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Staff Prairie North Regional Health board members approved a balanced operating budget of $286.3 million Monday, an increase of $8 million over the previous year’s operating budget.
The additional dollars represent an increase in base funding from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and are targeted solely to collective agreement obligations, physician fee increases and inflation. “This means our 2016-17
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operating budget is basically status quo from the previous year,” said Bonnie O’Grady, PNRHA board chairperson. “Our fiscal environment remains challenging. We continue our focus on improving efficiencies to ensure longterm sustainability, while
maintaining our emphasis on continuous safety and quality improvement to ensure appropriate access to and delivery of patient- and familycentred care,” she stated. See Thursday’s Regional Optimist for details from the budget.
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The North Battleford Beavers hoisted the Baseball Saskatchewan Midget AA Tier 1 trophy after they defeated the Humboldt Dodgers by a score of 12-0 in the championship game at Beaver Lions Stadium Sunday afternoon. For more on the tournament, see Page 10. Photo by Lucas Punkari
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Oil on the North Saskatchewan
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Conservation key to maintaining water supply Staff Conserving water is the major strategy being employed by the City of North Battleford in response to Thursday’s pipeline oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River. Water contaminated by the oil has been detected near the F. E. Holliday Water Treatment Plant forcing the City to shut it down and rely strictly on Water Treatment Plant No. 1 to meet the water needs of residents and emergency services.
The City’s latest move is to curtail all park watering. According to a release, this will mean the grass in the parks will start turning brown as the grass becomes dormant. The City has made arrangements to obtain a water supply from the Town of Battleford to water the flower baskets and flower beds around the city. The spray parks will also be shut down until further notice. A state of water conservation will remain in effect for the City of North Bat-
tleford until further notice. All outdoor watering will be prohibited until further notice. Other measures announced Sunday, to remain in effect for three days, are: • consumption for daily use — drinking, food preparation, bathing — is not affected by the notice. • Car washes will remain closed • Laundromats will remain closed • City residents are urged to not water their gardens or lawns nor use any water to do outside
cleaning (like washing vehicles or hosing down driveways etc.). • The City will also be in contact with businesses that are large water users due to the nature of their business. The North Battleford Fire Department also advises to stay away from the riverbanks as the water level is high and the current relatively strong. Updates will be posted on www.cityofnb.ca and on social media and can be obtained through City Hall (306-445-1700).
Across the river in Battleford, no problems are anticipated, since there is a lot of clay between the wells and the river, said CAO John Enns-Wind. Battleford’s water is sourced from four ground wells beside the river. The wells are fed from ground water and not surface water. The wells are regularly checked to see if water from the river is going into the wells, says Enns-Wind. Meanwhile, officials from the province of Saskatchewan said five booms
had been built to contain the spill and the province was working with Husky and the federal government on a cleanup plan. Husky said the cleanup at the site of the leak had been completed, although there’s no timeline indicated. At press time, there was no word on the cause of the spill. Also at press time, official word is that three birds had been affected, being cared for at a shelter in Maidstone. Latest word is that one has died.
City approves plan for fountain area rehab By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
North Battleford city council approved the plan to rehabilitate the old fountain area of Central Park last week. A grant in the amount of $89,000 will cover all the costs for the project, including demolition and disposal of the materials from the fountain, at no cost to the City. The rehabilitation will not include a water feature, which has resulted in a savings of $12,000 from original estimates. Director of Economic Development Jennifer Niesink presented plans received from Downtown North Battleford, the city’s business improvement district organization headed by executive director Lisa Kissick. “They do address the colours we had looked at to coincide with the rest of downtown,” said Niesink. “We still have some questions around drainage and a few other things but they have addressed some of the concerns from the initial meetings that we’ve had.” She added, “I think they are planning on going forward in August.” Although the original proposal was titled a “splash park,” Councillor Greg Lightfoot said water service to the fountain was turned off when a local improvement project on 101st Street’s water main was done. “[It] wasn’t reconnected at that point in time,” said Lightfoot. “We are unable
to do any fountain work in there, but this is a nice alternative to the fountain.” Mayor Ian Hamilton added, “Nor would we want a water feature there for other reasons, liability issues, and that sort of thing as well.” He said there had been discussion on the possibility of flooding the area in winter for skating, but Niesink said it’s one of the issues they are still working on. Without proper drainage, the stamped concrete pad would be at risk of being damaged, she indicated. The cost of this improvement to the park area is being covered by a grant from Federated Coop’s Community Spaces program. An announcement was made earlier this month at a Live@Lunch event in Central Park. The mayor noted the North Battleford business improvement district applied for that grant and was successful, resulting in a large contribution of $89,000. “We certainly want to acknowledge the support we received from Discovery Co-op to make that application successful,” said Hamilton. The plan to rehabilitate Central Park is part of the master plan being developed for downtown revitalization. The North Battleford business improvement district, in partnership with the City of North Battleford parks and planning department have suggested
Above is a rendering of the design for the rehabilitation of the old fountain area of Central Park. Below is the fountain in its current state. Photo by Jayne Foster
the following changes to the fountain area: • removal of existing, non-functioning water feature starting Aug. 2; • removal of pavers (to be saved for future use) and curbing on the west planting bed; • reconfiguration of the southern planter to be the same size as the east and north planter bed; • acid staining of the existing curbing to match the master plan colour scheme; • resurface the entire
surface using broomed and stamped concrete and a compass design using the master plan colour scheme; • upgrade to power source to include additional power supply and multiple plugin sites; • add low plantings, flowers and seating in the curbed planting beds (within the existing fountain area) to create an enjoyable space for people to sit and enjoy the park; • add additional seating/picnic tables within
the park (working with the parks department to ensure ease of maintenance); • add flower pots at the entry points to create a visually appealing space; • repaint the white railing/ballasts on the stone entry feature to the park (101st Street) to match the colour scheme of the master plan; • retain all mature trees and landscaping but recommend a complete safety audit be completed on Central Park to ensure CPTED
(Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) principles are being used throughout the park. The breakdown of costs is as follows: • cement pad/labour $30,000; • benches and garbage cans $10,000; • outdoor sound system $8,000; • power source $5,500; • signage $3,500; • landscaping / demolition $25,000; and • miscellaneous $5,000.
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Commentary
Corporations treated like sovereign nations By William Wardill Last month I wrote about our prime minister giving citizens the opportunity to express their opinions about the impending TPP trade pact. Maude Barlow and the super patriots of the Council of Canadians were pleased, but they wanted parliamentary consideration of the pact postponed for a longer period. They bombarded the PM with petitions and rejoiced when action on the TPP was deferred until October. I don’t think the Council of Canadians forced Justin Trudeau’s hand and I don’t think he was grandstanding by being magnanimous. Justin Trudeau is not merely a poster boy with charming manners. Contrary to what his opponents believe and their lapdogs in editorial offices proclaim, the man has a good brain. His good brain told him action on the TPP should be deferred until closer to the November presidential elections. On one side is Donald Trump, who would trash existing trade pacts and refuse to give
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considerations to those that are pending. On the other side is the influence of Bernie Sanders, who wants to see the flaws in all of them incised. Either way, trade deals involving the United States are threatened. I doubt theatrical Trump could read and understand the text of any international trade deal. I also doubt most of the people sitting in the Canadian Parliament (and who can read) have ever waded through the turgid prose of the TPP, CETA or even NAFTA. The words to all of these unholy bibles were put together by faceless little elves who dwell around the seats of the mighty. When it seemed obvious the TPP was on shaky ground, Justin Trudeau went to Japan. Not everything that was said there is public knowledge, but it is a safe bet there was a meeting of the minds between Trudeau and Japanese leaders involving the automobile industry. It was the beginning of a one-on-one relationship.
Canada will not have to stand in line for a trade deal with Japan if the TPP is stillborn. That wasn’t poster-boy politics. That was smart. I haven’t read the text of any trade pacts, either. I know of one flaw in all of them. Transnational corporations are given the right to sue any government that, in the interest of its citizens, passes legislation that impinges on the profitability of their operations. This mandate gives the corporation power to sue a foreign government for passing the same restrictive legislation that is being enforced in the corporation’s home country. This is plainly wrong. It doesn’t take a genius to see it. Corporations are being treated like sovereign nations. In any treaty between nations, all agree to a limitation of sovereignty, but this limitation is too large and too greedy. A corporation is not a nation.
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By Becky Doig Editor
It’s turning into the “summer of water woes” for the City of North Battleford. Last week’s pipeline oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River is just the latest water related hurdle to vex City administration and elected officials. The precautionary boil water advisory that was in place for nine days earlier in July was precipitated by a valve malfunction while crews undertook cleaning and inspection of the water tower. There was also discussion at city council about problems with silt buildup around the intake pipe of the F.E. Holliday water treatment plant on the river. Dredging to try to alleviate that problem was underway shortly after the news of a huge oil spill upstream, when a Husky Energy pipeline malfunctioned, hit City Hall. When it became evident the spill had not been fully contained, plans went into gear to shut down the F.E. Holliday plant and to implement measures to ensure the output from Water Treatment Plant No. 1, which draws water from an underground aquifer, would be adequate to meet water needs of city residents. Those plans involve serious restrictions on use of water, including prohibitions against outdoor watering and washing, as well as closure of car washes and laundromats. So a solid smack upside the head to the man I saw out washing his driveway along Railway Avenue between 98th and 99th Streets Sunday. Kudos, however, to City administration and officials, who have no doubt been putting in some long and anxious hours as this environmental challenge unfolds. Seeking compensation from Husky Energy is hopefully the next item on the agenda.
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Zodiacal light in the early morning twilight The moon begins this month at the new phase, which is also the beginning of the eclipse season. This new moon is right in front of the sun, but far enough away from us that it doesn’t completely cover the sun’s disk, making this an annular solar eclipse, viewable only from the southern part of Africa. A couple of days into the month, though, Jupiter is occulted by the moon. For Canadian viewers, it’s a close conjunction. Then, less than a day later, Venus is occulted for eastern Asia, another
By James Edgar close encounter here. Aug. 15, Neptune is within 1.2 degrees, an occultation for eastern Europe. The moon is full Aug. 16. Aug. 21 sees Aldebaran again up close to our satellite, another Eastern Hemi-
sphere occultation. By Aug. 27, Regulus and the moon share the sky in Leo, the Lion. Aug. 29 sees Mercury less than a degree away from the moon, one more occultation in the extreme south.
Mercury moves around the sun in rapid motion. Expect to see the speedy planet every 88 days in the morning sky and then in the evening twilight. This is the best morning apparition for northern observers. Venus continues to shine brightly in the western evening sky. Watch for a close conjunction of the moon Aug. 3. Mars becomes visible in the east after sunset and sets in mid-evening. Jupiter is rapidly closing in on the sun and vanishes in the evening twilight ear-
SaskGaming nets $65.4 million Staff
SaskGaming experienced a solid financial year, according to an annual report released last week. The report reveals SaskGaming is declaring income of $65.4 million for the 15-month period ending March 31, 2016. According to a press release, SaskGaming’s $32.7 million payment to the General Revenue Fund is split between the First Nations Trust and the Community Initiatives Fund, with a portion of the funds directed to the Métis Development Fund (also known as the Clarence Campeau Development Fund). The First Nations Trust and the CIF help support economic and social development projects and initiatives that enhance the vitality of First Nation and Métis communities across the province. The government says the report covers the 15-month period from Jan. 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 because of changes to the corporation’s year end. Change in year-end better aligns SaskGaming withthe government’s reporting schedule, according to a press release.
score of 87.0 per cent. • Achieved guest awareness of responsible gaming score of 80.1 per cent. • Introduced a disentitlement of winnings policy in October 2015 to help
those who have voluntarily self-excluded from Saskatchewan casinos stick to their commitment to stop gambling. • Provided $517,873 in donations, sponsorships
and in-kind support to 74 organizations, projects and events across the province. To view a copy of SaskGaming’s 2015-16 annual report, visit www.saskgaming.com.
News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Did you drink the water in North Battleford last week? • Yes • No 76%
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Premier Wall is still solidly behind pipelines for movement of crude oil, even in light of the spill of oil into the North Saskatchewan River by a Husky Energy pipeline last week. What do you think? • Pipelines are environmental disasters waiting to happen. • Pipelines are still a safer method of transport than by rail or truck. • This just underlines our need to work even harder to reduce to dependency on fossil fuels. • I was OK with pipelines until this happened in my backyard.
Visit www.newsoptimist.ca Follow Battlefords News-Optimist on Facebook and BfordsNewsOpt on Twitter The institutional glass and metal main doors of Battleford Town Hall have been replaced with new doors sympathetic to its heritage, complementing the original Tyndall stone stairs that were repaired last year. There are also plans to improve accessibility to Town Hall with the installation of a chair lift. The Town Hall Opera House is a Municipal Heritage Property constructed in 1912. Photo by Jayne Foster
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Aiden Sitter:
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G&C wins $1.7 million contract with City By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
The City of North Battleford has awarded a tender to G&C Asphalt, Division of CCCL of North Battleford, for $1,748,515.40 plus GST for 2016 road work. City Engineer Bob Anthony reported to city council members last week that a single bid was received at the public tender opening July 6 for 2016 Capital Works Projects -
Roadways - Contract 2. The contract includes the roadways portion of the 2016 UPAR projects, as well as other projects with roadways components. The contract includes the roadways component of 13 different projects. Eight are part of the 2016 UPAR program, along with five other capital roadways projects. The total tendered amount is $147,419 or 11 per cent, above the budget amount for the roadways
portion of the UPAR projects. The increase is due to the design work done since budget time, but that is offset by some of the underground work being under budget a couple of months ago, Anthony said. “For the UPAR project,” he said, “we have the total spend in mind and we are comfortable proceeding as planned. There’s no need for alarm at this point.” In his comments, City Manager Jim Puffalt noted
Casino recognized for marketing excellence Staff The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s Gold Eagle Casino has been recognized with two Romero Awards for excellence in casino marketing. It was announced at an awards ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev. that the casino is the recipient of the Gold Award for Casino Floor Promotion (small to mid-
size casinos) and the Gold Award for VIP Promotion (small to mid-size casinos). Zane Hansen, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), says these awards are indicators of success for the organization. “It’s great to see our Gold Eagle Casino be recognized for its marketing excellence. These awards
Killdeer flooding to be addressed Staff The question of streets flooding with storm runoff in the Killdeer area came up at last week’s meeting of North Battleford city council. Councillors were assured measures are going to be taken to improve the situation. There was flooding during a storm last year and again this year. Stewart Schafer, director of operations and maintenance, said the storm in question was a one-in-10year storm.
“Our storm water sewer systems are designed for one-in-two for the pipes, and the streets are designed to take the rest up to a onein-10 – and then we are in trouble,” he said. There are plans to mitigate the issue, however, “Following this fall, we will be going in and digging out the ditch along Territorial Drive to get rid of some of the sediment that is slowing stuff down, that’s keeping the drainage from happening faster, and get that going,” said Schafer.
show that we have high quality teams within SIGA who help us become a firstchoice entertainment destination in Saskatchewan. Congratulations to Gold Eagle Casino and their marketing team,” Hansen said. For Kelly Atcheynum, Gold Eagle Casino general manager, winning these prestigious awards is heartening news for the team at Gold Eagle Casino. “We are honoured to have won two of the highest casino industry awards, the Romero Awards. It is through the dedication of our staff that allows us these accomplishments and the loyalty of our casino guests.” The Romero Awards are named after John Romero who has since distinguished himself as the world’s most foremost authority on casino marketing and promotions. Each year, a panel of expert judges selects winners for their excellence in casino marketing in a variety of categories.
that overall the UPAR program is almost $140,000 under budget. The budget comparison of the tender pricing for both the underground and roadways components of the UPAR program is as follows: • 102nd Street rehab (16th to 17th Avenue) $134,400, budget, $169,280, tender; • 108th Street rehab (10th to 11th Avenue) $161,500, budget, $102,977, tender; • 105th Street rehab (11th to 12th Avenue) $152,000, budget, $194,713, tender; • 106th Street rehab (10th to 11th Avenue) $152,000, budget, $211,423, tender; • 96th Street rehab (Railway Ave to 14th Avenue) $152,000, budget, $264,482, tender; • 97th Street rehab (12th to 13th Avenue) $152,000, budget, $162,859, tender; • 95th Street rehab (Panton Avenue to 19th Avenue) $187,000, budget, $147,779, tender; • St. Laurent Drive rehab (Douglas Avenue to 110th Street) $267,750, budget, $252,558, tender; UPAR total $1,358,650, budget, $1,506,069, tender.
City Engineer Bob Anthony recommending the awarding of a $1,748,515.40 tender for road work to G&C Asphalt at last week’s city council meeting. Photo by Jayne Foster
Among the non-UPAR projects, Anthony said, some are higher and some are lower than budgeted. “That has a lot to do with some of the refinements in design that have happened since budget time as well as some of the contract pricing coming in lower than anticipated.” For example, he said, asphalt this year is down from $18.42 per square metre last year to $16 per square metre this year, about 13 per cent. A budget comparison of the five other capital roadway projects is as follows:
• Civic Centre parking lot reconstruction $120,000, budget, $96,120, tender; • Henderson Drive/ Amos Drive lane (Buhler Avenue to Territorial Drive) $25,000, budget, $37,623, tender; • Buhler Avenue paving (east of Sadlowski Drive) $130,000, budget, $52,590, tender; • City Hall parking lot paving $75,000, budget, $26,482, tender; • Pathway paving Douglas Avenue to 15th Avenue $50,000, budget, $29,631, tender.
NB permit values down Staff Building permits statistics for the month of June in North Battleford indicate construction value is down from last year, however there are a few large permits expected yet this year. The total construction value for June was approximately $2.1 million, with 16 permits issued,
compared with 14 permits for $3.6 for the same time last year. Director of Economic Development Jennifer Niesink told city councillors at their regular meeting last week that a $4 million apartment building permit last year contributed to some of the difference between this and last. However, she noted
there are some large permits yet to come in, including a permit for Kal Tire’s new site. While the overall value is down, the number of permits is up so far this year. To date, this year’s total is almost $10.9 million, with 67 permits, compared with 60 permits worth $15.4 last year.
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Dekker Centre anticipates 2016 surplus By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
Moe McGuinty, manager of the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, told members of North Battleford city council last week that the centre anticipates a surplus again this year. In presenting the Dekker Centre’s audited annual statement for 2015 to city council, McGuinty said revenue was down 13 per cent, but they kept their expenses down by nine per cent. “The end result is on a cash flow basis we lost about $8,000,” he said. “We have a surplus from the year before, so we had a continued surplus this year of $15,000 going into 2016.” He said they’ve had a close look at the six-month mark of the 2016 budget. “We’re better than we thought we would be going into our second half and anticipate a surplus again in 2016,” said McGuinty, who was accompanied at the meeting by board chair Karen Ulmer. In 2015, he said, the Dekker Centre grossed slightly more than $600,000. However he said, that number doesn’t include catering revenue of approximately $150,000. Compared to 2014, the gross was down by about $90,000. But, he explained, in 2014 the centre presented more shows than in 2015. “We did 22 shows and we lost money,” said McGuinty. “So we corrected that and last year just did 16 shows, and we made money, so we think the balance is getting a little closer.” It’s telling to look at the ticket fees, he said. “It shows that 22 shows didn’t sell many more tickets than 16 shows.”
Another reason the gross is down, he said, is a decrease in beverage revenue, which was down about 30 per cent. It was down partly due to a few high beverage income events held in 2014, one that made $6,000 liquor revenue, that didn’t occur in 2015. In addition, anecdotally and with no disrespect, he said, “We think our audience is maturing a little bit.” He laughed, “When we first opened, people would come in and say, hey it’s the Dekker Centre, it’s a show and, boom, they’d have a couple of quick drinks, then come out at the intermission, boom, have another one. Doesn’t happen anymore.” The largest revenue amounts for 2015 were a $220,000 grant from the City, $179,239 in event sales, and $100,329 in rent. The largest expense amounts were event costs of $178,700, wages and benefits of $178,316 and utilities of $83,844. The Dekker Centre collects a facility maintenance fee on each ticket sold, with approximately half going to the City of North Battleford, amounting to about $19,000 for 2015. McGuinty also touched on some highlights of 2015 events, other than the shows booked by Dekker Centre administration, as evidence of how the centre is interacting with the community and community groups. Some of the organizations that have used the Dekker Centre, he said, are Battlefords Interval House, the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival (which used the centre for their gala for the first time in 2015), Battlefords Dance Association (week-long dance festival), Svoboda Dance Associa-
tion, Battlefords Community Players, North Battleford City Kinsmen Band, Battlefords Jazz Society, Battlefords Children’s Choirs, the Gallery Singers, 4-H and the BEATS program. The Dekker Centre also hosted the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees, the Chamber of Commerce BBEX Awards, the BID gala dinner, Champion of Mental Health Awards and more. He noted 2015 saw the East Indian Dance association present an evening of Indian dancing, which will be presented again this year Sept. 11. “It was one of the most fun, neatest evenings you could imagine,” said McGuinty, “and they fed you!” He added, “That’s what the Dekker Centre’s for and it seems to be gaining a little bit every year.” He also told council members the Dekker Centre is now in the “enviable position, within some lim-
The board chair for the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, Karen Ulmer, and manager Moe McGuinty were at City Hall last week to present the 2015 audited annual statement to North Battleford city council. Photo by Jayne Foster
its and some discretion,” to provide complimentary tickets to local groups as a way of assisting them in fundraising. In 2015 they donated tickets to such groups as the Battlefords Agricultural Society, the
BTEC campaign for a new building, the United Way, the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club, CUPE and the Rotary Club of the Battlefords. In addition to presenting
the 2015 audited statement, McGuinty said, “For the record, from the Dekker Centre’s perspective, this meeting constitutes our annual general meeting in that you are the member – our one member.”
Crime stats up in Battleford By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
Insp. John Sutherland of the Battlefords RCMP, reporting to Battleford town council members last week, said there is a rising trend in crime statistics, some of which is no doubt due to the warm weather. The second quarter crime statistics for the town indicate an increase in property offences from 84 last year to 123 this year. The increases in property crimes relates in particular to break and enter to residences, said Sutherland, as well as an increase to garage break and enters.
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“We’ve had a series of break and enters in people’s garages,” he said. “People tend to leave their garages unlocked, the perpetrators get inside the garage and they are finding keys inside vehicles and taking the vehicles.” Sutherland advises the public, “We’ve had marked increase in vehicle thefts and garage break and enters at night. If you do leave your vehicle in the garage, take the keys, lock the vehicle and take them inside.” Vehicles are being rummaged through as well. Sutherland said, “Oddly enough, some of the more valuable items are left and
things like alcohol, cigarettes and change are taken, which indicates to us it’s a fairly young crew that’s doing this, kids that aren’t being kept busy enough.” In the person crimes category, said Sutherland, the biggest increase has been in assaults. “Last year at this time we had nine reported assaults and this year we have 22,” he said. This, he said, could be attributed to warmer weather and the current
economic climate. “The upward trend is something we’re seeing, not only across the detachment, but across the province and the country,” said Sutherland, “and I’d even go so far as to say that we did enjoy a lot of years where crime numbers were down and now we’re seeing them start to turn upwards again.” “On the upside,” said Councillor Susan McLean Tady, “false alarms are down.”
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For the first time since 2005, the North Battleford Midget AA Beavers are provincial champions. The Beavers concluded a perfect weekend as tournament hosts in style Sunday afternoon at Beaver Lions Stadium as they cruised to a 12-0 win over the Humboldt Dodgers to capture the Midget AA Tier 1 title. “It’s an unreal feeling,” Jared Schmidt said. “We’ve been waiting a long while for this. “We were hoping that this year would be the year and we did it.” After winning in dramatic fashion all weekend long, the Beavers took control of the championship game early with a five-run first inning. Gavin Nolin got things started with a two-run double. Joel Rivet and Brett Benoit both had RBI singles while Schmidt brought home a run with a triple. “They went right at them from the start,” Beavers coach Michael Hudec said. “Once they got the lead they kept the pedal to the medal and they weren’t going to let up.” “It was important for us to get a jump on them early,” Schmidt added. “All weekend long our starts hadn’t been quite as good
Braydon Buziak, left, celebrated with his North Battleford Beavers teammates after winning the provincial Midget AA title on Sunday. Photo by Lucas Punkari
as we would have liked and this was the game where we needed to come through, which we did.” As the Beavers continued to rack up the runs, Schmidt was impressive on the mound as he pitched a complete game shutout. He ended the game in style by striking out Tyson Earis and was immediately mobbed by his teammates as the celebration began. “The defence was great behind me and that was a big help for what I was able to do out there,” Schmidt said. “I usually just try to pound the zone and keep the hitters off balance with the different pitches that I have.”
“Jared’s been a good pitcher for us all year and when he’s on the top of his game he’s hard to match up against,” Hudec added. “He came to play and everyone on the team did all weekend long.” While the championship game was a walk in the park, the road to the final had a number of twists and turns. The Beavers were the top team in the round-robin with a 3-0 record with all of their wins coming in dramatic circumstances. After falling behind 4-0 to the Regina Blue Jays in their tournament opener Friday, the hosts scored seven unanswered runs to
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pick up the victory. They scored six runs in the sixth inning Saturday morning to beat the Lumsden Cubs 7-5 and followed that up with five-run sixth inning in the evening to defeat the Dodgers 8-4. “We’ve had three walkoff wins in the regular season so we’re used to being in those situations,” Nolin said after Saturday’s win over Humboldt. “It builds confidence for all of us. We know that we can play better through the whole game but we know that we have what it takes to come through in the late innings, especially in the playoffs.” The Beavers used that
experience Sunday morning in a wild semifinal game against the Cubs. After taking a 2-0 lead early, the Cubs scored four runs to take the lead in the fourth inning but not without a bit of controversy. Tristan Oschanney made contact with Beavers catcher Paul Cubbon on a play at the plate that gave the Cubs a 3-2 lead, which led to a lengthy debate between both coaching staffs and the umpires about whether the run should have counted. “In past games when a player collided with our catcher they had been ejected from the game,” Hudec explained. “From our point of view, we felt like the offensive player obstructed our catcher on that play. “We lost that appeal but that’s a challenge we’d make again.” The Beavers didn’t let that issue affect them, however, clawing their way back in the bottom of the sixth inning as Schmidt hit a two-run single to give the hosts a 5-4 lead. The Cubs wouldn’t go away though, as Travis Gerrard brought home two runs on a single with two outs to move his team back out in front 6-5. As they had done all weekend, the Beavers refused to quit. They loaded the bases with no outs and Andrew Hudec hit a RBI
single to tie the game up again. A couple of plays later, Gerrard’s pitch skipped past the Cubs catcher and Dylan Schaefer raced home from third base to give the Beavers a 7-6 win. “Once the ball went past their catcher I was gone,” Schaefer said. “It was all a blur for me after that. I don’t even remember if I slid into home or not. “The game was so inconsistent with all of the changes in momentum, but everyone was staying positive on the bench. We were all keeping each other going on the bench and we were ready for anything.” The Beavers are now getting ready to represent the province at the Western Canadian Midget AA Baseball Championships, which will be held in Sherwood Park, Alta. from Aug. 12-14. “We just need to keep doing what we’ve been doing all year,” Schmidt said. “We are going to be staying with the same routing like we have all season. “Plus we will get a bit of rest before we get going again. I know a lot of us have some pretty sore arms after all of the pitching we’ve done this weekend.” Coach Hudec said there are plans in the works to have a game with the North Battleford Senior Beavers team prior to heading to Sherwood Park.
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NSRBL semifinals almost set By Lucas Punkari
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As the second round of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League post-season draws closer, the North Battleford Beavers are on the outside looking in. The Beavers, who snuck into the playoffs as the eighth and final seed, saw their 2016 campaign come to an endWednesday as they lost Game 2 of their best-of-three quarter-final affair to the Lloydminster Twins by a score of 12-3 at Beaver Lions Stadium. The Twins won the opening game of the series 6-1 in Lloydminster on July 18. “I thought we played pretty well in both games and I don’t think the scores really showed how close the games were,” Ryan Sheppard said. “We were able to get some good at-bats against them and our starters really kept us in it on both nights. However, we were a little bit short when it came to our bullpen staff this year and that was the difference.” Despite the early exit, Sheppard says there were some positives to take out of the season, particularly with an offence that was the second best in the entire league after scoring 119 runs in the regular season. “Our hitting was phenomenal, especially when compared to the last couple of years,” Sheppard explained. “It wasn’t just all power hitters. We had guys that would put the ball anywhere on the diamond and they kept us in games that we would otherwise lose. “We have a good group of guys here and we accomplished our goal of making the playoffs, which we missed out on last year. Now we want to be back
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in that top four mix once again.” In order to get up into the upper echelon of the NSRBL, the Beavers plan to start their off-season training a little bit earlier than usual. “Having the field house will play a huge part in geting us all warmed up,” Sheppard said. “We have a couple of guys that we are looking at bringing in that will help us out with our pitching staff, especially in the later innings. “As a whole, I feel like our roster is in pretty good shape. We have a veteran core that have been playing together for a number of years now, and we had a couple of guys this year that are back playing after being away for a few seasons. It’s a nice mix.” Meanwhile, the Wilkie Brewers are headed back to the NSRBL semifinals as they completed a sweep of the defending champion Border City Twins with a 9-6 win Thursday in Lloy-
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Saskatchewan Summer Games underway Staff The region is well represented on the Rivers West team in Estevan at the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, which began Sunday and conclude July 31. Twenty-one athletes from the area are part of the track and field squad. This includes competitors from Hafford, Medstead, Maidstone, Neiburg, North Battleford, Paradise Hill, Turtleford, Unity and Wilkie. The boys’ basektball team features players from Paradise Hill, St. Walburg
and Unity. The girls’ squad will have talent from Battleford and North Battleford. The Battlefords also make up a strong part of the women’s volleyball team with a total of six members. Eight players from Unity and Mickenzie Sondergaard of Maidstone will be on the baseball squad. Unity will have six players on the women’s softball team while North Battleford will have six athletes in the swimming event. The equestrian team will feature riders from
Lashburn, Maidstone, Paradise Hill and Turtleford. North Battleford’s Bradley Byl and Aiden Collin are both suiting up for the boys’ soccer team. Kristian Houk of North Battleford will compete in golf while Lashburn’s Makayla Lavoie is part of the archery team. Unity’s Reece Gilbert will have a tough task during the event as he will compete in the triathon. Glasyn’s Walker Maess and Brady Deobald of Edam will both be suiting up for the men’s volleyball squad.
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Wood wins Saskatchewan amateur men’s golf title By Lucas Punkari The third time was the charm for Unity’s Justin Wood. After coming home in second place in 2014 and tying for 10th spot a year ago, Wood won the Saskatchewan Men’s Amateur golf championship Thursday at The Legends Golf Course in Warman. “It’s just kind of starting to set in for me now,” Wood said. “I’m at my apartment here looking at the trophy and the medal and I’ve finally had some time to reflect on everything. “It’s awesome to be able to win the provincial title and to have all of the hard work that I’ve put in pay off.” Despite his huge accomplishment Thursday, Wood did get a harsh dose of reality on Friday morning as he to his day job at the Elmwood Golf Club in Swift Current. “That was a bit of a rude awakening,” Wood laughed. “My alarm went off at 5:30 for my 6 a.m. shift, so it was back to the grind right away. “I can’t complain too
much though. I’m working at a golf course during the summer.” Although Wood had done well in his previous trips to the provincial tournament, he felt like the key to his success last week had more to do with his strong showing out on the course in recent weeks. “I was hitting the ball really well and I knew that would be key to doing well in the tournament,” Wood said. “I was putting and chipping very well also, which is something I have really been focussing on. “I would have to say my putting was the biggest difference during the tournament. I was able to limit my three-putts for the most part and I made a few longer putts to help out my overall score.” After starting the tournament with a oneunder par round of 71 on Monday to sit in a tie for seventh place, Wood fired off a three-under par round of 69 in the second round to take a two-shot lead over Prince Albert’s Brett Henry. A windy round Wednesday put Wood and Henry into a tie for the lead as
After being burned to a crisp over the weekend while at the Baseball Saskatchewan Midget AA Tier 1 Provincials at Beavers Lions Stadium, I needed to figure out a way to cool myself off a bit. Following the consumption of numerous cartons of chocolate milk, I decided to look at what’s been happening in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League as of late. Sure the season doesn’t officially start until Sept. 16 with five games on the docket, including the Battlefords North Stars home opener against the Kindersley Klippers. However, there has been quite a few things that have been taking place as everyone looks to dethrone the Melfort Mustangs and prevent them from winning a third straight title. After making it to the
semifinals last spring, the North Stars have brought in a pair of 20-yearold forwards in Keaton Holinaty from the AJHL’s Drumheller Dragons and Connor Logan of the BCHL’s Prince George Spruce Kings. Now granted, I can’t exactly give any hot takes as to how these guys will fit in. After all, I just moved here and I haven’t seen either player in person yet. However, you can’t go wrong with veteran leadership, so I think both players will fit right in. Two guys I have seen are 1999-born forwards Jayden Davis and Kris Bzdel, who have both been acquired by the Estevan Bruins. Both players were strong in Midget AAA last year, Davis with Moose Jaw and Bzdel with Tisdale, and I expect them to be key cogs in a Bruins
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Unity’s Justin Wood captured the 2016 Saskatchewan Men’s Amateur golf title last week in Warman. Photo Courtesy of Justin Wood.
they headed into the final round. “It was awesome to play with Brett on all four days of the tournament, as we were back and forth for the entire time,” Wood said. “We had a five-shot lead on the rest of the field going into Thursday but we knew that there would be someone behind us that would be making a charge. Jehremy (Ryde) did that and there were a couple of
other guys there in the mix as well, which made it exciting.” Wood shot a one-over par 73 to beat Ryde by two strokes, although there were a few anxious moments on the last hole as he double-bogeyed the parfive 18th. “I made a mess of that one,” Wood said. “I made a couple of poor decisions and as a result I had a couple of bad shots.
“When I finally got on the green I had a 10-foot putt for a bogey so if I three-putted I would still be able to win by a shot. When I marked the ball on the green I knew I was going to win, but I had to still focus out there.” While Wood’s round was highlighted by an eagle on the par-five sixth hole, he felt that his most important shots came on the back nine. “The 14th hole is a tough par three and I watched Jehremy make a bogey right in front of me,” Wood said. “I was able to make a 15-footer for par and that was huge for me. “I made another great shot on the 16th hole as I used my pitching wedge to get the ball to about a foot and a half for a birdie. That gave me a four-shot lead, which turned out to be massive given what happened on the last hole.” Wood, who is heading into his senior year on the golf team at the University of Montevallo in Alabama, will be heading to Ottawa, Ont. from Aug. 8-11 for the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. “This will be my third
time there and it has such a different feel to the other events I’ve been at,” Wood said. “The top players in Canada are there and you have to play well in order to have a chance to win. You can’t get away with poor ball striking or just get by on luck. “For me the biggest goal is to make the cut, which I haven’t done yet at that event. I’d love to have a shot to make it in the top 25, but the main goal is to do well in the first two rounds in order to have a shot at being there for the final two days.” Kristan Houk of North Battleford also took part in the tournament last week and finished in 35th place. Meanwhile, Battleford’s Colby Friedrich turned in a strong performance in the Saskatchewan Junior Men’s Under 15 and Under 13 championship, which also took place in Warman last week. Friedrich, who plays at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club, finished in third place and shot am impressive two-under par 74 in the second round Tuesday for his best round of the event.
sley head coach Rocky Zinger and Yorkton Terriers assistant coach Casey O’Brien. It’ll be interesting to see who they bring in, especially since both roles will have to be filled quickly before training camp. Then there’s the rumour mill surrounding the Western Canada Cup tournament, which will be hosted by the Penticton Vees of the BCHL in 2017. The Manitoba Junior Hockey League are supposed to be the hosts in 2018. However, according to an article in the Portage Daily Graphic last month, no one has stepped forward to host it yet. According to the article, the AJHL, MJHL and SJHL have all voted in favour of scrapping the format while the BCHL was opposed. So what does this
mean? Are the Anavet Cup and Doyle Cup both coming back? I think that makes the most sense, given the current economic situations many teams are facing. Plus, let’s be honest, while it’s great to have all four league champions competing in one tournament, having the host squad included in the field sort of messes things up slightly with a five-team format While the runner-up game can be good, such as this year’s Brooks Bandits and Portage Terriers encounter, it still feels like an anti-climax after the title was decided a day earlier. Whether or not everyone agrees on that idea though is another story entirely and one that will be hotly debated in the weeks and months ahead as a new season gets underway.
Catching up on the SJHL summer moves View from the Nosebleeds Lucas Punkari ‐ Sports Reporter newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net
squad that is rebuilding after hosting the Western Canada Cup. Over in Melville, they will have a new head coach and general manager for the 2016-17 campaign as Devin Windle joins the Millionaires after being an assistant coach for the Nipawin Hawks. However, the biggest news at the moment on the coaching side of things is in Weyburn. After three seasons with the Red Wings, gener-
al manager and head coach Bryce Thoma has moved on to the Western Hockey League’s Saskatoon Blades where he will be an assistant coach under former Humboldt Broncos bench boss Dean Brockman. As of writing, the Red Wings have yet to fill that vacancy but some of the names that have been floating around are interesting. Among the names mentioned are included former Melville bench boss Jamie Fiesel, one-time Kinder-
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OBITUARIES PRITCHARD: On July 10, 2016, Lisa Pritchard passed away peacefully in the Lloydminster Hospital with family by her side at the age of 49 years. Lisa is survived by her two sons Devon and Darcy Pritchard; their father Dion Sperling; parents Bert Pritchard and Marlene Hettinger; brothers Billy (Judy), Steven, and William (Misty); sisters Coreen (Larry), Tracy (Chris), and Tammy; numourous nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins. Lisa was predeaceased by her paternal grandparents George and Mary Pritchard, maternal grandparents John and Ruth Hettinger; brother Bert; as well as numourous aunts and uncles. In keeping with Lisa’s wishes cremation has taken place at Creech’s Crematorium and a Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 1:00PM at the Moose Lodge Lloydminster, AB. If so desired donations in memory of Lisa may be made to the Prairie North Health Foundation or charity of your choice. __________________________________________________ KEITH: It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Donna Pearl Keith, beloved wife of Douglas, at the Rosetown & District Health Centre on July 12, 2016 at the age of 73. Donna was born on the family farm at Daysville, SK on July 25, 1942. She attended Louisville School until grade nine and Mervin School where she graduated. After graduation, she moved to Saskatoon, SK to attend Teacher’s College. She met the love of her life, Douglas Keith and they were married July 1, 1963. Donna and Douglas moved to the farm at Sovereign where they made their home and raised their three children Grant, Rose and Jennifer. Donna had an incredible career as a teacher, it truly was her passion in life. She began her teaching career in 1961 and taught at Welcome Valley from 1961-1963, Plato from 1963-1964, Wiseton from 1968-1970 and Elrose from 1970 until her retirement in 1996. She also taught Kindergarten in the basement of her home on the farm in 1975 and 1976 to the children in the community. After her retirement, Donna continued working as a substitute teacher until December 2015. Donna was widely involved in her community, if she wasn’t volunteering with the UCW or teaching Sunday School, she was hosting exchange students from other countries and coaching the girls’ baseball teams. If anyone needed a hand, Donna was sure to be close by, she was always willing to help anyone with anything and her kindness will never be forgotten. She will be sadly missed by her family and the community she called home. Donna is survived by her husband of 53 years Douglas Wesley Keith, her mother Clara Rose, her children, son Grant (Robin) Keith and their children Aaron Keith, Veronica Keith and great grandson Nicholas and Grant’s daughters Tori and Taryn Gilchrest; her daughter Rose (Bart) Bender and daughters Quincy and Morgan; and her daughter Jennifer Keith and grandson Alex. Donna also leaves behind her brother Albert (Reta) Rose, brother-in-law Don (Jane) Keith and sister-in-law Jeanne (John) Burbage. Nieces and nephews who will miss Donna include Sever and Art Rose and Ellen and Stacy Keith. Donna was predeceased by her father Fred Rose, her brother Irvin Rose and nephew Dean Rose. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Milden Alliance Church with Pastor Ryan van Reeuwyk & Pastor Dennis Keith officiating. Donations in memory of Donna may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada, 205-145 Front Street East, Toronto, ON. M5A 1E3. To send online condolences please visit shanidarfuneralservices.com. Arrangements entrusted to Amanda Starosta. ___________________________________________________
BROSHKO: Bernard (“Bernie”) Myron Broshko, 1934 - 2016-07-19 Bernie was born April 7, 1934 at home on the family farm in Ituna, SK and passed away June 12, 2016 in Saskatoon at the age of 82. Bernie was born into a large Ukrainian family with his parents, five sisters and two brothers. He was always a hard worker and helped out on the family farm from a young age but believed that an education was needed to excel in life; he left home to attend the University of Saskatchewan and earned his Bachelor of Education. He started his teaching career in Neudorf, SK and after a few years he settled in the position of Principal in Milestone, SK where he met his wife to be and love of his life, Rita Mahnke. After several years of courting, they married in Regina on March 31st, 1967 then settled in North Battleford, SK where they still have their home and cabin on the lake. Bernie and Rita were blessed with two loving children, Erinn and Kyla and a dog named Punky. Later, they were blessed with six grandchildren - two girls and four boys - who so affectionately called Bernie “Papa”. Bernie would say that it was his grandchildren who kept him young at heart; he took every opportunity to spend time with them. Bernie had an unwavering passion for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and a love of playing solitaire on the computer, doing Sudoku puzzles, crafting anything out of wood, planting his gardens, eating good steaks with a baked potato and , in particular enjoying a great glass of scotch with a Cuban cigar (nicely rolled, never too tight a pull). Anyone who knew Bernie knew that he rarely got angry, had a habit of correcting improper grammar no matter who’s speaking, listened intently and had a kind and gracious soul along with, of course, a great head of hair. Bernie also believed in the importance of giving back to your community by helping others in need. Through over 40 years with the Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords, Bernie touched many lives, both young and old. Being a Kiwanian was very much a part of who Bernie was and, because of his selfless commitment and leadership, Bernie was part of the identity of Kiwanis in the Battlefords; he was affectionately known simply as “Mr. Kiwanis”. He also contributed to his local Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Battlefords Branch of the Superannuated Teachers of SK. He kept active by working on his gardens, walking with his Strides friends, investing with his Investment Club and travelling the world with Rita, most recently as a snow bird in Yuma, AZ. Bernie is survived by his wife Rita; son Erinn and daughter-inlaw Li-Jeen Broshko of Vancouver, BC and their children, Matthew, Noah and James; daughter Kyla and son-in-law Dave Zakresky of Calgary, AB and their children Kate, Joshua and Emery. Sister Olga Antonishyn of Ituna, SK; brother Peter Broshko of Regina; sister Gloria and brother-in-law Peter Chernoff of Regina, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Philip and Anne Broshko, brother John Broshko and sisters Kay Landy, Pearl Kreway and Rose Broshko. Condolences for the family may be left at www. Eternal memoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. ___________________________________________________
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GOOD: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our grandmother, mother, aunt and friend Gladys on Friday evening, July 15, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Gladys leaves to mourn her husband Doug of 53 years; four sons: Dean (Linda) and Dean’s children Aaron (Samantha), Travis (Kylie) and Kristen; Neil (Rhea) and their daughters Nicole and Lesia; Wayne (Sarah) and Jason. Gladys is survived by 5 siblings: Marvin (Pat) Amendt, Clifford (Angela) Amendt, Norman (Helen) Amendt, Ralph (Terry) Amendt, and Rita (Larry) Kuntz. Gladys was born on December 6, 1935 in Hepburn, Saskatchewan, shortly there after her family moved to Belbutte where she grew up on her parents’ farm. She married Douglas Good on April 5th, 1963 and started raising their four boys on the farm in Shell Lake and later moved to Battleford in 1978. She was loving, kind, hardworking woman who devoted her life to raising her family, helping her church community, and worked in her many careers as a nurse’s aide, seamstress and school bus driver but most of all a mother. Gladys was enjoying her retirement years living at Caleb Village at the time of her passing. She will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. A funeral of Christian burial was held on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Battleford United Church where Gladys was an active member. Interment followed in the Battleford Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. Cards of Thanks Thank you to the staff at Caleb Village and the nursing staff at the Battleford’s Union Hospital. Thank you to the emergency services staff who attended and helped the family during this difficult time.
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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER NE SEc. 09 Twp 44 RgE 20 w 3 ExTENSioN 0: Nw SEc 10 Twp 44 RgE 20 w 3 ExTENSioN 0; aNd Sw SEc 35 Twp 43 RgE 20 w 3 ExTENSioN 0. All of the land is located in the R.M. of Cut Knife No. 439. NE Sec 09 Twp 44 Rge 20 W 3 Extension 0 is located approximately 8 miles east on Highway 40 and two miles north of Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. The said property is comprised of approximately 160 cultivated acres. NW Sec 10 Twp 44 Rge 20 W 3 Extension 0 is located approximately 8 miles east on Highway 40 and two miles north of Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. The said property is comprised of approximately 120 cultivated acres and has an old yard site located thereon with some old building and picturesque ravine. SW Sec 35 Twp 43 Rge 20 W 3 Extension 0 is located approximately 9 miles east on Highway 40 and a half mile south of Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. The said property is comprised of approximately 150 cultivated acres. The sale is subject to a current farm rental agreement that terminates on December 31, 2016. A copy of the title and further details in regard to the Land can be obtained by contacting Ross A. Clements of CLEMENTS & SMITH at (780)875-7999. TERMS OF TENDER: (1) Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “Tender” shall be accepted up to 4:00 p.m., August 12, 2016 (2) Tenders may be submitted by mail to CLEMENTS & SMITH, P.O. Box 440., Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, S9V 0Y4, or delivered to CLEMENTS & SMITH at #103, 5004 18 street, Lloydminster, Alberta; (3) 10% down payment to be enclosed with tender by bank draft or certified cheque payable to “Clements & Smith, in Trust”; (4) Decision on tenders to be made by August 15, 2016, at which time deposits of unsuccessful tenders to be returned by mail; (5) Possession and adjustments to be made as of August 26, 2016; (6) Upon acceptance of successful tender, deposit shall be forfeited if purchaser fails to complete purchase; (7) Highest or any tender need not be accepted; (8) Titles will be free and clear on closing; and (9) Sale is without representation or warranty in connection with permitted use or access.
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SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, yard work, etc. Phone 306-445-8439. Handyman to help you -Repairs, boat motors, Vehicles, etc. -Carpentry -Hauling clean up. -Yard Work Reliable 1-306-317-8318. St. Walburg to North Battleford Area.
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ST RS BATTLEFORDS NORTH STARS Hockey Club Inc. The Battlefords North Stars Junior A Hockey Club of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is seeking a
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The ideal candidate will posses the below requirements, along with a desire to work in sports marketing.
Requirements: • • • • • • •
University Degree or College Diploma in a related field Independent worker Excellent interpersonal skills Developed sales skills Strong oral and written communications skills Detailed oriented with organizational skills Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with corporate sponsors, board members and fans, billets and families
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SRA scam subject of 850 complaints
Submitted RCMP
Since the beginning of 2016, there have been more than 850 complaints made to RCMP detachments in Saskatchewan about the Canada Revenue Agency,
or CRA, scam. This does not include those who have reported to other police services. Seventeen individuals in Saskatchewan have been victimized with nearly $70,000 in losses reported. The callers threaten ar-
rest, legal action, seizure of homes, vehicles and other assets if payment isn’t made. The callers will often be aggressive and sometimes even vulgar in their language, particularly if the victim does not comply with their demands.
Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day
Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Every Sunday
Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.
4th & 5th Sunday of the Month
Knights of Columbus Brunch at 1202 - 105 Street, North Battleford from10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.
2nd Monday of the Month
BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.
2nd Monday of the Month
Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987.
Mondays & Wednesdays
In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.
Tuesdays
Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10.Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT-NOW OVER $3100! Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369). Lottery licence LR15-0091.
Wednesdays
Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.
Wednesdays
The Battleford Horseshoe Club will be welcoming interested people to come and play horseshoes from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. from May to September. For more information call Vern Bannerman at 306-3862276 or Marg Kemp at 306-445-5646.
1st Wednesday of the Month
Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.
2nd Wednesday of the Month
Battleriver Horse Club Gymkhana at HK Memorial Racetrack, Little Pine from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. until August 31. Sign up for one event or all three. Series champion wins saddle. Free hot dog and drink for all participants, fun socializing and hours of riding for everyone and anyone. Contact Ryan at 306-823-3400 or text at 306-307-0971 for more information.
2nd Wednesday of the Month
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.
Thursdays
Tuesday
Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Tuesdays
Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.
Tuesdays
Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.
Tuesdays
TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.
Tuesdays
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more information phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.
Tuesdays
Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.
1st Tuesdays of the Month
The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.
Last Tuesday of the Month
Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.
Wednesdays
Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.
Wednesdays
Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to June). Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.
tance to law enforcement agencies all over the world by identifying connections among seemingly unrelated cases. If in doubt about taxes owed to the CRA or a refund expected, members of the public can check the website www.cra.gc.ca/ myaccount or call 1-800959-8281. The RCMP wants to remind the public never to divulge personal or financial information to unsolicited callers. That information requested could include full name, date of birth, maiden name of mother, Social Insurance Number, bank accounts, credit card numbers, passwords or address. If you unwittingly provided personal information or financial information: • Contact your local police force and file a report. • Contact your bank/ financial institution and credit card company. • Contact the two national credit bureaus and place a fraud alert on your credit reports: Equifax Canada (http://www.equifax.com/home/en_ca) toll free: 1-800-465-7166: TransUnion Canada (http:// www.transunion.ca/) toll free: 1-877-525-3823
Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.
Battlefords and Area Gender & Sexuality Alliance Meeting every Thursday at Crandleberry’s at 7:00 p.m. to give us a space where we can feel safe and open with each other, where we can try and make our community a safter and better place for us to live in. This group is open to everyone.
North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792 - 108th Street, North Battleford from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. There will be a series of 10 lessons. Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.
The callers can spoof local telephone numbers so the call appears to come from the victim’s community or even an RCMP detachment. However, most of the calls come from non-local numbers with area codes outside of Saskatchewan or 800 numbers. The callers sometimes identify themselves with the name and rank of a police officer and a badge number. The RCMP wants to ensure the public is aware the CRA will never contact people by telephone, text or email and ask for personal information or demand payment for taxes in the form of prepaid credit, iTunes or other gift cards (a common form of payment requested is iTunes gift cards). They will not threaten or use inappropriate language. If someone receives a call from a supposed CRA agent or the police threatening legal action if payment is not made, they should note the name, phone number and any specific details of the call and report it to their local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The CAFC does not conduct investigations, but provides valuable assis-
In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.
Thursdays
Grief Share - a support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. New session starting Sept. 24. For information contact Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.
Thursdays
Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.
Thursdays
Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.
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Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Lawn Bowling - Come and join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Free. Lessons. 106th Street across from Caleb Village. Call 306-445-8433 for more information.
Tuesdays
Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10. Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% progressive jackpot-now over $3,100! Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw - weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369). Lottery licence LR15-0091.
Wednesdays
Borden Library Children’s Activities from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays until August 17th.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Children’s games at the Borden Museum from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays until August 23.
Monday - Friday, July 25 - 29
1st & 3rd Friday of the Month
Battlefords Sailing Club 2016 Sailing School - prepares new students to sail on their own. Class will be taught by two certified Sail Canada instructors. Sailboats will be provide for the courses. Minimum age 12 years. Afternoon sessions - Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29 - 5 days 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Evening sessions - Monday, July 25 to Thursday, July 28 - 4 evenings 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call Mike at 306-445-5775 or 306-441-5660 or by email at mike@mrwebsites.ca.
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month
Jewellry Shop Open House at 222 William Street, Radisson, SK from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1st Friday of the Month The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners & experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318. Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m. Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306446-2269.
Every Saturday
Battlefords District Farmers Market at 1202 - 100th Street, North Battleford (across from SaskTel) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. We have baking, eggs, honey, veggies, fruit, lotions, woodworking and bedding plants.
Once A Month on Saturdays
Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory.There is no fee. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.
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 5:00 Thursday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.
Saturday, August 6 Saturday, August 6
Radisson Fair Parade at 11:00 a.m. Gymkhana, slopitch, kid’s activities, supper, exhibits and dance during the day and evening.
Sunday, August 7
Radisson Fair Pancake Breakfast, horse show, slopitch, vintage tractor pull, petting zoo and supper.
Sunday, August 7
Crane Creek Interdenominational Church Service at 2:00 p.m. Guest speaker Randy Holt. Entertainment and fellowship. Lunch to follow. Bring lawn chairs. For more info contact Anne at anned@ sasktel.net. Everyone welcome. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m.Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - PAGE 17
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How to have no fear of the iceman’s coming There are subjects we try to avoid in polite company, some because they are gross and nauseating to us, others because they might offend an individual’s feelings. But there is one particular topic that is spoken of with particular discomfort, and often shunned. An experience often anticipated with dread, death. In his profane 1939 play, The Iceman Cometh, playwright Eugene O’Neill depicts a number of drunken occupants in a bar, blathering on – for nearly five hours – about their fanciful dreams and faded hopes. The better days they look for are an alcoholic delusion. In truth, the Iceman (a symbol of death) lurks in their midst, unseen and largely unacknowledged, but an inevitable destiny. What a depressing scene! How different life and death are viewed by those who know Christ as Saviour. Then death is seen, not as a hopeless end, but as a door to endless hope. Poet and hymn writer John Milton wrote: “Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.” “We know that when He [Christ] is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” (I Jn. 3:2) “As for me,” says the psalmist, “I will see
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Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness” (Ps. 17:15). “In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Ps. 16:11) The Saviour died on the cross of Calvary to take the wages of our sin upon Himself, that we, through faith in Him, might receive the gift of eternal life. (Rom. 6:23) With that assurance, for the Christian, death is “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” (II Cor. 5:8) So Paul speaks of his “desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.” (Phil. 1:23) The Lord Jesus declared, “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. (Jn. 14:2-3) It was for our presence with
Him in heaven that Christ petitioned His heavenly Father. (Jn. 17:24), “Thus we shall always be with the Lord.” (I Thess. 4:17) James Montgomery (1771-1854), a school dropout, became a suc-
cessful newspaper editor and hymn writer. He gave us the Christmas carol Angels from the Realms of Glory. And, the year before his death, wrote a sublime, though little known, hymn about the believer’s eternal future. It should be in every hymn book, but is not. (Note: “pent” means confined; “anon” means soon.) “Forever with the Lord!” / Amen, so let it be! / Life from His death is in that word / ’Tis immortality. / Here in the body pent, / Absent from Him I roam, / Yet nightly pitch my mov-
ing tent / A day’s march nearer home. / My Father’s house on high, / Home of my soul, how near / At times to faith’s foreseeing eye / Thy golden gates appear! / Ah! then my spirit faints / To reach the land I love, / The bright inheritance of saints, / Jerusalem above.” “Yet clouds will intervene, / And all my prospect flies; / Like Noah’s dove, I flit between / Rough seas and stormy skies. / Anon the clouds depart, / The winds and waters cease, / While sweetly o’er my gladdened heart / Expands
Served with wisdom, please
This week I had occasion to spend a couple of days with my best friend in the major trauma section of the emergency ward at our local hospital. It was stressful to say the least and because of the nature of that person’s illness, it also was fairly quiet (quiet, at least, for an emergency ward). I sat without speaking much, a huge challenge for me, and sometimes read. Mostly I pondered and prayed. That person is home now and slowly improving, but the thoughts garnered during that time continue to take
precedence. Death or permanent impairment could easily have happened, although thank God, neither did but out of that experience some of the following questions burned themselves into my mind and heart: First, what are my greatest challenges? Next, how do I best meet them? And, last but far from least, what am I
doing to avoid finding myself in the same situation as my friend? Here are the three answers I came up with to those three questions. My greatest challenges include deciding priorities in my life, deciding which risks are wise choices and which are foolish or unnecessary and, yielding to the temptation to eat the wrong thing at the wrong time. I decided I could best address challenges by recognizing and planning my defences. Taking risks will have to be evaluated carefully,
the bow of peace. / “Forever with the Lord!” / Forever in His will, / The promise of that faithful word, / Lord, here in me fulfil. / With You at my right hand, / Then I shall never fail; / Uphold me, Lord, and I shall stand, / Through grace I will prevail.” “So when my latest breath / Breaks through the veil of pain, / By death I shall escape from death, / And life eternal gain. / That resurrection word, / That shout of victory: / Once more, “Forever with the Lord!” / Amen, so let it be!”
contrary to my “by nature” impulsive reactions to many situations. The doctor attending to a different patient unknowingly provided encouragement and confirmation to me regarding an eating plan. I couldn’t help but overhear his words to a grossly obese gentleman in the next bed and the advice he gave him involved exactly the same regime as I began last year. PS: The same three temptations were thrown at Jesus (Luke 4). He overcame and through Him, so can we.
Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd
ANGLICAN PARISH
SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
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.
Hosanna Life Center Worship/Prayer House Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield
Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Canadian National Baptist Convention
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
Phone 306-445-9096
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
OFFICE 306-445-3836
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
Living Water Ministry
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Members of Christian Ministers Association
1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN
Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. Sundays - 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
1491 - 103RD STREET CALL FOR TIME 306-481-5073
Community Baptist Church
Notre Dame (RC) Parish
Reclaim Outreach Centre A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting
1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford
Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
962A - 102 Street Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.
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Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338
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Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - PAGE 19
Gardening during the dog days of summer Now’s not the time to slack off if you want to continue to enjoy the beauty and bounty that you’ve worked so hard for up to now. So here are a few essential tasks (some would say chores, but that’s such an ugly word) for the hottest time of the year. First and foremost, continue to give your plants adequate water. Thundershowers notwithstanding, late summer can be dry and hot. Like people, plants can struggle along with poor nutrition for some time, but without water, death can occur within a few days. Water is essential for photosynthesis, cooling and nutrient uptake. This latter occurs somewhat passively as water, loaded with dissolved nutrients, is absorbed through the root system. What may appear as nutrient deficiencies (yellow or purple leaves, poor fruit development, stunted growth) may simply be a lack of adequate water. If your plants have just started to wilt, they will recover if you water them immediately. Left too long, they may recover only partially, appearing permanently wilted, with flower buds, blossoms and fruit dropping off. Damage to tomatoes can appear long after the plant has recovered: fruit that established during even a brief drought can develop blossom-endrot. The fruit may appear normal from the top, but the bottom will be brown and mushy. Other plants like peppers can be affected as well. To prevent this disorder, ensure even soil moisture throughout the growing season; mulching helps too. In general, give your lawn and garden one inch of water per week, taking into account anything that falls for free from the sky. It is better to irrigate deeply infrequently to encourage deep rooting rather than several short bursts of water. This helps droughtproof your plants. Time
how long it takes to capture one inch of water in a shallow container when irrigating to gauge how long to run your sprinklers. Don’t forget to keep your compost pile moist to keep it humming along too. And containers need to be watered daily. Do not fall behind on weeding. Weeds are well adapted to poor growing conditions, are extremely competitive, take advantage of open spaces and are particularly good at reproduction and establishment. If you let them go to seed, you will be fighting a bigger battle next year. Watch out for winter annual weeds. These are weeds that germinate in late summer and early fall (e.g shepherd’s purse, stinkweed, chickweed) and overwinter as an evergreen, ready to flower in early spring. Avoid pruning trees and shrubs except to remove diseased or damaged branches. Pruning now may stimulate new, succulent growth at a time when the plants should be starting to prepare for winter with current season growth maturing and ceasing to grow. Wait until mid-September (or better, January to March) to do any substantial maintenance pruning for the year. Continue to deadhead your ornamental plants. This includes summer flowering shrubs like spirea and potentilla; give these a very light shear to just remove the spent flowers. This will do three things. One, it keeps your plants and garden looking tidy. Two, it may encourage more flowering. And three, energy will be directed from producing fruit and seed to sending it the root system to help perennial plants survive our prairie winter. It also helps ensure these plants do not become a weed problem in your garden. The seed heads of some late flowering plants like hydrangea can be left to provide winter interest. — This column is provided courtesy of the
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At left, inconsistent watering can result in blossom end inday tomatoes. It turnsrot out the I would get to see Donald Photo by Scot Nelson Trump was a very big day indeed. May 26, Trump clinched the necessary number of delegates to secure his place as the Republican nominee for president of the United States. On that day he travelled to Bismarck, N.D. to speak on the closing day of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in his first major policy speech on energy. I have attended this conference every year for six years, gathering enough stories to run over several editions each time. The media attending the conference were shepherded through our own U.S. Secret Service security screening. Our bags were thoroughly searched, we were wanded with metal detectors and the large, imposing sniffer dog was a fitting set piece along with the large presence of secret service and police, armoured and armed, uniformed and plain clothes. He landed in Bismarck a few minutes after the time he was supposed to be on stage. Around 7,700 people, one-third from the conference, the remainder outsiders, waited up to three hours to go through the security screening. They would wait a little longer. The media room, with its podium and lights, was electric with anticipation. As he was running late, many of us expected Trump would maybe make a short statement or take questions for five minutes before taking the stage. Instead, he took nearly 40 Regional Optimist minutes of questions. Prior to addressing the press, numerous oil executives, including Continental Resources CEO Harold Hamm, took their place behind the podium. Despite the fact he came to North Dakota to talk energy, nearly 20 minutes into this unexpectedly long media availability, no one had asked about oil. This is when, standing at the far edge of room with three secret service agents within arm’s reach, I got a chance to ask my questions about the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline project. True to form, he wants a piece for the United States. He would It turns the day I also lookout at TransCanada’s would get toUpland see Donald proposed Pipeline. Not familiar with big the day projTrump was a very ect, he said his bias would indeed. May 26, Trump be to approve it as well. clinched the necessary
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Pipeline, but the people of the United States should be given a piece, a significant piece, of the profits. Right now Obama would have said, “Yes” or “No,” and most politicians would say, “Yes, we’ll approve it,” or “No, we won’t.” I’m saying, “Yes, absolutely, we’ll approve it. But I want a piece of the profits because we’re making it happen through eminent domain and other things. I want a piece of the profits for the United States. That’s how we’re going to make our country rich again, just one way out of thousands, but that’s how we’re going to make our country rich again and how we’re going to make America great again. You understand what I’m saying? Pipeline News: TransCanada would like to build a pipeline from Williston that Mr. Hamm could ac-
tually ship his oil through, into Saskatchewan … Trump: This is a different pipeline? Pipeline News: It’s called the Upland Pipeline, 300,000 barrels a day, TransCanada … Trump: Do you like the idea? Pipeline News: It’s great, it’s basically … Trump: No, no. Do you like the idea? As a reporter? You’re not supposed to say, but that’s OK. (Laughter in room) Pipeline News: I’m the only person in Saskatchewan who writes on energy. I love the idea. Trump: We would look at it. Look, I’m going to look at anything. I’m going to look at anything. A lot of times, pipelines are so much better. Instead of going on trains and having all the problems caused by that, it’s underground. Environmentally, they’re better in many
cases. But we’re going to take a look at it. Pipeline News: The difference is this pipeline would allow Mr. Hamm to export oil through Canada, into Canada, and also overseas through a Canadian port. Trump: Okay, well I’m not aware of that one, but we will certainly take a look at it. I will tell you my basic bias would be to approve. I want to approve for jobs, and the concept of pipelines is OK, if they’re going from the right place to the right place, OK? *** I would hope someone was going to ask the Keystone XL question, but no one had. Canada has wanted to hear a “Yes” to that question for seven years, having heard only “Wait, wait, wait, wait, maybe, wait, wait, no!” from President Obama. Continued on Page 6
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The Upland Pipeline would be an integral part of the proposed Energy East Pipeline, allowing North Dakota to ship up to 300,000 barrels per day from Williston, N.D., to Moosomin where it would join up with the proposed Cromer Lateral (taking Saskatchewan oil) and feed into the 1.1 million barrel per day Energy East mainline. Pipeline News: Sir, I think I’m the only Canadian press here. The Keystone XL project caused great disruption to Canada-U.S. relations. Would you approve the project? Would you invite TransCanada to build it? Donald Trump: Yes I would. Totally. It should be approved. I’m not saying we shouldn’t get a better deal. See, Obama would approve it or not approve it. Hillary is probably not going to approve it, from
what I understand. I look at it differently. I would absolutely approve it, 100 per cent, but I want a better deal. Because listen, here’s the difference between Harold Hamm and myself, and you, or let’s say, Obama, who doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing. Here’s the difference. I’m going to say, “Folk’s, we’re going to let you build a pipeline. But give us a piece.” We’re going to have to use eminent domain. You know, remember when all the conservatives went, “Eminent domain! Eminent domain!” Well, their favourite project is the Keystone Pipeline. If you read the Keystone documents, a big section is devoted to eminent domain. Because without eminent domain, that pipeline wouldn’t go 10 feet. You understand that. I want the Keystone
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what I understand. I look at it differently. I would absolutely approve it, 100 per cent, but I want a better deal. Because listen, here’s the difference between Harold Hamm and myself, and you, or let’s say, Obama, who doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing. Here’s the difference. I’m going to say, “Folk’s, we’re going to let you build a pipeline. But give us a piece.” We’re going to have to use eminent domain. You know, remember when all the conservatives went, “Eminent domain! Eminent domain!” Well, their favourite project is the Keystone Pipeline. If you read the Keystone documents, a big section is devoted to eminent domain. Because without eminent domain, that pipeline wouldn’t go 10 feet. You understand that.
Pipeline, but the people of the United States should be given a piece, a significant piece, of the profits. Right now Obama would have said, “Yes” or “No,” and most politicians would say, “Yes, we’ll approve it,” or “No, we won’t.” I’m saying, “Yes, absolutely, we’ll approve it. But I want a piece of the profits because we’re making it happen through eminent domain and other things. I want a piece of the profits for the United States. That’s how we’re going to make our country rich again, just one way out of thousands, but that’s how we’re going to make our country rich again and how we’re going to make America great again. You understand what I’m saying? Pipeline News: TransCanada would like to build a pipeline from Williston that Mr. Hamm could ac-
tually ship hisExcellent oil through, cases. But we’re going to Location! This home is located… in a nice quiettake neighborhood into Saskatchewan a look at it. and has a big mature yard! The roof was done 2 Trump: This is isa hardwood differ- flooring Pipeline years ago. There and newer News: The windows. For your personal viewing, call Tricial 306-is this pipeline ent pipeline? difference 441-5219. MLS®573385 Pipeline News: It’s would allow Mr. Hamm called the Upland Pipeline, to export oil through 300,000 barrels a day, Canada, into Canada, and TransCanada … also overseas through a Trump: Do you like the Canadian port. idea? Trump: Okay, well I’m Pipeline News: It’s not aware of that one, but great, it’s basically … we will certainly take a Trump: No, no. Do you look at it. I will tell you like the idea? As a reportmy basic bias would be er? You’re not supposed to to approve. I want to say, but that’s OK. approve for jobs, and the (Laughter in room) concept of pipelines is Pipeline News: I’m OK, if they’re going from the only person in Saskthe right place to the right atchewan who writes on place, OK? energy. I love the idea. *** Trump: We would look I would hope someat it. Look, I’m going to one was going to ask the look at anything. I’m goKeystone XL question, but ing to look at anything. A no one had. Canada has lot of times, pipelines are wanted to hear a “Yes” so much better. Instead to that question for seven of going on trains and years, having heard only having all the problems “Wait, wait, wait, wait, caused by that, it’s undermaybe, wait, wait, no!” ground. Environmentally, from President Obama. they’re better in many Continued on Page 6
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