Mother holds school supply drive to help families in need
She said the idea came after seeing a Facebook post from families asking if there was any help with back-toschool supplies.
able to, or any gently used items that you had left over,” Gladue added. “I just posted on my Facebook, and it blew up from there.”
pens, binders, gym shoes and lunchboxes.
Gladue said she was especially happy to see high school students benefit from
the drive.
“The high school students are always left out, and that’s where they really need the push to stay in school,” she said. “A lot of them will drop out because they don’t have the supplies they need to go to school. So I was really happy to see that we were able to help out a lot of high school students.”
Gladue noted the back-toschool supply drive was such a success she plans to do it again next year.
“I’m thinking next year, if we start a little bit earlier, then we’ll be able to assist more families in the community,” she said.
drive to make back to school a little easier for families in need in the Battlefords.
Chelsey Gladue, who has six kids of her own, started the drive about a week and a half ago because she knows how hard it can be for families to afford the high cost of school supplies.
Gladue said she knows firsthand what it’s like for families trying to make ends meet.
“My husband’s always worked, but there was a time where he ended up not having a job just before school started,” she said. “And then back to school, it gets quite pricey. I remember struggling.
About a dozen families donated items. The Meota snack bar contributed $150 from their weekend tips to help purchase supplies.
Roughly 20 families and 30 to 40 students picked up donations at the event.
“It was really, really appreciated,” said Gladue of the community’s response.
Overdose Awareness Day aims to end stigma of overdose and addictions
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD
On Aug. 27, Gladue and her mother, Sonya Falcon, distributed donated items to families at Centennial Park in North Battleford.
“So I thought to myself, why couldn’t we as a community just come together and throw a couple extra things in your cart if you’re
“It was nice to see the kids get excited to get back into school.”
Donated items included markers, crayons, pencils,
— The Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre recognized the fourth annual Overdose Awareness Day Friday with a walk, a flag-raising ceremony at city hall, a barbecue and several presentations.
“We are trying to end the stigma of overdose,” said executive director Jackie Kennedy. “We bring training, we bring facilitators in to give information out so people know what’s out there, that no one is alone.”
Kennedy said people won’t ever completely end overdose from happening.
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Chelsey Gladue’s mother Sonya Falcon shown with the school supplies that were donated.
| Photos submitted by Chelsey Gladue
Chelsey Gladue spearheaded a school supply drive to help families in need.
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“There’s always going to be someone that’s going to overdose,” she said. “We are trying to give them some preventative measures for people to know that there’s resources out there, where they can go for help.”
Amanda Maunula of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre was among those with information tables at the event.
“We’re here supporting Overdose Awareness Day from Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre by providing Naloxone training to anybody who wants it. Narcan and Naloxone help save lives,” she said. “That’s why we’re here doing this today.”
Other participants included the Battlefords Treatment Centre, the Drug Treatment Court, Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, and Battlefords Victim Services.
Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said Overdose Awareness Day is important to the community.
“Addictions and overdose is still a stigma in our community, just because of the negativity around it, that a lot of people don’t necessarily get invested as we need them to be,” he said. “So it’s days like this and all the partners here to help bring awareness that overdose is still very much a reality in our community, and one that can be reduced and eliminated if we all work together and find solutions to prevent it.”
North Battleford Deputy Mayor Bill Ironstand said people need to know that addiction is really a health matter.
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Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, left, and North Battleford Deputy Mayor Bill Ironstand at the Overdose Awareness Day event on Aug. 29.
Battlefords horseback ride to raise funds for Terry Fox Foundation
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORD — Horse enthusiasts can show their support for the Terry Fox Foundation by taking part in a horseback ride fundraiser in the Battlefords.
The Terry Fox Ride takes place Sept. 14. Registration is at 12 p.m. at Newman Farm, about eight kilometres southwest of Battleford.
The ride starts at 1 p.m. and lasts about two hours, covering pastures, bush, fields, sand roads and ditches. After the ride, at around 4 p.m., participants and guests can enjoy a barbecue.
“People are invited to come to the barbecue even if they don’t go for a ride,” said organizer Karen Ulmer. “There is no charge for registration. But it is a fundraiser, so we ask that people donate any amount
they feel they can.”
Since the Terry Fox Ride began 44 years ago, it has raised about $100,000 for cancer research.
Ulmer said Terry Fox events happen all over the world.
“I have a cousin who lives in London [England] and they have a Terry Fox run there,” she said.
The horseback ride is organized by the Battlefords Quarter Horse Club. Ulmer hopes for a strong turnout this year.
“It’s a great cause to raise money for,” she said. “Everybody’s had somebody in their life who has been touched by cancer.”
Ulmer reflected on her own memories of Terry Fox.
“I’m old enough to remember when Terry Fox was doing his run and had to stop,” she said. “It was
just so heartbreaking. He was so young. It’s nice this [fundraiser events] have continued all over the world
in his honour.”
Participants come from across the region.
“We get a lot of people
from all over,” Ulmer said.
“We have people from Unity, Turtleford, PA [Prince Albert] that’ll come down.
It varies year to year ... We’ve had as few as eight [take part] and as many as 88 over the years.”
Unlawful outfitting case near Wilkie leads to guilty plea
By Azure McGonigle SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD
— A Red Pheasant Cree Nation man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection with complaints of unlawful outfitting in the Wilkie area in October 2024.
North Battleford Conservation Officers began their investigation on Oct. 11,
2024, when they encountered a vehicle believed to be involved in hunting. When officers activated emergency lights to conduct a compliance check, the vehicle fled. A second conservation officer encountered the vehicle a short while later and attempted another stop, but the vehicle once again evaded officers. RCMP were contacted to assist,
and despite efforts to stop the vehicle, including tire deflation devices, the vehicle continued to flee before being tracked to a residence on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. The investigation led to Elliot Meechance of Red Pheasant Cree Nation being charged with unlawful hunting and several other offences.
On July 31, Meechance pleaded guilty to driving
while prohibited, failing to stop for a peace officer and outfitting without a licence. He was sentenced to 379 days in custody, followed by two years of probation, a one-year driving prohibition and a three-year hunting suspension.
An American resident, who was being unlawfully guided by Meechance, was also fined $1,400 for engaging in unlawful hunting.
This is not a first-time offence for Meechance, who was fined a total of $10,000 for guiding without a licence and aiding and abetting unlawful hunting, with an additional fine of $1,560 for operating a motor vehicle while disqualified in Biggar Provincial Court in 2016. At that time, Meechance had two previous convictions related to unlawful outfitting activities in the past 15 months. If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan’s Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or report online at saskatchewan.ca/tipp. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward from the SaskTIP Reward Program.
Battlefords Minor Football not part of KFL for 2025, staying positive for future
By Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
President of
Battlefords Minor Football, Kevin Pinno, says they didn’t meet minimum roster requirements for Kinsmen Football League, run by Saskatoon Minor Football. This mean the organization will not be running programs for the Bucks, which encompass Grades 6-7, nor the Jr. Vikings which encompass Grades 8-9.
Pinno does add, “One of our coaches will still be running a touch football league for Grades 3, 4 & 5, which will start up in Sept.”
BMF say that their registration was Aug. 1 and normally the season would start Aug. 21 but due to lack of registrations and not meeting the roster requirements for KFL, this season will not happen.
It’s no secret that community minor football leagues are a big asset to high school football programs as players can learn the game and skills needed to play in high school football.
“Grade 9 all play with high schools as they are insured through their schools. It is trickier for Grade 8s with insurance and requirements, such as cannot compete with Grade 12s and can only tackle people in their age group,” notes Pinno
While John Paul II has taken on Grade 8s, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School decided not to as they have a larger roster and couldn’t accommodate them as per the BMF President.
When asked is there is worry for next season for this minor sports league, Pinno responds, “I wouldn’t say worried. Where we are
at, we didn’t hit the numbers and we try again next year. We will hold spring camp again this year with community coaches. Next season we will try and figure out what’s best for our program in terms of league play.”
The BMF President also said, like many other sports programs, COVID-19 almost killed it. It was an ongoing uphill process to bring the numbers back up after the pandemic.
“We see success at a high school level with our minor football programs. Last year many of the seniors in the respective high schools were former BMF Bucks player.”
Pinno acknowledges that football takes a long time to understand the game and what’s going on. In the Bucks 9-man program, players are not just worried about eight people on their side of the ball, but also wor-
ried about the nine players on the other side.
“There’s not too many sports that have as many players playing at once, and there are many rules. The rules of football are very nuanced,” state Pinno.
The BMF President has currently moved from teaching two years at NBCHS and transitioned to JPII. His involvement is primarily with the high school team.
Pinno says their organization knows they will be running a spring camp that will involve players from Grades 5-8, so reminds parents to keep an eye out for that. You can find all the latest news and updates on the organization’s website at www.battlefordsminorfootball.ca as well as their Facebook page.
“Our goal, we want every sport to thrive in this community as there are so
many great programs in this community. We know what’s strong, every kid in community has opportunity to compete and succeed in every sport.”
The organizations expenses depend on what they season lines up like and where they are playing. BMF is grateful for community donations as equipment is expensive as specifically with helmets, heads are very unique and different brands offer different types of helmets to suit each individual’s needs.
However, Pinno offers huge acknowledgement to the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation as they designated $430,000 for the purchase of 1,000 new helmets to be distributed to over 125 communities across Saskatchewan, with North Battleford being one of those communities.
Football Saskatchewan was tasked with distribution of these helmets to the various football programs and leagues province wide.
The Sask. Roughrider Foundation funding comes from the 50/50 sales, with 50% of each draw going to the winning ticket purchased while the other 50% goes to support amateur football in the province.
In an April media release, Sask. RoughRiders CEO, Craig Regynolds, stated, “Every corner of the province is going to receive a benefit from this money, and in particular, these helmets.”
The foundation will also support the University of Regina Rams, University of Saskatchewan Huskies, Regina Thunder, Regina Riot, Saskatoon Hilltops, Saskatoon Valkyries and various other amateur football programs in the province.
Shown is a prior year’s Terry Fox horseback ride. | Photo submitted by Karen Ulmer
Pumpkin Festival to go ahead despite vandalism, hail damage
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD
— Midwest Food Resources
is still planning to go ahead with its upcoming Pumpkin Festival despite recovering from a recent break-in and vandalism attack at its community gardens in North Battleford.
It has been a stressful season for the non-profit. The project saw a break-in on Aug. 19, with many items stolen, and on Aug. 20, many of the garden vegetables were damaged in a hailstorm that struck the area.
Despite the challenges, Midwest Food Resources is
continuing with its Pumpkin Festival.
“Everything is going ahead as normal,” said executive director Vesna Fa.
The event will take place Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1262 Gagne Ave.
People can expect to see a variety of activities, food offerings and contests.
The Pumpkin Festival is a fundraiser aimed at supporting the three community gardens.
“This is our fourth Pumpkin Festival, and it’s getting better and bigger,” Fa said, noting that the event is family-oriented. “So it is really exciting.”
Some of the participants
taking part include Kids First Battlefords, BGC Battlefords, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords.
“They each have their own tables and they’ll have some different activities,” Fa said. “We’re hoping to have a bouncy castle and wagon rides.”
There is also expected to be a petting zoo and a barbecue.
Fa said Midwest Food Resources is still looking for more volunteers to help with the Pumpkin Festival.
“If anyone wants to join us, they can call 306-446-2684 or 306-480-4677, or they can email us, or we have a Facebook page,” she said.
North West College explores rebrand ahead
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD
— North West College, which has campuses in North Battleford and Meadow Lake, is looking into changing its logo and branding to better reflect the college’s offerings, important role in the region and future goals.
On Aug. 26, the college held a focus group with community members to gather input on the idea.
“The branding is inclusive of the logo, but it’s also looking more broadly at the imagery, the messaging, the perception of the college,” president and CEO Eli Ahlquist told SaskToday.
He said he heard some interesting ideas from the focus group.
“We had some really good conceptual ideas around what does the college mean, and we had some really good conversations around reflecting what this college can mean for a person, whether that’s on their personal journey or their educational journey, just that involvement or
the opportunities that the college brings,” Ahlquist said. The branding update also aims to reflect the college’s growth and new developments, including new programs, renovated and newly constructed learning spaces such as the health-care simulation labs, new programming at the Frontier Mall location in North Battleford, and the ultimate goal to develop a new campus in the Battlefords.
“Our current logo and branding are recognizable in our community, but we have heard from community members and students that the current logo elements and symbolism are being lost in translation,” Ahlquist said in the release. “We want to ensure that we work collaboratively with our community members to renew the visual identity of the college with design elements that they feel represent them and our region and set the stage for
the exciting developments that are happening at the college. Your future starts at North West College, and our branding should also represent an exciting future for each of our students and alumni.”
North West College is currently completing a community consultation process on its branding, which will include stakeholder groups and the wider community. It has already engaged with
domestic and international students, staff and instructors, First Nations communities and leadership, and other post-secondary institutions. Plans are to have the rebranding completed in the coming months.
“This is also an exciting year for us. We’re going into our 50th year as a regional college as well,” Ahlquist said. “So we’re hoping to get this rolled out hopefully sometime in the fall.”
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Connaught School spray park project underway
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORD
NORTH
— Kids in the Connaught School area of North Battleford will soon have their own spray park to enjoy.
Work has started on the new spray park at the far end of the school yard.
The $300,000 project was funded by the City of North Battleford, the Rotary Club of the Battlefords, and Access Communications. Living Sky School Division contributed the land.
The spray park will also have wheelchair accessibility.
“I have a playground renewal plan, and I also have a Parks and Recreation plan,”
said Cheryl DeNeire, City of North Battleford director of parks and recreation. “That was an area that was identified as being under-serviced for affordable recreational opportunities. Right now, anybody living in that area has to walk across 11th and 13th [Avenues] to get to Senator Herb Sparrow Park.”
This park, which includes a spray park, is located on 104 Street in North Battleford.
DeNeire said kids are walking or biking across the roads to this area. They are not all being driven, which can make it dangerous due to traffic.
So Connaught School really needed its own spray park, she noted.
“If you look at where we have playgrounds and where we have splash pads, there’s a big hole in that part of the city [by Connaught School]. There’s nothing... That’s why we chose to put it out in that part of the city,” DeNeire said.
The city has also hosted community barbecues in the Connaught School area, which always saw a high number of families attending.
The project is expected to be completed next spring.
“I love it,” DeNeire said. “It’s exciting because we forget sometimes that outdoor recreation has many spaces. It’s not all walking or organized sport. This unstructured playspace environment is really important.”
Twin Rivers off season was on the button, curling season drawing in
By Sherri Solomko Freeland Reporter
North Battleford Twin Rivers Curling Club Manager, Brandon Hall, says ice is set to be in and ready for the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Registration will begin in mid Sept.
“Offseason, we had our annual Steak and Lobster fundraiser that was a great success as usual. We hosted a lot of different rentals such as the City of North Battleford garage sale, a couple weddings, a funeral, school award ceremonies a grad, and liquidation sales every month. We have a very large capacity in the arena for of season rentals and it has been very busy this year.”
Adding tables and chairs was a big asset to Twin Rivers this year as they can be used for rentals, as well as they can be rented to take outside of the building during the winter.
“This was a great upgrade to the rink as the rentals help offset our costs to operate,” adds Hall.
Curling season for Twin Rivers will welcome a number of events to their house. CurlSask is hosting three events at the club. A U18 tour event will take place Nov. 28-20. January will kick off with winter games qualifier. The U20 Mixed Doubles Provincial Championship will be held March 12-15. The local events for the Battlefords Curling Club will include seven bonspiels.
Hall says, “Last season had many highlights. We hosted our 100th annual Men’s Bonspiel marking a big milestone for curling in the Battlefords. We also hosted a U20 Tour event and
both Jr Districts and Senior Regionals.”
Hall acknowledges that most rinks are facing the same challenges as Twin Rivers which include rising costs, and attracting new people in the door. The curling manager affirms that offseason rentals are their best way to offset these costs.
“I think if there is something we want the public to know is we have a league for everyone. If your goal is to just get out and have fun for an hour, a competitive curler or anything in between either way we have something for you. Even if you have never played before or maybe haven’t played in years, we can help you out and get you started. If your nervous
about trying around other people, no problem give us a call and you can come in when no one else is curling and try it out. We can help you discover curling in a safe non intimidating way.”
Leagues take place every night of the week and vary from recreational, afternoon, competitive, stick league, junior instructional, family league, and social leagues, with the option to sign up for a shortened season.
A community curling club can offer great winter recreation options as well as help the community with economic beneftis as they draw in players and visitors from out of town that benefit the hospitality sector.
Blank page stares at me
By Treena Knelson Battlefords Art Club
When you sit down to draw, does the stark white page stare back at you, intimidate you? It’s a common obstacle and the fear is real, but fear no more. I have found a solution! I have been using water soluble materials lately and what I like to do is take one of the colors I intend to use in my piece and scribble all over the page. Don’t overthink it! Then, using a water brush, I smoosh the pigment around the page. Allow this layer to dry before proceeding with your sketch or doodle. I find it provides an interesting textural element in the background and you no longer have to contend with a blank page! I encourage you to try this technique using different materials and colors to see if this method works for you. I sometimes find that random scribbles ‘’look’’ like something I never would have come up with on my own. I urge you to try this. It is so much fun and
there is no pressure to create a masterpiece. Just have fun using your art supplies and enjoy the process! For more information email battlefordsartclub@gmail.com.
Shown is an image of the rendering for the project. | Photo submitted by City of North Battleford
Local bowlers knock down gold and silver at seniors’ games
By Kathy Utri
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A beautiful memorial service for Alice Smith was held on Aug. 26. Born in Maidstone, she attended Halfway School, graduated in Maidstone, earned her diploma in 1968 and degree in 1981, and went on to become a teacher, first in Jansen for a year and then in Maidstone. So many of her students remember Alice as the most caring teacher they
ever had. During this time, Alice and Vern Smith married, and together they spent 47 years on the farm north of Maidstone. As one of her Grace Community Church family, I was honoured to feel the love Alice shared with everyone throughout her life of 80 years. She was truly the personification of love and selflessness. Alice is dearly missed by her siblings: Bill (Mal), Martin (Ethel), Grace and Les Schmitke, special nieces
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Selena Schmitke and Ruth Presley of Maidstone, as well as many other family and all her friends.
The celebration of life for Clifford Lloyd Robb took place on Aug. 27 in Maidstone. Lloyd was born in Maidstone in 1934, lived here all his life and passed away in Maidstone Health Complex on Aug. 18 at the age of 91 years. Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife of 71 years: Idell; his children: Gary (Darleen), Brenda (Grant) Makin, and Reg (Elaine); seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandson; his sister, Lois Harris; numerous other family and a tremendous network of friends. Above all, Lloyd was devoted to his family. He loved the farm and outdoors, music and hockey. He enjoyed golf, curling, travel and theatre. Lloyd was a hard worker, master handyman and dedicated community member with a gift for words, an amazing talent
for playing the piano and an engaging sense of humour.
Over the years, he belonged to Scouts, Foresters, Sask. Wheat Pool (secretary and chairman), Maidstone Jets and Senior Jets, Silver Lake Regional Park, Pine Island Lodge, Maidstone United Church and school boards. Our community will forever remember Lloyd as a true gentleman of strength, integrity, honesty, generosity, firm beliefs and above all, a legacy of love.
Family and friends of Katie Meynberg gathered on Aug. 28 to honour her memory. Born Katherine Elizabeth Hafner in Budapest, Hungary, in 1925, Katie came to Canada at the age of four years. Her family moved to Maidstone in 1937, where she graduated and then became a teacher. Katie and Dick Meynberg married in 1946, had four children and spent 65 years together until Dick passed away in 2011. Katie lived a long and rewarding 100 years.
Wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, farmer, friend and church member, Katie’s faith was her strength and purpose throughout her life. Friends and family spent the afternoon reminiscing with sons, Richard, David (Sharon) and Ralph, and daughter, Jane (Lawrence), about the wonderful life of their mother. Rest in peace, Katie.
Congratulations to Wanda Donald, formerly of Maidstone, who celebrated 25 years with Horizon Ag and Turf (previously Agland) in Lloydminster on Aug. 1. Known for her dedication and lots of laughs, Wanda has provided exceptional service through the years.
Of course, in Maidstone, she’s renowned and still sought after for “Wanda’s Famous Buns.”
Maidstone Disc Golf top averages (total number of cards) as of Aug. 26 are:
Tier 1, Adam Bolig -8.5 (2), Cole Tenetuik -8 (3); Tier 2, Tyler Klein +1 (1), Kerigan White +1.44 (9); Tier 3, Alex Pompu +11.9 (10), Natasha Woodrow +12 (1). Top scored round last week was Matt Sayers with 10 under par. Draw winners were Jacquie Ross and Cole Tenetuik. The ace pot is at $282.
Several people representing the Rivers West District travelled to Swift Current to compete in the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association’s 55+ Provincial Summer Games from Aug. 26 to 28. Competitors from Maidstone included Pat Armstrong, Esther Jesse and Denise Newton. Murray Rak and Mary Ramsay (Cut Knife), Dorina Maraschal (Rosetown), Denise Newton (Maidstone) and John
Kerelchuck (Lloydminster) finished as gold medalists in the 75+ Five Pin Team Bowling.
Randy Strelioff, Mel Lumley and Emma Rak (Cut Knife), Pat Armstrong and Esther Jesse (Maidstone) were silver medalists in the 65+ Five Pin Team Bowling. Every competitor, SSFA, City of Swift Current, the many venues that hosted a multitude of events, event volunteers and SSFA sponsors contributed to the success of the games.
Student Fresh Start was a great success. Linda gave 15 free haircuts to students on Saturday at Making Waves Salon, Maidstone. Several students picked up school supplies they needed. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies to help get students back to school on the right foot. Remaining supplies were taken to school for any others who need them. Linda said it was a very heartwarming day. Thank you, Linda, for your generosity. Upcoming:
Monday, Sept. 8 - Kids Club at Grace Community Church, 3:30 to 5 p.m. (once a month).
Mock School Night (Parent Orientation) at Maidstone High School, 5 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration required by Sept. 5 a.m. A unique and interactive experience of a day in the life of your child.
Selena’s School of Dance in-person registration 7 to 9 p.m. at 201-2nd Ave. E. or use the link posted on Facebook.
Wednesday, Sept. 10Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary Pie Bingo 7 p.m. at Maidstone Legion Hall (111 Main St.)
Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association 65+ Five Pin Bowling Silver Medal Winners: Randy Strelioff, Emma Rak, Esther Jesse (Maidstone), Pat Armstrong (Maidstone) and Mel Lumley. | Photo courtesy Denise Newton
Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association 75+ Five Pin Bowling Gold Medal Winners: Murray Rak, Dorina Mareschal, Denise Newton (Maidstone), Mary Ramsey and John Kerelchuk. | Photo courtesy Denise Newton
Wanda Donald, well-known former Maidstone resident, was honoured on Aug. 1, for 25 years service with Horizon Ag and Turf (previously Agland), Lloydminster. | Photo courtesy Wanda Donald)
Mayfair & District News
Diamond Hills Trail Blazers Ride a stompin’ good time
By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
The children’s song. “The Wheels on the Bus go Round and Round” is going through my mind as the students are preparing for another rewarding school year. Well, many students do not take a bus to school, as a rural person, that was my life when my four children attended a country school. I know teachers and other school staff have been extremely busy getting their classrooms and offices tidied up. Good luck to all in the education system.
July was vacation time in San Francisco for Peter and Sharon Babiy of Mayfair, as his brother paid for their trip to come visit him and his wife, who is wheelchair-bound. The Babiys, along with their daughter Kim and husband Marc Bro-
chu of Hafford, flew together. Later, their son Curtis and family also visited their uncle in San Francisco. Excellent, exciting visit as they haven’t seen one another for almost a decade.
The Mayfair CWL is working diligently to host a regional w, workshop for Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Mayfair Hall. The region encompasses: Hafford, Marcelin, Battleford, North Battleford and Cut Knife Catholic churches. The director, Helen Kayfish, will be the guest speaker. This workshop will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested Christian women can call Mayfair’s president, Faye, at 306 2464386 for more information. Morning coffee with muffins and cookies and lunch are provided. Music and fun activities will make the day quickly pass by. Cost will be
kept to a minimum charge.
Also on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Maymont Memorial Hall, Jim Beaudoin and other artists will be performing good ol’ country music. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., there is a hot roast beef supper and the concert later. I’ll keep you posted a few weeks in advance as to the cost and other details. This is a show you will not want to miss, as every few years this happens and the hall is jam-packed. This is sponsored by the local hall board, as their volunteers work endlessly for the functions put on.
I recently was at Diamond Hills “Trail Blazers Ride.” I don’t own a horse, but one can still partake in a fun-filled day. Jim and Elaine Tomkins of Rabbit Lake spearheaded this event as they know many cowboys and gals who love going to scenic places to
ride their horses. The rolling hills among tall aspens and sloughs, with a perfect hot weekend, made for fun and adventure. The riders came from Alberta, Manitoba and a few from Saskatchewan. Unfortunately, some guests who signed up to come backed out due to weather being too hot for horses to be transported in trailers, but some chose to attend.
Friday evening, after the potluck supper well wellknown entertainer Larry Krause from Christopher Lake took the stage with anything you could think of been country and western.
Saturday was the big day, which consisted of breakfast, trail riding with people still registering, socializing in the large chalet, barbecue supper with a great selection of salads and scrumptious desserts, then two entertainers for the evening. Eagle Valley West Band performed and then Chris Studer from Lloydminster went solo as some band members weren’t available. What a great evening of number one entertainment. A small, joyous crowd had a good time.
Sunday morning again a delicious breakfast, then more trail riding before some departed for home, but a few stayed back to do more camping on their own. There are numerous campsites and some camping enthusiasts have seasonal sites, as the
price is reasonable.
Leanna, originally from Vancouver and local man Ryan are leasing Diamond Hills Resort and are working so hard to make this place a memorable one on the prairies, a 25-minute drive northeast of North Battleford. So far, their summer has had different groups renting the facilities for a one-week duration. Cabin rentals, trailer camping and a designated area for tenting make for a unique wilderness
experience, especially when one can see large and small wild animals roaming about. Many cabin rentals are also available, which are somewhat rustic with wood-burning stoves.
Forty spacious well welltreed campsites (33 electrical hookups) are developed. There are 36 kilometres of trail rides and cross-country ski trails for winter activity. Other winter activities include snowshoeing, tobogganing and ice skating. Summer fun among the trail rides are: zip lining, paintball, wall climbing, swimming, canoeing and paddleboarding. Don’t own equipment? There are rentals on site. Call 587-890-6660 to inquire and book, as you definitely will not be disappointed. But the disappointing factor is that we local Whitkow people don’t seem to appreciate this “golden gem” on the prairies, as we choose to travel a distance. Why?
The door prizes this past weekend upon registration were announced by Jim during intermission on Saturday evening at Diamond
Some riders tying up the horses after a Saturday trail ride at Diamond Hills Resort. |
Photos by Elaine Woloshyn
Eagle Valley West Band musicians are Terry Meier, Jake Thiessen, Joan Thiessen (Biggar area), Chris Kipp (Battleford) and 88-year-old Bert Carpentier of Maymont Saturday night at Diamond Hills Resort.
Chris Studer from Lloydminster doing solo an arrangement of serious to comedy melodies. She was once a member of Ukrainian dance connection with former Whitkow band member, accordion player Norman Woytowich.
Drivers urged to be cautious on roads during back to school
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD–Battlefords RCMP and the City of North Battleford are reminding drivers to slow
to
“It’s an exciting time for kids,” said Battlefords RCMP Corporal Steve Bell. “They’re back to school, seeing their friends maybe they haven’t seen all summer, maybe not paying attention like they should be. Drivers just need to take that extra caution, just kind of expect the unexpected from kids at this time of the year. Obey all the traffic, school zone speeds.”
He added that the RCMP will be out on the roads reminding drivers.
“They need to be slowing down through the school zones, obeying all the signage that’s up,” Bell said. “Lots of schools have no parking. That’s due to safety reasons, buses coming in and whatnot.”
“Stop at least five metres from the front or rear of a school bus, displaying its safety lights and stop arm,” the city said in its release.
Failing to stop will result in a $360 fine under the Traffic Safety Act.
The school zone speed is 30 km/h from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
“Speeding in school zones is a serious offence that can result in a fine of $300, with fines increasing for greater speed excesses,” said the city.
Community Safety Officers (CSO) will be monitoring and patrolling school zones to ensure safety.
“The City of North Battleford Fire Department will also have a presence at all schools to remind drivers that school is back in session and to please slow down,” the city stated.
If anyone sees an unsafe driver in a school zone, they can call the CSO Dispatch at 306-445-1775.
“Let’s work together to make it safe for our children,” the city said.
The City of North Battleford is asking drivers to be alert for students and slow down in all school zones and near children.
Battlefords RCMP Constable Nadia Kostyniuk. | Photo by Angela Brown
Tips for recognizing and managing performance anxiety in your teenager
The start of the school year often brings stress for young people, which is completely normal. However, this stress can sometimes linger, leading to a persistent fear of failure or a feeling that disaster is just around the corner. Is your teenager suffering from performance anxiety? Here’s how to recognize and manage it.
SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR
When performance anxiety takes hold of a teenager, several symptoms may appear. Watch for these signs:
• They frequently complain of stomach aches or headaches, fatigue, insomnia or hot flashes. They may describe the feeling of having a lump in their throat or stomach before going to school.
• They have negative self-talk, such as “I’m useless,” “I’m definitely going to fail,” or “I forget everything all the time.”
• Their behaviour has changed. They may develop motor tics, experience fluctuations in appetite, seek constant approval, isolate themselves or procrastinate.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
As a parent or supportive adult, you can help a teenager struggling with performance anxiety. Start by being present and listening to them. Encourage them to talk about their emotions. A touch of humour can help lighten the mood. Discuss various strategies to improve their sense of well-being, such as:
• Adopting healthier eating, sleeping and physical activity habits
• Doing relaxing exercises such as heart coherence and meditation
• Expressing their feelings to a trusted person to help them gain more clarity
There are many other ways to address this complex issue. Don’t hesitate to reach out to local resources for further support.
Notetaking 101
Mastering effective notetaking is essential to your success, whether you’re in high school, college or university. Try these simple tips to improve your technique.
PREPARE YOUR MATERIALS
Before class starts, gather everything you need, including pencils, highlighters, sharpeners, erasers, rulers and more.
PRACTICE ACTIVE LISTENING
Eliminate distractions during the lesson. Listen carefully so you can pinpoint key information and jot it down. Don’t hesitate to ask questions for clarification on certain points.
USE ABBREVIATIONS
Speed up your writing by using abbreviations and symbols. For example, write “b/c” instead of “because,” and use an asterisk to mark something important.
USE VISUAL AIDS
Add arrows, tables, geometric shapes,
pictograms or diagrams to illustrate relationships between concepts. WRITE DOWN ONLY THE ESSENTIALS
Writing everything down is unnecessary and unhelpful. Instead, concentrate on the main ideas, key concepts, important dates and relevant examples.
STRUCTURE YOUR PAGES
Well-structured notes will help you better memorize and understand the information. Organize your notes with titles, subtitles and bullet points to create a clear layout. Leave spaces between sections to enhance readability.
REVISE YOUR NOTES
Spend a few minutes after class reviewing and completing your notes. Rephrase sections to improve clarity, if needed. You’ll find that the more often you take notes, the better you’ll become.
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Diamond Hills Trail Blazers Ride a stompin’ good time
The hazy, lazy “dog days” of summer have quickly disappeared as these children are enjoying the last summer vacation days fishing. Would you believe that with good balance on paddle boards, fish are been caught? Way to go boys!
Continued from page 8 Hills Resort were: a gift certificate by Integrity Equine; expensive booster cables from North. Battleford Discovery Co-op; Eddie Bauer cozy thick-lined blanket donated by Jim and Elaine Tomkins and Leanna and Ryan from Diamond Hills Resort, a wonderful twonight cabin stay. Congratulations to the four lucky winners at this fun-packed stompin’ evening.
Dare Environmental Solutions will come to farmers’
yards or sites to pick up the unnecessary clutter of used oil, antifreeze containers, filters and other items. Please make sure the pails have lids secured tightly. Call 306-371-8208 for more information. I’m sure there are other environmental businesses, but I happened to come across this public poster.
Saturday, Sept. 27, will be a big day in Shell Lake as “Septemberfest” is slated on this day. Sponsored by the Shell Lake Lions Club,
the evening features a fancy dinner, an elimination ticket draw and the Dixie Highway Band for the evening dance. Obtain the $60 tickets by calling 306 260-253.
Heads up for an exciting annual SARCS Bull Riding competition Oct. 11 (Thanksgiving long weekend) in Spiritwood. More details will be available at the end of September, but mark this on your calendar and hopefully, the farmers will have wrapped up their harvest season by then.
At this event, the Spiritwood Area Rec. Culture & Sport Incorporated organization will do their draw at the Silver Buckle Bull Riding. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at Spiritwood Town Office for this 50/50 draw for $ 100,000.
I attended a large funeral for my cousin (through marriage ) last Thursday in North Battleford. Known as Madeleine, but her first name was Marie and her middle name was Madeleine Fransoo, a well-known name through-
out the area. She leaves to mourn her four sons, Jerome, Gerard, Michael and Gilles and spouses and grandchildren. Condolences to the Fransoo families as Madeleine will not just be missed by them but by everyone that she knew.
Let’s hope for wonderful weather in September, as weather-wise, it can come with drastic changes. Eventually, the countryside will be a blaze of crimson colours, which is a delight for happy photographers.
Secluded camper nestled in the Diamond Hills Resort, covering 160 acres of prairie and well-treed area. | Photos by Elaine Woloshyn
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ADELMAN: It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Ray Adelman announce his passing on August 1, 2025 at the St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 66 years. A Celebration of Life for Ray will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. held at the Don Ross Gymnasium - 891 99th St. Door # 6 North Battleford, SK, North Battleford, SK and reception and fellowship to follow. Memorial donations in memory of Ray can be directed to the Battlefords Minor Baseball Association Po Box 921 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 or to the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association Po Box 684 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9 or charity of Donor’s Choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium - Alyssa Kozinski Apprentice Funeral Director.
EPPEN: Mrs. Velma Eirene Eppen passed away at the Battlefords Union Hospital on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the age of 93 years. She was the loving mother of: Shirley (Ottar) of North Battleford, Patricia (Gary) of Saskatoon, Jim (Darla) of North Battleford, Debrah (Allen) of Wilkie, Roger (Loretta) of Lloydminster, Brian (Pearl) of Lloydminster; sisterin-law, Judy Eppen; nieces and nephews: Terry, Robert, Laura, Derek, Darrell, Brian; grandchildren: Sheldon, Beth Ann, John, Michelle, Jennifer, Kristian, Brendan, Michael, Michelle, Tyler, Timothy, Jesse, Megan, Ryan, Ashley; greatgrandchildren: Lukah, Anders, Kai, Emma, Gabriel, Dominic, Kaidin, Carissa, Kaleb, Sawyer, Charlotte, Riley, Skylar, Austin, Emmett, Alexander, Palmer, Lennon, Cooper, Beckett, Wren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack; parents: Ander and Hilda Anderson; daughter, Patricia; in-laws: Peter and Helena; Betty and Alex Riel, Doreen and George Leffler, Ron Eppen. Velma was born February 9, 1932 at the farm in the RM of King George. Jack and Velma were married on October 2, 1952. Velma’s schooling was for a Nurses Aide. In their early years they farmed in the RM of King George. In 1956 they moved to North Battleford and established Eppen’s Transport, and Eppen’s Moving & Storage. Between the family business and raising six children they were very busy. In their retirement years they entertained at senior homes in the Battlefords and surrounding area with Hap Boyer, Edna Weum and Frank Materi. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be directed to the Cancer Research or to Mental Health. Funeral Service took place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Eternal Memories Funeral Service Garden Chapel – 1332 100th St North Battleford, SK. Interment followed at the North Battleford City Cemetery and luncheon followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 70 North Battleford, SK. Condolences for the family can be made www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Tim Scaife Funeral Director.
MCCLEAN: It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Mary McClean (Cline), announce her passing on August 17, 2025, at the age of 91. Kathleen was born on October 18, 1933, at Zelma Saskatchewan, where she was raised on the family farm near Zelma with her nine siblings. At the age of 14 she went to live with her older sister Anne and husband Lloyd so she could continue her education. Kathleen graduated at the age of 16 and stayed with Anne and Lloyd to help with their young family until she moved to Saskatoon and began work at Kresge’s, eventually moving to the Royal Bank. It was at this time that she met the love of her life Harvey McClean and they were married in 1954. Moving to the farm south of Robinhood, they worked hard to maintain the farm, planting a huge garden and raising Wayne, Ron, Dave, Faye and Marion. In 1973 Kathleen and Harvey purchased a new farm north of Robinhood and here they welcomed the completion of their family with the birth of Bernie in 1976. In 1979 Kay decided it was time for her to return to the workforce and purchased the Frontier Café in Glaslyn. In 1987 Kay decided to add to her business ventures and started the Curosity Shop, keeping her working many hours, and allowing her to employ many grandchildren and young people from the area. Kathleen finally retired at the age of 73. Kay and Harvey moved to the Schwartz Villa, Shell Lake, SK, until their passing. Kathleen is lovingly remembered by her children. Son: Ron (Susan) of North Battleford, Son: David of Edam and family, Chris (Annick), Tracey (Stephanie), Chantel (Eric), Katelyn (Darren) and Jadelyn, Daughter: Faye (Kevin) of Pike Lake and family, Marsha (Chad), Jason (Christina), Brandi and Shari, Daughter: Marion (Al) of Shell Lake and family, Jared (Angela), and Jamie Son: Bernie (Cara) of Glaslyn and family, Keagan (Brad), Ayden (Jolene), Rylan , Wayne’s family, Trina (Steve), Candace (Steve), Kristen and Derrick.33 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Siblings Grace, Joyce and John, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Kathleen was pre-deceased by her loving husband Harvey (2019), her son Wayne, grandsons Ryan and Stacey, siblings Wes, George, Anne, Myrtle, Gladys and Carol. A memorial service was held in Medstead, SK at the Medstead Community Hall on August 25,2025 at 1:00pm, with Pastor David Jensen officiating and a beautiful eulogy given by Marsha Lemon. Kathleen was laid to rest with a private family service in the Robinhood Cemetery, she will be forever remembered by all who shared in her life. Donations may be made in Kathleen's memory to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, R. Mark Muir Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK (306) 883-3500. 2691-98thSt., NorthBattleford (306)445-7570 24hours 1332-100thSt., NorthBattleford (306)446-4200 24hours
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BARANIESKI: Josephine Baranieski (Lukowich)
November 23, 1928 - July 22, 2025 Christian Funeral Mass for Josephine will be held September 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, 217 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, Sk. Mom was born November 23, 1928 on a farm north of Speers, Sk. She continued to live and farm in the Richard and Speers areas until 2018. She moved with her husband to Caleb Village in North Battleford in 2022 and then both moved to Diamond House Residence in Warman after hip surgery and she was confined to a wheel chair. Mom loved nature and travelling to explore new places and meeting new people. She was involved in her church and community. She was an exceptional homemaker, baking, cooking traditional and new recipes, gardening, seamstress, and by far caring for her family. She discovered one of her creative talents as an artist, winning many local awards. She was a problem solver, nothing stood in her way to learn and achieve her goals. She was an avid reader, always. She is survived by Daughters, Cecilia Dunn (Larry), Diane Epp (Lloyd), Sons, Dennis Baranieski (Janet), Ken Baranieski (Shauna Denny); Daughter–in-law Melinda Baranieski. 13 grandchildren, 12 Great grandchildren, and 1 Great Great grandchild. Sisters, Margaret Altrogge, Mary Lukowich. Predeceased by husband Bruno Baranieski 2024, Son, Greg Baranieski 2021, Parents, Vincent and Mary Lukowich. Please visit Josephine’s obituary at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com to access the livestream link on the day of the Funeral Mass.
FOSTER: Velma Alvada Foster was born December 5, 1938 in Maidstone, Saskatchewan. Her elementary and secondary education was obtained at the Sewton School and Lloydminster. After graduating from the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School she moved to Calgary and completed 4 Year Fine Arts at the Alberta College of Art. In the following 17 years, with the exception of one year spent painting in London, England, she was extremely involved in the arts in Calgary. She taught at the Allied Arts Centre and the Alberta College of Art, was a part in the establishment of the Dandelion Arts and Writers Coop in the historic Deane house in Inglewood and then the publishing of the "Dandelion" Magazine. In 1978 Velma left the hustle and bustle of city life to make her home and studio in the historic St. Anne's Anglican Church which she had purchased in Bresaylor, Saskatchewan. She soon began her "Historic Series" as well as doing commissions for paintings and commercial work. She belonged to the local Natural History group who were instrumental in making the Mouth of the Gully a Natural Habitat. Her interest in Bresaylor History grew as she spent time with Joe Sayers who enjoyed sharing his knowledge of this community that his parents along with the Bremners and the Taylors came to from the Red River Settlement in 1882. Joe entrusted his small collection of artifacts to Velma and in 1983 the Bresaylor Heritage Museum Assn was established. For the following 40 years Velma built up and curated this museum, helping to promote the area's history including the publishing of a history book - "Bresaylor Between". During those years Velma continued with her art work and served on many committees and boards. In 2022 she was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. In 2023 Velma was able to attend the show "Optical Wonders" - early work of Velma and her lifelong friend Katie Ohe (curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette) at the Herringer Kiss Gallery in Calgary. Velma passed away March 1, 2025. As was her request, her body was donated to the Bereavement Program at the U of S. She is left to mourn by sister Marlene Feth (Camrose) and her children James Feth, Shannon Feth and Ken (Shauna) Feth, as well as sister Nadine Parohl (North Battleford), her children Marla (Sandy) Ramsay, Charline (Owen) Rhinehart, Ken (Lynette) Parohl and Joni Wooff (Bart Chatterson) plus numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ruth and Urbane Foster, brothers-in-law Pete Feth and Ken Parohl, nephew-in-law Dean Wooff and grand-nephew Justin Rhinehart. Velma's family and the Bresaylor History Museum Board invite you to come join us to share in a Celebration of Velma's Life that will take place at the Paynton Gymnasium, Paynton, Saskatchewan on October 4th at 1 PM.
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(The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICETHAT theCityofNorthBattlefordintends toberegisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland described at thefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199643080,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE thatunlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct,acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained on applicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
BernadetteOpwam (NameofAssessedOwner(s))
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PublicnoticeisherebygivenpursuanttoSection207ofthePlanningandDevelopmentAct, 2007thattheCityofNorthBattlefordisconsidering abylaw toamendtheZoningBylaw No.1971ashereinafterprovided. Bylaw2187isproposedtoamendthe ZoningBylawNo.1971,asfollows: Intent
1.TheproposedZoningBylawamendmentwould:
2.ReducetheMinimumBuildingFloorArearequirementforSingleDetachedDwellings inR2(LowDensityResidential)andR3(MediumDensityResidential)Districtsfrom 89m2to58m2
3.ReducetheMinimumSiteArearequirementforDwellingGroupsinR2(LowDensity Residential)andR3(MediumDensityResidential)Districtsfrom4000m2to1000m2
4.AddMinor Variance PowerrelatedtoMaximumSiteCoverage,Maximum WallHeight forAccessor yBuildings,andMinimumBuildingFloorArearequirements
5.IncreasetheMaximumAccessor yBuildingSizeandHeightLimitinanyresidential districtwithapprovedmultiple-unitdwellinguseof 5ormoreunits,andinR4 (HighDensityResidential)andR5(AcreageResidential)Districts
6.Addlanguagetobringmostgable,gambrel,andflatroofaccessor ybuildingsinto compliancewithWallHeightRestrictionsintheZoningBylaw
7.ChangetheexistingprohibitedHome-BasedBusinessintoHome-BasedBusiness –TypeIIUsewith approvalrequirementsandconditionsabovethoserequiredfor astandardHome-BasedBusiness– TypeIIapplication,includingthedevelopment permitwithanexpiry date,ensuring areviewpriortorenewal.
AffectedLands
Items 1&2above,impactallLandsintheR2(LowDensityResidential)andR3(Medium DensityResidential)Districts,asshownontheZoningMap.
Items3, 5&6above,impactallLandsinallresidentialzoningdistrictsintheCity,asshown ontheZoningMap
Item 4above,impactsallLandsinallR2(Low DensityResidential),R3(MediumDensity Residential),R4(HighDensityResidential)andR5(AcreageResidential)Districts,asshown ontheZoningMap.
AcopyofthecurrentZoningMapis available at www.cityofnb.ca/zoning.
ReasonforAmendment
ChangingtheminimumsquarefootagerequirementinR2andR3districtswillallowsmaller homesinthesedistrictstoberebuiltandencouragenewhomestobebuiltoninfilllots. Changingtheminimumlotsizeofdwellinggroupswillallowforcondostobesetupon smallerproperties.
Providing avariancepowerswillallowtheCitytoapproveminorvariancesinwallheights ofaccessor ybuildings,sitecoverageandminimumfloorarea.Thiswillallowdevelopments thatareonly alittleoutsidethezoningbylawtobeapprovedsubjecttoreceivinginputfrom adjacentproperty owners.
Multi-unitdwellingsinR4andR5districtsarelimitedtothe samenumberofaccessory buildingsandmaximumaccessor ybuildingsizeaslessdenseresidentialdistricts.Thisis notreasonableforlargermulti-unitdwellings.
Currentzoningbylawallows amaximumwallheightonanaccessor ybuildingof3.0 metres.Underthisrule,mostaccessor ybuildingswith agable,gambrelorflatroofarenot inconformancewiththezoningbylaw. Thisamendmentfixesthisissue.
Theamendmenttohomebasedbusinessesremovestheprohibitiononsometypesof homebasedbusinesseswhichishopedwillallow formorebusinessstartups.
BylawInspection
Theproposedbylawmaybeinspectedinthefollowingways:
1.OntheCityofNorthBattlefordwebsite: www.cityofnb.ca/zoning
2.ThroughtheOfficeoftheCityClerk-CityHall,1291-101st Street,NorthBattleford, SKMondaythrough Friday,betweenthehoursof9:00a.m.to4:30p.m.
3.Byphonecalloremailrequesting acopy,tobeemailedfromthecontactslisted below.
PublicHearing
APublicHearingwillbeheldwithCityCouncilonSeptember22,2025,inCouncilChambers, Room107 at theDonRossCommunityCenter, 891-99th Street.Councilwillhearcomments fromanyperson,groupofpersons,orpersonactingontheirbehalfaboutthisproposed Bylaw.
Requeststomake apresentation at thePublicHearingregardingtheproposedBylawmust bereceivedbytheOfficeoftheCityClerkonorbefore4:30PMonSeptember11,2025,in ordertobeplacedonthe agenda.Anyrequeststomake apresentationonthismatterafter thisdateandtimewillbe at thediscretionofCouncil.
Commentsmayalsobemadeinwriting,andmustbereceivedbytheOfficeoftheCity Clerkonorbefore4:30PMonSeptember11,2025,tobeplacedonthe agendaforthe PublicHearing.Anywrittencommentsreceivedafterthisdateandtimewillbeprovidedto Council at thestartofthePublicHearing
Formoreinformation: Gar yFung,JuniorPlanner CityofNorthBattleford gfung@cityofnb.ca| 306-445-1710
Presley Peterson,JuniorPlanner CityofNorthBattleford ppeterson@cityofnb.ca 306-445-1798
Issued at theCityofNorthBattlefordthis22nd dayofAugust,2025. StaceyHadley –CityClerk –CityofNorthBattleford
Museum stashes another time capsule to be opened in 25 years
Norm and the Golden Aces — Russ Fountain, Darlene Hupaelo and Norm Woytowich —entertaining at Borden Aug. 28.
By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
The Borden Museum board chair, Karen Kerr, after a month of gathering information to go into the next time capsule, welcomed everyone to the museum Aug. 27 at 6 pm. Karen gave a brief history of the first time capsule from 2020, which is on display in the schoolhouse, then went on to tell of some of the stories, family histories, newspapers and other items that have come in for the next capsule. Mayor Jamie Brandrich then spoke, thanking the museum for all they do to keep the stories and history of Borden in all the artifacts stored in the museum. He hopes he is around in 25 years to see what changes have been made in the village.
With the help of Ed Neufeld, Jamie took the new metal capsule and placed it in the holes and placed the metal cap on top to be screwed down to the cement base, to be opened in 25 years. Karen announced that there was too much to go in the metal capsule, so another metal box was bought and will be locked and sealed, then placed in the locked office sometime in September, so if you still wish to place items in it, contact Karen soon. After that, Lil Sprouts barbecued hot dogs for everyone to enjoy, along with chips or cheezies, punch and ice cream sundaes, all purchased by the museum.
The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper on Aug. 28 in the Community Centre, with 42 people present. President Sandi Long welcomed everyone and told of some happenings in September. Susan Rothenburger gave the blessing, then after the meal, Happy Birthday was sung to Cheryl Larner, Gerry Penner and Ed Rawlyk. After the
candles fizzled out, everyone enjoyed cake and ice cream. Peter Thiessen introduced the program for the evening – Norm and the Golden Aces, with Russ Fountain playing bass or acoustic guitar, Darlene Hupaelo playing acoustic or bass guitar and Norm Woytowich playing his accordion. The trio played several instrumental waltzes and polkas, then Russ or Darlene or as a duet sang several oldtime favourites, along with a few tunes sung by Darlene in Ukrainian.
With students back in the classroom on Sept. 2, best wishes are extended to all students for a safe and successful year ahead. We wish teachers a rewarding year of teaching everyone.
PROPERTY FOR SALE BY TENDER
Former Church in Ogema, SK PT1-2, Block 6 202 Baldwin Street, Ogema, SK Tender close September 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Minimum bid
$30,000.00
The Town of Ogema reserved the right to reject or accept any bids.
For More
Information Contact
Town of Ogema 204 Main Street Ogema, Sask Phone: (306) 459-9000
Email: admin@ogema.ca
PROPERTY FOR SALE BY TENDER
In Ogema, SK Lot 18, Block 15, Plan BA1993 117 Frederick Street, Ogema, SK
Tender close September 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Minimum bid
$10,000.00
The Town of Ogema reserved the right to reject or accept any bids.
For More
Information Contact Town of Ogema 204 Main Street Ogema, Sask Phone: (306) 459-9000
Email: admin@ogema.ca
TAXENFORCEMENTLIST
RURALMUNICIPALITYOF PAYNTONNO.470
PROVINCEOFSASKATCHEWAN
Noticeisherebygivenunder The TaxEnforcementAct thatunlessthearrearsandcosts appearingoppositethelandandtitlenumberdescribedinthefollowinglistarefullypaid beforeNovember4,2025,aninterestbasedonataxlienwillberegistered againsttheland.
Note:Asumforcostsinanamountrequiredbysubsection4(3)of The TaxEnforcement Act isincludedintheamountshown againsteachparcel.
DESCRIPTIONOFPROPERTY
TitleNo.Total Arrears* Costs TotalArrears andCosts
BLK/PARA-PLAN101558819EXT17114658386$1,036.00$523.00$1,559.00
BLK/PARA-PLAN101591186EXT50141366753$1,546.10$523.00$2,069.10
* PenaltyiscalculatedtothedateoftheNoticeandwillcontinuetoaccrueas applicable Datedthis29thdayofAugust,2025
MichelleBuechler,Administrator
TAXENFORCEMENTLIST
VILLAGEOFMERVIN
PROVINCEOFSASKATCHEWAN
Noticeisherebygivenunder The TaxEnforcementAct thatunlessthearrearsandcosts appearingoppositethelandandtitlenumberdescribedinthefollowinglistarefullypaid beforeNovember4,2025,aninterestbasedonataxlienwillberegistered againsttheland. Note:Asumforcostsinanamountrequiredbysubsection4(3)of The TaxEnforcement Act isincludedintheamountshown againsteachparcel.
DESCRIPTIONOFPROPERTY TitleNo.Total Arrears* Costs TotalArrears andCosts
LOT1-BLK/PAR1-PLANAN1291EXT14120216855$1,310.03$467.00$1,777.03
LOT2-BLK/PAR1-PLANAN1291EXT0
LOT7-BLK/PAR1-PLAN101705048EXT15 120216844 120216833 $1,472.76$467.00$1,939.76
* PenaltyiscalculatedtothedateoftheNoticeandwillcontinuetoaccrueas applicable. Datedthis2nddayofSeptember, 2025
NOTICE
(The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICE THATtheCityofNorthBattlefordintendsto beregisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland describedatthefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199642832,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE thatunlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct, acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained onapplicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
ZiaHomesLtd. (NameofAssessedOwner(s))
LEGALDESCRIPTIONOFLANDS: Lot2,Block108,PlanC4240Extension0 TitleNumber:144184855 PER: MargaritaPena,Administrator
NOTICE
(The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICETHAT theCityofNorthBattlefordintends toberegisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland described at thefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199642775,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE thatunlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct,acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained on applicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
John TravisHarrington
StefanieEllenHarrington
LorneBruce Tannas
VickiLeigh Tannas
(NameofAssessedOwner(s))
PER: Margarita Pena,Administrator
LEGALDESCRIPTIONOFLANDS: Lot12,Block85,PlanC4240,Extension0 TitleNumber:147934020
Notice to Creditors
Health Services
Borden Friendship Club members celebrating August birthdays are Gerry Penner, Cheryl Ladner and Ed Rawlyk.
Burying the 2025 time capsule by the Borden Museum Aug. 27.
| Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
NOTICE
(The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICETHAT theCityofNorthBattlefordintends toberegisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland described at thefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199642641,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE thatunlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct,acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained on applicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
RichardCalvinNickelychuk
(NameofAssessedOwner(s))
PER:
Margarita Pena,Administrator
LEGALDESCRIPTIONOFLANDS:
Lot75,Block221,Plan101959566,Extension0
TitleNumber:136436205
NOTICE
(The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICETHAT theCityofNorthBattlefordintends toberegisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland described at thefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199642630,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE that unlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct,acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained on applicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
(NameofAssessedOwner(s))
PER: Margarita Pena,Administrator
LEGALDESCRIPTIONOFLANDS:
Lot11,Block41,PlanB2991,Extension0
TitleNumber:149156129
NOTICE
(The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICETHAT theCityofNorthBattlefordintends toberegisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland described at thefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199642821,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE thatunlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct,acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained on applicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
Joseph Wesley Palmer
CarolinDoreen Palmer
PER: Margarita Pena,Administrator
(NameofAssessedOwner(s))
LEGALDESCRIPTIONOFLANDS:
Lot20,Block103,PlanC4240,Extension0
TitleNumber:135432558
NOTICE
(The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICETHAT theCityofNorthBattlefordintends toberegisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland described at thefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199642922,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE thatunlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct,acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained on applicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
RichardCalvinNickelychuk (NameofAssessedOwner(s))
PER: Margarita Pena,Administrator
LEGALDESCRIPTIONOFLANDS:
Lot74,Block221,Plan101959566,Extension0 TitleNumber:136436193
NOTICE (The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICETHAT theCityofNorthBattlefordintends toberegisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland described at thefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199642674,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE thatunlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct, acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained onapplicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
PER: Margarita Pena,Administrator
ZiaHomesLtd. (NameofAssessedOwner(s))
LEGALDESCRIPTIONOFLANDS:
Lot1,Block97,PlanC4240Extension0
TitleNumber:144185104
NOTICE
(The TaxEnforcementAct)
TAKENOTICE THATtheCityofNorthBattlefordintendsto beregisteredas ownerundertheaboveActoftheland described at thefootofthisdocument.
Themunicipality claimstitletothelandbyvirtueofan interestbasedonthetaxlienregistered againsttheexisting titletothelandintheLand TitlesRegistry asInterest Number199643103,andyouarerequiredto TAKENOTICE thatunlessyoucontestthe claimofthemunicipalityor redeemthelandpursuanttotheprovisionsoftheabove ActWITHINSIXMONTHSFROMTHESERVICEOFTHIS NOTICEONYOUand,subjecttothefurtherprovisionsof The TaxEnforcementAct,acertificateoftitlewillbeissued tothe applicantandyouwillthereafterbeforeverestopped anddebarredfromsettingupany claimto,orinrespect of,theland.
Theamountrequiredtoredeemthelandmaybeascertained on applicationtotheClerk, TreasurerorAdministratorof themunicipality.
Datedthis1st dayofAugust,2025.
AndriaMariaHarron (NameofAssessedOwner(s))
LEGALDESCRIPTIONOFLANDS: Lot10,Block94,PlanC4240,Extension0 TitleNumber:146617689
Adam Timothy Felix Grace Felix
PER:
Margarita Pena,Administrator
Local woman fulfils vow to swim across Jackfish Lake
By Trudy Janssens Correspondent
What a wonderful wrap-up to summer on this Labour Day weekend. The temperatures were better than the two previous long weekends. Everyone was watching their weather app and it didn’t take much to decide to take advantage of such fantastic lake weather.
Earlier this month, Hayley Petrow decided to fulfil a promise that she had made to herself some time ago. She had been telling her friends since 2019 that she planned to swim across Jackfish Lake. She plunged into the water on Aug. 18 at the shore of Lakeview and headed across to Martinson’s beach. She swam for four hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of 6.5 kilometres. She found the water to be pretty cold, and to keep the numbness out of her hands and legs, she kept on going. Thankfully, the sun came out for the last two hours.
Hayley’s partner, Trent Lafreniere, came alongside her on a Seadoo se about halfway across and Kyle Miller also followed in a pontoon boat for the last hour. Trent and Hayley’s son, Sawyer Lafreniere and his buddy Brixx Miller were alongside cheering her on to the finish. Hayley’s experience as a synchronized swimmer gave her the skill and endurance to fulfil this dream and she told me that she would do it again only if she could go even further. Next time, she’ll research a better life jacket that doesn’t rub the skin off her neck. That’s taking some time to heal.
Now we would like to know if anyone else has ever done this distance on Jackfish Lake. If anyone has ever done it, we’d like to know their time. When Hayley asked if I knew of anyone who had done this length on Jacklfish Lake, we figured the best way to find out was to ask in the News-Optimist. If anyone knows of someone who has done this, I hope you will contact us.
A Sunday drive will always lead you to a new adventure. My husband and I were amazed when we stopped in at the open house at the new Meota marina. This project was started with actual shovels in the ground three years ago. Greg Berger, president of RV & Marina Estates, gave us the tour. I have to apologize up front because there’s no way my article will come anywhere close to filling you in on this amazing project. I really appreciated that Greg told me “that a community that doesn’t grow will actually eventually decline.” They saw the potential for recreational development on Jackfish Lake and decided to bring it to reality. This is exciting growth for the village of Meota.
The Marina itself is gorgeous. There are 194 titled marina slips. They dredged the location so that there is nine feet of water in the marina and the channel that leads into the marina. This is more than enough depth, should the lake level go down. Greg told me that he’s been working with Federal, provincial and municipal governments to ensure all the environmental requirements are met. Little did I
know that it’s far better for the environment for a boat to be in a marina than at the end of a temporary dock on a boat lift that’s susceptible to lake conditions.
Meota’s existing boat launch is extremely busy throughout the summer. I’ve already noticed that boat owners are out of space on a long weekend in the launch area, meaning trucks and trailers are back on the boulevards. It’s just a question of time, and boat owners will be buying into this marina.
The other aspect of this development is the RV park. Three show sites illustrate what can be done. You buy your lot and you drive on your RV. RV & Marina Estates looks after fencing, landscaping, gas line and other hookups. Some sites are big enough for a garage, which you can use to store your boat in during the winter. There are 190 titled RV lots. The park model RVs are spacious and have every amenity.
There will be a gas station and concession on the commercial lot, and that business is locally owned by the same family that owns the new gas pumps in the village. There is also a recreational area all along the marina. The basketball court is ready to go and the tennis courts are not far behind.
It’s evident that this developer has thought of everything and it won’t be long before many more people will be able to enjoy what Jackfish Lake has to offer. I highly recommend that you check out an open house to see this exciting new development for yourself.
Hayley Petrow prepares to swim the distance on Jackfish Lake. |
Photo by Trent Lafreniere
Sawyer Lafreniere and Brixx Miller were on the pontoon boat that came alongside Hayley as she did her marathon swim. Sawyer is super proud of his mom’s accomplishment. | Photo by Kyle Miller
Jackfish Lake’s latest development.A new marina at Meota is now ready to accommodate 194 boats. I’m told it can accommodate sailboats, too.With some of the wild lake weather we’ve had this past summer, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to look at protecting your boating investment.
| Photo by Trudy Janssens
