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Volume 107 No. 32
North Battleford, Sask.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
This week in ... Connaught School Receives Treaty Six Documents First Nations Elders, drummers and dancers joined with administrators, students and staff at Connaught School for the presentation of a framed copy of Treaty Six and the official Government of Canada apology for residential schools Wednesday. Living Sky School Division has been holding similar events in all its schools, ensuring these documents will be displayed permanently. Director of Education for Living Sky School Division Randy Fox noted in his closing remarks how appreciative he was of the First Nation drumming and dancing, activities that wouldn’t have been welcomed in many public schools 30 years ago. Watch for more on this story in the Thursday, March 26 Regional Optimist and online at our website www.newsoptimist.ca Photo by Jayne Foster
A look back at the news stories making the pages of the News-Optimist in ...
1986
By Becky Doig Editor
• This week in 1986, a full year after it went into production, the $7 million Gainers bacon-processing plant hosted a grand opening. In a story under Len Taylor’s byline Mayor Glenn Hornick said the plant had “literally changed the attitude and fortunes of the City of North Battleford.” • Grant Devine’s Progressive Conservative government was slashing the province’s 16,000-member civil service. A total of 500 vacant positions were eliminated and early retirement was offered to 1,300 employees. The ultimate goal laid out in that year’s budget was reducing the service by 2,000 jobs. The PCs said the cutting was needed to address the province’s fiscal problems. The PCs were eventually ousted from power by the New Democrats, who were saddled with a massive debt load left over from Devine’s years as premier. • Unhappy with the Parks and Recreation Board’s suggestion for a permanent name for the city’s new art gallery in the chapel at the Don Ross Community Centre, city council decided to ask schools and the community to come up with a new name. Alderman Donna Challis informed council the board chose the name “The Gallery” because they thought the public would refer to the new facility as the gallery at Don Ross Centre and the simple name The Gallery would reinforce the informal name. But Mayor Glenn Hornick said he though the simple name would become confusing because of other art galleries in the city. “We could name the arena, The Arena, then,” he said, arguing there should be more work done on the name. • A master plan for the river valley was in the works with cost predicted to be $62,000. The plan, then three years in the making, was expected to take two more years to complete. A joint River Valley Advisory Committee was given permission to negotiate with a Winnipeg consulting firm to develop a master plan for land use in the valley. • A statement by the North Battleford Public School Board chairman instructing two trustees “not to rock the boat” in an upcoming meeting with the minister of education caused a ruckus. Dick Robin and Diane Cawood were the two trustees whose views were contrary to the majority of the board in regards to French immersion and a new Connaught School.
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Photography Without Limits
The Battlefords Photo Club is featured this month in the Windows Salon of the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. A reception for Without Limits, the open-themed exhibition, was held Thursday last week, where the public could come to see the works on exhibit and meet the photographers. Among the first members to arrive were, pictured above right,left to right, Al Love, Barb Mitchell, John Bowyer (treasurer) and Chris Reichelt (vice-president.) The Battlefords Photo Club meets the first Tuesday of the month downstairs in the Allan Sapp Gallery at 7 p.m. They take on monthly challenge themes, that are then put on on display at Crandleberrys, and plan activities such as field trips to exciting locales for photo shoots, mentor series with demonstrations and workshops and spring and fall shows in the Co-op Mall. Members say the photo club is a great place to challenge yourself, meet other amateurs and learn more about the fascinating hobby of photography. For more information call Chris Wolfe, president, at 306-4453909. Photos by Jayne Foster
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A new exhibition opened in the main salon of the Chapel Gallery Friday, featuring 60 paintings and illustrations by renowned artist and naturalist Robert David Symons. The travelling exhibition, titled Countryman - R.D. Symons, is produced by the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery and will be showing at the Chapel Gallery until April 30. The artist was born, raised and educated in England. Coming from a privileged home, his formal education included drawing, painting and the study of birds. But he dreamed of becoming a cowboy and in 1914 arrived by train in Maple Creek. While working on the cattle range, living the lifestyle of a cowboy, Symons would draw the prairie landscape. He became one of the first people to illustrate and catalogue the animal and plant species of Saskatchewan. He eventually became Saskatchewan’s first game warden, serving the Cypress Hills and Battlefords region. He later undertook work at the Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History, now the The Royal Saskatchewan Museum, where his paintings were the backdrops for the museum’s dioramas. This exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue that has become a published biography with 70 full colour images, written by close friend, artist and curator Terry Fenton. Photo by Jayne Foster
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Hamilton pleased with provincial budget By John Cairns Staff Reporter
City officials were happy with what they heard when finance minister Ken Krawetz delivered the budget address from the legislature Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Ian Hamilton was pleased and pleasantly surprised, he told reporters. “My initial thoughts are very positive,” said Hamilton, who noted he was “pleased to recognize that the provincial government have maintained the revenue sharing of the municipal operating grant at one per cent of provincial sales taxes.” “There were indications, there were fears, that that may be not honoured, and we are very, very pleased to acknowledge that so that we, together, as partners in the province of Saskatchewan can work together to build and to grow this province to reach its potential.” He admitted that whether or not municipal revenue sharing would be maintained at one per cent of PST was his “biggest concern” going into the budget. City offi-
cials had based their budget for 2015 on that formula. As well, the mayor was “heartened” by the confirmation in the budget that building Saskatchewan Hospital is a go. A line item of $129 million is in the 2015 budget for that construction. “I’ve always been a strong supporter of this and also one that has been very, very confident that it was a matter of time before it would be fulfilled,” Hamilton told reporters. “So I have always expressed my confidence it would come to fruition.” Beyond that, the mayor is pleased to see the $5.3 billion investment in infrastructure over the next four years. Hamilton believes this is the right move for the province at this time. “This is a good time to be going and accessing capital funds through the financial institutions, borrowing money at a very attainable and very good rate of interest,” said Hamilton. “Of course that helps when we have a very high rating as we do in our financial status.” He is also pleased with
Negative vibes harm commerce says Chamber By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Directors at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce expressed concern at their meeting Tuesday night about what they are hearing from residents around the community. Their concern? A persistent “negative” attitude being expressed within the community, an attitude they worry is hurting business. The issue was raised by Mitchell Cooper, an articling student with a North Battleford law firm, who was recently elected to the Chamber board. Cooper is from Regina originally and moved to the community for his law job last summer. But instead of being welcomed with open arms, Cooper told the meeting that when he goes into businesses and meets people and says where he is from, “they all say to me ‘why the hell are you here?’” “That’s like a legit, repeat response. It’s such a negative vibe,” said Cooper. He called the negativity “completely unwarranted. To be frank I’ve had a very positive experience up here.” That prompted other directors to say they rarely experience that negativity about the community when
they go to other cities. One said that when going to Saskatoon he would mention he was from North Battleford, and people would always say what a great place it was. Some ways to counter the negative perceptions were talked about at the meeting. Cooper suggested pushing an initiative to get businesses on board with the idea of having their employees take pride in their community. He pointed to the I Love Regina campaign spearheaded by Mayor Pat Fiacco in Regina, which he said “completely turned the image of Regina around.” I Love NB t-shirts have been available in North Battleford in recent years, which were well-received. “I don’t see why a model of that sort can’t be implemented here,” said Cooper, who suggested projecting an image of positivity would mean more activity and more business. Director Bill Volk agreed with Cooper’s sentiments, adding it “almost seems the people who are most negative towards North Battleford are the people who’ve never been anywhere and (never) realized what we’ve got here.” A suggestion was made from directors that a grassroots sort of effort was what was needed, saying that would go a long way.
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money going towards education and training. “We certainly recognize the necessity to develop our workforces.” Hamilton watched the budget at City Hall alongside Director of Finance David Gillan and City Manager Jim Puffalt. While they were most pleased with respect to confirmation of municipal revenue sharing at one per cent of PST, the one big piece of down news for them was the budget’s allotment of $4.5 million in urban highways connector program money, down from $8 million last year.
From a conference room at City Hall, Mayor Ian Hamilton and City Director of Finance David Gillan watch as Minister of Finance Ken Krawetz delivers the provincial budget Wednesday afternoon. Photo by John Cairns
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You can connecT! to the One Network for Business “Business is our Business” and the success of your venture is important to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. On March 25th and 26th the Chamber and a key team of volunteers will be visiting businesses to discuss growth, and how each business can participate in the current and future development of business community and assist the chamber to advocate on and respond to issues affecting business. If you are contacted for a visit, we hope you will engage in a discussion on key issues and opportunities with these leaders in the community. Resources and time however, won’t allow that we can visit every business in the community over the course of just these two days. So, if we don’t have a chance to connecT! with you, we encourage you to take this opportunity to contact us, or find another way to get involved in this campaign. Be part of the “voice” of business. Get networked in advocacy on business issues. Get networked for learning and educational events for you and your staff. Connect to your community and future customers. More than 70% of members who responded to a recent survey want growth and business attraction to top the business agenda. Others see opportunity in development and growth from within, adding additional employees and growing existing local business. We are supportive and engaged in both. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent the interests of members and provide leadership on many community and business issues. Many of our long serving members have made the annual investment in their business, joined the Chamber, and now celebrate 20, 30, 40, 50 and even 60 years of longevity and success! The importance of that investment in their business and in the Chamber has paid dividends for them, their business, their employees and their customers. For many years the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has been a leader in the community. Our strong commitment to the Battlefords and our members will ensure this leadership role continues and the “voice” of business is heard locally, provincially and nationally. Chambers of Commerce are an essential part of the economic growth and development of the entire community. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is the “voice” of business in the Battlefords, and represents 375 business and association members, who employ some 6,200 people across the northwest of Saskatchewan.
connecT! with us today. Brendon Boothman, President 2015 Tel: (306) 445-6226 • Fax: (306) 445-6633 b.chamber@sasktel.net • www.battlefordschamber.com
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Gratitude for heart and stroke donors, volunteers
Dear Editor On behalf of the thousands of people whose lives will be saved this year due to ground-breaking research, advocacy and education funded through Heart Month donations, I want to thank everyone who is helping us create more survivors of heart disease and stroke. Heart Month is the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s key opportunity to reach millions of Canadians in February and alert them to the risks of this disease. Today, heart disease and stroke take one life every seven minutes and 90 per cent of Canadians have at least one risk factor. Hundreds of thousands of people across the country, including many here in our community, go door-to-door canvassing or collect donations online to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. If you have missed your canvasser, or if a canvasser has not called on you yet, you can still donate at www.heartandstroke.ca or by calling 1-888-473-4636. Many of you help out year after year, and others participated as a Heart Month volunteer for the first time and each of you has your own special reason. In the end, we are all working towards the same vision: a future without heart disease and stroke. So, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who canvassed, volunteered and donated this February. With your support, we are creating more survivors of heart disease and stroke. Lorie Langenfurth, CEO, Heart and Stroke Foundation Saskatchewan
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BUH kindness to family welcomed Dear Editor A big vote of appreciation to the maternity staff at Battlefords Union Hospital. They were kind, considerate, and helpful throughout the hospital and friendly. I was not a patient, but a grandmother along with 12 other family members waiting for a grandson to be born. We had a small waiting room and the conversation and laughter made it louder than normal, I am sure. The staff were tolerant and very good to us all. Family comes first to these staff members. Colleen Nielsen Streamstown, Alta.
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The Good-Maker Gibbet Company By William Wardill
required decisions. For the moment, I think it would be a good idea to include telephone A brief news morsel, like an arrow gone and Internet scammers in the same group as astray, suggested the Masters and Mandamurderers and thieves. Unless future events rins in Ottawa were thinking of sentencing change my opinions, I think people who all the really nasty people caught by the say naughty things about the government in constabulary to life imprisonment with Ottawa should only be incarcerated. no hope of parole. I don’t think this idea I have a further suggestion my leaders is off target. It’s a jolly good one. I have may find helpful. People have little memory always thought the rotten rascals who are now of gibbets. They were iron cages in so much nastier than the folks on Parwhich the bodies of executed varlets were liament Hill and me should be made to displayed hanging from posts. As a warning disappear from sight forever and ever. It to people who hadn’t committed a crime yet, threatens my loyalty as a Canadian patriot, they were invaluable. Our government could Catalogue available from: however, to observe this statesmanlike idea add greatly to economic activity if it funded Speargrass Specialties cannot come to fruition unless taxpayers the set-up by a private corporation that I call Box 298, Eatonia, Sk., S0L 0Y0 Phone: (306) 967‐2910 are required to build scads of new prisons. the Make-Good Gibbet Company in every www.speargrassspecialties.com Housing, feeding and watering all the province and territory. people who should be incarcerated would I further believe that drilling holes all be gigantically expensive. If we could avoid over the place for gibbet-holding posts would spending on an expanding prison system we would proboffend environmentalists. This should be avoided. It would ably have enough money to buy some new airplanes and be no trouble at all to use tripods to hold the posts up. a couple of ships and maybe even some showroom-model This would be very necessary in Ottawa in order to avoid submarines. pockmarking the parliamentary lawn. Of course, for naughAccordingly, I offer this suggestion to my well-intentiness in Ottawa, the gibbet manufacturers would have to tioned government. If there were legislation enacted to provide a range of models. There would need to be one for bring back capital punishment and the range of capital members and senators and more elaborate ones for cabinet offences broadened, Canadian taxpayers would not have ministers and prime ministers. to pay for a lifetime of room and board. Instead, we could I want to assure CSIS and all the other spy catchemploy a Doctor Doom with a nasty hypodermic to send ers that I am not attempting to add to the list of terrorist them all to the Great Beyond, where, no doubt, they would conspiracies. Nor am I hoping to become the CEO of the be punished some more, as they richly deserve to be. Good-Maker Gibbet Company, with a fabulous salary, I don’t think it necessary for me to offer any sugstock options and an enviable travel allowance. gestions about a new list of capital offences. There are No, indeed. I offer up my brilliant proposals free of mega-brains in Ottawa who can be trusted to make the charge, out of the goodness of my heart.
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Cox elated about Sask. Hospital funding By John Cairns Staff Reporter
It’s fair to say that there were few MLAs in the legislature more delighted with the 2015 budget than Battlefords MLA Herb Cox. News the budget included $129 million towards construction of the integrated Saskatchewan Hospital and corrections facility was the highlight of the budget speech for Cox, who spoke to the News-Optimist from Regina. “I think we’re the big winners in the budget,” said Cox Wednesday, referring to the “$129 million that
was announced to begin the construction of our Saskatchewan Hospital, which is a long-awaited announcement.” “Now it’s a budget item, a line item. You know, we’ve had advance funds before – $8 million in previous budgets, for the advance planning. This funding is actually going toward the tendering of the construction.” The next steps in the process towards construction are for the requests for proposals to come back and a tender selected, with three groups bidding on the project.
“The ministry will take a look at that and decide which is the best way to go, which is the best value for our money, and then they will make a decision and proceed from there.” Beyond that, there was more than just the budget that cheered Cox. Cox pointed to news from that morning that Saskatchewan’s population had grown by another 17,000 people in 2014. He pointed to the diversified economy as a positive, noting that despite the $661 million hit on the oil revenue side, they picked up revenue on the potash side and in other areas.
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“We ended up with 1.2 per cent more revenue than last year, and we were able to hold our expense side by that exact amount of 1.2 per cent by tightening our belts. I think that 10 of our ministries combined ended up with .6 per cent less expenditures this year than last year and I think that’s phenomenal.” Cox noted the government has not cut back on their capital expenditures. “We have to keep the province moving forward. That’s always been a priority of this government – in order to keep Saskatchewan strong, we have to keep investing in infrastructure.” As for the rationale to build projects now under the Sask Builds Capital Plan as opposed to waiting, Cox said “we looked at that long
and hard. “We can borrow money at today’s interest rates, which are lower than they’ve ever been before. And you weigh the options – do you build now and keep your economy strong, keep the province growing? Or do you take a chance of slowing that down, waiting, and building these projects and the cost of building as you know rises every year. And so the decision was made that, yes, it’s better off to spend our money now and keep the province growing rather than wait and perhaps spend more money in the future to do the same projects.” Cox also was pleased the government is honouring its commitment to municipal revenue sharing tied to one per cent of the PST, saying “had we cut that back then
the towns and cities and municipalities would have had to increase their property taxes to balance their own budgets.” Overall, Cox talked about the atmosphere in the legislature for what is the final budget for Finance Minister Ken Krawetz, who is not seeking re-election. “Minister Krawetz is a completely passionate man about his job, so amazingly knowledgeable about the whole aspect of the finance minister, and I’m sure it’s an emotional time for him and his family,” said Cox. “He’s definitely someone we’re going to miss.” Krawetz will be in North Battleford at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce on March 30 for the annual Post-Budget Breakfast presentation in the community.
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search warrant at a residence on the 1700 block of St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford. A number of people were arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation. A quantity of prescription medication was seized along with other evidence supporting charges for trafficking in a
controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, police say. A man and woman from the residence have been charged and released. They will make a first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Monday, April 27 at 2 p.m.
of Craik, pleaded guilty to four charges under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act for unlawfully allowing a hunting licence to be used by another person, unlawfully possessing wildlife taken in contravention of the Act and two counts of unlawfully allowing edible game to be
wasted. Craig Hassett was fined $4,760, and Wade Hassett $2,210. In addition, both men were suspended from hunting for one year. The charges resulted from a call to the Ministry of Environment in October 2014.
Trafficking charges laid Two people have been charged by RCMP for trafficking prescription medications. Friday at 11:00 a.m. the Battlefords detachment of the RCMP, Municipal GIS, Provincial GIS and Police Dog Services executed a
Fines for illegal hunting Caleb Village resident Lena Roberts presents a cash donation of $1,284 to Jim Walls, First Link co-ordinator of the Saskatchewan Alzheimer Society on behalf of Caleb Village. The funds were raised through various events like a 50/50, the Walk for Memories and $5 from each meal sold at their Christmas banquet. Photo by Craig Beauchemin
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Staff Two Saskatchewan men were recently fined a total of $6,970 in Outlook Provincial Court for unlawfully hunting moose in the Elbow area. Craig Hassett of Saskatoon and Wade Hassett
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Kosick Siblings: n e t t t o g r o f t o n t s a p A
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March 2005, Parliament, Stephen Harper, Leader of the Opposition on Bill C-331 Excerpts from a March 2005 address to Parliament by then Opposition Leader Stephen Harper regarding Bill C-331, the Ukrainian Canadian Restitution Act:
“Bill C-331 is an act to recognize The injustice that was done to persons of Ukrainian descent and other Europeans who were interned at the time of the first world war. The bill would provide for public commemoration and for redress devoted to public education and the promotion of tolerance. *** Between 1914 and 1920 Canada witnessed its first internment operations under the War Measures Act. Thousands of loyal Canadians were systematically arrested and interned in 24 camps throughout the country simply because of their national origin. Nearly 9,000 Canadians were interned, the vast majority of Ukrainian origin. At the outset of the first world war, western Ukraine was occupied by the Austro-Hungarian empire and Canada was of course at war with Austria-Hungary. In the midst of wartime hysteria, everyone with a connection to Austria-Hungary was deemed a threat to our country. Often of course this was simply incorrect. Ironically, in this case many thousands of Ukrainian Canadians had actually fled the occupying power in their homeland. A knowledgeable assessment of the situation could have led to only one conclusion: these refugees of Canada’s wartime enemy were not enemies of Canada. They were new, loyal British subjects and allies of our wartime cause. In fact, in 1915, I should mention that the British foreign office twice instructed Ottawa to grant Ukrainians “preferential treatment”, arguing that they were to be considered “friendly aliens” rather than “enemy aliens”. Yet the federal government of the time simply would not listen and would not change course. Moreover, many of those interned were not just naturalized British subjects. They were truly Canadians. They were born in Canada, but bearing the wrong last name or the wrong parentage because in this case even children were interned. Throughout the internment operation the civilian internees were transported to Canada’s frontier hinterlands where they were forced to perform hard labour under trying circumstances. Some sites that we all know well today, including Banff and Jasper national parks and the experimental farms at Kapuskasing, were first developed
by this pool of forced labour. Again ironically, as Ukrainian Canadians were being interned for having been unfortunate enough to enter this country with AustroHungarian passports, other Ukrainian Canadians who had entered Canada on different foreign documents were serving Canada loyally in overseas battle. Let us not forget Ukrainian-Canadian war veteran Philip Konowal, who was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George V for his brave wartime service. He was a Ukrainian Canadian honoured, while at the very same time his fellow neighbours and descendants of Ukraine were wondering why they had chosen Canada to be their new home while they were being interned. We know we cannot rewrite history. That is not the exercise today. We cannot change the fact that an injustice occurred. Frankly, only those who carried out an injustice can truly be held accountable. Only those who themselves suffered injustice can ever properly be compensated. However as heirs of our society and its institutions we can acknowledge injustice. We can appreciate the lessons of history and we can make amends where appropriate in our own time. It is in my judgment time to make amends. If Bill C-331 is allowed to pass, it will be the first official acknowledgement that Canada’s treatment of Ukrainian Canadians during the first world war was wrong. It will be the first time that a promise made many times by many Canadian political leaders will be kept. *** By passing Bill C-331, we will finally take a step to acknowledge the injustice of the past, an injustice that would never be allowed to be committed today in this great country which reveres our freedoms and the rule of law. So far the Ukrainian Canadian community has placed memorial plaques at almost all of the internment sites except for five to remind Canadians of what happened at these locations so that this sad chapter of our history may never be repeated. Many official documents and archival files were destroyed in the early 1950s but slowly material has been researched and is resurfacing once again. We give thanks to many academics of Ukrainian Canadian heritage who have resolved to keep alive our collective memory of these historical events. However we should go further. We should officially recognize these events as a historical wrong.
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FSIN interim Chief Jonathan visits Sakewew By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Students at Sakewew High School welcomed a VIP guest to their building Tuesday afternoon, March 17. Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Kimberly Jonathan was there to give a presentation to the high school students about her role as xhief and how she got there, a visit organized by Sakewew staff. Jonathan, a member of Wahpeton Dakota First Nation, is interim chief of the FSIN. She was elevated to the role after serving as vice-chief with the organization. She took over in December when incumbent Perry Bellegarde was elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. She is the first female chief in the FSIN’s history.
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Jonathan was introduced by Little Pine First Nation Chief Wayne Semaganis. He told the assembly he had supported her when she first ran for the FSIN. “One of the main reasons I had, for having the comfort to help her in her path to be a leader, was because she wanted to do things right,” said Semaganis, “and I had no problems speaking up for her in public at many commission meetings and many board meetings.” While she has risen to the top of the FSIN, her background was far from a privileged one. Her childhood was particularly rough. She shared her story of having been sexually abused as a child, including being sexually assaulted at age 12. She also recalled being bullied as a young girl, and had thoughts of suicide as
well. But the FSIN chief spoke about how important it was for her to move beyond the anger and pain in order to lead. “If I hung on to all of that anger, if I hung on to all of that pain and that shame,” said Jonathan, “… I could not lead you, in love, with love, with compassion. “Forgiveness is a gift that I give myself. Forgiveness is a gift that I give my family. Forgiveness is a gift I give my communities and now the 74 First Nations of Saskatchewan, because I’m able to have my heart, my mind, my spirit, my body open to be able to serve you the best I can.” Her message to the Sakewew students was an encouraging one that their dreams were attainable. Jonathan urged the students to think of “the challenges, the
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Deadline: Friday 1 p.m. OBITUARIES GUBBE: Dennis Dale Gubbe, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Fort McMurray, AB passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 in Grande Prairie at the age of 67. Dennis was born on April 29, 1947 in North Battlefield, SK. At the age of 18 he moved to the Edmonton area. In 1967 Dennis met his wife Betty and they married in 1969. Shortly after, Dennis and Betty moved to Fort McMurray and Dennis began his career as a Teamster and they started their family. Dennis loved the outdoors and enjoyed exploring it. He spent a lot of his time horseback riding, boating and camping. He loved the mountains. Dennis was a wonderful friend and was known for his sparkling personality and sense of humor. He left lasting memories with everyone that he met. He will be greatly missed by his son Darren, daughter Carla and her husband Alin; his brother Cecil Gubbe, sisters: Eunice (Alf) Hildebrant, Lorraine (Bill) Reilly, and Loretta (Paul) Lefebvre and his in-laws Elenor Bain, Jody Bain, Cheryl (Murray) Mcewen, Donna (Darrell) Mayne, Ellen (Fred) McAusland, Cindy (Keith) Arlint, Elmer (Lisa) Bain, Brent (Rhonda) Bain; as well as many nieces and nephews. Dennis was predeceased by his wife Betty, his parents Carl and Selma, his father inlaw George Bain, his sister’s in-law Joyce Gubbe and Rita Bain, and his nephew Duane Gubbe. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Grovedale Museum in Grovedale, AB. Dennis spent his last years at the Grande Prairie Care Center where he received great care and was loved by the staff. Memorial donations may be made to the Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society (PO Box 21215, Grande Prairie AB, T8V 6W7).
WOHLBERG: Doug passed away peacefully at his Sherbrooke Community Centre home on his birthday, March 17, 2015 at the age of 71. He was predeceased by his parents, Geron and Gladys Wohlberg of Speers SK, his brother Mervin (Irene) and his sister-in-law Evelyn (Elwood). He is survived by his brothers Forrest (Marion), Elwood (Marilyn) and Don (Vicky) and numerous nephews and nieces. Doug shared his life with many friends wherever he lived in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. He was a piano tuner by trade and also worked at many jobs in farming, manufacturing, mining and most recently the Village of Speers. Doug and his family will be forever grateful for the care and love he received at the Battleford’s Union Hospital, the Coronary Care Unit at RUH, the Rosthern Hospital and above all the Sherbrooke Community Centre. A celebration of Doug’s rich and storied life will be held in the Battlefords Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1611 93rd St, NB with Pastor Dave Miller at 2PM April 2, 2015. A viewing will be held at Eternal Memories Funeral Home on Tuesday March 24 from 3PM to 6PM. Arrangements are entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Home (306-445-7570). ____________________________________________________
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RobeRt mackay geoRge haegebaeRt NELSON, Gordon Benjamin: was born on Feb 11, 1948 in Melfort, Sask. to Clarence and Jenny (Solberg) Nelson. Gordon passed away peacefully on March 10, 2015 with his beloved family by his side. On Aug 29, 1975 Gordon married Colleen Crawford, the love of his life. They were blessed with two children, Shaun and Janel. Gordon started working at Saskatchewan Department of Highways in 1972 in Saskatoon where he worked at the asphalt plant until he was transferred to Radisson in 1981 where he was supervisor until his retirement, October 2007. To Gordon his family always came first. His wife, children and grandchildren were the core of his life. He so enjoyed listening to his grandchildren talk about all their activities and would travel to these activities when he was able. Gordon’s hobbies included camping, fishing, sports (Toronto Blue Jays, Maple Leafs and the Riders) and playing cards. Gordon was very involved with the community managing hockey, overseeing figure skating and also volunteered his help in all aspects of the Communiplex. Always being the handyman, Gordon got the nickname “MacGyver” for his endless imagination of ideas. Gordon coached ball, belonged to the volunteer fire department and was previously on town council. Gordon will always be remembered as a person who dedicated his life to his family, friends and community. We love you Gordon. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Colleen (Crawford), his children Shaun of Radisson, Janel (Ron) of Macklin, three grandchildren Austin, Hayden and Dallas, one brother Cecil (Marilyn) Nelson of Melfort, three sisters Linda (Gordon) Abbott of Melfort; Shirley of Nipawin, Barb (Glenn) Nelson of Radisson, two brothers-in-law Harold Funk of Nipawin, Garry (Donna) Crawford of High River, Alta, 2 sisters-in-law Mavis (Bill) Wood of Ottawa, ON, Candace (Dale) Hanas of Leduc, Alta, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Jenny, sister Donna and niece Lori, mother-in-law Merle, father-in-law Clayton, sister-in-law Sheila and brother-in-law Allen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Radisson Communiplex (Box 136, Radisson, Sask, S0K 3L0). Celebration of life in memory of this wonderful man was held at the Radisson Town Hall on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2pm. Arrangements in care of MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca ____________________________________________________
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245 distracted drivers caught in February
News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Signs of spring! What have you seen? • Robins! 5% • Crows! 12% • Gophers! 7 % • Other. 16% • I’ve seen no signs of spring except potholes. 60%
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What is your reaction to the news of funding for construction of the new Saskatchewan Hospital in the 2015 Saskatchewan budget? • Great news! It’s about time! • Good, but too late, should have been built long ago. • $129 million is far too low for what we will need. • It will likely be a P3 project and that will be bad for the Battlefords. • I have to see it to believe it.
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February’s traffic safety focus on distracted driving saw police issue 245 tickets. Driving while using a cell phone accounted for 184 of those tickets, and also resulted in two vehicle seizures. In addition, there were: • 1,072 offences for speeding/aggressive driving; • 397 tickets for failing to stop at a red light or stop sign; • 301 occupant restraint violations (for people not using a seatbelt/car seat/ booster seat); and • 75 impaired driving-
related offences. SGI reminds motorists to focus on the task of driving while behind the wheel. The only multi-tasking required in the driver’s seat is for things that relate to driving, for example scanning mirrors, looking ahead for hazards and paying attention to your surroundings. If you must send a text or take a call, pull over safely to the side of the road before doing
so.
You can learn more about distracted driving laws and related penalties, or get more information about the Road Safety Challenge. Follow @SGItweets on Twitter for tips on how#wecandrivebetter. Law enforcement continue to focus on occupant safety (car seats, booster seats, seatbelts) throughout March.
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Accepting Vendors For April 18
Notre Dame CWL & Knights of Columbus 2094 are hosting a Spring Fair/Trade Show. Call Helen at 306-445-3551 to book a table or for more information.
Friday, March 27
Easter Bake Sale at Co-op Territorial Mall at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the North Battleford Royal Purple. Delicious home baking.
Saturday, March 28
Easter Craft/Bake Sale at the North Battleford Legion Branch #70, basement. Easter draw. For more info phone 306-480-6425.
Saturday, March 28
Influential Women in our Communities at the Chapel Gallery from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Speakers, Sharing Circle & refreshments. For information or RSVP contact: Marcella Pedersen at 306-398-2795 or gilmar@sasktel.net.
Saturday, March 28
Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs - Hawaiian at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Jean 306-445-8815, Sharon at 306-446-0446 or Leela 306-445-7240.
March 29 - April 5
Holy Week Services at Third Avenue United Church. March 29 - Palm Sunday - Touch the Robe 10:30 a.m. April 2 - Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 p.m. April 3 - Good Friday Service 10:30 a.m. April 5 Easter Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 2
Western Development Museum Gift Shop now carries framed photography by local artist, Leah Milton. You’re invited to the Launch Party from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Western Development Museum.
Saturday, April 11
Denholm Hall Fundraiser - Roast Beef Supper. Denholm Rec Club is sponsoring a roast beef supper at the Denholm Hall at 6:00 p.m. Advance tickets may be purchased from the Deholm Post Office, Linda 306-445-6976, Donna 306-445-5318, Debbie 306-445-5589, Anna 306-445-4817, Rita 306-445-5350, Rosann 306-480-7442 or Diane 306-445-5613. Only 100 tickets sold.
Sunday, April 12
Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Association Inc. at 1:00 p.m. at the museum, 292 - 22nd Street, Battleford. 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.
Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day
Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Supper Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m.
4th & 5th Sunday 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.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Genealogy at the North Battleford Library Board Room from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (except May to August & December). Contact Janice Walker at 306-445-5425 or Rosalie Jarvis 306-386-2127.
Jam Session at the Pioneer Hall from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 5, 2014 until May 2015. Phone 306-445-5036 for more information. Knights of Columbus Brunch at 1202 - 105 Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 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
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
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3rd Wednesday of the Month 3rd Wednesday of the Month
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Bingo at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesdays
Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.
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. 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 306-446-3315 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.
Tuesdays
Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the Western Development Museum at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.
Thursdays
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.
Fridays
North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Laura at 306-445-4676.
1st Friday of the Month
1st Tuesdays 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 Carol at 306-445-4352 or Barb at 306-445-0486.
2nd Tuesday of the Month
Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.
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. Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room - 7:00 p.m.
Last Tuesday of the Month
1st & 3rd Friday of the Month 2nd Friday 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.
Old Tyme Dance at the Pioneer Hall, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live bands. For more information phone 306-445-5036.
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The Battlefords Stars reached the SMAAAHL finas for the second consecutive season with a 3-2 win over the Tisdale Trojans Thursday evening. It was the Trojans opening the scoring in the first when Devin Gerwing took a shot from the high slot that snuck through the pads of Brett Pongracz 14 minutes into the period. The Stars had the only power play opportunity in the first, but trailed in shots 16-11 after 20 minutes. The Stars offence came to life in the second. Three minutes into the period, the Stars had a twoon-one break, and captain Keifer Hintz sent a pass over the stick of the defenceman to Owen Lamb who beat Justen Close blocker side to tie the game. Late in the period the Trojans received their only power play of the game when Hintz was sent off for tripping with 2:18 remaining. The Stars were the beneficiaries, however. Thirty-nine seconds into the power play, Close came out of his net to play the puck around the boards. His shot took a strange bounce off the boards and landed right on the stick of Layne Young, who quickly fired the puck into the vacant net. Young wasn’t finished. Just over a minute later the Stars had another twoon-one chance, this time
Woods and Jake Tesarowski with 4:55 remaining. The Stars jumped back out in front 1:39 later when Lamb scored his fourth of the playoffs from Hintz and Keelan Saworski. The Stars led 2-1 after one despite being outshot 13-6. The Canadians power play got them back in the game early in the second when Woods scored from Tesarowski and Conner Chaulk just 1:01 into the frame. It was the only goal of the period. Braydon Buziak was sent to the penalty box for hooking with 1:24 left in the second, and 30 seconds into the third the Canadians took the lead. Tesarowski scored with the help of Owen Sillinger and Woods. Sillinger is the son of longtime NHL player Mike Sillinger. who played 1,049 NHL games with 12 different teams over his 16-year NHL career. He was also a 10th round pick of the Vancouver Giants in the 2012 WHL draft, but was later traded to the Saskatoon Blades. The Stars couldn’t solve Clarke Flegel again, and a pair of goals from Sillinger and Miller sealed a 5-2 Stars loss. The Canadians finished 3-for-4 on the man advantage while the Stars scored once on three chances. Pongracz finished with 30 saves. This is a familiar situation for the Stars, as they
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Going all in is a dangerous gamble to take When a junior hockey team has a chance at a national championship, it’s no surprise they make moves to put the best team they can on the ice. Every year a major junior team is selected to host the Memorial Cup, junior hockey’s top prize. The teams are decided by the winners of each the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior League and the host team. Should the host team win their respective league, the team they beat in the final is given the last spot at the Memorial Cup. When the Saskatoon Blades hosted in 2013, they made some big trades to ensure they had the best chance for a long playoff run and a national championship.
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The Blades made two more big trades that season, this time at the trade deadline. They traded their first round pick in the 2015 WHL draft and a fifth round pick in 2013 to Spokane for Collin Valcourt. Valcourt didn’t exactly light it up with the Blades, scoring 11 goals and adding seven assists in 32 games. They also traded their 2013 first round pick to
Brandon for 20-year-old Michael Ferland. Ferland fared a little better than Valcourt, scoring eight times and adding 21 assists in 26 games. While this next trade didn’t affect the Blades 2013 season, they also traded their first round picks in 2011 and 2012, along with two prospects, to Brandon for Brayden Schenn in 2010. By the way, one of those prospects was the Blades 2010 first round pick Tim McGauley, who finished third in WHL scoring this season with 105 points. Feeling salty yet, Blades fans? Now the Blades were prepared for their playoff and Memorial Cup run. Except it didn’t happen. Despite finishing atop their division, and fourth
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and giving them the first overall pick. Great news, right? But wait, remember when I said the Wheat Kings were given the option of swapping first round picks in the 2014 draft in the Walker trade? So not only did the Blades miss the playoffs, they also missed out on the first overall pick. The pick, which belonged to Vancouver in a trade from early in the 2012-13 season, was of course swapped and Brandon selected Stelio Mattheos of Winnipeg with the first overall pick. Surely this year the Blades would bounce back, right? Wrong. This year the Blades finished dead last in the WHL, giving Spokane an excellent chance at the first overall pick. Since I’m already rubbing things in for Blades fans, the Wheat Kings finished first in the WHL this year. The Blades do have a future to look forward to however, as they have a pair of first round picks in this years WHL draft from Kamloops (originally Kootenay) and Everett. They also have their own 2016 first round pick along with their own and Victoria’s in 2017. So let this be a warning to any and all teams who plan on mortgaging their future in an effort to win now. You can’t but wonder where the Blades would be if they hadn’t moved six straight first round picks.
overall in the WHL, a first round matchup with the Medicine Hat Tigers proved disastrous. The Blades were swept in four straight games, outscored 15-4. Because they were ousted in the first round, the 2013 first round pick they sent to Brandon became the sixthoverall pick. With that pick the Wheat Kings selected Kale Clague, a defenceman from Lloydminster who was coming off a record-setting season in Bantam AAA. No big deal however, since the Blades were hosting they now had an extra long layoff to make sure everyone was fully healed and ready to go for the real deal. After 51 days off the Blades finally played another game, this time against the OHL champion London Knights. They lost 3-2. The Blades went 79 days in between wins, as they ended the 2012-13 regular season on a seven-game losing streak then four more in the playoffs. They defeated the QMJHL’s Halifax Mooseheads 5-2 on May 19, but would lose their next two games against the Portland Winterhawks and Knights to see their season officially end. It’s not unusual for a team to struggle the season after going all in for a championship, but for the Blades it went from bad to worse. After finishing third last in the league, the Blades then won the draft lottery moving them up two spots
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Those who weren’t satisfied with watching March Madness basketball on TV at home could catch some action live this past weekend at NationsWEST Field House. A 14team double-elimination open basketball tournament took place over three days, with the finals happening Sunday night. The entries came from throughout the Northwest region as well as Prince Albert and even Edmonton. Shown is action from Saturday involving the Whitefish Creetures and the NB Basketbrawlers. Photos by John Cairns
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Budget dominates legislature week By far the biggest story at the legislature this past week was presentation of the 2015 budget. It was a confident and, at the end, emotional address by Finance Minister Ken Krawetz in the legislature Wednesday afternoon, his last budget before he leaves politics next year. As quoted from Hansard: Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt this is a challenging budget, but the good news is Saskatchewan has never been in a better position to meet this challenge. More people live here than ever before. Our unemployment rate continues to be the lowest in Canada. Exports are at an all-time high. Businesses continue to show tremendous confidence in Saskatchewan’s future through major capital investments. But what gives me the most confidence is our people, Saskatchewan people: cautious yet confident, humble yet self-assured, hard working and compassionate and always optimistic about our province’s future. So as I conclude my final budget speech, that is why I can say with confidence that Saskatchewan will meet these challenges: because Saskatchewan is strong and our best days are still ahead. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Not surprisingly, NDP finance critic, Regina Rosemont MLA Trent Wotherspoon, had a different view in expressing his party’s opposition to the budget. Wotherspoon: There are a few things that stand out as bad calls for us as the opposition. The seniors’ care crisis is being ignored. The funding that’s announced in this budget won’t even address the so-called urgent issues identified by the
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Mr. Broten: — My question is for the Premier. Why is this government cutting funding for English as an additional language supports? In his extensive response, premier Brad Wall denied there were cuts. Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, I would point out to members opposite as well and members of the House that this government is the government that’s actually undertaken unprecedented moves in the middle of a calendar year, where we’ve noted pressures in a particular division, pressures in a particular school, to provide more funding for things like English as a second language, for more EAs [educational assistants] and more classroom supports than we’ve had in the past. Mr. Speaker, this is reflective of the priorities of the government in terms of education and will be reflected in terms of our priorities going forward as well. Broten, in rebuttal, pointed to a flyer sent out by Prairie Spirit School Division outlining cuts to services. Wall responded that flyer was sent out prior to the budget. Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, the school division sent this piece of paper home with the students because they were already frustrated with the funding that has not been coming from this gov-
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the House. That needs to be clarified on the record. Secondly, with respect to this newsletter and with respect to Prairie Spirit, I invite the Hon. Leader of the Opposition of the NDP [New Democratic Party] to consider the facts. Since 2007 this division has received a 27 per cent increase in operating funding, outpacing their enrolment growth, which was 18 per cent — 18 per cent enrolment growth — 27 per cent, up until yesterday, in increased operating funds. And with the Minister of Finance’s budget brought down yesterday, the numbers have only increased. Broten continued to hammer the issue of ESL funding, and the result was some testy exchanges in Question Period: Mr. Speaker. My question to the Premier: how on Earth can he justify cutting direct supports for teach-
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ers, for students, despite the growing needs in our classrooms? The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier. Hon. Mr. Wall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. How on Earth can the Leader of the Opposition stand in his place and make stuff up? Here are the facts, Mr. Speaker. We have responded to the needs in school divisions by increasing operating funding by 31 per cent. Later on, just as Education Minister Don Morgan was about to respond to some of Broten’s questions, Broten himself got testy towards the Premier. Mr. Broten: — Mr. Speaker, he can huff and he can puff, Mr. Speaker, but he needs to provide this answer to the parents and to the teachers in the province. And now he’s passing it off to the education minister. Isn’t that typical?
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Finding something is exactly as advertised How many times have you been disappointed and annoyed that something you purchased did not live up to expectations? No wonder we’re becoming cynical. We’ve learned to treat with skepticism advertisements that proclaim the worth of a particular product. They seem to imply that our lives would surely approach perfection, if only we had the right toothpaste or deodorant, cookware or cleaner, computer or car. Personally, I can recall times when my wife and I had our expectations rudely dashed, once the product arrived, and we tried it out. There was a feeling that we had somehow been deceived and cheated. The experience has served to increase our wariness of claims that are made. We have come to treat the glowing speeches of our politicians the same way. Promises made are too often not promises kept. However, that cannot be said of the Lord Jesus Christ, who “went about doing good.” (Acts 10:38) As another said of Him, “He has done all things well.” (Mk. 7:37) We have a praise hymn about that, over two centuries old, written by Samuel Medley (17381799). Medley’s father
man ever spoke like this Man!” (Jn. 7:46) Centuries before, Isaiah had prophesied about the coming Messiah’s power to heal (Isa. 35:5-6), and again the Lord Jesus did all that was promised and more (cf. Lk. 7:20-22). He demonstrated power over the demonic world (Mk. 1:27), over disease (Mk. 2:12),
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was a school teacher, and a friend of scientist Sir Isaac Newton. Young Samuel was apprenticed to an oil dealer but, abandoning that career, he joined the British Navy. After he was wounded in a battle with the French fleet, he was taken to the home of his godly grandfather to recuperate. The Lord used the prayers and witness of that good man, and the reading of a sermon by Isaac Watts, to bring Samuel Medley to faith in Christ. Unfit for a physically active naval career because of the effects of his injury, and in the glow of his newfound faith, Medley trained for the ministry. When someone wrote and asked him in what town his church was situated, he responded with a rhyming couplet: “In one where sin makes many a fool, / Known by the name of Liverpool!” By God’s grace his pastoral work was abundantly fruitful, and he
also wrote dozens of hymns. Several of his songs continue to be used today: O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth; Awake My Soul to Joyful Lays; and I Know That My Redeemer Lives. The present hymn is called, Now in a Song of Joyful Praise. The phrase, “My Jesus has done all things well, based on Mark 7:37, is repeated in all ten stanzas of the hymn. It is a way of saying that the Lord fulfilled–is fulfilling, and will yet fulfil–all the promises made about Him. In modern terms we could say He is “As Advertised.” In His daily teaching of the people, “[Jesus] taught them as one having authority.” (Mk. 1:22) With utter confidence, He declared, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” (Matt. 24:35), they are unfailingly true. No wonder a Roman officer said, “No
over the elements of nature (Mk. 4:41), and over death, proving again He was who He said He was (cf. Acts 2:22). That is the One celebrated in Samual Medley’s joyful song: “Now, in a song of grateful praise, / To my dear Lord my voice I’ll raise; / With all His saints I’ll join to tell– / My Jesus has done
all things well. / All worlds His glorious power confess, / His wisdom all His works express; / But oh! His love what tongue can tell? / My Jesus has done all things well. / And when to those bright worlds I rise, / And join the anthem with the skies; / Above the rest, this note shall swell, / My Jesus has done all things well.”
Keeping sharp When it comes to hobbies, crossword puzzles have got to be my first choice. Even after a day filled with writing articles or editing the work of other writers, I head to my recliner chair, put up my feet and begin wrestling with words (or, more accurately with some of the more bizarre definitions attributed to those words). The one thing, however, that blunts my pleasure is dull pencils. I may be on top of the game but when a pencil is unsharpened it reduces my ability to read what I’ve written. Because the quality of the lead’s imprint is muted and my age-related vision is less than perfect, I’ve had to go back over my work several times before
determining whether the last entry was or was not correct. Since launching my company in 2000 I’ve learned a lot of lessons: some of them I discerned quickly while it took near disasters before I caught on to some others. Like those faded crossword answers, I wasted far too much time and effort simply because my body was tired out and my creativity and enthusiasm suffered the results of
that exhaustion. Hubby and I have just returned from a week’s visit with family, a long-overdue vacation that served as a time of total relaxation as well as a sharp reminder of the value of refreshing. In the few days since we’ve been back I’ve set about my work with new strength and excitement. In life or in business, it’s vital to keep sharp. Repeated use of our time and resources without taking time to renew body, mind and spirit, leaves us like a dull instrument. “The steps [and stops] of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” Psalm 37:23 Don’t risk losing the most important things in life.
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Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield
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