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RCMP report to North Battleford city council Monday. Overall crime numbers for 2018 in North Battleford are on the way down, with calls for service down about four per cent. As well, there were encouraging numbers from his report about the first month of the Police and Crisis Team. The Police and Crisis Team (PACT) was established Dec. 12 and provides first response to persons suffering from mental health and addictions issues. In that first month, 17 calls were diverted away from the emergency room, freeing up 85 man hours that would have otherwise been spent by RCMP members who would have had to wait for medical assistance alongside those affected

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North Battleford City Hall continues to work towards putting together a new remuneration policy for council. A draft remuneration policy was before council Monday after being discussed at planning committee a week earlier. But it has been tabled to the next council meeting, mainly to allow time for administration to come back with some further numbers impacting one aspect of the policy: setting the compensation levels. An independent fiveperson committee had come up with the proposed new policy, which would tie the compensation of the mayor and council to that of provincial members of the legislative assembly. That is a change from the previous policy tying compensation to that of the city manager. The stumbling block is coming up with a percent-

age. The original wording had called for the mayor’s compensation to be set at 70 per cent of that of provincial MLAs, and for council compensation to be set at 35 per cent of the mayor’s compensation. But a wrench has been thrown in with a recent move by the federal government to eliminate a tax exemption previously available to municipal councillors and other elected officials. “One-third of a councillor’s salary was taxfree,” noted City Manager Randy Patrick in speaking to reporters. “That’s been eliminated.” That means councillors’ compensation will be subject to the same tax as everyone else, cutting into council’s take home pay by a few thousand dollars. There had been talk of tying the mayor’s compensation to MLAs at a higher rate, upwards of 80 per cent, to make up for that shortfall. In the end, however, it Continued on Page 2

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Battleford house targeted by small calibre firearm Staff

According to RCMP, a house in Battleford was shot at over the weekend. Battlefords RCMP received a complaint Sunday regarding property damage to a residence on the 300 block of 33rd Street in Battleford.

According to RCMP, upon arriving at the residence it was noted there was damage to the front window of the residence and door. Upon further examination the damage appeared to be consistent with the discharge of a small calibre firearm, say RCMP.

A search of the property did not reveal anyone was injured as a result of the careless discharge of a firearm. Investigation has determined that this took place in the early morning hours of Jan. 27. The incident is isolated to this residence, says the RCMP.

Continued from Page 1 was decided more precise information was needed before council could make a decision. Patrick said administration has been asked by council to come back with further numbers to show what rate would keep their take home pay whole at 100 per cent, and what the budget implications would be for such a move. Patrick noted at the meeting most communities in the province have taken into account the tax changes in setting their compensation levels, including the Town of Battleford. “A large number of councils have decided to increase their council rates,” said Patrick. There are tax bracket considerations as well in calculating the final num-

bers. There was considerable discussion about the other provisions of the draft policy, and some of those changes have been agreed to by council. One draft provision would have tied increases in compensation to the consumer price index. Council voted to take that provision out, which means the policy will directly tie council’s salaries to those of MLAs. There was a lengthy discussion on provisions imposing penalties to councillors who miss meetings. Staying in place are provisions for a fine of $1,000 for missing three consecutive meetings, with second offences resulting in a penalty of $2,000. Council was also content with the provisions setting penal-

ties for those who miss six or more meetings a year at $500 per meeting. There was one important amendment to the definition of meetings. Previously, the wording included all “council, special council, council committee, budget, long range and strategic planning” meetings. It has been amended to include attendance at meetings scheduled and known by council in advance, and meetings that regularly occur within a certain time frame of the year, which shall include council, council committee and budget meetings. The entire draft policy will come back to council at their next meeting. It is expected final approval will happen at that time.

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fences from 417 to 360: motor vehicle collisions from 275 to 266: provincial traffic offences from 1,069 to 954: impaired operation of a motor vehicle from 223 to 202; and municipal bylaw offences from 168 to 134. Increases were noted for the year in business break and enters from 41 to 69; residential break and enters from 194 to 204; and property offences from 3,042 to 3,256. Quarterly numbers followed a similar pattern but there were some differences. Increases were noted in both the impaired operation of a motor vehicle (from 42 to 54) and liquor act (from 58 to 81) categories. Also bucking the trend was the decline in property offences during the quarter (from 909 to 756). Overall, the final numbers showing declines in call for service and other categories do not come as a surprise, as that has followed the trend seen in the statistics presented from the previous three quarters in 2018. Woolfitt reiterated to council a familiar theme from his detachment, that root causes were behind much of the crime going on. He said the RCMP is finding that in all the communities they police, “much of the crime being committed has its roots in social issues: addictions, poverty, housing and food security.”

Woolfitt told council he made that comment to “reinforce the work that Mr. [Herb] Sutton is doing, the different groups that he is engaging with in the community to make a difference and make a change in the community, and so we can perhaps at some point have an effect on some of the things that are root causes, and I think we are starting to move in the right direction with the work being conducted there.” Woolfitt also noted the RCMP were working with partner agencies to direct individuals to alternative social processes to deal with the root causes of their problems, as “opposed to involvement in the judicial system and court processes.” Bater asked if there was any particular reason behind the reduction in the crime stats. Woolfitt said it was hard to say. “It’s all dependent, too, on who’s in jail and who’s out of jail, and who’s decided to embark on a different path in their life.” Woolfitt pledged the RCMP would continue their efforts with targeted crime suppression, working with the crime reduction team and their other efforts to divert people from the criminal justice system. “Give it a few years, and we’ll probably see some more fruit from this, as we are seeing from the work Mr. Sutton is doing.”

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Council designates 100th Street as ‘arterial’ By John Cairns Staff Reporter

As expected, North Battleford city council passed a resolution to designate 100th Street as an arterial roadway in the city at Monday night’s meeting. That same resolution also called for curb crossing access to properties to be restricted, unless the application by a property owner for access is approved by administration based on applicable standards and specifications of the transportation master plan. The vote was unanimous. The resolution stemmed from last week’s planning committee meeting where councillors discussed the

upcoming UPAR work happening this year on the 1100 block of 100th Street, as well as 12th Avenue from 99th to 100th. Since that meeting, Mayor Ryan Bater acknowledged, “there’s been a lot of talk” about the project, which includes putting in a bulb-out at the corner of 11th Avenue and 100th Street next to the Capitol Theatre. Currently, a lane exists beside the theatre that people use to make right turns to go toward Battleford. Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink once again pointed out it is not a proper turning lane, but a parking lane. Installing the bulb-out

is meant to meet a safety concern, she said, as she cited the need to protect pedestrians at that location. As for the closure of access to parking lots, Niesink emphasized the goal was to close off “unsafe parking lots” where there is not enough room for vehicles to safely back out of a spot and get out, or parking lots where vehicles have to back out over a sidewalk into 100th Street traffic to get out. “What we are asking is for property owners who have a parking lot provide a plan to show they have a functioning safe parking lot, and those ones will be allowed to remain open,” said Niesink.

Council voiced support for the changes, with Councillor Greg Lightfoot citing the need to follow national standards. “If we don’t follow those kind of standards and make safe practices within the city with regards to traffic flow, parking, those type of things, we could be in a situation where we could be found liable,” said Lightfoot. Mayor Ryan Bater also voiced support for putting in the bulb-out at that location, citing the number of children and adults going in and out of the Capitol Theatre at that corner. There will be notices sent out to affected residents and businesses about

the lease agreement with Twin Rivers Curling Club, with the curling club leasing Northland Power Curling Centre from the city for $1. It carried unanimously. Also carried unanimously was renewal of the agreement with Canadian Mental Health Association - Battlefords Branch

to manage David Laird Campground for a term of five years from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2024. That also carried unanimously. Another item recommended from last week’s planning committee meeting was approving an onstreet handicap parking

procedure. City administration recommended placing one handicap parking stall on-street per side of the block in relatively the same location on each block. Administration also expressed a desire to develop these stalls as functional handicap stalls with curb

Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink explains the lane southbound traffic uses to turn right toward Battleford is not actually a turning lane, but a parking lane. Photo by John Cairns

what is happening. Those will go out this week. As well, an information session will be held Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in room 107 of the

Don Ross Centre, which will include a presentation about what is happening with that portion of the street.

crossings for wheelchairs, ramps and proper dimensions. Approval of the onstreet handicap parking procedure carried unanimously. One item that hadn’t come up at last week’s planning committee meeting, but which nevertheless received swift unanimous

approval this week was renewal of the lease agreement with the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. That agreement is with the board of directors for the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, Inc., who operate the facility, and the agreement runs from Jan. 1 2019, to Dec. 31, 2024.

One dollar curling club lease approved, among others By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There was swift approval at North Battleford city council Monday for two agreements discussed at length the week before at a planning committee meeting. One was the renewal of

Final building permit total is in: nearly $27 million By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The final building permit numbers are in for North Battleford and they are impressive. For the year 2018, there were 131 permits for

$26,891,100 issued, way up from the 117 permits for $17,570,310 the previous year. It had been known for months that North Battleford would finish 2018 ahead of the previous year’s pace. Nevertheless,

the final totals still brought about an enthusiastic reaction from Mayor Ryan Bater. “We had a 53 per cent increase in the value of permits from the year before, which was a massive increase,” said Bater at a

meeting of city council Monday. Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink was asked what had driven the increase, and she pointed to the large commercial projects in the city: the two hotel projects,

the four-screen movie theatre and Giant Tiger. Seven permits had been issued for $17,508,550 in the “new commercial” category in 2018. The permit value in that category alone is almost as much as the permit value for all cat-

egories in 2017. Final numbers for December added to the glowing numbers for 2018. Eight permits were issued for $1,589,000, including one permit for $1.26 million in the new commercial category.

City Hall’s planning committee meetings have new focus By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There’s been a change noticed lately to the format of planning committee meetings at North Battleford City Hall. As Mayor Ryan Bater puts it, “we’re actually doing some planning during planning meetings” now. Until January, planning committee meetings followed a familiar format where reports were submitted by the city’s department heads: fire, the CSOs, leisure services, utilities, infrastructure and other areas.

But at the Jan. 21 committee meeting, instead of receiving the usual reports, council used the time to discuss a number of issues that would come back to them as resolutions the next week when they would be sitting as council. Planning committee meetings are a more informal format, one in which councillors cannot vote on resolutions, only recommendations. (In some municipalities, these types of meetings are held in-camera.) Recommendations from last week’s planning committee meeting included: UPAR work on 100th

Street and the declaration of the street as arterial; the lease agreement at Twin Rivers Curling Club; the management agreement for David Laird Campground with the Canadian Mental Health Association (Battlefords branch); handicapped parking; and the proposed council remuneration policy. Recommendations to council were voted on for each of those items. Those recommendations then came back to the full council meeting on Monday, Jan. 28 to be voted on as resolutions. A change was also no-

ticed to Monday’s regular council meeting. Reports previously presented to planning committee – leisure services, utilities, infrastructure, fire and so on – were instead included on council’s agenda. Mayor Bater made it known to reporters Monday the change in format is a deliberate one. Finance and tax are among the items receiving more attention at planning committee from now on. “We’re going to be a little forward thinking now, looking at initiatives coming up,” said Bater. “We will be devoting a

large portion of this time to finance in particular, taxation, assessments, this type of thing, for council to be able to leverage all the tools at its disposal for the future benefit of the city. We haven’t been giving that enough attention, and now we’re going to, and I’m excited about it because it’s more forwardthinking.” As for the monthly reports from city departments, Bater says that is information council still wants to receive, but he adds a “planning committee ought to be for planning. We may even change

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the name of it to reflect a bit of a change of mandate.” The latest planning committee changes are not the only ones in the new era of Randy Patrick as city manager. This is also the first month of the new 6:15 p.m. start time for council meetings on Mondays, moved up from the previous start of 8 p.m. Planning committee meetings are normally scheduled for the third Monday of every month in council chambers, and are open to the public beginning at 6 p.m.

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Not everyone likes the rehab that’s taken Jayne Foster, Editor place already and that will be focused on the 1100 block 101st Street soon. “With the City budget the way it is why is this not on hold until the finances are better? Your (sic) looking to cut costs then this is one place it can be done. “ Revitalization” can be done once the books are in better shape.” “Oh good, going to mess up another street. 101st is a nightmare!” “Do we really need all the edge work 101 St is nice to look at but a pain in the ass to drive esp in the winter” These are comments we’ve had from our Facebook followers. The third of the above comments is a realistic remark about where we live. While the object of the rehab is to “put cars in their place” and to make the area more pedestrian friendly – or “walkable” – is that really optimal when we have winter almost half the year? When it’s -40º C, most will agree a car’s place is as close to the door of where we’re trying to go as possible. Downtown North Battleford has more than one problem. One is definitely its dwindling friendliness to cars (drivers) and its dwindling offering of parking spots and access to them. See the letter below. Another of its problems is a social issue, although some see it as a policing issue. See an additional letter below.

The commentaries offered on this editorial page are intended to provide thought-provoking material for our readers. Contributors’ articles, cartoons or letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion of any Regional News-Optimist staff.

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Letters

Re: Curb crossing access on 100th Street Dear Editor With regard to the above noted issue on the proposed changes to 100th Street, it is my opinion that the city would be well advised to give the issue greater consideration. Removing, restricting or hindering convenient parking options to businesses has always had a negative effect on those enterprises. Additionally, before this project goes any further there needs be consultation with the taxpayers on this issue – they are the ones who pay for such projects.

To wit: the alley servicing the 1100 block of 100th and 101st Streets relies on access and egress to 100th Street for the parking facilities necessary to those enterprises. Access to 100th Street from the parking lot between the Beaver Hotel and Moon’s Kitchen is necessary for both the continued use of the parking lot and orderly, safe, access/egress from that lot. Your plan to remove cross sidewalk access would effectively shut down that parking lot. Backing out into that alley is inherently risky and recognized as such, which is why the access to

100th Street is routinely and safely used. Additionally, your plan to remove the cross sidewalk access on the 1100 block and 100th Street in general forces the concentration of traffic into the alley which now would have only two exits. This alley is used by businesses on both sides for both service and delivery of goods, which often blocks the exits at either end of the alley for long periods of time. Access to 100th Street is necessary to alleviate that problem. This is a busy Continued Page 6

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Dear Editor Recent reports in North Battleford media shared the story of a person who spoke to North Battleford city council about being harassed, chased and physically grabbed by a person or a number of people in downtown North Battleford. No person should ever be the victim of any type of harassment or unwanted physical contact. “Causing a disturbance” is a criminal offence under section 175 of Canada’s Criminal Code. This section covers fighting, screaming, shouting, swearing, singing, using insulting or obscene language, impeding, loitering or obstructing another person in a public place. Section 175 was interpreted by the Supreme Court of Canada in a 1992 case titled R v Lohnes. The wording of the

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section does not mean that doing these things in a public place is automatically a criminal offence. When these actions become criminal is a question for police, lawyers and the courts to decide within the boundaries of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Violently grabbing a person or aggressively reaching inside their jacket without that person’s consent is also a criminal offence. Those things should not be tolerated by the RCMP or our city’s leadership, and people should not feel ignored when they are victims of crime downtown. People should feel safe when they are anywhere in our city. There is obviously a stark difference between criminal behaviour like assaulting another person and noncriminal behaviour that might be seen as undesirable or

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annoying – things like peacefully asking another person for spare change, sitting on a public bench or standing on a public sidewalk. There has been concerning online and media commentary connecting this recent story with our city’s panhandling bylaw, reference to individuals congregating downtown as “street people,” or broad implications that pushing people who are living with poverty or addictions out of the downtown core and “somewhere else” should be the preoccupation of our elected officials. It is time to change the channel on this type of approach. We have organizations in the Battlefords that continue to work to improve the situation in our downtown for everyone. Continued Page 6 Gordon Brewerton Senior Group Publisher

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Disturbed by the nightmare of divisiveness I didn’t sleep well last night. And when I did wake up, in my stupor I recalled the oddest dream. Unfortunately, much of my dream had strong roots in reality. In my dream, there was tension everywhere, between everyone and about everything. There were Conservatives versus Liberals, Republicans versus Democrats, Christian versus Muslim, citizen versus immigrant, pipeline supporters versus earth muffins, and so on. Within these groups, such as the pipeline supporters, even they were at each others’ throats, as some people didn’t think their compatriots within the same movement were strong enough in their words and actions to be part of the crowd. But where my dream took this was most disturbing. It wasn’t just people yelling at each other, arguing different points about this or that. Instead, they were taking up arms. All of society seemed on the edge of breaking into a civil war. People were arming themselves and getting ready

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to take on the other guys, whomever those other guys might be. And in all of this, a demagogue, one that I had met in real life, took advantage of all the tension and took power. And then I woke up. But have I? In a few weeks I’ll hit the 27th anniversary of writing this column. And I don’t recall any time where our society has been so fractured, especially along the lines above. I came of age just as the Cold War ended, so perhaps there were deeper tears in our society before my time. But in my adult life, I have never seen such polarization. Take, for instance, the recent protest move-

ments that in less than two months have swept the oilpatch. Many, but not all, of these protests have been characterized by participants wearing yellow vests. While much of their manifesto, as it were, focuses on energy issues like building pipelines and kiboshing the impending carbon tax, there are parts of it with regards to migrants and the United Nations that some people find troubling. I’ve told many people that migrants and pipelines is like talking about apples and sausages. They’re not even the same food group. That inclusion of discussion of the United Nations, globalization and migrants led to the planning of two convoys to Ottawa, because

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Looking for history on NB pilot Dear Editor I am writing with reference to a book I am currently writing for Pen & Sword in the UK on the Boulton Paul Defiant; a two-seater turret armed fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force between 1939 and 1942. Part of the manuscript will include a detailed examination of the actions of 141 Squadron on July 19, 1940, where in their first engagement with the Luftwaffe they lost 10 aircrew. This day is now known in Battle of Britain folklore as “The Slaughter

of the Innocents.” One pilot that took part was Pilot Officer (later Flight Lieutenant ) Hugh Tamblyn of North Battleford. He was one of the nine pilots engaged, and along with his air gunner, Sydney Powell, managed to fight their way back to their base at Hawkinge, despite having a partially functioning gun turret with one two operational guns. He later joined 242 Squadron, winning the D.F.C. before being killed in action April 3, 1941. His parents were listed as Norman and Ethel.

I would like to appeal to any family members to make contact with me, or anyone who may be in the position to supply me with any material relating to his time with 141 Squadron. I can be contacted at the address, number or email below if anyone wishes to get in touch. Andrew Long Aviation historian 71 Staverton Road Reading UK RG2 7LL 0775 8097027 andrew-long@ntlworld.com

one group of otherwise like-minded people did not want to be associated with anything to do with the migrant issue. The non-yellow vest convoy eventually withdrew, leaving it down to one. But even within that remaining convoy, there has been a schism in recent days. As of the time of writing, it looks like there are, again, two convoys, one associating themselves with Yellow Vests, and the other, not. But the schism does not seem to be related that much with the migrant issue, but rather to other points. So what just happened here? Broader society got fractured into a protest movement against the government, which then, itself, fractured, then fractured again. What the heck is going on? Another thing that has bothered me is something I’ve seen across various topics. It’s the increased online bravado with reference to violence and taking up arms, for whatever their grievance might be. In once circumstance, I saw a post on Facebook showing a silhouette of a soldier carrying a rifle, and the wording said when the time was right, they would take up arms to defend their country. But the inference was not against the Russkies, who have thousands of nukes aimed this way. So who was it against? The context seemed to be against foreign invaders, and not the type you would conjure up in a “Red Dawn” scenario. I asked one person who had shared this, just which of his neighbours did he

intend to shoot? Unlike a lot of these keyboard warriors, I have worn the uniform of our country as a reserve officer in the Canadian Forces, as has my wife. At one point I was a lieutenant. My wife was a second lieutenant. Now, our training was a sliver of that of the regular forces, because we were dealing with cadets. But my wife and I both signed on the dotted line, just before the world came apart on Sept. 11, 2001. We were both enrolled later that fall. While I, due to health, would have never likely been deployed, the prospects of my wife, a fully trained nurse, were substantial. The call, thankfully, never came. So when I see these keyboard warriors talk-

ing about taking up arms, I take some exception to that. And I’ve told some of them this. There is nothing, I repeat, nothing, so bad in our nation that should have anyone talking about taking up arms. Nothing. Who are you going to shoot? The neighbour to the left? The one to the right? The guy down the street? The one at 7-Eleven? What the hell? Why would anyone say such things? Think about it! Like I said, I woke up this morning from a bad dream. But recently, it seems like a waking dream that hasn’t ended. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Don’t go looking for scape cows Dear Editor The Lancet is a respected paper, produced in the UK, which carries the latest information from the medical profession. In the last issue, there was an article that has contributed to the “cattle are destroying the world” bandwagon. Again, we can read that cattle create gases, which are the main contribution to greenhouse gases. I don’t suppose the doctors have ever been told of the millions of buffalo that roamed The Great Plains of North America, far more than the cattle we raise today. Did the buffalo destroy the world? No, but the Europeans destroyed the buffalo, which had helped create soil. Do the doctors who contribute to The Lancet ride bicycles to work? Have they stopped using plastic and

campaigned against using plastic because it is part of what is destroying the coral reefs, the cradle of the ocean? Have they spoken out against the unspeakable fool now running Brazil who plans to destroy the Brazilian rain forest, part of the lungs of the world, and incidently, destroy the natives living in them in spite of a treaty signed generations ago? I suppose they might say those two disasters are nothing to do with the medical profession and one could easily argue that they are wrong. The Beautiful People (Rich People, Hollywood-style) have jumped on the wagon, stating they are vegans. Some have even opened up factories in Canada that produce vegan products.

Next thing we know, the mayor, premiers and the prime minister of Canada will be joining vegan parades. I’m not being facetious, nor sarcastic; I’m being a realist. Destroying rain forests, destroying pastures, both will lead to a catastrophic change in the climate. Be a vegan if you want, but don’t shove it in my face, and don’t think that by being vegan you will save the world. Just remember, it is humans who are destroying the world. Don’t try to find a scapegoat, or scape cow. Christine Pike Waseca P.S. Here’s a thought: Aren’t meats plant-based?

Continued from Page 4 corridor and any city planning that creates congestion and bottlenecks rather than alleviating them is not one that customers and business owners would or should support. As a taxpayer and user of that corridor I expect city planning to recognize and alleviate problems there, not create them. Cross sidewalk access and egress is not and has not been a problem, and it is necessary to all businesses on 100th Street. Since you’re not likely to get any support for removing cross sidewalk access to the rest of

the businesses on 100th Street, penalizing those on the 1100 block by hindering access to parking and creating congestion rather than alleviating it in the servicing alley is a proposal that needs a serious rethink. I have little doubt that the taxpayers who both own and support the enterprises on 100th Street will not be the least bit pleased by removing the cross sidewalk access to any of those businesses. Removing the access to 100th Street on the 1100 block, while not applying the same condition to the rest of the businesses on 100th Street, is a selective discrimi-

nation. In sum, the negative impact of the preceding proposal is to create a situation that increases difficulty for business owners, makes a less efficient traffic pattern and will cost a great deal to effect. It will cost even more when the time to fix it back to something that actually does work comes along. I would expect that will not be all that long after the present city council is no longer in office. Albert F. Lowe The Battlefords

Continued from Page 4 The rooming house being built by the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre is an intelligent initiative cited by the mayor in his comments to media that will alleviate homelessness and issues arising from addictions by providing a safe, warm, home for eight citizens of our community every night. The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is another organization doing irreplaceable work housing many people and reducing pressure on the RCMP, Sask Health, and Social Services. We must recognize the economic and social benefits

these programs bring to our business community, our downtown core and to our city as a whole. Leaders and community members must stand up for these organizations when they are threatened by short-sighted cuts. Encouraging the growth and proper funding of organizations that work to alleviate poverty, lessen the impact of addictions, provide stable housing and increase income security will create longer-term and more effective solutions to these issues. These types of interventions are proven to cost less for taxpayers than health care, police or jails filling the gap. Although we pay more for policing than most other Saskatchewan cities, foot patrols cannot be everywhere and observe everything that is occurring. It is also worth noting

that the cost to imprison one person in a provincial jail in Saskatchewan is $62,000 annually or $170 per day. What good could non-profit agencies do with that level of funding for their clients? As someone who works every day downtown, it is non-negotiable that people feel safe in the downtown core and that violent or predatory behaviour is not tolerated. As North Battleford continues to revitalize its downtown, there will be more pedestrian traffic in the area and more interaction with people experiencing poverty, homelessness and addiction who spend their days there. It is no answer to criminalize people or fine people who cannot pay fines. North Battleford must continue to approach this issue in an economically and socially responsible way. Benedict Feist North Battleford

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A dispute goes on between the City of North Battleford and RM of North Battleford over fire services. The city and RM had been in a five-year agreement for fire and rescue services for residential and commercial properties. But that expired Dec. 31, and the city has since declared talks to be at an impasse. “The City of North Battleford was unable to negotiate an agreement with the RM of North Battleford No. 437, for the provision of full-service fire and rescue services within the RM,” stated a Jan. 15 city news release. Their release stated the city also offered to provide service to the RM until the end of February on an oncall basis, to either allow additional time for discussions or to provide alternative firefighting arrangements for the RM. The release hinted the city could end up pulling service entirely. “The City of North Bat-

tleford respects the decision of the RM to choose alternative firefighting options, but as the current provider of service in the municipality, the City wants to ensure that all RM residents and commercial property owners are aware of the potential disruption in service by the end of February and the implications to their property insurance.” For their part the RM sent out their own release Jan. 17 stating they find it “unfortunate that the City of North Battleford feels that negotiations have come to an impasse concerning the firefighting services agreement. This council believed that these negotiations were ongoing and that the channels of communication were still open for discussion.” The RM stated a letter had been sent to Mayor Bater and council, outlining the RM’s concerns with the city’s request for an increase in funding equaling $220,000 per year for five years with potential increases throughout. “This would represent a

426 per cent increase from what the R.M. paid in 2013 to what the City is asking in 2019,” the RM news release stated. “The RM cannot justify paying this increase when the previous agreement more than compensated the City for the costs incurred providing emergency services. Over the last five-year agreement the R.M. paid $775,000 with actual costs totaling approximately $200,000 (2018 cost data was not yet received) leaving a surplus of close to $600,000.” The RM indicated they were “exploring all options” and said they requested a six-month extension for the city to continue to provide emergency services. “The concern is the well-being of the ratepayers and the people passing through the city and RM to make sure emergencies are responded to in a professional and timely manner, after all, ratepayers should always be any municipality’ first and major concern.”

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Oberg takes over as chamber chair By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has a new leader, with a new title. Dallan Oberg has been handed the gavel as the newest chair. He was formally sworn in at the Chair’s Banquet held at the Light of Christ Learning Centre Tuesday. This is the first year the event formerly called the “President’s Banquet” has taken the name “Chair’s Banquet,” highlighting the fact that Oberg is taking over during a time of transition for the Battlefords chamber. The past year has seen the chamber board approve numerous changes to titles and to the composition of its board of directors. The changes have come about for the chamber to meet national accreditation standards. In the past year the title of “president” was replaced with “chair” and “vice-president” was replaced with “vice-chair.” Linda Machniak’s title at the Battlefords Chamber has also changed from “executive director” to “chief operating officer.” The board is in the process of being reduced from 20 to 15 directors. For his part, the new “chair” welcomes the

moves. “Change is fun,” said Oberg. “Change can hurt people or change can grow people. And I think change here will grow to the next level by helping the community in the way that we can.” Oberg is a chartered professional accountant, and a partner with the North Battleford accounting firm Holm Raiche Oberg. Originally from Lethbridge, Alta., Oberg came to the Battlefords earlier this decade after completing his articling in Medicine Hat, Alta. Oberg made it known his priority this term will be to better represent the chamber members. “The priority is to find out what members need – better communication with them to find out their needs and what they are looking for, and how the chamber can advocate and communicate those with local governments and do what we are mandated to do,” he said to reporters. In his address to those attending, Oberg made a pledge to personally contact at least half of the chamber’s membership list to find out what their concerns are, so he can share their struggles with government leaders. “I’m going to fail. I’m not perfect. But I’ll be per-

fect in trying,” said Oberg. Oberg has also pledged to continue other chamber initiatives, including expanding their reach as well as working with more First Nations. The familiar events such as the annual golf tournament and Chamber on Tap are continuing this year as well. Handing over the gavel to Oberg Tuesday was Terry Caldwell, who has the distinction of being both the Battlefords chamber’s final “president” and its first “chair” all at the same time. Caldwell remains on the chamber board as past chair. Also sworn in at the event were First ViceChair Harris Sutherland of Gold Eagle Casino and second Vice-Chair Derek Schmidt of Bill and Don’s Men’s Wear. Education was another theme of the night. Dr. Keith Willoughby of the Edwards School of Business was the guest speaker and even the venue of the event, at the Light of Christ Learning Centre, underscored the importance Oberg placed on education. “It’s important for business and education to get along,” said Oberg, who noted the need for the “next generation” to be able to step in and take over businesses.

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Psych nursing program starting this fall at NWC Submitted

North West College will offer a psychiatric nursing program starting in the fall of 2019. Psychiatric Nursing is a two-and-ahalf-year diploma program delivered through blended learning via classes, labs and practicums. The program, in its entirety, will be delivered in the Battlefords. The program is accredited by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, one of the most respected providers of nursing education in Canada.

“North West College is excited for the opportunity to offer this program. With the completion of the new Saskatchewan Hospital in the Battlefords, the health care profession will continue to need clinically astute nurses that have the knowledge, experience, and compassion to care for those in need”, said North West College President and CEO Jay Notay. “North West College has proudly served the northwest region for 44 years and is happy for the opportunity to provide additional nurs-

ing education and training in our community.” Throughout the duration of the program, students will link theory with practice to help clients with mental illness, psychiatric disorders and developmental and/or cognitive difficulties function at their maximum potential. Students will build a strong foundation in psychiatric nursing practice, including: health assessment and interventions; mental health challenges; counselling models and therapeutic relationships; family and

Hometown Heroes

If your group or institution has been the recipient of a donation or gift, or if you have made a donation to your community, we’d be happy to let our readers know. Send a photo to our email address: newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net. Please include names of those in the photo and the details of the donation or gift. See some of our Hometown Heroes below.

Rongve Family Fund Helps Connect Kids and Seniors

A recent donation from the Rob and Nora Rongve Family Fund will boost activities connected to the Living Faith Chapel. The donation will help support weekly activities for Connaught School students and Ruth Whyte Manor residents connecting through the Better Together program. The Rob and Nora Rongve Family Fund was established at the Battlefords and District Community Foundation to provide annual funding to community groups selected by family members. This endowed fund will continue to involve family members in philanthropy while benefitting local groups each year. Community foundations across Canada create endowed funds that will provide annual income to meet needs in the community. Battlefords and District Community Foundation currently holds 30 funds that contribute to a range of interests from the arts and health care to post-secondary scholarships and recreation. BDCF will distribute more than $45,000 in community grants and scholarships this year. Photo submitted

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community partnerships; psychotropic pharmacology; and addictions and forensics. Upon graduation of the program, students will be eligible to write the Canadian Registered Psychiatric Nurses exam, register with the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) and apply for designation as a registered psychiatric nurse (RPN). Intake for this fall program will begin

on Jan. 28 and prospective students should check the college website, northwestcollege.ca for full details. North West College serves over 2,600 students each year in northwestern Saskatchewan with campuses in Meadow Lake and the Battlefords. Committed to rural and Indigenous education, NWC offers programs at more than 20 rural sites each year including several in First Nation communities.

NWC acts as a brokering agent for Saskatchewan Polytechnic (formerly SIAST), the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan programming. The college offers a variety of handson learning opportunities in programs including trades, community services, health and business as well as a variety of learning opportunities that prepare students for any career path.

Pinder pleads guilty to Regina robbery, shooting with RCMP By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Pleas have been entered in Queen’s Bench court in connection to the series of events that culminated in a standoff with RCMP near Delmas last April. Tristan Pinder of Elk Point, Alta, has entered guilty pleas to four counts. One is a charge from April 13 in Regina of robbery, in connection to an incident involving theft of a taxi van in that city. The other three guilty pleas stem from April 14 and they are: At Delmas, discharging a firearm at an RCMP constable with intent to prevent arrest; While operating a motor vehicle, failed without reasonable excuse to stop his vehicle while being pursued by a peace officer at Lashburn; Stealing gasoline of a value not exceeding $5,000, also at Lashburn. No pleas were entered for all other counts, one of which is attempted murder. The indication is these other counts will be stayed at the conclusion of sentencing.

The guilty pleas were entered by Pinder in Court of Queen’s Bench, Battleford, before Justice Gerald Allbright. In his brief court appearance, Pinder indicated he was making the pleas voluntarily, was admitting to the essential elements of the charges, and that he understood there were consequences to the pleas of guilty to the charges. Sentencing has been set for April 10 at 2 pm, also in Battleford. In connection to that, Justice Allbright has ordered preparation of a pre-sentence report and directed the author to canvass in detail potential Gladue factors relating to Pinder. Gladue refers to the 1999 Supreme Court decision R. v. Gladue, which ruled courts must consider the circumstances of Aboriginal offenders in imposing sentence. Previously, Pinder’s coaccused, Verena Petruka of Melville, was sentenced in North Battleford Provincial Court to a total of eight and one half years incarceration, less remand time, in connection to the same incidents. She had

entered guilty pleas to accessory to robbery as well as discharge of a firearm at a police officer. All charges stem from incidents that began April 13 in Regina, where police were called to the scene of an alleged robbery in which a taxi van was stolen. On April 14 around 11:30 a.m., Maidstone RCMP reported they received a complaint of a theft from a gas station in Lashburn. According to police, the suspect vehicle was a black Dodge Caravan that matched the description of the vehicle in the Regina robbery. Maidstone RCMP located the suspect vehicle on Highway 16 and activated their emergency equipment, but the van did not stop. RCMP members followed the van eastbound on Highway 16 to a location just west of Delmas, where an exchange of fire occurred between RCMP and individuals in the van. Pinder and Petruka were later arrested at the scene. No RCMP members were injured as a result of this incident.

front, apart from the fact that things are generally stable. Battlefords RCMP Sgt. Jason Teniuk gave a pre-

sentation to Battleford town council recently Total calls for service for 2018 decreased slightly to 1,100, compared to 1,132 in 2017. The year 2018 saw approximately three calls for service per day. Some who are incarcerated are responsible for a slight decrease in statistics. “There are lots in jail right now,” Teniuk said, “and that’s not going to last forever.” According to the RCMP report, the detachment RCMP are “finding that in all communities we deal with, much of the crime being committed has its roots in social issues such as addictions, poverty, housing and food security.”

Slight decrease in RCMP calls for service: B’ford By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

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Hometown Heroes

Army Cadets Receive from Legion

Legion Donates to Air Cadets

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 recently donated $3,000 to the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps No. 2537. Left to right are: Don McInnes, vice-chair RCAC No. 2537; Marilyn Clark, president, RCL Branch No. 70; Sgt. Ross Brogden Jr., RCAC No. 2537; Capt. Barb Kirby, RCAC No. 2537; and Darryl Arnold, chair, RCAC No. 2537. Photo submitted

Riders Give to Veteran’s Gallery

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 recently donated $3,000 to the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron No. 43. Left to right are: Marilyn Clark, president RCL 70; Joyce Ptolemy, Capt. RCACS 43; Daniel Eckerman, Corp. RCACS 43; Cheney Legacy, Flight Sgt. RCACS 43; and Shane Adams, SSC chair, RCACS 43. Photo submitted

Legion Gives to River Heights Lodge Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 recently donated $3,500 to River Heights Lodge in North Battleford. Left to right are Marilyn Clark, president ,RCL No. 70, and Peggy Grift, assistant facility manager, RHL. Photo submitted

The Lashburn Centennial Museum’s Veterans’ Gallery had a visit from Ray Fitzsimmons, a member of the Canadian Legion of Riders. They are a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who formed an association in 2006 that supports veterans, troops, cadets, and scouts in wartime and peacetime through fundraising, while at the same time enjoying the opportunity to ride their motorcycles. Fitzsimmons presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Veterans’ Gallery. On hand to receive the cheque were Murray Coolidge, Bev Watt, Bob Richardson and Kathy Berg, who thank the Canadian Legion of Riders for the donation. “The museum is looking forward to giving this group a tour this summer. If you see several motorcycles parked outside the Veterans’ Gallery this summer, you’ll know who has come for a visit! “ says Berg. Photo submitted

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2019 Music Festival adjudicators announced By Kelly Waters

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee

If you know a local budding visual artist, please encourage them to submit original ideas for considered use as the 2019 festival program cover. The deadline is Feb. 8. This is a great project for school classes as all submissions, even if not a winning entry, are displayed in festival venues. The festival invites consideration of the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association’s theme this year, “110 Years of Note.” Artwork should reflect musical themes and be presented on 8 ½ by 11 inch paper in a vertical or portrait orientation. Pictures may be drawn in black ink, pencil, coloured pencil, marker or crayon, but should have a white background. Artists must print their full name, phone number, school and grade on the back of their entry. Entries may be sub-

Festival Fanfare Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival “The first musical sound I ever heard was from a banjo. My father played, and I was an infant in a crib, and something just stayed with me from those early days.” – Roy Clark (1933 – 2018) mitted by mail or dropped off at 10515 Bennett Crescent or arranged for pick-up through Jennie Friedman by calling 306-481-4510. One entry is chosen as the program cover, but several entries are always featured within the pages of the program. “100 Years of Note” speaks to the Saskatchewan Music Festival Asso-

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ciation’s (SMFA) long rich history. Music festivals are often a child’s introduction to music and the performing arts. Studying music is an interesting way to learn the value of practice discipline, and in the case of a band, orchestra or choir, the elements of collaboration. In the festival scenario, the competitive aspect allows students to set and attain goals, to learn stage deportment, to listen, to win or lose graciously and to become good audience members. For more information, check the website: smfa.ca The committee has an-

nounced this year’s adjudicators. From Saskatoon, for vocal/ choral is Janice Paterson. Janice Nichol will travel from Edmonton to provide feedback to musical theatre and speech arts entries. Another Albertan, Rick Lett, will support band and instrumental contestants. Nova Wong Wingtak will travel from Saskatoon for strings and Laurel Teichroeb of Yorkton will give pointers to piano students. The tentative discipline schedule, pending actual entries and unanticipated schedule conflicts, for festival begins with voice, followed by vocal, band, strings, and closes with piano. Participants are adjudicated by experts in the field of each musical discipline and recommendation to the provincial and national competitions. To be eligible for scholarships and awards, participants must be 19 years or under and have lived in the Battlefords and district for a minimum of six months prior to the festival or be furthering their education elsewhere but still supported by parents living in the Battlefords district. The committee is al-

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A combination of excitement and relief sums up the reaction of Robyn Silvernagle to winning the provincial Scotties title on the weekend. “We’ve lost two provincials so to finally break through and win feels pretty incredible,” said Silvernagle after pulling off a 6-5 win over Sherry Anderson to claim the provincial women’s curling championship in Humboldt. Anderson, who was the defending champion, had the hammer in the final end and needed to make her last shot to deny Silvernagle the title again for a third straight year. Silvernagle could not even bring herself to watch Anderson throw that final stone. “That’s pretty typical for me for not wanting to watch,” said Silvernagle. “I don’t think Stefanie [Lawton] was surprised at all when I said ‘I can’t watch this.’ I guess we did all we could do and we were hoping for Sherry to miss. She had a really hard shot to make and she didn’t quite make it. So we feel fortunate that way, but we played a good end, and it was a good game by both teams.” Team Silvernagle had been the clear favourites in Humboldt. They finished with the best overall record in the round robin, losing one game the entire week. Yet it wasn’t an easy road to the final. The team had to come back from 5-0 down against Chantelle Eberle, and three down to Kristen Streifel to win those games on Friday. “We battled hard and dug deep and managed to get those victories which was really important,” said Silvernagle. “Again, it just shows a little bit of our team character and how we won’t just give up and we’re will-

ing to fight for what we want.”  After losing to Anderson in the final the year before, and to Penny Barker’s rink the year before that, Silvernagle was clearly happy to have that weight off of her shoulders. She credits “hard work and determination” as making the difference. “It feels pretty good to win and now it’s just turning around and refocusing on our next task at hand.” That next task will be competing in the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Sydney, N.S. The spotlight will surely be on Silvernagle and “Team Saskatchewan” as they go into that competition. It will be a major step up in competition as well as media attention, but that is something her team experienced already in North Battleford at the recent Meridian Canadian Open. “Any time you get the chance to play the top teams in the world and play on spectacular ice, you’re going to take it,” said Silvernagle of that experience. “We feel fortunate that we were able to play at home and really embrace that crowd, and get used to having that crowd around.” The Silvernagle team will now take time to get ready for the national Scotties, Feb. 16-24. The plan is to do some practices and “fine-tuning” over the coming weeks, in between their full-time jobs. They also plan to get some rest and “feel focused and ready”. Twin Rivers Curling Club is planning an event to send off Team Silvernagle on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Silvernagle says her team looks forward to that event so they can show “their support and appreciation to the fans.” She also hopes her team’s triumph in the Saskatchewan Scotties will spur on interest and participation in the game in the Battlefords and area.

Victory for Team Silvernagle. Photo by Devan C. Tasa/Humboldt Journal

“Hopefully it brings some attention to curling and maybe get some new

people trying it. We have a fantastic facility so it’ll be great if more people came

out and actually played, even if it’s just in a fun league – it doesn’t have to

be in a high competitive league … but yeah, to keep curling alive.”

Twin Rivers to host annual youth curling camp By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Twin Rivers Curling Club will be hosting even more curlers from around the province this summer. Starting in August 2019, they will host the New Holland Prairieland Curling Camp at the Northland Power Curling Centre in North Battleford. That announcement was made last Friday by CurlSask. The camps are for

Saskatchewan youth curlers age 13-18. The first camp will run Aug. 7-10 the second will run 11-14. The camps have previously been held in Nipawin the past nine summers. More details can be found at the curlsask.ca website. Northland Power Curling Centre will host even more summer curling than before. Last August, the facility hosted the high-per-

Call for nominations to Baseball Hall of Fame The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in Battleford is requesting nominations for individuals, teams, families and communities to be considered for induction into their respective category of

the Hall of Fame. The deadline is March 15. The 35th annual induction will be celebrated Saturday, Aug. 17 at Battleford. Call 306-446-1983 or email saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net.

formance training centre for the first time, accommodating top curlers from across the province. That also meant putting the curling ice in far earlier than previous years. According to the CurlSask website, the New Holland Prairieland camps August dates were selected to align with those of the high performance centre running at the same time this summer. At City of North

Battleford planning committee Jan. 21, Mayor Ryan Bater welcomed the announcement of the curling camps and gave credit to Twin Rivers Curling Club for their efforts to attract training camps and major events to the community. “This organization is turning us into the capital city of curling in Saskatchewan, and contributing a lot to the community as a result,” said Bater.

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The Battlefords North Stars had the misfortune of playing the hottest team in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League this weekend. Going into their games at the Whitney Forum, the Flin Flon Bombers had won seven straight. By the end of play Saturday night, the win streak stood at nine as the Bombers had defeated the North Stars by finals of 5-2, and 6-5 in overtime. The Saturday loss was especially tough to swallow, as the North Stars had earlier led 4-1 and 5-2.

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Twin Rivers Curling Club 50 Plus Thursday Daytime Curling League recently crowned the Scheible rink as the championship team for the fall season of 2018 at North Battleford’s Northland Power Curling Centre. Pictured above are Cora Christiansen (lead), Doug Hall (second), Bill Jarvis (third) and Wayne Scheible (skip). The 50 Plus League is open to any curler who is interested and available during the day Thursdays. Curlers join the league as individuals and teams are made up by a league committee. The fall season, currently underway, runs through the end of March 2019. Photo submitted

Scoreboard update

AAA Stars split in SC, Sharks were off By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here is a look at the scoreboard of games involving local teams:

Battlefords AAA Stars

The Stars played two games on the road against the Swift Current Legionnaires this weekend, losing the Saturday contest 3-2 but winning on Sunday 6-3. In that second game the Stars overcame a 3-1 first-period deficit, scoring

three in the second and two in the third. Logan Holm had two goals for the win. The next action for the Stars is Tuesday, Feb. 5 at home to Prince Albert.

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The midget female AAA Sharks were not in action this weekend, their next game is Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at home against the Saskatoon Stars

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league this past weekend, on Friday Meota beat Maymont 9-2, Battleford beat Shellbrook 7-5, and Edam beat Spiritwood 14-1. On Saturday Battleford beat Radisson 7-4, Meota beat Shellbrook 4-2 and Glaslyn beat Perdue 3-0. Sunday’s contest saw Edam pound Radisson 12-1.

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Saturday contests saw Macklin over Luseland 7-1, Wilkie over Kindersley 4-2 and Biggar over Unity 7-4.

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This game lived up to Flin Flon’s rough-andtumble reputation in the league. It seemed like too many players were channeling their inner Bobby Clarke on this night. It was a penalty-filled contest with a parade of Bombers and North Stars either headed to the box, or the exits. Among the more infamous penalties was the slashing, major fighting and game misconduct penalty to Ryan Gil for his scrap with Matt Flodell of the Bombers in the second period. Both Regan Doig and later Kaden Boser got major fighting and game misconduct penalties. Garrett Johnson got called for a blow/hit to the head penalty as well. Elijah Loon-Stewardson was penalized for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct in the first period, while Quintin LoonStewardson was called for slashing and actually ejected from the game in the third period. The North Stars also emerged from the game banged up with Matthias Urbanski leaving due to injury early on. The game was com-

petitive early on. Flin Flon started the scoring with Chrystopher Collin’s 15th of the season at 2:38, but Braydon Buziak tied it shorthanded at 2:54 with Noah Form assisting to make it 1-1. That would be as close as the North Stars would be this night, as Collin added two power play goals by the end of the period to secure his hat trick, and give the Bombers a 3-1 lead. Cade Kowalski, who earlier had an assist on Collin’s first goal, made it 4-1 midway through the second. In the third, Macgregor Sinclair got his 20th from Buziak and Form. Caleb Moretz finished the scoring with an empty net goal at 19:56. Joel Grzybowski stopped 28 of 32 shots on the night, but Gabriel Waked got the win with a 32 save performance.

Flin Flon 6, North Stars 5 (OT)

The second contest Saturday proved even wilder, and not in a good way for the North Stars who twice took three goal leads, only to lose the game. The end result wasted an excellent performance from Dayton Heino, who scored twice in the first to erase an early deficit to give the North Stars a 2-1 lead. Austin Shumanski’s goal at 10:07 was enough to drive Gabriel Waked out of the Flin Flon net. He was replaced by Jacob Delorme the rest of the way. Braydon Buziak then scored at 16:15 on the power play with Elijah LoonStewardson and Heino both assisting. Brandson Hein’s 37th of the season cut it to 4-2 in the second but Ryan Gil restored the three-goal cushion at 6:31 with his 16th of the season, Brett Gammer assisting. Three straight Flin Flon goals in the third sent the

game to overtime. Caleb Moretz scored at the 1:39 mark to cut the North Stars lead to two, and then Brandson Hein’s 38th of the year shorthanded cut it to one. Nate Hooper’s goal at 15:49 on the power play, from Hein and Moretz, tied the game at 5-5. Hooper won the game in overtime, shocking the North Stars with a goal at 2:39 to beat Grzybowski. Hein got the assist. Shots favoured Flin Flon in the game 51-42. With the weekend results, the division race is even more a scramble than ever. Despite dropping their third in a row, the North Stars still came out of the weekend with one point to move into a tie with Kindersley at 57 points. In the meantime the Humboldt Broncos had zoomed past both of them in the standings. Weekend wins over Notre Dame allowed Humboldt to take a two-point lead in the Global Ag Tech Solutions division, with 59 points. The North Stars still hold two games in hand over the Broncos, but Kindersley now has three games in hand over the North Stars. The North Stars have no choice but to put Flin Flon in their rear view mirror, and claw their way back into the division race. This Friday and Saturday the North Stars are back on the road playing a couple of teams they have had some recent success against: Melville and Yorkton.

By Allie Raycraft

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Hi everyone. I did not report on last week’s curling so here it is. Jan. 22, it was Belyk over Munn, Wisner over Rogers, Horrell over O’Hare, Forester over Scott and Krismer (skipped by Don Christopher) over Wayne Payne. On Jan. 29, it was Horrell over Wisner, Belyk over Payne, Forester over Krismer, Scott over Rogers, and Munn over O’Hare. Leading are Forester, Belyk and Munn with three wins each. We celebrate the win of the Robyn Silvernagle team in the Provincial Scotties, and we are having a send-off party on Friday, Feb. 8, at the curling club starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

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Whooping cranes up to 650 in the wild Submitted by Nature Saskatchewan In 1941 only 21, whooping cranes existed in the world and many thought North America’s tallest bird was doomed to extinction. Through decades of dedicated and painstaking efforts the endangered whooping cranes now number some 650 in the wild. At least 500 of those whooping cranes survive in the Wood Buffalo Aransas Texas flock that migrates through Saskatchewan; the exact number won’t be available until after counts are completed later this winter. Each spring and fall, whooping cranes migrate through Saskatchewan to and from their wintering grounds on the Texas Gulf Coast and Wood Buffalo National Park on the border between Alberta and the Northwest Territories. This past fall, 151 were observed near Marcelin, north of Saskatoon. This is the largest congregation of whooping cranes sighted in one bunch in over 100

years. Production of young was lower than average in 2018, with only six young being spotted in that large flock, a total of 24 young fledged in 2018. Over the years captive breeding of whooping cranes has been successful, with eggs or offspring being introduced in four locations in the United States to create additional populations of whoopers. Two of these re-establishment programs have failed (Idaho and Florida) while two others have achieved limited success (Wisconsin and Louisiana). Currently there are about 100 birds in the Eastern Migratory Flock summering in Wisconsin and another 50 birds in a non-migratory flock in Louisiana. Another 15 remain in Florida. There are about 165 birds in captivity, with just over 115 of those being breeding birds that are producing offspring for the reintroductions. Those birds are located in: Calgary, Alberta; Wisconsin; Louisiana; and Washington, D.C.

Through decades of dedicated and painstaking efforts the endangered whooping cranes now number some 650 in the wild. Photos by Kim Mann

American poachers face charges in Saskatchewan One sentenced to repeatedly watch Bambi

Staff According to Saskatchewan’s environment department, two Missouri hunters found guilty in one of that state’s largest deer poaching cases are facing charges in Saskatchewan. One of them is the poacher who was recently sentenced in the U.S. to, while in jail, watch the movie Bambi repeatedly. In 2016, David Berry Jr. and Cody Scott came to the province under the pretence of being duck hunters. They

illegally shot a number of white-tailed deer, an antelope, a coyote and a badger before heading back to the United States with their illegal cargo. Two Saskatchewan men were charged with aiding and abetting the Missouri hunters, as well as wasting game. They acted as drivers and assisted the poachers in storing and processing the illegally harvested wildlife. The local men also purchased a tag to help Berry Jr. and Scott take the antlers across the border.

The Saskatchewan men were fined $6,250, and were suspended from hunting for one year. Their names were not released as they voluntarily paid their fines and were not required to appear in court. If he returns to Canada, Berry Jr. faces eight charges under The Wildlife Act with potential fines in excess of $15,000 and a hunting suspension. Scott faces 14 charges with potential fines of almost $26,000 and a hunting suspension. In December, Berry Jr.

and Scott were prosecuted in Missouri as part of a poaching ring that included Berry’s father and two brothers. The prosecution resulted in fines and court costs of more than $50,000 and more than $150,000 in bonds. The U.S. case revolved around trophy bucks being taken illegally for their heads, while leaving the bodies of the deer to waste. Berry Jr. and Scott received lifetime hunting suspensions in Missouri, while Berry Jr. also received one year in jail

and was ordered to repeatedly watch the movie Bambi as part of his sentence. If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call your local Ministry of Environment office, Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn In Poachers line at 1-800-6677561, or call #5555 (SaskTel cellular subscribers), or report a violation online at www. saskatchewan.ca/tip. You may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.

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New dish, with a dash of condescension After years of celebrating our agricultural know-how, the guide has gone urban – and is more than a little patronizing By Sylvain Charlebois

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Say goodbye to the four food groups. Almost 12 years after the launch of the previous version, the new Canada’s Food Guide celebrates food by displaying a plate filled with greens, fruits, plant proteins and grains. And if you look very carefully, you’ll see a cup of yogurt alongside a piece of beef that looks a little like a piece of wood. Unlike the old version, the new guide can apply to different demographic groups and lifestyles. In a somewhat less innovative vein, it also encourages Canadians to cook, eat with other people, and consider water as their drink of choice. In all, the new food guide is a bold move from Health Canada, but it still misses the mark in some areas. The plate concept is clever. Few Canadians could tell how big portions should be in the old version and many can relate to the size of a plate. Dominated by vegetables and fruits, grains and proteins are now sidekicks. And, as expected, animal-based proteins are now second fiddle to plant-based proteins. Dairy and meat products have lost the protein wars, which means that in Ottawa, Health Canada won over Agriculture and Food Canada, probably for the first time. Nutrition-conscious minds prevailed, for better or worse. The guide has always showcased our agricultural know-how, beginning with the first edition in 1942. Then, not only did almost 30 per cent of our population live on farms, but nearly 30 per cent of our national gross domestic product came from agriculture. It was expected that the government promote commodities grown in our backyard. That guide displayed products we all knew: milk, fish and meat. Now, less than two per cent of Canadians live on farms and agriculture represents a fraction of our national GDP. The tone of this new guide is different as well – it embraces a different language: the nutrient-focused jargon Health Canada believes Canadians are ready for. Fibre and proteins are at the core of this new publication. The guide has gone urban for the first time. It’s more contemporary, multicultural and adaptable to varying modern diets. It’s about time. For the Liberal government heading into an election in the fall, this city-friendly

platform will do no great harm, only alienating regions that historically support the Conservatives. There are some weak points in this new guide, though. Some of it is quite condescending, with trite advice only an idealistic health professional would give. Phrases like “Enjoy your food,” “Be mindful of eating habits,” and the patronizing “Be aware of food marketing” are prominent. As the guide became more sophisticated about what we should be eating, it also got a little smug, treating all Canadians like five-year-olds. The food industry spends billions on marketing and the average Canadian sees roughly 1,500 advertisements a day. Is Health Canada suggesting Canadians can hide from all of this for the sake of eating better? That’s a stretch. And in the new guide, Health Canada is at odds with the buy-local movement. Eggs, poultry and milk are by far the biggest losers. Supported by supply management, our grandiose protectionist policy that allows us to produce what we need, these sectors may end up overproducing in just a few years. As we institutionalize a new message, behaviours will change. Domestic production of these commodities may require recalibration soon and many of our farms could disappear. Our agricultural trade policies aren’t synchronized with our domestic food policies and the new guide will only make things worse. Ottawa can’t carry on stating it unconditionally supports supply-management policy. It clearly doesn’t anymore. On the fruit and vegetable front, things could get tricky as well. We’re highly vulnerable due to our dependency on imported fruits and vegetables, especially in winter. It’s the most volatile food category for consumers. For example, lettuce prices went up by a whopping 39.4 per cent over 12 months in Canada. These price shifts are hard for consumers to cope with. We need to raise our veggie game in Canada – fast. So the new food guide is a step forward, despite the dash of demeaning comments. Now if we can get Health Canada to review the guide every five years like most other industrialized nations, perhaps it will stop treating the release like it was revealing the location of Cleopatra’s tomb. Sylvain Charlebois is scientific director of the Canadian Agrifood Foresight Institute, a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University, and a senior fellow with the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies. www.troymedia.com

SCA says eating beef makes good nutritional sense Staff The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association says, with the new Canada Food Guide, Health Canada is

missing an opportunity to inform Canadians of the nutritional benefits of eating lean beef as a source of many nutritional needs. It would be unfortunate

if Canadians interpret this bias as a signal to remove red meat from their diets, says the SCA; dietary advice to reduce red meat consumption could put

some Canadians at risk of iron, zinc, vitamin B12 deficiencies and inadequate protein intake. A release issued by the SCA says it appreciates the food guide’s focus on food waste reduction as a concrete action that consumers can take with regard to sustainable food choices,

stating Saskatchewan is a great place to grow beef and is perhaps one of the most sustainable agriculture systems in the world. In many places in the province, raising cattle is the best and most environmentally beneficial use of the land, says the SCA. Finally, SCA supports

the food guide’s recommendations to eat whole foods and cooking and eating with friends and family. “Canadians can continue to enjoy Canadian beef on their plate, a sustainable, locally grown, high nutrient product as part of their varied diets,” states the release.

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food guide, Food & Consumer Products of Canada, the largest trade asso-

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Canada’s Food Guide takes new approach Staff

In launching the new Canada’s Food Guide recently, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, emphasized that healthy eating is about more than the foods Canadians eat. The new Food Guide is an online suite of resources aimed at meeting the needs of different users, including the general public, policy makers and health professionals. This includes mobile-friendly web content to encourage Canadians to eat healthy whenever and wherever they go. Health Canada says the new dietary guidance includes advice for Canadians on healthy food choices and healthy eating habits. This advice includes: • eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, • eating protein foods,

• choosing whole grain foods, and • making water your drink of choice. The Food Guide encourages Canadians to: • cook more often, • enjoy food, • be mindful of eating habits, and • eat meals with others. Health Canada also says it is working to ensure that the revised Food Guide is inclusive of Indigenous Peoples, reflecting social, cultural and historical context. Additionally, Health Canada and Indigenous Services Canada are committed to working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis to support the development of distinctions-based healthy eating tools, as part of the revision process. The new Food Guide is an integral part of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, which aims to make the healthier choice

the easier choice for all Canadians. Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, says “Dietitians are passionate about the potential of food to enhance lives and improve health. We commend Health Canada on taking a broader approach to eating by providing evidence-based guidance on not only what to eat but how to eat. We are also pleased to see inclusion and consideration of traditional foods, cultural diversity and environmental sustainability. Health promotion is an essential pillar in food policy and the new Food Guide tools and resources will support the creation of healthier food environments for Canadians.”

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Plant-Based Foods of Canada has welcomed Health Canada’s release of an updated Canada Food Guide, with emphasis on consuming plant-based proteins more often. “The changes we’re seeing in the updated Canada Food Guide

reflect a broader societal trend towards greater consumption of plant-based foods that promises to continue in the years to come,” explains Beena Goldenberg, CEO, Hain Celestial Canada. “Public health research shows that the key to better eating is changing the food environment, which means not just educating

people about what they should eat but also ensuring that great tasting plant-based goods are widely available, convenient and affordable. Plant-Based Foods of Canada is well positioned to work with government and key stakeholders to make that happen.” Plant-Based Foods of Canada

notes that over the past few years, consumer notions of protein sources have expanded to include a wider variety of plant-based protein ingredients and foods. The increase in flexitarian eating, along with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and the health benefits associated with these trends, as well as concerns about

sustainability are putting the spotlight on plant proteins, says the group. Plant-Based Foods of Canada is comprised of food companies that make and market plant-based products that are part of a combination of proteins by a growing number of Canadians.

Beef belongs on the plate says SSGA Staff

While Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association welcomes the revised Canada Food Guide’s promotion of healthy eating and overall nutritional well-being, it is concerned the guide downplays the benefits of beef as part of a healthy diet and sustainable environment. “We recognize that consumers have more protein choices than they have ever had before, but we believe that beef is still a safe, healthy and nutritious protein source,” says SSGA President Bill Huber. “We encourage people to choose beef which is produced sustainably by thousands of beef producers across Canada.” According to the SSGA, a small amount of lean beef can provide high-quality, easily available protein and many other nutrients with relatively few calories. To get an equal amount of protein from other sources could

mean consuming higher volumes and more calories. Moreover, combining beef with recommended servings of vegetables provides a synergetic effect and helps the body absorb nutrients more efficiently. The SSGA also says beef provides several essential nutrients including high-quality, complete protein, all essential amino acids, readily available iron and zinc, and others such as riboflavin, niacin, selenium and vitamins B6 and B12. Reducing red meat consumption could put some Canadians at risk of iron, zinc, vitamin B12 deficiencies and inadequate protein intake, says the SSGA. The SSGA goes on to say that while the guide references the footprint of food production, it overlooks the many environmental benefits of beef production. Compared to other countries, Canadian beef cattle production has one of the highest levels of sustainability

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Has the Canada Food Guide ‘vilified’ processed food? Continued from Page 14 Canada. “We support providing consumers with information to educate them about healthy eating so that they make informed food decisions that suit their lifestyles. Our member companies continue to invest in product development and reformulation to enhance the nutrition profile and increase the choices available to consumers.” Registered Dietitian and FCPC Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Michi Furuya Chang, says, “Canadians should be limiting

their intake of nutrients of concern, such as sodium, sugar and saturated fats, however, categorizing food as ‘highly processed’ unfairly vilifies food that can be part of a healthy diet and that many Canadians rely upon as a convenient, affordable, safe and nutritious option.” Food processing has an important place within Canada’s food system and will continue to supply safe, convenient and non-perishable foods, says FCPC, adding no stakeholder group has a greater role and impact on food

environments than those within the food supply chain. “There were missed opportunities for industry to provide valuable contributions such as, sharing consumer insights, using labelling as a tool for disseminating relevant nutrition information and ensuring CFG communications and educational messages resonate with Canadians,” says the FCPC. “The reality is that people are time starved,” says Michael Graydon, CEO, FCPC. “People are look-

ing for tasty, convenient, affordable and nutritious products to feed their families and our members will

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Beef belongs on the plate says SSGA Continued from Page 15 “Cattle are also helping to conserve our remaining native grasslands. We’ve lost about 70 per cent of the native grasslands in North

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FCC in the community North Battleford Farm Credit Corporation staff are celebrating a number of community events they have initiated in the 2018. See the photos below.

Farm Credit Corporation employees Tracy Greier and Tatum Claypool Presenting $1,000 to Connaught School in North Battleford for their school feeding program.

Farm Credit Corporation employees Hailey De Yaegher and Tatum Claypool presenting community investment funds to Connaught School to build a garden and outdoor classroom.

FCC Employee’s Don McVoy and Nicole Suberlak Cooking burgers at the Drive Away Hunger Campaign BBQ. The campaign raised over 20,000 meals in the community in 2018.

FCC employees Tracy Greier and Doris JobinRobert presenting $1,000 to McKitrick School for their school feeding program.

FCC employees Tatum Claypool Presenting $1,000 to Gateway Elementary school in Meadow Lake for their school feeding program.

FCC employees Tracy Greier, Doris Jobin-Robert and Hailey De Yaegher volunteering at Battleford’s District Food and Resource Centre sorting all the donations from the FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign partnered with BTEC and Battleford’s District Food and Resource Centre. Photos submitted

Key Issues discussed at Stock Growers semi-annual Members of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) deliberated key issues for the beef industry at their Semi-Annual meeting in Regina on Friday, Jan. 18, during the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference. “The semi-annual meeting provided our members with a good opportunity to discuss issues the industry is facing, but also to work on solutions together,” stated Bill Huber, president of the SSGA. He reported on SSGA’s main activities last year that included monitoring and keeping members up-to-date on international trade negotiations and SS-

GA’s advocacy efforts. The meeting adopted six resolutions, including asking the federal and provincial governments to include Class 1 truck driver training as an eligible expense under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) program. Another resolution highlighted SSGA’s conservation efforts by seeking to lobby the federal and provincial governments to recognize modified Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) conservation agreements as contributing towards Target 1 goals. Another resolution

expressed the members’ concern about the revised Canada’s Food Guide and called on the federal government to maintain the current guide’s recommendations for red meat consumption. Another resolution asked the federal and provincial governments to include traceability equipment as an eligible expense under CAP. The final two resolutions urged the federal government to maintain the license for strychnine until a viable alternative is available, and asked the provincial government to provide funding to PFRA and SPP community pas-

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timely issue since federal and provincial transport ministers were to meet this month to discuss national standards for commercial truck driver training.

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Coping with the cold and not-so-cold at the lake By Lorna Pearson

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Talk about the crazy weather, so very cold and then above zero only to bring rain and icy conditions to everything! Hope everyone is careful, we don’t need broken bones. A ditched vehicle is one thing but bones take so long to heal, while a vehicle can go to the body shop without pain. It was nice to have daughter Sal and Norm Bouvier over the weekend. Both have made it home, safely. The road was so sloppy around Kerrobert, Sal had to wash her car because salt was even all over the windshield, making visibility poor. Then the road was drier from there on. Norm has returned to Dore Lake where he is helping with the commercial fishing there. It was too windy to go out on the lake Sunday so the fellows had the day off. The curling has been

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good to watch over the weekend even if your favourite didn’t always come out on top. The Scotties Saskatchewan Women’s curling was held in Humboldt Jan. 22-27 and was represented by the local Robyn Silvernagle team. Robyn will go on to Nova Scotia where she will compete in the Scotties there. We wish her luck in a good competition. Duplicate bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall Jan. 22, with top scores in order, Joyce Antoine and Richard Groves, Etta Meisner and Trudy Iverson, then Roland and Trudy Verret. Sixteen players turned out to make a nice sociable afternoon. No bridge was played on Thursday evening. Canasta was played at

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At the December meeting of the Do Drop In in Meota, a lifetime membership was presented to Lorna Pearson by President Eric Callbeck and SSAI Regional Director Linda Ard, along with a bouquet of flowers. Lorna was active with the Sunshine Group in Chitek Lake for 30 years before moving to Meota five years ago, and is still quite active in the community. This award is granted to members of Saskatchewan Seniors Association who are over 90 years of age. Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson

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97-year-old Prelate Hotel destroyed by fire On the morning of Aug. 10, 2009, the 97-year-old Prelate Hotel burned to the ground. The owner, Sherri Farrer, and her son were out of town at the time of the fire, and no one else was in the hotel. By the time the Prelate volunteer fire department got to the hotel, it was too late to save it, even with the help of fire crews from surrounding towns. “The wood was so dry and old it was like a can of gas,” said Prelate volunteer fire chief, Brad Goldade. All they could do was watch. There was so much smoke, they had a hard time even locating the blaze. The owner and her son lost all their possessions. When I originally wrote about this hotel fire for my “Railway & Main” blog (hotelhistories.blogspot. com), I was contacted by Sheri Hassman, daughter of former owners Lloyd and Sandra Hassman. The Prelate Hotel did not hold happy memories for Sheri, who was seven when her family lived in the hotel. “I’m sorry for the current owner of the hotel to lose all of their belongings. I am not sorry to see this

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joanchamp@shaw.ca hotel burn down!” Sheri wrote. “This hotel should have been torn down a long time ago. It was cold and dangerous. Especially with the cisterns in the basement. The third floor was closed off when we lived there.” The three-storey Prelate Hotel was built in 1912 in the town of the same name, located on Highway 32 12 kilometres east of Leader. Its first owners were Guy and Mary Linderman. At least one of their children was born in the hotel. By 1918, the hotel was owned and operated by Charles Cohen. His son, Edward Cohen, was managing the hotel in 1935 when the provincial government licensed the premises for the sale of beer by the glass. In 1961, Ed Paul, the owner of the Prelate Hotel, requested a vote be

taken by the town to allow mixed drinking. The vote carried, and women were permitted to drink in the beverage room of the Prelate Hotel for the first time. The hotel was then sold to Peter J. Kosolofski, and later, to Phillip and Inga Walston. Lloyd and Sandra Hassman owned the Prelate Hotel for about a year and a half. The Hassmans sold the business in 1975 or 1976 to Larry and Linda Steier who raised their sons in the hotel. The bar at the Prelate Hotel was a popular spot. On the Facebook page, “Memories of the Prelate Hotel,” O’Neil Zuck recalls staying as a guest in the hotel one hot summer night in 1999. “It was an interesting experience. My pregnant wife was not used to such accommodations and my

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4-year-old daughter did not know what to think. The first thing we noticed was there was one common bathroom to share with everyone staying overnight in the hotel. The second thing was we had a room over the bar. We had to keep the window open as it was too hot in the room. It was a breezy Friday evening; the sign swung and squeaked until about 1:00 AM. When the bar closed about 1:00 AM the patrons moved their socializing outside underneath the once squeaky sign. So we listened to boisterous conversations. I think it was after sunrise that we finally fell into a nice restful sleep.” The Prelate Hotel was listed for sale in July 2005 by the owner, Sherri Farrer. The 1,800 squarefoot living quarters and seven guest rooms were on the second floor. The 87seat bar – which was the primary business source for the hotel – was on the main floor alongside a restaurant that was no longer in use. The third floor had been blocked off – its windows covered over by the stucco exterior. Those third-floor windows made a brief,

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The Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors has determined from statistics that residential sales in the Battlefords declined last year. In 2018 there was a total of 354 residential Multiple

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recorded for the year, representing a 22 per cent decline. The number of annual home sales has been declining every year since 2014 when a total of 304 homes sold in the two communities. The month of December was especially slow for sales with only

five transactions compared to 15 residential MLS sales in December of 2017. The number of available homes for sale in the Battlefords at the end of December was 135 units. This is 45 per cent higher than the end of 2017 but equal to December 2016.

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FUNERAL SERVICES RUDA: Service Of Thanksgiving for the life of Georgina “Joyce” Ruda, resident of the Battlefords District Care Centre, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from Zion Lutheran Church with Reverend Sheldon Gattinger officiating. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). __________________________________________________________

OBITUARIES Daviduk-Stella 1919 - 2019 Stella Daviduk passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2019 at the age of 99 yrs at Hafford Nursing Home. Stella was born as Stefhenka to pioneers Julia (Zarubiak) and Nick Rybryna in Hafford district on November 8, 1919, where she resided until her passing. Stella is survived by her daughter Darlene (Morris) Stakiw, grandchildren Christine (Todd) Chaffey, and Ian (Susanne) Stakiw, and great grandchildren Stephanie and Matthew Marchinko and Moritz and Emily Stakiw; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Stella was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Walter (1998); her grand son-in-law, Grant Marchinko (1999); her great grandsons, Lucas Marchinko (1999) and Felix Stakiw (2014); her sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Dr. Steve Cholod; and all her brothers-in-law and sisters-in law. Stella lived in Hafford all of her life. She married Walter James Daviduk on July 20, 1939 and they became the proprietors of Rybryna Hardware. While Walter was teaching in various communities in Saskatchewan Stella managed the family business. The bright blue hardware store, on the corner of main and second street, was featured at the Canadian Pavilion at EXPO in Vancouver in 1986. The store served the Hafford and district community for about 80 years. Stella was actively involved in the Hafford community. She belonged to the Ukrainian Catholic Church, singing in the choir and having her family join her in the choir loft during services. She was a member of UCWL for over 70 years and held various executive positions. She was the chair of the school board for 25 years. Stella was godmother to many children in the district. Stella’s father owned one of the first cars in Hafford. She applied for her driver’s license when she was 16 by simply writing Regina, sending $1, and the license came in the mail. She loved curling in many bonspiel’s and when could no longer curl watched curling faithfully on tv. Stella had many hobbies including caroling, making Easter eggs, cross stitching and knitting/crocheting and passing down her Ukrainian cooking and traditions to her family. Stella travelled across the globe with Walter, her family & friends to Israel, Japan, Singapore, Portugal, Greece, Morocco, Russia, Poland, all of Europe, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela, the United States, and across Canada. One of the many highlights was meeting the Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. In her final years she still enjoyed cooking, especially making perogies and baking cinnamon buns for her favorite son-in-law, Morris, watching games shows and her beloved Riders and ANY Canadian hockey team. Stella’s family was of utmost importance to her. The trip between Hafford and Yorkton was travelled often, and family gatherings were plenty. Her grandchildren, Chrissy and Ian spent several summers in Hafford, often helping in the store, attending summer camps/catechisms, learning how to bake “Baba’s buns” and perogies and spending time at the cottage at Red Berry Lake. When Chrissy and Ian attended university in Saskatoon, weekly buying trips included bringing goodies and going out for dry ribs and Greek Salad. Donations in Stella’s name can be made to Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church. A Prayer Service will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:00 am. Both services will be held at the Hafford Ukrainian Catholic Church with interment to follow at Hafford. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577). _________________________________________________

Phillips: With great regrets, the family of Edith Marie Phillips, born June 1st, 1935 in the small town of Unity, Saskatchewan, announces her passing on Jan. 22, 2019 at Vernon, B.C. She is predeceased by her loving husband Eugene, Son Donald, granddaughter Megan, her Parents Helmer and Edith Hanson, Sister Myrtle Hanson. Surviving children: Daughter-in law Mel Phillips (Donald), Donna Marie Steeves (Gerry), Ken Phillips (Jayna), Neil Phillips (Debra Bostock) and Karen Ostafew (John). Grand-Children and great grand-children Christopher Phillips (Shannon and daughter Allie), Kelly Phillips (Steve Harris and daughter Copper), Laura Friesen (Curt Pollock and children April and James), Megan Burnett (Mark and daughters Brynlee and Autumn), Mitchell Phillips, Nykola Ostafew (Molly Kopola) and Jaclyn Ostafew (Evan Moreau), Brothers: Torval (Helena) Hanson, Stanley (Shirley) Hanson, Alvin (Irene) Hanson; numerous nieces, nephews and their families. A special thanks to her closest friends for their love and devotion. Funeral Service will be held at Third Avenue United Church, 1301 – 102nd Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan on Thursday, Jan. 31st, 2019 at 11 am with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Luncheon will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart and Stoke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society in Memory of Edith Marie Phillips. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services, Armstrong, B.C. and Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK. (306-446-4200). __________________________________________________ Gladys Isabel Pickett August 2, 1929 December 10, 2018 In loving memory of Gladys Pickett who passed away at BUH on December 10, 2018. Gladys is survived by her son Ross (Louise) Pickett of Lacome, AB and daughter Audrey (Blaire) Leide of Fort St. James, BC. 5 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren: Jodie (Tracy) Gee - Ryan and Brandon; Jennie (Darren) Le Claire Chantelle and Trevor; Kendall (Andrea) Pickett - Kaiden; Corrina (Matt) Barker - Emersyn and Lucas; Jeff Leide Brother, Cecil Russell; Sister-in-Law Arlene Russell - Traves and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Harvey Pickett; Mother and Father, Beatrice and George Russell, brothers Ron Russell and Norman Russell. In-Laws, Margaret and James Pickett; Irene (Gordon) Fielding; Olive (Albert) Baker; Paulette Russell; Pearl Russell and Pauline Russell. Funeral service was held December 15, 2018 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church with Rev. Trevor Malyon officiating. Shared memories were given by close friends Marie Hampson and Tina Dryhoruh. Honor Guard were the Battlefords Lions Clubs and Richard W.I. ladies. A rose ceremony was presented by the St. Paul’s Anglican Church Women. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all those who shared her life. Active pallbearers were Kevin Russell, Jason Russell, Bryan Russell, Lloyd Drieschner, Blair Dearborn and Terry Kjargaard. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to Lion’s Guide Dog Program, 52 Wilson Street, Oakville, ON L6K 0G6; BUH Foundation - Palliative Care Unit, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK, S9A 3L8; STARS, 1441 Aviation Park, NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7. The family would like to thank all of the staff at BUH for their loving and caring support and to everyone else who supported the family in ways of visits, food, flowers and kind words during this difficult time. __________________________________________________

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ALLCHURCH, JESSIE It is with sadness that the family of Jessie Allchurch announce her passing on January 16th, 2019 at the age of 89. A Graveside Service will be held in the spring at the Mullingar Cemetery. Jessie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family; Louise (Lanny), Denis (Sheila), Terry (Diane), Ken (Donna), Lyle, Howard (Ruth), Maurice (Pam), Warren ``Jim`` (Tanya), numerous other family and many friends. Family and friends wishing to send private online condolences may do so by visiting www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Memorial Donations may be directed to STARS, Canadian Cancer Society or the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation – Witchekan Branch in Jessie’s Memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lori Saam of Beau “Lac” Funeral home in Spiritwood 306-883-3500 __________________________________________________ DAY: In loving memory of Iris R. Day, born April 22, 1941 at Albertown, Saskatchewan, passed away January 6, 2019 in Edam, Saskatchewan. Survived by her loving children: Gwen (Jim) Holloway - Danika & Nadian; Mark (Renee) Carston, Ryder & Chase; Cyndy (Dave) Glover - Tristen & Kyla; Brother, Ray (Pat) Kostynski; Sister, Sylvia Gall; nieces, nephews & their families. In-laws Hughene Day, Gerry & Gayle Webster. Predeceased by her Parents, Hallas & Mary Kostynski, twin sister, Elsie, Husband, Larry, Brothers-in-law, Victor Gall & Glen Day, In-laws, Sydney & Catherine Day. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:00pm from Trinity United Church Edam, Saskatchewan with The Rev. Canon Donald Skinner. Euology was given by Renee Day, written by the family. Music Ministry; Catherine Skinner-Organist, Edam Church Choir; Hymn Selections: What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Nearer My God To Thee; CD Selection: The Rose-Conway Twitty, Goodbye-Kenny Rogers. Honorary Pallbearers, “All Who Shared in Mom’s Life”. Memorials are requested to Lady Minto Health Care Centre or Trinity United Church. Interment will be held at a later date at the Edam Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ Verna Marie Laing peacefully passed into the loving care of her Lord on January 12th with her family at her side.Verna is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years Clifford Laing; daughter Glennda (Trent) Ilett, Mysti Ilett, Kajsa Poynting, Anicah Poynting; son Meril (Lois) Laing; daughter Carmella Laing, Jeffrey Laing, Aubrienne Fitzimonds; son Waylon (Pamela) Laing, Rylyn Laing, Ryan den Broeder, Ashlee Laing. A Celebration of Verna’s life will be held at Sallows & McDonald Wilson & Zehner Funeral Chapel (1291 – 103rd Street, North Battleford, SK) on January 25th at 11:00 a.m. Verna loved to visit, and so we shall. A light lunch social will be served after the service, followed by interment at Battleford Cemetery. Those who wish to make a donation in Verna’s memory, in lieu of flowers, will be happy to know she was a strong supporter of many charities among them were the Heart & Stroke Foundation Canada (1300 – 2300 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4P 1E4); STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7) and the Cancer Society (Canadian Cancer Society, Saskatchewan Division, 1910 McIntyre St., Regina, SK S4P 2R3) or donation of personal choice. We would like to send a special thank you to her much loved friends and extended family for their ongoing support and condolences. Sallows & McDonald & Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, Wally Markewich in care of arrangements. 306-445-2418.

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Hey guys my name is Daffy and I am a super sweet loving girl that is looking for her second chance at a home and family. I love to be outside and I love to just sit by your feet with my head in your lap. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today. Hey guys my name is Tippy and I am here at the shelter looking for a place to call my home and a family to call my own. I am super sweet and affectionate and love love love attention. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today. PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com T H E B AT T L E F O R D S

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REGISTRATIONS

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

TENDERS

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER R.M. OF CUT KNIFE #439 Legal Land Desc. NE 34-43-20-W3*

SE 03-44-20-W3*

Volunteer Firefighters Wanted

BILINGUAL: EvEryonE can lEarn 2 languagEs! WE havE many studEnts Who spEak morE than 2!

The R.M. of North Battleford is developing a Volunteer Fire Department and is seeking those who would like to become a volunteer firefighter. Those who are interested in joining the department are asked to contact the Municipal office.

CATHOLIC: ImmErsE your chIld In a rIch and vIbrant faIth communIty.

EXCELLENCE: hIgh standards of ExcEllEncE for all studEnts.

Experience is an asset but not required as all training will be provided by the Municipality.

SUPPORT: for all famIlIEs, ovEr 90% of our famIlIEs do not spEak frEnch at homE.

You do not need to be a resident of the R.M. to join.

To learn more, please join us in our library on

Please contact the Municipal office: In person: Highway 4 and Forest Hall Road; by email: rm437@sasktel.net; or by phone: 306-445-3604.

Tuesday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m.

for an information night. École Monseigneur Blaise Morand, 1651-96th Street North Battleford 306-446-2167

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Clause 3.1 m) of Bylaw 4-05 (Public Notice Bylaw), that the Council of The Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498 intends to intially consider the following matter at their regular meeting of Council to be held in the Council Chambers (171 Railway Avenue), Glaslyn, Saskatchewan at 1:30 p.m. on the 13th day of February, 2019. • Amending Bylaw No. 4-06, known as the Zoning Bylaw, for the purpose of rezoning the NW & SW of section 19-52-18 W3 and LSD 10 & 15 of Section 2452-17 W3 from Agicultural zoning to Large Acreage Residential zoning. Dated at Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, this 15th day of January 2019. Jennifer Ernst Administrator

FARM LAND FOR SALE RM OF MERVIN

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!

Application for Re: Liquor Permit

(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Tyler Weber and Glenda Weber have applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Tavern and Retail Store permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as ThEdam Bar at 1011 Main Street, Edam, SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority P.O. Box 5054 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3M3

The following land is offered for sale by tender: NE Sec 34 Twp 50 Rge 20 W3 Extension 0 Surface Parcel #128567076 67.604 hectacres (167.05 acres) Includes: - wood frame garage, single bay insulated with power; - wood frame pumphouse with electrical panel and water well, no pump or water lines; - wood frame drive through building; - 4 steel round grain bins (1-3300 bushels, 3 - 1650 bushels); - 2 oil well surface leases with payments paid for 2018 and notice of abandonment received. NW Sec 22 Twp 51 Rge 20 W3 Extension 1 Surface Parcel #164277052 63.697 hectacres (157.4 acres) Includes 3 steel round grain bins (1650 bushels each). Contact: Richard Webber 1-250-490-6301 for further information. Conditions: - A separate price, offer and cheque is to be provided for each quarter section. - All offers to be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of offer amount payable to Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank In Trust. Cheques will be returned without interest if the offer is not accepted. - Balance of purchase price of the successful offer to be paid to the undersigned within 30 days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited. - Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. - Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST. - Bidders are assumed to rely soley on their own inspection of the land, buildings and the title. All offers in a sealed envelope marked “Do No Open: Farmland-Webber” to be sent on or before 12:00 noon, February 28, 2019 to: Box 905 201-1291-102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Attention: Jeff Baldwin 306-445-6177

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land of Bruce Petovello in the R.M. of Hillsdale No. 440 is offered for sale by tender: Parcel

Assessed Value

Taxable Assessment

Acres

SE-13-44-24-W3

$178,900

$98,395

160.02 (Cultivated Acres - 2018 GPS-136)

• Purchaser responsible for payment of any applicable GST • All offers to be accompanied by a certiied cheque in the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable to “Matrix Law Group in Trust” • Successful bidder must pay balance of purchase price and GST to the undersigned within 30 days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited • Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted For information call Bruce Petovello 306-398-2626 or 306-498-7818 (cell). Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked “DO NOT OPEN - PETOVELLO LAND TENDER” to the undersigned on or before 12:00 noon on the 18th day of February, 2019. Matrix Law Group 1421 - 101st Street North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9 Attention: Eldon Lindgren, Q.C. Telephone: 306-445-7300

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Cult. Acres

2019 SAMA Assess.

Approx 145

$207,100

Approx 149

$239,600

*The above land is subject to an existing lease expiring December 31, 2022. Patriculars may be obtained from the undersigned. Terms and Conditions of the Tender are as follows: 1. Tenders to be in a sealed envelope marked “RM of Cut Knife - Tender” and must include full name, return address, phone number and email (if applicable) of the bidder. 2. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. 3. Buyer must provide a certified cheque or bank draft for 5.0% of the tendered amount. Unsuccessful bidders will have their deposit returned. 4. Seller will be responsible for taxes to December 31, 2018. 5. Offers must be received in our office by the tender deadline 12:00 Noon, March 15, 2019. 6. Balance of purchase price and applicable GST to be paid within 30 days of acceptance of tender or deposit will be forfeited. GST registrants may file purchaser’s undertaking. 7. Land sold as is without conditions or warranties.

Migneault Law Office Box 520, 1391-101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 (306)445-4436 LAND FOR SALE

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following property will be offered for sale by tender under the direction of Randy Kirkham, Solicitor: 1. SW 36 – 53 – 20 W3 – Pcl. # 128237340 158 acres - (appraised at $120,000.00 in 2016) RM OF MERVIN # 499 2. SW 04 – 49 – 20 W3 - Pcl. # 128607116 159 acres - (2018 assessment $102,400.00) RM OF TURTLE RIVER # 469 - Bremner farm and yard site located approximately 4 miles West of Edam - Includes yard site with mature trees / windbreak - Older two-storey farmhouse with boiler heat Double detached garage - Additional shops include 55’ x 85’ x 20’ high shop with two 25’ roll-up electric doors, Mezzanine, two walk-in doors and heated concrete floor - Shop #2 is 60’ x 80’ x 16’ high insulated with dirt floor, two 25’ roll-up electric doors and one walk-in door - Shop #3 is 28’ x 80’ x 14’ high - Numerous additional outbuildings, two wells, underground power in yard, corrals and watering bowl, 3 phase power along property line, pavement to access road / driveway - Approximately 80 cultivated acres, 70 acres pasture and 10 acre yard site (for more details or viewing contact Glen @ 306-481-6288) TERMS 1. All bids must be submitted in writing and delivered to Kirkham Law Office at the address below by Noon on Friday, March 1, 2019. 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. 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 unconditional and 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 to be arranged. Purchaser responsible for all 2019 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 SW 04 shall be subject to the existing ISH ENERGY LTD. Caveat. 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 TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE

Jackfish Lake West Water Utility Corp.

is currently in search of a

Mechanic

Must be proficient in performing Alignments, Brake and Front End work Please apply within 592 - 110th Street, North Battleford

KANAWEYIMIK

TENDER Water Meter Reader

Jackfish Lake West Water Utility Corp. will be accepting application for an independent contractor to read water utility meters as directed by JLWWUC; inspect and manage the repair of water leaks that fall under the responsibility of JLWWUC; provide water meter maintenance, changes and new installations; seasonal hookups and shut offs as directed by the JLWWUC; arrange for and pay personnel to backfill the position when unavailable to fulfill responsibilities and provide contact details to JLWWUC. Report to JLWWUC any pertinent findings that result from the fulfillment of these responsibilities. Applicants must have computer knowledge.

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency Located in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Kanaweyimik is an providing childnon-political welfare and Child familyand services to Services five First agency Nations. independent, Family Moosomin, Mosquito, Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First providing services to Red ve First Nations communities. Nations contract for services with Kanaweyimik.

THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR POSITION

Resumés with cover letter will be accepted until 4:00 PM February 15, 2019. Email: jlwwuc@outlook.com or fax: 306-892-2275.

The Tax Enforcement Act

ROGER ROBERT MURRAY AND MARIE YVONNE MURRAY TAKE NOTICE that the Resort Village of Cochin intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described as Lot 4 Blk/Par 4 Plan No 75B04645 Ext 0, Title No. 127541112. The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 166476291 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land. The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality. For any questions about the tax enforcement process please contact Taxervice at 1-877-734-3113. Dated this 31st day of January, 2019. Amber Loeppky, Treasurer

Resort Village of Cochin CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Full-Time of a Manager position. SalThe following is a general description ary will be commensurate withaexperience, and education. Kanaweyimik is offering full-time training therapist/counsellor This is a full-time, permanent position. position within a unique, exciting and newly established

Kanaweyimik. QUALIFICATIONS Manager is inresponsible fororsupervising Prevention •• AThe Masters degree a related eld a Registeredthe Psychologist inProgram. Saskatchewan •• Experience providing individual,for group and family therapy The Manager is responsible covering off the Executive • Knowledgeable and sensitive to Aboriginal issues with an Director when the Executive Director is not available. dynamics intergenerational abuse • understanding The Manager of willthe comply with of provisions of the Kanaweyimik • Computer Personnelskills Manual as it exists from time to time. •• Excellent verbal, written time management skills specific In the absence of the and Executive Director, delegate • Aresponsibilities clear criminal and abuse records check as child required with respect to the day to day • Aoperations valid driver’s licence of Kanaweyimik. • Carries out orthenegotiable intent and of very the Kanaweyimik An immediate startpurpose date with competitive Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time and may make salary and benefts. for position the revision/amendment Personnel Duerecommendations to the focus of the being to provideofservices to Manual as individuals required. in an agency operated by member First First Nations • Ensurepreference all reporting requirements are met for Prevention Nations, will be given to those applicants for this Program. position who are of aboriginal ancestry.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure effective

Please forward detailed resumés by email to: tony@tonymartens.ca delivery of programs and services and case management. or 9621 - of 161A Surrey, B.C. V4N 2E8. Please • by In mail the to: absence theStreet, Executive Director, ensure that all M.Sc., BSW, RCC, RSW. address to the attention of Tony Martens, agreements are reviewed and renewed as required.

• Attend for andaccepting participate applications in all management meetings as scheduled. Deadline is March 31, 2014 at 5pm • Assist local time.in drafting annual budget for Prevention Program and

submit to Executive Director by the end of January of each fiscal

Contact year. person: Tony Martens 604-583-6612. Only successful candidates who make the short list willthebe • Monitor prevention expenditures throughout yearcontacted. and ensure Recruitment process continue are until a successful that the approved budgettoexpenditures followed. Report any candidate is selected. over expenditures to the Executive Director.

• Represent Kanaweyimik as and when required at local, provincial and federal levels. • Attend Inter-agency meetings in each of the five First Nation communities as scheduled. • In the absence of the Executive Director, prepare and present an Annual report to the members of Kanaweyimik. The Annual Report will outline all programs, services and statistics provided by Kanaweyimik. Qualifications • The qualifications of the Manager shall be determined at the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors depending upon the needs of Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services at the time. • A University Degree from a School of Social Work and/or Business Administration with minimum 5 years experience in child protection services. • Extensive working experience and proven ability to work in the social services area with families and children. • Extensive administrative and management experience. • Ability to organize, delegate, supervise and coordinate activities of staff members and complex programs. • Ability to formulate budgets, administer same and report on budgets. • Extensive working experience with First Nations people, with an understanding of the particular issues encountered by First Nations people. • Extensive working experience and a clear understanding of the dynamics of First Nations family systems; complexity of social problems encountered by First Nations families. • Extensive working experience with different levels of government associated with program and service delivery to First Nations. Local, First Nations, provincial and federal levels of government. • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills and application of the same are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid drivers licence.

Application deadline is February 8, 2019 at 5:00pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumes by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected. Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Do you enjoy working outdoors? The Meota Regional Park Authority has several Spring and Summer 2019 employment opportunities for you. Assistant Park Manager – Full-Time The Assistant Park Manager reports to, and supports the Park Manager in overseeing all matters related to the maintenance and operation of a 100-site campground and park grounds. The responsibilities include supervision of all Park Maintenance Staff. The successful individual will be a self-starter, possess organization skills, have previous supervision and general maintenance experience, possess a valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License and will be available to work weekends. The term of employment begins in May 2019 and ends in September 2019.

Based in Winnipeg, Humphrey Window & Door Systems is a well-established mid-size manufacturer of high quality vinyl window & door systems. Our company is looking for a dedicated, confident, and highly motivated, results oriented individual for the position of

Senior Sales Representative for Saskatchewan and Eastern Alberta.

Responsibilities will include: • Responsible for all sales within the province of Saskatchewan and Eastern Alberta. • Maintain a professional, responsive and supportive role to our existing dealer accounts providing consistently high levels of customer service. • Develop new business & relationships within designated market segments and areas. • Build relationships, provide information on our products and conduct demonstrations to contractors, glass shops, builders, renovators, engineers and architects.

Park Office Administrator and Office Staff The Meota Regional Park Authority is accepting applications for a Park Office Administrator and for Office Staff. Full and Part-time positions are available. The Park Office Administrator reports to the Park Manager and will work from mid-May 2019 to September 2019. Preference will be given to individuals with experience working with MS Excel. Duties will include operation of the campsite on-line reservations system, answering telephones, checking in of campground patrons, relaying requests and concerns to maintenance staff, collection of fees and recording of daily revenues. The successful applicant will be available to work weekends and willing to assist the Park Manager in other duties within the Regional Park. Park Office staff report to the Office Administrator and provide support in all office duties as well as assist the Park Manager within the Meota Regional Park when required.

Qualifications: • Minimum 3-5 years sales experience preferably within the building, construction or building supply market. • Proven track record of successfully building and maintaining customer relationships. • Knowledge or experience of window and door manufacturing an asset. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Based out of home the individual must be dedicated, organized, highly motivated with a strong commitment to customer service. • Creative, detail oriented and excellence in follow through. • Must have a willingness and dedication to travel throughout assigned sales territories. • Successful candidate must possess and present a valid drivers licence.

Park Maintenance Staff The Meota Regional Park Authority is accepting applications for several Park Maintenance Staff positions for the Spring and Summer of 2019. Reporting to the Park Manager, the Park Maintenance Staff will perform general grounds maintenance, lawnmowing, painting, cleaning of facilities and garbage collection among other duties as assigned by either the Park Manager or their Assistant. Successful applicants will be self-motivated, reliable and able to work weekends as well as possess a valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License and will be able to operate most lawn/ garden care equipment. The term of employment will begin mid-May and end at the end of August. Students are welcome to apply. Please email resumes to meotapark@sasktel.net before noon, Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Please identify the Meota Regional Park Authority employment opportunity you are seeking.

Please submit resume including cover letter by February 6, 2019 to: Attention: General Manager, Humphrey Window & Door Systems 1315 Inkster Blvd, Winnipeg MB R2X 1P6 Or Email to: info@humphreyproducts.ca

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CALL 306-445-7261

Compensation: A comprehensive and competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate on experience.

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Medstead store gears up for Telemiracle By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

The much-loved local tradition of the smorgasbord lunch in support

of Telemiracle has begun its plans for the upcoming month. Through its

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Sundays

Last Tuesday of the Month

North Battleford Girl Guides at Holy Family School, 9201 - 19th Ave., North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. We meet once or twice a month from September to May, 2019.

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1602 - 103rd St., North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

1st Sunday of the Month Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October to May 2019. For more information call 306445-5036.

Wednesdays

4th Sunday of the Month

Wednesdays T.A.G. - What is TAG Toddler Activity Group? It’s a free drop in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, finger plays and story time for ages 14 months - 3 years from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Don Ross Gym, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. For more information contact Sherry at 306-4809426, text or call.

Mondays

2nd Monday of the Month BUH Retirees meet at the North end A&W at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

2nd Monday of the Month Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more info phone 306937-2987.

2nd Monday of the Month Cancer Survivor Support Group - A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends meet at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. The strength of one is the strength of all. All are welcome. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137.

1st Wednesdays of the Month The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Christ at 306-445-3909.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Tuesdays Knit & Natter meet at Porta Bella Restaurant, 2491- 99th Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements. Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied. All skill levels and ages welcome. Phone Vistara at 306317-9434 for more information.

Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays Battlefords Art Club meets at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. Call or text 306-441-6453 for more information.

Tuesdays TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Irene Lascelle at 306-445-4625.

Tuesdays TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9pm at 1371 - 103rd Street (Living Faith Chapel Gym - use parking lot doors off 102nd). All ages – youth to senior, all skill levels. Annual membership fee $125.00 (or $5.00 drop-in fee per night) plus a $5.00 fee for the Table Tennis Saskatchewan membership/insurance.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

2nd Wednesday of the Month

If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

The Alzheimers Support Group is held at the Caleb Village every month except July and August. Phone 306-937-7232 for information.

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Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. It is a self help group for people with Cancer and their family and friends. For further information call Pat Gotto at 306-445-5891. All are welcome.

Regular Bridge Lessons starting at 10:30 a.m. playing Bridge to follow. Call Margaret at 306-445-7615.

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Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.

Mondays & Wednesdays

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

COMING EVENTS

Wednesdays Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome. Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

the local charitable landscape. The 2018 Medstead Telemiracle event raised over $1,300 toward this charity of high esteem. According to the manager of Medstead Hometown Grocery, this year’s event is to be held on Feb. 13 at the local store. The event is known for its Asian cuisine, and is slated to serve ginger beef and Chinese style pork and chicken. Desserts and salads are also featured, making this an easy lunchtime event for Valentine’s Eve. Through the participation of locals in this benevolent event, stomachs are filled and action is taken to better the province in which we live.

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

Musical Jam Session at the Medstead Hall at 2:00 p.m. Musicians, singers, entertainers, & listeners. All ages are welcome. Bring along your instruments, and dancing shoes and have a great time! Please bring lunch, 50/50 tickets. Free admission. Sponsored by: Medstead Leisure Life Club. The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets at The Blend at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome. For more information call 306-9377128 or 306-441-6636.

participation, Medstead Hometown Grocery allows locals an opportunity to show their support of others through the process of dining out. The annual event raises thousands of dollars for a good cause. The charity itself is run through the Kinsmen Foundation. According to their site, the funds aid Saskatchewan people in acquiring special needs equipment and access to medical treatment. An opportunity to support local non-profits and shop local, Medstead’s grocery store holds a yearly buffet. Typical turnout is in the hundreds, and at $20 a plate, the donations make a significant difference in

3rd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480 for more information.

Thursdays Peer To Peer Support Group meets Thursday mornings at The Mental Heal Association, 1602- 103 Street, North Battleford at 9:30 a.m. A very warm welcoming group.

Thursdays Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.

Thursdays Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resources - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce.To order call or text us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow us on Facebook.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Battlefords Cowboy Church at Battleford Legion Hall, 22nd Street Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Open to all religions. Everyone welcome.

1st Friday of the Month

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306-480-7797.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

2nd Friday of the Month Old Tyme Dance from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October 2018 to April 2019. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306937-3190 or 306-441-3147. New members welcome.

This section is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, we can not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is Friday at 10:00 a.m.

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Peer to Peer Support Group for Mental Health meets Thusday mornings @ 9:30 am at 1602 103rd Street in North Battleford.We welcome you to join us as we work towards revovery, and support one another.You will be warmly welcomed by all.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9pm at 1371 - 103rd Street (Living Faith Chapel Gym - use parking lot doors off 102nd). All ages – youth to senior, all skill levels. Annual membership fee $125.00 (or $5.00 drop-in fee per night) plus a $5.00 fee for the Table Tennis Saskatchewan membership/insurance.

Thursdays January 31, Feb. 7 & 14

Learn to Waltz & Polka for students grades 4-12 on Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Marcelin Wapiti Public Library 100-1st Ave., Marcelin. Contact by calling 306-226-2110.

Monday February 11

Cancer Survivor Support Group at Third Avenue United Church 1301-102nd Street, North Battleford at 7:00 pm. A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends. All are welcome. For further information call Ken 306-481-4137 or Myrna 306445-2328.

Tuesday February 12

Senior Fun Day at St. Joseph’s Hall, 1942-98th Street, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Bingo, coffee and entertainment by Allen Taylor & Friends. All seniors welcome.

Thursday February 14

Jeff Bodner - Elvis Tribute Artist. Air Cadets Hall 792-111th St., North Battleford at 7:30 pm.Tickets $25.Tickets can be purchased by calling Marlene at 306-445-7781. Proceeds will go to Wounded Warriors Weekend.

Saturday February 16

Discover Ozobots from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for children ages 7+ accompanied by a caregiver or parent. Held at the Marcelin Wapiti Public Library. Contact by calling 306-226-2110.

Saturday February 16

Club 70 Social Dance Club - William & Shadows. Everyone welcome, 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Lunch served at 11:00 pm. Carol 306386-2470. This section is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, we can not guarantee all submissions will appear.

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Northern Sask. Senior Men’s Playdowns this weekend By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

That’s it! January 2019 is a wrap today. It included weather that ranged from Artic to springtime and from snow to rain. What can we expect Mr. Groundhog to tell us Feb. 2 for the rest of our winter? Feb 15 to March 3, the Canada Winter Games are being held in Red Deer. This year’s event will include Unity’s Presli O’Donnell in opening ceremonies dance team, Ashton Brebner, son of Doran and Lindsay Brebner, and Alexis Elder, daughter of Kurt and Ang Elder, competing on the Team Sask alpine ski team. February brings several

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items to the top of the to do list for this month in Unity. Today marks the beginning of Northern Sask Senior Men’s Playdowns this weekend at UCC, Wildlife supper is this Saturday, and having been sold out since early December, it will be a packed house at the Shingledome in Unity Feb. 4 the Prairie Women on Snowmobiles group will be stopping at St. Peter’s for lunch and a survivor pinning ceremony,

all raising funds for breast cancer research and support. You may still be able to get tickets by contacting Tracey Schwebius at 306843-7321. Starting Feb 8 is the Knights of Columbus State Provincial bonspiel hosting more than 20 teams. Spectators are welcome Feb 8 is the Kin Club Telemiracle Fundraiser “Treat your Sweet” featuring TM National Cast member, Jeffrey Straker. The last home games in regular season are almost done with playoffs in both league and provincials on the horizon this month. Don’t forget to recognize your significant other and loved ones for

Valentine’s Day Feb 14 and love local by supporting local businesses who offer valentines merchandise, gift options, fresh flowers and dining out specials. Family Day holiday is Feb. 18 with school winter break following that week. Feb. 23 is Curling Day in Canada. The last weekend of February hosts the annual Oilperson’s bonspiel at UCC At UPS, kids were very excited to come to school Monday morning Jan. 21 and see two great snow hills created, thanks to a random act of kindness from RoJet contracting. On Feb. 8, their annual Grades 4-6 ski trip will take place at Table Mountain.

At UCHS, the Grade 8 A class held a “soup kitchen” in their gym wherein all students were invited to taste as many soups as were created for a hot lunch to be enjoyed with all of their fellow students and staff. Curling and basketball seasons are heating up as district playdowns will soon be here with UCHS senior high curling hosting Battlewest District championships at their home rink Feb. 12 and 13. Unity Curling Club participated in the Provincial Curling Day of Sask contest showcasing all that their club has to offer that includes history, sponsors, special visitors, full slate of activities and much more. You can

see that video on their Facebook page. Hockey happenings are plentiful as all teams have began league and provincial playoffs. Coffee row folks know it’s a fun, jovial daily gathering at various venues. The weather seemed to be their hottest topic (no pun intended) for January. They know that a full slate of activity coming up in February and early March, in addition to local sports teams in action will keep their conversations full of local flavor. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity and our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time…

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.

ANGLICAN PARISH

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:30 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-5901

Pastor: Bill Hall

191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Everyone Welcome

Living Water Ministry

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)

Church Phone 306-445-4181

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

DIVINE LITURGY Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

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 Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171

Everyone Welcome

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

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

Sunday Services 10:30 am

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

Interim Pastor Matt Bombay Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

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.

1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

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Phone 306-937-7340

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 a.m.Service

Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4465

Various weekly programs “A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

DELMAS - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Box 10, Delmas, SK

Various Weekly Programs Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay www.livingfaithchapel.ca

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

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

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

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Dinner theatre coming up Feb. 9 in Borden By Lorraine Olinyk

Correspondent

The Anglican, United and Riverbend Fellowship Churches are hosting a luncheon on Friday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Borden Friendship Centre. The donations for lunch will go to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Rick Block from the organization will speak about their work. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy soup, sandwiches, desserts and beverages. The Borden Lions Dinner Theatre, Love Letters, presented by the Battlefords Community Players, is coming up on Feb. 9 in the Borden Community Centre and tickets at $30 are still available until Feb. 5. You can call Sandi at

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306-997-2211, Bev at 306997-2067 or Lorraine at 306-997-2159. The Radisson Seniors Club held their monthly pancake breakfast Jan. 26 in their club room, and some attended from Borden, enjoying pancakes, sausages and coffee for $5. They hold this breakfast the last Saturday of each month as a fundraiser. Savannah Sutherland, who belongs to the Saskatoon Track and Field Club, was competing in the Knights of Columbus Indoor Track Meet on Jan. 25

and 26 and she won gold in the Girls U18 100M Dash, gold in U18 60M Hurdles and was first in Section 1 of U18 200M Dash. Savannah is only 15 but she was invited to run in the Women’s 60M Dash against professional runners from Canada, USA and Nigeria, and she placed fifth with a best personal time of 7.73 seconds. She competed in the track meet while also playing in a club volleyball tournament in Saskatoon on Friday and Saturday and her team won the gold. Savannah Sutherland is one of the finalists for the 2018 Sask Sports Junior Female Athlete of the Year and the awards will be announced at the Sask Sports Award Ceremony in Saskatoon in March. Borden and Radisson

members of their seniors clubs were invited to Langham on Jan. 26 for a turkey and ham supper and program in the Langham Town Hall. The tables were nicely decorated with white cloths, snowmen or snowbirds set on a mound of white batting and silver snowflakes over mini lights. The hall also had snowmen at the door and on the piano with mini lights along the stage. After a very delicious meal with cheesecake for dessert, prepared by the Langham seniors, everyone enjoyed an evening of popular tunes from yesteryear provided by Don Balzer, retired educator and pastor, playing the piano and singing along with many sing along tunes such as Side by Side, Hey Good

Don Balzer of Langham entertaining at Langham on Jan. 26. Photo submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

Lookin’, Irish Lullaby, Could I Have This Dance, songs from Sound of Music and Hawaii, gospel songs and, in closing, God Will Take Care of You. Don gave a bit of history about many of the tunes, which

was interesting. The 50/50 of $133 was won by Marg Griffiths of Langham and door prizes were won by Hudson Geisbrecht and Joann Borys of Langham and Shirley Whitt of Radisson.

Pine Island Apartments residents active over holidays

Correspondent

MAIDSTONE – Denise Newton was to North Battleford Sunday to see her grandson play hockey. It was a tie game so each team got a point. Colleen Koski has been to Lloydminster for medical treatment. As I haven’t been able to get news in to the paper for some time, the following is stale but all about what’s happening at the apartments starting Jan. 8. Denise Newton and daughter Coreen of Red Deer, Alta., spent seven days with Kesia and family for Christmas. Son Kevin Newton and his daughter Kiana of Prince Albert joined them for the holiday. Jean Stewart had

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Christmas with Bill and Marion Stoughton. For the New Year, they brought supper in. Morris Stewart of Leduc, Alta., visited his mum Jean last weekend. Dawn Hartman took Jean Hartman to Ardrossan, Alta., where Wayne and Caroline Hartman took her to Camrose for the holiday. They spent Christmas in Edmonton with Jean’s granddaughter and family, returning home Boxing Day. Jean’s cousin Don and Bev Billett visited with them. Coming home,

they ran into the trucking protest. The horn blowing was well heard. Marilyn Stewart spent Christmas with her family in Lloydminster. Dec. 12, 2018, Colleen Koski had supper at Riley and Chantal’s where they celebrated Gloria and Riley’s birthdays. Dec. 20, 2018, Colleen, Radka and Chantal were in Lloydminster for the Parade of Lights. Christmas Eve they had supper at Riley and Chantal’s and opened gifts. My family, Duncan, Hazel, Ken and Pam enjoyed Christmas with me. Ruth Weinhandl spent Christmas with her daughter Loretta and family at Lac La Biche, Alta. We are sorry to report

Maidstone Museum News

Blizzard postpones party By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE – The Maidstone Museum party was scheduled for Jan. 19 but, because of a blizzard, had to be put off to Jan.20. The members who attend the meetings on a regular basis provided a delicious traditional turkey and ham supper held at Pine Island Suites with 20 guests in attendance. Following the meal was a gift exchange, which

was enjoyed by all. The homemade cinnamon buns were a great hit and passed around several times to end up with a lucky winner. Thank you to all who attended and made his a most enjoyable evening. Our regular monthly meeting was held at the suites on Monday, Jan. 21. A report was given on the trimming and cleanup of the trees at the museum grounds. Discussed was the annual silent action to be held at the Trade Fair

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at the Maidstone arena on April 13 and 14. Anyone wishing to donate articles can contact Mae Hinde at 306-893-4030 or Dorothy Schwartz at 306-8932663, or any member of the museum. A special thank you goes to the Maidstone Community Calendar committee for choosing the museum as the recipient of the grant this year. It is much appreciated. Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the suites at 7 p.m.

that Marilyn Stewart injured her back and is with her son in Lloydminster recuperating. Jean Stewart is in Lloydminster hospital and will

not be able to come back to the apartments. Jean Hartman is in Saskatoon hospital and hopefully will be home soon. We wish all three the very

best. Hopefully I’ll be able to keep up with the news from now on. I hope the New Year is good for everyone.

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