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By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca Premier Scott Moe has announced a $500 affordability tax credit will go to all Saskatchewan residents over age 18 this fall.Moe announced the affordability measure in a video released on social media Monday afternoon. The premier said the province’s finances are improving much faster than expected due to higher resource prices, moving their budget position from a deficit to a surplus.That’s good news, said Premier Moe. But it “also means the cost of almost everything you buy has gone“Youup.”own the resources and you should benefit when those resource prices are high,” Moe said. “So, this fall we will be sending a $500 affordability tax credit cheque to everyone in Saskatchewan aged 18 and over, to help with those rising costs.” In a statement, NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon made it known he thought the government waited too late to make the announcement. “They should have offered this relief months ago as we’ve been calling for, in addition to scrapping their new taxes, utility increases and fee hikes,” Wotherspoon said. “While other provincial governments acted to provide affordability relief, the Sask. Party has waited until right before their byelection call. This money belongs to the people of Saskatchewan, not the Sask. Party. The Sask. Party will consistently put their political interests above the wellbeing of the people of Saskatchewan – as they have done with these ‘buy’– election bucks.”
PhotographerDespitetheheat, visitors came to partake in History in Motion at the History on the Ground A Quaker meeting house was included in a tour of historic sites organized by Borden Museum recently,
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Lesmeister has first court appearance exhibits, private communi cation intercept authoriza tions, evidence, and crimi nal records of witnesses and the Prosecutoraccused.Steven La roque told the court that the Crown is proceeding summarily, which is the less serious charge. Judge William Mokuruk adjourned the matter to Sept. 19. Lesmeister was charged with assault after a video was posted online that al legedly showed an Indig enous man being attacked in Battleford on June 17. The video sparked out rage across the province. In a statement issued by FSIN, lawyer Eleanore Sunchild said the attack was racist and seemingly an act of vigilante justice, which resulted in her friend being brutally assaulted. It happened in her yard in Battleford and was captured on video. She posted it on social media.
A man who faces charg es in both North Battleford and Saskatoon has been granted bail and is now banned from North Battl eford.Cody Caron, 38, ap peared in North Battl eford Provincial Court last Thursday by phone from the correctional centre and will be released once he pays the $3,000 cash surety. His bail conditions include a 24-hour house arrest at his Saskatoon home. He isn’t allowed to leave without the prior written permission from his probation officer. He is to reside there until he goes into Residence in Recovery in Lloydminster.Caronwasordered not to possess or consume nonprescribed drugs or alco hol, not possess any weap ons, and is only allowed one cell phone, which must not be a pre-paid pay-asyou-goCaronphone.isback in North Battleford court Sept. 1 when he is expected to elect how he wants to be tried on four drug traffick ing and six weapons-relat ed Heoffences.also has a trial scheduled to begin Nov. 8 in Saskatoon Provincial Court.In March, Caron was
Banned from N. B’ford the subject of a Battleford RCMP public alert when they were searching for him.The charges against Caron haven’t been tested in court. Kurt Miller is wanted by RCMP after he failed to show for his sentencing hearing in February.
A man accused of as saulting a First Nation man in what FSIN has called a brutal and unprovoked at tack had his matter before the court for the first time on DefenceMonday. Randy Kirkham waived 46-yearold Adam Lesmeister’s appearance in North Bat tleford court and asked for an adjournment as he waits for disclosure. Disclosure consists of the Crown’s case against the accused and usually includes search warrants, the charging document, details of the offence, audio/video and transcribed witness state ments, statements from the accused, expert reports,
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Saskatchewan RCMP are again asking for the public’s help to locate 42-year-old Kurt Miller who failed to show up in court for his sentenc ing hearing in February. Moose Jaw is one of the places RCMP think he mightMillerbe. was to be sen tenced Jan. 25 but it was delayed until Feb. 22 so Miller could get his affairs in order because he was expected to receive signifi cant jail Millertime.was arrested in May 2020 during a traffic stop in Regina. The next day, the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit raided Miller’s rural house in the R.M. of Glenside 27 kilometres north of Big gar and arrested Mitch Hutchinson, 49. As a result of the traf fic stop by Regina Police, Miller was charged with drug trafficking offences. He was also charged with possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, pos session of a weapon dan gerous to the public and breach of probation. After a search of the rural prop erty, Miller was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, pos session of the proceeds of crime over $5,000 and 16 firearms-related charges. In May 2021, Hutchin son was sentenced to seven years in Millerprison.isdescribed as 5-foot-8 and 216 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He also has several tattoos on his neck. He may be in the communities of Brownlee, Moose Jaw, Cody Caron was granted bail last week and banned from North Battleford.
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Nat Bates from the Indian Head Rockets poses for his picture with North Battleford Mayor David Gillan, Jane Shury, Cst. Trefry and Cst. Healey. |
BECOULDSPOTTHISYOURSCALLCANDACE The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum held its annual induction dinner Saturday, Aug. 20, welcoming new inductees into the hall of fame.The evening began with table. This year’s class includes: Individual category: Roger Blaquiere, Edam; Blair Bosch, Medicine Hat, Alta..; Kelvin Colliar, North Battleford; Myles Dezotell, Regina; Clayton Ermel, Lloydminster; Mary Anne Gaetz, Unity; Ron Knaus, Regina; Harry Lamberty, Nipawin; Mitch MacDonald, Regina; Jack Scott, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.; Elmer Torgerson, Eyebrow (posthumous).; Brooks Washenfelder, Yorkton; Ernie Weimer, Fox Valley (posthumous). Team category: Indian Head Rockets, Indian Head,; Marquis Wheat Kings, Marquis. Family category: Leo MacDonald family, Regina. a banquet and greetings from Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford and David Gillan of North Battleford. The evening’s guest speaker was Professor Dwayne Brenna of Saska toon, author of Long Way Home.Guests coming from furthest away were the family of Nat Bates, one of the last surviving members of the Indian Head Rock ets, being inducted this year.Between the years 1947 and 1955, the small town of Indian Head held some of the largest baseball tour neys ever held in Canada. For most of those years the town was the home of the semi-professional Indian Head Rockets, brought north from the United States by mayor Jim Robi son. It is estimated that up to 500 Black players found their way up to Canada during the fifties, which for many meant higher pay and less prejudice on the part of the Canadian pub lic.In his acceptance speech, Bates acknowl edged the 37 years of work by Jane Shury and her late husband in organizing the hall of fame events. “It’s not easy putting on an affair like this. It takes a lot of work. With [Jane Shury] and our volunteers, this is a beautiful experi ence for all of us, especial ly the honourees. I think it’s appropriate to give Jane a standing ovation,” said Bates.He also acknowledged the Indian Head group of supporters who for two years had been in touch with him in reference to the upcoming induction event and the individuals who had been pushing for 10 years to have the Rock ers
“There’sinducted.more to base ball than the people play ing the games,” he said. Looking back, Bates said, “In the 1950s there was a lot of unrest, in America especially. Ra cial tension was quite high, especially in the southern states, and when we came up from California to Medicine Hat, initially, and then to Indian Head, I just want to express my appre ciation for each and every one of the Canadians.” He continued, “You see, I’m 91 years of age and most of you weren’t born when I was here at Indian Head. But the hospitality, the generosity and the re spect for all the Black play ers was unparalleled com pared to the United States. All of the Canadians were extremely polite and I just want to thank all of you; … from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful welcome and the apprecia tion that you gave all of us as baseball players coming to Canada.Theevening closed with a message from Shury who thanked the inductees for what they have contribut ed to Saskatchewan’s rich baseball“Therehistory.aremany teams and individuals out there who have contributed. That’s why the Saskatche wan Baseball Hall of Fame is here.”
Jane Shury poses with Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie. Guest Speaker Professor Dwayne Brenna of Saskatoon speaks and reads an excerpt from his book Long Way Home.
Jane Shury president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, presents Kelvin Colliar from Meota with a plaque commemorating his induction into the Hall of Fame. Jane Shury, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, presents Roger Blaquire from Edam with a plaque commemorating his induction into the Hall of Fame. Don Cousins, board member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, presents Mary Anne Gaetz from Unity with a plaque commemorating her induction.
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• Chronic disease patients who cannot get their medications renewed;
• Patients needing lab results read by a primary physician;•Patients needing a primary care physician; • Patients needing surgery; and • Patients requiring follow-up. This situation is now critical for all of us, and needs to be addressed urgently. We deserve much, much better. Keltie Paul The Battlefords By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca For the past week, Canada has seen a collective freakout reaction to Lisa LaFlamme’s dismissal. CTV has been inundated with complaints from people accusing Bell executives of ageism, sexism, misogyny and worse over this decision. We are seeing stories about how LaFlamme was fired because she allowed her hair to go grey on air. We are now seeing stories about how this sends a terrible message to young women who want to go into journalism. Never mind that — it sends a terrible mes sage to men wanting to go into journalism, too, espe cially TV Honestly,news.ifwhat happened to LaFlamme discour ages people from pursuing this lousy, unstable, low-pay TV news career path for a living, and they decide to do something better with their lives, maybe this will have done them all a public service. Heck, there are already lots of stories about how there is a shortage of males going into TV news. It’s true, most males have finally seen the light and are refusing to go into the business, opting for more money and stable career paths which don’t involve the public humiliation LaFlamme endured last week. Maybe women might finally come to the same conclusion, too. I hope so, because it would serve management right. A career in “PR” looks pretty good right now. It seems like there are lots of places in Canada that could use good public relations people to do their crisis com munications for them. Such as Bell, for example. This whole mess that transpired this past week is a textbook case of how not to run a news organization, or your PR. Unfortunately, this purge of LaFlamme seems typical for TV news in this country. For the past several years we have seen countless instances of media talent in this country being shoved aside or shown the door. What happened to LaFlamme is callous, but there is nothing new about this. There have been many callous departures from various TV opera tions in the past few years, with conglomerates Rogers and Bell being the worst offenders. Rogers found a way to toss overboard such names as Gord Martineau at Citytv in Toronto, or Bob McCown at Prime Time Sports. (There was also Don Cherry, but that was kind of a different situation.) Global has also had purges of their own. I read about how anchor Jamie Orchard was canned at Global Mon treal, but at least she was given a chance to say goodbye to her viewers on the air, unlike LaFlamme. Lately, the true master of the media purges has been Bell. They have conducted plenty of local-level blood baths in recent years, tossing out Carol Anne Meehan at CTV Ottawa, tossing out weather guys Tom Brown and Anwar Knight at CTV Toronto, and most notoriously wiping out local sportscasts and sportscasters across the country.Lastyear, Bell went on their most notorious blood bath yet where they blew out their radio newsrooms in major cities, closed down three entire TSN all-sports radio stations, and canned high-profile talent at TSN including Dan O’Toole, Natasha Staniszewski and even tually parted ways with Rod Black. At some point, they even parted ways with Ben Mulroney. So, when I first heard that LaFlamme was out at CTV, I had a “surprised but not surprised” type of reac tion. After what happened to TSN last year, nothing could shock me any more. This seemed like just another typical stupid move that I have come to expect in “Tele vision Land.” My point here is that these purges have been com monplace. It has always produced a level of outrage from the public and claims from viewers that they will never watch again. Then people calm down, and we get used to the new personalities, only for these same companies to conduct more periodic purges every year or so. The sense now is that this particular axing went too far. This time, the target was way too high profile, it made far less business sense (anchor of the number one newscast in Canada), and the way this was handled came off as more cold-hearted than usual. LaFlamme deserved a dignified departure after all those years on the air. Instead, she announced her
Continued from Page 4 good- bye suddenly, on social media, while sitting in a cabin somewhere. What’s more, she made it clear she wasn’t happy about it, saying she was blindsided.Sonow everyone and their dog has been on Twitter freaking out about what Bell did. The main controversy revolves around claims of a double standard, with lots of people pointing out that LaFlamme’s predecessor Lloyd Robertson got to stay on until he was 77 yearsWell,old.let’s talk about Lloyd for a moment. Back when Lloyd was doing the news, you didn’t have nearly the pressures on the Canadian media business that you do now. Back in the old days, if you wanted to get your news, you waited until 10 or 11 p.m. to watch Peter Mansbridge or Lloyd Robertson. Now all you need to do is look at your mobile device when you get a notification. That’s it. TV news is currently under existential threat from the internet and countless other competing news services, including streaming services. That’s part of why Robertson lasted as long as he did, because it wasn’t the same media environment. His nightly newscasts still had clout.But he had other prob lems to deal with. A cou ple of decades or so ago, Robertson had to fend off competition for his anchor job from Keith Morrison, who is now with NBC. I read the accounts from back in the day about how Morrison was supposed to be angling for Robertson’s job, and how Robertson had to go to the president of CTV to put a stop to all of this nonsense, resulting in Morrison being fired from CTV claimpromptedcontroversialCBC,“PrimewasdayhappenedMorrison’sNews.firingonthesamethatPamelaWallinfiredasco-anchorofTimeNews”onwhichwasalsoamovewhichpeopletoalso“sexism”andsoon.Anyway,palacein
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A few weeks ago, a 46-inch-long semicompleted model cabin cruiser was left at our front door. This was the result of a chance conversation between Mr. Joe Fransoo of Meota and my wife who assured him that I was eminently capable of completing the model. Efforts to find its original owner have proved to no avail. After much consideration, I decided that it would be a travesty to attempt any work on it. The boat is very traditional in its format and structural design and it is my imagination that it was made by someone from the U.K. probably older in years with very skilled hands. To my mind, it is a piece of history and should remain untouched. For anyone interested in viewing it or laying claim to it, it is now in the heritage museum in Unity. In 2005, Frank Oatway, a retired farmer from the Unity area, completed an extensive list of oneroomed schools within a 40-mile radius. His list shows some 280 locations where today there are 140 markers. We ourselves come from andLanarkshireCarlukeScotlandsomeyearsagoby accident, came upon the location of the Carluke school marker some 10 miles north of Wilkie, not far off the Cloan Road. My wife has many times wished to visit the Swarthmore heritage site close to Unity and last weekend we set off on a tour of the area, starting with the Fairyland School marker on the Cloan Road just off Highway 29. The buildingaandoriginalamalgamationInoforiginatedTheUnitedcomingsettlementTrail.to1905settlementSwarthmorefoundedinwasontheBattlefordSoundingLake,AlbertaItwasaQuakerwithmembersfromOntario,theStatesandEngland.QuakermovementinthevillageSwarthmore,England.1926,followinganoftheQuakermembersotherdenominations,muchlargerchurchwasrequired.
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A photographic reminder of one stop on a satisfying tour. | Photo submitted in Manitoba.Unityisan attractive community and has an air of prosperity. The streets were quiet. We eventually asked two young ladies where we might dine. Without hesitation they recommended Jack’s. We were not disappointed. We returned home more than satisfied with our rather British weekend country tour passing fields laden with so much harvest promise.
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trigue has been part of the TV news business in this country for a long time. As we have seen, it has been equal opportunity palace intrigue. Women and men have been getting the knife pretty much in equal num bers as far as I can tell. But maybe now the pendulum has swung to the point where TV news anchors no longer carry the sort of sway they used to have back in Lloyd’s day. In the old days, a guy like Lloyd could have survived the pressures and all the fireanymore.toandawehaveit’scliff.andonementnotgreatatthisinterestedmediainworldtheyoughtemployeesbyfromerate,courseniesisnonsense.behind-the-scenesNotnow.TherealquestiontomewhethertheTVcompaaregoingtoreverseabouthowtheyopafterallthisfalloutthispastweek.Andthat,Imean“treattheirthewaypeopletobetreated,liketrytodointherealoccasionally.”Idoubtit,butifanyonemanagementinotherorganizationsareintakingnotes,wholecontroversyCTVNewshasbeenacasestudyinwhattodo.BellmanagejusttookthenumbernewscastinCanada,hasrunitrightofftheAsfortheviewers,obviousnoneofusanypower.Heck,cantuneinandmakenewscastNumberOne,itdoesn’tmeanathingthenetworkexecutivesTheycanstillwhomevertheywant.Wecanalsoallsaywe are going to quit watch ing these TV newscasts in protest, and even delete their news apps from our cellphones, but guess what will happen if we do that? That’s right, there will be yet another purge. Today, it’s Lisa LaFlamme, tomorrow it will be Omar Sachedina. Or whoever else.
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WoodPile The Frank Oatway’s List
In 2005 it was relocated to the Unity and District Heritage Museum. From Swarthmore, we headed to Unity to find out more about Frank Oatway. Obviously, the historical jubilee book of 1955, “Golden Threads”, was published long before Mr. Oatway finished his compilation. Mrs. Martin, our guide agreed that to compliment Mr. Oatway’s work, a proper historical record should be made on the lives of the schoolteachers recruited to serve these herexampleMcClung,prohibitionist,famousfarmers’locals,wereandonlyladiesseemstheirtheseManysingle-roomedremoteschools.wereyoungandpostingswereoftenfirstassignments.Itthattheseyoungweredesirable,notfortheireducationintelligence,andsnappedupbymanybecomingwives.ThesuffragetteandNelliewasaprimeofthis,althoughoriginalpostingswere
ACT distributes $5,000 cheques to the community
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Battlefords District Care received a check from ACT for $5,000. Don Christopher, Wayne Lambie, Glenn Hunter, Don Dament presenting the check to acting clinical manager Shawn Duddridge, Clayton Campbell and Terry Mitchel.
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$5,000 was donated to the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association. Clayton Campbell, Wayne Lambie, Dona Dament, Kelly Strain accepting, Glenn Hunter. By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent
members find local not for profit organizations in the Bat tlefords region and donate money on a frequent basis, creating both an immedi ate short-term impact and long-term viability for many of the groups they comeAug.across.4was an example of what is a fairly routine process for the members of theOnorganization.awarmsummer day, members of the committee drove around to three dif ferent locations in the Bat tlefords, including the Roy al Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 in North Battleford, the Battleford Community Players clubhouse and the Air Cadets Hall. The parties exchanged pleasantries and hand shakes before moving on to the formal presentation of cheques — to the tune of $5,000 each. One of the beneficia ries was the Battlefords Community Players, who, represented by producer Donna Challis, received a $5,000Anothercheque. beneficiary was the North Battleford Army Cadets, represented at the cheque presenta tion by Captain Marnell Weikle.Still another benefi ciary was the 43 Air Ca det Squadron, which has been in existence since 1942, represented by Cap tain Joyce Ptolemy, com manding officer for the 43rd squadron in the Bat tlefords.Among the potential uses of the donation in clude making their facility more user-friendly physi cally for those who can’t access it as easily, as well as general upkeep of the property.ForPtolemy, it shows that the community wants to invest in its future. “Without the support of the community and people in it, we would struggle to be able to maintain … hopefully, we’re making our leaders of tomorrow.”
Staff Charity begins at home. The phrase translates to having one’s first responsi bility for the needs of one’s own family and friends. That’s no different for the Associated Canadian Trav ellersVolunteergroup.
Dament explains the ACT, an an acronym for Associated Canadian Trav ellers, is one of a number of non-profit local clubs that has a lottery licence and they work bingos at Car ousel Bingo to raise money for the community. As August wore on, the ACT members also made a visit to River Heights Lodge, where the auxil iary received a donation of $5,000.Another $5,000 was donated to the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association. Battlefords District Care also received a check from ATC for $5,000, accepted by acting clinical manager ShawnNextDuddridge.onthelist to re ceived a $5,000 donation is the Battlefords Union Hos pital Foundation, although the presentation hasn’t been scheduled yet.
River Heights Lodge received a donation of $5,000. Terry Mitchel, Don Christopher, Joyce Munn (treasurer, River Heights Lodge Auxiliary), Wayne Lambie, Glenn Hunter. Joan Harrison (president, River Heights Lodge Auxiliary) accepting the check from Clayton Campbell, Don Dament.
A $5,000 donation has been made by ACT to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70. Left to right are Don Dament, Wayne Lambie, Daniel Siguin, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 Gordon Brown, Clayton Campbell and Glenn Hunter.
Over at the Royal Ca nadian Legion Branch No. 70, similar sentiments are echoed to that of Ptol emy. The legion for many people of generations past played a central part of so cial and event life of the community.Yetlike many of the legions across the nation, today memberships are a fraction of what they were in the past and so too is the money. President Gordon Brown states the concern ing message, “It’s groups like this that help us stay in existence.”Anything brought into the legion is reinvested immediately back into the community. Whether it is through grants to schools, the Remembrance Day contest or working along side the army and air ca dets in town, it is a com munity working together to preserve its heritage while educating the youth and fu ture of the country. It’s that investment back into the local area that makes membership worth it for 15-year ACT member Don“ToDament.seeyoung people benefiting from our dona tions makes us feel great.”
Some faithful volun teers showed up at the Baljennie St. Bridget’s cemetery. They got all the grass mowed and trimmed up around the gravesites. There are a few graves that need some family labour to get them cleaned up a bit better. Our volunteers like to keep things neat and tidy. They got a few tree branches cut back, but some need to be cut out and burned. A big thank you to all the volunteers who did turnSchoolup. starts Sept. 1. The holiday season is over. As the years go by the Baljennie School bus has fewer students to transport. All the best goes out to Ed Mohr of Battleford West Place, as he has moved to a senior home in North Battleford. He has been having some health problems. Good luck, Ed, in your new home. The North Battleford parade was held on the Streets Aug. 16. Many blocks of people lined up to watch. There were many different floats and a lot had candy and goodies for the children that they passed out, as it gets to be too dangerous to throw them to the children for fear some little one gets run over getting candy off theWeststreet.
Coast Amuse ments provided three days of activities at the Ag. So ciety grounds. In spite of the heat all went well. It all ended Friday night with the fireworks. We could see them through the trees in our apartment in Battl eford.The CPCA races end ed the season Aug. 21 at Lloydminster exhibition grounds. Todd Baptiste of the Red Pheasant First Na tion came in first to be the winner of all the prizes. Jean Laycock of Battl eford West Place asked me to add this to my report. A huge thank you to all the people who stopped to help me at 100th Street and 13th Avenue before the start of the North Bat tleford parade when my van suddenly died. With so much traffic at 5:45 p.m. they helped make an ex tremely scary, dangerous situation safe with many people pushing my van through the intersection and west on 13th Avenue. There are still many car ing, wonderful people in the Battlefords. Thank you.
Regional News-Optimist sasktoday .ca The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 - Page 7 A place where you can be yourself & let your pass ions lead your learning. The staff at NBCHS are committed to offering a welcoming and supportive le arning environment while still focusing on the extras that NBCHS is known for. Technical & Other Enrichment Vocational Offerings Include: Education: • Art • Automotive • Band Mechanics •Music (Guitar) • Commercial • Accounting Cooking •French • CAD Drafting •Entrepreneurship •Construction •Law • Cosmetology • Communication Media • Electrical • Financial Literacy • Machining • Information Processing InternationalBaccalaureate ® Programme: The IB Programme offers students the chance to pursue academic excellence alongside their equally motivated classmates under the guidance of specially trained teachers. • Welding • Digital Photography • Brilliance Project • Psychology • X •Emergency Services I Responder Training • English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Battlefords Art Club I attended a Plein Air workshop put on by the Chapel Gallery on Aug. 13. Thanks to Leah Garven for arranging this excel lent workshop with accom plished Saskatchewan art ist Grant McConnell. You can look him up online and view some of his works. It was my first Plein Air (painting outdoors) work shop. He gave us some valuable tips, a couple of demonstrations and indi vidual feedback. We painted with our own materials and were allowed to paint our own subject. We were on the Saskatchewan River’s north side and, therefore, had incredible landscapes to choose from. The pro cess was to establish our subject to paint, then do a preliminary sketch. I did an underpainting and then gave it a few more top coats. I chose to paint with watercolour and also high light with markers. Ninety per cent of my work was done outside, however, a few touch-ups were done at home. Some historical plein air painters spent time contemplating the landscape outdoors and then did all of their paint ingOurindoors.Western World is still hanging in the Cha pel Gallery featuring art created by Kathy Smith, Rosemarie Stadnyk, Grace Gerein, Lorraine Voegeli, and Jean Dunn. This week end, Aug. 26-28 at the Alex Dillabough Center in Bat tleford, Ev Gardiner and Pam Beaver will be dis playing and selling their art. Come out and support our local artists, everyone!
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MeotaPaddleLakefrontandSail Submitted by Trudy Janssens — The late Lawrance Lassard would be pleased. In 1964 he had a vision. He sold the land on the water’s edge to the community so everyone could enjoy the experience of the lake. There are a few people in Meota who recall the high days of sailing from Meota. Dan Pollard recently described his experiences as a child watching literally hundreds of sailboats launch out of the Battlefords Sailing Club, which is now been rebranded as Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail or MLPS. Jackfish Lake is suitable for recreational sailing. Lessons were offered and provincial regattas were hosted. Sailing is like life. Sometimes the wind goes out of your sails. There is no guarantee that there will even be a wind. Other times it will be so exciting that you can hardly hang on.Today there are many aspects to the experience that are being offered by Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail. It’s gone from strictly sailing to all nonmotorized water sports. When I took over as com modore a previous member told me to take the organi zation in a new direction. He asked me what my vi sion was for the club. The answer to that has gradu ally been unfolding. First of all, the facility in Meota was in desperate need of some TLC. During CO VID lockdowns the entire property suffered from neglect. Last year the pro cess of addressing all sorts of building and grounds maintenance was started. Volunteers from Meota, North Battleford and sur
Correspondent Lots of boats, big and small are seen driving by these days as folks are taking advantage of the beautiful lake days we are having. Many are those big pontoon boats. There seem to be lots of folks having company too, as extra vehi cles appear here and there.
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Meota and District News: It’s all about the lake rounding area stepped up to clean and groom the building and the grounds. That process has continued all of this spring and sum mer.A core of members shared in this vision for how the once wonderful facility could be better used for all
Plein Air workshop a rewarding experience
regularly.ermentstoringclubsawmanyboards.whokayakersorganizedfacilityfuturementtotriedlearnedtoteersbyequipmentmovedAbandonedandspentRepeatedlyThatnon-motorizedwater-relatedrecreation.includedthebeach.volunteerstimediggingthistleshaulingawaydebris.boatswerereandexistingsailingwasorganizedagroupofkeenvolunwhohadnoideahowevenrigasailboat.Wewhatajibisandourbesttohangonvaluablesailingequipthatcouldbeusedforsailinglessons.Thewascleanedandtoaccommodateandmembersownstand-uppaddleThisbroughtinnewmemberswhotheadvantageofusingequipmentaswellastheirownequipsoitwasmucheasitogetoutonthewaterWeeklyTuesdays/ Thursdays kayaking at 6:30 p.m. was started so individuals who kayak could count on others to be there. Kayakers were less inclined to go out on the water alone. As a re sult many new friendships whereEventsforged.were planned to promote stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. During those two events new people were drawn to all the activity on the beach. Tours were given and one-to-one promotion of all the advantages for members resulted in sever al new families signing up. As of August, MLPS has a total of 86 members when you include all the chil dren in the headcount. By becoming a member, all 86 members have insurance coverage for water sports at sanctioned events under the Saskatchewan Sailing Association.Sask.Sailing Asso ciation has also agreed to come to Meota the first week of July 2023 to teach sailing. Registrations for sailing lessons are already being accepted by Patrick Eckerman. man306@gmail.compatrickeckerSailboatsthathavebeen sitting idle for years are be ing brought back to life. I (at age 71) went out for my very first sail this week. Thankfully the winds were very light and my son even came out to “rescue” us from the calm waters. The new MLPS board include young members who have the skills to fa cilitate easier methods for registration and payment. MLPS now has an online membership application form. Fees can be e-trans ferred. A new website is being launched, where several members can keep it up, instead of having to rely on one webmaster. Photographs and notifica tions are being shared on Facebook, as well as di rect communications with members by text and email. It’s exciting to see so many from the community getting involved and hope fully soon more people who come to the regional park will be able to recognize the value of being a member. Kayak and SUP storage, use of the club’s equipment and use of the spacious grounds and clubhouse are all benefits that make the reasonable membership fee extremely attractive. Cory Wouters was on the Team Sask baseball squad that won bronze at the 2022 Summer Games in Niagara, Ont. Photo courtesy Michael Scraper/Team Sask
Lori Risling led participants out for an evening paddle during the Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail karaoke social. It was a great way to wrap up an entertaining evening. | Trudy Janssens
By Lorna Pearson
Coffee row on Wednes day mornings at the Do Drop In continues to be popular as does the lineup of vehicles at the local café every morning. The golf course also is a busy place these warm days. The bridge players in the city had two and a half tables Thursday, with top score going to Vern Iverson and David Sharpe. Second were Catriona Winterholt and Donna Sherman. The Aug. 18 seniors’ golfing had 20 entrants taking part. There was a tie for first place between Ken Buchinski, Bernie Gregoire, Marcelle Duhaime and Juliette Tebay and the foursome of Terrance Desilva, Calvin Arnold, Annette Duhaime and Lynn Boucher. The latter team prevailed with a score of 37 after a count back. The consolation team with a respectable score of 44 was Dennis Tebay, Albert Huys, Elizabeth Buchinski and Janice Morton. Again, the Saskatchewan weather favoured them and they all had a good experience and pleasant social time together.Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on Friday, with four tables in play. Top score went to Vivianne Lesko and David Sayers. Second were Janice Morton and Vern Iverson and third were Linda Ard and Bob Lesko. The St. Walburg Blue berry Festival starts off Friday evening with their popular ethnic supper and old-time dance at the St. Walburg Parish Cen tre. Saturday starts out with their outdoor pan cake breakfast, followed by outdoors markets, live entertainment, show and shine display, blueberry pie treats at various sites, kids’ activities and ending the day with their famous dinner and talent night at the Elks Hall. They are selling advance tickets for this latter event. Call 306248-3353.CoryWouters of Sas katoon whose parents are Marlene and Carson Wout ers of Meota was on the Team Sask baseball squad that won bronze at the 2022 Summer Games in Niagara, Ont. When I watch the big and small camper trail ers pass over those ‘speed bumps,’ I can imagine how they worry about the con tents inside. How benefi cial it would be to have an entry into the park from the corner by the golf course. No bumps whatever and no traffic hazards. I still think it would be better all around.Another concern I have seen unfolding is that golf carts and various other small motorized vehicles are not stopping at the stop signs. These signs are not designed with only cars in mind. Our streets also don’t seem big enough to take care of the various ve hicles that park right on the street so everyone else has to manage around them.
By Faye Erickson
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The river view. The preliminary sketch. The underpainting. The river view painting.
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Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 10 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 #2B 11204 Railway Ave East (306) 445-5700 DO YOU SUFFER FROM RINGING IN YOUR EARS? DON'T LET TINNITUS HOLD YOU BACK WE CAN HELP YOU! Hon. Scott Moe, Premier, MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook 306-747-3422scottmoe.mla@sasktel.net Jeremy Cockrill, MLA for The Battlefords 306-445-5195office@jeremycockrill.ca Ryan Domotor, MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford306-893-2619domotor.mla@sasktel.netTheGovernmentof Saskatchewan has invested more than $11.5 billion in highways since 2008, improving more than 18,400 km of Saskatchewan roads. This year we will improve more than 1,100 km of provincial highways, putting us on track to exceed the Growth Plan goal to build and upgrade 10,000 km of highways over ten years. For updates on construction, visit The Highway Hotline at www.saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline. Growth That Benefits Everyone 20220818_News Optimist Ad_Highway-Investment.indd 1 2022-08-16 10:38:23 AM
By Sherri Solomko Correspondent Farmers are busy in the fields. This means we need to be mindful of additional farm equipment adding to the traffic on our roadways and be patient and arrive alive.As a result of the High way 21 bypass construc tion project, residents would have some detours to navigate Aug. 22 for up to 10 days, weather depen dent. The detour route was posted on the town’s Face Book page and there will be signs throughout the area to direct traffic. A benefit barbecue held for Ronald MacDon ald House in honour of a young man from Unity was well attended and many residents say they have never seen a barbecue so busy. There will be several sets of outdoor spin classes taking place Aug. 31 to benefit the same family and cause. Check out Club Ryde social media pages for Communitydetails. members are immensely proud of 50-year volunteer Mary Anne Gaetz, who was in ducted into the Saskatch ewan Baseball Hall of Fame Aug. 20 for her com mitment to scorekeeping for ball in Unity, mostly in baseball but also in softball divisions.Speaking of ball, some former Unity Cardinals were part of the NSRBL championship win by the Wilkie Brewers. Congratu lations Tanner Huber, Cory Wideman, Braden Poleris as well as UCHS teacher, Rob Cey, and U18 callups Denim O’Donnell and Hunter Sperle on the vic tory. Huber, Poleris and Cey were also part of the NSRBL all-star team that competed at Senior Men Western Canadian Base ball championships, how ever they were unable to advance to playoffs. By this time next week, students will be back in school. Take extra care navigating school zones as excited kids heading back to class might forget to look both ways. As well, avoid bus zones so students can unload and load safely. The swimming pool closes Aug. 30 and that means you have just five days to take advantage of this recreation venue. It also gives you a few days to thank our local lifeguards who keep our swimmers safe all summer and in structed lessons and aqua sizes.Registration for hockey season closes Sept. 5 while 3-on-3 registration opens Sept.Unity1. Minor Football is accepting registrations for fall programming at Lonestar Auto and Unity Credit Union. Practises be ing Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. Start date for the tackle division is still being determined. You will also soon see Unity Warrior football players in fall camp on the Pat Orobko field as they get some early prepara tion in for their high school footballParkviewseason.Place is hold ing their annual great zuc chini races again Sept. 10. The indoor pool being constructed on Main Street has come together quickly. There was some Main Street road work that took place Aug. 15 to help pre pare for utilities to this new business.Unity Ag Society has Summer car shows and events came to Unity and surrounding communities including the Western Canada Camaro Club stopping in Unity Aug. 19 to pick up participants on their way to Saskatoon’s Cruise Night. Kerrobert was part of the check stop of the Miles of Mayhem event Aug. 16. |
The May 6 meeting of the Rivers’ Edge Quilters Guild had 21 ladies in at tendance. A retreat was held on May 12 and 13, it was well attended and fun was had by all. Our new executive was elected - Carol Johnsonchairperson, Heather Ho chbaum - secretary and Bernie McRann - treasurer, thank you,ladies, for volun teering. A big thanks to our outgoing executive for all their hard work. As usual at the end of the meeting there was show and tell, so many beautiful creations and tal ented ladies! Followed by tea, coffee and dainties and a chance to visit before the summer break. A get to know your The Quilt Patch Quilters get to know their sewing machines
Unity News Highway 21 project includes a 10-day detour announced the return of the Fall Fair and Trade Show. Summer is sliding by fast, make the most of it while it lasts.
sewing machine workshop was held on July 18 lead by Bernie and Shelley To bisch from Saskatoon. We learned how to care for our machines and to trouble shoot problems. Bernie has been servicing machines for around 40 years and we’re lucky to have him close.We take a break from meetings during July and August but the craft room is available for Monday, Thursday and Friday for the ladies to quilt. Our first meeting of the Rivers Edge Quilters is on Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre (main door and downstairs). Come see what it’s all about, see what the lineup in classes and activities is for year and mostly come have fun. Our membership is $30/ year. The monthly meet ings are the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m. If you’re interested in joining the guild or want more information, contact Carol at 306-445-4352 or Corinne at 306-481-3196.
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By Corinne J. Nedelec Rivers’ Edge Quilters Guild
Maintaining and using equipment from the past is part of the WDM’s mission. Co-op stores and co-op delivery vehicles have been ubiquitous in Saskatchewan for
Learninggenerations.tomilk cows can be fun if the cows aren’t real.
History in Motion looks back and ahead at WDM
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Despite the heat warning, lots of visitors came to partake in History in Motion at the North Battleford Western Development Museum Saturday. While familiar activities such as farm demos, the Parade of Power, ice cream making and blacksmithing, which people are familiar with from Those Were the Days, were showcased, the organization wanted to expand its children’s activities area and involve more community groups.The Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services are one of the main partnerships working alongside the Western Development Museum. For more photos, see the next page. More yet can be found on SASKTODAY.ca.
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Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 12 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 Hon. Scott Moe, Premier, MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook 306-747-3422scottmoe.mla@sasktel.net Hon. Jeremy Cockrill, MLA for The Battlefords 306-445-5195office@jeremycockrill.ca Ryan Domotor, MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford 306-893-2619domotor.mla@sasktel.net Wishing Everyone a Safe and Plentiful Harvest! When sharing the road with slower moving farm equipment, please pass with caution. Let’s ensure everyone stays safe this harvest. 20220818_News-Optimist_Harvest_Quarter-Page.indd 1 2022-08-18 3:28:52 PM Serving Northwestproducerstheofthe RancheRFARMER A community newspaper published Monthly . Owned & Operated by Prairie Newspaper Group LP a division of GVIC Communications Corp. 892 - 104th Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 1M9 Telephone: 306-445-7261 • Fax: 306-445-3223 E-mail: newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net Gordon Brewerton Senior Group Publisher KylieAdministrationCookeDTI/Receptionist Editorial Jayne Foster Editor SASKTODAY.ca Lisa Joy Reporter Advertising Sales Candace Mack-Horton - Sales Manager, Noah CompositionCooke Claude Paradis Prepress Manager, MelissaCirculationPitkeathley , Inserters We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada. Enjoying First Nation hand games. | Photos by Averil Hall / Freelance Photographer More from History in Motion Future farmer? Plenty of wagon rides were available. Learning to make rope.
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Joseph A. Sayers began with a small collection of items from his parents, some of which originated at the Red River Settlement. | Bresaylor Heritage Museum photos
By Robert Peterson Bresaylor Heritage Museum
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After Joseph A. Sayers retired, he started a small collection of historic items from his parents. Some of the items had been brought to the Bresaylor settlement from the Red River settlement in 1882. Joe purchased the Alex Lennie house and opened a museum. He continued to collect many more artifacts donated by other Bresaylor families.Joebought the Pool ele vator agent’s house located across the street from the museum. During the sum mer when he ran the muse um, he lived in this house, which is now the museum office. Most days in the summer he could be found telling stories at the camp ground or giving a tour of the museum. He returned to British Columbia for the winterAroundmonths.this time, the Pool committee devel oped a campground in the schoolyard of the former Federal School. A monu ment, playground, well and other camping ameni ties were constructed. The campground was enjoyed by travellers and the local community. When the Pool committee disbanded, the campground was handed over to the museum board Velma Foster became curator of the museum in 1983 and spearheaded many museum projects.
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founded by Joseph Sayers remains strong who ran it for a few years before closing it. Before he died in De cember 1982, Joe made known his wishes that the museum be turned over to a committee and run as a local project. A meeting was held on April 14, 1983, to organize the Bresaylor Museum Association to oversee and run the mu seum. Later that month on April 26, a history book committee was formed and the compiling of local his tory began. In 1992, the Bresaylor History Book was launched. The Lennie house was declared a heri tage building, and by 1985, after extensive renovations, the museum reopened to theThepublic.Bresaylor museum has been involved in a number of projects over the years. When the Pool committee disbanded, they also handed over the main tenance of the Bresaylor cemetery to the museum. The board compiled re cords of unmarked graves and constructed a sign with names of the people buried at the cemetery. The up keep of the cemetery was later turned over to the RM of Paynton.Inthemid 1980s, an oat crop project was started on a plot of land just west of the museum. Oats were planted in the spring us ing antique equipment, then harvested in the fall with a binder, horse-drawn wagons and threshing ma chines. This continued un til well into the 1990s. Every year the quilting group makes a quilt which is raffled off at the annual potluck.The museum’s latest project was started last summer when photographs were taken of 200 of our 2,500 artifacts, with plans to create a virtual museum. Over the years, nu merous volunteers have worked on the museum’s projects. Although there are too many names to mention in this article, one individual I would like to mention is Velma Foster. Velma became curator of the museum in 1983 and has spearheaded the many museum projects. Using her artistic talent, she has kept the displays well or ganized over the years and researched a lot of material in the Bresaylor History Book. Velma was also in strumental in starting an annual newsletter for mu seum patrons. In 2021, she received a well-deserved volunteer recognition award from Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation in the cul ture-historical preservation category. Without her dedi cation, the museum would notTheexist.Bresaylor Heritage Museum is open by ap pointment only until Aug. 31. Please phone Enola at 306-893-8002 or Bob at 306-895-2075 to arrange a guided tour by one of our volunteer staff. Check out the Bresaylor Heritage Mu seum Facebook page for more information.
Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 14 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 Would like to wish all of our farmers a bountiful harvest season! • Emergency Service • 306-441-5141 10020 Thatcher Ave. North Battleford • 306-445-3757 TO THOSE THAT WORK IN ACRES NOT HOURS We THank You. 12202 Durum Ave, North Battleford • (306) 445-3621 Tingley’s Harvest Center North Battleford Hwy 16 East & East Hill Road • North Battleford • (306) 445-8010 Wishing you all THE BEST WITH HARVEST 2022! PO Box 370 208 Main Turtleford,StreetSKS0M2Y0 Office Hours: Mon-Wed: 8:30am-4:00pm Thurs: 8:30am-4:30pm Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm Follow Us On • Phone: 306-845-2105 • Email: info@turtlefordcu.ca • Fax: 306-845-3035 • Visit turtlefordcu.ca By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent Aug. 20, the Borden Museum hosted a historic tour of the RM of Great Bend No. 405, at a nominal fee, to visit many historic sites. Close to 40 people travelled in vehicles to visit the many sites that had been staked out and followed a map and tour write-up.Toured was the Tom bowka Doukobor vil lage site (1900-06). Other stops were: Pine Grove Big Ravine; MacPherson farm site (cement house built in 1912); a stone house built in 1905, now owned by the Walker family and still used to house Walker’s labourers; Thistledale School site (1914-65); Quaker meet ing house built in 1915, which is still usable today; Halcyonia district’s first post office on Hunchak land; Walker family farm, Pope (McDermid) family land where the two-storey house was moved to Bor den and is now owned by Tumbachs; Hoffnungsfeld School where William Diefenbaker (John’s fa ther) was the first teacher in 1906, then in 1963 Clear Spring School closed and was moved beside it, King George school closed and all the students came to the renamed Great Deere Consolidated School, which closed in 1976; Cle arspring School site; Great Deere Mennonite Breth ern Church, now privately owned, and cemetery (still used); and site of Great Deere store and garage. The tour visited Halcyonia School where John Diefenbaker was a student and where I (Lorraine) attended school for seven years. This school houses many photos of families, houses, barns and farms in the area going back to the early 1900s. My grandparents, Charles and Jennie Orchard, homesteaded one mile from the school and built a cement block house in 1910. My parents, Gordon and Kathleen Orchard, and family lived in the yard and then into the big house in the 1940s. It was family owned until 2002. We passed the site of Turtle Lake School built in 1907, closed in 1958 and then was moved to Bor den where it became part of the Borden Museum. We passed the Redberry puffed wheat plant, King George School still stand ing and Murray Dyck farm, which was once the site of a North West Mounted Po liceThejail.last stop was at the Diefenbaker Cairn, site of the original home of John Diefenbaker, former prime minister of Canada. As we travelled back into Borden This stone house was built in 1905 by the Clarke fam ily and is now owned by the Walker family and still in use to house their farm workers. | Photos submitted by Lorraine Olinyk
There is a cairn and plaque identifying the Diefenbaker homestead. Benches installed at site of Assumption of St. Mary Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church north of Borden.
we drove along Lover’s Lane and past the thresh ing site, then arrived in Borden to enjoy a meal the Borden Friendship Club Room.Borden Threshing Day is coming up Sept. 24 at the site two miles north of Borden from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the threshermen and museum will host a roast beef supper in the Borden Community Centre from 4:30 to 7 p.m. At the site of St. Mary Ukrainian Greek Ortho dox Church (built in 1910) and cemetery located 14 miles north and east of Borden a cairn has been built with the bell from the church installed on the cairn. On behalf of the Assumption of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Greek Ortho dox Ladies Aid of Borden, Halie Dishko of Hafford and Pat Nykiforuk of Bor den acknowledge Affin ity Credit Union, Borden Branch, for the funding to purchase park benches for their little country church and they thank everyone for their support.
Halcyonia School where John Diefenbaker was a student was also on the tour.
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I love attending any music venue so didn’t want to miss out on one of Canada’s top bands from 40 years ago. This was at the Saskatoon Exhibition Aug. 13 when Trooper, originally from Winni peg, performed, but with only two of the original founding members. They still sound identical to way back, when they were pumping out many great hits. The concert drew a standing ovation leading to more tunes to keep the crowd cheering. At 10:30 p.m. Chilliwack from Brit ish Columbia rocked in the Kicking Horse Saloon with the crowd sitting at pic nic tables scattered on the grassy area. It was a great eveningInfour days, I attended two funerals and a memo ry get together for a farm neighbour. Julian Goyan’s service was last Thurs day. He was a neighbour. Doreen Monsebroten (nee Sander), a high school pal from North Battleford COCJ high school was also remembered. Fiftysix-year-old Esther (Eric) Huard, my farm neighbour who passed away last No vember was the other ser vice attended. These aren’t the best occasions for vis iting people, but I saw and talked a lot in those few days. There was a great turn out at all of the above. Congratulations to for mer Mayfair resident Gail Adamus on been a greatgrandmother again. Proud grandparents are Dale and Tammy Starycki from Bat tleford.Many folks have a big birthday celebration when they get the first “old age” pension cheque. Bev Pol lard, wife to Darrell, had many guests help celebrate the big one Aug. 6 outdoors with much food, drinks, fun and seasonconditions.causetypeswonderfulbenefits.havehasBattlefordFarmhappythehigherrellBelatedsizedaaalsoBrochuter’sronniversarywasAnotherlaughter.bigcelebrationthe50thweddinganofPeterandShaBabiy.attheirdaughfarm,Kim(Mark)ofruralHafford,onAug.6.Thiswastotalsurprizeasitwasmonthlate.Agood-crowdcelebrated.greetingstoDarwhoturnedanumberandbestwishestoBabiysformanymoreyears.Seib’sU-PickBerrynortheastofNorthonHighway378sourcherries,whichmanyhealth-relatedThisyearisaoneformanyofprairiesfruitsbeofexcellentgrowingThesaskatoonisnowfinished.HoneywoodHeritage
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Genevieve Works with some of her beautiful paintings that are for sale. | Photos by Elaine Woloshyn nic prairies, Canadian Rockies and other land scapes. These make good Christmas gifts so shop ping and supporting local is the way to go.
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Nursery near Parkside on Highway 40 will be host ing the last event of the season Sunday, Sept. 18. I’ve been to this before and glorious autumn colours become a magnet to one’s eyes. This is such a peace ful beautiful place to visit. People travel for miles to come for the musical en tertainment, craft vendors and the apple and rhubarb pies that are sold from the small concession. Even the walk on the grounds or a tractor-pulled wagon ride can be fun for people of all ages.A tour for Logan Huard, who grew up on a farm near Whitkow, was a highlight for him this summer. It was only a 10day trip, but filled it with many sights from France, Belgium and Switzerland. Apparently, the return air flight from Saskatoon to Paris was only $1,300. Compare this to domes tic flying within Canada, which is more expensive. Why is this? Logan is the son to Clark Huard and his grandmother is Madeleine who lives in a senior care home in North Battleford. A friend, Genevieve Works from Ruddell, is moving to Lashburn/ Maidstone country soon and still has quite a few of her paintings for sale. She is a self-taught artist whose paintings range from sce A helicopter spraying a farmer’s field three miles east of Maymont early Wednesday evening Aug.17.
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DRYHORUB: It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Mrs. Catherine Dryhorub with family by her side on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the age of 83 years. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church with Pastor Rodney Cox officiating. Interment followed at the City Cemetery. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Lyle) Veit and granddaughters: Sandra, Shelby and Saige; brother, Jim Sinclair (Gail) and family; sister, Jean and family; sister-inlaw, Tina Dryhorub and numerous nieces and nephews. Catherine is predeceased by her husband, Ronald; her parents: Robert and Isabell Sinclair; brother, Robert Sinclair; sister, Isabell Jensen; in-laws: Mike and Minnie Dryhorub; brothers-inlaw: William Dryhorub, Clifford Moore and niece, Patty Jensen.
JELLISON: Doris Edna Jellison, age 87, passed away on August 12th at the Pine Island Lodge Nursing Home in Maidstone, Saskatchewan where she had lived comfortably for the past 3 years after leaving her home in Frenchman Butte, SK. Doris was born on March 25, 1935 to Elof & Gunhild Olson on their farm in the rural area of Deer Ridge, SK. Her early childhood started in the Deer Ridge area however her family moved to Nelson, BC where she started her elementary schooling. The family returned to Deer Ridge where she continued her schooling until leaving to complete her high school Weldon SK. Her yearning to teach lead her to Teachers College in Saskatoon, SK where she graduated in 1954. Her first teaching job was in Garrick, SK, where she met & married the love of her life, Earle Jellison. For many years, Doris taught school, favouring the young children, and children with special needs. Doris & Earle moved a lot due to Earle’s career with stops in The Pas, MB, Grande Prairie, AB, North Battleford, SK, Thompson, MB, and Flin Flon, MB. Doris taught in each community they lived in. In 1977, Earle & Doris made career changes and moved to Eston, SK where they both worked and ministered at the Eston Full Gospel Bible Institute. They stayed there until 1986 when they lived briefly in Saskatoon SK, then moved to Calgary AB where Earle worked as the administrator for the ACOP. In 1988 they again made a career change and moved to Frenchman Butte, SK to assume pastoring duties at the Riverview Community Church until their retirement. Mom loved this community and its people as she struggled to leave in 2019 as she felt their love. Doris had 5 children, and loved each one dearly. She was a very special daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, auntie… and friend to so many. She will be greatly missed. “For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” 2 Cor 5:7-8 Doris was predeceased by her parents Gunhild & Elof Olson, her husband Earle Jellison, children Patty-Janine Jellison, Leonard Earle Jellison, and Shelley Lynn Clark as well as numerous sisters and brothers inlaw. Doris is survived by her son Wendal (Sandra) Jellison, her daughter Corinne (Kevin) Cornell, and grandchildren Nigel Jellison, Charnele Jellison, Lyndon Jellison, Kade (Leah) Cornell, MacKenzie Cornell, and Aiden (Gretta) Cornell. There will be a Celebration of Life at 11:00am September 9th at the Riverview Community Church in Frenchman Butte, SK.
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PIPER: Our beloved Mother / Grandmother Marguerite Piper entered into God’s Kingdom on August 22, 2022 with Family Members at her side. Marg was born on May 25, 1927 at the Family Farm in Richard Saskatchewan. Gram Marg discovered the Secret to Happiness at a very young age was to give, she loved to help People and did so her entire life. It was her passion. It is not how much a person gives, but how much Love a person puts into giving, and there was lots of Love in Gram’s giving. Gram attended Richard school and later moved to North Battleford and attended the Separate schools. Once Marg moved to North Battleford she met a handsome, young man, Lawrence Piper and were married on July 25, 1945. Marg and Lawrence were truly a match made in Heaven. Marg and Lawrence went on to have 5 children; Ron (Pipe), Lynn, Brenda, Janice, and Karen who were all raised in North Battleford and at the Family Cottage, on the creek in Cochin that was built May 24th, 1946. The newer cabin was later constructed in 1981-82. Gram loved the lake, spending every summer there from May to September for many years. The Pipers had many special Celebrations at the Family cottage and were Amazing Hosts. Gram was also employed as a Sales Clerk for Craig Brothers Retail store for 27 years, worked at Eaton’s for 7 years, and assisted Lawrence in running the family business Piper Equipment. Grams Hobbies were sewing, volunteering, playing cards, and helping people. Gram was a Volunteer for the North Battleford CWL, joining in 1953, was also a life Member, a BUH volunteer for several years, was a BUH Auxiliary treasurer for 17 years, assisted with the Canadian Cancer Society, past member of Red Cross, and helped out with Brownies and Girl Guides. A Member of the Parkview Manor Condo Association in 2004, and on various Board Committees. Gram was very strong in her Faith, a Member of the St Joseph Calasanctius Church Choir at the 11:00 am Mass for over 30 years. Assisted with The Pastoral Care of Hope, a new life member, and Action Now Seniors Membership. Gram Loved her Rosary, and loved to pray. She Prayed every day. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Gram loved to travel and see the world; went to Hawaii 17 times, anchorage Alaska, Asian tour of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, All across Canada and the USA. One of Grams favorite Celebrations with her Family was her 40th Wedding Anniversary, July 25, 1985 with Lawrence; who was unwell at the time, her Family and close friends attending. Marg is survived by surviving Family Members including, children Lynn (Henry) Dechant and Family, Jan (Lionel) Mercier and Family, Karen (Darryl) Foulston and Family, Daughter in law Heather Piper and family. And many Lifelong Friends. Marg joins her Husband Lawrence; son Ron, “Pipe” and daughter Brenda (Jim) Lindsay in Heaven; Survived by their children. 14 Grandchildren and spouses, 30 Great-Grandchildren spouses, and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. Marg wanted her Family to remember her for “The help she has given, and the Love for allALWAYS!” The Family would also like to give their heartfelt appreciation to the Staff and residents at Villa Pascal for their Loving care for the past 10 months. John 14:1-2 Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? Vigil of Prayer will be held Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. and A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. both held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Father Phinh Do as celebrant. Interment will follow at the North Battleford City Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Marguerite Piper can be directed to the Villa Pascal - 1301 113th St North Battleford, SK S9A 3K1 or the BUH Foundation Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium Trevor Watts Funeral Director.
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Pursuant to the Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the RM of Meota No. 468 intends to restructure the existing municipal boundary of the Organized Hamlet of Days Beach around LOT 1, BLOCK 8, LOT 1-5, BLOCK 9, LOT 1-2, BLOCK 10, LOT 1-2, BLOCK 11, LOT 1-3, BLOCK 12, MU1, & MR2, PLAN 102379022 by including the parcel within the Organized Hamlet boundaries, as shown in the map below.
The Board of Directors for North Battleford Golf and Country Club (“NBGCC”) are inviting interested parties to submit an Expression of Interest for the lease of the NBGCC Clubhouse restaurant and lounge. Proponent will be responsible for: Operating clubhouse restaurant and lounge (at all times during Golf Course hours and otherwise as proposed). Operating Food & Beverage Golf Cart (during NBGCC events and otherwise as proposed). Obtaining and maintaining all necessary licensing, including liquor license Obtaining and maintaining
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Regional News-Optimist sasktoday .ca The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 - Page 17 PINTAILWHEATWINTER ExtrEmEly hardy high yiElding awnlEss. ExcEllEnt variEty for foragE or fEEd productiongrain Low inputs HigH profits In SK call or 306-229-9517text In AB call 403-5562609 or mastinseeds.com403-994-2609text RENTALS & LEASES RANDI LOST August 16, 2022 4:30 pm Last seen near spence Equip rental & sales wearing a red collar. She is very timid please don’t try to catch her or clap your hands as she will only run away If you see her please call 306-441-7971 If found deceased please contact us. Reward offered leading to her return. HEALTH SERVICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS
LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE FEED & SEED WE DAMAGEDBUYGRAIN HEATED... LIGHT BUGS... TOUGH MIXED GRAIN SPRINGCANOLA...PEAS...WHEAT...THRASHEDOATSBARLEYFLAX “ON FARM WESTCANPICKUP”FEED&GRAIN1-877-250-5252 NOTICESBIRTHDAYS/NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 Public Notice: Annexation
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of RONALD LAWRENCE PIPER, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 23rd day of September, 2022.
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PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the RM Office, 300 1st St. East, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0. Public may attend meetings via teleconference or in person. If you wish to attend the meeting via teleconference, please contact the RM Administrator, Kirk Morrison, at cao@rmmeota468.ca requesting meeting link invitation.
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REASON: The reason for the annexation is to accommodate lakeshore residential growth by adding the new residential subdivision into the boundaries of the Organized Hamlet of Days Beach. As these properties are currently located outside the Hamlet boundary.
On behalf of Fran Hornsby’s family, we would like to thank everyone for all the support and love we have felt through the difficult time of Fran’s passing. We would like to send out a special thank you to the nurses on the 3rd floor at BUH for all of their hard work and keeping Fran in good hands. To Dr. Campbell for her exceptional quality of care and concern throughout the last few years. To the beautiful services Eternal Memories organized to celebrate Fran’s life. To Porta Bella’s for preparing a wonderful meal for the family. Finally, to the many friends who have taken the time to share their kind thoughts, words, and gifts. You are all appreciated more than you know. It is hard to imagine how different life is going to be for us without her but we are all very thankful we have had endless support from our family and friends. Sincerely, Dale, Tracy, Chris, and family Sell land By Tender Want to buy land? Search all available liStingS by rm on mySaSkfarm.com contact grant at 306-227-1167 or email to mySaSkhome@ gmail com step of Rue, for further saskfarms@shaw.ca306-716-2671informationwww.sellyourfarmland.com
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Information provided to a Proponent by NBGCC, or by a Proponent to NBGCC, or acquired by any party by way of further enquiries or through investigation, is strictly confidential. Such information shall not be used or disclosed in any way without the prior written authorization of NBGCC. This is only an inquiry as to interest in potential lease of the restaurant area. NBGCC will not necessarily invite those submitting an Expression of Interest to lease the above noted space.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of THOMAS BRADY late of Leoville, Saskatchewan, ALLdeceased.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 September, 2022. Battle River Law Baldwin, Friedman, SpenceBarristers & Solicitors 201, 1291 - 102nd Street Box 905 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executrix of the Estate of Thomas Brady
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PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 19, 2022, 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 by 12 noon, Monday, September 12, 2022. Issued at the Town of Battleford this 18th day of August 2022. Ashraful Alam, Chief Administrative Officer BOECHLER-SCHIRA www.boechlerschiraauction.com
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Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 18 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTICES / MEETINGSNOMINATIONS WANTED AUCTIONS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HEAVY OPERATORSEQUIPMENTREQUIRED: motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season. Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstructionbrydenconstruct@xplornet.cawww.andtransport.ca ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT is NOW HIRING: AG Equipment Techs, Heavy Equipment TechsJourneyman & Apprentices, Parts Techs. View Open Roles & cationwww.rockymtn.com/careers.Apply:Relo-andSigningBonusOffered. TENDERS REAL ESTATE SERVICES BUYING skfarmland.ca306-570-7743FARMLAND?SELLINGOR TOWN PUBLICBATTLEFORDOFNOTICE
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Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 92-23rd Street West, in the Town of Battleford, between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 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.
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Auctioneering does not charge buyers fee on items sold at our sales BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING For all your sale inquiries or to book a sale Contact Kelly @ 306-386-7110 or Marlene @ 306-883-8610 Check out our Website and Facebook page for more details Join The Auction Action Team UPCOMING BOECHLER-SCHIRAAUCTIONSAUCTIONEERING Sat, August 27 - Andy & Carol Serhyenko- Case Tractor/ loader 8600 & 8700 Combines, W4 & W6 Tractors, Farm All A Tractor, JD 1010 Cat, Farm Machinery, Shop, Tools, Collectables, Household - Hafford - 26 kms North Sat, October 1 - Consignment Sale, Medstead,Sk. Call to book a table White, Gasoline, Automatic Transmission, Regular Cab, 8’ Box, 155,000 km (mostly Town driven). Unit will be sold “as is”. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Town of Battleford reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all bids and will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any provider preparing its bid. All sales final, no returns, credits or price adjustments will be permitted. The purchaser agrees to remove the vehicle from the Battleford Parks compound within (5) business days. Please submit offers in a sealed envelope to the Town of Battleford Public Works Department Public Works Department 412 26th Street West Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Offer should
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INTENT The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Rezone SE-24-43-17-W3 Ext 0 from FUD-Future Urban Development District to R4 – Large Lot Acreage Residential District, as shown within the bold dashed line on “Sketch A”. SKETCH A REASON The reason for the amendment is: • to facilitate residential development by landowner.
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Regional News-Optimist sasktoday .ca The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 - Page 19 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TOWN OF RADISSON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FULL MAINTENANCETIMELABOURER The Labourer shall be responsible for the general maintenance of the Town of Radisson’s Public Works Department including, but not limited to: roads, water and sewer infrastructure, trimming/ cutting of trees and grass, sidewalk repairs, and municipal building upkeep. He/She shall follow the direction of the Municipal Council as delegated by the Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Driver’s License • Class 1 Water Distribution and Treatment Certification or willing to obtain • Experience operating heavy equipment SKILLS: • Positive attitude • Self-Motivated • Excellent communication skills • Able to follow directions • Ability to work independently DUTIES: • Maintain all Town equipment and buildings • Water and Sewer infrastructure maintenance and repair • Maintain safe conditions of roads and sidewalks • All other duties that may be assigned by the Administrator SALARY: Wages based upon experience. Municipal Benefits Package and Pension CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL A SUITABLE CANADATE CAN BE FOUND Apply To: Administrator Town of Radisson Box 69 Radisson, SK S0K 3L0 Email: Battlefords1tradisson@sasktel.net(306)827-2218EarlyChildhoodInterventionProgram Welcomes applications for the position of “EARLY INTERVENTIONIST” This position requires the individual to have completed a recognized Early Childhood Diploma and/or experience in the field. In addition, experience working with children, birth to six years who are developmentally delayed would be an asset. The successful candidate will be responsible for case management, home visiting and partnerships, as well as, be flexible, innovative and team oriented. This is a full-time position with starting date to commence: October 3, 2022 A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required. Submit resume by: September 9, 2022 to: Personnel Committee Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program Box North1297Battleford, SK. S9A Email:Fax:Phone:3L8306-446-4545306-446-0575colleen.s@becip.org At First Student, our School Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve. We are your friends, family, and neighbours! workatfirst.com 306.445.6660 We are proud to offer: Competitive Wages • Flexible Hours • Free Training We are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. 71 5th Avenue, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 DO MEANINGFUL WORK WE’RE HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS OPPORTUNITYJOB RECEPTIONIST The Receptionist is responsible for a wide variety of clerical office duties in support of Keyanow Child and Family Centre administration. This includes but not limited to coordinating and communicating office activities, greeting and screening visitors, answering and referring inbound telephone calls, tracking in/out mail/ faxes and scheduling accommodations.appointments/hotelTheReceptionwillalsoberesponsibleforadministeringKeyanowChildandFamilyCentrecorrespondence. Qualifications: an acceptable combination of education in human resources and 3-years working experience as receptionist. Qualified applicants should contact Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. at P.O. Box 1426, North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3M1 or e-mail: joyces@kcfcentre.com or fax 306-445-5568. Deadline for applications is September 2, 2022 We thank all applications and wish to advise that only those individuals that have been selected for an interview will be contacted. CAREER OPPORTUNITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR RESORT VILLAGE OF AQUADEO
• Has or is working towards or willing to work towards obtaining the “Small Water Systems Certificate” OR “Level 1 Water Treatment Plant Certificate”;
• Is available to begin work and training in October 2022. This is a contract position and wages will be based on experience and certificate level. Details will be discussed upon hiring.
• Will report directly to the Head Water Treatment Operator, CAO and Council;
Wanted Plant operator with experience in plant operations & maintenance. Understand, direct, prioritize and oversee daily operations. Probe, take samples, Making sure product quality meets contract requirement. Experience 2 years minimum in plant operations. Interested applicants can email their resumes at: manisha@ agrocorp.ca. Plant Supervisor Wanted Plant Supervisor with experience in plant operations & maintenance. Understand, direct, prioritize and oversee daily operations. Probe, take samples, making sure product quality meets contract requirement. The position leads the shift teams as well as the supporting departments (admin, maintenance, delivery) in achieving key performance indicators for safety, environment, quality, customer service and cost control. Experience 3-4 years minimum in plant operations, working with elevators and the grain industry is required. applicants can email their resumes at: Pmanisha@agrocorp.ca.lantLocation-504,Railway Ave, Cut Knife SK S0M 0N0.
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The ultimate financial security in 2022? Same as in 1858, inflation-proof gold faced the high prices of supply and demand, inad equate housing in the sense of tents for every season, supply chain disruptions, an absolute shortage of doctors and political un certainty. History always repeats itself. Anyone interested in the novels can find infor mation about them at ray mondmaher.com.Maherisalso the au thor of a weekly inspira tional column in a number of weekly newspapers in Saskatchewan, including the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist.
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By Raymond Maher Gold, glorious gold, will deliver financial security if have more of it than the ring on finger. Today we say that if you’re coming to British Columbia, bring cash as things are expensive here. This leads me to ask, is there another province or territory in Canada that isn’t costly these days? Most of us would welcome a stack of gold bars weigh ing the standard 12.4 ki lograms each as a reserve for the rapid evaporation of our money. Buying lottery tickets has mainly been undependable for gaining fiscal security in my expe rience.Here in British Colum bia, the high regard for gold is a vital ingredient of our history. For example, reports that pacer gold was found in gravel bars on the Fraser River in 1858 brought thousands of gold seekers to that river and be yond it. It was like being in a vast, long lineup for lot tery tickets for a big jack pot prize today. But today, we tap our credit cards for a chance to make ourselves rich, while those arriving in the gold rush were gam bling for gold with their lives. They, too, like us, were seeking financial se curity.Ofthe 30,000 or so gold seekers who poured into British Columbia, most went home no more pros perous than when they came. However, many did stay and build their futures here. But, heroically, they did this without anything but themselves as the in vestment and guarantee of their future. In two historical fiction novels, I write of the moti vation of those searching the treacherous Fraser Riv er by canoe for gold and the need of the gold hunt ers to trust their partners with their lives. Gold only gives financial security to thoseBothliving.novels highlight the raw and daring ad venture of the day-by-day struggle to find gold and sufficient food and shelter. Both books mix non-stop action with humour and the developing treasure of trust and respect between theThepartners.Deadly Five (pub lished in 2020) and its sequel, The Second Five (published in 2022), trans port readers to the Fraser River Gold Rush, where five fictional characters search for gold over two years. The Deadly Five is the first search and The Second Five is the second quest for gold. The answers to gaining financial security today, as in every age, are challeng ing and wearisome. The folks who prospered most during the gold rush were often those who sold the miners supplies, food and entertainment. The same issues of today were evi dent in 1858. Then, people Raymond Maher has written two fictional books against the background of the Fraser River gold rush that began in 1858. | Courtesy Raymond Maher
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Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 10:00 a.m. ANGLICAN PARISH Rev. Trevor Malyon St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. Battle River Parish YouTube channel Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 1401 - 98th Street,
Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 20 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 Worship Together 1372 102nd St 306-445-3009 1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: www.trinitybaptistchurch.catbcnb@sasktel.net CornerAdventistSeventh-DayBattlefordsChurch16thAve.&93rdStreet,NorthBattlefordPhone306-445-9096SaturdayServices Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Third SundayUnitedAvenueChurchRev.DextervanDykeWorshipServicesat10:30am306-445-8171 Live Streaming Available at www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.caEmail:thirdaveunited@sasktel.net Everyone Welcome BattlefordChurchUnited 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, 306-937-3177SKSUNDAYSERVICES11:00a.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m. Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada WORSHIP SERVICES
All Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 4:00Tues., 7 p.m. North Battleford, SK Welcome Drive church Corner of Scott & Sun. 10:30 am Ministries 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca Street East SundayDoor)AfternoonService 3:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Dean Covert Church Phone 306-445-4181
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HighSakewewSchool“RisingtoSuccess” ONLINE REGISTRATION AUGUST 15-31, 2022 IN PERSON REGISTRATION AUGUST 31, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Upgrading • Alternative Education • Correspondence • FREE Day Care • FREE Breakfast, Snack and Lunch Program • Addictions Programming • Health Nurse Services • Career CouncillorGuidance • Tutor Program • Individual Counselling Services • GSA • RCMP Liaison • Home and School Liaison • Service Team REGISTER EARLY
This school has an enrollment of approximately 250 students Grades 9-12 with a full time teaching staff of 17 and a support staff of 17. The school offers a well rounded program, operating within a four quadrant system. A strong academic program is being offered as well as a number of alternate programs to meet the variety of learners.
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Grade 9 English Language Arts, Cree 9, Math, Science, Native Studies, Physical Education, Arts Education, Health, PAA and Career Guidance. Grade 10 - 12 English Language Arts A10, B10, A20, A30, B30, Native Studies 10, 20, 30, Law 30, Math 10, 11, 20, 21, Foundations, Math, Workplace Math, Cree 10, 20, 30, Science 10, 11, Biology 30, Visual Arts 10, 20, 30, Art 10, 20, Wellness 10, Physical Education 20, 30, Information Processing 10, 20, 30 Life Transitions 20, 30, Food Studies, Work Experience 10, 20 and 30. Culture Credit 10, 20, 30, Correspondence, Transitions English, Resource Room, Upgrading English, Upgrading Math, Mental Health 10, Food Studies 10, 30, Financial Literacy 20, Construction 10. Cultural Program
The Cultural Program is designed to give the youth a respectful outlook, better understanding and knowledge of First Nations people. It gives the youth a better perspective of who they are and where they come from. At the same time, it allows them to pursue their education to the next level.
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The school has periodic events such as round-dances, mini powwow, Elder gatherings, talking circles, tipi teachings, feasts, and a yearly cultural camp. The cultural program offers arts and crafts, First Nations regalia making, miniature tipi-making, drum singing, sweats and daily smudging and trips to First Nations sacred sites. Extra-Curricular We offer a variety of extracurricular programming.
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Jenna McFadyen brought home a bronze medal for Team Saskatchewan in the women’s 3,000 metre steeplechase event and a silver medal in the 5,000M female race (with teammate Jasmine Fehr winning gold) at the Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ont. Way to go, Jenna. After taking the first of three in the NSRBL finals, Standard Hill Lakers lost at home in the second game, prompting game three at Wilkie Aug. 17 where they lost a heartbreaking 5-4 contest. Congratulations to Wilkie Brewers on win ning the championship. Lakers hope to get started on the Nic Weston memo rial gazebo project this fall at Silver Lake with funds raised throughout the sea son.Maidstone’s U13 Lakers battled hard at the West erns in Estevan last week end. They won on Friday 15-5 over Manitoba, on Saturday lost to British Columbia 17-4 and won against Estevan 19-1, then lost to Alberta in a nailbiter 11-9 Sunday morning. The kids have reached the end of their ball season and thank all the Maidstone ball community who were behind them the whole way.We’re sorry to see Epic Printing closing their doors in Maidstone but Laura Quinn-Rogers let us know they’re not far away. “We’ve moved operations to Tur tle Tracks at 1-228 Main Street in Turtleford. Open Thursdays and Fridays 8 to 5 (closed 12:30-1:30). We appreciate all our loyal customers. Sad to move but necessary.” Thank you, Kevin and Laura, for serv ing us so Maidstonewell. Health Care Auxiliary’s pie bingos were sure missed during COVID shutdowns so we’re glad to see they’ll resume this fall. Areas responsible for pies and workers each week are: Sept. 14 – Lilydale; Sept. 21 – Eldon; Sept. 28Dry Gully/Milleton/Dee Valley; Oct. 12 – West of Highway 21; Oct. 19 – 4th Avenue East and West; Oct. 26 – 2nd Street East. Area residents will be contacted. Other upcoming events: Sept. 7 - museum corn roast 5 to 7 p.m.; Sept. 12 - minor hockey gen please let me text 306-893-7378 or earns bronze at Canada Games meeting 7 p.m.; Sept. 22 - Sparks-Brownies first meeting 6 p.m. CE Wing; bowling resumes in Sep tember with leagues start ing in October. McFadyen. Photo courtesy Michael Scraper/ Team Sask
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Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 22 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 Look for the RIGHT business for the JOBWHO DOES IT?Professional Directory DEADLINE FOR THURSDAY EDITION IS MONDAY BY 4:00 PM GENERAL CONTRACTOR Derrick Shynkaruk General djshynkaruk@gmail.comContractor • New Construction • Renovations 306.445.3144306.441.1980 ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS CandaceNoahMack-HortonCooke Phone 306-445-7261 Fax 306-445-3223 news-optimist RegionalBATTLEFORDSTHE Serving the Battlefords since 1908 Bob Frolek's AGRA PARTS PLUS WRECKING • Older Tractors • Combines • Swathers • Balers & Tillage • Other Ag Related Equipment 306-445-6769 3 miles N.W. on Hwy. 16, 2 1/2 miles west on Sunshine Road AGRICULTURE PARTS GET GROWING!BUSINESSYOUR FIND OUT HOW TO REACH Over 26,000 readers plus 99,152 unique visitors online FOR ONLY $39/week To Book Your Space Now 306.445.7261CallaskforCandace SALVAGE Trevor Lavigne • (306) 291-6414 Nathan Lavigne • (306) 370-0742 Serving Saskatchewan & Alberta FULLY INSURED NO JOB TOO SMALL, NO JOB TOO BIG • Scrap Cleanup • Demolition • Scrap Metal Removal • Building Removal • Skid Steer Service • Excavator Service (with magnet) SALVAGELAVIGNE NEWSPAPER SERVICES news-optimist RegionalBATTLEFORDSTHE Serving the Battlefords since 1908 your news all the time and ONLINE PHONE 306-481-4465 Raymond Oleshko Tree Services • Tree Removal • Trimming & Pruning • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured TREE SERVICES ROOFING CONTRACTOR ROOFING & EXTERIOR 1171B - 100 Street PO Box 1013 North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 www.triumphroofing.com 306-445-ROOFwizard4@sasktel.net(7663)Email: Rene Michaud “The Roofing Wizard” Project Manager Rene Michaud “The Roofing Wizard” Estimator 1272 - 106th Street North Battleford Sk. S9A 1X2 www.triumphroofing.com 306-445-ROOFwizard4@sasktel.net(7663)Email: ROOFING & EXTERIOR CONTRACTOR ROOFERS “Quality that doesn’t cost, it pays” Serving Battlefords & Area…Locally Owned & Operated Insurance Claims Welcome Dion BelRose 306-937-2083 FREE ESTIMATES SENIORAVAILABLEDISCOUNT Licensed/Insured WCB A263327 *Take advantage of the Sask Home Renovation Credit* CONTRACTOR ROOFERS Todd Patterson FREEOwner/OperatorEstimates & Senior Discounts New, re-roofing & roof repair Phone: 306-445-8439 Cell: 306-441-3690 Patterson roofing Where we always try to be the lowest price and best value. - Guaranteed WorkmanshipBy Kathy Utri Correspondent Congratulations to our Aug. 20 newlyweds. Callie (Przybilla) and Shawn Carson were married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at his grandparents’ (Carson) farm; they reside in Maidstone. Teagan (Pegg) and Joe Brown were married at Blueberry Hill golf course by Turtle Lake, and make their home in La Ronge. We wish all of you happinessWaseca’salways.
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Regional News-Optimist sasktoday .ca The Battlefords, Thursday, August 25, 2022 - Page 23 BERBER CARPET $99¢ SQ. FT.starting at VINYL PLANK $179 SQ. FT. SHEET 99FLOORINGVINYL¢SQ.FT. starting at $FLOORINGLAMINATE199SQ.FT. starting at starting at OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. www.battlefordsflooringcentre.cabattlefordsflooring@sasktel.netBattlefordsflooringcentre YEAR END CLEARANCE Sale OVER HALF A MILLION $$$ IS IN STOCK AND READY TO GO! ALL PRODUCT IS ON SALE AND PRICED TO GO We are your Insurance Specialists. We are ready to serve you on all your Insurance needs. Sale Ends Monday, September 5th ALL VINYL REMNANTS 75% OFF DON’T PAY FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS or 0% INTEREST FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS COMMERICAL GLUE DOWN
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