news-optimist RegionalBATTLEFORDSTHE Serving the Battlefords since 1908 Thursday, August 11, 2022 | Published every Thursday 306-445-6707Heatingwww.nblukplumbing.com 306.445.1221 2741-99th Street North Battleford The Carpet People We are a part of the ICC helpprogram!insurancewe’reheretoyouwithyour flooring insurance! HAVE A INSURANCEHOMECLAIM? GLASS www.kkglass.caEXPERTS 1601 - 100th Street, North Battleford, SK. Ph: 306-446-2227 Fax: 306-446-3511 AUTO | RESIDENTIAL306-445-8059InsuranceK5NorthBattleford Come and see our staff for all of your Insurance needs. NORTH BATTLEFORD Weekly In-Store Deal Ends August 17th Each Was $199.99 15997 HammockDouble 100% 6335-072/073salsaTropicalincludescotton,stand.ordesign. SAVE $40 “Where the difference is worth the drive” BATTLEFORD FURNITURE “Where the difference is worth the drive” Come to the Parade in Battleford August 12, 2022 Parade starts at 7:00 P.M. Sharp! Parades Friday and Tuesday, fair starts Wednesday Free admission for 12 and under on Family Day Keeping History Alive By Greg Campbell The Battlefords Agri cultural Society is bringing back one of the most cel ebrated exhibitions in the area, with Northwest Terri torial Days coming to town from Aug. 17 to 19. The 134th running of the parade is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m., with entry information on the Ag Society website. In keeping with long running tradition, Battl eford’s annual parade will also preface the festivities, with their version taking place Friday evening, be ginning at 7 p.m. When Northwest Ter ritorial Days gets under way next week, entry to the grounds will be $15 for adults, students aged 13 to 18 and seniors who are 60 or more will each be $12. Children aged 6 to 12 will be $16, and those five and under will be free. If you’re a fan of the rides, West Coast Amuse ments is back, with ride bracelets now available at the exhibition park office for $40 each. Rides will be available from noon to 11 p.m. each evening. Of note, according to the release, those who are two years old or younger, as well as shorter than 36 inches, will no longer be permitted to ride due to insurance pur poses.On the flip side, if rides aren’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of other activi ties to keep you occupied for days. Chuckwagons and chariots will be at the grandstand for all three days, as spectators can ex pect dirt flying, fast-paced equineTheatreracing.not in the form of racing will see Saskatch ewan’s own performers take the world of Olympic athletes and collide with the world of theatre as they go for gold in laughter. There will be a reptile petting zoo and dinosaur show, as well as i-Flip, which is said to be a jawdropping 25 minute perfor mance that features aerial bungee, tramp wall, sphere, power track, and more. For anyone who is a fan of the show America’s Got Talent will be pleased to hear that Extreme Dogs will be bringing their act to NorthWithBattleford.schooljust around the corner, a sciencethemed magic show will have the kids excited for learning and school again. Family Day will take place on Aug. 17, with free gate admission for those ages 12 and under from noon until close.
‘Love is in the Air’ in Meota raised more than $17,000 for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. At left are the musicians: Stephen Carter, Jo Carter, TJ Dufresne, Darrell Bueckert, John Chipak, Jeff Arndt. For a story and photo of the cast see Page 15. Love Was in the Air
Justin Muller, whose hobby is blacksmithing, prepares for a demonstration at the Fred Light Museum Family Fun Day, one of many activities held at the museum last week. There was lots to eat and drink, and organizers were happy with the turnout, even if the weather was cool and damp. See Page 3 for more. | Photo by Greg Campbell.
Also had meth and a switchblade Man arrested after public tips sentenced
By Lisa Joy Staff Reporter A man who had a sawed-off rifle, a ma chete, and more than a dozen .22 calibre bullets in his backpack in Tim Hortons in North Battl eford was sentenced to nine months in jail. Justin Decoux ap peared in North Battl eford Provincial Court Tuesday by CCTV from Saskatoon Correctional Centre and pleaded guilty to seven of the 16 charges he faced. Court heard that police were alerted to Decoux after getting phone calls from citizens that two men on bicycles with backpacks were spotted scoping out yards and houses. They were seen circling vehicles and homes in neighbourhoods around 9 a.m. on June 9. Police located the two at Tim Hortons and Decoux had two packs that were “bulging” and appeared to contain weapons, court heard. At the time, Decoux was under a release order not to possess any weapons or firearms. Decoux fled from police and dumped his bike and backpacks but police were able to apprehend him and re cover the backpacks. When sentencing Decoux, Judge Lorna Dyck said the facts were troubling.“What you had on your possession in such a public place as that and how you dealt with the police when they tried to stop you is trou bling.”Judge Dyck cau tioned Decoux to think about the people he put at risk and what might haveDecouxhappened.also had a small amount of meth amphetamine and a switchblade on him at the time of his arrest. Crown Prosecutor Suzanne Reid and defence Jonathan Bodvarson had reached a joint agreement for the globalReidsentence.toldthe court the sentence was at the lower end but added that she took Decoux’s early guilty plea and young age into itedbanweapons,onalsotionwillAfterhefor92drugmovegiveson,abesupporttiontocourtBodvarsonconsideration.toldthethatDecouxwantsdealwithhisaddicissuesandhastheofhismother.“Heisgoingtojailtoremovedfromsocietylittlebit,”saidBodvaraddingthatthiswillhimachancetorehimselffromtheculture.DecouxwasgivendaysenhancedcredittimeservedsincewasarrestedJune9.heisreleased,hebeplacedonprobaforayear.Hewasgivena10-yearbanowningfirearmsandandalifetimeonowningprohibweapons.
By Lisa Joy Staff Reporter A Moosomin Fist Na tion man was given 120 days in jail for theft of a truck and resisting arrest. Grant Swiftwolfe, 27, appeared in North Battl eford Provincial Court by CCTV from Prince Albert Correctional Centre for a sentencing hearing Aug. 3. With credit for time served he had 27 days left to serve. Grant Swiftwolfe and Andy Swifwolfe were ar rested in June after Battle fords RCMP got a call that two men who were wanted on warrants were seen on Saulteaux First Nation. Police located the two men on a gavel road and they fled on food. Grant Swiftwolfe was apprehended and Andy Swiftwolfe was arrested the next day after a caller told them he was back on Saulteaux First Nation. Grant Swiftwolfe plead ed guilty in North Battl eford Provincial Court July 13 to resisting arrest in the June incident and theft of a truck in a previous inci dent. The weapons charge wasInwithdrawn.July,Andy Swiftwolfe was sentenced to 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to flight from police, failing to comply with a release order, theft of $5,000, break and enter, mischief, and two counts of resisting arrest.
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By Greg Campbell Fresh off North Bat tleford being ranked at the top of the 2021 Crime Severity Index for com munities of a population of 10,000 or greater in Cana da, the city has released a report responding to it. Despite reclaiming the top spot in the index, the city points to the efforts and resources that have contributed to a 7.5 per cent decrease in violent crimes in the local area. This contrasts that of the province, which saw its numbers in that same de partmentSaskatchewanincrease. saw an overall increase in crime of nearly three per cent, a 3.7 per cent increase in violent crime, and a 2.5 per cent increase in non-violent crimes.The city points out that thanks to a partnership with provincial resources like community safety officers, SCAN (Safer Communities and Neigh bourhoods) and RCMP units like the Gang Task Force and Crime Reduc tion Team, matters such as suspected drug activity and prostitution houses are now more heavily monitored. Similarly to the prov ince, though, the co-re lation of RCMP with an escalation in property and less violent crimes is some thing of a concern in North Battleford.Withquarterly reports agreeing with the above statement in council meet ings, this makes it more important to be vigilant, according to mayor David Gillan.“While the city is pleased to see its intention al efforts at reduction of vi olent crimes is paying off, the increase in crimes of opportunity is troubling.” Gillan encourages resi dents to lock their house doors, not store items in vehicles, and remove keys from the vehicles them selves to ensure improved safety and security in local neighbourhoods. \ According to the re lease, the city says it will continue to work alongside all agencies tasked with the well-being and safety of its residents, including vari ous levels of government on initiatives for increased support for those struggle with mental health and/or addictions.Thecity is asking to re port non-emergency mat ters of unsightly properties to the community safety officer or bylaw enforce ment at 306-445-1775. If there is a potential drug den for further observa tion, contact SCAN at 1-855-933-6411. For the non-emergencies, one can contact the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720.
City responds to CSI reportMan who goes to Tim’s with machete, sawed-off rifle gets jail time
• 911 call to a residence on St. Laurent Drive at 1 a.m. on Aug. 7. Complainant reported he received a call from a woman to attend the residence to help her move a water cooler, but when he arrived she threw the water cooler at him and started to hit him. Upon arrival at the scene there was a second male on scene in a physi cal struggle with a bystander. The second male was reported to have started dam aging property at the location after the initial confrontation between the origi nal caller and suspect had ended. The male was taken into custody after a brief struggle. The 27-year-old man from Lloy dminster is charged with assaulting a po lice officer, resisting arrest and mischief. An 18-year-old woman was also arrested on scene, charged with one count of as sault against the original complainant.
Submitted by Battlefords RCMP Battlefords RCMP responded to 445 calls for service Wednesday, Aug, 3, through Tuesday, Aug. 9. 19 Missing Persons Reported • Niyanan Badger, 17, reported miss ing on the afternoon of Aug. 8. She is described as being approximately five foot four, 110 pounds with brown eyes, medium length brown hair with a slim build. Initial investigation indicates a last confirmed sighting in downtown North Battleford sometime on the first week of August.•Branden Baptiste, 22, reported miss ing on Aug. 9. He is described at five foot seven, 140 pounds, average build with brown eyes and short brown hair. Last seen wearing a dark blue jacket and grey sweats. 23 Assault Investigations *In North Battleford unless otherwise specified•911 call to a residence on the 1000-block 110th Street at 8:40 p.m. on Aug. 3 reporting a disturbance. Upon ar rival police located a woman in her thir ties suffering facial injuries. The suspect was located hiding elsewhere in the home and arrested without incident. A 34-yearold woman is facing a charge of assault.
• Police were called to a residence on the Sweetgrass First Nation at 1:40 a.m. on Aug. 8. A woman who was on condi tions to not be at the locations had arrived and assaulted the complainant and an other occupant of the home. The suspect had fled the area prior to police arrival but was arrested about two hours later when she returned. A 39-year-old Wilkie woman was held for court on charges of assault x 2 and failing to comply with an undertaking x 2.
• Break and enter to a storage shed on the 400-block 33rd Street in Battleford in the early morning hours of Aug. 3. A barbecue, bike, Christmas tree and tools were reported stolen. • Residential break in on 1100-block 109th Street in North Battleford some time in the day prior to Aug. 3. Three televisions were taken. Five Vehicle Thefts
Two Individuals Charged with Im paired Driving
Anyone with information on any in cident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatch ewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
• A Grey 2008 Chevrolet Impala with Saskatchewan licence 606MKM report ed stolen on the afternoon of Aug. 7 from MacKenzie King Crescent. A brown 2003 Ford F150 with Sas katchewan licence 010MQX reported sto len from Panton Avenue some time in the week prior to Aug. 8.
RCMP Weekly Report 23 assault investigations
Spray Parks Continue to beat the heat by checking out the various spray park loca tions across North Bat tleford. A reminder that spray parks operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Provincial Park On the north shore of Jackfish Lake, nothing compares to a day out in nature. If you haven’t been able to go this summer, make sure you get out to the Battlefords Provincial Park. Whether it’s camp ing, beautiful beaches and picnic areas, worldclass fishing, 18-hole golf course, disc golfing or more, a day getaway or a weekend excursion Battleford Parade Head over to downtown Battleford Friday evening for a 7 p.m. start time pa rade. After taking the last two years off due to the pandemic, the parade is back. People can enter their floats, bands, choirs, decorated cars and trucks, horses tractors or just about anything they want. Contact parks@battleford. ca for more information.
Ryan Herman looks on as Mason Pilot attempts to get Herman dunked. | Photo by Greg Campbell senior’s corner, where clas sic oldies were being belted out by both the choir and those who were listening. A few steps outside, and onlookers were watching blacksmith Justin Muller go to work. Muller’s cre ations as well as the chil dren’s intrigue of fire, brought in a constant flow of observers.Thefire sparked the crowd’s interest, but turn your head around again and you’d see a complex of other activities. For example: horsing riding, bottle toss, ring toss, throw the toilet paper (which two years ago would be an un speakable expensive activ ity to say the least), basket toss, a silent auction, knock over the cans, balloon man andThemore.main attraction throughout the day, though, was the water tank, which was a direct hit with on lookers and participants. Among those getting dunked included Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie and councillor Kevin Russell. For Russell, who was born and raised in the area, the event is an opportunity to both take in the history of the area, as well as pro mote the positive aspects of the“…wecommunity.havealot of his tory here…and gathering the community is the most important thing.”
• Police were called to Mackenzie King Crescent shortly after 5 a.m. on Aug. 6 following a report of a stabbing. Police located a 15-year-old youth at the scene suffering an injury to his right side. He was transported to hospital with non lifethreatening injuries. Another 15-year-old youth was arrested on scene in connec tion with the incident. He has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court charged with one count of assault with a weapon.
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By Greg Campbell As we hit the halfway point of August, there are only a couple more weeks until the school calendar starts again. Don’t miss out on what the Battlefords and surrounding area has to of fer. Cochin Days First held in Aug. 1980, Cochin Days remains a summer staple. The threeday event will run from Aug. 12 to 14. If you are interested in volunteer ing, call the village office at 306-386-2333. With a plethora of activities avail able you’ll want to check out this link for turns-5582666herald/cochin-days-renorth/unity-wilkie-press-https://www.sasktoday.ca/more!
• Police were called to a residence shortly after 5 p.m. on Aug. 7. A 13 year old was suffering from an edged weap on injury to their upper back. A second 13-year-old youth was arrested on scene with incident and held in custody. She made her first appearance in Provincial Court on Aug. 8 charged with assault with a weapon. The victim was taken to hospital and treated for non life-threaten ing injuries.
23 Various Traffic Charges 82 Disturbance Calls 16 Other Reported Thefts 22 Mischief investigations
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By Greg Campbell Fun without the sun does not add up for ev eryone. The people of the Battlefords would beg to differ.While the temperatures and weather varied from the 11 a.m. start to 4 p.m., there was a significant turnout for the Fred Light Museum Family Fun Day. There were plenty of activities and food choices to choose from. Whether it was some cold ice-cream, or food and drinks being served up by a local food truck or the Historic Battl eford Lions Club, no stom achs were left empty or thirsts werewasheadbytiesingturesnoonspoutmemberstrickleopening,turnoutinhow,BernadetteMuseumunquenched.managerLesliespokeupdespitethefluctuationnature,therewasalargeforthemuseum’saswellasasteadyofcommunityfollowingabriefofrainaroundthehour.Thoughthetemperacooledthesurroundarea,thearrayofactiviheatedupparticipationthosewhoattended.Nomatterwhereyourturned,somethinggoingonandpeoplegathered.Takeforexamplethe
• A vehicle check conducted at 3 a.m. on Aug. 8 on the 1200-block of 111th Street has led to numerous charges against a Saskatoon man. Police observed a truck which was displaying an incor rect licence plate and completed a check. During the check police located a Tazer, illegal drugs and cash. The male attempt ed to run from members during his ar rest but was quickly taken into custody. Cody Caron, 39, was remanded into cus tody and appeared in court on Aug. 9 on charges that include assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, posses sion of cocaine for purpose of traffick ing, possession of methamphetamine for purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon.
• Report of a two vehicle collision on 105th Street shortly before 4 a.m. on Aug. 6. Upon arrival police discovered one of the drivers was showing signs of impair ment by alcohol and had failed to yield at an intersection and struck a second ve hicle. A 20-year-old woman was arrested and later released on charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm and driving while over .08 causing bodily harm. The 18-year-old male driver of the other vehi cle was treated from non life threatening injuries sustained in the collision.
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Dear Editor You can tell you are from Battleford if you remem ber Louie Norton and his “bum pumper” bicycle at the parades. We should be proud of this unique piece of history and it should be displayed in the North Battleford museum. There is no other one. George FergusonCochin tal illness such as chronic schizophrenia. They needed someone to administer, and watch them take, their medications. They needed people to help them manage their finances. They needed affordable stable housing, with access to psychiatric follow up. We don’t have such a service here and if we do, I sincerely apologize. I also worked for a Corrections Transition Team, where we would help connect people being released from prison to mental health and addictions services. Most of them had no licence, no government ID and a criminal record so getting jobs was difficult. The only place they could stay was a shelter that was right in the hub where they used to use drugs. They had no fight ing chance to get their life back, but the ones that really wanted to receive the help, did grasp onto an outreached hand. We helped them get their basic needs met so they wouldn’t have to steal to do that. There are many other community mental health teams that I have not mentioned and I do believe that this would begin to assist this town to move forward, as the current resources are shockingly scant. I couldn’t believe it when I moved here, the lack of resources we have here and to think they were going to shut The Lighthouse. Affordable housing for the disenfranchised is defi nitely a massive help. When people are not hungry, tired, stressed and neglected by society; they tend to fare much better and don’t need to steal to meet their basic needs.
What other options are we providing them with? And that is where I’ll leave it with you today. What other options are we giving disenfranchised people; other than going crazy due to neglected needs or stealing to make a dollar to meet their basic needs? As for the addicts who want to keep using and have no desire to quit and keep stealing to feed their addic tion? Well, I’d rather the devil I know than the devil I don’t know and these services can help clearly document what’s been offered and rejected. We also need a crisis call center to triage all the calls for people who are having a mental health crisis to ac cess support. Tiare Aubryn Fenrich North Battleford Contributor Tiare Fenrich accompanies her letter with this photo entitled Crossroads by Joel Elias.
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Dear Editor When I read the front page of the newspaper notify ing us that North Battleford has once again been rated the number one city for the highest crime rate per capita. After reading it I thought to myself, “Why, after know ing this key information, would nothing change or improve after all these years of being rated the highest crime rate in Canada?” My next thought was they either A) Don’t know what to do to improve the situation, B) They know but just don’t care or C) There are absolutely zero dollars given to fight this cause. If I had to take a hunch, I would presume option A. This is where my compassion comes in. I don’t believe the citizens of this small community want to continue to be remembered this way and I cer tainly know a majority of the people I have met here are hard-working, thoughtful, bright, funny and multitalented (did I mention talented?).Surely, we could tackle this, to at least see an im provement over the years, even if it’s slight. Now, we reach the place where you begin to say, “well how are you go ing to do that? And, OK, let’s see you do it. You do it!” (With a judgemental eyebrow lift as you laugh to your friend and shake your head). *eyeroll I worked for a com munity program called the Assertive Community Treatment Team. They did outreach to people with severe and persistent men
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By Robert Peterson Bresaylor Heritage Museum In 1947, the residents of Bresaylor held meetings to discuss building a commu nity hall. To raise money for the project, three danc es were held in the loft of a large nearby barn. An elevator annex was purchased from the Sas katchewan Wheat Pool at Maidstone. Volunteers dismantled the annex and hauled the lumber to Bre saylor.Digging the basement became an enormous task. At the three-foot level, the workers hit hard clay. The top three feet of soil was removed with a one fur row plow and horse-drawn scrapers. The dirt was used to build up the main street to the highway. Below three feet, the plow broke from the hard soil and a tractor mounted plow was tried. Finally, a Cat with a homemade root ripper was used which, with difficulty, managed to rip up the soil so it could be removed. They hired gravel trucks by donating what it would have cost them to haul gravel with farm trucks, saving them the labour of shovelling the gravel off by hand.A small cement mixer was positioned at each cor ner and these were used Three feet into excavation for the foundation of Bresaylor Hall workers hit hard clay. Finally, a Cat with a homemade root ripper was used which, with difficulty, managed to rip up the soil so it could be removed. |
New Horizons Golf Record turnout of 33 meets on the course Aug. 8
By Bernie Meisner
Thirty-three New Ho rizons members turned out for their weekly golf scramble Monday, Aug. 8, the highest turnout to date. The day was sunny and hot. The foursome led by Dick Horrell, Diana Griffiths, Bill Swiderski and Judy Jamieson took first place with a 38. Placing second with a 39 was the team of Gord and Ann Crozier and Len Taylor. Also with a 39 was the team of Dale and Diane Cain, Etta Meisner and Glenn Hunter, however, they scored a six on Mo.9, while the Crozier team scored a 5, thus taking second.
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Elevator annex lumber repurposed to build Bresaylor Hall to mix the cement. After the cement was poured, a building bee went to work to get the hall closed in be foreFourwinter.farm trucks trav elled east of Meadow Lake in -30 C weather to pick up a load of shavings. The trucks returned with the shavings, which were then put in the walls and ceiling for insulation. All this was accomplished in a single day.Heavy oak flooring was purchased from a lumber yard in North Battleford for $1,500 for the dance floor. The floor was laid during the winter. Two ta bles were built around the supporting floor posts and a kitchen was built in the back of the basement. By 1959, the floor in the basement had deteriorated from salinity, so two channel irons were put together from the back door to the basement. A two-horse scraper pulled by a long cable and tractor above ground was used to pull the scraper up the channel irons to the surface. Old cement, dirt and rotten lumber were shovelled into wheelbarrows and wheeled to theThescraper.hallwas used ex tensively for dances, sup pers, meetings, card parties and other activities. By 1969 activities had diminished as travel to oth er centres was more preva lent. The hall was sold and put on blocks for moving, but the move never hap pened.Itwas then sold again with plans to rebuild it into a studio for pottery, sculp ture and other media. That also never happened. In 1989, when a torna do went through the area, some highway travellers took shelter in the old hall. Fortunately, the building wasn’t moved despite be ing on blocks. The highway depart ment bought the property and had it demolished before 2007 when the twinned highway was built over its location. The Bresaylor Heritage Museum is open again for the summer by appoint ment until Aug. 31. Please phone Enola at 306-8938002 or Bob at 306-8952075 to arrange a guided tour by one of our volun teer staff. Check out the Bresaylor Heritage Mu seum Facebook page for more information.
The consolation was taken by Peter Pauls, Ron Falcon, Shirley Smith and Dorothy Lehman. Claud Huot won closest to the pin on No. 8, while Len Taylor won the Discovery Co-op car wash for sinking the longest putt on No. 9. New Horizons will play their next game on Mon day, Aug.15 at 9:30 a.m.
It was an exciting day for Dennis Higgs, an avid golfer, who got his first ever hole in One. He was golfing at the Rustic Nine Golf Course on July 23 with his wife Joanne Higgs and friends Bill and Madeleine Breckon (below). He teed off on hole number one, which is 68 yards, and the ball dropped in the cup. he received a free round of golf and a hole in one engraved bag tag from owner Victor Liebaert. This was the first time he golfed at the Rustic Nine Golf Course. | Photo submitted A Rustic Hole in One
The Nutting family “Super Heroes” float in the Radisson Fair parade. A six-horse team pulled the Nutrien wagon in the Radisson parade.
The 100th Radisson Fair had a great weekend. Friday night there was a musical event with Hum mingbird Crossing playing fol lowed by fireworks. More than 1,200 exhibits were set up Thurs day evening and Friday morning and were on display until Sunday afternoon. The slo-pitch tourna ment had 20 entries and conclud ed Sunday Saturdayevening.morning the parade took place with many entries. It took over an hour to complete the circuit around Radisson and end back at the fair grounds. In the afternoon there was gymkhana, balloon fun and bouncy castles for the children, tractor show and shine and reptile exhibit both days. A music jamboree featured Boston Maxwell, Petriew Duo, Ukrainian Connection and Hi way 31 playing outdoors on Sat urday. Sunday entertainment was by Celtic Country, AJ Gagne & Friends, Shadows and the Ukrai nianRichardConnection.Widdifield, Radis son’s artist in residence, had spent more than two years painting a large mural entitled Radisson Memories, depicting scenes from more than a century of Radisson history.There was a kids’ mini tractor pull Saturday, followed by a roast beef supper and an Old Time Sat urday Night on Main Street with the shops all staying open late. There was a drive-in movie by the skating rink and the Radisson Fire Department hosted a dance inside the Sundayarena.there was a pancake breakfast, light horse show and vintage tractor pull. Beeper the Clown entertained the kids and four large 100th anniversary cakes were cut and passed around in the afternoon. Displays in the curling rink featured Wayne Lerch with his collection of arrowheads and Martha Lessing’s display of pho tos and write-ups of the fair over the 100 years. The seniors’ club had an ice cream booth and sold raffle tickets and Phyliss had her popcorn machine in action. Radisson Fair parade was led by flag bearers Dianne and Earl Kieper on horseback followed by the RCMP. The mayor, some councillors, MP Kelly Block and MLA Randy Weeks also rode in decorated vehicles. There were bike riders and a baton twirler walking. Businesses, local service groups and individuals entered a wide range of floats and vintage vehicles and machines. A six-horse team of Belgians pulled the Nutrien wagon and a team of Belgians pulled the TNT CentreAlsowagon.participating was the RM of Great Bend and Borden and Radisson fire departments. Borden Museum had another Adventure at the Museum Aug. 6, with Carrie Harkness talking about Foster’s Store. The store had been built in 1905 by Bibbon Clark and son, then sold in 1907 to Smith and McQuarrie. They also provided space for the post office in the back of the store and it remained there until 1947. The one phone in the village was dur ing Smith and McQuarrie’s time and supplied long distance ser vices until 1914, when rural phone companies were formed. In 1943, the store was sold to Ted Foster and Frank Fuller, but Fuller left Borden in 1946 and it became Foster’s Store, with Ted, his wife Winnie and son Stan operating it. After Stan’s parents passed away, Stan ran the store un til 2016 and then Carrie Harkness purchased the store, changing the name to Troubadour Shoppe.
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One hundredth Radisson Fair draws 1,200 exhibits
Carrie has found many inter esting articles in the store – lab coats from McQuarrie’s time, 20 to 30 record books dating back many years and much more. Many of the items from the store were donated to the Borden Mu seum and Carrie has the shelves and floor space in her store filled with many articles – antique, vin tage and up-to-date – with most for Atsale.the Borden Farmers Market the winners of the 50/50 draws for the last two Fridays were John Ridgewell on July 29 and Karen Barkman on Aug. 5. The market will run until Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Borden Commu nity Centre and you can always get your lunch there – hot dogs and pie with or without ice cream.
Carrie Harkness inside Foster’s Store, now called Carrie’s Troubadour Shoppe. Ukrainian Connection playing at the music jamboree during the Radisson Fair. Wayne Lerch and his arrowhead collection. Artist Richard Widdifield with his mural, Radisson Memories. Four decorated 100th anniversary cakes ready to be served Sunday afternoon at the fair. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk The Maxwell family float.
Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 6 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 11, 2022 #2B 11204 Railway Ave East (306) 445-5700 DO YOU SUFFER FROM RINGING IN YOUR EARS? DON'T LET TINNITUS HOLD YOU BACK WE CAN HELP YOU! Hon. Scott Moe, Premier MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook 306-747-3422scottmoe.mla@sasktel.net Jeremy Cockrill MLA for The Battlefords 306-445-5195office@jeremycockrill.ca Ryan Domotor MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford 306-893-2619domotor.mla@sasktel.net Seniors Income Plan Benefits Increased Our government is committed to making life more affordable for Saskatchewan residents. For the second year in a row, the monthly benefits through the Seniors Income Plan will increase by $30 a month. The program provides financial assistance to seniors who receive little to no income. 20220728_News Optimist Ad_SIP.indd 1 2022-07-28 10:07:43 AM
The Standard Hill Lakers are senior men’s champions. Team members are: back row - David Spangenberg, Kaden Gallon, Mason Russell, Kolby Janus, Joe Serna, Jordan Oystrick, Cooper Olson; front row - Jesse Stansfield, Garry Pauls, Masen Anderson, Brett Harrison, Dawson Smith, Ryden Ross, Turner Pauls; Missing are Brock Harrison and Derrick Chapman.
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Edam Blue Sox at U17 Western finals Aug. 7. Maidstone’s Rachel Currie, Jade McIntosh and Maja McIntosh are members of the team. | Photos submitted Aug. 17 if Maidstone’sneeded. Rachel Currie, Jade McIntosh and Maja McIntosh played with their Edam Blue Sox U17 girls’ team at the Western finals in St. Albert, Alta. from Aug. 4 to 7. They bat tled hard, going into extra innings in three of their six games (four extra innings in one of those games). Two teams from British Columbia, the Okanagan Elite and Cloverdale Fury, took home gold and silver. Congratulations to all the teams; the level of play and sportsmanship was ex traordinary. Joanne and Benjamin Owens shared the story of St. Faith’s Church at Maidstone Museum’s open fellowship Aug. 7. | Photo by Kathi Utri
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HISTORY IN MOTION August 20, 2022 10:00 am - 5:00 pm By Kathy Utr Correspondent Open fellowship at Maidstone Museum Aug. 7 was enjoyed by all. It was a warm sunny day so the set ting outside old St. Faith’s Church was perfect. Clas sic hymns were sung ac companied by Vince and Carol Gerlinsky with key board and sound system. Participants in the ser vice were: Carol Mohrbut ter (welcome, prayer, “How Great Thou Art” story), student employee Mamie Granger (“Desiderata”), Joan and Henry Sawatsky (scriptures, prayer), Dr. Matilda Nyame (Steps to Optimize Health), Joanne and Benjamin Owens (St. Faith’s Church story) and Dr. George Nyame (prayer, benediction).Apotluck supper fol lowed with a wide array of tasty items. Thank you to all who helped in any way and to those who attended. The number of tours at Maidstone Museum have more than doubled this summer, with many com pliments on the fantastic job volunteers have done in maintaining and upgrading the museum and pioneer village. Open hours are Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. until Sept. 5, with tours or events avail able by appointment any time. The next Maidstone Museum board meeting is Monday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at theMaidstonemuseum. Arena has received a generous dona tion from the late Mervin (Mutt) Hinde who was a kind and well-liked man in our community. Mutt spent years recording hockey games and carnival per formances, and is missed by many. The funds will be used to update the arena’s scoreTheclock.Standard Hill Lak ers gave fans a shaky start ing game but went on to an exciting weekend playing at the 2022 Saskatchewan AA Tier 2 provincials in Kindersley. Congratula tions on bringing home the championship. They play in the NSRBL league fi nals which start Thursday, Aug. 11 in Wilkie. It’s the best-of-three series with game 2 at Silver Lake Aug. 16 and game 3 in Wilkie Some of the participants enjoying the potluck supper at Maidstone Museum Aug. 7. | Photo by Kathy Utri
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He was predeceased by his parents: Emmanuel & Lillian Mantie. As per Bob’s wishes there will be no service at this time. Memorial donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Baldwinton Community Hall or the BUH Foundation.
MANTIE: Robert “Bob” Wayne Mantie peacefully passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 79 years. Bob was a hard-working Sask Wheat Pool agent for 35 years; he loved hunting, fishing, trapping and “retired farming”. Left to cherish his loving memory is his wife of 56 years, June; daughter, Maxine (Brad) – Krista, Brandi & Ty; son, Jeff (Angie) –Lexie, Jaden & Ashton; great-step-granddaughters.3
BJERKNESS: Mrs. Dianna Bjerkness, beloved wife of Everett, passed away at the Battlefords Union Hospital with family by her side on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the age of 70 years. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church with Reverend Janice Trost officiating. Interment followed at the Town of Battleford Cemetery. Left to cherish her memory is her family: her husband, Everett Bjerkness; Children: Sandra Bjerkness, David (Sonya) Bjerkness; Grandchildren: Crimpson (Chris) Slater, Harley (Janine) Weber, Neo (Keano) Weber, Serenity Weber-Bjerkness; Great-Grandchildren: Jewels Weber, Jackson Bjerkness, Kobe Weber; Siblings: Clayton Foulds, Doug Foulds, Kathleen (Garth) Gotto, Terry Foulds, Darwin Foulds, Ellis Foulds; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters- in-law, honorary family members and family friends. Predeceased by her mother, Joyce Foulds; sister, Brenda Foulds; brother, Bobby Foulds; brother, Don Foulds; twin sister, Donna Dugan, and grandsons: Mitchell and Matthew Bjerkness and sister-in-law, Sharon Foulds. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Dianna Bjerkness can be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Diabetes Canada. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemories funeral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium - Trevor Watts Funeral Director.
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DonwasborninBattleford,Saskatchewan,andthiswaswherehe spenthisearlylife.HeworkedasaJourneymanElectricianin Saskatchewaninhistwenties.HemarriedEmilienne(Millie) EsquirolinMayof1955.TheymovedtoEdmontonsoonafterand startedtheirfamily.Donworkedasanelectricianforseveralyears andthengothisteachingdegree.HetaughtElectricalatSt. Joseph'sHighSchoolforover2decades.DonandMillieenjoyed visitingfamilyandfriendsinSaskatchewanthroughouttheyears. Heretiredfromteachingat59yearsold.DonandMillietravelled throughoutCanada,theU.S.,UnitedKingdomandFrance.Don lovedwatchingoldmovies,havingalaughandlisteningtoanyone whohadagoodstorytotell.
DUVALL: It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Mr. John “Jack” Duvall on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the age of 69 years. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the Medstead Hall with Pastor Rodney Cox officiating. Interment followed at the Glenbush Cemetery. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Laura; daughters: Melynda (Dean) Harrison of Medicine Hat, AB; Chelsey (Lars) Parkinson of Maidstone, SK; grandchildren: Heyden and Cade Harrison, Sophia, Hudson and Walker Parkinson; brothers: Milne (Edie) Duvall of Port Alberni, BC; Don (Laurie) Duvall of Victoria, BC; Ken (Donna) Duvall of Mission, BC; sisters: Marion (Keith) Holden of Victoria, BC; Ann Duvall of Alliston, ON; sister-in-law, Elain Duvall of Vancouver, BC; mother-in-law, Donna Neale of North Battleford, SK; brothers-in-law: Ken (Gwen) Neale of Hepburn SK, Roger Neale of Langham, SK and Norman (Cheryl) Neale of Innisfail, AB; also numerous nieces and nephews; Jack had many wonderful friends including a special couple: Fern and Jake Kroeker. He was predeceased by his brother, Jim Duvall; Ann’s partner, Lyle Zacharias; niece, Alisha Moen and nephews: Nathan Duvall and George Elliot. Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Jack Duvall can be directed to the BUH Foundation Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to the Lions Club 1602 103rd St, North Battleford SK S9A 1L7. Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium - Trevor Watts Funeral Director. Card of Thanks Thank you to everyone that was able to attend the celebration of life for our beloved husband, dad and Grandpa Jack. Thank you for the many texts, phone calls, food, flowers and hugs of support. Everyone was so special to him and to his family. Thank you to the palliative care unit, nurses at COPS and Dr. Holtzhausen for that last special hand shake. He put his trust in the medical world. Unfortunately, this fight was even too big for him to take on. Thank you to the pallbearers, six special men in his life all his hunting, fishing, golfing and work place buddies. As in Jack’s special words he had to go on his last “Get to Shore” Journey. We love you and will miss you always. “Your Family” Thank you to Eternal Memories for you support at this difficult time.
Donislovinglyrememberedbyhiswife,Millie;childrenMichelle (Kerry),MargotandJeffrey;andgrandchildrenElise(Tenille), MoniqueandMarc(Paige).
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GILLATT: Clifton Percy Gillatt It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Cliff Gillatt on July 10, 2022. Clifton Gillatt was a farmer and lived most of his life on a farm. He moved into Harwood Manor at age 90, where he developed a number of friendships and skills, including wine making. He loved softball, golfing and curling. He curled in Lilac and surrounding communities. He even made it as far as the Provincial Men’s Final, one year. On August 4,1956, Cliff married the love of his life, Ida Mae Boutilier. They loved spending their lives together, camping, dancing, playing cards, visiting and playing pranks. One Halloween, a group of tricksters came to play some tricks on the Gillatt farm. However, Cliff turned the table by getting a piece from their car so it wouldn’t start. They all shared a great laugh when the group had to go to their door to retrieve the car part. Ida often said that she and Cliff never had a fight. Cliff would just smile and agree. Perhaps that is why their marriage lasted over 65 years, until Ida’s passing in January 2022. Cliff loved to sing. He and his brother, Wes could often be heard out in the barn singing while they milked the cows. Uncle Cliff was especially proud and interested in the lives of his nieces and nephews, as well as his great nieces and nephews. Uncle and “Idee” were always present at most of the important moments in the lives of many of the nieces and nephews. He was also the proud Uncle to Logan, his great great nephew. Left to cherish Clifff’s memory are his Sisters-inlaw, Charlotte Gillatt and her children David Gillatt, Sandra (Dave) Heidel and their children Steven, and Krista. Gerry (Wanda) Gillatt and their children Kendra (Tyler) Phaneuf and Logan, Justin. Cathy Gillatt, Susan (Roy) Frenzel and Caitlin; his Nieces Evelyn (Jack) Dart, Donna Boutilier; his Nephews Roy (Kelly) Boutilier, Mel (Ann) Billings and families; as well as his Great Nieces and Nephews; Garth, Glenda, Kristen, Trevor, Kim and their families. Cliff is predeceased by his beloved Wife Ida; his Parents Frank and Olive Gillatt; his Brothers William and Wes Gillatt, his Brothers-in-law Dave Boutilier and Charlie Billings; his Sisters-in-law Joan Boutilier and Anna Louise Billings, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A private graveside service was held in Maymont on July 15,2022 Cliff’s family would like to thank everyone for their cards and messages of support. A special thanks to Sharon and the staff of Harwood Manor for caring for our dear, Cliff! Also thank you to Rev. Nora Borgeson for the lovely graveside Service.
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MACDONALD: Marie-Rose Anna MacDonald passed away at Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, December 29, 2021 at the age of 100 years. Rose is survived by: son, Garry (Sharon) MacDonald; daughters, Linda Duesener, Evelyn (Grant) Steinke and Joanne (Blair) Ask; 9 grandchildren, Codey MacDonald, Lance MacDonald, Chad Duesener, Brenda Friesen, Cindy Perkins, Philip Steinke, Adele Steinke, Jason Ask and Nelson Ask; 17 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Rose is predeceased by: her husband, Henry; daughter, Verna; parents, Aimé and Marie-Anna Thibault; and all siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rose will be conducted from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM. The interment will be held at the Fairholme Cemetery, Fairholme, Saskatchewan on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rose may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. Card of Thanks The MacDonald family would like to thank all those who showed their support. Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm ColorRegionalBATTLEFORDSTHE the Battlefords since 1908
MIGHTON: DonaldStanleyMighton March27,1929-July29,2022 Itiswithdeepsorrowthatwe announcethepassingofDonald StanleyMightononFriday,July 29,2022. Donhadbeenfeelingunwellfor aboutoneweekandwenttothe hospitaltwodaysbeforehis passing.Whileinhospital,Don wastalkingandwasclearof minduptojusthoursbeforehis death.Hepassedaway peacefullyatjustafter10inthe morningwithMillieandfamilyby hisside.Hewas93yearsold.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of WALTER SUBERLAK, late of North 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 26th day of August, 2022. Battle River Law Baldwin, Friedman, SpenceBarristers & Solicitors 201, 1291 - 102nd Street Box 905 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executors of the late Walter Suberlak.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 12 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 11, 2022 RENTALS & LEASES FARM SERVICES Integrity Post Frame Buildings SINCE 2008 Built ConcretewithPosts Barns, Shops, Riding MachineArenas,ShedsandMore Integritybuilt.comsales@1-866-974-7678www.integritybuilt.com FEED & SEED PINTAILWHEATWINTER ExtrEmEly hardy high yiElding awnlEss. ExcEllEnt variEty for foragE or fEEd productiongrain Low inputs HigH profits In SK call or 306-229-9517text In AB call 403-5562609 or mastinseeds.com403-994-2609text FEED & SEED AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproNutraSunseeds.com Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina SK, is now buying Organic & Conventional Wheat. For pricing and delivery please contact 306-5268117 or 306-751-2043 or grainbuyer@nutrasunfoods.com.email CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HEAVY OPERATORSEQUIPMENTREQUIRED: motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season. Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstructionbrydenconstruct@xplornet.cawww.andtransport.ca ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT is NOW HIRING: Managers, AG Equipment Techs, Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman & Apprentices, Parts Techs. View Open Roles & Apply: www.rockymtn.com/careers. Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered. WANTED AUCTIONS PAYING HIGHEST PRICES To arrange a free, discreet in-home visit call Joy at 1-778-694-3897 WANTEDDEADORALIVE Bonded since 1967 Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Royal Can. Mint Sets. Also Buying Gold Jewelry We purchase rolls, bags or boxes of silver coins are once again touring the area! Canadian Prairie Pickers $$ $ $$ $ EXPRESSION OF INTEREST LEASE OF RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE LOCATED AT NORTH BATTLEFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB The Board of Directors for North Battleford Golf and Country Club (“NBGCC”) are inviting interested parties to submit an Expression of Interest for the lease of the NBGCC Clubhouse restaurant and lounge. Proponent will be responsible for: 1. Operating clubhouse restaurant and lounge (at all times during Golf Course hours and otherwise as proposed). 2. Operating Food & Beverage Golf Cart (during NBGCC events and otherwise as proposed). 3. Obtaining and maintaining all necessary licensing, including liquor license 4. Obtaining and maintaining general liability insurance
DEADLINE - Interested parties should respond in writing to the address below or via e-mail as outlined below by: 4:00 P.M. - Wednesday August 31st, 2022 the deadline, interested parties will be contacted to discuss will also be made available to those parties that have expressed interest. Expression interest to: NORTH BATTLEFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB c/o Kitchen Committee, P.O. Box 372 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 Email: contact@northbattlefordgolf.com
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curriculum and content of the ABE program. A Bachelor of Education with a major concentration in math or science is a requirement for this position. This part time, term, teaching opportunity is 39 days, starting September 1, 2022 – June 22, 2023. Salary Range: $301.29 – 477.22/day based on level of education and years of relevant experience. For a complete position profile, and application visit Applicationswww.northwestcollege.cawillbereceived until noon, Friday, August 19, 2022 www.northwestcollege.ca At First Student, our School Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve. We are your friends, family, and neighbours! workatfirst.com 306.445.6660 We are proud to offer: Competitive Wages • Flexible Hours • Free Training We are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. 71 5th Avenue, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 DO MEANINGFUL WORK WE’RE HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS PH:MACDONALDFENCING306-937-3000FAX:306-937-7350jcmac@sasktel.net FENCEREQUIREDINSTALLERS We require fence installers who are honest and hard working. Valid Dirver’s license is required. Welding experience would also be an asset. Please send resumé ASAP Our best since 1978! Box 651 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 SASKATCHEWAN’S BEST ONLINE 306-445-7261 BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING www.boechlerschiraauction.com Terms of payment; Interact Debit, Cash, or Cheque with ID. Boechler-Schira Auctioneering does not charge buyers fee on items sold at our sales BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING For all your sale inquiries or to book a sale Contact Kelly @ 306-386-7110 or Marlene @ 306-883-8610 Check out our Website and Facebook page for more details Join The Auction Action Team UPCOMING BOECHLER-SCHIRAAUCTIONSAUCTIONEERING Sat, August 27 - Andy & Carol Serhyenko- Case Tractor/ loader 8600 & 8700 Combines, W4 & W6 Tractors, Farm All A Tractor, JD 1010 Cat, Farm Machinery, Shop, Tools, Collectables, Household - Hafford - 26 kms North Sat, October 1 - Consignment Sale, Medstead,Sk. Call to book a table
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Submitted by Trudy Janssens – Meota’s Got Talent was hosted by the Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail Sunday, Aug. 7. Volunteers were on hand by 10 a.m. to facilitate the setup. There were 16 ex hibitors.Darlene Soucess, Elaine Iverson and Lefa Sproxton contributed original art. Trudy and Leo Janssens displayed photographic art, as well as photographic books. Leo Janssens also brought over his Cinderella coach to draw attention to theLornashow. Pearson and Bar bara DeHaan contributed crocheting and knitting. Carol Neabel contributed cross stitching. Warren Iverson and Vernon Iverson Meota Lakeside Paddle and Sail’s Meota’s Got Talen event included Callum Geddes on guitar and Brian Neabel on drums.
By Lorna Pearson Correspondent More rain and more sunshine, and so the crops continue to ripen, the gardens continue to produce and we realize how wonderful our world really is in this part of the country. The many holes that were on our streets have been getting a fill by the town workers. A drive around the village is rewarding with the many beautiful flowers in so many yards. A notice in email tells us the concession was closed down before the long weekend. However, it is being reopened this week by new operators, which we look forward to patronizing.Threetables of bridge players met at the Pioneer Hall in the city Tuesday. First place went to Fra ser Glen and Albert Blais. Vern Iverson and Cletus Sherman tied with Barbara Mitchell and Donna Scher man tied for second. Canasta played at the Do Drop In Aug. 5 had four and half tables. They played three tables of four and one table with six. Winners at the tables of four were Arlene Walker and Janice Morton. With only a bit higher score were teams of three. Gerry Craig, Vern Iverson and Bev McCrimmon playing against Barbara Soloninko, Karn Kelly and Gwen Lacerte. The teams with three players had scores with a difference of only 70 points. They also seemed to have the most fun. The musical programs offered at the community hall both evenings on the weekend of July 30 and 31, were well attended and ap preciated. A lot of visiting took place as people had not seen one another for someMeotatime. seniors golf on Aug 4 saw 19 golfers out. The day was warm with a slight ocean breeze off Jackfish Lake. The foursome taking home the honours were Kent Morton, Laurie Ward, Donna Lambert and Lloyd Ward. The consolation recipients where: Terrence Dasilva, Carole Dyck and Sandy McVitie. The group gathered at the club house for a chit chat over coffee. An anomaly occurred with a three-way tie for second place coming in at 38 Meota PaddleLakesideandSail
From the Pastor’s Desk Excellent turnout for hymn sing Aug. 4-7, softball fans were cheering on the Unity U19 Panthers in Richmond, B.C. competing for a Western Canadian U19 Softball championship. The team earned a bronze medal. | Courtesy Jessica Schultz
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Correspondent Many memories of school life together were so welcome at our house during a brief visit by our old school chum Robert Maxwell from Edmonton, Alta. Robert’s only son Glenn and wife Sheila of Portage la Prairie, Man. were visiting in Edmonton. On their return trip, Robert was with them. They contacted cousins from Lloydminster and Maymont.Theyall got together, as Robert wanted to show them where he used to live in Saskatchewan.Thetourstarted out at Mount Hope area where Robert and his sister Anna went to school while they lived on a farm in the area. The old school area is marked by the hedge bush es still there and the sports area. The old school was relocated to another area. The school has been closed a fewTheyyears.also visited with some old friends. The Maxwell family moved from Mount Hope to a farm at Baljennie in 1944. The Edenboroughs just had an auction sale and moved to North Battleford. Robert and Anna walked a mile to Baljennie School. Rob ert finished his school and went to work on a farm in the Sonningdale area. From there the tour went back to the Baljennie town site and Baljennie School and the farm where they used to live. Stanley and Dorothy Mills farm where Robert and his family once lived. Robert’s parents left the farm in 1956 forto live in Maymont.Ourold farm brought back a lot of memories, but only their old house was left. In 2009 a tornado went through the yard and took all the buildings that were there when Maxwells livedRobertthere.is the only fam ily member still living who knew the farm and area. He wanted to show the family on the tour all about livingRobertthere.has had an active life after being on the farm. He took some training and joined the RCMP in Ontar io. He was stationed at Two Hills, Alta. and ended up in Edmonton. He married a woman from Two Hills and they had a family of two sons. They lost one son at a young age. There other son is with the Canadian ArmedRobert’sForces.wife Elaine passed away a few years ago.When Robert lived at Baljennie, he met Stanley Mills at the Edenborough farm and became close friends. They were active and ready to try out all sorts of mechanical things. They called themselves Milmax Do and are still intrigued with electronic gadgets. contributed wood work ing models and art pieces. Arlene Walker shared her hand-made trolls and rose malingBrianpieces.Neabel brought several hand-made drums. Callum Geddes (10 years old from Regina) brought his guitar and preformed several songs with Brian Neabel on drums. Caro line VanEe contributed her baking talent with her deli cious carrot cake. Eden and Levi Laliberte had painted the outdoor picnic table and turned it into a work of art, as well as bringing two boardApproximatelygames. 25 peo ple came through the show, however due to the abso lutely wonderful weather we noticed that several of those were actually on their way to enjoy the great outdoors.Itwas very exciting to see that all the club’s water equipment was off the stor age racks, on the beach or on the water. You can tell that people are keen to get in as much summer activ ity as possible. resident visits old haunts
is a big commitment when staff will be returning to school shortly thereafter. Fire permits are still an issue says Unity Fire Department. Fire Chief Dwaine Kopp, adds, “You need to have a permit for in-town fire pits. Informa tion can be found on the town of Unity website.” The Fire Department responded to five calls in July. Two of those were in response to STARS land ings. The other three calls included a small garage fire, one vehicle fire and two false alarms. The Aug. 4 Saskatchewan Spatial Fire Map index shows the area currently at moder ate fire risk, however, de pending on precipitation in the days and weeks ahead and with harvest oper ations soon set to begin, that situation could change.
The re-routing project on Highway 21 is moving along quickly and residents noticed between the mor ning and evening of Aug. 7, travellers were already be ing detoured onto the new construction.Wordiswe are on the brink of harvest so that will include some addition al farm traffic on our road ways, and we ask that you be mindful of their travels between workspaces. Slow down and be patient while travelling.
Correspondent Residents are sharing their shock at seeing yel low leaves on trees and the ground already and won dering if dry weather is the cause or if this is an early fall message from Mother Nature?This weekend, Aug. 11 to 14, the 22U Unity Car dinals are near Winnipeg competing for a Western Canadian championship. The Rivers West Mo bile Playground will hold another event Aug. 28 in the pool park. As well, the library will be hosting the Saskatchewan Science Centre Aug. 25 with a ro bot cleanup and take ac tion program. Unity Moto cross has rescheduled their rained-out July 30 event to Aug. 13 so come check out some high-flying action at theTimetrack.for a change. With the stunning new exterior of the Unity Community Centre Arena, new town parks and recreation direc tor, Lisa Feser, is seeking artists to paint a new mural inside the rink to replace the aged mural that exists there.Unity Golf Club con gratulates regular golfer, Peter Gartner, on his recent hole in one. The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre announced big news. Initially they were going to close Aug. 26 for the season, but have made the decision to stay open to Aug. 30. A big thank you to the lifeguard team for choosing to ex tend the pool’s season, as it
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By Pastor David L. Walker Turtleford Baptist Church It is August. What a growing season. The av erage height of the corn is about six feet, gardens are lush, and berries are so plentiful. It is nice to see growth and, as a pastor, it is good to see people growing as well, in faith and walking with God, having a personal relationship.July’sGGMH was our second largest turnout since starting. We had 27 in attendance with so many specials that we went over an hour, although it didn’t seem that long. We had tacos, cake and a variety of other snacks for the fellowship time afterward. The next GGMH will be 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Everyone is welcome and even welcome to play an instrument or sing. Sunday morning wor ship time appears to be growing as well. Please feel free to join us any Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and a wor ship time at 11 a.m. Until next month, remember, “When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.”— James Hudson Taylor
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The truth may hurt us, especially situation. It can be a bitter experience to find out what we believed was untrue. Why is it that others could see that we were deceived, but we were blind to the truth? One of the problems with our fallen nature is that we are excellent at deceiving ourselves. Greg Ten Elsof speaks of how we tell ourselves what is comfortable to hear. He uses the phrase, “I told me so.” As a college professor, Greg said to himself that he was a teacher.better-than-averageHewassurprised
PASTOR - Rick Martin Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 4:00
p.m. Celebrant: Very Rev. Janko Kolosnjaji 306-664-2301 (Office) 306-244-2604 (Home) Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family. (RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4 306-446-1695 PASTOR: Rev. Fr. Phinh Do DAILY: Tues., 7 p.m. Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 10:00 a.m. ANGLICAN PARISH Rev. Trevor Malyon St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. Battle River Parish YouTube channel Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK SundayReverend306-445-5901GeorgeYandoServices10:30AM Everyone Welcome TerriTorial Drive alliance church Corner of Scott & Territorial Dirve Sun. 10:30 am Ministries for the whole family 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca Living Water Ministry Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-43851371-103rd Street (Use East SundayDoor)AfternoonService 3:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Dean Covert Church Phone 306-445-4181 I was under the delusion you liked me! Neighbourly Advice According to raymaher085@gmail.comEdBy Raymond www.accordingtoed.comMaher
I am confident I’m not good enough for God by what I think, do, or say, as I am a sinner. So, I thank God for being merciful to me, a sinner through His Son Jesus Christ. “We all like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way, and the Lord has laid on Jesus the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:6) Praise God!
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Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 14 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 11, 2022 Worship Together 1372 102nd St 306-445-3009 1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: www.trinitybaptistchurch.catbcnb@sasktel.net CornerAdventistSeventh-DayBattlefordsChurch16thAve.&93rdStreet,NorthBattlefordPhone306-445-9096SaturdayServices Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Third SundayUnitedAvenueChurchRev.DextervanDykeWorshipServicesat10:30am306-445-8171 Live Streaming Available at www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.caEmail:thirdaveunited@sasktel.net Everyone Welcome BattlefordChurchUnited 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, 306-937-3177SKSUNDAYSERVICES11:00a.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m. Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada WORSHIP SERVICES The second and fourth Sunday of each month at 10:30 A.M. Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729 CHAPELFAITHLIVING Sunday Services 10:30 am Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey www.livingfaithchapel.caSitter Battlefords Cowboy Church Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.
high-school seniors that found 70 per cent thought they were above average in leadership. Only two per cent thought they were below average. As Christians, we must concern ourselves with how our own selfdeception can blur the truth we need to see. It is easy to consider ourselves good and others not so good. We see others as having flaws, faults and sins. We think of others as not as good as ourselves because we minimize our own flaws, faults and sins and maximize them for others. The word of God is clear, “There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:22) We may be like a Pharisee who went up to the temple to pray. He was confident of his own righteousness and looked down on others. He prayed confidently, “God, I thank you that I am not like other men – robbers, evildoers, adulterers or even like this tax collector.” The tax collector also praying at the temple humbly prayed, “God, have mercy on me a sinner.” (Luke 18:11, 13) In today’s world, there may be less self-righteous talk expressed at church, but all folks, religious or not, see themselves as good and others as not so good. Individually our attitude is that I’m a good person, better than many others. Our perspective may be valid, but none of us is good compared to God. It is a delusion if we believe that we are as good or wise as God. It is said that the delusion of the young is that they are smarter than everyone else, especially their parents. Not just the young see themselves as the centre of the universe. Today every kind of addiction starts with these self-deceptions: “This won’t hurt anybody. I’ll only try it once to see if I like it. I’ll be careful. I can handle it. I haven’t had any for a week. I can quit whenever I want.”
to learn that 94 per cent of other college professors saw themselves as surveyTenus.uppeers,howjobs.better-than-an-averagedoingWhentellingourselveswecomparetoourwestackourselveshighandothersbelowForexample,GregElsofwritesofaofonemillion
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The musicians and performers for ‘Love is in the Air.’ | Photos submitted ‘Love is in the Air’ raises more than $17,000 mances were held in the Meota Communiplex and were filled with apprecia tive audiences that exceed ed 450 attendees. Their en thusiasm propelled a lively performance of singing, dancing and violin playing; featuring Keegan Isaac who performed his origi nal composition “Sweet Memories.”Cenovus Energy was the corporate sponsor do nating $6,500. Discovery Co-op, Gold Eagle Casino, Trojan Aggregates and Sobeys were also instru mental in providing dona tions.
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