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Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014

Battlefords Bright Spots

WDM, Ag. Society Chapel Gallery, all places to be

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Hometown Hero North Battleford’s Brett Robinson, also known as Brett Morgan in the ring, basked in the cheers of the hometown crowd after the main event bout at High Impact Wrestling’s Tour De Rumble show Sunday night at the Western Development Museum. Wrestling fans of all ages turned out to see Morgan compete in a mixed gender tag-team match that closed out the festivities. For more pictures from the evening’s matches, turn to Page 9. Photo by Brett Smith

It’s true. Summer wouldn’t be the same without a stroll down memory lane at Those Were the Days! A staple of the summer season, Those Were the Days is an event featuring the 1920’s heritage village, a variety of entertainment and activities, agricultural demonstrations and more, plus a chance for the WDM to show off its extensive collection of gas and steam engines. It will be held this year Aug. 9 and 10. With 100 acres of land, over 30 homes and businesses representing the boom years of the 1920s – plus a farmstead and an elevator – there will be lots to do and see.

If you haven’t had a chance to see the prehistoric skeleton exhibit, you can take that in as well. “Scotty’s Skull”, from Saskatchewan’s one and only Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, and “Omācīw - Hunter of the Prairie Sea” arrived at the North Battleford Western Development Museum June 5 and will be on

exhibit until Oct. 3. “Scotty’s Skull” and “Omācīw” are on loan to the WDM from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina.

Beginning Aug. 10 and running through to Aug. 23, the Prairie Sculptors’ Association and the Chapel Gallery Biannual Scultpure Symposium will be attracting artists to North Battleford.

While sculptors find an opportunity to work on various pieces and share ideas and skills with fellow artists, it is also an opportunity for the public to see the creative process and perhaps even attend the short workshops planned. If you’ve been to the Chapel Gallery and have seen the various sculptures on the grounds around it, these are the results of previous symposiums.

August, of course, is also the month of the annual fair, The Battlefords Agricultural Society’s Northwest Territorial Days. The parade kicks things off on Monday, Aug. 11 and the fair runs through to Thursday, Aug. 14. Watch future editions for more information. jayne@newsoptimist.ca

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True Community in Art Never let it be said that art isn’t everywhere. Staff of Battlefords Publishing were treated to a note of thanks last week for a relatively small act that has helped make the community more beautiful.

News Optimist staff, I just wanted to say thank you to the kind staff who work HOLLY HILDEBRAND behind the scenes at your newspaper office that have helped provide me with cardboard discs. These large discs have become the basis for so much of my recycled artwork and the supplies for workshops in the community.

Since discovering the large discs in the dumpster last year you have so nicely saved them and helped me load them on a fairly regular basis.

Thank you all for contributing to the recycling effort and providing a great supply for many community and personal artworks! I hope it brings you some small joy in seeing these works about town.

Sincerely Holly Hildebrand The discs local artist Holly Hildebrand refers to in her letter of thanks are from the sides of the numerous large rolls of newsprint loaded onto the press each week. Hildebrand has used the discs for artwork in the round, including those created during a collaborative activity at the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre’s International Women’s Day Celebration in March (bottom left), and the BEATS program that held its red carpet event at the North Battleford Library in June (bottom right).

Hildebrand also used them as props and display boards for a presentation she made on Creativity and Self-Expression. The Crazy Cow (below) was created at an art retreat using large recycled flats of cardboard.

A photo of the numerous art projects that have been created by recycling cardboard from the printing shop of Battlefords Publishing presented to the shop staff by local artist Holly Hildebrand. “Utilizing recycled and easily accessible materials in creative ways is an important part of my art making and workshops,” says artist Holly Hildebrand.

At the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre’s International Women’s Day Celebration in March, the discs of cardboard recycled from Battlefords Publishing by artist Holly Hildebrand were put to creative use.

Recycled cardboard discs played a big part in the BEATS program, says artist Holly Hildebrand.

BEATS was a collaborative project between Living Sky School Division and Prairie North Health Region held over several months at Phoenix and Manacowin Schools. The participants created a wall display at the school and also used them as the support for an animated drawing activity.

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NB Assyrians protest persecution in Iraq

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A protest was held at North Battleford City Hall on Saturday afternoon, as members of the Assyrian community voiced their opposition to the persecution of Assyrian Christians by the jihadist ISIS campaign in Iraq.

Supporters of the Assyrian Christians denounced what they call a “genocide” against Christians in Iraq, and stood outside City Hall waving placards and chanting “We Want Peace” to cars going by. The local protest was one of a number of demonstrations and rallies scheduled around the world in support of Assyrian Christians in Iraq; among the other notable protests were ones held in San Francisco as well as Sydney, Australia, where over 5,000 attended.

Members of the Assyrian community held a protest at North Battleford City Hall on Saturday to voice opposition to the persecution of Assyrian Christians in Iraq. Photo by John Cairns

Three year old dies from RCMP responds to call of gun shots being heard injuries after collision Staff The three-year-old girl struck by a motor vehicle on the Mosquito First Nation on July 29 died in hospital Friday morning as a result of the injuries she received.

Battlefords RCMP members continue their investigation and no determination has been reached yet on whether charges will be laid.

The Battlefords RCMP Detachment and EMS responded to the incident at approximately 8:30 p.m. July 29.

The injured girl was initially transported to Battlefords Union Hospital, before being

transferred to Saskatoon via STARS air ambulance.

The collision occurred at a residential property on the Mosquito First Nation, located approximately 30 kilometres south of Battleford.

The lone male driver of the vehicle was not injured and it has been determined that alcohol was not a factor in the collision.

Battlefords RCMP members are continuing the investigation with the assistance of the Battleford Forensic Identification Services Unit and the General Investigation Services Units out of Saskatoon and North Battleford.

MVA at 16th Ave. and 100th Street Staff North Battleford Fire Department reports they responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 16th Avenue and 100th Street.

The incident took place Friday morning around 8:39 a.m.

According to the fire department, some debris was cleaned up at the scene and no fluids were leaking.

No injuries were reported.

Occupants of one vehicle were found to be OK. However, the occupant of the other vehicle fled the scene.

Two fire apparatus and four fire personnel attended, as did the RCMP and WPD Ambulance.

Driver rear‐ends parked car on 19th Staff The North Battleford Fire Department, RCMP and WPD responded to a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 3:45 p.m., the NBFD was called to the scene of a collision on 19th Avenue. A vehicle going westbound on 19th Avenue rear-ended a parked car.

The driver of the vehicle

was transported by the WPD with undetermined injuries.

No other people were involved.

The NBFD was on the scene for less than 20 minutes.

NBFD out to two fires overnight North Battleford Fire Department responded to a round bale fire about 16 kms east on Highway 16 at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday morning. Two vehicles and eight person-

nel responded and were on the scene for about a half hour. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Earlier that night, at 2:41, one vehicle and five personel

responded to the 7-11 store for a grease fire in the fryer.

The fire was out when they arrived, and no damage was caused. RCMP and EMS responded as well.

Staff Reports of gun shots drew the North Battleford RCMP to Trudeau Street early Sunday morning.

The RCMP responded to a call shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday of shots being fired on the 1800 block of Trudeau Street.

The residence and a vehicle

parked at the scene were damaged, but no one was injured during the incident.

The area was quickly secured and has since been released by police. The home targeted in this incident was previously known to police and it is believed that all involved are known to each other. The suspect or suspects

in this matter are believed to have fled the scene in a unknown vehicle.

North Battleford RCMP are continuing their investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the North Battleford RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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Fed up with the out‐of‐town media attitude Well, the release of the Crime Severity Index numbers has come – and gone.

And here we are at the end of it all, still standing. The city of North Battleford endured its annual humiliation, and now it’s over. People in the media have moved on to other topics – like this business of the exploding SmartMeters in Saskatoon or Regina.

Before we move on from the CSI story, I just have to get in one last rant directed at the news media. Or more particularly, the out-of-town news media.

The thing that irks me about them is how whenever they do a news story on North Battleford, it is usually about something negative. This CSI story is a perfect example.

The moment the 2013 StatsCan numbers were released, the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix had a reporter interview a bunch of people in North Battleford, including Mayor Ian Hamilton, on the whole crime situation. Then they splashed North Battleford’s No. 1 crime severity on the front page of the paper.

The story that ran claimed “this small Saskatchewan city has been named Canada’s crime capital among cities with more than 10,000 people.”

Let’s set the record straight: never has StatsCan made any declaration of North Battleford, or any city in Canada, as a “crime capital.” Ever.

In fact, you may in fact be surprised to learn this, but the information from StatsCan about North Battleford’s crime severity was actually totally buried. I had to phone up StatsCan and request their North Battleford numbers myself when it came out, because I couldn’t find any information online about it. So don’t give me this bull about how StatsCan was going around handing out dubious titles to cities like it was some “decision desk” on election night.

They did nothing of the sort.

That didn’t stop the Star-Phoenix story from going on about the “stigma” the city feels about this label.

That particularly annoys the heck out of me because, honestly, I don’t think most people across Canada care.

Go to any city in Canada – say, Toronto – and ask people there what they think of the CSI numbers for North Battleford. Folks would likely laugh at you and say it’s Toronto that ought to be “Crime Capital” instead.

“You think you have problems? Our mayor is on crack cocaine!”

Anyway, people in North Battleford need to quit wallowing in self-pity. Every city has issues, whether it’s crime, drugs, flooding in the streets, an infamous mayor, or something. People need to do a lot less worrying about the city’s image and simply get to work making things better.

But back to the media.

It bugs me that whenever I see my friends from the Saskatoon media in the Battlefords, it’s usually to cover something terrible. I am not just talking about “Crime Capital of Canada” coverage. I’m talking about subject matter that

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net sometimes would make ordinary people throw up.

Whether it is someone being tried in court for indecent assaults against students in a school, or some local First Nations chief in court for one thing or another, you can count on the out-of-town media to descend like a pack of vultures, focusing on the doom and gloom.

It would be nice if they were also here for the stories of the law-abiding people in the school system who are inspiring students, or local First Nations leaders working to make life better for their people, and so on.

Remember last year when that floatplane went down at the airport, and two people from the Yukon were killed?

That was an awful, awful tragedy. You could tell something awful had happened in the community, too, because news vans were causing traffic jams all over North Battleford that day. CTV, CBC, you name it, they were all here.

Now, this is an important story, and it’s not every day that a fatal plane crash happens in your community. But it just seemed to me the enthusiasm was a bit much. Seriously, we were getting calls from news organizations wanting pictures of the wreckage. It struck me as ghoulish.

And don’t get me started on the media reaction when-

ever MP Gerry Ritz opens his mouth.

I find that what gets the out-of-town media most excited about here is often at odds with what local folks are really excited about. Two notable examples are the CUplex and the North Battleford Centennial.

These were two big projects that people in the community were really interested in. It was important, just like all this other negative stuff was important.

But the main people covering those stories were local media. The one out-of-town news outlet that gave these stories the time of day was CTV Saskatoon, and even that wasn’t very often.

I guess what I am saying is it would be nice if there was the same level of media enthusiasm for the good and exciting things happening around here.

Here’s an example. Last week, we did a piece on the Oak Ridge Boys coming to North Battleford to play at Gold Eagle Casino.

Now, we get feedback from people who complain about “tribute” bands that come up here – you know, imitation “Elvis” and the like. But this was no imitation group, these were the real Oak Ridge Boys. People ought to be impressed.

Speaking of Elvis, another newsworthy thing was the first annual International Street Performer Festival downtown. The TV stations could have gotten some really good shots of “Silver Elvis” doing his thing. This guy would have looked good on TV. In fact, there’s lots of stuff happening – downtown revitalization efforts, a lot of construction, activity like the Husky Thermal project up the highway.

All I am saying to our friends in the Saskatoon media is: cheer up. It isn’t all doom and gloom in the Battlefords.

Come on up here and cover the good news sometime.

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Wounded Warriors make way through B’fords

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder stopped in North Battleford on the way to a major event this weekend.

That event was the Wounded Warriors Weekend in Slave Lake, Alta., Aug. 2 to 4.

A bus carrying veterans suffering PTSD – the Wounded Warriors – and their caregivers stopped in North Battleford during the noon hour Friday while en route to Slave Lake.

The bus had been on a long journey from Nipawin, the community that had been the first one to host Wounded Warriors Weekend in 2012.

The event, spearheaded by country music artist and veteran Blake Emmons who is Founder/Director of Wounded Warriors Weekend, is credited with building friendships and relationships, and reaching out to those in need who still struggle with the trauma and the memories associated with PTSD from their combat missions.

According to Cindy M u r p h y, a c o m m i t t e e member from Nipawin who’s worked with the Wounded Warriors, the event is “all about camaraderie and people just realizing, the veterans realizing that they’re not alone.

“There’s others that are going through, have gone through what they’re going through now,” said Murphy.

The first two events in Nipawin attracted 120 Wounded Warriors and the second one in 2013 attracted over 200.

The Friday morning journey started from Nipawin at 7 a.m. and included brief stops to pick up veterans along the way, including in Saskatoon where a number of veterans and caregivers were picked up. One caregiver was actually a service dog who provided great comfort for her owner.

The bus was led into the city by a motorcycle procession from the Canadian

The procession of Wounded Warriors arrived around noon Friday in North Battleford at Legion Branch No.70, as a group of veterans were on their way to Slave Lake for the Wounded Warriors Weekend Aug. 2 to 4. The veterans were greeted with a bagpipe serenade upon their arrival in North Battleford, where they enjoyed a lunch put on by the Legion before continuing on their way to Slave Lake. Photos by John Cairns Legion of Riders, arriving at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.70 around 12:20 p.m.

It was there that the Wounded Warriors stopped to enjoy some free burgers and cake as a token of the Legion’s appreciation of their efforts. Members from Branch No. 70 and Battleford’s Branch No. 9 were on hand to offer their support and encouragement.

The plan was for the procession to continue to Lloydminster and then Westlock, Alta., to meet up with more Canadian Legion of Riders motorcycle riders, then continue on to their final destination at Slave Lake for the three days.

The Wounded Warriors heading to Slave Lake are from Canada and the United States and are mostly veterans of recent conflicts, mainly the Afghanistan mission but also Iraq as well.

All those who were on the bus to North Battleford were younger veterans, though some older veterans from Korea, Vietnam and other missions were expected to be at Slave Lake as well.

Some of them are heading to their third Wounded Warriors Weekend, not only for their own benefit but also to benefit those newcomers attending for the first time.

Murphy noticed at the second event in 2013 that “the vets that came back for

the second year were there to counsel the young ones that were really struggling, and I actually did see that first-hand.”

A good number of those were coming back again to Slave Lake for 2014, and “they’ll be all that much more strong and able to help the new ones that are coming.

So it’s all starting to weave together and gel and become one strong unit.”

That support and moral encouragement is expected to keep on building through the coming years as more events are held. A location for Wounded Warriors Weekend has not been finalized for 2015 – possibly Nova Scotia or British Columbia – but

Wounded Warriors – in their own words Testimonial from Wounded Warriors event in Nipawin: A thank you to the Town of Nipawin and the People of Saskatchewan.

Hello everyone, my name is Debbie Kent and I think public speaking sucks but I will carry on because what you have done for us is worth forging through a bit of stress about speaking.

I would like to first of all thank the Town of Nipawin for sending their Air Force out on manoeuvres while we were here for this great weekend. Even though some of us did run into your Mosquito Defense Force in various areas at least it was only in small sorties and we could handle those. Thank you to those generous folks who rescued some of our golfers with muskoil so that they could concentrate on their game of whack ball instead of whack mosquito, whack ball.

One of the main missions that we as military members have when we go out to another country to either be peace keepers or peace makers is to capture the hearts and minds of the population of the country we are in. This is done by listening to their needs, helping them in the way that they require, respecting their way of life (as long as it does not contravene basic human rights), and showing compassion.

You wonderful people have captured our hearts and minds

by doing all this for us. You have opened your hearts to us and have helped us to heal our spirits and our minds by all that you have done for us As a logistician, I know how much work that putting on this event has taken. Trying to herd 176 wounded cats is quite an achievement and you did it all with such an appearance of effortlessness’.

No matter what any of us needed, you made miracles happen. You made us feel so special and appreciated something that many of us have never felt before.

Your acceptance of us just as we are, and some of us are pretty strange - even card certified – has helped us to accept ourselves just as we are right now. We are not who we were but we are okay, we are still valuable, we are still needed, we are still useful. This weekend will help us to see that we have a new role in the future and that it is a good one and it is okay to change paths when required and sometimes that new path is a better one.

This is a healing journey that we are on. This journey for all of us is not a sprint but a marathon, a walking marathon (or rolling). There will be days when we go forward and some days when we seem to stop or go back a step – be kind to yourself on those days.

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Murphy said that Blake Emmons has “big plans to return to Nipawin in year five.”

For more information the website is www.woundedwarriorsweekend.org. The website for the Slave Lake event is www.woundedwarriorsweekend.com.

Locally, a separate fundraising event for Wounded Warriors is being planned for Nov. 8 in North Battleford.

The plan is for that event to feature Elvis tribute artist Jeff Bodner along with the band Appaloosa. Also planned is an appearance by Emmons to accept a presentation of the total amount raised locally for Wounded Warriors Weekend.

For information on tickets to the November event contact Marlene Oleshko at 306-445-7781 or Amanda Humenny at 306-441-9602.

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Colin Greener:

t o h s t e g o t t r o h s Too

By Elinor Florence Elinor Florence started her journalism career in 1973 at the Battlefords Advertiser-Post. She grew up on a farm near Brada and now lives in Invermere, B.C. To read more about the Ballendines, visit her online column called Wartime Wednesdays at www.elinorflorence.com/blog

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Too short to get shot

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Wounded Warriors – in their own words Continued from Page 5 Realise that we only have so much energy and instead of going full bore one day and being burnt for two days or more, go at 60 or 70 per cent and then you can still have energy for the next day. Or even just listen to your body and take a break on the second day, rejoice in what you accomplished the day before, rest up for the next day and be happy that each day there is something good about it. Be kind to yourself, we have learned from this weekend that the peer support has been so essential to all of us. Many of us talked throughout the day and well into the night. Sharing the tools that we each have in our tool kits and helping each other as much as each needed. No doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists or other people telling us what we had to do, just us sharing with each other our pain, experience with healing and how we coped. We learned that peer support was one of the biggest tools we had for helping us to heal because it empowered us to actively help in the healing process just like doing the exercises the physio gives us. This was all because these wonderful people have created a safe, open, non-judgmental environment for us to be in.

Many of us faced some really big challenges this weekend and with the camaraderie, caring and respect that we developed with our peers we helped each other through while becoming stronger and more confident in our own abilities to face life’s challenges and make it through. Big life lesson was that we don’t have to do it on our own, someone has our back.

Unfortunately the North American city culture is that when something is broken it just gets tossed aside on the garbage heap and you get a new one. The great thing about coming to the West and rural Saskatchewan is that you have reminded us that no, you don’t throw things out when they break, you find some baling twine, chewing gum, a new bolt or whatever it takes to get the machine working again. It may not look so brand new anymore and may have a bit of a wobble but it still works and is valuable.

As you have seen this weekend, some of us do wobble as we move but we are still moving and our minds are still working.

Some of what we have gained this weekend: We are still valuable; We are still useful; We are still needed; We can be repaired; We are loved.

How can someone ever say thank you enough to ones who have helped to give back a life with meaning, a sense of purpose and a reason to carry on?

You have given us hope with your love, acceptance, listening ears, great hugs and hard work that you have put into this weekend for us. The ripples from your love will reach around the world. Thank you for loving me and my fellow service members. We will treasure this time and the memories will strengthen us for the rest of our life’s journey.

Thank you ever so much.

MCpl Deborah Kent, CD, (Retired) 32 Years of Service

*** Testimonial: I am so pleased that I have had the opportunity to attend the Wounded Warriors Weekend. It gave me the opportunity to connect with others that not only share similar experiences but understand what I have gone through with the start of recovery journey. I found it gave me some time to actually sit back and relax for once in my life since being medically discharged for PTSD in 2003.

It gave me a much needed break of dealing with issues that I have not dealt with or even talked with anyone other than my sponsor, Operational Stress Injury Social Support worker, and my wife. However, not everyone in my family and friends understands what it is like to live with the triggers and reminders.

Wounded Warrior Weekend gave me the opportunity to connect with fellow soldiers that understand and do not question or suggest things to make me better/heal from the trauma reminders that I carry with me. This weekend proved very valuable to me as I was allowed to put the triggers, reminders, etc in a box and put on a shelf for a few days and feel like a whole person again while sitting on the lake and river fishing, being shown some of the Nipawin’s mural history and hearing the stories behind them all, getting the chance to see and visit with the owner of the vintage cars while listening to their family history, talking with my fellow veterans, sharing experiences, laughing and feeling human like I once used to years ago before being medically discharged with PTSD. Feeling the support from the town, volunteers and soldiers was greatly appreciated and rewarding, knowing that I was in a widely accepted environment where there were no judgments and pressure to explain everything I had experienced during my military career.

Upon the arrival to the Regina airport and receiving the greeting by the honour guard and colour party at the bottom of the stairs almost brought me to tears as I felt pride, honour, and guilt at the same time. Hearing and seeing the acknowledgement like that is something, I really did not get to experience during my military career of 15 1⁄2 years. After talking with some of my fellow soldiers I felt guilty as some of their experiences were not as bad as mine, or that is what I felt. However, after talking with them during the weekend, I felt better as I learned that everyone’s trauma and experiences are different. The final impact of our shared experiences brought us together to be able to relate, open up to each other without fear of the stigma. I have also discovered that the community of Nipawin showed the same respect, support as our fellow soldiers has shown to each other. This weekend gave me the opportunity to find a lost piece of me again and bring him to life instead of keeping it buried deep inside. I was able to connect again with my fellow soldiers again to re- experience that part of my life that was buried for so long.

Cpl. Clarence Grear, (Retired) *** Testimonial: This special weekend has inspired me to be a better person from the

The procession of Wounded Warriors was escorted to the North Battleford at Legion Branch No.70 Friday. The group of veterans was on its way to Slave Lake for the Wounded Warriors Weekend Aug. 2 to 4. Photo by John Cairns healing I was given. Battling this silent bullet (PTSD) and other injuries that had been suffered during my service to Canada has been a long road. It wasn’t until the specialness of the Wounded Warriors Canada, the people of Nipawin and Saskatchewan, had my healing truly started.

With going to the first Wounded Warriors Weekend in 2012, my fears were truly making my life difficult. With battling PTSD, depression and anxiety for many years this was a battle I never thought that I could win. A part of me didn’t wish to go to the first Wounded Warriors Weekend. With the help and encouragement of my wife, I was able to go. This event began to help me get back to the living.

Even thou, it was very overwhelming; I was able to feel the appreciation everyone had.

The Wounded Warriors Weekend of 2013 has demonstrated the compassion and warmth

of the people of Nipawin and Saskatchewan.

This weekend was truly heartening to see and feel the support that the soldiers, airmen and sailors of Canada, United States, Great Britain and Australia were given. The hospitality of the people was second to none. The community was truly beautiful and relaxing.

The weekend had many life altering effect on me. It challenged me and helped me in my own internal battles. A couple of which I was able to stand up to and slightly conquer. With doing so, some of the volunteers of last year had seen this change in myself and congratulated me on the win. With the comfort of the people of Nipawin and my fellow veterans my healing is on the right track.

This will be an experience that I will never forget.

Cpl. Jim Quinlan. (Retired) Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Royal Canadian Mint recognizes veterans of the First World War OTTAWA – Exactly 100 years after the declaration of the First World War, the Royal Canadian Mint joins Canadians in thanking those who risked their lives or made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the universal values of freedom, democracy and justice from 1914 to 1918, and ensure victory for Canada and all the nations united by the Allied cause.

“The men and women of the Mint are proud to have paid homage to Canada’s veterans through a rich variety of collector and circulation coins for many years and we join fellow Canadians in reflecting on the invaluable contribution of those

who fought for us in the First World War,” said Marc Brûlé, Interim President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint Monday, Aug. 4. “We are honoured to continue this tradition over the next several years with coins which will ensure the sacrifices of those on the battlefield or on the home front between 1914 and 1918 are never forgotten by present and future generations of Canadians.”

Starting with the launch of the 2014 Silver Dollar in January of this year, the Mint has embarked on an all-encompassing coin program to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War as well as the 75th anniversary of the

Second World War. With so many stories and events touching Canadians on so many levels, the program will run until 2020, and will include both circulation and collector coins.

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. An ISO 90012008 certified company, the Mint is recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca.

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Jackson helps Riders avoid ‘trap game’ against RedBlacks All is good in the ‘hood.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders improved to 3-2 Saturday night with a 38-14 stomping of the expansion Ottawa RedBlacks at TD Place Stadium in the nation’s capital.

After back-to-back double digit losses in Weeks 2 and 3, Canada’s Team has responded with a pair of lopsided victories to keep pace in the tough CFL West Division.

It was a carnival-like atmosphere in Ottawa Saturday night, with a pregame tailgate party hosted by the Roughriders at the adjacent Aberdeen Pavilion, and the revelry carried over into the game.

Some Ottawa football types wondered if this Week 6 contest could be a “trap game” for the Riders, a game which they may overlook against a rag-tag group, and with a huge divisional game in Winnipeg on the horizon in Week 7.

Nope.

Saskatchewan’s 37-9 triumph over Toronto the week before was Exhibit A that the Green Machine is back on track. They carried the momentum over into TD Place and led 24-0 after the first quarter.

Quarterback Darian Durant was pretty much mistake-free and the offence had virtually no trouble moving the ball. A 111-yard

August 16 The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum hold their 30th annual induction ceremony. Part of the celebration is the unveiling of the biggest bat in Canada at 10 a.m. at the museum.

August 23 The Battleford Beaver Blues host a four-on-four indoor ball hockey tournament at the Battleford Arena. For registration information, call Kevin at 306-441-8770 or email beaverblues@hotmail.com.

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missed field goal return touchdown by the indefatigable Tristan Jackson in the second quarter was the icing on the cake.

“The guys came out and played fast,” explained Rider head coach Corey Chamblin after the match. “We adjusted to everything they did quickly. The guys just played fast.

“The defence is starting to understand what it will take to be a good football team. We’ll have to be tougher than we have been in the past and they realize that.”

Tristan Jackson was clearly the best Roughrider on Saturday. In addition to his return touchdown, the Central Arkansas product also contributed an interception and two knockdowns.

“Every guy has a role and when they step into it, they’ve gotta be a star,” Chamblin continued.

“Tristan Jackson’s done a good job of doing that.”

Jackson went down with minor injuries several times during the game, but came right back out the next time his number was called. No

doubt he slept well Saturday night.

“I’m just out having fun,” Jackson smiled. “Coach gives me the opportunity to play football and I thank him by giving him everything I got.”

Does he ever!

Not to be overlooked was the play of Rider slotback Chris Getzlaf who returned after a four-game absence with a lower body injury. The Regina product had five catches for 57 yards, but his presence seemed to

be a calming influence for Durant.

“Let’s be honest. Getz is one of the best receivers in the league,” said Rider wide receiver Rob Bagg, who led the team with 123 yards receiving.

“He slows down the game for you. He makes it easier for everyone by just being on the field. When we get all five guys together and going, we’re going to be deadly.”

That’s certainly a comforting notion. We can’t get ahead of ourselves, but the Roughriders certainly appear to be back to the juggernaut which has made them a threat each and every week over the past number of years.

Now, a prairie showdown looms in Winnipeg on Thursday against the 5-1 Blue Bombers who are arguably the CFL’s

best team. The Riders are 0-1 against West Division opponents this year and this Week 7 clash certainly represents the biggest test of the season.

Are the Blue Bombers really for real? So far they’ve given us no reason to think otherwise but it’s almost impossible to comprehend their remarkable turnaround from last season’s 3-15 debacle.

But as the Rider Pride song goes, “We’re really rollin’, now we’re on our way” and Thursday’s game has all the makings of a West Division slobberknocker.

“Feel real good,” concluded Coach Chamblin. ”Now it’s time to put this one to bed and move on.”

Bring on the Bombers.

— For daily Rider news, follow Rod at @sportscage on Twitter.

Bandits host Western Championships

The Battleford Bandits, in red above, welcomed eight other Under-18 girls’ teams to the 2014 Western Canadian Fastpitch Championships at the Flats over the long weekend. The weekend consisted of a nine-team girls’ championship and an eight-team boys’ championship. For results from the finals and more pictures, pick up Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photos by John Cairns

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Wrestlers Take Over WDM

El Asesino mocks the fans inside the WDM before his match against Alexander Prime.

Above left, Samael Graves keeps Thryllin’ Dylan on the mat. Above right, Andy “The Dreadful� Bird repays Dick Richards by pulling his hair Below, Bird leaps from the turnbuckle to take down Richards and pick up a pinfall victory.

Former TNA and WCW wrestler April Hunter served as the guest referee for the main event that saw local wrestler Brett Morgan, pictured on the front page, team up with Cathie Cougar, in purple, to take on Michael Allan Richard Clark and Jaida, in orange. Morgan scored the pinfall victory in front of his hometown fans.

High Impact Wrestling’s 19th Tour De Rumble stopped at the Western Development Museum Sunday night as part of a 14-show tour across Saskatchewan, including stops in Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Regina. The six matches on the card showcased a variety of the wrestlers on the HIW roster. There were opportunities before and midway through the show for fans in attendance to get pictures and autographs from the in-ring entertainers who performed that evening. HIW can be seen on Access Televsion throughout the province. Top left, Mike McSugar gets some pre-match high fives from the ringside crowd before stepping into the squared circle to take on Fil Deadly.

McSugar put Deadly down for the pinfall victory. Bottom left, Saskatoon’s Dice Steele poses for his cheering fans following a win in his match against Jacob Creed. Photos

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By Sara Williams Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has come a long way since the days when ‘Cerise Queen’ was considered the standard. But it was sure to disappoint with its floppiness, invasive habit and lacklustre colour. However, get ready to embrace recent introductions.

In general, yarrow has flat flower heads atop ferny, finely cut, aromatic dark green foliage. The cultivars range in height from 30 to 60 cm. While many of the older ones were rampant spreaders, the newer introductions are much better behaved: they’re more upright, clump-like, less likely to overrun your borders, and come in striking colours.

Grow yarrow in full sun on well-drained soils. It’s very drought tolerant once established. Do not fertilize or they will become floppy. Older varieties spread readily by rhizomes, needing judicious control (with a sharp spade!) within a border. Divide every three to four years. Deadhead for a neater appearance and more continuous bloom.

This long-flowering perennial can be used massed, as a tall ground cover, in the perennial border, and in fresh and dried arrangements.

Bonus feature: is a butterfly nectar source.

Among the many cultivars are: ‘Summer Pastels’ - an AllAmerica Selections winner – is available in pastel shades of pink, rose, apricot, cream, red, beige, purple or white.

‘Paprika’, with flowers of the same rich colour as the spice with yellow centres atop dark green foliage (60 cm/2 ft.), blooms from midsummer to fall.

‘Terracotta’ is the colour of a terracotta clay pot, 75-90 cm (30-36 in.).

‘Summer Berries’, a new introduction, largely untested on the prairies but worthy of trial, resembles ‘Summer Pastels’ but with a blend of deeper, brighter, nonfading colours (60 cm/24 in. x 50cm/20 in.) with 8-12 cm/3-5 in. flower heads.

‘Apricot Delight’ is another newer, larger untested variety worthy of trial, with a compact form and pale apricot to near red flowers (30 x 30 cm).

‘Fire King’ is a deep carmine red, 50 to 60 cm (18-24 in.).

Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) Sneezewort has graced prairie gardens for over a century. Its roots and leaves were once used as a cheap replacement for snuff (ptarmica is the Greek word for sneezing), thus the common name. Native to Europe and Asia and naturalized in North America, sneezewort is covered with hundreds of tiny, double, pure white flowers in July and August on 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in.) stems.

The foliage is fern-like and somewhat pungent.

Common yarrow, Summer Pastels. Photo by Sarah Williams

Sneezewort, The Pearl. Photo by Sarah Williams

Dwart wooly yarrow. Photo by Ghislain Plant in full sun on poorer, well-drained soils. In richer soils they may become invasive. Divide every three to four years.

Sneezewort is useful in informal borders and for naturalizing as well as fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Older varieties are ‘The Pearl’ and ‘Perry’s White’.

Newer introductions include ‘Angel’s Breath’ with large, double white flowers (50 x 60 cm/20 x 24 in.); ‘Noblessa’, a more compact, double white (30 x 40 cm/12 x 16 in.); and ‘Ballerina’, a “steady spreader” with a compact form and double flowers (30 x 45 cm/12 x 18 in.). All are a good substitute in floral arrangements for the noxious weed baby’s-breath.

Dwarf woolly yarrow (Achillea tomentosa) A low growing plant (15 to 20 cm/6 to 8 in.), woolly

yarrow is ideal for hot, dry areas where the going is tough. Tomentosa, meaning hairy or woolly, refers to the foliage, which is aromatic, finely cut and a soft woolly grey. Flowers are yellow and produced in flat clusters just above the foliage in June.

The leaves form a dense mat.

Plant in full sun in welldrained soil on a hot, dry site.

Woolly yarrow is excellent as a ground cover, edging, for inter-planting among paving stones toward the edges of a walk or patio, or in a rock garden. It is easily mowed for a neater appearance or rejuvenation in midsummer after flowering.

‘Goldie’ is a newer introduction with larger flowers. Achillea tomentosa var.

Aurea has more intensely golden flowers.

Sara’s most recent books are Gardening Naturally, the Chemical-free Handbook for the Prairies, the new and updated Creating the Prairie Xeriscape, and The Saskatoon Zoo & Forestry Farm, A Photographic History. She will be leading a garden tour to Spain this fall.

For information, email sara. williams@usask.ca Have a gardening question? Contact GardenLine, 306-966-5865 or gardenline@usask.ca This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@yahoo.com).

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OBITUARIES GREGOIRE, Therese Josephine: Loving wife, committed/strong Mom, devoted Grandma, Great-Grandma, supportive sister, respected aunt and true friend left this earth on July 9th, 2014 at North Battleford, SK., peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Therese is lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Louise & Bernard Noble, Saskatoon, SK., family. Trevor Schiller (fiancĂŠ, Amy Price), Larry (Michelle) Noble: Madison & Liam, Natalee (Ian) Cook; Avry & Ella; Emile & Gillian Gregoire, Hamlin District, SK., family; Rory (Jenna), Ashley & Kyle Gregoire, Jim Rentz, Jerry (Heather) Rentz;Bryanna, Ryley & Ashlyn; Denis & Marlene Gregoire, North Battleford, SK., family: Blair (Janel) their daughter Lexi; Krysta, Sheldon & Brandon Gregoire; Gailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family: Omer Baillargeon (Perla), Saskatoon, SK.,Jeanelle, Justin & Stefan Baillargeon; sister Antoinette Duhaime, Regina, SK.; sisters-in-law: Germaine Nachtegaele and Marie Liebaert of North Battleford, SK.; brother-in-law, Paul (Madeleine) Gregoire, North Battleford, SK.; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Willie & Aurore Hebert; husband, Louis Joseph Gregoire; daughters Grace (in infancy) and Gail Baillargeon; brother, Jerry Hebert; sisters: Claire Lavoie and Bernadette Sanders; numerous brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Therese Josephine Hebert was born in North Battleford on April 14, 1922. She and her family of 3 sisters; Claire, Bernadette, Antoinette and brother Gerry were raised on a farm just a few miles north of North Battleford. Every day Therese and her siblings would walk to Notre Dame school in the spring, summer and fall, then be driven by horse and heated cutter in the winter. She loved the great outdoors and her after-school routine was to go get the cows home for milking. She did this by putting on some oats in her pocket and her dutiful horse Babe would enjoy the treat and then ride her back to the farmyard. This same farmyard has survived a tornado and continues to be nurtured by a third generation Hebert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Raymond and his wife Linda. During her early years she leant a helping hand by babysitting Adele while her sister Claire taught school in Highgate. My mother Antoinette has fond memories of growing up with her older sister Therese, recalling how particular she was to only wash her exact half of the kitchen floor. Therese met Louis in 1941 at a school dance at Prince, and that meeting would be the launch of a life â&#x20AC;&#x201C;long enjoyment of dancing. They quickly knew they were meant for each other and wedding bells rang on November 18, 1943. Their honeymoon was a trip to Prince Albert, leaving much later than planned after cleaning up a wedding night prank of a houseful of feathers. To this day, no one has divulged the culprits! Therese was blessed with 67 years of marriage to Louis, grateful to celebrate her wedding anniversary two days before his passing November 20, 2010. Therese farmed alongside Louis, tackling any job she encountered with her usual positive attitude. She often talked of her canary that would sing his heart out warning her that the baby in the house was crying so sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d leave her milking to tend to her family. Her neighbour Bill knew it was milking time as he could hear her calling the cows. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure one their nieces Sylvia could attest to that as she would go stay with Therese while Louis would be away haying. She was her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best teacher. Her eldest Louise learned to be a fabulous cook and baker by being given the freedom to learn on her own. Emile her second and Denis her third child learned not to smoke when their Mom caught them red-handed and made them eat Grandpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homemade cigarettes. To this day they thank her for never wanting to smoke! Her youngest Gail learned to make her own after-school snack (Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tomato Soup) because often her mom was out helping her dad. From her Mom Gail learned to be independent and confident in anything she undertook. We know in her heart she cuddled her stillborn twin daughter Grace and taught her children by example how to be strong when one of them was chosen to be the first angel. Therese was a terrific gardener and lovingly tended to a rose bush given to her by brother-in-law Don Sanders. This bush still gave her joy when she could smell the latest blossoms Emile brought to her just a few weeks ago. In her early years, Therese was an accomplished pitcher, often pulling her team out of difficulties. As her children grew, she became her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite cheerleader as her boys played baseball and then as the grandchildren came along, they too played baseball and excelled in hockey. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure she used the same volume as calling the cows home because the grandkids could hear her over the rest. Therese was quiet/behind the scenes/helper when her children were showing their cattle, helping them achieve the thrill of Grand Champion Steers in 4H. Her ability to wave the hair and braid the tails of the steers gave them the fluffiest/puffiest tails in the ring! Then, with her handle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Red Henâ&#x20AC;? she became quite adept at communicating with two-way radio. Her volunteer duties included McMillan Homemakers Club, the CWL and choir at Notre Dame & St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Churches. Aunty gave her children the rosary every day. The boys remember kneeling on the hard bare kitchen floor for morning prayer each day before heading out to the yard. All the years of their marriage Therese and Louis would start their day with a prayer and they never waivered from that true testimony of their faith. Music and dancing were an important part of Thereseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life; she would tap dance for her children while Louis would play the harmonica. Dancing was her exercising workout, her stress reliever and lifted her spirits. Uncle Louis and Aunty Therese were model dance partners, belonging to a dance club that entertained people from the Battlefords and surrounding area. Family meant everything to Therese. Meals in the field with fresh garden produce, special Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter family gathering with homemade soup, bread, cookies and tortiere. Her children would cherish the nightly phone calls with that ever present cheery voice. The love and attention given so effortlessly to the grandchildren came back to Aunty as each one phoned and visited her in her last days. Each one of you know you were loved from the bottom of her heart. Though her eyesight dimmed, her eyes would still light up and in turn light up the life of the person she talked to. That little face would come right up and although she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see you, she would bask in the pleasure of your familiar voice, so happy that you stopped to talk. I heard their family cherished their visits to our cabin at Jackfish Lake and I loved going to their farm. The flowers, the garden, the friendly greeting was always a treat to stop in on our way when Mom and I would go to the lake. Therese was always there to lend a helping hand, encouraging word, a tower of strength with a tender heart. Gail put into words how all the family felt: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom, there is no one to phone who can understand like you and you always make things seem so easy. Gee Mom thanks for all your help and patience.â&#x20AC;? Saying goodbye to a special lady is difficult to do. You will never be forgotten, we will always cherish and love you and know you are not far away, watching from the heavens. We thank God for choosing you to be our mom, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunty, and friend, Bon voyage, je tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;aime beaucoup! Aunty and Uncle are now dancing in the heavens, hugging their departed relatives and looking them straight in the eyes, with eyes that can see. Vigil Of Prayer was held Monday, July 14, 2014 with Presider, Fr. Nestor Gregoire O.M.I.; followed by the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July15th, 2014.,both Services from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK.. The Celebrant was Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie, O.M.I. with Co-Celebrant Father Nestor Gregoire O.M.I.. The Cross Bearer was Brandon Gregoire and Eulogist Diane Brooks. Liturgy of the Word was given by Ashley Gregoire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 and Krysta Gregoire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Colossians 3:1-4. The Responsorial Psalm was Psalm 23 read by Jeanelle Baillargeon.

The Gospel Reading was Salt & Light Mt. 5: 13-16. Prayer of the Faithful was led by Justin Baillargeon. Offertory Gifts was presented by Blair, Janel and Lexi Gregoire. Music Ministry: Vigil of Prayer : Pianist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maureen Gerein; Piano Solo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ave Mariaâ&#x20AC;? by Jenna Gregoire guitar/vocal solo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome Homeâ&#x20AC;? by Paul Fransoo; Mass of Christian Burial: Pianist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tammy Iverson and St. Joseph Faith Community Choir â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Judy Fransoo, Director. The Honour Guard was formed

by St. Joseph Catholic Women League. The Pallbearers were Trevor Schiller, Blair Gregoire, Rory Gregoire, Justin Baillargeon, Stefan Baillargeon, Kyle Gregoire, Sheldon Gregoire and Brandon Gregoire, The family request that the tributes to their motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory be made to: Society of The Little Flower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Monastery Of Mount Carmel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7021 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls, ON., L2G 7B7; Villa Pascal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1301-113th St., North Battleford, SK., S9A 3K1; or at the Donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Rite of Committal took place at the Catholic extension, City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card Of Thanks The family of the late Therese Gregoire wish to express sincere appreciation for those many acts of kindness, messages of sympathy, prayers and masses during the loss of our Mom. Our heartfelt thanks to Bob MacKay and staff at Battlefords Funeral Service, caring staff at Villa Pascal, Dr. James Johnson and Home Care workers for their help and kindness. A big thank you to everyone who sent flowers, food, and gave companionship to us during this difficult time. A special thank you to the St. Joseph CWL for lunch after the funeral mass. Having the CWL honour Mom was truly a blessing. Thanks to the St. Joseph Faith Community Choir, Tammy Iverson and Maureen Gerein for the music ministry. Jenna Gregoire and Paul Fransoo, a big thank you for your music and song at prayers. To have two nephews Archbishop Emeritus Sylvan Lavoie OMI and Father Nestor Gregoire OMI celebrate the funeral mass was God sent. A very Big thank you to Rory and Ashley Gregoire for the power point presentation of grammaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Diane Brooks you did a fantastic job delivering Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eulogy. She would have been smiling. Louise, Emile, Denis and families. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CALLBECK: Lynn Callbeck passed away in Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the age of 58 years.

Lynn leaves to mourn her passing: her brothers, Doug (Betty) and their children, Crystal, Blair, Tammy and Dustin; Duane (Joann); Keith and his children, Kyle, Jayden and Lance; sisters Leigh (Mike) Fortier and their daughter Chantel; Kathy (David) Conacher and their children, Colton and Cheyanne. The Memorial Service for Lynn was conducted from Good Shepherd United/Anglican Church, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Joyce Carson officiating. The eulogy was given by Leigh Fortier. The organist was Bev Meikle. Hymns sang were â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morning Has Brokenâ&#x20AC;? & â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyond The Sunsetâ&#x20AC;?. Interment was held at the Turtleford Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

CARD OF THANKS The family would like to send out a special thanks to Joyce Carson for officiating, Bev Meikle for being the organist, the choir and the be A.U.C.W. ladies for doing the luncheon. Also a special thanks for all the cards, flowers, phone calls and visitors we received.

Sincerely, The Callbeck Families BRACKEN: Eva May Bracken (nee Vowles) July 9, 1912 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 16, 2014. Eva Bracken passed away peacefully at Battlefords District Care Centre at almost 102 years of age. Eva was an excellent gardener and enjoyed nature, painting and working in many other mediums. She maintained a positive attitude and clear mind until the end of her life. She was a joy to be around.

Eva is survived by daughter, Gail (Eugene) Sabo; grandchildren: Scott(Carolyn Scheidt), Glenn (Kristina Milke), Shelley (Stephen) Craik, Barry (Dot Weaver); great-grandchildren: Jordan, Kyle, Jane, Eva, Gavin and Lilly; special family members: Arlene and Louis Hamel, Yvonne Ewanicke; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and friends. She was predeceased by Jimmie Bracken, her beloved husband of 63 years, her parents, William (Annie Groves) Vowles, two sisters: Rosie (Charlie) Gale and Irene Dean. Evaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family will be forever grateful to the nursing staff and therapists of Ward 1 BDCC for their kindness and care for our mother and support for her family. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church in North Battleford, SK Anyone who wishes may make a Memorial Donation to the Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 (indicate for â&#x20AC;&#x153;recreation activitiesâ&#x20AC;?) or the charity of their choice. Condolences to the family can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK (306-446-4200) ____________________________________________________

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“We hold the ache within our hearts, and tears fall easily, remembering that day, God took you to Heaven to be with Him. We are ever grateful for the memories that God gave us, as we spent time with you throughout the years.

God gave us many special gifts through you.

You gave us encouragement and smiles, You gave us hugs when there were tears.

You taught us Love and laughter.

We’ll fondly remember the twinkle in your eyes and the wisdom in your words, as you’d gently guide us through the years.

You instilled within us a sense of respect and compassion, as well as a love of travel and adventure.

There are so many things that come to mind of the special man that you were.

You were our hero, we are so proud of all that you did.

You are forever in our hearts, so many things we see remind us of you.

We miss you so much.

We love you lots.“ Wife - Marie Children - Theodore, Debra, Roy, Kim and families

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Saturday, August 9 Macro Properties Open House and Fun Day at Winder Crescent, North Battleford from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come and view our available apartments, play games and enjoy a BBQ, carnival games and water fun for children. Bring a non perishable food item to donate to the local Food Bank. Door Prizes.

Sunday, August 10 Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre & Musuem - Festival Day. Open Air Church Service - 10:00 a.m. Parade - 1:00 p.m. Throughout the day there will be: Museum Tours, Pioneer Skills Demonstrations, Kids Games, Playground & Bounce House, Historic Theme Mini Golf, Musical Entertainment, Silent Auction, Quilt Raffle, Scrumptious Pies, Hot Dogs on Sale. Admission by Donation. Roast Beef Supper - 5:00 pm

Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15 The churches of Maidstone welcome you to Vacation Bible School - Maidstone United Church for ages 5 - 12 year olds on Monday to Friday from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

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10 reasons to visit your library this summer Submitted • Save money. If you buy books, DVDs, or magazines, you spend money. The average price of a new hardcover fiction book: $35. The average price of a new release DVD: $25. If you borrow from the library, the cost is free – you just have to return the items. The price of a library card: priceless.

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Dad, will you take me to the library?”

• Air conditioning. Maybe not all libraries have air conditioning on hot, hot summer days, but just the same, libraries are a cool place to hang out.

• More than just books.

Libraries have more than just books. Other resources available at the library include CDs (music and talking books), DVDs, magazines, Internet access, and much more.

• Internet. Do you take your home computer on holidays? Not everyone owns a laptop. If you need internet access while on summer holidays, seek out a library. Most libraries offer free internet access. Some branches also offer Wi-Fi service.

• Community pride. If you are hosting visitors from out of town and you are showing them your community, drive by or stop at the library. Be proud that Saskatchewan library cards are free, and all libraries in Saskatchewan share one catalog.

• E-services. Download audio (talking books) or e-books using Llbrary2Go. Check out databases that are accessible with your library card. Ask a Librarian.

“When I graduated from high school...I couldn’t go to college, so I went to the library three days a week for 10 years.” Ray Bradbury “What in the world would we do without our libraries?”

- Katharine Hepburn

New nomination deadline for Saskatchewan’s highest honour Staff

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Trucks, Backhoes - Gravel Supply & Delivery BILL PIKE Res. 306-893-2362 Cell. 306-893-7614

TERRY PIKE Res. 306-893-4210 Cell. 306-893-7615 Shop Ph. 306-893-4500

Box 398 Maidstone, SK. S0M 1M0

MIGNEAULT GREENWOOD

Barristers and Solicitors Sallows Building 1391 - 101st Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, S9A 2Y8 Telephone: (306) 445-4436 Fax: (306) 445-6444 Kevan M. Migneault, B.A., LL.B. Murray E. Greenwood, B.A., J.D. Monte M. Migneault, B.A., LL.B.

MAIDSTONE OFFICE: Murray E. Greenwood attends at Elliot Insurance Offices every Thursday afternoon Telephone: 306-893-2461

P.O. Box 330 Maidstone, SK, S0M 1M0 Located: Bus.: 306-893-2631 507-Hwy. 21 N Fax.: 306-893-2410

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Murray E. Greenwood attends every second and fourth Tuesday afternoons at the R.M. of Cut Knife building.

Telephone: 306-398-2353

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Gordon Marshall Doug Hanley

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield reminds citizens Nov. 1 is the new nomination deadline for the province’s highest honour, as the Saskatchewan Order of Merit prepares for its 30th anniversary next year.

“Awards programs rely on thoughtful nominations,” Solomon Schofield said. “It takes time and energy to prepare a comprehensive submission, but it is well worth the effort. We have many accomplished and generous citizens, who merit recognition for their remarkable contributions to our province.

I encourage everyone to consider nominating a deserving individual to receive Saskatchewan’s highest honour in time for the new deadline of Nov. 1.”

Information about the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, eligibility requirements and nomination forms can be found at www.saskatchewan. ca/honoursawards.

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On being the wrong kind of a name dropper Art Rogers was a pro ball player in his younger years.

Tough, profane, and hot tempered in those days, he was the complete opposite of what he’d become when I knew him. Now, decades later, with his thinning white hair, and slower step, Art was the epitome of gentleness and kindness to all.

What had brought about this dramatic transformation?

God had intervened in his life in a powerful way. Art had responded to the gospel, and put his faith in Christ. Daily he radiated the joy of the Lord in his ready smile.

We worked together in an advertising firm, creating commercial displays for stores, conventions and so on. One day, the two of us were asked to go to an exhibition site, where we were to help with the setting up of a display for the Ontario Provincial Police. A couple of electricians had also been called in to take care of the wiring.

As the others worked, it seemed to me that almost every sentence was punctuated with some kind of vulgarity.

Time and again one or the other would take the Lord’s name in vain.

Art and I continued to work away on our part of the job. But then, almost casu-

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com ally it seemed, Art said to the other men with a smile, “I see you know a Friend of mine.”

The comment was met with puzzlement. They could not recall any person they’d mentioned by name. But Art explained, “It sounds like you know Jesus. You sure talk about him a lot.” And he preceded to give his testimony as to how the Lord had saved him.

That happened about 50 years ago, but I’ve never forgotten it. What a powerful witness! There was no sense of outraged spiritual superiority, no preachiness. He spoke in kindness, with personal warmth, but there was no mistaking his purpose.

Does it bother you when others treat the name of the Saviour with disrespect?

Does it grieve you when television programs seem so ready to allow vulgar language, and the denigra-

tion of the Lord’s name. It should, if you belong to Him. Jesus said to His followers, “I have called you friends,” (Jn. 15:15) and Peter observes, “To you who believe, He is

precious.” (I Pet. 2:7) What have you done about others profaning of the Lord’s name? Have you used it as an opportunity for a gracious word? Or written to a television network to voice your concern? If Jesus is our Friend, we should stick up for Him! John Sammis (1846-1919) was an American business man, and later a Presbyterian pastor and Bible teacher. This faithful servant of God also wrote a number of hymns.

For example, he gave us the text of the gospel song Trust

and Obey. A less common offering from Pastor Sammis is his 1910 song, He’s a Friend of Mine.

The hymn says, “Why should I charge my soul with care? / The wealth of every mine / Belongs to Christ, God’s Son and Heir, / And He’s a Friend of mine.” What a privilege to be able to call the Lord Jesus our Friend!

Think of what it’ll be like when He returns to summon those who love Him into His presence forever. There are wonderful things about the heavenly kingdom that we

are told in the Word of God. There are many more we’ll learn about when the time comes.

John Sammis calls attention on that great day in his last stanza. “And when he comes in bright array, And leads the conqu’ring line, / It will be glory then to say, / That He’s a Friend of mine.”

He adds in the refrain: “Yes, He’s a Friend of mine, / And He with me doth all things share; / Since all is Christ’s, and Christ is mine, / Why should I have a care? / For Jesus is a Friend of mine.”

Thanks for what goes on behind the scene Recently we celebrated Sea Fair, the longest running annual event in our city’s calendar. There were the usual floats, carnival rides, local musicians on stage and, of course, the parade.

Although I’ve attended Sea Fair every year since we moved here, this one was different in that I had the honour of being part of the entourage.

Happily seated in the back of a 1957 Mercury convertible, I waved my arms with vigour and smiled my sunniest smile. It was great fun and I felt privileged to represent

our federal Member of Parliament. Thanks to the owners of this beautifully preserved automobile, I got to do it in style.

Later that afternoon we attended the opening ceremonies, appropriately held on the shores of the Pacific.

Planes were at the ready to

present an air show; the seas were alive with the silence of sailboats; vendors tempted attendees with the aroma of chicken and chips, mini doughnuts and a host of other goodies. Both past and current community volunteers and organizers were soundly and rightly praised for their hard work and that’s what really caught my attention.

Be it planning a carnival, raising money for the food bank or arranging the visit of a Member of Parliament, these all involve hours of dedicated work.

Great thanks, then, to all

those in leadership for the purpose of serving others.

Yes, there are rotten apples in every barrel but let’s not forget to pray and express appreciation to pastors who genuinely care, politicians who, in spite of our national cynicism, dedicate years of their lives to our national welfare and community leaders committed to making our towns and cities an even better place to live.

“Render to all men their dues…respect to whom respect is due and honour to whom honour is due.” Romans 13:7, AMP

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.

TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

Sundays - 11:00 a.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 306-445-5079

Meeting at the Tropical Inn Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield 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” Pastor Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

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

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper 10:30 Service

NO SERVICES July 6th - August 3rd Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

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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