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City Hosts Neighbourhood Event

The first of four community barbecues put on by the Department of Leisure Services along with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design was held on the grounds of Connaught School Thursday evening between 5:30 and 7 p.m. The event was being held as a way for people to get to know their neighbours and promote a safer community, with three more barbecues happening elsewhere in the city each Thursday for the next three weeks. There were plenty of free hot dogs handed out plus games for the kids. As well, Devin MacAulay of the city’s planning department was there to get feedback from the public on formalized neighbourhoods. Photos by John Cairns

EMS Week a Reason to Celebrate

It was EMS Week in the city of North Battleford last week. Folks from WPD Ambulance held their annual Beef on a Bun event on Friday during the noon hour at their headquarters. Photos by John Cairns

Hamburgers for KidSport

KidSport Battlefords was the latest organization cooking up some barbecue hamburgers on Thursday during the noon hour, as they hosted their annual fundraiser outside the Territorial Place Mall. Burgers and a soft drink could be had for just $5, with the proceeds going towards the local KidSport, which assists children of families facing financial obstacles in participating in community sports programs. Photos by John Cairns

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Low-key farewell to STC in North Battleford Staff

It was the end of an era at the North Battleford bus depot Wednesday night. The depot hosted an STC bus for the final time as it picked up passengers for the final leg of its route to Meadow Lake. The bus arrived from Saskatoon at 7:10 p.m., and departed at 7:30 p.m., right on schedule. After it arrived in Meadow Lake, the bus was to stay overnight and then be driven back to the garage the following day. The night marked the end of over 70 years of service for the provincial Crown corporation, a highprofile casualty of provincial budget cuts in March. There had been an attempt by STC workers to challenge the closedown in court, however a judge ruled against them the week before. There was relatively little fanfare at the North Battleford depot about the

final STC bus departure, with only a handful of passengers in attendance at the depot and on the bus. There were no demonstrators seen outside the depot, unlike other bus terminals in the province where the organization Stop the Cuts had scheduled rallies. About 100 people had attended a protest rally at the bus depot in Saskatoon earlier in the day. In North Battleford, a noon-hour rally had been held days earlier outside MLA Herb Cox’s office on May 12, which was well attended by STC supporters.

Lawyer with NB connections named a QC Staff A Saskatchewan lawyer who spent some time in North Battleford as a prosecutor has been recognized with the Queen’s Counsel designation. Tony Gerein was awarded the designation in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the legal profession and public service. Queen’s Counsel appointments are based on recommendations from a committee consisting of Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan or Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench and past presidents of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of

Saskatchewan. The nominee must have practiced for at least 10 years. Gerein joined the Ministry of Justice in 1995 as a Crown Prosecutor in North Battleford, Meadow Lake and Saskatoon. He joined Public Prosecutions Head Office as Senior Appellate Prosecutor in 2001, and was appointed Director of Prosecutors for the Public Prosecutions Division in 2014. Since February 2017 he has been Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Prosecutions. “I’m pleased to recognize the exceptional contributions and dedication of Tony Gerein,” said Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant in a statement. “Tony has made significant contributions to the legal profession and demonstrated a commitment to public service.”

As for the North Battleford depot, it will stay open to handle Greyhound arrivals and departures, but there have been layoffs at the location. There is no word yet of any replacement to the STC routes. One private company out of Saskatoon, Tiger Courier, has offered to pick up many of the courier routes including North Battleford.

Discipline hearing date set for lawyer Murray Greenwood Staff A discipline hearing date has been set for local North Battleford lawyer Murray Greenwood by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Greenwood, who faces several counts of conduct unbecoming a lawyer, will see his hearing take place Aug. 15 at the Rubens Room of the Radisson Hotel, 405-20th Street East, Saskatoon, beginning at 10 a.m. The counts stem from a Law Society investigation into Greenwood’s activities with respect to a client identified as A.M., according to the amended formal complaint against Greenwood. That same individual was later identified as Allan Moen in a separate Law Society ruling against Greenwood’s former law partner, Kevan Migneault, earlier this year. Moen had previously pled guilty on Oct. 27, 2015, to defrauding investors out of funds in excess of $700,000 and was handed a three-year jail term. The counts against

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Truth will triumph - but not without our help As we embrace the truth of humanity’s most horrific actions, hateful lies lose their power, we become enlightened and the path to a better world becomes clear By Gerry Chidiac

Columnist – Troy Media

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C./Troy Media/ - “Truthfulness alone constitutes the spiritual discipline of the Kali Yuga,” the Hindu tell us. As we study the beliefs of our sisters and brothers, we realize how much we have in common – and how universal wisdom always points to truth. The Kali Yuga, the age of the goddess Kali, is a time of death and destruction, but also a time of rebirth and renewal. As we embrace the truth of humanity’s most horrific actions, hateful lies lose their power. We become enlightened and the path to a better world becomes clear. This can be seen very clearly when we study genocide. Those who create conflict always teach that there’s an “us” and a “them.” The genocidal message is: “They are a threat to us. Their ways must be destroyed. They must be destroyed.” When we actually look at the words of those who preach hate, they often seem ludicrous. In discussing her first reaction to “Hutu Power” rhetoric on the radio, Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza said, “The broadcasts were so ridiculously juvenile that they were almost funny. It is hard to believe that anyone could take the infantile and outlandish threats seriously.” Even more frightening are lies disguised as intellectual discourse. Historian Deborah Lipstadt was sued for libel by historical writer and Holocaust denier David Irving for claims she made in her book, Denying the Holocaust: The Growing Assault on Truth and Memory. In a British court, Lipstadt had to demonstrate how the supposed “research” Irving had done was a purposeful manipulation of facts. Names, dates and other details were changed in the sources he cited in order to make his case. Lipstadt was eventually exonerated by the court and Irving was exposed. Truth remains under assault. Scientific research, for example, has presented irrefutable evidence of global warming. American intellectual Noam Chomsky has thus referred to the Republican Party as “the most dangerous organization in human history.” He points out that to gain fossil-fuel industry support, the Republicans have put human survival in jeopardy, by denying the truth of climate change and even passing policies that accelerate the process. Fake news has taken on a life of its own. Some current affairs television programs are hosted by people who appear believe that when they speak loudly and emphatically, anything they say becomes truth. Those who wish to propagate lies have learned that if you repeat a message over and over, people begin to accept it as truth. We need to be vigilant media consumers. It’s important to take the time to check the details we’re told. It’s also very clear that teaching critical thinking in our schools is even more vital now. We need to remember that truth is powerful. History proves that truth may be masked but it will always reveal itself. Truth does set us free. When we embrace it, we can clearly see the wrongs that have been done and the challenge of healing that lies before us. Those who hold fast to lies end up destroying themselves. Look at Adolf Hitler and other cruel dictators. So what can we do to heal the world?

By being aware and living with integrity, we challenge our leaders to do the same. We’re a powerful force, working together with truth, leading our world into peace and enlightenment.

Gerry Chidiac is an award-winning high school teacher specializing in languages, genocide studies and work with at-risk students. www.troymedia.com

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A majority of Saskatchewan residents support the legalization of marijuana Insightrix – In a recent independent poll conducted by Insightrix Research, 58.6 per cent of Saskatchewan residents express support (either strongly or somewhat) for the legalization of cannabis while 39.7 per cent oppose (either somewhat or strongly) it. The remaining 1.7 per cent prefer not to say. Overall, 27.1 per cent strongly support cannabis legalization. This support is strongest among younger residents and tends to decline with age. Specifically, 37.7 per cent of those aged 18 to 34 are strongly supportive, compared to 28.6 per cent of those aged 35 to 54 and 16.6 per cent of those aged 55 or older. Women (27.7 per cent) are more likely than men (21.5 per cent) to “strongly oppose” the legalization of cannabis. Likelihood of using cannabis if it were legalized: While the majority of Saskatchewan residents (59.9 per cent) state they are not at all likely to use marijuana if

it were made legal, modest proportions (21.1 per cent) say they are somewhat or very likely to try it. The proportion who say they are “very likely” to try it declines with age. Specifically, among those aged 18 to 34, 14.2 per cent say they are very likely to use cannabis if made legal, compared to only 4.6 per cent of those aged 55 or older. Should those with cannabis convictions be pardoned if it were made legal? Opinions are divided on pardoning past convictions of cannabis possession. Most commonly, 36.0 per cent of residents believe pardoning individuals currently convicted of cannabis possession offences would “depend” on the details of the offence. Another 32.9 per cent do not think these convictions should be pardoned while 24.8 per cent think they should be. Another 5.6 per cent are not sure while less than 1 per cent prefer not to say. For more information, visit: https://insightrix.com/ support-for-legalization-of-cannabis/

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Honorary life members – Stella Ewanchuk, Paul Bilanski and Patricia Chapman. Photos submitted

Submitted The members of the North Battleford Seniors Center have been enjoying the nicer weather. Many members gathered to enjoy the March/ April birthday dinner and wish their friends many more years of good health. Special wishes and congratulations go out to Stella Ewanchuk, Pat Chapman and Paul Bilanski who received honorary life memberships. Kaiser was played following the din-

ner with 39 members participating. Our annual meeting was held on March 20. A moment of silence was held to remember the 20 members who had passed away in the last 12 months. So sad to see so many of our friends leaving us. New board members were elected. Serving for the next three years are Eileen Lacousiere, Margaret Fedun and Muriel Miller. Yvonne MacPherson will serve for two years replacing Irene Guminy and

Merrill Miller for one year replacing Eileen Kerslake. The executive for the coming year are president Margaret Kemp, vicepresident Margaret Fedun, treasurer Lucille Shutra and secretary Ruth Balanski. Ruth is replacing Yvonne MacPherson who resigned after serving several years. We thank you for your service, Yvonne, and now welcome you and others as new directors and committee members. The annual afternoon kaiser and crib tourna-

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ments were held the last week of April. Congratulations to our new kaiser champion Stella Ewanchuk. Placing second was Mildred Whiteford and third was Therese Elias. Crib champ was Evelyn Foster with Clara Bailey beating out Marg Kemp by one point for second and third respectively. Fun was had by all. We hold evening kaiser tournaments on the first and third Fridays of every month. These are open to non-members so if you

Evelyn Foster – Cribbage champ

enjoy playing kaiser we would be glad to see you. The address is 1501-101st Street and we start at 7:30 p.m. sharp. The regular membership at our center is dropping steadily. We invite seniors 55+ to join us for an afternoon to see what we are all about. We provide sociability and fellowship through card games (kai-

ser, crib, canasta), shuffleboard, jigsaw puzzles, adult colouring, kaiser tournaments, birthday potluck dinners, a yearly picnic and catered Christmas dinner for all members. Memberships are only $5 per year. For further information call one of the executives and we’d be glad to give you more information.

New drivers safety spotlight for June Submitted SGI and Saskatchewan law enforcement will be focusing on new drivers and motorcycle riders throughout June. Police will be watching for new drivers and riders disobeying the restrictions under their respective Graduated Driver’s Licence (GDL) program. “New drivers and riders have a lot to learn, so we encourage them to know what restrictions apply to them, take advantage of the courses offered and practice as much as possible to become a safe driver,” said Earl Cameron, Executive Vice-President of the Auto Fund. “One of the most important things for new drivers and riders to know is that there is absolutely zero tolerance for alcohol or drugs before driving. As they are still learning to

drive, we want new drivers to be one hundred per cent focused on the task at hand.” Between 2011 and 2015, drivers 19 years of age and younger represented seven per cent of Saskatchewan’s driving population, yet were involved in 11 per cent of all collisions. Young drivers also represented 10 per cent of drivers killed and 12 per cent of drivers seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision. Here are some tips to keep in mind. New Drivers • Take training – New drivers must take one of two training courses before attempting a Class 5 road test. High school students age 15 and up can take an SGI-sponsored program for free through their school division. Alternatively, those 16 and

over can pay for a course offered by a certified driving educator. • Earn your privileges – The GDL program is designed to improve road safety by exposing new drivers of any age to incremental levels of risk as they gain more experience. There are three stages in the program: Learner (9 months), Novice 1 (6 months) and Novice 2 (12 months). • Know your restrictions – There are requirements for a supervising driver, limits on how many passengers you can have, hours you can drive, and other considerations. These restrictions are loosened as drivers advance through the stages of the GDL program. Tough Consequences For driver and rider GDL programs, depending on the incident, the result

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Molle wins third straight CPCA event in North Battleford By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

There’s something about the North Battleford Exhibition Grounds that agrees with what Kris Molle does every time he races around the chuckwagon track. For the third straight year, Molle kicked off his Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association season on a winning note as the Chauvin, Alta. product once again won the season opener for the tour Sunday afternoon. “I’m really not sure what it is, to be honest, but I think there’s some luck involved for sure,” said Molle, who was born in Watson. “Everything’s new when you start a season so there’s always some challenges with that. It can be getting something to how the horses react or dealing with the elements. There’s always a challenge to deal with.” The biggest challenge Molle dealt with during the weekend was being without the services of his long-

Kris Molle waved to the crowd Sunday afternoon after he won his third straight Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association event in North Battleford. Photo by Lucas Punkari

time outrider Aric Pare, who suffered a broken jaw Friday night when he was kicked in the face by his spooked horse at the start of a heat race. With Pare out of action, Ryan Johnson and Logan

Pethick stepped up their game to help Molle earn the win. “It gets you out of your comfort zone when you lose a guy like Aric,” Molle said. “We seem to both know what each other

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heat of the day, Molle set the fastest time of the day with a run of 1:04.01 to set a three-day total time of 3:12.84 That was enough to give him the title, as Laboucane had a two second penalty in the previous heat race to finish in second place with a total time of 3:14.01 “I knew that I had to run that last race clean if I wanted to have any shot at the title,” Molle said. “After that, you just have to wait and see what unfolds at the end. It worked out for me this time, but it was unfortunate that Jamie had a penalty in his heat.” Bob Van Eaton of Clive, Alta. finished in third place, while Dewberry, Alta.’s Dallas Dyck and Wayne Knight of St. Walburg rounded out the top five. The CPCA tour will be back in action this weekend for a three-day event in Poundmaker starting Friday. The tour will also make two trips to Onion Lake in June and July along with a visit to Turtleford in August.

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OBITUARIES SAVARD: In Loving Memory of Kathleen Mary Savard, born April 4, 1928 at Fairholme, SK., passed away May 17, 2017 in Edam, SK. Survived by her loving family: son, Kevin Savard; daughter, Tammy & Robert Blais and their family: Renée (Jeremy) their son, Jayden Collins; and Brent Blais. Predeceased by her husband, Robert Roland Savard and her son, Morley Robert Savard; sisters and brothers: Elsie, Nellie, Harold and George. Committal Service was held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veteran Section - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Officiant Mrs. Betty Stone. Memorial Donations are requested to Donor Choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ FLYNN: Mary Flynn of Turtleford, SK passed away on Wednesday May 10th, 2017 at the age of 93. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland to James and Margaret Forrest. At six years old her family immigrated to Lumsden, SK area. Not long after they moved to Turtleford area. Mary attended school at Claysville and Hansworth along with her brothers. On March 16, 1945 Marry married Wylie Flynn. The pair lived in the Cleeves district until 2009. Together they raised three children. Mary worked at the Turtleford Hospital from 1968 to 1988, where she retired. Mary and Wylie had lived on the farm until Wylie died in 2009. After, she moved into the Turtle Valley Lodge in Turtleford where she enjoyed the friendship and company of all her neighbors there. Mary was predeceased by her husband Wylie, her mother and father James and Margaret Forrest, mother and father-in-law Bert and Alice Flynn. Brother and sister in-laws Jack and Margaret Forrest, Bill and Flossie Forrest. Mary leaves to mourn her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; Daughter Arylne(Bill) Bleakney and children and grandchildren. Shaun(Tammy) and kids Shannelle, Taylor, Ty. Carmen(Brad) Montgomery and kids Carson, Courtney and Tara. Daughter Bonnie(Elroy) Schneider and son Owen (Clarissa) and kids Eva and Sarah. Son Garry(Jeannine) Flynn and kids Warren and Bradley. Along with numerous nephews and nieces. Mary’s funeral service was held in Spruce Lake Hall on May 16th, 2017, with Reverend Canon Don Skinner officiating. With Urn Bearers; great granddaughters Eva and Sarah, grandsons; Shaun, Owen, Warren, Bradley and granddaughters; Carmen and Tara. Honorary bearers were all of Mary’s friends. Dorothy Bolton gave a short eulogy and Anne Marsh as soloist. Interment followed in Turtleford Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to Heart and Stroke Fund, or donor’s choice. Marshall’s Funeral Home administered the funeral arrangements. Card of Thanks Our family would like to thank friends and family for their support at this sad time. We would like to thank Dr. Langeni, Laurie and Val for their special care. Also thank you to the doctors and nursing staff in the CCU at RUH Saskatoon for their understanding and thoughtful care to our mother and her family. To the St. Walburg Ambulance Services for care given in her transfer. To the urn bearers great granddaughters Eva and Sarah, grandsons; Shaun, Owen, Warren, Bradley and granddaughters; Carmen and Tara. To Dot for the reading of the eulogy and to Anne for her solo. To the Spruce Lake Hall Committee for the delicious lunch. Thank you to everyone who reached out to us with condolences of flowers, cards, food, donations and phone calls, your thoughtfulness will not soon be forgotten. Arlyne & Bill Bleakney Bonnie & Elroy Schnieder Garry & Jeannine Flynn And Families ___________________________________________________ TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261

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OBITUARIES WAWRYK: Mike Wawryk (95) passed away peacefully on May 27, 2017 at the Long Term Care facility in Hafford, Sask. Mike was born to parents Frank and Eva Wawryk on Nov. 20, 1921. Mike attended Tillotson School and helped with the farm work and chores while growing up. He worked for McCabe and United Grain Growers as an Elevator Agent for 21 years in Richard and Blaine Lake. Mike married Merilyn Bouskill on Nov. 1, 1958 and they made their home in Richard. They started farming a portion of the Ed Bouskill land as well as the former John Snyder homestead in 1967 and Mike worked as a relief Elevator Agent for many years while he farmed. Mike loved farming and this was evident as he continued to farm well into his 70’s until his son Dennis took over the farm. They raised three children in Richard: Cheryl, Donna and Dennis. He also served as Mayor of Richard for 24 years. He enjoyed every aspect of small town life and embodied many classic “small town values” such as honesty, modesty, hard work, helpfulness and the importance of family. He could often be found helping out neighbors and friends and volunteering in the community. He had a good sense of humor, loved socializing, playing kaiser, laughing and making others laugh. A special point of pride was his grandchildren. He just loved being “Grandpa” and enjoyed it whenever the grandchildren came to visit. Mike was predeceased by his parents Frank and Eva Wawryk, wife Merilyn, sister Rosie and brothers Paul, Steve, Bill, and Joe and twin grandchildren Craig and Derek. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his children: Cheryl, Donna (Rob) and Dennis (Penni); grandchildren: Jeff, Kristin, Blake, Kyle, Nathan, Tyson, Kimberly and Allison, sisters Anne and Pauline, a brother Charlie and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Richard Hall, Richard, SK. followed by the interment at Richard Cemetery and lunch to follow at Richard Hall. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hafford Long Term Care Facility. The family thank you for sharing their sorrow. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) ___________________________________________________

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COMING EVENTS

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 9, 10 & 11

Manitou Lake Gospel Jamboree at ML Bible Camp Neilburg, SK. Free concerts & camping. Heated tabernacle. Keepers of the Faith, Daaes, Joyful Melody, Jack Jackson, Howard Jolly & Rising Above Band, Trudels, Touch of Grace. Friday 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10:15 a.m. Free banana splits Friday night. Concession. Saturday steak supper. www.manitoulakegospeljamboree.com.

Fridays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30

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

Saturday, June 10

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Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Tuesday, June 6

Retirement social for Malcolm Anderson at Gold Eagle Lodge, North Battleford from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 7

Radisson Royal Purple Strawberry Tea and program - free to all those 50+ at the Radisson Goodrich Centre( Seniors) at 2:00 p.m. (not at Radisson Hall - we changed it for easier accessibility).

Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28

Time For Tots - Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers.

Thursday & Friday, June 8 & 9

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale. Thursday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. 1302-99 St., North Battleford (Upper Hall). Something for everyone - don’t miss it!

Friday, June 9

Relay For Life in Battlefords from 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. at the City Track in Centennial Park, North Battleford.

Friday, June 9

Borden Graduation - banquet at 5:30 p.m. Exercises at 8:00 p.m. with dance to follow at the Borden Community Centre.

Friday, June 9

3rd Annual Steak & Lobster night. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. at the Northland Power Curling Centre #2, 623 Carlton Trail North Battleford. Hosted by Twin Rivers Curling Club. To order tickets phone 306-937-2431.

Village of Maymont Garage Sale from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for signage. Hot dog and hamburgers for sale on main street fundraiser for Maymont Hall.

Sunday, June 11

Battlefords Family Fun Day 1611-93rd Street, North Battleford from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Free event. For more information call 306-445-9096 or email pastorjkwon@gmail.com.

Sunday, June 11

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #7336 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 1942-98th Street, North Battleford. Everyone welcome.

Monday, June 12

Adult LEGO Night - Why should kids have all the fun? Come join us at the North Battleford Library as we relive our childhood with activities that are just as fun now as they were then from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This event is for Adults and teens. LEGO will be provided.

Tuesday, June 13

Seniors’ Fun Day at St. Joseph’s Hall 1942 - 98th Street starting at 2:00 p.m. with bingo followed by entertainment by Meota Hobby Band followed by a barbeque at 4:00 p.m. All Seniors Welcome.

Friday & Saturday June 16 & 17

Bonnie & Clyde’s Burgers for Pride fundraiser. Come and get some delicious grub at the Bonnie & Clyde’s food truck! $2 from every burger sold will be donated to Battlefords Pride! Come out and show your support for the LGBTQA+ community in the Battlefords while enjoying a juicy hamburger. We thank Bonnie & Clyde’s SO MUCH for being a patron of Pride. Bonnie & Clyde’s is located at 1761-101st Street by Darth Vapor. Bring the whole family! For more information about Battlefords Pride, visit www.battlefordsgsa.com.

Saturday, June 24

Get your Summer Read On Day - Come to the North Battleford Library and join the TD Summer Reading Club from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. All Ages are welcome to join us for some fun that includes Canadian landmark Green Screen photo booth, Canadian trivia and a library scavenger hunt.

Wednesdays, June 28 - August 30

Pajama Tales - Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy. Ages 2-5.

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.

Members of Battleford town council were visiting local schools Monday morning last week, presenting students at Battleford Central, St. Vital and Heritage Christian Schools with Canada 150 pins to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday. The presentations also promoted Battleford history and its local events including the RCMP musical ride. Mayor Ames Leslie and members of council were on hand, as were mascots Safety Bear from the RCMP and Parka from Parks Canada. Councillor Gordon Yarde led the students in the singing of O Canada. Photos by John Cairns

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