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It may not be the full Northwest Territorial Days that people are used to, but the Battlefords Ag Society is a go for a number of events in mid-August. The bulk will happen at the time usually scheduled for Northwest Territorial Days, but Ag Society manager Jocelyn Ritchie is careful to say it will not be a full fair event. “We don’t want people to think it’s a fair because it’s not,” said Ritchie. Nevertheless, there will be a parade and midway rides in mid-August, while the demolition derby has been pushed back to September as a stand-alone event. The Ag Society had seen a number of challenges in securing a midway for this summer. Their regular supplier, West Coast Amusements, was unavailable due to COVID-19 restrictions and staffing issues. It was initially thought
there would be no midway available. However, the Ag Society never gave up and have been successful in securing an alternative supplier. The midway is being provided by Wild Rose Shows out of Alberta. Ritchie said it is a smaller scale company than West Coast Amusements, but they are able to provide some rides, games and fair food from Aug. 19 to 21. Admission for those three days is free, but ride bracelets will be on sale soon. Presale ride bracelets will be sold for $37 at the Ag Society or online. The Ag Society is urging people check their website for more details. There are also plans to host a “fun horse day” on Aug. 21. Also, the annual Northwest Territorial Parade is confirmed as a go for Aug. 16, with this year’s theme being “The Great Outdoors.” The parade begins at 7 p.m. at Access Continued on Page 13
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Dillon evacuees staying in N.B. By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan continues to be a concern, with some fires prompting evacuations in areas of the province. A total of 31 people from the Dillon area, impacted by the blaze known as the Lock fire, have been evacuated to North Battleford as of Monday. According to Joan Hrycyk, Director of Emergency, Crisis Support with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, they are working with the commu-
nities and with Meadow Lake Tribal Council to provide emergency accommodation, food and other necessities. The Dillon evacuees in North Battleford are all staying at one location, and Hrycyk said they are being provided “shelter, food, support services, we have health on site daily to make sure everybody is being cared for and all their needs are being met there at that location.” The name of the location has not been released by officials at this time. On another note, pets of the evacuees are be-
ing well cared for. Hrycyk confirms that there are evacuees who have brought their pets, and they are making accommodations for their pets to be on site with them as well. The Battlefords Humane Society has stated on Facebook that it has been asked to help with pets coming in with their families from Dillon. They stated on Facebook they will be providing a “safe haven” for these animals until they return home. As well, they have issued a call for foster homes and any other do-
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Cassandra Fox and Jonathan Swiftwolfe, already in custody on other charges, have now been charged with first-degree murder. RCMP photos
death. She was arrested at Pine Grove Correctional Centre July 5. She had a show cause hearing scheduled in North Battleford Provincial Court July 9 on charges in another incident but the hearing didn’t proceed. Her next court appearance is Aug. 5. F i f t y- fo u r-ye a r- o l d Ham’s body was found near a grid road about 30 kilometres southeast of Glaslyn on Nov. 27, 2020. Police say Ham lived in North Battleford, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. In December 2020 Swiftwolfe and Fox were arrested together after a police pursuit that reached speeds of up to 190 km/hour. At the time, Swiftwolfe was wanted on outstanding warrants and due to his violent nature
King of Westside Outlaws sent to prison for 412 days By Lisa Joy
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The king of Westside Outlaws street gang has been handed 412 days in prison for weapons-related offences. Terrance Stonechild, 33, appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court July 7 by CCTV from Saskatoon Correctional Centre. Crown Prosecutor Oryn Holm told the court that the RCMP SWAT team was called in to help arrest Stonechild. On Dec. 8, 2020, staff from the Paradise Hill bar were “shook up” and called Turtleford RCMP after Stonechild and five others came into the bar asking what time the bar closed
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and how many people were working. One of the bar staff recognized Stonechild as a Westside Outlaws street gang member. When police arrived at the bar they knew Stonechild was a member of the Westside
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police say they continued the pursuit. They were searching for him at the time and had issued a public safety warning about Swiftwolfe. When police described him they said he has the word “Westside” tattooed on the right side of his face and neck. Westside Outlaws is a street gang. The RCMP Crime Reduction Team that specializes in gang activity helped arrest Swiftwolfe east of Sweetgrass First Nation. He had a loaded firearm directly behind his seat, within his reach. Fox was with Swiftwolfe at the time and she was wanted on 30 outstanding warrants including assault with a weapon and failure to comply with a release order.
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Outlaws and called in additional RCMP officers to assist. The bar staff told police that Stonechild and the others left in a dirty minivan with no tail or headlights. Police patrolled the area and the van was spotted on Highway 3 but fled. The van was spotted on Highway 797 near Onion Lake Cree Nation. Holm told the court that an officer had to pull over to the side of the road to avoid missing the van as it was driving straight towards him. The officer pursued the van and the driver eventually pulled over but when he saw all of the RCMP he fled once again. The RCMP terminated the pursuit and over the next hour police weren’t able to locate the van. Continued on Page 6
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Missing man sought Submitted by Battlefords RCMP Battlefords RCMP responded to 649 calls for service Wednesday, July 7, through Tuesday, July 13. These included: • 11 Missing Persons reported. Two investigations are still active. - Update: Skyler Tinker, 13 is still missing. He is believed to still be somewhere in the Saskatoon area. - Matthaeus Kohls, 29, reported missing in the late afternoon of July 12. He was last seen on the 900 block of 102nd Street in North Battleford. He is currently overdue to return to his residence in Grande Prairie and was believed to be planning on travelling by bus through a connection in Edmonton. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve shirt with grey, blue, red and green colors, blue jeans and brown hiking boots and carrying a Matthaeus Kohls small blue suitcase. He is about 5’10” with a medium build. • 11 assault investigations. • Eight break and enter investigations. - Break and enter to a residence on the 800 block of 106th Street in North Battleford sometime between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on July 8. - Report of a break and enter to a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation at approximately 5 a.m. on July 11. A 38-year-old male suspect fled prior to police arriving. Charges of break and enter, and failing to comply with an undertaking X 3 are pending. • Eight vehicle thefts. - Black 2015 Audi A4 with Saskatchewan License 698 MHD reported stolen from a residence on the Mosquito First Nation some time on the 9th of July. - Police arrested three individuals on Pioneer Road after they were found in possession of a stolen vehicle shortly before 11 a.m. on July 12. The truck in question had been reported stolen several hours earlier, and the suspects appeared to have put diesel in it which caused some obvious mechanical issues, seeing as the truck does not have a diesel engine. One of the suspects attempted to flee on foot but was arrested after a lengthy foot pursuit. Police also recovered a small amount of illegal drugs and some bear mace during the arrests. All three subjects were held in custody and made their first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Tuesday July 13. Craig Fox, 24, and Terri Fox, 19, are both charged with possession of stolen property and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Justin Poitras, 26, is charged with two counts of possession of stolen property, as he was found to be involved in a second theft reported on this date. He is also charged with two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, resisting arrest and possession of methamphetamine. - A vehicle reported stolen in the early hours of July 9 was recovered in Delmas on July 9 shortly after 8 p.m. Police arrested two individuals found inside the vehicle. Two handguns were also recovered during the arrest. Neishia Baptiste, 24, has been charged with possession of stolen property, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number, unsafe storage of a firearm and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. A 17-year- old youth has also been charged with the above noted offences. • One Health/COVID violation investigation. • 25 Mental Health Act investigations. • One charge relating to impaired driving Anyone with information is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Crime Stoppers.
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Candidates already in place for possible federal election By John Cairns Staff Reporter
In a sure sign that a federal election is around the corner, parties in Battlefords-Lloydminster are already busy lining up candidates to run. There is widespread speculation Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will dissolve the minority Parliament and call an election for this fall. Election preparations are already underway, with three candidates already confirmed to be running in Battlefords-Lloydminster. The incumbent Conservative Member of Parliament, Rosemarie Falk, is set to run for a third term in the House of Commons after first winning a byelection in 2017. In the 2019 election, Falk won with 79 per cent of the vote. Falk, who is Shadow
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announced on their website their nominee in the riding. He is Ken Rutherford, who lives just northeast of Lloydminster. Rutherford runs a real estate appraisal firm and instructs business courses at Lakeland College, and holds a bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Alberta. Battlefords-Lloydminster is a target seat for the Maverick Party, who set up an electoral district association and held several informational meetings in the riding earlier this year.
The party plans to hold its founding convention Aug. 7. At this point, while there are declared candidates running for Parliament, none have officially filed papers to run in Battlefords-Lloydminster, as an election has not yet been called. Candidates for the New Democratic Party, the Green Party and the People’s Party in BattlefordsLloydminster are not yet known. All three of those parties fielded candidates in 2019.
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Good things also do come out of the COVID-19 pandemic and one of them is a new brand of cleaning products that is owned and operated by a group of Saskatchewan First Nations. Nîkihk, which means “My Home” in Plains Cree, is a brainchild of the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Investment Branch in collaboration with local manufacturers and the Federal government. The cleaning kits — composed of hand soap, hand sanitizers, laundry detergent, and bathroom and kitchen cleaners — are being manufactured at the Corman Park Industrial Area where the workers from member First Nations who went through the Atoskewin Training and Employment Program. Nîkihk’s hand sanitizer is Health Canada approved and is made from pharmaceutical grade ethanol that’s from locally grown Saskatchewan wheat. Sweetgrass First Nation Chief Lorie Whitecalf said she was proud to see a locally-produced product by
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Indigenous people. “Growing up on Sweetgrass reserve, at that time, I never dreamed of seeing a product created by our people on the store shelf. To be able to participate in the economy of Saskatchewan, not only as consumers but also as suppliers is enormous.” Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lead Man First Nation Elder Jenny Spyglass, who started last Monday’s launching at Sobey’s Preston Crossing in Saskatoon with a prayer in Cree, said Nîkihk has a special place in her heart and she recommends using the products.
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“Nîkihk means a lot to me because that’s where we rest, that’s where we clean, and that’s where we cook.” BATC executive director Neil Sasakamoose said Nîkihk was born out of the pandemic after First Nations people experienced a shortage in cleaning materials. “We couldn’t find bleaches or toilet paper and other [cleaning] necessities, because everything was sold out. [Nîkihk] comes out of the pandemic and what we tried to do is we started experimenting with a plant.” “We want to make an
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Dear Editor We just finished watching the 2020 Euro soccer final. The soccer players are true athletes, but what struck me the most throughout the whole series was the true patriotism of the players and fans. The players sang their national anthems loud and proud. There wasn’t any kneeling, turning of backs or walking away when the anthem was played. Our overpaid, arrogant “athletes” need to take a page from the soccer players’ book. It was an excellent series and we will miss the games. Carol Johnson North Battleford
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Editor’s Note: The following is a subject most Canadians don’t talk about out loud, unless you are like my husband and me, who’ve admitted for years we keep each other awake to the detriment of one another’s health. The pandemic helped our family come up with ways to live with each other while stuck in close quarters for months at a time – the key was a private space for everybody and sleeping arrangements that actually facilitated sleep, instead of inhibiting it. For those who tough it out because they think they are doing what’s expected, it might be time to get real about the importance of sleep. JF Canada is 15 months into the COVID pandemic, and it feels like almost everything has changed. To navigate the ‘new normal,’ Emma – The Sleep Company commissioned a timely ‘State of Sleep’ survey (of 1000 Canadians) to see what is ACTUALLY happening in the beds and the bedrooms of the nation. “Now that Canada is slowly heading out of the pandemic after over 15 months of forced COVID cohabitation, there’s bound to be some irritations in the beds and bedrooms of Canadian couples,” said Louie Lagon, Country Manager of Emma – The Sleep Company, Canada. Key findings of the survey (National): Canadians could probably have ‘more fun’ in bed: Asked what they currently do the most with their partners in bed, only 13 per cent of Canadians said they ‘enjoy each other’s company.’ What they report doing the most is sleeping (29.3 per cent.) 8.7 per cent say they are watching television, 7.6 per cent are ignoring each other, 7.2 per cent are talking, and only 2 per cent are arguing. Canadian men don’t want to share: Asked how happy they are to share a bed over a year into the pandemic, 60.4 per cent of men said ‘a lot less happy’ vs. only 39.6 per cent of women. 10 per cent of Canadian respondents said, ‘we broke up.’ Sleep could be a lot better for Canadian women: Nationally, women had far more complaints about sleeping with their partners than men. 65 per cent of women claimed their partner’s tossing and turning robbed them of the most sleep, closely followed by their partner trying to cuddle them (63.5 per
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cent) and their partner’s snoring (63.0 per cent). In contrast, 51.8 per cent of men said that their pets rob them of the most sleep. Snoring is significant: Asked what their partner does in bed that ‘irritates them the most,’ a majority of women (61.2 per cent) said ‘snoring.’ In contrast, only 38.8 per cent of men were irritated by snoring. Toenail clipping is typically taboo: Canadian men (54.4 per cent) were most irritated by their partner’s toenail clipping in bed vs. only 45.6 per cent of women. Additional Findings: ‘Phoning’ it in: One of the things that both genders almost agree on is banning cellphones in bed. 23.1 per cent of Canadian respondents (both genders) say it’s the top thing they would change in their current sleep arrangement. Men (54.4 per cent) are slightly more serious about banishing cell phones than women (45.6 per cent). (Secretly) Sleeping Solo: Nationally, 20 per cent of Canadians admit that they would secretly choose to sleep alone. Women are slightly more interested in solo slumber (53.5 per cent) vs. men (46.5 per cent)
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Continued from Page 1 above the five-year average. As of Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. that number had expanded to 103 active fires: 25 of those were not contained and five were contained: 18 were classified as “protecting property:” 55 are under ongoing assessment. A number of those fires are posing concerns for communities, said Roberts. One is the Lock fire in the western part of the province, impacting the communities of Dillon, Michel Village and St. George’s Hill. Other fires of note that are near communities are the Mule and Lynx fires in the vicinity of Stanley Mission, the Stallard fire between Black Lake and Stony Rapids, and the GMB01 fire in the vicinity of Grandmothers Bay. Multiple fires are reported in proximity to the community of Southend, resulting in evacuations there. There are also a number of fires in the proximity of the northern corridor of Highway 102 between La Ronge and Wollaston Lake. Those are being monitored to try and ensure no disruption of road traffic. The Lynx fire is among those impacting Highway 102. According to their latest update Tuesday, the size of the Lock fire had expanded to 20,808.7 hectares, the Stallard fire 2,264 hectares, and the Lynx fire 565 hectares. The provincial fire ban remains in effect. Roberts says the lower two-thirds of the province continues to see low levels of precipitation, but there is lightning, which is causing the fire starts. One concern is whether the high temperatures expected this week could bring more fires and put pressure on the resources
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Continued from Page 3 working opportunities for our members while selling much needed household retail products to keep them and the public safe.” Nîkihk’s logo is a beadwork of flower and has Cree syllabics to denote its proud Plains Cree origins. Its scents are sourced from local flowers, plants, and herbs and has the Plains Cree language translation on their labels. Aside from Sobeys Preston Crossing, Nîkihk products are also available online at nîkihk.ca or at Little Market Box, Wanuskewin Gift Shop, and Apollo Solutions in Saskatoon, Bee Plus in North Battleford, Miller’s Market in Melfort, Ochapawace Petro Canada and Cowessess Gas and Grocery, and Saddle Lake Building Supplies in Saddle Lake and Makaoo Mall in Onion Lake.
available to fight the fires. A number of heat advisories were issued as of Wednesday morning impacting both Southern and Northern Saskatchewan, with daytime temperatures ranging from 29 to 39 Celsius in the northern portion. Roberts said Monday that currently the SPSA are managing the fires with their own internal resourc-
es. He did acknowledge that resources across Canada are currently stretched, including resources they may obtain from the USA, due to active wildfires in BC, Idaho and Ontario. “We have no current plans to bring in resources, we are managing the fires with our internal crews, resources and equipment.” Right now, said Roberts, the Public Safety Agency
is “prepared and equipped to help any community that needs to evacuate.” That includes helping local communities or tribal councils that have been managing the evacuation. Depending on fire behaviour, Roberts said, the evacuations are a local leadership decision and it is up to the local leadership whether it is a partial or full evacuation.
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Westside gang member sentenced to 4 years By Lisa Joy
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A North Battleford man who admits to being a Westside Outlaws gang member was sentenced in Prince Albert Provincial Court Thursday to four years in prison. Trent Fox, 20, was charged with attempted murder in October 2020 but pleaded guilty to “Mr. Fox, you are a very
young man, 20,” said Judge S. Loewen. “You will be one of the youngest people at the penitentiary so you are going to have to guard yourself accordingly. You won’t be accepted by everybody and there are going to be problems. You are going to experience problems. The penitentiary is an extremely violent place.” Fox appeared by CCTV from Prince Albert Provin-
cial Correctional Centre. The Crown and defence entered a joint submission. Crown Prosecutor Doug Howell told the court that around 10 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2020, a 21-year-old man was stabbed at Boston Pizza. The victim had two stab wounds on his head and was taken to a hospital in Prince Albert and then put into a medically induced coma before being flown to Royal University Hospi-
Court returns to regular schedules Staff All permanent court points and most circuit court points have returned to regular sitting schedules. Chief Judge S. Metivier made the announcement July 12. Those appearing in court may wear a mask
unless they are asked to remove it by a judge, or a deputy sheriff for security screening purposes. The hygiene stations and physical barriers remain in place at all court facilities. Subject to any local protocol, if counsel or an un-
represented accused wish to appear by telephone for a docket court appearance they should contact the court office at least two business days prior to the scheduled appearance date so that the court can determine whether their personal attendance is required.
tal in Saskatoon in critical condition. Staff at Boston Pizza said they heard Fox hollering, “snitch” to the person he stabbed. When police took a statement from Fox on Oct.15, 2020, he told police that he remembers being in North Battleford and drinking before walking towards Prince Albert. He said a van picked him up and he blacked out and that was the last thing he remembered until he was arrested. He said he didn’t know the victim. Howell told the court that North Battleford is a problematic environment for Fox where he was involved with gangs. He said there are Gladue factors to consider when sentencing Fox. The victim of the crime was given an opportunity to speak to the court. Half
of his left skull is visibly misshapen and sunken. The numerous surgeries have left a wide scar from his ear, towards the back of his head and then across the top of his head to his forehead. “I proved all the doctors wrong,” the victim told the court. “They thought I wouldn’t walk or see again but I’m present here today. I may have these physical injuries but it is not enough to bring me down.” Before sentencing Fox, Judge Loewen told him to remove his facemask and asked him if he had anything to say. Fox removed his mask, shook and his head and said “nope.” Legal aid lawyer Lorretta Markowski told the court that even though her client doesn’t express emotions like the court would like to see, she said he is remorseful and taking re21073DD0
sponsibility for his actions. Fox was given 396 days credit for pretrial custody.
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Continued from Page 2 At about 7:30 p.m. Onion Lake Security spotted the van and alerted the RCMP who put down spike belts nearby. The van drove over the spike belts. It blew the tires but the van kept driving before eventually stopping on Highway 17. Six people were seen fleeing the van and running into the woods. Police saw one person flee with a gun so they secured the scene and called for assistance from surrounding RCMP detachments, the SWAT team, police dogs and fire and rescue. About an hour later Stonechild came out of the woods and he was arrested without incident. Inside the van police found a 12-gauge shotgun and a sawed-off .22 rifle on either side of where Stonechild was sitting in the middle of the van. The weapons weren’t loaded but ammunition was in the van. Police also found a machete, a small sword, and a backpack with methamphetamine. Holm told the court that when Stonechild was arrested in December 2020, he was on probation and 24-hour curfew after finishing a five-month jail sentence for organized crime charges. During that trial in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench, Stonechild admitted that he was the king of Westside Outlaws street gang. When Stonechild was arrested on Onion Lake in December 2020, he was banished from the Nation at the time. He is one of 32 people banished from Onion Lake Cree Nation as the community combats illegal drug and gang activity. OLCN declared a state of emergency in January 2020 after a string of gangrelated violence and drug activity. Holm asked the court for a two-year prison sentence and said that Stonechild’s 90 previous criminal convictions is an aggravating factor. He said for mitigating factors Stonechild has Gladue factors and a traumatic background to consider. Defence Tim Nolan said Stonechild is a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation and both of his parents attended residential school. As he was growing up he was in foster homes in Edmonton, spent time with his father in Saskatoon and time in North Battleford. Judge B.D. Henning said firearms-related offences and Stonechild’s gang affiliation are serious. “If you end up in court again you will be looking at substantial penitentiary time,” cautioned Judge Henning.
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More adjournments for man accused of killing Hornick-Schmidt By Lisa Joy
Staff Reporter
A man accused of killing a North Battleford man had two more court appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court with the matter being adjourned each time. North Battleford Legal Aid lawyer Andrew Lyster waived Lance Dwayne Littlewolfe’s appearance in
court July 12 and June 14. The matter has been adjourned to July 26. Lyster told the court Monday that there is “quite a substantial volume of disclosure” with more coming. Disclosure consists of the Crown’s case against the accused. Littlewolfe was arrested in North Battleford on April 23 and charged with second-degree murder in
Daxon Hornick-Schmidt’s death. On April 17, Lloydminster RCMP responded to a call of a deceased man on a sidewalk on 50 Avenue. The man was identified as Hornick-Schmidt. Littlewolfe remains in custody. The charges against him haven’t been proven in court.
Woman gets community service for her part in string of robberies By Lisa Joy
Staff Reporter
A Saskatoon woman was given 25 hours of community service for her part in a string of robberies across Central Saskatchewan. Chantal Dubois, 41, was sentenced in Saskatoon Provincial Court on charges of break and enter and possession of stolen property exceeding $5,000, which included products from a hair salon, electronics from Western Wireless in Unity and lottery tickets from a gas station. The court also ordered her to get mental health and addictions counseling. Dubois and Cody Kemick were arrested in May
2020 after a lengthy police investigation involving multiple police agencies. The court heard that during an investigation into business break-ins and thefts that started in February 2020, police gathered surveillance videos showing a man in a white Ford 150 truck at various crime scenes. Several RCMP detachments and the Saskatoon Police Service worked together to obtain information about the truck and officers identified the man as Kemick. Saskatoon Provincial RCMP GIS, along with officers from Saskatoon, Outlook, Rosetown and Humboldt detachments, then raided Kemick’s Saskatoon home. They found
$35,000 in computers, electronics, tools, hair salon products, lottery tickets, cheques and ammunition. When police returned some of the cellphones and electronics to business owners, one person found child pornography on a computer. RCMP then analyzed the other devices and found 1,328 child pornography videos depicting girls between the ages of seven and 10 years old. Kemick has a prior child luring conviction and eight prior property-related convictions. Last month he was sentenced to four years in prison for child pornography charges and robbing the nine businesses in Central Saskatchewan.
Men charged in 3 carjackings and a shooting to stand trial By Lisa Joy
Staff Reporter
The case against two men accused of a shooting on Onion Lake and several carjackings in Lloydminster where people were allegedly shot at has moved to Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench. A preliminary hearing for Lucas Aaron Oakes, 24, from Makwa Sahaiegcan First Nation, and Jesse Leigh Heathen, 33, from Lloydminster, started but on July 12 ended up going by consent to Queen’s Bench for trial. Preliminary hearings are held to determine if there is enough evidence for an accused to stand trial. What is said during preliminary hearings can’t be published until the accused are either discharged or their trial is
over. It took the collaboration from multiple RCMP detachments across Alberta and Saskatchewan to arrest Oakes and Heathen in July 2020. Onion Lake RCMP had responded to a report that a man was shot and the suspects, Oakes and Heathen, fled. An hour later their vehicle collided with another vehicle in Lloydminster. Heathen and Oakes then allegedly pointed a firearm at someone and unsuccessfully tried stealing a truck. Minutes later police say they fired two shots at someone inside a second vehicle. In a third attempted carjacking, Oakes and Heathen allegedly assaulted a victim and stole a truck. The stolen truck was located east of Lloydminster
and police called off a pursuit after the truck swerved into oncoming traffic on Highway 16. Maidstone RCMP found Oakes and Heathen walking on a road near Hillmond and arrested them after their vehicle became stuck. They were charged with theft of a vehicle, robbery with the use of a firearm, discharging a firearm with intent, assault, uttering threats, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of a weapon or prohibited device or ammunition while prohibited, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and flight from police. None of the charges against the accused have been proven in court. A trial date hasn’t been set.
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Walk for Ashley Morin and Meghan Gallagher concludes in North Battleford Staff
This past weekend saw the third walk of support and awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, in support of Ashley Morin’s family and friends. The family of Meghan Gallagher also took part in the walk that began Friday, July 9 at 9 a.m. in front of the Saskatoon Police Service headquarters building at 76 25th Street East. Throughout the weekend, the walkers travelled Highway 16, arriving Sunday in North Battleford. According to police, Ashley Morin was last seen July 10, 2018 in North Battleford. Megan Gallagher was last seen Sept. 20, 2020 on video at a business in the 3700 block of Diefenbaker Drive.
Krista Fox, who is the Morin family’s spokesperson, said the family is thankful for the support shown by everyone — from the Elders, Tribal Chiefs, and friends of both Ashley and Meghan. “Thank you for taking the time and be able to join us today. Imagine, as a parent of a cousin, as a sister, waking up each morning, not knowing where your loved one was. I heard someone said it yesterday, ‘Ashley’s not missing. She was taken.’ She was taken from all of these. Taken from her family and friends. She was taken from us. We are not going to give up until we bring her home.” Saturday, July 10, is the third anniversary of Ashley Morin’s disappearance.
Some of the walkers gather around Diane Morin, Ashley’s mother and Meghan Gallagher’s mother. Photo by Averil Hall
‘Missing women more than just a number’ By Jon Perez
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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice Chief Heather Bear said over the weekend that the cases of Ashley Morin, Meghan Gallagher and other missing Indigenous women are more than just a number since they have families and friends that have been waiting for any news of their whereabouts and are longing for their presence. Bear said the past two months have been tough to bear for Indigenous peoples with the discovery of remains of children in residential schools in the provinces of British Columbia and Saskatchewan. “With the unfolding of the residential schools, the little souls that were taken. They weren’t missing, they were taken. And it pains me that it has taken almost 150 years for things to come to light, but I believe that
Bikers from Redrum Motorcycle Club at Frog Lake, Alta., joined the line of supporters as they drove into North Battleford. Photo by Averil Hall
through these visuals that we continue to weigh the conscience of perpetrators. This is about justice. This is about equality. And change is happening,” said Bear, who is a member of the Ochapowace First Nation in the province. “A lot of our women have been at this for a long time and I know in
recent years, the different tones from our police chiefs. The assistance that I get when someone is missing. There’s change. Change has been hard. We have the perpetrators out there. Whoever knows something, we plead with you to come forward and let your soul, your conscience to rest. The ones who are
missed and murdered, they have families and they’re loved. They’re human beings, they’re not just numbers.” She added that the cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and the children who suffered and died in residential schools are part of a harsh reality. “There are still some
A walker holds up a sign showing a reward is offered for any information of the disappearance of Ashley Morin. Photo by Averil Hall
people that want to hurt us [Indigenous peoples] out there. That’s the reality, but it’s my prayer that with the uncovering of these children that were taken away, that awareness is coming. It’s a harsh truth and it’s a harsh reality.” FSIN Justice and Special Investigations Unit Director Jason Stonechild
said what has been happening the past few months has not been easy, not only for the Indigenous community but also for the non-Indigenous as well. “There’s a lot of issues at hand that are divided in the community and to everybody who are trying to raise awareness for their lost loved ones. Our executive leadership at FSIN are in every community event as mush as they could. I’m very honoured to work for such leaders who care so much about community issues.” The former Prince Albert Deputy Police Chief added that in his previous work that he would talk to the families who have missing loved ones. “I worked with families who were suffering. When I spoke to them, they were talking about false hopes.” “They would talk about community contacts who would give them tips constantly. They would always talk about, trying to imagine, what happened to their lost loved ones. Always searching with frustrations. Imagine how they lived through on a daily basis.”
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Starting over: settlers return by 1886 By Robert Peterson
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Metal telegraph poles, once commonplace on the prairies, were mostly repurposed after becoming obsolete. Bresaylor Heritage Museum has two intact poles in its collection. Photo submitted
By 1886 most of the Bresaylor settlers had returned to the settlement and were hard at work growing crops while submitting claims to the claims commission for rebellion losses including burned homes, destroyed machinery and lost animals. A new telegraph line was built from Battleford to Fort Pitt crossing the Bresaylor settlement. This line replaced the old one that had been built from Battleford to Edmonton. The new line was built with iron poles, an innovation for its time. These poles were hollow cylinders 15 feet high and two and a half inches in diameter, with double ground plates to hold them in the ground. They were prairie fire and lightning resistant. These telegraph poles had been manufactured in England in 1881 and 1882 then shipped across the ocean to probably Montreal where they were loaded and transported by rail to Winnipeg or Swift Current. If the poles had been unloaded at Swift Current, they would have been freighted up to the
settlement. If they had been unloaded in Winnipeg, the poles would have been transported the rest of the way by paddle wheeler and unloaded at Battleford, Fort Pitt and points in between. When the telegraph line was abandoned 40 years later, most of the poles were cut up for iron by the farmers. The Bresaylor museum is fortunate to have two of these poles, which are still in good condition. Eventually script land was given to anyone who had served in the Battleford home guard. This consisted of an $80 script note or two quarters of land that had to be either homesteaded or sold to someone who would homestead it. The North-West Mounted Police K Division established an outpost on the west side of the settlement. The outpost operated for a few years. On Jan. 1, 1889 the post office finally reopened in a new building, with mail service restored after a three-year delay. By 1888 a new school had been built after three years of no schooling in the area. A formal Church of England congregation was organized. The Bresaylor set-
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Klondike was in full swing in 1897 and some of the young Bresaylor men left for the Klondike. By 1898 dogs were in high demand, with their prices as high as those for horses. Good trained dogs sold for $25 to $30 each to people on their way to the Klondike. Almost two decades had passed since the settlers came to the area and the Bresaylor settlement was about to enter the new century. Check out the Bresaylor Heritage Museum Facebook page for more information. The museum is open by appointment only from June 9 to Aug. 31. Please phone 306-895-4813.
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Relaxed pandemic rules allow for wedding, memorial tea By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
Sunday, July 11 is now been recognized as the day to freedom. Yes, freedom not to have to wear mandatory masks. Other COVID-19 prevention rules are also lifted. Some say this is happening too quickly but others are saying the opposite. I, for one, will use commonsense and still have a face mask on when necessary, and use hand sanitizer when needed. There will be a memorial and come and go tea in honour of Eddie Clark Saturday, July 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mayfair Hall. Eddie farmed four miles west of Mayfair all of his life. He passed away suddenly in November 2020. A graveside service will follow at the Mayfair Cemetery. His siblings are Bill, Carol Dewing and Cathy Tomanek. All received their education in Mayfair. Marion Toews of Saskatoon, a retired registered nurse who worked at Rabbit Lake Hospital, was able to
attend the Grade 12 graduation party of her granddaughter Amber. This was held at the yard of Michael Toews, Amber’s dad, on a hot July evening. It was a sad day last Friday when the Polish Catholic Church near Krydor, which has been a landmark for many years, burned to the ground. This was nestled in the Redberry Lake hills east of Hafford. An important day of 2021 was the wedding of my son Gregory to Kelly Yanko July 8. The small gathering of 48 was held in their Saskatoon park-like backyard with all the bells and whistles. The guests even danced on the lush lawn to a DJ and no one even fell into the two wellkept fish ponds. Like many functions, this could have happened last year but was
Greg and Kelly Woloshyn on their special backyard wedding day.
delayed until now. One female guest was scheduled for a caesarean birth the next day but managed to attend this special occasion. Congratulations to the newlyweds. Greg is a chartered accountant and is part owner in a firm called Baker Tilly, formerly known as Collins Barrow, and Kelly is a WestJet flight attendant. The Tokyo Olympic Games are fast approaching. Saskatchewan is sending 19-year-old Rylan Wiens
participating in diving and 29-year-old Jennifer Gilbert, who is on a women’s softball team. We will all be cheering them on in front of our television sets. The northern forest fires are forcing residents out of three communities into surrounding cities. The record-breaking heat waves are bringing smiles to beach goers and water enthusiasts. Ranchers and farmers are desperately needing rain. Might be a
Wildflowers make for attractive roadside ditches. The vibrant deep pink roses amongst the browneyed Susans are in abundance this summer. Photos by Elaine Woloshyn
replay of a hot dry year in 2002. We’ve had spotty showers here and there but need a good thunderstorm to give a blast of moisture and not in the form of hail. When driving past
sloughs and ponds there seems to be a smell and weather conditions are bringing on the blue-green algae. This is a big concern as it is risky to cattle and can cause severe illness or death if exposure is high.
Golf course hosts weekly seniors’ Texas scrambles By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
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with second high to Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterhalt. The Vawn hall committee is planning a golf tournament at Aquadeo followed by supper and a social in the Vawn hall on Aug. 21. Watch for posters or call Brandon Doom at 306-821-1330 for information. The Meota Golf Course was the place to be on Thursday morning last week when they held their weekly mixed seniors’ Texas scramble game. Since I’m not a golfer, and only drive the cart, I had never seen such an arrangement before. I thoroughly enjoyed the morning and the people in the group that my daughter Joyce, from Wetaskiwin, Alta. was with. She enjoyed it also. The farmers market is in place Saturday mornings across from the concession, so keep that in mind for fresh vegetables as they become ready.
The cemetery at Meota was established in May 1912 when the land was donated by Maude M. Tobey (wife of LeRoy Tobey). It consists of approximately six acres. This information is taken from the village records. The new columbarium was installed Nov. 30, 2020, and consists of 24 niches. Contact the Meota village office for additional information. Photo by Lorna Pearson
McNinch returns as GM at Twin Rivers Curling Club Staff
Twin Rivers Curling Club has announced a new general manager for the 2021 curling season. In a Facebook post the club announced that Kathy McNinch has been named to the post, effective July 12. McNinch is well known for her work in a number of community organizations. For her it is a return to the curling club, as she
had been manager of Twin Rivers when it first started with the opening of Northland Power Curling Centre. The current GM Doug Flasch will transition to become their full-time head ice technician, after assuming a split role as GM and ice tech in the fall of 2020. The curling club states that Flasch will assist McNinch in the transition before taking some time off later this summer.
The plan is for curling to re-start in mid-October, following what was an early end to the 2020-21 season due to pandemic restrictions. The Northland Power Curling Centre facility will be open this summer, along with the Beaver Grill Restaurant on the second level. The curling club is taking bookings for events of upwards of 800 people as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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Jr. Cardinals and minor ball in action at the diamonds By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
With restrictions having been lifted we still see a sense of caution and uncertainty amongst residents. All we ask is that regardless of what any business’s position is on continuing pandemic protocols or personal preferences on masking, please be respectful and kind as we are all in this together. The Jr. Cardinals have completed regular season in a middle-of-the-pack scenario and will await the playoff picture to see how their season will continue. There is some great ball to watch folks, so keep an eye on their upcoming schedule to check out their next game. Minor ball teams that are competing at upcoming provincial championships continue to play exhibition games and practise, so the diamonds are still seeing action. Check it out when you’re strolling through the park. When the story in our local paper showcased more than $75,000 pre-
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sented to UCHS graduates, people noted the community’s philanthropy to youth and investment in our future. The Masonic organization was responsible for $62,187 of this overall total, awarding 25 students with scholarships and bursaries. More than 31 scholarships and bursaries were given to 60 students. Congratulations Donna Schultz-Abel from Unity Public School who was this year’s recipient of the Living Sky School Division Anne-Marie Merle Award recognizing service to children. The Unity museum is welcoming visitors throughout the summer after their Canada Day kickoff. Come see what our history is all about and help support the museum and those who work so hard in maintaining it.
These baby Canadians were surprisingly curious about the camera as they swim in the Kerrobert reservoir. Their baby fluff was still evolving into adult feathers. Photo by Sherri Solomko
How about this unique pay it forward initiative? Residents Michael and Kathy Soloski held a garage sale, asking for donations, and they in turn donated $125 each to four community charities ‑ KC Rescue, Unity Library, Unity Community Resource Centre and KidSport. There is a community card at Unity Credit Union for residents who want to extend their well wishes to former Unity economic development director, Carey Baker, and his family who
are off to Saskatoon with employment. There is also a card box there for those who wish to extend a more personal note to this family. Remember to support your community churches throughout the summer whether it is in person, online or with a donation to help them pay for operations. Our clergy have been diligent in supporting everyone throughout the pandemic as well as bouncing between online and in-
Clear evidence of just how dry it is out there as farmers and gardeners hope and pray for rain soon. Photo by Sherri Solomko
person services. The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Center has new hours for the summer and they can be found on the town of Unity website, on
the pool’s Facebook page and posted at the pool. Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
UCHS students benefit from $75,000 in scholarships By Sherri Solomko More than $75,000 in scholarships were presented from local donors, families, individuals and organizations at this year’s Unity Composite High School graduation ceremonies. Thirty-one different scholarship donors awarded 60 UCHS graduating students with scholarships and bursaries. While some of the traditional scholarships have elapsed, new ones were added this year. In a one-time event, the Unity Kilwinning Masonic Lodge No. 73, a chapter of the Masons, awarded $62,187 in 25 bursaries and scholarships to the class of 2021. See the full list of scholarship winners in this issue for this breakdown. This is a large sum from the organization, which normally presents seven awards. Byron Trapp, who has long been part of annual
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donations from this organization to UCHS graduates, says for many years, their lodge has consistently given $15,500 each year through families who have donated to the lodge for this purpose. They are honouring these families and benefitting these students with their philanthropy. Funds for these awards came from families of Masons, past and present, who want to honour their loved ones while giving back to the youth of Unity. The majority of these funds came from the generosity of Isabel Anderson, a former graduate of UCHS. The five-figure scholarship distribution benefitted 25 students under the categories of John Coid Masonic Memorial Bursary; Tommy Rutherford Masonic Bursary, Tommy Rutherford Masonic Scholarship, Isabel Anderson Physical Science Masonic Award and the Jimmy and Ethel Anderson Masonic Memorial Awards.
A former UCHS student, who passed away in early 2020, had a scholarship presented in his name. The Friesen family donated the Errol Friesen Memorial Bursary, presented by UCHS staff at the ceremony. Abby Rutley earned the Grade 12 proficiency medal with an average of 96.53 per cent and was also presented the honour cord before she delivered the valedictorian address. Abby also was presented the governor general medal for having an overall combined average from Grades 11 and 12 of 95.7 per cent. Graduates, their families and school staff have, over the years, appreciated the dedication of numerous donors for each year’s commencement ceremonies. This year students were exceptionally blessed with the sheer number of awards and overall dollar figure that was handed out. These scholarships and bursaries are of great financial assis-
Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. In addition to the normal cars, the plan is to add some mini cars with their own heats, as well as a new barrel racing event. Ritchie said they also hope to have a show and shine that day. A community garage sale is scheduled the following week at the Agriplex on Sept. 18. Tables are $10 each plus taxes and reservations are being taken. Pandemic restrictions have made it challenging for the Ag Society to host events, which led to staff departures. “It’s really difficult be-
cause basically we lost all of our staff, so we are in the process of having totally new people that have never done anything like this before,” said Ritchie. They are also actively looking for sponsorships and urges anyone interested to contact their office. She is assuring residents the Ag Society plans to put on a safe and entertaining event with what they do have this year. “I just hope everybody comes out. I hope COVID(-19) really is done, and we can kind of get back to normal,” Ritchie said.
tance to students entering post-secondary education. As well, it is a great reward for their hard work and
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OBITUARIES In Loving Memory Of Kenneth Allan Tatro “Al” Born September 8, 1956 North Battleford, Saskatchewan Passed Away July 7, 2021 Maidstone, Saskatchewan Left to cherish his memory are: his loving wife of 47 years Frances and three children: Tammy Hofer (Tim), Blain Allan Tatro (Renee), Pamula Brooks (Dan); six grandchildren: Dylan and Quinn Hofer, Ayla and Carter Blain Allan Tatro, Julian and Cassidy Brooks; three sisters: Jean Lacoursiere (Leon), Joan Prince (Aime), Edith MacAngus (Don); two brother-in-laws: Charlie Dillabough, David Sayers; one sister-in-law: Marie Tatro and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father George Tatro, his mother Lillian Tatro; sisters: Lillian Lavoie (Gerald), Beth Dillabough, Marion Sayers; brother: Jack Tatro; nephews: George and James Tatro. Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, Wally Markewich in care of arrangements. 306-445-2418.
WOLOSKI: John Woloski was born on the Woloski family homestead on July 4, 1938. Growing up in the 40’s in a family of nine children taught John to be naturally hard working and innovative. It was always his passion to continue the family farm. John met the love of his life Jean Manarey, and they were married on July 1, 1967, with Jean at his side throughout almost 54 years, they worked together to make his dreams a reality. As with many farming communities, John’s neighbors were a close mixture of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that he grew up and attended country school with. Their relationships remained strong throughout the years with John often spending his days helping neighbors with cattle chores, harvesting and other farmrelated work. In less busy times, the evenings were often spent with families visiting and playing hours of Kaiser; it was not all work though, every year John would be the first to point out hunting in the fall was his yearly “vacation.” It did not matter how cold the weather or how deep the snow for all the years I can recall, John would be out the door before the crack of dawn, anxious to bring home his buck and be able to add another hunting story to his collection. And as his family grew up, he happily taught them all he knew and added them to the hunting party. No matter what the time of year, John loved nature, in the spring he anxiously awaited for calves and planting his crops; in the summer, fishing, berry picking, checking crops, fixing fences, or in the evenings just sitting in the shade with his dogs; in the fall he loved harvesting, stacking bales and going hunting; and in the winter, finishing up all the day’s work and settling his cows in for the night, yet he’d still find the time to pour out a bucket of grain in the backyard for the wild rabbits. John worked hard throughout his life to provide for his family and never had to be asked when his neighbors needed a helping hand. He loved his animals and his favorite place was always on the family farm. John never hesitated to pass along his skills, knowledge and years of experience to anyone who wanted to learn. He truly enriched the lives of all who knew him. I can confidently say that none of his family will ever walk through the farmhouse door without hearing John’s voice deep in their hearts reminding them, “there is no place like home.” John is lovingly remembered by his wife, Jean Woloski; children: David Woloski, Katherine (Gerald) Gratton, Robert Woloski; granddaughters: Clarissa Gratton & Brianna Gratton; sisters: Isabel Garraway, Barbara (Tom) Endean and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents: Dmytro and Anna-Catherine Woloski; brothers and sisters: Michael Woloski; Mary Leslie, Kay Druhal, Stephan Woloski, Joseph Woloski, Marianne Woloski. The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to Vanessa Macnab and everyone at Eternal Memories Funeral Service for their kindness, patience, and professionalism in the family’s time of grief. Thank you to all family members and friends who offered support in this difficult time, it has been greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Father Sebastian Kunnath for his kind words, prayers and support. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave #26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9.
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WHINTERHALT: Eva was born on April 21, 1934 in Unity, SK to Beatrice and Frank Klotz. She met Frank Winterhalt and they were married October 21, 1953 at Reward, SK. They farmed in Densil from 1953-1959, they then moved to rural North Battleford in 1959 to present time. They raised 5 children. She was a farmer’s wife which kept her very busy, raising many farm animals, running farming equipment and planting a big garden. She enjoyed sewing, reading and her favorite past time was watching her Blue Jay ball games. Eva will be missed by all who knew her. Eva is remembered by her loving husband, Frank of almost 68 years; her children: Donna (Ken) Selinger of Regina, SK, their children: Jennifer and Carla; Leona (Ron) Primas of North Battleford, SK and their children: Randi and Kimberly; Wayne (Marina) Winterhalt of North Battleford, SK and their son, Tyler and his children: Emma and Julie; Sharon (Warren) Pridham of Carrot River, SK and their children: Trista and Natasha; Brenda Maximuik of Regina, SK and her children: Eric and Aaron. As well as numerous great-grandchildren; her sister, Rose (Fred) Walsh of Swift Current, SK. Eva was predeceased by her parents: Frank and Beatrice Klotz; grandson, Colby Winterhalt; son-in-law, Bill Maximuik. Eva passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the age of 87 years. A Funeral Service for Eva was held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Father Phinh Do as celebrant. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 1738 Quebec Ave #26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
PETERSEN: On Thursday, July 8th Ardes Petersen of Rabbit Lake, SK, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 74. Ardes Marie Rosnes was born in Rabbit Lake, SK on March 18th, 1947. She was the youngest of four children born to Ivor and Martha Rosnes. The family lived near Medstead SK, then a few years in Prince Rupert, BC, before returning back to the family farm by Medstead, SK. On Aug 14th, 1970 Ardes married the love of her life, Donald Petersen. They raised two sons, Layne, Barry, and a daughter, Tanya. Ardes will be remembered for her wonderful cooking, beautiful garden, sharp and witty sense of humor and her love for her grandchildren. Ardes spent many hours on the family farm helping move equipment, baling, and driving endless miles to bring meals out to the field. It was not uncommon to find Ardes in her kitchen, playing cards with, or teaching the grand kids to gamble with macaroni. An avid crocheter and knitter, Ardes made sweaters, scarves, blankets, dishcloths, mittens and baby toys for all of her family and every child for miles around. Ardes was predeceased by her parents Ivor and Martha Rosnes, brothers Joseph Rosnes and Oscar Rosnes, sister Inger Frank, and grandson Trace Michael. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 51 years, Don, three children Layne (Jen), Barry (Lana), Tanya (Shaun), grandchildren Justin, Conner, Jadyn, Hunter, Camden, Declan, Mattias, Harley, and several cousins, nephews and nieces. At Ardes’s request there will be no funeral. Any donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home & Crematorium, R. Mark Muir - Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK 306-883-3500.
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Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., take the Prairie Art Road Trip. Cindy Hoppe Studio and Gallery and Boondock Flower Farm will be hosting an outdoor artist show and sale event along with Arelee Art and Prairie Fire Alpacas. Please check out and follow the Facebook page “Prairie Art Road Trip 2021.” If you aren’t on Facebook, please phone Cindy @ 306-948-2947 house or 306948-7147 cell, for directions. The drive includes Grid 784, Grid 655 and highways 4 and 14. If the weather is too wet on the 24th, the alternate date for this event is July 25th.
OBITUARIES Dorothy Trapp 1914 – 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother on July 7th, 2021 at Villa Pascal Care Home in North Battleford, SK. at the age of 107. Mom was born in Scott, SK. an only child to John and Lily Serle. She grew up in Phippen, SK. and received her schooling there. She worked in Wilkie, SK. where she met and married her husband of 67 years, Peter Trapp. The two of them lived briefly in North Battleford before moving on to farm life in Marlin, SK. where they started their family. They then moved north to their homestead where they built their own small home themselves in only two days. Mom and dad also built their own barn, broke the land and had five more children here. We then moved to the settlement in the Speedwell district where one more child was born. Mix farming there until the Community pasture bought their land in 1965. They then moved to the new home along Highway 4, staying there until their retirement that brought them to Battleford, SK. Dad passed in 2001, mom remained in their home till Feb 17, 2017. She then made her final move to Villa Pascal Care Home where she resided till her passing. Mom enjoyed life to its fullest, she enjoyed playing cards, traveling the world in her later years and gathering with her family that extended over 6 generations. She really enjoyed her trip across Canada to New Foundland with her daughters while she was in her 90’s. One highlight of her life was Sea Dooing at the age of 95 years. Another highlight of her life was being baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1975, and remained a faithful witness to the end. Mom’s faith was deep and satisfying that kept her positive and happy. Hard work and a fulfillment of happiness contributed to her life longevity. Mom was an amazing women and role model. She was the recipient of many awards for being a wonderful caregiver over the years, always opening her home to foster children loving them as her own. Mom was not afraid of hard work, always helping with the farming, baking bread three times a week making 16 loaves, milking cows, canning and preparing all of the wild fruit we would gather as a family. All while having time to be a loving mother and wife and all that comes with that. Mom is survived and forever cherished by her children, Helen, Marg (Roy), Barb (Bobby), Russ (Christy), Cecile (Harold), Arlene (Richard), and many grandchild and great grandchildren to the 6th generation. She was predeceased by her parents John & Lily, husband Peter, infant son, Donald, sons, David, Jack, Alex and Billy. Marg remained in Battleford becoming Mom’s number 1 caregiver along with her first grandchild Beverly Ann. A celebration of mom’s life will take place by Zoom on July 18th, at 2:00 pm. Zoom Meeting Number is 4035940334 with Pass Code ID is Dorothy. Family would like to thank the staff at Villa Pascal for the excellent care given to Mom. Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, Wally Markewich in care of arrangements.
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TAX ENFORCEMENT FORM C [Section 2.3] NOTICE (The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of North Battleford, No. 437 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document. 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 184230323 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 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. Dated this 17 day of September, 2020. THE R.M. OF NORTH BATTLEFORD, NO. 437 Per: Debbie Arsenault, Administrator DAYNA RAE BLACK and CODY TY HIRSCHE Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: SE Sec 18 Twp 45 Rge 14 W3 Extension 0 Title Number: 147212894
BELLAVANCE: Ghislain (“Gil”) René Joseph (1935 - 2021) After a long life of service to his country, his faith, his community, and, most importantly, his family, Ghislain Bellavance was called to finally rest on May 13, 2021 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon with his children, Anne-Marie and Charles, at his side. Sadly, Gil was predeceased by his son, Mark, in March of this year; his brother, Gilbert, in December 2018; and his wife, Jean, in December 2012. Born in Delmas, Saskatchewan on December 24, 1935 to MarieTherese (née DuMoulin) and Joseph Bellavance. His youth was spent on a farm in Delmas and later in Battleford with siblings, Gilbert and Sylvianne. Growing up during the depression and enduring early hardship after his father returned injured from service in World War II, Gil was instilled with a strong desire to help others. Gil’s original plan was to become a priest but Gil’s plan was altered after he set eyes on his future wife, Margaret-Jean Waters. Up until his death, Gil expressed his gratitude and luck for having found a wife who had had the same level of patriotism and commitment to community and family. Everything Gil accomplished came by way of the love his Jeannie had for him. Gil felt that his luck in finding a life-partner like Jeannie was almost enough for his mother to forgive him for not joining the priesthood and for marrying an anglophone. Still committed to a life of service, Gil joined the Canadian Army as a private in 1954. Later, he was accepted at the Royal Roads Military College in Victoria. In 1957, Gil and Jean eloped in Victoria, and Gil received his commission in the Royal 22e Régiment (the Van Doos). Gil’s 45-year military career took him to Germany, Cyprus as Deputy Regimental Commander, then to Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia), the Middle East (Egypt, Israel and Cyprus), and Special Forces in America. A paratrooper for many years, he was the Deputy Commander of the Airborne Regiment and the Commander of the Airborne Training Center (ATC). On leaving the Regular Force, he became the Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan Reserve Forces. Gil retired at the rank of Colonel. He was later appointed Honorary Colonel of the North Saskatchewan Regiment, a position he held for thirteen years. Very active in veterans’ programs, he was a member of the Last Post Fund for 30 years and served as their National President. In 2004, he was awarded the Department of Veterans Affairs Commendation for his dedication to the care and well-being of veterans and his work with the Cadets. In 2007, Gil was named Citizen of the Year for the Battleford District in recognition of his volunteer work in the community. In 2018, Gil was awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers for his volunteer work. Gil’s sense of service also extended to his faith as he was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1954. Further, he was very active with St. André Parish and Manoir Marchildon (Foyer pour personnes âgées). In 2015, he was ordained a Deacon and served in four First-Nation’s parishes and St. André Parish. Whether it was as a Colonel, Deacon, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, or friend, Gil distinguished himself through his gentle disposition, his joie de vivre, his humour, and his warm hospitality. Gil led an exemplary life full of adventure in its purest form for which he was highly decorated and admired. Nonetheless, Gil remained humble and was prepared to answer the next call to duty regardless of what might come his way. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. It is as difficult to properly describe Gil’s impact on his family as it is to summarize his life in these short lines. He was many things to many people but to his family, Gil was a constant beacon of kindness and a steady reminder that the good in the world is built by commitment and sacrifice to community and family. Gil also revealed to his family a side of himself that he withheld from the broader world - his playfulness. Not only a captivating storyteller, Gil loved pranks, all the sweets in the world, napping any time he could, playing Nintendo into the early morning, and good wine. Although he tried his best to use the proper manners he learned from his wife, Gil was never above a good fart joke or licking his plate. Gil’s absence will linger in the hearts of his family for years to come but he will live forever in their memories. Gil is survived by his brother-in-law and neighbour, Sidney Waters, his sister, Sylvianne, his two children: Charles (Sandy Gregoire) and Anne-Marie (Andrew Benson); his beloved grandchildren Genevieve, Devon, Andre, Jaime (Donovan Baxter), Philippe (Ashley), Aaron (Karyn), Allyn, Matthew, Jeffrey, and Shauna; his twelve great-grandchildren, Jacob, Reilly, Georgia, Dominic, Declan, Jensen, Ava, Merrick, Bella, Oscar, Audrey, and Astrid; his nieces and nephews; and countless friends. The funeral service for Gil and his son, Mark, will be held July 21, 2021 at Notre Dame at 11:00am. If you’d like any further details about the service, please contact Eternal Memories at emnorth@eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca or the family at mjabenson1@gmail.com, ddjbergen@gmail.com, jaime.baxter@gibbsgage.com.
FEED & SEED NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina Sk, is now buying Organic & Conventional milling wheat. Contact a grain buyer at 306-751-2440 or 306-751-2043 for pricing and delivery. ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grain. Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, 1-888-483-8789.
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Live Auction Saturday July 24, 2021 @ 9:30 am Antique and Collectable Auction Sale for Connie Leask-Grant Directions 10 kms South of Battleford on Highway # 4 (Biggar Highway) turn East on Saskatoon trail Watch for signs Terms of payment: Interact Debit, Cash, or Cheque with ID Boechler-Schira Auctioneering does not charge buyers fee on items sold at our sales Check our website or Facebook for more details and pictures.
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Falk back from Parliament, points to some successes By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Another pandemic Parliament session has wrapped up for Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk. Falk is back in the riding full time for the summer break. But in speaking to the News-Optimist, Falk indicated she has spent time at home even throughout the session. Due to pandemic restrictions, Falk has been in the riding “more so this year than in previous years, just the way the numbers worked in
Ottawa with capacity.” Instead of being in Ottawa for the entire session, Falk has attended House proceedings in person on a rotating basis each month. At other times, she has been attending proceedings virtually by ZOOM from her constituency office. Falk admits she is “ready for normalcy, because it’s very difficult to do legislative work with an unstable internet connection.” A frustration for Falk during the recent session was with some of the scheduling issues sur-
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rounding the legislation going through Parliament. “It is very frustrating for some of us when the government, the Liberals, would say things like ‘well Conservatives are holding it up’ or ‘they’re doing this,’ and that’s just not true.” She pointed out it is the government who sets the agenda, and it was the Liberals who prorogued Parliament last fall. Due to the prorogue of Parliament, a number of House bills had to be reintroduced, “so we lost time with that and just with their inability to schedule.” Nevertheless, Falk said her party has been able to score some “wins” in the House in the last session, citing a few private members’ bills and some opposition motions that got support in the past several months. Among the successful private members’ bills was Bill C-210, which made it easier to become an organ donor, Bill C-220, which allowed more time off following the death of a loved one, and Bill C-228 to reduce recidivism and end the revolving door in the prison system. Falk noted that Manitoba MP Larry Maguire’s Bill C-208 was relevant to residents of her riding. That legislation “removes the unfair burden families face when transferring a farm or business to their children.” She pointed to a few opposition motions that were successful. One notable motion that passed called for the government to hand over documents regarding the transfer of dangerous
viruses from the Winnipeg national microbiology lab to Wuhan Institute of Virology, as well as the subsequent firing of two government scientists. Another bill that passed with all-party support called for immediate action in establishing a national suicide prevention hotline, which would consolidate suicide crisis numbers into one easy number for people to remember across the country with the three digit number 988. Falk also noted the Conservatives put forward a motion in March that demanded the government table a plan with clear metrics on reopening the economy following COVID-19. “We know the government still has not been entirely clear on what their plan is, especially when we look at the border measures and that type of thing,” said Falk. The pressure the Conservatives were able to put on the government resulted in some information on when Canadians could expect a return to normalcy, she said. Falk also noted the Conservatives had called for an end to the mandatory hotel quarantine for people coming in, and also for a safe reopening of the Canada-U.S. border. “Since March in the House of Commons, we’ve been asking questions and even went as far as putting a motion forward. The Liberals voted against that, ironically, as well as the other parties ... it doesn’t make sense in my mind,” said Falk. Falk said the sentiment she heard from within the riding was that “people want businesses open, they want to be back to normal. Hopefully, come July 11 here, we’ll see some of that light, which will be great.” Falk also pointed to emergency debates that the opposition initiated, including on the Keystone XL pipeline when that pipeline was in trouble, as well as on Enbridge Line 5. The opposition initiated a motion calling on
the government to increase support measures for workers in the highly impacted hospitality sectors. They also passed a motion demanding the government reveal documents about the pandemic response and information about the contracts they were signing. “Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for some of these documents. I know our health critic Michelle Rempel Garner has been doing a marvellous job and holding the Liberals’ feet to the fire and making sure they follow through on the things they say they’re going to do.” What Falk cited as a particular win was what happened with Bill C-10, which Falk describes as the “Liberals’ internet censorship bill.” That bill passed the House and is now in the Senate, but has been scheduled to go to committee in September. By that time Parliament could be dissolved and the bill would then die on the order paper, which would be just fine for Falk. “It seems that Justin Trudeau has his sights on an election here, so that bill might not come to pass at all.” Falk opposed Bill C-10 because “the government is going to give a regulatory body control of what can be put on the internet and what can’t be put on the internet. We’re seeing a lot of individual content creators, and that can be anybody, whether that’s on TikTok or Instagram or Facebook or YouTube or whatever. And it’s just unclear — does it mean they’re going to have to have a certain amount of followings, and then they’re going to have to go through the same regulatory protocols as a place like the CBC, or Global, or that type of thing?” She also pointed to the way C-10 was handled by the Liberals, with amendments dropped and time-allocated debates. “It’s imperative that we protect freedom of speech and freedom of
expression.” Falk also has been active as the Conservatives’ critic for seniors, and noted they “fought very hard” to have a study conducting regarding COVID-19 to see how seniors were faring in the pandemic. “The Liberals definitely did not want to study this,” said Falk. But it moved ahead, and Falk cites the importance of this work in helping seniors across the country. “It’s very important that people, especially seniors in these rural communities, aren’t left out of programs or funding or grants that the government is coming out with.” Falk spoke to the NewsOptimist on the same day Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Cowessess First Nation for signing of a child welfare agreement. That was the locale of the recent discovery of 751 unmarked graves. She called the recent discovery of graves at residential schools “horrific.” “It’s a stark reminder of Canada’s history,” said Falk, and “that we can do better, and it’s imperative that we do better.” Now that Parliament has recessed for the summer, Falk is back meeting constituents. The MP has been using a mobile office that has set up in various communities in the riding for appointments, and they hope to do that this summer as well. But looking large is the talk of a potential earlyfall election. Falk expects Prime Minister Trudeau will indeed call an election soon, based on what she’s seeing from him lately. “I see he has got his hair cut and is all spiffy announcement-ready,” said Falk. “He looks like he’s doing some campaignstyle things already.” Falk said she is ready. “I’m always ready. I take very seriously and see this as an honour to serve the constituents of Battlefords-Lloydminster. I see and I feel the great responsibility that comes with it.”
Integrated approach to health services in Lloydminster renewed By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Saskatchewan and Alberta have put pen to paper on a renewed memorandum of understanding for health services in the Lloydminster area. At a virtual signing Monday, Alberta Minister of Health Tyler Shandro and Saskatchewan Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Everett Hindley each signed the MOU for the delivery of health services
in the Lloydminster area. This is the renewal of an MOU first signed in 2014 to collaborate on an integrated approach on delivering services in Lloydminster, including shared planning and enhanced accountability. The two provinces also committed to share information and resolve issues, and explore joint opportunities. The previous MOU expired in July 2019. According to the province’s news release, under the renewed MOU both Alberta and Saskatchewan agreed to collaborate in
planning and funding of health services delivered within a 150-kilometre radius of the city of Lloydminster. “We’ve made a lot of progress since the initial MOU. A bi-provincial health services committee has helped to address issues of concern to the community. We have improved health information sharing and implemented dual physician licensing as a couple of the examples of some of the achievements thus far,” Hindley said. Hindley said committee, which was set up under
the old MOU and kept on meeting even after it had expired, will continue its work to strengthen health services in the region. He said the committee will focus on advanced infrastructure funding, mental health investments and dialysis expansion and relocation. “Lloydminster is truly unique. It is a municipality that is situated between two provinces, and area residents expect and they deserve access to highquality health care services regardless of provincial borders,” Shandro said.
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It’s so hot I cannot even keep my mind cool I phoned Ed today when we hit 44 C. It has been the hottest day I have ever encountered in my long life. It is to hit 45 C tomorrow. Every day we have been having in our heat wave seems longer than the next. I told Ed that one should keep a cool mind in hot weather, and in cold weather, one should keep warm thoughts. I confessed to Ed the only coolness I could find today was almost sitting on top of our struggling air conditioner. I knew Ed wouldn’t cut me much sympathy. He questioned me: “Was the sun shining? Was the breeze blowing? Were the birds singing? Was the lawnmower broken?”
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raymaher085@gmail.com When I answered that yes, the sun was shining, yes, the breeze was blowing, Ed said, “That sounds good.” When I answered that the birds were hardly singing and the lawnmower may as well be broken, Ed said, “Almost a perfect day.” Hot weather can make a fellow a shade irritable,
so I said a bit crossly, “The sun wasn’t just shining; it was scorching. The blowing breeze was sunburning exposed skin. The birds were searching for water rather than singing. The lawnmower, if started, would make the sound of a freight train in the heavy humid air.”
Ed said to me, “Well, it seems that you have had enough hot weather already, and the summer is just starting. You better adjust your attitude; besides, if you don’t make it to heaven, you are learning what the other place feels like.” Sensing I was still not in a cool and rational frame of mind, Ed said, “I’m sure you are right; it was too hot to handle in Chilliwack today. The weather is like the government; it is always wrong. Cheer up. I dare say hell is hotter than 45 C.” I agreed that Ed might have a valid point about hell’s hotness. I am not the only person
to find the weather or other circumstances in life too much to handle. The Bible speaks of the prophet Elijah when he had enough. Things had become too hot for Elijah to handle in that Queen Jezebel had sent a death threat to him. In fear, the prophet fled for his life. As he was fleeing for his life, he became discouraged, and Elijah sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. He prayed, “I have had enough, Lord, take my life.” (1 Kings 19:4) After his prayer, he fell asleep. An angel came twice to Elijah, bringing him food and water. The angel understood Elijah’s journey was too much
for him, and the food and water would strengthen him. It did strengthen the prophet, and he was able to travel on 40 days and 40 nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. There Elijah went into a cave, and there he met God in a whisper. (1 Kings 19:5-9) There was nothing pretentious or pious about a fleeing, frightened, frazzled Elijah. When we honestly admit we cannot handle our lives and things are out of our control, God is ready and willing to help us when we seek Him. He especially strengthens the frazzled and burnt out. (Written June 27, 2021.
Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family. (RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4
TerriTorial Drive alliance church 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca
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PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do
DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Corner of Scott & Territorial Dirve Sun. 9:15 am & 11:00 am Ministries for the whole family
WEEKEND MASS TIMES: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
ANGLICAN PARISH
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Rev. Trevor Malyon
1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK
St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. Battle River Parish YouTube channel CJNB Radio 1050 a.m. Sunday mornings 7:45-8:30 a.m. Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net
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Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome
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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 Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Dean Covert
Church Phone 306-445-4181
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Celebrant: Very Rev. Janko Kolosnjaji 306-664-2301 (Office) 306-244-2604 (Home) To Register Call Jasmina at 306-445-1002
Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley
SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.
Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am Pre-registration required to register at
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Everyone Welcome
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Battlefords Cowboy Church Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month
Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m. PASTOR - Rick Martin
LIVING FAITH CHAPEL
1372 102nd St 306-445-3009
11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath
Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-285-3823 Contact: Don Retzlaff
No Services till further notice
Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729
Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Services 10:30 am
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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SHEET VINYL FLOORING as low as
SQ. FT.
6 colours to choose from
In stock
$
5x8
8x10
89
SQ. FT.
LAMINATE FLOORING as low as
1.
$
79
SQ. FT.
DROP & GO VINYL PLANK 5 ML
2
$
99
SQ. FT.
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