Regional News-Optimist October 27, 2022

Jackie K releases creepy folk ballad

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“On the shores of Echo Lake as the Great War was done / She dressed in white and went to work in the sanatorium / Nurse Jane doled out tablets and help to those in need / She cleaned and fed, they coughed and bled / The valley of TB,” sings Jackie K in her latest single, “Nurse Jane,” Saskatchewan artist Jackie K, known around the Battlefords as Jackie Kroczinski, North Battleford Comprehensive High School band conductor and guitar teacher, has penned and released a creepy alt-folk ballad inspired by a tuberculosis sanatorium and a troubled nurse who worked there just in time for Halloween.

“Saskatchewan opened three TB sana toriums at the beginning of the twentieth century and one of them was located in the Qu’Appelle Valley at Fort San,” Jackie recounts. “It was a completely indepen dent space, except for coal delivery, and an early model for what we now know as Medicare.” Built in 1917, it functioned as a TB clinic till 1971.

“The building was taken over by the Saskatchewan government and was used in the summer months for the Saskatch ewan School of the Arts, which is how I came to know it. I spent three summers there. I had a blast playing both concert band and jazz music. However, it definite ly had a haunted vibe. It was known as one of the most haunted places in Canada.”

Jackie K was engaging in her usual free-write morning exercise, writing a lyric about the banana popsicles she’d eaten while attending the School of the Arts, when she decided to do some more research into the sanatorium. “I read about

Nurse Jane and her time in the building when it first opened. I can’t speak to the accuracy of the story, but it intrigued me nonetheless,” she says.

She recorded “Nurse Jane” at home, playing everything herself, including the trumpet. “I dragged my fingernails across a set of bongos to get the scratchy sounds in the last verse. It reminded me of the noises we used to hear while we tried to fall asleep,” she says.

The song was co-produced by Sean Davis Newton, with whom she worked on her 2021 EP, Look for The Little Things, which contained “Night at The Opry,” a No. 4 single on the Top 100 Country Countdown Top 100. Newton added a va riety of ghostly effects to enhance Jackie’s retelling of a tragic tale.

North Battleford’s Jackie K has released her latest single, “Nurse Jane,” a creepy alt-folk ballad inspired by a tuberculosis sanatorium in Saskatchewan and a troubled nurse who worked there. Saskatchewan artist Jackie K is known around the Battlefords as Jackie Kroczinski, North Battleford Comprehensive High School band conductor and guitar teacher, | Photo courtesy Eric Alper

City wants to deter catalytic converter theft

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

In order to deter theft, North Battleford council is looking to amend its bylaws to require catalytic converter permits in the city.

The issue came up at their regular council meet ing Monday night at Don Ross Centre. At the meet ing, council unanimously passed a resolution autho rizing administration to draft a bylaw to add a cata lytic converter definition, a catalytic converter permit and a fine for failure to provide ownership to its li censing bylaw.

The idea, according to the city’s memo on the topic, is to require people to have permits to carry catalytic converters for the purpose of lawful trade or transport. It would not be required for automotive repair, auto parts supply or transport businesses, as those are covered auto matically with a business licence.

Theft of catalytic con verters is something that

has been a serious issue seen in the city and else where in the province. Po lice departments have been noticing a spike in thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in several com munities, with criminals attracted mainly due to the value of the parts being stolen and then reselling them on the black market.

According to the city’s memo, the new bylaw pro vision will provide a meth od for the local RCMP to take any converters they find that are being trans ported without the appro priate licence, and demand proof of ownership be shown.

North Battleford’s move is modeled on changes brought in in Leduc, Alta., which amended its busi ness bylaw to require per mits for carrying catalytic converters. The permits is sued in Leduc do not have a permit fee, but those un able to provide a permit or proof of ownership can be fined $1,000 per catalytic converter.

City Manager Randy Patrick told council, “the

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business impact of this is very minimal itself. This is targeting people at the street level. Any business that is allowed to do it will be exempted from this.”

Council members spoke largely in favour of the bylaw, with councillors noting catalytic converter thefts are a serious issue.

Councillor Greg Lightfoot pointed to an issue where one of the buses that tran sit took delivery on had been delayed in arriving because the catalytic con verter was cut off.

“It was a $2,500 cost to have it replaced,” said Lightfoot, who called it a cost affecting businesses.

“This, I think, would be one tool for the RCMP to use with regards to confis cating at least the objects, and maybe getting them back to the rightful own ers,” said Lightfoot. “It might be a way to curb what’s going on.”

In response, Patrick added they plan to bring even more announcements to council about what they plan to do on the issue of catalytic converters and crime.

Councillor Kent Lind gren did wonder how this bylaw change would stop the theft of catalytic con verters from happening, and worried about red tape.

“Are we creating bylaws to be more bureaucratic, or will it actually have that long-term effect?” said Lindgren.

Councillor Ross Ma cAngus says he believes it wouldn’t stop the thefts from happening but would at least curb the activ ity. “If you’ve got catalytic converters sticking out of your backpack, you’re go ing to get stopped.”

The next step is for ad ministration to prepare the bylaw for the next meeting of council.

Bright, new facility for BRSI day program

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A major renovation of Battlefords Residential Services Inc.’s (BRSI) day program building has of ficially opened.

The Ministry of So cial Services provided $110,000 in capital fund ing for the renovation. The ministry also pro vides more than $295,000 annually for the operating costs of the day program.

Battlefords Residential Services Inc. is a community-based organization that has been supporting people with disabilities since 1986.

The 10-space day program provides support to 10 people with intellectual disabilities.

“The renovations to the BRSI Day program include an open concept, a renovated kitchen and spacious bathrooms,”

BRSI Executive Director Trudy Kern said.

“This renovation pro vides a great space for the participants from our group homes to develop to their full potential, cre ate friendships and allow staff to assist them with ease.”

This day program renovation supports the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy by creating op portunities for inclusion.

North Battleford pays tribute to former mayor

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

The City of North Battleford is ex pressing its condolences on learning of the passing of one of its former mayors. John “Barrie” Conkin was mayor of North Battleford from 1992-94. He died Oct. 12 in White Rock, Bzq.C. at age 84.

Conkin’s passing was noted by Councillor Kent Lindgren at Monday’s council meeting at the Don Ross Centre. City Manager Randy Patrick indicated the city would look into lowering their flags to half-mast in respect of Conkin.

On Tuesday, it was announced the city, out of respect for the former mayor, would lower flags at City Hall to halfmast on Thursday, Oct. 27, from sunrise to sundown.

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Government representatives, BRSI board and staff and clients were on hand to officially cut the ribbon to open a newly renovated day program building. | Cour tesy BRSI

John “Barrie” Conkin was mayor of North Battleford from 1992-94.

Commentary

Trudeau’s Bill C-11 a dangerous piece of legislation say content creators

By Jay Goldberg Canadian Taxpayers Federation

The chorus of Canadians from all walks of life call ing on the Senate to kibosh the Trudeau government’s censorship bill is growing louder by the day. Last week, a letter from over 40,000 Canadian content-creators urged senators to reject Bill C-11 in its current form, sounding the alarm on what they see as a very dangerous piece of legislation.

From day one, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, the government’s point person on C-11, has claimed his legislation is designed to support Canadian contentcreators, saying it will “will help make sure that our cultural sector works for Canadians and supports the next generation of artists and creators.” He should have asked content-creators before making that claim!

In a letter sent to every member of the senate, Digital First Canada, a group representing tens of thousands of small-time Canadian content-creators, warned that Bill C-11 could kill the careers of the very artists the Trudeau government claims it wants to help. “Right now, our livelihoods are at risk,” reads the letter. And it notes that the government rammed Bill C-11 through the House of Commons without any room for debate or amendments. “Earlier this year, over 40,000 creators and users raised our voices in the house and through letters to defend our digital businesses against these changes. We were ignored.”

So much for having the backs of Canadian artists.

Major companies like Google and YouTube have also come out forcefully against Bill C-11, warning that Canadian consumers will be force-fed governmentapproved content. Google, partnering with Open Media, notes that Canadians’ favourite content “could be systematically downranked in favour of content that the CRTC deems ‘Canadian enough,’ according to their wildly outdated 1980s-era criteria.”

YouTube is issuing a similar message. If Bill C-11 is “put into practice, this means that when viewers come to the YouTube homepage, they’re served content that a Ca nadian Government regulator has prioritized, rather than content they are interested in,” YouTube’s chief product officer wrote in a recent blog post.

There are some groups claiming to represent creators, like the Canadian Independent Music Association, who have come out in favour of the legislation. But these groups need to think through the legislation’s implica tions. Even if Bill C-11 helps them find a little more success here at home, and there’s no guarantee of that, it could be to the detriment of any success beyond Cana da’s borders.

Rather than accepting an overwhelming amount of constructive criticism, Rodriquez has doubled down on his rhetoric, claiming companies like Google are simply “trying to intimidate Canadians.” He couldn’t be more wrong. Companies like Google are trying to warn Canadians about the harm C-11 will inflict on Canadian producers and consumers.

Tasked with salvaging a bad piece of legislation, Ro driguez seems to think name-calling and finger pointing are the government’s only real line of defence in promot ing Bill C-11. If he had a stronger message to deliver to Canadians, we would have heard it by now. Little wonder the government is resorting to rhetoric over substance.

Original concerns about Bill C-11 also remain. If gov ernment bureaucrats get to choose what content to push on Canadians, there’s a very real risk the government will be tempted to use its filtering powers to silence its critics.

With Bill C-11 now in the Senate, members of Canada’s upper house have an opportunity to at least give the bill the scrutiny it ought to have had when it was before the House of Commons. And so far senators on the transport and communications committee have heard from dozens of witnesses warning about the dangers of C-11. With widespread opposition to the bill coming from all corners of the country, the Senate should do more than simply amend the legislation. Senators should refuse to pass the bill altogether.

Given the scale of the opposition to C-11, the govern ment may even be relieved to see it go.

Jay Goldberg is the Ontario & Interim Atlantic Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Letter Too colourful?

Dear Editor

I think it is great that the City of North Battleford is replacing the lights on the water tower. Multi-coloured lights would like nice during the Christmas season. However, in other seasons it will look odd. It will seem that the city did not get around to taking the Christmas lights down! If you agree, please phone or text City Hall at 306-445-1700.

June Newsham North Battleford

of any Regional News-Optimist staff.

Illusive World Peace

By R.H. Wood North Battleford

I have been read ing a remarkable book by Australian historian John Laffin (1922-2000) entitled “Hitler Warned Us” (1995). The contents of this particular book are no laughing matter. He describes how Hitler sys tematically and incremen tally schemed to ignore the constraints of the WW1 Versailles Treaty which was designed to prevent further wars and correct errors of the past. He de scribes how Germany re armed despite the western powers being fully aware of its activities. In 1936, Hitler blatantly defied the Locarno Pact and invaded the contiguous Rhineland on the pretext that its German-speaking element desired to reintegrate with the Fatherland.

Hitler’s aggressive activities met with inef fectual sabre rattling and skepticism by the West but not by neighbouring countries. The problem was dissension of thought, political dysfunction and disregard of “alarmists”. One should consider the current chaos in Brit ain, the weakness of the French government, politi cal instability in Italy and the extremely alarming

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foolish German dependen cy on oil and gas from an opportunistic and vengeful Russia. I will leave readers to use their imagination and make comparison of the pre-WW2 atmosphere to what is happening today in Ukraine or should I say eastern Europe.

Deep research has yielded the essential knowledge that there are many Biblical references to the number 40 from days and nights to years of hunger and exposure to the privations of flood and desert travels etc. Lenten hymns with frightfully bad tunes abound. More in terestingly several secular songs have been composed

using the same theme with even worse tunes to use the word generously. Muddy Waters wrote and sang a most unmemorable example with quite tasteful wording but no discern able tune whatsoever.

Here is the new Wood Pile challenge – who can compose a numerically adjusted version using 44 days to commemorate Liz Truss’s time in office. She has managed to create financial turmoil of a de gree even greater than that in Canada which has taken Mr. Trudeau some six years to achieve. Ms. Truss did it in only six weeks. This whizz-kid flame-out has retreated to backbench limbo with ill-deserved entitlement to lifelong entitlements.

No deep research, only stamina is required for the EMA inquiry in Ottawa.

Apparently, the Ottawa police, the Ontario police and the RCMP were un able to coordinate without an instruction book. It is an embarrassment to watch these officials and employees with their big hats, gold braid, brass but tons and badges blaming each other for incompeten cies. It makes for scroll up, scroll down, scroll across and scroll off TV. “Yahoos” were brutish sub-human characters in

Gulliver’s Travels. Using this term repeatedly to describe truckers, once highly praised as COVID front-line workers, is deep ly offensive and shows gross ignorance. Why did the authorities not treat with non “yahoos”?

The very last sentence in John Laffin’s book speaks to collective failing in the face of evil aggres sion. This country and others should get their acts together and concentrate on World Peace before it is too late.

First Person Exploits into the Unknown

I live in a haunted house

By Miguel Fenrich Staff Reporter

“Mommy?”

That’s the word my mother used to hear late at night, long after her chil dren were asleep. She’d search the dark, empty house and find my brother and me asleep.

The quiet voice whis pering “Mommy” is just a fragment of the weird, un explained and unknowable happenings that have fol lowed us in our 100-yearold Frankenstein house.

In the mid-1950s, a fam ily northwest of Wilkie was looking for a home. They placed bids on two old train station houses, one in Lett and one in Traynor. Both towns are now gone. When they surprisingly won both houses, they screwed the two together, resulting in our “Frankenstein house.”

Our house is odd and unique. No, there aren’t any staircases that lead to nowhere, and no doors open into blank walls, but there are two parts of our house, one old, one new. The older section of the house is reminiscent of a few architectural features in buildings still standing in Fort Battleford.

In 2012, when my fam ily moved into our home, it came with the itchy, prick ly-haired feeling of be ing watched. Every night, when the sun set, 11-yearold me would stalk to ev ery window in the house and ensure nothing could see inside.

When I tell people, “I grew up in a haunted house,” I rarely meet dis believers.

Everyone has had the oddly unexplained phe nomena; seemingly tele porting keys, strange coloured hairs in the base ment sink, odd noises at night and lights turned on

when it didn’t seem pos sible.

My family and I have other haunted house expe riences: radios turning on while unplugged, the sound of heavy boots walking up the stairs and stopping in front of bedroom doors, knocking on doors in sets of three, malfunction ing electronics and chairs moving across the floor.

But five wildly dramatic stories still give me chills.

For the majority of the year, nothing happens. But the strange and unexplain able begins to amp up to wards Halloween and Eas

ready entered the old part of the house. In its heyday, thousands of people would walk that same floor every month.

If you look to your left, you’ll see a staircase that winds up to the second storey with a landing at the top, and a long string hangs from the light at the top of the stairs. Naturally, the light bulb is centred above the landing, and the string hangs against the wall along the stairs.

When we moved into the house, we removed the bright orange shaggy rug but haven’t changed the

ing, per fectly still, almost two feet from the wall, never touching the sides of the landing. I thought nothing of it until I grabbed the string, which went limp in my hand, flut tering back against the wall.

No one could figure it out, and I often wonder how or why it floated. The only reason able explanation is that someone was holding it in their outstretched fist in the dark ness of the upper landing. Those same stairs creak at night like someone is walking them in heavy boots, and it stops outside my bedroom door.

The Halloween Party

We planned a Hallow een Party a few years ago, much to the chagrin of those living with us in our house.

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ticulously planned and counted 15 tealights were now 14. Irritated, I joked that it was a ghost.

dried up, and it’s almost impossible to walk.

There was no moon, so it was pitch black, and all I could see is the gener al outline of the distant wooden planks. Then I heard a voice.

To this day, the voice is al most beyond description.

It was metal lic, almost scratchy. It echoed, but it also fell flat. The in flection felt wrong, and the word rose like question marks in odd plac es. It was angry, but also calm. Whatever it was, it spoke contradictorily. The voice said only one word.

“Hello?”

ter. Now, with Halloween drawing closer, and when even the disbelievers can’t deny the feeling of the un known in the shifting air, anyone can experience the unexplained.

The Levitating String

wood panelling that reeks of the 1070s. But the bones of the staircase are 100 years old, and they still creak as they might have in 1920 when they were built or the 1950s when it was moved 20 miles to its final resting place south of Bat tleford.

One night, as I was pre paring to go upstairs to bed, the string was float

They showed their dis pleasure by locking doors that could only be locked from the inside, exploding light bulbs above our heads and etching handprints in the ice in my brother’s win dow that refused to come off. But what really sticks in my head is the tealight mystery.

My mother and I were making Halloween deco rations for the party, little chandeliers with black toi let paper tubes and tealight candles. We were home alone and noticed that our

Determined that our resident ghost should stop playing around, I loudly requested for the spirit to return it to us and that’d we’d leave the room and wait five minutes for its hasty return.

I thought it was silly, but when we returned 15 minutes later, having long forgotten our request, we found our 15th tealight sitting in the centre of the coffee table.

The Girl

Every couple of years, our dog likes to play in the hallway. He runs, jump ing and barking, wagging his tail and trying to catch something seemingly in visible in the hallway. He runs the length of the hall way twice before he finally stops and acts like he’s done nothing.

He’s done it six times, and it wasn’t until my brother said,

“It looks like he’s play ing with someone.”

In my subsequent re search of the train station, I uncovered a chilling fact: a four-year-old girl died of tuberculosis in our house.

Hello?

But only some things happen inside. My fam ily plays hide-and-go-seek in the dark. We’ve done it, usually at Easter or Thanksgiving, but some times we’d do it during the rest of the year. One April, we were playing as usual.

Games can get vicious since we’re a competitive family at best, so I’d de cided to seek out the old corrals, which seemed a perfect hiding spot. There are ruts deeper than my foot where the slough has

It felt more like a state ment, decisive evidence of its existence. I have never questioned its existence. The voice was so wrong. I have never questioned if it could be the work of a liv ing human.

I’ve spent years won dering why it chose that word. And after I’d run half a kilometre, I stopped and found my family on the other side of the farm yard. The owner of that voice stayed hidden in the dark corrals and, unless it has departed, still lives there.

Mom’s Red Sweater

Our farm is in the middle of nowhere. We’re backed away from the road, our quarters of land are backed onto an exten sive co-op pasture, and we’re kilometres from the nearest town and neigh bour.

Once, my mother and I planned a walk into the wild prairie behind our house. For whatever rea son, she set out before me, and I was set to follow her up the road and into the pasture.

I followed her a few minutes later, and I couldn’t see her. I walked further out into the field and could only hear myself breathing. Knowing she could have gone left into the field or right up the hill into the trees, I waited.

Nothing.

Then, as I was about to phone her, I saw my mother in her signature red sweater standing in the nearest clump of trees, just obscured enough to block most of her body.I called out to her, and she didn’t

When you enter our house and head straight through the dining room into the hallway, you’ve al

The upstairs portion of our house was once two train station houses from Traynor and Lett. We often hear knocks on the doors at night.

The stairs leading to the oldest part of the house

where the string for the light was seen dangling two feet away from the wall. Most of the activity in the house centres around these stairs, landing, hallway and upper bedrooms.

“Hello?”

The voice was so wrong.

It was metallic, almost scratchy. It echoed, but it also fell flat. The inflection felt wrong, and the word rose like question marks in odd places. It was angry, but also calm. Whatever it was, it spoke contradictorily. The voice said only one word. “Hello?”

Sweet Sounds

Battlefords Blend, the local Sweet Adelines In ternational Chorus, hosted the 2022 Region 26 Area School Oct. 21 and 22 at the Chapel Gal lery in North Battleford. Faculty members for this school were (left to right) Lisa Greenough, Sandy Marron and Cheryl Pearce. Between the three of them there is more than 100 years of experience in barbershop singing and all of them are qualified in their areas of expertise. Greenough is the Master Director of Gateway Chorus in Edmonton, is a qualified Visual Com munications Judge and the Education Co-ordi nator for the Region. Marron is the Musical Di rector of Lions Gate Chorus, Vancouver. She is a certified Master 700 Director, a Certified Sound Judge for SAI, a professional barbershop coach and travels the world as a coach for Sweet Adelines and the Barbershop Harmony Society. Pearce is the director of Magic City Chorus, Saskatoon, which places in the top five in competition most years. This was the first time since the pandemic that there has been a Regional School in Saskatchewan and the more than 50 singers there enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to learn more about their craft.

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Continued from Page 6 respond, only walking deeper into the trees.

Determined to catch her, I followed, only to find the trees empty. It wasn’t until I’d exited the trees on the opposite side, did I see my mother. She was standing just inside another further set of trees, her red sweater glowing in the eve ning light. Again, she sunk into the trees, and I set af ter her

Once again, the trees were empty, and she was still missing. I saw her sweater again, standing al most out of sight, further into the natural pasture.

I’m a proponent of fol lowing my intuition, and my gut was screaming at me. The air felt colder as I watched my mother and her sweater disappear into the third group of trees. Then she came up behind me.

“What are you doing?” She asked, and I had to tell her I watched her walk into the trees ahead of me sec onds ago. I found out later that the woman in the red sweater was leading me to ward an old homestead that had long turned into dirt and grass again.

Are you shivering yet?

More than 50 singers joined together to learn, sing and enjoy getting together during the 2022 Region 26 Area School held Oct. 21 and 22 at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford hosted by Battlefords Blend. With world-class leadership from Cheryl Pearce, Saskatoon; Sandy Marron, Vancouver and Lisa Gree nough, Edmonton, the group learned about various subjects including Vocal Skills Mythbusters, Speechlevel Singing, Visual Communication, Riser Placement using a demo group, Creating a Culture of Belong ing, Lifelong Singing and a question and answer time with the regional judges. | Photos submitted

Several rooms in our house are more than 100 years old and are reminiscent of the buildings still stand ing in Fort Battleford. — the stairs, the doors, the baseboards, and the windowsills in the old part of the house. | Photo by Miguel Fenrich

Education Week activities reach for tomorrow, celebrate today

Light of Christ Schools engaged in a variety of ac tivities to celebrate Edu cation Week in Saskatch ewan, reflecting the theme “Reaching for Tomorrow, Celebrating Today.”

and staff en gaged in various fun activi ties and school spirit days to celebrate. Some of this fun included Fall Colour Day, Career Day, Class Colour Day, Anything but a Back pack Day, School Colours

Anything but Me Day and Better Together Tues day Shirt and Activity Day.

also had special guests join in on the fun and share in Education Week.

of the North Stars visited, read and played basketball with students.

and grandparents were invited to a bingo af ternoon. Clergy came to visit students. A commu nity literacy partnership group came in to read and gift books to students.

Above, grandparents and other seniors were invited for an afternoon of bingo. At right, members of the Battlefords North Stars read to students during Education Week.

courtesy LOCCSD

Light of Christ Schools students took to the outdoors to participate in Education Week Activities.

Lawyer for man accused in Wendy Bird’s death seeks fitness assessment

By Lisa Joy Staff Reporter

a man ac cused of killing 24-yearold Wendy Bird is seeking an assessment to determine

he is fit to stand trial, and his co-accused is seeking bail.

Cookman-Watts, 25, appeared by telephone from the correctional cen tre. Defence Michael Now lin appeared by phone and told the court that he will be seeking a fitness assess ment order but said he’s in a difficult situation because the Saskatchewan Hospital isn’t accepting patients un til December. His matter was adjourned to Nov. 2. Two of Cookman-Watts family members attended court for his appearance.

A legal aid lawyer asked the court that a bail verifi cation report be prepared for 18-year-old Melissa Kopanyas to canvass a home in Biggar. Kopanyas’ appearance in court was waived. Judge Kevin Hill ordered the report and ad journed the matter to Nov. 2.

Shortly after 8 a.m., Warman RCMP received a report of a deceased per son along Highway 16 near Maymont.

On Oct. 20 police charged Dustin Cook man-Watts from North Battleford with seconddegree murder and Me lissa Kaponyas from Big gar with accessory after the fact. They appeared in North Battleford Provin cial Court on Oct. 21.

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit continues to investigate with assistance from the Saskatoon and North Bat tlefords RCMP Forensic Identification Services Unit.

If anyone has informa tion about Wendy’s where abouts from Friday, Oct. 14 to the morning of Oct. 16, or if you witnessed any suspicious activity on Highway 16 near Maymont through the evening hours Oct. 15-16, police encour age you to contact police.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

The charges against the accused haven’t been test ed in court.

For more see our

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Trial adjourned for woman charged with arson in apartment fire

By Lisa Joy Staff Reporter

A trial for a woman charged with arson in connection to a fire that destroyed an apartment building earlier this year has been adjourned until next year.

Naomi Jean Yellow tail’s trial was adjourned Monday in North Battl

eford Provincial Court at the Crown’s request. Yel lowtail pleaded not guilty in August.

Her co-accused, 22-year-old Keeanu Crookedneck, pleaded guilty and was sentenced last month to three years in prison. With credit for time served he had 689 days left to serve.

Battlefords RCMP

had received a call about an apartment fire on 102 Street in North Battleford at about 1:25 a.m. on Jan. 3. When they arrived the structure was fully en gulfed in flames. Sev enteen residents and six emergency responders re quired medical treatment.

The charges against Yellowtail haven’t been tested in court.

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Dekker Centre welcomes gypsy, jazzy music Nov. 2

By Miguel Fenrich Staff Reporter

Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures will bring their unique gypsy jazz music style to the Dekker Centre Nov. 2. Initially set to come to the Dekker Centre in March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were postponed until Nov ember.

“Christine Tassan is a female-driven band, and it’s really, really fun.”

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says centre manager Kali Weber, who encourages everyone to buy tickets and hear something they may not have heard before.

“Oh, my goodness, it’s so fun and lively, and I think it’s very unique.”

The band revisits hit songs created by George Gershwin, Louis Prima and Charlie Chaplin.

Online, they call them selves “True pioneers in a field usually reserved for men and precursors of the

gypsy wave that swept over Quebec. Four musicians reinvent and adapt to all sorts of new ideas.”

The four musicians include: Christine Tas san - solo guitarist; Mar tine Gaumond – violin ist; Blanche Baillargeon - double bassist; and Jeff Moseley - rhythm guitarist.

Tickets can be pur chased at the Dekker Cen tre’s website, at the box office or over the phone at 306-445-7702

Artists preparing for members’ exhibition

By Gordon Bland Battlefords Art Club

The usual suspects gathered on Tuesday to pursue their artistic en deavours. An exciting topic of discussion was the upcoming Chapel Gallery Members’ Exhi bition Nov. 12 to Jan. 8, 2023. This annual exhibi tion provides a great op portunity for the public to view the wonderful art being produced all around us!

efords Art Club members but other local artists as well. So, a big thank you to the Chapel Gallery!

Some photos of what members are currently

This is a good time to express appreciation for the gallery’s ongoing support of not only Battl

The Gallery Member’s Exhibition is but one great example of that support and highlights artistic talent in the Bat tlefords and surrounding area. Artists love to share their work, especially when it’s displayed in the tranquil ambiance of the Chapel Gallery. So grab a friend and take a wander around the Chapel Gal lery during the exhibi tion.

You’ll be very happy you did!

‘Pay It Forward’

Dekker Centre initiates inclusion with BGC

By Miguel Fenrich Staff Reporter

According to a Dekker Centre news release, the organization has an nounced Pay It Forward, a program designed to help local organizations attend shows in the Dekker Cen tre Presents Series.

Dekker Centre spokes persons say the program was initiated in the spirit

of inclusion, and to provide opportunities so everyone can access the performing arts.

The organization do nated tickets to BGC (formerly Boys and Girls Club Battlefords) so mem bers could attend Norman Foote and the Halloween Howl on Thursday, Oct. 27.

To Pay It Forward, BGC Battlefords will nominate an organization that they

feel should have access to attend the next show, Christine Tassan et les Im posteures, on Nov. 2.

More details announc ing who BGC Battlefords will choose for the next Pay It Forward will be an nounced later.

The program will con tinue until the Dekker Centre’s final show of the 2022-23 season in May.

Hon. Scott Moe, Premier, MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook scottmoe.mla@sasktel.net

Hon. Jeremy Cockrill, MLA for The Battlefords office@jeremycockrill.ca

Ryan Domotor, MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford domotor.mla@sasktel.net

Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures - Four musicians reinvent and adapt to all sorts of new ideas. | Photo courtesy Dekker Centre

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Why winter car care matters

Winter can wreak havoc on your car. Here’s why a professional tune-up is im portant for your vehicle at this time of year.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

When temperatures drop below freezing, your car can be affected. Among other potential issues, ve hicle fluids can freeze and damage the engine. Plus, if the gas tank is almost emp

ty, condensation can form inside it and affect your car’s performance. Further more, the battery’s capacity to provide power can be obstructed by the cold.

DE-ICING CHEMICALS

On top of the difficulties caused by frosty tempera tures, exposing your car to de-icers can be proble matic. Road salts in parti cular are corrosive and can

damage your vehicle’s ex terior components.

TREACHEROUS ROADWAYS

If your vehicle isn’t mechanically sound enough to face winter road condi tions, you’re more likely to get into a car accident. Ope rational brakes are a must, and tires with sufficient tread are just as critical.

Your headlights and tail lights should also be in

good working order. Afte rall, the ability to see and be seen on the road, espe cially in blustery condi tions, will help keep you safe. Likewise, functional windshield wipers will en sure you can see suffi ciently during winter stor ms.

To stay safe on the road this season, make sure your vehicle is professionally inspected and maintained.

What you should know about winter tires

When winter approaches and the days get colder, it’s time to swap your summer tires for winter ones. If you’re wondering why you should bother, here’s what you need to know.

IMPROVED TRACTION

The main reason to install winter tires is to ensure your vehicle has sufficient traction in cold weather.

When temperatures drop below seven degrees Celsius, the rubber on both summer and all-season tires harden and lose their ability to adequately grip

the road. Winter tires, however, have a rubber compound that remains flexible even at -40 degrees Celsius, thereby ensuring adequate traction in frosty weather.

In addition, winter tires have deeper tread than summer tires. This design feature shortens braking distance in cold weather by up to 25 per cent.

CRITERIA TO CONSIDER

If you’re in the market for new winter tires, look for the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol on

the sidewall. This certifies that the tires are approved for wintry conditions.

Alternatively, you may want to buy used winter tires. If you do, ensure the tread depth is at least 4.8 millimetres and the manufacture date is less

than six years from the current date. An automotive specialist can recommend the right type and size for your vehicle.

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES

If you fail to use winter tires when driving in snowy and icy conditions, you can lose control of your vehicle. This will jeopardize the safety of everyone on the road, including you. Moreover, if you get in a crash and winter tires could have helped prevent the mishap, your insurance claim may

be denied.

Do you need new winter tires to get through the upcoming season? If so,

consult a specialist to purchase a set and leave the installation to the experts.

Although winter tires are strongly recommended for all Canadian drivers, only Quebec and British Columbia require you to install them by law.

In Manitoba, car owners can receive a low-interest loan from the government to purchase qualifying winter tires.

Residents in all provinces can typically receive financing directly from the retailer.

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7 winter car care tips

to melt ice gradually.

3. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP

Also,

on your wipers because it may crack your windshield. Instead, use your car’s defrost function

To prevent wear and tear on your engine’s moving parts in winter, warm up the oil and other lubricants before driving.

4. CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE

Cold temperatures can cause tire pressure to drop, and driving on

underinflated tires is a safety hazard. To prevent accidents, keep your tires inflated.

5. TOP UP YOUR FUEL TANK

To prevent condensation from forming on the inside of your gas tank when it’s cold out, you should keep it relatively full. If moisture makes its way into the fuel lines, you may have trouble

starting your car.

6. CHECK THE WASHER FLUID

Using your windshield wipers without washer fluid can wear out the rubber or scratch your windshield. Always keep washer fluid levels high, and keep a spare jug of it in your trunk.

7. KEEP YOUR WIPERS DOWN

Lifting your wiper blades off your windshield when your car is parked has more drawbacks than benefits. Over time, it can damage the springs in the wiper arms and make them less effective.

If you’re concerned about the condition of your vehicle, make an appointment with your local mechanic.

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criteria for selecting a snow brush

brushes can damage your vehicle’s paint. Instead, look for a brush with flexible foam strips or a soft squeegee.

4. HANDLING

If you choose a telescopic snow brush or one with a ro tating end, test it first to en sure the mechanisms won’t jam.

5. STURDINESS

Winter can be hard on snow brushes, especially in icy conditions. Select a quality model that will last a few winters, so you don’t have to replace it prematurely.

To find your new snow brush, visit your local auto motive store.

to prevent car doors and locks from freezing

this from happening to your car.

DOORS

Are the rubber seals around your doors cracked and worn? If so, replace them. You should also apply a ru bber seal protectant to keep the material pliable. In addi tion, it’s best to avoid was

hing your vehicle in cold weather and always dry it well. In extreme cold, cover your car with a tarp or close the door on a garbage bag to separate it from the chassis.

LOCKS

Grease your locks with a liquid lubricant or glyce rin. Avoid using WD-40,

however, as it can clog your locks. It’s also a good idea to keep a bottle of de-icer in your purse or coat pocket. To avoid getting locked out of your vehicle in winter, make sure to prepare it for ice, snow and freezing tem peratures.

Meota and District News: Threshing Bee at Doom farm

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Saturday, Oct. 22, was the date for the annual harvest threshing scene at the home of Jim and Lou ise Doom, southwest of Meota. The main operator was Maurice Ducharme from Meota. A goodsized crowd turned out to watch the binder making oat sheaves, and then the stooking and threshing with a rubber-tired, 1948 John Deere machine which separated the oats from the straw.

For seniors it brought back memories of the way they used to do it, and ap preciation from the young folks for today’s modern equipment. The tractor used to run the thresher machine was a John Deere D from 1948, once owned by Maurice’s grandfather. Any old timer likes the putt-putt sound of this par ticular tractor.

On hand, too, was a ‘29 model Chevrolet car. Mau rice gave rides to several visitors throughout the day. Maurice has done a re markable job refurbishing this old car; its a beauty. To

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top it all off they offered coffee to everyone. There was a lot of visiting among the crowd all afternoon, which was cool but bear able. I hope other folks ap preciated the effort behind such an undertaking, as my granddaughter and I did.

Gwen Lacerte kindly took Sonya and I out to the Doom farm for the thresh ing demo. We enjoyed it immensely and Sonya was so happy to learn about this operation she had never heard of before. She lives in Calgary, so is not a farm girl. The icing on the cake was her ride in the ‘29 Chev car.

What a grey day this Sunday is, however for my granddaughter driving home to Calgary, it’s much easier on the eyes. Know ing Calgary got about eight inches of snow already makes the drive more inter esting but the roads will be OK. Taber reports a couple inches and we know it will all be gone tomorrow. so winter is on the way.

What a blessing to see the newly painted white and yellow lines on the highway, all the way from Meota to North Battleford.

The safety factor is in creased many times.

Those of us who watch Access television were dis appointed to not have ac cess to the curling the past few days, but that’s just the way it is.

The bridge players met Thursday, Oct. 20 for a noon lunch and their annu al meeting. They had four and a half tables playing, with A and B rankings. Section A winners were: first - Jean Lawes and Fra ser Glen; second - David Sharpe and Vern Iverson; and third - Maureen Camp bell and Eric Callbeck. In B section top were Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig and second were Catriona Winterholt and Albert Blais.

Canasta was played at the Do Drop In Friday with a good turnout of five tables in play. The extra two played singly. The top score went to Cora Chris tiansen and Lillian So renko, second were their opponents Sonya Bouvier and Linda Ard. Third were Vivianne Lesko and Eric Callbeck. It was a great gathering with coffee and lunch offered, too.

Estevan model show an interesting experience

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Estevan’s Wylie Mitch ell Hall hosted the North America’s oldest model en gineering show Oct. 15 and 16. As a rule it is held ev ery year at the same time, but due to COVID it was shut down for the past two years.

Robert Maxwell from Edmonton, Alta. along with Stanley Mills of Battl eford spent the weekend in Estevan at the model show along with Bob’s son Glenn Maxwell from Portage la Prairie, Man. They had an exhibit of their small-scale model items, filling up one table. They had 40 exhibi

tors all with various run ning model items. Some were also still building more model pieces.

The show was arranged by Kelly Tytlandsvik of Estevan. Being the oldest show of its kind in Canada, they celebrated their 33rd year.

There were exhibitors from all parts of Canada and the United States.

The 3D printer is get ting more widespread, with computer-controlled equipment coming into ac tion to build many differ ent items of plastic.

One evening, the exhib itors got received a special invitation to Kelly Tyt landsvik’s home to view his basement full of model

hobby items, things he likes to build in his spare time.

Some of the exhibitors brought their wives to the show, who exhibited with quilting, knitting, crochet ing and painting.

They demonstrated an antique sewing machine that was in operating con dition which was operated by hand with a crank.

It turned out to be a successful weekend for the exhibitors. They had many visitors to the show. Plans are in the making for next year.

Paving of the roadway between Battleford West Place and the Southgate elevator is a welcome proj ect to see.

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A threshing machine works on sheaves of oats at the farm home of Jim and Lou ise Doom, Oct. 22. | Photos by Lorna Pearson

his is the binder cutting and tying the oat sheaves and dropping them to be stooked during a threshing bee at the home of Jim and Louise Doom.

One of the larger working models exhibited at the model engineering show in Estevan Oct. 15 and 16. | Photos submitted

Models demonstrated at the show held in Estevan.

Borden and District News: Welcome Night hosted

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

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Oct. 20 in the

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event began with a potluck supper, then Mayor Jamie Brandrick welcomed everyone to visit the dis plays to see what is offered. He urged residents to try to shop at and patronize local businesses as much as pos sible.

Displays set up in the main hall were by Borden Care Home, Lions Club, Friendship Club, Radis son Curling Club, Little Sprouts Learning Centre, Dance Club, Beautiful Barrel Committee, Affin ity Credit Union, village of Borden with EMO and economic development consultant, library, fire and rescue, rural crime watch, Bandaid first aid, Block’s Agencies, Borden Co-op, BCCPC, E. Torrens - Char tered Accountant, Borden Health Centre, Massage by Chanda and Kris Bros and

Graham Construction. In the Friendship Club Room were Borden Golf Club, RM of Great Bend, Blue Mountain Adventure Club, Threshing Club, Borden Housing Authority, Busy Bees Preschool, Anglican and Riverbend Fellowship Churches, parks and rec reation, Museum, Farmers Market, Troupador Shoppe and Canoe Procurement Group of Canada.

Each display was al lowed to speak on their business and then door prizes were drawn for.

Winners were: Co-op –Bev Hrynuik, Peter Thies sen and Martha Rempel; Block’s Agencies – Meg Johnson; fire and rescue – Gloria Derbowka and Elaine Gunsch; Radisson Curling Club – Gary Palm er; Little Sprouts – Gerry Wainwright; library – Bev Hrynuik; village of Borden – Marcia Parker; and Ca noe – Louise Saunders.

The Radisson com memorative mural titled “Radisson Memories,” painted by Richard Wid difield, was unveiled at the Goodrich Centre Oct. 22. Radisson Centennial Com

mittee, with Walter Kyliuk as chair, approached Rich ard in 2013 to paint a mural commemorating 100 years of Radisson history. Rich ard starting interviewing pioneers of Radisson to get their stories and ideas for the mural, but in 2014 had to put it on hold due to the health problems of his long-time partner and fel low painter Sandra.

Starting up again in 2019, he completed the mu ral in the fall of 2022, with the last to be added being the Treaty 6 medallion. Richard stated the his tory of a nation is its small towns and he says he hopes “Radisson Memories” will stand as a testament to the longevity and heart of the community of Radisson, dedicating the mural to all those, some now passed, whom he had the pleasure to come to know over his past 22 years here.

Some key individuals he thanked were Walter Kyliuk, Tina Hessell, the late Norma Amson, Diane Murphy, Martha Lessing, Connie Ruzesky, Claudia Dyck, Eileen Fountain and his sister Retta and brother John, the former own ers of Collector’s Choice Art Gallery in Saskatoon where some of his paint ings are for sale, and the support of his new partner, Angelica Baur.

Richard also thanked Gerald Wiebe for the post ers, Daryl Amey for trans porting the mural, John Hessell for building the frame, his optometrist for

Displays set up at Bor den Community Centre Oct. 20.

building bifocal eyewear upside down and Grant for assistance with grants. Richard explained how he painted historic moments all around the outside and then tied those in to the various groups of objects on the mural.

Richard also has 100 signed and numbered ar chival 24” x 42” satin cop ies of the murals for sale and a small number of archival, signed, high-res olution and fully-signed artist proofs from the mu ral, both on paper and can vas. You can contact him at Widdifield Fine Art, Box 51 in Radisson, phone 306-827-7728 or e-mail widfineart@gmail.com.

After the unveiling lunch was served to all those in attendance.

There is a walk-in flu and COVID clinic at Bor den Community Centre Monday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Unity News: students launch vegetable fundraiser

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

I, for one, am loving this extended fall weather but I will also add to the grow ing concerns about lack of measurable precipitation in a number of weeks.

There are some fabu lously decorated yards in town in the spirit of Halloween so if you are looking for something to do some evening, drive around and have a look at the creativity. With Hal loween being on Monday and a couple of years of re strictions the past two Hal loweens, you might want to stock up on your candy supply. Be safe.

Unity Composite High School Warrior football, after placing second in their conference, had to play a one-game play-in event in Kindersley Oct. 22 to earn a spot in provin cial quarter-finals. UCHS junior volleyball confer ence playoffs will be next weekend while the senior teams still have a couple more weeks to finetune their teams before playoff season begins.

UCHS students were

canvassing for their veg etable fundraiser and in their continued efforts to give back to their com munity. Purchasers had the option of buying a package and donating it to the Unity Food Bank, which they will happily deliver.

UCHS students will also be doing their part to fill the shelves at Unity’s Food Bank with their an nual “We Scare Hunger” campaign, so be ready for these volunteers on Hal loween night as they can vas the community for do nations.

Unity Public School students and their families are seeking support for the next phase of their play ground fundraising cam paign.

St. Peter’s School, staff and students enjoyed a weeklong of Education Week activities that includ ed an outdoor Living Rosa ry celebration as well as a grandparents’ bingo event.

The Unity Miners begin their season Oct. 28.

Main Street Unity will be home to another busi ness as Unity Asian Foods will be re-locating from a home-based business to downtown Unity.

Unity Kin Club, Uni ty Lions Club, Legion, Knights of Columbus, Uni ty museum committee are all groups that would love to welcome you as their newest member. Where do your interests lie and how can you expand your as sistance to the community you live in? Contact one of these clubs and organiza tions that interest you and see where you might fit in.

It is great seeing all of those Legion “We will Re member” yard signs about town and I bet our Legion members appreciate the support as well. There may still be some available for purchase at the PressHerald office and sales go towards the Legion. Stay tuned for details on com munity Remembrance Day services and watch as once

Bev Assman of Borden Friendship Club presenting a cheque of tea and bake sale proceeds to Sister Peters at Borden Care Home. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

Museum display at Welcome to Borden Night.

Richard Widdifield and his mural “Radisson Memo ries” unveiled Oct. 22.

Unity resident Si Campbell, had the pleasure of participating in harvest south of Unity that includ ed reaping a wheat variety named in his honour. |

Photo courtesy FP Genetics.

MCLEAN: It is with sadness that the family of Mr. Donald McLean announce his passing on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the age of 88 years. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Following the service please join the family at the Western Development Museum for a time of lunch and fellowship. Donald grew up in Plenty, Saskatchewan on the family farm along with his brother, Archie. Farming and music were his main loves. Later in life, Don met and married Edythe and the two were together for the past 40 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Edythe; step-children: Trent (Louise), Mark (Nicole), Lisa; grandchildren: Lauren, Joey, and Jerri; nieces and nephews: Rick (Marion), Janice, Jayné (Mike) and Michael and many friends. He is predeceased by his brothers: Archie and John. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, North Battleford, SK

SAUNDERS: Calvin James May 30, 1933 – October 13, 2022 Calvin James Saunders of Sherwood Park, Alberta passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the age of 89. After several months of declining health, Cal died peacefully with his beloved family by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Peggy; children James (Colleen) and Patti-Jo (Trent); grandchildren Austin (Bev), Brennen, Ryley, Jack (Kaylee), and Erin-Marie; as well as numerous relatives and friends. At Cal’s request, no funeral service will be held. It was Cal’s desire that in place of flowers or donations, those that wish to remember him conduct a random act of kindness on his behalf.

In Loving Memory

TETZ: Robert Alvin Tetz September 18th, 1945 –October 17, 2022 Robert (Bob) was born and raised in the North Battleford, SK area. He married his one and only, Leona Gregoire from Hamlin, SK. They raised their three children (Robert, Cynthia, and Jaylene) in the Battlefords. Bob was a trickster and loved to joke around. He was always seen smiling and telling stories, followed by a hearty laugh. He had a zest for life and could hold a friendly conversation with anyone who was willing. He was the easiest person to talk to and gave the best advice. He loved going to work because he was such a people person, and even continued to work after retirement. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing every year with his son, Bobby, and working in his yard on his tractor. In his free time, he loved to keep busy building and creating projects. One of his favorite spots was sitting on the deck spending time with family. The most important thing to him was his family. He was so proud of their accomplishments. He loved spoiling his two granddaughters and always had a special treat for them. They will forever remember ‘Pa’ whenever they buy a pack of Smarties. Bob may have not had the strongest of hearts, but he had the biggest one. He never hesitated to help someone in need. He had the most joyous and genuine smile because he was so full of life. He will always be remembered as the happiest, most caring soul. Bob was predeceased by his parents: Robert Sr. and Ivy Tetz; sister, Lois Tetz; sister and brother-in-law, Carole and Barry Lowe; mother and father-inLaw: Irena and Joseph Gregoire; and Octave Bossaer. He is survived by his loving wife, Leona; son, Robert; daughter, Cynthia (Will) Dickerson; daughter, Jaylene (Aaron) Miller; granddaughters: Kasya Miller and Riya Miller; brother, Lloyd (Penny) Tetz; and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to offer sincere thanks to Dr. Khurana (North Battleford), as well as the doctors and nurses of the 6th Floor and Cardiac Care Unit at Royal University Hospital for their care and compassion. A very special thank you to Trevor and Adria Watts, and all Eternal Memories Funeral Home family for their fellowship and friendship. Memorial Donations in Memory of Bob may be made to the Ronald McDonald House – 1011 University Dr Saskatoon, SK S7N 0K4. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

He Only Takes the Best God saw that he was getting tired, A cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around him and whispered, “Come with Me.” With tearful eyes, we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

BROWN: Ms. Ethel Brown, resident of North Battleford, SK, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the age of 87 years. A Service of Remembrance will be held Friday, October 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at The Garden Chapel - 1332 100st North Battleford, SK with Pastor Casey Sitter as Officiant. A recorded version of the service will be posted following the service. Memorial Donations in memory of Ethel may be made to The Gideons International in Canada - PO Box 3619 Guelph, ON N1H 7A2.

Remember him with a smile today he was not one for tears. Reflect instead on the memories of all the happy years. Recall to mind the way he spoke and all the things he said. His strength, his stance, the way he walked remember these instead. The good advice he’d give us, his eyes that shone with laughter. So much of him will never die but live on ever after.

Lovingly remembered and always in our hearts Evelyn, Colin, Carolyn and Families

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EVANS: Keith Edward Evans passed away in palliative care at Maidstone Health Complex, Maidstone, Saskatchewan, September 27, 2022 at the age of 87 years. Keith was born July 10, 1935 in Lashburn, Saskatchewan, the only child of John and Elsie Evans. He spent his entire life on their family farm in the Forest Bank district (north of Waseca). As a self-taught farmer, he planted his first crop at age 17 and took off his last crop off at age 81 years. Keith possessed a vast amount of community knowledge and will be missed dearly. Keith is survived by: Eileen, his wife of 54 years; four children: Karen (Brian) Sjoberg of Coldstream, BC; Kathy (Chris) Jacobs of Salmon Arm, BC; John (Calynda) Evans of Calgary, AB; and Joanne (Ben) Rawlinson of Kelowna, BC; eleven grandchildren, Brooke, Nicole, & Paige Sjoberg; Katie, Evan, & Cole Jacobs; Logan & Charlotte Evans; and Emma, Finn & Leo Rawlinson; one brother-in-law, Donald (Mary) Forrest of Indian River, ON; and many cousins and friends. It is with heartfelt gratitude that we would like to express our appreciation to our friends and community for their support upon Keith’s passing. To all those who took the time to call, email, visit, prepare food, send cards and flowers, make donations, offer condolences, or assisted in any way, your kindness is truly appreciated. Thank you to the Reverend Jessie Pei for her inspiring words and support given throughout Keith’s time of need and beyond. Thanks to the community for preparing the church and yard for the service; to organist Scott Owens for the music; and to the Waseca community for lunch and use of the hall. A special thank you to the staff of Maidstone Health Complex for their excellent care and compassion. We are grateful that Keith was able to spend his final weeks in Maidstone, and he truly appreciated each and every visitor. We are also very grateful to the McCaw family for their assistance and professionalism. A sincere thank you to all from the Evans family.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

Dr. William Geoffrey Lipsett April 23, 1943 - October 24, 2019

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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

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Public Notice –Zoning Bylaw Amendment Notification

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).

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.

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Council

at the municipal of ce before the hearing.

Issued by the RM of North Battleford No. 437 this 20th day of October 2022.

Nicole Collins, Administrator

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

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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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE ESTATE of ROBERT DANIEL KLETZEL, late of Delmas, 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 14th day of November, 2022.

Battle River Law Baldwin, Friedman, SpenceBarristers & Solicitors 201, 1291 - 102nd Street Box 905 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executors of the Estate of Robert Daniel Kletzel

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Dana James Klaassen

October 30, 1982 - September 20, 2019

You would have turned 40 this year.

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2022

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place on November 9, 2022 and the following persons are elected by acclamation:

Neil Clayton, Councillor for Division 2 Mitch Starycki, Councillor for Division 4 Dwayne Harder, Councillor for Division 6

Dated this the 6th day of October, 2022 Chyanne Hawkins Returning Officer

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 Call for Nominations Municipality Election

Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

Councillor: Village of Richard Number to be elected (1) 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

Always in our thoughts and we miss you every day.

More Unity News

Continued from Page 16 again community volun teers will light up Memo rial Park in honour of vet erans.

Congratulations to those honored at the Cen tury Club celebrations at New Horizons Hall Oct. 19. Those folks that were born on or before Decem ber of 1932 were invited to be guests of honour at this event.

See the story on SASK TODAY.ca about the collaboration between Parkview Place senior as sisted living and Unity’s

long-term care as they exchange cross-town vis its with residents as part of their monthly activies. It has been an enormous success and thoroughly enjoyed by residents and staff alike.

The Tyler Zunti Me morial Volleyball Tour nament raised $6,000 for mental health initiatives in Unity.

Winter Wonderland is said to be going ahead. Organizers say they are in early planning stages of this event and will keep everyone posted.

Country Roads

The end of August on a steep winding back coun try road west of Mayfair. It’s a scenic drive dur ing three seasons as in winter the snowplows do not keep it opened. |

Love Mom & Dad

Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Rural Municipality of Round Hill PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the day of December 27th, 2022, an interest based on a tax

RCMP search for 7-9 armed individuals wearing masks

By Lisa Joy Staff Reporter

RCMP are searching for seven to nine individuals

to be armed and dangerous and possibly wearing white Halloween masks in the area of Mos quito First Nation.

Police say that on Oct.

cated. He was described as wearing a red sweater and a red hat. Investigation also determined this vehicle was potentially involved in a report of armed indi viduals in a truck in Maid stone and a flight from po lice in Lloydminster earlier on Oct. 21.

el white Dodge Ram fourdoor truck and a black Jeep Cherokee. The individuals were described as wearing white masks, possibly Hal loween-style masks.

Officers immediately responded and are current ly working to locate these vehicles and individuals.

Dated

TAX ENFORCEMENT

of Eldon

lien

at approximately 8:45 p.m., Battleford RCMP re ceived a report of a single vehicle rollover on Mos quito First Nation. Inves tigation determined the driver, who was carrying a bag and a firearm, got out of the vehicle and walked westbound on foot.

There were no other oc cupants in the vehicle. Of ficers searched the area for the male, who was not lo

Battlefords RCMP and officers from neighbour ing detachments have been searching for the male since.

On Oct. 23 at ap proximately 8:40 p.m., Battlefords RCMP re ceived a report that this male, along with six to eight other individuals, were in vehicles at a gas station on Mosquito First Nation. The vehicles are described as a newer-mod

These individuals are believed to be armed and should not be approached. If you see them or the Dodge Ram or Jeep Chero kee, or have information on their whereabouts, contact Battleford RCMP at (306) 446-1720. In an emergency, call 911. Information can also be submitted anonym ously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or www.sask crimestoppers.com.

registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount

subsection 4(3)

The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount

each parcel.

DESCRIPTION

NE02482331524136792,403.2478.602,481.84

NE20472431521447151,040.2078.601,118.80

NW2047243142600081990.8878.601,069.48

SE2847243119497483889.5978.60968.19

Parcel BSW 02492431440923142,444.1578.602,522.75

Dated this 27th day of October, 2022 Lee Torrance, Administrator

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Rural Municipality of Blaine Lake No.

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 27th day of December 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TITLE NUMBER

ARREARS ADVERTISING COSTS TOTAL OUTSTANDINGASSESSMENT NUMBER PART OF LOT LOTBLK.PLAN

PART OF SECTION SEC. TP. RGE.MERIDIAN

000813200NW13447 3153590058 745.06 $23.62 768.68

001115100NE15455 3149972057 714.88 $23.62 738.50

000536300 East Pt SE 36437 3 681.19 $47.27 728.46

LSD 236437 3120610516

LSD 736437 3120610538

000536302SE36437 3 341.85 $47.27 389.12

LSD 836437 3149617109

LSD 136437 3149617143

000536400SW36437 3120610550 385.37 $23.62 408.99

000417100NE17436 3115397815 661.55 $23.62 685.17

000417200E 1/2 NW17436 3 376.57 $47.26 423.83

A101462206Ext 17116571629

B101462206Ext 17116571630

000216200NW164273, Ext 81151858255 329.95 $23.62 353.57

000216400SW16427 3151858266 378.60 $23.62 402.22

001016100Pt NE164543, Ext 27145546656 224.23 $23.62 247.85

001021300SE21454 3127754118 578.80 $23.62 602.42

001022400Pt SW224543, Ext 42127754095 324.01 $23.62 347.63

001226101NE26456 3146428869 1,039.20 $23.62 1,062.82

6,781.26 378.00 7,159.26

Klimm Administrator

TAX ENFORCEMENT

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Mayfair and District News

Rabbit Lake hotel hosts Halloween howl

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

What is a child’s most exciting time of the year, other than their birthday or celebrating Christmas? You guessed it, Halloween. Oct. 31 has become such a huge event adults buy ex travagant costumes and go way out with their parties.

Belated birthday wishes to a centurion who at one time resided in Rabbit Lake. One-hundred-yearold Adeline Klippenstein had her special Aug. 18. She resides in a special care home in North Battl eford and looks forward to having visitors.

Another birthday wish to retired farmer Sid Pen ley of Rabbit Lake, who celebrated his 97th this past week. He has lived in Medicine Hat, Alta. for a number of years. Two of his three children, son Dave (Nancy) and daughter Jan (Paul) Cherwinski, live on farms near Rabbit Lake and Mayfair. Wishing Sid many more years of health and happiness.

Soccer tournaments are winding down for the season. I’m kept busy at

tending three of my old est grandchildren’s sports. Hockey is here also, so the three boys are engaged in that sport.

Sad news in my family when we were informed my brother-in-law, 77-yearold Robert Tetz of rural Battleford, passed away Oct. 17 in Royal Univer sity Hospital, Saskatoon. He is survived by my sister Leona, son Bobby, Cindy, Jaylene and families.

Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, is fast approach ing and for our district Hafford is the closest place to partake in a full service. Be there for 10:45 a.m. at the Communiplex to pay respect to our heroes. There will be coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellow ship after the service. Let’s proudly wear poppies.

Dawn and Robert, own ers of the Maymont Hotel, are having a close-out sale on absolutely everything including appliances, fur niture and miscellaneous items. Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday Oct. 29 and 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All Saints Catholic Church in Mayfair will be holding their regular

Sunday masses at 9 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. The time might change for De cember.

There are exciting hap penings at Rabbit Lake library. Learning to quilt started Oct. 19 and runs for 10 weeks 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Cost is $20 and one has to pur chase their own fabric. Diamond art also started Oct. 19 every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost $10 per person. Children’s activities are starting in November every second Wednesday until spring from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. with no charge. Storytime for children started last month and is every second Friday 10 to 10:45 a.m., again no cost. One can pre-pay and pre-register in the library. Library phone number is 306-841-7079. Contact people are Donna at 306824-2042 and Lynn at 306824-4635.

Joan Dzialo, owner of Rabbit Lake hotel/bar, is hosting a spooktacular Halloween howling fun evening Saturday, Oct. 29 with drink specials, free pool and other fun. Come dressed in your costumes but no prizes to be award

ed.

Maymont junior girls’ volleyball team brought home a first-place plaque for winning the tournament in Medstead last Saturday. When playing against larg er centres where one has to try out for a team, small schools, at times, even have to include younger students in order to make a team.

The Hafford six-man football team has a quar terly final game in Haf ford this Saturday at 1 p.m. Come dressed in warm clothing and cheer loud!

Submitted by Kim Voegeli - Oct. 6 was the Battle West Cross-Country District Championships at Spiritwood. Maymont school had two athletes who earned top 10 place ment in intermediate girls’ division, which is required to be eligible to move on to the provincial champion ships. Emmerson Voegeli placed second and Anneka Harder placed third.

Cross country provin cial championships were held Oct. 15 at Wapiti.

There were 107 athletes in the province in the in termediate girls’ division. Emmerson placed seventh overall and Anneka placed 29th. This was Emmer son’s and Anneka’s first at tendance at cross-country provincials. It was a great experience resulting in outstanding finishes at the provincial level for both athletes. They are both such positive ambassa dors for Maymont Central School athletics.

Thankyou to Ryan and Krista Nickell for their time, commitment and support to the cross-coun try program at Maymont Central school.

District championship placements in Spiritwood for other Maymont Cen tral School athletes in the younger age categories are: Madison Harder - gold; Emmerson Voegeli - sil ver; Kyler Domak - silver; Anneka Harder - bronze; Emma Harder - bronze; Addison Meena - fifth; Madison Welford - sixth.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PERMANENT PART TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT

The R.M. of Eldon No. 471 is currently accepting applications for a permanent part time Office Assistant. The position offers employment 3 days a week and as needed. The successful applicant shall demonstrate excellent communication, organizational and computer skills. The candidate will also be competent with data entry and must have the ability to quickly learn new concepts and procedures, and enjoy working with the public. The candidate must be bondable. Salary to be commensurate with education, skills and experience.

Please forward resumes with three references and the salary expected no later than noon, November 3, 2022. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

R.M. of Eldon No. 471 Box 130

MAIDSTONE SK SOM 1MO

Phone: (306) 893-2391

Fax: (306) 893-4644 Email: rm471@sasktel.net

Connectivity boost

SASKTODAY.ca

Cut Knife is on the lat est list of 5G network ex pansion undertaken by SaskTel.

SaskTel has announced delivery of hyper-fast data speeds offered through the 5G network to Cut Knife in the Northwest, as well as to Crooked River, Quill Lake and a rural area northeast of Hanley.

To date, SaskTel’s de ployment of 5G has been focused on bringing service to Saskatchewan’s largest centres. With the rollout of 5G to these communities and areas, SaskTel has be gun an important phase in its 5G program which will provide improved connec tivity for rural communi ties and important highway corridors throughout Sas katchewan, according to a press release.

“Keeping people con nected with the latest tech nologies is critical to ev erything we do at SaskTel,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel president and CEO. “With our 5G network we’re able

to deliver an enhanced wireless experience that will ensure our customers can continue to connect to what matters to them, today and well into the fu ture.”

Powered by Samsung, SaskTel’s 5G network can reach speeds of up to 1.2 Gigabits per second (Gbps) allowing customers to connect faster than ever before, the press release states. SaskTel says future benefits of the network, once fully deployed, will include high capacity and ultra-low latency, enabling new use cases for wireless technology.

SaskTel says the expan sion of its 5G network is a result of a commitment to invest more than $1.5 bil lion of capital across Sas katchewan over the next five years. These invest ments will ensure families and businesses continue to have access to some of the best communication and entertainment services available anywhere in the world, their press release states.

Maymont Central School cross-country runners Anneka Harder and Emmerson Voegeli with coach Ryan Nickell at BattleWest Districts in Spiritwood where they earned second and third place finishes.

| Courtesy Kim Voegeli

Maymont junior boys’ volleyball coach Ryan Nickel instructing the boys on a play when it’s time to finish this close game. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

Seven days a week,

Some jobs are full-time employment, which usu ally means a certain num ber of hours one works each week.

A job would need the promise of a massive salary if it required the employee to perform seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year. It would also need to include a daily nap or sleep time for me.

Having celebrated Thanksgiving Day re cently, I thought of how the Lord promises to love and care for us full time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Moses pledged to God’s people that “The eternal God is your refuge, and his

Advice

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

According to Ed raymaher085@gmail.com

everlasting arms are under you.” (Deut. 33:27)

Psalm 121:3 speaks of God’s faithfulness and love for his children. “He will not let your foot slip, he who watches over you will not slumber nor sleep.”

God promises that around the clock, he is watching over our lives

hours a day, 365 days a year.

days of the week?

It may be hard to keep God as a priority in the everyday events of life. Colossians 3:23-24 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

whatever grievances we have against others. With love as our greatest prior ity, we are to forgive as the Lord has forgiven us.

worthless.

both now and forever.

God asks us to trust his love for us and seek to listen to him, and follow what he tells us faithfully.

It seems strange that Christians have tended to think of God as only wor thy of time and attention on Sunday or the Sabbath Day. Do we ignore God’s word and will on the other

As God’s chosen people, “Whatever you do in word or deed, you are to do it in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17

We are challenged to let the word of God dwell in us and shape us daily in all we do with compassion, kindness, humility, gentle ness and patience.

We need to bear with each other and forgive

Since God makes it clear he is available to us seven days a week on a 24hour basis, why would we ignore him as if we only can make time for him on Sunday?

In church on Sunday, we may coafess the truth of God by confessing the ancient creeds of the Christian faith, but words become empty by how we live and act.

So, it is what we con fess about God and how we act because of what we say about God. Our actions either confirm our words of faith or prove they are

Jesus warns us with these words; everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is wise, like one building a house on a rock.

That house will with stand rain and floods. But everyone who hears my words and does not put them into practise is foolish, like one building a house on sand.

That house will be de stroyed by rain and flood.

(Paraphrase of Matthew 7:24-27)

Jesus made the world better by obeying His Father’s will. So, we will, too, when we act in Jesus’s example.

Pastor Melvin Bartley

Dance proceeds to cancer patients, families

By Kathy Utri Correspondent

bers — Gill Churn, Joanne Kissick, Lisa McMillan and Jackie Wright

in turn would like to thank those who adopted a planter, providing the plants as well as planting

— Noelle Coulthard, Connie Winterhalt, Dean and Joyce Grosenick, Lisa Gerlinsky, Sandra Hintz, Janice McConnell, Darlene Robb and Raewyn Fritz.

all provided so much beauty for us to enjoy.

Maidstone’s Kyla Paton was recently featured by Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technolo gists as a five-year reg istered veterinary tech nician. Kyla started her career at Hardes Veteri nary Services in Turtleford as a practicum student and was hired full-time Three days after graduating. As a mixed animal practice RVT, Kyla has expanded

her skills, experiencing many new situations with animals and thoroughly enjoying an amazing ca reer. Congratulations on your long-term service award, Kyla. We look for ward to seeing you at the Hardes vet clinic for many years to come.

Maidstone Legion Clubroom’s terrific chefs cooked up a delicious pan cake breakfast for a great turnout last Sunday morn ing. We appreciate the community’s support of the Legion Hall COVID revenue recovery and the donations of non-perish able items for Maidstone food bank. Congratula tions to the 50/50 winner, Brian Grimley. Thank you to Legion members for vol unteering your time. The next breakfast will be Nov. 20.

Halloween is creep ing up on us. All proceeds from the Halloween dance at the Legion Hall on Sat urday, Oct. 29 will go to locals undergoing cancer treatments. If you’d like to nominate someone, please message Megan Rhinehart on Facebook. (Information

is anonymous to the nomi nee.) Get your costume on, join the party and support a worthy cause.

The Church of the Holy Spirit, Maidstone will have an All Souls Day mass with a candle procession Saturday, Nov. 5. A pot luck supper will take place at 5 p.m followed by mass. Anyone wishing to memo rialize someone is asked to submit the name of the de parted at the door.

There are lots of other events happening in the next week or so. Get out and join in the fun.

• Family Spooky Tour at Maidstone Museum (201 - 4th St. E.) 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Bring a flashlight.

• Maidstone Bowling Alley Youth Night (106 –1st Ave. W.) 7 p.m. Oct. 28 ($2/game; chance to win loonie pot).

• Maidstone United Church Fall Supper (2012nd St. E.) 5 to 7 p.m. Sun day, Oct. 30.

• Kin Club’s Halloween Spirit decorate-your-door contest deadline to submit your picture Oct. 30.

• Howl’oween Spook’tacular community handouts at seniors’ centre (406 - Main St.) 3:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.

• Maidstone Trade Fair

Committee’s Christmas Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 (at Legion Hall).

• “Fall Back” – daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 6; set your clocks back one hour.

• Waseca Fall Supper 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. MST (note time change) Sunday, Nov. 6.

Former Maidstone student Kayla Paton has been recognized by the Saskatch ewan Association of Veterinary Technologists for five years of service. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri