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Government issues RFP Staff The government of Saskatchewan has issued a request for proposals for the sale of the former Saskatchewan Hospital, including the land and buildings, situated in the RM of North Battleford. The RFP call closes at 2 p.m. Aug. 21, with sealed proposals being received by the Ministry of Central Services office in Saskatoon. The buildings for sale, according to the RFP, include the 255,532-square-
foot main building, the powerhouse, industrial therapy building, laundry building, 11 cottages, the Community Correctional Centre building, a greenhouse, curling rink, paint shop, dormitory, a Quonset, maintenance shop, equipment storage building, garage, maintenance storage building, two cottage garages and a cultural building. The buildings, some of which may contain asbestos, are being sold “as is.� The chapel, cenotaph and cemeteries are not in-
cluded in the sale. In addition, items that are deemed historically significant by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport are to be identified and removed by the Ministry of Central Services before any sale is finalized. The old Saskatchewan Hospital was built between 1911 and 1913, the first mental health hospital built in the province. A new hospital was officially opened in March of this year, marking the end of service for the old facility. Continued on Page 3
A new parking regime is being rolled out in downtown North Battleford. A sign has gone up in the newly paved parking lot by the Capitol Annex, across the street from North Battleford Provincial Court, indicating it could become paid parking during the day by Sept. 1. Photo by Josh Greschner
100th Street: Business as usual By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
Just because the road’s closed doesn’t mean businesses are. The Capitol Theatre marquee informs onlookers that 100th Street businesses – Mango Chef, Moon’s Kitchen, Kerr’s Cleaners, Milbanke Flowers, Phill Asian Food Store and B & D Meats – are still open, despite the roadwork on one of the city’s busiest streets. One of North Battleford’s most famous landmarks, the Thanks to the Capitol Theatre, onlookers Beaver bar, is open too. and shoppers know that 100th Street “Having been through it on businesses are still open despite the 101st Street last year, we know roadwork. Photo by Josh Greschner how difficult it is to get to busiCJV is READY to help you with your 2019 RENO PROJECTS! FREE ESTIMATES FOR • Flooring Covering • Blinds & Window Coverings • Drapery/Curtains • Backsplashes
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Three people have been charged in the murder of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere. Two women have been charged with murder and one man has been charged as an accessory. The court process began last week for Shayla Orthner and Danita Thomas, each charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere. Orthner and Thomas are also charged with kidnapping, improperly interfering with a human body, and vehicle theft. In a brief court appearance Tuesday, 27-year-old Orthner was remanded in custody, as was 32-yearold Thomas Wednesday morning. The next court appearances are both scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2. Judges on both days issued orders that Orthner and Thomas not contact a list of people that included potential co-accused and witnesses. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit North have also arrested and charged a third individual in relation to the investigation. A North Battleford man, 18-year-old Brent Checkosis (DOB: 200012-04) has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code: Accessory after the fact to murder Secs. 23(1) and 240; Improperly interfering with a human body Sec. 182(b); and Theft of a motor vehicle Sec. 333.1. The next court appearance for Checkosis is Friday, Aug. 2 The homicide investigation remains ongoing. In
RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating a vehicle related to the murder of of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere.
news releases, RCMP have said they expect to make additional arrests in the investigation in the coming weeks. Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere was reported missing to Battlefords RCMP on May 12, 2019. On June 10, Saskatchewan RCMP announced that her disappearance was the result of foul play and would be investigated as a homicide. On July 11, North Battleford RCMP and the RCMP Major Crime Unit were conducting a ground search in a rural area outside of North Battleford when a police dog with the North Battleford RCMP Police Dog Services Unit discovered human remains. On July 17, RCMP announced the remains were determined to be those of Laverdiere. As part of the investigation, RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating a vehicle related to the murder – a 1997 black Dodge Ram 1500 regular cab pick-up truck with the Saskatchewan licenc e plate 333 KLC. The truck has a standard transmission and
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a white sticker across the top of the rear window. The vehicle has a single row of seats in the cab and a single set of doors on each side of the truck. Police say the vehicle “could be in the general area” of Moosomin First Nation or Cochin, although this can’t be confirmed, according to police. Police say the vehicle was stolen in North Battleford on May 2, 2019. Anyone who sees this vehicle or has information about this vehicle is asked to contact RCMP at 306-310-RCMP (7267) or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
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Douglas Lloyd Leite of the RM of Battle River, has been sentenced to threeand-a-half years in the federal penitentiary for sexual assault. Court records show the charge concerns a period of time between 1991 and 2018. There is a publication ban on the name of the complainant. A second sexual assault count was stayed. The sentence was handed down in North Battleford Provincial Court July 19. According to Irwin Law’s online law dictionary, a stayed charge is a discontinuation of the administrative process. However, the count wasn’t dropped, nor did it result in an acquittal. Stayed and withdrawn charges can still appear on one’s RCMP file. Other orders for Leite include a 10-year firearm prohibition, DNA registry, and 20-year registration as a sex offender.
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NB still number one on Crime Severity Index By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
North Battleford is still number one on the Statistics Canada Crime Severity Index for its population, but the score has increased by the lowest amount in three years. The most recent Crime Severity Index information was released July 22. The index compiles information for 2018. Next year’s crime severity index will feature 2019’s numbers. The Crime Severity Index measures changes in the level of severity of crime in Canada from year
to year. Crimes are assigned weights according to their “level of seriousness,” which is based on the severity of sentences for crimes. According to a Statistics Canada footnote on North Battleford’s index figures, “more serious crimes are assigned higher weights, less serious offences lower weights.” The index includes all Criminal Code violations, including traffic and drug violations and all federal statutes. North Battleford’s municipal Crime Severity Index score was 384.57, up
Shot in the dark in Battleford Staff The sound of a shot was heard overnight in Battleford and RCMP are investigating. July 31 at 1:30 a.m., say Battlefords RCMP, members responded to a complaint of a firearm being discharged near a residence on the 400 block of 33rd Street in the town of Battleford. RCMP members entered the residence and confirmed that no one was injured, however investiga-
tion revealed damage to the residence, confirming that it had in fact been shot at with a small calibre firearm. Evidence was seized at the scene to further this investigation. A dark coloured truck was observed leaving the area at a high rate of speed and it is believed this vehicle was involved. The investigation is ongoing and RCMP are requesting anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Battlefords RCMP.
Continued from Page 1 Last summer, in an information session in North Battleford, Nancy Cherney, assistant deputy minister of the property management division of Central Services, said, “Government has determined that it has not got a government purpose for the old hospital. So in our world, that means it’s surplus to government’s needs. And in that case what we will do is go to the market with a request for proposals to determine if there was someone else who might have an interest in acquiring some or all of that property, some or all of the buildings, for removal or redevelopment or repurposing.” If someone doesn’t come forward with a use for the former hospital, “ul-
timately we need to look at our options going forward, which would likely include demolition at some point if we don’t have anyone else who’s interested in developing or using it. That’s the only option left to us.” Cherney acknowledged that any kind of rehabilitation of the existing hospital facility would be challenging, citing a heating and cooling system is “archaic” and “falling apart,” the presence of asbestos, a deteriorating façade and a smokestack that is “crumbling from the inside out,” and which should be removed for safety reasons. “There are lots of things there that would need complete redevelopment and refurbishment,” Cherney said.
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from last year’s 371.71. The second highest crime severity index score in 2018 belonged to Thompson, Man., while Quesnel, B.C. had the third highest. North Battleford’s three-and-a-half per cent increase is the lowest per cent increase in three years. Year-to-year fluctuation has been more dynamic in the past. 2013 to 2014 saw a 16 per cent decrease in crime severity index, while the next year saw an 18 per cent increase. Statistics Canada also tracks a violent crime severity index. While 2016 to 2017 saw a 16 per cent increase in this amount, 2017 to 2018 saw a decrease of 10 per cent.
North Battleford was nonetheless second in the violent crime category for 2018, behind, Thompson, Man. The index value of nonviolent crime in North Battleford increased by more than nine per cent from 2017 to 2018. The rural area around North Battleford is also an index category. Its score is nearly half that of municipal North Battleford. The per cent change in CSI was nearly eight per cent from 2016 to 2017, and was nearly seven per cent from 2017 to 2018. However, data for detachment areas with relatively low populations “should be used with caution,” according to Stats Canada. Low populations can
explain, to some degree, why index scores can be high. Statistics Canada also provided the News-Optimist with Crime Severity Index weights. First- and second-degree murder are assigned the highest values, each at 7,656.16. Different forms of inflicted death, while having a relatively high weight, are significantly less than murder. Manslaughter has a weight of 1,837.57, while criminal negligence causing death has a weight of 843.93. The importation and exportation of heroin has a weight of 1,592.54, while the importation and exportation of cocaine has a weight of 1,064.94. Meanwhile, the importation and exportation of crystal meth
Poundmaker Cree Nation hosts performance festival Aug. 6-8 Submitted Miyawata Culture Inc. and the Poundmaker Cree Nation have announced the upcoming Poundmaker Performance Festival taking place on the Poundmaker Cree Nation from Aug. 6 to 8. This festival is a unique performance and theatre festivals in Canada, in that it takes place on a First Nation within its own Indigenous-themed performance venue. Events also take place at the Chief Poundmaker Museum and at Fort Battleford. The festival opens with the world premiere of the Indigenous adaptation of the Russian classic Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, on Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Miyawata Culture Stage at Poundmaker Lake. This production is directed by Floyd Favel, with assistant director Madie Jolliffe. This is an international Indigenous and non-Indigenous cast from Poland, Montreal, Peru and local areas. The performance features Sabina Sweta Sen Podstawska, Iwona Wozniak, Roy Challis, Quanah Daniels, Chaima Zidoune, Aidan Thorne,
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Dear Editor After reading Brandie Carignan’s letter, “Not magic, just basic science,” in the Thursday, July 25, 2019, NewsOptimist, I feel compelled to respond. While I applaud Ms. Carignan’s plea for preservation of our environment, her unspoken assumption that we can switch over to solar energy then continue with life as usual is unfounded. We have installed a solar array large enough to produce 100 per cent of our annual electrical energy consumption, but the reality of solar power production in Saskatchewan is that in winter we consume approximately 10 times what we produce, while summer is the diametric opposite – we generate approximately 10 times as much as we consume. This system works for us for only one reason and that is, since there is no financially feasible method of storing our excess summer production, we feed it into the provincial, coal-fired power grid then draw on that credit during the winter months. (It would, of course, be preferable if it were fed into a natural gas-fired system, as Mr. Zinchuk discusses in his earlier article, thus producing only half the current emissions.) But even if more people invested in solar power as we have done, it would not negate the need for a provincial power grid capable of absorbing the excess summer electricity generation. To suggest that the Saskatchewan New Democrats’ key climate policy provides the answer to this dilemma is also unfounded. Their web page offers nothing more than platitudes such as, “encouraging everyone in the province to take real action to protect the environment,” and “helping families transition to energy efficient homes.” As for their support of the carbon tax, this is the same politically correct language the Liberals use to promote it. It gives the appearance of doing something about the very real problem of profligate energy use, without actually doing anything. Truly meaningful policies would result in an immediate and significant economic slowdown, and this would be political suicide. Not magic, just basic science tells us that economic growth and energy use are always directly correlated – as one increases so does the other. Mr. Zinchuk is telling us what we must do if we wish to continue living the consumer lifestyles most of us seem to desire. Solar, and all other renewable energy sources make up only a very small fraction of the energy we use worldwide, and there is no alternative to widespread fossil fuel use in the foreseeable future if we wish to continue that lifestyle. When we citizens of the developed world are willing to accept a much simpler lifestyle, perhaps then politicians will implement the policies required to truly make a difference. James Wiebe Sonningdale
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24 Sussex Has Fallen Down, coming soon to a theatre near you
Hear that? >Beep beep beep beep beep< It’s the sound of the excavator moving to knock flat the official residence of the prime minister, 24 Sussex Drive. Or at least, it should be. I used to run excavators. I’d be willing to do it for a reasonable price. That would probably be the only reasonable price one might get in the whole debacle. A CBC story on July 22 noted that a National Capital Commission report of April 2018 said, “The building’s replacement value is $38.46 million. At the same time, it determined the cost of maintaining the structure at nearly what it’s worth: $34.53 million. That figure did not include necessary upgrades to security and grounds maintenance, nor repairs to the nearby pool building, which the NCC described as ‘rotting.’” Now, that may be some bureaucrat’s report, but consider the opinions of people who lived there. The same story said, “Former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin has argued 24 Sussex is a historical landmark that merits preservation. Kim Campbell, who was prime minister for four months in 1993, has suggested it be knocked down. “So has former prime minister Joe Clark’s wife, Maureen McTeer. She argued in 2015 the building lacks architectural value and should be bulldozed and replaced with a building that could show off Canada’s best architects and designers.” Current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lived there as a child, and when he got the top job, he decided to not move in this time around. They’re using the kitchen to cook his meals and deliver them across the road to Rideau Cottage, where he’s living. But nothing in the last four years has been done to rehabilitate 24 Sus-
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sex Drive. If that isn’t a metaphor for the current government’s actions, I don’t know what is. Although that might be unfair to Trudeau. Stephen Harper lived in the drafty, asbestos-laden, poorly wired dump for 10 years, and refused to do anything significant to improve the place. Trudeau, Harper, and those before them all recognized that spending any money on their home, despite it belonging to the people of Canada, is incredibly toxic to their brand. Remember “goldplated pensions?” Fixing up 24 Sussex would make that pale in comparison. The reality is that nations have official residences for a reason. It’s not about the occupant. It’s about the office, representing the nation as a whole. There’s always a London Bobby standing beside the door of 10 Downing Street. The White House is the very symbol of Washington, and to a greater extent, America. In Paris, it’s Élysée Palace. It’s not just a place to lay your head, at least for these other nations. It’s the office of the executive. In Canada, we do things a little differently, in that the Prime Minister’s Office, located in the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council Building (formerly the Langevin Block), is where he does
most of his work. Maybe that’s more of a function of our parliamentary rather than presidential system, with an office close to the Commons. But it doesn’t mean that his home isn’t that important. One thing we, as Canadians, seem to forget is that a nation’s leader needs access to secure communications at all times. We might not have intercontinental ballistic missiles to fire back at the bad guys, but we are a G7 nation, a member of NATO and NORAD. Yet 24 Sussex’s wiring is so bad, who knows if plugging in a few more iPad chargers will blow a fuse? We also living in an era of terror attacks in major capitals, not the least of which was a lone wolf gunman who made it right into the centre of Parliament before he was shot, just on the other side of the door of the Conservative and Liberal caucuses while they were meeting. Security is a paramount concern for the official residence. It may be the paramount concern today. It is time to start fresh. Why can’t we, as a nation, build something new for once? Something that reflects not the 19th century, but the 21st. A modern building that is not stuck in the past, but reflects the greatest architecture we
24 Sussex Drive needs a date with an excavator. Photo courtesy National Capital Commission
can build today Maybe it’ll have a roof made of solar panels (which I would advise against, because it’s doubtful they’ll be good for the next 100 years). Maybe it’ll be a showcase of energy efficiency and building design? Future proof it, with conduits for new and future technologies. Whatever you do, if you’re going to spend $40 million, and likely much more, at least get something new for that money. There’s been a subgenre of movies about attacks on the White House – White House Down and Olympus has Fallen. Canada doesn’t need to spend much to make its own contribution to the genre. 24 Sussex Has Fallen Down is going to be real life in short order. Get the movie cameras ready. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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way 16 west of Delmas. At the time, a highway work zone was set up as Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways was working in that area. Equipment and signs indicated work was in progress. An eastbound vehicle had struck the highway signage trailer attached to a ministry truck, causing significant dam-
age. Battleford Fire Department, along with EMS, attended the scene of the collision. The driver of the vehicle towing the signage trailer was treated at the scene for minor injuries. A 26-year-old female driver and lone occupant of the east bound vehicle
involved in the collision was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital for non life-threatening injuries and released after treatment. Charges are pending the completion of the police investigation. RCMP are reminding motorists when they approach signage
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excess of the speed limit and this then doubles with speeds greater than 30 km/h over the speed limit. As an example, if you maintain a highway speed of 100 km/h in a work zone the fine would be $530. “Please drive with care as safety is everyone’s responsibility,” say the RCMP.
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Battlefords Art Club members enjoyed creating their own mandalas last week at a workshop led by Pam Beaver. Submitted by Lynn Strendin 2598 100th Street, North Battleford 2241 Douglas Avenue, North Battleford 1,148 sq. ft.
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sports New HoriBy Bernie Meisner zons took to the North Battleford Golf and Country Club for their weekly golf scramble on Monday, July 29, with 27 participants. Lyle Whitbread led his foursome of Jutta Whitbread, Dick Horrell and Karl Palm to first place with a score of 38. Coming in with an identical score of 38, but losing on a countback, was the team of Connie and Denis Carignan along with Ed Kjargaard and Barry Werth, taking second place. The winners of the race to the bottom and the consolation was the team of Dick Blom, Brian Miller, Dave Page and Etta Meisner. There was one team that put all four of their balls in the water on number nine. Shameful, but still didn’t finish last. For the third time this season, Merv Zulynik took closest to the pin on number eight. He thinks he owns this hole, and he might be right. Harry Zamonsky won the Co-op car wash for making the longest putt on number nine. New Horizons will play their next game on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 8:30 a.m.
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Brooklyn Shaw of Air Ronge is the recipient of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame 2019 Scholarship Award. Photo by Darryl Gershman
Brooklyn Shaw of Air Ronge is the recipient of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame 2019 Scholarship Award. Brooklyn’s love of baseball started while playing in the Battlefords Minor League for three years. As a child of RCMP parents, she moved to Swift Current in 2010 and continued in the minor leagues there. She chose to play baseball even though she was the only girl on the team most years. Moving to La Ronge in 2012, Brooklyn was able to continue playing baseball in the newly formed minor league in that community. Brooklyn has been a member of the Saskatchewan girls’ baseball teams competing with in 13-and-under, then
nationally in 16-and-under and 21-and-under. She travels from La Ronge to Saskatoon during the winter to continue training with the women’s team. She was on the training roster for summer 2019. Brooklyn has transferred her love of the game to volunteering in the community. She has been assistant coach with La Ronge minor ball for the past three seasons and head coach in 2019. As well, Brooklyn assisted with the 11-and-under provincial team. Brooklyn was a Grade 12 student at Churchill High School in La Ronge, maintaining a 90 per cent average, and has been accepted at the University of Regina into the Bachelor of Science program with a focus on pre-dentistry.
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The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame will celebrate its 35th annual induction Saturday, Aug. 17, in Battleford. The special guest speaker will be Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins, the first and only Canadian to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Call 306-446-1983 for tickets. All are welcome. Don McIntyre Don was born Aug. 16, 1945, in Lashburn, and was raised on his parents’ farm north of Neilburg. He was sports minded, enjoying track and field plus racing, and he became proficient at pole vaulting. Don eagerly waited to play baseball with the Neilburg Monarchs, along with his brothers Bob and Brian. Don fondly remembers when his dad would hit endless ground balls to him and Brian to develop their baseball skills. His dad hung a mattress on the
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barn door and outlined the strike zone. Don would spend hours, often well into twilight, pitching to an imaginary batter. When Don was 16, he played shortstop, second base and catcher, as needed, on the Monarchs team. As he grew older, he became an accomplished pitcher, playing for years with Neilburg in the North Saskatchewan Baseball League, as well as participating in yearly baseball tournaments in Kindersley, Unity and the Saskatoon Exhibition, where they enjoyed varying success. The North Saskatchewan Baseball League merged to become the
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the Bulldogs’ only loss of their tour. Don pitched the whole game. In 1974, North Battleford hosted the Canadian Senior Baseball Championships, featuring teams from across Canada. Don was the starting pitcher in the opening game against Quebec, which the Beavers won. He was also the starting pitcher in the game against British Columbia to get into the semi finals. Don struck out the B.C. team in the ninth inning to win the game.
into the junior ranks, the team made the 1984 Saskatchewan Junior championship finals against their rivals, the North Battleford Junior Beavers. The Blazers lost the battle in the last inning with the tying run on third. That year the Saskatchewan Baseball Association named Don McIntyre coach of the year. Don continued to coach at clinics across the province. He was the assistant coach at the Canada Summer Games in St. John, N.B., in 1989 and in Saskatoon in 1994, where the team made the semi-finals. Don was an avid curler, but golfing is now top priority. Don states, “I am very grateful for the opportunities that baseball in Saskatchewan has given me. I made so many great friends over the years who continue to be friends.” Ed. note: Apologies on having the wrong date last week. The banquet is on Aug. 17.
Some talent went national at the recent Canada Cup of Volleyball in Halifax. Pictured are Marc Revet, Cole Fransoo and Josh Fransoo in play, Abbey Neufeld and Jolene Cooke, while Adam Revet is hitting the volleyball. Photos submitted VOTED BEST SMALL TOWN MUSEUM IN SASK.
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Submitted Six athletes from North Battleford were selected to represent Saskatchewan at the Canada Cup of Volleyball taking place in Halifax in July 2019.
Abbey Neufeld and Jolene Cooke, both students at NBCHS, completed their training in Caronport during the first two weeks of July. Cooke was named to the 17U squad
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while Neufeld was placed on the 18U team. Cole and Joshua Fransoo, along with Adam and Marc Revet, made their way to Hepburn in early July to train with the men’s program. Cole and Joshua (16U) and Adam (18U) travelled to Halifax to compete. Marc Revet trained as a red shirt with the 16U team, so he did not compete at nationals.
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Two community members were involved as coaches with Sask. Volleyball this year. Jana Friedenstab, who coaches the senior girls’ team at NBCHS, was named as a coach for the 18U women’s team. Paul Sarsons, a teacher at NBCHS and coach of junior and senior boys’ teams, was named a coach for the 16U men’s team.
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Saskatchewan Major Baseball League, which meant playing baseball across Saskatchewan. This league also played an interactive schedule with the Alberta Major Baseball League, but, in time it became difficult to replace the older team players and remain competitive, and the Neilburg Monarchs withdrew from the league. Don then continued to pitch for the Unity Cardinals and North Battleford Beavers. He enjoyed pitching success with the Beavers. Don remembers when the Beavers hosted a touring American college team, the San Mateo Bulldogs, winning by a score of 8-4. This was
After the game, Don was approached by the scout for Baseball Canada, and invited to join Team Canada for the Intercontinental Cup in Florida. He attended camp in Daytona and was successful in making Team Canada. The team was competitive, playing against United States, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico. Don pitched against the United States and Puerto Rico with good outings. He felt proud to wear the maple leaf and to play for our country. During the next season with the Beavers, Don developed a torn rotator cuff shoulder problem, basically ending his pitching career. He started coaching. A team, the Neilburg Blazers, was formed with midget aged players competing in the North Saskatchewan Baseball League. Don’s shoulder had healed so he was able to pitch again. Moving up
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There’s something for everyone in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks From hiking, camping and world-class fishing to learning about wilderness survival and our shared history – provincial parks and yours to discover. For more information on events in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks this summer, visit www.saskparks.com.
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No slowing down for the summer in Unity Provincial ball continues. July 20 weekend, both the U11 Tier 1 and U15 Tier 1 teams earned silver in their respective provincials. Both teams lost to a Muenster team in the provincial final, in an extra inning, making for some very exciting ball games. July 26 weekend was the U18 team competing in Moose Jaw with hopes of winning their provincial title that would take them to Western Canadians. As well Unity played host to U13 Tier 1 provincials at home that same weekend. Here is a catch up of ball results from Unity. Girls’ softball U19 provincial bronze, U16 provincial silver, U14 provincial silver and U12 provincial bronze. As well, three U16 players – Devyn McLean, Hunter Pewap and Makayla Bakken – were picked up by other teams to play at U16 Western Canadian championships being held this weekend in Biggar. Also, U16 softball player Abby Rutley will be part of Team Sask. at the Western Canadian summer games in Swift Current starting Aug. 8. Our Team Blue worked the plates at provincial events as well as Western Canadians in Biggar and the Canadian champion-
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ship U14, U16 and U23 in Saskatoon. These umpires included Dawson Wilson, Gracen Rewerts at provincials and Trevor Green, Kenny Coons and Kenny Feser at provincials and Westerns and Trevor U16 Canadians. Owen Heck from Macklin was also a serving umpire at provincials and Westerns. Congratulations also to Wilkie’s Jana Sittler who was part of the Provincial A ladies team, Carnduff Southeast Steelers, who won provincials, earning them a berth to Women’s A national championship coming up in Newfoundland. Ball season is now a wrap for Unity minor ball teams. Congratulations to all teams, coaches and managers for your commitment to growing and improving the game for players. Congratulations to our provincial championship medal winners. Congratulations also to several softball players, named above, who will be part of U16 Western Canadian championships as pickup players with other teams and you can either head to Biggar to watch them play
Justin Wood, formerly of Unity, is off to the Canadian Men’s Amateur golf championship as part of Team Saskatchewan after capturing the third spot on the team at the Saskatchewan Men’s Amateur, Mid Am championship held in Saskatoon July 16-19. Wood has had numerous golf success stories, earning him an induction into Unity’s Sports Wall of Fame this past May. Photo courtesy of Golf Saskatchewan. Photo submitted by Sherri Solomko
or check out their website for updates. Unity Main Street construction is on track and barring any complications delivered by Mother Nature, the town is happy with the progress being made on this construction project. Donations made to walking path improvements will see their funds go into action this summer as work is scheduled to be done. As well, the developing pickleball court at the Richardson Pioneer Outdoor Rec Venue is an exciting development for those who love this game that was introduced this spring by pickleball enthusiasts in weekly games at the Unity
Curling club. Congratulations to Pat Hollman, Scott Manchester, Tanya Chester, Terry Watt, Joan Haughian and Kerry Ward, who won a key as part of Rock 93.3 car contest and will be at a party near the end of August to see if their key will start the cool car to be won. If their key works, they drive home with it. This weekend you can head to the rodeo grounds for a very cool riding competition hosted by local championship winning cowgirl, Michelle Pipke. Starting at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 and running again Sunday, Aug 4, at 10 a.m., this event is free
Team Blue is an integral part of championship season in ball. This photo includes umpires who were part of the U14C girls’ provincial softball championship held in Macklin July 19-21: Dawson Wilson, Unity; Marilyn O’Driscoll, Battleford; Gracen Rewerts, Unity; Trevor Green, Unity; Owen Heck, Macklin. Green will be part of Team Blue for U16 Canadian championships being held in Saskatoon July 30 to Aug. 4 while Heck will be part of the umpire team officiating at U16 Western Canadian championship being held in Biggar on the August long weekend. Photo submitted by Sherri Solomko
to the public to come and watch. Justin Wood will be off to national golf Monday, Aug. 5, so watch for results from his participation on Team Saskatchewan for the Canadian Men’s Amateur event. A thank you goes to a community volunteer who has begun the birdhouse project with Prairie Branches clients. Thanks also to the generosity of community donors and volunteers, residents can produce something useful and help with their feelings of self worth in these cool
creations seen on fence posts around town. Don’t forget the Unity Community Resource Centre fundraiser on Aug. 10 at the Unity golf course running as a four-person scramble. Registration is at 1 p.m., pre-register at UCRC. This event has a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Entry fee includes burger bar supper and chance at plenty of prizes. Non-golfer supper tickets are also available. A great activity your family can take part in is on Thursday, Aug. 15 Continued on Page 28
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OBITUARIES CLARK: Mr. Harwood Clark, age 91, of Rural North Battleford passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019 at River Heights Lodge with family by his side. Survived by his wife, Emily; Children: Vivian; Neil (Leslee) and children Adrian (Stephanie), Mitch (Jackie) Macy and Burke; Cheryl (Gordon) Carbert and children Jenisa, Nicole and Taighen; Brenda (Mark). Harwood attended Whitewood Lake School. Farmed ALL his life. Married Emily Tkatchuk in 1953. They lived on the family farm till 2016 when they moved in to North Battleford. Harwood served on the school board and as a councillor for the RM of North Battleford, loved raising cattle and mowing grass. Due to failing health, Harwood moved to River Heights Lodge in Sept 2018 until his passing. The family would like to thank the following for the compassionate care of Harwood: Dr. Tootoosis, Dr. Campbell, and the staff at River Heights Lodge. As per Harwood’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).
TEBAY: Mrs. Muriel Tebay resident of North Battleford, SK passed away peacefully with family by her side Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Harwood Manor at the age of 96 years. A Funeral Service was held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor David Jensen officiating. Interment followed at the Woodlawn Cemetery North Battleford, SK. Muriel is lovingly remembered by her son Wilbert (Connie) Fennig; daughter Norma McKinlay; brother William (Grace) Chapman; sister Menetta Charabin; grandchildren Jim (Debbie) Fennig, Mark (Tammy) Fennig, Grant (Debbie) McKinlay, Brenda (Matt) McKinlay; 11 greatgrandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Herb & Menetta Chapman; first husband Dan Fennig; second husband William Tebay; brothers Allan Chapman, Marvin Chapman; and sister Gladys Gaudet. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Muriel Tebay may be directed to STARS Ambulance -Directed to Saskatchewan 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation 1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26 Saskatoon SK S7K 1V9 . For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nicole Welford of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium
Joseph George Sander May 7, 1920 – July 3, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Joe Sander. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family at his home, Poplar Courts, on July 3, 2019. Joe was born May 7, 1920 near Compeer, Alberta. He was the fourth of ten children born to Wilhelm and Julia Sander. The family moved to the Inverellan district east of Wilkie in 1928. Growing up in the depression, Joe developed a strong work ethic. He enrolled in the Army in 1942 and was discharged in 1946. In 1947, he purchased land east of Wilkie. Although circumstances prevented him from completing his education, Joe was a self-taught master of all trades, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and cement work. He built an addition to the farm home as well as homes for many extended family. He volunteered in the building of the current Catholic Church in Wilkie. In 1981 he built their retirement home. Joe was very involved in the community serving on various committees over the years. He sat on the Moose Park school board and was President of Wilkie East Rural Telephone Company and instrumental in getting overhead telephone lines underground. He was on the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Board from 1952-1980, chair when the new elevator was build. He served on the Wilkie Co-op Board for 27 years earning his gold watch. In later years, he served as president with the New Horizons. On February 14, 1950, Joe and Paula (Sieben) were married. For the next 66 years they were side by side, be it working on the farm, raising their family, praying together or leaning on each other in later years. Joe was a very devoted husband and father. In 2007 Joe and Paula moved to Bethany Enriched Housing and in 2015 together they moved into Poplar Courts Nursing Home. He loved to brighten a day or lighten the mood with a joke. It was not uncommon for staff at Bethany or Poplar Courts to say “Do you have a joke for me today Joe?” Family was very important to Joe and he looked forward to milestone birthdays and anniversaries as a time to bring everyone together. May 5, 2019 the family gathered to celebrate his 99th Birthday. His family feels blessed to have had him as their Dad and Papa. Joe is survived by his children, Cordellia (Lenard) Crittenden, Willie (Cal) Glasman, Josie (Wayne) Kunkel, Paulette (Bill) Bradford and Patrick (Roseanne) Sander; grandchildren, Lezlie (Brent) Illingworth, Lisa Knowles (Sean McLean), Rick (Tracy) Knowles, Melissa (Michael) Welford, Jon Loehr, Andrew Loehr, Joe (Jan) Sander, Brad (Melissa) Sander and Chris (Kristin) Sander; great grandchildren Mikaela & Aliyah Ford; Alex & John Thomas Illingworth; Coralee & Colton Knowles; Madison, Mackenzie & Maddox Welford; Olivia & Grayson Sander and Addison Sander; sisters, Agnes Wandler and Julia Wandler; sisters in law Theresa Sander and Amelia Sander, Judy McMaster and Mary Salewski. Joe was predeceased by his wife Paula; parents, Wilhelm & Julia Sander; sisters, Elizabeth Barth, Mary Heilman, and Veronica Wandler; brothers, Bill, John, Leo and Jerry; numerous brothers in law and sisters in law. The funeral mass was held July 9, 2019 at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie officiated by Father George Chatholil and music by the Sander Family Choir. Memorial donations in Joe’s memory may be directed to Wilkie Health Center Activity Fund, Box 459, Wilkie Sk S0K 4W0 Gerein Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. __________________________________________________
Mary Agnes Kennedy: Mary Agnes (nee: Thomson) Kennedy was born June 13, 1933 in the Freemont District of Saskatchewan. Mary was the first child of Frank and Isabella Thomson, she attended school at Lillydale, SK from grade 1 to grade 9. She walked to school or drove horse and buggy and also making sure that her younger siblings got to school safely. Mary and Gordon were married September 26, 1952 at Maidstone, SK and they lived at Neilburg, SK and then moved to Glaslyn for a few years before settling at Mullingar in 1971. Mary raised her children on the farm, milked cows, raised a few hens and pigs. She also baked bread and cakes every day. Mary also did a lot of gardening, canning and freezing for her large family. Mary is lovingly remembered by: her husband of 67 years, Gordon Kennedy, her children: Leonard (Marlene) Kennedy and family: Yvonne, Annamarie, Sheldon, Keith (Judy) Kennedy and family: Desirae, Cory, Raeann, Viola (David) Hermanson and family: Curtis, Michael, Riley, Vivian (Robert) Stishenko and family: Trevor, Derrick, Brent Kennedy (son of Arthur), Phyllis (Dave) Karpluk and family: Rachelle, Cherylinn, Amanda, Alana, Brenda (Ron) Hermanson and family: Jason, Lynette, Ron (Penny) Kennedy and family: Autumn, Branden, Dean (Ana) Kennedy and family: Jonathon, Trystyn, Donyvin, Justin, Norma (Troy) Pomedli and family: Jonathon, Tasha, Randy, Violet (Brent) Arstall and family: Morginn, Brian (Gaylyn) Kennedy and family: Kaytlyn, Shelise, Alesha, Billy (Emily) Kennedy and family: Kayla, Hayley also numerous great grandchildren, her siblings: Pat (Ray) Tenney; Jim (Judy) Thomson; Gordine Thomson; Gord (Judy) Thomson; Ian (Lori) Thomson; Allan (Susan) Thomson; Lorraine Fischer, her sister-in-law: Pat (Larry) Worman also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was predeceased by: her son, Arthur Kennedy in 1993, her daughters-in-law, Melanie Woodbury (1993), Deena Kennedy (2008), her parents, Frank and Isabella Thomson, her parents-in-law, Gordon and Isobel Kennedy, her brother, Bill Thomson, her siblings-in-law, Loryen Kennedy, Doug Fischer and Sheri Thomson. A Funeral Service was held Friday, July 19, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Rabbit Lake Community Hall, Rabbit Lake, SK with Jim Atcheson and Sandra McDermit officiating. Music ministry was provided by Cheri Hermanson the eulogy was given by Tasha Lapesky and Morginn Beaudry, several tributes to Mary were also given by her grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers were considered “All who shared in Mary’s life”. The Pallbearers were Mary’s sons-in-law: Robert Stishenko, Dave Karpluk, Ron Hermanson, Dave Hermanson, Troy Pomedli and Brent Arstall. Mary’s Final Resting Place is in the Mullingar Cemetery, Mullingar, SK. Following the interment, everyone in attendance was invited for lunch and fellowship back at the hall. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Palliative Care Unit, Spiritwood Health Complex in memory of Mary Kennedy as tokens of remembrance. Those wishing to send online condolences are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com, Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mark Muir of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood, Sask. (306) 883-3500 __________________________________________________
CORBEIL: The family of Beulah Stella Corbeil are saddened to announce her passing on July 28th, 2019 in North Battleford, SK at the age of 84 years. Beulah was born on January 12th, 1935 in Meota, Saskatchewan to parents Joseph and Eva L’Heureaux. She grew up in that area and attended Ness School, a country school near Jackfish, SK. Beulah married her love Roland Corbeil and together they had two sons, Blair and Marcel. As a family they ran the Jackfish Store for fifty one years and Beulah was the postmaster there for thirty four years. Eventually after her husbands passing, Beulah moved to North Battleford, where she resided until her passing. She will be forever remembered by her loving family, her sons Blair (Erna) Corbeil of Beaumont, Alberta and Marcel (Kimberly) Corbeil of Layton, Utah; seven grandchildren Chandler (Joydawn) Corbeil, Jennifer (Zach) Davis, Jessica (Philip) Fischer, Donny (Kelly) Harter, Felisha (Cody) Hansen, Jenna Corbeil (Jerry Jr. McAllister) and Joseph Corbeil, six great grandchildren Kaisaac, Kodie, Theo & Blakely Corbeil, Stella Harter and Lincoln Hansen, siblings Gladys Thompson, Lorraine Bru, Theresa Bossaer, Rosemarie Heidel, Alice Kostiuk, Sr. Evelyn Corbeil, Raymond Corbeil, Sr. Jeannine Corbeil, Ernest Corbeil, George & Lucy Corbeil as well as numerous extended family and friends. Beulah is predeceased by her loving husband Roland, parents Joseph & Eva; siblings Ernest (Corinne) L’Heureux, Fernand (Myrtle) L’Heureux, Noella (Irvin) Byers, Harry Thompson, Lorette (Pete) Lavoie, Clem Bru, Maurice Bassaer, Omer Corbeil, Ernest Heidel, Roman Kostiuk, Carol Corbeil, Clem & Georgette Corbeil, Roger Corbeil, Claire & Joe Gerwing and Lorna Corbeil. Beaulah will be dearly missed. Prayers will be held on Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at 7:00 pm and a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 am both at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church in North Battleford, SK with Father Peter Paase presiding. Jennifer Wildeman of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home in care of arrangements 306-445-2418.
Jorden Stanley McMahon: It is with great sadness that the family of Jorden McMahon announce his passing on July 7, 2019 at the young age of 18 years. Funeral Services for Jorden were held on Thursday July 18, 2019 at 2:00pm from Ste. Therese de l’Enfant Roman Catholic, Leoville, SK with Fr. Peter Nnagna as celebrant. Interment followed in the Leoville Cemetery. Jorden Stanley McMahon came into this world on a rainy Sunday evening, welcomed by his family all anxiously waiting for him to arrive. Jorden spent most of his short life in Leoville and area, his schooling was mostly in Leoville, he graduated school last year at the Comprehensive High School in North Battleford, SK. Jorden lived with his Aunt Kelli and Uncle Mitch in North Battleford to begin his apprenticeship in carpentry, he was fortunate to be paired up with a wonderful employer at Square One Contracting. Jorden’s first job was pumping gas at the Esso service station in North Battleford. Family and friends were always first and foremost in Jorden’s life, he always enjoyed family functions and get togethers also holidays were always a special time for him. Jorden will forever be remembered for his infectious smile and big heart, he was always ready to lend a helping hand to do anything. He especially loved playing ball and badminton. Jorden is lovingly remembered by his Mom Cyla McMahon, Stepdad Clayton Sakowski, Grandparents Stan & Colette McMahon, Aunts, Uncle & Cousins Kelli (Mitch) Hawtin and their daughter’s Hadley & Huxley, Shannon Saemann & her son Andrew Kotlar, Bev (Bruce) Hein and their son’s Dallas, Alex & Zach, Jason Sakowski and his children Coby, Bella & Ava, Fraser (Cheryl) Sakowski and their children Lincoln & Linnea, Special Friend Naomi Latus, his cat Toopi, Work family Vince & Cody Loewen & Family and Braden Murdoch, also numerous great aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandmother Sherrill “Lynn” McMahon. In Jorden’s short life, he had made an impact on all who knew him. Jorden’s kindness will not be forgotten due to organ donation. Many Heart’s are aching, Many Heart’s are celebrating. Friends so wishing may make donations to Star’s Air Ambulance in memory of Jorden McMahon as tokens of remembrance. Those wishing to send online condolences are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com, Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mark Muir of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood, Sask. (306) 883-3500. __________________________________________________
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OBITUARIES CAMERON: It is with great sadness that the family of Nita Cameron announces her sudden and unexpected passing on Friday, June 14, 2019 in the ICU at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 67. Left to cherish Nita’s memory is her sister Doreen (Bob) Gordon, her brother Roger (Diane) Cameron, nephews Kevin (Nancy) and Kelly Gordon, Cheyne Cameron (Lila Brown) and numerous cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Kathleen Cameron and by her only niece, Tara Cameron. A Memorial Service to remember Nita will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from Saskatoon Funeral Home, 338 - 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK with Sue Panattoni, Celebrant. If so desired and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Meewasin Valley Authority 402 – 3rd Ave South, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G5, www.meewasin.com where Nita loved to walk along the Meewasin Trail and enjoy the outdoors. Donations may also be made to the ICU Education Fund at the Royal University Hospital, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).
KIVIMAA: Mr. James “Jim” Kivimaa of Battleford, SK and formerly of the Livelong district, SK passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Battleford’s Union Hospital. A Celebration of Life service was held on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Turtle Lake Mission, Livelong district, SK with Reverend Wayne Olson officiating. Interment followed in the Livelong Cemetery, Livelong, SK. Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Irene; his daughters, Leanne Kivimaa, Krista Kivimaa and Melanie (Ronnie) Burke; grandchildren, Neil Groom, Morgan Kivimaa and Sandy Rose Kivimaa; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Felix & Ida Kivimaa; brothers, Harold, Charles and Vilko; sisters, Helvi Carlson and Minerva Bergen; and in-laws, Albert & Eva Chartrand. Memorial donations in memory of Jim Kivimaa may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3 or to the Diabetes Association 919B Albert St, Regina, SK S4R 2P6. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium
DELORME: Mrs. Violet Delorme, resident of Cochin, SK passed away peacefully with family by her side Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 78 years. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Ste. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Father Greg Elder as celebrant. Interment followed at the Cochin Cemetery, Cochin, SK. Violet is beautifully remembered by her loving husband Leonard Delorme; children: Diane (Ernie) Cadrain; Shaun (Carmen), Kevin (Deb), Dale Delorme; Jordan (Kim), Brayden; Barbara (Ron) Elliott; Lenny, Barry, Corey, Holly (Eric), Laurie, Chasy; Murray (Jacqui) Delorme, Dallan (Holly), Marie (Brittney), Murray Jr. (Janay), Amber (Troy), Dale, Madison (Jacob), Vikki, Samantha; and 20 Great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Hill; brothers-in-law Dennis, David (Yvette); sisters-in-law Della, Gertrude and May; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Violet Delorme may be directed to Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, SK S4P 2R3 or BUH COPPS Unit Po Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
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POITRAS: Sylvia Annette, late of Saskatoon and formerly of North Battleford, passed away with her family by her side on July 23rd, 2019. Sylvia is survived by her children, Shawn (Pam), Perry, Lisa (Lawrence), Kristen (Perry) and her grandchildren, Brady, Justina, Connor, Ashley, Andrew, Megan, Sydney and Quinn. A Come and Go Tea will be held 1:00 pm, Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 at Sallows and McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home Centennial Tea Rom. (1271 103rd Street, North Battleford, SK.) A complete obit to follow in the days ahead. Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 306-445-2418
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Aug. 12, 1928 Passed away July 31, 2011 NEVILLE: In Loving Memory of William Bartley Neville, born May 29, 1923 at Cochin, SK., passed away July 22, 2019 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by his loving wife of 70 years Gwen; sons: Leonard (Leone): Billi-Jo (Tyson) Szautner: Colby & Jaiden, Brian, Daryl Billingsley: Kimberly, Terry Billingsley (Dayna): Grady & Kiera, Tena Caldwell (Glenn): William & family; David (Sandra): Michelle & Carmen; Robert “Bob” (Debbie): Jason (Debra) - Jacey & Hannah, Allison (David) Weigel - Brooklyn, Ryann, Twins: Jorja, Max; sister: Clair Ternier (†Albert); and nieces, nephews & their families. Predeceased by his parents Leonard & Ann Neville; brothers and sisters: Clint (†Ida), Chris, Joyce Noonan (†Dick). A Celebration Of Life Service was held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Meota Community Complex, Meota, SK with Joyce Salie officiating. Urn Bearer was Billi-Jo Szautner. Memorials are requested to Villa Pascal 1301 - 113th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 3K1 or to the Donor’s Choice. Interment was at the Meota Cemetery, Meota, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
FUNERAL SERVICES Service Announcement- Lorna Dolph 1937-2019 A Celebration of Life will be held in North Battleford August 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm from the Garden Chapel ~ Battlefords Funeral Service to be followed by a Celebration of Life August 7, 2019 at Fort Frances Legion Hall in Fort Frances, Ontario with interment in the Emo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Lorna Dolph may be directed to the Royal Canadian Legion Br # 70 1352 100 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 0V8 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
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CARD OF THANKS Thank you to my family for having a tea and supper for my 90th Birthday. Thank you to everyone who helped with the tea and supper. Thank you to my neices, nephews and cousins who came to spend the day with us. Thank you to my friends for ciming to spend the day with us. Thank you to everyone who gave gifts, gift cards and Birthday cards. It was a very nice day. Doris
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IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE of MURRAY ALEXANDER MILNE, late of Lashburn, in the Province of 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 23rd day of August, 2019. Robertson Moskal Sarsons Barristers & Solicitors 3801A - 51 Avenue, Box 1680, Lloydminster, SK S9V 1K6 Solicitors for the Executor Attention: Mr. Christopher J. Sarsons Solicitors for the Executor File: 4610.17638 CJS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of ALVIN VICTOR STOBBE, late of Rabbit Lake, 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 16th day of August, 2019. Jones Law Office Barrister & Solicitor P.O. Box 1179 North Battleford, SK S9A 3K2 Solicitor for the Personal Representative
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
DAVID “BEAR” McMASTER AUGUST 2017
GONE FROM MY SIGHT I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, “There, she is gone”. Gone where? Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast, hull and spar as she was when she left my side. And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her dimished size is in me - not in her. And just at the moment when someone says “There, she is gone!” There are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, “Here she comes!” And that is dying.... A horizon and just the limit of our sight. Lift us up, Oh Lord, that we may see further.” — Anonymous WE MISS YOU & THINK ABOUT YOU ALWAYS! — Love Your Girls
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• Gold Eagle Casino • Anderson Pump House • Battlefords Furniture • Beaver Grill • Bill and Don’s Mens Wear and Shoes • Comfort Inn and Suites • Donna Fernandes • Fisher’s Drug Store
• Innovation Credit Union • Leona Sharpe • Cletus Scherman • Sobeys • Shoppers Drug Mart • Western Financial Group • Zekes Jewellers
Battle River Archers Battle River Archers would like to thank the following sponsors/donors who helped make our Outdoor 3D Shoot a success:
Best Wishes for many more. Lorne, Shelley, Brad, Michel, Sam, Kayla, Charlotte & Ronald. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF TURTLE RIVER NO. 469
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 intends to adopt bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 4-2018, known as the Official Community Plan and Bylaw 5-2018, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed Official Community Plan amendment will: • Add a map reference that identifies potential flood prone areas. • Replace the term “fire protection facilities” with “hydrants”, when referring to servicing agreements. • Replace a locational policy for intensive livestock operations. The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will: • Replace the definition for Highway Sign Corridor; • Add a map reference that identifies development constraints; • Delete and replace the Zoning District Map as shown on “Sketch A” below; and, • Add additional regulations for manufactured dwellings. REASON The reasons for the amendments are to: • Clarify the standards for development on potentially hazardous lands; • Guide development decisions on potentially hazardous lands; • Clarify locational policies for intensive livestock operations; • Clarify the terms under which a servicing agreement can be entered in to; • Manage the development of manufactured dwellings; and, • Fix a typo. “SKETCH A”
PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaws at the Rural Municipality of Turtle River Municipal Office, located at 1017 Main Street in the Village of Edam, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available at the municipal office to individuals at cost. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on August 14th, 2019 at 9:15 AM at the Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Municipal Office before the hearing. Issued at the RM of Turtle River No. 469 this 25th day of July 2019.
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1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950
Three bedroom, very clean, large family room, quiet area, attached garage. Must qualify. Phone 306446-0441. No Calls after 7:00 pm. Available September 1st Available for Rent, 2 bedroom, W/D/F/S and dishwasher, utilities not included, references required. Call or text 306-480-1347 Serious inquiries only.
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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA No. 468
PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISCRETIONARY USE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 2.4 of the RM of Meota No. 468 Zoning Bylaw the municipality has received an application for a discretionary use development permit application. The application includes the placement of a modular home on Lot 11, Block 2, Plan 75B05843 – in Bayview Heights. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Lakeshore Residential 1 District – Section 9.2.1 (b) of Bylaw 02/2011 known as the Zoning Bylaw. Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on August 7th, 2019 at 3:30pm in the RM of Meota office. If you wish to comment on these proposals, please do so in writing prior to Friday, August 2nd, 2019 to the RM of Meota No. 468, Box 80, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0. For additional information please contact (306) 397-1000 or at yvonne@northboundplanning.ca. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner/Development Officer July 19, 2019
Notice of Advance Poll
Resort Village of Aquadeo Public Notice is hereby given that provision has been made for (an) advance poll(s) for electors who: 1. are physically disabled; 2. have been appointed as election officials; or 3. anticipate being unable to vote on the day of election Voting will take place on Fri., August 9, 2019 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Brian de Montbrun Returning Officer TOWN OF BATTLEFORD
PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 7/2016, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Add Secondary Suites as a discretionary use in the R4 – Large Lot Acreage Residential District and R4A – Acreage Residential District, along with appropriate development standards. REASON The reason for the amendment is: • Provide for flexibility in the bylaw to allow secondary suites in more residential areas of the Town. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 92- 23rd Street, in the Town of Battleford, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost of $5.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearing. Issued at the Town of Battleford this 25th day of July, 2019. John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer
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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT 1 Bedroom apartment for rent. 961 107th Street. Fridge and stove included. References required. Rent $650. Call 306-441-7177 or 306-441-7409. 960 sq ft, 2 bedroom, second story with balcony in Battleford Industrial Park. 4 appliances and utilities included. Damage Deposit and References required. $1,000.00/month.
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Application for Re: Liquor Permit
(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Little Loon Regional Park Authority has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Special Use - Sports Facility Golf Club permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Little Loon Regional Park Golf Course at SE-34-0-16W3, Glaslyn, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority P.O. Box 5054 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3M3
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FEED & SEED NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina Sk, is now buying millingwheat. Contact a grain buyer at 306-751-2440 or 306-751-2043 for pricing anddelivery.
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford, Saskatchewan Has an immediate opening for a part-time Organist/Pianist. We are looking for a person with a love and understanding of music ministry in a congregational setting. For more information please contact: Email: stpaulnb@sasktel.net
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Government of Saskatchewan Request for Proposals Sale of the Former Saskatchewan Hospital — Land and Buildings R.M. of North Battleford, Saskatchewan Sealed Proposals for the purchase of buildings and land formerly known as the Saskatchewan Hospital located in the R.M. of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, will be received by the Ministry of Central Services, Accommodation Services, 838 – 122 3rd Avenue North, SASKATOON, SK S7K 2H6, until 2:00 p.m., CST, August 21, 2019 Proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Ministry of Central Services. Instructions to Bidders and Proposal Forms can be obtained on www.sasktenders.ca. The Ministry of Central Services reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.
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The following land located in the R.M. of Mervin No. 499, will be offered for sale by tender, under the direction of Turtleford Credit Union Limited at Box 370, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0: Blk/Par A, Plan No. 101568900, Extension 0, Pt-NW-19-51-19-W3 (7.8 acres) (the “Land”) Conditions • Buyers are responsible for inspection of the Land and any buildings situated on the Land as the Land will be sold “as is” • Possession date to be determined once tender has been accepted • Purchase and sale agreement to be executed by parties upon acceptance of tender • Property taxes will be adjusted as of the Possession Date • A minimum deposit of 10%, as a certified cheque payable to Turtleford Credit Union Limited, must accompany each tender. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Brooks Mack Legal Professional Corporation, 114 Bismark Ave., Box 250, Langenburg, SK, S0A 2A0, on or before the Possession Date • All tenders must show the Land subject to the tender and the tender price • Highest tender not necessarily accepted • No tender necessarily accepted • GST may be applicable BIDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED to Turtleford Credit Union Limited at Box 370, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0 by registered mail or personal delivery at the address below by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2019: Turtleford Credit Union Limited Box 370 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0
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Kidzfest at Street Performers Festival to continue By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
This year’s Street Performer Festival is a blueprint for future years, organizer Kali Weber told the
News-Optimist this week. Weber said the Street Performers Festival likely brought out about 4,000 people over the weekend. The Kidzfest portion of the festival was new
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The successful applicant to this position will provide support to the Administrator in all aspects of municipal administration while demonstrating excellent communication, organizational, computer & clerical skills and enjoy working with the public in a professional manner. Applicants must have the following requirements: • Minimum 1 year office experience • Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable • Experience with Payroll • Experience with general office duties
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Municipal Governance with use in Munisoft, Microsoft Office and Excel.
Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Wages shall be dependent on education, skills and experience.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit, in confidence, a detailed resume including education, experience, references and wage expectations no later than 4:00 p.m. August 6, 2019 to: R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 Box 128 Edam, SK S0M 0V0 Phone: (306)397-2311 Fax: (306)397-2346 Email: rm469@sasktel.net Only applicants granted an interview will be contacted.
this year, and proved to be popular. Weber said organizers are happy with the festival’s expansion, and have “worked out some of the kinks logistically for how
we want to grow [the festival] in the future.” This year, Weber said, “was a good start to figuring out what we want the street fest to look like in the coming years.”
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Tenders are now being accepted for the following: • Supply labour, materials and equipment to install 40 X 60 feet (12 X 18 meters) asphalt sports court • Remove 265 mm existing material, place geotextile, add 200 mm granular course base and 65mm asphalt concrete pavement • Court to be installed at Cut Knife Community School • Completion Date September 30, 2019 but preferably before school starts on September 3 Submit sealed tenders by 2:00 pm August 13, 2019 marked "SPORTS COURT TENDER" to: Cut Knife Playground Project Box 430 200 Arthur Street Cut Knife, Saskatchewan S0M 0N0 Tenders will be opened at 2:00 pm August 13. Lowest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Contact 306-398-7788 if you have any questions.
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to 8:30 p.m. It will be a chance to discover nature and crate nature art with artist Karlie King, Elizabeth Bekolay and Grandmother Teacher Eliza Swimmer. There will also be horde and wagon rides. It will take place at the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre. On Monday, Aug. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Battlefords River Valley Outdoor Adventures program will present Pollinators and Whirly Gigs, Flower Diversity of the Prairies. This is a program for children seven years and older, with a room for 16 children per session. Dress for the outdoors,
Paynton area dairy barn burns down Staff A campaign has been started to help a Paynton family whose barn burned down Tuesday night. According to the GoFundMe page, the cows made it out of Delta Dairy’s barn but six young calves did not survive. Fifteen kittens were also lost. Six calves had been penned outside, having just returned from the dairy show in Rosthern get back on their feet. The dairy barn belongs to Joseph Mosher and Kristin Shantz. It had only
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bring a hat, good walking shoes, a water bottle and sunblock. It will take place at the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre. On Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Battlefords River Valley Outdoor Adventures program will present Pollinators and Whirly Gigs, Insect Diversity of the Prairies. As with Flower Diversity of the Prairies, this is a program for children seven years and older, with a room for 16 children per session. Dress for the outdoors, bring a hat, good walking shoes, a water bottle and sunblock. Meet at the Finlayson Island Trail Head.
been up and going for nine months. All the equipment in the barn is a loss and the family will have to start from scratch to replace the equipment and numerous other items that are critical to a dairy barn. In addition, the family’s children had moved all their show gear and showing equipment back into the barn just hours before it went up in flames. This will also need to be replaced. The cows were moved July 24 to another dairy barn to be looked after until Delta Dairy can get back on its feet, as dairy cows have to be milked daily or develop mastitis.
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‘There’s a Fire in the House!’ - Arson at the Sovereign On the night of March 28, 1915, Molly Kelly, the chambermaid at the Sovereign Hotel, was so nervous that she went to bed fully clothed. She had only been working at the hotel for two weeks but the gossip among the other employees that the hotel was going to burn down made her afraid. Sure enough, in the early morning hours of March 29, she awoke to the smell of smoke in her third-floor room. She managed to escape unharmed. Molly Kelly was one of several witnesses for the prosecution in the preliminary hearing of William Shinbane, the former owner of the Sovereign Hotel who was charged with setting fire to his own property. Shinbane emigrated to Canada from Russia as an infant in 1886, settling in Winnipeg where his father ran a general store. He married Anna Schwartz in 1911 and by 1915 they were the owners of the three-story hotel at Sovereign, built in 1912 by Chris Hoeschen of the Saskatoon brewery family. Sovereign is located 26 kilometres southeast of Rosetown on Highway 15. The Saskatoon Daily Star reported that there had been “a small epidemic” of hotel fires in Saskatchewan after Premier Walter Scott announced on March 18, 1915, that Prohibition was coming to the province starting on July 1. Fires on licensed premises were viewed with great concern by the provinces’ insurance companies. One company representative told the Daily Star, “We saw it coming and most of us believe that this is only the beginning.” By April 22, six hotel fires in the province, including the one at Sovereign, were under investigation. Several insurance companies cancelled all their hotel policies. “Some [companies] state that under no circumstances will they insure hotels for more than two-thirds of their estimated value,” one insurance man told the Star,Phoenix, “Still others decline in future to carry any insurance of hotels whatever.” On Nov. 4, 1915, William Shinbane was arrested in Winnipeg and brought to Saskatoon for his three-day preliminary hearing beginning on Nov. 10. The testimony given at the hearing provides a revealing glimpse into the operations of a small-town Saskatchewan hotel prior to Prohibition. Sam Musik, the Sovereign Hotel’s porter testified that on the night of the fire, he had made up the furnace fire and tended to two dogs that were kept in the cel-
lar. He awoke at 2 a.m., his room so thick with smoke he had to exit the burning building via a rope through the window of his room. Musik learned a couple of days later that the two dogs in the hotel cellar had been removed at ll:30 p.m. by a friend of Shinbane’s. The porter also testified that Shinbane told him he could not pay him his $335 in back wages until he secured the money that was coming to him from the insurance companies. Mrs. Mitchell, the hotel’s cook, barely escaped the hotel fire with her young daughter. She was awakened by Shinbane calling, “Mrs. Mitchell, for God’s sake get up, there’s a fire in the house.” She lost all her belongings. She testified that for about a week prior to the fire, the Shinbanes had been busy packing up the hotel linens, storing them in boxes on the landing the night before the fire. The smoke was so thick as she descended to the lower floor that she could not see whether the boxes were still there, but she did not run into them during her escape. All the witnesses for the prosecution stated that they could smell gasoline as they exited the burning building. Sylvester Herrick, hotel handyman, testified that there was a tank of gasoline at the back of the building that was used for gas-lighting purposes in the hotel. Henry Thomas represented the insurance companies which held policies on the Sovereign Hotel and its contents totalling $23,900. “[W]hile the policies were made out to William Shinbane, the losses were payable to the Hoeschen-Wentzler Brewing Company, Saskatoon, and to Jacob Shinbane to the extent of $13,000 to the former and $10,900 to the father of the accused,” the Daily Star reported. Despite the defense lawyer’s statement that there was not sufficient evidence to connect the accused with the fire, Inspector Duffus bound Shinbane for trial. Duffus said that while there was no overwhelming presumption of guilt, there was, in his opinion, enough evidence for the case to go to a jury.
And this is where the case goes cold. I have not yet found any newspaper story or other reference revealing what happened regarding Shinbane’s trial. Here’s what I do know. By 1916, according to the Canada census, William and Anna Shinbane and their two boys, Ted and Berel, were living in Swan River, Man., where William worked as a merchant. In
Sovereign prior to the 1915 fire that destroyed the hotel (far right). Source: www. prairietowns
the early 1920s, the family moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where William worked as a building contractor. Shinbane died on June 29, 1931 and is buried in Los Angeles. The hotel at Sovereign was not rebuilt after the 1915 fire.
Headline in the Saskatoon Daily Star, Nov. 10, 1915.
Headline in the Star Phoenix, April 22, 1915.
COMING EVENTS
Thursday August 1
Makerspace Play Date, North Battleford Library 4:00 p.m. Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities; build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more! All materials provided. Ages 5-12.
Friday August 2
Concert in the Park, North Battleford Library Park 2:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly music and entertainment in the Library Park! All ages welcome.
Friday August 2
Tales and More, North Battleford Library 10:45 a.m. Enjoy thematic storytimes inspired by STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) activities Ages 4-8.
Saturday August 3
Silver Screen Saturday, North Battleford Library 2:00 p.m. Come to the library on Saturday afternoons at 2:00 pm for a movie! We’ll be showing classic and retro movies throughout August.
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Peer to Peer Support Group for Mental Health meets Thursday mornings @ 9:30 am at 1602 103rd Street in North.We welcome you to join us as we work towards recovery, and support one another.You will be warmly welcomed by all.
Fridays
Territorial Drive Farmers Market starting at 4:00 p.m. The Territorial Drive Farmers Market is a place where the city meets the country. A relaxed outdoor market where friends and families gather to shop, eat, and enjoy local entertainment. Our Friday night market is the perfect place to pick up some fresh fruit, veggies and baking on your way to the lake, enjoy supper from a food truck, browse the shops of local vendors, and you may even get a chance to take in some live local talent from a variety of buskers and street performers.
Saturday August 3 & 4
Northern Horizons Journey of Creativity Medstead, Glaslyn, Belbutte, Glenbush & Turtle Lake watch and follow the horizon signs 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Northern Horizons Journey of Creativity Selfdrive Artisan Tour. What a better way to spend a summer weekend than to head out on a picturesque drive down country roads to visit artists and crafts people displaying their diverse and interesting talents in these surrounding areas.Visit www.northernhorizons.ca for more information & a printable brochure.
Saturday August 3
Movie in The Ball Diamond, Silver Lake Regional Park 9:00 p.m. Silver Lake Regional Park is having a Golf Cart Drive in Theatre it will be a featuring the movie Dumbo. Golf Carts to rent $5.00.
Tuesday August 6
Scenery Stretches, North Battleford Library 3:00 p.m. Come to the library on Tuesday afternoons to help tend to the children’s garden and do some yoga! Ages 5-10.
Tuesday August 6
Trivia Tuesday, North Battleford Library 6:30 p.m. Come to the library fo a fun night of trivia! Teams of 2-4 must register beforehand by calling the libray at 306-445-3206.
Wednesday August 7
Time for Tots, North Battleford Library 10:45 a.m. For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers. Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays.
Thursday August 8
Makerspace Play Date, North Battleford Library 4:00 p.m. Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities, build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more! All materials provided. Ages 5-12.
Friday August 9
Tales and More, North Battleford Library 10:45 a.m. Enjoy thematic storytimes inspired by STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) activities Ages 4-8.
Saturday August 10
Silver Screen Saturday, North Battleford Library 2:00 p.m. Come to the library on saturday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. for a movie! We’ll be showing classic and retro movies throughout August. Today we’ll be showing The African Queen, a story of a spinster and a steamboat captain who argue and eventually fall in love. Ages 10+
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Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre celebrates 40 years Thirty years ago, in 1979, a small group of residents in the Hamlet of Frenchman Butte gathered and decided to accept the gift of the local Canadian National Railways train station and to use it as the basis for establishing a heritage museum. One of those present, Lloyd Furman, offered to add his extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia to further enhance the building. From this modest beginning the museum has grown, expanding over the years into a complex of about 10 buildings, situated right in the center of the hillside hamlet 45 minutes’ drive northeast of Lloydminster, just off Highway 797. Huge strides forward have been accomplished in the last few years under the direction of President Tom Hougham and a host of willing volunteers. In 2013 the centre was voted “Best small town museum in Saskatchewan” in the prestigious magazine “Prairie’s
North.” At the time it was a significant accomplishment – but you should see the facility now. An example os the latest expansion is the Recreation Vehicle (RV) Park on the east end of the complex, complete with 10 sites providing services to visiting campers. Sunday, Aug. 11, the Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with their best-ever Museum Festival Day. The organization welcomes everyone with an interest in Western Canadian heritage to join them, spend the day in their celebration of Festival Day at their Centre’s complex, enjoying the many exciting events. Being a Sunday, the day begins with an open air Church Service at 10:30am; the entire museum facility will be open to visitors all during the day, except while the street parade passes by. Numerous performers will be providing free stage entertainment, a classic car “Show & Shine” and exhibit displays and demonstrations of pioneer skills. A live,
old time threshing demonstration will be featured at 4 p.m. A huge silent auction is provided to browse through and open bidding on the extensive line of donated items is open ‘till 3:30 p.m.
There is a multitude of things for kids after the parade at the museum too: face painting, kids’ games; mini-golf; and a playground to hold their attention. Food is available in
the form of hot dogs and home-made pies (with dollops of ice cream), available throughout the day to curb an appetite. At 5 p.m., enjoy a succulent roast beef plate, supper at $15 per plate (kids 6-10 are $5,
Management Officers have indicated there is a healthy bear population this year and the chances of human interaction with bears is higher during the summer.
To ensure a safe and fun summer season, visitors are asked to exercise caution and follow the guidelines and laws set out by Parks Canada.
Visitors can get a Black Bear Country Safety Guide from Parks Canada Visitor’s Centres. The guide provides tips on how to safely view wildlife and how to properly store food and animal attractants when camping. Feeding wildlife is prohibited and dangerous. Parks Canada has focused efforts on educating the public about protecting wildlife and staying safe, making sure that individuals follow rules and regulations, and enforcing the laws that protect wildlife and the ecological integrity of our places and ensure visitor safety.
There is a healthy bear population in the area and the chances of human interaction with bears is higher during the summer.
Frenchman Butte Heritage Center’s main street, along which exhibit buildings are aligned and which serves as the route of the annual Festival Day Street Parade. This year’s festival is Aug. 11. Photo submitted by Wayne F. Brown
This is bear country: Stay safe Submitted Parks Canada reminds visitors and residents they share the surrounding habitat with wildlife. Resource
under 6 are free). Parks Canada returned this summer to complete enhancement work at the Frenchman Butte National Historic Site of 1885. An extensive clean-out and brush removal program was initiated with the 1885’s battle refugee and Warrior rifle-pits that line the nearby valley. The results are spectacular, and as a result we have an exhibit of great value for the visitor to explore on their way home after supper. Similarly, Ol’ Fort Pitt has received improvements a few years ago with the fort’s building outlines defined and story-boards added. Touring these sites on the way home in the evening will take about an hour each and directions are available from Staff in the Lloyd Furman Exhibit building. Don’t miss out on the celebrations; time slips by when you’re having fun, and at the museum that’s the technique we use to learn about and experience our past – having fun.
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Will you live your life as if it belongs to God? Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, was not interested when I tried to tell him about a book that I am reading. The book that I’m reading is Life’s Greatest Lessons - 20 Things That Matter by Hal Urban. Ed said that I don’t need to read that book because I read westerns and they teach all the lessons I need to learn about life. He began listing the lessons taught by westerns. First: Love your horse and take good care of it. Second: Clean your gun and keep it loaded. Third: Get on the right side of the law. Fourth: Drink your whiskey straight. Five: The banker won’t give you a loan, or
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truck. Fifth: Bankers will give you a loan, but they want it back with interest. Six: Cooks as you travel along the trails now cook hamburgers with bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese. In every age, folks search to find contentment and happiness. In westerns, the good guy rides off into the sunset, but we know he will never get away from trouble for it will keep finding him. In life, we can never get entirely away from trouble or unfairness. Life is a challenging mixture of success, difficulty, injustice, laughter, joy, sickness and health.
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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca he will foreclose on your mortgage. Six: Cooks on trail drives can only cook beans and bacon. I am sure that Ed would have given 14 more lessons from westerns, but I managed to interrupt him and say that his lessons are not about today. Ed said that anyone
could apply them to today, but he did it for me. Today: love your car or truck, take good care of it. Second: Have a license for your gun but don’t keep it loaded. Third: Obey traffic rules to stay on the right side of the law. Fourth: Drink your whiskey straight at home, so you don’t wreck your
Can we find satisfaction, peace and joy when life is at its best and its worst before us? Christians look to the example and attitude of Jesus. He displayed a right attitude towards God His Father in heaven to teach us about who holds our lives in His hands. Jesus’ life on earth was about accepting in love all that he experienced in life. He faced challenges, success, unfairness, laughter, joy, pain and suffering. Jesus knew his life was in the hands of His heavenly Father, who would accomplish the salvation of the world through his life on earth. We don’t know what God will accomplish in
our lives as his children, but we know our lives are in His hands. Jesus taught us that our lives are not to be about vain conceit and self-ambition. We are to consider the welfare of others above our own and keep from complaining about others and blaming them. Jesus remained content in whatever circumstances he faced. He did this by keeping himself one with God the Father in prayer. Sadly, as Christians, we may complain more than we pray. We forget we belong to God, and our lives are in his hands. We also forget that we are God’s workmanship with God accomplishing his purposes in our lives.
Worship Together 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 Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4
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DIVINE LITURGY Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
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ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
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Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor James Kwon
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Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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Celebration at Shiloh Baptist Church this Saturday Submitted The Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum and the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery Restoration Society are planning to celebrate a little known part of Saskatchewan history at an event Saturday, Aug. 3. With the placement of a plaque at the site of Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery near Maidstone, the designation of the site as a heritage property will be recognized. The event will run from 2 to 5 p.m. with the unveiling of the plaque at 3 p.m. Various dignitaries have been invited. Minister of Parks, Sport and Culture Gene Makowsky ordered the designation of the Shiloh Baptist
Church and Cemetery as a Provincial Heritage Property after a public review period was concluded on Aug. 28, 2018. He wrote “Provincial designation will formally recognize this property for its association with the history of African American settlement in Saskatchewan. As the only known surviving building from the first African American farming community in the province, the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery illustrates the important role African American settlers played in shaping the identity and culture of Saskatchewan.” From 1909 to 1910 Julius Ceasar Lane and Baptist minister Joseph Mayes and wife Mattie Mayes,
residents of Creek County, Okla., led a group of African American families to Saskatchewan. Canadian border entry records show at least 75 individuals representing 12 different families arrived, listing their destination as Maidstone. The church, Shiloh (first registered as Charlow) Baptist Church for people of African descent began use in 1916. The cemetery was used from 1913 to 1945 and holds what is believed to be 38 graves from the Shiloh community. The Canadian censuses list the following for numbers of people of African descent in Saskatchewan. 1901 - 6 1906 – did not show racial origin 1911 - 307
1916 - 488 1921 - 336 1926 - 288 From 1916 on, the ma-
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Maple Creek, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Weyburn and other places.
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Tractors, trucks and cars at Radisson Show and Shine
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Winchester band from rural Saskatoon played all afternoon - Phil, Don, Dave and Bob
Radisson Show and Shine July 28th. Classic cars on display. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
Radisson holds annual Show and Shine on main By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
Congratulations to Brett and Jessica Larsen of Borden on the birth of Logan William, born July 4 and weighing six pounds nine ounces, a grandson for Bruce and Sylvia Larsen of Borden. Radisson held their annual Show and Shine on Main Street in Radisson on July 28. Due to unsettled weather predictions the night before and Sunday morning, many did not risk bringing their vehicles, so there were only 52 cars, trucks and tractors, 11 snowmobiles and one
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In the U18 Football Canada Cup played in Kingston, Ont., in early July, there were three players from Hafford High School on the tea. One was Carson Derksen of Borden. Photo submitted
owned by Allan Laing of Cutknife, race vehicle was shown by Ken Beuachemin, farthest travelled was a 1972 Plymouth Scamp owned by Anita McDonald of Red Deere, Alta., best convertible was a 1966 Valiant owned by Patti
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Ratepayers meet with reeve at the lake By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
There has been no weather suitable for haying in July, so the farmers have no bales made that I have seen, anywhere. The terrible winds in the two storms we had have laid down lots of crops, too. They were so beautiful and coming along so quickly, seems they were just planted. New potatoes are ready now and quite the treat as are all the fresh veggies that are coming along. Will have more report on the Ontario trip next week. They are just home tonight so made it back in three days. There was lots going on in the village over the weekend but I missed most of it. Folks either had company visiting or were away visiting somewhere else. A meeting of the RM of Meota ratepayers was held in the Community Hall, July 24, with a fair turnout of interested folks. Reeve Sherry Jimmy opened the meeting by introducing those at the front. With printed copies on hand and the info being shown on the screen, it was easy to follow her report. She explained how the municipality is organized and how their partners – Meota Village, RM of Metinota, RV of Cochin, RV of Aquadeo, the Battlefords Provincial Park and Saulteaux / Moosomin First Nations – work together for the betterment of all departments. These include Jackfish Lake West Water Utility, fire departments, two transfer sites and two waste water lagoons and policing. High-
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lights of the past year were noted and plans for the future described. The auditor gave her report, also shown on the screen. Expenses and revenues were shown on circle graphs. John Guenther reported for government services on the oil sector regulations. A question period brought a few questions and this was followed by coffee and doughnuts. A copy of the financial statement is available at the RM office in Meota. Duplicate bridge was played in Meota July 22 with top scores by Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck, Margaret Dyck and Maureen Campbell, Jette DaSilva and Joyce Antoine. July 23 in the city saw top marks go to David Sharpe and Richard Groves, then Joeann and Rudy Wiens, and third were Jane Groves and Joyce Antoine. Again in the city top score was by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, David Sharpe and Vern Iverson, and third Joeann and Rudy Wiens. To book the Sailing Club clubhouse phone 306-480-2347. Only two tables of Canasta showed up July 26 so we played one table of four and one of six. Top marks went to Tracy Esquirol and Wanda Weber, second were Barbara Soloninko and Vern Iverson and third Arlene Walker and Janice Morton.
Linda Ard and Joyce Rowland travelling to Hamilton, Ont., stopped to inspect a tobacco field. Here Joyce can be seen among the leaves.
Linda’s corn patch was likely as tall or taller then the tobacco field but not much of it is that tall today. It took quite a beating in the storms. Some crops are starting to show a tinge of color other than green so harvest is on the way. Photos submitted by Lorna Pearson
John Arcand Fiddle Fest coming up Staff The 22nd annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest will be held Aug. 8 to 10 southwest of Saskatoon on Pike Lake Highway. A one-time gate admission includes 106 workshops, 12 concerts, two old time dances, 18 hours of planned activities in the children’s area and more. There’s free unserviced camping on site and free shuttle service from four Saskatoon locations. The John Arcand Fiddle Fest is so much more than fiddle. It’s affordable family fun, culturally vibrant, educational, entertaining and covers many genres. The opportunity to participate as well as “spectate” is appealing to many. There will be workshops in fiddle, guitar, jigging, square dancing and also in
traditional Métis art forms such as finger-weaving and Métis embroidery. There will be Q&A sessions on truth and reconciliation, two styles of beading, Métis art projects and storytelling. With a mandate steeped in tradition and focusing on youth and education, the festival is a space where indigenous and non-indigenous co-exist
in a creative environment and where they work together cohesively to share their particular gifts. By passing on these talents and sharing them through the workshops, concerts, the cultural camp and all programming, everyone works together to offer a better understanding of a culturally rich and diverse history. The “no cost” to ride
the shuttle for the short trip out to the festival grounds, allows many with transportation barriers to attend and also allows meets a green initiative as fewer vehicles are coming out with the shuttles running. Check out the website at www. j o h n a r c a n d f i d d l efe s t . com for shuttle schedules and information on all programming.
No slowing down for summer Continued from Page 12 with the “Community Chase” sponsored by Saskatchewan in Motion group. This free event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Next weekend the Aug. 8 Western Canada Summer games begin and will include several Unity, Wilkie and Macklin athletes. Abby Rutley of Unity and Leah Weinkauf of Macklin will be part of Team Sask softball, while Unity’s Reece Gilbert will be part of Team Sask triathalon. Wilkie’s sibling
duo of Kaiden and Carissa McGinnis will be part of Team Sask wrestling, while Denzil’s Kali Krieger will be part of Team Sask volleyball and Wilkie’s Isaiah Mamer will be part of the men’s Team Sask volleyball squad. Unity has welcomed another new wellness business as “What the Float” is now open featuring relaxation cabins full of mineral water. A reminder your local paper will be closed for holidays July 27 to Aug.
11 but you can continue on with your local Unity news in this column until the Press-Herald returns with the Aug. 16 issue. Coffee row folks had plenty to talk about when the manhunt for the B.C. fugitives reportedly had the duo in various parts of Saskatchewan. And, the active weather this month has produced has been another “hot” topic, no pun intended. So you see we keep busy here in Unity with wisdom, laughter and plenty of fun.
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