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North Battleford, Sask.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Photo by Louise Lundberg

A Splendid Harvest Was it the dry weather that brought about a bounty of saskatoon berries this year? Prairie lore has it that may be the case, but regardless of the reason, saskatoon fans are thankful. Sara Williams of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society, author of the newly revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A Photographic History, tells us David Thompson, an early Canadian explorer, wrote one of the first descriptions of the much loved saskatoon berry in 1784: “On the great plains there is a shrub bearing a very sweet berry of a dark blue color, much sought after. Great quantities are dried by the natives. In this state the berries are sweet as the best currants ... The wood is preferred for their arrows and bows as it is weighty, pliant and non-elastic. It ought to be cultivated in England and Canada.” Early settlers quickly adopted the berries for use in jams, jellies, preserves, pies and wine. By the turn of the last century, pioneers were transplanting saskatoons from the wild to their prairie homesteads, and not just for food production. With their early spring flowers coupled with fall colours ranging from yellow to orange with the occasional purple, saskatoons have valuable ornamental features. Almost all saskatoon cultivars grown in our backyards and orchards are superior selections from the wild, surviving winter temperatures of –50 C or lower. Plants begin to bear fruit at three to five years of age, coming into full production by seven to eight years. With proper care, they will continue fruiting until 30 to 50 years old.

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Walking With Our Sisters

Work bees for float at Allen Sapp Gallery Staff An art installation honouring the lives of missing and murdered indigenous women of Canada and the United States is due to be exhibited at North Battleford’s Chapel Gallery from Jan. 15 to Feb. 7, 2016, and it will be the theme of a float in the upcoming Northwest Territorial Days parade.

Three evenings this week will be devoted to preparing giant moccasin vamps to decorate the Walking With Our Sisters float. Taking place at the Allen Sapp Gallery, the work bees will

be held Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

The plan to create a float for the Aug. 10 parade comes out of a series of community conversations regarding the memorial exhibition and potential activities related to its visit to North Battleford.

Walking With Our Sisters is a massive commemorative art installation made up of more than 1,763 pairs of moccasin vamps (tops) plus 108 pairs of children’s vamps. The large collaborative art piece is being made available to the public through selected galleries and locations and has

been on tour since 2013 with bookings into 2019.

The work exists as a floor installation made up of beaded vamps arranged in a winding path formation on fabric and includes cedar boughs. Viewers remove their shoes to walk on a path of cloth alongside the vamps.

To create the installation, a general call was put out to all “caring souls” who wanted to contribute a pair of moccasin tops. Women, men and children, both native and non-native, gathered in living rooms, universities, community halls

and penitentiaries across North America to bead, sew, quill, weave, paint, embroider and create mixed media pairs of moccasin tops out of the love, care and concern they have for missing or murdered women and their families, some of them their own.

Each pair of vamps represents one missing or murdered indigenous woman.

The unfinished moccasins represent the unfinished lives of the women whose lives were cut short. The children’s vamps are dedicated to children who never returned home from residen-

tial schools. Together the installation represents all these women, paying respect to their lives.

In addition to the moccasin tops, 60 songs were submitted for the audio portion of the exhibit. Those songs are heard while audiences

experience the exhibit.

Volunteers are also encouraged to join in the activities planned for North Battleford at any time by contacting the City of North Battleford’s galleries director Leah Garven at sapp@ accesscomm.ca.

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In the top photo, each pair of vamps in the Walking With Our Sisters exhibition represents one missing or murdered indigenous woman or children who never returned home from residential schools. Above, the Allen Sapp Gallery will be the site of three evenings of work this week to prepare a float for the Northwest Territorial Days Parade with the theme of an exhibition due to visit the Chapel Gallery in 2016. Photos submitted

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participate in registered sports so that all kids can play.

The goal of KidSport is to provide these children with the opportunity to achieve physical, social, intellectual and moral development through participation in sport.

According to Kidsport, if all children have the opportunity to play, learn self respect, gain self confidence, adopt active and healthy lifestyles and realize dreams through sport, then these children may have a better chance of becoming contributing members and leaders of their communities.

Last week the North Battleford Branch of Toronto Dominion Bank presented KidSport Battlefords with a cheque for $700.

Branch Manager Meghan Kennedy says, “Our branch was allocated a little money to fund local play-related activities for youth and children in our local community. I immediately thought of KidSport because I know the great work [KidSport] are doing in the area.”

This money will help local kids facing financial barriers the opportunity to

Jayadev Kovilakam, David Schell, Meghan Kennedy, Mark Richardson, Erin Bland (Munn) and Rebecca Lundrigan in a TD bank presentation to KidSport. Photo submitted

Project on schedule

100th St. rehabilitation week four Staff Work is progressing as scheduled for the 100th Street rehabilitation project from 14th to 20th Avenue, according to a City of North Battleford press release.

This week underground replacement work will continue at the intersection

of 16th Avenue and 100th Street. Street light and buried power line work will be happening on the 1400, and 1500 blocks, and roadway reconstruction and patching will begin on the 1500 block.

Work will also begin to prepare the new water main on the 1500 block for use, but temporary water sup-

plies are expected to remain for next week.

Motorists can expect the 1500 block of 100th Street to remain closed for the week, and temporary lane or road closures on the 1400 block may be in effect as buried power line work progresses, the City says.

Businesses on the 1500 block are accessible from

15th and 16th Avenues, or from the back alley.

The City reminds motorists to use caution when travelling through the work zones for the safety of workers.

Motorists are also reminded to use caution and respect residents when travelling along detour routes.

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West Nile virus season has arrived, and residents and visitors in Prairie North Health Region are reminded to take precautions and protect themselves against mosquito bites.

PNHR Medical Health Officer Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu reminds the public that mid-July through August is the peak season for Culex tarsalis activity, the mosquito that transmits West Nile virus to humans.

“While this summer’s predominantly hot dry weather has resulted in fewer mosquitoes overall than in previous years, the wet weather of the past week coupled with warm to hot temperatures forecast for the next while are perfect for the appearance of greater mosquito numbers,” Nsungu explained.

Most of the mosquitoes already identified through the province’s WNV surveillance system are predomi-

nantly Culex tarsalis. Mosquitoes are trapped, counted and tested for WNV in locations across Saskatchewan beginning in June. Culex tarsalis mosquito numbers have increased significantly in the southern part of Saskatchewan and have been detected in all ecological risk areas with the exception of the far north.

“We expect to see the risk of WNV transmission rise as an increasing number of these mosquitoes become infected with WNV,” said Nsungu.

During hot dry weather, Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are most active around dusk and throughout the night.

Precautions should always be used, particularly at dusk, through the night and to dawn to prevent mosquito bites, advises Nsungu.

You can protect yourself from mosquito bites by using insect repellent containing DEET, by wearing long sleeved shirts and pants when you are outside and by staying indoors at dusk and

dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

In addition to these personal precautions, people are urged to reduce the numbers of mosquitoes around their homes by: • regularly cleaning and emptying containers that can collect water, such as bird baths and eaves troughs; • clearing yards of old tires and other items that can collect water; • ensuring rain barrels are covered with mosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the downspout; • keeping screens on windows and doors in good repair; and • keeping bushes, shrubs and lawns clear of overgrowth and debris.

Nsungu reminds the public that 80 per cent of people who become infected with West Nile virus will have no symptoms.

About 19 per cent of people will have an illness during which they will experience fever and headache,

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feel tired and achy and may have a rash.

Less than one per cent of people infected with WNV will suffer a more severe illness in which the infection causes swelling and inflammation of the brain, leading to symptoms such as severe headaches, confusion, disorientation, coma and paralysis.

For more information and updates on West Nile virus, including updated surveillance results, risk maps and weekly “West Nile and Culex Reports”, visit http:// www.saskatchewan.ca/live/ health-and-healthy-living/ health-topics-awarenessand-prevention/seasonalhealth-concerns/west-nilevirus.

Additional information on protective measures and West Nile Virus symptoms, when to seek help, etc. are available at Healthline Online at http:// www.saskatchewan.ca/live/ health-and-healthy-living/ manage-your-health-needs/ healthline.

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Commentary

Biggest breaking news story broke years ago

By William Wardill What the electronic media refer to as “breaking news” is served up in repetitive detail until the next “breaking news” breaks. During its time on the flashing screens each featured story appears to be the most important event

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By Becky Doig Editor

Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada released information last week that indicates many Canadian couples are paying as much as $31,000 for a wedding. Wow! You could make a down payment on a pretty swank house in the Battlefords for that price tag.

Actually the press release says the average couples plan to spend is $15,000, which is still pretty hefty, but sneaky “extras” can as much as double the final bill.

It makes one wonder if there is as much emphasis on the marriage as there is on the wedding. As a veteran of 33 years of marriage, I can assure you, the two are not the same thing.

Back in 1981 weddings could be lavish and after being the perennial bridesmaid, but never the bride, I had no desire to have a wedding. But the fifth of six children versus the only son of two, I was overruled and a bride I became.

I spent some money on flowers, my dress cost about $200 and I also shelled out for three bridesmaids dresses after having to foot the bill myself in that role about six times.

Roll ahead three decades and I’ve attended many weddings since then — some simple, some elaborate and some were extra celebrations of ceremonies held earlier on tropical beaches. I have no idea how much was shelled out by those arranging the weddings, I only know the amount we contributed to our daughter’s wedding, and it wouldn’t have made even a tiny dent in a $31,000 price tag.

Back to Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada. Jeff Schwartz, executive director, worries about what happens when romance gets the better of finance.

“Some people plan their weddings for their whole lives; it holds a tremendous amount of emotional significance,” says Schwartz. “But I worry that too much focus on heart strings means less focus on purse strings, and the results can be costly.”

“The question is,” says Schwartz, “after you’ve been blindsided by surprise costs, and your credit cards are still smoldering, what can you do to rapidly and efficiently get out of debt?”

The organization goes on to provide a five-step strategy for managing the debt.

It is all sound advice, but perhaps approaching wedding plans with a KISS (keep it simple, stupid) mindset might also be a good place to start.

in the world. Citizens who enter the cyber-world need to cling to a sense of proportion. We need to avoid being led astray by the blathering of Donald Trump and the manipulative mania of Benjamin Netanyahu — and by the host of others who support or oppose them — as well as the experts stumbling all over themselves in presenting their analyses of what is happening.

The biggest news story broke years ago. It is the story of global warming, climate change and the degradation of our home planet’s environment. It is the threat which, unchecked, will make life a horror for future generations.

Nuclear disasters, either through war or by accident, appear to be the second most dangerous threat faced by the inhabitants of planet Earth. The opposition to the agreement designed to delay the year upon which Iran joins the nations that have nuclear weapons faces bitter opposition in both the U.S. congress and in Israel. Does this make sense? Let’s look at the record. There are nine states that have nuclear weapons. The ones forming the “nuclear club”, wherein possession of the weapons is acknowledged and legal, are the United States, Russia, France, United Kingdom and China.

Pakistan, India, Israel and North Korea are not in the legal club. Of these, only North Korea appears to be attempting to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles that can cross an ocean to reach targets in the United States.

The other four “illegal” countries have missiles of shorter range in their arsenals. To use even one in a conflict with a nearby country is to invite destruction. This is the situation in both the Indian sub-continent and the

Middle East. It is an open secret that the only nation in the African continent that has missiles armed with nuclear warheads is Israel. The missiles are not stockpiled. They are deployed. Submarines carrying these missiles are constantly at sea.

We would do well to remember that Second World War ended with the dropping of two atom bombs on Japan, an ocean away from the American president who ordered the attacks. There have been armed conflicts since the Second World War involving other nations. None of them has used a nuclear weapon.

There are probably more than 15,000 nuclear warheads in the world, but only a much smaller number are deployed. Israel is in less danger of a nuclear attack from any nation, including Iran, than it is of seeing its atmosphere and territory poisoned by fallout from a nuclear accident.

Since 1952, there have been 33 accidents at atomic power plants. Four had consequences beyond a power plant and its immediate area. The worst was at Chernobyl, Ukraine, in 1986. More uranium-fuelled power plants may come on line, with more risks of lethal radiation in more places.

A Republican presidential hopeful called Huckabee made the extreme statement that the atomic control agreement with Iran is tantamount to sending the people of Israel to the doors of the gas ovens. Wrong. Warring states in the region will use conventional weapons. Between 1987 and 2014, in the conflict with Palestinian militants, 1,512 Israelis were killed. Dead Palestinians numbered 8,441. Israel will survive, no matter what takes place in Iran. It has powerful friends in Washington.

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A Robin Story

Could have used a winning season from the Roughriders By now you know the result of this past Friday’s tilt between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium.

Unfortunately, because I am filing this month’s column in advance of the game, this will go to print with me being in the dark as to what transpired and whether or not coach Corey Chamblin and/or general manager Brendan Taman were fired after the game.

But does it really matter whether the record is 1-5 or 0-6? Either way, the record still stinks like a skunk.

It really has been one disaster after another, one injury after another. Losing quarterback Darian Durant for the season to an Achilles injury was a major blow.

And then his insurancepolicy replacement Kevin Glenn got injured!

It is the way this team has lost that has really shaken the fans’ confidence.

The defence has been porous, to say the least, and the losses have been heartbreaking, with two of them in overtime. No defeat was worse than the game in B.C. in which a massive lead disappeared in the final couple of minutes, and we lost in overtime to the Lions.

Back in the olden days (a year or so ago), the Riders would have found a way to win these sorts of games. It used to be the Riders who would always be on the winning end of hair-raising finishes against the B.C Lions.

It used to be the Riders that would stomp all over the pathetic Blue Bombers and the hapless Tiger-Cats.

Not this year. It’s as if the football gods have decided it’s payback time for all the good fortune the Riders had in recent years.

Beyond that, the entire CFL product has been lousy.

There has been talk of

Each year Vivian Seib’s backyard is home to a returning couple of robin parents. In fact, the mother bird insisted this year that Seib rearrange her hanging pots to accommodate her family in their usual fashion.

Once the mom was satisfied with the lodgings, the eggs were laid, and Seib has documented the eggs’ progress from start to finish, with the nest near to overflowing with baby birds. At one point, when the mother didn’t return when expected, Seib fed the little birds herself. Eventually, they all took flight.

Photos by Vivian Seib

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slump.

The low gas prices were good for consumers for a while. I even wrote a piece about newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net how great it was. Now Rider fans “hitting the panic the novelty has button.” I think this is a worn off, prices are creepstupid thing to do. Based on ing up again, and too many what I’ve seen from these people are being hurt with nine teams, I’ve concluded job losses. the one sport that isn’t worth The impact was felt lopanicking over is the Canacally with GLM Industries dian Football League, home LP first announcing a temof the flag-waving referee. porary closedown of their I am refusing to let the Battleford plant, followed Riders impact my blood shortly after by news they pressure. I am saving all my had gone right into receiverenergy up for the Battlefords ship.

North Stars season, and Then there has been the how sad is it to be looking less-than-stellar crop situaforward to hockey already? tion due to the weather we This start by the Riders have had. For the longest has put a punctuation point time we had dry conditions on what is rapidly turning that were really bad for the into one of the worst years crops. When the rain finally this province has seen in a came, not only was it too long, long time, though I’m late for some of them, but told the Dirty Thirties were we ended up with monworse. soon conditions and even In recent years the perbaseball-sized hail in places formance of the Riders have like Kerrobert. been sort of a barometer The rain could have for the province. Back in come sooner for the people 2007 when the Roughriders displaced from countless were hoisting the Grey Cup, northern communities, times were seldom better. A including La Ronge, due to new government was being the forest fires that ravaged sworn in, the economy was the North during the worst booming and there was of the dry spell. plenty of optimism.

I was on the daily media There was all this talk conference calls where we about “Saskaboom” — were briefed on the massive people coming home to response by social services, produce the items that the the firefighters and the world wanted and the world Armed Forces to the situneeded. All the talk was ation. about how the booming Those calls were inChinese market was needteresting, to say the least. ing what Saskatchewan was Particularly interesting were selling. those days when reporters Today, the Chinese stock would be in a snarky mood market is in the tank, and so and ask “why is the governare we. ment incompetent” types of Any rundown of the questions. misfortune that has befallen These included, “how Saskatchewan in 2015 can much is it costing to fight start and end with the oil all the fires?” followed by,

“how much did you cut from the firefighting budget?”

Anyway, it was good to keep the officials on their toes. It prevented them from doing too much bragging about how well things were going.

Certainly the evacuees bore the brunt of the situation. But everyone living here, at one point or another, experienced the thick smoke and haze that blanketed the province.

For people with breathing issues, such as myself, it was a rough time coughing and wheezing through those bad air days.

One could point out that a lot of these things that happened are really beyond our province’s control. It’s not Saskatchewan’s fault that the weather has been unco-operative, or that international crude oil has been in such a slump, and so on.

Anyway, it will turn around eventually. Besides, government folks are insisting things aren’t that bad, really, and that there are still plenty of jobs.

Still, all this has left Saskatchewan people feeling more weary than usual about life in their home province.

Of course, nothing is new about that. Life in this province is usually tough, yet people still manage to persevere in spite of it.

The reason we put up with it is the knowledge that in spite of our harsh winters, natural disasters and other troubles, we always have CFL season and the Saskatchewan Roughriders to look forward to.

So much for that idea.

Of all the years in which Saskatchewan residents could have used a winning season from the Riders, this was definitely the one. We need more wins, guys.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - PAGE 6

Joyce Frey: PhD student s a s n a K m o r f s l e trav n o e v i t c e p s r e p e e r C s n i a l P h c r a e s e r to human intelligence

thing One s year the For a month earlier thi will it pes ho she D e for a Ph icif Battlefords was home bas spe a of research impact use student undertaking an are the is ee that’s never cally regarding the Plains Cr standardof . been investigated before testing IQ d ize D ard a Ph Joyce Frey is working tow ard tow d logy from the skewe Eu in international psycho rn ste fessional Psy- a We perChicago School of Pro ropean that chology. says Frey. spective to “It’s such a new field,” icago school is attempts el“This program at the Ch int ify world, and it quant the only one like it in the ligence. not started in 2009.”

“I’m all club.

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I just starte and, 68 her visits, to Fort Ba history, of what actun’s sal financial obligations, so po ma pro ite a wh ote the wr er, ul book eth rs ago.” cor- tog “They have a wonderf this three and a half yea nces, later I was pened was really not the ere hap ref y all 171 d an ble es ila at ava pag gre books,” She saw the program store and I found some view.” e and do the study.” t com rec to ol ed ho rov Sc app go me fill in ica w ut ho online through the Ch she says. “They helped Frey says, “I learned abo interview 15 people. to s wa d, e sai Sh d an y log red cho slaughte th preset some gaps.” of Professional Psy the United States Army “It’s a brief interview, wi e.” knew t accepted y the … s rse g has to ho hin “This is it, this is the on rce ryt Pe About commonly taugh ions, because eve be in the Nez est to qu her ] es e’s uir trib req of the colm y rce tor u gra Pe Nez ore yo The pro information on the his done, they were [the approved by the college bef be has she red ich hte wh ug , sla Frey says, ice , y tw cas the residence ength so onization of the Ameri can do it,” says Frey. experience, main str ir ld fie the es of e uir req som misinforo iew s k als rev me too it d eti d an rses an “I tend to think som The college’s internal practicums,” their ho s.” rse ho ft dra g to tin wnright m do tec the for pro d “like mini internships or of bre ism mandate mares and mation is a euphem t a man board has a tha 0s g rin 193 du the ts til says Frey. jec un t sub sn’ al It wa lies.” ernational ish human and anim “The program is int and steal n began to try to re-establ must be satisfied ego d Or an in ch ear ur res yo do You can’t really come in any to s any ing them with Ar to ed d bre psychology, which mean ose g them by exp kin ed ma ng bre ut bei the t tho they are no ss an internasomeone’s land wi rses, says Frey. er. ho ng er da research you have to cro l art ica Qu d log an y. cho Fre abs psy s or s say human, she point k strong physical iew, Frey less than tional border, physically,” y “Now the breed is bac To find people to interv set out to do that and the hey “T the to e com out. to e ” nocide, culshe would hav for 10 again.

- did a pretty good job. Ge tch time that she be- knew s ska thi “I’ve been to Peru twice Sa g in rin du ts s tac wa It con make ual physical there in that Native Ameri- area to Na- tural genocide and act for the te ed oca days at a time to study end adv att an e she cam 13, 20 ch about the ewan. In an experius Stud- genocide, we hear so mu no culture, which is quite ige Ind d an cans. can eri tive Am t and we hear toon. There Nazis and the Holocaus s epiphany, this awakenence.” thi ska Sa had in “I ce ren nfe der Co un u here in the to ies Frey says, “You think yo an elder from nothing about what we did injustices that were done ay, the ed to Fin ing s We t ing me nd sta she are sh that.’” says. “I stand poverty until you Americas. ‘Let’s whitewa Native Americans,” she st Nation. the Fir ss gra led eet vel tra Sw We d es. an tation can the rare a in one of those villag Frey is hoping her disser also, in the ‘80s, had a s talking, not giving wa e e lag “H vil all sm y acver a ing over the Andes to vilege of becom menting after- make a difference. school that distinct pri Russell Means … one presentation, but com but the to visit a Catholic Jesuit th t exactly what wi jus “It’s just a small piece, , and it was sides quainted rds e wa Th re. the can eri ed ish Am abl e more the ed est Th so I ask leaders in had been bridges are being built.

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Friday’s loss could signal changing of the guard By the time you read this, Corey Chamblin may have already been fired.

But I highly doubt it.

And the more I hear and think about it, he may not be dismissed at all.

Amidst the Roughriders’ 0-6 start, which included a 30-5 loss at Edmonton on Friday, a report came out via TSN over the weekend that Rider GM Brendan Taman was set to recommend the firing of head coach Corey Chamblin to club president Craig Reynolds.

No one knows where TSN insider Gary Lawless got this information.

Oddly, this came less than a week after Lawless told the nation Taman would not be firing Chamblin, thus putting his own job in jeopardy.

Hence, the top sentence of this column. Things are changing by the minute here in Riderville and I’ve been doing my best to stay in the shadows and try to report only the correct information, if any at all.

ider Insider with 620 CKRM’s ‘Voice of the Riders’ Rod Pedersen So as of today, Chamblin is employed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as head coach. In fact, Saturday night Chamblin told a reporter it’s “business as usual.”

However, Chamblin is paid to win football games and the club is 0-6. The speculation is reasonable.

But let’s go back for a second and examine Friday’s game and the reason this club is off to its worst start since 1979.

After the game the players and the coach generally agreed they had one of their better games on defense all

year, holding Edmonton to 23 or so points (seven were scored on a pick six thrown by rookie Rider quarterback Brett Smith).

The trouble here is the Roughriders won the coin toss but gave the Eskimos the ball and the wind to open the game. The home team promptly marched the ball 76-yards down the field and opened the scoring with a 27-yard touchdown reception by Kenny Stafford for a 7-0 lead at the 5:40 mark. That’s all the offense they’d need for the rest of the game.

So there’s that.

Saskatchewan quarterback Brett Smith was in a hole before he even took his first pro snap. And then the penalties started. The Rider players had said before the game they all needed to help out their rookie quarterback by cleaning up their game, but they then proceeded to take 17 penalties for 127 yards. Many of them took great plays, and first downs, by Smith and his receivers off the board.

Every offensive lineman was flagged on the night with the exception of Brendon Labatte. The receivers took turns going offside.

The Riders averaged 13.6 penalties per game going into the Edmonton contest so they far exceeded that total Friday night. And Chris Jones’ Eskimos kept their penalty total down to seven in this game.

The Riders are in no way a disciplined team, although we’ve been told otherwise.

And therefore, Chamblin is on the hotseat at 0-6.

No matter that the Riders’ top two quarterbacks are down and the club has been hit by a rash of adversity.

These are not your Dad’s Roughriders. Losing will not be tolerated.

“Oh yeah, there’s no setback on that end,” Taman told me before Friday’s game. “This is a ‘wins’ business. Whoever’s playing at whatever position, we’re expected to go win the game.”

My follow-up question to that was if Taman’s getting an edict from the higherups of “make the playoffs or else?”

“We’ve been in the business long enough to know they don’t have to say much for us to know we have to win,” Taman explained.

“Whatever comes from above comes from above.

But all Corey and me can do is put the best guys out there and try to win games.

We’re working towards that and hopefully we can get that accomplished.”

The TSN report threw the franchise into chaos over the weekend. President Craig Reynolds probably felt like he’s trying to navigate a monsoon in a dingy.

He and Taman huddled up on Sunday, but the contents of their meeting aren’t known, at least not that I know of.

I was half expecting to hear Chamblin walked into the offices and demanded to be fired given the fact he was effectively pantsed on national television Saturday afternoon.

However from what I can gather, he hasn’t.

And a CFL powerbroker told me the possible replacements named by Lawless, Paul Lapolice and Mike Benevides, are hesitant to come here due to the toxic environment that has been created.

How could you tie a can to Chamblin with no one lined up to replace him?

Stay tuned, this will only get more interesting from here on in.

Three AAA Sharks attend summer camp in Notre Dame Sports Reporter

Three members of the Battlefords AAA Sharks team got a head start on training camp.

The Sharks fall camp is set to take place at the Civic Centre Aug. 19-20, but Jetta Derenoski, Keara Amson and Cassidy Fehr were in Notre Dame to take part in the Saskatchewan Hockey Association’s U16 and U18 camps.

The five-day camp featured early mornings, team building, practices and scrimmages.

The camp was split up

into four teams, two U16 (Pride and Intensity) and two U18 (Passion and Desire) who played against each other four times.

The camp began with fitness testing and player/ parent meetings on the first day.

Each day after the first consisted of breakfast, lunch and dinner, practice, a scrimmage and nightly team meetings.

The three Sharks are looking to build off their successful seasons from last year.

Derenoski led the team in scoring with 11 goals and seven assists as she played

in all 28 games. She then added two goals and two assists in five playoff games as the Sharks pushed the Prince Albert A&W Bears to the limit in game five.

Fehr’s first season on the Sharks blueline was a successful one as she scored three goals and added as many assists in 26 games.

She scored one assist in the post season.

Amson should be a player to watch for the Sharks this season as she is one of the youngest on the team.

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The regular season for the Sharks begins Saturday, Oct. 3 as they take on the Notre Dame Hounds at the Duncan McNeill Arena. The two teams will play again the following day before the Sharks will head home to play their first home game of the season Oct. 10 against the Regina Rebels.

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John Cairns on Cinema

Bugs Bunny an old grey hare at 75 years of age Last Monday marked a momentous occasion in the history of motion pictures.

That’s right, Bugs Bunny was born 75 years ago on that date. (Well, sorry, I know people reading this cinema column were hoping to read something uppercrust, but you’ll have to put up with Bugs for this week.)

Back in those days, movie theatres used to show seven-minute cartoons before the main feature started.

July 27, 1940 marked the release of a Warner Brothers cartoon called A Wild Hare, in which Bugs appeared alongside Elmer Fudd for the first time.

There had been previous incarnations of rabbits in Warner’s cartoons, but in this feature, directed by Tex Avery, the legendary rabbit actually looked sort of like the Bugs Bunny we know today, and also featured the Brooklyn-esque voice and famous catch-phrase for the first time — “What’s up, Doc?” Bugs was named for another Warner animator Ben “Bugs” Hardaway, who had directed some of the earlier incarnations of the rabbit.

The voice for Bugs was provided by Mel Blanc, who came up with distinctive voices for just about all the Warner’s characters for most of that studio’s run.

Bugs was introduced during an era when the

Warner animation studio was still finding its way up against the other major cartoon studios, particularly Disney. The Disney studio had just started to shift its focus towards long-form animated feature films at the time. The decade of the 1940s was, in fact, a big one for the creation of some big animated stars . Tom and Jerry gained fame around this time over at MGM, and the Walter Lantz studio introduced Woody Woodpecker as well (a character that Hardaway was instrumental in creating, interestingly.)

It would prove to be a golden age for animated cartoons and Bugs quickly became the biggest star in the stable of outrageous characters from the Warner studio — a cast that would include Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Tweety and Sylvester, the Road Runner and many others.

Bugs’ creation marked a turning point of sorts. The Warner animation unit had been notorious for cartoon characters who were out-ofcontrol, to say the least.

According to cartoon historians, this new rabbit was far less frantic and much more street-wise than the previous Warner efforts.

While characters like Daffy Duck would normally jump around and act like lunatics, Bugs was a far cooler cat.

He would be pretty fearless when confronted with scary situations, and better able to outwit the villains he would be up against as a result.

While Bugs had his lunatic moments, he kept it in check a lot of the time, which made even more funnier those moments when he would bash Elmer Fudd or give him a pie to the face, and then turn to the camera and say, “ain’t I a stinker?”

I think this rubbed off on the whole Warner cartoon output. You saw a noticeable change in the other Warner characters following Bugs’ arrival. Daffy, in particular, calmed down significantly as a character in his later films.

(I think a change in di-

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The collision at the intersection of 19th Avenue and 96th Street saw three people injured, with the drivers of the two vehicles transported to hospital.

NBFD was on the scene for about a half hour. A small amount of anti-

freeze was cleaned up.

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rectors was likely responsible. Tex Avery and then Bob Clampett were particularly associated with the more frantic tone of the earlier Warner Bros. cartoons.

Both moved on from the Warner lot.)

Above all, Bugs was a creature of the 1940s. He gained popularity so swiftly that he was immediately put to work on the war effort, appearing in promotions for war bonds.

It’s not easy for cartoon characters to stay popular for 75 years. Who really cares about Betty Boop or Felix the Cat these days, for example. Even Mr. Magoo seems to belong to another era, but Bugs has managed to keep on evolving.

A big reason for that was the work of great Warner directors like Chuck Jones and Friz Freleng, who kept finding new ways to develop Bugs in the late 1940s and through the ‘50s.

Jones had distinct ideas about how Bugs should react to a situation. In Jones’ films, Bugs was never going to be the instigator, it would usually be some other villain or something else that would force the rabbit into action. “Of course you know, this means war.”

The other thing about some of Jones’ cartoons — at least ones that were also written by Michael Maltese — is that often Bugs would be shown burrowing up from underneath the

ground at some destination he didn’t expect, like the South Pole or some bull ring somewhere. And Bugs would always wistfully say he should’ve taken that left turn in Albuquerque.

The Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce surely owes a debt of gratitude to Bugs for all the free publicity they’ve gotten over the years.

Freleng, a director responsible for creating a number of iconic cartoon characters, helped Bugs grow as a character by giving him a far tougher adversary to deal with. Instead of the pathetic Elmer Fudd, Bugs would go up against the rough and tumble Yosemite Sam, with all his guns. Bugs needed all of his wits up against that guy, for sure.

Another memorable foil for Bugs was created by Jones — Marvin the Martian, whose plans to blow up Earth proved another worthy obstacle for the rabbit.

In all, it was the ability of all these directors to create these different characters and situations for Bugs that kept the franchise fresh in peoples’ minds, helping the Warner Brothers studio rise to the top of the motion picture cartoon business.

I also think the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies characters were a classic instance of being in the right place at the right time, because their popularity peaked right when television began to dominate in the 1950s. So these characters were in prime position to make the transition to that new media and gain a new generation of fans — my generation.

The Bugs Bunny Show ran for two years in prime time on ABC, starting in 1960. After that time Bugs

and his pals moved on to Saturday mornings where they would dominate the ratings on various networks for the next three decades.

But that run has long since ended, and it’s been a struggle in recent years to keep Bugs in the public eye.

The old cartoons have faded from view, but Bugs has been involved in some new TV projects lately — to mixed results.

It was a brand-new and stylized Bugs who showed up in new episodes of the sitcom-style The Looney Tunes Show on the Cartoon Network — with traditionalists up in arms about the new look of the famous characters. Maybe Bugs’ next TV project called Wabbit will fare better.

Another project that could be coming soon is a motion picture revival of Space Jam. That was the successful 1996 animation-live action feature in which Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls teamed up with Bugs and the Looney Tunes gang against the intimidating Monstars.

Now rumors are flying that LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers might be part of Space Jam 2, after he just signed a deal with Warner Bros.

LeBron James and Bugs Bunny together, on the big screen? That will surely be a sight to see, a true “Dream Team” — better than what LeBron had going with the Miami Heat.

Hopefully, this project will achieve a wide audience and serve the purpose of keeping Bugs, Daffy, Elmer and everyone else prominent in the public eye for a new generation of cartoon fans. The old grey hare isn’t ready for the old age home just yet.

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Saskatchewan calls for full repeal of COOL Staff Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart reiterated the importance of the U.S. Senate’s outright repeal of Country of Origin Labelling for beef and pork Thursday.

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It may still feel like summer to you and I, but piping plovers have already begun to prepare for the winter.

“Piping plovers are small migratory shorebirds that nest in Saskatchewan during the summer months, and spend the winter months on the coastal beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Islands such as Cuba,” says Rebecca Magnus, habitat stewardship coordinator with Nature Saskatchewan.

“Piping plovers will begin migrating in early August after the young have spent the month of July practising their flying skills, and growing quickly in preparation for migration,” says Magnus.

The piping plover is an endangered species, which means this species could

become extirpated from Canada in the future. A total of 775 individual piping plovers were counted in Saskatchewan during the 2011 International Piping Plover Breeding Census. Unfortunately, this number is lower than the 1,435 plovers counted in Saskatchewan during the 2006 census.

Piping plovers face numerous threats, including fluctuating water levels, predation, inclement weather and livestock that can cause pugging and hummocking on shorelines, which can cause chicks to become trapped, and can trample nests.

Piping plovers, not to be confused with killdeer, have a single black neckband, whereas killdeer have two black neckbands. Piping plovers are also smaller than killdeer, and have orange legs rather than the typically

dark yellow legs common to killdeer. Plovers have a lighter grey back than the killdeer’s brown back, and the piping plover’s breast is white. Another distinguishing feature of the piping plover is its orange bill that is black tipped.

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Small bussiness optimism holds steady in July Submitted CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among Saskatchewan small business owners rose slightly to an index level of 54.5 in July from 53.6 in June.

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“While small business optimism moved slightly higher in July, it remains under the 70-level index more typical of Saskatchewan over the last five years,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, vicepresident, Prairie and AgriBusiness.

“On a more positive note, 56 per cent of Sask. small business owners state their businesses are currently in good health, the strongest in

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Nationally, small business confidence fell more than a point in July to 58.2, its lowest level since mid2009 and just below the point that corresponds with zero real GDP growth.

“After performing reasonably well in the spring, indicators have turned more sour,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s chief economist and vice-president.

“Employment plans are back below normal seasonal patterns, with only 17 per cent of businesses planning to hire additional full-time staff in the next few months versus 12 per cent who plan to cut back. Plans for wage increases remain at 1.6 per cent, but pricing plans have risen to 2.0 per cent — like-

ly on account of the weaker dollar and the higher cost of imports.”

The general mood patterns across the country remain the same, but it appears the malaise on the Prairies and in Canada’s underperforming central core is beginning to weigh sentiment down in British Columbia, where the index fell to a two-year low of 67.5.

Alberta businesses remain the least optimistic, but at 43.9 its index is not markedly below June’s level. Saskatchewan’s index crept up to 54.5 this month, but Manitoba’s fell back to the 58.2 mark.

Ontario and Quebec are treading water, with confidence index levels of 60.7 and 58.5 respectively. Apart from British Columbia, only the Atlantic Provinces are

showing some jump, with the summer tourist season likely helping to buoy optimism.

Results and the full report are available at: www. cfib-fcei.ca/english/barometer Highlights of the Saskatchewan Business Barometer for July: • 19 per cent of Saskatchewan businesses plan to increase full-time employment in the next three to four months (17 per cent nationally) and seven per cent plan to decrease employment (12 per cent nationally).

• Insufficient domestic demand (37 per cent) remains the main operating challenge, followed by the shortage of skilled labour (27 per cent).

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Jamming to raise mental health awareness

By Craig Beauchemin Staff Reporter

There are a lot of statistics when it comes to mental illness.

Twenty per cent of Canadians will be personally affected by mental illness, whether it’s their own illness or that of a close friend or family member.

Eight per cent of adults will experience severe depression at some point in their lives, and perhaps most harrowing of all, suicide accounts for 24 per cent of deaths amongst 15 to 24 year olds and 16 per cent amongst 25 to 44 year olds.

Super Jam was held at Battlefords Provincial Park Saturday to raise awareness of mental illness and help send kids to camp through Tim Hortons Children’s Camp program.

The event featured live music, a presentation about the importance of spending quality time with family, bouncy castles for kids and silent auctions and a 50/50 for adults.

Event organizer Bev Vanderpost put forward the idea of the event because of how mental illness has changed her life.

“Four years and three months ago we lost our son to suicide,” she said. “He worked at the Tim Hortons children’s branch in Alberta. He loved the camp and working with the kids, it was just something that inspired him. The year after he started working there we lost him, so our mission was to keep his story going. With

Super Jam was held at Battlefords Provincial Park Saturday to raise awareness of mental illness and help send kids to camp through Tim Hortons Children’s Camp program. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

friends of ours that have the music part covered we put this together and called it the Super Jam.” Vanderpost says she hopes events like these can help educate people to see the signs of depression that

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events like a memorial golf tournament in Ontario where they used to live. That event raised $20,000 for the youth centre in Uxbridge.

“Ever since the day of his funeral my husband and I said in lieu of flowers, why don’t we set up a charity to the Tim Hortons branch. It’s just a part of who we are now. We want to keep sending kids there. We’re not letting his story end.”

The contributions of the Vanderposts efforts have led to 14 kids going to the Tim Hortons camp so far. They have also been able to purchase a paddleboat and computers for the camp.

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“The money helps send kids to camp, but at the Tim Hortons camps they’re training their counsellors to notice children who might be suffering from depression,” she said. “The mental depression and suicide awareness are obviously close to my heart, so that’s more important. Some kids are starting to suffer from depression as early as 10 years old, so in future years I’m hoping to have speakers at events.

I want to have more suicide awareness.”

Vanderpost says the signs of depression aren’t easy to see, but there are some tell tale signs that are noticeable.

“For teenagers you might notice things like a major behavior change,” she said.

“All the sudden they’re quiet and want to stay in their room more, they change their sleep habits, and some show outbursts of rage or cry more. Something that’s totally different from their normal behaviour.”

She says getting people to open up is crucial to discover if they’re suffering.

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She encourages anyone who may be suffering to talk to someone about his or her illness, even if it’s not someone close to you.

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The bigger the truck, the bigger the crash

Focus on commercial vehicle safety Submitted Commercial drivers are held to a high standard as one risky manoeuvre could end in tragedy. This month, traffic enforcement will be focusing on commercial drivers, ensuring they’re following the rules of the road to keep all road users safe.

SGI, law enforcement, the Ministry of Highways and the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) strive to create awareness that all motorists need to share the road safely.

“Even though operators of large commercial vehicles aren’t at fault for the majority of the collisions they’re involved in, their sheer size and weight can cause massive destruction,” said Earl Cameron, Vice President of the Auto Fund.

“It’s important that commercial drivers are alert and ensure their vehicles meet all safety requirements.”

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to ensure your vehicle is in good operating condition.

• Ensure your vehicle is within the allowed height and weight limits to prevent damaging roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

• Signal well in advance when planning to turn or change lanes, especially turning right as you may have to swing wide into a second lane.

• Hang up, buckle up and be alert to the actions of oncoming drivers and other drivers at intersections.

• Pull over when feeling tired – it could truly be a matter of life or death.

• If you’ve been driving for many years, review the Professional Driver’s Handbook to keep up with new laws and to refresh your memory on the responsibilities of a professional driver.

“It’s not only important for commercial drivers to take precautions,” said Al Rosseker, Executive Director, STA. “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility - other drivers also need to know the safety implications associated with larger vehicles, and how to share

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WITH LOTS OF LOVE, Marie, Ted, Deb, Roy, Kim and their families

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BECOTTE: Peacefully on Sunday, July 26th, 2015 at the Belvedere Care Centre in Coquitlam, BC, Sister Dorothy Becotte, aged 86 years, went to her true home in heaven. Sr Dorothy was born in Richard, SK. in 1928, and spent her young life in SK. In 1948 she entered the Sisters of the Child Jesus and made her novitiate in Sherbrooke Que. Dorothy served in many ministries in both Saskatchewan and British Columbia, where she lived the charism of our foundress Anne Marie Martel: a presence of love to the Father and her brothers and sisters for the awakening and deepening of the faith. She made Anne Marie’s prayers her own: “May my only pleasure be to please you.” Remaining to forever cherish her memory are the Sisters and the Associates of the Child Jesus; four sisters: Leona, Jeanne, Noela (Marcel) and Beatrice (Laurence) numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, former students and friends. Prayers will be held on Thursday July 30th, 2015, at 7:00pm and the Funeral Mass on Friday July 31st, 2015 at 11:00am. Both services will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Coquitlam. We wish to thank all those who have journeyed with Dorothy throughout her life for their prayers, kindness, and support.

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FALCON: Sherry Ann (Richard) Falcon passed away July 21, 2015 from cancer at the age of 50. She was born June 9, 1965 to Don and Joyce Richard. Left to mourn her passing are husband Bill Falcon, her 4 children – Daryl Morrant, Dean Falcon, Bryan Falcon and Gina Falcon Richard step children; Amanda Falcon, Michelle Snape and Billy Delorme. Grandchildren; Elizabeth Falcon, Richard Lyttle, Gavin & Kaelyn Snape. Parents; Don and Joyce Richard. Siblings; Leonard Richard, David Richard, Kenneth Richard, Dr. Jerry Richard and his wife Charlotte. In-laws; Gordon Falcon, Walter, Wayne, Waylon, Dennis, Kevin, Ian Brenda & Arlene and their spouses and families – numerous – aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by grandparents, Arthur & Marie Richard, Downie and Minnie Reid; in laws; Lawrence and Leona Falcon; Sister-in-law Linda Falcon and brother-in-law Bruce Falcon; Aunts- Eleanor Reid and Mary Ann Muzyka, cousins and Brett Lappin and Matthew Reid.

Sherry was raised on the family farm in the Lilydale District. Her first car ride was on the school bus at 5 days old, going home from the hospital. All her schooling was taken in Maidstone. She was interested in singing which she did for a few years with her father.

She played ball when she was in school, loved to swim and she was in her glory when she had a fishing rod in her hands. She always was the lucky one to land a fish along with her brother Jerry.

She owned the bakery in Maidstone along with her mother and sister-in-law. She resided in Carruthers on an acreage where they had many different animals. She raised dogs and sold them for a few years. She loved growing herbal plants and used them in her cooking. She was strong and spoke her mind fearlessly. She was determined in things she wanted to do and ambitious. Her humor was always there, she was her families’ best friend and protection. Her family was her whole life and her grandbaby was the apple of her eye. Her greatest joy. She will be greatly missed by her family and all she touched in her short life. Rest in peace. Thank you to the Cut Knife Ambulance; the nurses and doctors at the ER in North Battleford , and the nursing staff in palliative care for all their care. ____________________________________________________

SCHMIDT: A ‘Farewell Celebration Of Life Service’ for Wesley Vernon Schmidt, resident of the Battlefords District Care Centre, who passed away July 10, 2015 will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Maymont Memorial Hall, Maymont, SK. This will be an informal gathering to which family and friends will be invited to share their memories. It is the families request that donations in Wesley’s memory be considered to Ward 4 and/or the Recreation Department at The Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, Sask. S0M 0E0 or to the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan (for research purpose), 301-2550-12th. Ave., Regina, SK S4P 3X1. ____________________________________________________ GIASSON: John Giasson was born June 18, 1923 at Rosetown, SK., and passed away on July 20, 2015 in North Battleford, SK., surrounded by his wife Therese and family. He leaves behind his loving wife Therese Giasson of 67 years (North Battleford). His children: Jeanine Grosjean (Raymond) (Delmas), Grandchildren: Alain Grosjean (Shannon), Leo Grosjean (Amy), Marc Grosjean (Amanda); Antoine(Tony) Giasson (Myrle) (Calgary); Grandchildren: Daniel Giasson (Ann Marie); Kristopher Giasson; Rose Marie Desrosiers (Edmonton); Grandchildren: Paul Desrosiers (Shannon), Nicole Ram (Moe); Charles(Chuck) Giasson (Valerie) (Beaumont); Grandchildren: Micheal Giasson (Stephanie), Rachelle Posein (Darcy), Neil Hillier, Cameron Hillier; Henri Giasson (Jurine) (Edmonton); Grandchildren: Curtis Giasson, Darrell Giasson (Ivy) & 18 Great Grandchildren. Vigil of Prayer Service was held on Friday, July 24, 2015 from Paroisse De St. Andre` Apotre in North Battleford, SK., with Presider Deacon Ghislain Bellavance. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK., with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong. Shared memories by Andre Giasson. I actually don’t like the term eulogy myself....I much prefer “celebration of life”...which I believe better reflects Jean-Baptiste...a true gentleman...a simple man of deep faith, full of love and compassion, while possessing an undoubted and rock-solid integrity, as well as an innate and infectious “joi de vivre”, and surely not forgetting his wicked sense of humor and his so endearing and unforgettable laughter! Now his family wishes to share with everyone present the following loving thoughts and reflections of their husband and father. Jean-Baptiste moved to a homestead in Delmas from Rosetown with his parents in 1926.

He and his brothers and sister were raised on the family farm in Delmas. On August 18, 1948 he married Therese Dupuis from Cut Knife. Then in 1950 he took over the family farm. Jean-Baptiste and Therese raised their family of five on this farm. In the fall of 1970 Jean-Baptiste retired from farming and moved to North Battleford.

To keep busy he worked for the Separate School Board and the Villa Pascal until his retirement in 1988 at the age of 65. At this time he stated to his family that he was retiring to make room for the younger generation who needed certain opportunities and actual money in order to raise their families. A so very moving example of Jean-Baptiste’s profound compassion and deep concern for others.

After his retirement John kept busy spending time at Turtle Lake while spending more time with Therese, his family and friends. The highlight of his fishing career was when he went salmon fishing with his three boys in Ucluelet, BC at 88 years young. John was active in his community. He sat on the Board of the Manoir Marchildon for 28 + years. John was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and spent many hours volunteering for the Knights, helping raise money for many important local charities. He was always willing to be part of the Honor Guard at the funeral of his fellow Knights, High School Graduations and other church functions. I’d like to share a few so endearing stories about Jean-Baptiste during his last few weeks of his life: Watching his favorite soap opera “The Young and the Restless” right up to the end namely at 4:30 on the very Friday before his passing at 2:14 on the following Monday. His mind was sharp till the last day. He wanted some pear juice so when he was told by Tony that the hospital did not have any he was quick to respond to his son, “You can go to Wally’s.” Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks: The family of Jean-Baptiste(John) Giasson would like to thank the Battlefords Union Hospital Third South staff and Scott Parker. A special Thank-you to Father Cuong Luong, Father Gerald Michaud, Deacon Ghislain Bellavance also to soloist Karen Blais, organist Therese Michaud and Denis Giasson for serving. Thanks also to the ladies of Notre Dame CWL for a delicious lunch and the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard. Thank-you for all the food, visits, cards, flowers and memorial donations made in John’s name. Thank-you to Battlefords Funeral Service for their help and guidance through this difficult time. ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES SCOTT: Eulogy presented by Dean Scott. Walter Francis Scott, June 27, 1928 – June 4, 2015. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of dad on June 4, 2015 at his daughter Debbie and son-in-law Terry’s home in Saskatoon. Dad will be forever lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret of 63 years (July 1, 2015). Daughter Debra (Terry) Leask – Saskatoon; Granddaughter Chelsea (Robi) Csabai – Coquitlam, BC; Great Grandchildren Brendan, Adam, Jolie; Grandson Shawn (Jenny) Leask – Martensville; Great Grandchildren Freya, Ava and Keira. Son Dennis (Linda) Scott – Saskatoon; Grandsons Matthew (Monica Deschner) Scott; Nathan (Amanda) Scott – Saskatoon; Great Grandson Braylon.

Son Dean (Debbie) Scott – Chilliwack, BC – Grandsons Michael (Naureen Ali) Scott – Vancouver, BC; Jason Scott – Chilliwack. Sister Ann Shiplett – Days Beach. Sister Flora Weber – Saskatoon. Sister Doris (Walter) Sand – Prince Albert. Brother-in-law Gordon Shiplett – Regina Beach. Brother-in-law James (Stine) Davidsen and their family – Norway. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his parents Francis and Kathleen Scott; Granddaughter Ashley Scott; Brother Charles and Sister-in-law Josephine Scott; Sister June Shiplett; Brother-in-law Everett Shiplett; Niece Heather (Shiplett) Solomon; Nephew Rev Jeffrey Shiplett; Great nephew – Brennan Shiplett; In-laws Hans and Pernille Davidsen. Dad was born in Prince Albert June 27, 1928. The eldest of six children born to Francis and Kathleen Scott. While in Prince Albert he spent memorable times with is grandparents “Gentleman Joe” and Flora McKay – travelling with his grandfather in a horse and buggy to various berry patches highlight of the trip was stopping for lunch watching water being boiled in a syrup pail over an open fire for grandpa’s coffee and Walter’s cocoa. At an early age he moved with his parents to Plenty, Saskatchewan where they operated a tent theater “Scotts Motion Pictures”. Following this, a permanent move was made to North Battleford, where he attended King Street School. Due to his father’s illness Dad learned at an early age that he was the man of the house and had to “step up to the plate”. In his early teen years, to help supplement the family income, by working at Percy Moore’s farm and attended Glenrose School. Following his move back to North Battleford, every night after school he assisted his mother with the janitorial services at three Doctors offices. At age sixteen he quit school to become a full time employee of Craig’s Department Store as a delivery boy. This was done by a horse and cart with the care of the horse his total responsibility, he occasionally delivered groceries by bike. Still in his teens he commenced his life long career in the garage industry, working at Gladwell Motors Service Station and Body Shop, in 1948 he was hired by Boyd Bros Body Shop, earning his Journeyman certificate in 1953; followed by many honours for his precise workmanship. This resulting in him being elected to the Auto Body Examining Board for the City of North Battleford in 1958. After fifteen years in the body shop he became a car salesman, earning many honours and Senior Sales Master award.

Following several years in Sales, Doug Ulmer, president created a position “Customer Satisfaction Manager” that was tailor made for Scotty by his bubbly and friendly personality. He maintained this position until his retirement in 1993. Apart from his work dad was a devoted family and community orientated man. Dad married mom (Margaret Davidsen) July 1, 1952, a daughter Debra was born in 1953, a son Dennis in 1955 followed by Dean in 1960. Dad always made sure there were activities for his children, making back yard rinks, building pens for all the “menagerie” us kids would bring home. Dennis fancied horses; therefore fencing and hauling bales was required plus transportation to achievement, fair and riding club events. Chauffeuring and participating in numerous activities we were involved in as children.

Summer was not complete unless dad rented a trailer and hauled all our “worldly possessions” to our grandparents farm at Northern Light; this was followed by a two week family vacation in Waskesiu enjoying all the numerous activities. Many happy memories. As time marched on Children got married, grandchildren and great grandchildren arrived; this was Dad’s happiest moments when everyone arrived at Turtle Lake to enjoy his story telling, singing to them. Not uncommon to have three on his knee at one time doing word search. He would rise at 5 am to light the fire in the wood burning hot tub in readiness for the day. In 1966 dad received the Jaycee’s Citizen Courtesy award for community work. In 1970 by a joint committee in North Battleford Lions and News Optimist he was chosen as Citizen of the Year, on the basis of many years of service to the community. Scott Drive in North Battleford was named in his honour. He was cub master and district cub master and hundreds of youngsters remember camps, hikes and other talents taught them by their tireless leader. As a member of the North Battleford Fish and Game League he was a qualified gun and hunter safety instructor. He was a member of the North Battleford Lions and received recognition for his devotion to the Blind Bowling League, as well as Lion of the Year award. He was a sergeant in the St. John Ambulance Association and divisional officer. He instructed scouts, cubs and adults in effective first aid, he was also a casualty simulation instructor – during one burn victim simulation course the procedure was so real one adult student fainted. He was a member of the Third Ave United Church – representative to the Presbytery and Pastor relations convener, taught Sunday School for many years. For several years he was the chief umpire of the Minor League Baseball Assoication in North Battleford and surrounding area. He would take as many players as possible in our car to out of town games and encouraged other parent to do the same, this continued in the hockey season. Dad was an avid curler in the 40’s and early 50’s – In the 1949/50 season his team won the North Battleford Club championship which enabled them a berth in the provincial playdowns. Team consisted of Jack Greenwood, Harry Hallis, Earl Nutting and Dad. His curing took a hiatus when the children arrived, until retirement and he started curling in Livelong. In 1992 mom and dad moved to Turtle Lake and dad commuted to work until retiring in 1993. Retirement did not mean “not being busy”, they became active in their new community; bowling, curling, square dancing, seniors, senior choir, assisting at bingo, 17 out of 18 years managing the 50/50 draw at the Summer bonspiel, completed 43 years of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at numerous facilities. Dad always had a Grace tucked away in his wallet, because he occasionally of the spur of the moment, he would be asked to say Grace at a function. Dad always carried the St. Francis prayer and tried to live up to its motto. Mom and dad enjoyed the outdoor activities, cruising and fishing in a two horse power motor and a 12 foot boat, a gift from General Motors – motor still in the family, cross country skiing, snow mobiling, skating on the lake, ice fishing, long walks with their dog Shadow, golfing in Mervin and Evergreen Acres. Mom and dad had the opportunity to have the had several memorable vacations, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaskan Cruises Norway, Minoit Scandanavian H¯stfest, Branson Missouri, annual trips to Alberta and British Columbia visiting family and friends. Dad maintained his sense of humour throughout his illness. Gail, our outstanding palliative care nurse, would arrive each Tuesday morning – giving dad a hug and a kiss. The last few weeks he was so ready “to go” and would boldly state “enough of this love making, where is my potion?”, Gail, apologetic would reply “we don’t have any – so sorry”. Many of his favourite quotes will be remembered for ever: • “All Rise” • “Talk real slow to my wife and don’t use any big words- she is Norwegian” • “So nice to see you brought your daughter” • “Ten” at bowling when someone scored a ten • “What an ORDER” at special meetings • “Don’t let anyone tell you I was a Saint” • “Why aren’t you in school?” when meeting a senior lady • During Choir practice he would impromptu burst out in song “Oh won’t you come away Lucille in my Merry Oldsmobile” Dad touched many throughout his journey of life. He brought love, laughter and compassion to all who knew him. He had a genuine concern for the well-being of family, friends, employees and customers. Dad, you are sorely missed and will never be forgotten. Our memories of all the cherished moments of the past will remain with us forever. We could not have had a better husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. Eternal Love Margaret, Debbie and Terry and Family, Dennis and Linda and Family and Dean and Debbie and Family. Celebration Of Life Service was held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK., with Minister Rev. Fred J. Tinio. Family Shared Memories were given by Dean Scott. Scripture Reading was read by Gerald (Sandy) Sand – Nephew. Serenity Prayer was given by Rodney Gordon. Urn Bearers were Jason Scott & Nathan Scott. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman – Organist/Pianist; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; ”The Twenty-Third Psalm”; Robert MacKay: “The Old Rugged Cross”; Hymn Selections: Just A Closer Walk With Thee & Shall We Gather At The River. Donations in Walter’s memory may be forwarded to: St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, Specify - Palliative Home Care, 1702 – 20th Street W, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9 Or Charity of Donor’s choice. Interment was at The Garden Of Christus – Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Special Card of Thanks Sincere thank-you to everyone who offered their support during Walter’s illness and following his passing. The visits, phone calls, cards, flowers and memorial donations were greatly appreciated. Thank-you to the Palliative Care Team, “awesome Gail” - RN, home care aides, Joan – social worker and Brenda – OT for your support and compassion. Thank-you to Dr. Tshatshela, Dr. Sharma, Dr Bathini, Dr. Sami, Dr. Le, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Bell. Thank-you to Rev. Fred Tinio for officiating the service, Glenn Goodman, organist, United Church Choir, Barb Truemner and volunteers for the lunch and Ann Shiplett for the Watermelon basket and fruit, Gerald Sand and Rodney Gordon for the readings, Bob MacKay for the solo, Rick, Marilyn and Victoria Balliant for the slide presentation. Special thank-you to my family for your constant and untiring support. “I love you and I’m proud of you.” Thank-you to Bob MacKay and staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for your compassionate care.

Sincerely Margaret Scott and Family

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Saturday, August 8

Kickin’ With Kee’s

Halcyonia School Heritage Picnic- potluck supper 5 p.m., games, vintage vehicles welcome and wear your vintage clothing from earlier era. Halcyonia is 4 miles north & 6 miles east of Borden.

Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9

Those Were the Days - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Western Development Museum, Junction of Highways 16 & 40, North Battleford. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. FREE flapjacks with admission. All day activities include handcraft trade show, garage sale hosted by the WDM Volunteer Assoc., Heritage Village demonstrations and interpretations, musical entertainment, dog show, wood sawing & splitting, plowing powered by people, pioneer competitions, miniature horses and fancy drill, threshing demonstrations and the Parade of Power showcasing horse, gas and steam powered equipment. Make sure to check out the low ‘n slow BBQ Competition with 16 teams plus the Discovery Co-op Chili Cook-off. If you love food and want a taste make sure to get in on the People’s Choice category while quantities last. For complete event info visit wdm.ca or call 306-445-8033.

Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9

Radisson Fair - parade, slopitch, gymkhana, horse show, vintage tractor pull, supper both days, kids activities, entries to be in by 11:00 a.m. on August 7th in the curling rink.

Tuesday, August 11 - September 8

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 will be held on August 11, 18, 25, September 1 & 8 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Saturday, August 15

Borden 4-H Light Horse Achievement Day - Alana Gunsch’s acreage 1/2 mile east of Borden. 10:00 a.m. judging classes and 1:00 p.m. riding classes.

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Guest service AGent Part-Time Casual

The Premier Hotel in the Battlefords has an employment opportunity with the FRONT OFFICE TEAM Successful applicants must have previous experience in the hospitality/customer service industry. The successful candidate will be detail orientated, be able to demonstrate superior organizational skills and communicate effectively with others.

The Gold Eagle Lodge offers great wages, benefits and company perks.

Please apply in person.

Application forms are available at the Front Desk.

Laura Allan, Human Resources Fax: 306-445-4722 Email: LauraA@goldeaglelodge.com

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History tells of those who made a difference Years ago I worked with a man who was formerly an assistant in the laboratory of Frederick Banting and Charles Best, the discoverers of insulin. Their work has changed the lives of millions who have suffered from diabetes.

There are many people and events that have been significant difference makers in history. Some have done so in beneficent ways, others by bringing untold grief and painful loss. Hitler, by his invasion of Poland in 1939, plunged the world into a devastating war and the terrorists’ wanton destruction of the World Trade Centre in 2001 brought a chain reaction that continues to affect us.

One person above all others can be described as the ultimate difference maker. That is the Lord Jesus Christ. Twenty years ago, James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe published What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? (A great book, and still in print.) It’s astonishing to learn of the effects of this one Person on our society. Governments, science, health, economics, the arts, and more, have been radically affected by Him and His teachings.

Painting with broad strokes, we see Him as the Creator God. “All things were made through Him,

And can you speak with confidence, as the hymn writer does of “My Saviour”? Can you confess that, yes, He came to save me, He paid my debt of sin, and one day He’s coming to take me to Himself forever? If not, I pray that you may come to “know the

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love of Christ which passes knowledge.” (Eph. 3:19) The song says: “Jesus, my Saviour, to Bethlehem came, / Laid in a manger to sorrow and shame; / Oh, it was wonderful, blest be His name, / Seeking for me, for me. / Jesus, my Saviour, on Calvary’s tree, / Paid

the great debt and my soul He set free; / Oh, it was wonderful–how could it be? / Dying for me, for me! / Jesus, my Saviour, will come from on high, / Sweet is the promise as weary years fly; / Oh, I shall see Him descending the sky, / Coming for me, for me.”

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and without Him nothing was made that was made.”

(Jn. 1:3) “All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist [they’re held together].” (Col. 1:16-17) Add to this the sweeping influence He has had on world history, documented

by Kennedy and Newcombe.

But etch the scene in finer detail, and what do we see? The Lord Jesus has revealed His transforming power in the lives of individuals, one by one.

While I gaze in wonder at the impact Christ has had on society at large, and I’m certainly affected by it all, the greatest wonder of them all is that God reached down and saved me, through the blood of His Son. Yes, it’s true that “God so loved the world” that He sent His Son to take sin’s punishment in my place (Jn. 3:16). But it’s difficult to get my mind around

that – the whole world. The most thrilling thing of all is that “the Son of God ... loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20) The gospel is a personal matter. Christ, the sacrificial “Lamb of God” (Jn. 1:29) is my Saviour.

Nearly a century and a half ago, a lovely gospel song was written about that. We know it was published in 1878, though the writer, man or woman, has only ever been known as “A.N.” But I see that unknown believer bathed in light of the above. The love of God reaches down to individuals, men or women, famous or unknown, rich or poor, educated or illiterate, saves them by His grace, and gives them a place in His forever family.

History is dotted with the names of well-known Christians: Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon, C. S. Lewis, Billy Graham, and more. But aren’t you glad God loved A.N., and that He loves you just as much?

A song from the heart I’ve played the piano in the advanced dementia unit of our local seniors’ home for years and it’s become one of my favourite places to tickle the ivories. Residents sometimes stare blankly, but a closer look may reveal toes or fingers that, ever so faintly, beat out the rhythm. Other times, a shadow of recognition flits across a face, followed by the tremble of lips seeking desperately to connect with those longlost words.

A recently-completed beautiful new seniors’ facility boasts an expanded and light-filled area for the hymn sing. Last week it was packed with residents of all levels of care plus numbers of visiting friends and families. As I began, a staff member

wheeled in one last attendee.

I’d never seen this resident before, don’t know his name but for the purpose of this article, I’ll call him Gregory. I’m not sure what first attracted me to Gregory, his missing teeth or his vibrant smile. What I do know is that when he was wheeled into the room, his excitement was all the thanks I could ever wish for.

“I can’t remember the words,” he blurted out, even as his hands directed some far-off choir.

Jumbled syllables accompanied the keyboard melody and the smile never faded from his face.

“I wish I could remember the words,” he repeated.

He was parked immediately beside me, skirting the end of the piano bench and I whispered to him, “don’t worry about the words, just enjoy the music.” I’ll never know if he understood me or not.

I was reminded of a profound truth, however.

No matter how confusing life gets, how painful the circumstances, nothing is more important than remembering the song.

“Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:19)

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church

ANGLICAN PARISH

Spend some quality family time together.

Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

nd

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Living Water Ministry

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

All are welcome

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

10801 Winder Crescent

Evangellical Lutheran Church of Canada

(corner of 15th Ave. & 108th St.) North Battleford Rev. Sheldon

Visit battlefordslutheran.sk.ca or call 306-445-5162

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

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Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Members of Christian Ministers Association

Community Baptist Church

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 Service

NO SERVICES July 19 - August 16 Church & CE Wing:

306-893-2611

For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

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

www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

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