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WARNING: Readers may find some details in this story disturbing A family is mourning after a father of four was shot and killed by police in Waseca Feb. 27. Trent Angus was shot and killed by RCMP after police raided a commercial building executing a search warrant in the tiny village of Waseca, approximately 42 kilometres east of Lloydminster, at 11:45 p.m. on Feb. 26. According to police, the Battlefords RCMP Gang Task Force executed the search warrant at the industrial property along Highway 16 on the Yellowhead following a four-month investigation into drug and weapons trafficking in westcentral Saskatchewan. Police say that cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms were being trafficked in and around North Battleford. Two services are being held for 33-year-old Trent
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Byron Angus with a wake on Tuesday and a funeral on Thursday, both on Onion Lake Cree Nation. Trent Angus’ older sister Lori-Ann Angus told SASKTODAY.ca on Tuesday that they have to have a closed casket service due to his injuries. “We all just broke down and cried. My brother didn’t deserve to lose his life in such a way. They didn’t have to do that.” RCMP say that based on information, they believed there was a significant risk to the public and police safety so the Saskatchewan
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RCMP Critical Incident Response Team was deployed to assist with the search warrant. Two men and one woman exited the building but a fourth person stayed inside and wouldn’t comply with police commands, according to the RCMP. When he exited the building he still wouldn’t comply with police commands so they used non-lethal methods to get him to comply but officers saw him display a firearm and gunfire was exchanged, according to police. An RCMP officer received a non lifethreatening injury during the incident. At the time of his death, Trent Angus was wanted by Cut Knife RCMP for a firearms complaint on Little Pine First Nation on Nov. 28, 2021. Police issued a warrant for his arrest and charged him with discharging a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing unauthorized, and failing to comply with a release order. Continued on Page 6
The Battlefords Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Council, an organization that promotes and supports Ukrainian events in the community, organized a march in support of Ukraine Saturday. A little girl wearing a hat adorned with sunflowers in support for Ukraine was among the crowd. Sunflowers are symbols of peace in the Ukraine. See Page 10 for more photos. The flag of Ukraine is also flying at both City Hall in North Battleford and Town Hall in Battleford. | Photo by Averil Hall
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Battlefords RCMP are investigating two reported robberies that occurred on the early evening of Monday March 7 in North Battleford. In one of the robberies, the suspects had a pistol. Shortly after 6 p.m., a lone male walking in the area of 107th Street and 11th Avenue was approached by two males
at a residence. The victim was leaving the residence when he was fatally injured. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating and RCMP say there will continue to be an increased police presence in the community. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact their local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www. saskcrimestoppers.com.
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A North Battleford man was arrested in B.C. after he allegedly attempted to shoot a loaded Glock handgun outside a busy Surrey convenience store. Bystanders – including the convenience store owner - tackled 36-year-old Kevin Richard Petit to the ground after he allegedly racked a loaded handgun and was about to shoot, say Metro Vancouver Transit Police. When a person racks a handgun this means they pull back the slide to chamber a round before pulling the trigger. Police were called to the
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the area. On this occasion they displayed a pistol and demanded valuables also. The suspects fled after the victim turned over some property to them. The second incident was report shortly after 9 p.m. but occurred some time between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Neither victim was harmed. Both victims describe a pick up truck with two males in their
twenties. The suspect vehicle was described as being two tone, possibly grey and brown or white and brown with a broken back passenger window taped up with cardboard. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crimestoppers at 1-800222-TIPS(8477).
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Surrey Central SkyTrain Station at 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 24. They say Petit was standing outside a convenience store across the street from the transit station. When Metro Vancouver Transit Police officers arrived on scene, Petit had broken away and took off running. Following a brief foot chase, Petit was arrested behind a neighbouring business and a loaded Glock 19 handgun was recovered from inside his waistband. One officer was injured during the arrest and taken to hospital. He was released shortly after and is recovering at home, say police.
Petit was charged with possession of a prohibited firearm. Metro Vancouver Transit Police say Petit is considered a high-risk violent offender. He was remanded in custody. “Whenever a firearm is involved in a call, it presents a volatile and often unpredictable situation where the potential for tragedy is heightened,” said Constable Amanda Steed. “Thankfully, this situation was resolved quickly and without serious injury to anyone involved. Transit Police would never recommend that bystanders put themselves at risk. We
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Suspect performs ‘nonsensical interpretive dance number’ Submitted by Battlefords RCMP Battlefords RCMP responded to 459 calls from Wednesday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 8. 11 missing persons reported 21 assault investigations • Police were called to an incident at a residence west of Battleford shortly after 7 a.m. on March 3. A male was suffering from a stab wound to the torso and had to be transported to hospital for treatment. A 19-year-old male was arrested on scene without incident and is facing a charge of aggravated assault. The accused next court appearance is scheduled for March 17 in North Battleford. The victim is expected to make a full recovery. • Call of a male suffering multiple stab wounds at a residence on the Sweetgrass First Nation at 4 p.m. on March 5. The male victim was transported to hospital for serious injuries but is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect was no longer on scene when police arrived but was known to the victim. The suspect was located later on the same date and arrested without incident. A 29-yearold woman is charged with one count of aggravated assault. She made her first appearance in provincial court on Monday, March 7. • Call to a business on the Highway 16 Bypass in North Battleford at 10 a.m. on March 7 reporting a woman had been injured and her vehicle stolen. A 19-yearold woman was located with a hand injury. Investigation found she was involved in an argument that became physical with two other people who were all in her vehicle. After a brief struggle with a male passenger, the victim ended up falling onto the ground and the male is alleged to have stolen the victim’s car and drove over her hand as he was leaving the area. A 21-year-old male suspect has been identified and charges are currently pending for theft, assault and dangerous driving. • A male called police through 911 at 11:50 p.m. on March 7, reporting child negligence alleging his ex was intoxicated while watching her children at a residence in North
Battleford. Members arrived and learned the male had gone to the residence, assaulted his ex girlfriend and poured alcohol on her in an effort to try and get her in trouble. The male was no longer at the residence when police arrived but was arrested later by Turtleford RCMP. A 21-yearold man is charged with assault with a weapon, public mischief for making a false report, and breach of probation. He is making his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 9. • Battlefords RCMP are investigating two reported robberies that occurred on the early evening of Monday, March 7 in North Battleford. (See the story on Page 2.) UPDATE A suspect vehicle was located in North Battleford late on the afternoon of March 8 and seized. Matter remains under investigation. • On March 6 at approximately 10 a.m. on the 200 block of 31st Street in Battleford, two males are alleged to have attended to a residence, initially asking for help. The males pushed the elderly home owner into a room and left after stealing a purse. The suspects are believed to be male and were wearing black coats, one had black snow pants and the other blue snow pants. The victim was not injured. Police have been canvassing the area for surveillance footage and ask that anyone with footage that may have captured images of the suspect to please contact the RCMP detachment. 13 break and enter investigations • Report of a break and enter to a commercial compound near Cochin at 6 a.m. on March 2. Gas reported stolen, suspect vehicle had four occupants and is described as a black GMC 1500. • Break and enter alarm to a business on 6th Avenue shortly after 6 a.m. on March 5. Suspect was located and arrested near the scene. A 23 year old is charged with break and enter and mischief over $5,000 and was remanded into custody. The business sustained several broken windows during the break in. The accused made his first appearance in provincial court on Monday, March 7. • Report of a break and
enter to an apartment building on Kildeer Drive at 9 a.m on March 3. The accused was reported to have entered the building, thrown around some garbage, then began to conduct a nonsensical interpretive dance number. Police arrested a 36 year old suspect at the scene. Charges are pending. • Report of theft of some wood products from a business on the 500 block of 5th Avenue west in Battleford some time in the late morning or early afternoon of March 5. 12 vehicle thefts • A 33 year old is facing charges of impaired driving, refusing to provide breath sample and possession of stolen property after police located him operating a stolen vehicle on 101st Street in North Battleford at 3:15 p.m. on March 2. Accused was remanded into custody and made his first appearance in Provincial court on March 3. • Green 2010 Toyota Camry with Saskatchewan licence 519MCL reported stolen from 11th Avenue in North Battleford some time during the day on March 2. • Black 2013 Chevrolet Equinox with Saskatchewan licence 178LXF reported stolen from the 1400 block of 99th Street in North Battleford some time overnight on March 5. • Brown 2012 Ford F150 with Saskatchewan licence 819MLT reported stolen from the 1800 block of 93rd Street in North Battleford in the early morning hours of March 2. 13 Mental Health Act investigations 20 traffic collisions Four individuals charged with impaired driving 17 various traffic charges • Police were called to 1700 block of 110th Street on March 8 shortly after 2 p.m. on report of someone discharging bear mace. Investigation showed a youth had emptied a can of bear mace into a urinal. No one was harmed. A 16-yearold youth was arrested on scene and is facing a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. The youth has since been released pending a future court date. Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).
Tatiana Polishchuk, a City of North Battleford employee who is originally from Kiev, speaks at the raising of the Ukraine flag. | Photo by John Cairns
Ukraine flag flies at City Hall By John Cairns Staff Reporter
NORTH BATTLEFORD — The City of North Battleford has raised the Ukraine flag outside City Hall. Mayor David Gillan and members of council, as well as city staff and members of the area’s Ukrainian community, were on hand on last Wednesday morning to raise the flag. They were there to show support for Ukraine in the wake of the ongoing Russian invasion of that country. Gillan said the flag was being raised “in solidarity with our friends and neighbours in the country of Ukraine.” He said the flag stands for a “sovereign nation, and all the great people inside that sovereign nation.”
Battleford stands with Ukraine By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The Town of Battleford has added its voice to those expressing support to Ukraine. At the start of their regular council meeting on Monday, Mayor Ames Leslie expressed his town’s support for Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion of that country. Leslie began the meeting with “an acknowledgement of Ukraine and the people of Ukraine, and the struggles they are having with the invasion [by] Russia and (Vladimir) Putin.”
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Leslie said he attended the gathering in support of Ukraine at North Battleford City Hall on Saturday. As well, the Ukraine flag is now being flown at Town Hall alongside the town flag, in “honour and thought of our Ukrainian friends and family members - those who do have family still in Ukraine,” said Leslie. “Ukrainians are some of the first settlers within this region. We are definitely grateful and respectful of what they have brought to our community and region. So we wish the best of thoughts and prayers for all the people of Ukraine.”
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“We must denounce tyranny in this world, denounce illegal occupation in this world … that’s what we stand here today for. We believe in the values of freedom and peace, not war.” Also at the flag raising were a couple of speakers. One was Tetiana Polishchuk, a City of North Battleford employee who is originally from Kiev, Ukraine, and has relatives in Ukraine. Another speaker was Oksana Parkhomenko, who also spoke in support of Ukraine while denouncing Russian aggression. “If Ukraine stops fighting, there will no Ukraine. If Russia stops fighting there will be no war. We must stop Russia. Glory to Ukraine.” In speaking to reporters afterwards, Polishchuk said Continued on Page 6
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Escalating or de-escalating conflict with your choice of words
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By Helena Long
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“You’ll catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” Google says that “means it is a good idea to be nice to others. You can win over people more easily by being polite and kind. Being mean or unpleasant is like being full of vinegar. You will push more people away by acting sour or bitter.” “A soft word turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” At https://www.gotquestions.org/soft-answerturns-away-wrath.html, the explanation given of the Bible passage is as follows. “In Proverbs 15:1, the wise choice is presented first: ‘a soft answer turns away wrath.’ Speaking a soft answer means responding with gentleness and patience in a way that defuses anger and keeps the situation from escalating. By contrast, ‘a harsh word stirs up anger.’ The unwise choice is to respond unkindly, rashly and in anger. Later, Solomon reiterates the wise and foolish options: “A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel” (Proverbs 15:18). I happened to think of these proverbs after interviewing my niece Holly on her experiences as a young Black woman, and growing up as a Black child, in a predominantly white family and white community. Holly told me of some occasions where her “blackness” was remarked upon by others, and I myself can recall such experiences when she came to visit us in Unity. For example, when she and cousin Sharlee spent an afternoon at the swimming pool, people afterwards commented to her on having seen her at the pool. Would they have recognized a visiting young white girl, amid the myriad of children swimming and playing, well enough to ask them about their afternoon at the pool upon seeing them that evening or the next day? I think not. Holly takes these types of remarks in stride, or is even at times amused by them. She responds with kindness, patience and politeness, if she responds at all. Since the colour of Holly’s skin is directly connected to her race, these comments on her physical appearance could be defined as racism. She could react negatively, either openly with anger or by quietly resenting them and later bitterly complaining about them to friends and family. I’m sure a negative reaction would result in bluntly calling someone a racist, whether to their face or behind their back. If to their face, the other person would resent it, argue they’re not and interpersonal conflict would be escalated. I believe some credit for Holly’s positive experience growing up and living as a minority in a white family, community and culture goes to Holly herself. What would our community and country be like if everyone practised using a “soft answer to turn away wrath,” rather than labelling the other person with
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derogatory terms? “Why did you get the vaccine?” “I believe it protects me and my family and possibly my community from getting sick,” spoken politely would be a far less confrontational response than “Why do you think? Everybody needs to get it or this pandemic will never be over! What, are you one of those crazy anti-vaxxers?!” Or … “Why don’t you get the vaccine?” How about: “I don’t think it’s right for me, but I do make sure to always wear my mask when I’m around other people.” Instead of: “Are you crazy?! No way am I putting poison into my body! If you got the vaccine, you’re a sheep.” Even our prime minister could take a lesson from Proverbs 15:1. Instead of calling the people participating in the truck convoy “a fringe minority whose views are unacceptable,” he could have met with them and had a polite conversation in order to better understand their position and the reasoning behind it. Now, the world watches, largely helpless, as Russian troops move into Ukraine and a war begins. We can support the Red Cross in providing humanitarian aid, we can pray, we can urge our government to fast-track acceptance of Ukrainian refugees but here, in westcentral Saskatchewan, we can’t do anything to stop the conflict over there. We can, however, do our best to stop conflict in our homes, our families, our communities and even our
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province. We can stop labelling others with pejorative terms and start using “soft answers to turn away wrath.” Helena Long is a freelance writer from the Phippen area.
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Begs to disagree Dear Editor In rebuttal to Mr. Guzik’s letter to the NewsOptimist, March 3, there are many who feel the blame for the Ottawa fiasco should be laid at the feet of Justin Trudeau. An Ipsos poll conducted Feb. 8-9 showed growing support for the trucker’s convoy and the ‘freedom protesters.’ The survey commissioned by Global News found that 46 per cent of Canadians said the grievances expressed by the protesters are, ‘legitimate and worthy of sympathy.” Among those aged 18 to 34, 61 per cent felt this way. An earlier survey by Leger found similar numbers, and those respondents added that Trudeau and Canada’s premiers, “share the blame for the protests in Ottawa because of their condescending attitude towards Canadians who disagree with vaccine mandates and lock downs.” Don Martins of CTV News wrote that, “There are many reasons why Trudeau should be worried about Continued on Page 5 Gordon Brewerton Senior Group Publisher
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‘Man’s Inhumanity to Man’ By R.H. Wood
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Last week’s guest editorial on the Ukraine horror was excellent. The juxtaposed cartoon of Mr. Putin about to devour Ukraine was brilliant. The contributors and editorial staff have to be complimented. The letter about the “truckers” was a debasement. There are no less than 12 uses of the word “people” which means “ordinary persons” or perhaps somehow lesser mortals. While the trucker’s convoy was ill named and ill conceived, its intent was an indication “people” are being driven to distraction by Covid rules and regulations, mandates, inflation, cost of living, loss of jobs and government policies such as those directed at the oil industry. The threat to vehicle manufacturing appears to have been taken more seriously than oil worker’s jobs. The response to the trucker’s concerns was a total disgrace. Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, would have had a field day – he regarded ordinary persons as the salt of the earth. (Poem: “A Man’s a Man”). The photograph,
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Continued from Page 4 having his severely polarized reputation wrapped in tar and feathers.” “He imposed a vaccine restriction on truckers without a medical reason to justify it. ... He went invisible and silent as the protests escalated.” When Trudeau imposed the Emergency Measures Act it had nothing to do with restoring order, but everything to do with suppressing what until then was for Trudeau an embarrassing but legitimate political protest. After declaration of the Act, these same actions by all concerned were deemed criminal! Jason Kenny recognized it for what it was – a very dangerous precedent in the democracy Mr Guzik claims to uphold. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association also recognized the dangerous precedent and is now challenging the Federal government to
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actually taken in North Battleford, shows a LADA vehicle sign which reminds us of the peace and relative prosperity which followed the Second World War. I remember rows and rows of Lada vehicles in dealerships close to the Liverpool docks. These were very practical little cars much desired by myself who regrettably could not afford one. I watched Mr. Trudeau with his overnight bag waving and pirouetting as he entered his “True North Strong and Free” airbus. (More cost and pollution). He will no doubt boost his image abroad on this trip especially if his answers to questions are direct and not devious as at the initial press conference.
Some might say that he should solve this country’s problems before lecturing others. The invasion of Ukraine was one sided, unprovoked, unnecessary, inhumane and unwise. Mr. Putin has trapped others and himself personally in a no-win situation. The shameful
death, destruction and misery being inflicted on the Ukrainian peoples must surely be followed by swift and unforgiving retribution. The famous couplet “Man’s Inhumanity to man, makes countless thousands mourn” is from Burn’s poem “Man was made to Mourn”.
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Family mourns man shot by RCMP in Waseca Continued from Page 1 The day after the shooting Trent’s mother heard on the news that there was an incident at an industrial building in Waseca. Knowing her son’s shop was there, she called the police and that’s how she found out her son was killed, said Lori-Ann Angus. “I wonder when they would have told us if my mom hadn’t called.” She also said the police promised to come to their mother’s home to speak with the family but never showed. “They said they were gonna come and talk to the family at my mom’s place. We waited there all day. Nobody showed up to come and try and tell us what happened.” The RCMP Act requires that an investigation be conducted by an external
agency when an incident involves a death or serious injury so the Saskatchewan RCMP requested the Saskatoon Police Service conduct the independent, external investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Saskatoon Police Service is currently conducting the investigation into the incident. “Our investigation will be broad in nature and will include actions beyond the incident itself, such as next of kin notification and the utilization of victims services,” said Alyson Edwards, director, public relations and strategic communications for Saskatoon Police Service. “The findings will be released once the investigation is completed and reviewed by the Crown.”
March at The Club As we march into a month filled with change, let’s remember that this is a path none of us have travelled before, be kind to one another, and treat each other with respect- we are all doing our very best!
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Lori-Ann Angus said Trent Angus’ passion was working on vehicles at his shop in Waseca. “He was always working on vehicles at the shop there. That’s what he liked doing, working on vehicles and fixing vehicles. And that’s where he was that night when they went there and snuck up on him.” Lori-Ann Angus remembers her brother as a “really nice person.” “He was a really good father to his kids. He loved those kids so much.” Trent Angus was a father of four with a fifth baby on the way. The day before he was shot, LoriAnn Angus said he spent it with his children and they are now inconsolable. “It’s really sad because his son is 10 years old. He’s just broken-hearted. You wouldn’t even believe how broken he is. He’s just … it’s just so sad. Seeing him just breaks my heart because I just cry all day when I look at him.” Lori-Ann Angus said added distress was placed on the family by how they perceive the police treated them. “We don’t have confidence in the police,” said Trent Angus’s cousin Darryl Angus. “When police investigate police nothing comes of it. They protect their own.” Darryl Angus, who worked in the Saskatchewan justice system in restorative justice, and worked on the commission on First Nations and Metis Peoples and Justice Reform, said, “Collectively, First Nations, Metis and Inuit right across Canada, and the U.S. American Indians, have the similar feelings, we don’t trust policing whatsoever.”
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Ukraine flag flies at City Hall Continued from Page 3 she was glad people supported Ukraine, and thanked the countries that came forward with sanctions, but had harsh words about the leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin. “That guy, he’s just a … I cannot describe who he is,” said Polishchuk. She described the situation as a “genocide of Ukrainian people” but said Russians were being harmed as well, saying Putin was “genocid(ing) his own people as well.” “You think they want to go? Most of them not,” said Polishchuk. It was
pointed out that Russian young people were being sent in to fight. “They’ve been told it’s just for training purposes … whoever is captured in Ukraine, they call their moms and (are) saying please, come and pick me up, because here’s the real war going on.” In speaking to reporters, Mayor Gillan noted the importance of standing up for Ukraine. “It’s important for all of us, not just the city of North Battleford, but all Canadians and everyone who lives in the free world to stand up against this
type of illegal invasion and the illegal occupation of a sovereign country and its people. They didn’t provoke this war.” He added raising the flag was the least they could do. “It’s a small thing. What the people in Ukraine are facing is life and death. What we are doing is walking and raising flags. Put it in perspective, it’s the least we could be doing.” Saturday at noon, there was a gathering and demonstration outside City Hall in support of Ukraine. See Page 10.
Don’t push snow onto the street: Mayor Leslie By John Cairns Staff Reporter
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shoveling snow from their properties. “Please, please, stop, stop pushing your snow into the street,” said Leslie at the town council
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The value of working By Rosemarie Stadnyk Battlefords Art Club
“Inspiration does exist but it must find you working.” - Pablo Picasso Art club members are working with mixed media, watercolour, alcohol ink, dot art, mandalas, zentangle and acrylic. Each artist inspires others with their unique style of creativity. Today we would like to feature some of the colour and design represented by the members. Upcoming workshops for members of the Battlefords Art Club are, “Adding Stencils to the Paint Pour” on March 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., and “A Snow Drift Day of Painting” on March 22. The photos: Work being done by some of the Battlefords Art Club members. | Photos submitted
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Pharmacies offer a wide range of services to simplify your life and meet your needs. Here are six things you might be able to do at your local pharmacy.
1. EXTEND A PRESCRIPTION You can ask your pharmacist to extend a prescription to avoid interrupting your drug treatment plan before your next doctor’s appointment.
6. GET VACCINATED Did you know you can receive many vaccines in the reassuring setting of your local pharmacy? Flu vaccines, for example, are widely available at most pharmacies.
Ask a professional at your nearest pharmacy about the services they offer to the public.
2. GET A PRESCRIPTION Did you know your pharmacist can prescribe certain drugs for minor ailments that don’t require a diagnosis from your doctor? They can prescribe medication to treat head lice, acne, allergic reactions, menstrual pain, hemorrhoids, cold sores and more. 3. FILL YOUR PILL BOX You can ask your pharmacist to fill your pill box for you. This will make it easy to remember to take your medication and follow your treatment plan. 4. HAVE A CONSULTATION Your pharmacist can suggest over-the-counter medications to help relieve chronic pain or treat minor health problems. 5. MEET WITH A PHARMACIST You can make an appointment with a pharmacist to discuss your health concerns or arrange a follow-up meeting to monitor a chronic illness.
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March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month. This event presents the perfect opportunity to recognize the crucial role of pharmacists in their communities. Here are three ways these professionals bolster the Canadian healthcare system. 1. THEY FACILITATE ACCESS TO CARE More than 42,500 pharmacists work at over 10,500 pharmacies across Canada. In fact, pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals in the country and help reduce pressure on the entire medical system. 2. THEY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS If you have a minor health problem, you can meet with a pharmacist for professional advice and treatment. You may be able to avoid having to make an appointment with your family doctor or visit an emergency room. In this way, pharmacists help reduce the number of hospitalizations.
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Saturday. It began at noon at City Hall in North Battleford. Mayor David Gillan of North Battleford, Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford and MLA Jeremy Cockrill were all there to show their support. Paul Kardynal of the BUCCC started things off. Next was Jim Shevchuk who offered prayers. The Ukrainian National Anthem and O Canada were sung followed by speeches from Cockrill MLA, and organizers of the march and Gillan. The group of more than 100 people walked six blocks, which brought them back to City Hall where Kardynal gave the final word. The march was in support of the people of Ukraine who are fighting against an invasion by Russia.
Above and below, more than 100 people showed up to support Ukraine.
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TeleMiracle sets record of $8M in 46th broadcast Submitted
TeleMiracle – Saskatchewan’s Charity – wrapped up its 46th edition on Sunday in Regina with a record-breaking total. As of 5 p.m. on March 6, the final numbers on the video tote board showed a total of $8,002,722 raised. With this year’s incredible generosity added, the total raised by Telemiracle since 1977 is now over $153 million. “Saskatchewan people are known for their generosity and this year, they came together to set an all-time TeleMiracle record,” said TeleMiracle 46 Chair Steve Kirwan. “The impact of these donations will be felt across the province and to everyone who gave this year, I can’t thank you enough.” TeleMiracle 46 contained
both traditional elements of past shows and some of the new features that were added during the pandemic last year, including prerecorded performances and the video wall. This year’s final tote board total included the proceeds of TeleMiracle’s online 50/50 raffle, which generated a final jackpot total of $385,730. The amount raised is an alltime high, surpassing the previous highest total of $7,151,254, raised at TeleMiracle 42 in 2018. This year’s high mark included the largest single donation in TeleMiracle’s history, a bequest of close to $1.8 million. “No matter the size of the donation, every dollar that was given helped us reach this amazing total,” said Kirwan. “The best
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part is that all the money raised stays right here in Saskatchewan, to help their friends, neighbours and communities.” One of the many highlights of this year’s show were the dozens of talented Saskatchewan performers who appeared throughout the telethon
and on the “Countdown to Telemiracle” live stream pre-show. Not only did these acts showcase the scope of talent from every corner of the province, they also raised money for the telethon – which was once again matched by Nutrien, who presented their donation of $100,000
just before the end of the broadcast. All TeleMiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan and are granted through the Kinsmen Foundation for specialized medical and mobility equipment, and assistance with medical travel. The Foundation
typically receives over 1,000 applications for assistance from Saskatchewan residents each year. TeleMiracle reminds those that made pledges during the telethon to honour them by mailing their donation to Box 83000, Saskatoon SK, S7K 9S1.
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Adjudicator taught secondary school music for three decades By Kelly Waters
Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival
Returning to the Kiwanis Battlefords Music Festival for 2022 instrumental and band adjudicating is Mark Ward. Currently living in Medicine Hat Alta., Ward has degrees from Western University in Ontario, University of Lethbridge, Alta., and a master’s degree in trumpet performance from the University of Victoria, B.C., where he studied trumpet, conducting and music education. He has participated in workshops and brass master classes with world-renowned teachers including Arnold Jacobs and Vincent Chicowitz and more recently with Malcolm McNabb and Dr. Gillian McKay. Ward recently retired from teaching secondary school music in British Columbia
Band adjudicator Mark Ward is active in the Southern Alberta music scene. | Submitted
and Alberta after 32 years. He has served on the board of directors of the British Columbia Band Association and the Alberta Band Association including a term as president. He is a member of Phi Beta Mu,
an international fraternity of bandmasters. Ward continues an active performance career as a singer and trumpet player in styles ranging from classical symphonic to jazz and rhythm and blues. This year he was appointed brass instructor at the Medicine Hat College conservatory and the full-time conductor of the Lethbridge Gold community band. He sees community and school music in every form as a critical part of Canadian heritage and culture and is proud to be part of the strong musical community in Southern Alberta. Other 2022 adjudicators include Lynn Ewing and Chris McRae. Ewing, the piano adjudicator, is a native of Saskatchewan, has taught piano, music theory and singing for many years in Saskatoon. She also enjoys performing
as singer and pianist in a wide variety of settings either as a collaborative artist or as a soloist. She works as a music adjudicator in western Canada and has examined for Conservatory Canada MacRae is this year’s adjudicator for voice, musical theatre, and speech arts. He has appeared across North America in a wide range of stage and concert repertoire. He is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Association (SRMTA). While on the faculty at the University of Arkansas, MacRae received the Outstanding Mentor Award three times fpr helping young singers discover and develop strong technical skills. This past fall he joined the faculty at the University of Regina.
“In Montreal, when I grew up, I’d go to the Notre-Dame Basilica, a gorgeous cathedral in town. I’d listen to huge symphony orchestras, Pavarotti singing operas; that was absolutely marvelous. I like that aspect of the cathedral, the spectacle.” — Christopher Plummer (1929 – 2021) The 2022 festival schedule is March 21 22 vocal/musical theatre/ speech arts, March 24-26 piano and March 28 - 29 strings and instrumental entries. Local festivals are accessible to all ages, all ethnic groups, and people of all religions across the province. Participants may enter any classes for “adjudication only” and forego marks and scholarships. The culminating gala is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5 at the Dekker Centre. The gala includes performance highlights
from the festival, chosen by suggestions from the adjudicators. This celebratory night is when awards and scholarships are presented. Anyone interested in volunteering as a door monitor or welcome table greeter, please email Loralee Cawood at l.sander@ hotmail.com. Watch for the festival program schedule so that you might come out to support local youth and enjoy their musical efforts.
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Quilters meet throughout winter at St. John’s Church By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
A group of women from Borden and Langham gathered at St. John’s Anglican Church lower hall throughout the winter months to work on quilts. The group was led by Jackie Meister of Borden. Also taking part were Melissa Braun, Sandra Long, Kandice Brandrick, Mary Hunchak, Anne Lennon, Penny Fairbrother and Colleen Dear. St. John’s Anglican Church held their annual meeting after church Feb. 27, with Rev. Sheldon Carr presiding. Sharon Assman read the minutes from the previous year and Sandra Long gave the treasurer’s report. In the rector’s report, Rev. Carr noted he had presided at one
wedding, two graveside services and two funeral services, led the Bible study on Fridays and took part in other activities. Warden and manse report was given by Brenda Tumbach. Representatives were nominated to go to the Diocesan Synod 2022 in Saskatoon in September. The wheelchair lift finance progress was discussed. A need to purchase a good first aid kit was noted and the rental of the lower hall was set at $30. On the evening of March 1, a few parishioners gathered outside St. John’s Anglican Church to burn the palm leaves left over from Palm Sunday the last two years. T he ashes were used at the Ash Wednesday service at St. John’s the next morning. Rev. Carr
A group of women from Borden and Langham gathered at St. John’s Anglican Church lower hall throughout the winter months to work on quilts. | Photo by Lorraine Olinyk
spoke of our journey to Easter with the ashes an ancient symbol,
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speaking of the frailty and uncertainty of human life and marking the penitence of the community as a whole. After the Litany of Penitence was spoken by all, those who desired to receive ashes went forward and ashes were applied to the forehead of each person with the words, “remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Upcoming at Borden is the Friendship Club meeting March 9 at 2 p.m.
when the club will decide whether to go ahead with monthly potluck suppers. A jam session will be held March 10 at 7 p.m. in the seniors’ room and the Borden Lions will hold a meeting the evening of March 10. Village council meetings are March 8 and 22 at 7 p.m. The Borden Library will hold their annual meeting March 5 at 7 p.m. and the Borden Museum will hold their regular
meeting March 15 in the museum schoolhouse. The Friendship Club will hold a cash bingo March16 at 7 p.m. and the Borden Farmers Market annual meeting is slated for March 26 at 2 p.m. in the seniors’ room. The Borden Library is starting up their Lego Club again and it will run Wednesdays March 30, April 6 and 27 from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. in the seniors’ room.
Members of the St. John’s Anglican congregation, led by Rev. Carr, took part in a palm leaf burning ceremony March 1 outside the church. | Photo by Lorraine Olinyk
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SPHL Cup finals continue this weekend By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The best of five final series for the title in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League continues this coming weekend. Game three between the Meota Combines and
the Turtleford Tigers goes Saturday night, March 12, at 8 p.m. at Access Communications Centre in North Battleford. The series then moves to Turtleford for game four on Sunday, March 13 at 8:30 p.m. in Turtleford. The finals are tied at
one game apiece after the two teams split on Friday and Saturday. Game one went to the Combines last Friday night by a 4-2 score. The Combines got two goals from Riley Albert and a goal and an assist from Ty Anderson. Jayden
Nachtegaele also got a goal in the win. The Tigers had goals from Austin McDonald and Isiah Morin. Saturday night saw the Tigers even the series with a 3-2 overtime win in Turtleford. Austin McDonald had two goals
and an assist and Garth Matvenko a goal and assist in the win. The Combines had goals from Riley Albert and Justin Waskewitch. This is the first time the SPHL finals are being played in two seasons, and this will be the first
time in three years that a league champion will be crowned -- the last being the Battleford Beaver Blues in 2019. In 2020, the Combines had led the Beaver Blues two games to none when the finals were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Edam seniors host Shrove Tuesday pancake supper By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
Edam seniors held a Shrove Tuesday (March 1) pancake supper in their hall in aid of Telemiracle. With the pancakes they offered sausage, ham and all the trimmings. Strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream was the delicious dessert. It was well received by the community and happy socializing took place. Bridge was played Tuesday afternoon with two tables and individual movements. First was Catriona Winterholt. Second was Donna Scherman and third, Cletus Scherman. Thursday afternoon bridge had two and a half tables with top score going to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were Linda Ard and Margaret Dyck. Norwegian Whist was cancelled Friday afternoon at the Do Drop In as the weather turned nasty with blowing snow and poor visibility. Meota Curling Club
update The Evan Schmidt and Derek Welford rinks battled it out Tuesday night, in a tale of two expansion teams who both find themselves in the middle of the pack. Curling in relief of Schmidt, Scott Shepherd made his triumphant return to the Meota Curling Club, a place that embraces him as one of their own and a place where he feels at ease. To counter the opposition’s extraordinary pick up, the Welford rink, who were also short a curler, brought in Ryan Shepherd, who boasts an equally impressive curling resume. It was the elder Shepherd who got the better this time, as the Schmidt rink defeated the Welford rink 8-3. A similar rivalry was observed Thursday night, as the young Kyle Doom squared off against the experienced travelling curler Al Doom, who was curling in his third straight week, this time in relief of Wanda Weber. It was a
pivotal four-point end for the senior Doom in the sixth that turned the tables, as they came back to win 10-5 in eight ends. Pat Becotte made his return to the ice after missing several weeks of curling to a not-so-warm reception against the Kirsten Bru rink. Almost running out of real estate on the scoreboard, Team Bru knocked down Becotte 12-5 as they finished the year with the second-best record. Terry Tait and crew put water on the Demontarnel hot streak, as they came away with a decisive 8-4 victory. The Czuy and Mohr rinks sat idle this week as their game was postponed. Curler of the Week is Al Doom. A highly sought-after waiver-wire pickup, Doom is now an impressive four-for-four when called in to curl this season. A versatile player, Doom can be called in and adapt to any situation and can raise the level of his play when his teams need it most. Doom will be on
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Friday and Saturday the Meota Curling Club held their annual open spring bonspiel. Dave Code, Jacquie Code, Brad Pearson and Al Collie went a perfect 4-0 to win the bonspiel. | Photo by Derek Welford
the teams’ radars when free agency begins in July. This was the final week of the Meota Grand Slam regular season that provided another great chapter of history, of which countless legends will be
told and re-told for years to come. The playoffs begin and end next week with a 10-team tournament that will result in the highly desired Silver Broom being awarded.
The “Quest for the Silver Broom” will be the ultimate test of the season, a platform to rewrite history or reverse a season narrative and the opportunity where age-old dreams are finally realized.
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OBITUARIES BRACK: With sadness we announce the passing of Regina Brack, known to most as Renny, at the age of 96 in Edmonton, Alberta on March 4th, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by her three beloved daughters after a very short illness in an otherwise long and healthy life. Predeceased by her many siblings and husband Irvin, she is survived by her daughters Debbie (Bryon), Dolores (Galen), and Donna (Kent), grandchildren Michael (Michelle), Kassey and Travis, as well as great-grandchildren Mason, and Mannix. Renny was born in Scott Saskatchewan on November 22, 1925, the only of her siblings to be born in the local hospital. She grew up with six sisters and one brother on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, participating in farm chores as well as cleaning, cooking, gardening and canning. These skills would come in handy for the rest of her life as she always juggled many jobs. When Renny left farm life she moved to Saskatoon where she got a trade as a book binder at the Modern Press. While in Saskatoon she met her husband, Irvin, and after they married, they moved to North Battleford where they stayed for more than 50 years and raised their three daughters, Debbie, Dolores and Donna. She worked full time as a printing press operator and despite her grade 7 education she also acted as the company’s proofreader. In addition to this she did all of the books for Irvin’s stucco and plaster business. Renny and Irvin enjoyed a very active social life: in the summer it was traveling and supporting the North Battleford Bears Fastball Team and in the winters it was weekends at the curling club. However, her most beloved activity was her Royal Purple ladies, where she received her 50 year pin for never missing a meeting and dedicated much of her time to volunteerism and charity. In between all of these responsibilities that Renny was so committed to, none was as important to her as being a mom to her three girls, and later a grandma to grandkids and great-grandkids. Some of her wise words were “no matter what happens, you can always come home”, “your friends are always welcome here and have a place to stay” and “be loyal to your friends”. Her house was always grand central where everyone was welcome and Renny was the head chef, sharing her love of food and cooking with anyone who could lend a hand and enjoy the company. After the death of Irvin she remained in North Battleford on her own for about 15 years until she announced that she was ready to move closer to her family. Renny moved to Edmonton in 2018 where she was showered with love from her many new friends and her daughters. She lived her last few years of life in Edmonton and was able to spend many an hour watching sports, talking on the phone with her kids, and getting an abundance of visits from her family who loved and cherished her. She passed peacefully while holding the hands of her three daughters and we are sure that she would have asked for nothing more. A small service will be held at Ashbourne. Donations will be gratefully accepted to Ashbourne (A Garneau United Community) 11148 84th Avenue, Edmonton T6G0V8 Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.
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Any person claiming to be affected prejudicially by the proposed bylaw or that person’s agent has the opportunity to be heard at the next regular meeting of Council to be held on March 22, 2022 at the RM Council Chambers located at 118 Main Street in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan commencing at 10:00 am.
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA NO. 468 Public Notice – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 (RM) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 02/2011 known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB). INTENT: To add regulations regarding permit validity and expiration. To remove reference to “residential schools”. The amendment also establishes regulations for modular and mobile homes within the lakeshore districts. AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the RM will be affected by the new regulations regarding permit validity. Lands within the A1- Agricultural District will be affected by removing residential schools as a discretionary use. Lands within the Lakeshore Districts (LR1, LR2, SHLR) will be affected by the modular and mobile home regulations. REASON: The Zoning Bylaw does not currently and clearly outline development permit expiration and validity. Council wants to clarify the matter to state that permits expire within 12 months of issuance. Council recognizes the trauma experienced by residential school survivors and their families, and in the spirit of support and reconciliation wishes to remove reference in the Zoning Bylaw to “residential schools” and “non-residential schools” and replace text with “schools and education institutions”. To continue to ensure a range of residential options exist while maintaining positive property aesthetics in the RM, Council wishes to introduce additional regulations for modular and mobile homes within the Lakeshore Districts (LR1, LR2, SHLR) to require units to be five (5) years in age or newer to be placed on site. Applications will also require submitting the bill of sale and photo of the unit. As well as the conditions to properly skirt unit and place on a permanent foundation. PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaws at the RM Office during regular business hours, excluding statutory holidays. Hard copies will be available to the public at a cost at the RM Office. Digital copies can be obtained by contacting the Municipal Planner (robin@northboundplanning. ca; (306) 873-2200). Email for a digital copy of the bylaw is preferred at this time due to the COVID-19 crisis. PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 1:30 PM on April 6th, 2022, in the RM office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Public may attend meetings via teleconference or in person. If you wish to attend the meeting via teleconference, please contact the RM Administrator, Kirk Morrison, at cao@rmmeota468.ca requesting meeting link invitation. Council will also consider written comments received on or before March 31, 2022, by the undersigned at the RM office by hardcopy or email before the hearing. The RM office is located at 300 1st Street East, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0. The RM Office contact information: (306) 892-2061 or info468@ sasktel.net . Issued by the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 this March 7, 2022. Robin Bloski, BA (Hons) Development Officer / Municipal Planner RM of Meota No. 468
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RESORT VILLAGE OF KIVIMAA-MOONLIGHT BAY Public Notice –Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort Village of Kivimaa-Moonlight Bay (RV) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 3/14, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT: The proposed amendment would provide and clarify general regulation for garden structures such as trellises, arbors, pergolas, and similar items. Regulation of fences within the R-Residential District would also be clarified and standardized based on orientation of a lot or site. A definition for garden structure would be added, and the numbering scheme of the definitions section would be removed in favour of an alphabetic scheme. AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands are all lands within the RV. Regulatory change related to fences would be primarily targeted at residential areas. REASON: The reason for the amendment is to allow garden structures and provide for permissive setbacks and regulation where appropriate. Existing fence regulation was leading to conflicting interpretation and is being revised for clarity and consistency. Definitions would be amended to help effect the proposed amendment. PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and related map at the RV Office between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to Wednesday, excluding any statutory Holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost or by emailing rvkmb@myaccess.ca and asking for a copy. A copy of the draft amendment is available at the following web address: https://rvkmb.com/home.html. PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 8:00 PM on Monday, March 21, 2022, in the RV office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed amendment. Written submissions will be received by the undersigned at the RV office located at 67 Lakeshore Dr., Kivimaa-Moonlight Bay, SK, by email to rvkmb@myaccess.ca, or by mail to Box 120, Livelong, SK S0M 1J0 prior to the hearing. The RV office can also be reached during regular office hours at (306) 845-3336.
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Notice of Call for Nominations PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Mayor: Town of Radisson will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, the 6th day of April, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Town of Radisson Office located at 329 Main Street and during regular business hours from March 23, 2022 to April 5, 2022 at the Town of Radisson Office located at 329 Main Street. Nomination forms and Public Disclosure Statements may be obtained at the following location: Town of Radisson Office 329 Main Street, Radisson, SK Dated this 7th day of March 2022. Connie Henning Returning Officer
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QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree (or equivalent i.e. B.I.S.W.) (a certificate of Social Work may also be considered); • Should have experience in working with and supporting families; • Should have knowledge on child development and the impact of abuse and neglect, disability and other special needs, and attachment issues as it relates to matters in child welfare services; • Should have the ability to understand family dynamics (i.e strengths, deficits, ancestral clan trends, acceptance/support from the community, etc.) conduct genogram/family clan research, and possess good interviewing skills; • Criminal record Check (approved), Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract (approved); • Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of cultural diversity amongst aboriginal communities. Salary to commensurate with education and experience, as per Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. salary grid. Closing date for applicants: until position is filled. Please submit or fax resume with 3 professional references to: Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. HR/Office Manager Box 1426 North Battleford, Sk. Phone: 306-445-4149 Fax: 306-445-5568 e-mail: joyces@kcfcentre.com We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Sask. government pledges $335K to settlement services for Ukraine refugees By Larissa Kurz SASKTODAY.ca
Immigration Minister Jeremy Harrison has announced that $335,000 in provincial funding will be provided to on-the-ground resettlement groups to help welcome Ukrainian refugees to Saskatchewan. The provincial govern-
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ment said it will work in partnership with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan to assist individuals coming from Ukraine. “[This funding and partnership] will provide the displaced Ukrainian families who choose to come to our province access to helpful settlement
resources they need to rebuild their lives here in Saskatchewan,” he said. Funding will be provided for coordinators to offer assistance to incoming Ukrainians, including helping them connect with settlement resources, housing supports, language training and employment sources.
Harrison also said the partnership with the UCC will offer aid to Ukrainian individuals and families seeking assistance in navigating the process to come to Saskatchewan. UCC Saskatchewan will administer the funding, working alongside member groups and already existing settlement aid providers.
SUMA condemns attack on Ukraine Staff As the voice of Saskatchewan’s hometowns, many which have strong ties to the Ukraine, SUMA says it stands with other orders of government around the world in condemning Russia’s attacks on the Ukraine. “More than 13 per cent of Saskatchewan’s
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residents trace all or part of their ancestry to the Ukraine,” said interim President Randy Goulden in a release issued Monday. “As the organization that represents communities these residents call home, we offer our support to governments around the world who are issuing sanctions on the Russian government and sending aid to Ukraine, and add our voice to the call for all military actions to
immediately stop.” Through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, elected officials from Saskatchewan and across Canada have previously worked with municipal representatives in Ukraine to help build and strengthen their municipal governance. “Our hearts break for our municipal peers, and all of those in Ukraine,” said Goulden. “In support, SUMA is encouraging our
hometowns to donate to the Red Cross, if they are able, and help send humanitarian aid to the Ukraine.” As communities across the globe are already struggling to recover from the devastating impacts of COVID-19, Russia’s actions serve to further threaten the collective global security and economic well-being and the peace and safety that all citizens deserve, stated SUMA’s re; ease.
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Park Grounds Maintenance Staff Full time adult placements are available from June through September for park grounds maintenance staff. Safe operation and daily maintenance of grounds care equipment will be required. Full time student placements are available in park maintenance from mid to late June through September 5, 2022. Maintenance positions require a current driver’s abstract to be submitted with the application. Club House Manager Full Time / Seasonal placement available for a qualified individual of 19 years of age or greater. Employment from early May to October 10, 2022, depending on weather. Duties will include, but will not be limited to, prepping concession for season opening, ordering of concession and refreshment supplies, scheduling of staff and overseeing and training of staff as well as all manner of duties as are also expected of Club House Staff and closing up for the off season. The club house manager is expected to work full time shifts in the club house and will be responsible for day to day management issues and will be able to work under the direction of a board authority. Club House Staff - Full and part time seasonal placements available for qualified individuals 19 years of age or greater from May or June 2022 to late August and some up to October 10, 2022. Duration of employment will depend on placement and quality of weather. Duties include, but not limited to, telephone attendance, booking of tee times, checking in of golf patrons, meal preparation, service of food and beverages, equipment rental & sanitization, collecting of fees and recording of daily revenues. Sask Liquor and Gaming SIRS and Safe Food Handling certification are required for all Club House placements and may be supported by Attons Lake Regional Park Authority. For all positions listed: Actual hours and employment dates can be weather dependent and may be allotted in regards to individual suitability. Cleanliness and proper apparel while on duty is expected of all staff. Strong communication skills, hospitable nature and ability to work well with others will be definite assets to placement. Staff campsites are available, on a 1st come 1st served basis for the duration of 2022 employment. Apply by resume with cover letter. Indicate which position(s) you are applying for and whether part time or full time and desired wage range. State the date range you will be available to work. References will be required.
Hafford Co-op Career Opportunities Team Member/Driver at our Agro Center in Hafford What you’ll do: Responsible to carry out deliveries in a safe, timely, and efficient manner while providing exceptional customers service to all Co-op employees and customers. • Complete daily Truck/Trailer Inspections & maintenance. • Operate equipment in a safe and lawful manner. • Transport and handle Dangerous Goods, Feed Products & Ag Equipment • Maintain a delivery schedule and ensure timely deliver of products. • Deliver products according to the customer’s desire, while ensuring a high level of safety. • Assist with Instore & Shop Duties when not on the Delivery Unit. • Other Duties as assigned. Who you are: You are looking a career in Customer Service and: • You have Grade 12 Diploma. • You have a 3A or 1A License. • Experience in handling Dangerous Goods. • Experience in loading/unloading, handling and Transport of Materials. • You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do. • You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives. Training can be made available for the right Candidate. Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing. Apply instore by March 31st, 2022 or contact us at haffordcoop@littleloon.ca for more information. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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Labour shortage: In need of faithful builders Volunteers are not always available to help out. Some jobs are beyond just one person. For example, building a house is a big undertaking for one individual. My old neighbour Ed says helpers show up at church for the promise of food. And also, friends show up to help with a project because you are supplying the beer. Helping others is not without its own price to pay. Some say, “Don’t be quick to volunteer, for it could turn out to be far more involved than it was supposed to be.” God called Moses in the Old Testament to lead His people out of slavery in Egypt. Moses was reluctant to lead God’s people. He
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raymaher085@gmail.com made excuses for why he was not suited to be God’s leader. Ultimately, Moses was convinced he was dealing with God, and he came forward to lead as God wanted as God wasn’t taking “no” for an answer. Yes, it turned out to be far more challenging than Moses could have imagined. He found out
not only was he to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promised Land, but also God was having Moses build God’s people in a new house or body of believers in the power and supremacy of their God. God’s people in Egypt had been enslaved so long and part of Egyptian culture for so many
generations that many had trouble believing in the God of Moses and their ancestors. Nevertheless, they witnessed many miracles and were OK with God’s help and blessings, as Moses led them toward the Promised Land. However, when food or water were scarce, they rebelled at listening to God and doing as God said through Moses. As a result, many Israelites never believed in God fully and faithfully. When things were not going well, the unbelievers would grumble and complain about God; when they were asked to follow God’s word, they would rebel and resist God because they did not trust Him.
As Moses was trying to build up the faith of God’s people as they travelled, many were intent on tearing down what Moses was trying to build up. They became hardened in their unbelief in God. They remained skeptical of God and impatient with God and the leadership of Moses. Moses remained faithful to God’s household on Earth. Moses realized God builds his people and is the builder of everything. Moses faithfully worked to build God’s house facing much rebellion and testing from unbelievers. Many refused to believe; they were obstinate, they became more and more hardened in their unbelief.
God distinguishes between those who doubt Him and those who refuse to believe in Him. Doubt is honestly admitting being unable to believe presently, but doubt is still open to a change from uncertainty to belief at some future time. Therefore, no one can be forced into belief in God, and likewise, no one can be forced into unbelief. God sent Jesus as the faithful head of His house and people. Jesus calls us to believe in Him in hope and courage. He invites us to find rest for our souls in our trust in Him. (Hebrews 3: 1-19) Unbelief definition: a good opinion of oneself and a bad opinion of God. (Horatius Bonar)
Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family. (RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4
TerriTorial Drive alliance church 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca
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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.
Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke
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Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
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Battlefords Cowboy Church Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month
Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m. PASTOR - Rick Martin
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Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath
Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada No Services till further notice Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729
Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
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Sunday Services 10:30 am
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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
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Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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League hockey playoffs now underway By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Telemiracle, especially our school kids who are committed to annual events to help benefit the cause. After 46 years, this huge part of our provincial culture is still going strong. Unity’s Mayor Del Frari, in her monthly mayor’s report in the PressHerald, said the Highway 21 re-routing project is now underway and the First Avenue construction project is soon to follow.
Unity Composite High School junior curling results from districts March 1-2 for the mixed team were not yet known at press time. The senior girls’ curling team competed at regional playdowns March 4-5 in Saskatoon with hopes of earning a SHSAA provincial berth. Senior basketball conferences will take place this weekend and winning teams will advance to regionals taking them another step closer to a provincial berth. Last call for hockey
Luther Place resident Elaine Sperle captured this close up of birds enjoying some snacks. | Photo submitted
action at the rink. League playoffs began March 1 and the last of the provincial playdowns includes only the U15 Lazers standing, who will be vying for the northern provincial title against either Nipawin or Tisdale. A U15 Lazers win will take them to the provincial final. Teams appreciate fans in the stands cheering them on in their championship banner quests. Don’t forget the U18 AA West Central Wheat Kings have local players and they stunned the top team, Saskatoon River Kings, in a three-game sweep in the opening round of the series and are now playing a strong Warman team in round two. Unity Skating Club hosted an ice carnival March 6. Fans were thrilled to be back in the stands cheering on their skating stars, from the littlest performer to the senior skaters. It was a great show to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon. Only one more bonspiel left at the Unity Curling Club and that is the Bramiche Farms ladies’ spiel March 18-19. League
Lots of excitement rumbled around town when more people heard the Maze family were on the History Channel’s “Lost Car Rescue” and learned of their racing background. | Photo courtesy Norm Maze
curling has a couple more weeks and then curling season will wrap up for the season. Curlers are thankful for the diligence and vigilance of rink staff and curling executive in ensuring a safe and healthy season for all participants.
Senlac’s 4-H club is hosted a cake bingo in April. Did you know this event has been happening for more than 30 years and is a great fundraiser for this little club? See their Facebook page for all the details.
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