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Staff While taking full responsibility, Lystek International Inc., the company responsible for the biofertilizer operation at the North Battleford water treatment plant, is blaming a subcontractor for the foul odour that prevailed over the Battlefords this week.

In a statement Lystek indicates the equipment and method used by the operator resulted in some of the biofertilizer

remaining on top of the ground, resulting in the bad smell.

Lystek’s specifications call for the fertilizer to be injected to a depth of six inches, but fertilizer applied to land earlier this week did not go to that depth, resulting in exposure to the product’s odour.

The company has issued an apology and promises there will not be a repeat of the problem.

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Lystek apologizes for big stink in NB

Sub-contractor’s equipment, methods inadequate company spokesman says

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A foul manure-like smell stunk up North Battleford Monday, Oct. 19, making for a smelly Election Day for people in the community.

The problem originated with a land application of Lystek International Inc. biofertilizer product that went terribly wrong.

In a statement from the company issued Wednesday, from Oct. 13 to 16 a well-known locally-based subcontractor was hired to carry out a land application of the biofertilizer product at an agricultural site next to North Battleford’s wastewater resource recovery centre to the southeast of the city.

The product used was the one made from the City’s biosolids using the new Lystek processing system. But contrary to the sub-contractor agreement, the material was not properly sub-surface injected according to Lystek’s standard approach and best management prac-

tices, according to the company’s statement.

The odour carried on right into the Battlefords and a litany of complaints ensued, as pointed out by councillors at the City’s Planning Committee meeting at City Hall on Monday.

Councillor Ryan Bater reported he received complaints about the smell and noted it seemed to be a fertilizer smell. Councillor Cathy Richardson, who chaired the meeting, also heard complaints and said people at the golf course were blaming it on the sewage treatment plant.

“Yes, it was,” responded Stewart Schafer, director of operations. As for why the smell happened, his explanation was simple.

“The company doing the deep injection, didn’t deep inject it,” he explained.

Instead, the biofertilizer product was partially on the surface and partially underneath. “They promised us this would not happen again,” Schafer added.

In speaking to the Regional Optimist, Lystek’s Director of Business Development Kevin Litwiller expanded on what transpired.

According to Litwiller, their company has extensive experience with subcontractors in Ontario who have been able to deep-inject the biofertilizer properly into the ground without incident.

“Here in Ontario, we deal with subcontractors that essentially take our material and they use good equipment that essentially injects the biofertilizer about six inches into the ground,” Litwiler said.

“That’s the proper way to do it because what happens is you incorporate the nutrients immediately and mitigate odour issues.”

In fact, Litwiller said, they have even had open house events where as many as 130 people would stand right beside the injection equipment as the material is applied in the ground, and within seconds the smell would be gone.

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By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The future of the historic post office in Battleford has residents concerned.

It was closed prior to the Thanksgiving weekend out of concern for the safety of employees and customers due to bats inside the building.

Last week, a temporary office was set up at the former Hillcrest Centre at 12224th Street.

The Town of Battleford has agreed to rent the former Hillcrest Centre to Canada Post on a month-to-month basis at a rate of $1,200, which includes power, gas, water and sewer.

Meanwhile, Canada Post has taken out a building permit for $30,000 worth of work at the former House of Kwon building at 592 - 35th St. At Monday’s meeting of town council, the mayor said all the councillors and town administration have been receiving numerous questions about what’s happening with the post office.

“Obviously, it’s been in the news that the old post office has been closed down temporarily,” said Derek Mahon.

He added, “We don’t speak for Canada Post by any stretch of the imagination, so I want to make that clear.”

He was able to say, however, that Canada Post has contacted the town in regard to using Hillcrest Centre.

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For the North Battleford job, Lystek was advised to take a look at a contractor that had provided services to the City of Saskatoon.

There was some follow-up in which the contractor had assured Lystek they were up to the job.

“They certainly said they had the experience and the equipment to do the job properly. That did not turn out to be the case.”

Lystek’s experience with the subcontractor turned out to be a less than positive one.

The main issue was the subcontractor did not have the proper equipment to do the job, according to Lystek.

Litwiller said there was one day towards the end where “the wheel actually fell off one of their pieces of equipment. Needless to say, it took us quite a bit by surprise. We didn’t get what we thought we were getting and certainly what we paid for, and the equipment was not sufficient to properly inject the fertilizer into the ground.”

Instead, some of the fertilizer stayed above ground, creating the smell.

“It was partially injected, but some of it sits on top of the soil. You get a bit of wind and it smells like manure, except it has a bit of a different smell than typical pig manure or chicken manure,

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According to Litwiller, Lystek was not happy at all with the work of the subcontractor.

Still, the company is accepting responsibility for allowing the situation to happen, noting they have a contract with the City that they must live up to as well.

“We feel obviously quite badly about that. We never want to interrupt peoples’ lives with odour. It’s a quality of life issue and certainly not the way we do things anywhere else. We’ve taken corrective action steps to provide another provider of services moving forward, so it will never happen again,” said Litwiller.

“It wasn’t done properly, it was done under our care and control and we apologize.”

The company has issued a statement in which they say they have “taken decisive steps to ensure future programs conform to our best management practices and standards.”

Litwiller said for this job, they plan to “find another subcontractor with the proper equipment.”

“We will never rely on that particular equipment again and that’s a lesson learned for us.”

This incident has proved an embarrassing piece of

news in what to this point had been touted by city officials as a “good news” story for North Battleford.

The city had won a national municipal award for implementing the new Lystek system, which had been operational since last December.

Prior to its arrival, the biosolids from the wastewater treatment plant were shipped to the waste management facility located just east of the city, and were filling up the landfill at a rapid rate.

According to Lystek’s numbers, more than 3,000 tonnes of Class B biosolids have been diverted from the landfill since it was implemented.

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By Becky Doig Editor

We survived election night.

The newsroom always tries to do some up-to-the-minute reporting on our website on election night, usually with a varying amount of success.

I worked to update the vote tally in the three ridings of Battlefords-Lloydminster, Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek and Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River, the latter because reporter John Cairns correctly predicted it would be a close one.

My team members kept Facebook updated and visited the campaign offices based in the Battlefords.

It wasn’t a long night, except in Desnethe-MissinippiChurchill River, where a recount is now looming after a razor-thin 70-vote victory for NDP candidate Georgina Jolibois over Lawrence Joseph of the Liberals.

It was just shortly after the polls closed that Cairns filed a photo from a subdued Gerry Ritz campaign headquarters at the Tropical Inn. The photo showed a couple of people quietly watching the results on the television. Cairns noted the lack of jubilation that had prevailed in previous Ritz campaign victories. While Ritz won the seat handily, as expected, gone is his role as minister of agriculture.

The red tide that swept the rest of the country, launching Justin Trudeau’s Liberals into power, has Ritz planning his strategy for operating on the opposition side of the house.

It was a lively night for voting in the Battlefords, however. Various circumstances led to me not getting to the polling station at Alex Dillabough until about 7:15 p.m. I was surprised to see the parking lot jammed and a steady stream of people entering and leaving. There were lineups at a few of the polls and more people were coming in the door. One election worker was concerned he might have to close the door on people still wanting to vote.

The women manning my poll said there had been a steady stream of people voting throughout the day. Such enthusiasm bodes well for democracy in the Battlefords.

I’ll leave it to others to digest the outcome of Monday’s vote, but will add my vote of thanks to all the candidates.

To put one’s name forth on an election ballot of any kind shows a commitment to community and country that must be respected and appreciated.

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Dear Editor Well, the election is over, and you’d think I’d be grumpy.

The guy I voted for, Glenn Tait, did not get in, and we are Conservative blue in a country where Liberal red will have more say. But I’m not grumpy.

First, we got rid of Harper. I think Harper really did his best to increase trade and to financially benefit at least the middle class, however, he didn’t value democracy.

He quickly stopped having scrums with reporters, fired scientists whose work might contradict his values and took away tax free statuses of charities that leaned left. That isn’t acceptable.

As much as I like having a few extra dollars in my pocket, I value, profoundly cherish, being a free man in a free country much more. I have previously written how my father, a man who lied about his age to fight the Nazis, would have been so ashamed of some of Harpers policies.

Dad would be proud today.

We, as a country, said “no” to a man who asked us to accept a world with a bit more money but a lot less freedom.

In the Battlefords though, we have re-elected Conserva-

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tive Gerry Ritz. I can live with that. I have a great respect for Mr. Ritz. When I needed help, his office did all they could to be of assistance to me. During the election campaign, I wrote Mr. Ritz a letter explaining how upset I was with some of what the Conservatives were doing. A few days later my phone rang. When I answered it, much to my surprise I heard “Hi Wayne, this is Gerry.”

Two things struck me about that call. Mr. Ritz was unfailingly respectful and polite to someone who profoundly disagreed with him. Second, was how different he was from his boss. I had complained about the lack of freedom of the press, how I would scream if I heard one more news story end with “the minister was unavailable for comment.”

Mr. Ritz said he gave his cell number out to journalists.

He was calling me personally when Harper couldn’t be bothered to meet with premiers.

I believe Mr. Ritz will work hard for the Battlefords. I think he always has. If he had been kind enough to change parties, I would have voted for him.

Wayne Schlapkohl North Battleford

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How about those French lessons If you should run into Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, ask him this: “So how about those French lessons, eh?”

I’ve asked him that question myself several times over the years, usually at the tail end of a one-on-one interview.

I’m not the only one, of course. He was asked that again on election night, after Prime Minister Stephen Harper was shown the door by voters.

With Stephen Harper about as well liked as Richard Nixon, it was time for him to go. The day after the election I lost track of how many news stories suggested our premier, Brad Wall, was very high on the list of possible successors. About the only other person who got as much consideration is long-time MP and cabinet

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It’s a tough consideration for Wall. With a spring election looming, he’s got to be wondering how much longer he can or should remain as premier. He’s told many, including me, he’s got “the best job in the world” right now. But surely he must realize a premier or prime minister’s best before date is reached at 10 years. We

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saw that with Jean Chretien.

It was truly re-affirmed with Stephen Harper, and Brian Mulroney wasn’t that far off, either.

Could he go on longer in Saskatchewan? At the end of his second term in office, Wall’s got approval ratings most politicians wouldn’t dream of having during their “honeymoon period” after initially taking office. The NDP have yet to mount a strong challenge.

Their leader, Cam Broten, is going to have to pull one heck of a rabbit out of his hat to unseat Wall from the premier’s chair in the legislature.

One thing many people may not realize is he has been reluctant to give up home and family. Instead of moving to Regina, he has chosen to be driven, for years, to and from Swift Current each day. That is a hell of a commute. He gets a lot of work done in the passenger or rear seat, and I’ve interviewed him by phone a few times on the road. He can’t do that as a Member of Parliament, and he certainly can’t do that as prime minister. Home would have to be Ottawa.

It’s a good bet David Anderson, who took Cypress Hills-Grasslands in a landside, would give up his seat for Wall to run in a

byelection. But as an ardent Senate reformer, Wall couldn’t offer him a plumb seat in the Red Chamber.

As one of Canada’s longest serving premiers at this time, Wall has recognition across the country.

But I wonder how deep that recognition is? Remember, Saskatchewan is only about three per cent of Canada’s population. So while we know him, the other 97 per cent only know about him.

As I type this, CJME posted a story saying Wall is not interested in the federal leadership. John Gormley asked him if he completely ruled out running federally. The answer Wall gave was, “Yes.” Well of course Wall said, “Yes.” He’s geared up for a provincial election now.

Saying anything less would be political suicide.

That will continue to be his answer, until it’s not.

Maybe he’ll wait until after the next guy. Maybe the Conservatives will need to spend some time wandering the wilderness first, like the Liberals after Paul Martin. We could see two terms before the electorate decides to ditch Trudeau, Mark II. That might provide plenty of time for Wall to pick up that French.

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

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Permit for relocation to House of Kwon approved Monday Continued from Page 3 A temporary office relocation building permit was approved that evening for the former House of Kwon’s address, where some trailers can already be seen.

“So anybody that’s wondering what’s going on at the former House of Kwon, a temporary post office has been requested. As a development permit, it’s been approved,” said the mayor.

“Other than that we don’t know anything about when Canada Post will be moving or renovating or what they are doing to their existing building.”

However, he did have another piece of information to offer.

“I can say that Canada Post representatives from Ottawa were in the town of Battleford back in June to discuss potential renovations to the post office. Other than that, that’s all I know.”

He said any questions from the Town to Canada Post have been referred to the customer service phone number.

“I phoned it one day for interest,” said Mahon, “and it was busy. I don’t have any other answers.”

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spokesperson for Canada Post, told the Regional Optimist Tuesday, “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we’ve had to urgently put in place temporary arrangements because of health and safety concerns with the presence of bats in the Battleford Post Office building.”

He went on to say, “Our focus at this time is ensuring we can serve the people of Battleford.”

That there have been bats in the post office building has been known for some time. In recent years, their presence put a kibosh on repairing the clock in the tower.

Back in 2006, the Battleford Communities in Bloom committee was hoping to get the old post office clock working again. By 2013, then mayor Chris Odishaw told fellow council members it appears the “powers

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that be” were not interested in repairing the clock, citing cost, safety and liability issues.

A spokesperson for Canada Post at the time said his understanding of the situation with the clock is that a mold and bat problem in the tower was the main safety issue, not structural safety, and that spending money to fix the clock would not move the mail any faster.

The Battleford Post Office was built in 1911/12 at a cost of $40,000 and opened in 1914. It is the oldest continuously operated post office in Saskatchewan.

Permits continue steady pace in September

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Building permits in North Battleford continue to be issued at a steady clip.

Numbers for September 2015 were presented in a memo to city council’s Planning Committee meeting Monday. In September, 12 permits were issued for a total value of $1,110,000.

That number is almost

healthy month of building permits although the overall pace continues to lag behind last year’s record showing for building permits in the commercial and industrial sector.

For the year through September a total of 97 permits have been issued for $26,161,500. That compares to 87 permits for $40,183,300 for the same period last year.

discount has gone down by one per cent, to six per cent in May and five per cent in June.

As usual, July and August have neither a discount nor a penalty.

If paid in September, a one per cent penalty goes on the outstanding amount of taxes. Each month after that another one per cent is added on the combined amount of the outstanding current taxes and the previous penalties.

Jan. 1 of 2017, a 10 per cent penalty is added to the outstanding amount.

For those who pay their taxes before the tax roll is completed, the payments shall be estimated on the basis of the taxes levied against the property for the preceding year and are eligible for the discounts above.

The discounts apply only to the municipal portion of property taxes. They do not apply to the education portion.

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identical to September of last year, which also saw 12 permits for $1,022,000.

Two industrial permits issued for $900,000 made up the bulk of activity in the month. Other permits included three new garage permits for $86,000, two residential alterations for $78,000, two commercial alterations for $28,000 and three demolition/removals for $18,000.

All in all, it was another

The Town of Battleford has established its tax discounts for next year, with two small changes from last year.

Monday evening a bylaw was passed setting discounts for payment of taxes up to March 31 at 10 per cent, the same as last year.

The discount for April is eight per cent, also the same as last year.

For May and June, the

Promoted David Dubnyk, the son of Wally Dubnyk and the late Ina Mae Dubnyk, has recently been promoted to the rank of inspector with the RCMP. David’s new position will be in upper management with the Alberta law enforcement response team. The promotion comes with a transfer to Edmonton, Alta. where he and his wife Barb have just settled. Over a 25-year career Dave and Barb have seen stops in Cranbrook, Kimberly, Kamloops, Fernie and Sicamous, B.C. and now Edmonton. Photo submitted

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Intelligence Led Policing

Plan highlighted at town council meeting

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

S/Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt presented the quarterly crime statistics to the Battleford town council Monday, reporting calls for service basically remain the same compared to 2014.

There has been an increase in person and Criminal Code offences but property offences have decreased, said Woolfitt.

At the end of the third quarter, there were 696 calls for service to date this year compared to 699 to date last year.

In Battleford, to the end of September of this year, there were 69 person offences, seven business break and enters, seven residential break and enters, 220 property offences, 64 criminal code offences, seven drug offences, 16 Liquor Act offences, 17 motor vehicle collisions, 111 provincial traffic offences, 18 impaired operation of motor vehicle offences, nine municipal bylaw offences and 32 calls for other assistance.

Woolfitt, who was recently promoted to staff sergeant in charge of operations and is second in command of the detachment, also told town councillors school liaison officers have been making regular visits to Battleford schools to

S/Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt presented the quarterly policing statistics to Battleford town council Monday. Photo by Jayne Foster

interact with students and staff. For the month of September they were in touch with schools to update the School Safe plans and to perform proactive school zone patrols, he said.

The documentation presented to council also included a report by Insp.

John Sutherland outlining the detachment’s Intelligence Led Policing model.

In that report, he said the Battlefords detachment is an extremely busy detachment where the majority of calls are driven by individuals who have drug and alcohol dependencies.

Woolfitt said, “We see a lot of that in our day-to-day policing.”

The detachment is about six months into the threeyear policing plan created by the inspector and other members of the detach-

ment, said Wolfitt “It was developed at the detachment. Inspector Sutherland is leading the charge on that,” he said.

The calls for service at the detachment are influenced by two main factors — violent crime and antisocial behaviour such as persons crimes, property, drug associated crimes and mental health and additictions problems.

“That is an area where a lot of our work comes from,” said Woolfitt.

By shifting focus to the ILP model as a change in service delivery, the RCMP plans to enhance the success of crime prevention and reduction, improving the quality of life for those with social and addictions issues, increasing frontline policing effectiveness and improving public safety.

Functional and aggressive initiatives will be implemented over the course of three years to achieve the plan’s full potential, Sutherland wrote in his report.

“There are a lot of initiatives going on right now,” said Woolfitt, “not only involving police but involving many other agencies within the Battlefords working together in order to reduce crime and help these people who have addictions and mental health problems have a better quality of life as well.”

The ILP will support community policing strategies and harm reduction by targeting emerging and existing crime trends and persons responsible for committing crime by focusing on repetitive offenders and others responsible for criminal activity.

“The people that we deal with regularly, we will continue to work on crime reduction initiatives by focusing on their activities,” said Woolfitt.

If they are on any kind of release conditions, it becomes a priority to track and monitor them to make sure they are abiding by the court-imposed conditions, and if not, to make sure the breaches are dealt with.

“By targeting those people it’s also helping us drive that crime rate down,” said

Woolfitt.

Within the ILP model, service delivery is to be enhanced and fostered by the increase and functionality of intelligence reports on crime and associated events and the relevant deployment of resources, as a direct result of statistical and analytical data.

“We’re going to be really focusing on and using analytical resources to target where we need to be doing more work.”

The detachment has access to an analyst and they are trying to get one full time, said Woolfitt.

“That’s part of the policing plan, to put some of these people in place so we can utilize their skill sets.”

The goal of the ILP model it to implement creative and intelligence led initiatives to support a commitment to keeping the community safe while remaining cognizant of getting the greatest value from money and assets.

“I’m hopeful that as we continue to work on this we will see the crime rate go down,” said Woolfitt.

At the end of the threeyear plan, they will be able to look back and draw a road map of where to go from there, he added.

When asked if there was a possibility the Battlefords model would be imported to

other communities, Woolfitt said, “Potentially.”

He added, however, “Our focus right now is the Battlefords, to see what we can do here. We also look at what’s going on in other communities ... if there is something working somewhere else we can use as part of our policing program.”

What Mayor Derek Mahon described as the “superwatch” is part of the plan, Woolfitt confirmed.

With separate watches for rural, city and town in the past, there was always a certain disconnect, he said.

Now the Battlefords has an inspector back at the detachment, the model is to bring everybody together for the four daily watches.

There’s a mix of rural and urban on each watch, he explained, in part because some of the people causing problems in the urban area are also causing problems in the rural area.

“It’s a positive improvement,” said Woolfitt.

As regards crime specific to Battleford, the mayor said the newest trend is joyriding garbage cans into vehicles.

In one particular neighbourhood, $15,000 in damage was caused by the joyriding of garbage containers and compost containers.

“The officers are well aware of it,” said Mahon.

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Pre-K: Would your child benefit?

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

There are spaces still open in Living Sky School Division’s Pre-K program and parents shouldn’t assume that just because it is a criteria-based program their child is not eligible to attend.

There are misconceptions about what Pre-K is and who Pre-K is for, says Tonya Lehman, superintendent of curriculum and instruction.

“It is definitely a criteriabased program, however the criteria has multiple facets to it,” she says.

Early learning consultant Angela Yeaman, says the enrolment criteria looks at things like social interaction, language delays, involvement with external agencies, low income and single parents.

“It’s a lot broader than most people’s perception,” she points out.

“We’ve recently been looking at criteria around families experiencing major trauma or major change and in need of short-term support,” she adds.

There are also families who have frequent parent absence, when one parents is away for long periods of time – working in the oilfields, for example – and the home is actually functioning as a single parent home, said Lehman.

Another criteria is whether the Pre-K student comes from an English as an additional language family. Support for EAL students and families is being increasingly built into school programs including Pre-K, says Yeaman. That support can help immigrants get used to the culture here and the system of education as well as connect them to other supports.

“It’s a great introduction to Canada,” she says.

Parents who have wanted their children to attend Pre-K, but thought they wouldn’t meet the criteria shouldn’t be discouraged from applying, say Lehman and Yeaman. They can talk to a Pre-K teacher, pick up application forms at schools hosting Pre-K programs or at the division office or find the forms at the Living Sky School Division website.

“Sometimes families may not see they have the

criteria,” says Lehman, “yet sometimes that criteria is there, just not so evident and obvious.”

While it’s not universally open to all children, says Yeaman, there are more children out there that could benefit from it who are not benefiting right now.

It’s important to know, also, she says, that Pre-K accepts enrolment throughout the school year, as long as there are spaces available. Just because school has started doesn’t mean it’s too late. Also, because not every elementary school has a Pre-K program, families are not limited to enrolling only in the school in their attendance area. Their child can enrol in whichever program best suits the family, as long as there is space.

The division has 240 spaces and they are not all full. There are 10 schools throughout the division that offer Pre-K and some of those are in partnership with Light of Christ Catholic School Division.

Explaining the purpose of Pre-K, Lehman says the program is meant to provide the opportunity for young children to prepare not just for school, but for citizenship in their community and their own worlds.

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They learn about socializing, following direction, communication and problem solving and learn skills that can become lifelong assets.

Lehman also says family engagement is important.

There are family days or

family evenings depending on the clientele of the program.

There are also external events, such as going to the field house or going swimming, depending on what that particular community has to offer. Lehman says external outings give families broader access to activities they may not be aware of or don’t have the luxury of affording.

Yeaman says, through Pre-K, the division also works with community agencies to help broaden the range of support families can access.

“We can’t house all the support our families need so we really try to build those relationships in our communities to other areas of support … families might need.”

She adds, “They say,

Pre-Kindergarten is a play-based program where children have an opportunity to explore and inquire and collaborate with one another. Living Sky School Division officials say parents shouldn’t assume their child wouldn’t be eligible because the criteria is broader than most people realize. Enrolment is also ongoing throughout the school year. There are spaces open, and it’s not too late. Photos submitted

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Biggar Constituency

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‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ so we really try to help families and wrap around them for whatever level of support in whatever area they need.”

Pre-K programs are funded by the provincial government. Extra funding is made available in order to keep the classroom ratio down to one to eight, says Yeaman. Each classroom of 16 has two staff — a certified teacher and an educational assistant.

Pre-K students are registered as students with the Ministry of Education and they get a ministry ID number that follows them to Grade 12.

Will all children someday attend Pre-K? Lehman says that’s up to the ministry, but she adds, “I would like to see that, yes.

I think that opportunity for quality programming for all of our kids under the age of five is where we want to go with our families and our students.”

She believes starting early is beneficial.

Some families have reservations about their kids going to school too early.

Their idea of what school would look like for their three year old may not be what they want, she says, but a play-based environment is very different from school.

It’s where children are first exposed to big picture ideas.

“It’s life-long learning,” says Lehman.

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Cut Knife/Turtleford Constituency

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Living Sky School Division

Bus procedures to be reviewed

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Busing procedures for the Living Sky School Division are going to come under review. The board of education, as a committee of the whole, will be conducting the review over at least two specially called meetings in November.

The review has been prompted by recent decisions by the board, not always unanimous, to overrule some of the existing procedures. These have been the result of parents sending delegations to board meetings to plead their cases.

The most recent exemption overruled the .75 kilometer rule, which stipulates that kindergarten to Grade 8 students residing in an urban attendance area will be eligible for free transportation if they reside beyond .75 kilometers from the school within their attendance area.

Trustee Jack Snell said, “We have kind of hung our transportation department out to dry twice in the last three months, so I feel very sorry for them, but I supported the decisions.”

Trustee Todd Miller said, “Something has to be done because the last two deci-

sions pulled [Transportation Manager Colin Westgard] in two directions.”

Board chair Ken Arsenault said the recent decisions haven’t changed what the transportation manager does.

“Colin still operates by procedures that he has,” he said.

If someone wants to go beyond the procedure it still comes to the board.

“How Colin operates hasn’t changed,” said Arsenault. “Maybe how strongly he feels the board supports the procedures might have changed.”

All trustees agreed the review should be done by the board as a whole, rather than striking a committee.

“It has to be a committee of the whole because everybody has different opinions,” said Ron Kowalchuk.

“I don’t know how you could have a committee and come up with anything that everybody can agree. Everybody needs to be involved.”

Kowalchuk has always been a staunch supporter of making no exceptions to the procedures.

“I thought we had a pretty good procedure, but every once in a while the board decided to change and go

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Sale Day

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Battlefords Agricultural Society hosted its second Garage Sale day at the Agrivilla on the Battlefords Exhibition Grounds.

Everyone was welcome to participate aside from home-based businesses, and there was something for everyone on offer.

against it and make exceptions, and the exceptions cause problems,” he said.

He said he’d like to “deliver every kid to their door, but is it practical? Is it feasible? I don’t think so.”

He noted if the board makes changes it will have to decide where it’s going to come up with the extra money.

Trustee Glenn Wouters’ chief concern is safety.

He doesn’t like to see very young children walking to school in the dark or on crowded roads.

Arsenault said the sooner the review can get started the better.

Dates have been set for meetings on Nov. 6 and 23 and will be facilitated by Director of Education Randy Rox. Chief Financial Officer Lonny said there have been three more requests to come before the board since the last meeting. The applicants will be informed no decision will be made until after the review.

Vice-chair Ronna Pethick said, “I just want to say to the board that 99 per cent of the time our procedures are working. It’s only that one per cent that comes to our table.”

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Ritz to face Liberal government in new House

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Gerry Ritz is heading to the opposition benches in the next Parliament.

Ritz was re-elected by a wide margin as Member of Parliament for BattlefordsLloydminster in Monday’s federal election.

But it was a different story nationally as Justin Trudeau and the Liberals toppled Stephen Harper’s government after nine years in power. Ritz’s eight-year tenure as federal agriculture and Agri-foods minister ends right along with it.

The Liberals won a majority in Monday’s election. Final results showed 184 seats for the Liberals, 99 Conservatives, 44 NDP, 10 Bloc Québécois and one Green, enough for a majority government.

It was also a rough night for several Conservative cabinet ministers, with Finance Minister Joe Oliver leading a long list of cabinet ministers who lost their seats,

MP Gerry Ritz speaks to reporters after his re-election to represent BattlefordsLloyminster Monday night. Photo by John Cairns

names that included Julian Fantino, Chris Alexander, Bernard Valcourt, Gail Shea and Leona Aglukkaq among others.

The national results made it a somber evening for Conservative supporters at the

Tropical Inn in North Battleford Monday night, as supporters quietly watched the results on TV. For Ritz it was a night of mixed emotions. “Bittersweet” was the word he used.

“I’m thrilled with the results here in this riding again,” said Ritz.

“At the end of the day, though, we see a different colour as a majority government in Ottawa, and as I said, it’s a little bit bitter-

sweet.”

As for the national result, Ritz said he was disappointed. “We ran a great government, certainly we were respected for that around the world.”

The local result marked the seventh victory for Ritz in Battlefords-Lloydminster going back to 1997.

With all 139 polls reporting, Ritz had 20,537 votes (62 per cent), NDP Glenn Tait had 5,935 (17.6 per cent), Liberal Larry Ingram had 5,570 (16.5 per cent), Independent Doug Anguish had 1,076 (3.2 per cent), and Green Mikaela Tenkink had 575 (1.7 per cent).

Compared to 2011, the Conservatives and New Democrats were down slightly from their performance that year, while the Liberal vote was way up from the roughly three per cent obtained in that election.

Across Saskatchewan, the Conservatives were down in the seat count compared to previous elections

as the NDP picked up three seats.

The Conservatives held 10 of the 14 Saskatchewan seats, with the NDP taking three and the Liberals one.

Among the Conservatives re-elected was Kelly Block, who easily won reelection in the neighbouring Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek constituency.

The three NDP wins represent the first wins for the NDP in the province at the federal level since 2000.

The winners included Erin Weir in Regina Lewvan, Sheri Benson in Saskatoon West and Georgina Jolibois in Desnethe-MissinippiChurchill River, who edged out Liberal Lawrence Joseph by just 70 votes.

The lone Liberal elected in Saskatchewan was Ralph Goodale in ReginaWascana, who easily won the seat with 55 per cent of the popular vote. Goodale is now poised for a major cabinet portfolio in the new Trudeau government.

Candidates react to local, national election results

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was a subdued mood at all the campaign rooms in the Battlefords Monday night.

That included the Tropical Inn meeting room booked for supporters of Conservative Gerry Ritz.

The incumbent was on his way to yet another election victory in Battlefords-Lloydminster, eventually claiming 62 per cent of the vote in the riding.

Yet the atmosphere stood in stark contrast to the jubilation seen at his victory gathering in 2011.

It was because of the sound defeat of Stephen Harper’s government across the country. Justin Trudeau and the Liberals won a majority in Monday’s election, ending nine years of Conservative rule.

The defeat of the Harper government brings an end to Ritz’s time as federal Agriculture and Agri-foods minister. And that means a sad time for his staff in the ministry who will be looking for jobs in the private sector.

It also means changes for Ritz, who acknowledged there will be far less international travelling on his schedule now.

“I’ll get home a little more. The BBEX awards I might be able to attend, the Chamber of Commerce lun-

cheons I might be able to attend,” said Ritz.

“I usually find myself on the wrong part of the world when those things are going on. I’ve had the great opportunity to lay a wreath in Europe on Nov. 11 on several occasions, in Hong Kong a couple of times, Korea. I’ve been in Japan and China with the prime minister on Nov. 11. So, I’ll be home, which will be a nice change.”

He expressed pride about the work he was able to accomplish in government.

“We had great results out of all of those trips that we made. Agricultural trade is up 77 per cent; three of the highest income, net income years for farmers that we’ve ever seen, brand new trade routes and a lot more markets out there to keep filling.”

As for his role on the opposition benches, Ritz gave an indication he will be looking to make sure the new Liberal government will implement the trade deals that are now in place.

“We’ve been very tough negotiators on trade packages. We now have a trade arrangement with the European Union and of course the brand new Trans-Pacific Partnership. I’ll be pressing the Liberals very hard to get that implemented sooner rather than later so we can maintain those global supply chains. It’s going to

make a difference to Saskatchewan agriculture, north of a billion dollars a year once it’s fully implemented.

So you know, those are big numbers that businesses in Saskatchewan look forward to implementing.”

Larry Ingram watched the results from Turtleford where his campaign team was based.

“I didn’t win the war, but won a few battles,” said Ingram, who could point to a number of positives, including the increase in popular vote for the Liberals in the riding from under four per cent in 2011 to over 16 per cent, closely behind the showing of NDP candidate Glenn Tait.

Ingram believed the riding saw an influx of new voters, including participation from more young people as well as more First Nation involvement.

“We didn’t change like other areas did, but we definitely got a lot more people in the voting and First Nations took a major lead and role in voting, which in our democracy is excellent.”

Ingram says he believes increased participation was seen across the country as well.

He was particularly euphoric about the Liberal victory across the country, using words like “awesome” and “excellent” to describe it.

“It’s beautiful to see,”

said Ingram.

He said he’s impressed with leader Justin Trudeau whom he’s had a chance to meet during the campaign.

“He’s so fluent, speaks so well, he’s so passionate about what he’s saying we can do as a country. It brought a lot of people into the fold,” said Ingram.

At the NDP committee room on 98th Street, the mood was subdued as NDP candidate Glenn Tait and his supporters watched the local and national returns roll in.

The most important thing, Tait said, was removing the Stephen Harper government. But supporters there made it known they weren’t happy with a Trudeau government, either.

As for the outcome, Tait

was not surprised.

“Of course I’m disappointed in the way things turned out but they weren’t far from what we expected, particularly in our own rid-

ing,” said Tait.

Noticed by Tait was the surge of the Liberals both nationally and in the riding itself.

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Battlefords Habitat project taking shape

By Marilyn Richardson Habitat for Humanity

Work on the Battlefords build is progressing well.

Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon-Battlefords Chapter has been working in partnership with North Battleford Home Hardware

during the first stage of the project. Home Hardware staff has donated their time and materials to complete the basement phase and they are continuing their work on the main floor.

Applications for construction site coordinator close Thursday, Oct. 22.

Volunteers will be allowed to assist Home Hardware with the framing once the construction site co-ordinator is selected.

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Ballot recount looms in northern riding Staff

The NDP appear to be the winners in the northern Saskatchewan riding of Desnethé-MissinippiChurchill River, but the result is so close that it is likely to go to a recount.

With all polls in the riding having reported in Monday night, NDP candidate Georgina Jolibois had a margin of victory of just 70 votes over Lawrence Joseph

of the Liberals.

Unofficial results had Jolibois with 10,300 votes and Joseph 10,230. Reports are now circulating that Joseph will challenge the result and call for a recount.

What is known for sure is the riding will have a new MP regardless of what happens, as longtime Conservative incumbent Rob Clarke finished third with 9,110.

Running fourth was Green candidate Warren

Koch, who finished with 552.

If Jolibois’s victory is confirmed it will bring to three the number of NDP MPs elected in Saskatchewan Monday, including wins in Saskatoon West and Regina Lewvan.

The race in Regina was also incredibly close with NDP Candidate Erin Weir winning by 143 votes, and there is talk that this race could also go to a recount.

Cotninued from Page 11 “We are surprised, both locally and federally, at how well the Liberals are doing.

There is a tremendous Liberal surge and part of that has rubbed off in this riding. Larry (Ingram) is doing quite well.”

He believed that was due to inroads at NDP and Conservative expense, but also an influx of new voters.

Overall, the NDP fell to

third place and 44 seats.

As for the national results, Tait observed that people jumped over to the Liberals to stop the Conservatives, in reaction to the Liberals’ surge in poll numbers, and in doing so drained away votes from the NDP. “New Democrat support is quite strong still, but it’s less than what will win the seats we used to have.”

As for Doug Anguish, it

was a quiet scene at his election office on 100th Street.

The former MP and MLA had hoped for a political comeback in this federal election. But his upstart independent campaign fizzled out at the ballot box. Anguish wound up with a little over a thousand votes and a fourth-place finish, just ahead of the Green Party.

“If we wouldn’t have tried we wouldn’t have known,” said Anguish.

“Gerry Ritz obviously still has a commanding presence in this constituency that I underestimated.

That’s democracy in action.”

Anguish had jumped in to the election race just four weeks before and had run an active campaign that included an extensive lawnsign effort.

But that effort saw setbacks as well, as several of his signs were vandalized the previous week with vandals spraying “NDP” and “Liberal” on them.

On election night, Anguish acknowledged it was a challenge to run as an independent without the organization a political party has at its disposal.

“There was a lot of work for a handful of people to do. I would have hoped to have done a little better in the results. But nevertheless the results are what the results are and that’s how the democratic process works.”

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Little Pine’s new store a dream come true

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Friday, Oct. 16 was a big day for Little Pine First Nation.

It was the grand opening for a new store building, a dream that, despite delays and difficulties, has become reality for the staff and customers of Little Pine Store.

The grand opening ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. featured the staff standing with manager Vanessa Fox along with her seven-year-old daughter Cassidy.

“It is our custom to have an elder pray before we do any kind of events,” said Fox, so she had asked Elder Marshall Bear to do the opening ceremony to the new store.

“We had children from the local school, Chief Little Pine School, to sing an honour song and then the ribbon was cut.”

Afterward, said Fox, everyone enjoyed a bite to eat and the excellent weather. Until 5:30 p.m., there were activities, entertainment and free food.

“We had the council members from Little Pine First Nation in attendance

for this special occasion,” said Fox. “We also had about 100 people that attended the grand opening. The staff served free bannock cheese burgers, regular cheese burgers and hot dogs, along with three different salads and, of course, two big carrot cakes.”

A local band, Pokket Aces, was hired to play live for the grand opening and other local talent showed up to play music during the afternoon, said Fox. Manager for the last three years, building a new store was a goal for Fox since she took on the job. When she took over, the business, located in a Quonset-type building never intended for that particular use, was in a deficit situation. It was actually the second time she had managed the store and turned its fortunes around.

There were delays in construction of the new store building due to lack of available contractors and Fox was beset by a number of family crises, including her own diagnosis of breast cancer requiring several rounds of chemotherapy. She carried on, however, and the staff

The staff of Little Pine Store with manager Vanessa Fox (far right) and her daughter Cassidy prepare to cut the ribbon on a new store building. Photos submitted

rallied around her, moving the stock and equipment into the new store to begin operations Oct. 9.

She is proud of the new building.

“The store for Little Pine First Nation is a first in history to have its own building,” said Fox. In the past, stores have been located in old buildings, with the latest being so cold the pipes would freeze in the winter and so warm in the summer “the chocolate bars melted.”

The new store offers more open space, proper insulation and even air conditioning.

“Little Pine community members are proud to have a nice big store in their community and have expressed their gratitude for the building,” said Fox.

Now that the grand opening is over, Fox will be taking a leave of absence because she will be going for surgery.

“I am glad that we are out of the old building and that the staff will be in the new store,” said Fox. “I plan on returning to the store after I have recovered from the long frustrating ordeal that I have gone through … I believe in my staff and have confidence that they will do well while I am away.”

Meanwhile, the staff of the store are participating in the October Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and all donations are being forwarded to the cause. Their goal is $3,000.

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Penalty box sees the most action Tuesday

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was a wild, penaltyfilled evening at the Civic Centre Tuesday night as the Battlefords AAA Stars were taking on the Beardy’s Blackhawks.

The Stars went in looking to get back into the win column following a 3-1 road loss to Saskatoon Blazers Friday. But the game was punctuated by mayhem on the ice midway through the second period when tempers immediately boiled over and the fights erupted.

Early on, it seemed like it would be a calm evening, with penalty killing figuring prominently. Midway

through the period Beardy’s had a two-man advantage on the Stars, but the Stars managed to kill it off.

Still, Beardy’s took the play to the Stars and with 3:30 remaining in the period were able to score first. Isaac Jackson scored from Josh Sielsky and Bryton Fels, beating Lance Alm in net to make it 1-0 Blackhawks.

That would be the score through one. Beardy’s had 15 shots to the Stars’ nine.

In the second, Beardy’s continued to outshoot the Stars but the Stars caught a break. Owen Lamb moved in on Beardy’s goaltender Kody Kushniruk and tied the game at 1-1. The goal was unassisted.

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in the box for a head contact penalty, Jackson scored a power play goal from Tyrell Wenig with 8:42 left to make it 3-1 Beardy’s.

Tempers flared again in the third period as penalties began to mount. Smith vented outrage at the referees again over an interference penalty to the Stars’ Dubecky late in the period that put the Stars briefly down two men again.

It was back to a 5-on-4 situation when Billy Trarback’s goal with 2:51 left made it 4-1, and that marker clearly seemed to deflate the Stars’ bench for the rest of the game. Dawson Boehm got the assist.

That would be all the scoring, and the Blackhawks went on to win an intense contest 4-1. Final shots on goal were 43-25 Blackhawks.

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Administration confirmed at Monday’s City of North Battleford Planning Committee meeting that the new sound system at the Civic Centre Oct. 27 and 28.

The Civic Centre will be closed both days. Those dates have been set aside for the installation, in part because the North Stars are not scheduled to play in the Civic Centre those days.

The existing sound system is more than 20 years old, but has not been working properly for some time, with people in the arena having difficulty figuring out what the public address announcer is saying.

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Provincial cross-country

NBCHS athlete finishes just off the podium Staff

The provincial cross-country running championships took place Saturday at Lakewood Park in Saskatoon.

The best run of the day for a Northwest athlete was

by Erik Peterson of North Battleford Comprehensive High School. He had a time of 17:44:86 in the 4A junior boys’ class to place fourth in a field of 84 runners. The first runner over the line had a time of 16:47:08.

Overall in district team competition, in 4A, North

Battleford Comprehensive finished 10th with a score of 117, while in 3A John Paul II Collegiate finished ninth at 102 points. In 2A, Unity Composite High School placed third at 165.

Results for other individual Northwest athletes were: junior boys — Craig Hewko, Neilburg, 31st at 20:20:42; Damien Bowey, Unity, 40th at 21:18:82; Logan Schreiner, Hillmond, 41st at 21:20:37; Kyle Knot, Medstead, 50th at 21:45:83; Drew Nelson, Turtleford, 65th at 23:50:10; Jaden Bailey, Maymont,

7th at 24:02:19; and Jack Peyachew, Thunderchild, 80th at 25:50:88.

Junior Girls (87 runners, fastest time 16:56:50) — Katherine Schlapkohl, NBCHS, 38th at 20:28:92; Shay Everson, St. Walburg, 47th at 21:02:58; Chelsey Crush, Hillmond, 53rd at 21:26:83; Rebecca Davies, Glaslyn, 61st at 22:05:10; Montana Everson, St. Walburg, 76th at 25:49:72.

Midget boys (105 runners, fastest time 14:19:56) — Ryland McNinch, Turtleford, 16th at 16:20:44; Austin Higgs, NBCHS,

34th at 17:26:78; Kenny Sroka, Maidstone 35th at 17:28:14; Randy Rosin, Hillmond, 43rd at 17:37:63; Simon Gentes, JPII, 49th at 17:51:86; Dawson Hill, Medstead, 52nd at 17:53:44; Doug Sroka, Maidstone, 54th at 17:58:18; Linden Priest, Paradise Hill, 62nd at 18:08:81; Grady Morland, Luseland, 70th at 18:23:46; Dante Bacchetto, NBCHS, 88th at 19:59:63.

Midget girls (104 runners, fastest time 11:32:03) — Kabri Rutley, UCHS, 31st at 13:27:48; Rayna Judge, Leoville, 33rd at 13:32:96;

Tristen Amos, NBCHS, 52nd at 14:02:46; Kaitlyn Rump, NBCHS, 56th at 14:15:33; Kellie Victor, Hillmond, 65th at 14:35:06; Katie Naeth, Paradise Hill, 69th at 14:40:98; and Raylene Ochuschayoo, Lashburn, 97th at 17:53:9.

Senior boys (93 runners, fastest time 22:15:13) — Jacey Nordell, Turtleford, 31st at 25:03:31; Jayden Calvert, Turtleford, 34th at 25:15:24; Kody Grigor, NBCHS, 41st at 25:54:20; Andy Kim, Turtleford, 60th at 27:30:15; Triston Bill, Leoville, 67th at 28:02:04; Benjamin Robertson, UCHS, 74th at 28:34:76; Kyle Thom, Turtleford, 82nd at 30:15:07; Stuart Matthews, Turtleford, 84th at 30:22:14; Niks Drazlovskis, Cut

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“Violence against women is an issue we both care deeply about,” Guenther said when she and Loncar announced the reading to be held in North Battleford.

They invited Ann McArthur, executive director of the Battlefords Interval House, to hold a draw, with winners receiving a book, a CD and a tour poster.

“Every bit helps,” said McArthur.

Linda Mushka was a lucky winner of a copy of Friendly Fire, one of the prizes in a draw with funds going to Battlefords Interval House.

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Guenther’s book is set in her home territory, starting with a body floating in Brightsand Lake.

Also found in the book are scenes set in places such as Dexter Hall and Moosehead Hall as well as fictional versions of a dramatic forest fire. As she wrote her manuscript, Guenther’s story evolved to touch on the issue of violence against women.

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Continued from Page 17 Best Kept Secret Girlfriend, otherwise known as singer-songwriter Carmen Loncar, performed a number of her own compositions that tied in with the readings presented by Guenther. They have been on tour together launching Guenther’s first novel and Loncar’s first debut CD. “I don’t know too many writers and musicians who tour together,” said Guenther.

She thanked Loncar for “agreeing to take part in this crazy journey,” dubbed the Secret Fire Tour.

Guenther explained her work and Loncar’s music, described as alternative country-folk, have a number of themes in common, such as inspiration from the boreal landscape, love and nature.

“Carmen is a music therapist,” said Guenther, who has been friends with the musician for many years.

Art, music and literature have the potential to help some people work through grief or other difficulties they may face, she said.

In her book, her main character turns to music when faced with death in her family, she added.

“Poor Darby. I do a lot of horrible things to her,” said the author. “As a musician, she turned to songwriting.”

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Fort welcomes the adventurous Saturday Submitted

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The Friends of Fort Battleford invite you to test your bravery by attending the 10th Annual Halloween Haunted Fort Saturday, Oct. 24.

If you think Fort Battleford is only about history, think again! This program was developed to offer the community something a little different in the off season.

You can be sure that it is not for the faint of heart. In fact, we strongly recommend only those aged 13 and older attend.

All five historic buildings are transformed into Hallow-

een haunted houses, designed to make even the bravest souls scream in fear. You never know what to expect from one building to the next.

The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased only at the door.

Tickets are $14.70 each and after purchase participants are invited to hang out in the visitor centre where there will be snacks and beverages.

When your ticket number is called, it is your turn to ride the carriage to the Fort and begin this ultimate Halloween experience.

You will be dropped off at the first building where a greeter will let you into the building. Will you be brave enough to walk through that door to discover what’s in-

side? When you find your way out of that first building, you will walk to the second building to experience yet another blood curdling Halloween theme followed by the third and fourth buildings, each with their own unique blend of terror.

But only if you are brave enough will you be able to enter all four buildings inside the Fort. But wait, it’s not over yet. The fifth building is outside the fort, closer to the visitor centre. This is the biggest building by far! Will you escape or be trapped inside forever? Just follow the lighted path from the Fort to that last building and encounter the evil within.

Last year’s Halloween Haunted Fort was attended

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This program is made possible by Parks Canada’s Sask South Field Unit, the staff of Fort Battleford and countless, dedicated volunteers. Without the efforts and dedication of the volunteers this program would not be possible. The Friends of Fort Battleford are happy and excited to be supporting this program once again in this 10th annual Halloween Haunted Fort.

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Colours of fall harbinger of winter’s doom Another week of summer gone, one more week closer to winter, darn it.

The weather is much like late fall or November. Well I guess we are closer to November as we are past the middle of October.

Every morning I wake up and there is frost on the pumpkins. It melts off as the day gets warmer, but soon the days will be so short and the sun’s angle so low the frost will not leave.

It’s called winter. I am not looking forward to winter.

On the Hult farm son Ron and grandson Josh have finished combining. They were done just before this last rain. Grain is in bins and the elevator. Curtis is done combining and the grain is in the elevator.

Trucks are coming next week to haul it away. Sonin-law Roland is not done baling. He has about a day left. There sure are a lot of bales. I see bales and more bales all over the country.

Feed moving equipment is going to be busy. Frank is finished the canola here where I live and is probably totally finished by now.

Bradley has two-thirds of the green feed in the hills cut. The canola is still standing, sprayed, dead ripe

and waiting for the fleet. It will probably be done by the time you read this.

There was some farm land on the pasture I sold Greg and Mike. They seeded it to barley and cut it for green feed. They have it baled and hauled it home. The hills are starting to look bleak as the leaves are falling off the trees. People look at the fall colours and prattle on and on about how beautiful all those orange and yellow colours are. I don’t like it, to me that’s death. I like it when everything is green. I guess I have to wait another six months for the cycle to come around again.

In the countryside I see a few guys hurrying to finish combining. Not many combines still running. I see other activities. I see guys putting on anhydrous.

That’s what farmers do to inject nitrogen into the soil to fertilize the crop for next year. I see some heavy harrows running. That spreads and breaks up the straw from the last crop so the seeding operation in the spring can put the seed and fertilizer into the ground without plugging the seeder machine and the new crop can come up easier. I did a

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Regular contributor to newsoptimist.ca lot of heavy harrowing when I used to farm. I am a heavy harrow believer. I see some pea fields have been worked just to make it easier to sort through the stubble and seed in the spring. Those fields look nice to an old fossil like me who believes black is good. There is no satisfaction to spraying a field and waiting a week to see if it worked. A combination of spray and tillage will keep your soil warm and ready to go for next year.

By the time you read this the attack ads will be over, the goose will have been cooked, the fat lady will have sung and Stephen Harper may or may not be prime minister of Canada.

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paign. I wish it to be over.

The public are worn out from all the campaigning.

The candidates are looking tired and are wishing it were over. Even the media doesn’t seem to have the same enthusiasm. Some in the media are blatantly cheerleading for Trudeau.

First, when it looked like Mulcair was winning they were on his side. He could do no wrong. Then he slips a little in the polls and they quickly jump on the Trudeau bandwagon.

jokes. I wish you all the success in your new job, but I have a negative. Over the years I have developed a distrust and dislike for bankers. You are with the credit union so you are somewhat safer as long as the members can prevent the suits from amalgamating the whole system into Credit Union Central Bank.

At that point the members are out and the suits have control. Your value to the bank is less than that computer and desk you sit at. The bank will have no problem throwing you or anyone else under the bus.

You are probably fine at the local level but as you climb up the ladder you will find they are not all nice people.

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Fall supper draws huge, hungry crowd

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Another successful fall supper hosted by the Meota Lakeshore Lions found 365 people turn out to enjoy their tasty meal of ham and turkey and all the trimmings and the many desserts to choose from. Visiting with their neighbors was the icing on the cake. This annual event just gets more popular all the time. Appreciation and a hearty thank you goes out to all who donated in any way and to the many helpers in the kitchen and the clean up crew, who all did amazing jobs, making it an evening that everyone could enjoy.

The store hours in Meota are now 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through the week and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

I need to mention what great people there are in Meota. When our extra family were home they used the local hotel, Hannah’s Bed and Breakfast, Iverson’s Bed and Breakfast and some local homes, all very satisfactorily and very much appreciated, too. I hear endless praise also for the local café, especially for their soups, which at noon can be a complete meal. We hope some of the local folks enjoyed our fireworks Saturday evening, I know I really did.

This year they expect to have four million people visit Yellowstone Park in Wyo-

eota News ming. It is indeed one of my favorite places to tour. I went twice in the last two years, but missed this year.

The cats are still being pesty at the bird feeder. One tabby last week was swinging as he hung onto the feeder. There’s also a black and white one and a Siamese.

They are not very popular here.

There are new hours at the village office starting Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Mondays will be closed.

How good it is that the Battlefords Agricultural Society now owns the Agriplex building and can make plans to use it more often. The land it sits on still belongs to the City and is being leased to them.

Rose Marie Nyholt was up from Saskatoon recently and visited her many friends in Meota. She spent a nice afternoon with Beulah Corbiel. Also to see Beulah was her niece from Turtleford, Paula Seabrook. These visits are appreciated so much since Beulah isn’t as active as she once was.

Work continues at Wind River Condos as the floor

joists are starting to be laid out. Once the floor is laid and walls up progress becomes more visible. The doors are now installed at the new village workshop and it looks really great.

Duplicate bridge was played Oct. 13. Top score was by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan, second were Bernard and Lucille Gregoire and third were Maureen Campbell and Vern Iverson.

Remember that there’s open house at the library on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. Let’s have a good turnout for this to show our support for such an important service in our village.

I finally got to spend part of an hour watching the northern lights Saturday night about 3 a.m. I have seen them when they were more colorful, but they were quite active and the morning air not too cold and I loved it.

Robert and Marion Iverson of Meota had their grandson Jason Neville and his wife Debra and their children Jaycy and Hannah visiting over the weekend.

They have moved from Cochrane, Alta. to Humboldt, so now will be able to come more often.

Contract bridge was played at the Do Drop In Monday evening, Oct. 19 with highest score by Terrance Dasilva and second high by Joyce Antoine.

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Record road construction Staff As colder weather approaches, the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is winding down a productive construction season, according to a government press release.

This year’s record $842 million budget translated into a number of significant improvements across the

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“Improving infrastructure is a top priority for our government,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said. “We continue to make record investments in Saskatchewan roads year-after-year all within a balanced budget.

I would also like to thank the roadbuilders, engineers and ministry staff who have

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Residents enjoyed Thanksgiving with family

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Five Generations Thanksgiving weekend brought together five generations at River Heights Lodge. In the photo are Doris Muir, who is seated in the centre. At the right of the photo is Ray (Karen) Muir. Standing is Mark (Sheri Nachtegaele) Muir. Seated at left is Morgan Muir holding Kaiden Rosebrook. Kaiden’s father is Travis Rosebrook. Photo submitted

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MAIDSTONE — Our sympathy to Jim and Irene Kerr. Jim’s brother-in-law of Drayton Valley, Alta., passed away last week and they attended the funeral.

Corine Newton of Calgary, Alta. came Friday to see her mom Denise Newton. They spent Saturday with Kesia and family for an early Thanksgiving in Glaslyn. They returned home Sunday after an enjoyable visit.

Evelyn Lundquist spent Thanksgiving with her family. Rita (Taylor) Morrison had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with her family. Bev Stewart enjoyed Thanksgiving with her family at Cliff and Doreen Hope’s.

Chantal and Colleen Koski spent a day in Lloydminster shopping. As Rylie and Chantal were away for Thanksgiving, Colleen babysat the dog.

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Bill Staughton took Jean Stewart, Hazel MacEachern and me out to his farm Sunday, where Marion cooked a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.

Sunday it poured rain and the wind was very strong. The tree in the yard at Pine Island Suites that was hit by lightning in July was blown over by the strong wind. Thankfully it didn’t hit any buildings nor did any damage.

Marion Staughton took her mom to North Battleford for an eye check up.

We do have a lot to be thankful for. Most of the crops are off. I’ve heard that it’s amazing how well they have turned out considering such a different year. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. The next event will be Halloween.

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Local harvest supper tradition carries on

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

Another harvest is almost in the bins! In casually talking to the farmers in this area most are done or very nearly done. After an exceptionally dry June and a lower than average rainfall in July and August, the harvest season has been wet. I am not a farmer, but I can only imagine the stress on the patience when the weather turns bad.

I do, however, appreciate the contributions farmers make to our lifestyles.

Congratulations go to John and Arlene Hildebrand on the birth of Jacob John Hildebrand Sept 20. Jacob is a grandson for Marlene Hildebrand and a brother for Kaleb.

Congratulations also go to Irene Kuffert on celebrating her 80th birthday. All but one of Irene’s eight children was able to be together in Saskatoon Oct. 11 for the celebration. Although Irene now lives in Saskatoon she was a diligent community

abbit Lake News worker in Rabbit Lake for many years. All the best to you, Irene!

The Harvest Supper is a tradition for Thanksgiving Saturday here in Rabbit Lake. This year the Rabbit Lake Community Hall Board organized a supper that was enjoyed by about 200 people. Thanks to all who donated, worked at and supported this annual fundraiser.

Once again the Rabbit Lake and District Museum Board is working to preserve the past. Oct. 15 the teacherage that was formerly at Acton School and more recently in Ron and Joan Tomanek’s yard, settled onto new footings at the museum. According to Stella Ewanchuk, who taught at Acton, the little teacher-

age also served as a school.

Apparently Acton School burned and Brada School was moved to Acton. During the time that arrangements could be made to do the move, classes continued in the teacherage. The museum board would be interested in knowing which teachers may have lived in the little house and any other interesting facts that might involve the teacherage.

Oct. 20 Wright Choice seed cleaning plant held a customer appreciation lunch and a seminar on molasses (animal feed) at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall.

From the look of the number of cars on the street there must have been a good turn out.

The Rabbit Lake community sends its condolences to Phyllis Maloney and her family on the passing of her son and their brother, Norman Maloney and also to Ken and Donna Allchurch on the passing of Donna’s mother, Audrey Giesbrecht.

Irene Kuffert celebrates 80 years with her family — Vic Kuffert, Julie Price, Allan Kuffert, Dianne Kuffert, Eric Kuffert, Dave Kuffert and Vicky Smart. Missing is Tim Kuffert. Photo submitted by Alan Laughlin

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LESSARD: George Lionel (19332015), George Lessard passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital, with his family by his side on September 21, 2015 at 82 years of age. He is loved and remembered by his wife of 54 years, Dianne. Daughter Brenda (Dave) Murray and children Adrienne (Evan) Dirk, Benjamin (Jen) Kendel, Jillian Murray and Forbes Murray (Megan Phippes). Daughter Karen (Mark) Wyatt and children Julia and Brett Wyatt. Special nephew Doug (Lexie) Lessard. Brother Lloyd Lessard, sister Myrtle Lawrence. Sistersin-law Louise Lessard, Carol Lessard and Betty Brownell. Brothersin-law Rae Sheldon, Frank Simpson and Jim (Millie) Brownell. as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. George was predeceased by his parents Frank and Ruth Lessard, Brothers Maurice and Ray, Sisters-in-law Moreah Sheldon and Joan Simpson and brother-in-law Earl Lawrence. As per wishes, George was cremated and buried at a family service in the Meota Cemetary on September 26, 2015. Thank you to all the staff at Battleford Union Hospital as well as Dr. Paul Naude, Medical unit and Palliative Care staff at the Lloydminster Hospital. Thank you to Creech’s Funeral Centre and Reverend Tinio for your guidance, compassion and comforting words. To the Meota community for the wonderful luncheon at the hall, gifts of food to the house and to everyone who joined us in celebrating George’s life. Doug and Lexie - thank you for opening your home to our family, feeding and supporting us.

Frank for speaking and Karen for the display and memorial. ____________________________________________________

BEATTIE: Beattie, Jim (19342015). James Duncan Beattie (Jim) passed away peacefully on October 10, 2015. Jim was born in the Anerley district to Watt and Janet Beattie, the youngest of seven children. Dad spent his early years working in the Dinsmore and Glamis area in mechanics and farming. On July 10, 1965 he married Jean McDiarmid. They lived in Rosetown where dad worked for Massey Ferguson and Western SalesJohn Deere until the family moved to Battleford in 1985. He worked at Gillen Equipment-John Deere then later at the Battleford Historic Park, Battlefords Youth Centre for several winters and several years as a bus driver. Dad set a standard throughout his life of honesty and service to others.

He was a humble, kind, caring but humorous man enriching our lives and many others. His memory will always remind of “family first” and with love, compassion and generosity, we will have all we need. Jim is survived by his best friend and loving wife Jean and his children Darrell (Kelly) children Carter and Ava, Heather and son Jacob, Cindy and son Colton. Survived by sister Jean and numerous nieces and nephews. Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 67 deciding to donate his brain to research in the hopes to help find a cure. A huge thank you to all the family and friends who supported Dad through the years and especially the Doctors and great staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BUH Foundation, 1092 107 Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1. ____________________________________________________

BULMER: In Loving Memory of Howard James Robert Bulmer, born October 25, 1931 at North Battleford, SK., passed away September 28, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by his loving wife, Effie; children: Kolin (Cheryl) Bulmer & family: Dale (Lupine) Bulmer - Hannah , Arnica, Riley, Maya; Gary (Jen) Bulmer - Madison; Becky Bulmer (Daniel) & Jaycee Bulmer; + Colleen’s family: her husband Doug Prescesky: Amanda (Scott) Merrick: Norah, Hudson & Brennan (Joelene) Prescesky; Wilfred Bulmer; Anita (Dan) Prescesky & family: Dustin (Heather) Prescesky, Jeremy Prescesky, Josh Prescesky - his daughter Aleyna & Dillon Prescesky; Dawn (Brent) Ruzesky & family: Graham Ruzesky (Kim), Kirby Ruzesky & Josey Ruzesky. Predeceased by his parents: John & Malvina Bulmer and by his daughter, Colleen Kristine Prescesky. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maymont Memorial Hall, Maymont, SK., with Officiant Rev. Frances Patterson, Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK. Shared Memories of Howard’s Life were given by Kolin & Cheryl Bulmer. Scripture Reading was Ecclesiastes 3: by Amanda Merrick. Music Ministry: Valerie Gray – Pianist; Kolin Bulmer – Soloist ‘When Autumn Leaves Turn To Gold Again’ (This song was written

by Howard); Robert MacKay – Soloist - ‘One Day At A Time’; Hymn: ‘Bringing In The Sheaves’. Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who shared in Howard’s life. Pallbearers were Graham Ruzesky, Kirby Ruzesky, Gary Bulmer, Jeremy Prescesky, Josh Prescesky and Brennan Prescesky. Memorials are requested to Ruddell Cemetery Fund or Charity of the Donor’s choice. Interment was at Ruddell Cemetery, Ruddell, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

SEENEY: Lillian Rose Seeney (nee Williams). Born August 30th, 1935, at Ahtahkakoop First Nation, SK. Passed away at 80 years young, ever so peacefully October 13, 2015, in North Battleford. Lillian Seeney along with her siblings were born on Sandy Lake Reserve. Lillian was a lady that represented peace and tranquility, even during times of failing health. Lillian always had a warm smile, inviting heart and room for laughter. Lillian will be tremendously missed by her husband of 32 yrs, Clare Seeney, her daughters Michelle (Thomas) and Corri, son Clare along with her 7 grandchildren. and 4 great grand children. Lillian is survived by her brothers, Raymond, Wallace (Evangeline), Harry (Maureen), sister Hilda, sister-in-laws Agnes and Evelyn, brother-in-law Brian (Wilma) Seeney and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lillian was predeceased by her beloved and treasured son Dwayne Peter Williams, her parents Simon and Annie Williams, brothers Gordon, Douglas and Samuel, sisters Florence and Joyce. We wish to thank all the staff at BUH for their loving care, her friends, her 2nd family at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, her family. All mentioned gave her a beautiful send off before she fell asleep; you all along with her strong faith eased our pathways through a very difficult time by having us remember not sorrow but the bright smiles on her face and toes tapping to her brother’s singing throughout the evening. Quiet services were held at St.Paul’s Anglican Church and grave site memorial at Sandy Lake Reserve. ____________________________________________________

Card of Thanks The family of the late Howard Bulmer would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral, sent flowers, cards, the phone calls, visits and gifts of food. We would also like to thank the Maymont Hall Committee, organist Valerie Gray; River Heights Lodge for the care over the past year, donations in his memory & Bob MacKay & Staff at Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

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CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES

we are now selling NEW MODULAR HOMES starting at $94,900.00

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

-multi section, single section, motel style, and duplex family units

Choose your size, choose your interior, choose your layout, and choose your exterior!

We have many samples we can show you to help you pick what is exactly right for you!

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to find out how we can help you get into one of these beautiful new homes.

www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

In Loving Memory Of Anne Tanchak

Joseph Tanchak

Nov. 27, 1917 Oct. 16, 2014

Aug. 13, 1911 Dec. 8, 1984

Just as you were you will always stay Loved & remembered every day, Your memories we treasure.

Though absent, you always are near Still missed, loved and always dear.

Love, Your Family

John Florence April 20, 1943 – Oct. 27, 2014

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts he’s always there.

Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

Always loved, Always remembered.

Macro Properties 16 Buildings - Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Adult & Family Buildings Furnished & Unfurnished Tel: 306-445-6710

1 Bedroom Apartment for rent in Battleford, quiet working adults, no pets, no children, no smoking, reference required. Phone 445-2943

RENTAL SERVICES 16’x7’ cargo trailer for RENT. IDEAL for small moves or local pickups, Drop off & pickup service. 1 Day, 3 Day + 3hr rates. Please inquire to (306) 441-1812

HOUSES FOR RENT

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

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

1&2 Bedroom Suites

• Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950 Available Immediatly! Spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex for rent, comes with fridge and stove, $1,150/month. Water included.

References and damage required.

Serious inquiries. Call 306-4416728.

In Loving Memory

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

Loving wife Pat Mark & Michele Travis & Michelle Scott & Rachel and eight grandchildren

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS Looking for a roomate, Room for rent in a 3 bedroom house fully furnished. Must be employed, clean, quiet and mature. For further details please text (306) 441-4336.

SERVICES FOR HIRE

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?

Rosthern Housing Authority has one bedroon Seniors Units available to rent for eligible tenants. Contact Ron @ Rosthern Agencies 306-232-5525 for more information and an application.

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

$2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $40,000 in Tax Rebates

Western Commodities

Disability Tax Credit

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

For Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372 A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior/exterior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations,etc. Phone 306-445-8439 EAVESTROUGH CLEANING, HAULS TO GARBAGE DUMP. Will cut trees, trim hedges and do leaf blowing. Free Estimates. Call 441-7530

battleford@macroproperties.com 732B - 110th Street

1 year ago on October 22, 2014 we lost your presence.

Memories of you will never leave us.

Loved and missed by your family

Made it to Saskatoon, then settled in North Battleford Met his wife, raised 4 children; he never was bored Worked as a labourer, travelling salesman, driver of coach and truck He likes to talk; for words he has never been stuck.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FARM AND PASTURE LAND

Eric Haubold

After high school the young lad joined the Navy on the east coast From Halifax he sailed to many Caribbean ports After a time he felt the pull of family post Moved westward to be closer of sorts

LAND FOR SALE

For more info call:

IN MEMORIAM

There once was a boy born in Vancouver To parents of German and Scottish descent Such a quiet little boy who was quite the groover A younger sister followed; to Golden they went

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

www.westerncommodities.ca North American Food Ingredients are looking for Oats, and Brown Flax. Contact Mark DePauw @ 1 306 457 1500 Located in Stoughton along highway 33.

CAREER TRAINING HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home.

Call today!

1.800.466.1535. www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

CARD OF THANKS

On behalf of the entire family, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time from their own schedules on the long weekend to either call, email, Facebook, send cards or show up in person.

Many travelled near and far. It was overwhelming to see all the joy, love and support for my wonderful grandmother, Lorna Pearson on her 90th birthday.

I also want to thank Robert Iverson for sharing his wonderful home-grown, decorative gourds with our pumpkins from Taber, for decorations.

Sonya Bouvier

Thank You

Special thank you to Karen, Myron, Cindy and Chuck who went the extra mile to help us through this tragic time.

Also our family, friends and community who helped pick us up when we have never been lower. We will all miss our A.J. We have a long road ahead, but with people like you we will make it. God bless you all.

Barb, Fred, David, Jesse, Adam The Taylor Family

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional

D I R E C T O R Y SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY

Chartered Professional Accountants 1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155

-PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CPA, CA Greg Gryba, CPA, CA

CAMERON ODISHAW LA COCK Chartered Professional Accountants 300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V4 Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245

PARTNERS

Dale L. Cameron, CPA, CA Suzanne L. Odishaw, CPA, CA Jacques La Cock, CPA, CA Derek Sieben, CPA, CA Stephen Mann, CPA, CA

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: battlefords.publishing@sasktel.net

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AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

RENTALS & LEASES

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Dodge...

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

Available immediately. Clean 3 bedroom trailer, Battleford. Utilities and yard renter’s responsibility. Damage deposit, references. Non-smoking.

306-937-2872.

BOND Industrial Direct Incorporated

Heavy Duty Mechanic

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

RENTALS & LEASES

STEEL BUILDINGS... “MADNESS SALE!” All Buildings, All Models.

You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Available immediately. Clean small 2 bedroom house. Cutknife. Damage deposit, references, Non-smoking, Utilities and yard renter’s responsibility. 306-937-2872.

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

New Used & Modified Sea Containers

required for preventative maintenance, repair and service of heavy equipment fleet. Journeyman with min.

5 yrs exp with CAT, JD, and heavy trucks. Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided. Wage negotiable.

Send work references and resume to: Bryden Construction, Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

Great, Secure storage for all your chemical, seed, fuel, tools and your valuables.

Town of Battleford REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY The Town of Battleford is requesting proposals for the purchase of the property located at 112-24th Street. The property is to be sold on an “as is where is” basis. The building is formerly known as the Hillcrest Centre.

Modify your storage unit to meet your needs with extra doors, windows, power, custom paint, insulation, etc.

FALL SPECIALS Call Bond Today 306-373-2236 or 306-221-9630 joe@bondind.com www.bondind.com

Viewing will be available by appointment on October 26th, 2015. To book an appointment please call Conrad Olson, Assistant Administrator at (306) 937-6200 or by email at Conrad@ battleford.ca For the complete Request for Proposal and more details please contact Sheryl Ballendine, Administrator at (306) 937-6200 or by email at Sheryl@battleford.ca The Town of Battleford reserves the right to reject or accept any bid for any reason without explanation, whether arbitrary, unreasonable, or otherwise. Highest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted, the Town may give weight to certain developmental proposals.

Deadline for Submissions is October 28th, 2015 at 1:00 pm

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Heavy equipment GRADER & PUSH CAT operators for late model CAT equip.

Camp job (southern Sask).

Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

DOMESTIC CARS

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Motor Licence Issuer

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

Passionate about travel? Flight Centre is hiring Travel Consultants. Enjoy uncapped commissions & travel benefits. Apply today: www.flightcentre.ca/careers

306-445-8059

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Rural Municipality of Paynton No. 470 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December 2015, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

“SERVING ALL YOUR INSURANCE &

Sleep Country Canada is looking for highly motivated, energetic Sales Associates to join our growing family in Regina and Saskatoon! If you have the skills and attitude that we are looking for, we would be delighted to meet with you. To apply, please visit the career section at www.sleepcountry.ca.

MOTOR LICENCE NEEDS”

MEETINGS

Title No.

Total Arrears

Costs

Total Arrears

3

112461588

86.16

12.00

98.16

Battlefords Minor Softball Association

22

3

112461599

85.95

12.00

97.95

will be holding their

22

3

112994872

62.62

12.00

74.62

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Part of Section

Sec

Twp

Range

Meridian

NE

17

47

22

NW

17

47

Pt SE

19

47

SW

20

47

22

3

129924849

152.41

12.00

164.41

SE

29

47

22

3

117266610

141.95

12.00

153.95

SW

29

47

22

3

117266632

257.01

12.00

269.01

11 16

8

47

21

3

109993887

399.24

12.00

411.24

Dated this 14th day of October, 2015.

Jade Johnson, Administrator

AUCTIONS

AUCTION

15104CB1

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:30 p.m.

Don Ross, Room 109, North Battleford

Genesis came in with her 2 sisters as stray puppies found in the ditch. She was adopted and has now been brought back to us as she doesn’t like to stay on the farm. Genesis is a very sweet, gentle girl but will need to be in a fenced in yard or will need some training if placed out in the country.

Come and meet this sweet girl today!

Featuring: Real Estate in Leask, SK - Old Furniture, Dominion Player Piano, Rare Secretary Desk, Singer Threadle Machine, Advertising Signs, Lamps, Lanterns, Glassware, Oil Tins, Tobacco Tins, Paper Related, Framed Prints, Hand Made Wooden Baby Cradle, Cistern Pump, Cast Iron Seats, Tin Oilers (rare), License Plates, Trunks, Spoon, Radios, Assortment of Toys and Numerous Miscellaneous Items.

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

MACDOWALL COIN & PAPER CURRENCY AUCTION SALE

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

FRI, OCTOBER 30, 2015 5:30 PM

MACDOWALL LIONS HALL - MACDOWALL, SK Variety of Coins & Paper Currency some rare coins and devil faced 20 dollar bills, 0ne 1,000.00 Bill.

VERA SMITH ANTIQUE AUCTION SALE

SAT, OCTOBER 31, 2015 9:00 AM

MACDOWALL LIONS HALL - MACDOWALL, SK Featuring: Old Furniture, Glassware, Lamps, License Plates, Trunks, Spoon, Radios, Furniture, Assortment of Toys, Collection of Dolls, Barbie Dolls, Soft Dolls, Bride Dolls, Rare China Dolls, Special Edition Barbie Dolls, 2001 Dodge Caravan and Numerous Miscellaneous Items.

PL #318200 SK

FREDERICK BODNARUS 306-975-9054 (OFFICE) 306-227-9505 (CELLULAR) 877-494-2437 (TOLL FREE)

WWW.BODNARUSAUCTIONEERING.COM

Classifieds keep you on the right track.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Meota

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December, 2015, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act, is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

Discription of property Lot

Block

1

K1

3A

18

14

8

Plan AG2645

Title No.

The Battlefords

Costs

Total Arrears

140558 1612.39 $24.02 $1,636.41

102143506 146393 2691.01 $24.02 $2,715.03 G207

143006 1967.96 $24.02 $1,991.98

Dated this 6th day of October, 2015.

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Total Arrears

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, October 21, 22 & 23

Battlefords Family Health Centre is pleased to invite all women in the Battlefords and area to take advantage of the public Pap test clinics being offered by a female provider at Battlefords Family Health Centre, Room 103 1192-101st street North Battleford. October 21, 22 &23 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. No appointment necessary. Call 306-937-6840 for more information.

Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24

Marigold Market Art & Craft Fair at the Chapel Gallery, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. Door prizes. For more info phone 306-445-4755. Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch available between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24

Garage Sale at St. George’s Anglican Church, 191 - 24th Street, Battleford from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24

Topline Social Dance Club - The Gold Tones - Thanksgiving at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Sharon 306-446-0446 or Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, October 24

Borden Firefighter’s Steak Supper at the Borden Hall at 5:00 p.m.

Advance tickets only.

Saturday, October 24

The Royal Canadian Legion #142 - Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maidstone Legion Clubroom, 102 - 108 - 1st Ave. W. 6:00 p.m. MST registration and 7:00 p.m. MST Tournament. 40 entries. To register call Royal Canadian Legion Clubroom at 306-893-4048.

Sunday, October 25

All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch at the Knights of Columbus, 1202 105th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, fruit cocktail, toast, apple & orange juice & coffee.

Sunday, October 25

Notre Dame Parish Fall Supper at the Knights of Columbus Centre from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Turkey, ham, vegetables and all the fixings. Something for everyone to enjoy.

Sunday, October 25

Maidstone United Church Fall Supper from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Church.

Wednesday, October 28

Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper & Birthdays at the Senior’s Room at 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, October 29

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

Saturday, October 31

Cera came in with her 3 other siblings. She is a little shy at first but once she gets to know you she warms right up and becomes a purring machine. We should have called her tractor. If you think this fur baby is the baby for you come on down today and meet her.

LEASK TOWN HALL - LEASK, SK

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Thursday, October 29

ADOPT A PET

SAT, OCTOBER 24, 2015 9:00 AM

Community Events Calendar

Borden Senior’s Harvest Tea & Bake sale, Senior’s Room - 1:00 p.m.

PETS

LEASK FALL ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SALE

COMING EVENTS

Jennifer Fisher, Administrator

Battlefords Quarter Horse Club and the Humane Society presents “Hooves ‘N Paws Halloween Parade at 1:00 p.m. in Battleford. Prizes! Come walk your dog or ride your horse. Barbeque to follow at the Fort. Proceeds to Shelter-Os Building Fund Humane Society - 306-446-2700.

Saturday, October 31

Halloween Candy Toss - Get a head start on Trick or Treating with us!

Bring the little ones down for pictures with our Creep-tacular Crew and candy raining from the sky (candy will be tossed from the roof) in the parking lot of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, 1271 - 103rd Street, North Battleford at 2:30 p.m. Indoor space available if weather does not cooperate.

Saturday, October 31

Hallowe’en Family Dance at the Borden Community Centre, door & costume prizes, lunch - 8:00 p.m. Proceeds to Borden School.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, November 2, 3, & 4

The Battlefords & District Chapter of the STS is hosting the NORTHLAND POWER SUPERANNUATED TEACHERS PROVINCIAL CURLING BONSPIEL at the Northland Power Curling Center. Curling begins Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, curling begins at 9:00 a.m. with a supper banquet and entertainment to follow. Extra banquet tickets available until Oct. 24th. Curling Finals are Wednesday morning. Come out and enjoy the curling, bid on the silent auction items, and buy a few raffle tickets on a variety of auction and raffle items from our sponsors. For further information, contact Carol at 306-937-3892 or Bob at 306-445-8267.

Friday, November 6

Fundraiser for Hosanna Life Centre - pre-selling tickets for Steak Dinner for $25.00 each at the Blend Restaurant, 1602 - 100th Street, North Battleford at 6:30 p.m. For tickets phone 306-481-5073.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, we can help.

CALL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

You’re at home here.

Employment Opportunity!

Watrous Co-op is now accepting applications for Meat Manager.

Please send resume to: watrouscoop.gm@ sasktel.net or call Andrew at (306) 946-5510

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

AGRICULTURE IS OPPORTUNITY

BRING IT ON

Is your Company looking to hire Aboriginal job seekers?

Post your next available job opening with www. firstnationsjobsonline .com For more information email: danbsully@sasktel.net

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Come Join our Team

City Of North Battleford IT COORDINATOR - PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Crop Production Services is a division of Agrium (agrium. com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the first choice for every customer and producer. Make the move to join our more than 8000 employees across Canada and the US and begin growing your career now.

The City of North Battleford is seeking a permanent fulltime IT Coordinator. This position reports to the Financial Manager and requires the successful applicant to oversee the IT function of the City together with a contracted consultant.

The position requires the individual to oversee the help desk to troubleshoot and resolve PC related software, hardware and configuration problems as well as problems with printers, telephone systems, photocopiers, smartphones, tablets, etc. In addition to the above this roll requires staff training in the use of standard business and administrative software and acquisition of knowledge of all hardware and software technologies currently deployed across the City.

Our Hamlin location is currently recruiting for Agronomy/Sales Representative to join our team. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license, customer service skills and a flexible working schedule. Experience is a definite asset, but will train.

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The successful applicant will be team oriented, having at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Also must be able to effectively communicate at all levels and have strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Candidates should have a degree or diploma in a technical field or equivalent work experience deemed acceptable by the City.

Interested applicants should send their resumé in confidence directly to:

To view more details please go to: www.cityofnb.ca.

Applications will be accepted until noon, Friday, October 30, 2015.

Please submit a cover letter with detailed resumé, including references to: Human Resources Department City of North Battleford P.O. Box 460 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6 Fax: (306) 445-0411 eschneider@cityofnb.ca

Crop Production Services Attention: Tom Sieben Box 67 North Battleford, Sask.

S9A 2X6 Phone: 306-445-6611 Fax: 306-445-1121 Email: thomas.sieben@cpsagu.ca

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

76,857

Weekly Circulation

Week of October 19, 2015

class 5 steam engineer

Part Time

with current ticket.

Duties: - Perform Daily Inspections - Perform Routine and Annual Maintenance - Experience with Gas Fired High Pressure Boilers Send, fax, email or drop off resume to: Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com

WANTED

North West College

Student Services Associate, Full-Time, Leave Replacement Battlefords Campus Posting #77-BC-1516 Reporting to the Student Services Coordinator, the Student Services Associate provides supports to students to maximize their success, foster independence and ensures a positive learning experience for students.

Compensation: $29.15 per hour to start, with excellent benefit package Term: November 2, 2015 to May 20, 2016 For a complete position profile and application, visit www.northwestcollege.ca.

Applications will be received until noon, October 30, 2015

www.northwestcollege.ca Route 54

28th Street - 10’s - 100 Blk 29th Street - 100 Blk 30th Street - 100 Blk 1st Ave. West - All (80 papers)

Route 2

112th Street - 800 - 1200 Blk (59 papers)

Route 37

19th Avenue - 8900 Blks & Walker Drive (88 papers)

FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

at 445-7261

OR Leave Message if after hours or weekends

892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

Phone 445-7261

Reporter Correspondents needed 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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

email: newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net or toll free 1-866-549-9979 NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed

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

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Food Counter Attendants/ Kitchen Help Full & Part-Time $12.00 per hour

Must be available for various shifts.

Apply within: 1702 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK Ph: 306-445-4408 Fax: 306-445-1299 Email: BattlefordKFC@hotmail.com

Part-Time

OFFICE CLERK 3 days per week Individual will be responsible for Receptionist Duties, Invoicing, Filing, Receipting, and front line Customer Service. Certificate in Business or Office Administration or several years’ experience in an administrative related field preferred.

Strong organizational skills and highly developed interpersonal skills required.

This is a joint office with the RM of Manitou Lake No. 422 and the Village of Marsden.

Please forward a detailed resumé including qualifications, experience, and 3 work related references to: RM of Manitou Lake No. 442 Box 69 Marsden, SK S0M 1P0 or Fax to: (306) 826-5512 or email to: rm442@sasktel.net Quote “Office Clerk” in subject line

NANNY REQUIRED Three children (8, 4, 2) need one great nanny.

Hours: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Occasional weekend hours.

Light housekeeping included and earn $350 weekly.

If you choose to take care of my children I will provide you with a car to use, your personal room if you wish to stay or spend the night. I am willing to pay $100 (one hundred dollars) upfront (non-refundable in case I change my mind) to show you how serious we need you.

I will be waiting for your reply.

Thomas Briggs contact me via email: thomasbriggs95@yahoo.com

LEGAL SECRETARY REQUIRED

Experience preferred.

Provide resumé by mail, fax, email or hand delivery to: Lyle R. Jones Jones Law Office, Box 1179, 1201-103rd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3K2 Phone: 306-446-2211 Fax: 306-446-3022 Email: jones.law@sasktel.net Closing Date: November 27, 2015

All applications accepted in confidence. The Municipal Office may be contated for more information. The councils thank all that apply but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Municipal Assistant Administrator

Application deadline October 23, 2015

Required for the joint office of the RM of Manitou Lake No. 442 and the Village of Marsden.

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

Preference will be given to those who have previous experience in a Municipal Office. Alternatively, other Office Administration experience would be an asset. Strong organizational skills and highly developed interpersonal skills required. Completion of all or some of the Local Government Administration Courses, or equivalent, preferred or must be willing to complete the courses.

Please forward a detailed resumé including qualifications, experience, and 3 work related references to: RM of Manitou Lake No. 442 Box 69 Marsden, SK S0M 1P0

KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency Located child in Battleford, Saskatchewan, is an providing welfare and family services Kanaweyimik to five First Nations. independent, non-political Child and Saulteaux Family Services agency Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, & Sweetgrass providing services to for veservices First Nations communities.

First Nations contract with Kanaweyimik.

The following is a general description of aPOSITION Family Service THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR Worker (Social Worker) position.

Salary will be commensurate Full-Time with experience, training and education. This is a full-time, Kanaweyimik is offering a full-time therapist/counsellor permanent position. position within a unique, exciting and newly established counselling program. SERVICE We provide a multi-disciplinary, FAMILY WORKER holistic, therapeutic treatment service to individuals and families who (SOCIAL WORKER) have experienced violence and abuse. Our program uses POSITION both Western therapeutic1 and Aboriginal cultural perspectives.

• The Family Service is clinical directly supervision responsible will to the Extensive training andWorker ongoing be Supervisor and/or Executive Director; provided.

• Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family QUALIFICATIONS support services; • Intake services; A Masters degree in a related eld or a Registered Psychologist • in Saskatchewan • Services to children-in-care; • Community development; Experience providing individual, group and family therapy • • Services Knowledgeable and in sensitive Aboriginal issues children with an • to families need of tosupport to prevent understanding of the dynamics of intergenerational abuse coming-into-care; • Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and Computer skills • • family files, etc; Excellent verbal, written and time management skills • Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to A clear criminal and child abuse records check • • ensure families are receiving services; A valid driver’s licence • Child abuse investigations; An immediate or negotiable start date with very competitive • Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel salary and benefts.

Manual as it exists from time to time.

Due to the focus of the position being to provide services to

QUALIFICATIONS First Nations individuals in an agency operated by member First • Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Nations, preference will be given to those applicants for this Social Work; position who are of aboriginal ancestry.

• Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to Please forward detailed resumés by email to: tony@tonymartens.ca work in the counselling and social services area with families orand children; by mail to: 9621 - 161A Street, Surrey, B.C. V4N 2E8. Please M.Sc., BSW, RCC, RSW. address to the attentionknowledge of Tony Martens, • Must demonstrate of The Child & Family Services Act; Deadline for accepting applications is March 31, 2014 at 5pm • Must have work experience assessing families and children; local time.

• Must have work experience counselling families and Contact person: Tony Martens 604-583-6612. Only successful children; candidates who make theunderstanding short list will be contacted.

• Must demonstrate a clear and knowledge of Recruitment process to continue until a successful native family systems; candidate is selected.

• Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Application deadline is November 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews.

Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler

or Fax to: (306) 826-5512 or email to: rm442@sasktel.net Quote “Assistant Administrator” in subject line All applications accepted in confidence. The Municipal Office may be contated for more information. The councils thank all that apply but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application deadline October 23, 2015

Human Resources Manager Position Summary As part of the leadership team, the Human Resources Manager position is a Human Resources specialist. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the HR Manager provides conventional HR guidance and assistance in Recruiting, Hiring, Training and Development, Talent Identification, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Health & Safety, Benefits Administration and Associate Recognition & Enhanced Workplace.

Key Accountabilities • Provide ongoing integrated support and assistance in all matters relating to associates and HR processes • Collaborate with Department Managers to deliver initiatives in areas such as succession planning, retention, associates engagement and training and development programs • Champion and coach human resources policies, programs and practices • Coordinate activities with hotel departments to facilitate increased levels of associate satisfaction • Assist management with the early identification and resolution of associate relations issues Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years Human Resources experience, preferably in a generalist role or transferable experience • Minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership or supervisory role • Experience in the Hospitality Industry would be an asset • Education in Human Resources and/or CHRP designation is preferred but not required • Intermediate knowledge of provincial and federal employment standards, Human Rights, Workers’ Compensation, Pay Equity and Health & Safety legislation • Sound analytical and negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal skills, proven leadership skills Email your resumé and cover letter to: Laura Zary-Jackson, Controller Email: Laura@goldeaglelodge.com Or apply in person at the Gold Eagle Lodge 12004 Railway Ave East, North Battleford Fax: 306-445-4722

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By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

One week until Halloween and are we experiencing a nice fall or an early winter? Rider talk, not so much but how about those Blue Jays? And did you exercise your privilege to vote and are you happy with the results?

Unity Public School staff and students have another way to focus and remain positive about a valuable skill for everyone – reading.

Librarian Donna SchultzAbel has initiated an intramural AR reading program as well as announcing on bulletin boards and in the school newsletter of student successes.

UPS is offering a UPS student/staff of the month award. These awards, handed out at assemblies, recognize academic achievements and positive behaviours in the school. Special staff mentions are made, too, and the most recent to be recognized is Mrs. Kuntz for her development of the new “buddy bench” on the UPS playground.

The St. Peter’s Saints soccer team enjoyed beautiful weather for their annual division soccer tournament held in Cut Knife Oct. 16.

Education Week was the focus this past week at St. Peter’s with a number of activities held at the school, including spirit day activities as well as other events.

At Unity Composite High School volleyball season is ramping up each week in preparation for district and conference events coming up at the end of this month and early November.

The school also has hosted tournaments each weekend since the season began.

Cross-country was proud to send five students to the provincial cross-country meet held in Saskatoon Oct. 17.

A playoff game is up next for the Warriors football team.

The SLC and SADD students are preparing for “We Scare Hunger,” collecting door to door for the food bank from 4 to 6 p.m.

Oct. 30. As well, they have been busy selling passports for the community-wide Zombie Fest that includes a Zombie Walk from the school to the theatre Oct. 31.

The hockey arena has absorbed some of their Wilkie hockey counterparts after their devastating arena fire that appears to have left that venue unusable this winter.

The Outlaws will be hosting home games in Unity as well as hockey practices, and some Wilkie players will play out of Unity and Cut Knife. This scheduling keeps recreation director, Cora Fischer, busy so try to exercise some patience if you don’t get the answer

nity News you want immediately.

This year’s season includes multiple teams in all divisions of minor hockey, including a midget AA team. The Unity Miners senior team is underway as well. Rec hockey teams are also back on the ice. Unity Skating club is also back in session.

It is only one month to the big game featuring the Montreal Canadiens alumni team squaring off against the Unity hometown Senior Lazers. Tickets are on sale for the Nov. 27 event, as well as for the progressive 50/50 jackpot. There is still a “thrill of a lifetime” opportunity up for grabs and you can place bids on the silent auction items that include some big name signed jerseys and a ticket package in Calgary.

Check out major sponsors Unity Credit Union and Delta Co-op who will be featuring these positional auction items and the silent auction items as well as selling 50/50s for the game.

The post office and co-op C-store have some great Canadiens goods either for purchase or to win.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this experience. Please contact Carey Baker at 306-228-2621 for more details.

League curling will begin again hosting action Tuesday Oct. 27, super league Wednesdays and Thursday nights. Junior curling is set to begin Nov. 2 and registration is still open.

Curling fans will want to come and watch Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 when the Unity Curling Club is hosting the Unity Compass Minerals Tournament of Champions Cash Spiel. For contact the club at 306-228-2212 or log on to their Facebook page.

Saturday, Oct. 24, the KC Rescue open house will include a barbecue, a bake sale and a garage sale. As well, you will see the Unity Facilities Committee outside the arena cooking up steaks and lobsters for this annual fundraising event being held in the evening.

The United Church annual fall supper is Oct. 25.

If it is not sold out yet, you still may be able to call 306-228-3457 for tickets.

St. Peter’s annual fall supper will be Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. and tickets are available at Wildeman’s Sports.

Excitement is building for the new, creative chamber of commerce initiative, Zombie Fest happening Oct. 31. You need to have a child, student or adult passport to participate.

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Correspondents put faces to names

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

Special thanks to Battlefords Publishing for a great “Celebrate the Harvest” luncheon for the people from small communities who write for the paper. It was nice to put the faces to the articles, and thank you to those who correct my mistakes when spelling and wording aren’t right. A special thanks to Becky, she is great to report to.

There will be a potluck supper at Ruddell Centre, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.

Sharon United Church hosts their fall supper Oct. 25, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Maymont Central School gymnasium.

Mark Nov. 5 on your calendar for the Maymont potluck supper.

Maymont seniors will be selling tickets for a fundraiser for the Maymont Seniors’ Centre. There will be two draws. Dean Rogers donat-

aymont News ed an outdoor nativity scene and a goodie basket. Contact one of the members for tickets, Tickets will also be sold in the co-op mall Nov. 12 and 14, where Car-Mel Country will be entertainment.

Our thoughts and prayers

go out to the Large family who lost their mom, Mert Large. May she rest in peace.

A nativity scene is one of the raffle prizes being offered in the Maymont Seniors’ fundraiser. Photo by Carol Deagnon

Bus drivers appreciated for dedicated service

By MCS Staff

Bus Driver Appreciation Day was Oct. 19.

As the six school buses arrive with the students, the school community thanks the drivers for bringing them to school safely. The drivers have to deal with many types of weather and road conditions throughout the year, and everyone is grateful for the excellent job they do in many situations.

Thanks to drivers Ben Stenerson, Cathy Dyck, Christine Combres, Kari Gray, Corey Brown and Marion Stead for your excellent service. Also thanks to

Shane Bailey, a spare driver who willingly does field trips for the school.

The soccer teams went to Rosthern Thursday to play exhibition games. The boys came close to their first victory but, with only a few minutes left, Rosthern scored. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

The girls’ game ended in a similar fashion. The teams were tied until Rosthern scored with only a few minutes left, so the game ended 2-1 for Rosthern.

This Friday and Saturday, the soccer teams will participate in regional playoffs.

The senior girls’ volleyball team hosted a six-team tournament at the school Oct. 17. The girls only lost one set to Hafford and then won against Hafford in the final match. Their next action will be on Halloween in Borden.

The junior girls attended a two-day tournament at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Oct. 16 and 17. It wasn’t their best tournament of the season, but sometimes it happens that way.

This week, the junior girls hosted Hafford and travelled to John Paul II Thursday for

exhibition games. They play in the Hafford tournament Oct. 24.

Congratulations to Sam Kemplay, Grade 7. Sam raised the most money in

the SLC fundraiser and received a set of Bluetooth speakers.

There won’t be any school Oct. 26. This is a professional development

day for all staff.

Deepest sympathy is extended to Twyla Stott on the tragic loss of her nephew.

Our thoughts are with Twyla and her family.

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Hockey and skating club activities have resumed at Unity arena. Some ice time is being scheduled to assist the Wilkie teams who are without an arena this season because of a recent fire. Photo by Sherri Solomko

More Unity news Continued from Page 30 Passports will be sold for folks to get filled up all day Oct. 31 at local participating businesses. Filled passports can then be turned in for the 2nd Avenue Cinema kids’ show in late afternoon, student show at 6:30 p.m. and adult show at 9:30 p.m.

The annual Ladies’ Night Out shopping and gathering event is Nov. 7 with a number of homebased businesses offering a unique shopping experience as well as an opportunity to enjoy some refreshments and visit with the gals.

Also coming up in November is the community Remembrance Day service and, with the recent passing of long-time community member and well-known and loved veteran, Cec

Hayward, make an effort to come and show your appreciation for those veterans who are still able to be part of this annual event.

Other items coming up in Unity are the Raise the Wooff KC Rescue fundraiser Nov. 14 and the Unity Community Resource Centre ladies’ movie night Nov. 19.

Coffee row folks – Riders, Blue Jays, harvest, fall events in the community – so much to talk about each day. Good thing these folks all enjoy a good cup of coffee and being part of a good conversation. There is no lack of upcoming activities to review or anticipate as you can see by the lists in this column. So you keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until

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Destination Battlefords has announced the winners of the 2015 Best of the Battlefords Photo Contest.

“The beauty and diversity of the Battlefords was artfully captured through the lenses of many talented photographers in this year’s contest,” said Destination Battlefords Executive Director Ryan Bater.

“There were so many deserving photos submitted and we were pleased to see a broad range of submissions representing all four seasons and a variety of activities in our community. The judging process was very difficult.”

There are five winning photographs, including four category winners and a best overall winner: Best Overall: Paddling Home by Amy Williams Sports and Recreation: Winter Gaze by Amy Williams Vacation: Pelican Party by Ashley White Urban Life: Aurora over Old St. Vital

by Ashley White Events: Canada Day by Anand George Each category winner and the best overall winner receive a $200 prize package from Destination Battlefords, and the best overall winner also receives a $150 gift certificate from contest sponsor Viewpoint Photographic Design.

The winning photographs will be displayed at the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre and will remain there until the conclusion of next year’s contest. In addition, winning entries are often featured prominently on materials used to promote the Battlefords, including the Battlefords. ca website, Official Battlefords Visitor Guide, the new Battlefords App and poster stands located throughout the Battlefords.

Right, Best Overall Winner, Paddling Home by Amy Williams. See more winning photos on Page 34.

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Best of the Battlefords Winners of photo contest announced

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Low Canadian dollar changes travel plans for some

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Now the weather has become considerably cooler, many folks are planning winter vacations to warmer countries. With the Canadian dollar down siginficantly from last winter, people might have to tighten their belts a little more.

In December 2007, my husband, our four adult children and I took a 10day holiday to Panama and Costa Rica. At times there was not much co-operation with regard to where we stayed, what tourist attractions to see, and where to dine, so we all vowed it would be our last family vacation. Eight years later we broke that and will be going to Arizona, including our three grandchildren. Some will stay longer than others, which is everyone’s choice.

At times we will do group outings, but not for everything, thus keeping peace in the family. I’m sure we will have a great holiday and am looking forward to this.

There are a few residents in our area who house sit while they vacation for lengthy periods of time.

They house sit in Alberta and British Columbia. The old saying is “a change of scenery is good for a person” and everyone needs a break now and again. Some will already start house sitting as early as November until April. May everyone, including house sitters and vacationers, experience a safe and happy time away from home.

Students attending school have already started to fundraise for various school projects. There are many different fundraisers including food items, clothing and all sorts of knick knacks. I prefer something to eat or drink, things that do not clutter the house.

When a wee fellow comes knocking at your door, please be generous and help out. Spending a few dollars certainly is not going to put you in the poor house.

Harvesting is slowly winding down in our area and it seems that on the farm there is always too much to do with little time left before the snow arrives.

It seems harvest happenings are always a big topic this time of the year. With hardly any moisture in the spring, dry weather and torrential rain at times in July, farmers were not expecting very good crops. I guess we got fooled, because

ayfair News some of the crops have exceeded expectations and on the average are better than last year’s. Remember, city folks, that farming is always a gamble, and one can sell grain but wait for a long period of time before the grain cheques finally arrive.

Aren’t we all glad that the long awaited election day is finally over. It was the longest campaign ever and the news was drowning with all sorts of election promises by every party. People wanted a change and so we have it. Hopefully things will run smoothly for the Liberal party.

A few weeks ago I informed everyone of old time dance lessons coming to Mayfair in November for six weeks on Tuesday evenings.

The cost is approximately $30 per person and drop ins at the door will be $7. For more information please call me at 306-445-9992 or 306-481-4570.

Baby congratulations go out to grandparents Violet and Jim Salisbury on the arrival of their ninth grandchild. Daughter Jamie and husband Wayne Coleman of Wilkie have added a fourth child into their household.

Carson McCoy arrived Aug. 18. They now have three sons and one daughter. Other grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Coleman, also reside on a farm in Wilkie area.

Driving to church in style a month ago were Jean and Rollie Pelletier. Their 1949 Chevrolet half-ton truck was completed by their son Rene of Regina. Jean (nee Wohlberg) claims she drove to Mayfair to haul water home in this same vehicle, thus bringing back many fond memories. Later Rollie used it to haul grain to the elevator. Restoration of oldies is a popular hobby for many people. When you drive around the countryside, old vehicles are seen dumped in a bush with windows smashed, bodies rusted and falling apart.

My brother-in-law Mike from St. Brieux owns numerous vintage cars. When my sister turned 50 years old, Mike purchased a 1953 model to give to Janet for her birthday because that is the year she was born. Unfortunately she never learned to

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Yes, Janet is in just as good shape as this vehicle, good running order.

Terrible news again hit our community as now we are in mourning with Edna Rogers, who farms east of Mayfair. She lost her son Gordon, who is a father to four young children, in a baler accident this past Sunday. It seems that we are losing many area residents, either present or former ones.

Edna has gone through past hardships already, losing her husband and a young daughter years ago. She has one daughter who resides in the United States.

Hats off to the hall committee at Maymont for

choosing to have the Sloan family entertain for the 70th hall anniversary. It was excellent musical entertainment with the families ranging in all ages on the stage.

Many hailed from British Columbia and the Calgary and Edmonton, Alta. areas to entertain a large crowd of appreciative people.

In the early 1900s, the Sloans had 10 children and some of the second, third and fourth generations displayed their musical talent for us. It was fitting to have this family, who grew up in Maymont area, showcase their talent. I really enjoyed this wonderful evening, which included lunch and Sarah Beaudoin cut two large cakes.

Jean and Rollie Pelletier travelled to church recently in their restored 1949 Chevrolet half-ton truck. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

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Harvest not complete yet, every nice day counts

By Helena Pike Correspondent

I don’t get my weather radio out as often as I should.

This evening I listened to the week’s forecast. There is a 60 per cent chance of showers Monday night. Other than that there is no rain forecast for the week ahead.

We shall see! There is still harvesting and field work to be done, so every nice day counts.

Eileen and Keith Evans arrived home after a motor trip west where they visited all their family: John and family in Calgary, Alta., and Karen and family, Kathy and family and Joanne and family all in British Columbia. The whole family gathered at the home of Karen and Brian Sjoberg and family for the Thanksgiving celebration.

Keith and Eileen thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The

orest Bank weather and scenery were beautiful and being with their family for Thanksgiving was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The Thanksgiving service that was to have been held at St. Paul’s Forest Bank Sunday was postponed to a later date because there were still many in the area who were harvesting.

We were able to enjoy the beauty of the fall leaves for quite a few days, but unfortunately the wind blew them off the trees in short order one day last week.

Gully Gus says, “The biggest problem with political promises is they go in one year and out the other.”

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Visiting key to fall supper season

By Helena Pike Correspondent

The “fall supper season” has been a busy one, and one so many people enjoy as they travel miles to attend as many of these events as possible.

Each one is slightly different but the food is always good.

Milleton district’s supper was Oct. 18 and, as well as interesting food, there was lots of visiting going on.

Many times fall supper time is the only time of year when people can visit with each other in such a friendly setting.

The Wellness Clinic in Waseca is always held at the community centre the third Thursday of each month.

November will be an important clinic

aseca News since flu shots will be available for anyone who wishes to take advantage of them. The date and time will be Nov. 19 at 9 a.m.

Last week I received the news of the death of Mrs. Flossie (Jeffrey) Forrest who grew up in the Lilydale district south of Maidstone but who spent a great deal of time with her sister Mrs. Lottie (Jeffrey) Hinde in the Battlevale district south of Waseca and in other locations in this area.

Flossie was the youngest child

in the Douglas and Florence Jeffrey family, being born in 1920. Flossie made many friends, especially in the Battlevale district. Her family was very musical and between them they played many instruments, entertaining themselves or playing for dances and parties in the area.

Flossie and her husband Bill Forrest spent a number of years living in Oliver, B.C. A couple of years ago she moved to a care home close to her daughter where she passed away Oct. 17. Flossie was predeceased by her husband and all her immediate family.

Our sympathy to her children and their families and to other relatives, including her nephews Mervin and Alan Hinde.

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Roots of Wonder Ruth Bilanski’s garden in the Hafford/Alticane area produced some interesting root vegetables this season. In the photo with the carrot is Bilanski’s neighbour Debbie Stewart. Showing off the giant rutabaga are Bilanski’s great-granddaughters Brooklyn Huard and Danica Liebaert. Photos submitted

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Upgrade for health complex courtyard Area resurfaced and landscaped Staff TURTLEFORD — Residents, family members and staff of the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford are pleased that the upgrades to the outdoor courtyard area were completed this past summer, according to a Twin Rivers Health Care Foundation press release.

The new and improved

area provides a safe, beautiful space for residents and family members to enjoy the outdoors, the release states.

The project included the resurfacing of the entire courtyard with asphalt, tree removal and a new wrought iron fence to secure the area.

New irrigation lines were also installed and linked to the existing system.

The Turtleford Lions

A project to upgrade the courtyard area of the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford has been completed. Photo submitted

Osprey leave nest, tower gets upgrade

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Staff SaskTel’s wireless tower upgrade at Turtle Lake has finally been completed. The upgrade had been delayed since June because a mating pair of birds had nested on the tower. It was originally thought these birds were bald eagles, but it was later discovered they were a mating pair of osprey.

Greg Jacobs, manager of external communications, says the baby osprey have now left the nest which allowed SaskTel to complete the upgrade Oct. 9.

SaskTel has also relocated the osprey nest to a new structure to prevent delays in maintenance to the Turtle Lake Tower.

For further details regarding the upgrade, please visit SaskTel.com.

The upgrade of the Turtle Lake tower was part of program to improve SaskTel’s wireless tower capacity by 20 to 100 per cent to 10 communities in rural Saskatchewan: Candle Lake, Carlyle, Cochin, Greenwater Lake, Kerrobert, Kindersley, Lloydminster, Manitou Beach, Nipawin and Turtle Lake.

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1980 Case 2090 2WD, s/n 9903487, powershift, diff lock, 2 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, frt weights, rear wheel weights, 11.00-16SL F, 23.1-34 R, 11,774 hrs showing.

1971 Case 870 2WD.

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Club looked after the tree cutting and the staff and community members served on a committee to spearhead the project.

The total cost of the project was close to $60,000.

Prairie North Health Region received $15,000 in support from the Twin Rivers Health Care Foundation. Donations were received by the Foundation from the Mervin and District Golf Club Twin Rivers Charity Tournament, the Turtleford and District Cooperative and individual and memorial contributions.

Display, AutoTrac, 600/65R28 F, 243 machine hrs 1998 Trailmobile 40 Ft Tri/A Sprayer. showing.

Seeding, Tillage & Breaking

Trucks & Trailers

2004 International Eagle 9900I Sleeper T/A, s/n 2HSCHAPR34C019096, Cummins SX500ST, 500 hp, 18 spd, dbl diff lock, A/R cab, A/R susp, 12000 lb frt, 40000 lb rears, 248 in. WB, 60 in. mid roof sleeper, 1,124,769 km showing.

2003 Freightliner LLC Columbia Sleeper T/A, s/n 1FUJA6CK73LL78491, Detroit, 500 hp, eng brake, exhaust brake, 13 spd, dbl diff lock, A/R cab, A/R susp, 40000 lb rears, 230 in. WB, 60 in. mid roof sleeper, Webasto heater, 604,294 km showing.

1988 Ford L9000 Sleeper T/A, s/n 1FDYU90X0JVA44508, Caterpillar, 310 hp, 18 spd, 5 spd aux, dbl diff lock, A/R susp, 46000 lb rears, 204 in.

WB, 30 in. flat top sleeper, wet kit, 890,431 km showing.

1978 GMC 6500 S/A Grain, s/n TCE668V575828, 4X2, spring susp, 173 in. WB, CIM 14 ft steel box, hoist, 10,733 km showing.

2005 Ford F250 XLT Super Duty Extended Cab 4x4, s/n 1FTWX31565EA01116, 6 L, diesel, A/T, 176,480 km showing.

1989 Chevrolet 1500, s/n 2GCDC14K1K118229, gas, A/T, 327,653 km showing.

2009 Doepker 45 Ft Tri/A Grain.

1995 Doepker 27 Ft T/A Grain.

2013 Seed Hawk XL Series 66 Ft Air Drill, s/n 131436, 12 in. spacing, dbl shoot, 4 in. pneu packers, all run blockage monitor, 500/45-22.5.

2011 Bourgault 6550ST Tow-Behind Air Tank.

Unused - 2015 Polywest Bandit 1700 Gallon Liquid Fertilizer Wagon.

2015 Brandt Commander 7000 70 Ft Heavy Harrows.

2013 Farm King 6650 35.5 Ft Tandem Disc..

1995 Morris CP745 45 Ft Cultivator.

Tanks Case 324 24 Ft Cultivator.

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Do things the old fashioned way – by memory Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, showed up in person the other day, and he had us sputtering around in surprise and amazement. He and his son-in-law were in the Fraser Valley fishing for wild salmon and had been fishing in the Vedder and Fraser River here at Chilliwack.

According to Ed, this was just a test-the-waters trip. Yes, he wanted to see if the fishing was good, but also to check out our place in case he and Ruby want to come back again and stay longer with us.

Ed’s son-in-law and fishing partner has family at Mission and left Ed here to visit for Saturday and

Sunday before they headed back to Edmonton Monday.

We spent Saturday touring around the farmland around Chilliwack so Ed could compare the farms here to ones back home.

Our old neighbour was impressed with Salish Park beside our condo, and all the shopping and activities of downtown. Being so close to a huge bowling alley, Ed had to admit we lived in a good place, with mountain views. We bowled several games Saturday night, and Ed’s visit was working out well until Sunday.

Ed associates church with funerals or weddings, both of which he endures as a chore and undeserved

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca suffering, like a toothache.

The Sunday that Ed was visiting, I was filling in as pastor for two services at our church and for a nursing home service in the afternoon.

We told Ed that he need not attend church with us but he was determined to accompany us, as if it

wouldn’t be any problem on his part. There is a Tim Hortons around the corner from our church. We told Ed, if the two services were too long for him to endure, he could go to Tim’s for coffee and cigarettes.

Ed scoffed that we didn’t think he could make it through two church

services. He assured us he could concentrate that long. Our old neighbour was looking forward to the nursing home service at the town of Hope, as he would get to see another community about 40 minutes or so east of Chilliwack in the mountains.

The first service was a challenge for Ed. It followed the hymnal and Ed said, “I got lost flipping pages. It had too much reading and saying and singing for me.”

The second service, as a PowerPoint presentation, had everything on a screen so he did not open any book at all. Ed could not believe we had singers with guitars, violin, piano and drums and

the songs were so modern he had never heard of them.

The best for Ed was the nursing home service. That service was the briefest. If the folks there said things, it was from memory with the pastor. Ed was amazed they were so obviously treasuring God and the opportunity to worship him.

Ed was thrilled he had a chance to fish for wild salmon in the Fraser Valley.

He had too much church, but he was impressed with those who worshipped God in a heartfelt way. Ed found that worship isn’t about hymnals or PowerPoint presentations, but the honest, heartfelt treasuring of God by those who are worshipping.

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.

Summer services will be held only on August 9, 16, 23, 30 Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

DIVINE LITURGY:

On the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month: 9:30 am On the 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of each month: 12:00 pm Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School

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

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

MEETING IN ROOM #109 DON ROSS CENTER - 6:30 P.M. Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

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

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Everyone Welcome

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Programs

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

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

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Come Join Us

Living Water Ministry

Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church - DELMAS

Rev. Father Greg Elder

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Supper proceeds support commercial oven

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Lions held a very successful turkey supper in the Borden Community Centre Oct. 18, thanks to the patronage of Borden residents and residents of the towns surrounding Borden.

The proceeds are going to the Borden Hall kitchen for a new commercial oven. The Lions also support many other projects in Borden and elsewhere, especially the diabetes program, the dog guide program and fighting blindness in Third World countries.

Three members of the Radisson TOPS Chapter – Jean Sawchyn, Bev Boden and Lorraine Olinyk – travelled to Rosthern Oct. 17 to an incentive day program and get together. More than 50 were in attendance from Sue Culbert’s area.

Speaking were Laurie Thomsen, the Saskatchewan/Manitoba TOPS co-ordinator, Pam Cherkewich, Saskatoon Health Region community dietitian, and Sandy Braun, a certified walk leader. Braun spoke on Walk Live and had everyone do 35 minutes of exercise walking.

The theme was a pyjama

orden Radisson party, so the majority of the members were in their PJs. The Harris Chapter won the prize for the most co-ordinated group, all in matching PJs. There were a number of door prizes and raffle baskets handed out. The Rosthern chapter served soup to go with everyone’s bag lunch and served muffins, cheese, apples and beverages throughout the day. It was a learning and fun day for everyone.

The Radisson TOPS Chapter SK5243 held their installation of officers and awards day Oct. 15. Installed in a “Life is a Fiesta” themed program were leader Lorraine Olinyk, co-leader Shirley Whitt, secretary Jean Sawchyn, treasurer Tina Hessell and weight recorders Doris Hamp and Doreen Parker. Appointed program co-ordinator was Bev Boden and, as historian, Ilene Youcehzin. They each received a certificate, charm and gift bag.

Special certificates or

charms were awarded to Tina as the sunshine lady for sending out cards to everyone, perfect attendance to Doreen Parker and Lorraine Olinyk, walking to Doris, Tina and Ilene, halfway-togoal charm to Bev and exercising regularly to Jean.

Division winners for 2014 – Bev and Shirley – were given a charm and certificate.

The alumni KOPS were recognized with numerals and certificate – Doris for 11 years and Doreen for seven years.

The members are busily collecting bonus bucks to be used to buy items at our Christmas party in December. The chapter welcomes anyone to drop in at no charge to any of our meetings that are held every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Radisson town office.

Radisson Royal Purple met Oct. 5 at the Radisson town office to plan for the Remembrance Day service to be held at 10:45 a.m., Nov. 11, in Radisson Town Hall, with Rev. Alex Parsons from the Borden Anglican Church officiating.

The ladies will hold their annual Christmas tea, bake sale and raffle Dec. 12 and will be selling tickets for the grocery hamper, ham,

Lorraine Olinyk, Bev Boden and Jean Sawchyn at TOPS incentive days pyjama party in Rosthern Oct. 17. Photo submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

chocolates and oranges to be raffled off. Next meeting the ladies will dine out together in honour of past honoured royal ladies. The money from selling charity appeal tickets will go to the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children. The lodge cash raffle went to Tina Hessell and lunch was brought by L. Olinyk.

Condolences are extended to the family of Joe Derosier at Borden — wife Marcelle, son John and daughter MarieAnne (Gar) Williams – who passed away suddenly at home Oct. 15. A memorial service and lunch will be held in the Borden Community Centre Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.

Upcoming is the Borden firefighters’ steak supper and silent auction Oct. 24 in the Borden Community Centre. Admission is by $20 advance tickets only and they can be ordered or bought from any firefighter.

Cocktails are at 5 p.m. and supper at 6 p.m. Proceeds are to buy equipment for the fire department.

Borden seniors’ Kaiser tournament is Oct. 27. The seniors’ potluck supper and program is Oct. 28 at 5:45

p.m.

A flu shot clinic in the Borden Community Centre for Borden and Radisson residents will be held Oct. 29, the same day the Borden seniors are holding a harvest tea and bake sale, with door prizes and a 50/50 draw, at 1 p.m. in the seniors’ room attached to the hall.

The Borden RiverBend Fellowship will host a dessert night and singing by Prairie Light in the Borden Community Centre at 7 p.m., Nov. 1. Admission is by cash donation or donations of toiletry items for the Bridge On 20th in Saskatoon.

The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly business meeting Oct. 14, with vice-president Rita Smith chairing the meeting.

Pat Sullivan and Don Milne from Dalmeny outlined their plan for a co-operative transportation program between the four towns of Borden, Radisson, Langham and Dalmeny to serve the needs of those needing rides to Saskatoon. They plan to talk to the village council and the other town councils in the near future to see if such a program would work.

The club worked out the

final details for the bake sale and tea Oct. 29. The club has purchased 44 tickets from bingo club funds to attend the Mayfair United Church dinner theatre Dec. 3 and 4. Winners of the Kaiser tournament Oct. 13 were John Petrun and Art Flath, with the next tournament to be Oct. 27, then on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Caterers were chosen to do the Christmas supper Dec. 8 or 9.

The club will pay L. Olinyk for printing copies of the “Dates to Remember” each month along with the business meeting minutes as starting Nov. 1 the school newsletter that included the Borden dates will be online only and many of the seniors do not have computer access.

The business meeting will be Nov. 12 as the regular day is the Nov. 11 holiday. Nov. 12 is also the first day of bingo at the centre at 7 p.m. After that bingo will be the third Wednesday of each month until March.

Everyone is welcome Nov. 18 to come and hear Harold Empey talk on “Just in Case”, dealing with death and making plans.

Hooves N’ Paws

Bev Boden paying tribute to Radisson TOPS #SK5243 KOPS members Doreen Parker, seven years, and Doris Hamp, 11 years. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

Halloween Parade

Dona t g rate ions fully a c c e COME RIDE YOUR HORSE OR WALK YOU DOG! pted the p along Registration begins at 12:00 by The Fort arad route e Parade starts at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 31st

Barbeque to follow across from the Fort - open to the public

t be at • Dog walker mus d ol s ar ye least 16 15104JJ0

PLEDGE FORMS AT:

• Battlefords Humane Society • Austin’s Saddlery • Bank of Montreal • The Battleford Boutique

• Most pledges co llected • Best Costume for horses • Best costume for horseback rider • Best costume for dog • Best costume for dog walker

PRIZES !

a leash • Dogs must be on at all l ro nt co and under times

• or Email years • Riders under 18 battlefordshumanesociety@sasktel.net et old require a helm Minimum $10 donation/entry fee

Halloween Howl begins at The Shelter at 6:30 p.m.

All Proceeds going to Battlefords Humane Battlefords Humane Society - Shelter-Us Building fund Society Call the Shelter for details 306-446-2700 www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com Formerly The Cowboy Parade

Thank you Discovery Co-op for donating all the food

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