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Fined $3,000 for improper storage of firearms By John Cairns
In general, this latest and final court appearance for Stanley was low-key compared to his trial and acquittal of second-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of Colten Boushie on Aug. 9, 2016, on Stanley’s property. Notably, the Tokarev pistol handled by Stanley on that date was not covered by the firearms charges before the court Monday. As Stanley and his counsel Scott Spencer entered the courthouse from the back, members of Boushie’s family shouted “murderer” at him again as he walked in. In court, it was noted during the submissions by Spencer and by Crown prosecutor Chris Browne that the proposed sentence was on the higher end of the range. Spencer also noted the rifles involved were “typical rural rifles,” not assault rifles. He told the judge Stanley regrets ever owning a gun, and “has no desire to own a gun ever again.” Continued on Page 3
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Gerald Stanley appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday for sentencing on a charge of improper storage of firearms. His lawyer says Stanley regrets ever owning a gun, and “has no desire to own a gun ever again.” See Page 3 for more. Photo by Averil Hall
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Stop! Don’t put that plastic bag in your recycling bin Staff As of April, plastic film/stretchable plastic is no longer a recyclable material and residents in North Battleford and Battleford are asked to put all items made out of stretchable plastic into the black garbage bin instead of the blue recycle bin. Loraas Environmental Services, which has the contracts to pick up recycling with both the City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford, has indicated it is no longer ac-
cepting stretchable plastic. The City of North Battleford has also issued a news release stating a flyer is available online https:// www.cityofnb.ca/residents/ waste_recycling/curbside_ program.html, at City Hall and at the Waste Management Facility. Copies will also be included in the utility bills, starting May 1. The city will also be starting a fun engagement on social media with prizes to win. Stretchable plastics include: Plastic grocery bags,
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The last act in the Gerald Stanley legal saga happened Monday afternoon in provincial court in North Battleford, as he pled guilty to one count of improper storage of firearms. The guilty plea covered one count involving six non-restricted firearms found at the Stanley property on Aug. 9, 2016. One other count, covering one restricted firearm, was withdrawn by the Crown at the conclusion of sentencing. The Crown and the defence provided a joint submission on sentencing, calling for a $3,000 fine, a 10-year firearms prohibition and a mandatory weapons forfeiture order. That joint submission was accepted by Judge Bruce Bauer in imposing sentence. A $900 victims surcharge was also imposed. The indication from his counsel was that Stanley would pay the fine that day.
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Gerald Stanley fined $3,000 for improper storage of firearms Continued from Page 1 As Bauer began imposing sentence on Stanley, the Boushie family members and supporters who were inside the courtroom got up and walked out in disgust with the sentence. Jace Boushie, Colten’s brother, told reporters outside there was no justice. “We have no closure, I don’t think we’ll ever get that closure,” he said. “Apparently you can get away with murder and remain silent, have a lawyer.”
He added it was “very upsetting – it hurt to see him again, you know, to see him walk freely. If that was me or any other Indigenous person that was standing trial for murder or any kind of gun charges, we would be on remand. We wouldn’t be out walking freely in street clothes, smiling around, we’d be sitting in jail clothes incarcerated.” Meanwhile, Mary Baycroft, who had attended most of the Stanley court proceedings, seemed
relieved the proceedings against Stanley were now concluded. “We’ve known him for quite some time,” said Baycroft of Stanley, explaining he had bought their quarter of land years earlier. “Gerry Stanley has been a very decent man. What else can I say but pray that everything will turn out right. And it’s too bad of a thing that happened to Boushie’s family. I just regret all that, too.”
Above, Gerald Stanley and his lawyers arrive at the back of the courthouse Monday. Right, Jace Boushie, brother of Colten Boushie, was visibly upset following the sentencing of Gerald Stanley for improper storage of firearms. Left, a friend of the Stanley family talks to Regional Optimist/ News-Optimist reporter John Cairns. Photos by Averil Hall
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Humboldt in our hearts Following is the text of remarks made in the House of Commons Member of Parliament for ReginaWascana Ralph Goodale on Monday, April 16: Since a week ago last Friday, hearts have been aching in Saskatchewan, tears have been flowing, shock and trauma have gripped an entire province, prayers have been uttered by the faithful of every possible creed – as the cruel reality settled in that a terrible highway crash had devastated the Humboldt Broncos hockey team. Twenty-nine souls were on the Broncos bus on that drive northeast to Nipawin to meet the Hawks in an SJHL playoff game on April 6th. Twenty-three were great young hockey players, aged 16 to 21. Two were coaches, plus the trainer, the statistician, the play-byplay broadcaster and the bus driver. Sixteen lost their lives, including 10 players. For the other 13, their lives have been profoundly changed. Young people for the most part - they were fit and strong, smart, talented, working hard to pursue their passion for hockey, living their dreams. They were the pride of their families and their home towns, and the pride of the families with whom they were billeted away from home, and their teachers and mentors and coaches, and the Broncos organization that tried so hard to look after them. The pain hit hard in Humboldt, and in nearby Saskatoon. And in eight other Saskatchewan towns. And in Winnipeg. And in eight communities across Alberta. But the anguish knew no bounds. It swept the province and the country. After all, this is Canada. Despite the calendar, it’s still mostly winter. The hockey playoffs are in full swing. And hockey – in large measure – shapes our lives. There’s hardly a family anywhere in Canada that would be unfamiliar with those buses taking thousands of our kids, somewhere, almost every day to play hockey or some other sport they love. So this was a tragedy that really struck home. For most of us, it was personal, hitting right where we live. It extended into the United States and Europe, and rippled around the world from Uganda to Australia and back to the high Arctic. It engaged rapper Drake and golfer Brooke Henderson and Her Majesty the Queen, and thousands, maybe millions more. Everyone wanted to connect and help with their prayers and gestures of solidarity. We left our sticks out on the doorstep. We wore jerseys. We still are. There were editorials and heart wrenching cartoons. Tonnes of people raised money and gave money. They played road hockey and pond hockey and floor hockey and regular hockey. Some started marathons. Some sold stickers. Some wrote songs and poems. Others sent flowers to the vigils, memorials and funerals … still ongoing. Thousands of people are attending – to be together to share and support. There are cards and letters, posters, banners, videos, miles of ribbons on everyone’s lapel, messages on Twitter, Facebook, InstaGram and SnapChat. From the smallest Novice or Atom or Peewee team ... to the top of the NHL, the entire hockey community worldwide brought awareness and compassion and understanding about how big and painful this situation was, and is.
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The outpouring of interest and concern is likely unparalleled. It’s a way to show we care. It is basic human kindness. That too is what defines us. And everyone affected says “thank you” for that. Together we say thank you to the first responders, RCMP officers, firefighters and paramedics from Nipawin, Tisdale, Melfort, Zenon Park and other places who were on the scene of that horrific crash - doing probably the hardest work of all. Thank you to the emergency medical teams in the local hospitals, and to the STARS air ambulance crews who flew them there, and the medical staff at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Thank you to the trauma teams and the grief counsellors and the victims services people who continue to provide aid and comfort, and will for a long time to come. And to the teachers and school boards and community volunteers who work with young people to help them especially come to terms with what has happened. We hold in our hearts all the bereaved and troubled families and friends of the victims. The City of Humboldt and the entire Broncos organization. For the injured and suffering - for Brayden, Bryce, Derek, Graysen, Jacob, Kaleb, Layne, Matthieu, Morgan, Nick, Ryan, Tyler and Xavier … we pray for healing and recovery, and for hope replacing despair. And for those we cannot see again - gone far too soon - we pledge always to remember your zest for life, your skill and talent, the joy you brought into the lives of others, and the potential you represented of the best of Canada. Rest in peace and abiding love to: Tyler Bieber from Humboldt; Logan Boulet from Lethbridge; Dayna Brons from Lake Lenore; Mark Cross from Strasbourg; Glen Doerksen from Carrot River; Adam Herold from Montmartre; Darcy Haugan from Humboldt; Brody Hinz from Humboldt; Logan Hunter from St. Albert; Jaxon Joseph from Edmonton; Jacob Leicht from Humboldt; Connor Lukan from Slave Lake; Logan Schatz from Allan; Evan Thomas from Saskatoon; Parker Tobin from Stony Plain, and Stephen Wack from St. Albert. 3 You will forever be heroes in our eyes and in our hearts. The “goodness” of your lives and the “kindness” of so many people now sharing your loss will help a grieving country find strength, and rekindle hope. Deep condolences from the government and the Parliament and the people of Canada.
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I should have been in church, praying for pipelines It was Sunday morning. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had just met with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and British Columbia Premier John Horgan, laying down the line for Horgan that this pipeline will be built. This pipeline, of course, is the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project. But after watching the live press conferences afterwards for Notley and Trudeau, I wonder if perhaps it would have been more useful sitting in church, praying for pipelines. I know my mom would think so. While Trudeau talked tough, and talked about investing in the line itself,
From the top of the pile By Brian Zinchuk Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net I came away from the experience thinking that precious little had changed, that Horgan is going to be just as obstinate, and that he did not receive the metaphorical beat down so many pro-pipeline people thought he deserved. In the pipeline wars, the Trans Mountain campaign was not won on this battle. Indeed, it hardly
counted as a skirmish. I don’t think anyone truly believes the British Columbia government’s “use every tool in the toolbox” stance has changed one iota. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe sure doesn’t. The next day he shared a National Post story on how the federal government promises $4.1 billion
lost, and their families, we want to ensure that this program is created and structured so that players and their families get access to the support they need in a timely and responsible way,” said SJHL President Bill Chow. “You need respected partners to make that happen. With MNP’s and BD&P’s guidance on setting up the program’s structure and administration, I know it will be able to help meet both immediate and long-term needs.” Near-term, the SJHL is focusing the program so that support reaches all SJHL players, families and billets who are working through the trauma caused by the Humboldt Broncos’ accident. Because of the outpouring of generosity, there may be opportunities to extend the program’s reach in the long-term. “Hockey is family — players, coaches, families, billets and communities are all connected. That’s
why the SJHL Assistance Program is for all players, families and billets across the SJHL,” said Chow. “Looking forward, we want to use this program as a platform to support players, possibly even beyond this league, so they can be healthy, resilient and make a meaningful difference in their communities.” The SJHL has also announced a joint effort with its official clothing supplier 22 Fresh to begin selling #HumboldtStrong t-shirts at Co-ops (and online through 22 Fresh), with proceeds going to the SJHL Assistance Program. More details on when the t-shirts will be available in stores will be provided soon. Updates on this initiative will be shared through SJHL.ca and @ CoopCRS. Individuals and organizations looking to donate to the SJHL Assistance Program can visit www. sjhl.ca/sjhlassistanceprogram.
SJHL sets up assistance program Submitted The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has announced they are finding trusted organizations to assist in setting up the structure for the SJHL Assistance Program. Announced last week, the program aims to provide well-administered support to players, families and billets in overcoming the trauma from the Humboldt Broncos’ accident. The law firm Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer, as well as leading accounting and consulting firm MNP, has agreed to provide initial guidance on setting up the program. The assistance program has already received early funding support from Co-op, with 78 retail co-operatives and Federated Co-operatives Limited together donating more than $525,000. Other organizations and individuals have contributed $765,000 through SJHL.ca. “In honour of those
for B.C. infrastructure. Moe commented, “So the Trudeau government plans to withhold $62 million in green infrastructure funding from Saskatchewan because we are refusing to impose a job-killing carbon tax. “But they just gave $4.1 billion for infrastructure funding to B.C., whose NDP government is blocking construction of the Trans-Mountain pipeline. “Is the Prime Minister actually serious about getting the pipeline built?” It likely would have been unrealistic to expect Horgan to have simply caved at the Sunday morning meeting with Trudeau and Notley. At the head of a government propped up by the Green Party, every day his job is on the line. If he loses their support, he’s done as premier. You also don’t get to be premier or prime minister without being alpha male or female of their domain. So now we have to see if Prime Minister Trudeau is truly the Alpha of Canadian politics, or not. His idea of taking some sort of financial position in the pipeline, along the lines of what Notley was talking about a week ago, is not necessarily a good idea. In fact, many people in the oilpatch, capitalists all, absolutely cringe at the concept. Warren Wal-
degger, CEO of Estevanbased Fire Sky Energy, tweeted, “Kinder Morgan doesn’t need public money, they need predictable governance. The Trans Mountain Pipeline has been approved... or has it?” Government doesn’t need to run pipelines. We have very competent companies who have done so for many decades. What happened to government ownership of SaskOil and PetroCanada? Gone, a long time ago. And look at how they have done since? PetroCanada was bought by Suncor. The roots of Nexen are found in SaskOil. SaskOil, as a Crown, would have never become a Nexen. (The last I checked, Nexen no longer had a presence in Saskatchewan, either, having abandoned its roots.) Pipelines used to be approved and built in a few short years, not the better part of a decade from proposal to scratching dirt, if ever. This is not rocket science, folks. There is nothing new here. It does not take more time to study a pipeline than to fight a world war, especially if that pipeline is following an existing right-of-way. Trudeau is not the only one to blame here. The Stephen Harper Conservative government allowed this ridiculousness to get
out of hand during its watch. There is absolutely no reason that Northern Gateway or Energy East were not proposed, built and completed before the end of their mandate. The Conservatives allowed pipeline approvals to get hijacked, bloated and effectively impossible. The Trudeau government has just followed on, allowing two projects to die because they didn’t suit the Liberals. We need a reset, all right. We don’t need more pipeline regulation. We need it streamlined. And we need projects built. Tens of billions of dollars have fled the Canadian oilpatch as a result of this. How do we fix this? The next federal government needs to run on the idea of a reset. Northern Gateway was approved and Energy East should have been. Invite the original proponents to start construction the month after the new government takes power. Approve several LNG projects and their associated pipelines, too. Get this country moving again. Maybe then we can stop going broke with continual deficits. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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Community Champion of Mental Health Nominee Carol Johnson receiving her nomination gift from committee member Judy Lavoie. On May 12 at the Dekker Centre, the Battlefords Chapter of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association (RPNAS) is having the 9th Champions of Mental Health Gala and Awards. This annual event recognizes businesses, community members and mental health employees working in the Battlefords to improve the lives of those affected by mental health concerns. The Champion of Mental Health Employee recipients for 2018 are Cindy How, RPN, Nursing Unit Co-ordinator, and the Ward 5 nursing staff of Battlefords District Care Center. Shown receiving notification of this award is Cindy How with some of her staff, Kathy Lee, Facility Manager, Jenna Foster, Assistant Facility Manager, and, from the RPNAS, Carol Dyck, Judy Lavoie, Lucy Bendall and Cathy Watson.
Lisa Chapman, Child and Youth Mental Health Social Worker, is 2018’s Mental Health Employee. She is receiving her nomination gift from Lucy Bendall RPN, committee member, and Dianne Lauritzen, Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, Child and Youth Services. Photos submitted
Gord Brewerton, publisher, receives a nomination gift on behalf of the Battlefords News-Optimist/ Regional Optimist for Champion of Mental Health Supportive Employer from Lynda Shynkaruk, Champions of Mental Health committee member. the award is for a business or individual who makes a positive impact on mental health in our community. Photo by John Cairns
Living Sky: $653,000 less funding than last year By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
Despite the overall increase of provincial funding toward education compared with last year, Living Sky School Division is receiving less funding than last year. According to the 201819 provincial budget document, Saskatchewan’s school divisions will receive $1.87 billion in operating funding for 201819, a $30 million increase over last year. There are 28 school divisions in the
province. “Living Sky School Division is very pleased that Premier Scott Moe is committed to keeping his promise in his leadership campaign,” Living Sky board chair Ronna Pethick said last week. Pethick also thanked Moe and Minister of Education Gord Wyant. Last year, 2017-18, the province funded school divisions with $54 million less than 2016-17. In 201718, Living Sky received $3.2 million less from the government than the previous year. The division also
had a cash deficit of $2.8 million, making for a deficit, chief financial officer Lonny Darroch said last year, of approximately $6 million. The total funding Living Sky School Division will receive from the government for 2018-19 will be $59,700,516. The number is $653,000 less than last year. Most of the decrease, according to board chair Ronna Pethick, was due to decreased student enrolment. The division keeps track of how many students are
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The pupil-to-teacher ratio is a measurement that accounts for the number of educational staff (including teachers, student services, and career guidance staff) per student. The logic is the lower the pupil-to-teacher ratio, the more time, theoretically, staff can dedicate to each student. The pupil-to-teacher ratio takes into account more than average class size. It isn’t to be confused with average class size. Increasing the pupilto-teach ratio last year resulted in the division needing 16 less full-time teaching positions. However, no teachers were laid off due to retirements, resignations, and former staff moving to other school divisions. In 2017-18, the division reduced its number of EAs from 185 in 2016-17 to 163. Regarding the perception of fairness of the provincial government funding education according to student enrolments, Pethick said, “I would say it’s fair, and the province would certainly say that it’s fair, and the Ministry of Education would say that it’s fair.” Amalgamating school boards was an idea previ-
ously discussed between government and school boards to save money, but Pethick said discussion surrounding the matter has stopped. Pethick also said the division is not prepared to draw from its reserves. School boards used to be able to set their own mill rates, which Pethick said would allow the division to advocate locally. Taxpayers were able to directly see what they funded. Approximately 40 per cent of the division’s students are First Nations, Pethick said. Education funding for First Nations students who live onreserve is paid for by the federal government, while provinces fund First Nations students who live offreserve. Further cuts to education, as was seen last year, don’t appear to be in future plans. “I think [decisionmakers] clearly heard this past year that education is important and is one of the most important things they can do because we’re educating our youth to be tomorrow’s leaders.” “Our priority is our students,” Pethick said of Living Sky School Division.
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Battleford town council notes: April 2018
Old St. Vital Church, town hall bricks, cannabis rules By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
The following are highlights from two Town of Battleford council meetings in April. The town received a proposal from the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association, in which the association expressed interest in setting up a museum in the old St. Vital church. In a letter to the town from Michael Waschuk, Waschuk said he wanted the museum to be located in the Battlefords given the region’s surveying history. The Battlefords and District Museum and Heritage Board expressed interest in housing artifacts and displays pertaining to surveying history in the church. According to Museum Manager Bernadette Leslie, the town would be removing the pews, some structural work would have to be done on the building, and the remains of the priest (who is buried in the location) would need to be removed and relocated.
Cannabis update: Zoning bylaws pertaining to cannabis sales have passed. A first reading of the bylaws were approved in March, and second and third readings were approved after no one came for a public hearing. Rules include a retail outlet must be 150 metres from schools and playgrounds, and signs for retail stores and grow operations cannot contain any images. The Town has been allowed one retail outlet. It is unclear where a cannabis shop would be, although a location could potentially be downtown or off the highway northwest of town. Council will make a decision at a later date. More details are available regarding the process of restoring Town Hall’s brickwork. Structural engineering company JC Kenyon developed recommendations for work, including preparing detailed drawings, assistance with evaluating the bidder’s qualifications, reviewing mock-ups, coordinating meetings, inspections of the work, and a warrantee review after a year. Fees for the work are $15,500 plus travel costs. Brad Taylor of JC Kenyon wrote after the company completes the above work, the town could ten-
der the masonry work to be completed in the summer of 2018. Depending on who is doing the work and the size of the crew, the brickwork could take two to three weeks. Chief administrative officer John Enns-Wind wrote Taylor’s outcomes have been on time and on budget, and “the net effect for the town has been significant due to the accuracy of his findings.” The Battlefords and District Museum and Heritage Board Museum sold 447 cash calendars, which exceeded expectations. The new waste transfer station is operational as of Wednesday, April 18.
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United Church to host ‘Embracing the Spirit’ By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
To encourage discussion amongst women about faith, the Third Avenue United Church is hosting their second annual ‘Embracing the Spirit.’ “The purpose is to get women to understand culture and traditions of dif-
ferent faiths and get to know people on a more personal level,” says organizer Shannon Lindgren. The event will feature speakers who will talk about Indigenous, Muslim and Hindu faiths. ‘Embracing the Faith’ runs Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and snacks are provided the first day, and breakfast on Sunday. There will also be an ecumenical church service. Lindgren said last year the event had about 70 registrants, and there is still room. Women can register by phoning Barb at 306-4458171.
About 70 women attended last year’s ‘Embracing the Spirit.’ Photo by Raj Hathiramani, R&J Photography
RCACS #42 Air Cadets host zone effective speaking Submitted On March 24, #43 Royal Canadian Air Cadets were the hosts to the Zone 1 effective speaking contest. Zone one consists of air units from the Northwest area. Those who competed this year are from 107 Saskatoon, 601 Macklin, 186 Lloydminster, 365 Biggar, 702 Saskatoon and 43 North Battleford. Each level of the effec-
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tive speaking competition consists of a five-minute prepared speech and a twominute impromptu speech. Each competitor is allowed to choose a topic from a list produced by the air cadet league of Canada for their prepared speeches. They compete in their unit for a chance to compete in the zone competition, then on to provincials and ultimately nationals. The top two competitors this year will advance to the pro-
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Even though it’s a wintery “spring” day, a large group of artists came to work on their art. Some members were sketching, working in pastels and watercolour. At lunchtime we BATTLEFORDS ART CLUB watched an instructional video by Jan Kunz, Painting a Watercolour Portrait from a Photograph. May 8 the club plans to paint or sketch as a group – still life with a spring theme. Members are encouraged to bring items for that day. Featured artist: Vickie Angel Scheler
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Third place, Sgt Shelby Pontes of #43, second place F/Cpl Robinson from 601, and first place was WOI
Shah from 107. WOI Shah was last year’s provincial winner who placed well in the national competition.
Front row, left to right, Sgt Pontes, WOI Shah, F/Cpl Robinson with the rest of the competitors, back row, left to right, F/Sgt Montgomery, Cpl Dhil-Stevenot, Cpl Rown, F/Cpl Bazin, F/Sgt Sim. Missing is Cpl Oyedokun from 702. Photo by Capt Joyce Ptolemy
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Allison Hawryliw, right, winner of the $1,000 Previous Purchaser prize in the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation’s 2018/19 Monthly Lottery, receives her cheque from Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation executive director. “Allison is a faithful supporter of BUH Foundation and we are pleased to give something back to our Previous Purchasers. We know not everyone wins the cash, but you never know when it might be you! We also never know when it might be one of us that need the medical equipment purchased through fundraisers such as the Monthly Lottery and therefore, we thank you for your support. We are all winners when healthcare is enriched,” says McGuire. The next draw will be made on Friday, April 20, for the $1,000 Early Bird prize. Deadline to be eligible for this draw was Friday, April 13. Tickets are $110 each and may be ordered by calling 306-446-6652, stopping in at the foundation office at BUH or going online at buhfoundation.com. Cheques may also be mailed to Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Photo submitted
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Realtors Biographies Karen McMillan
Archie Robinson
Tracy Voigt
Jayna Hannah
Kevin Menssa
Donna Ray
Brian Lampitt
Gregg Sheppard
Karen is a full time Realtor that is dedicated to providing the best service possible. She goes the extra mile to assist her clients, whether they are first time buyers, repeat clients or people relocating. Buying and selling a home can be the largest single transaction a person makes and Karen’s high level of professionalism ensure proper representation. Karen’s main concern is the satisfaction of her clients and customers. Call Karen if you want to be assured of the finest Real Estate service available. Her track record as a consistent top producer speaks for itself. ®
I decided to change my career path and become a realtor in 2014 and haven’t looked back. Since then I have gained experience in helping clients find or sell the perfect property and have learnt that listening to my clients needs and being available is vital to the real estate process. I work tirelessly on my clients behalf to ensure the whole process can go as smoothly as possible. Recently completing my course to become a Associate broker, I look forward to a long career in this profession. As a lifelong resident of the Battlefords, I can put my insider knowledge to work to find the right property in the right location. I throughly enjoy what I do and would love to help you with any real estate needs in the future!
Born and raised in North Battleford, I am proud to say that I have stayed close to my community, making Jackfish Lake my permanent home since 1999. I share my life at the lake with my wife, Jaela, who is an elementary school teacher at EMBM, and our daughter, Jade, who attends High School and spends her free time at the dance studio. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, water sports, golfing and skiing. I bring with me 20 years of business experience and public relations, with the management of our successful family store, Phoenix Source for Sports. I am excited to be keeping my roots in the Battlefords and joining a well-established real estate agency that hosts a group of top quality agents with extensive experience.
Brian Lampitt was born and raised in the Battlefords area. Brian is the general manager for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Battlefords office. Brian has been a licensed Realtor® since 1987. Brian resides in Battleford and is involved in community activities. Brian is licensed to trade in all areas of real estate and looks forward to helping you with all your real estate needs.
Originally from Ruddell, near the Battlefords, I am proud to have been a resident of the Battlefords area for the majority of my life and career. I am a licensed Realtor® and Broker® for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Battlefords. I work in all aspects of real estate including the Jackfish-Murray Lake area, where my wife, Lillian and I are residents. Over the years I am pleased to have been involved in organized real estate, previously serving as President and member of both The Battlefords and Saskatchewan Associations. I would be more than pleased to discuss buying or selling properties with previous clients and always welcome new clients.
I have lived in the Battlefords and area for over 25 years, and for the past 7 years, my finance, Chris, my daughters, Taryn and Tayla, and I have called Jackfish Lake home. We love spending our time on the water together, in the gym, and on the softball field! I received my Degree in Commerce in Human Resource Management from the University of Lethbridge in 2007, and have a strong business background in Marketing and Advertising. I look forward to using this knowledge and experience in my career in Real Estate and I am excited to build new long-term relationships with clients, coworkers, and peers! Trusted source for all of your real estate needs now and into the future!
Donna was born and raised in North Battleford. Her well established background in the financial sector, having completed a successful career with Innovation Credit Union coupled with her passion to pursue her professional interest into the world of real estate has provided her with the necessary skills to assist both buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. She has been praised for her enthusiasm, patient approach, and special attention she gives to her clients.As your Realtor she will have the answers and ensure your Real Estate transaction is as seamless as possible! Her clients satisfaction and best interests are paramount. Her mission is to provide professional prompt service to buyers and sellers with the goal of exceeding her clients expectations!
Gregg was born and raised in the Battlefords. After a successful NHL career he moved back home and commenced his second career in real estate in 1983. He has volunteered with several organizations including minor hockey, Kinsmen and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoys helping people with all their real estate needs.
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• Bungalow, Pelican Point, overlooking Murray Lake • 936 sq. ft. • Single attached garage c/w direct entry • Recent improvements, paint, flooring • 4 bedrooms/2 baths • Call Donna Ray at 306-441-9173
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Remember: It’s always quilt o’clock somewhere! By Patricia Geddes
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Members of the Rivers’ Edge Quilters met for their regular meeting on Friday, April 6.
Plans for a Fab Gab Day using graduated ombré fabrics will be held on Thursday, April 19. A sample of fidget items for seniors or special needs
children was shown by one of our members for everyone’s information. A representative of KidsFirst Battlefords spoke to us about the pos-
sible need of comfort quilts for some of their clients. Numerous amazing projects were displayed for the Show and Tell portion of our meeting.
Quilters cut with hope, stitch with grace, quilt with dreams, bind with laughter, and share with love. We welcome new members.
Quilts for Battleford Legion
At the Battleford legion on April 9, Tim Popp presented members of the Legion with quilts. The quilts, made by an organization called Quilts of Valour, are for veterans, anybody who served in the military, and others, whether they be in militia or regular force, or RCMP. Above left, pictured left to right are Gene Anderson, Ronald Falcon, Hazel McCabe, Derek Miller, Imre Pallagi, Thomas Schwab, Bob Tannahill, Al Trudeau and Ruth Trudeau. Above right, Derek Miller receiving his quilt from Tim Popp. Photos by Josh Greschner
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A History of Bows and Arrows At the outset, I must give credit to Roland Bohr of Canadian History Magazine for his wonderful account of the history of bows and arrows. He did a superlative job. Circa 1876. Near Delmas, Saskatchewan (as it would come to be known), Little Wolf, a young man of the Plains Cree, was learning how to hunt buffalo with bow and arrow. His father, Deer Runner, an experienced buffalo hunter, was his mentor and teacher. Little Wolf and Deer Runner could hear the thunder of a large herd of buffalo in the distance. Suddenly, a small herd of about 50 shaggy beasts, came up over a rise. Little Wolf’s heart pounded and his stomach heaved. But only for a few moments. He was a warrior of the Plains Cree and courage was their trademark. He quickly gained his composure. “Go after that three year old,” shouted deer runner. “Get up close. Stay clear of the bulls; they can turn on you and gore you. Quick, my son. Go!” The Plains Cree were magnificent horsemen. Little Wolf raced towards the herd, directing his pony with his legs only (this left his hands and upper body free). His mount clocked speeds of nearly 50 kilometers an hour. Little Wolf cornered the three year old. He was 15
feet from her; he nocked an arrow and drew the bow to his chin. At 80 pounds of draw weight, he could put an arrow right through a buffalo. Only a strong man could draw a bow of this weight. Deer Runner shouted, “Closer, closer.” Little Wolf moved in closer. He was only 10 feet from his quarry. “Closer, closer, my son.” Little Wolf steered his pony within five feet of the buffalo. “Now, Little Wolf, now!” It’s not common knowledge, but firearms were not a big improvement over traditional weapons for many years since they were introduced to First Nations people in the late 18th century. Rather, they were useful additions. Firearms were noisy and notoriously unreliable until the mid-nineteenth century. Indigenous archery is thought to have appeared on the western plains around 250AD, and possibly earlier in other regions like the great lakes and the high Arctic. Bows and arrows were made of materials found in each region. Algonquin and Iroquoian people crafted long bows from hardwoods – ash, black locust, hickory, elm and ironwood. These bows were very powerful. They were called self-bows because they were made from a single piece of wood and were as tall as
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Sinew is much stronger than wood under tension. When the matrix dried, it clung tightly to the wood and pulled the bow into a reflex, which added more power and elasticity. The power of any bow depends on its draw weight. The draw weight of the plains people in the 1800s was between 40 pounds and 80 pounds. Other tribes in North America had bows that were far stronger. In the plateau area of the Rocky Mountains, the During the 1700s, the plains Salish, the Kutenai the NezPierce people began to use horses. The and made bows from shorter bows allowed greater the horns of the bighorn sheep, manoeuvrability on horseback. which they sinewShort bows and highly trained backed for greater strength. But they horses became the standard for took the art of buffalo hunting. sinew-backing a step farther. A thin strip was cut along the outside of each did not grow tall enough horn. This spiral material from which to make long was straightened by boilbows. Regardless, the ing. The strips from each short bow was extremely horn were joined in the powerful and could bring middle of the grip. They down a 2,000 pound bufwere then covered with falo. Bows of the plains animal sinew on the back Indigenous people were made exceptionally strong of the bow. These bows by employing a technique were very strong because known as sinew-backing. both horn and sinew are Long fibres of the buffalo, stronger than wood. They elk or deer sinew were were also very accurate. glued (glue was made Modern day archers using from buffalo hooves) to horn bows have competed the entire outside of a successfully in tournabow where most of the ments against archers tensile stress occurred using modern bows made when the bow was drawn. of fiberglass and known for their accuracy. During the 1700s, the plains people began to use horses. The shorter bows allowed greater manoeuvrability on horseback. Short bows and highly trained horses became the standard for buffalo hunting. The famous English explorer, David Thompson, related that the short plains bow was a fearful an average man. Subarctic people like the Swampy Cree on the west coast of James Bay and Hudson Bay made long bows out of softwoods – birch and conifers like black spruce and tamarack. These bows were not as strong as hardwood bows but they were strong enough to bring down game at close quarters. The Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains used a short bow because trees generally
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weapon in the hands of a skilled archer. Thompson learned from an Indigenous man that, before European traders arrived, battles had taken place between the Assiniboine, Blackfoot and Parkland Cree against the Shoshoni. The Cree warriors’ bows, made from tamarack, were as tall as a man but were not nearly as effective as the Shoshoni bows, which were shorter but made of better wood and covered with buffalo sinews. Their arrows covered a lot of distance. The outcome of these skirmishes was predictable. As strong as the plains peoples’ bows were, there were bows much more powerful. The Spanish conquistador, Narvaez, who unsuccess-
Bows without arrows are, of course, of no use. The artisans who fashioned arrows were as skilled in this endeavour as they were in crafting bows. Bows are of high importance, of course, but the critical component in hunting or war was the arrow – especially the arrowhead. Before Europeans arrived in the 16th century, First Nations people used a wide array of materials to fashion arrowheads – wood, bone, antler, horn, copper and various types of stone. Stone, including chert, flint and obsidian, was highly prized and traded over great distances. Stone in the hands of a skilled arrow-maker had edges sharper than iron arrowheads. The disadvantage of stone arrowheads under constant use is that they Bows are of high importance, soon lose their of course, but the critical sharp edges. Also, when a component in hunting or war stone-tipped arwas the arrow – especially the row hits a hard target, it is likely arrowhead. to break. European fur traders fully attempted to colonize recognized the demand Florida in the early 16th for steel arrowheads and century, faced warriors manufactured them at with bows and arrows. An their trading posts until accomplice, Cabeza de they were mass-produced Vaca, described the battle. in Europe. Steel arrowArchers using bows as heads were not as sharp as thick as a man’s arm shot stone but they were sharp arrows that penetrated arenough to do the job. In mour. The warriors could addition, they were much shoot an arrow 200 paces more durable than stone. with deadly accuracy. Strong, straight, cured and Cabeza de Vaca, a soldier dried willow is preferred in Narvaez’s battalion, for archery shafts. They saw an arrow penetrate a are fletched with the poplar tree to a depth of feathers of birds of prey – six inches. The Spaniards hawks or sustained heavy losses. Continued on Page 19
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The English long bow, the Floridian thick bow, and the Mongolian bows could put an arrow through armor at 200 paces with deadly accuracy. The Plains Cree could bring down a bull buffalo with one arrow. Such was the legacy of bows and arrows.
Continued from Page 18 owls, for example. Three feathers are glued equally apart at the top of the shaft – about 120 degrees between each one. The degrees between each one added together make about 360 degrees. Fletching keeps the arrow straight and true – on a straight trajectory. Regardless of the type of bows were strung with sinew which was exceptionally strong and resilient. It had to be strong to handle the draw weight of 130 pounds, and more. Genghis Khan was the greatest warrior-leader and general the world has ever seen. Between 1206AD and 1277AD, he laid claim to 13 million square miles of territory. It is certain that he could not have accomplished this mind-boggling feat without the tens
were laminate, recurved and made out of local materials. My sources of information for this essay tell me that the draw weight of the Mongol bow was between 100 and 160 pounds and could hit a target 350 yards away. MonThe English longbow was boys, training essential in defeating the French gol to be warriors, in the 100 Years War. Arrows were required to practice daily from could pierce armor and the age six. longbow’s range was far greater The English longbow changed than the French crossbow. the course of history. It was first firing six arrows a minute. used by the Celts in Wales Warriors were expected to around 1180AD. It was carry two bows, a longer not used by the English bow and a short bow. They military until the 18th were also required to carry century. The longbow was two quivers and at least 60 essential in defeating the arrows. French in the 100 Years The Mongol bow was War. Arrows could pierce an extraordinary piece of armor and the longbow’s range was far greater than engineering. The bows of thousands of superb horsemen and archers at his command. Steeped in one of the great horse-cultures of the world, Mongolian warriors could ride backwards at full gallop
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the bows I made would qualify as a junior long bow. I made it from a perfectly formed red willow, rubbed bacon fat into it (on a whim – no good reason), and strung it with white carpenter’s cord. I made arrows out of straight, green willow and “cured” them over a campfire. Then I headed for the bush with a full arsenal – sling shot, spear and bow and arrows. Then it happened. My mother bought me a light weight fiber glass bow with a ten pound draw weight, and a quiver and three commercially made arrows. I was in heaven. I spent many hours and days with my friends target practicing, and hunting rabbits, gophers, and partridges. Bows and arrows became essential for the survival of the Indigenous people of North America, both for hunting and making war. The Great Plains First Nations were superb horseman and excellent archers who hunted buffalo. The English long bow, the Floridian thick bow, and the Mongolian bows could put an arrow through armor at 200 paces with deadly accuracy. The Plains Cree could bring down a bull buffalo with one arrow. Such was the legacy of bows and arrows. Today we engage in competitions (in tournaments) and hunt with fiberglass compound bows. Thousands of people world-wide belong to archery clubs. It is a wonderfully challenging and satisfying endeavour. (Sources: Canadian history magazine; National Geographic (Exploring History) Internet – Mongol horsemen, Mongol archers; Internet; English longbow). Photo credit (Canadian history magazine)
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Medstead farmers seeing a strange spring By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent
While spring itself officially begins on the 21st of March, in conjunction with the equinox, as Canadians well know, the true weather of the season oft comes far later. With Medstead being well north of 50 degrees latitude, the cold, frost and ice are much more prevalent than those lower in latitude. Saskatchewan is a province with a strong agricultural focus, and the RM and Village of Medstead is not exempt from this statement. Farming is a noble line of work, contributing to the province’s and country’s national economy in a very large way. It does,
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however, exist in a niche environment given all of the risks to the potential crop. These vary from pests, to drought, to flood, to frost. Within the blessing of the parameters that allow for the flourishing of crops, the region of Medstead farms everything from pulses to cereals. As we are now well into April, the issue of prevalence for this season is undoubtedly the literal tonnes of snow yet to melt on the hectares of field within the area. According to Glenn
Schmidt, Agronomist at Cavalier Agrow in Medstead, it is not quite yet time to worry. Schmidt notes that if there is still snow on the ground by the 10th of May, that there will be cause for concern, however notes himself as a believer of averages; that with time, matters will even out. Schmidt notes that, as an average taken over the last 50 years, seeding earlier does produce higher yields. In order for seeding to be conducted, the ground must be dry, meaning the snow must have melted and the soil had time to lose its moisture to the sun. Schmidt does note that while these weather patterns are not recently typical, it is not an unheard
of phenomenon. That being said, the agronomist does note that this level of snow cover is abnormal for the last 10 years. Two representatives at the Farmers Distress Line, one a shift worker and the other, Ms. Thorson, noted an increase in calls to the line this year. That being said, as the statistics for this year have yet to be analysed in any detail, these calls cannot be entirely attributed to late spring induced stress. There are many Medstead locals who note significant differences between this and the previous year. Cereal farmers would typically be seeing sprouts by this time of the year, whereas those
with pulses would see less pressure to keep to the calendar. In general conversations with local farmers and their families, the general consensus is that there is quite a limit to the actual stress. Numerous folk indicate that the angst is more easily attributed to excitement to get to work, and not a concern for the crops themselves. Many have noted that it is typical to forget how often nature does throw curveballs to the farming community. Though the agronomist notes that later seeding can induce an uptick in pests, it is still the lesser of two evils, and much preferred to a drought. Schmidt also notes that canola and peas
flower into the hotter period and could possibly be affected more. With that in mind, the overwhelming sensation is a calm demeanour to the situation. Though there is worry, it is not defeatist by any stretch. Instead, Medsteaders keep to their beliefs that things will work out, and that ultimately, things will even out. The calm found amongst the locals in the face of what could be a scary prospect to someone new to farming, shows well the resiliency of spirit of the workers as well as the trends of intergenerational farming, where those now doing the work know that they have made it through before and will continue to do so into the future.
Medstead rallies in wake of Humboldt tragedy By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent
In the wake of the recent tragedy that saw numerous injuries and deaths of 16 Saskatchewan sportsmen, the ripple effect of the loss to the province was felt throughout the population. Often times, after a tragedy strikes, people are left feeling helpless. It is at these times that folk are faced with a fork in the road, one where the choice is to either simply exist in the after effects, or to take action. Thankfully, Medstead is a community of strong people with the heart and energy to take the bull by the horns and step up. This fundamental goodness was made apparent on Sunday, April 15, when the Medstead and District Recreation Association (MADRA) hosted a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Village Hall. According to Cheyenne Orange, Secretary of the
Organizers and workers of the fundraiser showing their support for the Humboldt Broncos. Photo by Corrina Murdoch
Association, it was Merv Seidle who made the call to action at the MADRA meeting just four days prior. Seidle notes that, aside from being involved in the hockey community for his whole life, he had no vested interest in the mat-
ter. Nonetheless, posters advertising the event went up on Thursday and donations for supplies trickled in, including the pancake mix and the sausages. Ready at 8:10, the doors to the fundraiser were open from 8:30 to noon
on Sunday and saw a turnout of roughly 175 people. The event was on a by donation basis and served fruit, muffins, pancakes, sausages and warm beverages. Organizers note that folks came in waves, and each person donated roughly $30. According to Seidle, the funds are to be
allocated to the Humboldt Broncos and to Stars Ambulance. Nine volunteers worked the kitchen, feeding the numerous people who came from Glaslyn, Leoville, Spiritwood, and, of course, Medstead. At the tail end of the event, people who were not necessarily involved
in the process kept doing what they could, stacking chairs, wiping up, gathering garbage. The spirit of community and support that was thick in the room showed the true best of humanity, its ability to empathize, support, and after the worst has happened, continue to act its best.
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Stellar season for Wilkie wrestling programs By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
Over the last few years, the McLurg Broncs high school and The Gorilla Factory club wrestling teams have made their mark in the province. However, after a campaign that was highlighted by a national gold medal for August Bayliss, even coach Chris Kent had to take a step back and reflect on what the clubs had accomplished this season. “We’ve been pretty lucky here,” Kent said. “Usually we’ve had someone be in the mix to medal over the last few years, but to do that with a small school of 142 students and a community of just over 1,000 people in it is really impressive.” Bayliss, who is from Denzil, captured a gold medal this past weekend at the U17/U19 Canadian Championship in Edmonton as he stood on top of the podium in the Under 19 men’s Greco-Roman 71 kilogram category with a win over Jakob Dormaar from Wetaskiwin, Alta. “August went up against guys that are currently competing in U Sports all year long and I think that really helped him out a lot as he made his third trip to the nationals,” Kent said of Bayliss, who will be competing for the University of Regina Cougars this fall. “He’s a really coachable kid that’s always evaluating his approach and making changes. August is one of those guys that got to the level that he’s at through hard work, and I think that’s something that our younger athletes can look up to.” Bayliss’ gold medal performance was the icing on the cake for what was an excellent year for wrestling in Wilkie, which included the bantam boys team winning a provincial championship in Saskatoon last month. “That team is made up of guys in Grades 6, 7 and 8, and we’ve really been building towards something over the last five years since they started training together,” Kent said. “The guys are at the top of their game when it comes to that level and they pretty much dominated that event. Our girls’ team had a strong showing as well, and I think you’ll see them making a strong run on the provincial scene in the next few seasons as they get more experience.” With those results,
coupled with a bevy of individual medals at the provincial club championship and high school provincial championships last month, Kent is eager to see what’s in store for wrestling in Wilkie over the next few years. “One of our main goals is to come away with a team banner, especially at the high school level, as that’s a major accomplishment for a community like ours as we go up against the bigger centres that obviously have a much larger talent pool that they can draw from,” Kent said.
“We’re seeing a lot of kids getting involved and coming into the gym on a regular basis, even though the season has come to an end. Everyone’s trying to get better all of the time and they are also involved in other sports throughout the summer, which is something we try to encourage them to do.” With that said, Kent does plan to take some time off for himself in the coming weeks. “I’m going to have a marshmallow square at some point and take everyting in,” Kent joked.
August Bayliss stood on top of the podium in Edmonton this past weekend after winning a gold medal at the U17/U19 Canadian Championship. Photo courtesy of Chris Kent
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There will be a different look behind the bench for the Battlefords Sharks when the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League campaign begins. The team announced Monday morning that Kelsey Harder and Doug Milne will be the head coach and assistant coach respectively for the upcoming season, with their first official tasks being involved with the running of this past week’s spring camp. “It’s been exciting here over the last couple of days as we get started,” Harder said. “It’s been great to see the talent on display here at the rink this week and it really helps us set a base for where we want to be when the season gets underway. “I thought the season
was over but we’re right back into the swing of things once again,” Milne joked. “It’s been a lot of fun here this week and to see the amount of work that the girls put in at camp has us both excited for what’s ahead. Gary Berggren was the head coach of the Sharks for the last two years, with Rachel Trach and Will Tupper serving as his assistants. Harder, who is a former player with the Saskatchewan Huskies, has spent the last four years as coach with the Saskatoon Comets program. This past season she led the Bantam AA Comets to a quarter-final run in the North Saskatchewan Female Hockey League playoffs. “It’s been a pretty cool change for me as I’ve made the transition from playing to coaching,” Harder said.
Newly appointed Battlefords Sharks head coach Kelsey Harder and assistant coach Doug Milne watched over the action at the Civic Centre Tuesday during the team’s annual spring camp. Photo by Lucas Punkari
“I’ve brought a lot of the values that I learned from the coaches that I had when I was a player to my role behind the bench. “The biggest focus for me is to make sure that the girls have confidence out on the ice. You can draw up all the X’s and O’s you want on the board, but it’s the players that make the decisions during the game.” When asked what kind
of team she likes to have, Harder stressed having a balanced approach. “A lot of it depends on the personnel, but I wouldn’t say there’s a preference to having an offensively minded team or one that’s stronger on defence,” Harder said. “I like to have a team that’s fast and aggressive in limiting the time and space for the other teams, along with making chances for
themselves when they have the puck.” A longtime coach of minor hockey in Turtleford, Milne spent this past season as the head coach for the Battlefords Sharks Midget AA program. “Teaching kids in general and watching their skills grow over time is the biggest thrill for me as a coach, and I think that’s the same for everyone no matter what level they are
at,” Milne said. “Obviously the higher you go the more challenging the coaching aspect gets, but I’m looking forward to it.” Harder and Milne have a good base to build off of following this week’s spring camp, which saw 58 players take to the ice at the Civic Centre. “We’re essentially using this week as an ID camp for who we’d like to have back in the fall for our main camp,” Harder said. “It’s also allowed us to get to know the veterans who are planning to be back next year, which gives a nice head start towards the summer when we sign players. “It’s always good to have choices and we certainly have a number of players we can pick from based on what we’ve seen over the last couple of days,” Milne added.
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Staff A packed crowd at Affinity Place in Estevan were witness to the most dramatic game of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final Tuesday. After the hometown Bruins took a 3-1 lead in the third period, the topranked Nipawin Hawks clawed their way back to force overtime, where Kenzie Arnold scored a shorthanded goal to give the visitors a 4-3 win. Logan Casavant led the comeback big with two third period goals, including the game-tying marker with 3.6 second left in regulation. Brandon Arnold had a goal and an assist to pace the Hawks, who took a 2-1 series lead thanks to Tuesday’s triumph, while Declan Hobbs made 29 saves. Hayden Guilderson potted home a pair of goals for the Bruins, who also recieved two-assist performances from Kaelan Holt and Jake Fletcher Zach Goberis had the other goal for the hosts, while Bo Didur turned aside 41 shots. Both sides were back in action Wednesday night in Estevan for Game 4 of the final. The result of that contest was not known as of press time. The best-of-seven affair for the Canalta Cup will resume Friday in Nipawin. If needed, the Bruins will host the sixth game Sunday. A seventh and deciding contest, if required, will tke place at the Centennial Arena Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Steinbach Pistons have knotted up their Manitoba Junior Hockey League final series with the Virden Oil Capitals at two following a 4-0 win in Virden Monday. That best-of-seven affair, which will see the winner take on the SJHL champion in the Anavet Cup for a spot at next month’s RBC Cup national championship in Chilliwack, B.C., resumes Thursday in Steinbach.
Former Battlefords North Stars forward Tanner Nagel will be going up against a familar foe in the semifinal round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. The Mossbank product, who was traded from the Lethbridge Hurricanes to the Swift Current Broncos in January, will be going up against his old team in the Eastern Conference fi-
nal starting Friday in Swift Current. Having made it to the semifinals last year with the Hurricanes, where they lost in six games to the Regina Pats, Nagel was dealt to the Broncos as part of a blockbuster deal on Jan. 9. In the deal, the Broncos also acquried overage forward Giorgio Estephan and Edmonton Oilers goaltending prospect Stuart Skinner. Meanwhile, the Hur-
ricanes picked up overage starting netminder Logan Flodell, forward Owen Blocker, defenceman Matthew Stanley and highlytouted rookie forward Logan Barlage. Nagel has dressed in all 14 post-season games for the Broncos and has a goal and two assists. The Broncos advances to the Eastern Conference final with a seven-game opening round triumph over the Pats, who will be
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final matchup. Buziak, who was dealt to the Royals from the Regina Pats in December for former Yorkton Terriers forward Jared Legien, had a goal and an assist in 11 playoff games. The Western Conference final is slated to begin Friday with the Americans going up against the Everett Silverips, with both teams looking to win their first ever WHL championship.
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were the first cowboy musical group to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first to headline in Las Vegas casinos. The current group’s configuration is part of a continuous and uninterrupted 84-year existence in which they have accumulated more coveted honours and awards than anyone in Western music. Current members include Roy Rogers Jr (Dusty), Tommy Nallie, Ken Lattimore, John Fullerton, and Bruce Hoffman (fiddler). The group has historically been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Western Music Association Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame among others. The Smithsonian Institute named them as “National Treasures.” The Pioneers are known around the world for their unique three and four-part harmonies. According to their “trail boss,” Tommy Nallie, who joined the group in the 1980s, “We are honored to be returning to Canada in 2018, and visiting different cities. We had Western Canadian tours in 2015, 2016, and 2017. We were Parade Marshalls for the Calgary Stampede in the 1990s.” Nallie said “Every concert is pure cowboy music packed with our timeless hits, solid western swing
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EMO training coming up By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
The Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee (BCCPC) held a successful perogie and ham supper along with a silent auction on Friday, April 13 in the Community Centre. Winning the 50/50 draw of $121.50 was Craig Tkazcyk of Borden and winning a small freezer full of food was Tasha Larner of Borden. The many items donated for the silent auction were bought by those in attendance and the committee thanks every business or individual who donated to the freezer raffle and the silent auction. Upcoming on April 20 and 21 is an EMO basic training course that is free for anyone wishing to be part of an Emergency Measures Organization in your community and we need to be prepared for emergencies. The Borden Friendship Club is providing the coffee and noon lunch on Saturday. On Sunday, April 22, the Borden Friendship Club is hosting the Magic City Chorus, a chapter of the Sweet Adelines in Saskatoon. The Friendship Club singers will also provide a few musical item sand there will be beverages and cookies at the break. Admission is by donation and the proceeds will be going to the Borden Volunteer Firemen. Borden Lions and the Friendship Club will also be presenting cheques to the firefighters to aid them in their renovations of the fire hall. The work has already started on the addition to the south end of the fire hall, with Scott Sutherland clearing off the topsoil and the foundation being laid.
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More than 45 from Borden and Radisson attended the Speers Dinner Theatre on April 13-15, when the Speers United Church and Speers Recreation Board put on the play Larceny and Old Lace. The meal was excellent and the comedy with two acts was very comical and well acted. The Riverbend Chamber of Commerce is holding a Spring Small Business Expo in the Borden Community Centre on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with many home based businesses in attendance along with the Village of Borden and The Chamber of Commerce having tables. Admission is free and there will be door prizes and 50/50 draw and lunch will be available. For more info call Tina at 306-827-2361. At Borden School the students are heading in to badminton playoffs with the juniors, coached by Mrs. Baylee Kauk, starting round 1 on April 17 at VCA, round 2 on April 19 at Rosthern and round 3 on April 21 at Martensville. The senior players, coached by Mitch Luiten, start playoffs April 25 at Martensville, April 28 at Warman and Regional on May 5 at VCA. Mrs Yuskiw, the librarian at the school, has a Spring Reading Challenge ongoing, where the students have a card with A-Z for authors and numbers relating to the Dewey Decimal system. Every time a student reads a book by an author or according to Dewey system, they cross it off until
they have a line across then enter a draw. The Borden Friendship Club held their regular and annual meeting in their Club Room on April 11 at 7 p.m. After O Canada, a moment of silence was held to remember the Humboldt Broncos. For entertainment the Rempel family will be singing at the April 25 potluck supper. Winners at the Kaiser tournament held April 10 were Dianne Rawlyk and Mel Wasylyshin and low hand was Florence Neufeld. The next Kaiser will be April 24 at 7 p.m. The nominating committee of Audrey Baker and Brenda Tumbach presented the nominations for the officers and committees for the ensuing year and after no nominations from the floor the following were elected: president Eileen Petrun, vicepresident Bev Assman, treasurer and room bookings Florence Neufeld and secretary Lorraine Olinyk. On entertainment will be Ed Neufeld, Ruben Rempel and Peter Thiessen, sending cards is Rosann Carr with help of Ann Brand, caretaking is Gary Palmer, lunch is Bev Assman (convenor), Dianne Rawlyk, Doreen Flath, Lorraine Olinyk, Jean Sawchyn, and buyer Audrey Baker. Decorating are Brenda Tumbach and Ilene Youchezin with Martha Rempel doing Artist of the Month display. Life member certificates were given to Audrey Baker and Jean Sawchyn. The yearly membership fee remains at $15 and is payable as of this meeting. A committee was formed to review the club bylaws and present any changes at the next meeting.
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The Meota Chorus will be entertaining at Harwood Manor April 23 at 2 p.m. The monthly luncheon is slated for April 20, with a menu of meatballs, baked potatoes, carrots and desserts. A beautiful bouquet of flowers adorned the pulpit
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crumbling from water on it, for too long. Duplicate bridge in Meota April 10 found high score going to Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck (having a Grand Slam for the second time in his life), second couple were Margaret Dyck and Maureen Campbell tied with Glen and Julie Moore, and coming in third were Joyce Antoine and Mary Greenwald. In the city April 12, top score went to Vern Iverson and David Sharpe, second were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterhalt and third were Bernard and Lucille Gregoire. Attending the SSAI District meeting in Maymont April 12 were three members of the Do Drop In club, Gwen Lacerte, Linda Ard and I. Reports were heard from most of the clubs with many reporting having received grants to help keep their buildings in repair. Our Provincial President Pat Trask and her friend Mary Heimbecker Continued on Page 42
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Former MLA fined $35,000 for environmental charges Staff Former Kindersley MLA and Sask Party cabinet minister Bill Boyd finally received his sentence for two environmental charges which he pled guilty in February. He was fined $35,000
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Cribbage was played Monday March 19 with high score going to Lois Myer and low going to Jean Hartman, who also supplied lunch. The February-March pot luck noon luncheon was held on Thursday, March 22, followed by bingo. Shannon Smith said the blessing for the 17 people who attended the delicious luncheon. Bingo followed with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling, lunch left over from the noon meal was enjoyed. Cards were played at the centre on Monday, March 26, with high score tied by Jean Hartman and Bev Stewart, low score was Cheryl McCaskill. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz. Bingo was played Wednesday, March 28, starting at 2 p.m. from now on. Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart did the calling. Lunch was supplied by Denise Newton. Cribbage was played Monday, April 2, with high score going to Bev Stewart and low to Dorothy Schwartz. Lunch was
up-coming SSFA annual meeting is to be held at the centre on Monday, April 23. Lunch to be provided by Drop-in members. Bowling and cribbage will be in the morning. If provided by Margaret you wish to take part, register with Doreen Hope at MacEachern. The Saskatchewan Se- 306-893-8447. The April, niors Fitness Association May, June pot lunch birthannual meeting has been day luncheon will be held changed to Monday, April on May 16. Next monthly 23. Register at the Drop-in- meeting will be held on Centre by 9. If you wish to May 9 following bingo. No play cards it, and the bowl- monthly meetings during ing are in the morning. July and August. To book Lunch will be provided by the centre call, Margaret MacEachern at 306-893the Drop-In-Centre. Bingo was played 2379 or Cheryl McAskill Wednesday, April 4, with at 306-893-9131. The anMargaret Mac E a c h - nual meeting followed. We ern and Bev Stewart are still seeking a president doing the calling. Lunch and a vice president. Other was provided by Margaret offices have been filled. Memberships are due. MacEachern. Cribbage was played From April 1, 2018, to the Monday, April 9, with high end of March 2019, the cost score going top Lois Myer is $20 per year. For a memand low to Denise Newton. bership call Vera Hintz at Lunch was provided by 306-893-2372. New members needed. Bev Stewart. There will be a dessert Bingo was played Wednesday, April 11, with and program evening held Margaret Mac Eachern at the Senior Centre on Fridoing the calling Shannon day, April 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $10. Proceeds Rudd supplied the lunch. The monthly meeting to go to a children’s sumwas chaired by Margaret mer camp. MacEachern in the absence of a president. The
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Colleen Koski had supper with Riley and Shantal to help them celebrate their second anniversary. She was also in Lloydminster to do some shopping. Jean Stewart received word that her cousin George Durupt of Edmonton was killed in a car accident in B.C. His funeral service was held in Edmonton. Kale Staughton and friend from Saskatoon stopped by to visit Grandma Jean Stewart. Recently, Jean Stewart was to North Battleford with Gerald and Marie to do some shopping. Keith Hartman of Lloydminster was to see his mum. Gerald and Marie Hartman, Keith and Jean Hartman all went out for lunch. Duncan MacEachern and myself spent a weekend in Cold Lake with Ken and Pam MacEachern. We were helping them get ready as they are going to build a new house. Our prayers go out to all those who lost loved ones in the horrendous bus accident.
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Have April showers promised us May flowers? Or are we still relying on snow melt from lingering snow to bring us the spring for which we so desperately yearn. By the time you are reading this it has been 13 days since tragedy struck this province. The conversations about it have subsided somewhat however the aftermath still hangs over our communities as people still continue to pray for survivors and the families of those that lost those young men. Thousands of social media messages have been issued and seen since then, all with a story to tell, a message to share or some thoughts to ponder. What I hope might come out of this tragic accident is the consideration to utilize seatbelts on buses – if they have utilize them on airplanes they should be used in all motor vehicles, too. As well, do we need more signage at intersections that are crossing highways? There has also been much trucking response regarding training and probationary periods for truck drivers; whether by the time you are reading this the cause of the accident has been determined or not. Sadly, there will be many questions in the days and months ahead. Last weekend the arena was a busy one with two events taking place including the first ever indoor RV show along with the popular and creative Quilt
Unity took their turn holding tribute to the victims of the Humboldt bus crash by holding a candlelight vigil on Monday, April 9 with more than 50 residents participating. Organized by Pam and Daryl Jelasco, they welcomed those who came in for complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate as thanks for attending a tribute to the victims of the Humboldt bus crash. Photos by Sherri Solomko
til you Wilt event hosted by the local quilters team. Once again the arena will play host to an event this weekend, as the spring indoor trade show takes place offering a unique shopping experience with a number of vendors set up in the curling rink offering their goods and services; be sure to check it out. Show runs from 9 to 5 on April 21 with 35 vendors so far; as well as a food booth on site and a toonie collection at the door to benefit Grade 6 year end trip at UPS Continue to support the Lions Chase the Ace fundraiser as it will continue every Wednesday at the Legion Hall from 5-7 with the draw taking place at 7:15. With other communities seeing great stories coming from this wildly successful game, it is expected the crowds and winnings will keep growing and growing. You can follow all the latest and greatest on the Lions Chase the Ace event on their Facebook page. This fundraiser is earmarked for minor ball, minor hockey, the skating club, the walking paths, and the proposed skateboard park and community recreation venue.
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The Lions club has long supported the community and intend to continue doing so with this event; however, their success depends on your support. So head on down to the Legion on Wednesdays for a little luck, a lot of socializing and some fun along the way; and will now include some food with the activity. This Sunday, the final performances of The Music Festival will take place at the UCHS senior gym at 2 p.m as this is the tail end of their performances with the town benefiting from an influx of musicians, teachers, adjudicators and fans of music. Unity is fortunate to have so many venues capable of hosting all the different genres of music performed as there truly was something for everyone to enjoy. Ball teams continue their spring training indoors while anxiously awaiting the winter environment to depart so they can enjoy spring on the diamonds. There is plenty of ball action upcoming once these diamonds are ready for teams as Unity Minor Ball is once again able to host multiple teams
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students are also ready for spring fun on their playground that includes dry ground. The St. Peter’s Saints will also enter the spring learning sessions as well as extra curricular activity that only takes place in the spring. Stay tuned for details on what is upcoming at St. Peter’s school. At UCHS, student led conferences and career fair are on tap again, set for April 26, a unique venture that UCHS was the leader in. Badminton and track practices keep both gyms busy as does drama practice as it’s only a couple weeks left until their provincial competition coming up the first weekend of May. The grad class are
kept busy with graduation plans, post secondary or post high school plans as well as keeping on top of their academics to finish off their school years on a high note. Coffee row folks are like everyone else, anxiously awaiting warmer weather and signs that spring is here to stay. They are enjoying conversations that revolve around ball season, the Jays, the Riders and the RUSH entering playoffs soon. Farming is another favourite topic. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity and our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time…
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She continued to “play around “for the next three hours to a near capacity crowd. At times she had the audience crying with her sincere emotion of her songs. I am sure that she would have sung all night if we had asked her to. With a voice range and tone that matches and maybe exceeds Celine Dionne and Martina McBride she wowed the crowd and even gave us some insight into her life with a few personal stories about her family. She touched on technology, saying, “This little thing cost $300, that would buy my groceries!” Her life started out at Star Blanket but at an early age she moved to Regina with her mom and dad, Alex Strongarm, who played fiddle and sang with the band Highway Express. TerriAnne started to go on stage and sing with him when she was four years old. The stage bug has stayed with her and now she is much more com-
Terri-Anne Strongarm – She is still just a small-town girl who could live next door to you or me but she is also no stranger to the big stages. She spent much of the winter doing shows in southern United States which in turn lead to gigs in Las Vegas hotels and casinos. Her small-town attitude showed when she jumped at an opportunity to do a concert in Rabbit Lake and almost immediately after the show said, “I like this crowd,” and planned to come back for another concert on Oct. 18. Her love of singing showed when at 7 o’clock she started to sing, her show was scheduled to start at 7:30. When told that people where still coming in the door her reply was, “I am not starting the show, but just playing around.”
fortable on stage in front of a crowd than she is in a grocery store. She is now looking to find a small town to move into, so she can raise her son away from all the influence of the city life. At seven years old he has already started to follow his mother’s footsteps and is doing some singing. We wish them both long and fruitful careers and any time they are looking to do a concert they are most welcome to come back to Rabbit Lake This event and our other monthly shows are sponsored by the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle. The supper is sponsored by the Rabbit Lake Community Hall. Our next Supper and Show is Larry Krause on May 24. At right, Terri-Anne Strongarm and Alex Strongarm in concert at Rabbit Lake. Photo submitted
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There is no cure for the itch to be in the garden “Some of you get the itch as early as February,” Ed my old neighbour from Saskatchewan said with contempt. The garden itch is something Ed will never scratch. “Gardens are for fanatics and fatalists who plant, weed and water to reap veggies that they force on unwilling meat eaters, like me,” Ed proclaims each spring and summer. As far as Ed is concerned, the only vegetable worth mentioning is a potato. Ed’s negative attitude towards gardening steams from his forced labour as a child on his family farm when hoeing a large garden was a part of his life.
I told Ed I thought of his resentment toward garden hoeing when reading the words of John Muir. In 1857 John’s father bought a section of land to be cleared. The property had no spring, creek, or lake. A well had to be dug, and the first ten feet were fine-grained dust easily dug, but at ten feet they hit solid rock. His father tried blasting the rock but made little progress. When that failed, John’s father gave him the job of digging the well with mason’s chisels. John described his job this way, “I had to sit cramped in a space about three feet in diameter, and
wearily chip, with heavy hammer and chisels from early morning until dark, day after day, for weeks and months.” Then at 80 feet deep John Muir almost died because of carbonic acid gas that was present on the bottom of the well where John was to work. He almost passed out there but fortunately was
pulled out of the well gasping for breath. On the advice of a stonemason and miner, water was thrown down the well shaft to absorb the gas and bundles of brush or hay on a rope were dropped down and up the shaft to carry down pure air and stir up the poison. After a day or two John was lowered down in the
well with a candle to test the air, and the hammerand-chisel continued to 90 feet deep when water was reached. John Muir wrote of his well digging, “Father never spent an hour in that well. He trusted me to sink it straight and plumb, and I did.” His lack of any resentment to his hard work of his well-digging task is impressive. Ed wanted to know why I was reading about John Muir as he had never heard of him. John Muir was a famous and influential naturalist and conservationist in the U.S.A. Muir is well known for his writing that praised the
natural world and wrote articles pushing for the establishment of Yosemite as a National Park, which was established as such in 1890. His legacy lives on not only in the establishment of national parks and environmental activism but also in his articles and his books. He wanted mountain wilderness areas and their forests preserved and maintained in their God-given state. The book of Genesis tells us that, “The Lord God took the man (Adam) and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” In every generation, God gives individuals who see God’s handiwork in nature and seek to preserve it as it was given.
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 306-446-1695
PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.
DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Battlefords Grace Community Church
1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK
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191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575
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Hope Mennonite Fellowship
Pastor Patrick Carty
1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am
SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)
1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca
Church Phone 306-445-4181
Various weekly programs “A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
DIVINE LITURGY Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138
TerriTorial Drive alliance church
1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
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 Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
Everyone Welcome
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Living Water Ministry
Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon
St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.
Box 10, Delmas, SK
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Phone 306-937-7340
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford
Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor James Kwon
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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Wilkie holds vigil for Humboldt Broncos By Helen Urlacher Correspondent
On Friday, April 13, it seemed only fitting that Wilkie would hold a vigil, one week after the fatal bus crash that killed 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team and injured 14 more. The Mayor and Town of Wilkie helped with the task of getting the things ready for the Vigil, from printing posters to hang in every business, to advertising on their electric sign, and providing the Town of Wilkie flag to be displayed beside the Saskcan Center Arena and placed beside a beautiful bouquet flowers generously donated by Georgine and Bill Thomas, who was a former member of the Wilkie Outlaws and are the owners of Georgine’s Greenhouse in Wilkie. Phil Heilman helped with songs and providing necessary equipment for the speakers and music. The Humboldt Strong banners were kindly donated by the Press Herald and given to those who came out on a very cold evening to pay tribute to the hockey team. Members of the Wilkie and District Fire Department, with three of the fire fighting and rescue vehicles, along with representatives from the Ambulance EMTs were on hand to remember their partners who were involved in dealing with the horrific accident. A sign displayed a message from Fernie, our Sister City, sending their prayers and thoughts, and as Mayor Giuliano of Fernie said in her message, “Although not there in person, we are there in spirit along with all of the others grieving the senseless loss of those beautiful young lives.” There was also a message from President Tracey Audia, Fernie Minor Hockey and President of Fernie Ghostbusters Junior Hockey Club who echoed the same thoughts as Mayor Guiliano. As people gathered on that cold winter evening, many thoughts went to the Friday before when the accident happened and how the victims, first responders, firefighters, RCMP and all those involved and how they must have felt in similar weather conditions – this is something that will never leave our minds – the accident affected so many, not just in our province but across the country and the world. Joe Cey, Wilkie Outlaws announcer, former Outlaw hockey player and a hockey dad opened the evening, mentioning the Wilkie hockey players who played with the Humboldt Broncs – Gerry Cey, Herb Schell, Lester Cey, Lorne Nielsen, Jamie Leidl, Russ Nielsen and Andrew Herle. He talked about the “hockey family” and even though teams are rivals on the ice
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they had come together to support Humboldt. He said, out of this tragedy there was some good – the young 21-year-old hockey player from Lethbridge who had signed his organ donor card, told his parents about it and how his family, who in the worst nightmare any parent could imagine, respected their young son’s wishes and 6 people are alive because of his gift, and how people are signing their organ donor cards and letting families know their wishes. He also spoke about how the Canadian Blood Services had seen a muchneeded increase in blood donations. People wanted to help in anyway they could. He ended with a reminder for everyone – as your son or daughter or any member of your family leaves home – no matter how long they are going to be gone – always say “I love you!” and give them a hug – we never know what the future will hold. Annette Gutting gave a short homily, opening with, “Heavenly Father, tonight we as a community
Joe Cey and Helen Urlacher at the Humboldt Broncos vigil in Wilkie. Photo by Phil Heilman
Above, Wilkie’s sister community was represented at the vigil. Below, a crowd turned out. Photos by Helen Urlacher
and surrounding area gather to remember and pray for the many young lives that were lost and many seriously injured a week ago in that tragic accident.” She went on to say, “in a splitsecond the lives of so many were forever changed.” She asked the Heavenly Fa-
She ended with “Humboldt Strong” – may you go forward with hope, courage – God Bless You One and All. There was a Moment of Silence, followed by the haunting music of Len Cohen’s Hallelujah, with the voices of those at the
ther to give strength to the families who are walking down a most painful and difficult road. She went on to say that Humboldt had been her home for 19 years and so all the more this tragedy has a “deep hurt for me and one can’t imagine how deep their hurt is.”
vigil singing out the chorus, sounding like angels; followed by Over the Rainbow and people slowly lighting their candles and saying a quiet prayer, and it was then the sun peaked out – just enough to let everyone know there is always hope!
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Box 806 donations in memory of Alice Cut Knife, SK North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 may be directed to the Heart Check out our new website & Stroke Foundation 1738 www.rosecitymemorials.com Quebec Ave #26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9 or to the Lung OBITUARIES Association of Saskatchewan 1231 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 18-02-26 2:26 PM 0S5. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so Rose at City Memorials.indd 1 MCLEOD: It is with heavy www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have hearts that we announce the been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral passing of Angela McLeod, Service & Crematorium. nee LaFreniere. Angela Card of Thanks passed away peacefully on We would like to thank our neighbours and relatives for the April 14th, 2018 at the age of phone calls, gifts, food and flowers. 89 years. She will be sadly Thank you to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories. missed by her daughter Judy Thank you from the Radwinski & Ward Families. L’Heureux (Louis), her grandson Scotty (Brooke), greatgrandchildren MacKenzie, Taylor and Jayden and her granddaughter Rene (Evan Rossette), her son Brad (Karen), her grandchildren Sarah (Dillan Russell) and Sean. KIVIMAA: Charles William KiShe will also be remembered vimaa of Livelong, SK., by her brother Leo LaFreniere, sister Eileen Hagen (Ron), brothpassed away on March 30, 2018 at the age of 87 years. er-in-law Ellis Knutson, sister-in-law Lorena LaFreniere and special nephew Kim LaFreniere. She was predeceased by her husCharles Kivimaa passed away band Angus McLeod, parents Frank and Allie LaFreniere peacefully at the age of 87 years. Charlie is survived by: (Attrux), brother Lloyd LaFreniere, sister and brother-in-law Blanche and Pete Saccucci, sister Shirley LaFreniere and sister his wife, Dorothy; his chilLorraine Knutson. Angela was born on October 16th, 1928 on dren, Kay Kivimaa (Woody), the family farm in the Lorenzo district. She worked on the farm Debby Kivimaa, Micheal Kiviand in the family grocery store until 1955 when she married Anmaa (Deanna), Shelly Kivigus McLeod from Mullingar. Together they worked in the Mullinmaa (Keith), and Lindsay gar store, owned by Angus’s family, and in 1965 purchased VicDahlen (Rod); his grandchiltoria Supply in North Battleford. In 1957 their daughter Judy was dren, Shea Armstrong (Deborn and in 1960 they welcomed Brad. In 1975 the store was nise), Nikolas Matvenko, sold to their delivery boy Terry Christianson and Angela continGarth Matvenko, Alisha Jeued to work there until 1985. Angus passed away in 1980. Anzowski, Jacey Jezowski, Rangela was very proud of the fact that she got her driver’s license di Dahlen, and Mya Dahlen; his great-grandson, Maclean Armat the age of 52. For the next several years Angela enjoyed her strong; his brother, Jimmy (Irene) Kivimaa; his sister-in-law, time travelling the world with friends and family, working in the Darlene Kivimaa; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preyard and garden and spending time with her children and granddeceased by: his brothers, Harold, and Vilho; and his sisters, children. Family get-togethers were her favourite time. She also Helvi, and Minerva. Charlie was born at Turtle Lake and later enjoyed volunteering for the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, District developed home into what it is now. Part of the Resort Village of Care and canvassing for various charities. She received the LeKivimaa-Moonlight Bay. Charlie worked for 30 years for the Sasgion Auxiliary Certificate of Merit for her contributions as a volkatchewan Government on survey crews all over Saskatcheunteer and was a flagbearer for ten years on Remembrance wan. After retirement, Charlie and Dorothy took many trips and Day. In 2011 she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and visited his roots in Finland three times. Charlie will be rememmoved to Harwood Manor in 2014. She loved being at Harwood bered for sitting by the lake, watching the world go by, driving up and was very popular with the staff and residents. She will aland down the beach, keeping an eye on things and stopping in ways be remembered for her wit, spunky sense of humour, pafor a quick chat with the cabin owners. The Funeral Service for tience and positive attitude. Donations in her memory may be Charles was conducted from the Livelong Hall on Tuesday, April made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Visitation will be held on 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Daniel Gies officiating. MiTuesday, April 17th, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Sallows & chael Kivimaa was the urn bearer, Shea Armstrong, Garth MatMcDonald – Wilson & Zehner. Memorial Service will be on Satvenko, and Nikolas Matvenko were the honorary bearers. Deburday, April 21st, 2018 at 1:00 pm also at Sallows & McDonald – bie Kivimaa read the eulogy, Lindsay Dahlen did a scripture Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with Rev. Frances Patterson ofreading, Terry Quiring was the soloist, and Judy Gies was the ficiating. Condolences may be made to the family at www.Salpianist. The memorial lunch was provided by LADRA, and lowsandMcDonald.com. The family has placed their trust with Marshall’s Funeral Home Ltd., of St. Walburg, SK. administered Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home 306-445the funeral arrangments. Memorial donations may be made to 2418. the River Heights Lodge in North Battleford, SK. Condolences may be left at www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca. CARD OF THANKS We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Staff of River Heights Lodge for the care they gave to Dad. Thanks to Dan Gies for the touching service, and Debby for writing and reading the Eulogy. Thanks as well to Judy Gies for playing the piano, and Terry Quiring for singing Dad’s favorite song. To all the friends, neighbors and family members, who stopped in, called, prepared food, sent flowers and attended the funeral...Thank You. And to Christie and staff at Marshall’s Funeral Home, you made a difficult time easier. Dorothy Kivimaa and Family __________________________________________________
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OBITUARIES BABIJ: Michal Babij passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of Olga Babij of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Les Babij, Joanne (Don) Gries and Karen (Daryl) Dodd; his grandchildren Adrian, Roxanne (Justin), Marshall, Carlie (Austin), Kyle, Kaylin, Deandra and Kendra; three great grandchildren, two brothers, Peter (Sharon) Babiy and Gene (Barb) Barrie. Michal was born on November 21, 1931, in Mayfair, Saskatchewan where he was raised. In 1954, he joined the Canadian Airforce serving in many different locations; retiring as Chief Warrant Officer in 1981. On June 16, 1956, he married Olga Bogdanski in Hafford, Saskatchewan. When they made their move to Medicine Hat, he worked for the City as a supervisor at the Water/Sewage Treatment Plant, retiring in 1997. Michal was involved with First Assembly Church in a variety of roles as well as the Businessmen’s Fellowship Ministries. The funeral service was held at the First Assembly of God Church (395 9th Street SE) on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lyle Berg officiating. A private interment took place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Gideons International in Canada 177- 1415 28 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P9 or Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Michal Babij, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-5262214 for further information. __________________________________________________
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FUNERAL SERVICES SUTHERLAND: It is with sadness the family of Lucie Anne Sutherland, beloved wife of Allister Sutherland of North Battleford, SK and mother of Rick (Renu) Ruddell of Regina, SK, announce her passing Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her residence, River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, SK. By personal request, there will not be a Funeral Service. ‘Remember her with a smile.’ A private family interment will take place at a later date at the Meota Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). __________________________________________________________ BATCHELAR: The family of Kaye Batchelar, resident at the Battlefords District Care Centre, announce her passing Friday, March 23, 2018 at her residence. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Kaye’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from The Garden Chapel – Battlefords Funeral Service with Rev. Sheldon Gattinger officiating. The family request donations in Kaye’s memory be considered to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 3012550-12th. Ave., Regina, SK S4P 3X1 or to Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________ SARENCO: It is with sadness the family of Larry Nicholas Sarenco announce his passing Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Battlefords Union Hospital with family at his side. Larry is survived by his loving wife Lillian of North Battleford, SK sons: David (Michelle) of North Battleford, SK and Phillip (MaryBeth) of Saskatoon, SK; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Willie Sawrenko, sister, Lucille Evans and numerous relatives. With respect to his request, family and friends will meet for a Memorial Gathering on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 2 p.m. at The Garden Chapel – Battlefords Funeral Service, 1332100th. St., North Battleford, SK with Rev. Nora Borgeson officiating. Memorial donations are requested to The Arthritis Society. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-200). __________________________________________________________
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If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
North Battleford Table Tennis at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371103rd Street at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Accompanied youth (13+) and adults. All skill levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome
Relay for Life - Friday, June 8
Relay for Life on June 8 at the North Battleford City Track - it’s not to early to start getting your teams together or register as a survivor. For more information call Laura at 306-481-5395.
Thursday, April 12 - May 17
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Saturdays, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14
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We remember your smile, your laugh & your love. We miss you.
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CALDWELL: Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving for the life of Thomas Holmes Caldwell, resident of the Battleford’s District Care Centre and formerly of Maymont, SK will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from the Maymont School Auditorium with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com The Celebration Of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). __________________________________________________________
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6 years since you’ve been gone J Justbut some days it seems like an eternity day we miss you, your unconditional love, E Every your funny “jean”isms, your warm hugs since October 2, 2017 we have comfort that A And your love story lives on forever with your beloved Wes we live each day with you in our hearts and N Now prayers. We cherish and miss you both. We are so blessed to have Angels in heaven the shape of our beloved parents and grandparents. LOVINGLY, Roger & Mary Elliott and family Linda & Don Carson and family The Lord has blessed me because of you Genesis 30:27
Parenting after separation and divorce program from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register call 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register.
Tuesday, April 17 - May 22
LiveWell with Chronic Pain Workshops help people build confidence, learn skills for managing health and maintaining an active fulfilling life. Learn ways to help manage common challenges such as fatigue, limitations and stressful emotions. Workshops are led by two trained peer leaders for 2 1/2 hours at the North Battleford Library, once per week, for six consecutive weeks. Workshops are fun, interactive and free. Please call 306-480-7947 or 1-888-922-5867 to confirm which workshop you wish to attend. Please leave a message and your call will be returned.
Friday & Saturday, April 20 & 21
Basic EMO Course at the Borden Community Centre, Friday from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call Village Office at 306-997-2134.
Saturday, April 21
Bowling Banquet and Silent Auction at the Senior’s Room 303 - 1st Ave. at 6:00 p.m. Call Caryle at 306-700-4387 for tickets.
Sunday, April 22
Magic City Chorus Concert at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m. By donations with proceeds and presentations to Borden Volunteer Fire fighters.
Tuesday, April 24
Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25
Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper in the Club Room at the Community Centre at 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25
Adventures in Alaska - Lynn Strendin will share her adventures in Alaska with us at the North Battleford Library, 1392 - 101 Street at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 27
Royal Canadian Legion #70 1352-100 Street. English Style Fish & Chips 5:00 - 8:00 PM 225 advance tickets only. C all 445-2173
Saturday, April 28
Riverbend Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo at the Borden Community Centre from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Door prizes, 50/50 and food. For info call Tina at 306-827-2361.
Saturday, April 28
Topline Social Dance Club with Gold Tones at the Sloan Auditorium in Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. Minimum age is 19. Lunch served. Phone Sharon at 306446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815. “When the going gets tough...the tough go dancing.
Saturday, April 28
Author Book Launch - “That is Not Me” for L.J. Nelson at the N.B.C.K. Band Hall, 1801 - 104th Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29
Second Annual Embracing the Spirit - a women’s conference on understanding Culture & Traditions of Different faiths at Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street, North Battleford. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., lunch provided. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., breakfast provided. Please call Barb at 306-445-8171 to register or email thirdaveunited@sasktel.net. Deadline for registration is April 20.
Sunday, April 29
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Borden Dance Club Recital at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.
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In the Estate of JOHN DOUGAL McMURPHY, late of Turtleford, in the Province of 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 4th day of May, 2018. Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291 - 102 Street Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executrix
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In the Estate of CHARLES WILLIAM KIVIMAA, late of Livelong, 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 27th day of April, 2018. Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291-102nd Street, Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executors
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In the Estate of JOSEPH ROBERT SCHWAB, late of North Battleford, in the Province of 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 27th day of April, 2018. Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291-102nd Street, Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Administrator
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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL City of North Battleford
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the City of North Battleford for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: April 13 to May 14, 2018
A bylaw pursuant to Section 184 of the Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: City of North Battleford 1291-101 Street Box 460 North Battleford, SK. S9A 2Y6
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Krydor for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Mondays, April 20 to May 21, 2018. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Krydor, Box 12, Krydor, Saskatchewan S0J 1K0 by the 21st day of May, 2018. Dated this 20th day of April, 2018 Wendy Tanchak Assessor
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OPEN HOUSE City of North Battleford Council Chambers 1291 - 101st Street
April 24, 2018 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Open House is to review your assessment on an individual basis with the assessor. Your assessment may have increased due to changes in the physical data such as adding basement finish, decks, etc. If you feel your fair market value is incorrect, you should call for an appointment. Please note that the Open House is by appointment only. Please call 306-445-1706 by April 20, 2018 to schedule an appointment.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Redberry No. 435 for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 20 to May 21, 2018 A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Redberry No. 435, Box 160, Hafford, Saskatchewan S0J 1A0 by the 21st day of May, 2018. Dated this 20th day of April, 2018 Alan J. Tanchak Assessor
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April 20, 2018 to May 21, 2018 A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Buffalo No. 409 PO Box 100 Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0 By the 21st day of May, 2018 Dated this 20th day of April, 2018 Sherry Huber, Assessor
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NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality or Buffalo No. 409 for 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the following days:
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NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Richard for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection by appointment only by contacting the Assessor at (306) 997-2101 to arrange a suitable time between April 19 and May 21, 2018. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent a required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his/her assessment of the Board of Revision is required to file his/her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Richard, Box 6, Richard, Saskatchewan, S0M 2P0 by the 21st day of May, 2018. Dated this 19th day of April, 2018. Valerie Fendelet Assessor
Village of Ruddell Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Ruddell for the year of 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection by contacting the assessor the Municipality, at 306-827-2034, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the following days: Tuesday to Thursday, inclusive, Friday, April 20, 2018 to Tuesday, May 22, 2018, excluding statutory holidays. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of the Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, to: The Assessor, Village of Ruddell P.O. Box 7 Ruddell, Saskatchewan S0M 2S0 Dated at Radisson, Saskatchewan this 10th day of April, 2018. Darrin Beaudoin Assessor
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Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw.
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INTENT A — Agriculture District: To provide for the primary use of land in the form of agricultural development, associated residences, limited single-parcel country residential development, location-dependent natural resource development and other uses compatible with agricultural development. CR1 — Low Density Country Residential District: To provide for low density, multiple lot country residential development which does not directly support agriculture, in specific areas, with standards for such development .
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CR2 — Medium Density Country Residential District: To provide for medium density, multiple lot country residential development which does not directly support agriculture, in specific areas, with standards for such development .
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H — Hamlet District: To provide for residential and other appropriate development in the Hamlet of Vawn. C1 — Commercial and Light Industrial District: To provide for general commercial/ light industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards for such development.
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan.
M1 — Industrial District: To provide for light industrial, heavy industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards for such development.
INTENT The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land use policies addressing, but not limited to, the following subjects:
The proposed Zoning Bylaw also contains general provisions that apply to development throughout the Rural Municipality which include: • development permit requirements, application fees and application process; • discretionary use permit requirements, application fees, application process and evaluation criteria; • special regulations and standards for home based businesses and farm based businesses, campgrounds, tourist camps, manufactured home courts, waste management facilities, bed and breakfast homes and vacation farms, custodial care and residential care facilities, service stations, gas bars, accessory uses/buildings/structures, kennels, auction markets, truck stops, dwelling groups, wind farms, transloading facilities, abattoirs, meat processing and kill facilities, oil and gas exploration and development, junk and salvage yards, and auto wreckers. • regulations on outside storage and waste storage; • regulations for bare land condominiums; • regulations for shipping containers and membrane covered structures; • regulations for temporary uses; • regulations for manufactured homes; • regulations for vehicle storage; and • regulations for landscaping. AFFECTED LAND All land within the corporate limits of the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469, as shown on the Zoning District Map contained in this notice, is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW ZONING BYLAW. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE OR FOR REVIEW OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: www.crosbyhanna.ca/downloads REASON The new Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development in the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. of Turtle River Municipal Office, located at 1017 Main Street, Edam, SK, between the hours of 9 AM - 4 PM Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available to individuals at cost. PUBLIC HEARING RM Council will hold a formal public hearing at 10:00 AM on May 24th, 2018 at the Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Municipal Office before the hearings. Issued at the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 this 19th day of April, 2018. Nicole Collins, Administrator
Natural & Heritage Resources: Policies supporting the protection of natural and heritage resources including water and mineral resources, historical and heritage resources, sustainable development, and oil and gas development. Biophysical Constraints & Hazards: Policies regarding development on and near hazard lands, environmental sensitivity, and other potential development constraints. Municipal Infrastructure & Services: Policies regarding servicing thresholds, subdivision location criteria, servicing agreements, transportation, and asset management. Intermunicipal & Jurisdictional Cooperation: Policies encouraging cooperation with neighbouring municipalities addressing joint agreements, planning, development referral, annexation, and service delivery, based on common interests of the region as a whole. Agricultural Land Use & Development: Policies regarding protection of high-quality farmland, agricultural subdivision, farm-based businesses, agricultural and economic diversification, intensive agricultural uses, and intensive livestock operations. Residential Land Use & Development: Policies regarding single parcel country residential, multi-parcel country residential subdivisions and hamlet development, including locational requirements, servicing, development standards, and other associated development such as home based businesses and community facilities. Commercial / Industrial Land Use & Development: Policies regarding commercial and industrial development, land use conflict mitigation, hazardous industries, environmental considerations, minimum separation distances, and development applications. Tourism & Recreation: Policies recognizing the natural significance of the municipality, and promoting its conservation, management, and use for recreation and tourism development. Implementation: Policies regarding implementation of the Official Community Plan and the implementation tools that will or may be used for same, including the Zoning Bylaw, dedication
NOTICE The Official Community Plan also contains two separate maps, which are intended to lands, subdivision, use of development levies and servicing andby other tools. Public noticeof is hereby given that the Council ofthe the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 in- guide land use decisions within thefees, municipality identifying opportunities and tends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, constraints on future land use and development. The following maps will assist in The Official Community Plan also contains two separate maps, which are intended to guide 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan. the application of general goals, objectives and policies of the Official Community land use decisions within the municipality by identifying opportunities and constraints on Plan: future land use and development. The following maps will assist in the application of general INTENT The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land policies use policies addressing, but not lim- Community Map 1—Development goals, objectives and of the Official Plan: Considerations (pictured in this notice); and ited to, the following subjects: Map 2—Development Constraints.
• Map 1 — Development Considerations (pictured in this notice); and
Natural & Heritage Resources: Policies supporting the protection of natural and YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW OFFI• Map 2 — Development Constraints. CIAL COMMUNITY PLAN. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILheritage resources including water and mineral resources, historical and heritage ABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE MUNICIPAL OR FOR REVIEW OR resources, sustainable and oil andMAY gas development. YOUR development, PROPERTY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS INOFFICE THE NEW DOWNLOAD FROM THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: Biophysical OFFICIAL Constraints & Hazards: Policies regarding PLAN. developmentPLEASE on and near CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, COMMUNITY hazard lands, environmental sensitivity, and other potential development conw w w . c r o s bOFFICE y h a n n a . c a OR / d o wFOR n l o a d sREVIEW AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE MUNICIPAL straints. OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE FOLLOWING Municipal Infrastructure & Services: Policies regarding servicing thresholds, subdi- WEBSITE: AFFECTED LAND vision location criteria, servicing agreements, transportation, and asset manageAll land within the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469, as shown on the map below, is www.crosbyhanna.ca/downloads ment. affected by the new Official Community Plan. Intermunicipal & Jurisdictional Cooperation: AFFECTED LAND Policies encouraging cooperation with neighbouring municipalities addressing joint agreements, planning, development All land within the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469,REASON as shown on the map below, is affected by the referral, annexation, and service delivery, based on common interests of the region The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and developnew Official Community Plan. as a whole. ment in the R.M. of Turtle River for the next fifteen to twenty years. AgriculturalREASON Land Use & Development: Policies regarding protection of high-quality farmland, agricultural subdivision, farm-based businesses, agricultural and economic PUBLIC INSPECTION The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the diversification, intensive agricultural uses, and intensive livestock operations. Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. of Turtle River Municipal Turtle River forregarding the next fifteen to resitwenty years. Residential R.M. Land Useof & Development: Policies single parcel country Office, located at 1017 Main St, Edam, SK, between the hours of 9 AM—4 PM Mondential, multi-parcel country residential subdivisions and hamlet development, inday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are availaPUBLIC INSPECTION cluding locational requirements, servicing, development standards, and other associ- ble to individuals at cost. Any such person inspectandthe proposed ated development as homemay based businesses community facilities. bylaw at the R.M. of Turtle River Municipal Office, at Use 1017 Main St, Edam, SK, between theHEARING hours of 9 AM - 4 PM Monday to Friday, Commerciallocated / Industrial Land & Development: Policies regarding commercial PUBLIC and industrial development, statutory land use conflict mitigation, hazardous industries, enviRM Council bylaw will hold aare formalavailable public hearingto at 10:00 AM on May 24th, 2018 at the excluding holidays. Copies of the proposed individuals at cost. ronmental considerations, minimum separation distances, and development applica- Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proPUBLIC HEARING tions. posed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or Tourism & Recreation: Policies will recognizing significance the munici- atdelivered RM Council holdthea natural formal publicof hearing 10:00toAM on Mayat 24th, 2018 atbefore thethe Municipal the undersigned the Municipal Office hearings. pality, and promoting management, for recreation Officeitstoconservation, hear any personandorusegroup thatandwishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council tourism development. Issued at the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 this 19th day of April, 2018. will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at Implementation: Policies regarding implementation of the Official Community Plan Nicole Collins, Administrator the Municipal and the implementation tools that Office will or maybefore be used forthe same,hearings. including the Zoning Bylaw, dedication of lands, subdivision, the use of development levies and servicIssued at the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 this 19th day of April, 2018. ing fees, and other tools.
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(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Turtle River, No. 469 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document. 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 178002266 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 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. Dated this 21st day of September, 2017. The Rural Municipality of Turtle River, No. 469 Nicole Collins, Administrator Terrance Greupner Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 20 Blk/Par 2 Plan No. G3983 Extension 0 Title Number: 148374591 FORM C [Section 2.3]
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(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Turtle River, No. 469 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document. 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 178002277 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 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. Dated this 21st day of September, 2017. The Rural Municipality of Turtle River, No. 469 Nicole Collins, Administrator Terrance Greupner Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 19 Blk/Par 2 Plan NO. G3983 Extension 0 Title Number: 145814519
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Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Yong-Jin Lee has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Beaver Grill at 2-623 Carlton Trail North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3
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General Manager Six years old, the Dekker Centre is a state of the art, 380 seat performing arts theatre and conference centre located in west/central Saskatchewan. It Serves a market area of approximately 30,000 people and is the centre of cultural activity in the region. The Centre is owned by the City of North Battleford and managed by an independent not-forprofit Board of Directors. The Centre is looking for a General Manager who will have the following Responsibilities: • budget development and finances • supervision of staff, facilities maintenance and risk management • the booking and coordination of professional artists, and companies to be presented at the Center • marketing plan development & implementation • Contract negotiation and closing of conference sales • ticketing of events, artist liaison and support; • building and maintaining patron ,volunteer and supplie relationships. • Development and sponsorship planning and implementation and grant writing • Public relations Attributes: • Entrepreneurial • Self- motivated • Creative • Personable • Mature • Honest. Experience & Qualifications: A University degree and four to six years of proven event and/ or facilities management experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience, especially in a related field (i.e. hospitality, artist management, facility management, event planning/management) may be substituted for the degree requirement. Keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, tact and excellent communications skills are necessary. The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously is also a must. Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays above and beyond normal working hours. Driver’s license required for frequent local travel. Resumes accepted until May 15,2018. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward resume to : admin@dekkercentre.com
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Northern priest honoured by marriage encounter group Submitted Worldwide Marriage Encounter is honouring a Saskatchewan priest to help the organization observe its upcoming 50th anniversary. Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie, OMI, has been chosen as one of WWME’s 50 From Our 50 Project that is leading up to the 50th Anniversary WWME Convention in Lombard, Illinois in June. Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie, OMI was ordained a priest in 1974 and was named a bishop in 2005 in Canada. He attended his original Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in Park Town Hotel, Saskatoon in the fall of 1979. The most powerful thing he learned on his first weekend was that “Feelings are neither right nor wrong and have no morality – I did not know that and was operating out of the assumption that I was not supposed to feel angry or jealous etc.” Archbishop Sylvain believes God touched him and his sacrament on the weekend and said, “The powerful palpable love in
the team couples that transformed the couples taking the weekend, and filled the room, energized me and inspired me to help couples live their sacrament to the full, as well as live my priesthood (and now episcopacy) to the full.” He says his life has changed as a result of the weekend and explained, “Quite dramatically. I took the weekend with a brother Oblate priest. We dialogued all 90 topics travelling to and from an ordination after the weekend. I had invited two elder sisters living in the convent next to the rectory to come as an odd couple. Not only did they begin to communicate at a much deeper level due to the weekend, we also began to trialogue every Friday evening for at least five years (sharing faith, feelings, praying for each other’s needs, and a board game after) and that filled us with joy, as well as helped the two sisters achieve intimacy for the first time in their lives, and helped the shiest one overcome her stutter. It has helped me become more aware of the importance of
having a soul mate and intimacy in my life, even as a priest and bishop.” The adventures in Archbishop Sylvain’s WWME life have been many. He offered some of those special moments: “The most unique was an all native weekend in The Pas Manitoba in January of 1982 I believe, with couples that came by plane, car, skidoo, and even some with children! All held in the Guy Indian Residential School. I was the only nonIndigenous person on the weekend, as the three team couples were Indigenous. “A Deeper Weekend in Toronto with Fr. Tom Moreau was also very formative, as was my second deeper in Houston with an American bishop as a dialogue partner. “One of the earlier weekends we held in the north was at the school in Ile-a-la-Crosse with Fr. Bertrand Mathieu OMI and Archbishop Paul Dumouchel OMI taking it as an odd couple. “Fourteen Dené couples came with Fr. Mathieu from La Loche, six of whom could not write
in English, so they used a dozen tape recorders to tape the questions translated by Fr. Mathieu into Dené, then used separate classrooms to tape their answer, and exchanged tape recorders to dialogue. I visited one of the couples, Archie and Rose Toulejours in La Loche a year later, and they were still listening to their tape recordings! “A most recent adventure was to be a team bishop on the weekend at the new Deroches Retreat Centre near Mission, B.C.” He believes the most significant moment in WWME was, “For me it would be the reality of three Indigenous team couples from northern Saskatchewan, and the weekends that were held for Indigenous couples in the north. I would like to see that happen again.” The message Archbishop Sylvain wishes to pass on is, “My motto as an archbishop is Regnum Dei Intra Vos (The Kingdom of God is among you – Lk 17:21). I truly believe that WWME is one of the best ways for a couple to real-
Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie, OMI, has been chosen as one of WWME’s 50 From Our 50 Project that is leading up to the 50th Anniversary WWME Convention in Lombard, Illinois in June. Photo submitted
ize that reality – to experience the kingdom of God, in fact, to experience the Trinity in their relationship. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience brings alive the words of Jesus in John 14 (when someone loves me and keeps my commandments – to love one another – the Father and I will come and make our home in them, and I will reveal myself to
them). So, for me the best way that a married couple can experience God in this life is for them to achieve intimacy with each other, through total trust and forgiveness, and that is what WWME fosters.” The three words that sum up his thoughts about Worldwide Marriage Encounter are “Informative, Formative and Transformative.”
Drop in centre members attend district SSAI meeting Continued from Page 26 attended the afternoon session, with Pat addressing the group. One item she spoke about was the different kinds of medic alerts there are. A collection was taken for the Humboldt Broncos raising $228. In the absence of our guest speaker, the chairman asked folks who spent time in the warmer climates this year to tell us something of interest. This brought some interesting items – a couple who go to Corpus Christi reported their interest in the whooping cranes which now number around 600. Another couple went bird watching in the Panama area where there are over 1,000 different kinds of birds and a couple that spent their
time at Palm Springs, also reported. Election of director – Linda Ard, and co-ordinators followed, with the same ones keeping their jobs. The district meeting in 2019 will be held in Cutknife. The monthly meeting of the Do Drop In was held April 13 at 10:30 a.m. The Walkathon forms were on hand with some interest shown. No decision has been made about the hall floor. Edam has accepted an invitation to join us May 11 for lunch and a social afternoon. The new lady at the library is Maria Meiers from Meota. Maureen is acting on recruiting new members to join our club, we have two couples coming from Trevessa Beach, which we are happy to have.
SaskPower is planning on reading the meters once a year, so we must learn to read and report for ourselves. There were several with birthdays this month and we sang Happy Birthday to them. A great potluck lunch and time of visiting followed the meeting. Norwegian Whist took place at the same place that evening with three tables in play. Top score went to Linda Ard, second to Faye Goll and third to Albert Huys. Another pot-luck closed that session, too. There are others around with broken bones so we wish them all the best in their recovery and also those in hospital – a quick recovery. The next Wellness Clinic will be April 19 at
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the Do Drop In. Phone for appointment to 306-4466445. The Meota Fire Board is looking for a co-ordinator – for info and application go to the village office. A good turnout of shuffleboard players on April 14 had a very pleasant day. They started to play about 9:30, stopped for a pot-luck lunch at noon and finished up about 3 p.m. The deli-
cious potato soup made by Maureen was enjoyed along with sandwiches and salads and desserts. High score went to Muriel Tebay and Rose Delainey, second high were Gail Hilderman and Maureen Campbell and tied for third place were Judy Schmidt and Stella Randle along with Lorna Pearson and Bob Lesko. Games of Chit Chat and Scrabble were played,
too, making for a nice sociable afternoon. Next shuffleboard will be May 12, phone 306-892-2179 to get your name on the list. Charles Baillargeon of Meota entertained at St. Joe’s on April 10 to an appreciative audience before they played an hour of bingo and ended up with their usual lunch. A smile is a curve that sets everything straight!
Baljennie news ‘n’ views By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent
The Western Development Museum in North Battleford held a dessert and tea get together on April 11, at 3 p.m. It was held to honour the volunteers who have spent the number of hours needed to be a volunteer. Ten-year pins were presented to six members. Fifteen-year pins were presented to 11 members. Twenty-year pins were presented to eight members and thirtyfive-year pins presented to only two members, Ida Gillat and Rick Schwab. Stanley Mills was one of the 30-year volunteer members to receive a pin. A big Thank You goes out to all of them for all
the volunteer time spent at much needed work. It’s so great for all the help. They also honoured four volunteers that have passed away in the last year. You all will be missed. The museum monthly work bees continue. The next work bee will be held on Friday April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the antique gas tractors volunteers. It is good to see the volunteers turn out as there is always something going on to spend time at. They also are looking for new volunteers to join in.
Get well wishes goes out to Mark Custer He was at home on the farm working with his cattle in the corral at the time of the accident. We are all wondering when our spring weather is really going to be here So far the area has been lucky to miss all the bad weather across our country What mild days we do get our snow and iced is so slowly melting, but it does remain so much below normal temperatures for so many days The farmers are getting anxious to get an early start into the fields For now all they can do is be ready to go when the weather gets fit to go It also has been ever so hard to keep those baby calves out of the chill Most farmers’ calves are arriving now. Sounds like this week we are all in for a change as they are forecasting much milder temperatures. It certainly will be welcome by all. We have had enough winter type weather.
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Prices in effect April 11–23, 2018 or while quantities last. Product availability, pricing, colour, selection and brands may vary by location. Regular prices shown are those at which the items have been sold by Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ltd. Typographical, illustrative or pricing errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any errors. To find the Mark’s nearest you and for other inquiries, call 1-800-663-6275 or visit marks.com. Registered trademarks of Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ltd. And all other trademarks are the property of their respective owner(s). The lifestyle images presented in this advertisement may not be available.