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The trial is expected to last four to six weeks. Se nior Crown Chris Browne

Soaring Eagle Whitstone charged in death of Tiki Laverdiere

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announced that Laver diere’s disappearance was the result of foul play and they would be investigat ing her disappearance as a homicide. On July 11, 2019, a police dog found Laverdiere’s remains in a rural area outside of North Battleford while RCMP were conducting a ground search.Laverdiere was in Sas katchewan April 2019 for the funeral of 20-year-old Tristen Cook-Buckle on Thunderchild First Nation.

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At left, Shayla Orthner arrived at Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench Aug. 26 for her sentencing hearing. She was sentenced to 10 years for her part in the death of 25-year-old Tiki Laverdiere of Edmonton. In April, she pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and entered a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter.

The trial for Soaring Eagle Whitstone who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere started Tues day in Battleford Court of Queen’sWhitstone,Bench.now 36, is also charged with kidnap ping, improperly interfer ing with human remains, and theft of a vehicle.

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Above, Soaring Eagle Whitstone arrives at Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench Tuesday morning. | Photos by Lisa Joy / Battlefords News-Optimist

and Prosecutor Charlotte Morden are trying all of the cases of the 10 accused in Laverdiere’s murder. De fence Chris Gratton from Saskatoon is representing Whitstone. Justice Brian Scherman from Saskatoon is presiding.Whitstone is from On ion Lake Cree Nation and is the sixth person to be arrested in Laverdiere’s murder.Laverdiere was report ed missing to Battlefords RCMP on May 12, 2019. On June 10, 2019, RCMP

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Continued from Page 1 Whitstone has been in custody at Pine Grove Cor rectional Centre since she was arrested Aug. 6, 2019, in Lloydminster.Thereisaban on pub lication of all preliminary hearings, trials, and sen tencing hearings until the trials of all the co-accused are concluded.

Those sentenced so far include: Nikita Cook from Onion Lake Cree Nation, Brent Checkosis from Poundmaker First Nation, Samuel Takakenew and Charles St. Savard from Edmonton, Mavis Takakenew, Danita Thomas and Shayla Orthner from North Battleford.Trialsremain for Jesse Sangster and Nicole Cook from Edmonton.

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The Saskatchewan Cor oner’s Service, in conjunc tion with the Saskatchewan RCMP and in collabora tion with the families of the deceased victims, has released the names of the people who died as a result of the Sept. 4 stabbings on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon. The de ceased victims are identi fied as:

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gated and he will not be charged.Both Lesmeisters are represented by Randy Kirkham, who waived their appearance in court. The two are back in court on Sept. Adam19Lesmeister was charged with assault af ter a video was posted online that allegedly showed an Indigenous man being attacked in Battleford. According to Battlefords RCMP, they got a call about an as

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A second man has been charged in the as sault of a First Nations man that was caught on videoDanecamera. Lesmeister, 18, was also arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

daughter sat in the vehicle at a home in Battleford when the three non-First Nations men approached him on the property.

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RCMP said they will not be identifying or con firming any relationships of the individuals identi fied.Authorities say that to assist with ongoing report ing, several families of the deceased provided photo graphs of their loved ones which they have graciously permitted RCMP to share with news partners. They are the highest quality pho tographs available.

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Sgt. Neil Tremblay of the Battleford RCMP said that the charges for both Adam Lesmeister and Dane Lesmeister stem from the incident from the Eleanore Sunchild video.Sgt. Tremblay said that only two people are being charged in this incident.

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The video online sparked outrage across the province.

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“The attacker struck him and then proceeded to pull him to the ground by his braid and further [assaulted] the man with a knee to the face. The entire group then left,” said the FSIN in a news release.The charges against Lesmeister haven’t been tested in court.

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sault around 6:50 p.m. on June 17 in the 0-100 block of 17 Street East in Bat tleford. Police say a man was approached by three males he didn’t know and one of the men assaulted him. All three had left the area before officers ar rived and the victim, who is from Poundmaker First Nation, was given medi cal treatment for non-lifethreatening injuries.

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In a statement issued by FSIN, lawyer Eleanore Sunchild said the attack was racist and seemingly an act of vigilante justice, which resulted in her friend being brutally assaulted. The alleged assault occurred in her yard in Battleford and she captured the attack on video and posted it on socialFSINmedia.says the victim was unhooking a trailer while his six-year-old

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The Battlefords Hu mane Society is looking for the community to step up like those in the photo opposite to help them get their new facility up and running.Michelle Spark, execu tive director, says barring any construction delays the crew hopes to hand the keys to the grooming and boarding part of the new building by Dec. 2 of this year.“That would give us the opportunity to be up and running before Christ mas,” said Spark recent

It’s exciting to see the boarding and grooming facility, the first phase of the new facility, taking shape, said Spark. With no complications, the so ciety hopes construction will start on the next phase, the actual shelter, in the spring. The new building is located just north of the city, in the RM of North Battleford.“Wereally need our community support right now,” said Spark. “We need people to donate, we need people to step up and say, hey, I want buy a foun dation level, I want to buy naming rights to a part of

ly. “That’s a really nice Christmas present.”

the building, or sponsor a cat cage or dog kennel.”

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“Any profits that come from the boarding and grooming facility, all rev enue from that, will go to the shelter building fund and towards helping the operations at the existing shelter so that we can con tinue to operate here until the new building is built,” saidSheSpark.said it will be great to have a brand new, big ger building, but with that comes a bigger budget, big ger expenses more staff.

“We need the board ing and grooming to do well because all the prof its will go right back into the humane society, which is which is what this is all about right,” said Spark. “We didn’t build a board ing and training facility [just to] have a new busi ness, because, really, who wants to run two business es, we didn’t do it for fun.”

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While support is still needed from the communi ty, the society has decided to finish the grooming and boarding part of the facil ity first as it will be an on going way to raise funds for the rest of the project, the shelter, and once that is built, it will raise money to help operate the shelter.

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A $5,000 cheque from the ACT Club was presented recently to the Battlefords Humane Society. Pictured are Don Dament, Wayne Lambie, BHS executive director Michelle Spark, Clayton Campbell, Terry Mitchel, Glenn Hunter and Don Christopher.

Humane society hopes boarding and grooming centre will be ready in time for Christmas

But, she said, they rec ognize it is something the community does need, and it’s all about the humane society and making sure that it can be successful. The more successful the boarding and grooming fa cility is the more success ful the humane society will be.

Progress of the project can be followed on Face book, particularly their Shelter Us Campaign page where photos taken by the construction crew are shared.“They’ve been fantastic and giving us weekly up dates and they send us pho tos and tell us what they’ve done and what’s planned for the following week,” said Spark.

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The new building is located just north of the city, in the RM of North Battleford.

Our MLAs want a preatorian guard and our MPs want a panic button. Reminds me of those nifty stone piles (castles) those at the top of the heap occupied in

As if driving up food prices with the carbon tax on farmers weren’t enough, Ottawa is now planning to further regulate fertilizer use. If its fertilizer emissions reduction target leads to hard reductions in nitrogen use, farmers won’t be able to use enough fertilizer and yields will shrink. When yields shrink, there’s less food and the food there is costs more.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reassuring a hungry world he personally will “drive action on food security” while Canadian farmers will put food on their tables. But back home his government makes pronouncements that are the policy equivalent of deflating the tires on tractors acrossTheCanada.federal government’s taxes and regulations are driving up costs for both farmers and the families who buy the food they produce. Food prices were up 10 per cent in July, the highest increase in more than 40 years. That wasn’t mainly due to the carbon tax but at a time when prices are hitting heights not seen in four decades the carbon tax hits Canadians at the kitchen table as it drives up costs for farmers. Ottawa claims limited exemptions protect farmers from the carbon tax. But numbers from the Parliamentary Budget Office show the federal carbon tax on propane and natural gas could cost farmers another $184 million per year by 2030.

Meanwhile, modern Western Canadian farming is a carbon sink, where the agriculture sector removes a net 33 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year. That’s like removing over seven million cars a year from the road.

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Ottawa’s taxes and regulations are driving up costs for farmers and the families who buy the food they produce

As the feds continue raising the carbon tax from 11 cents per litre of gas today to nearly 40 cents per litre by 2030, it will cost those average households a total of between $6,400 and $13,000 over the next eight years. Worse, there’s a second carbon tax coming. Buried within the regulatory impact assessment of the socalled clean fuel regulations (at Table 23) is the news that according to economic estimates it will add up to another 13 cents per litre at the pumps. There are no rebates. And there are no farm exemptions. The second carbon tax will have nothing but bills for everyone.

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Provincial Safety Minister Christine Tells us we will have “made in Saskastchean” firearms legislation. Rules designed to enhance hegemony and inhibit urban felo nies are ludicrous in rural Saskatchewan.

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Does anyone out there know a cop or conservation of ficer willing to afford me protection when I am checking my calving cows in the dark hours or checking fence in June when I am tripping over maternal moose and bear in the bush (to say noting of our government-approved common nuisance of feral swine)?

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medieval Europe while common folk entertained the pillagers, the bear and the boar. The more things change the more they remain the same.

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Public safety is many different things to different people. Back in the 1960s, when I was in short pants, my parents were always harping about taking candy from strangers. The neighbouring small fry and I roamed our rural district and had no misadventures with candy-bear ing strangers or the wildlife.

This is typical of the dissonance between government claims and reality. Rather than making families better off, a PBO study released in March showed, the carbon tax’s combined fiscal and economic effects will cost the average household between $299 (in Manitoba) and $671 (in Alberta) this year even after the rebates.

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at. Don was a demented knight in Cervante’s novel who mistook windmills for evil giants. Trudeau rushes about tilting at Covids everywhere and getting windmill farms built all over the place which would have greatly delighted Mr. Quixote who travelled around on a scraggy, flea-ridden grossly under-fed nag lacking any taxpayer-fund ed luxuries. Mr. Trudeau

leaders. On the internet there is a superb photo of him shaking hands with Margaret Thatcher who famously declared that “she could do business with this man”. I wonder if Liz Truss, Britain’s new prime minister can charm the pants off Putin. Mr. Gorbachev is highly spoken of and praised by Mr. Mulroney. He acceded

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perhaps an excuse for pan-Canada alarm bells to sound. The episode, in which Chrystia is said to have smiled, doesn’t in any degree compare to the event in Argentina when the deputy premier was faced by a jammed hand gun inches from her head.

And in June the prime minister joined G7 leaders to say they would “spare no effort to increase global food and nutrition secu rity” — except, apparently, by letting farmers get on

As most Canadians are stocking up on schoollunch groceries, Prairie farmers are getting up before dawn and working until after dark to get the harvest in the bin. They’ll overcome everything from bad weather to shortages of machinery parts. Farm ers are on the frontline fighting global food insecurity.Itwould be nice if the prime minister could say thanks or even lend a hand but farmers would settle for a lot less: Just get soar ing taxes and crippling regulations out of the way.

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Now, of course, we have Mr. Putin at the Russian helm. He blames Mr. Gorbachev for the disintegration of the USSR and precipitating the independence of Ukraine. For some 50 years there has been relative global peace until Putin decided to invade and re-annex Ukraine. This decision has proved to be a disaster for Ukraine, Putin and Russia. How such a miscalculation was possible is beyond understanding.ThemoreIsee of our pinball P.M. flitting hither and thither, the more he resembles Don Quixote who searched high and low for windmills to tilt

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It’s odd. At the Com monwealth Heads of Government Conference in June, the prime minis ter lamented “the increase in fertilizer prices caused by the war [in Ukraine]” because that’s “making the food crisis worse.”

gen production prac tices. Moreover, even the government admits that Canada accounts for only “approximately one per cent of global agricultural emissions.”WhileOttawa tight ens the screws on Cana dian farmers, it wrings its hands on behalf of the hungry and pontificates about putting food on their plates. In a Joint Declara tion of Agriculture Export ers in June it said: “High energy and fertilizer prices are an additional con straint … increasing world food prices for consum ers, further exacerbating global food insecurity.”

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In Chrystia’s case the man was making a point or expressing an opinion and was criticized for wearing a sleeveless shirt which is common place in Scotland and is called a semmit –perhaps that is all the arch criminal can afford.

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My article “Global Concern” ended last week by saying that the world needs leaders who are capable of negotiating lasting peaceful cohabita tion. It presaged the report of the death of Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev who largely helped end the cold war between East and West. The most alarming event of that period was the stare-down and eventual stand-down between the two “K’s”Khrushchev and Kennedy (Cuban Missile Crisis October 1962). Under Mr. Gorbachev’s regnum we became familiar with the words Glasnost (free dom) and far-seeing(restructuring).PerestroikaHewasandamiable and got on well with Western

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Yes, this world is a violent unpredictable place and the choice of lead ers is a global concern as a comparison between Mr. Gorbachev and Putin clearly shows. With so much global leadersaandvolvinginterdependenceinternationaltodayintrade,energy,fooddefencetherehastobemechanismtoconstrainwhogorogue.

to President Regan’s wish for the Berlin Wall to be demolished, an immensely important step forward to world peace. (June 12, 1987, November 1989).

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Reports from the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association and Fertilizer Canada estimate the losses in crop yields due to fertil izer cuts will be in the bil lions of dollars. Less food grown on the farm means higher prices on grocery store policyThisshelves.punishingignoresthe fact that farmers are already implementing worldleading usingCanadianfertilizersustainablepracticesandbusinessesareworld-classnitro

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Brian Jordan was all alone in winning the Discovery Co-op car wash for making the longest putt on No. 9. New Horizons will play their next game on Monday, Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Twenty-nine New Ho rizons golfers participated in their weekly scramble Sept.The6.morning started out cool but soon warmed up, with a slight breeze. Taking first place, with a one under par 35, was the foursome, led by Clayton Campbell, Dianne Campbell, Al White and Len Taylor. No disputing this one. In second, with a 40, was the threesome of Connie and Dennis Carignan and Donna Huot. There were actually four teams, also with 40s, Dale Donald, Dale and Dianne Cane and Garry Nelson; Jutta and Lyle

Dale and Lynn Charabin from North Battleford brought their 1967 Mustang

Guillet from Grandora with their 2009 Mustang Convertible.

John Millard and wife Bonnie from North Battleford brought this 1966 Mustang convertible and three other cars to the meet.

The 43rd International Mustang Meet in Saskatoon was held this past weekend. This neet was supposed to be held in Saskatoon three years ago but because of the pandemic it was put on hold. People from all over Canada and the United States came together to meet other like-minded people and trade stories. There were over 370 cars registered. These four entries were from the News Optimist coverage area. | Photos by Averil Hall / Freelance Photographer

Every day, as many as 40 rural facilities are forced to offer limited healthcare services, due to a lack of staff. This is not safe . Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in Canada. Our farmers deserve timely access to safe care.

This Labour Day, we should all be talking about solutions to Saskatchewan’s dire nursing crisis.

David Turcotte brought this 2001 Mustang convertible. He rebuilt this Mustang in memory of his Nana Elizabeth who passed away in 2001 of breast cancer.

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Saskatchewan is facing a critical registered nursing shortage.

Whitbread, Claude Huot and Bill Swiderski; Dave Page, Karl Palm and John Yarske, however, the Campbell team birdied hole No. 9, while the others did not and thus fell short. The uncontested

consolation went to Don Murray, Shirley Smith, Merv Zulynik and Anne Bernier.Dave Page beat our Dale Donald and Len Taylor to take the closest to the pin on No. 8, while

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The Ministry released the statement after SASKTODAY.ca received a report of a huge fish dieoff incident in Meeting Lake near the Rabbit Lake area.

heat“Recentconditions.very hot weath er has almost certainly been a factor in the fish kills observed at Rabbit and Meeting Lakes,” the Ministry’s statement said.

The Ministry of Envi ronment has assured the public that fish kills are natural during the summer season and are not a cause for Summerconcern. kills, although unsightly, usually only impact a small portion of the overall fish population in the lake and rarely result in significant impacts on the fishery overall,” said the Ministry in a statement sent to SASKTODAY.ca.

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A plaque to honour veterans who served in the Afghan War was installed on the Cenotaph in North Battleford by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 President Gord Brown speaks at the ceremony. | Photos submitted

The Ministry has released a statement after a huge fish die-off at Meeting Lake.

Meeting Lake fish die-off likely natural: Ministry

Veterans and dignitaries at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 service to honour our Afghan veterans at the Cenotaph. More than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served in Afghanistan as part of the NATO International Security Assistance Force from 2001 to 2014, the largest Canadian military deployment since the Second World War.

“Summer fish kills oc cur occasionally, particu larly in shallower lakes, resulting from natural pro cesses and are not gener ally a cause for concern,” said the Ministry in the statement.“Summer fish kills are often caused by a lack of dissolved oxygen in the water. As water tempera tures rise, oxygen levels are depleted, especially in shallow areas of a lake.”

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Wind and precipitation also contribute to the death of fish as the water in the lakes lack the ability to be re-oxygenated.Anothercause of the drop in oxygen levels in lakes is summer algal blooms as plants in the wa ter also need oxygen.

The Afghan Plaque. Over the 12 years that Canada fought in Afghanistan, 158 Canadian soldiers died.

The sight of boats on the water is not as common as it was now that Labour Day weekend has come and gone. Check out Meota’s news on Page 12. |

The Ministry said that they have heard of the report of the dead fish in Meeting Lake, which is about 160 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.

They added that this usually happens during the summer season when tem peratures reach extreme

“At night, plants also consume oxygen in the water and can contribute to summer kill events, particularly in shallow areas of the lake and backwater bays,” said the statement.

Photo by Trudy Janssens

By Jon Perez SASKTODAY.ca

Veterans Honoured

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Resource teachers specialize in the science of education. They assist students who need help learning or those who may be at risk of not completing their education.

Resource teachers are responsible for eva luating the needs and challenges of their students. They do this by talking with their teachers, observing the child and assessing their performance in writing, reading, mathematics and other relevant subjects. Resource teachers use various tools to determine what the child finds challenging and if they only require help in a single subject or have a broader difficulty.

Accelerated education programs are intended for students who distinguish themselves from their peers in anexceptional manner in one or more subjects. The objective is to enrich a child’s school journey by offering them a faster work pace to nourish their curiosity, foster their success and prevent school dropout.

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to facilitate or improve learning. Resource teachers also assist the teacher and advise them on adapting their teaching methods to meet the student’s needs. Finally, resource teachers communicate with the child’s pa rents so they can provide appropriate sup port at home.

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The resource teacher then outlines a shortor long term intervention plan, depending on the targeted challenges. They help mo tivate the student by providing strategies

Academic acceleration isn’t always the best option for every talented student. Before enrolling, the child must assess their needs, intellectual potential, study habits and emotional and social maturity.

Whichever acceleration method you choose should respond to your child’s desires. For instance, it may allow them to rediscover their motivation and meet new challenges. However, it could complicate their educational journey regarding integration, coping and performance

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Artwork displayed at the Marketplace in Battleford by Evelyn Gardiner (above left) and Pam Beaver (above right). | Photos submitted

The Battlefords welcomes its newest author

Hon. Scott Moe, Premier, MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook 306-747-3422scottmoe.mla@sasktel.net

Miguel A. Fenrich at the launch of his book. Blue, at the North Battleford Public Library. | Photo by Brianne Hager

Matter protests in 2020, I was looking for a way to help people empathize with the reality of being a minority. I decided to use something as ‘simple’ as eye colour to understand how easily we hold preju dices. Hopefully, people use my book to realize how silly those prejudices can be,” he Fenrichsaid.spoke briefly on his upcoming novels, a his torical fiction/paranormal horror novel set to release in early 2023, titled The Homesteaders, and another untitled work set to release in summer 2023. They are expected to be published through Supernova Press, who will share more de tails closer to the release dates. He will return to the North Battleford Pub lic Library for a Meet the Author event on Sept. 28,

Hosted by the North Battleford Public Library, Fenrich’s debut novel, Blue, published by Supernova Press, shows a dystopian society where a browneyed supremacy movement has convinced the world’s brown-eyed population that people with blue eyes are lazy, weak, and inferior.

something different to of fer.If you find something you’re good at, keep doing it. It’s never too late!

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hosted by SaskBooks for provincial Book Week. Blue is available to read through the Lakeland Li brary system and is avail

publishing company based out of Battleford. It strives to be a modern, authorfocused publishing com pany and has just recently opened for submissions.

novel Blue as a 21st-cen tury Handmaid’s Tale and a grim reminder of what leads to hopefully,atsiretry.raceconversationssteppingandityenfromaffordattentionnoritiesinjusticenotties.thatfrommaid’swhen“Likedehumanization.MargretAtwoodwritingTheHandTale,Ionlydrewreal-worldatrocitieshaveaffectedminoriIwantedtodraw…onlyattentiontotheinflictedonmibutalsotobringtohowwecannottoforgetit.”HesaidhisstorystemshisdesiretoenlightpeopleabouttherealofhatredinoursocietytousehisnovelasastoneforbettersurroundingrelationsinthecounHedrewfromhisdetoforcepeopletolooktherealityofhatredand,inspirechange.“DuringtheBlackLives

able to purchase online at www.supernovapress. com and SaskBooks on line bookstore at www.sk books.com.

Two members from the Battlefords Art Club dis

Hon. Jeremy Cockrill, MLA for The Battlefords 306-445-5195office@jeremycockrill.ca

Ryan Domotor, MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford

306-893-2619domotor.mla@sasktel.netSeptemberisthetime to get outside and slow down in our Provincial Parks. Throughout September, parks are open for camping, guided hikes, and movie nights with games and crafts. Campers can save on campsite reservations for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights with a special BOGO offering. For more details on fall camping and to pre-register for fall special events, visit http://parks.saskatchewan.ca Fall Camping in Our Provincial Parks Growth That Works For Everyone 20220901_News Optimist Ad_Fall-Camping.indd 1 2022-08-30 3:39:26 PM #2B 11204 Railway Ave East (306) 445-5700 DO YOU SUFFER FROM RINGING IN YOUR EARS? DON'T LET TINNITUS HOLD YOU BACK WE CAN HELP YOU!

By Dona Lucas Battlefords Art Club

played their artwork at the Marketplace in the Battl eford Arena Aug. 26-29. I had the pleasure of viewing Pam and Ev’s art.

“I want to get books out into the world that are ur gent, powerful, and don’t shy away from what needs to be said, and that’s what we’re doing,” Miguel Fen rich, owner and publisher of Supernova Press, said. According to their website, Supernova Press is an indie

During the launch, Fen rich thanked the library for hosting the event and offered greetings and re marks from Rosemarie Falk, MP for BattlefordsLloydminster, who was unfortunately unable to attend. Reading from her official greeting: “Litera ture and creative arts have always been a means to not only entertain, but inspire others to reflect, share ideas and spur conversa tions. I applaud Supernova Press’ endeavour to spark discussions and encour age critical thinking in an effort to bring people to gether.”Fenrich describes his

The Battlefords wel comes its newest author, Miguel A. Fenrich, as Sept. 1 marked the book launch for his debut novel.

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Pam displayed her man dalas and alcohol ink art while Ev displayed her flowers and landscape paintings. Each artist has

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Cut Knife Country Lanes celebrated their athletes who were part of 2700 participants at Canada Senior Games in Kamloops Aug 22-27, that included the community bowling alley’s athletes of Blaine Reble, Marion Blaine, and Marion Ramsay. | Photo submitted

A number of youth pro grams have held or will hold registrations. Karate, gymnastics, two dance schools, after school pro gram co-ordinated with Unity Community Day

care, skating club and hockey are some of what is offered for our youth this coming fall and winter.

Long weekend sees boats leaving the lake

It was a pleasant sur prise this week to find the paper is coming on Thurs day afternoon, again. This is appreciated as every day news gets older.

School resumes and fall activities begin

Sept. 10, Unity Moto cross Club will be host ing the last Mid West Am series of the season at the track. Come out and enjoy some high-flying action, that includes a number of localWecompetitors.areluckyto be close to neighboring communi ties that are holding a host of fall activity upcoming in the weeks ahead which include: Sept. 10, Luse land Harvest Festival, and a back-to-school trade show in Wilkie; Sept. 16, Kerrobert is hosting a big celebration of their newly erected permanent lights at the football bowl and have a full slate of activity being held in conjunction with the grand opening.

Unity Public School students returned to class with some new paved path ways into and around their school, even one leading

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

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to keep the temperature in check. The winning foursome included Marcel Duhaime, Lorne Ferguson, Elisabeth Buchinski and Jerry Goodheart with a phenomenal score of 32. One of the VIPs of

respectable 39. Our golf course is still in beautiful shape thanks to our dedicated grounds keepers. Since road maintenance is paid for using gasoline taxes, how will going elec tric pay for this necessity?

With the restart of school, the town seems even busier these days as harvest is on the go, the Highway 21 bypass proj ect is nearing completion, fall activities are ready to begin or may have started already and the flurry of garden harvest processing and exchange is ongoing.

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though, it takes teamwork to keep our schools healthy.

The Richardson Pioneer Outdoor Recreation Park offer another outdoor op tion for pickleball, basket ball and ball hockey. Once the seasons change, the outdoor rink will be anoth er place for people to play..

Dry harvest weather is seeing the crops be ing brought in. Most of us know what each variety looks like but the field of “beans” south of Meota had most of us not know ing. I haven’t heard how the crops are turning out but expect some records may be set for high yields.

This long weekend is seeing many boats com ing in, so I hope everyone has a good time and plays safely, on the roads and on the water. The resurfacing of Highway 4, north of the city is coming along nicely and work will continue throughout September and October. This will include work on Highway 204 in the provincial park and other areas within the park.

The town recreation staff are in arena prepara tion mode as 3-on-3 hock ey is set to begin Sept. 27.

rior football. Keep an eye on their respective social media pages to know what games are on tap and watch for the always popular, Fri day Night Lights.

liar as principal and will now enjoy the leadership of Deanna Emond.

Sept 10 weekend will be busy at Unity Golf Club as they will play host to the annual Fun Day of Golf, Unity Miners fundraiser. The club championship will take place on Sept. 11. Tuesday fun nights and Wednesday men’s nights will continue for a few weeks yet as long as the weather permits.

Unity Minor Football has begun and so has War

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meet old friends again and see how well they survived COVID. Two tables of Canasta were played to end out the Sept.evening.1found three ta bles playing bridge in the Pioneer Hall in the city. First were Donna and Cle tus Scherman and second were David Sharpe and VernCanastaIverson.was played in the Do Drop In Friday eve ning with 18 players show ing up, so we had one table of six players. Top score went to Nestor Fransoo and Gwen Lacerte and second to their opponents, Dave Sayers and Stella Rendle, third were Bob Lesko and VernThereIverson.were 23 seniors golfers out at Meota Golf Course Sept 1. The weather co-operated again with enough wind

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

At Unity Composite High School, back to class also means extra-curricu lar activity has begun with volleyball practises under way. Traditional welcome week activity is always anticipated once school is back in session and this year probably more so than ever with the hope we are more pandemic protected and knowledgeable. Al

to some of the playground area. Sept. 9 the UPS SCC and staff team up to host welcome back family pan cakeSt.breakfast.Peter’s School has said farewell to Mr. Col

Sons of Norway members gathered Aug. 31 to play Norwegian Whist at the lawn bowling building in North Battleford. | Photo by Lorna Pearson

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The Sons of Norway gathered Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 31, to play Norwegian Whist in the lawn bowling building. High scores went to Vern Iverson and Vivianne Lesko. There were nearly two dozen folks gathered by suppertime, when they sat down to enjoy their annual corn roast and salad meal. Their annual meeting followed with president Arlene Walker, secretary Janice Morton and treasurer David Ottas. Various ideas came forth as to things the group could partake in. After three years of not seeing one another it was great to

the group was the ringer Elisabeth who was sinking the 10- and 15foot putts. The winners of the consolation event where Sandy McVitie, Yette Dasilva and Bernie Gregoire who posted a

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• Special Programs start in September and are now open for registration! To start the fall off, is 2BBOYS and our Music Program (Piano and Guitar Classes). 2BBOYS starts on September 12th, piano starts on September 20th and guitar starts on September 29th. This is a free of charge service to all members! You can register as early as now. Visit our website for more information and registration (www.bgcbattlefords.ca).

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

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

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The 2022-2023 School Year has begun, and we are so ecstatic to be offering our school year programs once again!

SATTLER: Robert (Bob) Sattler

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It is with profound sadness the family announce the passing of Bob Sattler of Vernon BC (formally Meota) at the age of 65 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Dar, daughter Nadine, son Rylie, step children; Shane and Carrie, and grandchildren; Malik, Kahlil, Hakim, Johiem, Liam, Ember, great granddaughter Athena, brother Harold (Jan) daughter, Lisa (Doug), Logan, Skyelin, Jace, son Shawn (Tasha), Nathan, Elyse, Lydia. He was predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Fred Sattler. Graveside service at Meota Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. September 14, 2022 followed by a luncheon at the Do Drop Inn in Meota.

Innovation Credit Union Saturday Program is also resuming each Saturday and will begin on Saturday, September 10th from 1:00-4:00pm (a hearty snack is provided). Membership forms can be found on our website at www.bgcbattlefords.ca. Can’t attend in person? Don’t forget to stop by the Club to pick up your ICU Saturday Program @ Home kit!

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

• September 6th – WELCOME BACK BBQ: All members and their families are invited to our Welcome Back BBQ hosted at our Main Site to help kick off the school year! BBQ starts at 5pm. Again, this is free of charge for our members and their families. We are so excited to meet you all!

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

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

CARD OF THANKS

FENRICH: With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Mrs. Loretta Fenrich at the Battlefords Union Hospital with family by her side on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the age of 64 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Father Millan Sajonas as celebrant. Interment followed at the Town of Battleford Cemetery. Loretta met the love of her life, George Fenrich and they were married on June 17, 1978. They had three children: Amy (Bruce), Daisy (Shane) and Vincent; and Loretta’s son, Louis Lavallee. She had 6 grandchildren who were the apples of her eye: Alana (Brandon), Ashiton, Alexas, Wayne (Krysta), Jasmine, and Hunter; also, her fury grandson, Cedric. Memorial donations in memory of Loretta can be directed to the Charity of Donor’s Choice. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium - Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

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• September 5th - CLOSED: Our office and programs will be closed for Labour Day.

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IN THE ESTATE of THOMAS BRADY, late of Livelong, Saskatchewan, ALLdeceased.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 23rd day of September, 2022.

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

• Continue to watch our Facebook page (BGCBattlefords), Instagram @bgcbattlefords and website (www.bgcbattlefords.ca) for more updates.

FUNERALOBITUARIESSERVICES

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

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

• 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!

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IN THE ESTATE of ISOBEL SHARON MOCKFORD, late of Evergreen Beach, Saskatchewan, deceased.

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MEETINGS

We are saying our bittersweet goodbye to this year’s Summer Adventure Day Camps. 8 weeks of so much learning, making connections, taking on small and big opportunities, trying out new things, and especially having lots of fun adventures!

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844

NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina SK, is now buying Organic & Conventional Wheat. For pricing and delivery please contact 306-5268117 or 306-751-2043 or grainbuyer@nutrasunfoods.com.email Liquor Permit Advertising Form (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 ) Notice is hereby given that Magic Lantern Theaters Ltd. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gamin Authority (SLGA) for a Special Use - Theatre Concert Theatre permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Capitol Theatre at 1091 101 St. North Battleford SK S9A 4B1

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Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d.

E Petitions signatory contact based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Saskatchewanto: Box Regina5054Sk.

S4P 3M3 SENIORSHOUSINGAFFORDABLE New easy access 2 bedroom unit in a four-plex, 6 appliances between $886 - $986/month Must be 55+ and make under $47,500 per household. or if disabled $54,600 per household. Call 900306-490-7414MelBlockon104thStreet battlefords humane society I’m pretty sure puppies can’t get any cuter than me, and I’m sure you’ll agree! I’ve got a pretty unique look with my ginger fur and bright blue eyes! steal the hearts of everyone that looks my way, so guaranteed you’ll love me too! battlefordshumanesociety.com love chatting up whoever comes into view, even the other cats! I’m a pretty small kitty, but I have a big personality! I adore cuddles and kisses and as much attention as you can give me. Come down to the shelter and meet me! Hi I’m Misty!Hi I’m Jenna! SPONSORED BY CHERRY INSURANCE & REGIONAL NEWS-OPTIMIST Classifiedskeepyouon the right track NEWS-OPTIMIST RegionalBATTLEFORDSTHE • Door‐to‐door• Carrier service• Total coverage • Personalize your coverage area FOR THE BEST COVERAGE IN THE COMMUNITY CALL NOW! 306‐445‐7261 NEWS-OPTIMIST RegionalBATTLEFORDSTHE Serving the Battlefords since 1908 WANTED GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM BUYERS purchasing all gold & silver bullion, jewelry, coins, nuggets, dust, scrap, pre-1968 coins, bulk silver, sterling +++ Numismatist purchasing entire coin collections & accumulations, Royal Canadian Mint coins, world collections, old $$$. +++ 250-8643521. FINANCIAL SERVICES Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca Announces its 13th ANNUAL PUBLIC FARM SALE 960 Valley (Saskatoon,RoadSK) Friday Sept. 16th 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday Sept. 17th 9:00am - 4:00pm TREES, SHRUBS & SHELTERBELTS For further information visit: gardencentre.comwww.lakeshore Integrity Post Frame Buildings SINCE 2008 Built ConcretewithPosts Barns, Shops, Riding MachineArenas,ShedsandMore Integritybuilt.comsales@1-866-974-7678www.integritybuilt.com I am currently PURCHASING single to large blocks of land. NO FEES COMMISSIONSOR Saskatchewan born and raised, I know land, farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way. Doug Rue, for further saskfarms@shaw.ca306-716-2671informationwww.sellyourfarmland.com FARMLANDWANTED NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 Public Notice is hereby given that NOMINATIONS of candidates for the offices of Councillors for Divisions 2, 4 and 6 will be received by the appointed nomination officers at the Municipal Office in Turtleford during regular office hours until Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office. Dated this 8th day of September, 2022 Kari Bauldic/Returning Officer NOTICEREADERSCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPER Source: News Media Canada IN PRINTEDTHEIRNEWSPAPER THE AUTOMOTIVE ADS

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objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season.

very person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objections(s).

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Email: brydenconstructionbrydenconstruct@xplornet.cawww.andtransport.caMooseJawToday.com/MooseJaw-Express.comseekingf/tmotivatedjournalist/sportsreporterimmedi-ately.Vehiclerequired.Goodbenefits.Formoreinformationemailjritchie@moosejawto-day.comwithresumeandcoverletter.

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Regional News-Optimistsasktoday .caPage 14 - The Battlefords, Thursday, September 8, 2022 Sell land By Tender Want to buy land? Search all available liStingS by rm on mySaSkfarm com contact grant at 306-227-1167 or email to mySaSkhome@ gmail com CENTURY 21 Fusion MYSASKFARM.COMSELLYOURLAND,GETTOPDOLLAR AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.comNOTICESRENTALSANNOUNCEMENTS&LEASES/NOMINATIONS

• Can be on call for emergency situations;

• Must demonstrate knowledge in personal growth, addictions, family violence, suicide, parenting and other relevant issues affecting First Nations communities;

• Facilitate workshops on various topics for communities.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act;

WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR RESORT VILLAGE OF AQUADEO

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box Attention:S0MBattleford,1270Saskatchewan0E0MarleneBugler

• Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required;

• Must have work experience assessing families and children;

• Monitor the prevention program budgets.

This will be a Permanent Part-Time position. We are looking for a candidate who:

Details will be discussed upon hiring.

• Be prepared to work flex hours to supervise and assist with evening community activities.

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR – PREVENTION SERVICES 1 POSITION

• Services to families in need of support to prevent children coming-intocare;

• Must demonstrate an understanding of the inter-generational impacts of residential schools on First Nation families and communities;

• Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset;

• Provide support to Local Advisory Committees.

• Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time.

This is a contract position and wages will be based on experience and certificate level.

• Must demonstrate ability to facilitate workshops;

• Work in partnership with Battle River Treaty 6 Health Services wellness and addictions workers.

Attention:aquadeoadmin@gmail.comorfaxto:306.386.2544BettyStephan/CAO

Please send resume with cover letter by September 30, 2022 to:

• Ensure community based activities include culturally relevant activities.

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• Attend Local Advisory Committee meetings in each community.

• Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required;

• Community development;

• A clear criminal records check and vulnerable sectors check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW;

• Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to work in the counselling and social services area with families and children;

• Must have a University Degree or Certificate from a recognized postsecondary institution and training in various human services fields that would benefit First Nations communities;

We are searching for an individual for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator.

• Has a minimum Grade 10 Education;

FAMILY SERVICE WORKER (SOCIAL WORKER) 3 FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION

• Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children;

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

• Computer skills are a position requirement;

• A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW;

• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS

• Services to children-in-care;

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency providing child welfare and family services to four First Nations. Moosomin, Mosquito, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services with Kanaweyimik.

• Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family support services;

Career Opportunity

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Is available to begin work and training in October 2022.

The Resort Village of Aquadeo by email to:

The following is a general description of a Family Service Worker (Social Worker) position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Attention:S0MBattleford,1270Saskatchewan0E0MarleneBugler

• Has or is working towards or willing to work towards obtaining the “Small Water Systems Certificate” OR “Level 1 Water Treatment Plant Certificate”;

• Must have a valid Saskatchewan driver’s licence.

• Must have a valid drivers licence.

• Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and family files, etc;

At First Student, our School Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve. We are your friends, family, and neighbours! workatfirst.com 306.445.6660 We are proud to offer: Competitive Wages • Flexible Hours • Free Training We are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. 71 5th Avenue, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 DO MEANINGFUL WORK WE’RE HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Job2022/2023OpportunitiesSeason•CANTEENPERSON • PART TIME POSITION FOR SORTING & PENNING Call Brian 306-883-2168 to apply. SASKATCHEWAN’S BEST ONLINE news-optimist RegionalBATTLEFORDSTHE Serving the Battlefords since 1908 SASKTODAY.ca 892-104th Street | North Battleford | 306-445-7261

Application deadline is September 15, 2022 at 5:00pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumes by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik com. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

• Must maintain a positive, healthy lifestyle;

• Is available to do routine water treatment plant backwashing & maintenance as required;

• Will report directly to the Head Water Treatment Operator, CAO and Council;

The following is a general description of an Activity Coordinator – Prevention Services position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This is a full-time, permanent position.

• Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time.

• Resides in or near the Resort Village of Aquadeo and can provide own transportation; and

• Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of First Nations family systems;

• Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to ensure families are receiving services;

• Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems;

• Intake services;

• Computer skills are a position requirement;

• Can be available 7 days a week to perform daily water testing;

• Coordinate community based wellness activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Work in partnership with local community programs/services.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the human services field.

• Child abuse investigations;

• Must have work experience counselling families and children;

• Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Social Work;

• Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset;

• Attend Inter-agency Committee meetings in each community.

• The Family Service Worker is directly responsible to the Supervisor and/ or Executive Director;

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• Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics;

Application deadline is September 15, 2022 at 5:00pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumes by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Career Opportunity

That Public Notice of the above be issued at Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan dated this 8th day of September, 2022

Mayfair and District News

are even being combined in Leoville district, which is earlier than usual. Yields look good. The prices per bushel aren’t that great but farmers don’t have any con trol because of the world market. There is supposed to be snow in the third week of October and stay ing for all winter. Ouch. That would be not what one would like to have, but we will wait and see.

but made for a beautiful ceremony in Delfrari Park in Maidstone as Natasha (Donovan) and Matt Say ers of Paynton exchanged vows. Congratulations and happiness closeabouttoreiki.cialhumansistice.ingshealingagroomsstoneusMeganinMoreareetarypeeled.nessesbethisofpyHealthwatchFacebooktoatus.thiswillMaidstonealways.Gymnasticsbestartingupagainfallafteratwo-yearhiTosignup,pleasegoMaidstoneGymnasticspageandkeepforameetingnotice.MaidstoneCommunityCommitteeishaptoannouncethefestivaltreeswillbehappeningNovember.LetterswillgoingoutsoontobusisokeepyoureyesDonations(monoritemsforauction)greatlyappreciated.detailswillfollowthenextfewweeks.(byRhinehart)KassidyDoepkertellsZoobyKassinMaidisexpanding.Fallareavailableatlargercapacity.EnergyandenergyreadarehernewestpracSheworkswithdogs,startingtopracticeonandoffersspepricesonpet-parentShelooksforwardteachingthecommunitythebenefits.Holdyourlovedonesandstaysafe.

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In the last week we’ve seen harvest get into full gear, experienced another heat wave, heard of fires near and far and watched an extremely tragic crime unfold. Our sincere condo

Public Notice

The September long weekend brings most of the

Linda Klimm, Chief Administrative Officer

Sept. 3 was indeed hot

For further information, please contact: Amanda Huskins, Adult Basic Education Coordinator, North Region Gregory1-306amanda.huskins@northwestcollege.ca2345116Kwong,AdultBasicEducation Coordinator, South Region 1-306gregory.kwong@northwestcollege.ca9375142 www.northwestcollege.ca

The horticulture soci ety in Spiritwood had a successful show with 34 entrants this August. Presi dent Roberta Wasden said despite heavy hail and rain earlier in spring and sum mer, this show was a real crowd pleaser. The entries were down from other years, but the houseplants and flowers stole the show. This is not a common event in small towns, so good for Spiritwood in keeping up thisOksanatradition.Panchuk (nee Stolkako) formerly of Mayfair is proud of all three of her children’s ac complishments in rodeo. The family resided on a small ranch near Pike Lake (near Vanscoy) while the children were interested in horses. Oksana now lives in Saskatoon. Twenty-fouryear-old Fayth Panchuk is sitting first place in the CCA rodeo standings thus far. The CCA finals are in Saskatoon at Prairieland Park Oct. 20 to 23.

ABE Level 2 Instructors require a bachelor degree and experience in training adults in literacy, life skills or employment readiness.

Please take note that pursuant to the Public Notice Policy Bylaw No. 94/2005, Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Blaine Lake #434 intends to consider a route change on a proposed irrigation project to cross Township Road #424 (Grid 781), SW 31-42-06 W3m, NW 30-42-06 W3m, between NW 30-42-06 W3m and NE 3042-06 W3m and crossing the land at SE 30-4206 W3m. A more comprehensive diagram of the proposed route change may be viewed at the office during regular business hours Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

ers, oilfield workers and locals who came to assist.

By Kathy Utri Correspondent

lences are extended to the loved ones of the deceased and injured victims this pastMikeweekend.and Greg Don ald lost 200 acres of crop to a fire south of Waseca. Maidstone Waseca and District Fire Department is grateful to the many farm

If you have any Maidstone area news, please let me know. Email duwell@sasktel.net, text 306-893-7378 or phone 306-893-2799.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Blueberries add to the northern economy

North West College Call out for: Substitute Instructors

ABE Level 3 & 4 Instructors require a Bachelor of Education and must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Saskatchewan teaching certificate

Any person claiming to be adversely affected by the proposed route change or that person’s agent has the opportunity to be heard at the next regular meeting of Council to be held on September 20, 2022 at the RM Council Chambers located at 118 Main Street in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan commencing at 10:00 am. Written submission may also be submitted prior to Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 4:00 pm.

Here is a write-up Oksana texted to me for this paper. “When Fayth

If you are interested in becoming a substitute instructor with North West College, please submit your resume, including which geographical areas you are interested in, to nwrccareers@northwestcollege.ca

In the great north coun try where I’ve been for the last few days there is suddenly an abundance of blueberries, so I’m in seventh heaven. As of last year, the First Nation peo ple have been selling an ice cream pail for $50 and the buyers aren’t complaining about the price. Many pick ers are in the forest where the low bush cranberry trees grow, also yielding decently.With the nice weather holding out, people riding quads is common in resort places. In the Chitek Lake forest and farther north the trails are impeccable for summer riding and great snowmobile trails in the snow thus taking the outdoor enthusiasts up to Meadow Lake country and Big River area. The 12th annual memorial quad rally for Aaron Boyer of Chitek Lake is slated for Saturday, Sept. 10 with registration from 9 a.m. to noon costing $20. Rider prizes are $1,000, $500. and 300 and there is a 50/50 draw, a draw for a Harley Davidson refrigerator and many door prizes to be won. For more information call Eugene at 306-961-1951 or Clent at 780-871-1833.Farmerscan be thank ful for nice weather we’ve been experiencing for at least the past three weeks. Many places in Saskatche wan have broken high tem peratures records. Crops

accomplishment requiring hard work and dedication to the sport of rodeo. Rybecca had qualified for breakaway roping. Dallyn qualified for roping, steer wrestling and team roping. Fayth’s siblings did the CCA rodeo this year, but Rybecca sold her seasoned horse partway through the season and rode young ones, so did not make it to the finals. Her brother Dallyn hurt his knee on his way to making the finals, and because of this injury he was forced to quit this year.“Proud gramma is Helen Stolkako of Saskatoon.”

For those of us compro mised by smoke, heat and grain dust, indoors was the best bet this week.

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Maidstone and District News

accessible to sit and learn in your pyjamas.

North West College is seeking substitute instructors for Adult Basic Education (ABE) programing within our region.

university and college stu dents into the studying and thinking mode. So much education now is online that it seems like it’s easily

The same day another crop fire was burning near Del mas. Air quality warnings have been issued in our area due to smoke from Alberta and U.S. wildfires.

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“Along with her sister Rybecca and brother Dallyn, they qualified to attend high school rodeo finals in the United States. This was a huge

Hardworking Fayth Panchuk has been winning big at rodeos. | Photo courtesy Oksana Panchuk

Early Sunday evening this past long weekend, seagulls are enjoying the peaceful waters and beach as the orangish sun is slowly setting in the distant forest. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

was in high school rodeo she won three saddles at the Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association finals. She won Canadian high school rodeo finals while in Grade 10. She qualified every year that she competed in high school rodeo to go to the national finals that were held in Wyoming. Fayth has already won approximately $10,000 while displaying her skills.

Families that pray together may not stay together!

God is described as fire. It can heal and comfort as well. We cannot have just affirming words from God but also words that burn and have the force of a hammer that breaks rocks. (Jeremiah 23:29)

By Raymond www.accordingtoed.comMaher

hide. God fills the heaven and the Earth. (Jeremiah 23:23-24) Some encourage others to forget God and His word and instead fol low vain hopes because it is what they want to hear.

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times of complex divisions and strife. Lawrence Olivi er stated living is strife and torment, disappointment, love and sacrifice, with periods of golden sunsets and black storms.

The world Jesus was born into was one of divi sion and strife. Sin divided people from God and one another. Yet, in joy and love, Jesus went about His ministry of God, absolving sins, healing sickness of body and mind, and raising to life several people held in death. All the while, he was enduring hostility against himself by Satan and sinners. He endured opposition from his fam ily, his hometown, and other religious leaders who wanted him crucified. Yet, Jesus willingly endured the cross for all sinners.

God’s words faithfully express what God has pro claimed: He, the Lord, is at hand, not some far away God from whom we can

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There is a view that Christian families and congregations are full of peace and easy agreement. However, in my experi ence, Christians are not above friction and dis agreement escalating into family fights or congrega tionalSomedivisions.readers will be troubled by family feuding and the division of father against son and son against father. Sometimes it is brothers who cannot get along. Likewise, women can experience tension between a mother and a daughter, a mother-in-law and her Peacedaughter-in-law.isanidealstate of family and congregational life, but both families and congregations can have

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Jesus clarified that he did not come to Earth to give peace but to bring division. People would be divided in families as to

his identity. His person and ministry would set people at odds with one another. (Luke 12:49-53) Was Jesus the Messiah or Saviour from God or just a rabbi from Nazareth? Did He bring the true word of God, or was He a false prophet?Inthe

Old and New Testaments, the word of

In both Testaments, many trusted God and His word. They form a cloud of witnesses to show us our need to endure and trust God and His word when we are experiencing peace, especially when facing divisions and strife. Peace makes us feel secure, but division and strife cause us to take a stand for God’s word and Jesus, the found er, and perfecter of our faith. We will either take up our cross and follow Jesus or ignore or reject Him and God’s word.

Pastor Melvin Bartley

So, let’s not grow weary or fainthearted but endure in faithfulness to Christ in all division and strife and in times of peace.

It is not surprising that many despise God’s word and follow their desires boldly, claiming that they will be alright and no disaster shall come upon them. This is because they have no fear of the storm of God’s wrath coming upon those who have paid no attention to His word in the latter days.

Ben Hosegood of Borden played on the Saskatchewan team in the 15U Ray Carter Cup held in Saskatoon. The team earned a bronze medal. | Photo submitted

Borden and District News: Athletes excel

Above, stooks are in place and, below, the site of the Borden Threshermen’s Club threshing day is ready to welcome visitors Sept. 24. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

men’s Club were busy on a hot afternoon Aug. 31 bind ering and stooking sheaves for their annual threshing day to be held Sept. 24. Driving the JD420 trac tor was Stew Walton and manning the levers on the McCormick binder was Ruben Rempel. Stooking were Ruben, Stew and Mel Brooke.Demonstrations will be held at the site two miles north of Borden starting at 10 a.m., with a parade at noon. There will be demonstrations, plowing and threshing going on throughout the day until 4 p.m. Then it’s off to Bor den Community Centre for a roast beef supper starting at 4:30 p.m. with tickets on sale at 4 p.m. in the Friend ship Club Room. The mu seum will be open from 3 to 6Benp.m.Hosegood of Bor den plays for the Sask.

Hylke Van Der Walt displays the medals he won at the Canadian Masters submittedinChampionshipsAthleticRegina.|Photo

Columbia defeated Que bec 4-2 in the gold medal game.

At the 47th annual Ca nadian Masters Athletic Championships in Regina July 29 to 31, Hylke Van Der Wal of Radisson cap tured six medals in the 80-89 age category. He won three golds in 200m, 200m long hurdles, 2000m steeplechase, a silver in long jump and a bronze in 400m.The Borden Thresher

played Manitoba in the bronze medal game, go ing on to win 7-2. British

his team and one of his highlights was a three-run home run when the team defeated British Colum bia 10-4. Saskatchewan played against Quebec in the semifinal with the game tied 0-0 after seven innings. Quebec then had an eighth inning home run to win the game. The Sask. team Ben played for then

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Five Giants baseball team and Aug. 25 to 28 he was chosen to play on the Sas katchewan team in the 15U Ray Carter Cup in Saska toon. An ID camp was held June 11-12 in Regina and a top 30 camp in Moose Jaw July 23, where the final se lections were made for the two Saskatchewan teams. Ben played third base for

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5 facts about the Canadian trucking industry NATIONAL TRUCKING WEEK September 4 to 10, 2022 HAFFORD 110 Highway 40, (306)Hafford549-2166 Thank you for keeping this country moving.

4. Over 450,000 Canadians are employed in the truck ing industry. This con tributes over $24 bil

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After two years of dis ruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian truckers have been at the forefront of public awareness.

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take the time to thank a trucker in your life for everything they do to keep the Canadian economy going.

3. The value of goods carried by trucks each year is higher than that moved by sea, air and rail combined.

been working with gov ernments and industry leaders to promote man datory entry-level truck er training programs. By providing a clear path for entry into the industry, the CTA hopes to attract new drivers while increasing safety on the

2. Over 10 million trucks cross the U.S.–Canada border every year.

National Trucking Week takes place from September 4 to 10 and celebrates truckers and the integral role they play in keeping stores stocked with food and goods of all kinds. Here are five facts about the Canadian trucking industry.

To address the shortage, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), which represents the trucking industry in Canada, has

1. Ninety per cent of con sumer products and foodstuffs are shipped by truck.

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