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Volume 108 No. 27 Staff A Canada Post spokesperson says they will be looking for a new, permanent location from which to service Battleford, with a plan to sell the historic brick building at some point in the future. Tuesday morning, the News-Optimist received word from spokesperson Mouktar

North Battleford, Sask. Abdillahi that the building at 191 - 22nd St. no longer meets Canada Post’s requirements. “After assessing all our options, we’ve determined the best way to serve our customers is to relocate to a new, permanent location. We now will begin the process of looking for a new suitable location in Battleford. We will keep a post office in the community,” stated Abdillahi.

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The Battleford post office was closed prior to the Thanksgiving weekend out of concern for the safety of employees and customers due to bats inside the building. “Until a new location is found and is ready to serve our customers, Canada Post will continue to serve residents from our temporary location at 592 - 35th Street West,” stated

Abdillahi. He also stated, “It is our intention to put the 191- 22nd Street post office building up for sale at some point in the future.” The Battleford Post Office was built in 1911-12 at a cost of $40,000 and opened in 1914. Until Thanksgiving 2015, it was the oldest continuously operated post office in Saskatchewan.

Battlefords Photo Club theme of the month for January was long exposures. Night Streaks by Brian Beaubien was chosen as the winner of the challenge.

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Councillor Ryan Bater was vocal in his criticism of those who have been driving vehicles over cross-country ski trails set by the City in the Saskatchewan River Valley. Photo by John Cairns

‘How do you fix stupid?’

Vehicles tearing up Sask. River valley ski trails By John Cairns Staff Reporter

City council voiced disgust at a Feb. 8 meeting about what was happening along the river valley’s cross-country ski trails. Councillor Ryan Bater noted the ski trails were being ripped apart by vehicles accessing the area. He said, “in the last couple of weeks, a person or persons has been accessing the north shore trail with a four-by-four vehicle and has

been tearing up the crosscountry ski trails.” The Battlefords River Valley Board has been aware of the issue and attempts have been made to fix up the trails after the damage. But Bater noted it was difficult. “Once the base of the trail is gone it’s hard to develop again,” he said. Bater said the activity of driving vehicles down the Battlefords River Valley was “not legal, and people shouldn’t be doing it be-

cause it’s damaging the ability of others to enjoy those kind of venues.” Mayor Ian Hamilton had especially harsh words about the activity. “How do you fix stupid?” the mayor asked, calling the activity “really irresponsible and juvenile and so many things could be said about that.” Hamilton also urged vigilance and for people to obtain licence plate numbers or pictures to deter such activity.

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on behalf of the other joint executor then participating in the transfer of assets without the knowledge of D.K., while she knew or ought to have known that D.K. was not prepared to renounce as an executor.” Full details of the allegations and the decision can be found at the Law Society’s website at www.lawsociety. sk.ca/lawyer-regulation, under the tab entitled “discipline decisions.” Gollan has been a member of the Law Society since 2002. Until now, she had no disciplinary history. Gollan is not the only member of the bar in North Battleford to run afoul of the Law Society in recent months. Dec. 11, Kevan Migneault was placed on an interim suspension by the Law Society and is also not entitled to practise law. An amended formal complaint against Migneault was filed with the Law Society on Feb. 3. No hearing date has been announced as of yet in his case.

Ford F-150 “Flash” vehicle, which he drives during the team’s storm-chasing activities across North America. “It was kind of interesting because he has this truck with this coating on it,” said Buglas. “So he tells the kids ‘go ahead, kick it, punch it, do what ever you can, you can’t hurt it.’ So you have all these kids outside kicking it.” He noted there were people driving by noticing the scene and doing double- and

triple-takes of “kids hitting vehicles.” Buglas said the students were “very excited” by the visit and are looking forward to seeing Forbes on the Tornado Hunters show on CMT. Buglas also noted Forbes was at Table Mountain the following weekend. Forbes was at a fundraising event Saturday night with proceeds from the night going to youth sports in the area.

Tornado Hunters excite students says Buglas By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The visit of Tornado Hunters storm-chasing team member Ricky Forbes to the Battlefords made an impression on at least one member of North Battleford council. At their meeting Feb. 11, councillor Don Buglas mentioned Forbes’ visit to St. Vital School in Battleford, where he is the principal. Forbes had also brought along the bright orange

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The Law Society of Saskatchewan has once again cracked down on a North Battleford-based lawyer. The Law Society of Saskatchewan has suspended Lori Gollan, based in North Battleford, for five months. She entered a guilty plea Jan. 8 of conduct unbecoming a lawyer in a hearing before the Law Society. The suspension runs from Feb. 1 of this year. In addition, she must pay costs of $6,190 within one year of her return to practice. The ruling means Gollan is not entitled to practise law at the moment. However, she is not disbarred. The decision on the penalty was handed down by a hearing committee of the Law Society Feb. 3. A notice of suspension regarding Gollan was issued to all Law Society members Feb. 11. According to the agreed statement of facts filed in the case, which was published and is available on

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Flat rate for pipe replacement implemented UPAR offers underground replacement of private sewer and water pipes By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford is bringing in a new flat fee for UPAR underground replacement for the private portion of sewer and water lateral pipes. The plan is to bring in a flat fee of $1,000. According to Bob Anthony, the City’s in-house engineer, the flat fee would be for single family homeowners who wish to replace the privately owned

portion of their pipes and water line while a UPAR project is being constructed on their block. Typically, in the past each individual home would be assessed by the City and the cost would vary among each of them. The typical range would be between $800 and $1,500 for the privatelyowned portion. The $1,000 flat fee would be slightly less than what the average cost was last year, which was around $1,200.

The reason administration is proposing the flat fee is to “simplify things for property owners,” Anthony told council. Under the old way of doing things, the first thing property owners wanted to know was how much a project was going to cost. “Based on the way we’ve been doing it, it’s very difficult to say with certainty what it’s going to cost,” Anthony said. The feedback from prop-

erty owners on UPAR blocks was they would like to have certainty early on. Anthony believes the proposed flat fee would address that by providing that information up front. According to Anthony the flat fee is being proposed for replacement of pipes from the front property line to the front of the house. It would include such things as supply of materials, labour and equipment to excavate, remove the existing pipes,

Territorial Drive’s ‘infamous’ curve has drivers hitting the ditch Staff

install new pipes and backfill the excavations using an open trench method. Council agreed with the

recommendation to implement the flat fee and passed the resolution to that effect, unanimously.

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Feb. 11, at a meeting of North Battleford city council, Greg Lightfoot raised the issue of the condition of Territorial Drive between Douglas and Scott Drive, which is causing problems for drivers trying to stay on the main road in winter weather. It’s not the first time the subject has come up. Lightfoot described “that infamous curve – we’ve got some dips along there again along the side.” Lightfoot said he noticed a couple of tracks going into the ditch and suggested widening the pavement on that corner going east so there is a lip going off the pavement. There was also an area just

• We’ve made it through January. Spring will be here soon. 40%

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Councillor Greg Lightfoot wants a permanent solution to a problem section of Territorial Drive. Photo by John Cairns

before Douglas, which he identified as well. “Maybe there’s a per-

manent fix we can do in a couple of those places,” said Lightfoot.

Mayor Ian Hamilton has pledged the issue will be looked at.

Liberals have a B’fords candidate By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Saskatchewan Liberals have been busy putting together a field of candidates for the upcoming April 4 provincial election. The Liberals have nominated 35 candidates, according to their website, and have confirmed a candidate is in place in the Battlefords. Dexter Gopher is running for the Liberals in the Battlefords. Gopher is listed as the Liberal candidate on the party’s website. In both 2007 and 2011

their candidate in the Battlefords was their former provincial leader Ryan Bater. Bater is currently on North Battleford city council. The Battlefords has been among the strongest rid-

ings in the province for the Liberals for a number of years. Their vote share was over 11 per cent in the Battlefords in 2011, which was the best Liberal showing in the province. The other candidates nominated in the Battlefords include Saskatchewan Party incumbent Herb Cox, NDP candidate Rob Feist and Green Party candidate Josh Hunt. There is no word yet on whether the Progressive Conservatives or other parties will also field a candidate. Overall, the 35 nomi-

nations for the Liberals in Saskatchewan are way up from the nine candidates that ran for the Liberals in their 2011 campaign, where they received less than one per cent of the vote. In another Northwest riding, Eric McCrimmon will be the Liberal candidate in Meadow Lake. No other Liberal candidates have been announced in other ridings in the region as of yet, but leader Darrin Lamoureux, who is running in Regina Pasqua, has been quoted on a few occasions as saying his party plans to run a full slate.

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Sask. Winter Games bid a community project Dear Editor Feb. 10, North Battleford hosted the selection committee for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. The stakes were high. This event will attract 2,000 athletes and more than 5,000 spectators over an entire week, provide the means for legacy projects and will inject an estimated $2 million into the local economy. Our bid committee was told by the Saskatchewan Games Council that the winning community would not only require top notch facilities, but would also need to demonstrate that the entire community was behind the effort to host the Games. We were given five hours to showcase 11 facilities and the very best of what our community has to offer. As word spread, organizations and individuals came forward voluntarily to contribute and the tour was nothing short of inspirational. It was an incredible experience for everyone involved, including the selection committee. We made our point clear —We Want the Games. Everyone involved did our community proud. The North Battleford 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Bid Committee thanks the following organizations and individuals who made the day a success: • The team at Ultra Print, who donated dozens of hours of their graphic talents to produce the bid package, printed the bid package and printed hundreds of “We Want the Games” posters; • The hundreds of citizens who came out to various tour locations to show the selection committee their support by cheering and waving posters; • The Battlefords detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who provided an escort to the tour bus to begin the day; • WPD Ambulance and North Battleford Community Safety Officers, who were on site lending their support as a show of emergency services to the games; • The Battleford Central School Drum Line under the direction of Barry Ursaki, who performed as the tour marched behind the RCMP to the tour bus; • Sparky and the team at North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services, who energized the crowd at the Credit Union CUplex; • Jason Moore of Blue Mountain Adventure Park, who hosted the tour at that facility; • Doug Sylvester of the Blue Mountain Bullets Biathlon Club, who joined the team at Blue Mountain for a firearms demonstration on the biathlon range; • Staff and students of Lawrence Elementary School, who cheered as the tour bus passed en route to the Civic Centre; • Trent Cey and the North Stars Hockey Club, who hosted the tour in the Civic Centre; • Jim Ramsey, who led the tour with his bagpipes into the Northland Power Curling Centre; • The Shevchuk family, who greeted the tour in the Northland Power Curling Centre with a traditional Ukrainian bread and salt ceremony; • Guests who spoke at the tour lunch, including Mayor Ian Hamilton of the City of North Battleford, Russ Brown of Destination Battlefords and the Battlefords Hotels Association (who have pledged no less than $10,000 for the games), Randy Fox of the Living Sky School Division, Ray Fox of North Battleford City Council and Jim Shevchuk who spoke on diversity in the community; • Christa Lessard and Zoe Schultz, who spoke about their personal Saskatchewan Games experiences at lunch, joined the afternoon portion of the tour, and reminded the selection committee of the true legacy of the games — the

pursuit of excellence and lasting memories for the athletes, • Monique Puffalt of the Twin Rivers Curling Club, who provided a tour of that facility; • Hit the Rocks café for providing an excellent meal to the guests involved; • Aaron Albert and the Sakewew High School drum circle, who performed on the turf of the NationsWEST Field House; • Rena Fauchon-Smockum and the John Paul II Collegiate cheer team, who performed a spectacular routine on the turf of the NationsWEST Field House; • Sir Wins-A-Lot and the team at Gold Eagle Casino, who escorted the tour from the NationsWEST Field House to the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre; • The Water Doves Synchronized Swim Club, for performing a special routine in the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre; • The NBCHS Jazz Band for performing as the tour entered the school; • NBCHS principal Bruce Friesen and the NBCHS Student Representative Council, who hosted the tour throughout the school. NBCHS will be the games village if the bid is successful; • Dave Cashmore of Table Mountain Regional Park, who hosted the tour at that facility; • The staff and students of St. Vital School, who cheered and greeted the tour when it arrived at the Battleford Arena, and also displayed a great show of badminton as the tour went through the field house;

• Jordan Schechtel of the Town of Battleford, who was with the tour all day and showcased the Battleford Arena and the Battle River Archery Club building; • Jeff Arndt, who performed an original song in the foyer of the Battleford Arena; • Cyndi Tymoruski, who hosted the tour at the Don Ross Arena; • Skate Battlefords, who performed for the tour at the Don Ross Arena and shared sugar cookies with the selection committee; • Annie Bajak, who hosted the tour at the North Battleford Bowlarena; • Vic Stynsky and students of John Paul II Collegiate for demonstrating bowling games at the North Battleford Bowlarena; • Battlefords Transit System for providing the transportation services for the day, and to Art Bastion , a fantastic driver who made sure the tour was transported comfortably and safely all day; • Mike Hutchinson, Discovery Co-op, and Ironjet Media for displaying “We Want the Games” on their digital billboards throughout the city; • And the rest of the community who proudly displayed posters and came out in show of support. The North Battleford 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Bid Committee City of North Battleford Destination Battlefords

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Poppy Fund Supports Cadets

North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 presented a cheque for $3,000 to the Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps 2537 at the Battlefords Wildlife Federation building in North Battleford last week. The money was raised by the Legion’s Poppy Fund. On hand were members of the army cadets and North Battleford Legion Branch 70. Representing the Legion and holding the cheque are Byron Rodriguez (first vice-president), Gordon Brown (president), Oral Fladeland (past president), John Caldwell (Sgt. at Arms) and David Inkster (executive). Shown accepting from Brown is army cadets captain Marnell Weikle. Photos by John Cairns

Loader purchase approved: details supplied By John Cairns Staff Reporter

After receiving further information about costs for a new front-end loader, North Battleford council has re-

confirmed its earlier, but conditional, approval of the purchase of a John Deere 444K from Brandt Equipment for $200,194.20. The vote to purchase the equipment passed unani-

Traffic disrupted

Five injured in Family Day crash Staff Traffic flow was interrupted for about an hour at the intersection of the Highway 16 bypass and Battleford Road beginning at about 12:10 p.m. Family Day. Battlefords RCMP report five occupants of two vehicles were treated for minor injuries and were expected to be released from hospital by the end of the afternoon yesterday. According to police, a single occupant and driver of a vehicle that was south bound on Battleford Road and entered the intersection with Highway 16 was removed from the vehicle with assistance from the Jaws of Life. She is facing a charge under the Traffic Safety Act for driving without due care or attention. North Battleford Fire Department also responded to the accident, reporting both vehicles sustained major damage and were towed from the scene. NBFD was also called to what they describe as a minor cooking incident just before midnight Monday. Fire crews used a fan to remove smoke from the hallways and the affected suite.

mously Feb. 11, after administration filled in councillors with further information about the equipment being bought. Councillors had conditionally approved the purchase at their previous meeting last month, but wanted further details on costs after all seven tenders came back over budget. The John Deere model had come in $46,000 more expensive than a Case 521F from RedHead Equipment that council had also considered. At the previous meeting Operations Manager Stewart Schafer had suggested the price difference was due to training. But he backtracked and offered his apologies. “It was not,” said an embarrassed-looking Schafer.

The training actually cost only $6,000. The remainder of the cost difference was due to a number of items that were not specified in the tender package but “give great value to the machine that was selected,” said Schafer. According to a memo from Schafer, these included a JD-Link communications system that could monitor the GPS of the unit, as well as a similar cab layout and equipment controls as a JD644 loader that the department had purchased in 2015. There are also similar filter systems and hydraulic oils to other machines, and there were a number of other factors. Schafer also reported they had not been able to find training for the Case equipment. He said there were

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These that s flea ety over sand a Cub out of re m” figu boo to rist tasty enough, but I didn’t find the vari hub of the “tou The first thing you need are a real nuisance, so you can’t go s a ens bug — doz g . likin with you my des, for for t deca gh righ of is le enou be deal coup to ever the last is which vacation wrong packing strong bug repellent. by ens of new hotels and resorts doz n common complaint among visitors to upo I’ve seen package vacations offered of off you ed scar have I that , Now r othe are udre incl Cuba. If you get fed up with resort food built and opened up. The various airlines and companies, some general thoughts are here a, , have Cub guin that Hol n — and tow in sat ions nts inat Tran aura there are rest Cuban resort dest ing WestJet, Sunwing, Air and tips about vacations there: ia, Cayo Coco and othMar ta San o more variety. Cay in others, and they all have their pros and ered gath Just based on what I’ve n they whe ple, peo t mos for but TV in Cuba: North American chan— ers cons. the Battlefords it is in ple peo to ing lly talk usua they a a Cub nels are in short supply. On offer are say they’re going to Cub The most popular carrier to ico is far and away the preMex y ious ist obv tour to the ears has app ch whi now t o, international channels like CNN. The mean Varader from Saskatchewan righ winter getaway destination. Many y ed ferr imit stion prox que e n trip clos mai my in for The g also N. is win ESP and Sun s also have amenitie a be Sunwing. I took h people simply don’t know about Cub ana. Hav people want to know is, can you watc to during the second week of December. ably prob and e, ther like it’s t wha rts? the is reso and ort an to Cub Airp hts ez the flig in Juan Gualberto Góm NFL games on TV Their main advantage is direct isn’t much of a difference. e ther k lono thin ally had actu I is rt, it John repo but to o, from sed ader ntry Yes, I am plea airport for Var and from the island cou h. Folks, there is a huge difference middle of nowhere between the in d difficulties finding NFL games to watc cate G. Diefenbaker International Airport. Com is one ico: Mex and a Cub een endby betw ll preh sma com The only difficulty was in Varadero and Matanzas. It is The bad news is their flight times t! About for n munist and the other is capitalis good because atoo is ch Sask whi left s, ht dard flig stan My s. ist ing the Spanish-language announcers ulou tour ridic is e wer in common with Mexico has a Cub -like all zoo a the Cub d in avoi ve lly arri . ’t some of them it means you usua . about 7:40 p.m. and didn the Spanish language and hot weather , get in other internationyou ere Also, I took along a small radio to osph atm een until a ridiculous hour in the morning betw ure cult in ce eren diff e hug a It’s . ped tune in some of the sports stations in al airports (Las Vegas, Cancun) around 3 a.m. My flight actually stop consider that before so es, plac two t the buil is rs, area enge About Varadero: the nearby Florida. That’s about the only in Regina to pick up more pass ewhere. som k boo I you ded oun that surr from land rs of hou way you can follow the NHL games. along a tiny strip and it took less than five e of vacations: Here is another is Pric ss f, acce itsel n Fi tow Wiand as the es e, of Stat hom sists ted at con Uni It iPad r. the left my by wate point to fly over Cuba and een betw ce eren diff ble an nota artis ht a. land in Cuba. My flig which is full of restaurants, still in short supply in Cub Animals: You are probably wondershopping areas and other amenities. at and n tow the e leav you , Moving east ing if I saw any interesting animals one but is e ll, ther sma re a whe saw ” I ed, Row Inde sort rt. “Re r ente my reso l massive resort after another along the very determined, frog climbing the hote y sand for d wne reno beach. This area is window! On the grounds, I noticed hummingbeaches, so if you want to go to the rd this ut, abo care you all ’s that and h beac birds and lizards. I spotted one big liza e spac a into is a prime destination. who crawled through a hole ed look for It . ons slab e opti There are several underneath a concret s. ld transportation in Varadero, but I wou like quality housing by lizard standard ” isan r “art neve of whe lots n are tatio re spor The g: tran lic ppin Sho use pub tch pain Bea , o ures markets around where pict possible. There is the Varader , ings and sculptures are sold. As well Tour, which operates a double-decker ping eveshop the few into a and are e day ther in Varadero bus during the a centres. The biggest one is called Plaz nings. For $5 CUC you get a bus pass a and is Tax rket rma day. 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Note the classic Detroit automobiles. a little above 20s, which was probably landmark. s wa I ek we average. Unfortunately, the big storm A d. there was rainy and humi radero and it lls and of all ges on reVa a shortage of shopping ma s with propaganda messa ard once I got there, the place t lbo bil Bu hit on my first full day in ericans are actside , more like just about every the amenities North Am see these on the roads ou u Yo m. didn’t feel “foreign” at all the y all was rainy and miserable not all bad there. ething was amiss, of Havana, with messages like “revoluely, the sun customed to. And yet it’s “strange.” It felt like som night I was there. Fortunat ally, and it d they’ve got an l ra coo re. es of Che Gueva classic cars are cribe being the ion e tur des cas Th pic to oc of y s up wa lot t w d bes sho an to n” the ed t’s cio tha manag er interesting of Che the obvit during my entire cigars, and rum, and oth Castro. You see pictures el Fid ybe it’s because despite d an Ma was really sunny and ho guage, culture, though it rained things. a lot in Cuba. ous differences in their lan on, there are day trip to Havana, even ntry located n’t feel “foreign,” so ht. d did It’s hard to believe a cou an nig ba nt at Cu me ed say ern urn I ret gov I hen of en W tem sys ited States again wh Un the d am an this that I ice is do not vious American so close to Canada t “strange,” it’s stuff like bu respects. An important word of adv son. (This still a lot of strong and ob ny ma so in the e t ent no lov y fer ir e sea iety — the could be so dif ut. This was definitel abo g kin tal ing of inf luences in Cuban soc nk book Cuba during hurrican velers to thi was troit-made auto- Free World. tra I think maybe someone rase “so of baseball, and love of De so “foreign” ph is also good advice for any the th th toilet Cuba when coming up wi So it didn’t feel like is is the Third World, wi Th es. bil mo Mexico.) ” ges ay. shorta of excursions close, yet so far aw paper shortages and food Havana: There are a lot a place in that regard. rd ase hea rch e pu hav can u u yo yo at s wh Yes indeed, and various activitie ssic old to purchase a e, there are plenty of cla tru is at your resort. I was able ks pic s bu Cu e in ba! e. Th 1950s cars on the roads Havana one-day packag a, van Ha to u streets is yo the es What you find on you up at 8 a.m. and tak ns tio rac att cars are in the ma lf the ha t all a real mix. Abou and you get to see d an re s, and the ua del Sq mo on ese uti an vol Jap Re or European there including ters bea other half are pre-embargo also Old Havana. to s e ter abl bea all old re se we During our tour, we from Detroit. Yet the a d d ite an vis pe we sha d od an a go y van abl are all in reason walk around Old Ha rum sts n sia ba enthu and Cu still running! Classic-car place where Cuban cigars country is ole wh the d. ba, ase Cu rch e pu will lov could be testa th show. wi n car rru tom Cuba is absolutely ove basically one big cus the at n eve in t are ou y int the po d an uld However, I sho owned cigar shops the classic t everyone told Varadero itself, most of resorts and the air port, bu a. van Ha in to be taxis. are ars • 1ST Birthday • Spiderman cars on the road seemed me the best deals on cig e tim d an nt to see e wa tim u yo ing if say ba: re Cu we le in e op Lif pe • Strawberry Shortcake • Hockey Also, from vendors off what the real Cuba is like, be sure to again never to buy cigars • Dora The Explorer • Soccer e of the are selling lowtake one of the tours outsid vana the street, because they • Batman • Hello Kitty zone in Varadero to Ha ort res quality ripoffs. • Transformers • Doc McStuffins l Havana is ewhere like that, and you’l som The one-day package to or • Frozen • Elmo Cuba and a good lunch see for yourself the real good because it includes n’t do see u l • The Backyardigans • Rock Star u’l d if yo living conditions there. 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Stars battle Tisdale as playoffs loom By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Stars had two games back to back on the Valentine’s Day weekend against the Tisdale Trojans. It was a rematch of last season’s thrilling Midget AAA semifinal playoff series, which the Stars won in five games last year, and came at a critical juncture as the Stars continued their push for a playoff position, entering weekend action in seventh place in the league, just behind Prince Albert.

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Unfortunately, in the first game it was the Trojans who got off to the early 1-0 lead, due to a power play goal when Kenzie Arnold was called for slashing. Kristopher Bzdel scored from Daven Smith and Josh McDougall just 1:28 in to give Tisdale the 1-0 advantage, and that would prove to be all the scoring in the first period. Shots were 14-8 Tisdale in the period. With 4:23 left in the second the Trojans scored again. Colby Brandt moved in on Jake Taylor and scored, with Logan Foster and Erik Ehrmantraut getting the assists. Not long after the Stars were called for hooking and with 2:46 to go in the period Colby Brandt scored his second of the game. Bzdel and

The Battlefords Stars were swept this weekend by the Tisdale Trojans in both games at the Civic Centre. This is action from Saturday’s game at the Civic Centre. Photos by John Cairns

Marshall Wilton assisted. A late penalty to Jarett Gerlach for head contact put the Stars on the power play for a full four minutes, but time expired in the second period. The two-period shots total favoured the Trojans 26-16. The Trojans successfully killed off the remaining penalty to Gerlach to start the third period, and proceeded to shut down the Stars offence the rest of the game. The final straw was a penalty to Luke Reid, two

minutes for roughing, with 2:09 remaining on the clock. Tisdale prevailed 3-0; final shots favoured the Trojans 35-23.

Tisdale 3 Stars 1 Lance Alm got the start in net for the Stars for the second game Sunday afternoon at the Civic Centre. At 17:04 of the first period, a penalty to Gerlach for charging resulted in a Battlefords Stars power play, and the Stars capitalized quickly. Tyson Meyers scored for the Stars with the assists

from Jayden Nachtegaele and Luke Reid at 17:12, just eight seconds into the man advantage. Shots on goal in the first favoured the Stars 12-5. Early in the second, Tisdale took advantage of a power play opportunity and tied it on Daven Smith’s goal, Bzdel and Wilton the assists. Tisdale then took the lead at 9:11 on a goal by Brandt from McDougall and Bzdel to make it 2-1. The Stars briefly had a two-man advantage for 25

seconds in the middle of the frame, with Smith off for hooking and then Kyle Sargent off for tripping at 12:05. But Tisdale successfully killed off the power play advantage. The scoreboard stood at 2-1 Tisdale through two. Shots still favoured the Battlefords 20-17. Some good saves by Alm kept the Stars in it in

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New receiving corps has height and talent The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a busy free agency, signing 11 players who have an opportunity to step into the spotlight and create an impact. I will break down the new wide receivers. A big hole was made when Weston Dressler was released. Here are the men who will be looking to have Rider Nation on their feet next season. Feb. 10 started with Shamawd Chambers, the wide receiver out of Laurier in Kitchener, Ont. I had the opportunity of watching him play in university, and I have to say, he is one of

the best receivers to come out of the CIS and move on to play in the CFL. He has the combination of height, speed and hands that will help the Riders move the chains all season. He was a first round draft pick (sixth overall) in the 2012 CFL draft. He is coming off a Grey Cup victory with the Edmonton Eskimos where he was named the Most Valuable Canadian. The Roughriders got the size (6’3”, 219 pounds) that they wanted. Chambers will be one of Darian Durant’s favourite targets come next season. The Roughriders also

signed Kendial Lawrence. The 5’9”, 195-pound player out of Missouri is a hybrid, able to play both receiver and running back. He was a key cog in the Eskimo’s playoff run and will be bringing his talent level

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header against Swift Current, stopping 34 shots in a 6-0 loss. Janessa Fournier tallied her fourth of the season in the opening frame before Chloe Smith gave Swift Current a 2-0 lead in the middle frame Saturday at the Battleford Arena.

Trista Labarowski beat Marshall midway through the second period for her fifth of the campaign after taking a pass from Merissa Zerr. Zerr wasn’t happy with just an assist, snapping her third into the back of the net, making it 4-0, heading into the third period.

to Rider Nation next year. Last campaign he scored six touchdowns, three receiving, two rushing and one punt return. Lawrence has the ability to be a dynamic returner, scoring two touchdowns in 2014.

He accumulated 479 yards and can also be trusted with the ball, fumbling just once in 2015. John Chiles, the speedster out of Texas who has also been looked at by the Chicago Bears, is now a Roughrider. The Bears originally signed him last year, where he got the chance to play in three preseason games for them. He had his most successful season in 2013 with the Toronto Argonauts, where he amassed 725 yards with eight touchdowns. Jeremy Kelley has also signed with the Riders during a busy free agency

period. The big 6’6”, 231-pound Maine product spent parts of his last three seasons in the NFL with the Bears, Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts. He is definitely worth a look, running a 4.55 40yard dash time and with the height that will have Durant favouring him in the red zone. All quality signings, all players who can step in and instantly help the Riders’ receiving core. It will be a battle for starting spots, but Chris Jones is showing us he wants to boost the staff after not coming to terms with Dressler.

Third-year forward Kate Scidmore scored an unassisted shorthanded goal in the third period before a Kaci Jones power play mark made it 6-0 for the Diamond Energy Wildcats. The penalty kill clicked for most of the night for the Battlefords Sharks, killing off five of six penalties. Final shots were 40-10 in favour of Swift Current.

In game two Sunday, the teal and white came out with a much better effort, taking away quality scoring chances and limiting the time on attack for the Wildcats. Although it was in a 3-0 losing effort, the Sharks’ play is headed in the right direction. Shelby Tornato had a big game, making 37 saves on 39 shots. Taylor Kirwan ultimately

did the Battlefords in, scoring her sixth and seventh of the campaign before Scidmore netted an empty netter. The Sharks did a solid job of staying out of the box and staying disciplined, only having two trips to the sin bin. On deck for the Sharks is a weekend home stand against first place Saskatoon.

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OBITUARIES JOHNSTONE: Tammy Marie Johnstone’s (nee Blain) earthly journey ended on Saturday, February 6th, 2016, suddenly at the age of 38, at Saskatchewan Hospital, North Battleford. Although Tammy faced many struggles in her life, she remained always cheerful and full of smiles. She was the funniest person without even trying. Tammy will be missed dearly by the family she adored: mother Marion Blain; step-father Terry Ryan; Brothers Bradley (Denise) – Logan and Brianna, and Greg (Candice)-Madison, Haley, Brittney, Veronica and Greyson; as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends. Tammy was predeceased by her father Ronald Blain; grandparents Florence Blain, Arnold Gusswyler, Bill and Mary Gallon; cousins Dwayne, Miranda, Jocelyn and Sheldon; Uncles Arnold and George Blain; and Aunt Sylvia Blain. A memorial service was held in Tammy’s honour on Wednesday, February 10th 2016 at the chapel of Sallows – McDonald & Wilson– Zehner Funeral Home. In lieu of flower donations can be made to the Saskatchewan Hospital, Box 39, North Battleford, S9A 2X8, or to Epilepsy Canada 2255B Queen St E, Suite 336 Toronto, ON, M4E 1G3. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family placed their trust with Martine de Bussac of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306) 445-2418.

____________________________________________________ HEIDT: In Loving Memory of Madeline Heidt born December 21, 1923 at Revenue, SK., passed away January 27, 2016 in Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Madeline’s memory are her children: Brian (Sharon) Heidt, Lloydminster, AB; Loretta (Gus) Fischer, Edmonton, AB; Daryl (Lin) Heidt, Denzil, SK; Leslie (Marney) Heidt, Blind Bay, BC; Nelson Heidt, North Battleford, SK; Lionel (Arlene) Heidt, St. Walburg, SK; Linda (David) Fitzpatrick, Orlando, Florida; her loving grandchildren: Terra (Ron) Weaver, Lloydminster, AB; Nicole (Tracy) Piercy, Maple Ridge, BC; Fay (Allan) Hewko, Neilburg, SK; Lee Heidt, Whitecourt, AB; Tracy (Lyle) Light, Lloydminster, AB; Aaron (Lisa) Heidt, Vernon, BC; Kertis (Marina) Heidt, Surrey, BC; Dustin (Angela) Heidt, Vernon, BC; Patricia (James) Wallin, North Battleford, SK; Christian (Amber) Fischer, Edmonton, AB; Glenn Heidt, North Battleford, SK; Melinda Fischer, St. John, NB; Kimberley (Dwayne) Bishop, North Battleford, SK; Sean Fitzpatrick, Orlanda, Florida; great-grandchildren: Billy, Cole, Tressa, Gage, Ries, Luke, Chloe, Landon, Isaac, Lily, Craig, Ann, Dayton, Austen, MacKenzie, Simon, Linnaea, Alexis, Amaia, Amelie, Keegan, Brooklyn, Tristan, Kiana, Blake, Dylan; her sister, Tillie; her brothers Vince & Eddy. She was predeceased by her parents Ignatz & Ottilla Borschneck; her loving husband, Philip Heidt; brothers & sisters: Joe, Conny, Phyllis, Marian, Andy, Tony, Nels & Phil. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder. Cross Bearer was Lionel Heidt. Eulogy was given by Lloyd Borschneck. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-7 - Terra Weaver; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 - Dave McQuaid; 2nd Reading: Revelation 14: 13 - Fay Hewko; Gospel: Fr. Greg Elder. Prayer Of The Faithful Arlene Heidt; Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Linda Fitzpatrick & Loretta Fischer. Music Ministry: Dave McQuaid. Honourary Pallbearers were “All Madeline’s Many Friends And Relatives.” Urn Bearer was Nelson Heidt. Memorials are requested to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Interment was at Cochin Cemetery - Cochin, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

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SMITH: In Loving Memory of Donald Alexander Smith “Smitty” born April 6, 1943 at Dodsland, SK., passed away February 2, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 33 years, Jeannie; children, grandchildren & greatgrandchildren: Debbie Smith (Wes Paisley), Regina, SK; DeAnna Chaney, Lubbock, Texas, USA - daughters: Karalynne & Kaden; Cory Riglin (Lesa), Nanaimo, BC & family: Jason (Brittney & Ava), Jordan, Justin, Jurnee (Chris), Chelsey, Courtney, Kaleb, Logan & Mika; Chad Riglin (Kim), North Battleford, SK & family: Ben, Jade & Chayse; his close friend, Curtis Albert; his canine companion, Beau; sister, Isabel (Calvin) Arnold; sister-in-law, Heather Phillips; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Alexander “Scotty” and Elizabeth Smith. Service Of Thanksgiving For The Life Of Donald Alexander (Smitty) Smith was held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK., with Officiant Rev. Frances Patterson. Shared Memories were given by Jeannie Smith - accompanied by Chad. Music Ministry: Pianist Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Piper - Jim Ramsay; Music Tribute - “Amazing Grace”; Recessional - “Isle Of Skye”; Hymn Selections: “Bringing In The Sheaves”, “Old Rugged Cross” & “Jesus, You Have Come To The Lakeshore.” Memorials are requested to Lung Association Of Saskatchewan, Commemorative Giving Program, 1231-8th St. East, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ MCGREGOR: In Loving Memory of Clarence Roy McGregor born April 13, 1924 at Edam, SK., passed away February 1, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Clarence’s memory are his loving wife Pearl; eight of his children and fourteen grandchildren: Maurice (Dianne): Tanya (Darren), Ryan (Laura), Johanna (Bibian); Madeleine: Marcy (Mark), Melanie (Jim), Ashleigh (Adam); George (Debbie); Jocelyne (Ron Vick): Lisa (John), Tami; Anne (Gerald Latendresse): Ryan (Kelly), David (Kaeli), Nicolle (Dylan); Huguette (Dale Johnson): Donald (Martina), Blaire (Derek) and Karla; Richard and Ian; along with his twenty great-grandchildren. Also cherishing Clarence’s memory are his sister-in-law, Peggy McGregor and step-sons: Mervin (Anne): Tara Lee, Merv & Trevor; Jerry (Debbie): Janaya (Troy), Shallen (Dan) and seven great-grandchildren, as well as his numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Clarence was predeceased by his parents Thomas & Ellen McGregor; his siblings: Helen, James, George, Marguerite, Eileen, John, William, Thomas, Raymond & Duncan; and by his son Marcel. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Peter Paase. Scripture Reader was Karla Johnson. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Peter Paase. Cross Bearer was Alexi Sirounis. Eulogy was given by Lisa Vick & Blaire Chapman. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading - Nicolle Latendresse; 2nd Reading - Tami Vick. Prayers Of The Faithful: Deborah MacGregor. Liturgy Of The Eucharist:Offertory Gifts: Ryan & David Latendresse. Music Ministry: Organist - Darcy de Montarnal; Combined Choirs: Edam, Jackfish & Vawn; Soloists: Huguette MacGregor - “Ave Maria” & Robert MacKay - “One Day At A Time.” Veteran Honors & Honour Guard: Royal Canadian Legion - Edam & North Battleford. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared Clarence’s life. Active Pallbearers were Maurice MacGregor George MacGregor, Richard MacGregor, Ian MacGregor, Ron Vick, Dale Johnson and Gerald Latendresse. Interment was at Christ The King Roman Catholic Cemetery, Edam, Saskatchewan. Memorials are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund OR to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

BEAUDRY: Eunice and Earl. Eunice, born October 1, 1924 passed away on November 30, 2015 and was followed by Earl her husband of 64 years shortly thereafter. Earl was born September 21, 1919 and passed away January 26, 2016. Eunice and Earl are survived by their children, Danny Beaudry (Debra Hoffmann); Joan (Lorne) Veikle and family Shawn (Erin) and daughter Rylan, and Chelsea Veikle; Judy Bishop and family Kirsten Scott (Francois Dion) and children Zoe and Jake, Heather Sten and children Dominic, Jacklyn and Patrick, and Heidi (Daryl) Flasch and children Ethan, Jayden and Mason; Ken Beaudry; Dean (Sheila) Beaudry and children Jazmin and Taylor; Eunice’s brother Claude Gagnon, Sister Joyce Wachter, and sisters-in-law, Theresa Gagnon and Leila Gagnon; Earl’s brother Leo Beaudry, sister Dorothy (Pat) McKeown, sister-in-law Emily Beaudry. A celebration of life service for Eunice was held December 3, 2015 and for Earl January 30, 2016 at the Roman Catholic Church in Cut Knife with Father Roger Lavoie. The Cut Knife Royal Canadian Legion provided Honour Guards. Dean Beaudry was eulogist. Internments were at the Cut Knife Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were provided by Grondin Funeral Services. Tributes may be made to the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum, Country Lanes Bowling, or the Royal Canadian Legion all of Cut Knife, SK. ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES FROESE: Mary Froese, January 22, 1924 – February 4, 2016. Mary passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Extendicare. A Memorial Service for Mary will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Saskatoon Funeral Home. She was predeceased by her husband Peter Froese, sisters Helen Giesbrecht, Agnes Grant and Doris Friesen and sons Harvey and Eric Froese. Mary is survived by sisters Margaret Wreggitt and Claire Darvill, daughter Valery Froese, grandchildren Terry (Tammy) Froese and Kim (Riley) Larson, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577). _____________________________________________________ CONKIN: Marie Conkin (nee Brennan). Rumor has it that none of us escapes death. Apparently, Marie did not get this memo. From her diagnosis of Stage IV cancer in 2012 until her exit from this world, Marie defied this universal law time and time again. This – to show her optimistic outlook and determination to enjoy life with her many loved ones. Per her strong wish, she passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones in White Rock, BC on February 3, 2016. Marie will be sorely missed but never forgotten by her devoted husband of 55 years, Barrie; her children Anne Marie (Tom) Hawkins; Riley (Allison); and Clare, as well as her grandchildren Connor, Drew and Hannah; and family pets, Guinness and Casey. Always an avid reader, when the bestseller about growing up in an Irish household, “Angela’s Ashes”, was recommended to her she replied, “I don’t have to read it. I lived it.” Born on July 2, 1935 to a talented seamstress (Doreen) and a WWI army vet (Harold) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she survived a hardscrabble childhood along with her 4 siblings, Doreen (Leslie) Dewart; John; Teresa (Bob) Sparrow; and Joyce (Phil) Cels, whose strong bond buoyed one another to the present day. As a young girl, she enjoyed sports and the outdoors, particularly speed skating and cheerleading. Later she became the feisty and compassionate woman we would all know her by. These qualities served Marie well as she sped through with top honors in high school, at St. Boniface School of Nursing in Winnipeg where she graduated as a registered nurse in 1958 and received the medal for “executive ability.” She then moved on to her first jobs at Vital Statistics and as a public health nurse. Fascinated with how others thought and acted, Marie continued her nursing education to become a psychiatric nurse. This brought her to the Saskatchewan Hospital on the riverbank in the Battlefords. She met the love of her life, Barrie, on a blind date. According to her, he was the one in the group who was such a decent man and would dance with her. According to Barrie, she liked the cheeseburger and chocolate milkshake at the White Spot. Marie had a great sense of style, with her hands in a faux fur muff; she and Barrie were married at St. Ignatius on New Year’s Eve in 1960 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Continuing under the influences of the Mad Men era and a Catholic upbringing, they had three children in a row in North Battleford, where they made their home and most of their friends until 2010. During those years Marie continued as a nurse at the local Union Hospital then in Home Health as a manager and lastly, in the role she was most proud of, as a palliative nurse in the North Battleford community. Her compassion for others was a core quality that helped many others depart this world with peace and dignity. While keeping up the home and driving all her kids to their skiing, dance, drama and hockey activities, Marie also partnered with her husband in operating Conkin’s Department Store. The family would spend fun weekends together at Table Mountain skiing, and many summers at their Day’s Beach cottage reading, visiting with friends and sailing on Jackfish Lake. Marie had a life-long joy of learning and was enormously satisfied taking classes at the University of Saskatchewan toward her B.A. in her 50s. She would recount how nervous she was one time when her English professor asked to meet with her privately after class one day. He asked her what she was doing taking these classes. Not sure what he was driving at, she responded that circumstances in her youth had prevented her from attending university and that she thought she was capable of getting her degree. The professor rephrased his question asking why she was spending her time taking these classes and not working as a professional writer or journalist because she was a superb writer. It was true -- even Marie’s history papers read like gripping novels. Marie’s love of music and the arts also spurred her to serve as director of the annual Battlefords Music Festival for several years, which she helped to reorganize so that it would be in good hands for years to come. Having always enjoyed the beauty of BC and wanting to be closer to their children who now dotted the West coast, in 2010 Marie and Barrie moved to White Rock. They enjoyed walks along the Promenade and frequent visits where her children and grandchildren got to savor her great cooking and warm hospitality. The news of the cancer was devastating, but not a show stopper. It only renewed Marie’s enthusiasm to live life to the hilt. Not even after nearly 50 rounds of chemo, 3 major surgeries and many medical appointments in Vancouver, did she stop fully appreciating each moment here on terra firma with her loved ones. No pity party for her. She met the prognosis with her characteristic grace and grit. Marie carried on, thoroughly enjoying visits to Seattle to attend lectures by Fareed Zakaria and Doris Kearns Goodwin; to Hawaii for one more jaunt to her favorite vacation spot with Barrie; and to Santa Barbara to watch her oldest grandchild graduate. Her incisive wit and humour helped us all bear the advance of cancer. She often quipped, “except for the cancer, she was very healthy.” Having this time with Marie to share how much we loved her and remember all the happy things we did together may not have made her passing any easier, but it sure didn’t hurt. She knew love and was loved very much. Marie’s family would like to thank all the health care professionals for their excellent care, especially Dr. Christian Kollmannsberger and Dr. Peter Pavlovich of the BC Cancer Agency; Dr. Edward Chang. Dr. Charles Scudamore, Dr. Mildred Chang, Dr. Sonia Singh, Dr. Stanislav Romashin and the Fraser Health Authority, particularly White Rock Home Health, including Sue Peck and Dr. Arja Moreau. Marie valued personal growth above all. She will continue to serve as an incredibly strong role model to us all for how to love life and live it to the fullest. Not too bad for a tenacious girl from St. Boniface. Sweet Marie, may you be at peace and on your next great adventure! A celebration of Marie’s Life will be held in early spring in White Rock, BC. ____________________________________________________

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Lenten Lunch Series - answering basic question about life and faith at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1302 - 99th Street at 12:00 a.m. Soup and sandwich available. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, February 17

Bingo at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays, February 18 - March 17

Battleford’s Indian & Métis Friendship Center invites you to our Round Dance Socials from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come out and learn to sing, dance & drum. For more information, contact BIMFC at 306-445-8216 or stop by 960-103rd Street, North Battleford.

Friday, February 19 - Friday, April 8

Grief Talk and Walk at the NationsWest Field House, North Battleford from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we would like you to join a walking support group. Being active and having the opportunity to share your experience, your grief and your feelings can be beneficial to you and others. For more information call Denise 306-441-3338 or Gwen 306-445-8932 - St. Joseph Calasanctius Pastoral Care Servants of Hope.

Saturday, February 20

8th Annual L’il Rascals Swapmeet from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Alex Dillabough Centre, 29th Street in Battleford.

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Club 70 - Leon Ochs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. at 1352-100th Street, North Battleford. Lunch served at 12:00 a.m.

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Orolow Church Snowmobile Rally NE of Borden, 11:00 a.m. start. Call Peter at 306-997-5703 for information.

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February Freeze Tradeshow & Craft Sale at the WDM from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free to attended, but please bring a food item for the local food bank. Enter to win one month of your heating bill, up to $150 value.

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Topline Dance Club - Cherokee Rose at 1352-100th Street, Legion Hall downstairs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Lunch served. Minimum age 19. Dress casual. Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-4457240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

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Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes are from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Primary Health Center. There is no charge for this program. For more info call Kellie at (306) 446-6424 or e-mail kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca.

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Deadline for nominations for 2016 into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is March 15. For information contact Jane at 306-446-1983 or saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net. 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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Book Pick

Archaeologist digs for details of long ago event The Cypress Hills Massacre edited by Robert Clipperton Published by The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society $35.00 ISBN 978-09691420-9-6

Of greatest interest to history buffs are the reports from historical newspapers of the time, such as the Manitoba Daily Free Press, The Fort Benton Record and The Helena Weekly Record. These papers record differing figures for the number of dead and conflicting statements about what really happened. Other important sources include North-West Mounted Police reports and an eyewitness account from a survivor of the massacre. Contributors to the book who had previously sought out the facts are Mounted

Review by Keith Foster Everyone loves a good mystery. Even more, everyone loves finding the solution to a mystery. This is what archaeologist Donalee Deck strives to achieve as she digs for answers by literally digging up the past. Her report forms the bulk of material in The Cypress Hills Massacre, edited by Robert Clipperton. By using ground-penetrating radar, Deck was able to document previously unknown structures and other archaeological features at Abel Farwell’s trading post, originally known as Fort Farwell, in the Cypress Hills region of what is now southwestern Saskatchewan. Her digs helped determine when the post was constructed, what it looked like, and what daily life was like. The outline of the massacre is generally known. On June 1, 1873, American wolf hunters slaughtered several Assiniboine families camped near the fort. The details leading up to this event, and

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its aftermath, are not so well known. The unprovoked assault on Canadian soil caused an international incident, resulting in an extradition trial for the accused. Thomas R. Cox, secretary of the American Board of Indian Commissioners, wrote from Bozeman, Mont. in July 1873, less than two months after the massacre: “Had the Assiniboine Indians attacked a white village and committed the same

atrocities, nothing short of their extermination would have satisfied the public sentiment of the country.” The Cypress Hills Massacre will appeal to archaeologists, history buffs and the general public. The book is divided into four sections. The first two deal with archival records from 1873 to 1941. The third and fourth sections deal with early and recent archaeological investigations.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed Feb. 14-20 Heritage Week. Initiated through a partnership between the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation and Heritage Saskatchewan, Heritage Week plays an important role in sharing Saskatchewan’s story across the province, states a government press release. In celebration of Saskatchewan Heritage Week, a number of events will be taking place across the province, including information sessions, heritage workshops and a Yorkton Film Festival reception and screening of its World War film series in Saskatoon. The Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation will also be celebrating their 25th Anniversary at Sas-

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States, came to an abrupt end north of the border. The Cypress Hills Massacre has an annotated bibliography, list of references and is profusely illustrated with photos – both colour and black and white – as well as sketches of the dig sites. Even if archaeologists can’t provide all the answers, they can at least help to unveil the shroud of mystery that has surrounded the Cypress Hills massacre for more than a century. This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.skbooks.com.

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Police historian John Peter Turner and historical sleuths George Shepherd and Zachary Hamilton. Unfortunately, the full story is incomplete, as some files are missing, causing researchers to gnash their teeth. The federal government had authorized the creation of the North-West Mounted Police about a week before the massacre, but news of the atrocity led Ottawa to speed up organizing the force so it could march west the following year. This essentially meant that the selfadministered law of the gun, so rampant in the United

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Pathfinders distribute gifts of warmth Submitted The North Battleford Girl Guides have taken initiative to help the homeless and less fortunate people living in the North Battleford area. Recently, the Pathfinder branch of the North Battleford Girl Guides wrote a letter to Mayor Ian Hamilton and city council members calling for action to end homelessness in the community. The Girl Guides visited The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords to assess the

needs of individuals needing the assistance from this organization. The girls also organized a community service project they called “A Gift of Warmth.” This project involved the collection of gently used winter clothing such as scarves, mitts and toques, which they hung on trees in Central Park near the library. Each item carried the message “This item is not lost. It is a Warm Hug from the North Battleford Girl Guides to anyone in need.”

Above, a gift of warmth. Below, the Pathfinder Branch members of the North Battleford Girl Guides distributing their gifts of warmth in Central Park near the library. Pathfinders Rebecca Vliestra, Abbi Adair, Alyson Ward, Emily Rusk and Kira Vliestra. Photos submitted

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name should reduce confusion among guests visiting the Gold Eagle Casino to see various entertainment acts, as the Event Centre, as it is now known, has always been part of the casino com-

plex. The Event Centre will have a number of performances over the coming weeks under its new name. Comedian Tom Green will be performing on Feb.

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Winter Sewing Marathon brightens up February By Arlene Schwab Guild Member

The Rivers’ Edge Quilters meeting Feb. 5 was well attended. Since the Don Ross craft room has been occupied from Jan. 14 to Feb. 18, the quilters have been meeting in room 101. Thanks to the caretakers who have been very helpful and accommodating, the alternate room has been very satisfactory. A variety of sewing activities have been scheduled. Feb. 18, 19 and 20 will be our Winter Sewing Marathon. Irene Greer will facilitate a Mystery Quilt, while other members may sew on their own projects. March 3 will be our “Doggie Days” when various quilts and dog pads will be sewn for the animal shelter. Other classes scheduled include an E Z Breezy Table Runner, a Blue Jeans Beach Quilt and a second Color Theory 101 class. We are looking forward to having a special fabric artist, Monica Kinner Whalen, teach a thread painting class May 20. With these activities and other members sharing their projects, we are anticipat-

ing an exciting, busy second half of our year. Thanks to all members who shared their lovely quilts and projects for our show and share session. The next meeting will be on March 4, at 1 p.m. in the Don Ross craft room.

A colourful array of quilt projects were shared when Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild members met Feb. 4. See more on Page 20. Photos submitted

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Continued from Page 17. Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild’s Feb. 4 meeting included a show and share of a colourful array of quilt projects. Photos submitted

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Sissinghurst, the White Garden and more When writer Vita Sackville-West first fell in love with Sissinghurst (in Kent County, southeast of London, England) in 1930, then a ruin used to incarcerate French prisoners of war in the mid-1700s then later as a workhouse in the 1800s, her son Nigel aged 13 asked, “But we haven’t got to live here?” Lacking his mother’s vision, he saw it for it was – a barely habitable stone ruins surrounded by a heap of rubbish. But live there they did, the first five years with neither electricity nor running water. With her husband Harold Nicolson, historian and diplomat, Vita developed the now world famous sixacre garden. He designed the rather formal layout and she planted it in a relaxed and overflowing abundance. The garden, walls and moat contain not a single right angle. Sissinghurst is 10 garden “rooms” linked by paths and vistas. Visitors enter the garden through a central archway in the “front range,” part of the original building dating from 1490. Along one side of the front courtyard is the Purple Border with climbing roses clothing the inner side of the front range. The view from the pinkred brick Tudor Tower, reached by a spiral wooden staircase, provides an orientation of the garden’s layout and is a “must” at the beginning of a visit to Sissinghurst – and again at the end as a summation of where you have been and seen. The Yew Walk parallels the front range on the far side of the Tower Lawn and leads to the Rose Garden to the south and the White

Garden to the north. The Rose Garden is planted with old-fashioned roses along with iris and clematis to extend the season. In its centre is Harold’s “rondel,” a circle of lawn delineated by a formal clipped circle of yew hedge with openings leading into the gardens. Past the Rose Garden, one enters the Italian style Lime Walk with its canopy of carefully clipped lindens under planted with spring bulbs. Impatiens in Tuscan terracotta pots give it colour through the season. The South Cottage was the first building made habitable by the Nicolsons, and its intimate garden the first area planted. A “hot garden,” of yellows, reds and oranges, it is backed by the dark green of yews and a riot of colour in all seasons. The Moat Walk, banked by azaleas and the hazelnuts of “the nuttery” on its south side, leads to the two remaining arms of the medieval moat that once surrounded the property. In the southeast corner is the formal rectangular Herb Garden, fronted by a thyme lawn. So acute was Vita’s sense of smell, that with her eyes closed she could identify any of the over one hundred herbs it contains. The roughly rectangular area, once surrounded by the moat, is now a grassy orchard of flowering cherry and apple trees, filled with daffodils and narcissus in spring and later wild flowers, and cut across by sev-

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eral mown paths. Sissinghurst is most famous for its White Garden, composed of white flowers and pale grey foliage within a classical pattern of low boxwood hedges. The paths are paved with old bricks. The White Garden is also “the most carefully orchestrated” of the gardens. Vita was said to have calculated the “likely appearance week by week as different plants of different heights flowered at different times.” Here is the origin of Sissinghurst White lungwort (Pulmonaria) that does so well in our prairie gardens. Visitors will not be disappointed. In May 1938, for the price of a shilling admission, the garden was first opened to the public under the National Garden Scheme. Vita died in 1962. In 1967 Harold gave Sissinghurst to the National Trust in whose care it remains. Sissinghurst lives up to its reputation. It is, indeed, “worth the trip.” Sara will be hosting a garden tour to England this May. You are cordially invited to attend her presentation, Great Gardens of Great Britain at McNally Robinson’s Book Store on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Ruth at 1-888-778-2378 or ruth@worldwideecotours. com. — This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com; NEW www.facebook.com/ saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops and tours: Feb 24, 7:30 p.m. AGM with Dividing perennials the YouTube way to follow.

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A life-transforming message from the King It was Sept. 27, 1940, in the early days of the Second World War. Just three weeks before, the Nazi Luftwaffe had begun their massive bombing raids on the city of London. Night after night, hundreds of planes crossed the English Channel and poured out their deadly cargo. In one night alone there were a thousand fires burning, all over the city of London. The heat literally sucked the oxygen out of the air. One firefighter was heard to shout, “The whole world’s on fire!” They called it the Blitz. Night after night, people scrambled for basements and underground shelters, as sirens wailed. Day after day, they tended the wounded, doused the fires, cleared the rubble and carried on. After three weeks of that merciless trial by fire, Queen Elizabeth (our present Queen’s mother) made her way to Glasgow to care for one of those public functions familiar to the royal family. She was to launch a new ocean liner, christening it as her namesake, HMS Queen Elizabeth. Her husband, King George VI, was scheduled to take part as well, but the war crisis had kept him in London. It was just one of her accustomed duties. But on that day, her Majesty faced

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a nation shaken by the terrors of war. Their beloved island home was under assault. Tens of thousands of people lined the banks as that giant ship glided down the slipways into the River Clyde. Then their eyes turned to the tiny figure of the Queen, standing on the dock. All at once her amplified voice rang out over that large crowd: “I have a message from the King!” she said. And the queen proceeded to convey his words of encouragement and challenge. I’ve thought of that personally as it relates to my nearly 50 years of Christian ministry, and the preaching of thousands of sermons. In an infinitely higher sense, in proclaiming the Word of God, “I have a message from the King.” Several times the Bible refers to the Lord Jesus Christ as “King of kings and Lord of lords.” (I Tim. 6:15; Rev. 17:14; 19:16)

One day, “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the Earth … Yes, all kings shall fall

down before Him; all nations shall serve Him.” (Ps. 72:8, 11) In that coming day, “Every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Phil. 2:11) It is likely with such thoughts in mind that Grant Colfax Tullar (1869-1950) wrote one of his hymns. Mr. Tullar was named after a president and vicepresident of the United States – Ulysses S. Grant and Schuyler Colfax. But the boy had a difficult start. His mother died when he was only two, and his fa-

ther, who had been severely wounded in the Civil War, was unable to care for him. Little Grant Tullar was passed from pillar to post, and had no settled home until his adult years. He worked, as a child, in a wool mill, receiving no education, and no religious instruction. But things took a dramatic turn when he was 19. At a camp meeting in Connecticut he put his faith in Christ as Saviour. After receiving theological training, he became a pastor, and then a musical evangelist, writing dozens

of fine gospel songs. In one of these he describes his conversion as responding to a message from the King. It says: “I’ve heard the King! The King of heaven! / Nor can I e’er forget the music of His voice. / I’ve heard the King! His call I’ve answered. I’ve made the King of heav’n my everlasting choice. / I’ve heard the King! and now I’m telling / To all the world the gospel of undying love, / That others too may catch the music / His voice can bring, and find their way to heav’n above.”

Thanks for all you’ve done Last evening our community chamber of commerce celebrated its annual Horizon Business Awards, an event that’s been going on for more than 20 years. Since moving here in 2003 I think I’ve attended each of these special evenings and always enjoyed them. This year, however, seemed a bit more special than usual. Although I can’t totally define the difference to myself, let alone anyone else, there seemed to be a fresh wave of enthusiasm and entrepreneurship evident in the room last evening. Just a couple of factors

I believe are contributing to this new enthusiasm in the business community include an influx of young people with new and innovative ideas and a strong and growing emphasis on local food production. It was exciting to see a number of awards handed out to people I’ve not seen on the podium before.

Having said that, the importance and strength of our established businesses cannot be overemphasized. Over the years many companies, large and small, have employed local residents, supported community projects and provided retail and hospitality outlets for those of us living in this geographically isolated part of the West Coast. I was thrilled to see the manager and owner of our longest-operating grocery store win a major award. A heart-warming letter of commendation from one of his employees was read aloud, evidence

of the respect and appreciation he’s earned over the years. All this made me think of every local church. Without the “birth” of new congregants, things can get pretty stale. No matter where, there will always be a need for new blood, new life and new commitments. In all of that, however, let’s never lose our appreciation and love for the solid foundation laid by those who have persevered and served faithfully throughout the years. “ … Well done, good and faithful servant …” (Matthew 25:23)

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

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ANGLICAN PARISH

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

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. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079 / 306-481-5073 DON ROSS CENTER ROOM #109 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. SUNDAYS Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

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

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.

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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Living Water Ministry

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

Phone: 306-445-4338

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

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

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Saturday Services 1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

Pastor James Kwon

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

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

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