News Optimist September 26 by Battlefords News Optimist

News

Koch campaign comes to NB

Sports

First Person Exploits An opening night spectacular from the stands

3 Wall’s Legacy?

A poll

By Lucas Punkari

North Stars win streak ends

7 Crossword

6 Check us out online at

www.newsoptimist.ca

NE RYO

@BfordsNewsOpt

NEE

EVE

ord f e l t

at 7 B 0 7 e 6 Th 45- .com

306

uk w.l w w

ing

b lum

Volume 110 No. 8

North Battleford, Sask.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Terry Fox Ride Horses, wagons and even a lone dog made their way out to Hidden Meadows Ranch Sunday afternoon to take part in the Terry Fox Ride. The ride, which was sponsored by the Battlefords Quarter Horse Club and Hidden Meadows Ranch, saw riders take part in a six-mile ride while raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation through donations. More photos from the event may be seen in Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photo by Lucas Punkari

I CM TREE SERVICE + PLUS

• Certified Arborist • Ticketed Tree Climbers • Tree Removal • Firewood & Wood Chips • Stump Grinding • Tree Chipping • Liability Insurance

60’ Boom Truck

Do You d? Stump Grin

Call us today

YES WE DO!

306•386•7259

PAGE 2 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Chamber worried about Liberal tax changes By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The federal Liberals’ small business tax changes still have members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce nervous. The proposed tax changes, which have come under heavy heat over the last number of weeks from various groups, was discussed at length at the chamber’s monthly board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19. The Chamber has been on record as opposing the changes brought forward by the Trudeau government, which call for a rollback of a number of tax advantages for smaller incorporated businesses and business professionals. Finance minister Bill Morneau had earlier touted the tax changes, saying it would close loopholes exploited by the wealthiest Canadians. But the Battlefords as well as the Saskatchewan Chamber sounded the alarm earlier this month about the impact. They said in news releases it would result in higher tax rates on income for businesses that employ family members,

that the rules would make it difficult for children of business owners to get the capital gains exemption, and that there would be effective tax rates of 70 per cent for businesses that reinvest profits. The indication from Battlefords Chamber president Warren Williams and other members of their Board was that they intend to keep up their advocacy efforts against the proposed changes, which they say would cripple small business. At Tuesday’s meeting, Williams said the Chamber executive met in recent weeks on the issue, and information was quickly assembled and made available. A letter was sent by the local Chamber in response to the tax changes, and calls of action went out to local businesses urging them to write their MPs and make known their concerns about the Liberal government’s proposals. Executive director Linda Machniak also noted there were petitions out there, including one by the Saskatchewan Chamber, which members could sign

By Faye Erickson Enthusiastic members met at our usual spot at the Don Ross craft room to refine our art. We are continuing to exhibit our art at the Frontier Mall across from Milbanke Flowers. Our club is holding a Show and Sale on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 at the Don Ross Craft Room from 1 to 7 p.m. Any budding or seasoned artists are welcome to join our group. For myself, the group has provided inspiration, encouragement and a place to work on my art. If interested in joining call 306-937-3686.

if they didn’t feel comfortable writing a letter. Machniak also noted the national chamber had offered to the finance minister to conduct “25 sessions across the country with the ministry” at no charge to the government for feedback. The ministry has not taken them up on it so far, Machniak added. Whether these various lobbying efforts would actually change any minds in Ottawa was something the board felt less confident about. “It looks like they seem bent on passing these changes, but noise is not a bad thing,” said Williams. Board members also made known they believed there would be a widespread impact to businesses if the changes came in. Battlefords Chamber treasurer Dallan Oberg, who is a chartered accountant, painted a particularly grim picture. “This is affecting everyone,” said Oberg, noting the impact would go beyond the wealthy “one per cent” that has been floated in the media. He noted many groups were in fact going to be protesting the changes, to the point of even potentially organizing a stop-workfor-a-day effort. “This is not insignificant at all,” he said. Oberg said he has been fielding phone calls on the changes, but added they don’t know yet the results of the open consultation (due to wrap Oct. 2) or what rules or proposed legislation might be changed. “It’s really at a standstill,” said Oberg. As for how to communicate to members of Parliament, one suggestion that made the rounds at the meeting was to put pressure on the backbench Liberal MPs in particular.

306-445-3757 10020 Thatcher Avenue, North Battleford

Chamber members at their meeting last week made clear they still planned to push ahead with their calls for changes to the Liberals’ small business tax proposals. Chamber treasurer Dallan Oberg (right) noted the impact would go far beyond the most wealthy Canadians. Photo by John Cairns

It was noted five Liberal MPs had already turned around and said they would not be voting in favour of the tax changes. The hope was that more might be persuaded. “That’s going to win it for you,” said Oberg: if enough backbenchers “feel the pressure.” More highlights from the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce’s monthly board meeting from Tuesday, Sept. 19: The China trip being pitched by both the Battlefords and the Saskatchewan Chambers of Commerce is proving to be a big hit, particularly in the Battlefords region. Battlefords Chamber executive director Linda Machniak provided some updated numbers on how sales were going. According to Machniak, out of 102 registered in total in the province for the trip, 37 are registered so far from the Battlefords. “We’re rockin’ in the province related to that,” Machniak said of the response. The China trip runs April 7-17 of next year. The round trip originates in Calgary and includes international and Chinese domestic airfare as well as four-and-five star accom-

modations in China and entrance fees for attractions. Three meals a day are also being offered. Venues include Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou and the price is $2,299 for double occupancy. For more information contact the Sask. Chamber at 306352-2671 or the Battlefords Chamber at 306-445-6226. It promises to be a busy next several weeks for Chamber events in the community and preparations for those were discussed at Tuesday’s meeting. The chamber, along with the Rotary Club of the Battlefords, are looking forward to an event Sept. 26 at the VIP room of Gold Eagle Casino. At that time, Canada 150 medals are being presented to nine individuals described as “key community leaders.” They are being presented on behalf of BattlefordsLloydminster MP Gerry Ritz, who has personally paid for the medals that are going to the recipients. Chamber on Tap is also a go at the Blend next Thursday, Sept. 28, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Jen Pedersen, director of development of the curatorial centre, Western Development Museum.

Better Plan

Better Life...

The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) are going ahead the night of Oct. 3 at the Dekker Centre and final preparations are now under way for that. A meeting was planned for Thursday to finalize the menu, among other items. Another event in the works is for Small Business Week in October. An informal wine and cheese event is being planned for Oct. 19 between 5 and 7 p.m.; once again, it is at the VIP room of Gold Eagle Casino. The planning is still in the preliminary stages, but organizers are looking to include some guest speakers which will include Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber. The night is seen as an opportunity to widen the Battlefords Chamber’s existing membership. The intention is to invite and attract over a hundred area businesses to that event who are not yet Chamber members, in the hopes they will like what they hear that night and join up. A request has also been put in with the city and the town to proclaim the week of Oct. 16 as Small Business Week in the Battlefords.

AGING IN PLACE AT HARWOOD MANOR, a Licenced Personal Care Home!

We Treat Your

Pet Like

Family We understand that your pet is an important part of your life and family. For more than 35 years, we’ve been serving the health and wellness needs of area pets with the same level of care and compassion we give our own pets, so you can rest assured your loved one is in excellent hands whether it’s a routine appointment or an emergency visit.

Harwood Manor

PHONE: 306-445-6990 FAX: 306-445-6995 Email: harwoodmanor@sasktel.net

PERSONAL CARE HOME

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - PAGE 3

Koch campaign comes to the Battlefords By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Premier Brad Wall’s former deputy minister was in the Battlefords Thursday, looking to convince Sask Party supporters that she should be the one to replace him as Premier. Alanna Koch brought her campaign to the community, meeting with business and community leaders at a luncheon and then at a couple of receptions during the day. At one of them she was introduced by Battlefords MLA Herb Cox (who had previously introduced Ken Cheveldayoff at his campaign event). Koch, whose campaign announced it had officially filed nomination papers this week, is trying to make history and become Saskatchewan’s first female Premier. But in speaking to the News-Optimist Koch made clear she believes her biggest selling point is what she offers. “The way I look at it is, it’s about strong leadership skills, it’s about experience, it’s about what you bring to the table. That’s what I hope people will judge me on, is what I bring to the table as a leader,” said Koch. “The fact that I’m a woman — if people see that as a bonus, that’s great. I’ll take that, too.” Koch acknowledged her background in government and private sector makes her a “different candidate than the other candidates in the race.” While the other contenders have experience as MLAs and as cabinet ministers, Koch’s experience is mainly of the non-elected variety. It includes a long stint as deputy minister of agriculture before taking over as deputy minister to the premier and cabinet secre-

tary. That allowed Koch to view the workings of government from the inside, particularly in dealing with the vast civil service. “I think I was able to see very, very clearly what worked really well, but also what could be better as a result of those two experiences, and got to see the operational side of government in a big way,” said Koch. She also has private sector and nonprofit experience with a particular focus on agriculture. She’s run her farm located outside of Regina, has run a nonprofit in the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, and was on the board of Agricore United. She also ran her own consulting business before becoming president of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, a role that allowed her to represent Canadian interests internationally. She also brings some knowledge of education, having served as a school board trustee for a few years. “I bring a different set of skills and certainly different experience than all the other candidates,” said Koch. As for her leadership campaign, Koch made clear it will be based on her values such as “free market solutions, free trade, competitive business climate, fiscally responsible government, science-based decision making, taking care of our most vulnerable, and then making sure that growth and prosperity is of benefit to all Saskatchewan citizens,” she said. Koch also believes she will offer a difference in style, by “focusing a lot on the ‘how’” when talking to Sask Party members. “I would engage the

Our Services Include: • Hearing tests • Providing the latest hearing technology • Free lifetime cleanings and adjustments • Counseling and follow-up • Repairs on most makes and models • Custom ear protection • Dealing with most third-party insurers New patients welcome. Call to schedule your appointment!

1-877-651-1606

Former deputy minister to the premier and cabinet secretary, Alanna Koch, brought her bid for the Saskatchewan Party leadership to the Battlefords on Thursday. Photo by John Cairns

public in more of a conversation about some of the options that we need to be thinking about forming

government,” said Koch. That includes “why we need to make the decisions that we need to make, what

are the implications of all of those choices, how do we move forward on there so that there are no surprises, that we can kind of get the conversation going, more engaged, more open transparent government, so that when decisions need to be made – like for example the budget this past year – the public is much more well aware of what the options are, more context as to why we’re doing what we’re doing.” As for where she stands on some of the major issues of the campaign, Koch said she is opposed to the Trudeau government’s national carbon tax – which she says “doesn’t solve anything” and “for us will be a huge burden” – and says she prefers an innovation-based “made in Saskatchewan” approach. She is also against the “misguided, ridiculous” small business tax changes the federal government has proposed, which she called “devastating” to small business and farmers in the province. On the issue of reinstating the PST exemption on insurance premiums - which was cut in the provincial budget – Koch

says she is committed to a review of that decision but wants to “fully understand the implications of making a change” on the budget before going ahead with it. As for the ongoing issue of the Global Transportation Hub, Koch is not ready to commit to a public inquiry just yet. “We need to see what happens with the RCMP investigation, see what’s left unanswered. Perhaps all the questions will be answered and if so then I wouldn’t see a need for a public inquiry. So we have to wait and see for those results.” But Koch adds she also wants to tell the other, more positive side of the GTH story – “that it’s an important piece of our infrastructure. Logistics hubs are things other jurisdictions around the world have.” Koch intends to continue to campaign in all parts of the province through to the leadership vote on Jan. 27 of next year. She also plans to return to the Battlefords later in the campaign – including, in particular, at the leadership debate at the Dekker Centre on Nov. 16.

Words of praise after school bomb threat Staff

Cory Rideout, director of education with the Light of Christ School Division, said he was “very proud of our staff and our students for responding to what was a stressful situation,” following a bomb threat last week. He was also happy that the Light of Christ division’s safety protocols worked in this particular situation. According to Battlefords RCMP, they received information regarding an “unconfirmed bomb threat” to John Paul II Collegiate at 1:20 p.m. Thursday. RCMP members made immediate patrols and John Paul II

Collegiate enacted their safety protocols to have the school evacuated for the rest of the day. Students were removed to a safe location, and parents notified of the situation, according to RCMP. Around 4:30 p.m., Battlefords RCMP issued an update in which they said they had completed a thorough search of John Paul II High School and that no suspicious materials had been located. The RCMP added in their news release that “every threat complaint received is taken seriously and are fully investigated. RCMP members worked closely with our partners at

Light of Christ Catholic Schools to ensure the ongoing safety and well being of students and staff at the school.” According to Rideout, the school was evacuated and a sweep of the building was conducted, and everyone was safe. Rideout also said the threat was not towards a particular student but was a general threat to the building; RCMP and emergency services were then contacted right away. The evacuation itself went very quickly and was described as “exactly like a fire drill,” according to Rideout.

GUARANTEE

RIDDIM BT

WARRANTY

Portable Audio System

3 YEARS

FREE BATTERIES SALE

NORTH BATTLEFORD 31-9800 Territorial Dr (Co-Op Mall) Now with Full time service

QualityHearingCentre.ca

$129 306-445-8819

WWW.SOUNDCITYAVU.CA

PAGE 4 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Commentary

Environment-friendly ‘plyscrapers’ blocked by red tape

The commentaries offered on this editorial page are intended to provide thought-provoking material for our readers. Contributors’ articles, cartoons or letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion of any News-Optimist staff.

The USDA estimates every four storeys would save the same amount of carbon emissions as created by 500 cars every year By Lee Harding

Research Associate / Frontier Centre for Public Policy

If a tree falls in the forest, can a tree-hugger cheer? Yes, believe it or not. Felled trees can now replace concrete and steel in high-rise buildings, saving their weight in carbon emissions. Engineers and environmentalists are both rightfully excited by the new innovation in building high-rises. Unfortunately, a recent competition south of the border shows that governments are as likely to offer red tape as they are to roll out the red carpet. In 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a combined $3 million to two winners in its Tall Wood Building Prize Competition. The goal was to get the winners past the design stage - and municipal building codes - to build America’s first “plyscrapers,” which are high-rise buildings made of cross-laminated timber. Also known as mass timber, these modular sheets are glued or pinned together in layers. They’re stronger than concrete and resist earthquakes and even fire, charring instead of burning like typical lumber. The USDA saw potential not just for the sale of American softwood lumber but for the environment. The agency estimates every four storeys of a mass timber building saves the same amount of carbon emissions as 500 cars create a year. Typically, tall buildings are made of concrete, a material that requires almost its weight in carbon emissions to produce. By contrast, trees take in carbon to grow. A plyscraper will store the carbon as long as it stands, and after demolition the wood can be recycled and burned for fuel. Thus, the building will act as massive carbon sinks for as long as they stand. Sadly, only one of the winning proposals will be built: the 12-storey Framework apartment building in Portland, Ore. Although the building won’t be finished until 2018, the structure has already been welcomed by the mayor as “a true technological and entrepreneurial achievement.” The other winner, who proposed to build a 10-storey condo in Manhattan, has scrapped the project. New York City wouldn’t allow a wood building higher than six storeys. Consequently, Portland will have America’s only plyscraper for years to come because national building codes aren’t expected to allow this design to be used until at least 2021. Will Canadian cites do better? Vancouver has, largely because it boasts the engineering firm most responsible for the plyscraper movement. Michael Green wrote the seminal book The Case for Tall Wood Buildings in 2012 and did a popular Ted Talk on the subject in 2013. His home city boasts two of the tallest wood structures in the world: the 18-storey Brock

News-Optimist.ca

Commons residence at the University of British Columbia and the 19-storey Terrace House. As it was with the first skyscrapers built in the late 1800s, Green expects higher plyscrapers to be built in the years to come. Green is working on the 35-storey Baobab project in Paris and developers have proposed an 80-storey building for London. Engineering principles, market forces and environmental arguments all favour the plyscraper movement. The government, not the sky, is the limit. If New York City with all its skyscrapers won’t allow any to be constructed of wood, it’s entirely reasonable to think that neither will Toronto, Montreal or Calgary. What a loss that would be. This is one instance where the government need not spend more money on a green solution. It just needs to get out of the way. Lee Harding is a research associate with the thinktank Frontier Centre for Public Policy. www.troymedia.com

Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: What are your expectations for the Battlefords North Stars this year? • Another SJHL championship 26%

• A trip to the finals

25% • A semifinal appearance 9% • Make the playoffs 38%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll: There is an uproar over the federal plan to change how corporations are taxed. What do you think? • It’s a good thing. Corporations have too many tax breaks. • It’s destructive. Small business will be discouraged. • It’s a good thing, but it doesn’t go far enough to target the one per cent. • Income tax of any kind is counterproductive. Rethink the whole tax system!

Letters to the editor are welcomed by the NewsOptimist. All letters, including those which are faxed or e-mailed, must be signed and bear the address and telephone number of the writer. The name of the writer will be published. Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be printed. Letters will be rejected if they contain libelous statements or are unsigned.

Published since 1905 Becky Doig Editor

A community newspaper published Tuesdays Owned & Operated by The Prairie Newspaper Group LP a division of GVIC Communications Corp. 892 104th Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 1M9 (Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to the above) Telephone: 306-445-7261 – Fax: 306-445-3223 Email: newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net Personal Delivery Charge — Out of Town $44.29 Plus GST.

Jayne Foster Interim Editor

Valorie Higgs Sales Manager

John Cairns Reporter

Scott McMillan Advertising

Josh Greschner Lucas Punkari Reporter Sports Reporter

Candace Mack-Horton Advertising

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - PAGE 5

Residents polled on Brad Wall’s departure Staff

A lot of residents of Saskatchewan seem to think Premier Brad Wall might be getting out while the getting is good.

40 per cent: Wall’s departure will be bad for the SaskParty 22 per cent: it will be good for the party 12 per cent: it will have no effect 27 per cent: unsure

In a poll of 800 randomly-sampled Saskatchewan residents conducted Sept. 12-14 by Insightrix, when asked the perceived reasons for Wall’s retirement announcement, 55 per cent of respondents mention negative reasons for his retirement, 30 per cent cite positive reasons while 25 per cent had no opinion.

Of those reasons, 29 per cent cited “get out while he can/fallout of poor decisions.” Nine per cent cited losing popularity, seven per cent think he “won’t win another election,” seven per cent “tired of politics/stressed”, six per cent “avoid GTH scandal,” four percent say he “ruined the province financially,” four percent say he “generally did a poor job,” and other negative reasons counted for five per cent.

Among positive reasons, 16 per cent cited it was “ten years is enough/ time to move on,” eight percent cited “personal reasons/time with family,” and four percent “accomplished his goals.” Two percent thought he’d seek private sector employment, two percent thought he’d “pursue federal politics,” and five per cent other positive reasons. When asked the impact of Wall’s departure 41 per cent thought it would be a good thing for the province while 32 per cent felt the opposite. One in 10 believe it will have no impact while 19 per cent are uncertain. A greater proportion of those living in the big cities were of the view Wall’s departure would be a good thing: Insightrix reported 51 per cent of Regina residents felt this way, while 42 per cent of Saskatoon residents felt the same and the number was 37 per cent for those in the south and north portions of the province As for the governing party, 40 per cent believe Wall’s departure will be bad for the SaskParty, 22 per cent feel it will be good for the party, 12 feel it will have no effect and 27 per cent are unsure. In assessing Wall’s performance as premier, 26 per cent saw it as excellent, 26 per cent as good, 26 per cent as fair, 18 per cent as poor, and three per cent did not know. When asked about

Performance 26 per cent: excellent 26 per cent: good 26 per cent: fair 18 per cent: poor 3 per cent: don’t know Premier Brad Wall speaking at a Living Sky School Division Hall of Fame Awards event in North Battleford. Photo by Jayne Foster

Wall’s legacy, 51 per cent cited positive elements while 43 per cent cited negatives. Of those, 21 per cent saw Wall as “putting

Saskatchewan first/a good leader,” while 18 per cent cited “economic growth/ creating a ‘have’ province.” Six per cent noted

Advertorial

Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll may have left the building, but his music lives on. “If I Can Dream” the show with Australia’s Mark Anthony, brings Elvis back into the building!

From the early years of Elvis, through the ‘68 Comeback Special, then on to the ‘70’s, Mark brings the life of Elvis to the stage with his exceptional talent. Bringing the music to this fabulous show is the extraordinary band, the Cadillac Kings and the Uptown Hornz. Mark Anthony is endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland USA. Mark Anthony presents an exceptionally dynamic Elvis tribute that exudes the raw energy and true essence of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a young boy his ears and eyes were introduced to the music and styling of Elvis Presley. Immediately loving this phenomenon, Mark immersed himself in everything Elvis and quickly found that he had a natural talent for imitating the King. It wasn’t until 2004 that Mark decided to seriously and professionally portray Elvis with as much respect as it deserved. Mark got his chance to be on the “world stage” in 2007, when he won the title of ‘Grand Champion Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist for South Pacific’ at the Wintersun Rock ‘n’ Roll festival, which played host to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition preliminary round, and was flown to Memphis, TN, to perform. He won this title again in 2008, and placed in the top 10 in the world performing in the finals of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition, Presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Mark continues to tour extensively throughout Australia, America, Canada, Europe, and Asia, wowing crowds everywhere he goes. His three production shows, created by Mark himself, have received the highest accolades and much acclaim. His spot-on mannerisms, looks, and moves, is shadowed only by his powerful rich and powerful vocal ability and allows you to get as close as possible to seeing the King himself. Through all of Mark’s experiences in show business, none has given him the gratification and fulfilment as paying tribute to Elvis Presley. So be sure to come out and see this class act show Sept. 30th at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, you won’t be disappointed.

the population increase, six per cent cited him being outspoken and honest, and there were other reasons cited. Those citing negatives pointed to deficits (eight per cent), corruption/mismanagement (eight per cent), the GTH scandal

(seven per cent), the attempt at privatization/ Crowns (seven per cent) and wasteful spending (six per cent), among others. The results are from an online research study involving Insightrix’s SaskWatch Research panel members. According to

Insightrix, quotas were set by age, gender and region to match the general population of the province. Research was conducted online; as a result it is considered a non-probability proportion sample so margins of error are not applicable.

PAGE 6 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017

An opening night spectacular from the stands So naturally, when their Blades a 1-0 lead. Prior to making the trip first game as rookies saw down to the SaskTel Centre From that point on, it was a pretty back and forth them going head to head, I game. Both teams traded scoring chances and the occaFriday night, I was trying was bouncing off the walls sion hit or two, while Dach and Barlage showed flashes of to figure out the last time I in anticipation. attended a season opening the unlimited potential both players have to offer. Oh, yeah, I’ve hardly game for a junior hockey As often is this case in the WHL, the veteran players mentioned that this was began to the take over the proceedings, and the Broncos league as someone who opening night in the WHL talented trio of Glenn Gawdin, Aleski Heponiemi and Tywasn’t a member of the yet, so there’s an added ler Steenbergen dominated the third period as the visitors press. sense of pomp and circum- cruised to a 5-2 win. Naturally, given the line stance to the whole evening. of work that I’m in, I’ve Despite the loss, I feel like the future is still bright for Other than the first night the Blades. Yes, they haven’t made the playoffs since their been lucky enough to atof the playoffs, the first disastrous 2013 run as Memorial Cup hosts, but I think tend the season kickoffs game of the season is one they have enough pieces to make it back to the post-seafor a few different leagues of my favourite days of the son when March rolls around. over the last few years, year, as everyone still besuch as the Ontario Hockey Plus from a fan perspective, it was a fun experience to lieves that their team has a be back in that role instead of high up in the press box for League, the Saskatchewan chance to win a champion- a junior hockey game. Junior Hockey League, ship. the Superior International With that said, I wasn’t completely out of the sports There was a ton of emo- reporter mode as I brought a clip board with me to game Junior Hockey League tion prior to the game, as so I could make notes on players as the game went on. and the Western Hockey “I assume that many of you aren’t like well, as the Blades honLeague. Some habits are hard to break. oured one But when it comes to myself who spends the wee hours of of their going as a fan? I think the the morning looking up stats from former caplast time that happened tains Bruce was in 1993 when I was junior hockey leagues across North Gordon. five years old. America...” Gordon, That night, which happened to also be the first hockey game I went to in person who is a long-time police officer in Sasas far as I can remember, saw my hometown Sault Ste. katoon and just recently became a lawyer, Marie Greyhounds take on the Peterborough Petes in a is currently battling pancreatic cancer rematch of the 1993 Memorial Cup final which saw the and the amount of support he’s received has been incredible. Greyhounds win on home ice. That was evident on Friday as former I don’t remember much of the game, other than the player intros, but I believe the Greyhounds won so I must Blade and longtime NHL player Brian Skrudland was on hand, along with curhave had a good time. rent Winnipeg Jets announcer and one Anyway, the point of this long-winded tale is this. When I found out that my arch nemesis and Battlefords time Blades play-by-play man Dennis North Stars play-by-play announcer Nathan Kanter was Beyak, to speak about the hard work and heading down to Saskatoon to see the Blades open up the effort Gordon put in on a nightly basis Western Hockey League season against the Swift Current with the Blades. The ceremony was capped off with a Broncos, I immediately asked if I could tag along for the banner that now hangs from the rafters ride. with Gordon’s number 21 on it and a reNow our purposes for the trip were quite different. Nathan was going to do an interview for an upcoming minder to players to ‘Be Like Bruce’ both North Stars broadcast with goaltender Joel Grzybowski, on and off the ice. Then it was time for the game to acwho won a Canalta Cup last year and has now made the tually begin, but not before the WHL’s jump up to the WHL as a member of the Blades. As for me, well I was mainly going to see two of the 2017-18 season opening montage video most hyped prospects in an impressive rookie class in the played, which made me want to run WHL this year as Kirby Dach and Logan Barlage made through a wall. I’ll be honest, the first 10 minutes their full-fledged debuts in the league. Now, I assume that many of you aren’t like myself who wasn’t super great, as the over 7,000 fans spends the wee hours of the morning looking up stats that were in the rink were just waiting from junior hockey leagues across North America, so I’ll around for something to happen. Business certainly picked up just past explain what makes these two 16 year olds worth watchthe halfway mark of the opening frame, Although he didn’t play Friday, Joel Grzybowski was kept busy in ing. Dach, who is from Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., destroyed as Caleb Fantillo unleashed a rocket of a the pre-game warmup as the former Battlefords North Stars netthe bantam ranks three years ago as he put up 100 points shot into the net after a great feed from minder is making the jump up to the Western Hockey League this defenceman Mark Rubinchik to give the year with the Blades. Photos by Lucas Punkari in 33 games. He followed that up with 35 points in 34 games as an underage midget player before being drafted second overall by the Blades in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft. Last season, with the Blades going through a massive amount of injuries to their forward core, the WHL gave special permission for Dach to come up and play for more than the five games a bantam pick can play before joining the league on a fulltime basis. Dach made the most of that opportunity, as he put up 10 points in 19 games as the Blades almost made it into the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Barlage, meanwhile, is probably the most hyped player to come out of the province of Saskatchewan in quite some time. After putting up a mind-boggling 274 points in the peewee ranks back in the 2013-14 season for his hometown Humboldt Broncos, Barlage continued his dominance in the bantam ranks two years later with 125 points in 30 games and 21 points in seven playoff games. After being selected fourth overall by the Broncos in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft, Barlage ran wild in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League as he was named league MVP after putting up 76 points in 44 games. He also got to play for the Broncos in the WHL playoffs, and while he didn’t up any points in his 13 games, he did learn a lot of valuable lessons in what it takes to win at that time of the year as the Broncos almost made it to the semifinals before losing to Fans filled into the SaskTel Centre Friday night ahead of a Western Hockey League season opening contest between the Regina Pats. the Swift Current Broncos and the Saskatoon Blades.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - PAGE 7

Lucas Punkari

Sports Reporter

BATTLEFORDS

Phone: 306-445-7261 Fax: 306-445-3223

Bait and Tackle

Score Shot Ammunition In Stock

Email: newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net

2 3/4” Winchester & Kent Ammunition On Sale Various Shot Sizes in stock

Leo Mitchell Road 306-937-2275

It’s definitely fair to say that the guys brought a much better effort than they did a night ago. – Brandon Heck

“YOUR ARCHERY SPECIALISTS”

Up and down weekend for North Stars By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

A potent power-play propelled the Battlefords North Stars back into the win column Sunday in Saskatoon. Less than 24 hours after losing their first game of the season to the Estevan Bruins at the Civic Centre, the North Stars scored four times on the man advantage as they picked up a 5-2 victory over the Melville Millionaires at the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Showcase event at the Hamm Latrace Arena. “It’s definitely fair to say that the guys brought a much better effort than they did a night ago,” North Stars head coach and general manager Brandon Heck said. “Our power play was obviously way better than it was Saturday and we had a really strong forecheck, which allowed us to create a lot of turnovers.” The North Stars top line was clicking all game long, as captain Layne Young scored a goal and dished out three assists to move into the SJHL scoring lead with 11 points in four games. MacGregor Sinclair finished up the game with a goal and two assists, while Dakota Huebner found the

back of the net twice in the first period and helped to set up Sinclair’s goal. “Both of Dakota’s goals were goal scorer’s goals and it was a nice continuation of the strong effort he put in on Saturday,” Heck said. “He’s a nice complement to Young and Sinclair right now.” Matthias Urbanski rounded the scoring as he slotted home his first SJHL goal on the power play. Sunday’s game also saw Kolby Matthews make his debut in between the pipes for the North Stars, as he made 22 saves to earn his first career Junior A victory. “I thought he played really well,” Heck said. “I think there’s one goal that he would like back but he made a lot of big saves. “He went a long time without facing many shots and then he was faced with a number of legit scoring opportunities. He made key saves when we needed him to and it was a great debut for him.” Taylor Elmy led the way for the Millionaires with a goal and an assist in the loss. Cory Schillo also found the back of the net and goaltender Colby Entz made 29 saves. Saturday’s 4-3 overtime setback to the Bru-

ins marked the first time they had lost a SJHL game since Feb. 24, in a streak that spanned 17 games. “There’s a lot of upset guys in the locker room right now as they are all really competitive,” Heck said afterwards. “With that said, there’s a number of guys that need to look in the mirror after this game. We can’t rely on a handful of guys to carry us through. It needs to be a team effort.” The North Stars also saw their 16-game win streak at the Civic Centre come to an end as their last lost on home ice came on Jan. 13. The victory for the Bruins was a nice bounce-back for the team, as they were coming off their first loss of the year a night earlier in a wild 7-5 affair against the Kindersley Klippers. “Last night was definitely a let down,” Bruins forward Zach Goberis said. “We took Kindersley for granted and they ended up taking it to us. “We wanted to come in here and play a much better game, especially with the sour taste in our mouths that we still have from last year when we lost to Battlefords in the semifinals.” Goberis, who is second in league scoring with 10 points in four games, was

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME We accept all dental insurance plans Rodney Sternig - Licenced Denturist

• Satisfaction Guaranteed PROFESSIONAL DENTURE SERVICES Direct to the Public including Complete and Partial Dentures, Soft Liners, Relines, Repairs, Mouthguards and Denture over Implants

HOURS:

Monday - Thursday ~ 9 am - 5 pm Friday ~ 9 a.m - 3 pm

306-445-2322

1492 - 100th Street, North Battleford S9A 0W2 Easy access parking behind building

the hero for the Bruins Saturday as he converted a feed from teammate Hayden Guilderson and put a shot past North Stars goaltender Taryn Kotchorek at the 1:59 mark of overtime. That goal came nearly a minute after teammate Michael McChesney had a chance to put the game away on a breakaway, but ended up shooting the puck over the net. “I though Michael was going to bury that so I was pretty upset that we didn’t win on that play,” Goberis said. “One of our defencemen made a really nice play to force a turnover and he played the puck off the boards. Hayden was fresh off the bench and had a lot of speed coming down the wing. He made a nice pass over to me and I saw that their goalie was cheating to the right side of the net, so I took a shot at the left side and luckily it went in.” Goberis led the way up

front for the Bruins with a goal and two assists, while Guilderson also scored to go along with his assist in overtime. McChesney and Matthew Chekay had the other goals for the Bruins, who received a 20-save performance from Matt Lukacs. The North Stars offence was once again led by Young, as he scored a pair of goals. Connor McIntosh also found the back of the net in the opening frame, while Kotchorek made 24 saves in the loss. “Our goaltending was good once again and we did create a number of chances on offence, but we weren’t at our best,” Heck said. “I think the long layoff was noticeable. We weren’t sharp, we weren’t wanting pucks and not enough guys were ready to go tonight.” The North Stars had a chance for revenge against the Bruins when they faced them on Monday morning

in Saskatoon at the SJHL Showcase. Full details on that game were not avaliable at press time. Following that encounter, the North Stars will be off until Tuesday, Oct. 3 when they’ll host the Humboldt Broncos in a 7:30 p.m. contest at the Civic Centre. In other news, Young and Kotchorek were both honoured by the SJHL Monday as they were recieved the forward and goaltender of the week honours. Melfort’s Loch Morrison and Flin Flon’s Chrystopher Collin won the defenceman and rookie of the week awards respectively. The North Stars were also ranked in 17th spot in the latest Canadian Junior Hockey League Top 20 rankings that came out Monday. The Melfort Mustangs, who are the last unbeaten team in the SJHL, were ranked third overall.

PAGE 8 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Scan here for careers online

A l l t h e r i g ht c h o i ce s fo r yo u to re a c h M o re Pe o p l e. . .

Deadline: Tuesday 11 a.m. OBITUARIES KACHUR: In loving memory of Emily Eileen Kachur, born Deadline: Friday 11 a.m.Saskatchewan on in Hafford, September 22, 1956 and passed away in North Battleford, Saskatchewan on September 9, 2017. She will always be remembered by her mother, Jean Kachur of North Battleford, sister Valerie (Howard Weitzel) of Prince Albert, nephew Joel Weitzel of Prince Albert and nieces Carla Weitzel (Scott Wolbaum) of Regina and Rissa Weitzel of Saskatoon, aunts Jane Lasiuk Ferrari and Elizabeth Kachur, both of Saskatoon, numerous cousins and very many friends that became ‘family’ to her. Emily joins her father, William Kachur, Grandparents John & Anna Kachur and Peter & Ksenia Lasiuk, aunts Stella Kachur, Mary Lasiuk & Olga Zerebeski, uncles Raymond Kachur, Meron Kachur, Morris Lasiuk & Paul Lasiuk and many cousins and pets. The Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church on Friday, September 15, 2017. The main Celebrant was His Excellency Bishop Ken Nowakowski, Cocelebrants were Rev. Andrei Kachur & Rev. Ivan Derkach. Crossbearer was Rissa Weitzel, Epistle Reader – Carla Weitzel, Cantor – Darlene Hupaelo and the All Saints Parish Choir. Honourary Pallbearers – Susan La Valle, Gary Bandzmer, Della Newman, Elizabeth Cline, Shirley Fullerton, Myrna Eichorn, Marj Baillargeon. Active Pallbearers Joel Weitzel, Scott Wolbaum, Kevin Lasiuk, Stephen Way, Cristopher Zerebeski, Curtis Zerebeski. U.C.W.L.C. Honourguard – parish U.C.W.L.C. members. Memorial donations can be made to the Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Interment took place at the City Cemetery, North Battleford. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Battlefords Funeral Service. EULOGY SUMMARY – Val Weitzel Emily Eileen Kachur was born in Hafford, Saskatchewan on September 22, 1956. She was the second daughter of William & Jean Kachur, and little (sometimes annoying) sister to Valerie. When she was 4, the family moved to Reward, Saskatchewan, where Emily attended elementary school and began her lifelong passion for making friends. After 8 years in Reward, we moved to and settled in North Battleford. Em completed her schooling at Notre Dame School & COCJ, graduating in 1972. She soon began working at the Saskatchewan Hospital, which was a family tradition. We had all worked there. Emily then began a series of moves. First to work in Edmonton, back to North Battleford to work at SaskTel, then transferred with SaskTel to Saskatoon. Next came a trip to London and Europe for almost a year, making friends along the way. Upon her return she attended SIAST in Prince Albert for a year to obtain her massage therapy certification. After she graduated, she opened a clinic in Prince Albert. Emily loved to help people feel better, and just could not help making even more friends. Then, she came full circle by moving back to North Battleford to live in the house that our Grandfather had built. It meant so much to her! She worked, again, as a massage therapist in Battleford and in her home treatment room until she became ill with breast cancer in 2011. She went through surgeries and chemo and radiation and survived. This meant we had her with us for another 6 years! As Emily moved and travelled and worked, she maintained her friendships, always keeping in touch because she genuinely cared for the people in her life. She enjoys company, and her guests always felt welcomed, were well fed and were usually served a glass or two of wine! Emily was also civic minded. She volunteered with foundations, gathered signatures on petitions and attended rallies, no matter what the weather. She loved working in her garden and her yard was filled with beautiful floral planters too. She also planted sunflowers every year. They would grow high above the fence and looked outward at the world around them. Another great joy were her cats. They were always well fed, pampered and loved. Faith is what gave her the strength and courage to stay so positive when that evil cancer returned. She did not give in to despair, she fought it bravely until her body could fight no longer. Emily passed away suddenly in the home she loved on September 9, 2017. I can only imagine the reunion there was with Dad and Grandparents & Aunts & Uncle & Cousins & Friends & pets! We grieve for ourselves for she has left a void in our lives & hearts, but please let us rejoice for her. We love you and miss you always Em! CARDS OF THANKS - Bishop Ken Nowakoswki – Long time family friend - Cousin Fr. Andrei Kachur - Rev. Fr. Ivan Derkach - Darlene Hupaelo, - All Saints Parish Choir – U.C.W.L.C. Honour Guard - Rissa & Carla Weitzel - Honourary Pallbearers, Active Pallbearers - Bob & Battlefords Funeral Service - Shirley Fullerton for Catering a delicious meal Family & friends who came to visit and brought so much food and sent flowers and cards All of Emily’s family & friends who were able to attend her funeral liturgy And to all who cared about and loved her! With grateful hearts, We Thank You, Jean, Val & Family ___________________________________________________

Full Color NOW AVAILABLE for your FUNERAL SERVICES MONUMENTS CLASSIFIED Rose CityAD! Memorials Ltd.

Cut Knife......... 306-398-4717 Lloydminster ... 306-825-9444 An important way to remember those you will never forget.

Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion

ROBERT MACKAY GEORGE HAEGEBAERT

Serving Alberta & Saskatchewan. Family Owned with Family Pride since 1961.

Ph.: 306-445-7265 / 306-445-7266

AUCTIONS

FOR SALE - MISC

Hardy auctions from Melford will be conducting a coin and currency auction. Saturday September 14 10:00 a.m. Special features include. 1954 and 1988 1,000 dollar bills, 1947 Maple leaf silver dollar, 1875-H quarter, 1926 Far 6 nickel, 1922 to 1926 pennies, This is one of the most outstanding collections ever put out for auction. 306-9219608

P.O. Box 806 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3

306-446-4200

FREE Clayfill Further Information call 306-445-3965

FUNERAL SERVICES

LAND FOR SALE

DUCHARME: Donna Alice: April 6, 1959 – Sept. 7, 2017. A Gathering for family and friends to Celebrate Donna’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maymont School Auditorium, Maymont, SK. Memorial donations are requested to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

OBITUARIES FABER (NEE FABER): The family of Joyce O'Keeffe is saddened to announce her passing at home in Saskatoon on Friday September 8, 2017. Joyce was born in Edam, SK on August 5, 1933. She was born into the grinding poverty of the Great Depression but treasured for the rest of her life her memories of a happy upbringing and close friendships in Mervin, SK. After studying at Saskatoon Normal School and later at the Sorbonne in Paris, Joyce and husband Michael settled initially in Yorkton and then spent many happy decades living in Saskatoon. Joyce raised three boys all the while devoting her time and energy to her church and local community in the spirit of volunteerism. Joyce leaves to mourn her loss her three sons Kieran (wife Loida and daughter Siobhan), Eamon (daughter Kathleen, son Peter and their mother Lynn) and Patrick (wife Alison and daughters Anya and Emma) as well as the extended O'Keeffe and Faber families. Joyce was predeceased by brothers Hank, Walt, Jack, Semon and George and sisters Anne and Elizabeth. A memorial gathering will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday September 16, 2017 at Martens Warman Funeral Home, 402 Central Street West, Warman, SK. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to Friendship Inn 619 20th St W, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0X8. BLANCHETTE: In Loving Memory of Harvey Leonard Blanchette, born February 21, 1937 at Jackfish, SK., passed away September 6, 2017 in Saskatoon, SK. Survived by his loving family: daughters: Cindy Blanchette - daughter (>) Genevieve Allford - children: Abbigail & Callum; son (>) Matthew Torresan; Brendan Torresan, Jessica Pierce (Drew), Sam Greenfield; Jacquie Craig - her family: KerriAnn Craig (Kris Stensrud), Jaylene Craig (Brad Craig): Kailee & Bret, (>) Brett Craig, Ashleigh Craig (Nathan Reis): Ivy & Otto, Cassie Craig (Cameron Verge), Tristen Jacobson; Marcel Blanchette and Annette Blanchette; brothers: Gilbert (Irene) Blanchette & Dennis Blanchette; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents: Armand and Lou Blanchette; brothers: Raymond, Laurier and Ernie Blanchette; sisters: Lorraine Marcotte and Louella Reihl. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. from Nortre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Presider - Jean Pawlus. Litrugy Of the Word - Leela Nahirney. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Celebrant Fr. Nestor Gregoire OMI. Cross Bearer was Drew Pierce. Eulogy was given by Jessica Pierce, Ashleigh Craig & Tristen Jacobson. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st. Reading: Leela Nahirney; Psalm; 2nd. Reading: Jaylene Craig; Gospel: Fr. Nestor Gregoire OMI. Prayers Of The Faithful - Kailee Craig. Prayers Of Thanksgiving - Kerri-Ann Craig. Music Ministry: Pianist - Joan Harrison; Notre Dame Choir. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Carmon Bastian & Frank Shumlich. Urn Bearers were Sam Greenfield & Bret Craig. Honourary Pallbearers were All the grandchildren. Memorials are requested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

Try our new self-serve tool to place your classified ad!

battlefordnewsoptimist.adperfect.com

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of thepersons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. Great References Available a total of 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD across saskatchewan

FOR SALE - MISC $209,000 - 1422-109th Street, North Battleford. 1120 sq.ft. 1968 built bungalow with finished basement complete with 2 basement suites and single detached garage. www.fmappraisals.com/sales or call 1-306-937-5073

RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional

D I R E C T O R Y CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V4

Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245 PARTNERS

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling! PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

306-445-7261

Suzanne L. Odishaw, CPA, CA Jacques la Cock, CPA, CA Derek Sieben, CPA, CA Stephen Mann, CPA, CA

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: newsoptimist.sales@sasktel.net

FUNERAL SERVICES

Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium 2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK 306-445-7570

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

“The only crematorium in the Battlefords area” Traditional Casket Burial and Cremation Services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Free pre-planning guides available, assistance with pre-planning services

www. eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - PAGE 9

FOR SALE - MISC PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

LIVESTOCK On Farm Slaughter

I will travel to your farm to slaughter beef. Call 306-386-7874. (Slaughter Only!)

Place your ad online anytime! battlefordnewsoptimist. adperfect.com

NEW 2017 MANUFACTURED HOMES starting under $90,000 delivered! Best Buy Homes Saskatoon/Carlyle www.BestBuyHousing.com - Canada’s largest in-stock home selection, quick delivery, custom factory orders! Text/call 306-700-2825. APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

Two bedroom apartments to rent in Regina East Co-operative for Retired Couples, Renovated, screened in balcony, free parking & laundry. Security doors. Reasonable rent. Close to banks and shopping. Call 306- 789-7970.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

CORRECTION NOTICE

Windsor Hotel Newly Renovated Rooms with kitchen, bed, TV, A/C, microwave and more utilities included. No Smoking, No Pets. Call 306-9372361 for further information.

HOUSES FOR SALE Affordable 2 bdrm home in Cutknife with room to roam. Ideal for retired couple or first time home buyers. Serious inquires only. 306937-2872 Quaint 3 bdrm Home with character for a growing family in Wilkie for sale. Serious inquiries only. 306-937-2827

NOTICE

It is proposed to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw by adding new subsections. The reason for the amendment is to allow for existing 40 acre parcels to be subdivided into 2 parcels within the R.M. of North Battleford No. 437. The Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at the municipal office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Copies are available at no cost. Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at the municipal office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing. Dated at North Battleford this 13th, day of September, 2017. Debbie Arsenault Administrator

A-1 Service, Will shingle, Will build fences and decks, Do Painting, Install Metal Fascia Soffit, Renovations etc. Phone 306-445-8439 or 306-441-3690 Book Now For all your stucco needs - specialize in acrylic stucco, Older homes redone in acrylic finish, foam basements. Phone 1+(306)-843-3332 1+(306)441-4099

TUESDAY’S BEST

ONLINE

www.newsoptimist.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FEED & SEED

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

COMING EVENTS

JOB OPPORTUNITY Child Protection Worker

The ad that ran, Thursday, September 21 had an incorrect PUBLIC HEARING date.

RM of North Battleford No. 437 Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning & Development Act, 2007 that the R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 intends to pass a bylaw to amend Bylaw 4-2016 known as the Official Community Plan Bylaw.

SERVICES FOR HIRE

ROOMS

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

B.T.C. Human Services Corp. is seeking applications for a highly motivated individual who is willing to meet the challenges of Child Protective on Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker Cree Nation and Lucky Man Cree Nation. In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse; assessing family function; determining risks to children’s safety; implementing intervention plans to address child protection issues; and providing support services to families. Must have experience in Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools. When necessary you will initiate court proceedings and work through this process with the family. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours. Must have BSW or BISW.

Visit our website

www.newsoptimist.ca for more community events

Community Events Calendar Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Qualified applicants should contact B.T.C. Human Services Corp. P.O. Box 1426 North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3M1 E-mail: btchsc@sasktel.net or Fax: 306-445-5568

Al-anon Family Groups

If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Deadline for applications is Friday, September 29, 2017.

We thank all applications and wish to advise that only those individuals that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Monday, September 18 - November 6

Sharing Grief’s Journey - A support group for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for 8 weeks. For more information call Sue at 306-445-6658 or Denise at 306-441-3338.

Thursday & Friday, September 28 & 29

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale at 1302 - 99th Street, Upper Hall, North Battleford from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. New items will be added. Something for everyone - don’t miss it.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Friday, September 29

Borden Farmers’ Market Appreciation Day - Borden Fire Hall, free goodies & beverages from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, September 29

BTEC is having a Chili Day Fundraiser for the Battlefords Humane Society from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Chili, Bun & Pop. Please come out to 801 - 105th Street & help us support our local animal shelter.

Friday, September 29

Arc Creative Studios Relaunch Party at 1102B - 101st Street, Upstairs, North Battleford from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Live performances, studio happenings, Art Exhibit & Sale, eat, drink and be merry. Free reception. Donations welcome.

Saturday, September 30

Arc Creative Studios Art Exhibit & Sale Studio Tour & Tea at 1102B - 101st Street, Upstairs, North Battleford at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 30

Borden’s Annual Threshing Day 2 miles north of Borden Cemetery, parade at noon, cook car, demos, threshing, museum open 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., beef supper in hall from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 30

•

Topline Social Dance Club - Gold Tones at 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. For more information phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 and Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, September 30

North Battlefield - Super Smash 4 Brothers Tournament at the North Battleford Library, 1392 - 101st Street. 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Registration. 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tournament. Please bring your own controller. Types you can bring are: Wii U pro controllers, Gamecube controllers & Wii remotes. Ages 10+.

Tuesday, October 3

24th Annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards at the Dekker Centre - join together with other business & community leaders to recognize their successes & achievements over the past years. Reception 6:00 p.m., Banquet 7:00 p.m. Award Program 8:30 p.m. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 306-445-6226 or email b.chamber@sasktel.net to order your tickets.

Wednesday, October 4

Battlefords Toastmasters Guest Night at St. Thomas Dr., Room #108 at the Don Ross Centre, North Battleford from 7:00 9:00 p.m. Come and see how Toastmasters can help enhance communication & leadership skills. For more information contact Kelly at 306-481-6139.

Serafina Energy is now hiring for the following positions: Edam/Meota Facility: • Well Operators (2) • Plant Operators (5) • Steam Process Operators (3)

Serafina Energy Ltd. is a Canadian, private, start-up, heavy oil company with properties strategically comprised of high-quality, proven, low risk assets. Serafina is currently in the process of designing and building its second 6,000 bbl/d SAGD facility near Meota, SK. Please visit our website at www.serafinaenergy.com for more information about these job opportunities and to learn more

Resumes can be sent to careers@serafinaenergy.com

about our company.

SERAFINA ENERGY LTD.

Friday, October 6

English Style Fish & Chips at the Royal Canadian Legion #70, North Battleford from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 225 Advance tickets only, phone 306-445-2173.

Saturdays, October 14

Family Justice Services offers a Parenting after Separation and Divorce Program - to help people who are considering or may be in the separation/divorce process from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these session. To register call toll free1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only - no child care is provided. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

PAGE 10 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017 STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster.

HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

HANDYPERSON MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN The Canadian Motel is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail oriented Maintenance Handyman to join our dynamic crew. Working primarily day shifts, the successful candidate will have the skill set to perform general maintenance duties and the ability to ensure motel maintenance and quality standards are achieved and maintained. 306-445-7747

* Economical * Pre-engineered * Steel framed, fabric covered buildings. Call 1-877-397-1594 or go to www.guard-all.com for a free quote. STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”BLOWOUT SALE!” 20X23$5,998. 25X27 $6,839. 30X33 $8,984. One End Wall Included. Bonus Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit Included. Check Out. www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-2127036

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE Yellowhead Modular Home Sales Canadian built by MODULINE Elite Price Event on NOW!

960 sqft 2 bedroom 2 bath $79,900 1216 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bath $89,900 1520 sqft 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath $109,900 Single wide, Multi Sections, Lake House, Motel Units

Custom Orders Welcome We sell & service homes across Western Canada, On Site Consultation. Weekend calls Personalized Service

306-496-7538

www.yellowheadmodularhomesales.ca HWY #16 West of Yorkton (Sheho, SK.)

Heavy equipment

SCRAPER & DOZER, GRADER OPERATORS

for late model CAT equip. Camp job. Competitive wages, plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

COMING EVENTS

Visit our website

for more community events

Monthly Community Events Calendar Sundays

Wednesdays

North Battleford Girl Guides at Holy Family School, 9201 - 19th Ave., North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. We meet once or twice a month from September, 2017 to May, 2018.

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

Mondays

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

Wednesdays

2nd Monday of the Month

1st Wednedsay of the Month

BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

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.

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 info phone 306-937-2987.

Mondays & Wednesdays In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 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.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Come join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 6:45 p.m. for Lawn Bowling. Free lessons. Everyone welcome! Held at 1802-106th Street across from Caleb Village until October 15. Call 306-445-8433 for more information.

Tuesdays Knit & Natter meet at A&W Restaurant, 2142 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements. Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied. All skill levels and ages welcome. Phone Vistara at 306317-9434 for more information.

Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

Tuesdays Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.

Tuesdays TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.

Tuesdays TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Last Tuesday of the Month Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

FRONT DESK AGENT - NIGHT SHIFT (CANADIAN MOTEL) The Night Shift - Front Desk Agent is a key member of the Front Desk Team and is responsible for the Check Ins & Check Outs as well as assisting with all aspects of guest services at night. 306-445-7747

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Hanbidge on Horticulture by Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture

Pre winter thoughts for our little critters

www.newsoptimist.ca

The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets upstairs at the Northland Power Curling Club at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome. For more information call 306-937-7128 or 306-441-6636.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.

3rd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.

Thursdays Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.

Thursdays Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

Fridays Borden Farmers’ Market at the Borden Fire Hall from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., lunch sold by Borden United Church from 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

1st Friday of the Month The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Irene at 306-937-3318.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

2nd Friday of the Month Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October 2017 to April 2018. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306446-2269.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday’s News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 Thursday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.

As winter approaches, we see changes in our insect population as those tiny and not so tiny critters prepare to survive yet another winter. Knowledge of insect life cycles is important for many reasons for both those insects that are beneficial and those that are harmful to our yards and gardens. Many insects are much more visible in the fall as we have less time in the day when temperatures are warm, so when the sun beckons them to come out and soak up the rays they do so in droves. They will congregate wherever the sun shines and as the nights cool off they will do almost anything to find a bit of warmth. In fact, if you have any cracks or crevices into your warm house, they will gladly take that opportunity to enter. As fall progresses and we get a hint of winter, those little critters seems to magically disappear. Strangely enough, months later like a magic trick gone bad, all of a sudden they are back. How can these amazing but sometimes irritating critters manage to survive the big freeze? Insects have a variety of ways they can survive the winter so there is no simple answer to this question. Some will survive as eggs, larvae or pupae, which are all immature life forms or some, like the ladybug will survive the winter as fully mature adults. Avoiding the cold is one strategy that insects may take for winter survival. Take the Monarch butterfly who will fly thousands of miles to avoid the cold. Like our songbirds, once the cold begins to set in, they will head south en

THE

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

masse in order to avoid the cold. They will make a long journey to central Mexico while other butterflies like the Swallowtail will overwinter as a chrysalis. Other insects will simply spend the winter at the bottom of ponds or buried deep in the soil to avoid the frost. Others, like some types of mosquitoes will hide out ins sheltered places in a state of quiescence awaiting their next meal in spring. Some will enter into a semi-frozen state called diapause (or suspended animation) for the winter and in spring, thaw and crawl off as if winter had never happened. Thus, these critters have mystified scientists as these insects have found a way to freeze their organs and tissues and then spring back to life when the temperature rises. Another huge number of insects will survive in the form of eggs. Thus in spring, a whole new generation will appear. When we have an unseasonably warm winter, it is an opportunity for a species to expand their territory in areas which they may not have been able to previously survive. For example, the Mountain Pine Beetle has taken advantage of a few warmer winters moving further up and into cold areas. So far, the cold weather in the Rockies has stopped this invasive pest into eating eastern North America. Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at 306-931-GROW(4769); by email at growyourfuture@ gmail.com or check out our website at www.saskhort.com

REASON FOR

READING

PRINTED COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

IS LOCAL

NEWS

Source: News Media Canada

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - PAGE 11

E NO.Across 757

31. Deep, narrow ravine 5. Chester White’s home 35. ___-Wan Kenobi 6. Elephant’s weight, may33.Aretha 10.Zilch 36. “Welcome” site be 38. Kind of oil 7. Biscotti flavoring Franklin hit 11.Snow coaster 39. Occurring during the 8. Computer list 36.Snare 19.Cut same period 9. Ironone’s 37.Bar 43. In an arch or roguish 10. Adjust molars manner 11. Soon, to a bard 39.Trait carriers 21.Spiders’ 44. Average 12. Bad day for Caesar 41.Turn over structures 45. Discharge letters? 13. Lady Macbeth, e.g. 46. Charger 18. Put one’s foot down? quickly 22.Angel’s 47. Energy 42.Camp 22. Heathen headgear 49. Blue hue 24. Card game helper, e.g. 50. Undertake, with “out” 23.Like 25. ___some tide 43.Foal 52. Arrangement 27. Shrub native to the Ancheese 45.Prayer 54. Print in advance des 58. Immobile stage of in- 25.Song 28. Cancel concluder sect after larva 29. Chop finely 28.Commits 49.Brewery 62. Arizona Indian 32. Steals perjury beverage 63. British government 33. Blockhead 66. Fishing, perhaps 29.Skilled 34. Hurried 50.Prosecute 67. Vomited 37. Blouse, e.g. 30.Army eatery 51.Wish 68. Cracker spread 38. Addition symbol 69. Freshman, probably 40. Pertaining to dramatic 70. Abominable snowmen art 71. Berth place 41. Church leader Copyright © 2015, Penny Press 42. Plunder Down find 48. Insect stage 28.Take it 1. Channel 51. Blotto on the ____ 55.Dogs and 2. Cuckoos slang 52. Pompous walk 31.Made holy 3. Cost of cats living? 55. Gift on “The Bachelor” 53. Gas station equipment 32.Clan 56.Fountain 4. Dork 54. Excellent, in modern 56. Fencing weapon

1. Enrich, in a way 5. Express displeasure 10. C-worthy? 14. Again 15. Contents of some cartridges 16. ___-European 17. _____-____ bottles of beer... 19. “O Sanctissima,” e.g. 20. Banana oil, e.g. 21. Nervous buildup 23. Carried 26. Convened 27. Picture device, for short 30. Directly

Puzzle Solution

SS dge’s ncern nal assent s 34.Turf aft animals 35.Stags and bucks t temper 38.Foot parts derately d 39.Polite chap cade unit 40.Winding curves ort-term jobSubmitted 41.Coin side e ____ Telemiracle is ernate Kinsmen44.Hobo looking for Saskatchewan 46.MGM’s t thesingers, best dancers, bands, trademark and entertainers to audition to perform on 47.Glass part gestfor a chance Telemiracle 42 to be held mmal 48.Effortless March 3 and 4, 2018, in se Regina, and52.Resting broadcast live on CTV Saskatchewan. d bird 53.Act like “There is so much talent f of twenty 54.Detective’s

____ 57.Young adult

Get your fame on for Telemiracle 42! Sixty acts will be chosen

in this province,” remarked Jesse Shkuratoff, PR Chair for Telemiracle 42. “Every year, our producers have a tough job of selecting the acts for the show. We’re thankful so many in Saskatchewan want to be a part of Saskatchewan’s Charity.”

61. Increase, with “up” 64. “Fantasy Island” prop 65. Driver’s lic. and others

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 757

DOWN 1. Shy 2. Woodsman’s implement Over 180 acts are Saturday, Nov. 4 in Regina raised at Telemiracle, the 3. Caribbean, expected to audition this and Sunday, Nov. 5 in Kinsmen Foundation is year for e.g. a spot on the show. Saskatoon. able to gift special needs Approximately 60 acts will 4. Registers The Kinsmen equipment, mobility be asked to participate. Foundation makes 5. Close, once equipment, travel costs to While talent is one part miracles by providing 6. Adjust to get to medical facilities, of the criteria, a passion Saskatchewan people surroundings for Telemiracle, the desire and organizations with community vans, and to 7. helpUnit others, and a of heat special needs equipment equipment in hospitals geographic balance among and health centres across 8. Happen and accessPUZZLE to medical CROSSWORD ANSWERS performers are other Saskatchewan. assistance. Through funds USE AMERICAN SPELLING 9. Dates factors involved in the selection of entertainers that will be on the show. Anyone interested in auditioning for Telemiracle must register by calling the Kinsmen Telemiracle office at (306) 244-6400, extension 2. Auditions will be held

If You Are...

Moving Expecting a Baby Call Welcome Wagon Today!

Call: (306) 490-8140 Internet: www.welcomewagon.ca

It’s absolutely FREE!

57. Back of the neck 59. Clap 60. The “A” of ABM

Bringing Local Community Information & Gifts

Place your ad

ONLINE anytime!

battlefordnewsoptimist.adperfect.com

Professional Business & Service Serving Our Rural Communities