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Monday will see Re-Open Phase 4.1 Indoor gatherings go up to 30 By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Phase 4.1 of Re-Open Saskatchewan will happen Monday, June 22. That was the main news coming from the province’s COVID-19 news conference on Tuesday. Included in part one of Phase 4 are child and youth day camps, outdoor pools and splash pads, and outdoor sports and activities. There are guidelines that must be followed including no tournaments or interprovincial travel for sports teams, and no handshakes or high-fives. Those guidelines are on the province’s website. As well, indoor gathering sizes will be set at 30 people, the same as for outdoor gatherings. The dates for part two of Phase 4 are still to be announced. Part two includes indoor pools, rinks, libraries, museums, galleries, movie theatres, casinos and bingo halls. Premier Scott Moe told the news conference in Regina Monday there will be additional re-opening dates announced next week and he expects to have all the re-opening dates announced by the end of this month.

This was the scene at SARCAN in North Battleford on Tuesday as a long line of customers queued up to exchange their cans and containers. Customers had several bags of items to deliver, bags which obviously piled up during the pandemic shutdown. SARCAN has reopened its locations across the province under Phase 3 of ReOpen Saskatchewan, following strict guidelines. While it was a long line Tuesday, it was even longer Monday on the first day of operations, with the parking lot jammed full of cars and the line extending all the way to the security fence. Photos by John Cairns

“We are working very hard to get everything reopened as quickly as possible and also ensuring it is reopened as safely as possible,” said Premier Moe. There have been few cases to report recently, but 18 were reported on Monday including 13 linked to a funeral and wake at Clearwater River Dene Nation. “It’s a reminder to all of us that COVID has not gone away and we all need to be careful,” said Moe. He noted Saskatchewan Health Authority was working with the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority to do contact tracing or testing of those who attended. Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province’s chief medical health officer, said they are learning more and more that re-opening of phases, if done properly, does not generally cause transmissions to restart. But gathering activities at home settings “where we let our guard down – that is where transmissions continue to happen, not just in Saskatchewan but in other provinces.” He said if you wanted to truly physically dis-

tance, you couldn’t have more than four people in a living room, and to maybe hold events outdoors during the summer. Even if they were outdoors, it was important to space things out to keep the two-metre spacing. “Be considerate by being apart, while being socially connected. I think that’s going to be really important to have as we move forward, and not have the super-spreader events like we had in March or April.” There have also been a small but noticeable number of new cases in the past couple of weeks out of Saskatoon. Dr. Shahab said so far all of the cases were accounted for; there were three cases connected to international travel and others related to the household, and a further two cases linked to exposure within the province or outside the province to a known case. Dr. Shahab also confirmed there was no transmission linked to a massive outdoor rally that took place in Saskatoon, but reminded those who attended to monitor themselves and to seek testing if they feel unwell over the next two weeks.

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Full Page Recycling Edition

Place only these items into your recycling bin

Diverting recyclable waste from the landﬁll is good economics

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Recycling

$2-million for new cell Landﬁll Cell Capacity TAX INCREASE TO PAY FOR A NEW CELL

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Landﬁll Cell Capacity tax increase for new landﬁll cell

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If residents choose not to recycle, it will increase the amount of material in the landﬁll cell. This reduces the useful years of the cell. Reducing the number of years the City has to save. This is costly to all taxpayers.

Those who are causing recycling to be rejected, are ﬁned as a deterrent. Years to save for a new landﬁll cell. successfully avoiding tax increase.

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Recycling is properly diverted from the landﬁll cell. Allowing the City enough time to save for the replacement, and therefore saving taxpayers money. This will save an equivalent of a 2% tax increase for everyone.

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Rejected recycling by a few people causes a lot of contamination. This negates efforts of diligent recyclers, causing their recycling to be sent to the WMF This accelerates the landﬁll cell being ﬁlled. Reducing the number of years the City has to save. This is the most costly to all taxpayers.

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Neighbourhood walkways – Close them? Light them? City Hall working on policy for evaluation By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The issue of how to address the city of North Battleford’s walkways was back at a meeting of the Planning Committee on Monday at City Hall. The city has received numerous complaints from the city’s Centennial Park area over the past few months, with concerns expressed about walking paths leading to an increase in criminal activity. Some residents have called for closure of certain walkways. City Planner Ryan Mackrell presented council with recommendations for a new walkway closure

policy. It outlines an application process for walkway closure requests as well as evaluation criteria, which would ensure all applications are treated the same across the city. According to the protocol presented under that policy, there would be an application and fee, and then a community meeting would be held for residents within 75 metres. The city would then do a mandatory Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design review of the walkway, do maintenance, and make a final report that goes to Planning Committee. The final recommendation would then go to council for a vote.

Mackrell also made another recommendation at council to have a request for proposals be conducted to add lighting to the walkways that have received the most recent attention lately. There is some money available from the Community Safety Budget. There is $10,000 that would have normally gone towards community engagement and events, but that is freed up now because of the pandemic. The intention is for the RFP on walkway lighting to go out in July, with findings presented afterwards for council’s consideration. This was just the latest discussion on the walkway issue at city hall.

A virtual Planning Committee meeting Monday. Screenshot by John Cairns

No fireworks for July 1 in NB, but maybe later By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken down yet another popular event in the Battlefords. The annual July 1 Canada Day fireworks in North Battleford are not going ahead. That was confirmed after Monday’s city planning committee meeting held on the Zoom platform. Already several other summer events, including North West Territorial Days and also the Town

of Battleford’s parade and fireworks, have been cancelled. The city fireworks are normally staged in the King Hill area. A more formal announcement on the cancellation is expected from the city this week. It is still possible the city could put on a fireworks event later this year. Discussed at the meeting were some alternative suggestions, such as deferring the fireworks until the “Send Off to Summer” drive-in movie currently scheduled for Sept. 11.

That would allow the city to still take advantage of the annual grant from the federal government towards the fireworks celebrations, which runs to the end of 2020. Another possibility is to hold the fireworks at another event later this year. The sentiment at the table was to defer the fireworks until a “celebration” event when it was safe for people to gather again. That was the preference of Councillor Greg Lightfoot, who liked the idea of an event later in

the fall where “we could celebrate that we got through this.” In any event, the main stumbling block on the July 1 date is the provincial restrictions on outdoor gatherings, limited to 30 people outdoors under Phase 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan. Fireworks could potentially be accommodated as part of a “drive-in” type of event, where cars are allowed to park and people can watch the fireworks from inside their vehicles. The thinking was that

the Ag Society area might accommodate such an event. But in the end, councillors found the idea unworkable. It was noted the cars would need to be constantly monitored so as to maintain the 30 person restriction, and there were also concerns they would have to turn people away. “It’s too much of an onus on the employees of the city to try and do this,” said Lightfoot, referring to the city’s current staff shortages due to COV-

ID-19. “I don’t think this is even debatable, we can’t have a gathering over 30,” said Mayor Ryan Bater. He made clear he didn’t think a drive-in fireworks show could work. “Fireworks are not something people can enjoy from their vehicle; you have to be outside, and you have to be on the ground. And you want to be close. It’s really unfortunate, but this is another in a list of a long list of events that have to be cancelled because of public health orders.”

City to resume issuing parking tickets By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford residents are being reminded to be careful where they are parking their cars, because the city is resuming

issuing parking tickets in some areas. With the start of Phase Three of the re-opening on June 8, the city confirms that North Battleford’s Community Safety Officers resumed issuing

parking tickets in residential areas and in downtown parking areas. People are urged to follow the on-street parking restriction dates and times in residential areas, as well as the two-

hour parking restrictions downtown. Those who receive parking tickets can save money by paying early. With City Hall still closed, parking tickets can be paid as follows:

Online at www.cityofnb.ca/paynow with a credit card or a debit VISA; By mail to City of North Battleford PO Box 460, S9A 2Y6 with a cheque or money order (do not mail cash);

Secure drop box at City Hall – the door closest to the corner of 13th Avenue and 101st Street, with a cheque or cash. More information about parking in the city can be found at www.cityofnb.ca.

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Town of Battleford passes base tax and mill rate By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Town of Battleford has passed its base tax and

mill rate levy for 2020, in preparation for sending out tax notices in the mail. The bylaw passed in three readings Monday,

and takes into account the one per cent increase agreed to in the 2020 budget deliberations. The uniform mill rate is set at 3.42.

It was also noted that the town’s due date for property taxes has been extended from Aug. 31, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020. That way no late

fees or penalties will be charged until the end of the year. This change in due date is one-time-only due to COVID-19.

The indication from Director of Finance David Gillan at the meeting is that the billing will be going out this month.

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To Land managers, Chiefs and Councils Missing and murdered Indigenous women is an ongoing social issue, families still searching for their missing loved ones frustrated in the lack of public support and empathy from all levels of government. A strategically placed billboard for nissing persons can act as an effective reminder to the public. Having a billboard displayed in the area where the missing person was last seen or the area in which they are believed to be will not only serve as public awareness that MMIW is a social issue but serve as a continuous reminder to the public of Active Missing persons cases. Public display of missing persons may compel “somebody” to come forward and assist families who are looking for answers in the disappearance of their loved ones. Families would also feel better supported in public display of their missing loved ones. This is a call out to First Nations communities who have lands in both urban and rural areas. We are requesting for a small parcel of lands to be set aside to set up more permanent billboard displays to publicly advertise missing persons. From my land management studies, to allocate land parcels for public benefit requires a band council declaration to be utilized for that specific purpose. Some families have utilized the Patterson display boards but lack the financial means to have billboards displaying their nissing persons is a reality. I had a few discussions with families who are actively looking for missing family members. They have agreed to provide support letters on request in this initiative. All families with missing persons will await for the decision of their own local governments to provide small land parcels nearby where their family members went missing so as to start planning process on building permanent billboard of their missing loved ones as soon as possible. Each year awareness walks for missing persons are put up by families, including annual walk(s) set up by the provincial law enforcements. Unveiling the billboard could be an inclusion of these annual event(s) prior to the walk where local governments may provide updates to families, friends, their grassroots people on the ongoing MMIW discussions. Please take into consideration of providing an answer soon as the Ashley Morin awareness walk has been scheduled for July 10. The annual walk for Happy Mary Charles which was postponed due to the Covid-19 lockdown but family is working on setting up dates for late July or August. Please contact myself at 306-260-2094 should you have any questions or concerns on this request. Thank you for seriously considering this request. Debbie Thomas, Public Relations Coordinator KAMADA KAMADA stands for Kokums and Moshums Against Drugs and Alcohol

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Trillion Dollar Day Dear Editor Trillion Dollar Day is getting closer. There will be much jubilation with music and catchy songs and, of course, the new COVID elbow-touching dance craze with flattening and planking moves. The new coin with Mr. Trudeau’s image thereupon will be in circulation. There will be a Trillion Dollar Day national lottery based on the exact date and time of this event, overseen by an independent non-partisan group of MPs. The main prize will be an immediate top-drawer cabinet position and an all expense paid holiday at Harrington Lake (once the $8.9m renovations are completed). After a short delay, 21 second place winners will be announced. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Cheaters will be subject to the full force of the law. All Canadians from coast to coast to coast are encouraged to enter. Virtual self distancing applies. Dr. R.H. Wood North Battleford

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Where the wild things go By Helen Row Toews

As people around the world stay indoors during this pandemic, wild animals have taken advantage of the peace and quiet. From gangs of turkeys roaming the empty streets of Baton Rouge, U.S.A., to feral Kashmiri mountain goats making their way through the Welsh town of Llandudno, there have been some unusual sightings of late. Here on the farm we haven’t noticed any difference, which isn’t surprising. However, even as of last fall, as I visited my friend Cyndi in Alberta’s capital city, I noticed an interesting fact: there was more wildlife to be seen on the streets of this thriving metropolis, than on the lonesome prairie near my home. Sighting coyotes isn’t

unusual where I live, but to view them trotting unconcernedly down a city sidewalk in search of one of the juicy jackrabbits that are also prolific in my friend’s active neighbourhood – well that’s weird. And I haven’t seen a jackrabbit in years. How about this? I like birds, and walk for miles each spring searching

for nests. I slop around sloughs, march in mud, and thrust through thickets in my quest to locate one lousy duck nest. That’s not too much to ask for right? But, usually I see nothing, and return home bedraggled and sad. Now the kicker: a mallard nested on Cyndi’s front lawn, in plain sight, under a cedar – in the

Fresh Air Musical Experience

Saturday, June 13, the residents of Caleb Manor in North Battleford were treated to an outdoor performance by Highway 31. The band set up in the “U” shaped courtyard and entertained residents on their balconies with many coming out to sit on lawn chairs and enjoy the fresh air and music. All reports suggest the hour and a half presentation was well received. The Highway 31 band originates from the hometown locations of the band members: Cal Campbell, Druid/Dodsland; Ian McLeod, Ruthilda, just a few miles off Highway 31; Glenn Julseth, Plenty; Joan Julseth, Stranraer; and Doug Martin, Herschel. Photo submitted

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middle of flipping Edmonton! There wasn’t even any water nearby. When the chicks hatched they had to cross a busy intersection, tramp past a shopping plaza, waddle behind a Chinese restaurant and scuttle through a schoolyard to get to a man-made pond in the center of a park. Does this make sense to you? My friend even has squirrels frolicking in the three trees and six shrubs that have been mandated as backyard landscaping requirements in her area, and their antics entertain each day. I have great groves of trees everywhere you look, with nary a squirrel to see. Or any living creature at all, for that matter, apart from magpies – which I could do well without. Nonetheless, the pièce de résistance was as I sat

at their dinner table and gazed outside at the shredded corner of a sturdy sundeck, Cyndi’s husband Darrell had built. Splinters of wood lay everywhere, covering decorative chairs and a nearby barbeque. Further shards of timber coated the ground below and festooned a flourishing perennial border. As I turned to ask what had happened, an enormous bird lit on one particularly mangled chunk. I was entranced! I’d only seen such a fine fowl in glossy magazines or comprehensive books devoted to the study of our feathered friends. Wow! Then, with a flick of his tail, he gave the remaining wood careful consideration before commencing to hammer upon the battered remains of what had been a lovely ornamental railing. Woodchips flew. “Damn bird,” Cyndi yelled, vigorously rapping on the window to shoo him away. “He’s been

here every day for the past month.” Every day? I mean, yeah, I guess he did systematically destroy an important component of their home, but I’ve never laid eyes on a pileated woodpecker in my whole life. And yet one flies into the middle of a city whose population exceeds 981 thousand to brutalize an innocent veranda – every bloody day? Apparently, if you want to see wildlife, forget about the countryside – you gotta go to town. Helen has lived on the family farm near Marshall much of her life. She works as a writer, EA and bus driver for her local school. This, along with her love of the Canadian prairies, travel and all things humorous, is what she draws from to write these tales. To find more of Helen’s stories or to order Prairie Wool books please go to myprairiewool.com or Amazon.ca

Minimum wage to increase in October The provincial government has announced that the minimum wage will increase to $11.45 per hour on Oct. 1. This will be the 12th increase to minimum wage since 2007. “We have established sustainable and predictable minimum wage increases,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. “This helps families plan ahead and creates an environment for new workers to enter the workforce.” Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is calculated using an indexation formula. The indexation formula gives equal weight to

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‘Not what I expected to find’: Plane found upside down in Cut Knife farmer’s field By Nick Pearce

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Cut Knife farmer Shane Maze never heard the plane crash in his wheat field. He was only alerted to the discovery hours later, when his uncle phoned him about the aircraft in the field located around 20 kilometres from his home. Maze arrived on Sunday to find the upside-down wreckage — a surprising sight after eight years farming the land without incident. “Not what I expected to find in my wheat this morning,” he tweeted on Sunday, along with an image of his two sons beside

the plane. The two people piloting the plane walked away unscathed after the crash, Maze later learned from his uncle, who spoke to them. The plane appears to be a Stinson Reliant, a popular single-engine aircraft first manufactured in 1933. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada was aware of the situation and was collecting information, but won’t conduct a full investigation, according to spokesperson Chris Krepski. Even without an investigation, Maze noted the interest the plane generated on social media and locally as it landed, drawing a neighbour’s attention.

The neighbour called Maze’s uncle on Sunday, asking about a low-flying plane dipping past the horizon near his nephew’s farm. Maze’s uncle went to investigate, discovered the plane and called his nephew. Maze later learned the two pilots walked away from the crash and called for a ride to their home in Unity, about 45 kilometres north of Cut Knife. Before the pilots hauled the plane away on Sunday, Maze’s sons, Lucas and Colby, were happy to pose in front of the upside down Reliant. “They’ve probably been close to planes before but never one that’s been upside down,” Maze said.

Shane Maze’s sons, Lucas and Colby, posed in front of a downed Stinson Reliant on June 15, 2020 after it crashed it Maze’s field near Cut Knife. Photo courtesy of Shane Maze

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Ottawa says CERB extended by eight weeks Staff Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday announced the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by eight weeks, to ensure Canadians have the help they need as they transition back to

work. This extension will make the benefit available to eligible workers for up to a total of 24 weeks. The Government of Canada introduced the CERB to immediately help workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, so they could continue to put

food on the table and pay their bills during this challenging time. As we begin to restart the economy and get people back on the job, Canadians receiving the benefit should be actively seeking work opportunities or planning to return to work, provided they are

able and it is reasonable to do so. That is why the government will also make changes to the CERB attestation, said Trudeau, which will encourage Canadians receiving the benefit to find employment and consult Job Bank, Canada’s nation-

al employment service that offers tools to help with job searches. Over the next few weeks, the government will monitor international best practices, the economy, and the progression of the virus and, if needed, make necessary changes to the program so more

people can have the support they need. It will also look at ways to ensure all our supports, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and Employment Insurance (EI), are working effectively to help Canadians get back on their feet.

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Concession provides a welcome service Correspondent

We can always talk about the weather when it is such a mixed bag. The rain is welcome and the light show on Saturday after midnight was something to watch. There was one flash after another at the height of the storm. The noise of the thunder woke most people. It had rained ahead of that. The concession was open on the weekend and there were lots of people moving about, so hope they showed support for the service available there. The campground is partly open, using every second site and with restrictions. Store hours for summer are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. I believe the hotel is open for meals again. Phone ahead. Our family enjoyed a delicious meal there Saturday night and did the social spacing,

Fire pit inspections resume in North Battleford The City of North Battleford Fire Department will resume fire pit inspections immediately. With COVID-19 social distancing requirements being relaxed firefighters are now able to resume inspection of fire pits. Residents can now easily purchase their fire pit permits from www.cityofnb.ca/paynow and selecting the “Fire Permit” option. Here are the steps to obtaining a fire pit permit. - Purchase the fire pit permit from www.cityofnb. ca/paynow - This can be done with a credit card or a debit VISA - A receipt will be sent to the email address in the application – keep this receipt - Call the Fire Hall at 306-445-1770 to arrange for the inspections - Present the receipt to the firefighters at the inspections Information relating to fire pits and general requirements to burning outdoors can be found under Section 9 of the Fire Prevention Bylaw #1829. https://cityofnb.ca/mrws/ filedriver/1829_Fire_Prevention.pdf

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somewhat, too. Svend Christiansen turned 90 years old recently and his family held an outdoor party for him Saturday at the acreage where he and Cora live. Several of his family members and a few friends joined to wish him a happy birthday, and made it a day to remember. While the weather could have been nicer it didn’t rain and the wind was their only complaint. Cemetery cleanup day was held at the local cemetery and also up at the Idylwild Cemetery, north of Bapaume. They both look much better, but the grass is growing really fast with the rain and heat and keeping everyone on their toes to keep ahead of it. Most yards around Meota are looking tidy and the flowers are starting to put on their show, also. Yard work was being done in several sites on the weekend and for many it was a working weekend, as they opened up their summer homes and get things in order. It is good to see “sold” signs appearing here and there, so the picture changes constantly, but there are several places or empty lots still on the

market. The trip to town last week showed much more traffic than there has been for the last few months, almost back to normal. Now we have to wait to see if the second wave happens or not. Social distancing is being observed in most cases and many people are wearing masks. To curb the growing environmental concerns around plastic waste, the European Union has set ambitious goals for recycling. By the year 2029 E.U. countries will be required to recycle at least 90 per cent of the plastic they use. Norway has already blown past this target with a 97 per cent recycling rate and has done so a decade ahead of schedule. The secret to their success is a robust and near universal deposit system in which buyers pay a few cents more for their purchases then return empties for a refund at conveniently located reverse vending machines. In Lithuania where the same system was adopted, plastic recycling jumped from 34 to 92 per cent in just two years. We can only hope our system, which sounds similar, can produce similar results. I think it’s a matter of educating people to be more responsible. Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds, You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.

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The 24th “Virtual” Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament (WPMGT) reached Hole #14 of 18 on the virtual course and raised $40,390 for new, up-to-date medical equipment for Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH). BUH Foundation’s Board of Directors and the Tournament’s organizing committee express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved and thanks all of the sponsors, golfers and donors who helped Wayne Pruden to “golf” the 2020 Virtual WPMGT. The support of The Battlefords and surrounding communities was wonderful as friends, family and neighbours gathered together for healthcare while staying apart. Thank Master Sponsor you for making this such a successful Tournament once again. Please call 306446-6652 or visit buhfoundation.com for further information on our sponsors and supporters of the 2020 Virtual Wayne Green Fees Sponsor Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament.

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Take a look at this 1176 sq. ft. home on the outskirts of Battleford but still within town limits. This property is located on the old number 4 highway across from the old land titles heritage building site. Upstairs you will enjoy the view of the back yard from both the living room and the bright kitchen and dining area. Also on the main level is a four piece bath, two large bedrooms, and main floor laundry. The lower level offers a walk out to the back yard through a huge family room, a three piece bath, a bedroom, and an office/den. This home is heated with in floor heating and air is circulated with the air exchanger system. Outside you will find a 6800 gallon pond and water fall system, a 24x26 foot heated garage, and a play structure for the kids. All appliances remain and school bus service is available. Call today for more info.

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Reopening of beaches and playgrounds provides relief By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

In our past life, we would have been feeling the excitement of school kids as they enjoyed track meets, outdoor activities, field trips and graduation preparation. All of this has changed, however recent announcements of more openings including beaches and playgrounds are some good news stories. Please don’t lapse in vigilance when participating in any of this and maintain social distancing and proper cleaning procedures.

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UCHS hosted a virtual newcomers’ night for incoming Grade 7s from both UPS and St. Peter’s School. UCHS report cards are being sent out June 22nd. UCHS virtual graduation ceremony is June 26. Help these student celebrate as they form up for a safe, socially distanced

parade that day starting at 7 p.m. Congratulations to Living Sky School Division long-term service awards recipients: Larry Johnstone, who retired bus driving after 37 years of service; Mrs. Clark, five years; Mrs. Bick, 15 years; and all of the following who reached silver anniversary awards in their careers at UCHS ‑‑ Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Loadman, Mr. Parker and Ms Van de Meutter. UCHS held a virtual awards night online with multiple award winners in-

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cluding 46 per cent of their students earning the honour roll award. You can see a complete list of award winners for this event in the Unity-Wilkie Press Herald. Unity Public School has announced Mr. Laturnus will be taking a year leave from the vice-principal position. Mr. Gieni will take his position for the next year. LSSD has announced that supplemental learning will end by June 16. This will give staff time to plan for the fall and wind up the year writing reports and other tasks. There will be no final report card for students as the one received in March will be the final report. Starting the week of June 8, each grade will be highlighted in a short video to celebrate yearend for each classroom, and these will be shared through Google classroom or See Saw as well as the UPS Facebook page. At this point, UPS does not have an idea of what the fall is going to look like. However, the staff will be working hard to prepare for whatever scenario is presented. Further communication regarding school in the fall will be communicated by LSSD. St. Peter’s School will also end supplemental learning June 16. The biggest change for the fall will be that Mr. Volk has ac-

John Gottschalk, plant manager at Compass Minerals, Unity facility, celebrated a remarkable milestone serving the company for 50 years in June. Photo submitted

cepted a position at Light of Christ Catholic Schools in North Battleford so a new principal, yet to be announced, will be taking the helm at St. Peter’s school Congratulations to John Gottschalk who celebrated a remarkable milestone as he reached 50 years with Compass Minerals (formerly Sifto). John is the

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BUHF wraps up virtual Wayne Pruden tourney Staff The COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t stop the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament — a virtual tournament, that is. Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation announced it wrapped up the 2020 Virtual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament on June 12. The tourney reached Hole 14, raising $40,390. “We are very pleased with how well the virtual tournament did. While we didn’t complete all 18 holes, we still received wonderful support from our sponsors, golfers, and donors, including some new participants who could join due to the new format,” said Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation executive director, in a statement. This wrapped up the 24th year of the Wayne Pruden tournament, which was changed to a virtual format to comply with safety restrictions put in place due to COVID-19. Proceeds go towards the purchase new, up-to-date medical equipment for BUH. Officials noted that with the online, virtual format, there was no waiting list to join the tournament

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CELEBRATING ABORIGINAL DAY 2020

Shared VISION The Municipalities are situated in the traditional territory of the First Nations peoples of Treaty No. 6 at the confluence of the North Saskatchewan and Battle Rivers (the “Regional Community”). The Parties will work towards a reconciled Regional Community, building on its history for the health, wellͲbeing and prosperity for all its people. Shared Purpose To set a strong foundation for the Parties to establish and maintain coͲoperative governmentͲtoͲ government relationships.

On Aboriginal Days this year we are happy to be celebrating the First Year Anniversary of the work Battlefords Regional Community Coalition (BRCC) and the signing of the award winning

“Sacichawasihc Framework Agreement”

Sharing OUR STORY On ABORIGINAL DAY 2020

Background: In 2018 the Battlefords regional community was at a critical point in time. Many critics and observers across the country indicate that the trial over the death

of Colten Boushie has revealed deep divisions in Canadian society. This is undoubtedly correct, but the key point moving forward is that it “exposed” these separations; it did not create them. The divisions and wounds created over many generations are deep and nationwide. Historically, Indigenous peoples have been subjected to treatment that has left them disadvantaged economically and socially, leaving wounds that will take system change and respectful governmentͲtoͲgovernment relationships to repair.

In response to this a series of meetings were held in the Battlefords region and a coalition workshop was facilitated with a number of community organizations that serve Indigenous peoples. Battle River Treaty 6 Health, BATC, BTC, Prairie Health, RCMP, both Municipal governments, Provincial and Federal governments and several First Nation governments and Metis representatives participated. These activities gained the input to promote a more comprehensive and collaborative approach to identifying local needs and priorities. Crime and addiction issues were identified early in the process as well as opportunities to make change working together. All participating First Nations and both Municipal Governments provided direction from conception. There was group consensus to build a way to work together.

On June 21, 2019 the “Sacichawasihc Framework Agreement” was signed by 5 First Nations and 2 Municipalities. The signatories to the Sacichawasihc Agreement meet frequently to discuss strategic next steps and to address numerous issues and opportunities. The project team plays a coordination role in ensuring that Leadership have the required information to make informed decisions on the agenda items presented. The BRCC decides whether to provide either an advocacy role, a coordination role or a special projects role. All decision are reached through group consensus.

The BRCC is paving the way for better Government to Government relationships in the Battlefords region and the province. Other communities are reaching out to look at following our process to build a Government to Government coalition forum in the North. On February 4th, 2020 the Provincial Government presented the signatories with a First Prize award at the annual SUMA awards in Regina recognizing the work of the coalition. There were over 2000 attendees at the event.

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Frameworks build Coalitions that can and do provide system change Shared responsibilities for all levels of governments – First Nations, Municipal, Provincial and Federal Ͳ including resourcing – inͲkind and funded Empowering the bureaucrat to move within broken policy and legislation Continuity during change – Elections Issue Management and Solutions – Business Model Strategic planning rather than reactive management Collaboration rather than competition Multi Government tables are proven and work when all participants are invested

CELEBRATING

Our Shared Objectives include:  Intergovernmental relationship building;  Cultural prosperity, engagement and heritage;  Collaborative economic development;  Collaborative land use planning;  Social enhancement, including, but not limited, to housing, health and wellness, poverty reduction and community safety;  Environmental stewardship and climate change;  Service utilization and agreements;  Infrastructure development, maintenance and funding;  Joint advocacy on regional issues; and,  Education and training. Our Work: 1. Coalition building in 2020—Governance, bylaws & incorporation 2. Succession Planning Ͳ team building For more information about the 3. Government Relations building— Indigenous, Federal, Provincial BRCC: 4. Regional Tourism Strategy— advocacy and coordination Contact: 5. Regional Emergency Response—special project COALITION TEAM LEADS 6. Gang Strategy Herb Sutton or 7. Pandemic Regional Leadership coordination role Bonnie Whitford Evans 8. Jurisdictional issues 9. Other

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Thank you BRCC Sponsors & Funding Partners 2019Ͳ2020

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Saskatchewan Economy On The Rebound Saskatchewan’s workforce is still affected by COVID-19 but there are a number of signs showing that our economy is recovering faster, and was less impacted, than other provinces. Saskatchewan has the second lowest unemployment rate in Canada and the number of people working rose in May, which is a strong, positive sign in the COVID-19 era. Hon. Scott Moe, Premier

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as a volunteer increased the awareness of baseball in Saskatchewan and saw its participation numbers increase substantially during that time. His contributions include: 1995- While living in Watrous, Allan joined the board of representatives of Baseball Saskatchewan. 1997-1999- Zone 5 G ove r n o r- ove r s e e i n g all baseball activities in

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U of R Reigns Words By Rhea Good

This is my eighth article in a series profiling prominent personalities in Canadian cheerleading. Thomas Rath is synonymous with University of Regina Cheerleading. Thomas started cheerleading at O’Neill High School in Regina. He wholly absorbed cheerleading, the rules and the choreography. After graduation, they invited him back to coach. Attending the University of Regina, Thomas joined the U of R Cheer Team as an athlete. Meanwhile, Greenall High School in Balgonie (30 minutes from Regina), was looking for a coach for their high school team. Thomas left coaching at O’Neill and coached the Greenall team during his second year at U of R. Thomas and Janessa met on the U of R Cheer Team, and were soon dating and coaching at Greenall together. Janessa was a graduate from Greenall. Coaching together is a good way to get to know some one. They married in 2009. Thomas was one of many U of R cheerleaders who also cheered for the Roughriders. At that time, Roughriders Cheer was called the “Track and Trailblazers” named after the corporate sponsors. Under the leadership of Coach Nicole Bidwell, the Roughriders transitioned from dance to more ath-

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letic cheerleading. Thomas finished four years at U of R as a student and cheerleader. Cheer Coach Nicole Green (Bidwell) passed the torch to him. The U of R Cheer Team was coached by Thomas and Janessa 20102017. Janessa stepped back when their daughter was born. This power couple led the U of R team to four national titles at the PCA Nationals for all Canadian university cheerleading. U of R represented Canada

at University Worlds, ICU in Orlando, twice as a full team and once as a stunt group. While coaching at U of R, Thomas also served as the Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association President 2014-2016. Thomas coached Team Canada for four seasons, 2016-2019. In 2017, the Team Canada All-Girl Team won bronze in the Premier division. In 2019, Co-ed Team Canada won silver in Premier division. “Those seasons with Team Canada athletes were amazing and I left coaching floating on that wave of successes!” Thomas and Janessa continue to host the annual “Best of the West” cheerleading competition in Regina since 2010.

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Food security more important than ever By Elaine Woloshyn

next phase. This will probably a gradual process and stringent socializing rules will remain in place. But how good it will be to see the smiling face of Teresa Towes, the main librarian. A big thank you to Carol Dewing, who donated many volunteer hours at Mayfair branch. We will miss her smiling face, cheerfulness and willingness to lend a hand. The early evening of June 13 was not a good one for our son Ryan, who farms a couple miles west of Mayfair. He was riding his quad in a field when the machine tipped while

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The focus on agriculture during these trying times is highlighted tremendously, because we all have to eat to survive. In agriculturally based sectors, there is co-operation ensuring the safety of our food production. Agriculture is getting this important task done, from grain companies, rail lines and down to the hardworking farmers. Also, the trucking industry has maintained its services. Semi traffic seems more prevalent on the highways. At times, while travelling

to Saskatoon on Highway 16, there are actually more big trucks than other vehicles. The food production and delivery system is working harder than ever to keep grocery shelves well stocked. When will Phase 4 of reopening be introduced in our province? The beginning of July sounds promising and the local library is expected to open in the

going down a hill. At the bottom of the hill was a body of water. The machine toppled on top of his body, breaking a hip and femur. While waiting for Spiritwood Ambulance, his partner Melissa comforted him and gave moral support while he was lying on the cold wet ground for more than two hours. He was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital and then by ambulance to Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Emergency surgery was completed by Sunday noon. Of course, with the pandemic, no visitors are allowed. Ryan is

getting physiotherapy and will need to adjust to his injuries over a healing period of four to five months. Not a good situation when there is spraying of crops to completed, but hired men will step up and the job will get done. This ordeal would have been tragic and he is a fortunate individual. Accidents occur so quickly, but cellphones can be lifesavers. Although STARS transport was considered, it was deemed unwise to use the air ambulance because of strong winds. Get well wishes to Ryan, and to Valarie Tay-

lor for Mullingar, who is recovering for a minor but painful incident this past weekend. Recent rainfall has made it safe for rural folks to burn garbage in secure barrels with proper screens. Anyone planning a controlled burn of grass or brush must first report to 1-866-404-4911. The number is answered 24/7. This information will be asked for: legal land location and rural municipality number, fire service provider, location and burning information, length of hours of burning and contact information.

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Darin Schaefer Warrior Fund to help with medical expenses Submitted

undergoing treatment for a critical or life-threatening disease. Grants from the Darin Schaefer Warrior Fund will help ease the financial burden of medical expenses.

A new fund has been established with the Battlefords and District Community Foundation to benefit people who are

Darin Schaefer was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2019. “Through his battle with cancer he always remained optimistic and full of hope,” said Darin’s wife, Terra Schae-

fer. “On a daily basis he was reminded of the support and love received from others. He always felt there were so many going through a much more difficult time than him. He knew he wanted to pay it forward for all the support given to him and his family.” Darin lost the battle in December of 2019 and the Darin Schaefer Warrior Fund was established by the Schaefer family. Community members can also contribute to this fund

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knowing they are helping people going through a stressful and uncertain time. Each donor receives a charitable tax receipt for the entire amount of the donation. The applications to the fund will be reviewed monthly and there will be $10,000 available each year for distribution. Applicants are asked to complete an application form and submit with receipts to BDCF. The application forms and fund guidelines are available on the BDCF website at: www.bdcf.ca .

Battlefords and District Community Foundation currently manages more than 25 funds that will contribute to a range of interests from the arts and health care to post-secondary scholarships and recreation. BDCF will distribute close to $50,000 in annual community grants and scholarships this year. To date, their donors have provided over $800,000 to community groups and projects. The foundation website at www.bdcf.ca has complete information.

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LOCCS celebrates learning as school year winds up Submitted Typically, the month of June features track and field days, award celebrations, year-end concerts, farewell celebrations, Kindergarten celebrations of learning, and Grade 12 graduation. While these are not going to be what anyone imagined them to be, or even wanted, Light of Christ Catholic Schools have still found creative ways to finish the academic year. John Paul II Collegiate will be hosting a virtual

graduation and Mass on June 29. His Excellency Bishop Albert Thévenot of the Diocese of Prince Albert will be the Celebrant for Mass. In preparation for the virtual graduation, JPII graduates, were each individually welcomed to the school over a three-day period where the received their caps and gowns followed by an opportunity to walk across the stage to accept their diplomas and awards. While the traditional large group cap toss could not be a feature, graduates were able to keep their caps and gowns for a number of days in order to visit family or have additional photo opportunities. Another unique circumstance for the 2020 graduates was the opportunity to have a parent or guardian assist them with their caps, gowns, and collars. This is usually reserved for teaching staff due to the large number of graduates and limited space but in this

year, it provided a unique opportunity for additional photos and a moment of intimacy between parent, guardians, and graduates. Track and field events this year went virtual, too. École Monseigneur Blaise Morand hosted a virtual track and field meet while Notre Dame School hosted a family wellness challenge. Families from both schools rose to the challenges and participated with great enthusiasm. Many sent in photos of their success and some

even created videos that can be viewed on the school Facebook pages. Kindergarten students, who will graduate in 2032, also will not have a typical celebration of learning event but will receive a special “Class of 2020 Quarantined Kindergarten” t-shirt. Some schools have already hosted or plan to do a walk-up event while others plan to personally deliver greetings and gifts to each student. Additionally, students have continued to provide service throughout the community as recently as this past week when Kindergarten students for École Monsigneur Blaise Morand dropped off food donations to The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords. For undergraduates at JPII and those students in all schools involved in extracurricular activities, awards nights and wrapups have also moved virtual. For example, Notre Dame School has invited all choir members to gath-

er together via a Google Meet for a final opportunity to sing together. While this concert will not allow everyone to hear the beautiful harmonized voices, it will allow the choir members who are departing for high school to say goodbye. Oftentimes, Grade 6 and 7 students are honoured with awards and a special slideshow or video acknowledging their accomplishments. This will still be the case in LOCCS schools but these celebrations will also be moved ei-

ther online or onto student driveways. In some cases, schools have already posted pictures of their departing students on the doors of the school or throughout their community. As supplemental learning wraps up this coming week, do not be surprised if you see more teachers in your neighbourhood or more activity around your local school. The school year is not ending the way that anyone imagined it would, but it is still ending in celebration.

Edsby: Better connections, communications, learning Submitted by Light of Christ Catholic Schools

When school resumes this fall, teachers, students, and parents in Light of Christ Catholic Schools will be connected to each other more than ever before. Why? All of these stakeholders have been asking for a single system where instructional

resources, classroom and school news, evidence of student learning, and progress reports can all be found together. Light of Christ Catholic Schools has partnered with Edsby to make this happen. Edsby is a digital learning and data system that provides teachers with the ability to create lessons, assign-

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that they like the application and believe that it will be easy to work with. Furthermore, they believe that they will have the ability to be more easily communicate with students and parents. As a result, relationships and learning supports are sure to be improved. Teachers will spend a full day in August learning the more advanced features of Edsby

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OBITUARIES BRU: Roland died with his family surrounding him on May 5, 2020. Roland was born on October 30, 1944 to the late Rene and Aurelie Bru of Jackfish, Saskatchewan and the brother of the late Marie Bru. Roland is survived by his family, Raymonde; Richard; Aaron (Melynn), Logan, Alivia; Jay (Whitney); Deanna (Jason), Ayanna, Simon; his sister, Claudette (Doug) and his brothers: Roger (Noel) and Jerome (Paula); his in-laws: Jeanne, Leona (Henry), and Roseline (Allan); and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Roland partook in multitude of endeavors, including driving both charter and school buses, serving as a hail adjuster, hauling anhydrous, and of course cattle and grain farming. Roland was a true Saskatchewanian and will always be remembered for his love of farming in Jackfish, the community he grew up in and called home. He loved to drive through his fields, often with his dog, Allie, in the truck. Since moving to North Battleford, you could still find him and Raymonde at the farm often having a wiener roast with Aaron, Melynn, Logan, Alivia, Leona and Henry. Roland loved spending time with his family, whether it was watching Logan and Alivia play ball, having coffee with Richard at the Co-op, visiting Jay in Arizona, or travelling to Nova Scotia to watch Simon play hockey and Ayanna dance. Roland was very active in his community. He participated at many community events at the Jackfish Church, and at bonspiels in Meota; he also sat on the Board of Directors for Meota Regional Municipality. Roland and Raymonde retired from mixed farming in 2004 and moved to North Battleford to be closer to family and friends. One of his favourite activities was a weekly dinner at the Halewichs with the Dycks; he looked forward to this tradition all week, where he began to ask Raymonde on Tuesday what they were going to eat. They also enjoyed their community in Yuma, Arizona, where they spent many years enjoying day trips to Mexico, Friday night poker and Happy Hour with their many friends. Roland loved watching and playing sports. He played baseball in his youth and he was especially passionate about curling. His competitive nature led him to win a few bonspiels in his day. He was especially proud of the team he had with his children while they remained in Jackfish. Roland and Raymonde attended a few Brier and Scotties bonspiels as spectators over the years; and when this was not possible you could be sure to find him glued to the television, sharing the tournaments with family and friends. The family would like to thank the communities of Jackfish, Edam, Meota, North Battleford and Yuma for their love and support of our family. Due to Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings, a mass will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

BASSET: In Loving Memory of Karon Basset (1953 – 2020) It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Karon Basset of Battleford, SK on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Battlefords Union Hospital. Karon was born on December 17, 1953 in Humboldt, SK, the oldest child of Aloysius (Louis) and Albina (Fullawka) Wolsfeld. The family lived in Moseley, SK where she attended elementary school at St. Henry’s School in Marysburg. The family moved to Humboldt in 1966 where she attended St. Augustine’s elementary school. Her high school years were spent at Humboldt Collegiate Institute graduating from grade 12 in 1972. She met Ron Basset of Peterson, SK and on November 17, 1972 they were married at St. Augustine Church in Humboldt. They began their life together in Humboldt and then moved to Meadow Lake, Tisdale, North Battleford, before finally settling in Battleford, SK. Along the way they met many great people who became lifelong friends. Although Karon had many health issues, she never complained and was always cheerful – ready to help on any and every occasion. She especially loved gathering with family and friends. Karon’s exceptional cooking and baking skills were enjoyed by family and friends. Christmas was a favorite time of year for Karon. She began a Christmas tradition of baking gingerbread cookies for each of her nieces and nephews. They couldn’t wait to receive their delicious gingerbread cookies from Aunty Karon. Karon was very skilled at crochet. She produced numerous blankets, afghans and tablecloths which she graciously gave to family and friends. Gardening was another pastime that Karon enjoyed. Karon will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ron of Battleford, SK, their two children: Rene (Jody) Basset of Saskatoon, SK, their sons Nathan and Evan; Russell (Yvette) Basset of Lloydminster, SK their children Dolan, Morgan & Brittney; her mother Albina Wolsfeld of Saskatoon, SK; her siblings Wayne (Kathy) Wolsfeld of Moose Jaw, SK, Lynn (Randy) Kemp of Saskatoon, SK, Louise (Doug) Munn of Calgary, AB, Ramona (Donald) Lang of Regina, SK, Kelly (Susan) Wolsfeld of Saskatoon, SK, Patti (Terry) Seto of Saskatoon, SK; Ron’s siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Aloysius (Louis) in 1974, brother-in-law Brian Timmerman (2009), father-in-law Joseph Basset (2014), mother-in-law Verla Basset (1997), brothers-in-law Paul Basset (2007), Blaine Bentley (2007) and James Basset (2012). A private memorial service is being planned for a later date.

GREGOIRE: Paul Joseph Gregoire Paul was born to Marie (Vany Lambert) and Nestor Gregoire on October 16, 1924. He passed away in Warman, SK on June 8, 2020. He was the youngest of 10 children and the last survivor. He attended McMillan School, the Convent of the Child Jesus and St. Thomas College. He received his partial Grade 10 before he was called to the farm to help out after his Father’s untimely death. Dad would have liked to continue his education because he loved school. Dad held a couple of jobs away from the farm which he spoke of fondly. He liked this as it gave him some independence. He started farming some very rocky land in the Nolin District at the age of 18. Although other family members gave up on this half section Dad thought he should give it a shot. Farming was not Dad’s first love so when given the opportunity to buy grain for the National Grain Company in 1961 he took it. He would stay with National then Cargill until he retired in 1976 when he struck out on his own as a carpenter, a profession that was much more to his liking and abilities. He brought his new bride, Madeleine Marie Bruynooghe to his farm on their wedding day, October 18, 1944. Dad had just turned twenty two days earlier, Mom was 19. They started their married life with very little, but a lot of hope and ambition. They would stay on this farm for 27 years raising 8 kids. Paul is survived by his children, Fr. Nestor, Lampman, SK; Godfrey (Claudette Blanchette), Dauphin, MB; Gordon (Carole Cadieux), London, ON; David (Gisele Hounjet Bell), Saskatoon; Marcy (Rick Kissack), St. Paul, AB; Glen (Jacquie Rotzien) Saskatoon; sonin-law Vernon Iverson, Meota, SK; 15 Grandchildren and 21 Great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Madeleine on July 6, 2016, his daughter Judy Iverson 2013, his son Leonard 1968 and daughter-in-law Donna 2004, all of his siblings and their spouses, his Father Nestor 1942 and his Mother Marie 1962. No funeral is planned at this time. Memorial Donations are requested to The Mental Health Association. The family would like to thank all his caregivers for the last eight years. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service (306446-4200).

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PARKDALE No. 498 Notice of Discretionary Use Intensive Livestock Operation Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Parkdale No. 498 has received a discretionary use Intensive Livestock Operation application. The application is for a 2000 animal unit operation located at SW 06-49-17 W3. This is currently a discretionary use within the Agriculture District as stipulated within Part 5, subsection 5.4.1 of Bylaw 04-06, known as the RM of Parkdale No. 498 Zoning Bylaw, and within, Part 3, sections 3.4 of Bylaw 03-06, known as the RM of Parkdale No. 498 Basic Planning Statement. This application will be discussed at the next Council meeting which will be held on July 8, 2020 in the Council’s Chambers located at the R.M. of Parkdale No. 498 office commencing at 2:00 pm. If you wish to comment on the proposal, please do so in writing prior to 12:00 pm, July 8th, 2020, to the RM of Parkdale’s Office at Box 310, Glaslyn, SK, S0M 0Y0. Ashela McCullough Acting Administrator June 12, 2020

June 19 to and including August 17, 2020 Please contact 306-445-1706 to arrange appointment to view the roll as City Hall is currently closed to the public. A bylaw pursuant to Section 184(1) of the Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: City of North Battleford 1291-101 Street Box 460 North Battleford, SK. S9A 2Y6 Dated this 18 day of June, 2020 — Steve Brown, City Assessor

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Public Notice –Basic Planning Statement and Zoning Bylaw Amendments Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort Village of Cochin (RV) intends to adopt TWO bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 8-89 known as the Basic Planning Statement (BPS), and a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 9-89 known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The BPS amendment would: amend residential and commercial policy to better outline allowable forms of development; provide Council discretion to consider higher density residential development if appropriate; provide additional policy with respect to zoning controls along waterbodies and Highway 4; update a number of policy items with current legislative reference and provincial authority, and remove outdated material; introduce a new “Creekside” policy area and section dealing specifically with development along Lehman Creek; and designate certain lands adjacent to the creek under the new policy area.

The ZB amendment would: create linkage between discretionary use evaluation criteria and the BPS; identify the RVs consideration of encroachment and enforcement matters along Lehman Creek; having zoning boundaries reflect changing water levels, accretion, or other extension of land therein; introduce a new CD – Creekside Development District complete with allowable uses, site and use regulations, other development standards and considerations; and rezone certain lands adjacent to the creek to the new CD zoning district. AFFECTED LAND: All lots adjacent to Lehman Creek would be subject to policy (re)designation and rezoning. All lands within the RV would be subject to any new general policy and regulation, and said items are primarily related to development along the creek. A digital copy of the maps and listing of the properties affected by (re)designation and rezoning, and the proposed amendments in full, are available for public view at: https://www.northboundplanning.ca/public-notification under the “Resort Village of Cochin” heading. REASON: Council is seeking to amend its bylaws to address existing and new development along Lehman Creek given the unique geographic circumstances and historical development patterns. Much of the development along the Creek does not comply with current bylaw regulations and extends beyond existing surveyed boundaries. Specific policy and regulation are required to specifically manage and regulate these lands separately from the rest of the lands within the RV. PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaws and map at the RV Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday a.m., excluding statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost or by emailing cochinadmin@sasktel.net and asking for a copy. The office can also be reached at (306) 386-2333.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on July 14, 2020, in the RV office (intended) to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Written submissions are preferred prior to July 10, 2020, by the undersigned at the RV office by hardcopy or email before the hearing. Due to the evolving COVID-19 crisis, please contact the RV office directly for current protocols related to representations to be made at the hearing, and its confirmed location. The RV office is located at 1006 Highway 4 North, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0. Issued by the Resort Village of Cochin this June 10, 2020 Amber Loeppky - Administrator

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5.7 per cent (down 2.2 per cent year-to-date). Despite this negative performance, however, considering a pandemic that has led to a global recession, Saskatchewan’s real estate market is performing quite well and will likely get better as the province continues to re-open. New listings and sales closely tracked last year’s numbers until the province declared a state of emergency in midMarch. Based on previous epidemics and the restrictions put in place to limit the spread of the outbreak, “we expected transactions to fall dramatically in April,” said SRA CEO Jason Yochim. “But we also expect transactions to return to normal levels once restrictions are lifted”, and we see that happening with new listings and sales up significantly from where they were this April. And while sales prices have fallen (also consistent with evidence from previous pandemics), part of this decline is related to the higher levels of inventory due to reduced sales which, combined with weaker demand due to COVID restrictions, puts downward pressure on prices. As pent-up demand subsides and people begin to buy again, we should expect to see prices begin to return to normal as well. Saskatchewan’s market strength calls into question

CMHC’s recent projections about the province’s real estate market, and CMHC’s Housing Market Outlook ignores the local nature of real estate. For instance, Saskatoon and Regina account for over 50 per cent of the sales in the province, and these two markets alone can have a significant impact on the province’s overall performance. In addition, even at the height of the province’s state of emergency, yearto-date (YTD) sales in North Battleford, Estevan, and Yorkton were up more than 10 per cent from last year, and YTD prices in a number of markets were also up. “I hear more frequently that our members are receiving multiple offers”. So while the real estate sector in the province has been hit by COVID and continues to feel its effects, the outlook isn’t nearly as grim as some are making it out to be, and we’re already starting to see signs of recovery going into summer. “As the province continues to open up and our members take action to protect public safety,” says Yochim, “I expect markets to make a strong recovery.” Sales in North Battleford were down 40.7 per cent, going from 27 in May 2019 to 16 in May 2020, and down 15.6 per cent in the overall region, going from 64 to 54.

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AWESOME STUDENTS The LSSD Hall of Fame began in 2009 as a way to recognize high achieving high school students. It is the highest honour presented to a student based on outstanding accomplishments in academics, arts and culture/practical & applied arts, athletics, special projects and to individuals who have inspired others through their actions in school-based activities and/or in the community.

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Overall Average of 90% or higher HAFFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Hannah Eckert, Avery Prescesky, Cheyanne Roth, Emily Schell, Carson Derksen, Sonora Moore, Cole Reid, Amber Toews, Courtney Yasieniuk, Breanna Grzybowski, Jennifer Krsacok, Colby Tkachuk KERROBERT COMPOSITE SCHOOL: Hailey Fruhstuk, Sara Neumeier, Brittany Kruesel, Fatima Arif, Tova Frydenlund, Kyla Manlapig, Montana Kissick, Emma James, Pakon Kasemsukpongprai, Alyssa Krahn, Darby Meyer, Ariel Murphy, Kordell Murphy, Carter Neumeier, Josh Sauverwald , Tiara Thiessen, Rylan Fletcher LEOVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL: Hadley Benson, Carli Cooling, Hayley Harris, Kayla Judge, Jayla McKellep-Scott, Carter Fee LUSELAND SCHOOL: Ashton Elliott, Emily Henderson, Kara Walz, Julie Patton, Lexi Jeffries, Madison Vetter, Elena Kohlman MACKLIN SCHOOL: Olivia Golden, Nomi Kratchmer, Olivia Farkas, Kirsten Fischer, Emily Hollman, Matthew Hollman, Lauryn Jensen, Chloe Sieben, Emma Stang, Leah Weinkauf, Davis Golden, Allison Stang, Taya Stang, Devyn Steinhubel MAYMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL: Brooke Ferris, Hailey Harris, James Armitstead MCLURG HIGH SCHOOL (WILKIE): Jayna Bottorff, Amy Gruber, Sarah Karstens, Emma Kowalchuk, Isaiah Mamer, Owen MannKeira Miller, Jaymie Myszczyszyn, Mason Skinner, Kylie Delainey, Harley Harris, Trinity Neale, Rebecca Vlietstra, Taylor Wakelin, Hannah Cepe, Taralyn Germsheid, Hanna Gutting, Jodi Myszczyszyn, Kabri Sittler, Macey Sittler MEDSTEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Myles Harms, Gracie Hundt, Cain Klassen, Shaylin Knot, Cale Shiell, Paris Starr, Sarah Bargen, Emily Gatzke, Calvin Klassen, Jaelyn Kroeker, Thomas Martens, Ryann Short, Hanna Dzialo-Hansen, Sara Edwards, Jenae Knot, Madison Kohl, Brody Siemens NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: Hamid Abdul, Kiara Clarke, Liam Elias, Ashlyn Elmer, Charles Girward, Kjersti Graupe, Hannah Lapawchuk, Erik Loken, Ishita Mann, Julia Marjoram, Jodie McWatters, Abbey Neufeld, Kate Nichol, Rory Ouellette, Shayna Taylor, Minghao Wang SPIRITWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: Gracie Gaboury, Katelyn Majury-Pauls, Danielle Poulin, Avery Salisbury, Syjer Asuncion, Emma Beaulac, Kyle Brewer, Cairah Cabase, Shayla Chaykowski, Sara Francoeur, Jaida Jones, Joseph Laguyo, Caley Lehouillier, Aleah McNabb, Kolbie Parker, Hunter Peterson, Kahle Salisbury, Kylie Salisbury, Amber Simonar, Olivia Woytiuk, Olivia Parker, Amy Lafond UNITY COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL: Pearson Bast, Kerrigan Bowey, Megan Brown, Braedon Coons, Jace Ducherer, Lenae Duck, Alexis Elder, Ram Felipe, Isabella Lefebvre, Reid Martin, Graden Rusk, James Rutley, Shayla Wagner, Mark Balagtas, Emma Baker, Makayla Bakken, Mark Balagtas, Joe Burns, Andrew Feser, Reece Gilbert, Shayne Gilbert, Brooklyn Gray, Dawson Ireland, Aryanna L’Heureux, Piper Mackie , Ainsley Orobko, Megan Ralston, Emily Rusk, Abby Rutley, Paige Schultz, Adam Stifter, Tianna Watt, Kenny Coons, Brandon Wilson, Kyle Parker

Athletics

HAFFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Football - Provincial 2A Champions: Colby Lavallee, Austin Eckert, Justin Moore, Hunter Barnstable, Michael Szwydky, Eric Boyko, Ty Dubyk, Maison Cherwinski, Jorden Crawford, Koen Cherwinski, Mitchell Tanchak, Carter Burton, Carson Derksen, Kyle Striga, Dawson Horner, Haiden Sanchez, Ian Stewart, Daylon Lafreniere , Rex Wiebe, Max Stevenson, Cody Shumanski, Wiley Grimard, Victor Calderin-Machin, Nicholas Prescesky, Lance McCormick KERROBERT COMPOSITE SCHOOL: Football – Provincial 1A 6-man Silver Medal Ty Eagles, Emery Cholin, Cheyan Thiessen, Quinton Cholin, Rowen Seversen, Austin Shepherd, Quentin Hildebrand – Luseland School, Alex Body- Luseland School, Eduard Joubert - Luseland School, Jaxon Mock, Alex Parnitsky, Aiden Boulbria, Ben Walz- Luseland School, Clark Snider, Jacob Ambros, Caiden Amola, Wylee Thiessen, Ethan Matchee, Robert Duhaime, Rylan Borschneck, Josh Sauverwald, Mok Kasemsukpongprai, Tiara Thiessen, Keaton Mock, Kordell Murphy, Neyl Manlapig MCLURG HIGH SCHOOL (WILKIE): Wrestling – Provincial Team Sportsmanship Banner: Piper Kent, Alex Drummond, Zara MeierZain Hewison, Kabri Sittler, Scott Huber, Arhya Thomas, Wyatt Huber, Rebecca Vlietstra, Domanick Poletz, Darian Thomas, Darren Toothill, Logan Wilkinson Wrestling – Individual Weight Class Medalists: Scott Huber – Bronze Medal, Kabri Sittler – Silver Medal, Darren Toothill – Silver Medal Wrestling - Provincial 3A Schools Girls Team second place Piper Kent, Zara Meier, Kabri Sittler, Arhya Thomas, Rebecca Vlietstra Wrestling - Provincial 3A Schools Boys Team Champions Scott Huber, Wyatt Huber, Kaidin McGinnis, Domanick Poletz, Darian Thomas, Darren Toothill Golf - Battle West team – Provincial 2nd Place: Jodi Myszczyszyn Cross Country Running - Provincial 2A Schools Team Champions: Emma Egert, Julia Egert, Andrew Gallerneualt, Brooklyn Salewski, Jacob Stewart MEDSTEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Sr. Girls Volleyball - Bronze Medal: Emily Gatzke, Ryann Short, Kelsey Locke, Madelynn Wouters, Paris Starr, Hanna Dzialo-Hansen, Gracie Hundt, Rio Wiebe, Shaylin Knot, Reece Janzen, Jaelyn Kroeker, Sara Edwards, Austyn Hundt NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: Jr. Boys Curling – Gold Medal: Stetson Winterholt, Hayden Hall, Wyatt Jensen, Hai Quan Chen, Matthew Nachtegaele, Derek Meier, Hayden Hall, Jacob Nachtegaele SPIRITWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: Senior Golf - Battle West District Gold Medal and SHSAA Provincial Bronze Medal: Brooklin Fry Senior Golf Team - SHSAA Provincial Silver Medal (Battle West Female Golf Team): Brooklin Fry, Sara Francoeur, Jaida Jones Senior Mixed Curling - Battle West District Gold Medal and SHSAA Provincial Gold Medal: Dalton Wasden, Emma Beaulac, Owen Beaulac, Olivia Parker

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Arts & Culture/PAA

HAFFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL: Avery Prescesky - Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Contest- First Place Zone (Senior Essay) NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: Zaiden Osicki - Provincial Nominee for Spirit of Debate to the Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association

Inspiration Award

The Inspiration Award is given to students who inspire others through their actions in school-based activities and/or in the community. They may inspire others through their leadership, giving of their time to others, or through exemplary attendance at school. Grayson Nunweiler – Kerrobert Composite School Kali Krieger – Luseland School Julie Patton, Belle Dewald, Lexi Jeffries – Luseland School Julie Patton, Lexi Jeffries, Kara Walz, Elena Kohlman, Breanne Zunti, Spencer Frenette – Luseland School Allison Stang – Macklin School Desiree Bolen – Maymont Central School Sara Edwards – Medstead Central School Payge Galambos & Jaida Jones - Spiritwood High School Shayla Chaykowski and Emma Beaulac – Spiritwood High School Samuel Burak – Spiritwood High School Jillian Gampe & Landon Solomko – Unity Composite High School

Special Projects

CANDO COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Student Leadership Council: Jordan Nicotine, Drayden Coady, Harmony Pahsaknunk, Athena Fayant Heart of the City Music Program: Arianna Baptiste, Athena Fayant, Avah Coady-Fayant, Brina Chakita, Erika Bird – Littlebear, Faith Pahsaknunk, Harmony Pahsaknunk, Kelly Paranteau, Kierra Thunderchild-Bear, Sage Fayant, Sterling Pahsahkunk NORTH BATTLEFORD COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL: SRC - Community Haunted House to raise funds for the Food Bank: Kate Nichol, Caelin Millie, Abbey Neufeld, Ryleigh Kramer, Ashley Swistun, Carlie Hornsby, Jackson Turuk, Ethan Bartko, Jenna Humenny, Daly Haas, Aisley Haas, Marusia Shevchuk, Jael Basaraba, Maryann Siddiqui, Lana MacAngus UNITY COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL: Positive School Climate Committee – Activate Project: Carlynn Dresser, Emily Rusk, Jillian Gampe, Emma Baker, Kylie Mitzel, Reece Gilbert, Brooklyn Gray, Lolo Lewin, Olivia Poschenrieder, Monica Sin, Adam Stifter, Morgan Huber, Kira Mielke, Landon Solomko

We want to acknowledge and thank parents, caregivers and families. Our students could not achieve and succeed without your encouragement and support. To the school staffs who teach, mentor, support, coach, help and inspire our students every day, we owe you a deep debt of gratitude and thanks.

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Better to slip with your foot than with your tongue I shared with Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, that social distancing is hard on a talker like me. At our church, we have both live streaming and a limited number of people each week who can worship in person by making an appointment to attend service. It was our opportunity to worship in church last Sunday. Our church is measured and taped so folks can keep two metres away from each other in the pews. The congregation is scattered around the building for safety. We are asked to wear masks as we enter or leave the building and keep two metres away from each other. All the

eighbourly Advice

According to Ed By Raymond Maher

www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca safety precautions discourage easy talking among those attending church. Ed knows if there is an indication a person is breathing, I will be ready to talk with them. He says that at my age, I should be wise enough to know others may not want to speak to me, especially if

I should falter at keeping a safe six feet away. I said there is less chance of me making a slip of my tongue with social distancing and limited talking to others. Not being able to talk freely with others at church is a small matter. Especially when I con-

sider that Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” I’m guilty of wanting my church attendance to be familiar and comfortable. Sadly, I can be more focused on myself than on being one with Christ and taking up my cross in a more authentic experience of the Christian life. Billy Graham wrote, “To take up your cross means to associate with Christ and share His rejection. It means you take a stand for Christ eventhough people make fun of you, persecute you or even kill you.” I know I am better at focusing on things that do

not matter, rather than losing my life for the sake of Jesus Christ. Most would agree that the COVID-19 virus infects and kills throughout the world. The virus of sin infects everyone, for we are born with it, as a genetic-like link with original sin. Jesus Christ is the vaccine for sin and its spiritual death. When I consider how Paul worked tirelessly to spread the truth of Jesus Christ, I see how little I am taking up my cross. In 2 Corinthians, Paul writes of taking up his cross by being frequently in prison, flogged and exposed to death. Five times he received 39 lashes, three times he was beaten by

rods, once he was stoned, three times he was shipwrecked. Because Paul shared about Jesus Christ, he had to be on the move constantly from those opposed to his witness of Christ Paul did not put down his cross because of danger or hunger. The pandemic has turned our lives upside down. It has provided the opportunity to slow us down enough to hear Jesus say, “Everyone who acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge before my Father, who is in heaven. Whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father, who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32)

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

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

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH Rev. Trevor Malyon

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

SUNDAY SERVICES CAN BE SEEN ONLINE AT

306-445-5901

St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Facebook St Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Facebook Battle River Parish YouTube channel CJNB Radio 1050AM Sunday mornings 7:45-8:30am Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)

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

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

Pastor: Bill Hall

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Everyone Welcome

Living Water Ministry

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford ALL LITURGICAL SERVICES ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. CALL MARUSIA AT 306-445-8369 RE ONLINE SERVICES

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, Youth Groups and Bible Study Groups are cancelled until further notice.

Everyone Welcome www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

Battlefords Cowboy Church Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-285-3823 Contact: Don Retzlaff

Services: First & Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729

Sunday Services 10:30 am Various Weekly Programs www.livingfaithchapel.ca

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

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

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor James Kwon

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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