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BATTLEFORDS, Sask. — A Battlefords Regional News-Optimist freelance reporter-photographer has won a first-place award in all of Canada. Averil Hall won first place in the Canadian Community Newsmedia Awards for Best News Feature Photo for a print circulation of 10,000 and over. “It’s hard to put into words,” she said. “It’s exciting. I’m shocked and surprised. It is a very big honour, and to be all across Canada, I mean, wow. It’s hard to take in.” Hall was recognized for her photo called “Running for Emory,” taken at the cart races Continued on page 2
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EVENT DETAILS Monday, September 28, 2026 Frontier Centre, 11429 Railway Ave E, North Battleford, SK Pop-Up Vendors: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Comfort & Hygiene Donation Drive: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fundraising BBQ & Family Activities: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK — September 2026 — Frontier Centre is inviting the Battlefords community to come together on Monday, September 28, 2026, for its New Beginnings Community Event, a day focused on family fun, community connection, shopping and supporting Battlefords Interval House. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a variety of pop-up vendors will be stationed throughout Frontier Centre, giving visitors the opportunity to browse, shop and discover vendors while enjoying the event. Visitors are also invited to check out the grand opening of Winners, which will be open during the event and welcoming shoppers to explore the new store. The event will also include a Comfort & Hygiene Donation Drive from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., collecting new, unused personal care and comfort items for individuals and families accessing the services of Battlefords Interval House. From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Frontier Centre will
Photo by Candace Mack-Horton host a fundraising BBQ, terval House. with proceeds going to Visitors can also take part Battlefords Interval House. in a mall-wide shopping Families are also invited to passport. Customers will enjoy face painting, a bal- visit participating Frontier loon twister and bouncy Centre businesses to have castles throughout the af- their passports stamped, ternoon and evening. and completed passports As part of the event, can be entered for a chance Frontier Centre will fea- to win a New Beginnings ture a “Keys to New Be- Gift Basket featuring items ginnings” fundraising wall, donated by Frontier Centre giving shoppers another tenants. opportunity to show their A professional photogsupport for Battlefords In- rapher will also be on site
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In six months’ time, the city will also be able to apply for more funding for more lighted crosswalks. “This grant program has two intakes a year,” Hawtin said. “Municipalities can apply for up to $100,000 for different types of projects, up to $50,000 for some other types of projects. Tonight we had a bit of discussion about whether there are other areas of the
community we should look at, other types of projects. You heard the city manager mention sidewalks. New sidewalk development that improves pedestrian safety is an option under this grant, but only up to $50,000, which doesn’t get us very far in terms of concrete. But these are things that we’ll look at as we continue to utilize the grants available to us.”
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was younger,” Hall said. “I knew he was a very special person. I wanted to do something to highlight him, and I wanted to make the picture special. I was told that Emory always won the cart races because he was so fast. And Michael Menzel, who was running there, he was always trying to catch him.” She said she was also focused on the technical aspects when taking the photo. “I wanted to show speed, and to do that you have to pan,” Hall said. “Because the background’s blurry, and that person that’s running is in focus, and so it shows the speed.” Publisher Candace
Mack-Horton was thrilled to see Hall win the award. “It is an incredibly proud moment for all of us,” she said. “We were thrilled to find out that she won. This winning photograph shows exactly what makes her so vital to our team — the rare ability to freeze a split-second narrative in time. We couldn’t be happier to see Averil’s creative talent celebrated across Canada.” “We chose to submit this because it brilliantly captures what it looks like to turn grief into action,” Mack-Horton added. “Her picture shows sheer emotion, physical grit and deep love. It wasn’t just a sports or event photo; it was a snapshot of a living tribute.”
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Battleford street festival brings community together By Averil Hall Freelance Reporter/ Photographer
The sun was shining and Battleford was busy with people on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the Battleford Community Spirit Group hosted the annual Battlefords Street Festival. There was something for everyone, with food trucks, vendor booths and sidewalk sales at local businesses. Children could take part in activities including face painting by Concern for Youth, bubble making, ball and ring toss and activities with street clowns. Music was also enjoyed in the park. The annual pie-making contest was held again this year, with firefighters from the Battleford Fire Department serving as judges. Wendy Ebach took first place with her lemon cream pie. Deb Lastowski placed second with her apple pie and third with her strawberry rhubarb pie.
Jackson Dahl shows his skills at making bubbles with a bubble wand. | Photos by Averil Hall
Oliver Dzerv from Latvia learns how to fly a helicopter toy from the festival clown.
Lexis Friesen is getting her face painted at the Concern for Youth booth by Executive Director, Linda Coe Kirkham
Battleford Home Hardware had their annual garage sale during the Festival. Employees Brett, Guillermo and Maddi were available to help.
Property crime, break-ins rise sharply in North Battleford RCMP report By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — Property offences and break and enters have spiked in the latest Battlefords RCMP crime report for North Battleford. Insp. Ryan How presented the report covering April to June at the North Battleford city council meeting on Sept. 14. Persons offences increased to 370 reports for the period, compared with 356 for the same time last year. Assaults decreased to 220 reports for the period, compared with 226 for the same period last year. Reports of robbery more than doubled for the period to 20 reports in 2026, compared with nine for the same time
last year. Property offences also saw an increase. There were 830 reports for the period in 2026, compared with 767 reports for the same period last year. Break and enters more than doubled. There were 119 reports for the period in 2026, compared with 57 reports for the same time in 2025. Thefts increased to 228 reports for the April-to-June period, up from 192 reports for the same period last year. Impaired-related offences were down for the period, at 36 reports in 2026, compared with 54 for the same time last year. “I think what we heard from Inspector How is really the importance of community members continuing to report crimes,” Mayor Kelli Hawtin
said. “He did mention that property crimes and break and enters are up, but he also highlighted an online crime reporting tool. So if there’s individuals that have those issues in the community, they can report online. That creates a very important network of data for the RCMP to follow up with residents or business owners, but also to try to track patterns and actually resolve the issues.” How said a small number of people are causing a large number of the property crime issues. “That’s where reporting is so important for members of the public to remember,” Hawtin said. How said the last quarter has been fairly productive for the RCMP as the RCMP has been proactive in its work.
Battlefords RCMP Insp. Ryan How. | Photo by Angela Brown “Our staffing levels are some of the crime trends. We quarter that we’re dropping stabilizing,” he said. “That’s saw a flattening of some of significantly, especially in vireally starting to show in our the crime trends in Q2 and olent crime. So that’s really proactive work, our ability already we’re seeing some important. That’s where we to get out and get ahead of indications into the third want to focus our resources.”
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NATIONAL .— National Resilience Day was founded by Dr. Allen Lycka with one goal in mind: to inspire Canadians to help each other by overcoming challenges. Dr. Allen Lycka, who has familial ties to Lady Lake, is recognized as one of the world's leading cosmetic dermatologists. A pioneer in his field, he helped develop several new technologies and has spoken at podiums worldwide. In 2003, his life changed when he was misdiagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, formerly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and given six months to live. After fighting the diagnosis, he is here today as a result of his courage and determination. Dr. Lycka used his experience to co-author the book "The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life," with an introduction by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jack Canfield, author of "Chicken Soup For The Soul" and "The Success Principles." Dr. Lycka has now become an expert at living a fantastic life and shares his journey with others. He is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker, a mentor and a trainer. Dr. Lycka speaks to business groups worldwide about "turning points" and how to grow business exponentially, whether an entrepreneurial/ individual venture or a more significant business looking to grow from within by bringing out the best in their employees to increase the bottom line. He is also a life coach to individuals looking to overcome adversity and live the best life they can, filled with joy and gratitude. “My mother’s family were
National Resilience Day was founded by Dr. Allen Lycka with one goal in mind: to inspire Canadians to help each other by overcoming challenges. | Picture courtesy Allen Lycka Ukrainian homesteaders in the Lady Lake area,” said Lycka. “They came from Ukraine, crossed an ocean, began again on the Canadian Prairies, and built a new life in a place that became part of our family's story. "Generations later, I am returning to that story for a very different reason. "I am the founder of National Resilience Day, to be acknowledged on September 24, a Canadian movement with one ambitious goal to inspire 1,000,000 Acts of Resilience across Canada. "The movement began in Alberta, where Brooks became the first Canadian community to proclaim September 24 as National Resilience Day. "But bringing the movement to the Lady Lake means something different to me. "My family's homesteading story represents what resilience has meant
to generations of Canadians: leaving behind what was familiar, confronting uncertainty, starting again, working through hardship and building a future through family and community. "That same spirit still exists in rural Saskatchewan. "An Act of Resilience today might mean supporting a caregiver, checking on a neighbour, helping a family facing illness or grief, standing beside a farmer or worker going through uncertainty, welcoming someone beginning again, preserving the story of an earlier generation, or simply telling someone: 'You can move forward from this.' "Lady Lake and Preeceville give us an opportunity to connect Canada's history of resilience with Canada's future of resilience. And for me, it connects the national movement I am building today with the place where part of my own Canadian family story began,” said Lycka.
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Battlefords author turns Scottish roots into mystery-fantasy debut By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORDS, Sask. — A Battlefords author who currently resides in Calgary is excited to release his new book, From the Shores of Glandora. James McLane said the story is based in a fictional place in Scotland. “It’s a mystery-fantasy, coming-of-age story,” he said. “It’s about this young boy named Oliver. This young boy gets shipwrecked on this mysterious island off the Scottish coast. The island is called Glandora. The story takes place just after World War II. So it’s kind of the 1950s. This island has lots of local legend about a monstrous fish that haunts the waters around this island. “The story is about Oliver meeting the strange inhabitants who live in this old
mansion on the island,” McLane added. “It’s ultimately about him trying to get home and survive.” The story also has lots of humour in it. McLane said this is his first novel. “I’ve probably written 10 short stories before this, but this is my first full-length novel,” he said. The book is available through Amazon. It will soon also be available through Indigo. McLane is the son of Battlefords author J.R.P. McLane, so writing is in his family. “He’s a big reason how I got into writing,” said McLane. “I was lucky to grow up in a home where books, stories and movies were an important part of life growing up. So I’m really grateful to both my parents for instilling a love of writing and reading in me from a young age.”
Author James McLane. | Photos submitted by James McLane He said his family has McLane said. “I’ve always strong Scottish roots, so it loved that area of the world. seemed natural to base the And there are so many great story for his novel in Scot- stories that take place in that land. setting. I think the setting “That was sort of part of really was sort of the first the inspiration for the story,” inspiration to tell the story.”
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A day highlighting the need to give voice to Indigenous communities Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Established as a federal statutory holiday in 2021, it builds on the work of the
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Cultural appropriation or cultural appreciation: know the difference! Is it considered cultural appropriation for a non-Indigenous person to buy a piece of Indigenous art or wear Indigenous clothing? The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an excellent time to consider that it’s entirely possible — even desirable — to express your appreciation for these cultures. The catch? Knowing what distinguishes cultural appropriation from cultural appreciation. APPROPRIATION: A LACK OF PARTICIPATION Sometimes, a person or a company uses the images, symbols, names or language of First Nations, Inuit or Métis peoples without regard for their meaning. They may earn money from these cultural elements without consulting the people who are directly affected. This practice is called cultural appropriation. For example, imagine a store selling generic, foreign-made dreamcatchers for the sole purpose of making a profit. Wearing a garment that originates from a sacred or traditional practice without understanding its meaning also constitutes appropriation. Appreciation for the esthetics of Indigenous cultures requires respect for and awareness of those cultures. APPRECIATION: SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES One might mistakenly believe that wearing moccasins is an example of cultural appropriation. However, if you purchase a pair from an Indigenous person who made them in accordance with their traditions, it’s an excellent way to showcase their culture. The same goes for works of art. When you hang a painting by an Inuit artist on your
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Mike DeGagné, facilitator of the Indian Hospitals Foundation community engagement sessions, is a member of Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation and former founding executive director of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. | Photo courtesy of Indian Hospitals Foundation Engagement website million to support healing, an Hospital Foundation that He said there were many wellness, reconciliation, was a settlement between abuses at Indian hospitals. protection of languages, the Government of Canada “I wouldn’t want to tell culture, education and com- and those people who were anyone else’s story, but memoration. patients at Indian Hospitals, we’ll tell a story about The Research and Com- 33 Indian Hospitals, over largely sort of deprivation, memoration Fund: $235.5 a period of time,” he said. having gone there origimillion to support research, “In that settlement, there nally with tuberculosis,” education, preserving the were a couple of elements. he said. “They were kept history of the Federal Indi- One of the elements is the there for months and months an Hospitals and locating creation of an Indian Hos- and sometimes years at a burial sites associated with pital Foundation for health time. They were not treated the Hospitals. and healing, and support for well. There was a variety In addition, Indigenous former patients. So we are of things, medical experiServices Canada has re- asked by the court, I am an mentation, all those sorts ceived $150 million to ex- employee of the court, to go of things. But everybody pand existing mental health across Canada to hold some has their individual stories. and wellness services for events that allow people, if This meeting is to discuss survivors of Federal Indian they wish, to gather and to the foundation; you’ll not Hospitals and their families talk about what they would be asked to tell your stothroughout the implemen- like to see an Indian Hospi- ry. It’s just for people who tation of the Settlement tal Foundation do.” might have an idea about Agreement. These supports DeGagné said people what they’d like to see in an are trauma-informed and need to register in advance Indian Hospital Foundation, culturally appropriate. to take part in the engage- a foundation that will help Mike DeGagné, facilita- ment sessions. support them.” tor of the community enPeople also have the opAll conversations from gagement sessions, said the portunity to write in, send the engagement sessions gathering in North Battle- a video or call if they have will help inform a report ford will focus on the work ideas. to the Federal Court and of the foundation. “This will be the first part influence the foundation’s “We will be there to talk before we start up the foun- governance, priorities and about the creation of an Indi- dation,” DeGagné said. future activities.
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Nuclear reactors in the northwest? It’s not a new idea By John Cairns SaskToday.ca
LLOYDMINSTER, Sask.–People in the northwest region of Saskatchewan might be getting a deja vu feeling when it comes to the latest speculation about potential nuclear reactors for the area. Talk is back on in the region that it could soon be home to one or even two large-scale nuclear reactors. That prospect was raised publicly by Premier Scott Moe during the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show this past week in the Border City. In speaking to reporters there, Moe pointed to the growing economy and its need for power, citing “just over $100 billion of private sector capital that is underway, is being constructed as we speak.” Moe noted that the province’s “power needs are going to increase and increase substantially, and we have been very open about the fact that we're looking at increased nuclear power in the Estevan area.” But he also pointed to the energy and mining investment they see coming, in particular in the northern part of the province. That is where a potential northwest reactor might play a role, and Moe pointed out that the province had already done a “fair amount of work over a decade ago on various sites along the North Saskatchewan River.” The indication from Moe is the government is “reviving some of that information and looking at how are we going to be able to move forward with a nuclear site here in the western side of
the province to power what is going to be needed in the years ahead.” MEMORIES OF THE BRUCE POWER PROJECT The comments from Moe bring back memories of 2008-09 and of the potential Bruce Power large-scale nuclear project that was proposed at the time. Ontario-based Bruce Power had released a feasibility study into it in late 2008 and identified an area of northwest Saskatchewan, including Lloydminster, the Battlefords and Prince Albert as a potential location for a large-scale plant to supply electricity to the region and beyond. That touched off “nuclear fever” in those communities, with a flurry of interest and intensive local efforts to organize public consultations and informational meetings. Bruce Power visited northwest communities to share information about the proposals; also organized was a trip for local officials to Ontario to see Bruce Power’s nuclear plant operation there. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce was among the groups staging informational meetings, with various guest speakers invited to provide information on the topic of nuclear power. But those meetings ended up frequently being crashed by opponents of nuclear power, who would take to the microphones to raise their concerns repeatedly about environmental and cost worries related to nuclear. It was a sign of things to come. Around the same time, the Saskatchewan government created a 12-member panel to examine in depth the is-
sue of nuclear and uranium development. Chaired by Dr. Richard Florizone, the Uranium Development Partnership issued a 136-page report on the issue in March 2009 with 20 recommendations. Following that report, the province appointed Dan Perrins to head up public consultations on the UDP report findings in 13 locations throughout the province, including in the northwest region. But once again the consultations attracted a host of anti-nuclear activists. At one meeting in North Battleford, they took over the microphones to air out their concerns about nuclear power. Instead of settling any questions the public had about nuclear power, the consultation sessions only seemed to highlight the deep divide in public opinion about the issue at the time. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Brad Wall government opted to back away from moving full steam ahead with nuclear. On Dec. 17, 2009 the province released its strategic direction on nuclear development, in which they confirmed a “specific proposal for a large-scale nuclear power plant will not proceed at this time.” Minister Bill Boyd decisively closed the door on Bruce Power’s aspirations. “We carefully evaluated the company's initial plans, however uncertainty around long-term costs to consumers remains a lingering concern," Boyd said in a news release at that time. "Further, the large scale of the proposed nuclear power investment requires a regional approach involving, ideally, all three Prairie provinces
Could the northwest be home to large scale nuclear reactors in the future? Premier Scott Moe has hinted it very well could while attending the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show (pictured). | Screenshot courtesy Premier Scott Moe - X platform for successful implementa- that could be up and running what we can operate and tion." is likely around 2034. what we need — is to use the But the reports, consultaWith major mining and build here in Saskatchewan tions and work that went on other developments happen- to become part of the supply during 2008-09 on the issue ing in the province, talk of chain for all of the reactors of nuclear power would not even more nuclear reactors that are being sold around be a wasted effort, as it turned including even large scale the world. out. opportunities is now back in “And so this is not just A NEW ATMOSPHERE the forefront, particularly in about building nuclear reacIN 2026 the northwest. tors to power Saskatchewan's Fast forward to 2026, Such a project could spur future. That is a big part of it, where there has a sea change the potential for procure- but it's not the only part of it.” of opinion on nuclear power. ment in the northwest region. The other opportunity, he The Saskatchewan gov- When asked at the Heavy Oil said, is to “use the investment ernment has been moving Show about whether Lloyd- that we make in this provfull steam ahead on a nucle- minster companies should ince to onboard to allow the ar future, with it seen as a start to get in on this oppor- supply chain companies to way forward to meet cleaner tunity, Moe had this to say: utilize our outbuild in this emissions targets by 2050. “When you embark on province to size and scope Even the opposition New a large scale nuclear plant, their companies so that then Democrats are on board with there's a significant amount they can build on the literally a nuclear future, though the of local procurement that hundreds of reactors that are main parties have substan- happens. There's also a sig- going to be built around the tive differences on how to get nificant amount of what they world and to supply them as there in the meantime. would call modulized pro- part of the supply chain from But unlike the 2008-09 curement, that comes in and this very province and this Bruce Power proposal, the keeps the cost affordable for nation.” immediate focus has been that particular plant. “So there is an opportunion developing a small scale “The opportunity that we ty here when we collaborate reactor, with SaskPower in will have with building one to really have a much larger the process of considering or two, or whatever the num- benefit to the investments options for an SMR site in ber is here in the province that are being made in the the Estevan area. The earliest — SaskPower will determine energy space.”
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It was a morning of horns, wheels and happy children as the Battleford Early Childhood Intervention Program held its free annual Meet-AMachine event on Saturday, Sept 19, at the North Battleford Dekker Centre. Children had a chance to climb into a variety of vehicles, explore them and, of course toot the horns. The first hour of the event was kept silent so children with more sensitive hearing could enjoy the vehicles before the horn-tooting began.
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From small-town to the big stage: Sask. artist to make debut at The Grand Ole Opry By Jon Perez SaskToday.ca
SASKATOON, Sask. — It is every country musician's dream to get an invitation to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, the grand stage in Nashville that has hosted a mix of legends and rising stars in bluegrass, country, folk and gospel music. The Grand Ole Opry is a famous weekly live radio show and stage performance where the late Dolly Parton made her debut as a 13-year-old from
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after Kulyk made the announcement. At the same time, the Langenburg-born Moskaluke went down, holding back tears and trying to keep her composure. “I had no idea. I've been lied to all day by my whole team and everyone around me. So, it's crazy. My parents showed up at the last minute. They were supposed to be at a family wedding tonight, so I thought that was a little weird,” said Moskaluke when she met with reporters later that night. “It’s pretty incredible. I
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The March West By Daryl Jones As a result of fears the United States might attempt to annex the region, the Canadian Parliament established a central police force on May 3, 1873, to patrol the newly acquired Rupert’s Land in Western Canada purchased from the Hudson Bay Company. One hundred and fifty recruits were initially sent west to Manitoba, and the new police force became known as the North West Mounted Police (NWMP). Applicants had to be males between the ages of 18 and 40, of sound constitution and good character, able to read and write in either English or French, and ride. Pay was 75 cents a day for sub-constables, and $1 for constables. Men from all walks of life applied, but many of those accepted had previous military or police experience. The “March West”, made between July 8 and October 9, 1874, was the initial journey of the NWMP to the Canadian prairies and was the result of the force being deployed to what is now southern Alberta in response to the Cypress Hills Massacre. This was in addition to increasing reports of problems caused by American whisky traders around Fort Whoop-Up, and subsequent fears of US military intervention. Colonel George French was ordered to proceed west from Fort Dufferin with 275 men to deal with what the authorities described as the “band of desperadoes” at Whoop-Up, before then dispersing his force to establish police posts stretching across the territories. The journey west included 310 horses, 143 oxen, 187 Red River Carts and supply wagons, two field guns and a herd of beef cattle. When underway, the column stretched for over 2.5 kilometers. Poor planning, harsh weather, contaminated water, and dying livestock contributed to the obstacles faced during the march but, upon arriving at its destination in October, the NWMP established Fort Macleod to halt the illicit whisky trade and establish Canadian authority in the area. This ill-planned and arduous journey of nearly 1,400 kilometres was later characterized by the force as an epic journey of endurance. Over the next few years, the NWMP established a wide network of forts, posts and patrols and extended Canadian law across the region. After the North West Resistance, the government increased the NWMP to 1,000 men and modernized the force with improved training and enhanced methods of crime prevention, in preparation for the police to cope with the coming waves of settlers. In 1904 the Force was granted the prefix Royal and 1920, the RNWMP merged with the Dominion Police to form the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Join the “You know you grew up in Battleford if you remember…” Facebook group for more Battleford and area history and stories.
B Troop Crossing the South Saskatchewan River during the march west. Field sketch by Henri Julien, published in the Canadian Illustrated News (1874).
mean, as I said, I don't think I've fully formulated my thoughts or words yet. Like, I haven't seen my parents. I don't even know if my husband and my son know yet, but it's pretty cool, and if it were ever gonna happen anywhere, I think it would happen at the CCMAs in front of my, not only my actual family, but my country music family is so cool.” She added that she’s been proud to showcase Saskatchewan during the weeklong CMMA festivities and share her favourite places. Hearing her name as one of the two country artists from the province performing at the Grand Ole Opry is the cherry on top of her cake. “It’s been amazing. It’s been really cool to hone in and be like, this is my favourite restaurant, you guys should go check it out, and to show some of my favourite parts of the city to some of my friends. I want to make sure they don't skip Saskatchewan on their tour stops,” she said. Moskaluke said it was incredible to hear about the invitation to perform on Oct. 29. However, it still felt surreal and like a dream, adding that she has performed on many stages but can’t imagine the emotions that will run through her when she actually takes the stage. “Over the course of my career, I don't feel like I deserve to be on [the Grand Ole Opry], especially as a small-town girl who grew up and still lives in Saskatchewan. Like, I said I'm always forever so proudly waving that flag. To once again be on a crazy big dream of a stage, I definitely will be very proud and probably crying the whole time again,” said Moska-
Jess Moskaluke jokingly carries a bag of popcorn as she enjoys the 2026 Canadian Country Music Awards on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the SaskTel Centre. | Photo by Jon Perez luke. She said the invitation to perform at the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 29 was the perfect culmination to what has already been an emotional week in her home province, and she hopes to be fully present when the moment arrives, taking in the significance of performing at a venue dreamed of by every artist. “I know I want to leave everything on stage and I want to take in as much of that moment as I can. I'm trying not to get choked up again because it really is the kind of thing that you dream about since you're a little girl and you really don't think you're ever gonna get it, so if there's ever one stage in one moment that I am truly present for, I really hope it's that one,” said Moskaluke. She said that if she met her young self today, she
would encourage her that she's on the right path despite the many times people, herself included, doubted the decisions she made over the years, even choosing to drop out of university. “Like, ‘What am I doing? Is this the right thing?’ I just felt so invested, and so I just continued to push through, and I guess it would just have been really reassuring to know that some of those moments that were scary were all very worth it,” added Muskaluke. Aside from preparing for her Grand Ole Opry debut, Moskaluke said she is going to release a Christmas album and have new music coming out in 2027. “If I'm going to the Opry, I might as well go write some songs, but immediately I really need a glass of champagne and a bowl of popcorn,” she added with a laugh.
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SALE BY TENDER – TAX TITLE PROPERTY 1. Under the provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, the R.M. of Parkdale No. 498 offers for sale the following properties: In the Organized Hamlet of Fairholme: Lot 6 Block 1 Plan AF4578 Lot 21 Block 1 Plan AF4578 Lot 25 Block 1 Plan 101978792 Lot 1-3 Block 2 Plan AF4578 Lot 4 Block 2 Plan AF4578 In the Organized Hamlet of Robinhood: Lot 24 Block 1 Plan 101879499 2. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” and must indicate which property the tender is for. Tenders can be submitted to The Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498, Box 310 Glaslyn, SK S0M 0Y0 3. Tenders must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026 4. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. 5. The successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. 6. All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price. Dated this 17th day of September 2026 Ashela McCullough Administrator
Borden Threshermen’s Club members bindering and loading sheaves at the threshing site Sept. 19. | Photo by Lorraine Olinyk
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. TWO (2) COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. FOUR (4) COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. SIX (6) will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2026, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, at the Municipal Office located at 202 Main Street, Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, and during regular business hours on September 17, 2026 to October 6, 2026. Nomination forms and public disclosure statements may be obtained from the Municipal Office. Dated this 17th day of September, 2026 Ashela McCullough Returning Officer Tax Enforcement
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then covered with a tarp, ready to be threshed on Saturday, Sept. 26. The grounds open at 10 a.m. with various demonstrations including ploughing, bindering and others. The cook car is open, selling soup and borsch along with sliced bread, butter and jam. After lunch, there will be more demonstrations and potato digging. The threshing will begin by 2 p.m. After the sheaves are all threshed, then it is off to
Borden for a roast beef supper. The doors open on the east side of the Community Centre at 4 p.m. to buy tickets and they start serving the supper at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under and preschool free. Hopefully the day will be dry and sunny for everyone to enjoy a great day outdoors watching this annual event. Upcoming this week is the Borden Friendship Club
potluck supper in their club room on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 5:45 p.m., with Aven Grace entertaining. Welcome back to Bridgette Rawlyck and her son Adrian, who have moved into Idylwyld Court after losing their home in Borden to a devastating fire earlier this year. Thanks to the community who stepped up and donated most of the items, for them to be able to come back to Borden after a stay in Saskatoon.
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Senior girls score gold at Mega Volley home tournament By Kathy Utri Correspondent
Roger Fleury passed away on Sept. 9 in Lloydminster at the age of 52 years. Roger grew up in Paynton, raised by his father, Bert Fleury. I remember him as a friendly, mischievous boy. Roger is remembered as a kind and generous man who always looked out for his friends and family, helping others even when he had little himself. He will be missed by many. The celebration of life for Roger was held at Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre on Sept. 21, and he will be laid to rest with his father in Paynton Cemetery. Maidstone High School’s 44th Senior Mega Volley 2026 tournament saw the home team finally win the championship for the first time. Congratulations to Maidstone Husky senior girls on taking gold and also to the senior boys who won
gold on the consolation side. There were 24 girls’ teams and 24 boys’ teams competing during the three-day event, which ran late into Saturday night. In the boys’ championship finals, SCS won over Neilburg. Taking silver in the girls’ championship was Lloydminster Comp and in the boys’ consolation, silver went to Glaslyn. The students took time out from games for a dance on Friday night, which rocked the town. Thank you for the tremendous support from sponsors, volunteers, families and spectators. It was a weekend to remember. Coming up this weekend is the Junior Mega Volley Tournament. Good luck to all. Maidstone Disc Golf thanks everyone who made it out to this year’s league final. It was a close race, with both the singles and team leagues having to go to tie-breaker for first place. Congratulations to Wes
Bolig and Tiffany Smith in singles, with Wes winning the tie-breaker, as well as teams winners Fairway To Heaven and Deez Putts, with the tie-breaker going to Fairway To Heaven. It’s been a great year, capped off with the tourney weekend and an awards night later on. The Delfrari Cup and Battlevale Blitz tournament results will be reported next week. Maidstone Museum held its monthly board meeting on Sept. 21 with six members attending. Reports were given. New business included work to be done in preparation for winter and planning for Halloween. The museum’s fall work bee will be on Tuesday, Sept. 29, starting at 4:30 p.m. Please come out and help – we need people who can climb a ladder, hang tarps, and do lifting. All hands will be greatly appreciated. Plans have begun for Halloween – more on that Continued on page 17
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Senior girls score gold at Mega Volley home tournament Continued from page 16 as details are finalized. The next board meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the museum. Maidstone Kin Club will be holding a “Meet the Need Barbecue” fundraiser to support the schools’ food initiatives and the Maidstone food bank. Ways to help: donations of money or gift cards, swag for a giveaway, set up tables, flip burgers, spread the word, join us on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maidstone Seniors’ Drop In Centre (406Main St.). Contact Chantelle at 306-821-4512 or email maidstonekinclub@gmail. com. Reminders: • Pie bingo at Maidstone Legion Hall (Main Street) at 7 p.m. For Wednesday, Sept. 30, workers and pies will be from 4th Avenue East and West. Come out and join the fun. • Maidstone Multiple 4-H Club’s first general meeting of the 2026-27 season is on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Contact Christine at 306-893-2298 for more information.
• Storytime at Maidstone Library is every Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. for three- to five-year-olds. Enjoy stories, craft and snack. • Earlybird deadline for Maidstone Arena’s Oktoberfest 2026 is Oct.1 to be entered in a draw. Tickets are $60, with gold, silver and bronze group tables available. Call/text Dawn 306-893-8382 or Tracey 306-425-0560. Feed & Seed
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RM OF WILTON PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WILTON NO. 472
Public notice isgiven hereby given that13 the Rural of Public notice is hereby that pursuant to Section of The Council Municipalities of Act, the the R.M. of WiltonMunicipality No. 472, subject to the consent of the Minister of Highways, intendsThe to closePlanning and transfer the road Development allowance Wilton intends to adopt a bylaw under and Act, described as the following: 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 16-2014, known as the Lloydminster Planning INTENT Zoning Bylaw. District Proposed Bylaw No. 16-2025 will provide a notice of intent to permanently close and transfer all that INTENT portion of the original road allowance shown as “Portion of Road to be Closed” on Plan ID 34111498300-V-SKCH-001 (McElhanney Ltd.,will dated September 2025),SW-24-49-28-W3, located within SE ¼ Section The proposed amendment rezone5,the as shown 07-48-27-W3M, containing approximately 0.21 hectares (0.52 acres). This land will be consolidated with onadjacent the Surface MapParcels attached hereto, from C1 – Rural Commercial District and 130529763 (Ext. 1) and 130710473 (Ext. 2). M1 – Industrial District District to C1 – Rural Commercial District and M1 – Industrial District.
REASON
This road allowance remains undeveloped and will not be developed in the future. A subdivision application has been applied for to provide for the parcel ties of the road allowance lands with adjacent parcels. The road allowance to be closed and transferred as shown on Map 1.
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Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office, 26646 Grid Road 688, (located in the NE-6-48-26-W3M, 9 km south of Highway 16 on Range Road 3265) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available on the RM website www.rmwilton.ca and at the RM Office at a cost of $5.00.
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Council will hold a public hearing on December 16th at 10:30 AM at the Municipal Office. Written submissions must be received two days prior to scheduled hearing by 4:00 PM. Via email, received at the office or via mail. Issued at the RM of Wilton 1st day of December, 2025. Jill Parton, Chief Administrative Officer REASON The reason for the proposed rezoning is to provide commercial and industrial zoning consistent with the development on the adjacent NW quarter. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office, 26646 Grid Road 688, (located in the NE-6-48-26-W3M, 9 km south of Highway 16 on Range Road 3265) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available at the RM Office at a cost of $5.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on October 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM at the RM Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the RM Office before the hearing. Issued at the RM of Wilton this 24th day of September, 2026. Jill Parton, Administrator
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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MANITOU LAKE NO. 422 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 23rd day of November 2026, 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. Description of Property Part of Section
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PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2026-10 Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 2026-13 Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 intends to adopt a new Official Community Plan and a new Zoning Bylaw.
PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. RM Council Chambers, 211 Main Street, Turtleford, SK PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE Council will hear all persons who wish to make representations relevant to the proposed bylaws. Written submissions may be delivered to the RM Municipal Office in advance of the hearing. At the hearing, Council will receive the written submissions and hear oral presentations, may ask questions for clarification, and will ensure minutes are recorded. The hearing may be adjourned if necessary until all representations have been received. INTENT The Official Community Plan establishes long-term objectives and policies for land use, growth, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community development. The Zoning Bylaw implements the Plan by establishing zoning districts, permitted and discretionary uses, and development standards. Both proposed bylaws are of general application and affect all lands within the RM of Mervin No. 499. The new bylaws are intended to replace Bylaw No. 94-3 and Zoning Bylaw No. 94-4, including all amendments. PUBLIC INSPECTION & OPEN HOUSES Any person may inspect the bylaw(s) at the Municipal Office at 211 Main Street, Turtleford, SK between 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. The proposed bylaws and maps are available for viewing on the RM website at www. rmofmervin.ca. Residents, ratepayers, and other interested persons are invited to review the bylaws, ask questions, and provide informal feedback at any of the following sessions: DATE
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Tues, Sept 29, 2026
2 - 4 pm
Thurs, Oct 1, 2026
10 am - 12 noon
Tues, Oct 6, 2026
10 am - 12 noon
Thurs, Oct 8, 2026
2 - 4 pm
LOCATION RM Council Chambers 211 Main Street, Turtleford, SK RM Council Chambers 211 Main Street, Turtleford, SK RM Council Chambers 211 Main Street, Turtleford, SK RM Council Chambers 211 Main Street, Turtleford, SK
Please note: The open houses are informal information sessions. The October 22, 2026 Public Hearing is the statutory opportunity for Council to receive formal representations on the proposed bylaws. Issued at the RM of Mervin No. 499 Municipal Office, this 22nd day of September, 2026. Shiloh Bronken, Chief Administrative Officer
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Weather co-operating as farmers reap the harvest
In Delmas, St. Jean-Baptiste de Salle Roman Catholic Church stands majestically in the background. | Photos by Elaine Woloshyn
By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
Now that we are enjoying this incredibly warm weather, everyone is hurrying to finish their outdoor projects. Farmers are harvesting their crops and keeping their fingers crossed for continued nice weather. Many side roads are dusty; one must drive with extra precaution and be slower than usual. All of this can be obtained, so drive wisely. Here’s a schedule for a few favourite fall suppers in rural communities: Preschoolers are free for all of these suppers: Rabbit Lake - Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. adults $ 20, 12 and under $10; Glaslyn – Sun-
day, Oct. 25 5 to 7 p.m. adults $25, seven to 12 year olds $12; Leoville – Sunday, Oct. 25, 5 to 7 p.m., $20 then bingo, 50/50s, quilt raffle and Chinese auction, for more information please contact Adele Craswell 306-9600882; Speers - Wednesday, Oct. 28, $20 and kids ages seven to12 years $10; Hafford – Sunday, Nov. 1 advertised as “southern style supper” prices unknown; and Mayfair - Thickwood Hills organization, Saturday, Nov. 1, adults $25. Ranger (a district near Leoville) usually has a Thanksgiving supper, but as of now a date is unknown, and Spiritwood is not having a fall supper. Four ladies from Mayfair were students at the “Forever
in Motion” group at the Don Ross centre in North Battleford last week for four days. There were individuals from as far away as St. Walburg, Blaine Lake and closer-by areas. It is ironic, as Doug Robertson (now retired in Lloydminster) was a former Mayfair school principal, and his daughter Tiffany was the instructor for the 18 people who signed up to be group instructors. Participating from Mayfair were Faye, Kim, Teresa and myself. Now, as potential official instructors, we can establish two days per week and advertise one-hour group sessions (minimal cost $2). This is an excellent program to keep seniors physically active. Any age can participate, but it’s targeted
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IN THE ESTATES OF THE LATE CARL YASTRUBECKI AND ERNEST YASTRUBECKI Having received instructions from the personal representatives of the registered owner, the undersigned offers agricultural land in the RM of Paynton No. 470 for sale by Tender: SW 31-46-20-3 Ext 1 SW 31-46-20-3 Ext 3 SW 36-46-21-3 Ext 22 Blk/Par CC-Plan 101559012 Ext 23 NW 31-46-20-3 Ext 0 Land abuts the Village of Paynton and is intersected by or near to Highway 16. No buildings on the property are warranted for any purpose. No mineral rights to be conveyed. Tenderors shall make their own investigation as to the dimensions of the land and the suitability of the land for any purpose. Tenders must include corporate/personal legal name, address, phone number and email address, and corporate profile report if applicable. Bidders must specify whether the offer is for specific parcels or for the whole lot of parcels. All tenders to be accompanied by a certified cheque for three percent (3%) of the total proposed tender value payable to “Feist Flanagan Law Prof. Corp. Trust” to be refundable on all unsuccessful tenders. Deliver all offers in a sealed envelope marked “LAND TENDER – YASTRUBECKI ESTATE” to the undersigned on or before 3:00 PM on the 28th day of November 2026. Balance of purchase price and GST to be paid within thirty days of acceptance, or deposit forfeit. GST Registrants may file an undertaking. Bidders may bid on specific parcels but bids for the whole lot of parcels will likely be preferred. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. FEIST FLANAGAN LAW OFFICE ATTN: REBEKA FLANAGAN / ROBERT FEIST / EDEN FRIESEN #1381A – 101st Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z9 Ph: (306) 445-7772 Fx: (306) 445-7722 Email: realestate@feistflanagan.com feistflanagan.com/call-for-land-tenders
at ages 55 and older. The program strongly suggests one-hour exercise sessions two times a week, then followed by coffee, of course. Winning 16 to 14 was a close, exciting game for the Medstead junior boys’ volleyball team this past weekend in Wilkie. The senior girls’ team earned gold and the junior girls earned a bronze medal. McLurg High School in Wilkie hosted this well-organized volleyball tournament. The take-out supper that Mayfair’s Creative Corner held last Saturday was a roaring success. They sold 119 plates of pulled pork, bun, trimmings and a slice of homemade pie. Many farm women took advantage as this was a quick meal for
How’s this for a large wasp nest that was well hidden in my caraganas? This time of year, with colder night temperatures, one might be able to take it out of the branches. the combining crew. This is a good start with money in the bank for the 2028 100th birthday of Mayfair, as there is a lot planned for this big day. Many more fundraisers are to come and hopefully other clubs will host fundraisers to donate to this worthy cause. Come bring the whole family Saturday, Oct. 3 to Maymont as the hall board is hosting Thanksgiving Bingo with three-up pack $10, book $5 and six-up pack $13 and book $8. There are hams, turkeys and surprise gifts to be won. There will be a concession on site. Funerals usually bring people from far and near
and this was no exception for Joan Lacoursiere (Tony) formerly of Delmas this past Friday. Joan was my sister, 10 years older than I. I come from a family of five girls and two boys. I’m the second youngest. We dearly miss her as she was a loving, kind, gentle individual who respected everyone. With all of the earlier September rain, there seems to be another round of mosquitoes hatching. Just at dusk, they get very annoying. With the surge of warm weather, the flies like to pester us also. Just think, in a month or so we could be experiencing winter and no insects to bother us.
Land For Sale
LAND FOR SALE CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD Land Description: 1307 106th Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan Lot 19 Blk/Par 46 Lot 22 Blk/Par 46 Plan No. B2991 Ext. 7 Plan No. 101507497 Ext. 2 Surface Parcel #146948631 Surface Parcel #146948619 Conditions: 1. For sale by tender subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained on the existing certificates of title, but free and clear of any mortgage encumbrances. 2. Mineral titles not included. 3. All offers to be in writing in the form provided and accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of offer amount payable to Battle River Law in Trust. Cheques will be returned without interest if offer is not accepted. 4. Balance of the purchase price of the successful offer, plus GST (if applicable), to be paid to Battle River Law in Trust by the Possession Date or the deposit will be forfeited. 5. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. 6. Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST. 7. Property taxes to be adjusted as of the possession date. 8. Property sold “as is”. Bidders are assumed to rely solely on their own inspection of the land and the titles. 9. Possession date: Within 30 days of acceptance. 10. Lot includes home. 11. Successful offeror(s) to enter formal purchase agreement following tender. The Form of Offer to Purchase to be used by bidders, as well as pictures of the property, can be found at www.battleriverlaw.ca under the tab “Land Tenders”. For more information contact: Jennifer Eros, 306-4451700, jeros@cityofnb.ca Offers must be received no later than 12:00pm on October 21, 2026. All Tenders must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Do Not Open: City of North Battleford Tender – 106th Street” and delivered to: Battle River Law, #201, 1291 – 102nd Street (Box 905), North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Z3, Attention: Michelle Spence
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