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North Battleford, Sask.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Visitors Welcome ...

The Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre officially opened Thursday evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the renovated building. People on hand included North Battleford Mayor Ian Hamilton, Battleford Mayor Derek Mahon and Battlefords MLA and Minister of the Environment Herb Cox. One of the main renovations included insulating the building to ensure it can be open year-round. The total investment for the project was $301,669.50, made up by $49,962 from Destination Battlefords and $251,707.50 from the Battlefords River Valley Board. The property was originally occupied by Battlefords Superslide but the City of North Battleford later took the property over and by 1998 the Battlefords Wildlife Federation leased and operated it as the Battlefords Wildlife Federation Nature Centre. It was transferred to the Battlefords River Valley Board in 2014, with Destination Battlefords relocating there to offer visitor information services. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

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Environmental award celebrated at City Hall By John Cairns Staff Reporter

June 22 marked another chance for City of North Battleford officials to bask in the glory of their recent national environmental award. City Manager Jim Puffalt formally presented Mayor Ian Hamilton the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators Award of Excellence for the Environment for communities under 20,000. The award is in recognition of the new Lystek system at the wastewater treatment

plant that converts biosolids into fertilizer, preventing the biosolids from going into the landfill. The award had been presented to Puffalt and his team in Jasper at the CAMA national conference and this was an opportunity to share the award with the mayor and members of council. The presentation follows an open-house held the previous Friday at the wastewater treatment plant in which the new Lystek system was displayed. In remarks at council Monday, Councillor Ryan Bater praised the new system.

Pictured at the presentation of the CAMA award to city council Monday are Environmental Manager Tammy MacCormack, Director of Operations Stewart Schafer, Mayor Ian Hamilton and City Manager Jim Puffalt. Photo by John Cairns

City not thrilled about RM industrial park By John Cairns Staff Reporter

City Hall in North Battleford is making it known they are not pleased with a proposed industrial subdivision in the RM of North Battleford. The proposal calls for a parcel of land to be subdivided into nine industrial or commercial sites and the idea is to accommodate new development in the RM adjacent to Railway Avenue. The Community Planning Branch had brought the proposed subdivision to North Battleford council for comment and review. But the location of the industrial subdivision, adjacent to the City’s boundaries, has raised a red flag for administration officials.

At a June 22 meeting, city council passed a resolution advising Community Planning Branch to refuse the industrial park, citing several concerns. One of the main issues is traffic going into the area from Territorial Drive. Railway Avenue and McMillan Road would be the two access roads to the proposed subdivision from Territorial. “It’s increasing the intensity of the area. It’s going from one 40-acre parcel to eight or nine different industrial parcels,” said City Manager Jim Puffalt to reporters after the council meeting. “So that’s going to increase, we believe, traffic onto Territorial Drive. Certainly that’s the same type of development that we have

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in our industrial subdivision. This is very close to the residential, it’s already there. It also is bordering on future residential that may come at some point in time.” The “future residential” that Puffalt refers to is located directly to the south of the proposed industrial subdivision. The existing residential area is located half a kilometer away to the southeast. “Incompatible land use” was among the concerns ex-

pressed by the City, referring to those nearby residential areas. Other concerns were the implications for fire and protection, future growth of the City, and the impact on infrastructure such as roads. As for the potential increase in traffic, concern was expressed about safety going in and out of the proposed industrial park onto Territorial Drive. The City is urging a Transportation Impact Assessment be done before any development

takes place. “It’s more so the infrastructure on Territorial Drive that is going to be an issue,” said Puffalt, who is concerned North Battleford would foot the bill for those costs. He described the development as an “urban-type” industrial park, and added it “probably shouldn’t occur on our borders.” The RM also proposes to develop 14 residential acreages near the river valley.

They would be located about two kilometers from the city boundaries and Railway Avenue and McMillan Road off Territorial Drive would be the two access roads to it. This time the city advised Community Planning Branch they had no issue with the rezoning of the area to residential, but had concerns about the impact on City infrastructure. They recommended a Transportation Impact Assessment be done.

BBEX nominations sought By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards application kits are now available online at www.battlefordschamber.com, and there are some significant changes coming to this year’s awards. The main one is in the marquee category of Business of the Year. In the past the category had been treated as one of the six open category awards and had its own specific application kit. Now, it will be awarded to one business from the entire finalist list in the six open categories. That means finalists in all BBEX Awards categories excluding Heritage will now be eligible in this category. The other categories include Heritage, New Busi-

ness Venture, Marketing, Community Contribution, Customer Service, Micro Business and, finally, a new category called Battlefords Best Employer. This is to reward businesses that excel in how employees are involved in strategic goals and company values and how human and supporting resources have been optimized to obtain

or sustain commercial success. Testimonials from employees will add a new and dynamic aspect to the program. Also included in the new award category is one on the development of a workplace safety plan, given that Saskatchewan has the second-worst workplace injury record in Canada. The hope is to encourage employers

and companies to promote their workplace safety plans and work to achieve zero injuries. Application kits are available online and you can contact the Chamber for further information. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 24. The BBEX Awards Gala is to be held Oct. 6 at the Dekker Centre.

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Several members of the Battlefords RCMP volunteered to have their heads shaved last week to help raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life. The head shaving also included a barbecue that was open to the public and saw money raised through food sales and pledges for the Canadian Cancer Society. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

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Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Hosts Aboriginal Week Event Downtown June 21-27 was National Aboriginal Week and Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre joined in the celebrations by staging a pancake breakfast outside their offices Friday in downtown North Battleford. Entertainment continued throughout the morning and into the afternoon, with attractions for the children including Larry the Balloon Man and a bouncy castle. Photos by John Cairns

News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: What is your reaction to news that Ray Fox has withdrawn as federal Liberal candidate over a photo on his Facebook page of a woman with a black eye? • He had to go. Domestic violence is no laughing matter. 35% • An unfortunate mistake, because Fox has been a positive leader in many areas. 33% • This episode is less about Ray Fox and more about the Liberals being in shambles. 8% • So what? Fox should have stayed on. 8% • Doesn’t affect me, I wasn’t going to vote Liberal anyway. 16%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll: RCMP are moving away from a focus on statistics in their reports to the City of North Battleford toward emphasis on initiatives undertaken to meet community safety objectives. What do you think? • That’s great. Statistics never really paint a clear picture of what is happening in the community. • Statistics are necessary to show what is happening in the community. • The monthly reports should be a balance of statistics and prevention and enforcement initiatives.

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Council Notes

Noise from tent revival approved Staff It was a busy night at city council Monday with a number of resolutions passed. Here is a look at some of them: An exception to section 10 of the Noise Bylaw has been approved for a Big Tent Revival behind the Battlefords Friendship Centre July 16-19. They received an ex-

tension for Thursday from 9 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 11 p.m. A number of Planning Committee recommendations have also been approved: An application to temporarily close the rear alley between 102nd and 103rd Streets off Railway Avenue East was approved to accommodate development of a community garden and

area beautification. G & C Asphalt was awarded the contract for 2015 Capital Works Projects - Roadways - Contract 3 at a bid price of $1,837,797.56, plus GST. Amendments were approved for the proposed Kildeer Subdivision of Part Block 5 and 6, Plan AA4279, with the mayor and city clerk authorized to execute the amended agree-

Sharps pickup by NBFD Staff The City of North Battleford Fire Department is reporting a sharps pickup at about 9 a.m. Friday morning. The pickup occurred at the 1700 block of 101st Street. The needles were located and re-

moved from the property. One apparatus and three personnel were called to the scene. Battlefords Fire is reminding residents that should they find any needles they should not touch them, and instead they should immediately call 911 and the fire department will collect them.

ment between the City and ASSA Properties Inc. Council carried a resolution calling for the delay of a proposed development project for the 100th Street service road north of 20th Avenue until 2016. Finally, council gave first reading to a bylaw to rezone Lot 1, Block 56, Plan 102162710 from a R1 Residential District to a R4 Residential District. The property is for a Fairview Heights condominium.

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CORNER Acknowledge the ‘D’ word By Becky Doig Editor

I walked to a nearby business Sunday to buy coffee for Jayne Foster and myself as we put in a lonely shift to ensure crazy deadlines, in a week with a holiday smack in the middle, are met. As I walked up to the till a man in front of me was purchasing a huge armload of fireworks. “Yikes,” I thought, “I certainly hope he’s going to be careful with those.” The Department of the Environment has banned the lighting of fireworks in all campgrounds and provincial forests because it is so amazingly dry, everywhere. There have been reports of significant rain here and there, but it certainly hasn’t been general. I have noted on several occasions a decent shower in North Battleford doesn’t mean Battleford will be gifted likewise. There will be puddles on the north side of the river and the pavement not even wet on the south. The parched earth quickly soaks up what little falls, and the hot, relentless sun that follows, quickly burns the moisture away. There are even faint whispers of the “D” word, which governments seem so reluctant to use. That’s probably because by actually acknowledging drought, the agencies have to get to work to figure out what needs to be done to provide relief to those affected. Never mind that cattle producers have known for weeks they will have little or no feed to store up for the winter. I can sense another “Hay West” movement brewing, while government agencies drag their feet about putting their drought relief programs into effect. You don’t have to look any further than the canola crop along Territorial Drive near the river to see how the situation is affecting crops. Germination is spotty, development is delayed and the weeds are flourishing. Keeping the garden and lawn watered are constant tasks and it is evident, while driving around the community, many have given up and decided to let nature take its course. The North Battleford Fire Department recently lifted its open fire ban for the third time this summer. NBFD always admonishes residents to be careful with any fire, however. Why anyone would want to light an open air fire in an urban setting is beyond me. Stick to your fire pits, folks. Lifting the ban may have been premature given the ongoing hot dry weather we’ve been experiencing, with little change on the horizon. Rain is in the forecast for Canada Day, but please, if you’re using fireworks to celebrate, use the utmost caution. A wildfire is devastating to people, wildlife and the landscape. Don’t be the source of one.

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Liberals lose a solid candidate Dear Editor This is in regards to the written article in the June 23 News-Optimist (“Oh ye without sin, only you may run for office”) about Ray Fox. I have known Ray for 36 years or more. I worked with Ray on the ambulance service for many years. I must say we have all done things we are not proud of, but I have watched Ray change his life. He is a family man who loves his wife and children. Ray Fox has accomplished so much for our community that he can be proud of. The News-Optimist recently printed a detailed article outlining Ray’s many contributions to society, resulting in him receiving a very prestigious award. I believe the remarks Jenni Byrne made were not justified. The posting on Ray’s Facebook page was not meant to encourage abuse. I believe she should refrain from attacking such a respectable figure in our community. I hope the remarks Byrne made against Ray Fox were not prejudiced. As long as I have known Ray, I have respected him and he will always be a true friend. I believe we have lost a great candidate for the Liberal Party. I believe Ray would have been a strong, potentially winning candidate and I believe that is what scared Byrne. I have to agree with Jane Shury in that Ray did not mean

anything serious by his remarks. It should tell the public something profound that Ray withdrew from the political campaign without being asked. The public needs to open up their eyes to the fact that Ray is a respectable and responsible gentleman in our community. I would like to see Ray pick up his campaign and continue to run for the Liberal Party. Gerald Gratton North Battleford

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CWL learns about Lighthouse initiatives By Helen Mennsa Chairperson At a March meeting Caitlin Glencrous, supervisor of “The Lighthouse”, spoke to members of the Notre Dame Catholic Women’s League about this new emergency shelter in the Battlefords. It is located at 962 – 102nd St. In North Battleford. Glencrous, who has a criminal justice degree, stated volunteers are needed to help in the daily routine at the shelter including meal preparation as well as donations of food items and toiletries. Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous counselling will also be part of their services. March 21 the CWL diocesan convention was held in Battleford at St. Vital Church. Main speaker, Pastor Fr. Greg Elder, spoke on “why we do the things we do the way we do them.” Erna Day was installed as the new diocesan president as well as several other members across our diocese installed as executive mem-

bers and chair people of the committees. April 18, Notre Dame CWL hosted their first spring trade show at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with proceeds going to help support the K of C Council No. 2094 with the expenses of running their hall. At the 11 a.m. mass April 27, the Feast of Our Lady of Good Council, several years of service pins were awarded. The 67th annual Saskatchewan CWL convention was held June 1 and 2 at the Church of the Resurrection in Regina. After the presentation of colours, O Canada and opening prayers, greetings were brought by hosting council’s president Audrey Patrick and hosting council’s spiritual advisor, Fr. Stephen Bill. Welcomes and greetings were also added by Councillor Mike O’Donnell of the City of Regina, arch diocese president Lyn Rogers and diocesan spiritual advisor Fr. Ed Hengen.

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A donation of $1,000 raised by the John Paul II Collegiate Key Club to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace was made recently as a result of the Paper Scissors ROCK World Championship at the school, now in its seventh year. Social justice is one of the interests of the Key Club and Development and Peace has a long history of education, justice and relief programming throughout the developing world. At the cheque presentation were Key Club staff advisor Joey Sadlowski, Key Club president Khrystia MacKinnon, Development and Peace Saskatchewan staff member Armella Sontag, Key Club vice-president Megan Hodges and staff advisor Dennis Mercer. “This year, against staggering odds, we had a repeat world champion, Tim Martins,” says Mercer. In the poster is Tim Martins, ready to defend his title as Paper Scissors ROCK World Champion. Photos submitted

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In his g food quire rin es, ate pa uri rel inj pre ld d in an cou bra I n th ing wi rso epp le pe (pr peop eels “He was the only they’d see it.” by ongoing pain on wh ing due to his injured wrists), body else, because he case, it is exacerbated no igu e, fat tim is the at to does whatever errands from his other injuries.

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Tips for drought proofing your lawn By Erl Svendsen

Mowing

Keep your lawn long, especially during drought. Mow no shorter than 6 – 7.5 centimetres. Never remove more than one-third of the grass at one time. Keep mower blades sharp to reduce stress and speed recovery and regrowth. Mow in early evening, after the heat of the day has passed. Using your mulching option (i.e. leave clippings in place). This not only covers the small areas of bare soil between plants helping to reduce evaporation, it also adds organic matter to the soil over time, helping to retain soil moisture. Leaving the clippings in place also means that the nutrients the grass has absorbed are released back into the soil as the clippings break down instead of being transported to the landfill each week. Bottom line – fertilizer requirements go down.

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The typical fertilizer recommendation is to apply one to two kilograms of nitrogen per 100 square meters, split between two or three equal applications over the season. However, during a drought, cut back rate to avoid encouraging lush, water-needy growth.

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Midget Beavers sweep doubleheader with Regina By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was a hot day in the stands and on the field as North Battleford Beavers lit up the scoreboard in double-header action against the Regina Blue Jays in AA midget baseball action Sunday. The games at Beaver Lions Stadium were played in sunny 30 C conditions. The bats were hot as well,

though some of the fielding left much to be desired at times. Wild pitches and errant throws dominated the two games. In game one the Beavers opened the scoring in the first, and then Brock Thomson’s bloop single in the third scored Gavin Nolin from second to make it 2-0 Beavers. The Beavers extended the lead to 4-0 in the fifth with two more runs. Nolin

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Gavin Wourms pitched solidly for the North Battleford Beavers in their first game against Regina, not giving up a run in his turn on the mound. The Beavers won the game 8-4 and also game two 9-7 to sweep the double-header with the Blue Jays.

rocky start.A bloop single by Connor Prevost scored a run from second to give the Blue Jays the early lead. With runners at the corners and one out, Prevost then scored on a throw to second that picked off the runner from first. That made it 2-0 Blue Jays heading to

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Fate deals a devastating natural disaster A tornado has struck the trailer park. And like with any natural disaster, it’s going to take weeks and weeks to clean up. The 2015 Saskatchewan Roughriders’ regular season began in the worst possible fashion Saturday night as quarterback Darian Durant left the lid-lifting game just before halftime on a cart. Durant’s Riders were trailing the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers 15-14 at the time. With back-up pivot Kevin Glenn coming in for Durant for the second half, Saskatchewan flirted with the lead. The game was tied 23-23 going into the fourth quarter and Saskatchewan even led by a field goal with 10 minutes to go. However at the same time Durant was being assessed by the club’s doctors, Bomber quarterback Drew Willy was impres-

sively leading his team to a startling upset victory. When the clock struck 0:00, the Blue Bombers were on top 26-23. And the bad news was just beginning. Rider head coach Corey Chamblin told a packed post game news conference that they’d have an official assessment of Durant’s status later Saturday night and that the team would inform the world of the news via a news conference Monday morning. Minutes after the presser was adjourned, Chamblin was handed the fateful news. Durant, the Face of the Franchise, had suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon and his 2015 season was over. It had lasted less than 30 minutes. Chamblin even asked if they could reassemble the media, but by then it was too late. And with that, the entire Rider Nation was

sent reeling. Assuredly the Roughriders never felt they’d have to cash in on the insurance policy that is Kevin Glenn this soon. They’d stated publicly that they’d hoped Glenn wouldn’t have to be used, except sparingly, at all this year. And the 36-year old quarterback was fine with that. Now, it’s Kevin Glenn’s team. The 2014 season went down the tubes in midSeptember when Durant suffered that season-ending right elbow injury in Winnipeg’s Banjo Bowl. Now,

Mitsuing wraps up dash for cash at Onion Lake By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The five-day Onion Lake Cree Nation stop on the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association tour schedule ended Sunday night with the dash for cash to see who would claim prize money of $25,000. Ray Mitsuing’s wagon had top spot in the fourday aggregate prior to Sunday with an overall time of 5:08.27. With a day four running time of 1:15.93, Mitsuing took day money and was

joined by Kris Molle, BJ Carey and Layne Bremner in the final dash for cash Sunday night. For that crucial race Mitsuing drew barrel No. 1, Bremner drew 2, Molle 3 and Carey 4. When the horn sounded Bremner had the early jump before Mitsuing caught him and opened a lead. It was a tight finish, but as they hit the line it was Mitsuing who managed to hold off a late charge from Molle and Bremner to win the $25,000 at Onion Lake. Unofficial results Sunday saw Mitsuing with a run-

ning time of 1:16:68, which was also the fastest running time of the night. Bremner wound up second at 1:17.86, Molle finished third after being hit with a two-second penalty for having a wagon ahead of the barrel and failure to stop, for a time of 1:19:53, and Carey, penalized one second for a late outrider, finished fourth at 1:19.76. The biggest event of the season for the chuckwagon racers begins Friday night as the Rangeland Derby at the Calgary Stampede gets underway.

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many are writing the 2015 season off as well. Season ticket holders were offering up their seats on social media for the balance of the season before midnight even struck on Saturday. But it’s far, far too soon for that. As stated at the beginning of this column, the damage is still being assessed. And it extends well beyond Durant. “Shea Emry was down, Nic Demski was down, Keenan MacDougall was down, and Marshay Green,” Chamblin huffed at the news conference, referring to their rash of injured starters. “Hell, everybody but me almost. That was tough. The toughest part is they worked their tails off all camp to get in shape and then a bug bites us all at one time. There’s no amount of prep you can do for that.”

I’m not kidding. It was literally like a tornado blasted that locker room. The post game quotes were grief-stricken. “It sucks. For real,” groaned defensive end Alex Hall. “It just really sucks. We didn’t execute. A lot of fundamental mistakes. Winnipeg did a good job capitalizing on our mistakes and doing what they’re supposed to do.” Sophomore receiver/ returner Ryan Smith was equally stunned, moments after admirably filling in for injured veteran Weston Dressler. He was quick to look to the immediate future with Kevin Glenn at the helm. “Anytime you see a player like (Durant) go out, I kind of lost my breath,” Smith admitted on CKRM’s postgame show. “You gotta bounce back. We rallied around K.G. and he’s been a great player for a long time. We’re excited to play for and with him.” When Durant went down last year, the whole world could see the team sagged over its final nine games. However the Riders’ brain trust felt they

adequately made steps in the off-season to ensure that wouldn’t happen again. Time will tell. But Durant can’t tackle, nor can Glenn. And the Riders’ shoddy defensive play was as much, or more, of a culprit in Week 1 than any injury to their starting quarterback. “It was poor tackling,” Chamblin admitted. “We’re a better tackling team, or we will be, than we were tonight. The offense had their trials but they had their successes, too. Special teams had some troubles. It was 30-26 but we still had a chance. If we can correct those things, we’ll be back in the swing of it.” Again, the damage is still being assessed. And it’s major. In fact it’s the most devastating set of circumstances to happen to this franchise since the 2009 Grey Cup and the infamous 13th Man incident. Who in the world saw this coming? A natural disaster indeed. — Rod Pedersen is the Voice of the Roughriders on the CKRM Rider Radio Network

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OBITUARIES KULCHISKI: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Violet Annie Kulchiski of River Heights Lodge on June 19, 2015 at the age of 78. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Mike (Mae) Kulchisky, Red Deer, AB, sister Jo-Ann Lacher, Moose Jaw, SK; nephews Glenn (Bernie) Michaliew, Rosetown, SK, Michael (Cindy) Kulchisky, Red Deer, AB, Dean (Nola) Kulchisky, Innisfail, AB, Christopher (Susie) Lacher, Gold Coast, Australia; nieces Glenna Michaliew, North Battelford, SK, Gerry (Mike) Lefebvre, Burton, NB, Roxann (Herb) Charabin, North Battleford, SK, Kindra (Shayne) Wisner, Meota, SK, Michelle Michaliew, Battleford, SK and Crystal Lacher, Victoria, BC. Violet was predeceased by her parents Alex and Ruby Kulchiski; sister, Minnie Michaliew; brothers-in-law John Michaliew and Frank Lacher. Vi will be missed by all those that knew her. The Funeral service was held June 27, 2015 from the Sallows and McDonald-Wilson and Zehner Chapel with Father Cuong Luong officiating. Interment took place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens after the service. Honorary pallbearers were all her nieces and nephews Dean and Christopher. Pallbearers were: Michael Kulchisky, Glenn Michaliew, Shayne Wisner, Herb Charabin, Kohlten Kulchisky and Michael Charabin. The family have requested that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8; The Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2R3 or River Heights Lodge Auxiliary, 2001 99th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family has placed their trust with Sallows & McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306) 445-2418.

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SHIMEK: Joy Irma (Maxwell) Shimek November 11, 1920March 8, 2015. Joy passed away at Qualicum Manor, Qualicum Beach, BC where she was honoured and cared for with love and respect. Joy was predeceased by her husband, Earl James Shimek (December 27, 1912–December 20, 1993) who was born in Faith, South Dakota, US and grew up in Liberty, SK and their son, James Michael (April 9, 1946-September 25, 2013). Joy leaves a legacy of love and memories for her daughter-in-law, Janet Shimek, Airdrie, AB, daughter, Diane and Don Tobin, Parksville, BC and son, Bill and Janice Shimek, Red Deer, AB., eight grand-children, twelve great grand-children and one great-great granddaughter and an extended family that she was so proud of. Joy was the sixth child born to Fred and Ada Maxwell and grew up on Maple Knoll Farm, in Radisson, Sk. Joy had fond memories of her prairie roots and life on the farm with her seven siblings. She met the love of her life at a community dance in 1937. Earl had moved to Radisson to be the bookkeeper at the local flourmill. On September 4, 1939 Earl enlisted with the Saskatoon Light Infantry, Regimental # L1019, and arrived on the shores of Scotland on December 11, 1939. During the war years Joy stayed on the family farm to help her parents and she also volunteered in the community. Earl returned to Canada in June 1945 and they were married on August 29, 1945 at Westboro United Church in Ottawa. Earl received his discharge in February 1947 and he and Joy made Bresaylor, Sk their home for twenty-three years where they owned and operated a general store and the Post Office. They had wonderful memories of their life and friends in the area. They also farmed in the Ruddell area. In 1970 they moved to Battleford and owned and operated C&E Real Estate in North Battleford for the next seven years. They retired to Sardis BC in 1977. Joy enjoyed her many friends from the Carmen United Church Ladies group and volunteering at The Heritage Hospital. Joy and Earl enjoyed their garden and their many fruit trees and shared the bountiful harvests with family and friends. Earl loved nature and enjoyed hiking, fishing and hunting. He also golfed in the summer and bowled in the winter. They both enjoyed skating and picnicking and most of all hosting gatherings and parties for family and friends. Please join Joy and Earl’s family in Radisson, SK on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 1100am at the Radisson Cemetery for a brief ceremony and interment of their ashes. A celebration of their lives and a catered lunch will follow at the Radisson Community Hall at 12 noon. If you plan to attend the lunch, please RSVP by July 20, 2015 to joyandearlshimek@gmail.com ____________________________________________________

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JACKSON: Jason Justin was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan on October 9, 1973 and passed away in Stony Plain, Alberta on June 1, 2015 with his family at his side. Prayers and Funeral officiated by Father Slavko Dumec at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Carvel, Alberta. Cross Bearer, Wouter Geismann. Cantors, Richard & Mariya Andsrusiak; Honour guard by Parkland Football Association. Active pallbearers were friends Al Miller, Sean Ogilve, Bruce Mitchell, Kevin Colville, Dave Durie and Dwayne Kegler. Jason is survived by loving wife, Shelly, son, Braden; stepchildren, Gage, Chance and Sairyn; devoted mother, Linda Jackson (Don) and father, Raymond Jackson (Anne); and brother Robin (Kimber) and nephew Tyler; Aunt Louise Sendecki (Terry) and cousins Nikki and Neale; uncle Walter Dubyk (Florence) and cousins, Ronald, Shelley, Maureen, grandmother May Ford. Jason is predeceased by Baba and Gido (Bessie and Joe Dubyk) and grandparents, Clarence and Mabel Jackson, step grandmother, Alice, uncle Orest Dubyk and uncle Glen Ford. Jason was raised on the farm in the Speers, Saskatchewan area. He attended school in Speers, junior high and high school in the Battlefords. He attended SIAST in Saskatoon. Jason completed his interprovincial journeyman’s heavy duty mechanic ticket while working in the Yukon, BC, and Alberta. While in the Yukon, his son, Braden was born to Jason and Roxanne Watson. He was currently working as maintenance manager at Rebel Transport where he had a unique and valued relationship with boss, Ron Lystang. He met the love of his life, Rochelle Bouchard and they started a life together in Wabamun, Alberta area where they built a home. EULOGY Excerpts, from eulogy by brother, Robin: He was a big brother to me and like most big brothers, he beat the living heck out of me. And, for those who knew him, everyone said he was the ``decider``. Even as kids, he ruled the roost on the farm and the cousins were all kept in line by the swift justice of Jay. He was our protector and punisher all in the same vein and possibly, rightfully so, as he always took the blame for everything. I am pretty sure I had a way of getting under his skin, so he ensured he found a way to make sure I paid for it. After high school, Jason and I spent less time together but we always talked on the phone. A a lot of in-depth conversations will be missed - as one of his good friends, Al, an engineer, felt that Jason may have been one of the most intelligent guys he knew with his general knowledge about the way the world worked. As a journeyman heavy duty mechanic, I understand Jason did have a special gift for diagnosing certain issues with heavy equipment. I think it may have been a partial gift, but he also worked very hard at it, doing what needed to be done and getting the job done right. I have heard from a few sources that he was one of the best mechanics that they knew, and one gentleman from the Rocky Mountain House area would only allow Jason to work on his heavy equipment. Another major part of his life was - football. He so loved football and coaching, and always had the outside dream of taking coaching to the next level. Like many coaches, he was torn between all the time it took away from his family, but the football community was also his family. He was so proud of Braden and all his football accomplishments. Jason and Shelly were married on September 1, 2014. Jason mentioned to me that he never really found himself, until he found Shelly, and moved out to the Wabamun area. He absolutely loved the people, the place, and the culture “west of the fifth” and it was the happiest time of his life. His friends were a big part of his life, and I have no words for how much I appreciate in what manner everyone cared for Jason and Shelly. I am from Calgary and I don’t have near the sense of community that I feel out here. I feel he was fortunate to have everyone in his life, and I also believe that anyone that knew him, was also fortunate to have him in their lives. Jason was proud of his heritage like burning his Gidos’ cattle brand into his home bar. In the last months, Jason didn’t ask for much but what he really wanted was one good last summer, and to go the Speers 100th reunion. When Jason was diagnosed with colon cancer in November 2013, I was amazed with my brother’s courage and strength. We had many talks about various things, but I can honestly say he never once said ``why me``. TRIBUTE Tribute by Head Coach Chris Fricker, Panthers High School Football - Jason Jackson coached for Parkland Football for over a decade. He impacted every level as coach of Spruce Grove Cougars Minor Football, Spruce Grove Panthers High School Football and as Head Coach of the Stony Plain Marauders High School Football and Parkland Predators Midget Team. Jason is respected by his colleagues in the football community. We spent thousands of hours with Jason on the football field. By his colleagues he will be missed as our rough exterior friend who had the incredible ability to care enough to listen. He listened to us and he cared, he always came through for us. His stood up for his strong beliefs which made him a great leader. We listened to him and cared enough to come through for him. By his players he is remembered as that rough exterior coach that they respected enough to want to come through for. His players wanted to come through for him and did. Getting a “great job” from Jackson meant something because his players knew that Jason was genuinely as happy when they succeeded as they were. Jason knew that personal success would lead to team success and that’s what made him a great leader. Jason was a proud dad who loved football and was fortunate to have a son who had that same love of football. He loved Braden and was proud of the young capable man that he is. We will greatly miss Jason, or as he was called by us his football family, Coach Jackson. A high school football scholarship fund is being created in Jason’s name. For information, email robrayjackson@hotmail.com. ____________________________________________________

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Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

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Religious turmoil, financial upheaval and political uncertainty, all affecting humanity in every aspect of life. There is a common question that seems unanswered... What is wrong with this world? Something needs to change! Is there hope at all? Please come and find out what the Bible has to say regarding these topics. Richard is located approximately 26 miles east of North Battleford on Hwy. 40. Refreshments will follow. No collection will be taken.

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An offering children can bring to the Lord The precious treasure we have in our children has not always been fully recognized. Some take the old view that they are expected to behave, and otherwise not intrude on the adult world. Versions of the saying, “Children should be seen and not heard” can be traced back to before the time of Christ. Not all feel that way, of course. Years ago, the United Nations recommended to its member states that they establish a Universal Children’s Day, promoting the care of the young. Canada has done so, designating Nov. 20 for that purpose since 1993. When parents tried to bring their children to the Lord Jesus, His disciples presumed to shoo them away (Mk. 10:13). But “He was greatly displeased and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to Me.’” (vs. 14) Commending the simple and sincere trust of children as an example to all (vs. 15), “He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them.” (vs. 16) That anyone would prey on vulnerable children is despicable. Yet it happens all the time. Child abuse in various cruel and degrading forms is in the news almost daily. Not the least of these wrongs is the

“Can a little child like me thank the Father fittingly?” Her answer is a resounding, yes! A similar theme is taken up in another hymn, appearing around the same time as Dodge’s. But for this one we do not know the author. Again it raises the question of what a child can offer to our God and

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise‐Bible‐Studies.com

plague of abortion. That a child begins life at conception can be demonstrated scientifically. Yet we hear much of a woman’s right to “plan parenthood,” and little of the child’s right to live. The Lord will hold us accountable for turning a blind eye to this ongoing tragedy. (cf. Prov. 31:8; Lk. 17:2) In contrast, the Scriptures treat our children as a gift from God. When Esau asked his brother Jacob to identify the young who were with him, the latter responded, “[They are] the children whom God has graciously given your servant.” (Gen. 33:5) The psalmist confirms this view: “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord.” (Ps. 127:3) It’s the duty of parents to value God’s gift, not treat it as an unwanted nuisance. We are to “train up a child in the way he [or she] should go,” (Prov. 22:6) “telling to the genera-

tion to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works that He has done,” (Ps. 78:4) “that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice.” (Gen. 18:19) To do anything less than this is to fail in our duty to them, and to God. Many hymns have been written for children, some good, some bad. A sacred song for children ought not to talk down to them as inferiors. Nor should it burden them with complex doctrinal concepts for which they are not ready. But with those cautions, we have some good ones in our hymnals. Exactly 300 years ago, Isaac Watts (1674-1748) published a book including a children’s hymn about creation that we continue to use: I Sing the Mighty Power of God. In 1877, Mary Dodge (1831-1905) published another fine children’s hymn which begins,

King. The song says, “The wise may bring their learning, the rich may bring their wealth, / And some may bring their greatness, and some bring strength and health; / We, too, would bring our treasures to offer to the King; / We have no wealth or learning; what shall we children

bring?” And the answer: “We’ll bring Him hearts that love Him; we’ll bring Him thankful praise, / And young souls meekly striving to walk in holy ways; / And these shall be the treasures we offer to the King, / And these are gifts that even the poorest child may bring.”

I sing, simply because Some time ago a friend sent me a lovely card. Sketched in pencil there’s an image of a bird perched securely on a twig, beak open and lifted to the skies. A Chinese proverb reads: “A bird does not sing because it has an answer, but because it has a song.” I’ve attached it to the ledge on the shelf above my keyboard. The power of a song, be it that of a robin, sparrow, loon or one of the 10,000 bird species in the world, is impossible to express in mere words. Then, there is the unsurpassed loveliness of a hurting piece of humanity who refuses to stop singing no matter the ferocity of his or her circumstances.

The truth of that statement was stamped on my heart this week while attending a symphonic concert of music marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Holland from the Nazis. Just imagine this: Rudolf Karel wrote Nonet in 1945 while imprisoned in the Theresienstadt concentration camp; Olivier Messiaen wrote his Quatuor pur la Fin du Temps in 1941 while imprisoned in a German prisoner-of-war camp. (Not only that, three other

imprisoned musicians played his music in the night, after spending the day in hellish conditions.) These men were just two of the many who refused to quit making music even though they faced a certain death. “For these laws of yours have been my source of joy and singing through all these years of my earthly pilgrimage.” Psalm 119:54 (Living Bible) While most of us will be spared a martyr’s death, life gives us abundant opportunity to sing, not because there are answers, but because He gives us a song. No matter what I, or you, are facing today, may we reach deep into the recesses of our souls and sing a song!

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ANGLICAN PARISH

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.

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

Living Water Ministry

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

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

Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

All are welcome

Worship Service 10:30 am Every Sunday Coffee/Fellowship 9:30 am

10801 Winder Crescent

Evangellical Lutheran Church of Canada

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Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Members of Christian Ministers Association

Community Baptist Church

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 Service

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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

Everyone Welcome

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Gil Lapointe stands in front of two of the major items responsible for hitting underground lines and causing underground line issues during construction season. Photo by John Cairns

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Lapointe responsible for North Battleford and other north-central communities such as Prince Albert, Warman, and Martensville. He is mainly concentrating his efforts on the newer areas because that is where the majority of the new home construction is taking place, and home builds seem to be causing the bulk of the problems with fencing, decks, driveways and other projects. Lapointe’s job is to go around the sites and make sure line locates were requested before digging, and to make sure a safe digging plan is being followed by those excavating. But he notes that even with safety flags in the ground many are getting too close with their digging. In the photo, Lapointe is seen standing in front of two pieces of digging equipment

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