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The Unity Miners enjoyed some old-fashioned street hockey with local children during Winter Wonderland festivities in December in Unity. This age old informal game under the lights is still a popular favourite with young and old during the holiday break. Photo by Sherri Solomko
1,106 people caught driving in November who shouldn’t have been on the road Submitted by SGI Last month, police and SGI were focused on suspended drivers and unregistered vehicles. If your driver’s licence is suspended (or you don’t have one at all) or your vehicle isn’t registered, you shouldn’t be on the road. Doing so can nullify your insurance coverage in the event of a collision, and – depending on the offence – carries additional penalties including fines, court summons and vehicle impoundments. Police across Saskatch-
ewan reported 302 drivers caught driving while suspended or disqualified, and 515 offences for unregistered vehicles/trailers. In addition to those offences, law enforcement issued tickets for the following offences: • 181 drivers driving without a valid licence; • 64 learner drivers driving without a supervising driver; • 44 drivers failing to comply with a licence endorsement or restriction. That all adds up to 1,106 people who were
caught driving when they shouldn’t have been. It’s a safety concern when drivers continue to drive after getting their licence suspended, because an authority has determined they are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle. There are a number of reasons for licence suspensions, including impaired driving offences, poor driving records and failing to live up to obligations imposed by SGI or the courts. #DoNotRiskIt
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gle-month record in October, the number of distracted driving offences reported by police took a dip in November, with police issuing 653 distracted driving tickets (including 560 for cellphone use). That’s the first time in nine months that the single-month total has fallen below 700. With government announcing Nov. 19 that distracted driving penalties will sharply increase Feb. 1, 2020, let’s hope we’ll continue to see fewer people getting caught driving while distracted.
A new poll finds debt repayment is the number one financial priority for Canadians in 2020, the 10th consecutive year it has topped this annual survey. With getting out of the red top-of-mind, over two-thirds (71 per cent) of respondents to a CIBC poll say they held back from borrowing more money in 2019. The survey also found that 71 per cent are concerned about the rising costs of household goods next year. Half (55 per cent) of respondents agree they are worried about a potential recession in 2020. While 78 per cent of those surveyed feel it is better to pay down debt than build savings, 33 per cent worry they are forsaking building a nest egg by focusing too much on paying back money owed. Canadians are aware there is room for improvement, with 60 per cent agreeing there are likely better ways
to manage their money to meet financial goals.
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of Monday remained in custody. Further updates will be provided on this incident pending completion of the criminal investigation. Any persons who were present at the Frontier Centre during this incident who have not yet been spoken to by Battlefords RCMP are asked to contact the detachment at 306-446-1720. Anyone with information related to this crime or any other crime are asked to call Battlefords RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).
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dence. No one at the residence was injured during this incident. Two perpetrators fled on foot. The suspects were tracked to a residential area two blocks away but were not located. Battlefords Forensic Identification Section has examined the scene and will continue on their portion of the investigation
with a number of items recovered from the suspects. Battlefords Municipal GIS is continuing with this investigation. Anyone with information related to this crime or any other crime are asked to call Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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On Dec. 29 at 2:40 p.m., Battlefords RCMP responded to a complaint of a man at Frontier Centre making death threats RCMP said the complaint was of an unknown man at the mall threatening to kill someone and then threatening to kill other members of the public present. Mall security were able to contain the man to an area inside the mall and converse with him in order to keep the situation from escalating until RCMP
members arrived on scene. Once members arrived they were prepared with duty pistols drawn and a less lethal use of force option to deal with this incident. Members engaged in conversation with the man and were able to continue to de-escalate the situation. The man complied with the direction of the members and was taken into custody under the Mental Health Act. No one was injured as a result of this incident. The 48-year-old man has been identified and as
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On Dec. 29, the Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop on Highway 16 near Maidstone. During the traffic stop, a search was conducted under the Cannabis Control (Saskatchewan) Act, re-
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Continued from Page 1 cent), saving for a vacation (eight per cent), and saving for retirement (eight percent) Top financial concerns for Canadians in 2020 are: the rising cost of goods/ inflation (at 71 per cent, a seven per cent increase from last year), the low Canadian dollar (30 per cent), low wages/lack of growth (29 per cent) and household debt (26 per cent) Compared to last year, fewer respondents are feel-
sulting in a significant seizure of drugs: 259 grams of what is suspected to be crack cocaine and 223 grams of what is suspected to be cocaine located in vacuum-sealed bags. All together almost half a kilogram of drugs were seized, equating to approximately 3,500 uses.
The lone occupant of the vehicle, 27-year-old Darian Smith of Edmonton, Alta., has been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Smith made his first court appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court Monday morning.
ing optimistic about their financial situation in 2020 (32 per cent in 2019 versus 41 per cent in 2018). Of the 28 per cent who say they did borrow more in the past 12 months, top reasons were: to cover dayto-day items (36 per cent), purchase a new vehicle (22 per cent) and for an unexpected financial emergency (15 per cent). Debt repayment shouldn’t come at the expense of savings, says Jamie Golombek, Managing Director, CIBC Financial Planning and
Advice. “A strong financial plan incorporates debt management strategies, savings for financial goals and a balanced portfolio with investments designed to make money in all market conditions.” Disclaimer: From Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, 2019, an online survey of 1,515 randomly selected Canadian adults who are Maru Voice Canada panelists was executed by Maru/Blue. For comparison purposes, a probability sample of this size has an estimated margin of error (which measures sampling variability) of +/- 2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20. The results have been weighted by education, age, gender and region (and in Quebec, language) to match the population, according to census data. This is to ensure the sample is representative of the entire adult population of Canada. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.
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The Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Hampers were distributed Sunday, Dec. 22.
With the help of many volunteers, says Erin Katerynych, executive director of the Empty Stocking Fund - Battlefords District Food and Resource
Centre, they were able to hand out 425 hampers and gave out almost 800 gifts for children. The WPD EMS Elves collected three packed am-
bulances full of toys for the Empty Stocking Fund. The Loraas Business Food Drive collected 6,680 pounds of food from the community and dropped it
off for the ESF. The food collected over the holiday season will help those in need well into the new year. Katerynych thanks the
community for all their support. “Without this amazing community’s contributions we would not be able to ‘Share the Joy.’”
Above and below, hampers and Christmas wishes ready to go. Photos submitted
Erin Katerynych (far left), executive director of the Empty Stocking Fund - Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre , her crew and volunteers made hundreds of Christmas hopes comes true with the help of community donations.
Living Sky School Division Cyberday enlists area schools By Sherri Solomko Seven schools along with 116 students in the Living Sky School Division took on an interesting challenge recently. Cyberday, as it was called, was led by Information and Communications Technology Council in Ottawa via a virtual meeting link Dec. 5. It began with a short presentation on the field of cybersecurity, followed by the activity itself, led by the Ottawa presenters, with the purpose of
raising awareness of cyber security and introducing students to potential careers in this field. The activity started with CyberTitan training, where students were instructed on how to proceed with CyberTitan challenge, where they had an opportunity to do some work around the issue of cyber security. As companies and individuals spend more time online, there is a greater need to keep personal information safe. The CyberTitan
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(ICTC) based out of Ottawa and is funded through the Federal Government’s CanCode program. LSSD was the first school division in Saskatchewan to partner with ICTC and access some of their certification, training and youth programs. This event was planned in partnerships with the ICTC, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to prepare Canada for the digital economy. Knowing cyber security is an emerging career, participating schools wanted to
give their students a taste of the field through this simulation. LSSD offered the opportunity to all of their high schools, with seven schools deciding to participate. Jason Caswell, LSSD IT manager, and Ruth Weber, superintendent of learning, had become familiar with ICTC through a presentation at a PD day in Saskatoon last March. They immediately recognized a partnership with this group could result in benefits for their students. Since
the division offers coding, robotics and computer science, they believed this was an opportunity for their students to explore careers that are related to these areas of interest. LSSD is also working towards a partnership with ICTC to provide opportunities for students to earn nationally recognized certifications in technology-related competencies. These are a great employability skills and can be important components of a student’s portfolio.
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The New Year’s Noise Diet: Why you should cut the empty ‘brain calories’ in 2020
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If you’re like most of us, you overindulged a bit too much in 2019. No, not on calories (well, maybe those too!), but on “noise.” That’s the name for the dizzying onslaught of information from work emails, app notifications, the 24/7 news cycle, social media updates and other forms of screen time that leaves us unable to focus, listen or do deep work. A smidgen of noise now and again is OK. (We all have our guilty pleasures!) But consuming it mindlessly, all day long, is as bad as keeping a bag of chips, a monster-size soda and a can of frosting at our desk and reaching for them every few minutes. Too many empty brain calories won’t make you fat but they will make you mentally anemic. Noise keeps you in a constant state of distraction. And like actual junk food, a high-noise digital diet is addictive, yet it never satisfies or nourishes you. The real problem with giving into noise temptation isn’t what you’re doing; it’s what you’re not doing. You’re tuning out what really matters. You’re skimming the surface. When you’re scrolling Facebook, for instance, you aren’t learning a new language, refining that careerchanging presentation or engaging with your kids in a meaningful way. The new year is the perfect time to put yourself on a noise diet. To help with your calorie count, let’s take a look at what noise junk food looks like: The irritating – yet addictive – parade of social media stock characters in your newsfeed. This band of noisemakers assaults your brain with their cries for attention. For instance: The humble bragger. Your college rival who subtly slips into her post that she just got another promotion at her swanky company. #blessed #gag The cryptic drama-stirrer. That self-righteous friend who calls out people anonymously for perceived slights or makes vague “poor me” pity posts. (Cue the wave of concerned commenters.) The over-sharer. We don’t need a play-by-play of your colonoscopy. Thanks. The drop-of-a-hat ranter. Whose day would not be complete without a furious recounting of how the barista screwed up your nonfat, dairy-free, double-shot, decaf, extra-hot mochaccino with extra foam? The nerve! The overly zealous kid promoter. Yes, yes, we know Junior is the smartest, cutest, cleverest tot around—your other 15 posts this week made that perfectly clear. The amateur political pundit. Do not engage ... just don’t. Dumb@$$ shows on TV. You don’t need to waste your precious attention span watching Jerry Springer, B-list celebrity lip-synch contests or those morning talk shows. Substance-free television combined with the lure of a cozy couch can quickly turn into a lost day or
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evening. The 24/7 news carousel-of-darkness. Sadly, most news is bad news, and during a controversial election year it can also be fodder for controversy, vitriol, and the loss of civility with friends, family and neighbours. (Hint: You don’t need to totally disengage, but it’s good to be discerning about what you let in—and about how often you engage in debates with the people in your life.) Your work email. Your boss just had to email you at 9:30 p.m, again. The moment you jump out of the bath to write back is the moment work email becomes yet another source of noise. Are you feeling that noise hangover settle in? Don’t worry, you can kick off the new year with a different kind of diet — one that cuts the empty “brain calories” of digital distraction and gives you what you’re really craving: a more intentional life. Join my “Just Say No to Noise” Movement and tip the scales in the other direction. A few suggestions: Try going a week without social media. (We promise, you’ll survive.) A short detox from social media is a painless way to unplug and reclaim a lot of lost time. When the week is over, you can see if you even want to go back to occasional scrolling. Reduce temptation by “hiding” distracting devices from yourself. OK, you probably can’t hide your computer, but you can shut the office door. As for cellphones and tablets, treat them like what they are: gateways to digital distraction (and it is a very slippery slope). Find an out-of-the-way place to charge and store your devices so you’re not constantly reaching for them. Break the idiot-box “background noise” habit. It’s easy to mindlessly turn on the TV when you get home. Problem is, it’s broadcasting nonstop noise into your work-free hours. Instead, plan a time to watch your favorite shows. Daily exposure to the depressing litany of pain and conflict we call “news” isn’t making your life better. Neither is watching the “Fatty McButterpants” episode of King of Queens for the 50th time. (OK, we admit that one is pretty funny.)
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Set some work/life boundaries with the 7-to-7 rule. The company won’t crash if you stop answering emails around the clock. After 7 p.m., put away your devices for the night. Don’t pick them up again until 7 a.m. the next day. Insist on phone-free family dinners. Yes, the kids might whine at first, but soon enough they’ll get used to conversing with the out-of-touch “Boomers” and “Karens” at the table. And plan screen-free family fun days. For instance, make video games and TV completely off-limits every Continued on Page 6
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Product makers - Stop wrecking things that work If there’s one thing that drives me absolutely crazy, it’s when companies have a product that I use that works well, and then for some stupid reason they mess it up. Take, for instance, podcasts on current Apple devices. This was one of the killer applications of the original iPod, and has carried on through the age of the iPhone and iPad. Podcasts used to be handled by the iTunes app on your computer. When you subscribed to a podcast, iTunes would download it and store it locally on your hard drive. It wasn’t perfect, but it generally worked. But in recent years Apple saw fit to strip podcasts out and make it its own app on the devices. What I didn’t realize is the new system doesn’t work well with accessing old files kept on your computer. And that’s a big problem when the podcast has been discontinued. You don’t get more discontinued than when the beloved author of that podcast passes away. A Christmas tradition of ours is to listen to podcasts of The Vinyl Café, by the late Stuart McLean, one of the best things the Mother Corp has ever produced. His “Dave does the turkey” is priceless, and I have multiple podcast
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versions of it. But try as I might, there is no way I can get them on my new iPhone or my two-year-old iPad. Instead, I had to resurrect my son’s long retired fourth generation iPod, eight years old, just so I could copy the old podcasts to it. That’s because the old podcasts are no longer available online, but I still have them on my hard drives. On another front, I have been stewing for months about the recently redesigned Contigo water bottle I picked up at Costco this past fall. Several years ago, Contigo came up with what I would consider essentially perfect designs for water bottles and coffee travel mugs. They embraced a concept of failsafe design. Basically being failsafe means no matter what happens, it shouldn’t fail inadvertently. You have to purposely put that system into a perilous position. Its definition is “causing a piece of machinery or
other mechanism to revert to a safe condition in the event of a breakdown or malfunction.” For Contigo that meant you had to actively push the button that opened the valve to allow the fluid to flow. The second you release the button it closes up and won’t spill. Knock it over, nothing bad happens. Tip it upside down, same thing. But the most recent design, which Contigo calls “AUTOSPOUT Chug Technology,” would fall under what could be considered “fail-deadly.” In other words, you knock it over, and it will most assuredly spill. And this design most assuredly does. Three days ago I was prepping for a photo shoot. I had my water bottle on the floor and it got bumped. One fifth of its contents spilled in the three seconds it took me to pick it up. And this has been a common occurrence. The problem with “Chug Technology” lies
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Kon Mari and keys By Janet Beaubien Battleford
One thing about completing a Kon Mari method sort is that it works and keys are one of the great discoveries you’ll make if you get a grip on the project and persist. About a quarter of the way through the work, and it is work, you’ll be astonished to see that whole shelves, especially top shelves are somehow empty. There’s space where there wasn’t any before you started. The method reverses old ways of thinking: you can keep whatever you enjoy and this includes all those little useless keys you didn’t realize you still own. I mean, who can throw out a key? This is not to say you won’t smirk before you start to tell everybody the big sorting project will be a snap because, see, you already Kon Mari’d your socks. Let’s admit there will be moments when you’ll find yourself clutching an unsorted, unlabelled box of stuff and you’ll say you’re “keeping all of this,” which, alas, you aren’t, if you’re going to follow the rules. One at a time, you’re going to hold every single item in the box, and eventually even the box and ask yourself questions. This will unearth untold levels of memory and stories. In the bottom of at least one of those boxes you’re going to find a key. You will ask yourself if this key brings you joy. No, first of all you’ll probably wonder if you’ve ever seen that key before. Does it belong to you? Why is the key here? For that matter, why do
people have keys? What is the meaning of keys? Remember when that student said something about keys that made you think? He was travelling and he said “he had no keys.” He had no keys or swipe cards or codes for anything like a locker or luggage, not even keys for a something with wheels or a door to a workplace, a house or a room. How often does somebody in our culture find themselves without a key of some kind? Well, not often and if we are without keys, it can catapult us into panic. I suppose some day the only thing we’ll need for access to where we’re allowed to go will be some sort of personal identity implant and that, just like old fashioned keys, will also be all about authority and responsibility and rules and social order in general. In ancient times, when the king was going to be away, he handed his keys to his second in command, his most trustworthy steward. This won’t explain the little key in the back of the drawer. Maybe it fits in the trunk of sentimental stuff that still has to be sorted? Maybe it goes in the lock to the painted shut side door to the garage? Maybe it’s one of your very first keys. Remember the first key you owned? You’re allowed to keep a sentimental key. If it brings you joy. What about the mystery key on the shoelace? What could the words on little illegible note that’s attached to it mean? You can’t get rid of a perfectly good shoelace. Or the packaging where you wrote the combination for the ... where did you put that lock?
in the fact the button no longer opens it up when depressed, then closes it when released. Instead, it flips open a mammoth hole large enough to put your thump in, and stays open. You have to purposely close the mechanism to return it to a safe, non-spilling configuration. The result has been I’ve spilled on papers on the table, in my truck multiple times and everywhere else you can possibly imagine. Contigo took their most important competency, and spilled it all over the floor. I bought nine of these bottles from Costco, thinking they would be fine. They are not, and I will never, ever buy this design again. Then there’s surround sound. About 15 years ago, it was all the rage, but for the last few years, it has vanished. Around 13 years ago we got our first “home theatre in a box.” It was cheap, but it worked, for a while, at least. It had a DVD player, built in amplifier, five surround speakers and a subwoofer. About nine years ago we upgraded to a better system, with a built-in Blu-ray player and a 30pin iPod dock, you know, to listen to podcasts on. This involved an arduous installation of speaker wires throughout the living room. But the surround sound effect was worth it and enjoyable. After about five years, the Blu-ray player died, but the surround sound still worked. So we picked up another Blu-ray player and used the existing home theatre system for the surround sound. But then, it, too, died. And try as I might, I
So much for spill-proof design. This is my most recent Contigo water bottle, two seconds after being tipped over. Photo by Brian Zinchuk
could not buy a new home theatre in a box, anywhere. I looked at audio visual stores. I scoured Amazon. Nada. Indeed, I’ve found you can hardly find a simple Blu-ray player in many stores these days. The salespeople told me everyone is going to streaming. Well, that’s great, except when you have an extensive Blu-ray and DVD collection, already paid for. Or you might not have streaming at the cabin or the grandparents’ place. And you might not want to pay, again, for a movie you already own. Now all the stores are pushing the latest trend – expensive soundbars. But
knowing what little I know about physics, there is no way a soundbar can make up for the spatial positioning of a proper surround sound system. Can’t be done. The few models of home theatre in a box still on Amazon include an integrated DVD player, but no Blu-ray. I could buy a stand-alone surround sound system, at double or more what I paid for the integrated home theatre system. Stop messing with what works, or I might end up crying over spilt milk. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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Battlefords Kiwanis Club supports local causes Submitted
Dec. 9, The Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords held a donation dinner at Blend Restaurant. At this function, $17,500
was handed out to seven charities in the Battlefords. These charities were the Empty Stock Fund, Boys and Girls Club, Catholic Family Services, Battlefords Union Hospital
Foundation, The Lighthouse, Battlefords Training and Education Centre and the Canadian Mental Health Association. A member from each charity was present to re-
ceive the donation and make a small presentation about their specific charity. It was an informative evening with some enjoyable socializing before and after the event.
The Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords commends all charities, in the area, not just these seven, for all their hard work and sacrifice in helping the community. The group hopes to
hold another such dinner in another six months. The Kiwanis Club of The Battlefords wishes everyone in the Battlefords all the best in the New Year.
Don Salie of the Kiwanis Club and Mona Leece, executive director of BTEC.
Dave Echel of the Kiwanis Club and Jane Zielke de Montbrun, executive director of the Battlefords branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Photos submitted
Jim West, president of the Kiwanis Club, and Erin Katerynych, executive director of the Empty Stocking Fund.
Don Backus of the Kiwanis Club and Claudette McGuire, executive director of the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.
Jim West, president of the Kiwanis Club, and Kim Morrison, executive director of Catholic Family Services.
Don Salie of the Kiwanis Club and Tracey Reimer, executive director of The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords.
Nester Brunwald of the Kiwanis Club and Nicole Combres, executive director of the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club.
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The New Year’s Noise Diet Continued from Page 4 Wednesday and Friday. Yes, even if the kids swear they have no homework. Instead, do something fun or productive as a family. Play a board game. Go bowling or skating. Cook a great meal together. Volunteer at the local animal shelter. Heck, maybe even read. Learn to save your “appetite” for the stuff that really matters. Your “appetite” is really your attention span, and it’s your most precious resource. Filling up on headlines, emails and social media means there’s little left over for doing the deep and meaningful work that helps you reach big goals at work and in your
personal life. Before you cozy into an hour of lurking on your ex’s Facebook page, close the laptop and find something productive to do and choose some meaningful goals to pursue. When you are able to sharpen and aim your focus, you can do some impressive &%$#. Want to start a website? Get a better job? Learn to code? These “North Star” goals are the best incentive to rethink your relationship with noise and see how your life changes. We don’t realize that very often our addiction to information is the thing holding us back from getting a huge promotion, becoming valedictorian or training for a marathon,
but that’s exactly what happens as time passes. Once you think of it this way, it’s so much easier to put yourself on a noise diet. Make this the year you take back your time and use it to do something that matters. About the Author: Joseph McCormack is the author of NOISE: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus. He is passionate about helping people gain clarity when there is so much competing for attention. He is a successful marketer, entrepreneur and author. His first book, BRIEF. To learn more, visit www.noisethebook. com.
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‘Sharing the Warmth’ with Battlefords Interval House
of the Battlefords MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY TO THE WORLD
1391 - 100th Street. North Battleford, SK
(306) 446-8800
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
www.remaxbattlefords.com
Kayla Petersen
Owner / REALTOR®
Owner / Branch Manager
Elaine Elder
Dorothy Lehman
Shawna Schira-Kroeker REALTOR®
Donations made to SaskEnergy’s “Share the Warmth” program at Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s 2019 Festival of Trees have been accepted by Battlefords Interval House. Battlefords Interval House is a shelter for women and their children fleeing abuse. When doing so, they often have little time to collect essential items such as warm clothes for the cold winter months. The BUHF is especially grateful to all the members of the community who generously donated to help others and want to thank them all. Pictured are Shauna McGifford of the BUH Foundation, Joan Dutton and Nevenka Vas of Battlefords Interval House. Photo submitted
BRSI recognizes staff for years of service
Wally Lorenz
Brett Payne
Owner / Broker
REALTOR®
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1772 110th Street, North Battleford
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At its annual Christmas celebration on Dec. 18, Battlefords Residential Services Inc. recognized a total of 16 employees and board members for their length of service with the agency with five five-year service awards, two 10year service awards presented, two 15-year service awards, one 20-year service award, four 25-year service awards presented and two 35-year service awards presented. BRSI is a non-profit community based organization and a Canada Revenue Agency registered charity that provides residential, day programming
and supported living services to individuals in our community who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities. BRSI provides these services through the operation of six residential group homes, providing care for 35 individuals, Supported Living Program for 11 individuals and a day program (BRIDGE) for 11 individuals. The five-years sservice award recipients included employees Harpreet Asahan, Mary Grace Baraoidan, Jose Micalnio, Anabelle Macaso and board member Carolyn Monette. The 10-year service award recipients included employee Belinda Kuhmayer and board member Pat Hancock. There were two 15-year service award recipients,
employees Shelly Gallant and Sylvia Peterson. The lone 20-year service award recipient was employee Kim Schell. The 25-year service award recipients were employees Tracy Clarke, Andrew Horacki, Brenda Lennie and Sheryl Herle. The two 35-year service award recipients were chairperson Yvonne Nyholt and BRSI Executive Director Deborah Bartlett. Nyholt expressed her thanks and appreciation to each of the award recipients for their dedication to the agency and the individuals they support. To find out more about BRSI check out their Facebook Page or for more specific information about the programs and services offered, contact the main office at 306-446-8830.
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1525 93rd Street, North Battleford
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RM of Spiritwood, 2 Quarters (NW-02-49-09-W3 and NE-0349-09-W3) of pasture land, fenced, good permanent water source with the Shell River running through the property. Also available is 2 adjoining quarters of lease land (SE and NE-1149-09-W3) transferrable with application and approval to the Sask Ag Ministry of Agriculture. Call for more information.
SHAWNA SCHIRA-KROEKER MLS®SK788380 $175,000 RM of North Battleford 949 sq. ft.
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This beautiful restored character home has been brought back to life with amazing craftsmanship combined with elegant and efficient design. This 1928 Eatons home has two bedrooms on the main floor and a 4-pc bath. Main floor features quality hardwood flooring throughout dining, living room and bedrooms. Living room is open to dining area and is accented by an electric fireplace. The bright and open feel is due to the abundance of natural light from the new windows (2010). The kitchen has ample cupboard and counter space as well as a pantry for added storage. All appliances are included. The second floor has 2 large bedrooms and a true 4-pc bathroom with tile floor, jet tub, and tiled shower. Upstairs bedrooms have large walk-in closet and hardwood floors. The exterior of the house has been wrapped with one and a half inch styrofoam insulation and vinyl siding. Main water and sewer line were redone in 2011. Single detached garage in back. Majority of renovations were done in 20102011 from wiring, plumbing, drywall, and tons more. All new water and sewer lines to the street. Call for your private showing.
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Take a look at this well cared for 1474 square foot family home on the west side of North Battleford. The upper level offers a large living room with a fire place, a bright dining room, a huge kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, three large bedrooms, and a four piece bath. The lower level has a family room, a three piece bath, laundry/storage room, work shop/hobby room, and access to the attached garage. All appliances are included, the shingles are about two years old, and the water heater is new. This home is close to schools and the Kinsmen Park. Call today for more info.
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Location, Location-- close to the Comprehensive High School and city recreation facilities. This home having 2 plus 1 bedrooms has had a lot of TLC with a number of upgrades over the past 6 years including all main level windows, kitchen cabinets and contour tops, bath tub surround and fixtures, H/E furnace, water heater, back yard fencing on two sides, 14 x 16 deck, shingles (2yrs) insulation and vinyl siding. The dirt from the exterior concrete basement walls was removed, weeping tile placed next to the footings and the exterior concrete walls were water sealed and then backfilled. This home is move in ready, give us a call for a showing.
This story replaces last week’s, which was submitted in error.
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Have you been looking for a quiet, peaceful acreage to call home, at a reasonable price? Well look no further, this beautiful piece of property is only located 20 min south of Battleford on the old Hwy 4. It has amazing views of the sunrise and large yard to enjoy the nice days. The home is fully finished upstairs and downstairs, has a double attached garage, a barn for all the animals, and a large shop with huge overhead door to fit anything inside. Do not miss out on this amazing deal, call today!
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WALLY LORENZ MLS®SK793335
Randall Cote
REALTOR®/Assoc. Broker
RM of Buffalo
Great home in the heart of Cut Knife! Located on Steele Street, this 3 bed, 2 bath home has lots of space. Open kitchen, dining, living room makes it feel very large. Some new windows in the home. The kitchen is bright and airy, hosting white cabinetry. Lower level has family room, bedroom and a bath to be completed (has been started). Have your morning coffee on the front veranda, or enjoy it on the back patio. Large yard with huge storage shed. Newer shingles and vinyl siding on the house are a bonus! Small community, but close to larger centers. This one is priced to sell so give us a call today!
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Shane Murdoch
REALTOR®
MARLENE KOTCHOREK MLS®SK762343
Nicole Lovell
Owner/ REALTOR®
409 Steele Street, Cut Knife
720 sq. ft.
Service Awards – back row: Belinda Kuhmayer, Sheryl Herle, Kim Schell, Carolyn Monette, Pat Hancock, Brenda Lennie, Jose Macalino, Sylvia Peterson, Shelly Gallant; seated - Deborah Bartlett and Yvonne Nyholt. Photo submitted
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Very well cared for home on a quiet street. This home located on 93 Street has been very well maintained. Main floor features a large living room, spacious kitchen, dining area, main bath and 3 bedrooms. Lower level there is an oversized rec room, another bedroom, laundry room and utility room. This home has had many upgrades in recent years. Some of the windows have been replaced. Both the furnace and water heater have been replaced. For an added bonus it has a 20x24 detached garage It has central air conditioning and central vac. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher include. This home shows pride in ownership everywhere you look. It is surrounded by both catholic and public schools Take a close look before it is too late.
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NICOLE LOVELL 306-753-7337
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NICOLE LOVELL 306-753-7337
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National Farmers Union marks 50th anniversary Submitted
tiquing the 1969 federal Task Force Report on Agriculture. The NFU denounced the basic philosophy of the report, which proposed a two-thirds reduction in the number of family farmers nationally. NFU president Roy Atkinson was arrested during a massive tractor blockade protesting the P.E.I. government’s refusal to meet with the NFU to discuss proposals for taxfree farm fuel, low-interest loans and legislations to stop corporate encroachment into farming. A total of 7,500 farmers marched in Regina in 1970 demonstrating support for orderly marketing. In an effort to gain the right to bargain collectively for milk prices, the NFU initiated a boycott of Kraft to raise awareness about problems faced by family farmers. The members of the NFU – farm families and their urban allies – have racked up a long and impressive list of victories, including: blocking the introduction of GM wheat, gaining recognition for the contribution of farm women, defending Canadians’ rights to save seeds, keeping GM dairy hormones out of Canadian milk, defending supply management and fighting for the Canadian Wheat Board, winning changes to the tax
For more than 50 years, the National Farmers Union members have been on the front lines, defending farmers’ interests and advocating for better ways. Members of the organization gathered in Winnipeg in November for the NFU’s 50th annual convention. The NFU has taken on, and often won, difficult but critical struggles within the Canadian agricultural and food systems. The late Roy Atkinson of Landis, the founding president, went to China in 1970 and returned advocating trade between the two countries. Prior to ’69, provincial unions were finding themselves at a disadvantage when working with the federal government. In an effort to solve the problem, the unions created a co-ordinating body that led to the founding of the National Farmers Union. Marcella Pedersen commented that in the early years conventions were one week long, hammering out policies that all farmers across Canada could agree upon. Marcella was instrumental in getting the NFU to support farm women by supplying child care at conventions. The NFU took a lead role in exposing and cri-
systems and stopping railway attempts to raise grain freight rates. Gil Pedersen, as former Saskatchewan regional coordinator, was instrumental in submitting a minority report to the federal Safety Net Review Committee (1988-90) regarding GRIP (Gross Revenue Insurance Program) and NISA (Net Income Stabilization Account). Grip was based on percentage of yearly previous revenues and had no bearing on the cost of production. NISA was based on a savings plan for farmers who could afford it, and neither had any bearing on wild fluctuations of farmers’ returns, which it should have been addressing. Within Canada and internationally, the NFU is making a difference on the front line issues of our times. NFU members have been advocating for climate change action for 20 years. NFU leaders were key to developing and spreading the ideas of food sovereignty and agroecology, and they provided indepth analysis of trade deal implications for farmers and larger society. The NFU shared knowledge of Canada’s supply management system to struggling dairy farmers in the United States and Europe. Members stand in solidarity with indigenous land protectors and migrant farm workers within Canada and abroad. The NFU is pushing back against land grabbing by farmland investment corporations and advocating for policies that would rebuild the farm population and bring better quality of life to rural communities. NFU members of all ages are working to create the conditions for young and new farmers to suc-
ceed and in turn be able to pass their own legacy of accomplishments on to future generations. Over the past five decades, the work of the NFU has put billions of dollars into the pockets of fam-
ily farmers across Canada, countered rural isolation and created a positive vision for Canadians’ common future. Members can look back with pride and look forward to the next 50 years knowing they will
face serious challenges as well as many opportunities for NFU members to work together building stronger communities and advocating for sound policies that will support sustainable farms.
Five NFU members who attended the founding convention in l969: unknown, Urban Laughlin (P.E.I), Gil Pedersen (Sask.), Wilfred (Butch) Harder (Man.) and Vern Robbie (Sask.).
The next generation of farmers: Mandy Melnyk (Alta.), Randall Affleck (P.E.I.), Karen Pedersen (Sask.), Boyd Dyck (Sask.), Martha Robbins (Sask.), Cory Ollika (Alta.) and Michelle Melnyk (Alta.).
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North Stars look to 2020 By John Cairns Staff Reporter
No doubt about it, the Battlefords North Stars will be sad to see 2019 go, because it had been such an outstanding year for them. Any year can be considered “good” when you win a Canalta Cup title. But the team has not rested on its laurels as they began the new 201920 season on fire. The team had a seven game win streak to start the new season, and later mounted a 15-game winning streak that briefly allowed them to take over first place in the Junior A rankings across Canada. The club has cooled off since then, but they still enter 2020 in very good shape. As of Dec. 30 the North Stars stood at 30 wins, six losses and two draws for 62 points, 11 ahead of the
Flin Flon Bombers for first in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The Global Ag Risk Solutions division “race” is more like a runaway, as the North Stars lead the second-place Humboldt Broncos by 25 points. While the North Stars enjoy a big lead in the overall standings, that has not translated into individual statistical dominance from any one North Stars player. Instead, the club has benefitted from a balanced attack, with multiple lines contributing and numerous players scoring goals. As 2019 ends, five North Stars are ranked in the league’s top 20 goal scorers. The top points-getter for the club, ranked eighth overall in the league. is Rylan Nivon with 10 goals and 31 assists for 41 points. Right behind him in ninth spot is forward
Quintin Loon-Stewardson, who is the club’s leading goal scorer with 23 goals. His 17 assists take him up to 40 points. Ranked 16th is Matthias Urbanski with 13 goals and 23 assists, 18th is Elijah Loon-Stewardson with 13 goals and 22 assists and 20th is Austin Becker with 13 goals and 20 assists. Becker also enjoyed a sixgame goal-scoring streak in September in which he scored seven goals and got two assists. Right on Becker’s heels is captain Matthew Fletcher, tied with him at 33 points with seven goals and 26 assists. Ben Hiltz and Seth Summers each have 30 points. Hiltz’s totals include the 11 goals and 11 assists with the Weyburn Red Wings before coming to the Battlefords in a trade. Since the trade Hiltz has
two goals and six assists with the North Stars. The runaway leader in the league scoring race so far is Chantz Petruic of Yorkton, who has an incredible 44 goals and 35 assists for 79 points. Flin Flon’s Cole Rafuse was second with 27 goals and 36 assists for 63 points, with Alec Malo third with 11 goals and 51 assists. In the goaltending department, the North Stars have seen solid performances from Parker Rey and Adam Dmyterko this season. Rey has a 2.32 goals-against average in 13 games with a record of 9-21. Dmyterko has a goalsagainst of 2.50, but an even more impressive record of 13-2-1. Leading the league so far has been Ryan Ouellette of Yorkton, with a 2.05 goals against average and a record of 14-2-1.
Combines and Blues back-to-back By John Cairns Staff Reporter
It was business as usual this weekend for the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League, with their schedule loaded with five games. Two of the games involved back-to-back contests be-
tween the two Battlefordsbased teams, the Meota Combines and the Battleford Beaver Blues. On Friday the Combines drew first blood by beating the Blues 4-2 at the North Battleford Civic Centre. The Combines got goals from Levin Floen, Brett
Miller, Brody Tatchell and Blake Tatchell in the win. In the rematch Saturday, the Blues scored a 5-4 victory. Despite Brody Tatchell’s two goals and two assists for Meota, the Blues prevailed on goals from Kevin Bendall, Kolby Heidt, Cody Kalyn, Blake
The Combines and Wheatkings were in action Monday at the Civic Centre. Photo by John Cairns
Oborowsky and Keegan Sparrow. In other league action, Spiritwood beat Radisson 8-6 Friday night. Anthony Radke had a hat tick for Spiritwood while Scott Haggarty scored twice. Radisson’s Ryan Rothenburger scored two. Other Saturday action saw Maymont win on the road in Spiritwood 4-3, and Perdue beat Glaslyn 8-6. Monday, the Combines beat the Radisson Wheatkings 9-3 at the Civic Centre, with Bryce Gadzke and Vince Sauvie scoring two goals each. As the year ends, the Beaver Blues hold on to first place in the league with seven wins and two losses, two points ahead of Meota, who have a 6-2 record. Five games are scheduled for Friday and Saturday including Meota hosting Maymont on Friday.
This photo shows how important it is to have the right shoes. The sole must be narrow to allow for safe grips in stunting. A supple sole is required for balancing when you are standing on another person’s palm. Photo submitted by Rhea Good
The right shoes By Rhea Good As the sport of cheerleading has evolved, so has the gear. Photos from cheerleading archives in the 1960s show the cheerleading girls wearing their everyday saddle shoes. When cheerleading entered the realm of televised professional sport, some squads adopted highheeled boots, ala Dallas cheerleaders. Heeled fashion boots do not allow for tumbling or stunting, so if you see a “cheer” team wearing boots, it is actually a pom squad or a dance team. Cheerleading does not require specialized footwear other than basic running shoes with a bendable sole. Most cheer teams commit to the colour white for competitions. Serious cheerleaders will probably get the sportspecific cheerleading shoes by Nike, Varsity or Nfinity. What makes a white running shoe a cheerleading shoe? Imagine a court shoe blended with a ballet slipper – that would be a cheer shoe. The sole of the shoe is as minimal
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as it can be to provide support, but also allow for small hands to hold the feet of the tops. Cheerleading shoes are super light; many brands will bring kitchen scales to sales events to compare weights of shoes. But, the shoes also need to be sturdy enough to handle changes in terrain. Any cheer team might be practicing or performing in a school gym, outdoor football field or on a sprung floor at a cheerleading competition. After decades of ballet-slipper meets court shoe styles, a new trend in cheerleading footwear is high-tops, usually with two Velcro straps at the ankle. The small-scale shoe sole remains, but the hightop style has become popular even in colours other than white. What ever you do in life – you gotta have the right pair of shoes!
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Ionic Lodge No. 31 holds installation of officers
Ionic Lodge No. 31 principal officers for 2020 from left to right: W. Bro. Rodney Munn, Junior Warden; W. Bro Arturo Galman, Worshipful Master; Bro. Kevin Garner, Senior Warden; W. Bro. Mark Barclay, Immediate Past Master.
Submitted Ionic Lodge No. 31 open installation of the 2020 officers and the ceremonial supper that followed was conducted on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 14 at the North Battleford Masonic Temple. While the installation of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge was concluded the previous evening behind closed doors, the public was invited to the open installation ceremony for the remaining lodge officers. Worshipful Brother Arturo Galman was thus installed as the Master of the Lodge for the ensuing 2020
year. Having originally received his Master Mason Degree in 2011 from the Juan Sumulong Memorial Lodge No. 169 in the Philippines, Brother Galman and his family moved to the Battlefords where he affiliated with the Ionic Lodge a year later. He has served both as a junior and principal officer in preparation for his current role. The installation was well attended by members of the lodge and their families. Numerous visitors were also present, including a large contingent of Filipino Brethren from Saskatoon and area who assisted in conducting the
Officers present at Ionic Lodge No. 31 Installation from left to right: W. Bro. Gordon Yarde, Bro. Gordon Whitton, W. Bro. Mark Barclay, M. W. Bro. Don Finan, Bro. Kevin Garner, Bro. Alvin Laudinez, W. Bro. Arturo Galman Master of the Lodge, Bro. Marlon Francisco, W. Bro. Rod Munn, W. Bro. Peter Hogger, Rt. W. Bro. Kevin Monsebroten, Bro. Trevor Horton, Bro. Mariano Ong. Photos submitted
ceremony. Lodge officers were called individually and conducted before the Installing Master, Most Worshipful Brother Don Finan. In turn, each was duly installed receiving the symbols of that office. Once installations were concluded, W. Bro. Mark Barclay, the Immediate Past master of the lodge, spoke to those gathered regarding the background of Freemasonry. Brother Mariano Ong, newly installed Junior
Deacon, then spoke about the rich history and development of Masonry from a Philippine perspective. After the ceremony, members and guests retired to the lower hall for a supper consisting of numerous traditional Filipino dishes complete with a roasted pig. The authentic meal was catered by the Saskatoon and North Battleford Filipino brethren. Entertainment accompanied the evening social, which included video pre-
sentations and music. As officers of the lodge, W. Bro. Galman and his team continue the long tradition of Freemasonry in this community. Ionic Lodge No. 31 received its Charter in 1907 from the newly formed Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan. Meetings were held in various buildings in the Battlefords throughout the years, until the current 92nd Street Masonic Temple was built and dedicated in 1961. Masonry itself is a truly global
fraternity of like-minded Brethren, with over 200 jurisdictions worldwide. While not a service organization per se, Freemasonry is charitable and offers its members an opportunity for giving, learning, and self-improvement. Ionic Lodge, through its Memory Box program, donates to the BUH Birthing Unit financially, as well as providing memory boxes for mothers and families to hold keepsakes at the loss of their child.
Christmas week offers up goodies and fellowship By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
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A team and sleigh provided by Jordan and Jeanette Hauk brought Santa to the Co-op.
Santa at the Co-op in Borden Dec. 21 with Cody Greenslade. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
of Annie Pidwerbesky, Saskatoon and formerly of Borden, who passed away Dec. 23 at the age of 87 years. The service was to be held Dec. 30 in Saskatoon with burial at
Borden Cemetery. Annie is survived by four children – Stephanie (Dennis), Iris (Kim), Eugene and Ernie, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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It’s the time of year when communities are buzzing with holiday cheer, people begin to decorate their homes and consider getting a Christmas tree. If you’d like to prolong the holiday spirit and share the gift of Fri, thru Thu 7:30 giving with wildlife, then Matinees Sat/Sun 1:45 the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has a suggestion. This year, instead of bringing your old Christmas tree to the Fri, thru Thu 7:15 curb, the not-for-profit, Matinees Sat/Sun 1:30 private land conservation group suggests putting it in your own backyard. Dan Kraus, NCC’s senior conservation Fri, thru Thu 7:00 biologist, says leaving it Matinees Sat/Sun 1:15 in your backyard over the winter can provide many benefits for backyard wildlife. Your tree can provide important habitat Fri, thru Thu 6:45 for bird populations during the winter months, Matinees Sat/Sun 1:00 especially on cold nights and during storms. The first step in letting nature help you recycle your Christmas tree is to put it anywhere in the backyard. Prop it up near another tree, against a fence or lay it in your garden. You “Colin from Lakeland can even get the family Library Region HQ involved by redecorating it heck recommends the book Midnight with pine cones filled with It Out! in Chernobyl: The Untold peanut butter, strings of Story of the World’s Greatest peanuts and suet for birds Nuclear Disaster by Adam to enjoy. These delicious Higginbotham – “A riveting decorations will provide true account about the 1986 Lakeland food for birds while they reactor meltdown at the Library find shelter in the tree. Chernobyl nuclear power plant www.lakeland.lib.sk.ca “Evergreens offer a safe and how this event still impacts us today.” place for birds to rest while they visit your feeder,” says Kraus. “Another benefit is that if you leave the tree in your garden over the summer, it will continue to provide habitat for wildlife and improve your soil as it decomposes.” By spring, the tree will have lost most of its needles, resembling a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Simply cut the tree branches, lay them where spring flowers are starting to emerge in your garden and place the trunk on soil, but not on top of the flowers. Kraus says the tree branches and trunk can provide habitat, shelter wildflowers, hold moisture and help build the soil, $ mimicking what happens with dead STK#9783A trees and branches in a forest. Toads will seek shelter under the log, and insects, including pollinators such as carpenter bees, will burrow into the wood. 306-445-7799 1-888-677-4333 “By fall, the branches and trunk www.rainbowtoyota.com will begin to decompose and turn into
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Families create warm memories over the holidays By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
I lost weight without even trying. A special diet, you ask? None. I spent a month at the home of my son Greg and his fiancée Kelly Yanko in Saskatoon dog sitting, while they enjoyed a vacation in Thailand and Indonesia. Amigo is a large blue healer mix male and Myrtle is a sixmonth-old Australian herd dog. Taking these two for two to three walks a day kept me active. Christmas Day is now in the past, and I hope all readers of this newspaper had a pleasant experience during the holiday season. In the next few weeks I’ll be calling some Mayfair people who want to share their Christmas family gatherings with others. It is nice to stay “connected” with one another. Better yet, contact me at 306445-992 or 306-481-4570 or text me. News from neighbours Francis and Gerald Ewanchuck from Whitkow: Gerald and I with all of our five children and significant others attended
Christmas Eve mass at All Saint’s Mayfair Roman Catholic Church. One of the highlights was the three children of eldest son Justin and wife Adrienne participated in the children’s nativity scene. Jarrett, the eight year old, was Joseph, his younger sisters, Danica and Page, were beautiful angels. They reside in Regina and stayed for a few days, enjoying outdoor activities on the family farm. Candace, the eldest daughter, lives in Spiritwood where she is employed by Fast Genetics. Her boyfriend is a third-year pharmacy student at the University of Saskatchewan. Brandon, wife and two-year-old daughter live at Blackstrap Lake. He teaches at Walter Murray Collegiate and Jenna is employed at the University of
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Saskatchewan Daughter, Brittany, along with husband Mike Ciona and 11-month-old daughter thoroughly enjoyed the evening mass. Britt is a student at the University of Saskatchewan for her second degree in finance, after working at a credit union for several years. Her husband Mike is an announcer with CTV on the morning show “Morning Alive.” The youngest family member, 23-year-old Tiandra, has two more years before earning a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. As a point of interest, she and her mother made 3,000 perogies for a fundraiser. Tiandra, in the future, will be volunteering in a vet clinic in Thailand. Her boyfriend, who is a former Battlefords North Stars player, is employed as a power engineer in Cold Lake, Alta. The Ewanchuks, their children and five grandchildren enjoyed precious
family gatherings. Gerald’s father, Walter, is living at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford and enjoyed seeing the grandchildren on these special occasions. Mom, Stella, a former school teacher, keeps busy volunteering in many organizations. Fran’s mother, Dorothy Youst, a former postmistress at Mayfair, resides at Caleb Village in North Battleford. Faye and Keith Liebaert celebrated Christmas for two days with all of their four children: eldest son Kevin, Lauren and four children of Mayfair; Michelle Chad and three children from Flin Flon, Man.; Janelle, Mathew Johnson and two daughters from North Battleford; and Ryan, who just completed an electrician course from Saskatchewan Polytechnique in Moose Jaw. He enjoyed being at home to play tricks and tease his nieces and nephews and to act like a kid himself.
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patiently in a 600-person line-up to get hotel vouchers from Air Canada, who cancelled a flight to Hawaii due to mechanical problems. The trip resumed the next day. They toured most popular attractions – Leoda’s Restaurant, Hanna tour of waterfalls, lush landscapes including exotic flowers and ocean views, hula show with batons on fire, banyan tree that was planted in 1873 and is the largest tree in the United States, walked the Lahalna board walk and stopped at Diner’s Drive-ins and Dives. They also toured Pearl Habour where the Japanese bombed the United States Navy on Dec. 7, 1941. Leslie, Karen and Sharon took a one-hour helicopter tour of Maui on the last day. Happy new year, everyone and thank you for the phone calls and cards from those who follow the Mayfair news.
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Condolences to the Liebaerts’ relative Shelley Ross Bachelder from North Battleford, who lost her 58-year-old sister suddenly just a week before Dec. 25. Shelley also stayed at their place for four days of nonstop excitement. Michelle, Chad and their four children left from Liebaerts’ a couple days after Christmas for a one-week Caribbean cruise. Chad’s mom of Flin Flon surprised them with this holiday gift. Seven members of the Babiy family holidayed in Hawaii one month ago. Sharon said her daughter Kim Brochu of Hafford did the planning of the holiday Sharon had always dreamed of. Here is Sharon’s story of the trip. Holidaying together were Peter and Sharon, Kim and husband Marc, Peter’s nephew Leslie Babiy from Vancouver and niece Karen and husband Daryl of Medicine Hat, Alta. One snag was standing
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Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the auditorium for fun music and movement! At the North Battleford Library. Note: we are only open for this event.
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Time for Tots For ages 18 months to 3 years. at the North Battleford Library. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories and rhymes.
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rebates will be lower than projected, meaning Canadians commuting to work, harvesting their crops, and running their businesses will feel the pinch. At least by prioritizing a tax cut, the Trudeau Liberals signalled that they recognize regular people are struggling and tried to find a way to help them out a little by leaving a few more bucks in their pockets. Unfortunately, many provincial and municipal governments have different plans for that money: they want to redirect it right into their own coffers. Bracket creep – where inflation bumps taxpayers into higher tax brackets even though they aren’t earning more money in real terms – is still a big problem in Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Even worse, this year Alberta decided to deliberately de-index their tax brackets from inflation, thereby hitting taxpayers with a sneaky bracket creep tax hike. The situation is even more dire at the municipal level with many city councils jacking up property taxes. Vancouver raised property taxes by a whopping seven per cent
while Calgary – which this past summer approved a $275-million subsidy for a new arena for the Flames – raised its rates by 7.5 per cent. In Toronto, where Mayor John Tory broke a promise to keep any increases in line with inflation, council voted to increase its building levy by eight per cent over the next six years. Halifax raised taxes by 2.3 per cent while approving $20 million for a CFL football stadium. Thankfully, there are at least a few governments not determined to claw back the small mercies the feds are offering. The Ontario government is holding the line on taxes while it grapples with getting its deficit under control and many residents of Newfoundland and Labrador will see significant tax relief after a temporary deficit reduction levy expires this year. It’s encouraging that the Trudeau Liberals made a tax cut their first order of business after being re-elected. Here’s hoping that in 2020, more governments get into the same mindset – so that taxpayers won’t have to see more money put back in their pocket, only to see it immediately plucked away.
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Yearly predictions do not change anything Ed and Ruby are ending 2019 and beginning 2020 in Edmonton with their family this holiday season. My old neighbour in Saskatchewan has limited himself to three predictions for 2020. He has decided to concentrate on fewer predictions for the coming year, so when they come true, he will gain more respect. I tried to tell Ed that whether his predictions turn out to be true or false in the next year, that they will likely be ignored. In 1909, Nikola Tesla suggested, in an interview with the New York Times newspaper, that someday people would be walking around with phones in their pockets. Does it matter
house effect on the earth with it becoming a hothouse. He suggested solar power from sunlight as an alternate energy source to fossil fuels. We still have folks in 2020 dismissing According to Ed the harm of using fossil By Raymond Maher fuels and the effects of Cliwww.accordingtoed.com mate Change on our world. Every year, life haprevraymaher@accesscomm.ca pens. Some events like birth and death can change that in 2020 folks will be Boyle predicted that in the our lives significantly. Ed walking around with cell future diseases would be predicts three events in phones in their pockets and cured by organ transplanta- 2020 to watch for, the first hands? With their phones tion. being an agricultural trade in their hands, strangers People have been talkdeal with China. Second, hear their conversations all ing about Climate Change Canada takes Britain’s too clearly. for ages. In 1917 Alexander place in the European Every year folks always Graham Bell warned in Common Market. Third, forget who said what. a National Geographic a massive earthquake will People waiting for an organ article that the unchecked hit California, Oregon, and transplant do not care that burning of fossil fuels the Washington States, way back in 1660, Robert would result in a greenwith a fault line from San
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Francisco to Seattle. I hope Ed’s third prediction is not correct as that earthquake is a way too close to British Columbia. I look for predictions for the coming year that reflect both hope and reality. As the Bible says, “Anyone who is among the living has hope – even a live dog is better off than a dead lion.” Each year God provides us with our daily bread. Not only does God give us income and possessions but the ability to enjoy them and accept our lot in life. God gives us gladness of heart and peace of mind. People like to predict and speculate about the future, but only God knows the future, and no one can
say what is to come. The Bible affirms that every year will have times that are both high and low. The scriptures counsel: “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future.” Many spend each year toiling to get ahead and to have more wealth or possessions. They forget that babies come naked from their mothers’ wombs. As we are born, so we depart carrying nothing with us. Every rear, there is hope for the living in Jesus Christ. We know we will die but will come to life again as Jesus did.
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
306-446-1695
PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do
DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND MASS TIMES: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
ANGLICAN PARISH
306-445-5901
St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:30 a.m.
1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK
SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon
Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome
191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK
Hope Mennonite Fellowship
Battlefords Grace Community Church
1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
Pastor: Bill Hall
Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)
191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575
WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday
Church Phone 306-445-4181
Everyone Welcome
Battlefords Cowboy Church Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month
Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m. PASTOR - Rick Martin
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S
DIVINE LITURGY Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath
902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138
Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley
SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.
Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171
Everyone Welcome www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net
11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
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Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
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Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338
Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper
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Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church Box 10, Delmas, SK
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
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: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor James Kwon
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Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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Holiday Train Stops in Wilkie
Above, with whistles blowing and Canadian flags flying, the CP Holiday Train arrived in Wilkie Dec. 3. At right, Madeline Merlo opened up the Holiday Train show with “Wilkie are you ready to party!” Far right, Scott Helman closed the show getting youngsters singing and dancing to Jingle Bell Rock to end a perfect winter afternoon. Wilkie Food Bank received $3,000. Photos by Helen Urlacher
2019 turned out to be a remarkable year in Unity By Sherri Solomko
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Happy New Year. Wishing all our readers much health and happiness for 2020. Don’t forget, the grad class of 2020 will be out for their bottle drive Jan. 8. After a busy December in Unity and a busy 2019, Unity is ready for more activities in 2020. Here is a review of some of the things that made Unity so wonderful in 2019. Overall in 2019, Unity and provincial causes, benefitted from $255,248.59 representing fundraising done within the community or donations to projects, activities and organizations from businesses in
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the community One significant project was installation of Parkview Place generator thanks to more than $77,984 in donations. In the first quarter of 2019, Unity played host to 21 events that benefitted the community. . Twelve more events were hosted from mid-April to the end of October. The ball diamonds were the biggest contributor in summer hosting six events The Wall of Fame induction celebration event,
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Unity Western Days and a motocross circuit event round off those events. Volunteer hours, local economic spinoff and community pride are difficult to calibrate, but all this activity was beneficial to Unity’s well-being While the money wasn’t presented until November, the Knights of Columbus held a gala fundraiser event in March to benefit the Pattison Children’s Hospital and raised $17,757. A mental wellness barbecue in May raised $1,582. Delta Co-op earmarked the proceeds from their home centre barbecue in May towards the Unity Health Care Auxiliary, raising $1,000. At the Citizen of the Year banquet, the Unity
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Western Days committee presented $5,000 to the Unity Lions Club in recognition of their many years of service to rodeo days. The weekly “Chase the Ace” fundraiser continues until that elusive ace is found, which will deliver funding to the Unity Golf Club, Unity and District Heritage Museum, PAW park and KC Rescue. Other examples of community support: - 8th Avenue Estates and Prairie Moon Inn and Suites donated $500 each to the Unity Fire Department to help cover the costs of elevator rescue training and firefighter instructor training; - 3-on-3 ball hockey donated $7,250 to the Richardson Outdoor Recreation
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Park; - $50,000 came from Richardson Pioneer Ltd. and Unity Credit Union towards the purchase of a Zamboni; - Several donations combined with $30,500 from the Candace Heitt Memorial Run went to pathway improvements at the health centre and in the ball diamonds; - In early July, the Knights of Columbus presented proceeds from their 2018 charity appeal to the Unity Food Bank and Richardson Outdoor Recreation Park; - The 2005 German Pavilion passed on $600 to Parkview Place, $600 to LTC activities and $1,228 to Richardson Outdoor Recreation Park; - Delta Co-op donated $4,409 to Sask Central Victim Services from their Fuel Good Day promotion; - Oct. 12, Tyler Zunti Memorial Volleyball Tournament donated $2,800 to UCHS for scholarships and the school and $5,400 to mental health; - Unity Credit Union and Delta Co-op presented STARS with $1,135, proceeds from their trade show breakfast; - Unity Golf Club presented $9,000 towards purchase of a new fairway mower and $2,000 for a chilled water filling station at the Unity Community Centre; - Delta Co-op donated $6,000 in money and materials to hockey boards at the Richardson Outdoor Recreation Park, along with more than 65 volunteer hours; - Unity Credit Union pledged $3,000 towards the Richardson Outdoor Recreation Park hockey boards ,and more than a dozen hours of volunteer labour; - UCHS students sup-
port Telemiracle, donated $597.50 from football to mental wellness, topped off by $110 by SLC, SLC donated $295 to KC Rescue from their haunted hallway and $534 from a chilli cook off was split between the Terry Fox Foundation and the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital; - A haunted house created by volunteers donated $2,102 to KidSport Unity; - Hollyhock’s Greenhouse presented $1,038 to the Unity Legion representing proceeds of the Canadian Liberator tulip project; - Press Herald donated $175 to the Unity Fire Department and $170 to the Unity Legion; - UCHS students collected 1,867 lbs of food Halloween night with additional donations coming after that; - Mistletoe Magic’s silver collection supported Unity museum. In addition thousands of dollars in scholarships from community businesses and organizations are awarded to graduating students to assist with the costs of post-secondary education. The annual Secret Santa campaign is another demonstration of community generosity. Often community businesses donate either through dress down days or a “in lieu of gift” at staff social events. Recently Unity Credit Union donated $935 in dress-down-day funds to the Unity & District Food Bank. What is important to note in all of these donations is that none would have been possible without the collaborative efforts of organizers, hosts, sponsors, donors and those who support the events and activities hosted.
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Village lights up for contest at the lake By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
Christmas in over, but the bright lights are still on. The Meota Lakeshore Lions sponsored a Christmas lighting competition and earning first prize were Brenda and Bob Zurowski, second was Laura Johnston (Robert Iverson’s house) and third were Maurice and Florence Bru. The public appreciate all the efforts that went into this project. We’re sorry the fish fry had to be cancelled. We were looking forward to a good feed after all the turkey and ham we’ve eaten during the holidays. Sponsored by the local Lions, the community hall was the scene of Santa
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Claus Day Dec. 21 when about 35 children and adults gathered to spend a memorable afternoon together. Santa Claus appeared and presented each child with a candy bag and an orange, The Girl’s Club organized craft tables where the children enjoyed a variety of activities. The participants were treated to hot dogs, hot chocolate and cookies. The highlight of the day was riding in a wagon behind the beautiful team of Clydesdale horses brought into town
by Marcel Duhaime from Vawn. This day will be one of those childhood memories these folks will carry forever as special times. The hoar frost that settled on every tree and fence line stayed on all week, but as of Sunday it was starting to fall off. It has been a real-life winter wonderland and any drive in the country presented one little miracle after another, beauty you cannot describe. My daughter went to an outdoor wedding in Lethbridge, Alta. Saturday. There were lap robes available, but very few people used them. The temperature was a few degrees above zero. Can you imagine planning this not knowing how cold it might
be? I suspect they had a “Plan B.” The Meota Lions Club is sponsoring the January Noon Luncheon of soup and sandwiches on Jan. 17. This is being offered free in appreciation of the good support the community has always given the Lions’ Club. Real estate seems to be moving again in the village, as we hear Ross Morton’s house is sold, and Gladys Lehman’s house, too. We welcome all newcomers to the village and hope they will take part in activities offered. There must be at least two dozen icefishing shacks out on the lake. I see them going by loaded on a truck or towed behind, or a truck with a trailer and
A beautiful team of Clydesdale horses owned by Marcel Duhaime from Vawn was brought to Meota for Santa Day. Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson
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