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Volume 109 No. 49

In the news this week

North Battleford, Sask.

Staff Lawyer Kevan Migneault is back in the news this week as his suspension by the Law Society of Saskatchewan has been extended to

Dec. 31, 2017. See the story on Page 2.

News on the national scene that former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr would be receiving a $10.5 million settlement from the federal Liberal

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

government has prompted heated reaction across the country. See Page 2 for reaction from the Battlefords Member of Parliament Gerry Ritz.

An Early Years Summit entitled Learning

Inside and OUTSIDE satisfied a full house of around 140 participants over two-day conference.

See the story and photos on Page 8.

The crossword puzzle is on Page 14.

Midway Attraction It was a carnival atmosphere on the Frontier Centre lot Thursday through Sunday as the mall hosted midway rides at the location from Canuck Amusements. Plenty of familiar rides and amusements were there to be enjoyed, with ride bracelets available to purchase. Also available was plenty of carnival food, as well as some sunny weather in the Battlefords. Photo by John Cairns

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$10M to Khadr raises ire of Gerry Ritz

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

News that Omar Khadr would be receiving a $10.5 million settlement from the federal Liberal government has prompted an immediate reaction from Gerry Ritz.

The money is meant to compensate Khadr for human rights violations suffered in Guantanamo Bay and elsewhere. But Ritz called the decision wrongheaded.

“Common sense is un-

der unnecessary fire as Justin Trudeau prepares to gift convicted terrorist Omar Khadr $10 million,” said Ritz, MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster, in a statement.

“There has been no court process that demands the Liberals do this. How can Trudeau justify that Canadian service men and women who give their lives to defend our rights and freedoms, including Khadr’s, get a pittance of the financial compensation now offered to Khadr, a

man who admits to fighting against Canadian and allied soldiers.”

Ritz added in his statement that Trudeau “continues to fight our veterans in court after many have died in defense of the Canadian liberties that we hold dear.

“Rather than Trudeau and his Liberal government’s precedent setting apology and funding of this convicted terrorist, they must focus on the many Canadian communities and organizations struggling for funding,”

said Ritz.

He pointed to Conservative demands that the government commit $19 million over five years towards autism, which impacts one out of 68 children.

Ritz also suggested in the news release that if Khadr is truly sorry that he should flow any money he received to the widow and family of the U.S. medic that was killed. Sgt. Christopher Speer was killed by a grenade in Afghanistan.

“The vast majority of clearer thinking Canadi-

ans agree that this Justin Trudeau Liberal decision is wrong-headed and meanspirited.”

The Khadr settlement also raised the ire of opposition leader Andrew Scheer. On Twitter he stated: “Canadians know this is wrong. If Omar Khadr is truly sorry for what he did, he’ll give every cent to Tabitha Speer and her two children.”

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has joined the opposition with a petition calling on the

Trudeau government to revoke its $10 million payout to Khadr.

They report that in just two days there have been 52,000 signatures.

“With over 52,000 names in under 48 hours, it is clear this issue has struck a nerve,” said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick in a statement.

“The notion of giving $10 million in taxpayer money to Khadr is so outrageous that many Canadians are simply beside themselves.”

Suspension extended for lawyer Kevan Migneault Staff A Law Society panel has extended North Battleford lawyer Kevan Migneault’s suspension from the practice of law until Dec. 31, 2017.

That is the final penalty handed down June 29 by the Law Society of Saskatchewan in connection to Migneault’s activities involving a fraudulent investment scheme of one of his clients. Migneault has been found guilty of several counts of conduct unbecoming a lawyer in a ruling earlier this spring, after a lengthy investigation process by the Law Society.

Migneault had already been serving an interim suspension from the practice of law since December 2015. The penalty brings Migneault’s overall sus-

pension to just over two years.

According to the ruling, Migneault must also pay costs of $15,360 by that time; if not, he remains suspended until that is paid.

Migneault will also be subject to several conditions. He must complete a program of continuing professional development, with a focus on ethical issues and law office management. Also, once his practice resumes, it is subject to the condition that Migneault not have control of any trust fund or trust monies associated with his practice without the express written approval of the Executive Director of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and subject to any conditions the Executive Director may impose; and the condition that he

not lend money to any client.

The overall Law Society investigation into Migneault was in connection to his involvement with Allan Moen, a client involved in a series of fraudulent schemes who was sentenced to a three-year prison term.

According to the Agreed Statement of Facts filed with the Law Society in the matter, the RCMP had conducted a search of Migneault’s law office of files related to Moen on or about October 15, 2012. “In the context of the search by the RCMP, it soon became apparent to the Law Society that the Member’s law firm had deep ties with Moen and that large amounts of the funds from investors in Moen’s schemes flowed

through the Member’s firm,” that statement read.

In a decision handed down April 2, the Hearing Committee of the Law Society found Migneault guilty of facilitating participation in the frauds, and of enabling Moen to achieve an improper purpose by using his law firm and status as a lawyer to legitimize the fraudulent activities. Migneault also entered guilty pleas to several trust account violation charges.

During the penalty hearing held on May 31, Migneault had sought “time served” of an 18-month suspension. The investigation committee, however, recommended disbarment.

In the end, the threeperson hearing committee stopped short of disbarment, but tacked on sev-

eral months to Migneault’s interim suspension so he will not be able to resume practice right away.

Ultimately, the panel concluded a lengthy suspension would meet the requirements of “general deterrence,” and send a message to members of the profession.

“There may be members of the general public who would see a suspension, even of significant length, to be inadequate in these circumstances,” the panel stated in its June 29th decision.

“Whether or not that might be due in part to a misunderstanding of the specifics of the Member’s conduct, it shouldn’t be ignored. However, if other factors such as deterrence and suitability to practice do not justify disbarment, there must be a meaningful

basis to conclude disbarment is required in order to maintain public confidence. We are satisfied that public confidence will be maintained without a penalty of disbarment.”

On the issue of Migneault’s rehabilitation, the panel ruled that Migneault “was straightforward with the Hearing Committee when we pressed him on his apparent history of mixing his natural tendencies to lend a helping hand with his professional obligations. He has acknowledged that he must never again allow those tendencies to compromise his responsibilities as a lawyer and that he must maintain appropriate boundaries between his personal commitments in his community and his professional obligations.

Continued on Page 3

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - PAGE 3

Vehicles targeted

Guiding Goes to Wonderland

Staff RCMP report a blue 1995 Ford Mustang GT vehicle was stolen in the Foley Drive area overnight July 4. Two other vehicles in the area were broken into and rummaged through as well.

In the Bowers Drive area, a wallet with id, bank card, etc., was stolen from inside vehicle.

Residents are reminded to please lock your vehicles and do not leave valuables inside vehicles overnight.

Suspension

Continued from Page 2 “With respect to the Moen transactions, we are satisfied the Member not only accepts his responsibility for the harm done but understands what he must do going forward to ensure he never repeats similar conduct.

Consequently, we believe that, subject to appropriate conditions, he can ultimately resume his practice.”

Among the mitigating factors presented to the committee was that Migneault had no prior disciplinary record and had been fully co-operative with the investigation.

Full details on the penalty ruling, as well as the facts of the case, have been published at the Law Society’s website at www.lawsociety.sk.ca, with a link to the decision posted on the site’s front page.

While this ruling brings a conclusion to the Migneault matter with the Law Society, it is not over yet for Migneault’s law partner Murray Greenwood.

Greenwood also faces a Law Society hearing facing similar charges of conduct unbecoming a lawyer, and that is scheduled for Aug. 15 in Saskatoon.

The 1st North Battleford Girl Guiding Units and their volunteer leaders enjoyed an Alice in Wonderland Theme camp in June. The weather was co-operative despite severe weather warnings. The Sparks (ages five and six) and Brownies (ages seven and eight) enjoyed a full day of camp activities that included outdoor active games, crafts, survival skills, scavenger hunts, songs, skits, puppet plays and other adventures. The 2nd year Brownies, Guides (ages nine to 12) and Pathfinders (ages 12 to 14) had the added fun of sleeping two nights in tents. The day camp and overnight tenting camp was held at the Willow Heights Community Center.

Online registration to join the 1st North Battleford Spark Unit, 1st North Battleford Brownie Unit or 1st North Battleford Guiding Unit is now open for girls ages 5-18, http://www.register.girlguides.ca. Photos submitted

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It’s possible for Canada to work for everyone Although a growing number of aboriginal people are productive members of the workforce, far too many rely on the government for support. That must change

By Brian Giesbrecht

Senior Fellow / Frontier Centre for Public Policy

WINNIPEG, Man./Troy Media/ - As Canada celebrates 150 years, there’s much discussion about the need for reconciliation to make this country work for everyone.

There’s no doubt aboriginal people were treated badly as Canada came of age. Other groups, such as the Chinese and Jewish people - who have also been the subject of intense discrimination - have managed to put this dark history behind them. They have moved on. But this is not the case with most aboriginal people.

So reconciliation is necessary. The question is how to bring it about.

Many ideas have been advanced. For one, we can all learn more about aboriginal history and try to understand the special challenges aboriginal people faced when the way of life they had known for millennia came to an abrupt end, with the sudden intrusion of the modern world.

The federal government can – and is – playing a major role with a variety of programs aimed at improving the lives of aboriginal people. Churches and other organizations are involved in many projects with the same goal. In fact, a great deal is being done from the non-aboriginal end to achieve reconciliation.

But reconciliation is a two-way street. What can aboriginal people do to make it happen?

Aboriginal leaders need to adopt a more balanced and realistic view. We all live in the greatest country in the world. Modern life has improved all of our lives tremen-

dously in terms of health and longevity. We should all embrace our extreme good fortune in being able to live in this peaceful and prosperous country.

I recently listened to an interview of Romeo Saganash on CBC Radio. Saganash is an aboriginal MP from Quebec. He is also a graduate of a residential school and he advocated successfully to rename the Langevin Block in Ottawa. He clearly saw himself as a victim and described feeling hurt every time he walked by that building.

It didn’t seem to occur to him that he was able to live the highly privileged and comfortable life of an MP due in no small part to the fact that he received an education at schools that Langevin helped to establish. (A fact that is true for almost all of the aboriginal leaders of the past century.)

Canada is the generous and progressive country it has become in large part because of the admittedly flawed giants of Canadian history, like Hector-Louis Langevin.

Aboriginal leaders need to get a grip. A little more balance in their perspective, please.

Although a growing number of aboriginal people are productive members of the workforce, far too many rely on the government for support. Welfare has become an entrenched way of life on most reserves. Entire communities rely almost exclusively on transfer payments from the federal government.

It’s incumbent on able-bodied people - particularly young people - to break out of this trap of dependency and begin to support themselves and their families. In many cases, that will entail moving to where the jobs are and starting, as others do, with entry-level jobs. Wait-

ing for a government – federal, provincial, or band – to hand them jobs condemns their descendants to lives of poverty.

Canada has a vital interest in seeing young aboriginal people gainfully employed and prosperous. It’s probably unrealistic to expect that the older dependent people can break the cycle, but the young people can and must.

In the words of Calvin Helin, businessman, author and member of the Tsimshian First Nation: “Just do it!”

This country is working for a steadily increasing number of aboriginal Canadians, like Helin, who have successfully integrated into the mainstream economy, but in a way that has allowed them to retain their aboriginal identity. These people should be role models for those who are still finding their way.

It’s this successful integration, achieved through individual effort, that brings an end, once and for all, to the unhealthy gap between the two populations.

That’s what reconciliation needs.

Brian Giesbrecht is a retired judge and a senior fellow with Frontier Centre for Public Policy. www.troymedia.ca

Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: What did you do on Canada Day? • Attended a local celebration.

20% • Fired up the barbecue and celebrated in the backyard.

16% • Went to the lake.

14% • Did yard work.

32% • Visited friends.

3% • Had to work.

15%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll:

What do you think of Omar Khadr receiving $10.5 million from the federal government?

• It’s insulting to all regular armed service personnel.

• An apology would have been enough.

• He may have been tortured into pleading guilty, so he deserves it.

• Guantanamo Bay was a big mistake, leading to this fiasco.

• It doesn’t go far in paying his $134 million judgment to Sgt. Speer’s widow.

• It’s not about Khadr, it’s about Canada screwing up.

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Cairns on Cinema

Movie fans getting tired of ‘sequelitis’

By John Cairns

movie theatres. And every year, we get the same old columns about how tired everyone Staff Reporter is of them. In fact, I’ve written before about Our lecture for today, movie fans, is about sequels and it seems like I keep on saying sequels and how tired everyone is with them. the same thing, year after year, about why At least, that is the party line that the vari- we keep on getting them every blockbuster ous Hollywood news publications would have season. you believe about the box office results in the It’s because “original” movies rarely do summer of 2017. well at the box office during the summer! Just If you haven’t noticed, it has not been a look at the domestic grosses. The top-grossing glorious summer of major hits at the box ofsummer movie that can truly say it is “origifice. Until this weekend, when Spider-Man: nal” is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Homecoming rolled out in theatres across Movie, and it only made $70 million! the domestic market, there were really two That is hardly a fortune. No wonder the unqualified hits this summer: Guardians of major studios serve up the same old sequels, the Galaxy Vol. 2 (domestic haul of $383 mil- year after year, because even if these cartoon lion and climbing) and Wonder Woman ($350 characters and superheroes underperform, you million and climbing). can still count on them to surely do better than But those have been the only unqualified $70 million dollars! success stories so far. Notably, I’m looking Sometimes, they will do far better than at the overall list of top 10 grossing domestic that. If you haven’t noticed, the two bigmovies for the year so far. Of the 10, there are gest hits of the summer are Guardians of only three summer releases on the list so far – the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Wonder Woman, and these two, plus Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead those aren’t exactly brand-new works of art Men Tell No Tales with $166 million. either. Guardians Vol. 2 is a sequel, just like All the pundits are scratching their heads the rest of them, and yet you don’t see any and wondering why this is, and the answer articles claiming that fans are tired of them. they have come up with is: people are sick and As for Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot previously tired of the sequels. appeared in that very same role in Batman V. No doubt about it: this has been a summer Superman: Dawn of Justice, last year. of sequels and retreads, and most have missed So why are these two movies bucking the expectations in terms of the box office haul trend? My guess is both flicks are still conthat was expected: sidered fresh and new by the public, and these Cars 3 – its opening of $53 million was franchises are familiar enough already to the the worst in the history of this Disney-Pixar public that they are motivated to go see it. franchise.

This is still only the second Guardians movie, Transformers: The Last Knight – its fiveand the first full-length movie for Wonder day opening haul of $68 million was the worst Woman as the lead character. in that franchise’s history as well.

But how many Transformers movies have Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell there been, five? How many times must we see No Tales – its opening haul of $62 million is Johnny Depp in a pirate suit? Same for these the second-worst in the franchise’s history, Despicable Me characters. When is it enough, and what’s more, if this flick doesn’t make already? another $75 million or so this stands to be the I find that after the first two movies a worst domestic gross all-time for this franfamiliar franchise is going to hit its peak in chise. popularity and creativity. After that, though Despicable Me 3 – Its opening weekend not always, it will inevitably start to go was $72 million. You’d think the studio downhill. I remember this was the case after ought to be pleased, but this was lower than the first couple of Rocky movies with Sylthe openings for both Despicable Me 2 and vester Stallone, and the first two Superman Minions. movies starring Christopher Reeve. For other The Mummy – this revival of the Mummy franchises, like Jaws, it’s a race to the ocean series opened at $31 million, and so far has depths after the first movie. made a total of $75 million. All the previous It’s the rare franchise that can go on basi“Mummy” movies opened higher than this. cally forever, like Star Wars. But the main Alien: Covenant – opened at $36 million, downfall a movie franchise faces is that made $73 million. people will grow tired of it, because charSo it hasn’t been that great a summer for acters and storylines aren’t fresh or exciting sequels. It was also been a bad summer for anymore. remakes of TV series, as Baywatch, starring Yes, you’re excited for Wonder Woman Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has made a now, because she’s fresh and new. And you’ll lousy $57 million. probably be excited to see her again in the Every year, it seems, we get sequels at the Justice League movie later this year.

But that will be three movies with Wonder Woman in under two years. Are you still going to be up for Wonder Woman III or IV or V, or Justice League III? I’m guessing not so much, and even less if one of these movies ends up being a piece of junk.

Trust me, I know about this, I’ve suffered “sequelitis” at the movie theatres before. A good example is my reaction to Austin Powers in Goldmember.

I had loved the first two Austin Powers movies, which had the whole swinging-Sixties and time travel thing going. Dr. Evil was hilarious. And who can forget the Fembots?

But Goldmember fell flat. The writers clearly had run out of ideas, and Mike Myers wasn’t the least bit funny anymore. When the credits rolled, I knew it was over for Austin Powers. Leaving the cinema, I remember shaking my head and thinking “this is the end.”

Sometimes, a series doesn’t have the good sense to quit. Just look at the reaction to the latest Transformers movie by columnist Brian Zinchuk.

“The Last Knight was unbelievably, despicably, give-me-a-thesaurus awful. Michael Bay has got to go,” Zinchuk writes.

The problem for these studios is that they usually can’t afford to pack it in on a successful franchise. They have to find a way to keep them going, just to keep the gravy train of money flowing in.

Yet this is the risk they run if they go to the well too many times: this sort of negative reaction. What is a studio to do?

It’s simple, really: do a “reboot,” where a familiar franchise comes back with new actors, new costumes, a new director, the whole gamut.

That’s what happened with this SpiderMan: Homecoming release. It is actually the second “reboot” done with that character since the original movie in 2002, this time with Tom Holland installed in the lead role.

We shall see in due time whether this latest Spider-Man movie will buck the trend of “sequelitis” that we are seeing this summer, with depressed ticket sales and general audience boredom. What ought to help is the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, a popular character that has single-handedly brought strong box-office numbers to that Marvel franchise over the past few years.

My guess is most of the fans will still say, emphatically, “Iron Man is back again!” But you have to wonder if Hollywood is pushing its luck with these characters, just as the studios have pushed their luck with the other sequels that have been served up so far in 2017.

“Robert Downey Jr.? Iron Man? Oh no, not again!”

Street Performers Festival coming Staff

The North Battleford International Street Performer Festival is fast approaching and a launch event has been announced for Central Park.

The media launch and BBQ event is to happen there Tuesday, July 25 at noon.

The event will include lunch in Central Park as well as some performances and a sneak peak at the artists who will be performing. The performers will also be available to speak to media as well.

Food will include hamburgers, hot dogs, and water. Performance rovers will be also be there.

The event will launch a week of festivities for the annual Street Performer Festival, which will take place in the downtown area July 28 to 30. A premier gala event is slated for the evening of July 27 at the Gold Eagle Event Centre.

Buy fair rides now Staff

Northwest Territorial Days have announced that iRides and bracelets are now available for purchase in advance.

A limited amount are now on sale at the Battlefords Ag Society office or at Innovation Credit Union for the event running Aug. 16-18.

It costs $30 for a ride bracelet, $35 for a student iRide, and $40 for an adult iRide. The iRides include one bracelet and one gate admission good for any one day of the fair.

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Nora Rong ve: A culinar y adventure

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She finally decided to enroll in the Pacific Ints stitute of Culinary Ar d ate loc in Vancouver, Isille anv Gr right off of land, which had an intensive six-month culinary course there.

Rongve moved out there in September of d last year. She discovere t ges big quickly that her s wa lly tia ini challenge simply getting used to the new sur roundings.

“I hated it right off the bat. I hated being away from home, because I was 53 when I went, so it was really difficult for someone like me,” said Rongve.

“It was really grueling and really, really hard. But I really started to love it after a while.”

The first few weeks were “really intense.”

She was learning traditional French cuisine with French recipes.

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St. Joseph CWL hosts provincial convention Submitted St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish Hall was transformed into a convention centre June 5 and 6 for the 69th Annual Provincial Convention of the Catholic Women’s League hosted

by St. Joseph CWL with help from sister councils of Notre Dame de Lourdes and St. Vital. A total of 205 people, including Bishop Albert Thevenot, M. Afr. Bishop of Prince Albert, 13 Priests who are the spiritual advisors for the different councils of the province, two Deacons, Religious Sisters and CWL members from across the province and Canada were in attendance, along with Saskatchewan Honorary Life Members and Life Members present.

Monday started with registration and lunch followed by opening ceremonies – the presentation of colours, O Canada and prayer. Provincial President Jean Reader from Regina welcomed everyone to the convention. Diocesan Spiritual Advisor Father Greg Elder, Hosting Spiritual Advisor Father Anthony Afangide, Prince Albert Diocesan President Shirley Lamoureux and St. Joseph Calasanctius CWL President Betty Stone all extended a warm welcome to all in attendance.

The first speaker for the afternoon was the national CWL president, Margaret Ann Jacobs from Ontario. She spoke on the National Theme for the Catholic Women’s League – Inspired By The Spirit, Women Respond To God’s Call. Her message was our challenge to respond to God’s call – to be loving, joyful women in our community and the world. We have the unconditional love of God. Everything we have is a gift from God and God calls us to use our gifts. Each one of us is called to open our hearts and extend our love to everyone we meet – even those hard to love. We have to have the courage to do this. Margaret Ann Jacobs encouraged us to build on our natural strengths and develop the gifts God has given to each of us.

Father Doug Jeffery, OMI, was the second speaker for the afternoon.

His theme was Mary Shedding Light on our Journey. Father Doug started by thanking the CWL for not only working in the Church, but also out into the world. He said, “You go where there is a need.”

Mary the Mother of God is a real person and She invites us to ask questions of life and people, seek understanding and meaning – especially in the life of Christ. The greatest gift we can give someone is our presence – to be there with them. Be present for the struggles and challenges of others. We cannot fix everything but we can show

Bishop Albert Thevenot, M. Afr. Bishop of Prince Albert with the priests attending the 69th Annual Provincial Convention of the Catholic Women’s League in North Battleford.

National CWL president, Margaret Ann Jacobs and outgoing Provincial CWL President Jean Reader, who received her life membership. Photos submitted

Bishop Albert Thevenot blessed quilts and afghans to be given to people in palliative care and care homes in and around the community.

Father Doug Jeffery, OMI, spoke on Mary Shedding Light on our Journey.

up and let them know they are not alone.

Bishop Albert Thevenot, M. Afr., was the celebrant for the Opening Mass with the spiritual advisors concelebrating. Bishop Albert also blessed quilts and afghans to be given to people in palliative care and care homes in and around our community. The ideas of quilts came as a challenge to each CWL council to make a quilt to celebrate in

2020 the 100th Anniversary of the Catholic Women’s League in Canada. The goal is to have 100-plus quilts. The proceeds of the collection taken at Mass went to St. Theresa Institute of Faith and Mission, Bruno, and Crystal’s home, North Battleford.

There were different displays set up: Development and Peace, Catholic Missions Charities Canada, Universal Church Sup-

plies, Saskatoon. We had on display the Provincial Book of Life and St. Joseph Calasanctius Book of Life. The Book of Life records all deceased members from all the councils in the Province. Our CWL council displayed the archives for our Parish Council. There was a special place of honour for the statue of Our Lady of Fatima as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of her appearance to the shepherd children in Portugal.

The Parish Hall was transformed into a ban-

quet hall. Dignitaries were piped in by piper Jim Ramsay. Greetings were brought by Kelli Hawtin of the City of North Battleford, Chris Bencharski of the State Secretary of the Knights of Columbus and Marusia Kobrynsky of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League. Presentations were made by Provincial CWL President Jean Reader. The evening ended with a little bit of trivia for the entertainment of those present.

Tuesday, June 6 started early with prayer and then

continued with the standing committee reports, followed by Closing Mass with Father Greg Elder as celebrant and the other priests con-celebrating.

Installation of the new provincial executive followed the Mass. The new provincial president is Margaret Schwab of Saskatoon.

Lunch was served and farewells were said.

The 70th Annual Catholic Women’s League Convention for 2018 will be held at Holy Trinity Parish in Regina.

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Early Years Summit well-played OUTSIDE Submitted The Early Years Summit entitled Learning Inside and OUTSIDE satisfied a full house of around 140 participants over the two-day conference. The panel of Canadian presenters included Dr. Beverlie Dietze, Dr. Diane Kashin, Cindy Green, Sylvia Weenie, Sherron Burns, Kjelti Anderson and Sophie Yannitsos.

The first day opened with a keynote address by Beverlie Dietze on Just Imagine the Possibilities: Triggering Children’s Curiosity in Outdoor Play.

Despite the rain and dreary day two, participants were extremely pleased with the small group break-out sessions that targeted taking learning outdoors. The conference took advantage of the incredible outdoor venues we have to offer in the Battlefords which included: Battlefords River Valley Visitors Centre, Finlayson Island and the Western Development Museum. Participants from many agencies dealing with young children across the province explored learning outside. From shelters made with newspaper and sticks, whittling, making wooden balance scales, tea making, to cooperative games and using loose parts in nature, endless fun was had by all.

A huge shout out to the planning and preparation committee which consisted of representatives from: Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program (Colleen Sabraw), KidsFirst (Kathy Byl), Battlefords Parent Mentoring Program (Elaine Sonmor), Light of Christ Catholic Schools (Nadine Anderson), Living Sky School Division (Angela Yeaman), Treaty Six Education Council (Brenda Sparrow),

Where can seeds grow? Will they blow away with the wind? I wonder where they will go and if they will grow.

Gladys Wapass Greyeyes, honoured elder from Thunderchild First Nation, demonstrates that one is never too old to build and play outdoors!

Brittany Fedler and her daughter Kaylee enjoy reading a story in nature.

Cognitive Disability Strategy – Northwest Region (Charmaine Landrie) and Ministry of Education Early Years Branch (Jodi Spence).

Light of Christ Director of Education Cory Rideout commented, “I, along with other admin from our schools, enjoyed volunteering at the Early Years Family Event. It further reassured that learning can take place anywhere, beyond the walls of the classroom. On behalf of our children, we need to advocate spending time outdoors for their social, emotional, and physical well- being.”

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On the evening of May 23, a family event was held in conjunction with the Early Years conference at the Battlefords River Valley Visitors Centre. Welcomed by Mother Nature, families were given a map and each child received a magnifying glass. Families then enjoyed circulating through the hands-on stations at their own pace and time. Before leaving the event, children chose a book to take home. A huge thank-you to all the volunteers and the planning committee which included members from KidsFirst (Kathy Byl and Sherry Fraser), BECIP (Kirsten Mac-

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The following letter sums up the event in a nutshell: To Whom It May Concern, My husband and I and our three children (aged seven, four and two) attended the Early Years Summit this evening at the Battlefords River Valley Centre.

We wanted to let those involved in organizing, planning, and executing the evening know that they did an excellent job. All the ac-

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Twins Felicity and Lydia are BERRY engaged! This tipi is housed at the North Battleford Public Library.

Come enjoy reading a good book in it! Photos submitted

Stacey Cheyne Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program and Jenna Harder from Parent Mentoring Program – Rural Saskatoon showcase their whittling skills.

tivities were entertaining, interesting, engaging educational, and just the right length of time. We appreciated the variation of activities planned and how they involved different kinds of learning (kinesthetic, literacy, art, cultural, and sensory). Our children loved the event and spent time later in the evening wondering if raspberries would work as paint, like the blueberries and beets.

They also questioned what other foods could be used and what colours they would make! They also enjoyed reading the story about the magic tree again before bed. Having supper

provided was a nice touch.

My children enjoyed making their own sandwiches and veggie dip!

To all those who volunteered their own time to make this event happen we want them to know that we really appreciate the time they gave to the young children of our community.

You picked a perfect location for this Summit to take place. My children are looking forward to returning to the Battlefords River Valley Centre and exploring all the trails again soon!

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Don Pankewich, active in umpiring, to Baseball H of F Submitted The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Association is proud to announce the selection of Don Pankewich of Regina to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Battleford.

Since the 1960s, Don has been very active in the baseball scene in Saskatchewan, having played PeeWee, Bantam and Midget baseball as a young player, then coached baseball from Mosquito to Junior at every level for 10 years. Having started his umpiring career at the age of 10, he carried on behind the plate for 48 years, umpiring for all amateur levels and officiating at Local Leagues, Regional, Provincial and National Championships. Don had also been assigned the Umpire-in-Chief at all levels.

Don was president and groundskeeper of Optimist Baseball Park in Regina for 10 years and was instrumental in forming the Junior League at Optimist Park, Regina. As well, Don has been involved with the Qu’Appelle Valley Baseball League, Senior Baseball, for 45 years.

His involvement has been instrumental in the success of the Southern Saskatchewan Baseball Senior program. Don acted as Commissioner for the Qu’Appelle Valley League for the past 10 years, and

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Predicting an exciting BNS club for 2017-18 Submitted

The Battlefords North Stars had a highly successful 2016-17 season. Not only did they win the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season title, but they also triumphed in the League championship by disposing of their opposition in 12 straight games.

Don Pankewich

continues to do his time behind the plate.

Don’s greatest memories included umpiring the final game at the Intermediate Senior AA final at Currie Field, Regina, when he was in his early 20s.

Another was in 1974, when he umpired a game when Eddie Feinger – The King and His Court – played the local Regina All Star Team.

Still another memorable game was in 1973, when he umpired at the Canadian National Championships, PeeWee Division (12 year olds) in the Battlefords, when Wayne Gretzky was a member of the Ontario team that played in the tournament. That team

from Ontario won the championship.

The baseball signed by the winning team and collected by the late David Shury included Wayne Gretzky’s signature and is on display at the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Battleford.

Other than baseball, Don continues to be busy with other activities, especially his involvement in hockey with the Regina Capitols, having held positions of coach, manager and governor, and presently as alternate governor.

He also sits on the Prairie Junior Hockey League [PJHL] Executive and Nomination Committee.

This writer felt the Weyburn Red Wings may have had a chance of defeating our North Stars. Obviously, I am a poor predicter of events. Our club clipped the Wings in four straight games.

Up next was the big bad, Estevan Bruins. Once again, maybe we would win in six games. Nope…

four straight games.

Finally, we faced the Flin Flon Bombers. We would be playing at least two games in their barn.

No way would we be able to sweep games three and four. I am an idiot. Four straight games. The North Stars swept the League playoffs.

Continued on Page 10

of 37, went to the foursome of Merv Zulynik, Katherine Coats, Ken Schwab and Dale Cain.

Second place was determined by a count back, with a score of 38 and went to the team of Bernie Meisner, Bob Joyce and Wally Gordey.

The Consolation went

to Lyle and Jutta Whitbread, Bill Swiderski and Karl Palm.

Bill Swiderski was the winner of both closest to the pin on number 8 and the Co-op car wash for the longest putt on number 9.

New Horizons play their next game on Thursday, July 13 at 8:30 a.m.

New Horizons Golf Report Submitted by Bernie Meisner

New Horizons played their weekly golf scramble on Thursday morning, July 6, at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club.

Twenty-three members participated on a beautiful, warm and sunny day.

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Bridge club holds tourney at Gold Eagle Staff For the second year in a row, the North Battleford Sectional Tournament for bridge was held at the Gold Eagle Casino’s banquet room.

North Saskatchewan Unit 575 and the North Battleford and Meota bridge

clubs hosted the event.

The event had grown too big for Meota, and North Battleford’s club chairman Gerry Fernandes brought the event to the casino last year.

Matches started Friday evening and players continued until Sunday. Coffee and treats were available

throughout the tournament, and there was a table of door prizes.

Participants came from the area along with nearby cities. Upcoming bridge tournaments include the Edmonton regional in August and a Saskatoon tournament in September.

The North Battleford Sectional Tournament for bridge was held at the Gold Eagle Casino’s banquet room on the weekend. Photo by Josh Greschner

Continued from Page 9 The North Stars then embarked for Penticton where the met some tough clubs at the Western Championship – Brooks Bandits, Chilliwack Chiefs, Portage Terriers, and the host, Penticton Vees. We were in tough. Eventually Brooks and Penticton were the well-deserved victors, advancing to the Canalta Cup final. The North Stars came home with their heads held high. However, the players who would be returning for the 2017-18 season, will remember the taste of defeat and use it as an incentive in their play in the coming season.

The off season is one of relative silence when it comes to this hockey club. This is something they may need to critically examine in order to stay financially viable.

The community needs to be involved with the club and the club needs to keep

their brand in the news.

This off season presented a surprise when General Manager and Coach Nate Bedford resigned to take a coaching position at the Collegiate level in Alberta. Those close to the situation, though, I would suspect, were not caught totally unaware. Coach Bedford had come from a Collegiate environment and the atmosphere is likely quite different from that in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Although Bedford was on a two-year contract, the club was wise in allowing him to pursue his desires for the sake of himself, his family, and the club. North Stars faithful owe Bedford a debt of gratitude as he was the leader of this pack who rarely took a night off during the entire season.

This was quite an accomplishment.

The loss of Bedford came on the heels of

news that Assistant Coach Braeden Johnson and Trainer and Therapist Robert Tanner would also be leaving the club. Based on those losses, one may have felt bleak at the nature of the current situation. However, in August of 2016, Kevin Hasselberg resigned his coach/general manager position. Fortunately for the North Stars, Bedford was available, and things worked out swimmingly.

Hopefully, the board and those involved in hiring will choose a mature, level-headed individual to handle the duties once again. The writer believes the loss of Johnson will be felt by the returning players. He was a competitive individual who bled North Stars. Tanner also was an individual who was indispensable night in and night out.

Based on the roster, there appears to be a solid nucleus of players return-

ing for the coming season.

However, after each season, there is inevitably a turnover where a number of players choose to move on for various reasons. It could very well be the case that the club may have only seven or eight returnees.

That would drastically alter the roster.

The loss of Coby Downs will hurt. However, it is also the loss of key playoff contributors, Keaton Holinaty and Captain Kendall Fransoo, that will be noticed.

This is the nature of junior hockey where players may only play in the community for one to three years, generally. That is why a scouting staff is so important in the offseason recruiting process.

Luckily, the North Stars have had some stable and successful past few seasons, so this may be attractive to some prospects.

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calibre defenseman who has decided to pursue academics at the University of Saskatchewan. His growth as a North Star grew exponentially each year and he has left us with the image of a big man who could dominate a game if he so chose. Sych had extraordinary skills. We hope that those skills will be accessed in the classroom.

Good luck, Connor!

Based on the roster at the end of last season, there is a number of eligible players who could return to the club. Goaltenders Taryn Kotchorek and Joel Gryzbowski were spectacular last season. Gryzbowski could very well suit up with the Saskatoon Blades.

Defensemen Cody Spagrud, Levi Kleiboer, Ryan Rosenberg, Conor Jensen, and Conner Manegre could return. If all are with the club this coming season, the North Stars, once again, would have a solid defense which could also include Karstin McDonald, who stuck with the club last season. Spagrud and Kleiboer were, arguably, the best defensive pairing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League last season. Rosenberg was a tower of strength. Conor Jensen was the smoothest skater on the club and has elite skills. Manegre provided the needed aggression that kept the opposition honest in our zone.

The forward contingent looks thin. Eligible returnees are Ben Allen, Layne Young, Troy Gerein, Bryce Hall, Owen Lamb and MacGregor Sinclair.

We could also see the return of Jayden Nachtegaele and Connor McIntosh. The North Stars will need to recruit players with a combination of goal scoring and size, something which can be very difficult to find.

The Battlefords North Stars will be an exciting club during the 2017-18

season. It will be difficult to emulate their performance of 2016-17. However, with the right selection of a coach and assistant coach, you will see a club that is up tempo and physical. A club that will not be intimidated by other clubs, one that will stay out of the penalty box, and one that will allow individual players to use their skills so they are able to have fun on the ice. The challenge for the organization will be to respect the paying public, provide opportunities of inclusion for season ticket holders, and promote their brand in the community.

They need to show they are committed to winning.

The organization must provide an environment for the players which is safe, nurturing and respectful.

In turn, the players must involve themselves in the community and be positive role models for the numerous youngsters who idolize their talents and who come to the hockey games. And, they need to put forth their best effort each and every night. There should be the attitude that they cannot take any nights off. And, finally, the people of the Battlefords need to support the club by filling the rink.

The Battlefords North Stars bring a great deal of money into our community. They involve themselves in our community. The players come from various locations and backgrounds and embrace our community.

Let game day provide new entertainment for the fans.

On each home date, wear your North Stars gear in the community. Spread the word… training camp is fast approaching. Enjoy the upcoming season… buy your season tickets. It’s a great buy. Soon, it will be time to shake, rattle, and role!

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OBITUARIES STOWELL: Florence Stowell, Florence Emily (Packham) Stowell 1920-2017. Florence Stowell passed away on March 1, 2017 in Montreal.

She had been living in Quebec near her daughter for over seven years – a surprising ending to a life previously lived entirely in Saskatchewan. Florence was born in Sutherland and educated in Saskatoon. She married Bill Stowell and together they moved to North Battleford in 1947. A life-long Anglican, St. Paul’s and the Anglican Church Women’s group were central to her life. She was a kind and loyal friend, intelligent and hardworking, extremely talented at knitting, sewing and crochet. She was a wonderful gardener whose annual bloom of lilies was a gorgeous spectacle.

Parkinson’s disease gradually made her life very difficult in her final years. She was truly remarkable in her capacity to “make the best of things”, as she would say. She was admired and loved by so many who came to know her in Montreal. In her heart, however, she never left Saskatchewan. It was the first thing she wanted people to know about her – North Battleford and her friends of many years were never forgotten. A special thanks to Priscar Kalulu whose gentle, loving and joyful presence brightened Florence’s days. Florence is survived by her daughter, Linda, and Linda’s partner, Kelle Dunlop, of Montreal as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was the last of her Packham generation. She loved us all and we treasure our memories of her and of the Packhams and Stowells who have gone before. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on July 12, 2017 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Kindly make any donations in Florence’s memory to a charity of your choice. _____________________________________________________ WILLIAMS-PULS: Katherine (Kay) Williams-Puls, formally of Palm Springs, California, was carried home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 3, 2016 in Battleford, Saskatchewan. Kay was born to Anton and Annie (Lukowich) Cherwinski in Redfield, Saskatchewan. She was a devout Catholic, loving wife, an amazing mother, and proud grandmother. Kay was a familiar face at the Battlefords Union Hospital, first in nursing and then in the Admitting Department and Switchboard, for 37 years. Always the optimist, she faced life’s challenges armed with positivity, faith and a smile for everyone. She was a tireless worker, fearless in adversity, the face of grace in times of trouble, had a great sense of humour and was an amazing cook.

Kay is survived by her children: Bill (Marcella) Kyle Williams; Carol Lacoursiere, Dr. Ryan (Chantel), Kiefer, Jared and Blake; Dr. Brian (Tina), Paige (Chris) Ardoin, Blake, Mark and Evan Williams; Angie (Dr. Ron) Delaire, Jonathan, Mercedes and Mariah; Darryl Williams, Cammie (Glenn) Vany, Blair and Nathan; her sister Mary Chomicki, sisters-in-law Mary Ramsay and Eva Williams and many nieces and nephews. Kay was predeceased by her parents, brother Frank Cherwinski, husband, Joseph Williams (1993), son-in-law Henri Lacoursiere (1998), son Dean Williams (2015), and many cherished brothers and sisters inlaw. Her husband, David Puls passed away on November 1, 2016. Donations can be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. Please join us at a memorial service celebrating Kay’s life on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vital Church, 11 – 18th Street East, Battleford, SK with lunch to follow in the church hall. The family has requested a private interment. _____________________________________________________

LATUS: MARY KATHLEEN IRENE LATUS, NEE WILKIE It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Latus announces her passing on July 3rd, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Kathleen Latus was born on August 17th, 1936 at Spy Hill to Gordon and Harriet Wilkie. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family: children Bruce (Donna), Rick (Blanche), Dave (Rose), Val, Karen (Mike), Dean (Cindy); 25 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Leslie Latus; her parents Gordon and Harriet Wilkie; her sister Diann North and her brother Earl Wilkie. A memorial service was held at the Sallows & McDonald Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, July 7th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Gayle Wensley officiating. Interment took place at Battleford Cemetery, with reception and fellowship following. Donations in honor of Kathleen may be made to River Heights Lodge, 2001 99th Street, North Battleford, S9A 0S3. Condolences for the family may be made left at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com. The family has placed their trust with the staff of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, 1271 103rd Street, 306.445.2418

KAHTAVA ~ Marvin James Paul Kahtava passed away at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Marvin is survived by: his family, Shirley Kahtava and her children, Shelden (LoriAnn) Welch, Tracey (Carey) Komadina, and Donovan Stoney; Rosalene (Moe) Hnidey and their children, Cordell (Christy) Hnidey and Chantel (Brad) Tetreau; Margaret (Gary) Polinsky and their children, Kim Dumont and Tyler Polinsky; his niece and nephews, Wendy (Vince) Lorenz, Marino and Rocky Bekolay; all of his great nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives.

Marvin was predeceased by: his parents, Martin and Johanna (Jennie); his brother, Roy; and half sister, Marie Henning. The Memorial Service for Marvin was conducted from Turtle Lake Mission, Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM with Dan Gies officiating. The eulogy was given by Shelden Welch. The hymns sung were “Amazing Grace” and “Shall We Gather At The River” accompanied by organist, Judy Gies. A duet was sung by Shelley Bloom and Greg Sample and a trio was sung by Darlene and Wilfred Hamm and Greg Sample. The honorary pallbearers were “All of Marvin’s close friends”. The urn bearer was Tracey Komadina. Interment followed the service at the Livelong Cemetery. Donations in memory of Marvin may be made to Riverside Resident Council, Turtleford, Saskatchewan or to a charity of the Donor’s choice.

Card of Thanks We would like to thank all the staff at the Turtleford Health Complex for their excellent care of Marvin and for their compassion with the family, thanks to all those who attended the funeral service, and those involved in the service. Special thanks to Shelden for the eulogy, Tracey for being urn bearer, those who provided special music, Pastor Dan Gies, organist Judy Gies, and the Turtle Lake Mission ladies for the lunch. We are grateful for all the cards, flowers, food brought to our homes, for donations, phone calls, visits, and messages of condolences. Thanks to McCaw Funeral Service for their guidance. Shirley, Rosalene, Margaret and families. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. __________________________________________________________

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FUNERAL SERVICES THOMSON: SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AND THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIFE OF GORDON ERIC THOMSON, RESIDENT OF NORTH BATTLEFORD, WILL BE HELD AT 1:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 FROM ‘THE GARDEN CHAPEL’ – BATTLEFORDS FUNERAL SERVICE WITH MRS. JOYCE SALIE OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW AT THE CITY CEMETERY. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIAL DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED TO THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY OR THE BATTLEFORDS UNION HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. CONDOLENCES CAN BE SENT TO mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com ARRANGEMENTS ARE ENTRUSTED TO BATTLEFORDS FUNERAL SERVICE, (306-446-4200 ____________________________________________________________

OBITUARIES BRADLEY: Laura Carol Cecelia (Sayers) Bradley, born Thursday, September 16, 1932 in Battleford Sask., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Cecelia is survived by her children: Daughter: Elizabeth A. Bradley, Mesa, Arizona-Grandson Oliver B. Cree; Son: Harvey X. Bradley, Johnsburg, Illinois; Daughter: Margaretha A. Maines (Stephen), Antioch, Illinois-Grandchildren: Carley E. Swartz, Megan Maines; Brian Maines; eight siblings: Constance (Charlie Graham) Tarleton, Lashburn, SK; Yvonne Cote, North Battleford, SK; Marlene (Barry) Glover, Cold Lake, AB; Glen (Eileen) Sayers, Abbotsford, BC; Drew Sayers, Battleford, SK; Brian Sayers, North Battleford, SK; Judith (Ken) Jamieson, Battleford, SK; Audrey (Murray) Peterson, Regina, SK; sister-in-law Helena (Bill) Caplette, Delmas, SK; and numerous nephews and nieces. Cecelia was predeceased by her husband Harvey X. Bradley, grandson Cory M. Swartz, parents Rupert and Laura (Fiddler) Sayers, brothers Leland Sayers and Wayne Sayers, sisters-in-law Vivian Sayers and Maryann Sayers, brother-in-law Jean Paul Cote. A graveside service and interment of Cecelia’s cremated remains will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:30 a.m at the Delmas Cemetery with Reverend Father Greg Elder officiating. Memorial donations in Cecelia’s memory may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice. ____________________________________________________ RADCHENKO: IN LOVING MEMORY OF CECILIA LORENSA RADCHENKO (nee ALM) Cecilia was born on October 10, 1926 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 1, 2017 in North Battleford.

Cecilia will always be remembered by her children: Loran (Carole), Garry (Pat), Bev Petrie (Doug), Berle (Rita), Brian (Pat) and Garth (Shelly); Brother Jack Alm; Sister Unita Bleiken (Carl); 28 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren. Cecilia was predeceased by her husband Nicholas, parents John and Henrietta Alm (nee Hanson) and sister Aina Radchenko (nee Alm). A Prayer Gathering was held on Thursday July 6, 2017 at 7pm at Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home Chapel, with Funeral Service held on Friday July 7th at 1:00 pm from the Zion Lutheran Church (10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford, SK). Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Memorial Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society (1815 Lorne Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7H 1Y5) or to the Canadian Diabetes Association (2301 Ave C North #104, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5). Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com. The family has placed their trust with Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.

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Monday - Saturday, July 10, 11, 14 & 15

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary - Summer School for the Solo Voice at Third Avenue United Church. Monday - Sing!...just ‘cuz - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday - Staff Recital - 7:00 p.m. Friday - Student Recital - 11:10 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. Friday - Musical Theatre Gala 7:00 p.m. Saturday - Ensemble Recital - 1:30 p.m.

Fridays, July 14, 21 & 28

Tales and More - come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library. For ages 3 to 5 years. Fridays: 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays - July 12 - August 16

Borden Library Kids summer program from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jill Lundquist co-ordinator.

Thursday, July 13 & 27

Makerspace Play Date - Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities; build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more at the North Battleford Library! Alternating Thursdays, 4-5 pm Ages 5-12.

Thursday, July 13 - August 24

Sharing Grief’s Journey - A support group for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for 8 weeks. For more information call Sue at 306-445-6658 or Denise at 306-441-3338.

Saturdays, July 15, 29 & August 12

Canadian Creativity - Celebrate Canada by learning about different cultures and art styles & then create your own artwork at the North Battleford Library. 1-2 pm - Ages 6-12.

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Books and Beyond Club - A book club for kids! Read any book based on our monthly theme & then discuss them & do some book related crafts. Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Canadian Stories & Augustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Canadian Authors. 4-5 pm. Ages 8-12.

Thursday, July 20

LEGO Club - Join our Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lego Club at the North Battleford Library where you can create, build, and use your imagination.

Lego provided. 4-5 pm.

Saturday, July 22 & August 5

National Film Board Screenings - Enjoy uniquely Canadian short films celebrating our interesting history and culture. Escape the heat and cool off at the North Battleford Library movie theatre.

2 pm. All Ages.

Wednesday, July 26

Borden Friendship Club BBQ at Ed & Dianne Rawlykâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acreage at 5:45 p.m. Meat, buns, dessert supplied.

Friday, July 28

Battlefords Pride Weekend 2017 - The Battlefords is having our first ever LGBTQA+ Pride! This will be an awesome weekend of fun activities and educational workshops that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss out on! A pride parade, Rainbow Dance, kick-off BBQ and other fun activities are planned! All activities will be family friendly and either free or low cost. For more info about Pride, check out www.battlefordsgsa.com. If you are a business/ organization and you would like to have a float in the Pride parade, or if you are interested in volunteering, please let us know!

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that have become conditioned to human food pose the biggest problem to conservation officers.

When it comes to safety in bear country, many of the suggestions are common sense. If you see a bear, respect it and give it some distance. Never approach a sow and its cub.

And, skip the urge to get a selfie with the bear behind you, or that may be the last photo you take.

Q: What do I do if I see a bear in the wild?

If it does not see you, then take a wide detour around the bear. Keep your kids close and pick up your dog if you have one. Never take your eyes off the bear.

Q: What do I do if I suddenly encounter a bear?

Well it is easy for me to say, but STAY CALM. Do not run as a bear will easily outrun you. A black bear can cover 50 feet in one or two seconds.

It may show signs of aggression like jaw popping, swaying its head, and huffing. Look at the bears head. If the ears are straight back, that too is a sign of aggression and one you should note.

A bear standing on its hind legs may not be a sign of aggression. It may simply not know what you are.

Calmly back away speaking to the bear in a clear voice so it knows you are a human. Do not take your eyes off the bear, always know where it is.

Make sure your kids are behind you and pick up your dog.

If you have a backpack then drop it, as it may distract the bear. Move yourself so as to put a barrier between you and the bear.

A tree, a rock, a vehicle, whatever works.

If you can climb a tree, do it. Although bears can climb trees easily it may see you as less of a threat.

Remember that a normal wild bear will have a fear of you as well and will want to retreat.

Q: What to do in the unlikely event of an attack?

A surprise encounter with a bear may result in a bluff charge. This is an intimidation technique. If you have bear spray with you, this is a good time to deploy it.

If you are attacked by a black bear, unlike a grizzly bear, you need to fight back with everything that you have.

All bets are off at this point and anything goes.

Direct your attack to the bear,s face and eye area.

Many times the bear will retreat when you fight back.

Report any close encounter you have with a bear to your nearest conservation officer.

Did you know?

Bears have some unique characteristics: The lips of the black bear, unlike those of other animals, are free from the gums.

The eyesight of a black bear is poor, but its sense of hearing and smell are very strong.

Bears are not necessarily honey lovers. They are more interested in the bee larvae they find in the hives.

Illegal trade of bear gallbladders is still a conservation issue in Saskatchewan.

Editor’s note: Ministry of Environment conservation officer Lindsey Leko has spent more than 25 years as a conservation officer in Saskatchewan. For many years, Officer Leko contributed a column to local papers on a variety of issues related to hunting, fishing, and other resourcerelated issues. If you have questions, please contact lindsey.leko@gov.sk.ca.

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Reaching the Promised Land across the river Great rivers have had a significant influence on societies down through history. Consider the Nile and the Euphrates, in the ancient world. And more recently rivers such as the St. Lawrence and the Mississippi in North America.

They’ve served as a means of irrigation for farmland, and waterways for trade and commerce.

Rivers are mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible, beginning with a river that watered the garden of Eden (Gen. 2:10), and ending in Revelation with “a pure river of water of life” flowing out from the throne of God in the heavenly city (Rev. 22:1-2). The latter scene is central to Robert Lowry’s 1864 gospel song, Shall We Gather at the River?

Prominent in connection with Israel was the Jordan River. But it’s certainly not a major river in any standard way. In Bible times, there was no major port along its winding way–hardly surprising, since it is not navigable.

Except in flood season, it seems little more than a large turbid creek, flowing south to be lost in the brine of the Dead Sea. Yet the Jordan River is important in the history of the Holy Land. Along its banks, the fiery prophet John the Baptist called

upon the Jews to repent of their sins, in preparation for the Messiah’s coming (Matt. 3:1-6). But it is an earlier significance of the waters of the Jordan to which we direct our attention here.

Fourteen centuries before the time of John, the people of Israel were slaves in the land of Egypt. When they cried out to the Lord for help, He called Moses to be their deliverer (Exod. 3:910). By the grace of God, Moses brought them out of Egyptian bondage, led them through the wilderness, and on to the eastern banks of the Jordan.

They had been delivered from bondage.

Now, before them was the promise of new and abundant life in Canaan. But in between was the barrier of the Jordan. However, just as God had done on the shores of the Red Sea, by another mighty miracle, He enabled the Israelites to cross the Jordan on dry ground (Josh. 3:14-17).

That is part of the reason why some have taken the blessings of Canaan as a picture of heaven, and the Jordan as a picture of the death God’s people pass through to enter the heavenly kingdom. The analogy is imperfect, as the people of Israel still had enemies, and battles

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to fight, in the Promised Land. Life there was not always ideal. However, in a limited way, the imagery may be suitable.

Hymn writers have seized on it over the years.

For example, there’s Samuel Stennett’s 1835

song that begins, “On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand, / And cast a wishful eye / To Canaan’s fair and happy land, / Where my possessions lie,” and the spirituals: “Deep river! / My home is over Jordan,” and another, “I want to

go to heav’n when I die, / Roll, Jordan, roll.”

Ira David Sankey (1840-1908) was the soloist, and song leader for the meetings of evangelist Dwight Moody. He was also a music editor and a gospel song writer (mostly composing tunes for the words of others). For his 1890 song Just Beyond the Silent River he wrote both words and music, but for the lyrics he used the pen name Rian A. Dykes–an anagram for Ira D. Sankey.

“Just beyond the silent river, / Over on the farther

Celebrating the First We’ve just celebrated Canada Day, the 150th birthday of the country I call home. The longer I live and the more chaotic our world becomes, the more I thank God for our nation but I’d also like to share some personal reasons for taking note of this July 1.

In just four months it will be a quarter century since I was diagnosed with cancer. Over the course of those months I underwent surgery, then completed 54 chemo and/ or radiation treatments.

It wasn’t easy and the fu-

ture was tentative at that point but I shall never cease to be thankful for family, friends and medical staff who prescribed, administered, supervised and encouraged me. Not only have 25 years been added to my life, I’ve been blessed by wonderful sons and daughters-

in-law and I’ve watched two granddaughters grow up and graduate with university degrees. I now have the joy of sharing precious times with a third, much younger granddaughter.

Just two years ago another significant event took place in my life. I’d allowed myself to become overweight, well obese to be exact, and because my writing career kept me in a computer chair too many hours a day, my level of physical fitness was at nil. I began a strict walk-

shore, / Many loved ones there shall greet us, / Where the many mansions are. / Just beyond earth’s snow-capped mountains, / In that land so bright and fair, / We shall see and be like Jesus, / Safe forever over there. / Just beyond these fleeting shadows, / Over on the golden strand, / Robed in white, we’ll walk with Jesus / Through that fair and happy land. / Just beyond these earthly partings / We shall soon united be, / In the home beyond the river, / Close beside the crystal sea.”

ing regime on July 1, 2015 with the result that I’m now slim, trim and fit as a fiddle, albeit an aging fiddle.

The recent suicide of a 27-year-old neighbour, a medical professional, has shaken me to the core and made me realize that as tough as life can be at times, it’s a gift to be cherished. Living with purpose makes the difference; living for Christ provides that purpose.

“In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.”

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