Regional News-Optimist November 3, 2022

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$500 cheques still coming, province says

Moe apologizes for Thatcher’s Throne Speech appearance

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

Saskatchewan residents continue to impatiently wait for their $500 afford ability cheques to arrive from the provincial gov ernment.

The indication from the province, as has been the case for some time, is that residents of Saskatchewan over age 18 can still expect to receive the $500 cheques sometime in November.

Full details on when and how that will happen are still not yet announced, but the province reiterated their plans to issue the af fordability relief during its Speech from the Throne to open the Legislature..

In that address deliv ered by Lieutenant Gov ernor Russ Mirasty last Wednesday, the govern ment included a pledge to introduce The Income Tax (Affordability) Act to provide for delivery of the $500 cheques to residents.

On Monday, the legisla tive assembly saw an apol ogy, as well as a stripping of a member’s duties over last week’s speech from

the throne attendance of convicted murderer Colin Thatcher.

According to a state ment issued Monday af ternoon from the premier’s office, Premier Scott Moe stripped Lyle Stewart of his legislative secretary du ties effective immediately. However, he remains in the Sask. Party caucus.

In addition to removing Stewart from his legislative role, Moe offered a state ment at the start of the sit ting, in which he formally apologized in the legisla ture for Stewart’s invite of Thatcher.

In his remarks Moe in dicated he had taken time over the weekend to “per sonally reflect” and listen to people across the prov ince “directly and indi rectly.”

He said, in Saskatch ewan, “we are all con nected in some way,” and that “as individuals each of us has to make an ef fort to ensure that we are doing all that we can to stop interpersonal and domestic violence in our families, in our friends’

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Expect GST payments to go out this Friday

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

Those anticipating their dou bled-GST payments got some good news Monday.

The prime minister has con firmed on Twitter that the pay ments will be going out later this week. His post states the follow ing:

“To help you pay the bills, we’re doubling the GST tax credit for six months for 11 million households. Single Canadians without kids

will get up to $234 more, couples with two kids will get up to $467 more and seniors will get $225 more on average. Payments start going out Friday.”

Last month, parliament passed Bill C-30 which temporarily doubles the tax credit for low and modest income Canadians for six months. The bill is aimed at help ing address affordability issues, with the additional tax credit pay ment falling outside the regular GST tax credit payments in Octo ber.

The stars of the show, Bready Elementary’s Halloween howlers made up the choir for award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and puppeteer Norman Foote’s show at the Dekker Centre Oct. 28. See more inside. | Photo by Miguel Fenrich

One accused killer remains in custody

By Lisa Joy Staff Reporter

A man arrested after RCMP solved a decade-old cold case was scheduled to have his matter spoken to in North Battleford Provin cial Court Friday but the case was adjourned.

Robert Welsey Pich, 58, remains in custody and was to appear by CCTV from the correctional cen tre but his appearance was waived and defence asked the court for an adjourn ment but didn’t specify a reason.

The same day Pich was to appear in court, RCMP announced that they had

found human remains in the Baldwinton area they believed to be that of Ed ward [Ted] Keith Geddes who went missing in April 2011.

In mid-April 2011, po lice went to Geddes’ home in Baldwinton with an ar rest warrant in an unrelated incident and they found his dog dead in the entrance way. Police say the dog’s death wasn’t from natural causes. At the time, Ged des was wanted for theft over $5,000 stemming from an offence in April 2011 in nearby Neilburg.

Pich, and 71-year-old John Robert Gregoire from the Baldwinton area were

arrested in February after the RCMP re-opened the case the year prior. Pich was charged with firstdegree murder, kidnap ping with a firearm, and careless use of a firearm. Gregoire was charged with first-degree-murder, kid napping with a firearm, and indecently interfering with human remains.

Gregoire was released on bail after a show cause hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench in March. Five months later he was arrested and charged with seven new weapons offences. He re mains out on bail.

Trial for man accused of rash of b&e’s hinges on identity evidence

By Lisa Joy Staff Reporter

The issue of identity is at the core of a case against 36-year-old Eugene Bear who is accused of a string of business robberies.

Crown prosecutor Brit tany Rankine presented the North Battleford Prov incial court with evidence on Monday she said proves Bear broke into 12 local stores between April and October 2021.

Battlefords RCMP ar rested Bear in November 2021 and charged him with eight counts of break, enter, and theft, as well as four counts of break and enter with intent to commit theft.

A voir dire was held during the one-day trial where the Crown presented similar fact evidence of Bear’s two break-and-enter convictions from incidents on April 24 and April 25, 2021. Rankine argued that the methods for those two break-and-enters were sim ilar to the rest of the breakand-enters in September and October.

In all of the break and enters, items found nearby were used to smash glass windows or doors to gain entry. They included rocks,

bricks, a planter, and an im pact drill.

Rankine also told the court that Bear’s clothing seen in some of the videos from the businesses was distinct and unique. On Aug. 31, 2021, when RCMP were called to the bridge between Battleford and North Battleford about a distressed man on the bridge, video captured from the officer’s vehicle shows some of the same distinct clothing of ripped jeans and black runners with white trim. The man told police his name was Eugene Bear and gave his date of birth. The officer drove him to the Light house, an emergency shel ter.

Rankine also argued that Bear had ordered a custom hat that read, “I’m lit” and stated one of the store owners had seen him wearing that hat when he was in her store hours be fore it was robbed. She believed he was casing out her store.

Defence Laura Mis chuk, however, told the court that the Crown’s sim ilar fact evidence didn’t rise to the necessary standard and didn’t meet the two-tier test that the incidents were

similar and that Bear was connected.

Judge Ian Mo kuruk agreed and ruled that the similar fact evi dence wasn’t admissible, saying that there must be a high degree of similarity. He said that in some of the videos it’s unclear whether the person com mitting the crime was male or female, white, Indigen ous or other ethnicity. He said Bear’s break-and-en ter convictions are for two April incidents but the rest of the crimes were in Sep tember and October.

Two witnesses from sep arate businesses testified and Judge Mokuruk said their testimony was weak and of “limited use.” One witness didn’t identify the man she saw in her store and the person who was caught on video breaking into her store as the man sitting in the prisoner’s box. He pointed out that she said, “I see similarities.”

Judge Mokuruk said the RCMP officer took the name and date of birth of the man on the bridge but didn’t prove that he was Eu gene Bear beyond running his information through CPIC.

Mischuk told the court the Crown hasn’t proven beyond all reason of doubt that Bear is the person cap tured in the video at vari ous businesses. She said the videos were dark and it was difficult to discern someone’s face or clothing. In some of the videos the individual was wearing a face mask and had a hood up. She also pointed out that in some of the videos the clothing was different.

“There’s no direct evi dence it was Eugene Bear,” said Mischuk.

Judge Mokuruk re served his verdict until Fri day.

Nature is Awesome

There are many species of gulls. The four most common in Saskatchewan are the ring-billed gull, the California gull, the herring gull and the Franklin gull. I love the cries of the gull and how they help the farmer by eating grasshoppers. They also clean up the environment by eating food scraps and carrion. Their flight skills are remarkable as they soar and dive for pleasure and food. Gulls were still in the Battlefords on Monday, Oct. 31. The gull in the photo was just about to land. Design all around. | Photo and text by Jim McLane.

Health care shortages raised again in leg

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

The challenges in the health care system seen over the summer were a prime topic during Tues day’s question period.

Opposition Leader

Carla Beck grilled Premier Scott Moe over the staffing shortages seen across the province, particularly in rural areas.

The party’s focus on Tuesday was the shortage in obstetricians and an esthesiologists, as well as

nursing professionals.

According to the Han sard account, Beck called the health care system “in crisis” and asked Moe if he agreed with his Health Minister Paul Merriman “that there’s nothing wrong with the system.”

Premier Moe responded that “we are seeing a very challenging time in our health care systems across the board after two very challenging years of fac ing a global pandemic …” and also pointed to their response with “the most ambitious health human resource action plan in the nation, Mr. Speaker.”

Moe then suggested the federal NDP had a role to play and asked the Op position leader, “with her strong relationship with the federal leader,” if she had asked federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to “advo cate for a full funding part ner in the federal govern ment in the Canada Health Transfer.”

Craig family to be inducted into business hall of fame

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The Craig family will be inducted into the Bat tlefords Business Hall of Fame as part of the 23th BBEX Awards gala celebration, hosted by the Battlefords and Dis trict Chamber of Com merce and the Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards commit tee.

The Craig family has a long and storied history of owning and operating businesses in the Bat tlefords to the benefit of many residents, its em ployees and the commu nity as a whole, states the chamber in a press re lease. From the early days

as Craig Bros. through Craig & Co., to now a new generation of Craig family businesses — Jor dan with Craig’s Boutique and Leah with Drift Well ness & Beauty, the family has a business imprint in the Battlefords that spans nearly 100 years.

The BBEX committee, in making its decision to induct the Craig family into Battlefords Business Hall of Fame, cited in part the longevity, success and family continuity of the businesses as key factors in their decision.

Committee chair Dana Rissling noted, “We are excited to an nounce the Craig family as the inductee to the Hall

of Fame. I, personally, would like to take this op portunity to congratulate the Craig family on this very deserving honour and also to thank them for being part of and for con tinuing to be part of our business community.”

The induction will take place as part of the BBEX Awards gala on Nov. 9 at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. This will be the second induc tion to the Battlefords Business Hall of Fame.

The first induction to the hall of fame occurred on the 25th anniversary of BBEX in 2018, when the Libby family and Mil banke Flowers were hon oured.

Lloydminster court converting back to full-time courthouse

By Lisa Joy Staff Reporter

Lloydminster, Sask., court will revert back to a Provincial Court with a fully operational reg istry office after being knocked down to a cir cuit court last year.

On Friday, Bronwyn Eyre, Minister of Justice and Attorney General made the announcement as part of Access to Jus tice Week in Saskatch ewan.

“We have listened to the concerns of people and law enforcement in Lloydminster and sur rounding areas about the loss of the registry office and increase in case vol umes,” said Eyre.

“We believe this will improve efficiency, ac cess to justice and speed of justice, and signifi cantly decrease travel to North Battleford for citi zens, court staff, judges, lawyers, and RCMP of

ficers,” she added.

The Lloydminster court will be open fulltime Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People can once again pay fines, as well as file small claims and other court documentation in Lloydminster.

A total of five provin cial court staff and five deputy sheriffs will be hired on a full-time ba sis to operate the facil ity. These jobs will soon be posted publicly on the Government of Saskatch ewan jobs site.

The provincial gov ernment currently leases the Lloydminster Court house building and will renew the lease for an other five years.

Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young said she was thrilled to see the courthouse regain its per manent designation.

“Today’s announce ment will not only im prove access to court ser

vices, it will also generate jobs and ensure equal ac cess to justice for every one in our communities.”

In 2021, Lloydminster Provincial Court became a circuit point location served by the North Bat tleford Provincial Court, after 35 years as a per manent Provincial Court location. The Battlefords Bar Association had criti cized the move saying it was a step backward, de creased access to justice, and would have a nega tive impact on residents in Onion Lake, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone and surrounding areas who already travelled to Lloy dminster.

Since Lloydminster borders the provinces of Saskatchewan and Al berta, there are two pro vincial courthouses in the city. The RCMP station is on the Alberta side of Lloydminster but has ju risdiction over both Lloy dminster, Sask., and Lloy dminster, Alta.

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The Competition Bureau is not doing its job

By Sylvain Charlebois

Canada’s Competition Bureau has decided to investi gate the Canadian food industry, specifically our grocery sector. Better late than never, I suppose.

For years, many called for such an investigation while recognizing that the Bureau has little authority or power over anything. Even its new director admitted to the problem of powerlessness. For instance, the Bureau can’t force any company to submit any body of evidence for the upcoming study.

It’s sad that the Bureau waited until food inflation became a political hot potato to call for an investigation.

But make no mistake: this study is all about the Bureau, nothing more. It needs a different approach and a new perspective on things and clearly requires more knowledge about the food industry. When evaluating mergers and acquisitions, the food industry deserves a longitudinal analysis – observing the same participants over a period of time – to better appreciate how consoli dation can impact sectors over time, as we’ve seen in groceries and processing. Limited competition can work if independents and smaller players remain somewhat sheltered from overbearing market forces. Miscalculated compromises can only lead to regulators overlooking our market’s most fundamental element, the consumer.

Consumers in many cities now have only one grocer, with fewer in-store choices due to the continuous pressure imposed on food processors, especially smaller opera tors. Many have given up. Unlike other industries, food manufacturers must pay grocers to do business with them. Listing fees, marketing costs, and the list goes on – a foreign concept for people who may not understand the economics of food distribution.

Canadians should not expect significant changes to the industry coming from the study anytime soon. For years, the Bureau has rubber-stamped deals and investigated accusations of collusion countless times, with limited suc cess. Chocolate, salmon, and of course, bread are some examples. That needs to change.

Consumers were insulted in 2017 when Canadians learned about Loblaws’ bread price-fixing scheme – an ethical blunder by our country’s number one grocer. When it offered $25 gift cards as compensation, every thing seemed forgotten and forgiven. Not quite. With higher food prices, the bread price-fixing scandal rapidly became a moral issue for Canadians.

The bread price-fixing investigation actually started in 2015 when Loblaws admitted its wrongdoing. For 14

years, from 2001 to 2015, it, along with Weston Baker ies, owned by Weston Companies at the time, admitted to fixing bread prices in Canada. The scheme allegedly included five more companies; all denied involvement. After seven years, we still haven’t seen anyone being ac cused or fined. Competition laws prohibit collusion, and companies can receive fines of up to $25 million and 14 years in prison. But without a watchdog watching, the Bureau has a lot of unfinished business.

Canadians are violently voicing their frustration, singling out grocers, mainly Loblaws, as the inflation boogeymen. The evidence of profiteering is weak at best, but it doesn’t matter. Even reporters from other countries couldn’t believe the backlash against Loblaws when it opted to freeze prices last week for its No Name prod ucts. Loblaws is arguably the most hated grocer in the world.

This is no accident. Canadians have an awkward relationship with grocers for one simple reason – many feel unprotected and left hanging high and dry. Because the Bureau is idle on so many fronts, Canadians have been left to take matters into their own hands, and who can blame them?

It’s different in the United Sta; it can take just a few months between lawmakers accusing food companies and getting them to write cheques to consumers. This happened in the case of JBS, the meat packer, which paid US$52.5 million to settle a price-fixing lawsuit. U.S. lawmakers are also pushing back on the $24.6 bil lion U.S. Kroger-Albertson deal, arguing it would create a monster of a grocer with a 15 per cent market share.

The new company may be forced to let go of up to 375 stores and create a rival to get regulatory approval.

This would never happen in Canada under the cur rent regime. And by the way, both Loblaws and Empire/ Sobeys already have more than 15 per cent of the Cana dian market. The Bureau is sleepwalking through these deals.

The report should be complete by June 2023. Hope fully, the Bureau will give itself a road map for funda mental changes that will provide it with more authority to apply more rigour to any case presented before it. But before that, the Bureau will need to do some soulsearching.

Let’s call it like it is. Canadians deserve it.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agrifood analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

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Consumers in many cities now have only one grocer, with fewer in-store choices due to the continuous pressure imposed on food processors

A Whole Lotta Shakin’

By R.H. Wood North Battleford

tons yet deep er in debt” is the theme of the 1946 mildly melodious lament written and sung by Merle Travis and made famous by Tennessee Ford. The theme, so rel evant today, is countered by Mr. Trudeau’s desire for forgiveness when he said he doesn’t think about monetary policy. This is painfully obvious when one studies the Corin thia Hotel pay-by-return (how charming) bill for £281,400 submitted to the Canadian High Commis sion. This was incurred over nine nights by some of the delegation to our late Queen’s funeral. Taxes and gratuities are not known nor are costs for victuals – I presume the group self-catered or ate at McDonalds or received

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a discount for the lobby entertainment provided by Justin and his travelling pianist. Our G.G. denies occupying the River Suite costing $6,000 U.S. per night ($7,200 CDN) with complimentary butler service, river view and marble bathroom. Who did occupy it, is a state-

room secret.

Ten years ago, Minister Bev Oda was hounded from office over a $16 glass of orange juice con sumed at the less-classy Savoy. In contrast to the extravagance incurred on this solemn occa sion, during which Justin entertained, Mr. Biden slummed for free at the American Embassy. Jerry Lee Lewis the entertainer has passed away – he sang, shook and shaked and played the piano with prodigious passion and his posterior. Justin would have been outclassed.

It should be known by all that the numeral 6 is the lowest possible perfect integer being equal to the sum of its proper divisors. For no particular reason other than I promised a lady that the number 6 would feature this week, here it is in action.

We have had some six years of Mr. Trudeau culminating in unheardof deficits and a national debt which requires an annual interest payment of $26.9 billion and which is set to increase to $42.9 billion by 2026-2027. Last year’s deficit was $90 billion, and the national debt has doubled to $1.2 trillion (Public Account of Canada figures).

The Bank of Canada has already raised its prime rate six times this year. Mortgage rates are set to reach just below six per cent. Inflation has fallen from 10 per cent to perhaps six per cent which, of course, is cumulative.

The inquiry into the Emergency Measures Act is scheduled to last another six weeks and will no doubt reveal questions about its necessity. Its scope and power extend ing into the personal bank accounts of modest sympathizers could be

regarded by some as steps away from martial law. It was hastily repealed be fore reaching the Senate.

Britain’s short reign P.M. Liz Truss initiated fiscal measures not approved by Parliament and self-immo lated in six weeks. Let us hope that Chrystia can do better.

It is six weeks before

the two-week Christmas period begins when joy will supplant the depres sion of 2022. My personal wish is for world peace and resolution to the con flict in Ukraine before it spreads. There is a whole lot of shaking going on in Europe. Indefensible Canada should not draw attention to itself.

Abetting foreign ownership should be called out as treason

Dear Editor

For many years, have wanted to find the words to indicate that, no matter what the political party they represent, there have been several Canadian governments which I’d like to call, well, here’s the right word: traitorous.

The Oxford dictionary tells us that word means “false to his allegiance or acts disloyally (to country, king, etc.).”

Foreign companies do not walk in and buy up Canadian companies without the co-operation of the government, nor do they walk in and plant themselves down in a comfy position to run certain sec tions of a country’s businesses.

We no longer own our railroads. The sale of our northern railway leading to Churchill, Man. was, to me, frightening. The U.S. company, Omnitrax, soon let the railway fall apart. The northern port of Churchill could not operate, not to haul wheat or to take in supplies to the people. What government, in its stupidity, would leave our northern border port helpless,

when we know there are other countries that have an eye on our far north.

Canadians bought back the railway and rebuilt it. In 2020, I believe, a train arrived in Churchill after four years of silence and the postmistress wished she could have left her job to kiss the engine. (Doesn’t say much for the engineer.)

Canada has no longer any Canadianowned grain handling systems. I clear recall a television program showing a farmers’ meeting in a certain state in the United States. One farmer walked up to the camera, took a microphone and said clearly, “Canadian farmers don’t let the Such and Such elevator company in.”

Too late, the Canadian government had already done just that. Those farmers were in the state where the multi-million aire family lived who own the Such and Such company.

(Mind you, I recall that clip so vividly because all the farmers in the room were wearing loud, checked shirts. Since Canadians usually ape the United States,

Moe apologizes for Thatcher’s Throne Speech appearance

Continued from Page 1 circles, in our communities and across the province.”

“The message that was conveyed by the atten dance of Mr, Thatcher at the throne speech is not a message that is acceptable to Saskatchewan people, nor is it indicative of the direction of a government that has a duty to provide leadership on such an im portant issue.

“This individual was

invited by a government MLA and while I do not re view or do I approve MLA invitation lists, as premier and as leader of the gov ernment caucus, ultimately I am responsible.

“To all of those who at tended the speech from the throne, to all the members of this assembly, and to all the people of Saskatch ewan, I offer my unequivo cal apology.”

The apology in the

assembly from Moe came five days after Thatcher, convicted in 1984 of the murder of his exwife JoAnn Wilson but paroled in 2006, attended Wednesday’s throne speech.

Thatcher’s appearance touched off a firestorm of controversy and criticism over the next several days, which did not let up even after Moe’s remarks in the assembly.

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it wasn’t long before that seemed to be formal dress here.)

Landowners in Canada let the won derful Wheat Pools be taken and those responsible for masterminding that rode off into the sunset with bags of gold.

The last grain-handling company (which, by its name seems intent on also owning land) to be allowed in comes from one of the most viciously run countries in the word And they are doing a roaring trade, having filled the vacuum we allowed to be created.

Canada once had its own machinery companies, car companies, oil companies.

There’s nothing wrong with foreign investment. Canadians invest elsewhere, and it those cases they are the foreigners and, in some cases, have left a track of human misery and of pollution.

Foreign ownership is quite another situation, however.

The latest I’ve heard is the most fright ening and I’m puzzled because I came across this in a little newspaper published

daily in the city west of me.

If the following is fact, why have we the Canadian people not heard?

A foreign country with a terrible reputation in human relations and in the environment is set to acquire a logging company in British Columbia. Actually, it isn’t a country, it’s another multimillion aire family in Asia.

Clear cutting thousands of acres of rain forest where rare creatures try to live, destroying the livelihoods of native people, this is their record.

So, we can’t even own and try to protect the forests. As one young person said, “Why don’t the people vote on these things?”

More and more people I find agreeing with me when I say, “The political party system is responsible for pork-barreling corruption. I’ll scratch your back, you scratch mine and so on.”

Dare I add the words “and treason.”

Christine Pike Waseca

Battleford veterans banners now number 111

Staff Friday saw the unveil ing of Battleford’s Veter ans Banner Program for 2022, held at the Alex Dill abough Centre.

for the event, Tim Popp, vice-president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9, Battleford, and vice-chair of the Fred Light Museum,

veteran banner program has taken off in our prov ince and many communi ties have adopted this as a tribute to the brave men and women who enlisted to serve in time of world conflict.”

total to 111. Along with the banners, booklets have been produced to give a brief biography of each veteran.

“The

This is the fourth year of the banner program in Battleford, he said, and this year there were 14 new banners bringing the

“We can read names on war memorials or see veterans March proudly in parades wearing their service medals,” said Popp. “This banner pro gram brings more visual attention to the veterans who served our country in wartime and to some who never returned. only to be buried in lands from afar. It is a way of saying thank you for your service.”

The banners will hang on lampposts in Battleford until mid-November.

The program was first launched by the Fred Light Museum and is un dertaken in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 and the Town of Battleford.

10th Anniversary Celebrations

Miniature example of the original banners to be hung on light posts in the town of Battleford. | Photos by Averil Hall/Freelance Photographer

Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, Legion No 9 President Esther Delainey and manager of the Fred Light Museum Bernie Leslie are piped in for the ceremony.

Grade 4 class from Battleford Central School recite the poem In Flanders Field by John McCrae.

This uniform was worn by the late Lieut-Colonel James Francis (Stocky) Edwards who was an ace fighter pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Twin Rivers Curling Club has planned a number of bonspiels and events to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary. Members of the Battlefords Hotels Association recently announced their sponsorship of $10,000. This money will help the club promote events and bring even more xpeople to the Battlefords. In the photo are Al Gabert (Twin Rivers Curling Club board president), Kelly Fluney (Gold Eagle Lodge), Darin Manegre (Comfort Inn and Suites) and Attiq Rehman (Canadian Motel). | Photo courtesy Twin Riv ers Curling Club

24 of 7,000 Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medals for the B’fords

Of the 7,000 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Ju bilee Medals to be given out in Saskatchewan, 24 were given out locally Fri day of last week. The pre sentation took place at the Western Development Mu seum in North Battleford.

The Crown in Canada has a long history and in stituting commemorative medals during impor tant years, notably during Coronation years, Jubilee years and on the anniver sary of Confederation.

The first such anniversary commemorative medal awarded to Canadians was the commemorative medal for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. This was followed one de cade later by the first Dia mond Jubilee medal, struck for Queen Victoria’s Dia mond Jubilee.

In Canada, since the 1935 Silver Jubilee of King George V, commemorative medals have been awarded to recognize all manners of service to Crown and country, be it at the local, provincial, national or in ternational levels.

As part of the 70th an niversary of Her Majesty ascending the throne as Queen of Canada, this long tradition creating com memorative medals has continued. In the absence of a federal platinum ju bilee medal program, six provinces have established jubilee medals of their own, each with the same ribbon, overall design and criteria. The design of the medal was approved by Her Majesty The Queen at Windsor Castle on May 17, 2022.

The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Saskatche wan to honour Her Majesty for her service to Canada, while also recognizing the significant contributions and achievements of Sas katchewan citizens.

At the event in the Bat tlefords, remarks were of fered by the Honourable Tim McLeod, provincial secretary of the govern ment of Saskatchewan and MC was Jason Quilliam, Chief of Protocol for the Government of Saskatch ewan.

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The Honourable Tim McLeod, provincial secretary for the Government of Saskatchewan, presents a medal to Jane Shury. | Photos by Averil Hall / Freelance Photographer

Ben Christensen for volunteer service.

Randy Patrick for public service.

Larry Gabruch for volunteer service.

Annette McGovern for services to immigration.

Roger Giesbrecht for volunteer service.

Bill Kennedy for public service.

Tavia Laliberte for service to business and commerce.

Lori Ann Whitecalf for public service.

Rob Rongve for volunteer service.

Wayne Semaganis for public service. Timothy Gitzel for public service.

Ester Delainey for volunteer service.

Darcy Woofitt for volunteer service.

Jim Ramsay for services to sports.

Joan Anderson for Floyd Anderson (posthumous) for volunteer service.

Linda Machniak for volunteer service.

Rosemarie Falk for services to politics

Richard Porter for public service.

Sherry Legacy for volunteer service.

Gordon Brown for Marilyn Clark (posthumous) for volunteer service.

Shawn Haas for volunteer service.

Peter Fry for volunteer service.

Tanya Aguilar-Antiman for public service.

Local Saskatchewan discovered Sask. Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame lauds history

By Miguel Fenrich Staff Reporter

Dave Shury loved his tory; that was a fact. He was an author, historian and lawyer, but Shury also had an undeniable passion for baseball. He loved it. Shury spent decades of his life engaged in baseballcentred research, all for free.

Saskatchewan’s Base ball Hall of Fame and Museum owes its creation primarily to Dave Shury. And his wife, Jane’s, con tinuance of its operations is rooted in a passion for the sport.

“It didn’t matter if it was here, or Timbuktu, or New York, baseball, that was it,” Jane Shury said, speaking on her late husband’s pas sion for the museum that he founded.

Saskatchewan is a hot bed for baseball, and it’s been that way for over 100 years, Shury says. The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened in 1983 to preserve the history of baseball in the province while also ex ploring its depth and rich ness in the Battlefords.

“The purpose is to col lect memorabilia of our very, very rich baseball history,” Shury said, add ing that “the second reason

is to honour those who pro vided history. That’s why we have the induction.”

Shury added that peo ple come to see their uncle, grandpa or great-grandpa.

Saskatchewan’s love of baseball began in the 1800s when Battleford was the capital of the NorthWest Territories. The first recorded baseball game in Western Canada was played in Battleford on the grounds of Fort Battl eford on May 31, 1879. The game took place between the North West Mounted Police and the townspeo ple. The winner of that infamous game is still un known.

In 2004, when Battl eford celebrated its 100th year, the town of Battleford hosted a replay with origi nal costumes and rules from over 140 years ago.

When asked about the game, Shury said she’d never forget it.

“When I went back to my car, there was some thing stuck on my aerial. It was a little angel, and it had a baseball. To this day, I’ve never found out who put it there. It’s hanging in my car.”

Saskatchewan’s love of baseball continued into the 1900s, with easy accessi bility as the main reason for its prevalence.

“Baseball was some thing anyone could play. It didn’t cost money to make a diamond, whether it was in a town, city or a farm yard,” Shury said, adding that everyone could par ticipate in a baseball game at any time.

In the 1950s, the sport became significantly more organized with the creation of Canadian and Saskatch ewan baseball associations.

“Little by little, towns started playing together — sports days, tourna ments, and the fair in Sas katoon. At the fair, the biggest thing for decades was what? The baseball tournament. This brought in all kinds of teams and people,” Shury said.

Soon, barnstorming be gan. Barnstorming is de scribed as teams gathering together and travelling to neighbouring towns seek ing a game over the course of days.

“Back in those days, they wouldn’t have the transportation or the com munication.”

Shury recalls a time when Satchel Paige and several other AfricanAmerican baseball players came to Saskatchewan on tour and barnstormed up to North Battleford.

“It was a Sunday af ternoon, and we’d had a

regular game at the park in North Battleford. Satchel Paige and his all-stars came, and they wanted to find some baseball players for a game. So, they were put into the hotels, and they were put into the res taurants to eat. Everything was free. That was very dramatic.

“Lots of people came to the game, and the ball club gave all the profits to the team. They also arranged a game at Unity the next afternoon. Unity also gave them all the profits, so they had enough money to re turn to the States.”

Later, a baseball player from Southern Saskatch ewan wanted to go with the African-American play ers back into the United States. He wasn’t allowed due partly to the segrega tion laws at the time.

“That’s back decades, a lot has developed since then.”

Satchel Paige was given an honorary induction in 1991.

“Then came the semi-

pro baseball years. And that was great baseball. It was the highlight … you’d have thousands of people in a little place,” Shury said, thinking back.

In the 1970s, the Ca nadian National Beaver Baseball Championship was held in the Battlefords, where Wayne Gretzky’s childhood baseball team from Ontario won.

“He was a good pitch er, and he was as good a baseball player as he was a hockey player, though his dad convinced him hockey would be better in the end.”

Today, baseball in Sas katchewan is changing. There are more major league players and more kids in minor league base ball.

The museum has started digital preservation initia tives, starting with digitiz ing the Sask. Historical Baseball Review books started by Dave Shury in 1984.

“There are stories for everything. That’s what we’re trying to do with our digital preservation,” Shury said, adding that it would take hours to ex plain all the stories in the building.

Shury added that the museum does a lot for the community, saying, “We bring a lot of people into town. In 2019, we had 500 people at our induction; 99 per cent of them are from out of town or province.”

The oldest histori cal society in Saskatch ewan is also in Battleford. Battlefords North West Historical Society is cur rently undertaking a fund raising initiative to create a Sask. Legacy Hospital Trail with 10 kilometres of bricks saved from the Sas katchewan Hospital brick chimney. The committee, chaired by Shury, will host their inaugural event in November.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the year, closed weekends and holidays. For more information, visit their website, email them at saskbaseballmuseum@ sasktel.net or call 306-4461983.

The Saskatchewan Museum & Baseball Hall of Fame pictured with the biggest baseball bat in Canada.

A collection of baseball mitts used by players around Saskatchewan.

A collection of trophies from across Saskatchewan. | Photos by Miguel Fenrich

Chris Odishaw, owner of Battleford Furniture, is helping out Battlefords Humane Society again. After sponsoring a 20k cat room in their new building, Odishaw has donated a brand-new pet fur washer and dryer to the organization. “We’re ecstatic. He’s [Odishaw] always been a huge supporter of us. It’s just one more way that he shows his support for us,” Michelle Spark, shelter coordinator, said. Odishaw commented on the donation, saying, “Maytag introduced the new pet hair washer and dryer, but where better to test it than the humane society.” Odishaw also sponsored the community cat room that will be built into the Humane Society’s new facility, which amounts to a 20,000 donation. Climbing structures, cat trees and toys will be built into the community cat room, and the organization’s cats will be allowed to roam free in the space. “I’m a supporter of the humane society, we’re one of the sponsors for their new building, we’ve done the ‘sponsor a cat’ promotion … we’re just trying to make a difference in the world,” Odishaw said. “One pawprint at a time,” Sparks added. | Photo by Miguel Fenrich

Details emerge about SLGA exit from retail

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

Overshadowed in the uproar over Colin Thatch er’s appearance at the Speech from the Throne was the announcement last week that the 34 Saskatch ewan Liquor and Gaming Authority stores will be closing.

But that news was not lost on SLGA employ ees and union members. They staged a protest the next morning outside the Saskatchewan legislature in opposition to the move.

The unions were pro testing job losses associ ated with the impending closure of the remaining government-owned SLGA liquor storesSLGA minis ter Lori Carr outlined some further details on what the process will be.

In speaking to report ers, Carr confirmed that 284 full time equivalent jobs will be impacted. The actual closing dates will vary, but all stores will be closed by March 31, 2023.

Physical assets, includ ing 19 buildings owned by SLGA, fixtures and equipment, will be sold in a separate process. The province states that SLGA will work with the Sas katchewan Government

and General Employees’ Union to negotiate a work force adjustment plan for affected employees.

The indication from Carr is the first stores will close in January when the lease is due. But they will still be operating through Christmas this year.

As for the retail per mits associated with the 34 stores, those will be sold to new private operators in a public online auction process beginning in early January 2023. Anyone who wishes to bid can do so, but they must still qualify to hold a commercial liquor permit by passing the good character references and other requirements. Carr said the bidding will only be on the license itself, not on the physical buildings where the liquor stores are located.

Not impacted is SLGA’s Distribution Centre. SLGA will also continue to oper ate as wholesaler of bever age alcohol as well as reg ulator of liquor, gaming and cannabis.

In the legislature Thurs day during Question Pe riod, Minister Carr further explained some of the ra tionale for why the 34 re tail stores are closing, as stated in Hansard:

“Mr. Speaker, the 34

stores that comprise SLGA retail have seen their net income decline by 96 per cent since 2018. This is expected to continue to de cline, and that SLGA retail will begin to lose money in the coming years. Current ly it makes up less than one per cent of SLGA revenue, contrary to what members opposite think. Profits in ’21-22 were $3.2 million, with projections for ’22-23 at $395,000.

“Initial estimates indi cate it would take signifi cant capital spending to make SLGA retail outlets competitive again, with no guarantee that this spend ing would result in a re turn in investment. This is money that could go to wards new schools, hospi tals, or even highways, Mr. Speaker.”

It turned out to be a testy exchange with Oppo sition critic Aleana Young over the SLGA closures. Young criticized the Sask Party’s job creation perfor mance, but when she point ed out that “firing hundreds and hundreds of workers across the province is ac tually going to make the jobs numbers worse,” Carr responded by pulling out a few quotes on the topic.

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Speech from the Throne 2022 Growth That Works For Everyone

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Art Notes

Passion for art recognized by home community

By Pam Beaver Battlefords Art Club

Drawing mandalas has been a passion of mine for a long time, and then I discovered the vibrant colours of

ink.

Each process, the inking and mandala drawings are meditative art forms, which I find rewarding. The result ing combination is a beautiful piece of art like no other!

When I begin a painting, I’m inspired by colours and the flow of ink. I’m never certain when I begin a piece of art what the process will reveal, it’s usually something uniquely beautiful.

I create art to please myself, and am very happy when others also enjoy it.

Most recently I was commissioned by the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce to create art that will be awarded at the upcoming Battlefords Business Excel lence (BBEX) awards night.

I am very honoured indeed that my art will be recog nized by my home community.

An enthusiastic ski instructor, I taught many winters at Table Mountain and Marmot Basin, Jasper. Having been a member of the Jasper Artists Guild, I was eager to join the Battlefords Art Club where I share my passion of alcohol ink and the meditative drawing of mandalas with fellow artists.

I enjoy the easy companionship of my colleagues on Tuesdays and look forward to a less covid world where we can share our art more widely within the community. If you feel artistically inclined at all, contact us at battleford sartclub@gmail.com and come on down!

Spooky Halloween howlers sing with Norman Foote

By Miguel Fenrich Staff Reporter

Norman Foote toured western Canada, and with roots in Saskatch ewan he was excited to come to the Dekker Cen tre. With a choir formed by Bready Elementary School students, children and their families were brought clos er to the performing arts in North Battleford.

Recounting the start of his musical career, Foote shared a story from his elementary school days at his Dekker Centre show on Oct. 28. While playing on the playground, his peers warned him of the infa mously grouchy Grade 4 teacher, Mrs. Wiley.

“Out on the playground, kids told me, ‘Wait until you get to Grade 4. She’s really mean. She’s really mean,” Foote said.

After seeing Mrs. Wi ley in the hallway with a grouchy expression, Foote dreaded his way through summer vacation.

On the first day of school, and with his mother forcing him to continue go ing to school, Foote started Grade 4.

“In class, nobody moved. We put out books on the desk and kept them neat and tidy. No one ever chewed on a pencil, and when she gave us home work we went straight home and did it before go ing out to play. At recess

we lined up, and everyone behaved themselves, every one was polite and no one talked out of turn.”

One day, Mrs. Wiley told the class that they would be having a music appreciation day and in structed them to stand up one at a time and sing their favourite song.

“Looking back, I think Mrs. Wiley was tired. It was Friday afternoon,” Foote said.

When it was his turn to sing, Foote stood up, para lyzed. He couldn’t think of a song.

“Suddenly, a miracle happened to me. Out of thin air, I started making up my own song.”

After his song, he began

walking back to his desk, only for Mrs. Wiley to ask him if he had made it up. Terrified, Foote responded. “Yes.”

“She looked me in the face and she said ‘you keep writing songs there, mister, because you’re good at it.’”

After that day, Norman Foote started writing songs. Foote believes Mrs. Wiley was the best teacher he’d ever had.

“That was the best les son I ever had: don’t judge an older person by the look on their face.”

You can read more about the award-winning singer, songwriter, per former and puppeteer Nor man Foote on his website.

Hon. Scott Moe, Premier, MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook

Hon. Jeremy Cockrill

MLA for The Battlefords

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Artwork by Pam Beaver | Photos submitted

Norman Foote speaks to the audience at his Halloween concert at the Dekker Centre, complete with Halloween howlers from Bready Elementary School of North Battleford. | Photo by Miguel Fenrich

Cockrill enthusiastic about new session

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

MLA for The Battl efords Jeremy Cockrill is enthusiastic about being back for the fall sitting of the Legislature.

Cockrill spent a busy summer as the new Min ister of Highways, appear ing across the province at a number of highway announcements. He also spent plenty of time in his home constituency, but looks forward to being back in Regina as the Leg islature resumes.

“It’s great to be back in session,” said Cockrill, who spoke to SASKTO DAY.ca last Thursday at the legislature prior to re turning to the Battlefords for the weekend.

“We’ve been working hard throughout the sum mer to get out, engage with people in the province in all areas, and really under stand how they’re doing and what they’re hoping to see from their govern ment. I think this Throne Speech that we presented yesterday really speaks to that. I think people in the province realize we have incredible economic potential in this prov ince. Our constituents, the residents of this province, want to see us as a provin cial government try to fol low through — carry that out to the greatest possible extent. But they want to make sure that as our prov ince grows and as we have that economic opportunity, that that ends up back in our community support ing things like healthcare and education and mental health and addiction ser vices in our community.”

Cockrill said the Throne Speech was a “really direct link between the economic potential of the province, and then how that trans lates to services for people every day in their commu nities.”

One of the highlights for Cockrill from the last few weeks was the appearance in his riding of Premier Scott Moe to announce his government’s White Paper, titled “Drawing the Line: Defending Saskatchewan’s Economic Autonomy.”

“It’s always great to have the premier come to your constituency,” said Cockrill, who thanked the local Battlefords Chamber of Commerce for putting it on.

As for what the Draw ing the Line document is about, Cockrill said this: “People in this province want to ensure that them and their children and their grandchildren can be suc cessful in this province for years to come. And people in this province, whether you are in a urban set ting or an rural setting, it doesn’t matter where you live in this province, people in this province understand there are things going on at the federal level right now

in our country that are sig nificantly impacting our province’s ability to reach its full potential. And that’s really what the white paper was all about, is say ing: we have great oppor tunity, some of that caused by geopolitical issues on the other side of the world, but we have this opportu nity. Let’s let’s take full advantage of it.”

Among the highlights for Cockrill of the Throne Speech was the Saskatch ewan First Act and the oth er initiatives stemming from the White Paper, but he also made it known he found the public safety fo cus of the Speech impor tant as well.

“The Sask First Act and really the whole ‘Drawing the Line’ perspective that we’re taking as a govern ment, I think is really key because that is going to support our economic po tential, and from that flows what we can do at home in each of our communities. I think a big topic when we think of the Battlefords and the northwest of the province has been public safety, and it has been for a number of years.

“And we’re continuing to see challenges in that area. I know what’s con cerning for many people in the Battlefords and sur rounding communities is the severity of crimes that are occurring, whether that be in town or in a rural set ting.”

Cockrill welcomed the announcement of cre ation of another Crime Reduction Team that will be based out of the Battl efords. He also welcomes creation of the Saskatch ewan Marshals Service.

“That will be a group that works with the RCMP to address some of the challenges that we’re see ing in rural parts of the province, where the RCMP aren’t necessarily able to service quite as quickly as residents are looking for.“

The MLA acknowl edged that gang violence was an issue in the North west that was driving the public safety challenges there.

“That is the topic of conversation, and in recent years we’re seeing more and more influence of gangs in our communities and that’s something we need to address.”

Cockrill also noted the government took a heavy focus on that issue last year with introduction of the Trafficking Response Team and the Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team.

With the Marshals ser vice and Crime Reduc tion Team, these “are ad ditional resources to help deal with the drugs in the game today trying to get a foothold in our community and we’re trying to make the Battlefords a safe place to live and work and raise a family.”

Cockrill is also excited about what is happening with his own portfolios of Highways and the Sas katchewan Water Security Agency.

He noted the Throne Speech spoke particularly on highways and in par ticular their Growth Plan goal of improving 10,000 km of highways by 2030.

Cockrill said crews are still on the roads work ing, but by the end of the year “we’re going to be

somewhere around 3,500 km over three years that have been upgraded or im proved.”

“So we’re ahead of our goal. That’s exciting, we’re going to keep focusing on that, because as we talked about the recent success of the province in the export markets, whether that’s food, fuel or fertilizer, we need those t ransportation corridors is to be working well. And I think that’s why our government has invested so much into the highway network. I think it’s about $11.5 billion dol lars in the last 15 years to support the export op portunities that we have, and then also to make travel safer for Saskatch ewan residents.”

As for upcoming con struction projects to make those roads safer, Cock rill pointed to twinning work at the intersection of Highways 6 and 39 which will make that interchange safer between Weyburn and Regina, and continued passing lane work on high way 5 between Saskatoon and Humboldt.

Those will happen next year, but the focus right now is on getting this year’s projects done in cluding on highway 3 be tween Prince Albert and Shellbrook.

Cockrill also pointed to projects in the Battlefords

and area, including new asphalt on highway 4 to the north, improvements to roadways in Battlefords Provincial Park, as well as improvements to what Cockrill calls the “pesky Sobeys-Co-op intersection on Territorial Drive,” a ma jor project the provincial government is partnering on with the City of North Battleford under the Urban Highways Connector Pro gram.

On other items of in terest in the Battlefords, efforts continue towards resolving the situation at the primary care clinic at Frontier Centre to fill va cancies left by the depar ture of three family doc tors earlier this year.

Cockrill has been aware of the situation and says the Ministry of Health has been “working very close ly” with SHA and the local medical clinic to figure out what can be done from a recruitment side. He noted there were staffing chal lenges in Saskatchewan and across Canada as well.

“I understand that we may be close. I don’t want to spill the beans or get ahead of any of those discussions, but I know there’s been sig nificant work. I’ve been in regular contact with local SHA and administration, trying to figure out how we can get some more physi cians, family physicians, in our community.”

As well, construction continues with the major renovation at John Paul II Collegiate expected to be completed in August next year, with the province in vesting $11.5 million into that project in 2020. Cock rill said he had a chance to tour the high school earlier this summer, along with Minister Dustin Duncan and Light of Christ School Division officials, to get a sense of what’s happening there.

“As I understand the project is on time and on budget at this point,” said Cockrill. “We’re looking forward to seeing that all done.”

Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill, seen here inside the cabinet office of the Ministry of Highways at the legislature, is back in Regina for the fall sitting.

| Photo by John Cairns

“People in this province want to ensure that them and their children and their grandchildren can be successful in this province for years to come.”

Borden and District News

Seniors support early learning centre

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper Oct. 27 in the Borden Community Centre with close to 50 out to enjoy the evening, The hall was decorated in a Halloween theme by Brenda Tumbach. After the meal, Happy Birthday was sung to the celebrants present – Stew Walton and Peter Thiessen, A cheque for $1,000 was presented to the Little Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Centre, with Jil lian Orchard and Emily Saunders accepting the do nation.

Ruben Rempel intro duced the evening’s

Sonningdale and Wilf and Joan Rice from Battle ford. Ben and Wilf played guitars, Lorraine a bass guitar, Joan the keyboard and they all sang.

Borden Fire and Res cue are holding a steak night Nov. 5 in the Borden Community Centre at $25 per plate. Little Sprouts will be holding a silent

auction in the Friendship Centre at the same time.

Coming up in Borden Community Centre is a flu/COVID clinic Mon day, Nov. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a walk-in clinic so no need to book.

A Remembrance Day service will be in the Community Centre on Nov. 11 starting at 10:45

a.m. with the Borden Lions in charge of the service.

Due to the RM elec tions for Division 6 in the Friendship Club Room on Nov. 9, the regular business meeting of the club will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. The Borden Friendship Club will be starting their monthly cash

bingo nights on Wednes day, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 there will be hams and turkeys for prizes. The club is also starting up Kai ser nights again and the first one is Nov. 23 in the Club Room at 7 p.m., with a nominal fee that goes to the winners.

A number of people

from Borden and Maymont travelled to Radisson on Oct. 29 to enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Goodrich Centre hosted by the Radisson Seniors’ Club. They hold this breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. the last Saturday of each month as a fundraiser for the club and everyone is welcome. On Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. they will be hosting a music night at the Goodrich Cen tre and the Hamp Orches tra will be in attendance to entertain. On the board of Radisson Seniors’ Club are president Lisa Rascher, secretary Jeanette Pauls, treasurer Tina Hessell, Phyliss Blakeney and Peter Redekopp.

Happy anniversary to my husband, Jim Olinyk, as we celebrate 40 years Nov. 5.

Meota Duplicate Bridge Club folds

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The pretty fall colors are leaving rapidly, as we have been having windy days this month and the leaves have fallen to the ground. Kids enjoy walk ing through them and kicking them about. A few stragglers hang on but will give up soon. The combin ing seems to be finished up and some of the fall cultivation work is done in preparation for the winter snows to begin. We have still not had any snow but know it will come, soon enough.

The bridge players met at the Pioneer Hall Oct. 25 with two and a half tables. Top score went to Bea Prutti and Barbara Mitch ell followed by Albert Blais and Vern Iverson. The Thursday group, again with two and a half tables, saw top score go to A sec tion winners Anna Wald billig and Margaret Dyck. Tied for second place were Jetta and Terrance DeSilva with Jean Lowes and Fra

ser Glen. B section winners were Jetta and Terrance DeSilva.

At Valley View Towers II, Oct. 28, with three and a half tables in play, folks played Norwegian Whist. Top score went to Arlene Walker. Second was Linda Ard. Third was Dave Say ers and fourth was Faye Goll.

The next canasta gath ering is set for Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. This will be fol lowed by the Sons of Nor way meeting and a potluck supper.

The next monthly Do Drop In meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. since Nov. 11 is Re membrance Day.

The next shuffleboard Saturday will be Nov. 12. Contact Nestor Fransoo at 306-441-6164.to be sure your name is on his list.

Coffee at the Do Drop In on Wednesday morn ings is still going well, with lots of news shared and stories told, often with goodies shared, too.

The salon was closed last week as the staff is

having some health prob lems. This is a busy and much-needed service in our community. Here’s wishing them better days ahead.

Acres and acres of the white snow geese are still fattening up before leav ing for southern climes. We see fields covered with them as they feed twice a day, then go back and rest on the water. The big Can adas are coming now, too. They seem to come a bit later than the white ones.

A general meeting was held to consider the contin ued existence of the Meota Duplicate Bridge Club. A motion was made and passed to dissolve the club. A second motion was made and passed to dispose of any existing funds and of equipment and materials. A third motion was made and passed to allocate ex isting funds — one quarter to the Battlefords Union Hospital, one quarter to Meota ADRA organiza tion and one half to the Do Drop In Seniors’ Centre. All remaining equipment

Mystery Cantaloupe

It’s a mystery to this day, how cantaloupe grew in the garden of a Scott gardener. Roy Risling is a gardener and this year he planted cucumbers. Seeds spread in a few places, but the difference this year was that, surprisingly, an amount of cantaloupe grew as well, says his daughter Amanda. Here is a photo of Roy in his garden with his prized cantaloupe.

Borden Friendship Club members celebrating birthdays in October are Peter Thiessen and Stew Walton.

County Cousins, Lorraine and Ben Stenerson from Sonningdale and Joan and Wilf Rice from Battleford, entertained at Borden Friendship Club’s monthly potluck supper.

Emily Saunders and Jillian Orchard of Little Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Centre accept a $1,000 donation from Borden Friendship Club, presented by Ed Neufeld. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

and materials to be sent to the Battleford Duplicate Bridge Club. All motions were passed unanimously.

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Photo by Amanda Risling

Pie bingos continue to be well supported

who come out to enable us to provide health care as sistance in our community.

Other Events in Novem ber:

By Kathy Utri Correspondent

Congratulations to Maidstone High School’s senior girls’ team on win ning the consolation side at Holy Rosary’s volleyball tournament last weekend.

Last week’s singles stats from Maidstone Bowling

Alley: ladies – Kerry F. 228, Dorinda F. 206, Kathy B. 199; business – Melissa 206, Kaden 184, Hummer 181, Miranda 178, Aaron 171, Naomi 149; YBC ban tam – Parker 102, Anna 72; YBC junior – Noah 181; YBC senior – Jaxsen 188.

On behalf of Maid stone Health Care Auxil

iary, Dorinda Fitzsimonds thanks everyone for the tremendous support of pie bingos this fall. From seven weeks of bingo at five cents a card and 10 cents for a blackout game, a $3,244.26 profit (after rent) was realized. We’ve had pie bingos since 1960 and are grateful to those

SLGA out of retail sales

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“Mr. Speaker, I have some supportive quotes I’d like to read into the record. The first quote being, ‘I be lieve that the Saskatchewan government should phase out running any liquor stores. I honestly believe it’s time to rip the band-aid off.’ Second quote, Mr. Speaker: ‘I see the benefits of having private corporations run these stores. These private ly run stores are doing an excellent job of servicing the Saskatchewan commu nity.’ Quote number three, Mr. Speaker: ‘The SLGA should immediately consid er shifting its liquor retail permit structure to mirror that of the cannabis permit policies it holds.’

“Mr. Speaker, these quotes are from the new member from Saskatoon Meewasin and the NDP SLGA critic.”

Carr was referring to an email sent from Nathan iel Teed, who was elected in the Saskatoon Meewasin byelection in September. It was sent when Teed was still a private citizen.

In response, Young ac cused Carr of “playing cheap politics when people are going to be going with out a paycheque.”

In her scrum to report ers, Carr insisted that new jobs would be available at the private liquor stores be ing created.

“There will be lots of opportunities for private industry to buy those retail stores and there will be jobs for people in the industry,” said Carr.

Any groups of employ ees who wished to bid for retail store licenses are en couraged to do so, however Carr indicated there will not be a preference during

the auction process.

As for why profits had declined at the existing SLGA stores, Carr believed “what has happened is peo ple have choice and they’ve chosen where they want to buy their liquor.”

She anticipates all 34 permits will be sold. “So that means the same num ber of stores will be out there and I would assume

you would need the same number of employees to run those stores.”

Opposition leader Carla Beck was critical of the SLGA closures and argued the Sask Party government did not have a good record in creating full-time jobs. She pointed to a one per cent growth rate in fulltime jobs over the past de cade.

Maidstone Legion Branch No. 142 invites you to drive by the Legion Hall on Main Street for a look at the new monument. With a portion of proceeds from poppy donations over the past years, the monument was built and placed in this spot. Members are so pleased with how it turned out. Thank you to Legion members for your design –it is truly an honour to vet erans. The annual poppy campaign is now on and your support is appreciat ed. The Legion also looks forward to seeing you on Nov. 11 at the Remem brance Day ceremony in the Legion Hall with lunch following.

In their ongoing princi ple of improving the qual ity of life in our communi ty, Synergy Credit Union, Maidstone branch, was excited to donate $2,500 towards the community outdoor sports court on Ratushniak Elementary playground. This pad will have six basketball hoops, at different heights for all levels of play, as well as space to host hockey nets. Thank you for your gener ous donation, Synergy.

Paynton Seniors’ Center will again be serving cof fee Monday to Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come down to visit old friends and make some new ones.

• Jordi Johner silent auc tion (all profits to his three children) from Nov. 4 to 25 (https://www.32auctions. com/Jordi). Donations can also be made at Syn ergy Credit Union or via e-transfer to JohnerFund raiser@hotmail.com;

• Maidstone Trade Fair Committee’s Christmas market at Legion Hall Sat urday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch provided by Maidstone Quilting Squares);

• Potluck supper and All

Souls Day mass at Church of the Holy Spirit, Maid stone Saturday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.;

• “Fall back” – set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. (daylight saving time ends);

• Waseca fall supper at the community hall on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. MST (note time change);

• Waseca pie bingos at the community centre on Sunday, Nov. 13 and 20 at 1 p.m.;

• Maidstone Legion pancake breakfast Nov. 20.

Poppy sale proceeds supported the installation of this new to veterans’ monument installed at Maidstone Legion Hall. | Photos by Kathy Utri

Synergy Credit Union, Maidstone representatives Jody Zerr (Manager), Tari Rutley and Christa Dean presented a donation of $2,5000 to school principal Brennan Becotte for Ratushniak Elementary’s new outdoor sports court.

HANSON: It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Mrs. Jean Hanson on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the age of 90 years. As per Jean’s request no formal service will be held and a private family interment will take place. Jean will be survived by her family: son, Wayne (Lois) Hanson of Saskatoon, SK; nephew, Maurice (Valerie) Flink; niece, Carrie Flasch; great-nieces and nephews: Ashton (Ryan) Mackrell, Jamie Flasch (Geoff Thiell), William Flink, Noah Flink. She is predeceased by her husband, Russ Hanson; son, Bill Hanson; parents Morris and Elsie Flink. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in memory of Mrs. Jean Hanson be directed to the BUH Foundation – designated to the Palliative Care Unit Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

RAYNER: Constance ‘Connie’ Rayner, resident of Battleford District Care Centre passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 21, 2022. A Celebration of her life will be held on November 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the Battleford United Church with Reverend Jo-Ann Hills as officiant. Memorials can be donated to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan 301 2550 12th Ave, Regina SK S4P 3X1. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

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HERTES: It is with profound sadness the family of Mrs. Susan Hertes announces her passing with family by her side on Monday, October 17, 2022, at the age of 69 years after a difficult battle with cancer. The memory of her unique laughter and beautiful smile will live on in each of us forever. A Vigil of Prayer was on Friday, October 28, 2022, and a Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, October 29, 2022, both held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Phinh Do as celebrant. Interment followed at the Town of Battleford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in memory of Mrs. Susan Hertes be directed to the BUH Foundation designated to the Palliative Care Unit or to the Operating Room. She leaves to mourn her husband, Rick Hertes; son, Aaron Hertes (Dayle Haye); brothers and sisters: Bruno (Gina) Keller, George (Cheryl) Keller, Sharon (Ross) McKenzie, Bruce (Gitti) Keller, Shirley (Eric) Schell, Diane Fedler, Donna (Lorne) Nielsen, Marvin Keller; mother-inlaw, Marie Hertes; brother-in-law, Dave Hertes; sister-in-law, Sandra Hertes; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many cousins and friends. Susan was predeceased by her parents: Joseph & Theophilla Keller; brother-in-law, Ken Hertes and numerous aunts and uncles. Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium - Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

WALKER: It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Mrs. Janice Walker on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the age of 85 years. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Battlefords United Church in Battleford, SK with Reverend Jo Ann Hills officiating. Interment followed at the North Battleford City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be directed to the BUH Foundation Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8.

Janice is lovingly remembered by her family: husband, Frederick Walker; children: Robert (Lynn) Walker – Grace Walker, Anna (Majed) Khilo; Glenn (Troylene) Walker – Logan Walker (Jade Charters), Daniel Walker; Stewart (Connie) Walker-Blair Walker, Kurt Walker; Ian Walker (partner, Kelly Schmidt) – Rebecca, Ryan, Matthew Walker; Trevor (Candice) Walker – Mark, Grayson, Cameron, Finley Walker; Catherine (Bob) Bartkewich – Brayden, Brooklyn Bartkewich; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family. She is predeceased by her sons: Douglas Walker, David Walker; parents: Mary & Ernest Pierce; siblings: Frank & Robert “Bob” Pierce; in-laws: John “George” & Catherine “Ida” Walker. Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium - Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH LUCY ELAINE HOWES late of Battleford in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 17th day of November, 2022.

MIGNEAULT LAW OFFICE Barristers and Solicitors Box 520 NORTH BATTLEFORD, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 Solicitors for the Personal Representative

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LovedForeverandNeverForgotten

LovedForeverandNeverForgotten

LovedForeverandNeverForgotten

November 8th, 2020

I remember the day I met you, The day God made you mine.

I remember the day God took you, I will till the end of time.

We made our vows together, till death do us part.

But the day God took you from me, my Whole world fell apart.

A thousand prayers won’t bring you back. I know because I’ve tried.

And neither will a thousand tears ,I know because I cried.

Our Heart now has an empty space that once was filled by you. We have to ask God every day, for strength to make it through. We are thankful for the blessing of your life, and your love.

The life we shared together, Was a gift from God above.

I am holding to the promise, that one day again we’ll be.

Sharing life together, but for all eternity.

I miss you every day, Darling.

Love your wife Bonnie and family

Sheldon, Ashton, Ayden, Deanna, Wayne, Thomas, Jess, Remi, Skylar, Chantal, Natayha Wriley, Lydia, Wyntr, Shawn, Sharona, Natelka, Ty, Krystiyan, Andreya

Peter Lindeman

Andrew Nick Sendecki 1942-2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE ESTATE of JOANNE ELLEN NELSON, late of Mervin, Saskatchewan,

ALL CLAIMS against the

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November at The Club

We are now days away until our 22nd Annual Gala: “A Comeback to that Soundtrack”! This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and if you have been a member, volunteer, or a supporter of the club, you know how vital this event is in opening doors of opportunities, being able to provide healthy meals, fun activities and learning experiences for our members! This night will be an incredible, heartwarming and fulfilling night for all of you!

With that said, we INVITE you all to our 22nd Annual Gala on November 17th, 2022, at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. Cocktails start at 5:30pm and supper at 6:00pm. We will be having live and silent auctions as well as raffles and draws! Plus, a great meal catered by Blend Restaurant & Bar. Make sure to check our website for more information on how to be a sponsor, purchase a table/ticket and/or be a part of our volunteer team! www.bgcbattlefords.ca

What’s Happening:

• November 11th – CLOSED: Our office and programs will be closed for Remembrance Day.

• November 16th – Early Dismissal Day. Just a reminder that programming will begin as soon as class is dismissed. For more information, check out our website: www.bgcbattlefords.ca

• November 17th – BGC Battlefords 22nd Annual Gala

• November 28th – Non- School Day. Just a reminder that BGC Battlefords is open during non-school days at our main site from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Check out our website or Facebook page for more information/announcements: www.bgcbattlefords.ca

• DROP-IN PROGRAM: Become a member now! This program began on September 1st and runs Monday to Friday from class dismissal-8:30pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Nutritious snacks, supper and evening snacks are included at no extra charge. Visit our website (www.bgcbattlefords.ca) to register!

A special thank you to everyone who attended Carrie’s Funeral, to the St.Josephs C.W.L ladies who served the lunch, to all members of the choir for the music and to everyone who helped us through this difficult time.

Justice and Jayde Day Charles and Erna Day and all family members

The New Horizons had their Golf Wind-up,

Great Day of Golfing and a Delicious Turkey Supper, on Monday, Sept 26, 2022

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Ø Innovation Credit Union Saturday Program is every Saturday and will be running throughout this month except for November 12th. ICU Saturday Program is from 1:00-4:00pm (a hearty snack is provided). Membership forms can be found on our website at www.bgcbattlefords.ca. Can’t attend in person? Don’t forget to stop by the Club to pick up your ICU Saturday Program @ Home kit!

Ø Memberships are only $5, and this ensures that you have access to our Drop-in Program and all Special Programs! Remember, Special Programs are FREE OF CHARGE for our members.

• Satellite Site Before & After School Programs are open Monday to Friday (excluding STAT Holidays). Available at Bready, EMBM (Before & After School Programs) and Holy Family Schools (After School Program) on school days. These programs are registration-based, fee-for-service. For more information, head on over to www.bgcbattlefords.ca.

• Special Programs have started and are running throughout this school year!

Ø Girl Power, offered in partnership with the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre, will start on November 7th. This program is for identifying pre-teen and teen girls, from 1014 years of age. Registrations are still open! This is a free of charge service to all members! Visit our website for more information and registration (www.bgcbattlefords.ca).

Ø 2BBoys, Hip Hop and our Music Program (piano and guitar) are underway, and we are so grateful to our parents for signing up their kids for these great programs!

Ø For more information on our Special Programs, here’s our Special programs page link: www.bgcbattlefords.ca/ourprograms/special-programs/

Ø Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms for special announcements for our Special Programs!

• Do you have extra recyclables that need to go to Sarcan but do not want to stand in line? Consider donating your recyclables to BGC Battlefords. We have registered for Drop and GO service. Just enter our phone number (3064450002) and follow the directions to get your tags. It is quick and easy and goes to a great cause!

• As a reminder, our school year hours of operation are as follows:

o Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

o Before School Programs: 7:30am – 8:30am (Bready & EMBM)

o After School Programs: Class dismissal – 5:30pm (Bready, EMBM &

o Drop-in Program (Main Site): Monday to Friday, class dismissal – 8:30pm and Saturdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

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RESORT VILLAGE OF AQUADEO

Public Notice –Zoning Bylaw Amendment Notification

Insurance Clerk/Broker

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Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort Village of Aquadeo (RV) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (PDA), to amend Bylaw No. 19/89, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

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/ NOMINATIONS

Notice of Call for Nominations Municipality Election

will be received by the undersigned on the 16 day of November, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at 123 Main Street, Speers, Saskatchewan, and during regular business hours on October 27th to November 15th, 2022 at 123 Main Street, Speers, Saskatchewan.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: 123 Main Street, Speers, Saskatchewan. Dated this 25th day of October, 2022.

Darrin Beaudoin Returning Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE

RM of Mervin No. 499 Public Notice –Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Mervin No. 499 intends to adopt one bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to repeal Bylaw No. 94-3 and adopt a new bylaw, known as the Official Community Plan (OCP).

INTENT:

The proposed OCP amendment will allow for the RM Council to consolidate all previous amendments into one document.

AFFECTED LAND:

The affected lands of these amendments are all lands lying within the jurisdiction of the RM of Mervin No. 499.

REASON:

The reason for the OCP amendment is to provide the following:

1. Allow for the RM Council to consolidate all previous amendments.

2. To review and update to reflect changes within the RM with future planning in consideration.

3. To update and become compliant with new provincial and federal legislation.

PUBLIC INSPECTION:

Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Mervin No. 499 Office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Council will hold a public hearing on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lions Hall located at 1st Ave, in the Town of Turtleford, SK. A participation component will be available to the public to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendment. Council will consider written and emailed comments at the meeting, along with in-person and digital representations. The deadline for receipt of requests for online representation must be received by the RM Office or the Municipal Planner by November 25, 2022. The deadline for written objections to the proposal is December 8, 2022. For additional information, please contact the Administrator at (306) 845-2045, Box 130 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 or rm499@rmofmervin.com.

Issued at the Town of Turtleford this 3rd day of November, 2022. Brenda Ottenbreit-Appleton, CAO, RM of Mervin No. 499

INTENT: The proposed bylaw would: allow and regulate accessory sleeping accommodations within a private garage; increase the allowable size of a private garage from 60 sq.m to 90 sq.m; limit the number of accessory buildings/structures to three per site; increase the maximum floor area ratio of garages relative to dwellings; the max. site coverage would be increased from 50% to 60% and clarify items which do not factor in to coverage %; and a number definitions would be added and amended related to the matters above. The proposed changes would primarily affect the R1 – Residential District.

AFFECTED LAND: The entire Resort Village would be affected by the textual amendments; however, the proposed changes would primarily affect the R1 District.

Copies of the draft bylaw are available for public viewing here: https:// https://www.aquadeo.net/ OR https://www.northboundplanning.ca/publicnotification

REASON: In response to resident inquiries and evaluation of the changing nature of resort residential development, Council is seeking to amend its ZB to accommodate accessory sleeping accommodations, and increase (with regulation) the size and area of buildings, structures, and developable area within a site. Definitions would be added and amended for additional clarity and to facilitate the proposed changes.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and map at the RV Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Copies will be available to the public at a cost or by emailing aquadeoadmin@gmail.com and asking for a copy. The office can also be reached at (306) 386-2942. A digital copy of the amendment is also available at the web addresses listed above.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 10:00 AM on November 18, 2022, in the Aquadeo Community Hall, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received prior to the day of the hearing, by the undersigned at the RV office by hardcopy or email before the hearing. Mail in submissions can be sent to Box 501, Cochin SK, S0M 0L0.

Issued by the Resort Village of Aquadeo this October 25, 2022. Betty Stephan Administrator

TENDERS

MINERAL TITLES FOR SALE

The following mineral titles are offered for sale by tender:

NE Sec 31 Twp 46 Rge 16 W3 Ext 60 Mineral Parcel 153164358 NW Sec 31 Twp 46 Rge 16 W3 Ext 69 Mineral Parcel 153164369

Coal not included. No history of mineral production. Contact: Linda Bru at 1-587-436-3227 for information.

Conditions

1. Mineral titles only. Coal excluded.

2. Lease Interest Register #123420620 to be discharged.

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 the offer is not accepted.

4. Balance of the purchase price of the successful offer to be paid to Battle River Law in Trust within 30 days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited.

5. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

6. Title sold as is. Bidders are assumed to rely solely on their own inspection.

Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: Councillor: Village of Richard Number to be elected (1)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please take note that pursuant to Section 13, The Municipalities Act, the Council of the R.M. of Cut Knife No. 439 intends to consider the initial report on a proposed bylaw to temporarily close and lease the following municipal road allowance to applicants yet to be considered, for the purpose of agricultural use for a ten-year period commencing January 1st, 2023 and ending December 31, 2032:

Township Road 44-2 between the N1/2 07-44-21-W3rd and S1/2 18-44-21-W3rd

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 November 10th, 2022 at R.M. of Cut Knife Council Chambers, 114 Broad Street in Cut Knife

Public hearing commencing at 11:00 A.M. and until 12:00 P.M. (Noon)

Resort Village of Cochin Public Notice

Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Resort Village of Cochin intends to restructure by adding the following lands to the Resort Village of Cochin from the RM of Meota No. 468 (these lands are contained in a new subdivision directly south of the Resort Village of Cochin):

AFFECTED LAND: Within NW 19-47-16 W3M: Proposed Parcel P as a part of Parcel E Plan BH3045

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please take note that pursuant to Section 13, The Municipalities Act, the Council of the R.M. of Cut Knife No. 439 intends to consider the initial report on a proposed bylaw to temporarily close and lease the following municipal road allowance to applicants yet to be considered, for the purpose of agricultural use for a ten-year period commencing January 1st, 2023 and ending December 31, 2032:

Range Road 322-0 between the SE 13-44-22-W3rd and SW 18-44-21-W3rd

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 November 10th, 2022 at

R.M. of Cut Knife Council Chambers, 114 Broad Street in Cut Knife

Public hearing commencing at 11:00 A.M. and until 12:00 P.M. (Noon)

Rural Municipality of Great Bend No. 405

NOTICE OF VOTE

Municipal Elections 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

A vote will be held for the election of a Councillor for Division No. 6 Rural Municipality of Great Bend No. 405

The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 9th day of November, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at: Division No. 6, POLL at:

Borden Community Centre, 301 First Avenue, Borden, Saskatchewan.

Official results of the election will be declared at the Rural Municipal Office, 200 Shepard Street, Borden, SK on Thursday, the 10th day of November, 2022 at the hour of 10:00 a.m.

Dated this 1st day of November, 2022.

Diane Tracksell (Returning Officer)

NOTICE OF POLL

REASON:

The parcel is adjacent to the Resort Village of Cochin and would benefit from connecting to Co chin’s existing infrastructure to provide services and access to proposed Parcel P.

PUBLIC MEETING:

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday No vember 8th at 4:30 pm at the Resort Village Of fice, 1006 Hwy 4 N, Cochin, SK to discuss the proposal.

Any persons wishing to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, stating clearly their reason for their opposition, with the administrator of the Cochin at the Resort Village Office, 1006 Hwy 4 N, Cochin, SK or sent by reg ular mail to: Box 160, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0.

A written notice of objection must be received by the administrator by Thursday November 17th, 2022 prior to 4:00 p.m.

The complete proposal may be viewed at the Village Office between Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted (off-season hours) excluding statutory holidays.

Dated at the Resort Village of Cochin, Saskatch ewan, this 7th day of October, 2022.

Landon Chambers Administrator, Resort Village of Cochin

NOTICE OF POLL

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA No. 468

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

Is hereby given that:

A vote will be held for the election of Councillor for Division 2 for the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468.

The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 9th day of November, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following location: Meota Community Complex 395 Third Street East Village of Meota

And that I will declare the result of the voting at the municipal office on Thursday the 10th day of November, 2022, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.

Given under my hand at Meota this 6th day of October, 2022.

Kirk Morrison Returning Officer

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA No. 468

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

Is hereby given that:

A vote will be held for the by-election of Councillor for Division 5 for the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468.

The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 9th day of November, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following location: Meota Community Complex

395 Third Street East Village of Meota

And that I will declare the result of the voting at the municipal office on Thursday the 10th day of November, 2022, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.

Given under my hand at Meota this 6th day of October, 2022.

Kirk Morrison Returning Officer

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The term, “pecking or der,” comes from studying a pattern of social orga nization within a poultry flock in 1921. It became accepted as an accurate observation of chickens by those raising them.

Every member of the flock is on a hierarchy ladder. There is a line of dominance with one bird at the top, a rooster, or a hen if the flock is with out a rooster. Next are the dominant birds of the flock, the older, stronger birds.

Chickens peck each other to maintain social standing within a flock. Each bird pecks another lower in the scale without fear of retaliation and submits to the pecking by

one of higher rank.

The pecking order starts when chicks are around six weeks of age. Chicks will begin rushing at each other, bumping chests and flaring feathers. At this earlyzq age, chicks are into intimidating their mates. By the time they leave the brooder, they will have established a

Often, the pecking order works, and there is harmony within the flock. There is a danger, however, if any birds are added to an existing flock. The older birds will be suspi cious of new members and can become violent toward them.

The pecking order can have a dark and deadly side because as chickens peck and intimidate each other; things can get out of hand. The farmer needs to make sure the birds do not get a taste of blood. If the pecking leads to an open wound, the wounded bird may become attacked by the other hens as they become cannibalistic. The taste of blood can result in many needless deaths.

Harmony and peace are fragile in the hen house and in our lives. The desire and need to be the person in charge can lead to absolute havoc. People want a line of dominance. Knowing who is in control and who holds power is de sirable. We find a pecking

order in families, schools, businesses, sports teams, churches, all levels of government. It can mean harmony and much need less strife.

In the Bible, we are told in Mark 10:30-45 two disciples, James and John, wanted to be next to Jesus in his authority as the leader in Jerusalem. They thought Jesus would become a king in Jerusa lem, not crucified there. So, they wanted to be one on his right and one on his left when he came into power there. Jesus said his Father, not himself, assigned the places on his right and left.

Jesus called his dis ciples together and taught them about seeking to

be at the top, ruling over others. Jesus said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials ex ercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:42-45

“The Chief character istic of Christian leaders is humility, not authority, and gentleness, not power.” John Stott from the Gospel and the End of Time.

Remembrance service to be hosted at St. Peter’s

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ing at 10:30 a.m. Legion members will also be part of school Remembrance Day services Nov. 9 and 10.

At Unity Composite High School, Warrior foot ball is now over, with the team falling short of their hopes for a provincial play off berth. Junior volleyball is also finished, with play offs wrapped up Oct. 29. Senior volleyball will play at conferences next week end to try to advance to regional playdowns. Bas ketball and UCHS curling seasons are next on the list for sports at the school. The drama team is also in the last few weeks of preparation for their winter productions.

UCHS students did their

bit to replenish food bank shelves through their Hal loween Scare Hunger cam paign as well as through their vegetable fundraiser.

Unity Public School students and their families will recognize Remem brance Day in a school ser vice set for Nov. 10 in the morning. UPS will soon be hosting student-led confer ences as it is report card season again.

St. Peter’s School, staff and students will also host a Remembrance Day Ser vice Nov. 9 in the morning

and families are welcome to join them. Student-led conferences and report cards are also on the hori zon.

Unity Curling Club sea son has also begun and, in addition to their weekly curling leagues, will al ready be hosting their first bonspiel as a sturling spiel this month.

The club will also be looking to register teams for the annual Boxing Day Spiel. Junior curlers will be back in action this month and UCHS curling will

also take to the ice. There is a junior cash spiel taking place in January.

The new indoor pool on Main Street experienced a few setbacks but the own ers will have it open soon. Winter Wonderland is set for Dec. 8, and you can contact Nicole at Unity Credit Union for event en tries, Julie at Delta Co-op for entertainment entries, Hollie at Oak and Stone Realty for window deco rating entries and Kayla at Realty Executives for pa rade entries.

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Baljennie News and Views

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

The Western Develop ment Museum in North Battleford has now closed the village down after an other busy summer. Light Up the Village is being set up for a new holiday sea son. It will open Dec. 1 at

6 p.m. and will stay open until January. There will be an entry fee per carload to view the displays.

Volunteers are helping to organize the light dis plays, and once Christmas is over, they will return to the shop to work on the stationary engines and an tique tractors.

The harvest is behind the farmers and now they are busy getting bales into the feed yards.

The weather was fa vourable for a speedy har vest and in the process, some land has been chang ing hands.

New owners have been busy bulldozing bushes

and burning. With high winds, they must be care ful with fire. Some areas are under fire bans. They are also breaking up many more acres.

It seems to have been a good year for pumpkins, with many displayed for Halloween. Hope everyone had a happy Halloween.

Residents will notice Unity Memorial Park cenotaph and paths lit up again to honour Remembrance Day.

| File photo by Sherri Solomko

5 winter hazards seniors should know about

Seniors are at risk for injury and illness in winter, and as the days get colder, it’s im portant for them to be aware of potential ha zards. Here are five threats the elderly face in winter.

1. HYPOTHERMIA AND FROSTBITE

Seniors lose body heat more quickly than younger adults. Plus, thyroid issues, dia betes, Parkinson’s disease and some medi cations make it difficult for them to detect when they’re getting too cold. Therefore, seniors should make sure to bundle up be fore heading outdoors and avoid being in the cold for long periods.

ter. They should avoid walking at night, wear boots with non-skid soles, ensure steps and sidewalks are clear of snow and place an ice pick or rubber tip on the end of their cane.

3. CAR ACCIDENTS

Roads can be treacherous in winter. If dri ving, seniors should have winter tires on their vehicle. In addition, they should keep a charged cell phone in their vehicle as well as an emergency kit with jumper cables, blan kets and first aid supplies.

4. HOUSE FIRES

Using space heaters, candles and fireplaces increases the risk of having a house fire. To prevent this, ensure heaters are placed sufficiently away from furniture and cur tains, and never leave a fire unattended. Additionally, smoke alarms should be ins pected regularly.

5. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

Turning on your furnace could trigger a carbon monoxide leak. It’s a colourless, odourless gas, so you need a carbon mo noxide detector. Symptoms of CO poiso ning include a dull headache, dizziness, shortness of breath and nausea.

By being aware of winter hazards and taking steps to prevent mishaps, seniors can stay safe throughout the season.

2. FALLING Seniors have a high risk of falling, and it’s essential they take extra precautions in win

National Senior Safety Week takes place from November 6 to 12, 2022. It’s one of eight annual campaigns run by the Canada Safety Council. For more information, visit their website at canadasafetycouncil.org.