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Volume 108 No. 31
North Battleford, Sask.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
In the news this week Staff
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is supporting a Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce initiative called On Track 2016 that outlines priorities of chamber members for the April 4 provincial election. Read more about the eight opportunities for continued growth outlined in the document on Page 2. The community is paying tribute to former Innovation Credit Union CEO, Re/Max of the Battlefords broker and community mover and shaker Brian Maunula. He died last week. There are more details on Page 3. Area MLAs have been meeting with local school board trustees to hear about issues concerning the education system. The main concern for trustees is the provincial funding model that has replaced direct taxation by boards of education. For more turn to Page 5.
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A new initiative of the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, a showcase of local talent, was held on the weekend with announcer David Dekker and scriptwriter and chair of the Dekker Centre board and of the showcase , Karen Ulmer, in the booth. The initiative was funded by a gift from the Rawlinson Foundation on the occasion of Dekker’s retirement from the radio business. For more on On Stage at the Dekker, see Thursday’s Regional Optimist and visit www.newsoptimist.ca. Photo by Jayne Foster
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Public works employees recognized Staff
Two North Battleford municipal employees, Dan Maloney and Stewart Schafer, have received recognition at the Saskatchewan Public Works Association conference in Regina. Seen here from left to right are George Jakeman (past president, Saskatchewan Public Works Association), Stewart Schafer (director of operations, City of North Battleford), Kealey Dedman (president of the Canadian Public Works Association), Dan Maloney (engineering co-ordinator, City of North Battleford), Andrew Stevenson (president, Saskatchewan Public Work Association). Photo submitted
Two employees of the City of North Battleford were recognized recently by the Saskatchewan Public Works Association at their 57th annual conference in Regina in late February. Engineering Co-ordinator Dan Maloney was named Public Works Person of the Year, in recognition of his service and dedication to the profession, public and SPWA. This is an award that Colin Carriere, operations foreman of roadways in North Battleford, had previously earned. Director of Operations Stewart Schafer has earned the Harry S. Swearingen Award. This acknowledges his outstanding service to the local chapter of the American Public Works Association. According to the City’s news release the award recognizes individual achievement through chapter activity and achievement in support of the strategic plan, goals and objectives.
Top 8 Opportunities for Continued Growth
Chamber outlines its issues prior to big vote Staff
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has waded in to the 2016 provincial election. They have joined the
Sask. Chamber of Commerce in promoting OnTrack 2016 — a recommendations document outlining 31 ideas within eight major categories, all issues facing the business community.
Employee injured in theft Staff Battlefords RCMP are investigating an incident at a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street that occurred shortly after 3 a.m. Friday. A man is reported to have stolen merchandise from the business and assaulted one of the employees who attempted to intervene. The employee was treated in hospital for minor injuries.
The categories are titled Top 8 Opportunities for Continued Growth. According to a news release from the Chamber these include recommendations on ways to strengthen the province’s taxation and fiscal framework, support infrastructure enhancement, build and use water resources, attract and grow investment, strengthen the education system, accelerate northern economic development, use alternative service delivery and enhance workforce skills training. Important issues for the Chamber include integration of entrepreneurship and business skills training in all levels of Kindergarten to Grade 12 education, changing the assessment cycle
from four to two years, moving to a dual-rate personal income tax structure of nine and 12 per cent and creation of a comprehensive water resource strategic plan. “The ideas within OnTrack 2016 affect the way that all the people in this province live, work and invest,” said Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber, in a statement. “As a province, we have seen very positive changes in our economy and our
culture, but the work isn’t done. We want to see the next government continue the economic momentum, and believe it is imperative to stay on track with this progress and, so, we created these suggestions, and categorized them into eight general areas.” The Chamber is inviting people to read the full OnTrack document, which can be found at www.saskchamber.com. The document has the
full backing of the Battlefords Chamber. Battlefords Chamber president Jay Bottomley says, “locally we support the OnTrack 2016 package, specifically items such as ‘changing the assessment cycle used to calculate property values from four years to two years.’ This is a very important discussion as we work through issues of commercial taxation in the Battlefords that impact our businesses.”
Snowmobiler injured Saturday Staff Saturday at 6:27 p.m. North Battleford Fire Department, RCMP, WPD Ambulance ad STARS attended the scene for a snowmo-
bile accident 14 miles east of Highway 4 on Highway 378. One patient was transported to Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon by STARS with undetermined injuries.
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RCMP focus on intelligence-led policing By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Here are some highlights from the Feb. 22 meeting of North Battleford city council. Members of the Canadian Red Cross were on hand at council to promote Pink Day, an initiative to stop and prevent bullying. They made a presentation to council, with all members of council wearing pink shirts in recognition of Pink Day.
Councillor Ryan Bater thanked the Red Cross for their efforts and noted these days kids cannot escape bullying. “If you’re on Facebook and you’re being bullied on Facebook, you’re getting it 24/7,” he said. Councillor Greg Lightfoot also took time to thank the Red Cross for their efforts in hosting evacuees from Northern communities in North Battleford last summer during the wildfire situation.
Also, at the meeting Mayor Ian Hamilton proclaimed Feb. 24 as Red Cross Pink Day. The mayor also proclaimed March 7 to 11 as Francophonie Week in North Battleford. RCMP Insp. John Sutherland provided his monthly police report, which focused on intelligence-led policing initiatives. Leisure Services Director Bill Samborski spoke about a busy Winter-Tainment Week in the city. He said
the various events attracted between 30 to upwards of 400 people, and staff were looking forward to holding it again next year. The Snow Angel program, which recognizes the efforts of residents who help clear neighbours’ snow, saw
a busy month of February. Communications Co-ordinator Susanne Abe reported there were 19 nominations as of Feb. 18. The winner of the draw for this month is George Nachtegaele. His name was drawn at the council meeting by Mayor
Hamilton, and he wins a $50 Visa gift certificate. Council has also resolved to provide an additional $2,000 in funding to Battlefords Humane Society. City Manager Jim Puffalt explained this is to cover increased staffing costs.
Maunula remembered for community and business efforts director, as member of the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament committee, president of the Battlefords Midget AAA Hockey Club and coach and manager of various minor hockey clubs. Notably, Maunula also led community efforts towards the development of the Credit Union CUplex. He also served as president of Battlefords Rotary Club and was past chair of the Council of Battlefords Realtors. In lieu of flowers, his family is requesting donations go towards a monument that will be placed at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club.
By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Brian Maunula is being remembered for his business and civic leadership efforts in the Battlefords community. Maunula, who died last week, was a longtime North Battleford resident who had been owner and broker of Re/Max of the Battlefords. He purchased Re/Max of the Battlefords in 2010. Before taking on that role, Maunula had been CEO of Innovation Credit Union. According to his biography at the Re/Max website, his extensive activity in the community included time as a Chamber of Commerce
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Mayor Ian Hamilton draws the name of the February Snow Angels winner from the entries offered by Communications Co-ordinator Susanne Abe. Photo by John Cairns
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Commentary
Watching a blood sport: the American election By William Wardill
Men of my age usually enjoy sitting in an easy chair in front of a TV set to watch hockey and football players being carried out of their games on stretchers. These are contact sports I no longer watch. Instead, I turn to the most exciting blood sport in the world – the selecting of candidates for the upcoming U.S. presidential election. I suspect few honest, kind, hardworking Canadians understand the complexities of the political contest that is taking place below our southern border. I hasten to elucidate. When the first white citizens of what became the United States of America threw off the shackles of British Colonialism, their allies were the French, who had been competing with the British for world supremacy for hundreds of years. The Americans thought the French were such nice people they copied the French system of government. American wise men rejected efficient, uncomplicated parliamentary government for a constitutional government in which the powers of the executive, legislative and judicial branches were strictly defined. They put their country into
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a political straitjacket by History & devising a system in which president and congress can Commentary from a be in constant clashes, with the supreme court acting as the competent or incompetent referee. It is a recipe for gridlock. The United States is the largest part of the Englishspeaking world, but it is not like any other part of the English-speaking world. For example, the United Catalogue available from: Kingdom, Canada, AustraSpeargrass Specialties Box 298, Eatonia, Sk., S0L 0Y0 lia and New Zealand are all Phone: (306) 967‐2910 parliamentary democracies www.speargrassspecialties.com that provide universal health care and don’t let their citizens have unrestricted use of lethal weapons. We Canadians have two official languages, which means our politicians need to exercise their brains in the study of both English and French. Down south, there is only one official language and politicians don’t have to exercise their brains at all. The ceremonial head of state in Canada is the Queen of England. A good queen can last for donkey’s years, but the American head of state is the president, who can serve for a maximum of only two terms, if he isn’t assassinated sooner. American politicians have three holy documents — the
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Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and the Christian Bible. We are not so holy in Canada. Nobody running for the highest office in the land has to prove that he goes to church every Sunday and prays every night. The political landscape south of the border fascinates me. I think I should write a very funny work of fiction based on the American political sideshow. (Every columnist wants to write a book.) I could start with Lee Bidoux, born in Nova Scotia to an American citizen of Mexican extraction and a Canadian lobster fisherman. While young he displays a charm that makes females of all ages, shapes and sizes want to pick him up and cuddle him. As he grows up, he comes under the tutelage of a mystic known as The Fundy Mentalist. He then goes to seek his fortune in what is purported to be the Greatest Nation on Earth. He joins the Republican Party and makes himself known. Droves of females drool over him. He then purchases a Bible, attends church every Sunday and makes an obligatory trip to Israel. He then equips himself with an arsenal of firearms and begins to hunt trophy animals. Closer to home, he is well armed when walking in the woods in case he encounters a wild pig, godless socialist or sinful abortionist. The Republicans make him their choice for president. The rest of the story would be funny stuff about how the dastardly Democrats attempt to deny him his rightful place in the White House. I will not write this epic until the real presidential election is over. What happens down there affects us up here. When there is a new president, Canadians may find no reasons for laughter.
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Last week a report from Kijiji, a popular on-line venue where users can post items for sale or shop for things they want or need, indicates the second-hand economy contributes up to $36 billion to Canada’s GDP. In other news you might have noticed increasing reports about the merging of newsrooms and other cost-cutting measures to print operations by media giants. These two news items are part of the same equation. When I tell people what I do for a living I am often asked questions like, “Whatever happened to the Calgary Herald? It used to be this huge tome and now it’s a mere shadow of its former self.” My standard answer is, “Think Kijiji.” That’s because the heft of a newspaper used to be hugely padded by classified advertising. This forum for advertising items for sale and searching out bargains has been impacted by the “free” services offered by on-line services. Those classified ads were a huge source of revenue for newspapers. They were inexpensive to administrate and create and enjoyed enthusiastic readership. Every single newspaper in the country has felt the impact of that revenue loss. Back in the old days, it was more difficult to track the impact of the classified advertising on the second-hand economy, but it was probably significant. Kijiji’s success is, to some extent, built on the long-standing success of newspaper classified advertising. It would be inaccurate to blame all print edition newspaper woes on Kijiji. Governments, for example, have fallen in love with the Internet, preferring to promote services on websites rather than through other forms of advertising. Businesses, too, have discovered the magic for Facebook and other social media formats to promote their businesses.
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Living Sky shares concerns with Sask. Party MLAs Staff Reporter
The area’s Saskatchewan Party MLAs were hearing
the concerns of officials with Living Sky School Division Feb. 29 as a provincial election looms in the province.
News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: The Saskatchewan Liberals held a fundraising event in Battleford last week attended by their leader Darrin Lamoureux. What do you think of their chances in the provincial election in the Battlefords? • Slim to none, and slim just left town. 67% • They won’t win, but they’ll do better than last time. 20% • They’ll finish second. 3% • They’re going to win the Battlefords! 6% • Not only that, they’re going to win a majority! 3%
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Two MLAs – Scott Moe of Rosthern-Shellbrook and Larry Doke from Cut KnifeTurtleford – met the board at the Living Sky offices in North Battleford. Battlefords MLA Herb Cox had not been able to attend due to an emergency dental appointment, but was able to drop by and see board members after the meeting had wrapped up. The MLAs had met with Light of Christ School Division the previous week. This latest meeting lasted about an hour and dealt with a range of issues school board members and MLAs were familiar with. A big issue was the funding model, with board members making the case that they needed a funding model that provided stability and was equitable. A review of that model is under way. Another key issue was infrastructure, making sure their existing – and aging – schools could continue to stay open well into the future. The point was made that if roofs were not addressed, the leaking water would create more costs down the road, with mould, asbestos and other issues. The biggest issue was finding the money for the repairs, and dwindling reserves to pay the bills. “We’re (looking at) 10 years to replace our $8.1 million worth of roofs we need today,” said board chair Ken Arsenault. He made the point an amount like that would wipe out half their existing reserves. He pointed to “rain” as a big problem and compared it to the costs from fighting the forest fires up north that were in the news recently. “It’s almost as critical as the fires. We’re going to destroy that infrastructure – it’s not with fire, it’s with water. That’s the only difference,” said Arsenault. There had been plans to fix the roof at Hafford Central School, but that was put off due to an emergency situation in Unity. The point was not lost on the MLAs in the room. “It’s fully understood by my counterparts here today and myself that infrastructure is a huge issue,” said Doke. “I made the state-
Above and below, MLAs Larry Doke and Scott Moe hear from the Living Sky School Division board about their concerns regarding issues such as funding and infrastructure. Photos by John Cairns
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The late Bill Prystupa: s r e m o c w e n o t A f riend
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John Ma ” What really sparked the se, pri sur a as rked steadily of wo m the Valley sur prise.” od go when Tatar moved fro “a it led a number of cal at ta, ow Toyo k bac l Bil id pa y the Ford dealership to Rainb lly ua Event jobs until his reke monma to e abl s where he worked in sales. wa n Joh ce tirement. ilding was on t at that time bu , The Rainbow Toyota bu job the m fro Mark Tatar ey d to be, and “It was kind of ng thi where Ulmer Chev use no had Bill’s story y ls the fee ing that build d. sai a nd Wa ,” Bill used to work in gh pretty tou of generosity is d in Canada ive arr s years before. tar Ta e Th timely, given that t building John arrived 0s. “Just being there in tha is 98 d-1 mi the migration in im about him in Italy, kind of made me think in the news k first, after a brief time bac the family folmore,” Mark said. in a big way due to Tatars and the rest of the for s ng thi key er. the lat ile One of wh le litt a ed the Syrian refugee d in the Bat- low Tatars were the s day was that when they arrive se tho In ation. situ y didn’t know lity of tlefords from Poland, the escaping the harsh rea Today, they can ere residents any English. point to more supsaid life in Poland, wh ,” lish Po e som comke the der un “He spo ing liv ll sti re ports in place to helped trans- we . Mark. That meant Bill tem sys t nis mu help immigrants needed to go era of the Iron late whenever the family the s wa It d on their feet, lan etel power or lSo the of e ris the to the bank or get their d an Curtain including the Battlland, Po in ent phone hooked up. vem mo rity efords Immigration a said, this ida leaving nts ide As Mark’s mother Wand res lish Po th wi e. easy, but if es elsewhere. others Resource Centr was stuff that was “very the country for better liv Tatars know there were e four children, died in go ’t Th had can o u wh n yo l, ow sh, Bil ir gli the En l d tel pe n hel eve ’t He y. ldn wa you don’t know r cou le ila Peop d in a sim t wanted to show ing. You have s 1994. The Tatars jus ving to live Bill helpe wa lea o re wh we r’s y me anywhere to do someth the Ul at ves er ati reciation for someone u,” she said. rel ret out a co-work d other their own app a “good man.” pe hel d to have somebody with yo ore they somewhere else, for fear of the sec an nt gra mi im also an they described as The Tatars recall that bef fami- police finding out. anything grant families as well. mi im lish d Po er sai “Anybody would ask him ,” oth ape re we esc al loc lly ica th wi bas to us arrived there ero had gen ou “Y nda said. “That He was also o turned to vs he would do it,” Wa all rec ian Br lies in the community wh ere was Mark. “You couldn’t say ‘oh, I’m lea son s Hi tions. . Th was just the way he was.” ewhere else.’ First Na Bill for help translating a First Naing Poland to go live som s wa he re r’s the me Ul e at lik nic nd one mecha You had to make it sou t had , and tion family tha you were going on a trip home in ir the t los then not come back.” rsont a a fire and Bill pe The Tatars recall tha ure nit fur ed pli grants ally sup wave of Polish immi m. the fords to ended up in the Battle who’ve People 0s. 198 the in e during that tim ll cite we - known Bill Bill’s help went beyond sim sons rea of er asing a a numb us ply translating or purch ero gen so s wa re for he new car. He was also the oth to e cam it en wh loans, s the Tatars to co-sign for wa l Bil avail- ers in need. tchas those weren’t easily those born in Saska in ily able to new immigrants fam his t bu , an ew the days. m fro d ive arr had loan “He co-signed our first ew Bill Uk raine, so he kn a. nd Wa d sai ,” nk the at the ba of ing when it someth also was there to help immito buy str uggles of s tar Ta came time for the n. tio gra recalled new furniture. John He also knew cing to an fin the get ’t he couldn m perbut Bill str uggles fro and purchase new furniture, He s. los al would son ne came to the rescue. He uli Pa fe wi his uld pay in pay, and the Tatars wo me ho lost their in e him back. fir a in ir paid Mayfa “We bought it and we 6. 195 recalls. him, every week,” John It was a shat, too , ms ite er oth to It extended tering experience, ian like food. we al- but his son Br l “But it was nothing free, Bil t tha ed all ys,” said rec ways paid him back. Alwa also saw the genJohn Tatar. ers at merous erosity of oth He noted there were nu e. y because the tim items they couldn’t bu People offered gave you r eve “the banks never, furniture and oththe money.” s the sitWanda adds that nowaday s will nk ba e uation is a lot easier. Th ng and rki wo are check on where you days old the in en Ev you get the loan. $250 was hard to get.
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Skittles comes home from New York a winner Staff
Getting ready. Skittles in the ring.
the bus to the show at 4:30 a.m. We arrived just before 6 a.m. to the show grounds and waited for about half an hour in line to get checked into the show. We found our bench and set up. I started grooming and getting Skittles ready about 9 a.m. for ring time of 11 a.m.” When they weren’t in the ring, they were on the bench for some appreciation. “After we were done showing and the show photos were taken, we had to get back to our bench where he got lots of love from all the spectators,” says McGonigle. When they were released from the benches at 5 p.m. it was another two-hour wait in line to catch the bus back to the hotel. It had been a long day for Skittles. “When we got back to the hotel he was exhaust-
ed,” says McGonigle. “He jumped onto the bed and was sound asleep snoring so loud I am sure the hotel guests on the floor beneath us could hear.” Then it was another early morning and time to come home. “We were up early again on Wednesday to check out of the hotel and catch a taxi back to the airport by 8:30 a.m.” Skittles was the only Canadian golden retriever in the best of breed line up. “There were many Canadian dogs representing many different breeds that did very well at the Westminster Dog Show,” says McGonigle. “There was a total of 116 Canadian dogs and about 65 of them placed respectively in their own categories and I am proud to say Skittles was one of them.”
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Attending the famous Westminster Kennel Club dog show was thrilling, says McGonigle. “Being at Madison Square Garden watching the groups and Best in Show was very exciting. To see the electricity fly through the rings and see many of the world’s top dogs in person was very enjoyable.” She adds, “It was very thrilling to be showing my own dog … on the famous green carpet. It has been a life-long dream to be there and I am very proud of the way Skittles showed, and to come home with Winners Dog makes the trip even more fulfilling.” McGonigle says the fact he brought home the purple ribbon is still sinking in – a dream come true. “Skittles always gives his best when he shows, as he truly enjoys it. I am very proud of him and it’s a great way to start off his career this year. I look forward to an exciting year ahead with him.” Skittles is a purebred golden retriever, one out of McGonigle’s first litter. He has completed his Canadian Championship and his Canadian Grand Championship and he has earned a Certificate of Conformation
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A golden retriever owned by local dog breeder Robyn McGonigle has come home from a famous dog show with a prestigious award. Skittles (GCH Castlefin’s Night In The City, CCA, SDHF) won Winners Dog when he attended the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show in New York City Feb. 16. McGonigle, of Castlefin Golden Retrievers, says that means he had to win his class and then had to compete against all the other males who had won their class. “The winner of all the first place males is awarded Winners Dog. By placing Winners Dog he got to compete in the line up for Best of Breed.” McGonigle explains Westminster is a benched dog show, “which means from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. your dog and you have to remain on your ‘bench,’ only released for ring times and scheduled bathroom breaks.” If a competitor is not back to the bench in the allowed time the kennel club officials impose a fine of $250 for the offence. “The purpose of the benched shows is so the public has a chance to meet your dog and ask questions about the dogs and breeds,” says McGonigle. It was a hectic couple of days for McGonigle and Skittles. “We arrived in New York at 5 p.m. and a taxi met us at the airport and took us to our hotel. We had a twohour wait in line to check into the hotel.” Once they arrived, it was time to prepare. “Monday I spent the day bathing Skittles and getting him ready for the show. “Tuesday came and we were up at 3:30 a.m. to make sure we were ready to catch
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Assessment, an American title. Last year he earned a spot in the Canadian Show Dog Hall of Fame. In 2014 Skittles was the eighth-ranked golden retriever in Canada and was also given the Shadywell Trophy from the Golden Retriever Club of Canada for being the top male golden retriever in Canada.
The Westminster Kennel Club show was Skittles’ first of the season. Now, McGonigle begins the campaign for top golden retriever in Canada for 2016. McGonigle says, after this year, Skittles will be retired from the show ring and will start training for field work and “has earned his place on the couch.”
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Battlefords cruise to 10 straight wins By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter
Team awards were handed out prior to puck drop and the North Stars were at it again for their last home game of the season. “There’s a lot of respect for each other in that dressing room, and it’s only fitting that these guys were selected by their peers for these awards … It’s just a pat on the back for everyone for the season they’ve had,” Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said after the game. The black and white came into the tilt with a perfect 6-0 record against Kindersley, looking for a win in game one of the home-and-home series while extending their winning streak to 10 games. A victory would tie them with the Melfort Mustangs for longest streak in the SJHL this season. They did just that, earning their 42nd win of the season in a 3-0 effort. Ryan
Seconds before Igor Leonenko scores his 46th goal of the campaign. Photo by Dustin Saracini
Rewerts holstered the offence of Kindersley, serving up a 24-save shutout for his third of the year. The North Stars came
out with the first quality chance of the opening period after a pair of penalties led to a four-on-four situation. In the Kindersley
overall wins against the Klippers, all while holding onto some serious momentum heading into a long break before playoffs. Tyler Fuhr came up big on several occasions, backstopping the North Stars to a 3-2 win. The Battlefords now finish with an outstanding record of 43-11-2-2 and 11 straight wins. “If you reflect on one thing with this group, it’s
that they’re brothers,” Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said after the game, “It’s such a tight-knit group, I know it’s cliche, but this is a pretty special group of kids.” A pair of early penalties set the Battlefords up with a five-on-three, but Nathan Hargrave was equal to the task in the opposing crease. The biggest chance to get on the board was a Dustin
defensive zone, Rookie of the Year nominee, Layne Young, pick-pocketed Austin Calladine of the Klippers before driving into the slot, only to be stopped by Nathan Hargrave, keeping the game scoreless. The wrister was the Battlefords’ ninth shot to the Klippers’ one. On the 10th shot, however, MVP nominee Igor Leonenko, broke the deadlock. A two-on-one with Rory Davidson made it 1-0 North Stars. Davidson found number 25 busting down the left wing, who corralled the puck with speed before snapping a wrister under the blocker of Hargrave for his 45th of the campaign. Ryan Rosenberg drew the second assist. The tally extended his point streak to 11 games. After 20 minutes, the North Stars controlled the pace of play, leading in the shots department by a large margin, 20-7. The black and white came out and opened the
scoring in the middle frame after a crisp feed from Braydon Buziak. Troy Gerein started the play in the offensive zone, keeping the puck in while fighting off a pair of Kindersley defenders. He found Buziak near the left faceoff dot, who then made a perfect tape-to-tape pass to Leonenko in the slot. His 46th goal couldn’t have come any easier, as he snapped a shot into the wide open cage. 2-0 North Stars. The Klippers came back with a flurry of shots on the power play, but Rewerts was up for the task, sprawling out in his crease to keep the goose egg on the board. After 40 minutes of play, a ton of shots were ripped but both goaltenders stood tall. Hargrave had 32 saves while Rewerts had a perfect 18. Thirteen minutes into the final frame, you guessed it, Leonenko put the final nail in the coffin, scoring his 47th of the season. Hats hit the ice at the Civic Cen-
Gorgi opportunity midway through the frame. Braydon Buziak found number 19 camped on the far side of the crease, but it was Hargrave moving post-to-post to absolutely rob Gorgi of his 28th goal of the campaign. The Klippers broke the tie with just over a minute left in the opening frame. Austin Calladine corralled a pass from Branden Scheidl before dancing through the defence of the North Stars on the left wing. Calladine sniped a shot over the glove of Fuhr, scoring his 26th of the year, hitting the top right shelf. After 20 minutes of play the shots were 9-7 Kindersley. Hargrave continued to rob the North Stars in the
middle stanza. An efficient, puck-moving power play found the stick of Rory Davidson, who stared down the second wide open net of the game. Once again the Klippers netminder was there to deny the North Stars and Davidson of his seventh with a terrific blocker save. Gorgi wouldn’t be denied the second time, getting the Battlefords on the board at the 10-minute mark. Gorgi battled through two Klipper defenders in the slot before golfing a shot into the back of the net and over the blocker of Hargrave. Connor Jensen and Jordan Townsend drew the assists. Fuhr came up with a little magic of his own with five minutes left in the second period. Calladine was
tre for his second hat trick in four games. He now has nine goals during that span. Young found Coby Downs in the neutral zone before Downs played pitch and catch with Leonenko down the right wing. Number 16 fed Leonenko with space in the slot, wristing a shot under the blocker to give the North Stars a 3-0 lead. The two helpers extended Downs’ point streak to 11, and Young’s to 13. The North Stars outshot the Klippers 43-24 in the dominant effort. If momentum means anything heading into the playoffs, the Battlefords look like they have it, outscoring opponents 51 to 15 over the last 10 games. The Battlefords wanted to continue their success the next day. News-Optimist THREE STARS 1. Igor Leonenko (3 G) 2. Ryan Rewerts (24save SO) 3. Coby Downs (1 A)
North Stars finish strong, bulldoze their way into playoffs By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter
The North Stars travelled to Kindersley Saturday for their last regular season game as part of a home-and -home series. Friday, the Battlefords extended their winning streak to 10 games in a dominant 3-0 victory. The black and white came into the tilt looking for the season sweep and eight
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BNS slides past Kindersley in last game of season Continued from Page 8 Baxter Kanter put the game to bed with nine minutes left in the final frame. After a hit to the head penalty to Jordan Wiest, the Battlefords headed to the power play. Connor Sych teed up a slap shot from the blue line, deflecting off the stick of Kanter and into the back of the net for his fifth of the year. Kendall Fransoo made the initial pass. Three unanswered goals gave the North Stars a 3-1 lead. Calladine came back with his second goal of the tilt, catching the Battlefords on a bad change. The forward was sprung for a breakaway, finding the five-hole of Fuhr
this time, cutting the deficit to one with four minutes left. The tally wasn’t enough as the black and white held on for the 3-2 win. Owen Lamb and Jayden Nachtegaele also made their season debut for the North Stars, both coming from the AAA Stars and having a solid game. “Both contributed in the best way they could. I thought Owen worked hard along the walls and won a lot of battles with his strength. Jayden obviously drawing that penalty and made some great plays in the neutral zone … I thought it was a really great game for both of them.” Hasselberg said.
Baxter Kanter tips home the eventual game winning goal in Kindersley Saturday night. BNS went on to win 3-2. Photo by Dustin Saracini
The two rookies will have to be ready as the North
Stars got pretty banged up this week. Reed Delainey,
Jake McMillen and recently Gorgi took a vicious hit Saturday night. All are preparing for quick recoveries. The North Stars now have a 13-day break as they wait out their first round opponent. They will face the lowest seed from the survivor series. The La Ronge Ice Wolves, Kindersley Klippers, Notre Dame Hounds and the Yorkton Terriers will be battling it out to make the final eight. One thing is for sure, the SJHL playoffs will be making its way through the Battlefords this year. News-Optimist THREE STARS 1. Baxter Kanter (1 G, 1 A, GWG)
2. Rory Davidson (1 G) 3. Austin Calladine (2 G)
Team Award Winners
Here is the complete list of award winners from Friday night. True North Star (Courage, Commitment, Community) - Logan Nachtegaele Humanitarian Award Jake McMillen Rookie of the Year Layne Young Most Improved Player Taryn Kotchorek Most Popular Player Layne Young Most Valuable Defenceman - Kendall Fransoo Most Valuable Player Igor Leonenko
Taking a look back at the 2015-16 AAA Stars By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter
The Battlefords AAA Stars season has ended after falling to the first place Regina Pat Canadians in the opening round of the SMAAAHL playoffs. Coming into the year, expectations varied on what was a young, but talented group of individuals after back-to-back finalist seasons. Losing top scorers Layne Young (Battlefords North Stars), Brandon Lesko (Flin Flon Bombers), Kaelan Holt (Estevan Bruins) and Spencer Bast (Kamloops Blazers), while also seeing Braydon Buziak earn his way onto the North Stars roster, gave the coaching staff a lot of juggling to do during the preseason. “We knew we would have our struggles, it was a big turnover,” Manager Shawn Robinson said, “We were hoping to finish middle of the pack.” A team littered with 15 quality rookies, including both of their goaltenders, found themselves with a record of 11-18-0-2 going into the Christmas break. One of the finest first-year players was 14-year-old defence-
Stars celebrate a goal from Ben Hiltz against Prince Albert. Photo by Dustin Saracini
man, Luke Reid, who logged some incredible minutes. “There were times where he was our strongest guy,” Robinson said, “He’s a real talent and has a lot of people interested … He was 13 years old when preseason started. He was calm with the puck, not uncomfortable at all, not afraid to give or take a hit.” After Christmas break, however, the young team shifted their focus from a learning process to being a club that could compete. They came back with five straight wins in January, posting a 10-5-1 record in the second half.
“It was a slower process for us, as far as feeling out [the league] goes. I think goaltending really came into its own. Lance Alm really stepped up.” Robinson said. Alm, who is a WHL draft pick of the Edmonton Oil Kings, kick-started the second half run for the Stars and was instrumental in their playoff push. His game matured throughout the campaign, finishing the season with a 12-11-1 record in his first year with the club. “It was textbook. I watched him play a lot last year. When it is a tight pressure game, he’ll make 60 stops if he has to.”
The Stars headed into the playoffs in eighth place with a 20-20-0-4 record. They sat in seventh before Beardy’s Blackhawks leapfrogged them in the last game of the campaign. They split the season series against Regina and had expectations of squeaking out a series win against a high-calibre team. “Their goaltender is incredible (Curtis Meger). They have a few veterans who should be playing WHL.” In game one, the Stars watched their 2-0 lead slip away before eventually losing in overtime 4-3. They went on to lose the series 3-0. When you look back at the season, it was a campaign that saw different players step up to send the young team in the right direction. Owen Lamb, Keelan Saworski and Tanner Brewster were among many who took on this role, leading by example on the ice. Lamb totalled 12 goals and 26 assists in 43 games, Saworski was hot on his heels with 18 goals and 16 assists, while Brewster ended the campaign with 18 goals and 12 assists. “Owen is a special kid for
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I’ve never been ashamed of being a tree hugger. After almost four decades, I still pause and reflect on the beauty of the trunks and orange peeling bark of Scots pines as I enter my driveway. For a metropolitan city in the midst of a treeless prairie, Saskatoon is fortunate to have such a large, diverse and healthy urban forest – much of it planted almost a century ago by individuals with foresight who will for the most part remain anonymous. But their legacy is with us. The new full-colour edition of the Saskatoon Tree Tour booklet tells the story of 25 of Saskatoon’s largest and oldest trees, including the ones mentioned below. To find out where you can obtain a free copy, go to the SOS Elms website: www. soselms.org/. Among the oldest and largest trees in our city are the American elms (Ulmus americana), some of which are approaching 100 years old. Elms are the most common mature street tree in Saskatoon’s older neighbourhoods. Along with the magnificent canopies that arch over Poplar Crescent and Saskatchewan Crescent, there is also a huge elm in the 700 hundred block of Temperance Street. They have a lifespan of 300 years or more but are, unfortunately, at risk of being killed by Dutch Elm Disease.
In the 300 block of Saskatchewan Crescent West is a lovely hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), considered the “elm alternative” in that it is in the same family but immune to Dutch Elm Disease. Hardy, adaptable to many soil types as well as urban pollution, hackberry is native to the southern shore of Lake Manitoba. Large and lovely, it is slow growing. It’s not for those who demand instant gratification, but we plant trees for future generations, right? One of the largest trees in Saskatoon is the Plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides) in the 200 block of 8th Street East. Its diameter is more than five feet at chest height. True sentinels of southern Saskatchewan, they have provided shade for weary travelers for centuries. They’re fast growing, but generally too large for urban yards. In the 200 block of Poplar Crescent is a much smaller tree, the butternut (Juglans cinerea) with an edible nut related to the walnut. It does well along the riverbank and is well worth trying in more protected locations Bur oak (Quercus mac-
rocarpa) has long been one of my favourites. A symbol of strength and durability, it has a deep taproot, a stout trunk, handsome deeply lobed foliage and good fall colour. Look for a venerable example in the 900 block of Temperance Street. It does best in sandy well-drained soil. If you’re after a shade tree with a dense rounded canopy and large, showy cream-coloured flowers, consider the Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra), a fine example of which can be seen in the 1300 block of Cascade Street. The common name comes from the resemblance of the large glossy seed (enclosed by a green prickly fruit) to the eye of a male deer coupled with Ohio being part of its native range. The nut is poisonous – not something to roast by the fire. The leaves are distinctive — palmately compound and a brilliant orange in the autumn. The Amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense) is a small, slow growing tree well suited to an urban residential lot. It’s about the size of a Siberian crabapple with attractive cork-like bark. A beautiful sample of this unique tree can be seen in the 2000 block of Haultain Avenue. SOS Elms is charitable organization. It was founded in 1992 in response to the threat of Dutch Elm Disease as “a voice for our city’s urban forest in general and
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its American elms in particular.” Information about SOS membership (only $10 per year), its mandate and events can be found on the website. In collaboration with the City of Saskatoon’s Urban Forestry Division, SOS Elms will be giving a public information session on DED in June. Details
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The North Battleford Agrivilla was teeming with exotic animals Wednesday as the Wildlife Festival came to the community. This is a travelling show that tours Canada featuring animals that most people don’t see every day in the area. The Canadian Raptor Conservancy and Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo gave alternating presentations during the day. The Canadian Raptor Conservancy held birds of prey presentations featuring creatures such as the Harris hawk and the great horned owl. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo brought along a huge reticulated python, the largest snake in the world that proved a hit with the audience. There were also animal exhibits featuring creatures such as a tortoise and a kangaroo. A few of the most interesting creatures the humans got to experience first hand included a caiman (part of the crocodilian family), a peregrine falcon and the always-popular tarantula. See more photos at www.newsoptimist.ca. Photos by John Cairns
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The John Paul II Collegiate SADD Chapter recently had the pleasure of hosting speaker Kevin Brooks, who presented to students his experience of an impaired driving collision and the importance of safe choices. Paralyzed from the waist down after driving intoxicated, Brooks lost not only the use of his legs but his best friend, Brendon, as well. Looking back, Brooks says, “Brendon and I grew up together. Our families spent so much time at the rink and on road trips. My sister Allison dated Bren in high school. Our parents always got along well, and Bren’s parents were always good to me. When I learned of their support following the crash I was at first surprised. Facing them was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life even with their support. They truly gave me another chance, and I knew I had to do something positive with it. They also taught me an invaluable lesson in forgiveness.”
Turning his life around, in little more than a decade Brooks has spoken to over half a million people across North America. He shares his story in order to impact, motivate and inspire, ultimately changing attitudes and saving lives. Brooks was inspired to began his journey as a speaker after meeting Rick Hansen, fellow paraplegic, whose story moved him to hold a fundraising event, in which he swam across a lake. A request to share his experience at an elementary school touched off his journey as a speaker. About the presentation at John Paul II Collegiate, Kaitlyn, 15, said: Kevin showed me that things may seem bad but things could be way worse. Kevin is really cool; after all he has been through, he is fighting through and sharing his story and making a difference and inspiring teenagers to make good choices. Kevin’s presentation was fantastic! Jeanny, 14, said: Kevin’s story was a wake-up call for some students who go to parties and drink; some
The John Paul II Collegiate SADD Chapter recently hosted speaker Kevin Brooks, who talked about his experience and the importance of safe choices. Photo submitted
kids may think this “won’t happen to them” and don’t recognize the dangers, and Kevin reminded us that it could happen to us. People do die and are injured when they drink and drive. Kevin was a good influence on students.
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Alia, 16, said: Although Kevin is in a wheelchair, he lives his life as best as he can. With Kevin, students saw the consequences of bad choices like texting and driving or drinking and driving. The videos he showed of himself before his collision
made us think of what he might have been able to do had he not made the decision to drink and drive. He was really cool. Nathan, 15, said: Kevin was very informative; every teenager thinks they are invincible, and it’s not
true. Kevin had a chance to do something different and chose to do the wrong thing, with terrible consequences. Kevin made me realize that everyone is human and we make wrong decisions and that we should try hard to make the right ones.
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Festival Brings Snowmobilers to Battlefords
—Photo by Averil Hall
—Photo by Averil Hall
The Provincial Snowmobile Festival took place in and around the Battlefords Feb. 27 and 28, with the Kramer Auctions building the hub of most of the activity for the two days. The host club for the event was the Battlefords Trail Breakers. Good conditions were reported for the trails in the area. While the weather was unseasonably warm Friday, the snow returned with a vengeance Saturday and riders enthusiastically contended with the white stuff as they made their way out of the Battlefords that day. The bulk of the snowmobiling took place Saturday as participants from snowmobile clubs from around the province took off on the trails leading outside the city to the surrounding areas. There were also a number of vintage snowmobiles on display. One highlight from Saturday was when riders took the vintage snowmobiles for a ride. Photos by John Cairns
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OBITUARIES BEEK: Trijntje (Tina) Beek born September 2, 1928 at Dokkum, Netherland, passed away February 23, 2016 in Battleford, SK. Tina is survived by her loving family: sons: David (June) Thomson, John (Terry) Beek & Fred (Fiona) Beek; daughters: Debbie Sales (Clayton Macarthur), Marie Ann (Jerry) Fines & Linda (Gary) Davisson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters: her twin Anna Vandergraaf & Johanna Sprietsma; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Lambertus and Janke Sprietsma; husband Frederick William (Bill) Beek; brothers Nick & Tony Sprietsma. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Nora Borgeson. Shared Memories were given by Rev. Nora Borgeson. Music Ministry: Pianist - Joan Harrison; Hymn Selections: “In The Garden” & “Softly and Tenderly.” Pallbearers were the Grandsons: Scott Thomson, Christopher Beek, Matthew Sales, William Sales, Timmothy Fines and Glenn Davisson. Interment was at Garden Of Christus - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations are requested to Hands Of Friendship Auxiliary, Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 26331 STN BRM B, Toronto, ON, M7Y 4R1. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ DRURY: Lee Drury, 1923 – 2015 On December 19th, 2015, Lee Drury passed away at the age of 92. Lee was an outdoorsman, musician, tradesman, hunter, fisherman, snowmobiler, motorcyclist and a handyman who enjoyed the challenge of fixing things. Lee loved music. A good time involved getting together with his friend Howard for a living room jam session. His favorite job was to put up the wood for winter. Neighbours would check the size of his woodpile to help gauge the severity of the oncoming cold season. He liked to be the first one out to test the thickness of the ice each fall. Heartfelt thanks to all of Lee and Graces caring friends in the Cochin area who helped make their valuable last years together at the lake possible. We miss him. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.
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MURRAY: Marjorie (Marge) Murray of Cut Knife, Sask., passed away Sunday January 31, 2016, at the Cut Knife Special Care Home at the age of 92. Marge was born September 22, 1923, the third child of Russell and Peggy Loveday of Freemont. She attended Flat Lake School as a child and worked several years in the Freemont Post Office before marrying Gordon Murray in 1951. Marge and Gordon raised three children, Allan, Verlie, and Marcia on their farm at Gallivan. Marge devoted her life to her husband and family. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbour. Marge enjoyed life on the farm; helping with the animals, working in her garden, and visits from grandchildren. She was an avid sports fan and followed the local teams faithfully and rarely missed a Saskatchewan Roughriders football game. Gordon and Marge retired to their home in Cut Knife in 1991. Failing health caused Marge to move to the Senior Housing in 2005 and two years ago to the Special Care Home. Marge will be lovingly remembered by her son Allan (Lorie) Murray of Gallivan, SK; daughter Verlie (Alphonse) Dupuis of Cut Knife, SK; daughter Marcia (Brandt) Rhinehart of Maidstone, SK; sister Alyson MacCuish of Meadow Lake, SK; her grandchildren: Carrie (Kurtis) Franks - McKenzie and Mallory of Maidstone, SK, Robin Rhinehart of Lloydminster, Brent (Amber) Dupuis - Tayler and Nathan of Martensville, and Jason (Spencer) Dupuis of Lloydminster; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Russell and Peggy Loveday; her husband Gordon; infant sister Jessie; sister Audrey Murray; brother Bill Loveday; brothersin-law Earl MacCuish, Lee Murray, George Murray, Russell Murray, and Lloyd Steinborn; sisters-in law Cecile Loveday, Margaret Steinborn, Shirley (McCaskill) Murray, and Theresa Murray. The funeral service for Marge was held Wednesday, February 3, 2016, in the Cut Knife United Church with Tom Poppleton officiating. Helen Renaud and Jean Lawes attended the register. The eulogy was written and presented by Marge’s granddaughter Carrie Franks. Organist for the service was Karen Rutley. Hymns included “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Abide With Me”, and “How Great Thou Art”, and recessional to “In the Garden.” Pallbearers were Marge’s family: Allan Murray, Alphonse Dupuis, Brandt Rhinehart, Brent Dupuis, Jason Dupuis, and Kurtis Franks. Honorary pallbearers: All who shared in her life. Interment was in the Cut Knife cemetery. Kristeen Thiessen of Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral home was entrusted with the arrangements. _____________________________________________________
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BUZOWETSKY: In Loving Memory of Judy Ann Buzowetsky born July 8, 1941 at Blaine Lake, SK., passed away February 20, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Judy’s memory are her beloved sister Ilene Wettergreen; Nephew Brynn (Tiffany) and their children Teagan, Amy, Justin; Aunt Helen Seneshen and numerous cousins. Judy was predeceased by her parents Nick and Mary (Labach) Buzowetsky; brother-in-law Neil Wettergreen; special friend Sam Vanin and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK., with Minister Rev. Frances Patterson. Shared Memories were given by Brynn Wettergreen. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman - Organist/Pianist; Senior Choir: “Gentle Voice”; Hymn Selections: “How Great Thou Art” & “In The Bulb.” Scripture Reading: Jessica Breski “Ecclesiastes 3 Verses 1-8” & “John 14 Verses 1-6.” Honourary Pallbearers were “Everyone who shared Judy’s Life.” Active Pallbearers were John Serhienko, Don Buzowetsky, Debbie Giesbrecht, Roger Breski, Allen Labatch, Doug Buzowetsky, Karen Siemens and Gordon Buzowetsky. Interment Of Cremated Remains will be at the Russian Baptist Cemetery, Blaine Lake, SK. (at a later date) Memorials are requested to the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 or to the Donor’s Choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battleford’s Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ GRAVELLE: Marie Jeannette Gravelle It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Jeannette on February 24th at Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton. Jeannette was born August 31st, 1939 in Estevan SK to Joseph and Simonne (Blais) Rainault. She was the oldest of 5 children, her siblings Denise, Evelyn, Jerry & Bernard. They lived on a farm in Macoun until 1945 when the family moved to Delmas. This is where she met her life partner and loving husband Bernard. Jeannette attended school in Delmas as well as Momart and Battleford Convents. She later attended a Business Program in Saskatoon, all of which she was very successful. She played piano beautifully and shared her gift by teaching lessons. Jeannette and Bernard were married in 1958 in Delmas, SK. They lived on farms in Macoun , MooseJaw and Spiritwood SK. They had eight children together. Joseph, Cy, Angela, Regina, Charlena, Bartley, Cherie and Michael. Jeannette was a dedicated and gracious farm wife and mother who loved to care for others and had special relationships with everyone she encountered. Bernard & Jeannette later moved to Sherwood Park, AB where they lived for many years together doing the most amazing woodwork and furniture that you can see in almost every room of their children and grandchildren’s homes. Jeannette was always happiest with a table and house full of friends and family; she was a very honest and gracious woman who had a way of making you feel as though you were special enough just the way you are. She is already so missed by her surving family; her loving husband Bernard, sister Denise & Brian O’Grady, brothers Jerry, Bernard & Marilyn, son Cy & Sandy and his children Tyler & Becky, Tamina & Kent Brown, daughter Angela & Gordon Allenby and their son Eric, daughter Charlena & Brent Robinson their children Chandra & Farrell Francis, David & Sarah-Dawn Robinson, Butch & Edna and their children Darnell, Mitchell & Josee, Tyrell and Cantrell, daughter Cherie & Mark Eppler their daughters Kyra & Kelsi. son Michael and his children Chelsea and Taryn and numerous great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her two children whom she is playing freely with now, Joseph & Regina, her sister and brother in law Evelyn & Marcel Lassard and her daughter in law Barbara Gravelle. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Tuesday, March 1st 2016 at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church in Battleford, SK with lunch to follow. Burial services will be held May 10th in Macoun, SK. ____________________________________________________
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OBITUARIES TARNOWSKY: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marlene Anne Tarnowsky. Marlene was born April 11, 1937 at St. Benedict, SK., and passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 78 on February 28, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. She will be lovingly remembered by her children and their family’s: Jack Tarnowsky (Sharon) grandchildren Sarah, Jennifer, Amy; Gordon Louis Tarnowsky (Tracy) - granddaughter Brynn; Carol Anne Soenen (Daniel) grandchildren Jessica, Benjamin, Luke; Kathy Marlene Killoh (Jim) grandchildren Monty, Sydney, Rachel, Madeline; her sisters – Kathleen (Harvey) Chatlain, Beverley (Conrad) Sherwin, and Connie (Stephen) Wernikowski; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Marlene is predeceased by her husband of 55 years Peter Tarnowsky (November 2015), father Louis Moker (1982), mother Anne Moker (1970) and sister Betty-Lou Callahan (2000). Marlene dedicated much of her life to the care of the sick and elderly, as a nurse and Director of Care at the Battleford’s District Care Center, and eventually as her loving husband’s care giver during his difficult last few years. Mom and Dad are now together again. Vigil Of Prayer will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Presider Fr. Greg Elder. Mass Of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. with Celebrant Archbishop Murray Chatlain. We would like to thank all of Mom and Dad’s and our friends and family who have helped us through these past few difficult months during the illness and passing of both our parents. We would like to extend a special thank-you to the palliative care staff at the Battleford’s Union Hospital for the professional and caring support they provided Mom, and also to the staff at Battleford’s Funeral Service for their guidance. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas Archbishop’s Appeal, to help support the Priests and Sisters of the archdiocese in their ministries to the northern peoples of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Go to www.dioceseofkeewatinlepas.ca for the donation form or mail to: Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas, P.O. Box 270, The Pas, MB R9A 1K4. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@ battlefordsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) ____________________________________________________ MARTIN: Leslie (Les) Thomas Martin was born April 20, 1924 in North Battleford and passed away peacefully February 25, 2016 with his daughters at his bedside. Les grew up in the Ranger School District with his parents William and Agnes Martin, and his sister Eva. In the fall of 1930 Les and his family travelled to England to visit with his ill Grandfather. While there he met many of his cousins before returning to Canada in the spring of 1931. Les started farming at a young age, while his Dad was away working as the weed inspector for the PFRA. Les did the daily farm chores, looking after the animals, seeding and harvesting. Les attended Ranger School and had great times with his friends. Dad had a pet magpie as a child and currently was feeding chickadees from his hands. Dad often told us about the good times he had growing up. The times spent hunting, fishing, going to dances, threshing, and other adventures he had as a young man. Dad met the love of his life Olga Kotyk, who became a school teacher in the area. They were married December 24, 1948. They bought a quarter of land from Gerrit Nyholt and built a house with the help of neighbors. In 1978 Les decided to sell off his cattle and just do grain farming. In 1990 he had an auction to sell his farm machinery and retire. Always the farmer, he continued to help his nephews as their driver when they needed to move equipment. Dad also spent his time mowing the grass in the farmyard and keeping everything trimmed up. He would also work up our gardens, and always helped to dig the potatoes and haul them into the house in the fall. Dad enjoyed his wood stove, as he liked the heat it created to keep the house warm. The few times he stayed in town with us, he said we were trying to freeze him out, and was always happy to get back to his own home. Mom passed away in November 2002, and Dad was heartbroken but he managed to carry on. Mom had taught him to cook the basics when she became sick. Dad got very good at using the microwave as it was quick, easy, and meant he would have to use fewer dishes. Dad was a kind, quiet, and gentle man who loved and was proud of his family. Dad enjoyed the farm and was the happiest when his family was able to spend time with him there. Dad will be deeply missed by us, but he is with our mom and they are at peace. Les leaves to cherish his memory: his loving daughters: Shirley, Linda, and Cathy; Sister Eva’s family: Maurice Chartrand, Helen Cherwoniak, Irene (Jim) Kivimaa, Paul Chartrand, Albert Jr. (Yvette) Chartrand, and their families; Sister-in-laws: Ann Kotyk and her son Boris (Kathy); Muriel Tkatchuk, and her sons: Donnie (Ione), Myron (Darcy); Mary Fryz family: Helen Kachuk, Sylvia (Richard) Marchenko, Ernie Fryz, and their families; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents, William and Agnes Martin; wife Olga and their son Billy; Sister Eva (+ Albert Sr.) Chartrand; Brothers-in-law: Fred Kotyk, Peter Tkatchuk; Sister-in-law Mary (+ Nick) Fryz; Niece, Doris Poor. Nephew, Ron Kotyk. A Celebration Of Life was held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, SK., with Janice Trost officiating. Shared Memories were given by Dan Jackson. Honourary Pallbearers were “All whose lives Les touched.” Music Ministry: Organist/Pianist – Mrs. M. Junice Headley; St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir; Soloist – Robert MacKay – “Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere”; Hymn Selections: “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” & “Abide With Me.” Interment Of Cremated remains will be at the City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. (at a later date). Donations may be made to the River Heights Lodge Auxiliary, BUH Foundation, or the donor’s choice. The Family wishes to thank everyone for their overwhelming love and support at this sad time. We will be forever grateful. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________
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Administrative Assistant Legal Aid Saskatchewan has an opportunity available at its Battlefords Area Office for a full time Administrative Assistant. Applicants should have administrative office experience; as well as have the ability to: type, word process, transcribe from dictating machines; respond to client inquiries/ operate switchboard equipment; and complete other related administrative tasks such as filing, working with a client data base, etc. Fluency in Microsoft Office is required. Experience in a legal office in the areas of criminal and family law would be preferred. Applicants must be High School graduates with one year of relevant post-secondary education and have a minimum of one year of previous related experience and possess good interpersonal skills. The salary range is $22.64 to $27.46 per hour. The incumbents are entitled to 3 weeks annual vacation, 26 EDO’s [5/4 work week] and 13 Statutory Holidays per fiscal year. A comprehensive benefits package is included. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal ancestry, persons of a visible minority group and persons with disabilities. Legal Aid Saskatchewan has an employment equity program approved by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. Qualified applicants are invited to send resumes with references prior to March 21, 2016 to: Human Resources Legal Aid Saskatchewan – Head Office #502 - 201 21st Street East SASKATOON SK S7K 0B8 FAX: (306) 933-6764 E-Mail: humanresources@legalaid.sk.ca Web: www.legalaid.sk.ca Note: We thank all applicants, however only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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Thursdays, March 10 - March 17
Battleford’s Indian & Métis Friendship Center invites you to our Round Dance Socials from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come out and learn to sing, dance & drum. For more information, contact BIMFC at 306-445-8216 or stop by 960-103rd Street, North Battleford.
Friday, March 11 - Friday, April 8
Grief Talk and Walk at the NationsWest Field House, North Battleford from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we would like you to join a walking support group. Being active and having the opportunity to share your experience, your grief and your feelings can be beneficial to you and others. For more information call Denise 306-441-3338 or Gwen 306-445-8932 - St. Joseph Calasanctius Pastoral Care Servants of Hope.
Tuesdays, March 15 & 22
Lenten Lunch Series - answering basic question about life and faith at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1302 - 99th Street at 12:00 a.m. Soup and sandwich available. Everyone welcome.
Tuesdays, March 15, 22 & 29
Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes are from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Primary Health Center. There is no charge for this program. For more info call Kellie at (306) 446-6424 or e-mail kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 9 & 10
Ecole Pére Mercure, 1881 - 96th Street. Pre-K - 12 French Education invites you to an Open House “Matin Muffin” from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pre-K - full time - free. Kindergarten 5 years - full time. Speak French: Discover the World. Phone 306-445-2490
Friday, March 11
A Jubilee of Mercy Event - an open invitation to all to come and be reconciled “For What He Has Done For Us” at Notre Dame Parish 1201-105th St., North Battleford from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. There will be a number of priests and laity available for conversations about faith, for prayer and, if you desire, the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We pray that all will feel welcomed to come, to encounter Christ whithin this Sacred Space. Community prayer at 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross and closing prayer at 8:45 p.m. For more information contact Christine Taylor at (306) 922-4747 extension 227.
Friday, March 11
27th Annual Art Auction & Dinner presented by North Battleford Bonaventure Lions Club featuring Saskatchewan artists. Viewing and reception at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and Auction at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel Gallery, 891-99th St., North Battleford. Proceeds toward Local Canadian Mental Health Association. Donated silent auction proceeds to Creative Kids. For tickets contact Lion Dora 306-445-9371, Lion Ellie Mae 306-445-6621 or available at Fabricland. Art purchases to be made by cash or cheque only. Art can be previewed Mar. 9 & 10 at the Chapel Gallery.
Saturday, March 12
Cowboy Poetry at the Western Development Museum. Saskatchewan’s own cowboy poet Bryce Burnett and singer-songwriter Laura Hayes will be sure to entertain with their folksy styles. For more information call 306-445-8033.
Saturday, March 12
St. Patrick’s Day Bake Sale at the Co-op Territorial Mall starting at 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by the St. Vital Catholic Women’s League, coordinated with the St. Vital Parish, Battleford, SK.
Saturday, March 12
Club 70 Dance from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 am. at 1352-100th Street, North Battleford. Lunch at 12:00 a.m. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, March 12 - Saturday, July 9
Family Justice Services offers a Parenting, After Separation & Divorce Program in North Battleford Saturdays, March 12, April 9, May 7, June 4 & July 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Topics of Discussion: Options for resolving disputes and stages of separation and divorce, children’s reaction to separation/divorce and challenges to parenting post separation/divorce. Registration is mandatory. To register call 1-877-964-5501.
Sunday, March 13
St. Vital Parish Family Perogy Supper at the St. Vital Parish Center, Battleford, 4:00 p.m. gathering and fellowship, 5:00 p.m. supper and 6:00 p.m. entertainment. Admission by advance tickets only. Available at St. Vital Parish Office 306-937-7340, Marilyn O’Driscoll 306-937-3998 (leave a message). Sold in the church entrance before Mass. Take out orders 306-937-3998 Marilyn O’Driscoll (leave a message). Orders must be placed by Thursday, March 10th.
Tuesday, March 15
Heads up for Healther Brains - myths and realities of aging and how to live well to 100! Dr. Samir K. Sinha is interested in conducting research and developing evidence that broadly supports healthy aging and the development of sustainable models of care that can best meet the needs of our aging population. To register call 1-800-263-3367 or visit our website at www.alzheimer.ca/sk
Tuesday, March 15
Deadline for nominations for 2016 into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is March 15. For information contact Jane at 306-446-1983 or saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net.
Wednesday, March 16
Bingo at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. Last one for the season.
Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat., March 16, 17, 18 & 19
Battlefords Community Players - The Shrew at the Dekker Centre. Call 306-446-3133
Thursday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Stew Supper at the Battleford United Church, 52 - 4th Avenue West from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Borden Senior’s Room, hosted by the Borden United Church.
Saturday, March 19
Borden Community Centre - Borden Museum celebrates Year of Ukrainians in Sask - supper at 6:00 p.m. by donation, program, silent auction. For more information call Karen Kerr at 306-997-5600 or go on Facebook.
Saturday, March 19
Annual Ducks Unlimited Dinner & Auction at the Unity Community Center from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Tickets available at Cinema Satellite. Host Bar - Gun a Hour Giveaway. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location.Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.
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Seeing our lives from a higher vantage point Have you ever been to the top of a very high building such as the Empire State Building in New York, or maybe the CN Tower in Toronto? It certainly provides a different perspective. Things that normally look large on the ground, a house, a bus or a train, may seem small and insignificant. People appear like tiny ants, milling around. In your imagination, carry the trip even higher up. Suppose you were on a space ship, orbiting the moon, as Apollo 8 did in 1968. The occupants had a new vantage point from which to view the earth, hanging like a brilliant jewel in the blackness of space. The astronauts were clearly awed by the experience. They read together the account of creation in Genesis, broadcasting the words back to Earth. Sometimes it takes getting some distance away from our troubles and the challenges of life to see them for what they are, as contrasted with what we may feel they are at the moment. And when we bring God into the picture, our perception of these things becomes more precise and, by His Spirit, our hope for the future is strengthened. King David prayed
Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise‐Bible‐Studies.com
for something like that in Psalm. 61. He does not identify the situation that led to his appeal to the Lord, but many Bible scholars believe it had to do with the time when David’s son Absalom led a rebellion against him (II Sam. 15–18). David was forced to flee from Jerusalem (II Sam. 15:14). It is then, we believe the king cried out to the Lord, “Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (Ps. 61:1-2) There were no towering buildings in those days, let alone rocket ships. However people knew that a high rocky summit could serve a similar purpose. But even climbing to such a rocky fastness would be difficult for the aging king, he was no longer a young man. He could only
do it if the Lord helped him, so he prayed, “O God ... lead me [guide me, bring me to such a place].” It would provide for him and those with him, a place of refuge and safety, where
the Lord could protect and defend them. It would also provide a better vantage point from which to view the situation and the enemy. In a spiritual sense, they would be able to see better what was happening from God’s point of view. There, as Charles Spurgeon put it, we come to understand that “the tempests which overwhelm us roll far beneath at His feet. He is not disturbed by them, but rules them at His will.” David, in his many psalms, several times speaks of God Himself as
that Rock. “He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.” (Ps. 62:6-7) In 1871 there was a YMCA convention in Pennsylvania. Erastus Johnson (1826-1909), a businessman and former school teacher, was a delegate. On the second day of the convention a telegram arrived, reporting the closure of a banking house in Philadelphia. Other closures and
bankruptcies would follow quickly, leading to a general panic in America. In response to the anxious mood at the convention Mr. Johnson penned the words of an encouraging hymn. “Oh! sometimes the shadows are deep, / And rough seems the path to the goal, / And sorrows, sometimes how they sweep / Like tempests down over the soul. / O then to the Rock let me fly / To the Rock that is higher than I / O then to the Rock let me fly / To the Rock that is higher than I!”
When kindness overwhelms Every once in a while some total stranger performs an act of kindness for no apparent reason and suddenly the whole world appears much gentler. Not only was I the recipient of such an act this week, I was nearly overwhelmed by the love showered upon me by friends. First, the generosity of the stranger. After arriving at our local community theatre I decided to lock my purse in the truck of my car – I saw no point wrestling with the thing
when all I wanted to do was enjoy the music of our annual Festival of Performing Arts. I parked the car, locked up my meagre valuables, walked to the complex and headed to the door. At the same time a gentleman stepped up and opened the door for me, I
realized that I didn’t know if there was an admission charge. I guilelessly asked him and without even answering my question he pulled out a $20 bill and said, “I’d be happy to buy your ticket.” I protested that I had enough time to get the fee, but he’d have none of that. He hastily departed. Seeing only an “admission by donation” sign I quickly slipped the bill in the box. I’m still somewhat in awe of it all. Normally when I prepare these weekly articles I attempt to draw some
moral lesson or principle for myself and for my readers to chew on during the week. I don’t have that this week, just an expression of appreciation to this man who demonstrated that not everyone is consumed by self-seeking. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, whoever you are. The other acts of love came packaged as cards, gifts and greetings on my birthday. May God bless you in measure as you blessed me. I’m privileged to call you friends.
Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
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ANGLICAN PARISH
SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.
Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079 / 306-481-5073
Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Canadian National Baptist Convention
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
Phone 306-445-9096
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
OFFICE 306-445-3836
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
Living Water Ministry
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Members of Christian Ministers Association
1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN
Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
DON ROSS CENTER ROOM #109 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. SUNDAYS Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield
Community Baptist Church
Notre Dame (RC) Parish
Reclaim Outreach Centre
Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada
962A - 102 Street
Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper
A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting
1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford
Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.
“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastor Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at
306-441-1041
Phone: 306-445-4338
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Church & CE Wing:
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Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
Everyone Welcome
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