The Battlefords Interval House and Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords came together Friday to remember the 14 women who lost their lives on Dec. 6, 1989, in the Montreal Massacre in this tragic gender-based killing that occurred at the Ecole Polytechnique. Dec. 6 marks the National Day
of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women, which was established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada.
To commemorate the day, The Battlefords Interval House and Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords held a memorial and a presentation at the Discovery Co-op Mall in North Battleford, lighting a candle for each of the 14 victims, beside a vase displaying 14 white
roses.
With the lighting of each candle, the name of one of the women who died was read aloud, followed by a moment of silence.
“It’s to bring awareness of violence against women, and to pursue an end to violence against women,”
Debbie Kovalsky, executive director of Battlefords Interval House, said.
She noted the mission statement at Interval House is also to work
Emily, Sam and Jeff have their pictures taken with Santa Dec. 7. Santa is back at Frontier Mall this Christmas, offering free photos for families and groups.The sessions will take place on Dec. 7 from 1-4 p.m., Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m., Dec. 14 from 3-5 p.m., and Dec. 15 from 12-3 p.m. Each family will receive one photo, along with gift bags and candy canes for the kids. Live music will be provided during the event, and special song requests are welcome. Digital copies of the photos will be sent out a few days after the sessions.
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towards ending violence against women.
“That’s what our goal has always been to try to bring awareness and offer support to women who experience violence, to work towards the end of violence,” Kovalsky said.
While the Montreal Massacre happened 35 years ago, it is recognized each year in Canada to draw attention to this atrocity, remember
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Battlefords agencies pay tribute to Montreal Massacre victims
Continued from page 1 the victims, and raise awareness that the problem of gender-based violence still exists everywhere.
“The violence against women has never ended,” said Kovalsky, “That’s why it’s so important that the government made this a national event, because [the issue] has never ended, it has ever gotten any better. We need to continue to work at it, so awareness and talking about it can help to bring it to the forefront of people’s thoughts. So if you know somebody experiencing violence, you can reach out and help that person.”
Battlefords Interval House provides temporary safe housing to single women and women with families in the community in crisis, escaping abusive situations.
Statistics Canada reported that there were 732 victims of interpersonal violence for every 100,000 population in 2022.
For the Stats Canada snapshot for a day on April 18, 2018, a total of 3,565 women, 3,137 accompanying children, and eight men were staying in supportive residential facilities for issues of abuse.
Laurie Lastowsky, a counsellor with Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, said that helping women escape abuse is a cause that’s “near and dear to both of our hearts,” speaking of the partnership between Interval House and Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords for the Dec. 6 memorial.
“We see a lot of clients at Catholic Family Services who are in violent situations who are trying to get out of them, who are recovering from violence,” she said.
People in the Battlefords area who are victims of
“We help them heal, recover, help them to identify what happened to them in their life, and take steps towards [finding] a healthy future, rather than re-living the same trauma over, because that becomes part of the cycle,” Kovalsky said. “We want to break that cycle.”
violence can seek support by contacting the Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords.
“A counsellor can be a
safe place where they can talk about what they are going through,” Lastowsky said. “It’s not a place where we give advice or
tell them what to do, but we just listen and give them a place where they are believed, they are supported, they are validated. We can
help them sort things out about what they want to do, and how they can maybe move towards living a better life.”
Laurie Lastowsky (Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords), left, and Debbie Kovalsky (Battlefords Interval House).
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Team Beausoleil rocking the rings this season
By Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
We often focus on professional curlers as grand slam and tour events dominate our social media feeds and sports viewing this winter. However, all of these teams had humble beginnings in the junior ranks, in local curling clubs.
The Beausoleil house in the Battlefords includes not one, but two, curling household members who are competing in various junior divisions.
The sisters curl on the same team in the U20 division and women’s events, while Leah also competes with Team Simpson out of Regina in the U18 events.
Ava has been curling for 15 years, since she was four years old while Leah was just two when she first stepped onto curling ice. The sister duo has been curling in games and participating in league curling for the past 12 years.
Many people are led to believe that curling starts in the fall or once the snow flies, however, the girls can assure you that in order to stay in top form, their season actually begins in June. That is the month that they begin their season planning, including determining what events they will compete in, seeking sponsorship and enrolling in High-Performance programs.
“We first hit the ice in the middle of August and our first event is usually the first or second weekend of September,” affirms Ava. So far, they have competed in five different events including both U20 and women’s curling tour events.
The siblings say they are fortunate to have sponsorship support from businesses across the province that help
them with expenses for their competitions.
“The goal this season is to represent Saskatchewan at the U20 National Championships in Summerside, PEI in March 2025.”
For the U20 events, this is a five-women team that includes Ava Beausoleil, Annika Steckler, Leah Beausoleil, Mya Silversides and Hannah Rugg. For their women’s events, we are a three-woman team that includes Ava Beausoleil, Annika Steckler and Leah Beausoleil. Coaching both teams is James Malainey.
Understandably balancing training, competition academics and other life occurrences can be challenging as Ava acknowledges that it is a big task to compete at the level they do while trying to maintain a life outside of curling with an 8-month season.
With Ava being in University and Leah a senior in high school studying to receive her International Baccalaureate diploma, it can be a challenge.
“We try to work our competition schedule as much as possible around midterm and final exams, however, this does not always happen. Every spare minute is used with a purpose. Travel time is often spent doing homework and studying. This is the only way for us to compete as much as we do and maintain good academic standing. It can be very stressful, but we try to devote our energy purposefully and be present at the rink when we are competing,” responds Ava.
The sister teammates acknowledge Twin Rivers Curling Club which has always provided a great surface for them to practise on, as well as putting on great
events.
“We both started in the junior programs at Twin Rivers and went on to help teach juniors for a few years before we started curling competitively. Everyone there is always interested in how the season is going and sends their best wishes & support throughout the season,” exclaims Ava.
There have been highlights this season already. The Battlefords duo have been winning the Pharmasave U20 SaskCup #1 as three players as well as winning the Pharmasave U20 SaskCup #2 with two new players.
“Our biggest challenge this season has been finding a fourth player. We began our season understanding that we could possibly be only three players for the season. We did not feel that this was a disadvantage per se, but rath-
er a challenge that motivated us to play better and focus on being the best teammates for each other. We played our first two events as a threesome and won the first U20 event. We felt that we had something to prove to the other competitors and have played our best season since coming together. We are so grateful to have found two more amazing players with the same goals and drive as us and look forward to continuing our season with them.”
As reigning provincial silver medalist with the NBCHS senior girl’s curling team, Leah is hoping to repeat their team success again at the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association regional and provincial championships.
“Curling is just like any other competitive sport; to compete at a high level you
have to put in the work. Before winning our first Provincial, Ava had competed for three years competitively, She had played with three different teams before finding her teammates today,” says Ava.
The girls maintain that players have to be willing to do what is best for their team and put in the work to ensure that they are at their best when competing. Because the season is so long, it is also important to pace yourself.
“We want to be peaking in February at provincials, so ensuring that our schedule is made to facilitate that is critical. To win a Provincial Championship is no small feat. Only a select few achieve this. Representing your province at a national event is the greatest honour in this sport,” says the sister curling duo.
Left to right: Ava Beausoleil, Annika Steckler, Leah Beausoleil, Mya Silversides, Hannah Rugg, James Malainey. Photo Courtesy Team Beausoleil
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Saskatchewan premier must prioritize timely access to cancer drugs
By Robert Bick and Barry Stein
When Premier Scott Moe meets with all of Canada’s provincial and territorial Premiers this month for a meeting of the Council of the Federation, accelerating patient access to new, effective cancer treatments to improve health outcomes should be at the top of their agenda.
As patient organizations representing cancer patients for many years, Colorectal Cancer Canada and the CanCertainty Coalition are calling out the long delays Canadian patients face when they need new cancer treatments. These delays are taking a toll and can be measured in the number of lives lost.
There will be almost a quarter of a million people newly diagnosed with cancer in Canada this year. For some, new medications are their only hope to prolong their lives. Despite this, accessing them may take years – time many won’t have.
Patients and families ask groups like ours, why does it take so long? Canada currently ranks a dismal last place of the G7 countries for the length of time it takes to approve and provide patients new cancer drugs. This takes about two years of waiting in Canada, while other countries manage their regulatory and health technology assessment process in half the time. We must do much better for Canadians already living with the burden of a cancer diagnosis.
Since 2022, our organizations have been thoroughly examining this issue with the goal of finding solutions. We have convened policy roundtable sessions and policy summits. We have sought expert insights from a range of healthcare professionals, industry leaders, health policy consultants, patient groups, health technology assessment agency representatives, and provincial drug program managers to explore new thinking and update frameworks to enhance patient access to new cancer medicines.
We have studied interna-
tional best practices and their relevance in the Canadian context. We have also critically examined the intricate and protracted drug negotiation process, led by the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA). And, we have scrutinised the often-lengthy time it takes provinces to list these drugs on their respective formularies and are finally made available to patients. For example, in Ontario it takes almost six months once a price has been negotiated at
pCPA before the new drug is available to cancer patients. Saskatchewan can and must move much faster.
We applaud the announcement by Ontario Premier Doug Ford that he will focus on accelerating treatment access for patients in Ontario, and that as Chair of the Council of the Federation he will encourage other Premiers to make this issue a priority, as this is a national crisis.
Patient organizations support Premier Ford’s intention
to see innovative treatments for life-threatening or severely debilitating conditions, such as cancer, funded immediately after Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA) issues a funding recommendation. This means patients would not have to endure the lengthy bureaucratic price negotiations before accessing the treatment they need. Premiers can take immediate action to help cancer patients by ensuring new drugs are made available immedi-
ately following the reviews conducted by Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA) or L’Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) by incentivizing rapid price negotiations at the pCPA. This is not an unsurmountable task. Collectively we have the capability, means and the opportunity to make this a reality.
We call on the Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe and Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill to make timely ac-
cess to new cancer drugs a priority now with the unified goal of dramatically reducing wait times for access to new cancer drugs, because cancer patients cannot wait.
Robert Bick is a charter board member of Kidney Cancer Canada, and the colead and co-founder of the CanCertainty Coalition. Barry Stein is the president and CEO of Colorectal Cancer Canada and is a survivor of metastatic colorectal cancer.
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North Battleford city councillor facing criminal charge
SaskToday Staff
The City of North Battleford is advising that North Battleford city councillor Ross MacAngus is facing a criminal charge.
“Transparency is one of the fundamental core values of the City of North Battleford and city council, and in support of that value, the City of North Battleford would like to advise the public that Councillor Ross MacAngus has
been charged with a criminal offence,” the news release stated. “Section 120(1)(d)(i) of The Cities Act provides that a member of council is disqualified if the member is convicted while in office of an offence punishable by imprisonment for five years or more.”
The city noted, “unless and until there is a criminal conviction, there is no basis to remove the council member from his elected seat on council.”
The city said it will refrain from commenting further at this time and will respect the judicial process while the matter is prosecuted through court.
The city may consider commenting further once the judicial system has determined an outcome for the charge.
Information on what charge MacAngus is facing will be provided when more details are available.
North Battleford man charged with first-degree murder
SaskToday Staff
RCMP have charged a North Battleford man with first-degree murder in the death of Jordan Wright, 32. Xavier Lonesinger, 26, was arrested at the Saskatoon Provincial Corrections Centre on Dec. 7. The charges stem from a Feb. 2 incident. Battlefords RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence on 93rd Street in North Battleford. They responded to find
an injured male, who was later pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS.
RCMP say their investigation determined two males entered the house armed with weapons and an altercation took place. A firearm was discharged and Wright was injured. He later died of his injuries. The suspects fled on foot. The North Battleford RCMP searched the area with the assistance of North Battleford Police Dog Services.
At the time, RCMP said the incident was not believed to be random.
The investigation continues. Anyone with information about Jordan Wright’s death should report it to their local police of jurisdiction. Dial 310-RCMP to reach your local RCMP detachment. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Jordan Wright was killed Feb. 2. Photo courtesy Battlefords RCMP
Battlefords residents warned about rising online scams
By Cleo Ding Staff Reporter
A rising wave of online scams is hitting the Battlefords, with fake Taylor Swift ticket offers deceiving fans and seniors alike. Scammers are using convincing emails to trick people into handing over personal details and money, says Battlefords Citizens on Patrol.
In a recent Facebook post, Battlefords Citizens on Patrol (COP) Chairman Doug Fehr explained how he nearly fell for a scam email about Swiftie tickets, pointing out several red flags: a suspicious return address, an odd location (“Bay Street Canada”), and an “unsubscribe” link that didn’t work.
“Our main activity is crime prevention through vehicular patrols...but we’ll gladly bring attention to online scams such as this one
targeting Swiftie fans
received this morning,” Fehr wrote. “If you’re going to give money away, please give it to a registered charity, not a scam artist. Tell your young Swiftie fans, please.”
Fehr, who leads a team of around 30 volunteers, said these scams are more common than most people realize.
“Some of them are quite obvious, but some are fairly well-disguised,” he told the News-Optimist. “...Our mission is crime prevention, crime deterrence within the Battlefords.”
While the Swiftie scam is the latest to grab attention, Fehr’s group has been sounding the alarm on scams targeting vulnerable groups like seniors.
“I see too many people, particularly seniors, getting caught up in these scams,”
he said. “It’s just another tool in our crime prevention kit.”
Fehr’s message to residents: Be cautious.
“If it looks too good to be true, it probably isn’t,” he advised. “Treat a lot of things online with a healthy dose of skepticism.”
Dekker Centre says beware of ticket scam for Jann Arden show
SaskToday Staff
The Dekker Centre in North Battleford is announcing it has become aware of a ticket scam that’s been operating for the Jann Arden Christmas Tour concert on Dec. 10.
“In the last few days it has come to our attention that there are members of our community that have been victims of different ticket scams for the Jann Arden Christmas Tour tomorrow,” the Dekker Centre said in an email.
If you did not purchase tickets directly from the Dekker Centre website at dekkercentre.com, in person or over the phone with one of the Dekker Centre’s staff members, the Dekker Centre asks you to contact them so they can cross-reference your seats with the name associated with your ticket.
“Please note that we may ask you to forward the confirmation email you received,” the Dekker Centre stated.
If you purchased tickets from someone on social media or any other website, call or come in to the Dekker Centre’s office to ensure that you have tickets for tomorrow’s show.
The Dekker Centre is open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 9.
Town Public Safety Officer retires
SaskToday staff
The Town of Battleford is advising that its public safety officer, Ross MacAngus, has retired, effective Dec. 5.
As a result of this retirement, the Town will begin the recruitment process to secure a replacement as soon as possible.
In the interim, the Town provided the following information and directions for public safety and bylaw concerns: Public Safety and Bylaw Inquiries: Residents are encouraged to email publicsafetyofficer@battleford.ca, call the Town Hall office at 306937-6200, or submit an E-Ser-
vice Request Form under the Government tab on the Town’s website to report any issues, complaints, or requests for action regarding public safety or bylaw-related concerns.
Urgent Matters: For immediate concerns requiring attention, people are asked to contact the CAO at the email address: cao@battleford.ca.
“We appreciate the community’s understanding during this transition and remain committed to ensuring the continuity of Public Safety and Bylaw services within the Town of Battleford,” stated Mayor Ames Leslie in the press release.
NBCHS would like to ex tend aheartfelt congratulations to Hana Shaaraw y forher remarkable achievementinwinning the Governor General’s BronzeMedalfor Academic Proficiency in Secondar ySchool.This prestigioushonour is a testamenttoHana’s dedication,hardwork, and exceptional academic prowess.Only studentswith thehighest academic average over theirgrade eleven andtwelfth year receivethis prestigiousaward In asocietythatoften celebrates various accomplishments,itistruly inspiring to witness therecognition of academic excellence.Hana’s achievementnot only reflectsher brilliancebut also ser vesasasource of pridefor herfamily, friends, school,and the entirecommunity Onceagain, congratulationstoHana Shaarawyonthis exceptional achievement. Mayher journey continue to be filled with success as she workstowards her doc torate in Medicine afterher undergrad degreeis complete. Mayshe ser ve as an inspirationto others aspiring to reach newheightsinacademia
Ross MacAngus. Photo courtesy City of North Battleford
Local swimmer wins big in Florida
Submitted by Linda Machniak
Battlefords Special Olympics
A local Special Olympics–Battlefords athlete and Battlefords Orcas Swim Club member, Lindsay Reimer recently returned home from a swim meet in Orlando, Florida.
The ‘USA Down Syndrome Swimming’ and ‘Athletes Without Limits’ hosted a national championship swim meet from Nov. 7-10 at the Rosen Aquatic and Fitness Centre (in Orlando) in which swimmers from eight countries attended.
The Canadian team was represented by six male swimmers and eight female swimmers from coast to coast.
Along with recording her best performances in all her races, Lindsay brought home six personal medals and three team relay medals. Her medal tally is two Gold, three Silver and four Bronze.
The local Special Olympics –Battlefords club wishes to send our congratulations to Lindsay on a great performance in Florida.
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The staff of Frisch Engineered Products Inc. donated $1,200 they had set aside for their staff Christmas party to the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre’s Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Campaign Nov. 28. The donation will provide four family-sized food hampers, each with two new toys, and one additional hamper without toys for families in need this holiday season. Pictured: Erin Katerynych(Executive Director of the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre), Mary Wall (Office Manager), and Dennis Denton (Shop Foreman). Photo submitted by
Recount planned for Town of Battleford municipal election
SaskToday Staff
The Town of Battleford has announced there will be a recount of votes from the Nov. 13 municipal election.
“The recount comes after David George, a returning councillor, who participated in the election, was narrowly defeated by a single vote,” Town CAO Todd Francis stated in the news release. “Under Section 160 of the Local Government Election Act, 2015, Mr. George exercised his right to petition the court for a recount.”
As a result, the Court of King’s Bench
reviewed the request and granted the recount.
The recount will take place on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Court of King’s Bench in Battleford.
The process will be conducted under judicial oversight to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness, the Town stated.
“The Town of Battleford appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as this process unfolds,” Francis said. “Municipal elections are the cornerstone of local democracy, and the integrity of the electoral process remains our top priority.”
Lindsay Reimer, a Special Olympics – Battlefords athlete and Battlefords Orcas Swim Club member, returned from the USA Down Syndrome Swimming National Championship in Orlando with two Gold, three Silver, and four Bronze medals. Photo courtesy Lindsay Reimer
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Suppor ting your community Supporting for Christmas: a wonderful idea to get wrapped up in!
How to help people in need during the holidays
The holidays are an ideal time to give back to your community If you have the means and want to help the less fortunate, here are a few local causes you can support.
• Battlefords Concern For Youth
• Battlefords and District Community Foundation
• Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre
• BUH Fondation Inc.
• CMHA Mental Health Association (Battlefords Branch)
Research shows that when we give to others, we also contribute to our own happiness, health and wellbeing Scientists have identified something known as the “helper’s high” to describe the
positive emotions that follow acts of helpfulness toward others Research also associates improved health and longevity with this psychological state, according to the National Library of Medicine
No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many
Similar to the ripples that result from a pebble being
• Smile at somebody and say hello
• Pay somebody a sincere compliment.
dropped into water, studies show that our words and actions also have a “ripple effect” that can be either positive or negative So why not create a ripple effect of kindness, helpfulness and happiness? Here are some other ways to contribute to a culture of kindness:
• Call a friend or family member to say hello and ask how they’re doing.
• Drop off a baked good for a neighbor
• Open the door or hold the elevator for somebody behind you.
• Drop a greeting card or small gift in the mail to brighten someone’s day.
• Share a nice comment or compliment on somebody’s social media post.
• Make space for somebody trying to merge in front of you on the road with a wave and a smile
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Thegiftthatkeeps on giving! Budgetingfor charityultimatelypays
Perhaps thegreatestbenefitofcharitable giving is helpingothersand the waythatmakes volunteers and donors feel.But thereisalsoa financial benefittocharitablegiving. Charitable donations areoftentax deductible, and budgeting forsuch donations can teach people howtoproperly manage theirmoney.Donorswho want to make themost of theircharitabledollars canconsider thefollowing tips
•Stick to one or twocauses. Beinga “giver”doesn’t mean youhave to contribute to everycause that drawsyour attention. It is important to believe in thecause you’re donatingtoand that themessageand efforts resonate with yourvalues.Thisway youcan focusyourattentiondirectly,and it will not seem likea financialburden.Thatmight requireyou to narrow your donations downtoone or twocauses.
•Treat charitablegivingasany othermonthly bill. Lookatgivingtocharity as anecessity rather than aluxury. Create arecurring “bill” that youpay each monthand factor it into your overallspendingbudget. Somecharitiesmay even be able to arrangefor automatic deductions from your bank account
• Setupa specific savingsaccount.Muchlikeyou might createaseparate account fora Christmascluborvacationsavings,createanexclusive account forcharitableendeavors.Overtime, that account balancewill grow and the money canbeused forwhichever causesyou deem fit
•Donate what youcan.You need not donatehundredsofdollars to make a hugedifference. Organizations can benefit greatly from smalldonations. Do notavoiddonatingbecauseyou thinkyourdonations aretoo smalltomake adifference.
•Findout if your companywill match. Askyouremployertomatch your donations. Even if they decline, drawingattentiontoa cause mayinspire your bossesand coworkers to donate. Nonprofitsbenefitgreatly from word-ofmouth. Simply talkingupa charitytootherscan make abig impact
By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
It was time for Battlefords area residents to show their support for the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre food bank Saturday, during the Cram the Cruiser food drive.
The Battlefords RCMP stationed two police vehicles at each at the three locations during the day–
outside the Discovery Coop Food Store at Territorial Place Mall, Sobeys on Territorial Drive, and Wal-Mart on Carlton Trail.
After the event, the RCMP hauled all the donations back to its detachment. The items were later counted to find out how much was donated by the community.
On Dec. 9, the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre came to
Battlefords RCMP Corporal Steve Bell was involved in the campaign, helping raise donations.
In 2023, 15,000 dollars worth of food and cash was donated in total. This year, 14,617 dollars worth of food and cash was raised, just a little shy of last year’s tally.
Bell noted how it really makes a difference with every act of kindness people make to assist families in need during Christmas time.
“It’s awesome to see the community’s response, donating lots of food to a good cause, helping out those that are in need this holiday season, and making sure that they can have a special season as well,” he said.
Battlefords RCMP Corporal Steve Bell, left, and Staff Sgt. Ryan How, right, with the Cram the Cruiser food drive in North Battleford Saturday. Photo by Angela Brown / SaskToday.ca
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Poundmaker First Nation hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.
Pursuant to paragraph 10(1)(b) of the said Act, Poundmaker First Nation has deposited wi th th e Mi ni st er of Tr an sp or t, on th e on -l in e Co mmo n Pr oj ec t Se ar ch Re gi st ry (http://cps.canada/ca/) and under registry 12027, a description of the following work, its site and plans:
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Interestedindividuals areinvited to submit an expressionofinterest specifying which Board(s) theyare interested in by December 27,2024 to the following: deputycao@rmmeota468.ca
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Cut Knife intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document
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Posted at North Battleford, this 9th day of December 2024. Poundmaker First Nation
Canadian Navigable Waters Act
Poundmaker First Nation hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.
1999- 600166
• causeway (removal)
in, on, over, under, through, or across Cut Knife Creek at SE¼ - Sec 27 – Twp 45 – Rge 21 – W3M, from N5863224.52, E637488.82 to N5863224.88, E637517.55.
Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to:
Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada 344 Edmonton Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P6
Transport Canada (TC) will not make your comments on a project available to the public on the online public registry However, any information related to a work is considered an unclassified public record and could be accessible upon legal request As such, the information and records provided should not contain confidential or sensitive information. If you want to provide confidential or sensitive information that you think should not be made public, please contact TC before submitting it
However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent
The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 198415783 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality
Dated this 10 day of September, 2024.
THE TOWN OF CUT KNIFE
Per: Deborah Schaefer, Administrator
Estate of Brenda Louise Milne c/o Amber Milne Name of Assessed Owner
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 8 Blk/Par 7 Plan No 101533711 Extension 21 Title Number: 157229703
FORMC [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Cut Knife intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.
The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 198415851 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality
Dated this 18 day of September, 2024.
THE TOWN OF CUT KNIFE
Per:
Deborah Schaefer, Administrator
Robert Stapley
Name of Assessed Owner
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 1 Blk/Par 4 Plan No H376 Extension 0 Title Number: 140610372
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Cut Knife intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document
The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 198415750 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality
Dated this 10 day of September, 2024.
THE TOWN OF CUT KNIFE
Per: Deborah Schaefer, Administrator
Karson William Montour
Name of Assessed Owner
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 22 Blk/Par 8 Plan No H376 Extension 0
Title Number: 149568148
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Cut Knife intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document
The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 198415828 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the ser vice of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land
The amount re quired to re de em the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.
Dated this 17 day of September, 2024.
THE TOWN OF CUT KNIFE
Per: Deborah Schaefer, Administrator
John Elias Nesdoly & Allison Marijah Nesdoly
Name of Assessed Owner
• LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 29 Blk/Par 2 Plan No H376 Extension 0
Title Number : 148753716
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Cut Knife intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document
The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 198415918 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality
Dated this 10 day of September, 2024.
THE TOWN OF CUT KNIFE
Per: Deborah Schaefer, Administrator
Karson William Montour
Name of Assessed Owner
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 21 Blk/Par 8 Plan No
H376 Extension 0
Title Number: 149568137
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Cut Knife intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document
The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 198415738 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality
Dated this 10 day of September, 2024.
THE TOWN OF CUT KNIFE
Per: Deborah Schaefer, Administrator
Estate of Brenda Louise Milne c/o Amber Milne Name of Assessed Owner
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 5 Blk/Par 7 Plan No 59B00351 Extension 0
Title Number: 157229747
FORM C [Section 2.3] NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Cut Knife intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document
The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 198415817 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever stopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality
Dated this 10 day of September, 2024.
THE TOWN OF CUT KNIFE
Per:
Deborah Schaefer, Administrator
Karson William Montour
Name of Assessed Owner
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:
Lot 20 Blk/Par 8 Plan No H376 Extension 0
Title Number: 149568126
Santa and elf surprise kids with gifts in Meota
Maidstone’s santa night scores big with turkey wins
By Kathy Utri Correspondent
Milleton Community Hall Christmas Potluck was postponed on Sunday due to the weather/road conditions. Like many other roads around Saskatchewan, Highway 21 was a sheet of ice! The potluck will now be on Fri. Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
The Community Health Committee is pleased to share that the Festival of Trees raised just over $900 for the food bank’s Christmas hampers this year. Keranda Industrial Supply generously matched this amount. Thank you to everyone for their support of the festival and Santa photos over the years.
Congratulations to Jim Johnston on winning $200 in the Legion Club Room’s Chase the Ace draw on Dec. 5. The Ace of Spades remained elusive so next week’s jackpot will be over $5,000. Wouldn’t that be an awesome Christmas gift?
Correction:
Maidstone Bowling Alley’s Santa Night on Dec. 6 was a jolly event with an amazing turnout. From bowling and other games, a grand variety of baking by Kara and salsas by Caley, photos with Santa and the turkey dart throw, the place was packed. Thanks to RCR Woodworking for lending expertly crafted games for the night and then donating a giant Jenga tower and bean bag toss to the alley. A good job was done by all the turkey pie wedge sellers (members): 25 plates were sold with 20 wedges per plate. Turkeys were won by Gloria H, David S, Mel H, Lynn B, Renee D, Denise N, Emily A, Marlene C, Joanne K, Sandra M, Angie B, Boone, Kathy B, Doreen H, Bev S, Chris Z, Vance, Dusty, Emmett J, Stephanie K, Jeff W, Shadow, Cody G, Clint, Matt S. Did you notice my name’s not there? I guess I’ll have to buy my Christmas turkey.
Following are the top bowling scores from last week. Youth Junior: Will 136, Youth Senior: Ben 168; Ladies: Esther J. 224; Seniors: Keith M. 217, Pat A. 206; Business League: Matt S. 228, Melissa 238. High Triples went to Chad K. 616, Jacquue D. 565, Debbie N. 557, Pat A. 530, Keith M. 511.
Maidstone Senior Jets last game was a 10-3 loss to Perdue Pirates. The next game is in Glaslyn on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm MST. Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 pm MST is our Teddy Bear Toss game at home. Bring a stuffy to throw on the ice when the Jets get their first goal. All donations go to Maidstone Food Bank, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Lloyd Border Paws Animal Shelter.
Reminders:
Dec.14 Saturday Maidstone Museum Winter Fun Fest 2 to 5 p.m. MST (music, lights, outdoor games, refreshments, Money Tree draw, fireworks) Dec.18 Wednesday Ratushniak Elementary Div.1 Christmas Concert 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (in the high school gym but enter through elementary school doors). Silver collection.
SALE TENDER
LAND FOR SALE BY ONGOING TENDER
OF
NE-01-39-14-W3
In the photo caption published on Dec. 5, it was incorrectly stated that the Senior Dance Club received a cheque for $1,000.00 from the North Battleford Duplicate Bridge Club. The correct information is that the Pioneer Hall Association received the $1,000.00 donation, not the Senior Dance Club. We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused.
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
- Land located 18 miles south-east of Cando, near Lizard Lake.
- All land is adjoining and totals approximately 270 acres.
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
- All land is adjoining and totals approximately 204.17 acres. o NE-01-39-14-W3 Ext 0 has approximately 158.85 acres.
o NE-01-39-14-W3 Ext 0 has approximately 158.85 acres
(The Tax Enforcement Act)
o SE-01-39-14-W3 Ext 2 has approximately 45.32 acres.
o SE-01-39-14-W3 Ext 2 has approximately 45.32 acres.
Conditions:
1. Highest or any Offer not necessarily accepted.
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.
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Cut Knife intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 198415727 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the ser vice of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land
6. All 2024 property taxes payable by Vendor. 2025 property taxes payable by Purchaser.
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.
7. Successful offeror(s) to enter formal purchase agreement following tender
The amount re quired to re de em the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.
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
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
Dated this 17 day of September, 2024.
THE TOWN OF CUT KNIFE
Per: Deborah Schaefer, Administrator
9. Property sold “as is”.
9. Property sold “as is”.
For more information contact: Michelle Spence, 306-445-6177, michelle@battleriverlaw.ca
For more information contact: Michelle Spence, 306-445-6177, michelle@battleriverlaw.ca
Offers must be received no later than 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 North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Z3, Attention: Michelle Spence.
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.
John Elias Nesdoly & Allison Marijah Nesdoly Name of Assessed Owner
• LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 30 Blk/Par 2 Plan No H376 Extension 0 Title Number: 148753705
Santa and his trusty elf made a surprise stop to deliver gifts to the children Dec. 8. Photo courtesy Shirley Adamus
