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Regina – It’s going to take a little while longer to find out why a Husky Energy pipeline leaked into the North Saskatchewan River on July 21.

Oct. 20 Husky asked for, and was granted, a 30-day extension by the Ministry of Economy in reporting its findings.

“Husky has requested and been granted a 30day extension for the submission of certain technical reports related to the incident under section 21(2) of The Pipeline Regulations, 2000. Their request was granted,” Doug MacKnight Oct. 21. He is assistant deputy minister of the petroleum and natural gas division, Ministry of Economy.

“The additional time was needed to complete a metallurgic report on the failed pipeline as well as geotechnical report on lands where the failure occurred. Both of these reports are being prepared for Husky by a third-party engineering firm. Based on these technical reports,

Husky will be providing its assessment of the cause of the July 21 incident on or before Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Husky’s final report will include the background studies supporting its conclusions as to the cause of the failure.”

Husky has submitted an additional report on the incident, which was released to the media by the province Oct. 21.

The total ground area of the spill was reported as 41,500 square metres, although MacKnight noted, “We have work to do to understand how Husky actually calculated it. Obviously we need to true it up with our own work in the investigation.”

All of that area was offlease. The volume, as earlier reported, was 225 cubic metres, plus or minus 10 per cent. The recovered amount is listed as 210 cubic metres, and the lost amount is 15 cubic metres.

There was a total of 4,303 cubic metres of soil recovered, 551 cubic metres of water and 349 tonnes of vegetation.

“It’s important to note that Husky’s final report

on the incident, which is due in November, is just one part of a broader investigation we’re undertaking with regard to the cause of the failure,” MacKnight said.

The Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Environment, Water Security Agency and Attorney General’s office are all involved in the investigation and overseeing Husky’s recovery work. Corporate records have been collected and analyzed and Husky officials and staff have been interviewed.

Skystone International, a Calgary engineering firm, has been providing advice to the Ministry of the Environment throughout this time. MacKnight said, “Skystone has considerable expertise in major pipeline investigations in Canada and has been providing advice to the investigation group at each stage in the process.”

Skystone has also been contracted to do additional research or studies to validate information provided

by Husky.

“Overall, the investigation is proceeding quite

well. There’s still a lot of work ahead of the technical team in terms of analyzing the information collected, documenting the findings, and preparing the public report,” he added.

The ministry is not providing timelines or preliminary findings at this time.

Ash Olesen, acting executive director for the environmental protection branch, Ministry of Environment, said, “We have effectively moved from spill response to a remediation and reclamation status. To that end, the response team has demobilized the cleanup sites, including the removal of equipment and personnel.”

There will be monitoring over the winter. He added that 93 per cent of the oil spilled has been recovered. More than 900 kilometres of shorelines was assessed including

both sides of the river, and islands, from the spill entry point to a little past Prince Albert. More than 1,000 hot spots have been cleaned up as a result of that assessment.

“We consider the cleanup and assessment complete for 2016. That activity will resume in spring of 2017. This is all part of the scheduled discontinuation of cleanup efforts as winter approaches,” Olesen said.

Pipeline News asked what sort of activity was expected in the springtime, and how whatever remains would be affected by ice and snow in the winter.

Olesen said, “We’ll resume the shoreline cleanup and assessment protocols

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History lesson on protecting water sources

By Fred Clipsham Last week a law firm posted an ad in Saskatchewan newspapers advising people who were under the age of 18 and became ill at the time of the North Battleford contaminated water event in the spring of 2001 of a settlement under a class action claim. In the light of the Husky Oil spill of oil and distillates into the North Saskatchewan River this summer, it is instructive to revisit the 2001 event and see what has been learned since.

Health Canada concluded cryptosporidiosis, an enteric disease that can cause death or serious disability, affected 5,800 to 7,100 persons from the Battlefords area, along with hundreds more from other communities and other provinces who drank North Battleford water in the period between March 20 and April 26, 2001.

The cause was the presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in the treated drinking water produced at the water treatment plant. Cryptosporidium parvum is a waterborne parasite that can be removed from source waters through adequate filtration and treatment by ultraviolet light. Chlorination is not an effective remedy.

The Saskatchewan government moved quickly to create a commission of inquiry under Justice Robert Laing.

The commissioner submitted his report in April 2002.

Justice Laing found the North Battleford water treatment plant was not “a capable plant by industry standards” and was not operated in a consistent and optimal manner. The city’s council had not invested adequately in plant maintenance and staffing and kept water utility rates well below the average of other Saskatchewan cities.

Moreover, he found the provincial government was negligent in several regards. It had not upheld its legislated mandate to ensure water treatment plants were operating to regulated standards. It provided no co-ordinated watershed protection plan for the North Saskatchewan River. Its actions were driven by considerations of cost and not public safety and it had not ensured “watershed and ground water source protection, which is the first barrier to the production of safe drinking water.”

Laing spoke about the need to ensure a multi-barrier approach to ensure the safety of drinking water. As mentioned, the first barrier is source water protection.

The Calvert government received the report and agreed with its findings. Among the first actions was the creation of the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (now the Water Security Agency). SWA hired planners who worked with citizens to create source water protection plans for their local watershed. Today there are 11 watershed stewardship groups in the southern half of the

province, all with volunteer boards and advisory committees committed to implementing the actions in their source water protection plan. The province provides just over $70,000 to each group in core funding, which is used to leverage program dollars from other sources.

In addition to the many positive local actions these groups have carried out over the past 10 years, they have helped urban and rural municipalities fight invasive plant species and led the call to protect Saskatchewan lakes from zebra mussels. Staff are active in schools teaching children the importance of source water protection and they work with landowners to reduce the impact of agricultural activities on watersheds.

But other than the source water protection plans managed by the volunteer groups in the 11 watersheds, the province has no plan of its own to protect watersheds.

Indeed, the government’s “results-based” approach to environmental protection has effectively turned over

environmental oversight to corporations like Husky Energy.

A key finding of Justice Laing was, “That the current risk-based model employed by (the Ministry of the Environment) since 1996 is arrived at on the basis of economics (what it or the government thinks it can afford among other priorities), and has nothing to do with how best to safeguard the health of the population, all (who) consume water.”

The first priority of governments at every level must be public safety. The leak of oil into the drinking water source for the communities along the North Saskatchewan River was a near miss. It was the quick and urgent action of municipal officials that ensured families had safe water to drink. Neither the corporation nor the province met their responsibilities to the public good.

— Fred Clipsham served as vice-president of cities at SUMA and chaired the SUMA environment committee

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Pipelines shut down by vandals who call themselves activists Around dawn on Oct 11, across the northern United States, five pipelines were struck at various remote sites, roughly simultaneously.

Near-simultaneous strikes has been a hallmark of Al Qaeda, be it the embassy bombings in Africa, 9/11 or bombings in London and Madrid.

Except in this case, instead of bombs, the weapons were bolt cutters. In several cases, flowers, not shrapnel, were left behind.

Hitting in remote areas, the perpetrators targeted pipeline block valves. The intention, as their hashtags say, were to #ShutItDown.

Wearing white plastic hardhats, each with a large red ‘X’ across the forehead, these protesters hit five of the key international pipelines that ship Canadian “tar sands oil,” as the activists called it, to American markets.

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The acts of vandalizing these block valves were broadcast live via Facebook.

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Rock,” their posts said.

The reference to Standing Rock is the North Dakota band protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline south of Bismarck, N.D. While individuals or pairs went onto the site, others videoed the acts and the subsequent arrests. Police showed up, and cordially arrested the trespassers.

These people should have been thrown to the ground, eaten dirt with a knee on the back of their necks when they were arrested. Despite their self righteousness, these truly militant and criminal acts should be prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law. Interfering with infrastructure vital to national security is not something the American government is liable to take lightly.

Shutting down pipelines is not a joke. It’s not chaining oneself to a bulldozer. Thankfully, SCADA system would have monitored any pressure variation and shut down the system before anything serious, like a spill, could happen.

Not surprisingly, these protests were videoed and broadcast with cellphones made of petrochemicals.

Their high visibility vests were made of petrochemicals. And, in each of the videos I watched, they drove there.

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I’m familiar with most of the major pipeline rights-of-way in Saskatchewan. I usually notice them every time I drive past one, to the point where my kids are probably sick of it. Often I’ve wondered about the security of sites such as block valves like the ones these protestors tampered with. You can bet after this little fiasco, there will be millions spent on video cameras for every site that doesn’t have them already.

The real worry is actual terrorism. No amount of security cameras, chains or fences in the world are going to speed up response time to sites on the bald prairie. Thankfully, since

pipelines are well buried, any damage would be limited.

These vandals, whose group picture on their Facebook page shows them to be white men and women in their 50s and 60s, stated they did this, “in support of the call for International Days of Prayer and Action for Standing Rock. Activists employed manual safety valves, calling on President Obama to use emergency powers to keep the pipelines closed and

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I surely hope they had time to feed their horses on the way to and from these attacks. Wait, didn’t one talk about where his Jeep was parked?

Right – it’s catastrophic, until the Jeep needs to be filled up at Phillips 66.

Then it’s just convenient.

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patients. Dr. Asefi is anticipated to begin her medical practice at the clinic by the end of October.

“This means patients will be able to access walkin services at the clinic seven days a week, except holidays,” said Vikki Smart, PNHR vice-president of Primary Health Services.

“We are thrilled to be able to meet this commitment to enhanced walk-in clinic hours and greater access to family physicians, within a year of introduction of the Twin City walkin service to our patients,” Smart added.

All four doctors who deliver the clinic’s walk-in services are accepting new patients on a regular caseload basis. Individuals and

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families without a family physician may be able to obtain one. Individuals wishing to contact the new

physicians for appointments can call the clinic at 306-446-8440. Appointments are available Mon-

day through Friday 8 a.m.

- 8 p.m., except holidays.

Walk-in service hours are also 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays.

Saturday walk-in service hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Once implemented Nov. 6, Sunday walk-in service hours will be 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Walk-in services at the Twin City Medical Clinic began on Nov. 9, 2015 following purchase of the clinic by Prairie North Health Region and recruitment of Dr. Phillips Eraga and Dr. Afolabi Olayinka of the clinic’s now four physicians.

Dr. W.G.C. Lipsett continues his private practice at the clinic and can be reached at 306-445-1066.

for everyone six months of age and older. All people are encouraged to be immunized against seasonal influenza and to get that immunization early. This will provide optimal protection throughout the flu season that usually runs to around the end of March.

Flu shots are available at clinics and public health offices across Prairie North until the end of March. Flu shots are also available through some physician or nurse practitioner clinics and through participating pharmacies.

Only injectable vaccine is being offered through

Saskatchewan’s free public influenza immunization program this year. The injectable vaccine provides protection against four different flu virus strains that are most likely to circulate in 2016-17.

Every year millions of Canadians catch the flu.

Most people recover within 10 days, but others may develop serious complications that can send them to hospital. Getting vaccinated can help prevent the spread of influenza and unnecessary complications in others. Influenza is caused by a virus and spreads very easily between people

when someone infected sneezes, coughs or speaks.

The flu virus may change slightly each year, which is why getting immunized annually is necessary.

Immunization against the influenza virus is a safe and effective way to prevent getting sick with and spreading the virus. Talk to your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or public health official if you have questions or concerns about getting the flu shot.

A complete listing of all influenza immunization clinics in Prairie North is available at www.pnrha. ca/flu .

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Starting Oct. 31, residents of Prairie North Health Region will be able to get their annual flu shot to protect themselves against seasonal influenza.

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PA now using river water Continued from Page 3 Olesen replied, “The expectation is that if there is anything to be retrieved, we will be actively requiring Husky to do so. It is everyone’s expectation, and hope, that given 93 per cent recovered, there isn’t much to see. But again, we’ll see.”

Sam Ferris with the Water Security Agency noted Prince Albert began using its river water intake Sept.

19, the week following the all-clear was given by the WSA. Additional water sampling has been re-

quested, and no petroleum hydrocarbons have been detected. The city is also using additional powderactivated carbon in its water treatment process.

Melfort began re-using their intake on Codette Reservoir on Sept. 16 and has refilled its reservoir.

No hydrocarbons have been detected there, either.

North Battleford was still relying on its groundwater treatment plant (with four additional new wells) and a water supply line from the Town of Battleford.

“The construction of a previously-planned prefiltration system has not yet started, but equipment is being purchased and preliminary plans are in place to have it installed,” Ferris said.

Dredging of the river near the surface water intake was delayed and scheduled to begin Oct. 24.

The dredging was required due to natural silt buildup in the river and sand bar formation. This was supposed to happen in July, but the oil spill caused the delay.

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Doctors for Prairie North under SIPPA Staff Prairie North Health Region is touting the addition of new family doctors now practising in North Battleford as a result of the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment program.

Recognized in their news release were Dr. Ijeoma Ozoh and Dr. Negin Asefi, two International Medical Graduates practising in Saskatchewan who became qualified in the province through that program.

SIPPA assesses IMGs on their education and clinical ability before allowing them to practise

medicine.

More than 190 new family physicians have completed the assessment and began practicing since it was instituted in 2011.

As well, the news release noted 12 new international medical graduates from the September intake of SIPPA are now completing their field assessments and should begin practising across the province this winter.

“At SIPPA, we are pleased to support Saskatchewan’s need for physicians in communities across the province,” SIPPA medical director for the College of Medicine at the University of

Saskatchewan Dr. Jon Witt said.

“We currently have 12 new IMGs enrolled in the SIPPA program and we look forward to seeing them practising in our province soon.”

“Access to physician care continues to improve for people all across Saskatchewan because of SIPPA,” said Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit in a statement.

“We value internationally trained physicians, and we welcome them to our province. In total, we have nearly 650 more doctors practising in Saskatchewan than we did nine years ago.”

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The issues of local doctors were the focus of a meeting scheduled for Tuesday night in North Battleford.

The occasion was a meeting between Saskatchewan Medical Association vice-president Dr. Joanne Sivertson, an obstetrician/gynecologist from Prince Albert, and physicians from the Prairie North Health Region.

The session was part of the annual fall SMA President’s Tour.

The SMA, which is the provincial chapter of the Canadian Medical Association, is a voluntary, member-based, association for physicians, medical students and residents, and acts as the voice of Saskatchewan’s 2,300 practicing physicians.

North Battleford is one of 12 stops planned for the SMA tour, with either Sivertson or the SMA president Dr. Intheran Pillay attending.

According to Sivertson, the tour is an opportunity to go “to the various health regions and meet with physicians on the ground there, and talk about issues perti-

nent to them.”

Usually an update is provided at those meetings on SMA initiatives as well as a focus on gathering information on the various issues impacting the regions as well.

“We try to get a sense of where physicians are at, what they’re needs are so we can support them better in the work that we do.”

Some important issues are facing physicians at the moment. A key one, said Sivertson, is health region restructuring.

Sivertson stressed the importance of ensuring that whatever changes happen, patient care is not compromised.

“Physicians are nervous about any change that may adversely affect their ability to provide good patient care, and their ability and their patients’ (ability) to access care. So we’re hearing … questions about regions restructuring.”

Another thing the organization has heard is about “ongoing struggles with access to lab or imaging services and how they are worried they might get worse with restructuring.”

“Most places have similar but different issues,” said Sivertson.

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She expected to spend time dealing with questions about the restructuring issue during her North Battleford meeting Tuesday.

A three-person advisory panel has been appointed to look at restructuring and reducing the number of health regions, which would impact on the health profession.

The Sask. Medical Association has an opportunity to meet and make recommendations to the panel on that issue.

Dr. Sivertson expected to report to members on what their recommendations were, and to reassure the regions that “any changes that happen, we are opposed to pure centralization.”

“We’ve said very loudly that we think any changes that happen should respect travel patterns, so patients shouldn’t be forced to go in a direction they wouldn’t typically go to get the care that they need, just because of arbitrary lines in the sand.”

She also said there needed to be “consideration for the different realities outside of the urban centres, especially in the more remote centres” to maintain patient care.

COP profile addressed

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Community Safety Coordinator Herb Sutton presented his final monitoring report of the current council term Oct. 17, highlighting a number of safety initiatives currently under way.

Here are some highlights from the October report: They continue to look for ways to heighten the profile of the Citizens On Patrol program. A few initiatives include connecting with other COPP groups in Saskatchewan and ultimately find a representative who can sit on the national board.

Crime Free Multi Housing efforts continue and Sutton noted professional development is available in Saskatoon for anyone interested.

Ten people from the CPTED review committee and from the downtown BID took part in a safety audit Sept. 29 in Central Park.

SAGE has completed four business engagement presentations with business groups, and Sutton reports he is pleased with the response and lots of questions are being asked of the group.

Sutton also spoke about initiatives underway with the HUB and noted there is increased focus on risk factors and the top four identified include alcohol, housing, truancy and basic needs not being met.

North Battleford is being asked by Public Safety Canada to be connected to Williams Lake, B.C. and help support their efforts to get started with its own community safety model

using the Public Safety Canada model. This is the same model that was used in North Battleford with SAGE. “What Public Safety Canada wants us to share with Williams Lake is the fact that the City has adopted a very broad approach to creating a safer community,” said Sutton.

Finally, Sutton thanked the mayor and council for the support for community safety and for the work he was involved in.

“I hope it’s clear from the monitoring reports that I’ve put together that I certainly support that broad approach to community safety that covers the whole gamut, right from enforcement to crime prevention, crime reduction, so I just want to thank you for giving me that opportunity to work in that environment.”

Beware of Visa scam Staff A reader shares his experience with a phone scam that he says others should be aware of.

He has had three calls since Oct. 21 from “long distance,” as indicated on call display.

Normally these types of calls will display “long distance” then flash to the phone number that is calling. In this case, it was locked on “long distance” with no option to block the call.

A call from “long distance” occurred on Oct. 21 at 7:21 a.m., Oct 24. at 8:59 a.m. and Oct. 25 at 8:35 a.m.

“I decided to answer the call this morning to satisfy my curiosity,” he

wrote in an email Tuesday.

He said the caller, with a heavy accent, asked if this was Mr. Bryan (which is his first name) and said it was Visa calling The caller said there was a $1,400 transaction from the intended victim’s Visa account that appeared to be fraudulent.

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four digits of my credit card (which were correct) and asked for the rest of the card number to verify my identity (which I did not divulge).

“Instead, I asked him for his employee number and he impolitely hung up on me.”

Maybe “long distance” will stop calling.

Crash vehicle flees scene Staff

North Battleford Fire Department reports one vehicle fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 109th Street and 10th Avenue Tuesday.

Firefighters responded to the scene at just before 9 p.m.

NBFD reports the vehicle remaining at the scene sustained moderate damage and two people were treated at the scene and released by WPD Ambulance personnel.

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Sharks ready for home opener

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Seven of the eight teams in the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League have had the chance to play in front of their home crowd this season.

The Battlefords Sharks will finally get that opportunity this weekend.

With three regular season games already in the books, the Sharks will welcome the Notre Dame Hounds to the Battleford Arena Saturday night for a 7:30 p.m. contest to kick off their home schedule.

“We’re all really excited about being able to play here again,” second-year Sharks centre Jordan Klubida said.

“Notre Dame is a good team with a lot of hard skating girls so we have to be on the ball against them.

We’ll need to be ready with passes and skating hard in order to be first to the puck.”

The two sides will then face each other again Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Notre Dame had a 1-30-0 record heading into a road game against the Weyburn Gold Wings Wednesday. The results of that contest were unknown at press time.

“They haven’t had the wins either to start the year, but I expect this will

Battlefords AAA Sharks forward Keara Amson led her teammates through a skating drill during a practice at the Battleford Arena last week. Photo by Lucas Punkari

be a very physical contest,” Sharks head coach Gary Berggren said. “Most of our games in the past have been very tough battles between the two teams.”

The Sharks have a 0-30-0 to start the season, with their most recent setback coming last Wednesday night in a 5-2 road loss to the Prince Albert Bears.

Prior to that contest,

they suffered 3-2 and 4-0 defeats to the Melville Prairie Fire on Oct. 15 and 16.

“We have a younger group so that lack of experience may have shown in the last couple of games, but we’ve been getting better each time out,” Berggren said.

“We have a lot of confidence in this group. We

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A total of seven teams will be taking part in the one-day event, which will get underway at 9 a.m.

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continue to get better every day and the progression of the new players to the team has been very exciting to see.”

For the returning players like Kulbida, the start of 2016-17 campaign has allowed them to build on the lessons they learned from last season.

“One of the things that you learn right away when

you come into this league is that you have to be ready for the overall speed of the game,” Kulbida said. “Everything moves a lot faster than at the lower levels, so you have to be able to adapt to that right away.

“I think our team is getting used to that already.

We’ve had some rough patches at the start of the year where we have been

scrambling around a little bit, but we’re getting used to each other through good communication and we’ve been moving the puck around a lot better.”

Heading into this weekend’s home games, coach Berggren has been spending a lot of time with the girls on their overall conditioning.

“During our first few games we’ve noticed as a coaching staff that the girls have started to run out of gas in the third period,” Berggren said. “Sometimes that’s a result of being down a couple of goals, so we’ve worked a lot on making sure the mental part of their game is strong as well.

“For many of these girls, coming up to the Midget AAA ranks is a major change. We’re on the ice as much as four days a week in addition to doing dryland training, so that’s something that the younger players are still getting accustomed to.”

Alyssa Roach leads the Sharks on offence heading into the weekend with a goal and an assist in three games.

The other goal scorers for the squad are Madison Sansom, Jaici Wiegers and Kulbida.

Chloe Burt and Chantel Weller have split goaltending duties for the Sharks so far this year.

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Battlefords North Stars forward Layne Young made his way past Kindersley Klippers defenceman Clive Rozdeba during an 8-2 win for the North Stars at the Civic Centre Tuesday night. Photo by Lucas Punkari

North Stars dominant in home win over Klippers

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Having a strong offence is always a good thing.

A well spread-out goal scoring attack can help make you one of the best teams in your league.

That proved to be the key to the Battlefords North Stars’ success Tuesday night at the Civic Centre, as 14 different players got on the score sheet in their 8-2 win over the Kindersley Klippers.

“We were very balanced tonight through all four lines and with all six defencemen,” North Stars general manager and head coach Nate Bedford said.

“Everyone takes a lot of pride in being out on the ice and no one wants to be in a fourth line situation.

If the guys work hard and keep playing the right way, they won’t be in that role.”

The balanced attack was similar to what took place two weeks ago in Estevan, where the North Stars cruised to a dominant 10-3 triumph over the host Bruins.

“We’re pretty confident right now with every line,” said forward Connor Logan, who had a pair of

goals and an assist in Tuesday’s win. “We’ve also had a good forecheck and that’s what worked for us tonight.

“Our chemistry has really started to build over the last couple of weeks.

We have a lot of skilled guys in our lineup and that makes it a lot of fun at practice as we all work together to become a good team.”

Blueliner Conor Jensen matched Logan’s offensive output Tuesday as he dished out three helpers, which is the most points he’s had in a single Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game.

“It’s pretty easy when you have wide-open teammates to pass the puck to,” Jensen said.

“I’ve been gaining more confidence in each game and I’m starting to get up into the rush a little bit more. All of the defencemen on this team are very skilled and we’re all looking at being more involved in the offence.”

Layne Young found the back of the net twice on the power play, which moved him into a tie for the SJHL lead in goals with Estevan’s Kaelan Holt and Humboldt’s Chris Van Os-

Shaw with 12 each.

Cody Spagrud, Troy Gerein, Bryce Hall and Brett Horn also scored for the North Stars, while Ben Allen and McGregor Sinclair each had a pair of assists.

Joel Grzybowski made 16 saves to improve to 6-10-0 for the season.

The Klippers, who are in fourth place in the SJHL’s Finning Division with a 6-9-0-0 mark, got their goals from Kyle Bosch and Branden Wagner.

“That was the worst night we’ve had since I’ve been a part of this organization,” Klippers general manager and head coach Geoff Grimwood said.

“We’re not at Battlefords’ level right now, but a six-goal loss like this one is not our level either. There’s no easy answer here and we’re all going to have to take a good look in the mirror to see what’s going on.”

The North Stars, who now have a 12-5-0-0 record, have won their last four games and remain three points back of the Humboldt Broncos for first place in the Finning Division.

Erik Gardiner completed a hat trick with an overtime goal Tuesday to give the Broncos a 6-5 overtime win over the Notre Dame Hounds in Wilcox, and helped maintain his team’s three-point cushion.

Next up for the North Stars will be a pair of home games this weekend, as they will host the Yorkton Terriers Friday and entertain the Notre Dame Hounds Saturday.

Both games will get underway at 7:30 p.m.

“Yorkton works hard and they are a quick team,” Bedford said. “Our biggest keys against them will be to limit their odd-man rushes and we will need to outwork them from start to finish.

“Notre Dame is capable of scoring at any time so we’ll have to key in on their top guys and be quick in our transitional play. If they are chasing us around, we’ll be in good shape.”

The North Stars have lost their previous meetings to both teams.

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The Ice Wolves swept the Yorkton Terriers in three games in the wild card round before losing to the eventual league champion Melfort Mustangs in the quarter-finals.

The team will be using their current group of assistant coaches to fill the head coach and general manager duties as the board of directors looks for a replacement.

It was also announced Monday that Matt Hehr had resigned from his position as the Ice Wolves associate coach and assistant general manager.

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The first shake up behind the bench of a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team this year has taken place.

The La Ronge Ice Wolves have parted ways with general manager and head coach Shawn Martin, after the club started the season with a 2-12-0-1 mark.

The move was announced Monday, which came two days after the team suffered a 3-0 loss to the Battlefords North Stars.

Martin, who was in his fourth season in his role with the Ice Wolves, had a 69-96-10-10 record after taking over from Bob Beatty in 2013.

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It’s not quite a home field advantage for the Maymont Cougars girls’ soccer team.

Even though they will be competing about a halfhour from their school, the chance to be the host team for this weekend’s SHSAA 1A provincial tournament is something the squad is looking forward to.

“The entire team is really excited about it,” Cougars head coach Ryan Nickell said. “Our boys’ team had the chance to host the provincials a couple of years ago in North Battleford, but this will be the first time that the girls have had a chance to be the host team.

“We were in the provincials a couple of years ago, so a few of the girls know what to expect. However, it’s a lot different when you’re the home team.”

This year’s Cougars squad is a mix of youth and experience as the program enters its third season.

“We started soccer here back in 2009 and we had a mix of girls and boys on a

The Maymont Cougars girls’ soccer team went over strategy with head coach Ryan Nickell during their regional tournament last weekend. Photo Submitted

team before we started the girls’ program,” Nickell said.

“We always try to bring up a few younger girls from our team that are in Grade 8 and 9, but we’ve had a pretty nice balance this year with new players from Grade 10 and experienced players in Grades 11 and 12.”

The Cougars are coming off of hosting a regional tournament this past weekend at their home field.

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“They are a very strong team so our result against them isn’t quite indicative of how our team has been this year,” Nickell said.

“Our skill level has been improving a lot from the start of the season and they have a better understanding of the game.”

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The Cougars will take to the field at 9 a.m. for a quarter-final game against Humboldt.

“The entire field is strong from top to bottom so it should be a very good weekend,” Nickell said.

“If we come away feeling good about our play on the field and if we can do a great job of being the hosts, I think that’s something everyone in the school and the community will be proud of.”

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Let’s be honest, competitive curling has been back in full swing for almost a couple of months now.

However, since televised action of “the roaring game” officially gets underway Thursday with the Grand Slam of Curling’s Masters event in Okotoks, Alta., we can now begin to start gearing up for another exciting campaign.

I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned it in this space over the last couple of months, but I’m a massive curling fan.

It’s my second favourite sport, after auto racing, and I’ll be pretty much following along with every provincial playdown during the leadup to the 2017 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and the Tim Hortons Brier.

Plus, we’ll actually get a Grand Slam of Curling event here in the new year, as the Canadian Open will take place in North Battleford from Jan. 3-8 at the Civic Centre.

I’ll be living at the arena all week long, but that’s another story entirely.

When you look across the curling landscape, this should be a pretty interesting season, and not just because everyone’s trying to make it to the 2017 Olympic Trials in Ottawa.

On the men’s side, the depth is a strong as ever with almost a dozen teams being legit contenders to

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win the national title.

Personally, I’m rooting for Brad Gushue to finally win the Brier, especially since the event is taking place in St. John’s, N.L. At the moment, the 2006 Olympic gold medalist is dealing with nagging hip and groin injuries, but I expect him to be in fine form as he looks to win his province’s first title since 1976.

Over on the women’s side, though, the biggest storyline for me will be how Rachel Homan does.

Granted, I’m slightly biased when it comes to the Ottawa native and her rink. She’s right up there with Scotland’s Eve Muirhead when it comes to my curling fandom.

Last year, the two-time Scotties champion dominated the cashspiel circuit and was already being handed a third title.

Then a funny thing happened. She was upset in stunning fashion in the Ontario final by Jenn Hanna.

After that shocking result, I totally expect Homan and her squad to come back with a vengeance this year.

That’s probably not what the rest of the field wants to hear.

New Horizons curling results Staff

Three weeks of play are in the books for the New Horizons curling league.

A total of 12 teams competed Oct. 25, with Wally O’Hare defeating Allan Rogers, Don Kachmarski beating Rod Forrester, Ed Kjargaard winning over Alexander Scott, Gordon Munn defeating Dick Horrell, Doug Belyk beating Dick Wisner and Bob Krismer winning over Doreen Dudek.

There was a full slate of 12 teams taking part in the first two weeks of the season.

Oct. 18, Ed Kjargaard won over Don Kachmarski, Wally O’Hare defeated Bob Krismer, Allan Rogers beat over Doug Belyk,

Dick Wisner won over Rod Forrester, Gordon Munn defeated Doreen Dudek’s rink, which was skipped

by Ralph Hall, while Dick Horrell and Alexander Scott played to a tie.

There were a pair of ties to start the year on Oct. 11, as the game between Bob Krismer and Gordon Munn and the match with Dick Horrell and Dick Wisner finished in a draw.

In the other games, Doreen Dudek won over Don Kachmarski, Ed Kjargaard defeated Allan Rogers, Alexander Scott beat Rod Forrester and Wally O’Hare won over Doug Belyk.

The next set of games will be held Nov. 1.

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The result wasn’t quite what he was hoping for.

However, despite Saskatchewan’s fourth place showing at the 2016 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup in Calgary Sunday, the experience at the event is one Battlefords AAA Stars defenceman Luke Reid will remember for some time.

“We were pretty much treated like professionals as soon as we arrived in town,” Reid said.

“We had a really great team there with a lot of great leaders on the team.

It was an awesome experience from start to finish.”

The 15-year-old from Warman suited up in all five games for Saskatchewan, with his lone point coming in a 4-3 round-robin loss to Alberta, when he

assisted on a goal by Swift Current Broncos prospect Logan Barlage.

“There’s always things you want to improve on no matter how you play,” Reid said. “I was pretty happy with my defensive play and I was able to get into the offensive play a few times, but I really could have finished more of my shots, so that’s something I’ll be working on here.

“I spent all of the tournament paired up with (Kelowna Rockets prospect) Kaedan Korczak and we ended up being a pretty good tandem. We’re both offensively minded players, so we each tried to get up in the rush and create things as much as we could.”

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“The players that are there are the best of the best from each region, so you have to be on your game at all times. Going up against guys like (Kootenay Ice prospect) Peyton Krebs and (Saskatoon Blades prospect) Kirby Dach was very exciting.”

The second round pick of the Victoria Royals in the 2016 Western Hockey League bantam draft says that he plans to use the lessons that he learned during the tournament over the rest of his hockey career.

“You just need to play your own game out there,” Reid said.

“You can’t try to do anything different than what has made you a good player to begin with. The most important thing is to keep doing things your own way.”

Reid will be rejoining the Stars Thursday night, as the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League team begins a seven-game road trip with a contest against the Saskatoon Contacts.

“It’ll be nice to have him back with us,” North Stars goaltender Lance Alm said. “He’s an offensive threat on the back end and he’s a huge part of our power play.

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Not to be defeated, Amelia applied again online and, after, what she recalls as a “long and rewarding wait,” she received an acceptance email. “I squealed in excitement at the news,” said Amelia.

The Global Indigenous Runway is described as “paving the way for young aspiring indigenous models to make a significant impact on the runway.” It is also a unique opportunity to bring indigenous designers and models together to get a foothold into the mainstream fashion world.

To have the honour of advancing onto a New York runway is a prestigious accomplishment for the young aspiring model.

Amelia expressed her gratitude for the experience because it has provided an opportunity for her to positively influence how indigenous models and designers are recognized and acknowledged in the industry.

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She credits the entire industry, as well as local and famous models, for inspiring her and also indigenous people and their contribution to the fashion industry.

Amelia resides in rural Blaine Lake with her parents Cynthia Reban and Christian Boissoneau and siblings,13-year-old Mulaina and 11-year-old Iyana. She was born and raised in the community and is enrolled in Grade 12 at Blaine Lake Composite School.

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For the love of music

The senior dance bands fraternity Usually every morning during the week at the Discovery Co-op Cafeteria, local musicians and a few of their wives and friends meet for coffee. There’s the usual good-natured banter of course on the news and local politics, but the main topic is music – who’s playing where (usually which seniors’ residence or at the Pioneer Association Hall) and with whom, and other aspects of the amateur dance band scene.

These musicians have been around for a long time and are now a fraternity of sorts. My focus in writing these articles is the great historic dance bands of our communities – Battle Creek, Harry Startup and Blue Denim, to name a few.

But I digress somewhat in this essay and present a group of musicians who certainly have a history and are still playing.

No, they’re not the big name bands of yesterday, or even today. But they are good, and they love music and love to play, and their friends who dance to their music really like and appreciate them.

After many invitations from friends Arnold and Helme Loewen and Bob Mallet, I decided to attend a jam session on a Sunday

afternoon at the Pioneer Association Hall on Railway Avenue South. Arnold suggested I bring a guitar and join in, or if I was not so inclined, to come anyway and check it out. I went with the latter. When I walked in the door, what a surprise.

A husband and wife duo on guitar and keyboards was singing a classic country tune from the 1960s.

The dance floor was full – people were burning up the floor, well not exactly.

These were seniors, dancing, to old time waltzes, two-steps, fox trots, the schottice, seven step and barn dance, and a slow waltz now and then to give the folks a bit of a rest.

They were obviously really enjoying themselves. A majority were in their early 80s and some were older.

But it appeared they had the energy and enthusiasm of folks a couple of decades younger. About twothirds of the way through the afternoon everyone took a break for lunch of good old-fashioned homecooked food and desserts.

The whole affair reminded me of the Saturday night school house dances of the 1950s which I attended with my parents. After, lunch, a new band stepped

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It was obvious they really liked what they were doing as they took turns playing throughout the afternoon.

There were at least a dozen groups and duos playing.

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the musicians started playing in their youth and just continued – for the love of music.

In addition to playing frequently at the Pioneer Association Hall, the musicians play often at the River Heights Lodge, Villa Pascal, Davidson Manor, Towers I and Towers II, Caleb Manor and the Ruth Whyte Manor. Again, they volunteer their time and talent. And they are greatly appreciated.

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singers were good and some were really good.

All of the musicians were, well, not young. Like the dancers, a fair number were in their 80s. All of them (except one who had learned to play guitar in his early 70s) had a great deal of experience playing in various bands at many different venues, weddings, anniversaries, parties and community events.

At least one musician had toured with a professional band years ago. Most of

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For the love of music

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Alvin Freimark

Continued from Page 18 I would be remiss if I did not comment on the Pioneer Association since it sponsors the jam sessions and dances. The association also hires bands and holds dances on a regular basis. For example, wellknown bandleader Leon Ochs played for a dance April 8, and the Over the Hill Gang played Oct. 14. The association also hosts spring barbecues, card parties and other activities. A barbecue was held May 1 after the jam session and dance – the last until after the summer recess.

The Pioneer Association was founded in 1955 (61 years ago). Alvin Freimark is the current president and has been for the past 18 years.

He took on this key role in 1998 having served on the executive for two years previous.

A member made a point of telling me that, “Alvin deserves a huge amount of credit for building the Pioneer Association into what it is today – a vibrant organization with many enthusiastic members who come out to all of our functions.”

I think this statement accurately summed up Alvin’s contributions to the Pioneer Association because I heard other similar comments about

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Bob Mallet is 84 years old. Before both but especialhe picked up a guitar and learned to ly the bass. Bob has play at age 70, he sang with Jack Alm teamed up with his fellow for a couple of months at local func- senior musicians and has tions. Then Jack persuaded Bob to played at various local funclearn how to play guitar. Eight years tions during the last 14 years. Bob sometimes plays at four or five venlater, he learned how to play bass.

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River City Plumbing, Heating and Air and city officials promote the free River City Shinny program at Don Ross Arena this winter. Photo submitted

Free shinny all season at Don Ross Arena Staff There is free noon hour shinny at Don Ross Arena every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. until March 27 thanks to sponsorship from River City Plumbing, Heating and Air. “As a local business I think it is important to give back to the community that is supporting us by bring-

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Participants must bring their own sticks, skates, gloves and helmets.

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The annual award from the M. Junice Headley Music Education Fund with the Battlefords and District Community Foundation was awarded to Jacelyn Stabbler of Unity.

Students who successfully complete a Royal Conservatory of Music practical exam for Grades 6 through 9 are encouraged to apply each year.

In reviewing the applications, Headley was impressed by the examiner’s comments about Jacelyn’s ability. “She has very good sight reading skills,” said Headley. “It’s very difficult to take a piece of music you have never seen and play it correctly.”

Headley was a piano teacher for 57 years and established this award to recognize the achievements of piano students. Jacelyn plans to continue her piano education and possibly teach it herself.

This award is from just one of 22 funds that the Battlefords and District Community Foundation currently administers. An-

nual grants support a number of community interests from the arts and health care to post-secondary scholarships and recreation. BDCF distributed more than $35,000 in community grants and scholarships last year. The foundation website at www.bdcf. ca has complete information.

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100 Years of Literacy

Saturday afternoon marked the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the North Battleford Library.

The event featured cake and a wide variety of activities celebrating the history of the library. Mascot Kirby the Penguin was also on hand to celebrate with the kids.

Several displays celebrated the heritage of the museum, with one featuring a row of books going back to 1916 when the library was opened.

There was musical entertainment as the Meota Hobby Band performed and sang several tunes that have been popular during the years the library has been open.

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Both the Meadow Lake Library and the North Battleford Library celebrated milestones last week. Congratulations to Meadow Lake on their 70th anniversary and North Battleford on their 100th anniversary.

We can’t wait to see what’s in store at the next anniversary party.

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Fundraiser supports Wounded Warriors Staff Local supporters of Wounded Warriors Weekend are once again sponsoring a fundraising event in North Battleford.

Standup comedian Bobby Henline is the headliner for an evening of entertainment at the Don Ross Centre gym Saturday, Nov. 5. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Henline was the sole survivor of a roadside bombing in Iraq. A third of his body was burned. Now a standup comedian, “he has turned pain into humour and hope,” according to the organizing committee’s promotional material.

Also on stage will be Juno award winning entertainer George Canyon. A Nova Scotia native, Canyon was recently inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame.

He is a national spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and a vocal advocate and supporter of the Canadian military.

The evening includes a cash bar, lunch and a 50/50 draw. Proceeds from the event will go to support Wounded Warriors Weekend.

Wounded Warriors Weekend has been an annual event in Western Canada since 2012. Nipawin hosted the event that year, and this

My Own Skin

By Bobby Henline Sometimes I awake Not feeling like me, I’m in my body But I cannot see.

Blinded by the darkness Covered up in humor, Post traumatic stress Is growing like a tumor.

I breathe in, My body fills with fear, I breathe out Another trigger is here.

Memories never end They point and stare, My vision is blurry My future isn’t clear.

My reflexion is ugly Vanity is a sin, The mirror is broken I want out of my skin.

Healing with laughter

year organizers chose to once again bring veteran participants back to North Central Saskatchewan. Veterans gathered there for a variety of events from July 28 to 31.

“Wounded Warriors Weekend needs to be embraced right across our great country providing

Getting by with whiskey, Spending one night stands With women that are frisky.

My days are dark My nights are bright, My triggers are real Everyday is a fight.

I’m a Veteran Fighting with all my might, I will not give up For I see the light.

My angels look over me They assure me no fear, Although I’m blinded My vision becomes clear.

I’ll fight to the finish I’ll fight until I win, I’ll never give up I’m OK in my skin.

much needed support for individuals experiencing the grip of PTSD,” says Nipawin mayor David Trann.

“I know personally the impact this weekend has on the organizers, community volunteers and the military personnel.”

According to the

Back by popular demand, Bobby Henline is the headliner for a Wounded Warriors Weekend fundraiser being hosted in North Battleford Saturday, Nov. 5. Photo submitted

Wounded Warriors website: “We are a band of brothers and sisters who have joined together with one common goal: to show and express our heartfelt appreciation to our veterans, reservists, active duty military and first responders who are challenged by physical and/or

mental wounds sustained by active participation in recent or past military conflicts and duties.”

Doug Potter, who suffers from traumatic brain injury, says Wounded Warriors Weekend helped him find some missing pieces of the puzzle in his journey to

recovery.

“Slowly over the weekend all of these pieces fell into place,” he says.

“To you and all the men, women and children who have made this possible, you all have my undying gratitude for the positive change in my life.”

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Junior girls host six-team VB tournament

By MCS Staff The snow on the playground has disappeared and been replaced by nice, big puddles. It is hard to resist fresh puddles, so many students are returning home at the end of the day with muddy, wet clothing.

Our custodian, Rodney Large, is kept busy mopping up muddy footprints.

The junior girls’ minivolleyball tournament went well. The team from the North Battleford Comprehensive High School went home with the gold medal. The girls thank Dennis and Penni Wawryk for the food at the canteen.

They donated the water,

nachos and all the supplies used to make sub sandwiches for the canteen that evening. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. The high school students also helped by working in the booth, scorekeeping and helping to clean the gym.

Saturday the girls participated in a six-team tournament in Medstead.

They finished second in their pool and then lost to Medstead in the semifinal.

This week the girls play some exhibition games in Blaine Lake on Monday, John Paul II on Wednesday and then will participate in the Battle West Northern Conference Playoffs Saturday at John Paul II.

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In their spare time, the girls organized and sold sweet treats at the regional soccer game Friday. They are an ambitious group.

The junior boys’ volleyball team hosted a fourteam tournament at the school last Saturday. The boys played well and made it to the gold medal match against Leoville. It was an excellent final and the boys earned second place.

This Saturday, the junior boys will attend con-

ference playoffs in Medstead.

Both of the school’s senior soccer teams have advanced to the provincial playoffs Saturday. The boys advanced with a win over Patunak on Saturday in Lloydminster. They will travel to Middle Lake for provincials.

The girls advanced with a win over Eagleview.

The girls hosted the playoffs at Maymont, so students, staff and community members were able to watch some of the action.

They will be hosting the provincials in North Battleford on Saturday, where they have access to more soccer fields.

Special thanks to Ron and Gary Caldwell for donating some of their topsoil to make the school’s soccer field ready for the regionals. Also thanks to Brayden Harris and Connor Rothenburger for painting the lines on the field and the students who helped clear the snow and ice off the field as well.

Good luck to all teams that are participating in playoffs this weekend!

The graduating class is currently selling fruit, fruit juice and cookie dough as a fundraiser for their graduation. If you are interested, contact any Grade 12 student or phone Mrs. Brehon, the grad advisor,

at the school.

Jean Anne Jackson attended a committee meeting last Thursday at the school division office. She is on the committee to develop one-page math assessments for the division.

Next Monday is Halloween, so the SLC is planning to make a haunted house. They are also inviting staff and students to wear costumes or orange and black to school Monday.

The senior girls’ volleyball team will be hosting the 1A conference playoffs at the school Saturday, Nov. 5. It is a great opportunity to come and watch our senior girls in action.

Mercury an evening object later in the month November opens with the moon just a few degrees west of Saturn, and nearby Venus a bit to the east makes a close grouping for the three objects. This could be a nice evening photo opportunity, but the very new moon

could be challenging.

Nov. 9, Neptune repeats the occultation from last month, but this time for viewers in western Asia and eastern Europe. The moon is full Nov. 14, quickly followed by a close pairing with Aldeba-

ran, the bright star in the Hyades Cluster, another occultation in the Eastern Hemisphere. By Nov. 21, Regulus in Leo, the lion, is just over a degree away from the moon and Jupiter snuggles up to within two degrees Nov. 25.

Mercury is an evening object late in the month, but the shallow angle of the ecliptic makes for a difficult observation. On the evening Nov. 30, right after sundown, Venus, Mercury, the moon and Saturn should be visible in the west, low to the horizon.

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askatchewan Skies

By James Edgar Mercury late in the month.

Mars sets in mid-evening, a tough observation right after sunset, before becoming lost in the low horizon murky skies.

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Saturn appears in the southwest after the sun’s light fades. Watch for the nearby moon and Venus Nov. 1, with the addition of Mercury Nov. 30.

Uranus is in a good position in the eastern evening sky, rising at sundown and crossing the sky all through the night.

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A couple of meteor showers occur early in November — the South Taurids on the night of Nov. 5 and the North Taurids on the night of Nov. 12. These are rather weak showers, with an expected hourly rate, under ideal conditions, of 10 and 15 sightings per hour, respectively.

Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 6.

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stead School and also a bus driver for a few years.

This Saturday, Jamie will be hosting a Halloween bash with prizes for costumes and Jodi Soderberg will be supplying a karaoke machine. He offers a small menu of pizza and some fast food entrees.

Buziak grew up on a farm near Whitkow and graduated from Mayfair school in 1990. Cheritina Tkatchuk from Saskatoon and originally from our area celebrated an impor-

DOWN 1. Shy 2. Woodsman’s tant birthday a few weeks Nortwick’s were married ago withimplement old time friends Oct. 24, 1951 with quite a ayfair having great time at bit of snow on the ground.

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News Best wishes on this special Hope this new venture occasion and may you be 4. toRegisters proves be an exciting blessed with good health 5. Close, once one, Jamie. in the coming years.

Doreen and Peter ities in the coming years.

I just found out that 6. Adjust to Dudek, who lived near Visiting and helping Linda and Skip Magowan surroundings Blue Mountain Resort, an old time friend Nettie of Alticane celebrated Unit of heat to Pauls in Winnipeg, Man. their son’s wedding June have 7. recently relocated a condo on 102nd trip for Val- 11. Danny married Lauren 8. Happen Street is an annualPUZZLE in North Battleford. NowCROSSWORD erie Taylor. Valerie is ANSWERS usu- Besse of Saskatoon. ConAMERICAN SPELLING 9. Doreen’s Dates siblingsUSEally all of away for two weeks to gratulations to the newly-

are living in close proximity as sisters Marguerite (Willie) Wintonyk are at Caleb, Joyce Heidel (husband Bob deceased) at Ruth Whyte Manor, Joan Johnson (husband John deceased) and brother Allan (Evelyn) Nachtegaele in North Battleford.

Joan was the farthest to make her move from Arizona almost two years ago and has not regretted returning back to her childhood hometown. May they join in many family festiv-

be with Nettie, who lived her childhood years near Mayfair on the family farm.

Ann and Earl VanNortwick, formerly from Mayfair, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with almost every family member in attendance.

The youngest one there was Meagan Ferguson’s (Charlene’s daughter) baby boy who was born in June. This lovely gathering was held at Blend Restaurant Oct. 23. Van-

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burden on loved ones who are left to deal with every detail. The money Empey makes on his binders is donated back to charity, which he claims is more than $200,000.

Wouldn’t it be a nice change to see the weather warm up for the ghosts and goblins who will make an appearance Oct. 31. Safe Halloween, everyone. I see the bulletin boards are advertising many dances Saturday.There is one at Mayfair Hall with admission $15. Music is supplied

by DJ Calvin Lafreniere.

For more information please contact Bev Pollard at 306-246-4920.

Some snowbirds are leaving for the south earlier than usual this fall because of the unco-operative temperatures. Safe travel if you are travelling in the air or by vehicle. People who have been doing this for years have made everlasting friendships with others from Canada and with U.S. folks. The results of the American election will be a hot topic in many discussions for the next few months.

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in the resort village of Cochin which were reported over four days this week.

The youth was arrested Tuesday afternoon without incident, police say.

He is facing charges in connection with more thna 15 separate incidents including break and enter, mischief and failing to comply with conditions.

He was held in custody until a court appearance Wednesday.

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I want to send special birthday greetings to my father-in-law, who celebrated Oct. 26. They don’t make them like this guy anymore and we were proud to have celebrated another birthday with him.

Happy birthday, Mike.

Because this column’s deadline came before the civic election, I cannot tell you yet if Unity has a new mayor and who out of the 10 candidates running for council were successful.

Stay tuned to next week’s column Delta Co-op has officially opened their new fertilizer plant. Construction of the plant, located next to the agro location on the Highway 14 service road, began in 2015. Local contractors were part

nity News of the construction project. The plant can hold 4,000 tonnes of product. It is equipped with covered access to load and mix fertilizer. It also contains a number of divided bins and has six hoppers for blending product.

Load times are expected to be reduced from 90 minutes to less than 15 minutes. The ability to blend indoors before loading is another improvement.

St. Peter’s School is encouraging students to dress up for Halloween, while asking students to choose costumes of a positive nature. This includes staying away from costumes that include weapons or would seem inappropriate for school.

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At UCHS, the Warriors fell to the Delisle Rebels in the first round of nineman football playoffs. The team to travels this Saturday to Clavet in a do or die playoff game. The team is thankful for the strong parent support throughout their season, including those cowbells that ring in support of their great plays. Volleyball teams are edging closer to district playoffs.

The Midget AA Lazers are setting the tone for Unity Minor Hockey in an undefeated season so far. Other UMH teams are just getting started with a game or two under their belts.

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they? That is the question on our senior hockey team for this season. Multiple departures have put the team dangerously close to folding and, as of press time, it was still up in the air if enough players were going to be able to commit to a senior hockey team this season.

Coffee row folks are lamenting the exit of the Jays from World Series contention. With no Jays in playoffs and no Riders in playoffs, folks are looking forward to the hockey season. Of course being that many participants of “coffee college” are retired farmers, they are certainly feeling the pain of our farming friends who are still struggling to get crops off. In spite of the sad/bad news, there is always a sense of camaraderie and enjoyment from those taking part or those who get to witness these daily gatherings. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row.

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Above, honoured at the Radisson Discovery Co-op Founders’ Tea were: left - Harold and Merle Brunsch, Evelyn and Ed Schultz, Joyce and Wally Schultz; right Rob Schmidt, Clayton and Louise Clark, Connie and Ed Ruzesky and Doris Lerch. Above right, entertainment at Founder’s Tea was provided by Erwin Hamp, Chris Schultz, Russ Fountain and Cathy Flath.. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

Co-op honours directors at Founders’ Tea

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Radisson Discovery Co-op held a Founders’ Tea at Goodrich Centre on Oct. 22 to honour those who founded the local coop in 1939 and as a thank you to all past directors.

Michele Dubyk, dressed in earlier era clothing, was MC and introduced family members of earlier board members and read their low co-op numbers – Wally and Joyce Schultz, Ed and Evelyn Shultz, Harold and Merle Brunsch, Connie and Ed Ruzesky, Erwin Hamp, Doris Lerch, Crawford Baker, Clayton and Louise Clark and John Buswell for Ted and Charlie Scandrett.

Winning a prize for lowest number (13) was Crawford Baker and the oldest present, Clayton Clark (96), received a replica of a 1936 Dodge co-op truck.

Michelle read an agenda from an early meeting and a poem about co-ops.

She had framed a plaque of the founding of the Radisson Co-op in August of 1939 with the names of the founders and first directors. She had laminated

orden Radisson mini-cards with the same information for people to take home.

The first manager from 1939-44 was Mike Harach. Manager of the Radisson Discovery Co-op for the past 14 years, Rob Schmidt, thanked everyone for coming, thanked and her helpers Diane Kieper and Shirley Hosegood Michelle for organizing the event.

Rob spoke of the early years selling coal, oil by the barrel, talk of amalgamations over the years with other local co-ops and finally, in the last few years, with the Battlefords Co-op. He expressed thanks to the many directors over those more than 75 years.

While everyone enjoyed dainties and fruit with their beverages, entertainment was provided

by Russ Fountain, Cathy Flath, Chris Schultz and Erwin Hamp.

The Borden Friendship Club held a harvest tea and bake sale Oct. 19.

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The 50/50 draw of $32 was won by Eileen Petrun and winning door prizes brought by members were Gladys Wensley, Donna Ridgewell, Doreen Parker, Mike McGough, Kay Leech, Stan Foster, Ann Brand, Larry and Pat Trischuk, Anne Palmer, Jean Longmore, Stella Hawryluk, Don and Claudia Dyck, Ivan and Ilene Youchezin, Mavis Blenkhorn, Bev Assman and Brenda Tumbach.

The Borden and District Lions fall supper in the Borden Community Centre was well attended Oct. 22 The meal was enjoyed by close to 200 people. The 50/50 of $161.50 was won

by Bob Krueger of Borden.

The proceeds go to various projects in the community and the province. The Lions recently donated $600 to the Borden Care Home for a new generator.

Congratulations to Emiley Joanna Saunders (Lucas) of Borden, who celebrated convocation from the University of Saskatchewan with great distinction Oct. 22. She earned a Bachelor of Arts three-year degree in sociology.

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OBITUARIES MATERI: In Loving Memory of Jacob Philip Materi born April 2, 1932 at Macklin, Saskatchewan, passed away October 2, 2016 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Left to cherish Jack’s memory: his loving wife of 61 years, Katherine and their children and families: Michele (Richard) Rokosh: Shawn (Erin) Hall - Kaylin, Evan, Lauren, Mason & Kylee; Stephanie (Jamie) Musey: Lawson & Bohden; Collin (Shay) Hall: Alora; Casette Borschneck: Jesse & Jase; Darwin’s children: Jonelle, Kyle (Ashley): Harlow, Savannah (fiancé Cam) and by Darwin’s children’s mother, Gail; siblings: Frank, Tony (Cheryl), Ted; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Anton & Anastasia Materi; son, Darwin; siblings: Flora, Clara, Kay, Linda, Pauline, Ann, Max, Walter & Joe. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder. Rite Of Committal was at Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Memorial Donations are requested to Mass Offerings, Cancer Society or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to all that were involved in Jacks care. River Heights Lodge nursing staff and Battlefords Union Hospital 3rd Floor nursing staff.

Father Greg Elder for officiating the church services and also to all of our family who partook in it and the St. Vital C.W.L. for the wonderful lunch. A special thanks to Battlefords Funeral Service for the care and understanding during our time of loss.

Kathy Materi & Family __________________________________________________ HIGGINS: In Loving Memory of Jack (John) Higgins, born July 3rd, 1935 in Edam, Saskatchewan. Jack passed away on October 14, 2016 in North Battleford, SK, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marlene, six children and their families: Jackie McCullagh (Michael) Benjamin, Michael, & Patrick; Mark (Sandra); Kent (Emily), Kelsey & Tye; Kevin (Celena), Zane (Brandi) & great granddaughter, Sawyer; Adam & Mitchel. Travis (Carrie), Connor, Brady, Cody, Cassidy; and Jason (Rachelle), Dayna & Davin. Jack is also mourned by his sister Elsie Gabruck and her children, Linda (George), Dan (Lois) and Don (Albertine). Jack is predeceased by his parents, Bill and Edith Higgins; brothers, Robert and James. The memorial service was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 1:00 p.m. on October 20th, 2016, with the Interment being in the Langmeade cemetery.

Eulogy was given by Mitchel Higgins. Music Ministry: Mrs. M. Junice Headley – Organist; St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir; Robert MacKay - “Amazing Grace”; Hymn Selections: ‘In The Garden’ & ‘The Old Rugged Cross’; CD - “An Irish Blessing” - Roma Downey. Honourary Pallbearers were All Relatives and Friends.

Active Pallbearers were Benjamin Dyas, Michael Dyas, Patrick Dyas, Zane Higgins, Adam Higgins and Tye Higgins. Memorials are requested to the Donor’s Choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service for his kindness, guidance, support and beautiful singing of Amazing Grace. Also gracious thanks to Rev. Janice Trost for delivering such a warm service and interment.

Marlene Higgins & Family __________________________________________________

FYLYMA: In Loving Memory of Peter Fylyma born June 10, 1928 at Kupchinchi, Ukraine passed away October 12, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Annie; sons: H.Peter Fylyma & his son Kale Fylyma and Timothy P. Fylyma (Heather Williams) & son, Blake Fylyma and stepson Jesse Jacobucci; one sister, Zonka in Ukraine; first cousins: Sophie Wilson of Kelowna, BC and Nadia Kozicki in Ontario; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Eldockia Fylyma. Service Of Thanksgiving For Peter’s Life was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. From the Slawa Centre, North Battleford, SK with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Music Ministry: Ukrainian Singing Tribute, Vichnaya Pamiat – Memory Eternal. Urn Bearer was Blake Fylyma. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Interment was at the Garden Of Devotion, Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ WAWRYK: In Loving Memory of Donalda Jean Wawryk born January 26, 1941 at Sec. 21 Tp 43 - Rge 12 - W3rd. Sask., passed away October 15, 2016 in Hafford, Sask.

Donalda was born on a farm in the Richard district on January 26, 1941. Donalda attended Maymont Central School until she graduated.

She then went to Saskatoon Teachers College and received her Interim Standard Certificate in June 1960. She taught school for several years in the Lloydminster School Unit. Lashburn School being one of them. She returned to the Richard area and married Joseph Wawryk on November 27, 1968. This couple farmed and lived on Joe’s parents yard & farm for the rest of their lives. They also farmed some of the Steve and Dennis Bouskill land. They both had a strong passion for farming. Donald suffered major health issues in 2005 and could no longer live on her own. She became a resident of the Oasis Personal Care Home at Speers in February of 2006. She remained there until September 2011 when she became a resident of Hafford Special Care Centre. Donald always loved the outdoors. Farming, gardening, yard work or even long walks in the winter – just to be outside. Nothing ever went to waste from her garden. She always found a use and a place for it. She also enjoyed sewing. Another passion of Donalda’s was keeping track of the weather, she could tell you for years what the weather was on a specific day. She enjoyed animals, especially their dog. Donalda was always very grateful for the care she received and very seldom complained about anything. Survived by sisters: Alice Langley, Merilyn (Mike) Wawryk & Norma Figurski; sisters-in-law: Pauline Woytiuk & Anne Lazarowich; brothers-in-law: Mike Wawryk & Charlie Wawryk; numerous nieces and nephews; caregivers: Nick & Jeanette Partyka & John Partyka. Predeceased by her husband Joseph (2004); parents: Albert (1959) and Anne (Phillips) (1948) Bouskill; brother, Dennis Bouskill; sisters: Ethel MacKenzie and Irene McElheron; mother & father-in-law, Eva & Frank Wawryk; brothers-inlaw: Victor Langley, Raymond Figurski, Paul Wawryk, Steve Wawryk, Bill Wawryk, John Partyka, Morris Lazarowich and Steve Woytiuk; sisters-in-law: Rose Partyka, Hattie Wawryk, Julie Wawryk and Anne Wawryk. Graveside Service was held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Richard Cemetery, Richard, SK. with Rev. Gayle Wensley. Shared Memories were given by Teresa Partyka. Music Ministry: Hymn: “Amazing Grace.” Pallbearers were Dennis Wawryk, Morris Woytiuk, Delbert Miller,Nick Partyka, John Partyka & Michael Partyka.

Memorial Donations are requested to Hafford Special Care Centre, Oasis Personal Care Home or to the Donors Choice.

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DOVE: John Edward Dove was born January 6, 1927 to Ada and George Dove of Speers. He was the third of four children, two older brothers Stan and Ben and a younger sister Dorothy. He attended Korbet School for grades 1 to 8 and Keatley School for 9 to 12. After graduation John joined his brothers in running the family farm. His parents moved to North Battleford and his older brother Stan got married and moved into a house just down hill. This left John and brother Ben with a two storey house to themselves. It wasn’t long before a 5 X 10 slate pool table appeared in the living room. It was a common event for neighbours to come over Saturday night for a game of pool and to huddle around the tube radio listening to a hockey game. Later it even got better when in 1953 the boys got one of the first TV’s in the area. Sadly Ben passed away in 1958 and 30 years later in 1988 Stan passed away. John continued farming with his nephew Don. The family farm was recognized as a “Century Farm” in 2006. John life span of farming took him from the days of horse drawn equipment to four wheel drive tractors with GPS guidance systems. John saw many changes during his life time and encompassed all of them. At the age of 60, John decided to take life a little easier and sold his cattle herd but continued to be out there giving Don a helping hand with his herd. At 85, John was still actively farming seeding, spraying, hauling grain and still hustling up and down bin ladders during harvest. TRULY AMAZING!!!! It was only four years ago , in 2012 that John decided that he would retire from the farming game but not from the farming life. He continued to live on the farm and helping Don out when needed. For all those who knew John, there is one thing we can agree on “John loved sports”. Sports flowed through his veins. In his younger years, winter was playing hockey with Keatley in the “Big Four League” and spring and summer was playing baseball for Mayfair or Hafford. There were tournaments most weekends and John played in everyone he could. He also enjoy fishing and hunting including ducks, deer, moose and antelope. He was a busy young man. John retired from hockey in 1963 when his team “Speers” won the 540 League championship. John’s interest switched to curling and snowmobiling in the winter and golf in the summer. One of his highlites from curling was scoring an 8 ender, which is extremely rare. In golf John had a hole in one, again a rare occurance. John continued to play golf and curling until last year. John other passion in life was a good card game, be it with friends or family. He was always up for a game of 31, hearts, blackout, cribbage and his favorite, Kaiser. Just this year he won a silver metal for Kaiser in “Battlefords 55 Plus Games”.

John community activities included 30 years on the Sask Wheat Pool Committees for Keatley and subsequently for Speers. He was the secretary for the New Ottawa Cemetery Committe, until he stepped down just last fall. John did a little travelling. As a teenager in 1941 he went to Toronto with his brother Ben as the North Battleford representative for the “Farm Boys Camp” competitions. In 1987 he went to Mexico on an agricultural bus tour. Then 1989 he was off to Hawaii with his nephews for a little R & R. Though John was busy with farming, sports and committees, he always had time for the 3 little nephews who live in the same farm yard. He was an excellent baby sitter. He was the “fun” uncle, playing ball in front of the barn, playing monopoly and crocono. Inviting the boys on Saturday night to watch “Hockey Night In Canada” on TV and Sunday was “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “Bonanza”. As the boys grew, activities expanded to ping pong, shooting pool and cards. When the boys purchased there own snowmobiles, John was there with his own, riding with the young group, doing what ever they did, never one to pass up a challenge. Soon there were great nephews and John was introduced to world of electronic sports game. This quickly became his next venture in sports. He purchase his own games and practice for endless hours so that he could beat these young whipper snappers. John’s family was his nephew and nieces. He attended every family function and was part of their lives and the lives of their children. He passed away August 29, 2016 leaving behind his sister, Dorothy (Henry) Martens; nephews and nieces: Elmer (Lillian) Dove, Don Dove, Gary (Bonnie) Dove, Ken (Lynn) Martens, Evelyn (Doug) Marjoram, Pat (Ken) Loeppky, Lester (Katy) Martens, Mildred (Ed) Bauer and Bruce Martens; 11 great nephews and nieces and 6 great-great nephews and nieces and many, many friends.

He left us all suddenly. He’s touched all our hearts and we’ll miss you dear uncle and dear friend. Service Of Thanksgiving For John’s Life was held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Pioneer Memorial United Church, Speers, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Gayle Wensley. Memorials are requested to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Pioneer Memorial United Church, Speers, Saskatchewan S0M 2V0.

Interment was at the New Ottawa Cemetery, Speers, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

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CARD OF THANKS

Thank You Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion ROBERT MACKAY GEORGE HAEGEBAERT P.O. Box 806 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3

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In Loving

The relatives of Jonathan Pitre, “The Butterfly Boy” wish to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who supported their fund raisers for Jonathan’s medical expenses in Minneapolis.

Please accept this as a personal thank you to the bakers, buyers, donators and workers.

Special thank you to Nutec, who donated the “EB Awareness” T-shirts for the workers

COMING EVENTS

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT Duplex for rent, 10919 Scott Drive Side A, 1100sq ft. 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, recent renovations, Fridge and stove included. Best suited for non smoking working couple. No pets. Must have references. $950 a month.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE OR RENT

142211th Street. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom includes fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Available immedfiatly. No pets. $1000 plus damage deposit.

References needed. Please call 1-306-2303705.

in North Battleford

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HOUSES FOR RENT

1&2 Bedroom Suites

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

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HOME OWNERS

we are now selling NEW MODULAR HOMES starting at $94,900.00 Choose your size, choose your interior, choose your layout, and choose your exterior!

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• 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

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Moise L’Heureux June 25, 1928 - October 28, 2012 He whom we loved is out of sight But never out of mind.

He is cherished in Our hearts with precious memories.

35 lines IN MEMORIAM

— Love your family

In Loving Memory of Ernest Jack Oullette June 25, 1951 - October 31, 2015

A memory is a keepsake of time that lives forever in our heart.

WE LOVE YOU, WE MISS YOU Sandra, Greg and families

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Thank you for your donations in memory of Al Gotto....................................North Battleford Walter Nelson ..........................North Battleford Charlotte Lahti ...................................Battleford David W. Shury Dean Williams..........................North Battleford Gary Boskill .............................North Battleford Laura Prescesky .............................. Saskatoon Peter Prescesky ......................North Battleford Joseph (Joe) Gabruch .............North Battleford Letitia Day..........................................Battleford Delores Shepherd Roger Lajeunesse ...................North Battleford Peter Tarnowsky ................................Battleford Marlene Tarnowsky............................Battleford Kay Williams-Puls ....................North Battleford

Given with Love to enhance patient care

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation 306-446-6652 Charitable #13936 3626 RR0001

In Loving Memory

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.

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

Happy Birthday BRETT! We will hold you in our heart Until we can hold you again.

We LOVE and MISS YOU so much.

LOVE

Mom, Dad, Kerri, Kris, Jaylene, Brad, Ashleigh, Nathan, Cassie, Cam, Tristen, Justin, Kailee, Bret and Ivy

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FEED & SEED

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES East - 62 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s Central - 228 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s farm and pasture land available to rent

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

RENT BACK AVAILABLE

TA Foods Ltd. Yorkton, SK. Competitive Pricing.

Pick up or delivery.

SUITES FOR RENT

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

Available 1 bedroom suite.

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

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

Custom oil pressing, bottling & packaging.

Warehousing/storage (freezer/temp controlled available).

Please inquire for info.

Updated Main Floor 2 Bedroom Suite Available November 1 - Rent $1000 per month plus electricity.

Deposit required. No smoking and No Pets.

Call Brian to view at 306-441-8071

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

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

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

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

Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports...

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

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Patients are advised to see their family physicians for referral to a new specialist.

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

ROOM & BOARD

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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

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

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

DOMESTIC CARS

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

Western Commodities

Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

Upgraded 1 Bedroom Suite Available Immediately - $750 per month + electricity. Deposit required, No Smoking and No Pets.

Call Brian at 306-441-8071

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

Providence Grain Growers is now buying your grain in the Stoughton Sk area. Call Mark for more details @ (306) 457-1500 for bids.

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

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Dr. Mbuyu Bushidi

will be closing his practice in North Battleford as of October 31, 2016.

If you need your file please send a request to lmbushidi@gmail.com with patient’s written consent and a fax number where the record should be sent.

TRADE SHOW Western Development Museum North Battleford SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM FREE ADMISSION

Come on out and support over 40 vendors in attendance

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ADOPT A PET Hey guys my name is Pongo and I am looking for my second chance at a forever home and family. I am a very good boy that loves people and snuggles and petzz.

I love to be around people and I also love to play outside. I could spend hours out back playing with toys or on leash walking with my person. If your looking for a new forever friend to add to your life and home then come on down today and ask for me. I can’t wait to meet you.

Hi my name is Timmie and I am a sweet loveable guy with an amazing character and personality. I am looking for my second chance at love and I am hoping that you will be the one to make my second chance happen. I love to play, especially with cat nip bubbles, those things could keep me busy all afternoon. I wish the shelter staff here would bring them out in the morning, but they say it’s an afternoon thing. If you think I am the purrrfect match for you then come on down today and adopt me and add me to your family today. It would be my dream come true.

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

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THANK YOU to everyone for all the support & donations in our

Lords & Ladies Hair Studio Breast Cancer BBQ & Cuts October 14, 2016 • All Out Graphics & Designs • • Super A Foods • • Remedy’s Rx/Brad Laewetz • • Battleford Lions Club • • Julie, Louise & Meagan •

CRAFT SHOW Rotary Club of the Battlefords

ARCHIES

Fish & Sausage TRUCK will be at

Canadian Tire parking lot

Saturday, Oct. 29 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

th

Fish from Northern Lakes Sausage 5/$55.00 or $12.00 each 10 lbs Northern Pike $110

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional

PETS

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

GET INVOLVED!

Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

Oktoberfest October 1, 2016 Thank you to our community sponsors, Rotarians & volunteers for your generous donations and overall support of our event!

• Gold Eagle Lodge • North Battleford Golf & Country Club • Zeke’s Jewellers • Dairy Queen Brazier Store • Blair Letrud Yard Services • Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts • Kal Tire • Sobey’s • Blue Rentals • Park Lane Jewelry Sharon Mohagan • Cherry Insurance • Mark’s • Craig & Co • Guy’s Furniture • Marlin Travel • Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor • Empress Furniture & Décor • Home Hardware Building Centre -North Battleford • Steeped Tea-Carol Funk • CAA Travel • Saskatchewan German Council • Coca-Cola • Learning Adventures Toys & Games • Clements Kwong Chartered Professional Accountants • JayDee AgTech • 1050 CJNB/Q98 FM/93.3 The Rock • Canadian Tire North Battleford • Innovation Credit Union • Sallows & McDonaldWilson & Zehner Funeral Home • Crown Cab • Battlefords Agricultural Society • WPD Ambulance • OK Tire • Minisapoy Cafe • Ryan Rathwell-Jim Pattison Broadcast Group

ROTARIANS • Albert Headrick • Harvey Walker • Jean Walker • Keri Payne • Brett Payne • Glenda Rye • Jarvis Rye • Mike Aimoe • Jason Russell • Johanne Stolz • Darlene Kingwell • Dan McEachern • Albert Lowe • Mike Ritchie • Claudette McGuire • Warren Williams • Sonya Hilsendager • Gordon Kwong • Wayne Ray • Archie Robinson • Terry Blanchette • Dave Bunnell • Rob Hildebrand FRIENDS OF ROTARY • Harold Heisler • Katelyn Payne • Beth Steacy • Janet Hildebrand • Lil Robinson • Diane Kendall • Dan Stokalko • Debbie & Gary Robinson • Michelle, Mason & Emma Russell

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!!

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS Local Government Election, 2015 Appendix C FORM L [Section 78 of the Act]

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:

Councillor for Division No. Four (4): RM of Parkdale No. 498 The returning officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office from October 27, 2016, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at The RM of Parkdale Municipal Office located at 171 Railway Ave., Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, until Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office at the RM of Parkdale.

Dated this 24th day of October, 2016.

Jennifer Ernst, Returning Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE RM of MEOTA NO. 468

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

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

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

FORM H [Section 66 of the Act]

RM of North Battleford, No. 437 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December 2016, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL PART OF SEC. TPW RANGE MERIDIAN ARREARS TISING ARREARS SECTION COSTS & COSTS NW 10 43 15 3 1513.48 5.79 1519.27 SE 26 43 16 3 964.82 5.79 970.61 NW 19 44 14 3 627.48 5.79 633.27 SE PT 1 44 15 3 3693.04 5.79 3698.83 SW 17 44 15 3 2744.11 5.79 2749.90 SW 19 44 15 3 80.42 5.79 86.21 SE 26 44 15 3 626.71 5.79 632.50 SW 26 44 15 3 682.36 5.79 688.15 NW 30 44 15 3 1501.65 5.79 1507.44 SE 22 44 16 3 2694.74 5.79 2700.53 NE 23 44 16 3 1238.76 5.79 1244.55 SE 23 44 16 3 866.73 5.79 872.52 SW 23 44 16 3 895.82 5.79 901.61 SE 31 44 16 3 3438.52 5.79 3444.31 NE 4 45 16 3 1914.14 5.79 1919.93 SE 9 45 16 3 6259.94 5.79 6265.73 PT NW 18 45 16 3 2038.25 5.79 2044.04 NW FR 20 45 16 3 10286.79 5.79 10292.58 NW 25 45 16 3 829.81 5.79 835.60 SE 25 45 16 3 856.47 5.79 862.26 SW 25 45 16 3 1349.91 5.79 1355.70 SE PT 27 45 16 3 16312.19 5.79 16317.98 SW 36 45 16 3 816.14 5.79 821.93 NW 34 45 17 3 1175.02 5.79 1180.81 PT NE 20 44 16 3 13746.71 5.79 13752.50 PT NE 2 45 3 1674.70 15 1668.91 5.79 PT NE 31 45 16 3 2550.76 5.79 2556.55 8 1 102112186 3660.78 5.79 3666.57

Notice of Call For Nominations

Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Councillor: Division No. 4 will be received by the undersigned on the 16th day of November, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Municipal Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 27th day of October, 2016.

Christin Egeland, Returning Officer

Town of Battleford

NOTICE

Town Hall Public Office Hours Change EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2016 8:30 am to 4:30 pm MONDAY to FRIDAY

Dated in North Battleford, Sask this 27th day of October, 2016.

Open through noon hour

Debbie Arsenault Treasurer

CLOSED WEEKENDS AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS

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

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

READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS REASON The amendment to rezone, Bylaw No. 13-2016, is to accommodate a proposed subdivision by rezoning the proposed lands from A1 – Agricultural District to LR1 – Lakeshore Residential District.

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

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

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100% back into “Your Community”

Issued at the RM of Meota No. 468 on October 24th, 2016

Call 445-1717 Signed: Nicolle Griffith, RMA

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This Notice applies to the “Infant Class” that consists of individuals who: i) Contracted cryptosporidiosis or symptoms of cryptosporidiosis as a result of consuming contaminated water supplied by the City of North Battleford between March 20 and April 25, 2001; and ii) Who were under the age of 18 years at the time of such consumption.

Why United Way?

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

Because it’s where Class Members may, but are not required to, attend the Approval Hearing, whichlive. will be held on December 1, 2016 you at 10:00am at the Court of Queen’s Bench, 520 Spadina raised are

OCTOBER IS UNITED WAY MONTH To Donate Call

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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CLASS COUNSEL. Jay Watson/Brad Jamieson Cuelenaere, Kendall, Katzman & Watson LLP 500, 128 Fourth Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M8 (306) 477-7247 northbattleford@cuelenaere.com

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

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

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

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If you wish to comment on or make objection to the certification of the action for the purposes of settlement, the Settlement Agreement or Class Counsel Fees, you must provide notice in writing of your intention to do so. All such notice must be submitted to Class Counsel (at the address listed below) no later than November 29th, 2016. Class Counsel will forward all such submissions to the Court and to Counsel for the Defendants. You may attend at the Settlement Approval hearing whether or not you deliver and objection.

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

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A copy of the Settlement Agreement, the Schedules thereto including the Compensation Grid and the long form Notice of Certification Hearing and Proposed Settlement can be found at www.cuelenaere.com/northbattleford

THIS NOTICE AND DISTRIBUTION OF IT HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH OF SASKATCHEWAN.

Without This notice is a summary of some of the terms of the Settlement Agreement. If there is a conflict between this notice and the You There Settlement Agreement, the terms of the Settlement Agreement prevail.

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498 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 December 27th, 2016, 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.

TITLE NO.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY NE 02-50-18-3 EXT 0 SE 02-50-18-3 EXT 0 BLK/PAR A-PLAN 101602145 EXT 7 SW 17-51-16-3 EXT 0 SE 14-52-16-3 EXT 0 LOT 16-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN AG3891 EXT 0 LOT 17-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN AF4578 EXT 0 LOT 18-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN AF4578 EXT 0 BLK/PAR A-PLAN 101848710 EXT 0 LOT 29-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN 01B09539 EXT 0 BLK/PAR B-PLAN AR1958 EXT 0 LOT 3-BLK/PAR 7-PLAN 75B03751 EXT 0 LSD 5-05-51-16-3 EXT 68 LSD 5-05-51-16-3 EXT 168 LOT 16-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN 101248624 EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 8-PLAN 101953201 EXT 0 LOT 3-BLK/PAR 8-PLAN 102041121 EXT 0 BLK/PAR A-PLAN 102091575 EXT 0 BLK/PLAN A-PLAN 102102488 EXT 0

119679643 119679665 140610394 137800188 119609130 119625598 141356392 141356415 134091187 137169805 120438996 138136877 139943605 139943649 138789590 143519294 145334505 144066900 145211587

235.88 172.80 575.10 827.39 213.61 108.30 596.91

233.20 469.08 233.20 406.00 233.20 808.30 233.20 1,060.59 233.20 446.81 233.20 341.50 233.20 830.11

1,243.36 4,180.65 120.51 1,815.49 657.27

233.20 1,476.56 233.20 4,413.85 233.20 353.71 233.20 2,048.69 233.20 890.47

1,192.12 704.97 1,249.09 4,773.32 1,141.63

233.20 233.20 233.20 233.20 233.20

1,425.32 938.17 1,482.29 5,006.52 1,374.83

Dated this 17th day of October, 2016 Jennifer Ernst, Administrator

Leafy Spurge Solutions Symposium Thursday, November 3, 2016

Thursday, November 3, 2016 10am—4pm

9 am - 4 pm Western Development Museum—North Battleford, SK Western Development Museum - North Battleford, SK RSVPRSVP to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066 to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com

or 306-441-4066

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROUND HILL NO. 467 PROVINCE Thursday, November 3, 2016OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the 10am—4pm arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following listWestern are fullyDevelopment paid before the 31st day of December 2016, Museum—North Battleford, SK a tax lien will be registered against the land.

RSVP to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066

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

PART OF LOT PART OF SECTION

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT BLK. PLAN SUBDIVISION OR HAMLET

TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL ARREARS ARREARS TISING & COSTS COSTS RANGE MERIDIAN

SEC. TP. NW 31 46 14 W3 544.58 NE 05 47 15 W3 807.42 PT Thursday, NW 09November 48 14 W3 4,583.10 3, 2016 NE 14 48 14 W3 907.58 10am—4pm SW 04 48 15 W3 348.62 Western10 Development Museum—North Battleford, 1 AH2031 2,496.09 SK 17 1 AH2031 403.76 RSVP to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066 18-19 13 60B01893 663.91 1 10 AV4079 2,051.14 2 10 AV4079 1,955.07 2 10 AV4079 181.39

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

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

REASON: To accommodate future commercial development in the RM of Eldon.

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

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

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

Issued at the RM of Eldon this 27th day of October, 2016.

LeafyLAND Spurge Solutions Symposium FARM FOR SALE Thursday, November 3, 2016 for sale by tender: The following land is offered

NE Sec 36 Twp 50 Rge 19 W3 Extension 0 10am—4pm Surface Parcel #128572881 Development Museum—North Battleford, SK RM of MervinWestern No. 499 67.804 hectares (167.55 acres) RSVP to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066 SE Sec 01 Twp 51 Rge 19 W3 Extension 0 Surface Parcel #130860716 RM of Mervin No. 499 68.805 hectares (170.02 acres)

TAX LIST Leafy ENFORCEMENT Spurge Solutions Symposium

9.39 9.39 9.39 9.39 9.39 9.39 9.39 9.39 9.39 9.39 9.39

553.97 816.81 4,592.49 916.97 358.01 2,505.48 413.15 673.30 2,060.53 1,964.46 190.78

Leafy Spurge Solutions Symposium

Dated this 27th day of October, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TENDERS

Leafy Spurge Solutions Symposium

TOTAL COSTS TOTAL ADVER- ARREARS ARREARS TISING & COSTS

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

Ken Reiter, Administrator

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SE 06 Twp 51 Rge 18 W3 Extension 0 (includes house, old barn, 2 car detached garage and garden shed) Surface Parcel #130863438 RM of Parkdale No. 498 Thursday, November 3, 2016 67.355 hectares (166.44 acres)

Leafy Spurge Solutions Symposium 10am—4pm

Conditions:

Western Development Museum—North Battleford, SK • A separate price, offer and cheque is to be provided for each quarter section.

• All offers to be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque in the RSVP to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066 amount of 10% of offer amount payable to Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank In Trust. Cheques will be returned without interest if the offer is not accepted.

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

• Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

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

Leafy Spurge Solutions Symposium

For inquiries and viewing call: Linda Bush at 1-250-845-8223 Thursday, November 3, 2016

All offers in a sealed envelope marked 10am—4pm ''Do Not Open: Farmland-Stewart'' to be sent on or Western Development Museum—North Battleford, SK before 12:00 noon, November 14, 2016 to: RSVP to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066

Box 905 201- 1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Attention: Jeff Baldwin 306-445-6177

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Leafy Spurge Solutions Symposium

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

10am—4pm

10am—4pm

VILLAGE OF MERVIN Western Development Museum—North Battleford, SK Public Notice – Official Community Plan RSVP to and aegp.battlewest@gmail.com 306-441-4066 Zoning BylaworAmendments

Western Development Museum—North Battleford, SK RSVP to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066

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

INTENT: The proposed OCP amendment is to clarify policies regarding subdivision applications where there is potential for flooding or drainage concerns, dedicated lands, source water protection, servicing agreeThursday, Novembera 3, 2016 ments, and including community service development area to ensure proper plan implementation. The proposed ZB amendment is to provide 10am—4pm additional definitions for improved clarity.

Leafy Spurge Solutions Symposium

Western Development Museum—North Battleford, SK

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

RSVPlying to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066 REASON: The reason for the OCP amendment is to provide the following: 1. Stipulate that at time of subdivision the municipality shall work with the Water Security Agency to identify hazards due to flooding and surface water spill outlets and levels.

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

3. Specify source water protection policies within the Village.

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

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

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

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

2. Standardizing numbering systems within the document.

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

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

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

Lora Hundt Municipal Administrator

Leafy Spurge Solutions Symposium Thursday, November 3, 2016 10am—4pm Western Development Museum—North Battleford, SK RSVP to aegp.battlewest@gmail.com or 306-441-4066

CALL NOW • 306-445-7261 FOR THE BEST COVERAGE IN THE COMMUNITY

• DOOR-TO-DOOR • CARRIER SERVICE • TOTAL COVERAGE OR PERSONALIZED COVERAGE

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are seeking another team member!

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

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

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

to commensurate with experience

Location: North Battleford, SK Closing Date: November 4, 2016 Please email resumé to melaney@oasisins.ca or call 306-446-2743 with any questions.

Battlefords First Nations High School Joint Board of Education The Joint Board of Education of the Battlefords First Nations High School invites applications for the following position at Sakewew High School.

Half-Time Temporary Position:

High School Teacher with Specialty in English

For the period of November 15th to June 30th, 2017 To Commence November 15, 2016 Applications Deadline noon, November 3rd, 2016.

Sakewew High School has an enrollment of approximately 225 Grades 9 - 12 students and has a well-rounded program, operating within a four semester system. A strong academic program is offered as well as a number of alternate programs to meet the needs of a variety of learners. The teachers are members of the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation. Provincial Curriculum is followed.

The successful candidates will be energetic and dynamic persons who are committed to provide quality educational experience to First Nation students. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in English.

For details contact Mrs. Shauna Bugler, Principal at Sakewew High School at 306-445-6800. Send applications, including references and criminal record check to: Battlefords First Nations High School Joint Board of Education c/o Shauna Bugler, Principal Fax: 306-445-6801 Email: s.bugler@sakewew.ca

Front Office Receptionist

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Front Office Receptionist.

We require an accurate, detail oriented, quick learning individual capable of working independently as well as within a team environment under a variety of deadlines.

Qualifications for this position are: • excellent communication and customer service skills • ability to multitask under pressure in a fast paced working environment • must be proficient in computers Responsibilities for this position include: • counter service taking ads and redirecting inquiries • billing - creating, reviewing and finalizing invoices • daily balancing • accepting and processing credit card payments by phone • customer service related phone calls • other duties as assigned The hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Please bring in your resumé with a cover letter, to Battlefords Publishing/News-Optimist 892-104th St., North Battleford.

Attention: Alana Schweitzer or Joyce Wappel.

Deadline for submission is Monday, October 31, 2016.

No phone calls please.

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

(Temporary, Full-Time Position - Medical Leave)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEKKER CENTRE for the Performing Arts Board

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

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

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

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

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

or email: admin@tablemountain regionalpark.com

No experience needed.

We will train.

For more information call 306-937-2920

JOB OPPORTUNITY One (1) FAMILY COUNSELLOR Contract Position

A family counsellor will meet with members of a family as a group and/or individually, to discuss emotional issues and provide resources to the family or individual. The family counsellor will work with families to solve problems, resolve emotional conflicts, promote communication and foster a healthy environment. Specifically, they may help resolve substance abuse, money problems, divorce or general stress. Family counsellors apply various approaches and therapies to improve families perceptions, attitudes and behaviors. Typical duties in family counselling include making family assessments; creating a treatment plan; conducting individual, group and family sessions; and making referrals.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree • Must have experience in working with and supporting families; • Must have knowledge on child development and the impact of abuse and neglect, disability and other special needs, and attachment issues as it relates to matters in child welfare services; • Must have the ability to understand family dynamics (i.e strengths, deficits, ancestral clan trends, acceptance/ support from the community, etc.) conduct genogram/ family clan research, and possess good interviewing skills; • Must have 2-3 years experience in working with families as a group • Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, regardless of their age. Strong analytical skills, a knowledge of family dynamics and an understanding of best practices and ethics for family counseling are also important to succeed as a family counselor.

• Criminal record Check (approved), Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract (approved); • Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of cultural diversity amongst aboriginal communities.

Salary to commensurate with education and experience, as per B.T.C. Human Services Corp. salary grid.

Closing date for applicants: October 28, 2016

Please submit or fax resumé with 3 professional references to: B.T.C. Human Services Corp.

Executive Director Box 1426 North Battleford, Sk. Phone: 306-445-4149 Fax: 306-445-5568 Email: btchsc@sasktel.net We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

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

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

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

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Milleton smorg enjoyed by residents

Charges result from rollover east of Lashburn

Staff A 25-year old driver from Lloydminster faces charges from the Traffic Safety act following a rollover east of Lashburn on Highway 16.

Maidstone RCMP, Legacy Protective Services as well as Maidstone Ambulance responded to the rollover

By Margaret MacEachern

Saturda. The driver of an SUV travelling westbound lost control and entered the north ditch causing it to roll.

The driver was treated and released on scene.

Cst. Ryan Fraser of Maidstone RCMP reminds drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel and their eyes on the road.

COMING EVENTS

Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Our sympathy to the family of the late Margaret McKay. Margaret would have been 101 in December. She was a wonderful person with a wonderful memory.

A number of apartment people enjoyed the smorgasbord at Milleton Hall on Sunday. The handi van took a load of people. Thanks to Claire and Keith Patin who took Joyce Weston and I. It was a delicious supper. The weather kept the numbers down.

Tuesday morning coffee was enjoyed at the

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suites. Everyone enjoyed Ethel Harmel’s talk on her trip to the Maritimes.

We are sorry to hear Dorothy Ohara will not be coming back to the apartments. We wish you well, Dorothy.

Dorothy Kissick is now in Maidstone hospital.

Hope things are going well for you, Dorothy.

Not much going on as the weather, with its ice and snow, has kept most people indoors.

COMING EVENTS

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Every Sunday

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to June). Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.Visitors are welcome.

1st Sunday of the Month

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

Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

2nd Monday of the Month

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

2nd Monday of the Month

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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

Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw - weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369). Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Saturday, October 29

Halloween Haunted Fort at the Fort Battleford National Historic Site from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Join us for the ULTIMATE Halloween experience...not one, but five haunted historic buildings and beer gardens from the friends of Fort Battleford.

Saturday, October 29

Annual Medstead Library Bazaar at the Medstead Hall on McMurphy Road from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy some tasty food while shopping among the local artists, crafters and home businesses. Phone the library to reserve one 306-342-4988.

Saturday, October 29

Remember Them Tradeshow - Wounded Warriors Weekend Fundraiser at the Air Cadets Hall, 792 - 111th Street, North Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vendors, live entertainment, canteen available all day. Proceeds towards Air Cadets. For more information contact Sonia at 306-386-7862.

Saturday, October 29

Trade Show - Arts & Crafts Fundraisers at St. George’s Hall, 191 - 24th Street from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 30

Joyfully We Sing Concert at St. Paul’s Church at 2:30 p.m. featuring trumpet, violin, cello, flute, guitar, harp, vocal solos and speech arts. Something for everyone to enjoy.

Wednesday, November 2

Soup & Sandwich Supper at the Battleford United Church from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 4

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

Saturday, November 5 & 12

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

Sunday, November 6

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

Sunday, November 6

Health Care Auxiliary Craft & Trade Show at the Maidstone Legion Hall from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MST. 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 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

Wednesdays

Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.

Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway beginning September 4, 2016 to May, 2017.

Community Events Calendar

Wednesdays

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

Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery.Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10.Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% PROGRESSIVE JACKPOTNOW OVER $3100! Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw - weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369). Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Tuesday

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

Tuesdays

North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792 - 108th Street, North Battleford from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. There will be a series of 10 lessons. Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.

Tuesdays

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.

Tuesdays

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

Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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

Wednesdays

1st Wednesday of the Month

Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

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

3rd Wednesday of the Month

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

Thursdays

Battlefords and Area Gender & Sexuality Alliance Meeting every Thursday at Crandleberry’s at 7:00 p.m. to give us a space where we can feel safe and open with each other, where we can try and make our community a safter and better place for us to live in. This group is open to everyone.

Thursdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Thursdays

Sharing Grief Journey (formerly Grief Share) - a support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New session starting September 22 for 8 weeks. For further information or to register call Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

Thursdays

Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.

Thursdays

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

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

1st Friday of the Month The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

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

2nd Friday of the Month

Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October, 2016 to April 2017. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

1st Tuesday of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-446-2269.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation and Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee.

Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only.

No child care is provided.

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

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

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We live in a community where kindness happens every day. Let’s take a moment to not only recognize this kindness and do something nice in return.

Friday, Nov. 4 has been earmarked as Random Act of Kindness Day – a day to celebrate those little niceties and encourage others

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to pay those “acts of kindness” forward.

Schools, businesses and individuals have decided to take part with 5,000 Random Act of Kindness Day cards circulating around the community. The cards encourage the cardholder to perform a simple act of kindness for someone – a neighbour, a friend, a co-worker or someone they don’t even know – and hand the card over to that person, encouraging them to do the same.

“There are so many different types of action that people can use as their kind act – buy someone a coffee, congratulate someone on a job well

done, pay someone’s parking meter, even something as simple as holding open a door for someone with their hands full. Each act provides us with an opportunity to connect with someone in our community,” said Kathy McNinch, executive director of Battlefords and District Community Foundation.

“We’re happy to have so many people involved in this year’s Random Act of Kindness Day,” said McNinch. “Let’s use this day to focus on spontaneous thoughts of generosity.”

Supporting Villa Pascal

The Villa Pascal Auxiliary recently made a $10,000 donation toward resident needs. In the photo are Cecile Dupuis, Bea Geering, Terri Michaud, Allie Racraft, Irene Bohun, Rita Peterson (guest) and Therese Gisson. Photo submitted

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In like a lamb and out like a lion. I remember people saying in the spring we would pay for its early arrival. Pay we did. I wonder if anyone can remember a fall that not only closed in on Oct. 4, but also remained cloudy the entire month. The snow that arrived Oct. 4 and the snow, rain and ice that has come since is still here. I wish I could say a warm spell will come and melt it all away and the rest of the harvest would be completed. There is a lot of grain lying in snow-covered swathes. Once standing grain was broken by

abbit Lake News ice and is lying on the wet ground. This is not a very optimistic picture.

Congratulations go out to Mary Konopelski who celebrated her 80th birthday on Sept. 29. Her family held a come and go lunch at the community hall. A good crowd attended to wish her well and to wish her husband Henry a happy 91st birthday that was on Sept. 13.

Rabbit Lake has said a final goodbye to three residents this fall. First was the passing of Gordon Scott from Leoville. Gordon had not lived in Rabbit Lake for sometime, but was well known for his caterpillar work, brushing and braking land or building roads. Gordon worked for John MacDonald for many years in the cat business.

He was also known for his musical talents. He played in several orchestras in the area. Condolences go his wife Dorothy, his four boys and their families and to his sister Lorraine Scott (Dave Plummer) and his brother Ron Scott.

Shortly after the community gathered to say goodbye to Ann “Judy”

Scutt who passed away Sept. 25 in Saskatoon, but had only recently moved from Rabbit Lake. Ann worked for many years at both the Rose Gill Lodge and Rabbit Lake Hospital.

She was proud of the work she did there and could tell interesting stories of how it “used to be” in the health care field. Our expressions of sympathy from the community go to Barb Soderberg (Bill), Beatrice Scutt, Brenda Thieseen (Perry) and their families.

Oct. 21, Walter Matthies, brother of Mary MacDonald, passed away in Calgary, Alta. after a lengthy illness. Walter was born and raised just out of Rabbit Lake, went to school at Armadale School and later Rabbit Lake.

Condolences go to Mary MacDonald, Cameron MacDonald (Christine), Murray MacDonald (Veronica), Ian MacDonald (Randi) and their families.

The Rabbit Lake Community Hall Board held the annual Harvest Supper on Oct. 8. Perhaps the snowy weather helped the attendance. About 230 people enjoyed a traditional turkey supper. The hall board thanks all those who donated food, helped prepare the supper and to everyone who came to enjoy it.

The Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle has been busy this fall. Oct. 13, they hosted Jim Chute who entertained at the hall that evening. Chute had been here at the Carlton Trail Jamboree. People knew him and a good crowd came to enjoy him once again.

One of the activities of the Rabbit Lake seniors has been to purchase, for the community, an AED (automated external defibrillator). Although this was purchased by the seniors’ organization and it is housed at Rose Gill Lodge, it is intended for the use of anyone who has the misfortune to need it. Several organizations have donated money to the seniors to help cover the cost. If any group or individual is interested in making a donation to this cause, president Jim Tomkins would be interested in sharing the details. The next events that are sponsored by the seniors are a music night Thursday, Nov. 17 and a turkey shoot on Sunday, Dec. 4.

Congratulations to Gwendolyn Laughlin who celebrated convocation from the University of Saskatchewan with a fouryear Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics and psychology. Convocation was held Oct. 22 in Saskatoon.

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The Battlefords Art Club was set up for a show and sale at the Don Ross Centre Friday and Saturday. It was held in conjunction with Marigold Market hosted at the Chapel Gallery. Photo by John Cairns

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Not one of them was like the other Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, is not a person to worry about details. I told him repeatedly that we were going to Ontario to attend a wedding in my wife’s family. I made it clear we would be gone seven days, but it was all lost on him.

He called three times last week and was huffy we didn’t answer the phone. My old neighbour informed me I could have, at least, left a cellphone number that he could have reached me at during the time I was away. I told him it proves that only when you are away, do people want to contact you.

I told Ed it was his

turn to hear about my grandchildren for a change, as we had a family reunion in Ontario where all the grandchildren were present but one.

We had the whole age range from kindergarten to high school. Not one of them was like the other, and they had a great time together, while the adults were quite nice to each other, since it was only for a couple of days.

When I asked Ed if he had urgent news to share from Melville, he said that with the harvest done he was feeling a bit bored and that was why he was calling me.

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and tell me his curling team was off to a great start. Ed is not modest and indicated his team’s success was due to him being their skip.

It is a challenge to be modest when you are skillful at a sport or have a natural talent that shines beyond others. If our weaknesses humble us, our strengths may

exalt us too much, so they give us blind spots.

When driving a car, it is important to shoulder check, because the mirrors on the sides of our cars do not always tell us the whole truth. If we do not shoulder check, we may find there was a car beside us we could not see in our side mirror.

When it comes to being

pleased with ourselves, we may be setting ourselves up for a deadly crash.

Jesus tells of a Pharisee, or religious leader, who had a blind spot because of the good things he did. He looked at the good things he did and decided in his mind he was better than anyone else.

He said, “Thank you, God, that I am not like other men.” He then listed some of the good things he did. He also saw a tax collector standing behind him at prayer, and thanked God he was not like the tax collector. The Pharisee was convinced that there was no other like him in good

conduct.

The tax collector had not come to pray at the temple to tell God how good he was, but that he needed God’s mercy because he was a sinner.

He went home trusting in the mercy of God for sinners, while the Pharisee went home confident in how much better he was than others. There is a great danger in telling God or others how good and right we are at anything.

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Council candidates speak at public forum

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The election is over and we hope the results aren’t as startling as the last federal or Alberta provincial elections. We hope, too, candidates will work for the village’s best interests.

The list of candidates was impressive, a sign many folks will work together for the betterment of all residents.

The good turnout of the public was appreciated by the 12 candidates who addressed them at the candidates forum in the Meota Community Complex on Oct. 20. Joe Fransoo was the chairman and did a fine job handling the meeting, having the candidates speak in turn as their name was drawn. Vi Cardinal was the time person, who signalled when their speaking time was up. One candidate was unable to attend, but sent his resumé, which was read. The main issue for all candidates is the problem with water – drainage for flooding in several areas and aging sewer and water lines. An engineer is being brought in to address and advise the village on this issue. Coffee and cookies were enjoyed by those folks who stayed after the meeting closed.

Contract bridge played Oct. 17 found top score

by Robert Iverson. Sec-

eota News ond was Vern Iverson. At duplicate bridge Oct. 18 in Meota top scorers were Mary Greenwald and Vern Iverson. In second were Glen and Julie Moore and third were Maureen Campbell and Terence Dasilva.

Thursday evening players met in the city and top score was by Joyce Luckey and Vern Iverson. Second were Joyce Antoine and Jim Fraser and third were Mary Greenwald and Terence Dasilva.

The flu shot clinic is set for Nov. 2 at the Do Drop In, from 3 - 6 p.m. If you can’t make this date they will be available from most pharmacies, according to what I have been reading.

The Edam Fall Fair is set for Oct. 28 and 29, always an interesting affair.

The Medstead Library’s seventh annual bazaar is on Oct. 29, from 10 - 4 p.m. in their hall. Call 306-3424988.

The date for the farmers’ market is Nov. 19 in the big hall, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Also on Oct. 29 is the Glaslyn Recreation board’s Field of Dreams Harvest Windup. Call 306-3427898 for information.

Sturling curling begins for the season in Livelong on Nov. 5. Call Red at 306845-3216 for information.

Medstead Back to the Past Ladies’ Night Out will be held Nov. 5. Call Nicole at 306-342-7374.

The Meota Hobby Band played at the 100th Anniversary celebration of the North Battleford Library Saturday. They played for a half hour then took part in the cutting of the birthday cake and drinks and checked out the items on display. They then played again for an hour.

Visiting Lawrie and Shirley Ward in Meota for nearly three weeks was his brother Clarke from Kamloops, B.C. An item of interest, when rereading reports from my niece and her hubby in their travels across Canada and the United States this summer, was the toll fees they had to pay in various places. Often they were from $1 to $5, but when they wanted to cross from Nova Scotia to P.E.I., the only ferry running wasn’t back and there was no guarantee they would get on it. They drove the two hours to New Brunswick and crossed over the Confederation bridge and the toll they paid was $61 for their truck and 20-foot trailer. You pay only once, when you leave the Island.

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three of the nine booths were open when they left, but I expect it was early morning.

Five tables of Canasta were played Oct. 21 at the Do Drop In. Top score was

by Terry Neale and Lorna Pearson. Second were Shirley Tebay and Gwen Lacerte and third were Evelyn Dutton and Barbara Soleninko.

Sunday, Oct. 23 was the supper in Spiritwood, which my daughter Sally Bouvier from Carstairs, Alta. and her daughter Sonya from Calgary and I attended. It was their annual supper, sponsored by

the Catholic Church, and it was a trip down memory lane for me, as it is 40 years since I left the Spiritwood area. There were many familiar faces and, of course, many more new ones. Visits were brief, but wonderful as time marches on for each of us. The drive up was under heavy fog nearly all the way and the same coming home. The only deer we saw was just west of Spiritwood and Sonya missed it neatly. There were more than 200 people and the meal was excellent and well worth the drive.

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Fifteen adults and three children attended open house at the local library Saturday. Sylvia and Maureen made Meota cookies and finger cookies. Maureen played the piano for entertainment.

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Beauty and bones in the Canadian badlands

TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

Question 1:

Which Canadian singer and songwriter holds a Guinness World Record for being the youngest male artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

Warm rivers filled with fish, turtles and crocodiles flow into a large, shallow inland Dinosaur Provincial Park’s unique landscape sea. A subtropical climate provides countless features striking hoodoos shaped by glaciers. species with the perfect conditions in which Credit: Alberta Parks to thrive. Birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals share the low-laying coastal plain with some fifty-plus species of dinosaur. Welcome to eastern Alberta circa 75 million years ago.

Question 2:

In June 1955 at the height of Alberta’s 50th jubilee celebrations, the provincial government established Dinosaur Provincial Park to protect the incredibly rich fossil beds found throughout the site for future research. Paleontologists were drawn to the area long before the park’s creation, however, with dinosaur bones discovered at the site as early as the 1880s. The first large-scale excavation projects began a few decades later at the dawn of the twentieth century, and digs continue into the present day.

Today, it delights moviegoers in more than 1,100 locations worldwide. Which big-screen innovation traces its roots to an art installation built by three Canadian filmmakers for Montreal’s Expo 67?

If you’re planning on visiting Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park deserves a top spot on your to-do list. Make your way 48 kilometres northeast of the city of Brooks to start your day at the park’s visitor centre, where you’ll find a small museum that’s nearly overflowing with fascinating finds.

Guided tours into the badlands are available and several trails allow you to explore at your own pace. And because it’s hard to squeeze 75 million years into a single day, 125 campsites are at your disposal should you wish to sleep where the giants of the past once did.

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Today’s Switzerland is a great place to live, but the European country’s history isn’t all peace and Emmenthal. Indeed, until the mid-1850s, war and political instability reigned over the Swiss, who were sought-after by military generals due to the skills and discipline they acquired through years of combat. This explains why the earliest documented Swiss people in Canada were mercenaries serving the French crown. A small Swiss unit settled in Acadia in 1604; others came to New France with Samuel de Champlain. Among the latter group was Jacques Bizard, one of the most notable Swiss immigrants in 17th-century New France whose name was given to an island near Montreal (Île-Bizard).

Nearly 150,000 Canadians claim some degree of Swiss heritage. Evidence shows that their ancestors may have arrived in Canada as early as the 16th century. In the past the main reason to emigrate was the search for adventure and better living conditions; more recent Swiss immigrants cite the need to escape the confines of a small country as a motivation for coming to Canada.

Because of Quebec’s French-speaking majority, many renowned Swiss-Canadian musicians, writers and academics are active in La Belle Province. On the artistic scene, Swiss-born conductor Charles Dutoit helped raise the Montreal Symphony Orchestra to the ranks of international renown. Dr. Erwin Diener, a notable English-speaking Swiss-Canadian, played a large role in establishing Canada’s first department of immunology at the University of Alberta in 1973. And on the culinary scene, you can thank the Swiss for bringing us cheesy delights like fondue and raclette, among other tasty treats.

Question 4:

This legendary baseball player was an American, but he hit his first professional home run at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens, in 1914. Who was he?

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In addition to its paleontological prominence, Dinosaur Provincial Park encompasses a unique and complex ecosystem in the present day. Prairie grasslands and riverside cottonwoods surround its famed badlands, an arid and striking area shaped by millions of years of sedimentation and glaciation. This combination of current natural significance and priceless scientific value earned the park a spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list in 1979.

Question 3:

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Dinosaur fossils aren’t that rare, right? So why is this particular location so special? The answer lies not only in the incredible variety of fossils found in the park, but also in their exceptionally well-preserved state. Researchers have unearthed bones from every single dinosaur known to have existed during the late Cretaceous period inside the 75-square-kilometre park. The fossilized remains of Cretaceous amphibians, fish and reptiles have also been discovered en masse, thus painting the world’s most complete picture of the era known as the Age of Dinosaurs. No other place on earth better represents this chapter of pre-history than the badlands and prairies of Dinosaur Provincial Park, where more than 150 complete dinosaur skeletons have been discovered so far. In total, 500+ specimens have been removed from the site over the years and put on display in museums worldwide.

Cut in half by a border, which Canadian Prairie city has the unique peculiarity of being located in two provinces at once?

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