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Though many in the Battlefords are welcoming a recent respite from winter as the end of November and early December boast above-seasonal temperatures, not everyone is so enthused. Table Mountain — one of the province’s few ski resorts — is stalled, and Lawrence Blouin, the resort’s general manager, says they’re waiting anxiously to get their season started. “We’re hoping for Christmas right now ... Environment Canada’s telling us that possibly [we’ll] be able to start up again Thursday [Dec. 7] or Friday, [Dec. 8],” Blouin told the News-Optimist in a phone interview Monday. Blouin said that though Table Mountain was able to make snow the first weekend in December, they were forced to quit on Sunday, Dec. 2, due to climbing temperatures. “If I can get ideal temperatures from -15 to -20 ... it takes about 12 days of snowmaking, 24 hours a day to be able to cover the whole area,” he said. The resort normally opens early in December, or right before Christmas

and closes that last weekend in March. But with warmer weather in the forecast and nearly two weeks of -20 required to make enough snow, it’s looking like the season may not start until Christmas long weekend, or even into January. “We have no control over Mother Nature. We have to deal with whatever temperature she gives us, you know,” Blouin said. “Everything’s ready. The staff’s in place for snowmaking, we’re just waiting for the temperatures where we can get it done. Your guess is as good as mine as for when that’s going to be.”

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Brent Habetler arrested in Bermuda: Accused of indecent act, assault By Lisa Joy

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Saskatchewan man Sir Brent Adair Habetler has been arrested in Bermuda on Nov. 26. He faces charges of committing an indecent act in a public place and assault. Trevor Lindsay, journalist and owner of TNN

in Bermuda, had reported on Friday that Canadian National Brent Habetler was arrested on Nov. 26 and charged with committing an indecent act namely, masturbating in a public place. He was additionally charged with assault. The charges stemmed from when Habetler was a guest at

the Willowbank hotel in Southampton, Bermuda. TNN’s report said that Habetler was from Radisson, Saskatchewan, Canada, and was granted bail in the amount of $5,000, and was to return to Bermuda Magistrate court Dec. 4. TNN’s Lindsay told SASKTODAY.ca in a

phone interview Saturday that he had attended Habetler’s court appearance in Bermuda. Lindsay said that Habetler’s passport was taken from him by the court. Bermuda Police Service Corporate Communications Manager Gary Moreno confirmed Continued on Page 5

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Federal Fall Economic Statement 2023: A Place(holder) in Time Economic Pain Delayed, but a Slightly Better Outlook by the End of Projection Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce “In the Federal Government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES), private sector forecasters now expect Canada to avoid a recession this year. While that’s great news, unfortunately, the economic resilient to-date merely delays some inevitable pain: facing higher inflation – and therefore higher interest rates – economic growth is now expected to slow to a crawl in 2024 (rather than 2023), while Canada’s living standards continue to slip. Meanwhile the pain of high inflation isn’t going away quickly; forecasters don’t expect inflation to return to target until the end of 2024.

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Federal fiscal policy largely fanning the flames of inflation by not introducing new big-ticket spending measures. Nonetheless, even after accounting for the FES, monetary and fiscal policy in Canada will continue to work at cross purposes in the fight against inflation in the year ahead. As with consumers and businesses, the modest deterioration in the federal government’s fiscal outlook largely reflects the Stephen Tapp, CCC increasing squeeze coming from higher debt servicing costs. In this challenging context, the government’s fiscal anchors and objectives continue to evolve. The latest material addition to the fiscal plan is to keep federal deficits below 1% of GDP starting in 2026 (i.e., after the next Federal election), which doesn’t leave much fiscal room, given the current outlook.”

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-Linda Machniak, Chief Operating Officer, Battlefords & District Chamber of Commerce I am privileged each year to be able to attend the public budget deliberations for the City of North Battleford. This year’s sessions have presented a very different tone and feel, one that I am pleased to see. Administration and Council are presented with several challenges, as we all are during these times of higher inflation, rising debt servicing costs, hikes in everything we buy and services we procure, and so on. Add to that, the federal government is negotiating a contract with the (national force) RCMP for members wages and benefits, but it may not be completed for several months or perhaps years, and municipalities will have to come up with the required back pay. No one wants to see a spike in taxes when that happens, so the administration has suggested putting monies away for that eventuality to soften the blow. The budget continues to show development and some growth, a preliminary study for planning a new rink, and stable services and levels of service for residents and businesses. No one wants to see significant tax increases, but my initial pass through the budget document shows they have presented a budget of some restraint, considered decision-making and positive things for the future of the City of North Battleford. (a decision on the eventual tax change has not been finalized at the time of preparation of this article)

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Parole board revokes convicted killer Kenneth MacKay’s day parole By Lisa Joy

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The Parole Board of Canada has revoked day parole for convicted killer Kenneth David MacKay. He had been granted day parole in February but was put back behind bars in September after a woman told police he was stalking her daughter. His day parole has now been revoked. “The Board concludes that your risk to re-offend has become undue and that your risk cannot be managed in the community,” said the Board in its Nov. 21 written decision. MacKay, now 49, befriended a woman at his flagging job in Victoria, British Columbia, and then began to stalk her, the girl’s mother told SASKATODAY.ca during a phone interview in September. Victoria police confirmed that they had arrested MacKay. The parole board’s November report revealed that after MacKay was arrested in September for parole violations, he was assaulted by multiple inmates who had heard about his case on the news. MacKay sustained broken ribs and was hospitalized. Violent murder of Crystal Paskemin Warning: Details may be disturbing to some. Mackay murdered 21-year-old Crystal Paskemin from Sweetgrass First Nation in Saskatoon in December 2000. Two years later, a Saskatoon jury

found Mackay guilty of first-degree murder. In 2002, Mackay was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 25 years but he was granted early day parole in January and released to a community residential facility on Vancouver Island for six months. Then, in July, the parole board extended his day parole for another six months. He was granted day parole prior to his full parole eligibility in 2027. Parole documents reveal that Mackay is banned from Saskatchewan, has a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and must return to the halfway house at night. Other conditions of his release include not consuming drugs or alcohol, following his treatment plan, not being at a gambling establishment, not contacting the victim’s family, and reporting all sexual and nonsexual relationships and friendships with women to his parole officer. Parole documents show there continues to be concerns about Mackay’s power and control issues. The board said he has possible issues with women and their expected role in relationships. A psychologist concluded that he was a high risk for violent reoffending. Mackay’s Institutional Parole Officer wrote in her report that she had concerns about his inability to accept “no” for an answer, and inability to accept denials or refusals. He attacked Paskemin after she told him “no.” At

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the time of Paskemin’s rape and murder, Mackay was “harbouring anger towards the women” in his life and his failed relationships, said the report. Paskemin was on a girl’s night out at the Longbranch, and after watching her from a distance, MacKay approached her and offered her a ride home, said Paskemin’s sister Tanya. Mackay’s parole documents reveal that he violently sexually assaulted Paskemin in his truck. She managed to escape but he continued to attack her outside of his truck, including hitting her on the jaw with his fist with such force that her jaw was broken. He then drove his truck over Paskemin’s head, crushing it. “You set the victim’s body on fire and dragged her body behind your truck for a considerable distance before digging a crude grave and dumping the victim’s body into it,” state the parole documents. “You then fled and tried to destroy evidence. The victim was found naked with the exception of one sock.” He lit her body on fire and dragged her body in his truck by a chain down an icy grid road. He then dug a shallow grave, tossed Paskemin in it, and covered her with snow, said the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations when speaking out in January against Mackay’s early parole.

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Some people in the new constituency of Kindersley-Biggar feel it’s time for a chance. That includes Kim Gartner, the CAO for the Town of Macklin and a current trustee for the Living Sky School Division, who has set his sights on the Sask. Party nomination. He is one of two approved nominees, the other being long-time MLA for the area and current speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Randy Weekes, who after 24 years, may not receive the nomination at the Dec. 14 nomination meeting. “I have had the distinct pleasure to learn from some of the most dedicated municipal elected officials from across the province. Every discussion, decision and project has been grounded in their desire to improve their community and to pursue a better quality of life for their residents,” Gartner said in an email to the News-Optimist when asked why he decided to run. He noted that his father was the reeve of their local RM when he was growing up, which pushed him to be involved in his community and municipal administra-

tion — and he has served as CAO for the Town of Macklin for over 30 years. “We would sit together and watch election night coverage, both federal and provincial, and discuss the possibilities and ramifications the results would have on our province,” he said. “Our discussions would always lead to my wanting to pursue an elected position one day.” Gartner noted that he decided to seek the Sask. Party nomination after Ken Francis, the former MLA for the Constituency of Kindersley decided not to seek re-election and he wondered how his area of the constituency would be represented. Gartner also told the News-Optimist that he thinks it’s a chance for renewal. “Mr. Weekes has been in provincial politics as an MLA for the past 24 years and had announced that he would be seeking the nomination very early in the process. “I don’t question Randy’s desire to continue being an MLA or his desire to be an advocate for the area. However, with the formation of the new constituency boundaries, there is this opportunity to rejuvenate our representation,”

Gartner said. “Having a contested nomination is not a judgment of past representation but rather an opportunity to build on past success with a renewed energy and a fresh set of eyes,” Gartner said, noting that politicians are often accused of being tone-deaf to the concerns of the electorate. “The exchange of ideas and concerns through effective communication is a duty of any politician, these difficult conversations help to formulate provincial policy and programs that affect the everyday lives of all Saskatchewan residents ... I believe it is a necessary challenge leading into the next provincial election.” And though Gartner noted that he’d already decided to not seek reelection to the LSKYSD, should he receive the nomination and be elected next year, it would signal the end of his tenure with the Town of Macklin. “If I am successful in being nominated, I would feel absolutely humbled,” he said. “I have had some fantastic conversations from all areas of the constituency, I know that if I am bestowed that trust I can be an effective advocate for west-central Saskatchewan.”

Toys for Tickets launched in N. B’ford By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

Those receiving parking tickets from North Battleford Community Safety Officers have a new option available instead of shelling out money over to the city for their tickets. Instead, they can now pay it off by purchasing a toy set at no less than the value of the parking ticket as part of the city’s Toys for Tickets initiative. The initiative was launched Nov. 29 and runs until Dec. 20. According to the city, unwrapped toys can be dropped off to staff

at City Hall and they must include the purchase receipt. No toy weapons will be accepted. The toys will be delivered to Battlefords Interval House as part of their Christmas hamper campaign. The campaign was announced at Monday night’s city council meeting in North Battleford. At the meeting Director of Protective Services Lindsay Holm touted the initiative, calling it a twist on an old program they had going. He said in the past instead of giving out tickets at this time of year the

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This holiday season be nice to those who serve By Nick Kossovan

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The holiday season is upon us. Therefore, sadly predictable, even with hyperinflation and an uncertain economy, our Western consumerism has begun its annual shift into high gear, resulting in our interacting with front-line hospitality workers (retail sales associates, baristas, restaurant servers) more than usual. You can tell a lot about someone by how they treat the person serving them; hence, the value of kindness cannot be overstated. Throughout December and to support extended Boxing Week sales, well into January, hospitality workers will be working long hours, often eating on their feet or in the stockroom, missing out on festivities with friends and family and exhausting themselves. Crippling staffing shortages, coupled with stock shortages, have created stressful retail and eating establishment environments for both employees and customers. God forbid Barbie Dreamhouse is not in stock, the barista added the wrong flavoured syrup to your coffee, the Subway counter clerk forgot to swap your salad for chips, or you asked for no ice, and your drink came with ice. Breathe! You have food, a roof over your head, work to go to, and a sense of safety, as opposed to the millions worldwide who currently live in unimaginable poverty or, through no fault of their own, find themselves living in a war zone. Humans, especially in stressful, busy work environments, are bound to make mistakes. You gain nothing by not treating the person serving you with the respect they deserve other than adding stress to an already stressful situation and, as I have often seen, making a public scene because your Kansas City Striploin was done, according to you, medium-well, not well-done as you asked for. As much as everyone bemoans the economy and how hard it is to make “ends meet” (READ: “I have to rethink my wants.”) our society has somehow evolved to where consumers have the privilege of prioritizing getting stressed over a toy, not being in stock, over putting food on the table. I assure you that the person serving you did not purposefully run out of stock or intentionally make whatever mistake you are upset over. Do not take it personally—it is not the end of the world. As an understanding and empathetic human being, which I hope we all are, give the person the benefit of the doubt and politely point out the mistake... or better yet, let it go! (The salad is better for you.) Now is the ideal time to put aside our 1st world privileges. If the person serving makes a mistake, which I repeat was unintentional, be understanding, nice and forgiving. Remember, especially when dining out, that the person serving you is working hard, while juggling factors out of their control (e.g., the chef called in sick, an item is out of stock, the cappuccino machine is broken), trying to make your experience as pleasant as possible. Who is not angry about today’s prices? When making purchases which your cashier ringing them up likely cannot afford, be nice! Hospitality workers have no control over prices. If something is expensive, rethink if you really need to make the purchase and why you are

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making it. Is it to impress? To look rich? An attempt to buy acceptance or love? Evaluating your reasons for making a purchase is much more financially savvy than berating a sales associate that the Jordan Retro 7 sneakers you want to gift to your nephew in Regina, whom you have not spoken to in three years, but you want your brother to perceive you as “financially successful,” cost $245. The sales associate or your server did not set the price. How you spend your money, what you are willing to pay, is entirely on you, not the person serving you. If you are angry at how much something costs, be angry at yourself for believing you “must have it.” Hospitality workers are people with real feelings. Shouting at a McDonald’s counter server, which I had seen on several occasions because they gave you sweet and sour dipping sauce when you asked for barbecue, will likely result in that person going in the back to cry. Was it worth making someone earning minimum wage feel bad for making an unintentional mistake over dipping sauce?

The holidays are about celebrating the values that bind us and coming together. Despite all our self-identifying differences and how the media and politicians go to great lengths to create divisiveness, I like to think we can all agree, even though we do not always act accordingly—everyone is allowed a few bad days—that being nice to each other is a critical part of our social contract. Is not the heart of humanity human kindness? Smiling costs nothing. Saying “Please” and “Thank you” costs nothing. It costs nothing to treat bar, retail, and restaurant staff with patience. There is no better place to start than with hospitality workers to live by the simple golden rule: “Treat others as you would like to be treated,” not just during the holiday season but throughout the year. As I mentioned initially, how you treat the person serving you tells a lot about you. Nick Kossovan, a self-described connoisseur of human psychology, writes about what’s on his mind from Toronto. You can follow Nick on X/Twitter and Instagram @NKossovan.

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all have to be sanctioned. Coaches must be screened so no pedophile gets in the room. You need rules and this is all good. This must be a lucrative business as Hockey Canada seems to have had a slush fund for hushing up sexual assault claims. Yikes! Recently, a hockey player in England, Adam Johnson, died after getting his neck slashed by a skate while playing the game. Now Hockey Canada, this is where you can stand up and be counted for doing the right thing. Make it mandatory that all players in organized hockey must wear a neck protector!

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Every player playing organized hockey must pay a fee to Hockey Canada. They are supposed to use the money to run the organization. The organization, Hockey Canada, sets out rules, like age groups, equipment needed like helmets and visors and the younger players have to wear neck protectors. Hockey Canada sets out the hockey schedule and regulates the referees. Referees

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The truce is o’er but the battle has not been won – in fact it has restarted even more viciously than before. “Man’s inhumanity to man” is clear for all to see and judge. How and when will this latest Israel conflict end – Mr. Netanyahu says it will continue for another two months – how kind of him to provide a timeline, and what will be left? As a

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the Hague and not them pearly gates! One hundred and fifty countries out of the many attending the surely ridiculously unnecessary COP 28 extravaganza have decided that by 2050 all carbon emitting power sources have to be carbon neutral or eliminated, and that nuclear dependency, previously anathema, is to be increased threefold. Canada’s neatly groomed environment minister, Steven Guilbeault, an overly opinionated aspiring world figure and “framework” specialist is also demand-

Brent Habetler arrested in Bermuda: Accused of indecent act, assault Continued from Page 1 with SASKTODAY.ca on Monday that the charges as reported by TNN are accurate. SASKTODAY.ca communicated with Bermuda Police Service both on the phone and through email. Habetler’s lawyer Samantha Labahn of Engel Law in Edmonton, Alta., was contacted on Saturday for comment. She hasn’t responded. Willowbank hotel in Bermuda, where the alleged offences occurred, was called for confirmation that Habetler was a guest. The clerk said, “Oh, is that the man from Canada?” and then added, “He left last week.” When asked about Habetler’s charges stemming from his stay at the hotel, the clerk said, “You have to talk to the police.” In a phone interview, Lindsay said that Habetler was forced to leave the hotel where he allegedly committed the indecent act and assault against another guest. He added that Habetler had gone to another hotel afterwards and was turned away. Public Prosecutions in Edmonton, Alta., were contacted Monday and asked if Habetler’s charges in Bermuda are a violation of the conditions of the 12-month peace bond he had entered into in a Lloydminster, Alta., court in November. He was ordered to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, as well as not be at swimming pools, playgrounds, or daycares. They didn’t immediately respond. Alberta charges

At the time of his arrest, Habetler, from Radisson and Lashburn areas, was under a peace bond in Alberta court. It is unclear if those conditions are binding in Bermuda. In November, Habetler, 46, had charges of committing an indecent act in a public place, the Lloydminster, Alta., swimming pool, withdrawn. Instead, the Crown Prosecutor

proceeded by a 12-month peace bond not to be at any swimming pool, daycare, day school, or youth centre. Previously, a two-day trial had been set for January 2024 in Lloydminster Alberta Court of Justice. On those charges, Habetler was arrested in March. Days after his arrest, Saskatchewan RCMP issued an alert to media and said that in the interest of public safety, they were advising residents of the Maidstone RCMP detachment area, and surrounding communities, of an offender who had been charged with committing an indecent act and the RCMP said that he was at high risk to reoffend. In April, a charge of mischief was withdrawn. The charge had stated that he willfully obstructed, interrupted, or interfered with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property, the Lloydminster, Alta., swimming pool. Fake royal? No proof found in Habetler’s claims to be royalty Habetler had legally changed his name to Sir Brent Adair Habetler and claimed to be third cousin to the now late Queen Elizabeth II. But after SASKTODAY. ca got genealogy expert, Xenia Stanford from Family Roots Tracer in British Columbia, to spend countless hours pouring over family trees and archives trying to find any evidence that would prove Sir Habetler’s Royal lineage, she came up empty-handed. No historical evidence proving Habetler’s claims could be found. Stolen valour Habetler had also claimed that he was a sniper and a weapons tech in the military. He said after being recognized as third cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, he represented the Monarchy at a military event in Wainwright, Alta. In August 2019, when asked, the Wainwright military base would neither confirm nor deny Ha-

betler’s claim to have participated in their military event as a member of the Monarchy. Three months later, in October 2019, information about Habetler appeared on Stolen Valour Canada. Stolen Valour said Habetler claimed to have served in the Canadian Army from 1999-2003, and was a member of 1 PPCLI / Joint Task Forces 1 & 2 [weapons tech and sniper]. He claimed to have been deployed to the Balkans, Africa, Middle East and Central America and retired on a “quarter pension” as a Master Corporal. He claimed to have a secret knighthood for his combat service in JTF2 on operations in Venezuela. Stolen Valour said that the reality was “Sir Brent doesn’t have a single day of CF service.” Bermuda residents unhappy Habetler on their shores Outraged residents of Bermuda have voiced their concerns over Habetler’s presence in their country, citing similar charges he faced elsewhere. Speaking to SASKTODAY.ca, locals expressed shock and fear about the situation. Out of fear of potential retribution, they spoke on the condition of anonymity. “I stumbled on your article about Sir Brent Adair Habetler,” said one woman on Saturday. “He is currently here in Bermuda and he’s at it again! After being arrested for masturbating in public he has been released on bail! Apparently, he and his wife had also been heard bragging about how much money they have and that they are connected to royalty, as if they are above the law.” Another woman from Bermuda contacted SASKTODAY.ca after Googling Habetler’s name, saying, “You have recently written an article about Brent Habetler, a man released and deemed a high risk to reoffend. He entered a peace bond and was forbidden from frequenting aquatic places etc. He has landed

in Bermuda and stayed at a local resort where he committed indecent acts and assaulted a person last week. Why would a highrisk offender be released and allowed to travel?” A concerned man from Bermuda raised questions about how Habetler managed to find his way onto their shores. In an email, he expressed growing unease within the community about the circumstances surrounding Habetler’s arrival in Bermuda. The Bermuda charges against Habetler haven’t been tested in court.

ing methane gas elimination, cows being a prime source. In future, all cattle will be required to wear a methane gas capture and odour eliminating device. Saskatchewan will have a simple but effective locally made methane odour eliminator known as a MOE. It will resemble a criminal’s ankle bracelet. The sophisticated Chinese esthetically pleasing designer perfume emitting methane odour ozonizer, the MOO will replace those irritating cow bells much loved by hockey and other sport’s fans. It will be worn as an elegant necklace accessory. Recently I misheard the intro to a discussion with Mr. Singh who is rarely seen these days, except when high-end Christmas shopping. His remarks, even more than usual, made no sense until

I realized he was talking about “Pharma-care”, his favourite subject, not “Farmer-care”. This is a theme Mr. Poilievre could embrace when he rants about carve-outs and carbon tax especially at MOE and MOO air freshened scented rural events. As for the COP 28 convention, my brother who spent all his professional life working in the oil industry for British Petroleum (BP) could have given the 90,000 attendees all the required answers in ten minutes and for free. This province spent $900,000 or ten dollars for everyone there on a delegation and pavilion at this event. We should demand a full accounting of this sum and a detailed explanation and what exactly was achieved on our behalf – so what if it only costs us 75 cents each!

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‘Cutting-edge’ Sask. and Alta. artists reunite after 50 years

Foster and a good friend, Brad Struble, look on at another print.

By Miguel Fenrich Staff Reporter

Velma Foster, a Sask. artist born in Maidstone and currently living in Bresaylor, stands in front of one of her prints at an exhibition of her work in Calgary. | Photos submitted

Katie Ohe who also has prints in the show, points at one while Foster looks on.

Saskatchewan artist Velma Foster, and Alberta artist Katie Ohe, stood on the cutting edge of printmaking in Calgary circa 1960. Bold, shifting while simultaneously still, almost ‘teasing the eye’, their printed geometric abstract work brought new life to the Calgary art community over 50 years ago. And their joint show — with its opening reception on Nov. 25 at the Herringer Kiss Gallery in Calgary — running until the end of the year, marked the reunion of not just artistic pioneers, but of good friends. Though the exhibition chronicles their early years and their cutting-edge artwork as Alberta University of the Arts graduates from 1960 and 1961, it also chronicles a friendship that has lasted half a lifetime. Both would go on to teach

at the Calgary Allied Art Centre, even at one point sharing a house on 17th Avenue in Calgary. “Over fifty years ago, two young art grads in Calgary were turning heads with their bold geometric ‘optical’ prints,” the curator for the show Mary-Beth Laviolette said in a statement. “Teasing the eye with colour, movement and above all inventive skill. All done when the making of such art by hand in the city was barely known. This is Sixties art at its hippest.” The exhibition is connected to the two-year Glenbow exhibition series ‘Made in Calgary,’ which features a decade-by-decade exploration of Calgary artists active in the city from the 1960s to the 2000s. At the time, there was little in the way of printmaking facilities in Calgary. In New York,

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Andy Warhol’s silkscreen images of famous personalities were well-known. In Alberta, Foster, Ohe, and her boyfriend – soon to be husband in 1969 – Harry Kiyooka, with their clearcut shapes and bold flat colours. “It was a cross-generational undertaking – almost epic in scale,” says the gallery. Fifty years later following a 2019 visit to the ‘ghost town’ of Bresaylor where Foster has resided since 1978, is this exhibition. “This was definitely exciting to see our work together because Katie has kept in touch all these years, and is probably my oldest friend that I’ve known that long because we started at the art college more or less at the same time,” Foster told the News-Optimist in an interview on her 85th birthday. “It’s always been good to see [Katie] ... but then to see her so well and up, and happy to see me, that was really nice for me. I enjoyed it.” And Foster said she was pleased to see those pieces chosen for the show by Laviolette, as it’s a different work than Foster was used to creating and had originally set the prints aside when she created them. “I didn’t think about them too much because it was just something I was enjoying working on,” she said, laughing. Though Foster noted she did sign them at the time so they were hung in the right direction. “I think it was just the exploration ... and Katie of course came at it from a different way because she was a sculptor first,” she said. As for the exhibition itself, Foster said, “I was really pleased and appreciative of the help that I help I had from my sister and her family ... to see [my art] in that context and to see some of the people that visited, that was really exciting.” Foster noted that it should have happened a few years ago, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. “I felt lucky to have it happen ... it’s been a good life in art,” she said.

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Every year, the festive season is sadly overshadowed by car accidents that could have been avoided. A large percentage of collisions involve drivers who have been drinking over the legal limit or taking drugs. BE PREPARED It’s widely known that drugs and alcohol impair your judgment. Despite this reality, some individuals who’ve consumed these substances may believe they’re fit to drive when actually they’re not. In short, if you’ve had any amount of alcohol or smo-

ked or ingested cannabis, it’s not safe to rely on your own judgment. Plan ahead! No one wants to be part of another statistic or have someone’s death on their conscience for the rest of their life. In 2023, there are no excuses for driving under the influence. You have plenty of choices to avoid putting your own safety and that of others at risk. Here are a few options to

consider for a safe holiday season and new year: • Use public transportation • Arrange to sleep at the party venue or stay somewhere within walking distance • Call a taxi • Use a designated driver service • Designate a nondrinking person to drive you home Have a happy and safe holiday season!

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Art Notes

Add a layer of chalk paint and be amazed

Chalk paint can give new life to items gathering dust in your home. | Photos submitted

By Carol Volk

Battlefords Art Club

Chalk painting has no use on a blackboard, as one would think back to our school days, the scratchy noise of chalk on the board and a puff of dust from the chalk eraser. Chalk paint is a specially formulated flat paint that requires little to no prep. Yeah! Applying a coat of colourful chalk paint to your chosen item requires you to clean it well, without sanding and stripping the piece. The paint will stick to almost all surfaces including metal,

varnished wood, plastic and ceramic. However, you must seal the paint with a topcoat or wax. You can enhance your painted piece by adding transfers, stencils or decoupaging. Chalk paint is used widely to modernize or update an item that has been collecting dust in your home. It’s time to grab a good-quality paintbrush, slap on a coat of chalk paint and be amazed. Battlefords Art Club will feature a chalk painting class soon, watch for further information.

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The Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild meeting was held Nov.3 at Don Ross Center with a good turnout of members. There is a busy couple of months ahead. First, there will be a gathering to make placemats for the people receiving meals on wheels. Nov. 15, 16, and 17 the club gathered for its fall retreat. Nov. 15 each member was encouraged to bring four strips of yellow mate-

rial 2.5 in. wide. The next day the same applied but in Christmas fabric. Nov. 15 there was a class on English paper piecing that was interesting. Nov. 23rd there was a class on making the log cabin quilt pattern. Nov. 30 we will be making dog mats for the dog shelter. The guild members will have a catered Christmas dinner on Dec. 8. Members are encouraged to bring four strips of Christmas material 2.5 in. wide. We are hoping to receive a grant from Sask. Energy once again to pur-

chase more backing and batting for the comfort quilts the guild makes for charity. The meeting ended with show and tell of lovely projects members had finished. Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for Dec. 1 at the Don Ross craft room at 1 p.m. Come check us out, we are welcoming more members either seasoned or beginner sewers. Come join the fellowship and exchange of ideas in a well-lit room with lots of space to work. Call Carol at 306-445-4352 if you are interested

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The Royal Canadian Legion Battleford Branch #9

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THANK YOU to the following who supported our 2023 Poppy & Wreath Campaign

• Government of Canada • Government of Saskatchewan • Town of Battleford • Royal Canadian Mounted Police • Battlefords Shrine Club • N.B. Elks Lodge No. 369 • St George’s Anglican Church • National Association of Federal Retirees • St. Vital Catholic Womens League • Last Post Fund • Battleford United Church • Historic Battleford Lions Club • IONIC Lodge #31 Families • Nault family, in memory of Elorie Nault, Marie Louise Nault, Napolean Nault, Dan Nault, Wallace Nault, Dick Nault & Allan Nault • Boulton family, in memory of Cpl Harry Hogenson • Degenstein families, in memory of Stoker 1st class Joseph Todd Degenstein, Sgt Elizabeth Degenstein, Anthony Degenstein, Frank Degenstein, Gabe Degenstein & Peter Degenstein • O’Laney families, in memory of Max O’Laney • Hawryliw family, in memory of Sjt. Nick Hawryliw (WWII) • John Ballendine Jr. family, in memory of (WWI)

Pte John Ballendine Sr., (WWII) Sgt Thomas Ballendine, Pte John Ballendine Jr., Pte Frank Ballendine, Pte Wilfred Ballendine, Sgt Major Edward Ballendine, Cpl Paul Ballendine, Sgt Benjamin Ballendine & Pte Walter Ballendine • Kovar families, in memory of Alexander, Robert & David Kovar • McArthur family, in memory of Arthur Neil McArthur • Weran family, in memory of Steve Weran • Falcon family, in memory of Pte Harvey Falcon • Francis family, in memory of F/O John Philip Wiseman Francis, Lt. Laurie Jean Francis, Sgt Charles Manley Francis & Lance Bombardier George Lloyd Francis • Stewart family, in memory of Hector Bloomfield Stewart & Earl Stewart • Gallop & Stewart families, in memory of C.S. (Stan) Gallop • Green family, in memory of Signalman N. Ross Green • Blyth family, in memory of Alex Blyth (WWI) & Al Blyth (WWII) • Stolar family, in memory of Pte Nick Stolar • Neale & Sheppard families, in memory of F/O Donald Neale, Flt/Sgt Douglas Neale, Cyril Neale, Cpl. Lawrence Sheppard & Cpl Marion Sheppard • Laycock family, in memory of William Charles

Griffiths (WWI) & William George Griffiths (WWII) • Sample families, in memory of Pte. Alexander Ernest Sample (WWI) & Pte. Chester Sample (WWII) • Pilot family, in memory of Pte Michael Pilot • O’Donnell family, in memory of LAC Patrick O’Donnell • Powell & Driedger families, in memory of Cpl Stewart Chambers Powell • Deery family, in memory of Ray Deery • Philip & Melissa McGee, in memory of all our fallen, and in honour of the retired & active members of the Canadian Forces • Neilson families, in memory of Stoker 2nd Class J.H. (Harold) Neilson • Scotton family, in memory of Cpl John Charles (Jack) Scotton & Phil Scotton & Bob & Isabel Dawson • Sack family, in memory of L/Col Robert H. Halliday, Cpl William J. Halliday, Ron & Muriel Sack • Bates family, in memory of Barry Bates • Anderson family, in memory of F/O Harold Anderson, who flew a Mosquito with the Cougars 410 Night Squadron • R. Adams, in memory of Aboriginal Veterans • Stirton families, in memory of Lawrence Adrian Charbonneau

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• Analytic CPA • Fortier Mattila Appraisals • R.M. of Battle River #438 • Discovery Co-op Food Store • Battleford Remedy RX Special “Thanks” to: • Emcee: President Esther Delainey • Padre: Rev. Janice Trost • Pianist: Joan Harrison • Music: Hillcrest Singers • Piper: Jim Ramsay • Reader: Air Cadet Flight Sgt Grady Stefanick • RCMP, Battleford Fire Department, Air Cadets 2nd North Battleford Scouts • Everyone who attended & took part in our Remembrance Day Service

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Addressing Breast Cancer Diagnostic Wait Times The highest-risk patients have been identified and are receiving diagnostic care here in Saskatchewan. Eligible patients on an urgent wait list will be able to receive procedures at a private medical facility in Calgary. The Ministry of Health will reimburse travel expenses to a maximum of $1,500 for patients participating in this program. To learn more about the out-of-province breast cancer diagnostic initiative, please visit saskatchewan.ca/medical-imaging. Hon. Scott Moe, Premier, MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook

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Enjoy Christmas music in Mayfair Dec. 17 By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

December is usually the most exciting and busiest month of the year for most who celebrate the Christmas season. After celebrating the New Year’s festivities, with the colder January weather, most like to stay home for a while. But if you are Ukrainian and keep with the tradition it’s an extra Christmas and two weeks later a New Year again to celebrate. In our area Malanka in Hafford is a big event coming on Saturday, Jan. 27. I keep you posted closer to this event. Who doesn’t enjoy all of the Christmas music this time of the year?

Come out, participate and listen to other people’s talents Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Mayfair. This program is a joint effort with our local Mennonite and Catholic Churches to bring people from near and far for a great afternoon of entertainment. Ladies, please bring squares for lunch and fellowship to follow. For more information please contact Teresa at 306-246-4812. Anyone wanting to join in and be a caroller in Hafford for Saturday, Dec. 16 please meet at the seniors’ centre. The organizers are planning for the participants to be on a flat deck with straw bales for comfort pulled by a half-ton

truck. Going up and down the streets with the carollers singing should prove to be good old-fashioned fun. They will stop in at the local seniors’ home to entertain the residents. A kids’ Christmas party Monday, Dec. 19 from 3: 30 to 5 p.m. at Speers Library should bring out the many youngsters who live in the area. Librarian Colleen is planning games, stories and crafts. Santa wants to make an appearance also at the library. Wednesday, Dec. 20 adults are welcome to a Christmas open house from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with refreshments served along with a draw for a door prize and a raffle draw. Never a dull moment in

this small village. Soup, sandwiches, snacks and Christmas baking will be shared from noon until 2 p.m. at Mayfair Library on Wednesday, Dec. 13. This proves to be a great winter outing for rural folks. We older folks like to see the school children perform on stage. Check with a school secretary on the date if you wish to attend a school Christmas concert in your area. There weren’t any for approximately the past three years due to the pandemic. These are always scheduled early evening to accommodate working parents. Most students have rehearsed well and are eager to perform. Are you still in need of

A skiff of snow makes it easy for cattle to graze the dead grass but farmers shred feed in the pastures for proper nutrition. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

a real live Christmas tree? Take a drive to Borden to find a perfect Scotch pine, white spruce or balsam fir at the Wainwright family Christmas tree farm. Please call before going to 306-997-2165 or 306-2275775

The hamlet of Ruddell, six miles west of Maymont, is having a Christmas potluck supper in the hall. The date is Monday, Dec. 18 with the meal time 6 p.m. This is always a nice evening out and it is open to everyone.

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Snowmobiles remain idle By Eric Callbeck Meota

December has arrived and there is no sign that the snowmobiles can be put to use. A recent trip to Regina found the remnants of a recent snowfall of six inches. The icy streets took a bit more precaution than usual but in all a good trip. The end of the trip is an unfortunate hospital stay so I will ask any news to be forwarded to 306-4805675. Linda Ard of Meota and Christine Pike of Waseca were recently reunited after 53 years. They had sung together at a choir festival in a vocal class at that time. The Christmas season is being brought to light by Gerry and Louise Goodheart as they lit up their antique car and house. Thanks, as it does warm the heart as we come home. Friday canasta play

found Linda Ard and Gwen Lacerte getting top score. Second were Carol Huys and Bev McCrimmon and third were Eileen Bru and Dave Sayers. Jeanine Beloin and Margaret Dyck topped Tuesday afternoon bridge. Linda Kiloran and Cletus Scherman were second. In Saturday’s doubleheader morning play, the A division winners were Marg Dyck and David Creegan. Second were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen and third were Donna Scherman and Eric Callbeck. Barb Mitchel and Anne Crozier won the B division. In second were Gerry Craig and Mary Phelps. A preserves table was a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society. This was held in conjunction with a beautiful meal supplied by Blend restaurant. The afternoon results had Fraser Glen and Jean

Lawes in first. Second were Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig. Meota Grand Slam of Curling (By Derek Welford) End-to-end action of Grand Slam curling filled the Meota curling rink as five teams made their much-anticipated debuts. The Colin Sharp rink began its post-Bartkewich era as the Silver Broom runner-up began their journey back to the top. Complemented by Tylor Clarke, Cory Iverson and free agent signing Dylan Schaefer, Sharp started on the right foot taking down Al Collie 10-4. Randy Sharp played off against former 4-H curling standout Lee Gaunsage in a clash between two Prince families and won 8-4. It was a big week for the Cadrin power couple, Gil and Susan, as they took the ice both Tuesday

and Thursday nights. The Cadrin rink matched up in a career first against the Langemeade icon Zane Lacousiere and won 10-4 to start the season on a winning note. Following up two nights later, Thursday saw the Cadrins take the reins of the Evan Schmidt rink in relief of Schmidt and Lloyd Malenfant. With Darrell McCarthey and Damon Schaefer on the brooms, the Cadrin-led Schmidt rink put up five in the second end and never looked back as they pummeled the Welford rink, 14-7. Steve Ackerman could be seen grinning from ear to ear after a huge upset win over the Kirsten Bru rink, as he skipped the Weber team to a thrilling 8-7 win, which also was highlighted by a five-point score in the second end. The featured game of the week was found on the

Linda Ard of Meota and Christine Pike of Waseca were recently reunited after 53 years. They had sung together at a choir festival. | Photos submitted

Gerry and Louise Goodheart have lit up their antique car and house for the season.

Alm-Iverson sheet Tuesday in what could be described as a Metinota Vs Summerfeld Beach matchup. A defensive battle contained blank ends and mostly single-point scores and it was no surprise to the gallery that it would come down to the final shot. Lonnie Alm had the opportunity for the win but missed the takeout

as Randy Iverson stole one point to win 5-4. Pat Mohr took out Ed Cadrin and friends 9-2 while the Don Johnson rink won in his Grand Slam debut 10-7 against Kyle Doom. The Colin Mack and Randy Orchison game scheduled for Thursday was postponed to a later night.

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Supporting your community for Christmas: a wonderful idea to get wrapped up in!

How to help people in need during the holidays

The holidays are an ideal time to give back to your community. If you have the means and want to help the less fortunate, here are a few local causes you can support. • Battlefords and District Community Foundation

describe the positive emotions that follow acts of helpfulness toward others. Research also associates improved health and longevity with this psychological state, according to the National Library of Medi-

cine. No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many. Similar to the ripples that

result from a pebble being dropped into water, studies show that our words and actions also have a “ripple effect” that can be either positive or negative. So why not create a ripple effect of kindness, helpful-

• Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre • BUH Fondation Inc.

• CMHA Mental Health Association (Battlefords Branch) • Battlefords Concern For Youth • Battlefords Interval House

Research shows that when we give to others, we also contribute to our own happiness, health and wellbeing. Scientists have identified something known as the “helper’s high” to

This Christmas Share the Joy. Support the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund.

ness and happiness? Here are some other ways to contribute to a culture of kindness:

• Smile at somebody and say hello. • Pay somebody a sincere compliment. • Call a friend or family member to say hello and ask how they’re doing. • Drop off a baked good for a neighbor. • Open the door or hold the elevator for somebody behind you. • Drop a greeting card or small gift in the mail to brighten someone’s day. • Share a nice comment or compliment on somebody’s social media post. • Make space for somebody trying to merge in front of you on the road with a wave and a smile.

Your gift supports our member’s mental health wellness through programming that provides social connection, physical health, meaningful work, life skills, one on one support and more. How to make a difference?

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Visit our website, www.cmhabattlefords.ca & select donate Mail or drop by 1602 103rd St North Battleford SK S9A 1L7 Thank you for your thoughtfulness, generosity and making a difference through giving. Would you like to support CMHA Battlefords Branch in other ways? Call 306 446 7177 or email michele@cmhabattlefords.ca

Every month we help 2000 people struggling with poverty. Over 50% are children. Please help us Share the Joy again this Christmas! We are in need of food and new toys this holiday season.

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focus your attention directly, and it will not seem like a financial burden. That might require you to narrow your donations down to one or two causes. • Treat charitable giving as any other monthly bill. Look at giving to charity as a necessity rather than a luxury. Create a recurring “bill” that you pay each month and factor it into your overall spending budget. Some charities may even be able to arrange for automatic deductions from your bank account. • Set up a specific savings account. Much like you might create a separate account for a Christmas club or vacation savings, create an exclusive account for charitable endeavors. Over time, that account

balance will grow and the money can be used for whichever causes you deem fit. • Donate what you can. You need not donate hundreds of dollars to make a huge difference. Organizations can benefit greatly from small donations. Do not avoid donating because you think your donations are too small to make a difference. • Find out if your company will match. Ask your employer to match your donations. Even if they decline, drawing attention to a cause may inspire your bosses and coworkers to donate. Nonprofits benefit greatly from word-of-mouth. Simply talking up a charity to others can make a big impact.

10 good deeds for the holiday season The holidays are typically a time to celebrate and enjoy. For some people, however, it can be a difficult period of the year to get through. If you want to spread the Christmas spirit in your community, here are a few simple actions you can take:

1. Donate money or nonperishable items to a food bank in your area 2. Sort through old toys, clothes or books, and give them to someone in need 3. Help someone you know by offering to watch their kids or prepare a meal for

them 4. Pay a visit to someone who lives alone 5. Volunteer to accompany people in your area on errands 6. Send greeting cards to the people who live at your local seniors’ residence

7.Show your appreciation for those who offer their services (a thank-you note for the postal worker, cookies for the bus driver, etc.) 8. Participate in a gift-giving program in your community 9. Put your talents to good use (sing at a seniors’

residence, knit scarves for people at a shelter, etc.) 10. Support local artists and artisans by purchasing your Christmas gifts from them. These are just some of the ways you can make the holidays brighter for everyone in your community.

IMAGINE... A WORLD WITHOUT VIOLENCE? Battlefords Interval House

Here at Battlefords Interval House, we are driven by a single goal; to end violence against women. We offer a safe place for strong women and their children. Ending the cycle of violence takes courage, Battlefords Interval House is here to make the change possible.

We Provide: A safe, secure and 24-hour supervised shelter with private bedrooms for you and your children. Group and Individual support from our in house crisis workers. A communal kitchen for your use. Children’s play area. And much more to help you heal through trauma, grow and start a new.

If you are a victim of abuse or think you may be, please call us at 306-445-2742 Help break the cycle of violence.

Please help us to make a difference. Call 306-445-2742

Support Us

Building Your Community

Battlefords & District Community Foundation has been supporting your community since 2007. We offer a simple and highly personal approach to giving. This year our funds will support the following local groups: • St. Paul’s Anglican Church • Battlefords Humane Society • Battlefords District Care Centre • MS Society • Canadian Cancer Society

• Twin Rivers Curling Club • Battlefords Boys & Girls Club • Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation • Light of Christ Catholic Schools • Battlefords & Area Sexual Assault Centre

Battlefords and District Community Foundation For good. Forever. Call/text: 306-441-2961 Email: bfordscf@gmail.com Web: www.bdcf.ca

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The gift that keeps on giving! Budgeting for charity ultimately pays Perhaps the greatest benefit of charitable giving is helping others and the way that makes volunteers and donors feel. But there is also a financial benefit to charitable giving. Charitable donations are often tax deductible, and budgeting for such donations can teach people how to properly manage their money. Donors who want to make the most of their charitable dollars can consider the following tips. • Stick to one or two causes. Being a “giver” doesn’t mean you have to contribute to every cause that draws your attention. It is important to believe in the cause you’re donating to and that the message and efforts resonate with your values. This way you can focus your attention directly, and it will not seem like a financial burden. That might require you to narrow your donations down to one or two causes. • Treat charitable giving as any other monthly bill. Look at giving to charity as a necessity rather than a luxury. Create a recurring “bill” that you pay each month and factor it into your overall spending budget. Some charities may even be able to arrange for automatic deductions from your bank account. • Set up a specific savings account. Much like you might create a separate account for a Christmas club or vacation savings, create an exclusive account for charitable endeavors. Over time, that account balance will grow and the money can be used for whichever causes you deem fit. • Donate what you can. You need not donate hundreds of dollars to make a huge difference. Organizations can benefit greatly from small donations. Do not avoid donating because you think your donations are too small to make a difference. • Find out if your company will match. Ask your employer to match your donations. Even if they decline, drawing attention to a cause may inspire your bosses and coworkers to donate. Nonprofits benefit greatly from word-of-mouth. Simply talking up a charity to others can make a big impact.

Consider supporting Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation by donating ‘In Honour’ or ‘In Memory’ of a loved one for that “hard to buy for” individual. Your support will enhance healthcare at BUH in their name and you’ll receive a charitable tax receipt for your gift. Dependent on the level of the donation, your loved one’s name may be noted on BUH Foundation’s Donor Wall located in the main lobby at BUH. This is a lasting, thoughtful gift, reflecting your respect and good wishes for them. By honouring a loved one this way, it will help to enrich patient care at BUH and we are grateful for your support. Have a Merry Christmas and we wish you a safe and healthy 2024! 2021!

THE YOUTH ARE OUR FUTURE

Our Mission: Engaging youth through mentorship, programming and partnerships to provide opportunities to build skills for life. Our Vision: Youth are valued and connected to a supportive community where they gain the tools to reach their potential.

Your donation can make a difference………Every dollar donated to Concern For Youth supports services, programming and resources that empower the Battlefords youth to assist themselves in reaching their full potential. We have various ways that you can donate to help our youth: Monetary donations (cash, cheque, e-transfer), Gift Cards.

Donate in Person or by Mail: 1361 101ST Street N.B. S9A 0Z9 Phone: 306-445-1020 e-transfer: executivedirector@concernforyouth.ca

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OBITUARIES WEIKLE: Rena Patricia Weikle (66 years young) of Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, passed away comfortably on Friday, November 17, 2023, in her home with family by her side. Rena lives on through her daughters Tara Mae Hanterman (Cale), Bobbi Jo Reed, Brandi Lynn Hanterman (Darren); son Brian Richard Hanterman (Jennifer); and grandchildren Brittany Bernadine Hanterman (Mike), Jacob James Reed, Emma Ceilidh Hanterman, and Piper Elizabeth Hanterman. Rena was a force for positivity and independence, constantly ready to lend a caring ear to those in need and offer thoughtful advice. She was a leader and organizer. She held nearly every position within Toastmasters, directed tours across North America, and loved performing on stage. An avid traveller and first-class connoisseur of food and wine, Rena was a woman of many talents. She cared for the souls and minds of those around her through her heartfelt cooking and decadent baking. She loved nothing more than time with her sisters, family and friends, be it around the table over cards, cracking jokes on the greens, or on the boat fishing rod in hand. We will miss you dearly, Rena. A Celebration of Life will take place on January 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Cut Knife Community Centre, 204 Otter Street, Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. Share your memory of Rena at www.eirene.ca

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GENEVIEVE ( Bohn ) WEBER JUNE 19, 1938 - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we are saying goodbye our beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and sister has passed away at the age of 85 on November 23, 2023. Gennie was born the seventh child in a family of eleven in Kerrobert, SK. to Michael and Pauline Bohn, and grew up in Tramping Lake. We are left with many memories and laughs that she contributed to our lives. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving husband Martin of 67 years of marriage; her daughters: Donna (Greg Small), Jacqueline (Bill Lee), Gwendolyn (Doug Lipka); her sons: Brian (Evann), Duane, Dean and Daniel. She was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren who love her deeply. Mom was creative in anything she did while raising 7 children; from cooking, baking, sewing, painting, pottery, ceramics or woodworking, her passion was evident. When the grandchildren came, sharing her creativity and many talents with them too. When Mom and Dad retired from the farm in 1998, she fulfilled her everlasting dream of living in their custom-built cabin home at Martinson Beach on Jackfish Lake where they lived yearround for 23 years. She cherished the peace and serenty the lakefront view gave to her, and all the different types of birds and wildlife. She treasured spending time in her garden and tending to her flowers and yard, to putting her creative hands back to work and making numerous shapes and sizes of birdhouses. She loved every day at the lake with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and all the new friends and neighbors she met. LOVE YOU AND LEAVE YOU!

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO ATTON’S LAKE REGIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Nominations are being accepted for: One (1) member at large to serve on the Atton’s Lake Regional Park Authority Board for a 4-year term commencing January 1, 2024. Any nominee must be a lease holder in Atton’s Lake Regional Park and would require two (2) persons to nominate him/her to this position. The nominators must also be lease holders in Atton’s Lake Regional Park. All nominations must be received at the Atton’s Lake Regional Park Authority administration office by 4:00 PM Friday December 15th, 2023. Atton’s Lake Regional Park Authority will be appointing a member to this position from received nominations at their December 18th, 2023 Board Authority meeting. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Park Authority Administration Office. 114 Broad Street in Cut Knife (R.M. of Cut Knife Office) PH: (306) 398-2002 Email: reception.rmck_alrp@sasktel.net

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Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association Over the last year, our agricultural association has been pleased to donate financial assistance to various organizations within our community and outside of the community. Apart from the expenditures associated with building the new pavilion and bunnock courts, The RLDAA has donated: • $2000.00 to the Rabbit Lake and District Museum • $5000.00 to the Medstead School Playground Fund • $5000.00 to the Rabbit Lake Community Hall • $5000.00 to Rose Gill Lodge (The Rabbit Lake Health Centre) • $2658.00 to Spiritwood Community Kitchen Additionally, the Ag Assoc sponsored the Tuesday night “Bunnock and Burgers” over the summer, the Kids’ Halloween Party and Candy Bags for Kids at the Community Christmas Supper. Thank you to the Ag Assoc Committee members, all who have donated time and product, worked at events and to all who continue to support the Ag Assoc. Your support helps to make things happen in our community NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

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Town of Battleford is seeking a Finance & Utility Clerk. Posting will remain open until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services in Accounts Payable and Utility Billing. • Preparing utility billings as per town policies and bylaws. • Ensure GL and utility accounts are balanced. • Prepare disconnection notices and manage delinquent utility accounts. • GL Accounts receive and verify invoices, prepare batches for data entry, enter invoices into the system. • Prepare cheques for signatures and mailing purposes. • Communicate effectively as a front-line customer service representative. • Receive funds and prepare receipts for tax and utility accounts, pet licenses, general transactions. • Working with detailed, highly complex and sensitive materials on a regular basis. • Ability to work with extended periods of sitting, working in a busy environment with frequent interruptions. • Grade 12 and some post-secondary courses in the field appropriate to the position is an asset. • Minimum one (1) year experience in a municipal environment is an asset. • Experience in computer programming and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Vadim. • Must be bondable. • The Town offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive defined-benefit pension plan. • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. • Salary range is negotiable based upon credentials. Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, salary expectation online to: CAO Landon Chambers at: cao.landon@battleford.ca Dated this 7th day of December, 2023.

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EMERGENCY DUTY WORKER (on-call): Applicants must possess a strong knowledge of human services related policies, practices, and procedures. This position is responsible to provide after-hours emergency services to families including investigation of child abuse/neglect referrals; assess risk for child safety; determine involvement and safety plans for families in crisis; assist in arranging placements as required; and transportation where required. The Emergency Duty Worker will be accompanied by an on-call supervisor. This position will report to the Family Services Manager. Emergency Duty Worker must be available for call-in shifts during all regular work hours, evenings and weekends. SOCIAL WORKER (full-time): Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree. This position is responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse; assessing family functioning; determining risk factors to the children’s safety; implementing intervention plans; providing support services to the family; working with the courts; managing the needs of children admitted into care; placement in foster and alternate resources, assessment and treatment planning to ensure that individual health, social psychological and education needs are met and preparation to return home. Applicants must maintain a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle while on Keyanow property and on duty. Please submit your letter of application, resume with 3 professional references, CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Check, class 5 driver’s license and drivers abstract to: juliettep@kcfcentre.com or drop off at 691 – 109th Street, North Battleford, Sask.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: 1 Councillor: Town of Radisson will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, the 3rd day of January, 2024 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Town of Radisson Office located at 329 Main Street

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Lions Club hosts festival By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Borden Friendship Club members celebrating November birthdays are Donna Johnson, Tom Hrenkiw, Bev Assman and Garry Whitt. | Photo by Lorraine Olinyk CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

R.M. OF MEDSTEAD NO. 497 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 invites applications for an experienced full time Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator. The Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator will be responsible for mowing this municipality’s ditches, rock picking, mulching in conjunction with the grader operators, installing and repairing signs and other jobs as directed by the Reeve. Opportunity may be present in the future to move into a grader operator position. Pay rates depending on experience. The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 is located in central Saskatchewan located approximately forty five minutes north of North Battleford. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have skill and experience in maintenance and operation of equipment including tractor, mower, rock picker and mulcher. Submit written resumes stating experience, expected wage, two references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:00 p.m. on December 11th, 2023. All resumes shall be marked “Seasonal Maintenance/Equipment Operator Position” and dropped off at the RM Office, mailed to the address below or emailed to rm497@sasktel.net. R.M. of Medstead No. 497 Box 12 Medstead, SK S0M 1W0 Council thanks all applicants for their interest in this position but only persons selected for interviews will be contacted. The R.M. of Medstead No. 497 reserves the right to reject and refuse any or all expressions of interest.

Borden Friendship Club held its monthly potluck supper Nov. 30 in the Borden Community Centre with just under 50 in attendance. President Ed Neufeld welcomed everyone and after he gave the blessing a bountiful meal was shared. Blowing out the candles on the decorated cakes were Bev Assman, Garry Whitt, Donna Johnson and Tom Hrenkiw with four November birthday celebrants absent. After the dessert, the entertainment was introduced. Just Us features Bea and Gary Tabler from Saskatoon, who play a variety of old-time and country music. The next event for the club is the Christmas turkey supper Dec. 7 with 81 signed up and paid for. Entertainment will be Back 40. The club will hold their last potluck supper of 2023 Dec. 28, in the Club Room at 5:45 p.m. with local talent. The Borden Lions held their Festival of Music in the Borden Community Centre on the afternoon of Dec. 3. Tom Redhead gave a brief history of the Borden Lions and of what the Borden Club and International Lions Clubs do in our community and all over the world. Everyone joined in for singing four

Christmas Carols with Bob Wardhaugh playing keyboard. Entertaining first were Mary and Peter Thiessen with Mary playing the piano for Peter to sing Greatest Story Ever Told and a Christmas Halleluiah. Carrie Harkness and Archie Wainwright with Charlotte Dubkowski playing keyboard, sang Still Her Little Boy Child and O Holy Night followed by Carrie playing her guitar and singing Drummer Boy. Russ Fountain and Friends from Radisson were up next with Russ and Ed Neufeld playing guitars, Chris Schultz his mandolin and Eileen Fountain singing with the group. Fritz and Amanda (Walker) Muehlhausen sang Christ is Born then Fritz played guitar and sang Babe in the Straw, followed by Kendall Redhead reading The Night Before Christmas to the children in attendance. There were four more Christmas songs with everyone joining. With Jamie Brandrick playing guitar, Tom Redhead sang a humorous rendition of Mean Mr. Grinch. Jamie then played for Kendall Redhead to sing Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, Run, Run Rudolph and Silent Night with the final act featured Bob Wardhaugh playing keyboard, Ed Neufeld guitar

and Archie joining in to sing Heading on Home, Christmas is Almost at Hand and The Peace of Christmas Day, The program ended with the singing of a few more Christmas songs closing with We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Nov. 25 there was an Orchard family reunion held at the Hafford acreage of Bobby and Carlie Lesko. I was an Orchard so attending were Jim and I, Glenn (Sheri absent)) Sutherland, my sister Pat and Mel, family of Keith and Irene Orchard (both deceased) – Carlie and Bobby and their family, Evan (Latraca - London and Tessa), Rebekah (David) Millar and Hailey, Tracey and Kevin Hendriks, Kevin and Austin Orchard along with a cousin Bryce and Dawn McKenzie, Irene’s sister Elaine and Dale Bennett and their daughter Brandy and her children. It was great to see everyone as we hadn’t been together since before COVID-19. Condolences are extended to the family of John Petrun of Borden –wife Eileen, children Wayne, Kim (Greg) Worona and family and Dale (Tanya) and family. John passed away Nov. 28 at the age of 85 after a brief illness and his funeral was Dec. 4 in Saskatoon with burial in the Borden Cemetery.

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FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following property will be offered for sale by tender under the direction of Kirkham Law Office: 1. NE 19-41-17 W3 – Pcl. # 128030284 160 acres 2. NE 28-41-17 W3 – Pcl. # 128030914 160 acres 3. NW 28-41-17 W3 – Pcl. # 128030880 160 acres (with dugout, and 40 acres pasture fenced)

Assessed Value $153,000.00 $161,100.00 $131,500.00

RM OF Buffalo No. 409 1. All bids must be submitted in writing and delivered to Kirkham Law Office at the address below by Noon on Friday, December 22, 2023. 2. Bids will be accepted for individual quarters. 3. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified cheque or solicitor’s trust cheque in the amount of 10% of the bid made payable to “Kirkham Law Office”. If the bid is unacceptable the certified cheque or the solicitor’s trust cheque shall be returned to the bidder.

Members of the Orchard family gathered at the home of Bobby and Carlie Lesko in the Hafford area Nov. 25. | In the photo are: seated – Elaine Bennett, Dawn McKenzie, Mel and Pat Messaros, Hailey Lesko; second row – Bryce McKenzie, Bobby and Carlie Lesko, Tracey Hendriks, Lorraine and Jim Olinyk, Brandy (Bennett), Latraca, London, Evan Lesko; back row – Kevin Hendriks, Dale Bennett, Glenn Sutherland and Kevin Orchard. | Photo submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

4. Within 15 days of the opening of bids, the successful bidder shall provide either: a) the balance of the purchase price; or b) payment of a sum equal to the difference between the balance of the purchase price and any mortgage financing, together with an unconditionaland unequivocal letter of commitment from a recognized financial institution to the mortgagee to finance within 15 days of the confirmation of sale, the successful bidder’s purchase of the land for the price stated in the bid. c) Possession date of January 26, 2024. Purchaser responsible for all 2024 property taxes. 5. If the successful bidder does not complete the purchase on the terms and within the time specified, the deposit will be forfeited. 6. The sale of the NE 28 and NW 28 shall be subject to the existing Trans Gas easement. 7. The highest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. KIRKHAM LAW OFFICE 1652 – 100 Street NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK S9A 0W6 Att: Randy Kirkham Phone: (306) 446-2900; Fax: (306) 446-2242

Above, Ed Neufeld, Eileen Fountain, Russ Fountain and Chris Schultz on stage at the Festival of Music. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk At left, Charlotte Dubkowski, Archie Wainwright and Carrie Harkness

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WDM volunteers active By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Volunteers at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford are working on different projects in the workshop. Some days they get a few extra volunteers. My husband, Stanley, seems to be there every day. Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees had a good turnout the four days it was on. They had some beautiful trees as well as other displays and activities. Now the museum is hosting Light Up the Village which opened Dec. 1 and will be on until the first week of January. There are some good displays of

Christmas lights in the village and the museum yard. So far it has been kept busy with the public coming in to see it. Sincere sympathy goes to Margaret Commer and family on the recent passing of her husband Richard Commer after a brief illness. He was a retired RCMP officer. He spent most of his career in different communities with the last posting in North Battleford to end a 35 years with the force. They have been living in Battleford West Place for a few years. Our weather has been great so far for this time of year. Into December and no snow on the ground. It could come any day from now on. We do need mois-

ture as the soil and croplands are very dry. Heavy fog has left frost on the trees to make things feel more like Christmas is coming on fast. The custom of sending Christmas cards is coming slowly to an end. The tradition began in England in 1843. The first card was designed by John C. Oreley. Since then cards have been sent all over the world. Time marches on and so comes change. Christmas trees with their lights and ornaments have picked up speed. Many homes and business areas are filled with splashes of lights. More outside decorating has been happening. It’s a beautiful time of year. Enjoy it all.

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The North Battlefords Lions Club has made a donation to the Legion in North Battleford. Pictured are Gord Brown, president, North Battleford Branch No. 70, Royal Canadian Legion, accepting a donation from Pat Folan and Cecil Russell, first vice-president, North Battleford Lions Club. | Photo submitted

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4

TerriTorial Drive alliance church 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Fr. Phinh Do

Corner of Scott & Territorial Dirve Sun. 10:30 am Ministries for the whole family

DAILY: Tues., 7 p.m. Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH

306-445-5901

St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. St. George’s Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. Watch the Sunday Morning Service on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/battleriverparish Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net

Rev. Trevor Malyon Rev. Jan Trost

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

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

Notre Dame de Lourdes Church

12th Ave. & 104th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 1S8 PASTOR: Rev. Father Millan Sajonas Office: 306-445-3836 Mass Times: Saturdays: 7:00 pm Sundays: 11:00 am & 5:00 pm (except July & August) Sundays: 9:30 am St. André’s Church Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com • www.notredameparish.ca

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Leonid Malkov Office: 1-306-343-6516

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Jo-Ann Hills

Sunday Worship Services at 10:45 am

306-445-8171

Live Streaming Available at www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

Everyone Welcome

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

LIVING FAITH Sunday Services 10:30 am CHAPEL

Ukrainian Catholic Parish of All Saints

Battleford United Church

Living Water Ministry

Battlefords Cowboy Church

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month

Pastor FADY FAKHOURY

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m. PASTOR - Rick Martin

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.

Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am and 6:30 pm Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Corner 1611 & 93rd Street, North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Marriage and family counseling is available by appointment.

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Maidstone and District News

‘Boos for a Cause’ raises $4,000 By Kathy Utri

Correspondent

Sincere sympathy is extended to the children and grandchildren of Beverley Frances Kraft who passed away Nov. 27 at the age of 77 years. Bev and Larry lived in Paynton for many years before retiring to Unity. Most of us knew Bev through her career at Paynton Credit Union but also as a neighbour and friend. The funeral service for Bev took place on Dec. 2 in Unity. Marie “Cindy” Thelma Kzoritz passed away in Lloydminster Hospital Nov. 27 at the age of 63 years. Cindy was well known for her work in many restaurants in our communities and was a wonderful cook. A restaurant meal prepared by Cindy was just like homemade. The celebration of life for Cindy was held at Maidstone Legion Hall Dec. 6. Condolences go to all her family and friends. Congratulations to the Blyth family on the birth of their baby boy, Declan Joseph, born Nov. 27 in Lloydminster Hospital, weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces and 22.5 inches long. Proud parents are Deiedra and Craig, siblings are Tristan and Mickey and grandparents are Dave and Judy Bedwell and Murray and Lynn Blyth. Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in the Halloween “Boos for a Cause” dance

in Maidstone. Almost $4,000 was raised which was split among six nominees undergoing cancer treatment. After many years of doing this event, the co-ordinators don’t foresee continuing. Thanks for all your hard work in raising about $45,000 to help our locals. Anyone interested in taking over this worthy project, contact Megan Rhinehart. For social studies class, Ratushniak Elementary’s Grade 3A came up with ways to help children in need. The main purpose of their project was to show how all children deserve the right to have food and warm clothing. Together they donated 87 food and clothing items. Way to go, 3A. Ratushniak School’s SCC is continuing the goodwill with a food drive. For each non-perishable item brought in, you get entered into a draw to win a prize. All donations go to Maidstone Food Bank. Maidstone saw a flurry of activity during Moonlight Madness Dec. 1. Although I wasn’t able to go due to minor surgery, Doug went in and brought me some of the UCW’s turkey soup, a hot dog and cherry pie (my favourite). The soup was delicious. Anyone who brought a non-perishable food item or warm winter wearable for Maidstone Food Bank got a free drink. In front of the arena, Vera Hollingshead performed the tree lighting before head-

ing over to the Legion Hall where the Christmas Market vendors were doing a brisk business with a variety of gift ideas and treats. Maidstone High School’s SADD students had hot chocolate and bottled water for sale and also took orders for Christmas trees to arrive at the school Monday. The winner of the money tree draw was Robyn Griffith of Lashburn who grabbed $323 in merchant vouchers off the tree. Santa’s visit was eagerly awaited and sure enough, in he came with plenty of ho hos, ready to listen, chat and share treat bags with the children. Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for organizing and participating businesses around town. Winners of Maidstone Pharmacy’s draws were Denise Newton, Kathy Cox and Lynda Garnier. The Milner family had an early Christmas gathering and celebration of Keith and Verna’s 63rd anniversary at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre in Maidstone Dec. 3. It was wonderful to have both daughters, Roxanne and Chandra, as well as all six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren with them. They are blessed to have everyone live close by in Lloydminster, North Battleford and Maidstone. Congratulations on 63 years of marriage, Keith and Verna. Maidstone Senior Jets

Keith and Verna Milner celebrated Christmas and their 63rd anniversary with all of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren Dec. 3.

Maidstone High School SADD Students served up hot chocolate, bottled water and plenty of smiles at Moonlight Madness Dec. 1. | Photos submitted

came up short in both games last weekend, losing 2-5 to the Tigers in Turtleford and at home 4-8 against Glaslyn North Stars. The next games are Friday, Dec. 8 in Biggar against Perdue Pirates and Saturday, Dec. 9 at home versus Turtleford. At Saturday’s game, there will be a “teddy bear toss.” Bring a new or gently used teddy bear to toss onto the ice when the Jets score their first goal. All teddies will be donated to Maidstone Food Bank, Lloydminster Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Border Paws. Maidstone Ice Arena’s final 2023 Trip of the Month draws have been made. Laurie and John Dunlop won the Calgary family adventure (value

$2,642.59), Cheryl Hume won the $1,000 travel voucher and Jim and Cheryl Johnston won their ticket money back. We look forward to the 2024 fundraiser. Lashburn’s Santa Claus Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. MST. Activities include cookie decorating from 3 to 5 p.m.; book, dollar and dime sales; a colouring contest; horsedrawn sleigh rides; free public skating; hot dog sale and roast; visit with Santa; firetrucks and candy canes; and fireworks. Spread the holiday cheer. A reminder that weekly coffee socials are held at Maidstone Seniors’ Drop In Centre (406 - Main St.) at 9:30 a.m. MST on Tues-

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