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The people of the Battlefords and area are equally deserving of the same quality of music they would hear in New York, London, Paris or Berlin. That’s the belief of Cole Knutson, who lives and studies in England and Germany and who calls North Battleford his hometown. When Knutson first left North Battleford in 2014 to attend university in Winnipeg, Man., he had already decided that he would one day try to repay his home community for supporting his dream of becoming a world-class musician. Knutson says he has had great fortune in the help he has received from his family, teachers, mentors and the community that the least he can do is take the skills and knowledge he’s acquired and apply it in a way that shows the community what they have invested in. At 25, Knutson has completed a bachelor’s degree in classical saxophone performance, a master’s degree in music and a second master’s degree in piano accompaniment perfor-
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mance and is now pursuing a doctoral degree. While he’s been pursuing a career and furthering his education overseas, he has been able to come home each summer to perform and teach. During the pandemic, recitals had to be small, private affairs held mainly at Jackfish Lake venues, but this summer he’s been able to plan a more public series. “Now that we are looking toward a future with fewer restrictions, it is safer to host recitals than in the past two summers. I really want to make an impression on audiences, especially after two years of such emptiness of live music,” says Knutson. He says he wants his summers at home to give back musically and artisti-
cally in any and all ways that he can. “I‘m now just starting to find myself in a position where I can try to give back more significantly in an artistic sense. It is my intention to continue to bring those artists in my network back to the Battlefords for the community to benefit,” he says. “This was part of the whole game plan; to go out into the world, refine my craft and meet like-minded young artists who are at the peak of their craft and then bring them home for the community to benefit.” In deciding to call this summer’s recital series the Battlefords Summer Proms, he says as someone who studies in the United Kingdom, the BBC Proms is a major part of his summer activities. “However, he says, “beyond the association of the BBC Proms and summer classical music festivals, I think the very origin of proms aligns with a lot of my philosophical principles relating to sharing music. A ‘promenade concert’ was conceived to allow for more relaxation for the audience and for the format. Continued on Page 7
Dr. Sharon Acoose was the keynote speaker at Acâhkos Awâsisak - Star Children: A Gathering to Share Cultural Healing, an event held over two days in North Battleford. | Photo by Greg Campbell
Gathering addresses intergenerational trauma By Greg Campbell News Editor
Silence. It is a key hallmark of trauma. The inner thoughts can entrap one’s mind. A vicious cycle of repetition can induce one’s actions, behaviours, or emotions. Yet, “Trauma will not beat us, because we are still standing today.” Those are the words of Dr. Sharon Acoose, who was among the dozens of
speakers at the Acâhkos Awâsisak - Star Children: A Gathering to Share Cultural Healing. The event was being held over two days at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford last week, gathering residential school survivors and those in the North Battleford community and beyond to share in the reconciliation process. Over 180 attendees were registered for the
event, not including walkins. The activities listed include sections of reconciliation, kinship, and traditional games/activities/ dances. To engage in the process of reconciliation is to explore the notion of intergenerational trauma further. Intergenerational trauma is defined as a trauma that gets passed down Continued on Page 3
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RCMP Federal Serious & Organized Living Sky fires Crime searches for Kurt Miller employee after By Lisa Joy misappropriation of funds Staff Reporter
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Living Sky School Division has terminated one of its employees for a misappropriation of funds. That news was revealed by the province in their report of school division losses of public money during the second quarter of the 202122 school division fiscal year (Dec. 1, 2021 -Feb. 28, 2022). The province reported one provincial school division reported a loss of public money in the third quarter of the 202122 school division fiscal year, from March 1 to May 31, 2022. It turned out to be Living Sky School Division. According to the report, an employee had
misappropriated cash and bank account funds in the amount of $5,024. According to the background information provided, an investigation was conducted and the employee confessed to misappropriation of cash. The employee was terminated and presented with an “assignment of final pay agreement and restitution agreement” for full recovery of funds. It was reported final pay was withheld and a portion of the funds were immediately recovered, with remaining funds repaid by the employee. It was also reported the division has increased the frequency of internal audits and has implemented a new accounting software for school-generated funds.
Gang members accused of chopping women’s fingers off headed to trial By Lisa Joy
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Trials have been set for three of five people charged in connection to an incident where two women had fingers cut off. The trial for Jerrico Lasas, Ronald Campbell, and Brian Maurice is scheduled for Oct. 26 in Meadow Lake Provincial Court. Co-accused Kayla Lasas appears in court next July 11 to speak to her matter and Chantal Roy is still wanted by police. All five were charged following three separate incidents that occurred on the same day. Meadow Lake RCMP say that all three incidents are related and involve street gangs. The five have each been charged with two counts of kidnapping using a prohibited firearm, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of uttering threats, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized. The three incidents According to Meadow Lake RCMP, on Feb. 11, they received a report
that a man was banging on the door of a home in Meadow Lake and yelling that someone was going to shoot him. A vehicle pulled up to the residence, a man got out and forced him into the vehicle. About 10 minutes later, police got a call that a woman had three fingers cut off and was seeking help at a home in Meadow Lake. Five minutes later, police got a report that a second woman had two fingers cut off, had serious injuries, and was seeking help at a home on Flying Dust First Nation. Both women were taken to hospital. Roy remains at large. She is 5-foot-4, 130 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes and a butterfly tattoo on her right wrist and a mother-holding-child tattoo on her left arm. Police say she may be in Meadow Lake. If anyone has information on these incidents, or Roy’s whereabouts, please contact Meadow Lake RCMP at 306-236-2570. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or www. saskcrimestoppers.com.
Police continue their search for a man who failed to show up to be sentenced on drug trafficking and weapons offences. A spokesperson for Saskatchewan RCMP told SASKTODAY.ca last week that their investigation is ongoing and the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit is still looking for 41-year-old Kurt Miller. Miller failed to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court in February when he was to be sentenced. He was originally to be sentenced in January but his lawyer had asked that his sentencing be de-
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layed until February to give him time to get his affairs in order and the Crown didn’t object. Miller’s coaccused, Mitch Hutchinson was sentenced in July 2021 to seven years in prison. Miller was arrested in May 2020 during a traffic stop in Regina, and the next day, the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious
and Organized Crime Unit raided his rural home in the R.M. of Glenside 27 kilometres north of Biggar. As a result of the traffic stop by Regina Police, Miller was charged with drug trafficking offences. He was also charged with possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and breach of probation. After a search of the rural property, Miller was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000 and 16 firearms-related charges. At the property, police seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, GHB, Xanax pills and LSD. They also seized
numerous weapons including a semi-automatic rifle, a shotgun, a sawed-off double-barrel shotgun, a spent anti-tank weapons, a revolver and body armour. They also found $16,080 in Canadian currency, money counters, packaging for drugs, eight cell phones, computers and tablets. Police believe Miller may be in Biggar, Brownlee, Moose Jaw, Regina, or Saskatoon, but this isn’t confirmed. Police advise the public not to approach Miller. If you see him, contact your nearest RCMP Detachment or police service. You can report information and tips regarding his whereabouts anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477.
Ted Geddes’ accused killers have court appearance By Lisa Joy
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Two men charged in connection to a decade-old cold case had their matters brought before the court June 28 and they were both adjourned to Sept. 9. Robert (Bob) Wesley Pich and John Robert Gregoire, both of Baldwinton area, were arrested in February for the 2011 murder of 64-yearold Edward (Ted) Keith Geddes. Gregoire was
released on bail in March. The Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit and RCMP Major Crimes Unit renewed the investigation in 2021 with assistance from Cut Knife RCMP and RCMP Forensic Identification Section. Police say they raided a rural property outside of Baldwinton on Feb. 8. Gregoire is charged with firstdegree murder, kidnapping with a firearm, and indecently interfering with human remains. Pich is
charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping with a firearm, and careless use of a firearm. Geddes was considered missing for a decade and police considerd his disappearance suspicious. RCMP say they went to his home in Baldwinton to arrest him on a warrant in an unrelated incident in mid-April 2011 on charges of theft over $5,000 from an offence in Neilburg. Police found his dog dead in the driveway and said the dog’s death wasn’t
from natural causes. In February Insp. Josh Graham, acting Officer in Charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes, said the investigation is still ongoing because Geddes hasn’t been located. “We want to bring that closure to his family, so our investigators will continue to work diligently to try and locate Ted and bring him home.” The charges against Pich and Gregoire haven’t been proven in court.
Moosomin FN man handed 90-days By Lisa Joy
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A 22-year-old Moosomin First Nation man who was wanted by police on warrants was sentenced to 90 days in jail on June 30. Andy Swiftwolfe was arrested after Battlefords RCMP got a call on June 3 that two men wanted on warrants were on Saul-
teaux First Nation. Police say that they found Andy Swiftwolfe and Grant Swiftwolfe on a grid road and ordered them to stop saying they were under arrest. Officers chased the two men on foot and they arrested Grant Swiftwolfe. Andy Swiftwolfe was arrested the next day after a caller told police that
he was back on Saulteaux First Nation. Andy Swiftwolfe pleaded guilty in North Battleford Provincial Court June 30 on charges of flight from police, failing to comply with a release order, theft of $5,000, break and enter, mischief, and two counts of resisting arrest. Grant Swiftwolfe, 27, was charged with resisting
arrest. He was wanted on warrants from Battleford RCMP for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and theft of a truck. He appears in North Battleford court again on July 6 to enter a plea. The charges against Grant Swiftwolfe haven’t been proven in court.
Woman who failed to appear in court for sentencing still wanted By Lisa Joy
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A 24-year-old Lloydminster woman who didn’t show up to be sentenced in May is still wanted by police. Larissa Montana failed to appear in court to be sentenced May 2 on charges of illegally importing tobac-
co, and weapons and drug offences. The court was able to reach Montana’s mother by phone who told the court that Montana was in Bonnyville, Alta. Defence Bill Archer told the court that Montana was looking at a period of incarceration and asked the court for leave to withdraw as her defence if she
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didn’t appear on May 16 to be sentenced. She failed to appear that day as well. Montana, and 33-yearold Richard David Bear of Battleford were arrested by Maidstone RCMP Roving Traffic Unit following a traffic stop on Aug. 25, 2021. When police searched the vehicle, they found a firearm, cocaine, heroin, methampethamine, pills, cash, illicit tobacco, and multiple pieces of identification that didn’t belong to Montana or Bear. Montana and Bear were each charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds
of crime under $5,000, possession of identity documents, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited device, possession of a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of unstamped tobacco products, and unlawfully importing tobacco. Montana was additionally charged with obstruction of a peace officer. RCMP say that Montana provided an incorrect name when she was initially searched. In February, Bear was sentenced to time served.
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46 assaults investigated Submitted by Battlefords RCMP Battlefords RCMP responded to 1225 calls for service Wednesday, June 22, through Tuesday, July 5. 27 missing persons reported One investigation active. Shayden Swiftwolfe remains in missing category. 46 assault investigations • 911 call received of an assault in progress at a residence on the 400 block of 33rd Street in Battleford at 4:30 p.m. on June 25. Police arrested a 34-year-old male on scene without incident. Through additional investigation, police seized a firearm and recovered stolen property at the residence connection to previously reported incidents. Suspect is facing charges which include possession of firearm while prohibited, unsafe storage of a firearm, possession of stolen property, assault while choking, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The victim did not sustain any significant injuries during the incident. • Call of an assault at a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation shortly after 1:30 a.m. on June 27. The accused had fled area prior to police arrival, and was reported to have assaulted a woman in her twenties at the residence and significant damaged the victim’s vehicle. A warrant for arrest has been issued for a 27-year-old man wanted on charges of assault and mischief. • Shortly after 6 p.m. on July 3, two unknown suspects were reported to have had a verbal confrontation with complainant and his father while passing near each other while boating at Cochin on Murray Lake. The two suspects are then reported to have arrived at the complainant residence some time later where a physical confrontation ensued and the suspects were reported to have also made threats towards the complainant. The suspects reported they were from Saskatoon. One was described as bald with a beard and wearing a chain, and the second suspect had “Saskatoon” tattooed on his back. They fled the area in a dark newer grey Dodge with black rims. The boat they were operating is described as an older blue, yellowish with a 25 HP Johnston outboard motor. • Police responded to a call of a disturbance on 31st Street in Battleford shortly before 2 a.m. on June 22. An intoxicated male was located on scene and fled on foot when members attempted an arrest. When members caught up to him, the 29-year-old suspect threw his shoe at the police and threw several punches while the members took him into custody. He was charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, failing to comply with release conditions and mischief x 2. • Call of a woman in her early twenties assaulted and sprayed with bear mace on at 4:40 a.m. on June 24 in Battleford. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. A warrant of arrest has been issued for a 20 year old for assault with a weapon and assault and an 18 year old for assault.
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• Call of two males fighting on 110th Street at 3 p.m. on July 1. One of the suspects was located and found to be wanted on outstanding warrants. When advised he was under arrest the suspect attempted to flee from members and became combative and attempted to remove one member’s defence baton from his duty belt. The accused became compliant when one member drew their Taser and threatened to deploy it. The 36 year old was charged with assaulting a police officer x 2, disarming a police officer, resisting arrest and failing to comply with release order. • Call of an assault in progress at a residence on Panton Avenue in North Battleford shortly before 10 p.m. on June 22. Upon police arrival, members could hear signs of a struggle. Police entered the residence and located two subjects in a bedroom. A 25 year old male was arrested and charged with assault, sexual assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats. The victim was not reported to have sustained significant injuries during the incident. 37 break and enter investigations • Break and enter reported to a business compound on Thatcher Avenue in North Battleford at 10:30 p.m. on June 22. Witness reported a male wearing a garbage bag over a green hoodie attempting to steal tools. Suspect fled prior to police arrival. Investigation is ongoing. • A 49-year-old male was arrested and is facing charges relating to a break and enter to a business on Railway Avenue East in North Battleford at 3:40 a.m. on June 25. The accused has since been released and is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court later this summer. • Break and enter to a business on the 1400 block of 100th Street in North Battleford some time between June 24 and afternoon of June 26. Entry was gained through a window. Some surveillance equipment and food was stolen. • Business break and enter near Battleford in the early morning of July 3. A truck, trailer and Kobota lawn mower were reported stolen.. The truck has since been recovered. • Break and enter to a business compound on Pioneer Avenue in North Battleford over the weekend of July 1 to July 3. Catalytic converters were removed from two vehicles. • Garage break and enter on the 1300 block of 94th Street in North Battleford in the early morning hours of June 24. • Garage break and enter on the 1400 block of 103rd Street in North Battleford in the early morning hours of June 22. • Garage break and enter on the 1600 block of 104th Street shortly before 8 a.m. June 25. Male suspect described as wearing red Jordans Flat brimmed hat with a gold sticker on the brim, a black hoodie with a gold chain around his neck and baggy distressed blue jeans. • Garage break and enter on the 1800 block of 96th Street in North Battleford at approximately 1:30 a.m. on June 26. A silver bike was among items stolen. Continued on Page 5
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Beauty and pain: Intergenerational trauma
Cultural healing focus of gathering Continued from Page 1 from those who directly experience an incident to subsequent generations. Whether that trauma that is passed down is physical, emotional, or mental, can vary. It can be a process that as Dr. Acoose notes, can tear you from the inside out. An example is the notion of lateral violence, where anger or rage is directed toward members within an oppressed community rather than towards the oppressors. But how is intergenerational trauma dealt with? Rather than trying to categorize or simplify the concept, the convention serves as both a starting and continual point of dialogue within the community. It is a place of shared experiences, a place to reflect, a place to forgive, a place to heal, but most importantly, a platform to use the human voice to both reclaim and maintain identity. Multiple sources, whether young or old, alluded to the notion of an erased or subsided identity; yet through conventions and discussions like this, there is an opportunity to learn and in some cases, relearn. For Karen Whitecalf, who was the project manager for the convention, the conference aims to kickstart cultural healing. Among the long-term goals for the group is the creation
of a survivors group in the Battlefords. “The older generation… they were children at one time …but what wasn’t taught [in the residential schools] was human emotion.” Warrior Program Facilitator Quentin Weenie of the Kanaweymik Child & Family Services Inc. agrees. He alluded to how residential school experiences centre around the idea of chores, and how there was rampant emotional neglect, an aspect he sees his kids today being cycle breakers of. The ability to instinctuallyverbalize phrases such as “I love you, have a nice day,” to family are examples that are taken for granted today, that were not so in the past. By continuing to share survivors’ stories, the hope is that the pattern of disruption not only ends, but
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others take a leap of faith in their healing and knowledge, so as to make sense of their own lives. Whitecalf believes that the younger generation will benefit from this healing process, becoming stronger, smarter, and ultimately, not having to experience the intergenerational trauma that so many in attendance have. The goal to end intergenerational trauma is realistic, however, conventions such as this remind everyone of the ability of humans to be interconnected. Where does this leave the story of trauma then? According to Weenie and others, it remains a part of history, but the narrative changes. “Our story doesn’t stop at the trauma. Our story becomes beautiful afterwards.”
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There is a new face in the newsroom of the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist. Greg Campbell, formerly of the Hamilton, Ont., area, is now sitting in the news editor’s chair, taking over for yours truly. Now that things are starting to return to normal, news people and others are opting to return to the office (or not, as in my case) and we are happy to have Greg heading up our newsroom’s return to normal. Having grown up in Ontario, Greg was Greg Campbell ready for an adventure News Editor in a new part of Canada News-Optimist when he got in touch. He has experience in the journalism and communications fields and has also taught and tutored English. But sports and outdoor activities seem to be his first love and he’s already involved himself locally. Greg says among his interests is the opportunity to explore and he is eager to take in all the Battlefords region has to offer. He’s a hiker, so he will no doubt appreciate the varied landscape of the area. You’ll be seeing him in the community, covering local events the News-Optimist and for SASKTODAY.ca, and if you have stories ideas for him you can contact him at our office in North Battleford. He’ll be watching the newsroom email at newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net, our long-time email; no change there. Our readers may also be wondering how John Cairns, who worked in our newsroom for 14 years, is doing in his new position in Regina. John may not be here anymore, but he is still part of our “extended newsroom” as a reporter for SASKTODAY.ca and, until we fill the position that opened up with his move he will continue to cover North Battleford City Council and more remotely, a way of working that has become common, courtesy of the pandemic. John is now covering all things political and more as SASKTODAY.ca’s reporter in Regina. He’s even more busy there than he was here and we’re glad to report he is happy in his new home. Visit SASKTODAY.ca to keep up with John’s coverage of Saskatchewan’s political scene.
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Dear Editor I was among the people who drove through the beautiful land, the very green land, on July 1 to Frenchman Butte to buy a copy of Crossing the River, neatly compiled by Carol Light. It is a history of cable ferries north and northeast of Lloydminster. The book was launched in the tea house in Frenchman Butte where customers drink from china teacups, the tea being poured from teapots. Hurrah! Coming home, I turned on the truck radio to see what the rest of Canada was doing. I expected the national anthem to be sung frequently on July 1, national meaning “of the nation”, and anthem meaning “a song sung by many”. What did I get? A person somewhere droning, off-
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key, O Canada as a solo. It was being dragged out as a dirge. It is supposed to be a quick-step, it is supposed to be sung with energy. More and more we hear it done mournfully, and by a soloist of some kind. There have, however, been some tempests in teacups (oh, sorry!) in the last few years about the words in the first verse, usually the only one sung. I’ve often suggested we use, instead, the second verse. If you don’t know it, and you should, look it up. It is more attractive. (Speaking of attractive, something which made the “soloist” even less attractive. He did not sing “O Canada, our home and native land.” He sang, “O Ken-er-der, r home und native lend.”) Oh, good grief. I turned it off. There’s a third verse which ends, “As waiting for the better day, we stand on guard for thee.” Waiting? Waiting! Should it not be working? And what is the better day? Since 1980, with a few gaps, I’ve employed summer students. This year I can find no one. Perhaps they’re waiting for a better job. The second verse of O Canada ends “Thou land of hope for all how toil the true north, strong and free.” Shall we remove the quaint old word, toil? Christine Pike Waseca Gordon Brewerton Senior Group Publisher
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Rwanda, Germany, Spain, i.e., from the world stage to the Ottawa stage in time for Canada Day – now that was quintessential choreography. TV coverage for this epic showed us the departure but not the return of the entourage embroiled in airport confusion with passport, ArriveCan and baggage chaos. Serena Williams tore a hamstring playing tennis. Triple H, Vince McMahon’s son-in-law, tore a hamstring while wrestling. Both these phenoms were literally hamstrung. The G7 leaders, of whom Mr. Trudeau is one, are metaphorically hamstrung as was clearly seen during this trip. One highlight shown many times was of them
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Continued from Page 3 • Break and enter to a residence on the 1400 block of 93rd Street in North Battleford reported on June 27 at 5:30 p.m. A 47-year-old male and a 29-year-old female were later arrested and charged after being found in possession of stolen property relating to this break and enter. A search warrant was also executed on the suspect’s residence the following date and additional charges may be forthcoming. • Break and enter to a garage on the 1100 block of 110th Street in North Battleford at 8:30 p.m. on June 27. Two bikes were reported stolen. • Attempted break and enter to a residence on the 500 block of 104th Street in North Battleford at 11:30 p.m. on July 1 by two male suspects, both described as wearing a mask. One was
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gathered at a table when BoJo attempted humour by remarking on Putin without a shirt riding bareback. Mr. Trudeau, known to be innately humourless, attempted a punch line resulting in feigned chortling by BoJo. Mr. Biden did not regard this as politically helpful, polite or even wise. He, who has recently
had Covid, delivered repetitious rehearsed speeches and gave multiple demihugs, or in deference to the truckers, semi-hugs to all and sundry assuming there were sundries in this convocation of importants. The G7 covey obviously quail before a ruthless tyrant who is being defied by an equally determined opponent. Thus, we have an impasse which can only be resolved when the weaker side concedes. Meanwhile intransigence is resulting in the undeserved maiming and deaths of thousands of innocents and soldiers, Ukrainian and Russian alike. In my opinion this whole debacle is a shameful example of the wrong people at the top on both sides of this current conflict. We have recently returned from a short visit to the Cypress Hills – how peaceful and serene this
area is in a world of turbulence and travel confusion. To my surprise Scottish names prevail everywhere. The main lake Leven is not very big and its name is wrongly pronounced like the number after 10. Loch Lomond, if this was called after the famous Scottish beauty spot, is a total misnomer! The girls at the entrance gate didn’t seem to know that the reed filled slough right next to their booth is part of Loch Lomond which according to them is up a hill somewhere. We will certainly go back there again – no passports, no queues, no customs officers, no lost baggage, no vaccine mandates and no testing. As for foreign travel being neither important nor hyper-privileged it’s Staycation for us or as they say in Scotland “hame’ll dae us” for the time being anyway.
reported to be wearing a black hoodie with mustard yellow sleeves. Both fled when confronted by resident prior to gaining entry. Nine vehicle thefts • 2003 Grey Ford Escape with Saskatchewan licence 234LDD reported stolen from Twin Lakes Road near Delmas on evening of June 27 or early morning of June 28. • 2011 White Dodge Ram 1500 with Saskatchewan licence 714MQG stolen from rural location off Highway 658 on the morning of June 23. 35 Mental Health Act investigations 21 traffic collisions Four individuals charged with impaired driving. • Single vehicle collision reported at the Battlefords Provincial Park at 4:20 a.m. on June 1. Driver and occupant was treated on scene for minor injuries and subsequently arrested. A 24-year-old woman from
Cochin is facing charges of impaired driving and driving while over .08. 188 various traffic charges 94 disturbance calls 82 other reported thefts 38 mischief investigations Eight weapons offences • Report of a male suspect with a long gun standing in front of a residence on the 1800 block of 102nd Street in North Battleford shortly after 7 p.m. on July 1. The male suspect was alleged to have fired one round into the air. Police attended scene and the residence in question was contained and the neighbours notified of ongoing investigation. After no response from anyone at the suspect residence, police entered the home but there was no one inside. Investigation is ongoing. • Shortly after midnight on June 27 at Metinota, a homeowner noted a white vehicle at the end of his
driveway. When he went outside, one of the occupants pulled out what appeared to be a .22 calibre rifle and threatened the complainant. The suspects then fled the area. On June 28 the vehicle believed to be involved was located and seized in connection with a separate investigation and a .22 calibre rifle was seized from the vehicle. A 33-year- old woman, a 32-year-old man and a 17-year-old youth were arrested. The woman is charged with assaulting a police officer, obstruction, resisting arrest and escaping lawful custody. The adult male is charged with escaping lawful custody and obstruction. Matter is still under investigation. Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).
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In two convocation ceremonies, North West College’s first in-person graduation events to be held since 2019, approximately 197 graduates from 19 degree, diploma and certificate programs have moved beyond the classroom. The ceremonies were held at the Meadow Lake Campus on June 1 and the Battlefords Campus on June 3. During the ceremony approximately $47,000 was awarded to 29 students through completion scholarships. These scholarships are made possible by gifts from individual and corporate donors, as well as a grant from the Saskatchewan Innovation & Opportunity Scholarships (SIOS) program, administered through the Ministry of Advanced Education.
Through this program, the Saskatchewan Government matches every dollar the College receives for scholarships from local industry partners and private donors, thus doubling the resources to support even more students in our region. During the 2021-2022 academic year, North West College awarded over $115,000 in scholarships to its students. 2022 Completion Scholarship winners: BUH Health Care Foundation Scholarship $500: • Jessica Heidt, Continuing Care Assistant Gordon Tucker Memorial Scholarship $2,500: • Crystal Inkpen, Continuing Care Assistant • Nicole Horse, Business H&R Block Scholarship $500 • Amanda Moosomin, Youth Care Worker • Jashmeen Goria, Early
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Moose often frequent Finlayson Island in the North Saskatchewan River. The moose is the largest species of the deer family, weighing in at between 400 and 700Kgs when mature. Moose often live 15-25 years in the wild. The world’s largest moose population is found in Canada. Cow moose can have twins and the calves stay with their mother for at least one year. Magpies have a symbiotic relationship with moose in that they will eat parasites off the animal’s back for the benefit of both species (see photo). Nature is truly amazing. | Text and photo by Jim McLane
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At left, Mona Leece, executive director of BTEC (center) with Corey and Jodi Chmelnyk in BTEC’s new state of the art Snoezelen Room. Above, Corey and Jodi Chmelnyk and a BTEC client in the Snoezelen Room. At right, Jodi Chmelnyk relaxes in the Snoezelen Room. | Photos submitted
BTEC Snoezelen Room named to acknowledge support SASKTODAY.ca The Battlefords Trade and Education Centre has a new feature to benefit its clients that has been named to recognize local support for the project. Mona Leece, executive director of BTEC, says its new state of the art Snoezelen Room is being
named the Corey and Jodi Chmelnyk Snoezelen Room in appreciation of all the support that they have given BTEC on behalf of the North Battleford PBR Committee. When you attend Professional Bull Riders events, buy a drink or a 50/50 ticket, this is just one of the many things in
our community that you support, Leece points out. Snoezelen or controlled multisensory environment (MSE) is a therapy for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, dementia or brain injury. It consists of placing the person in a soothing and stimulating environment, called the
Snoezelen room. Leece adds BTEC is pleased that the PBR event in North Battleford is now called The McDonalds Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic presented by Serafina Energy and The Gold Eagle Casino. Colby, originally from North Battleford, was an NHL hockey player who died of
a brain bleed in April of 2020. “This seems like fate as Colby, along with having been a summer student at BTEC, was also the grandson of our former executive director Don Amos,” says Leece. “Colby made it a point to stop in at BTEC whenever he was in town to see the staff and
participants. He also made it a point to attend the PBR every year even after he left for the big leagues.” Leece says, “We look forward to the next PBR on July 27 and hope to see many of you out to support Ronald McDonald House, BTEC, the Colby Cave Foundation and Minor Hockey.”
The Battlefords deserve world-class music: Knutson Continued from Page 1 Part of a promenade was also to get people up and moving or standing during the performance, allowing the venue to charge less money for tickets, ultimately making live music more accessible to people from all backgrounds.” Knutson says the Proms in the UK still offer a similar feeling. “The concerts are really relaxed, and there are cheap tickets available for people who have to be more mindful of money. I can recall many picnics up in the gallery of The Royal Albert Hall, listening to the greatest artists and orchestras in the world, paying something like £6 for a ticket.” In some areas of the world, says Knutson, classical music has in some ways earned a reputation of stuffiness, pretentiousness and an atmosphere that may not always be welcoming to newcomers or those who are not necessarily as privileged in a
musical education. That‘s why he wants to take this opportunity to create an environment that welcomes people who are very familiar with repertoire and also people who may have never attended a classical music recital. Anyone and everyone is welcome. “This is also why I‘ve decided on entrance by donation.” adds Knutson. “This allows people to contribute what they can, no matter their circumstances. If an audience member can only offer their time and attention, for whatever reason, they are welcome. That is more than enough. If an audience member is in the position to more generously support us musicians with their donation, then, of course, they are equally welcome. The hope in the end is to enlighten the community and perhaps begin to change the stigma often associated with this remarkable art form.” On Sunday, July 10, at 2 p.m., Knutson will
join North Battleford City Kinsmen Band artistic director Chinley Hinacay and Matthew Robinson, accompanying them on the piano and joining them in a saxophone trio. The recital is part of an initiative called “The Prairie Saxophone Initiative,” founded by Hinacay and Robinson with the goal of making the saxophone a household name in the world of classical music. To take place at 2 p.m. at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford, the recital is a part of a tour arranged by Hinacay and Robinson to raise funds for their initiative to make the saxophone a household word in the classical music world. As such, general admission for this recital is set at $20, students are $10 and 17 and under are free. The Battlefords Proms The next recital, to take place at Third Avenue will feature Knutson with Arlene Shiplett, raised in North Battleford and now
hornist with the Saskatoon Symphony, and Jaya Hoy, also raised in North Battleford and Knutson’s former piano teacher. Knutson will perform on the saxophone. It will take place Saturday, July 16, at 3 p.m. Admission is by donation. Jaya Hoy will again perform with Knutson on Saturday, July 23, in a piano duo recital. Performance begins at 3 p.m. The final Summer Proms recital will be Sunday, July 31 featuring trombonist Clara Daly Donnellan. In an evening performance starting at 7:30, Knutson will accompany Donnellan. Knutson says, “Clara has cemented herself as one of the leading orchestral trombonists in Europe and has an impressive background as a soloist, having won the equivalent of the National Music Festival in Ireland when she was 12.” This performance, says Knutson, may be of the
highest calibre of playing in the Battlefords that has existed in his time as a musician here. “I feel like the term world-class has a tendency to be thrown around hyperbolically,” says Knutson. “Something or someone who is considered of world-class
stature, should, in my opinion, unless limited by circumstance, be consistently observed on an international platform with a reputation that supports the alleged claim to fame. When I say that and Clara is of a world-class calibre, I say this with quite a degree of certainty.”
The 2022 BBEX Awards are now open. Nominate a deserving business or individual by logging on www.battlefordschamber.com Deadline for submissions is Friday July 29th, 2022. Businesses and nominees will then have until August 19th, 2022 for submission of their completed nomination kits. The 28th Battlefords Business Excellence Awards, will shine a light on the vision, generosity, knowledge and sustained excellence that business has shown as they are emerging from a challenging year. The Committee has revamped the program for 2022 to include some new and renewed categories of awards.
The full list of awards is as follows: - New Business Venture Award
- Community Contribution Award
- Heather Guthrie Customer Service Star Award (Individual or Employee) - Agriculture and Agri-Business Award (NEW) - Young Entrepreneur Award
Arlene Shiplett, Cole Knutson and Jaya Hoy, will join in a recital Saturday, July 16. Jaya Hoy will again perform with Knutson on Saturday, July 23.
The final Summer Proms recital will be Sunday, July 31 featuring trombonist Clara Daly Donnellan accompanied by Cole Knutson.
- Micro Business Award
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The full banquet and celebration gala program will be held November 9th, 2022 at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford.
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Descendants re-enact Influenced by Muskeg Lake, Doukhobor the prairies encounter of 100 years ago By Lorraine Voegeli Art Notes
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It’s said that often would-be artists are influenced by what they’ve grown up with. Raised close to the soft rolling barren hills, open skies and prairie characteristics are often reflected in my subject matter. Soft, subtle and gentle colours are often predominate in the prairie landscapes. Along with that theme, often distressed architecture tells many stories of neglect, abandonment and decay which usually results in a relentless dynamic in both urban and country settings. Watercolour lends itself well to these recurring themes so is usually the medium of choice. Interest in artwork started in university with an interior design class but was set aside while pursuing a teaching career. During retirement it became evident an interest in art would be a suitable hobby. I felt at home and welcomed into the Battlefords Art Club and have benefitted from and enjoyed many workshops, classes and the wholesome camaraderie.
Soft, subtle and gentle colours often predominate in Lorraine Voegeli’s prairie landscapes. | Photo courtesy Battlefords Art Club
Ignoring the threat of being arrested for leaving their reserve, the Muskeg Lake Cree helped the Doukhobor women trying to farm the land while their men were away By Jon Perez
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The Blaine Lake valley, to the west side of the Saskatchewan River, has been a traditional hunting ground of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation for hundreds of years, where they also gather plants that they use for medicine and trap animals for food, clothing and shelter. It is also where about 300 Doukhobor people settled when they left Russia in 1899 and made homes in cave dugouts in the prairie hills. The 436-square-foot piece of land is now a historical site, the Doukhobor Dugout House. It is the same site where the Muskeg Lake Cree people living on the nearby reserve had their first encounter with the Doukhobors when a group led by James Greyeyes ventured by the river to hunt, trap and gather supplies. They saw the Doukhobor women breaking the land by pulling a plow themselves without the aid of a farm animal so they could plant crops while their men headed east to earn money working on the railroad as it made its way to the west. Greyeyes told their community the story of what they had seen by the river, and they decided they had to do something, following their traditional teachings and values of kinship, love and kindness. They ignored the threat of being arrested, for there were restrictions imposed
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on them by the government not to leave the reserve, and despite the language barrier, gave the women horses to help them pull the plow and work the farm. That piece of history was re-enacted on Saturday as the Dugout House
re-opened with representatives of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and descendants of the original settlers who acted out what could have happened more than 100 years ago. The Doukhobors were a Christian minority group
in Russia that did not adhere to the Russian Orthodox Church and strictly followed their pacifist way of life by burning their arms and other weapons as a way to protest participation in the Russian military in 1895.
Saskatchewan Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty, second left, poses with Doukhobor Dugout House founder Brenda Cheveldayoff, third left, Staff Sgt. Grant Obst, left, and Constable Tyler Bang after Saturday’s event.
Kakishew Ahtahkakoop, center, talks with some of the women who are descendants of the original Doukhobor settlers.
Descendants of the Doukhobor settlers wear their traditional dress as they line up to start the reenactment scene. | Photos by Jon Perez/SASKTODAY.ca
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Borden and District News
Fresh vegetables on offer at farmers market By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
The Borden Farmers Market was busy on July 1, with many coming out for lunch on the holiday. Vendors present were Karen Kerr, Ruben and Martha Rempel, Marie Polichuk and Donna and John Ridgewell. Winning the 50/50 draw was Ruben Rempel and the week before it was won by Marie Polichuk. Fresh vegetables are starting to arrive at the market on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Borden Seniors’ Room (Community Centre) and lunch is always available. At the national track and field meet in Langley, B.C. June 22 to 26, Savannah Sutherland of Borden won gold in the 100 metre hurdles and the 400M hurdles. Savannah belongs to the Saskatoon Track and Field Club and is currently enrolled in the University of Michigan on a sports scholarship. The Borden Friendship
Salt Water Joy — Donna, Ray and Ken — performing at the Borden seniors’ birthday celebration June 29.
Club held their monthly potluck supper in their club room June 29, with more than 50 members and guest out to enjoy the evening. Trying to blow out the sparkler candles on the cakes were Florence
Neufeld, Sandra Long, Anne Palmer, Sharon Assman, Diane Winters, Mel Brooke, Ruben Rempel and John Petrun. Following cake and ice cream, everyone was entertained by the band Salt Water
Borden Friendship Club members celebrating June birthdays are: back - Mel Brooke, Sandra Long, Sharon Assman, Florence Neufeld; front - John Petrun, Diane Winters and Anne Palmer, Ruben Rempel. |Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
Joy — Donna, Ray and Ken. Donna played violin and accordion, Ray played guitar and mandolin and Ken played bass guitar. Many of their songs were Celtic as Donna and Ray are from Nova Scotia and
still have a cottage there where they vacation. Next up for the club is a business meeting July 13 at 2 pm and the July 27 supper at the Rawlyk’s acreage. The Borden Museum have started up their Ad-
ventures at the Museum at 2 p.m. on Saturdays for the summer months. July 9, George Walker will be talking about rocks and showing his rock collection. July 23, topic will be Borden’s railroad station.
The countdown is on to the SBHOF induction Submitted by Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Clayton Ermel of Lloydminster and Mary Anne Gaetz will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, on
Clayton Ermel can lay claim to a long string of championships in all levels of baseball.
Aug. 20 in Battleford. For information on tickets call 306-446-1983. Border City Jays founder slides into honour Clayton Ermel was introduced to baseball starting in the tee-ball division, minor baseball league in Lloydminster, then three years in the mosquito division in Saskatoon, returning to Lloydminster Merchants, peewee division. He continued to play for local Lloydminster teams for the remainder of his baseball career. His father, Robert Ermel, coached his minor ball and played an integral role in developing Clayton’s skills and fostering his passion for the game. His brother Shayne, an elite pitcher, mentored and was an inspiration to Clayton. He will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in a ceremony Saturday, Aug. 20 in Battleford. Ermel also supported the game he loved by umpiring for over 25 years as
Mary Anne Gaetz is being honoured for her long service as a volunteer baseball scorekeeper. | Photos courtesy of Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame
well as guest coaching at pitching for Lloydminster minor ball. As a member of the Lloydminster Bears, Ermel helped build new diamonds in Lloydminster
for the 1997 Alberta Summer Games. Then in 2012 and 2019, when the Border City Blue Jays hosted and organized the Senior AA Tier 2 Provincial Cham-
pionships, Ermel also coached and managed the Blue Jays. In 1995 Clayton was a player with the Lloydminster Merchants, the Provin-
cial and Western Canadian Pee Wee AA Tier1champions. In 2002 he played with the Lloydminster Twins, Continued on Page 14
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Full slate of activities celebrated Canada Day By Kathy Utri
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Maidstone’s Canada Day was a grand event with many fun activities and scrumptious food. Kicking things off was a pancake breakfast served up by the bowling club. Then came the parade organized by parade marshall Bill Foster and enjoyed by a good crowd with lots of cheering, waving of flags and excited children scrambling for treats tossed to them. Winners for floats were: first, Kin Club Maidstone; second SGI-Elliott Insurance; third, Village of Waseca. For bikes: first, Ben Henderson; second, Easton Salter; third, Jacob Campbell. In the miscellaneous category: first, Bill McLaren; second, MP Rosemarie Falk; third, Mary-Ellen Foster. Following the parade, opening ceremonies took place at the tennis courts with the singing O Canada. At Maidstone Museum, several children’s games were set up in the front yard including a popular foam machine. Blacksmith Greg Rigden demonstrated amazing forging skills and knowledge in the Pioneer Village blacksmith shop. Maidstone Library’s Summer Reading Program held activities and story hour in the play area. Yellowhead Ramblers entertained with old-time music on the deck. Many events took place in Delfrari-Victoria Park. The all-day slo-pitch games were played for fun by nine teams and were watched by many fans. “Beach” volleyball was another “just for fun” activity. Horseshoe doubles were organized by Bob Banks. Winners of A Side: Jug Pegg and Bob Banks; B Side: Jordan Giesbrecht and Jaron Grimley. They all donated their winnings
Maidstone’s Canada Day parade drew a wide array of entries with the Kin Club entry earning first prize in the float category.
Blacksmith Greg Rigden provided demonstrations at the Maidstone Museum Pioneer Village on Canada Day.
Slow tractor races are always a popular event at Maidstone July 1 celebrations. | Photos by Kathy Utri
Children’s games were on offer at the Maidstone Museum during Canada Day celebrations.
back to the park. Flatlands Kennels Boarding and Training offered dog trick and rally obedience course demonstrations and gave kids rides in a dog-powered wagon. A scavenger hunt
in the park was organized by Josh Langill with the goal to find a variety of articles under two themes. Successful participants received a gift bag of items donated by A&S Corner Store, Maidstone Phar-
macy, Fields Store, Video Junction and Synergy Credit Union. The splash park was open but with cool weather, not many brave souls ventured there. Slow tractor races, organized by Richard Meynberg, attracted many spectators. Winners for under two mph were: first, Keith Chroker; second, Al Schmidt; third, Richard Meynberg. Over two mph: first, Frank Schmidt; second, Bill McLaren; third, Vince Gerlinsky. Lawn and garden ladies’ race: first, Christine Valliere; second, Jackie Schmidt; third, Enola Valliere. Thanks to Jackie Schmidt for recording the results.
Vince Gerlinsky offered free rides through the park with his tractor and buggy following the races. Kin Club Maidstone’s beverage garden was a popular spot for all ages, featuring Kin Kids lemonade with proceeds to Make A Wish Foundation, and craft beer by Outlaws Beverage Co., a new business in town. From 7 p.m. to midnight, SuiciDoll’s DJ rocked the tent with tunes. Festivities ended with a fireworks display. Thank you to all volunteers and
participants in Maidstone’s celebration of Canada, our home and native land. The first farmers market of the season took place July 1 at Silver Lake with an assortment of fresh vegetables, baking, preserves, woodworking, leather and handmade items. The market will continue every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. to the end of August. Silver Lake is only a 10-minute drive north of Maidstone on Highway 21 (then follow the signs). Call Kara at 780-205-5243 for more details.
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Garage sale proceeds delivered to Ukrainian relief effort By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
Finally a sunny holiday day at the beach! The boats that have been sitting waiting to get wet were out there this Sunday. Many paddle boards, kayaks, boats of every size, personal water craft and on and on — there were some of every type going out on the water. Watching from the Meota Paddle and Sail building, up on the deck, was a treat. No doubt there would have been kids in the swimming area, too. There were trucks and boat trailers parked everywhere. June 29 bridge club had only a couple tables so played individually. Top was Donna Scherman and second was Jeannine Beloin. There was no bridge July 30. Over a dozen folks turned out for coffee at the Do Drop In Wednesday morning and lively discussions followed. Treats were also enjoyed. In June there was an impromptu gathering of nine first cousins, all part of the Ole Iverson family. Most were raised in the Meota district. The cousin travelling the farthest came from Salt Spring Island, B.C. Some were from Surrey, B.C. others from Candle Lake and Meadow Lake. They gathered at the home of Arlene Walker for an afternoon of memories and laughter. The garage sale held at the Do Drop In June 17 raised $387 for the Ukrainian Relief Fund, which was delivered to Edmonton by Gail and Eric Callbeck. Eric and Gail were given a tour of the large warehouse that houses outbound donations. The pallets of supplies are sent by air to Germany and then loaded onto convoys of trucks on their way to the Ukraine. The tour brought home the vast needs that exist there. The pallets were loaded with everything from medical supplies and firefighting equipment to food and bedding. Our donation was gratefully accepted and made us aware that our club’s efforts were worthwhile. A former longtime resident of Meota, Frances Bunko, passed away recently. She lived on Beach Avenue and was active with the Meota Chorus and Anglican Church. A young moose visited the Meota Golf Course a while back, a pleasant addition to the morning exercises. Senior golfers on Thursday morning were lucky to have a lovely sunny day. Seventeen golfers turned out to play. The winning team, coming in at two under par, was Lawrie Ward, Kent Morton and Lynn Hiles. Many
Cute riders in the bike parade, one with pedals and one without. | Photo by Lorna Pearson
Twyla McNeil (right) and Joanne Kuchar (in the cart) with members of the Battlefords RCMP at the July 1 Meota Regional Park bicycle parade. | Photo courtesy of Joanne Kuchar The Meota Regional Park bicycle parade July 1 drew about 175 entrants of all ages. | Photo by Lorna Pearson
There was a wide range of goods on offer when Meota ADRA hosted a craft and trade show and visitors flocked to enjoy the event at the Meota Community Centre. | Photo submitted
accolades to the greens keeper staff for keeping the grounds in such fine condition. The many trees in all their greenery all look so healthy. The birds were doing their part too, and singing all along the way. Canasta was played in the Do Drop In Friday evening, July 1 with five tables in play. The top score went to Gail Hilderman and Carol Huys. Second were Cora Christiansen and Dave Ottis and third were Arlene Walker and Marion Ottas. It was a great social evening and from there we all wandered over to the berm area where we watched the fireworks. The fireworks are sponsored by the regional park board, village, Lions and ADRA. We could also see fireworks going off at three other sites across the lake. Submitted by Joanne Kuchar – It was another great day for the Meota Regional Park Canada Day Bike Parade. It’s all about the children in the park and surrounding area and a celebration for them. We always say “its the best one
ever” and try to top it again the next year. Weather was perfect for the kids and their families who came out for the free event sponsored by the Meota Regional Park. This was the 10th annual parade and was attended by about 175 participants including the RCMP from the Battlefords detachment, with one officer in a vehicle leading the parade with lights and siren going every few minutes. Two officers also came and rode on their bikes in the parade. The kids. and the parents too, were excited about that. We always stop at the entrance to the park to sing O Canada which was led
by Charles Ballargeon this year. Barbecued hot dogs and refreshments were served after the parade. The regional park also puts on the fireworks display which thankfully was able to go ahead after the rain. Hope to see you all next year. The annual summer ADRA Craft and Trade Show was back on track again, this year. The place was filled with a variety of products. Many tables held hand made goods, many displayed trades and there was even a table of books and videos. The kitchen offered sandwiches, pies and drinks. Lots of catchup visiting was also a feature.
Eager to begin, Meota Regional Park bicycle parade participants idle at the starting line. | Photo by Joanne Kuchar
A colourful array of decorated bicycles and their riders line up to begin the Meota July 1 bicycle parade. | Photo by Joanne Kuchar
Free Fishing Weekend coming up The Ministry of the Environment is encouraging anyone new to fishing to try their hand at casting a line July 9-10. No licence is required, unless you plan on taking fish out of the province. Saskatchewan residents and visitors are invited to take to any public water
open to sport fishing, but authorities point out that angling limits and all other fishing regulations still apply. Free Fishing Weekend does not apply in national parks. For more information, visit saskatchewan.ca/ fishing. Every year, more than a quarter of a million anglers
take to Saskatchewan’s waters to sport fish. There are nearly 70 species of fish native to Saskatchewan, including 21 different sport fishing species, such as walleye, pike and trout. If you choose to join the fun, be sure to check out the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide before heading out.
“Whether you are new to the sport or an avid angler, Free Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity to pick up a fishing rod,” Environment Minister Dana Skoropad said. “In Saskatchewan, we are fortunate to have some of the best freshwater fishing in our own backyard.”
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Story book trail, mobile playground offer diversions By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Our community benefits from year-round volunteers. The Canada Day festivities held all day July 1 at the museum grounds was just another showcase of this. It takes a good core of people to organize and host an entire day of celebrations and community camaraderie and, judging by the turnout, everyone appreciated the efforts. Thanks also to the fire department for offering kids’ activities during the day and presenting the evening’s fireworks. The community was saddened to say goodbye to Dale Brownlee. That big bushy moustache smile will be missed at the arena and with the town’s recreation department. Condolences to his wife Candi, his family and his co-workers. The story book trail is in the regional park ball diamonds area until July 10. It’s a wonderful opportunity for some fresh air and movement. Unity Public School’s year-end newsletter outlined their staff for the fall school year: pre-
kindergarten – Samira Haddon; kindergarten – Randi-Lynn Miller; Grade 1 – Glenna Zamulinski, Cally Kowalchuk; Grade 2 – Kerri Koback; Grade 3 – Jenna Pool; Grade 4 – Janelle Tyler; Grade 5 – Lori May; Grade 5/6 – Jenna Carlton, Graeme Gieni and Charles Jedlicka; Grade 6 – Sarah Natske. Other staff are: student service teacher – Jennifer Walz; secretary – Tara Ralston; EAs – Pam Leclerc, Sandra Morin, Judy Knowles, Michelle Kowerchuk, Michelle Hayes, Renea Eichenlaub, Celia Rutley and Eden Liddicoat; library – Donna Schultz-Abel; caretaker – Tanya Chester; counsellor – Tracey Kosheluk. UPS also confirms that, as a result of fundraising efforts, and generous donations, new playground equipment will arrive in September. Congratulations to Mr. Gieni, who was awarded the Sask. High School Athletics Association service award at the annual meeting in June. Upcoming July 15 and Aug. 18 is the Rivers West Sports, Culture and Recreation Mobile Playground
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch provided. It will include organized, fun activity for participants and takes place at the picnic pavilion or in the arena if there is inclement weather. Unity’s Regional Park Ball Diamonds host U19 girls’ fastpitch provincials July 8 to 10 and baseball provincials July 15 to 17. The U11 Panthers competed at provincials June 24-25 weekend and, after losing only one game to the top spot Meunster team, they were eliminated from playoff contention. Coaches were proud, however, of their first experience at Softball Sask. provincials. The Junior Cardinals are in a wild card game with hopes of advancing to the NSRBL playoff pool for league playoffs this month. Unity Farmers Market had a great turnout for their first event of the year, June 22. The market will run each Wednesday until September and organizers are always looking for vendors, food trucks, musicians and other additions to help grow this weekly event. Watch also for their monthly Kid-Preneur events.
The Unity Knights of Columbus continue to give back to their community with their most recent donation to the Unity Special Olympics group. | Photo courtesy Unity K of C.
A weekly farmers market is now part of Unity’s summer activities, taking place on Railway Avenue each Wednesday until September. Photo by Jackie Boser
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Craft sale to be hosted at Ruddell July 23 By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
Green, yellow and blue dominate the prairie landscape these early July days, thus making driving in the country pleasurable. The canola fields are starting to bloom against the other green crops, trees and grassy background, then the mostly blue skies give a finishing touch. Saturday, July 23 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Liz and Geordie Smith are holding a craft sale in their yard and shop with five other vendors in the hamlet of Ruddell. It is situated between Denholm and Maymont on Highway 16. Please follow the red anvils in Ruddell for directions. Who doesn’t like potluck suppers and the chance to visit long lost friends? Thursday, July 21 the Senior Sunrise Circle in Rabbit Lake is the place to be for supper at 6 p.m. This time is to be a little different. You bring a dish of whatever you desire and they l also barbecue ham-
burger patties for a summer treat. After eating there will be outside games to participate in or watch. Sounds like a good time for us country folk. Lorena Lafreniere of Mayfair and Bev and Dave Kowerchuk of Rabbit Lake were at their grandchildren’s wedding two weeks ago in the Battlefords. Tanner is Lorena’s grandson and Keegan is Kowerchuk’s granddaughter. The happy couple reside in Lashburn I was at my cabin on Chamakese Resort Chitek Lake for a few days and all I heard this past weekend were noisy ATVs going up and down my cul de sac. It is mostly the grandpas giving rides to their eager city grandkids. A big thank you to the fellas who lit the sky in array of spectacular colours on July 1, bringing Canada day to a close. These fireworks were sponsored by Pelican Lake First Nation, to whom we cabin owners pay annual lease fees. Swimming lessons
Saskatchewan’s western red lily, a protected species, thrives in the northern forest. The vibrant deep orange colours stand out amongst the other wildflowers abundantly growing in the ditches.
The wildflowers are so pretty during the summer months. Who needs to go to the florist shops when these make a lovely bouquet out on the prairie? | Photos by Elaine Woloshyn
started July 4 at Meeting Lake Regional Park, which is on for two weeks. All of my grandchildren ages five
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Riverboat honeymoon in August 1882 By Robert Peterson Even today, Winnipeg is considered quite a distance from Bresaylor. The original Bresaylor settlers took four months to reach the area. They travelled by Red River cart, herding sheep and cattle, and bringing all their belongings. When conditions were favourable in the summer, travel on the North Saskatchewan River was a much quicker and efficient mode of transportation that we often overlook. Peter and Catherine Taylor moved from the Red River Settlement to Prince Albert in 1881. In early 1882, Peter became the farm instructor at Sweetgrass Reserve. Later when his brothers arrived and decided to stay, he took up a homestead at the Bresaylor Settlement. His oldest daughter, Elizabeth (Eliza), was engaged to Alex Setter. Alex, originally from the Red River Settlement, freighted in the Battleford area as early as 1879. In 1882 while working in Prince Albert, Alex boarded the steamer North West which was bound for Battleford on its maiden voyage. The steamer left Prince Albert at 7:15 p.m. on July 20 and arrived at Fort Carleton at 8 a.m. on July 21. It left Fort Carleton at 9 a.m., arriving at Battleford the evening of July 22. Five days later, it would have reached Edmonton. On Aug. 2, 1882 after
The Bresaylor Heritage Museum is open again for the summer by appointment only from June 30 to Aug. 31. The North West was 200 feet long and 33 feet wide, with a 120 footlong cabin containing 80 berths. Its top speed was 16 miles per hour and was powered by double-level steam engines with 16-inch cylinders and a five-foot stroke. | Bresaylor Museum photo
the relatives had arrived from the Red River Settlement, Alex and Eliza were married and jumped on the next steamer, either the North West or one of its sister ships, the Northcote, the Manitoba or the Marquis, and returned to the Red River Settlement where, if travelling was good, they would have been back in two weeks. Alex and Eliza lived there for two years before again moving to the Bresaylor Settlement and taking up a homestead. It is unknown if Alex and Eliza took one of the two bridal suites on board, chose cheaper fare at $50 per person for one of the berths or paid $25 per per-
son for deck passengers, where you had to supply your own bedding. Luggage was free up to 100 pounds and meals were 50 cents per meal. The salon had a $5,000 grand piano. They would have made stops at Fort Carleton, Prince Albert and Cumberland House. At Grand Rapids, where the river drops 80 feet in three miles, they would have had to disembark and take one of the three narrow gauge railcars pulled by a single horse the four miles around the falls and boarded one of the lake steamers, the Coleville or the Princess, that would have transported them across
Lake Winnipeg and up the Red River to the Red River Settlement. Each steamer had a crew of about 20 and wages were $15 per month, meals included. Built in 1881 in Moorhead, Minnesota, the North West travelled down the Red River, across Lake Winnipeg and was winched up Grand Rapids in the spring for service on the Saskatchewan River. The steamer was 200 feet long and 33 feet wide, with a 120 footlong cabin containing 80 berths. Its top speed was 16 miles per hour and was powered by double-level steam engines with 16-inch cylinders and a five-foot stroke.
In a successful year, a steamer could move 180 tonnes of freight in a month from Winnipeg to Edmonton, what it would take 150 to 200 ox carts all summer to move. 1882 was a good year, with the river high but not too high. Both the Northcote and the North West made three round trips from Grand Rapids to Edmonton, and the Coleville and the Princess, two new ships also on maiden voyages, each made one round trip that fall. That year, 1,468 tonnes of freight were moved upstream from Grand Rapids. The steamers would also sometimes pull a barge behind to haul farm equipment that was too large to be loaded on board. In 1883, a group of Bresaylor men travelled back
to Winnipeg and returned with a 10-horse threshing machine, a self binder and other first-class farm machinery. It is hard to picture the men hauling this equipment across the prairie all the way from Winnipeg to Bresaylor. That equipment probably came by steamer, along with steel telegraph poles that were built in England and transported in 1886 for the telegraph line between Battleford and Fort Pitt. The Bresaylor Heritage Museum is open again for the summer by appointment only from June 30 to Aug. 31. Please phone Enola at 306-893-8002 or Bob at 306-895-2075 to arrange a guided tour by one of our volunteer staff. Check out the Bresaylor Heritage Museum Facebook page for more information.
The countdown is on to the SBHOF induction 2 championship in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2018. Also, the Jays were the NSRBL champions in 2015 and 2018. In the 2015 league semi-final game, Ermel pitched the complete game shutout leading the team to the championship. During the 18 years with the Border City Blue Jays, Clayton was nominated multiple times for league MVP and played in several NSRBL all-star games.
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Over the years, Ermel was picked up by many teams to play in tournaments across the province, most notably with the Regina Ghosts in 2013 and 2014, for the Western Canadian Twilite Series. In the 2013 tournament, Ermel hit a two-run home run to take the lead and win the game. The Ghosts won the tournament both years. Ermel’s success with the Ghosts led him to take the Jays to the annual event from 2015 to 2019, winning the tournament in 2015, 2017 and 2019. Clayton Ermel continues to make his home in Lloydminster. Veteran scorekeeper tallies more than 50 years Mary Anne Gaetz, Unity, loved baseball and was
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a familiar sight at all levels of Unity ball games and tournaments. She then became scorekeeper for baseball in Unity for 51 years. She will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in a ceremony Saturday, Aug. 20 in Battleford. During that very first game as scorekeeper, Gaetz took a hard-hit foul ball to the side of her head. She does not remember who played that first game, but she does remember sitting on a bench with telephone poles just inside the fence, when hit by a foul ball, giving her “a pretty hard smack,” on the side of her head. She was moved to the outer edge of the bench in concern for her safety. As well, the players were ordered to catch any
foul balls hit in that direction. Since Gaetz loved watching ball, she kept coming back and continued to keep score. When the Saskatchewan Major Baseball League folded, Gaetz started attending more minor baseball games. After 54 years, Gaetz can still be found with her clipboard and score sheets, sitting behind the fence or in the announcer’s booth. Seeing the growth of the players and the development of their skills over the years became one of her favourite things about ball. She has seen generations of ball players from grandfathers and fathers of the children now on the diamonds. Whether it’s mosquitos to seniors in baseball, or squirts to juniors
in softball, Gaetz does not have a favourite league or level. She loves it all. In 2014, Gaetz was asked, and willingly helped keep score at the Westerns in Battleford. 2017 was a busy year, culminating with keeping score for most of the games in the 18 Senior AA Tier 3 Provincials. In 2018. Gaetz kept score fo a total of 62 games over the season. Unlike umpires, scorekeepers are not paid. It is a volunteer position taken on by a parent, assistant coach or shared by players on the bench. This makes Gaetz’s more than 50-year contribution to Unity ball history even more remarkable and a vital part of the ball community. Mary Anne Gaetz is in a class of her own.
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Prepayment required OBITUARIES MARTIN: In loving memory of Alma Martin (nee) Steinhardt resident of River Heights Lodge, North Battleford formerly of Medstead Sk, passed away on April 7, 2022 at 97 years of age. Alma was born on September 22, 1924 in the Guyhirne area. In 1952 she married Rudolph Lange; Rudolph passed away in 1956. In 1966 Alma married Richard Martin of Medstead where they resided until their move to NB. Surviving are her step children; Don (Norma) Martin & family; Fern (Jake) Kroeker & Family; Terry (Lena) & family; Karen Martin & family, & Brian (Eileen) & family. 10 step grandchildren & 13 step great grandchildren; her brother Fred Steinhardt & nephew Wayne (Adele) & great nephew Anton; nephew Fred Rosie & numerous nieces & nephews & special god children Karen Martens, & Beverley & Donna Roske & several Dorsh nieces & nephews. Alma was predeceased by her parents Albertina & Frederick Steinhardt; First husband Rudolph Lange & Richard Martin, sister’s Marth (Art) Roske; Mary (Henry) Dorsch; sister-in-law Linda Steinhardt, step-daughters-in-law, Lucy Martin & Vivian Martin & stepson Lorne Martin. The family thanks everyone for the many cards & phone calls. Also a special thanks to all the staff at RHL for the excellent care she received there as they became Alma’s family & friends since 2009. A private interment will take place at a later date. __________________________________________________ JOHNSTON: Margaret Jane Johnston (Pollard, Thompson) July 24th 1926 – June 15th 2022. Margaret is survived by her 5 children: Bruce Thompson (Donna Arsenault), Keith (Aletha) Thompson, Raymond (Margaret) Thompson, Judy (Kim) Sherman and Brenda McCormick; two step-daughters-in-law: Doris Johnston and Cheryl Johnston; 14 grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Pearl Freimark; aunt, Jean Pollard and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Margaret was predeceased by her first husband, Reginald (Sonny) Thompson; second husband, Harvey Johnston; parents: Charles and Ellen (Nellie) Pollard; her 6 brothers: Ivan, Alan, Orville, Jud, Joseph and Edwin Pollard; sister, Noreen Graham; 2 step-sons: Alan Johnston and Greg Johnston; one nephew and two nieces. Memorial Service for Margaret Johnston will take place on Monday, July 25th, 2022 at Maymont School Gym, Maymont, Sask. at 2:00 p.m. with lunch to follow. To view the livestream of the service or to leave a condolence for the family, please go to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 1149-8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S3 or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, Christian Lafontaine- Apprentice Director.
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RM of Mervin No. 499 Public Notice Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Mervin No. 499 intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 94-4, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB). INTENT: The proposed amendment would: introduce a survey sketch plan (SSP) requirement for development permit applications; clarify Real Property Surveyor’s Report (RPSR) requirements and submission timing; and, identify circumstances where a SSP or RPSR is not required. AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the RM would be subject to the proposed amendment but would apply primarily in situations where potential hazard lands are involved, or where small residential and commercial parcels abut the same. REASON: The RM is seeking to amend its permit application requirements such that site boundaries are clearly identified predevelopment to ensure that future development is located properly within a site with the aim of ensuring zoning bylaw compliance and suitability. PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Mervin No. 499 office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost, by emailing the contact below, or on the RM’s website. A copy of the proposed amendment is available for viewing here: www.rmofmervin.ca/planning-and-development/public-notification/. PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:30 PM in the RM office located at 211 Main St. in the Town of Turtleford to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendments; a digital participation component will be available to the public. Council will consider written and emailed comments at the meeting, along with in-person and digital representations. The deadline for receipt of comments, and requests for online representation must be received by the RM office or its Planner by August 5, 2022. For additional information, please contact the administrator at (306) 845-2045 or rm499@rmofmervin.com. Box 130 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0. Issued at the Town of Turtleford this 29th day of June 2022
FORM C [Section 2.3] NOTICE (The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 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 181354169 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 21 day of December, 2021. THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROUND HILL NO. 467 seal Per:____________________________ ___________________, Administrator DAVE PLUMMER Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 12 Blk/Par 4 Plan No BX246 Extension 0 Title Number. 118879239 CARD OF THANKS
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Town of Cut Knife is offering a career opportunity as an Administrator for the municipality. Preference would be that the candidate have experience with the Munisoft software ledgers as well as the Microsoft office software. Ideally a certification in place would be a definite asset. However with adequate business experience and willingness to obtain the LGA certificate would be required. For more information please call 306-398-7617. Resumes can be sent to: gwenn.kaye@gmail.com or by mail to Gwenn Kaye PO BOX 452 Cut Knife SK S0M 0N0
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St. Joseph Calasanctius Church We are looking to hire a reliable and experienced caretaker for a part-time position.
Full job description: • Performs routine building maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures. • Work with minimal supervision • Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures • Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens • Adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs • Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as small plumbing jobs, light fixture installations, and other minor repairs. • Willing to answer calls from our security company as a secondary contact. • Clean snow and ice from walkways Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Email or drop off résumé at St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish, 1942-98th Street, North Battleford, SK. S9A 0N4. Email: st.josephchurch@sasktel.net
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Total Acres
NW-03-51-23-W3 Ext. 0
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160.68
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Purchaser responsible for payment of any applicable GST. All offers to be accompanied by a bank draft in the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable to “Matrix Law Group In Trust”. Unsuccessful bidders will have deposits refunded without interest. Bidders will be notified of Tender result by August 26, 2022. Buyer must provide balance of purchase price within 30 days of acceptance of tender. An Agreement for Sale shall be prepared between the Vendor and the Purchaser upon acceptance. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked “DO NOT OPEN – KOWBEL LAND TENDER” to the undersigned on or before 12:00 noon on the 29th day of July, 2022.
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Focused on making a living here below heaven! I told Ed yesterday there’s a worker shortage here in B.C. Lots of signs in businesses saying that they are hiring. Ed complained about the difficulty of making any money on his farm, and I suggested he might want to work off his farm. My comment generated a hot reply from Ed, who made it evident he would not have a boss to deal with at his age. Being able to pay our bills is often where our minds get fixed. Unlimited things, both visible and invisible, grab our mind’s attention beyond our daily food. Where we live and how comfortably we live are significant matters in our thinking. Our minds often fixate on family,
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According to Ed By Raymond Maher
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raymaher085@gmail.com friends, neighbours, enemies, and so much more. Often Christians are accused of failing to focus on God and his will except at church on Sundays. Then skeptics also comment that even though certain people go to church, it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with them during the week.
In defence of Christians, they are human beings. People are never entirely sinless. Those who believe they are sinless are deceived. As Christians, we live on the foundation of Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection for our sins. God forgives us because of our faith in Jesus Christ, His Son. We
don’t claim to be sinless, but Jesus was sinless for us because we cannot be sinless on our own. As Christians, we are to live as we are one with Jesus Christ, who is alive and active at the right hand of God in heaven. Colossians Chapter 3 outlines how we should live as Christians. It states, “Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not earthly things.” (Col. 3:1-2) As Christians, we have a big challenge daily as we seek to be one with Christ. Our earthly nature is at odds with the nature of God. It lacks restraint and can result in sexual
immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed. Our earthly nature is about self-satisfaction. We quickly show anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language towards others. We lie to others to save ourselves. Our earthly nature is stuck completely on self-centered love. It is simple to give into our earthly nature and become controlled by it and bring grief to ourselves and others. Christians are to set their minds on the love that reflects God’s love. Christ loved God His Father and all people held by the power of sin. Jesus did not say to us, “It is your problem!” “I only help those who deserve
my help.” Jesus showed undeserved love for all, but many refused it. Many did not want or think they needed forgiveness from God. Yet, Jesus willing put Himself on the cross to save all sinners. Christians do not always have their minds set on God and his word and will as fully as they might. It’s a shame because the world is much better off when Christians act in the love of God. There’s always lots of anger, hate, lust, greed, and slander being enacted effortlessly. So may Christians’ love, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, forgiveness, and patience be found more consistently by us.
Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.
(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4
TerriTorial Drive alliance church 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca
306-446-1695
PASTOR: Rev. Fr. Phinh Do
DAILY: Tues., 7 p.m. 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: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 10:00 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
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St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. Battle River Parish YouTube channel Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net
Rev. Trevor Malyon
1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM 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 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)
Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley
SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.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
Third Avenue United Church
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am
Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Dexter van Dyke
306-445-8171
Live Streaming Available at www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net
Everyone Welcome
Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
LIVING FAITH Sunday Services 10:30 am CHAPEL 1372 102nd St 306-445-3009
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath
Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada WORSHIP SERVICES The second and fourth Sunday of each month at 10:30 A.M.
Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729
Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter 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
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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New Horizons Golf
Twenty-nine duffers tee up on a beautiful day By Bernie Meisner
New Horizons held their weekly golf scramble on Monday morning, July 4. Twentynine members were able to enjoy the beautiful morning weather and some of them were able to demonstrate their golfing skills.
In first place, uncontested, was the foursome led by Bill Swiderski, with Barry Werth and Brian Jordan, with a score of 35. Second place was contested, with Merv Zulynik, Ann Bernier, Claude Huot and Glenn Hunter being declared the winner with a score of 38.
The team of John Yarske, Dale and Diane Cane along with Shirley Smith had an identical 38, but lost on the countback. The Consolation also resulted in a countback to name the foursome of Donna Huot, Ron Falcon, Judy Jamieson and Lorence Willness over the
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