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A tenant of Valleyview Towers II in North Battleford has won a claim against the Battlefords Housing Authority after a hearing by the Office of Residential Tenancies last week. The claim included allegations of sexual assault and harassment by a fellow tenant. In a written judgment issued Thursday of last week, Hearing Officer Gordon Mayer awarded the claimant a refund of 40 per cent of the rent paid over two years. The Housing Authority was given 30 days to make the payment or appeal, but they can only appeal on a question of law or jurisdiction. The claim asked for a variety of items in addition to rent rebate, however the hearing officer declined to address those, saying in his judgment he did not have the jurisdiction to make those kinds of orders. He also declined to make any award on an issue of second-hand smoke.
He was firm, however in his ruling that “the terror and trauma that the tenant endured during two of the years of her tenancy does constitute a breach to her right to quiet enjoyment.” The term “quiet enjoyment” is one of the guarantees of her lease and the “terror and trauma” he referred to was a year-long period during which the claimant was subjected to physical and verbal sexual assault and harassment by a fellow tenant, despite having reported the events to the Housing Authority. While Mayor did not agree the board had done “nothing,” as witnesses said, since the Housing Authority had apparently talked to the offending tenant and threatened eviction, but he pointed out he was not in fact evicted until January of 2021. Mayor wrote, in his list of Arguments, Evident and Finding, that: “(7) I was very impressed with the tenant and the manner in which she gave her evidence. The tenant indicated that
when she moved into her unit the building was occupied by seniors. This changed in the spring of 2019 when units were rented to a cross section of persons who require assisted housing. “(8) Not only did the clientele change but also did the behaviour of those who rented units – especially on the floor where the tenant lived. “(9) The tenant says that the primary culprits for the disruption that was occurring on her floor was persons living in suites [that were] the home of numerous parties, loud noises, excessive drinking, drug use and [fighting] that would last into the evenings hours. Persons would be let into the building late at night. No concern was given by the tenants in these units or to those admitted to practice the precautions that were recommended to be taken during this time of the pandemic. “(10) The tenant also shared her personal experiences where one of the tenants on her floor Continued on Page 7
The great blue heron is common in Saskatchewan and around the Battlefords. They often feed around rivers as well as marshes for frogs, fish and muskrats. I’ve seen these herons around the North Saskatchewan and Battle Rivers. These birds are 50-54 inches tall and nest high in trees or on the edges of cliffs. They often have 3-7 pale blue or greenish eggs. Last week I promised News-Optimist readers a photo illustrating how great the blue heron is at catching a fish – and here it is. When fishing, blue herons are quick and stealthy in that they perch above the water like a statue and then strike very, very quickly. Text and photo by Jim McLane
Chamber to hold federal election forum Sept. 8 By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has confirmed they are hosting a federal election all-candidate’s forum on Sept. 8. The venue is Western Development Museum and the event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Heri-
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The CUplex offers flexible hours that work with your schedule. We are currently hiring casual Customer Service Representatives, Facility Attendants, Lifeguards and Instructors. Visit www.cityofnb.ca and click on “Careers at the City” found in the top right corner and discover amazing career opportunities. Avoid the lines and pay online at www.cityofnb.ca/paynow Pay taxes, utilities, parking tickets, criminal record checks and more!
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Pre-registration required by Tuesday, September 7, 2021 To register or for more information call 306-445-1760 or email galleriesofnb@cityofnb.ca The Allen Sapp Gallery is located at #1 Railway Avenue East, North Battleford.
Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre Swim Lessons Registration opens September 7th Call 306-445-1745 to register by phone (with credit card), visit us at the Aquatic Centre, or online at www.cityofnb.ca > Parks and Recreation > Register for classes or events.
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NEXT COUNCIL MEETING DATES: The meetings are open to the public via Zoom and start at 6:30 pm. Visit www.cityofnb.ca for information on how you can watch/listen to these meetings live.
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Weekly RCMP report
580 calls for service Submitted by Battlefords RCMP Battlefords RCMP responded to 580 calls for service from Wednesday, Aug. 25, through Tuesday, Aug. 31. These included: • Eight missing persons reported. No active investigations. • 25 assault investigations. - Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. police were called to the 1400 block of 98th Street in North Battleford on a report of two persons assaulted with bear mace. Investigation is ongoing. A suspect has been identified and charges are currently pending. - Report of an assault at a residence on the 1200 block of 111th Street in North Battleford shortly after 5 a.m. on Aug. 31. A 26-year-old woman was transported to hospital with facial and head injuries. She is expected to make a full recovery. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing. • Five vehicle thefts reported. - A Blue 2010 Ford F350 with Alberta license 73J225 and a white 2010 travel trailer reported stolen from Cochin on Aug. 25 shortly after 11 p.m. - 11 break and enter investigations. - Report of a suspect breaking into a residence on the 1000 block of 105th Street in North Battleford on Aug. 30 at about 8 p m. Tara Giggie, 40, was arrested on the scene and has been charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling, resisting arrest and breach of probation. She was held in custody until her first appearance in provincial court on Aug. 31. - Report of a break in to a business on the 1300 block of 100th Street in North Battleford on Aug. 31 some time during the early morning hours. - Break in to a business’s secure yard on the 2700 block of 99th Street in North Battleford some time in the early morning hours of Aug. 26. Items stolen include several golf cart batteries. • 20 Mental Health Investigation. • Two charges relating to impaired driving. • 35 charges for various driving offences. • Eight traffic collisions reported. Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-4461720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TiPS(8477).
Household Hazardous Waste Day coming up on Sept. 18 Staff On Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents of North Battleford are once again encouraged to take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHWD). The drop-off location will be the Public Works Shop at 11112 – 6th Avenue. The program is open to residents of North Battleford only, and no commercial loads will be accepted. Please label items if you know what the materials are. Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can cause serious threats to human health and negatively impact the environment. Improper disposal of household hazardous waste includes pouring waste down the drain, pouring on the ground, into sewers or placing it in the trash. Drive-in Style Drop-off This event will follow all Province of Saskatchewan health mandates. Do not attend this event if you are sick. The drive-in style drop-off has proven to be safe, fast, and effective and will be conducted again for this HHWD. Please follow these steps. Load materials into the car trunk or truck bed of your vehicle
Approach the Shop at 11112 6th Avenue A greeter will control access into the yard, answer any questions and screen products for dropoff When directed, drive your vehicle into the building to the drop-off location Turn off your vehicle, do not exit your vehicle Staff will remove the household hazardous materials from your vehicle If required staff will inquire about unlabeled materials, for proper disposal When completed continue forward to exit the building and follow the signs Exit the grounds onto 6th Avenue The following materials are acceptable to be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Day: Adhesives – contact cement, caulking, sealers,
carpet and linoleum adhesives and glue Aerosols – hair spray, insect repellent, lubricant spray, furniture cleaners Automotive – carburetor cleaners, oil fuel Cleaners – oven and toilet bowl cleaners, glass cleaner, spot remover, disinfectants, car wax Fuels – gasoline, diesel, kerosene, lamp oil, oil/gas mixture Mercury – mercury, thermometers Oxidizers – chlorine, bleach, pool chemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen peroxide, septic tank chemicals Poisons – lawn herbicides, garden chemicals, rat poison, gopher killer, insecticides Solvents – paint thinner, acetone, alcohol, benzene, xylene, naphtha Precautions Please bring hazardous materials in their original
containers with labels intact and do not mix products. If you do not have the original container label the materials. If you do not know the specific product name label with the product category from the list above. Ensure that you secure the product so that it does not leak or tip. Recycle Coach www.cityofnb.ca/resident_services/waste_recycling/waste_pickup.html or install the app from the Google Play Store or the App Store for iOS. Find your waste pickup day, find out what materials go where and have reminders sent to you. Accepted Material www.cityofnb.ca/mrws/ filedriver/Accepted_Materials_2018.pdf for the full list of accepted materials for the Household Hazardous Waste Day and the alternative locations for nonaccepted materials.
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UPAR projects ahead of schedule Staff The City of North Battleford says the UPAR projects on Henderson Drive, Battleford Road and Service Road are ahead of schedule. All street closures associated with these
projects will be posted on the city’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages (@ citynb). The revised timelines are listed below: Battleford Road Rehabilitation (South Railway Avenue to Highway 15 By-
Walk-in clinics coming up Staff
Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced more walk-in clinics for the Battlefords going into early September. The dates are as follows: North Battleford Library Thursday Sept. 2 10:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Frontier Mall Farmer’s Market Friday Sept. 3 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Battlefords Union Hospital Wednesday Sept.8 8:30 a.m - 4 p.m. Thursday Sept. 9 8:30 a.m - 4 p.m. Friday Sept. 10 8:30 a.m - 4 p.m.
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Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation recently received a large donation from the North Battleford Lions Club to their capital campaign, “Advanced O.R. Technology: Mending … Healing … Healthy.” Participating in a cheque presentation to BUH Foundation are: Harold Bishop, secretary NB Lions Club, Cecil Russell, past president NB Lions Club, Claudette McGuire, executive director BUH Foundation and Gord Mullett, events co-ordinator NB Lions Club. The plan is to purchase anesthetic machines for the operating room at BUH, replacing the current 15-year-old equipment in three of the four operating theaters. “This couldn’t have come at a better time and we are grateful to the community and the NB Lions Club for supporting this initiative. There are approximately 4,500 surgeries for pediatric and adult patients and we want to give them the very best of care, which includes top-notch medical equipment,” said Chris Etcheverry, director of Acute Care Services, BUH. Photo submitted
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Not home sweet home
Dear Editor I live in Valley View Tower II, operated by Battlefords Housing Authority. Today I begin my 31st month in conflict. Anyone would expect the housing authority would provide more care and concern for our comfort and health. In my old place, in the same building, I had three serious pest problems; bed bugs twice and once I was told it was fleas. I ended up in the ambulance about seven times. Twice my sores turned septic. I was covered always with an itchy rash. Then I was sick and I was told, no, it’s carpet beetles. Housing wouldn’t send pest control to check my site again. My tenant relations co-ordinator told me she didn’t receive my complaint. I was told I had to move down to another suite. I was told the place I was moving to was all redone. Even the shower was said to have been redone. No, it was not. I trusted them. Big mistake. It was filthy, even after they re-cleaned it, it was only partially cleaned. I’ve been shut down and ignored twice; denied a right to a home. What can I do? What should I do? Housing is supposed to be their specialty. Are there ways for tenants to get help when the situation is off the rails? They serve up nothing but frustration, misery and mistakes, change their stories and breach personal confidences. There is a lack of care and concern and no help. Please someone, help me. Telephone these people and tell them to do their jobs. They can’t hear my scream. They don’t listen. I’m five months in this filth left by someone else. Fay Charabin North Battleford
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The 20% dilemma
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Dear Editor Recently I went for blood tests at the lab in Frontier Mall in North Battleford. The lab worker was working seven days straight and was working between the lab and the hospital. The worker was not complaining. I asked. They are quite short staffed even today. High COVID rates affect the vaccinated, too. My friend needs hip surgery. There are about 750 people waiting ahead of him. If he doesn’t get it soon the whole hip joint will need to be replaced which will create a lot of extra cost to the system and a lot of extra suffering. Another friend requires minor bowel surgery. His surgeon has been seconded to COVID Care and 90 per cent of his OR and office time have been cancelled. He has had two telephone interviews in the last 18 months, but nothing can be done until his next colonoscopy which they cannot schedule. Seniors living in a nursing home (their permanent residence), are not allowed to have fully vaccinated staff around them if they are in a nursing home under provincial health care. I would like to see the Sask Party support the majority who chose to be vaccinated by requiring staff in nursing homes be vaccinated or present proof at their own expense that they are not carrying the
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virus. The mental health tole on these seniors is cruel and should be considered. If the Delta Variant is as contagious as chicken pox - which epidemiologists say it is - this variant is highly contagious. For this reason, there needs to be more leadership from our provincial government. Our medical health officer last Wednesday commended the U of S for requiring staff and students to be vaccinated yet he did not use his position of leadership himself to mandate more situations that require vaccinations - starting with large gatherings like Rider Games, concerts, and many other venues where people are unmasked indoors. The only strategy that the Sask Party uses to fight COVID presently, is vaccination. It would seem reasonable to exert more pressure on those choosing to be unvaccinated by requiring it for these kinds of events. Clearly, few can complain that they are losing their ability to choose not to get a vaccination. People can still choose not to be vaccinated but it will come to them with a higher cost. They will simply be participating in fewer activities or agree to submit to regular testing. The 20 per cent who will not be vaccinated seem to be running the Sask Party policy. I am asking the Sask Party to use leverage, and make it more difficult for those over 12 to choose to not vaccinate, as vaccination is the only strategy the Sask Party is willing to use. An indoor mask mandate is inconvenient but it would prevent lock downs and work shutdowns, which appear to be the only activities that will cause the Sask Party to protect the vulnerable. If the illness does not touch the pocket book, the Sask Party is happy to let each sector,
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each business and each school division take on the criticism that restrictions will cause. Please use your leverage to open the ears of your colleagues. In an action that prevents the spread of COVID, there is protection for our children. They want to be in school. They are used to wearing masks throughout the past school year. They wore those masks for us older people all last winter. I think we should be willing to protect the children in the months to come by mandating masks in all Saskatchewan schools. The majority of parents and teachers welcome this protection for the students so that the schools do not have to go online. Why should 20 per cent of the population who do not want any restrictions run our province? Unvaccinated children under 12 need our support. Marilyn Richardson North Battleford
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Correction regarding meeting of the Rivers’ Edge Quilters
Dear Editor The first meeting of the Rivers’ Edge Quilting Guild for the new season will be Friday, Sept. 10, and not Sept. 3, as previously indicated in the July 29 Quilt Patch article. With apologies for any inconvenience. Barb Sealy Guild member Gordon Brewerton Senior Group Publisher
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Liberal Party numbers remain high in Atlantic Canada and Quebec, but Ontario is now a toss-up
Dear Editor I write regarding the fact that North Battleford has three Railway Avenues, and the possibility they will be re-named. Dare I remind people that had the railway not been built to run where it does there would have been no city of North Battleford? The railways are also part of the history of Canada. Perhaps there should be one Railway Avenue. Re-writing history, or forgetting history, happens all the time, for various reasons. Christine Pike Waseca
Liberal support among Canadian voters drops to 33 per cent: poll By Mario Canseco The Canadian federal election campaign that
was supposed to resemble 1974, and provide Justin Trudeau with a majority government, is starting
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Striking similarities in leadership on both sides of border
Dear Editor There are many similarities between Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden. Both leaders were given glowing reviews by Obama before they were elected. Trudeau and Biden spend taxpayers’ money to buy votes and fulfill their own political agenda. Trudeau put Canada deeply in debt before the pandemic hit. Biden’s first spending item was $1.8 trillion for pandemic relief, but only nine per cent actually went for what it was supposed to. It will take several generations to pay for their reckless spending. Both Biden and Trudeau try to be politically correct by filling cabinet positions with half female and ethnic minorities. This has led to gross incompetence in their cabinets. An 80 per cent female cabinet is all right, as long as they are the most qualified people for the position. Biden cancelled the Keystone XL Pipeline on his first day in office. Trudeau has cancelled the Energy East pipeline to the Maritimes. Both leaders would rather get the fossil fuels from dictatorships and countries with poor environmental laws. Both Biden’s and Trudeau’s motto on guns and crime has been “soft on crime and tough on legal gun owners.” Both our prime minister and the president believe in illegal immigration, yet make it difficult for legal immigrants. Both leaders would rather feed, clothe, house and take care of illegal immigrants rather than take care of our own homeless and poverty stricken children. Both leaders are weak internationally. Look at the catastrophe in Afghanistan. Gordon Dykstra North Battleford
to look more like the one his father fought in 1979. It could very well end in the same fashion, with a Liberal Party defeat in the House of Commons and a minority government headed by a younger prime minister. Only the staunchest Liberal supporters could argue that the first few days of the campaign were satisfactory for the governing party. From the developing situation in Afghanistan that has given the opposition plenty to criticize to the embarrassment of a partisan Tweet being labelled as misinformation, the Liberals have been on the defensive. So far, they have not established an emotional connection on the winning issue for governing parties in British Columbia and Saskatchewan last year: a competent handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Liberals begin this week with the support of 33 per cent of decided voters, down five points since the last Research Co. and Glacier Media nationwide survey conducted in June. Their numbers remain high in Atlantic Canada and Quebec, but Ontario is now a toss-up. In British Columbia, the governing party is in third place, a massive change from the lead it enjoyed at the start of August.
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Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole has managed a stunning comeback. His approval rating climbed to 41 per cent, just four points lower than Trudeau’s (45 per cent). The Tories are now virtually tied with the Liberals (36 per cent to 35 per cent) in Ontario, the province that sends the most members to the House of Commons. To put things in perspective, the Liberals won the Ontario popular vote in 2019 with 42 per cent, followed by the Conservatives at 33 per cent. Right now, the Liberals are being forced to defend territory instead of expanding it. Jagmeet Singh finds his New Democratic Party (NDP) at 22 per cent nationwide. While Singh has increased the NDP’s standing in his adopted province of British Columbia (32 per cent, tied with the Conservatives), he is not within striking distance of the leaders in other regions of Canada. His approval rating did not move much this month, but is still the best of all federal leaders at 51 per cent. We do not have the three-way race that Continued on Page 7
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N.B. man who went to Onion Lake with semi auto weapon and ammo denied bail By Lisa Joy
Staff Reporter
A North Battleford man who was arrested in Onion Lake with a semi-automatic rifle and ammunition was denied bail. Robin Wuttunee, 43, appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court by CCTV from Saskatoon Correctional Centre on Aug. 26. He has been in custody since he was arrested July 17 on Onion Lake Cree Nation after the Nation’s security checkpoint allegedly found him with a semi-automatic rifle in a bag. Onion Lake RCMP were called. Wuttunee was wanted
at the time on multiple outstanding arrest warrants out of Alberta and was prohibited from possessing firearms. Judge Murray Pelletier said he was denying Wuttunee bail on secondary grounds. This means that detention is necessary for the protection or safety of the public including whether there is a substantial likelihood the accused will commit a further offence or interfere with the administration of justice. Judge Pelletier ordered a ban on publication of the details revealed at the show cause hearing. Wuttunee had a lawyer representing him at the
show cause hearing but when Judge Pelletier asked him if he had anything to say before he handed his decision, Wuttunee spoke at length telling the court the reasons why he should be released. Wuttunee is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, two counts of possession of a firearm/ ammunition in a vehicle, unauthorized possession of a restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, unsafe storage of a firearm, five counts of possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition
Man charged with first-degree murder has appearance in N.B. By Lisa Joy
Staff Reporter
One of Damian Moosomin’s accused killers had an appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Aug. 30. Tye Partridge is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Moosomin. His matter was adjourned to Sept. 17 where he is expected to appear by CCTV to speak to the matter. His co-accused Denver Roy, from Sweetgrass
First Nation, appeared in court on Aug. 25. He is charged with seconddegree murder and a psychiatric assessment was ordered on him in May. He is due back in court on Sept. 23 by CCTV. Stormy WapassSemaganis from Edmonton is charged with firstdegree murder. She had a bail hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench in June and a judge ordered a ban on publication of the results.
Jannay Blackbird, 32, from Saulteaux First Nation, and Melissa Semaganis, 41, from Poundmaker First Nation are also charged in connection to Moosomin’s murder. The charges against the accused haven’t been proven in court. Moosomin was reported missing to police on May 11, 2020. His body was found in the 1500 block of 105 Street in North Battleford on May 16, 2020.
Robin Wuttunee from North Battleford was denied bail in Lloydminster Provincial Court. Onion Lake Cree Nation security checkpoint allegedly found him with a semi-automatic rifle in a bag. RCMP photo
order, and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.
Wuttunee appears next in court on Sept. 9 to enter an election and/or a plea.
Local man handed 360-day sentence By Lisa Joy
Staff Reporter
A North Battleford man arrested by the RCMP Gang Task Force last month has already been sentenced. Jordan Pritchett, 26, pleaded guilty Aug. 16 and was sentenced to 360 days
less 21 days time served. In addition, he was given a 10 year firearms prohibition. After he is released he will be on probation for 12 months. Pritchett was charged with two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, three
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inside the same camper trailer when police arrived. Initial investigation has determined this is considered a homicide-suicide that is domestic in nature. Autopsies will take place this week in Saskatoon. An adult female known to the deceased individuals was also injured during this incident. She was transported to hospital for treatment of what was described as a minor injury and has since been released. Investigators have since determined at 2:10 p.m. August 30, Meadow Lake RCMP received a request for a wellness check on the same 34-year-old female from an individual concerned about her. Police officers were making inquiries related to this request when the separate complaints of the firearm discharged were reported. The RCMP Major Crime Unit South will be investigating the circumstances of the deaths, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, Meadow Lake RCMP and North Battleford Forensic Identification Services. Police are not seeking additional suspects in regards to this incident and we do not anticipate having further updates related to the investigation as no charges will be laid.
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Housing authority tenant awarded rebate on rent Continued from Page 1 personally harassed her – mentally and physically day and night – to the point that she no longer took the elevator on the oft chance that this tenant would also be in the elevator – the result being that this senior had to traverse five flights of stairs to leave or enter her home. The tenant expressed that this terrorization had a significant and long-lasting effect. “(11) Another tenant who lived on the 5th floor also testified to the state of affairs on the fifth floor and confirmed that it was a dangerous floor to have a rental unit given the age of the tenants on that floor.” Thursday’s judgment comes less than three months after a judgment awarded to another tenant for a claim against the Housing Authority for second-hand smoke. The claimant suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In a decision released June 16, hearing officer Steve Connelly or-
dered BHA to pay damages in the amount of twothirds of the rent paid over an 11-month tenancy. Shortly after, a letter was sent to Premier Scott Moe and others in government outlining complaints directed against the Battlefords Housing Authority about their failure to address second-hand smoke at the facility. Also attached were letters of support from three tenants corroborating the concerns about second-hand smoke in the building. In the letter dated June 11, Valleyview Tower II tenant Darryl Mills also expressed concerns about the response from BHA management in the immediate aftermath of the second-hand smoke filing. Mills alleged that several days after filing the ORT claim, “all of the chairs were removed from the large non-smoking patio area in front of the main entrance. This left no shaded area anywhere on the
property for non-smokers to sit, visit and get out of the sun.” Battlefords Housing Authority has seen its share of controversy in the last several years over the living conditions at Valleyview Towers II, with widespread reports of crime, disorderly conduct, smoking and other issues at the once seniors-only facility. However, there have been new appointments made to the board and the new chair is Amber Stewart, the executive director of the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre. Stewart, in confirming her new appointment in a post on Facebook, said “I look forward to working with the staff, tenants and the community to work together to address current issues as well as to continue to provide safe affordable housing to people in the Battlefords.” She will take over the role from outgoing chair Ken Holliday.
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Delta variant is dominant in North Battleford Staff
Monitoring of North Battleford’s wastewater has shown a 10-fold increase in its viral load. Currently, all of the viral RNA load in wastewater is contributed by the Delta variant of concern, states a release issued by the city last week.
University of Saskatchewan researchers, in partnership with the City of North Battleford, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health Agency of Canada have been watching for any changes in of the COVID-19 virus in North Battleford’s wastewater. For the week ending
on Aug.12, researchers observed a 10-fold increase in viral RNA load in North Battleford’s wastewater. This sharp increase in viral RNA load is indicative of an increase in COVID-19 infections in North Battleford. In a partially vaccinated population, this may or may not be
reflected by new case numbers in upcoming weeks. The viral wastewater signal indicates changes in the numbers of active cases and hospitalizations 7 to 10 days before they occur. Most people with COVID-19 start shedding the virus through their
stool within 24 hours of being infected. This “viral signal” detected in wastewater helps provide population-level estimates of the rate of infection in a city, indicating whether the number of infected people is increasing, decreasing, or staying the same. Wastewater testing
complements testing performed on individuals (swab testing) that is the primary method in COVID-19 surveillance. However, these tests do not capture people who are already infected but do not yet exhibit symptoms, do not show symptoms at all, or only very mild ones.
Not returning to COVID-related public health orders: Premier Moe By Larissa Kurz SASKTODAY.ca
Masking mandates and vaccination requirements will be the responsibility of private businesses and public venues in Saskatchewan, said officials Monday, and will not be mandated as a provincial measure. Premier Scott Moe and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab publicly addressed the current COVID-19 situation in the province Monday for the first time since July, following repeated calls of concern about the Delta variant. Active cases in Saskatchewan have risen from 496 on Aug. 1 to more than 2,060 on Aug. 31, according to public health data, with largely unvaccinated individuals reported to be testing positive and being hospitalized due to COVID. Currently, Moe said the province is not considering
implementing stricter public health orders similar to those previously in place, including a province-wide indoor masking policy or vaccination requirements. “That would be grossly unfair to the vast majority of Saskatchewan residents that have made the right decision and have gone out and gotten themselves vaccinated,” said Moe. Manitoba and B.C. have both reinstated public masking mandates in response to what some experts are calling the fourth-wave of the pandemic. When asked why Saskatchewan is not following suit, Moe said that while such policies do provide a “layer of protection” for reducing transmission, he also described them as a “stopgap measure.” “When you pull those public health measures away, you’re faced with the very same challenge that you were [facing] prior to putting them in,” said Moe.
Moe said that instead of the province making them do so, people feeling uncomfortable in public spaces can independently choose to wear a mask in public, as a personal safety decision. He also said that proofof-vaccination policies in public spaces will also be the decision of individual businesses, venues and organizations. “We are transitioning, here in Saskatchewan, to how best we can live with this virus that is present in our communities,” said Moe. “We need to learn how to manage it as best we can.” Several notable places have already announced vaccination requirements in Saskatchewan, including both the University of Saskatchewan and Regina, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Roughriders, and a handful of music venues in Saskatoon and Regina. The provincial government is willing to work with any private
Pilot will see rapid testing kits for self-testing in school By Larissa Kurz SASKTODAY.ca
As school heads back to classrooms within the week, Saskatchewan families with students under the age of 12 in select schools will be provided with selftesting COVID kits, as part of a new pilot program from public health. The pilot seeks to provide testing options specifically to students ineligible to be vaccinated at
this time, in addition to the individual safety measures that school divisions may have in place. The self-testing rapid antigen kits provide results within 15 minutes, and are expected to aid in the screening of students who may be COVID-positive but show no symptoms. A total of 24 schools will participate, to be determined following consultation with school divisions and local medical health
officers. Schools chosen for the pilot will be following consideration of factors such as vaccination coverage, active cases in the region, hospitalizations and school outbreaks. Public health plans to include more schools in the future, as the program evolves. All rapid test results are expected to be confirmed with a follow-up lab-based PCR test, said public health. Serving the producers of the Northwest
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businesses or venues looking to implement such policies, said Moe, but it will be up to them to develop and enforce them. Vaccination records, including the COVID-19 vaccine, are currently available to residents through their eHealth Saskatchewan profiles, which can be printed or saved digitally to use as proof. The Ministry of Health is also working on developing a QR code that provides an individual’s COVID vaccination record, expected to launch in mid-September. Moe also indicated that economical considerations were also made in the decision to reject a public vaccination requirement. He said that a provincial mandate to check vaccination status at the door of all public spaces could cause financial strain on businesses lacking the resources to do so — like those struggling with employee shortages or ongoing impacts from previous shutdowns. “The operational ability to put this in place on the ground in the retail sector
[for example] is quite different from what we’re seeing with those [larger] organizations coming forward,” said Moe. Overall, the province’s continued message to residents is to voluntarily seek vaccination from public health, despite data showing that rates in Saskatchewan have slowed significantly. More than 300,000 residents, or approximately 30 per cent of the population, remain unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, said Moe. “We are in the fourth wave largely because we still have a few hundred thousand people in this province that have not made the choice to get vaccinated,” said Moe. However, Moe said that even without a provincial order, the government feels that private vaccination policies will be enough to encourage residents to do so moving forward. “It’s going to be increasingly more uncomfortable, in Saskatchewan, to make the choice to not be vaccinated,” said Moe.
“If they choose not to be vaccinated, they’re going to have to produce multiple and repetitive negative tests [and] this means there’s going to be events that you’re not going to be able to attend without a negative test.” “We feel this is providing leadership on both fronts, and it’s not implementing the heavy hand of government on its citizens,” Moe continued. An announcement released in conjunction with the press conference shared some measures to be taken by the provincial government, including the continued push for vaccination. Booster shots will soon be available, said Shahab, with a program set to start on Sept. 7 beginning with long-term care residents and immunocompromised individuals. Health care workers employed within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will also be required to be vaccinated, provided a policy can be agreed upon following collaborations with union representation.
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It’s been a much longer wait than usual, but the Battlefords North Stars were back on the ice this past weekend. It was their annual fall camp held Aug. 27 to 29, featuring the top hopefuls looking to crack the North Stars lineup for this upcoming SJHL season. The weekend culminated Sunday with the Black vs White game featuring the top 40 prospects from this year’s camp. While the game was a showcase for top players to show their stuff, a number of veterans were scratched from the lineup such as Ryland McNinch, Dylan Esau,
Jake Southgate, Steven Kesslering and newcomer Holden Doell. In the end the Black team beat the White team 7-3, in front of an enthusiastic number of fans in attendance at the newly renamed and repainted Access Communications Centre. It was a welcome return of hockey to the venue after losing almost the entire 2020-21 season to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The North Stars had only managed to get three regular season games in before the season was suspended and ultimately wiped out. The North Stars also conducted their Hockey School over the past two weeks. The hockey schools
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ran from Aug. 16-20 and Aug. 23-27, and provided an opportunity for young hockey players to hone their skills directly from the North Stars’ coaches and players. In addition to the return of North Stars’ activities, the “ACC” also hosted Battlefords AAA Stars hockey. The Stars beat Warman 3-2 in overtime last Wednesday to kick off the preseason at home; the game marked the return of competitive hockey to the Battlefords for the first time since last fall’s shutdown. As for the North Stars, their preseason schedule is just around the corner. It begins on Labour Day Monday on the road against the Kindersley
They’re back! North Stars top prospects were on the ice Sunday for the Black vs. White game to conclude fall camp. Photo by John Cairns
Klippers, followed by a rematch with the Klippers on Wednesday at Access
Communications Centre. Game time on Sept. 8 is 7:30 p.m. that night. The
regular season itself begins Sept. 24 at home to Kindersley.
Going to a Rider game? Mask up and get vaccinated By Larissa Kurz SASKTODAY.ca
After tense public pressure over the last week, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced that a COVID-19 vaccine mandate is coming to Mosaic Stadium very soon. In a statement issued Monday morning, the Riders said they will be requiring fans to be fully
vaccinated or have proof of a negative COVID test in order to attend games at Mosaic Stadium. “In consultations with local medical health officers this past week, they voiced their support to begin requiring proof of vaccination at Roughrider games,” said president Craig Reynolds. Fans unable to receive the vaccine, such as those
In a statement issued Monday morning, the Riders said they will be requiring fans to be fully vaccinated or have proof of a negative COVID test in order to attend games at Mosaic Stadium. Photo by Larissa Kurz / SASKTODAY.ca
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under the age of 12 or those with medical or religious reasons, will be exempt from the vaccination requirement. Instead, partially vaccinated or totally unvaccinated individuals will be asked to provide a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of game day. “We continue to strongly encourage all of our fans to get fully vaccinated for the safety of themselves and others,” said Reynolds. Reynolds also said that fans will be encouraged to wear masks at games, as an added layer of protection. Reynolds said the decision was made after consultation with stakeholders, who decided “this is the right decision for our Club and for our fans” due to rising case numbers and concerns about the Delta variant. The announcement follows a large swell of support for a vaccine mandate from the public last week, which included
calls from season ticket holders and local sports personalities, and even a Twitter petition. Health Minister Paul Merriman indicated during a media appearance last week that vaccination mandates would be implemented at the discretion of
the franchise, not the provincial government. Further details on how the stadium will be accepting proof of vaccination have yet to be announced, but the Riders set a target start date of Sept. 17 for the new rules. The franchise was one
of two holdouts on the vaccine mandate in the CFL last week, alongside the Edmonton Elks. The Elks also announced a mandatory vaccination policy Monday morning, completing the list of CFL teams with measures in place.
Booster shots will start Sept. 7 By Larissa Kurz SASKTODAY.ca
Public health is soon launching a booster vaccine program in Saskatchewan, as a continuation of the province’s vaccination efforts against COVID-19. The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced Monday that booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to residents, as research is showing that factors such as age, medical conditions or medication may cause effectiveness to decrease.
The additional doses will be delivered at least eight weeks following the date of a person’s second mRNA dose of either Pfizer or Moderna. The program begins on Sept. 7, and will operate in addition to the previously announced plan to offer additional mRNA doses to individuals needing them to travel internationally. Booster shots will first be made available to selected residents, which includes: long-term care residents; transplant recipients; patients receiving che-
motherapy, targeted therapies or immunotherapy for malignant hematologic disorders; and patients receiving an anti-CD20 agent, like rituximab, ocrelizumab, and ofatumumab. Letters of eligibility will be made available to these individuals, by mail or through physicians. Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said that much like the previous vaccination rollout, once the booster program begins, more eligible groups will be announced.
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The Boss’s View Over the last two months you have been treated to a column here presented from the view of the university Interns hired to work at the local chamber of commerce office over the summer term. But now, its my turn. This has been the most amazing summer from the perspective of operations here at the Chamber, as the Interns have been spectacular in their work quality, work ethic, and teamwork.
Off and Running! The Federal Election is on…… By: Linda Machniak, ACE, Chief Operating Officer, Battlefords Chamber of Commerce So last month we mused about the potential for an election announcement, and sure enough one was made in the past couple of weeks. The 44th federal general election is scheduled for Monday September 20, 2021. Both the Canadian and Saskatchewan Chambers of Commerce have articulated their members “Priorities for Canada’s Next Parliament” through documents highlighting the business issues and that they say will move the province and country forward allowing for pandemic recovery, setting the table and allowing businesses and the economy to grow. In the case of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, their report “What it Takes to Grow” discusses 37 recommendations in three mega buckets, if you will, that come under these three specific categories: Finishing the fight against COVID; Getting the fundamentals right; and Creating 21st century opportunities. In each bucket is a series of issues and recommendations that will be presented to all of the campaign teams for responses to identify how closely the policies of each align with the need for progress on the key business concerns and issues. Just to be clear, the Chamber is a non-partisan group, and solely advocates for the business community. One example that the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has long championed is a reforming of the Canadian Taxation system. Not only is the current tax system a burden to small & medium sized enterprises, it is complex and has not had a review undertaken in more than 50 years. Modernizing the tax system in Canada would be a critical piece to supporting business as the tax system needs to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Adding any new taxes prevents companies from making jobcreating investments. The current system is putting pressure on businesses and making them uncompetitive in global markets. And, small businesses are being overburdened and require some simplification in any regime. Several key topics overlap in the two reports, including movement on Truth and Reconciliation, a low-carbon economy that works for business, and digitization of businesses. We will continue to monitor the campaign and the business issues, advocating for the local members and the issues that impact this region. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All Candidates Forum for the Battlefords-Lloydminster constituency on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 at the Western Development Museum commencing at 6:30 p.m. The Forum is open to the public, will be filmed for replay on Access Now and will also be live-streamed for those wishing to watch from home. A full version of the “What it Takes to Grow” report is available to view and download from the Chamber’s website www.chamber.ca
Labour Day …. Is it Summer’s Last Cook-Out? Labour Day has its origins back to the Victorian era, when workers first rallied or marked the day with parades, speeches, games, amateur competitions or picnics. It officially became a statutory holiday in Canada in 1894. The holiday promoted working-class solidarity and belonging during a time of rapid industrialization. But, today, many Canadians devote their Labour Day holiday to leisure activities and family time. It’s also a busy travel time, and of course, the time to think about a return to school, or education. On this Labour Day, while we might be eating that last BBQ’d burger of the season, let’s take time to reflect on the contributions of all the frontline workers and employees who have been there for us for the past 18 months. This runs the whole gammit from nurses and doctors, to grocery store clerks, tradespeople and so many more. Just imagine where we would be without the wonderful employees of the Battlefords businesses who have made things just that much easier for us all. Thank you to you all, and Happy Labour Day everyone! As most of the community knows, North Battleford Hyundai has new owners since the fall of 2019. Scott and Donna Campbell, who are a huge part of this community has taken on another role within the community with another business. However in April of 2020, they brought on Melinda McLaren to share the vision of their store and the future of North Battleford Hyundai. Melinda has invested in the community and is now a member of the Battlefords along with her family. Melinda and the Campbells share the vision of Honest and informed transactions. We want everyone to feel comfortable with their purchase whether its Sales or Service/Parts. We are here to serve the community that serves us. Stop in today at Hyundai if you haven’t already met Melinda. She will enjoy a coffee and a chance to learn more about our customers and the community!
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Our young Interns were engaged right from the start of their terms, ready and willing to do any task, and were able to complete so many projects that had remained on “the side of the desk” for some time. You cannot imagine my satisfaction last week as we pushed the proverbial button to submit our Chamber’s long awaited national Accreditation application. What an accomplishment for the Chamber members, the staff and indeed the entire organization. They populated and launched the Chamber’s new website (www. battlefordschamber.com), they visited, by phone, many businesses in the community to update the community business database records, and they led the charge at the Chamber Business Golf Challenge on the “Fastest Hole in Golf”. Of course, I cannot forget the “Meet Our Members” – Shop the Battlefords video campaign. All that, and so much more. They were wonderful ambassadors for the youth of this region. I have had the pleasure of working with two young Interns who not only made the Chamber better this summer but make the outlook for the future better for us all. Great job and a big thank you to you both -
Mitchell Mullin and Jack Reid Linda Machniak, ACE Chief Operating Officer Battlefords Chamber of Commerce
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Maverick leader brings his tour to the Battlefords By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The interim leader of the Maverick Party was actively looking for votes in the Battlefords area over the weekend. Jay Hill was on hand for an afternoon event at Porta Bella restaurant on Saturday in North Battleford, as part of his leader’s tour of ridings the Mavericks are contesting in the 2021 federal election. It was a meet and greet event where Hill, along with deputy leader Allan Kerpan, met directly with supporters and potential supporters. Unable to make it was the candidate in Battlefords-Lloydminster, Ken Rutherford, who was under the weather. The goal of the tour, Hill said, was to support their candidates. “We’re running 30 candidates now in western Canada – one in Manitoba, seven in Saskatchewan, 19 in Alberta and three in British Columbia,” said Hill. “So we’re trying to get around to most of them to lend our support, both moral support I guess and speaking in support of their candidacy.” The reaction at their events, Hill said, is that “people are supportive of the Maverick Party once
they learn about us, first of all, and then learn what we’re all about and why we launched it a year ago.” “We’re very fortunate in that most people clearly understand that the West has been mistreated for decades if not a century or more, and they’re looking for change. And that’s largely our message – is that one of the first steps is to elect Maverick MPs that will represent their constituents properly. It’ll be ‘true Western representation’ is our slogan. None of the other parties can offer that because all of them have to pander to central Canada because they know that’s where the votes and the seats are. And because we are only ever intending to run in western Canada, we can offer Western Canadians true Western representation by sending a Maverick to Ottawa.” Hill, who is a former Reform and Conservative MP and cabinet minister, had come out of retirement last June to get Maverick off the ground. Hill said he didn’t “join the Maverick Party – I started the Maverick Party.” He and a small group of eight people took over what was the former WEXIT Canada entity and “immediately started to transform it into a much more sale-
able product, which eventually in the fall, in September of last year, became Maverick Party.” From there they developed their twin-track mission statement, eight guiding principles, and started developing their platform, Hill said. Hill said building a party from scratch has been a massive undertaking, with very limited financial resources. Hill acknowledged the COVID-19 pandemic complicated things even further because of all the restrictions. “Most activities are face to face when trying to build a political entity,” said Hill. To get their message out, they relied heavily on social media, advertising, and through talk show appearances and the like. He acknowledges the Mavericks are drawing the bulk of their support from former Conservatives. But he stressed the party is gaining support from people of all previous political positions. “We describe Maverick as neither right nor left, just good old fashioned common sense,” said Hill. “That’s how our platform, our principles, indeed how our mission statement is viewed by Westerners that take the time and have the time to read through it.”
Their 30 candidates are running in Conservative-held seats – part of a strategy by the Mavericks to target Conservative ridings in order to avoid votesplitting that would elect a Liberal or NDP. There is no chance, none, that an NDP or a Liberal would be inadvertently elected,” said Hill. For his part, Hill feels they have an “excellent chance” in the ridings the Mavericks are contesting, pointing to dissatisfaction with the new Conservative leader. “People feel rightly betrayed by Erin O’Toole and the Conservative party and that extends to their individual Member of Parliament,” said O’Toole. “And that extends to the Battlefords. You have to wonder why the local Member of Parliament is so silent on issues that are so important.” Hill pointed issues such as the equilization formula as one example, and also the “goofy climate change plan and carbon tax” in the Conservative platform, which he said only appeals to central Canada. “People out West – they notice things like that. And in Battlefords that’s certainly true as well.” The Maverick leader also pointed to “silence”
Maverick Party interim leader Jay Hill was in the Battlefords lending his support to the local campaign on Saturday. Photo by John Cairns
from Conservative incumbents on these issues. “It’s like they’ve gone into hiding,” said Hill. In Battlefords-Lloydminster, the Mavericks are trying to flip a seat that has been held since 2017 by Conservative Rosemarie Falk, who won in 2019 with 78 per cent of the vote. Falk had spent the previous few days campaigning in areas including Medstead, Glaslyn, Wilkie, Tramping Lake and Lloydminster. At this point it looks as if the Mavericks are set with their 30 candidates,
and Hill said they plan to continue to support their candidates as best they can at various events throughout the election. But he stopped short of making any election predictions. “I learned a long time ago not to hypothesize about the future,” said Hill. “I just hope that sufficient numbers of western Canadians, and in this case the people of the Battlefords riding, give this a lot of thought and we start down the road towards future change and control of our own destiny.”
Safety program looking for enhanced role in North Battleford By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods program could see a greater presence within North Battleford in the near future. That seemed to be the sentiment from Tuesday’s
council meeting in North Battleford, where council heard an update from Bruce Ehalt about the SCAN program. What emerged from the meeting was a desire by council for an even greater role for SCAN within the city, possibly with its own separate
unit based here. Meanwhile, SCAN has expressed its own interest in building even closer relationships within the city. Ehalt told council his main goal was to re-establish communication with the fire department, the RCMP and CSOs, and
“It’s time you stopped worrying about debt and started living.”
confirmed a further meeting was planned for the following day. He made the point to council that they were ready “to do more work in North Battleford as far as community safety, and I think we can enhance that and I think we can do a better job at that.” The SCAN program, which began in 2005, focuses its attention on properties being used for illegal activities – which may include drug or gang houses,
prostitution, situations where children are at-risk, or the sale or consumption of illegal alcohol. The safety of the neighbourhood is their main concern. Ehalt described their role as the “eyes that go around the neighbourhood,” and stressed they do not target people, but the properties. Right now, SCAN is based out of Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina, though they have been active in the city of North
Battleford the last number of years. Council made it known they were interested in seeing a SCAN unit set up within the city. Councillor Greg Lightfoot moved a resolution directing administration to bring forward information and possible resolution for a future meeting, requesting the province put forth a SCAN unit in the community. Further information will come back to a future council meeting.
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• EXCITING NEWS! We are ready for the 2021-2022 School Year, and our Drop-in Program will be open on September 1st. Monday to Friday we are open after school until 8:30pm and an after school snack, supper and evening snack are provided. • Our Innovation Credit Union Saturday Program is also resuming each Saturday and will begin on Saturday, September 11th from 1-4pm (a hearty snack is provided). Membership forms can be found on our website at www.bgcbattlefords.ca. Memberships are only $5, and this ensures you have access to our Drop-in Program and all Special Programs! • PROGRAM UPDATE! Starting in September, we will be able to offer our satellite site Before & After School Programs! These are located at Bready, EMBM and Holy Family Schools. Visit our website for more information and registration. • September 22nd is Early Dismissal and all our After School Programs will be open at class dismissal. • September 27th is a Non-School Day, and we will be open 7:45am – 5:30pm at our Main Site. Breakfast, Lunch, and an afternoon snack are included. Remember, this is FREE OF CHARGE for all our members! • The Scott Campbell Dodge Race for Kids – With a Twist was held during the month of August and this two-part event was a ton of fun! Thank you to our sponsors, donors, racers, and volunteers that helped make this event a success! • Do you have extra recyclables that need to go to Sarcan but do not want to stand in line? Consider donating your recyclables to BGC Battlefords. We have registered for Drop and GO service. Just enter our phone number (3064450002) and follow the directions to get your tags. It is quick and easy and goes to a great cause! • We are excited that we have been chosen by Mealshare and A&W North Battleford to receive the money raised through their Mealshare Monday promotion! Every Monday when you order a Cheddar Bacon Burger Combo $1 will be donated to BGC Battlefords. Additionally, any day of the week you can donate $1 and have your order upgraded to a “Mealshare”. That $1 donation goes directly to our club. • Concerned about our COVID-19 precautionary measures? Visit our website to find out what we are doing to keep our members and staff safe. • Although our Office Staff remain working at the Club, we are closed to the public so please continue to call or email us! • As a reminder, our hours of operation are as follows: o Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm o Drop-in Program: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm o EMBM Before School Program: Monday to Friday, 7:15am – 8:30am o EMBM After School Program: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm – 5:30pm o Bready Before School Program: Monday to Friday, 7:15am – 8:30am o Bready After School Program: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm – 5:30pm o Holy Family After School Program: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm – 5:30pm • Continue to watch our Facebook page (BGCBattlefords) and website (www.bgcbattlefords.ca) for more updates. • And, as always, stay home if you are sick, wash your hands often, practice physical distancing and smile! T H E B AT T L E F O R D S
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If the federal government’s fiscal policy stays on its current trajectory, Canada’s trillion-dollar debt will be a major drain on taxpayers’ wallets for generations to come. In this election, voters will need to closely examine parties’ plans to plug that drain. Unfortunately, the current Liberal plan would keep the federal budget in deficit territory for another half-century. The Conservatives and New Democrats have been critical of the Liberal government’s record, but neither party has found any clear way to save taxpayers money. Let’s look at the options, starting with the Liberals. Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office nearly six years ago, Canada’s debt has ballooned. Trudeau was elected in part on a promise to run a few “modest” deficits for three years and balance the books by 2019. But instead, Trudeau has steadily increased government spending to levels never before seen in Canadian history. Trudeau’s inflation-adjusted per-person spending was higher in 2018 than in any single year during the Second World War or any prior recession, according to the Fraser Institute. And that was before the pandemic. If Trudeau gets re-elected, at the end of his next term in office, years after COVID-19 has come and gone, the Liberals will increase permanent government spending by $100 billion above already high 2019 levels. Budget 2021 will nearly double the pre-pandemic federal debt within a few short years, but data from the Parliamentary Budget Officer shows that’s just the beginning of the bad news. On the Liberals’ current trajectory, the feds won’t balance the budget until 2070. What about the Conservatives? Taxpayers shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for Erin O’Toole’s party to balance the budget. The Conservatives’ platform vaguely promises to balance the budget within the next decade, but offers few plans to save money and no credible targets to shrink the deficit.
In fact, O’Toole is proposing to spend billions the government doesn’t have on new programs. The lack of savings comes as a headscratcher. O’Toole criticized the government less than a year ago for being “willing to bankrupt a nation in order to win the next election.” With a statement like that, savings should be easy to come by. But other than ending Trudeau’s $600-million media bailout, you have to jump to the very last paragraph on the last page of the platform to find out where O’Toole thinks a Conservative government could squeeze out some savings. O’Toole’s answer to Canada’s spending problem is to turn to remote work for government employees. That’s it. Balance the budget one Zoom meeting at a time. Rather than finding savings in a bloated budget, O’Toole is betting the farm that he can erase the deficit by relying on economic growth. But what if reality isn’t as rosy? Will O’Toole find savings, or let the debt continue to balloon? Finally, there’s the NDP. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh plans to increase income taxes, business taxes and capital gains taxes. He also wants to impose a wealth tax, excess profits tax, luxury taxes, a tax on foreign home buyers and a tax on socalled internet giants. Despite all of those taxes, the NDP still offers no clue as to how it would balance the budget. That’s a far cry from the days of former NDP leader Jack Layton, who bragged that his party had the best record in balancing the books when in power. The bottom line is that none of Canada’s three major parties have presented a credible plan to deal with the deficit that’s adding $424 million to the debt every day. Canadians deserve better. With politicians trying to avoid talking about how they’ll balance the books, it’s up to Canadians to ask tough questions about the deficit when politicians come knocking. Franco Terrazzano is the Federal Director and Jay Goldberg is the Interim Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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Understanding treaties essential to reconciliation By Patricia Makokis
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My husband and I grew up in families that hunted wild game, mainly moose, for our primary meat source. So, it is no surprise that our children grew up hunting and eating wild game. Now our six-year-old grandson is learning the importance of our interconnectedness to our four-legged relative, the moose, and to the land. This fall, my husband was out hunting by himself. I worried from the moment he left until the time he returned. Why? I thought about Jacob Sansom and his uncle Maurice Cardinal, Métis-Cree hunters who were found shot to death beside their vehicle while out hunting in March near Glendon, Alta. Two men from the area have each been charged with two counts of seconddegree murder. Sansom and Cardinal, like my husband, were exercising their constitutionally recognized right to hunt for food. So when my husband, Eugene, left that afternoon, I worried. When he returned, he told me that while he was hunting, a farmer approached and asked him what he was doing there, that his cows were grazing on that land. My husband replied that it was Crown land, his ancestors’ traditional territory, where they have hunted for generations. “I am not here hunting your cows. I am here hunting moose, and I have a treaty right to hunt.” I should not fear for my husband’s safety when he hunts for food. I don’t want to worry about the racism my grandson will endure if we fail to pave a better path. I get frustrated sometimes that too many Canadians still don’t understand First Nations’ treaty rights. At contact, our ancestors welcomed our white relatives and agreed to share the land – with conditions. Those conditions, negotiated with the Crown, include the constitutionally recognized right to access the land for food, as well as many other entitlements such as a right to education and health care. These rights have been reaffirmed many times by the courts. In other words, we all – Indigenous and non-Indigenous – have a responsibility for treaty relationships. In the Indigenous worldview, we do not own the land. We are stewards of the land, our Mother Earth. How can we own our Mother? Rather, we respect and protect our Mother. That same respect is offered to our four-legged relative, the moose. If we kill a moose for food, we offer tobacco to its spirit because we believe it gave up its life so we have life, in the cycle of life. My husband and I are teaching our grandson about this spiritual connection and responsibility so he will have the same respect for the land, the animals, the fish, the insects and the waters, just as our ancestors taught us to respect the land and our other relatives.
Many years ago, I started to participate in our annual summertime fasting ceremonies. Led by Elders, we go out on the land without food and water for four days and four nights to sit quietly, by ourselves, away from the hustle and bustle of life. It is a time of introspection and appreciation for what is really important: our collective need for land and water, and how we must respect and protect them for our children, who are the future. This brings me to another story. (Having learned from Elders, I know story is a powerful means of sharing life experiences and lessons.) A few years ago, I facilitated a talking circle about truth and reconciliation with a group of retired U of A professors. I spoke about the importance of the land and our collective relationship to the land. As we moved into a round of conversation, one man said: “I need to go back and talk to my grandson. I told him we left the land to move to urban centres. But I was wrong.” The discussion had helped him see we are all “of the land” and need to rekindle that individual connection toward our collective relationship to the land. That Indigenous worldview – our interconnectedness to each other as human beings and our collective connectedness to the land – is often misunderstood or not recognized. This contributes to ongoing racism, marginalization and oppression. This fall, Treaty 8 Grand Chief Arthur Noskey, whose treaty area includes parts of Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and N.W.T., told The Star that a lot of resentment toward First Nations could be eased if Canadians understood history beyond a European perspective, including what the treaties mean. He was speaking in light of the fisheries dispute in Nova Scotia and leaked recommendations suggesting lessons about residential schools be removed from Alberta’s kindergarten-to-Grade 4 curriculum. It is important that non-Indigenous Canadians learn about Indigenous Peoples’ history and rights and counter continued attempts to erase them. I encourage you – your organizations, your church groups, your chambers of commerce – to become educated. Read books, take online courses, watch TED Talks, build personal and professional relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations. Ask yourselves how you can implement the 94 calls to action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We all have a responsibility to educate ourselves for this relationship to be balanced, to the benefit of all of us. Patricia Makokis has an EdD in education. As an educator and consultant, she considers herself a servant leader, working for the people. She is co-producer of two educational documentaries: Treaty Talk: Sharing the River of Life and Treaty Walk: A Journey for Common Ground. She lives on the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. www.troymedia.com
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Sask. elevators subject of recently printed book By Elaine Woloshyn
historical reasons. Fifty years from now there will not long be any sign of these structures that once dotted the prairies. The gardens have produced an abundance of vegetables, so many jars of pickles have been made according to many women I’ve talked with. Local market gardener Dora is pleased with the results but has been kept extremely busy satisfying her customers. Farm women are making a few dollars selling what they don’t need. For sure it is cheaper and fresher than what the grocery stores offer. Jim Chute and bass guitarist Terry Hancock from Nipawin put on an excellent performance in Rabbit Lake Hall Aug. 28. Many couples danced throughout the evening. These concerts bring people together to enjoy the music and fellowship. Seventy-six-yearold Jim Chute is a cousin through marriage to Mayfair’s Alice Grigor. Most people will be closing up their cabins this long September weekend
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Twenty-five years in the making for a fabulous end result! It is a treasured book of Saskatchewan elevators by Warren Iverson, resident of Meota, and Mardelle and Jack Robson of Lanigan. The book design was done by Trudy Janssens and printed by Mister Print Company in Saskatoon. The photos are listed alphabetically in 191 glossy pages. The book sells for $100 and copies are selling quickly, so a second printing will be in process and in time for Christmas gifts. The first Saskatchewan grain elevator was erected in Fleming in 1895. Many people donated photos for this book so the authors didn’t have to go racing to every little hamlet in Saskatchewan. Some places no longer exist on the prairies, but old photos surfaced. Many elevators were dismantled and moved as local farmers purchased them for grain storage. Very few were saved for
Entertainer Jim Chute (right) and accompanist Terry Hancock performing at Rabbit Lake Hall Aug. 28. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn
as the summer season is drawing to an end. The scorching hot temperatures had people swarming the beaches and taking in other outdoor activities. Please watch for extra traffic this weekend because the highways will still have camping trailers and boats been towed slowing traffic down. Farmers will also have the large machines
on busy roads so everyone please be alert, smart, and defensive behind the wheel. We loved the rain but now really appreciate these warm sunny days to get the crops harvested. Too bad the yields are way lower than from previous years which equates to less money the economy will have. Somehow everyone will stay afloat.
Hummingbirds were plentiful this year. Sharon and Peter Babiy were regularly entertained and at times there would be up to 15 birds swarming to the feeders that hung in front of their house windows in the Mayfair area. Photo submitted
Summer cattle show draws 122 entries Submitted
Livestock, Standard Hill Livestock, Standard Hill Livestock, E Z Ranching; Class 4: Mature Purebred European Cow With Bull Calf - Black Gold Simmental, Black Gold Simmental, Arch Holdings, Red Willow Ranch Class 5: Open Jackpot Purebred Cow With Heifer Calf - Red Willow Ranch, Grant Lodge Farm, Standard Hill Livestock, Honeybrook Farm; Class 6: Open Jackpot Commercial Cow with Heifer Calf - Bannerman Land & Cattle, Chase Bannerman, Daniel deMontarnal; Class 7: Open Jackpot Commercial Bred Heifer (pen of three) - Red Willow Ranch, Little Willow Creek Ranch, Little Willow Creek Ranch, Bar Crossroads Diamond 7 Meats of
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At this time of the year hordes of maple beetles congregate on maple trees. An interesting, but not necessarily attractive, phenomenon. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn
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The 11th annual Turtleford Summer Cattle Show, held Aug. 7 at the Turtleford Ag. Society Grounds.drew 122 head of cattle. The judge for the day was Darcy Lakevold from Provost, Alta. The Northern Livestock Sales Open Jackpot Commercial Bred Heifer Competition (pen of three) had 16 entries this year. The show results (in order of first, second ...) are as follows. Class 2: European Two-Year-Old Cow With Bull Calf - Black Gold Simmental, Aumack Simmentals, Leewood Ranch, Brook’s Simmentals; Class 3: Mature Purebred British Cow With Bull calf - Standard Hill
Lloydminster donated and prepared the beef that was served at a noon for all competitors and sponsors. The committee consisting of Randy Noble, Larry Macnab, Blaine Harland, Harry Lake, Darryl Roach, Jeff Jamieson and Kelly Svoboda appreciate the support of the competitors
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OBITUARIES Wilson: Vanda (May 3, 1961 – August 22, 2021). It is with profound sadness that the family of Vanda Lee Wilson announces her sudden and unexpected passing on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Vanda will be deeply missed by her mother, Beverly Wilson, her sisters Vicki Mack (Will), Barb Wilson, her brother Doug Wilson (Raeleen), along with her nieces and nephews, Keli Wilson (Mathew Toll), Rayelle Wilson (Adam Abel), Royce Wilson, Adrianna Wilson, Melanie Paquette, Darryl Paquette and Shawn Mack and their families, and great niece and nephew Riley and Bentley Wilson Abel. Vanda will be fondly remembered by her cousins Patricia Jaeger (Steve Austin), David Baker (Linda), Doug Baker, Dennis Baker (Karen Kohut), Shelley Macnab (Sheri Benson), Paul Hendricks (Johanna), Donna Brunn (Dean), and Leslie Hendricks. Also left to remember Vanda is very special family friend Robert MacKay. Vanda was predeceased by her father, Roy Wilson, along with her uncles and aunts Donald Baker (Eileen), Barbara Macnab (Bruce Macdonald), Fran Hendricks (Don), Eva Delamare (Wilf), George Wilson (Eileen) and cousin, Brian Hendricks. Vanda was born in Outlook, SK and lived in Glenside until the family moved to Humboldt, where they owned the bowling alley and then The Robinson Store. They later moved to North Battleford where Vanda graduated high school and eventually settled in Saskatoon. Vanda spent a year in Japan, teaching, sight seeing and made many lifelong friends. Family was most important to Vanda and she made sure they all knew how special they were to her and how proud she was of them. Vanda enjoyed reading, music, watching tennis and good conversation. Vanda grew up spending summer vacation with her family at Turtle Lake and later loved watching her nieces and nephews enjoying the same experience she did and taking them for long walks with the dogs. Vanda’s family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Dr. Darren Chew, Dr. Anil Sharma, Dr. Luke Hnenny, Alexa Hnidy, the doctors, nurses and all the staff at Royal University Hospital. A private family service remembering Vanda will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the animal rescue charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Robert MacKay, Eternal Memorial Funeral Service and Crematorium, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
STANDBROOK: Wayne Carlisle Standbrook. February 23, 1940 – August 19, 2021. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne. Left to Cherish his memory is his loving family; daughters, Darcie (Peter) Kzyzyk, Misty (Denis) Lavertu, grandchildren, Greyson & Brynn Kzyzyk and Presley & Braxon Lavertu; brother, Grant (Joy) Standbrook and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, brothers and sistersin law, Louis Weran, Darline (Jim) Ramsay, Garry (Karen) Weran and Kelly Baudot. Wayne was predeceased by his wife, Sylvia, father and mother, Harry and Phoebe Standbrook, father-in-law and mother-in-law Steve and Gussie Weran, brother-in-law, Darle and sisters-in-law, Susan and Paulette Weran. The celebration of Wayne’s life, officiated by Rev. Dexter van Dyke, was held at Battleford United Church on Friday, August 27, 2021. Shared family memories were presented by Wayne’s daughters. Wayne will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and many friends – friends he met both on and off the golf course over the years. We will always remember his exceptional strength, amazing sense of humour, his patience and his wisdom. We will always be grateful for the undying, unconditional, love he showed us. Interment took place at the Town of Battleford Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS The family would like to thank all those who have offered their condolences and prayers. Thank you for the visits, phone calls, texts, food, beautiful flowers and donations to Saskatoon’s Cancer Center. Thank you to everyone who attended Wayne’s celebration of life and share in our sorrow. Thank you to Eternal Memories, especially Robert “Bob” MacKay, for your compassionate service and direction. Thank you to Rev. Dexter van Dyke, for your kind and caring words of comfort. Thank you to April Ramsay, Christie Klassen and Jim Ramsay for the beautiful music.
Chorney: Johanna, 97, passed away peacefully March 16th 2021 at her home in Saskatoon. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. from the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church Glaslyn, SK with Father Greg Elder officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Glaslyn Cemetery, Glaslyn, SK. The family requests memorial donations be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church in Glaslyn, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service.
PICHURSKI: PATRICIA ANN (Née: Steele) June 3, 1946 – August 18, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Pichurski (Steele) of Hillcrest Mines, Alberta on August 18, 2021, while receiving care at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. Patricia was born on June 3, 1946 in Ottawa, Ontario to parents Thomas and Grace Steele. Pat attended high school in Regina and then moved to North Battleford where she met and married John Walter Pichurski. The happy couple wed on April 8, 1967 and were further blessed with a lovely family when Laura was born in 1968 and Paul was born in 1975. Pat was a dedicated community member. She volunteered with the CNIB to transcribe documents into Braille. For many years, she volunteered with the Regina Public Library ESL program teaching Conversational English, making many friends during that time. Pat was community-minded and was always involved with a variety of charitable organizations. Pat and John joined the Taoist Tai Chi Club in Regina and began a journey of learning and practice, and have a strong legacy in Tai Chi in Regina and Calgary. Pat had a long career in public service in the government of Saskatchewan with a career that spanned more than 40 years. She worked hard to coordinate government minister conferences at the provincial, interprovincial, and federal levels, as well as with First Nations governing bodies. Pat was well respected in her workplaces and retired in 2007. Pat was creative all through her life. She enjoyed fiber arts, including crocheting, and there was always a baby blanket on the hook, ready to be gifted to a newborn baby, whether a family member or a member of the greater community. Pat enjoyed cross stitching and tried her hand at knitting. Pat loved reading and had all of the Joanne Kilbourn novels on her shelf. It is no wonder that she had a Little Free Library at her home. In later years, Pat loved swimming, walking, and doing gentle yoga or tai chi. Pat loved curling and rarely missed a televised bonspiel. She also had a unique sense of adventure - embarking on a hot air balloon ride to celebrate her retirement and skydiving to mark her 70th birthday. Pat always valued relationships with family and friends and frequently travelled to visit life-long friends, nieces, nephews, cousins and siblings. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her children, Paul (Becky) Pichurski and Laura (Dennis) Ambrose; her grandchildren, Caden and Coral Pichurski and Emma and Amanda Ambrose; her brother, Alex (Lois) Steele; as well as her extended family and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, John Walter Pichurski; her parents, Tom and Grace Steele; her father and mother in-law, Walter and Eva Pichurski; her niece, Heather Steele; her nephew, Glen Steele; and many friends she made throughout her lifetime. Many words come to mind to describe Pat: intelligent, independent, determined, accepting and gracious to name but a few. Patricia meant so much to so many, and she leaves behind a legacy of precious memories. She will be forever remembered with love and respect. The Memorial Service will be held at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel (13461 – 20 Ave., Blairmore, AB) on September 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Nicky Keyworth officiating. The service will be livestreamed and recorded and can be accessed by visiting the Fantin’s Funeral Chapel website. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Grace Anglican United Church (P.O. Box 1044, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0) or Diabetes Canada (# 220, 6223-2 St. SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
WANDLER: Elizabeth (1924 – 2021) Memorial Mass Wednesday September 01, 2021 - 11:00 AM St. James Roman Catholic Church Wilkie, SK Mom would frequently reminisce about going to dances with her brothers. Though they were very young they had their own band. She would also recall going to Wilkie Saturday nights to go to the movies. Some not so fun things that she had to do were, helping her father and brothers with stooking and threshing. Mom was older than her brothers so she had her own team of horses. Mom & dad were married April 29, 1946, the same day as her sister Agnes and dad’s brother Phillip; after the boys were discharged from the army. The reception was at Mom’s parent’s house and they did all the cooking themselves. They fed people from the day before the wedding to the day after. They didn’t even get to share a bed with their new husbands because they had so much company. Mom & dad bought a farm west of Cando and mom helped dad with the harvest, milking the cows, raising pigs and chickens, selling cream, eggs and butter. They had six daughters; Linda was born April 1947, Dorothy January 1950, Rose June 1951, Lorraine May 1954, Doreen December 1955 and Josie October 1962. She loved all her grandchildren but the boys were special to her as she did not have any of her own; we each had some boys. Dad’s brother Frank (Ina) had a farm Ω a mile away and brother Phillip (Agnes) were a mile away. It was nice having cousins close by. The one room school, Grades 1-8, was across the road from us. Mom & dad did janitorial work there. When us kids were older, we had to stay after school to sweep the floors. The teachers used to board at our place until a teacherage was secured for them. All the Wandlers moved out of the area in the late fifties and sixties. Mom and dad were the last to move in 1968 when they moved to Wilkie. Dad worked for the R.M. and mom rented out rooms in the basement, she also did house cleaning, painting and babysitting for other people. In the eighties they bought a smaller house. Dad passed away in 1995. Mom kept up the yard and garden for a few years. In 2001, she moved to the Villa in Wilkie and then in 2012 she moved to St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Village in Saskatoon and in 2020 she moved to a private care home. By this time, she was suffering from dementia. Mom was a CWL member for many years and was in the church choir. Mom loved country music and her and dad saw many artists at Craven. Her & dad went on many trips over the years including most of the United States and Canada. Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by her family… Daughter: Linda (David) Fouhy, their family {Shawn (Becky), Chase (Becca), Kelsie (John)} {Kari (Curtis), Courtney (Justin) and Autumn, Caitlyn (Ryan)} {Tania and family Paige and Nate}. Daughter: Dorothy (John) Wolchak and their children - {Melissa (Trevor) and their family Adrianna, Zachary} - Jeff and Kara Daughter: Rose (Dave) Dykes and their family {Jodi (Shane)and their children (Kelvin, Brooklyn, Jasmine} Daughter: Lorraine (Tim) Murphy and their family {Kimberly (Chris) and their children Keeley and Heyden} Chris, Andrea (Kyle) Daughter: Doreen (Clint) Fyke and their family {Nathan (Toni) and family Alice and Eloise} - Nena (Jared) Son-in-law John Nobel, and family Adam (Lauren) Sister: Maggie Nestman, brother Adam (Iris) Keller, sister-in-law Faye Keller and Doreen Keller. Predeceased by: her husband Adam Wandler, daughter Josie Nobel and grandson Jason Dykes. Parents, Edward & Johanna Keller, sister Agnes Wandler, brothers, Anton, Joe, Ed, Wendy and Ralph. Brothersin-laws: Henry Nestman, Phillip Wandler, sisters-in-law: Phyllis & Teo Keller In-Laws: Katie (Joe) Weber, Rose (Frank) Weber, Lotwina (Pete) Lindaman, Frank (Ina) Wandler, Jake (Katie) Wandler Parents in-law Floretine and Joe Wandler, brother Anton and sister Veronica Donations can be made in memory of Elizabeth to the Saskatchewan Alzheimer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Gerein Funeral Service Biggar, SK 306-948-2669 info@gereinfuneralservice.com www.gereinfuneralservice.com
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Left to cherish Thérèse’s memory are her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jeanine (Raymond) Grosjean and their children and families: Alain (Shannon) – Coen and Kyler; Leo (Amy) – Carter and Cole; Marc (Amanda) – Reid and Anika; Tony (Myrle) Giasson and their children and families: Daniel (AnnMarie) – Chase, Parker and Quinn; Kristopher; Charles (Val) Giasson and their children and families: Micheal (Stephanie) – Hazel; Rachelle (Darcy) Posein – Evan; Neil Hillier (Andrea) – Felicity and Colt; Cameron Hillier; Rosemarie Desrosiers and her children and families: Paul – Samantha; Nicole – Hannah; (Jurine) Giasson and their children and families: Curtis; Darrell (Ivy) - Zowi, Zaria, Zavion, Zalika); brother-in-law, Roméo Robichaud. She is predeceased by her husband, Jean Baptiste Giasson; parents: Alphonse & Latitia Dupuis; brothers & sisters: George (Alida) Desmarais, Marianne Desmarais, Delima Desmarais, Antoine (Thérèse) Desmarais, Yvonne (Robert) Forest, Joe (Claire) Dupuis, Armand (Gabrielle) Dupuis, Lucien (Cecile) Dupuis, Emma (Lucien) Hamel, Hildege (Laurette) Dupuis; brothers & sisters-in law: Antoine Giasson, Joe (Cecile) Giasson, Gerard (Marianne) Giasson, François (Ernestine) Giasson, Thérèse Robichaud. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for coming today. I’m Leo Grosjean, Therese Lucie Dupuis Giasson grandson. Grandma was born on January 5th, 1928 in Edam, Saskatchewan, she was the youngest of 11 siblings. In the spring of that same year, her family decided to make the move from Edam to Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. On their way, they got stuck near Delmas at the river and couldn’t cross, they had to wait until the ice flows were not so dangerous. Finally, after a few weeks they made it across the river to their final homestead in the Cut Knife hills where she grew up. It was here in Cut Knife that she taught herself to play the organ at the Cut Knife church. Grandma took such joy playing the piano. At Christmas time, her kids have such fond memories of her sitting at the piano teaching them the songs she played in church. Years later, in 1947, at the Delmas Hall she met a strapping young man. Therese and Jean Baptist Giasson were married on August 18, 1948 and farmed just south of Delmas where, my mom, her daughter, Jeanine and her son in law, Raymond now reside. Therese and Jean Baptist had 5 children, Jeanine, Tony, Rose Marie, Charlie, and Henri. Growing up the boys often heard Grandma say, “If you do not behave, I will tell Dad”, I’m told that this happened a lot and must be a family line as my mom used it on us a few times. Grandma was also known for her driving skills. Somehow, she’d always be able to find her way through the snowbanks. It was said by many farmers in the area that “if she couldn’t make it no one should try”. In 1968, she took a job in North Battleford working at the Saskatchewan hospital working as a nurse’s aide. In the winter of 1969, while both grandma and grandpa were working in the city they decided to move to North Battleford to make the commute easier. They decided to buy a house and make it permanent, so in the spring of 1970 they did just that and began renting the land to the newlyweds Raymond and Jeanine. After several years working at the Saskatchewan Hospital Grandma took a job, along with Grandpa, at the newly constructed Villa Pascal until their retirement. Grandma loved to donate her time there in many aspects including the Villa bingo association and the board of directors for the Villa. Grandma also loved her time at Turtle Lake, where she spent lots of time in their little trailer and gazebo. As much as she loved the quiet times there, she loved hosting people at the lake. Grandma enjoyed fishing on the boat, I remember grandma teaching us all her knack for cleaning fish and of course the great fish fry’s. She would make one of the best fish fries batters you ever tasted, by mixing beer, pancake batter and her secret seasoning (which I can’t share.) She also liked her ATV rides when Uncle Charlie and Aunty Val were there with the ATV’s. Each morning she would ask to go for a ride and sit on the back waiving at people. When she was at home, Grandma was always keeping busy. She loved baking and getting things ready for each family holiday. Every time her family came for a holiday, they knew that the drive was worth it, as they were greeted by a smile a hug and of course their favorite baking and the smell of meat pie in the oven. When you left to go home there was always a care package ready for the drive. Rumor has it some of those treats never made it to their final destination, as there were some taste testing going on in the car. Grandma taught us the art of gambling young! Her real passion was playing cards, where she and Grandpa spent many hours playing and visiting with friends, family, and neighbours. But you knew to never put her and my brother Alain together because for some reason that was the end of the game as they were unbeatable. 31 was the game of choice she played with us grand kids; she always had a jar of pennies ready to go. She also introduced us to the thrill of scratching scratch tickets and winning! Whenever we saw her, she had a handful of tickets for us to scratch which we still love doing to this day. We also have such fond memories of her playing bingo, she would buy her standard 12- 24 cards, her Bonanza’s and her lucky 7’s. She was a miracle woman as she dabbed her 12 or 24 cards and kept an eye on our cards, making sure we did not miss a number! As we teach our own kids these games, we remember all the time we spent playing with Grandma. On Tuesday, April 6th after a difficult year, grandma died. She was 93 years old. We can all take comfort in the fact that she and grandpa are together again being watched over by her favorite Saint, Saint Christopher who she like to remind Christopher he was named after. Rest in peace grandma. The family would like to Thank everyone for the condolences and for sharing in the celebration of Therese’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Thérèse Giasson may be directed to the Villa Pascal - 1301 113 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 3K1. Condolences for the the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium
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OBITUARIES EDITH: MAY Aril 23, 1933 – August 23, 2021 Edith passed away peacefully on the morning of August 23, 2021, in Saskatoon, SK. She lived a long and rich life that is difficult to sum up in a few brief paragraphs, and those who knew her will remember her for so much more. Edith was born on April 23, 1933, and was predeceased by her mother, Lydia (née Lindquist); father, Alfred Housego; mother, Jean (née Wilson); husband, Alan May; and brother, Don Housego. She is survived by her sister, Marguerite “Peggy” Tait; daughters, Marlyn, Ronna (Norman), and Gail (Jeff); six grandchildren, Nathan (Margie), Alexander (Danielle), Stefan (Garret), Ellen (Drew), Robin (Abby), and Jan; and seven great-grandchildren, Noah, Will, Hudson, Lincoln, Olive, John and Lilah. Edith will be remembered for her quick wit, kindness and determined nature, which stayed with her right until the end. Her warm heart and fun-loving spirit will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to know her. Our family would like to thank the staff at Glengarda for the exceptional care they provided and the kindness and compassion each and every staff member demonstrated throughout Edith’s stay there. In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered in memory of Edith to The Hospice at Glengarda or a charity of choice. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at McClure United Church, 4025 Taylor Street East, Saskatoon. For those unable to attend the service, the family invites you to join the service via livestream. To view the livestream and leave condolences please visit Edith’s tribute page at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Please note that masks are required in the church. We invite you to stay and visit after the service. To protect our young children and more vulnerable friends and family in attendance, food and beverages will not be served and we ask that you remain masked during this time. Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577). __________________________________________________ LESSARD: It is with great sadness the family of Paul Lessard announce his passing at the Villa Pascal on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the age of 89 years. Our Dad was born, and raised on the family farm south of Delmas. As a young man he worked for the local farmers, and for Ducks Unlimited. He married our Mom Jean Cooper on July 4, 1957. He went to work in Saskatoon for a company named Rans Construction, until Pyramid Mobile Homes opened in North Battleford, where he was in charge of the plumbing. In the early 70’s, he bought land south of Delmas, and a quarter section in the Eight Mile Lake District. This is where Mom, and Dad would eventually build a home, and move to in 1976. He grained farmed, and raised cattle, and pigs. It was something he had always wanted to do. He was a councillor for the R.M. of Battle River for twenty years. He also sat on numerous boards during this time including the Manoir Marchildon, and the Villa Pascal. He worked maintenance for the Villa Pascal for eight years until he retired at age 65. His son Louie took over his position till present. He will be forever in our hearts. Left to cherish Paul’s memory are his loving family: Son, Lawrence (Audrey) and their children: Amy (Chris) Finch (David, Serah & Michael) and Anthony (Jessica); Son, Michael (Shannon) and their children: Courtenay (Sven) and Dominique; Daughter, Margaret (Victor) Pallister and their children: Tracy (Gord) and Mark (Adrienne); Son, Louie (Dawn) and their children: Krista (John) Mulberry (J.J. and Ariya) and Ryley (Breanne); Sisters: Lena and Aline (Henri); Brother, Robert (Donna). Paul was predeceased by his wife, Jean; infant son, Anthony; his parents: Wilbrod and Simone; father and mother-in-law, George and Albina Cooper; brother, Maurice Lessard; sisters: Jeanette Webb and Laurette Dupuis; brothers-in-law: Hildege Dupuis, Charlie Webb, Robert Lacoursiere, Rene, Ed, Vic, Lorne and Ivan Cooper; sisters-in-law: Rita, Charlotte, Lenore & Barbara Cooper; nephew, Alan Cooper, niece, Debbie Cooper; and family friend, Fred Cave. A private family interment will take place at Battleford Cemetery with Father Gerard Cooper. Honorary Pallbearers are all Paul’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Villa Pascal 1301 - 113th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3K1. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts at Eternal Memories Funeral Service &Crematorium. Card of Thanks We would like to thank all of the staff at Villa Pascal who went above and beyond taking care of our dad. We are forever grateful. And a thank you to Gilbert Michaud who always had time to stop and have a visit with him.
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Madeleine Marie Phaneuf March 30, 1925 September 5, 2020 One year has passed since that sad day, When the one we loved was called away, We little knew that day, God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same, it broke our hearts to lose you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. All our love forever, Claire & Leo, Yvonne & Roland, Noella & Lorne, Edna & John & Families. ANNOUNCEMENTS A graveside service will be held for Steve Kowerchuk on Wednesday September 8th at the NorthBattleford city cemetery
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OBITUARIES JONES: It is with profound sadness the family of Wanda Gail Jones, resident of Battleford, SK, beloved wife of George Jones announces her passing on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Wanda’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from the Garden Chapel 1332 100th St, North Battleford, SK with Reverend Janice Trost officiating. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
SOUTHGATE: It is with sadness the family of Dalphine (Del) Southgate, resident of the Battlefords District Care Centre, announce her passing on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Survived by her daughter, Debbie (Ernie); Grandchildren: Joe (Jamie), Tanya (Craig), Johnathan (Ashley); greatgrandchildren: Kayla (Spencer), Cassandra (Nathan), Joshua, Harlow; great-great-grandchild, Lincoln; brother, Peter (Vicky); sister-in-law, Jean; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her husband, Clifford; daughter, Cheryl; parents, Ada & Lionel; siblings: Gwen, Bud and Rowena; brothers & sister-in-laws. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. from The Garden Chapel – 1332 – 100th Street, North Battleford, SK., with Rev. Janice Trost officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials are requested to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave. Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral. ca Arrangements are entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium (306-446-4200). For those unable to attend, the live stream link will be available at https://www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca/obituary/Dalphine-EleanorSouthgate
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of PHILIPPE JULES JOSEPH CHALIFOUR, late of Leoville, Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 24th day of September, 2021. Battle River Law Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291 - 102nd Street Box 905 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executors for the Estate.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED: Late model winch trucks and trailers; dump trucks and pups. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, and camp shacks. Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca
Taking Bookings for a Consignment Auction Sale Saturday October 2nd @ Medstead Hall in Medstead, Sk.
Are you interested in selling some of your valuables? or wanting to downsize your household and yard? Household, Shop, Tools, Tires, Machinery, Vehicles, Recreational Give us a call or text Kelly 306-386-7110 or Marlene 306-883-8610 Bookings taken until Sept 10 to ensure advertising and pictures on social media Upcoming Sale Saturday Sept 25/21 10:00 am – Auction for Leo and Brenda Crossland Leoville, Sk. Terms of payment: Interact debit, Cash or Cheque with ID
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Public Representatives The Law Society of Saskatchewan is seeking applications from members of the public, who are not lawyers, to serve as board members for up to a three year term. The Law Society regulates the legal profession in the public interest, including setting standards for admission, education, ethics and the conduct of lawyers. This duty is entrusted to the Benchers who are the governing body of the Law Society. Public Representative Benchers participate fully in the deliberation and policy decisions of the Benchers and they are an integral part of the discipline process. No particular area of expertise is required. Public Benchers are called upon to use their practical experience and to express opinions and views of the public. Experience with non-profit organizations and professional regulation would be an asset, as well as proficiency with computers and software. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a criminal record check. There is a significant time commitment in serving as a Bencher. Meetings are held approximately five times each year for up to two days per meeting at various locations across the province. Travel will be required. In addition, there is preparation time, committee work, investigations and hearings. Successful applicants can expect to spend a minimum of 20 days per year working as Benchers. An honorarium is paid and expenses are reimbursed. For the full position description, please visit the Law Society website at www.lawsociety.sk.ca or BambooHR. The Law Society of Saskatchewan values diversity as an integral part of the work we do and is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. As such, we encourage applications from women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, persons with disabilities, members of diverse gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We encourage and welcome members of all equity-seeking groups, if comfortable, to self-identify in their application. Any such disclosure will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for the fulfilment of the position posted. To apply, please submit your covering letter & resume online by September 24, 2021 to: Laurie Johnson Director of Human Resources BambooHR @ https://lawsocietysk.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=14 Website: www.lawsociety.sk.ca TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES VANCOUVER ISLAND, PT help required with small animal farm. 2 bedroom suite, overlooking the Olympic Mountains and the Juan de Fuca Strait, available. Wages negotiable, would suit a retired farm couple. Email: briarglen@islandnet.com. View at: www.briarglen.com or call 250-642-2915.
Tait Insurance Group Inc - Shellbrook Stable Employment Opportunity as Customer service representative position available. Previous Customer Service and Strong Computer Skills an asset. Competitive Compensation and Paid Educational Opportunities are offered. Send Resume to quinntait@ taitinsurance.ca
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CORFIELD CHERY TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described as Lot 16 Blk/Par 2 Plan No B2990 Ext 0, Title No. 118875886, Lot 17 Blk/Par 2 Plan No B2990 Ext 0, Title No. 118875909, Lot 18 Blk/Par 2 Plan No B2990 Ext 0, Title No. 118875921 and Lot 19 Blk/Par 2 Plan No B2990 Ext 0, Title No. 118875943. The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 189835464, 189835644, 189835497 and 189835554 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land. The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality. For any questions about the tax enforcement process please contact Taxervice at 1-877-734-3113. Dated this 25th day of August, 2021. Brenda Appleton, Administrator Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406
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Unity News
Golfer Wood earns bronze at national championship By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Unity Golf Club, along with the community of Unity, were beaming with pride Aug. 27 at the success story of their former hometown golfer, Justin Wood. He captured a bronze medal at the 2021 Canadian men’s mid-amateur golf championship. Woody has been making a name for himself for more than seven years on the competitive golf circuit. Arena season fever is ramping up. There are still dates to be finalized, however arena patrons will soon get an inside look at the renovated entry and interior. There will likely be some changes to continue the care and caution to protect the health of staff and users again this season. Watch for 3-on-3 registrations and hockey season registration. Pat Sperle is taking over the helm of the Midget AA hockey program after longtime coaches, Stan Weber and Dwayne Scott, decided to step away. The immeasurable amount of time these gentlemen dedicated to this program in the past 25 years will be missed. Sperle, however, will be a worthy replacement, being familiar from the competitive player side as well as
having kids in this program. Watch for the West Central Wheat Kings AA callout for players to register for upcoming camp. Unity Minor Football has resumed, so check out their Facebook page for upcoming game schedules. As well, Warrior football is preparing for their first game against Kindersley on Sept. 3. Football is back folks, check it out as the season is short. The Paw Park 10th anniversary celebrations are Sept. 11. Come check out all the work and upgrades that have been done in the past 10 years. This would not have been possible without the determination of this group’s volunteer base and executive, as well as those who have made donations or in-kind donations to create the park and the paths leading to it. The Unity Miners are hosting a Fun Day of Golf Sept. 11, which is a fundraiser for the club and a fun outing with an opportunity to win prizes. School is back in session. That means using additional care in school zones, especially their bus zones, to ensure the safety of students. Be kind. Teachers did not create the pandemic or the back-toschool plan. Our schools did a remarkable job of
A bright, blue sky highlights one of the welcome signs for visitors coming into Unity. Photos by Sherri Solomko
managing through a chaotic pandemic year with no transmission recorded in our schools. Support our teachers, staff and students as they return to inperson classes for another year. Healthy communities make for healthy schools, we’re all in this together. Congratulations to UCHS 2020 graduate, Zenon Orobko, who is part of the Prairie Junior Football League Regina Thunder football team. Congratulations also to Ainsley Orobko, who has signed with the Providence Pilots basketball team and will be taking her post-secondary education at Providence University in Otterburne, Man. Some softball fans,
travelled into Saskatoon last weekend to watch former Unity resident, Marina Gampe, competing with the U of S softball team in their opening Western Collegiate Softball Association season. Speaking of ball, there was a great story in your local Press-Herald as well as on the new website www.sasktoday.ca/north on volunteer scorekeeper, Mary Anne Gaetz, who has dedicated a remarkable 51 years to both softball and baseball in the community. Give this gal a big thank you next time you see her. Gaetz was also a longtime Kinette and Kette member in addition to being one of the mainstay committee members for
New pedestrian lights are located at the south end of Main Street in Unity, making for safer crossing at this location.
Unity Western Days. North West Terminal is celebrating their 25th year in 2021. They are welcoming folks to celebrate with them Sept. 22. Unity Kin Club was celebrated by Kin Canada as part of District 3, which includes all of Saskatchewan. District 3 Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs, in spite of
the pandemic, provided Saskatchewan a grand total of 34,419 hours and $8,084,292. This total included TeleMiracle’s $5.6 million dollars. Right now the club is gearing up for their sold-out Gord Bamford concert Oct. 1. Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy, and vaccinated. Until next week ...
Borden / Radisson News
48 members enjoy Friendship Club potluck By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
Neil and Nancy Stubbs, guest entertainers at a Borden Friendship Club gathering Aug. 25, have been entertaining seniors for more than 26 years. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
Members of the Borden Friendship Club celebrating birthdays in August are (not in order) Eleanor Walton, Cheryl Larner, Audrey Baker, Gerry Penner, George Abbott and Ed Rawlyk.
The Borden Friendship Club hosted their monthly potluck Aug. 25 in their club room with 48 out to enjoy the evening. Decorated cakes were made by E. Petrun to acknowledge August birthdays celebrated by Eleanor Walton, Cheryl Larner, Audrey Baker, Gerry Penner, George Abbott and Ed Rawlyk. After cake and ice cream
were served, Ruben Rempel told a few jokes and then introduced the entertainment – Neil and Nancy Stubbs, who have been entertaining seniors for more than 26 years. Before COVID-19 they did 130 shows a year. In 2021 they have performed 21 shows, all outdoors. Borden was the first indoor show. Neil plays keyboard, saxophone, violin, guitar and accordion and Nancy plays the tambourine, while both sing. For all of the songs shared, Neil had recorded background music on a computer tablet. Next supper for the Friendship Club is Sept. 29 with a meal and entertainment. Winning the farmers market 50/50 draw Aug. 27 was Marie Polischuk from Radisson. Winners of the Borden Museum raffle draw were: quilt made by Doreen Matschke - Peter Barkman of Borden; painted rock on a stand donated by George Walker - Jason and Donna Walton of Warman; and grain bin sketch by Karen Kerr Alfred Gunsch of Borden.
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Born crying, live complaining, die too soon or too late I told Ed that I was writing a devotion about complaining, and he said that I’m good at it. As if that wasn’t enough, Ed went on to say that I did more than my share of bellyaching when I lived next door to him. I had no excuse if I complained more than my share when I was Ed’s neighbour. I know complaining is a waste of time, but grumbling, finding fault, and protesting can so quickly become a bad habit for any of us. If we see others as complainers, we could be grumblers ourselves if it takes one to know one. It isn’t just the Bible that warns about complaining. Dale Carnegie advises,
death is too soon or not soon enough.” Jesus did not complain, and in our faith in Jesus, we should develop the same attitude as Him. (Philippians 2:5) As children of God, we According to Ed are to “Do everything withBy Raymond Maher out complaining or arguing. www.accordingtoed.com For God is working in you, giving you the desire and raymaher085@gmail.com power to do what pleases him.” (Philippians 2:13,14) “Any fool can criticize, suggests, “A pessimist The challenge of having condemn, and complain, complains about the wind. the attitude of Jesus is that and most do.” The optimist expects the He displayed a love beyond There is another bit wind to change. The realist our limited way of loving. of worldly wisdom that adjusts the sails.” His love was about humilcautions, “Stay away from Ed, my old neighbour, ity and sacrificial service still-people. Still-people are has always said that it is for the good of others. If still broke, still complainour nature to complain. His we set our minds on being ing, still hating, and still exact words are, “We are like-minded with him, “We nowhere.” born crying, live complain- must seek to do nothing out William A. Ward ing, and die thinking our of selfish ambition or vain
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conceit, but in humility consider others better than ourselves. We must not look only to our own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:3-4) The Book of Ephesians instructs us to be, “Imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 4:51,52) The Bible teaches how we walk in love in our lives. Romans Chapter 12 begins by urging us in view of God’s mercy to us in Christ to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, that are holy and pleasing to God, by not conforming to the pattern of this world, but instead
by living in the example of Christ. We must renew our minds in what reflects God’s good, pleasing and perfect will. Our love for God and our neighbor must be sincere. “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:31,32) Our walking in love is not about complaining but about being patient and kind. Our love does not boast; it is not proud, rude, self-seeking, or easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs, like Jesus’s love.
Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family. (RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4
TerriTorial Drive alliance church 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca
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DAILY: Tues., 7 p.m. Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Corner of Scott & Territorial Dirve Sun. 9:15 am & 11:00 am Ministries for the whole family
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St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. Battle River Parish YouTube channel Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net
Rev. Trevor Malyon
1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome
Living Water Ministry
Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Dean Covert
Church Phone 306-445-4181
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Celebrant: Very Rev. Janko Kolosnjaji 306-664-2301 (Office) 306-244-2604 (Home) To Register Call Jasmina at 306-445-1002
Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley
SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.
Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am Pre-registration required to register at
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Everyone Welcome
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Battlefords Cowboy Church Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month
Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m. PASTOR - Rick Martin
LIVING FAITH CHAPEL
1372 102nd St 306-445-3009
11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath
Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-285-3823 Contact: Don Retzlaff
No Services till further notice
Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729
Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Services 10:30 am
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
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
Phone 306-445-9096
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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Meota News
Village hosts evening of food and entertainment Correspondent
The village of Meota council hosted an evening of food and entertainment Aug. 26 in the Meota Community Complex. It was a free evening for residents to come enjoy a burger, hot dogs, refreshments and some amazing local talent. More than 100 people of all ages attended. Council members and staff were on hand to chat with residents. Council would like to thank everyone who volunteered and attended. Meota saw several garage sales going on this past weekend and there will likely be more next weekend. These are great opportunities to meet new
people and can provide a gratifying experience whether you buy something or not. It gives one a chance to show Meota people are a friendly sort and welcome newcomers. The Meota Bridge Club plays one session of contract bridge on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. in the Do Drop In. Anyone is welcome to participate in the games. They can find you a partner if needed. Their players are of varying skill levels. Lessons can be arranged for anyone wishing to learn the game. The club is affiliated with the American Contract Bridge League. Their members often attend tournaments. Contact Eric Callbeck at 306-8922152 or Jetta DeSilva at
396-892-2013. Top score this Monday was by Bernard Gregoire. Second was Eric Callbeck. Tuesday in the city, top score was Gerry Craig and Donna Scherman. Second were Betsy and Bob Brown and third were Vernon Iverson and Anna Waldbillig. On Thursday the group celebrated birthdays at the Scherman residence, so no serious bridge was played. Three tables of Canasta were played at the Do Drop Inn Tuesday afternoon. Top score went to Dave Ottas and Lillian Sorenco. Second were Sally Bouvier (Beauval) and Lorna Pearson and third were Bev McCrimmon and Sharon Zarry (Shaunavon).
Friday evening found six tables in play. Top score went to Cora Christiansen and Gwen Lacerte. Second were Bev McCrimmon and Janice Morton and third were Joyce Rowland (Wetaskiwin) and Lillian Sorenco. Pauette and Terry Neale brought freshly picked corn which was shared with folks who don’t have gardens. It was so appreciated. The regular monthly meeting of the Do Drop In will be held Sept. 10 and we’re always looking for new folks to join us. It’s a great chance for newcomers to the village to meet up with locals and get acquainted. New people bring new ideas and variety is always good. With
fall coming there will soon be shuffleboard as well as card games to share. The water level in the lakes and rivers has lowered so much that the big boats are not going out much these days. The job of launching is too hard and makes for problems
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Living Sky School Division Learn. Play. Be amazed!
Quiz
World languages
Why is the
sky blue?
Did you know that more than 7,000 languages are spoken around the world? Here’s a short quiz to test your knowledge about this subject. 1. WHAT’S THE MOST WIDELY SPOKEN NATIVE LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD? a) English b) Mandarin c) Spanish 2. APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY DIFFERENT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN IN INDONESIA? a) 100 b) 400 c) 700 3. WHAT ARE THE THREE OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF BELGIUM? a) French, Spanish and Danish b) French, Dutch and German c) French, English and Finnish 4. IN WHICH U.S. STATE DO SOME PEOPLE SPEAK FRENCH? a) Louisiana b) Wisconsin c) Illinois
The sky is blue because of the way sunlight interacts with the atmosphere. Light is actually made up of all the colours of the rainbow. Once combined, these colours are transformed into white light, which travels in a straight line through the atmosphere until it hits an obstacle.
4 fascinating facts
about sound
Did you know that your ears continue to detect sound while you’re asleep and that your left and right ears process noise differently? Here are four more interesting facts about sound you might not know. 1. THERE’S NO SOUND IN OUTER SPACE Space is completely silent because there’s no air, water or other matter for sound waves to travel through. 2. SOUND CAN BE USED TO MEASURE WATER DEPTH Scientists use a device called sonar, which stands for sound navigation and ranging, to measure water depth. The device sends sound waves to the bottom of the ocean and measures how long it takes for them to return. Sound waves that return quickly indicate the water is shallow, whereas sound waves that return slowly suggest that the water is deep. 3. THE LOUDEST SOUND EVER HEARD WAS THE ERUPTION OF A VOLCANO The sound of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia erupting in 1883 was heard as far as 5,000 kilometres away. 4. SOUND TRAVELS QUICKER IN WATER THAN IT DOES IN AIR Although humans can’t hear well underwater, sound waves travel four times faster through water than air. They move even quicker in solids like stone, iron and steel. Additionally, not all sound waves can be heard by people. Ultrasound waves and infrasound waves can be detected by animals like dolphins and whales but can’t be heard by humans.
There are billions of tiny molecules floating around in the atmosphere. When white light hits them, it splits into different colours. However, instead of appearing orange, green or purple, the sky looks blue. This is because the oxygen molecules in the sky only absorb and diffuse blue light, making the sky appear blue to the human eye.
Visualization:
a tool that can lead to succes Visualization is a mental tool that anyone can take advantage of to help them achieve positive results. By imagining yourself being successful at a task you want to complete, you’re more likely to attain the desired outcome. Here’s an overview of what you should know about using visualization. WHAT IT IS Visualization involves imagining actions you’re about to take. All you need to do is close your eyes and concentrate on picturing yourself performing each movement. You can also try doing some of the gestures with your eyes closed. Visualization is particularly effective if it’s done in the space where the performance or event will take place. REASONS TO USE IT Visualization improves communication between the neurons in your brain and your muscles. It can help increase your confidence and motivation, as well as keep you calm and focused before an important event.
WHEN TO USE IT You can use visualization to help you successfully execute a gymnastics routine, dance number, music production or other performance. You can also use it prior to giving a speech, auditioning for a show, competing in a race or participating in any other type of event to help you attain positive results. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by trying to use the power of visualization to achieve your goals.
ANSWERS: 1. b) There are more than one billion people who speak Mandarin as their first language, compared to nearly 500 million who speak Spanish and about 400 million who speak English. 2. c)More than 700 languages are spoken across the country’s more than 13,500 islands. 3. b) Belgium is divided into language zones or regions. 4. a) Some schools in Louisiana are taught entirely in French.
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