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Staff News that the Ontario Superior Court has ruled in favor of litigants in the class action lawsuit on the “Sixties Scoop” comes as good news to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations executive. The decision by the Ontario Superior Court Monday deals with the practice in the 1960s and ‘70s of removing large numbers of Indigenous children from their families and communities and placing them in the care of non-Indigenous foster homes or adoptive homes. “Acknowledging and addressing the injustice of the many First Nation
children who were taken from their families in the 60s and 70s is the next step in the process of reconciliation,” said FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron in a statement following the ruling. “There is significant trauma in being uprooted and stolen as children.” The FSIN executive has issued a statement saying they are watching the situation closely, and waiting for direction from their chiefs on how to proceed. Cameron has stated the courts and government will need to act quickly to support the survivors. The Superior Court decision directly impacts around 16,000 people in
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North Stars Hockey—It’s that time of year The Battlefords North Stars have clinched another Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season standings and are now working towards being on top of their game as they approach the post season. This team of warriors appears determined to not let last year’s disappointing playoff season repeat itself. Their defeat at the hands of the Flin Flon Bombers was tough to swallow and many of the returning players won’t forget that feeling of despair. After observing this year’s group, it’s anticipated the 2016-2017 North Stars will go deeper into the playoffs with an expectation they’ll win a welldeserved League Championship. But they will need to be focused and determined each and every shift. Those who have the will to win, to sacrifice and to impose their will on their opponent will be the victor. This year’s version of our proud club is comprised of many ingredients and, when stirred together, has resulted in a feast of delights. The coaching tandem of Nate Bedford and Braeden Johnson has molded a team that is disciplined and cohesive. To their credit, the duo have been deftly able to handle a group of youngsters with differing personalities. Many of the kids are at a time in their lives when they are asserting their own personal independence and venturing out on their own into a world void of daily contact with their role models—their parents. At the same time, they are faced with the task of learning how to handle pressure from their coaches and teammates. The North Stars have matured over the course of this season and have earned the right to play hard for each other and their community. When you work incessantly for an entire season, there can be times when your play becomes lackadaisical. To their credit, the Battlefords North Stars coaching staff has possessed the patience and support that this group requires. The players know
their focus is on the end goal – the prize – the SJHL Championship. Coach Bedford has supplied the intensity, humour, intelligence and class that has led the club to success thus far. Coach Johnson has provided the history, fire, and determination that has provided the players with confidence and grit that has allowed them to push through the difficult times during the course of a long campaign. At the start of the season, the writer had indicated the defense would be the strength of the club. That has proven to be the case. The play of Connor Sych, Cody Spagrud, Ryan Rosenberg, Kendall Fransoo, Conor Jensen, Levi Kleiboer, Conner Manegre, and late season addition, Zach Nedelec, has been nothing but steady. There have been few instances of two-on-one breaks, and, for the most part, they have stayed out of the penalty box, something which will be paramount in the post-season. The leadership provided by Captain Kendall Fransoo and Connor Sych has been evident throughout the year. Fransoo has had a break-out season and has supplied determined defensive play with a prowess for scoring. The defense pairing of Spagrud and Kleiboer has been solid. Their potential appears to be unlimited. Rosenberg and Manegre have supplied the physical play that keeps the other team focused. Second year player, Jensen, has tremendous skating ability and has the heart of a lion. After having played the majority of his time on defense, he has now been placed on the forward line due to the depth of defense. This shows his versatility. In the opinion of the writer, he is more suited to play defense as he has such dynamic skills. This is an example of the tough choices the coaching staff has had to make this season. Nedelec has shown dependable defensive skills and his experience will be valued in the post season.
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The North Stars have a unique and varied offensive group that includes a good combination of goal scorers, play-makers, and checkers. The line combination of Layne Young, Coby Downs, and Ben Allen has been superb. Downs and Young are the headliners. However, in the estimation of this writer, Allen has been the spark plug that has enabled this line to be successful. When the post season arrives, this line will, arguably, have less room to operate, so their fellow forwards will need to pick up the slack. Delainey and Logan will need to bring their A-game to the rink each and every night and use their speed to not allow their opposition to focus their checking solely on Young, Downs, and Allen. Players such as Keaton Holinaty, Jared Blaquiere, and Cam Nickerson will need to supply their veteran leadership in the dressing room to encourage and educate the younger players in what is required to be successful. The grit and determination of Gerein will be a key to the success of the North Stars. If he plays with discipline and reckless abandon, staying out of the box, he will be one of the more valuable members of the club during the playoffs. He can put his mark on each and every game. Logan Nachtegaele and Bryce Hall have displayed an ‘all-out, all-in’ attitude throughout the season. The ‘muckers’ are so essential in a play-off season. And, finally, the play of Mackenzie Sinclair and Owen Lamb, both first year players, has been remarkable. Both have shown to be highly intelligent players, but will need to be more physical to survive an arduous post season. They have the ability to do so. Finally, the goaltending of Taryn Kotchorek and Joel Gryzbowski has been outstanding. Their playing has reminded the writer of the days when Ken Dryden tended the nets for the Montreal Canadiens. The North Stars have outshot their opposition in most games, but to the credit of Kotchorek and Gryzbowski, they have stayed focused for 60 minutes and shown pride in their craft. Coach Bedford, being a past member of the goaltending fraternity, must be able to sleep soundly every night knowing that his goalers are top-rate. The North Stars will need to be focused and disciplined during the post season. Other teams will try to get under their skin and try to induce penalties. If the North Stars play with a high level of maturity, and stay out of the box, they will be successful. Turning the other cheek at this time of the year is what will be required. Coaches Bedford and Johnson, and the ever dependable trainer, therapist, do everything guy, Robbie Tanner, are going to be taken on a wonderful ride. Let’s fill the Civic Centre to the rafters. It’s going to be an electrically charged atmosphere. These kids that play with joy, for the love of a game, and who play to become men, love the support of the community. And we, as a community, appreciate what they have given to us. There is only one way to play North Stars hockey — controlled, reckless abandon with constant discipline and focus. As Mark Messier used to say, it’s time to ‘shake, rattle, and roll.’ Go North Stars! We can hardly wait! Garnet and Ashlyn Elmer
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What is fake news? Hell if I know, and I’m an editor I had a realization the other day. This April will make nine years since I started to write for Pipeline News, becoming editor shortly thereafter. I had been recruited from being the political, cops and courts reporter with the Battlefords News-Optimist for five years. In the 1990s I spent one year doing all the editorial for the Saskatoon Journal, and another year with the Rosetown Eagle. This March will mark 25 years of writing a weekly newspaper column. Yet one of the most significant issues of the day, these days, is fake news. When you have President Donald Trump calling CNN “fake news,” it’s a relevant topic. So what is fake news? Hell if I know, and I’m an editor. My Facebook feed is increasingly being populated by shared posts from organizations I have never heard of, and others whom I would have a hard time believing. These days, unless I am seeing it come from an organization I trust, and yes, CNN is near the top of the list there, I am increasingly dismissing it as fake news. Let me scroll through Facebook on my smartphone and see what comes up, shall we? I’m not looking these up, just pointing out some that raise an eyebrow. “Man points his camera at ice – then captures the UNIMAGINABLE on film.” That was shared by the Cypress Hills-Grasslands NDP. The website is dailyoccupation.com. “‘Totalitarian’: Ontario gov’t bill makes it easier to seize children”
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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year came from Lifesitenews. com. Not so sure about that one. “New batteries could last a decade with minimal upkeep” was from the Seeker Network, shared by the Discovery Channel. That sounds like a maybe. “The Wolf – Trailer” This is actually an ad from HP Canada where Christian Slater very convincingly describes scenarios in a short video? Ad? Film? … something or other, that bad guys can use your office printer to hack into your company’s network, steal personal information, and bring down the company. I actually watched this in full the other day and it made me, a computer geek, paranoid. “Ceremony halted by voice in the back of the church – when the bride turns around, she bursts into tears” came from Newsner.com QZ.com had “China wants foreign submarines to stop travelling below the surface in the vast waters …” “Poll: Trump more widely trusted than news media,” came from nymag.com. I don’t know what to think about that one. “Breaking: Muslim Syrian refugee sexually assaulted young girls in WEM waterpark.” That came from debatepost. com whose slogan is “news worth debating.”
“Inner circle staffer Katie Walsh named as White House leaker,” was posted by trunews. com. This one might get you worried. “How sunscreen could be causing skin cancer, not the sun,” courtesy collective-evolution.com. And it took a lot of scrolling, but I came across this as a photo post, not a news link. Posted by A Sheep No More, it said, “Freedom of Information Act has revealed 30 years of secret official documents showing the government has 1. Known vaccines don’t work. 2. Known they cause the diseases they are supposed to prevent. 3. Known they are a hazard to children. 4. Colluded to lie to the public. 5. Worked to prevent safety studies. The vaccine hoax is over!” There are a few people who seem to post a lot of things like that vaccine hoax one. This is usually indicated by the words “Monsanto,” “vaccine,” “climate change,” “gluten,” “United Nations,” “agenda,” and so on. Increasingly, many things referring to “Trump” would also fall in that category. Thus, I am more and more finding that if I didn’t see it on the National Post, CNN, Global, CTV, The New York Times and a few other media sources with traditional roots, I
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The legislature may not be back in session quite yet, but the work of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts has gone on, having met again on Monday, Feb. 13. The meeting proved to be the latest, and also the last, volley in the ongoing dispute between NDP and Saskatchewan Party MLAs over the number of witnesses who ought to be called to the committee to testify on the provincial auditor’s report in the Global Transportation Hub land deal. The debate on the GTH land deal, over the escalation in land values on parcels of land bought by the province, was a prime topic through the fall sitting as opposition leader Trent Wotherspoon raised the issue day after day during Question Period. The ministry of economy, and in particular its former minister Bill Boyd, have particularly been under fire from the NDP. The fight has also raged on at the public accounts committee level. What transpired was an ongoing tug of war where the NDP would make various procedural motions for certain witnesses to be called, only for the motions to be voted down by the Sask. Party’s committee majority. At the Nov. 8 pub-
lic accounts committee meeting, Saskatoon Nutana MLA Cathy Sproule, sitting in that day for Regina Douglas Park MLA Nicole Sarauer, made a motion that read as follows: That this committee request the deputy minister of Economy, Mr. Laurie Pushor; the former CEO of the Global Transportation Hub, Mr. John Law; the former interim CEO of the Global Transportation Hub, Mr. Chris Dekker; and the current CEO of the Global Transportation Hub, Mr. Bryan Richards appear before the committee as witnesses at a meeting or meetings of the Public Accounts Committee held prior to November 30th, 2016. The motion was defeated along straight party lines, with Northwestarea Saskatchewan Party MLAs Herb Cox (Battlefords), Randy Weekes ( Bigga r- Sa skat chewa n Valley) and Larry Doke (Cut Knife-Turtleford) among those voting to defeat Sproule’s motion by a 5-1 margin. The lone vote in favour of her motion was Sproule herself. Later that meeting, Doke moved that the committee “request the deputy minister of Highways and the CEO of the Global Transportation Hub to present before the committee on the recommendations made in the
Special Report: Land Acquisition Processes: The Global Transportation Hub Authority and Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.” This was not enough for Sproule, who then moved an amendment that “all senior officials from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, Ministry of the Economy, going back to 2011” be requested to present. In remarks recorded in Hansard, Sproule made clear she wanted Pushor, the deputy minister of the economy, to appear before the committee because of his direct involvement. Ms. Sproule: — If I could just speak to the amendment, Madam Chair, I think what’s really important here is that we have an opportunity as a committee to ask questions of the officials that were there at the time and certainly of senior officials who were directly involved in the negotiation of the east parcels, in particular Mr. Laurie Pushor; and that just having a motion the way it reads right now, which was submitted to members of the committee by a staffer from the Executive Council, I think that is something that really short shrifts the committee in its ability to do its work properly. In the end, Sproule’s amendment failed by a 6-1 vote. Doke’s original mo-
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ohn Cairns LEG WATCH newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net the GTH or the Ministry of Highways, so they wouldn’t have reported to either of the two of you. And we understand there’s only so much we can learn from you two gentlemen. We’ve asked before to have relevant witnesses at committee. One of them was Laurie Pushor, who’s a special advisor to the government who now works at the Ministry of Economy. Time and time again, the government members of this committee have blocked him from coming. Pushor’s still employed by the government and it wouldn’t be hard to get him to the committee. He works just down the street and he makes, I believe, $220,000 of taxpayers’ money. So I am going to ask again of government members, if you feel it necessary to conclude debate at 4 p.m. today, to bring Laurie Pushor to the committee. Sarauer then moved to request Pushor appear as a witness of the Public Accounts Committee, but that motion had to be ruled out of order by chair Danielle Chartier, the NDP MLA for Riversdale. As committee chair, Chartier said she was bound by the earlier decisions of the committee against calling Pushor. Deputy chair Larry Doke agreed with the chair’s ruling.
Mr. Doke: — Thank you, Madam Chair. No, I believe that this has been asked twice now and voted down both times. We’re still of the opinion that the Provincial Auditor has covered all those avenues of talking to the named people. So we won’t be supporting that. The Chair: — Thank you, Mr. Doke. Ms. Sarauer. Ms. Sarauer: — Well in light of that I suppose, Madam Chair, the auditor’s report, as we well know and we’ve discussed, it’s the result of a process audit. And the auditor has been very clear that the scope and intent of the audit was to look at processes for buying land at both the GTH and the Ministry of Highways. Obviously we’ve seen a lot of issues and we’ve talked about a lot of issues, with how both the GTH and the Ministry of Highways use taxpayers’ money, especially in this particular instance. And the Auditor has rightfully highlighted those throughout her report. This is highly concerning and I want to address this again. I am particularly concerned that the members opposite are very inclined to continue to shut down debate and limit the officials that are here and that are being allowed to appear at committee. Continued on Page 7
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Cairns on Cinema
What we know about the Magic Lantern acquisition of the Capitol By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Today the topic of this column is Magic Lantern, the Capitol, and what the heck is going on with movies in North Battleford. Long-term, I’m happy with what’s going on. Not only are we getting a new movie theatre, but based on what Magic Lantern is saying, the Capitol is going to be staying open for years to come. Short term, though, it stinks. There is no way to sugar-coat it. We are down to zero screens while the renovations go on at the Capitol, for however long they go on. Then after that, we’ll be stuck with only one screen until the new Magic Lantern theatre is completed, likely no sooner than a year from now. This is likely going to mean yet another year of hitting the road to Saskatoon for movies, even after all the renovations and improvements at the Capitol. The selection will be terrible! The only silver lining is that if you are going to close down the only movie theatre in the city for renovations, now is the time to do it. This is the movie “dead season,” with few blockbusters to be had. Cinemas all over Canada are screening a lot of junk, such as the
lousy “Fifty Shades Darker,” currently with a score of nine per cent at Rotten Tomatoes. There isn’t a precise timetable for when the renovations at the Capitol will all be finished, but it would be a good idea if they were finished in time for the major blockbusters later this year. Otherwise, people are going to be mad. Anyhow, here is a rundown of what we know so far about what’s happening with the Capitol. The backstory: until Friday, the Capitol had been owned by the Melfort-based Dynasty Theatres, whose other theatres were in Melfort and also Meadow Lake. The Capitol, for much of its history, has been a one-screen theatre, but that changed after the twin cinemas in the Frontier Mall closed. Afterwards, the Capitol was renovated and converted into a two-screen cinema. A twin wall was put up that split the main theatre into two cinemas with two separate screens. That did not go over well. Two major complaints emerged from movie fans: one was about “sound-bleeding,” with the sound spilling over from one cinema into the other. The other gripe was that the screen sizes were too small in the new configuration.
The Capitol Theatre sits empty before renovations get underway. Photo by John Cairns
The main problem was that the cinema just wasn’t offering a modern movie-going experience for people. Despite that, a lot of local people are quite fond of the Capitol. Mainly, it has the “nostalgia factor” going for it, because so many people have fond memories of going there when they were kids. So while there was excitement when Magic Lantern made their announcement about the new theatre, there was also quite a bit of worry about the Capitol’s future. The future now is a lot less cloudy. Dynasty The-
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the store window at the Ironclad Building at 1132 101st Street, so you will get to see what it will be like. According to their news release, they also plan a larger screen, a new sound system, a new roof, a new accessible washroom, and exterior renovations including the “iconic Capitol sign”. In short, it sounds like the main problems at the Capitol are going to be gone. It will be one big screen, showing one movie, with no more soundbleeding. As a bonus, the seats will be comfy. Continued on Page 8
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Cairns on Cinema Continued from Page 7 Information about the Capitol will be integrated into Magic Lantern’s website, which will be where to go for movie information, times and so on. Until the Capitol reopens the Magic Lantern site will feature updates about the construction. Magic Lantern has also announced they plan to have reserved seating, where you can purchase your tickets online and reserve your seats in advance, just like what happens at a live theatre or arena. I notice this has been getting to be a common practice at some screenings at Scotiabank Theatre in Saskatoon. As for the renovations, Magic Lantern has pledged to “keep the ‘down time’ as short as possible.” Once it re-opens, the Capitol will remain the only theatre in town for about a year until the new Magic Lantern cinema opens. At the moment the timetable calls for construction of the new theatre to begin in the spring; that will be a ten-month project. Beyond that, it really has been a fluid situation as far as the new cinema is concerned in terms of the exact location of the new cinema and its footprint. Last year, Mayor Ian Hamilton noted at city council that Magic Lantern had previously approached Dynasty Theatres with an offer for the Capitol. Their concept was to build a new
theatre, while refurbishing the Capitol to its original state, which Hamilton called an “an awesome idea.” But that offer wasn’t accepted. Later, Magic Lantern made the announcement they were going ahead with their new theatre anyway. It has taken a while, but it now sounds like the original concept is going to come to fruition. According to Magic Lantern’s news release: “The new cinema will operate in conjunction with the Capitol, allowing five movies to play at once. The big plus is the renovated Capitol will be the nicest theatre between Edmonton and Saskatoon.” The important takeaway for me from all this is that Magic Lantern is still firmly committed to its plan to enter the Battlefords, and that the Capitol is going to be restored and revitalized. This will surely be good news from a preservation perspective, because too many historic movie theatres in this province and elsewhere have met the fate of the wrecking ball. No doubt, the heritage folks in North Battleford, Richard Hiebert and his friends, will be delighted with what appears to be happening now with the Capitol. In fact, the Capitol sounds like a good future topic for one of Hiebert’s history pieces for our paper. That is one story a lot of people will want to read.
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Council notes on last meeting Staff Here are some additional highlights from the Feb. 13 meeting of city council: The city of North Battleford has completed and released a wastewater treatment plant environmental risk assessment report. The report states that the city’s current treated wastewater effluent being released into the North Saskatchewan River meets the developed environmental quality objectives, or EQO. However, based on 2030 city population projections (calculated at a rate of one percent per year), the treated effluent will not meet the EQO for phosphorus and the city will need to develop suitable treatment technology and procedures to mitigate the phosphorus levels that are being discharged. At council Monday, city director of utilities Stewart Schafer explained that by 2030 the city will need to expand its wastewater treatment plant anyway, so the phosphorus issue will be addressed at that time. Members of the public who are interested in reading the report can contact City Hall. Also, city administration was notified that the provincial Water Security Agency will be conduct17024MS1 17024MS2
ing an environmental compliance audit of the water treatment plants from March 20 to 23. The audit includes the facilities, equipment, operations, sampling, monitoring and maintenance of water quality and record at the North Battleford water treatment facilities from Jan. 2012 through December 2016. In bylaws, city council passed a bylaw in three readings Monday to close a portion of Heritage Way prior to completing the original subdivision for the CUplex. The affected portion is a “cut corner” for vehicular turning at intersections that is not needed. Council heard from representatives of the Islamic Centre of North Battleford who thanked council and the commu-
nity for their support and attendance at their prayer meeting held the previous Friday. The meeting was an interfaith gathering in memory of the victims of the mosque shooting in Quebec City earlier that week. There were 20 Snow Angels nominated for the Snow Angel program in January and Gary Miller was drawn as the lucky recipient of a $50 Visa Card sponsored by Crown Cab and Battlefords Mosque. All Snow Angel nominees will receive a certificate signed by Mayor Ryan Bater. City council has executed a Memorandum of Understanding for Destination Battlefords which includes a funding increase of 2.5 percent for 2016, 2017 and 2018. Prior to the unanimous approval, May-
or Ryan Bater declared a conflict of interest and recused himself from the discussion and vote on the issue. A number of individuals have been appointed to the city’s Board of Revision for 2017 and they are: chairman Clint Krismer, vice chair Gord Krismer, and members Jeff Hutton, Charmain Luscombe,. Brian Lynch, Reg Skinner, Don Van Beseleare and Christina Krismer. As well, Ruth Kachmarski has been appointed as Secretary to the 2017 Board of Revision. Finally, Herman Bugler and Karen Richardson have been reappointed to the North Battleford Library Board for a term that expires March 31, 2018. The next regular meeting of North Battleford council is Feb. 27.
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The local cab company in the Battlefords is up for sale. Crown Cab (2011) Ltd. is being sold by the present owners, Imran Zaka and Bazgha Imran, to the numbered company 102012062 Saskatchewan Ltd. That numbered company is made up of purchasers Hirak Patel, Naresh Kumar Patel and Koshaben Desai. The sale came up as part of the agenda at last city council. City Hall regulates all cab licensing in the city limits and Crown Cab is the lone cab company licensed. A presentation had already been made before administration officials by Hirak Patel, and a business plan had been presented. The intention is for the transfer of possession to take place May 1.
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Monday, Feb. 20 representatives for the City of North Battleford, the Town of Battleford, Destination Battlefords and the public came out to enjoy the balmy Family Day weather at the Dekker Centre to kick off the countdown to the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. Mayor Bater and Leslie welcomed around 150 people to the kickoff, which was also a demonstration by some local youngsters of an event that will be featured during next year’s games, snowboarding. The official mascots of the games, Tansi and Ravi, a sister and brother duo of white-tailed deer, were also announced during the gathering. Folks were treated to a free barbecue, and activities for the family, including face painting and a bouncy house, were available inside. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky
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As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday, Confederation Centre of the Arts is asking the youth of North Battleford and surrounding areas to share their hopes for the future to inspire the next generation of change in this country. The cross-Canada tour is coming to North Battleford Feb. 23, and the public is invited to a unique artistic workshop celebrating Canada 150. Khodi Dill, spokenword artist, emcee and educator, will be the the guest artist at The Dream Catchers Workshop, providing inspiration to North
Battleford’s young dreamers. These workshops are touring all 13 provinces and territories, and the submissions from youth across the country will be used to create a musical production that will tour later this summer. At the workshop, youth aged 11-15 will participate in drama games, artistic activities and will create a small dream catcher to share their dreams for the future. Submissions of dreams from youth 17 and under are also being accepted in both French and English at dreamingcanada.ca or capteursdereves. ca. Joining Dill for the
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Lions held the art auction for 27 years, raising money for many worthy area charities, but the organization decided to retire from the endeavour in 2016. In recognition of the importance of the event, Chapel Gallery has decided to step in and host it again in 2017. According to their news release, 25 artists
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Santee Smith performs in Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s NeoIndigenA. The performance explores the relationship “of all living entities and elements.” Smith and company will bring the show to the Dekker Centre Feb. 24. Photo submitted
By Staff Santee Smith, the star of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre's presentation of NeoIndigenA is a graduate of Canada's National Ballet School, McMaster University – where she received degrees in Physical Education and Psychology – and York University – where
she completed an MA in Dance. In NeoIndigenA, Smith fuses her experiences growing up on Six Nations of the Grand River reserve with her formal dance and physical education. Smith's career has spanned over twenty years and her latest program is described as "exploring our relationship to all living entities and elements"
and "promises to be both transcendent and primordial." The solo dance program will inhabit "earthworld," "skyworld," and "underworld" in telling its story. Tickets are on sale for the Feb. 24 show through the Dekker Centre online at dekkercentre.com or by phone at 306-445-7700 ext. 2. Cost is $44 plus GST.
Paint brushes were busy in the art room this Tuesday where nine enthusiastic Battlefords Art Club artists worked. Some were painting in waters colour, some in acrylics. A member of artists have signed up for the Graham Flatt workshop Feb. 24-25 at the Don Ross Craft Room. Call 306-4451760 if you’re interested. A few members of the group are taking water colour workshops through the University of Saskatchewan USCAD program. It is a pleasure to paint with this group every week. They learn from each other and encourage new skills. New members are always welcome.
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North Stars clinch second straight regular season pennant By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
Home ice advantage through the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs belongs to the Battlefords North Stars. Thanks to a 2-1 win on the road over the Melfort Mustangs Friday, the North Stars clinched first place in the SJHL standings for the second straight season. For North Stars general manager and head coach Nate Bedford, the key now for the team is to make sure their playing well heading into the post-season so that they can avenge their loss in last year’s semifinal to the Flin Flon Bombers. “It’s going to be hard to stay motivated here during the last games of the regular season, so I’m curious to see how dedicated we’ll be in playing in all three zones and what our character will be like,” Bedford said. “It’s the little things like blocking shots and being physical that wins you games in the playoffs and I’m interested to see if we do that over the next few games.” The last team to win back-to-back regular season titles in the SJHL were the Humboldt Broncos in 2012 and 2013. The Broncos actually finished in a tie with the Yorkton Terriers in 2013 with 76 points, but won the tiebreaker with a 3-1 record
in head-to-head matchups. When it came to the playoffs, the Broncos won it all in 2012 but were defeated in the finals by the Terriers in the following campaign. The Terriers would win the regular season crown outright a year later during their successful run to the 2014 Royal Bank Cup. Friday night’s game in Melfort saw the North Stars fall behind 1-0 in the first period, despite holding an 11-4 advantage in the shot department. “I’m not sure if it was bus legs or a bit of complacency that played into it, but it took us 20 minutes to get going,” Bedford said. “We weren’t moving the puck and we weren’t making the easy plays, and that catches up with you after awhile. “In the second period, we did a much better job of moving the puck into their zone and everyone was getting involved in the plays.” Jared Blaquiere and Connor Logan each had a goal and an assist in the victory while Taryn Kotchorek made 15 saves. Reed Gunville had the only goal of the night for the Mustangs, who are just six points ahead of the Melville Millionaires for the 10th and final playoff spot in the SJHL. Evan Plotnik was stellar in between the pipes for the home team as he made 41 saves.
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Coby Downs tried on a hat after he scored a hat trick for Battlefords North Stars in their 3-0 win over the Humboldt Broncos at the Civic Centre Saturday night. Photo by Lucas Punkari
In their return to the Civic Centre Saturday, the North Stars picked up their 13th straight win over the Humboldt Broncos by a score of 3-0. On a night where he cracked the 50-goal plateau in his SJHL career, Coby Downs provided all of the offence for the North Stars as he picked up a hat trick. Downs previously scored three goals in a game on Jan. 2, 2016 in a 6-2 win at home over the Kindersley Klippers. “The whole line (which includes Ben Allen and Layne Young) was just rolling tonight,” Downs said. “We’ve been getting our chances over the last few
games, but we just weren’t able to bury the puck into the back of the net. “We talked before the game on how we all needed to bare down more when it came to our scoring chances, especially with the playoffs starting in a couple of weeks.” Downs also had a unique celebration when he scored on an empty-net in the third period, as he donned on a Seattle Seahawks hat that was tossed from the crowd. “I skated over towards the guys and I saw the hat on the ice,” Downs said. “I figured I might as well try it on for a couple of seconds.” Allen and Young had
assists on all three of the goals Downs scored. Saturday’s win was also highlighted by a 23-save performance from Joel Grzybowski, as the North Stars rookie netminder picked up his fifth shutout of the season. “I was pretty busy in the first period compared to the other two periods, but I was happy with how I played,” Grzybowski said. “My rebound control was a little bit off, so that’s something I’ll be working on in practice.” After making 13 saves in the first period, Grzybowski only faced a pair of shots in the second frame and eight more during the third period.
“When you get into a situation like that where you aren’t facing a lot of shots, it’s important to have a really good mindset to stay focused on the game,” Grzybowski said. “That was a major key to my success tonight, along with what the guys we’re doing in front of me.” Garrett Mason made 40 saves for the Broncos, who last defeated their Finning Division rivals on Jan. 28, 2015 in Humboldt. The North Stars were looking to improve on their league-best 44-8-1-0 record Wednesday night as they visited the Kindersley Klippers. After traveling back on the road to take on the Nipawin Hawks Friday, the North Stars will be back on home ice Saturday night for a 7:30 p.m. battle with the Notre Dame Hounds. Prior to the game, the North Stars players will be at the Civic Centre for a free family skating event starting at 12:15 p.m. The skate, which wraps up at 1:45 p.m., will also allow fans to get autographs from their favourite players. In other news, the North Stars moved up to fifth place in the most recent Canadian Hockey League Top 20 rankings that were released Monday. The Brooks Bandits of the Alberta Junior Hockey League remain in first place.
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Sharks ready to take on Bears in playoffs By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
After an exciting weekend in Swift Current, the Battlefords Sharks are eager to build off their momentum as the post-season begins. The Sharks began their Saskatchewan Midget AAA Female Hockey League best-of-five quarter-final series with the Prince Albert Northern Bears Wednesday night in Prince Albert, with the second game taking place at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at the Battleford Arena. “Our main goal was to finish the regular season on a strong note, and I think we did that,” Sharks head coach Gary Berggren said.
“We only got one win out of the last two weekends, but we had a chance to earn the two points in three out of the four games with Regina and Swift Current. We’re really coming together heading into the post-season.” In their regular season finale Sunday afternoon, Ensley Fendelet scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Sharks picked up a 3-2 win over the Swift Current Wildcats. “It was a really hardfought game between both teams right until the end,” Berggren said. “On the winning goal, one of our defenders (Maya Tupper) went wide and made a pass out in front of the net. One of our forwards (Ali Aitken) had
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her shot stopped by their goalie, but Ensley was their right alongside her to put in the rebound.” Keera Tringer and Jordan Kulbida also scored for the Sharks, who received strong goaltending from Chantel Weller as she made 33 saves. Janessa Fournier and
Taylor Lind both had goals for the Wildcats in the loss. The two teams did battle in a wild affair Saturday night, as they scored four goals in the third period to erase a 5-1 deficit before falling 6-5 to the Wildcats in overtime. “A lot of teams would have caved in after going
down by four goals, but our girls fought hard and they were rewarded by pushing it to overtime,” Berggren said. “Obviously we would have much rather won the game, but we were still pretty happy with how it turned out. “We had some troubles slowing down one of their players (Lind) in the first two periods, but that changed after we made some adjustments during the intermission. All of a sudden, when we got an early goal in the third, it felt like all of the momentum switched to us.” Aitken led the way on offence with two goals and an assist, while Kulbida and Layne Hryoriw both had two-point nights. Tupper and Alyssa Roach also scored in the loss, which saw Weller make 42 saves. Lind was impressive for the Wildcats Saturday, as
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It was a busy weekend at the Twin Rivers Curling Club from Feb. 10-12 as it played host to the Tim Hortons U15 and U18 Youth Bonspiels. The Under 18 ‘A’ event title was won by Alexis Stochmanski of Prince Albert, while Prince Albert’s Bryden Tessier captured the Under 15 event title. Photos by Lucas Punkari
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Gardening towards food security anbidge on Horticulture
By Patricia Hanbidge Today, in a mad rush to beat a winter storm happening at one of our hubs of air travel, I failed to take the time to enjoy my indoor garden. There just wasn’t time to “stop and smell the roses,” or in this case the herbs! This is a typical story of our lives as we live them. As I crisscross the country in order to circumvent Mother Nature’s wrath and reach a very southern and remote destination, it gives me time to think. What if we lived as our grandparents or great grandparents and spent our days growing food and living a more simple life. We would be closer to our roots and in fact may likely be happier. Everyday at the Saskatoon School of Horticulture we are able to “live the dream” in a small way as we are literally immersed in horticulture. The wonder of a flower opening, a seed sprouting or dead
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The 1977 Vawn High School football team: Champions of the gridiron In June of 1976 I was interviewed by the Vawn School Board and the Turtleford School District (Vawn-Edam) trustee for the principalship of Vawn High School. I was young and had no school administrative experience. But that didn’t concern the Board. Nor were they interested in my academic qualifications (as long as I could teach most subjects, which I could). They wanted a strong principal and felt that I would meet their expectations. I got the job. My predecessor was unable to complete his term and had left the previous March. A wonderful teacher, Sister Suzanne Papen, had assumed his duties for the rest of the year, but she had no desire to be principal. She was very glad to
have me on staff. The first day of school was, well, eventful. I’ve understated it. Fifteen minutes before the 9 a.m. bell, two grade eleven students fish tailed a half-ton truck around the corner of the school and did a 360 on the ball diamond severely scaring a teacher
who was out checking for smokers. It got worse. I won’t go there. The first two months were difficult (there, I’ve understated it again). I made a lot of mistakes, but none were fundamental — with persistence and hard work, things turned around.
Vawn High School staff 1977. Left to right, Yvonne McCaffrey, Greg Close, Betty Close, Richard Hiebert, Ed Roston, Sister Suzanne, Gulam Mirza.
My workload was phenomenal. In a small high school, there are always fewer staff to carry both the curricular and extracurricular load. I taught almost full time (Physical Education grades 10, 11, 12; History all grades; Biology grades 10, 11; Mathematics 10; and Physics 11). In addition, I coached and managed every sport (boys and girls, seniors and juniors) – cross country running, football, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, badminton, track and field, softball, fastball and baseball. In some cases, I got senior students to help coach while I managed the team. The Turtleford School District was long and drawn out – 75 miles to Paradise Hill, for ex-
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ample. I commuted from North Battleford; after a game in the Hill or St. Walburg, I often did not get home until after midnight. Then it was up at 5 a.m. and back at school by 8 a.m. Those were the days. I should mention that all of our staff had more than a full load of subjects to teach, and some had extracurricular responsibilities as well. Sister Suzanne, for example, was the teacher supervisor of a very fine yearbook. Now, to the point of
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this essay, in June of 1977, I and a member of my teaching staff, Ed Roston, who, in consultation with our senior boys, decided to start a nine-man football team. The whole idea was daunting. We had no experience — I had played football but never coached it, nor had Ed. None of our boys had ever played football. We had no equipment. We had no money. We had no bus. We had no permission from the board to proceed. Luckily our local trustee enthusiastically pushed that through with the district board. Permission was granted as long as it it did not cost the central board any money. So, the first order on the agenda was to raise money for equipment and transportation. First we pumped up our canteen. We ran hot dog and pizza sales three times weekly. That brought in a lot of money. We also increased our product line to include ice cream and revels and various kinds of junk food. More money. But not nearly enough money to buy equipment and pay for a bus and driver. As an aside, selling junk food to kids is unconscionable; I should not have organized this, but I digress. And, of course, a time honoured way for schools to raise money is to run a school dance. We had trouble getting other schools to come to our dances, so I called in our SRC to my office and instructed our president to telephone every school SRC president in the district, and schools outside our district, to assure them that our dance would be great – great music and welcoming to everyone. And it came with the assurance that our principal would personally supervise. We had two well attended dances and the kids had a great time. We made a lot of money. But not enough money. So, I organized a community supper and dance and brought my band out to play free of charge in the Vawn Hall. It was a wonderful evening. Our parents donated all of the food, the CWL catered free of charge, the village donated the use of the hall. The communities of Vawn and Edam got behind Vawn High School’s football project 100 per cent. And we finally had enough money. Continued on Page 19
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Gridiron champions Continued from Page 18 The first thing we did with our newfound wealth was to buy Lashburn’s football equipment as they were getting out of football. We were able to fit most of our boys with helmets, shoulder pads,
kidney protectors, pants, knee pads and cleats, other essential items for protection, and some sweaters. A few things we had to buy new. Some alterations were required, of course, and the boys’ mothers saw to it. As you can see, Vawn High
School’s football project was a team effort with everyone helping. Practices were held at noon hours, and sometimes during physical education classes. I brought a set of cast iron weights to the school for the boys to
Vawn High School football team circa 1977. Back row, left to right, Jerry Harty, Guy Baillargeon, Pat Delainey, Lionel L'Heureux, Kevin Foulds, Danny Pollard, Randy Foulds, Danny Esquirol. Middle row, left to right, Mr. Hiebert (head coach), Rene Hamel, Gerald Desmerais, Daryl Greening, Larry Letourneau, Larry Weber, Bernard LaClare, Kevin Valliere, Guy Corbeil (manager), Bernard Gauthier, John Roach. Front row, left to right, Brian Weber, Kim McCaffery, Guy Warren, Henri Blaquire, Marvin Milnthorpe, David Greening, Kelly Stuart, Mr. Roston (assistant coach).
build strength and endurance. Practices were hard – rigorous. Wind sprints, tackling drills, passing drills, blocking drills and serious scrimmages were part of every practice. No one complained. Because every boy really wanted to play. And every boy who wanted to play got to play. There were no tryouts. Assistant Coach Ed Roston and I were extremely happy with our incredible, talented team and their winning attitude. I attached one condition: attend school regularly and complete all homework. We were ready. Our first game was against Makwa (south-west of Meadow Lake). We beat Makwa 100 to seven. I felt bad about running up the score. But not that bad. Ed and I let our juniors play more in the return game. The score was still pretty ridiculous. From this point forward, Mr. Roston and I played our juniors and weaker players as much as we could. Our philosophy was if you practice, you get to play. That was a bit of an
impractical rule given our goal in every game, which was to win. Vehicles of all kinds lined the field for our home games. We had an incredible cheering section from Vawn, Edam, and surrounding areas. It seemed like hundreds of people came out to cheer our team on. We were fortunate to have the principal and vice-principal, Larry McDaid and Doug Fawcett, from Hardcastle School in Edam, come out to officiate at our home games. We really had to whip our team into shape in record time in order to compete. But we did. We quickly developed a winning tradition. During the course of the season, we played away and home games - teams from Makwa, Carpenter High School (my alma mater) in Meadow Lake, McLurg High School in Wilkie, Chavin in Alberta, and Hillmond, to name some. We lost a game in Meadow Lake by three points. Our star half-back, Pat Delain-
ey, broke his shoulder. In all my years as a high school physical education teacher and coach, I have never worked with such incredible athletes as I did with the kids from Vawn and Edam. We had so many stars on the football field it would be difficult to showcase all of them. But every player contributed and was a valuable member of the team. Thirty years later, as I fondly reminisce, of what importance was this team to anyone? Of what importance are high school sports? Why do we have high school sports? Football, and all team sports, impart lessons for life to those young athletes who engage. They build character. Young people learn to set high goals and strive to meet them. In so doing, they learn to be resourceful, and to never give up. Further, they learn how to win and they learn how to lose. Most importantly, they bring these skills and attitudes into the real world beyond high school. That’s why.
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Unite for a Miracle held the biggest event of its campaign Feb. 11 when the committee scored the talent of Brad Johner and his boys for Treat Your Sweet. A multi-generational crowd united for the event with proceeds going to Telemiracle. With just six tickets short of a sellout, it was clear that Unity stepped up to support the ongoing fundraising. Guests browsed 60 silent auction items that were donated to be added to the total that will be presented on air by the Unite for a Miracle committee members at Telemiracle 41. Prior to supper, campaign orchestrator, Cherie Wagner, addressed the audience and told of her family’s experience with Telemiracle. Her brother, Darcy, chairman of Telemiracle 41, had spent all day in last minute planning sessions in Saskatoon before travelling to Unity to support his sister and family for the event. Bryce Woytiuk was MC for the night and in his first order of business was able to garner $300 towards the privilege of eating first. This was just one of several events throughout the event that would contribute to the total. Fifty-fifty tickets were also sold. The jackpot ended
Above, Brad Johner and his boys perform Feb. 11 in Unity in an event benefiting Telemiracle. Below, a packed crowd takes in the performance.
A long line of coveted goods stood with bid sheets as more than 60 items were on silent auction at the Treat Your Sweet night. Below, a packed crowd takes in the night’s events. Photos by Sherri Solomko
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up totaling $900, with the winner donating half of that figure back to the fundraising efforts. Squares were also sold on a travel voucher to Mexico and the always popular silent auction tables were kept busy throughout the night. Johner’s set was mixed with stories, jokes and familiar songs. As the concert went on into the night, the crowd became more comfortable and dancers
moved to the floor at both the front and back of the full hall. After the music was over, the auction was closed, the prizes were drawn, a number of people lingered to visit with friends. There won’t be much rest for the Wagner family, as Unite for a Miracle continues right until they leave to attend the live 20-hour telethon in Saskatoon.
The Borden Friendship Club held a successful Telemiracle Valentine’s Tea Feb. 14, with 48 guests enjoying cake and treats. The 50/50 of $41 went to Jean Sawchyn and 29 door prizes were also given out. Winning from Radisson were Jeannine Fast, Donna and John Ridgewell, Norma Amson, Doreen Parker, Phyliss Domoshovitz, and Reuben and Elizabeth
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Snowmobile rally winners announced By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
Adgerine McNutt is again a proud great grandma to a bouncing baby boy born to her grand-daughter Anna and Ryan Babchuk of Unity on Sunday, Feb. 12. Congratulations! Telemiracle will be broadcasting from TCU Place in Saskatoon March 4-5. Telemiracle is an annual fundraiser run by the Kinsmen Organization now into its 41st year. The money raised provides medical supplies and equipment for individuals in need. Many groups sponsor an event in order to support this worthy cause. Try to attend one in the next few weeks as every dollar counts! Senior Citizens Housing Authority in Mayfair held an appreciation supper last Friday. Included were the three tenants, board committee and some of their family members who enjoyed the catered meal. The committee had a meeting before the supper. Rabbit Lake and District Ag. Association is holding their annual Snowmobile Rally on Saturday, March 4. The trail is approximately 70 to 120 kilometres. There are three cash prizes. First
From left to right: Former pioneer, school and piano teacher from Rabbit Lake, Hazel Dawson, Jeanette Swistun, Betty Ann Moffat, Judy Schnitzler (daughter to Hazel) and Shirley Leigh. Photo submitted
place takes $5000, second place will get $2500 and third place will walk away with $1250. On the tickets are printed the words "Remembering Wilfred Krelow," which is a nice gesture as Wilfred was a tremendous help at many functions and worked endless hours making ideas a reality. For more information on the rally please call Russell at 306-883-8155, Dave at 306-824-4523, or Amanda at 306-441-7923. Margaret Adam and her two sisters Gladys
Caldwell and Linda Simpson from Saskatoon have returned from visiting family on their mom's side (Dyck) in Winnipeg. I had reported in my news for the week of Feb. 12 that Chitek Lake was holding a Snowmobile Rally on Saturday, Feb. 18. The prize winners are First - John McQuade from Kindersley, Second - Cody Hemming from Lloydminster, Third - Cynthia Dales from Chitek Lake. The two rider prize winners are Kevin Sawatzky and Connor Dione. The
warm weather brought out many people to make this rally a success. Troy and Norma (nee Kennedy) Pomedli officialy moved into their newly constructed house on the farm Feb. 12. Their youngest child is in grade twelve this year. Saskatchewan Rush Lacrosse brought in many spectators as the fans go wild cheering for them. My husband and I attended Saturday night's game in Saskatoon, watching the Rush narrowly defeat Colorado eight to seven. Yes, it was exciting! A big thank you to Dallan, Loralie and Graham. The next game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 against Calgary. The fire-damaged Assante building will not be operational for some time. A fire had caused extensive damage to the building Feb. 2. Just north of Richard, en route to Maymont on highway 376, one can see a large grain terminal being constructed. This adds another dimension to the prairie landscape as it is very tall. This project is being spearheaded by Grains Connect and is one of four terminals being built. This company is a 50-50 joint venture between Grains Corp of Australia and
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Meota was a busy place over the weekend with several activities going on. It started out on Friday when the monthly noon meal of delicious beef stew and salad was held in the Community Complex. Following lunch the Meota Lakeshore Lions Club President Lawrie Ward made four cheque presentations. On behalf of the Hall Committee Pearl Hawkins accepted two cheques of $4,000, one to go toward a sound system and one toward a dishwasher. A cheque for $3,500 was accepted by Mayor John McDonald for the Fire Department and on behalf of the Girls’ Club the $500.00 check was accepted by Susan Demchuk and Tanya Gansauge. The Mayor addressed the crowd with more information and expressed his appreciation to the Lions Club and the community for proving what can be accomplished when everyone works and plays together. Canasta was played at the Do Drop In Feb. 10 with four tables in play and one table of cribbage.
Top score was earned by Charles Walker and John Soloninko, second high were Marion Ottas and Bev McCrimmon and third were Evelyn Dutton and Dave Ottas. Contract bridge was played Feb. 13 and top score was by Maureen Campbell with Linda Ard claiming runner-up. It was interesting to learn more about the Canadian Legion of Riders who ended their 14th annual run in Meota last summer. They pitched a huge tent in the arena and ended up with a banquet in the big hall. Continued on Page 28
Zen-Noh Grain Corporation which is controlled by Japan. Apparently it will take two years before it is fully operational. Jan. 7 another pioneer turned 99-years-old. She is Hazel Dawson, formerly a school and piano teacher from Rabbit Lake. Hazel also worked on the farm while raising two daughters. Hazel’s father, Jim Mattison was a grain buyer in the Federal Elevator and brought the family to Rab-
ayfair News bit Lake in 1930, just after the railroad arrived. She taught at Pleasantsite School from 1940-41, then at Athelsten School. Back then, teachers made $700 a year. Hazel lives in a nursing home in Saskatoon and still sings in a choir. She can hardly wait for her big 100th birthday party next January.
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KIRK: Bernice Elin Kirk, age 74 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017 in Regina, SK. She was predeceased by her parents Peter and Ena (nee Barden) Angman and sister Lois Thompson. She is survived by and will be forever missed by her husband Gordon, daughters Cheryl (Mark) Davidson, Marla (Wayne) Rimbey, Joanne (Dave) Breton, Carole (Patrick) Rozenburg and son Gordie (Sarah) Kirk. Affectionately remembered as ‘Grandma Bunny’ to her 13 loving grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was born on September 10, 1942 in Kindersley, SK. In 1965 Bernice moved to Edmonton where she raised her family until 1989. She moved back to Meota where as a child she spent summers at her family cabin. In January 2015 her health required that she and Gordon move to Regina for care. A memorial will take place in the spring where Bernice will be laid to rest peacefully and eternally in her beloved Meota. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online obituary at: www.myalternatives.ca. Please contact Cheryl at 306-209-9929 for info regarding spring interment.
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In Loving Memory of Peter Ross Oullette July 3, 1953 - February 22, 2016 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear When someone you love becomes a memory, The memory becomes a treasure.
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1 Executive Town Home on Foley Drive, available March 1st. $1400/month, $1400 security derposit. Total Reno’s, No Pets, No Children. Call to view 306-2287940 or 306-481-2836.
FEED & SEED NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley, Wheat and Oats. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com
Land for Lease 137 acres of alfalfa to be cut and baled with the option that cattle can be grazed after, with remaining 20 acres of grass, pasture, water SW Sec 22 46 14 W3 RM of Round Hill
Looking for new Market opportunities?
For more information and Terms call: 446-2379 or 480-4145 All offers need to be submitted by February 28th 2017 to: 882-111th St. North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2K1
DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Duplex For Rent: comes with fridge, stove, washer, and dryer. Available March 1, 2017. $1000 per month. References required. For more information contact 306-407-0619.
GROW QUINOA IN 2017!
1&2 Bedroom Suites
To find out if Quinoa (Keen-Wa) has a fit on your farm call 1-866-368-9304 or visit www.quinoa.com
• Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950
Available 1 bedroom suite. F/S/W/D utilities included $750 per month. No pets and no smoking. Reference required. Available March 1st. Call or text (306) 4801347.
FEED & SEED
HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM
Premium returns, guaranteed market and delivery. STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”PRICED TO SELL!” 20X21 $5,997 Front & Back Walls Included. 30X33 $7,339 No Ends Included 35X37 $11,782 One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036
AUTO MISCELLANEOUS Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster.
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CARD OF THANKS
Thank You
The executive committee of the
Can Am Bowl 2016
would like to thank all of the sponsors and volunteers for their assistance on behalf of this exciting 6 Man Football event of July 2016 in Hafford. Your contributions made this event possible and remarkable! REGISTRATIONS
Le Petit Monde Prescolaire
REGISTRATION Early Registration: For any family that has had a child previously registered in the preschool. Contact: embmpetitmonde@gmail.com Registration starts March 2, 2017
Open Registration: March 15, 2017 at 6 - 7 pm Le Petit Monde Prescolaire Classroom (Portable at EMBM School) Spots are limited.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Peter’s Bros. Paving, south Okanagan paving company seeking experienced paving personnel (min. 3 years) for their highway division throughout BC. Relocation allowance may be available. Competitive wage $24.00 to $31.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca
Land For Lease:
HOUSES FOR RENT
SUITES FOR RENT
RENTALS & LEASES
SE 25 49 19 W3 Cultivated 57 acres Native rangeland 98 acres with creek
Municipal Hail is hiring CROP HAIL ADJUSTERS for the 2017 hail season.
NE 25 49 19 W3 Cultivated 105 acres Native rangeland 40 acres RM of Turtle River
This seasonal position (Jul-Oct) has competitive salary, all expenses paid, health spending account and pension plan. Paperless as all entries are entered in our handheld tablet. Semi-retired or retired – join our team! We will train you.
For more information and terms call 1-306-446-2379 or 1-306-4416592. All offers need to be submitted by March 25, 2017. P.O. Box 694 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout N. America and semi O/O to haul RV’s and general freight. Group benefits and discounted fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com
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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS
Battleford Minor Ball Inc.
AGM
Annual General Meeting March 2, 2017 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Don Ross - Room #107
FARMS / ACREAGES FOR RENT
PETS
ADOPT A PET
Hey guys my name is Harmonie and I was brought here to the shelter so I could have some help finding my furrever home and family. I am a super sweet little girl who loves attention and affection. I also luff luff luff peoples and belly rubs and tummy scratches and chin scratches too. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today. I know one of us will be the purrfect match for you. Hey guys my name is Montana and I am here at the shelter looking for my forever home and family. I am a super sweet girl that loves to give kisses. I love attention and affection and I love to play with toys. Balls and ropes especially. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family come on down to the shelter today. PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com
PASTURE LAND FOR LEASE
The Rural Municipality of Hillsdale No. 440 invites applications to lease the following parcels of pasture land: N 1/2 10-46-23 W3M NW 15-46-23 W3M S 1/2 15-46-23 W3M Section 16-46-23 W3M Saskatchewan Ag and Food pasture lease guidelines will be used as the criteria for the application process. Before lease will be offered the cost of improvements must be paid to previous lessee.
AUCTIONS
Application forms may be picked up at the Municipal Office or downloaded from our website www.rmofhillsdale.com 17024MM3 17024MM4
Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. March 3, 2017 and may be mailed to Box 280, Neilburg, SK S0M 2C0 or faxed to 306-823-4477 or emailed to rm440@sasktel.net or delivered to our office at 39 L.E. Gibbons Centre St., Neilburg, SK For more information contact our office at 306-823-4321.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
City of North Battleford
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the City of North Battleford for the year 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: February 24 to April 24, 2017
A bylaw pursuant to Section 184 of the Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: City of North Battleford Secretary, Board of Revision 1291-101 Street Box 460, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6
Dated this 23rd day of February 2017 David Gillan — City Assessor
Auction Sale
Returns from ‘Bass Pro Shops’ Saturday, Feb. 25th, 2017 10:00 am Schmalz Auction Centre Hwy #2 South P.A. Sask.
Over 700 lots of fishing, hunting, camping, supplies and much more!
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Hwy. #2 South P.A. Sask. www.schmaltzauctions.com 306-763-2172 / 306-922-2300 www.globalauctionguide.com
for the Board of Directors for the Turtleford Credit Union Ltd. The Turtleford Credit Union is seeking eligible members who may be interested in running for vacant positions on our Board of Directors. The responsibilities of a director include regular monthly meetings, policy development, review operations and future planning. A nomination kit may be picked up at the credit union or for more information you may contact Mitch Rokochy, General Manager at (306) 845-2105 or one of the Nominating Committee Members: Roger Bissonnette (306) 845-7762, Jamie Little (306) 845-7775 or Travis Oster (306) 845-7439. Completed nomination kits must be submitted to the credit union before close of business (4 pm) on Friday, March 3, 2017. Annual Meeting is March 20, 2017 in Turtleford.
call-1�888�470�7997 Call 306-445-7261
Monday, March 20, 2017 Turtleford Community Hall Supper ~ 6:30 p.m. Meeting ~ 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to the office by March 10, 2017
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All
Now accepting applications for the following positions:
Educational Assistant • McKitrick Community School - North Battleford Teacher • Connaught Elementary School - North Battleford • North Battleford Comprehensive School - North Battleford Closing noon, Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Seasonal
Maintenance Operator The Rural Municipality of Hillsdale No. 440 is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-Time seasonal maintenance operator.
Duties include, but are not limited to, operation and maintenance of various equipment, grading and manual labour.
Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca. All applications must be submitted online.
Applicants must: • possess a valid Driver’s license • possess a strong working knowledge of grader operation and service • possess full working knowledge of grading technique • be capable of working with minimal or no supervision
We are looking for Bus Drivers and Casual Caretakers for our rural locations!
Class 1A license and ability to operate various equipment such as tractor, backhoe and loader would be considered an asset.
If you live near Cut Knife, Hafford, Spiritwood or Wilkie, we would love to talk to you. Training opportunities are available.
Please apply with resumé 4:00 p.m. March 8, 2017 to:
Please call our office at 306-937-7972 for more information.
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Box 280, Neilburg, SK S0M 2C0 Fax to (306) 823-4477 or email to rm440@sasktel.net For additional information call (306) 823-4321
Brightsand Lake Regional Park
is accepting applications for the following positions: • Working maintenance supervisor: Preference given to someone with some mechanical and carpentry skills; must be able to work weekends; must have supervisory skills. List expected salary for 40 hours a week from May 1 to Sept.30. • Maintenance: Must be able to work well with others; be able to work weekends; must be physically fit and enjoy the outdoors. • Office staff: Must enjoy working with the public; must have computer skills; must be able to work as part of a team. AND TENDER for Garbage Collection TENDER for toilet/shower/laundry cleaning TENDER for rental cabin cleaning These tenders may be applied for separately or as one tender. Tender to include expected cost of services provided. ALSO TENDER for Concession Operator to operate concession from May 15, 2017 until September 15, 2017. Applicant must have food handling certificate. All positions must have a valid driver’s licence Deadline for applications March 10, 2017 Additional information is available by emailing cvschell@sasktel.net Email cvschell@sasktel.net or mail to Verna Schell R.R. #3 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2X4
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE PERSON Applications are now being accepted for a FULL-TIME Seasonal Maintenance Person to perform general maintenance throughout the Municipality. Duties will include operating a tractor, mowing, picking rocks, installing and maintaining signs, culverts and any other general maintenance and repairs as required. Preference will be given to those with a minimum 3A driver’s license. Applicants must be physically fit and should be mechanically inclined. The Municipality offers a comprehensive benefits package including the Municipal Employees Pension Plan. Please submit resumés by March 3, 2017 including references and work experience with salary expected to: The RM of Mervin No. 499 Attention L. Ryan Domotor Box 130 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 Phone: 306-845-2045 Fax: 306-845-2950 rm499@rmofmervin.com We thank all interested candidates for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Canadian Tire
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER
is accepting applications for the following positions:
1. MAINTENANCE: 40 hour weeks: 8 hour days from May 1st to Sept. 30. Must have valid driver’s license; be able to work well with others; Be able to work weekends. List expected salary. 2. QUALIFIED SWIM INSTRUCTOR: Required certified lifeguard, CPR and first aid. Needed for one week starting 3rd week of July or 1st week of August to teach all levels. All positions listed must provide a “Criminal Check” before being hired. Deadline for applications March 31, 2017 Send to email: redberrylakepark@xplornet.com or by mail to Box 250 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0. For more information call Bernedette Harach 639-317-4346.
required for all rural areas
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All District First Nations Cando Cochin Cut Knife Glaslyn Hafford Lashburn Livelong
• Mervin • North of the Gully • • • • •
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Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford
NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions. Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed above.
For more information contact:
North Battleford requires
Redberry Lake Regional Park
Reporter Correspondents
The primary purpose of the Service Manager is to lead the auto service team in providing the ultimate customer experience in auto service and repairs by building customer trust and loyalty through high quality workmanship and professional and knowledgeable counter staff. Responsibilities and Tasks • Develops and maintains a culture that values excellent customer service through effective training, supervision, coaching and performance management. • Reviews and implements Service Centre policies and procedures that improve the Customer Experience through high quality repairs and building customer relationships. • Recruits, develops, motivates, recognizes and holds accountable an Auto Service team that will meet established objectives and targets for sales and profitability. • Maintains quality workmanship through monitoring uniformed inspection guidelines. • Plans, organizes, delegates and follows up on work and projects while considering team skill levels, customer wait times and the availability of parts and equipment. Requirements • Knowledge of market trends in the automotive service industry. • Ability to work effectively with auto parts ordering systems and computerized work order systems. • Good working knowledge of CoStar is an asset. • Management experience in a customer service-oriented industry. Please contact Brett Payne, Dealer, by email at brett.payne@tykat.ca or by phone at 306-446-3333 x 222
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Battlefords Victim Services
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Battlefords Victim Services is a non-profit organization that works in cooperation with the RCMP to provide assistance to victims of crime and traumatic events. The Victim Services Coordinator is located in the Battlefords RCMP detachment, and is responsible to ensure the delivery of quality service to clients within two RCMP detachment areas. Duties include overall management of a police-affiliated Victim Services program; recruitment, training and supervision of staff and volunteers; collaboration with community partners; and direct service delivery. The Victim Services Coordinator works under the direction of a Board of Directors. Qualifications • related post-secondary education • successful completion of security clearance by RCMP • demonstrated strength in interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills • understanding of best practises in volunteer management • ability to develop and interpret policies and procedures • ability to interpret financial reports • demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills • ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required • valid drivers license and ability to travel within program area Assets • experience in managing a non-profit organization and working with a Board of Directors • experience in management of staff and volunteers • experience in program evaluation and financial, statistical and narrative reporting • experience in providing crisis intervention services • experience working in a police environment and/or with victims of crime. Application Forward resume to: Attention: Dianne Lauritzen, Board Chair Battlefords Victim Services 1052 - 101st Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z3 Fax: 306-446-1638 Email: ann.mcarthur@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Applications must be received by March 6, 2017 Battlefords Victim Services thanks all applicants for their submissions; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Prairie Employment Program
SUMMER STUDENTS
Applications are now being accepted for summer student work with Prairie Employment Program. The position requires that the student work 37.5 hours per week with people who strive to maintain ongoing employment. Wages $14.00/hr. Prairie Employment Program is a diversity and representative workforce employer. Applicants may submit an up-to-date resumé with references by April 21, 2017 to: Maurice MacGregor, Executive Director Prairie Employment Program Inc. 1202 - 101st Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z8
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ALANON FAMILY GROUPS
If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Alanon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306937-7289 or 306-441-9324.
Wednesdays, January 18 - March 29
Time for Tots at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. at the North Battleford Library. Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers.
Thursdays, January 19 - March 30
LEGO Club at the North Battleford Library from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join our Kids Lego Club where you can create, build and use your imagination. Lego provided.
Fridays, January 20 - March 31
Tales and More at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 3 to 5 years.
Friday, February 24
The Dekker Centre & The Kahwa: WI Dance Theatre presents NeoindigenA at the Dekker Centre starting at 8:00 p.m, Discovering the sacred pathways through dance. Buy tickets online at dekkercentre.com or by phone at 306-445-7700 ext. 2.
Saturday, February 25
Orolow Church Snowmobile Rally starting at 11:00 a.m. Call Peter at 306-997-5703 for information.
Sunday, February 26
Magic Show Live at the North Battleford Library at 3:00 p.m. One hour family illusion show performed to music written/produced by J. Lamoureux. Please bring a non perishable food item to the show. Proceeds go to support our local food bank. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, February 27
North Battleford Library Adult Book Club at the North Battleford Library from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join us for a discussion of being mortal: medicine and what matters in the end by Atul Gawande.
Tuesday, February 28
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the Senior’s Room from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - by donation. Hosted by Borden Anglican & United Church.
Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Painting Possibilities for Self Expression ARC Creative Studio at 1102 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Explore the wonderful world of acrylic painting. Create, express yourself, learn a variety of techniques, have fun. Phone 306-4411522, 306-445-4755 or email rmstadnyk@gmail.com to register.
Saturday, March 4
Snowmobile Rally at the Borden Community Centre at 11:00 a.m. Chili lunch and ham supper. Sponsored by Radisson Senior Hockey Club.
Saturday, March 11
St. Patrick’s Day Bake Sale at Co-op Territorial Mall starting at 10:00 a.m. Delicious home baking. Sponsored by the St. Vital Catholic Women’s League coordinated with the St. Vital Parish, Battleford.
Sunday, March 12
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St. Vital Parish Family Perogy Supper at St. Vital Parish Center, 11 - 18th Street West, Battleford. Gathering and fellowship 4:00 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. Entertainment 6:00 p.m. Advance tickets only. Tickets available at St. Vital Parish Office, 306-937-7340, Marilyn O’Driscoll 306-937-3998 - take out orders (leave a message if not in). Sold in the church entrance before Mass. Orders must be place by Thursday, March 9.
Monday, April 3
Recruiting Pipes and Drums Band Members - open invitation to any old or young, male or female interested in pipes and drums players or learners but only pipes and drums. Battleford Royal Canadian Legion #9 needs a pipes and drums band for various functions and therefore the Battleford Legion would like to sponsor the reorganization of this unit. A special meeting at the Legion Hall, 272 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 7:30 p.m. Entry is via the street level door to the right of the outside stairs. Contact Piper Jim Ramasy 306-937-3347 or 2nd Vice President Robert Tannahill, C.D. Captain (retired) 306-937-2165. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.
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Meota news Continued from Page 21 Norwegian whist was played in Tower 2 Feb. 17 with top score by Yvonne MacPherson, tied for second were Linda Ard and Bev McCrimmon and third was Albert Huys. There were four tables in play and a fifth set up for cribbage. Friends of Beulah Corbiel, former Meota resident now living in Harwood
Manor will be happy to know she is back from her week in Saskatoon Hospital. Her son Marcel flew up from Utah and spent the week with her and brought her back to North Battleford and saw her settled back in at the Manor. Feb. 17 also saw an evening of trump whist being played in Vawn hall, with four tables in play. Top score for men was Rene LaClare, top for women
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was Arlene Walker, top score for youngsters was Ava LaClare. The mens’ travelling prize was won John Soloninko and the ladies’ by Barbara Soloninko. Saturday, Feb. 18, the Do Drop In was the setting for a shuffleboard tournament with 20 participants. Top mark was Eric Callbeck and Gerald Hilliard, second high were Larry Clarke and Robert
Iverson, third were Arlene Walker and Linda Ard and fourth were Sven Christiansen and Jack Stewart. Play started before 10 a.m. and finished before 4 p.m., with a break for lunch at noon and a snack table was out all day. A few games of Chit Chat were played between games and it proved to be another day of fellowship and fun for all. News has come that Cyril Fransoo was home in
North Battleford from his hospital stay in Saskatoon in time for his birthday last Friday. The snowmobile rally set for Feb. 19 in Meota was cancelled due to lack of snow. Remember the Pancake and Sausage Supper will be held on Shrove Tuesday at the Do Drop In from
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. This Friday evening at 7 p.m. is another fun time of Canasta at the Do Drop In. Come by 6:45 to get your number to make up tables of four. Get well wishes go out to all having medical problems and anyone that was unlucky enough to fight the flu bug that’s around.
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Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-4455079 for more information.
1st Sunday of the Month
Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway beginning September 4, 2016 to May, 2017.
Mondays
The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets upstairs at the Northland Power Curling Club at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome. For more information call 306-937-7128 or 306-441-6636.
2nd Monday of the Month
BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.
2nd Monday of the Month
1st Wednedsay of the Month
The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.
1st Wednesday of the Month
Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.
2nd Wednesday of the Month
Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987.
Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Battlefords and Area Gender & Sexuality Alliance Meeting every Thursday at Crandleberry’s at 7:00 p.m. to give us a space where we can feel safe and open with each other, where we can try and make our community a safer and better place for us to live in. This group is open to everyone.
In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.
Tuesday
Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.
Tuesdays
Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.
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In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.
Thursdays
Sharing Grief Journey (formerly Grief Share) - a support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New session starting January 19 through to March 19. For further information or to register call Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.
Thursdays
Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesdays
Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.
Tuesdays
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.
Tuesdays
Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.
Last Tuesday of the Month
Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.
Wednesdays
Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (January 25 - September 7, 2017). Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.Visitors are welcome.
Thursdays
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.
1st Friday of the Month The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306937-3318.
1st & 3rd Friday of the Month 2nd Friday of the Month
Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October, 2016 to April 2017. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month
Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306446-2269.
Wednesdays
Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation and Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.
Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.
Winners of the 15th Annual Senior Boys Basketball Tournament, back row from the left, Coach Dale Kurylyk, Coach Ray Bodnarek, Aydin McGowan, Matt Gust, Mackenzie Ironchild, Mickenzie Sondergaard, Lance Weisner, Keenan Schmitt, Aeron Reyes, Coach Brian Olson. Front row from left to right, Ryden Ross, Cooper Olson, Christian Turnbull, Dawson Cox. Photo submitted
Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.
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Thursdays
Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686. TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.
Above, Lawrie Ward presents a cheque to the Mayor. Art Jones between John and Lawrie. Below, Mayor John MacDonald, Pearl Hawkins, Lawrie Ward, Virgil Trytten, Rose Delainey, Fred St.Marie, Vera Trytten, Larry Clarke. Photos submitted
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Student of the Week Aspen Newsted: Grade Eight; favourite subject – Home Ec.; favourite food – McDonalds; favourite app – Snapchat; last book read – Little Girl Gone; favourite free time activity – volleyball, hanging with friends. Photo submitted
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B’fords Music Fest. piano adjudicator announced By Kelly Waters
Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee
Over the last few weeks, three of this year’s Festival adjudicators were introduced. Marcia McLean, the adjudicator opening the Battlefords Music Festival, for vocal solo, duets, ensembles, and choir entries from Saturday, April 1 – Monday, April 3. Wayne Toews is scheduled to adjudicate band entries from Tuesday, April 4 – Thursday, April 6. Toews will also adjudicate Strings entries on Friday, April 7. Speech Arts entries, adjudicated by Ian Nelson, are scheduled during same dates as band. Lynn Ewing will adjudicate the final musical discipline, piano entries. Lynn Ewing, a native of Saskatchewan, has taught
Lynn Ewing piano, music theory and singing for many years in Saskatoon. Of particular note has been her work with special needs students, including visually handicapped students and students with autism spectrum disorder. Her students have distinguished themselves locally, provincially and nationally as recipients of diplomas, scholarships and competition prizes. In
addition to teaching, Ewing also enjoys performing both as singer and as pianist in a wide variety of settings either as a collaborative artist or as a soloist. She works as a music adjudicator in western Canada and has examined for Conservatory Canada. Lynn holds diplomas in piano and singing from the Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto and Trinity College of London, UK. She also has a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Saskatchewan and a B.Ed. from the University of British Columbia. A past president of both the Saskatoon Branch of the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Association and Musical Art Club, Ewing was pleased to serve for many years as a senator representing the Saskatchewan Registered
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Music Teachers’ Association in the University of Saskatchewan Senate. Currently, Ewing is Chair of the Lyell Gustin Memorial Piano Scholarship Competition and Trinity College of London representative. She has also worked as treasurer for the Gustin Trounce Heritage Committee during the restoration of Gustin House. She serves as an executive member on both her local and provincial music teachers associations. President of the Saskatoon Symphony Society Board of Directors, Ewing is a passionate advocate for the arts in our community. Married to Bill Feldbruegge, she loves attending concerts and family gatherings, performing music and walking on our beautiful riverbank with her German shepherd. Once entries are compiled and the program organized, official dates and times for the various disciplines will be officially set. Meanwhile the tentative discipline schedule is voice/choir April 1 – 3, band/instruments/ensembles April 4 – 6, speech arts/musical theatre April 4 – 6, strings on April 7, and piano winding-up the festival April 7 – 9. With the overlapping schedules, solo
estival Fanfare Arpil 2-8, 2017 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival participants are requested to email the committee if they are part of an ensemble such as band or choir to help with coordinating the festival program. It is also helpful if teachers entering ensembles email a list of participants so as to minimize schedule conflicts. The festival will culminate with a celebratory Gala at the Dekker Centre where highlights will be showcased and awards distributed. Email battlefordsmusicfestival@gmail. com with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering. A personal shout out to singer Al Jarreau who died recently. I studied vocal jazz extensively when I was young. I remember in the early 80’s being thrilled to be back stage with some other students while Al Jarreau was performing. Those of you experienced with on-stage
monitors (the only option before high tech wireless ear-piece monitors) while performing in a large venue with amplified sound, know how difficult it is to maintain balance and pitch without a source of immediate sound feedback for the live performer amid the other simultaneous musical sounds. My friends and I were blown away when he would wander beyond that sound safety net, yet maintain perfect tuning and texture balance. It was unforgettable. He was and is an inspiring singer, musician, and artist. “I grew up the son of a Seventh Day Adventist minister, so I was really close to the church and sang church music between sips at my bottle, you know? I sat on the piano bench next to my mother. She was the church organist, so that music is deeply inside of me.” - Al Jarreau
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Pictured are Darwin Atcheynum and Lyndon Tootoosis performing as part of Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal Storytelling Month, which is sponsored by the Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples. Above, Lyndon Tootoosis at the Pe-Ta-Pan Preschool. Left, Darwin Atcheynum at the Maidstone Composite School. Photos submitted by Colin Evans
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Are you positive your get-up-and-go has gone away? Ed, my old neighbor from Saskatchewan, was acting like my therapist the last time we spoke. I told him that I was in a slump, that my getup-and-go had gone somewhere else. He said, “I think you are just lazy, with your mind set on becoming a couch potato! Get off your duff and get going. It’s all in your head; change your thinking from being on empty of energy to being full of it.” Apparently, Ed is not alone in believing that the root of our problems is in our minds. Our thoughts may ruin the quality of our lives if we do not to take control of them. We are to change
them if need be. I told Ed that most folks do not change their minds or thoughts quickly. I wasn’t sure that I would be able to think positive thoughts instead of negative ones. Ed responded, “Probably not with your doubtful attitude.” I agree with Ed that there certainly is what is termed “right” thinking and what is “wrong” thinking. Good thinking might be that all cars should stop at red lights. It is a positive thought that seeks safety for all drivers. The wrong thinking could be that I can drive my car safely even if I have been drinking alcohol. It is easy to say folks with wrong
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views should change their opinions, unless we are the ones thinking the wrong ideas. We may not consider that our thoughts are wrong or dangerous because we thought them. The problem with our opinions is that it may not seem faulty to us until the damage becomes apparent. There is the
story about a man who announced his retirement to his company after a long and faithful career. The company asked the man to be the builder of one last house before his retirement, and he did. In his last home construction, his thinking slipped from demanding the best workmanship possible to just having enough
standard to pass inspection. When the house was completed, the man was surprised to learn it was a gift from his company for his retirement. He received a house that was less than his best workmanship. There is a connection between what we think and do. How we have thought and acted may be with us for years. Do we control our thoughts or do our thoughts control us? It seems that sound, positive or good ideas might be just a matter of opinion or debate. For Christians, our thoughts need to reflect God’s word or what He calls good and life enriching thoughts and actions.
Thoughts of guilt and blame easily surface in our minds, and they usually are about failures either our own or those of others. Guilt and blame will not undo any failure. Such thoughts lead to resentment or bitterness and keep us locked in the past rather than moving us toward a better future. We can think about our sins or the sins of others, or we can reflect on the goodness and grace of God manifested by Jesus. Our guilt has already been paid for by his death, his shed blood, and suffering. We can make our thoughts captive to God’s mercy and forgiveness for ourselves and others.
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CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867
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(1948-2004) Artist and educator Douglas Shearer is most remembered for his role Métis artist Robert “Bob” Boyer was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, in 1948, and spent a lifetime inspiring Canadians through art. Boyer’s paintings brought to light To the End of Time, by Bob Boyer (1986). Collection of the issues close to Canada’s Aboriginal Winnipeg Art Gallery (G-87-295). communities and featured a bold, colourful esthetic. He’s best known for his Blanket Statements series, which used flannel blankets as canvases for oil paintings. These works combined traditional Northern Plains design with contemporary references and proffered political commentary on the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous cultures. The blankets themselves were an important part of the message, as they were a reference to the smallpoxcontaminated blankets that early European settlers distributed to Aboriginal people, ultimately leading to the deaths of thousands of individuals. Boyer received his Bachelor of Education with a specialization in art education from the University of Saskatchewan in 1971. He went on to teach high school for a few years, before taking the position of community program officer for the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina. His association with the gallery lasted many years, during which he played an important part in the creation of numerous community events and programs, including summer art camps for teens. Beginning in the late 70s, Boyer affiliated himself with the First Nations University of Canada, where he worked as both a professor and head of the art department. During this period he taught many Aboriginal artists, who were inspired by his desire to democratize Indigenous art and to share its importance with all Canadians. Boyer’s own art evolved as time passed. In the mid-90s he departed from his politically charged works and began creating pieces that were both spiritual and personal in nature. These works still highlighted Aboriginal themes, but now came from a place of celebration towards a vital, vibrant culture. This stance spilled over into other parts of his life, leading Boyer to become passionate about the powwow as a means to rejoice in the strength of Indigenous cultures. He attended and danced at many such events all over North America, and it was while dancing at a powwow in Nebraska at the age of 56 that Bob Boyer succumbed to a sudden heart attack. Today, the Métis artist’s works can be viewed as part of the permanent collections at a number of galleries in Canada, including the Norman Mackenzie Art Gallery in Regina and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.
Where are we from? THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC
CANADA’S POLISH COMMUNITY NHL great Wayne Gretzky, Olympic gold medalist Penny Oleksiak, poet Louis Dudek, actor Henry Czerny, singer-songwriter Basia Bulat, and physicist Leon Katz are some of the better-known Polish Canadians to have influenced our national identity in the last 50 or so years. But with over a million Canadians claiming full or partial Polish heritage, the full scope of the community’s cultural influence has been tremendous across diverse spheres, including business, education, politics, entertainment, the arts, science and athletics. The very first Pole to call Canada home did so as early as 1752, but substantial immigration only started in 1854. In the beginning, the Polish community in Canada consisted mainly of homesteaders who settled the Prairies, building their homes in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Later generations were wealthier and more educated, and tended to flock towards urban centres. From the end of the Second World War onward, Ontario became the province of choice for more than half of all new immigrants. Today, one out of five Polish Canadians lives in Toronto. Substantial communities can also be found in Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary and Montreal. In the 1930s, Poles in Canada began to form social clubs to preserve their customs and traditions, and today more than 250 such organizations continue to operate across the country. Part-time Polish language education is available in various towns and cities, and more than 200,000 Canadians claim Polish as their mother tongue. There’s also an active Polish press in Canada including one daily newspaper, one semi-weekly and numerous other smaller publications.
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What iconic 1995 release was the first Canadian album to sell 2 million copies in Canada (double-platinum certification)?
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In what year did the inaugural Calgary Stampede take place?
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Which Canadian city was the first in the world to light all of its streets with electricity?
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At the 1996 summer games in Atlanta, which Olympic gold medallist became the first Canadian to legally finish the 100-metre race under 10 seconds?
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