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The federal Department of Justice has announced in a news release that Brenda R. Hildebrandt, Q.C., has been appointed judge of Court of Queen’s Bench, Battleford. Hildebrandt holds an LL.B. from the University of Saskatchewan attained in 1983 and an LL.M. in health law from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2011. She was called to the bar in 1984 after articling with Gauley & Co. in Saskatoon. She spent 13 years

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The Royal Canadian Army Cadets No. 2537 helped with the coat check at the Wounded Warrior Weekend fundraiser Friday in North Battleford. For more photos visit www.newsoptimist.ca. Photo by John Cairns

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there working in health law and civil litigation, before moving to southeast Saskatchewan where she was a sole practitioner. Hildebrandt has been a frequent bar admission course lecturer and also served on the board of Saskatchewan Legal Education Society Inc. (SKLESI), becoming president in 2003-04. Continued on Page 7

The Battlefords and area once again showed strong support for Wounded Warriors. The fifth annual fundraiser to support Wounded Warriors Weekend took place Friday night at the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford. Proceeds go towards supporting Wounded Warriors Weekend, which is directed to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Wounded Warriors Weekend has been spearheaded by country music artist and veteran Blake Emmons, who himself suffers from PTSD. He said the weekend is designed so those PTSD

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sufferers can relax and enjoy outdoor activities and socialize with other “wounded warriors” in a stress-free and non-judgmental environment. “We pretend to golf, we pretend to fish, but more than anything we get together and learn that we are not alone, and it’s OK to not be OK,” said Emmons. PTSD is the unseen condition that results from exposure to traumatic events, such as those experienced by those serving in the military in dangerous or combat situations. The weekend event has since expanded to include police, first responders and others also suffering the affliction. Emmons says Wounded Warriors Weekend has been a success story, providing hope and a reason to

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live for those impacted. “I can name you 26 who are above ground because of [Wounded Warriors Weekend],” said Emmons. Emmons also pointed to the awareness of the issue in Saskatchewan. “Our people in the province of Saskatchewan know more about post-traumatic stress than any province in Canada, and that I’m very proud of.” He continues to be impressed by the support in North Battleford. On a scale of one to 10, North Battleford is “a 15,” Emmons said. He pointed to the massive volunteer effort to put on the annual Wounded Warriors fundraiser. B&D Meats provided the catering, and entertainment for this year’s event was sup-

plied by Donny Parenteau, the Saskatchewan country music singer-songwriter, and his band. A major highlight came when Emmons accepted a cheque from Randy Schwartz, branch manager of Brandt Tractor, for $2,500. It was also confirmed by organizers there was another donation made of $10,000 that was presented anonymously.

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The Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation also shared exciting plans for a more permanent initiative. Emmons said final details are being worked out for “Wounded Warriors Weekend Presents Camp Independence.” The intention is to set up a location at Tobin Lake

where veterans, first responders, police and others with post-traumatic stress can come for a week with their families. The plan is to have equine training, service dog training and also exposure to fishing and golfing. “It’s a place where they can know that they’re not alone, and help them get back into the workforce or get back into the world, and help them know it’s OK to not be OK,” Emmons said. While this initiative is not yet officially confirmed, it is expected to be finalized in the next couple of weeks. Emmons said the plan would be to start with two weeks of Camp Independence and later expand it to four weeks, and then go from there. Continued on Page 5

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