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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Shop the Battlefords app launched

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has just launched a new tool to promote businesses located in the area.

It is the Shop the Battlefords app, presented by the Chamber, and is being launched to coincide with the Chamber’s shop locally campaign during this holiday season.

The idea is for customers to be able to earn points that go towards great priz-

es by buying gifts using the app. Up to $10,000 worth of locally-sourced prizes can be won.

The app was launched officially Friday at an event at Gold Eagle Casino. They are one of the app’s sponsors along with Innovation Credit Union and Ultra Print.

Also launched was the website promoting the initiative, www.shopthebattlefords.com, as well as their Facebook page.

The intent, said Chamber president Jay Bottom-

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ley, is to “promote shopping in the Battlefords and to showcase the great things we have to offer particularly at the holiday season.”

The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and the iTunes Store.

According to Nathan Puffalt of NP Marketing, who was contracted to create the app, this is the first time that an app like this has been introduced on this scale anywhere.

The concept has been

done before on a more limited scale within industries, with Puffalt giving an example of pizzarias in one district of Vancouver using a similar app to identify their locations and reward their loyal customers with rewards points.

“This has never been done on a community-wide scale before,” said Puffalt.

It is particularly useful in catering to the needs of the more tech-savvy millennial shoppers.

“We’re looking for more and more campaigns being

Workers with River City Plumbing and Heating were hard at work Friday installing a dishwasher in the staff room at the new Battlefords Trade and Education Centre facility. The move to the new building began last week, with clients welcomed to the facility Monday. For more turn to Page 2 and 11. Photo by John Cairns

Nathan Puffalt of NP Marketing, Battlefords Chamber executive director Linda Machniak and president Jay Bottomley pose for a “selfie” posted at the Facebook page launching the Shop the Battlefords app, now available on Google Play and the iTunes Store. Photo by John Cairns

generated for millenials, and that’s what this is for.”

The actual development of the app took about a month and a half. Initially, the app is being tailored for the upcoming Christmas season.

Users of the app can earn points from Oct. 21 to Dec. 19. The points are tracked individually at each participating store, and overall points are tracked automatically within the app itself. Users can earn 200 welcome points.

When shoppers click on the app on their cellphones, a menu appears with nine categories — deals, home, auto, food, charities, retail, services, top 10 and profile.

When they go into the listings they will be able to see full lists of all the businesses in that category and what they offer.

Points categories are listed alongside the information about the participating businesses. There are over 35 participating businesses so far.

You can also earn points by donating to charities as well.

People who use the app “will be able to see the diversity of business in the Battlefords,” said Puffalt.

“We’ve got everything from sporting goods to electronics to western wear that people go to Saskatoon to buy way too often. And so now they’ll have that in their fingertips and that will give them a reason to stay local, and get some cool deals out of the feature and then also get some points that go to some pretty amazing prizes.”

After the campaign ends Dec. 19 the plan is to award the prizes at an event at Gold Eagle Casino, with winners being notified.

So far, said Puffalt, more than 100 people have downloaded the app so far.

They have also reached over 10,000 people with their Facebook post.

“We are well on track for becoming an innovative and successful campaign for shopping local,” said Puffalt.

While the app is currently aimed at holiday shopping, the plan is to make it available for yearround use.

There is the potential to offer other rewards-oriented campaigns tailored to different times of the year, such as Valentine’s Day, the back-to-school season or other holidays.

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Above, it’s finished! The Pfeifer Learning Centre is now open for BTEC clients beginning Monday. Far left, Executive Director Mona Leece stands in front of the Pfeifer Learning Centre at the door that clients will be able to access when they enter the building. Left, Ronda Johnson is usually the first person you will see in the reception area of the new BTEC building when you go in the doors on 105th Street.

Photos by John Cairns

BTEC’s new home open to clients Monday

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

After much waiting and anticipation, Battlefords Trade and Education Centre Inc. has finally moved into its new home.

Monday marked the first day for clients at their new location at the Pfeifer Learning Centre on the corner of Railway Avenue and 105th Street in North Battleford.

The organization spent the previous week moving from its long-time home at the century-old armoury building on 102nd Street to the new facility.

“The staff has worked really, really hard all week long,” said Mona Leece, BTEC executive director, so participants would be able to start there Monday.

The move began the previous Monday morning as they began moving items from the old facility.

Those were all in the new location by Wednesday, leaving only the organizing of those items and the various desks and furniture as their remaining priorities.

By Friday the move was complete, with only a few workers there to finish up a few last-minute items.

The new building is located right next to the Battlefords Publishing building, home of the News-Optimist. Officials with BTEC were excited to provide their new neighbours a tour of their new facility Friday afternoon.

The building offers a number of advantages that the old armoury couldn’t offer, including more accessibility features for clients both in entering the building and in moving around once they are inside.

A particular advantage, said Leece, is there are no

stairs in the new facility compared to the old one, making it much easier for those with wheelchairs or walkers to take part in activities.

There is also considerably more space in the new building and what Leece describes as a brighter feel to the atmosphere.

“It’s bigger and brighter,” said Leece.

“It’s a great neighbourhood, we’re closer to restaurants if we want to walk down for coffee. It’s a little more accessible than having to cross the tracks with where we were before.”

The largest area is the multi-purpose room, which is where parties, karaoke events and other social activities will take place.

Adjoining that room will be a number of smaller “pods” where clients will do a number of activities such as colouring, math work, puzzles, games, ex-

ercise and music.

The tables in the multipurpose room came from Bee-Js and the chairs were donated by the Meota Lions Club. Office furniture, chairs and tables were donated by Husky Oil, which also happens to be their neighbour across 105th Street.

Battleford Furniture was a major contributor, donating $21,000 worth of items that are found elsewhere in the building, including a couch and chairs, pictures, microwave ovens, dishwashers, fridges and other items.

Other areas of the building include a personal care area for clients who need tube feeding, a multi-sensory area, a staff room and a locker area.

A large room is set aside for the New to You Bookstore and shelves were already stocked with the used books transported

from the old location.

There are other features as well, including lights that automatically come on in the washrooms without having to flip a switch.

Most clients have already had a chance to see the new building. They have taken tours around the facility and Leece said “wow, wow, wow” is the common reaction they had.

She said the clients were “very excited and can’t wait to come in.”

Members of the community can see for themselves what the new facility looks like during the grand opening celebration for the Pfeifer Learning Centre Nov. 4.

Tours will take place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and a celebration will take place at 2 p.m.

There will be a dedication of the building itself to Pius and Ida Pfeifer, who donated $500,000 to the

project. Individual rooms will also be dedicated.

A more formal ribboncutting ceremony involving provincial officials is also in the works and will likely happen Nov. 3, but the Nov. 4 event will be the major one open to the public at large, and will serve as a thank you to the community for their support for the project.

A fundraising campaign that wrapped up last November successfully raised $2.3 million towards the construction.

The community provided “overwhelming support to us to get this up and going,” Leece said. “We have to thank the community for the tremendous support they have given us over the last few years.”

For more photos of the Pfeifer Learning Centre please turn to Page 11 and visit www.newsoptimist. ca.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - PAGE 3

Chamber all-candidates reception sees candidates for mayor make their pitch

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was an all-new format for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce when they hosted their municipal election event this year.

Instead of holding public all-candidates forums for Battleford and North Battleford, an all-candidates reception was held at the Chamber’s location on the corner of Highways 16 and 40.

The event provided an opportunity for candidates for mayor and council in both communities to meet Chamber members and hear their issues and concerns directly.

As it turned out, most of those in attendance were the candidates themselves. Much of the mingling ended up happening with other candidates, as there weren’t many “undecided” votes in the room.

The format itself had come under fire in the days leading up to the event for not providing an opportunity to the public to ask questions directly to the candidates.

Battlefords Chamber president Jay Bottomley acknowledged the concerns that had been expressed.

“There are some in the community who still wish to see a public opportunity for meeting and hearing candidates. Some have called to express their displeasure that no public opportunity is being afforded them,” said Bottomley.

“This certainly is a topic we will be discussing.”

One reason for the new format was the Chamber had just come off hosting full public election forums for the provincial and federal elections in the past year.

Bottomley said the Chamber would “review the decision to host public forums for the federal and provincial campaigns, as well as to host a memberonly event for the civic election. This review will

David George be post-event.”

While there was no formal “debate,” there were speeches by the nominated candidates running for mayor in Battleford and North Battleford.

That provided opportunities for both Battleford mayor candidates, David George and Ames Leslie, to make their final pitch on why they should be elected to those watching the event at home on Access TV, who was televising the speeches.

George pointed to his long tenure on council, which included chairing the administration and municipal services committees, in his appeal to voters.

“Experience, experience, experience. I have that, I think I can lend that to our community going forward,” said George.

On issues facing the town, George made clear amalgamation with North Battleford was off the table. “I don’t believe in any amalgamation, for the near future that I can see,” he said.

George also said he’d “like to see no tax increases,” and voiced support for their volunteer fire department and for the RCMP. He said he wanted to see the rash of property crime and vandalism addressed, “whether we have to start a Citizens On Patrol or whatever it may be, and get that rectified a little bit.”

George also voiced support for a new post office building downtown.

In his speech, Ames

Ames Leslie Leslie also said he was “not in favour of amalgamation. Battleford is a place I’d want to retire, (and) want my kids to be able to grow up and have family themselves in Battleford.”

Like George, Leslie expressed his support for keeping the post office downtown, noting that since the move to the temporary facility last year “we’ve seen, definitely, impact to the economic development and the growth of our downtown.”

Leslie said he believes council should focus on downtown and pointed to its proximity to museums such as the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the Fred Light Museum and Fort Battleford.

“Battleford is known for its history,” said Leslie.

“As a mayor and council we need to support that, because that brings tourism dollars to our town.”

Leslie also spoke favourably about adding “extra incentives to young entrepreneurs or anybody wanting to start a business we don’t presently have.”

He also spoke about “getting ahead of this crime trend we’re having, which is quite alarming.”

Leslie called on the town to reach out to all levels of government and community organizations to “find proactive ways to get ahead of this crime wave.”

Mayor-elect Ryan Bater of North Battleford also addressed the gathering.

He said it was his first opportunity to be able

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North Battleford Mayor-Elect Ryan Bater

to address any organization since nomination day when he was acclaimed as mayor in September.

“I know that my candidacy was unexpected. It was for me, too, but I’m ready,” said Bater.

Bater touted a number of priorities undertaken by council during the last term, including downtown revitalization efforts, community safety initiatives and the underground pipes and roads program.

Bater also underlined the importance of who

serves on council. He noted that last term there had been some 4-3 votes on critical issues.

“Every one of those votes matters,” said Bater.

“If a different person was sitting on council, some of those votes could have gone another way.”

He urged voters to get to know the candidates and their priorities.

“Be suspicious of a candidate who is promising all sorts of new programs and services and who are going to solve all kinds of

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problems, because it’s not like that at all. You have to make priorities. To be a good councillor, or a good mayor, you have to be able to make priorities and make decisions.”

Bater said the role of a councillor is a “serious thing requiring very serious people to fill that role,” and thanked all of those who had stepped up as candidates.

“You’re doing something that a lot of people just think about,” said Bater.

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Letter

BNS — more than just a hockey club Dear Editor The Battlefords North Stars are a contributing asset to our community. Not only do they provide a relatively cheap source of entertainment, the club and its team members are visible in our area by participating in school, civic and seniors’ functions, in addition to other activities. And, I think it would be fair to say the hockey players are genuine in their willingness to represent the club in contributing to the betterment of the Battlefords.

The North Stars give thanks to the community for their support by participating in events that make our community greater. The season is young, but it would appear the Battlefords North Stars have a chance to challenge for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League title if they play to their potential, game in and game out.

At the time of writing this article, the North Stars had a record of nine wins and five losses. However, 10 of their 14 games have been on the road. So, their record, while not leading the league, is still more than adequate considering the fact that we have had many new players on the road for the first time in a competitive circuit. In addition, the organization has hired an impressive young coach in Nate Bedford. Thus far, it appears that Bedford has been a steadying and positive influence on his players. We were very lucky to be able to bring him to our community. North Stars hockey is in good hands with Coach Bedford.

There have been a number of recent changes as Bedford strives to improve the quality of play of our club.

We have two stellar goaltenders in Taryn Kotchorek and Joel Gryzbowski. Their performance thus far has been steady, if not spectacular. As the veteran defensive pairings get used to their teammate’s style of play, we should

see them progress to be, likely, the cream of the crop in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. With Levi Kleiboer, Cody Spagrud, Connor Sych, Kendall Fransoo, Ryan Rosenberg, Conner Manegre, and Conor Jensen, we should have goals against average that will compete with the best in the league. Kleiboer has been a standout thus far this season with his steady play. All of these defencemen will need to play intelligent hockey and stay out of the penalty box. Undisciplined play has hurt the club at times early in the season.

The forward combinations have been a work in progress. There is the potential for some fire wagon hockey.

This has been helped with the addition of exciting and dynamic Coby Downs, who had a brief stint with the Omaha Lancers prior to deciding to return to the North Stars. This will be a treat for North Stars fans, as Downs is a tremendous team player, who will provide needed goal scoring.

Layne Young is still trying to find his groove after an early season injury, but he will come into his own, as he is a conscientious and caring player who has the team’s interests at heart in his play.

Reed Delainey continues to battle various ailments, but it is hoped he will be able to be a season-long contributor. He will need to play smart hockey and avoid the punishing checks that occur at this level. For the past while, he has been snake bitten with injuries. Connor Logan has been a nice surprise as he has contributed offensively and defensively.

Troy Gerein and Owen Lamb have been tireless

workhorses who have provided steady play at both ends of the ice. McGregor Sinclair has shown flashes of brilliance, but he will need to focus on consistent effort each time he hits the ice.

Brett Horn and Keaton Holinaty will be important additions, especially when playoff time comes around and they are able to let their experience shine through.

Bryce Hall and Logan Nachtegaele are veterans who will be expected to be more positive contributors offensively and defensively as the season progresses. They have the necessary tools, now they need to improve their quality of play.

Finally, Jeremy Velasquez, Connor McIntosh, and Jayden Nachtegaele have shown they belong in this league. Ben Allen, a 20 year-old just acquired from the Alberta Junior Hockey League, could be the spark plug that provides energy on the ice in key situations.

These lads deserve our support. Many are playing in hopes of acquiring scholarships at educational institutions. Hockey ends at some point for all these players, so having a solid education will help them to be lifelong contributors to their communities. Their end of the bargain is to come to play every night and make themselves and the Battlefords proud. Playing for each other for a common goal — the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Championship.

Garnet W. Elmer (with his trusted and able assistant Ashlyn Elmer, the brains in the family) North Battleford

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Take a drive on the wild side Dear Editor I do hope North Battleford’s new mayor and his council take a drive along the street or roadway between the Cuplex and the fair grounds. It is one good thing it is wide enough, they might find a smooth part to drive on.

Lyle Russel Rural North Battleford

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016 - PAGE 5

McMorris apology leads off legislature’s return The legislative session resumed with the start of the fall sitting on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and it was clear right away that much had taken place during the brief time the legislature was in summer recess.

That was apparent when Speaker Corey Tochor recognized the member for Indian HeadMilestone, Don McMorris, who gave his statement.

Mr. McMorris: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, on August the 5th I was charged with impaired driving. On September the 7th I pleaded guilty to that charge. At that time I spoke to the media. I apologized and wanted to apologize to my colleagues through the media. This is my first opportunity to do it in person. My actions, there is no rationale and no excuses, absolutely none for it. So with that I apologize to the members of this House.

It was on to the business of the legislature. Not unexpectedly given the news coverage, the first question during Question Period, as recorded in Hansard, was on the issue of youth suicides in the north.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — Mr. Speaker, in politics the words tragedy and crisis are sometimes used so much that we can almost lose sight of what they actually mean.

Yesterday we heard of a 10-year-old who ended her own life in our province. She was the fourth child in the North in less than two weeks to decide that she had so little hope, so much darkness and despair, that suicide was her answer.

Mr. Speaker, this crisis is playing out in the North, but it affects

all the people of Saskatchewan in every corner of our province. To the Premier: what steps is his government taking to address this horribly tragic crisis that none of us can accept?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Leader of the Opposition for leading off the first question period of the fall session as he has just done. There really are no words that we have to express our sorrow at the tragedy that has happened. Neither are there words to properly express our concern for what might lead young people to this conclusion in the numbers that we have seen.

Mr. Speaker, I can tell you that as a result of and prior to these particular examples, these tragedies, this loss of life, there have been actions taken by local leadership and also by the provincial government and provincial agencies. The health region is connected with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band health and Stanley Mission Health Centre to initiate the local emergency operations centre. Health regions, First Nations, community and government partners participate in the daily emergency call. And there was an ops [operations] call this morning to discuss a plan to provide specific support for the Deschambault area.

Mr. Speaker, the issue of suicides in the North has been a top concern for local leaders and for the provincial government for some number of years.

We have moved through the health region and through the ministries proper to provide better

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newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net support, improved support. Clearly more needs to be done, Mr. Speaker.

We’ll continue to respond to these suicides and work very, very hard with local leadership to ensure that they stop.

Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Education has confirmed that their ministry works with, will continue working with Lac La Ronge Band and that there will be, through the Northern Lights School District, a meeting upcoming here later this month on this particular issue. That’s just one example of work that we need to do with respect to the North and with respect to our young people there. We can afford to lose no more.

Wotherspoon then moved on to another emergent issue, the GTH. Mr. Wotherspoon: — … When it comes to the GTH [Global Transportation Hub] land scandal of this government, there are so many serious questions lingering. So let me start with a very simple one: why was the GTH used to buy the parcel of land instead of the normal practice of Highways acquiring it for far less, as they were planning to do?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — …

Mr. Speaker, with respect to the GTH issue, I want to again share with members that when concerns were first raised about

the federal government’s imposed carbon tax, our own plan which includes the largest per capita investment in carbon mitigation technology in Canada, we actually think in North America and, from a public sector investment, perhaps the world. She’s perhaps ignoring the move to 50 per cent renewables through SaskPower by 2030. That’s also part of our plan. … I would point out that we have said that when the economy strengthens in this province, we will move to a heavy emitter tech fund.

But hear what the NDP are saying. They’re saying, implement the levy now. Increase taxes now.

We’ve seen thousands of layoffs in the oil and gas sector. We’ve seen layoffs in the mining sector. Mr. Speaker, we’ve seen some trouble in the economy, an economy that’s reliant on agriculture and mining and energy, that would be part of the heavy emitters group. And the NDP’s plan is to tax that sector right now.

Or maybe there’s another plan. Her own constituency has a resolution going to the NDP convention this month. Her constituency of Saskatoon Nutana says — and I think this is what she really wants — shut down the coal industry completely in this province.

That might be the NDP position, but it’s not the position of the Government of Saskatchewan.

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the issue, the minister, then minister responsible went to the Conflict of Interest Commissioner.

The Conflict of Interest Commissioner indicated he was not in any conflict at all.

When the issues continued, it was the cabinet and the Government of Saskatchewan that referred the matter to the Provincial Auditor to ask questions as per what the Leader of the Opposition has just asked in the House. And the order in council, the minute of the order in council I think reflects the fact that the government wanted the Provincial Auditor to look at everything and anything related to the deal.

Mr. Speaker, the minute of that cabinet meeting and the order in council references the land purchases, references the Global Transportation Hub, and asks that the Provincial Auditor undertake an investigation and a review, including examination of any transaction leading up to and following the said acquisition.

So there were no limitations placed on the auditor. Moreover, we made sure that all of the cabinet documents, which isn’t always the case, were shared with the auditor — anything the auditor wanted. She’s made her recommendations, which I expect we’ll

get into in a subsequent question. We’re prepared to stand by her recommendations, to implement them, and we hope the opposition will as well.

This line of questioning went on for some time involving Wotherspoon, Wall and Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison (minister of the Economy). Wotherspoon frequently made no secret of his disgust with the answers he was getting on the issue.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — This is pathetic. The question was for the Premier as well. Not a single answer from the government here today.

After this exchange Saskatoon Nutana MLA Cathy Sproule stood up to raise the issue of the Premier’s opposition to the announced carbon pricing plans from Ottawa.

Ms. Sproule: — …

When it comes to addressing climate change, we used to be leaders and now we are laggards.

The Sask Party cut many of the advancements the last NDP government had made. Now all he wants to do is double down on his carbon capture boondoggle...

So why won’t they admit that what the people of Saskatchewan can’t afford is the Sask Party’s $1.5 billion carbon capture tax?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, the member’s question is very informative. Yesterday we outlined our response to

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North Stars make statement by defeating league-leading Broncos at Civic Centre

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

A month into the 201617 regular season, the Humboldt Broncos have already established themselves as the team to beat in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

The Battlefords North Stars were sure to let their Finning Division rivals know that they are hot on their heels.

In their first meeting of the year, the North Stars came away with an impressive 5-1 win over the Broncos Friday night, in front of 1,150 fans at the Civic Centre.

“We were relentless on the puck and we were really focused about working things down low,” North Stars forward Layne Young said. “(General manager and head coach) Nate (Bedford) always says that we play our best game below their circles and that’s what we did today.

“It was really the same approach as it has been for us over the last few weeks.

If we’re hard on pucks and we’re able to create turnovers, we can capitalize on their mistakes. Humboldt’s top line is very dangerous, but we did a great job of not giving them a lot of chances today.”

Coby Downs led the way on offence with two goals and two assists while Young potted a pair of goals late in the opening frame and helped to set up Downs’ power play goal in the third period.

Ben Allen had the other goal for the North Stars with a highlight reel breakaway goal in the second frame.

“I thought we did a

Battlefords North Stars defenceman Ryan Rosenberg cleared the puck away before Michael Korol of the Humboldt Broncos could get to it Friday night at the Civic Centre. Photo by Lucas Punkari

great job of sticking to our game plan,” Bedford said.

“We were smart out there and we kept things simple. We limited Humboldt to four or five scoring chances and that was a result of having a good defensive effort.”

Parker Wakaruk gave the Broncos the lead with a little over three minutes to go in the opening frame, but the visitors had all of the momentum taken out of their sails after Young scored a pair of goals in two minutes to give the North Stars a 2-1 advantage after the first period.

“We are dealing with some injuries like the North Stars are up front, but at the end of the day, we just weren’t good enough,” Broncos general manager

and head coach Darcy Haugen said.

“We didn’t bury our chances and their top guys came through for them.”

The North Stars, who have an 11-5-0-0 record and are three points back of the Broncos for top spot in the Finning Division, won their third straight game Saturday with a 3-0 shutout over the host La Ronge Ice Wolves.

“I’m a big advocate of making sure that our goals against is low, so to get a shutout on the road is always good,” Bedford said.

“It was a really good team effort from start to finish.”

Taryn Kotchorek, who is splitting time between the pipes with Joel Grzybowski, made

28 saves for his second shutout of the season.

“The shots that we allowed were from the outside for the majority of the game and Taryn did a really good job of making big saves when we allowed prime scoring chances,” Bedford said.

“When you combine both of those things, you’re going to be successful most of the time.”

Downs led the way on offence with a goal and an assist while McGregor Sinclair picked up a pair of assists.

“McGregor played the same style of game that he has done here for the last little while,” Bedford said.

“He plays a solid twoway game, which we’re happy about, and he’s also

good on face-offs. He played on both the penalty kill and the power play for us, and he’s doing great things all over the ice for us right how.”

Young and Owen Lamb also found the back of the net in the road triumph.

Aaron MacKay made 45 saves for the Ice Wolves, who snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Kindersley Klippers last Wednesday.

The North Stars were without the services of Connor Sych in both games during the weekend, as the blueliner is currently serving a four-game suspension for a hit on Jake Fletcher of the Estevan Bruins on Oct. 14.

As a result, Conor Jensen and Connor

Manegre both moved into bigger roles during the weekend and preformed well in both games.

“I thought Jensen looked like he had been playing all year and he showed no rust after being out of the lineup for the last few games,” Bedford said.

“Both he and Manegre were really good in using their speed as they really pushed the other team back when they are carrying the puck up the ice. It’s a next-man-up situation and I didn’t feel like we took a step back at all out there.”

The North Stars will be at the Civic Centre for the next three games, starting with a 7:30 p.m. tilt Tuesday with the Klippers.

They will then host the Yorkton Terriers Friday before entertaining the Notre Dame Hounds Saturday.

“I think it will be good for the guys to play some home games after being on the road for most of October,” Bedford said.

“It was pretty exciting Friday against Humboldt and I can only imagine what it would be like to play in front of a crowd like that.”

Tuesday’s meeting with the Klippers will be the first between the two sides since the opening weekend of the 2016-17 campaign.

The North Stars won the first game of the season at home by a score of 3-2 on Sept. 16 and followed that up with a 5-2 victory on the road a night later.

The Klippers have a 6-8-0-0 record and are in fourth place in the Finning Division.

They are also currently tied for ninth in the SJHL standings with Melfort and Yorkton.

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Vikings season ends with semi loss to Marion Graham

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

With a 4-2 record and a return to the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate 3A playoffs, 2016 will be looked on as a successful year for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior football team.

That will take some time to sink in though for everyone involved with the team, as their campaign ended in disappointing fashion Friday after a 3220 loss to the Marion Graham Falcons in a semifinal game at the Saskatoon Minor Football Field.

“We played hard from start to finish and it was a good game between both teams,” Vikings quarterback Damon Dutton said.

“It’s a tough way for our season to end, but I’m really proud of the boys. I think we’ll come back stronger from this experience and have a really good season next year.”

Friday’s game marked the second time the Vikings had faced the Falcons in Saskatoon this year, with Marion Graham coming out on top in a 30-7 affair Sept. 30.

The semifinal was backand-forth until the fourth quarter when the Falcons were able to run the clock out and prevented the Vikings from staging a late comeback.

North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings quarterback Damon Dutton sprinted past Isaac Dykes of the Marion Graham Falcons during a SSSAD 3A football semifinal game Friday at the Saskatoon Minor Football Field. Photo by Lucas Punkari

“On our side of the ball we had a much different approach to our offence, especially with JT Lamb being available for us in the backfield,” Vikings head coach Mike Hummeny said.

“We had our chances and we had a couple of situations where we got close to getting points, but it’s a tough pill to swallow when you end up leaving points on the field in a game like this.”

Falcons running back

Hayden Gollnick played a huge role in his team’s win, as he rushed for 221 yards and three touchdowns.

Quarterback Adam Dyck threw for 145 yards and connected with Alex Dewar on a 17-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.

Dutton was strong through the air in the loss as he finished the game with 204 yards passing, which included a 20-yard touchdown strike to Lamb.

Both Dutton and Lamb

also reached the end zone on one-yard runs.

As he looked back on the game and the season as a whole, Humenny says he believes the entire experience will be huge for the Vikings as they look towards the 2017 campaign.

“For many of the guys on the team and us as a coaching staff, this was the first time that we were in a game like this, especially since we didn’t qualify for the provincial side of the playoffs last

year,” Humenny said. “I don’t want to say that we panicked, but I think the immediacy of the moment got us into a bit of a bind on certain occasions.

“We can go back and second guess ourselves, but at the end of the day the only way you can learn to win big games is to play in them. It would have been nice to be in the city final and it’s tough to see those Grade 12 players in the locker room after their high school careers came

to an end, but we took big steps this year that we can build on.”

The leadership lessons that the graduating players taught the younger Vikings weren’t lost on Dutton, who will be entering his third season with the team next fall.

“Having those Grade 12 players around was huge for us,” Dutton said. “They were tremendous both on and off the field and we all learned a lot from them, whether it was with plays in a game or around the school.

“We have a lot of returning starters coming back next year and we just want to keep the ball rolling. We’ve got a lot of room to grow and I can’t wait to get started.”

The Falcons will be going up against the defending champion Bishop James Mahoney Saints in the Saskatoon 3A final Saturday.

The Saints held off a late charge by the Tommy Douglas Tigers for a 10-7 victory in the other semifinal.

The winner of that game will host the Regina league champion Nov. 5 in a provincial semifinal contest, with the victory facing the Moose Jaw league champion in the provincial final a week later.

The Peacock Tornadoes of Moose Jaw have won the last three titles.

Crusaders shut out by Martensville in playoff game

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

The long and hardfought battles of a high school football season ended in rough fashion for the John Paul II Crusaders Saturday afternoon.

In a battle for a spot in the 3A nine-man provincial playoffs, the Martensville Royals came away with a dominant victory on their home field as they cruised to a 58-0 win to end the Crusaders season.

“I have to give credit to Martensville,” Crusaders head coach Bruce Yockey

said. “They played basic but solid football and they really executed well on both offence and defence.

“It was pretty close early on, and even when it was 18-0 we were moving the ball well between the 20-yard lines, but we just couldn’t get anything into the end zone. Then we threw an interception and had a turnover on downs, and that’s when things started to snowball and they piled up the points.”

In their previous meeting in North Battleford on Sept. 22, the Royals took advantage of a rough start

for the Crusaders and had a solid game from quarterback Ethan Moran on their way to a 36-8 win.

“I thought their running game had improved a lot from when we played them the first time,” Yockey said.

“They were able to rattle off six, seven and eight yard runs, and that’s tough to try and overcome.”

The Crusaders, who had a 3-3 record in the regular season in Conference 4 play, dealt with the injury bug for most of the year as veteran players Jacob Stynsky and Narcisse Mbwebwe battled through

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A win in Meadow Lake in their season finale gave the Crusaders a chance to return to the provincials, only to see their journey end with a rough loss.

“I feel bad for both of those guys as I know they would have loved to have been able to play every game, but they were still there to support the team

and they gave it 100 percent when they could,” Yockey said. “You couldn’t ask for more out of them.

“It was bad luck to have some of our better players out with injuries, so we had to patch up those holes the best that we could, but we’re excited about the younger players who got a chance to play more as a result of that. With those guys coming back, and the players who are coming up

from our junior program, the future looks bright for us.”

Thanks to their win over the Crusaders, Martensville will visit Esterhazy for a provincial quarterfinal game Saturday.

The defending provincial champion Warman Wolverines and the Kindersley Kobras were the other teams from the Crusaders’ conference that made it to the playoffs.

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AAA Stars turn the corner with a pair of victories

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Battlefords AAA Stars netminder Lance Alm was a busy man this week as he started all three games for his team.

After helping the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League side pick up four out of a possible six points, he can see the progress the squad is starting to make after some rough outings to start the season.

“We have a lot of talent on this team and we’re seeing more guys starting to contribute out there,” Alm said. “I think you’re really going to see this team take off here in the next little bit.

“There’s still some room for improvement though, especially with our discipline. Emotions can get the best of us sometimes and we need to work on fixing that.”

The AAA Stars improved to 3-4-0-1 on the season Sunday with a 4-3 win over the Tisdale Trojans at the Civic Centre.

That victory came 24 hours after the Stars gave up a 2-0 lead and fell 4-2 to the Trojans.

“I think we all let ourselves down after that first period on Saturday,” Alm said. “We had a two-goal lead and we were already thinking about winning the game.”

“After that second period, we got the momentum back on our side in the third and we carried that over into today.”

Alm was on his game throughout the weekend, as he made 40 saves to earn game star honours for the Stars on Sunday and matched that total in Saturday’s defeat.

Battlefords AAA Stars forward Jaden Shewchuk powered his way around Connor Hayward of the Tisdale Trojans at the Civic Centre Sunday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

He also made 39 saves over the course of 65 minutes and turned aside five Saskatoon Blazers shooters in a seven-round shootout during a 4-3 road win Wednesday.

“It’s more of a mental game when you face a high amount of shots in multiple games, but that’s something you work hard on during the summer to prepare for that,” Alm said.

“I’m happy with how I’m playing and the guys have been limiting the majority of the shots to the outside.”

The Stars’ offensive attack was spread out Sunday as Dysen Rhinehart, Dylan Esau, Adam Beckman and Tye Scherger all solved Trojans netminder Ethan Anders.

Jordan Simoneau had a pair of goals for the visitors while Elliot GrandeSherbert also found the back of the net.

“You have to give full marks to Battelfords,” Trojans head coach Darrell

Mann said. “They worked hard in both games and Alm’s one of the best goaltenders in the league.”

“Even though we had more shots in both games, I thought they outworked and they deserved the split here this weekend.”

Daniel Wasylyshyn and Nolan Kadachuk had a goal and an assist each in Saturday’s win for the Trojans.

Dayton Buchanan and Tyson Meyers both scored for the Stars in the loss.

Parker Gavlas was the hero for the Stars in Wednesday’s win over the Blazers, which marked the first time they had played away from home all season.

Jordan Mish had two assists during regulation while Esau, Meyers and Jaden Shewchuk all found the back of the net.

The Stars will be on the road for the next seven games, starting with a trip to Saskatoon Thursday for a date with the Contacts.

Cameron Fox of the John Paul II Crusaders avoided a sliding tackle attempt by Chief Poundmaker defender Ethan Andrew at Fairview Field Saturday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

North Battleford soccer teams miss out on provincial berths

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

It was a rough weekend for high school soccer teams from North Battleford in their quest to make the provincial finals this weekend.

In a 2A regional semifinal game held at Fairview Fields Saturday, the John Paul II Crusaders boys’ soccer fell to Chief Poundmaker by a score of 7-1.

“They came out early and really took the wind out of our sails with a couple of early goals,” Crusaders head coach Shalen Fox said. “We came out late in the first half with a goal to make it 3-1, but they came out strong again in the second half to pull away.

We can’t expect to finish strong and make a charge when you fall behind like we did.

“We had a young team

this year and we have almost everyone coming back next year. We have three players that are graduating, so that’s an excellent core to build around going forward.”

Jaylynn Bull had the lone goal for the Crusaders in the loss.

With the win, Chief Poundmaker will join Se Se Wa Hum at the provincials in Prince Albert starting Friday.

In 2A girls’ competition, John Paul II and the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings saw their seasons come to an end in Prince Albert on Saturday.

The Crusaders suffered a 4-1 loss to Meadow Lake in the semifinal while the Vikings were shut out 6-0

by Se Se Wa Hum. Both Meadow Lake and Se Se Wa Hum will compete for a provincial title in

Saskatoon this weekend.

North Battleford will play host to the 1A girls’ provincial final starting Friday, which will feature eight teams at Centennial Field and the North Battleford Comprehensive High School track and field complex.

Maymont will be the hosts for the tournament, which will also feature Osler VCA, Lake Lenore, Humboldt, Middle Lake, Lloydminster Holy Rosary, Rosthern Jr. College and Muenster.

The knockout tournament will begin at 9 a.m.

Friday, with the championship game getting underway at 2 p.m. Saturday at the North Battleford track and field complex.

Maymont is also taking part in the 1A boys’ provincial tournament, which is being held in Middle Lake starting Friday.

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Raw food chef, Chris Kendall, spent the day at John Paul II Collegiate with students demonstrating his recipes, and preparing for the evening meal. The nutritional value of raw food was explained throughout the demonstrations.

The menu for the evening event was Mexican taco salad along with a fruit soup. The meal started with a fruit soup of chunks of pineapple in a thick “broth” made of blended papaya and orange juice. The main course was chili and dehydrated corn chips with a variety of dipping sauces ranging from mild guacamole to super hot tomato sauce.

Kendall taught students recipes that included banana-date smoothies and a no-potato potato salad. A case of over-ripe bananas disappeared quickly once Kendall started to make smoothies for a morning snack.

The hearty no-potato potato salad was distributed to students and staff from the school store, Pope’s Corner, during the lunch hour. Ingredients for the student recipes were donated by Frazer’s NoFrills.

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Boys and Girls Club hits 40-year milestone

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Battlefords Boys and Girls Club celebrated their 40th anniversary providing “recreational, cultural, educational” opportunities and serving the social needs of children and youth in the

community Thursday evening with a party complete with birthday balloons and cake.

The celebratory event drew the likes of Mayor Ian Hamilton, members of the North Stars, board members, staff and community supporters.

Guests of the Boys and Girls Club’s 40th anniversary celebration were invited to sign the “guestbook,” a commemorative board that will hang at the organization’s main site.

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While 40 years is an impressive number for any venture, Executive Director Nicole Combres said it’s a particularly special occasion for the Boys and Girls Club because their continued existence is due to the support of the community.

“It is because of the individuals who are here tonight that the organization has been in the community for 40 years,” said Combres.

“Without them we wouldn’t be able to offer what we offer.”

What they offer is affordable after-school programs at École Monseigneur Blaise Morand and Bready Elementary, free suppers four days a week at their main site, as well as weekend and evening programs. Last year, 551 kids attended Boys and Girls Club programs, which amounted to more than 14,000 visits throughout 2015.

The support of the community has been instrumental in keeping the nonprofit open because funding is provided mostly through donations and fundraising.

Up next on the calendar is their largest fundraising event, the Boys and Girls Club Annual Gala happening on Nov. 2 at the Gold Eagle Casino Events Centre. The club also hosts an annual event in spring called Race for Kids.

These yearly fundraisers make it all the more neces-

sary for events to show appreciation for the community thatn has supported the non-profit organization for all these years, according to Combres.

“It’s important to us to make sure that we are saying thank you to our donors and our sponsors and our volunteers and club alumni and past and current board members for helping us to get to where we are and we’re looking forward to another 40 years in the community.”

Battleford candidate for town council, Gordon Yarde, and North Battleford mayorelect, Ryan Bater, attend the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club’s 40th anniversary celebration. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky

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Battlefords Scuba Community announced the winners of its first-ever underwater photo contest during their meeting Oct. 19 at the Don Ross Centre. Members Darren Erbach, Dennis McCullough and Richard Reed are pictured with photos they submitted for the contest, which was judged by Owen Bannerman of the Bannerman Photo Studio. See more contest submissions on the group’s website at www.BattlefordsScubaCommunity.ca.

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Black knot is an ugly, disfiguring disease of some of the tree and shrub species in the plum and cherry genus (Prunus).

Most susceptible are native chokecherry (including purple-leaf selections like Schubert chokecherry) and the European mayday (aka European bird cherry). Also affected are wild plums, and, to a much lesser degree (I’ve never noticed it), Amur, Nanking, Mongolian, pin, sand and sour cherries, apricot and ornamental flowering plum.

The disease is caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa. It usually infects recent thin-barked growth (current or last season) or enters through wounds on older growth. It starts out in the first year as a two- to six-inch long, largish swelling or canker with cracked bark along a branch. In subsequent years, the canker develops further into a large, hard black mass (one of it’s common nicknames is sh*t-on-a-stick). Stems may continue to grow to the outside of the canker; but if the canker completely girdles the stem, further growth is limited and the stem eventually dies. The disease spreads by windblown spores produced by the mature black cankers during wet periods in spring, particularly around blooming time.

Eradicating black knot is impossible since we are surrounded by natural stands of highly susceptible and infected wild chokecherry. The only practical treatment is regular monitoring and pruning. In the late fall and winter (from now to March), when the

There’s always something to do in the garden, regardless of the time of year. Now is an excellent time to take care of black knot in chokecherries and maydays. Photo by Robert L. Anderson

leaves are off and the cankers are dormant and easy to spot, inspect susceptible trees and shrubs. Remove infected branches, making the cut at least six inches below the knot. Use good pruning techniques and cut back to a branch junction or to the point where it meets the trunk to avoid leaving stubs. Dip your pruning tools in rubbing alcohol between cuts and after finishing for the day to prevent spreading the disease. Destroy diseased wood by burning or burying it or send it to the landfill. Cankers can produce spores for several months after being removed.

It may seem like I’m painting a picture of doom and gloom. But with a bit of care and maintenance, it is quite easy to manage black knot. In my old yard, despite having a neighbour with a wild chokecherry shrub riddled with black knot, I planted two Midnight Schubert purpleleafed chokecherry trees.

Every November, I would look up into the canopies

giving myself a crick in the neck. On occasion, I would spot one or two cankers that I removed promptly.

Really, it was no more than a matter of 20 to 30 minutes of effort. When I moved, I left the new owners with two beautiful, 25foot tall trees without any unsightly cankers.

Bonus tip — this is a great time to inspect all your trees for one-centimetre long light to dark brown, barrel-shaped tent caterpillar egg masses.

They completely encircle young branches, usually three to six inches from branch tips. To remove, gently scrape them off, taking care not to damage the bark.

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DOVE: John Edward Dove was born January 6, 1927 to Ada and George Dove of Speers. He was the third of four children, two older brothers Stan and Ben and a younger sister Dorothy. He attended Korbet School for grades 1 to 8 and Keatley School for 9 to 12. After graduation John joined his brothers in running the family farm. His parents moved to North Battleford and his older brother Stan got married and moved into a house just down hill. This left John and brother Ben with a two storey house to themselves. It wasn’t long before a 5 X 10 slate pool table appeared in the living room. It was a common event for neighbours to come over Saturday night for a game of pool and to huddle around the tube radio listening to a hockey game. Later it even got better when in 1953 the boys got one of the first TV’s in the area. Sadly Ben passed away in 1958 and 30 years later in 1988 Stan passed away. John continued farming with his nephew Don. The family farm was recognized as a “Century Farm” in 2006. John life span of farming took him from the days of horse drawn equipment to four wheel drive tractors with GPS guidance systems. John saw many changes during his life time and encompassed all of them. At the age of 60, John decided to take life a little easier and sold his cattle herd but continued to be out there giving Don a helping hand with his herd. At 85, John was still actively farming seeding, spraying, hauling grain and still hustling up and down bin ladders during harvest. TRULY AMAZING!!!! It was only four years ago , in 2012 that John decided that he would retire from the farming game but not from the farming life. He continued to live on the farm and helping Don out when needed. For all those who knew John, there is one thing we can agree on “John loved sports”. Sports flowed through his veins. In his younger years, winter was playing hockey with Keatley in the “Big Four League” and spring and summer was playing baseball for Mayfair or Hafford. There were tournaments most weekends and John played in everyone he could. He also enjoy fishing and hunting including ducks, deer, moose and antelope. He was a busy young man. John retired from hockey in 1963 when his team “Speers” won the 540 League championship. John’s interest switched to curling and snowmobiling in the winter and golf in the summer. One of his highlites from curling was scoring an 8 ender, which is extremely rare. In golf John had a hole in one, again a rare occurance. John continued to play golf and curling until last year. John other passion in life was a good card game, be it with friends or family. He was always up for a game of 31, hearts, blackout, cribbage and his favorite, Kaiser. Just this year he won a silver metal for Kaiser in “Battlefords 55 Plus Games”.

John community activities included 30 years on the Sask Wheat Pool Committees for Keatley and subsequently for Speers. He was the secretary for the New Ottawa Cemetery Committe, until he stepped down just last fall. John did a little travelling. As a teenager in 1941 he went to Toronto with his brother Ben as the North Battleford representative for the “Farm Boys Camp” competitions. In 1987 he went to Mexico on an agricultural bus tour. Then 1989 he was off to Hawaii with his nephews for a little R & R. Though John was busy with farming, sports and committees, he always had time for the 3 little nephews who live in the same farm yard. He was an excellent baby sitter. He was the “fun” uncle, playing ball in front of the barn, playing monopoly and crocono. Inviting the boys on Saturday night to watch “Hockey Night In Canada” on TV and Sunday was “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “Bonanza”. As the boys grew, activities expanded to ping pong, shooting pool and cards. When the boys purchased there own snowmobiles, John was there with his own, riding with the young group, doing what ever they did, never one to pass up a challenge. Soon there were great nephews and John was introduced to world of electronic sports game. This quickly became his next venture in sports. He purchase his own games and practice for endless hours so that he could beat these young whipper snappers. John’s family was his nephew and nieces. He attended every family function and was part of their lives and the lives of their children. He passed away August 29, 2016 leaving behind his sister, Dorothy (Henry) Martens; nephews and nieces: Elmer (Lillian) Dove, Don Dove, Gary (Bonnie) Dove, Ken (Lynn) Martens, Evelyn (Doug) Marjoram, Pat (Ken) Loeppky, Lester (Katy) Martens, Mildred (Ed) Bauer and Bruce Martens; 11 great nephews and nieces and 6 great-great nephews and nieces and many, many friends.

He left us all suddenly. He’s touched all our hearts and we’ll miss you dear uncle and dear friend. Service Of Thanksgiving For John’s Life was held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Pioneer Memorial United Church, Speers, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Gayle Wensley. Memorials are requested to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Pioneer Memorial United Church, Speers, Saskatchewan S0M 2V0.

Interment was at the New Ottawa Cemetery, Speers, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

SHEPPARD: It is with sadness that Cindy, Logan and Jesse announce the passing of their beloved husband and father, Patrick Elmo Sheppard on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. Service Of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Patrick’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from the Alex Dillabough Centre, 421-28th.

St. West, Battleford, SK . In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Patrick’s memory be made to the Jesse Sheppard Trust Fund, in care Innovation Credit Union, 1202-102nd. St., North Battleford, SK S9A2Y7.

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COMING EVENTS CAPTURE YOUR MEMORIES: COME and see an old aerial photo (all of Saskatchewan) of your farm yard (1954 to 2000) at our display at the Gold Eagle Lodge in North Battleford in the meeting room on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 12 noon to 8 pm, If the farm yard you are interested in is in another part of the province please contact us a head of time. www.aerialfarmphotos.com or 1-306-9495200.

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT Duplex for rent, 10919 Scott Drive Side A, 1100sq ft. 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, recent renovations, Fridge and stove included. Best suited for non smoking working couple. No pets. Must have references. $950 a month.

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Battlefords First Nations High School Joint Board of Education The Joint Board of Education of the Battlefords First Nations High School invites applications for the following position at Sakewew High School.

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For the period of November 15th to June 30th, 2017 To Commence November 15, 2016 Applications Deadline noon, November 3rd, 2016.

Sakewew High School has an enrollment of approximately 225 Grades 9 - 12 students and has a well-rounded program, operating within a four semester system. A strong academic program is offered as well as a number of alternate programs to meet the needs of a variety of learners. The teachers are members of the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation. Provincial Curriculum is followed.

The successful candidates will be energetic and dynamic persons who are committed to provide quality educational experience to First Nation students. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in English.

For details contact Mrs. Shauna Bugler, Principal at Sakewew High School at 306-445-6800. Send applications, including references and criminal record check to: Battlefords First Nations High School Joint Board of Education c/o Shauna Bugler, Principal Fax: 306-445-6801 Email: s.bugler@sakewew.ca

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Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10. Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% progressive jackpot!

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Saturday, October 29

Halloween Haunted Fort at the Fort Battleford National Historic Site from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Join us for the ULTIMATE Halloween experience...not one, but five haunted historic buildings and beer gardens from the friends of Fort Battleford.

Saturday, October 29

Annual Medstead Library Bazaar at the Medstead Hall on McMurphy Road from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy some tasty food while shopping among the local artists, crafters and home businesses. Phone the library to reserve one 306-342-4988.

Saturday, October 29

Remember Them Tradeshow - Wounded Warriors Weekend Fundraiser at the Air Cadets Hall, 792 - 111th Street, North Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vendors, live entertainment, canteen available all day. Proceeds towards Air Cadets. For more information contact Sonia at 306-386-7862.

Saturday, October 29

Trade Show - Arts & Crafts Fundraisers at St. George’s Hall, 191 - 24th Street from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 30

Joyfully We Sing Concert at St. Paul’s Church at 2:30 p.m. featuring trumpet, violin, cello, flute, guitar, harp, vocal solos and speech arts. Something for everyone to enjoy.

Wednesday, November 2

Soup & Sandwich Supper at the Battleford United Church from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 6

Waseca’s 76th Annual Fall Supper - Turkey and all the trimmings at the Waseca Memorial Community Hall, 203 Railway Ave. East from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. MST.

Sunday, November 6

Health Care Auxiliary Craft & Trade Show at the Maidstone Legion Hall from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MST. 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.

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Every Sunday

Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays

Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to June). Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.Visitors are welcome.

1st Sunday of the Month

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.

Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway beginning September 4, 2016 to May, 2017.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

2nd Monday of the Month

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.

2nd Monday of the Month

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987.

Mondays & Wednesdays

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

Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery.Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10.Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% PROGRESSIVE JACKPOTNOW OVER $3100! Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw - weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369). Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Tuesday

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

Tuesdays

North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792 - 108th Street, North Battleford from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. There will be a series of 10 lessons. Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.

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 information 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.

Wednesdays

1st Wednesday of the Month

Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.

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 7:00 - 9:00 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

Battlefords and Area Gender & Sexuality Alliance Meeting every Thursday at Crandleberry’s at 7:00 p.m. to give us a space where we can feel safe and open with each other, where we can try and make our community a safter and better place for us to live in. This group is open to everyone.

Thursdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Thursdays

Sharing Grief Journey (formerly Grief Share) - a support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New session starting September 22 for 8 weeks. For further information or to register call Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

Thursdays

Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.

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.

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 June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack 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, 2016 to April 2017. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

1st Tuesday of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-446-2269.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation and Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee.

Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only.

No child care is provided.

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.

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.

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Deadline for submissions is 5:00 Thursday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.

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The meaning of the Christian zeal for God The hymns in our hymnbooks cover the alphabet from beginning to end. In most there are titles representing every letter except X. Hymns beginning with K, Q and Z are rare, but not unknown.

Checking the indices of evangelical hymnals from the past 60 years, you’ll likely find A Charge to Keep I Have, by Charles Wesley (1707-88) is often the first on the list. For one beginning with the last letter of the alphabet we have to go further afield. The online Cyber Hymnal lists more than 11,000 hymns.

Currently included on the growing list are 11 beginning with the letter Z. While it is not vitally important that our English hymnbooks contain songs starting with every letter from A to Z, there’s a sense in which that provides a significant illustration of a Bible truth. Just as the alphabet contains all the letters needed to make up all the words, the 66 books contained in our Bibles, from Genesis to Revelation, are God’s complete and infallible message to humanity.

There are no new Bible books being written. In fact, the Lord condemns anyone for trying add to the revealed Scriptures.

(Deut. 4:2; 12:32; Prov.

30:5-6; Rev. 22:18) Then, there is the

person of Christ Himself.

Four times, the Lord Jesus speaks of Himself as “the Alpha and the Omega.”

(Rev. 1:8, 11; 21:6; 22:13) Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, in which the New Testament was originally written. The Lord Jesus is declaring, as He does elsewhere, that He is “the first and the last,” and “the beginning and the end of all things” (Rev. 1:17-18; 2:8) and He’s preeminent over all that’s in between. (Col. 1:18) In the broad scope of our hymnals we have, then, a picture of the completeness of God’s Word, and a picture of the completeness of Christ, both in His perfect character, and His work of eternal salvation.

In this column, we have covered, so far, more than 800 hymns, representing most of the letters of the English alphabet. But let’s add one now, beginning with “Z.” It was written by John Newton (1725-1807), the man who also gave us Amazing Grace. In a hymn called Zeal Is That Pure and Heavenly Flame, Pastor Newton gives us an insightful lesson on the meaning of Christian zeal.

Zeal, of course, isn’t exclusively Christian. A zealous person is passionate and enthusiastic about something – maybe

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise‐Bible‐Studies.com

a politician, a sports team or winning a lottery. But Newton points out that zeal can sometimes be simply self-centredness, and selfish ambition, in disguise. It contrasts with Christian zeal in other

ways, too.

A proper and godly kind of zeal can be seen many times in the Scriptures. God the Father has a zeal to see His Son reigning on His rightful throne.

(Isa. 9:6-7) The prophet

Keep me safe There are weekends that call us to the beach, to the garden or as in the case of this past weekend, to hunker down. Even as I write this article, Storm No. Three is rolling in, the third in just a few days.

Rain is pelting down, the wind is rising and even the thought of going out with a friend loses its appeal.

In other harder-hit areas, property has been destroyed. In the saddest of all scenarios, a young man on his way home

Elijah zealously opposed apostasy. (I Kgs. 19:10) The Lord Jesus acted with holy zeal when He saw the temple being used as “a house of merchandise.”

(Jn. 2:13-17) And when the Lord saves sinners, through faith in Christ, He wants them to be “zealous for good works.” (Tit. 2:14) The hymn says: “Zeal is that pure and heav’nly flame, / The fire of love supplies; / While that which often bears the name, / Is self in a disguise. / True zeal is merciful and mild, / Can pity and forbear; / The

Ocean, I’m well aware of the power of the waves.

But today, sitting at my desk and staring at the water, I became aware of the flock of birds perched on the power lines. Nothing seemed to perturb them and even the howling winds didn’t dislodge them from their place.

Through all this from school was hit by a commotion I’ve been falling tree and died of reminded of a beautiful his injuries. song composed by Mosie In comparison, canLister. celled ferries runs are The words of the first reduced to mere inconve- verse go like this: “In the niences. dark of the midnight have Because we live barely I oft hid my face, While five minutes from the the storms howl above shores of the Pacific me and there’s no hiding

false is headstrong, fierce and wild, / And breathes revenge and war. / Zeal has attained its highest aim, / Its end is satisfied; / If sinners love the Saviour’s name, / Nor seeks it ought betide.”

The hymn continues: “But self, however well employed, / Has its own ends in view; / And says, as boasting Jehu cried, / ‘Come, see what I can do.’ / Dear Lord, the idol self dethrone, / And from our hearts remove; / And let no zeal by us be shown, / But that which springs from love.”

place; ‘mid the crash of the thunder, precious Lord, hear my cry, Keep me safe till the storm passes by.”

Sometimes quaking in fear and crying out to the One who stilled the waves for a group of terrified disciples, we join the chorus: “keep me safe till the storm passes by.”

We’re not promised a storm-free life but we have the promise that underneath are the everlasting arms and all around is His protection.

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.”(Psalm 119:114)

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