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Senator Jenny Spyglass Outdoor Arena officially opens
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
It was a time to honour an important Elder who has given so much to the community at the official opening of the new Senator Jenny Spyglass Outdoor Arena on Monday in North Battleford.
The event was first announced at North Battleford city council’s meeting back in September.
This outdoor rink is situated beside the Access Communications Centre and is available for use by the community free of charge.
From Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM), Spyglass serves as a senator appointed to the Battlefords Agency Tribal Council (BATC) and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).
The city noted Spyglass has enjoyed a lengthy political career and provides “thoughtful education to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members of the Battlefords about the residential schooling system, of which she is a survivor.”
The city hopes to honour Spyglass’s remarkable contributions to both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in the Battlefords.
Cheryl DeNeire,Director of Parks and Recreation, previously said Senator Jenny Spyglass has enjoyed a “distinguished career.” She has previously served as chief of the Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation and is the first woman appointed as a senator to both the Battlefords Agency Tribal Council (BATC) and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).
“A dedicated cultural ad-
visor, she works closely with local organizations, schools, and health centres, promoting inclusion, tradition, and healing,” DeNeire said.
“As a survivor of the St. Henri Residential School, Senator Spyglass frequently shares her experiences to educate Canadians on the history and devastating effects of the Canadian Residential School System,” DeNeire added.
“She offers support to those affected by intergeneration-
al trauma and aids Acahkos Awasisk – Star Children Indian Residential School Survivors in their ground searches for graves and archival research endeavours.”
Coun. Bill Ironstand also commended Spyglass for her many contributions to the community.
“I’m proud to say that Senator Jenny is a friend of mine,” he said. “I can’t get emotional, but she’s a wonderful asset to our commu-
nity, our region, our nation, and our Indigenous people. I’m so proud that when they asked me if they could move forward by asking you to accept this honour, I couldn’t think of anyone better in our community. Knowing that children for generations will pursue their goals in your rink, named for you, is a testament to how you’ve spent your life making life better for kids.”
With files from Cleo Ding
Shown are, left to right, Leslie Ann Smith (BATC), Senator Jenny Spyglass, Mayor Kelli Hawtin, and Battlefords Tribal Council Chief Wayne Semaganis, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo courtesy City of North Battleford
Battlefords’ Operation Red Nose ready for holidays
By Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
The safe ride option, Operation Red Nose in the Battlefords, is now in its 16th season of serving Saskatchewan. The opportunity gives holiday partygoers another home to get home safely. Operation Red Nose has been serving Canadians since 1983.
The Battlefords Concern for Youth organization is now running the program and says they have already been receiving calls for bookings in their second year of serving in this safe ride program.
Linda Coe-Kirkham, CFY Executive Director says, “We operate each evening with a minimum of three teams each night who head out in teams of two. We also require a minimum of two dispatch volunteers who communicate with our drivers and navigators to let them know the next pickup location. We have a core group of four volunteers who volunteer throughout the entire campaign. We have a total of 22 volunteers who form this year’s ORN Crew.”
Operation Red Nose is a free service to keep the roads safe in the Battlefords through the holiday season; although we really rely on the donations we receive.
For their inaugural year in 2023, Coe-Kirkham affirms,
“We dispatched 146 teams in 2023 providing a safe ride home for over 350 people. We only operated on Fridays and Saturdays during December of 2023. As we’ve already had calls about holiday gatherings in 2024 on Thursday evenings, we’ve added two Thursdays; Dec. 12 and 19 in addition to the regular weekend hours. We will be available from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. on each of the designated evenings. For New Year’s Eve, our hours will extend to 3 a.m.”
Battleford Concern for Youth is all about mentoring others and sharing awareness about making positive choices.
“Operation Red Nose is a really perfect fit for us. We have the opportunity to provide information about the programs we run with both volunteers and the patrons we drive home. We undertake some pretty unique programs and when we’re able to talk about the value of these for the youth we work with; well people seem to be generous with their donations when they know exactly how their dollars are used. “
The organization, CFY, Executive Director also acknowledges, “We are so lucky to have the support of the local car dealerships who donate vehicles for use by our teams each night. SGI looks after insurance for all of our
volunteers and the RCMP provide free screening of our volunteers. We have some tremendous support from Battlefords area businesses who provide snacks and coffee for our volunteers as well as cash donations that assist with gas and program support.”
Coe-Kirkham shouts out at least 24 businesses/organizations that have contributed to their efforts and they also
By SaskToday Staff
Saskatchewan RCMP have charged three people and seized multiple firearms following an investigation into drug trafficking in the Battlefords area.
On Nov. 28, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) North Battlefords Crime Reduction Team – Gang Task Force (CRT-GTF) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT), and the Battlefords Detachment executed search warrants at two homes – one in the 800 block of 107 Street and one in the 1000 block of 105 Street in North Battleford as part of a drug-trafficking investigation.
Officers arrested 16 individuals – nine females and seven males – at the two residences. Thirteen were later released without charges.
While executing the search
were beneficiaries of a generous individual donation from Leonard Parkinson.
Battlefords Concern for Youth took the reins from KidSport last year in looking after Operation Red Nose for the holiday season.
The safe ride opportunity includes a navigator and driver who pick up the client and someone drives them home in their own car with another ve-
warrants, officers located and seized methamphetamine and other evidence of drug trafficking, three firearms, ammunition, three replica firearms and body armour.
As a result of investigation, three individuals have been charged.
A 27-year-old woman, from North Battleford, is charged with: possession for the purpose of trafficking –methamphetamine; possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized; unsafe storage of firearms; and possession of weapon for dangerous purpose.
A 22-year-old woman, from North Battleford, is charged with: possession for the purpose of trafficking –methamphetamine.
A 32-year-old man from Kinistino, is charged with: weapons possession con -
hicle following to pick up the driver. These pick-up cars are donated by local dealerships.
SGI is a provincial sponsor of Operation Red Nose.
“SGI is proud to partner with Operation Red Nose to help Saskatchewan drivers get home safe again this year,” said JP Cullen, chief operating officer at SGI.
“Finding a safe ride home is a team effort and the volun-
teers who keep this program going every year take that to the next level. Their hard work helps people enjoy the holidays and get home safe, and that’s a win for everyone.”
SGI wants to remind drivers across the province that we all have a part to play in preventing impaired driving. Operation Red Nose is one of these options for holiday partygoers.
trary to order and fail to surrender authorization; possession of a prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized; unsafe storage of firearms; and possession of weapon for dangerous purpose.
The suspects made their first appearance in North
Battleford Provincial Court on Dec. 2. If you have information about drug trafficking, illegal gun use or gang activity in the Battlefords area, call the North Battleford Crime Reduction Team–Gang Task Force at 310-RCMP (7867).
Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish would like to thank the following people for their support of the “Visions of Sugarplums” Supper Auction on Nov. 16, 2024:
Pfeifer of the Tropical Inn Darla Ray and Staff of the Tropical Inn
To the donors of Artworks and Live auction Items: Faye Erickson, Lorraine Voegeli, Empress Carpet One, the Family of Irene Slotzer, Maurice & Diane MacGregor, Rosemarie Stadnyk, Helen Menssa, Ellyse & Dave Samchinsky, Lenora Hordos, Battleford Furniture, Chad Fittkau Lambs Door Service, Lorne & Chris Pollard, BTR Industrial & Ag Ltd., Battlefords Flooring Centre, Glen Gantefoer, John & Annette Jangula
To our Silent Auction donors & monetary donors:
Affordable Mattress & Furniture, Anderson Pump House, Andres Meat Shoppe, Andy Garvik- Innovation Wealth, Art Strueby, Artrageous Custom Framing, Austin’s Saddlery, Battleford Flooring Centre, Battleford Furniture Ltd., Battlefords Massage Therapy, Beaver Grill Asian Restaurant, Bee-Plus Workplace Solutions, Bill and Don’s Menswear & Shoes, Bliss & Bubs, BMB Asian Mart, Boston Pizza, Boutique Noir, Catholic Women’s League, Charles Baillargeon, Christa Burgardt, Christine George/ Epicure, Craig’s Boutique, Connie Sapriken, Craig’s Boutique, Dale & Carmelita Cameron, Danish Home Bakery, Darnel & Imelda Alcantara, Deb McNabb, Debbie and George MacGregor, Derek & Stacey Sieben, Discovery Co-op, Discovery Co-op Agro., Discovery Co-op Wine & Spirits, Domino’s Pizza, Dorothy Manegre, Dragon Palace, Elaine Iverson, Eternal Memories Funeral and Crematorium, Fabricland, Family Pizza, Fortress Windows & Doors, Gilbert Katerynych, Glen Gantefoer, Gold Eagle Casino, Gold Eagle Lodge, Helen Kayfish, Holistic Solutions/Joelle Kuntz, Home Hardware, Hudec Law Office, Humpty’s Restaurant, Irene Bohun, Janice Dela Cruz, Jill Sack, Joan Harrison, Jo-Anne Higgs, Joy Santos, J 2’s Custom Clothing, Judy Lavoie, Karolyn Kirby, K & K Glass, K & S Asphalt Services Ltd., Kelly Hughes, Kevin Monsebroten, Lavish Studio, Len & Jacquie Pawlus, Lina Lacoursiere & family, Lorne and Chris Pollard, Louis & Marjorie Lacoursiere, Lux Salon, Magic Lantern Theatres, Main Diner, Marie & Bob Urben, Marion Cramatte, Melissa Tkachuk, Meota & District Lakeside Golf Course, Milbanke Flowers-Urban Accents, Minute Muffler, Montana’s Restaurant, Neo & Vicky Legario, Noelle Bidwell, North Battleford Golf & Country Club, North Battleford Hyundai, North Battleford Toyota, Notre Dame Parish, Notre Dame School Staff, Outback RV Service & Repair, Party Lite/Janet Laird, Peavey Mart, Phase 4 Hair & Esthetics, Phill Asian Filipino Food Store, Platinum Salon & Spa, P & W Mechanical, QQ Nails, Raquel Manalang, RBC Wealth Management, Rose Balfour, Rose McDonald, Rustic Nine Golf Course, Ruth Mallari, 7/11 Store, Sigstad’s Prairie Catering, Sobeys, Sobeys Liquor Battleford, Splish Splash Auto, RV & Pet Wash, Styles Plus, Synergy Prints, Table Mountain, The Brick, The Flats Eatery & Drink, Theresa Brost, Theresa & Orville Bilous, Trig Energy Services, Triod Supply, Universal Church Supplies, Valley Ford, Wolf Garden Open Market
To our auctioneer: Neil Kramer; to our Emcee: Chris Pollard; to our entertainers: Brendan Legario, Jeff Arndt & Jennifer & Cecily Pfeifer
Special thanks to all who attended, all who donated, all who made purchases, and thanks to all our volunteers, especially the Fundraising Committee. With your help, we were able to make this event a huge success! All money raised will be used for many community and parish programs and events, as well as, for the on-going upkeep and repairs to our historic church and rectory.
Shown is an image of some of the items seized. Photo submitted by Saskatchewan RCMP
Healing, history, and hope: Indigenous leaders unite for a powerful ceremony at Fort Battleford
By Cleo Ding Staff Reporter
Indigenous leaders gathered last Wednesday at Fort Battleford not just to remember the past, but to heal from it — and to share those stories with the children.
With a feast and pipe ceremony, they reflected on painful moments from the past, including the 1885 mass hanging, the brutal legacy of residential schools, and the ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous people in Canada.
Elder from the Poundmaker First Nation Eric Tootoosis was invited to the ceremony to share the oral accounts of the events that led to the 1885 mass hanging with the audience.
“The truth of Wandering Spirit is that he survived, lived to an old age, and dispersed into different communities,” said Tootoosis.
Historical wounds and the mass hanging of 1885
“The whole story is that the incident was provoked by the abuse of the agents on Indigenous people, especially the sexual abuse of women and girls,” he explained. “They had to give themselves up to get provisions from the agents... In one instance, a prominent leader’s daughter was raped by an agent, which led to a gathering of people to take action.”
When the government’s agents came to Battleford, one of the leaders selected the agent he wanted to target.
“Agent Quinn was killed... they never looted. It was the settlers who looted the trading store,” Tootoosis continued.
This violent response, rooted in frustration over years of mistreatment, led to the wrongful execution of several individuals in what is now seen as a gross miscarriage of justice.
One of those targeted, Wandering Spirit, had a relative replace him on the hanging list, he said. Wandering Spirit later lived a full life, and his story became a symbol of survival amidst tragedy.
“These stories were not readily told, but we tell them now as survival stories — surviving war, surviving assault, and protecting what belongs to the unborn,” said Tootoosis.
Truth-telling and the fight for treaty rights
For Tootoosis, understanding his community’s history came a long way from one perspective to another.
“When I first heard them (the history), it was from an educational, non-Indigenous perspective, but then elders began sharing the truth, and that uplifted me. (That is what) made me feel uplifted and grateful that I’m still here.”
Sharing these truths is
not just about remembering the past, he said, but about ensuring future generations understand the deep-rooted struggles of their ancestors.
“And today, we continue that fight for survival. We have a unique story of survival, and we still haven’t been paid as treaty people.”
For decades, the Indigenous community has been fighting for fair compensation for the natural resources extracted from their lands.
“We agreed to live by the treaty, to share the land, but we haven’t received a fair share for the resources taken,” Tootoosis continued. “That is a continuing struggle, and it’s one that we need to address with future generations.”
Healing through ceremony
One of the powerful tools for healing, Tootoosis said, is ceremony.
“Today is for us to heal, to give thanks through prayer and to commemorate those who made this reality for us to be here today,” he said. “We don’t proceed without ceremony... it’s part of our tradition to honour the past and our ancestors.”
Donna Kahpeaysewat joined the ceremony with her family.
“History is what inspires me, and it brings me here today. We cannot let our history die…Our ancestors were the first ones to step on this land, and that history is ours to carry forward.
“At home, I talk about history with my grandkids, and that inspires me to come here to feast and learn from the elders. That’s my passion.”
Kahpeaysewat, a survivor of the Day School system who single-parented all her life, said teaching her children about their heritage has been a big part of her parenting.
“What’s amazing is that you’re accepting an Indigenous person. When I was in high school, there was only a little bit of discussion about our people.”
Traditional dancing was a passion of hers, and at 64, Kahpeaysewat is proud to have picked it up again.
“After we adopted a son from Africa, he pointed out that in other countries, nobody knows we exist as First Nations people,” she said. “But now, nationally and internationally, people are learning about us. One day, if I have the chance, I’d love to dance our traditional heritage in another country.”
‘The real reconciliation’
While the pain of the past remains, leaders like David Pelletier, Indigenous veteran and president of the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association, are working to bridge the divide between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
“I’m here (attending the ceremony) to try and pull two communities together,” Pelletier said. “It’s time we realize that we live together in this country. We need to unite, not divide.”
Pelletier added his years in the military have opened his eyes to understand and live towards “the real reconciliation.”
“I’m also the mayor of Paynton now, so I’m stuck in between two cultures – the white culture and the native culture. And right now what I’m doing is I’m trying to pull those cultures together.”
And today served as a “stepping stone,” he said, adding that tourism can lead the way to unite the two communities.
“They’re going to come and see, this is what the non native people did to the native people. This is what the non native people want with the non-native native. This is what the native people want to accomplish with the non native people.
“And it’s something that they can build together,” Pelletier said. “[Tourism] opens us to the world, our situation, the good and the bad, the white situation, the good and the bad. It opens it up to the world. They come and see, and they’ll see the truth here. They won’t see they won’t see the fantasized cowboys and Indian western movies. You’ll see the real people.”
Honoring the past, securing the future
The struggle for reconciliation is far from over, and community advocates like
Pelletier, and Kahpeaysewat are determined to continue the work of healing and teachings of peace, respect, and unity.
“We must honour the land, the sky, the birds, and the animals,” Pelletier said. “That’s where we come from, and we must share that wisdom. It’s not about drugs or violence; it’s about peaceful coexistence with Mother Nature.”
“I participated in our ceremonies, and my wish and prayer is that all nations come together,” said Kahpeaysewat. “Because it’s tiring and negative to see how divided we are. Politics divides nations, but the non-political part is that no one wants to be divided. So that is my mission.”
“Today is for us to heal from that spirit of the ceremony, to take that away and make this into and now creating and sharing the stories of survival,” Tootoosis said.
With the Fort’s help, banners will be ready for the public by the end of March 2025. There will be six banners displayed inside the room and two outside. These banners will largely focus on the 1885 mass hanging of eight men and share the history from the First Nations perspective.
“We will now have the right to speak of it this year, and as we move on improving relations with the Indian and non Indian community and making tourism be a part of the tourism industry,”
Eric Tootoosis tells about the history of the First Nations people and specifically the 8 men who were hung in Canada’s largest mass hanging on November 27 1885 (Wandering Spirit, Miserable Man, Round the Sky, Bad Arrow, Iron Body, Little Bear, Crooked Leg, and Man Without Blood)
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LtoR: Bryan Tootoosis, David Pelletier, Tami Conley-Blais, Ames Leslie and Eric Tootoosis
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By R.H. Wood
North Battleford
Well, there you have it. If Mr. T was aware of my thoughts and suggestions about the GST holiday, then he obviously chose to ignore my advice. To save $100 on GST, you have to spend $2000 on items to which the tax normally applies. Over Christmas you will be expected to extravagance on meals out, children’s toys, books and clothes, certain alcoholic beverages and snacks. It is not likely you will notice the GST holiday on individual items as the savings are relatively
Letter to the Editor Crime, reputation, and the roadblock to North Battleford’s future
I hope that the newly elected officials do well for this city. It is a tough job to find the priorities. Something that I found disturbing during my campaign was some that were saying ‘It is like this everywhere’ when the subject of crime is approached. It is not. Unless you believe that we should average three murders in a city our size is acceptable. We have great things to offer in the Battlefords that most will never know. In my travels from Nova Scotia to Vancouver, when asked where you are from, the next comment will be about our reputation for crime.
I do not see much point in canvassing businesses to relocate here unless we deal with the elephant in the room. The Study with recommendations prepared by MNP (a Canadian accountancy firm) of the Community Safety and Wellbeing plan as well as the preceding Strategic Plan and the Sage program which looks very much the same. As the Sage program also had high expectations of success, I see that we have not gained enough ground to slow the progress of crime or diminish our damaging reputation. My complaint with the programs, is that in the complicated Organization Chart, you can have all the targets in the world but when there is no accountability with so many involved, each branch’s incremental advancement is lost in the shuffle.
I don’t want to take away from the efforts of the individuals involved in bettering the lives of the people here. In all the City Annual reports of the last decade Crime and economic development has been top of the list to achieve, and yet we have lost 759 people since 2016 and projecting an additional loss of 489 in the next four years. We are quickly reaching a tipping point that the mayor and city council need to take some drastic action to reverse. I think it all must start at the top and set the stage for success. Unless the city council looks at the crime rate and reputation that ensues as the number one roadblock to succeed in economic development and the safety of our citizens. Terry Caldwell, business owner in North Battleford
Deficits and Tariffs Ahead
small but supposed to make you vote aright.
I have calculated for family subsistence on Christmas day an average 12-pound turkey is required. An equivalent of this repast would be 4 grain fed antibiotic free succulent rotisserie chickens. The saving on each one of these would be a maximum of 75 cents or $3.00 for the Christmas
dinner, which most pleasingly would add to the satisfaction. A turkey would have cost much less but would have no GST savings and you would have to cook it. Are all the trimmings tax free e.g. the sprig of holly and the Christmas crackers to be pulled only by children?
The $250 payment for working taxpayers is so ill conceived it may well bring down the government. As suggested it will add $4.7 billion to the national deficit. This figure with the GST holiday ($1.6 billion) adds up to $6.3 billion. For the rebate
program to be expanded to the satisfaction of the BLOC and the NDP a further $2 billion at least would be required. It is widely understood by the electorate that these two programs are highly inflationary, unnecessary and vote catching and add some $9 billion to the deficit and waste Chrystia’s Christmas holiday by exceeding her “guardrail” guidelines.
In its current form employed couples would receive $500 while full-time students, invalids and retirees would receive nothing. I’m afraid that Mr. T’s April reward/rebate plan is doomed. It should be
scrapped and its progenitors fired.
Mr. Trump’s tariff plan has thrown a cat amongst the pigeons causing Mr. T. to Challenger down to Mar-aLago in a panic. No doubt he is claiming brotherhood and seeking special dispensation but with his damaged ear Mr. Trump will not be hearing him. MAGA protectionism is coming like it or not and this country stands to suffer greatly. For example, the reckless $40 billion underwriting of the EV battery plants so vigorously promoted by Mr. Champagne will become a
Management
nightmare. Champagne will taste like Buckley’s. The cost of keeping our U.S. border secure and supporting asylum seekers will further crush our economy and add to inflation.
In my 19th. September 2023 Wood Pile article, I wrote that “While at the U.N. Mr. T should motion that hostilities in Ukraine are to cease with concession, conciliation and partition. Humiliation and loss of face is better than this senseless thankless loss of life on both sides”. I added “this simply cannot go on”. We are looking to Mr. Trump to keep his Ukraine promise.
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By Cleo Ding Staff Reporter
The dust has finally settled on a tight race for city council, with Ross MacAngus officially securing the final seat after a judicial recount confirmed his 1,085 votes.
The recount was conducted using the city’s electronic voting machines, following local Vote Counting Machine Bylaw. A judge oversaw the process, personally reviewing all the ballots to ensure fairness and accuracy. According to the Local Government Election Act, the costs of the recount would be shared by the parties involved, though the details of those costs were not discussed at that time.
After Alan Wiese requested a recount, having been just two votes behind, the final tally confirmed the results remained unchanged — leaving MacAngus in the race’s final spot.
With the final tally confirmed, North Battleford’s new mayor and council took their oaths of office in a cer-
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BATTLEFORD — Angele Rose of Battleford, was presented with the National Award of Merit at the Air Cadet League AGM held in Regina Oct. 26.
This is the second time she has been presented with this award. In 2017, she was nationally honoured for securing vital funding to install new flooring at the air cadet hall in North Battleford.
The National Award of Merit is presented to Air Cadet League members who have displayed unwavering meritorious service. The Saskatchewan Air Cadet League works with all air cadet units in the province. The Provincial Awards Committee nominated Rose for this national recognition.
emony held at Don Ross Centre Council Chambers Dec. 2 evening.
The event began with a traditional land acknowledgement, offered by outgoing Mayor David Gillan, who took a moment to reflect on the council’s legacy. “It’s really an honour to be here this evening as the outgoing mayor and welcoming the new council,” Gillan said.
“Congratulations to all of you for being elected for another four years, and I’m sure the city is in great hands. We have such a great new mayor and a great new council.”
The land acknowledgement paid respect to the Indigenous ancestors of the land. Gillan concluded the address by reaffirming the ongoing relationship between the city and its Indigenous communities.
City Manager Randy Patrick announced first-time councillors Rodney Fedler and Dennis Mercer, along with returning members Kent Lindgren, Greg Lightfoot, Thomas Bill Ironstand,
During the pandemic, the local air cadet unit lost many of its parents, who comprised the squadron sponsoring committee tasked with fundraising. The unit was in dire need of financial assistance to keep it solvent. In the summer of 2021, Rose became aware of the critical situation and stepped into the role of fundraiser.
With the assistance of friends and support from the local Air Cadet staff, Rose planned and executed numerous profitable fundraisers. Over the next few years, Rose’s skill and enthusiasm helped raise significant funds for the local air cadet program to recover financially. This economic stability permitted them to complete various projects and allowed the unit to grow.
Ross MacAngus, and Kelli Hawtin.
Of special note was Hawtin, who made history as North Battleford’s first female mayor in history.
“She will be our first city woman city mayor. I think that’s quite an accomplishment,” Patrick said.
After the introductions, the ceremony proceeded to the swearing-in of each councilor, with Judge Michelle Baldwin presiding over the oath of office. The new councilors solemnly pledged to “truly, faithfully, and impartially” carry out the duties of their office, vowing to abide by the city’s code of ethics and disclose any conflicts of interest.
During her election campaign in October, Hawtin shared her vision for leadership and her priorities for
the city.
“The mayor’s job is to work on behalf of Council, representing the will and wishes of Council. If Council wants to tackle issues like housing or work with developers, it’s up to the mayor to meet with those groups and bring the information back to Council for decision-making.”
She also addressed ways to build public trust in the Council: “If people don’t know that the city is communicating credible information, they don’t have information at all. One thing I’d like to do, if Council permits, is work on a communications plan for significant events in the community.”
As North Battleford’s
leadership in the next four years takes shape, the city is set for a new era of growth and progress — one that the new council plans to tackle head-on.
“We are adjourned,” came the final announcement as the new council took their place, said Mayor Hawtin, ready to serve the community.
By Staff Reporter
The Battlefords RCMP is once again teaming up with the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre to host their annual “Fill-the-Cruiser” food drive on Saturday, Dec. 7.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., RCMP officers will be collecting food and cash donations outside Wal-Mart on Carlton Trail, Discover Co-op Food Store at Territorial Place Mall, and Sobeys on
Territorial Drive. The goal is to fill an RCMP cruiser with donations to support the local food bank and help families in need during the holidays.
“Last year Battlefords RCMP’s Fillthe-Cruiser collected more than 15,000 lbs of food for our shelves which was absolutely amazing. The food hamper programs we offer are helping more than 2,100 people every month – almost 50 per cent are children,” said Erin
Katerynych, Executive Director of the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre.
“We encourage everyone to stop by, chat with our officers, donate, and make a difference,” said Cpl. Steve Bell, with Battlefords RCMP.
All donations will go to the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre to support local families this holiday season.
The 2024-2028 North Battleford City Council is sworn into office at the inaugural ceremony, with outgoing Mayor David Gillan delivering the land acknowledgment and Judge Michelle Baldwin administering the oaths of office. Photos courtesy City of North Battleford
Greg Lightfoot
Dennis Mercer
Kelli Hawtin
Bill Ironstand
Kent Lindgren Ross MacAngus
Rodney Fedler
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Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Encouraged by Economic Initiatives in Speech from the Throne
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) is pleased that several important economic issues impacting Saskatchewan businesses have been outlined in the 2024 Speech from the Throne.
“We are very encouraged to see that the Government of Saskatchewan has addressed priorities that are important to businesses across the province, such as the need for tax relief and tax incentives to spur economic growth,” said Prabha Ramaswamy, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.
Key Priorities Addressed in the Speech Economic Growth and Investment
Board Meeting 2024-Meeting #9
December 17th, 2024 12 Noon
“Businesses across the province are eager for gover nment actions that encourage growth, foster innovation, and strengthen our workforce,” said Ramaswamy “In particular, our organization looks forward to working with the gover nment and our partner Chambers of Commerce across the province to facilitate a young entrepreneur bursary that will support start-ups and local businesses.”
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Board Meeting 2024-Meeting #10
January 14th, 2025 12 Noon
Chamber of Commerce Building North Battleford, SK.
Open to Members
Policies that stimulate economic activity and attract investment are vital to Saskatchewan’s future. The Chamber is encouraged by the gover nment’s plan to introduce a new investment tax incentive to stimulate private investment.
Tax Policy and Business Competitiveness
Effective tax policy is essential to enabling Saskatchewan businesses to grow and compete on a global scale Today, the Gover nment of Saskatchewan committed to maintaining the small business tax at 1%, an action the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has been advocating for over the past few years.
This will be an important step toward reducing financial pressures on businesses and fostering an environment for innovation and job creation
Labour Market and Workforce Development
This initiative will position the province as a competitive destination for both domestic and inter national investment. Supporting local businesses and attracting new opportunities helps to sustain economic growth.
Labour shortages remain a significant challenge for businesses across Saskatchewan Initiatives announced today, such as a 20% increase to the Graduate Retention Plan benefit and a new $5,000 Class 1 Truck Driver Training rebate, are important steps toward building a skilled and resilient workforce to meet the demands of a growing economy. Additionally, the introduction of a young entrepreneur bursary, administered by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, will foster entrepreneurship and innovation, supporting the next generation of local business leaders.
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Gover nment initiatives announced in the Throne Speech focusing on education, health care, and community safety are also welcomed by the Chamber, as they contribute to making Saskatchewan an attractive place for individuals and organizations to live, work, and do business.
“Today’s announcements provide an opportunity to invest in and strengthen our province’s economy. We look forward to collaborating with the gover nment to advance many of the goals identified in the Throne Speech,” said Ramaswamy
Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat: New Analysis Reveals Severe Economic Fallout for Both Canada and the U.S.
-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab (BDL) has released alarming new figures on the economic fallout of the 25% tariff on U.S. imports proposed by President-elect Donald Trump. Building on its recent Partners in Prosperity report, these new findings highlight the far-reaching consequences for both economies. In the scenario where other countries impose retaliatory tariffs on their imports from the United States:
Our two economies are deeply integrated in agriculture (the food we eat), manufacturing (the cars we drive), the financial system (funding household spending and business investments), energy markets (powering our economy) and more
• Canada’s GDP would shrink by 2.6% (or roughly CAD $78 billion), costing Canadians approximately $1,900 per person annually
• U.S. GDP would shrinkby 1.6% (or roughly USD $467 billion), costing Americans approximately $1,300 per person annually.
“A 25% tariff applied across-the-board on all U.S imports could push Canada’s economy into recession by the middle of 2025. But these results also underscore Canada’s economic importance to the U.S. something that’s often underappreciated south of the border. Make no mistake, if Trump imposed these tariffs, it would represent a significant negative shock to the U.S. economy It would raise costs for businesses, make American production less competitive internationally, and raise prices even more for consumers who’ve recently suffered through the pandemic and the highest inflation in generations ”
• Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist. Canadian Chamber of Commerce Canada and the U.S. share one of the world’s most integrated trading relationships, with three-quarters of trade involving business inputs, rather than finished goods The updated model results find that American tariffs would hit key industries like energy, autos, mining, and pharmaceuticals the hardest.
The flip side of this - Canada’s economic importance to the U.S. - is underappreciated south of the border Many Americans and their elected officials don’t know that Canada is the top export market for the U.S nationally and for 34 individual states. This relationship matters not only along the norther n U.S border, in places like Michigan and Montana, but across the entire U.S. economy, reaching all the way down to the Souther n border in Mississippi and Florida.
In this time of growing protectionism, Canada is a critical and reliable supply chain partner for U.S. companies and consumers. Conventional trade discussions typically imagine finished goods crossing the border But this report shows that over three-quarters of our bilateral trade with the U.S. is business inputs, such as manufacturing parts, energy and capital goods. In fact, given cross-border operations, a significant share of Canadian exports to the U.S. are actually inputs for U.S. companies that originally came from other U.S. companies. These complex linkages mean:
1. Canadian exports to the U.S. indirectly boost incomes, create jobs and raise wages for other U.S. businesses and workers, beyond the immediate transactions.
2. Maintaining efficient cross-border supply chains makes both countries more competitive, benefitting workers and businesses and increasing economic resilience to global shocks.
3. Trump's tariffs will disrupt these long-established trade patter ns, raising costs for businesses, and raising prices for consumers that just suffered through a pandemic and the highest inflation in generations.
Canada and the U.S make things together in impressive commercial relationships that have grown over decades. It simply makes more sense to work together than to go it alone. You can read and see more on the
Lieutenant Gover nor of Saskatchewan Russell Mirasty
Ray Fox awarded Queen’s Jubilee Medal for lifetime of community service
By Cleo Ding Staff Reporter
Ray Fox, a longtime community leader and former city councillor, born and raised in Sweetgrass F.N., has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in recognition of his decades of service to his community: through his work with local food banks, homelessness initiatives, and legal aid services.
“Maybe I’ve got a big mouth,” he said when asked how he got the medal, laughing. “But I’ve always been involved in the community, and I just keep doing what I can.”
Fox’s path to the Jubilee Medal began over 15 years ago when he was first nominated by a local senator. Since then, Fox has been recognized multiple times for his public service, including receiving the provincial Premier’s Award for Public Service.
“I’m in my later years and semi-retired now. I don’t really have a job per se, but I’m still involved in the community as much as I can.”
He’s been at the forefront of several local initiatives, including helping to relocate the community food bank to the Friendship Centre when the Salvation Army closed its doors.
Fox also works with culture. For the past three decades, he’s worked to honour the memory of seven Indigenous men who were executed in 1885 during the North-West Rebellion, including Wandering Spirit, a Cree warrior.
“Their remains are mixed up, so we can’t separate them,” he said. “We’re still trying to figure out how to properly honour them, but it’s a long and complicated process.”
As he reflects on his work, Fox remains focused on continuing to help those who need it most.
“For a while, when I reached retirement, I was
just sitting around, waking up at seven in the morning and asking, ‘What am I going to do today?’” said Fox.
“I found a new path. It was really tough for a while with nothing to do. You know, it’s hard when you reach retirement – Everything just stops all of a sudden,” he said.
Fox’s work is a reminder that community service is often more than just helping people in the short term—it’s about tackling deeper issues that require long-term commitment.
“When somebody important, like the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, recognizes what you’re doing, I think it gives you a little more motivation.”
Art Notes: Creative Self-Care
Submitted by Brianne
Hager
The holiday season can be a whirlwind of to-do lists, social commitments, and endless gift shopping. Amid the hustle and bustle, creating holiday-themed art offers a chance to slow down and reconnect with the joy of the season.
Whether you are sketching cozy winter scenes, painting festive ornaments, or crafting handmade cards, the act of creating allows you to focus on the moment, leaving the holiday stress behind. It’s a wonderful way to express gratitude and share warmth, whether through your own artistic exploration or by gifting
your creations to loved ones.
Art Notes Creative Self Care
Art-making can also be a form of self-care during this busy time. Picking up a brush or pencil, even for a few minutes a day, gives you a chance to pause, breathe, and find comfort in the creative process. The themes of the season— twinkling lights, frosty landscapes, and cheerful decorations—are uplifting and brimming with inspiration.
The holiday season can be a whirlwind of to-do lists, social commitments and endless gift shopping Amid the hustle and bustle, creating holiday - themed art offers a chance to slow down and reconnect with the joy of the season Whether you are sketching cozy winter scenes, painting festive ornaments or crafting handmade cards, the act of creating allows you to focus on the moment, leaving the holiday stress behind It’s a wonderful way to express gratitude and share warmth, whether through your own artistic exploration or by gifting your creations to loved ones
Art - making can also be a form of self-care during this busy time
So grab your favorite supplies, pour a cup of something warm, and let the spirit of the holidays guide your creativity. You might just find that a little artistic escape makes the season brighter and more meaningful. For information about Battlefords Art Club, email: battlefordsartclub@gmail. com.
Picking up a brush or pencil even for a few minutes a day gives you a chance to pause, breathe and find comfort in the creative process The themes of the season - twinkling lights frosty landscapes and cheerful decorations - are actually uplifting and brimming with inspiration So grab your favorite supplies, pour a cup of something warm and let the spirit of the holidays guide your creativity You might just find that a little artistic escape makes the season brighter and more meaningful
Baseball Sask., ten-time winner of Baseball Canada’s Province of the Year award
By Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
Submitted by Brianne Hager
In its annual national awards banquet in Halifax, Baseball Canada announced that Baseball Saskatchewan has won the ‘Province of the Year’ award for the tenth time.
Now a 10-time winner of the Province of the Year Award, with the first being awarded in 1986.
Adam Morissette, Baseball Canada, tells the News-Optimist, “Baseball
Sask. scored first in the categories of Governance, Coach and Umpire Development while placing near the top in Program Delivery and Membership. Highlights also included placing players on Baseball Canada’s Women’s and Junior National Teams and winning two silver medals at the Baseball Canada National Championships. “ Saskatchewan’s governing body for the province’s baseball programs has ex-
perienced growth, including the addition of female teams and players competing at national levels, amongst other success stories.
For information about Battlefords Art Club email battlefordsartclub@gmail com
Baseball Sask. was established in 1959 as the provincial governing body and are members of Baseball Canada, Western Canada Baseball Association, International Baseball Association and Sask. Sport. This organization is currently serving approximately 13,000 members.
Ray Fox holds his Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal on Oct. 7 for over 15 years of community service, including work on food banks and homelessness. Photo by Cleo Ding
December at TheClub
Tisthe season to be jolly!
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•Monday, December 2nd – 2025 Membershipsa vailable& AnnualChristmas Supper registration opens!
•Wednesday,December 4th – Guitar Program.
•Saturday, December7th – IFCU Saturday Program: Unleashyoursweet tooth!
•Tuesday,December10th – Hockey registration opens!
•Wednesday,December 11th– Guitar Program.
•Saturday, December14th – IFCU Saturday Program: Happy Howl-idays!
•Monday, December 16th – BGCBattlefords AnnualChristmas Supper!
•Wednesday,December 18th – Guitar Programends
•Friday, December20th – EarlyDismissalDay (programming begins at classdismissal!)
•Saturday, December21st – IFCU Saturday Program: Baking SpiritsBright!
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•Tuesday,December24th to Wednesday,January 1st – Officeand allProgramming CLOSED forthe holiday season.Merry Christmas& Ha ppy NewYear!
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By Kathy Utri Correspondent
Correction: You do not have to pay at the Chamber of Commerce money tree draw. Draw boxes are in local businesses and anyone age 18 or over can enter (no purchase necessary). You will have to be at the Museum’s Winter Fest on Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m. MST to grab money from the tree if your name is drawn. Thank you to the Maidstone Community Health Committee for bringing us another beautiful Festival of Trees. The attractive outdoor arrangement was won by Linda Sewell. The committee is appreciative of such a supportive community through their years of involvement. This was the last year the Health Committee will be doing the festival but some interest has been expressed to keep it going so we will hope for next year.
Congratulations to Clint Farrell who won $1,000 in the Maidstone Legion Club Room November 50/50 and thanks to all who entered. Half of the Legion’s share will go to Maidstone Food Bank. There will not be a 50/50 draw for December.
Waseca Community Centre’s Cookie Bingo on Dec. 1 was well attended with lucky players winning a variety of
delicious goodies donated by local bakers. Elaine Hewson won the blackout, taking home an awesome “Let It Snow” wreath (donated and made by Deb Chapman) and a lovely snowflake container of cookies. Be sure to mark Dec. 22 on your calendar for Waseca Community Centre’s Santa Day at 1 p.m. with horse-drawn sleigh rides by Do It Again Ranch Adventures, Christmas story time, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, snacks/hot chocolate and fireworks.
After the first game’s weather cancellation, Northwest Hawks started their season on a road trip to Swift Current last weekend, playing and winning all 3 games, a doubleheader against Swift Current Colts (Black) (9-1 and 5-1) and a single versus Swift Current Colts (White) (3-1). Way to play, team! Come out to cheer us on in our home tournament, The Northwest Cup at Hillmond SK on Dec. 7-8.
Maidstone Senior Jets home opener on Nov. 29 against Glaslyn North Stars was a 5-4 win. Congrats to the team and to the 50-50 winner, Kally Jurke. On Nov. 30 the Jets played in Battleford versus Beaver Blues with a 4-2 win. Great start to the season! Perdue Pirates
will be in Maidstone for the Jets next game on Sat., Dec. 7 at 8 p.m.
Remember to take in Maidstone Museum’s Winter Fun Fest on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. MST. Co-sponsored by Maidstone Chamber of Commerce, it will be an afternoon of outdoor fun with lights, music, games, fires, refreshments, and the chamber’s Money Tree draw at 4:30 (entry boxes at local merchants), ending with fireworks at 5 p.m. Other upcoming events: Dec. 6 Fri. from 5 to 9 p.m. Maidstone Bowling Alley’s Christmas Bowl (Turkey Shoot 7 p.m., Santa Photos 6 to 7 p.m.)
Dec. 7 Sat. Maidstone Kin Club Christmas Party Dec. 8 Sun. Milleton Community Hall Christmas Potluck 5 p.m.
Dec. 8 Sun. Deadline for donations to Maidstone Food Bank/Kin Club Food Drive. Dec.10 Tues. Deadline to enter your house, business or property in Kin Club’s “Twinkle Tour” at MaidstoneKinClub@gmail.com. Dec.12 Thurs. Midwest Family Connections “Sask Outreach Family Play and Learn” at Ratushniak Elementary. Kids 0-6 years and parents. No charge. 10 a.m. MST.
Maidstone Community Health Committee Visited Santa on Nov. 21, 2024 during Their Final Festival of Trees. Left to right, back: Megan Rhinehart, Nicole Winterholt, Vickie Bailey, front: Maxine Johner, Angie Perkins. Photo courtesy of Angie Perkins
Borden farmers’ market rings in the holidays with a packed craft and bake sale
By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
Borden Farmers’ Market held a very successful Christmas Craft and Bake Sale in the Borden Community Centre on Nov. 30 with over 30 vendors selling their crafts, baking and home-based business wares. The event was quite crowded starting at 11 a.m. until the early afternoon and Grad 2025 sold lunch in the Senior’s Room, offering chilli, buns, sweets and beverages and also selling tickets on a large gift basket full of goodies that were won by Mary Werezak of Radisson. There were also draws in the Farmer’s Market hall and these went to Jackie Meister, Tom Hrenkiw Taylor Schroeder of Borden and Barb Cousins of Radisson.
Borden Community Centre was very busy on Sunday, Dec. 1, with four events going on in the afternoon – a birthday party in the Bowling Alley, another party in the Norman Smith Room, a baby shower in the Friendship Club Room and the Borden Lion’s Festival of Music in the main hall. The baby shower was for mom-to-be Brooklyn (Cole) Sutherland and the event started with everyone enjoying a delicious lunch of fruit and veggie platters, decorated cupcakes and cookies along with beverages and a chocolate fountain to get a cup of chocolate to dip your fruit in. For the shower, the tables were decorated with figurines of deer and rocking horses, Winnie the Pooh theme wooden centrepieces, and a large arch of green, gold, and white balloons over the head table. The guests enjoyed playing a few games of fill-in-the-blanks, and then Brooklyn opened the many beautiful and useful gifts, thanking everyone for coming and for the gifts. As you came in each guest was given an envelope and thank you card to write their
address on then these will be given out or mailed out.
The Borden and District Lions held their annual Festival of Christmas Music in the Borden Community Centre on the afternoon of Dec. 1. Lion Kendall Redhead was emcee and first up were Carrie Harkness and Archie Wainwright singing Silver Bells, Archie sang Marshmallow World and Carrie, who also played the guitar, sang Little Drummer Boy. Bob Wardhaugh, playing keyboard, sang “We’re the Famous Borden Lions,” recited a humourous poem he had written about the Borden Senior’s Enchanted Forest Bus Trip and all the incidents that happened, and sang Halleluiah and Huron Carol. With Jamie Brandrick playing the guitar, Kendall Redhead sang Winter Wonderland, Run, Rudolph Run and Santa Baby, Hurry Down the Chimney Tonight. Adrain Waskewitch, wearing his traditional Blue and White Grass Dance Costume and porcupine headdress, explained what all the beadwork and colours sewn in his costume meant, that he was originally from the Onion Lake Reserve but is now EMO co-ordinator working with the Village and RM of Great Bend. Adrian then went up on stage and showed his many vigorous native dance moves. With Mary Thiessen playing the piano, Peter Thiessen sang three songs including “Christmas Comes With Joy” and “I’m Glad I Know Jesus”, then the quartet of Russ and Eileen Fountain with Chris Shultz and Ed Neufeld playing guitars, sang Christmas Carol and Christmas Time is Coming. The children all gathered around the large decorated tree while Kendall Redhead read “T’was The Night Before Christmas”, then with Jamie playing guitar Tom Redhead and Jamie sang “You’re a Mean One
Mr. Grinch”. The overhead screen then displayed the words for everyone to sing along to “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Deck the Halls,” “Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Everyone presents then enjoyed hot chocolate with marshmallows, coffee or tea with a variety of cookies and squares. Any funds that were put in the boot will be used by the Borden and District Lions Club to ensure the continued support and services provid-
ed to the Community. St. John’s Anglican Church was beautifully decorated for the Advent season and gracing the front were 10 poinsettas bought and placed there by members in memory of loved ones which will be taken home before Christmas. The church donated funds of $5,500 to the Borden Ministerial Fund, Radisson Christmas Fund, Saskatoon Friendship Inn, Saskatoon Food Bank, Borden Care Home and Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre.
Kendall Redhead reading Twas The Night Before Christmas to the children. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk
Adrian Waskewitch demonstrating one of his dancest. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk
By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
We have no choice but to adapt to the cold temperatures which feel like down in the January deep freeze. On the bright side, this week it’s warming up so many people will be out and about doing their Christmas shopping. This is when we have to have a lot of patience waiting in line at the store check-outs.
Things are usually pretty quiet in our small hamlet Mayfair but the Christmas Market re-scheduled for this past Sunday saw many people coming through the hall doors. Santa brought small gifts for the young excited children which makes this event extra special. Thank you to all the hard-working volunteers for having another successful Christmas-related outing for others to visit/shop and enjoy the atmosphere.
Lots of events are coming up in the nearby village of Maymont. The Maymont Seniors Club is hosting a potluck and social this Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the seniors hall on Main Street. The next seniors meeting is on Monday, Dec 9th at 2:00 p.m. Contact Bill Sherlock 306- 2017 Terry Skopyk 306 389-2171 or Debbie Pattinson 306 480-9036 for $20.00 memberships which gives a person many benefits for belonging to the club.
12 and under are free. Please call Adam at 306 821-2507 for more info.
Fielding (hamlet in between Radisson and Maymont) is having their Wildlife Federation Annual Horn Scoring on Friday, Dec. 13 in Maymont Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with $5.00 admission which includes chili and a bun. Horn scoring costs $10.00 and there will be raffle tables, 50/50 tickets and much more for an enjoyable outing. New memberships were sold during the evening. Children
Radisson Christmas bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10:00-3:30 in the Goodrich Events Center address: 310 Albert Street. Call Jim Whiteman at 306 230-0008 for more info. Many working moms do not find the time to do any extra baking this time of the year so they appreciate the home-baked goodies to have on hand for extra holiday company.
The North Battleford Laboratory Service Centre offers two options to access laboratory and electrocardiogram (ECG) services
1. Book appointments online by scanning the QR code with your mobile device, by visiting www.saskhealthauthority.ca or by calling 1-833-727-5826.
You will need your health card, a cell phone number or an email address to book online. If you do not have a health card, cell phone number or an email address call 1-833-727-5829.
2. Same Day Walk-In Services
LABORATORY SERVICE CENTRE
Primary Health Centre – Frontier Mall, 11427 Railway Avenue, North Battleford, SK 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (closed weekends and statutory Holidays)
Healthy People, Healthy Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority works in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
The ever-so-popular Kaiser Tournament in Maymont Memorial Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14 7:00 p.m. with a $10.00 admission fee. Coffee/ dainties and 50/50 draw.
Every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in Ruddell Hall there are locals playing cards/games. If you want afternoon excitement come join the action. Please bring a snack to share. Cost minimum.
Rabbit Lake Library volunteers regularly go to the seniors’ home (Rose Gill
In my Yuma, Arizona trailer park on Veteran’s Day (Remembrance Day in Canada), there was a celebration of all those who served in the military, including Canadians. Almost 90 years old, “Skip” still fits into the uniform he proudly wears every Nov. 11.
Lodge) in Rabbit Lake to assist the residents in making crafts. This time of the year the projects are Christmas-related.
Maymont School is having their Christmas concert next Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:00 p.m. I’m looking forward to attending as I have two grandchildren of age able to
be involved. Many schools opt out of having this annual event as there are many immigrant students etc. that don’t celebrate the birth of Christ. When our country was established hundreds of years ago Christianity. Christianity was a ‘building block’ for a strong nation to keep Canadian citizens together.
Five weeks ago, driving through Nevada en route to Yuma, Arizona, my friends and I could see a rainstorm coming towards us. The clouds swelled up, and driving in the rain was refreshing. So much diversity in the landscape across many U.S. states. Photos by Elaine Woloshyn
During theholidays, you oftenhear tragic storiesofpeoplelosingtheir lives in road accidentsinvolving alcohol anddruguse However,these tragediescan be prevented. Here areafew simple tipstoensureyou andthose around you stay safe this festive season.
ARE YO UA DR IV ER ?
Even if you feel okaytodrive,it’sa proven fact that consumingalcohol anddrugs no matterhow much —will still impair your judgment. It’s best to have aplanof actionbeforeyou go out.Consider arranging to stay overnight at theparty locationor
assign adesignateddriverfor your group. Otheroptions forgetting homesafely includehiringa rideshareservice or taxi or taking public transit.
ARE YO UA PA SSEN GER OR WI TN ESS ?
If you noticethatsomeone is unfittodrive andstill intends to getbehindthe wheel, speak up! Letthemknow it’snot okayand suggest alternativeoptions.The same appliesifyou’re apassengerina group that must shareavehicle.Ifyou’re askedtoride with adriverwho hasbeenconsuming drugs or alcohol,refuseand do everything you can to encourageotherstodothe same When it comestoalcohol anddrugs, everyone shares theresponsibility to stay safe.Asa driver,avoidgettingbehindthe wheel,and as awitness, act. Everyone can do somethingtoprevent thedevastating consequences of impaired driving— including criminal penalties, severe injury anddeath— by workingtogether
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invitesfamilyand friends to her 90th Birthday “Come andGoTea”atthe Do Drop In,Meota, 365 Main Street on December 7th, 2-4pm. In lieuofgifts shewould appreciatea smalldonation to theDoDropIn
MOHAGEN: It is with deep sadness that the Mohagen family announce the passing of Laverne (Lou) Mohagen of North Battleford on November 29, 2024 at the age of 78 years Lou was born March 17, 1946 to Helga & Garfield Mohagen of Spalding Saskatchewan Lou is predeceased by his parents & his brothers Glen & Lyle and his sister-in-law Valerie Hipkiss Left to cherish his memory is his wife Sharon Mohagen, son Jason Mohagen & partner Nyshal Theroux, daughter Kelsey Mohagen & her husband Gilbert Katerynych, granddaughters Taitum Hawley, Lyrick Mohagen & Olivia Mohagen , grandson Mayze Mohagen & his sister Jeannie Mohagen brother-in-law Grant Hipkiss and his wife Judy brother-inlaw Allan Hipkiss sister-in-law Darlene Kingwell & many nieces & nephews A donation may be made to the Alzheimer s Society of Saskatchewan or to the Battlefords Humane Society in Lou’s memory A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Third Avenue United Church at 2pm Thank you to all families & friends for your support & prayers
GRIFFITH: Doreen - July 17, 1934-November 28, 2024 Doreen was born in Wilkie, Saskatchewan to parents Russel and Margaret Krake and raised in Ruddell, Saskatchewan Her parents farmed through the the dirty 30 s when life was full of many hardships and many joys She was the eldest sister to Margy North Battleford, Roy (Arlene) of Okotoks Mary (George) of Paradise Hill, Eugene (Goldie) of Oyama, and Russell (Aldean) of North Battleford/Cutknife She was the big sister who would take care of the younger siblings, drive them to school by horse and buggy in the warm months and then cutter in the winter Family was very important and even though the families eventually lived apart across Western Canada, they always made a point to come home to their parent’s (Russel and eventually step-mom Nora) at Christmas and for summer reunions to enjoy the comradeship and crib battles A full house was always a joy for the brothers, sisters and cousins Doreen met Keith Griffith when she worked at Fishers Drug Store in North Battleford and soon knew they were destined for a life of 60+ years together She accepted Christ as her Savior and joined Keith and the Baptist life as he began his long love of cars and autobody They tried their hand in North Battleford and Winnipeg but eventually settled in Meadow Lake SK where they raised their three daughters: Karen, Val and Penny In the early 70 s they bought a cabin at Jeannette Lake close to the Bethel Gospel camp where she worked endless hours instilling the love of Jesus in her family and so many other children that came to know her as the camp cook Together Doreen and Keith owned many businesses; notably, a body shop laundromat and carwash corn patch and residential contracting She was a strong devoted Christian and Missionary Alliance Women member, bowler, curler, and choir singer While raising her daughters, she created a seamless homelife experience and enjoyed running the three girls to their many activities and school outings The family of five enjoyed winter holidays, including a surprise trip to Florida to see Mickey and the gang In time as the children grew up and went their own ways vacations were spent in Arizona, Hawaii, and Mexico Most dearest to the heart of the family were trips to the fishing camp in their Cessna 185 airplane where they enjoyed the northern Saskatchewan landscape and the best fishing around Doreen spoke fondly and often of a special trip her and her husband took to the Artic trip, which was filled with excitement and a most memorable flight Their travel also included international voyages to the USA and Germany while promoting hotels for a friend As empty nesters, Doreen and Keith settled in Metinota, Saskatchewan at Keith’s parent's homestead They spend several years working as market gardeners When Keith passed in 2017, Doreen returned to North Battleford to enjoy a new kind of empty nest She thrived by frequent visits with friends and family playing cards baking reading and watching curling Life was quiet but it was not short on love Doreen was predeceased by her husband Keith and his parents Charlie (CB) and Antonia; sisters Ruth and Bernie and brother Evans, her parents Margaret, Russel, Step mom Nora, her youngest sister Margy and her dearest friend Sister Mary and brother in law George She is mourned by her in-laws Gil and Audrey and family Grace and family as well as the nieces and nephews that have been very special to her Her family wants to honor her expertise as a mother, grandma and grandmother She never missed a birthday, a chance to buy a present for one of the kids, or make a phone call for a personal celebration It is in their hearts of all of her loved ones that they were extremely lucky to have her unwavering love and participation in all of their lives She loved when everyone would get together and when she was surrounded by the family she loved and adored From the family: We were the lucky ones to have her with us into her 90th year ” LOVED and always remembered by her family Daughter Karen and Rick Crouse; Carol and Justus Voss; Tyler, Kady and Aidan, Wendy and Rob King; Meghan and Ben, Erin and Kevin Hallett; Emmah and Brooke Daughter Val and Randy Songer; Amy and Blaine O Neil Logan and Olivia, Stacy and Burton Groenewegen; Aiva,
MENZEL: It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness the family of Natalie Menzel announce her passing on November 24, 2024 in North Battleford after a courageous battle with cancer Left to mourn her loss and treasure all that she was is her beloved family; husband, Kenneth and their children, Nancy (Dave), Colleen, Meaghan (Brent) Amanda (Emory) and Michael Also surviving is Natalie s precious grandchildren, Drayton, Justine, Alexandra, Marcus, Daxten, Aaliyah, Andrew and Caleb She is survived by her birth mother Ruby Brost, sisters, Laura (Steve), Susan (Don), Anna-Mae (Kevin), her brothers, George (Arlene), Bill (Anne) Donald Ritchie (Toni) Todd (Nathalie) as well as numerous nieces nephews aunts uncles cousins and a host of treasured friends and colleagues Natalie was predeceased by her parents, Claude and Jewel Clendening, infant brother, Robert Vair, nephew, Anthony Casper Clendening and birth father, Lester Haight Funeral Services for Natalie will be held on November 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Living Faith Chapel in North Battleford, SK with Pastor Casey Sitter officiating In keeping with her wishes, Natalie will be laid to rest at the Brock Cemetery in Brock SK alongside her parents If desired a donation can be made in Natalie s memory to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan #200 – 4545 Parliament Ave Regina, SK S4W- 0G3 Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium entrusted with all the arrangements Tim Scaife - Funeral Director Card of Thanks The family of Natalie Menzel would like to thank Dr O’Connell Dr Spafford Dr
support during this difficult time
grandchildren and great-grandchildren:
Lucie (Guy) Baillargeon
Kelly (Megan) - Halle and Rylee
Oneil (Taylor)
Lise (Adam) Gray - Logan and Camryn
Claire Poirier (Keith Seely)
Chris Savage – (†) Destiny Andersen, Ben Savage
Brad (Nicole) Savage - Serenity, Chase, Willow and Gryffin
Jaki (Joe) Esquirol
Ben
Morgan
Noah
Dominique
Also survived by his siblings: Jean Charles Poirier, Joseph (Irene) Poirier, Anne Marie (Larry) Moen, Paul (Claudia) Poirier; sister-inlaw, Jeannette Poirier; brother-in-law, Gilbert Couture and many friends nieces & nephews Besides his parents Henri was predeceased by his siblings: Marie Anna Boutin, Gerard, Priscille Couture, Marcel, infant brother Adrien; brother-in-law Lionel Boutin; sister-in-law
Estelle Poirier and great-granddaughter Destiny Andersen The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who treated Dad with so much kindness and respect A very special merci to the amazing and compassionate staff at Villa Pascal and Battleford District Care Centre
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The meeting to approve the 2023-2024 Audited Financials All members welcome On December 9th at 6pm in the Don Ross Minor Hockey Board Room
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Land
SW 22-38-19 W3 Ext. 1 and 2 (RM of Reford #379)
Total acres: 142.8 consisting of 126.8 acres cultivated & 16 acres slough & bush
SE 22-38-19 W3 Ext 1 and 2 (RM of Reford #379)
Total
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Owners
Daniel Joseph Ulrich and Mariette Kristine Ulrich
Information
Contact Daniel Ulrich (306)843-0019
Tenders
1. Tender must be for both quarter sections.
2 Must be in sealed envelope marked “Ulrich Land”.
3. Postmarked no later than Monday, December 9, 2024 or hand delivered by 4:00 pm. Friday, December 13, 2024
4. Addressed or delivered to: Hudec Law Office #101-1292 100th Street. NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK S9A OV7
5. A certified cheque payable to Hudec Law Office for 5% of the amount of tender must be included. (Nonrefundable if tender accepted.)
6. Te nders will be opened 10:00 am. Monday, December 16, 2024.
7. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
8 Successful bidder will have until Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (closing date) to provide the balance of funds to Hudec Law Office.
Lions light the way: $25K playground donation brings joy to Meota
Submitted by Trudy Janssens
Meota Lakeshore Lions proudly presented a cheque for $25,000.00 to the village of Meota for the new playground. Lion’s members Brieanne Stevenson and Jessica Belland presented a cheque at the village office to Kim Frolek who accepted it. Citizens of Meota and district donated $2,590.00, bingos brought in $4,155.00, the Do Drop In donated $428.00 and the Lions raised $17,825.53 for a grand total of $25,000.00. Look for upcoming information on all the other organizations and individuals who have stepped up to raise the total cost of the playground. The new playground has been in the making for two years now and a grand opening ceremony is being planned for the spring.
Dec. 1 and the first Christmas Party of the season has taken place at the Do DropIn. Seeing Lorna’s Cart parked by the kitchen door triggered a reminiscing moment of the wonderful time we shared with our friend Lorna Pearson. Lorna was an inspiration. Her gift of journalism was amazing. I would
Lion Brieanne Stevenson, Chief Administrator Officer for Meota Kim Frolek and Lion Jessica Belland with the $25,000.00 cheque that was donated at the Meota Village office on Tuesday Nov. 26, for the new Meota Playground.
by Trudy Janssens.
spend afternoons with her when she’d ask me to write something for the News-Optimist. She would dust off her editing pen and fix all my grammar, shorten up articles that were too long and help me decide which photos would work. In exchange, I would attempt to connect her Bluetooth hearing aids to her television and work out small problems she was having with her computer. I sure do miss her. “Sometimes you don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone.”
Lorna’s younger sister, Linda Ard is inviting all family and friends to her 90th birthday party on Saturday Dec. 7 for a come-and-go tea at the Do Drop In.
Notices/Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE
Don’t believe everything you read on Facebook. Someone commented that it’s safe to drive on Jackfish Lake. The ice on the lake isn’t anywhere thick enough for that yet. There are places where it’s only two inches thick. Ice fishing shacks aren’t in sight yet and that’s a good thing. There is a fairly decent snow cover and the ditches already have a lot of snowmobile tracks crisscrossing them. It’s just too soon to go on the lake. Christmas lights are appearing and the Meota Lakeshore Lions have their Christmas Lighting Contest happening. Judging will take place Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.
PURSUANT TO THEMUNICIPALITIESACT,PUBLICNOTICEISHEREBYGIVEN THAT THECOUNCILOFTHE TOWN OF RADISSONINTENDS TO RESTRUCTURE ITSSOUTH BOUNDARY BY ADDING THEFOLLOWING LANDS FROM THERURALMUNICIPALITY OF GREAT BEND RM NO. 405TOTHE TOWN OF RADISSON.
Pursuant to Sec.53 of TheMunicipalitiesAct,Public noticeisherebygivethatthe Town ofRadissonintends to annex Parcel C of land from theSouthEast QuarterofSection 20, Township 40, Range 10,West of theThird Meridian forResidentialDevelopmentas per theattached mapoutlined in boldbelow:
APublic Hearingwill be held in Council Chambers at theTownOfficeat329 Main Street, Radisson, Saskatchewan on Wednesday,Januar y8th,2024 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the addition to themunicipality.
Anyperson(s) whowishtocomment or object to theproposed restructuringmay file a writtenobjection, statingclearly theirreasonfor theiropposition, with theAdministrator of theTownofRadissonatthe address below:
Town of Radisson, Box69, Radisson, Saskatchewan SOK3L0 or in person at 329 Main Street,Radisson, Saskatchewan
Awrittennoticeofobjectionmustbereceived by theAdministrator by 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, Januar y8,2025.
The complete proposal maybeinspected by anyinterested person(s) at 329 Main Street,(Town Office),Radisson, Saskatchewan between 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00P.M.to4:00P.M.Tuesday to Friday
Datedatthe Town of Radisson, Saskatchewan this 20thday of November, 2024. Norma Stumborg, Administrator Town of Radisson
Old-time dance lights up
N.B. pioneer hall
Submitted by Eric Callbeck Correspondent
A good time in the old town tonight. November was the super and dance night at the Pioneer Hall in North Battleford. It was a night of joy for the senior dance club as they received a cheque for $1,000.00 from the North Battleford Duplicate Bridge Club as a gift.
The night started out with a great potluck supper and was followed by an old-time dance with music supplied by Ron Tanchak, Russel Fountain, Ron Chipak, and Dennis Pidwerbeski. The Christmas Donation was presented from the North Battleford Bridge Club to the North Battleford Seniors Old Time Dance Club. The attendance was bolstered by three new members and with a few welcome guests. Over 35 attended to enjoy the great music, good food and a welcoming atmosphere. The dancing started around 7 p.m. and wound up shortly after 9 p.m. The cool weather and winter ‘colds’ prevented a few
of the regulars from attending but those who were able kicked up their heels and chased off the winter blues with some invigorating exercise.
Notices/Nominations
LAND FOR SALE BY ONGOING TENDER
R.M. OF GLENSIDE NO 377
Land Descriptions:
NE-01-39-14-W3 Ext 0 SE-01-39-14-W3 Ext 2
- Land located approximately 18 miles south-east of Cando, Saskatchewan, near Lizard Lake
- All land is adjoining and totals approximately 270 acres.
o NE-01-39-14-W3 Ext 0 has approximately 158.85 acres
o SE-01-39-14-W3 Ext 2 has approximately 45.32 acres.
Conditions:
1. Highest or any Offer not necessarily accepted.
2. Bidding will be conducted by ongoing tender Once all qualifying bids are received, all bidders will be informed of the highest bid on each quarter they have bid on Bidders will then be provided the opportunity to declare their bid final or to increase their bid at least 2% above the last highest bid. Once all bidders have declared their final bid the bidders shall be informed of the Vendor’s decision.
3. All bids must be in writing and accompanied by certified payment in the amount of $10,000 per quarter bid on payable to Battle River Law in Trust Payment will be returned without interest if offer is not accepted.
4 Possession Date: March 26, 2025.
5. Balance of purchase price for the successful offer, plus GST (if applicable), to be paid to Battle River Law in Trust on or before the Possession Date or the deposit will be forfeited.
6. All 2024 property taxes payable by Vendor. 2025 property taxes payable by Purchaser
7. Successful offeror(s) to enter formal purchase agreement following tender
8. Land to be sold as one package or as individual quarters (bids on any number of quarters will be considered) The Vendor retains the right to select to sell one or any number of quarters to a package offeror. Package bids must specify price offered for each quarter
9. Property sold “as is”.
For more information contact: Michelle Spence, 306-445-6177, michelle@battleriverlaw.ca
Offers must be received no later than 12:00p.m. February 12, 2025. All Tenders must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Do Not Open: Kanz Land” to: Battle River Law, #201, 1291 – 102nd Street (Box 905), North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Z3, Attention: Michelle Spence.
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Senior dance club received a cheque for $1,000.00 from the North Battleford Duplicate Bridge Club as a gift at Pioneer Hall in North Battleford Nov. 27.
The attendance was bolstered by three new members and with a few welcome guests. Over 35 attended to enjoy the great music, good food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Photos by Eric Callbeck
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