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Passengers injured Staff Several people were taken to hospital following a collision between a school bus and a 15-passenger van in North Battleford. The collision happened Monday afternoon at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 103rd Street at 3:47 p.m. according to Battlefords RCMP. North Battleford mayor

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Ryan Bater mentioned the incident at the close of Monday evening’s council meeting at City Hall. “Before I adjourn I just wanted to mention council received word just prior to our meeting tonight that there was an accident in our community. Two highoccupancy vehicles, one being a school bus and one being a 15-passenger van had a collision at 103rd Street and 18th Avenue,” said Bater. “... details are still to come in but we understand there are several individuals who are receiving medical attention as a result of that accident. I just want to give our thoughts to the families of all the individuals involved and we thank all the emergency response personnel who were there to provide the care and of course medical personnel who are providing care right now. Let’s all hope that people are getting the care that they need.” Following the meeting Bater said, “I understand eight individuals were receiving medical care as a result of their injuries. We hope they are getting the care they need.”

He added there were no further details he could provide. Battlefords RCMP confirm they were called to a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus and a full-sized passenger van with students from Onion Lake. Neither the school bus driver nor any of the passengers on the bus were injured. Some occupants of the passenger van were treated for minor injuries on scene while others had been transported to Battlefords Union Hospital for precautionary measures, said the Battlefords RCMP. in a news release The matter is still under investigation.

Mayor Bater wants candidates’ views By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Mayor Ryan Bater wants to hear from the candidates in the federal election. At a meeting of city council Monday night, Bater proposed sending correspondence out to the

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Assistant Commissioner Mark Fisher, Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP said Tuesday an RCMP member has been injured in a shooting, suffering a serious but non-life threatening gunshot wound. He also said the RCMP has requested an external, independent investigation of the event, as required by the RCMP Act. According to a release, earlier that day, RCMP officers from the Turtleford Detachment responded to multiple reports of a dangerous, possibly impaired driver in the Turtleford area, driving at high rates of speed. In his press con-

ference, Fisher said the call originally came into the Loon Lake detachment just after 7:30 a.m. Members were dispatched to the area but did not locate the vehicle, said Fisher. Over the course of the next few hours, and in several different locations, he said, the vehicle was spotted by RCMP but they were unable to successfully stop it until just after 10:30 a.m., just outside Mervin. As two police officers approached the vehicle, one officer sustained a gunshot wound. The officers on the scene discharged their firearms, said Fisher. The wounded officer was taken to hospital in Turtleford.

Downtown robbery attempt results in injury Staff The victim of an attempted robbery in downtown North Battleford had to be treated at hospital early last Thursday morning. At approximately 6:20 a.m. on Sept. 19, Battlefords RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery of a person on the 1100 block of 101st Street in North Battleford. A lone male confronted the victim at a business and demanded the victim turn over any money he may have. The victim refused and

attempted to leave the area, receiving a minor wound from the assailant in the process. Police responded to the area immediately, locating a 20-year-old man matching the description provided by the victim. This man was arrested without incident. The victim was treated at Battlefords

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One adult suspect male was arrested and taken to hospital for what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries. At that point, police determined there was no further threat, said Fisher. The details of what happened will be determined through the external investigaion, said Fisher. The RCMP has also asked the Ministry of Justice to appoint an independent observer to access the quality of the external investigation. He said, “We realize there are many outstanding questions. Remember that is the purpose of the investigation that has just begun.”

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City says no gas bar for Thompson Crescent By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A proposed gas bar at 1708 Thompson Cres. got a stone-cold reception from North Battleford city council Monday. Council voted unanimously not to approve the discretionary land use application for the development, after about 30 residents from the area expressed their opposition to the project. The application was for a combined gas bar and convenience store. As City Planner Ryan Mackrell outlined at the meeting, the proposed development had problems right from the start. A big roadblock was the proposed location near several residential properties. The gas bar was going to be placed to the east of Foodland and southeast of North Battleford Comprehensive High School. While the proposed loca-

tion was zoned C2 - Neighbourhood Commercial, the surrounding residential area is zoned R2 - Low Density Zoning District. There were other problems. The applicant did not have a franchise lined up for the gas bar – it was “more of an idea at this time,” Mackrell said. Not only was no franchise lined up, there were also no site plans submitted to show where the gas bar and convenience store would actually be located, according to a city memo from Mackrell circulated at Monday’s meeting. Administration had urged the proponent to hold off until there were further developments but “he wasn’t interested,” Mackrell said. The application process then went ahead. As part of the process, the city sent a mailout to the public in a 75-metre radius to notify residents of the proposal and encour-

age feedback. The negative feedback came back “pretty much immediately, which was anticipated,” Mackrell said. About 27 letters against the proposal from surrounding residents were circulated to council, but Mackrell also noted a few more trickled in just before the council meeting to bring the number to around 30. Mackrell said the property owner had been notified in advance they would probably receive this type of feedback. No letters came in that were in favour of the development. In general, the correspondence cited concerns about traffic, environmental issues including gasoline odors, and decreased property values. Apart from the public opposition, Mackrell’s memo to council made it clear administration had concerns with the applica-

tion as well. The development didn’t meet the city’s own development standards and preferred criteria for convenience stores, as it was not located on a corner lot and the residential amenity will be “unreasonably compromised,” according to the memo from Mackrell. “A d m i n i s t r a t i v e l y, this doesn’t make a lot of sense,” Mackrell told council. He recommended council deny the application, and councillors saw no reason to disagree. The proposal for a gas bar was the main stumbling block for council, as a convenience store might have gotten the go-ahead. Councillor Greg Lightfoot noted there had been a convenience store in the area before. “That probably would be allowed, the convenience store. It’s just the gas bar I think is the biggest contentious issue,”

City planner Ryan Mackrell speaks at city council meeting Monday on a discretionary use application for a gas bar for 1708 Thompson Crescent in North Battleford. The gas bar was turned down unanimously by council. Photo by John Cairns

Lightfoot said. He agreed he couldn’t support the application. Councillor Kelli Hawtin asked what commercial enterprises would be permitted in the C2 Neighbourhood Commercial zone.

Mackrell responded those could include stores, restaurants, small retail outlets and those types of uses, but not large “traffic-generated” uses that would attract vehicles to the area.

Deal with CSOs includes $20,000 union startup cost By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford city council has given its approval to a new collective bargaining agreement with the city’s Community Safety Officers. Council has authorized the execution of the agree-

ment between the City of North Battleford and the North Battleford Community Safety Officer’s Association unanimously. An associated letter of understanding was accepted unanimously as well, which provides a lump sum of $20,000 to the North Battleford Com-

munity Safety Officer’s Association in recognition of startup costs of a certified union. According to Director of Hhuman Resources Trish McConnell, the negotiation process began in November 2017 and it normally takes 18 to 24 months to negotiate.

The deal is a three-year agreement for the period Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2020. Included are annual salary increases of two per cent in 2018, 1.75 per cent in 2019 and 1.5 per cent for 2020. Those take effect as of Sept. 9, 2019. A signing ceremony

will be set up at City Hall at a future date. While a deal has been struck with the CSO union, the city is far from finished with labour negotiations. McConnell said administration has just received the notice to bargain from the Canadian Union of Public

Employees, and so they will be “right back at it again” with collective bargaining with that union. The collective agreement with CUPE expires Dec. 31. McConnell indicated the city hopes to set up dates in the next 60 to 80 days for those talks.

Chamber to hold members-only event with candidates By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce will be making changes to its allcandidates event in 2019. Instead of a forum that is open to the general public, the chamber has decided to hold an all-candidates event open to chamber members only, tentatively

scheduled for Oct. 17. The proposed format would see all of the candidates invited, and allow chamber members to pose questions with their business perspective. The chamber settled on this format after considering an even more radical change to a “speed-questioning” format. That proposal would have seen five

tables set up for each of the candidates, with candidates meeting about six chamber members at the table for a few minutes and answering their questions. Participants would then rotate amongst the candidates’ tables in what was described by some chamber directors as a “speeddating” format. In the end, directors ex-

pressed their preference to go with a question-and-answer forum open to members only. While a few reasons were cited for the changes, declining attendance at the public forums were identified as one reason. Meanwhile, the Lloydminster chamber has confirmed plans to proceed with their own all-candi-

dates forum event. The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce will be holding a joint Federal Election All Candidates Forum on Oct. 10 at the Prairie Room, Lloydminster Exhibition. The Battlefords-Lloydminster candidates will speak between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Candidates from the neighbouring Alberta rid-

ing of Lakeland will speak between 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. As of Tuesday, Battlefords-Lloydminster candidates Larry Ingram of the Liberals and Jason MacInnis of the People’s Party have confirmed their attendance at the Lloydminster forum. The full list of candidates participating will be announced later.

North Battleford zoning bylaw getting a clean-up By John Cairns Staff reporter

North Battleford city council has agreed to move ahead with some house-

keeping amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. One amendment impacts the location at 792108th Street, the vacant hall formerly known as the

Slawa Centre. The property was zoned R2 – Low Density Residential. Administration recommended it be M1 – Light Industrial, which

would allow for more potential permitted uses for the building while maintaining the character of the neighbourhood. A second amendment is

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Dear Editor Back in my ignorant youth before I knew anything about the poison of the political party system (perhaps not so poisonous then?), I was one of seven young ladies who decided to go a to masquerade dance as Snow White and that Seven Dwarves. Would we today be accused of discrimination against Little People? Quite possibly, but of course that accusers would have to go through that Walt Disney corporation. Years later one of the musical events in which I took part was the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Mikado. We were all in Japanese costumes and were made up to look Oriental. Should we have been attacked for poking fun at Japanese people? That would have included the hundreds of people involved in The Mikado since the late 1800s. There might never have been a Japanese soprano singing that role of Madame Butterfly in Puccini’s opera of that name. Over and over it has been a Caucasian woman make up to look Oriental. Mind you, in that opera there is a racist (and opportunist) Pinkertn, an officer in the United States navy. How about Verdi’s o[pera Othello? Othello is a nobleman in the service of once-powerful Venice and is married to the beautiful Desdemona. What with one thing or another a fellow named Iago, who is supposed to be Othello’s trusted ensign, manages to poison Othello’s mind against Desdemona. In a jealous fury he smothers her with a pillow. Did I mention Othello was a Moor? Unless the late great Paul Robeson played that role it has always been sung by a white guy, wearing dark makeup. When Time magazine in the United States published photos of the prime minister of Canada from an event years ago where he was in costume to portray a storybook person and wearing dark makeup, Canada’s national broadcaster did not live up to its reputation for good investigative journalism. There were questions which should automatically have been asked. Why did a magazine in a country infamous for illtreating dark skinned people think they could be holier than thou all of a sudden? Who sold the picture to the Times? How come it appeared just at that start of an election campaign? Such things are usually planned, just like the release of a book before an election campaign. The Americans really enjoyed the hullabaloo and no wonder. We constantly comment on the buffoonery of their current president. I think this is the silliest tempest in a teacup I have seen for that long time. It is many years since I was at a masquerade dance. I went as a gypsy. I shouldn’t have done that, people might have thought I was mocking gypsies. Well, there was quite an array of “characters” at that dance made up to look like all kinds of people, all colours. Should have charged the lot of us. I have a picture of myself with costumed friends, but I don’t think Time magazine would be interested. I would not belong to a political party. It is at a system riddled with rot and getting worse. It often seems to bring out the worst in people.

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How many nutbars are there out there, anyway? Sept. 11 has come and gone, for the 18th time since the horrible events that made Sept. 11 a memorable day in the first place. Yet today, only days later, my social media feed is still being bombarded with posts about it, and unfortunately, most of them are from nutbars. There have been, again, all sorts of videos, posts, comments, nearly all of which allege that 9/11 was some sort of inside job, a conspiracy perpetrated by America to start a war. One suggested that an airliner didn’t actually hit the Pentagon. Rather, it was likely a cruise missile, like the Tomahawk. That’s a rather important point, actually, as the Tomahawk is likely to be employed in the days before this column goes to print, as the United States military typically uses 100+ in their opening salvo of any war these days. A Tomahawk weighs 3,300 pounds, and has a 1,000-pound warhead. These days, the warhead isn’t nuclear, but previous versions did indeed have a nuclear warhead. It flies about 550 miles per hour. When it attacks, it can either drop munitions on a target, or more typically, slam right into it, thus adding its own kinetic energy to that of the

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warhead. By this point, it will have used much of its fuel, so it’s probably going to weigh closer to 3,000 pounds, or 1.5 tons. One of the statements I saw on Facebook was, “Buildings that tall would not drop straight down into their foot print, let alone three on the same day.” The implication was they were purposely demolished by an inside job. OK, let’s consider what happens when you slam a Boeing 767-223ER weighing, at least 155 tons, and likely a lot more, into a building. It was full of fuel – 67 tonnes of it. And American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower at a speed of 465 miles per hour. While jet fuel may not have the same energy as a high explosive warhead, there was 67 tons of it. And the plane had the kinetic energy mass of 100 cruise missiles travelling at 85 per cent of the speed of a Tomahawk. Fundamentally, that

one airliner hitting one of the towers had most of the energy of a 100-missile salvo, striking in one place, at once. When the 1991 Gulf War broke out, it started with 122 Tomahawks being fired at numerous targets. Let me say that again: One fully fueled airliner near top speed has the energy not far from the entire missile barrage opening a major war. My math may not be perfect, but it’s still within the ballpark. Of course the planes took the towers out. We all saw it. There was no need for some false flag inside job of demolition experts to destroy those buildings. But the conspiracy theorists think in their deep state fantasies it was all an inside job. In exasperation, I posted, “Have you all lost your mind with these conspiracy theories? Did you not live through 9/11? Is there something funda-

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mentally flawed with your perception of reality?” I could say no more. I’ve had one heart attack in my life, and I’m not going to drive myself to another over such idiocy. How have we come to this point? How has a common experience, so earth shaking that, like the assignation of JFK, we all remember where we were when it happened, become so fraught with conspiracy and delusion? Perhaps using JFK wasn’t such a good example. This past week, our daughter started asking questions about 9/11, and my wife and I did our best to answer them. There was no question of saying, “just Google it,” because there is so much bovine feces about 9/11 now. I don’t trust hardly any of it to be accurate for a babe-in-thewoods, so to speak, who doesn’t have the benefit of prior knowledge. In 2002, my wife bought a book about the World Trade Centre, and what happened on 9/11. She bought it before we even had kids, with the intention of having something to show them when they asked about this. I did just that, pulling the book out of the filing cabinet where it has remained. It was printed before wingnuts everywhere started brazenly blurting their so-called truths. In history, false flags have happened. That’s where an adversary stages some sort of attack, supposedly by the other side, to justify their own war. The Nazis did this on the border of Poland in 1939, dressing German soldiers in Polish uniforms to carry out an “attack” on a

My wife bought this book in 2002 so that some day, our future kids would know what happened. Now they’ve started to ask about that, and the world is full of conspiracies. Photo by Brian Zinchuk

German customs post. The bodies left over were actually those of concentration camp victims, killed so they could be dressed up in Polish uniforms and masqueraded as supposedly dead Polish soldiers from a failed attack. The Americans’ Gulf of Tonkin incident was used to spur their heavy involvement in Vietnam. This brings us to Sept. 14, 2019. What really happened in Saudi Arabia to

take out, at least temporarily, half its oil processing capacity? Was it Iran? Yemeni rebels? Now I’m sounding like a conspiracy theorist! Whatever happened, 9/11 was not an inside job. It was not a false flag. And it shaped our lives for nearly two decades now, and more to come. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Johnson honoured as a 50 Year Toastmaster Submitted Robert W. Johnson of North Battleford has been a Toastmaster for 50 years. Johnson began his Toastmaster career in 1969 and was an original member who was instrumental in getting the Battlefords Toastmasters Club chartered in 1977. As an accountant, he joined Toastmasters because he wanted to gain public speaking skills for client presentations and audits. He has been an active, spirited member ever since, mentoring many fellow members along the way. In 1994, Johnson achieved the title of Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest honour and title a Toastmaster can attain. The service he has provided the club has

been nothing short of amazing. He still serves as the treasurer on the executive. He is an inspiration to all members of the Battlefords club, as well as Toastmasters near and far. Every year, the Battlefords Toastmasters Club holds an awards night. One of the awards is the R W. Johnson “SOB” or Spirit of the Battlefords award. It is tradition for members of the club to roast the recipient. As the namesake for the award, Johnson is not eligible to receive it, but he was honoured with a special award and roast Wednesday night last week at a surprise 50-year celebration, held by the Battlefords club. The roasts of Johnson had the packed room of members and guests, including Bob’s wife Carol, in stitches. Of

course, he used his quick wit and Toastmasters experience in his equally amusing rebuttals. Another prestigious award was presented to Johnson at Wednesday’s meeting. The Toastmasters International Communication Achievement Award was given to Johnson for outstanding achievement and contributions to communication excellence. When Johnson had the last word of the meeting, he thanked the organizers of the special event and said he hopes to continue as a Toastmaster for many more years to come. Battlefords Toastmasters meets every Wednesday (September through June) from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 108 at the Don Ross Centre. Guests are always welcome. Come out and meet the man himself.

Rena Weikle, District 99 program quality director, Danielle Barrett, president, Battlefords Toastmasters, Bob Johnson, recipient of 50 years in Toastmasters award, Ben Acquaye, Division E director. Photo submitted

News ‘n’ views from Baljennie: Memories of a CB era By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

There was a little error in my last news report on the Frerichs family of Turtle Lake and not Turtleford. The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is busy each

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Elvis croons NB Oct. 4 By Josh Greschner

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Elvis tribute artist Dean Z wants to bring out all Battlefords-area Elvis fans for a tribute show. But don’t come expecting an impersonation. Dean Z will bring his show “One Night With You” to the Dekker Centre on Oct. 4. He performs with the Canadian band the Cadillac Kings and the show features a horn section. Z (pronounced “zee”) hasn’t been to North Battleford before, but he’s played shows in Saskatchewan earlier this year. He’s originally form California and now lives in Branson, Missouri. In 2013, he won the Ultimate Elvis Tribute contest, an event sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises “It’s sort of like winning American Idol of the Elvis community,” Z told the News-Optimist. He’s one of 11 performers in the world who has the title. The Elvis community, Z said, is like a brotherhood as opposed to a competition. “We’re all out to help each other,” Z said. “Our goal is to spread good music around.” The community is collegial, Z said, and many performers provide for their families.

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He’s been performing since he was a kid, and loved Elvis in his early years. He saw Elvis on TV when he was three. Z performed as Elvis in middle school and in high school, then moved to Las Vegas at 18. He eventually got involved with Legends in Concert, a live tribute artist production with shows in a number of U.S. cities. Z’s show samples Elvis’s major accomplishments. Z is 36 and portrays Elvis in the prime of Elvis’s life. His favourite Elvis era, Z said, is Elvis’ 1968 comeback special. “His voice and charisma were just off the charts,” Z said.

The age range of many Elvis performers can vary, he said, from kids to 50year performing veterans singing The King’s songs. Z’s show is a tribute rather than an impersonation. Rather than pretending to be Elvis, between songs Z talks about how the songs have affected him. Z said the format allows him to be authentic. Many of a younger generation have attended his shows, Z said, and said Elvis’ legacy is being passed on to a future fan base. People like Elvis, musically or otherwise. “All a woman has to do is see him from 1956 to 1968 to appreciate the visual of Elvis,” Z said.

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2019 Ladies’ Night theme is ‘80s Night! Game On’ Submitted Claudette McGuire, executive director of Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, has announced G&C Asphalt continues to support BUH Foundation’s Ladies’ Night as the gold sponsor. Over the years BUH Foundation’s Ladies’ Night has grown to be a popular event. This year’s Ladies’ Night – “80s Night! Game On” event will take place Oct. 18 at the Gold Ridge Centre, North Battleford. Frazer and Jennifer Bonin of No Frills will once again provide. The ladies will be entertained by Banger Bingo an engaging, interactive comedy game show based

on favourite rock anthems of all time. Fundraising efforts will be supported through silent auctions, raffles and the chance to win a diamond ring, courtesy of Zeke’s Jewellers. 2019 Ladies’ Night - “80s Night! Game On” will finish with raffles followed by dancing. Tickets are now on sale and are available at the BUH Foundation office or by calling 306-446-6652. McGuire says the BUH Foundation thanks the talented, hard-working and dedicated Ladies’ Night chairs, Amanda Maunula and Anna Bast, for their help. “Thank you to all of our contributors and for the

support of businesses and individuals; we are truly grateful for your kind assistance,” said McGuire. “Your generosity makes a difference in your community and will enrich health care as we raise funds towards the purchase of a new HC3 ventilator for BUH’s respiratory department. McGuire said G&C Asphalt, North Battleford is run by a close-knit group of people who are passionate about their work and community. G&C Asphalt started as a small paving/aggregate company more than 30 years ago and, through their reputation for quality work, have grown into an organization

Sherry Krelow of the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, and from G&C Asphalt, G&C Curtis Isenor, Tonya Wappel, Cathy Isenor and Erin Frolek. Photo submitted

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Aaron Pritchett coming to Gold Eagle Casino Sept. 29 By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Canadian country artist Aaron Pritchett is bringing his “Out on the Town” tour to the Battlefords later this month. Pritchett is the headliner on Sept. 29 at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford. The tour is named for Pritchett’s eighth studio album, “Out on the Town.” The tour is a nationwide one at venues all over Canada. The North Battleford stop is part of the second stage of the tour – his first leg was earlier this year in January from Victoria to

Nova Scotia. This latest stage heads from the east back west. “We had one (tour) already and that was 35 shows in 40-odd days, and hopefully we are up for 24 shows in 29 days,” Pritchett said, speaking by phone to the News-Optimist from Ottawa. He was playing at the Overflow Brewing Company that night. Pritchett’s tour also had shows scheduled in Pembroke and North Bay before heading into Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and finally Alberta. Pritchett has been through Saskatchewan be-

fore and says he loves the Battlefords. The area’s “got great country music fans,” he said. For the local country fans, Pritchett promises what he describes as a high energy show. “From the get-go it starts off with a bang and ends off with a bigger bang, and lots of craziness in between,” Pritchett said. “It’s a non-stop energy, highenergy show from start to finish.” Part of the show will be Kira Isabella, who has “got great music and is a phenomenal singer.” David James is also featured in the show.

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When asked whether he is one of those artists who prefers the recording studio or prefers being out on tour, Pritchett indicated his preference for the latter. “You get the live reaction from the crowds and you get to see how they’re feeling that night,” said Pritchett. “It’s just as fun to do either of them, but I get more of a rush sometimes out of playing live.” As for what to expect at the Gold Eagle Casino in terms of music, Pritchett is promising tunes going back to his hits in 2002 all the way to his latest single released this month, Good Thing. Also included will be the song Pritchett said, “everyone seems to want to hear,” Hold my Beer. In all, Pritchett has had 14 career top-10 singles in a long career as a writer and performer. Pritchett says he’s been doing country music since the early 1990s, but it was only this year in April when he finally achieved a number one hit on the Canadian

Canadian country artist Aaron Pritchett is bringing his “Out on the Town” tour to the Battlefords .

charts – Better When I Do. “It’s pretty amazing, I’ve had lots of singles get pretty high up the charts but nothing hit number one until this year,” said Pritchett. “It feels like I won the Stanley Cup.” In terms of his musical influences, Pritchett points to artists from both the country and pop/rock genres. He said Elvis Presley was one of his first influences, pointing to his “charisma.” He also named other influences such as Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams and

Bruce Springsteen, and on the country side, Randy Travis, Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt. Pritchett also likes to keep up with the country music that is happening out there today, “You have to keep up with trends to some degree but also keep that brand of your own.” As for the style of music people can expect at his North Battleford show, Pritchett said he’s ‘kind of known as the guy with the rock element to his country show, and I’d like to keep it that way.” 190946G0 190946G1 190946G3 190946G4

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The Battlefords North Stars capped off a highly successful two games at the SJHL Showcase in Warman with a 10-3 bombing of the Flin Flon Bombers Tuesday. The game was close in the first period with the Bombers actually ahead 3-2 through one period. But the North Stars responded with eight unanswered goals to sweep both of their Showcase games. The club also moves to a perfect 5-0 on the young SJHL season, tied with Nipawin at the top of the league. The North Stars got their first goal from Dylan Esau, his third of the season, from Matthias Urbanski at 6:02 of the first period. Alec Malo tied it, but Seth Summers restored the lead at 9:06 with Dace Prymak assisting. The Bombers’ Donovan Houle-Villeneuve put on a show in the period, scoring his seventh and eighth goals of the season including one on the power play. The score remained 3-2 until midway through the second period when

Quintin Loon-Stewardson scored his fourth of the season from Urbanski at 10:52. Urbanski then gave the North Stars the lead at the 12:38 mark with Quintin and Elijah Loon-Stewardson both assisting. Quintin added a second goal on the power play at the 14:43 mark and it was 5-3 North Stars through two. The North Stars then exploded for five goals in the third period from Kaden Boser (Brett Gammer assisting), Austin Becker’s sixth of the season (from Rylan Nivon), Dace Prymak, Urbanski again, and finally Noah Form with one second left in the game to complete a 10-goal game for the North Stars. Adam Dmyterko got the win for the North Stars, who outshot the Bombers 36-31 in the game. Monday, the Battlefords North Stars broke free of the Weyburn Red Wings in the third period of their game at the Showcase in Warman. The North Stars prevailed 4-1, with all the goals in the game coming in the third period. It was an outstanding per-

formance by Parker Rey in net for the North Stars stopping 19 of 20 shots. It was also an overall dominating performance by the offence, who fired 44 shots at Weyburn’s Noah Decottignies. The turning point came late in what was a penaltyfilled second period, when Taylor Schmidt of Weyburn got two high-sticking infractions to put the North Stars on the man advantage. They capitalized in the third period as Brett Gammer scored from Seth Summers and Rylan Nivon on the power play at 1:26. That was followed up at the 7:40 mark with a goal from Austin Becker, with Summers assisting again. Kaden Boser made it 3-0 with Matthias Urbanski and Summers assisting. An interference penalty to Logan Spence put the Red Wings on the power play and it was Liam Rutten who scored the lone Weyburn goal of the game at 9:27 from Braden Birnie. Quintin LoonStewardson finished the scoring with his third of the season from Elijah

Loon-Stewardson and Noah Form at 17:09. For the North Stars it was their fourth straight

win to start the season, just a day after beating Estevan at home. The North Stars now

move on from the Showcase to continue their lengthy road trip in La Ronge on Friday night.

North Stars tame Bruins 3-1 Staff

The Battlefords North Stars are off to a good start in 2019/20. The home team downed the Estevan Bruins 3-1 on Saturday at the North Battleford Civic Centre, improving to 3-0 in the season and a spot atop the Global Ag Risk Solutions Division. The Nipawin Hawks and Notre Dame Hounds are the only other undefeated teams in the SJHL. North Star Hunter Rambow earned a perfect shooting percentage for a time as he scored his first goal with the North Stars on his first shot, giving the crowd something to cheer about three minutes into Saturday’s game. The North Stars had their power play chances in the first, but Estevan’s Keenan Rancier made 19 saves in the eventful period. Just as the North Stars opened the game with a goal a few shifts in, the

BNS vs Bruins Saturday. Photo by Josh Greschner

Bruins did so in the second period, as Troy Hamilton scored on North Star goalie Adam Dmyterko, with assists from Bruins Griffin Asham-Moroz and Tyler Savage. The game felt like a war of attrition after the second goal. Each goalie made 11 saves in the second, and each team had two powerplays. Austin Becker of the North Stars broke the tie halfway through the

third period with helpers from Ryland McNinch and Rylan Nivon. The only penalties in the third period came at the same time, in which North Star Elijah Loon-Stewardson was called for interference, and Bruin Mason Strutt was called for slashing. The game’s final point belonged to Dylan Esau, as he scored on an empty net. The North Stars’ next home game is Oct. 18 against Nipawin.

North Battleford Darts Club hosts open tournament Submitted

vincial tournament this year, and later in the year our bid has been The North Battleford Darts accepted to host a nationally Club was out and about this ranked tournament with people weekend, as the group hosted the coming from all over Canada to 2019 Saskatchewan Open Darts North Battleford to compete. Tournament at the North Battle“Individually, we have the ford Tropical Inn. Zone Director top ranked male and female in Noel Aucoin gives an update on all of Saskatchewan, combining the darts club: for seven tournament victories “North Battleford was named on the provincial schedule this the zone cup winner at the 2018 year.” Provincial Championship. In After this weekend, Jason 2018 North Battleford sent eight Skinner is the number two competitors to provincials and player in the province and four made the team that com- Chester Sakebow is the number peted at nationals. This year we four player on the men’s side. are sending eight to provincials Among women, Angela Aucoin again and hope for even more is the number one player in the success. As well, the North Bat- province and Melanie Thomas is News_Optimist_9_24_2019.ai 11 9/24/2019 9/24/2019 3:06:06 3:06:06 PM PM News_Optimist_9_24_2019.ai currently ranked number two. tleford Zone is hosting the pro-

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Memorial tournament attracts 60

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Staff The fourth annual Brian Maunula Memorial Junior Golf Tournament was held Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Rustic Nine Golf Course. Sixty junior golfers participated, from four to 14 years old. By press time, more than $28,000 had been raised for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. In the four years the family has held this tournament, they have raised more than $100,000 for the foundation. Top fundraisers were Jaron Blais, raising $1,500 and Bevan and T’Kayah Simm, each raising $870. Top male golfers: 4-7 third - Max Kachur (49); second - Dazen Witchecan (43); first - David Joseph Fineday (38). 8-11 - third - Chase Maunula (40); second - Finn Silver (35); first - Shae Maunula (31). 12-14 – third - Rylan Teniuk (38); second - Nate Poole (37); first - Matthew Kellgren (32). Top female golfers: 4-7 - third - Charley Harrison (70); second - Layla Harty (67); first - Natalie Maunula (51). 8-11 – third - Jada Kachur (58); second - Halle Harty (56); first Savannah Garvik (48). 1214 – third - Ava Reiter (55); second - T’Kayah Simm (52); first - Julia McCarthy (51).

The fourth annual Brian Maunula Memorial Junior Golf Tournament was held Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Rustic Nine Golf Course. Photo submitted

Sixty junior golfers played in the Brian Maunula Memorial Junior Golf Tournament

Another hole in one at the Rustic Nine Golf Course near North Battleford. Colin Mack from Meota was golfing with his family on Sept. 14 when he got a hole in one on number six. Colin is pictured with his sons and owner Elaine Liebaert. He received a keychain and free round of golf. Photo submitted

Golf windup coming up Twenty-seven New By Bernie Meisner Horizons golfers turned out to play in their weekly Monday morning scramble on Sept. 23. Coming in first, was the threesome of Wally Gordey, Merv Zulynik and Dale Cain, with a score of 35. Taking second, with a score of 37, was the team led by Ron Falcon, with Allie Raycraft, Dave Page and Pat Tillmanns. The consolation was owned by Don Dill, Glenn Hunter, Dick Blom and Diana Griffiths. Dave Page won closest to the pin on number eight, while Lyle Whitbread took the Co-op car wash for making the longest putt on number nine. This was their final morning golf for this year. Their golf windup will take place on Monday, Sept. 30, with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., followed by a supper at the Main Course Restaurant.

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By Rhea Good The Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association held its Annual Coaches Conference in Saskatoon Sept. 21 to 22. The focus of the conference is to provide training for coaches and coaches in training, and to credential coaches in the sport. Some training is online, but every coach needs to pass a one-on-one interview session where they demonstrate their knowledge and technical know-how with an experienced examiner. There are 130 cheerleading coaches currently certified in Saskatchewan this year, most of whom are practicing the craft in either a full-time or parttime capacity. There were 72 coaches at the conference representing 62 cheerleading clubs, teams and schools. The SCA athlete numbers continue to climb, this year more than 2,600 athletes ages three and up. A few announcements from the SCA: 1) Saskatchewan Cheerleading Provincials March 2020 will take place in the north of the province this year, location to be announced in the coming weeks (probably Saskatoon). 2) The High Performance Camp of 2019 was a trial run, but will definitely be repeated in May 2020. 3) Cheer Canada will now govern all cheerleading judging, a task that used to be governed by each province separately.

It was a rough outing for John Paul II Crusaders as they lost in Humboldt to the Humboldt Collegiate Mohawks 42-7. Leo Senger got the only touchdown of the game for the Crusaders who drop to 0-2 on the season in nine-man Conference 4. They face Humboldt again in the rematch at home Thursday at 4 p.m. Photo by Devan C. Tasa / Humboldt Journal

Centennial hammers Vikings By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Cheerleading Royalty Jennifer Power is the Tumbling Director at Cheer Sport Sharks in Ontario. She is a 2x World Champion with Great Whites and is now an assistant coach of the team. She is an ICU World Champion with Team Canada. Photo submitted

The new national format for cheerleading credentials will roll out starting with 2 judging clinics in Saskatoon and Regina in October. Check out the SCA website for more details: www.sca.ca Cheerleading royalty was in the room for this year’s conference. Jennifer Power from ABC/Netflix series CheerSquad was a speaker at the SCA Conference. Her highenergy presentations focused on stunting skills,

tumbling, and coaching strategies. Nick Verburg is the coach of the Winnipeg Bluebombers Cheerleading Team. He presented on tumbling, stunting dance, and choreography and shared his deep knowledge of the sport. Bryan Todd, Team Canada cheerleader 20122014 has recently moved to Lloydminster as the new head coach/program director of Cheer Legacy Lloydminster.

After dominating their opposition the first two contests, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings learned what life was like on the other side of the scoreboard Thursday night. The Centennial Chargers hammered the Vikings 38-0 in high school

football action in North Battleford. On the stats sheet, the Vikings were overwhelmed. The Chargers had 12 first downs to the Vikings six; 195 yards rushing to the Vikings’ 48; and 77 yards passing to 20 for the Vikings. Justin Park had three touchdowns for the Chargers, while Tye Gillespie and Dylan Harvey had one

touchdown each. For the Vikings, Uthman Amusat led the team in rushing yards with 44 yards on 15 carries. Quarterback Connor Neave went one for eight passing, with the lone completion to Adam Elefson for 20 yards. The next game for the Vikings is Friday night, Sept. 27 on the road versus Evan Hardy in Saskatoon.

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Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said, “Since 2007 our government has increased the minimum wage by more than 40 per cent.” Every year Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is calculated using an indexation formula. In 2010, the government introduced the

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valerie Joan Antill (nee Wiebe). She passed peacefully after a lengthy illness, with family at her side, in North Battleford, at the age of 70. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Harder, her parents, Henry & Margaret Wiebe, and her brother, Larry Wiebe. She leaves behind her sons, Terry Antill & Steven Boyle, as well as 7 siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family interment was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

McGOWAN: On Wednesday Sept 4, 2019, Donald R. McGowan passed away in North Battleford SK. at the age of 92 years. He will be sadly missed and forever loved by his children and families. Don was born in North Battleford on August 9, 1927 and was raised on a farm near Leoville SK. until he moved to Saskatoon to finish his education. It was there that he met his wife Jean of 67 years. Don was a very socialable person, happy to be involved with community clubs and the church. He enjoyed farming, curling, square dancing, gardening, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family. A service of thanksgiving for Don’s life was held at Battleford United Church on Sept 9, 2019. The family would like to thank Rev. Gayle Wensley, the United Church Choir and the Battleford’s Funeral service. Thank you to everyone for the kind words and sympathy expressed to the family. __________________________________________________ DEMKIW: In Loving Memory of Bohdan (Robert) Demkiw born, April 10, 1937 at Hudson Bay Junction, SK., passed away September 14, 2019 in Saskatoon, SK. Survived by his son, Don (Susan) Demkiw; grandchildren: Sheldon (Amanda) Demkiw, Chantelle Hanson (Chris), Alana Demkiw, Dawn Demkiw, Branden Demkiw, Trina Woodcock (Bugsy) and Chandel Thiemann (Lyle); numerous greatgrandchildren; his mother, Katie Bassaraba; brothers: John (Connie) Demkiw and Eugene (Angie) Demkiw; sister, Olga (Stan) Saramaga; daughter-in-law, Mina Demkiw; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his first wife, Donna; second wife, Marie; father, Walter; daughter, Karen; son, Russel and sister, Jeannie. Service Of Thanksgiving was held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, Battleford, SK. with Rev. Gordon Yarde, Celebrant. Eulogy was given by John Demkiw, Eugene Demkiw and Olga Saramaga. Music Ministry: Pianist - Sarah Whitbread; Processional - Go Rest High On That Mountain; Soloist - Robert MacKay - Amazing Grace; Recessional - Don’t Cry For Me. Honorary Pallbearers were Grandchildren: Sheldon Demkiw, Chantelle Hanson, Alana Demkiw, Dawn Demkiw, Branden Demkiw, Trina Woodcock and Chandel Thiemann. Urn Bearer was Don Demkiw. Memorials are requested to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Box 26331 Stn Brm B, Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1. Interment took place at Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

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May 20, 1929 - August 27, 2019 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sylvia Sharpe, our treasured Mother and Grandmother. Born Sylvia Antonia Charabin on May 20th 1929 in North Battleford, Sylvia passed away quietly in her sleep on August 27, 2019 at her residence at the Sunnyside Care Centre home in Saskatoon. Sylvia is survived by her children David (Leona) Sharpe, LeeAnn Sharpe, and her grandchildren Amanda (Mike) Haywood, Kari (Cameron) Doig, Samantha Sharpe-Phillips and Austin Sharpe-Phillips, and several nieces and nephews. Sylvia was predeceased by her husband Stanley Sharpe, her parents Fred and Pauline Charabin, as well as her brothers Ken (Dorothy) Charabin, Walter Charabin and her sister Nel (Bob) Bouey. Sylvia attended the convent during her school years in North Battleford. From there she went on to receive her psychiatric nursing degree and worked at North Battleford’s Mental Hospital from 1947 to 1951. In 1951 she married her lifelong love, Stanley Sharpe on October 20th, and moved to homestead on their farm outside of North Battleford. Sylvia and Stanley were active members of the dance club for many years. She and Stanley were avid bridge players, and were part of many clubs throughout their years together. They both enjoyed travelling and spending their retirement years in California as snowbirds. Sylvia always felt a close connection to family, and enjoyed many family gatherings and special occasions at their cherished cottage on Pelican Point. She will be remembered for her smile, laughter and sense of humor. A gathering of family and friends will be held in the summer of 2020 at her cottage at Pelican Point. Sylvia will be buried alongside her beloved husband Stanley, where they shall rest in eternal peace side by side at North Battleford City Cemetery. __________________________________________________________

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IN THE ESTATE of ANNE PENNER, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

$100 Reward White and Orange male cat, only has 3 legs. Lost from #1 West Park, Battleford. If found phone 306-441-5640, 306-441- 5630 or 306-445-5590

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 10th day of October, 2019.

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FARMS FOR SALE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

battlefords humane society

LUCKY BIRTHDAYS

How lucky is your birthday? Buy a ticket and find out. Make sure your birthday and those of your family are entered in our prize draw! Buy a ticket, pick a date, one winner! Tickets $20.00 and win a birthday party on us valued at $600.00. ONLY 365 TICKETS SOLD. Draw made Dec. 31, 2019.

Call the Animal Shelter 306.446.2700 for more information and tickets.

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. CALL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

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HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

HEALTH SERVICES

Saturday Sept. 28 & Sunday Sept. 29, 2019 Set Up - Vendors Only Friday, September 27, 2019 12:00 Noon to 9:00 pm Admission: $5.00/day Children under 12 free accompanied by an adult

Show & Sale Hours

Sat: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sun: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Sunday September 22

Yu-Gi-Oh! Club North Battleford Library. 2:00 p.m. Come learn and play the Yu-Gi-Oh card game with new friends.

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Street Festival, Main Street Battleford trade fair, entertainment, food booths, car show. 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Al-anon Family Groups

If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Lawn Bowling For All Ages. Bowling Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. For more information please call 306-4458433.

Thursdays

Peer to Peer Support Group for Mental Health meets Thursday mornings @ 9:30 am at 1602 103rd Street in North.We welcome you to join us as we work towards recovery, and support one another.You will be warmly welcomed by all.

Thursday September 19

National Drive Electric Week - North Battleford will feature onsite level 2 charging and a variety of electric vehicles for visitors to experience. Organized by SaskEV. Lovation sponsored by Peavy Mart. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday September 20

Territorial Drive Farmers Market from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. parking lot Splish Splash Auto Wash 521 Pioneer Ave., North Battleford. The Territorial Drive Farmers Market is a place where the city meets the country, a relaxed outdoor market where friends and families gather to shop, eat and enjoy local entertainment. Our Friday night market is the perfect place to pick up some fresh fruit, veggie and baking on your way to the lake, enjoy supper from a food truck, browse the shops of local vendors, and you may even get a chance to take in some live local talent from a variety of buskers and street performers.

Time for Tots North Battleford Library 10:45 a.m. For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers. come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Wednesday September 25

Mason Jar Craft North Battleford Library 7:00 p.m. Come to the library to do a craft using mason jars! You’ll have the chance to decorate your mason jar however you like, using paint, burlap, twine and stencils. Register by calling the library at 306-445-3206. How will you docorate your jar? Ages 13+.

Friday September 27

Territorial Drive Farmers Market Splish Splash Auto Wash 521 Pioneer Ave. 4:00 p.m.The Territorial Drive Farmers Market is a place where the city meets the country, a relaxed outdoor market where friends and families gather to shop, eat, and enjoy local enertainment. Our Friday night market is the perfect place to pick up some fresh fruit, veggies and baking on your way to the lake, enjoy supper from a food truck, browse the shops of local vendors and you may even get a chance to take in some live local talent from a variety of buskers and sreet performers.

Saturday September 28

Escape Room North Battleford Library. 11:00 a.m. We’re doing another escape room for September! Groups of 2-5 need to register beforehand to have the chance to use clues in the room in order to unlock boxes and escape the room! Theme TBA Ages 13+.

Saturday September 28

Topline Dance Club - Gold Tones - Royal Canadian Legion Hall 1352 100th Street North Battleford. 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Gold Tones as entertainment for the night. Members $10.00 Guests $12.00 minimum age of 19 dress casual. For more information please contact Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela at 306-445-7240 or Jean at 306-445-8815.

Sunday September29

Ukrkainian Buffet at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Paris 902 - 108th Street from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Menu: perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage, salad, dessert & beverages.

Sunday September 29

North Battleford Library. Come learn and play the Yu-Gi-Oh card game with new friends! 2:00 pm - 5:00 p.m.

Monday September 30

Adult Book Club North Battleford Library. Join us for a discussion of The end of Your Life Book Club by WillSchwalbe. Begins at 7 pm. Copies available at the library.

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LAND FOR SALE

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Just Listed: Four quarter mixed farm near Leask, SK. Home quarter has house, workshop, barn & bins. $475,000. Call Gerald Muller at C&C Realty, 306-570-7743. SK Farmland Wanted: I have a buyer wanting 40-50 quarters of good grain land. Prefer West of Regina/Saskatoon. Call Gerald Muller at C&C Realty, 306-5707743.

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Adult complex. Executive one bedroom apartment. Total renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Security $800.00 Rent $800.00 No pets, no smoke, no children. Call to view 306481-2836 Possession November 1st. Seniors Housing Suit Available

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2 bedroom loft style main floor duplex. 1200sq ft. With power, energy, water included. Hardwood floors, 5 appliances, 1 and 1/2 bath. $1350 1 year lease, references. No smoking 306-441-3999.

Public Â Notice Â is Â hereby Â given Â that Â the Â Council Â of Â the Â Resort Â Village Â of Â Cochin Â intends Â to Â adopt Â a Â bylaw Â under Â The Â Planning Â and Â Development Â Act, Â 2007, Â a Â bylaw Â to Â amend Â Bylaw Â No. Â 9-Â89 Â known Â as Â the Â Zoning Â Bylaw. INTENT: Â The Â principal Â intent Â of Â the Â proposed Â amendment Â is Â to Â allow Â and Â regulate Â the Â temporary Â use Â of Â certain Â types Â of Â trailer Â homes/RVs Â on Â residential Â lots Â for Â up Â to Â two Â years Â prior Â to Â the Â completion Â of Â a Â permanent Â dwelling. Â Placement Â would Â be Â at Â the Â discretion Â of Â Council, Â contingent Â upon Â the Â establishment Â of Â a Â permanent Â residence. Â Content Â to Â evaluate Â and Â regulate Â all Â aspects Â of Â the Â temporary Â '% )"' "$ ! * -! & "!% " â&#x20AC;&#x153;trailer Â homeâ&#x20AC;?, Â buildingâ&#x20AC;?, Â mobile Â homeâ&#x20AC;?, Â and Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;trailer Â " , ) "$ " - &" #% $ ' & & #$"#"% '% # $ & * & -! & "! " +%&$' &'$ , would Â be Â added Â to Â the Â zoning Â bylaw;Íž Â and Â docks, Â boat Â launches Â and Â marinas, Â would Â be Â removed Â as Â permitted Â uses Â within Â the Â UH Â -Â Â Urban Â Holdings Â District. AFFECTED Â LAND: Â All Â lands Â within Â the Â R1 Â and Â R2 Â % !& %&$ &% )"' / & * #$"#"% inclusion Â of Â trailer Â homes/RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â as Â a Â discretionary Â '% ! !&% &" & -! & "!% )"' "$ $" * / & ! % ! & %"$& ! % ! & %&$ & )"' / & * & $ "( of Â docks, Â boat Â launches, Â marinas, Â as Â a Â permitted Â use. REASON: Â The Â reason Â for Â the Â proposed Â amendment Â is Â to Â allow Â landowners Â to Â place Â certain Â forms Â of Â trailer Â homes/RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â on Â their Â lot Â temporarily Â during Â the Â construction Â of Â an Â approved Â permanent Â residence. Â Regulation Â of Â this Â would Â give Â the Â Resort Â Village Â the Â ability Â to Â allow Â the Â temporary Â use Â and Â control Â it Â as Â appropriate. Â The Â separate Â housekeeping Â items Â would Â be Â added Â for Â clarity. PUBLIC Â INSPECTION: Â Any Â person Â may Â inspect Â the Â * ) ! # & & %"$& 0 &) ! the Â hours Â of Â 9:00 Â a.m. Â and Â 4:00 Â p.m. Â Tuesday Â through Â Thursday. Â Copies Â will Â be Â available Â to Â the Â public Â at Â a Â cost Â or Â by Â emailing Â cochinadmin@sasktel.net Â and Â % ! "$ "#* "0 ! %" $ & (306) Â 386-Â2333. PUBLIC Â HEARING: Â Council Â will Â hold Â a Â public Â hearing Â at Â 6 Â P.M. Â on Â October Â 8, Â 2019, Â to Â hear Â any Â person Â or Â group Â that Â wants Â to Â comment Â on Â the Â proposed Â bylaw. Â Council Â will Â also Â consider Â written Â comments Â received Â on Â or Â before Â October Â 4, Â 2019, Â by Â the Â undersigned Â at Â & %"$& "0 * $ "#* "$ "$ & $ ! %"$& "0 % " & & ) * "$& " ! Issued Â by Â the Â Resort Â Village Â of Â Cochin Â this Â September Â 18, Â 2019. Amber Â Loeppky Municipal Â Administrator

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (Village of Meota)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the oďŹ&#x192;ce(s) of: Mayor: Village of Meota Councillor: Village of Meota

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Number to be Elected:- 1 will be received by the undersigned on the 16th day of October, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 502 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Ave E. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: 502 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Ave E. (Village OďŹ&#x192;ce) Dated this 26th day of September, 2019 Julie Malenfant (Returning OďŹ&#x192;cer)

Boechler -Schira Auctioneering Join Us for this Upcoming Sale Saturday October 12- Sale start @ 9:00 am Antique, Collectable, Estate, Clean Out, A Complete Dispersal Auction Sale

602 109th Street North Battleford.

Signs, Crocks, Glassware, Wooden Wall Phone, Coal Oil Lamps, Collector tins, Wicker Baby Buggy, China Cabinets plus much more A lifetime of collecting all up for auction Dress warm, bring your lawn chairLunch available Check our Facebook page or Website for more details Boechler-Schira does not charge a Buyers Fee on items sold Terms of payment: Interact Debit, Cash or Cheque with ID Watch for details Check us out on Facebook

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

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The following lands shall be sold by tender all located in RM of Senlac: 1. NW Sec 33 Twp 41 Rge 26 W3 Assessment $76,000 120 acres cultivated grass 38 acres waste slough bush Dugout year-round water, gas well removed, had been farmed

Integrity Post Frame Buildings SINCE 2008

Built with Concrete Posts Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and More

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Due to actions taken by the City of North Battleford Vista Towing will no longer be moving our main office to 10706 Industrial Ave. Our Company will continue operations at 542 - 18th Street Battleford. Consequently this property is for sale or long term lease. New 3,080 sq. ft. building 2,024 ft. Shop area; 3 12x14 OH Doors; 1 14x14 OH Door; Power Openers. All LED Lighting; 1,056 sq. ft. office area; 1,056 sq. ft. 2 bed 2 bath open concept suite on 2nd floor. Contact Dave Washburn @ 306-445-2372

sales@ Integritybuilt.com 1-866-974-7678 www. integritybuilt.com

STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE ... “SUPER SAVINGS SALE FALLING PRICES!” 20X23 $6,080. 25X27 $6,640. 28X27 $7,462. 32X35 $10,336. 35X35 $12,576. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Liquor Permit Advertising Form

(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997)

Notice is hereby given that Red Setter Holdings Inc. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Tavern permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Sharkey's Billiards at 102 1191 101st St in North Battleford SK, S9A 0Z5. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds, and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 REGINA SK S4P 3M3

3. Ptn. SE 33-41-26-3 Assessment $60,200 67 acres cultivated grass 78 acres pasture 5 acres waste slough bush 4. SW 33-41-26-3 Assessment $54,000 47 acres cultivated grass 112 acres pasture 5. NW 4-42-26-3 Assessment $59,800 92 acres pasture 20 acres native grass 47 acres cultivated grass Adjacent to creek

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2. NW Sec 28 Twp 41 Rge 26 W3 Assessment $56,400 152 acres Pasture Buildings, Sloughs throughout, all grass, power, phone lines, wellsite

Sale of Buildings Former SK Hospital Site

Assessed Value based on Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency as of September 12, 2019

Are you interested in acquiring, for removal, any or all of the buildings from the former Saskatchewan Hospital site in North Battleford? This includes cottages, storage sheds, a greenhouse and several other structures with potential for re-purposing of heritage brick and other materials. Full details of this request for proposals are available on sasktenders.ca (competition name SHNB-2019-09-18). The deadline to submit proposal packages is Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

Conditions of Sale: 1. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted; 2. Successful bidder to provide a 10% non-refundable deposit by certified cheque, money order, bank draft, or solicitor's trust cheque within 5 days of notice of bid acceptance. 3. Seller would like to sell in two parcels with parcels 1 to 4 as Parcel A and parcel 5 as Parcel B. Purchaser can bid on individual parcels or Parcel A or Parcel B or both Parcels A and B. 4. Possession January 15, 2020. ALL TENDERS to be submitted on or before NOON on November 15, 2019 in sealed envelopes marked "Lysgaard Land Tenders" addressed to: Riou Law Office P.O. Box 1900, 210 Main Street Unity, SK S0K 4L0 Phone: (306) 228-3778 For additional information call Dennis Lane at 306-823-4369 or 306-823-3618.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Assistant Administrator R.M. of Meota No. 468 The R.M. of Meota No. 468 invites applications from qualified persons for the position of Assistant Administrator. The R.M. of Meota No. 468 is a progressive municipality located in northwest Saskatchewan and includes a large agricultural base, 12 Organized Hamlets on Jackfish and Murray Lakes and relatively recent commercial developments focused in the energy sector. The municipal office is located in the Village of Meota situated on Jackfish Lake, 37 kms northwest of North Battleford. The preferred candidate will have experience in municipal administration, bylaw development and land use planning and will possess management, interpersonal, communication and organization skills. Our candidate will work closely with the Administrative team to develop bylaws, policies and apply best practices in the general management and operation of the municipality and will work closely with ratepayers, staff and stakeholders in a respectful and mutually beneficial relationship.

Office Manager

Turtleford Credit Union Limited Are you ready for the next step of your career? Do you desire to help individuals succeed personally and financially? Do you have a strong leadership background? Turtleford Credit Union Limited is seeking a motivated leader to join their team. Reporting to the General Manager, some responsibilities of the Office Manager will include: • promotion and development of policy and procedures; • ensuring all Credit Union activities are compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, and risk management; • training and supervising new and existing front end staff; • managing an effective member interaction experience; and •working with the management team to grow the organization. Relevant post-secondary education and work experience are required. Competition closes October 18, 2019. For complete details about this exciting career opportunity, please visit www.turtleford.cu.sk.ca

The preferred candidate will possess a minimum Class “C” certificate. Experience with Munisoft software is an asset and is preferred. The RM of Meota may consider applicants who do not currently possess a Class C certificate but who are currently enrolled in or eligible to enroll in the Local Government Administration Program through the University of Regina. The R.M. of Meota No. 468 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

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RETAIL FLOORING & BLINDS SALES ASSOCIATE Apply by appointment to Roddy 306-445-1221 2741-99th Street | North Battleford

Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter, copy of certificate(s) and a resume. These must include education, experience, certification held, expected salary and current references. Application for this position will be received until the position is filled. Please forward your application package to: Assistant Administrator Position c/o Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) R.M. of Meota Box 80 Meota, SK. S0M 1X0 EMAIL: cao@rmmeota468.ca We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261

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Sundays

North Battleford Girl Guides at Holy Family School, 9201 - 19th Ave., North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. We meet once or twice a month from September to May, 2019.

1st Sunday of the Month

Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October to May 2019. For more information call 306445-5036.

4th Sunday of the Month

Musical Jam Session at the Medstead Hall at 2:00 p.m. Musicians, singers, entertainers, & listeners. All ages are welcome. Bring along your instruments, and dancing shoes and have a great time! Please bring lunch, 50/50 tickets. Free admission. Sponsored by: Medstead Leisure Life Club.

4th Sunday of the Month

Wednesdays

T.A.G. - What is TAG Toddler Activity Group? It’s a free drop in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, finger plays and story time for ages 14 months - 3 years from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Don Ross Gym, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. For more information contact Sherry at 306-480-9426, text or call.

Wednesdays

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Turtleford Baptist Church Gospel Music Night. Last Sunday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Come and participate...Sing, Play, Humm. Everyone welcome.

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.

The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets at The Blend at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome. For more information call 306-937-7128 or 306-441-6636.

The Alzheimers Support Group is held at the CalebVillage every month except July and August. Phone 306-937-7232 for information.

BUH Retirees meet at the North end A&W at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. It is a self help group for people with Cancer and their family and friends. For further information call Pat Gotto at 306-445-5891. All are welcome.

Mondays

2nd Monday of the Month 2nd Monday of the Month

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more info phone 306937-2987.

2nd Monday of the Month

Cancer Survivor Support Group - A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends meet at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. The strength of one is the strength of all. All are welcome. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137.

Mondays & Wednesdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Lawn Bowling For All Ages. Bowling Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m. For more information please call 306-445-8433.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

ActiveWalking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesdays

The Knitting/Needlework Group drop-in Tuesdays from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Marcelin Wapiti Public Libary.

Tuesdays

Regular Bridge Lessons starting at 10:30 a.m. playing Bridge to follow. Call Margaret at 306-445-7615.

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3rd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480 for more information.

Thursdays

Peer To Peer Support Group meets Thursday mornings at The Mental Heal Association, 1602- 103 Street, North Battleford at 9:30 a.m. A very warm welcoming group.

Thursdays

Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Thursdays

Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.

2nd Thursday of the Month

The Battlefords Photography Club meets at the Don Ross Room 108 Exterior entrance 4 at 7:00 pm. Meetings run from September to June. For more information please phone Heather at 306843-1807.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Tuesdays

Midwest Food Resources - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce. To order call or text us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow us on Facebook.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Cowboy Church at Battleford Legion Hall, 22nd Street Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Open to all religions. Everyone welcome.

Knit & Natter meet at Porta Bella Restaurant, 2491- 99th Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements. Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied.All skill levels and ages welcome. PhoneVistara at 306-317-9434 for more information. Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Art Club meets at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. Call or text 306-441-6453 for more information.

Tuesdays

TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Irene Lascelle at 306-445-4625.

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TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.

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1st Friday of the Month

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-9377471 or Bonnie at 306-480-7797.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-937-3190 or 306-441-3147. New members welcome.

2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Storytime & Craft on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at the Marcelin Wapiti Public Library, 100-1st Ave., Marcelin.

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This section is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, we can not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1602 - 103rd St., North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

Wednesdays

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

In our 67th year, Battlefords Community Players are pleased to announce their 2019-2020 season. The season opens with Mom’s Gift, which finds Mom, who has been dead for 11 months, turning up at her husbands’ birthday party as a ghost on a mission. Like Clarence in It’s A Wonderful Life, she has to accomplish a task to earn her wings. Only what that task is, is a mystery. The cast features Jeanna Walker, Fraser Glen, Candice Brown, Rebecca Landon, Tanya Montoya and Gregory Kwong and is directed by Eleanor Voegeli. Show only performances are on Oct. 15,16 and 17 with dinner theatre the following week on Oct. 24, 25 and 26. New this year, all show times are 7:30 p.m. The second play is a farce and is the only show not held at our clubhouse. Already in rehearsal with a cast of veteran and new actors, Don’t Dress For Dinner, finds Bernard planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress, while his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a Cordon Bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along to provide the alibi. What could possible go wrong? The cast featuring Clint Barrett, Rick Kostiuk, Chantel Cunningham, Jenny Kellgren, Vivian Blais and Jeff Arndt is being directed by Donna Challis and Tanya Montoya. The location is the WDM and the show runs from Nov. 19 to 23 with two show-only performances and three dinner theatre evenings. A great show for a staff party or pre-Christmas gathering of friends. The season continues with a thriller directed by Clint Barrett called Picture Perfect. Criminal psychology professor Marcus Micheaux and his mystery writer wife Beverly Hatcher have the perfect life – until condemned serial killer Gunther Creel, whom Marcus interviewed extensively for his research, paints a portrait of them. Where does this lead us? What happens to that perfect life? Final show of the season is a Canadian play by Michel Tremblay called Impromptu on Nuns’ Island and takes place March 24, 25, 26 and April 2, 3, 4, 2020 at the clubhouse. An opera diva, Patricia, her mother, a popular stage and television actress and her idealistic committed-to-new-work daughter meet on the afternoon of her return from Europe to goad her. What is the sense of an international career if your art doesn’t contribute to change (or at least to give wide-spread pleasure and inspiration) in the society you live in? What happens next? Tickets for the season or any of the individual shows are now on sale with a package of one ticket for each of the four shows gets you a 20 per cent discount, whether dinner theatre or show-only.Wanting tickets or just needing more information? Email to bcpdrama@sasktel.net, or call 306-446-3133. It’s live theatre for our community, created by our community. See you at the theatre.

Discovery Co-op among top 100 Discovery Co-op has been ranked among Saskatchewan’s largest businesses. In SaskBusiness Magazine’s list of the Top 100 companies in the province for 2019, Discovery Co-op placed 46th up from 54th place last year, with 2018 sales totaling over $131 million. “The continued success Discovery Co-op has experienced over the years is completely due to the tremendous support of our members and customers, and for that we thank them,” said Mike Nord, general manager of Discovery Co-op.

“We’re a truly local business that proudly delivers goods and services to our customers and members, so being named on a provincewide list like this means a lot. Many things have changed over the years, but our values and principles haven’t. We believe in sharing our profits with our members, creating new opportunities and investing in our communities.” In total, 26 Saskatchewan-based retail co-ops are included on the SaskBusiness list. They’re also joined by Saskatoon-based Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), which placed second in the rankings.

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Angel is not a word that I’m often called Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, called yesterday and most times when he calls, I’m searching for information about something, and I was then, too. Ed believes by my age that I should say that I don’t have any answers and I’m not looking for any. My old neighbour feels that once you have found information that you were looking for, no one wants to hear it anyway. He accused me of searching for information that, “No One Would Care About but Me!” It just so happened that I was looking up information about St. Michael and All Angels as a Lesser Festival Day when Ed called. This Feast Day

Americans believe in angels. Also, 55 percent of Americans think that they have personally been helped or saved by a guardian angel. Ed had another smart remark, which was that angels are often seen as cute, harmless baby cherubs and that they need to be marketed as mighty hockey players in Canada. Ed wanted to know what angels do, for in his thinking they do not play hockey anywhere. The Bible says that angels were created as holy spirit beings to serve God. The English word angel comes from the Greek word, which means messenger. As messengers of God, angels may be invisible or visible. We may

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca has been celebrated since the 12th Century on Sept. 29, which this year is on a Sunday. Ed asked, “Is that the day you put on wings, and they lift you in and out of the pulpit by a rope and pulley? Or is it the day, The Angel List, is hammered on the church door and congregational

members see if their name is on it?” I told him to stop with his wisecracks. He admitted that an angel is one name he has never been called and not likely will be called by Ruby his wife. I told Ed that Time Magazine (Sept. 18, 2018 issue) reported that most

encounter an angel in a human disguise. In scripture, angels appear at critical moments in Jesus’ life to accomplish God’s gift of salvation for all. Angels announced the birth of Jesus and his resurrection. They ministered to Jesus during His life. St. Michael and All Angels Feast Day are about our thankfulness that angels serve God, giving glory to God’s Name and His love for sinners. We are thankful that God’s good angels are many and powerful. We rejoice in good angels, but they impress upon us that some angels rebelled against God and were cast from heaven to earth by St. Michael. The greatest fallen

angel is Satan, who has many other demons with him. They hate God and seek to destroy everything good, especially faith in Christ. Satan is the spoiler, the tempter, the liar, and a murderer. He is the force of evil who led Adam and Eve into sin, who tried to mislead Jesus from accomplishing God’s victory over evil. As Christians, we are sure God is not out to accuse us or lie to us. He acknowledges our sinfulness but gives us forgiveness and Christ’s righteousness in His love. Not only do holy angels in heaven serve God, but they may be God’s messengers to help and defend us here on earth.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

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Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)

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

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

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DIVINE LITURGY Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

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

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138

Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171

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

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

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Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 a.m. Service

Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4465

Sunday Services 10:30 am Various Weekly Programs www.livingfaithchapel.ca

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church Box 10, Delmas, SK

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

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: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor James Kwon

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Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Birthdays, anniversaries and more in Mayfair area Correspondent

The family of Olga Woloshyn celebrated her 90th birthday at Blend restaurant in North Battleford on Sunday, April 14, six weeks before her actual day. Her three sons and their families were all in attendance. Two out of 10 grandchildren were unable to make this milestone event. David, the oldest son, and wife Elaine and three of their four chidren - Greg and girlfriend Kelly Yanko of Saskatoon, Ryan and Melissa along with twoyear-old son Shay from Mayfair and Amanda and husband Kinley with their three children Parker, Keri and Cooper from Maymont; Larry and wife Karen with two of their three children, Brianna and Declan; youngest son John, with wife Connie and their only child Dalyn from Cut Knife took in the celebration. Olga’s daughter in law Darlene and son Kyle of Whitkow and North Battleford were also there. Olga’s second son Dennis (Darlene) passed away December 2015 and second youngest Gerald left this world November 2007. Oldest grandchild Curtis was away vacationing in Central America and Indonesia. Sydney, daughter of Larry and Karen, who resides in Regina, had to commit to her work schedule. Louis and Marge Lacoursiere of North Battleford (Karen’s parents), a family friend , fit in just perfectly for this occasion. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the visiting, eating and photo snaps. Olga’s greatgrandchildren range in age from two and a half to eight years of age at the time of this celebration. Olga did not want a big 90th birthday, so having the above-mentioned number of people was just right sized crowd. Olga as been residing at Esther’s Place, or the former Shelby Care Home, for the past six years and she still enjoys knitting various items. Go-

ing to the Gold Eagle Casino by Handi-bus to play the slot machines is a great outing, she says. Live has slowed her down a little, but the easily accessible walker come in handy. At times this walker, rather than being at a snail’s pace, can move pretty fast. Watch out, slowpokes! Celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary is no small feat as Morris and Sonia Prescesky of Mayfair can attest to. Fifty years later, five kids and 17 grandchildren. They had a supper and visiting in Mayfair Hall with all of their children and their spouses: David (Hafford); Danny (Grand Prairie, Alta.); Gordon (Mayfair); Johnny (Red Deer, Alta.,) and Anita (Edmonton, Alta.) Of course, grandchildren, with a few boy and girlfriends and close relatives and neighbours there was quite a large gathering on a warm July Saturday. Also celebrating 50 years are Morris and Bev Thomas who live a few miles northeast of Mayfair. Bev has been a bus driver for many years and Morris has been retired for the past 15 years or so. They have two daughters, Connie and Leanne, and one son, Ed Bingham Thomas. No wonder the Thomas vehicle is always with their children and grandchildren residing there. A small family barbecue was held in Leanne’s backyard for this occasion. All of the Prescesky and Thomas offspring attended Mayfair Central School and successfully completed Grade 12, thus graduating with their childhood friends. Victor Kuffert, an independent sales representative with Pioneer Hi-Bred, held a farm tour near Mullingar on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Area farmers interested in seeing the seed plots

enjoyed a lovely, warmm summer afternoon, later dining on a delicious barbecue in his large well built office/storage room. He is selling Hi-Bred canola seed. Aumack’s haskap farm employees were busy picking the mamy berries theirtrees produced, another good year for a superb product that Kathy Aumack produced in commercial kitchens. Pancake syrup and jams are rapidly being gobbled up by consumers. Haskap berries are high in antioxidants. Driving to Flin Flon is always a delight to Faye and Keith Liebaert as their oldest daughter Michelle has lived there for many years with husband Chad Schwartz and their three kids Riley, Kenzie and Bailey. They picked up granddaughter Kenzie to babysit for Auntie Jennelle Johnson (Mathew) in North Battleford. Kenzie got to spend some free time at Meeting Lake at Liebaert’s trailer at the local campsite with relatives she only sees twice a year. The Roman Catholic Church in Mayfair has Fr. Maurice from Prince Albert taking over the pastoral duties of Fr. Frederick, who is away in Nigeria until the middle of October. Fr. Maurice’s last mass is to be on Sunday, Sept. 15 and the following services will be lay services until the return of Fr. Frederick. It has been one year since Jeannie and Rollie Pelletier retired to a Saskatoon seniors condominium on the south side of the city. Jeannie was the church organist who has been sadly missed for this past year. They love to see visitors from Mayfair and area at their condo. Call 306-373-3908 and you will be treated like royalty upon arrival. Their retired son Carolle from Regina is looking after the farmyard near Keatly. Welcome to Carolle and his wife, as he grew up in this 1930s house and has many fond memories from his boyhood days attending Mayfair School.

My husband and I entertained 14 people at our Chitel Lake getaway cabin the last Sunday in August. Family members and a few neighbours liked the Northern forest, the call of the loons, etc., but not the nasty rain that started before the evening was finished. Farmers and ranchers be aware of the annual CJNB Radio Station Harvest Breakfast at the Gold Eagle Casino Tuesday, Oct. 29. To register call the station or go to their website. Mayfair’s Creative Corners 18th Farmer’s Market and Flea Market will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at Mayfair Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The noon lunch scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or longer sees many people drive from North Battleford, Spiritwood, Radisson or from practically any distance within a 70 kilometre radius just to visit, eat and be potential buyers from the many vendors. The menu this market is beef on a gun with coleslaw and potato salad, and pie. The proceeds from the sale of pies is donated to Telemiracle in the spring. It is not too late to book a table for $5 by contacting Dora Brown at 306-2464848 or Alice Grigor at 306-246-4212. Susan Striga, daughter of Doreen Kulpa, a resident of North Battleford, held her mother’s 90th birthday part at her old, wellgroomed farm site 16 miles east of Mayfair on Saturday, Aug.10. Well-wishers loved the visit, barbecue, but not the unusually cool weather. Former resident of the last nine years, Terry Froese from the Mullingar area and who now lives in Edam, had his daughter graduate from H. Hardcastle School in the

David Woloshyn, Larry Woloshyn and John Woloshyn seen with their mother Olga Woloshyn at her 90th birthday party. Photo submitted by Elaine Woloshyn

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When They Found Black Gold in Coleville Railway and Main By Joan Champ

joanchamp@shaw.ca was retiring from the game to take over the Prince Charles Hotel at Coleville, “one of the best businesses in the province.” Stewart was considered one of the premier athletes on the prairies during the 1950s and gained a place in the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame. Oil continued to drive Coleville’s economy. The Star-Phoenix’s 1954 feature on the town stated that refinery was built and operating by March 1953, “and the town that used to see two or three trains a week now has two or three trains of tank cars leaving each day.” The Calgary Herald reported on Jan. 17, 1957 that Royalite Oil Company had been turning out approximately 5,000 barrels of oil per day over the past three years. In September 1959, according to the Regina Leader-Post, Royalite sold its oil and gas producing properties in the Coleville field to General

The Prince Charles Hotel on Main Street in Coleville, August 1954. Source: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

Coleville Hotel in 2007. The stucco exterior has since been painted beige. Photo by Joan Champ

American Oils Ltd. for $2 million. In the fall of 1984, owner Barry Sherstobitoff advertised in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix that the Coleville Hotel was for sale. The business featured a newly renovated, 58-seat

beverage room; 14 hotel rooms with, he claimed, 100 per cent occupancy; an 840 square foot office space currently leased; one 2,000 square foot office; and a three-bedroom living accommodation for the owner. The main economic

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BUHF awards $30,000 Submitted Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation held the first set of draws in their $100,000 Cash Lottery and gave away a total of $30,000 to 12 lucky winners on Friday, Sept. 20. he draws made were “Celebrating 25 Years of Winners” draws and were 12 draws for $2,500 each. “This is the 25th year of the $100,000 Cash Lottery and we really want to celebrate, We cannot be more grateful for all of the buyers who support us every year … some of them for the last 25 and some of them have just started. It is always exciting to make the draws and be able to award the prizes to our supporters. They deserve it,” said Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation executive director. Winners of the “Celebrating 25 Years of Winners” draws: Jean Pollard, Edam (0288); Grant Schutte, North Battleford (11683); David Dutton, Paynton (5541); Peter Penner, Saskatoon (0201); Pat McCaw, North Battleford (1157); Grace Pollock, North Battleford (0512); BUH Housekeeping c/o Donna Kuhmayer, North Battleford (5434); Jeff Krupka, Luseland (8109); Todd Buchko, Battleford (3501); Danae Schell, Battleford (7785); Wendy Barker, North Battleford (2056); and Sheila Lessard, Battleford (11726) Proceeds from the 2019 $100,000 Cash Lottery will support the purchase of a new ultrasound unit for BUH’s emergency room. Every year the ER has over 25,000 patient arrivals and many of these are trauma related. An ultrasound provides ER physicians with fast, accurate and lifesaving diagnostics. It is a critical component to ER care and can save lives. Funds raised will also purchase three new patient beds for the ICU at BUH. Every year there are approximately 200 admissions into ICU and we want to provide the best in comfort and care for them. The next deadline in the $100,000 Cash Lottery takes place on Friday, Oct. 11th at 6 p.m. This is the deadline for “25 Years – A Milestone Anniversary” Previous Purchaser draw for $10,000 and “Celebrating the Silver” draws, 15 draws of $1,000 each. Tickets are only $50 each or three for $125. 50/50 enhancements are also available at 3 for $25 or $10 each. The total take home on the 50/50 enhancement is currently over $42,000 and will continue to grow. Tickets are available at BUH Foundation office or by calling 306-446-6652.

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ADRA meeting for Sept. 26 at the lake By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The drainage problem surrounding the village of Meota has been dealt with by digging a ditch and putting in new culverts around the whole place so the water can get to the lake. Time will tell if they got it all right, but we expect they have. The work being done at the northwest corner of the golf course has taken a while, but that too should make the water problem better. They have even painted the ditches north of that corner. I wish someone who is good with computers would do something about the Meota map that they have on hand. There are several bad mistakes on it and someone coming to

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town with that information would surely do some looking before they’d find the place they want to get to. Not good advertising for our village. The ADRA meeting set for Thursday, Sept. 19 was postponed to Sept. 26 at the village office meeting room at 7 p.m. Show your support for this group by attending and showing your interest in their projects and program. Duplicate bridge played at the Do Drop In Monday afternoon found high score go to Gerry Fernando and Maureen

Campbell, then Vern Iverson and Joyce Antoine and third were Gerry Craig and Darlene Keall. Sept. 29 in the Pioneer Hall found 16 players out for fun. Top marks went to Jean Lowes and Fraser Glen, followed by Vern Iverson and David Sharpe and third were Mary Greenwald and Anna Marie Waldbillig. Canasta was played at the Do Drop In Sept. 20 with four tables in play. Top score went to Evelyn Dutton and Marion Ottas, second were Cora Christiansen and Rita Peterson and third were Pat Chapman and Yvonne MacPherson. When players come out from the city we have a nice time and again some farm produce was shared by those of us who have

nowhere to grow anything. It is so appreciated – no chemicals or sprays on these items. These are good reasons to support the farmers’ markets when you can. The Rock and Rattle musical evening will be held at the Alex Dillabough Center in Battleford Sept. 28 to raise money for the Battlefords Union Hospital for Women’s Health and Birthing Center and to “Hope for Life in Guatamala.” Performances by many locals, including our Meota Beach Boys, and other well known persons will show you an evening of fun and pleasure. Watch for posters for more info. A trip to Beauval on Sunday with daughter-inlaw Kelly was pretty beyond words with all the

colors still on the trees as nature takes its course. With all the rain we have been getting, the hills and ditches, are usually brown at this of year, are all as green as can be still. We visited with Sal and Norm Bouvier who are nearly ready to move into their new house near Beauval, until Norm left to cook at the wake being held for his brother-in-law Rene Iron, at Canoe Lake. On the way north we saw four bears and on the way back saw four deer. A deer crossed in front of me at the Aquadeo turnoff but got across safely. On Kelly’s way back to Medstead she stopped where a fellow had hit a deer and was calling for the police to come and put the injured animal down and for a tow truck for his vehicle. He was not hurt.

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Borden threshing demonstrations ready to go By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Don’t forget to attend Borden’s Threshing Day Saturday Sept. 28, with gates open at 10 a.m. four kilometres north of Borden. There will be a parade of power at noon. The McCheane-Wake Cook Car will be open, selling borsch, soup, bread and beverages. Demonstrations will feature draft horses and vintage machinery. Borden Museum will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. A roast beef supper is at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Centre - adults $15, kids 10 and under $5 and preschool free. There will be music at the seniors Centre while you wait to go in for the meal. With the United Church building now closed on Main Street, services are held weekly in St. John’s Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m. Most of the pews, the organ, tables, etc have been sold from the United Church and plaques, hymn books, banners, Communion table have all gone to the Anglican Church. Upcoming in the Anglican at 10:30 a.m.

and United Church at 1:30 p.m. are Thanksgiving services on Oct. 13, then

both churches host a Gospel Concert on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in St. John’s

Gary Palmer stooking, getting ready for Saturday, Sept. 28 Borden Threshing Day. Photos submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

Anglican. The Joyful Melody Trio from Alberta will be visiting on that

day to sing and give a message and the concert is by donation with lunch to

follow. The event is open to everyone, so remember that date.

Dave Howe on the JD Row crop tractor pulling the McKormick Deering binder with Ruben Rempel handling the controls in preparation for Borden’s Threshing Day Sept. 28. There will be a parade of power at noon at the site two miles north of Borden. The cook car opens at 10 a.m. and demonstrations start at 1 p.m., including threshing. There will be a roast beef supper in Borden at 4:30 p.m. and the Borden Museum will be open in afternoon.

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ed and came to UDHM a day apart. “This is why history is still alive and comes back when you least expect it,” says Chris Martin of Unity museum. The museum has now closed for the season but watch for the popular pancake brunches to resume this winter. Parkview Place held their fourth annual “Great Zucchini Race” last Saturday, and as always, it was great fun shared by residents, staff and community members. Coffee row folks are certainly wondering what the rest of harvest weather will look like for our farmer friends, and they, like the rest of us are hoping and praying for continued cooperative weather to complete this year’s harvest. While the topic tables often review events that have happened in the community, they are also anxious to discuss what is coming up for events and activities in the community, and they are thankful there are many offered on a regular basis. Even though we are in the midst of federal election campaigns, no matter the political party anyone is in favour of, these conversations remain insightful with a dash of humour always added in. There is always room at these tables and plenty of laughter to be shared. So you see we keep busy here in Unity with wisdom, laughter and plenty of fun with our friends on coffee row.

advantage of this unique shopping opportunity. The Unity Life Association is holding a Life Chain in Unity on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 2-43 p.m. in front of the Armada Inn along Highway 21. The Unity museum had some excitement last week when visitors from North Carolina delivered a piece of horse racing history. The Earl of Durham Cup was donated to the Unity museum by Robert and Charlotte Hamilton, grandchildren of Hugh Hamilton who owned the horse Price Pilsthorpe that won this trophy. Hugh Hamilton’s brother Justin Hamilton was the grandfather of long time Unity resident, Don Wallace. Don’s wife Edith and her family were able to tour the Hamiltons around Unity before taking them to the museum to deliver the cup to its new home. An interesting side note that the day before this cup delivery, William Ratcliffe and his wife from Waterloo came to research his grandfather Joseph Needham and it was discovered that Joseph was Hugh Hamilton’s bookkeeper while he was a businessman in Unity. Two grandsons connect-

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who are in preparations for re-opening in the coming weeks. At Unity Public School, a steady routine is now part of their school days. Cross country runners have competed at two meets and will be winding down their season. UPS will finish off September with the orange shirt day participation as well as their annual Terry Fox walk participation. Hallway bulletin boards are starting to show signs of Thanksgiving and October themes. St. Peter’s school has also eased into a steady routine for their school year. Staff and students were thankful for the activity addition to their hallways, thanks to the Unity Kin Club. The student body is preparing for Thanksgiving by collecting for their local food bank. And, as always, the sound of music is a blessing to their hallways with both band and choir back

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September, why are you leaving us already? There are those folks who love sweaters and leaves and pumpkin spice everything, and there are those of us who are already tired of reduced sunlight and cooler weather. September has been a full month already for things to do in Unity. The first weekend included two fundraising sports events, both well attended and supported and both reporting successful outcomes. Don’t forget any event hosted in our community is bound to bring in visitors and that in turn benefits everyone as our local economy is boosted and our town is showcased. These visitors often go back and tell others about all that is available in our community. Congratulations to the brand new wellness business in Unity that held its grand opening on Sept. 21. What the Float offers float therapy and a massage therapist. Stay tuned for updates also on the former Selkirk Hotel that has new owners

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Starting Sept. 30, the Unity arena will play host to the annual 3-on-3 conditioning hockey tournament, and it will run into Thanksgiving weekend. This means hockey season is imminent. The exciting news for senior hockey fans is the addition and return of teams to the SWHL, meaning you can watch the Miners play even more this season. Speaking of rink season, tonight is registration for the Unity Skating Club from 6 to 8 p.m. at the arena. At the rink this weekend are Midget AA tryouts running Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information contact Dwayne Scott at 306-228-8284. Wednesdays continue to be a busy night in Unity as pickleball continues at the curling rink until their ice gets put in mid-October, and from there it will reconvene to the gym for the winter. Contact Richard Briggs for more details. As well, weekly Mental Wellness support group sessions continue at the Unity Health Centre, open to anyone who is in need or interested. The Lions Club “Chase the Ace” also continues each Wednesday at the Legion Hall. Today, Sept. 26, is the last Unity Farmer’s Market for the season. There is a lunch available and it is your last chance to take

in full swing. At UCHS, last weekend was the senior girls turn to host their home tournament, but stay tuned as other volleyball teams will be taking their turns hosting in the weekends ahead. Tonight, the Unity Warrior football team takes on Wilkie in an exhibition game at 4 p.m. Boys golf competed at districts last weekend, while cross country is ready for their competitions leading to a provincial berth. Unity Minor football continues to play both at home and away, and the tackle division remains undefeated. The next big thing on tap at Unity will be the annual Fall Fair and Trade Show taking place Oct. 4 and 5 at the Unity Community Centre. You can watch the local paper for details, as well as posters around town with the added bonus of following the Unity Ag Society Facebook page for the latest updates and news. The event will include the always popular fall fair displays upstairs in the community centre, with the trade show portion boasting 60 vendors to take place on the curling rink surface. Remember, Delta Co-op and Unity Credit Union are co-hosting a pancake breakfast on the Saturday of this event with proceeds going towards STARS.

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* Additional savings will be deducted at the time of purchase in the amount of $300 (after taxes) when you purchase three (3) qualifying KitchenAid ® major kitchen appliances or additional savings of $500 (after taxes) when you purchase four (4) qualifying KitchenAid ® major kitchen appliances or additional savings of $750 (after taxes) when you purchase five (5) or more qualifying KitchenAid® major kitchen appliances, To qualify, multiple appliances purchased must consist of one model only per appliance sub-category. Duplicate models do not qualify. Multiple purchases must be made at the same time from the same participating authorized Canadian KitchenAid dealer. GST/HST/QST and provincial sales tax (where applicable) are included in the additional savings amount. Qualifying purchases must be made between September 26 – October 30, 2019. Open to Canadian residents only. Offer cannot be combined with any other KitchenAid® appliance offer. Offer is not available to second channel, dealers, builders or contractors. All models may not be available at all dealers. No substitute models qualify. Dealer prices may vary. Dealer alone has sole discretion to set retail prices. Offer excludes discontinued models. ®/™ © 2019 KitchenAid. Used under license in Canada. All rights reserved.

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