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Volume 107 No. 36
North Battleford, Sask.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Smoky Smokies
The Battlefords Wildlife Federation held their 70th annual Smoker on the weekend. Crowds lined up in anticipation of one of the most waited-for meals of the year while volunteers turned out mountains of meat, some of it wild, and other tasty dishes. There were also displays and information booths. See Thursday’s Regional Optimist for more on the Smoker. Photo by Jayne Foster
This week in ... A look back at the news stories making the pages of the News-Optimist in ...
1982
By Becky Doig Editor
• It was provincial election time in the spring of 1982. The front page of the News-
Optimist April 20 edition profiled the Progressive Conservative candidates for the Northwest riding. On the ballot in 1982 were: Harry Baker, Biggar; Jim Garner, Wilkie; John Gerich, Redberry; Michael Hopener, Cut Knife-Lloydminster; George McLeod, Meadow Lake; Colin Maxwell, Turtleford; and Myles Morin, the Battlefords. • A settlement was close in a strange fraud case. Money that should have gone to Guaranty Trust Company of Canada, that farmers had paid for farm implements, was instead stolen by Ed Tetrault of Lukowich & Tet-
rault Farm Equipment Ltd. He was later convicted and sent to jail. The outcome of the fraud was farmers looking down the barrel of paying for the implements twice because the trust company held liens on the machinery. The trust company agreed to write off 50 per cent of the debts, while the provincial government kicked in 25 per cent, leaving the farmers on the hook for the remaining 25 per cent. • The Ag. Society’s annual bull sale was front page news, with the judge praising the quality of the animals entered. Tom Dor-
rance of Wawota deemed the more than 100 entries representing five breeds as being of excellent quality, well muscled and proportionate to their height. • A former resident, Cpl. James Mundle, was among 65 Canadians recognized with the Order of Canada at a ceremony at Ottawa’s Rideau Hall. • Billed as Canada’s “national treasure,” Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Mario Bernardi, was scheduled to perform in North Battleford May 6 as part of an 11-stop tour.
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Changes coming to the Relay for Life By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Big changes are coming to the annual Relay for Life event in the Battlefords. The relay will move from its longtime Centennial Park venue inside to Battleford Arena in the town of Battleford for the event on June 5 of this year. It will also be a shorter event with the relay running six hours. Beyond that, it will be similar in format to past years with a Survivors’ Lap, a Caregiver’s Lap and the relay itself featuring various team entries. The changes were announced Thursday during the Canadian Cancer Society’s open house at their office in downtown North Battleford. There are a number of reasons for the move, but the general feeling was it was time for some changes. “We want to rejuvenate the event,” said Melissa Gerwing, Relay for Life specialist with the Canadian Cancer
Society. “We want to try and get as many people as we can out because it is a moving ceremony and a moving event.” The belief is having a shorter indoor event will encourage more seniors and cancer survivors to take part. As well, organizers hope it will appeal to families who might not have been so willing to stay up for an all-night event outside. “Mothers, fathers are going to be more apt to bring their family to a closed arena, especially with a sixhour event.” It is also no secret the timing of the event, which usually coincides with other Relay for Life events held across Canada, is not ideal for the outdoor conditions typically seen in Saskatchewan in the spring. Relay for Life chair Donna Roske said weather has been an issue. Recent years have seen snow, rain, wind and often cold conditions at Centennial Park. A couple of years ago weather conditions
were so bad that participants had to finish the relay inside the Civic Centre. “Being indoors, we’re hoping to get a lot more people coming out and supporting us,” said Roske. The change to Battleford Arena is similar to what has been seen at other Relay for Life events around Saskatchewan, which have also moved indoors. Because the event will be inside, the luminaries placed around the track will be battery-powered LEDs instead of candles. The organizers are still looking for teams for this year’s event, as well as volunteers. Teams can enter by registering online at relayforlife.ca/sk. Donations are also accepted at that website. So far 15 teams are registered and organizers have set a target of 24 entries that they hope will enter. They are hoping for 150 survivors to come out and celebrate, and also need 90 volunteers. Last year, more than 240 people participated.
and four personnel responded to a downed power line at 1 Jersey Street. A tractor trailer had come in contact with two power lines. No one was injured and
the department says the incident was mitigated with the co-ordination of the NBFD and a representative of SaskPower. At 3:49 p.m. an alarm
Mayor Ian Hamilton of North Battleford, Donna Roske, Melissa Gerwing and Councillor Gordon Yarde of Battleford were at the Canadian Cancer Society offices Thursday morning for the open house to kick off preparations for the Relay for Life, which this year is moving to a new locale at the Battleford Arena. Photo by John Cairns
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Youth arrested after threats made on Facebook Staff Facebook threats have lead to the arrest and charging of an 18-year-old male from Little Pine First Nation. Continued on Page 3
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LOCCSD students learn about saving money By John Cairns
The presenters spoke of the importance of saving money, and gave tips on how to save and how to find savings, such as looking for sales or discounts, or using coupons when shopping. They talked about ways to save money by walking or riding a bike as opposed to taking the bus or cab. They spoke of the difference between things people “want” and the things people “need” such as food, clothing or housing. As another example, they noted that if kids cut out a lot of impulse-buying of snacks from the store each day — candy, pop, chips — they could save between $700 and $900 a year. That fact made an im-
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It’s never too early to learn about how to wisely use money. Grade 7 students in the Light of Christ Catholic School Division gathered at a couple of locations to learn from representatives from Bank of Montreal as well as from the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce about how to manage their money. The presentation was called Talk With Our Kids About Money, and was held during the noon hour as a highlight of all-day money and finance days at each of the schools. The noon events were held at two locations. St. Mary School students were at Notre Dame for one, while students from EMBM were at Holy Family School for the other. The presentations were a way for the schools to provide some practical education and tips to the students about money, and to get them thinking about it.
Representatives from Bank of Montreal and from the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce were at Notre Dame School on Wednesday at noon for a session called Talk With Our Kids About Money, designed to teach the Grade 7 students there some practical and common-sense tips about how to manage their money. Inserted photo is Bill Volk of the Chamber of Commerce. Photos by John Cairns
The Bank of Montreal presenters at Notre Dame asked the students what the first thing was that came to
their mind about money, and one student replied “buying a Lamborghini.” In fact, saving money for
the big-ticket items, such as a first car or for education, was a key focus of the session.
Grass fire under control quickly Staff A small grass fire just half a kilometer north of the North Battleford Golf and Country Club’s 19th Tee kept firefighters busy for about 20 minutes Wednesday. North Battleford Fire Department sent two apparatus and four firefighters to the scene at about 4:40 p.m. NBFD reports fire crews were able to quickly contain the fire under tricky conditions involving high winds. One person on the scene reports the fire chief surmised the blaze began with a discarded cigarette. Battleford Fire Department also spent some time along the bank of the North Saskatchewan River just off Levee Road that same night. A fire in the bush was kept under close monitoring to ensure it did not spread. The site of the blaze was still smouldering the next morning.
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North Battleford Fire Department spent about 20 minutes at the scene of a grass fire April 15.
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A discarded cigarette is suspected to have ignited the blaze. Photos by Averil Hall
Facebook threat Continued from Page 2 Battlefords RCMP were advised of threats involving John Paul II Collegiate at about 3:40 p.m. Wednesday An investigation has resulted in the youth being charged with two counts of uttering rhreats. The accused appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday morning. The youth’s name is being withheld to protect the identity of one of the victims, police say. Battlefords RCMP say members continue to work with school administrators to ensure the safety of students and employees at the school.
pression on Notre Dame student Chayce Schmidt. “I was pretty surprised by that,” he said. “Each thing was only like three bucks, two bucks. I thought it would only be over $200.” Overall, Schmidt said he learned a lot “about saving, and tips on how to save.” Ricci Vargas, also a student from Notre Dame, took away the idea that “saving money is important, especially for the future. Especially if you’re going to go to university or college.” As for what she takes away from the presentation, Vargas says she plans to “save up” and “try not to spend my money on things I don’t need.”
Detachment members say they understand these types of situations are difficult for everyone involved and thank the community and everyone at the school for their support during this incident.
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Commentary
Don’t get your toga all in a twist By William Wardill Incredible as it may seem, when I was a lad I didn’t play baseball or chase reluctant maidens. Instead, I sat indoors in an overstuffed chair and dreamed about being a senator. I mean a senator dressed in a toga, a Roman senator. Those old boys made themselves useful. Senators stuck their knives into Julius Caesar and another one, who was good at oratory, preached his eulogy. You’re not likely to find any Canadian senators who are as active today. I perceive in the Canadian Senate a certain laziness and disinterest in political duties. I find no other fault in them. You take the cases of Mr. Duffy and Ms. Wallin, for instance. The mud-slingers of the press and the opposition parties are out in force, pelting them with all sorts of accusations short of murder. Nonsense. Their only faults are a deficiency in the study of accounting principles and a shaky acquaintance with the atlas of Canada. No rules have been broken. Just show me where the senate rules require
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members of that august chamber to be accountants and geographers. I’ll bet you can’t find anything. Another reprehensible thing is happening. People are blaming the leader of my government that is in Ottawa for appointing them in the first place. They even go further. They want to abolish the Senate or, at least, turn it into an elected body. They have no understanding of the time-honoured principle that makes new senators the appointees of the government in power. In order to be sure the right ballots went into the box in the next election, Mr. Harper appointed Mr. Duffy and Ms. Wallin as political sex symbols. Come to think of it, Mr. Duffy still looks kind of cuddly and I suppose at one time Ms. Wallin did, too. As a loyal Canadian, I have advice for my government that will help it to maintain the powers and prerogatives which it presently holds: • Don’t pay any attention to First Nation agitators. Their
ancestors never had a valid title deed. • Don’t sit in quiet dignity and let the CBC say nasty things about you. • Don’t back off on your law and order agenda. I know a lot of people who should be in jail. Building more prisons will stimulate the economy. • Don’t back off on your treatment of temporary foreign workers. You can make Canadians do the work they are doing. Just stop paying Canadians for not working. Kill all the support programs. Set up the Dominion Potential Employees Assessment Program (DPEAP) to direct nonworking Canadians into positions they are physically and mentally able to fill. Pay for the program by an extra tax on employers that presently hire cut-rate TFWs. • Explain to people that you can’t be bothered with a lot of domestic stuff while you are cooking up trade deals. Explain that we need to get oil and liquefied natural gas to China and India and we can’t let whales, caribou and Indians get in the way. Explain that these increased exports will bring untold wealth to the oligarchs and that they will share some of it with the rest of us. • Explain how necessary it is for us to follow the American lead in everything military until the Keystone Pipeline is approved. • Be prepared to accept the advice of outside, nonoligarchic sources of wisdom such as me. I work professionally as the Bureau of Unlimited Resources Program (BURP). If there is anything more I can do for my government that is in Ottawa, a person in authority has only to ask.
By Becky Doig Editor
CAA Saskatchewan is set to release its annual top 10 list of the worst roads in Saskatchewan. The campaign has been going on for several years with Highway 24 in the Leoville area earning top standing last year and Highway 123 near Cumberland House earning the honours in 2013. A weekend road trip has me voting for Highway 21 south of Unity all the way to Leader. I was travelling with family with Medicine Hat, Alta. as our destination. When I found out the chosen route was Highway 21 all the way to where we would head west towards Burstall I advised against it. I was overruled, so I was able to relive that lovely piece of Saskatchewan’s transportation network after actively avoiding it for many years. It hasn’t changed much. Between Unity and Kindersley it intermittently deteriorates into conditions alluded to in the cartoon on this page. The highway goes right through downtown Kerrobert and there it isn’t just broken pavement. There is no pavement and what is left to drive on is nearly impassable. Although to give credit it was being groomed by a man driving an ancient tractor pulling an even more ancient grading device. South of Kindersley it was a trip back in time to when I used to take that route to Consul to visit my dad when my kids were little. This trip I was helping amuse two grandsons on a very long road trip. I observed the littlest guy, something of a light sleeper, had a much more relaxing snooze once we got onto an Alberta highway.
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Grade 3 students visit Mayor Ian Hamilton Submitted Mayor Ian Hamilton told Grade 3 students from St. Mary Elementary School he was inspired earlier this year by an 11-year-old boy who wrote to him asking for playground equipment. “He is only 11 years old and he wrote me a letter and I have to say I was pretty impressed with that,” said the City of North Battleford’s mayor. During their class tour of City Hall, the students had a question-and-answer period with Mayor Hamilton in council chambers. He urged every one of them to get involved in making North Battleford an even better place and suggested they might take part in the big Earth Day cleanup April 22 – or even one day run for a seat on council or the mayoralty itself. When Mayor Hamilton offered up his own chair to the students, hands shot up and several of them rushed up to be the first to sit in the mayor’s chair in the council chambers. Future leaders, undoubtedly, every one of them. Grade 3 students from St. Mary Elementary School visit Mayor Ian Hamilton in North Battleford Council Chambers. Photo submitted
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Book sale Thurs. Submitted The Battlefords North West Historical Society (non-profit organization) has produced Notables and it is now available for sale at $20 per copy. This book was born from the 2013 Centennial Celebrations Historical Committee who, with Richard Hiebert, created an article a week throughout the centennial year recognizing extraordinary citizens of North Battleford. There will be a table set up at the Coop Mall Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the book will be available there. If you would like a copy you can also pick them up at Western
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Flu season’s over, now it’s time to take your legal temperature. Sometimes people don’t realize they have a legal issue; sometimes they do realize it, but don’t know where to turn for help, says John Sims, chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Access to Justice Committee and former federal deputy minister of justice. The committee has developed a series of cards or “legal health checks” for people to use to gauge their legal health in certain situations, and decide whether they need to look for more information or legal help. The six cards released April 16, which is Law Day in Canada, deal with
issues ranging from writing a will, to your rights as a non-unionized employee, to deciding whether some form of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, might be appropriate if you’re going through a divorce. An earlier set of six cards, released last year, alerted those buying their first home to questions they should be able to answer; offered up some advice on basic steps to take for legal wellness; and talked about things to think about when you’re out on your own for the first time among other
topics. A report published by the Access to Justice Committee in 2013, titled Reaching Equal Justice, stressed the need for the general public to be better equipped to identify legal problems and know when and where to go for help. These checks are intended to be an important step in that process. “People need to have a better idea of what their legal rights are, and when they could be heading into legal trouble – because it’s not always as obvious as, say, a criminal matter,” Sims says. “And having an
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Sh making her worse and it n how without too ma lai exp Sa to d if har ht ug it’s s en they go for tho e wh say e Sh Michaud l better. kilter.” could do that, becaus with she began to fee symptoms thrown off e ld the liv cou th to y e wi l the abl e her surrounddea is yb of ud her ma are ps d, cha aw hel ine Mi Sadie With Sadie, lks, she is more s just better tra wa wa die caher ise up erw e and oth giv ers to n’t ilrunn that have caused her ependence she would it work, so she called Tra ings. and her active an ind s. “It keeps realize she could make n’t . did up she die t, Sa k firs at pic reer, her driver’s licence t, to bu ered “I talk to her a lot,” she add doing.” have, off y the d aze am g. s do I’m wa e at ud vic wh cha die as a ser lifestyle. my brain focused as to After her training, Mi entia to un- even use Sa my dog. I’ve had her since I and to her g. do s “You’d have to have dem her wa e in e adi ng “S She also talks a lot to Sadie cha the at she ,” he me “S es s. ent giv say fer g dif she back a derstand what the do here five years ago,” cat at home. “I think they gave me at she does for moved ted on what b.” La cue says. “You can’t beat wh res “It keeps me concentra dog!” does was a she ive at nit wh Big cog to me the nt for t stuff just we ed es o tha iev do als e n bel e me. No huma At the time she my moment is becaus It was her turn next. Sh enced d to be anxeri ten exp ns ma had hu e she aus ms bec ble , for me ent pro goes for me.” po- River for training. other, or mad impairm they go on rk with Fran and Chris living in Alberta were tem s wo wa to ious about something or e she abl s ile Sadie is also helpful when wa wh “I t jus are ere y wh the un d, to er, for rs, oth ttle ine Ba or tra and about something rary. She moved to North their daily walks. [Oudshoorn], the owners some serido to be a good to and Jackie have lived for ne ded Re nee s I ent never as calm as a dog.” at par wh e “In traffic I can have nd her ex- dersta to Michaud her dle nt ve rta han lea po to ore I get to im bef ed ded k it’s nee end y I loo int w wh n’t ho s and do That’ s concerns. I for [Sadie] and about 25 years, ou der a lea g tin th rup wi t dis on tha s p nd get shi sta relation behind and e been stopped in that the public under al perience in Alberta her and re-establish a new s Michaud. “It out on the street. I’v ent rim det is rk wo its ay wondering wer,” say service dog doing the middle of the highw g was more leader-follo and it is her life. , do a do d to d nte ” wa ine ce. I tra pla is m.” o and g fro y int do t es ors cement tha to the job the “I’m very outdo where the traffic com ures I took a while to of the team s, f ent ard hal adv n erw se ma aft r, which is the hu fea on the no rtly to me al sho th has detriment She says she fortunately, that could go wi Un I . her saw I as Sadie was it, as soon as well. ely part of the dementia. ud had a setback. fying her as a go on. rm … I lik I adopted her,” Micha n’t sense sto ore l bef ica og me rol d pte neu Sadie wears a vest identi ado te olu she “I don’t fear things, I do “An abs o Not think “D , I tes and sta g t t stand do ves a jus e I the nag ic, and ma ud. sense pan even to service dog, ple ignore laughs Micha d with her and trained her to couldn’t function ficulties cognitively, out fear, I don’t peo atevny wh ma ly, ing nk ate thi tun ay for Pet.” Un “I worked har there or walk aw s having more dif g, wa do de the ma th wi ing we ct om so era r, bec ou int the sign and want to her up to speed in behavi ut doing things, that were er.” chaud, who is de- get here with me, and abo ll with her ryw eve nt we e Sh r. pai distracting the dog and Mi e n.” fin Neither does she see we a cer con a on d use foc til her un p ” her rk. kee k to wo g too for do It me the y. pending on even travelled with peripheral vision. That was in Januar ing from that time, her brothia wasn’t temporary. at ent and dem er, ov the what she’s doing. t rec Bu “I don’t sense things com to rch Ma ofud me cha th Mi his wi t e up tha lik t , gh “I don’t see Albert and It’s also unfortunate “When the dementia cau my side,” she explains. is er, who lives in Prince she ing ere hav wh ed, s on wa ask I siti , r, po gle ato a str ug m, I forget in admini more of a str ten finds herself them and, if I do see the g sister, is an education die?” vice dog. and became hin ser ryt a eve is die and g Sa do e” ov the “pr expected to uble coping with I’ve seen them.” “Why aren’t you using Sa mes rudely, if she’s tro make the n’t think she could. ud. “She kind of regressed did cha she Mi d s sai say She’s been asked, someti ud e,” As a result, she doesn’t cha els Mi e vic ser a a ng t usi sn’ be wa n’t she blind, as if she should bit in her behaviour.” wasn’t from an agency, decision to stop. isn’t obvious. She’s a al body stiffness Sadie I’m alert tot by ed gu pla s wa e dog for a disability that Sh “I’ve found with Sadie a guide dog. disability on s her ng wa at ini tra wh and on the l, ly, the es ica ect all icl og dir t rol veh ou ed, bably neu there are also been ask Her brother pointed inst the hu- that is pro e to whether ugh that aga sur ho es t or alt she go , s car t, rse a Wa ou s e. wo th it int wi ens e po de exp els ma she at e t , is, which medication tha road or someon they had done, at gre t apparent at first. man rights code. atever it may be.” she couldn’t use Sadie? the human rights wasn’ s. “I kicked wh walking say she sidered giving Sadie up. ” ch, con ear ly res ual She also points out it’s in act my e did Sh On one occasion, “I was “So I ng a benage ati str ma on on ’t ati can dem orm coffee ‘I is inf g ht, of for do s ug a ds s lot tho nal les I code that, un “At that point with her to McDo into gear and came across a service dog, ’” to g.” ds. e do civ don’t nee n – du ow she con ur ked at t yo wh no par is use t her car e a tha can haviour her, I can’t giv and didn’t see t said, yes, you tha its and e g Sh do vse. the go rci ch exe ked no roa par ds a really there’s no reason to app Sadie is a dog that nee ask me how you don’t see She discovered there is han the . at ley in wh val gs er ask do she riv e to vic the and e son – ser lor t oversees handler and no rea loves to swim and exp car but I didn’t see it that erning agency tha an her is e re giv ’t the t can bu .” , “I is. me tes of ht, lity Sta dler’s disabi Michaud thoug stepped out in front Canada or the United But, she does get life. I need to organization called Continued on Page 7
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with, three pere living Continued from Page 6 very much an outdoorsy ere I finally thought, ‘I lov wh d s ine wa I days of brain testing. tra t no ’s so recognize I’m die Sa what I and g and tin fer tes She says pre ” I the e.’ at in t wh her is and that quiet cts here, I love working “It was significan tin son ins the . has syud she rop cha t bu Mi neu t s a say with to do tha got the ball rolling here,” d.” As time went by, working more. began to feel that concrete evi- nee the point where the she s Michaud doesn’t have any o the h, wa pat t fel uro I nat at a wh e and ist gav e explored that option to log Sh hat cho “T int ing ash ily sm fam .” her me ce e “So instead of vin . iev too con bel to dence doctors needed to she almost moved there, She stops better and managed listed, and things car, she knows to stop. er felt it was right to rary setback. She’d also po nev tem a had s ud wa it cha r Mi “I actually had my house cto do ns. lai exp . ud ing job cha tak Mi her gh p,” on ou tly thr and I sto “Things happen for ficulties inter- convinced herself, too, par blame her cognitive dif fell through,” she says. it to t ry Bu . lga Ca had in ays rse Sadie also stops at all the alw ed the stress it was cou an apprentice carpentry She loved her work and a reason and I recogniz s . wa job in her bra e was the setng her cha ve she sections. pro fig e fun and to on me and we ure that n been suggested som ing as eve e ng n hav had bri soo As . art do sm to y I needed “She’s ver k in January.” “I was almost convinced ’s got it working. ll.” we lost all my ben- bac e decided, “I don’t want to push my did e I t hav I do a routine with her she pping bu uld it, th wo wi “I d s. gle say ug she str “I t,” Sh tha sna , ud ut going back to gress any quicker s came from my job like that,” says Micha When she went to see abo ension. efits. A lot of good thing luck. I don’t want to pro ibly intelt.” would set tha all reh d app she her fingers. “She’s incred ow the could sense d to and I kn a move uld have just tra nee she wo I ce I rk, n cti wo and tha pra to f sel to her my k ce ind bac to come e time for looks not beh ligent, so I for back in a lot of ways. Th “So I made the decision It’s now clear the job wa ewalk me sid the on uld ng wo I lki ht wa ug with her rt fresh. I tho ms. new challenges is past.” curb. So if Saskatchewan to sta cognitive- ing for ere I want- sympto wh life g things work ide my dec in and stopping on every n d the gle ug so, str or r er yea nev “I’d She intends to keep makin itant, she’ll sub for a e P.A rag in ave or n d, tha for her ttle hig Ba I don’t [stop], she’s hes rth had here. se or slow ed to be, here in No Saskatoon where my ly, never. I always ng … I actually stop or pull on the lea IT business for years, or n is, r ow the my bro ran my , … des ere “I am very good at adapti it wh gra of t ou me nps pri a sna t as tha d e I learned to do I worke down and worked way harder than owe that to teaching becaus kup brain friends were.” bac a y, m of “I’ ger bit f, a sur is sel the lly her g in rea lin it for myself.” ed so she She left it wide open, tel cipal. Something happen that for kids and now I do ut things do to ing go am I ution-oriented, in. sol y for me. She can think abo aga says, “I’m ver going to be sick ver it was.” e er ate Sh nev wh ” I of. to , ver nk me thi ate king to bla ke it work based e stress, wh that I wouldn’t She says, “I was never loo volun- all the things right, manag very focused on how to ma w, to not give g vin dri to up ple e peo gav ud ded nee Micha ht no , nothing like that. I just need to do.” on where I’m at where rig ole Père Mer- sue Éc l reaction might at g ica tarily in November. .” bin typ me sub the ed at job ng a wh t cha do it go She believe up, not into the o int ned tur at of. Th ing what’s been pro “I had already backed sh. do be p gli n teaching En just want to kee there will never I t the ks, e, Bu … roc cur be o int o ked int bac s. , ned say k,” she take any chances p, which tur neighbour’s car “I think it was just bad luc ” helping with principalshi working for me and not ck. tru my s on wa r I t rro tha mi ky the luc wrecked ause I can’t undo it.” “I consider myself very her recent full time. the three years bec I thought mayrk tine and Sadie e wo When she saw some of aus to bec e d, her k ate bac deb e lly com “I rea She lives her days by rou se weren’t s k able to ng sic thi be to the of nt e wa som n’t e t. do I iev test results, she knew tho be it’s too much and that I worked and ach fits right in in that respec I love routine. just accidents. hawed and thought what I always wanted to achieve in my career … and d me hem I so in. “She loves routine and , aga gly llin wi e t d ens sn’ she lic wa pu I my t and up tha e e same time, my “I gav the tim at a waste I’m glad I ignored it at I pretty much get up at the ng every- a waste of talent, wh lki l wa tia n ten bee po e I’v my s n the same evwa the is since I thought structure in the morning so [Sadie’s] a living up to what - forward.” on po ati my str s ini wa route that ht adm ug the the tho e of s ng yer where or taking the bus . We might cha admits the stress at other emplo e wh day do Sh is and ery e els e I eon tSo par som r. n t ato inistr icker tha ndard set of huge comfort tha likely led to a decline qu walk, but it’s within a sta tial, which was to be an adm ten job we .” job my that sense and e done. ing part of time teaching would hav routes. It’s comforting in dementia dove in, and I did it.” th wi ing y any e do rne s hav jou wa n’t ’s do she ud l t cha stil fel fatigue.” Mi She loved it, and she “I agree with that, but I allows me to manage my y to repair the end it.” the do s to ard d nte tow t wa Sadie. bu I – for it, started after a 2008 surger inning wanted to try But there is time off g floor hockey. well – in the beg new written regrets. I ed n oy bee enj e off,” laughs hav ays ld s’ alw cou day knee she’d injured playin It has . g o ng Michaud, wh “She has ‘do otoks, she was struggli Ok in ng s, ll, chi on we tea ati ing loc and eat t ing new her dog day, sh in She was liv demands, no challenges and starting fre Michaud. “Sunday is was nothing off to stress, new to ere end ns Th the e. pla by tim she t w the Bu no at t d. bu Alta., ll, she sai has considered moving, holidays are dog days.” y, but after she not sleeping we ’t have any thought, “I need she r unusual about the surger yea l oo is. sch she rd ere thi wh ing And when Michaud doesn a day at the y of started notic er, Riv follow sta to d Big nee s to I g get and vin en r oft mo cto went back to work she d do die tments, Sa She considere to go back to the th. It was a appoin wi e lov in changes. len fal had she ,” she says. through.” had been an area s simpler the river. she loves “I was not the same person e she had left Alberta, she ry, but smaller community where life wa ers. for t Be “She loves swimming, tha s ng thi on l bal the nn lga Ca ing ilru that’s my pp in , Tra dro th me nic s wi cli r for wa , ia “I ent and she could voluntee walking the trails and couldn’t keep called to the dem n. too . ska go Sa too agito to d get I nee ing en go n’t d Wh did didn’t make any sense, . ere too she sid se of peace, She also con keep she told herself sen ’t ldn cou it s, had en ion lly wh sat rea ht ver ug and tra t tho the ils and track of con “I just shut the door on tha ee years.” “There are two fields of tated, I take her down on t me.” sn’ t wa It tha ... ple s on peo cti of thr tru up ins for gro track of doctors ere’s the ose, and we see the owls, garage door nothing to do with - comes to me. 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Deadline: Friday 1 p.m. OBITUARIES SEIB: In Loving Memory Of Elmer Seib born July 2, 1928, North Battleford, SK., passed away April 8, 2015, Saskatoon, SK., at the age of 86. Survived by his loving Son and DaughterIn-Law, Richard and Audrey Seib; Granddaughter: Stephanie (Blair) McIntosh - Great-Grandsons: Seth and Carter; his siblings: Ray (Wendy) Seib, Eleanor Wappel and Vivian Seib; brotherin-law, Tom Caldwell; nieces, nephews and their families. Elmer will also be remembered by his special friends: Peter and Wendy Pauls and Jessie Smith. Predeceased by his loving wife, Thelma Seib; parents: John and Erma Seib; brother, Art Seib; sister, Lillian Caldwell; brothers-inlaw: Alfred Wappel and Dan Seib; sister-in-law, Vickie Seib and by all Thelma’s brothers, sisters and their spouses. Funeral Service was held on Monday, April 13, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. in ‘The Garden Chapel’, Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK. with Richard French officiating. Family Shared Memories were given by Richard French. Music Ministry: Mel Deagnon and Tom Caldwell “Mockingbird Hill” and “There’s A Blue Bird On My Window Sill”. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK. S0M 0E0. Interment, Garden of Christus, Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service Card of Thanks The family of Elmer Seib wish to extend sincere thanks to everyone for their acts of kindness at this difficult time. To Tom Caldwell and Mel Deagnon for the music; Richard French for the wonderful service; and everyone at Battlefords Funeral Service for their guidance and excellent care, Thank you. ____________________________________________________ DOUVILLE: In Loving Memory of Cora-Alice Douville born November 11, 1933, at Tulip District, SK., passed away March 22, 2015 in Delmas, SK. at the age of 81. Alice is lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Andrew (Barbara) - family: Janel (James)Hay -Ethan, Liam, Talia, Gavin, Ezra and Kalisi; Renee (Shane) Burkart: Haley, Tanis, Aowyn and Elora; Raelyn (Ryan) Ruotsalainen: Jordan, Julian; Adam; Roger (Stormie) - family: Sarah (fiance Brent) Lapawchuk Hannah and Abigayle, David-son Kolten (Jalene, Kealan and Taleah); Michele (Andrew) Tripps family: Daniel (Jody and Sawyer), Michael (Jessica) -son Emmett; brother, Jean-Paul Cote; sister, Noella Sayers; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her husband, Dennis Joseph Douville; parents, Hormidas and Eva Cote; in-laws, Alphonse and Noella Douville; brothers: Adrien, Leo, George, Fernand and Lawrence; sisters: Blanche, Yvonne and Simone. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. at St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle Roman Catholic Church, Delmas, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Father Greg Elder. Shared Family Memories were given by Michele Tripps. Music Ministry: Organist - Elizabeth Blais; Soloist - Robert MacKay. Honourary Pallbearers were All Who Shared Mom’s Life. Pallbearers were David Douville, Michael Tripps, James Hay, Adam Douville, Daniel Tripps and Ethan Hay. Memorial Donations are requested to the Donors Choice. Interment followed at St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle Parish Church Cemetery, Delmas, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. CARD OF THANKS The Douville families would like to express our deepest thanks to the following people, whom helped ease our burdens in our times of sorrow. Battlefords Funeral Service Staff and Bob MacKay for their compassion and professional care. To the ladies in Delmas for their beautiful lunch. You ladies went up and above on the lunch. Thank you to Father Greg Elder, for the service. Mom would of liked your spiritual words. To Elizabeth Blais, for her organ music. Thank you Elizabeth. You were always so kind to mom and we know she was smiling as she listened to your beautiful gift of music. To Robert MacKay our earth angel. You indeed make such a sorrowful time bearable, and your gift of voice is always so uplifting especially when our hearts were heavy with sorrow. A special thank you to friends and relatives for your gifts of words, cards and food. God Bless you all! Thank you. Andrew, Roger, Michele and their family’s ____________________________________________________
RUMPF: Mrs. Johanna Rumpf of North Battleford passed away on March 16, 2015 at the age of 90 years. A Funeral Mass Celebrating her Life was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2 P.M. from the St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Greg Elder officiating. Left to cherish Johanna’s memory are her son, Henry (Shawne) and their children: Allan (Janalee), Perry (Karen), Wayne(Shelly) and Mark(Britt), Courtney(Lance) Hagen and Ryan (Nicole) Combres; daughter, Gemma Rumpf, Dalmeny, SK and her children: Michael (Lisa) Melkert, London, ON, Shawn Melkert, Saskatoon, SK, Lanny Melkert, London, ON and Nicholas (Jenn) Melkert, Welland, ON; son, John (Karen) and their children: Jeffrey (Ray) and Darcy, Edmonton AB, Ashley (Tyson) Bertsch and Colby Sadlowski; daughter, Anita (Russ) Gibson, Rockhaven, SK and their children: Yolanda(Jeremy) Hansen, Regina, SK, Douglas (Sheri), Regina, SK and Geordie, Rockhaven, SK; son, Kelly (Janet) and their children: Brett (Jenna), Martensville, SK, Layne (Taylor) and Brooke (Garrett), Martensville, SK; two sisters, Bertha Allaria “Beppy”, London, ON and Martha, Holland. Numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Johannes and Anna Olde Hanhof; her husband, Martin; her daughter-in-law, Gloria Rumpf; her brothers, Gerhardus, Johannes, Hendrikus, Hermannus, Harry and Albertus; her sisters, Maria and Bertha Maria. Johanna Aleida Rumpf was born July 30, 1924 in Losser, Overijssel, Holland which was close to German border. She was the middle child of Johannes and Anna Olde Hanhof. When Johanna was 12 years old they moved to the city of Deventer and at 14 started working in a factory, as all the men were moved to Germany during the war. At 16 she worked as a conductor on the railroad. After the war she met Martin Rumpf at a dance in 1946. In 1947 they got married and he left for Indonesia for 3 years. Henry was born in February 1952 and then Martin started talking about moving to Canada, so in June they began their journey, Johanna being pregnant with Gemma. Once in Canada they were indentured farmers until they bought the homestead in 1958. Their dream was now a reality, but sometimes those dreams came at a high cost, the cost became more hard labour, picking roots and stones by hand, cutting trees for lumber to build the barns and fixing up the house to make it a home. In 1962 four years after purchase and 2 more children, John (1956) and Anita (1960), the farm was paid off. In 1963 Kelly was born. In the 1980’s they started going to Yuma, Arizona where they enjoyed and found many lifelong friends. After Martin passed away Johanna stayed on the farm until 2004 when she moved to a condo in Battleford. In 2012 she became a resident of Harwood Manor in North Battleford where she was very much loved and cared for. Her contagious laugh, her sense of humor and love for story telling never left her. The family of Johanna Rumpf would like to extend their appreciation to everyone for their kind words and support during our bereavement. We wish to express our gratitude to Father Greg Elder, the St. Vital choir and luncheon ladies and to Trevor Watts and the staff at Eternal Memories. We would also like to send a special thanks to the staff at Harwood Manor for their excellent care. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
WELLS: In Loving Memory Of George “Edwin” Wells, born September 25, 1928 in North Battleford, SK, passed away March 29, 2015 in North Battleford, SK at the age of 86. Survived by his sister, Mildred Whiteford; nieces and nephews: John Whitford, Larry Wells, Carol Whiteford, Bonnie Evans, Barry Whiteford, Vonnie Reid, Judy Zaychkowski, Dean Wells, Dale Wells, Tracy Whiteford and Kelly Samson. Celebration Of Life was held on Friday, April 10, 2015 - 1:30 p.m. at the Western Development Museum, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Master Of Ceremonies & Eulogist was Richard “Dick” Scotton. Video Tribute was assembled and presented by the W.D.M. Staff. MUSIC: “Danny Boy” and “Lord Of The Dance” Marilyn McGown & Richard Scotton. Memorial Donations: In lieu of flowers, donations in Edwin’s memory, are requested to the Western Development Museum, Box 183, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1. Interment: (at a later date). Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ STEACY: Mr. Brent Steacy of North Battleford, Sask, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the age of 67 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Beth and his sons: Chad (Tricia) and their children Ty and Reece; Todd and his son Connor; step-daughter Lana (Sheldon) Wohlberg and their children Carly and Jared; stepson Adam Bodman; his brother Terry (Judy) Steacy. Brent joins in eternal peace his parents John and Gladys Steacy. A celebration of Brent’s life was held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 from the Knights of Columbus Hall (1202 - 105th St, North Battleford, Sask) at 2 p.m. Those wishing to leave a condolence may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Memorial donations in Brent’s name may be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Palliative Care Unit (PO Box 1358, North Battleford, Sask S9A 3L8). Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service, North Battleford, Sask.
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OBITUARIES FRIEBEL: Albert Friebel passed away at the Battlefords District Care Centre, Battleford, Sask. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at the age of 97 years. Albert is survived by: his four daughters: Pearl (Keven) Ulrich, Carol (Ross) Burns, Esther (the late Joseph Forest) Delainey and Rachel (Harry) Dinisyk; grandchildren: Dan (Julie) Carey, Marv (Terri) Carey, Lee (Christine) Burns, Donna (Steve) Burns, Jonathan (Christel) Delainey, Dustin (Lori) Delainey, Clayton (Leanne) Delainey, Beverly (Chris) Oborowsky, Kenny (Ashley) Whittle and Anthony (Danielle) Whittle; great-grandchildren: Megan, Breanna, Christian, Cole, Adam, Hailea, Morgan, Lawrence, Marshall, Shayne, Sharla, Sharmaine, William, Alexander, Logan, Brooklynn, Blake, Chloe, Philip, Keisha, Daygen, Callie, Kenny (Ashley) and Anthony (Danielle); sisters: Elizabeth Wilson and Ruth Farnham and brother Jack Friebel, sisters-in-law, Emelia Friebel and Marge Friebel and numerous nieces and nephews. Albert was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Antonia Friebel, brothers, Kurt, Reinhard and David, sister, Erika Schmitt, sister-in-law, Helen Friebel, brothers-inlaw, Ralph Schmitt, John Wilson, Roy Farnham and granddaughter, Kimberly Delainey. The eulogy was given by Beverly Oborowsky. The soloist was Doreen Klatt. The pianist was Sandra Babcock. The hymns were: “Precious Lord Take My Hand” “He The Pearly Gates Will Open” and “In The Garden.” The honorary pallbearers were: Dan Carey, Marv Carey and Kenny Whittle. The active pallbearers were his grandsons: Jonathan Delainey, Lee Burns, Anthony Whittle, Clayton Delainey, Dustin Delainey and Chris Oborowsky. The interment was held at the Paradise Valley Cemetery, Paradise Valley, Alta. Donations in memory of Albert may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of Choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alta. administered the funeral arrangements. Eulogy Dad was born on Oct. 22, 1917 in the Neutral Hills, north of Consort, Alta. He was the third of eight children born to Paul and Antonia Friebel. His siblings were: Reinhard (Helen) Friebel, Curt (Emilia) Friebel, Erika (Ralph) Schmitt, Elizabeth (John) Wilson, Ruth (Roy) Farnham, Jack Friebel and David (Marge) Friebel. He took his schooling at the Sandhurst School south of the Neutral Hills. He completed Grade 8 and took most of his Grade 9 but when it was time to do his exams he didn’t even go because he knew he wouldn’t come close to passing his math as he hated algebra. He then stayed home to help his father with the farming. When he left home he worked for numerous farmers before he was conscripted into the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps in June of 1942. He took his basic training at Camrose, Alta. and was on his way to Halifax, N.S. to be deployed overseas when he ended up in hospital in Valcartier, Que. with ear infection. When he got out of hospital he was sent back to Calgary where he was a truck driver, chauffeur, and later drove fire truck. He was transferred to Camp Wainwright where he transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers Corps. He was discharged in Calgary in the spring of 1946. He served for three and a half years. Dad came to the Paradise Valley District on May 10, 1948. He arrived when the Battle River was flooded so Lyle Greenwood met him with two saddle horses and brought him across. They had to lift their feet out of the stirrups on the bridge to keep them out of the water. The first field work was just getting started so he started work immediately for a local farmer. That summer he met Phyllis Fulgham and they were married on Jan. 2, 1949. To this union, four girls were born; Pearl, Carol, Esther and Rachel. In the fall of 1949 Dad bought two quarters of land. The one being the home quarter where he lived until September of 2003. During his years of farming, Dad continued to work for various people to supplement the farm until the fall of 1973. This included such things as: helping farmers with seeding, summer fallowing, haying, and harvesting; running a Cat in the winter to clear brush, running a Cat in the summer to break land, silaging, building houses and being a director on the rural telephone company working at installing and repairing lines until the dial phones came in and custom combining. Other things Dad did was taking a truck load of potatoes to Keewaytin Bible Institute in Lac La Biche, Alta. each fall for the students and then staying for a few days to help with carpentry and maintenance work. Dad also loved hunting and fishing which he would do as often as time would allow with one neighbour or another. This included duck, goose and deer. I also think at least once he went hunting moose, but I don’t think he got anything. There were times where he would bring home so many fish we thought we would be sick of eating them. He also had honey bees and would extract the honey from the combs so that we always had all the honey we could ever want. They also took two trips to Costa Rica to help build churches and one trip on the Doulos mission ship. One of the ports the Doulos stopped at was Papua, New Guinea. In April of 1997 Dad had a farm auction as he had sold the land. He continued living there until 2003 when he made a really big move. He moved to North Battleford, Sask. At first he wasn’t happy with the move, but when summer came he had something to occupy his time. This was gopher-hunting, which he did well and often all summer long. There were four or five farmers in the area who asked him to look after the problem for them. He always kept track of his daily shoots and one summer he recorded over 5,000 gophers in one farmer’s pasture. This past summer, even though his mobility had become diminished, he was able to get out twice. Dad lived in an apartment on the seventh floor on the west side of North Battleford, which overlooks the North Saskatchewan River. This made it possible for him to see for miles, often watching semis coming and going both on Highway 16 to Lloydminster and with binoculars he could see them on Highway 40 to Cut Knife. This gave him the feeling of being in the country. He lived there until November of 2013, when he had to be hospitalized after falling and fracturing his hip. He had surgery, but did not regain his mobility enough to be able to go back home. It was at this time that he moved to Battleford District Care Centre where he resided until his passing. ____________________________________________________
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JOB OPPORTUNITY FAMILY SERVICE WORKERS (2) B.T.C. Human Services Corp. requires Family Service Workers who will do Child Protection on Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker Cree Nation and Lucky Man Cree Nation. In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse, assessing family function, determining risks to children’s safety, implementing intervention plans to address child protection issues, and providing support services to families. When necessary you will initiate court proceedings and work through this process with the family. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours. Qualified applicants should contact
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Summer Employment Battlefords Family Health Centre, located in downtown North Battleford is seeking applications for the Community Garden Project. Community Garden Outreach Workers will be recruited for summer employment. Position Summary: In keeping with the philosophy of Battlefords Family Health Centre, the Community Garden Outreach Workers will play an integral role in increasing the practice of healthy eating and active living behaviours of participants. Responsibilities: • To engage and support community members who are participating in the community garden project • To maintain upkeep of the garden and equipment • To plan, organize and deliver weekly garden events • To work with KidsFirst and the Healthy Living Team to incorporate gardening and produce into healthy eating and physical activities. • To assist with weekly and end of project reports. The successful candidate must: • Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal • Good computer skills • Be able to work flexible hours • Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and in a team setting • Have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle. • Possess some knowledge of gardening and food preparation or a willingness to learn. Hours of Work: Full-time positions from May 11th to August 28th, 2015 (35 hours per week at an hourly wage of $13.25 per hour). For more information: contact Carissa Kasper at Carissa.Kasper@brt6hc.ca or Carla at 937-6773. Submit a cover letter and resumé with 3 references by E-mail to: Carissa Kasper Carissa.Kasper@brt6hc.ca or Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre c/o Battlefords Family Health Centre 1192-101st St. North Battleford, Sk. S9A 0Z6 Fax: (306) 445-4887 Deadline for applications: April 28th, 2015 BFHC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Go for a walk and you could buy a goat By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
St. Vital Catholic School in Battleford has an active Me to We group and lately they’ve had goats on their minds. Inspired by Free the Children’s campaign to open opportunities to families in poverty by providing them with goats, they have already purchased approximately 50 goats, at $50 per goat, and they have a goal to reach at least 100.
The latest fundraising idea they’ve come up with is called the River Walk. The student behind the idea is Jayde Beasse, a Grade 7 student. In December, she told the News-Optimist last week, two speakers from Free the Children, a vast international charity and education group founded by two young Canadian brothers, came to their school. “They talked to the students and did activities and games about which countries
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Topline Social Dance Club -The Gold Tones - Easter at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.
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Saturday, April 25
90th Birthday Tea for Ann Brand at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.
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All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish Spring Fundraiser at the Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford. Supper, entertainment, dance and silent auction. Tickets available at Hudec Law Office 306-446-2555. Advance tickets only.
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Battlefords Jazz Society presents The Saskatoon Legendary R & B Revue at the North Battleford Legion, Sloan Auditorium, lower level at 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at Nufloors, Bee-J’s Office Plus and Jazz Society directors or phone 306-446-3210.
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North Battleford City Kinsmen Bands present Into the Joy of Spring featuring the Beginner & Intermediate Bands at the Dekker Centre at 2:30 p.m. Buy tickets online at dekkercentre.com or phone 306-4457700 ext. 2.
Sunday, May 3
Borden Dance Club Recital at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.
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1st Annual North Battleford Wiffle Ball Championship at the Battleford Arena. Call 306-445-7845 to register. Dance Saturday night. Beer gardens and concession.
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have poverty and which have more and at the end we talked about ways we can fundraise.” The students came up with four ideas and in the end decided to go with a walk and or run. A week later, she said, a group of Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 students got together and talked about what they would call it and how it would be done. Because they decided it would be a walk to the river and back from the school it would be called the River Walk, and it was scheduled for Saturday, May 9. All the students including pre-kindergarten and kindergarten have been given forms and pledge sheets to take home, said Jayd, and it’s also open to the public. “It’s family friendly,” said Jayd. To walk, run, bike or skateboard in the River Walk will cost $5 per individual or $15 per family. “And donations are accepted,” said Jayd. It will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and participants can do their walk, run, cycling or skateboarding anytime during that time period. The students taking part have been inspired by the Free the Children movement and its fundraising component Me to We. Billi-Dean Foulston said, “I wanted to do something like this because when I first came to this school this year I went to We Day and they were talking about how we can make a change. When we got back from that, a lot of people wanted to do different things and make a change and that was cool, so I started to help out.” Ally Rawlyk said, “My first We Day was last year and it made me realize lots of people don’t have as much stuff and lots of people do, and I just wanted to help out to make them feel the way that we do.” Ashley Hepp was also inspired by We Day. “Last year I wanted to do a fundraiser for animals around the world and then started to realize it’s not just animals that need our help, it’s humans too.” said Ashley. Rowan Tkatchuk has been inspired by her experiences when her father became ill. “It just made me want to help out other people,” she said. Brooklyn Jenner has also been inspired by losing three people close to her to cancer this year, and by media coverage of poverty and illness in other countries. “So I wanted to help out have them not get sick.” Coralee Knowles has seen the same media coverage and commercials for making a change by fostering a child. “Some people don’t want to make a change and they don’t want to help out, and to me they are just selfish and they want to do stuff for them and not other people.” Grace Dent also sees too much selfishness. Continued on Page 15
Some of the St. Vital Catholic School students who have been planning the River Walk fundraiser to take place Saturday, May 9. Back row left to right, Rowan Tkatchuk, Ally Rawlyk, Grace Dent, Jayd Beasse, Jordan Heintz and Ashley Hepp. Front row left to right, Mrs. Kelly Waters, Brooklyn Jenner, Hannah Kopp, Billi-Dean Foulston and Coralee Knowles. Photos by Jayne Foster
Goat valentines were the brainchild of Ally Rawlyk. She and Grace Dent show some of them off.
A bulletin board at St. Vital Catholic School in Battleford shows how many goats have been purchased for families in Haiti and Kenya through fundraising done by the school’s We to Me club. Left to right are Jordan Heintz, Hannah Kopp and Jayd Beasse.
The sales of goat cookies have helped raise funds to purchase goats for families in Haiti and Kenya.
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Go for a walk and you could buy a goat Continued from Page 14 “When I went to We Day this year, it kind of changed because I saw all those people who need help.” It’s not right to be asking for more when we already have a lot, she said, but other people don’t even have food or clean water. “We should be helping theminstead of asking for more stuff for ourselves.” Jordan Heintz has always wanted to do be involved in something like she has found with the We to Me club at St. Vital. “When I was little I wanted to sell some of my toys for other kids as a fundraiser.” Her mom suggested she wait until she was about 10, and she could start something like that. “I went to We Day last year and they talked about raising money for goats and I felt really inspired so I felt the need that I wanted to make a change,” said Jordan. She said there have been some bumps along the way but they’ve been having bake sales and have made and sold goat cookies. “I wanted to start a group that would help me raise money,” said Jordan. “I used to think you could only be up top to raise money but then I found out it was all at my fingertips and that I had the power to start a group like Goat Girls, with me as the founder and my two coworkers Hannah and Ashley.” The first batch of goats has gone to Haiti and next batch to Kenya, said teacher and We to Me leader Kelly Waters. She added that when We to Me first formed, the members made a decision that for every dollar that went to global child poverty issues, a dollar would also go to a local cause, such as the food bank. Jayd said on the River Walk form, it indicates sponsors can also designate their donation to the local food bank or milk program. Goats have become a theme throughout the school, and a bulletin board near the library displays the progress of the goat-buying project. Ally said, “We were in the middle of talking about goats and raising money for goats,” so she thought, why not have goat valentines for Valentines Day this year? The idea took off and everybody started looking for goat pictures and goat sayings, she said. Goat Girls co-founder Hannah Kopp said she was so inspired by being part of Goat Girls that, at home, she began to do some research. Through that research, she found she would also like to get involved in another Free the Children campaign, We Are Silent. Hannah, Coralee, Rowan, Brooklyn, Billi-Dean and Grace organized and wrote a We Are Silent presentation they shared with
the other classes in their school Thursday. By taking part in moments of silence Thursday, said Jayd, they were giving a voice to others who don’t have a voice. Jordan added those without a voice include victims of bullying and people who are depressed or who have suicidal thoughts. Billi-Dean said, “We are silent so we can give others courage that don’t have voices to speak up.”
The international movement of Me to We began with the two brothers who founded Free The Children, an international charity and educational partner believing in a world where all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change. Through their work with Free The Children, Craig and Marc Kielburger saw how every great change begins with small, positive actions—and how such ac-
tions not only help humanity as a whole, but transform the life of the individual taking action. With input from the world’s leading experts on social action, they turned this idea into a philosophy of social entrepreneurship to support Free The Children’s work at home and abroad. Through Me to We individuals may learn from speakers who carry a message of action and hope, develop leadership skills for
global change, provide consumers with better choices for a better world, even travel to help build schools. In addition, Me to We is also structured to offset Free The Children’s expenses and help provide pro bono services to its efforts. Since 2009, Me to We has donated $4 million to Free The Children through cash and in-kind donations. We Day is an annual stadium-sized event that brings together world-re-
nowned speakers and performers, and it has been attended by many students from the Battlefords. To be able to attend, students must earn a ticket. Through the year-long We Act program, schools and groups take on one local and one global action and report to Free the Children to earn their way to We Day. We Day Saskatchewan 2014 took place in Saskatoon Nov. 7, attended by 15,000 youth.
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Tennis courts in Centennial Park now open We’ll be using them to offer youth tennis lessons starting Monday, May 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. for six weeks at $35.” These tennis lessons, available for children aged six to 12, will be taught by Jordan Piller, president of the North Battleford Tennis Club. Anyone who wants to register a child for these tennis lessons can do so by calling 306-4451755 or 445-1790 or by dropping by the NationsWEST Field House or Don Ross Centre. Adults interested in booking lessons should contact Piller directly at 306- 4806614. The president of the North Battleford Tennis Club says there’s a renewed interest in the sport now that the new courts are in place. “It’s growing,” he says. “We were without courts for a year and when these opened up, they started filling up fast.”
Staff The three tennis courts in the City of North Battleford’s Centennial Park opened for the season Thursday for dawnuntil-dusk play. “The tennis courts have been inspected, tennis nets and posts installed and windscreens put in place,” says Tim Yeaman, the City of North Battleford’s foreman of forestry and horticulture. The three municipal tennis courts located in the park surrounding the North Battleford Civic Centre feature a rubberized surface over an asphalt base for fast, comfortable play. “These courts are brand new,” says Siobhan Gormley, the City of North Battleford’s community programmer and booking manager. “They were built in 2013 and ready at the end of that August.
The City of North Battleford tennis courts were completed in August 2013, spurring a renewed interest in the sport. Photo submitted
Finally feeling the earthquake at the Saddledome I’m a person who never feels earthquakes. I don’t know what it is, people always ask me, “did you feel that earthquake this morning?” And I have to give them a puzzled look each time. Sunday I experienced four earthquakes in a threehour span, each of them located in the upper level of the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. I went to “Cow town” over the weekend to take in my first ever NHL playoff game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames. As the regular season was coming to a close, it be-
came more and more clear there was a distinct chance the two rivals might match up in another playoff series. I wasted no time when deciding to buy tickets to the first Flames home game of the series. The thing was, I still wasn’t sure if the Flames were going to make the post season. When I bought the tickets the Flames still had three games left, and there was about an 85 per cent chance they would make the playoffs. Eighty-five was more than enough for me, as I asked my friend Mike if he would want to come with
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I stayed with two friends of mine from Whitehorse, and we went out on the town spending too much money in the process. Sunday was the big day, it was time to get excited for the game. Actually I had been excited since the moment I bought the tickets, but my excitement levels were just going into overdrive with puck drop hours away. After meeting up with Steph, we walked to Ryan’s high-rise condo in downtown Calgary, located a 10-minute walk from the Saddledome. The view from the windows lining his condo I’m
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Canucks fans not exactly warmly embraced Continued from Page 17 I was offered the same, but when I responded, “Let’s go Canucks!” while wearing a black polo, you’d think I had insulted these people’s own mothers as cheers quickly turned to boos and a chorus of, “you’re in the wrong town, buddy!” Now with a blue jersey in a sea of red it was clear to those around me where my allegiance was, which only intensified the distain sent my way. After walking into the arena, we were told which way was fastest to get our tickets checked. “You can head this way,” said the usher to Steph. I began following her when he said, “Oh no, you’re supposed to head back where you came from.” Friendly
ribbing, even from the arena workers. Naturally, the first thing I did once I got past security was buy a 50/50 ticket. More on that later. No, I didn’t win, so don’t get your hopes up. Mike and Ryan went down to the Canucks bench to watch them come out of the tunnel for warm ups. They were also given some iconic rally towels that the Canucks place on every seat at Rogers Arena during home playoff games. Steph and I meanwhile began the trek up to our seats, which was nearly a full-fledged workout in itself. I feel like I haven’t climbed that many steps since I went from the first floor to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in 2008.
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newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net It’s a good thing I’m more in shape now than I was a few years ago, or I may not have made it to the top. Our seats were about six rows from being at the very top of the Saddledome. When I told people where my seats were before going to Calgary, some told me, “There’s TVs up there because you’re so far up you can’t see the ice.” I don’t know about you, but the higher the better in
my mind when it comes to watching a hockey game in person. When you sit a few rows up from the glass you can’t see everything that’s going on down on the ice. I had a phenomenal view of the ice, so I could easily see the Canucks drop a 4-2 decision. I was giddy before warm ups began, and couldn’t help but crack a smile as I watched the players I watch on TV regularly march out
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of the tunnel and onto the ice. Conveniently enough we ended up sitting next to another pair of Canucks fans, with more scattered about the arena. They were easy to spot, just look for things that aren’t red. Once the game was ready to go, Steph and I boisterously sang along with the Canadian anthem to get ourselves even more excited for the game. Though she’s not exactly a huge hockey fan, I could tell she was having fun when the Flames would score and everyone around cheered and high-fived each other. Remember those earthquakes I mentioned? The first was triggered by Brandon Bollig beating Eddie Lack just a few minutes into the game. It’s truly something to behold. You can see the collective arms of nearly everyone in the arena simultaneously shoot into the air, while everyone screams. You feel it in your seat, you feel it in your head and you feel it in your heart as you stay seated while everyone else is having the time of their lives. Thankfully the Canucks responded just two minutes later. Now it was our turn to have fun, the scattered Canucks fans high-fiving the few amongst a throng of red jerseys, cheering as loud as they can. But the Richter Scale reared it’s ugly head again before the period was over, as TJ Brodie’s point shot beat Lack sending the Flames faithful into a frenzy again. The eruption of the crowd is something that will never get old, regardless of whether it’s in favour of the team I’m supporting or not. During the game I didn’t hear too many verbal jabs from Flames fans, though that’s probably because behind me were children, and to my right was an older gentleman. The lone Canucks fan two rows ahead of me was not so lucky. Directly in front of me was a group of about eight middle-aged Flames fans, and they wasted no opportunities to let this poor Canucks fan know he was in enemy territory. Whether it was using their thundersticks directly above his head, clapping right into his ear or yelling six inches from the back of his head, I applaud his ability not to lose his composure during the ordeal. Especially late in the game when it was looking more and more like it was going to be a Flames win. It appeared this guy was falling asleep, so two of these Flames fans took it upon themselves to take pictures of their middle fingers directed toward this guy. They even began flicking his ear, which was pushing me closer to leaning in and saying something to stand up for a fellow fan, before he decided it was time to
leave after the Flames fourth and final goal. Of course that’s when things were at their worst. As he struggled to make his way past the horde of cheering Flames fans, it seems his glasses were knocked off at some point as he began looking for them while still being berated by others. Once he finally escaped, these guys felt as if their duty was done as they high fived and cheered all over again. As for the 50/50, halfway through the third period I was ready to check my ticket to confirm that I wasn’t actually going to win the $102,000. I reached into my pocket only to discover my ticket must have fallen out at some point, because it was nowhere to be found. It’s obvious to me I actually had the winning ticket, only to lose it before the draw. OK, it’s very likely that isn’t the case, but I would never forgive myself if by some cruel twist of fate that’s actually what transpired. After the final horn rang we had to make our way out of the arena through thousands of happy and intoxicated Flames fans. I got jeers on the way, I got a flag draped over my face while walking down some stairs and I even got a fake punch to the head once I had made it outside the front gate. Steph and I found other Canucks fans and I joked that we needed to all stay together, lest the rabid Flames fans corner us one by one and finish us off. Once Steph got on the train to head back to her car I was fully alone while making the short walk back to Ryan’s condo where Mike and Ryan already were. I won’t write here some of the things that were thrown my way while making that walk, but I can assure you they ranged from friendly chirping to fighting words. Despite the fact I paid nearly $200 to watch the Canucks lose, or the fact that I paid nearly $200 to be looked down upon like some kind of leper, the experience is something that I’ll always remember. Our seats were located behind the broadcast booths, so I caught a quick glimpse of CBC play-by-play commentator Jim Hughson. I saw the legendary Brian Burke making his way towards his box for the third period. And yes, his tie was undone. It was a personal goal of mine to never pay to get into a hockey game for the rest of my life, since I want to be in a position in my career that I don’t have to. But I’d gladly spend some of my hard-earned money to watch a playoff game between two bitter rivals again. Just hoping for a better outcome next time.
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Nasty tone in legislature with Premier away... By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The seemingly nasty tone of the spring session of the legislature was again in evidence this past week. With Premier Brad Wall on the road attending a climate change summit in Quebec, his ministers were left to defend him in the legislature as the session resumed following a oneweek Easter break. On Monday in question period, the NDP opposition hammered the government over the issue of the hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw again, as well as on the topic of temporary foreign workers. Based on the account from Hansard, things particularly boiled over when opposition MLA Trent Wotherspoon brought up an issue involving a painter who had lost his job. Wotherspoon -- Troy Jessop is here today. He was a painter with Deveraux Developments, but he has shared with us that he was displaced by temporary foreign workers and laid off. Does the Premier agree that
newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net this entirely inappropriate and unacceptable? The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Immigration. Hon. Mr. Harrison: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. In the absence of the Premier, I’ll be taking that question. As I’ve said, we take an all-of-the-above approach when it comes to our labour market. That means that we want to see Canadians and Saskatchewan residents hired first for available job opportunities. Harrison went on to point to strong job numbers in the province but in the exchange that followed Wotherspoon accused the premier of a special relationship with the company in question. Mr. Wotherspoon: — …
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Mr. Speaker, it’s pathetic that the minister won’t even come close to addressing the actual issue and the displaced Saskatchewan worker that’s in the Assembly here today. This is the same company that was handed a health region contract in Prince Albert. This is the same company that walked away from a low-income housing unit contract in Regina with this government’s blessing. In fact this government let them scrap the contract and keep the 48-unit housing project. The Social Services minister said, “I think our relationship with Deveraux warrants the fact that we don’t thump on them.” And we’ve heard from Troy that the Premier himself may have a pretty cozy relationship with Deveraux, as apparently the VP [vice-president] of Deveraux brags that the Premier has stayed with him at his condo, the VP’s condo, down in Mexico. Now the Premier knows about these facts, about Deveraux laying off Saskatchewan workers and keeping temporary foreign workers. Will this government actually do something, or will the Premier let his special relationship continue to cloud his judgment? The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Immigration. Hon. Mr. Harrison: — Mr.
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Ray Fox, councillor for City of North Battleford, was in the legislature gallery Tuesday last week after receiving the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. He was formally introduced by Battlefords MLA Herb Cox. Photo by John Cairns
Speaker, I think the member opposite, if he’s making a specific allegation with regard to the Premier, he needs to do it, put it on the floor right now. Make that allegation outside; let’s hear what it is. The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Rosemont. Mr. Wotherspoon: — Mr. Speaker, if you think that minister can get up and scare us away from doing our job and standing up for displaced Saskatchewan workers, that minister and that government has another think coming. We have a displaced worker that’s in this Assembly here. That worker has shared this other piece around the very special relationship that the Premier has, and time and time again this Premier and this government has showed that this very special relationship has clouded their judgment. So today, not to the minis-
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ter: will the Premier explain his special relationship with Deveraux and why his government has given this company special treatment, and really finally do the right thing and stand up to this company? The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Immigration. Hon. Mr. Harrison: — Well, Mr. Speaker, in the very obvious absence of the Premier, I will be taking that question. Again, Mr. Speaker, we see some very, very serious insinuations being made by the Deputy Leader of the Opposition about knowledge that the Premier may or may not have had, refusing, refusing on the floor of the Assembly — protected by privilege, mind you — to put on the floor what those actual allegations are. I think he has an obligation, Mr. Speaker, that if he has specific allegations, he puts
them on the floor of the Assembly. He knows he’s protected by privilege in here. He’s not out there. I challenge him to do it out there as well. He should do that, Mr. Speaker... Mr. Wotherspoon: — Mr. Speaker, when it comes to the allegations that have been brought forward of displaced Saskatchewan workers, and a cozy relationship with the Premier, Mr. Speaker, you bet we’ll go out into the rotunda and we’ll stand up for Saskatchewan workers. This minister’s all over the map, Mr. Speaker, but hasn’t answered a single question here today, hasn’t stood up for Saskatchewan workers saying it’s wrong to displace them, Mr. Speaker, and hasn’t spoken to this very special relationship that this Premier and this government has with this developer, the same Continued on Page 21
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Wotherspoon latest to apologize for remarks... Continued from Page 20 developer that they gave a housing project to, Mr. Speaker. Why won’t this minister, why won’t this government, why won’t this Premier stand up for Saskatchewan workers? Harrison responded. Hon. Mr. Harrison: — You know, again the member is alluding to or making certain allegations against the Premier, about the Premier, about some sort of special relationship that the Premier apparently has. He refuses though to put any semblance of detail onto the floor about what that supposed special relationship is, Mr. Speaker. In terms of the economy, in terms of the economy, which they guffaw about this over there, Mr. Speaker, they take every chance they can to talk down the economy over there. We know that, Mr. Speaker. We had some spectacular job numbers on Friday, showing Saskatchewan leading Canada in a whole bunch of categories with regard to our labour market, Mr. Speaker: 18 consecutive months, the lowest unemployment rate in Canada; the lowest youth unemployment rate in Can-
ada by far, by nearly 5 per cent, Mr. Speaker. We don’t hear anything about that from them. They have nothing to say about the economy other than Buy Local Day, which you know, that’s fine. We’ll be happy to do that, Mr. Speaker. That’s the only economic policy they have over there. We have a serious plan for our economy, Mr. Speaker, laid out in the plan for growth, which we’ve been delivering on. The exchange, along with the allegation of the Premier staying at Deveraux’s condo in Mexico, prompted the government to rise on a Point of Order taking issue with Wotherspoon’s line of questioning. When the legislature resumed Tuesday, Wotherspoon became the latest in a long line of MLAs in recent weeks to apologize and withdraw his remarks. Mr. Wotherspoon: — Mr. Speaker, a statement that I made yesterday when sharing a concern raised by a Saskatchewan citizen was called into question, and the Premier has clarified that it was not accurate. So I wish to withdraw and apologize.
Another issue brought up Tuesday concerned the state of highways, a timely topic in light of the CAA’s recent ongoing campaign identifying the worst highways in the province. Athabaska MLA Buckley Belanger took the government to task alleging money was wasted on consultants’ fees. This is some of the exchange recorded in Hansard: Mr. Belanger: — Mr. Speaker, despite the government having eight long years of record windfall revenues, we keep hearing about highways getting worse all throughout the province because this government wastes too much money too often. Under the Sask Party, Mr. Speaker, the Highways minister has increased spending — not on roads, but on consultants — by 404 per cent since 2009. And highway contractors have said, highway contractors have said this government’s reliance on private consultants have at least doubled the cost and led to lower quality work. That’s what the highways contractors have said, Mr. Speaker. To the minister: how could she possibly justify
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needs to respire in order to break down those nutrients in the endosperm. Last but not least, germination requires heat. Each seed will have an optimum germination temperature for the best rate of growth. If you are new to starting seeds, then choose to grow those plants that are relatively easy to germinate and do not need special conditions. Most seed packages will give directions on how to plant those specific seeds. Generally, small seeds need not be covered with soil but instead gently pressed into the media or soil. Medium seeds can be lightly covered and large seeds can be poked right into the soil. A good rule of thumb is to plant the seed to the depth of their diameter. Keep the soil moist to ensure even germination whether you are seeding indoors or directly into the garden. Use a gentle spray to avoid washing the seeds around, or they may pool into dense clumps. Keep the humidity high until the seeds
germinate by covering seed pots with plastic wrap. Once you see the plants germinate uncover the seedlings to avoid conditions that are too wet for the new seedlings. Once the seeds germinate those young seedlings will need adequate light in order to grow. Placing them directly under a fluorescent light fixture will ensure that the seedlings are strong and sturdy. If you find that your seedlings are tall and spindly it is because they are not getting enough light and are reaching for the sun. At SSH we have a multitude of herbs, vegetables and ornamentals available for your purchase. Mark your calendar for our upcoming sales and events in May. Check out www.saskhort.com for more information! — Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at 306-931GROW(4769); by email at growyourfuture@gmail.com or check out our website at saskhort.com
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It’s always best to begin at the beginning As to where one should begin, we have the comic wisdom in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland: “Begin at the beginning,” the king said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” (Any preacher who tends to ramble on and on should consider that advice!) As to the importance of beginning a task, we learn that from Mary Poppins, who said, “Well begun is half done” – though the saying didn’t originate with her. Aristotle said it, about three centuries before the time of Christ. Even earlier, Pythagoras expressed it this way: “The beginning is half of the whole.” In other words, to make a good start is to be well on the way to achieving the end result. When we turn to the word of God, we find a great deal said about beginnings. The Bible even opens that way. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth.” (Gen. 1:1) In connection with that, John affirms the deity of Christ, whom he calls the Word. “ In the beginning was the Word [i.e. He already existed], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (Jn. 1:1) Four times, in the book of Revelation, the Lord Jesus speaks of Himself as “the Alpha and the Omega,”
To be and remain Thine forever. / Let Thy Word all divine be my lamp in whose light / I may constantly keep to Thy way; / And each day wouldst Thou cleanse me anew, make me white / In the blood shed for me on that day / The cross Thou
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(e.g. Rev. 1:8), the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. It is as though one called “the Word” is declaring that all words – all truth – is wrapped up in Him. So if we are to begin at the beginning we must begin with Him. No wonder Proverbs tells us, “The fear [reverence] of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Prov. 9:10) Christians sometimes refer to having daily devotions, or a daily quiet time. It’s a wonderful way to start the day. To open the Scriptures and read what God has to teach us there, and to spend time in prayer before Him. Some may use a devotional book or magazine as a guide. Follow a system that you find helpful. The important thing is to read and study God’s Word. To the extent we do that, we are beginning the day with Him. Lina Sandell (1832-
1903) wrote a hymn about that. Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg was the daughter of a Lutheran pastor in Sweden. Not physically strong as a child, she often stayed inside in her father’s study, while friends were out playing. Her poetic gift appeared early. Lina published her first book of poems when she was only 15. In 1867, she married Stockholm merchant C.O. Berg, and used a hyphenated last name afterwards. Known to some as the Fanny Crosby of Sweden, she wrote more than 600 hymns, some created while she was still in her teens. A number of these have been translated into English, including her song about how to begin the day. It says, “I with Thee would begin, O my Saviour so dear, / On the way that I still must pursue; I with Thee would begin every day granted here, / As my earnest resolve I renew /
didst suffer, Lord Jesus.” As a final thought, the author recognizes that the Lord Jesus was not only the “Alpha,” where to begin each day, but He is also the “Omega,” the wisest way to end it. With that in mind, she writes, “I with Thee
would begin – yea, and hear one more prayer, / I would close with Thee, too, my brief day, / And when daylight has failed, let me sleep in Thy care, / Until waking Thy child Thou dost say, / ‘Come, live with Me ever in heaven.’”
So many stories to tell This has been a week of storytelling. I’ve heard tales of adventure as well as a unique account of investment, first sparked by discarded bottles and pop cans. Then there was the opportunity to experience the excitement of back yard gardening. I began my working week by conducting an interview with a gracious octogenarian who, more than 50 years ago, chose to launch her career as a teacher in Ethiopia. It was, as she described it, a time when females weren’t deemed worthy of education. Or of much else, for that matter. Her eyes conveyed her lingering passion for that mission. Since returning to North America and settling down in our city, she discovered yet another opportunity to support
and encourage children around the world. That’s where the cans and bottles come in. Back then environmental issues definitely were less than headliners and people carelessly tossed cans and bottles most anywhere. Displeased with the mess that had been created she began picking them up, sorting them in her backyard garage and then redeeming them for cash. She’d write down the dates and the amounts, then send the money to organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse.
After the first $70,000 she stopped counting. The story doesn’t end there because she continues to invest in orphanages around the world. Then there was the story of a young family that has chosen to convert a non-descript backyard and driveway into a showcase of home grown fruit and vegetables. Their investment into the health of their five children and of their community is also a story to be proclaimed. Whether it is in our personal lives, our community involvement or our business and professional life, what we are speaks far louder than what we say. There’re so many stories to be told, and lived. What’s demonstrated through mine? Yours?
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RCMP Daily Report
False 911 calls result in charges Staff Between 6 a.m. Tuesday, 14 and 3 a.m. Friday, April 17, North Battleford RCMP responded to over 80 calls for service, including:
Tuesday
• A 16-year-old youth is facing charges for misuse of the 911 system after several 911 calls were made from payphones in the city at between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. • 36-year-old woman arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 after a report of shoplifting at a business on Territorial Drive North at 4:49 p.m. • Complaint of an assault in progress made at 7 p.m. on the 1600 block of 97th Street. A 23-year-old male was arrested after it was reported he was assaulting a female in the area. The victim and suspect are known to each other. The accused is facing one count of assault and will make his first appearance in Provincial Court May 11.
Wednesday
• A 16-year-old male youth arrested after an incident on a school bus in the late afternoon in the Denholm district. The youth assaulted the bus driver and damaged a surveillance camera. The accused is facing charges of assault, uttering threats and mischief. The victim was not injured during the incident. • 78-year-old male arrested on the 1200 block of 101st Street at 6 p.m. and facing charges of assaulting a police officer and failing to comply with an undertaking. Accused is currently remanded in custody and will make his next appearance on Friday April 17 at 9:30 a.m. • Call made at 6:44 p.m. reporting three suspects in a vehicle shot a BB gun at two people walking near Winder Crescent. No one was injured or struck. Two suspects were arrested on the evening of April 16 in connection with this file. A 20-year-old male is currently facing charges of assault with a weapon. The second male, 19, has an outstanding warrant from Lloydminster and remains in custody on these matters. • 38-year-old male arrested on 3rd Avenue in Battleford at 9:21 p.m., located in possession of a cell phone contrary to a court order.
Thursday
• 34-year-old woman arrested and facing charges of causing a disturbance and mischief after a call at 3:47 a.m. reporting a woman throwing items around a business on 100th Street. There were 13 arrests made for alcohol related offences, 10 false/nuisance 911 calls, two bylaw complaints, five alarms responded to, 10 Traffic investigations, three Mental Health Act investigations, four disturbance complaints, one reported missing person who has already been located and four child welfare investigations.
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