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At right is the main door of Valleyview Towers II in North Battleford. Pictured below is the main door of Valleyview Towers I. Tower I has benches and chairs for non-smoking tenants to take in some fresh air, in shade or in sun. Tower II, however, has no chairs and no benches near the door, shaded or otherwise. Tenants say chairs that belonged to the tenant association were removed by the Battlefords Housing Authority earlier this year and the blue bins placed there instead. The removal of the chairs for nonsmokers is among the complaints tenants have lodged against the Battlefords Housing Authority in five new claims made to the Office of Residential Tenancies. See Page 2 for the story.

Tenants of Valleyview Towers I enjoy views of the cityscape and nearby landscaping from the seating area near the main door. Tower II tenants say the area pictured at right, replete with picnic tables and wire fence, is their new outside seating area, located on the west side of the building. The view from the new seating area is a back alley. News-Optimist photos

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Falk out of shadow cabinet Not clear why MP was left out By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk is no longer in the Conservative shadow cabinet. Opposition leader Erin O’Toole announced his shadow cabinet appointments Tuesday and Falk was one of the notable omissions. In the last House, Falk had been the shadow minister for seniors, but that role is now being taken over by Shelby KrampNeuman, the newly-elected MP for Hastings—Lennox and Addington. From Saskatchewan, former leader Andrew Scheer is Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Communities, while another Regina MP, Warren Steinley, will be Shadow Minister for Prairie Economic Development and Inter-provincial Trade. Meanwhile, Gary Vidal of Desnethe-MissinippiChurchill River has been named Shadow Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations. Other notable moves were the reinstatement of Pierre Poilievre to Finance critic, and Ed Fast to Innovation, Science and Industry, as

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well as the move of Luc Berthold to Health and Michelle Rempel Garner to Natural Resources. Also notable was that the former leadership contender Leslyn Lewis, recently elected to represent HaldimandNorfolk, was not named to the shadow cabinet. It is not clear why Falk was left out of the shadow cabinet, but there has been some media speculation Tuesday that her stance on mandatory vaccinations might have been a factor in the decision. In a post on her Facebook feed on Oct. 28, Falk had stated “while vaccines are a safe and effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19, it remains my firm belief that Canadians have the right to make their own personal health decisions and to medical privacy.”

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Five claims against housing authority to be heard Nov. 22 Staff More claims by tenants of Valleyview Towers II against the Battlefords Housing Authority have been filed with the Office of Residential Tenancies and a hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 22. Five present or previous tenants have filed claims against the Battlefords Housing Authority for breach of quiet enjoyment, as included in their tenant leases. The claims address the circumstances of the last two years. Tenants, all seniors,

are citing circumstances including: loud parties, drinking, drug abuse and intimidating behaviour among tenants allowed in over the last two years, as well as their non-tenant visitors; fire alarms set off due to smoking in the non-smoking building; frequent need to call the police; health hazards due to second hand smoke, insects and stress, attempts at eviction based on anonymous complaints, the removal of tenant association-owned chairs from the main door area. One tenant has moved

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out after his doctor said it was too stressful for him to continue to live there. His claim summary reads: “By the spring of 2019 it was party central. Free-flowing drugs, used syringes found inside and out, fights, screaming, knife slashings, guns coming into the building, human waste in the elevators, the smell of cigarette and marijuana smoke everywhere, young girls coming in and out all hours of the night, drunks pounding on tenant’s doors – looking for their friends.” Another tenant’s summary reads: “When I moved into the building everything was great. Everyone on the fifth floor was great. We all got along very well. At Christmas, three of the ladies made Christmas dinner for everyone on our floor. We had the dinner in the fifth floor common room. I will always remember those wonderful times we had on our floor and even in the main floor common room. “But all that changed...” Last week, the new chair of Battlefords Housing Authority board said it is requesting the public’s Continued on Page 7

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Battlefords RCMP responded to 464 calls for service from Wednesday, Nov. 3 through Tuesday, Nov. 9. • Nine missing persons reported. One investigation is active at this time. - Josaiiha Checkosis, 14, is still missing. No new information is available since Monday’s media release at this time. • 18 assault investigations. - Report of an assault at a residence on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford on Nov. 9 at 10:13 a.m. A female victim sustained minor injuries but was able to escape the residence. Upon arrival of the RCMP, the suspect had already fled and has not yet been located. Shayler Higgs, 41, is currently wanted on one charge of assault. - On Nov. 9 at 1:08 a.m. police were called to a residence on the 1200 block of 108th Street in North Battleford. The female caller was upset, stating her son was at a dangerous home where there are bad people and he had been assaulted. It was found that the dangerous home she was talking about was actually her home, and her two adult sons had been fighting. A 25-year-old male was treated in hospital for facial and head injuries. No persons on the scene were co0operative with the investigation and no charges are being pursued. - A 26-year-old male reported being assaulted with bear mace in the area of 11th Avenue and 110th Street in North Battleford at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 9. He was treated in hospital and released. The male is not being cooperative with investigation at this time. • 10 break and enter investigations. - Report of an attempted break and enter to a business on the 700 block of 102nd Street in North Battleford. A suspect was observed by a witness attempting to kick in a window. No entry was gained and a subsequent search for suspect was not successful. - Report of a business break and enter to a business on the Red Pheasant First Nation. Suspect(s) attained some merchandise and cash before fleeing. Occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 8. - Report of residence on the 1300 block of 109th Street in North Battleford broken into between 5:20 a.m. and 8 a.m. on the Nov. 5. - Report of a suspicious male near a business on the 2000 block of 100th Street in North Battleford shortly after 8 p.m. on Nov. 4. A male appeared to be attempting to gain entry. Eugene Bear, 26, was arrested and appeared in North Battleford court the following day on charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of break and enter tools, carrying a concealed weapon, failing to comply with a release order as well as several other outstanding warrants. • Eight vehicle thefts - 2015 Black Dodge Ram with Saskatchewan licence 502LKP reported stolen from the 800 block of 112th Street in North Battleford in the early morning of Nov. 3. • 15 Mental Health Act investigations • Eight traffic collisions. • Two individuals charged with impaired driving offences. • 42 various traffic charges. Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477).

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North Battleford council has voted to extend the requirement for proof of vaccination to more city facilities. At their meeting Monday held on the Zoom platform, council voted in favour of a resolution implementing the requirement for proof of double vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test result within the previous 72 hours, in specified city-owned facilities for all those eligible to be vaccinated to take effect Nov. 30. The negative test must be according to provincial requirements. All the requirements would come back to council for review on a monthly basis. Council also voted in favour of several resolutions that specified those facilities where the doublevaccination/negative test requirements will take effect: NationsWEST Field House, Northland Power Curling Centre, the Dekker Centre, Don Ross Centre, Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre and Access Communications Centre. Previously, only the

“I’m struggling with what is the significant health and safety risk that we are trying to mitigate that we haven’t already mitigated with measures that are in place.” - Councillor Kelli Hawtin

city-owned NationsWEST Field House and the Allen Sapp Gallery – the Gonor Collection had been covered by a proof of vaccination requirement. The Dekker Centre and the Northland Power Curling Centre have put in their own requirements, while Access Communication Centre had proof of vax requirements in place for North Stars games. The resolutions passed Monday will extend the proof of vaccination requirements to all six of these facilities, but it was not a unanimous vote. The resolutions carried by a 4-3 vote down the line, with councillors Thomas “Bill” Ironstand, Len Taylor, Kent Lindgren and Ross MacAngus all in favour. In voicing his support, Taylor said municipalities have the authority to impose proof of vaccination

requirements in their facilities. He said, “our facilities are going to be there to ensure it’s a safe place for the residents of this city, just like an airline should be a safe place for travellers, a cruise ship should be safe for cruise-ship people and a curling rink a safe place for people who want to curl. And we’ve had that and haven’t had any issue at all since we opened.” There were three “no” votes — Mayor David Gillan and councillors Kelli Hawtin and Greg Lightfoot. They expressed a desire to continue to allow the province’s guidelines to take precedence. Hawtin expressed concern about what the new city requirements would mean for youth activities at those facilities. “If parents can’t bring their kids into hockey, that means kids don’t play

hockey. If parents can’t come and tie the skate of a child that’s at CanSkate, that means a child can’t play CanSkate. If parents can’t get kids to a volleyball … the list goes on and on,” said Hawtin. “I’m really struggling with the burden being on children.” She said she was concerned about adding a level municipally “when we are seeing cases decrease dramatically with the provincial guidelines in place … I’m struggling with what is the significant health and safety risk that we are trying to mitigate that we haven’t already mitigated with measures that are in place.” In addition to passing the proof of vaccination resolution, council also voted to receive an attestation for the record that Gillan and all members of council were double-vaccinated.

City launching new emergency communications system By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A new emergency communication system is being launched by the City of North Battleford. They are bringing in the Voyent Alert! smart notification service to send alerts to users about emergency situations. The notifications alert residents to severe weather, fires, flash floods or for everyday communications such as water or snow advisories and planned city maintenance. According to a city news release, residents are encouraged to download the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple or Google

Play app stores, or register online at https://register. voyent-alert.com. It is free to all residents to download and use. The system is designed to work with either the app or with text notifications. As well, there is an opportunity to opt out of certain notifications, such as water notifications. A test notification will be issued on the app by Protective Services in upcoming weeks. A communication campaign is planned to familiarize residents with the new system and encourage its use, including mailouts in the utility billing. In his update to Monday’s council meeting, Director of Protective

Services and Fire Chief Lindsay Holm explained the reason for the switch. Previously they had used Everbridge, an Americanbased company. Because it was U.S.based, they were “hard to get a hold of if we needed any advice as to how the system operated and was utilized.” Another factor was that the system was not well maintained well and not user friendly. In fact, it was so un-user friendly that Holm said he even didn’t know how to actually access the system. Holm said he reached out to other areas and noted the Voyent Alert! was in place in many municipalities in Saskatchewan. He said

other chiefs noted it was an excellent system that is user-friendly. Another advantage Holm noted is that notifications can be sent from any smartphone, so “even if our EOC isn’t activated, we can actually send an alert right from either the fire station or any of the users that are set up, and City Hall can actually send out an alert to our general public.” Overall the new Voyent Alert! system was seen as a significant upgrade. Holm said the new system should be able to communicate with city residents on an emergency basis and also with operations. He expects it will be launched soon.

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Remembrance Day Essay: A Light on the Darkness Patrick LaMontagne

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Sometime in the late 90s, my grandmother and her husband were clearing out some things, and my Dad acquired a Nazi flag that John had brought back from World War II. My father thought it was an interesting artifact, but it spent the next several years in a plastic Hudson’s Bay shopping bag in their basement. Years later, it came up in conversation while visiting my folks. As Shonna and I are both interested in the period, and I had been reading Richard J. Evans’ Third Reich Trilogy, we asked if we could see it. I volunteered to do some research and eventually try to find a place for it in a museum. My mother was glad to have it out of the house. For the past few years, it sat in our basement, tucked away on a shelf, folded up in the same Hudson’s Bay bag. It’s a square flag made of canvas, well stitched, two feet on each side. It’s red with a white circle in the middle, containing a black swastika, the traditional Nazi flag with which we’re all familiar. Three sides have gold coloured braided fringe. The top edge has three sets of evenly spaced canvas ties. There are dark stains on one side. It would be easy to imagine that it’s blood, making for a better story, but I suspect it’s likely grease or rust. I’ll only share a photo of the corner of the flag. I don’t want somebody to Google my name and have a Nazi swastika come up in the images, alongside my editorial cartoons and whimsical wildlife paintings. In our current online culture of ‘shoot first, ask questions never,’ my art career would likely be damaged or concluded faster than I could say, “wait a minute, I can explain.” So you’ll have to use your imagination. My research revealed that this flag was most likely a banner tied to a fanfare trumpet or bugle. There were similar banners online, but I failed to find an exact match. When I came to the end of my desire for specifics, I turned my attention to finding an appropriate place for it. There is a brisk online trade in these items, but for reasons I hope I don’t have to explain, I didn’t want to make any money on this artifact, given its dark past. Nor did I wish to keep it. It’s a cliché to say that those who forget their past are doomed to repeat it, but that doesn’t make it any less accurate. If we discard these artifacts, it makes it easier to forget. The sacrifices made to stop Hitler and the Third Reich, the millions murdered in concentration camps, and the lives destroyed in World War II become statistics, without other means of refreshing our collective memory. Despite the historical weight of this banner, it’s not a rare piece. Soldiers bring home war souvenirs, and their children and grandchildren find themselves the inheritors of these items, with no idea what to do with them. I offered this piece to the Holocaust Museum in Ontario, the Military Museums in Calgary and the Bomber Command Museum in Nanton, Alberta. Unfortunately, each declined the offer because they either didn’t have space or had enough similar artifacts. If I couldn’t find a place for it, I was ready to burn it, but that presented another problem. We live in a townhouse condo complex with no firepits. I could take it with me to the cabin we occasionally rent or on a camping trip, but my overactive imagination doesn’t have to work hard to picture it found in my belongings after a collision. Or perhaps somebody walks by while

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I’m unfolding the banner at a campsite, quick to record a video on their phone. A couple of weeks ago, while browsing the morning news stories looking for cartoon ideas, I came across an article. Someone discovered that an Ontario man had displayed several Nazi artifact images on Facebook some years ago. He was in a position of authority on a hospital board and was called upon to explain the photos. His motives unclear, the conclusion was that he showed poor judgment for a person in his position, resulting in his dismissal. The journalist sought the opinion of Valerie Hébert, Ph.D., an associate professor of history with Lakehead University in Orillia. Dr. Hébert is an expert in Holocaust education. Dr. Hébert provided links and options for me but also cautioned that there are “expenses that go along with authenticating, restoring, accessioning, and storing items. If what you offer duplicates something they already have or doesn’t fit with the goals of their collection, they may turn it down. It seems strange to us that historical artefacts would be refused, but so it goes.” However, at the end of her reply, she presented me with an option I hadn’t considered. “Should these places decline the donation, but you still wish for it to be preserved, I could use it in my teaching. I teach a 2-semester course on the Holocaust, and a 2-semester course on the Hitler state in alternating years. I would not display the banner in my office but would bring it out in the classroom. Few of my students have personal connections to this period in history and I know from my use of other artefacts that the item itself can make this history come alive in compelling and constructive ways. I think the banner would also work well to prompt discussion around what we should do with sensitive historical artefacts, particularly those which symbolize such terrible human suffering.” It didn’t take long to decide that this would be the best use for the banner, and I told Dr. Hébert that I would be happy to send it to her at my expense. It arrived this week. History is replete with examples of monuments, artifacts and valuable manuscripts destroyed by conquering armies and short-sighted governments. While one might look at the atrocities committed by the Nazis and think it best to wipe it clean from our memory, there is no better teacher than our past mistakes.

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One need only look to the rise of the Trump administration in the United States, the misinformation tactics, the artful sowing of division and hatred to see how a culture can become quickly divided and pit against each other. The events of World War II did not happen because of one man’s ambition for conquest and genocide; it happened because the populace not only allowed it, but supported it. We see it on Facebook, Twitter and in the Comments sections of myriad news and fake news sites, polarized opinions turning people against each other. We surround ourselves with those who agree with us and paint everybody who doesn’t as the enemy, defining ourselves by our politics at the expense of our humanity and empathy. My father served 31 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. His three brothers served, as did their father. My mother’s parents both served, as did her three brothers. I grew up as a base brat, spending ten years of my youth in West Germany. I spent five years in the Reserves, and Shonna was in for three, which is where we met. You could say that the military was the family business, though I decided on a different path. It says a lot about Canada that I grew up in a family where we followed orders, and my Dad worked for the government, but my profession involves calling out that government for its current failures. I can draw an unflattering caricature of the Prime Minister, criticize his decisions and leadership, without worrying that thugs in jackboots might break down my door in the middle of the night and take me away for reeducation. Or worse. That’s freedom. And we take it for granted. I visited Dachau concentration camp on a school trip. I have looked upon the ironwork sign that reads, “Arbeit Macht Frei.” I have seen the hundreds of boots and shoes preserved behind glass, the photos of real people so emaciated it was a wonder they were still alive. I have seen the ovens. It had a profound effect on me and still gives me chills. It’s supposed to. Words on a page do not carry the same weight as seeing the evidence in person, holding it in your hands, considering its history, allowing it to make you uncomfortable so that it is never allowed to happen again. That’s why I didn’t want the banner destroyed. That’s why we remember. For more from Patrick LaMontagne, see https:// www.lamontagneart.com/

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Drayden Clinton case

Not guilty of attempted armed robbery, home invasion By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

Drayden Clinton has been found not guilty of a violent home invasion in Unity and an attempted armed robbery at the Macklin bar. Clinton, 26, has been in custody since his arrest Jan. 31, 2020, when police raided his Macklin home. He was charged with numerous offences involving several different incidents. “Many of the civilian witnesses called by the Crown were simply not believable,” said Judge Daniel O’Hanlon when he handed down his not guilty verdict on most of Clinton’s charges in North Battleford Provincial Court Nov. 4. “They were evasive, self-serving, protective of some of the others who were, or have been, their friends, and in some cases irrelevant.” Two facts need to be pointed out, said Judge O’Hanlon. Rick Heitt didn’t report that he had been robbed and held captive in his home until two weeks after the alleged incident when he needed a police occurrence number for his insurance claim. Heitt was allegedly beaten with brass knuckles, a baseball bat, and threatened with a ma-

chete. “It also has to be pointed out that at the time this robbery was allegedly to have occurred, Rick Heitt’s estranged wife Teneille Heitt was in a relationship with the accused (Drayden Clinton).” Not guilty of assault, unlawful confinement of Rick Heitt There is reasonable doubt that Clinton is guilty of any of the charges in the robbery and confinement of Rick Heitt, said Judge O’Hanlon. Rick Heitt couldn’t identify who tied him up and robbed him. Some of the property he said was stolen was found at Drayden Clinton’s residence, “the same residence where his estranged wife was living at the time when the search was conducted,” said Judge O’Hanlon. Not guilty of attempted robbery of Macklin bar Clinton was found not guilty of the attempted robbery of the Macklin bar. “There is no direct evidence the accused was the individual seen in the video on the night of Jan. 25, 2020, when a masked individual entered the bar with a sawed-off rifle and asked for money,” said Judge O’Hanlon. Not guilty of alleged assault, confinement of

Willis Kostiuk Clinton was found not guilty of the confinement of Willis Kostiuk, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence. Kostiuk had testified that Tyler Weinkauf and Drayden Clinton assaulted him when he went to Clinton’s residence in January 2020. “In order to convict I would have to give great weight to Willis Kostiuk’s evidence and I cannot,” said Judge O’Hanlon. Not guilty of unlawful confinement of woman and teen Clinton was found not guilty of unlawful confinement of Daphne Casey and a 17-year-old female. “There is simply no evidence on these charges,” said Judge O’Hanlon, pointing out that when it was time for one of the alleged victims to get ready for work she got up, went to the bathroom and put on her makeup, and when it came time to leave for work, she did. Not guilty of break, enter and theft from Macklin residence Judge O’Hanlon said there was no evidence that any of Daphne Casey’s property was taken on Jan. 27, 2020.

Not guilty of possession of stolen ring Clinton was found not guilty of possession of stolen property, a ring. Judge O’Hanlon said there is evidence the ring belonged to Teneille Heitt and there was no evidence it was stolen. Not guilty of possession of heroin and cocaine Clinton was found not guilty of possession of heroin and cocaine. “There’s no evidence to substantiate that,” said Judge O’Hanlon. Guilty of uttering threat Clinton was found guilty of making threats against the 17-year-old. “The accused did have a baseball bat with him and banged it on the door to get their attention,” said Judge O’Hanlon. The 17-year-old testified that Clinton said if she wasn’t 17 he would cut off her fingers. “I’m satisfied the threat was uttered to her.” Guilty of resisting arrest, breaching release condition Clinton was found guilty of resisting arrest and breaching his release order by being at his mother’s home in Macklin Feb. 13, 2020, when he was released from the correctional centre for one day. “He did resist arrest by

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pulling away but it is, however, at the lower end of the scale.” Guilty of weapons offences, possession of stolen property Clinton was found guilty of possession of weapons (brass knuckles, bat, and ammunition) while prohibited. He was also found guilty of possession of stolen property over $5,000. Judge O’Hanlon said, “I’m satisfied he knew it was stolen.” Witness tampering During Clinton’s trial in July 2021, the Crown introduced new charges of witness tampering against Clinton for allegedly intending to provoke fear in a witness and obstruction of the course of justice on June 22, 2021. The court heard that Clinton, while on remand, made calls and sent messages to witnesses. In Clinton’s phone calls from the correctional centre he said Teneille Heitt, Kyle Thorn, and Rick Heitt better not testify. Referring to one witness Clinton said, “He gotta go on his own or get sent on vacation. Tell him he gotta go or he will get K I double hockey sticked.” Clinton also said, “They can’t show up and if they do there is a professional on stand by. I need everyone to know don’t (expletive) me over.” Judge O’Hanlon said there “was significant evidence of text messages allegedly from the accused, phone calls from the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre, other communication, and a letter alleged to have been writ-

ten by the accused and delivered while he was incarcerated to the passenger, or driver seat, of Kyle Thorn’s jeep,” as well as evidence from a sheriff. “Many of the correspondence was said to be threatening and intimidating to the witnesses,” said Judge O’Hanlon. “It’s also possible that the accused did not want the group of drug addicts and users he was associated with to lie about the crimes that had occurred.” Clinton’s charges of witness tampering will be dealt with in North Battleford Provincial Court Nov. 12. Judge O’Hanlon also adjourned sentencing of Clinton on the charges he was found guilty of to Nov. 12. Others charged Tyler Weinkauf’ was charged in connection to the home invasion and assault on Rick Heitt. His trial was in 2020 and the charges were stayed. Tenielle Heitt, 31, of Unity, was charged with unlawful confinement, break and enter, possession of property obtained by crime, uttering threats, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Last month she pleaded guilty to the lesser charges of theft under $5,000 and uttering threats. She was given a conditional sentence and nine months probation on the theft charges and another conditional sentence and nine months probation on the uttering threats charges. For a more detailed version of this story, visit SASKTODAY.ca

The way Clinton trial unfolded ‘not reprehensible:’ judge By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

The way Drayden Clinton’s trial unfolded “wasn’t reprehensible,” said Judge Daniel O’Hanlon on Nov. 4. In a rare move, Judge O’Hanlon had commented in September that the way Clinton’s trial unfolded during the pandemic, the number of charges against him, and the time it took to have the matters fully adjudicated was “bordering on reprehensible.” However, when handing down his verdict on Clinton in North Battleford Provincial Court, Judge O’Hanlon said the trial “wasn’t reprehensible.” He said the COVID pandemic had caused unfortunate delays in Clinton’s right to a trial within a reasonable timeframe. Calgary lawyer Tom

Stepper had filed a Charter application. The Jordan Application sought to have Clinton’s case thrown out due to what Stepper called unreasonable delays. Clinton’s trial was scheduled and delayed three times. In 2016 the Supreme Court ruled that court cases must be heard within 18 months in provincial court and 30 months in superior court. If they aren’t, the case could be thrown out of court. In August 2021, Judge O’Hanlon ruled that Clinton’s right to have a trial within a reasonable time wasn’t violated. Judge Daniel O’Hanlon was scheduled to hand down his verdict on Clinton’s guilt or innocence on Oct. 15 but adjourned the matter to Oct. 29, and then subsequently adjourned it to Nov. 4. See the story above.

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Braeden Sparvier murder

Bird gets 2.5 years By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

A man charged with manslaughter in the death of Braeden Alfred James Sparvier was sentenced Nov. 4 to two-and-a-half years in jail after pleading guilty in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench to the lesser charge of accessory after the fact to murder. Twobears Bird, 23, has been in custody since he was arrested in Prince Albert Feb. 2, 2021, and charged with accessory after the fact to murder. In April the charge was upgraded to manslaughter. The manslaughter charge was then dropped after he pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to murder. Bird was given 416 days credit for time served in pre-trial custody. This means he has 496 days left

to serve, or one year and four months. In July 2020 Shari Percilla Heathen was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to Sparvier’s death. In June 2021 she was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years. According to court documents Heathen killed Sparvier for retaliation because she was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for assaulting and threatening him in 2017. Sparvier’s body was located in the farmer’s field by the property owner in the early evening of Jan. 1, 2020. He was already deceased and his body was frozen. An autopsy determined Sparvier’s cause of death was multiple stab wounds, which led to a large pneu-

mothorax and significant blood loss. Blunt force trauma of the head also played a role in the blood loss and contributed to his death. The court heard that there was no known prior relationship between Bird and Sparvier but Bird and Heathen knew each other at the time of Sparvier’s murder. Bird was ordered to provide a DNA sample to the National DNA Databank. Onion Lake state of emergency Sparvier’s death was one of three murders in as many months, which prompted Onion Lake Cree Nation to declare a state of emergency in January 2020 due to escalating drug and gang-related violence. For a more detailed version of this story see SASKTODAY.ca

Five claims against housing authority Continued from Page 2 patience as they deal with issues at BHA properties in the city. “The main thing I would like people to know is we are aware and we are working on it, and really digging into some things to get to the bottom of everything,” said Amber Stewart. Stewart was appointed to the BHA board in June — one of a number of changes to its directors. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page has been set up to establish a legal defence fund for tenants of Valleyview Towers II since the housing authority appealed a judgment that awarded a rebate to the tenant who has

since set up the fund. She won her claim against the Battlefords Housing Authority after a hearing by the Office of Residential Tenancies in August. The claim included experiences of sexual assault and harassment by a fellow tenant, and the hearing officer awarded the claimant a refund of 40 per cent of the rent paid over two years, stating “the terror and trauma that the tenant endured during two of the years of her tenancy does constitute a breach to her right to quiet enjoyment.” The Battlefords Housing Authority has appealed that decision to the Court of Queen’s Bench and date

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Letter

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Valleyview senior seeks help from the public

You never know who you’re going to meet in the forest. Maybe this fellow is a friend of Tree Beard from the Lord of the Rings. I found this tree face deep in the forest in the Cypress Hills Provincial Park in southwest Saskatchewan. Design all around. Text and photo by Jim McLane

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Continued from Page 5 The facts are not being disputed by the housing authority. Instead, they are appealing on a procedural claim. Everyone in the Battlefords District and indeed, throughout the province is being affected and injured by the Battlefords Housing Authority’s failure to provide senior tenants of Valleyview Towers their human right to quiet enjoyment of their residences. In the past three years, this housing authority has turned from being an advocate for the poor, disadvantaged and elderly, to putting the safety and security of the senior residents at risk. It has now taken to appealing ORT Decisions to the Court of Queens Bench; a costly endeavour – especially

for an elderly person on a subsistence level fixedincome. The fifty-dollar ORT Application fee has already made it next to impossible for many to afford. Without help from others, a senior’s ability to defend themselves against a higher court action is simply not possible. I am asking everyone who cares about justice, compassion, fair play and community to help. Those of us living in social housing don’t have the financial resources we need to preserve the little bit of independence and dignity that we still desperately hang onto. It is not just affordable housing in the Battlefords that is at risk. If this government – through the Battlefords Housing Authority — is allowed to quash a decision by the ORT, social housing

as we know it in this province will disappear. Tenants will simply no longer have a right to the quiet enjoyment of their home. Everything we have worked so hard for in this province is under threat and attack. If you care, help us stand up for our community today. Your help — any amount of help — would be greatly appreciated. We could also use some assistance in spreading the word. Most seniors do not have access to the internet and we are not all computer literate. Tell your friends, family, co-workers and everyone you know! To donate, or learn more go to: GoFundMe “Valley View Towers Senior’s Legal Defence Fund” Val Ryan North Battleford

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Angels amongst the art By Kathy Smith Our numbers are slowly increasing after our hiatus with COVID. We are taking all precautions to keep our members safe. Angels are present in various forms of the art we create; Christmas cards, mandalas, horses, and birds. Rosemarie is holding a class in the art of paint pouring this week. Members are working

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Hafford Vikings vie for another football title Saturday By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Geese are still flapping their wings in the nearby skies, which is heartwarming to see on these chilly yet reasonable November days. Sooner or later they and we will wake up to a blanket of snow and even colder temperatures. I hope by then they will have headed south. Deepest condolences to Henry Dzialo of Medstead and families on the sudden passing of his wife Debbie. Her maiden name was Delainey and her parents farmed eight miles west of Mayfair. She and her sister attended and graduated from Mayfair Central School approximately 45

years ago. Hafford Vikings boys’ senior football team have done it again. They are playing for the provincial championship against Carrot River Nov. 13. All football enthusiasts are urged to come cheer this hard-working undefeated team. A few weeks ago, they defeated Cumberland House in the quarter-finals. Last Saturday they defeated Plenty in the semis and hopefully will pull off a win this Saturday. All of the games played they won with convincing majorities. Their success is partly due to the capable coaching skills of teacher Ryan Barnstable and associates. The weather forecast is still to be reasonable, but

fans will need extra layers of clothing and perhaps a blanket. Many advertised fall and winter craft sales have decided to cancel due to COVID. Mayfair is not having the winter craft sale that was slated for the last Sunday of November. The cases of hospitalized COVID patients have decreased, although we all have to be diligent for many oncoming months. We all have been educated on what safety measures to be practising and good old common sense is always a reliable course of action. But, still, we see individuals with not much respect for the law. I’ve been asked for my COVID immunization record plus my ID

and think nothing of it anymore, just something to adjust to. Those having a hissy fit at the door of a business place have to realize this is the new normal. If the owner of an establishment goes against the rules there is a hefty fine to pay. How about implementing a rule for the trouble makers who rail loudly against the rules? Perhaps there should be videos of their obnoxious behaviour and fines. Maymont Sharon United Church started having services in September every second Sunday at 11 a.m. Scheduled services are Nov. 21 with Jim Pulfer and Dec. 12 with Joyce Salie for White Gift Sunday. The last one

Earl and Anne VanNortwick celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Oct. 24. The couple is formerly from Mayfair, now living in Battleford. Photo submitted

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Seniors gearing up for shuffleboard Nov. 20 By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

MEOTA ‑ Wednesday morning coffee at the Do Drop In was exciting as a good turnout of interesting people and their stories filled the hour and a half, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Members had hoped to have the two candidates running for council come and speak, but neither was available. Cora Christiansen was welcomed home after her long stint at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Shuffleboard games were discussed and Nestor Fransoo and Arlene Walker will be managing this project. Anyone wanting to play can sign up at the Do Drop In or phone Nestor at 306-441-6164 or Arlene at 306-892-4300. The first game day will be Saturday, Nov. 20. When schedule is drawn up, participants will be notified. The pink pine gros-

The Soucess family’s Halloween display also included some Armistice themes. Photos by Trudy Janssens

beaks arrived at Beauval last week and I saw the first nuthatch of the season here. Bridge Tuesday afternoon at the Pioneer Hall, with four and a half tables in play, saw top winners getting silver points. First couple were Terrance and Jette Dasilva with 2.81 silver points. Second were Dave Creegan and Margaret Dyck with 2.11. Third were Etta Weisner and David Sharpe with 1.58 and Albert Blais and Vern Iverson with

1.19. Silver points were up for grabs in the city again Thursday evening with three and a half tables in play. First were Catriona Winterholt and Donna Scherman with 2.63 points. Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan were second with 1.97 points and third were Albert Blais and Fraser Glen with 1.48 points. Four canasta tables on Friday afternoon at the Do Drop In saw top score go to Janice Morton and Marion Ottas (over 60,000 score).

Second were Eric Callbeck and Linda Ard and third were Albert Huys and Lorna Pearson. The millions of snow geese have left but some Canada geese are staying as long as they feel safe. Norwegian whist will be played at the Do Drop In Friday at 1:30 p.m. Come join us if you’re not busy. The next seniors’ meeting at the Do Drop In will be Nov. 12 at 10 a.m., Anyone interested is invited to attend and see what we are

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or have limited reach. Other essential snow removal tools include an ice scraper with a good grip and a small shovel. You should also use a specially formulated windshield washer fluid that’s designed for extreme temperatures. This will prevent ice from forming on your windshield while you’re on the road.

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USE THE CORRECT TECHNIQUE Before defrosting your car, make sure the exhaust pipe is clear to prevent carbon monoxide from building up inside the cabin. Clear the snow off your vehicle from top to bottom, starting with the roof and ending with the sides. Everything from the

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BUCHANAN: It is with great sadness that the families of Helen Katherine Buchanan announce her passing on October 10, 2021 in Battleford, Saskatchewan Helen was born on December 27, 1927 at Scott, Saskatchewan, the eldest daughter of John and Anna Lang. Left to cherish her memory are her brothers: Bert (Christine) Lang, George (Shirley) Lang, Richard Lang; sister, Angela Sinclair; sisterin-law Evelyn Lang; daughters: Judy (Willie) Thompson, Donna (Brent) Reiman; son, Richard (Patricia) Buchanan; and many grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and greatgreat nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Buchanan; parents: John and Anna Lang; brother, Tony Lang; sister, Monica Shepherd; brothers-in-law, Alex Seelman and Harvey Shepherd; and daughter, Peggy DeRoo. For a complete obituary, please go to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

DMYTRYSHYN: Nick Dmytryshyn – It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Nick Dmytryshyn on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the age of 100 years. Due to Covid Attendance will be by invitation only for Prayer Service and Funeral Service. Funeral Service will be live streamed please visit www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca to view. Prayer Service will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. both from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Of All Saints – 2616 Louise St, Saskatoon, SK S7J 0P3. With The Very Reverend Archpriest Peter Wasylenko as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in North Battleford, SK. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

PAULS: SUSAN ERNA PAULS 1935 – 2021 Susan Erna Pauls (nee Friesen) of Lethbridge, AB, beloved wife of Henry N Pauls and mother of 7 children, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus the morning of October 30, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Susan was born January 3, 1935 in Bassano, Alberta to Gerhard and Maria Friesen. She graduated from Grade 13 at Eden Christian High School, Ontario in 1954. Henry and Susan were married April 7, 1956 in Ontario. They moved back to Saskatchewan and raised 7 children on land purchased near Medstead. After 44 years of farming, they moved to Coaldale and later to Lethbridge Alberta. Besides her loving husband Henry, Susan is survived by her 2 daughters - Lorraine (Doug) Listoe and Ruth (Paul) Ibbotson; 5 sons – Waldo (Arlene) Pauls, Philip (Peggy) Pauls, Bernie (Cheryl) Pauls, Wes (Raechel) Pauls, Ed (Patricia) Pauls; 41 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren; 1 sister – Magdalene (Elmer) Thiessen; and her sister-in-law Marie Friesen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Susan was predeceased by her parents - Gerhard & Maria Friesen; brothers – Bert Friesen, Rudy (Mary) Friesen, George (Nettie) Friesen; and her granddaughter Janessa Raechel Pauls. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday November 6, 2021 at Coaldale Mennonite Cemetery, with Pastor Gary Burke officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations may be made to Wycliffe at wycliffe.ca/give Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence. __________________________________________________

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REMESHYLO: It is with sadness the family of David Remeshylo, beloved husband of Natalie Remeshylo announce his passing Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 80 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 from the Battleford United Church with Reverend Dexter van Dyke officiating. To view the live stream please visit https://www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca/Obituary/David-Remeshylo Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

With great sorrow, the family of Cathy Wychopen announces her passing on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in North Battleford, SK at the age of 58 years. Although she will be sadly missed, wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories to bring comfort. A private family gathering will be held to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made in Cathy’s memory to a charity of your choosing. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

FARM SERVICES

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Please send in your bid by November 29,2021 to the following: SWEETGRASS BAND TREATY LAND ENTITLEMENT TRUST P.O. Box 172, GALLIVAN, SK S0M 0X0 For further information contact: Garry Albert, cell no. 306-441-1648

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HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382 or 306-222-5540.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

* Wednesday, November 30th @ 7:00PM At the Archery Range on 27th St. in Battleford.

HEALTH SERVICES GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL SASKATCHEWAN BENEFITS 1-(800)211-3550 or Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to 306-992-5527 for your FREE benefits package.

HOUSES FOR RENT

BIRTHDAYS

Happy

90th

Birthday AUDREY

Audrey (Reid) Stewart, daughter of Wilmetta and Grover Reid; sister of Kenneth; Granddaughter of Emma and W.B. Jones; and Fanny and Temple Reid; wife of Ken Stewart; Daughter In-Law of Ruth and Cliff Saunders; Sister In-Law and Best Friend of Joyce Reid and Sister In-Law Louella and Rudy Braun; special friend of Vina (McConnell) Turner; Niece to eleven Aunts and Uncles; first cousin to twenty-one cousins; Aunt to two nieces and two nephews; Mother of Carla (Keith), Reid, Shannon (Peter) and Vonda (Brent); Grandmother to fourteen grandchildren; Great-Grandmother to twenty great-grand children; and Great-Great Grandmother to one great-great grandchild, is celebrating her ninetieth birthday on November 17, 2021. Audrey would like to thank all of her family members, friends, neighbours and co-workers who have brought and continue to bring Love, Joy and Friendship, into her life. She is looking forward to the ensuing years with enthusiasm and determination as she embraces your love and friendship.

Available for Rent, 1 bedroom basement suite, W/D/F/S and utilities included, references required. Call or text 306-480-1347 Serious inquiries only with criminal record check. For rent 3 bedroom in North Battleford. Quiet area, attached garage, and finished basement. Phone (306)446-0441

FOR SALE BY OWNER Black Angus bull $3000 or best offer. Call Walter Tait (306)892-2119

CATERPILLAR FORK LIFT 9000LB/CAP DIESEL SIDE SHIFT With or with out 11’ SNOW BLADE CHAINS $19,500 PH/TEXT 396-441-5552 PH 306-446-4462 Farm land available for rent 2022. 260 acres on west half of 14-4420-W3 on canola stubble 155 acres on NE-14-44-20-W3 on pea stubble 155 acres on SW-13-44-20-W3 on canola stubble 90 acres on SE-22-44-20 on wheat stubble Call Lyle Atton at (306)398-3729

keep you on the right track.

T H E B AT T L E F O R D S

In lieu of cards, gifts or flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan 2500 - 12th Avenue, Regina, Sask. S4P 3X1

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APARTMENTS / CONDOS FOR RENT

WANTED! Embroidery thread and items. Call (306)445-5277 Thank you!

MEETINGS

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED:

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com

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LARGE REMODELED 1 BEDROOM SUITE FOR RENT for $700 plus electricity. Upper Floor. Deposit required no smoking. Available immediately Call Brian at 306-441-8071 to view. The suite is located in North Battleford. NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA NO. 468 Public Notice of a Subdivision for Intended Discretionary Use & Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a proposed subdivision and bare land condominium for a discretionary use. The application includes the creation of 5 new parcels for the intended use of highway road widening road creation, and municipal and environmental reserve land within the SE¼ Section 18-47-17-W3M, Parcel S, Plan102142235. (Please visit the rmofmeota468.ca to view the maps associated with this application). The proposed subdivision is to accommodate a bare land condominium development of 190 RV titled lots, 194 marina titled slips, and 1 titled commercial lot, totalling 385 bare land condominium units. The proposed development is located within the LR3 – Lakeshore Mixed District.The condominium application has additionally required a zoning bylaw amendment. INTENT: The proposed amendment is to accommodate the bare land condo development within the Municipality. The amendment introduces Bareland Condominiums within the general regulations to clarify that the regulations and development standards for buildings and sites in all zoning districts shall also apply to an approved bare land condominium plan. Additional that a single principal use is allowed per bare land condominium unit. Zoning District LR3 – Lakeshore Mixed-Use District was amended to address dwelling groups within an approved condominium and their discretionary use criteria. Additionally, LR3 was amended to allow for Recreational Vehicle, Park Model trailer or RV as a principal use asa dwelling group within a bare land condominium with specific standards, for instance age of unit, prohibits the removal of axels/wheels for RV units, and that RV or park models shall not be for lease or rent. AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands bythisamendmentare lands lying within the LR3 – Lakeshore Mixed Use District lay within the jurisdiction of the RM of Meota. REASON: To amend the Zoning Bylaw to supplement the proposed condo development by providing development guidelines. Council wanted to address the lack of regulation for Bareland condominiums within the general regulations of the zoning bylaw. Additionally to introduce further regulation of bare land condominiums within the LR3 -Lakeshore Mixed-Use District. 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 on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, at 1:30 PM in the RM office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendment and subdivision. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, please contact the RM office prior for protocol for in-person representation. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to Monday, November 29, 2021, to Box 80, Meota, SK, S0M IX0 or by email to info468@sasktel.net or robin@northboundplanning.ca. For additional information pleasecontact the Municipal Planning Office at (306) 397-1000 or atrobin@northboundplanning.ca. Robin Bloski, BA (Hons) Municipal Planner/Development Officer November 5, 2021

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED:

JACKFISH LAKE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

Late model winch trucks and trailers; dump trucks and pups. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, and camp shacks. Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must.

Applications are being accepted for the contract position of Secretary/Treasurer to the Jackfish Lake Watershed Association Board. Duties include meeting agendas, minutes, accounts payable, annual budget, banking, bookkeeping, correspondence etc. Please include in your application: educational background, experience, computer equipment availability, and references. More information is available from Betty 306-441-6149 or Kevin 306-441-7305. Please respond by Nov. 18, 2021. Resumes may be submitted to betty@sasktel.net or Jackfish Lake Watershed Association P.O.Box 1623 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 3W2

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

battlefords humane society Hi I’m Furrball!

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CAREER TRAINING

LAND FOR SALE

FARM LAND FOR SALE – RM OF NORTH BATTLEFORD NO. 437

Supporting the success of our young generations.

The following land is offered for sale by tender:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

• NE Sec 19 Twp 44 Rge 14 W3 Extension 0 Surface Parcel #130800383 (159.4 acres, 130 seeded) • SW Sec 20 Twp 44 Rge 14 W3 Extension 0 Surface Parcel #130800406 (159.62 acres, 140 seeded) Conditions 1. For sale by tender subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained on the existing certificates of title, but free and clear of any mortgage encumbrances. 2. Mineral titles not included. 3. All offers to be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of offer amount payable to Battle River Law in Trust. Cheques will be returned without interest if offer is not accepted. 4. Balance of the purchase price of the successful offer to be paid to Battle River Law in Trust by the Possession Date or the deposit will be forfeited. 5. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. 6. Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST. 7. Vendor responsible for 2021 property taxes. Purchaser responsible for 2022 property taxes. 8. Property sold as is. Bidders are assumed to rely solely on their own inspection of the land and the titles. 9. Possession date: December 16, 2021. 10. Transaction subject to waiver of Right of First Refusal. 11. Land has no Yardsite, Buildings or Bins. Contact: Kalvin Aspelund (306-441-1904) for further information. Offers will close at 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2021. All offers to be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Do Not Open – Aspelund Land” to: Battle River Law, Box 905, 201 - 1291 - 102nd Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Attention: Michelle Spence.

Learn more. uregina.ca/cce CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NEED A WINTER JOB? Table Mountain requires employees for the following positions: • KITCHEN full-time & part-time Flexible • RENTALS full-time & part-time

• OUTSIDE OPERATIONS full-time & part-time • EMTs full-time & part-time Competitive • INSTRUCTORS ski and snowboardForward resumé to:

916/month

Forward resumé to: admin@tablemountain.ca

Wages.

For more information call 306-937-2920 ext. 0 NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. WE WILL TRAIN. Deadline for applicants November 24, 2021

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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST VILLAGE OF EDAM PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

R.M. of Turtle River No. 469

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 15 day of January, 2022 an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Lot Blk Plan Parcel

Total Arrears

Civic Address

Title No.

Costs Advertising

Total Arrears & Costs

H2302

2011 Main St.

145211510 1,232.99

78.37

1311.36

101566885

2011 Main St.

145211543 1,232.98

78.38

1311.36

Pamela M Dallyn Treasurer

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 10th day of January, 2022, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. Description of Property

Dated this 11th day of November, 2021

Province of Saskatchewan

Part of Sec/ Section Lot 21

Total Total Advertising Arrears Twp/ Range/ Costs Meridian Title No. Arrears and Costs Blk Plan 2

G3983

145410937 111.45

156.75

Dated this 9th day of November, 2021 Rebecca Carr Administrator

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Baseball bounces back in 2021 Submitted

Battlefords Minor Baseball

Battlefords Minor Baseball is reporting an upsurge in player enrolment this season after being benched by the pandemic. President Clint Gieni describes the renewed in-

terest as an “explosion” and says the organization is working with local government to expand facilities to accommodate that in 2022. As executives plan for 2022 registration in February, they also celebrate the successes of 2021.

“The … executive also like to recognize head coach Dean Dimmick, assistant coaches Gary Nolan and Jonathan Puetz and the U18 players on capturing the AA U18 Tier 2 Baseball 2021 Provincial Championship in Saskatoon. The squad

went through the finals with a 5 and 0 record,” says Gieni. Also being recognized is the support of Ray Hickson and others for their support of facility improvements. Among those was renewal of signs at Hickson’s Hut.

Pethick back as chair, Weber as vicechair with Living Sky School Board PROPERTY FOR SALE

VILLAGE OF GLASLYN PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY October 13, 2021 Tenders will be received by the Village of Glaslyn for the following property until 12 p.m., November 30, 2021: ANY TENDERS SUBMITTED AFTER 12 P.M., November 30, 2021 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Legal Description: Zoning: Property Taxes:

LOT 23 BLOCK 2 PLAN AH4170 COMMERCIAL (C1) $1389.52 (2020 TAX YEAR)

General Comments: The subject property will be sold on an “as is” basis, with the condition that the improvements be demolished. There shall be no public viewing, no warranties offered or implied on the condition of this property. Possession Date: Upon payment in full, transfer of title will be submitted. Required Tender Forms: All submitted tenders are to include the following: 1. The required tender form. • All tenders are to be submitted on the required tender form (available at the Village office). The tender form must be completed in full. No other information is to be provided other than that asked on the required form. Form to be submitted to the Village office in person or by mail to the following address: Village of Glaslyn, Box 279, Glaslyn, SK S0M 0Y0 2. A deposit equal to 10 per cent of the total bid amount. • The deposit shall be in the form of a certified cheque, bank draft, money order or cash. Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. No additional documents shall be provided with the tender submission. Additional documents, incomplete tender forms or failure to submit correct deposit amount will result in rejection of the tender. All tenders shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked as Lot 23 Block 2 Plan AH4170, the legal address. The successful purchaser must enter into an agreement for sale. Failure by the successful purchaser to conclude the sales transaction will result in forfeiture of their deposit as liquidated damages. The Village of Glaslyn reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Kate Clarke Administrator

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here is an update on Living Sky School Division’s latest School Board meeting held Wednesday afternoon last week over Microsoft Teams: The Living Sky School Division has chosen its Chair and Vice-Chair for this term. Ronna Pethick, trustee for Subdivision 4 UnityCut Knife-Hillsvale Colony area, is re-elected by the board as Chair for another term. As well, the board has chosen Shaun Weber, one of the three trustees for North Battleford subdivision, as the new ViceChair. Both were elected by acclamation. The appointments of

Pethick and Weber were made at the board’s organizational meeting, just prior to their regular meeting. There were some items discussed at the regular meeting in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. Director of education Brenda Vickers reported that the test kits for COVID-19 have arrived. The kits, consisting of one box of 25 tests per individual, have been distributed for staff members who have not yet been confirmed as fully vaccinated. There was also mention of the government of Saskatchewan’s plans to expand doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages five to 11. The province had announced they have ordered

112,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine specifically for children. Vickers reported to the board that once it comes to the division they will work with Public Health as they had done in the past. There was also discussion of the division looking at taking on a COVID-19 co-ordinator. The idea would relieve some pressure on some School Division administrators in dealing with the COVID-19 issues and cases within the division. Vickers noted the division has seen “more cases this year in the first couple of months this year than through last year because of the changes in the public health order, and every school division is the same.” She said school sys-

tems are looking for a way to put someone on other than the existing staff, because “it’s just got to be an awful lot.” At the board meeting on Nov. 24, Chief Financial Officer Lonny Darroch will be presenting his year end financial statements and annual report. Darroch explained there will be a closed session at 2 p.m. where the board will meet as a committee of the whole to go over the draft audited financial statements with representatives from Holm Raiche Oberg and the Office of the Provincial Auditor at the meeting. The board will then meet in the public session at which time a motion will be presented to pass the draft audited statement.

From the Pastor’s Desk

Country and western hymn sing Nov. 28 By Pastor David L. Walker Turtleford Baptist Church

November has arrived bringing October’s fine days with it, at least up to the time of this writing. The leaves on the trees are gone now, causing us to wonder what lies ahead, (but glad we don’t know). The October GGMH saw 17 in attendance. We were saddened to

learn of Ed Stadnyk’s passing. He was a regular attendee, and would

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Full Throttle Storage is the newest facility in North Battleford with all new LARGE SEALED AND RODENT PROOF C-CANS. We also have the BEST PRICES for all storage units. All C-Can storage units are large 8X8 doors for full access and have the ability to have 3 locks.

always bless our hearts with a gospel selection. Because Halloween fell on the last Sunday of October, we had the hymn sing one week earlier. Nov. 28, will be our annual country and western gospel night. If you have a western shirt, boots, jeans or hat, feel free to wear one or all. We will be singing country and western gospel songs as well as other gospel selections. Although we are still trying to find about six small bales of hay, we are confident we will find some in time for that night. Remember to stop at the bales long enough to have a snapshot taken. I am trusting that you took time Nov. 11 to reflect on the sacri-

fices so many men and women made to give us what freedom we have left in these uncertain times, and for all the lives given to ensure us that freedom. It is also imperative to remember the great sacrifice that was made more than 2,000 years ago on an old rugged cross on Golgotha’s hill, to secure the whosoever will believe an eternal home in heaven. If you do not have a place of worship to attend, please feel free to join us any Sunday at 11 a.m. You will find the distance is worth the drive. Until next month, remember “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.”

This is a fully fenced secure facility with a running business out front. There are 2 entry gates open during business hours along with a welllit yard. After hour entry accessible with a gate pass code.

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Clint Gieni, president of Battlefords Minor Baseball with Ray Hickson, longtime minor ball volunteer and supporter, and Dean Dimmick, vice-president, display a new sign for Hickson’s Hut. Photo submitted

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God needs to be more specific than someday According to my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, someday is often a useless word that means nothing. Except when its hidden deadly side means the end of everything. He told me bluntly, “Too many people spend their lives in a fantasy called someday. Someday they will get this or that or have their dream home, or nest egg, etc., but their death comes on a particular day, hour, minute and second to end their someday plans. Dying someday could be any day, sometimes, without any advanced warning.” I told Ed I agreed with him, and he made me think of the quote by Mu-

eighbourly Advice

According to Ed By Raymond Maher

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raymaher085@gmail.com hammad Ali: “Live every day as if it were your last because someday you are going to be right.” Ed is cranky and hurting right now because his nephew recently died in a car accident, and he feels it was way too early for his nephew to die. The unexpected death of a loved

one can make us resentful or angry, especially if it seems the person should have had many days and years of life yet to live. Death leaves us questioning, “What now?” Is there more than a gravesite in a cemetery after our final day? Much as we would like

to keep our own death and the death of a loved one someday far in the future, there is no way to ignore death is coming our way. However, we can rejoice there is hope beyond our death. God has promised in Isaiah 51:6, “But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail.” God’s salvation is often summed up in the words of John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus Christ was and is our righteousness that will never fail. God’s word does not

promise our lives, and the world will become better and better but that, “The heavens will vanish like smoke, the Earth will wear out like a garment. ” (Isaiah 51:6) God warns there will be great distress before Jesus or the Son of Man returns from heaven to gather to him those who believe in him. There will be wars and rumours of wars, nation will rise against nation, there will be earthquakes, famines, family strife, persecution for those who believe in Jesus, false Christs, lawlessness and great confusion. Mark 13:24-26 is specific, “The sun will be darkened, the moon will

not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time, men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the Earth to the ends of the heavens.” Jesus warns us that no one knows the day or hour of his return, so we must be on guard and alert for his return. Jude instructs us that, as we wait for the arrival of Jesus Christ to gather us to eternal life, we are to build our faith by praying in the Holy Spirit as we keep ourselves in God’s love.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family. (RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4

TerriTorial Drive alliance church 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

DAILY: Tues., 7 p.m. Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted

Corner of Scott & Territorial Dirve Sun. 9:15 am & 11:00 am Ministries for the whole family

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH

306-445-5901

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

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am Pre-registration required to register at

306-445-8171

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

Everyone Welcome

Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

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

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada 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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Fire department reports a quiet October By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Thank you to everyone who decorated their yards, put up Legion poppy signs or hung a Canadian flag to show our Legion members and veterans our gratitude and remembrance. Thank

you also to those residents who helped me light up Memorial Park Cenotaph and path from Nov. 10 evening to Nov. 11 evening and to those who participated in the memorial Remembrance Day parade. All of these gestures demonstrated this community’s

Scout provides pet therapy and friendship at Parkview Place senior assisted living facility in Unity. Photo courtesy of Parkview Place

commitment to showing our veterans and Legion our appreciation and that we will remember. Unity Fire Department reports a quiet October however Fire Chief Kopp reminds residents of the importance of checking batteries and expiry dates on smoke detectors and CO2 detectors. Everyone should know the government has made it law as of July 1, 2022, that every residence and building must have these two important life-saving tools in them. At Unity Composite High School, Warrior football is now over, but Warrior volleyball is in the height of excitement as senior teams compete for a chance to represent their school at upcoming SHSAA provincials. Junior teams competed at district championships Nov. 4. Basketball is in the early stages of their season and curlers are now in practices at the rink. The drama team is in the final leg of their season preparing for their upcoming winter production, although it has not been determined how that will be presented. UCHS students once again showcased their commitment to

community with their successful efforts in the We Scare Hunger food drive on Halloween At Unity Public School, there have been some COVID cases detected. This puts everyone in the school on heightened precautions. Student-led conferences are on tap or have taken place, depending on the isolation factor of some classrooms. St. Peter’s School moved the entire school to online learning after it was deemed by Light of Christ Catholic Schools administration team that, to prevent further transmission, this would be the safest option. Classes are set to resume Nov. 17 and our thoughts and well wishes are with everyone at this school. Winter Wonderland will take place Dec. 16 thanks to the team of seven women who stepped forward to keep this annual tradition going. Follow their event Facebook page for all the latest updates. Parkview Place says their community-funded generator has been a big blessing in a few recent power outages since summer. They are also grateful

Reece Gilbert, part of the U of R track team poses with fellow racer and friend, Trey Pernitsky, who is part of the U of S Huskies track team. Photo submitted

for Scout, as he provides pet therapy and friendship for staff and residents alike. Congratulations to 2021 UCHS graduate, Reece Gilbert, who is competing with the University of Regina track team, most recently at the Can-West CIS conference event. Gilbert is also part of the Regina triathlon training team while studying education at the U of R. Out of a couple dozen entries to become the PBR anthem idol at Saskatoon’s professional bull riding event Oct. 30 weekend, three Unity gals were se-

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Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 were on hand for the flagraising to commemorate Veterans Week in the City of North Battleford. Seen left to right are Daniel Sigouin, Marilyn Clark (president), Mayor David Gillan, Gord Brown and John Caldwell. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Branch No. 70 held a virtual Remembrance Day ceremony which was live-streamed from the Legion on Nov. 11. This is the second year in a row that the ceremony went virtual. Photo by John Cairns

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A service of Remembrance was held at Third Avenue United Church on Sunday, Nov. 7. The members of the congregation were grateful that six members of local legion Branch 70 were in attendance. Ray Hickson placed the wreath and Candace Brown read the Gospel reading. Wilda O’Brien, a member of the church, whose husband and son both served our country, read “In Flanders Fields.” Pictured are Judy Seymour, Louise Oster, Gordon Brown, Legion Branch 70 President Marilyn Clark, Candace Brown and Ray Hickson. Photo submitted