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Battlefords Bright Spots
Big weekend for Battleford By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
Riders remember The Canadian Legion of Riders held their annual Ride for a Vet Saturday afternoon. More than 150 riders arrived in front of the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion No. 70 to begin the ride that would take them through Blaine Lake, Glaslyn, Turtleford and more before finishing in Meota. This year’s ride was dedicated to the memory of biker Tom Kryzanowski. For more photos, turn to Page 2 and check out the gallery at www.newsoptimist.ca. Photo by Brett Smith
It’s a big weekend for Battleford, starting Friday with the opening of the 2014 Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival. The festival is organized each year by the Saskatchewan Craft Council and draws crafters from across Western Canada. Taking place at the Alex Dillabough Centre, the hours are Friday from noon until 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the sales market, there will also be live crafts demonstrations and children’s activities provided by the Rivers West District Mobile Playground. Traditionally, the Handcraft Festival Weekend is also the weekend of the Battleford Parade, this year being the 32nd annual and, as usual, it begins at 8 p.m. Last year the route was changed up to begin and end at Fort Battleford. Form up is in the area between the visitor’s centre and the next door Eiling Kramer Campground. Following the same route as last year, the parade will
travel down Central Avenue from the Fort to 15th Street, where it will turn and move west to 2nd Avenue. It will follow 2nd Avenue to 22nd Street, where it will turn east and travel back to Central Avenue, then return by Central to the Fort. This year’s theme is Battleford – 110 Years Old and Still Growing. The route change last year was made to allow the Friends of the Fort to hold activities at the Fort in conjunction with the parade. Festivities get underway at 5 p.m. with a barbecue and beer gardens. The usual fireworks will be held in that area as well at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday Fort Battleford will be presenting Fort Fest ‘14, an event for the entire family. In addition to a bouncy castle, bungee pull, petting zoo, live music, beer gardens, a blacksmith, wagon rides, a telegraph demonstration, black powder demonstrations, a disc golf tournament is on the agenda. Fort Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $7.80 for adults, $7.30 for seniors and $5.80 for youths, or $21.50 per family. The first 50 kids get free kites.
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Ride for a Vet 2014 Registration for the charity poker run began at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast being provided by the legion. The money raised is donated to mark veterans’ graves. Also included in the event was matching a hidden poker hand, show and shine and the best bike award. The Legion of Riders also debuted the Tom Kryzanowski Memorial Award, which is given to a people’s choice volunteer. The riders gathered in front of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 70 and displayed their bikes as the city closed off the 1300 block of 100th Street for the event. Spectators were able to walk up and down the block to look at and take pictures of the motorcycles. The ride began shortly after 11 a.m. A long line of motorcycles began their ride to the first stop at Blaine Lake. They would then head to Shell Lake, Spiritwood, Glaslyn and Turtleford before the finish line in Meota, concluding with a supper. Photos by Brett Smith
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I ain’t afraid of no ghosts Ghosts always fascinated me when I was growing up. They still do. I remember buying books from the school book fairs explaining, in a child-friendly manner, supernatural events from around the world. I’m not sure what grasped my interest – the uncertainty surrounding the events or the first-hand accounts of people swearing they are telling the truth about their supernatural encounter. Well, I’ve had a couple myself – nothing evil or dangerous though. Basically, back when I lived in Hamilton, I would hear voices saying my name when no one else was home. In similar situations, lights and faucets have been turned on when I was home alone. My brother experienced similar phenomena in the basement. Recently, my mom told me the toilet flushed downstairs when she was in the laundry room while my dad was out
golfing. So, this stuff is fairly common for me. Well, as common as ghost encounters can be. When Fort Battleford’s ghost walk flyer crossed my desk, I figured it was a perfect opportunity to experience some supernatural stories. There were ghost walks back in Hamilton, but
they didn’t seem to have any history behind them. The chance to hear about stories from the past seemed like a great opportunity. I pulled up to the fort about 20 minutes before the doors opened at 9:30 p.m. and there was a line starting to build in the parking lot. Once I got in line, the con-
Radio stations bought by Jim Pattison Broadcast Group By John Cairns Staff Reporter
There has been a major acquisition in the radio broadcast business and it involves the stations in North Battleford. The local Rawlco Radio Ltd. stations in North Battleford — the country music station 1050 CJNB, pop music station Q98 and 93.3 The Rock — have been sold to the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group based in Kamloops, B.C. CJNB’s sister operation 102.3 CJNS in Meadow Lake is also included in the sale, as is 900 CKBI, Power 99 and Mix 101 in Prince Albert and 102.3 Now! Radio and Up! 99.3 in Edmonton, Alta. for a total of nine stations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rawlco Radio Ltd. retains their seven remaining stations in Saskatoon, Regina and Calgary. The deal is subject to approval of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. An application was submitted this week and public hearings will be held in the coming months. The regulatory process is not expected to wrap up until the end of the year. In a statement, the Pattison Group says the “current local management teams” will continue to lead the Edmonton, Prince Albert, North Battleford and Meadow Lake stations and all of the existing team members at the stations will be offered positions. The acquisition expands the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group into Saskatchewan for the first time, though Pattison himself is from Saskatchewan originally and has some other business interests
in the province. The company owns 33 broadcast stations in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba, most of them in mid-sized markets. The company also has three television stations, in Kamloops and Prince George, B.C. and Medicine Hat, Alta. Lately the company has been on a buying spree, having acquired three other stations in Calgary, Alta. and Winnipeg, Man. from Bell Media. In speaking to the NewsOptimist, Rick Arnish, chairman of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, said his company’s expansion is part of a strategic plan formulated several years ago. The Pattison group had approached Rawlco CEO Gordon Rawlinson over the last few years about possibilities for “our company to join together with him and have us acquire some of his properties,” said Arnish. “We talked again here a few months back and we came to this decision that we announced today. He’s given us this wonderful opportunity to acquire his great stations in North Battleford, Prince Albert and in Edmonton.” As for what folks in North Battleford can expect, Arnish said the company will bring a “new perspective, a new Western voice to the marketplace but you’re not going to see things change dramatically.” “We’re very big on allowing the management team there and the radio team to continue what they’re doing. We’re going to be there to support them. Rawlco Radio has a great reputation. What we want to do is continue to build on that and we want to learn from the Rawlco radio
team that’s there. Hopefully they’ll learn some things from us as well and we’ll be able to do business with the best interest of the citizens of the community of North Battleford,” said Arnish. Arnish believes the acquisitions represent a vote of confidence in the radio industry and traditional media. “We’re very high on the future of radio in Canada,” said Arnish, who adds “if you’re live and local and you’re there to serve the community, you’re always going to have people coming back to the local marketplace because they need to know what’s going on.” For Saskatchewan-based Rawlco Radio Ltd., the sale will bring to a close over a half-century of involvement in the Battlefords radio market in an ownership capacity, dating back to 1963. For several years Rawlco owned the radio stations in partnership with the Dekker family as part of the Northwestern Radio Partnership, which lasted from 1989 until a corporate reorganization two years ago. In a statement issued Thursday, Rawlinson expressed confidence that the former Rawlco stations “will be in very good hands.“ “When we were approached by the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, I was impressed with how their style of operating radio stations was very similar to ours. They have an outstanding reputation of providing excellent local radio with a keen focus on community service. I was also pleased with the Pattison commitment to provide opportunities for all of the current Rawlco employees to grow their careers with Pattison.”
fidence I was dripping with as I drove to the Fort started to melt away. There were families in the line, so how bad could it be, right? After buying my ticket to the first walk at 9:45 p.m., I asked Brianna, a staff member at the Fort, what the walk was like. She said that first walk was the easiest to do because it was still light for the walk between the buildings. Suddenly, I got a rush of confidence again. As I milled about the visitor’s centre waiting for the tour to start, the people kept pouring in. There appeared to be a walk every 15 minutes, with the bravest people waiting for the final walk. Kelley, our tour guide, gathered the 9:45ers near the side door before heading out. Clad all in black and carrying a lantern, it was as if she was going to summon the spirits in the buildings herself. She told us the rules, including no cameras or cell phones. If any of us weren’t feeling brave, Kelley told us she’d show that individual outside to wait. Alone. We were led through the barracks first. It would have been pitch black if not for Kelley’s lantern. Now, I’m
— Photo courtesy of Fort Battleford not going to share any of We left the residence and the stories told during tour. went next door to the ofIf you want to hear them, go ficer’s quarters. Kelley told on the walk yourself. I can’t us this was her least favourite do the stories justice in print. building on the tour, but it’s a The first building was dark big part of it. It was the only throughout, which added a time she pulled out notes creepy feeling to the man- during the tour. Her hands nequins dressed in Mountie and voice trembled as she uniforms. read from the page. It added Following the barracks, some emphasis to a graphic Kelley led the group in a story. trek to the fort. She asked if The last building before any of us had any experience the end of the tour was the with ghosts, so I gave my jail. It was our choice if we little spiel. It was a nice way wanted to go in or not. Kelley to break the ice on the walk. told us the stories outside and The tour continued on to opened the door. I walked the commanding officer’s around the loop, took a residence. We were told couple of quick glances in stories on the main floor the cells. They seemed much before being told to go up- smaller at night than when I stairs. Seriously? Upstairs? saw them during the Fort’s That’s one of the main rules Canada Day celebrations. of horror movies. Never go As we walked back to upstairs! Nevertheless, we all the visitor’s centre to wrap creeped up the narrow, creak- up the proceedings, Kelley ing staircase to enter into a told us more stories about … plain room with a solitary experiences previous guests table. Just picture any kid’s have had with ghosts or other room from a Victorian-era supernatural entities. We horror film and this is what were left at the parking lot to that room looked like. disperse after an entertaining As I listened to the story, walk. there was a direct reference The next ghost walk at to the corner where I was Fort Battleford is July 25. standing. So, I casually slid Doors open at 9:15 p.m. If to the opposite side of the you are braver than I was, try room. Not that I was scared out the last walk. Apparently or anything. you see things.
newsoptimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: In the wake of the flooding that has hit the east and southeast Saskatchewan, what steps should the province take in the future to prevent this? ✓ It’s climate change! We need to change the way we build bridges and build road infrastructure in the future so we don’t get overwhelmed with floods all the time. 8.1% ✓ We need to build more dams and more reservoirs that could hold more water in situations like this 5.4% ✓ We need to create bigger culverts to hold more water 1.4% ✓ All of the above 39.2% ✓ It doesn’t matter what we do, Mother Nature will find a way to overwhelm our best efforts 45.9
This week’s News-Optimist online poll: What is your reaction to the announced sale of Rawlco Radio’s CJNB, Q98 and 93.3 The Rock stations to the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group? ✓ Things are going to sound pretty much the same. ✓ Great news! Hopefully they will change the formats and clean house! ✓ This is terrible! I’m worried they will change the formats and clean house! ✓ I’m happy as long as they keep broadcasting the North Stars games. ✓ This deal is another vote of confidence in North Battleford. ✓ Why wasn’t John Gormley part of the deal? ✓ Doesn’t affect me, I listen to the CBC.
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Would you dare take a drivers’ test after 40 years of driving? By Becky Doig
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Recent reports indicate new Saskatchewan drivers are having a difficult time passing SGI’s drivers’ tests. SGI says success rates have been dropping over the past few years to the point where more than half of those taking the test fail to make the grade. Pass rates have been dropping for about a decade and various sources have theories as to why. One veteran driving instructor in Saskatoon said this is the weakest generation she has ever taught. She says one cause may be that new drivers have been so involved with their electronic gadgets while travelling in a vehicle they have not observed others driving. An influx of new Canadians may also be contributing to the statistic. I tossed out the notion that taking a drivers’ test and doing a story about the experience might be an interesting twist, but no one in the newsroom was willing to risk the chance of having their licence revoked. We all consider ourselves good drivers, but aren’t confident enough in our skill to put it to the test. I’ve been driving for a long time — 40 years legally and probably another four before earning my licence.
CORNER I grew up on a farm in Southwest Saskatchewan and learned to drive at the tender age of 12. Our school offered driver training and I well remember the road trips we took in groups of three with the driver trainer to a nearby larger community where we could learn the finer points of intersections and parallel parking. These lessons were in a nice, new car with an automatic transmission and power steering. It was a far cry from our family car, a 1964 Chev Bel Air sedan with three on the tree and Armstrong steering. That’s the car I’d been driving since age 12, that and equally archaic farm trucks. I explained this to my driving instructor and I remember he even gave me a lesson using the Bel Air. As a learner’s permit holder at that point, I had probably driven it to school illegally without a licensed driver riding shotgun. The special lesson didn’t help me much. When I “finally” turned 16, I booked in for the test and I flunked, spectacularly! First mistake, as a farm girl I’d been taught to back up by looking forward, and using mirrors if backing up to a grain auger. Big no, -emember that one for next time. I think I muffed the parallel park, too
and some other things. So I booked in for a second time. Again I didn’t make the grade. On the third try, I decided I’d correct what I discerned as my other big mistake on the other two outings. I had borrowed by cousin’s spiffy two-door car, the fastback kind where you really can’t see the back of the car. It also had power steering and an automatic transmission. I decided for my third try I was going to drive my trusty old fish bowl Bel Air. And I aced it. I lost a couple points on the parallel park. That’s a big order — working the clutch and the steering — but other than that I could feel the licence in my hand. Then disaster struck. As I pulled up to a stop sign on our way back to the SGI office the gears locked up. Oh, boy! No one flunks three times! What to do? What to do? I turned off the ignition and engaged the four-way flashers and the emergency brake. I got out of the car, popped the hood and did the nifty little jiggle maneouver my dad and brothers had taught me that would unlock the gears. Glumly I got behind the wheel and braced myself for the bad news. I was sure I was going to be chastised for my car not being road worthy or something along those lines. I parked at the office and the examiner gave me a few pointers on how to parallel park the beast and said I had not only passed the test, but he gave me an “A” for mechanics! So, these many years later I’m sure I’ve picked up more bad habits like those I learned on the farm, but I do try to be an attentive and careful pilot behind the wheel.
A bouquet to the City of North Battleford for waiving enforcement of no parking zones in the area of Third Avenue United Church to accommodate parking for the Summer School for Solo Voice sessions and recitals. A boot to RV towers who don’t ensure the signal lights on their units are connected before they hit the road. If the lights on their truck aren’t visible to someone behind them, the lack of signal lights on the RV creates a dangerous situation for everyone. A bouquet to whoever is responsible for the new signs, solar powered parking lot lights and newly painted washroom facilities on Finlayson Island. Also for the new picnic tables and fire pits installed last season. A boot for the condition of the trails, however. It is going to take many seasons for the ground-up bark to decay into something that doesn’t require focussed concentration to walk safely on.
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Roughriders head into bye on two‐game losing streak It was, simply put, the worst-case scenario. Heading into a Week 4 bye and facing the prospect of two full weeks between games, the Saskatchewan Roughriders suffered a second consecutive doubledigit loss Saturday, falling 26-13 to the B.C. Lions under the lights at Mosaic Stadium. Exactly one week before, the Riders got smoked 48-15 in Toronto and now, here they sit in the CFL’s West Division basement at 1-2 with alarm bells ringing across the Wheat Province. But, but, but - they’re the Grey Cup champs! No they’re not. Not by a long shot. And they’ve got
a long ways to go to even be mentioned in the same sentence as the “G” word as it stands right now. “It’s a disgusting feeling in our mouths. It’s embarrassing. It’s awful,” huffed Rider lineman Brendon Labatte on 620 CKRM’s postgame show. “It’s unacceptable and we’ve got changes to make and we need to make them right away.” Dear Lord. It’s been a very long time since I’ve heard those types of strong words made in connection to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. A decade ago perhaps? When Brendon was graduating from Weyburn Comprehensive High
School? Unfortunately you can’t argue with him. For the second straight week, the Riders came out flat in pretty much all areas. After a 58-yard touchdown run by B.C. running back Andrew Harris in the second quarter Saturday night, Riders head coach Corey Chamblin tore
a strip off his players on the sidelines and was heard to yell, “Make a #%*$’ing play!” The tirade brought a rousing ovation from the Rider fans sitting behind the team’s bench. And it sparked the team briefly as they went up 13-11 in the second quarter. However,
Janzen commits to Briercrest basketball Submitted A familiar face will continue to dribble and shoot basketballs in the Margaret P. Reimer Memorial Gymnasium this coming fall as Caronport High School standout and North Battleford raised Lauren Janzen has committed to play for the Briercrest women’s basketball team. Briercrest women’s basketball coach Will Con is excited to be adding Janzen to his 2014-15 team. “Lauren is continuing to make an impact here in Caronport building a legacy for
Lauren Janzen committed to play for the Briercrest women’s basketball team. Photo submitted other young women to look up to,” Con said. “I believe her to be a person of great integrity and I can’t wait to
see her development as a person and a player within this team.” After playing basketball for John Paul II Collegiate in Grade 8 and 9, Janzen moved to Caronport where she helped lead Caronport High School to three straight Hoopla Championship provincial tournaments. She also played club basketball for Moose Jaw Thunder Basketball during the summer prior to Grade 12. A highlight was being selected to play in the Basketball Saskatchewan Daytona Senior Classic this past
Catching up with two weeks of New Horizons golf By Gerry Bristow and Allie Raycroft Seven teams were out for New Horizons golf Thursday, July 3. They were playing on Thursday instead of the usual Monday because of the Canada Day weekend. A double eagle was scored on No. 9 during this round. The second shot on the card was with a putter. The golf course has been in existence for many years and only Ed Ewanchuk carded a two on a par five some years ago. This time, it was done by guys a good deal past there prime and is indeed astonishing. Hank Nickel had the longest putt on that hole. It was a shortened hole and they were using a temporary green because of water problems. That also made their team’s score of 32 reasonable. Nickel, alongside John Chomyn, Merv Zulynik and his brother Dave from
British Columbia, took the number one spot. Two strokes back was the team of Dale Cane, Rita Peterson, Dyck Blom and Ken Schwab. In third place with an even par 36 was Bruce Dalshaug, Don Johnson, Faye MacKinnon and Dick Horrel. The consolation prizes go to Sid Waters, John Dove and Marian and Wally McNabb. Dale Cane came closest to the pin on number eight and Hank Nickel gets mentioned again for having that long putt on the shortened hole on number nine. Thirty members showed up for New Horizons golf
on a sunny Monday, July 7. With a score of 36, Sid Waters, Barry Werth, Dave Page and Don Murray took first place. In second place, Peter Pauls, Dick Blom, Ken Holiday and John Yarske shot a 37. Norm Soiseth, Ken Schwab, Don Dill and Allie Raycraft shot a 39 for third place after a countback with the John Chomyn team. The consolation winners were Bryan Boechler, Faye Carson, Wally and Marian McNabb. On hole No. 8, Peter Pauls won the closest to the pin. Norm Soiseth won a car wash for the longest putt on No. 9.
year. Her biggest basketball highlights came during her CHS years. “Making it to Hoopla for three straight years was my greatest highlight,” Janzen explained. “Winning bronze for two and then being provincial champions for my last year of high school.” The 5’5” guard is looking forward to continuing her education in the familiar landscape of Caronport. “I’m looking forward to a higher level of basketball where I can continue to be on a team that is focused on serving and loving as sisters in Christ,” Janzen said.
a fumble by running back Hugh Charles was quickly turned into a Lions’ field goal on the final play of the first half, giving the visitors a 14-13 lead at the break. The Riders would not score another point the rest of the game. And Hugh Charles wouldn’t see the field again as he was replaced by Anthony Allen. Charles was starting in place of Allen, who was benched the week before in Toronto for fumblitis. Every time the Riders got some momentum going in the second half against B.C., they’d shoot themselves in the foot. A dropped pass, a penalty. You name it. Who are these guys? “We’re not playing team ball,” explained Chamblin after the game. “It’s not a talent issue. Talent doesn’t win or lose you a game. It’s playing together as a team and right now we’re not. We will get better, I just don’t know how long it will take.” That’s what you’re going to hear over the next little while. The Riders can’t overcome the loss of franchise stars like Kory Sheets, Weston Dressler, Geroy Simon, etc., who were all key parts of the championship team in 2013. At least, that’s what I heard on the ramps exiting Mosaic Stadium right after the game the other night. It didn’t take long.
However, I’m not sure I believe it, nor do the Riders. “The easiest scapegoat to make is that it’s personnel or we’re missing veteran guys,” Labatte continued. “It’s a bad feeling right now. We’re not selling out each and every play 100 per cent. If you’re trying to go 95 per cent against good quality opponents, you can’t expect to have success.” You can see it right before your eyes. The Riders are in position to make plays, but they’re just not making them. They seem to be lacking focus and, for whatever reason, the magic is gone. Perhaps it’s only temporary and everyone around here has their fingers crossed that’s the case, but it’s a long road back from the bottom. It’s still early. It truly is. And while they’re popping champagne in Edmonton and Winnipeg due to their 3-0 starts, and good for them by the way, here in Regina the coaches are proving their mettle as they try to pull this thing out of the ditch. Sit tight and enjoy the bumpy ride. No one said it’s going to come easy. “We have a lot of things that need to be fixed,” Chamblin concluded. “I’m encouraged that it’s still early and there’s time to work these things out.” — For daily Rider news follow Rod at @sportscage on Twitter
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Stocky Edwards:
By Elinor Florence
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Elinor Florence of Invermere, B.C. started her journalism career in 1973 at the Battlefords Advertiser-Post. She grew up on a farm near Brada and now lives in Invermere, B.C. To read more about the Ballendines, visit her online column called Wartime Wednesdays at www.elinorflorence.com/blog
urned to Europe and the spring of 1945, he ret In old ar-ye 93 , der of the 127 Wing, fighter ace s made a wing comman wa Canada’s greatest living t “I t Bu s. cle cir on ati ian squadrons. In the las ce ss? “ he said. “I end in avi composed of four Canad athlete before the war, Stocky Edwards, is a leg an s wa smoke or drink . . . and I at heart, he’s just a simple lived a good life, I didn’t prayers all the time, and boy from Battleford. was religious. I said my I visited Stocky and I still do.” says his success was a Most of all, though, he his wife Toni last week at r inch either way, and it their lovely ocean-view matter of luck. “Anothe guy.” home in Comox, B.C. could have been the other AF. A year later, he d RC ste He was more intere Stocky stayed in the and they had two little in tal kin g ab ou t Ba tmarried Norma Hatcher nne. When the baby was tleford than his stellar daughters, Dorothy and Jea d. contracted polio and die wartime career. “I still four months old, Norma a re wo o ter Dorothy, wh get homesick for Sask(Polio also crippled his sis th in 2004.) dea atchewan sometimes,” brace on her leg until her moved his young family cky Sto . en sed ick he confes A grief-str er, where he reconnected James Francis from Quebec to Vancouv e Alice Antonio (Toni). Th Edwards was born on with a young nurse named cky Sto ere wh r at a dance, Ju ne 5, 19 21 in the two had met years earlie hat a nice little armful!” g “W : gin ing lon be say se by farmhou offended her ch. to his gra nd pa ren ts But then the two lost tou community called Hazel all sm a m fro s wa ni ne ar No ko mi s. He To AF Sh e ser ve d in the RC was the second of six De ll ou tsi de Yo rkt on . n the d an , 46 19 to 1942 children. Ever since Women’s Division from wedding to Stocky on her the war, he has gone by worked as a nurse until . 51 19 the nickname Stocky, 3, Feb. force and achieved the me an ing tou gh or Stocky remained in the air x el before retiring to Como plucky. rank of lieutenant colon the ing lud inc s ard aw ny ma His parents moved in 1972. He has received t He will be made a Knigh . 04 20 in a nad Ca of to Battleford, where Order ur no Ho of n gio der of the Le his father worked as of the French National Or actions on D-Day. t. en his ag for e nc ted an insura July 18, presen itten about him. In 1983 Th ey we re de vo ut Two books have been wr published a book about his Ro ma n Ca tho lic s Michel Lavigne and Stocky Kittyhawk Pilot, printed d and Stocky attended wartime experiences entitle in North Battleford. The rs e nte rat Pri pa ick Se arw St. Vi tal by Turner-W wk, ok called The Desert Ha School. other is a young adult bo shed in 2005. That building is by Barbara Hehner, publi ards he values the most. aw ht ich Lig wh d now the Fre I asked Stocky ey ring the war,” he said. Th Mu seu m in Ba ttl“The ones I received du sDi the r, Ba and oss Cr ing efo rd. Sto ck y do are the Distinguished Fly s rce Fo ian and the Canad nated his uniform, tinguished Flying Medal a co mp as s fro m Decoration. into the Canadian Aviaa Ge rm an fig hte r Last year, he was inducted d Gatineau, Que. and o visite pla ne an d an oftion Hall of Fame. He als and P-40 Kittyhawk restored to ficer ’s mess kit was taken for a ride in the a. nad Ca tage Wings of this excellent mudedicated to him by Vin bra y wn an To rm two more children – De Ge the e had by for ni be To ned seum ow Stocky and t mission las ool at St. week and er sch and uv h 3rd hig nco 37 to Va in his on r nt ew rite fl we gw n surrendered, Stocky of Battleford. He the (now called Angel) is a son rothy now lives in On. any ia. Do rm Ge el, Ki er ov 18 Thomas College. s s Jim is a teacher in Victor . -air combat wa father, and he wa -to his air m in fro nt nt hu cou of breast cancer in 1998 to l” d d cia die fi rne e His “of Stocky lea les, tario. Sadly, Jeann his bab yer pro up pla e en y tak sev cke n’t ho and d did od age He go a ist. h art yed, 16 dam a crack shot. He was suc Stocky is also a talented his (An “ace” is y, he was aircraft destro d. of all un ny ent gro ma cid the oin and on (C nt, L. yed me tro NH ire coaches spoke of the t- with another 14 des painting until after his ret craft.) irie landscape he still llendine brothers from Ba has shot down just five air o wh e eon som paintings feature the pra good friends with the Ba suc ely ian e lov abl nad Ca ark the rem th his wi e ow served To what does he loves so much. tleford, all eight of whom .) Army delivering milk around Stocky earned money by ttler hole, every house in Ba town. “I knew every goph d. sai he ,” day s thi to m all eford. I could describe the cky Sto , ool in June 1940 When he finished high sch icago Blackhawks and Ch the th passed up a tryout wi nal That same year his mater enlisted with the RCAF. in led kil re we , on nd in Lo grandparents, who lived re mo n the young man eve a bombing raid. It made determined to fly. in June 1941, trained in He received his wings ere to the African desert, wh England and was posted ter gh fi e wk, a single-engin he flew a P-40 Kittyha ssMe a wn do sortie, he shot bomber. On his very first a wn do ot sho er pilots nev erschmitt. (Most fighter single aircraft). s sent to Italy where he Two years later, he wa and flew the lighter, faster became a squadron leader the back to England before Spitfire. He was posted ay, thd bir rd 23 his er aft day invasion. On D-Day, the y. and rm the beaches of No he flew his Spitfire over for s, Stocky was sent home tie sor After flying 350 th wi n nio reu py hap had a some well-deserved rest and brother Bernie was in s Hi his parents in Battleford. ter Jeanne in the Canadian sis his , my Ar ian nad the Ca his sister Dorothy in the Women’s Army Corps and . RCAF Women’s Division
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OBITUARIES TROFIMENKOFF: Nick Edward born on May 31st 1936 to July 2, 2014 aged 78 years. Nick was born on section 11, township 29, range 31, West of the first meridian. Nick attended Runnydale School #133 in the hamlet of Runnymede and when he started school he only spoke Russian. Later he helped his parents on the family farm on section 12, township 29, range 31, W1 until 1968. He worked at various jobs in and around Kamsack such as; warehouseman at Northern Petroleum Corporation in 1954 and truck driver for Ritchie and Sons in 1958 until 1960 when he obtained a job as cook’s helper at Wascana Hospital in Regina. He then took an on the job training course in Moose Jaw before returning to work at Wascana Hospital upon completion. While in Regina he attended a singles dance and met Irene Barker whom he eventually married and together they were given the great gift of Peter, the next in the line of Trofimenkoff men. Nick continued to work at Wascana until 1981 when he transferred to North Battleford where he headed up a department as Senior Cook at the Battleford Regional Care Centre. He maintained this position until 1996 when he took early retirement and returned to farming on the family farm with the help of his son Peter. Nick remained in the Kamsack area operating the Christmas tree farm and although he did not actively farm he kept the family land which has been in the Trofimenkoff name since 1927. The following is a list of the many organizations, posts and activities that Nick has been involved with which include; Fire Warden, Shop Steward, Team Member Negotiating Committee, Chairperson of the Social Club at Wascana Hospital, Chairperson of Battleford Regional Care Centre Social Club, Member of the Kamsack, Regina & North Battleford Wildlife Branches, Member of Victoria Club, Scouts Canada North Battleford 2nd Division, Beaver Leader, Cub Leader, Coordinator of 2nd Division Beaver Colony, Member of group committee Coordinator of Bar-b-que Banquets of North Battleford Labour Council Canoe Races. During his semi-retirement in Kamsack he was involved in numerous committees and organizations such as; Kamsack Powerhouse Museum as Secretary and Treasurer, Chamber of Commerce, Town of Kamsack Centennial, Doukhobor Centennial “100 Years in Canada” Celebration, Mural Committee for the previously listed. Initiating force in both the Kamsack Doukhobor Society as a Director and National Doukhobor Heritage Museum in Verigin as a Board Director, member of the Kamsack Doukhobor Choir; he also served as officiant at many Doukhobor funerals, Museum Association of Saskatchewan as a Director, president at Tombovka Cemetery Board, as well as Kamsack and Area Revitalization Committee as a Director. Over the years Nick enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, farming and being involved with community organizations. For anyone who knew Nick they would know that one of his biggest passions was researching family and Doukhobor history. Not only did Nick research his own family history but he was also sought out to research other family’s histories. There was never a time Nick did not have a story to tell about the past. His next greatest passion came in the last 6 years in the forms of 4 little pink bundles named Mikaila, Paige, Caitlin & Merridy. Nick always had a warm smile, a sparkle in his eyes and a few coins in his pocket for “The Girls” when he saw them. Nick loved being a Grandpa and always commented “I can’t believe I am so lucky to have this big of a family”. Nick was predeceased by his parents; George and Mary (nee Zarchikoff) Trofimenkoff ; and Greg Griffith. He is lovingly remembered by his son; Peter and daughter in law, Christin, his granddaughters; Mikaila, Paige, Caitlin & Merridy, his brother; Fred (Janet) ; his good friend; Mary Matveyenko and Irene Trofimenkoff and her daughters; Karen (Brian) Klassen, Connie (Scott) Bryce and Nancy Griffith as well as numerous other family members and friends. May we all remember the stories he has told and most importantly pass them on to the next generation. Visitation was held July 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service was held on July 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. all from the Chapel of Wolkowski Funeral Service - Kamsack with John Trofimenkoff officiating. Interment followed at Tombovka Cemetery, Runnymede District, SK. Those so wishing may make memorial donations to Tombovka Cemetery Fund in Memory of Nick. Letters of condolences for the family may be left at Wolkowski.ca.
RASCHER: November 9, 1944 July 8, 2014. David passed away on July 8, 2014 with his family by his side at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, SK after a 12 year battle with cancer. Left to cherish his memory, his loving wife Lisa; daughters Pam (Mike) Grassick of Prince Albert, SK, Sharon (Skip) Giverhaug of Eastend, SK and Penny (Bill) Arendt of Eastend, SK; his grandchildren Devlin Rascher (special friend Brianne Bullied) of Eastend, SK, Jessica Scharf (Travis Sheldon) of Shaunavon, SK, Shaelyn (special friend Braxx George) and Brianna Grassick of Prince Albert, SK; his siblings Margaret (Dennis) Rookes of Turtleford, SK, Ritchie Rascher of Turtleford, SK, Sherry (Carman) Sands of Turtleford, SK; his sisters-in-law Edie (Wilfred) Guhl of Shellbrook, SK, Sylvia (Albert) Gatzke of Belbutte, SK; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Dave was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Rita Rascher; his brother Allan Rascher; his grandson Damian Rascher; great niece Eden Duncan; uncles George Rasher, Albert Rascher, Willy Rasher and Jim Shand; father- in-law and mother-in-law Ray & Ellen Overgard. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday July 12, 2014 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1796- 15th Avenue East Prince Albert, SK. In lieu of other tributes memorial donations in Dave’s memory may be directed to the Pink Warrior Foundation for Cancer Research, P.O. Box 38001 Saskatoon, SK S7N 1H2. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home- Marianne Turcotte, Funeral Director, Prince Albert (306-763-3322). ____________________________________________________
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BEKOLAY: Margaret Mary Bekolay born August 18, 1923 at Edam, SK and passed away July 6, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Margret is survived by her loving son Garry of Kingston, ON; her grandchildren: David, Dwayne, Chad, Debra, Shayne, Robert & Heather; sister, Lois (Marcel) Ferron of Battleford, SK; brother, Howard (Velda) Weitzel of North Battleford, SK; sisters-in-law, Stella Jacobson & Annie Mallard of Turtleford, SK; nieces and nephews. Margret is predeceased by her parents, Alvin and Maud Weitzel; husband, Paul Bekolay; son, Wayne; daughter, Paulette; sister, Florence; brothers: Roy, Charlie & Floyd. Vigil Of Prayer was held Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service with Howard Weitzel - Nephew, Presider: Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Fr. Anthony Afangide M.S.P. Celebrant. The Cross Bearer was Howard Weitzel and Eulogist, Clifford Russett. Liturgy of The Word was shared by 1st Reading: Isaiah 25: 6-9 - Carol Wakelin; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 - The Choir; 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10 - Ferryn Slater and Gospel: John 14: 1-6 - Fr. Anthony Afangide M.S.P. Prayer Of The Faithful by Margaret Kite. Liturgy of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Gerald & Julie Russett and Communion Minister: Howard Weitzel. Music Ministry was Pianist -Tammy Iverson; St. Joseph Faith Community Choir & Robert MacKay - “Avé Maria”. The Pallbearers were Adolph Kowalczyk, Rob Wilson, Barry Weitzel, Alvin Weitzel, Randy Boutin & Evert Weitzel. Memorials are requested to Heart and Stroke Foundation & Canadian Cancer Society. Interment: Margret was interred alongside her beloved husband Paul in the Cremation Section - Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306)446-4200
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LAFRENIERE: July 6, 1954 June 24, 2014. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Edward LaFreniere on June 24, 2014; husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Len is lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years, Debra; his children Tara (Chris) McLaughlin, Julie (Malcolm Dort) and Thomas. His twin sister Lois (Kevin) Poock, Jocelyn (Tyler) Laird and Karen. Brothers Mic; Patrick and Jeff; Mark, Jim (Rosie), Rick and Nicole (Corben) Doetzel; Bob (Kathy), Dan and Mike and Tim (Pam) Kimberly and Jon. Deb’s parents, Emerson and Hilda and her brother David. Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 28th, 2014 at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church in North Battleford, SK. Celebrant; Father Anthony Afangide M.S.P. Choir; St. Joseph’s Faith Community Choir. Honor Guard; Knights of Columbus - Fourth Degree. Len spent nearly 30 years with the Knights of Columbus, where he rose to become a member of the 4th degree in the 1066 Assembly, Chancellor of the 2nd Degree and Captain of the Battlefords 2nd Degree team. He served on the Catholic School board and was involved with the Battlefords Scuba Community. Len’s passion is evident in a lifetime of rich hobbies, community service and willingness to help all. Deepest gratitude to all those who have taken the time to express sympathy and share memories. The family would like to sincerely thank those at Atton’s Lake for being there when Len needed them most. Len will be remembered for his loving spirit, his joy and his passion for life. Donations in Len’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan and The Battlefords Scuba Community Inc. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ KILDAW, Val: 1950 - 2014. Valerie Elaine Kildaw (nee Nielsen) passed away peacefully in Calgary at the Foothills Medical Center on July 2, 2014 at the age of 64 years. Val is survived by her husband Glen; daughter Sharla (Keith Hanna); granddaughter Taylor Lowenberg, & grandson Everett. She is also survived by her sisters Marlee and Darlene (Wilfred) and numerous nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Edith, her father Nels and her brother Niel. Val was born February 14, 1950 in Turtleford, Sask, growing up in the Livelong area of Saskatchewan. Glen & Val met and married in 1969 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan where they lived until 1979 and then moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan. In 1984 the family moved to Frontier, Saskatchewan where they remained for 5 years, and then in 1988 moved to Banff, Alberta, and later to Canmore. Val was always active in her community with various groups and charities. She loved creating things and was an avid crafter of all avenues. She owned a rubber stamping & cardmaking business in Banff for a number of years, where she met friends from all over the world; never meeting in person, but sending cards to each other frequently. She was also very talented in Knitting and Quilting, at one time the president of the local Mountain Cabin Quilters Guild in Canmore. Whenever you saw Val she was likely working on a project of some sorts. More recently Val and Sharla had their “Moms & Baby” store together in Canmore, where Val continued working on many of her crafts. After a short battle with Ovarian Cancer, Val is now at rest. A memorial for friends and family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to remember Val may make donations, in her memory to the Ovarian Cancer Canada Foundation www.ovariancanada.org. Condolences for the family may be left at www.bowriverfuneral.com BOW RIVER FUNERAL SERVICE (403)-678-4880 ____________________________________________________
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TENDER ROOF REPAIR
Sealed bids marked “Bid for Living Sky School Division No. 202 - Connaught School Relocatable Classrooms Roof Repair” will be received at the ofÀces of Associated Engineering, 1 – 2225 Northridge Drive Saskatoon, SK up to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014. The work involves the structural repair of three classroom roofs at the Connaught School in North Battleford, SK. Also included is associated rooÀng, Ànishing, mechanical and electrical work. Contract Documents may be examined at the ofÀces of Associated Engineering. Contract Documents will be available for pickup by interested General Contractors at the ofÀces of Associated Engineering on or after Wednesday, July 16, 2014 upon deposit of $50.00 per set, GST included. Deposits will be refunded to those General Contractors returning the documents in original condition within two weeks of tender close. Technical inquiries by bidders are to be directed to Marvin Akister. Bids must be accompanied by the speciÀed Bid Bond and Consent of Surety Company payable to the Living Sky School Division N0. 202. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Brian Bossaer Living Sky School Division No. 202 509 Pioneer Avenue North Battleford, SK S9A 4A5 Phone: 306-937-7702 Marvin Akister P. Eng. Associated Engineering 1 – 2225 Northridge Drive Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X6 Phone: 306-653-4969
COMING EVENTS
Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.
Friday, July 18 Battleford Parade - 8:00 p.m. Beer Gardens & BBQ at the Visitor Center of Fort Battleford from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. Organized by the Friends of Fort Battleford.
Tuesday, August 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9 & 16 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 will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 26, September 2, 9 & 16 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message. 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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FOR SALE - MISC
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An investment of $10,000 - $25,000 will secure inventory & give an above average return on your investment. It also ensures protected territory & room for expansion. Company training & market support provided. For more information and a list of areas still available: Cement Accents Box 21062 RPO Gardiner Park, Regina, SK S4V 1J4 email: roywagman@sasktel.net
NOTICES / NOMINATIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE RM of MEOTA No. 468 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Meota No. 468 intends to adopt two bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 02/2011, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment Bylaw No. 072014 will modify the Zoning Bylaw Map attached to and forming part of the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment Bylaw No. 08-2014 will change the number of outside storage of vehicles, maximum site size, yard space setbacks, site frontage setback, and the addition of regulations for fences. AFFECTED LAND The amendment to rezone, Bylaw No. 07-2014, will affect the lands legally described as NE 1/4 Sec. 19-47-16W3M Parcel A, Plan No. 101699321 outlined in bold on the map below. The proposed amendment, Bylaw No. 08-2014, will affect all lands within the RM.
10302-A Henderson Dr. Main floor 1072 sq ft Basement 1066 sq ft-fully finished 2 bedrooms up/one down Plenty of extras For further details call 441-4399
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2002 Ford Windstar, 243,000 km, Mechanically sound, some rust, needs some TLC, runs well, good tires. $400 takes it away. Phone Dennis at 306-937-7195
BEST PRICE! Personalized Service 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900 ~ Call Stan ~ 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton Weekend calls $6,000 Option Value 50% OFF
APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT
12 ACRES IN the Town of Unity, Sk. Newly renovated 2005 sq. ft. structural brick, 7 bdrm, 3 bath home. Outside/direct entrance to basement (Could be rented as a basement suite – 3 bdrm, kitchen, living room, laundry, bathroom) Mature yard, fenced pasture, workshop w/ three phase power. $690,000. Contact Jim 306-260-7446, Serious Inquires only. jpankiw@yourlink.ca 2+1 Bedroom for sale or rent, West Side, Good Condition, available Sep 1, working couple only. 445-0144 Lovely home in Cut knife on a quiet street, 1,290 sqft, 3 & 1 bedrooms, 1 & 1 1/2 baths. Large deck. 306-3987557
LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 4 1/4’s
One Bedroom apartment for rent comes with fridge and stove, references required. 445-4646
DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 bedroom duplex for rent, new appliance, $1,150/month. Call 306441-6728 OR 306-937-7252
HOUSES FOR RENT One Bedroom house in Riverview. Available Aug 1st. $875/mo. Employed applicants with landlord references only please. Call (403) 8622549 Small One Bedroom House, F/S, W/D. References required, looking for single working, occupant or couple, no pets. $600/month, damage deposit required. 1442-109th Street, Call 306-446-2914
SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS House to share on Mitchell Ave, has own bathroom, very clean home, all utilities included, $500/monthly, call 306-441-7394
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FEED & SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252
2003 Honda Accord Sedan. Good Condition, One Owner, Lady Driven. 98800 km. 4 Cylinder, New Battery, AC, Remote Start. Phone 306-4464665. $7250 O.B.O.
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Room for Rent, $500. include utilities, no drinking, drugs or smoking. Ref needed, call 306-445-0020 or 306-230-3705
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FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT
PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 1984 Dutch Mobile Home, 14x76 sqft plus 10x14 attached porch. New water heater. Good condition, perfect for home/cabin, $17,000.00 OBO. Phone 306-883-7524
REASON The amendment to rezone, Bylaw No. 07-2014, is to accommodate a proposed subdivision by rezoning the proposed lands from A1 - Agricultural District to LR1-Lakeshore Residential District. The reason for the amendment, Bylaw No. 08-2014, is to decrease the number of outside storage of non-operational vehicles to improve the aesthetic character of the RM, to increase the maximum site area for greater flexibility for residential uses in the Agricultural District, change the yard space requirements for residential uses in the LR1, LR2 and H Districts to provide greater flexibility for setbacks, and to add regulations for fences to create a standard for fence heights in the LR1 and LR2 Districts. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaws at the RM of Meota No. 468 office located in the Village of Meota during regular office hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made available. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a joint public hearing for the two Zoning Bylaw amendments on July 22nd, 2014 at 4:30 pm at The RM of Meota No. 468 office in the Village of Meota. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing). Issued at the RM of Meota No. 468 on July 7, 2014.
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Scott Field Day Focus on Wheat Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 AAFC Scott Research Farm, Hwy 374, Scott, SK Topics Include: • Fungicide Timing in Wheat - Randy Kutcher • Winter Wheat Agronomy - Brian Beres & Lyse Boisvert • Wheat Breeding and Varieties - Curtis Pozniak • Foxtail Barley Control in Wheat - Eric Johnson • Developments in Fall Rye - Brian Fowler • Ultimate Canola Challenge - Clint Jurke • Canola Fertility - Laryssa Grenkow • Quinoa - Alister Muir • Salinity - Les Henry • Soybean Agronomy - Gary Hnatowich • 15 projects will be showcased CCA CEU CREDITS AVAILABLE For more information, please contact Adriana Hoffman (306) 247-2001 Laryssa Grenkow (306) 918-7087/laryssa.grenkow@warc.ca 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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CAREER TRAINING
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, ArborďŹ eld, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Reporter/Photographer required. Willing to train on the job, must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Full-time or part-time, wages commensurate with experience and education. Gas allowance, group benefits and company pension plan.Send resume to Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, email: dward@weyburnreview.com or fax 306-842-0282. SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS TO WORK FROM HOME!We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.
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Newspaper Reporter Position Weekly newspaper is seeking a reporter in the progressive town of Shellbrook Saskatchewan. Town has all amenities for excellent living and is close to many recreational activities. Individual must possess good writing, reporting and communication skills, and be able to work well with others. Some other related duties are required. Interested applicants may send a resume and references to: Clark Pepper, Publisher by email to reporterposition@ sbchron.com
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306-445-3300 2501 99th Street North Battleford, SK K West Central Pelleting Ltd. is now accepting applications for a General Manager based in Wilkie Sask. This person will be responsible for the leadership and general management of the corporation. You will be responsible for the company’s ¿QDQFLDO UHVXOWV DV \RX ZRUN ZLWK WKH %RDUG RI Directors and staff members to implement a strategic business plan while maintaining an environment of positive relationships, both internally and externally. This position requires a balance of experience in EXVLQHVV DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ PDUNHWLQJ RSHUDWLRQDO excellence, health & safety, human resource PDQDJHPHQW ¿QDQFLDO PDQDJHPHQW DQG LQGXVWU\ relationships, both corporate and regulatory. Experience LQ WKH OLYHVWRFN IHHG LQGXVWU\ ZRXOG DOVR EH DQ DVVHW West Central Pelleting Ltd. is a shareholder-owned 6DVNDWFKHZDQ FRPSDQ\ ZLWK FRUSRUDWH KHDG RI¿FH LQ :LONLH 6DVNDWFKHZDQ ,W LV UHFRJQL]HG DV D OHDGHU LQ WKH PDQXIDFWXUH RI OLYHVWRFN IHHG SHOOHWV DQG RSHUDWHV IDFLOLWLHV LQ :LONLH DQG :ROVHOH\ 6DVNDWFKHZDQ 6DODU\ ZLOO FRPPHQVXUDWH ZLWK H[SHULHQFH HGXFDWLRQ DQG TXDOL¿FDWLRQV Applications can be submitted by mail, fax or email: West Central Pelleting Ltd. Box 298, Wilkie SK, S0K 4W0 To the attention of: Clifford Kappel Phone: 306-843-3399 Fax: 306-843-2199 Email: cliffwcp@sasktel.net
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Vehicle burns Staff
PUZZLE NO. 706
North Battleford Fire Department reports a mechanical failure is the likely cause of a vehicle fire firefighters responded to Thursday. One fire truck and eight firefighters were called out at just after 1 p.m. to a location across from Anderson’s Pump House on Thatcher Avenue. No one was injured, but NBFD reports extensive damage to the engine compartment and cab of the passenger vehicle.
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Fatal pedestrian collision Staff LEOVILLE — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday night south of Leoville. At approximately 10:20 p.m., Spiritwood RCMP received a complaint of a pedestrian standing in the middle of Highway 24 south of Leoville. While members were en route, a second complaint was received about this individual. A third complaint came in a short time later advising that the pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. A 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased’s name is not being released. Investigation is ongoing with the assistance of an RCMP collision reconstructionist. No charges have been laid at this time. Check out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at
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Discovering the most wonderful thing of all The year 2013 saw the passing of the greatest gospel singer of the 20th century, George Beverly Shea (1909-2013). Not only did he have an amazing voice. He had a unique ability to communicate the message of a song to the hearts of his listeners. A truly humble man, without fanfare or attention-getting gimmicks, he simply sang. Over the past several weeks, I’ve written articles on a number of the songs he used, and some of the stories he told about them. It seemed fitting to end with one that Bev wrote himself. The best known of his songs, one that became a kind of personal signature, was I’d Rather Have Jesus. Mr. Shea wrote the music for that one, but not the words. However, for the song we’ll look at today, Bev wrote both. In 1955, Bev was on board an ocean liner, heading for Britain. The Billy Graham team was to hold evangelistic meetings in Glasgow. On the deck one evening, with his six-yearold son Ronnie, Bev recognized the president of a New York publishing company that also published music. Though the man wasn’t a Christian, he spoke of his enjoyment of the hymns of the church. He asked what
of the hand of our Creator. “He does great things past finding out, yes, wonders without number.” (Job 9:10) Sailors at sea have witnessed many of these. “They see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.” (Ps. 107:24) Then, there are wonderful things that happen in the
Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com went on in their crusade meetings, and Bev shared a bit about that, exclaiming, “Oh, sir, if you could see it, the wonder of it all!” The man reached into his pocket, pulled out an envelope, and wrote something on it in big letters. When he held it up, Bev read, “The Wonder of It All,” and the gentleman said, “I challenge you to write a song with this title.” That night, Bev did so. In fact, about two in the morning his puzzled wife whispered, “What are you doing?” He replied, “Oh, just working on a little music.” The result was a simple but beautiful hymn, The Wonder of It All. In our age of mounting superlatives, when every product on the market, is the most stupendous, the most fabulous, and more, “wonderful” may seem a little tame. But it’s still useful, identifying something
that fills us with admiration and amazement, and perhaps with awe. In the Bible, the word is frequently (though not always) used to describe a miracle, a supernatural work of God. When the Lord told Moses He wanted him to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, God promised, “I will stretch out My hand and strike Egypt with all My wonders which I will do in its midst; and after that he [Pharaoh] will let you go.” (Exod. 3:20) And after Christ’s ascension, Peter said to the people, “Jesus of Nazareth [was] a Man attested by God to you by ... wonders” (Acts 2:22). However, there are many wonders that fall short of superceding the observed laws of nature. They are not miracles, in the strictest sense, but they are still wonderful, and often we can see the imprint in them
spiritual realm. Bev saw it over and over in the evangelistic meetings he shared with the Billy Graham team. Through faith in Christ, individuals were made new, and despair turned to joy with the understanding that God loved them enough to send His Son to die for their sins. (Jn. 3:16)
That gave Bev the inspiration for his song. It says, “There’s the wonder of sunset at evening, / The wonder of sunrise I see; / But the wonder of wonders that thrills my soul / Is the wonder that God loves me. / O, the wonder of it all! The wonder of it all! / Just to think that God loves me.”
We’re praying for you It’s hard to find a funny or even light-hearted topic for this week’s offering. I can think of some beautiful things that have happened over the past three weeks including a two-week international symphony academy and a five-day international choral festival held in our community. The music was glorious as musicians and singers from, literally, around the world regaled us with their harmonies and melodies. For several hours at a time I nearly forgot what was happening outside the concert halls. In the nearly 20 years since I first began writing these columns it’s been a personal commitment not to focus on news or politics, but this week I can’t
help but offer my prayers for so many who are suffering so much. There’s always suffering in this world, but this week so much has come so close to home: floods, tornados and winds wrecking havoc across North America; fires that claimed the lives of children and firemen; the stoning death of a young pregnant woman in Pakistan who had dared to marry someone for love rather than family tradition; and, in a story that is gripping
the hearts of Canadians, the disappearance of a grandpa and grandma and their fiveyear-old grandson. Although each person’s grief is unique, perhaps the strength gained by others can be a source of encouragement to each one passing through such deep valleys. The Psalmist David confessed: “I have wept until I am exhausted; my throat is dry and hoarse; my eyes are swollen with weeping, waiting for my God to act.” (Psalm 69:3, Living Bible). In the midst of that pain, however, he found his strength. “…You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not tarry!” (Psalm 70:5, AMP). My prayer for you: “May the God of love and peace be with you”
Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.
TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
1372 102nd St 306-445-3009
Notre Dame (RC) Parish
ANGLICAN PARISH
Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Peter Nnangan MSP MASSES: Saturday - 7:00 p.m. Sundays: 11:00 a.m.
SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.
OFFICE 306-445-3836
1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK Rector: The Rev. Peter Norman
Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079
Meeting at the Tropical Inn Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association
Reclaim Outreach Centre A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
962A - 102 Street
Pastor Dave Miller
Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastor Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at
306-441-1041
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
Community Baptist Church
Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada
1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN
10:30 Service
Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention
NO SERVICES July 6th - August 3rd Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:
306-893-4465
Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am
Phone 306-445-9096
A warm welcome is extended to everyone!
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper
1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK
306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Living Water Ministry
Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Zion Lutheran 10801 Winder Cres. 15th Ave. & 108th St. North Battleford, Sk
306-445-5162 Fellowship Hour 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.battlefordslutheran.sk.ca Pastor Sheldon Gattinger Everyone Welcome
Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
(YHU\RQH :HOFRPH www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net
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