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OBITUARIES PRIOR: David Glen Prior passed away at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the age of 65 years. David is predeceased by: his brothers, Ross Prior and Nelson Prior; his parents, John and Hughina Prior. The Funeral Service was conducted from Mervin Community Centre, Mervin, Saskatchewan on Monday March 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM with Heather MacKinnon officiating. The organist was Noreen Williamson. The hymns were “In The Garden” and “In The Bulb There Is A Flower.” The active pallbearers were Allan Schneider, Doug MacKinnon, Dustin Ballantyne, Micheal Lins, Trent MacNab and Sever Rose. Interment was held at the Mervin Community Cemetery. Donations in memory of David may be made to the Riverside Health Complex. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Riverside Health Complex during David’s stay. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. ___________________________________________________ HOFFMAN: Wayne Robert Hoffman, born February 5, 1947 at Medicine Hat, Alberta to Theodore Hoffman and Mathilda Koch, passed away February 2, 2017 in North Battleford, Sask. Wayne is survived by his wife of 46 years Gisele (nee Hebert), his children Derrick & Erin (Evan & Brantley) (North Battleford), Chelsea & Geno Froese (Swift Current); Mother, Matilda (Tilly) - Medicine Hat, AB; Sisters, Kathy & Jim Schneider (Cameron, David, Lauren) - Edmonton, AB, Joanne Hoffman (Landen, Aaron, Nicolas Strube) - Calgary, AB; Nephew – Travis Hoffman (Saskatoon); Niece – Raelynn Hoffman (Calgary); Sister’s-in-law: Florette Crawford, Edmonton, Rosalie (Jerry) Frass, Regina, Trudy (Mike) Carriere, Calgary, Suzanne (Grant) Carlson – Outlook; Brother’s-in-law: Daniel (Linda) Hebert – Sherwood Park, Raymond (Linda) Hebert – North Battleford, Edward (Michele) Hebert – Sherwood Park; Numerous Nieces & Nephews. Predeceased by: Father – Theodore (Ted) Hoffman; Brother – Russell Hoffman; Sister-in-law – Linda Hoffman; Brother & Sister In Laws – Frank & Arlene Hebert; Allen Crawford. Service Of Celebration & Thanksgiving For Wayne’s Life was held Monday, March 6, 2017 - 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church – North Battleford, Sk. Honour Guard was formed by the K-40 & K-ettes of the Battlefords. Honorary Pallbearers were Better Home & Gardens Real Estate Agents & Staff. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks Thank-you to Father Nestor Gregoire, Reverend Roger Lavoie, the Cross and Urn Bearers, Readers, the Offertory Gift Bearers, Pianist Glenn Goodman and Soloist Robert MacKay for making the Memorial Service so special. Special Thanks to Eulogist Wayne Standbrook for the awesome way you walked us through Wayne’s 69 + years of his life. After Graduating from Business College, Wayne started his Career in Management with Woolworths then Woolco taking him to various cities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In 1975, Wayne changed professions and became a Real Estate Agent and Property Manager in the Battlefords - spent 41 years doing what he loved. Wayne was an active member of Kinsmen & K-40 for 47 years. Also a member of the Legion and of the former Battlefords Union Hospital Board and was then appointed to the Prairie North Health Region Board. Wayne loved golfing and playing musical Instruments but most of all, he loved his family, friends and his community. Thanks to Bob MacKay & the staff at the Battlefords Funeral Service for their professional manor and kindness bestowed on the family. Thanks goes out to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Clergy & Staff for your assistance & guidance. Thanks to everyone who brought gifts of Food, Flowers, Cards, Donations in lieu and offered words of sympathy and encouragement; and a big Thanks to the Gold Eagle Events Centre Staff for the lunch they served following the Service. ___________________________________________________
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IRA BERT WHITCOMB APRIL 7, 1938 – MARCH 23, 2017 The family of Ira Bert Whitcomb is saddened to announce his passing on March 23, 2017. Ira was predeceased by his parents, Ellen and Bert Whitcomb of Saskatoon, and his brother, Lee. Ira leaves to mourn his loving wife of 50 years, Dorothy, his daughter, Ellen and his son, Wyatt, his two grandsons, Ryan and Dante Whitcomb, as well a niece, nephews and cousins. Ira was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and bored many acquaintances with his stories of their accomplishments. Ira experienced many interesting occupations, including several successful business ventures. He was very proud to have the Canadian Coast Guard issue his Passenger Ferry Salt Water Masters Licence. He finished his working career as the licensed master on the Sidney and Portland Islands Parks Ferry, a labour of love. Interment will be beside his parents in the family burial plot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, at a later date. Donations may be made to the Cancer Foundation, Kidney Foundation or charity of your choice. ___________________________________________________ ELLIOTT: In Loving Memory of Kenneth Douglas Elliott, born March 17, 1960 at Belleville, Ontario, passed away March 25, 2017 in Battleford, Saskatchewan. Ken is survived by his loving family: brother Don and his family: Syndee and her three children: Benjamin, Samuel & Rebecca; Matthew, Robert and James; sister-in-law Richelle and her family: Kelsey (fiancé Peter), Brendon and Jordan; his uncle Ben & aunt Norma and his aunt Jean; numerous cousins. Predeceased by his parents, Evan and Donna Elliott and by his brother, Tom. Celebration Of Life was held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from “The Garden Chapel” - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Officiant Mrs. Joyce Salie. Shared Memories were given by Robert Elliott. Music Ministry: Pianist - Mrs. M. Junice Headley; Hymn Selections: “In The Garden” & “Amazing Grace”. Honourary Pallbearers were His family and friends. Memorial Donations are requested to Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC), 111 Cardinal Crescent, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6H5. Private Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ HOEY: In Loving Memory of Patricia Elizabeth Hoey, born October 13, 1937 at Kinistino, SK., passed away March 19, 2017 in North Battleford, SK. Pat is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Deborah Patricia (Mark) Toole & family: Meaghen (Erikk) Isfeld Hudson; Erin; Daryl Clifford (Glenda) Hoey & family: Jennifer (Jay) Simpson - Emmalee, MacKenzie & Alex, Cheryl (Aaron) Long - Amy; Allan Marshall (Lorraine) Hoey & family: Ashley & Marshall. Predeceased by her parents: John Henry & Edith Sarah Marshall; brother, Bill Marshall. Celebration Of Life was held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Officiant Rev. Frances Patterson. Shared Memories were given by Maureen Bain. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman - Organist/Pianist; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Ilene Wettergreen – Director - “Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace” & “The Lord’s Prayer”; Hymn Selections: “How Great Thou Art”, “In The Garden” & “In The Bulb There Is A Flower”. Nurses Honor Guard were Friends representing Mom’s Profession. Honourary Pallbearers were All who loved and shared Mom’s life. Urn Bearers were Deborah, Daryl and Allan. Private Inurnment was at Prairie Willows Interment Garden City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
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GRANT: Neal Donald Grant October 26th, 1939 – March 27th, 2017. Neal Donald Grant was born on October 26th, 1939; the youngest of five children of John and Mary Grant. He was born and raised on a farm just south of Glenbush. Neal was very active in 4H as a young man and graduated from the Glenbush High School. In his younger years, he worked in many locations throughout the province and while working in Prince Albert, he met the love of his life -Angeline Mackie. They got married in May of 1963. They made their home in North Battleford where he worked at Saskatchewan Wheat Pool until his retirement. Of this marriage came two daughters, Darcia and Bonnie and they blessed him with five grandchildren in total. Angeline passed away in 1989. Neal’s love of sports was reflected through his coaching of ladies softball for many years and becoming Battlefords North Stars # 1 fan for over 40 years. He was also an avid Toronto Blue Jay’s fan. Neal loved gardening and he especially loved his flowers. He showed his generosity and kindness as he shared his produce with local neighbors and proved to be a strong driving force in the planning of the Grant Family Reunions. Neal was an avid coffee and tea goer and his presence will be missed. Neal was predeceased by his wife Angeline Mackie; his parents John and Mary Grant; and brothers Garry & Gethyn; as well as numerous relatives. He is survived by his daughters Darcia (Brian) Clark of Texas and their children Brady, Magan, Morgan and Jordan; and Bonnie (Richard) Risling of Wilkie, Sask. and their children; Courtney, Celina and Kyle; his brother Lorne (Ann) of Saskatoon; his sister Margret (Irv)Nowak of Edmonton, Alberta and special cousins Fred Grant and Lil Luthje. A Memorial Service for Neal was held on Friday March 31, 2017 at the Chapel of Sallows and MacDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Interment followed reception at Hyde Park Cemetery, Sandwith, Saskatchewan. Condolences for the family may be left at www.SallowandMcDonald.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Wally Markewich of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.
IN MEMORIAM
Remembering Neal Grant March 31, 2017
As his cousin I knew him for all his 77 years, including his several years in the Glenbush 4-H, but only in the last few did we really do enough things together to develop the closeness that we have recently enjoyed. The Clan Grant reunions were successful largely because Neal dug out the phone numbers or addresses of relatives some of us had hardly known of, let alone met. And he phoned everyone he could. In memory of his zeal for keeping the descendants of James and Margaret Rose Grant in contact with each other, we must now find in a younger member of the clan who will have the enthusiasm and energy to gather us again as a clan. His one-line jokes and his infectious humour that cracked the ice on many people’s problems, will be long remembered as he brought smiles to many sober faces. And I think Neal will be remembered by the many people for whom he always had a helping hand or a ride if that was needed. Our cousin Margrete Olson was one of his priorities and he was very disappointed when she moved
away to Paradise Hill and he could no longer be close enough to be of help for her. He stimulated my sister Lil and me to make several trips to visit that fine lady who is now 97. I mentioned my sister Lil. I think that Neal phoned her more often than I do. He forever wanted to help her with any problem that she might have if he found her worrying about something, and his calls always cheered her up. He didn’t seem to have problems himself. Most people have not heard about his deep concern about the Hyde Park Cemetery where his ashes were interred. Neal wasn’t concerned just about his own family, he was concerned that many graves had no markers of any kind to remind us all of the people who at one time were a part of our community. I feel guilty that only some inquiries were made and those graves are still unmarked. On the positive side, our community hall board has established a cemetery fund and hopefully some of us will take up that challenge Neal has left us. He was one of a kind, and I, Fred Grant, and all who knew him, will miss Neal.
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IN MEMORIAM
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Mason John O’Brien
Sept. 29, 1997 - April 5, 2003
I would give anything I own I’d give up my life, my heart, my home. I would give everything I own. Just to have you back again. Miss you every day. Megan, Michael, Mom & Dad
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In Loving Memory GILBERT MITCHELL
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Sad are the hearts that miss you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you is the hardest part of all. So we’ll hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain So walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Remember her with a smile today Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way she spoke The good advice she gave Her strength, her stance The way she loved to dance.
In our hearts you hold a place no one else will ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone A part of us went with you the day God called you home.
You did so many things for us Your heart always kind & true and when we needed someone most we could always count on you.
Your spirit will live on forever! Deeply missed and dearly loved
She was a lady of honesty Integrity and pride Important then is the way she lived not the way she died.
- Doreen (Steve), Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved Beyond words and missed beyond measure —LOVE your family
I not only lost a son, I lost a best friend. Love and miss you, Mom! God looked around his garden, And saw an empty space. Then he looked down here on earth, And saw your loving face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest. His garden must be beautiful, Because he only picks the best. A million times we’ll miss you, A million times we’ll cry. If love could have saved you, You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a special place, No one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God took you home. Forever missed by your family
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Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at 11:00 am in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to Thursday, April 13th, 2017 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For additional information, please visit www. rmofmervin.com or contact the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333 or at planner.rm499@rmofmervin. com. S.Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner March 23, 2017
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FEED & SEED
FEED & SEED
FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900.
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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252
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PETS
ADOPT A PET
Hey guys my name is Aboo and I am looking for my forever home and family. The shelter staff is super nice and they give me lots of luff and I sure will miss them, but what I really want is a place to call my home and a family to call my own. I absolutely luff to have my belly rubbed and I love to play. I keep trying to get that red dot but everytime it seems I just get close enough it moves away once again. My mission *get that red light* I swear I won’t let you down. If your looking for a new furr baby then you have come to the right place because I am looking for a new human pet. Come on down and meet me today, I can’t wait to meet you. Hello my name is Cuda, I’m on the search for a furever loving home!! I love playing with my toys, walking, jumping, and playing catch me if you can with the shelter staff. I am dog friendly, but can be over bearing cause of my size, it takes me some time to learn to trust, but once I do I am very loyal. I need an experienced owner who is familiar with the Doberman breed and will continue with my training. If you think you are my happy tail home please contact the shelter and ask for yours truly- Cuda! Hope to see you soon!
PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com
STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”PRICED TO SELL!” 20X21 $5,997 Front & Back Walls Included. 30X33 $7,339 No Ends Included 35X37 $11,782 One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036
AUTO MISCELLANEOUS Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster.
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Would like to THANK the following business, individual donors and all volunteers for helping make our Annual Dinner Auction a success: • A & M Auto • Access Cable • Al and Gloria Hunter • Al Klippenstein • Allan Currie • Anderson Pumphouse • Andrea Randall • Andrea Whelan/Seacret • Arch Rivals foot care • Armour Clean • Audra-Lynn Nelson • Aurora Boutique • Avon - Sonia Matthias • Avon - Whitney Elliott • Battleford Furniture • Battlefords Fit Body Bootcamp • Battlefords Flooring • Battlefords Massage Therapy • Blend • Blue Mountain Adventure Park • Boston Pizza • Boyd Autobody • Brenda Wagner • Brett Wilson • Canadian Badlands Passion Play • Cargill • Cheyne Plumbing and Heating • Cody Loewen - Living Books • Costco • County Cuisine • Crickle Creek (Saskatoon) • Dan Pollard • David Keys • Desiree Albert • Dougs Paint Shop • Dutch Growers • Early’s Farm and Garden • East Hill Honey Farm • Edgar Harder • Epic Printing • Evelyn Bergen • Fabricland • Family Pizza • Finning Cat • Fishers Drug Store • Friggstad family • From the Heart • G&C Asphalt • Germain Hall • Get nailed by BJ • Ginger and Irie’s Online Sales • Gold Eagle Lodge • Good Sense Computer • Guy’s Furniture • Gymnastics Club • Hafford Fine Foods • Heather Keskotagan • Hidden Meadow Ranch • Home Hardware Battleford Location
• Home Hardware North Battledord Location • HT Enterprises • Husky Athletics • Ilta Grain • Innovation Credit Union • Jake Miller • James Auto Repair • Jenita Mae Photography • Kal Tire • Kelly’s Computer Works • Kennedy Parables Saskatoon • KFC • L7 • Le Frog Repurposed Treasures (Allan Tritz) • Le-vel Thrive • Lifetime Fitness • Living Well • Lois Cooke • Love Yourself Beauty Products • M and M Meat • Maidstone AG Store • Mandy May Photography • Marshall and Linda Whelan • Megan Fransoo • Michelle Schafer • Mike’s Clubwear • Milbankes • Monica Wappel • Nations West Feild House • NB Fire Department • Norsask • North Star Pizza • Northern Nurseries • Northwest Parts and Service • Nufloors • Nutec Embroidery • Nutters • Patricia Delainey/ Pure Romance • Patricia Delainey/ Usborne Books • Peavey Mart • Pennydale • Pet Valu • Prairie Emu • Prairie Lily Cruise • Prairie Rose Creations • Pro Ag • Ranger Lake Bible Camp • River City Plumbing • Ron’s Designer Painting • Saskatchewan Roughrider • Runic Tanning • Sabrina Murdoch/Monat • Scholastics • Second Debut • Sherri Dzeylion • Shine ur Ride • Sobeys
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• Splish Splash • Stella and Dot Karla Shakotko • Stone Hall Castle (Regina) • Studio R Beauty Salon • Super A • Susan Johnson • Table Mountain • Taco Time • Territorial Youth Services • Tim Hortons • Tingley • Ultra Print • Valley Ford • Vandesypetype Hannah Dombowsky • Verity family • Viterra • WDM NB • Wild Boar Adventures • Yellow Sub • Your Next Barber Shop • Youth Farm Bible Camp • Zeke’s
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!
Lake Country Co-op is currently accepting applications for a: HOME CENTRE MANAGER in Big River and a BUILDING MATERIALS MANAGER in Prince Albert. Primary Job Functions Provide prompt personalized Legendary Service to all of our members and guests. Responsible for leading the overall operation of the Home Centre/ Building Materials department. Previous lumber and/or estimating experience in a retail environment with management experience is required. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity, Lake Country Co-op is a company that provides a safe and FUN work environment complete with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive salary, an employer matched pension and many career opportunities. If you are excited to join our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: matthew.stenerson@ lakecountrycoop.ca.
Peter’s Bros. Paving, south Okanagan paving company seeking experienced paving personnel (min. 3 years) for their highway division throughout BC. Relocation allowance may be available. Competitive wage $24.00 to $31.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca
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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS
Hafford and District
Recreation Board
AGM AGM
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 8:00 p.m.
Hafford & District Communiplex Everyone Welcome
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Table Mountain Ski & Board Club wants to say…
Thank You
To our Sponsors, Donors & Purchasers for making
Family Fun Night 2017 - Hawaii at the Hill our most successful year to date
Major Sponsor:
Cash Donors • Bridges Chevrolet • Canada’s Double Portion • Canadian Seed Coaters • Jacob Wiebe • Janzen Steel Buildings • Jason & Nicole Moore • Ken & Geryl Schaaf • Lakeland Vet / Dr. Haas • Leslie Pritchett • QQ Nails • Sylvester Glass
50/50 Prize Guarantee of $1000 sponsored by:
Desserts • Andrea Whelan • Angela Ward • Anneme Dunhin • Barb Turenne • Brenda Wagner • Brenda Wagner/ Purity Lacey • Caitlyn French and Monica Wappel • Cody Loewen • Debbie Miller • Debbie Wiebe • Gloria Martens • Janet Anderson • Jeremey Verity • Joseph Wappel • Nancy Kearnan • Rachael McDonald • Shelisse Kennedy • Sonia Matthias • Tanis Murdoch • The Cup Cafe & Bakery • Wendy and Howard Verity • Wendy Verity • Whitney Elliott
• KJ Music • North Battleford Golf & Country Club • Killer Golf • Gold Eagle Lodge • Mike Kramm & Jessica Labman • Battleford Furniture • Betty Bubbles & Oil Can Charlie’s • Bill & Don’s Mens Wear & Shoes • Blend Restaurant & Bar • Boston Pizza • Dorren & Lindsey Brebner • Brendon Boothman - RBC Dominion Securities • Co-op Aquatic Centre • Dairy Queen • Fit Body Boot Camp • From the Heart – Handmade Custom Wood Signs • Heidel Homes • Blake & Stacey Hesjedal • Home Hardware – Battleford • Gordon Lacoursiere • Judy Lavoie • Tyler & Vanessa Mack • Marmot Basin • Maunula Electric • Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor
Balloon Draw Sponsor:
Little Luau Kids Corner Sponsors:
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS: • Phase 4 Hair Co. & Esthetics • Pipes Fitness • Jason & Amy Ray • The Yellow Submarine • Vantage CPA • Zeke’s Jewellers • Backcountry Custom Ski & Board Tuning - Shaun Jamieson • Adam Harty • Moon’s Kitchen • Northern Nurseries • O LIV Photography • Deb Chapman • Discovery Co-op Leisure Time Sports • Farm Fresh Fitness – Kristi Rousseau • Larry Goodall • Bobbi Jean Kanz – Tupperware • Stacey Nelson - Arbonne • Janet Laird - Partylite • Tammy Saunders – Epicure • First Choice Auto & Detailing - Lloydminster • Source for Sports – Lloydminster • Sundance Ski & Board Shop • Jerry Polsky • Culligan • Battleford Super A Foods
THANK YOU TO TABLE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK!!!
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4-H North West
REGIONAL SPEECHES
Thank You
The speeches chair committee would like to thank the following people and businesses. Without their time and financial support this event would not be possible: The Judges Beth Walls, Jim Ellis, Terry Caldwell, Danielle Barrett, Stacey Mackay and Thomas Sullivan.
LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
AUCTIONS
will be held on
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Hafford Seniors’ Centre BATTLEFORDS MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Upcoming Sales:
Saturday, April 22 Parkside - Coin and Currency Sale 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 29 Spiritwood - Sheila Chubak
Shop, Household, Furniture Antiques & Collectables - 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Co-op Café Territorial Place Mall Supper - 6:00 pm Meeting - 7:00 pm Advance Meal Tickets - $6.00 Day of Meeting - $7.00 Tickets available at the Administration Office, Pharmacy, Agro Centre, Glaslyn & Radisson
Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
- Board of Directors Report - Financial Statement - Audit Report - Announcement of 2016 Allocations - Amendment to Bylaw 22(c) - Joint Memberships
7:00 p.m. - Room #107 Don Ross
DISCOVERY
Constitutional Changes are posted on battlefordsminorhockey.ca under the AGM Tab. All voting members welcome.
TENDERS
Memberships must be paid prior to the AGM.
Town of Battleford Public Notice It’s Spring and Auction Sale time
ANNUAL MEETING
Annual Ratepayers Meeting
The Volunteers Nicole Hoffos and Doug Saroka along with the members of Reigning Riders, Eagle Hills and Rocking H 4-H clubs that were in attendance.
Special thanks go out to the Platinum sponsors Pattison Agriculture and SIGA
MEETINGS
RM of Redberry No. 435
The Emcee Heath Gabruch.
Gold Sponsors Viterra, Innovation Credit Union, Sasktel, Western Financial, Discovery Co-op, Bee-Js, Norsask Farm Equipment, City of North Battleford, Rotary International, Battleford Animal Hospital, Lakeland Vet Services, Cavalier Agrow, RBC Dominion, Bernie’s Grain Hauling, Richardson Pioneer, Scott Campbell Dodge, Valley Ford, Nutter’s and Sask Energy
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Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 7/2016, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Rozone the following lands, located in the South 1/2 of Section 1, Township 44, Range 17, W3M: • Proposed Lots 1 - 5, Block 103, shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision, prepared by Regan Raynor, S.L.S., dated November 23rd, 2016 and amended on March 1st, 2017 from FUD - Future Urban Development District to C2 - Highway Commercial District, as shown within the bold dashed line on Sketch “A” below: Sketch “A”
Saturday, May 13 Spiritwood - Auralia Wasden
FUEL TENDER Tenders are now being accepted for the following: - approximately 270,000 litres of clear diesel, to be delivered throughout the year - approximately 20,000 litres of regular gasoline - prices per litre for 15W40 motor oil on 205 L drums - hydraulic oil with equivalent standards to the following: • • • • • • •
CAT TO-4 SAE 10W CAT-TDTO SAE 30W CAT TDTO TMS Industrial Hydro Oil, HVI 32 John Deere Hy Guard Synthetic ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Torque Series IV Please submit tenders by April 13th, 2017 marked “FUEL TENDER” to the undersigned: The Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0
NOTE: Lowest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.
Shop, Household, Antiques & Collectables 10:00 a.m. Check out our Website and Facebook for more detailed listings www.boechlerschiraauction.com
BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING
DRIVER
EDUCATION
Fred 306-883-2797 or 306-883-7368 Kelly Schneider 306-342-4647 or 306-386-7110 Box 552
Spiritwood, SK
Prov. Lic. #332982
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CONTRACTOR
REASON The reason for the amendment is to provide for new highway commercial development in proximity to Highway #16. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 92 - 23rd Street West, in the Town of Battleford, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at the cost of $5.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearing. Issued a the Town of Battleford this 6th day of April, 2017. John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer
Community Safety and Crime Prevention
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Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women. A message from the Canada Safety Council
Northwest School Division No. 203 is requesting TENDERS from Driver Education Contractors for a three (3) year term, those being 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20, for approximately 87 students in the following communities. Paradise Hill, Turtleford, Glaslyn, Edam and St. Walburg Please request a RFP package if you intend to submit a tender related to this contract. Tenders will be open until a suitable pool has been received. Please forward tenders to: Attention: Michelle Pickett, Finance Systems Manager Northwest School Division No. 203 525-5th Street West MEADOW LAKE, SK S9X 1B4 Phone: (306) 236-5614 Fax: (306) 236-3922 Email: michelle.pickett@nwsd.ca
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is currently looking for a
Community Health Nurse
Please view the full job advertisement in the careers section on our company website:
www.brt6hc.ca
Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas
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All District First Nations Cando Cochin Cut Knife Glaslyn Hafford Lashburn Livelong
• Mervin • North of the Gully • • • • •
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Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford
NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions. Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed above.
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Inspiring music week for participants and spectators
all the music disciplines, categories, and age ranges. The performances begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 a seat with free admission for performers, students, award recipients, session sponsors and award donors. Accessing the Dekker Centre is a treat for performers but would not be possible this year without the support of sponsor Lakeland Veterinary Services. In keeping with the ongoing spirit of support from local radio stations, Nick Fransoo has agreed to be the gala MC. Tickets are purchased at the door on the night of the
gala. To be eligible for scholarships and awards, participants must be 19 years or under and have lived in the Battlefords and district for a minimum of six months prior to the festival or be furthering their education elsewhere but still supported by parents living in the Battlefords district. The festival cannot function without the many volunteers working as door stewards and secretaries. Setting up and tearing down is much less of a burden with many hands helping. There would not be a stage to showcase local tal-
ent without the flexibility of festival venues. Third United Church accommodated the bulk of this year’s festival traffic providing performance and warm up spaces. Looking ahead to next season, do keep in mind that we are always looking for parents and community-minded music lovers to step forward and say, “How can I help?” If you might be willing to assist, even in a small way with the 2018 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival, simply share your interest with any committee member. “In regard to music, I just think that it’s always best to have an attitude of being a perpetual student and always look to learn something new about music, because there’s always something new to learn. Don’t dismiss something out of hand because you think it’s either beneath you or outside of the realm of where your interests lie.” — David Sanborn
Staff
ney, and Leslie Nordell; Lundberg is chair. Turtleford Housing Authority provides daily management of 23 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal‑provincial‑municipal cost‑sharing agreement. Dale Drechsel and Donald Wishart have been reappointed to the St. Walburg Housing Authority board of directors. Other members are Charles
George, Darlene Davidson and chair Gary Armstrong. St. Walburg Housing Authority manages 38 housing units. Finally, Rhonda Funk has been reappointed to the Borden Housing Authority board of directors. Other directors are Heather Schroeder, Ivan Youchezin, Emily Saunders and chair Melvin Brooke. Borden Housing Authority manages 13 housing units.
Health Complex 306-8834432. Parents along with their young children may visit residents on a oneto-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week. Entertainment – Evergreen Health Centre
306-984-2136.Volunteer performers (musicians, magicians, actors) share their talents with residents in long-term care.
By Kelly Waters
Battlefords Music Festival Committee
It has been a packed but inspiring week for participants and spectators of this year’s festival. Vocal, musical theatres, speech arts and band have already come to a close and kept Logie Hall at Third Avenue United Church busy ringing with music all week long. If you have not been able to attend thus far, there is still time to enjoy piano and strings classes. Friday, strings open with concertos and then fiddling later in the schedule. The final discipline of piano entries runs from Thursday evening with Canadian repertoire through Sunday afternoon recital pieces. All sessions are open to the public. Donations towards festival expenses are gratefully accepted at the door of venues. When coming out to support young musicians from our community, please keep good performance manners and etiquette in mind. While enjoying the extensive talent being nurtured in the Battlefords area, remember that performers have one opportunity to showcase their work. Ensure that you are not responsible for distractions. No photography or video recordings are allowed during performances, adjudications or certificate presentations. Be sure to congratulate all performers for their accomplishments and successes. Support Dekker Centre performances of adjudicator chosen highlights of the Battlefords Music Festival on Wednesday, April 12. The evening will feature
estival Fanfare Arpil 1-9, 2017 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival
Appointments made to NW housing authorities A number of appointments have been announced by the province’s Social Services ministry for the local housing authorities in Turtleford, St. Walburg and Borden. Louise Lundberg, Helen Starnes and Lorna Chambers have been reappointed to the Turtleford Housing Authority board of directors. Other members of the board are Marilyn Bleak-
Parent-tot program connects generations Submitted
Prince Albert Parkland Health Region
VP Marketing wanted. Innovation Credit Union is seeking continuance as a Federal Credit Union so that we can serve members across Canada. In preparation for continuance, we are seeking a VP of Marketing to create, develop and implement transformational branding, advertising and digital marketing programs. This position requires an individual who loves to take initiatives to the next level. Good enough, isn’t for this person. Good enough, isn’t for Innovation. If you think you are this individual, visit the career section of our website to view the full details (and apply) for this position or any of our positions. www.innovationcu.ca
The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot Program – Spiritwood and District
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By E. Gardiner “Fine art is that in which the hand, the head and the heart of man go together.” — John Ruskin Because of an early spring day only a few Battlefirds Art Club members came to the Don Ross Centre Tuesday to hone their creative abilities. We really appreciated a representative from the art galleries sharing pertinent information with our members. This is very valuable to us. Register early at the Allan Sapp Gallery for the Jan Layh water colour workshop on May 5 and 6. Drop into the Frontier Mall and visit the Art Club members’ display.
Colin from Lakeland headquarters recommends the book The Devil’s Mercedes: The Bizarre and Disturbing Adventures of Hitler’s Limousine in America by Robert Klara. It is a fun read about the sordid history of Hitler’s famous Mercedes Benz limousine, the Grosser 770k. It’s a book for history buffs and car enthusiasts alike.
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IWD: strength, resilience of indigenous women Staff
Twenty individuals celebrated International Women’s Day on March 25 at the Pioneer Lodge in North Battleford.
The campaign theme this year was “Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Women.” E. Pellitier from Paynton opened the evening with a prayer. A cold plate salad
supper accompanied by fried chicken was shared. Marcella Pedersen, chair of the National Farmers Union Region No. 6’s Women’s Advisory Committee hosted the event with sponsor-
An International Women’s Day event was held March 25 at the Pioneer Lodge in North Battleford. Photo submitted
ship provided by Status of Women Canada. Speaking at the event, Pedersen informed attendees International Women’s Day’s inception. The first IWD was recognized and designated by the United Nations on March 8, 1975. By bringing together native and non-native women socially Pedersen said she hoped to foster an understanding of one another to break the pattern of racism, prejudice and injustice. Pedersen said the event was a way to bring people together to celebrate achievements while reminding others of the continued vigilance and action
COMING EVENTS
Saturday, April 8
Borden Bowling Banquet & Silent Auction at the Borden Community Centre at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 9
St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #7336 Sunday Brunch at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Preschoolers free. Everyone welcome.
Sunday, April 9
Girl Guide Cookies Blitz at the Discover Co-op Mall at 1:00 p.m. and door to door in select neighborhoods in the Battlefords.
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Monday, April 10
Adult LEGO Night - Why should kids have all the fun? Come join us as we relive our childhood with activities that are just as fun now as they were then for adults and teens at the North Battleford Library from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 11
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Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 942 - 98th Street from 2:00 4:00 p.m. Entertainment by Charlie Baillargeon. Bingo and lunch. All seniors welcome.
ALANON FAMILY GROUPS
Borden Senior’s Cronkinole Tournament in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m.
Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information. If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Alanon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.
Mondays, March 13 - April 10
Live Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop. 11:00 am at the Alex Dillabough Center, Battleford. Self-management program for individuals with chronic or ongoing health conditions. Topics discussed include: goal setting, healthy eating, exercise and activity, problem solving, decision making, communication. Call 306-446-8613 to register. Workshop runs for 6 consecutive weeks.
Tuesday, April 11
Wednesday, April 12
Borden Friendship Club Annual Meeting in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 15
Easter Egg Hunt - Kids Drop In Easter Egg Hunt at the North Battleford Library from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, April 17
Tuesdays, March 14 - April 11
Easter EggBot Fun - Join us at the North Battleford Library to design, create and play with our new eggbot. The EggBot is a friendly art robot that can draw on egg-shaped objects from the size of ping pong ball to that of a small grapefruit. Choose from several different patterns and colours and get creative. Easter fun doesn’t have to end quite yet at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, March 29 - May 31
Play with Puppets on the Green Screen - join the children’s department for some fun filled action at the North Battleford Library starting at 3:00 p.m.
Lenten Lunch Series 2017 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church 12:00 noon. All lunches are at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall 1302-99th Street, North Battleford. Everyone Welcome. Time for Tots at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. at the North Battleford Library. Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers.
Thursdays, April 6 & 13
LEGO Club at the North Battleford Library from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join our Kids Lego Club where you can create, build and use your imagination. Lego provided.
Friday, April 7
English Style Fish & Chips at the Royal Canadian Legion #70, 1352 - 100th Street from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 225 Advance tickets only phone 306-445-2173.
Friday, April 7
Tales and More at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 3 to 5 years.
Saturdays, April 1, May 6, June 10, July 8
Parenting after separation and divorce program from 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register call 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register.
Friday, March 24 - April 28
Youth Drop-In Gym Night for ages 13 - 19 at McKitrick School Gym, North Battleford from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. For more information contact Kayla at 306-441-0257.
Saturday, April 8
Line, Design & Loosening Up! This workshop is focused on using the principles and elements of design in a playful way to create very individual and dynamic artwork. Often we begin our work with preconceived ideas of how we want it to turn out and forget to play and interact intuitively with the materials to see where the process leads us. This workshop is about opening up to the adventure. These free workshops run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., all supplies included. Everyone welcome but must pre-register at the North Battleford Library or call 306-445-3206.
Monday, April 17
Tuesday, April 18
Borden Senior’s Kaiser Tournament in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18
Play with Puppets on the Green Screen - Join the children’s department for some fun filled action starting at 3:00 p.m. we will be playing with puppets on the new green screen at the North Battleford Library for children and teens.
Wednesday, April 19
Unbelieva-Bubble Bubble Show - join Dee Dee Darling’s, Carisa Hendrix, the amazing children’s performer, for a creative and highly interactive show of mind-blowing bubble magic. Children will learn all about the science behind the bubble-smiting fun at the North Battleford Library at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 20
Makerspace Play Date - join us at the North Battleford Library to play with some of the newest games, robots and maker kits to join the Library. From beginning robotics to computing, we’ve got something form everyone starting at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26
Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper & Birthdays in the Club Room at 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 29
Topline Social Dance Club - Gold Tones at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.
Sunday, April 30
Borden Dance Club Recital in Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6
Paynton History Book Launch - RSVP for Paynton History Book Launch by March 31 or to preorder books or CD’s contact Enola Valliere 306-895-4303 or Marie Ferguson 306-895-4825, or payntonhistorybook @outlook.com. Saturday Performance - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday Supper/Social 6:00 p.m. Sunday Pancake Breakfast 9:30 a.m.
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required to ensure women’s equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life. Pedersen also referenced other causes gaining attention, stating that when the Idle No More Movement, missing and murdered women, truth and reconciliation hearings and Standing Rock are considered, indigenous voices are beginning to be heard. “We are here today to make a difference; think globally but act locally,” Pedersen said. “Make every day International Women’s Day. Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.” Pedersen shared her childhood experience attending residential schools, recounting her feelings of low self-esteem. Pedersen was able to leave the residential school halfway through the school year, meaning she did not experience loss of identity, parents, language, culture or heritage that is common with other residential school stories. “Is it any wonder that we have the problems we have today with that background, as well as government policies,” she asked those in attendance. Pedersen said she learned people change only through suffering or by education. “Indigenous peoples have suffered enough. We must move forward by educating ourselves of their struggles. We need First Nations peoples to teach us, but we have to be willing to listen.” She also spoke of the need for forgiveness, both for the abusers and the self, in order for individuals to move on. “We are only hurting ourselves. We won’t forget the abuse, but we can forgive, with our creator’s help to become stronger and more resilient. As Nelson Mandela says, ‘When a deep injury is done to us, we never heal until we forgive.’ “We must strive to be moved by a generosity of spirit that will enable us to outgrow the hatred and conflicts of the past. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” Guest speaker J. Spyglass spoke about her struggles with memories of residential schools and how it had affected her life and family. Spyglass and her two brothers were picked up and put in the back of a station wagon and taken away. If one wet the bed, the child’s face was rubbed into it. One time a student threw up in his bowl and was forced to continue eating. She lost her brother to tuberculosis during this time. But she is a survivor. Eleanor Sunchild, a Cree lawyer from Thunder-
child First Nation, has been practicing law for 12 years, and has worked extensively in the indigenous communities. She talked with passion of the many injustices done to residential school survivors and the Sixties Scoop victims and about the myth of colonization. Sunchild spoke about the correlation between residential school survivors and suicide. She explained how the residential schools contributed to low selfesteem, anger, addictions, self-blame, lack of trust, PTSD, marginalization and intergenerational effects. In a related topic, Sunchild said girls under 18 are most targeted when it comes to missing and murdered aboriginal women. According to the Native Women’s Association of Canada, 67 per cent of these missing women are murder victims while 20 per cent are missing. The problem is greatest on the Prairies. Ten per cent of the missing people in Canada are First Nation, while they account for only three per cent of the total population. Most are under 31 years of age and 17 per cent are under 18. Sunchild said she would like to see more aboriginal women in the Senate, and as lawyers, social workers and students. Closing on a message of hope, she said communities are healing and women are influential in that healing. She claims they are the ones who have to break the cycles of oppression and pain. Carma Albert of Sweet Grass First Nation spoke of women and achievement. She noted her family are successful farmers despite laws that did not allow First Nation farmers to get loans for crop production, machinery or other needs. They have been farming since 1921 with her children being the fourth generation of farmers. Albert wondered if they were so successful because they hadn’t gone to residential schools. Her daughter, Lanie, had a successful career as an accountant until she suffered a stroke at the age of 30. Her son Albert has been physically challenged since childhood. Albert credits her faith with seeing her through all her struggles. The evening closed with door prizes and intermingling of participants. At the beginning of the event, attendees were asked to come up with names of Saskatchewan women who they think should be recognized. Those in attendance shared the names of 150 women who should be recognized for their achievements, their struggles and for surviving. Reflecting on the celebration, Pedersen was pleased, noting, “People made an effort to understand one another thus breaking the pattern of racism, prejudice and injustice. People listened, praised and applauded speakers for their strength and resilience.”