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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Battlefords Bright Spots
Time for families By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
Mask Mania The Chapel Gallery hosted a mask-building workshop Sunday afternoon named “Masquerade: Introduction to Masks.” Led by Sherron Burns, adults and children were given all the supplies needed to let their creativity run wild while creating their own masks. The gallery had numerous masks on display if anyone needed inspiration. For more photos turn to Page 2 and visit www.newsoptimist.ca. Photo by Brett Smith
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It’s February school break week. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to do. The North Battleford Library will be hopping with family fare for all ages this week. Wednesday, Feb. 19, there will be a children’s movie. It will begin at 2:30 p.m. On the screen will be Hugo. When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. This movie is rated G. Thursday, Feb. 20, children’s programming will see Marble Run Mania from 2 to 3 p.m. This is an event for ages four to 12. Participants will help create cool marble runs and then have the fun of testing them out. There will also be a snack provided. Saturday, Feb. 22 at the library there will be Family Board Game Afternoon. It will run from 2 to 4 p.m.. Saturday will also see the Teen Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club meeting at 3 p.m. in the North Battleford Library boardroom. The club is open to all teens ages 13 to 17 and a different book is featured each week. Copies of the books are available at the library at least four weeks before the meeting dates. Snacks are also
provided. For more information on any of these events at the North Battleford Library phone 306-445-3206. There are also a couple of things going on at the Chapel Gallery during the break. Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. there is a friendship bracelet making session. It’s only $3 per person. Wednesday, drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. and you can build your own photo booth props and have your photo taken. This also is only $3. If you’re in the mood for theatre this weekend, phone 306-824-4730 or 306824-4616 to see if there are any tickets left for the Old Mill Players presentation of Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes at Mayfair Hall. There will be three performances. Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22 will see supper performances. The meal is a 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Sunday it’s an afternoon performance. The meal is at 1 p.m. with the show at 2 p.m. The Old Mill Players, established in 1999, have been entertaining audiences at annual dinner theatre productions in Mayfair for years. This year’s play, a comedy, was written by award-winning playwright Sandra Fenichel Asher. Tickets are only $25. If you miss out this year, mark your calendar to get in touch earlier next year. Local theatre is a popular cultural traditional in rural Saskatchewan and these events are, more often than not, sold out. jayne@newsoptimist.ca
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Creative Coverups
An afternoon of mask making at the Chapel Gallery Sunday, led by Sherron Burns, resulted in a wide array of creative masks being created by the participants. A final component of the workshop’s creative experience was acting out the characters depicted by some of the masks. Photos by Brett Smith
Rainbow flag raised at City Hall By John Cairns Staff Reporter
North Battleford is the latest in a long line of communities to raise a rainbowcoloured flag at City Hall. The flag was raised in support of diversity and to show solidarity with gay and lesbian athletes competing at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The Russian government has come under criticism for bringing in antigay-rights legislation there. On hand for the flag raising were councillors Ryan Bater and Ray Fox as well as several members of the Sakewew Gay-Straight Alliance, a delegation that included Sakewew viceprincipal Reid Stewart and several students. Several other city officials were also there, including Building Inspector Jerry Wintonyk, who is usually responsible for raising flags at City Hall. The flag flew Feb. 14, Valentines Day, in place of a Heart and Stroke flag that was up in commemoration of Heart and Stroke Month. It was noted the Heart and Stroke Foundation was will14024MK00
ing to make way for the rainbow flag to go up for that day. The flag raising coincided with some other events happening that day at Sakewew High School in support of athletes at the Olympics. The Sakewew Gay-Straight Alliance organized their own “Gay Pride Olympics” at the high school in the afternoon. Tasha Moccasin, who became involved in the club when she enrolled in Cree classes at the high school this year, expressed support for the raising of the rainbow flag at City Hall and for the gay-straight alliance. “The absolute respect that these children have as people is what I am trying to promote and why I am here and supporting all of this with them,” she said. Moccasin said they were “raising awareness and support for our fellow Olympians” and called the support “more amazing than anything.” This follows on the heels of decisions this past week to put up the rainbow flag at city halls in Saskatoon and Regina, as well as at the Saskatchewan legislature. The
flag has also been raised at numerous other city halls across Canada. The decision to put up the flag at North Battleford City Hall did not require a council meeting resolution. Bater told reporters the issue was discussed informally at executive committee Monday, and all councillors there were on board with putting the flag up. The reason for the timing is “because the Olympic games are on right now,” said Bater.
“When the athletes enter the games they represent 90 different countries, and a lot of those countries don’t get along in the real world outside of the games. In fact, many of them are in open conflict. But at the games, people enter with a spirit of competitiveness but also a spirit of humanity, and we use sport to celebrate what makes us all the same as humans.” Part of that, said Bater, is “recognizing and cel-
ebrating diversity, and it’s unfortunate that the games are being hosted in a country that has laws that contradict that diversity as it is related to same-sex relationships.” The flag raising was meant to send a signal that “the laws that exist there, we don’t agree with them. And here in Canada and here in North Battleford, we celebrate diversity and it’s something we’re very proud of.”
North Battleford city councillors Ryan Bater and Ray Fox stand alongside members of the Sakewew Gay-Straight Alliance as they get ready to hoist the Rainbow flag outside City Hall. City Building Inspector Jerry Wintonyk had the duty of raising the flag, which was raised for that day as a response to anti-gay legislation in Russia, the host country of the Winter Olympics. Photos by John Cairns
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MLA Herb Cox meets the Boys and Girls Club By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The life of an MLA involves more than just dealing with the important political issues facing the province. An MLA also serves an important educational role, providing young people with knowledge about what they do as the community’s representative in the legislature. That was the case Wednesday afternoon for Battlefords MLA Herb Cox, who visited the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club to meet with the many kids who use its services. The visit served a dual purpose for Cox. He was able to answer kids’ questions and provide his insight into the role of a member of the legislature and the workings of government. At the same time, he was also able to see for himself the new Boys and Girls Club building that has been open since last year. Cox was able to see the spacious facility and the various games and computers available to the kids. He was also able to see how busy the new clubhouse build-
ing is, even on a cold and blustery winter Wednesday afternoon. Executive Director Sheri Woolridge said it was one thing to provide statistics on how many people use the Boys and Girls Club, but it was even more valuable for Cox to see for himself the diverse number of children who enjoy the benefits of having the club in the community. During his visit, Cox handed out Province of Saskatchewan flag pins. After the children enjoyed slices of pizza in the lunchroom, everyone gathered downstairs for a questionand-answer session with the MLA. Cox filled the kids in on his role representing the Battlefords in the legislature and what a typical day would be like for him in the legislature. He talked about taxes and where those dollars are spent, and about the role the government plays. Fortunately, many kids seemed to have good knowledge of what the government does, and they came prepared with questions to ask the MLA. Some were some potential stumpers. One young person
These were the scenes at the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday afternoon when Battlefords MLA Herb Cox paid a visit and spoke to the kids there about his role as the Battlefords’ representative in the legislature. He also had Province of Saskatchewan flag pins to hand out to kids during his visit. Photos by John Cairns
put Cox on the spot about his knowledge of the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club, asking him if he knew how many kids attend the Boys and Girls Club every day. Cox responded 110, which was close. Woolridge said it numbered between 110 and 130. Another question Cox was asked was how much money he made as an MLA. But Cox was only willing to admit that he made somewhere between “zero and $100,000.”
Order for court‐appointed counsel in indecent assault case Staff There were some developments Thursday morning in the indecent assault case against Morris Hryniuk. In provincial court in North Battleford, Judge Lloyd Deshaye made an order for court-appointed counsel for Hryniuk. The ruling means Hryniuk will now be able to access a list of lawyers who might be willing to serve in that capacity. As well, Hryniuk agreed to sign a disclosure agreement, which cleared the way for the Crown’s disclosure to be
provided directly to him right away in the case. Hryniuk, present in court Thursday, faces several counts of indecent assault against individuals at the Moosomin First Nation Day School, charges that date back to the 1960s. Hryniuk’s application for court-appointed counsel was before the court for some time, with Hryniuk citing difficulties in being able to afford a private lawyer on his current pension. Hryniuk was turned down by Legal Aid late last year, but he expressed in court Thursday his desire for a court-appointed
lawyer to represent him. The next court appearance for Hryniuk is scheduled for March 31, again in North Battleford Provincial Court. It is expected the court will be updated on the progress Hryniuk has made towards securing court-appointed counsel at that time.
Three Youth Charged in Robbery
Three youths have been charged after what police describe as an armed robbery on Sweet Grass First Nation Friday.
The male youth charged are 14, 15 and 16 years old, and were scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Battlefords RCMP were called to the First Nation at about 10 p.m. after three males wearing disguises entered a business armed with bear mace. Police say the perpetrators made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of a 14year-old and a 16-year-old
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Saturday. The 14-year-old is charged with two counts of robbery with a weapon and wearing a disguise with the intent to commit an offence. The 16-year-old has been charged with robbery with a weapon, robbery, wearing a disguise with the intent to commit an offence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with an undertaking. A 15-year-old male was arrested early Sunday afternoon and is facing two charges of robbery with a weapon and with wearing a disguise with the intent to commit an offence.
Weapons Charges Pending
A 20-year-old man is facing weapons charges after an assault at a business on 101st
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Street Friday at about 7 p.m. Battlefords RCMP responded to a call to the business and found a 52-year-old man suffering from head injuries. He was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital. Police say the man who was arrested in connection with the assault had left the scene, but returned. In addition to weapons charges he is facing charges of breaching conditions. RCMP say the investigation into the assault continues. Check out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at
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Commentary
Delays in accessing approved drugs risk patient health By Brett Skinner Canadians should beware of the unintended consequences of bad health policy advice. A recent example, a study by York University’s Joel Lexchin published in the journal Open Medicine reports that, of the 528 new medicines approved by Health Canada from 1990 to 2009, 22 were withdrawn from the market for safety reasons. Lexchin’s conclusion? Health Canada is too quick to approve new drugs. But a closer look at the data shows Lexchin’s analysis is inaccurate and there is no evidence that faster approvals lead to more withdrawals. Let’s look at the facts. Of the 22 drugs removed from the market, three were withdrawn for issues not related to safety. This leaves 19 out of 528 drugs that did not meet an acceptable benefit-risk ratio. That works out to an average withdrawal rate, for safety reasons, of 3.6 per cent, not the 4.2 per cent reported by Lexchin. In fact, the rate of withdrawals for safety reasons has declined as a percentage of the medicines approved during the period studied by Lexchin: 3.9 per cent in 1990-1994; 4.2 per cent in 1995-1999; 3.4 per cent in 2000-2004; and 2.9 per cent in 2005-2009. A more obvious interpretation of Lexchin’s data would be that 96.4 per cent of all new medicines approved by Health Canada from 1990 to 2009 are safe and effective treatments for Canadian patients. The trend in the long-term safety of new, approved medicines has been improving, ris-
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ing to 97.1 per cent in the most recent period. Nevertheless, in media comments following publication of the study, Lexchin advised against using new medicines until they have been on the market for three years so more information can be obtained about their safety when used in larger populations. His recommendation makes no sense. Following successful pre-market clinical trials and Health Canada approval, the long-term safety and efficacy of a medicine is tracked through post-market surveillance, a process of monitoring the use and impact of a new medicine in a larger patient population. His recommendation, if heeded, would delay the collection of this data by three years without doing anything to improve knowledge of the medicine’s safety because the medicine would not be in use. Worse, it would almost certainly jeopardize the health of patients by unnecessarily delaying access to safe and effective new treatments. Speculation that faster medicine approvals increase safety risks is also contradicted by other facts. In a 2013 study published by Canadian Health Policy Institute, the Fraser Institute’s Nigel Rawson compared the approval delays of 454 new medicines in both Canada and the United States and the rates of withdrawals due to safety concerns over a 20-year period (1992 to 2011). Approval delays were similar overall, but longer for cancer medicines in Canada compared to the United States. However, the percentage of new medicines withdrawn for a safety reason was more or less the same in both countries. Compared to the United States Canada had only half the number of priority status medicines (which are given faster approvals), yet the suspension rates were the same
in each country, and lower in both countries for priority medicines versus all medicines. Furthermore, a medicine’s risk cannot be assessed in isolation from its benefits. Even Lexchin’s data imply that 96.4 per cent of approved medicines are safe and effective. Delaying access to these treatments would create unintended consequences for patient health outcomes. In a 2009 study, Frank Lichtenberg of Columbia University analyzed data on 102,743 people from Quebec’s provincial health plan. He observed that the use of newer medicines was associated with a lower mortality risk, relative to the use of older medicines. He also examined access to the newest medicines and the impact on life expectancy in 30 countries from 2000 to 2009. He found better access to newer medicines accounted for almost three-fourths of the 1.74-year increase in life expectancy at birth over the study period, and also about one-third of the 9.1-year difference in life expectancy at birth in 2009 between the top five countries with the best access to new medicines, compared to the bottom five countries with the worst access. For patients, the consequences of delayed access to new medicines are real and serious. Policy responses to the safety of medicines must be informed by facts and by the knowledge that delayed access to new treatment comes with a trade off: greater assurance of safety at the expense of lost health benefits. We should not forget that access to pharmaceutical innovation serves the health interests of Canadians. — Brett J. Skinner, PhD, is executive director, Health and Economic Policy for Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D). www.troymedia.com
Serviceman interred in NB cemetery Dear Editor I recently created a website in memory of the 55 servicemen who enlisted from the Powell River, B.C., area who lost their lives in the Second World War. One of them was Flying Officer Ralph Bruce Hopkins. Hopkins is interred in the North Battleford Cemetery, Plan K, Blk 61, Grave 4. I would like to hear from some of your readers who may have photos or information to share with me. The link to my website is pruhoww2.weebly.com. Or I can be reached at yumasnowbirds@shaw.ca. Grant Workman. Yuma, Ariz.
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Moe McGuinty:
‘I don’t know how you get any better’
by Jayne Foster jayne@newsoptimist.ca
tinued as the on e hair off the its Enterprise Regions program, teers, McGuinty su ch the lun d vo we the che o ing wh lud cow inc y tin th, about a , sports wi to help He wears denim and tweed which had been designed s, “I’ve been blessed.” his head. say of top dbal s, in the a a ate has cre and and r ff gs, es hai n children’s son attract business and job teers and our sta s a beard and long itte lun ion wr vo o reg ur als “O has He , em the po you even get to the th local youngsters. 2012 budget. ing pate that, according to wonderful evening before has performed them wi the job , say s . , I Want cow a of lt is the fau Du rin g the 13 da ys on ly, he sang his composition Bate,” he says. ent atr rec the st ” Mo y,’ gu the t in’ ou lut ab m the City of North th the ’t just “I’m not a ‘high fal McGuinty, someone fro ceros for Christmas, wi The Dekker Centre isn ino Rh a er nag ing if he the ma s l say era ber y gen int cem y, oirs at their De however. McGu d had approached him, ask e runCh s, for says Moe McGuint ’s art ttle ren ng Ba ild mi Ch for ds per for tle rm the Perfo with experienc t of the business is ntre. of the Dekker Centre for knew anybody back east concert at the Dekker Ce convention and meeting par dy tre. He did. ebo cen som s if art it ng ing l mi ing Arts. “I love do ning a perfor al to the financia egr int e ntr Ce er kk De back east, getting Nor, he says, is the “So I was making calls is kind enough to ask.” success of the centre. s wa says. “Ten days ce. eer he pla y ap Guinty’s first car eels in motion,” inl a “high fallutin’” wh Mc rta the ce “It ,” me to co y back, saying song“It’s just a great place er I was calling everybod worked out m the conas an actor, singer and lat fro ars pe d ne tur et , /po it’s s 16 point to says the actor/musician writer. By the time he wa lly ‘don’t bother, I’ll do it.’ So e’s noth- vention stand her “T na . sio nal fes sio fes pro g pro t gin ity tha tal sin ll.” hospi a niche he was very we other than it’s be filling won his wife Wendy ing high faulting about it When asked how he and in North Bay, Ont. and had ng sn’t here,” he wa t jus , he answers, riti enjoying the community a magnificent building.” ha t yo u’l l northern Ontario songw a are “W s. say s ha He . named .” McGuinty loves his job ow is how contest. He had also been “Well, we bought a house I said I don’t ars llion Dekker never kn Se y mi 3 Ba the $1 at rth io the No tar g t On lef nin I in rerun n or n bee “Whe best act ma ny of the se he t, fac In . 12 another house,” 20 off 1, nt scrape the pai s that festival. to ng Centre since May ma nt eti dra wa me nal gio d, ene ually op at their age, as other was running it before it act says, adding economics “One of my first jobs he ssed.” mi we t re sense to rent. got ou in September of 2012. than music when I first empty-nesters, made mo wasn’t because It y’s cit of t an par irm is ne in Toronto for The Dekker Centre That’s what they had do of school was associate cha the Battlefords were x. ple CU North Bay s ue say en ” lea re, r-v ongst o years between ving tario Youth Theat tw am mu lti pu rpo se, fou On the ing of pet com ies ers co ntr ov an. exW hil e no t wi tho ut its and coming to Saskatchew are planning McGuinty. is now themselves, he x ple inCU an and , er the , use eth ho ion a tog e uct t str pu hav wa s the during con Now they He helped the Dekker pla ins , it ple ttleford apple ural plan of how young peo e a big garden. They have a Ba urs on the part of the city’s fabric and tre com- Battlefords competaug cen ho atr s nt art the spe ng the Centre, the performi tree in the yard and he could get involved in rs ing with Lloydminyea 30 . n les. tha tem app re sys g l mo lin oo s pee sch ent t ponent, repres porch last August arts outside of the just ster, Prince Alber for rs jelly, apple sic rte le po mu app d sup s, an s pie art ing le by act app e “We hav of lobbying He enjoyed or Swift Current. a ke to ma such a facility. jam, apple everything.” well, he says, but he had “And now we can n to come public to see t task in man- equally nex ur h. “O pat y. al int sic Gu mu en they made the decisio McGuinty’s goal is for the Mc Wh the s k say too y,” so , pla ing t liv ten t sis cially tha ndy had wonce of con could Saskatchewan, he and We g six nights a week, or I the Dekker Centre as a pla is to get the word out provin ’d love to sin nt ld me cou age “I the e niz og rec we rld are we going quality; even if they don’t booked, the ‘we’re here, we’re competitive and we had act six nights a year.” dered, “’What in the wo in t n nt ’” en Every eve his first ag name of an act that’s bee to find when we get there? to have your business.’ At 18, he says, he got od go ed be ok ll bo wi the it was the nicest ret by is nd den up nt fi fou eve s picked He says, “What we public should be con last year that’s an annual Toronto, and at age 20 wa e.” pretentious ars ntr un ye Ce r st er fou mo kk nt De the chair and spe r.” ple, and really “because it’s the tel yea peo s Ho thi ton for era Sh ts, rke ver ma go ly. the lusive r run into.” lieutenant Because of the size of Boston and New York exc play- bunch of folks I’ve eve ther here, and in From the premier to the g yin , pla jor e ma w hav es dra ari to v. g dignit hoe, Ne People wave at one ano he says, “we’re not going nor, says McGuinty, visitin e as any facility From there, he went to Lake Ta g, “especially cuit. cir ino nic as cas is e the ntr and Ce s er ort kk res major names here.” at first it was disconcertin ere nobody ing major ski ple said the De peo be s ll say wi wh ,” s to me an. act to ron ew the od To tch go of While not all after two years province of Saska “The music business was s. y will be well in the happening.” .” ily fam a sed ks at you,” McGuinty add rai everyone’s heard of, the “I y. “And it is,” he says. “It’s int iting for of loo confer- McGu wa ily , the th ner fam wi cor xed sy mi bu any a y e on . ver g hav ing y din are see y nd “Stan worth He says the and wife We He com as up h a cono in suc tw e to nts u’r s eve yo int s . po ng business, plu ht to change and to 38 years old eti lig As examples, he 22 me m the and fro e s, enc kid ve fi al sic in our town most s of life. nadian mu t his musical career, for the 10 versation. That didn’t happen nt parties and celebration ion s of ing shows. Feb. 25, Ca ou me gh ire rou ret Th / aly Se Joe metropolis.” and the a week, cel eb rat and that town isn’t a huge icons Jackie Richardson played bars – six nights Th ere ha ve be en thr ee he t par Joe ge. zed sta ani on ht. the scenery, org e be nig all ntre, sets a The McGuintys also lov Paul Novotny Duo will life held at the Dekker Ce s. One used the months a year, four 40-minute o als has summer “I and s, er the say nn d wi an he ” later, eral home the nearby beaches Sealy is a Juno Award “Three thousand nights for through local fun da tana sen Ca pre of r ual de vis e.” Or io els aud the ing been awarded e for a 35-minute thought I would do someth y he had made weather. “July and ian music, says theatr e and go afternoon during com a s “The summers!” he says. wa e his contribution to Canad on nately, along the wa n, rtu tio Fo tny vo bar No rs the ed sumose hea ed, enc wh a eri deceas ple from August, I’ve never exp McGuinty. He adds Canad which, at the request of the for 150 invited friends with a few business peo sic mu me the ade “m the of he r per ite and rn, mers like them.” every night as the wr open, followed by a sup erience he was able to lea e agreed. 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Th Order of Canada recipient Bay 17 years.” “The reason is because rth No nt wa . to, we a tree, it sic ron To mu der and town, time in in Ontario is if I’m un contributions to Canadian higher than anybody in Wendy had not spent much s. say th he wi e e t,” humid. hav pet ten and t sis and com ho rs l con to stil two yea n’t want doesn’t matter, it’s “We’ve been pretty so they said, “Let’s go for ica them to be. We do on rm der a ha un st t be fee the 15 d ve ha mo But here, you venues.” “Going back, we .” er fun oth e som co] Jun de 15 ma del es l,” ng os ard cha [Carl ning bo we had a bal tree and the temperature player in the world here McGuinty says the gover e went for two years and “W ing urr ago rec f a is hal o a wh , and degrees. 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Silvertips win Game 4 in OT and Game 5 to eliminate Combines By Brett Smith Sports Reporter
The Shellbrook Silvertips won two straight games to eliminate the Meota Combines 3-2 in the first round of the SPHL playoffs. Silvertips forward Devon Dicus scored with 4:28 remaining in overtime to give Shellbrook a 7-6 win in game four of their bestof-five series with the Meota Combines Saturday night. The Combines opened the scoring midway through the first period on a power play. Meota worked the puck around the offensive zone before passing to Aaron Cadrin. His quick release from the left faceoff circle found its way through Silvertips goaltender John Nelson’s stacked pads to give Meota a 1-0 lead. Shellbrook tied the game with 3:34 left in the first. On a rush into the Combines’ zone, Tyson Parchoma passed to Doran Canaday. His wrist shot from the centre of the zone beat Combines goaltender Carson Churchman’s
blocker. Meota scored a minute later to head into the intermission with the lead. Brody Tatchell’s shot from just inside the attacking zone floated past Nelson’s glove to make the score 2-1 heading into the second. The Silvertips tied the game 1:10 into the second period. Jason McComas deflected a point shot from John Martin through Churchman’s five-hole. The Combines regained their lead three minutes later. Cadrin left a pass at the edge of the Silvertips zone for Taylor Tatchell as he skated into the zone. Tatchell used the momentum to snap the puck past Nelson’s blocker. Shellbrook scored two quick goals in the second half of the period to take the lead. Nathaniel Martin tied the game with 8:45 to play. He entered the zone streaking down the right wing. His shot hit the cross bar behind Churchman’s glove and bounced in. Derek Olsen scored with 6:18 to play to give the Silvertips a 4-3 lead. He knocked home a rebound
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Shellbrook forced a fifth game in their best-of-five series with Meota after a 7-6 overtime win. Photo by Brett Smith from Tyler Kuzma’s shot on Churchman. Meota responded with a goal less than a minute later. On a delayed penalty, Brett Miller skated in front of the net from the sideboards and snapped the puck over Nelson’s left shoulder with 5:23 remaining to tie the game at four. The Combines took the
lead again 27 seconds into the third period. Miller was in on a breakaway, but was stopped by Nelson. Bo Gervais trailed the play and banged home the rebound to put Meota up 5-4. The score stayed the same until the last six minutes of the period. Shellbrook scored twice in 10 seconds to take a 6-5 lead. Brendon
Canaday knocked in John Martin’s cross-crease pass to tie the game at five with 5:34 remaining. Ten seconds later, Josh Elliot’s wrist shot from the right wing beat Churchman’s glove to give the Silvertips a one-goal lead with 5:24 left in the game. With 2:14 to go, Marc Migneault beat Nelson to tie the game at six. His shot from
the left point beat Nelson under the goalie’s right arm to force overtime. In the extra frame, the teams traded chances early. Miller had two chances in front, but sent both shots into the logo on Nelson’s chest. Shellbrook came back the other way with a nice individual effort. Elliot attacked Combines defenceman Derek Welford and slid the puck between his legs. Elliot cut around Welford, but was unable to catch up to the puck before it slid into Churchman’s pads. The Silvertips’ gamewinning goal started with a blocked shot by Shellbrook forward Kyle Brataschuk. The puck ricocheted off his shin pads into the neutral zone. Bratschuk carried it into the Meota zone. His shot was stopped, but the rebound hung around the crease. Dicus skated in and snapped it past a sliding Meota defenceman to win the game for the Silvertips. Churchman made 40 saves in regulation. Nelson stopped 44 shots in Shellbrook’s win. In game five Sunday night, the Silvertips beat the Combines 7-1 in Shellbrook to win the series.
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The Battleford SUNS Club basketball team won the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Junior B tournament by beating Lashburn in the final. Back row - Coach Carriere, Owen Lamb, JT Lamb, Evan Wolfe, Coach Rathwell; front row - Riley Rathwell, Katie Rathwell, Andrew Nicklin, Jordon Poitrus. Photo submitted
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After the first end of play, there was a little confusion in the Peever/Belyk match and the Kjargaard/Scott game. It looked like they skipped playing end one as there were twos marked for the second end in each case. You have to remember that these are the New Horizons, it was Feb. 11 and they were going into the second half of the season. It was found out that it was Belyk and Kjargaard who counted. The Halls and Horrells started off their friendly game
by Gerry Bristow with lots of rocks in play in the first two ends. It wasn’t until the third end that the Hall rink scored three to go up two. In the fourth end,
there were five big red ones in the circle when Horrell got to throw his first yellow. He got one in and his next was a speeder that got two more.
Horrell left three and Hall drew for the fourth. Horrell had a chance for three more in the fifth, but was a shade narrow and came up with only the one. Hall dropped this one. Belyk counted two, Peever came back with one and then one more to have the game tied after three. Hank Nickel made a nice double takeout in the fourth and then drew for another but they ended counting only one. Continued on page 8
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AAA Stars take two of three last week, second in standings By Brett Smith Sports Reporter
The Battlefords AAA Stars won two out of three games last week to keep pace with the Notre Dame Argos in the SMAAAHL standings. The Argos are three points ahead of the Stars for first in the league. Josh Bly had two goals and an assist for the Stars in a 5-3 win against the Prince Albert Mintos Thursday night at the Civic Centre. Josh LaFramboise opened the scoring on a power play with 5:47 remaining in the first period. He called for a pass and picked the top corner over Mintos goaltender Connor Ingram. Prince Albert tied it with a shorthanded goal with 2:46 to play in the frame. Stars defenceman Corbin Schmidt turned the puck over to Mintos forward Carson Cayer, who had a breakaway.
Ryan Rewerts sprawls to make a save during the Stars’ 5-3 win over Prince Albert Thursday night. Photo by Brett Smith Cayer snapped the puck past Stars goaltender Ryan Rewerts’ blocker to make the score 1-1. The Stars regained the lead with six seconds left on the same power play. With 2:08 remaining, Spencer Bast redirected LaFramboise’s point shot past Ingram. In the second, the Stars ex-
tended their lead to two 1:32 into the period. Bly scored his first when he tipped Brandon Lesko’s shot past Ingram. Prince Albert cut the lead to one 4:46 into the period on the power play. Jared Blaquiere redirected Loch Morrison’s shot through Rewerts’ legs to make the score 3-2 for the Stars.
Battlefords restored their two-goal lead 1:12 later. Troy Gerein’s shot hit Lesko in front of the net and deflected past Ingram. The Mintos goalie thought he was interfered with, but the goal counted. The goal ended Ingram’s night as he was pulled for Lane Michasiw. Ingram stopped 14 of 18 shots. The Mintos used the power play again to bring Prince Albert within one. Brody Reimer’s point shot found its way through traffic and beat Rewerts on his blocker side with 9:29 remaining in the second. Rewerts was strong the rest of the way for the Stars, stopping all 10 shots faced in the third period. Bly scored his second goal of the game into an empty net with 43 seconds left in the game to secure the 5-3 win. The Stars travelled to Yorkton to play two games against the Harvest over the
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Pauls, Scott and Munn win at New Horizons Continued from page 6 Bryan Peever and his bunch then scored a big three and added two more. Belyk counted three in the seventh, but ran out of rocks in eighth to lose his first game. Peter Pauls started off the game by racking up three. He was then lying another three when Rod Forester got to throw his first rock. Forester got the takeout and added another. They exchanged ones in the next two ends and it was tied in the sixth. A big three by the Pauls group with one more in the seventh put the game out of reach. Alexander Scott had a chance to tie Ed Kjargaard in the fourth end, but he rolled out with his final takeout and counted only one instead of two. Kjargaard showed them how in the next end and went up by two. In the sixth, it
was an open draw by Scott to count four and that threw the game wide open. It was just too many reds in the end and Scott came away with a smile. Gorden Munn and Allan Rogers went back and fourth for the first five ends to count three all after four. Munn then scored two more. Rogers added one and stole one more to be tied up coming home. He was without last rock and fell to Munn. It started to look like a picket fence when Eugene Korpach put up one each in the first three ends. Bob Krismer ended the fourth with a raised takeout to tie the game. Korpach got a three back in the sixth to go two up. He gave up one in the seventh and two in the eighth for the Krismer win.
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for the Harvest. Bast found the back of the net before the end of the second, but, the Stars trailed 3-2 heading into the third. Alex Pernitsky sent the game to overtime with a goal midway through the third period. McKersie ended the game in overtime with his unassisted goal. Battlefords goaltender Rylan Toth stopped 27 shots in his fourth loss of the season. Following the weekend, Bast and Bly are tied for second place in league scoring with 60 points each. LaFramboise has fallen to sixth in the league with 55 points on the year. The Stars (27-7-5-3) return home to play the Notre Dame Hounds Saturday and Sunday afternoon at the Civic Centre. Both games are at 2 p.m.
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OBITUARIES ROY: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Roy, late of North Battleford, on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Those left to cherish her memory are her nine children: Diane (Raymond), Roger, Michael (Gillian), Mary, Glen, Eileen, Debbie, Frankie (Judith), and Donna; 36 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Mike; one child at birth; and parents George and Mary Pritchard. Prayers were held Tuesday February 4 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with Jean Pawlus presiding. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, February 5 from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Gerard Legaspi as Celebrant. Interment took place at Town of Battleford Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family has placed their trust with Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306) 445-2418 EULOGY given by Raymond Hettinger We are gathered here to celebrate the life of Florence Roy (larcrosse). She was the oldest of 15 children born to George and Mary Pritchard. Florence was born on March 12, 1929 and grew up during the dirty thirties. Being from that decade Florence lived a tough life but it only made her stronger. She became a majour helper for her mother as more siblings were born yearly. In 1936 Pritchards visited relatives in Great Falls, Montana, to work for a while. Florence’s Mother came home from the store to find her 7 year old daughter cooking grease bread on the wood stove. This terrified Mother Mary but she found out how observant and capable Lacrosse was. By the age 10 or 12 Florence could use the wash board for laundry while younger sisters hung the clothes. Florence’s Mother said that Lacrosse was a good worker. After helping her Mom and Dad all these years she met and married Mike Roy. Now Florence had her own family to look forward to. Many hard years were to follow as she put all her known skills to work raising her five girls and four boys. Florence’s life wasn’t all hard work and hardship. There were many good times, happy times with glorious laughter, fun celebrations of new babies, parties, weddings and midnight mass or church on Sundays. While Florence was able she enjoyed everything. it was November, 2005 when she moved to Villa Pascal to live an easier life. She received alot of visitors there. Florence is Survived by her nine children, 36 grandchildren, 88 great- grandchildren and 7 great-great- grandchildren a total of 140 and counting. So even though Florence has left us she will never be really gone. Many thanks to everyone for coming to share the celebration of Florence Roy’s life. The family would also like to thank everyone who so generously gave food and helped with the preparations. Thank you. Card of Thanks The Family would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time. Words cannot express our gratitude for the expressions of sympathy provided to us during our time of sorrow. No kind gesture went unnoticed. Just your presence meant a great deal to us. Thank you to those who helped pan and participate in the prayer and church service. A special thank you to the staff and caregivers of Villa Pascal for the care provided to Mom during her residency. Thank you to Sallows & McDonald Wilson & Zehner for all your help and Guidance God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you, and whispered “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
LAJEUNESSE: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yvonne Lajeunesse, late of North Battleford, on Saturday, February 1 at the age of 89 years. Yvonne is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Roger Lajeunesse; daughter Cathy, son-in-law Terry, grandchildren Jesse and Cody; son Rick, grandchildren Danielle, Jordan, and Katie; great-grandchild Preston; sisters Marg and Irene; and brother Chuck. She is predeceased by her parents Frank and Eva Boskill; sister Elsie; and brothers Phil and Lawerence. Prayers were held on Friday February 7 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with Betty Stone presiding. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, February 8 from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Greg Elder as Celebrant. Urn Bearers were Yvonne’s grandsons Jesse and Cody Beagle. Interment took place at the Prairie Willows Columbarium in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Yvonne’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or to Villa Pascal. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family has placed their trust with Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306) 445-2418
KAUTH: Jeanette Marie Kauth, 76, of North Battleford, SK, died Friday, February 7, 2014 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. She was born to the late Felix and Irene (Miller) Lesmeister, February 19, 1937 at the family farm in the Cavell District south of Wilkie, SK. Jeanette received her education at the Leipzig Convent, Leipzig, SK. She married the late Raymond William (Bill) Kauth in 1953 and they lived together on the farm in the Reford District south of Wilkie, SK until Bill’s passing on October 18, 2000. Jeanette then moved to Saskatoon, SK and eventually made her permanent residence in North Battleford, SK. Jeanette dedicated her life to being a loving wife and mother. She was passionate about the farm, her children and grandchildren. She retired from farming in 2011. Jeanette is survived by: Bob (Pam) Kauth of Wilkie, SK and their children Derek, Troy (Amie), and Crystal (Shawn); Brad (Kathy) Kauth of Calgary, AB; Murray (Monica) Kauth of Wilkie, SK and their children Lance (Meagan), Kyle, Jessica, and Clayton; David Kauth of Moose Jaw, SK; Leanne (Ed) Griffiths of Vermilion, AB and their children Michael (Brigit) and Brandon. The family is requesting that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 10:30 am at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, SK with Father Aloysius Anyichie officiating. Interment was at the Wilkie cemetery. Kirby Sarvas, Bob Clothier, Graydon Olsen, Ted Grondin and Shannon Ehry, assisted by Allen Irwin of Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Unity, entrusted with arrangements 306-228-4480. Our family serving your family since 1963. ____________________________________________________
SEVERSON ~ LAWRENCE HAROLD SEVERSON, December 5, 1925 ~ February 4, 2014 Lawrence passed away at the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford, Saskatchewan at the age of 88 years. A Grave side service was conducted from the Edam Cemetery on February 7, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.. The pallbearers were Dennis Elliott, Denis Johnson, Ed Mannix, Joe Cole, Bill Roach and Charlie Kobes. Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of twenty-five years, Madge; stepchildren: Ed of Lloydminster, Gordon of Vermilion, Grant of Estevan and Marilyn (Marc) of Treadwell, Ontario; brother, Woodrow Severson of Delta, BC; nieces: Helen Mohr of Calgary, Norma (Gordon) Thompson of Warman, Saskatchewan, Carol Nilson of Delta, BC, Wendy (Allan) West of Golden, BC, Sheila (Ross) Wannan of Cherry Valley, Ontario, Chris (Larry) of Ottawa, Ontario and Leann Poirer of Ottawa, Ontario; sister-in-law, Gurdun Severson; nephews: Norman Severson of Ottawa, Ontario, Allan Severson of Cochin, Saskatchewan and John Severson of Lloydminster, Alberta; aunt, Anna Berg of McGregor, Minnesota, U.S.A. and six cousins in Minnesota. Lawrence was predeceased by his parents, Nels and Olga (Berg) Severson; sister, Henrietta Audoorn; brothers: Albin, Ishmael, Norman and Stewart Severson; sisters-in-law: Bernice Severson, Lucy Severson and Marion Severson; nephew, Lyle Severson; and niece, Judy Fontain. Lawrence was a farmer until 1983. He called square dances as well. Lawrence looked after the golf course for 26 years. He was a councillor for the RM of Turtle River: 1973-1980 as Reeve, 1982-1983 as councillor and represented the RM of Turtle River on the Lady Minto Union Hospital Board 1983-1991. Lawrence was on the board of directors for the Highway 26 Seed Cleaning Plant from 1977-1984. He was with the Lions Club from 1986-2009 and was also a volunteer firefighter. Card of Thanks We would like to thank everyone for their kind support, cards, sympathy and help. Thank you to the ladies for the great lunch at the Senior Drop-in Centre. A Thank you to the pallbearers and McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. for their meaningful service. Madge, family and niece, Norma and Gordon Thompson and family. ____________________________________________________
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OBITUARIES KOZLOWSKI: Mr. Paul Kozlowski passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the age of 96 years at the Battleford’s District Care Centre. Paul was born on the homestead in Whitkow, Saskatchewan. He was a labourer on a fishing boat, and he hauled logs in Alberta. Paul owned his own logging trucks, loved farming and he also worked as a maintenance man at the Provincial building in North Battleford. His hobbies included wood working and fishing and camping. We would like to thank all the staff at the Battleford’s District Care who took care of Paul and we appreciate everything they did for him. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Greg Elder officiating. Interment followed the service in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of the late Paul Kozlowski may be directed to the Hands of Friendship Auxillary, care of the Battlefords District Care Centre. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family; son, Leonard Kozlowski (Lorna) and grandchildren, Adam, Michael (Jessica), Jade (Mary), Kelly (Joe), Colin, Michael, and Heather; daughter, Arlene Rowlands (John) and grandchildren, Kevin (Jamie), Jodi, Shannon (Edward), Deanna (Mark); son, Larry Mack (Pat) and grandchildren, Tyler (Vanessa), Cindy (Mike), Richard (Shari), and Krista; son, Wally Mack (Joan) and grandchildren, Candice, Ryan (Janine), Lance (Jennifer), Carla (Cody), Christie (Dave), Colin (Shannon) Mack, Becky Carly, and Theresa Mack; great grandchildren, Jayna, Graysen, Paige,Taylor, Ryder, Cadence, John, Jordan, Jaxsen, Teryn, Brooke, Madison, Cole, Catherine, Victoria, Lerisa, Ethan, Kixton, Caden, Carter, Bailey, Kolton, Kendall, Nick, Deegan, Leah, Brooklyn, Katelyn and Brenen; sisters, Vicki Sawarin and Rose Marie Risling; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Michael Kozlowski; his wife, Marie (Mary) Kozlowski; brothers, Ignace (Tex) Kozlowski, Henry, and Ed; sisters, Stella Folan, Dorothy (Dot) Bonner, Pauline Tessier, Anne Wakefield; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth, Carol, Anne, and Phyllis; brothers-in-law, Ron, Nick, Leo, Harold, and Andrew; dear friend, Elsie Humphreys; step son, Jerry Mack. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Murtac Enterprises Ltd. o/a North Battleford Dairy Queen is currently hiring 6 Full-Time/Part-Time Food Counter Attendants Mature candidates are welcome. Must be Åexible & able to work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays. QualiÄed applicant must be able to speak, read & write English eќectively. No experience is necessary as we are willing to train the right applicant. Credentials (certiÄcates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) not required. Wage between $10.50 - $11.00 plus beneÄts based on experience. Apply in person with resumé to: Dairy Queen Brazier 1661 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK or email: nbdq@sasktel.net
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Dr A.T. Williams Dental Clinic located at 1562 100 Street in North Battleford seeking Dental Assistants with medical/dental background for fulltime work. $20-25/hr. Duties to include preparing patients for dental exams, assisting the dentist during examinations and sterilizing and maintaining instruments. Apply with resume to willd@sasktel.net or by fax to 306-445-9077. Lipsett Cartage ltd. is now looking to hire owner-operators. This well established Canadian flatdeck company strives to make owner-operators successful in this competitive business. Owner-Operators will be pulling well maintained company equipment. Pay is by percentage with a quarterly bonus program. We are a family oriented company that knows the importance of home time, by staying Canada only we can make this happen. $1000.00 signing bonus after three months employment. Please call 306-525-5227 or 1-888547-7388 to arrange an interview today.
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Heavy Duty Mechanic/Apprentice required for preventative maintenance, repair and service of heavy equipment fleet. Experience with CAT, JD, and Hitachi. Appropriate credentials and/or certifications. Valid drivers license. Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided. Wage negotiable. Send work references and resume to: Bryden Construction, Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca
Thursday, February 20 Saturday, February 22 Northwest Archaeological Society will be having a meeting at 1:00 p.m. at the Alan Sapp Gallery, please use side door. Guest speaker will be Wayne Brown author of Steele’s Scouts and Sam Steele and the Northwest Rebellion. His topic will be about Frenchman’s Butte and the Northwest Rebellion. All are welcome.
Saturday, February 22 Family Board Game Afternoon at the North Battleford Library at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more info phone 306-445-3206.
Saturday, February 22 Teen Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club at the North Battleford Library at 3:00 p.m. For more info phone 306-445-3206.
Saturday, February 22 Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Jean 306-445-8815, Sharon at 306-446-0446 or Leela 306-445-7240.
Sunday, February 23 All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch at the Knights of Columbus, 1202 - 105th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, February 24 Annual General Meeting of the Battlefords Society for Autism at 6:30 p.m. at 792 - 101st Street, North Battleford. Everyone welcome.
Monday, February 24 Adult Book Club at the North Battleford Library at 7:00 p.m. For more information phone 306-445-3206.
Wednesday, February 26 Travel Program: Jordan presented by Amanda Foster at the North Battleford Library at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-445-3206.
Wednesday, February 26 Struggling with our relationship with food? Prairie North Health Region offers a three-part Craving Change workshop series to help you understand why you eat the way you do, comfort yourself without food and change your thinking, change your eating. To register call Ashley at 306-446-6430 at the Primary Health Centre, North Battleford.
Wednesday, February 26 Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper, Birthdays & Program at 5:45 p.m. in the Borden Club Room.
Thursday, February 27 Borden Museum Whist Drive in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 7 World Day of Prayer at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1401 - 98th Street at 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit 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 & Thursday’s publication.
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Accounts Clerk Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant. Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is currently seeking applications for a permanent full-time Accounts Clerk. The Account Clerk will work under the direction and supervision of the Director of Finance and Personnel and will have the responsibility of keeping accurate financial records which are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals and will ensure the safekeeping of all pertinent financial documents of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. accounting standards. Qualifications: • Diploma from a recognized business college with credits in accounting/bookkeeping. • Previous work experience with ACCPAC for Windows (General Ledger, Accounts Payable) and Grand Master Suite payroll. • Must be proficient with word processing and spreadsheets. • Demonstrated ability for attention to detail, thoroughness and communication skills. • Demonstrated organizational, administrative, inter-personal and team building skills. • Confidentiality is essential. • Must have a valid driver’s license. • Must provide a criminal record check. For more information, contact Juliette Pewapisconias, Director of Finance and Personnel 306-937-6700. Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 pm February 26, 2014 to: Janice W. Kennedy, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 3W2 Fax: (306)445-3612 Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.
Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency providing child welfare and family services to four First Nations. Moosomin, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux, & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services with Kanaweyimik. The following is a general description of a Family Service Worker (Social Worker) position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education.
FAMILY SERVICE WORKER (SOCIAL WORKER), URBAN SERVICES 1 POSITION — Liaison Worker • The Family Service Worker is directly responsible to the Supervisor and/or Executive Director; • Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family support services; • To act as a liaison between the Ministry of Social Services, North Battleford ofÀce and Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services regarding the Urban Services emergency receiving foster homes and the Urban Prevention services; • Intake services; • Services to children-in-care; • Community development; • Services to families in need of support to prevent children coming-into-care; • Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and family Àles, etc.; • Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to ensure families are receiving services; • Child abuse investigations; • Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS • Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Social Work; • Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to work in the counselling and social services area with families and children; • Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act; • Must have work experience assessing families and children; • Must have work experience counselling families and children; • Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems; • Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s license. Application deadline is February 20, 2014 at 5:00pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax or mail to: (306) 445-2533. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected. Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler
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We can trust the keeping power of the Lord Today’s hymn begins with a bit of a mystery. The words were written by a man named Lyman G. Cuyler. But it turns out that no such hymn writer every existed. It’s a pen name. It was not unusual for writers in the 19th century to write under an assumed name other than their own. Thus, the novel Tom Sawyer is credited to Mark Twain (a river boat term meaning two fathoms), but his real name was Samuel Clemens. Alice in Wonderland was written by Charles Dodgson. However we know him by his nom de plume, Lewis Carroll. But there is one writer who has likely outdone them all when it comes to pennames. One woman hymn writer had a dizzying array of more than 200 of them! So, if you were to pick up an old hymn book, and see names such as: Edna Forrest, Sam Martin, Carrie Wilson, Frank Gould or Lyman G. Cuyler, you would be looking at a song written by a woman whose real name was Frances Jane (“Fanny”) Crosby (18201915). That was her name until her marriage, when she became Mrs. Alexander Van Alstyne. Perhaps modesty led her to hide behind all the many
it was refreshing to pass by a rocky prominence that provided a respite of cooling shade (cf. Isa. 32:2). In this way, the author pictures the Lord as both a shelter and the One who provides needed refreshment. Six times in this short passage the Hebrew word shamar is found. In verses three and four, the New King
Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com pseudonyms. After all, with something over 8,500 songs to her credit, Fanny was by far the most prominent gospel song writer of her day,. Her work was scattered through volume after volume of sacred song. Early on, she wrote popular songs too – not turning completely to producing hymns until the age of 44. That means from that time, until her death in 1915, she must have averaged creating more than three songs a week. He Who Safely Keepeth is a lesser known gem of hers. It was inspired by the words of Psalm 121, sometimes called the Traveller’s Psalm. A set of psalms (numbers 120 to 134) are known as Songs of Ascents. It’s believed by many scholars these were sung by Jewish pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem for the various festivals mandated by the Old Testament
law. Travel was dangerous in those days, and families tried to group together for greater protection against bands of thieves. The opening words of Psalm 121 reflect this concern. “I will lift up my eyes to the hills [where bandits might be hiding]. From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and Earth.” (vs. 1-2) While human watchmen might grow careless, and nod off to sleep, “He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” (vs. 3-4) God was the “keeper” of His people (vs. 5). It’s a Hebrew word (shamar) that means a guard and protector who keeps careful watch. He is also their “shade.” In a country where travellers often faced the burning heat of the sun on their journey,
James Version translates it “keeps.” In verse five it’s “keeper,” and in verses seven and eight it’s translated “preserve” three times. Can anything be more definite than that? To put it in New Testament terms, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Absolutely nothing “shall be able to separate the believer from the love of God
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 8:31, 35-39) In that vein, we have Fanny Crosby’s hymn: “He, who safely keepeth, / Slumbers not, nor sleepeth; / Though by all the world forsaken, / Wherefore should I fear? / That which He hath spoken / Never shall be broken, / Who shall harm the trusting heart / When He is near?”
When I am ever so afraid I read a humorous snippet on the subject of fear. Seems a member of a parachute regiment was seated beside a young office who appeared pale and shaken. Since I don’t claim to know the order or rank of enlisted members of the military I’ll just say the other guy asked the officer if he was afraid. “No,” the officer responded, “but I am apprehensive.” I’m so glad “the other guy” was inquisitive because he asked the same question I would have asked: What’s the difference between the two? Officer: “It means that I’m scared, but with a university education.” Another take on the subject is a comment by Jerry Seinfeld noting that, according
to most studies, public speaking is ranked as the number one fear among people. The second? Death. So, says Mr. Seinfeld, if you’re part of a funeral, being in the casket is better than giving the eulogy. My purpose in this week’s offering is not to make light of fear and certainly not of death, but to acknowledge how we all face something with a degree of trepidation. For me, having to master new
technology, be it a computer program or a recently purchased kitchen appliance, makes me break out in a sweat. I wish I could say I was apprehensive, but in reality, I panic. Once someone walks me through the process, that same well-worn manual suddenly makes sense. I always tell myself I’ll never give way to that fear again. One of the greatest discoveries we can make is the understanding that the fear of the Lord is all about the glory and awe of His love for us. Because of Jesus Christ, dread and condemnation is replaced by confidence and acceptance. “The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.”
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 Corner of Scott & Territorial Drive
10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Everyone Welcome! Senior Pastor - Keith Klippenstein Assoc Pastor - Mike Magnus
Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay nd
1372 102 St 306-445-3009
ANGLICAN PARISH
Notre Dame (RC) 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
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
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.
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
Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper
10:30 Service Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4465
CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 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
Everyone Everyone Welcome www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca www.thirdavenueunitedchurch. Email: sasktelwebsite.net thirdaveunited@sasktel.net
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Travelling quilter shares her work with local guild By Diane Gabruch The February meeting of Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild was held Feb. 7 with 19 members attending. President Carol was away basking in sunshine so past president Irene Greer was in the chair. She brought along
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her niece, Elaine Theriault, who is a quilter/teacher in Mississauga, Ont. We were all delighted to see five quilts that Elaine is delivering to family members in this area. It is always interesting and fun to see someone else’s projects. We, as quilters, have so much in common,
assist members in making shoe bags. Their help was appreciated by all. “Show and tell” included many projects that have been
no matter where we live. We hope Elaine will come back sometime and share some of her expertise. Other regular business at the meeting included plans for a Mystery Quilt Marathon Feb. 20, 21 and 22. Members should note they are still welcome to come and sew even if they are not doing the mystery quilt. Arlene Schwab will be teaching the class. Feb. 27, members will get together to sew pet blankets that will be taken to the local animal shelter. Barb Sealy and Betty Desmarais attended ladies’ night at the mental heath centre to
finished by members, including a “quilted card” project taught by Arlene Schwab. The guild meets on the first Friday of the month at
Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild members shared their work during the show and tell portion of their regular meeting Feb. 7. Photos submitted
1 p.m. in the craft room at Don Ross Centre. For more information, please call Barb at 306-445-0486 or Irene at 306-937-3551. Membership is open to all who have an interest in quilting, no matter what your skill level. “Quilts are like friends, a great source of comfort.”
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