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Fall festival shines with magic, art and local talent
Denton, a magician originally from the Battlefords, was a standout attraction at this year’s festival. With a career spanning since 1990,
has performed throughout the prairies. Now back home after the pandemic, his captivating magic tricks are drawing crowds and delighting both children and families. See more on page 3. | Photo by Cleo Ding
Monument comes to Central Park to honour residential school survivors
By Cleo Ding Staff Reporter
A work of art is coming to town to pay tribute to Indigenous youth who attended the Battlefords Industrial School.
“I see lots of people gently approaching the sculpture one on one, in a very introspective way based on their own lived experiences. I think it’ll be a real quiet moment of reflection and prayer and high emotion,” said Leah Garven, curator and manager of galleries at
the city of North Battleford, as she envisioned how the art will make a difference in the community.
The life-sized bronze sculpture, titled “Annie Peyachew,” – A little girl standing on her own, with beaded moccasins and holding on to the smudge bowl where she would burn sweet grass to pray.
“It’s a very sweet little sculpture that is. Its diminutive nature just adds to how powerful the sculpture is. It’s been a long time [four years] in the works,” Garven
added.
Annie Peyachew was one of the hundreds of Indigenous youth that attended the Battlefords Industrial School – a residential school situated just south of the Battlefords off Highway 4.
The sculpture, completed with funding from Canadian Heritage and The Battlefords Industrial School Commemorative Association (BISCA), is designed to honour residential school survivors and memorialise those who passed away.
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The life-sized bronze sculpture, titled "Annie Peyachew," a work of art by artist Lionel Peyachew from the Red Pheasant Cree Nation, will be placed at Central Park by the North Battleford Public Library and unveiled on Friday, Sept. 27, at 11:15 a.m.
Photo courtesy the City of North Battleford.
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Artist Lionel Peyachew has designed it so people can interact with the art installation by giving an offering of tobacco and saying a prayer, or smudging, with plant materials like sweet grass or sage, Garven explained.
Peyachew said the “Annie Peyachew” has a special place in his heart.
“A lot of mixed emotions went through my mind when drawing and doing the concepts for this piece,” recalled Peyachew when he found out four years ago, that among the roughly 80 students buried on the site, one was his great-great-grandmother.
Annie died at seven years of age in late 1911 and was interred on the site of the Industrial School Cemetery.
“It’s wonderful to see it come together and have it complete and to carry out their original vision in such a respectful way,” Garven said. “It’s very, very difficult to approach such a sensitive topic respectfully without causing further harm to people.”
“Anything we can do to remind ourselves and future generations of this history that’s brought us to where we are is really important,” she said.
From the Red Pheasant Cree Nation, Peyachew has examined the Indigenous stories, reconciliation, over
Annie Peyachew was one of the hundreds of Indigenous youth that attended the Battlefords Industrial School – a residential school situated just south of the Battlefords off Highway 4. | Photo courtesy the City of North Battleford.
the span of his career as an Indigenous artist, advocate, and an associate professor at the First Nations University of Canada.
“I think art has a place in the world where we need to educate, while enjoying the work itself.
“As long as I have hands and I’m able, I will continue doing work that’s very useful for educating people on the history of Canada,” he said.
Peyachew said he would
love to see the sculpture installed in a central space where people can meet, start their walks and commemoration.
The Annie Peyachew sculpture will be unveiled on Friday, Sept. 27, at 11:15 a.m., at Central Park in North Battleford, next to the Public Library (13th Ave & 101st St). Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty and Mrs. Donna Mirasty will attend the ceremony, followed by a luncheon.
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Council prepares public for a change of leadership
By Cleo Ding Staff Reporter
So much “excitement” from waves of elections colliding in this busy season, said City Mayor David Gillan, who confirmed in April that he will not be seeking re-election this year.
The City of North Battleford will begin accepting municipal nomination papers from Sept. 25 to Oct. 9.
“Your voice is important,” city manager Randy Patrick spoke of the responsibilities of the council at a public candidate information session last Thursday with an attendance of around 10 people.
The session, joined by Mayor David Gillan, Coun. Kelli Hawtin and Coun. Bill Ironstand, was held at the city public library to discuss the transparency, checks and balances of the municipal election process with the public.
“This is democracy. You represent the people. If you come (to the council meetings) unprepared, the people are unprepared. Not something that should happen,” said Patrick from his 15 years of experience working with municipal governments.
With the new Campaign Disclosure & Spending Limits Bylaw entering into effect Jul. 15 regulating election campaigns, this year the City took a big step toward election integrity, following on a commitment from the current council to hold a fair election and involve the public in local government.
The bylaw sets spending limits for candidates, which requires all spendings to be reported—$10,117.50 for mayoral candidates and $5,058.75 for council candidates—and outlines rules
for reporting expenses and campaign signs.
Complaints about campaign disclosures are handled by the Battlefords RCMP Detachment. Penalties for violations are similar to those in other municipalities in the province, with fines specifically related to campaign signage.
Election signs cannot be placed on city property, such as City Hall or nearby areas. Signs may be posted on residential properties with the owner’s permission.
“We want to have lots of candidates. It’s important to have the public make a good choice,” Gillan said. “Hopefully, that [the new bylaw] translates into lots of people participating in the election. Not just candidates, but also people voting.”
Candidates need at least five people to serve as nominators as part of their nomination package. While it isn’t necessary, the session noted that it may be prudent for candidates to have extra nominators, in the instance that someone does not qualify as a nominator for a candidate. The two witnesses on the nomination form must be eligible voters for the North Battleford municipal election and cannot be related to the candidate.
For those thinking of running for mayor, it’s important to know that the mayor earns about three times more than city councillors, with a projected 2025 salary of slightly more than $87,000, compared to a councillor’s projected 2025 salary of approximately $30,600 per year.
Though the duty takes efforts “between the meetings,” Gillan added.
So what does it take to manage a $40-million legal corporation and oversee around 170 employees?
“We need to commit time,” Gillan said. “It doesn’t happen like just going to a meeting, because the meetings are really the culmination of the work.”
“I don’t think there’s anything more embarrassing than being on camera and walking in without realizing what’s in the package. We all forget things sometimes; it’s just part of it [being a council member],” added Patrick.
To respond adequately to tests such as fighting against crimes as a city, Patrick said, which is coupled with mental health and poverty issues and so on, demands “a complete package” of solutions to solve these “wicked problems”.
He noted that council work often goes unrecognized:
“There are some things that people think that you do all the time, (such as) solving the homeless issue — We can do a little bit, but we can’t do it all (that needs collaboration from different levels of government).”
“What ability would the council have for lobbying, let’s say the provincial government, for changes?” asked a participant.
Once elected, council members will immediately start their term and training by drafting a new four-year strategic plan heading into 2025, while collaborating with their six fellow council members to discuss and refine the ideas they campaigned on.
The election day is Nov. 13, with advance and special polls taking place in early November.
North Battleford Lions Club marking 70th year
By Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
North Battleford Lions was chartered on Feb. 16, 1954, sponsored by the Saskatoon Downtown Lions Club.
While the stats for Saskatchewan Lions Clubs now include the sad statistic of clubs that have folded, North Battleford Lions Club has stood the test of time and is marking 70 years as a service club in the Battlefords.
The most recent Battlefords members who are listed on the Saskatchewan Lions Hall of Fame include inductions from 2021-2011 of Past District Governor, Tom Schwab from the Historic Battleford Club, along with Lion Gilbert “Gib” Volk of the North Battleford Club.
Tyler Jess, spokesperson for the Battlefords Lions Club said there are 12 active members at this time.
“We donate to Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH), free public skating, local special needs assistance. Internationally we donate to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Living Faith Chapel (LFC) guide dogs as well as STARS ambulance,” said Jess.
The Lions Club also donates big print Reader’s Digest subscriptions to local care homes and libraries as part of the Lions Canada commitment to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) initiatives.
The community service club also undertakes raffles, with the help of local business sponsorship and prize donations. The club will once again be doing Christmas cakes, as a fundraiser, coming up in October.
“Challenges are the same with every organization, not enough volunteers or people that want to be a member,” affirms Jess.
The Lions Club’s major annual event is the gun/craft/toy/collectable show and sale which was held on the 3rd week in August.
The North Battleford Lions Club reconvened, starting regular meetings on the first Tuesday in September. With the club just starting up again this fall, no major events or activities are planned or finalized for the fall or winter.
Your support of the Lions Club and their fundraising efforts shows their members that you appreciate their work and the long-term commitment they have made to the North Battleford community.
Artist Aleksi Ann, who came from Cutknife for her first Fall Festival in North Battleford, was happy with the weather and the turnout. “I think people miss street fairs. We didn’t get to sell much, but lots of good conversations,” Ann said. With many visitors inquiring about custom pieces and taking her cards, the festival provided a lively backdrop for showcasing her artwork and connecting with the community. | Photos by Cleo Ding.
Ray Pratt, a woodwork artist travelling from Winnipeg, made the two-hour drive to showcase his creations at his first Fall Festival in North Battleford. Enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and the bigger-town charm, Pratt noted the busy crowd and perfect weather. Accompanied by a family member who’s performing in the Whiplash band, Pratt planned to spend the day meeting people and sharing his craftsmanship. “It’s been very busy, lots of people. It’s a nice day,” he said, looking forward to a relaxing supper later.
Deanna Reschke, making her debut at the Fall Festival, travelled all the way from Moose Jaw to reconnect with her extended family. A candlemaker, brain tumour survivor, and mother, Reschke said being at the festival is especially meaningful after her recovery: “It was extra special to see them after recovery and to spend time with them here at the Fall Festival.” Candle-making has been a healing process for Reschke, especially after taking a year-long break, she said: “It’s something I’ve poured my heart and soul into.”
“North Battleford means home. It’s my extended family, it’s our network, it’s our safe place to land. So it is a very special place for us.”
On the left is Steve James, Deanna’s father-in-law, who believes festivals like this should be held more often: “They bring the community together.”
North Stars players hit the city parking lot on 101 Street for a seasonal fundraising event. Kennedy Schmidt, office manager for the North Stars, explained that while the games are four-on-four with three players and a goal per team, the real goal is community support. Kids raised money through pledges, with half supporting the non-profit North Stars hockey club and the other half going to the local food bank.“It’s a great way for the kids to connect with the community before the season starts,” Schmidt said.
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Pesky Politics
By Dr. R.H. Wood North Battleford
Well, there you have it folks, these pesky bi-elections are over and the results known. Despite them, parliament is now in session giving us as always unlimited interest and pleasure or displeasure in accord with your leanings. What is now in store for us?
I have a mental picture of Mr. T. herding his flock into the middle-class sheep pen from which there can be no escape. Surrounding us are whips with clubs and other superior beings gifted with omniscience and unchallengeable power. In my concept there is little joy or hope as we struggle, accept, make no demur and eventually pass
into history.
What can we expect from Mr. T., our teflonized prime minister? Well, first of all, he will stay on, tend his flock, preach carbon tax and continue his profligate spending of money which continues to flow bountifully into his federal coffers due to taxation and inflation. He has ruined this country’s economy. Over the summer he has upset China yet again with his E.V. and steel tariffs. Infinitely worse he has drawn Mr. Putin’s attention
to this country by voting to ease the so far restricted use of U.K. and other weapons against Russia. As he has done in the past, he speaks of this country being in the war against Russia which is unimaginable foolishness. We have no defence whatsoever against hi-power ultra sonic missiles. Canada could be reduced to its knees by seven or even five strategic attacks especially were there radiation fallout. Does our P.M. not understand we are not a world power?
This talk of violence brings me to waiting in the wings Mr. Poilievre who should be very careful for what he wishes. Should he become prime minister he must have an answer to the national debt and cannot eliminate the dental, childcare, and school dinner programs. He will “axe the tax”, kill crime, destroy
the Liberal government and eviscerate “pharmacare”. He will have to recognize that some of the Liberal/N.D.P. programs are socially desirable and should be retained although paying for them will not be easy and increased direct or indirect taxation is anathema. His first hurdle is convincing voters to give him more seats in parliament. At time of writing the standings are Liberals 154, Conservatives 110, Bloc 32, N.D.P. 24. Should he not have an overall majority, to rule he will
require support from members he has not irreversibly antagonized.
As for Mr. Singh, he has played his cards very well over the past two years. He forced the government to pass some key programs but has not received much credit as the Liberals and especially Chrystia have claimed the praise. Unfortunately, current polls show his party to be poorly supported and his day in the sun is probably over.
Having been raised in a country where strikes are
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frequent, bitterly fought and prolonged, one has to be pleased the threatened rail and air disruptions have been already settled. Sense and realism were often lacking in Britain where wage packet recovery times could be ten years or more. Let us hope we don’t have a winter of discontent with more strike threats and a pesky federal election competing with the Harris/Trump prosecutor/ felon gong show.
I enjoy the fair parade but it is disappointing not to see Louie Norton and his ‘Bum Pumper’.
This was a ‘one of a kind,’ made in Battleford and very unique. How come it isn’t on display in our museum? Is it hidden in some warehouse elsewhere – SHAME. Secondly, I drive down the highway and see these white parachute weeds. George Ferguson
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Two Battleford residents have been honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to recipients at a special ceremony at the TCU Place in Saskatoon on Sept. 10.
“As His Majesty’s representative in Saskatchewan, I am honoured to recognize these Coronation Medal recipients for their inspiring service to their community and province,” Mirasty said in a release. “I am grateful for their tremendous examples of dedication, leadership and generosity.”
Among the recipients were Darcy Woolfitt and Tim Popp, who are both retired RCMP officers, from Battleford.
The medal recipients honoured include individuals who have dedicated their time to public service, politics and justice, education, industry, sports, health care, community service and philanthropy.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation. The first Coronation Medal awarded to Saskatchewan
Shown is a picture of the medal that was presented to recipients. Photo submitted by Office of the Lieutenant Governor
citizens took place on May 6, 2024. This award can also be given posthumously, provided the individual was alive on the date of the coronation.
The province says the medal is “a tangible way to acknowledge significant contributions and achievements of citizens across the country, while also honouring His Majesty’s service to Canada.”
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General will administer the distribution of 30,000 medals on behalf of the Government of Canada.
New CAO coming to Town of Battleford
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORD–The Town of Battleford will have a new face moving into the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Mayor Ames Leslie announced at this week’s council meeting that Todd Francis, who currently works as a CAO in a community in B.C., will take on the position with the Town of Battleford around mid-October.
“We’re excited to welcome him aboard,” the mayor said. “It’s been a long summer of
trying to do my role as the mayor, plus supporting the team here in decisions of what a CAO would (look after) so I’ve been doing dual-capacity to make sure everything continues in the path of what we needed.”
Shawn Sylvester has been serving as interim CAO whenever council needs him,
in the meantime.
“I think we’ve been in good hands, but it’s getting to the point where we do need that dedicated CAO to bring that expertise back to the desk, and move forward on some projects that have been somewhat in limbo until we have that authoritary person to get it done,”
Leslie said. Sylvester will remain as the interim CAO on an ad hoc basis, but otherwise will return to his old role as finance officer for the town. He started his role as acting CAO recently, since the town’s previous CAO, Landon Chambers, departed from the position.
New seniors’ group offers chance to get out of the house
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
Two Battleford residents are working together to start a new seniors’ group in the area.
The group is called Battlefords Probus International Association of Retired People.
“It’s something positive for the community,” said Johanne Stolz, one of the organizers.
Gerald Walker, who is also spearheading the initiative, said he was part of a similar group when he lived on Vancouver Island, so he thought it would be good to start up one locally in the Battlefords to promote a group for seniors to socialize.
“I enjoyed it so much that when we [he and his wife] moved back here to be close to our daughter, we decided to see if we could get the club going here in this community,” he said.
Walker said the organization actually started in the U.K. There are now many similar clubs right across Canada.
Stolz noted the initiative for the local group has been a few months in the planning stages.
“I first made contact with Gerald after he contacted the Saskatoon club. That was on July 12. Since then we have set the wheels in motion,” she said.
The inaugural meeting was Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Don Ross Centre in Room 104.
Stolz said so many seniors are on their own and would appreciate having a group to meet other seniors and socialize more. Couples would also
enjoy time out to get to know other seniors in the area, and try out new activities. The group will meet once a month, from September to June, and have a guest speaker at each meeting.
Plans are to also offer people with similar interests a chance to get together in subgroups if they feel like going for walks, or taking part in a reading group, or for dining out, for example.
Town of Battleford council shown at this week’s meeting. Photo by Angela Brown/SASKTODAY.CA
Battlefords Probus seniors’ group organizers Gerald Walker, left, and Johanne Stolz, right. | Angela Brown / SASKTODAY.ca
October 2 | 6pm
Twin sisters welcome you to the Returns Department, where merchandise returned to the store by disgruntled consumers is inspected. On their conveyor belt, they discover all sorts of dysfunctional items and manufacturing errors. Little by little, the temptation to play with the merchandise takes hold of them, but the objects play more than one trick on them! Combining physical theatre, circus, visual arts and puppetry, Returns Department is a playful look behind the scenes of the production of objects. Surprising, colourful, and fun for the whole family!
Matthew Good and His Band: October 3 | 7:30pm
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics. He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s. Rock radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” made the group a household name, selling out shows throughout Canada over seven years and four full-length album releases. Along the way, the group picked up Juno Awards for Best Group (2000) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight that same year.
Glenburn Park bids farewell to manager
By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
Has anyone noticed the mosquitoes are nearly finished wanting our blood?
Outdoors, an abundance of nasty biting wasps, no seams, flies and particularly this time of the year ‘fruit flies’. Holy Moly how fruit flies invade our kitchens so rapidly this time of the year. Other insects that are rampant (been a dry summer up until now) are grasshoppers and in many areas, crickets. In older rural houses even with cement basements, particularly crickets are able to loudly chirp thus causing the homeowner much distress. When one comes within close proximity this insect stops chirping and feels threatened! I wonder how many city condo owners etc. on for example 10th floor experience any of this?
Once we get Jack Frost for a few nights then the insects should disappear!
It’s interesting to watch a wild animal prepare for winter. The family cabin is in the northern forest. Many squirrels are running around, jumping from tree branches and on top of the cabin roof. Interesting little creatures to
say the least, as they gather berries, rosehips, nuts and seeds for the oncoming winter months. On a sunny warmer winter day these adventurous animals seem to enjoy almost any environment as we also have them on the farm site. The cooler rainy weather which halted harvesting gave farmers and hired help a nice break from being in those dusty fields. But a few days later the weather changes to bright sunny days bringing these large machines opera-
tional in the fields. Precipitation is usually a welcome sight as long as it does not linger for too long in September and October.
This Saturday I had the privilege to attend a farewell potluck in Glenburn Regional Park for retiring manager Al Delaire of Maymont. Due to health reasons after being there for six years, the park will be under new management next year. The new concession which burnt down last September is under construction. Hopefully, it will be fully operational for the 2025 summer season. Al said the old concession had a built-in clubhouse in which even weddings took place. Inclement weather brought ones together inside for cards, games and watching TV. The duties of the Park manager start May 1 and generally end in the middle of September.
At this Glenburn Regional Park farewell, Ron Tkatchuk and Lee Le Blanc from Hafford supplied wonderful musical entertainment. They are both retired volunteers giving ‘their all’ to delight audiences with a variety of music. LeBlanc’s wife will join in at times to sing. There were draws and a large retirement cake for the hungry crowd. A speech was given by Cody Greenslade the parks board President and a few words from Delaire. He said this park is a family-oriented one and hopes it will still be managed in that man-
ner as most people will look out for one another’s children. I survived hitting a moose on a gravel road at night three weeks ago. It was raining and I was going slowly trying to avoid it but no luck. I’m not sure if my truck is totalled or not as the adjuster has to check out the damage. I was fortunate that it did not come through the windshield! I’m also fortunate that I do not drive a small compact car. There are many wildlife claims that insurance companies deal with every year. Another successful end of season for Honeywood Nursery near Parkside (Shellbrook area) with the ‘Fall in Splendor’ theme this past Sunday. Thankfully the weather cooperated thus bringing in people from as far away as Regina and Medicine Hat, Alt., the best times to visit this spectacular place are fruit trees which begin to bloom second the week of May; lilacs in June; peonies usually bloom early July and lilies also more/ less middle of July. It all depends on how early spring is with the weather either co-operating or not. This past spring brought an abundance of rain and in some areas, it was difficult for farmers to finish seeding their fields. The fruit trees start ripening mid-August and are generally ripe for the last big get-together in September. A very large crowd came for lunch and the ever-so-popular rhubarb or apple crisp with ice
cream was mouth-watering.
Excellent entertainment by a band named ‘Old 4 D’ because of the old Highway 40 and most members of the band’s name begins with a ‘D’. Band members from nearby Parkside and others from Prince Albert. Many vendors were selling their goods. One in particular who often sells his printed photographic cards, books and pictures had a very large display on Sunday. One can go to the website: kentickner.com to view them with reasonable prices.
Honeywood Nursery — A volunteer driver on a small tractor pulling a wagon gave rides out into areas in which people would not be walking. Lecturing us on different species of trees and shrubs and sharing information as to what is edible and not edible! We got a sample of delicious small-sized sweet-tasting plums as we did this 15-minute wagon tour. My friend Faye Liebaert of Mayfair and I had a great afternoon of purchasing from the vendors and very hardy plants from the nursery.
Mass time at Mayfair All Saints Catholic Church is extended into part of October to 9:00 a.m. with Father Greg Elder from the Battlefords. He will be temporarily replacing our local priest who is going for a vacation for five weeks to visit his family in Africa.
I started my column complaining about bugs and insects. I forgot to mention the pesky flea beetles that can devastate canola and mustard crops. These crops will display an uneven height and stunt the maturity resulting in reduced seed quality. Unfortunately, they have eaten my broccoli plants which didn’t take them very long. There can be hundreds of them chewing irregular holes in the leaves and making the plants wither and die. I tell myself the grocery produce section has a lot of healthy-looking broccoli to buy!
On Saturday, Sept. 21 the town of Langham will be buzzing with a fun-filled educational day. The history of Mennonites; Hutterites; Doukhobors and Ukrainians with a guest speaker on each culture. These groups will have mouth-watering ethnic food at the ‘Ethnic Food Fare’ between 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. held at the curling rink. Between 3:30-5:00 p.m., there will be music supplied by Norm and the Golden Aces. Former Whitkow farmer Norman Woytowich’s newly formed band with Darlene Hupaelo formerly of Blaine Lake and several others are included in this band. Langham community hall is the place to be this Saturday as it’s advertised as “Come connect with the community through food, music and stories.”
A speech was given by outgoing manager Al Delaire at Glenburn Regional Park’s farewell potluck supper Sept. 14th. Al’s wife and Jesse Greenslade, president of the board, said a few words of thank you to a nice-sized crowd.
A large farewell cake in honour of Al Delaire at the potluck supper in Glenburn Park. This well-used park is 5 miles south of Maymont near the North Saskatchewan River.. | Photos by Elaine Woloshyn
“Old 4 D” band at Honeywood Nursery cranking out the tunes to an eager listening audience on Sunday, Sept. 15.
A painter at Honeywood Nursery quietly doing an acrylic painting away from the crowds of people strolling on the many paths. Many
Many different durable benches are crated from wood and metal tables and benches throughout the Honeywood Heritage site as one can walk throughout to explore.
Disc Golf league wraps up as volleyball teams shine
By Kathy Utri Correspondent
Maidstone Disc Golf Week
20 top averages: Cole Tenetuik -11, Andrew Williams +0.4, Greg Mercer +10. Drawn winners were Brendan Donovan, a Nuke driver and Greg Mercer, a Demon putter. Sept. 17 was the last league night and bag tag. The Delfrari Cup and Battlevale Blitz are this weekend Sept. 21-22. League members can play for the cup for free with league handicaps to level the playing field and if you want to compete for the cash and prizes, you will pay $20 per event you choose to enter (no league handicaps). It’s going to be a great tournament. Good luck to all!
Maidstone High School (MHS) volleyball teams got the season off to a great start last weekend. The senior boys brought home gold by defeating Turtleford in the final at the Meadow Lake tournament. MHS junior B girls took silver at Glaslyn. The junior A teams were in Lloydminster where the girls won silver and boys won gold. Congratulations to all!
Maidstone Museum’s monthly board meeting was
on Sept. 16 with 8 members present. Welcome to Jacob Huard! Regular business, reports, maintenance and winterizing were covered followed by plans for Halloween. The next board meeting will be Wed. Oct. 16. Spook Night at the museum will be Fri. Oct. 25 and Howl’oween Spook’tacular handouts will be Thurs. Oct. 31. Thanks to everyone for a wonderful summer season.
Ratushniak Elementary School’s Fall Book Fair will take place Sept. 23-27: Monday to Thursday 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon. “A book is a gift you can open again and again.”
Maidstone Skating Club parent meeting is on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the warm room upstairs at the rink. All registrations must be submitted on or before Sept. 24. All ages are welcome–if they can walk, they can learn to skate. Bring two bond cheques of $500 each to the meeting (kitchen and fundraiser) postdated Feb. 1, 2025, and made out to Maidstone Skating Club.
Midwest Family Connections is coming to Maidstone with the Saskatchewan Outreach Family Play and Learn,
a program of free-play and literacy activities, crafts and parenting information for parents and children age 0 to 6 years. It takes place at Ratushniak Elementary School on Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. No cost, no registration needed, just check in at the office.
It’s that time of year again! Maidstone Community Calendar forms are in the mail. If you’re signed up for “No Junk”, you won’t get one. Extra forms are available at the pharmacy, hospital or elementary school. Proceeds this year go to Healthy Starts Lunch Program at Ratushniak Elementary School. Deadline to have forms in is Oct. 25.
Other Upcoming Events: Sept. 19-21 Maidstone High School Senior Mega Volley, Sept. 27-28 Junior Mega Volley; Sept. 25 Health Care Pie Bingo at Maidstone Legion Hall 7 p.m. (1st & 2nd St. W. & Walters District); Oct. 5 Oktoberfest ‘24 at Maidstone Arena (supper, live auction and entertainment featuring The Johner Brothers). Tickets/info: Dawn 306-893- 8382, Tracey 306-425-0560.
2024 scholarship winners take to the water
Submitted by Dennis McCullough Battlefords Scuba Community
After the success of the initial program in 2023, the Battlefords Scuba Community offered two Learn-ToDive Scholarships in 2024. The scholarships are offered to Saskatchewan residents between the ages of 16 and 25 years. The winners must complete their training within the current calendar year in Saskatchewan through the Battlefords Scuba Community. Each scholarship covers the entire cost of certification as a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver, the basic level of training for divers.
The winners for 2024 are Caybre Stynsky of North Battleford and Kali-Anne Boychuk of Saskatoon.
Caybre Stynsky is a twenty-one-year-old who grew up in the Battlefords and is currently a student at the University of Regina where she is studying Geography and Environmental Science. She grew up around the water and has fond memories of first seeing the ocean and then later in life of swimming with the bull sharks. She hopes to use this training to enable her to be “hands on” in her chosen career.
Kali-Anne Boychuk is an eighteen-year-old student from Saskatoon. Her imme-
gears up for her first open water scuba experience.
diate interest in learning to dive stems from a Discover Scuba experience she had as a student at Holy Rosary High School in Lloydminster through the Battlefords Scuba Community’s high school program. Additionally, her father is a certified diver whose tales of the Great Barrier Reef, Komodo Island and Pink Beach entertained and intrigued her as a younger child. Kali envisions using her training to explore the northern lakes in Saskatchewan and to enhance her travel experiences.
The young ladies completed their Knowledge Development and Confined Water Skill Development sessions in the pool in North Battleford in early June. Ms. Boychuk went on to do her four completion dives at Atton’s Lake in early July. She says she was excited and intim-
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idated at the same time but found the experience to be thrilling and rewarding. She is looking forward to getting more dives done in the lakes of Saskatchewan this summer before heading off to further her education. Ms. Stynsky did her completion dives at Emerald Lake in mid-July. She reported that the dives turned out to be less scary than she originally thought they might be.
The Battlefords Scuba Community congratulates these two new divers and wishes them well in their diving activities. For more information on the BSC Learn-To-Dive Scholarship Program please visit the club’s website at www.battlefordsscubacommunity.ca .
Seeking candidateswithone or more of thefollowing attributes:
Seeking candidates with one or more of the following attributes:
• Passion for community, people & mental health with a desire to make a difference
•Passion forcommunity,people& mental health with adesiretomakea difference
•Strongfinancialliteracy
• Strong financial literacy
• Governance experience and knowledge
•Gover nanceexperienceand knowledge
• Human Resources, Marketing or Event Management experience and knowledge
•Human Resources,Marketing or EventManagementexperienceand knowledge
• Lived experience with the mental health industry, mental illness, and/or mental health
•Lived experience with thementalhealth industry,mentalillness, and/or mental health
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•Senda resume to michele@cmhabattlefords.caand complete an online applicationbyvisitingour websitewww.cmhabattlefords.ca, select Board& BoardofDirectors Applicationlink
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• Submission deadline is September 25, 2024
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in Toronto where she won rookie of the year Left to carr y on her legacy: Her loving husband Bob Kent Brother Roy Poynter and his wife Char lene Daughter Kelly Soaŕe & her husband Georges their son Rémi & his fiancé Kr isten Pow daughter Céline
MURPHY: James Clifford Mur phy passed away at Royal Universit y Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on August 23, 2024 at the age of 78 years Cliff is sur vived by: his wife of 50 years Sharon; daughters Leanne Mur phy and Colleen (Rene) Vany; grandchildren, Cole, Ethan, & Alyssa Doud and Gavin & Rhett Vany; sister, Janet Hager t y; brothers, Ray (Leona) Mur phy and Gordon (Barb) Mur phy; sisters-in-law, Mar y Ann Downing and Karen (Eden) Hampson; brother-inlaw Milt Shewfelt (Ver na Schmidt); numerous nieces nephews, and son-in-law, Laramie Doud Cliff was predeceased by: his parents Gordon and Eveline, parents in-law Gordon & May Downing, infant siblings Joseph & Mar y, brother-in-law Rober t Hager t y, sister-in-law Patr icia Shewfelt and nephew Kelly Mur phy The Funeral Mass for Cliff was conducted from St Joseph s Calasanctius Par ish Nor th Battleford SK on Thursday August 29, 2024 If you were unable to attend in person, you may view the live streaming of the ser vice posted on McCaw Funeral Ser vice website under Cliff ’s obituar y Donations in memor y of Cliff may be made to Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge or RM of Paynton Cemeter y
folk’s house at Chr istmas time They dated for three years before being marr ied On Wednesday June 15, 1944 Grandma & Grandpa were marr ied at the Pentecostal Church in Cut Knife Shor tly after the wedding Grandpa Jack s folks moved to B C and Grandma and Grandpa moved into the house on the far m Grandma enjoyed a beautiful life as a far m wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Grandma and Grandpa had 3 children, Terr y who marr ied Rose, my dad Larr y who marr ied my mom Diana & Judy who marr ied Ian; and 5 grandchildren: Lyle Jason Shandi Jarett & then there was of course me Cor tni the #1 grandchild; and 2 great-grandchildren: Jacob & Sarah My favour ite memor y as a little gir l with my grandma was in her back yard in the pumpkin patch Grandma and Grandpa had the most amazing back yard full of beautiful fresh flowers and in the fall, there were so many pumpkins So many in fact that Grandma and Grandpa brought enough pumpkins to my preschool in Battleford so that ever y child would have a pumpkin to take home Another fond memor y I have with my grandma as a little gir l or as she liked to call me, sugar, was the endless hours grandma and I would spend in her amazing powder room, playing dress up, her doing my hair, and letting me do her makeup And of course, growing up whenever my mom and dad said no, I knew exactly who to go to that would always say yes my grams As I got a bit older one of my favor ite memor ies had to be houseboating and of course we took Grandma and Auntie Corr ine, Grandma’s sister The one year we got caught in a bad stor m and our boat got washed ashore I remember clear ly that Grandma and Auntie Corr ine sat with their life jackets on while my mom and Dad sor ted out how we were going to get the boat off the shore in fact they even slept with their life jackets on! I will always cher ish my last summer with my grandma I enjoyed having her out in the flower gardens numerous times, br inging her fresh flowers from my garden, I will never forget her love for fresh flowers Grandma and I shared an immense love for cats I have taken my wild kitten in my backpack in and put it in her bed for her to enjoy and cuddle I have brought her the big cats at the nursing home and let her play with them. I have brought her yet more and more soft cuddly stuffies
TheCRC/VSCheckmustbecompleted no more than 30 daysbeforeyou submit your nomination papers
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Town of Radisson Notice of Call for Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Mayor: Town of Radisson
Councillor: Town of Radisson
Number to be elected_4_ will be re ceived by the un dersign ed until Wednesday, the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Town of Radisson Office located at 329 Main Street and
during regular business hours from September 10, 2024 to October 8, 2024 at the Town of Radisson Office located at 329 Main Street
A Criminal Record Check is required. Nomination forms and Public Disclosure Statements may be obtained at the following location:
Town of Radisson Office 329 Main Street, Radisson, SK
Dated this 9th day of September, 2024.
Norma Stumborg Retur ning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Rural Municipality of Meota No 468
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidate for the office of: REEVE
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 3
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 5
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office located at 300 1st St East, Meota, Saskatchewan, and also during regular business hours from September 5th until October 8th, 2024
Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office, 300 1st St. East, Meota, Saskatchewan.
Dated this 5th day of September, 2024.
Wanda Boon Nomination Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Village of Edam
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereb y give n tha t no mi na tions of candidates for the offices of:
Councillor: Village of Edam Number to be elected (4)
Mayor: Village of Edam Number to be elected (1)
w ill be received by th e un ders igned on the 9 th da y o f October 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Village o f Edam Offic e, and du ring reg ula r busine ss hours on September 19th, 2024 to October 8th, 2024 at the Village of Edam Office
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Village Office 1000 Main Street Edam, Sask.
Dated this 19th day of September, 2024
Pamela M Dallyn Returning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR LIVING SKY SCHOOL DIVISION NO 202
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: Board Members, Living Sky School Division No 202,
• Subdivision #1-Spiritwood Area (Number to be elected - 1)
• Subdivision #2 - Hafford Area (Number to be elected - 1)
• Subdivision #3 - Wilkie Area (Number to be elected - 1)
Subdivision #4-Unity/Cut Knife Area
(Number to be elected - 1)
• Subdivision #5 - Macklin Area
(Number to be elected - 1)
• Subdivision #6-Luseland/Kerrobert Area (Number to be elected - 1)
• Subdivision-Town of Battleford (Number to be elected - 1)
• Subdivision - City of North Battleford (Number to be elected - 3)
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the office of Living Sky School Division and during regular business hours commencing Wednesday, September 25 to Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the office of Living Sky School Division, 509 Pioneer Ave., North Battleford, SK
NOMINATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT:
Living Sky School Division Central Office 509 Pioneer Ave., North Battleford, SK or online at: www.livingskysd.ca
Dated this 12th day of September, 2024.
Lonny Darroch Returning Officer
Notice of Call For Nominations
(Municipal or School Division Elections)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office(s) of:
Mayor: Village of Speers
Councillor: Village of Speers Number to be elected: 2 will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Village of Speers Office located at 123 Main Street and during regular business hours from Thursday September 19, 2024 to Tuesday October 8, 2024 at the Village of Speers Office located at 123 Main Street.
Nomination forms and Public Disclosure statements may be obtained at the following location:
Speers Village Office 123 Main Street
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF DOUGLAS NO. 436
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby give n tha t nomi na t ion s of candidates for the offices of:
REEVE
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 3
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 5
will be rec eived by the un dersigned on the 9 day of October, 2024, fr om 9:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p.m. at the municipal office, #123 Main Street, Speers, Sa sk ., and during regular business hours on September 19 to October 8, 2024 at the same.
Nomina tion forms and public dis cl os ur e sta tements may be obtained at the Follo wing loca tion # 123 Main Street, R.M. of Doug las No. 43 6 Muni ci pal Of f ic e, Speers, Saskatchewan.
Dated this 17 day of September, 2024.
Darrin Beaudoin
Returning Officer
Dated this 19th day of September 2024. Bev Flath Retur ning Officer
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Mayor: (Number to be Elected - 1)
Councillor: (Number to be Elected - 4) will be re ceived by the unders ig ned on o r before the 9th
/ Nominations
Notice of Call for Nominations
School Division Elections
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
BOARD MEMBER: Northwest School Division No. 203
Sub-Division No 1 Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: Pierceland, Goodsoil, Dorintosh
Sub-Division No 2
Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: Loon Lake, Makwa, Rapid View Meadow Lake Rural
Sub-Division No. 3
Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: St Walburg, Paradise Hill
Sub-Division No 4
Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: Turtleford, Mer vin, Livelong, Spruce Lake
Sub-Division No. 5 Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: Glaslyn, Edam, Aquadeo
Sub-Division No. 6 Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: Maidstone, Waseca, Paynton
Sub-Division No. 7 Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: Hillmond, Marshall
Sub-Division No. 8 Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: Lashburn, Neilburg, Marsden
Sub-Division No. 9 & 10 Number of vacancies - 2
Polling Areas: Meadow Lake
Sub-Divsion No 11 Number of vacancies - 1
Polling Areas: Flying Dust First Nation
The Nomination Officers will receive nomination of candidates for the said offices during normal office hours from Tuesday, September 10, 2024 to Tuesday, October 8, 2024 and on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Northwest School Division No. 203, Meadow Lake Office, 525 5th Street West, Meadow Lake, SK and at the Turtleford Office, 318 Railway Avenue, Turtleford, SK.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations:
Northwest School Division No. 203
Meadow Lake Office: 525 - 5th St. W., Meadow Lake, SK Turtleford Office: 318 Railway Ave., Turtleford, SK Or on the Northwest School Division website: www.nwsd.ca under the Board tab.
Dated this 14th day of August, 2024 Michelle Pickett, Returning Officer
RURAL MUNIPALITY OF REDBERRY NO. 435
FORM H
{Section 66 of the Act}
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office[s] of:
Reeve: Rural Municipality of Redberr y No. 435
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Redberr y No 435 Division No. 1
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Redberr y No. 435 Division No. 3
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Redberr y No. 435 Division No. 5
will be received by the undersigned on the 09 th day of October, 2024 from 9:0 0 am to no on and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Rural Municipality of Redberr y Municipal Office in Hafford, Saskatchewan and during regular business h ours on Thu rs day, Septembe r 12, 2024 to Tu es da y, October 08th, 2024 at the RM of Redberr y Municipal Office in Hafford, Saskatchewan 4:00 p.m local time.
Nomination forms and Public Disclosure Statements may be obtained at the follo wing loca tion Rural Municipality of Redberr y Municipal Office in Hafford, Saskatchewan.
Dated this 10th day of September, 2024. Mark Misquitta Retur ning Officer
RM OF Medstead No 497
Notice of Call for Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereb y give n t ha t no mi na t io ns o f candidates for the offices of:
Reeve: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 – Division No. 1
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 – Division No. 3
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 - Division No. 5
(Reeve and Odd Numbered Divisions will be elected for a four-year term.)
will be received by the undersigned on the 9 th da y of October, 2024 from 9:00 a. m. to 4:0 0 p.m. at the Municipal Office, and dur ing re gul ar business hour s on Sept ember 19 th to O c to be r 8 th , 2024 at th e Municipal Office.
Nomina tion forms may be obtained at th e following location:
Municipal Office
Dated this 12th day of September, 2024.
Christin Egeland Returning Officer
Notice of Call for Nominations
(Municipal or School Division Elections)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Mayor: Village of Maymont Councillor: Village of Maymont Number to be elected: 3
will be re ceived by the und ersigne d on t h e 9th da y of Octo ber, 20 24 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Village of Maymont Office located at 112 Main Street and during regular business hours from Thursday September 19, 2024 to Tu esday October 8, 20 24 at the Villa ge of Maymont Office located at 112 Main Street
Nomination forms and Publ ic Disclosur e Stat em ents ma y be obtai ne d a t the following location:
Maymont Village Office 112 Main Street
Dated this 19th day of September 2024. Denise Bernier Returning Officer
FORM H
(per Section 66 of the Act) NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (Town of Battleford)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
MAYOR: Town of Battleford
No. to be elected - 1 (one)
COUNCILLOR: Town of Battleford Number to be elected - 6 (six)
w will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Town Hall, 92-23rd Street West, Battleford, Saskatchewan and during regular business hours Thursday, September 19 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Town Hall.
Nomination forms may be obtained at:
Interim Nomination Officer, Town of Battleford 92-23rd Street West, Battleford, Saskatchewan or www.Battleford.ca
Dated this 12th day of September, 2024
Shawn Sylvester, Interim Nomination Officer
Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499
Public Notice is hereby given that NOMINATIONS of candidates for the offices of:
Reeve and Councillors for Divisions 1, 3 and 5 will be received by the appointed nomination officers at the Municipal Office in Turtleford during regular office hours until Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 4:00 pm. local time
Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office
Dated this 19th day of September, 2024
Shiloh Bronken
Retur ning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467
Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Reeve
Councillors for Divisions No. 1
Councillors for Divisions No. 3
Councillors for Divisions No. 5
Councillors for Divisions No. 7
• Odd # Divisions will be elected for a four year term
Bi – Election for Division No. 4
• Will be elected for a two year term will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during regular office hours until Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office
Dated this 19 day of September, 2024 Christina Moore Retur ning Officer
R.M. of North Battleford No. 437
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
FORM H
(Section 66 of the Act)
Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: Reeve
Councillor for Division 1 Councillor for Division 3 Counciilor for Division 5
Will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday October 9, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at the municipal office located at Highway 4 North and Forest Hall Road and during re gular bu sin ess hours from September 19th until October 8th 2024.
Completed Public Disclosur e S tatem ents mu st accompany the nomination forms.
Nomination forms and Public Disclosure Statements may be obtained from the following locations: RM of North Battleford Municipal Office: Highway 4 North & Forest Hall Road
RM of North Battlefor d M unicipal We bsite: rmofnorthbattleford.com
Dated this 19th day of September, 2024.
Nicole Collins Retur ning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ELDON No.471
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Reeve
Councillor: Division No 1
Councillor: Division No 3
Councillor: Division No 5
Will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the municipal office, AND During regular business hours on September 19th to October 8th, 2024, at the municipal office.
A Public Disclosure Statement must be submitted with each Nomination form
Nomination forms and Public Disclosure forms may be obtained from the municipal office.
Dated this 19th day of September, 2024.
Lee Torrance Returning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR LIGHT OF CHRIST ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 16
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: Board Members, Light of Christ Roman Catholic Separate School Division No 16,
Subdivisions:
• Spiritwood - Number to be elected - 1
• Unity - Number to be elected - 1
• City of North Battleford - Number to be elected - 5
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at the office of Light of Christ Roman Catholic Separate School Division and during regular business hours commencing Wednesday, September 25 to Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the office of Light of Christ Roman Catholic Separate School Division No 16 at 10211 12th Ave., North Battleford, SK
NOMINATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT:
Light of Christ Roman Catholic Separate School Division Office 10211 12th Ave., North Battleford, SK or online at: https://www.loccsd.ca/
Dated this 12th day of September, 2024. Lonny Darroch Returning Officer
Village of Meota
Notice of Call for Nominations
(Municipal Elections)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Mayor- Number to be elected – One (1) Councillor – Number to be elected – Four (4)
Will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Meota Village Office at 502 2nd Avenue East, Meota, SK And during regular business hours on Thursday September 19th to Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at the Meota Village Office
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Meota Village Office at 502 2nd Ave East, Meota, Sk.
Dated this 19th day of September 2024. Kim Frolek, Retur ning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS VILLAGE OF RUDDELL
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: MAYOR
COUNCILLOR: Number to be Elected: 2
will be received by the undersigned on the 9 day of October, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ruddell Community Centre, and during the period September 19 to October 8, 2024 excluding Wednesdays at the Residence of Liz Smith, Ruddell, Sask
Nomination forms and public disclosure statements may be obtained at the Following location: Residence of Liz Smith, Ruddell, Saskatchewan.
Dated this 18 day of September, 2024.
Darrin Beaudoin
Retur ning Officer
Notice of Call for Nominations
RM of Mayfield No. 406
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: REEVE
COUNCILLOR DIVISION 1
COUNCILLOR DIVISION 3
COUNCILLOR DIVISION 5
will be re ceived by the undersig ned on th e 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Municipal Office, and during regular busi ness hours fr om Se pte mber 19 th unt il October 9th, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the RM of Mayfield No. 406 Municipal Office, 201 B Main Street, Maymont SK.
Dated this 19th day of September, 2024
Chyanne Hawkins Retur ning Officer
of the Act]
Notice of Call for Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given tha t nomina tions of candidates for the office(s) of
Mayor: Town of Cut Knife
Councillor: Town of Cut Knife Number to be Elected 6
will be received by the undersigned on the 9 day of October, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Town Office, 102 Broad St, Cut Knife, SK SOM ONO, and during regular business hours on September 17 to October 8, 2024, at Town Office, 102 Broad St, Cut Knife, SK SOM ONO.
Nomina tion forms ma y be obtained at the following location(s): Town Office, 102 Broad St, Cut Knife, SK SOM ONO
Dated this 16 day of September,2024. (Returning Officer or Nomination Officer)
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereb y give n t
candidates for the offices of: REEVE
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO 1
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO 3
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 5
will be received by the undersigned at the Municipal Office during normal office hours until Wednesday October 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. CST The R.M. of Paynton No. 470 office hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. CST. Nomina tion forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office at 205 1st Street East in Paynton, Saskatchewan Dated this 19th day of September, 2024.
Michelle Buechler Returning Officer
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Mayor: Town of St. Walburg
Councillor: Town of St. Walburg Number to be Elected 6
will be received by the undersigned on the 3 day of Sept., 2024, from 9.00 to 4.30 at Town Office, and (If applicable) during regular business hours Oct. 9, 2024, at Town office
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s):
Dated this 30 day of Aug, 2024.
Officer or
Kicking it through the sticks, Battlefords Minor Football geared up
By Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
The Battlefords are known for their strong high school football programs. The opportunity for youth to start their football experience begins with the Battlefords Minor Football program.
The BMF program, known as the Bucks, for Grades 6 and 7, started in 2015. Five seasons were played before the program was shut down due to COVID-19. In the last league years, a championship was won three years in a row.
“Our team practices at the soccer field behind Reuben Mayes Field at NBCHS,” Kevin Pinno tells the News
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“Our nine-man football games, the Bucks, will be held at the JP II football field, while our 12-man games will be held at Beaver Lion Stadium, where the Senior Vikings play their home games. For our games in Saskatoon, we will be playing at SMF Field. Depending on the schedule, we may have to travel to Prince Albert, Lloydminster or Clavet.”
While registration was intended to close Aug. 29, using the new onboarding registration through Saskatoon Minor Football, a grace period was allowed to Sept. 5.
RM OF CUTKNIFE
FORM H [Section 66 of the Act] Notice of Call for Nominations (Municipal or School Division Elections)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
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will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Rural Municipality of Cut Knife Administration Office located at 114 Broad Street, Cut Knife Saskatchewan, and during regular business hours on September 24th through to October 8th, 2024 at 114 Broad Street, Cut Knife Saskatchewan Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s):
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“There are certain requirements about safety and how many hours players need to practise safe contact before they can play, which is why it is important that players sign up as soon as possible. Players that sign up too late risk missing the first game, as they will not have enough hours practising safe contact, adds Pinno.
The youth football program will post their schedule through their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
The Battlefords Bucks play in the KFL, which is a league run by Saskatoon Minor Football. There are teams all around the province that
play in this league, including Prince Albert, Lloydminster, Martensville, Clavet and Saskatoon.
“Currently, these are the only games that we play in, but exhibition games with other local teams are definitely a possibility,” Pinno says.
Pinno says registrations cover the cost of most of the team’s yearly expenses such as referees and field rentals.
Equipment has been covered through generous donations from a variety of businesses in the community that have allowed the youth sports organization to purchase helmets and other expenses.
“We rely on donations and fundraisers to make purchas-
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es for our program to try and reduce the costs for players to play. Many homes may have seen the coaches and former players last year singing poorly in our ‘Bad Carolers’ fundraiser.”
The Bucks are a nine-man football team, that includes players in Grades 6 and 7.
The Blues, are a 12-man football team that includes players in Grade 8 and 9.
Pinno acknowledges their organization would need to need a minimum of 23 players for a nine-man team and 30 players for a 12-man team to see success.
“It takes a lot of players to make a strong football team and we are always looking for more players.”
Pinno is one of five coaches working with the Bantam team and also includes Paul Mitchell, Kenyon LaClare, Chris Browne and Andrew Waithman. Additionally, Paul Fransoo and Justin Isinger, help with the peewee team. Fransoo is the head coach of
the John Paull II Crusaders while Isinger is the defensive co-ordinator of the NBCHS Vikings.
“Mike Humenny has also been helpful with the transition to a community team. Without everyone listed, we wouldn’t be able to run our program or set up game days, as there is a lot of work that needs to go on behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, she is not a coach but Lianne Rhyhorchuk has been helping us with fundraising and social media which has given us more time to focus on coaching,” says Pinno.
The organization says if you took a current list of players from the Senior Vikings football team, many players had previously played for the Bucks program, starting in Grade 6. The current Grade 10s playing for the senior Vikings at NBCHS were the last group of Bucks that played before the program was shut down.
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By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent
Albert Richard Slack of Surrey B.C. searching for family history in the local area and Baljennie. He was at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford looking for his grandfather’s old axe cart the family donated to the Museum back when they were first starting to collect antiques as the Museum was first started at the North Battleford Airport hangar. When the Museum moved to the present day area a lot of antique items were taken
to the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. Not being able to find the old axe cart he mentioned Baljennie.
The Museum staff told him about Stanley Mills formally from Baljennie. Albert had been in the Baljennie area but could not find the cemetery where his grandfather, Rev. Charles Riley Weaver, was buried. He mentioned it to Stanley Mills, and he and Albert left the Museum to go out to Baljennie. He was so pleased that someone could help him.
There is pretty well no one left in Baljennie to ask any-
more. Even the old town site is gone. They went out to the St. Bridget’s Cemetery to see his grandfather’s grave site. Rev. Weaver passed away in 1922 at age 59 and was born in 1863.
The Weaver family had come to Western Canada from Ontario and was in various other areas, then came to St. Bridget’s Anglican Church after it was built in 1910. They lived across the creek from the church.
Henry Lorne Slack married Grace Steele and had a family of six children. That marriage ended, then Lorne
Stack married Emily Weaver daughter of Rev Weaver, and had another family. Albert Richard Stack was the second youngest of a family of 10 children.
Albert and his wife have been married for 63 years. He got married at 18 years old.
The Slack family come from Melita, Man. to live near Ruddell and later to the Baljennie area. Mrs Weaver was to be buried alongside her husband Rev Weaver but she left the area and moved to B.C. in 1938 later she moved to Hamilton, Ont. and died in 1940.
The Western Development Museum in North Battleford staff has been kept busy with rentals set up for some funerals, weddings and First Nations people. Some of the staff have been outside putting the finishings and painting some village buildings. The corn maze is attracting many of the visitors. The summer season is coming to a close soon. It has been a busy season. Volunteers are still welcome to come and work in the workshop. There is always something on the go. There have been a few to show up to help out where needed.
Harvesting has been going full swing until a thunderstorm and rainfall are holding them back. The power was off for a short time. The harvest did get off to a good start bringing in the different grains. The crops did vary from area to area. Some were good while others were late to harvest and not as good. After a two-month break, all the school students, teachers, and school bus drivers have all gone back to work. We had a great summer season to go on holiday, Now it’s back to the books and all your studies.
Worship Together
CFS staff serving at Community BBQ. Left to Right- Chantel Houle, Dawn Helperl, Katherine Ouellete, Danijela Kolosnjaji, Marg Tipton, Christopher Arsenault, and Patti Philip
