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1391 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK

(306) 446-8800 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

of the Battlefords

JoAnne Iverson Broker/ REALTOR®

Al White

Associate Broker/ REALTOR®

Kayla Petersen

Owner/ Associate Broker

Brett Payne

Owner/ REALTOR®

2452 Kildeer Drive

JoAnne Iverson

MLS®

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 23rd - 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• 6 months of no condo fees • Indoor ground level parking • Building is registered with National Home Warranty

$256,900 - $359,900

Wally Lorenz

Owner/ REALTOR®

Marlene Kotchorek Dorothy Lehman Owner/ REALTOR®

REALTOR®

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Shawna Schira-Kroeker REALTOR®

522 100th Street

Marlene Kotchorek

Lloyd Ledinski REALTOR®

MLS®579089

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 23rd 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Check out this grand custom built home in Riverview!

Elaine Elder

Nicole Lovell

REALTOR®

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Shane Murdoch REALTOR®

Great Location in Battleford

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®597790

Beautiful quality built 3 bedroom bungalow features bright kitchen cabinets, island, walk-in pantry, dining area with French doors to deck. Developed basement.

Nicely landscaped yard, fenced. Check it our this amazing family home!

$389,900

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4908 48th POST STREET, MACKLIN

Nicole Lovell

MLS®603566

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, April 25th - 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Location! Location! Location! Looking for an affordable home in a fantastic location? Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and single detached garage. Check it out!

$213,900

11315 CENTENNIAL CRESCENT

Brett Payne

MLS®597054

Beautiful 1,794 sq. ft. home built in 2009. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, all the finishing has been custom built from crown molding, window trim and wainscoting to the built in features in the master bedroom, dining room and second floor alcove. This is a must to see if anyone looking for their forever home too many features to mention! Check it out!

$479,900

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#C – 10316 Henderson Drive

Lloyd Ledinski / Marlene Kotchorek

MLS®600412

This 1,078 sq. ft. immaculate condo located on the north east side of the city. Features 2+1 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, laminate flooring. Large kitchen/dining area. Lower level completely developed. Direct entry from fully insulated and painted double attached garage. Call now to view this gorgeous condo.

$285,000

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1491 94th Street

Elaine Elder

MLS®597063

Great family home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer maple kitchen cabinets and ceramic tile flooring and a single detached garage. Located on a 75x120 ft. corner lot on the Westside. Immediately possession available.

$237,900

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1262 96th Street

Brett Payne

MLS®597624

• 2014 build home • 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Low to no maintenance • Single attached garage • Mature landscaping, appliances window covering included • Great west side location

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$344,499

1471 98th Street

Elaine Elder MLS®603097 This very well cared for family home has many upgrades done shingles, wiring, water heater, some window, electric fireplace, central vac on all levels. Beautiful character home.

Call for showing today!

$289,900

11132 Dunning Cres

Marlene Kotchorek

• 3+1 bedrooms, 3 baths • 1,076 sq. ft. home • Beautiful kitchen cabinets, loads of counter space • Large lot, fire pit, storage shed • Central a/c, central vac, f/s/w/d, storage shed • Double detached, heated garage

$364,900

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#202 – 1172 103rd Street

Brett Payne

MLS®600747

• 1,056 sq. ft. condo on the second flr. in Maple I • Open floor plan in kitchen, dining & living room • 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths • F/S/W/D included, grade level indoor parking stall & storage • Large balcony facing west for great sunsets • Very good, affordable & secure condo

$178,900

1281 104th Street

Nicole Lovell / JoAnne Iverson MLS®601766 Great starter home or revenue property. This 772 sq. ft. bungalow features 2 bedrooms, main floor laundry, large porch entrance. Some upgrades done. Close to School and all amenities.

$102,900

1671 105th Street

Elaine Elder MLS®595371 Check out this cozy 864 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Central air, newer furnace, PVC windows. Located close to the Comprehensive High School.

$154,900

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496 33rd Street

JoAnne Iverson

MLS®593852

This 1,216 sq. ft. mobile home is situated on a leased lot. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room, open kitchen/ living room floor plan. Water heater replaced last year. Carport, fenced yard, 2 sheds, patio & BBQ cover remain.

$132,900

630 LAKESHORE DRIVE, MEOTA

Brett Payne

MLS®597230

• Year round lake front home • 1,297 sq. ft. immaculate home • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Triple E windows, a/c, underground sprinklers, composite deck • Heated, wired and insulated 26x30 attached garage

$549,900

RM OF BATTLE RIVER

Marlene Kotchorek

• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • 75 Acres, 2,200 sq. ft. on 2 levels • R / O system and Central A/C, Newer energy efficient furnace, UGSS • Recently updated 24X30 barn with loft, tack room, 4 stalls and concrete walkway • 16X24 workshop ,Riding arena, round pen • Direct entry from the double car garage

$399,900

142 BLUEBERRY LANE, CUT KNIFE

JoAnne Iverson MLS®593270 You will find this 3 cozy cabin on a lease lot at Atton’s Lake. It features spacious kitchen, separate dining room with wood burning stove.

Perfect place for outdoor activities.

$119,900

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RM of Eagle Creek

Lloyd Ledinski

MLS®568342

160 acres located in an excellent hunting area near Maymont. Two bedroom home with furniture and appliances, some equipment and tools included as well as many outbuildings.

55x80 steel Quonset with dirt floor, wired 220 amp, chicken barn, storage shed & fully furnished guest house. Equipment can be purchased with the farm.

$459,600

MLS®592840

MLS®604254

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2312 Robin Place

Brett Payne

MLS®599408

• 1,596 sq. ft. bungalow • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Some upgrades done, F/S/W/D included • Large double attached garage • Seller will offer an early closing incentive of $1500.00 at possession date

$289,900

11322 Clark Drive

Elaine Elder MLS®603289 Check out this affordable family home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and double detached garage. Lots of improvements and very well cared for home.

$262,900

Gorgeous Executive home

Dorothy Lehman

$429,000

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#5 – 2505 Kildeer Drive

• 1,369 sq. ft. condominium • 2 beds, 2 baths • Galley kitchen with the breakfast bar, Nat gas fireplace • Wheelchair accessible, Central a/c, central vac • Direct entry from the double attached garage

$349,900

2419 – C Henderson Drive

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®584256

#A – 2015 Foley Drive

MLS®600244

This 1,524 sq. ft. home located on Prestigious Falcon Drive. Features 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, large living room w/ oak wall book case & hardwood floor. Entering a large foyer, 9 ft. walls, cozy three sided fireplace to huge dining area. Main floor laundry. Developed basement.

Finished double car garage direct entry to the home.

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$144,900

MLS®594626

• 1,138 sq. ft. home • 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • Some renovations done; bathrooms, some flooring, new fence & landscaping • Recently landscaped and new fence • Insulated 24X24 double garage

$184,900

871 110th Street

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®604494 • Excellent starter home • 2 beds, 1 bath • Interior completely painted and ceiling • Front door & some windows replaced • Open living, dining, kitchen area

$84,900

1126 102nd Street

Wally Lorenz

MLS®601330

• 1,418 sq. ft. sq. ft. home • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Unit A is residential & Unit B rented as a busy hair salon • Separate power meters for both units • Water heater replaced, c/w appliances & jetted tub • GST is payable only on front 319 sq. ft.

$149,900

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8908 Deans Cres

This 1,109 sq. ft. on 2 levels, built in 2013.

Unique town house features open concept living room, pantry, island with two stools, dining area, foyer and bathroom on main level. Second level has 3 bedrooms, walk in closet. Basement partially developed.

Direct entry into insulated garage.

Elaine Elder MLS®602998 Great west side location for this 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. It boats a single detached garage with covered patio, fire pit area, some new fence. Call now for a viewing.

2 Highland Ave. - Bayview Heights, Jackfish Lake

Lot 8 Summerfield Beach, Murray Lake

Lot 18 Summerfield Beach, Murray Lake

$209,900

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Many upgrades done shingles, soffits, fascia, vinyl siding and more • Lower level is framed Large lot, completely fenced, storage shed • Immediate possession available

1122 104th Street

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Al White / Brett Payne MLS®601355 • 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Very low maintenance, two story • Single detached garage • Immediate occupancy • All amenities within striking distance

$329,900

1672 102nd Street

Al White / Brett Payne MLS®599753

$249,900

RM OF NORTH BATTLEFORD No. 437

Dorothy Lehman MLS®594727 309 acres with 231 cultivated acres.

Dugout on property. Part of SE title number 02B07089 (.09) acres do not sell with the property. Close to North Battleford, just off of Highway 16 East.

Vacant lot in Meota

91 28th Street

Dorothy Lehman MLS®591933, MLS®591934, MLS®591935 Great town to live in and located near Jackfish Lake for fishing, boating, swimming, and golfing. Levy and services hook-ups to be paid by buyer. Buyer to pay GST on land.

Al White / Brett Payne MLS®600270

34 Mathews -Turtle Lake Lodge Cres, Turtle Lake

2406 Spruce-Indian Pt. Golden Sands Cres, Turtle Lake

$64,000 per lot

• 1,288 sq. ft. home • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath • Shingles, metal soffits and fascia, vinyl siding, window upgrades • Wood burning fireplace, Lower level finished • Double detached garage

$259,900

61 3rd Avenue

Kayla Petersen

MLS®601273

• 1,456 sq. ft. family friendly home • 3+2 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many upgrades and renovations done • Bright kitchen, dining area, sunken living room & refinished hardwood floors, large master bedroom • Double attached garage

$369,900

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RM OF BATTLE RIVER No. 438

Kayla Petersen

MLS®594620

• 158.5 acres with back 90 cultivated and farmed top 30 hayed • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 2,400 sq. ft. on 2 levels • C/w appliances, fully insulated barn / workshop with 2-12 ft. sliding doors • Triple attached garage

$659,000

314 Knots Landing-Evergreen Acres, Turtle Lake

JoAnne Iverson / Al white

MLS®596742

• Fully furnished 1,500 sq. ft.

• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many renovations done • Triple detached garage • Four season home with a view of Turtle Lake

$899,900

Peaceful living at Riverview Place

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®588057

Stunning 1,474 sq. ft. bungalow home. Open concept with 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms lots of maple kitchen cabinets and Island. Large master bedroom, Ensuite, bright living room.

Spacious foyer w/ direct entry to double car garage. A beautiful yard for children to play like being on a acreage.

$569,000

1321 PEARSALL PLACE, COCHIN

Marlene Kotchorek

MLS®585818

• Magnificent view overlooking Murray Lake • 2 bedrooms year round home • Newer eaves & shingles • Nat gas, forced air heat, 2 septic tanks • 2016 taxes - $1,527, total lot size 65x124

$159,900

Kayla Petersen • • • •

MLS®599556

2,180 sq. ft. 1 ¾ story home 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Hardwood floors 2 lake decks with views of the lake & private deck at the back • Double detached garage, ample parking & RV parking

$474,900

BLK D, BALDWINTON

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®580201 • 5 bedrooms, 2 baths • 1,253 sq. ft. family home • Completely updated • New Lino, shingles and some windows • Single attached garage

$194,900

Al White

MLS ®589712

Pristine lake front lot in the Hamlet of Summerfield. Almost 75 feet of frontage, 145 feet of depth and development ready. Potable deep water line, natural gas, telephone and power are at the property line. Great opportunity and worth the drive to check it out!

$129,900

RM OF DOUGLAS, RICHARD

Wally Lorenz MLS®603920 • 10.73 acres, 1,430 sq. ft. home • 3+1 bedrooms, 3 baths • Recently upgrades done • Hip roof barn and fenced back yard • Double attached garage

$425,000

Kayla Petersen

MLS®603877

• Build your dream home • Enjoy the gorgeous lake views and beautiful sunrises • Waterfront lot at Summerfield Beach on Murray Lake

$116,900

1212 1st Avenue, Edam

JoAnne Iverson

MLS®601536

• 2 bedroom starter home or revenue property • Flooring, paint, baseboards & bathroom, shingles and furnace done in the last year • Shingles and furnace also done in 2016 • 50x125 ft. lot

Lot 31 – 32 Block 4, Rockhaven

Brett Payne

MLS®603778

• Perfect starter or retirement home • 2 bedrooms, full bath • Completely renovated in the last 2 years • Flooring, windows, paint, kitchen cabinets, counter tops updated • Large deck, appliances included

$89,900

201 Holman Street, Luseland

Nicole Lovell

MLS®579294

• 960 sq. ft. bungalow home • 3+1 bedrooms, 2 baths • Recent renovations done • Single detached garage • Large 77.50’x130’ lot • Close to school/daycare & all amenities

$149,000

$99,900

Wally Lorenz

MLS®602901

• 1,123 sq. ft. year round cabin • 3 bedrooms, full bath • Nat gas heat, wood fireplace, water well, large covered deck • Storage shed, fenced back yard and cover for wood • F/S/W/D, window covering & light fixtures included

$325,000

313 Main Street, Wilkie

Nicole Lovell

MLS®599799

• Beautiful 1,872 sq. ft. character home • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Large foyer, Original refinished hardwood floors • Newer appliances & ceramic tile flooring • Sunken family room with gas fireplace • Single attached garage, Single detached garage

$228,000

Wally Lorenz

MLS®601835

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • 1,340 sq. ft. year round cabin • Wrap around deck on the front and side of the cabin • Deck and fire pit in private back yard • Comes with appliances

$439,900

RM OF EYE HILL, MACKLIN

Nicole Lovell

MLS®585372

Beautiful uniqueness of this 2,504 sq. ft. exquisite, white pine, log home. Featuring 4 bedrooms to include a generous sized master bedroom w/ large walk-in closets. Basement is open for development. 28’X24’ double attached garage, 12’X24’ shop w/ 12’X24’ lean-to & Dug out. Located 1 km east of Macklin on 29.74 acres.

$597,000

Lot 35 Sub 5, Meeting Lake

JoAnne Iverson

MLS®572732

• 1,300 sq. ft. on 2 levels • 3 bedrooms, good sized kitchen, living room & dining area • Shingles done in 2015 • 2x6 construction, wall insulated, floor is not insulated • Most furnishings will remain

$114,000

405 1st Street E, Wilkie

Nicole Lovell

MLS®601525

Perfect starter home in a great location. This cozy 768 sq. ft. bungalow home close to school with park /playground adjacent to your backyard.

Many desirable features and upgrades this 2-bedroom, 2 bath home. Complete garage packages: Single detached 12X20 ft. double detached 30x30 ft. w/ sump. Check it out!

$172,000

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391 2nd Street W, Glaslyn

Lloyd Ledinski / Brett Payne MLS®589192

Beautiful 980 sq. ft. two bedroom home built in 2006 with 2 bathrooms on the main floor one has been upgraded with a walk in tub, floor is ceramic tile throughout and easy to keep clean, large yard and single detached garage. Call today for more information. We need action on their home owner want it sold.

$186,900

RM OF CANWOOD, DEBDEN

Lloyd Ledinski

MLS®593599

This 140 acre scenic property close to the Cookson pasture and the Prince Albert National Park. 1,232 sq. ft. home built in 1960, 30x32 hip roof horse barn. Approx. 65 acre of tame hay. The balance is some harvestable spruce timber plus pasture openings. Just a great sheltered yard.

Fenced with 3 wires and treated post.

$200,000

RM OF LEASK NO. 464

Lloyd Ledinski

MLS®580974

Three adjoining quarters with approx. 364 acres of tame hay, balance natural and bush. All rolling hills plus small lake stocked with rainbow trout. 2 quarters have 4 wires and treated post. 1092 sq. ft. 3 bedroom bungalow home, block basement, 40x60 Quonset also Quonset style barn with mezzanine and very well sheltered yard. What a property. Approx. 12 miles North East of Leask.

$570,000

1420 3rd Avenue E, Edam

Lloyd Ledinski / Wally Lorenz MLS®600803 This 952 sq. ft. with 3 bedroom mobile home located in the village of Edam. Many upgrades done windows, insulations and siding.

Can be sold separately or with MLS®600808.

$75,000

401 4 Avenue, Medstead

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®586472

• 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Large corner lot (108X158) • Attached double garage with direct basement access • Single detached garage • Storage shed, garden area, matured yard • Close to School and all amenities

$175,000

101 1st Avenue, Medstead

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®598759 • • • •

1,172 sq. ft. family, 3 BDRMS 110 X 217 corner lot Many upgrades have been completed Landscaped yard includes garden area, perennials, pond, deck • Single detached garage • Great place to raise a family and has all the amenities • Motivated sellers

$115,000

Lot 1 Spruce Bay, Meeting Lake

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®590993 • • • • • • •

1,440 sq. ft. 4 season Cabin 3 BD, 1BA Open floor plan, heated w/ wood stove + electric heat Large deck on two sides of the cabin Fire pit area, ample room for parking c/w appliances and some furniture Double detached garage w/ 220 power, heated w/ propane

$319,900

Lot 3 Venture Road, Iroquois Lake

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®591789

• Very well maintained • 4 season cabin with 2 BDRMS • 8x12 insulated bunk house • Deck, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, 26X20 garage & storage shed • Electric heat with equalized payments of $102.75/month

$238,500

336 Seppala Place, Chitek Lake

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®599345 • 4 bedrooms, 2 baths

• 1,152 sq. ft. 4 season home • Open floor plan, ample counter top space and corner pantry • Pontoon lift/25 ft. dock is negotiable, c/w appliances • Attached heated garage, coverall shed, green house & storage shed

$345,000

1181 107th Street

Wally Lorenz

MLS®600946

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, April 25th 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

$184,900

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Staff Sixteen years after North Battleford’s cryptosporidium water crisis, a class action settlement has been approved.

Those who choose to opt out of accepting their share of $3,300,000 have until May 25 to do so.

For details turn to Page 11.

The March 22 provincial budget has left Living Sky School Division with a $6

million shortfall.

Staff cuts, specifically to education assistants and consultants, are being proposed.

For more turn to Page 8.

Battleford residents might be surprised to hear their curb-side garbage bins are 10 years old. Town council has approved a replacement program for the aging bins that will see residents pay $125.

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Mother Nature enjoys slapping down our optimism from time to time, but then she apologizes by sharing her wonders. A flock of whooping cranes was sighted east of the Battlefords and the crocuses are peaking out through the native prairie on King Hill in North Battleford. Photos by Bill Sherlock (cranes) and Dianne Michaud (crocuses)

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The City of North Battleford has received a little bit of good financial news after all the bad news from the provincial budget.

The good news is that the low bid for its 2017 Capital Works Project Underground Utilities tender came in under budget.

The low bid from Sanburn Construction Ltd. of Battleford came in at $962,496.96, well under the $1.11 million budget estimate for the work. That bid includes the PST. That bid came in under three other bids during the tender process.

City Manager Jim Puffalt was delighted to see the bids come in under

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So far, it has not, he indicated.

He congratulated the Planning and Development Department and also City Engineer Bob Anthony for getting the tender back so quickly.

The contract would include the underground utilities portion of the UPAR projects for 2017. There is also a roadways component that is separate from this contract.

The work would include the 101st Street rehabilitation from 11th to 12th Avenue, 97th Street from 13th to 15th Avenue, 99th Street from 12th to 13th Ave., the hydrant replacement program, and the 17th Avenue rehabilitation from 104th to 106th Street.

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Teachers K-12 backbone

Dear Editor Leadership in our K-12 educational system “should” start from above, from the locally elected trustees and school division senior administrators. But often it does not.

With all the cuts to education funding coming from our provincial governments, this certainly promises to be a time when strong leadership in education is needed at the local level.

Many are rightly confident that although times are tough, the quality of education delivered to children in our schools will not be reduced, given the resourcefulness, dedication and professionalism of teachers. The strongest leadership in our K-12 school system has always come from actual teachers in schools and classrooms. That’s why we call them “professionals.”

On the other hand, we can only hope that our elected trustees and their $200,000 plus per year board office administrators will be as dedicated and professional.

We can hope that they will have the fundamental ethics and courage to operate at a high level by making sure that any cut backs will be born by the economically powerful and politically influential, perhaps even themselves, and not born by the marginalized and disadvantaged who have a greater stake in getting a good education.

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Absolute incompetence Dear Editor How do you define incompetence?

Consider this: spend more than $3 million buying buses and upgrading assets for the Saskatchewan Transportation Company in 2016, and then shut it down in 2017.

That’s right. The Sask. Party government authorized spending $605,000 on new buses and $2.4 million on an upgrade to the Regina maintenance facility in the 2016 fiscal year. The year before that, it purchased four fullsize passenger coaches and four trailers.

This ridiculous waste of taxpayers’ money meets my definition of incompetence. But, even more concerning is that government will no doubt sell off the assets from our provincial bus company, the one that has served Saskatchewan rural communities for 70 years, to private businesses at fire-sale prices. No doubt this is a textbook case of incompetence, but also says a lot about who benefits and who loses at the hands of the Sask. Party and this year’s provincial budget.

Sid Wonitowy Yorkton

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Dear Editor I met Ian on my way into the library. Coming out of the library was our friend Crystal and her preteen daughter Coral. Crystal waved the young adult book I had recommended for Coral. I reported I was on my way in to the library to pick up a hold. My hold was the book on CD that Coral had recommended. Ian mentioned he had recently switched from radio to books on CDs for his commute. I walked Ian to the books on CD section and recommended my favourite mystery author.

While Coral, Crystal, Ian and I read for pleasure, there is evidence that literacy is an antidote to violence.

Authors of Born for Love write, “Reading ‘builds’ networks in the cortex: the area of the brain responsible for planning and impulse control. Greater self-control tends to reduce violence.”

Reading fiction allows us to practice empathy by “walking a mile” in a character’s shoes. We experience pleasure when our character wins and pain when they lose. Differences in gender, age, race, income or lifestyle disappear. When reading, we experience our common humanity.

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An interesting thing happened on the way to STC’s funeral An interesting thing happened in the weeks leading up to the demise of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company.

In the past week I’ve heard of three companies announcing they intend to step in and fill some of the gap left by the impending shutdown of STC. Could it be private enterprise might just be capable of offering a more efficient and effective service? Could there be even more entrepreneurs about to launch their own services?

So far we’ve heard of a new shuttle service between Martensville, Warman and Saskatoon offered by AV Shuttlecab of Saskatoon. DiCal Transport of Melville is proposing a service in the Yorkton area running to Regina. But surely the biggest, to date, is the application of Lumsdenbased Carpe Diem to the Highway Traffic Board to take over STC’s routes.

I’m not certain, but it seemed like they wanted to basically reincarnate STC, with smaller, less expensive buses, under private ownership and operation. Presumably, they would be non-union.

It’s ironic they need the approval of the Highway Traffic Board, which regulates buses and similar services in Saskatchewan. Did this board, with its bovine feces “running rights,” protect STC to the point of it never having the business acumen to make a buck? Certainly these operations think they can make money.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year number of stories about a dustup between companies in North Battleford regarding taxi service and limo service that involved the Highway Traffic Board. I couldn’t believe such an entity exists still in this province. If you want to haul freight, you should be able to buy a semi or a van and hang up your shingle. If you get the business, you survive.

If not, your fleet goes up for auction.

But when it comes to hauling passengers, it’s a totally different matter.

You have to get “running rights” for certain routes, and that’s exclusionary to others unless they are also granted running rights.

That was what this dustup was about.

To Joe Public, who pays for the highways, all highways, the concept of not being able to use those same highways because someone has regulatory dibs on it is maddening to the extreme. What is this, communist China? Do we need the central committee’s approval to drive a bus? Really? In 21st century Saskatchewan?

Perhaps if STC had to compete with other bus services for the last several decades, we would have a healthier bus system today. The loss of one service wouldn’t be so devastating.

CJME reported, “The HTB may approve an application, but companies are not given the authority to move ahead with their business until proof of adequate insurance is obtained and that there are no notices of opposition.

Interested parties have 21 days to file a notice of opposition. If there is, a public hearing is arranged and the HTB listens to all parties and will make a decision on the application after that. All of this process can take up to three months to approve.”

Why the hell in a free enterprise world should anyone be allowed to oppose another person’s business initiative, and have a government body say, “Okay, I guess we’ll stamp it out.” You want to oppose it? Offer a similar or better service at a better price, or shut the hell up.

If Carpe Diem’s application is opposed by DiCal’s, or vice versa, the Highway Traffic Board could snuff out one of the ventures. That, dear folks, is why we have been so reliant on STC. No one else could give them a run for their money, because they had all the running rights. It’s only now, after it folded, we are seeing the rise of free enterprise in its place.

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case of Carpe Diem, “The charter buses would not be liquor-licensed, unlike the limos in their fleet.”

Well, there’s a hell of an idea. What happens on any airliner as soon as the wheels are up?

They offer you a drink.

Why isn’t this offered on buses? If they can’t make much of a profit on the fare and freight alone, let them offer booze! None of these passengers are driving anyhow. That’s why they’re on the bus in the first place. A couple drinks each multiplied by half the passengers and suddenly profitability might not be so hard to reach.

It is clearly evident that the bus and freight services offered by STC are indeed replaceable. I do not need to suggest the non-union, private sector can provide the same service and make a profit.

Three businesses already have, and are putting their money where their mouths are.

Let’s see where this ride takes us. Maybe soon you can even have a toast to that, too, on your ride to Regina.

— Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News.

He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sastel.net

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Battleford promoting Canada 150

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

With a Canada 150 flag raised prior to town council Monday, the first Battleford event to celebrate the historic marker was also announced.

The RCMP Musical Ride will come to Fort Battleford June 3 and 4. And before the musical ride comes to town, Canada 150 community leaders, councillors Judy Pruden and Gordon Yarde, will be visiting the three

Battleford-area schools to distribute promotional pins to students.

It’s something Pruden has memory of during another one of Canada’s milestones.

“I remember when Canada celebrated its 100th birthday and it was a big deal,” said Pruden, adding, “I remember I got a pin and I still have it.”

Although Pruden acknowledges the prospect of a pin might not engender the excitement it once did, the Battleford council

member noted it’s a nice memento to mark Canada’s birthday and one they can add to when Canada gets to 200.

In addition to the promotional pins, there will also be collectible pins for purchase, though the date they are available is still to be determined.

As a Canada 150 community leader, Pruden added that more information regarding future events celebrating Canada 150 will be announced closer to the date.

Councillors Gordon Yarde, Shelley Boutin-Gervais, Mayor Ames Leslie, councillors Kevin Russell and Judy Pruden unveil the Canada 150 flag that will be flying at Town Hall in Battleford. The Canada 150 community leaders for Battleford have been announced and taking the reins are Pruden and Yarde, who will be visiting schools in the lead up to Canada Day. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

B’ford homeowners on the hook for garbage cans

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

Battleford’s curb-side garbage containers are

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The administration fee was decided on by taking into consideration “the whole labour cost,” said Enns-Wind.

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$6M budget hole for Living Sky to address

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Living Sky School Division trustees got their first sense of how grim the financial picture is for the division in the wake of the provincial budget in March.

Director of Education Dave Hutchinson and Chief Financial Officer Lonny Darroch presented the proposed 2017-18 budget to the board April 12.

The budget, which is a recommendation to the board at this stage, painted a grim picture, as the board must deal with a deficit for 2017-18 of just over $6 million.

That includes not only the $2,860,468 “structural” deficit coming into this year, but also a $3,224,705 reduction for 2017-18.

The latter number results from a 4.6 per cent reduction in operating funding from the province

to the school division from the provincial budget.

Hutchinson participated in the Wednesday board meeting by conference call as he had been meeting with the education ministry that day.

He called this “the most difficult budget I have had to try to find a way to balance in my career.”

He also said this was just the start of the budget changes to the school division. Hutchinson pointed to a “phase two” where a provincial committee will be looking at the standardization of senior staff and wage structure of school divisions. That is likely to mean more potential reductions.

Then there is what Hutchinson described as phase three: a 3.5 per cent wage rollback that the provincial government has targeted for next year.

That would be over and above addressing the

$6 million deficit, which Hutchinson indicated was the immediate priority.

“We’re dealing with this challenge tonight,” Hutchinson told the board.

“And this is the beginning of the conversation for this challenge that is coming down the road that we have to be aware of.”

To deal with the $6 million hole, Hutchinson outlined a number of budget options that include potential staff and service/transportation reductions.

The proposed staffing reductions total 58.6 positions throughout the division for a total of $3,678,000.

Those include a reduction of 20 educational assistant (EA) positions and 15 teachers. The division believes those EA and teacher reductions will be achieved through attrition. A small number of positions that are currently vacant are also included in

the reduction.

Also among the cuts proposed are four teacher’s aid positions and 4.6 caretaker positions. Also included is a proposal to reduce the number of consultant positions from nine down to three. Hutchinson is recommending, however, the First Nations and Métis Education Co-ordinator position remain, due to the large number of First Nations and Métis students in the system.

Staff members in the positions that could be reduced have been contacted directly.

Also proposed are non-staff reductions totaling $2,011,000. Those options include $250,000 in reductions to teacher professional development, work-related meetings and extracurricular subs: going down to one EA PD support day; reconfiguring the student award and staff appreciation events; elimi-

nating the extra transportation above and beyond the policy guidelines for Battleford, Unity and Kerrobert: changing the walk distance in North Battleford from .75 to 1.0 kilometre; and cutting division support for “special events” transportation.

There are also reductions to other areas proposed including academic supplies and school-based PD carry over, as well as technology supplies.

Overall, the division is looking at resolving the $6 million deficit through a reduction of $3,528,437 in staff postions, $1,208,648 in non-staff positions and then using reserves of $1,348,087 million to cushion the shortfall.

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Despite the situation Living Sky faces financially, Hutchinson reassured board members that maintaining student learning priorities was still their goal. The division will be maintaining its focus on the Education Sector Strategic Plan, and to ensure resources are available for priority areas including assessment and reporting, support for student wellbeing and promoting equity and supporting diversity.

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Building permits took a slight dip in March in North Battleford but remain ahead of last year’s pace.

According to statistics presented at Monday’s Planning Committee meeting, six permits were issued for $745,000 in March, compared to nine permits for $1,113,500 the same month in 2016.

Permits last month included three industrial alterations for $175,000, one new dwelling for $350,000, one commercial alteration for $170,000 and one basement suite for $50,000.

Overall for the year through March, the City saw 21 permits for $2,307,500, compared to 20 permits for $2,163,000.

It is anticipated the number of permits will pick up in the near future. Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink told council “there are quite a few we’re expecting in the next month or so, so we expect we’ll be well ahead of last year.”

Councillor Kelli Hawtin also wanted to know when the build for the new theatre downtown is going to get started, and when the permit will come through for that project.

City Manager Jim Puffalt indicated they were thinking it would be “another month or so as we finalize the land, and environment. There’s a few other issues on there, but again just trying to finalize with the province.”

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Master plan for Fairview Heights presented

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The master plan for Fairview Heights was on the agenda at Monday’s City of North Battleford Planning Committee meeting at City Hall.

At that meeting councillors heard from Ryan King, with AECOM in Saskatoon, about the completed master plan

study. The goal of the study is to provide guidance for future growth of the city in the Fairview Heights neighbourhood over the coming years.

The master plan is the “guiding document” for the neighbourhood, with the study area encompassing 266 acres.

It deals with such things as the subdivision layout, road network, sewer

system, storm design and water distribution.

The master plan suggests various “stages” of subdivision development.

A proposed retention pond is planned for the later stages of development.

A motion to receive the report was passed by council members at Planning Committee on Monday night.

Ryan King of AECOM presents the Master Plan for the Fairview Heights neighbourhood at North Battleford planning committee Monday. Photo by John Cairns

Synthetic ice removed from CUplex

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The synthetic ice surface outside the CUplex is no more, at least for the time being.

The removal of the synthetic ice, which happened a couple of weeks ago, was a topic of discussion at the City of North Battleford Planning Committee meeting Monday.

The surface was installed in Rotary Plaza and opened early in 2015, the result of a financial contribution from Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs.

At the time, the synthetic ice surface, made out of durable plastic panels, was seen as an opportunity to provide

year-round skating to local residents.

But according to Director of Leisure Services Bill Samborski, the synthetic ice has not held up to the weather

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- Bill Samborski, director of Leisure Services c o n d it io n s , making for a difficult skating experience for those using it.

Cold weather and snow has been an issue, but dust and wind have

been problems as well.

“We really struggled with the weather there,” said Samborski.

According to Samborski, removing the ice surface had been something on their radar “for the past year.”

Currently, the synthetic ice is sitting in city storage. The intent is, once the main programming ends at the field house, they hope to remove a portion of the turf inside so “we have a little bit of ice and a little bit of turf,” said Samborski.

The thinking is by putting the surface in a more controlled environment, it might respond better to the skaters using it.

Another option is to sell off the synthetic ice material, but that is a last

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“I don’t want to sell it at this point, I’d rather find a solution,” said Samborski.

The field house would be a temporary location.

As for the future, if a permanent indoor venue isn’t found, it’s possible they could try an outdoor venue again, but with some changes.

Samborski said what

they could look at doing is to find a location and then look for funding for a board structure or some type of barrier that might help keep out the wind and the dust.

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Kiwanis festival announces winners at gala

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival wrapped up with a gala presentation of festival highlights April 12 at the Dekker Centre.

Awards were presented to musicians, singers and speech artists.

MC for the night was Nick Fransoo, who introduced performances during the first half of the evening. Following the performances by award winners, the awards themselves were given out.

Recommended to the provincial festival are Jordyn Nachtegaele for voice, Nicole Klippenstein for voice, Kamala youth choir, Katrina MacKinnon for piano, Emily Jung for

piano, Micah Carter for woodwind, Zaide Masich for strings, Jeanny Jung for violin and Cole Knutson for woodwind.

Receiving prizes in band were Vladimir Pristojko, Maryn Kachmarski, Aidane Schafer, Aiden Bellows, Micah Carter, NBCHS Junior Concert Band, EMBM Grade 5 Band and Kinsmen High School Group.

Awards for strings were earned by Zaide Masich, Dmitri Masich, Keegan Isaac, Anna Currie, Taegan Isaac, Victoria Mahmood and Jeanny Jung.

In the speech arts category Anna Currie, Jorja Geddes and Elianna Pyle received awards.

Taking honours in speech arts were Zoe

Johnson, Abbey Neufeld, Jordyn Nachtegaele and Dance Connection Junior Musical Theatre Ensemble.

In the vocal category awards were earned by the Gallery Singers, Kamala, Ava Bahrey, Drew Chermcara, Jordyn Nachtegaele, Kacy Tkachuk, Slavko Pristojko, Nicole Klippenstein, Courtney Wouters, Abbey Neufeld and Naomi Wall.

Recognized in piano were Marielle Bala, Eli Butler, Sam Haase, Sadie Gryba and Rhiannon Kruger, Ava Bahrey and Eli Butler, Jacob Lawrence, Ava Bahrey, Tyrone Marodza, Ashlyn Elmer, Mathew Escorpiso, Minju Kim, Emily Jung and Jeanny Jung.

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Top left, Dianne Gryba presents Jorja Geddes the award for Promising Performer in Speech Arts. Top right, Zoe Johnson accepts the award for Promising Performer in Musical Theatre. Bottom left, Nicole Klippenstein accepts the award for Promising Vocal Performer. Bottom right, Jordyn Nachtegaele is presented with the award for Promising Perfromer in Musical Theatre. Above, Zaide Masich accepts Promising Performer in Strings. Insert, MC for the evening Nick Fransoo. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky

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The Battlefords Constituency

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NW organizations receive SLGA grants Staff A number of Northwest communities and organizations are among those receiving more than $1.2 million in charitable gaming grants from Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

According to a news release from the province, more than 700 organizations received charitable gaming grants during the third quarter. The grant program supports groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming, including licensed bingos, raffles, break-open tickets, Texas hold ‘em poker and Monte Carlo events, with those groups and organizations receiving a grant equal to 25 per cent of net revenues raised from these activities.

The groups submit charitable gaming reports that are used to automatically calculate individual grants by SLGA. Here is a list of the organizations that have received grants:

North Battleford

Battlefords Indian Mé-

tis Friendship Centre Association $1,016.13.

Battlefords Sailing Club $130.57 Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. $1,346.80 Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Battlefords $956.38 Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Inc. $189.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 $153.30 The Rotary Club of the Battlefords $563.05 North Battleford total: $4,355.23

Maidstone

Maidstone $501.73

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Spiritwood

Spiritwood and District Lions Club Inc. $395.50 Spiritwood Area Recreation, Culture and Sport Inc. $572.25 Spiritwood total: $967.75

St. Walburg

St. Walburg Elks #389 $4,492.38 St. Walburg Royal Canadian Legion North Star Br. #13 $290.64 St. Walburg Women

of the Wagons (WoW) $2,343.75 St. Walburg total: $7,126.77

Neilburg

Manitou Pioneers Museum Inc. $2,314.80 Neilburg Rec Board $4,074.35 Neilburg total: $6,389.15

Blaine Lake

Blaine Lake Senior Citizens Centre $129.

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Queen’s Bench Court has approved the latest settlement of a class action arising from the North Battleford cryptosporidium outbreak of 2001.

The court issued an order April 11 certifying the class action and approved the settlement agreement in the case. The settlement to the class is in the amount of $3,300,000.

This particular class action covers those who contracted cryptosporidium between March 20 and April 25, 2001 who were under the age of 18.

The Queen’s Bench approval ends what has been

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ganizations by providing them with this additional financial support,” said minister responsible for SLGA Jeremy Harrison in a statement.

“The grants will help groups and organizations further contribute to local programming that benefits everyone from children to seniors.”

Award of Appreciation

Paradise Hill

Henderly Community Club $722.50

Glaslyn

Glaslyn Elks #368 $193.13

Lodge

Livelong

Dexter Community Centre Inc. $749.11 K iv i m a a-Mo on l ig ht Bay Volunteer Fire Department $500.

Livelong and District

Opt out deadline May 25 a long process towards resolving the case.

The settlement had been reached last September with conditional approval granted in October.

The settlement agreement includes the plaintiffs as well as the City of North Battleford, Province of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Water Corporation.

According to the terms, the agreement settles the action and releases the defendants with respect to this class of plaintiffs.

Those who do not opt out are considered part of the class action. For those wishing to opt out of the

Little $613.

Bethany Assisted Living Homes (Wilkie) Inc.$445.

St. James Catholic Women’s League $182.50 Wilkie/Scott Pastoral Charge $321.50 Wilkie total $949 “Our government is pleased to acknowledge the fundraising efforts of volunteer groups and or-

Hafford and District Recreation Board Inc. $170.

Ukrainian Catholic Pastoral District $309.08 Hafford total: $479.08

Court approval for crypto settlement Staff

Recreation Association Inc. $1,029.57 Livelong total: $2,278.68

agreement, forms must be received or post marked by the administrator on or before May 25.

For those eligible for compensation under the agreement, they must submit a claim form, sworn affidavit and required documentation to the administrator postmarked no later than November 25, 2017, the Claims Deadline.

The Bruneau Group Inc. of Ottawa is acting as claims administrator in this case.

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John Soloninko, manager of Elk Point Drilling in North Battleford, has received an award of appreciation from the Saskatchewan Groundwater Association for the many years of dedication and contribution to the ground water and well industry. The plaque was presented by Rob Walcer (left) of the Water Security Agency at the annual meeting held by the association March 24 in Saskatoon. Soloninko has been with Elk Point Drilling since the fall of 1962 and manager at North Battleford since 1972. Photo submitted

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Battlefords and District Community Foundation

Connaught Community School was one of four local groups to receive funding from the Community

Fund for Canada’s 150th.

The Grade 3-4 class and Grade 4-5 class will be visiting many area historical sites to learn about activities and people who helped shape the Battlefords. They will document their experi-

ences on a website that has input from students across the country.

The Community Fund for Canada’s 150th is a collaboration led by Community Foundations of Canada and a national network

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of 191 community foundations, including Battlefords and District Community Foundation, with the support of the Government of Canada.

Other successful applications came from the Village of Cochin, the Town of Wilkie and the Town

of Luseland. These projects will engage citizens in the celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation. The projects are designed to build community and inspire a deeper understanding of Canada.

The Battlefords and

District Community Foundation continues to build community by supporting a number of groups and individuals with annual grants and scholarships.

BDCF distributed more than $35,000 in community grants and scholarships last year.

Connaught Community School students will be exploring the history of the Battlefords as a result of funding from the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th.

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Re/Max of the Battlefords agents presenting $1,000 to BUH Foundation’s Every Little Bit Counts capital campaign. Photo submitted

Staff Re/Max of the Battlefords has stepped up to assist pediatric patients using ears, nose and throat (ENT) services in the operating room at Battlefords Union Hospital.

For many years Re/ Max has been partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network and support children’s healthcare, including a partnership with Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.

“We are so grateful to Re/Max and their agents who not only volunteer their time and attend foundation events, but choose

to donate to pediatric care at BUH,” said Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation executive director.

“By donating to the 2017 capital campaign of Every Little Bit Counts, Re/Max is helping the foundation raise the $380,000 required to purchase surgical equipment for the new ears nose and throat specialist at BUH. Many of the patients Dr. A. Awobem will be seeing are children who will need tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies and tube insertion in their ears.”

“We at Re/Max are proud to support BUH Foundation and the work they do in our community

to better health care,” said Joanne Iverson, Re/Max broker/manager.

“Each year Re/Max agents donate a percentage of all sales that take place during the months of April, May and June. It is because of the generosity of our sales agents that we are able to make this contribution every year and I thank them for giving back and choosing to make a difference” The On Air for Healthcare Radiothon, in support of this capital campaign, will be held on Friday, May 12 at BUH’s main lobby. Please contact BUH Foundation for more information.

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Tavia Laliberte in the red and Lefa Sproxton right in front in black vest were among 14 hikers who explored the Grand Canyon. At least 10 of the group are from Saskatchewan. Photos submitted

Hiking to Supai and Havasu Falls Submitted by Lorna Pearson

Correspondent

In early March an eager group of Canadian hikers adventured into the Grand Canyon.

The trailhead at Hualpai Hilltop, is an hour and a half north east of Peach Springs, just off of Route 66. The group travelled across ranch and reservation land to reach the trailhead. Looking down, the trail appears challenging with seemingly endless switchbacks, but the view across the canyon is breathtaking.

The hike begins with a fairly steep decent to primarily wash hiking. There are side trails that offer the feet and legs a break from the rocky wash. Pack trains and riders pass the hikers as they carry the packs down. It makes the walk easier and more enjoyable.

The trail takes the hiker along a wash between the enormous walls of the canyon. The entrance to the village of Supai is a welcome sight after the long hike. Hiking this incredible canyon offers time to chat, to think and to marvel at the geography. Birds are heard, but not often seen, colours and vistas continually amaze the walker. Occasional stops for lunch or breaks offer moments to gaze and reflect. As the hiker enters the village the sounds and activity of others is almost surprising.

The walker has become accustomed to the comparable isolation of the walk.

The first real sign of life is a dog, or a horse and then a Burrito stand. There’s time for ice cream or coffee. Day one is coming to 2016 EDITION

Images of Havasu Falls is are prominently featured in tourism promotional materials.

A view of the canyon.

a close and it’s time for Indian tacos and a visit with companions. We share our victories, “ I can’t believe I did it,” and our challenges. “Ohhhhh my feet are tired.” “Who has blister bandages?” Today 13 kilometres have been hiked to reach the village. It was time to plan for tomorrow.

Day two comes with options — do nothing but rest or walk to the falls of which three are easily reached.

The first, Navajo Falls is about two and a half kilometres from the village.

The famous Havasu Falls and the campground are another kilometer. Everyone who visits Arizona has seen pictures of these falls on postcards, travel information, magnets and cups.

It’s easily recognized but not often named. To hike from the village to Mooney Falls, the third falls, is a hike of about five kilometres. It’s an easy hike and one filled with photo opportunities.

The third option is to climb down a rock wall alongside Mooney Falls.

This requires the hiker to climb through a rock tunnel and emerge to a series of ladders and chains.

Down you climb to the base of the falls. From there the trail leads to Beaver Falls.

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This path is different than anything hiked so far. It leads through a vast meadow of vines. The vines are four feet high in places and of course brown and dry in March.

Photos of the same area in spring and summer show endless green.

The hiker will ford several creeks and climb more ladders to finally reach the view of Beaver Falls.

This is a good place to sit a spell, think and be grateful for the experience of the day. Not everyone chooses this portion of the hike.

For many the opportunity to wander camera in hand is too great to pass up. Supai to Beaver Falls is a hike of about eight kilometres.

Back at camp on day two there is time for sharing; stories, memories, moments, challenges, and victories. More fry bread is in order, of course.

Day three is the hike out, one that first timers often worry about. Surprisingly it rarely takes longer than the hike in. Perhaps there are fewer stops to stare and take photos. Regardless everyone emerges from the canyon thrilled that they completed it, amazed at what they saw and did and grateful for new friends.

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Birds find a feast in unharvested fields

Mother Nature sent pounding winds to create some amazing ice sculpture along the shores of Jackfish Lake. Photos by Lorna Pearson

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Three snows and now we should have summer.

The trees are budding out and the robins are happy as they look for food. The geese are here in big flocks and when they get further north they will find feed in the unharvested fields.

This is terrible weather for baby calves, so hope they found shelter.

Contract bridge at the Do Drop In held April 10 found top score by Vern Iverson and second high by Eric Callbeck. At duplicate bridge April 11, top couple was Vern Iverson and Rob-

ert Iverson. Second were Maureen Campbell and Eric Callbeck and third were Bernard and Lucille Gregoire. The bridge in the city was cancelled April 13.

April 1, in Smithers, B.C., a fellow stepped out of his truck and headed toward the hotel, back pack and all, when a deer ran him over. No one would believe his story until the hotel surveillance camera clearly showed how the deer ran over him, sending him flying. He wasn’t hurt much but surely was surprised. Most thought it was an April fools’ joke.

I know of more than one

eota News incident where a deer has run across the highway into vehicles, but this is the first human incident I’ve heard of.

In China when you go for a rickshaw ride it is not behind a fellow running on foot, but behind a fellow on a bicycle. My niece has just returned from a China tour.

Plastic milk jugs and containers can now be taken to Sarcan for deposit re-

fund if dated after April 1.

Payment for aluminum, tin and plastic containers one litre or bigger increases from 20 cents to 25 cents.

Cartons and tetra packs go from five cents to 10 cents.

All milk and beverage containers will be subject to an environmental handling fee of six cents for plastic, seven cents for glass and three cents for aseptic and paper based polycoat cartons. They also handle household paint and endof-life electronics, except for microwaves, which have to go to the landfill.

The monthly meeting at the Do Drop In took place April 13. Details of replacing the metal storage shed behind the hall will be finalized next month as more information is gathered. The other item being looked into is replacing the floor in the main part of the building.

Shirley Gies has accepted the position of vicepresident. There are 32 paid up members to date.

A gathering being held in Maidstone April 27 will see a day of games – bowling, cards, pool and shuffleboard — before the annual meeting at 2 p.m. hosted by Rivers West SSFA. Lunch will be $12

and there’ll be door prizes.

The annual SSAI convention is being held in Saskatoon at the Heritage Inn June 7 and 8 and we are expected to send an item for their silent auction. SSAI tickets are on hand for their fundraiser.

Maureen Campbell gave the library report listing how harmful the new budget cuts will be.

The only birthday for April was Gail Hilderman.

Discussion on where to hang the new 150 Canadian flag that has been donated, followed.

Travel to the Awards night in Paradise Hill, where Maureen will receive a volunteer award, was discussed. Maureen will tend to the planter in the front of the hall and Linda will do the one behind. Number totals for the walkathon have to be phoned to Gwen Lacerte before May 16. Resolutions must be submitted before May 1.

A card will be sent to Yvette Lessard as she has taken up residence at Battlefords District Care Centre. The Girls Club will paint the ends of the garbage stand. Jerry Iverson will organize an information session for when Edam

seniors are guests April 28.

The subscription to Saskatchewan History Folklore will be renewed.

The next shuffleboard tournament is set for May 22. An expression of appreciation was given to Eric and Gail for setting up tables before events. The janitor contract will be renewed. The next meeting is set for May 12 at 10:30 a.m. followed by the potluck lunch.

A garage at the north end of Edam burned April 12, so another business has gone up in smoke, which is always regretful.

The godwits, a northern bird of which there are four species, fly from Alaska to New Zealand and Australia nonstop, taking a week with no refueling, no resting and no drinking. It’s a trip of 72,000 miles over the Pacific Ocean. This is an amazing feat and done twice every year.

Vern Iverson travelled to Regina to visit his family there.

Sal Bouvier and her daughter Sonya came from Calgary and Carstairs, Alta. to spend the holiday with me.

There must have been many others visiting around but no reports.

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Learning experience for Harris at SaskFirst camp

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Going up against the best players in the province in Regina over the Easter weekend was just what Maymont’s Ashton Harris hoped it would be.

Other than a nasty illness that he came down with just as the SaskFirst bantam tournament began.

“My family was starting to get sick the day before the tournament so I was hoping that I wouldn’t catch it,” Harris said. “Unfortunately, I ended up getting sick when the weekend began, so that changed things a bit.

“Overall though, I felt like I still played pretty well. I did well on the face-offs and played well on defence, and I tried to make as many hard hits as I could. However, it gets to be a little bit tough to do that as well as you would like when you don’t have quite as much energy as

you usually do.”

The 14-year-old forward was on a team with a number of players from the north region of the province.

They finished in sixth place at the tournament with a record of 1-2-1.

“We didn’t play quite as well as we had at a tune-up tournament in December,” Harris said. “The communication and chemistry that we had then just wasn’t there over the weekend.

“When you have more scouts coming out to watch, there’s some jitters that’s for sure, but I think I was able to do a good job of blocking that out as well as I could.”

Having the chance to

take part in the tournament was an added bonus for Harris, who was part of a Battleford Barons team that picked up only one win in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League this season.

“It was a pretty tough year so to be able to go to the SaskFirst tournament was a pretty nice reward,” said Harris, who has seven points for the Barons this year. “There are lot of players who already signed with Midget AAA teams for next season, so it was good to be up against that competition.

“Even though our season wasn’t the greatest, I was able to develop a lot as a player with the Barons. I was able to have quite a lot of ice time and lots of time with the puck, which was great for me.”

Harris had a nice warmup event prior to going to Regina, as he took part in the Battlefords North Stars spring prospect camp last

weekend.

“That was a really good experience,” Harris said.

“It’s really fun to see where you are at against much older guys and what you have to work on in order to make it to that level.

“Ideally, I would like to play for the Midget AAA Stars next year, but that might be a bit of a stretch for me right away, so I’m hoping to make it on the Midget AA Barons roster.

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working on getting in better shape to achieve that goal.”

Harris will be among a number of area players who will be at the Civic Centre this weekend for the AAA Stars spring camp.

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Community shows support for local library

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

The Medstead Library is an integral part of the village, providing numerous services to much of the community and the rural municipality.

A 58 per cent budget cut to funding for the Saskatchewan regional public library system was announced March 22. This has locals of all walks of life concerned deeply for the fate of the local library and the deeper impact this may have on the community as a whole.

The town has not stayed silent about this disturbing turn of events. According to the Medstead librarian, Chandra Pederson, a petition to protest these cuts was started by concerned citizen and local library board member, Christine Freethy. The petitions against the budgetary adjustment are made out to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and to the minister of Justice. This

edstead News paper crusade has accrued well over 70 signatures with more being added every day.

Medstead has already seen the beginnings of these financial ramifications. Specifically, on April 10, inter-library loans were lost. This represents loss of the ability to move books among regions of which there are 11 in Saskatchewan. Medstead is one of the 22 branches of the Lakeland region that is seeing a budget cut of $478,000. Further risks of such cutbacks include lack of digital resources and an absence of a province-wide integrated computer system for libraries.

Additional damage from massive budget reductions can impact the ability to purchase and process new materials and even go so

far as to cause rural branch library closures.

Local concern is high as the Medstead Library provides critical services for the municipality. In addition to the Internet and printing services offered, the library has hosted many seminars including first aid and more than a handful of card-making courses.

Several other events have become iconic to the community.

The Medstead Library hosts the annual Bazaar and Community Craft Fair, which boasts more than 25 local vendors. Another major event is the fun day put on by the library for the local children to celebrate the close of summer before the annual return to school.

A major service the library provides is twiceweekly after-school programs. The craft day held every Thursday from 3-5 p.m. is a favourite. Children of all ages gather, socialize and channel their artistic sides into a different craft every week. The

Local children socialize and create at the weekly craft day hosted by the Medstead Library. Photo by Corrina Murdoch

Easter-themed craft day saw a large group of children crafting and getting treats.

“It’s where the kids go right after school,” Pederson said.

Pederson regards these budgetary changes, “as a decades step back.”

In spite of this, the local librarian continues optimistically in the fight

for this critical institution.

She states the library and community can fundraise and volunteer. Pederson also encourages people to join the local library board and noted that to do so, the Medstead Library may be contacted directly.

The Medstead Library prides itself on the high levels of collaboration with the local school library,

which, according to Pederson, is not the case with every community. The library board will be having a meeting towards the end of April to both address the budget cuts and plan the details for many of the upcoming events, including those put on by the library itself and in conjunction with the Medstead School Library.

Winter’s return stalls harvest and seeding

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

So just when we thought spring was here and things were drying up, just when the odd farmer was thinking about harvesting that fall crop, winter returned.

Although there were quite a few cabin lights on the evening of April 13 and people were planning a nice Easter at the cabin, things changed when the wind began to howl and the snow began to fall. We received a good dump of the white stuff making roads almost impassable and life downright miserable.

There have been a number of annual general meetings for various organizations this month. It seems that is a harbinger of spring.

The Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association held its meeting April 3. Russell Aumack was acclaimed as president, Micky Allchurch as vice-president, Alan Laughlin as secretary and Mary MacDonald as treasurer. Kathy Aumack joined the slate of directors with Dave Rodh, Dustin

abbit Lake News Bassingthwaite, Amanda Moore and Isabelle McLennan.

After the AGM a regular meeting was held to organize the July 7, 8 and 9 slo-pitch tournament that will be held in the community of Rabbit Lake.

The Rabbit Lake Community Hall board held its AGM on April 5. Margaret Siegel joined the slate of directors. Jeanette Krelow and Alan Laughlin will cochair the board for 2017.

Dave Martens will serve as vice-chair. Shelly Laughlin will continue as secretary-treasurer. Laureen Becotte, Marie Balazsi, George Hildebrand, Mary MacDonald, and Cornie Martens remain as directors. The board is holding its spring supper April 22 from 5-7 p.m at the community hall. June 14 there will be a hall cleanup and maintenance day. Anyone who can lend a hand for an hour or a day is most wel-

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The Rabbit Lake branch of the Lakeland Library held its AGM on April 11 at the library. Donna German remained as chairperson, and Naomi Unger as secretary. Joan Dzialo, Marie Balazsi and Norma Sherman are directors.

Glenn Freethy remains librarian.

Over the last weeks our community has said a final farewell to three of its former residents. Hazel Dawson, a former teacher in Rabbit Lake, Pleasant

Site and Athelstan schools, passed away at the age of 99. Mrs. Dawson came to Rabbit Lake in about 1930, as her father was one of the first elevator agents in the new community. She attended school here and later taught here. She married John Dawson from Rabbit Lake and together they farmed near Meeting Lake. Our condolences go to daughters Judy and Joyce and their families.

Ralph Ricketts passed away April 16. Ralph was born to Clyde and Kathleen

Ricketts at Rose Gill Hospital, Rabbit Lake in 1934.

Although he did live here for a stint in later years, his family of Ken, Kevin, Neil and Elaine where raised here and attended school here. Ralph spent most of his life working as a mechanic in the north.

He leaves his four children and their families and a sister, Mary Dearborn of North Battleford, to remember him.

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Roberta (Bobbi)

Graham of St. Walburg.

Bobbi (Cunningham) Graham grew up here, attended school here and married Earl Graham of Rabbit Lake. For the last several years Earl and Bobbi have been in the grocery business in St. Walburg. Our thoughts go to the Graham family and the Cunningham family at this time.

Our community also sends its condolences to the Lavallee families of Mayfair on the sudden passing of Allen Lavallee.

Allen was involved in the Thickwood Hills Cattle Co-op and was well known in this area as well.

The quilting group has been busy all winter with many projects. Quilting is a program of the library.

The quilters will be showing their handiwork at the community hall Monday, April 24.

Sandwith Community Hall is the place to be Saturday April 29. Don your spring bonnet, as they are serving high tea from 2-4 p.m. As well as tea there will be some auction items of interest. Call Margaret McNabb for details.

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MADRA bids adieu to bingos, plans events

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

A dynamic group of more than 15 community members gathered for a meeting of the Medstead and District Recreation Association on the evening of April 11.

MADRA is a non-profit organization operating in the Medstead area. This association contributes a great deal to the community, including the recent exciting bonspiel. The organization is integral to the spirit of the community and facilitates many group engagements that get the locals together to celebrate and participate in lively recreation.

Village administrator, Coleen Kitching, noted passionately the importance to the community of the work done by MADRA.

edstead News Kitching noted donations can be made through the village office to support MADRA, saying, “I want to encourage people in the RM to make an annual donation to the arena.”

Throughout the April 11 meeting, numerous matters were discussed over pizza and refreshments.

These covered the positive news that the local arena, supported by MADRA, passed the necessary health inspection March 14.

Emphasis was placed on the excitement surrounding the upcoming annual Canada Day festivities, specifics of which are being arranged. The importance

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The floor was given to local resident, Ray Ledinski, who served as president of the association for many years. Ledinski has been the primary co-ordinator for bingos conducted as a part of MADRA for more than two decades. He detailed the nuances of running bingos, with particular emphasis on difficulties relating to manpower. Ledinski noted the required volunteer hours for each bingo, specifically that a minimum of four volunteers per event are necessary.

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Medstead and District Recreation Association board members: Merv Seidle president, Cheyenne Orange - secretary and Jamie Buziak - treasurer. Photo by Corrina Murdoch

calculated the gross average of funds obtained over the 26 years discussed, as roughly $8,200 per year.

The meeting also noted that after each bingo, 25 per cent of the amounts brought in is then matched by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. It was specified during the meeting that the funds go to the Northwest Bingo Association and are subsequently divided amongst the participating halls.

MADRA was allocated 36 bingos during 2016. According to Ledinski, these bingos have been conducted primarily by a specific group of committed locals.

Special note and appreciation was given to the decades of work by Avelyn Ledinski, Fred Steinhart,

calling the numbers and stringent cash handling has been managed by those volunteers mentioned.

Great appreciation goes out from MADRA and the community for the hard work put in by these individuals, as was reflected during the meeting.

Discussions followed regarding the plans for upcoming events, specifically those scheduled for the beginning of July. The enthusiasm and passion of the members of this association and the notable good that it contributes to the community is what keeps pushing this nonprofit forward. In so doing, MADRA helps keep Medstead the positive and thriving community its citizens know it to be.

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According to Ledinski, “This was a volunteer system since the start, in 1970.”

Ledinski noted the bingo licence is set to lapse at the end of April 2017.

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Seeding and harvest occurring simultaneously

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Easter has come and gone and it’s now officially time to welcome spring and summer, even if that means enduring some confusion as Mother Nature tries to figure out if it’s still winter or definitely spring.

I have never seen combines in action in April next to a field that is getting seeding equipment ready to roll. A big shout out to our farmer friends for once again enduring weather woes and persevering to complete the tasks at hand.

Congratulations to the Unity Music Festival committee on another successful event and to Shauna Hammer for being named volunteer of the year.

Congratulations UCHS drama team for several awards won at the Saskatchewan Drama Association Region 6 Drama Festival hosted at UCHS.

nity News Winning the award for Best Technical Production was the UCHS stage crew of Jillian Gampe, Ethan Vlietstra, Ben Robertson, Adam Stifter, Destiny Martin, Paige Thompson, Preston Johnson, Ethan Greenwald, Kale Berger and Kira Vlietstra. Stage manager Jillian Gampe also was named Best Stage Manager of the festival.

UCHS travel group returns Tuesday from their Europe trip. Badminton continues to keep both gyms busy as well as the track and field divisions are practising indoors.

Students at St. Peter’s School are congratulating Principal Volk on the arrival to his daughter, who was born April 11.

Unity Farmers Market is back in session, slated to begin May 12.

Friday night slo-pitch is now looking for teams, so please contact Mike Gerlinsky at 306-228-7095 to enter. The season runs April 28 to June 30.

Coffee row folks have thoroughly enjoyed reviewing the numerous events that have taken place in Unity over the last six weeks or so. In addition to spring seeding, they are also talking of their anticipation for upcoming sports seasons whether it be the Riders, the Jays or local teams. There is always coffee and laughter and a promise to meet again tomorrow, as well as plenty of room for folks to join in. I always appreciate this tradition in our community. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

Students taking the Activate pledge during the program during UCHS Activate Day on April 12. Photos by Sherri Solomko

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MAIDSTONE — Keith Hartman of Lloydminster was to see his mom Jean Hartman and took her for lunch and a drive around town.

Jean Hartman went to

ine Island

Apartments

There is not much news, as everyone is out enjoying spring weather. There will be more news after Easter weekend.

Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary No. 142

Lloydminster with her son Gerald to do some shopping.

Seven members of the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary

The storm brought snow and rain to a large area late last week. Upwards of 7075 mm of total precipitation may have occurred over areas between Waterhen and Dore lakes with much of Meadow Lake

Provincial Park and surrounding areas receiving in excess of 60 mm.

With temperatures forecasted to warmup later this week, there is the potential for rapid melt and high streamflows.

WSA warns of flood potential in Northwest Staff The Water Security Agency is advising the public in the Northwest of the potential for minor flooding resulting from the recent spring storm.

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No. 142 met at the Legion Hall to discuss a Mother’s Day tea and bake sale.

The tea will be Friday, May 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the Legion Hall. There will be a door prize, bake sale and raffle. Admission is $3. Come and enjoy!

Memberships can be picked up at the library from Lorna Foster.

We are also planning a potluck supper at the museum kitchen May 22 at 6 p.m. This will be our endof-year outing, as we will recess for July and August.

Hope to see you all there.

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Student of the Week Kaden Gallon: Grade 9; favourite subject - gym and math; favourite food - tacos; favourite app - Clash Royale; last book read - Big Nate; favourite sport - basketball; favourite free time activity - Call of Duty. Photo submitted

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OBITUARIES VEIT: In Loving Memory of Heidi Marie Veit, born May 20, 1969 at Turtleford, SK., passed away March 27, 2017 in Wilkie, SK. Heidi is survived by her loving sons - Cole and Zachary; her brothers: Peter, Steve, Willie, Wayne and David Farmer and her sister, Faye Rosko. Predeceased by her parents Mike and Julia Schneider; sisters: Patrina Sanborn and Yvonne Brazil and by one brother, Elmer Schneider. Memorial Donations are requested to any CIBC Branch for the benefit of Cole and Zachary. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ GRAHAM: Roberta “Bobbie” May Graham of St. Walburg passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the age of 62 years. Roberta was the second daughter of Tom and Marj Cunningham, born on April 28, 1954 at Rosetown, Saskatchewan. Bobbie will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 46 years, Earl; and her children, Lorne (Bobbie), and Darryl; her grandchildren, Garret, Blake, Dallon, and Kaylee; her sisters, Arlene (Jim) Wright, and Gail (Greg) Cressman; her brothers, Tom (Lee Ann) Cunningham, and Billy (Glenda) Cunningham; her mother-in-law, Doris Corbiel; her sister-in-law, Patricia (Ron) Finnestad; her brothers-in-law, David Graham, Gerald (Gloria) Graham, and Keith (Patricia) Graham; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bobbie was predeceased by: her parents, Tom (May 17, 2009), and Marjorie (October 28, 2015) Cunningham; her father-in-law, Jimmy Graham; her sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Teskey) (Hoskins), and Shirley Doucette; and her nephew, Virgil Cressman. The Funeral Service for Bobbie was conducted from the Catholic Church in St. Walburg on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Sellwood officiating. The eulogy was read by Candace Dustan, the ushers were Logan Otte and Helen Lukan, and the music was provided by Debbie Francoeur, the Gardner sisters, and Audrey Greves. Warren Wright, Shaun Finnestad, Zach Cressman, Sheldon Brock, Vincent Wong, and Brad Doucette were the pallbearers. The CWL provided the lunch and Marshall’s Funeral Home of St. Walburg administered the funeral arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society, and condolences may be emailed at www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca.

CARD OF THANKS Bobbie’s Family would like to thank all of their family, friends and neighbors for their support and caring during this difficult time. Thank you to each of the individuals that took part in the service. We would like to thank the staff at the St. Paul’s Hospital, the Royal University Hospital, the St. Walburg Health Complex and Home Care, the Riverside Memorial Hospital, the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, the Cancer Lodge, Marshall’s Ambulance Care, and Marshall’s Funeral Home. Thank you to everyone for the food, flowers, cards and phone calls to each of our homes, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

BATTLEFORDS MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 7:00 p.m. - Room #107 Don Ross Constitutional Changes are posted on battlefordsminorhockey.ca under the AGM Tab. All voting members welcome.

Memberships must be paid prior to the AGM.

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Purebred Gelbvieh bulls red and black yearlings. Barry Davisson 306-228-7793

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In the Estate of SHIELA DOREEN CHUBAK, late of Spiritwood, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

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THIS NOTICE IS TO ALL PERSONS WHO CONTRACTED CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS OR SYMPTOMS OF CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS AS A RESULT OF CONSUMING CONTAMINATED WATER SUPPLIED

BY THE CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD BETWEEN MARCH 20, 2001 AND APRIL 25, 2001.

READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

If you do not opt out you are automatically deemed to be part of the class.

This Notice applies to the “Infant Class” that consists of individuals who: i) Contracted cryptosporidiosis or symptoms of cryptosporidiosis as a result of consuming contaminated water supplied by the City of North Battleford between March 20 and April 25, 2001; and ii) Who were under the age of 18 years at the time of such consumption.

A copy of the Settlement Agreement, the Schedules thereto including the Compensation Grid and the long form Notice of Certification and Settlement Approval can be found at www.cuelenaere.com/northbattleford

While the Defendants are not admitting liability, the Settlement Agreement provides that the Defendants shall pay up to a maximum of $3,300,000.00 to settle all claims of the Infant Class Members. The Settlement Amount, minus Class Counsel Fees and taxes, will be distributed to Class Members in accordance with the Compensation Grid attached as Schedule “A” to the Settlement Agreement.

By order dated April 11, 2017, the Court certified the action as a class proceeding pursuant to section 6 of The Class Actions Act. The Court also approved the Settlement Agreement and declared it is fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the Class Members.

All Class Members except those who have formally opted out of the Action will be bound by the terms of the Settlement Agreement. This means that they will not be able to bring or maintain any other claim or legal proceeding against the City of North Battleford, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Saskatchewan and/or Saskatchewan Water Corporation in relation to the claims advanced in the Class Action.

You do not have to take part in the Settlement. If you wish to Opt-Out of the Settlement you will not submit a Claim Form and you must fully complete an Opt-Out form that must be mailed to the Administrator, which, to be effective, must be received or post marked on the or before May 25, 2017. Members of the Infant Class who are Opt-Outs shall not be entitled to any payments under the Settlement Agreement;

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Short Form Notice of Certification and Settlement Approval

The parties to the Class Action have reached a settlement with respect to the claims of the “Infant Class” that has now been approved by the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench.

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Class Members will be eligible for Compensation pursuant to the Settlement Agreement if they timely submit a completed Claim Form, including any supporting documentation, to the Administrator.

To be eligible for compensation under the Settlement, Class Members must submit a copy of their Birth Certificate along with their Claim Form, Sworn Affidavit and required medical documentation to the Administrator postmarked no later than November 25, 2017. The Claim Form is available by request and at www.cuelenaere.com/northbattleford Only Class Members are permitted to participate in the settlement. In particular, the following persons are not permitted to participate in the settlement: (i) “Excluded Persons”, which are defined as the named Defendants, (ii) persons who opt-out of the Class Action and (iii) persons who received compensation from previous settlements resulting from the 2001 Cryptosporidiosis water contamination in North Battleford QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CLASS COUNSEL. Brad Jamieson Cuelenaere, Kendall, Katzman & Watson LLP 500, 128 Fourth Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M8 (306) 477-7247 northbattleford@cuelenaere.com THIS NOTICE AND DISTRIBUTION OF IT HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH OF SASKATCHEWAN. This notice is a summary of some of the terms of the Settlement Agreement. If there is a conflict between this notice and the Settlement Agreement, the terms of the Settlement Agreement shall prevail.

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Hey guys my name is Pocahontas and I am here at the shelter searching for my forever home and family, I am a super sweet loving playful girl that loves peoples and loves kids. I am very calm and gentle but I also love to play. I am also quite happy and content to just curl up at your feet and just be in the same room as you. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL R.M. of Round Hill No. 467

Public notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Round Hill No. 467 for the year 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, April 20th, 2017 to June 20, 2017.

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, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Round Hill No. 467, Box 9, Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0 by the 20th day of June, 2017.

Dated this 20th day of April, 2017.

Christina Moore Assessor

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CARD OF THANKS

Svoboda 2017 Dance Festival

The SDFA would like to thank the following businesses, individuals, service groups, and organizations for their generous contributions towards the 27th Annual Svoboda Dance Festival

GRANT SUPPORT

thanks the individuals, organizations and businesses who made the 2017 Music Festival a success.

Ari Fadare Barb Milley Battleford Furniture Battlefords Animal Hospital Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus Battlefords Funeral Service Battlefords Ministerial Association Battlefords Regional Optimist Battlefords Registered Music Teachers Association Bee-J’s Office Plus Bernier Construction Bev and Murray Greenwood Bill & Don’s/Dance 101 Bridges Chevrolet Canadian Tire Chandra Kosolofski CIBC City of North Battleford Dance Connection Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Dianne Gryba Discovery Co-op Donald MacKinnon Donna & Roy Challis Dr. and Mrs. Hesselson Dr. Mahmood Professional Corporation Dr. Palmer Elaine Mitchell Elaine Poirier Elaine White EMBM Parents Association Fortress Windows & Doors Ltd. Gallery Singers Gene Aulinger Gold Eagle Lodge Grace Lang Henri Poirier Hudec Law Office Ilene Wettergreen Jacquie Pawlus Jaki Esquirol, CPA Jana Friedenstab Jaylyn Lawrence Jennifer Hesselson Jenny Nolin Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Joan Bunce JoAnne Kasper Jodi Miller June Newsham Junice Headley K. and B. Hickley

Karen Caldwell Karen Ulmer Kathy Smith Kelley & Trina Bahrey Kelly Day Kelly Waters Keri Payne Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph’s Council #7336 Lakeland Veterinary Clinic Lorenzo Bacchetto Manulife Securities, David Dutton & Kelley Bahrey Marlene Wouters Marusia Kobrynsky McPhail Family Meagan Kachur Melanie Hemmerling Melissa Hutchison Meridian Surveys Milbanke Flowers - Urban Accents Murray & Cecilia Burton NBCHS Nic Fransoo Nicki Holtzhausen North Battleford Agencies North Battleford City Kinsmen Band North Battleford Lions Club Inc. Order of the Royal Purple River Valley Eye Care Robert MacKay Rotary Club Royal Canadian Legion #9 Battleford Branch Ruth Solheim Saskatchewan Lotteries Shoppers Drug Mart Sobeys Sons of Norway Sound City AVU Swanson Gryba & Co Therese Mahmood Third Avenue United Church Town of Battleford Ulmer Family Ultra Print United Commercial Travellers Valley Ford Vantage CPA Yvonne Loehndorf Yvonne Wall

See you at next year’s festival April 15-21, 2018.

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Silver Session Sponsors • H. Zamonsky Insurance Ltd. • Lakeland Veterinary Services PC Ltd. • Lango Foods Ltd. (Sobeys) • Ukrainian Woman’s Association Opchilka Branch • Ultra Print Services Ltd.

Friends of the Festival • All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League • Anderson Pump House Ltd. • Anne Ewanchuck • Dan and Laurie Klima (cookies and pastries) • Dan & Laurie Klima (kitchen assistance) • Dance 101 • Discovery Co-op (concession water) • D&L Gourmet Meats and Sausage Prince Albert (5 cases of sausage) • Donald & Joanne McNie • Fedler Electric • Fisher’s Drug Store • Hali Nahirny (mushroom sauce) • Hali, Dan, Jaedyn & Kaylin Nahirney (for everything) • Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords • Milbanke Flowers • Pat McGuire Memorial Scholarship (Judy Hydukewich) • Scott Campbell Dodge • Splish Splash Car Wash (backstage water) • The Security Company of Excellence • Tropical Inn • Ukrainian Catholic Parish of All Saints • Ukrainian Colours • Valley Ford • Vantage Chartered Professional Accountants SDFA graciously acknowledges the many community members who gave their time and energy contributing to the success of this year’s event - THANK YOU!

AUCTIONS

Saturday April 22, 2017 Coin & Currency Sale

@Parkside School in Parkside SK, - Highway 40 (Shellbrook area) @ 10:30 am Amazing collection of Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, 50 cent pieces, Silver dollars, Coins sets, Currency - Shin Plasters, Bank of Canada Notes, Circulated and Uncirculated bills of various denominations. Over 336 lots to be sold.

Upcoming Sales:

Saturday April 29 Estate of Sheila & Stan Chubak

Spiritwood Agri Barn, Spiritwood @ 9:30 am Furniture, Household, Shop, Collectables

Consigned at the Chubak Sale: 4 vehicles up for auction Saturday, April 29th at 3:00 p.m. at Spiritwood Agri Barn: 2206 Ford Freestyle SEL, AWD; 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD; 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD; 2010 Ford Escape XLT V6 4WD.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF KRYDOR

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL R.M. of REDBERRY NO. 435

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Krydor for the year 2017 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Mondays, April 21 to June 21, 2017.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Redberry No. 435 for the year 2017 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 21 to June 21, 2017.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

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:

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 June 2017.

The Assessor, R.M. of Redberry No. 435, Box 160, Hafford, Saskatchewan S0J 1A0 by the 21st day of June 2017.

Dated this 21st day of April, 2017.

Wendy Tanchak Assessor

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Dated this 21st day of April, 2017.

Alan J. Tanchak Assessor COMING EVENTS

RM of Round Hill No. 467

SEASONAL CONTRACT MOWER OPERATOR

The Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 invites applications for the position of a Seasonal Contract Mower Operator with the municipality.

Duties will include the operation of the Municipalities tractor, mower and side arm.

The Preferred candidate should possess the following qualifications • Valid Class 5 drivers license • Current drivers Abstract • Skills in operating a tractor • Mechanically inclined • Work independently • Professional, dependable and organized Submit written resumé by 4:00 p.m. on May 4th, 2017, stating experience and references to: RM of Round Hill No. 467 Box 9 Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0 Fax: 306-824-2150 rm467@yourlink.ca

Council thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Larger Than Life Workshop with Holly Hildebrand at the North Battleford Library, 1392-101st St., North Battleford. These large format mixed media portraits will go beyond the literal to encompass all your passions. Working large can be as easy as working small and will free us up to move quickly and spontaneously. Find new ways to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your creativity! These FREE workshops run from 1:004:00 pm, all supplies included.

Wednesday, April 26

Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper & Birthdays in the Club Room at 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 28, 29 & 30

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Third Avenue United Church Conference - Embracing The Spirit at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street. Starting Friday 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. To register call 306-445-8171 - open to all women.

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 28, 29 & 30

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ALANON FAMILY GROUPS

47th Annual North Battleford Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo at the North Battleford Civic Centre. Friday starting at 7:30 p.m., Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m. Tickets available at Bill & Don’s Men’s Wear, Bee-J’s Office Plus, Austins Saddlery & Triod Supply (cash only).

Wednesdays, April 12 - May 31

Spring Tea & Bake Sale from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford. Come, bring a friend and enjoy a refreshment and dessert for only $5.00. Be sure to visit the baking, crafts, raffle, jewellery and collectible tables while you are there. Hosted by the Zion Women of Faith.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Alanon 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.

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

Fridays, April 14 - April 28

Youth Drop-In Gym Night for ages 13 - 19 at McKitrick School Gym, North Battleford from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. For more information contact Kayla at 306-441-0257.

Fridays, April 21 - May 26

Tales and More at the North Battleford Library, 1392-101st St., North Battleford at 10:45-11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays. For ages 3 to 5 years.

Friday & Saturday, April 21 & 22

Tale Spinner Theatre presents Marys Wedding at the Chapel Gallery on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. For tickets email talespinnertheatre@gmail.com or text 306-407-0256.

Saturday, April 22

Blues & Brews - this years featured performers is the high-octance Blues-Rock Trio Apollo Cruz at the Western Development Museum doors open at 8:30 p.m. and entertainment at 9:00 p.m. Tickets available at wdm.ca. Thanks to Rainbow Toyota for providing complimentary rides home in Battleford or North Battleford.

Saturday, April 29

Saturday, April 29

Topline Social Dance Club - Gold Tones at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual.

Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306445-8815.

Sunday, April 30

Borden Dance Club Recital in Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24

ARC Attack Art Evenings - join us for an evening of making art at ARC Creative Studios, 1102 - 101st Street from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. All supplies & instruction are included. Also Friday & Saturday afternoons from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by emailing arccreativestudios@ gmail.com.

Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6

Paynton History Book Launch - RSVP for Paynton History Book Launch by March 31 or to preorder books or CD’s contact Enola Valliere 306-895-4303 or Marie Ferguson 306-895-4825, or payntonhistorybook @outlook.com. Saturday Performance - 2:00 4:00 p.m. Saturday Supper/Social 6:00 p.m. Sunday Pancake Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations.

To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear.

Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare Located in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Kanaweyimik is an agency providing child Child welfare family services independent, non-political andand Family Services agencyto providing ve First Nations communities. five First services Nations.to Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR POSITION with Kanaweyimik.

Full-Time

Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and Kanaweyimik is offering a full-time therapist/counsellor education. position within a unique, exciting and newly established counselling program. We provide a multi-disciplinary, holistic, therapeutic treatment service to individuals and families who have experienced violence and abuse. Our program uses both Western therapeutic and Aboriginal cultural perspectives.

Extensive training and ongoing will2017 be TEMPORARY CONTRACT MAY clinical 1, 2017supervision TO JULY 31, provided.

1 POSITION

COMMUNITY INFORMATION RESEARCHER

QUALIFICATIONS

Kanaweyimik is looking for an individual to gather information • A Masters degree in a related eld or a Registered Psychologist from the communities we serve. The information to be in Saskatchewan gathered willproviding be forwarded to group Indigenous and Northern • Experience individual, and family therapy Affairs Canada (INAC) for consideration in the childwith welfare • Knowledgeable and sensitive to Aboriginal issues an understanding the dynamics of intergenerational abuse reform which willofaffect First Nations operated child welfare • ComputerThe skillssuccessful candidate will have experience Agencies.

Excellent verbal, written and time skills ability in• gathering data for research andmanagement must demonstrate • A clear criminal and child abuse records check to write quality reports.

• A valid driver’s licence

DUTIES An immediate or negotiable start date with very competitive • salary Gather data and information on each community served to and benefts. determine distinct and identify priorities Due to the focus of needs the position being tocommunity provide services to for improvement of child services by provided the First Nations individuals in anwelfare agency operated memberin First community

by Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services.

Nations, preference will be given to those applicants for this whoa are of aboriginal ancestry.

• position Develop survey document to facilitate gathering of relevant datadetailed from each community.

Please forward resumés by email to: tony@tonymartens.ca • orCompile a 9621 report summarizing the B.C. findings from each by mail to: - 161A Street, Surrey, V4N 2E8.

Please community. address to the attention of Tony Martens, M.Sc., BSW, RCC, RSW. Report to for include: Deadline accepting applications is March 31, 2014 at 5pm • local Summary of findings related to the above criteria. time.

• Contact Identifyperson: common themes arising from the data.

Tony Martens 604-583-6612. Only successful • candidates Report to the Executive Director as may be who make the short or listdesignate will be contacted. assigned. process to continue until a successful Recruitment • candidate Other duties as may be assigned from time to time. is selected.

QUALIFICATIONS • Grade 12 graduate.

• Attending a Post-secondary program.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate focus groups.

• Demonstrated ability to engage with community resource people and band staff.

• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and band programs.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare quality written reports.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to speak Cree would be a definite asset.

• Maintain an alcohol and drug free lifestyle.

• Must clear a criminal record check and vulnerable records check.

A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; Application deadline is April 24, 2017 at 5:00 pm. Please forward resumés by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533 marleneb@kanaweyimik.com Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler

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Want to subdivide?

Oil wells may prevent this

By Yvonne Prusak Municipal Planner

District Mobile Playground

2017 SUMMER STAFF The Rivers West District for Sport Culture & Recreation Inc. is looking for four (4) dynamic, dependable, motivated individuals who love working with children.

The successful applicants will be based out of the Rivers West District - North Battleford office. Employment is temporary full-time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, beginning June 12th, 2017 and ending on August 25th, 2017.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable vehicle, provide a criminal record check and be in Grade 12 or attending post-secondary education.

Deadline for application is April 28th, 2017. Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Send resumé, cover letter and three references to: Cynthia Tymoruski, Community Development Coordinator Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation Inc. P.O. Box 822 #95 - 891-99th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Website: www.riverswestdistrict.ca Or fax to: (306) 446-7172 Or email to: rwdscr.cynthiat@sasktel.net

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When it comes to subdividing single parcel country residential properties out in rural municipalities there are a number of factors that determine whether a subdivision will be approved by the Province of Saskatchewan: surface water and drainage access and the placement of existing oil wells on a quarter section.

I’ve not yet heard of a situation where a landowner has been advised prior to signing for an oil lease that signing on the dotted line could prevent them from subdividing their farmstead. So why is this?

In the Province of Saskatchewan, section 15(6) of the Subdivision Regulations stipulates limitations on the approval of a residential subdivision could be because the proposed land of the subdivision is within 125 metres of an existing oil well. If the oil well becomes an H2S oil well, then the distance may be increased to 500 metres from a new property boundary.

What this means is an oil well can be drilled adjacent to your existing house, but you may not be allowed to subdivide around your house because of that oil well. If we take it one step further, if your neighbour on the adjacent quarter section signs the lease for an oil well to be located just on the other side of that quarter line, you may not be allowed to subdivide your existing house because the new proposed property line of your acreage will be within 125 metres of that new oil well. In this area of the province, where oil and gas extraction is prominent on the majority of agricultural quarter sections, this can cause serious implications for future subdividing.

Such as, a farmer may not be able to subdivide out the farmstead for estate planning purposes.

When attending an education session hosted by a director of Community Planning at last year’s Saskatchewan’s Professional Planners Institute annual conference, the question was asked whether land owners are made aware of the implications allowing oil and gas exploration on a quarter section has on residential development at the time of signing the lease agreement.

The director said it is the

municipality’s responsibility to educate ratepayers of the Ministry of Economy’s policies and make them aware of the subdividing implications of allowing oil and gas wells on their property.

This is a tough role for a municipality to complete, because RMs have no control when oil and gas companies approach a landowner to place a well on their quarter section.

Nor is a municipality allowed to require a development permit application for an oil well (except where an Interim Development Control Bylaw has been adopted by council), because this is deemed to be infringing upon provincial interests of economic development.

The only aspect of oil and gas exploration an RM is allowed to control is the placement of a lease road approach onto a municipal road allowance, and may require the signing of capital road upgrades or maintenance agreements to cover infrastructure impacts. However, should the municipality push too firm on an oil company for contributions to municipal infrastructure and a complaint to the Ministry of Economy occurs, this could result in a call from the provincial government and a slap on the hands for the municipality.

Subdivision regulations allow the approving authority (or the director of Community Planning) to accept a subdivision that is less than the prescribed 125 metres if there is appropriate information provided to Community Planning about the well and its current status of operations. There is no guarantee that your proposed subdivision will be denied because of the oil wells, but the placement of these wells is definitely something to consider prior to signing on the dotted line.

— S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP, is a municipal planner with municipalities and communities in Northwest Saskatchewan. She specializes in land use planning and development. She can be reached at 306-845-6702 or at y v o n n e@n o r t h b o u n d planning.ca.

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The winners at Kaiser April 4 were Gary Kiribako of Radisson and Florence Neufeld with low hand to Jill Lundquist of Borden.

Club members are invited to Radisson on May 4 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and program.

At the annual meeting, Brenda Tumbach presented the nominations for executive: president Eileen Petrun, vice-president Bev Assman, secretary Lor-

raine Olinyk and treasurer Florence Neufeld. These were elected by acclamation. Committees are: games - John Petrun and Jean Sawchyn; entertainment - Ed Neufeld and Ruben Rempel; cards - Jean Hryniuk and Ann Brand; decorating - Jackie Meis-

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According to Karen Jenson, naturopathic doctor and author of Three Brains, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest we actually have three “brains” and their interaction influences overall health. She suggests, “nutrients from whole foods, exercise, and supplements are effective, non-invasive ways to support the “three brains” interaction and optimize mental health and cognition.”

The 3 brains that Karen describes are: Head Brain Cognition, clarity of thought, and memory are key brain functions. Our brains have high oxygen and energy demands.

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and useful gifts, then a light lunch was shared.

The Borden Friendship Club held their regular meeting April 12, followed by the annual meeting.

Florence Neufeld presented the financial statement for the month and for the year. Donations were made to the Borden Parks and Recreation Board for Canada 150 celebrations on June 3 and 4 at Diefenbaker Days. The Friendship Singers requested binders for their music,

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Louise Clark on her 90th birthday party April 15.

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The Radisson Goodrich Centre was decorated with live flowers and balloons for the 90th birthday party for Louise Clark of Radisson on April 15. A lunch was served at noon to family and guests.

Daughter Ruth Sayers welcomed everyone and introduced family present.

Louise and Clayton have four children, 10 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren and many were there from near and far.

A large, framed, coloured document with a photo of Louise, listing the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Louise’s hobbies, early interests, community involvement and years of marriage was on display.

After lunch, Louise blew out the candles and cut the large decorated cake while Happy Birthday was sung.

In the afternoon there was visiting.

A baby shower was also held April 15 in the Borden Seniors’ Centre for Madylyn Claire, daughter of Kerry and David Brown of Regina.

Seated at the head table were Kerry and Madyln, Kerry’s mom Miriam Buswell of Borden, David’s mother Carol Brown and his sister Kat Brown. MC Sharon Assman introduced the head table.

Everyone filled out a bingo sheet with gift items that might be in the gift bags and, as Kerry opened the bags and showed what was in them, guests crossed off the items on their card. First ones to get bingos were Mary Saunders and Wendy Gouth.

Everyone received a prize of an Easter animal crafted from towels or facecloths

by Lorraine Lajoie.

Gayle Wensley presented the community cash gift plus a cow ornament, as the nursery is decorated in a farm theme. Kerry thanked everyone for coming and for the beautiful

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More than enough to do some things once It was not my best day ever when I phoned Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan. Ruby, Ed’s wife, answered the phone because Ed was out at the farm. Talking to Ruby, I realized she had been married to Ed so long she is thinking and talking just like him. It isn’t her fault. She is a victim of her circumstance.

When Ruby heard that I would be conducting a wedding ceremony this weekend, she wondered if it was for a young couple hopelessly in love with each other. She was disappointed to learn the couple is middleaged and each has been married before. It sure sounded like something

Ed would say when Ruby said, “I hope they know what they are doing. One marriage is more than enough for most of us.”

Ruby was surprised to hear conducting a wedding is a tense time for me as a pastor. Ruby said I shouldn’t be tense, as I wasn’t getting married.

I tried to explain brides always arrive so anxious they are ready to snap and grooms are always nearly comatose. Wedding guests are too often willing to party at the sacred church ceremony and maids of honoor and best men regularly faint before the knot is tied. Blessed little flower girls and little boy ring bearers often stall in shy-

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

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ness or throw a tantrum with shouts of, “No” or “I won’t, and you can’t make me.”

Ruby said weddings quit being fun when they stopped allowing people to throw confetti all over the bride and groom and the church. It turned out to be harder to end a phone conversation with Ruby than it is with Ed,

but I did manage, with a feeling of exhaustion.

By the time a wedding day is over, it seems everyone involved is exhausted. Many weddings require days, weeks, months and even a year or more of planning.

Weddings in the time of Jesus also included serious planning for wedding guests to be able to

celebrate the marriage fully. Now, as then, there is a huge concern that everything is joyous and mistake-free for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Jesus and his disciples were attending a wedding at Cana when the hosts ran out of wine for the marriage guests.

The mother of Jesus asked Jesus to help the family hosting the wedding in their dilemma. In response to his mother’s request, Jesus turned the water in six stone water jars, each holding 20 to 30 gallons of water, into excellent wine. There was plenty of wine for the celebration, and it saved the hosts of the wedding from embarrassment. It

also showed his disciples Jesus’ power to perform miracles. Turning water into wine was the first miracle Jesus performed before his disciples.

Marriages will not be mistake-free and always continuously joyous.

Brides and grooms turn out to be both better and worse than could be imagined. Wise are those couples who know the miracle of the forgiveness of Jesus for themselves and others. They can say, “I am sorry, I was wrong.”

They can be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave each of them.

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Douglas Wilson (1950–1992)

Championing equality for all Canadians

Doug Wilson on the cover of the December 1975 issue of Body Politic. © University of Saskatchewan archives.

In 1975, Douglas Wilson was a graduate student in the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan. Recently out of the closet, he wanted to form an on-campus gay association and placed an ad in the student paper to recruit members.

The university’s Dean of Education was appalled by the idea and rapidly revoked Wilson’s eligibility to supervise practice teachers. When news of this got around, students, staff and teachers at the university elected to fight the decision. The story was picked up by the media and gained national attention, thereby bringing to light the seldom-discussed issue of gay rights. While the courts ultimately ruled in favour of the university, Wilson refused to skulk back into the closet. Instead, he dedicated the rest of his life to human rights activism, believing that every individual deserved to be treated with the same respect regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.

Wilson got involved in a number of initiatives that supported gay and lesbian causes. He helped form the Saskatchewan Gay Coalition, served as fourth president of the Gay Community Centre of Saskatoon, and was instrumental in creating Metamorphosis, a festival celebrating diversity and inclusion in the Prairies. He also established Stubblejumper Press, which published literary works penned by gay and lesbian authors from across Canada. Around this same period, Wilson was hired as the executive director of the Saskatchewan Association on Human Rights, an NGO that focused on defending the rights of marginalized individuals throughout the province.

In the mid-eighties, Wilson relocated to Toronto, where he took a position working for the Toronto Board of Education in its Race Relations and Equity Office. He also formed the Rites! collective, which published Rites: For Lesbian and Gay Liberation. Additionally, Wilson volunteered with the Federation of Toronto Tenants’ Association, the Friends of Downtown, AIDS Action Now! and Mission for Peace.

In 1988, Wilson became politically mobilized and was nominated as an NDP candidate for the Rosedale riding. He was the first openly gay candidate nominated by a major political party in Canada. However, in the midst of campaigning, Wilson was diagnosed with HIV and dropped out of the race. He spent the rest of his lifetime as an AIDS activist and was founding chair of the Canadian Network of Organizations of People Living With HIV/AIDS. He died of an AIDS-related illness in 1992.

Doug Wilson’s incredible legacy lives on through the Doug Wilson Award, which is given annually to University of Saskatchewan students who help advance the cause of LGBTQ rights on campus. The tireless activist made an impact on society that goes beyond any single cause, and his courageous fight played a crucial part in building the open, forward-thinking Canada that we share today.

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Born in 1945 in Springhill, Nova Scotia, this singer-songwriter was the first Canadian solo female artist to sell 500,000 records in the United States.

Question 2:

Which Canadian city is known as the diamond capital of North America?

Question 3:

You probably owned a pair as a kid, but this device, invented by Canadians Donald L. Hings and Alfred J. Gross in 1942, was originally intended for military use.

Question 4:

Despite being blind in one eye, this Ottawa native scored 14 goals in a Stanley Cup game in 1905. He holds the record of most goals scored by a single player in a professional hockey match to this day.

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CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

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ALBERTA TREE: LODGEPOLE PINE

German people have lived in Canada since the 18th century. The very first German settlement was established in the 1750s in Nova Scotia, and evidence of this early community survives to this day in the names of towns and churches along the province’s south shore. The Little Deutsch Church in Halifax, founded in 1752, is the oldest surviving German church in Canada and has been a National Historic Site since 1997. Elsewhere, a smaller group of German settlers established communities along the St. Lawrence River during the 1760s.

The American Revolution prompted further immigration, with German Loyalists fleeing to Canada in considerable numbers throughout the 1770s.

Waterloo County in Ontario was a hub for German immigrants from both the United States and Europe during the 1830s, before Western Canada took over as the destination of choice. German settlers in Manitoba were mainly Mennonites from Prussia, while those in British Columbia came by way of the U.S. during the Cariboo Gold Rush. By 1911, there were over 150,000 Germans spread out across virtually every province in Canada.

Things changed dramatically during the World Wars. Immigration slowed significantly, and German Canadians who had once been widely accepted were suddenly ostracized. Many were interned for being disloyal to Canada. As a result, numerous German Canadians elected to change their names and even deny their German heritage. Thankfully, the end of the Second World War brought an end to this trend.

From 1945 onwards, Germans once again came to Canada, this time in greater numbers. By 1994, the community reached 400,000 individuals. Today, there are over three million Canadians who claim full or partial German ancestry. Many towns still bear German names, and German is the mother tongue of 430,000 people across Canada. Prominent German Canadians include Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger; award-winning author Miriam Toews; architect Eberhard Zeidler; former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker; and NHL left winger Dany Heatley.

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The lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) was chosen to become Alberta’s provincial arboreal emblem in 1984.

Its wood was once used to make railway ties that connected Alberta to the eastern provinces. Today, it’s used to fabricate poles, pulp, plywood and more. The lodgepole pine can reach 25 metres in height and live as long as 100 years.

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