We thank Sylvan Lake RCMP for inspiring this important safety tip and wish all Saskatchewan students a safe and enjoyable school year!”
A highly infectious virus commonly known to the public as “parvo” seems to be on the rise and a local veterinarian says there are ways dog owners can avoid having their pets infected.Latesummer is always a bad time for canine par voviral enteritis, says lo cal veterinarian Dr. Shawn Haas, but this year seems to be worse than usual.
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Haas said, without treat ment, somewhere in the neighbourhood of 50 per cent of infected dogs will pass“Withaway. treatment,” he said, “we still lose them occasionally.”Dogscatch parvo by be ing exposed to another dog who is shedding the virus of from the urine, feces and vomit of infected dogs. A hardy virus, it can live in the environment for several years.Vaccination is an im portant part of preventing the illness in the first place, said“Typically,Haas. we would vaccinate young dogs at eight, 12 and 16 weeks.” If you have an older dog that hasn’t been vaccinated, you can still get the shots, and after the initial series it can actually be done once a year, said Haas. If your dog hasn’t com pleted the initial three-shot series, Haas recommends you keep them at home. “Stay away from the dog park, stay out of the regular parks,” he said. If you have family members or friends whose dogs are vaccinated, it’s OK to interact with them, said Haas, but just going out into public spaces can Continued on Page 3 Staff Saskatchewan children age five to 11 years will be eligible to receive their third dose CO VID-19 vaccinations as of Aug. 31. It is recommended that they receive this booster at least four months following their second dose.Pfizer is the only vaccine ap proved by Health Canada for this age group as a booster at this time.Starting Wednesday, Aug. 31, parents and guardians of all children five to 11 years will be able to book appointments at Saskatchewan Health Author ity clinics online or by calling 1-833-Sask-VAX (1-833-7275829) seven days a week, 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. There may be walk-in clinic opportunities nearParticipatingyou. pharmacies can be found at saskatchewan.ca/co vid-19Aparent/legal guardian must be present to provide verbal, in formed consent. If the parent chooses an adult designate (e.g. grandparent, aunt) to accompany the child for a vaccine, a consent form signed by the parent/guard ian must be presented.
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A message from Saskatchewan RCMP: “As a new school year begins, Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding parents and caretakers to keep safety in mind when posting back-to-school pictures on social media. Those trendy photos of children holding chalkboard-style back-to-school signs may be perfect for the family photo book, but there are some things you may want to think carefully about before you share them publicly. Ask yourself – are you comfortable with strangers knowing your child’s name and age, where they go to school and what their favourite things are? Also consider the photo’s setting. A photo on your front step could potentially identify where you live. A snapshot in front of the school’s sign shows where your child is enrolled – and likely to be every day. If you can’t resist sharing, we suggest limiting the personal information included on props and being mindful of the background of the photo. It might also be a good time to review and update your privacy settings on your social media accounts.
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“We might see half a dozen cases in August, September, and we’ve been averaging a case a day since the beginning of the month,” Haas said Tuesday. There is no apparent nexus for the current cases, Haas“Essentiallysaid. it’s been a community-wide problem. We’ve seen cases from in town, we’ve seen cases from smaller communities around us, like Biggar and Cochin, cases coming in from various lakes.” Haas said parvo typi cally affects dogs under 18 months of age. It has an in cubation period, usually, of five to seven days. Highly contagious, it causes vom iting, bloody diarrhea and lack of appetite.
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Watch next week’s paper for more from Michelle Spark on the construction progress of the Battlefords Humane Society’s new grooming and boarding facility.
• Break-in to a business on Territorial Drive East, sometime overnight on Aug. 29 to 30th. Some smaller items stolen, no cash taken. • Patrolling officers came upon a youth wanted on several outstanding warrants in the area of 10th Avenue at 10:30 on Aug. 28. The youth fled from police and was arrested a short time later as he was attempting to break into a residence on the 1000-block 104th Street in North Bat tleford. The 17 year old was arrested and held for court the next day on his outstand ing warrants and new charges of resisting arrest and break and enter to a residence. Six Vehicle Thefts.
Charges. 102 Disturbance Calls 23 Other Reported Thefts 20 Mischief investigations. RCMP Weekly Report 20 assault investigations
At the Battlefords Humane Society animal shelter, director Michelle Spark says watching out for parvo is an ongoing priority and, despite the current uptick, the cen tre is free from parvo. They’ve seen dogs with parvo, but have caught them in time before they actually came into the building and effect any of the other animals, said Spark.“We’re always watch ing for the signs and symptoms, so when some body brings in a puppy that they found … the first questions we ask is have they had any diar rhea, are they eating, have they been happy and play ful like a normal puppy should be,” said Spark, “and if the answer to any of those questions is not what we want to hear, then we will send them directly to the vet clinic to be tested for parvo.” If it does have parvo, and is going to be cared for by the humane society, it goes into quarantine. That is not usually done at the shelter itself, Spark explained.“Forinstance, we have a dog right now that was treated for parvo and now he’s on a quarantine for two to three weeks while he finishes shedding the virus, just to make sure that he can’t give it to anyone else, so in that case it’s very, very hard to do that quarantine at the shelter. We can do it if we absolutely have to, but ideally we look for a foster home who’s willing to take on a parvo dog that has fully vaccinated ani mals or has no intentions of getting a puppy in the near future because it can stay in the ground for up to fiveSparkyears.”said, “We try very hard to find a fos ter home that is will ing to take that on short term or a staff member who doesn’t have other animals at home who can take that on short term.”
• 911 call of a male armed with a bat threatening to assault the occupants of a residence in the Cochin district shortly af ter 9 p.m. on Aug. 26. Police recovered a bat at the scene and arrested the 31-yearold male suspect without incident. No one was reported injured. The suspect was charged with assault with a weapon, utter ing threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
• Shortly after 1 p.m Aug. 28, there was a report of a disturbance at a residence on the 1100-block 108th Street. A 51-yearold male is to appear in court next month charged with one count of assault. The vic tim reported being struck during an argu ment but did not sustain serious injuries.
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As for adopting a dog during a rash of parvo cases, Spark says the shel ter does everything pos sible to make sure the ani mals leaving the shelter are“Ifhealthy.astray dog comes in and it’s showing perfectly healthy when it comes in, but it was in contact with the parvovirus, it can take up to 14 days to show any symptoms,” Spark explained, “So when you think about it, we get a stray dog, we hold it for five days, we vaccinate it, get it chipped, get it spayed and neutered, and then we adopt it out and — and if all of that hap pens within two weeks — there is always a possibil ity that that dog will show symptoms of parvo after it leftIt’shere.”possible, she point ed out, but not very likely. Has it happened? Yes, said Spark. On a regular basis? “Absolutely not.”
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• Report of someone assaulted with bear mace at a residence on 33rd Street in Battleford at 715 a.m. on Aug. 27. The victim was treated for non-life-threaten ing injuries. The 26-year-old suspect was located several hours later and is charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation.
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• Police were called to an assault in progress on the 1900-block 104th Street at 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 30. It appeared a man was fighting with a shirtless teen. The teen was located and spoken to along with sev eral witnesses and it was learned the man had interrupted the shirtless male who was assaulting another youth. It was then learned the 20-year-old suspect had also exposed himself to people at that location. When arrested, the subject became violent and bit one of the arresting officers on the hand, the member was wearing safety gloves at the time and was not injured. The suspect was charged with uttering threats, assault, mischief, committing an indecent act, resisting arrest, obstruction, assaulting a police officer.
• Police were called to a residence on the Saulteaux First Nation at 9 p.m. on the Aug. 30 for a report of two suspects armed with a firearm and bear mace. Suspects were reported to have deployed bear mace into the residence as well as pointed a firearm at the occupants before fleeing. A 19-year-old male was arrested later in the evening and remains in custody. A second suspect has also been identified. Charges are currently pending against both sub jects. The investigation is still ongoing. Five Break and Enter Investigations.
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• Police responding to a 911 noise com plaint of a loud vehicle on Scott Drive in at 1 a.m. on Aug. 30 located a woman in her twenties suffering from a bleeding nose sustained during a physical altercation. A 22-year-old male was arrested on scene and is scheduled to appear next month charged with one count of assault.
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Continued from Page 1 be quite Shouldrisky.your dog con tract parvoviral enteritis and require treatment, it could mean a clinic stay of between four and seven days, which includes in travenous fluids, IV an tibiotics and a clinic. De pending on the practice, said Haas, the cost could run between $600 and 1,500.Opting to vaccinate against parvo is certainly the cheaper option. A ballpark figure for the vaccinations, Haas points out, is $250, again de pending on the practice.
• Police recovered a stolen vehicle on the 1100-block 100th Street in North Bat tleford at 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 26. Three sus pects were located inside the vehicle and arrested without incident. A 20-year-old woman was later released without charges. A 22-year-old woman was remanded into custody and appeared on Aug. 29 charged with two counts of breach of probation. A 19-year-old man was remanded into custo dy and also appeared on Aug. 29 in court charged with identity fraud, possession of stolen property and failing to comply with a release order. 25 Mental Health Investigations. 10 Traffic Collisions. Two Individuals Charged with Im paired Driving. 68 Various Traffic Charges. 83 Disturbance Calls 21 Other Reported Thefts 19 Mischief investigations. Anyone with information on any inci dent is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Last week’s summary: Battlefords RCMP responded to 522 calls for service during this time period from Wednesday, Aug. 17, through Tuesday, Aug. 23 29 assault investigations, 12 B&Es Five Missing Persons Investigations Enter Investigations Thefts Health Investigations. Traffic Collisions. Impaired Driving. Traffic
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• Police responded to residence in the Cando district shortly after midnight on Aug. 27 in response to a 911 call of a disturbance. A woman reported being punched in the face during an altercation with a second woman at the residence. A 20-year-old woman is facing a charge of assault.•Aug. 27 at 11:45 p.m. police called to report of an assault in the area of 108th Street and 11th Avenue. The female vic tim reported being pushed onto the ground during an argument with a male known to her. She was not injured in the altercation. A 22-year-old male from Saskatoon is fac ing one count of assault.
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By Lisa Joy Before the digital era reporters used to hit the streets to ask people their opinions on all kinds of topics. The journalism jargon for that was “streeters.” Now, however, with just the click of a mouse journal ists can scour social media to learn what people are say ing about most issues. With that in mind, SASKTODAY.ca hit various Sas katchewan social media groups and pages to discover what people are talking about - and what they’re saying. It’s rather interesting, entertaining, and sometimes un nerving. At least we thought so and we’re hoping you will too as we share a snapshot of the mood of the province on current topics. When dinner has six legs – or perhaps eight Saskatchewan residents didn’t hold back any chirp shots after someone posted a photo listing the ingredients for cheddar puffs that included cricket protein. “Them crickets puff up nice.” – Dave. “Gross. I think I’m gonna puke.” – Kimberly. “If you read the rest of the ingredients, ‘organic crick et flour.’ Wt [bleep] is organic cricket flour?” – Robert. Where’s the beef Residents devoured an online meme that read, “Cows eat grass. Therefore, steak is plant-based meat.” “Anyone know what crickets eat?” – Marianne. “Less cricket in my burger please.” – Randy. “I’m guessing when we have an abundance of grass hoppers, they will say grasshoppers are great protein!” – Heidi.
Mask a silly question Are Saskatchewan residents willing to mask back up this fall as Dr. Saqib Shahab recommends? The answer could be right under your nose. “He’s still at it!!!! Really!!!!” – Camille. “Are you kidding.” – Sherry. “Shut the [bleep] up already; hang your head in utter disgrace.” – Trish. No laughing matter
A video posted by what appeared to be a Canadian Border Security Agency Officer speaking out against the ArriveCan app calling it nonsensical went viral with trav ellers revelling in his bad altitude. “Enjoy unemployment.” – Grace. “There still any honest judges?” – Sharon. “Run Trudeau and all of you who participated in this.” – Gregory.
Saskatchewanians reaction to a story saying Health Canada approved boosters for 5-11-year-olds should have politicians and health officials shaking in their booster seats. “Health Canada is a joke.” – Li. “Health Canada isn’t the parent!” – Cam. “We are going to see a lot of angry people in the years to come. This needs to stop now!” – Heather. No keys to the city When Chrystia Freeland visited Saskatoon, some resi dents wanted to change the locks rather than give her the keys to the city. “Just show her the train station instead.” – Darlene. “Typical that she comes when it’s harvest time and farmers are too busy to be able to go to protest.” – Barb. “Ironic that her name has ‘Free’ in it!” – Georgina. Bad altitude
Moe money Premier Scott Moe announced that we would be get ting a $500 Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit cheque in the mail and many don’t think it makes cents. “Here’s your money, shut up, eat bugs!” – Janet “It’s a joke. Money to distract everyone and appease us.” – Stacey. “They’re getting people buttered up to go on the global government teat. No independent businesses or income sources allowed.” – Jillian.
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16th century map of the world in Latin, by Mercator, Published 1587 | Pasticcio/iStock/Getty Images Plus the Arctic are, of course, unknown but the recent visit by Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary- General of NATO, indicates valid concerns exist about Cana da’s ability to defend itself from a northern attack. Mr. Trudeau contributed noth ing specific in this regard. NORAD’s costs are largely borne by the USA. as Can ada falls short on its finan cialOlafobligations.Scholz. the Ger man Chancellor, desper ately seeking aid for his country and Europe must have departed grossly disappointed. All he got was a photo-op document promising that Canada will provide liquified hydrogen in five to ten years but no LNG or oil even then. The piece of paper he took home has no more immedi ate value than that proudly waved by Neville Cham berlain on his return to Britain from Germany in 1937. That document was signed by Hitler himself. This world desperately requires properly qualified statesmen and leaders not narrow-minded incompe tents and megalomaniacs incapable of negotiating lasting peaceful cohabi tation. They are needed before this globe so care fully studied and skillfully depicted by Mercator, is destroyed.
WoodPile R.H. Wood North Battleford Gerardus Mercator, 1512-1594, wife Barbie, was a Flemish geographer, cosmographer and cartog rapher. Despite being in jail without pen, ink and paper in 1569 he presented to the world a new idea in mapology (my neologism). The world was represented on a flat piece of paper with north up, Alaska top left and Australia bottom right. The paper was either rolled into a cylinder thus approximating the left and right land masses or laid flat perhaps to mollify those who insisted that the world is flat as some hold evenThistoday.Mercator projec tion is of little value when one’s attention is drawn to the north pole as an Arctic cold war is feared. To un derstand things, you need a globe - Mercator flatness is not helpful – you need the conical perspective from above.On my globe, the north pole, ownership of which is currently in dispute, is marked by a black hole into which mankind is des tined to disappear unless it gets a grip on itself. Look ing down at the world from above as RCMP Commis sioner Brenda Lucki does “from 10,00 feet” certain things become obvious. Russia is twice the size of Canada and has three to four times our population. Canada’s arctic terrain is hugely fragmented into is lands and waterways mak ing land, air and sea de fence virtually impossible. Russia’s land perimeter is continuous making de fence and access relatively simple. This may not be all that important in the next war which will be domi nated by super/ultra/hyper sonic planes and weaponry rendering current early warning systems useless. The only blessing I can think of is we won’t hear the missiles coming. Around 1960 Matthew, my father’s right-hand man, went off for two years to work on the DEW line in northern Canada. This early warning system was slowly superseded by the North Warning System which is now being further upgraded by NORAD. The latest completion date for this is 2030 or beyond or not soon Russia’senough.intentions in
A program that pro motes positive mental health in students is ex panding. Five schools will be added to the Mental Health Capacity Building initiative this fall, follow ing a successful pilot proj ect.The provincial gov ernment has invested $800,000 in 2022-23 for Mental Health Capacity Building, bringing yearly funding to $2 million. This expansion brings the number of schools taking part in the Mental Health Capacity Building initiative to 10. The ini tiative promotes positive mental health in children, youth, families and people in the community who in teract with children by fo cusing on prevention and mental health promotion, early identification and intervention. It also helps young people better man age their feelings and in crease awareness of where they can find help. The five schools select ed for the program’s expan sion are: Churchill Com munity High School in La Ronge, Prince Albert Col legiate Institute in Prince Albert, St. John Communi ty School in Prince Albert, Weyburn Comprehensive High School in Weyburn and Dr. Brass School in Mental health program expanded to five additional schools Yorkton.They join the five schools that were pilot sites for the initiative: Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School in Regina; Hector Thiboutot School in Sandy Bay; North Bat tleford Comprehensive High School and John Paul II Collegiate in North Bat tleford; and Greenall High School in Balgonie. These schools serve as resource hubs, giving students ac cess to a range of mental health promotion and pro gramming through collab oration between schools, communities and health care“Weproviders.arefully support ive of this Mental Health Capacity Building initia tive and are pleased that the ministries of Health and Education can support this program which is being led by the Saskatchewan Health Authority,” Sas katchewan Rivers board chair Barry Hollick said. “The program guidelines and its inclusion of profes sional staff will provide our students and school communities the oppor tunity to benefit from this valuable program.”
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Hiebert on Heritage Stevie Dean Cormons: A consummate musician
Stevie Dean Cormons - circa 2021. | Photos submitted month; They lived two and one half miles south of Mayfair. Stevie drove a co-op fuel truck from 1976 to 1978. Then from 1978 to 1980, Stevie drove truck for Breault trucking out of Cut Knife. As Stevie put it, he “travelled all over Saskatchewan.” He hauled pretty much everything – gravel, cattle, furniture, grain. Stevie’s musical career Stevie got his first guitar in 1973 – a Yamaki acous tic. He soon knew enough chords and had enough experience to go busking in the Lower Mainland. He also busked with Brian McCarthy at Gastown in Vancouver. He also took up the harmonica at this time. Stevie’s illustrious musical career began at a house party in Cut Knife. He met bass player Charlene Pellerin, acoustic guitar player Eugene Pellerin, drummer Ted Churchman, saxophone player Tony Brousen and lead guitarist Murray Campbell. A week later, Stevie joined their band. The band was booked solid – weddings, anniversaries, community dances, rodeos. Stevie played with the Pellerins for two years from 1980 to 1982. Looking back a couple of decades, Stevie had tried out with his first band for a stripper club. He didn’t get the job because he was too young. Stevie and his wife moved to North Battleford while he was playing with the Pellerin’s band, The West 40 StevieBand.connected with local musicians and added to his already impres sive musical file. In his first band (Wavelength), he was the front man and also managed the band. It was a three-piece country rock combo with Stevie on lead and rhythm guitar, harmonica and lead singer, John Mcgrath on bass and Dave Robin on drums. Shortly after the band’s in ception, Murray Campbell of the The West 40 Band joined Stevie’s band as lead guitar. Stevie’s next band was Hitman, which quickly morphed into Three Wheel Cadillac. Band members included Stevie (on every thing), Dave Bull on base, John Thomson on guitar and Bill Green on drums. Although Stevie had his own band, he connected with many musicians and friends in the music community and freelanced in their bands. Players included the great Métis fiddler, Hap Boyer, Gerald Sehn, drummer, and Frank Materi, a masterful accordion player. As a consummate mu sician, Stevie continually honed his craft. He devel oped into a first-class gui tarist. He taught himself the harmonica which, in terestingly, is played up side down. The lower notes should be on the left but Stevie plays on the right. What kinds of music does Stevie aspire to? It’s an eclectic mix – country, country rock, rock and roll, and blue grass. Steve cur rently plays in a band with Dennis Cann and Dave Bull called The Battleford River Bandits (formerly BadStevieInfluence).and his first wife split in 1977. They have one son, Jol (age 47) who lives in Edmonton. And they have a daughter, Willow (age 48). Stevie remarried to Lisa in 1982 and formally adopted Jol andStevieWillow.Dean’s namesake is his birth father’s stage name (Dean), whom he never met but, has a natural ingrained passion and love for music in his DNA. The following are other details of Stevie’s life and musical career from his perspective.“Ihave been mak ing music for 50 years. I have played as a single act and put together bands throughout the 1980s and ‘90s while working with numerous, talented play ers. And I have worked as a pick-up musician with other local bands over the years. In addition, I have used music to volunteer for numerous non-profit orga nizations and community events. My experience as a studio musician is exten sive and I am presently cowriting with a professional writer.“I was raised in Na naimo with lots of Italian family and friends on my father’s side and lots of singing at house parties. “When I was five years old, I was at a house party. Then the adults started singing and they let me mess around with a little electric organ. It seemed I had a natural talent for music. My parents enrolled me in accordion lessons. I hated it and in fact to this day when I see sheet mu sic, I get anxiety. I play by ear. Note reading wasn’t my forte. I wanted to play music. I liked not The Blue Danube Waltz, which I played at my first recital. After some time, I finally had the courage to ask if I could quit my lessons. “In the movie Mars At tacks they used accordion music to kill the Martians.
“The first friend I made in 1971 in Vancouver was Brian (Butch) McCarthy at All Seasons Park. Butch was the first person I did some serious playing with, busking around Vancouver. By this time, I had learned the guitar just by watch ing people play. Back then every hippie house had a guitar in the living room. In 1972, Butch moved to Calgary and I moved there in the fall and started rehearsing, playing gui tar, harp and vocals. Still didn’t own a guitar at that time. This was California country rock sound soon to be a strip club band. Well winter hit hard and early in Calgary. I couldn’t stand the cold. So headed back to the west coast and straight back California for my second winter. Butch reap peared in my life 41 years later living in Saskatoon and, yes, we have been playing together again.
“Around 1974 my then wife and I moved to Haida Quay (Queen Charlotte Is lands) where every second night was a jam session and got some good roots for my music life. Then in 1976 we moved to Mayfair. Not too many hippies there to jam with. I did love the community and worked for the co-op driving fuel truck. After we separated, I eventually found my way to Cut Knife and drove truck there for a few years.” Stevie’ recalls details of his time with the Pellerins. “This band was quite popular and we had lots of work because we played old time to rock and roll. One of my favourite gigs was at the Richard Dance Club. Some fine dancers and always a joy to play for. During those three years with West 40 I met my dear wife Lisa and I moved to Battleford in 1981.” Other memories: “Over the years I had been part of organizing free outdoor concerts in Vancouver, Atton’s Lake and by Maidstone. Glen Richardson and myself started Jam Production, a music promotional com pany. 1981 to ‘83 we put on three outdoor shows; broke even on two of them and lost thousands on the third show, so that was the end of that. During this time, we put together our band Wavelength with Dave Robin from N.B. on drums, John McGrath from Eng land on bass and myself on 12-string acoustic and elec tric guitars and harmonica, of course. John played in bands in the 1960s and rubbed shoulders with a few amazing musicians in cluding the Rolling Stones. Wavelength went through a music agency and had lots of work all over Saskatch ewan.”So, there we have it, Stevie Cormons, an extraordinary musician. But not only that, those who know Stevie see him as a down-to-Earth, outgoing and a genuine friend. He’s a professional. But he doesn’t wear it on his shoulder. He’s interested in you and your music. Stevie has enjoyed an action-packed life and logged accomplished time in bands, and as a solo act. Stevie has said his love of music has only grown over the years. It has been a distinct pleasure to get to know him. I learned a few things about music from Stevie. I count him as a good friend.
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By Richard W. Hiebert Stevie Cormons and I met May 7 to discuss his life and musical career. I first met Stevie at Dennis Cann’s home just down the street from our home on Gregory Drive. We jammed up with Dennis on drums and Dave Bull on base. I did my renditions of Blue Suede shoes and Johnny Be Good. It was clear to me Stevie was no ordinary musician. He could play guitar and the harmonica and sing. I said that a little too lightly. I mean he could really play and sing. As I said in the title, he was a consummate professional.StevieDean Cormons was born on Jan. 5, 1955. At age three he was adopted by Angelo and Elizabeth (Toni) Cormons. He received elementary and high school education in Nanaimo, B.C. “I became disillusioned with formal education ear ly in my adolescent years and left school in Grade 10 to travel around North America. I was only 16 when I embarked on this great adventure,” Stevie says.“I lived for three win ters in the southern United States and California, New York and Colorado (20 states in all). By this time, I was with my second wife. In 1974, we moved to the Queen Charlotte Islands to live with the Haida First Nation for two and a half years.In 1976, Stevie and his wife moved to Mayfair, where they rented Marvin Johnson’s yard for $45 a Dave Bull, Dennis Cann and Stevie Dean Cormons - Battle River Bandits (formerly Bad Influence).
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Twyla work as missionar ies in Tanzania, in a Maa sai village near the city of Arusha. Ralph helps set up rainwater collection sys tems, a project that gets about half of their funding from Rotary Clubs, while Twyla works with local women to create and mar ketThejewelry.Maasai are an East African tribe who mainly live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The Williams have been work ing with them since 2016. “It’s a big adventure,” says Ralph, explaining how they have been developing relationships with the local villagers, and helping them build rainwater collection systems to provide them with a clean water supply. As he noted, they can not use well water as the village is located near the base of a small dormant volcano, and water from the ground has high levels of fluoride. Small amounts are good for bones and teeth, but large amounts are toxic to the body. Rainwater collection systems have been set up for their home and church, and for the dispensary and the primary school in the village. The couple are now raising money to ex pand the rainwater collec tion system to provide a clean water supply for the entire“It’svillage.always going to rain, eventually,” says Ralph. “We’re trying to make our work reproduc ible, and sustainable, so if we’re not there, they can still put it together.” For the school, before this system was built, stu dents had to bring one li tre of water every day, or else they couldn’t come to school. Sometimes that wa ter was drawn from a ditch or other unsanitary source, and this water would end up being used to make the lunch for the students, said Ralph.The system in place for the school has 75,000 litres of storage, with a pipeline to the kitchen, so clean water is provided for the students and for their food needs.The new project is to in stall 21 10,000-litre tanks with a covering roof to serve the village, to pro vide clean water for about 3,000 residents in the vi cinity, with a cost of about $30,000 US. The area receives, on average, about 30 inches of rain a year with two rainy seasons, the main one from March to May, and the sec ondary one in November to December.Anissue arose when last year there was no sec ondary rainy season, which made the need for this sys tem more urgent. The plan is to be able to accumulate and store water that can take them through a year with less rainfall, says Ralph.The system collects rainwater from the roofs of buildings, and is set up in a way to keep the water clean. Every square metre of roof will produce 10 li tres of water if there is a one-cm rainfall, and 10 square metres can produce 250 litres from a one-inch (2.54 cm) rainfall, which is a typical daily rain during the rainy season. For water usage, he and Twyla are able to keep it down to 60 litres a day by using gray water for wa tering gardens, and using shower water to flush the toilet
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Twenty-eight members of New Horizons gath ered at the North Battl eford Golf & Country Club on Monday Morning, Aug. 29 to play in their weekly
A couple with local ties to the North Battleford and Weyburn areas, Ralph and Twyla Williams, paid vis its to the respective Rotary Clubs recently to share de tails of their work in Tan zania, a project that has been supported by Rotary Clubs here and in Tanza nia.Ralph Williams lived in North Battleford from 1960 until 1968, attending Con naught, then King Street, Bready and McKitrick Schools. His father was a preacher and coached (as a volunteer) for NBCI and later for St. Thomas Col legiate.In1978, he returned to North Battleford with his family. He sold real estate and later sold advertising for the Advertiser-Post and for the Star Phoenix, and was active with the Battl efords Community Players. They left North Battleford in 1986, to finish Ralph’s BA and MA degrees. They also spoke in Wey burn when there to visit Ralph’s uncle and aunt, Roland and Lois Olson of North Weyburn. Ralph also spent time there as a youth as he graduated from Western Christian Col lege when it was located at NorthCurrentlyWeyburn.Ralph and golf scramble. It was an other beautiful, sunny day. Ron Falcon led his chargers, consisting of Garry Nelson, Dave Page and John Yarske to a squeaker win over the foursome of Bernie Meisner, Don Murray, Claude Huot and Al White. Both teams ended up with scores of 39, however, the Falcon team parred No. 9, while the Meisner team bogeyed the hole, thus giving up a possible win. For the first time this year a foursome of la dies, Etta Meisner, Diana Griffiths, Donna Huot and Shirley Smith, call ing themselves the Fab Four, played together and took home the consolation prize. Congratulations La dies.Garry Nelson was able to defeat Brian Jordan and Dianne Campbell to take the closest to the pin on No. 8, while Dick Horrell was spectacular in sinking the longest putt on No. 9, and winning the Discovery Coop car Newwash.Horizons will take
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“It’s unbelievable the difference it makes to the water,” said Ralph. The couple are mem bers of a Rotary Club in Arusha, a city with five Rotary clubs. In addition, Rotary clubs in Ontario have provided about half of the funding needed, with churches providing the rest.You can find Ralph and Twyla Williams’ project on Facebook at JaynezaniaMission.WilliamsTan—WithfilesfromFoster
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He’swith.also learned that the best way to keep good quality of water they paint the tanks to protect the wa ter from UV rays, and to help keep the water cool.
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Ralph Williams was honoured as a Maasai elder, for all of his work to help and improve life in the Maasai village, located near the city of Arusha, Tanzania.
Ralph Williams stands in front of the water collection tanks set up for the Irmorijo Primary School, to provide them with clean water. Prior to this, each child had to bring one litre of water every day, to be used for cooking their lunch. |
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Women, harmony and fun Battlefords Blend always has room for more
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Some members of the Battlefords Blend Chorus were able to attend and entertain at the 50 th anniversary party of one of their members. The sisterhood of the group is one thing that all of the members appreciate. | Photo by George Blais returned, and this hobby became my passion. The best part is singing bass and hearing the harmonies created all around me. The following week was a workshop with a facilita tor from Sweden. Harvest was in full swing but I managed to get to this im portant event. The magni tude of educational oppor tunities available through this group became appar ent. Bonus! I didn’t real ize how much there was to learning to sing and this group has given me many opportunities to strengthen my knowledge and abili ties.Another exciting event that year was the interna tional competition in Seat tle, Wash. My involvement in this group was cemented. We attended performances and watched incredible groups from across Canada and the United States. As tourists, we were quickly recognized as singers in town for the competition. They would ask us to sing a song – an easy request to fill. We sang on the bus, in a shoe store, in a restaurant – our love for singing was easily accessed. A Christmas show was planned for that fall. Be ing new, I had the option to sing only the songs I felt comfortable singing. Three of us who joined that fall sang every song in the pro gram so we were on the ris ers for the whole show. We are given lots of supports – sheet music, recordings, extra practise with our sec tion – so learning the songs is simply a matter of find ing the way you learn the best.Ienjoy being part of the show and happy to provide entertainment to fundrais ing events like “Love is in the Air” at Meota or rais ing funds for health care for one of our members in need. Shows of great im portance to us were our 35th anniversary show in 2017, “Frost” in 2015 and the opening of the Dekker Center in 2012. I enjoy see ing smiles on faces when we attend care homes dur ing the Christmas season. Battlefords Blend, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is required to attend a competition at least once in three years. Attending competition has taken us to Surrey, B.C., Calgary, Alta. and Saskatoon. In addition to competing, there is the op portunity to watch other groups and quartets, obtain information from educa tional sessions, socialize and be a Battlefordstourist.
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Continued from Page 8 to the Links again on Tues day, Sept. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Last week’s results Twenty-seven New Ho rizons members turned out on an overcast but warm morning Aug. 22nd to try their hand at the elusive game of golf. Some were successful, while others were less fortunate, but all had a good time.
Donna Huot led her chargers consisting of Len Taylor, Diana Griffiths and Dave Page to first place with a score of 38. Al White’s foursome of Merve Zulynik, Ann Ber nier and Dick Horrell had to settle for second, with a close 39. Judy Jamieson, Paul Schwingenschloegl, Gord and Ann Crozier gra ciously accepted the con solation.Dick Horrell got closest to the pin on No. 8, while Al White took home the Discovery Co-op car wash, for sinking the longest putt on No. 9. Joe Waldbillig (centre) of North Battleford got a hole in one at the Rustic Nine Golf Course on Aug. 24. Joe was golfing with his friends Tom Pain and Ray Hoover. When they got to the green on hole number six they couldn’t find the ball so they looked in the hole and there it was. This is the second hole in one for joe, his first one was at a golf course in arizona. joe received an engraved hole in one golf bag tag and a set of golf balls.
By Val Laing Summer was winding down and the school year was about to begin. That got me thinking about joining “something” in 2009.Myyears of being a dance mom and getting my girls to piano lessons were coming to an end. I had one more year before we were an empty nest. I was also about to retire from nearly 30 years of teaching near the Battlefords. What could I do? I turned to the Ad vertiser Post. The dates to remember had a guest night and the opening line caught my eye. “Women, Harmony and Fun.” Ev erything about those three words enticed me to check it out.Iarrived at guest night and was cheerfully greeted by smiling, welcoming women! I wasn’t sure that I was in the right place. One asked what part did I sing? My quick response was “alto.”“Oh a bass singer!” (I was lucky to join when we were a group of six bass singers. With four-part harmony the bass section is important to creating a foundation for the other three parts.) This group had no accompaniment and they used a pitch pipe to start their songs. That night I “YouTubed” to check out a capella sing ing and Sweet Adelines. I Val Laing has become a driving force in Battlefords Blend since joining in 2009. She is dedicated to Sweet Adelines International and appreciates all the advantages they provide.
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By Lorna Pearson Correspondent MEOTA — Well, we got some clouds but noth ing in the way of rain. The high winds on Saturday afternoon may have moved swaths of canola, if any is down. We don’t get winds that strong very often, thank goodness for that. Aug. 23 found two and a half tables at the bridge game in the Pioneer Hall with top score going to Vern Iverson and Albert Blais. Three couples tied for second place — Jeanine Beloin and Jane Groves, Margaret Dyck and Anna Waldbillig and Donna Scherman and Linda Ard. Aug. 25 with three tables in play, top were Linda Ard and Jean Lawes with Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig coming second. This is always a time of good and third were Linda Ard and Dave Sayers. Being it was Vern Iverson’s birthday, his sister Arlene Walker treated everyone to chocolate cake and ice cream.Apicture showed up on Facebook of Paul Lanz with a couple beautiful dahlias, from Aug. 13, 1944. Paul and Estelle had a cabin at Lanz Point from 1908 to 1952. No wonder the point was named for them.Aug. 28 found 24 golfers out to enjoy the fellowship and friendly competition. The winners with a great score of 37 were Larry Dyck, Kent Morton, Juliette Tebay and Jack Day. The consolation winners were Lucille Gregoire, Carol Dyck, Sandy McVitie and Ken Buchinski. We had the opportunity to welcome two visitors - the Jaworskis from Minnesota who were visiting friends. Svend Christiansen is being moved to Battlefords Regional Care Centre for his therapy sessions, as of Tuesday, and welcomes company any time. A memorial service was held in the Do Drop In Aug. 27, honouring the late Wally Johnson, a one-time resident in EffectiveMeota.Aug, 26, for a period of 10 to 14 days, the Iffley Road will be closed from Highway 4 to the Lanz Road due to safety concerns. The detour route is Glenrose Road and Range Road 3163. The detour route is restricted to secondary weights and single lane traffic only crossing the Crystal Creek Bridge. golf still a popular outing
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Trudy Janssens and Patrick Eckerman are reviewing how to rig a Lazor One. Winds were perfect on Saturday before the storm rolled in. | Photo submitted By Grace Gerein Battlefords Art Club I was born and raised in Scott. I married the love of my life and best friend and together we raised four children on a farm near Scott. We now have nine grandchildren to enjoy. I am mostly self-taught but have taken university art classes, workshops, and progressed my artistic ability through books and magazines. I have also had the pleasure of studying under the direction of vari ous renowned artists. I enjoy watercolour, acrylics, and pastels, and often combine them to create my own unique style. My work is displayed in numerous outlets, studios, and museums in the area. Critique sessions with the Battlefords and Unity art clubs continue to advance my development as an artist. Artwork by Grace Gerein | Photos submitted Notes
Hon. Jeremy Cockrill, MLA for The Battlefords 306-445-5195office@jeremycockrill.ca Plan helps with the rising cost of living while paying down debt a $500 Affordability Tax Credit for Saskatchewan residents 18+ who filed a tax return. some while extending and retiring Saskatchewan’s operating debt by $1 billion.
Art is meant to be shared I love painting and strive to create new unique interesting pieces for my viewers’ enjoyment. In my opinion, creativity is a gift and a privilege meant to be developed and shared, and so have taught classes in the Battlefords, Lloydmin ster, Unity and Biggar. I welcome commission requests and I invite art lovers and collectors to my home studio anytime. I can be reached at djgmg@live. com. You can also private message me on my Face book page.
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Shayla Orthner was sentenced Friday of last week in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench to 10 years for her part in the death of 25-year-old Tiki Laverdiere of Edmonton. Justice Richard Danyliuk gave Orthner 1,671 days credit for pre-custody time served. This means she has 1,981 days left to serve effective Aug. 26. The remaining charges against Orthner were stayed by Senior Crown Prosecutor Chris Browne. She was also banned from owning firearms for life and must submit her DNA to the National DNA Data Bank. Orthner, 30, was charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, im properly interfering with a human body and theft of a vehicle. In April, she pleaded not guilty to firstdegree murder and entered a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter. She has been in custody at Pine Grove Correctional Centre since she was ar rested July 20, 2019, in NorthOrthnerBattleford.was the first of 10 people charged in connection to Laverdiere’s murder. She is the seventh person to be sentenced and there are still trials remain ing for three co-accused. There is a ban on publi cation of all preliminary hearings, trials, and sen tencing hearings until the trials of all the co-accused areThoseconcluded.sentenced so far include: Nikita Cook from Onion Lake Cree Nation, Brent Checkosis from Poundmaker First Nation, Samuel Takakenew and Charles St. Savard from Edmonton, Mavis Takakenew and Danita Thomas from North Battleford.Trials remain for Soaring Eagle Whitstone from Onion Lake Cree Nation, as well as Jesse Sangster and Nicole Cook fromLaverdiereEdmonton.was reported missing to Battlefords RCMP on May 12, 2019. On June 10, 2019, RCMP announced that Laverdiere’s disappearance was the result of foul play and they would be investigating her disappearance as a homicide. On July 11, Lisa Joy Staff Reporter A lawyer for one of three men charged in a large cocaine drug bust by the Battlefords RCMP Gang Task Force is pre pared to set a preliminary hearing date for his client, court heard Monday. Eastin Lewis’ defence told the court that he need ed the names of the counsel representing Trevor Auger and Jarod Dumais. Judge William Mokuruk said he would consider running the preliminary hearing for all three accused at the sameLewis,time. Dumais and Auger were arrested after police raided a home in the 1000 block of 113 Street in North Battleford on June 9 as part of an ongoing investigation. During the bust, police seized a semiautomatic rifle, a loaded handgun, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a conducted energy device, body armour, 359 grams of cocaine, trafficking paraphernalia and a quantity of cash. Lewis is back in court Sept. 19 and Dumais is scheduled to appear Sept. 16. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Battleford Detachment, Gang Task Force, Battl eford Municipal General Investigation Section, Bat tleford Provincial Gen eral Investigation Section, Police Dog Services and Critical Incident Response Team assisted with the in vestigation. Shayla Orthner arrives at Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench Friday for her sentencing hearing. | Photo by Lisa Joy / Battlefords News-Optimist death Orthner sentenced to 10 years
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2019, a police dog found Laverdiere’s remains in a rural area outside of North Battleford while RCMP were conducting a ground search.Laverdiere was in Saskatchewan April 2019 for the funeral of 20-yearold Tristen Cook-Buckle on Thunderchild First Nation. Drug bust suspects back in court
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Borden and District News Local athletes win gold at 55+ games
Borden Friendship Club members celebrating August birthdays are Gerry Penner, Eleanor Walton, Audrey Baker, Cheryl Larner, Ed Rawlyk and Diane Tracksell. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk Matt Fairbrother singing and hula dancers performing for Borden seniors. tars.Then a mike was handed to someone back stage and suddenly “Elvis” – Matt Fairbrother – appeared, singing It’s All Right Momma, Don’t be Cruel and Return to Sender. With Avery playing guitar they walked around the hall among the guests handing out five stuffed bears while singing Be My Teddy Bear, handed out candy kisses while singing Love Me Tender, had eight people in the audience put on leis to do the wave and dressed one man in a grass skirt, coconut bra and a mask to dance the hula. Matt sang one gospel song, Peace in the Valley, and gave a red and white Canada scarf while singing Kiss Like an Angel and closed with Falling In Love With You. It was an enjoyable eve ning for all those in atten dance.The next event for the club is hosting Radisson seniors Sept. 8 and then the Sept. 29 supper in the Community Centre, which are now on the last Thurs day of each month in the centre instead of the club room on Wednesdays.
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By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent Winning the 50/50 draws at the Borden Farm ers Market the last two weeks were Martha Rem pel and Donna Ridgewell. Right now there are lots of vegetables and some fruit coming in. At the Canada 55+ Summer Games in Kamloops Aug. 23 to 26, the 60+ men’s hockey team, Saskatoon Fury, won the gold medal for Saskatchewan. Playing on the team were Gary Nickel and Barry Saunders from Borden. There were 26 events with 2,500 entrants, men and women, in 55+ to 75+ age Bordengroups.Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper Aug. 25 in the Borden Community Centre with close to 60 members and guests on hand for the supper and program. Celebrating birthdays were Audrey Baker, Eleanor Walton, Cheryl Larner, Diane Tracksell, Gerry Penner and Ed Rawlyk. Cakes were brought by Glen and Evelyn Skarra. After supper, Avery Fairbrother was introduced and he played guitar and sometimes harmonica for songs such as Heart of Gold, Navajo Rug, Wild flowers, The Gambler and a few more. Avery has his own shop in Sovereign where he repairs stringed instrument and builds gui
Avery and Matt (Elvis) Fairbrother entertaining Borden Friendship Club members.
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September kicks off with kids back in school and parents, school staff and students will rely on each other to keep the schools safe and healthy for another year. | Photos by Sherri Solomko
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Dylan and Jenna Ensz of Barnes Creek Beef Ranch at Chitek Lake Farmers Market selling their products.
Mayfair and District News Chitek Lake market features interesting vendors
ous friends from all over. Nora was hospitalized most of the winter in Sas katoon. Her memorial ser vice is in Leoville at 1:30 p.m. this Friday, so another drive for me up to the great northBlueberrycountry. picking is spotty in the forest my friend and I discovered last week. Just when we thought we were defeated after wasting time walking in the unbelievable heat what did we come upon? Patches of purplish blue. Then Faye and I quit our grumbling. To work we did go. Bears didn’t make an appearance this time as compared to other years. The excitement for most young children who will be entering a school setting for the first time can be terrifying or an adventure. Even first-time parents get a little teary-eyed as they watch their children leap into another environment. Teachers, educational as sistants and other school staff welcome all students to an exciting year of learn ing and creating new and renewing old friendships. I am a grandmother to stu dents going into Grades 1, 3, 5 and 7. I have worked in schools for many years and always feel excitement this time of the year. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy great school year. Wandering Shovel Farm and Market Garden Fresh Vegetables. Lois along with husband Trent even go once a week on Wednes days to drop off vegetables to Saskatoon customers and enroute stop at Shell Lake and Shellbrook. They have been in this busi ness for seven years. Lois laughed and said with all of her little helpers in the large gardens, shovels do get lost and misplaced thus giving their business name significance.Thelast Chitek Lake market is this September long weekend and there will be quite a few vendors offering their goods. The weather is supposed to be superb for this time of the year. Probably most smalltown outdoor markets will wrap up on this coming weekend.Deepest sympathy to Tracey Kostuik and Peter Liebaert on the recent pass ing of her parents within a five-week span. Her dad, 72-year-old Tom Kostuik, grew up on the family farm owned by Paul and Jan Cherwinski for the past 35 years or so. He was a miner in Thompson, Man. most of his working life, then moved back to Hafford district to be closer to his sister Bev Foster. Tracey’s mother had lived in Mani toba for a number of years. A dear friend of mine recently passed away. Sev enty-year-old Nora Skel ton from Chitek Lake was one of my cooks at Vaca tion Place Restaurant over a decade ago. She will be terribly missed by hus band Glen and two chil dren, Mike, Jennifer, their spouses and a handful of grandchildren who live in Martensville, plus numer
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As with many of us, we are left wondering where did summer go so quickly. The long weekend is upon us, and it is yet another reminder to arrive alive. Take extra time travelling, enjoy the Saskatchewan scenery, be patient with in creased RV and farm traf fic and enjoy the ride. The Highway 21 bypass construction project is in its final stages and soon, after watching all of this work take place and endur ing a few detours along the way, we will start experi encing this new road in and out of Thetown.long weekend re minds me that in 1986 on the long weekend in Sep tember my husband and I were married at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford, with Rev. Tom Powell officiat ing. With that being said, happy anniversary to my better half and I maintain, “everyone needs a Dave,” and our family is grateful every day for him. I forgot to mention in last week’s column that Unity has welcomed three new doctors to Downtown Medical Clinic, expand ing their team to six phy sicians. Two of these doc tors served here in their residency and I guess they liked the community so much, they decided to say. They won’t all be in Unity full time as they will also help out in the communi ties of Cut Knife, Wilkie andStudentsMacklin. are back in class as of today, Sept. 1. Take extra care travelling in school zones, especially the busy bus times in the morning and afternoons. The swimming pool closed Aug. 30 and we are thankful to our recreation department and lifeguard team for providing a sum mer recreation option. Recreation Director, Lisa Feser, says the boards at the arena have been cleaned and rink start-up is not far away, with the North West Terminal an nual 3-on-3 tournament slated to begin Sept. 27. The outdoor rinks boards will soon be set up. Unity Golf Club fun nights on Tuesdays and men’s nights on Wednes days continue into Septem ber. A Fun Day of Golf fun draiser to benefit the Unity Miners hockey club is Sept. 10 followed by the club championship Sept. 11. Registration for hock ey season closes Sept. 5. Unity Minor Football is accepting registrations for fall programming at Lone star Auto and Unity Credit Union. Practises began Aug. 25. Start date for the tackle division is still being determined.ClubRyde is offering classes for all ages and abilities as well as hold ing a second “in the park” fundraiser for a commu nity member. Aug. 31, Club Ryde held a number of classes and a silent auction to benefit a local family who has spent considerable time in Saskatoon with a health issue.
By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent Harvest was going well until the province-wide rain made working outside for everyone last Saturday come to an instant halt. A hectic storm went through, but with extremely hot temperatures the past two weeks this type of weather pattern can be expected. I sat at Chitek Lake Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 and met some wonder ful people who were sell ing their labours of love. Barnes Creek Ranch pro duces beef. It is owned by the Ensz family near Leoville. Family members include mother LeAnn, father Dylan and Emery, Mandi, Jenna and Kelly. They got into selling their beef at farmers markets less than a year ago. Dylan and Jenna are originally from Tennessee. They are young, vibrant and very ex cited about their new ven ture, which gives the busi ness great exposure to the public. Large samples of three kinds of meat jerky sticks were very good and reasonably priced. I got hooked onto the dill pickle flavour. To order one can call Mandi at 306-9848006 or Emery at 306-9847926.Another hard-working woman with seven chil dren from near Spiritwood, Lois Loewen and daugh ter Sara, sold fresh garden produce. Their business is Lois Loewen with daughter Sara selling fresh garden product at Chitek Lake Farmers Market Aug. 27.
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The United Nations has designated October 1, 2022, as the International Day of Older Persons, an occasion to remember older people’s contributions to society and take action to improve their quality of life. Here are four excellent reasons to make this a priority throughout the year.
Are you considering a visit to a seniors’ residence anticipation of a move for yourself loved Have you considered a continuing care retirement community? Here’s what you need to know.
Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 16 - The Battlefords, Thursday, September 1, 2022 Interested in teaching a class or program with the Parks and Recreation Department? Call (306) 445-1754 or email centralbooking@cityofnb.ca If you are an Older Adult who believes in the benefits of physical activity, are active and enjoy helping others, here is an opportunity for you! Forever... in motion Leader Training: Schedule: Sept 12, 14, 19, 21 & 26 Time: 1 –Locations:4:00pmNationsWEST Fieldhouse Cost: FREE To Register contact Shania at 306.446.8623 Funded by: FREE Caleb Village is the perfect setting for an active, care-free lifestyle. A PLACE THAT OFFERS: • Fun • Safety • Security • Great Neighbors 1802-106th St., North Battleford Ph: 306-445-2088 Fax: 306-445-2089 CALEB VILLAGE
THE ADVANTAGES CCRCs provide residents with plenty of flexibility and allow for adaptive support to meet them wherever they are on life’s journey. It ensures long-term care by enabling occupants to stay in the same facility even as their health and abilities decline. In conventional senior care, the resident must change institutions as they lose their autonomy, further complicating their condition. The consistency provided by CCRCs minimizes this Talkdisruption.to a seniors’ residential consultant to find a suitable retirement home in your area.
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Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are characterized by an ability to adapt from independent living and assisted living to memory care and nursing home It allows the residents to age in place, with supports varying according to their shifting levels of mobility and autonomy. The accessibility options may be in a single building or in a complex depending on the establishment.
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3. DEVELOP YOUR CRAFTY SIDE Cloudy and dreary days are perfect for crafty activi ties like knitting or sewing. Make something new for yourself or take extra pleasure in making a gift for a loved one.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS
Recent studies from Montreal focused on the effects of video games on the aging brain. Using MRIs before the study and again at the end, researchers established that doing puzzles or playing games of logic positively affected the hippocampus, the region of the brain associated with memory. Of the three groups in the study, one group played 3 D video games, one did no particular activity and one took piano lessons, a different type of learning. The subjects who played video games saw their hippocampus increase in volume more than the other two groups. This benefit may be transferrable to other areas of life where tasks require similar types of cognitive effort.
Depending on the type of game, the benefits can vary. Playing video games improved fine motor skills and shortened reaction times. Beyond memory and cognitive function, certain games improved attention spans, critical thought and emotional health while increasing the ability to do multiple tasks simultaneously.
Other observations included increased physical activity, which has its own benefits.
Visit a gaming or electronics store in your area to start building your video game library. With its vibrant leaves and fresh air, autumn offers nu merous activity options. Here are four you may enjoy.
4. TAKE A CLASS Register for an online or in person course to learn a new skill, such as coo king, computers or a se cond language. Many op tions are available free of charge or at a reduced rate for seniors. Do you need more ideas? Check out what your local community has in store for the coming season. the benefits of video games for seniors
2. GO WALKING Take a stroll in your area or on a trail in the woods. Breathe in the refreshing air and admire the flora and fauna in your natural sur roundings. Make it more festive by combining your walk with apple or gourd picking.
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1. CREATE A GARDEN Certain plants like daffo dils and tulips must be planted in the fall for beau tiful spring blooms. If you don’t have any outdoor garden space, use pots ins tead.
Regional News-Optimist sasktoday .ca The Battlefords, Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Page 17 1391-101st Street | North Battleford 306-445-4436 MIGNEAULT LAW OFFICE Barristers and Solicitors Establish a Lasting & Loving Legacy Taking legal action to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and ensure your final wishes are followed while you can make these decisions on your own terms is important. • Estate Planning • Living Trust • Last Will & Testament • Power of Attorney • Probate • Wealth Preservation • Elder Law To speak with an attorney about the best way to secure peace of mind and protection, call our firm today. Dr. James M Lawrence would like Welcometo Dr. Taylor Reiley NEW PATIENTS WELCOME RIVER VALLEY EYE CARE 306-445-4451 • Compliance Packaging • Immunizations • Vitamins & Supplements • Health Information & Tools Your Health Made Easier! Senior Day Every ursday Phone 306-445-6253 Delivery within the Battleford SEWING CLUB MEMBERS SAVE ON ALMOST EVERYTHING IN THE STORE. JOIN NOW! Sometimes Your Heart Speaks Best Through Your Hands... 872 103rd Street, North Battleford, SK 306-445-1966 goBattleford’sNorthtoplace for YarnNotionsFabrics Hours: Monday to Saturday • 10:00am - 5:00pm Video games provide entertainment and come in a variety of genres to engage people of all interests. Did you know that they also hold potential benefits for seniors? IMPROVED COGNITIVE FUNCTION
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A group of Paralympians and Para athletes has mapped portions of the Trans Canada Trail for accessibility. You can use this information to plan your accessible outing on the Ac cessNow app, available via Apple’s App Store or Google Play. If you don’t want to use an app, you can find a map of wheelchair-friendly trails at alltrails.com/Canada/ada.
If you ask most people if they have discussed their funeral or final wishes you most likely will hear “I don’t want to think about it” or “I don’t need to worry about it right now, I’m not planning on dying right away”. Well…after sitting in front of thousands of families I can speak with 100% certainty that preplanning is one of the most important things you can do for your family and here is why. Do you think your family will be better served knowing you have expressed your wishes clearly? Not only did you take the time to write down your wishes, but you even insured that the funds to cover the costs were taken care of. By taking the emotional (your wishes) and financial burden away you have reduced the immediate decision-making pressures off your family or executor’s shoulder. Consider that someone you love will be making difficult decisions at the most trying time in their life. Wouldn’t it be better to have it already taken care of?
According to research, it seems the age most people are happiest is 70. Does that surprise you? Here’s why this period of life is sometimes called the Age of Happiness.
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FACTORS IN YOUR FAVOUR Why, despite losing their youthful energy, do people at this age tend to say they’ve never felt better? The reasons may vary, but the following factors are consistent:
So why wait or leave these decisions for later when you can’t foresee if you will be around to make those decisions. Take care of it now and it will lift a burden on your shoulders and be the final gift of love you leave for your family. Don’t take my word for it alone, here’s what one of your local residents said.
I have been serving families all cross Saskatchewan and Alberta for over 5 years with pre need final wishes planning. It is such a rewarding career that has given me a window into families across our provinces. It is such a privilege to share a valuable conversation with families that makes such an impact at one of the most vulnerable moments in a family’s life.
Our plans grow with interest to offset funeral inflation so why pay more for something later if you can deal with it at today’s costs? Not only can we deal with the funeral decisions, but we can protect your family from the cost and worry of bringing you home if you died more than 100 km’s away from your primary residence. And with our recent addition of our Final Documents Service we can assist the executor with all the estate paperwork that needs to be completed easing the burden of the executor significantly.
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• They let go of the pressure to perform or please others at any price They lose job-related stressors They have more time to do activities they truly love realize that time is finite and make the most of every moment They have more life experience that gives them a profound sense of wisdom In a nutshell, seventy-somethings have nothing left to prove, have fewer work-re lated worries and are relieved of childcare responsibilities. They have free time to do whatever makes them happy, like vo lunteering, gardening, reading, travelling, learning or socializing. Indeed, various factors can detract from this rosy picture, such as health issues, loneliness or financial difficulties. There fore, don’t wait until your 70th birthday to start taking care of your health and culti vating friendships. Also, talk to a finan cial advisor for help creating a retirement nest egg. Are you in good health but reliant on a wheelchair or walker? Whatever your mo bility limitations, you can still spend time enjoying the pleasures of nature. With a bit of research, you can find an outdoor desti nation adapted to diverse users, including seniors with limited mobility.
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Many parks and public nature areas pro vide access ramps, safe walkways, acces sible toilets and automatic gates and doors. But that’s not all. Some places de signed for nature lovers offer specially de signed equipment to enable people with limited mobility to enjoy a unique expe rience despite their condition. Before setting out, you may be able to borrow or rent an adapted wheelchair or a modified bicycle to travel on uneven or snow-covered paths. You can go along with a friend on their walk or run, take a stroll on the beach or take a bike ride to Dogether.you have an active friend who likes to break with routine? Suggest an outing together and make new memories.
Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 18 - The Battlefords, Thursday, September 1, 2022 Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium Family Owned - Family Focused Trevor and Adria Watts - Owners www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca 2691 - 98th St., North Battleford (306) 445-7570 24 hours 1332 - 100th St., North Battleford (306) 446-4200 24 hoursMy final wishes… I’ll deal with it later.
Should you adopt a pet when you retire? nionship in a cat, hamster or fish. Do you want to give an abandoned pet a second chance? Visit an animal shelter in your area.
Here are four excellent reasons to make this a priority throughout the year.
THINGS CONSIDERTO Whatever type of animal you like, it’s essential to re flect on the long-term im plications. Consider, for example, a dog’s life ex pectancy and your plans. Think about whether you may sell your home, move into a smaller space or tra vel. Try to determine who can care for your compa nion if you can’t take it with Finally,you.choose an animal that complements your le vel of autonomy. If you want a dog and you’re not very active, you probably shouldn’t get an energetic puppy that’s strong enough to cause you to lose your balance. If you have re duced mobility, you may find suitable compa
1. The number of older people continues to rise. The main reason for this is in creasing life expectancy. The critical place they occupy in society must not be overlooked.
2. Each person, provided their health al lows, will one day become a senior. Any improvements made today will benefit future generations.
of Older Persons,
The United Nations has designated Octo ber 1, 2022, as the International Day an occasion remember older people’s contributions to society and take action to improve their quality of life.
4 reasons to improve the quality of life for seniors
Has your schedule freed up since retiring? Are you considering inviting a furry friend into your home? Here are a few things to consider before deciding whether adopting a pet is a good idea.
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HEALTH IMPACTS Owning a pet has many benefits, including re duced stress and anxiety, lessened feelings of lone liness, increased self-es teem and a general sense of wellbeing. For example, owning a dog helps raise your level of social engage ment and physical activity because of walks and visits to the park. These changes can have a significant im pact on your health.
3. Health problems. Getting sick, losing mobility or experiencing chronic pain can make an older person preoccupied with declining health. They may resort to alcohol consumption to numb the sadness they feel at losing their abilities.
2. Loneliness. Older people who no longer have children in their care, have lost their life partner or don’t have a large social circle are at increased risk of drinking alone and becoming alcohol dependent.
Do you recognize yourself in any of these descriptions? If you need help managing your drinking, don’t hesitate to talk to a healthcare professional. They can advise you and direct you to appropriate resources.
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Alcohol consumption as a senior: 3 risk factors
According to the Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines published by the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health, women over 65 are advised to consume no more than one standard alcoholic drink per day and five per week. For men, the recommendations state no more than one to two per day and no more than seven per week.
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CHARTIER: Donald Gerald Chartier of Battleford passed away peacefully at Battlefords District Care Centre on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the age of 96. Left to cherish his memory are his children; Bob (Linda) Leah, Lark (Jon); Noella (Herman) Terry, Tim, Josef, Matthias (Amanda); Tim (Joan) Jennifer (Shaun) Philip (Camille); Ted (Judy) Lisa (Ben) Mark (Michelle) Ryan (Ariel) Troy (Melissa); Laurel (Brian) Darryl, Anita (Kody) Rebekka (Cory); Ken (Lee-Ann) Kennedy (Karlin) Keegan, Kierra; Kerilee (Gregg) Jackson (Brooke), Mishele (John); 28 great grand children and his nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Betty, infant son Donald, grandsons Robert and Dustin, brother Bud Chartier, sister Irene Chartier, parents Ernest & Ethel Chartier, sisters-inlaw Ethel Adams, Evelyn Chartier and Myrtle Tegart Toothe, brothers-in-law Larry Adams, Erle Tegart and Bud Toothe, Betty’s parents Elva and Walker Phillips and nephew Garry Chartier. Following high school, Don enlisted in the Army. He was stationed in Kingston, Ontario, awaiting deployment to Europe when the war ended. He returned home to North Battleford and married Betty Phillips in 1946. Don and Betty raised their family in Battleford. Don became a journeyman plumber. He owned and operated Beaver Plumbing and Heating along with his cousin and long-time business partner Lawrence Racicot. Following Don’s retirement, he and Betty relocated to Noella and Herman’s farm where they spent many years loving country living. During this time, Don spent hours tending his garden and woodworking in Herman’s shop. They eventually relocated to Caleb Village. Don reacquainted himself with his violin and played daily. He was an avid reader so a lot of spare time was spent with his nose in a book. In March of 2021, Don moved into Battlefords District Care Centre where he resided until his passing. Our family is forever grateful to Battlefords Home Care who provided care and visitation to Don and valuable assistance to our family before and during his transition to long term care. To the staff on Ward 1 at Battlefords District Care Centre, thank you doesn’t seem to be enough. We feel blessed that his time at BDCC was enjoyable to him because of you and all the wonderful care and attention you provided him. Don’s celebration of life will be Friday, September 30, 2022 at 12pm at the Armoury 702 102nd Street North Battleford, SK. Private interment will be at Battleford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to BDCC Recreation Department. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca
March 19, 1947- Aug. 23, 2022 It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, Ted Sealy, on August 23, 2022, at the age of 75, after a short battle with cancer. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Barbara Sealy, his children, Vincent Sealy (Angie), Lori Huber (Dwayne), grandchildren, Courtney (Chris), Brittany (Levi), Brennan (Randi), Amber (Michel), Ashton (Jonas), great grand-daughter, Amelia, brother, Spencer (Noreen), and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Laurie and Viola Sealy, and his first wife, Wilma Diane Sealy. After completing his education degree at the University of Saskatchewan, Ted spent his teaching career in numerous communities throughout the province. For the last 22 years he taught in schools in North Battleford and was a well respected and loved teacher by his students and colleagues alike. It delighted him to meet former students and learn of their achievements after highschool. Throughout his entire life, golf was his favourite pastime, but after he retired, it was his passion. He was a member of the North Battleford Golf and Country Club and loved every second of the hours that he spent on the links with his golfing companions. These golfing buddies were an extremely important part of Ted’s life. Ted was also known as the “Candy man” at the course because he always had a stash of candies in his cart that he would give out to everyone. Ted was an amazing grandfather. He took great joy in taking an active part in his grandchildren’s lives, even though they lived in different provinces. He loved to play with them when they were young, was a spectator at many of their extra curricular activities, and was extremely proud of all of their accomplishments. Ted and his wife Barbara enjoyed 40 wonderful years together. They played golf, travelled to visit family out of province and overseas, socialized with friends, and as of late, played pickle ball with the local club. At Ted’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. He will be interred in a private family gathering at a later date. Donations may be made to the Battlefords’ Union Hospital Foundation or charity of choice. Ted’s family would like to thank the staff at the Battlefords’ Union Hospital for their compassionate care of Ted during his last days. They would like to especially thank Dr. Campbell for her professional and caring support that she showed Ted and his family. Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director.
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GOYAN: With great sadness the family of Mr. Julian Goyan, beloved husband of Mrs. Shirley Goyan announces his passing on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 80 years. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Don Ross Centre with Very Reverend Bohdan Demczuk as officiant. Interment took place following the luncheon at the Glass Lake Cemetery near Whitkow, SK. Left to cherish Julian’s memory is his loving wife of 55 years, Shirley; his children: Curtis (Kari), Michelle (Corey), Rachel (Mark); he also leaves his granddaughter, Shannia (Riley) and grandson, AJ; his sister, Ivannia (Paul); brother, Myron (Linda); brothers-in-law: Russell (Lorna), Stanford (Joanne); sisters-in-law: Mary Ann (Roger), Pam (Rick); along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Julian was predeceased by his parents: John and Minnie Goyan; his sister, Elsie Nychyk and brother-in-law, Gordon Nychyk; father-in-law, Kenneth Buziak; mother-in-law, Pauline Woytowich. Memorial donations in memory of Julian Goyan can be directed to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation PO Box 1358, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3L8 Parkinson Canada 610 Duchess St, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0R1. 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.
PAYNE: Lorne Gregory Payne February 28, 1952 – August 20, 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of Lorne Payne announce his passing at Red Deer, Alberta on August 20, 2022, at the young age of 70 years. Lorne was an avid hunter and led an adventurous life. He was a jack of all trades and a very loyal friend, spouse, father & grandfather. Lorne is gone too soon and will be dearly missed by his wife, Linda, daughter Tracey Kinsella (Dave), son Kent Payne (Katherine), daughter Tammy Brookes, son Tyler Payne (Sarah), and son Brennan Payne, (Ashley McDonald). Special grampa to Jordan Walker (Frances), Mitchell Payne (Kendal Longmore), Brittany Payne, Darius Payne (Kenya Barca), Amy Kinsella, Colton Payne, Madisyn Payne, Wyatt Kinsella, and Rylan Payne. Great grandson Trey. Lorne is survived by his mother Vera Payne, brother Dale Payne (Rose), sister Verna Mann (Derrick), brother Brett Payne (Rosalie), brother Kevin Payne (Pam), and special sister-in-law Allison Payne. Lorne lived in North Battleford until 1993 and then moved to Central Alberta. Lorne made a career in the construction industry. Sports was a big part of his life, and dad cheered avidly for his Oilers, Yankees, and Cowboys. He enjoyed hunting in the fall with his sons, grandson, nephew, and brothers. Dad loved to have his family over and sit on the deck, and it was made even better with his faithful companion Hunter by his side. A celebration of life in memory of Lorne was held on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta, followed by fellowship and reflections during the luncheon. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stettlerfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium was entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422.
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LAPP: With great sadness the family of Mrs. Darrallene Lapp announce her passing on August 27, 2022 at the age of 87 years. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Reverend Jo-Ann Hills officiating. Memorial Donations in memory of Darrallene may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation ~ 1379 Kenaston Boulevard Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 2T5. Left to cherish her loving memory is her children and their families: daughter, Yvonne; grandchildren: Jacey, Jan (Erin), Jared & Teagan (Dustin); great-grandchildren: Memphis, Blake, Kennedy & Asher; daughter, Rhonda (Randy); grandchildren: Chanda (Jesse) & Jerin (Luke); great-grandchildren: Colby, Riley, Kinley & Tesa; son, Curtis (Barb); grandchildren: Tyler (Linda), Clay (Brittany), Sidney (Corey) & Braidyn; great-grandchildren: Keira & Cash; Brother, Gilbert as well as many other extended family and friends. She was greeted in Heaven by her loving husband, Delmar; grandson, Shayne; parents: Harry and Irene. A special thank you to WPD Ambulance, STARS Air Ambulance, Battlefords Union Hospital Emergency Nurses and Doctors, Saskatoon Royal University Hospital Nurses and Doctors as well as the St. Paul’s Hospital Nurses and Doctors for the tremendous care mom received during her last few days. For those who sent messages and phone calls to us during this difficult time we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness. 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.
GOOD: Leonard “Art” The family would like to announce the passing of Leonard “Art” Good on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Art was a long time resident of North Battleford and Lanz Point before moving into Caleb and lastly into the Veteran’s long term care at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina. Art was with the Signals Corp. during the Korean War, a proud member of the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion, a loyal member of the Iron Workers Union and a dedicated member of AA for 48 years 11 months 2 days. Art is survived by his children Les (Kathy), Gerald (Glenda), Leanne (Morris) and Bev (Dave); stepdaughters Noella and Sunny; 7 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren, 3 step-granddaughters and 8 step-greatgrandchildren. Art will be reunited with his wife, Marilyn, at the Woodlawn Memorial Garden in North Battleford, SK. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com - 4:30pm
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PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the RM Office, 300 1st St. East, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0. Public may attend meetings via teleconference or in person. If you wish to attend the meeting via teleconference, please contact the RM Administrator, Kirk Morrison, at cao@rmmeota468.ca requesting meeting link invitation. Issued by the RM of Meota this 16th day of August 2022 Robin Bloski, BA (Hons), RPP, MCIP Development Officer/Community Planner RM of Meota No. 468 Pursuant to the Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the RM of Meota No. 468 intends to restructure the existing municipal boundary of the Organized Hamlet of Days Beach around LOT 1, BLOCK 8, LOT 1-5, BLOCK 9, LOT 1-2, BLOCK 10, LOT 1-2, BLOCK 11, LOT 1-3, BLOCK 12, MU1, & MR2, PLAN 102379022 by including the parcel within the Organized Hamlet boundaries, as shown in the map below.
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Maidstone Senior Citi zens’ Drop-In Centre bimonthly potluck lunch and meeting were held Aug. 26 with nine members and one guest present. We wel comed Keven, a new mem ber. Noelle outlined senior classes available through Sask. Seniors Association and Government of Cana da. Our 2022 Telemiracle Teddy has been added to the piano collection. Keven and Katie gave the games report (play every Monday 2 to 4 p.m.). Carpet clean ing will take place Sept. 7. The next potluck and meet ing are Friday, Oct. 28. If interested in renting the centre, please contact the town of Maidstone office 306-893-2373.MaidstoneHealth Care Auxiliary has announced their 2022 bursary recipi ent is Brock Weston, who is in second year medicine at University of Saskatch ewan. Anyone accessing health services in Maid stone and surrounding area benefits from the Health Care Auxiliary which purchases equipment for acute and long-term care, ambulance, medical clinic and home care, as well as providing an annual bursary to a second-year student pursuing a health care profession. Funds are raised through pie bingos, teas and bake sales (St. Patrick’s, May, Christmas) Continued on Rivers West 65+ bowling silver medalists: Blaine Reble (Cut Knife), Esther Jesse (Maidstone), Charlotte & John Kerelchuk (Lloydminster) and Marion Blain (Cut Knife). submitted by Denise Newton
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The Family Service Worker is directly responsible to the Supervisor and/ or Executive Director; Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family support services; Intake services; Services to children-in-care; Community development; Services to families in need of support to prevent children coming-intocare; Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and family files, etc; Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to ensure families are receiving services; Child abuse investigations; Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time.
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Regional News-Optimist sasktoday .ca The Battlefords, Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Page 25Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 2 - The Battlefords, Thursday, August 19, 2021 Tel. (306) 445-9455 1421 - 100th Street North Battleford, www.heinfinancial.comSKHeinFinancialGroup 306.937.3601 • slcontractors.ca Professional Counselling & Support Services On-Line www.counsellingconnectsask.caBooking:E-mail:cfs@battlefordscfs.ca(306)445-6960 TOWINGVISTA “the Professionals” Get Hooked on 306-445-2372Us Serving the Battlefords & Areafor over 40 years 142 - 5th Ave. 306-937-3777BattlefordIndustrial 218 - 22nd Battleford,StreetSK 306-937-2642 306-445-1966872-103#203StreetNorthBattleford Highway #4 North North Battleford, Sask. 1-800-667-1320www.valleyfordnb.ca www.andersonpumphouse.com306-937-7741or1-800-263-77419802ThatcherAvenueNorthBattleford,SK 171 Main Street | Glaslyn Home•Tenant•Auto & More 306-342-2133Insurancewww.glaslynagencies.ca 1981 - 100th Street North Battleford Ph. 445-5050 Fax 445-8771 TOLL 1-888-25PRINTFREE 10010 A Thatcher Avenue North www.skytechequipment.comBattleford306-445-5151 TRANSMISSIONProfessionalGuaranteedWorkmanship 9901 Thatcher Ave. Parsons Industrial Park North 306-445-3445Battleford Twin City 10211NorthAvenue12thBattleford,Saskatchewan FAMILY RESTAURANT North Battleford, Hwy. 16 306-445-2668Across MAIDSTONEPHARMACY306-893-2273 Stay GreatHaveSafe!AYear! 192 - 24th Street | Battleford 306-937-7474 Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today... Jeremy Cockrill, MLA The Battlefords Constituency office@jeremycockrill.ca306-445-5195 1991-100th Street North Battleford, SK Ryan Domotor MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford Box 850 #6 - 116 1st Ave. West Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 Phone: 306-893-2619 Fax: domotor.mla@sasktel.net306-893-2660 Strong Leadership Strong Saskatchewan P.O. Box SaskatchewanBattleford,1270S0M0E0 KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES. INC. Discovery Co-op www.discoverycoop.com Have you joined the many growing families who’ve introduced a planner into their homes? This fun twist on a tradi tional calendar offers you and your family many be nefits, whether installed on the wall or attached to the fridge with magnets. DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Family planners can dis play a single week or an entire month. They’re de signed to let each family member add information and help them navigate everyday life. Some plan ners include spaces for chores, while others sim ply have open spaces to write notes and record activities. VARIOUS SECTIONS Planners usually include boxes where you can jot down birthdays, activi Back-to-school family planner ties and ap pointments. They may also have sec tions relevant to day-today life, including spa ces for household chores, shopping lists and meal plans. THE LITTLE EXTRAS Depending on the planner you choose, it may come with stickers to quickly record activities, the day’s weather or tasks to be done. Your kids can even use stickers to re mind them to brush their teeth. More over, some planners include a word of the day or weekly quote. You can even track your family’s wellness by recording how your kids feel every day. Look for a planner to simplify your family’s daily life at a stationery store near you. 1282-101st Street North Battleford 306.446.1400 AutoJames’Repair 9803 Thatcher Ave, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3344 HDC &ContractingElectrical Harley 306-386-3355306-480-4330Collins “Servicing the Battlefords & Area”
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Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 26 - The Battlefords, Thursday, September 1, 2022 Worship Together 1372 102nd St 306-445-3009 1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: www.trinitybaptistchurch.catbcnb@sasktel.net AdventistSeventh-DayBattlefordsChurchCorner1611&93rdStreet,NorthBattlefordPhone306-445-9096SaturdayServices Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Third SundayUnitedAvenueChurchRev.DextervanDykeWorshipServicesat10:30am306-445-8171 Live Streaming Available at www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.caEmail:thirdaveunited@sasktel.net Everyone Welcome BattlefordChurchUnited 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, 306-937-3177SKSUNDAYSERVICES11:00a.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m. Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada WORSHIP SERVICES
Celebrant: Very Rev. Janko Kolosnjaji 306-664-2301 (Office) 306-244-2604 (Home) Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family. (RC) St. Joseph
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Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 10:00 a.m. ANGLICAN PARISH Rev. Trevor Malyon St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. Battle River Parish YouTube channel Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK SundayReverend306-445-5901GeorgeYandoServices10:30AM Everyone Welcome TerriTorial Drive alliance church Corner of Scott & Territorial Dirve Sun. 10:30 am Ministries for the whole family 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca Living Water Ministry Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-43851371-103rd Street (Use East SundayDoor)AfternoonService 3:00
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It would seem to would want to hear the truth and nothing but the truth. However, Ed, my old neighbor, says, “Only if they agree that it is also truth to them. People pick the truth they like to hear and reject or ignore all the rest.” Ed makes a good point that we all decide what is true or issuealonealmostoftimescripture.ofinterpretationsalwaysChristianstrustworthy.donotagreeontheofthewordGodastothetruthofWecertainlyliveinawhenthereisnolackdisagreementabouteverything.Manybelievetheyholdthetruthonanrejectingwhatothers have as truth. Life is grim because so many feel they’re 100 per cent right, and others are 100 per cent wrong.Dowe always tell others the whole truth, or do we sometimes spare theirUnfortunately,feelings? some people use their truth as a weapon to assault others without love or care for the person they are hammering with their truth.Only God has the absolute truth, so we must remember to speak what we understand as truth humbly in love. God’s loving truth is helpful. Many today are doubtful that the Bible is God’s word and truth. The Bible is extensive and confusing unless you understand it in the narrow focus of Jesus Christ. He is the heart and centre of the Bible and the key to its truth.The Old Testament promises the coming Saviour of God, and the New Testament tells of the coming of God’s Saviour as Jesus Christ. Jesus is the truth of God placed before the world. He was born, lived, was crucified, arose from the dead and ascended to the right hand of God in heaven.Heis coming again to Earth to judge the living and the dead. This truth of God’s word brings healing and helps to clarify and warn everyone what is helpful and what is hurtful. Everyone knows that to live is also to die. God’s word promises that life after death will either be wonderful or awful. God would have everyone trust His Son, Jesus Christ, and live to Him in their present life and with Him in the wonderfulness of heaven in eternity.Jesushas promised, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6). The good news of the Bible is summed up in these few words, “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)Jesus brought to life God’s word and His love for sinners. “God made Jesus who had no sin to be sin for us so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2Cor. 5:21)” Jesus will come on a day appointed by God to judge the world. It will be too late to believe in Him when the world sees Jesus coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Earthly death may not give time for unbelievers to believe. Trust God as His love is 100 per cent trustworthy. Let Him show you the truth.
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He also had a hit and RBI in the only game the team won vs Prince Edward Island. Cruz loved every minute of the experience and now looks forward to returning home and start ing hockey where he’ll be playing in the Junior Pros pects Hockey League this winter. (submitted by Brett Harrison)Maidstone Museum’s last regular day open is Sunday, Sept. 5 from 2 to 5 pm. The annual corn roast is on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Black smith demonstrations will also be available during the cornMaidstoneroast. Playschool is holding a “stay and If you have any Maidstone area news, please let me know. Email duwell@sasktel.net, text 306-893-7378 or phone 306-893-2799. play” on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (for ages three and four). It’s the perfect way to see if playschool is a fit for you and your child. Please email your child’s name and age to survey8generalPlayschool’smaidstone@gmail.com.playschool.annualmeetingisSept.at7p.m.intheschool’sroom.Teachers are Megan Rhinehart and Sarah Droder, with classes starting Monday, Sept. 12. All drivers, please use extra caution around town as our excited students re turn to school this Thurs day, Sept. 1. Best wishes to students, teachers, resource people and bus drivers for a happy first week back, and a fantastic year of fun and learning.
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