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United Way looking to bounce back

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Brian Graw

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First Person Checkin’ out the rodeo

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Quote of the week “You’re running with 26,000 people. It’s quite amazing.”

— Boston Marathoner Brian Graw

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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Weekend of choices By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Rolling Snake Eyes North Battleford’s Cody Coverchuk rode the bull Snake Eyes to a first place finish during Friday night’s bull riding competition in front of a boisterous crowd at the Civic Centre at the 44th annual Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo. He was awarded 84 points for his ride atop the bucking bull. Coverchuk edged Kinsela, Alta.’s Dusty Lehmann, originally from Mayfair, for first place. Lehmann was the only other rider to last a full eight seconds. For more rodeo pictures, see Pages 8 and 9. Also check out the May 1 edition of the Regional Optimist for more results from the weekend’s events. Photo by Brett Smith

The Easter break is over. The community poster boards are filling up with coming events, squeezing as many activities as possible in before the “school’s out” summer lull. That’s only two months away, even though we could be forgiven for thinking it’s still winter. Friday is the first day of the three-day Svoboda Ukrainian Dance Festival at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. Sessions run at 9 a.m. and at 1, 6 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s sessions are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is $3 per session. There will also be traditional ethnic dishes available, such as perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage and borsch. Saturday at 8 a.m., head out to the Battleford Arena for the Battleford 2000 Lions fifth annual Community Garage Sale. In addition to the treasures you may find there, you can also have a burger. Admission is $2. Kids under 12 get in free. The event runs until 2 p.m. May 3 is the 17th annual Polkafest at the Knight’s of Columbus Centre in North Battleford. Music will be by local favourites The Hamps and Dusty Rose. Advance tickets are available for $20. You can also get them at the door for

$22, but there is a limited number available, so give Walter Suberlak a call at 306-445-8255 to ensure your admission. Dancing runs from 3 to 11 p.m. Another annual favourite, the 69th Battlefords Wildlife Federation Smoker, will be held Saturday. On the menu this year are headcheese, meatballs, fish, barbecue roast, fresh and smoked sausage, plus more. Supper runs from 5 to 8 p.m. But it’s not just about the food. There will also be hunting and fishing displays, a trade show, local wildlife artists, kids’ activities, raffles and draws. Everyone is welcome. Advance tickets are available at Piper Equipment and Norsask Equipment, but they will also be available at the door. The Catholic Family Services annual charity dinner and auction, this year themed Out to Sea, will be held at the Tropical Inn the evening of Saturday, May 3. Following the dinner and auction, there will be dancing to music by Danny and the Dusters. On Sunday, May 4, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Gold Ridge Centre, Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre is hosting its 13th Annual Spring Fair and Trade Show. There will be approximately 30 exhibitors and businesses showcasing their products. There will also be a silent auction, refreshments and desserts. jayne@newsoptimist.ca

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‘For all the years he spent chasin’ the dream they call rodeo’ — Rodeo by Garth Brooks A staple of family road trips growing up was my dad playing the Garth Brooks greatest hits CD. One of my favourite songs on the album was Rodeo. Growing up in southern Ontario, there weren’t many rodeos to attend in the area. All of the events sounded cool on the song, but that track was the closest I ever got to the real thing. That was until this past weekend at the 44th annual Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo. During the North Stars season, there was a constant reminder of the rodeo on a sign in the corner of the arena. It was marked on my calendar as something I wanted to attend. It was easy to get into the rodeo spirit, or whatever I thought the rodeo spirit was, early Friday morning. Two cowboy hats, one light brown and the other dark, were on my desk when I arrived at work. After getting opinions on which hat to wear and chides for my lack of proper footwear, I was all set to go. I arrived at the Civic Centre about half an hour before the event started. It’s a good thing I did. Before long, both sides of the stands were packed. After spending time in the press box before the rodeo started because I didn’t know exactly where to go, I ventured down and found a

spot on what would’ve been the North Stars’ bench. Then, finally something familiar. As I was working to get my camera set up to take pictures of the event, the Garth Brooks song played across the speaker system. I have to admit that I’m not much of a fan of country music, but that song got me into the moment. Bareback bronco riding started off the event. It was at that moment I realized this was something I would never want to try. Watching the cowboys getting thrashed around on top of a bucking bronco made me wince in pain for them. However, it was exciting to watch. As the events continued

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landing on me. I was able to stagger back, but it was definitely quite the athletic feat by Brinson; something that I definitely wouldn’t be able to accomplish. That jump was the closest I’ll ever get to being in a rodeo. The things these cowboys and cowgirls are able to do are amazing to see in person. I definitely see the appeal of all the action, but sitting on the bench is the closest you’ll ever see me to participating in any of the events.

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back through the gate as the next rider got ready. During the bull riding, I realized I wouldn’t last long as a rodeo clown. They have to distract the bulls on parade after they toss of their rider. I had an up close and personal view of this. After one of the riders was tossed off, a particularly angry bull was still wandering around the floor. I was up near the fence, looking to take pictures. All of a sudden, Brinson jumped over the fence just as the bull ran by, almost

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through the night, the rodeo clown Brinson kept the audience entertained between events. After seeing him perform, I think I missed my true calling in life. Here was this man making a fool of himself for people’s amusement. Dancing, singing, running around. I would’ve been a star. The barrel racing was probably my second favourite event of the evening, even though it was the most hazardous to the people taking pictures on the players’ bench. Each time a horse charged towards the barrel in front of us, it would kick up the debris from the arena floor. I learned early to turn my back to not have dirt showered on my face. Although, it did leave my back an easy target for the rocks mixed in with the dirt. It was my own little taste of rodeo pain. Bull riding was the main event. It was the part I was most looking forward to

Prairie North Health Region and the Ministry of Health are investigating a case of measles in an unimmunized child under age five in the region, and are taking steps to notify members of the public who may have been exposed. Measles is a highly infectious and potentially serious disease that is easily transmitted through the air. Symptoms include high fever, cough and runny nose, followed by a rash. The rash often starts on the face before spreading to the rest of the body. Members of the public who visited the following Lloydminster establishments on Monday, April 21 during the times listed may have been exposed to the measles virus and should be aware of the symptoms of measles: • Boston Pizza (6303 – 44th St., Lloydminster) 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Mark’s Work Wearhouse (4213 – 70th Ave., Lloydminster) 1 - 3:30

p.m. • Walmart (Highway 16 and 70th Avenue, Lloydminster) 2 - 5 p.m. • McDonalds Restaurant (south side, Lloydminster) 4 - 8 p.m. The health region offers this advice for those who develop symptoms of measles: • Please call your primary health care provider’s office, explain you were a contact of a confirmed measles case, detail your symptoms, and see what accommodations can be put in place prior to your visit to minimize contact with other patients. • Call HealthLine at 811 for general information. • If your symptoms are severe and you believe you should seek prompt medical attention at the nearest emergency department, call before you go to the ER so that precautions can be implemented to avoid the risk of transmission of the disease to others. Dr. Brenda Cholin, PNHR Medical Health Officer, advises that

public health officials are also identifying and contacting individuals who may have been exposed to the measles virus during the contagious period. “These people are being given information about measles and what to do if they develop symptoms,” Cholin states. The earliest a person will experience symptoms is one week following exposure. If you were born before 1970, you are assumed to be immune from contracting this disease. For information on measles symptoms, treatment and vaccination, the public can call HealthLine at 811 or visit HealthLine Online – Measles at https://www. healthwise.net/saskhealthlineonline/Content/StdDocument. aspx?DOCHWID=hw198187. Information is also available at http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/redmeasles. You may also call Prairie North Health Region’s Public Health Services at 306-821-0641.

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Battlefords United Way

Organization looks to turn corner on tough year By John Cairns Staff Reporter

“Challenges” was a word spoken often at the annual meeting for Battlefords United Way Thursday. The report from United Way chair Monte Migneault acknowledged the organization’s struggles in 2013 — a year in which the United Way saw lower revenues than the year before. “We have had a couple of difficult years,” said Migneault. However, “in the future things are going to turn around for our organization.” The year began with Battlefords United Way having switched from having a full-time executive director to a part-time ED. The ED was back to full-time hours by May, but revenues fell short. By the end of the year, they had no ED in place. That staff position was eliminated in a cost-cutting move. Fundraising proved challenging in part due to the loss of revenue from Bridgefest, which was discontinued in 2013. In its place the organization tried a United Way Giveaway in which a Chevy Trax was offered along with a number of other prizes. Unfortunately, only 1,208 tickets were sold and the giveaway ended up with a net loss of $5,026.94. According to its chair, Brendon Boothman, there will not be a second giveaway in 2014. The two major events in 2013, the golf tournament and comedy night, also did not meet their budget targets, and the business campaign saw a drop off as well. Mignault chalks up some of the fundraising struggles to

the overall charitable climate in the Battlefords. Battlefords United Way has had to compete for fundraising dollars with a number of other major fundraising projects in the community over the past couple of years. “That’s definitely part of it,” said Migneault. But he adds a “lack of volunteers has kind of hurt us. There’s a lot of different organizations that people can volunteer for and we didn’t really have the numbers to put on the type of campaign that we wanted to have.” The lack of stability seen in the executive director’s position over the past few years was another issue, Migneault noted. They have had four EDs on staff since 2010. The difficulties forced the organization to do some serious thinking about its future. In his presentation to the general meeting, Migneault acknowledged thought was

given to exploring various options, “none of which were ideal.” But after consulting with some experienced members of the community who had seen the organization’s ups and downs, “we came to the conclusion that an organization which has been in the Battlefords since 1969 should not cease operations because of a few difficult years.” Instead, the Battlefords United Way will carry on in 2014 with executive director duties to be filled through a service contract arrangement with Kathy McNinch. Her previous experience was in a similar role on contract as executive director with the Battlefords and District Community Foundation. Last year, $71,000 was allocated to six organizations, while an additional $10,000 each was allocated to BTEC and to the Boys and Girls Club out of what was the

former Bridgefest account. Those two latter allocations went towards those organizations’ new building projects. That brought 2013 allocations to $91,000, down from $103,000 the year before. This year the allocations committee was given a budget of $60,000 towards allocations, and recommendations on allocations for 2014 will be brought forward at their May meeting. The hope is that the infusion of some additional members of the board will help in 2014. A new board has been nominated for 2014-15 and a new executive has been nominated. Brendon Boothman takes over as chair, with Erin Katerynych as first vicechair, Rose Silzer-Quinn as second vice-chair and Jana Blais as treasurer. Boothman had previously been the business campaign chair for the United Way. Migneault will be staying on

with the board as past-chair, and a number of new people have been added as well. The hope was expressed that the infusion of new members will spur new ideas and enthusiasm, and help turn things around for the organization in 2014. The United Way plans to continue to partner with past donors and sponsors and also come up with ideas for events in 2014.

They plan to hold their annual golf tournament again on July 7. Another major event coming up which the United Way is involved with is the annual Community Clean-up May 10. “We’re hoping the community comes out and cleans up and helps the Battlefords be a beautiful place to live, because that’s what our organization is about,” said Migneault.

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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Has spring sprung? Have you seen (or heard) any of these harbingers of the season? If more than one, which came first? ✓ Crocuses 4.1% ✓ Gophers 15.5% ✓ Geese 50.5% ✓ Robins 19.6% ✓ Frogs 2.1% ✓ None of the above 8.2%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll: Premier Brad Wall visited the Northwest recently, so he could experience first-hand some of the highways in dire need of improvement in the area. Which highway do you think should be at the top of the Ministry of Highways agenda in the next budget deliberations? ✓ Passing lanes on Highway 4 between North Battleford and

Battlefords Provincial Park. ✓ Improvements to Highway 26 to accommodate increased traffic

expected with the development of Husky Oil projects at Edam and Vawn. ✓ Highway 376 in the Maymont/Sonningdale area. ✓ Highway 378 between North Battleford and Rabbit Lake.

Outgoing Battlefords United Way chair Monte Migneault acknowledges some of the struggles of last year at the organization’s annual general meeting Thursday at the Don Ross Centre. Photo by John Cairns

Exposed to measles? Individuals with measles who visit a public facility while infectious may pose a risk to the public. Measles is highly contagious, and is spread through the air. The public advisory lists the facilities, as well as dates and times when exposures may have occurred. Due to the nature of this exposure setting, identifying individuals that may have been in contact with measles is not possible. Individuals who have had two doses of measles containing vaccine (commonly provided as measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine), or who have had a lab confirmed infection in the past are considered immune and not generally considered to be at risk for infection. Individuals born before 1970 are likely to have been exposed to measles in childhood, and are also generally considered to have a natural immunity to it. Individuals born in 1970 or later, and who have not been immunized, are at higher risk of developing infection. Symptoms may develop as early as seven or as late as 21 days after the exposure. Early symptoms usually include: • High fever • Cough • Runny nose • Red eyes

A rash then develops after a day or two, and usually starts on the face then spreads over the rest of the body. If you develop symptoms up to 21 days after being at a particular identified venue (on the specific dates and times), it is important to call ahead to your health care provider’s office and inform them of your exposure. That way, arrangements can be made for you to be assessed in a way that reduces the chance of exposing other individuals to measles. Measles is contagious before early symptoms develop, which is four to five days before a person develops a rash, and remains contagious until four days after the rash appears. If you have symptoms, it is very important that you avoid contact with others who are not immune until the fifth day after the rash appears (you are no longer considered contagious after that time). If you require further medical attention, it is important call ahead to your health care provider as mentioned above. We appreciate your assistance in preventing the possible spread of infection. Please feel free to call your local public health office or the Health Line at 811 as needed. — Staff

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Editorial

No man is an island when it comes to trash By Becky Doig Editor

Trash talk has been prominent in the newspaper of late. The City of North Battleford’s changeover from a communal dumpster system for garbage disposal to rollout bins for garbage and recycling has been an ongoing story. Coverage began with the launch of the idea and culminated with the actual rollout last week.

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CORNER By Becky Doig Editor

Everybody has a story. This is the motto on our newsroom wall, and as a team it is a concept we hold dear. We can’t always publish a story, but we can always listen and give everyone’s story the respect and attention it deserves. From this premise has grown a weekly series in the Tuesday News-Optimist. It began a semi-regular appearance some time ago, but as the end of North Battleford’s centennial year and the North Battleford 2013 Historic Centennial Committee’s popular North Battleford Notables series approached, we decided to commit to a feature a week. The criteria for Everybody Has a Story is wide open. Featured since January have been a variety of community members with stories about living with blindness and autism, to community movers, shakers and leaders, to just plain folks with an interesting story. While it isn’t implicit in the presentation of the story, the inclusion of an email in the layout is our invitation to readers. We’ve been a bit surprised to have received only one call suggesting a person for a story. We know there have to be platoons of interesting individuals out there we don’t know about. So, if you know someone who would make an interesting tale, why not let us know. You can contact us by email (jayne@newsoptimist.ca or newsoptimist.news@sasktel. net) or phone (306-445-7261).

Debate has raged about the changes, including skepticism about how the biweekly pickup schedule will work. Many fear there will be stinky garbage fumes permeating the warm summer evenings, while others are championing the opportunity to become more avid recyclers. The time for that debate is past. The change is here. It is time to adapt. But a deeper issue behind how garbage should be handled is the attitude of those who refuse to take responsibility for their trash. These are the folks who have abused the communal bin system, dumping their discarded furniture, electronics, appliances and even barbecues in and beside the bins. They are also the ones who make picking up the remnants of a fast food meal from the street outside the newspaper office a twice or three-time weekly occurrence. And they are the individuals who drive out on the levy road beside Battleford Flats and dump garden and yard refuse, furniture, appliances, bags of garbage and more. And there is more than a little anecdotal evidence that people from outside of the city, who do not pay taxes or garbage handling fees, have made good use of the communal garbage and recycling system formerly in place. These people are also among those who refuse to take responsibility for their own refuse, piggybacking instead on city taxpayers. Where does this attitude come from? Why do people believe someone else should relieve them of their garbage? Is out of sight out of mind simply good enough for some?

Some argue fees charged at the North Battleford landfill are at the root of this wanton abuse of the landscape. Maybe they have a point. If people didn’t have to shell out fees at the landfill gate, perhaps they would be less likely to just ditch their trash wherever. No doubt administrators would argue that it costs money to operate a landfill and it is prudent to recoup those costs. We also have to take into account that the disposal of trash is a common responsibility. We shouldn’t view the landfill as a right, but as a privilege. But, it still has to cost municipal governments to clean up after the delinquents who bypass the dump for other common areas. Instead of eliminating tipping fees entirely, municipalities should seriously consider regular “amnesty” days, to encourage people to tote that old sofa to the dump rather than jettison it on the street in an industrial area or in what is supposed to be a pristine green space. That is one possible solution, but as a society we need to shift our attitude. We are all responsible for the waste we create. We need to embrace the concepts of reduce, reuse, recycle, and when we do need to resort to “discard” to do so in a proper manner. As adults we can set an example. Young people, who are increasingly more environmentally conscious than their elders, can speak up and point out the errors of those elders’ ways. And smokers can come to the realization that butts are trash … oops, don’t get me started on that one. Let’s embrace a new motto — to each his own trash.

Letters to the editor are welcomed by the News-Optimist. All letters, including those which are faxed or e-mailed, must be signed and bear the address and telephone number of the writer. The name of the writer will be published. Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be printed. Letters will be rejected if they contain libelous statements or are unsigned.

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Garage Sale Season Starts

RCMP Daily Report

Sword carrying teen arrested Staff Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Sunday, April 27 and 6 a.m. Monday, April 28. Among those calls were five false alarms and two traffic related matters.

Sunday

The Third Avenue Church hosted an indoor garage sale Thursday and Friday. Tables were set up in the basement that were covered with items to be purchased, such as books, housewares and electronics. Photos by Brett Smith

6:45 a.m. — Assault with a weapon at a residence on 1600 block of 107th Street. 17-year-old victim suffering from injuries to his head from a blunt object. Injuries are not believed serious at this time. The 16-year-old suspect is known to the victim and charges/warrant for arrest are forthcoming. 11:11 a.m. — Members assisted ambulance with a combative patient who fell and injured himself on Railway Avenue East and then became violent with ambulance personnel when they attempted to assist him. A 52-year-old man was eventually calmed and treated. 12:21 p.m. — Report of a toddler left unattended in a vehicle parked in a parking lot off Territorial Drive North for several minutes. Vehicle gone when police arrived in area. Suspect vehicle identified and matter still under investigation. 1:29 p.m. — Report of the “family member in trouble” scam. Caller contacted complainant by phone claiming to be a nephew needing money for bail as they were in jail. The complainant was suspicious of caller and no money/ personal information was compromised. Police remind people to remain aware of this potential fraud, and to contact local police if you receive this type of call and to not provide any money or information to

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www.newsoptimist.ca any caller regardless of who they are claiming to be. This is the first reported case of this type of attempted fraud for this detachment in quite some time. 2:43 p.m. — 65-year-old man arrested on Clements Drive for public intoxication. Held in custody until sober. 4:42 p.m. — Call of two intoxicated men yelling and cursing on 102nd Street. 45- and 50-year-old men located and arrested for public intoxication.

Monday

3:58 a.m. — A 16-year-old male arrested on 106th Street when found in possession of a sword while walking down the street. Weapons charges pending. A second 18-yearold man also arrested at the time also remains in custody, no charges yet determined. Investigation ongoing.

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Between 6 a.m. Saturday, April 26 and 6 a.m. Sunday, April 27, Battlefords RCMP responded to about 19 calls for service/occurrences.

Saturday

6:48 a.m — Three intoxicated men located near the Battlefords pedestrian bridge. Arrested for public intoxication and lodged until sober. 3:16 p.m — Report of a domestic dispute on Winder Crescent. A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault. He was released and will make his first court appearance May 8. 8:40 p.m — Report of unwanted intoxicated guests at

a residence on 101st Street. Both were removed from the residence and found somewhere else to go. 8:54 p.m — Report of an assault at a residence on St. Laurent Drive. Parties known to each other and the matter is still under investigation. 9:24 p.m — Report of a suicidal man. police spoke with him and he voluntarily went to the hospital for assessment. 9:38 p.m — Two intoxicated men, ages 50 and 34, were arrested at a business on Railway Avenue for public intoxication. 11:33 p.m — Report of an unwanted guest at a residence on St. Laurent Dive. Upon police arrival, man left without incident. 11:40 p.m — Report of a missing seven-year-old. Police located the child a short time later sleeping over at a friend’s house. The child didn’t tell anyone about the sleep over and child was returned home.

Sunday

1:16 a.m — Report of suspicious persons walking along Borden Crescent. Patrols made, not located. 1:26 a.m — 32-year-old man arrested for public intoxication on 104th Street. 4:43 a.m — Report of a fight on 102nd Street between two men, possibly weapons involved. Upon police arrival one man had already left the scene and the other refused to co-operate. Police determined no weapons were involved. 5:10 a.m — Complaint of yelling and fighting in an alley behind 102nd Street. Turned out to be two house parties across from each other in the alley. Guests from each house were fighting. Party goers unco-operative and did not want charges pursued.

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Large amounts of money gambled on Stanley Cup playoffs “So gambling makes a good thing even better.” These words of wisdom are from Lisa Simpson during an episode of The Simpsons when Homer rode her ability to correctly pick football games. Apparently Canadians agree that gambling makes good things better. A press release from the Responsible Gambling Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to problem gambling prevention, reports results from a poll of 1,012 Canadians conducted March 3 to 7 that Canadians are expected to bet about $210 million on the Stanley Cup playoffs. It also suggests 18 per cent of adults are expected to participate. Gambling is a way to keep yourself involved in playoffs after your favourite team is knocked out. That comes as no surprise. Fantasy sports, from which I am now retired, usually come with some sort of buy-in. The lion’s share of the prize money is given to the winner. Second place usually gets a nine per cent of the pot. Finally, the third place owner usually gets their money back. According to the RGC’s study, participating in a hockey pool was the most popular choice for Canadians. Personally, I can see the attraction to playing in pools. With bragging rights already at stake, the prospect of winning a friend’s money makes things more intriguing. Not only can you say “I won the championship,” but you can gleefully add, “I took your money, too!” The fact hockey is the sport most Canadians bet on at 12 per cent is slightly surprising. I believed NFL football, which is the second most popular sport at nine per cent, would come in first place. However, the study does state that football is by far the most popular sport on which to bet. During football season, the majority of talk revolves around the point spread of the game. Those types of conversations never seem to follow NHL games. Learning how to decipher the point spread for two-dollar PRO•LINE tickets makes for some interesting playoff games in Week 15 in the NFL season once your team – and in recent years the team I support – has been reasonably or mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. When it comes to playoff totals, the NFL is miles

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ahead of the NHL. An Associated Press report from February stated there was a record $119.4 million bet at Las Vegas, Nev. on Super Bowl XLVIII. That figure doesn’t include money bet on any other playoff games. One of the reasons the number is so high is a gambler can bet on anything happening in the Super Bowl. What will the temperature be at kickoff, how many times will Peyton Manning say “Omaha” during the game and will Michael Crabtree mention Richard Sherman in a tweet during the game between kickoff and the final whistle were just three of the hundreds of things people were able to bet on. Also, football has more

ability to fabricate ways to bet on their game. Want to bet on what the first kind of scoring play is? It’s easy to put your money down on a touchdown, interception or safety. When you add in the type of toonie bets at Super Bowl parties, it raises the bar even more. Buy a square with a predicted final score of the big game to take home the pot at the end of the night. The major part that makes it easier – and potentially more lucrative – to bet on the NFL is the type of playoffs. The NFL has single-game elimination. With the NHL playoffs, there is no guarantee, other than a game seven, that one game will end a series. This situation makes

betting the NFL playoffs into gambling on an event rather than a game. There is one game to focus on, rather than worrying about a potential seven-game series. Having a one-game final raises the stakes, not only for the athletes, but for the gamblers. So much being won and lost in a three-hour span makes the atmosphere exhilarating and intimidating at the same time. For a game when only two of the league’s fan bases are represented, all of the available bets can make it a more interesting experience for fans of the remaining 30 teams. Without bets, there is nothing on the line for those fans whose teams were knocked out earlier in the run to the Lombardi Trophy. It gives these people hope they can still win something on a night when their team has already lost out on by not even being able to participate. The $210 million spent by Canadians on the NHL playoffs is a staggering number. It just pales in comparison to what is bet on the NFL playoffs. The NFL has total wagers on

one game, which is arguably the biggest gambling event of the year, worth more than half of the NHL’s tally. Just remember this when

betting – do it responsibly. You don’t want to have Gamblor, The Simpsons’ personification of gambling addiction, get his neon claws on you.

April 30 The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association hold their annual general meeting at the Alex Dillabough Centre. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.

May 3 & 4 The North Battleford Golf and Country Club host their Spring Scramble. Shotgun starts begin at 10 a.m. each day. The deadline for registration is May 1. Call the Pro Shop at 306-937-5659 for more details.

May 10 The Battlefords Roller Derby League’s Rubby Rollers host their first bout of the season against Prince Albert’s Norsask squad. First whistle is 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. To submit an item for the Sports Calendar email newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net, fax 306-445-3223 or call 306-445-7261.

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OBITUARIES LEVESQUE, Hariette Cecile: With both sorrow and gratitude, we say “good-bye for now” to our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Hariette was born July 3, 1922 in Whitefish, Montana, and passed away April 8, 2014, at the age of ninety-one years, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, surrounded by the love of many family members. Our Mom lived with quiet grace and dignity, even in the face of change and loss and suffering. She possessed a gift of “acceptance,” choosing to be content, and relishing the simple pleasures of life with a sense of humor and a grateful heart. Her greatest pride and joy was her large family, and she considered herself to be very wealthy within that treasury of relationships. One of her greatest pleasures was gathering her family, in hosting “Saturday afternoon coffee,” every week for more than 50 years, or in filling her home to enjoy special occasions with plenty of great food, lively conversation, lots of laughter and playing cards. Mom’s life was characterized by gratitude, loving-kindness, forgiveness, generosity, courage and joy. These qualities embody the beautiful legacy of her life. We have all learned important life lessons by observing her example and her strength. Celebrating her life and cherishing her memory are her living children, Charles (Ann) of Port Alberni, BC, Yvette (Victor) Ukrainetz of Kelowna, BC, Trudy Ray of North Battleford, SK, Paul (Carrie) Levesque of Coquitlam, BC, Frank Levesque of Vernon, BC, Ray Levesque of Elkford, BC, Marcel (Geri) Levesque of Seven Persons, AB, Will (Linda) Levesque of Meota, SK, Terry (Brian) Thompson of North Battleford, SK, Louis (Kris) Levesque of Bowden, AB, Suzanne (Ian) Couperthwaite of North Battleford, SK., 41 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, one sister, Eva Combres of North Battleford, SK, two Brothers, Roger (Aurore) Lauzon of Enderby, BC, Leo (Bea) Lauzon of Grand Prairie, AB., many nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Hariette were her parents, Alderic and Varilda Lauzon, her beloved husband of 56 years, Leon Levesque, son, Ernest Levesque, daughter-in-law Janice Levesque, grandsons Clayton Ray, Richard Levesque and Daniel Levesque, her sisters, Florence Combres, Sister Marie Claire Lauzon. The Vigil of Prayer for Hariette was held April 10, 2014, 7:30 pm, at St Andre’s RC Church with Jean Pawlus presiding and music ministry by Our Lady of Fatima Choir. The Word was proclaimed by Terry Thompson, Charles Levesque, Prayer of the Faithful by Louise Jamieson, Deborah Maloney, and Rosary led by Will & Linda Levesque. Mass of Christian Burial was held April 11, 2014, 2:00 pm, at Notre Dame RC Church, with Celebrant Rev. Fr Gerard Legaspi and Co-Celebrant Rev. Fr Peter Paase. Cross-bearer was Michael Couperthwaite, Pall was placed by Yvette Ukrainetz & Trudy Ray, flowers by Louis Levesque and crucifix by Marcel Levesque. The Word was proclaimed by Sandra Couperthwaite & Amanda Moore, Responsorial Psalm by Wendy Rowley, Prayer of the Faithful by Sarah Couperthwaite & Jennifer Schnell. Gift Bearers were Randy Ray, Rayanne Mitchell, Marie DeCoste & Matthew Levesque. Tribute to Hariette was shared by Linda Levesque. Music Ministry provided by Lisa Hornung, Jaki Esquirol, Robert MacKay, Notre Dame Choir & Our Lady of Fatima Choir. Pallbearers were grandsons: Darryl Ray, Kevin Thompson, Ryan Levesque, Neill Levesque, Blake Thompson & Mark Couperthwaite. Rite of Commital took place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS: requested as Mass Offerings, or donations to Chalice, 445 Sackville Drive, Suite 1, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2S1 (www.chalice.ca). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battleford’s Funeral Services. CARD OF THANKS: The family of Hariette Levesque expresses their deep appreciation for the compassionate support of so many: the caring staff at the Battleford’s Union Hospital during Mom’s last days and hours, Battleford’s Funeral Services for sensitively guiding us through preparations, Father Gerard, Father Peter & Jean Pawlus for leading us in meaningful liturgies, & the Notre Dame ladies who prepared and served a beautiful lunch. We thank those who joined us for the Vigil of Prayer and Funeral Mass, especially those who provided Music Ministry & participated in the Liturgies. Grateful thanks to all who called with condolences, brought food, cards, flowers, Mass offerings and many acts of kindness. And most of all we thank God for the gift of our Mother, who loved us so well for so many years. ~ the Levesque Family ____________________________________________________

THIELL: In Loving Memory of Bernard August Thiell who was born April 19, 1941 at Humboldt, SK and passed away April 9, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Therese Thiell; their five children: Andy (Patty) – Chandra (Eric) – Carter, Tucker, Ellie; Nate, Geoff (Jamie); Blaine (Susan) – Shaun (Kaylee), Breanna; Joseph; Pamela (Kevin); Treana (Darin) – Ryan and Sarah; his mother, Anne Thiell and only sister, Joan Sabo with her four children and their families. Bernard Thiell was predeceased by his father, T. August Thiell; his mother and fatherin-law, Flora and Joseph Fluery and great-granddaughter, Haylee Thiell. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. with Fr. Greg Elder Celebrant. The Cross Bearer was Chandra Thiell and Altar Servers were Daniel & Lewis Eckerman and Jacob Anderson. Pall, Flowers and Crucifix ~ Andy Thiell and Joan Sabo. Liturgy Of The Word was shared by: 1st Reading ~ Wisdom 4: 7-15: Patty Thiell; Responsorial Psalm ~ “The Lord’s My Shepherd”; 2nd Reading ~ Revelation 14:13: Don Sabo; Gospel ~ John 6:35; Prayer Of The Faithful: The Grandchildren. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Rene & June Fleury. An Honour Guard was present with Knights Of Columbus – Third Degree. The Pallbearers were Andrew Thiell, Pamela Thiell, Blaine Thiell, Darin Schwab, Joseph Thiell and Kevin Payne. Memorials are requested to St. Vital Church Building Fund, Box 58, Battleford, SK. S0M 0E0 (Indicate to Sanctuary Lighting). Rite of Committal (Private) took place at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306)446-4200 ____________________________________________________ FRANCIS: Laurie Jean Francis of Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Battlefords District Care Centre following a lengthy illness. Jean was born on the 17th of July, 1918 in Dauphin, Manitoba to Arthur Yates Macpherson and Greta Macpherson (nee Murray) originally from the Cape Breton region of Nova Scotia. Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years John Philip (Phil) Wiseman Francis on July 10, 2011. She was predeceased by her eldest brother Hugh Macpherson; her elder sister Rena Tennessy; her younger brothers Murray, Donald and Stanley; her sisters-in-law Mildred (Mike) Macpherson, Margaret Bridgeman, Margaret (Peggy) Francis; brothers-in-law Tony Tennessy, Octavius (Jack) Bridgeman, Manley Francis and Tom Francis; nephew, David Macpherson. Jean is survived by her brother Fred Macpherson from Edmonton, Alberta, and many nieces and nephews and their families including Charlene Wiley, Tony, Timothy and Michael Tennessy, Hugh Macpherson (Susan), Laurie Macpherson, Barbara Reyelts, Morag Macpherson, Donna Thachuk (Steve), Margo (Richard) Kolada, Karen Macpherson, Patti Balmer and Stewart Macpherson. Jean is also survived by Phil’s nieces Linda Dustan Selinger (Patrick) from Brandon, Manitoba, Marilyn Francis (Detlef) from Qualicum Beach, B.C.; great-nieces Leanne Dustan (Mike) and their daughter Ruby from Ottawa, Ontario, Lori Dustan Lafond (Darrell) and their daughters Ayla, Riley and Maya from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Lisa Dustan (Charles) from San Diego, California. Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. A full obituary celebrating Jean’s life will follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the CNIB and to the Arthritis Research Foundation are greatly appreciated. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306)446-4200 ____________________________________________________

WHELER, ELLIOT CHARLES: Elliot Charles (Slim) Wheler, 1930 - 2014. Elliot was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully at Battlefords Union Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2014. A memorial service was held at St Vital’s Parish on Friday, April 11th. Elliot is survived by Fran his loving wife of 60 years, children Jim (Joanne), Sheri (Russell), Ken (Francesca), Don (Holly), Doug (Joanne), Greg, Mark (Barb), 17 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren, brother Gordon (Kay), sisters Audrey (Gordon) and Margaret. Slim worked as a mechanic at Boyd Brother’s Garage in North Battleford and at the Department of Highways. He was very active with many organizations in the community. The Wheler family would like to thank all of the wonderful people of the Battlefords and beyond for their support, cards, phone calls, and unending supply of food gifts. Thank you to the staff in the ICU at Battlefords Union Hospital for their compassionate care; and to Bob and the caring people at Battlefords Funeral Service and a special thanks to Father Greg and the St. Vital Choir and Parish family. The show of support at the memorial service was very comforting and much appreciated. Thank you to the 26th Street friends for their ongoing support. Any donations in memory of Elliot can be made to the Saskatchewan Lung Association or a Charity of your choice ____________________________________________________ SWISTUN: Katherine Swistun, April 15, 1912 - April 19, 2014, Kate passed away peacefully in North Battleford, SK at the age of 102. Left to cherish her memory are her loving grand-children Donnie (Heather) Swistun of North Battleford, SK; Lorrie (Kirk) Murdoff of Winnipeg, MB; Darren (Kerri) Swistun of Taber, AB and great-grandchildren Laurel, Brady and Reid. She is also survived by her brother John Kozlowski, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friend Helen Lane. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Peter, sons Zonnie and Adam, daughter-in-law Iris, siblings Annie, Tillie, Peter, Mary, Bill, Olga, and Walter. Kate was born near Whitkow, SK. She met and married Peter Swistun in 1929. Together they raised their sons on the family farm. She worked at and eventually retired from River Heights Lodge. In the 90’s, she moved into the Valleyview Towers where she lived independently and then spent her final years as a resident at River Heights Lodge. She lived a wonderful live, not without its share of struggles, but took joy in bowling, gardening, telling jokes, travelling, bingo and being with her family who will dearly miss her company. At Kate’s request there will be a private family service held in North Battleford. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the River Heights Lodge Auxiliary or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of River Heights Lodge who treated her so kindly, as well as Dr. Johnson. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. To leave a condolence message please visit www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

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306-446-4200 City Cemetery Plot for Sale located in 3-13-H (Old area) $500.00. Call Allan at 306-948-7696. TEMPLE: It is with sadness in our hearts to announce the passing of our Mother Marguerit Evelyn Temple. Marguerit passed peacefully at the Battlefords Union Hospital on Wed. April 16, 2014 at the age of 80 after a battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the later part of May in Battleford, Sask. Confirmed date and details to follow

COMING EVENTS Seniors Volunteer Awards! Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism is calling for nominations for their 5th Saskatchewan Senior Volunteer Awards Event October 5, 2014. Nominees must be 55+, reside in Saskatchewan, and make an outstanding volunteer contribution either locally or provincially. Nominate an individual or a group/organization in one of the 12 award categories. Nomination deadline is Monday, June 16. For more info or to receive the nomination package call (306)757-1898 or visit our website www.skseniorsmechanism.ca.

FOR SALE - MISC

LIVESTOCK

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Black Angus and Red Angus Bulls Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Phone 306342-4407

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca. FASTER IN THE FIELD! Get more work done faster AND save on fuel. Chip Tuning SAFELY gives you 15% more power. AG equipment, Semis. 1-888-920-1351. Dieselservices.com For Sale 2006 Chev Silverado, Special Edition, 150,000 km, excellent condition. 1987 21&1/2 ft 5th Wheel Travel Trailer, excellent condition. Will sell as a unit or separately. Asking $14,000. OBO. For more information call 306-497-2215 ask for Daryel

Black Angus Yearling Bulls 2 year olds and yearlings for Sale. Phone 306-892-2119 or 306-892-4342.

TRAVEL CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE - MISC

WANTED TO BUY

2007 Pontiac G6, four door, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, cassette, 93,000.km Excellent condition. Up to 50 miles per gallon. Phone 306-2472010

Looking for old comic 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 50, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Will pay price for them. Please the more comics/more 845-7040

books, 1930, a reasonable call anytime, money. 306-

Bell Express Vu Dealer & Installer, new & used 2 way radios, wireless internet sales & installs, rural high speed internet. Phone 937-3188

Wanted to buy Canadian Silver Coins 1967 and older, also USA Silver Coins 1964 and older. Call 306445-3826

FUNERAL SERVICES

12 acres, in the Town of Unity. Newly renovated 2005 sq ft structural brick 4 bedroom/2 bath home (3 bedroom basement suite with separate entrance). Mature yard. Fenced pasture. Workshop w/ three phase power. 306-260-7446 jpankiw@yourlink.ca

Newer Shop with fenced yard for Rent or Lease in Battleford. Building 30x60 has in floor heat & office area. Please contact 780-871-1240 with inquiries

PROPERTY FOR SALE Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Miss Out! 62 acres, Endless Possibilities. 5500 sq. ft. house. 1500 ft. of lake-shore. www.lakeoftheprairieshome.ca www.lakeoftheprairiesproperty.ca Jackie 1-306744-2399 1-306-744-7432 Watch online for open house.

Funeral Home

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

NOW OPEN! Reception Facility on Site! Ensure costs will never go up, lock in your funeral costs today. We accept new and existing Purple Shield policies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reinventing Tradition - Where Heritage Meets Innovationâ&#x20AC;?

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional D I R E C T O R Y SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY Chartered Accountants 1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask. Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155 -PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CA Greg Gryba, CA

BAERT CAMERON ODISHAW LA COCK Chartered Accountants 300 - 1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, Sask. Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;PARTNERSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Al L. Baert, CA Dale L. Cameron, CA Suzanne L. Odishaw, CA Jacques la Cock, CA

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling! PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: battlefords.publishing@sasktel.net

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty

Grazing Land for Rent RM of Medstead 3,190.00 acres Contact Walter Lewis Lands Manager Saulteaux Band 306-386-2424 office or 306-441-5387 cell

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

SUITES FOR RENT

-multi family, single section, motel style homes -Qualify for C.M.H.C. Financing

1 Bedroom Suite for Rent includes cable/internet, heat/water, tenant pays own power. No smoking, no pets, no children. Looking for quiet working adult. Off street parking, newly renovated. Rent $700/monthly, damage required & references. Available April 1st. Call 306-4451954.

CALL NOW for Special Spring Pricing Ask us about how you can receive up to to $1500 on upgrades!

Furnished Bedroom for Rent. Includes Queen bed laundry, TV with cable WIFI and all utilities $450. p/month. Call Brian after 4pm 306480-6988

1.800.249.3969 www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

SERVICES FOR HIRE

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT bedFurnear 306-

2 bedroom duplex for rent, new appliance, $1,000/month. Call 306441-6728 OR 306-937-7252 Duplex for Rent at 10919 Scott Drive, Side B, 3 bdrm 2 bath and 2 car garage 1,100 sq ft, best suited for non-smoking, working couple, no pets, May possession Phone 306445-5645 or 306-441-2758.

HOUSES FOR RENT

FARMLAND WANTED

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 201 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South - 75 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South East - 40 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South West - 65 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North - 6 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North East - 2 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North West - 12 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East - 51 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FARM AND PASTURE AVAILABLE

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, etc. Phone 306-445-8439 CUSTOM ROOFING INC. Full Service Roofing. Great Rates! Residential & Commercial. 50 Years in Sask. Shingle - Tar & Gravel - Torch On Repairs. Full Liability & WCB - BBB Member FREE ESTIMATES 306244-4343 MARKS MOBILE Dumpster, tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Will load and haul anything to dump. Call 306-441-7530 Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small engine repair, sonable rates, Call 445-2736

FEED & SEED

INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL

LAND FOR SALE

www.sallowsandmcdonald.com

FEED & SEED

DUPLEXES FOR RENT

SALLOWS & McDONALD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WILSON & ZEHNER 1271 - 103rd Street | North Battleford | 306-445-2418

LAND/PASTURE FOR RENT

Luxury apartment for rent, 2 rooms, 5 appliances, elevator, nished or unfurnished. Located BUH. Phone: 306-446-0273 or 441-8723 to arrange viewing.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 for details. RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron filters, softeners, distillers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kontinuous Shockâ&#x20AC;? Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis. Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling.com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

LOOK! ONE EXECUTIVE ADULT TOWNHOUSE ON FOLEY DRIVE. Totally renovated Six appliances, fenced yards. No smoking, No pets, References required, security $1,350.00, rent $1,350.00. Call 306228-7940 or 306-481-2836.

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

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Common #1 Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Timothy, Crested Wheat, Yellow Clover, Cicer Milkvetch, Alfalfa. Also have Certified Seed. Grower Direct. Blending and Delivery available. Competitive Prices. Call Siklenka Seeds, 306-3424290, 306-342-7688, Glaslyn Sask. Forage seed for sale: Organic and conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900

DOMESTIC CARS 1948 PLYMOUTH CONVERTIBLE, 392 Hemi, 700R4, 9â&#x20AC;? - Ford. Black with red leather interior, including trunk. Power top, 19,000 kms, many upgrades. Drive anywhere. $55,000. Chuck 403-350-1777; cgrote@shaw.ca. Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-7960514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES Wrecking auto-trucks: Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports... We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... Trucks up to 3 tons. NorthEast Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

OPEN HOUSES

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TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca For Sale 1 lot 60 x 130, 1 lot 70 x 130. Full services, water levy paid, 2 blocks west of Hotel. 306-445-4674 or 780-690-5288

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE SPRING SALE ON NOW! Canadian built by Moduline 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900 Call Stan 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton

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CAREER TRAINING

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Huge demand for CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates. Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College. www.canscribe.com.1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

My Friend s Place

is currently seeking

FULL-TIME & PART-TIME

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT Insulation Solutions for: New and Renovation. Exterior and Interior. House, Shop and Concrete. High R values. Canadian Made. Buy Direct and Save. EFFECTIVE THERMAL SOLUTIONS. quiktherm.com call: 306-222-4428

WAITERS/WAITRESSES

Experience is preferred. Apply in person with resumé to

331-22nd St. West, Battleford NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

OWNER OPERATORS REQUIRED Looking for owner operators to haul asphalt oil within MB, SK, AB, and North Dakota. Loaded and empty miles paid equally. Contact Tyler for details 204.571.0187 theuchert@renaissancetrans.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

GM DEALER REQUIRES 3rd/4th/Journeyman Techs. GM/Diesel experience an asset. Competitive wages, full benefits. Email resume to: donheeg2003@yahoo.ca or fax to 780-645-3564. Attention: Don. No phone calls please. Smyl Motors, St. Paul, Alberta.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HOME BUILDING CENTRE, Red Deer Seeking experienced salespeople (contractor desk); also Project Estimator. Building supplies knowledge a must. Wage commensurate with experience. Email resume: rob@executivehbc.com. 1403-343-6422. Reporter / Photographer required. Willing to train on the job, must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Full-time or part-time, wages commensurate with experience and education. Gas allowance, group benefits and company pension plan.Send resume to Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, email: dward@weyburnreview.com or fax 306-842-0282. Sales rep required to sell advertising and special promotions, up to 40 hours per week. Send resume to D. Ward Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4 or email dward@weyburnreview.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Battlefords Qualiﬁcations: Publishing Ltd. has an opening for a

Graphic Designer Apply in person with resumé, Attention:

PO Box 46 Site 145 RR1 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y1

Claude Paradis

Class 1 Drivers Required

COMING EVENTS

VILLA PASCAL

Spring Tea - Raffle & Bake Sale Sunday, May 4, 2014 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

RAFFLES 1ST PRIZE - Framed Artwork by Connie Tinio 2ND PRIZE - $250 cash 3RD PRIZE - Spring basket donated by Judy Lavoie TICKETS ARE 3 FOR $1.00 Donations of crafts and baking will be greatly appreciated!! Draws will be made at 3:00 p.m. All proceeds go to residents’ recreation fund. Door Prizes!!

Hope to see you all here!

AUCTIONS

**$0.47/mile to start** **Paid Can/US border crossings** **Paid loading** **Paid unloading** **Beneﬁts incl. vision, health, dental, disability** **Company matched pension** Contact Tyler P: 204.571.0187 ext. 5 F: 204.571.9363 E: theuchert@ renaissancetrans.ca

Battlefords Publishing Ltd. 892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

battlefords publishing ltd.

BIDS CLOSE IN SASKATOON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 - NOON We have been instructed by the concerned party to offer up for sale the grocery store premise and real estate in Wilkie Saskatchewan. The Grocery store is currently non-operational but contains the former asset set up to carry on a retail grocery store. Address: 204 2nd Avenue East, Built in 1966; 5500 Sq. Ft. Equipment includes 2 Walk-In Freezers; Walk-In Cooler; Walk-in Meat Processing Room; Meat band saw & Slicer; Upgraded display Coolers & Freezers; plus s/s sinks, wall shelving, shopping carts, computer station/ tills/ scanner system, wall safe & much more. Visit our website for full listing, photos, terms, conditions & tender forms. For Viewing Appointment Contact Terry McDougall at

1-800-263-4193 or (306) 652-4334

www.McDougallAuction.com Regina • Saskatoon • Moosomin • Calgary P.O. Box 3081 Regina, SK S4P 3G7 Dealer Licence #319916

MEETINGS

Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

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

LTD.

REAL ESTATE TENDER WILKIE GROCERY STORE

• Experience using InDesign and Photoshop. • Experience working in a Macintosh Environment. • Have an eye for design and be able to multi-task and survive in a hectic environment.

Application deadline: May 2, 2014

advertising sales REPRESENTATIVE This is a

FULL-TIME

PERMANENT POSITION Our company is looking for a person who is: • Self motivated and has great communication skills • Dedicated and enthusiastic with knowledge of the area retail market • Assertive and creative, with ability to meet stringent deadlines • Well-organized and able to work as a team player in a busy ofﬁce • Website sales experience an asset • Has a valid driver’s license and owns a dependable vehicle. If you are looking for a rewarding career with an opportunity for advancement we would like to hear from you. We are willing to train the right individual. Our company offers: • Remuneration of a base salary, plus commissions • Extended health beneﬁts • Great working environment Please forward resumé to: Valorie Higgs, Sales Manager Battlefords Publishing Ltd., 892 - 104th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 email: val@newsoptimist.ca No phone calls please.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Community Ambassadors Are you passionate about the Battlefords?

is currently seeking

FULL-TIME & PART-TIME WAITERS & WAITRESSES Apply in person with resumĂŠ to: COUNTRY CUISINE 2401 - 99th Street, North Battleford No phone calls please.

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Join our summer team as a Community Ambassador!

Community Events Calendar

DUTIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Promote the Battlefords to visitors at campgrounds, hotels, downtown, shopping centres, events, and attractions. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide literature, coupons, or other items of interest to tourists relating to local services, attractions, community history, and current events â&#x20AC;˘ Develop working relationships with tourist site staff in order to identify new visitors and/or appropriate visitation times â&#x20AC;˘ Survey tourists for primary data relating to travel intentions, and enter data into a provided database program. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop a thorough knowledge of local tourist offerings and services â&#x20AC;˘ This position includes the frequent use of North West Mounted Police period costume (provided) â&#x20AC;˘ Provide on-site organizational support, data collection, and promotion to community events â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance of Visitor Reception Centre, including light cleaning, yard maintenance, and removal of litter REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Excellent communication skills are critical to the position. The successful applicants must be able to interact with tourists and residents in a friendly, outgoing, and positive manner. 2. Good organizational skills combined with knowledge of personal data devices for data entry 3. Knowledge of Battlefords and area tourist attractions and events is an asset. 4. Ability to improvise and â&#x20AC;&#x153;think on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feetâ&#x20AC;?. The Community Ambassadors will be asked a myriad of questions about the Battlefords that will require an answer in a short amount of time. 5. Ability to display a positive image for the Battlefords and area. This is a temporary summer position from May- August 2014. Applicants must be available for a mix of daytime, evenings, and weekend shifts. To apply, send a cover letter and resumĂŠ with references by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 2nd to: Ryan Bater, Executive Director Battlefords Tourism & Convention Association Box 1715 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Email: contact@battlefordstourism.com

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

Desperately Needing Volunteers Volunteers needed for Relay for Life 2014 in the Battlefords. A Survivor Chair is needed for this important event. Other positions are also available to be Ă&#x20AC;lled. Please call 306-445-3339 now!

April 29 - June 3 LiveWell with Chronic Conditions Program - Are you living with a chronic (ongoing health condition)? Would you like to learn better coping skills? Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop at the North Battleford Library, Board Room from 1:00 3:30 p.m. For more information and to register call 306-446-8613 or 1-888-922-5867 or email margaret.maunula@pnrha.ca.

Thursdays, May 1 - June 5 Are you living with a chronic (ongoing health condition) and would like to learn better coping skills. Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Riverside Health Complex - Ceremonial Room, Turtleford. For more information or to register call 306-446-8613 or 1-888-922-5867 or email at margaret. maunala@pnrha.ca.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 1, 2 & 3 Garage Sale at 81 - 15th Street West, Battleford. Thursday & Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - noon. Large variety of many good used items. Proceeds to St. Vital Parish.

Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3 The Joy of Art Spring Show & Sale - Battlefords Art Club at the Chapel Gallery, 891 - 99th Street. Friday at 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. & Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 2, 3 & 4 Svoboda Ukrainian Dance Festival at the Dekker Centre. Friday & Saturday at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. & Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 Spring Trade Show & Craft Sale at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #9, Battleford from 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. Phone 306-441-7359.

Saturday, May 3 Gospel Concert with Aven Grace, award winning songwriter and singer as well as Joanne Tatchell playing the Ă ute at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 1302 - 99th Street at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 3 Battlefordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17th Annual Polkafest at the Knights of Columbus Centre, 1202 - 105th Street from 3:00 - 11:00 p.m.

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Saturday, May 3 Borden 4-H Light Horse Vet Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alana Gunschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acreage from 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 Borden Dance Recital, Borden Community Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 4

leave an IMPRESSION

Aven Grace concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Borden Community Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hosted by Riverbend Fellowship Church

Sunday, May 4 River Heights Lodge 5th Annual Strawberry Tea accompanied by a Bake Sale & Silent Auction. Tea & Bake sale from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Monday, May 5 Borden United Church Luncheon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Borden Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room from 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6 Svoboda Ukrainian Dance Recital at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9 Borden Care Home Auxiliary Tea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; silver collection & door prize.

Saturday, May 10 Community Cleanup Day - Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. in Central Park, next to the North Battleford Library. Bring the family out for the spring clean & to enjoy some food & activities. Call Battlefords United Way for more info 306-445-1717.

Saturday, May 10 Battlefords Trade & Education Center Fundraiser - Roast Beef Dinner & Entertainment at the Alex Dillabough Centre, 421 - 28th Street Battleford. Tickets available at BTEC, North Battleford Co-op Administration OfĂ&#x20AC;ce or calling Joyce 306-445-3105, Lucy 306-9372291, Marilyn 306-445-5790 or Margaret 306-445-5752. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Supper at 6:00 p.m.

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Club 70 - Norm and the Golden Aces at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Phone Les & Donna at 306-845-3772 for more info. Everyone welcome.

Friday, May 23 BCCPC Garage sale & silent auction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Borden Community Centre from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 24 Garage Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Borden Community Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. Silent auction of more valuable items closes at 3 p.m. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-proÂ˝t organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publication.

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The need to follow through on our promises Many years ago, a friend of mine lived in the city of Toronto. He was a good man, and a fine musician. (I sang in a choir he conducted.) But he had one persistent fault. He was prone to make big promises that he couldn’t keep. One time, in the fall of the year, he was leading a service in a large seniors’ home. And he made a passing comment about wanting to take all the residents on a tour around the city, to see the fall colours. Days later, the manager phoned him. “You’ve created a big problem for us,” he said. “The residents are all looking forward to you coming to take them on an outing!” Whatever his intention, they had taken him seriously. What on Earth was he to do? After some thought, he got a brainwave. He called the various Toronto taxi companies, and asked them if they’d be willing for their drivers to donate a half hour of their time, to take the seniors on a tour. When they agreed, he called the city newspapers, and told them about the scheme. The impressive procession of cabs made headlines in the papers, and all the seniors were thrilled. However, the man was not

reassuring, it became a statement of faith. The song says, “Earthly friends may prove untrue, / Doubts and fears assail; / One still loves and cares for you, / One who will not fail.” Another stanza adds: “In life’s dark and bitter hour / Love will still prevail; / Trust His everlasting power– /

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com always so fortunate. Some of his big ideas left disappointment in their wake, and sometimes financial loss. Being human, each of us is going to let others down from time to time. But it’s a good idea to think before we speak, so others come to realize they can trust our word. One of the wonderful things about the Lord is that He always keeps His word. Because he is a God of truth, He never lies. And because His power is infinite, what He says will happen does happen. The Lord Jesus says of His heavenly Father, “Your word is truth.” (Jn. 17:17) And of His own proclamations, Jesus declares, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” (Matt. 24:36) Back in 1927, a musician and pastor named Arthur Luther (1891-1960) wrote a

gospel song about that. He called it Jesus Never Fails, and the story of how it came to be written is interesting. Mr. Luther served as the pianist for an evangelistic team that was to hold meetings in a little out-of-the-way community in Kentucky. It was so remote they could only reach it by rail, and the train ran only every few days. During the meetings, Luther received a telegram to say that his young son had taken seriously ill and was in the hospital. The musician’s home was over 900 kilometers away, and there wasn’t another train for several days. All he could do was pray earnestly. Then, still worried, and homesick, he sat down at the piano in the home where he was staying. Soon he began to improvise a tune, and some words to suit it came into his mind. It was not only

Jesus will not fail.” Taking its inspiration from Matthew 24:36, the refrain says: “Jesus never fails, / Jesus never fails; / Heav’n and earth may pass away, / But Jesus never fails.” Not only was the song an encouragement to its creator, whose son recovered, it went on to bless many others.

Word came of it being sung in the concentration camps, during the Second World War. And missionaries on a torpedoed ship sang it as they awaited rescue floating in shark-infested waters. Many have proven the words of this simple song to be true, again and again. The Lord is faithful to His word of promise.

Together to the last breath Before beginning my daily chores, I scan through the news in hopes that I might have escaped the usual reports of war, of suffering, of injustice and of grand-scale tragedies. It’s never happened, but every once in a while something beautiful rolls across the screen. That was the case this week when I came upon the touching story of a couple who’d died just 15 hours apart. Where normally the deaths of a couple in such a short time would have conjured up thoughts of an horrendous auto accident or even worse, a murder-suicide, these deaths were a tribute to the kind of a marriage most people only dream about. United for 70 years, they still held hands at the breakfast table;

so completely one with each other were they that when death took the first, the other quickly followed. I am not so naïve as to believe they never worked their way through differences of opinion, but work their way through they did. Whatever challenges they faced they obviously were so committed to each other that “for better or for worse” were more than mere words. Since reading that inspiring news I’ve let my imagination run a bit wild: was the

couple financially secure? What was his occupation? Were there children from that union? How did they meet the inevitable struggles of life? Of course I’ll never know the answers but I’ve been reminded that respect, sincerity and non-hypocritical love are key to more than just marriage relationships. Be they family, friend, work colleagues, members of a faith community or neighbours, each person we meet is enriched when we live with integrity in all our dealings. “Be kindly affectionate to one another … in honour giving preference to one another … distributing to the needs of the saints … given to hospitality ... repay no evil for evil ... live in peace.” (Romans 12:10-18)

Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay nd

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Gerard Legaspi MASSES: Saturday - 7:00 p.m. Sundays: 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK Rector: The Rev. Peter Norman

Hosanna Life Center Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7:00 pm Bible Training Classes & Personal Mentoring

306-445-5079

Pastors: Peter & Lydia LitchÀeld Members of Christian Ministers Association

Reclaim Outreach Centre A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

962A - 102 Street

Pastor Dave Miller

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastors Len Beaucage & Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

Community Baptist Church 1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

10:30 Service Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4465

CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 11:00 a.m.

April 18 - Good Friday Service 11:00 a.m. 1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Rev. Dan Millard Phone: 306-445-4818 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net Website: www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca Come join us this Sunday!

Living Water Ministry

Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Zion Lutheran 10801 Winder Cres. 15th Ave. & 108th St. North Battleford, Sk

306-445-5162 Fellowship Hour 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.battlefordslutheran.sk.ca Pastor Sheldon Gattinger Everyone Welcome

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

(YHU\RQH :HOFRPH www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

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PUZZLE NO. 706

10.Building curve 11.Dolls, e.g. 17.Nanny ____ 19.In addition 22.That man 23.Do wrong 24.By means of 25.High-rise necessity 26.Network 28.Tennis shot 29.“I’m ____ Rappaport” 31.Four qts. 32.Sunrise

34.Cow’s offspring 35.Breakfast food 37.Go off to wed 38.Large inn 39.Cleaning agent 40.“Swan Lake” costume 41.Concern 42.Wedding food 43.Is in hock 44.Pleads 46.“One Fine ____”

ACROSS 1. Small drink 4. Trickery 8. Shout to a cat 12.Deep sadness 13.Oompah horn 14.Large sandwich 15.Had brunch 16.Urgent situation 18.Tavern employee 20.Pledges 21.Curious 22.Tortoise’s rival 23.All 26.Humorous one

27.Jogged 30.Agitate 31.Ruby, e.g. 32.Art ____ 33.“Norma ____” 34.Hack 35.West Point student 36.Young beef 38.Cut down 39.Put off 41.Pipe material 45.Obsolete: hyph. 47.Respect 48.Spin like ____: 2 wds. 49.Scope

50.Cask 51.Unaltered 52.Scream 53.Double curve

DOWN 1. Mop 2. Tiny bit 3. Equal 4. Constant 5. Muggy 6. Already retired 7. Disfigure 8. Use scissors 9. Placed in the middle

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 706

Crash Test Dummy’s tour to stop at JPII Staff Juno Award winner Mitch Dorge, former drummer of Grammynominated Crash Test Dummies, is bringing his In Your Face and Interactive presentation to John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford Wednesday, April 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The presentation is tailored to the needs of the participating schools. Topics covered include drug and alcohol awareness, peer pressure, driving safety, bullying and goal setting. The presentation at John Paul II Collegiate is one stop on a tour of the area this week that will include Glaslyn Central School Tuesday, McLurg High School in Wilkie Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and Maymont Central School Thursday from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Dorge’s tour is in response to youth living in the information age being bombarded with more information and controversy than ever before; young Canadians are forced to make important social and educational decisions every day, too often without the support of positive and credible mentors. Dorge is out to shed some light on

the power of positive thinking and self-awareness in an innovative and interactive campaign to engage Canadian youth, presented in partnership with The Co-operators. Dorge, who has partnered with The Co-operators since 2007, takes his unique, thought- provoking presentation about responsible decision making to high schools across the country. He sought out the insurance cooperative for its emphasis on youth empowerment. “It was a natural fit,” Dorge says of his partnership with The Cooperators. “They were looking for innovative ways to engage young people and offer them alternative perspectives on important decisions. This was a great opportunity for us to work together.” Co-operators client support representative Sharon Manson says she understands the impact Dorge will have on students in local schools. “As a rock star and a very charismatic individual, Mitch is just the type of person who can get through to teenagers and make a real difference in their lives,” stated Manson “That’s why I’m thrilled to help bring Mitch to North Battleford and surrounding area.”

Arrest warrants for teen escapees Staff

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

14045NS00

Battlefords RCMP have issued arrest warrants for three youth who have been unlawfully at large since 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.

The three youth, aged 13, 16 and 17, are all from the North Battleford area. Police say the trio ran from staff of a local youth facility while on escorted leave and were last seen in the area of 8th Avenue and 99th Street.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - PAGE 16

Friends for Life The Battlefords Humane Society held its annual fundraising banquet and auction Saturday evening at the Gold Ridge Centre. Almost 300 people attended, and as they passed down the hall leading to the banquet area, they were greeted by a display of all the animals presently available for adoption at the animal shelter in North Battleford. The society is working toward the goal of a new building. See the story and more photos in the Thursday, May 1 issue of the Regional Optimist. Photos by Jayne Foster

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