Regional News-Optimist August 10, 2023

All traffic lights at Territorial - 100th St. due to be changed One went down in wind

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

The City of North Battleford is moving ahead with addressing the collapse of a signal light pole at Territorial Drive and 100th Street last year.

A special meeting of North Battleford council voted Tuesday in favor of administration’s recommendation that the four signal lights at that intersection be replaced, including poles, arms, wiring and controls, at an estimated total cost of $420,210 including PST.

That expense had not been included in the 2023 budget; the recommendation is to use the gas tax to pay for the replacement. The cost estimates presented are only preliminary.

The council decision comes following an incident last November where the south signal light pole arm at that north-end intersection fell down following high winds. Fortunately, no injuries or damage to property were reported.

Administration contacted Can-Traffic who then installed a smaller temporary signal light arm, though it had no advance green turning arrow on.

The city had asked consultants KGS to do an inspection of the damaged signal pole as well as the three other signal light poles and arms to determine whether or not those were in jeopardy as well, and to come up with a plan.

“In short, KGS has come back and said all four lights have to be done,” said Director of Operations Stewart Schafer at the council meeting.

KGS made known their concern about a similar failure happening in the future. KGS representatives on the line explained there was an issue with the design of the poles, with concern about whether it took into account the winds. They weren’t able to pin down the exact cause of why the pole went down, but their suspicion is insufficient thickness of the material used.

KGS also noted there have been similar situations seen elsewhere in the province. Their report stated that loads on the signal light poles and arms had exceeded their load capacity, and recommended all of the poles and arms be replaced and destroyed.

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Two sections of pool roof to be replaced

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

North Battleford City Council has voted in favour of awarding the tender for replacement of two sections of the Co-op Aquatic Centre roof.

The tender goes to Century Roofing and Sheet Metal Limited in the amount of $1,310,598.84 with PST included. That decision was made unanimously by council at their special meeting held over the Zoom platform on Tuesday.

The project had been included in the budget at

$1.2 million; the remaining shortfall amount will be funding from the gas tax.

According to James Johansen, Director of Engineering, Planning, Asset Management and Infrastructure, the Co-op Aquatic Centre was completed in 2013 with a flat roof which was expected to have a lifespan of 15 years.

In 2019 a roof condition assessment was completed by RMIS Engineering, who identified repairs to extend the current life expectancy of the roof, as well as areas of major

concern.

Two sections of the roof were identified as in need of “replacement, not repair.” One was located over the lazy river portion of the pool, while the other is a smaller area located over the pool lobby and former café area.

Replacement will mean removing the entire roof membrane and insulation under it, down to the roof deck.

Johansen said repairs had been made to the remainder of the roof deck in 2022, with the expectation this would extend the life of these areas

to at least 2028.

However, the report before council outlined a number of issues identified. It was noted the current condition of the roof is “very poor” with insulation under the roof having become saturated. There was a small risk the roof could have structural issues if a large snow load plus the weight of water in the saturated insulation happens during the winter.

The plan is for Century Roofing to start the pool roof replacement in September. It will start by tarping off the roof inside

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The American white pelican. Monstrous in size. Seemingly gentle in nature. Saskatchewan happens to host a quarter of the world’s pelican population. Get yourself to the lake to observe and appreciate these fish herding birds. | Photograph and text by Blake Feist / Lucky Shot Co.

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New CAO for Battleford

By Miguel Fenrich Staff Reporter

The Town of Battleford held a special meeting on Aug. 8 to hire a new chief administrative officer almost two months after council fired former CAO Ashraful Alam on June 9, suspected of killing his wife in Bangladesh.

Earlier reporting indicates Alam told council when he left, apparently in March, that he was going to the United Arab Emirates to attend to a family emergency, after which the town appointed Noreen Hoffart as Interm CAO on April 27. Hoffart will continue in her role as Executive Assistant.

“I’m excited to announce that [the] hiring committee has recommended Landon Chambers to be the new CAO … of the Town of Battleford. with a start date of September 1,”

Mayor Ames Leslie told council.

Mayor Leslie noted that Chambers and the town have signed a con-

tract, which now has to be vetted by their lawyers, but all parties have agreed on the parameters of said contract.

“We had some great candidates, and I’m happy that we’ve chosen this person. Moving forward, he’s a local person, and I think that benefits us in the short term and probably the long term, so welcome Landon to our team,” Councillor David George noted, with other councillors also voicing their support.

“He’s going to be a good candidate … I look forward to what he’ll bring to our community, both in exuberance and in a new perspective, and I think it’s been a long time since we’ve had somebody in the chair who has grown up in the area and has a vested interest in seeing our community grow,” added Mayor Leslie.

The Aug. 8 meeting also saw the appointment of the council of the Town of Battleford as interim employee management

Nature is Awesome

North Battleford Beavers hoist NSRBL championship trophy

for all HR matters, which Mayor Leslie said temporarily allows the council to deal with HR matters in lieu of a CAO.

“This is in regards to council if we have another incident, like we did with one of our managers, it gives council the ability to address it immediately,” the mayor said, noting that this is only a temporary measure until the new CAO is trained.

The mayor noted that no single member of council has the ability to hire or fire staff, but that it must be passed by a majority of council during a meeting. A motion will be made at a future council meeting to remove the interim status.

“Because of how long the seat has been vacant, there are some HR matters that have come to head,” Mayor Leslie added.

“This is the approaching council needs to be able to address these HR matters … and this is the legal, transparent way to do it.”

By Helena Long Freelance Reporter

After knocking off the second-place Meadow Lake Sox in two straight games in a semifinal series to make it to the North Saskatchewan Baseball League final, the North Battleford Beavers used their batting power to become the 2023 NSRBL champions.

Meeting the Unity Cardinals, who had knocked off first-place Standard Hill Lakers in their semifinals, the Beavers won the championship round in two straight games, 13-3, July 30 on their home diamond, and 9-3 in Unity, Aug. 1.

The Cards and Beavers had played to a 13-all tie in their first meeting of the season, way back on May 30. Meeting again in the last game of the regular season, July 6 – in less of a hitting contest – the Beavers won 3-1.

Enroute to the NSRBL final, it took three games for the third-place Beavers

The regal Ferruginous hawk almost looks eagle-like at times. In our neck of the woods, this hawk eats mainly gophers and rabbits. I am amazed at how crows will gang up on this hawk in flight at times, but there is no contest if it is one on one. Design all around. | Photo and text by Jim McLane

Beaver Connor Neave is about to dive for the base, while Cardinals’ third baseman Rob Cey waits for the ball to arrive. Cey was able to tag Neave before Neave’s hand touched the base, but Beavers still won the game 9-3 to clinch the NSRBL championship. Looking on is Bryce Gatzke of the Beavers. to beat the Glaslyn Orioles in the first round. They then made short work of both Meadow Lake and Unity to take home the trophy.

Meanwhile, fourthplace Unity had won their series against the Lloydminster Twins in two straight games, before bat-

tling Standard Hill in the semifinal.

Beaver Gavin Nolin was named league MVP and won the Top Hitter award earlier this summer. His batting average was .585.

Next up for the Beavers is Senior AA Tier 2 provincials in Yorkton, Aug. 11-13.

Joyful players from the North Battleford Beavers celebrate their victory over the Unity Cardinals, in Unity, Aug. 1.

With the NSRBL trophy firmly in their grip, the North Battleford Beavers savour the moment. | Photos by Helena Long

Meta does to news what Ottawa thought it wouldn’t

By Kirk Lapointe Glacier Media

The federal government still would like us to think Meta and Google are bluffing about cutting news from their platforms.

The federal government still would like us to think Canada can “lead the world” in standing up to the tech titans.

The federal government still would like us to think its Bill C-18 will save local journalism.

Stubbornly fixated on these myths, the Trudeau administration found itself outflanked this week as Meta did what it had promised all along but the government just wouldn’t believe.

Hour by hour, for weeks to come, news accounts on Facebook and Instagram will gradually shutter and traffic will disappear. Negotiated payments to publishers are on notice to cease. First Meta, then Google will not let Canada set the precedent – “lead the world,” if you will – by taxing each news link they carry and, in legislating so, encouraging other countries to follow suit.

That scheme, that dream, stops here and now.

Over decades, Meta and Google disrupted journalism’s best-laid digital plans by commandeering through their technology stacks the lion’s share of advertising once the preserve of traditional media. News is today only a slender part of how they deliver advertising – a good vehicle, but not necessary for their platforms to thrive.

Rather than pay a tax with no ceiling on the amount, Meta and Google have concluded they can simply scrap news in Canada on their platforms and skirt a big headache. And they have a point the government won’t acknowledge, much less accept: that, far from threatening journalism, they have helped it find a digital audience it would not have otherwise through search engine results or in their feeds.

It has proven relative peanuts to them, but the main course to media.

In crafting C-18, the Trudeau government naively thought it had uniquely found a financial solution for digital journalism. If publishers needed a boost, it thought, taxing the behemoths posed the solution. It assumed Meta and Google had no choice but to capitulate.

Instead, as Meta walks away and Google seems ready to follow, it is time the government realizes it has crafted the worst of all worlds – the end of existing agreements between dozens of publishers and the tech giants and the suffocation of the majority of digital consumption that finances journalism.

The result would be as if journalism’s business model were set back three decades to an era of newbie websites with small audiences – only this time with a wounded newspaper business. If Meta and Google scrap news, it will be necessary to build an audience and a sustainable revenue stream all over again. Bookmarking will come back.

Without a trace of chagrin, government has pledged –but is vague about how – it will make media whole if the tech firms make good on the threat.

This brinksmanship does nothing to help an uncertain Canadian local news environment. Bell Media wants the federal regulator to quash its local news requirements; if it succeeds, get ready for a broadcast stampede. Conservatives sound serious under Pierre Poilievre about a true reboot of CBC if elected; the idea is certainly helping their fundraising.

As if the bill’s passage weren’t menacing enough on journalism, last week Trudeau shuffled his cabinet just as sensible conversations were emerging. It appeared Meta and Google were working through their concerns with the government, with a likely outcome of a much larger fund for journalism organizations – but no tax. It may not have been of assistance that Pascale St-Onge, a former media union leader moved into the heritage minister’s job, vowed to continue the fight against the titans as the local news saviour.

It’s unclear if Meta’s move is a bargaining stunt or, more likely, part of a larger effort to get out of the news field worldwide for Instagram and its three billion Facebook users. Google seemingly has more interest in keeping news part of its search engine’s authority but it, too, will not accept the tax.

Why would they? If they capitulate here, there are

dozens of countries clamoring for their own C-18s. The tech behemoths want to make a point, first with Canada and by extension the world, that they have little to lose when news goes missing.

For the time being, though, the Trudeau government thinks it has framed the issue as Big Bad Tech getting its Justin desserts. Won’t happen. This isn’t the fix on the runaway powers of the platforms.

Canada is speaking loudly and carrying a small stick. Kirk LaPointe is publisher and executive editor of BIV and vice-president, editorial, of Glacier Media.

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Vows and Oaths

By R.H. Wood North Battleford

In my opinion, the defections, departure and redeployment of cabinet ministers has destabilized the government and last week’s not entirely unexpected personal announcement of trouble in paradise has not helped. Our leader’s previous declarations of confidence in his cabinet choices do not necessarily include a guarantee of competence and it appears that even he has decided that new faces are required. Gender and proportional balance however seem more important than regional representa-

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The options available were either to do work to replace all four light poles and electronic equipment in 2023, or to replace

Pool roof

Continued from Page 1 the aquatic centre during the pool’s usual shutdown period at the end of August.

The intention is for the roof work to be done by the end of December, dependent on the weather. There is a 15-year manufacturer’s warranty for the roof.

When asked by Mayor David Gillan if it was common for roofing work to be done during that time of year, Johansen said he has seen roofing work done during the winter.

“I don’t think it’s the most desirable time of year to be doing roofing,” Johansen added. However, he did say there were no

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tion, relevant training, experience and knowledge. We are told that the world is watching and is not currently impressed by

only the north and south poles for $274,050 and do the remaining work on the east and west poles at an estimated $219,414 in 2024.

While that option would bring the cost down for

concerns raised by the contractor or consultant other than potential weather delays.

The Aquatic Centre building itself has seen a number of issues over the years, including having to address a problem with the building envelope that saw humidity issues in the structure.

When asked by Gillan whether that has sped up the issues with the roof, Johansen said nobody has identified the root cause, but he indicated he had similar concerns and asked questions of the consultant about it.

“I do know a couple of things they are trying to do up there that are hoping to make it less of a problem

Canada. We are also being told by the pollsters that carbon taxation is not in any measure helping global warming which is factual and progressive. Wars, fires fossil consumption, communal self-deprecation and handwringing are not helping. I cannot understand the politically manipulated thrust to export our non-renewable natural resources. Exported LNG and oil simply encourage wars and pollution. Canada should retain these irreplaceables and concentrate on exporting renewables such as valued added agricultural products and technology to source power from the elements. This country should learn from Britain

2023, it have meant additional costs to the City in the long run, so the decision is for all the work to be done in 2023.

In the end council unanimously voted in favor. Councillor Greg

and last longer,” said Johansen.

City Manager Randy Patrick added he wanted to bring a request to council during the budget process to have the ability to bring someone in who can help determine what to do on maintenance to increase the lifespan of the Aquatic Centre and the city’s other roofs.

“With the costs of roofs, if we can spend a little money on the front end to make sure that we’re maintaining them the best way possible, I think that makes some sense to me,” said Patrick.

More discussion on that will take place during the budget process happening later this year.

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and especially Scotland where profligate use of oil and gas has necessitated dependency on Norway. How exactly, Chrystia and Steven Guilbeault should be asked, are the Carbon Tax dollars accounted and spent and to what degree have they reduced overall carbon emissions and helped the forest fire situation.

The new cabinet swearing-in ceremony lacked the pomp and circumstance one might have anticipated but it did have its moments centering mainly on the close touchy-feeling-hugging, embracing, admiring glances and billet doux whispering accorded new members. Manly hand shaking has been supplanted for the time being

Lightfoot saying they had no choice given the safety issues involving the lights.

“We need to move forward with this in a very expedient manner to make sure that we’re not held out liable on this,” said Lightfoot.

The resolution passed Tuesday only is for approval to do the replacement of the signal lights, not for approving the tender.

Schafer said KGS has been asked to put out a request for proposals, and they will come back with those prices at a future council meeting.

it seems.

The administration of the oaths was interesting as this was done on an individual basis in French and English with two exceptions. The oath of allegiance for M.P.s in part reads “I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Monarch, so help me God”. The ministerial oath in part reads “- I will truly and faithfully and to the best of my skill and knowledge execute the power and trusts reposed in me, so help me God”. The complete Privy Council oath reads – “I will in all things to be treated, debated and resolved in Privy Council, faithfully, honestly and truly declare my mind and my opinion. I shall keep secret all matters committed and revealed to me in this capacity, or that shall be secretly treated

in Council. Generally, in all things I shall do as a faithful and true servant ought to for his Majesty, so help me God”. If sacrality is eschewed the attestation alone suffices. These oaths do not mention service to this country and in my opinion are incomplete. Marriage vows (perhaps the oaths come later) are those most commonly given and exchanged in everyday life with the phrase “till death us do part” frequently incorporated. I was recently listening to a learned professor on the T.V. who was explaining his reasons for the increasing acceptability of separation and divorce. My comment is that many societal problems are explained by the abrogation of marriage vows which are becoming less significant, binding and sincere.

You’re going to lose access to local news on Facebook and Google.

Dear readers,

Your access to local, provincial and national news is going to be revoked on Google, Facebook and Instagram.

And it’s not because of anything we’ve done.

Recently, Canada passed the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18, which has led to a standoff between the government, Google and Meta — the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram.

Both Google and Meta have said they plan to cut ties with the news industry in Canada as a result.

This means Meta will block the posting and sharing of our news articles on Facebook and Instagram. Google will also remove links to our sites and articles in Google News, Discover and search results. They’ll also cancel significant content licensing agreements already in place with our parent company, Glacier Media.

Undoubtedly, this will have a huge impact not solely on us but, more importantly, on people like yourself who may use these platforms to discover what’s happening in your community and to get context to events happening in your own backyard.

We’re not planning on going anywhere, but here’s how you can help:

1. Sign up for our free daily newsletter by scanning the QR code. (And encourage your family and friends to do the same.)

2. Follow us on Twitter.

3. Bookmark our website as the homepage on your devices.

4. If you own/operate a local business, consider supporting local by placing ads with 100% Canadian-owned media outlets, like us.

With your help, more people will be able to get their local news from a trusted source. In today’s age of misinformation, that’s more important than ever.

Thank you. We appreciate you.

Sincerely,

The Battlefords News–Optimist team

A place of warmth and creativity

By Linda Sheppard Battlefords Art Club

Shortly after retiring, I was looking for something to fill my spare time. I seem to have found it, a diamond in the rough, – the Battlefords Art Club. It’s a great group of people from diverse backgrounds all practising their individual talents together.

There are usually about 12 artists who regularly show up on Tuesdays which makes us a

See You at the Theatre

BCP hosts open house Aug. 20

By Donna Challis Battlefords Community Players

hive of activity.

Pens, brushes, ink, fingers, charcoal, watercolours, alcohol ink, oils and woodburning are just some of what these artists use to create. Located at the Don Ross Center, the program runs Tuesdays; you pick the time of day that best suits you between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. It’s an uplifting club, everyone is very friendly and very helpful. If you’re interested, our email address is battlefordsartclub@gmail.com.

Battlefords Community Players are calling you – to be our audience, our club member, our newest actor or just a friend of live theatre.

On Sunday, Aug. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., we are holding an open house for anyone wishing to find out what we do and how they might be involved. We will have some interesting displays, including our history, pictures of past plays, posters and stories. We will also pull out some of the amazing costumes and props that have been created for performances over the past 70 years or more.

Members of the club will be available to talk to everyone about how and what needs to be done to make a live theatre production a success and how much support we need to continue building. Battlefords Community Players is truly a volunteer non-profit organization made up of people with a love of seeing that live theatre is happening in the Battlefords.

putting up posters, stuffing envelopes, helping to decorate, working our bar, hosting or washing dishes – we have a need for all that help and more.

Please come and find out what you can do to help make the club a viable entity by the day, month or year. We need that kind of help. There is a place for you. On Aug. 20 please drop in and enjoy our hospitality and become a friend of the theatre.

Happening at the same time is the performance of “Lose Not Thy Head” the summer theatre play which will take place that evening at 7 p.m. on the grass outside our building at 102 – 26th Street, Battleford. The show includes performances by 13 students from 10 to 15 and two adults and in total they will have five

performances starting on Aug. 18, 19 and 20 and two final shows on Aug. 25 and 27. The first three will be outside and the last two will be held inside our theatre at the above address. For the outdoor theatre experiences on the 18, 19, and 20 please bring your lawn chair or blanket plus bug spray and enjoy the show under the setting sun. All performances start at 7 p.m.

Our 2023-2024 season starts now and we need you.

Tickets are now on sale for our four shows and can be purchased one show at a time or in a season package. We open our first show on Oct 18 called “You Can’t Get There From Here” a comedy by Pat Cook, and follow up with “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry, which runs from Nov 30 to Dec. 9

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and our final two shows of the season are “An Inspector Calls” by J. B. Priestley on Feb 29 to March 9 and then “The Clean House” by Sarah Ruhl from May 16 to 25. With each show we offer show-only, a Sunday matinee and six dinner theatre options. Please join us in keeping live theatre alive in the Battlefords by contacting BCP at 306-4463133 or bcpdrama@sasktel. net and book your tickets now.

We are proud to announce our first 2023-2024 show sponsor Innovation Federal Credit Union and thank them for their support of live theatre in the Battlefords. Innovation has proven to be a generous supporter of events and organizations in the Battlefords and we are proud to call them a partner.

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Not everyone is an actor, director or technician — some just like to help make it real, by designing and building amazing sets, painting, creating a special costume, finding that right hairstyle for the play or helping an actor learn lines – there is a place for everyone. Others may just want to help by reading plays,

Associated Canadian Travellers recently made a presentation donation to the Battlefords Minor Baseball Association. “Battleford Minor Baseball would like to thank ACT for their generous donation of $5,000 towards our new scoreboard at the BlueJay Diamond,” said president Dean Dimmick. ACT remains active in the community and continues to support a large variety of community groups and events. In the photo are Wayne Lambie, Terry Mitchel, Glen Hunter, Dean Dimmick, Clayton Campbell, Don Dament and Peter Frey. | Photo submitted

Pens, brushes, ink, fingers, charcoal, watercolours, alcohol ink, oils and woodburning are just some of what these artists use to create.

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Show and Shine welcomes 85 entries

By Eric Callbeck Meota

Here we are in Moose Jaw after an uneventful trip. We saw some grain harvesting occurring south of Davidson; about 12 combines in total were visible from the highway. Some of the stems seemed to be around a foot in length so hope their rocks were picked in the spring. So much for our fearless leader guaranteeing Canada would produce a maximum harvest to help offset the Ukraine shortfall.

Marcel and Annette Duhaime travelled to Grand Prairie this weekend to watch their granddaughter compete in the Western Canada Softball Championship.

Albert and Carol Huys welcomed their family from the Cayman Isles. Always great when they can make the effort to come home from such a distance.

Just a note of caution to the elderly: some high-pressure salespeople dropped by to sell their goods. They totally misrepresented the scope of an order, to the tune of three times the value. Luckily no contract was signed.

Meota hosted a car show on the July 29 weekend. Good weather complimented the show.

There were more than 85 exhibits. Vehicles ranged in age from an eightcylinder Cadillac of the 1920s to moderately new units of the current century. Wonderful of these exhibitors to show their hundreds of hours of labour to us so we can relate to which cars we owned or could relate directly to.

Mustangs and Trans Ams definitely caught our focus.

We took in a car show at Radisson. It was a bit bigger than ours, with about 125 entries and with a few showing at both locations. A hearty pat on the back to the organizers for doing a good job in getting ours started. Radisson was looking for more volunteers to keep things going, so step forward people, it’s a community project.

Activities for the week saw the canasta group with five full tables. The top team were Eric Callbeck and Lillian Serenko. Second place went to Albert Huys and Bev McCrimmon. In third place were Arlene Walker and Gail Hilderman. Tuesday afternoon bridge had Anne M. Wallbilling and Vern Iverson in first. Second went to Barb Mitchell and Joeann Wiens.

Seniors golf on Thursday morning had the Conrad Bernier team with Louise Goodheart, Nor-

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Sixty seniors turn out for picnic supper

man Northcott and Kent Morton winning with a 32. Placing second with a score of 33 was the Bernie Gregoire team with Elsa McGregor, Marcelle Duhaime and Eric Callbeck. We had 19 out to enjoy the fresh air and an enjoyable time.

So good to have fresh vegetables from the garden or a farmers market. We are currently enjoying the peas and carrots as well as the Swiss chard and spinach. Our cook hasn’t taken on the zucchini yet but still holding out hope.

The new marina complex to the southwest of town continues on schedule. The drag lines are dragging slightly inland at the site. Eventually, piles and cement will delineate the new water body. It’s difficult to think that a new community the size of Meota is being created.

It’s sad to see our longtime friends the DaSilvas are leaving us. Hopefully, Saskatoon is good to you and you will be missed.

The social activities for last week saw an excellent turnout for canasta.

Twenty-three people took part with top score going to Nestor Fransoo and Allan Sayers. In second were Carol Huys and Gail Hilderman and third were Dave Sayers and Bev McCrimmon.

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Winning the cash for the Borden Lions Chase the Ace Aug. 3 was Karen Buckingham. The Ace was not drawn so the jackpot is growing to over $2,700. Tickets can be bought in Borden at the Village office, Roadside Inn or from Bev Assman or by e-transfer to bordenlionsraffle@ gmail.com

Winning the 50/50 at the farmers market Aug. 4 was Sandra Long.

The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper on July 27 at the acreage of Ed and Dianne Rawlyk, just a mile out of Borden. The club supplied the burgers, wieners and buns along with cupcakes for desserts, and the close to 60 members attending brought a great variety of delicious salads. The supper was held outdoors in their beautiful backyard. Thanks to Ed and Dianne for hosting the event and to any who helped with setting up. Happy Birthday was sung to those celebrating in July – Ron Bezugly, Ann Lennon, Jean Brooke, Laura Loeppky, Gary Palmer and

Glenn Skarra. Entertaining before and after the meal were Ed Neufeld playing guitar and Bob Wardhaugh on keyboard or accordion. Singing along with Bob and Ed was Archie Wainwright.

The August potluck supper will be on Aug. 31 in the Borden Community Centre at 5:45 p.m.

At the Radisson Show and Shine held July 30, there were 137 vehicles (cars trucks and tractors) and 25 snowmobiles registered but overall there were about 175 on display. David Ruzesky, in charge of the vintage snowmobiles, recognized those travelling from Edmonton, Alta.

and Churchbridge. Playing music for the afternoon were the Winchester Band and Ukrainian Connection and many raffle prizes were handed out. The main raffle prizes awarded by the show committee were an electric bike going to Warman and a bar fridge and Ninja air fryer going to Saskatoon. There were 22 categories with trophies awarded to the winning vehicles in each decade spanning. The Radisson Lakeland Library had a book sale and the Communiplex Committee sold burgers, hot dogs, beverages, pie and ice cream and were kept busy as there were many in attendance.

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Ed Neufeld, Bob Wardhaugh and Archie Wainwright singing at the Friendship Club July supper July 27.

Borden Friendship members celebrating July birthdays are Ron Bezugly, Ann Lennon, Jean Brooke, Laura Loeppky, Gary Palmer and Glenn Skarra. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

COLLIAR: Mr. Robert (Bob) Colliar resident of Harwood Manor, North Battleford, SK passed away with family by his side on Monday, July 31, 2023, at the age of 93 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Meota Community Complex at 11:00 am August 12, 2023. In lieu of flowers

memorial donations in memory of Mr. Bob Colliar can be made to the Battleford’s Union Hospital Foundation – Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame – Box 1388 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director

CHOMICKI: Myron Chomicki passed away on August 1st, 2023 in North Battleford at the age of 95. He was born in Rosthern, SK on July 4th, 1928. Myron was the first son of Lucas Louie and Olena Helen (née Dmytrowich) Chomicki. He grew up on a farm near Redfield, SK with his younger siblings, Helen (Kindrachuk) and Bill, and lived with his older half-sisters Mary (Chaika), Nettie, and half-brother, Peter. His older half-siblings, Walter and Anne (Shumlich) had already moved away from home; all of his half-siblings predeceased him. When his father passed away in 1947, Myron became the man of the house and took up the plow with his team of horses to work the family homestead. He married the love of his life, Olga (née Swityk) in 1953 and they were blessed with a son, August (Gus) and a daughter, Cheryl (Schick). Tragedy struck in 1962 when Olga passed away suddenly leaving Myron a widower with two young children. His extended family, especially his mother, helped him to raise Gus and Cheryl in his time of grief. Myron worked hard to provide for them, for in addition to farming, he worked as a grain buyer and bartender. They were never wealthy, but Myron modelled the values of hard work, determination, and resilience, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren. The jewels in his crown were his five grandchildren: Dr. Sarah Chomicki (Dr. Henry Bi), Trevor Schick, Vanessa Chomicki, Dr. Kaitlyn Schick (Matthew Schneider), and Matthew Chomicki whom he loved and enjoyed babysitting, teasing, and playing cards with. In his later years, his three great-grandchildren: Violet Bi, Oliver Bi, and Owen Schneider brought the biggest smile to his face. Myron never remarried, but always seemed to need a woman to help take care of him, so he had a few girlfriends over the years including Ellen Treen and Ruth Whitwell who have both since passed. Myron’s greatest wish was to remain in his own home and his family rallied around him to fulfill that wish. Although his memory started to fail, the support of his children and grandchildren kept him from falling into loneliness and despair. He went to the Day Program at River Heights Lodge three days per week to play cards and socialize and there were never enough people there for him. He was so proud to be ninety-five years old and to see “four generations” sitting around the table with him. We will miss his laughter and larger-than-life personality that filled every room where we gathered together. A Celebration of Myron’s life was held Saturday, August 5, 2023 ~ 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Father Leonid Malkov as officiant. For those unable to attend the service a recorded version has been posted at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Memorial donations in memory of Myron can be made to the River Heights Lodge Day Program – 2001 99st North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3. Condolences can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director.

COCHRAN: Donald Wayne Cochran passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 at the Saskatoon Convalescent Home. He passed while holding the hand of his loving wife, Louise. A beloved husband, father and friend to everyone he met. He was an honest and caring individual who never met a stranger. Don was born February 21, 1936, in Hanna Alberta and attended the University of Saskatchewan where he met the love of his life, Louise. Together they walked through life sharing both the burdens and joys. They raised their children in Saskatoon and later moved to North Battleford, Turtleford and eventually settled in Radisson. During his senior years, Don enjoyed wood working and visiting with friends often hosting dinner at their home. Don was well known for his engaging smile and always being a gentleman. Donald was predeceased by his mother Bernice, his father Percy and his stepmother Dorothy; his brothers Gordon, William, Robert, and James. He was survived by his wife, Louise and their three children Paul Cochran and wife Rosemary Spurll and their children Rafael Munoz and his partner Courtney Ackland and Gaun Cochran and his wife Chen-Wen Tsai; Murney Rinholm and her husband Brent and their children Ty Rinholm and wife Courtney Dupper and Atle Rinholm; Guan Cochran and wife Holly. A Celebration of Don’s Life was held Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Edwards Family Center, Saskatoon. Memorial donations in Don’s memory may be directed to Emanuel Syndrome at www.emanuelsyndrome.org. To share memories and condolences, please visit www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in care of Saskatoon Funeral Home (306244-5577).

PICHÉ: Patricia Margaret Piché was born on February 5th, 1948 in Gravelbourg, SK, and passed away on June 27th, 2023 in North Battleford, at the age of 75. Patricia is survived by her mother Elizabeth Piché, her siblings Robert (Bob) and Darlene Piché and their children Chad (Precillia) Piche and Carlie Piché (Jason) Schauenberg, Linda (Syl) Yaskowich and their children Lisa Yaskowich, Cari (Brian) DesGagnes, Daniel (Maddie) Yaskowich, Yvette (Damon) Syrota and Andrea (Ryan) Plumb, Elizabeth (Betty) and Rick Sehn and their children Lloyd (Roanna) Sehn, Renee (Joey) Thoms, and Amie (Kyle) Whitehead, Laurie and George Kotun and their children Samantha (Austin) Abramson, and Jake Kotun, 20 great nieces and nephews, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Patricia was predeceased by her father Jean Piché, her grand parents Robert and Sarah Piché, and Robert and Libbie Scoular. A celebration of life for Patricia will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK. Following the celebration of life will be dainties & fellowship at Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Hwy 16, North Battleford, SK.

MACKINNON: Dr. David MacKinnon, age 67 years. Mother Nature called David home the evening of July 30, 2023. His spouse, Patricia (Pat) Bauer was blessed to be by his side. Pat, and all those who cared and loved him share in the profound sadness of his departure, knowing his presence will be there to guide us as we find our way over time. As per David’s wishes, he was cremated on August 3, 2023 and no formal service will be held. A gathering of his loved ones along with his beloved feline and canine friends to be held at a later date. Guffy, Stubby and Ella will be there to watch over their mates! For those who cared, loved and were blessed to connect with David over his 67 years, be encouraged, in his memory, to plant a tree (he planted many and loved them); be kind; make music; save and adopt a pet or make a contribution to the Battlefords Humane Society; buy or share a book with a kid (as a human and a psychologist, he valued books, reading and learning and his past project, Books in Every Home, was so important to him!); help someone to lift them up; take time and care to listen to those who need to be heard and appreciate the uniqueness in everyone. We love you. You will be missed and remembered everyday. Kihtwam; until we meet again. Condolences and memories for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director.

In Memory of Julian Goyan September 25, 1941August 11, 2022

On the morning of August 11th my dad found himself walking around the yard in no pain and without his walker. Just as he was walking over to the shop to see how Curtis was coming along with the combine (as harvest was approaching fast), he noticed Curtis driving across the yard and Mom calling him into the house. At this point Dad thought, “well I’m feeling great this morning so I’m gonna go for a walk, and I’ll catch up with everyone later.” As he headed down the road, a vehicle sped past him towards the farm. He waved and shook his head thinking, “Gee Darc is in a real hurry this morning. I hope Jim has his seatbelt on.” Walking along he couldn’t get over how alive he felt, he picked up a stone and skipped it right across the entire pond. He then took a right and headed down the backroad. Before long he was near the ball diamonds and he heard laughter, yelling and the crack of a bat. The voices sounded familiar but he wasn’t sure until Al hollared, “Get over here, Julian, and hit us a home run, Oliver’s on 2nd and Spak’s on 3rd.” He smiled, flexed his muscles and suited up. He helped the boys finish the game with a win and they all celebrated sitting on the bench drinking a cool one. Soon after he continued on his walk as he knew there was much more to do and see. Walking past the grain elevator brought back some early memories of hard work, sweat and determination. It wasn’t long before he could see the Whitkow bar. However, on his right he heard music and laughter so that’s where he headed. He found himself walking up the wooden steps of the Whitkow Hall, and boy was there a party going on in there. He thought, “hey why wasn’t I invited!!” As he was about to open the doors at the top of the stairs, they flew wide open. There was a pillow of smoke and then the smell of whiskey, perogies, hair grease, sausage, cigars and love. Before he realized it someone had picked him up giving him a huge bear hug yelling in his ear “I missed you friend, I missed you!!” It is when Dad finally had a chance to focus that he realized he was home. As that friend was his buddy Dennis. When Dennis turned towards all the people dancing and singing, Julian saw his uncle Uhan spreading the dancing dust. Dennis proceeded to hollar “Look who’s come home!” “It’s Julian!” Everyone roared. Talk about raising the roof. He then turns to Dad and says “come on let’s head downstairs and get us a rum. I’m sure we can get one on the house, your dad John is working the bar tonight. Is he going to be happy to see you.” As they entered the basement Dad could see his mom Minnie standing in the kitchen next to his sister Elsie making perogies. Dad smiles and puts his arm around Dennis and says, “I think I am going to love this place!”

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In Loving Memory of Walter Ewanchuk

August 16, 1927 - August 8, 2020

“God looked down from his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker”, so God made a Farmer.” Walter Ewanchuk - Gido to me and to so many others. Your kind heart and warm embrace are not forgotten. Your hard-working character is seen in all your children and grandchildren. And your love for your family and friends is ever present through your loving wife Stella, Baba to us all. You are missed beyond words. But you are forever present in our hearts. Your legacy lives on through your children, grandchildren and even great-grand children.

We love you and we miss you.

Granddaughter Ariana, Stella, Raymond, Donna, Gerald, Audrey, Marty & families

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IN THE ESTATE of MARLENE TRACEY LANGE, late of Battleford, Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 25th day of August,

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Maidstone and District News

Farewell gathering for Spiers family draws 100

By Kathy Utri Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Close to 100 friends gathered on Aug. 3 for a casual come-and-go farewell to the Speirs family at Silver Lake Regional Park. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to sit and reminisce with Dave, Rhonda and McKenna, and share the delicious cake beautifully decorated to commemorate the occasion by Maidstone AG Foods.

Dave and Rhonda grew up in Shaunavon and both attended the University of Saskatchewan. Rhonda taught in British Columbia and in Saskatchewan at Shell Lake, Turtleford and lastly Ratushniak Elementary in Maidstone where she taught Grade 4 and then kindergarten for 20 years. Her classroom was a unique and happy haven for multitudes of children in their first year of school until she retired in 2021. Dave’s first job out of university was in Maidstone in September 1989. He taught in the high school, primarily physical education and senior English, and eventually became vice-principal. Dave was a stupendous sports coach through the years, taking Maidstone High School to numerous championships while helping many students attain personal bests and go on to future sports achievements. Many knew him as the heart and soul of Maidstone’s Mega Volley. In 2014, Dave received the SHSAA Merit Award for his years of service in school athletics and in 2023 a SHSAA banner was hung at the high school. Despite retiring in 2021, he continued to help whenever the need arose.

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Dave and Rhonda were married in 1994 and raised their two children, Matthew and McKenna in Maidstone. Matthew now lives with his wife, Kianne in Revelstoke, B.C. where he works for a law firm.

McKenna is completing her third year of commerce at the University of Saskatchewan.

Thank you, Dave and Rhonda, for your friendship and devotion to our community. We will miss you but wish you much happiness in future endeavours as you enjoy your retirement years in Saskatoon.

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moon in Nashville, Tenn. On Aug.19 they will have a ceremony, reception and dance at the Carson farm north of Maidstone. An open invitation is extended to join them after supper to visit and celebrate. (Please bring your own chairs and drinks.)

Connie Rodh of Maidstone was one of the lucky winners of $8,000 in Synergy Credit Union’s “Summer of Smiles” draw. As part of their 80th-anniversary celebrations, Synergy is giving away cash prizes between June 1 and Sept. 21, with four lucky winners every eight days. It’s easy to get your shot at a windfall – all you have to do is be a member. Way to go, Connie! Maidstone Disc Golf had a super turnout for week 14 last Wednesday. High averages were Tier 1: Alex Francois -9, Tier 2: Andrew Williams +1, Tier 3: Kennedy Schmidt +10. Kudos to Alex Francois for an ace (hole-in-one) on hole 13. Drawn winners were Chase James and Andrew Williams.

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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Village of Waseca is currently accepting applications for the position of Chief Administrative Officer.

The CAO will be responsible for all operations of the Village in accordance with the policies and bylaws established by Council and The Municipalities Act.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and maintaining assessment and tax rolls, preparing utility billings and managing utility accounts, knowledge of Municipal Election Procedures and Legislation, preparing and adhering to the annual budget and attending to the day-to-day operations of the Village.

This is a part-time position of 25 hours per week.

Salary will be reflective of individual experience and education. Please submit a cover letter, resume with three employment references, salary expectations, applicable certifications, and a current criminal record check to: Village of Waseca, Box 88 Waseca, SK S0M 3A0 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. email: villageofwaseca@sasktel.net

McKenna, Rhonda and Dave Speirs at a come-andgo farewell at Silver Lake Aug. 3. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri

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raiser every fall. Cost is only five cents per card per game with a half-time blackout at 10 cents per card. Check their poster to see if your area is scheduled to provide pies and workers this year (a contact from each area will phone). Proceeds go to purchase comfort items and equipment for Pine Island Lodge and Maidstone Health Complex (hospital).

Baljennie News ‘n’ Views

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Continued from Page 13

League members are reminded to make a minimum of five games to qualify for year-end awards. All players are welcome at the year-end mini-tourney as well as the awards presentation

and supper the following month.

Pie bingos will be back at the Legion Hall for seven weeks starting Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary, this is a popular fund-

Remember: Saturday, Aug. 19 is Waseca Community Day. Starting with the pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., activities continue all day including an outdoor market, bucket prize sales, face painting, balloon twisting, foam frenzy, petting zoo, barbecue lunch, fire department, RCMP, horse/wagon rides, Yellowhead Ramblers music, indigenous dancers, threshing machine demo.

Western Development Museum volunteers in North Battleford are busy getting stationary engines in running order. Some of the members are also busy polishing up antique cars to run in the parade at History In Motion Aug. 19 and 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Heather O’Neal is still looking for volunteers to help out in different categories and programs for the two days.

The corn maze is now open and many are enjoying trying to get lost in it.

Due to the long hot spell and little rain, some early harvesting has begun. Most of the haying is complete.

We have been blessed by the small doses of smoke haze from so many forest fires on the go in Western Canada. So far there have not been any fires in the local area. Everyone has to be careful while burning anything.

My husband Stanley Mills and cousin Gordon and Edna Williams of Eston were in the local area visiting with family and friends.

Baljennie Community Cemetery

Club members Stanley Mills and Bill and Joan Rayner were at St. Bridget’s Church cemetery to plant makers on unmarked gravesites. Since the club is no longer active, they decided to use leftover funds for the project. Stanley Mills designed and had the markers made. Connie Rayner’s urn was added to the cemetery beside her husband Buster Rayner. Family members were there. Just had a surprise phone call from Jack Edinborough, a former neighbour. Jack and his family live at Mossbank. His dad, Alf Edinborough, passed away some time ago and his urn is buried on the farm near a landmark known as Pike’s Peak. Brad Heaver owns the land now. Other family members’ urns are also buried there.

Worship Together

Hope

Connie Rodh was presented a $8,000 cheque by Macynn Stonehouse and John Veenstra of Synergy Credit Union, Maidstone Branch. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri

Adventures with grandchildren lead to B.C.

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

I’m sure most grandparents are able to take their grandchildren on a vacation once in a while. This is exactly what I did for seven days last week. My daughter and three kids ages 8, 11 and 12 drove to our destination which was Barkerville, B.C. approximately 1,340 kilometres from Maymont. It’s nice that I can be a passenger once in a while and actually enjoy the sights outside the window. We loaded up my SUV and departed on July 31 staying overnight in Hinton, Alta. We put on lots of miles to reach our destination. We took a gondola ride up Jasper Mountain, spotting a marmot sunning itself on big rock ledges. Prince George, B.C. has a wonderful train museum and great walking trails along the river banks. Barkerville features an old gold mining heritage site with 125 buildings to tour.

I worked there for a short stint. I wanted my grandchildren to see this tourist attraction as people from all around the world stop in to learn the history of

northern British Columbia.

In the 1800s, when gold was discovered by Billy Barker, many Germans flocked to the mountains, staked their gold claims with the government and built up businesses. Many of their descendants still own property especially in Bowron Lake and Wells in the Barkerville vicinity.

A stagecoach ride with two large mixed Percheron horses was a delight while watching the many live theatrical plays staged on the dirt streets.

A rainy, cloudy day at Bowron Lake turned out to be just fine as we rented two canoes to wear off the kids’ energy. Two grandsons fished for a bit before the sky opened up with torrential rain, thunder and lightning. Bowron Lake is in a large valley featuring trees and mountains. The smell of the northern wilderness with this large body of water rejuvenates one’s body and mind

Of course, hot springs are a big attraction so we spent a couple of hours near Revelstoke before departing to Lake Louise and Banff. We drove through these two tourist

A happy, but tired grandma (me), in the di1nosaur’s mouth with the Bow River in the distance at Drumheller, Alta. towns in the dark stillness of the night. The reason?

In between Revelstoke and Golden all motorists were held up for five hours on the highway due to a headon collision involving two small vehicles which resulted in fatalities. Yikes this put a damper on our holiday and obviously night driving prevented us from viewing the scenery. Mt. Robson near Jasper a

few days earlier was still a highlight.

We arrived at a Calgary motel at 2:15 a.m. so the five of us didn’t get much shut eye. Calgary Zoo on a weekend was jam packed with all nationalities. Many different languages could be heard amongst the large crowd on this very hot afternoon.

Accommodations on a long weekend is somewhat

of a challenge although we planned a couple of days in advance and were fortunate to get good ones. Late Sunday night we arrived home safe and sound, tired but happy. On the lighter side, Grandma’s bank account is not completely drained. Now something needs planned with our son’s sixyear-old child, whether it occurs this year or in 2024.

If you are like me, it’s good to keep things equal.

At times in cities it is difficult to book a hall for meetings, family functions and parties. Small villages offer cheaper rent as May-

mont Centre is advertising. It is in close proximity to the Battlefords. If interested give Deb a shout at 306-480-9036 or Bill at 306-389-2017.

Due to a shortage of water, many rural hamlets and villages have enforced strict watering regulations. Congratulations to a local boy who grew up on a nearby Whitkow farm on his recent wedding. Brennan Huard and Sarah Bajak tied the knot on Aug. 5 in North Battleford where they reside. Many years of happiness for this newly wedded couple.

The Train Museum in Prince George B.C. A worthwhile stop offering many interesting displays. | Photos by Elaine Woloshyn