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City leadership addresses Maclean’s article

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

At a press conference for local media on Friday, North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater, City Manager Jim Puffalt, RCMP Insp.

John Sutherland and Community Safety Coordinator Herb Sutton answered questions about a recent Maclean’s article.

The article, written by Jason Markusoff, is called North Battleford’s Longest War, with the subhead,

Canada’s most dangerous place, North Battleford, is fighting for its future. It’s available online and was published in the December 2017 issue of Maclean’s.

The article elaborates on the crime in the city and efforts to curb it, particularly those efforts by Herb Sutton. The article also mentions North Battleford’s high Crime Severity Index score, and how such per capita measurements might not apply well to cities with relatively low populations,

since a small amount of people often cause a lot of the local crime, including people who don’t live in the city. Bater, Sutherland and Sutton were quoted in the article.

Reaction to the article from residents has been mixed, with some praising the article’s detail and ability for out-of-town media to understand the local situation, while others have criticized the article for including little positive about North Battleford.

Bater vents further

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Mayor Ryan Bater vented at length at Monday’s council meeting about the recent Maclean’s article about crime in North Battleford.

Bater had met the media on Friday to discuss the article, at which time he seemed to welcome the focus on the crime issue so that federal and provincial resources might be aligned with the city’s needs.

But based on his extensive comments at council Monday night, it seemed apparent the Maclean’s piece, whose headline declared North Battleford as “Canada’s most dangerous place,” had gotten under Bater’s skin.

“I found the article, its existence and the tone it sets by the headline, to be unfair to the community,” Bater said.

“It’s fair in that it talks about the work that we’re doing, but it’s unfair in that it’s only about one aspect of the community.”

In his remarks to council on the subject Monday night, Bater said that

on Oct. 16 he said he had received a call from the Maclean’s reporter that an article would be written about the crime rate in North Battleford.

“I’ll admit, I was immediately a little shy about participating because I was familiar with their work with Grande Prairie and Regina and they were very unflattering stories about those two cities,” said Bater.

“I was reluctant to allow that to happen to North Battleford.”

But Bater said they met with Maclean’s reporter Jason Markusoff anyway, seeing an opportunity to “steer the article in a different direction.”

He said a team of city officials including himself, Jim Puffalt, city manager, Herb Sutton, community safety coordinator, and RCMP Insp. John Sutherland met with the Maclean’s reporter. The approach the city officials took was to “demonstrate all of the work taking place at a local level to address community safety.”

“We talked about Crime Prevention Through Environmental

Design, we talked about Eyes that Care, we talked about the Hub table, we talked about SAGE,” said Bater. They also talked about the community engagement efforts such as the community barbeques and their hot dogs – something referenced in the first paragraph of the Maclean’s article.

When the article came out, Bater said, he found the content of the article to be “fairly consistent with what we talked about.”

However, he found the tone to be “a little condescending, to be honest, bordering on snarky.”

As for the headline, he called it “sensationalized to a great degree.”

Bater also expanded some more on the good things happening in the community that were left out of the Maclean’s article.

There are “many reasons to celebrate being a resident of North Battleford,” said Bater, who pointed to its quality of life, recreation facilities, and hosting of “bigger and better events all the time.”

He pointed to the Saskatchewan Winter Games

“We saw this as an opportunity to showcase the work the city is doing to address safety and crime in the city,” Bater said.

Bater said the information was factual and that he didn’t dispute the information presented. But he said the article’s tone featured some editorializing and was “unfair in the sense that it focuses on one aspect of our community.”

Bater said North Battleford is a desirable community to live in with a number and to an earlier presentation at council by the Twin Rivers Curling Club, which highlighted their success at hosting the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling.

Bater also pointed to economic growth for the city at a time of economic downturn for the rest of the province.

“We’ve had a business open one a week for the last several weeks here,” Bater said.

While he found the focus was unfair, Bater said he was proud of the city “rising to the challenge” in addressing the issue, and reiterated the city’s commitment for the long haul to “stay true” to their community safety strategy.

He also said if there was any good that came out of the article it “shined a light on this challenge” and on the need for provincial and federal government involvement in addressing the issue.

“This article isn’t the first one to be written about this city on this subject; it won’t be the last,” said Bater. “Until we bring our statistics down, these articles are going to continue.”

of attractive features, such as recreation facilities, and has maintained “economic development despite the economic downturn.”

“The frustration is that national magazines tend to focus on the negatives,” Bater said. “While we do have significant challenges in this area, it doesn’t define our community. This isn’t really who we are, it’s a challenge that we’re faced with.”

Bater said messages found in the article don’t help when the city tries to attract investment and new people.

Bater and Sutherland spoke of how social issues, such as poverty and addiction, affect crime.

A concept the RCMP and the city have been working with to try to understand the local crime situation (and which often comes up at city council meetings) is high-risk lifestyle. Sutherland said highrisk lifestyle is from the RCMP’s missing persons policy, but could be applied in reference to other crime.

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“The circumstances really are part of the key thing here,” Sutherland said. “Not everybody I would suggest gets up in the morning and thinks ‘I like this lifestyle.’ When you’re involved in social, addictions, and mental health issues then certainly that’s where the circumstances come in.”

The HUB program has found that mental health, addiction, and parenting influence crime, suggesting to Sutherland that “there are a lot of people who need services who aren’t getting them.”

A high number of people living high-risk lifestyles isn’t exclusive to the city, but is also found in Northwest Saskatchewan.

“We just happen to be a city in Northwest Saskatchewan where a lot of this plays out, but this is a western Canadian issue and a rural Canadian issue,” Bater said.

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Now a few words about that Maclean’s article Today I am writing News declared the city the my latest News Watch Crime Capital of Canada; column on that Maclean’s Newcap TV out of Lloydarticle about North Batminster did a whole onetleford. hour documentary on it.

But before I do, a disAs for the city’s public claimer: I am writing this safety efforts, we ran an column under protest. I award-winning series about really, truly don’t feel like it that won the SWNA News saying any more about Story of the Year a couple of this Maclean’s article. years ago. So we’ve already newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net Unfortunately, I am under done this story. orders from management To be honest, I don’t even to write a column on this topic, because apparently all of consider the Maclean’s piece to be the most damning you are talking about it. media coverage North Battleford has seen lately. Far Quite honestly, this Maclean’s thing is a big distracworse was that CBC article where a woman claimed tion for me personally, and a huge waste of my time. to have moved to Saskatoon to escape all the crime in I have a whole host of political stories I need to write North Battleford. about.

Folks, I’ve got news for you. I’m from Saskatoon, I It’s politics that has consumed most of my life for was born and raised there and I still spend a good deal the last three or four weeks. I have been spending this of my free time there. I know that place very, very well – last month interviewing politicians, attending political right down to its crime problems. events, and even getting myself inexplicably kicked out If you truly think moving to Saskatoon is a good way of them occasionally. to get away from North Battleford’s crime, you are in for We’ve had no shortage of provincial leadership a huge, rude surprise. candidates from both the Saskatchewan Party and the Anyway, the bottom line for me is that this latest NDP here recently, seeking votes and even debating one “media obsession” with North Battleford as a “crime another while a howling blizzard went on outside the capital” really is tiresome. It’s old news. Donald Trump Dekker Centre. might even say the Maclean’s headline “fake news.”

As well, we are in a by-election race in BattlefordsMaybe not totally, but it is old news.

Lloydminster and that has meant even more politicians Local people around here are clearly sick and tired putting in an appearance. Ralph Goodale was here on of hearing about the city’s crime problems and sick of the weekend, for instance. being interviewed about it.

On top of all that, I also had to fill in for our vacaI was at an event a while ago in which I overheard a tioning sports reporter Lucas Punkari, going to hockey conversation involving a prominent member of our local and football games. One of my assignments involved business community. It turned out this individual had standing outside in the shivering cold at Beaver Lions been approached by none other than Maclean’s magaStadium, covering the North Battleford Comp Vikings’ zine. epic performance against Tommy Douglas to win the “Well, you wouldn’t believe who spoke to me today.” provincial 3A football title.

“Really, who did you talk to?”

That victory really puts the cap on an incredible year “It was Maclean’s magazine. They interviewed me for for sports in North Battleford. People around here are a piece they’re doing about North Battleford.” still over the moon over it, yet you wouldn’t know it from “Gee, that’s great!” some of the media accounts out there.

“No, it’s not.”

I guess what I am really saying is that I have been “Why, what’s the problem?” concentrating on my daily life here, just like others “They’re doing a story about the crime in North Bataround here have been concentrating on their daily lives tleford.” in North Battleford.

You should have seen the look on this fellow’s face Yet you’d read these articles from outlets like Mawhen he said this; he looked totally fed up and dejected. clean’s and you’d think life here is completely awful.

It was a priceless reaction.

You’d think crime was the only thing happening, the Others in the community are standing up to this latest overriding obsession of everyone here. media portrayal of North Battleford. There was a lengthy “Canada’s most dangerous place, North Battleford, is Facebook post by Tracy Voigt that had made the rounds fighting for its future,” the Maclean’s headline reads. It playing up all the good things happening in the commumade it look like this place was a total war zone, right nity, such as the Winter Games, and the Pinty’s Grand Slam. down to the photo of the RCMP with the guns on the This sort of thing ought to happen even more. The street. other side of the story about “life in North Battleford” When you finally get down to reading the contents of needs to be told to the rest of the country: the story of all the piece, it’s actually a pretty good summary of what the exciting events happening here, as well as the various has been happening on the safety front up to this point, fundraising efforts and good deeds going on. right down to the hot dogs Herb Sutton handed out to The Pinty’s Grand Slam was one such opportunity to people at these community engagement events. tell that story to the outside world, but there are other opThey even mentioned those seven prolific offendportunities out there as well. ers responsible for 21 per cent of the downtown crime.

Here’s what Mayor Ryan Bater ought to do. He ought Thorough stuff.

My only criticism is that Maclean’s is late to the game to pick up the phone and call up, no, not Maclean’s, but a different MacLean. Ron MacLean. here. The national media has already done this particuMayor Bater should tell MacLean that North Batlar North Battleford story to death four years ago. CTV

tleford is the perfect venue for a Hometown Hockey telecast on a Sunday night. Among other things, North Battleford truly is a hockey hotbed at the midget, junior, and senior levels, as well as reigning SJHL champions with the winning Battlefords North Stars.

It really would be the type of media coverage that would cast North Battleford and all of its sports activities in a positive light.

Anyway, Mr. Mayor, go ahead and give MacLean a call. You shouldn’t have any trouble getting through to him. Folks over at the Twin Rivers Curling Club already have the phone number for Sportsnet and a few contacts there, so I’m sure they will be happy to help you out.

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Shootings, firearms theft, stabbing

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Police are reporting that on Nov. 22 at 5:24 a.m., a residence was broken into on 1st Avenue in Battleford.

Numerous firearms and ammunition were stolen; the suspects were scared off by the homeowner.

Battlefords RCMP attended the scene, but while searching for these suspects they were dispatched to a call of shots fired on Ross Crescent.

Members located a residence with numerous bullet holes. No one inside was injured; RCMP believes the shooting was not a random incident.

Following the investigation, a 16-year-old youth from North Battleford was arrested and charged with the following: break and enter, possession of weapon obtained by crime, using firearm in commission of an offence, possession of

a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief, pointing a firearm, failing to comply with a court order, and discharge of a firearm with intent.

Police say the investigation is continuing, and more arrests and charges are pending.

On Nov. 28 at 7:50 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a call from residents on the 1000 block of 104th Street indicating there was a male on their driveway bleeding from several stab wounds.

RCMP and EMS attended and located a 34-year-old male with serious injuries.

The male was transported to Saskatoon for surgery and is expected to recover.

Police say the suspect remains at large and this is not believed to be a random incident.

Nov. 29 at 1:39 a.m., Battlefords RCMP were called by a resident on 111th Street in North Battleford indicating they heard several shots

being fired. Battlefords RCMP attended and were able to locate a residence with several bullet holes in it on the 1400 block of 114th Street.

Police say members located and identified the occupant who was not injured in this incident. RCMP subsequently started their investigation and the occupant refused to co-operate with police. This is not believed to be a random incident. This investigation is continuing.

RCMP also report they were called to a shooting incident in North Battleford in the early hours of Nov. 29.

According to Battlefords RCMP were called to a residence on the 1100 block of 109th Street at 2:49 a.m.

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Members began investigating, but while on patrol looking for the vehicle, they heard more shots being fired and converged on another area in the city.

Members located the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the vehicle refused to stop and fled the area. Members engaged the vehicle in a pursuit, but it was called off due to unsafe road conditions and due to the manner the suspect vehicle was being operated.

The vehicle was later found abandoned near Cut Knife.

Police say they do not believe this to be a random incident.

Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate and say arrests and charges are pending. Those who have any information on any of these incidents are asked to contact the Battlefords RCMP or Crimestoppers.

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City leadership on Maclean’s Continued from Page 3 Thus the responsibility – and budgetary capabilities to enact change – aren’t strictly the city’s, the argument goes, but also the provincial government’s.

Since people from First Nations are often involved with reported crime, the responsibility is the federal government’s as well.

Bater and Puffalt said the city is doing their part.

In addition to a strategy, the city has funded initiatives.

“As a municipality we only have so much jurisdiction and so much power over these kinds of things,” Bater said. “I would argue that our city does more than any other city in terms of making investments we need to address these things. We fund programs that are not a civic responsibility, but we do them because they need to be done, and we’re willing to step up to the plate.”

Some of the city’s efforts include Eyes That Care, the HUB program, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

Puffalt said the city has

seen results, particularly as Saskatchewan’s crime rates have increased at a faster pace since 2014 compared with North Battleford.

“But the reality is, we need provincial and federal levels of government to take notice of this and align their efforts with ours,” Bater said. “This needs to be a partnership.”

Bater also hoped the Maclean’s article would attract provincial and national attention, and attention from politicians.

Given that hopefuls are currently vying for the federal Battlefords-Lloydminster seat, the Saskatchewan Party leadership, and the provincial NDP leadership, Bater said now is a good opportunity to see how candidates would address crime in Northwest Saskatchewan.

“Provincial policies and programs directly impact everything we’re talking about. Same with federal policies and programs in Indigenous communities.

It’s all interconnected, and if they don’t have a plan to align with us they need to explain why.”

Sutherland said a cer-

tain amount of crime in the city remains easily preventable, such as not leaving valuables and keys in vehicles, locking vehicles, and locking garages. Other crime can be explained by high-risk lifestyles.

“Most of the events that happen here are not stranger on stranger,” Sutherland said. “Most of these are people that live in that lifestyle and the interactions are either because of addictions issues, money owed, debt collecting, all those things that come with that lifestyle.”

Bater said preventing crime involves long-term commitment from a number of different levels of leadership.

“Decision-makers like short-term wins. This requires a long-term investment in addressing the causes of the high-risk lifestyle and it’s absolutely generational. Children who are born now become teenagers not for 15-16 years and that’s when you start to see the results. The basic foundation that we have to focus on is families and ensuring that children that are growing up in rural

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he hopes the Frankie Valli tribute that he’s leading, Oh What A Night!, attracts both audiences over and

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under 40. “For anyone over 40 this music is nostalgia, from anyone under 40, they know the songs from the huge success of Jersey Boys,� Chapman said.

The Oh What A Night! show promises all of the Four Seasons’ hits, while the second half of the set will be a tribute to Andy Williams and the Williams

brothers, in the form of Christmas music.

The Williams brothers gained fame for, among other things, their arrangements of Christmas music for Christmas specials beginning in the 1970s.

This run will be Oh What A Night!’s first in Canada, in which the group is performing 18 dates.

Chapman said the show

features a vocal arrangement for the song Moon River that Dick Williams wrote specifically for the show.

Chapman said the show is upbeat, family friendly, and without foul language, unlike Jersey Boys. Chapman also promises comedy in-between songs and dancing during songs.

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ovations are frequent. “It’s a show that always gets standing ovations,�

Chapman said. “In the nine years we’ve been doing it I don’t think we’ve ever not gotten numerous standing ovations during the show, around the world.�

Tickets are $57.50, and can be purchased at the Dekker Centre box office or online.

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Duane Heinze: the best in the business There are some remarkable musicians in the Battlefords and area so when I refer to Duane as, “the best in the business” I mean he’s the best steel guitar player, and the best fiddle player in the Battlefords and area, a distinction he shares with a First Nations fiddle player (an article on this gentleman at a future date).

I met with Duane on Dec. 15 (last year) at the Co-op Cafeteria (where I generally meet with every musician I interview). Our conversation was both engaging and focused. Duane gave me his life story and an account of his musical career from the beginning to the present. I was more than impressed.

Duane Heinze was born on April 1, 1940, to August and Pauline (nee Skoronsk) Heinze at Wadena. He’s 76 (but he looks much younger) so he’s one of the more mature musicians in the area.

Duane grew up on a farm located between Wadena and Kelvington.

He attended Wolverton School (a three mile walk) for Grades 1 to 9. He took his Grades 10 to 12 at Kelvington. He graduated

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President, Battlefords Heritage Society with a high school diploma in 1959.

After graduation, Duane worked on the family farm for a considerable stretch of time. He subsequently applied for a position as lineman with SaskPower.

To qualify, he had to take a course in electronics with Devry Technical Institute from Chicago. He was required to take the last three weeks of the course in Chicago.

Then he got a break – an interview with SaskPower.

He was hired in 1961.

Duane didn’t qualify as a lineman at first. He had to work his way up. He started in Ruddell hauling steel to construct a new tower line. He got his journeyman papers in Yorkton.

Eventually he was promoted to the position of journeyman lineman.

Duane worked on sub sta-

tions all over the province before he was transferred to North Battleford in 1969. He worked with a construction crew in surrounding communities.

During his last five years with SaskPower, he was foreman in charge of district operations. His favourite work was “hot stick live line work” at 25,00072,000 volts. He spent 35 years with SaskPower.

Duane Heinze’s music career: Duane was 12 years old when he got his first instrument – a violin that cost $9.98 from Eaton’s. Duane had to travel three miles to a neighbour’s to have it tuned ... think it was out of tune by the time he made it home. Duane listened to records (45s and LPs) and copied the lyrics and melodies. Some of the musician celebrities performed on

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Left to right, Henry Gardipy, Delores Gardipy, Duane Heinze and Pat Smith, circa 1974. Photo submitted

the Tommy Hunter Show – Don Messer, Ned Landry and King Ganam. At a young age, Duane started playing in halls such as Rose Valley (not far from home near Wadena) for whist nights and card parties. He was fortunate to have a piano player to back him up. When he was in high school in Kelvington, he started playing for dances in various halls around Wadena, Rose Valley and Kelvington. He was soon asked to join a local band.

The musicians included Bill Katchur on Hawaiian guitar, Howard Tjernstrom on guitar, John Bajbula on accordion and Duane on violin. No one sang at that time.

On one occasion, Duane was booked to play for an old schoolhouse dance.

He had no car so he rode horseback with his fiddle and case in hand. The fiddle started rattling. The horse spooked and started to run. The good news is that Duane made it to the dance on time.

On another occasion, Duane and his band were

booked to play for a barn dance. Duane was driving this time. He took a shortcut home across a muddy road and soon got mired in the deep mud – he was stuck and couldn’t move.

He had to walk to a farmyard to get the farmer to pull him out. Eventually he made it home.

In 1958, Duane was 18 years old. He joined a band from Rose Valley – the Blue River Ranch Boys.

Members included Peter Chaykowski (accordion), Bill Chaykowski (guitar), Robert Torgerson (lead guitar), and Duane (fiddle).

They were pretty good and played for weddings, anniversaries and the like.

When he was working for SaskPower up north near Squaw Rapids, Duane and a few other guys put together a pick-up band. It was fun and no one took the music seriously.

Duane and his family moved to North Battleford in 1969. It wasn’t long before he was entrenched in the music scene. One time he had an opportunity to listen to some USA

musicians at the House of Kwon. But what Duane was really interested in was the steel guitar. He was fortunate to get information from a steel guitar player in the United States.

Shortly thereafter, Duane purchased an MSA steel, an E9th 12 string converted to an E9th/B6 universal. But in order to take possession, he had to drive to Dallas, Texas. And, of course, there were addons like foot pedals and knee levers. The instructions were in Nashville so Duane made a side trip to Music City to pick them up. If all this seems complex that’s because it was.

But it was a testimony to Duane’s attitude. He was serious about music.

The first band that Duane played with in the Battlefords was the Gardipys – Henry Gardipy, lead singer (front man) and guitar, Pat Smith on bass, Delores Gardipy, back up singer and Duane on fiddle and steel. They were a good four-piece band.

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Duane Heinze’s Emmons La Grande steel guitar, circa 1982. Photos submitted

Hiebert on Heritage Continued from Page 8 In the early 70s, Duane once played in Quebec with The Gardipys.

Winston Wuttunee and Hap Boyer were guests.

They flew in to Toronto and then on a twin Otter to Quebec. In the mid 1970s, Duane joined another band – Emmett Otter’s jug band.

The band leaned strongly to folk music. Band members included Peter Kingsmill on guitar and lead singer, Pat Smith on base, Paul Heon on drums and Duane on steel and fiddle. They played in an eclectic mix of locations. For example, they played for a week in Lloydminster, three nights in the Wynyard Hotel, and north of Grand Prairie, Alta.

After the jug band ran out of steam, Duane

stepped in with Sundown (Schira’s band) from Spiritwood. Band members included Dan Schira (guitar and vocals), Doreen Devlin (bass guitar and vocals), and Duane (fiddle and steel).

It was an excellent band and they played, “all good country music.” They had great appeal and played many different venues – rodeos in Spiritwood, Canwood, Chitek Lake, and Debden to name a few.

Duane stayed with Sundown well into the nineties.

After Sundown folded, Duane joined a First Nations band, Kelly Atcheynum and the Blue Water Band. The musicians included: Rod Atcheynum, manager, Kelly Atcheynum, fiddle, Lance Whitecalf, guitar

Cherokee Rose - left to right, Gary Gansauge, John Chipak, Charles Schira, Claire Schira, Randy Randell, Duane Heinze, circa 2002.

and vocals, Paul Heon on drums, and Duane, fiddle and steel guitar. Blue Water was a great band.

The group showcased by far the best fiddle players in the area – Duane and Kelly.

In 2000, Duane parted company with Blue Water and joined Cherokee Rose, a very good band.

Members included Charles Schira on guitar and vocals, Claire Schira on bass guitar and vocals, Randy Randell on drums, Gary Gansauge on keyboard,

John Chipak on lead guitar and Duane on steel and fiddle. Duane’s first gig with Cherokee Rose was a New Year’s dance at Livelong. He was with this band until 2014 – a decade and a half. Duane is presently playing with “Keeping It Country” with Larry Symynuk on vocals

and rhythm guitar, Dennis Pidwerbeski on bass and vocals. They mostly play at senior citizens community residences such as Villa Pascal, Caleb, Harwood Manor, etc.

Duane Heinze is one of the most remarkable musicians in the Battlefords and area. He has no peer when

it comes to playing the steel guitar and he’s at the very top as a fiddle player.

His musical career has spanned 64 years. On top of all this, he is a man of integrity with an outgoing and friendly personality. It has been my privilege to get to know Duane, and to write this essay.

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The North Stars recently had a Toque and Mitten Toss at a home game they won against the Kindersley Klippers. The picture attached shows Blake Fennig, left, and Matthew Fletcher, right, presenting the mittens and toques to Erin Katerynych, executive director of the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (food bank).

With the help of SaskEnergy, the food bank and the Boys and Girls Club partnered to offer a Share the Warmth Clinic where people who cannot afford to dress for the cold weather could come and pick up gently used outdoor winter clothing.

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The above photo was sent to us by Connie Westby of Watrous, who graduated from Grade 12 at the North Battleford Collegiate Institute. Her father was Harold Gillard and her mother was Dorothy Gillard. Connie says, “I will be turning 80 in January and the mind is not what it used to be. I hope you can make my day.” She was hoping our readers could identify the subjects of the photo. Well, as you can see, we’ve had almost complete success, with almost everyone identified. Thanks to Don Backus, Anne Glanville, Heather MacKinnon, Shelley MacKinnon Fay MacKinnon (and all the rest of the MacKinnons), Sharon and Wayne Lambie, Terry James, William Lumsdon , Jean Walker and others, some of whom contacted us and some who posted their information on the Twin Rivers Curling Club Facebook page as well as the group page ‘You know you grew up in North Battleford SK if you remember…’ Thanks to Doug Fehr for putting it up. We’ve attached the names to the faces, with only three unidentified. The photos is estimated to be taken in 1953 or 54. Let us know by email, newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net if you can make any corrections or if you know the ones we’ve yet to identify. We’ve also been informed the photo was taken at the old rink that used to be located behind what is now the Allen Sapp Gallery, between it and the railroad tracks.

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December Announcements

• Come and join us at the Main Site on December 4th to join in on our Cool Moves Monday and play ‘Exercise Detective’.

• We will be closed at 6:00 p.m. on Friday December 1st. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

• Remember Saturdays we are open from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. So put on your apron on and come on over to the Club Saturday, December 9th to bake and decorate Sugar Cookies to get into that Christmas spirit!

• Pop in to the Club on December 12th to make ‘Pop Up’ Christmas cards!

• Come join us December 18th - we will be going outside and having a Winter Scavenger Hunt!

• Reminder, early dismissal is December 13th (Mckitrick) and December 21st for all schools and the Club will open at 2:15 p.m. both days.

• End the month off on December 21st by making a Reindeer Hat to take home for the holidays and enjoy our Annual Christmas Supper at 5:00 p.m. that night. Reminder, we will be closed at 7:00 p.m. on December 21st.

• We will be closed December 22nd to January 2nd 2018. Programming will resume January 3rd, 2018.

• Supper Program runs Tuesday to Friday each week from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Club. Thank you again to our donors!

• Please visit our Facebook Page and Website for more information about the Club and for our monthly programming calendars.

• Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at the Battlefords Boys & Girls Club!

Battlefords Community Players are holding open auditions on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 10226th Street in Battleford.

We are casting for the two spring productions of On a First Name Basis and The Mousetrap. Five men and five women are needed

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Sportsmanship in Maymont

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

The girls soccer team winning the SHSAA sportsmanship award. Pictured front, left to right, Hailey Harris, Michelle Garrett, Brooke Ferris, Meghan Brehon, Maymont Central School principal Bridgette Millen. Back, left to right, Lyle McKellar, Catheryne Thibodeau, Arin Amson, Kimberley Wawryk, Janna Ferris, Hayley Schmidt, Ryan Nickell (coach). Missing: Hailey Maxwell. Photo by Josh Greschner

The Maymont Central School gym was full of students and staff as the girls’ soccer team was presented the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association Sportsmanship Award.

The team was awarded a banner that will hang in the school gym.

Students were each given a small milk and teachers and students cooked hamburgers and hot dogs.

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News ‘n’ views from Baljennie

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Sympathy goes out to the Pritchard and Trottier families on the recent passing of Victoria Trottier (Pritchard) on Nov. 19 in North Battleford. Victoria was born in September 1934. She was 83 years old. Her parents George and Mary Pritchard moved from Willowfield area to Baljennie where their children attended the old Baljennie School. There were 17 siblings in the family. They later moved back to the Willowfield area and later to North Battleford.

Victoria’s grandfather was in the aftermath of the Frog Lake Massacre. He went on to live more than 100 years.

Her father George Pritchard also lived to over 100 years old.

You sure know we are living in Saskatchewan with so many recent weather changes. How do you dress, as one day it’s below normal and the next day or so its back to normal and even a little more above temp. After the big blow the snow has settled down now at least the milder weather will allow the Christmas decorators to get all the outside decorations and lights all set up.

Christmas is still three weeks away, but all the decorations are going up fast and the shoppers are busy with all their gift shopping, taking in craft shows and bake sales. All the annual Christmas parties and gettogethers, parades are taking place. It puts the Christmas spirit in the area.

There has been a good number of pesky squawking ravens about and they do like to get into the garbage bins that are left open and its not very long before a dozen or so ravens find it and its torn to bit sand scattered high and wide. Anyone with an open truck have to be on the watch if you have any food or garbage and they are right into it.

They are such a pest at the fast food areas and the mall parking lots. You even need to guard your grocery carts when you leave the store as these pests will fly in and grab what they can easily get at. They are so brave and so quiet and will be on a cart so fast before you get from the mall to your vehicle. Where do these birds all come from

aljennie as we never use to see them, only in the northern forested areas. There must be a way to control when they get the chance to do so. They are a really bad pest to the farmers with cattle – newborn

calves can be a real target.

Whenever there is some road kill, it’s only a matter of a few hours, they will have it all cleaned up and sit there looking for more. We have them close in the yard and they like to swoop through daily to scare off all the little birds at the bird feeders. So the little birds just scatter for better shelter. They must nest close by but we are not able to really find their

nests, they are so well hidden. Each year they seem to be on the increase. Ravens are really over populated in the area.

New buildings and houses are going up in North Battleford as well as in Battleford People are trying to make both areas look its best for the visiting public that are always passing through.

It’s a big job to keep all the messy areas cleaned up.

Sky School Division was in attendance, as was Lyle McKellar of the SHSAA.

Teacher Mr. Link was also celebrated at the presentation.

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Santa Claus due to arrive in Meota Dec. 2

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Christmas is approaching, as we see the lights going up in the village, we cannot help but take on some Christmassy spirit!

The stores have beaten everyone, though, with the bringing on of shopping early. Halloween is barely over when Christmas items

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There will be sleigh rides from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., when Santa arrives. Pictures with Santa will be taken until 3 p.m.

Jo Carter, former Meota resident, is now director of Sweet Adelines, a chorus group in North Battleford composed of about 20 women who sing harmony.

The SaskTel Pioneers Christmas supper was held Nov. 24 at the Lions Club in Battleford, attended by Linda Ard and Gwen Lacerte from Meota.

Houston, B.C., has been without a grocery store for months and will welcome a new Buy-Low Food Store set to open on Nov. 27. We expect they will patronize it more after having to drive half an hour or more for their weekly supplies.

It has been suggested that one should send a Christmas card to an unknown soldier to brighten his day. The address is “Any Canadian Forces Member, P.O. Box 5140 Stn. Forces, Belleville, Ont. K8N 5W6.” It will be passed on to a soldier, so include a few words of encouragement and appreciation.

The Credit Union Meeting was held in the Community Complex Nov. 24 with 42 members attending. Second to None of

Battleford catered a tasty roast beef buffet, which we all enjoyed. The main meeting of Credit Union CEO and staff answered questions at their meeting in Swift Current and was broadcast to the smaller meetings in western Saskatchewan. There will be lots of reports so I won’t go on.

Duplicate bridge was played Nov. 24 in Meota with top score going to Jette and Terence Da Silva, second were Glen and Julie Moore and third were Margaret Dyck and Maureen Campbell. On Nov. 23 in the Pioneer Hall in North Battleford, 18 players gathered to play bridge. Top score here went to Fraser Glen and Jean Lawes, second were Catriona Winterholt and Donna Scherman and third were Jane Groves and Gerry Craig.

Again we folks with only cable TV missed out on some fine curling the last while, but some day maybe it will get better.

There were five tables in play at the gathering of Norwegian Whist players in Kildeer Condo Nov. 24 hosted by Rita Peterson and Yvonne MacPherson.

Top score was won by Linda Ard, followed by a tie for second by Gail Hilderman and Murray McCrimmon and then Eric

A 91st birthday party was hosted by the family of Dorothy Ray Nov. 26. Left to right are Miles Ray, Melody Nedelec, Aaron Ray and Sheila Orchison. Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson

Callbeck.

A couple years ago the staff at Telford House, seniors in Leduc, Alta., changed their kitchen dishes and were looking for someone to take a pile of plates off their hands. We consulted Pearl Hawkins to see if the kitchen here could use them. She agreed to take them, but later decided they really didn’t need them and so they were offered to the Shriners in Saskatoon. They gratefully accepted them and have on more than one occasion called Pearl to

express their gratitude as they use them all the time.

The Shriners raise money for the Childrens’ Hospital in Saskatoon. Likewise the seniors in Leduc are happy to know they are being used and appreciated.

A 91st birthday party was hosted by the family of Dorothy Ray Nov. 26, the day before her real date, in River Heights Lodge in North Battleford.

Her four children attended and many of her 12 grandchildren and her 15 greats, and many of her friends. A tasty luncheon was enjoyed by everyone and a beautiful cake decorated with yellow roses was served with ice cream. A bouquet of yellow roses was also given to her from the family.

Condolences go out to Lawrie Ward and his family on the passing of his brother Clarke in Kamloops, B.C., on Nov. 25.

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The Battlefords North Stars – Attitudes of Champions The Battlefords North Stars, under the tutelage of Brandon Heck and Boyd Wakelin, are off to an impressive start in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season. At the time of writing of this column, they have a record of 18 wins, three losses, and an overtime loss. In my books, that is 18 wins and four losses. Many of their games have been decided by one or two goals. That will tell you there is not much to choose between the upper echelon teams in the league. It is anticipated that as clubs improve during the course of the season, the North Stars will need to do the same to stay atop the standings.

Initially, an examination of this year’s roster identified a potential problem area, that being a lack of scoring depth. The line of Layne Young, MacGregor Sinclair and Dakota Huebner carried the bulk of the scoring load early in the season. Recently, Elijah Loon Stewardson has filled in for Huebner due to injury and has performed quite admirably. Matthias Urbanski appears to be more comfortable and has been contributing in the goal-scoring department. The addition of Chaseton Braid was a huge acquisition, supplying mature, consistent, and dependable play at both ends of the ice. His long strides and tireless effort are a treat to observe. With time, it is anticipated more players will provide increased offensive production as they gain confidence within the League.

MacGregor Sinclair is a special player. Last year’s edition of the North Stars had him placed in a more defensive role. However, through hard work ethic and pure talent, he has been a mighty force as a goal scorer.

He recently has committed to play for Canisius in United States NCAA Division 1 hockey. His play in the faceoff circle has always been superb. It is a pleasure to see a good young man who possesses integrity be successful. Recent accolades of his play are well deserved. His contribution has been immense and this has taken a bit of the pressure off their Captain, Layne Young, who has been leaned on to provide most of the goal scoring earlier in the year. By adding scoring depth, it is hoped the opposition won’t solely key on Young and his line mates.

Several players don’t get as much press as some of their teammates, but there are a few who I feel deserve a good deal of recognition.

In the current campaign, Owen Lamb has been placed in primarily a defensive role. He has fulfilled that role fabulously. He is a tireless worker and is tremendous on the penalty kill.

I would suspect that in the waning moments of a tight hockey game, the North Stars will have Lamb out in a defensive role. Hopefully, he will soon have a chance to show off his known offen-

a player who could be the spark that lights the team’s ignition on a nightly basis.

He has good jump and appears dedicated to compete hard at each end of the ice.

Defensively, the club has not been as consistent as last year. That is a team responsibility that includes goaltenders, defensemen, and the forward unit. Levi Kleiboer and Cody Spagrud have picked up where they left off last campaign and have been playing excellent hockey. Kleiboer has been contributing more offensively. Spagrud is an excellent defensive performer with outstanding speed on his rushes up the wings.

Connor Manegre is playing a more disciplined and mature game this year and can be a dominant figure on the ice. Newcomer Con-

The Elmer Report sive skills.

One of our most impressive defenseman this year has been Conor Jensen who has played splendid defensive hockey and is now taking advantage of his skills in taking advantage of pursuing more offensive rushes into the offensive zone. He is an underrated player whose value appears to go unnoticed. Jensen is physical at the appropriate times and seldom is out of position.

Whoever his defensive partner, that individual has the luxury to know Jensen can be dependable. His play will continue to be a major factor in the club’s performance in the coming months as we advance into the play-offs.

Keith Anderson has the

size and strength to backup his ability to be a tough hockey player. Until his recent injury, Anderson had been playing more disciplined hockey and, as a result, was contributing more to the club. He has obvious offensive talent. By observation, he also means a lot to the club in terms of the confidence he gives his teammates by his mere presence on the ice. Hopefully, he will be able to return to the ice early in 2018 and will show the offensive brilliance that he had recently exhibited.

By watching his play, it is obvious that he cares about winning and cares about his mates. That is invaluable on a club.

Tre Doyen looks like

nor Smith has been playing smart defensively and has been impressive in recent performances.

Matthew Fletcher has performed well during his initial year in the SJHL. Finally, it is hoped Ryan Rosenberg will be able to join the club soon after a few issues are dealt with.

We were spoiled by the riches of the North Stars club last year. They were skilled offensively and defensively. This year’s model is currently creating its own identity and it is slowly coming together. The goaltending of Taryn Kotcharek and Joel Gryzbowski was quite impeccable last year. They are talented goalers who pushed each other to excellence. Kolby Matthews, who is 18 years of age, was added just prior to the start of the season and his play has been

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Silvernagle rink wins Lloydminster cashspiel

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Robyn Silvernagle is heading into the Saskatchewan provincial playdowns

with some extra momentum.

Her Twin Rivers Curling Club rink captured their first win of the season on the World Curling

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Tour circuit Sunday as they picked up a 6-4 win over Regina’s Chantelle Eberle at the Boundary Ford Curling Classic in Lloydminster.

“I feel like we are starting to come together as a team and we are getting more into our groove,” Silvernagle said.

“I think we’re peaking at the right time, and that’s exactly what we wanted before the playdowns in January.”

The rink had a slightly different look to it last weekend as Edmonton’s Jessie Hunkin joined up with Silvernagle, second Dayna Demers and lead Kara Thevenot to fill in at third for the absent Jolene Campbell.

“Jolene’s heading off to Ottawa this weekend to be the fifth for Michelle Englot at the Olympic Trials, so she elected to take the Lloydminster event off, which we were totally fine

with,” Silvernagle said.

“Dayna curled with Jessie a few years ago in Alberta and has stayed in touch with her ever since. She was pretty sure that Jessie wasn’t curling in Lloydminster that weekend and we all felt that she would be a good replacement for Jolene.”

After losing their opening game of the bonspiel to Biggar’s Brett Barber Friday night, the Silvernagle squad bounced back with two wins Saturday and earned a playoff spot with a 9-6 triumph over Grande Prairie’s Holly Scott in a ‘B’ final.

In the playoffs, they cruised to a 10-4 victory in the quarter-finals over Nancy Martin of Saskatoon and followed that up by defeating Mandy Seltzer of Balgonie by a score of 8-5 in the semifinals.

“We struggled a bit in that first game as we tried

to figure out the ice and we were going up against a team that had already played one game, so that puts you at a bit of a disadvantage,” Silvernagle said.

“Once we got a handle on the ice, and I got my draw weight figured out, all four of us played really well on our way to the finals.”

In a championship contest that saw a number of twists and turns, Silvernagle recovered from giving up a steal of two in the seventh end by picking up two points of her own in the eighth and stealing a point off Eberle in the ninth end to pick up the win.

“The steal in the ninth end helped to give us a bit of an extra cushion, but I don’t know if there was a real true turning point in the match,” Silvernagle said. “It was a really good game and both teams were

making lots of great shots.”

While it has yet to be confirmed by Curl Sask, the Silvernagle rink has clinched a spot in next month’s provincial playdowns in Melfort as a result of being one of the top three teams from Saskatchewan in the Canadian Team Ranking System standings that are put together by Curling Canada.

“We haven’t gotten a confirmation e-mail saying that we are in or not, but the challenge round is in North Battleford Friday so I’m sure we would have heard by now if we had to play in that,” Silvernagle joked.

“We don’t have any events before the provincials so we’re going to be practicing as much as we can and playing a couple of exhibition games.”

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Ali Aitken fired a shot on goal for the Battlefords Sharks Saturday as they hosted the Regina Rebels at the Battleford Arena. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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Despite two of their best offensive performances of the season, the Battlefords Sharks came away empty handed.

In a pair of games at the Battleford Arena over the weekend, the Sharks dropped 5-3 and 7-4 decisions to the Regina Rebels.

“We played well in both games as we had lot of shots and lots of chances,” Sharks head coach Gary Berggren said.

“We struggled little bit in our defensinve zone in slowing them down, but I thought the effort was there from the girls in both games.”

In Saturday’s 5-3 setback, the Sharks held a 3-1 lead in the third period but were unable to stop the Rebels’ comeback bid as they took the lead with 50 seconds to go.

“We just let things get away from us,” Berggren said. “We took a couple of bad penalties and they took advantage of their chances.

“It’s disappointing that we couldn’t hold on, as I felt like the girls desrved to win that game.”

Ali Aitken scored a pair of goals for the Sharks, while Keara Amson had a goal and an assist each.

Sunday’s rematch saw the Rebels jump out to a 3-0 lead after the first period, but the Sharks clawed

back to make it a 5-4 contest before the visitors pulled away in the third.

“We just couldn’t seem to find a way to get ahead of them,” Berggren said.

“It wasn’t for a lack of effort though. We hit a couple of crossbars in the first period and we had a ton of great chances during the rest of the game.”

Ashlee Wolfe had two goals for the hosts, who recieved three-assist performances from Sydney Rowley and Madison Sansom.

Madison Glynn and Brooklyn Rowley also scored in the loss.

The 3-13 Sharks will be back at home on Saturday, Dec. 9 to face the Prince Albert Northern Bears.

BNS- The Elmer Report Continued from Page 13 With the 18-year-old Gryzbowski returning it creates an interesting, challenging, yet envious dynamic for the coaching staff. Decisions that are made will impact on the goaltending situation for next year.

The quality of play among the top echelon teams in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has been impressive. The Notre Dame Hounds, Estevan Bruins, Melfort Mustangs, Weyburn Red Wings, and Humboldt Broncos have been a few of the teams that have given the North Stars more than they can handle.

The North Stars will need to be at the top of their game each night in order to challenge for supremacy in the standings. They have yet to meet the Nipawin Hawks.

The Doug Johnson-led Hawks have perennially been a hard working team and this year is no different.

It is anticipated they will be in the hunt at play-off time.

The Battlefords North Stars have hearts of champions.

Collectively, they want to win each and every game they play. As they are becoming more familiar with each other as people, they now appear to be playing for each other in a genuine way. When you combine that element with a sincere desire to achieve, that is a recipe for success. There is no room for undisciplined

play—stay out of the sin bin! Championships are gained through imposing your will on the opposition and not letting up on any shift. You trust your line mates. That’s what wins you championships. So, once again, it is time to shake, rattle, and roll! When the stands are filled at the barn, as curler Johnny Morris

referred to it at our curling extravaganza last year, people are bound to have a good time… our guys come to play and they have that championship mentality.

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The waiting is almost over for the Meota Combines.

Almost a month after the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League season began, the Combines will take to the ice for the first time this year Friday as they play host to the defending league champion Edam Three Stars at the Civic Centre.

“The one bad thing about starting is that we’ll be trying to catch up to some of the other teams who have gotten a few more skates in,” Combines forward Aaron Cadrin said.

This year’s Combines squad will have a major offensive weapon added to the mix, as former Battlefords North Stars and Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves forward Blake Tatchell has joined the roster after putting up 29 points with the ECHL’s

Wichita Thunder last year.

“That’s an absolutely huge pickup for not only our team, but the entire league,” Cadrin said.

“We’ve also brought in a few other players that are working in the area, such as Brandon O’Donnell, Sean Patrick and David Greyeyes. Our captain Brett Miller is back after missing almost the entire season with a knee injury as well, so the depth we have should allow us to be in the mix all the way through to the playoffs.”

The Combines finished in fifth place in the SPHL standings last year with a 12-6 record, but were knocked out in the quarterfinals by the Shellbrook Silvertips in three games.

Friday’s home opener will also mark the start of a busy month of events for the Combines, as they will be hosting a kickoff party at the Civic Centre following the game.

“With Edam playing us and the new additions

on the roster, we’re looking forward to having a big crowd,” Cadrin said.

The Combines are also hosting a fundraising game for the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund on Saturday, Dec. 23, when they will be hosting the Maymont Settlers.

“Last year we were able to donate $1,500 from the proceeds we raised at the game and the dance we had afterwards,” Cadrin said.

“Hopefully we can raise that much once again with the support of the community.”

Following Friday’s battle with the Three Stars, the Combines will return to the Civic Centre Saturday for an 8 p.m. battle with the Radisson Wheatkings.

Meanwhile, the Battleford Beaver Blues will look to continue their league best 3-0 start to the season Saturday when they’ll host the Settlers in an 8 p.m. clash at the Battleford Arena.

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“It’s pretty special to be selected by Hockey Canada once again, but it wouldn’t be possible without the great group of guys we have here on the North Stars. They’ve helped me out a lot over the last couple of years.”

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If he makes the squad, Kleiboer will become the first North Stars player to take part in the World Junior A Challenge, which will be held in Truro, N.S. from Dec. 10 to 16.

“That would be a huge feather in the cap for not just Levi, but our entire organization,” North Stars general manager and head coach Brandon Heck said.

“Not many players get the chance to represent Canada, so we’re all going to be cheering him on this weekend at the camp and hoping he makes the team.”

“I’ve been able to jump into the rush a lot more this year,” Kleiboer said. “I’ve played with Cody a lot and he’s more of a stay at home defenceman, so he’s able to fill in the space I leave behind when I go up the ice.

“We’ve really built up a nice chemistry over the last three years here and that has allowed us to play to our strengths.”

In his last game before leaving for Calgary, Kleiboer had an assist Tuesday night at the Civic Centre as the North Stars cruised to a 10-2 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

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Empty Stocking campaign launches The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund campaign is underway for 2017.

They launched their campaign with their annual Beef on a Bun fundraiser at Third Avenue United Church on Wednesday last week. The event brought out a noon-hour crowd for beef, coleslaw, drinks and cake Nov. 27- Dec. 8 marks the dates when applications for Christmas Hampers are being accepted.

They are being accepted Monday Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Applicants must bring proof of income, proof of expenses and ID. Dec. 24: Christmas Hampers will be distributed.

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Kin Club about to be established in Unity

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Wow, has Old Man Winter made his presence known here. November already provided more winter than many people were ready for. One guy told me last year he never used a tank of gas in his snow blower all season and this year he has filled it several times by Nov. 22.

Congratulations to Sifto/Compass Minerals for 150th anniversary in Canada, and 70 years since construction began on Unity’s salt plant. Compass Minerals employs 60 people and are huge contributors and supporters of events, activities and groups in the community.

The plan is forging ahead for an installation of a Kin Club in Unity after many years absence of either Kinsmen or Kinettes.

An open meeting held great interest and resulting in a president, Bryce Woytiuk, stepping forward and now the process remains in the hands of community

members to sign up and get the ball rolling.

The Lions club are selling their live Christmas trees every day from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ganter’s Plumbing across from the post office, with a special extended version the night of Winter Wonderland on Dec. 7 when the tree hut will be open until 8 p.m.

Dec.1 is the “Raise the Woof” fundraiser hosted by the Unity Community Resource Centre and KC Rescue. The evening surrounds a comedy show that includes a festive winter wonderland environment, entertainment, snacks, photo booth, raffles and much more. Please check at both Guy’s Furniture and the UCRC to see if you can still get in on this.

Saturday, Dec. 2, is the always popular Santa Day event at 2nd Avenue Cinema. The Unity Chamber of Commerce will sponsor their annual Santa Day which includes a free movie for kids in two sittings, with a visit from the jolly old guy himself for

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Also on Saturday, Dec. 2, the Christmas “mall in the hall” event takes place at the Anglican Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This Sunday, Dec. 3, the Ministerial Association hosts their annual Christmas Service of Remembrance which offers those who have lost loved ones this past year to come together to grieve, to remember and to find comfort through song, and service.

Next Thursday, Dec. 7 is the community Christmas kick off known as Winter Wonderland in downtown Unity.

Wildlife enthusiasts, come to the Agroplex on Dec. 9 for the Wildlife Scoring night with doors open at 5 p.m.

UCHS Drama productions are ready to entertain live theatre enthusiasts on Dec. 12 and 13 with two productions on tap.

The Unity Music festival group presentation of the annual Carol Festival is Dec. 17 at UCHS. The Unity curling club Boxing Day bonspiel, sign up now by calling the club at 306-228-2212.

Decked out in festive highlights, Unity United, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic, Unity Baptist and Unity Lutheran churches will all be celebrating the Advent Sundays of Joy, Peace, Hope and Love as well as Christmas eve services.

Warrior football players were recognized and awarded at their year-end banquet held at UCHS senior gym on Nov. 22. They were bidding farewell to five graduating players as well. Photo by Sherri Solomko

The Midget AAs are still in the win column making for another exciting season. The Unity Miners are also showing the league they are going to return with a mission to put fans back in the stands.

Congratulations Ronna Pethick, Living Sky School Division chair, who resides in Unity. Unity’s students are very familiar with from her many visits to their schools. Ronna was awarded a life membership from the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.

UCHS is proud of the Warrior girls volleyball team who won fourth in the province. Warrior football handed out their hardware Nov. 22 recognizing their five graduating players while handing out top

player awards. Basketball and curling are now the sports season in action at UCHS. UCHS ACTIVATE team is now hosting their 12 compliments of Christmas campaign andSLC will be hosting some spirit days to keep the fun festive at UCHS – and – they will also be spreading their kindness message as the “ring the bells” on Dec. 7 for Winter Wonderland night to benefit the Resource Centre. Me to We are once again hosting a talent night on Dec. 1. Unity Composite High School will be hosting another talent show as a fundraiser for a great cause. At intermission there will be another chance to donate to the cause by buying desserts from our bake sale. We

will also have merchandise from Me to We. All proceeds will be going towards building a $10,000 school in Kenya by June 2018.

UPS staff and students are busy preparing for their upcoming Christmas concert. At St. Peter’s, the the choir and band are preparing for their many Christmas performances.

Our friends on coffee row have had plenty to talk about especially when it comes to our winter weather. As well, the full slate of upcoming activities continue to keep coffee row humming. So you see we keep busy with wisdom and laughter from our friends on coffee row. Until next time…

The federal by-election in Battlefords–Lloydminster is December 11.

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Thirty students signed up for the challenge of a Minecraft adventure to raise funds for the UCHS robotics team. Photos by Sherri Solomko

UCHS robotics team holds 18-hour fundraiser

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Picture this. It’s Friday and your kid has to stay after school. So do 29 other students, all with one teacher. No, it’s not detention, but the start of an 18hour quest to dominate the Minecraft world in a wildly successful fundraiser for the UCHS robotics team.

Thirty students signed up for the challenge and one lone teacher, Mr. Whyte, was up for the challenge.

The well choreographed 18-hour adventure included multiple challenges.

Judges that included other students as well as Mr. Whyte kept track of points the entire 18 hours to see who would reign supreme

and win the top prizes.

Participants included three Grade 12s and five Grade 11s and the remaining 12 students were a mixture of Grade 9 and 10s. Students could play as teams or solo in either a survival or creative Minecraft game.

Participating students sought pledges, with a minimum of $20 per entrant. However the results far exceeded expectations with the final tally coming in at $1,750. This is a big boost for the newly developed UCHS robotics team as it will assist them with some parts purchasing as well as helping out with some travel expenses for upcoming competitions.

Shawn Whyte, UCHS teacher and robotics coach,

said the event was very fortunate to have had some great sponsors in Delta Co-op and Subway who donated some prizes while North West Terminal, Unity Credit Union and Cinema Satellite provided some sponsorship.

There were two tables solidly covered with food and sustenance to keep the gamers fed and watered, some of it donated while others were brought and shared by participants.

Every two hours the gamers were enlisted in a physical challenge, and although it was optional, the enticing “carrot on the stick” factor was that every challenge students took part in could earn them additional points. Twentyfive challenges were part

of the 18-hour adventure.

When I arrived at 8 p.m. Nov 17, students had already been active for four and a half hours, and the energy and excitement were high for both the gaming portion and the additional challenges. Mr. Whyte said there would be a number of milestones throughout the night to meet.

When I returned 12 hours later, the energy level had considerably decreased while students had all moved into one room with several students cocooned under blankets and had just played out.

Mr. Whyte commented saying, “Around 5 a.m. some of the students were starting to power down and shortly after seven some

of them just crashed completely. These kids were terrific all night long and thoroughly participated and enjoyed every step of the night.”

Sleep was a choice and the only factor in this choice was the diminished chance to earn more points throughout the 18-hour challenge.

Participant Pierce Johnson said of his experience, “It was so fun. It was awesome playing with all the gamers together and raising money for the robotics team at the same time. I might consider the robotics team next year. As far as this Minecraft challenge, I would definitely do it again.”

Several other students told me they might have

been kind of tired but it was so much fun that they know they would definitely do it again. The girls I interviewed appeared as bubbly and energetic as the night previous and they claimed they were not at all tired, while adding they are definitely taking part in this event again next year.

Jayden Flanagan was the top fundraiser of the group and was awarded a prize for his efforts.

With the huge success of this inaugural event, I asked Mr. Whyte what he expects next year for a repeat of this 18-hour challenge and with a quick smile and a chuckle he replied, “I expect a lot more participants but I also expect I will need to enlist additional help.”

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Borden Dance Club holds Christmas dance recital

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Winners at the Borden Friendship Club Kaiser Night on Nov. 21 were Mervin Balanski first, Jean Sawchyn and John Petrun tied for second and low hands went to Florence Neufeld and Jill Lundquist.

Next Kaiser is Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Christmas Bingo is on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m with ham and turkey prizes.

Radisson held their annual Christmas Craft Sale on Nov. 25 in the Radisson Communiplex waiting room, with close to 30 vendors crowded in to the space, selling crafts, baking, jams, woodworking, jewelry and skin care products, etc. The Radisson Hall has had the engineer reports back and the hall is condemned, so is no longer usable.

Fielding Wildlife Federation are holding their horn and weight measuring event on Dec. 6 in the Radisson Curling Rink waiting room.

Radisson Royal Purple Tea and Bake Sale will be in the Communiplex at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Santa will arrive around 2 p.m. to hand out candy bags to all the kids, courtesy of Radisson Volunteer Fire Department.

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OBITUARIES MCMURPHY: Jack McMurphy closed his eyes and slipped away before breakfast on 12 Nov 2017, at the Riverside Nursing Home in Turtleford, SK, six weeks before his 98th birthday. Missing his presence are his children, Evelyn (Alan) Whitfield, Maxine Tetz (Gerald Relitz), Margaret (Allan) Chisholm, Stewart (Trudy) McMurphy, Shelley McMurphy, David (Shelley) Nichol and Laurie Baskin, his nineteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren who always made him smile. Little brother David (Thelma) McMurphy, sisters-in-law, Pauline McMurphy, Alma Cockburn, Jenny Nichol, Pearl Schick and his first wife Evelyn Curtis Russell miss him dearly. He has now joined his parents, stepmother, older sisters Olive and Annie, little sisters Grace, Ada James and Elva Reichel Dopson, brothers, Ron McMurphy Sr and two in infancy, his second wife Bernice Stewart, a daughter in infancy, third wife Betty Mowery Nichol, Betty’s son George Nichol and his wife Kathy Stepanik Nichol, great grandson Zach Starling, nephew Ron McMurphy Jr, niece Anna Ruth James, grandniece Kimberly Conacher, brothers-in-law Howard James, Frank Dopson, Jim Cockburn, Lyle Stewart, Jim Mowery, Stan Nichol and sister-in-law Marion Stewart. The Funeral Service was conducted from the Turtleford Community Hall, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM (CST) with Rev. Canon Don Skinner officiating. The eulogy was presented by Shelley McMurphy. The hymns were “Amazing Grace” and “Rock Of Ages” accompanied by organist Bev Meikle. The active pallbearers were Malcolm Chisholm, Tyler Chisholm, Andrew Hinz, Mark McMurphy, Mitchell McMurphy and Kendrick Tetz. The Legion honor guard was present. The interment was held at the Turtleford Cemetery, Turtleford, Saskatchewan. Donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Riverside Nursing Home Residents Fund or Livelong Legion Poppy Fund. Jack was born 24 December 1919 at the homestead near Turtleford. He was the fourth child and first to live beyond infancy of Dugald and Olive Journeay McMurphy. One year and six days later his little sister Ada was born. Jack and Ada’s mother Olive passed away 14 May 1921 from a brain aneurism, she was thirty-two. In 1953, Ada passed away from the same condition, she was thirty-two. Dugald married Christina Hartwick in 1923. Ronald, Elva, baby boy who passed at birth, Grace, who died at three months from diphtheria and little brother David completed his siblings. Christina passed away in 1945 while Jack was overseas. Jack decided to quit school at fourteen to seek his fortune.

He helped his Dad farming and was in demand to work on threshing crews. Doug was also a funeral director and Jack helped with funerals until Doug sold out to Ripley and McCaw in 1948. In the fall of 1941, he joined the army, six months were spent training in Canada before shipping out for England. In England while on leave he met Evelyn Curtis, a nurse, they married in April of 1944. Not long after the marriage Jack landed in Normandy. Jack drove trucks with petrol, rations, ammo and the mail as well as driving Bren gun carriers. With the 7th Medium Regiment he made his way across France, Belgium, Holland and finally Germany. In May of 1945, he was granted leave, went to London and met his three-month-old daughter Evelyn for the first time. The German Army capitulated while he was on leave, he had a hard time believing it, not until the normally staid British people started singing and dancing in the streets. They joined the crowd and were swept along to Buckingham Palace where the King, Queen and the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were on the balcony waving to the crowds. Ever irrepressible Jack yelled up to Princess Elizabeth, “How about a date?” Evelyn and Jack made the decision to divorce as Evelyn at twenty-two could not leave her family behind. Jack went back to Canada to farm. He started out with a shack, four horses, two cows, some machinery and a cat who was a good mouser in 1946 on the farm where he lived until last year. He married Bernice Stewart in 1949. Along came Maxine, Margaret and Stewart. Bernice lost her battle with cancer in 1968. Jack met & married Betty Mowery Nichol and they had a daughter Shelley. Betty brought three children with her from an earlier marriage, George, David and Laurie. Betty lost her battle with cancer in 1999. To supplement his farming income, he worked as a clerk for auctioneer Stan Scott and others, shipped livestock for the Pool, loading them onto rail cars, helped to deliver coal around Turtleford by unloading rail cars, threshing, milking twelve cows by hand to sell to the Mervin Creamery, custom hauling cattle to the North Battleford Stockyards with a one-ton GMC and caretaking of the skating and curling rinks with Ed Chambers. He bartended in the winter at the Turtleford Hotel and later the Blackthorn Inn. When he was semi retired he took on guard duty with the RCMP in Turtleford. At the same time Jack was also on numerous boards and belonged to several organizations. The Co-op Board for over thirty years, Credit Union, Agricultural Society, TADRA, Councillor of the RM of Mervin, Library Board, Rural Telephone Board, Wheat Pool, secretary/treasurer for the curling rink for fifteen years and The Royal Canadian Legion Mervin, Turtleford and Livelong Branches where he served in many offices and was awarded a life membership. He delivered Mealson-Wheels to as he liked to say, “the old people”. As the years went by he was older then some of the people he delivered to. He was retired against his will after his second heart attack. Jack led a busy and rewarding life. In 2001, at the age of 81, he took his first trip to Vancouver and Victoria to his niece’s wedding. It was the first time he saw Pacific Ocean. That trip kindled his travel bug.

Next on the agenda was Churchill, Manitoba, the tour of the grain terminal was his second as he toured the Thunder Bay terminal with his cousin who worked there in 1942, when he was on leave. He went to England more than once to visit with his daughter Evelyn, the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Several family members went with him to Nova Scotia, to tour and to visit where his mother Olive was born and lived until she came west to marry his dad. In his eighties he took a sail on the Bluenose, was an extra in a mini series on Tommy Douglas whom he met and admired in the 50’s. He and his team took first place in Legion Provincial Bowling. In his 90’s came the big tour of France, Belgium and the Netherlands. He saw Vimy Ridge, Beaumont Hamel, Passchendaele, Dieppe and went back to Juno Beach, Caen, Arnhem, Nijmegen. He visited the grave of Sgt Bacon, the best damn sergeant of the Canadian Army at Beny-Sur-Mer. Jack rode in the back of restored Canadian Army trucks waving to crowds of 100,000 in Wageningen and Apeldoorn. That was the end of the big journeys. There were trips to Water Valley outside Calgary, Medicine Hat, Stettler where the train he was on was robbed by masked bandits, followed by turkey supper and pie. He rode a horse in Jasper National Park, visited Manitou, went several times to Taste of Saskatchewan and of course every Fall Supper around. He never lost his sense of humour, his kindness, his appreciation of life and his mischief making. Farewell Dad, Grandpa Jack, G-Pops, thank you for all the memories. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

CARD OF THANKS The family would like to thank the staff of the Riverside Health Complex and Nursing Home for the wonderful care Dad received.

Thank you Chris, Dad’s amazing niece for the homemade treats, he enjoyed them all. We would like to thank Don Skinner for the beautiful service, Bev Meikle for the music and the choir for the lovely singing. The grandsons and great grandsons, thank you for being the pallbearers. Thank you to all who donated lunch, it was delicious. Dad would have enjoyed those egg salad sandwiches.

For everyone who called, visited, sent cards and online condolences, for the flowers, the food and the donations to the Nursing Home and Poppy Fund, you made a very sad experience easier to bear. Thank you Brett, Dave and everyone at McCaw’s for making Dad’s celebration of life possible.

The McMurphy, Whitfield, Tetz, Chisholm, Nichol Families _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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BRUNDIGE, Glen Allen Born in Lloydminster, SK Aug. 6, 1928 to Jessie Mildred Westgate and John McQueen Brundige, Glen died peacefully at home in Kelowna, BC Nov. 18, 2017. He was predeceased by sister Charlotte Levailant, brothers Walter Porter, Leslie Zean and William Edwin Brundige. By his side when he departed on his “next exciting adventure” were members of his close family.

Left to remember happy times with a dedicated husband, devoted brother, proud father and wonderful grand and great grandfather are his wife Elisabeth (nee Ewald) and step-son John Schmititz and partner Charlotte, brother Gordon Emmett and Pat Brundige, 3 daughters and their families: Linda and Gary Hanson (Dawn Hanson and Matthew Cooke, Sophie; Eric and Kristen Hanson, Graham and Cadence; Callie and Mike Service, Caius and Barrett), Wendy Brundige; Debra and Rick Williams (Myranda and Tyler Matser); his half-sisters: Beverley Brundige, Shirley and Al Highton, Wendy and Frank Pawelko. Also remembering him are his first wife, Patricia Peters (nee Lalonde), and second wife Judy Goodsky and her children Tammy, Adam, and Jon. The world has one less millwright, boilermaker, gardener, dancer, inventor and fabricator – he will be missed. Visitation will commence at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 2, 2017 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 10:00 am, both at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2 www.kghfoundation.com, and the Kelowna Food Bank, 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC www.cofoodbank.com. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-8607077. ____________________________________________________ MCKELLAR: Agnes was born on July 10, 1934 in Regina, SK, to Stan and Lottie Summers. She was their only child. She was raised in Moose Jaw, SK, and she received her secondary education at Central Collegiate and completed business school in Moose Jaw. Agnes met Jack McKellar whom she married on December 12, 1953. They resided in Moose Jaw for 3 years and then moved north to the Brightsand area. In 1969, they moved to St. Walburg, where she resided until her passing. Agnes was a very community minded person who believed in giving back to her family, friends and community.

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Agnes’ passions were her family, gardening and yard work, her cabin at the lake and traveling. Agnes traveled throughout Canada and the United States, as well as Mexico and a cruise through the Panama Canal. Agnes was predeceased by: her husband, Jack; her mother, Lottie; her father, Stanley; her son, Kevin; and son-in-law, Bernie. Agnes leaves to mourn her passing: her daughter, Jo-Anne Larre (Terrie) and her children Tyler and his daughter Luca, Lauren (Chris) and her daughter Taylor, Trent and his children Devlin, Ryleigh, Jennifer, Piper and Ryker, Kristan (Jeremy) and their son Beckett; Terry (Dawn) and their children Hailey and Kevin; Barry and his children Ashley (Justin), Darris, Amanda (Colton) and their daughter Makaila; Karen (Dean) and their children Colby and Beau. The Memorial Service for Agnes was conducted from the St. Walburg Elks Hall on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Donna Hall officiating. Terry McKellar was the urn bearer, and Lauren Larre, Kristan Larre and Taylor Larre-Cross read the eulogy. The Royal Purple catered the lunch, and Marshall’s Funeral Home Ltd. of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan administered the funeral arrangements.

CARD OF THANKS The McKellar family wishes to thank all of our family, friends, and neighbors for their support and caring during this difficult time. Thank you to each one who took part in the service to honor Agnes’ memory. Thank you to the Royal Purple and to Marshall’s Funeral Home. Thank you to each one who sent flowers, food or made phone calls to each of us. Your kindness will never be forgotten. ____________________________________________________

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FLORENCE: June Phyllis Florence (née Light) passed away peacefully at her home in Invermere, B.C. on November 22, 2017 at the age of 93.

June Light was the perfect name for her, since she brought nothing but sweetness and light into this world.

In her long life she never met anyone she didn’t like, and people loved her in return.

She was kind, generous, and optimistic, even in the midst of life’s sorrows. Her bright spirit illuminated the lives of everyone around her. Born June 17, 1924, June Light belonged to a well-known pioneer family. Her grandfather Frederick Light was a North West Mounted Police Staff-Sergeant at Fort Battleford; her father Charles Light was postmaster of the Battleford Post Office; and her uncle Fred Light was a local historian whose collection became the Fred Light Museum in Battleford. After completing school at Battleford Collegiate Institute, June took a secretarial course and began working at the Battleford Court House.

She later worked as a paralegal for lawyers Sid Waterman of Battleford, and Stan Mighton of North Battleford. June married Douglas Florence of Richard, Saskatchewan in 1948 and together they converted a former Second World War airport east of Brada into a thriving family farm, still operated by their son Rob Florence and his wife Wendy. June was a lifelong supporter of women’s rights and always listed her occupation as “farmer” rather than “farmer’s wife” since she felt she was an equal partner in the family business. While raising her three children, June operated grain trucks and farm machinery; cared for cattle, horses and chickens; chopped firewood and cooked on a wood stove; melted snow to wash laundry in the long years before plumbing was installed; sewed and knit most of her family’s clothing; and harvested a huge garden. To supplement the family income, June also worked part-time as a court reporter, transcribing criminal trials in shorthand and typing them out on her old Underwood typewriter when the children were asleep. Most trials took place at the Battleford Court House, but she also accompanied Judge Joe Policha on his circuit throughout the district. After the children were grown she worked full-time for lawyer Dennis Maher of North Battleford and concluded her career working at Legal Aid in North Battleford, although she acted as her family’s legal advisor to the time of her death. She believed in higher education and it was a matter of great pride that all of her children graduated from university. After many years of hard work, June and her husband retired to Sardis, B.C. in 1980 where they purchased a lovely acreage on the banks of the Chilliwack River. This was the scene of many happy family holidays.

June was an accomplished pianist and most parties ended with a singsong around the piano. She enjoyed singing, dancing, playing charades, and being surrounded by friends and family.

June loved children with all her heart, and she said the happiest time of her life was spent raising her own children. She had endless patience and spent many hours entertaining her grandchildren, who in turn adored their beloved “Nana.” She also had a wicked sense of humour and delighted in dressing up in funny hats and playing practical jokes. While in Sardis, June took up porcelain art, and she proved to be a gifted artist who created many beautiful keepsake pieces. She was also passionate about refinishing antique furniture and restored more than 200 items, most of which she gave to family members. In 1996, June and her husband moved once again to Invermere, B.C. to be closer to her oldest daughter Elinor. Naturally June had no trouble making new friends. She belonged to a book club for many years, was volunteer proofreader at the local newspaper, attended meetings of the historical society, belonged to the Canadian Cancer Society, and was presented with her 60-year membership pin by the local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary. Until recently, she enjoyed playing weekly poker games with friends. She also wrote her own book of memoirs appropriately titled Silver Linings. June was a lovely person both inside and out, always elegant, ladylike, and beautifully dressed. Earlier this year, she left her own house in Invermere and moved into an assisted living facility. Since for her the true meaning of life was found in helping others, June dreaded losing her independence. As her loving heart began to fail, June committed the ultimate act of unselfishness by refusing to become a burden on her family or on society. She opted for a medically assisted death under the new federal legislation. Thus she was able to choose the time of her own passing, and say goodbye to her heartbroken family. Always ahead of the curve, June wanted to be an advocate for a program that she believed is important and necessary. Her last words to her family were: “Be happy for me.” She will be terribly missed by her daughter Elinor Florence (Heinz Drews) of Invermere; her son Robert Florence (Wendy) of rural North Battleford; and her daughter Mary Margaret Florence of Vancouver.

She also leaves to mourn her seven adult grandchildren: Noel Florence (Niki) of Saskatoon; Andrew Florence of Brada; Clare Florence of Saskatoon, Tricia Florence of Victoria, B.C., Katie Niddrie (Tom) of Invermere, Janine Drews (Andrew Plaunt) of Calgary; and Melinda Drews of Calgary. June also leaves five great-grandchildren: Shaelynn and Lily Florence of Saskatoon; Nora June and Juliet Niddrie of Invermere; and Quinn Plaunt of Calgary. June was predeceased by her husband Doug in 2003 but she continued to spend every summer with her son Rob and his family at the farm. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family, predeceased by her parents Charles and Vera Light; and siblings Alan Light, Peggy Francis, James Light, and Colin Light. She loved being part of a large extended family and maintained a keen interest in the lives of her cousins, nieces and nephews -- all of whom will miss her dearly. A memorial service will be held in North Battleford in June 2018. __________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES Iverson: In Loving Memory of Dorothy Therese Marie Iverson “Doris”, born August 5, 1924 at North Battleford, SK., passed away November 16, 2017 in Battleford, SK. Survived by her loving family: Pauline Hailstone - sister-inlaw, Irene Iverson (niece) and Barry Kennedy, Dale Iverson (nephew), Becky (niece) and Jim Braun, Dean (nephew) and JoAnne Iverson, Ben (nephew) and Jackie Iverson, numerous great nieces and nephews and cousins. Predeceased by Christian and Helen Iverson - parents, Roy Iverson - brother and Lyle Iverson nephew. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK., with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong. Shared Memories were given by Perry Iverson.

Music Ministry: Lisa Hornung – Pianist; Jaki Esquirol – Soloist; Notre Dame Parish Choir; Robert MacKay - ‘Ave Maria’. Pallbearers were Dean Iverson, Will Iverson, Richard Iverson, Ben Iverson, Edward Iverson and Jim Braun. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ RUD: It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Edwin Rud announce that he passed away on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 in the North Battleford Hospital at the age of 93, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, Melvin was born to Edward and Bertha Rud on August 28, 1924 in Loverna, Sask.

He was the oldest of 3 children. He attended Hilldale School before his family moved to Hendon in 1934 where he attended Victoria Park School. Melvin met his wife of 65 years, Elsie Pederson, while he worked as a hired farm hand and she worked as a cook for a local farmer. In the fall of 1951 they decided to travel west and married on January 5, 1952 in Prince George, B.C. The couple had seven children.

They lived throughout B.C. where they worked in the logging industry until moving to Brightsand Lake, Saskatchewan in 1974 to farm and do land clearing. After retiring, they travelled between the Okanagan and Saskatchewan before settling in North Battleford in 2010. Melvin was a kind-hearted and intelligent man who lived his life full of positivity, integrity, and great joy. He was a loyal caring husband to his wife who passed away in January of this year. He was a loving father and grandfather. He had a curious and creative mind and took delight in the simple and the complex. He was a story teller and family historian, remembering events like they happened yesterday. He loved fishing, gardening, cooking, and canning. He enjoyed carpentry, building houses and furniture. He always kept busy with his work and hobbies or travelling and visiting with friends and family. He loved watching curling and the news, ever knowledgeable of what was going on in the world. He loved dancing and listening to old-time country music, especially fiddlers. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Elsie, his parents, sister Marjory Erickson, grandson Jody Rud and son-in-law Larry Trombley. He will be dearly missed by his seven children Wayne (Debbie), Larry (Shirley), Debbie, Judy, Jackie, Sherry (Doren Nyholt), Michael (Lynn) and 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, and his brother Leonard (Lynn) Rud, plus numerous nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. A celebration of Melvin’s life will be held at Spruce Lake Community Hall on Saturday, June 16th, 2018 at 2 pm. ____________________________________________________

We’re sure there are flowers in your Heaven, but none as beautiful as you.

Rose Isabell

Johnson

We miss you Love, your family

Dec. 26, 1929 - Dec. 3, 2013

Her thoughts were all so full of us She never could forget.

And so, we think, that where she is She must be watching yet.

IN MEMORY JOHN & FAMILIES

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OBITUARIES LAIRD: Mary Laird (nee: Pylypow) passed away peacefully on November 12, 2017 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Born in Edam, Saskatchewan on the 27/28 of October 1928 to Michael & Annie (nee: Pawliw) Pylypow, Mary was the youngest of twelve children. She is survived by her 103 year old sister, Katie Prokop of Thunder Bay, Ontario; Daughter Peggy (Fred) Colburn; Granddaughter Jaclyn (Brien) Gemmell; Grandson James (Shayla) Colburn, who reside in the Vancouver, BC area. She was blessed with four Great-Grandchildren: Cailyn & Linden Gemmell, Ashin & Zohie Colburn; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Michael & Annie Pylypow; her Husband Lester Albert Laird; her nine brothers: Infant Brother, Matt, Nick, Fred, John, Alex, Pete, Steve, Bill, and Infant Sister Annie. Mary grew up on the family farm near Glaslyn, Saskatchewan. She married her beloved Lester Laird on August 10, 1951 and was by his side until he passed away on December 28, 1999. They travelled with the oil business throughout B.C., Alberta, the N.W.T., and Saskatchewan. They lived in Carnduff, SK (1956-1970) and Alida, SK (1970-1991) where they worked in the trucking industry, and eventually ran their own trucking business, “Lester Laird Trucking Ltd.”. While in these communities, they made many life-long friends. When they sold their business, they moved to North Battleford to enjoy their retirement years. Mary will be greatly missed by her family, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Esther’s Place for the loving care they gave Mary for the past year and a half, the staff at Villa Pascal for their attentive care the past two weeks of her life, and Bob MacKay for the Funeral Services. To those family members and friends, who so graciously took the time to spend with her these last years, we are eternally grateful. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Battlefords Funeral Service, with a luncheon that followed at the Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

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IN MEMORIAM

LIVESTOCK

In Loving

Memory of

Annie (Bahrey) Patterson Passed Away December 3, 2016

Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay, loved and missed each day. ~ Always Loved by your family IN LOVING MEMORY Phyllis Darlene Mae Gordon

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Village of Ruddell

for all classes of feeder cattle, slaughter cows & bulls

J.I. (Jim) Campbell J.D. Campbell 306-446-3177 306-445-3302

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

HEALTH SERVICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of NOELLA SAYERS, late of North Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 4th day of January, 2018.

Charlie Sayers Box 7 Delmas, SK S0M 0P0 Executor

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

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Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

“The only crematorium in the Battlefords area” Traditional Casket Burial and Cremation Services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Free pre-planning guides available, assistance with pre-planning services

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A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of the Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Dallas Campbell 306-441-9217

If you are

__________________________________________________________

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Village of Ruddell for the year 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection by contacting the assessor of the Municipality at 306-827-2034, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon; on the following days: Wednesday to Friday, inclusive, Friday, December 1, 2017 to Wednesday, January 31, 2018, excluding statutory holidays.

ORDER BUYERS

Rob Conley 306-441-2262

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

BUSINESS SERVICES

FARM STRESS LINE

Phyllis Darlene Mae Gordon (Pinky), of Saskatoon, SK, passed away peacefully at her sons residence in Warman. She is survived by her loving sons Brent Bolan of Warman and Lee Bolan of Martensville, her special stepson Roy Gordon of Kindersley, Scottie’s daughter Tammy (Jerry), and their sons Spencer and Dexter, stepson-inlaw Earl Kennedy, sisters Margeurite Griffith, Beverly (Al) Gordon, brother Charlie (Jackie) Hampton, sisters-in-law Fran (Ted) Gordon and April (Stan) Sampson, Aunt Thelma Tompkins, numerous nieces and nephews including a couple that are precious to her - Bob and Deby Leinenweber, and many cherished cousins and friends. Phyllis was predeceased by her loving husband, Scottie Gordon (2008), stepdaughter Dixie Kennedy, parents Dan and Nora Hampton, sisters Shirley Hampton and Dorothy (Paul) Prescesky, brother-in-law Ted Griffith, and ex-husband and father of her sons, Pat Bolan. Phyllis was born in North Battleford in 1941, the fourth child of six. She was a woman before her time – she started flipping houses around 1959. She bought, cleaned, staged, and sold 15 houses in her life Phyllis married Pat Bolan in 1962. She owned and operated a small general store in Denholm and also helped with many jobs on the farm. Upon moving to Battleford, she started a career with SaskTel as an operator and a supervisor, staying with the company for many years. She loved music, especially the piano, and would often drive with girlfriends to Vegas for a few days to hear Liberace play. Phyllis Darlene Mae Gordon, years after Pat and Phyllis divorced, she met Scottie Gordon. He wooed her with his lifetime love of piano music. Scottie was the pianist for the Bridge City Dixieland Jazz Band. The songbirds became snowbirds, and wintered in Arizona for many years. Scottie played and Phyllis danced. When Scottie passed away Phyllis continued going to Arizona and with her family, soon purchased a home in Gold Canyon, Arizona. She started dancing again, and attended the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church regularly. She enjoyed 27 wonderful winters in Arizona, where she volunteered for Hospice of the Valley for many winters. She conducted Reminiscence Writing with Evelyn Britton for several years, and with Scottie, was a member of the Noteworthy Gang which grew to a troupe of 40 including the founding members, Bill and Marilyn. Phyllis traveled extensively to many places including the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, England, Jamaica, Ireland, several trips to Mexico, and most of the United States (including many trips to Hawaii). Phyllis was always immaculate, organized, and spotlessly clean, as she kept her surroundings. She touched the lives of many people, often anonymously. Phyllis was authentic, assertive, broad minded, well read, and a philanthropist. She will be greatly missed by many, many people.

My life goes on without you But nothing is the same I have to hide my heartache When someone speaks your name Sad is my heart that loves you, Many are the tears that fall.

Living my life without you, Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for me, Your heart was kind and true, And when I needed someone to talk to, I could always count on you.

I know you walk beside me, And when my life is through, I pray that God will take my hands, And lead me straight to you.

— Author unknown When the birds sing and the grass is green there will be a celebration of Phyllis’life: email Brent at saskpallet@sasktel.net in the spring to get the details. Passed Away: November 24, 2017

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Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, to: The Assessor, Village of Ruddell, Address P.O. Box 7, Ruddell, Saskatchewan, S0M 2S0, by the 31 day of January, 2018.

Dated at Radisson, Saskatchewan this 24th day of November, 2017.

Darrin Beaudoin, Assessor

Notice of Statement of Dissolution and Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of ALEXANDER KOVAR, late of North Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 8th day of December, 2017.

Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291-102nd Street, Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executrix

BIRTHDAYS

We’re Hosting a

Come & Go Tea in Honour of

Ada Kirkland 80th Birthday

Sunday, December 3 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

ST. VITAL CATHOLIC CHURCH

Be advised that on July 10, 2017, the members of

Mervin & District Co-operative passed a special resolution authorizing the voluntary dissolution of the co-operative under the provisions of The Co-operative Act, 1996.

The resolution was approved by the Registrar of Co-operatives on Sept. 19, 2017.

Be further advised that:

Bill Morris of 326 Meighen Cres., Saskatoon, SK S7L 4W7 was/were appointed liquidator(s).

Be further advised that: a. any person who is indebted to the co-operative is to render an account and pay to the liquidator any amount owing at 326 Meighen Cres., Saskatoon, SK S7L 4W7. b. any person who possesses property of the co-operative is to deliver it to the liquidator at 326 Meighen Cres., Saskatoon, SK S7L 4W7; and c. any person who has a claim against the co-operative, whether liquidated, unliquidated, future or contingent, is to present particulars of the claim in writing to the liquidator not later than two months after the first publication of the notice.

Liquidator of the Co-operative Bill Morris

11 - 18th Street East, Battleford

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Fish & Sausage TRUCK will be at

Canadian Tire parking lot

SATURDAY DEC.2ND

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

ON SALE: 10 lb box of Pickerel - $170.00 10 lb box of Northern Pike $110.00

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF DOUGLAS NO. 436 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 30th day of January, 2018, 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.

PART OF LOT PART OF SECTION

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

LOT BLK.

PLAN

SEC. TWP RANGE MERIDIAN

NW

8

43

11

W3

SW

8

43

11

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SW

17

43

11

W3

NE SE NE NE

22 22 27 9

44 44 44 44

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

10 15 16 26 35 31 33 33 4 4 5 5 4

44 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 45 45

12 12 12 12 12 13 11 11 12 12 12 12 13

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TITLE NO. 118857875 118857886 118857897 118857910 118857921 118857932 118857954 118857965 118857976 118595942 118595964 118596213 119104253 119104264 119104354 119104578 119104589 119105029 141135959 129343169 140830567 140830589 146844131 146844423 146844579 146844636 118098153

Dated this 30TH day of November, 2017.

TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL ARREARS ARREARS TISING & COSTS COSTS 788.37 17.73 806.10 886.43 17.73 904.16 728.36 17.73 746.09 962.25 5.91 775.83 5.91 739.45 5.91 873.80 11.82 834.62 983.16 912.01 50.25 36.55 27.84 212.07 240.78 1075.21 1004.06 1088.27 959.94 652.25

5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91 5.91

968.16 781.74 745.36 885.62 840.53 989.07 917.92 56.16 42.46 33.75 217.98 246.69 1081.12 1009.97 1094.18 965.85 658.16

Charles W. Linnell, Administrator

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LAND FOR SALE

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Shared Utilities.

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Cabin for Rent

Available Immediately Lakefront 2 bedroom furnished cabin located 20 minutes north of North Battleford. $1200 month includes utilities and basic cable.

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SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will do snow removal, interior painting, baseboards, small renovations, shingling, fences, decks. Phone 306-445-8439 or 306-441-3690

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STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”FALL CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW!” 20X21$5,990 Front & Back Walls Included. 25X25 $6,896 One End Wall Included. 32X33 $8,199 No Ends Included.

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Rural Municipality of Paynton No. 470 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Councillor For Division No. 6 Will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. RM No. 470 office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST.

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office at 205 1st Street East in Paynton, Saskatchewan.

Michelle Buechler Returning Officer

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF REDBERRY NO. 435 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

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PETS

ADOPT A PET

Hey guys my name is Juno and I am here at the shelter. I am a very sweet guy that some people found while I was stuck and trapped with my foot in a rope all caught up. They brought me here so I could have a chance to find a forever home and family. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today. There are so many of us here that can’t wait to meet you.

Hey guys my name is KittyKy and I was brought into the shelter by some really nice peoples so I could have some help finding my forever home and family. The shelter staff have been super sweet and nice and I sure will miss them but what I really want is a family to call my own and my own home. I am super sweet and affectionate and I know I have so much love to give. Come on down to the shelter today and meet me.

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

Sunday, December 10, 2017 6:30 p.m. Don Ross, Room 102, North Battleford

SE NE SW NW

LOT BLK.

PLAN

SEC. TWP RANGE MERIDIAN

3 10 10 10

42 42 42 43

10 10 10 10

W3 W3 W3 W3

S1/2 SE 35

44

9

W3

NE

45

10

W3

12

TITLE NO.

130816065 120037430 114346919 110845784 110845818 142509225 142509203 143247809

Dated this 30th day of November, 2017.

TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL ARREARS ARREARS TISING & COSTS COSTS

623.59 557.64 546.87 504.67

13.50 13.50 13.50 27.00

637.09 571.14 560.37 531.67

657.28 27.00 684.28 597.62 13.50 611.12 Alan J. Tanchak Treasurer

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Disposal of Surplus Property Former liquor store building in Unity The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is accepting bids for its former liquor store property located at 180 3rd Avenue W., in Unity, Saskatchewan.

Councillor: Village of Mervin The returning officer or nomination officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office(s):

For information about the bidding process, please visit www.sasktenders.ca (RFB 17-042). Interested parties must register with sasktenders.ca in order to access the details and to receive a bid package, amendments or additional information that may be posted.

(b) on the 20th day of December, 2017, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at Village Office.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm local Saskatchewan time on December 20, 2017.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s):

SLGA reserves the right to reject any or all offers.

Village of Mervice Office Dated at Mervin, this 30th day of November, 2017.

Lora Hundt Returning Officer

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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.

PART OF LOT PART OF SECTION

TENDERS

New executive required to have an association

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 the 30th day of January, 2018, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

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1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

will be holding their

(a) during normal office hours from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm on Wednesday December 20, 2017 at Village Office

TAX ENFORCEMENT

Required

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.

Annual General Meeting

(Municipal Elections)

Dated this 29th day of November, 2017.

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout North America and 3 ton & semi O/O and company drivers to haul RV’s & general freight. Border crossing required with valid passport & clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

Motor Licence Issuer

Battlefords Minor Softball Association

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

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 workat-home career today!

Golf Course Superintendent

DOMESTIC CARS

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STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

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CORRECTION NOTICE: A dental assistant position ran in error on Nov. 23 & Nov. 28. This position is not currently available.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is currently looking for a

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Community Events Calendar Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Al-anon Family Groups

If someone’s drinking troubles your attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

Friday, December 1

Borden Care Home Auxiliary Christmas Tea at the Care Home from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., silver collection and entertainment.

Friday - Sunday, December 1, 2 & 3

A Walk Through Bethlehem 2017 at the Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1611 - 93rd Street provides a rare and unique opportunity for the people to step back in time and experience Jesus birthplace. Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 2

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

• Mervin • North of the Gully

Borden Farmers’ Market Christmas Sale from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Borden Community Centre & Senior’s Room. Lunch

by Grad 2018.

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2017 Historic Battlefords Lions Christmas Bazaar at the Alex Dillabough Center from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lunch concession available.

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Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

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Saturday, December 2

Saturday, December 2

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Christmas Tea, Bake Sale & Cookies Walk at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1312 - 99th Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 3

A Christmas Banquet & Evening of Music at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church. Punch served at 5:00 p.m. Supper at 5:30 p.m. with music to follow. Tickets available until November 26th at the Church office or phone 306-445-5158.

Sunday, December 3

Community Youth Choir - All is Calm All is Bright at the Third Ave. United Church starting at 3:00 p.m.Tickets at the door or by calling Jaki 306-446-2519.

Sunday, December 3

Borden Lion’s Festival of Music at the Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 3

HAFFORD CO-OP Job Posting For Hafford Co-op GM The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is a unique, multi-billion dollar organization based on the fundamental principles of co-operation. It is comprised of a network of approximately 250 autonomous retail co-operatives across Western Canada along with their branch operations, and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). FCL is the wholesaling/manufacturing arm of the CRS, which provides the retail co-ops with a range of products and services.

Hafford Co-operative invites applications for the position of General Manager.

Reporting to an elected Board of Directors, the General Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Co-operative which includes administration, co-ordination and control of all aspects of the business and guides the employee group to ensure high standards of customer service, merchandising and cleanliness are adhered to at all the facilities that it operates. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of managing a retail operation, including petroleum, propane, agriculture, feed, and hardware with a total volume exceeding $7 million.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in planning, policy development, and ensuring appropriate resources are effectively in place to support the long-term goals and objectives of the Co-operative. The successful applicant will possess a proven successful retailing background incorporating a demonstrable business acumen in marketing, financial management, administrative and organizational skills. Candidates must also possess a strong strategic agility, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills and have the ability to motivate others, delegate and build effective teams. Candidate must be able to multi-task, make difficult decisions and have the ability to adapt to change. Experience in a Co-operative environment is an asset.

Hafford Co-operative offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for advancement.

Please send resumé to: Dale Paulow Box 241 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0 Or can email information to haffordcoop@littleloon.ca

Multicultural Christmas Festival - Christmas Bake Sale, Raffles, Diverse Cultural Displays, Sale of International Foods, Multicultural Entertainment, Silent Auction Items and complimentary beverages.

Doors open at 12:00 noon - till 4:00 p.m. at the Light of Christ Learning Centre, 1202 - 105th Street (former Knights of Columbus Hall).

Thursday, December 7

Colours for Canada 150 Celebration at the ARC Creative Studio, 1102 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 9

Christmas Tea and Fair at the Battleford United Church, 52-4, Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

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Saturday, December 9

Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford is SOLD OUT - (Pre Tickets Only)

Saturday, December 9

North Battlefield - Super Smash Brothers 4 Tournament at the North Battleford Library, 1392 - 101st Street - registration 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.Tournament 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Ages 10+. Bring your own controller - Game Cube, Wii U Pro controllers & Wii remotes.

Note there will be doubles this tournament.

Saturday, December 9

Bake Sale from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70, 1352-100th Street, North Battleford.

Sunday, December 10

Caring, Sharing, Remembering - A Community Service for the Bereaved at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Battleford Funeral Service.

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Pine Island Apartments News

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

Our sympathy this week to the family of Blaine Sunde, a brotherin-law to Colleen Koski.

His memorial service was held Saturday, Nov 25 in Marshall.

Last week Jean Hartman was to Lloydminster with Gerald and Marie

ine Island

Apartments

Hartman.

Sunday Jean Hartman was to Edgeton, Alta., to her great-granddaughter Leah Hartman’s baptism.

Our Maidstone quilting squares held their Christmas dinner, a real feast with everyone bringing something. Instead of exchanging Christmas gifts, we put money in an envelope for the food bank.

This year Frances Wright made a nice little drawstring bag for our donations, which amounted to $375. Hopefully it will

help someone have a better Christmas.

I’m glad to report that Rita Morrison is back home in Maidstone Hospital. Hope you all feeling better, Rita.

Coffee row at the Pine Island Suites was enjoyed with jokes, gossip! (not really) and information on upcoming activities.

COMING EVENTS

Student of the Week Ben Dutton Grade 7 Fav Subject: Social Fav App: Playtube Fav Sport: Basketball Last Book read: Maximum Ride Fav Free Time Activity: TV

Drop In Centre News

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

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Wednesdays

North Battleford Girl Guides at Holy Family School, 9201 - 19th Ave., North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. We meet once or twice a month from September, 2017 to May, 2018.

Battlefords Toastmasters meets from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre, 891-99th Street, North Battleford, in room 108. The focus of Toastmasters is to improve our communication and leadership skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.

1st Sunday of the Month Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October to May 2018. For more information call 306-445-5036.

Mondays The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets upstairs at the Northland Power Curling Club at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome.

For more information call 306-937-7128 or 306-441-6636.

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

2nd Monday of the Month Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more info phone 306-937-2987.

Mondays & Wednesdays In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m.

For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

Tuesdays Regular Bridge Lessons starting at 10:30 a.m. playing Bridge to follow.

Call Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Tuesdays Knit & Natter meet at North end A&W Restaurant, 2142 - 100th Street, , North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements.

Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied. All skill levels and ages welcome. Phone Vistara at 306317-9434 for more information.

Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

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

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

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Irene Lascelle at 306-445-4625.

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

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

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

Last Tuesday of the Month Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1602 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

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

Wednesdays

T.A.G. - What is TAG Toddler Activity Group? It’s a free drop in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, finger plays and story time for ages 14 months - 3 years from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Don Ross Gym, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. For more information contact Sherry at 306-4809426, text or call.

Wednesdays

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

1st Wednesdays of the Month

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

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month

North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137. All are welcome.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

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

Thursdays

Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.

Thursdays

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

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Midwest Food Resources - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce.To order call or text us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow us on Facebook.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Battlefords Cowboy Church at Battleford Legion Hall, 22nd Street Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Open to all religions. Everyone welcome.

1st Friday of the Month

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Irene at 306-937-3318.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

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

2nd Friday of the Month

Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October 2017 to April 2018. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306937-3190 or 306-441-3147. New members welcome.

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To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear.

Deadline for submissions is 5:00 Thursday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.

Cribbage was played Nov. 13 with high score going to Jean Hartman and low to Dorothy Schwartz.

Lunch was provided by Bev Stewart.

Nov. 15 there were 14 people who attended the October-November pot luck luncheon. Seated at the birthday table were Vera Hintz, Sharon Rudd and Daphne McLaren.

Missing was Joyce Weston, Joyce Orange and Noelle Coulthard. Past members Rose Danychuk and grandson Chris were welcome guests. Following a delicious meal, bingo was played by nine seniors.

Bev Stewart and Margaret MacEachern did the calling. Margaret also won the loonie pot.

Wednesday was a very cold windy day but I noticed the Communities in Bloom volunteers out decorating the memory lane gardens with Christ-

rop in Centre Maidstone

mas lights and decorations.

The empty flower holders around town have been tastefully decorated for the season. These dedicated ladies keep our town looking attractive all year round.

Thank you!

Cribbage was played Monday, Nov 20, with high score going to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Jean Hartman. Lunch was provided by Denise Newton.

Bingo was played Wednesday, Nov. 22 with Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart doing the calling. Lunch was provided

by Verla Mitchel and Denise Newton.

Don’t forget the golden age supper for anyone over 70, sponsored by the Maidstone High School students Dec. 3 at the Legion Hall at 5 p.m.

Mature driving

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

On the 29th of December, Maymont seniors had a pot luck supper with invited guests. Thanks to all who attended. Pat, the decorations were lovely.

The members and guests were entertained by Danielle Kormish.

Maymont Sharon United Church services will be as follows for December: Dec. 10 – Joyce Salie; Dec. 17 –Jim Pulfer; and Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., everyone welcome.

There will be no services held in January or February.

Maymont Annual Library Tea and Bake Sale will be held Dec. 5 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Maymont Library. The Christmas draw will be made that day. To purchase tickets for the Christmas draw, please see any library member.

Tickets are $2 per ticket.

If anyone wants to donate baking, it would be greatly appreciated.

The 55 Alive Mature Driving Course will be held Jan. 10, 2018. at the Maymont Seniors Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

aymont News Registration will be $10 and will include lunch.

Please register before Jan. 10, 2018. There will be no written or driving test, just information. Please contact June Rogers 306-3894223. This is sponsored by Saskatoon Safety Council and SGI. Holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for some people they are anything but. Depression may occur at any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the months of November and December may cause even those who are usually content to experience loneliness and a lack of fulfillment. A lot of us have been close to that edge, and some have lost friends and loved ones and have the holiday blues.

Let’s look out for each other and if you can see someone who needs a hug a hello, or someone just to listen, be there for them as a friend.

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Watch out, or you’ll be on the naughty list Being ten years younger than myself, Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, cannot believe there was life before television. I grew up when the world was changing from listening to the radio to watching the television.

Many of the early television shows had been successful radio programs.

It was an impressive time when people could see with the television screen the folks they had only known by their distinctive voices on the radio.

In 1952, I was six years old, and most everyone knew the voice of Gene Autry, the singing cowboy, on the radio.

From the early 1930s to the mid-1950s, Gene

Autry was a big success in radio, television and record recordings. He appeared in 93 movies, 91 television productions. He had nine gold records and one platinum record as a singer.

The interesting thing about Gene Autry was not that he had been a cowboy on his father’s Texas ranch; but as a young man also worked as a telegraph operator in the 1920s. He also loved playing his guitar and singing. One slow evening at work he was playing his guitar and singing when a customer came in to send a telegraph.

He told Autry not to stop singing but to finish his song. The costumer was

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca the famous comedian/ speaker, Will Rogers, of that time, who told Autry that he had a good voice and that he should go to New York and see about singing on the radio. That encouragement resulted in Gene Autry going to New York where his career began.

I said to Ed that it

sure was good that Will Rogers found Gene Autry at work doing what he loved, playing the guitar and singing. He might have found Autry asleep, or grumpy, or complaining. It is hard to encourage people when we don’t understand what they’re doing or what they love doing. It is easy to

encourage people who are good at what they are doing.

Gene Autry recorded the song, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and it became a great hit for him. It is a song that parents may use as a warning that nice behaviour is the right way to act, to have good gifts coming their children’s way at Christmas. The song is clear about what is naughty, “Better watch out, better not cry, better not pout because Santa Claus is coming to town.” The song makes it clear there is a list that Santa keeps, and you are either on the nice side or the naughty side. Children do often act much nicer as Christ-

mas draws near, because nice does seem to result in better presents under the tree.

As Christians, we know it is God who sees us when we are sleeping and when we are awake.

He knows if we have been good or bad and calls us to look at our lives as a blend of both naughty and nice. He sees right into our hearts, and minds, and understands our motives for what we do. He understands the power of our sinful nature. God sent his Son Jesus Christ that we might claim his gift for all. His gift is the forgiveness of our sins, through faith in Christ for our recurring naughtiness.

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

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

306-445-5901

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

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

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

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

Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

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

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford DIVINE LITURGY December 3, 10, 17 at 10:00 a.m.

December 24 at 8:00 p.m. (Christmas Service) Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Everyone Welcome

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

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

Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

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

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

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church

Various weekly programs

ANGLICAN PARISH

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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MADRA readies Medstead arena for new season

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

On Saturday, Nov. 25, eight community members and associates of the Medstead and District Recreation Association, gathered to begin the annual cleanup of the Medstead arena. The event was co-ordinated by Arin Findlay and Kristine Raess. - The arena shuts down during the summer, when cold weather sports take their leave and the season brings folks outdoors for recreation purposes.

With the cold season’s return, the arena is making progress to be back up and running. This Saturday marked the first installment of a two-part volunteer cleanup. Another is expected to be facilitated during the coming week.

The first part of the cleaning had its focus on maintenance of the kitchen, with deep fryer upkeep and disinfection of the canteen. Between the hours

edstead News of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. the eight volunteers were hard at work to get the food focused section back to par for the beginning of the season.

MADRA recently hired a new caretaker to be responsible for routine maintenance of the arena, operated by the recreation association. Chris Weber, former educational assistant at Medstead Central School, has taken over as caretaker of the arena facility. He will be in charge of regular cleaning, as well as inventory and purchasing of supplies for the kitchen when sporting events occur.

In terms of cold weather activities, many exciting sports are about to begin.

Figure skating, co-ordi-

PA Parkland volunteer opportunities Submitted The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex 306883-4432. Mothers and/ or fathers along with their young children may visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

Shifts: Flexible, once or

twice per week.

Pet Therapy – Hafford Special Care Home 306549-2108. Volunteers with well-trained, friendly pets may visit the residents at the nursing homes. The pets must meet the necessary requirements prior to visiting. Shifts: Once or twice per week: Flexible hours.

You can reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www. paphr.ca.

MADRA and Medstead community members gather for the annual arena cleanup. Photo by Corrina Murdoch

nated and coached by Nicole Hundt, is to begin this coming week. The hockey ice, which doubles as the figure skating arena is ready to go for the season.

The curling area still requires attention, to be provided in the cleaning and maintenance sessions to come. A white paint job will be required, and lines to be refreshed for the ice. There is time remaining, as curling itself does not kick off until after Christmas. Thankfully, in Saskatchewan, this will leave many months of cold weather celebration to engage in practice and bon-

spiels.

For events upcoming, the upstairs lounge is already set to open to the public. This serves as an overhead viewing area, warm and separate from the ice on which sports are conducted, for fans to watch events. During children’s games, such as midget hockey occasions, liquor is not served. Bonspiels, and more adult oriented events do, however, serve liquor and the like for fans watching the happenings.

MADRA puts a great deal of volunteer hours and elbow grease in facilitat-

ing the arena’s goings on.

According to Cheyenne Orange, secretary of the Recreation Association, “Keeping the arena running is the main purpose of MADRA.” Orange, along with Treasurer Jamie Buziak and President Merv Seidle do a fantastic job of keeping this icon of Medstead alive and thriving.

Undoubtedly, with the continued efforts of the association, ongoing engagement and support from the community, and active participation of athletes, this will be another successful year for the arena and the village itself.

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Recipient: Juliette Pewapisconias Presenter: Ann McArthur

Recipient: Chelsea Cooke Presenter: Ann McArthur

Recipient: Nikki Thunderchild Presenter: Cliff Garrett

Recipient: Taylor McDonald Presenter: Wayne Ray

Gold Eagle Lodge Scholarship $1,000

North West Career Development Partnership Try-A-Trade Scholarship $1,000

Stan Wychopen Memorial Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Scholarship $2,000

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group North Battleford/ Meadow Lake Division Scholarship $2,000

Ultra Print Scholarship $2,000

Sobeys Choose Excellence Scholarship $3,000

Recipient: Paynton Kohl Presenter: Warren Berg

Recipient: Ty Fouhy Presenter: Melanie Roberts

Recipient: Kristian St. Amant Presenter: Linda Machniak

Recipient: Nikki Thunderchild Presenter: Betty Speed

Recipient: Chelsea Cooke Presenter: Carey Tollefson

Recipient: Nikki Thunderchild Presenters: Herb Cox, Ann McArthur

NWC “Choose” Scholarship - valued $200 Chrys Barrinuevo - Business Erin Bird - CCA Lori Boczulak - CCA Blaine Blueboy Brabant - YCW Liberti Campbell - Hairstylist Jordan Carbert - Office Administration Katasha Clarke - Office Administration Kelsey Derksen - CCA Ashley Ducharme - YCW Hazel Ernest - Business Dalainey Evans - YCW Michael Farness - CCA Kyra Fayant Littlebear - Hairstylist

Kyla Foulds - Hairstylist Kayla Fox - Business Tania Johnson - Business Linda Lefevre - YCW Katrina McCallum - YCW Taylor McDonald - U of S Cireze Moosomin - YCW Amanda Moosomin - Business Colleen Ouellette - Office Administration Shannon Paddy - Business Kayalyne Pete - Hairstylist Jennifer Peyachew - Business Chrissy Pooyak - CCA

Adrien Prince - Hairstylist Shanda Sapp - Office Administration Dawson Schab - YCW Kimberley Semaganis - Office Administration Lindsay Spence - Office Administration Kristian St. Amant - Business Jodie Starlight - Business Oumnia Tahiri - Hairstylist Charmaine Thomas - CCA Athena Wapass - Hairstylist Lauren Whitecap - Business Mackenzie Wick - CCA Shayne Wohlberg - Business

NWC Choose Outstanding $500 Scholarship

NWC Choose Excellence $3000 Scholarship

Recipients: Paynton Kohl, Danijela Kolosnjaji Presenters: Herb Cox, Ann McArthur

Recipient: Chelsea Cooke Presenters: Herb Cox, Ann McArthur

Meadow Lake Campus Aaron Lowe Scholarship $500

Battlefords Adult Education Committee Scholarship $500

Rotary Club of the Battlefords Scholarship $1,000

Tolko Industries Ltd. Scholarship $1,500

Tolko Industries Ltd. Scholarship $1,500

Recipient: Daniel Schroeder Presenter: Wayne Pike

Recipient: Dalton Gagne Presenter: Wayne Pike

Recipient: Crystal Jimmy Presenter: Dr. Willow Brown

Recipient: Layne Bremner Presenter: Myles Gibb

Recipient: Lynden Ebach Presenter: Glen Rodrique

Redhead Equipment Outstanding Student Scholarship $2,000

Redhead Equipment Outstanding Student Scholarship $2,000

Meadow Lake Kinsmen Club Choose Excellence Scholarship $2,000

Meadow Lake Co-op Choose Excellence Scholarship $2,000

Meadow Lake Lions Club Choose Excellence Scholarship $2,000

Pine Ridge Ford Choose Excellence Scholarship $2,000

Recipient: Jesse Thomas Presenter: Wayne Pike

Recipient: Danhell Fabales Presenter: Wayne Pike

Recipient: Darianne Weber Presenter: Chet Rogers

Recipient: Crystal Jimmy Presenter: Dr. Willow Brown

Recipient: Robyn Nelson Presenter: Dr. Willow Brown

Recipient: Keanna Moore-Wright Presenter: Dr. Willow Brown

NWC “Choose” Outstanding Scholarship - valued $500 Danhell Fabales HETTT Brandon Iron Professional Cooking Christy Tony Professional Cooking

NWC “Choose” Scholarship - valued $200 Anita Aubichon Office Administration

Samuel Ferguson - HETTT

Christopher Rabbitskin - HETTT

Joseph Borschowa - Welding

Kaylee Fettig - Office Administration

Daniel Schroeder - HETTT

Jayme Hanson - HETTT

Bronwyn Sharp - CCA

Keston Iron - Welding

Lyndon Singer - HETTT

Lyle Kennedy - HETTT

Elizabeth Skopyk Professional Cooking

Stanford Bouvier - Welding Robert Campbell - HETTT Riley Chamakese - HETTT Taishauna Rai Chickeness-Moccasin - CCA Evan Crookedneck - Welding Jorden Cummings - CCA Tracie Cummings - CCA

HETT - Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician CCA - Continuing Care Assistant YCA - Youth Care Worker

Whitney Derocher Office Administration Lynden Ebach - Welding

Kristen Lafleur - CCA Gabrielle Malbeuf - CCA Mason Mapstone - HETTT Evelyn Martell - Professional Cooking Jacinta Montgrand - CCA Casey Murray - CCA Carly Murray - CCA Janelle Nagy - Office Administration

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