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End in sight for Aquatic Centre woes

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

After years of issues with the building at the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre, it appears the end is finally in sight.

“We feel we’re finally

coming to the end of the cycle for those problems,” said leisure services director Bill Samborski at the city’s planning committee meeting Monday night.

The problems over the past five years included various ongoing HVAC

and building envelope issues that had plagued the centre from the time it opened in the fall of 2012.

The problems included a buildup of humidity inside the structure that was affecting the wood soffit.

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closed for a month in 2013 to address some of the issues; it was also closed for a week in September of 2015 for mechanical and spray-foam installation work.

On Monday, Samborski’s monthly Leisure Services report, focused on the latest remediation efforts. Those include removal and replacement of the steam room ceiling and tiles, which had been collapsing, as well as repairs to the shower room tiles.

Other items to come include drywall repair paint

and replacement doors.

Some capital money will be needed in 2018 to complete some mechanical items, Samborski noted in his report.

He said the building “behaved well” last winter and was looking forward to seeing how it reacted over the coming winter with the latest repairs.

In all, Samborski was happy to see the potential end of the line for the remediation efforts, and praised what the aquatic centre had to offer.

“I’m not exaggerating from my perspective

when I sit here and report to council on what a crown jewel we have in the aquatic centre,” said Samborski. He called it a “special place” and noted people and schools were willing to drive two, three, four, even five hours to use it.

“I’m especially proud … to maybe get to the end of the tunnel and the remediation,” said Samborski. “I think there will be a little bit of minor stuff we’ll need to continue next year, and then put it behind us and concentrate on the future.”

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Joly suggests print industry is broken

The commentaries offered on this editorial page are intended to provide thought-provoking material for our readers. Contributors’ articles, cartoons or letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion of any Regional Optimist staff.

Publisher takes offence

By Peggy Hasein, Publisher Biggar Independent.

I watched with interest as Minister of Canadian Heritage, Melanie Joly, announced her vision for culture in Canada.

It’s disappointing she did not see fit to include some vision for preserving the print industry. She alluded to the fact she thought the business model was broken and that there was a role for Google and Facebook in the discussions.

I am publisher and owner of The Independent, a weekly newspaper in Biggar, Saskatchewan, with a population of approximately 2,200. I am also a small business owner (yes, one of those, who, according to the finance minister, has been cheating on my taxes all these years). Twenty-eight years of successfully operating a business and now it seems my business model is broken.

I have always believed the customer comes first and my customers, my readers, have told me very emphatically they want their local news delivered via print.

Added to that, the best advice the Canadian Minister of Heritage can give me to increase revenue is that I should partner with two American conglomerates – Facebook and Google.

It’s a bit of an insult.

Ironically, if the government would actually place advertising campaigns in my newspapers I would not be asking for support. The Liberal government spent $13.7 million on advertising with social media. Protecting the Canadian domestic market was another priority in the speech. Ad campaigns in local markets would be a great way to lead by example.

The Minister talked a lot about finding a Canadian way. And she mentioned many large centres by name by the smaller communities were visibly absent from her speech. A media usage study conducted by AdCanada Media found “As far as regular weekly media use is concerned, traditional media was still dominant amongst respondents in communities under 5,000 population.”

One of the great strengths of community newspapers is the ability to disseminate information to a targetted audience.

As for newspapers being dead. Consider this stat: according to a study conducted by News Media Canada, “newspapers reach nine out of 10 adults”. Nine out of 10 does not sound like we are dying anytime soon.

Biggar may not have a large population, but its residents pay taxes and vote. We may be a small drop, but add up all the communities in rural Canada, together we make one great big bucket.

School events, minor sports, theatre performances, council news can all be found on the pages of The Independent, 100 per cent Canadian content. Let’s face it, nobody else in the country cares about what happens at Biggar Town Council – but the residents of Biggar do.

I publish the stories that reflect my community; stories that need to be heard.

I note with interest that, while the speech was broadcast live on Facebook, she chose traditional media such as newsprint to announce that she would be making an announcement.

But, a community newspaper is so much more. It is an archiver of history. It chronicles the happenings in the area. Community newspapers are highly regarded as valuable tools for historians and genealogists. One has to wonder why the Canadian Minister of Heritage would not recognize my paper for its valuable contributions.

My newspaper is just an important to preserving the historic landscape of this country as is the CBC. I live and work in my community. I employ local people. I support local projects. I volunteer in my community.

Those American companies do not. They do not employ Canadians. They do not support businesses on our Main Streets. They do not send news gatherers to cover events. They do not contribute to the local or the Canadian economy. They do not care about my community.

They do not share my values – Canadian values.

No, my business model is not broken.

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• Absolutely, he has no right to tell people who can’t afford a French villa they don’t pay enough taxes.

• No, he is serious about fairer taxes and he listened to criticism of his proposals.

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Churchill would never survive in today’s PC world Winston Spencer Churchill, Britain’s greatest prime minister, would never have had a chance in the 21st century.

In my continuing love affair with audio books, I have embarked on my most ambitious read, or listen, yet – a three volume unabridged biography of Churchill. The Last Lion: William Spencer Churchill, was so deeply researched that the author William Manchester died before finishing the third volume. Paul Reid completed it for him, based on Manchester’s notes. The total length is 131 hours, 17 minutes. I’m about half way through, at the point a week before Hitler invades Poland and the Second World War begins in earnest.

While I’m sure the war portion will be enlightening, I am truly in awe about the first half of the series – all the things that led to Churchill being the right leader, at the right time, when all about him seemed to not have a clue as to what to do about Hitler.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year very long row to how. Son of a former Chancellor of the Exchequer (finance minister) who could have been prime minister in his own right, Churchill did more in his first 65 years, before becoming wartime prime minister, than most people could fathom in several lifetimes.

As a young cavalry officer, he spent more time as a war correspondent, doing his own thing, than actually following orders.

At the lowliest officer rank, he had no qualms about taking on a field marshall (a rank higher than the highest general) in the press. He found his way into wars in Cuba, Afghanistan, Sudan and South Africa before settling down to becoming

a prominent member of parliament.

He switched parties, twice, and served in the cabinets of each. He started old age pensions and was a key figure in the eventual independence of Ireland. As First Lord of the Admiralty prior to and during the Great War (later known as the First World War), Churchill ensured a major buildup and modernization of the British fleet. When war came, the Royal Navy was ready.

Churchill also took the fall for a disastrous campaign in Turkey at Gallipoli. While that was going on, he played a key role in the invention of the army tank.

During all this time

he was one of the most prolific and well-paid writers in the world, writing books by the dozen.

His newspaper pieces were in such demand that a series of stories would earn him more than his year-long salary had been as an army officer. This might have had to due with the fact he pulled a lot of strings from his overlysexed mother’s numerous affairs, including the Prince of Wales, the man who became King Edward VII. Churchill spent the 1930s in the political wilderness, and repeatedly sounded the clarion call for action against Nazism.

That’s just a short, short list of his accomplishments to that point.

But in getting there, he also had many character flaws, any one of which,

today, would be totally beyond the pale.

He was a racist, through and through, and didn’t have much respect for those with coloured skin.

Churchill was an imperialist, and truly felt England should rule a large chunk of the world (see above on racism). The man had issues with Ghandi! Yes, that Ghandi! To Churchill, allowing India to gain independence was a horrible sin.

He was an elitist who apparently, not once in his life, drew his own bath (and he liked to have two a day if he could). He had always had servants, as many as seven at a time as a junior officer. He grew up and lived as what we would call today a “one per center,” even though he was usually just one

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Carjacking suspect remains in custody Staff A man arrested Thursday in the Maidstone area following an extensive search by police has now made two court appearances and remains in custody in the Saskatoon Correction Centre.

Jeremy Kelly Buffin, 29, made his first two appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday morning and again Monday morning by CCTV, and his next appearance will be by CCTV in Maidstone, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. His case has been adjourned to allow for disclosure to defence.

Buffin is charged with robbery with a weapon, pointing a firearm, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of property obtained by crime, and of flight from police.

He was arrested Thursday morning last week after he exited a car that became stuck in a slough near Maidstone.

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day night around 11:45 pm in Edmonton.

The search made its way across the border.

Members from Maidstone, Battlefords, Unity, Onion Lake, Turtleford, Cutknife and Lloydminster Detachments, RCMP Police Dog Services and the RCMP Emergency Response Team were on the scene until late Thursday evening. Assistance was also provided by RCMP unmanned aerial vehicles and “K” Division RCMP

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There was a heavy police presence in the Maidstone and the Paynton areas on Thursday. Members were attending farm and acreages in the Paynton/ Maidstone areas.

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Churchill was a chauvinist and sexist. Any one of his cracks made to or about women would today sink him as soon as it hit Twitter.

By today’s standards, he was deeply flawed, politically incorrect to the extreme. One social media search would sink his chances of ever getting elected again. There is not forgiveness for flaw of any type in today’s society.

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Social media use attracts Italians to local farm

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There was an international flavour to the gathering at T. Scherman Acres south of Battleford last Wednesday.

That was provided by a group of 18 farmers from Italy who had come as part of a tour of farms throughout western Canada.

The group had just come in from Lloydminster and they planned to head to more farms to the east, including around Wynyard, in the following days.

It was through social media that they found out about the Scherman farm, run by Trevor Scherman and his father Pat. Trevor has an active presence on Twitter posting about farm-related topics, and that caught the attention of those organizing the tour’s itinerary.

The group tracked Trevor down on Twitter only a couple of days before.

“Now here they are,” he said.

The Italian group spent a good deal of time at the Scherman operation looking over the variety of equipment on display. It was Trevor Scherman who showed the group around the seeding equipment and tractors on site, as well as the sprayers.

There was one particular brand that especially caught their interest, not surprisingly.

“They’re very keen on John Deere stuff,” said Scherman.

One notable piece of vintage equipment that impressed the Italians at the farm was a restored John Deere 5010 tractor from 1964. It drew plenty of interest and a lot of photographs that made their way on to social media.

It was Pat Scherman who provided the demonstration of their most prized piece of equipment at the farm: the ScherGain Solution System they had developed on their own.

It consisted of a droppan that measures the amount of grain being left behind on the field when combining. The idea is for farmers to be able to manage their losses and maximize the amount of crop that goes into the bins and to market.

This was just one notable stop on a tour that began in Calgary Oct. 8 and which was scheduled to run a week and a half.

The group on tour consisted of farmers who hailed from Italy’s northern regions of Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.

The group was led by Elio Mastrangelo, an Italian travel agent for John Deere Italy. In the past, Mastrangelo had organizing tours of customers and dealers of John Deere to visit the company’s factories in Iowa and Illinois.

But over the last couple

‘Between hand motions and a couple of calculators, we’re basically talking agriculture.

We don’t need to know all the words.’

These were the scenes at T. Scherman Acres south of Battleford on Oct. 11.

A tour party of 19 Italian farmers was on hand to tour the property and see how farming is done in Saskatchewan.

of years, Mastrangelo said, he started organizing other tours on his own, without a sponsor, by using his social media accounts on Facebook or Twitter.

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Saskatchewan Pipeline Gathering System Project Township 50 Ranges 25, 26, 27, 28 W3M Township 51 Range 24 W3M Wednesday, November 1 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142 111 Main Street Maidstone, Saskatchewan 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, November 2 Wild Rose Pavilion Lloydminster Exhibition 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Husky Midstream is proposing to build two pipelines - a 20” line to transport crude oil from area thermal projects to Lloydminster and an 8” line to transport condensate. The project is located within the RMs of Britannia, Eldon and Frenchman Butte.

Representatives from Safety, Environment, Facility Construction, Surface Land, Regulatory, Engineering, Operations, and the Business Unit will be available to provide information on the project and answer your questions.

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After the tour, the Scherman family provided plenty of Saskatchewan food and hospitality for their Italian guests. Photos by John Cairns

‘This country, for agriculture, is incredible, because you have a lot, a lot, a lot of land.’

Continued from Page 6 “You can see the results,” said Mastrangelo.

“I have 18 farmers who are very enthusiastic about this travel in Canada. They are enjoying meeting with other local farmers, so they can exchange experience, ideas, maybe some same issues, because the issues are the same for all the people that work in farming activities. I’m very happy because between my people and the people that they meet, they start sometimes, they exchange emails, and they create relationships. It’s nice.”

For this leg of the trip they found a Saskatchewan contact, Louise Carduner, who used social media to find farms for the Italian farmers to visit and acted as their tour guide once in the province.

Mastrangelo had chosen Canada for these tours because “this country, for

agriculture, is incredible, because you have a lot, a lot, a lot of land.”

Mastrangelo pointed out some notable differences between farms on the Canadian prairies and those in Italy.

He noted that Italian farms are usually much smaller, about 25-30 hectares, mainly because there is a limited area of Italy where the soil is good.

Those mainly are in the Milan and Bologna areas in the north, as well as areas of southern Italy, which are good for wheat crops.

Another thing that impressed the tour group was the amount and size of the machinery. According to Mastrangelo, “when they see the stuff a local farmer has to use, they are very surprised because in Italy you can’t afford to buy machinery, it’s very expensive.”

There was one challenge that everyone from both sides of the Atlantic had to overcome, and that was the language barrier.

Most of the Italian group had limited to no English.

However, it was evident on the Scherman farm that the Italian farmers did share something in common with their unilingual English-speaking hosts from Saskatchewan, and that was the language of agriculture.

“They don’t necessarily need to speak English to communicate with the Canadian farmer or the United States farmer,” said Mastrangelo.

With a few words, he said, the Italian farmers “understand everything, because they have the common problems and the common targets.”

Scherman agreed, pointing to the use of hand gestures and the use of

common measurements like bushels and tonnes, so they could understand how much the yield would be.

“It’s all agriculture,” said Scherman. “Between hand motions and a couple of calculators, we’re basically talking agriculture.

We don’t need to know all the words.”

As for the types of crops grown in Italy, there is much similarity to what is found in the fields across

Saskatchewan.

Mastrangelo says that in northern Italy there is a lot of corn, soybean, wheat and barley, while in southern Italy the soil is good for durum wheat, which is normally the source for the country’s world-famous pasta.

“We’re all in the same boat, we’re all doing the same thing, just in different countries,” said Scherman.

In all, the Canadian hosts were impressed with the enthusiasm and the attention they got from the touring party from Italy.

The tour at the Scherman farm ended with some typical Saskatchewan hospitality, with the Schermans providing food for their guests from Italy.

“We’re in the shop, sitting around some moose and deer horns, talking agriculture,” Scherman said.

Notice of Special Meeting of Members TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the members of Innovation Credit Union (the ‘Credit Union’) will be held at the Sky Centre, Living Sky Casino in Swift Current on November 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. to consider and if thought fit to approve the Special Resolution above.

The Board of Directors has established a voting period during which the members may vote on the resolution. It begins on the day the resolution is presented to the membership on November 22, 2017 and ends on December 8, 2017 at the times identified at the branch advice centre and on the Credit Union website.

Members may vote on the resolution electronically, through the internet and at Credit Union branch advice centres, through paper ballots at the meeting, by mail and at Credit Union branch and mobile advice centres.

Members may attend personally and participate in the meeting on November 22, 2017 or participate in the meeting electronically through communication facilities established by the Credit Union. Details of how to participate in the meeting electronically are available at branch advice centres and on the Credit Union website.

Member information about the process to become a federal credit union and its impact on the Credit Union and its members as well as a copy of the Special Resolution to be considered by the membership is available at each branch advice centre of the Credit Union and through the Credit Union website: www.innovationcu.ca. Creditors who have concerns may contact Innovation Credit Union.

Special Resolution:

What you’re voting on Special Resolution to approve the continuance of Innovation Credit Union as a federal credit union under the federal Bank Act. BE IT RESOLVED: 1. (a) Innovation Credit Union is authorized to apply to the appropriate official or regulator of Canada to become a federal credit union; and (b) If the application is accepted, the continuance of Innovation Credit Union as a federal credit union under the Bank Act is approved.

2. The board may abandon the application at any time prior to Innovation Credit Union becoming a federal credit union if deemed necessary, without further approval of the members.

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NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE DISCLOSURE ON CONTINUANCE REGULATIONS (FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS) Date: October 6, 2017

To: Members of Innovation Credit Union

Important qualifications

From November 22, 2017 to December 8, 2017, the members of Innovation Credit Union (“Innovation”) will vote on a special resolution to authorize Innovation Credit Union to make an application to become a federal credit union. Members of Innovation Credit Union are invited to consider the information in this Notice before voting. Votes can be submitted during the voting period using one of the voting methods available.

In accordance with the Disclosure on Continuance Regulations (Federal Credit Unions) [the “Regulations”], this Notice is provided to inform Innovation Credit Union members of changes to deposit insurance coverage that would apply to their deposits held with Innovation in the event that Innovation becomes a federal credit union and, on that same day, a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (“CDIC”).

Deposit insurance automatically applies to eligible deposits held at financial institutions that are members of deposit insurance protection agencies. It protects depositors’ savings in case of financial institution failure.

Deposits held with Innovation Credit Union are currently insured by the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (“CUDGC”), which insures deposits held at credit unions incorporated in Saskatchewan.

If Innovation becomes a federal credit union, it will automatically become a member of the CDIC and CUDGC deposit insurance coverage will cease to apply. The CDIC insures deposits held by its member institutions, which include banks, federal credit unions, trust and loan companies.

The information included in this Notice is current as of the date of this Notice. Deposit insurance coverage offered by CUDGC and/or the CDIC may change in the future.

What is covered in this Notice

The publication of this Notice and a positive vote by the members of Innovation Credit Union to apply to become a federal credit union do not guarantee that approval will be granted by Canada’s Minister of Finance and other regulatory bodies or that becoming a federal credit union will occur on the dates referenced in this Notice or in any other document or that it will occur under the conditions stated in this Notice or in any other document.

Continuation day The continuation day is the date that Innovation would become a federal credit union, as indicated in the letters patent issued by Canada’s Minister of Finance granting Innovation Credit Union continuance. On that same day, Innovation Credit Union would become a member of the CDIC, CUDGC deposit insurance coverage would end and CDIC deposit insurance coverage would begin.

Current Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC) deposit insurance coverage Until the continuation day, the full amount of deposits held with Innovation Credit Union, including accrued interest, is insured by CUDGC as described in Table 1. The insurance applies to all forms of personal, business and trust deposits held in Saskatchewan credit unions. The insurance covers all deposits in Saskatchewan credit unions regardless of membership, citizenship, or residence of the depositor.

In accordance with the Regulations, this Notice includes the following: • Continuation day: information about the day on which current CUDGC deposit insurance coverage Table 1: Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC) deposit insurance coverage for deposits held with Innovation Deposits held Deposits in Deposits in a Deposits in an Deposits in a Deposits in a would end and CDIC deposit insurance in one name more than one trust account RRSP RRIF TFSA name (joint coverage would begin; deposits) • Current CUDGC deposit insurance Deposits fully insured coverage: a description of the CUDGC Savings ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ coverage that currently applies to accounts* deposits held with Innovation; Chequing Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable ✓ ✓ ✓ accounts* • Transitional CDIC coverage: a GIC and other ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ description of the CDIC coverage that terms*† regardless of length to maturity would apply during the transition Money orders, Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable ✓ ✓ ✓ period to pre-existing deposits held certified cheques, with Innovation; and traveler’s cheques, • Standard CDIC coverage: a description drafts, and prepaid letters of credit in of the CDIC coverage that would respect of which a apply after the transition period to credit union is deposits held with Innovation and how primarily liable this coverage differs from the pre*Including the Canadian dollar equivalent of foreign currency deposits continuance CUDGC deposit insurance †Including the principal on index-linked term deposits and the return once the credit union is holding it coverage applicable to Innovation Credit Union.

What is NOT covered by the CUDGC deposit insurance: Additional information will be provided to Innovation Credit Union (1) membership shares issued by a credit union; (2) investment members by direct mail regarding the special resolution to authorize shares issued by a credit union; (3) securities and shares issued by an application to become a federal credit union, and the changes to other corporations; (4) mutual funds; (5) bonds, notes, treasury bills, deposit insurance that would result from becoming a federal credit and debentures issued by governments or corporations; (6) money union. orders, certified cheques, traveler’s cheques, debentures, drafts, This information is also available at any Innovation Credit Union and prepaid letters of credit in respect of which a credit union is not branch and the Innovation Credit Union web site: primarily liable; and (7) the return on index-linked term deposits www.innovationcu.ca before it is paid to the credit union; safety deposit box contents and other securities held for safekeeping.

The information includes examples to help members understand the changes to deposit insurance coverage.

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Transitional CDIC coverage

coverage is available for a five-year term deposit but not for a seven-year term deposit. CUDGC provides coverage for deposits regardless of the length of any fixed repayment period.

Starting on the continuation day, deposit insurance coverage for deposits held with Innovation Credit Union would be covered by the CDIC so long as deposits are eligible for CDIC coverage. CUDGC deposit insurance would no longer apply, including to those deposits not eligible for CDIC coverage.

A transition period would begin on the continuation day. During this transition period, any “pre-existing deposits” — deposits that were made with Innovation before it became a federal credit union and that remain outstanding on the continuation day — would be insured by the CDIC to the same extent as the current CUDGC deposit insurance coverage described above. During this period CDIC deposit insurance coverage would not apply to •

deposits in a foreign currency or that are payable outside Canada;

•

deposits in respect of which the Government of Canada is a preferred claimant; and

•

investments in non-equity shares and declared but unpaid dividends on those shares

The transition period would end 180 days after the continuation day, in the case of preexisting demand deposits; and on the date of maturity, in the case of a pre-existing deposit that is to be repaid on a fixed day (i.e., a term deposit or a GIC).

For example, and bearing in mind the abovenoted exceptions to CDIC coverage, if the continuation day were January 1, 2020, any eligible pre-existing deposit that is not for a fixed period would have unlimited coverage until June 28, 2020 inclusive, minus any amount withdrawn from the eligible preexisting deposits during this period. Any eligible pre-existing deposit that is for a fixed term, bearing in mind the above-noted exceptions to CDIC coverage, would have unlimited coverage until the end of that fixed term.

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Deposits in foreign currencies: The CDIC does not provide deposit insurance coverage for any deposits in a foreign currency or any deposits that are payable outside Canada. This is different from the deposit insurance provided by CUDGC, which covers all deposits regardless of currency.

•

Government of Canada as a preferred claimant: The CDIC does not provide deposit insurance coverage for deposits in respect of which the Government of Canada is a preferred claimant.

No such restriction is expressed in respect of CUDGC deposit insurance.

Table 2: CDIC standard deposit insurance coverage Deposits held Deposits in a in one name trust account

Deposits in an RRSP

Deposits in a RRIF

Deposits in a TFSA

Deposits in more than one name (joint deposits)

Deposits held for paying realty taxes on mortgaged property

Deposits insured up to $100,000 (principal and interest combined) per category listed above.

Must be in Canadian currency and payable in Canada.

Savings accounts

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Chequing accounts

✓

✓

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

✓

Not applicable

GIC and other term deposits (with original terms to maturity of five years or less)*

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Not applicable

Money orders, certified cheques, traveler’s cheques, bank drafts, and prepaid letters of credit in respect of which a CDIC member institution is primarily liable

✓

✓

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

✓

Not applicable

Debentures issued as proof of deposit for CDIC member institutions (other than banks)

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Not applicable

*Including the principal on index-linked term deposits and the return once the credit union is holding it

The CDIC transitional coverage does not apply to deposits that are made with Innovation Credit Union on or after the continuation day. During the transition period, these deposits would be treated as separate deposits from any pre-existing deposits and would be covered in accordance with the CDIC standard deposit insurance coverage that is described in the next section.

Once the transition period ends, the CDIC standard deposit insurance coverage that is described in the next section would apply to all eligible deposits with Innovation Credit Union. For the purpose of determining deposit insurance coverage per insurance category, eligible pre-existing deposits would be combined with eligible deposits made on or after the continuation day.

Standard CDIC coverage

What is NOT covered by standard CDIC Deposit Insurance coverage: (1) membership shares issued by a federal credit union; (2) any shares issued by a federal credit union; (3) GIC and other term deposits that are repayable only after a period of greater than five years; (4) deposits in foreign currencies and deposits that are payable outside Canada; (5) debentures issued by a federal credit union; (6) shares issued by other corporations; (7) mutual funds; (8) bonds, notes, treasury bills, and debentures issued by governments or corporations; (9) money orders, certified cheques, traveler’s cheques, drafts, and prepaid letters of credit in respect of which a federal credit union is not primarily liable; (10) principal protected notes (with some exceptions) (11) safety deposit box contents and (12) securities held for safekeeping.

The CDIC’s standard deposit insurance coverage would apply to all eligible deposits that are made with Innovation Credit Union after the continuation day. This is the same deposit insurance coverage that applies to all CDIC member institutions.

Specific examples of how transitional coverage works are available at www.innovationcu.ca.

There are certain differences between the deposit insurance coverage provided by the CDIC and CUDGC:

If you have any questions on deposit insurance, you can also visit the following Web sites:

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Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation: www.cdic.ca

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Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation: www.cudgc.sk.ca

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Coverage limit: The CDIC provides deposit insurance coverage for all eligible deposits up to a maximum amount of $100,000 for each of the categories, in each of its member institutions (please refer to Table 2). This means that, if you have deposits in more than one category, you will be insured for up to $100,000 in each of those categories, for each CDIC member institution. CUDGC provides deposit insurance for the full amount of the deposits.

Term deposits or GICs with a term exceeding five years: The CDIC’s standard deposit insurance coverage does not protect deposits that have a term of more than five years. For example,

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Stereo Playground Plays Gutters on Saturday

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

On Saturday, Oct. 21, local group Stereo Playground is hosting their CD release party at Gutters. The new EP is titled Buffalo 409, and two tracks are currently available on Soundcloud. A Facebook event lists times from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Tickets are $10, and the band is giving away EPs with ticket purchases. Photo submitted

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A breach of privacy report was released last week into an incident where confidential information was faxed by mistake from Saskatoon to a North Battleford computer store.

Kelly’s Computer Works in North Battleford received the fax, according to the Oct. 10 report of Ronald Kruzeniski, Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner. The local business informed the privacy commissioner of the breach on Sept. 7, and an investigation was launched.

According to the commissioner’s report, the fax originated from Saskatoon Regional Health Authority, Non-Invasive Cardiology, St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. The intended recipient was Dr. Arstides Rodriguez Naranjo.The fax contained one patient’s exercise tolerance results.

Information in the fax included the patient’s name, medical record number, provincial health number, date of birth, age, gender, type of medication the patient was taking, results of the cardiac test,

conclusion of the test and recommendation for an additional cardiac test for the patient. In his report, the privacy commissioner determined that SRHA had adequately contained the breach and had also notified the patient.

The investigation determined a medical office assistant in the non-invasive cardiology department “had inadvertently sent the fax to the incorrect fax number,” according to the report.

Moreover, this is not the first time a fax has been sent by mistake to Kelly’s Computer Works.

In Jan. 2017, the privacy commissioner had also been notified by Kelly’s Computer Works of a misdirected fax that it had received. It had also been sent by the non-invasive cardiology unit at St. Paul’s Hospital and had also been intended for Dr. Rodriguez.

The privacy commissioner ultimately found that SRHA’s faxing practises “do not follow its internal policy and procedure regarding faxing personal health information.”

Those policies included notifying the recipient by

telephone that confidential or personal information was being transmitted; to ask the receiver to stand by the fax machine to receive the information; and to ask the receiver for confirmation of receipt of the information.

In his final report, Kruzeniski indicated his office has asked the SRHA to explore options to “block outgoing fax numbers from either the fax machine or through its telecommunications service provider.”

However, the health region found that neither the fax machine nor the telecommunication service provider had the ability to block outgoing fax numbers.

Kruzeniski also made a draft recommendation that the SRHA “implement mandatory annual privacy training for all employees.” However, he also noted that in response to the draft investigation report, SHRA indicated it was “difficult to respond to this recommendation as all 12 Saskatchewan regional health authorities were in the process of transitioning into one provincial health authority.”

baton and a small quantity of cannabis, scales, and Canadian currency.

Police also recovered a stolen vehicle from Alberta.

Four adults were arrested in the residence and are facing several weapons charges and offences related to the stolen automobile. Two small children were also removed and placed with family.

The same day, at approximately 8 p.m., Battlefords RCMP conducted a Criminal Code search warrant executed at the 1200 block of 106th Street in North Battleford. Cocaine, hydromorphone, and several other types of pills were seized. Five adults – three women and two men – were arrested and charges are currently pending.

RCMP searches net weapons, drugs Staff

Friday, Oct. 13, shortly before 2:30 p.m., Battlefords RCMP executed a Criminal Code search warrant for a residence in the 700 block of 99th Street in North Battleford.

The search resulted in the seizure of a sawed off .22 calibre rifle, a shotgun, a pellet gun resembling an assault rifle, an extendable

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Games Centre gains platinum sponsor

Seen at the announcement were, left to right, Pat Vescio - chief engineer, Lori Dyok, Nicki Haberstock - shift supervisor, Rob Rongve - games co-chair, Calvin MacCormack - general manager, facility operations at Northland Power Inc., David Schell - games co-chair, Newman Matchim - manager of North Battleford Generating Station, and Richard Pratchler - maintenance manager, North Battleford Power Plant. Photos by John Cairns

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The latest 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games announcement was a big one: Northland Power has

Town council notes: Museum attendance up, new grader on agenda

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

The Fred Light Museum’s September report was brought in front of Battleford town council Monday.

August was a successful month as admission donations and visitors nearly doubled compared to last August. Last August’s admission donations were $810 with 320 visitors, while this August’s admission donations were $1,422 with 610 visitors.

The town is set to buy a new grader. There are different tiers of emissions regulations, and next year graders are set to be built according to Tier 4. Chief Administrative Officer John Enns-Wind’s report stated “tier 4 production model [may] result in higher operational costs, due to the use of DEF fluid/filters or combination thereof.” 2017 models, the supply of which is dwindling, are built according to tier 3. Works Manager Eric Bilanski (who EnnsWind describes as being able to “make a penny into a wire”), along with EnnsWind, suggested the town purchase a 2017 grader.

The town is scheduled to replace the previous grader next year anyway. Bilanski said purchasing a 2017 grader would result in savings “upwards of $20,000 to $30,000.” Council authorized the purchase of a new grader not to exceed $300,000.

signed on as a $40,000 Diamond Sponsor for the Games.

Their contribution will be towards the Games Centre, which will be located at the Western Development Museum while the games are running Feb 18-24.

According to Jane Zielke de Montbrun, the

Games Centre will be a place where there will be a place for “good food, great entertainment and lots of fun activities including sleigh rides, games, a bonfire, dancing, a jersey night and a big screen TV for sports fans, cultural and interactive activity and a kids corner.”

It would also be a place

Everyone was out in full force at the announcement of Northland Power as the $40,000 Diamond Sponsor of the Games Centre at the Saskatchewan Winter Games. The announcement was made outside the Northland Power Curling Centre.

for games volunteers and spectators to be able to relax. It will be open between 4 and 10 p.m. each day.

Northland Power CEO Calvin MacCormack said at the announcement the reason they sponsored the Games Centre was “we

just felt it was part of our ongoing commitment to the community and the vibrancy of the community.”

This is the latest in a series of funding announcements about sponsorships for the Saskatchewan Winter Games. At city coun-

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hosting of the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford.

Games committee cochairs Rob Rongve and Da-

vid Schell as well as games manager Nicole Clow were before city council Tuesday night providing the latest update on preparations for the Games.

Overall, organizers expressed confidence that preparations for the games are on track.

“It’s coming together, we think, very well,” said Rongve. “We have a long ways to go yet. Nicole

(Clow) has a million balls database opens and regup in the air at this point istrations will start to be that we’re all working on, accepted and collected onIt is a hectic time for but she’s doing most of the line. those working towards the work.”

Schell expressed conThe committee is also fidence their committee mindful of the fact that the would be able to obtain the games are fast approach- 1,200 volunteers that are ing, happening Feb 18-24. needed during the games.

According to the delega“We know this comtion, they are now down to munity steps up awesome five monthly board meet- when it comes to volunings left for their games teering for every event we committee, which “actu- have,” Schell said. “We’re ally puts the scare of ev- relying on the community Winter Games manerything into us,” Rongve again, and we know we ager Nicole Clow and said. The Winter Games won’t be disappointed.”

Games committee cocommittee was scheduled A major event happenchairs David Schell and to hold another meeting ing prior to the games is Rob Rongve update city again the following eveplanned for Nov. 24 and council on preparations ning, on Wednesday.

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The group had also just sion Orientation in the come off another big an- community. nouncement earlier from Games manager Clow Vantage Chartered Profes- outlined what that would sional Accountants, who entail in her presentation, signed on as the latest with representatives from $25,000 Platinum sponsor. the nine Districts and the Rongve said finding 18 Provincial Sports Govsponsorships was a main erning Bodies arriving in priority, and he reiterated the city to hear the plans his committee’s commit- for the Games. ment to ensuring there was Some other highlights a surplus at the end of the in the written report to games. He also said more council from the Games announcements are up- committee include the folcoming, with more compa- lowing: The plan right now is nies coming on board.

While Rongve’s re- for the grand opening cerThe Games host committee held a news conference Thursday at the Civic Centre marks focused on sponsor- emony to happen Feb 18, to officially launch their registration database, which is where volunteers can ships, David Schell spoke 2018 featuring local talent, register for the Winter Games running Feb. 18-24. The first two volunteers to about the games’ need for the parade of athletes and register online were Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford and Mayor Ames volunteers. The launch of the lighting of the caulLeslie of Battleford. As of noon, the database was opened up to the general their volunteer campaign dron. Competition begins public at large to sign up. Look back to Tuesday’s News-Optimist or visit www/ was scheduled for Thurs- Feb 19 and wraps Feb 21 1471 - 100th Street North Battleford 445-4451 newsoptimist.ca for more information on the online registration database day at the Civic Centre at for ten sports, while the project. Photos by John Cairns 10 a.m. That is when the other nine will run from Staff Reporter

Feb 21 to 24. Talent and the speakers at the Opening Ceremonies are right now in the process of being confirmed.

A Games Central will be housed at the Western Development Museum and will be a venue for the volunteers and guests to the community to socialize and experience cultural events. A naming sponsor has been secured and an announcement will come shortly.

As well, the plan for the Athletes Village is coming together. Transformation of North West College and the North Battleford Comprehensive High School into an athletes village is expected to take only a couple of days prior to the Games. The amenities and services are being finalized right now as well.

The Sports and Venues division is also finalizing venue plans, and securing the many legacy items being purchased for the Games.

In speaking to reporters Tuesday, Mayor Ryan Bater expressed confidence about where things stood with the Winter Games.

“Of course we’ve been seeing announcements almost on a daily basis now of corporate citizens who are stepping up and supporting this,” said Bater.

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Stars win wild one against Legionnaires

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The Battlefords AAA Stars came out on the right side of a 6-5 score against the Swift Current Legionnaires in a game in which both teams took turns being hot and cold.

Saturday’s game at the Civic Centre was a wild and streaky affair, with a string of goals by one team always being answered by the other.

The Stars took an early 3-0 lead with the first goal coming from Matt Allardyce while Luke Fennig scored two more to extend the margin.

That barrage chased Swift Current goaltender Cody Levesque out of the net, to be replaced by Steven Duchscher.

Hunter Lamb’s goal, his first of three on the night, came at the 11:53 mark to wrap up the scoring in the first period.

Despite the opening

The celebration is on after Tye Scherger’s goal that put the Battlefords Stars up 5-3 over the Swift Current Legionnaires Saturday night at the Civic Centre. They added one more later in the game to secure a 6-5 win. Photo by John Cairns

flurry by the Stars, it was actually Swift Current that led in the shots department 16-9 through one.

In the second period the Legionnaires tied it up on two goals from Owen Ozar, the first coming on the power play.

But the Stars regained their lead late in the pe-

riod with an unassisted goal by Tye Scherger, followed by a power play goal from Scherger again with Trey Stocker and Ian Hillis assisting to make it 5-3 through two.

The shots on goal still favoured the Legionnaires 29-17 after 40 minutes.

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selves down two men when Scherger was assessed a boarding penalty with 3:40 left. Coach Johnston yelled “you’re kidding” when the penalty was called. Fortunately, the Stars managed to kill off the penalty.

“Not very good,” was Johnston’s assessment of the officiating afterwards.

“They took the game away from the kids.”

Still, the Stars have their second win of the year, against four defeats, which puts them in a tie for 10th place in the standings with the Notre Dame Argos and the Saskatoon Blazers on four points.

Carter Serhyenko got the win in net for the Battlefords with 28 saves on 33 shots.

The Stars now head on the road Thursday night for their next contest against the Saskatoon Blazers.

They’ll play the Blazers at the Civic Centre Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

opment fee and followed that up by getting forward Ryan Gil from the National Collegiate Development Conference’s Rochester Monarchs.

Braid, who had an assist in his debut for the North Stars Friday night in a 5-2 win over the Melville Mil-

lionaires, had five points in nine games with the Bobcats prior to Wednesday’s trade.

The 20 year old from Chauvin, Alta. had 22 points in 35 games last year for the Bobcats and played in 71 Western Hockey League games over the course of three seasons for the Kamloops Blazers and the Saskatoon Blades.

Gil, a 19 year old from Torrance, Calif., had three points in nine games for the Monarchs after a 39-point campaign with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks U18 program last season.

He was not in the lineup Friday night but is expected to suit up this weekend.

As a result of the two new players joining the team, the North Stars parted ways with forward Ryan Rothenburger and defenceman Sunil Sahota.

Rothenburger, a 20 year old from Radisson, had no points in four games with the North Stars and is now suiting up for Fort Knox in the Prairie Junior Hockey League.

Sahota, an 18 year old from Merritt, B.C., played in one game for the team and is expected to play in the Junior B ranks in his home province.

The North Stars are back at home Friday night for a 7:30 p.m. affair with the Melfort Mustangs.

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tended the lead to 6-3 when they rattled the puck off the goalpost early in the third.

Seconds later, Damon McKenzie made no mistake, firing home another power play goal. Hillis got the assist.

Two goals by Lamb narrowed the margin down to 6-5, but that would be it

for the Legionnaires as the Stars held on for a 6-5 advantage, while the final shots on goal favoured Swift Current 33-29.

It was a wild game, but Stars coach Norm Johnston was simply happy to come away with a “w.”

“A win’s a win,” said Johnston in speaking to reporters after the game.

“Right now all that matters is getting these kids to win and score goals, that’s all that matters.”

The game was also dominated by penalties and some officiating that got under the skin of the coaches on both sides.

In the second period, a major penalty for charging was assessed to Shayde Peterson of the Stars, but there was considerable confusion over the initial call with coaches on the Legionnaires yelling to the referees that they “had the wrong guy.”

In the third period, with the Stars clinging to a 6-5 lead, they found them-

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The first few weeks of the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League haven’t gone according to plan for the Battlefords Sharks.

Following a 6-1 setback to the Saskatoon Stars Sunday afternoon at the Battleford Arena, the Sharks have lost their first six games of the campaign to the Melville Prairie Fire, the Prince Albert Northern Bears and the Stars respectively.

Despite the tough start, Sharks head coach Gary Berggren believes that the team is headed in the right direction.

“The effort level wasn’t there in the first weekend against Melville on the road, but it’s getting better the last two weekends and now we’re at the point where we expect our effort level to be all season,” Berggren said.

“As we go forward, especially with this weekend’s road games in Regina, our main focus is going to be on our penalty

kill and power play. In this league, special teams is often the difference between winning and losing games.”

Saturday’s home opener for the Sharks ended up being one to forget as they came out on the wrong end of a 12-1 contest against the Stars.

“If you look at the score, you might think that we didn’t show up,” Berggren said. “However, our first period of play was the best that we had all year.

“The problem was, we took way too many penal-

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ites and the Stars were able to capitalize on the power play as they often do.”

Ensley Fendlet had the lone goal in Saturday’s loss, while Sydney Rowley found the back of the net the following day for the Sharks.

Sunday’s game was marred by a scary incident in the first period when Logan Halter crashed hard into the boards and had to

be helped off of the ice.

“It’s a wait and see situation with how her condition is,” Berggren said after the game. “She was getting some x-rays done and hopefully she’ll be okay.”

The Sharks will look to pick up their first win of the year this weekend in Regina, as they’ll take on the host Rebels on Saturday and Sunday.

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“Another thing that we’re going to focus on this week is our defensive zone play. When you give up 18 goals over the course of two games, it’s something that needs be worked on.”

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Runners in the junior boys division made their way around a newly built course in Turtleford during the provincial high school cross country championship Saturday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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Back in August, the course for the 2017 provincial high school cross country championship didn’t even exist.

Thanks to some hard work from the students and staff of Turtleford Community School, along with people in the town, everything was put into place for the event that took place Saturday.

“Another teacher and I mapped out the course in early August and we got the town on side by building the bridge over Turtle River,” Turtleford Community School and event organizer Laurel Derenoski said.

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ery go through to make the trail in the push and my Grade 8 class spent a lot of time in the bushes behind the school to help get everything finalized.”

With 575 athletes from 160 schools competing in six different divisions, the challenges that the course presented proved to be different from many of the events that have taken place around the province.

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More than 100 friends and family members attended the celebration of the 80th birthday of Jean Sherman (nee Crawley). Photos submitted by Carol Deagnon

the celebration of the 80th birthday of Jean Sherman (nee Crawley). The Come and Go Tea was a great afternoon of visiting with family and friends, two

of whom share a Sept. 20 birthday with Jean. The tea was followed by a family supper which 40 members enjoyed. Attending the tea was a long-time resident

Also in attendance was Jean’s newest great-grandchild, Everett Nicholas, four days old, son of Chad Bernier and Sara Morrison of Langham.

of Maymont, now of River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, Sarah Beaudoin, approaching her 100th birthday. Also in attendance was Jean’s newest great-grandchild, Everett Nicholas, four days old, son of Chad Bernier and Sara Morrison of Langham. Great party, Jean!

Just reminding everyone of the two fundraisers: Maymont Memorial Hall and Maymont Seniors’ Center on Oct. 28 Roast Beef Supper and Entertainment. If you don’t have tickets you can call Dean Rogers, president of Maymont Seniors at 306-3894223 or Bonnie or Neil Milman at 306-389-4312.

Sharon United Church Supper will be Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Maymont School gym from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

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Maymont Library will be having a fundraiser Dec. 5 with its annual Tea and Bake Sale, a great place to buy your Christmas baking. Tickets will be sold for $2 and prizes will be $50 Walmart gift certificate, $60 gift certificate donated by Kyle and Jennifer Combres from Prairie Medal and a Sear’s doll donated by Carol Deagnon (doll can be seen at the Library).

Any donation of baked goods is welcome. Please be advised that the Library is now scent-free, thanks.

Summer reading program winners were Weston and Marshall Kormish, Jaden Caldwell, Logan Combres, and Ryan Voegeli.

Annual flu shot campaign begins Oct. 23 Arm Yourself: Protect Yourself. It’s time for your annual flu shot Submitted

Prairie North Health Region’s seasonal influenza immunization campaign begins Monday, October 23.

Flu shot clinics are scheduled for the next several weeks at locations across the Region. You are encouraged to get your flu

shot as soon as possible to provide the best protection throughout the flu season which typically begins in North America in early November and continues to around the end of March.

Everyone age six months and over is encouraged to get the flu shot.

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als with chronic health conditions. By getting the flu shot, you are also protecting newborn babies and others who are unable to receive the vaccine,” Cappelle stated.

Influenza immunization is free of charge. You can get your flu shot at the public clinics and at public health offices across Prairie North until the end of March. Most pharmacies and some physician/nurse practitioner offices also offer the flu vaccine.

This year’s vaccine provides protection against the four strains of influenza expected to circulate this flu season. Only injectable vaccine is being offered through Saskatchewan’s free public influenza immunization program.

Cappelle explained that flu vaccine is very safe.

“The most common side effect is tenderness at the injection site. That tenderness – if any – typically lasts one to two days,” she said.

“Influenza (the flu) is a serious viral disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. It should not be confused with the ‘stomach flu’ or common cold. Influenza is highly contagious and the best way to prevent it is by receiving flu vaccine annually and as early in the season as possible,” stated Cappelle.

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This was some of the food on offer Sunday night at Battleford United Church as they held their Fall Beef Supper. The supper ran from 5 to 7 p.m. and attracted a big turnout of local residents. Photos by John Cairns

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Since Project FeederWatch began, more than 69,000 participants have counted more than 142 million birds and submitted over 2.5 million checklists.

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Thanks for the fun!” If you have a bird feeder or yard that attracts birds, why not pursue an interest in these fascinating animals while contributing to a valuable North America-wide project?

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Canadian participants receive a subscription to BSC’s magazine BirdWatch Canada, a poster of common feeder birds, a calendar, last season’s results, and access to online

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By Evelyn Gardiner Art Club members relaxed and had some quiet time painting Tuesday, maybe because all the fall work is done.

A reminder that our Art Club Show and Sale will be on this weekend, Friday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with the Marigold Market.

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The Creative Kids Committee, who raises money to assist children in affording various art, dance, drama or music, runs our canteen. They will offer homemade food for your palette. All proceeds go to help their organization.

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Marigold Market has been held on the third weekend of October every year since 2010.

Originally designed and created by Rosemarie Stadnyk, a well-known artist, Marigold Market has always been about “handmade” art or crafts. Since

Rosemarie is a retired art teacher and an artist all of her adult life, hand-made and self-created works of all kinds are close to her heart.

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Skilled artisans, who have honed their art for many years, make all items themselves.

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By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

A baby shower was held on Oct. 11 in the Borden Seniors room to honour Kaci Rae, daughter of Jason and Amanda Rempel of Borden, who was born Sept.

21, weighing 7 lbs 2 oz.

Kaci is a new granddaughter for Ruben and Martha Rempel of Borden. Emcee at the shower was Cindie Wall, who introduced the head table – Amanda, Kaci and Martha Rempel – then gave some advice and ingredients that mothers are made of. As you came in you could sign cards and give advice to the new parents. Brooke Burletoff had a game on Naming the Baby Animal, then a blessing was given and the gifts were opened and passed around. Amanda thanked everyone for coming and for the many beautiful outfits and many books given, also for the money gift. A light lunch with beverages was enjoyed by all.

Larry Krause entertaining at Borden Oct. 15. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

The Borden Senior Girls Volleyball team hosted a tournament on Oct. 14, with five teams entered – Borden, Asquith, Hanley, Vonda and VCA. Each team played two sets against the other four teams, and the Borden girls never lost a set. They played Vonda in the finals and won 25-14 and 25 – 19, so congratulations to the girls. The parents and some of the Jr. Volleyball

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The Borden Friendship Club hosted country singer Larry Krause at a concert held in the Borden Community Centre on Sunday, Oct. 15. Larry is from Paddockwood, and does a lot of entertaining in the Prairies and in British Columbia. He sang some of Ian Tyson’s songs, Juanita and Four Strong Winds,

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Gary Fellgard’s Heroes, Vince Gill’s One More Last Chance and a Wilf Carter tune, Love Knot in My Lariat. Larry is also a songwriter and sang some of his own composition such as Shortest Day of the Year, Silver Buckle, Heading Home and more and demonstrated his ability to yodel on a few songs. At the break, the senior’s club had beverages and cookies to enjoy, and the donations at the door were going to the Borden Lakeland Library.

For Senior’s Week the first week of October, Affinity Credit Union brought out a speaker from Saskatoon, Rhonda McConnell, who told all about a new product, Ora personal alert, for seniors and others to Live without Limits.

Ora works anywhere and is connected to your cell phone. She demonstrated different models of necklaces or one that clips on your belt and had a video presentation on the product. Affinity Credit Union, Borden branch , gave away door prizes to John Petrun, Ron Suderman, Audrey Baker, Doreen and Art Flath, Lorraine Olinyk, Doris Reimer, Bev Assman, Brenda Tumback, Jean Sawchyn and Dianne Rawlyk. The Credit Union also supplied the doughnuts for lunch.

Amanda Rempel and new daughter Kaci at their baby shower Oct. 11.

Borden Senior Girls Volleyball winners at Borden Tournament. Back row, left to right, Mrs. Kaufman, Kirsten Szwydky, Rachel Sutherland, Natalie Anderson, Brooke Brazeau, Ms. Dyck, front row, Jade Matte, Danika Pidwerbesky and Savannah Sutherland. Photo submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

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At the Ste. Solonge RC Church in Hafford, back row, left to right, Stella Grybowski, Evelyn Grabowski, Bettyann Fendaley, Lynne Hunchak, Judy Lacey, Marie Sobieski, Irene Attrux, Joyce Tkachuk and Cecile Beaulac, front row, Jean Epp, Iris Novicki, Bonnie Sendecki, Donna Shae, Merle Brunsch, Esther Tkachuk, Ruth Dunham and Elizabeth Bezmutko. Missing from the photo: Father Aka, Phyliss Cunningham, Tina Dryhorub, Gladys Pickett, Anna Rice, Jenny Neufeld, Dorothy Rosenfeldt, Elizabeth Friesen, Mary Saluk, Helen Dzurka and Linda Tennyson. Photos submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

Merle Brunsch showing all the little dresses they have made at Ste. Solonge RC Church in Hafford.

Little dresses blessed, prepared for trip to Africa

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

A wonderful blessed time was enjoyed by approximately 35 women who gathered at the Ste. Solonge RC Church in Hafford on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 12.

The ladies of the Ste. Solonge Parish and also the Grace Fellowship Church invited the Cotton Pickin Quilters Ladies Group from St. Paul Lutheran Church, Radisson, to a special time of giving thanks, and sharing a fellowship lunch. Their project, little

dresses for Africa, was on display and much admired by all present.

Many other ladies from rural Saskatoon, Shell Lake, Marcelin, Borden and North Battleford became actively involved by sewing, cutting material and many donations of fab-

News from Pine Island Apartments

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Our deepest sympathy to the McLaren family on the passing of Marg McLaren. Marg will be greatly missed in this community.

Jean Stewart enjoyed the birthday party for her granddaughter Janelle

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Don and Bev Billett and daughter of Edmonton, a cousin of Jean

Hartman, visited her.

Gerald and Marie Hartman joined them and they all had lunch out.

Colleen Koski was a Sunday dinner guest with Riley and Chantal, a belated Thanksgiving supper.

The geese are still here, a good sign of good harvest weather.

ric, lace and other decorative materials.

Before lunch was served, Father Aka blessed

the dresses, which will now travel on to Saskatoon, where they will be packaged and shipped on to

bless little girls in African orphanages. This was truly a gathering of celebration for ecumenical charity.

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Eagle Hills 4-H member attends global summit

By Samantha Gabruch

Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club

This past year I had applied through Canada 4-H to go on one of three amazing travel opportu-

nities they were awarding to 4-H members all across the country. I was accepted to travel to Ottawa with 14 other member delegates representing Saskatchewan for the 4-H Global Summit.

For me, this was a real honour since this event is only held every couple of years. I travelled to Ottawa this past July for one week for this amazing event and was inspired each and every day.

There were 34 different countries represented at this event and I cannot express how amazing it was to have met and created several friendships with people from all over.

This was an opportunity I am very proud to have been a part of and if anybody has the opportunity to participate in such an event I would strongly recommend it.

Scenes from the 4-H Global Summit in Ottawa attended by Samantha Gabruch of the Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club. Photos submitted

Community rallies to back new play program

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

It goes without saying that children are the lifeblood of a village. As existing residents of a village as small as Medstead age, it becomes crucial to attract new residents. Particularly given the fact that the school is such a large economizer of the community, families with young ones are critical for the survival of a municipality. Ghost towns are something of which everyone is aware.

Typically, these situations arise when residents pass on and there is no one left behind to continue business and residence. Grain elevators close down, schools do not have sufficient attendees to continue operations, and a lack of patronage closes stores and post offices.

That being said, the need for engagement of the young does not simply commence at school age.

Necessity to socialize, become a part of the community, and grow through play starts as early as birth.

edstead News This is something of which residents of Medstead are abundantly aware, as represented by the outpouring of support for the weekly playgroup started by Nicole Seidle.

After the initial plans for commencement of the playgroup, the barriers to this endeavour became clear. Firstly, though many parents expressed interest, there is inherently no guarantee for attendees.

Secondly, the financial obligation for the rental of the Village Hall, subsequent to the successful approval of the scheduling, was a large concern. Though Seidle continues to pursue grants through the government, bureaucracy can significantly delay progress, and cause the initial inertia of a project to slow like the thickening of molasses.

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One meeting was held prior to the commencement of these events, to which four other parents came to show their support and aid in facilitation of the process. In a great showing of reach not exceeding grasp, the entire community showed its support and opened its pocketbooks to the cause. Seidle approached members of the community to inform and gain support for the program. Nicole says, “Everyone was so supportive, and I really want to acknowledge all of those that donated.”

As an unregistered non-

profit, all donations do not get tax deductible status, and many that did donate do not have a vested interest in the program. Personal donors included Ike and Priscilla Epp, Woody and Gloria Cherwoniak and April Fudge and family. Various businesses across Medstead also contributed, bringing together towards a common cause the butcher and meat shop, the local seed farm, the village’s mechanic, residential real estate agencies, local photographers, and the main agricultural business of Medstead. In addition to this, the non-profit organization, the Leisure Life Club, offered contributions. Naturally, the Village of Medstead itself contributed funds, bringing the total thus far to $1,700, just shy of the $2000 mark.

With this in mind, Nicole Seidle notes that there are still some other parties looking to contribute and that it is likely that the financial goal will be met without the money from the grant.

The funds certainly

Nicole Seidle and son, the founders of the new program allowing children to learn, play and socialize.

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went to good use, as the first event hosted 18 children, ranging from one month old to four years of age with a mix of boys and girls. All parents stayed and had a chance to socialize while their children did the same. The group ran from 9:30 to 11 a.m. There was a colouring, puzzle and a block station for kids to enjoy, as well as donated clippings from magazines

for children to put together collages. A parent brought in a box of toys, and children enjoyed adventures with My Little Ponies and a range of other toys. The next event is scheduled for Oct. 18 at the Village Hall, and will undoubtedly gain traction and support in facilitating happy and healthy youth within the thriving village of Medstead.

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Life at the lake is busy as fall sets in

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Heavy frosts have taken care of our flowers that struggled so long to stay alive. Most have succumbed to the cold by now.

Many tasty meals have been enjoyed over the Thanksgiving weekend and all appreciated so much. It’s been a time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for and how lucky we are to live in an area without floods, fires or hurricanes. We will contend with the cold and snow and are prepared for what winter brings.

The geese are feeding in the fields as they prepare for their long flights south. The air is full of flocks as they move from feeding grounds to the water and back, mornings and evenings.

Duplicate bridge was played Oct. 10 at the Do Drop In with top score by Eric Callbeck and Vern Iverson, second high were Maureen Campbell and Margaret Dyck and third were Joyce Antoine and Gerry Fernandes. In the city at the Pioneer Hall, Oct. 12, duplicate bridge top score was by Fraser Glen and Jean Lawes, second were Glen and Julie Moore and third were Joyce Antoine and Margaret Dyck.

Norwegian whist was played at the home of Albert and Carol Huys at Trevessa Beach, Oct. 13, in the afternoon with four tables in play. Top marks went to Albert Huys, second was Eric Callbeck, third Yvonne MacPherson and fourth Ken Tucker.

It was disappointing that their beautiful flowers were mostly finished a few days earlier. A nice buffet lunch was enjoyed, accompanied by

eota News fellowship.

The October meeting of the Do Drop In was held Oct. 13. The library report stated there were 1,097 patrons from July 1 to Aug. 31, a record number with three new adults and one child getting library cards. Open House will be Oct. 19 with coffee and cookies from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The library was looking for an armchair so a motion was passed that the seniors donate one from the Do Drop In. New shelves have been donated

by ADRA to the village, which in turn donated them to the library and they will be installed after Library Week, Oct.15-21.

Library Bingo was held at the Carousel Oct. 13. Shirley Ward reported on and expressed appreciation for all involved with the Dessert and Coffee held Oct. 4. It was another successful venture. The social committee sent a get well card to Bob Colliar and a sympathy card to Barbara Soloninko.

Information on Lifeline Medical Alert systems was read, with prices etc. Thanks were expressed to the men who cut the grass, trimmed the hedge and did maintenance work this summer. The furnace must be cleaned and the air conditioner covered before winter. Edam’s Senior Club is celebrating their 60th Anniversary Nov. 8 with Soup and Buns at noon followed by speakers at 1:15 and entertainment.

The Do Drop In Christmas supper is slated for Dec. 8.

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with no noon lunch following, and supper that evening at 5:30 p.m. There will be a food bank donation box. Young Clayton Wolfe will be invited to come down from Edam to provide entertainment after supper. A motion was made that when there are no birthday people for the month present, that we do not have a birthday cake or sing Happy Birthday. The date for the next shuffleboard tournament was set for Nov. 18. The next meeting will be Nov. 10.

The pot luck luncheon was very good with a variety of tasty dishes.

Several local folks journeyed to Lloydminster on the weekend to take part in the banquet for the semi-annual Eastern Star Provincial gathering with the official Worthy Grand Matron present and Homecoming Celebration.

There was entertainment after a delicious supper.

The project they supported this year is Kids Sports.

Golfing is over for this summer as the course is readied for winter.

The annual flu shots will be given Oct. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Do Drop In. No appointment is necessary.

The shuffleboard tournament held Oct. 14 was a lot of fun, with 18 players meeting for three games each. We started about 9:30 a.m., with a halfhour lunch break, and finished up about 3 p.m.

Other games enjoyed, too, were cribbage, scrabble, Yahtzee and Chit Chat.

The pot luck lunch was pleasing to everyone with a nice variety of dishes.

Shuffleboard winners were, first, Muriel Tebay and Svend Christiansen, tied for second and third were Vern Iverson and Bev McCrimmon and Ar-

The family of Robert and Marion Iverson held a 65th wedding anniversary celebration over the Thanksgiving weekend. There were 60 family members who gathered at a Thanksgiving supper at Caleb Village where Robert and Marion live. The children and grandchildren prepared and served the supper. Robert and Marion’s five children, Debbie, Laura, Gordon, Ken and Stan were all there.

Twelve of 14 grandchildren attended and 10 of fourteen great-grandchildren.

Debbie and her husband Bob came from Vernon, B.C., and Gordon and his wife Angie came from Slave Lake, Alta. Other family came from Lamont and Lacombe, Saskatoon, Humboldt and Lloydminster. Left to right are (standing) Stan, Ken, Gordon Iverson and Laura Tucker, (seated) Debbie Neville, Marion and Robert Iverson. Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson

lene Walker and Shirley Tebay. The next tournament will be Nov. 18 at the Do Drop In. Charlene Alexander came from High River for Thanksgiving weekend to visit her mother Arlene Walker and family. She came in time to attend the funeral for her Uncle Gordon Walker, Oct. 7.

The Turtleford Craft and Trade Show is on Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with about 30 vendors, sponsored by Turtleford’s Spray and Play Group.

Games at Livelong, Oct 6-7 found four local folks attending. They played

three rounds of whist and also contract bridge.

At bridge, top score was

by Linda Ard and Vern Iverson. The two from town were Robert Iverson and Catriona Winterholt.

There was a good turnout of locals from surrounding areas. The musical entertainment for an hour and a half was by Just Us from Saskatoon.

The Sons of Norway held a delicious brunch at the lawn bowling building in the city on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a good attendance. The food was delicious and lots of visiting went on.

The annual Lions Club supper at Meota was

again a full house of hungry people. In fact it was so full that they ran out of food. More than 380 showed up, and last year there were 320. The food was amazing as usual and most went home feeling ‘stuffed’ and satisfied.

Most folks visited with friends they know or met some new ones. Congratulations to the kitchen staff and those who cooked at home and brought food, it was all terrific. This was another of the many projects that the local Lions Club takes on year after year, successfully. They appreciate the support of the many folks who came to supper.

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4-H member wins trip to England

By Jordan Mitchell

Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club

This past summer I embarked on a journey of a lifetime. Three weeks in a different country with no one I knew.

To some people this might sound a little scary,

but I knew everything would turn out great as it was a trip that I applied for and won through 4-H Canada.

I was to stay with three different families (one a week) to experience different parts of the country I had selected to visit, Eng-

At Woburn Abbey.

Punting during a visit to Cambridge.

land.

My first week was spent in Bedfordshire, which is a county relatively close to London. Every day of the first week I went out with different members from different clubs in the county of the England version of 4-H, Young Farmers. I got to experience a variety of different activities. The trip was an agricultural based experience, so I got to see many animal farms, which consisted mostly of dairy, as well as arable.

That first week I also got the chance to be a classic tourist. I got to visit London for a day and go on the London Eye. I got to go punting in Cambridge and walk around the town, which was absolutely stunning. And my favourite day while staying in Bedfordshire was going to Woburn Abbey and the Woburn safari park.

My second week I stayed in North Yorkshire.

This whole week was amazing. The family I was staying with were camping out for the three days of the Great Yorkshire Show which is the biggest agriculture show in England.

This was the biggest eye opener to the agricultural differences between Canada and England.

My third and final week was spent in Staffordshire where I once again toured around lots of farms including dairy, chicken, fruit and arable.

My three weeks in England was only half of my awarded trip as a girl of the family I stayed with for the second week, Charlotte, came to stay with my family for three weeks herself.

We took her out to many farms in the Battleford area, took her to some historical places like Fort Battleford and we even managed to get her all the way out to British Columbia to go camping, white water rafting and hiking.

My summer was full of new experiences, new friends and new memories that will last a lifetime. I am so thankful for this trip of a lifetime that was provided to me through 4-H.

At the biggest agricultural show in England. Photos submitted

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FUNERAL SERVICES REID: The late Darwin (Doug) Douglas Reid was laid to rest October 17, 2017 at 1:30PM in the Battleford Cemetary. __________________________________________________________

OBITUARIES DESJARLAIS: Erica Emma (Haus) Desjarlais was born on March 18, 1954 to Edward and Hertha (Leippi) Haus and was the eldest of four girls. After spending the first six years of her life in the small hamlet of Zehner, the family moved to Regina, Saskatchewan. As a child Erica was actively involved in both school and church, where her love of education started. During the summers, the family would spend time at Last Mountain Lake where Mom and Ruth spent time fishing with Dad, cleaning the catch of the day, catching frogs, and spending countless hours swimming, a skill which Mom had believe it or not! As Mom approached her teenage years, her hobbies and family remained a constant and she loved reminiscing on these times in her life. Deciding to marry at a young age was partnered with the decision to start a family soon thereafter. Erica and Wilfred welcomed into the world nine children: Eddy (Elise) Desjarlais, Steven (Darlene) Desjarlais, Michael (Orchid) Desjarlais, Jackie (David) Desjarlais, Erica (Darcy) Leibel, Crystal (Rodney) Wiebe, Owen (Marcy) Desjarlais, Timothy (Chelsea) Desjarlais, and Scott Desjarlais, and we all have the pleasure of calling her Mom. As much as Erica was proud of all of us kids, she was especially proud of her fifteen grandchildren: Keith (Caitlin), Daine, Curtis, Jeremy, Maegan, Clint, Kerri (Hutley), Raymond, Monique, Brittney, Elle, Matthew, Nathaniel, Brooklyn, Vesper and four great grandchildren: Ashayna, Jeremy, Rosa, Bentley. While raising her kids, Erica made the time to successfully complete her post-secondary education, and fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. She certainly had enough experience raising all of us, so she felt she might as well start getting paid for it! This passion brought the family to North Battleford where she spent the next twenty years making lifelong friends and impacting the lives of hundreds of students and staff members at McKitrick Elementary School. Erica was regularly seen at school on Sundays preparing for the upcoming weeks lessons and extracurricular events, but still managing to keep the family first, never missing an opportunity to host a family event, make a birthday phone call and send a text just to say she was thinking of you. In addition to the love of family and teaching, Erica also had a desire to give back to the community to those organizations that were close to her heart. For these reasons and many more, our mom will forever have a special place in our minds, our memories and our hearts. For every one of us that had the pleasure of spending a moment with our Mom, our lives are better for it and forever impacted in the most positive way. A Funeral service was held on Monday, October 2, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Al Huckabay officiating. Interment followed the service in the Town of Battleford Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Erica may be directed to the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave #26, Saskatoon, Sask, S7K-1V9 or to the Battleford Interval House 2092-102nd St, North Battleford, Sask, S9A-1H7. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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Wes will be lovingly remembered and missed by his son, Roger (Mary) Elliott and family Delbert (Tasha) Elliott, Shane (Whitney) Elliott, Dustin (Sarah) Elliott and Diana Elliott; and daughter Linda (Don) Carson and family Deanna (Dan Bruha) Ringrose, Jennifer (Joshua) Bue and Chris (Scott) Carson-McDonald; great grandchildren Ben, Miami, Lillienne, Savannah, Brooklynn, Jackson, Phoebe, Charlie, Olivia, Samuel, Cole & Levi; brother Dennis Elliott, sisters-in-law Annabelle Elliott and Doris Regnier. Wes was predeceased by his loving wife Jean; his parents, Delbert & Claire Elliott; his brother Les; and great grandson Jared. Wes was born August 24th 1923. He married his beloved Jean on June 1st 1951 and they celebrated over 60 years of marriage until her passing at the age of 84 in April, 2012. The family finds comfort knowing they are together again. Life for Wes & Jean was devoted to family, farming, friends and each other. Over the years Wes enjoyed socializing, cribbage, cards, fishing, bowling and square dancing to name a few and in his later years bingo and his iPad. Wes & Jean’s shared values, hard work, resilience, humour and love made a great team. They were also blessed with good health most of their lives. When that changed in later years they were both very fortunate to be cared for in the local care home and were able to maintain close connections to their community. Wes and Jean’s family extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Edam Lady Minto Health Centre. We will forever be grateful for over 8 combined years of extraordinary care and compassion shown to Wes & Jean. Also, to Reverend Kun Kim, Organist Bev Meikle, Barb Johnson & committee members for assisting with lunch and the community singing group, McCaw Funeral Home; all the people who shared in Wes’s life and all the love & support shown by family and friends. Donations in memory of Wes may be made to the Lady Minto Residents’ Fund or Edam Trinity United Anglican Church (celing repair).

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RM of Great Bend No. 405 Public Notice – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Great Bend No. 405 intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 09-2014, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The proposed ZB amendment will provide more clear definitions, simplify administration procedures and remove procedure replication, general regulations applicable to the whole RM, and remove the existing Agriculture District and Country Residential Districts and replacing them with simplified uses and regulations.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands of these amendments are all lands lying within the jurisdiction of the RM of Great Bend No. 405.

REASON: The reason for the ZB amendment is to provide the following: • Remove the following definitions: “agriculture commercial, building floor area, building front site line, building rear site line, building side site line, development officer, dwelling unit, essential yard site features, feedlot, general commercial, general industry, general industry type II, general industry type III (exclusionary uses), greenhouse (commercial), greenhouse (industrial), minimum distance separation, personal service trade, right of way, site, site corner, site depth, site width, trailer coach”.

• Adding the following definitions: “agriculture related commercial uses, all-weather road, large animal, residential building, building floor area, residential building footprint, building site, developer, dwelling unit, feedlot, minimum separation distances, personal service establishment, right of way, site, driveway site triangle, sight triangle, street, wintering site (or temporary livestock confinement area)” and amending the “animal unit” definition.

• Within the Administration and Interpretation section of the document: • Requiring the submission of a development permit application prior to development and bringing in a building into the municipality, and no development is to occur prior to written approval by the RM. • Permits are not required for the following: accessory farm uses, public utilities, shed and storage structures under 99 sq. ft., television or radio structures, cultural sites, non-structural internal alterations, and fencing.

• Clarify the development permit submission documentation for permitted and discretionary use applications.

• Standardize discretionary use application procedures and requirements, approve or reject the application at the discretion of Council with adequate information provided.

• Reference an external fee schedule for development permits, amendments, minor variance, etc.

• Allow for the referral of all public health related items to the Saskatoon Health Region for comment prior to issuing a permit.

• Simplify the minor variance regulations.

• Include sections on enforcement, licenses and bylaw compliance with other bylaws and legislation, temporary development permits, development levy agreements, and servicing and development agreements.

• Remove the entire General Regulations section of the document, and replace it with the following regulatory subsections: principal use established; municipal facilities; accessory building, uses and structures; grading and levelling of sites; sensitive environment areas and critical wildlife habitat; disposal of waste; roadways, frontage, access and approaches; sight triangles; vehicle storage; sign regulations; parking and loading requirements; groundwater regulations; development along pipelines and gas transmission lines; and development along creek banks and hazard lands.

• Remove the entire Discretionary Use Standards for Development section of the document, and replace it with the following regulatory subsections: home based businesses and occupations; residential care home; accessory agriculture residence; agricultural tourism uses; bed and breakfast homes; garden (granny) suites; campgrounds; solid and liquid waste disposal facilities; salvage yards (auto wreckers); equestrian facilities; and animal kennels.

• Remove the entire Agricultural Resource District (AR) section of the document and replace it with the following regulatory subsections: permitted uses; discretionary uses; discretionary use evaluation criteria; prohibited uses; regulations (subdivision, site requirements, frontage, yard setback requirements, accessory building and uses, temporary uses, and oil and gas well activity regulations); and discretionary use standards (country residential subdivisions, accessory agricultural residence, harvest preserves – game farms, aggregate resource extraction, storage and processing, market gardens, nurseries and greenhouses, crematorium, intensive livestock operations, garden / granny suites, home based businesses or occupations, bed and breakfast homes, kennels, equestrian facilities, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities and soil farms).

• Remove the entire Country Residential Acreage District (CR) section of the document and replace it with the following regulatory subsections: permitted uses; discretionary uses; discretionary use evaluation criteria; prohibited uses; regulations (subdivision, site requirements, frontage, yard setback requirements, minimum floor areas, accessory building and uses, outdoor storage, and keeping of animals); and discretionary use standards (care homes, bed and breakfast homes, market garden, nurseries and greenhouses, garden/granny suites, home based business or occupation, and kennels.

• Remove the entire Commercial / Industrial District (C/I) section of the document and replace it with the following regulatory subsections: permitted uses; discretionary uses; discretionary use evaluation criteria; prohibited uses; regulations (subdivision, site requirements, frontage, yard setback requirements, building maximum height, vertical integration, accessory buildings and uses, landscaping and outdoor storage); and discretionary use standards (auction marts, livestock holding facilities, nurseries, greenhouses, commercial horticultural operations and similar uses, campgrounds, institutional and recreational uses, manufacturing fabrication and processing facilities, salvage yards, meat processing plants/abattoirs, recycling and collection depots, seed cleaning plants, feed and flour mills, grain elevators, pelletizing plants, self-service storage facilities, semi-trailer and container storage, bulk fuel sales and storage, bulk fertilizer and agricultural chemical distribution facilities, anhydrous ammonia facilities, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities and cement manufacturing).

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Great Bend No. 405 office between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. during regular business days excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on November 9th, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the RM office located 200 Shepard Street, Borden, SK, S0K 0N0 to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed ZB amendment. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned

by Friday, November 3rd, 2017. For additional information, please contact (306) 997-2101 or rm405@sasktel.net.

Issued at the Village of Borden this 19th day of October 2017.

Valerie Fendelet Administrator RM of Great Bend No. 405

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS FORM C [Section 2.3]

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(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Battle River, No. 438 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 174430234 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.

Dated this 19th day of July, 2017.

The Rural Municipality of Battle River, No. 438 Betty Johnson, Administrator Lynda Corriveau & Larry Smith Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 19 Blk/Par 5 Plan No. C3474 Ext. 0 Title Number: 129542418 FORM C [Section 2.3]

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(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Battle River, No. 438 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 174430245 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.

Dated this 19th day of July, 2017.

The Rural Municipality of Battle River, No. 438 Betty Johnson, Administrator Lynda Corriveau & Larry Smith Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 20 Blk/Par 5 Plan No. C3474 Ext.0 Title Number: 129542508 FORM C [Section 2.3]

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BATTLEFORDS MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:

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Councillor for Division No. 4 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during regular office hours until Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Nominations forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 19th day of October, 2017.

Christina Moore Returning Office

Town of Battleford PUBLIC NOTICE

INTENT The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Re-designate from Mixed Uses to Multi-Unit Residential: • Lot 27; Block 96; Plan 102135035, as shown below within the hatched area on “Sketch A”, on the Town of Battleford’s Future Land Use Concept map.

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TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Battle River, No. 438 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 164634004 and 164634015 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.

Dated this 19th day of July, 2017.

The Rural Municipality of Battle River, No. 438 Betty Johnson, Administrator Shaylene Lickers Name of Assessed Owner

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Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 6/2016 known as the Official Community Plan.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: NE Sec 30 Twp 42 Rge 15 W3 Ext. 13 Title Number: 140049783 NE Sec 30 Twp 42 Rge 15 W3 Ext. 82 Title Number: 140049761

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Thursday, October 26th, 2017 7:00 p.m. - Room #101 Don Ross (891-99th Street) to disclose our 2016-2017 Audited Financial Statement.

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Kelly Strain, Office Manager Battlefords Minor Hockey Association

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROUND HILL NO. 467 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December 2017, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount as prescribed in the regulations, is included in the amount shown against each parcel (Section 4(3) Tax Enforcement Act).

PART OF LOT PART OF SECTION

REASON The amendment will revise the Future Land Use Concept map that outlines the Town of Battleford’s growth plan and will facilitate the development of multi-unit residential.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 9223rd Street, in the Town of Battleford, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost of $5.00.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearing.

Issued at the Town of Battleford this 19th day of October, 2017.

John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer

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

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT BLK. PLAN SUBDIVISION OR HAMLET

SEC. TP. 10 46 10 46 11 46 11 46 15 46 20 46 21 46 28 46 29 46 02 47 02 47 02 47 03 47 26 47 07 47 08 48 26 48 10 01 22 02 03 03 12 04 08 05 02 10

TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL ARREARS ARREARS TISING & COSTS COSTS RANGE MERIDIAN 13 13 13 13 13 15 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 AH2031 AH2031 AH2031 BX246 AM1496 AV4079

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

Dated this 19th day of October, 2017.

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6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58

340.99 349.49 544.99 678.18 1,069.20 718.28 125.10 299.21 484.03 492.94 590.86 475.42 517.66 1,561.06 482.61 866.87 1,038.32 3,918.26 784.96 804.00 889.00 1,276.86 391.72

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Hey guys my name is Moe and me and my siblings were found by some nice people and were all brought in here to the shelter so that they could help us find our forever homes and families. I am a very sweet girl that loves attention and affection. I also love to curl up in that great big warm ball that shines through the window and take long naps.

If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today.

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

TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 18th of December 2017, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount as prescribed in the regulations, is included in the amount shown against each parcel (Section 4(3) Tax Enforcement Act).

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Part of Section

PCL D 102051256 SW PT NE PCL A 101568900 PCL B 101704700 NW SW PCL C 102104110 PCL A 101530954 PT NE NW NE NW SW NE S 1/2 SE SW SE 11 08 01 04 01 08 21 11 PCL A 102164105

Lot. Block Sec. TWP

Plan # Rge.

TOTAL ADVERTISING Meridian ARREARS COSTS

36 5

53 52

20 21

W3 W3

8 8

53 53

19 19

W3 W3

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

1,663.58 186.33 169.67 6,834.40 20,003.88 330.34 878.23 566.89 1,253.79 1,020.64 455.07 1,117.38 660.12 819.30 210.77 181.24 699.82 668.75 7,884.78 8,258.68 915.39 5,871.72 961.69

TOTAL ARREARS & COSTS

2.00 1,665.58 2.00 188.33 2.00 171.67 2.00 6,836.40 2.00 20,005.88 2.00 332.34 2.00 880.23 2.00 568.89 2.00 1,255.79 2.00 1,022.64 2.00 457.07 2.00 1,119.39 2.00 662.12 2.00 821.30 2.00 212.77 2.00 183.24 2.00 701.82 2.00 670.75 2.00 7,886.78 2.00 8,260.68 2.00 917.39 2.00 5,873.72 2.00 963.69

18 18 19 26 26 7 18 26 18 12 34 4 3

53 53 53 53 53 53 53 51 54 50 50 41 54

21 21 21 21 21 20 20 21 21 20 20 20 21

13 12 27 7 2 PCL L J

6 9 3 3 11

81B11098 78B11942 61B06441 61B06441 83B18966 101964203

1,597.64 2,597.22 1,350.17 1,318.03 2,227.82 1,019.70

2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00

1,599.64 2,599.22 1,352.17 1,320.03 2,229.82 1,021.70

14 13

1 4

87B10655 89B10655

2,895.49 719.38

2.00 2.00

2,897.49 721.38

Turtle Lake South Bay: 6 PCL B

3

72B09981 80B11172

6,154.97 4,373.90

2.00 2.00

6,156.97 4,375.90

Aspen:

4

2

83B09602

2,182.28

2.00

2,184.28

Crystal Bay/Sunset

7

9

86B03214

567.79

2.00

569.79

Evergreen Beach:

9 3 4 5

9 5 5 5

102010206 81B12547 81B12547 81B12547

613.85 636.63 1,097.88 1,629.43

2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00

615.85 638.63 1,099.88 1,631.43

6

1

81B12877

707.50

2.00

709.50

5&6 7 19 1

2 2 1 6

AF4248 AF4248 AF4248 85B06735

2,143.52 446.49 588.77 1,986.15

2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00

2,145.52 448.49 590.77 1,988.15

20 21 22

1 1 1

Y727 Y727 Y727

284.93 437.67 284.97

2.00 2.00 2.00

286.93 439.67 286.97

Turtle Lake Sunset View:

Horseshoe Bay:

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FARMLAND  FOR  SALE  BY  TENDER  The  following  land  of  Larry  Weir  in  the  R.M.  of  Buffalo  No.  409  is  offered  for  sale  by  tender:  SE  16-­â€?42-­â€?21-­â€?W3  (156.5  acres)  Assessed  Value  $225,700.00  Taxable  Assessment  $124,000.00  Total  Cultivated  Acres:  Approximately  156  Acres  -­â€? Purchaser  responsible  for  2018  taxes.  -­â€? Purchaser  responsible  for  payment  of  any  applicable  GST.  -­â€? All  offers  to  be  accompanied  by  a  certified  cheque  in  the  amount  of  5%  of  tendered Â

 -­� Highest  or  any  tender  not  necessarily  accepted.  Send  all  offers  in  a  sealed  envelope  marked   DO  NOT  OPEN   WEIR  LAND  TENDER

undersigned  on  or  before  12:00  noon  on  the  30th  day  of  November,  2017.  Matrix  Law  Group  1421  101st  Street  North  Battleford,  SK   S9A  2Y9  Attention:  Eldon  Lindgren,  Q.C.  Telephone:  306-­â€?445-­â€?7300 Â

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

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

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

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

FARMLAND

FOR SALE BY TENDER The following lands in the R.M. of Meeting Lake No. 466 are offered for sale by tender: R.M. Assessment NE 27-46-12-W3

$193,500

SW 26-46-12-W3

$150,500

NE 27-46-12-W3 consists of approximately 130 cultivated acres. SW 26-46-12-W3 consists of approximately 95 cultivated acres, barn and dug-out.

All tenders must be accompanied by a cheque for 10% of the tendered price, payable to Migneault Law Office, non refundable if bid accepted.

Please return all tenders in a sealed envelope marked “Land Tender� on or by 5 p.m. on November 30, 2017 to: Migneault Law Office Box 520, 1391-101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 (306) 445-4436 Highest or any tender is not necessarily accepted.

This property is leased for the 2017 crop year and will be available for possession by December 29, 2017.

Purchaser(s) will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Child Protection Worker

B.T.C. Human Services Corp. is seeking applications for a highly motivated individual who is willing to meet the challenges of Child Protective on Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker Cree Nation and Lucky Man Cree Nation. In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse; assessing family function; determining risks to children’s safety; implementing intervention plans to address child protection issues; and providing support services to families. Must have experience in Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools. When necessary you will initiate court proceedings and work through this process with the family. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours. Must have BSW or BISW. Qualified applicants should contact B.T.C. Human Services Corp.

P.O. Box 1426 North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3M1 E-mail: btchsc@sasktel.net or Fax: 306-445-5568 Deadline for applications is Tuesday October 31, 2017.

We thank all applications and wish to advise that only those individuals that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Brightsand Lake:

Sunny Acres: Livelong:

Spruce Lake:

Dated this 19th day of October, 2017, at Turtleford, Saskatchewan L. Ryan Domotor, Administrator

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R.M. of Redberry No. 435

ADMINISTRATOR Due to retirement, The Rural Municipality of Redberry No. 435 is accepting applications for a qualified Administrator with a start date in 2018. Flexibility will be considered for the start date.

The position requires a minimum Class “C” certification.

The office is located at Hafford, Sask.

Interested candidates please submit a detailed resumé including qualifications, past and present work experience, salary expectations and three work related references by 5:00 pm November 10, 2017. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. A current criminal records check must accompany your application.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

R.M. of Redberry No. 435 rm435@sasktel.net Box 160 Hafford, Sask.

S0J 1A0 Phone: 306-549-2333 or Fax: 306-549-2435

Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Now accepting applications for the following positions: Teacher • Medstead Central School Closing noon Tuesday, October 24, 2017

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Fall Apple Art

ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED The Resort Village of Cochin invites applications for the position of Administrator with duties to commence in 2018.

The current Administrator will be retiring. Cochin has a taxable assessment of $64 million and 460 Dwellings.

Cochin is located 34 km north of North Battleford.

Applicants must be qualified as required by The Urban Municipal Administrators Act. The successful applicant will have knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, payroll and be proficient with the use of Microsoft, Excel and Munisoft software. This individual should possess excellent communication, public relations and time management skills. Previous municipal experience is a strong asset.

The Resort Village of Cochin follows the UMAAS Salary Guideline.

Applicants are invited to submit applications stating education, qualifications, experience and references along with a cover letter stating salary expectations by mail, fax or email: Resort Village of Cochin Box 160 Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 cochinadmin@sasktel.net

Apple art from the Grade 9 art students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School. Photo submitted

Funds for Festival

Fax 306.386.2305 Position will be filled once a suitable candidate is retained.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For more information regarding this position please contact the Administrator, Linda Sandwick at the Village Office 306.386.2333.

COMING EVENTS

Bus Driver • Maymont - North of Radisson to Maymont Open until a successful candidate is found - apply as soon as possible Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca.

All applications must be submitted online.

We are looking for casual Bus Drivers for our rural locations!

If you live near Hafford, Luseland, Medstead, Unity or Wilkie, we would love to talk to you.

Training opportunities are available.

Please call our office at 306-937-7931 for more information.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Table Mountain Regional Park Authority 1. Accounting Procedures Include: Departmentalized payroll Accounts Payable Tax Calculations: GST, LCT, PST and CRA remittance Financial Statement Presentation and Reporting Fixed Asset Management Insurance Proposals Year-End Accounting for Yearly Audit

2. Computer Skills: MS Excel and Quickbooks are prerequisites MS Word recommended

3. Self-starter, able to work with limited supervision 4. Remuneration commensurate with experience Estimated Hours: December through March: Full Time November and April: Part-time 3-4 Days per week May-October: Part-time 1-2 days per month

Reply to: Table Mountain Regional Park Box 343, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 Or email: gm@tablemountainregionalpark.com Deadline: November 10, 2017

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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 you 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, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Wednesdays

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.

Friday & Saturday, October 20 & 21

On Thursday afternoon, SIGA/Gold Eagle Casino presented a cheque for $10,000 going to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees, which runs Dec. 2 through 7 at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford.

Shown here at the cheque presentation are Claudette McGuire, executive director of the BUH Foundation, and Kelly Atcheynum, general manager of Gold Eagle Casino. This is the ninth year in a row that Gold Eagle Casino has signed on as Diamond Sponsor for the Festival of Trees. “We’re very proud and honoured that they continue to sponsor us,” said McGuire. This year’s event will raise money towards purchasing equipment for the renal dialysis unit at Battlefords Union Hospital. Photo by John Cairns

Lion Recognized Internationally

Marigold Market - Art, Craft & Food Fair at the Chapel Gallery, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. Friday 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Concession food booth operated by Creative Kinds.

Saturday, October 21

Borden Lions Fall supper, Borden Community Centre, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Westjet raffle draw with proceeds to Borden Museum washrooms.

Saturday, October 21

Fall Symposium - Liveing Well with an Auto immune Condition at Smiley’s Buffet & Event Centre, Banquet Room B, 702 Circle Drive E., Saskatoon.

Registration 12:30 p.m. presentation at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21

Weyburn Communithon Concert Jam at the Cugnet Centre, 692 King Street, Weyburn staring at 1:00 p.m.Tickets on sale now. www.weyburnunitedway.com

Sunday, October 22

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council Supper Brunch from 9:30 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 1942 - 98th Street. All you can eat.

Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, October 25

Indigenous Awareness Training at the Gold Ridge Centre from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Historical background of indigenous People and more. Register today at Northwest Community Futures at 306-446-3200.

Thursday, October 26

Fright Nights at the Western Development Museum. Take a walk through our Haunted House...if you dare.

Saturday, October 28

Family Hallowe’en Dance, Borden Community Centre, 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. $300 gift basket raffle. Proceeds to Borden Museum Washroom Fund.

Saturday, October 28

Roast Beef Supper at the Maymont Memorial Hall followed by live band, country music entertainment. Supper 6:00 p.m. Music 7:30 p.m. Contact Bill Sherlock 306-389-2017 for tickets. Proceeds to Maymont Memorial Hall and Maymont Seniors’ Hall.

Sunday, October 29

Notre Dame Parish Fall Supper at the Light of Christ Learing Centre, 1202 - 105th Street, fomer Knights of Columbus Centre from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

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Lion Dora Johnson (right) of the North Battleford Bonaventure Lions was recently presented with the Gold Centennial Award from Lions International for recruiting and promoting Lions. Pictured is North Battleford Bonaventure president Gale Morgan (left) presenting Lion Dora Johnson with the pin. Photo submitted

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Unity residents awarded Canada 150 medals

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Well, one thing can be said for sure this Oct. 19th – harvest is a lot happier for many farmers than it was at this time last year!

I do not want to forget to wish my F-i-L, Mike, a very happy birthday on Oct. 26. As I know he reads this column, our family wants to let him know we appreciate him and we wish him much health and happiness.

As well, it’s always good to remind him he can still out walk many of us.

Congratulations to the following residents who were awarded Canada 150 medals and certificates.

Although the nominators said there were more than five dozen individuals who could have been chosen, the awards were presented to: 1. Brian Woytiuk as a long time, dedicated and multi-tasking volunteer who has contributed to dozens of events and activities in Unity. 2. Dr. Lyle Williams who has become very involved in not only Unity’s medical clinic as well as the Heartland Health Authority, in addition to maintaining a healthy interest and involvement in the many social aspects of our community. 3. Mary Vetter is no stranger to accolades. Mary has a number of accomplishments and commitments behind her, including the 2002 Citizen of the Year; but she is most notable for her dedication to helping new Canadians by teaching English and assisting them with paperwork, employment, driving lessons and generally the friendship all newcomers desire. 4.

Helena Long, whose photo was in last week’s column, has served multiple roles in the community most notable her initiative to bring the Chamber of Commerce into new light in not only our own community, but across the province, offering new initiatives and ideas. 5. Gerald Hauta is well known in Unity as he is like the energizer bunny, committing himself to a number of activities that earned him the 2011 Citizen of the year amongst many accolades. Gerald is so busy being part of this community he doesn’t even realize the role he plays in the success stories of the many groups and organizations he has been part of. 6.

Reeve Jim Powell and Mayor Ben Weber were recognized for their capacities as local government leaders,

nity News and their leadership and service to their communities. Congratulations to all of these recipients!

This weekend, at Unity Composite High School, both senior and junior boys host their home volleyball tournament. Junior volleyball teams will be preparing for their district playdowns while senior teams have a few weeks left to fine tune their game before they head into conference and district playdowns.

Reece Gilbert was the lone UCHS student who advanced to provincial cross country competition after capturing district Gold; we await the results from his provincial quest. Warrior football has been the talk of the school and the community with their undefeated 5-0 record heading into 2A playoffs with Delisle on Oct. 13. That will determine where they are seeded for provincial football playdowns. This game in Delisle was designated pink game and had all players tape up in pink as well as name someone they knew afflicted with cancer whom they were playing for; very awesome gesture by Delisle. UCHS students continue with their popular fall fruit sale fundraising program in their efforts to help earn some funding for their extra curricular activities.

Drama students continue to rehearse for their winter productions. SLC, SADD, yearbook, and robotics also continue their plans and goals for this year. The annual, and always popular, fruit sales have begun. Contact your favorite or neighborhood UCHS student to order yours.

At Unity Public School, Agrium and Agriculture in the Classroom (Sask) once again partnered in presenting “Seed Survivor.”

This trailer arrived at UPS just before Thanksgiving weekend and remained on grounds until their presentation on Oct. 10. This free, curriculum based program encourages elementary students to master the elements needed for plant growth through innovative, interactive activities. The program fits best with the Grade 3 and 4 curriculums but is an excellent opportunity of learning and discovery for those in Grades 1-6.

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is also marking Education Week (Oct. 15-21) with a number of activities surrounding their theme “Building Our Future by Learning Together.” The week starts off with Monday, Oct.16 as the school hosts Bus Driver Appreciation Day. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, a pep rally will be held to amp up excitement for Education Week and will also include UPS School Community Council hosting the annual Family Literacy Night with guest speakers Dr. Lyle Williams and Dr. Linda Bloem. Wednesday of Education Week, Oct. 18, the Saskatchewan Science Centre from Regina will be at UPS putting on workshops for the students with Grade 5 and 6 students participating in robot building, while Grades 1, 2 and 3 participate in a workshop that investigates friction, magnetism, motion and structure. Kindergartens, Grades 4 and the 4/5 split, as well as the second Grade 1 class are sitting in on an interactive stage show learning about the interesting facts surrounding the states of matter. Thursday, Oct. 19 will be “buddy activity” in the spirit of learning together with photos being gathered in order to make a “Learning Together” UPS bulletin board.

Education Week wraps up at UPS with a fun spirit day encouraging students to dress up as their favorite profession.

As well in October, UPS students are up for the challenge from St. Peter’s School of collecting the most socks for the “Toasty Toes” sock drive hosted once again by the Saskatchewan Chiropractor Association.

UPS Kindergarten students have been taking in some exploration sessions at the Unity dog park.

St. Peter’s school has a thankful October. St. Peter’s School held their annual Thanksgiving mass at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5th followed by their Shared Soup meal in the church hall. Students in each grade are asked to bring certain ingredients, such as one cup of chopped potatoes or peas, a can of tomato soup, etc. to contribute to the soup. This is a way of living out the fable Stone Soup: A Japanese Parable about Gifting, as

well as being a disciple of our Catholic faith. The children come to realize how we can each do one small thing to benefit many as the ingredients are put together to make soup to feed the entire student body and staff. The school is grateful for their wonderful parents who volunteer to assemble and cook the soup, as well as serve and clean up.

St. Peter’s school also asks that each student bring a food item for our local food bank this month to do their part in supporting this much needed and beneficial service in the community. This brings an awareness of the needs of others to our students and again, how one item of food added to the whole makes a big difference in the lives of those in need.

In addition, in a “pay it forward” format, St. Peter’s School is once again participating in the second annual Toasty Toes Sock Drive, which is a campaign that the Chiropractor’s Association of Sask. and The Salvation Army have teamed up together to collect donations of new socks for people in need. To date, a collection of over 100 pairs of socks from our students and staff are in the bins!

St. Peter’s School is grateful for the support of Catholic Education for the past 60 years. The school has a collection of yearbooks documenting the many years of Catholic Education at St. Peter’s from the 1980s to 2010. If there are any former students or interested persons in the community, the school will have them available for free at the school for the week of Education Week Oct. 1620.

St. Peter’s staff choir will sing at mass on Oct. 15 to kick off Education Week and their thankfulness for the opportunities we all have to in our education system.

St. Peter’s School also offers volunteers for the community’s Meals on Wheels program, with Grade 6 students traveling in pairs to help deliver meals around town with a designated driver. Thank you to Celeste Bridgeman who came in to instruct the Grade 6s on protocol and proper behavior while delivering meals. This is a wonderful opportunity for

the students to volunteer and have a connection with seniors in the community.

A time-honoured tradition will once again be hosted at St. Peter’s school. The annual Seniors’ Tea takes place on Thursday, Oct. 19 to honour the seniors in our community. Students provide entertainment at 1:30 p.m. in the gym, followed by serving tea and dainties to the senior guests.

The Grade 6 class at St. Peter’s will be supporting the Operation Christmas Child program with shoeboxes filled with items to be sent to third world countries for Christmas.

The Bargain Store in Unity will be collecting the boxes and delivering to N.B. to be shipped out. Any purchases made at the Bargain Store to be put in the shoeboxes will be given a 10 per cent discount, so make sure to tell the clerk at the point of purchase. For more information see www.samaritanspurse.ca Although these events only showcase what is taking place during the month of October from St. Peter’s school students and staff, their theme this year is “Serve,” and everyone at St. Peter’s school is committed to carrying out this mission throughout this entire school year. “Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, or even at their difficulty, as at the love in which we do them” –Mother Theresa.

Rink action is continuous as the skating club programs have begun, as well as the ice time being kept busy with 12 teams practicing and playing games under the minor hockey banner, which includes the Midget AA Lazers. As well the Unity Miners senior hockey team plays their first game in the SWHL since their one year absence last year. The Miners take on the Meota Combines in an exhibition game tomorrow, Oct. 20, in Unity at 8:30 and take on Kerrobert Tigers in a home and home series next weekend before regular season begins. In addition, recreation hockey for both men and women

also occupy ice time in the evenings.

The Unity Curling club is looking forward to the start of their curling season next Tuesday, Oct. 24.

They send thanks to the volunteers who helped the ice technicians prepare the curling rink as well as help install this year’s ice for players. There is plenty of room in their spacious viewing area to watch curling any night of the week, as well as enjoying a beverage pre game or post game with your favorite team or player. The UCC is looking forward to the junior curling kick off event being held on Nov. 6. Tuesday and Wednesday leagues will include the doubles board this year! If your team makes a double takeout on opposition rocks, you get the doubles board at your sheet. If you are the last team on the ice with the doubles board, your team gets 4 treats to enjoy after the game.

Remember, this Sunday you can take in some Halloween themed fun.

Try Meowloween at KC Rescue on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. Bake sale on site, meet the kittens, raffles and activities (some activity may be outside so dress appropriately for the weather).

Next weekend is the fall/fowl supper at Unity United Church and there is still a chance to get tickets by checking in at Our Drug Store or contacting Faye McLean at 306-228-3514.

The following weekend, St. Peter’s Catholic Church will hold their annual fall/ fowl supper and tickets are available from the rectory office.

The museum is very happy to announce the arrival of their new office building, a 12-foot wide, 60-foot long mod space delivered Sept. 26. A deck will be added with a ramp as well as all of the utility hook ups showing residents that after 10 years of fundraising, there is finally something to show for it.

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Where are we when it is time to thank God? “It seems we should be counting our blessings that we are still alive, and not the victim of someone out to commit mass murder,” Ed said.

My old neighbour from Saskatchewan was barely home from helping his family in Edmonton when a man acted with murderous intent there.

The man ran through a police barrier hitting a policeman and then got out of his car and started stabbing the injured policeman several times.

“How the policeman was able to fight the man off is a wonder,” Ed said.

The same man then intentionally hit people on the sidewalks with his vehicle while being pursued by the police.

Four people needed to be hospitalized.

“It is a dangerous situation when individuals or groups set out to kill or injure as many people as they can find near them,” Ed concluded.

It is true that we take peace and personal safety for granted.

We do not expect to be the victim of someone set on mass killings.

We may tend to take our lives, and who, and what we have, as what we deserve or have earned.

The hardest arithmetic to master is counting our blessings.

Counting our blessings is not something we do automatically.

All life long, we are challenged to grow a

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca thankful heart within us, in both the best and the worst of experiences.

If a person isn’t thankful for what he or she has, will he or she be thankful for what he or she gets?

A grateful heart sees the truth of the ancient prayer, “For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful, and, for what I have not

received.”

God gives us 86,400 seconds each day of our lives; it takes about a second to say, “thank you,” to God and others.

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

In the Bible, we find a situation of nine out of 10 men suffering from

leprosy being ungrateful for the gift of healing.

Jesus met the 10 outcast men as he was going into a village, these men were unable to be near healthy people.

From a distance, the group suffering from leprosy called in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us.”

Leprosy was a dreaded disease in the time of Jesus. Anyone suspected of having the disease had to go to the priest for examination.

If declared infected, the person had to live alone, apart from his family and others. He was not allowed to come within six feet of any other human.

Lepers or those suffering from leprosy had to live

together as a group, apart from all others until they got better or died.

When Jesus saw the 10 lepers asking him for help, he told them to go and show themselves to the priests.

As the 10 men went, they became cleansed of their leprosy.

Only one of the 10 lepers who saw that he was healed returned to Jesus, praising God and thanking Jesus.

He threw himself at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving for his healing.

Jesus questioned, “Where are the other nine as all 10 were cured of their leprosy?”

Where are we when it is time to thank God?

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 Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

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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Halloween in Saskatchewan

By Helen Urlacher

Wilkie Correspondent

As the leaves start their colourful descent onto the browning grass, goose season and deer season starts, pumpkin spice everything comes out, Thanksgiving enjoyed by family and friends means only one thing.

Halloween is coming.

Now, Halloween in Saskatchewan is quite a big deal like everywhere else, of course. A big deal because of the weather.

Come October in Saskatchewan, temperatures can reach to 0 degrees to minus 5 degrees, by the end of October there is likely to be snow on the ground.

Colder weather calls for layers of clothes, ski pants and winter

jackets.

Being a parent, getting Halloween costumes for your children, always is somewhat of a challenge. Most costumes bought for kids are bought in adult sizes, so you can fit the costume over snowmobile suits, and over many layers of winter clothing.

Boys in a sense are easier to dress up for Halloween in firefighters, cowboys and superhero costumes. Where as dressing up for Halloween is a bit of a struggle, the little girl who wants to be a princess has to contend with the layers of ski pants and a winter jacket. Poofing out their princess costume makes them look like princess snowmen.

The little girl who wants to be a

ballerina, with her tutu over top of her purple ski pants, on top of her jacket, an XL tank top, as a body suit.

Then you have the Octobers that are warm enough to not have to wear layers of warm clothes. Those are few and far between.

As a child I encountered this exact dilemma growing up in Saskatchewan, then we moved to Victoria, B.C. when I was nine. My first Halloween in Victoria, the day before,I got my snow suit out and placed it beside my costume to be ready for Halloween. I was asked by my mother why I had my snow suit out. I replied, “It’s Halloween tomorrow, I’ll need my snow suit.” My mother just smiled

and said, “You are not going to need that here.” She was right!

A Halloweeen without snow and bitter cold was, in fact, a magical thing.

Here are some tips on how to survive a Saskatchewan Halloween.

1. Always trick or treat in groups or pairs. Stay with someone – always.

2. Wear reflective clothing, carry glow sticks, flashlights so vehicles can see you.

3. Always dress warm. Layer up if it’s cold.

4. If approached by a stranger, run to the nearest house for help.

5. Let your parents go through your candy to make sure it is safe to eat.

A Halloween in Saskatchewan is definitely an obstacle some years, but kids on the prairies are conditioned to this seasonal weather. They all like to trick or treat in rain, snow, sleet or blizzards. A Halloween in Saskatchewan goes on despite some frigid temperatures.

Unity residents awarded Canada 150 medals Continued from Page 33 The museum group also announces that although they are still in need of volunteers, they will once again be starting the Sunday pancake brunches on Nov. 5. With these brunches being their biggest fundraisers the committee hopes to once again encourage both volunteers to help each week as well as those who support the brunches to help them out.

The partnership of Unity Credit Union and Delta Co-op presented $787.85 to the Unity food bank representing proceeds from their annual pancake breakfast at the Unity Trade show. There is currently a campaign called “Harvest Round Up for the Food Bank” asking people in the spirit of Thanksgiving to continue to offer help to those in need. Requests in September at the food bank were at an all time high indicating the need is there and for the price of a lotto or 50/50 ticket you could be offer-

ing a product or two to the food bank shelves.

Speaking of the Coop and Credit Union, why not stop in and say hi, and thank you, during Cooperative week Oct. 1521. These businesses offer not only sponsorships and donations to their community but their staff often offer hands on help to many projects within the community.

Organizers are thankful for the continuous support of the Toasty Toes Sock Drive, a campaign where the Chiropractor’s Association of Saskatchewan and The Salvation Army have teamed up together to collect donations of new socks for people in need. This year, St. Peter’s School and Unity Public School will be having a friendly competition to see who can collect the most socks! The campaign kicked off Sept. 25 and runs until Friday, Nov. 24. Donations of socks or cash may be dropped off at St. Peter’s School, Unity Public School or Dr. Clark’s office during the

day. Cash donations will be used to purchase socks as well.

I continue to advocate for residents to love local by supporting their local businesses. I loved the campaign the Battlefords Chamber has going stating, “Shop at a store with a door.” These local businesses support so many groups, events and activities in this community that would be in a far different position without their support. You can use the “ShopportUNITY” app to win gift cards drawn for each month. Don’t take for granted in your home community what our visitors appreciate – a full array of professional services, spas, theatre, shopping, eateries and much more. Why, I just had relatives travelling through on their way back to Camrose who asked for a recommendation for lunch and not only were they very impressed with that experience, they were amazed at all that Unity had to offer (including free parking!).

Carol Slater shown here with Kelcie Valliere, marketing manager from Delta Coop, and Megan Schweitzer, marketing manager from Unity Credit Union, presenting the proceeds of their partnered pancake breakfast at the Unity trade show Sept 30. This year’s silver collection taken at the breakfast was donated to the Unity Food bank. Photo by Sherri Solomko

Coffee row folks continue to marvel and express their gratitude for the multitude of activity that continues in our community as well as the continual signs of growth in our surroundings in new

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construction or business changes. These folks continue to enjoy each other’s company, as well as enjoy the bantering and bartering at their morning and afternoon gatherings serving up plenty of smiles and

laughter. So you see we keep busy in Unity with a hustling and bustling community full of activity, fun and friendship; and so, we appreciate the wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time…

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