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Much accomplished during Puffalt’s tenure By John Cairns Staff Reporter
It was an emotional night at City Hall in North Battleford as city council bid farewell to City Manager Jim Puffalt Puffalt is heading to Moose Jaw next month to become city manager there. While his final day on the job in North Battleford is May 4, Monday night was Puffalt’s last council meeting. His wife Monique and son Nathan were in attendance as members of council bade him farewell. Mayor Ryan Bater closed the meeting offering his thanks to Puffalt for his four-plus years serving North Battleford.
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Bater noted that during the last four years “we’ve thrown a lot at him,” pointing to initiatives such as the Strategic Plan, the Community Safety Strategy, the CSO program, Downtown Master Plan, the parking study, the Customer Service Review, the organizational review, the budget process, and CEDI — the Community Economic Development Initiative — in partnership with Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs. “It’s been a time of a lot of change,” said Bater, who noted the accomplishments of the past four years. “On behalf of council and the citizens we represent, thank you for your service to our city. We appreciate not just the new initiatives, but the passion that you brought to the position. And it’s certainly been noticed. So thank you so much and good luck in the future.” Puffalt took the podium to express his thanks to the council. “Four years has gone by really fast,” said Puffalt. “I want to thank the council that was involved and hired me and brought me to North Battleford.” Puffalt also praised council for the experience he had in North Battleford. “When people ask me about North Battleford and coming here I say this is probably the best experience I’ve ever had — a council that believes in governance and allowing staff to do their job and giving us guidance and di-
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City Manager Jim Puffalt took to the podium during council Monday night to thank council and the staff as he bids farewell after four years in North Battleford. He is leaving for the city manager’s position in Moose Jaw in May. Photo by John Cairns
rection,” said Puffalt. “You guys have been absolutely incredible, and I’m not blowing smoke, because there’s lots of councils that aren’t.” Puffalt also paid tribute to the staff, saying “it’s not possible without a great team.” Puffalt said he was “blessed” to have spent time in North Battleford, and said he wasn’t ready to leave. But Puffalt added “when opportunities come, you’ve kind of got to take them.” When the meeting adjourned Puffalt spent sev-
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in the work of creating a safer community, and certainly the city manager has been a key factor in that leadership. So Mr. Puffalt, it has been a pleasure working with you and I just want to wish you all the best in your new endeavors.” In speaking to reporters following the meeting, Mayor Bater reiterated that policies instituted under Puffalt’s tenure would not end with his departure. “None of what he’s worked on will be dropped, because they were designed in a way that they
would never depend on a person. They were systemic changes that the community got behind, and the community will see them through.” Bater indicated to reporters an announcement will be made soon on what the City plans to do in the interim until a new city manager is hired. The search for a replacement has already begun. According to Mayor Bater an executive search firm has been hired to conduct a national search for a new city manager. That process is ongoing.
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Health budget increased by 2.5 per cent By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said over a phonein conference for media two weeks ago he’s pleased with the 2017-18 provincial budget and “the numbers are moving in the right direction.” According to the budget document, total spending for health in 2018-19 is projected to be $5.77 billion, an increase of $138 million or 2.5 per cent over last year’s budget. A government press release stated “over five per cent of Saskatchewan’s 2018-19 health budget ($284 million) is spent on mental health services and supports,” with the goal being to increase the investment to seven per cent in future years. The budget provides $3.5 billion to the Saskatchewan Health Authority base operating funding and targeted programs and services. This is an increase of $71.87 million, or 2.1
per cent, from 2017-18. Livingstone said he’s glad the government considered the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s major organizational change from regional health authorities to a provincial health authority when planning the budget. “This is a budget where we were looking for government to recognize the challenge of transformation, and to give us some breathing space as we did that,” Livingstone said. “Not only did we get some breathing space but we got some new investments in areas of pressure and targeted funding for some of the significant pressures we’re facing.” The next step in the process toward SHA’s first budget is planning (which has been underway) and approving one. Livingstone said the timing of this year’s health budget will be similar to those when the province had health regions. A budget should be approved in late May.
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Livingstone said the SHA played an active role with government and there was much pre-budget planning and discussion with the Ministry of Health and other government officials. Specific budgetary information is often available to the public in annual reports, which both private and public organizations write, including the former
Prairie North Health Region. But since the SHA was created less than six months ago, it doesn’t have an annual report. According to the province’s 2018-19 budget document, health care takes up 39 per cent of the government’s expenses. Livingstone said $31.5 million is automatically
added to the SHA’s base funding, while $40.5 million is targeted funding directed to mental health, primary health care, connected care and other investments in HIV drug funding and others. Advantages of the new system, Livingstone said, include avoiding “12 ways of doing business.” Rather than variation
Wholesale cannabis applications open Staff As of Friday the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is accepting applications for wholesale cannabis permits as well as licensed producer registrations. The news was confirmed in releases posted at the government of Saskatchewan and SLGA websites. The permitted
wholesalers will be able to purchase cannabis from federally licensed producers or from other permitted wholesalers operating in the province, but they can sell only to retailers, not the general public. They must also physically operate within Saskatchewan. There is no limit to the number of wholesale permits and no deadline to apply. Also, federally
licensed producers must also register with SLGA if they want to sell cannabis to Saskatchewan wholesalers or retailers. “Our government is committed to ensuring that the legalization of cannabis is focused on protecting the public,” said Minister Responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky in a statement. “Having SLGA permit-
ted wholesalers and federally-licensed producers will help ensure that the supply of cannabis in our province is safe.” The province also provided some further details on the process to select 51 retail cannabis permits in 32 Saskatchewan communities, including Battleford and North Battleford. The deadline for cannabis retail permits closed
April 10 and SLGA reports they have received more than 1,500 submissions for retail permits. Makowsky said in a statement that the evaluation process is now underway, and submissions that meet the requirements will be randomly selected for permits. He adds they expect to announce the successful applicants in the coming weeks.
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First reading was uneventful for the muchtalked-about zoning bylaw amendments in advance of cannabis legalization. The bylaw amendments, which had already been introduced, passed unanimously on first reading. Now, the period begins for further consultation with the public on the changes. The bylaw includes pro-
visions for cannabis retail outlets in the C1, C3, C3A and C4 commercial zones as a discretionary use, and for cannabis production facilities to be included in the M2 heavy industrial district as a permitted use. As expected the bylaw includes setting minimum separation distances of 225 metres for cannabis retail outlets from all public schools, playgrounds, libraries and municipal recreation centres. The bylaw also includes non-
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across regions, which Livingstone said can create confusion among staff and patients, the health authority can achieve economies of scale regarding things such as buying supplies. Also, implementing innovative methods developed throughout the province regarding care or administration, is easier. The SHA estimated last year savings from the amalgamation would be between $10-20 million. Livingstone said savings achieved by reducing leadership positions from 12 boards to one come to approximately $9 million, while eHealth is responsible for reducing what is planned to also be approximately $9 million in information technology. Livingstone said the organization currently has 82 disparate IT systems to perform a number of tasks including staff scheduling, payroll and human resources. Livingstone said bringing IT systems “into one picture” gives the SHA “an opportunity to better manage. “Right now [having 82 disparate systems] is one of our challenges, but it’s certainly an opportunity in the future to be able to actually use that information to better manage staff.” Livingstone said the SHA is the single biggest employer in Saskatchewan’s history. More than 70 per cent of the SHA’s total budget, Livingstone said, pertains to wages and benefits of staff that work inside the organization, which the 2.1 per cent increase addresses, to some extent. “In historical budgets, a big component of that inflational pressure has been the cost of collective agreements and right now, one of the things that you’re not seeing from the SHA’s perspective, and it’s just serendipitous, it’s not a planned thing, but we have five open collective agreements. “So what you don’t see in our budget this year is increases for collective agreement costs because all our collective agreement are currently open.”
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At one time there was a sign prominently displayed upon entry into North Battleford from the south on Highway 4 that proclaimed “Community of Volunteers.” That sign always made me feel inadequate. In the past, I served on the board of the co-operative day care in Battleford and was chair of the Battleford local school board when the decision to close the junior high schools had to be sold to the public, but those two forays into community service are long in the past. My children are now in their late 20s and early 30s, one with children of her own in school. My most recent attempt at community service was a stint in jail at the North Battleford animal shelter in a bid to raise funds for a new facility. There is no way to gauge my success in that venture, but I hope I added a few dollars to the cause. So no, I can’t really be counted among those who actively get out to serve the community. Many years ago I did latch onto a “behind the scenes” way to contribute, however. My family hatched the inspired notion to host a garage sale on April Fool’s Day, getting a jump on the used goods shopping season and turning unwanted items into cash at the same time. It went over like gang busters. We had people banging on the garage door well prior to the 8 a.m. opening time and the kid stuff and other items we no longer wanted or needed flew out the door. Friends joined in the venture, bringing over their castoffs and ending the day with their own fistful of cash. What a great idea. Let’s do it again next year. So we did. But the following year my pal was out of town working and I think my husband was farming, so my pal’s husband and I were left to do most of the work and to mind the store for the day. Since we’d sold most of the juicy stuff the previous year, the second venture was far less lucrative. At the end of the day my friend and I made a pinkie swear: “never again.” And we didn’t, but there was still the problem of repurposing the “stuff” in our lives. We latched onto the notion of allowing others to benefit from our need to move items along. And now the season is upon us where we give back to our community in our small way. This Saturday the Battlefords Historic Lions will host their annual community garage sale at the Battleford Arena. For the many years since swearing off garage sales, I’ve taken items to donate to the Lions’ table at the sale. Sometimes this is a whole truckbox full, sometimes just a small box. I’ve also contributed to the Battlefords Humane Society this way, as well as the Western Development Museum. It’s not traditional volunteerism, but it’s one small way to contribute.
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It’s pothole season and in its annual bid to highlight crumbling highways in Saskatchewan, the Canadian Auto Association is taking votes in its Worst Roads Campaign. This week Highway 21 near Paradise Hill made the list. I haven’t travelled Highway 21 for many years, choosing Highway 4 on my infrequent forays to my home community of Consul south of Maple Creek. I do remember forsaking the route because of the appalling condition of the highway in the Leader area. It seems the blight as travelled north. Others making the list this week are: • High Street West - Moose Jaw • Saskatchewan 350 - Torquay • Saskota Flyway/Saskatchewan 9 – Hudson Bay • Saskatchewan 47 – Springside • Saskatchewan 18 – Torquay • Saskatchewan 21 – Kindersley • Saskatchewan 52 - Ituna • Saskatchewan 51 - Kerrobert • Saskatchewan 155 - La Loche • Saskatchewan 18 – Big Beaver • Pasture Road – Herschel To nominate your choice for worst roadway: • Click caask.ca/worstroads • Select a road (residential or highway) and a specific segment or section • Identify what type of road user you are – driver, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian
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The U of A should give doctorates to DiCaprio, Young, Obama and Trudeau In the midst of the greatest dispute between two provinces since the 1995 Quebec referendum, the University of Alberta stepped in it, big time. They announced April 10 Dr. David Suzuki, of The Nature of Things fame, was to be honoured with an honorary doctorate in science. Apparently the doctorate he already holds isn’t enough. He only holds honorary degrees from 25 universities already. In the current pipeline war environment, they would have been better off giving it to Justin Trudeau. He’s arguably more liked in Alberta than David Suzuki. At least a few people voted for him in Alberta. More on that later. David Suzuki is arguably the very symbol of the worst British Columbia
hypocritical globe-trotting earth muffin; he’s as anti-oil, anti-oilsands, anti-energy, anti-Alberta a person there could possibly be. And they’re honouring him? At a time when an NDP government is threatening to cut off British Columbia’s oil and refined products and to bring the Lower Mainland to its knees? The incredulity of this entire prospect knows no bounds. OK, fine. U of A, you’ve made your bed, now lie in it. Here’s what I think is going to happen, or what should happen. The University of Alberta, in what has been traditionally the most prosperous province in the nation, is likely going to become very poor, very quickly.
From the top of the pile By Brian Zinchuk Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net Their endowment funds, their alumni organization, are going to soon find out what it’s like to be totally shut out. Hell will freeze over before any oilman makes a personal donation to the U of A after this fiasco. You want money? Ask the Suzuki Foundation. Don’t come to me again, maybe ever, they’ll say. In the BOE Report, Jeff Lawson, a principal and director in the corporate
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finance group at Peters & Co. Limited, wrote an open letter to David Turpin, president and vicechancellor of the University of Alberta. I happened to see it in the Twitter feed of the CEO of a small junior Saskatchewan oil producer. Lawson wrote, in part, “I have tried over the years to support the university as a whole, the law school and the Golden Bears hockey team. In part, I am able to do this because of the support my community provides me, and in part because of my employment in an industry related to the energy industry. “I view this recent action by the University of Alberta as showing a high level of disrespect to this industry, while ignoring its contributions to our
province. Like others, I hope the U of A reverses this action while it can.” After noting how the energy industry has been large sponsors of STARS air ambulance, he noted, “I am aligned with the people who support my community and my family. I do not want to associate with an institution that is facilitating an attack on this community. “These views are my own, but I will share them with many.” You can bet your bottom dollar that those are not just his own views, and that it was fully supported by the executive suite at Peters & Co., one of the largest investment banking institutions in the industry. You know, the type of people who write big cheques, and whose clients also write big cheques, to things like universities. Maybe there are enough left-leaning types in Redmonton, as it has occasionally been called, to ensure the university doesn’t totally starve. But I doubt it. We all know where the big cheques have come from, and it isn’t the earth muffins. The U of A didn’t just
bite the hand that feeds it, it swallowed the whole arm, tearing it off at the shoulder and downing it in one gulp, kinda like a B.C. orca. Here are some more people the U of A should hand out honorary degrees to: Let’s start with Leonardo DiCaprio. Then they could work their way over to James Cameron and Neil Young. Don’t forget former Vice-president Al Gore for An Inconvenient Truth (Remember the north pole was supposed to be ice free by now?). And they must, simply must, include former President Barack Obama for taking seven years to finally say no to Keystone XL. We can’t forget former Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, who knows pipelines should deliver poop into rivers. And last, but not least, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for his tanker ban killing Northern Gateway Pipeline and changing the rules for Energy East, killing it, too. Get to it. Time’s awasting! — Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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Guilty pleas in 101st Street shooting Favel sentenced to four and a half years By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Guilty pleas have been entered in connection with a Jan. 5 shooting incident in North Battleford. Clayton Favel was in court Tuesday and entered guilty pleas to eight counts in connection to the incident, which took place outside the Keg Room on the 900 block of 101st Street. One individual was wounded in the shooting incident. While Favel was originally charged with attempted murder, he has instead entered a guilty plea to the lesser offence of aggravated assault. He also pled guilty to possession of a prohib-
ited weapon, benefitting a criminal organization (the Terror Squad), two counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, two counts of operating a motor vehicle while disqualified and flight from police. The Crown withdrew all other charges at the conclusion of sentencing. Favel received a jail sentence of four and a half years from Judge Bruce Bauer, less remand time credited at 165 days. The sentence includes consecutive sentences for the aggravated assault, criminal organization and flight from police counts. Favel also received a weapons prohibition, a DNA order and a three-year driving prohibition. A no-contact
order involving several individuals was also imposed. Each count carries a $200 victims surcharge, for a total of $1,600. The length of the jail sentence means Favel will serve his time in the penitentiary system. Bauer’s sentence went along with a joint submission from both the Crown and defence. Favel was present in court for the sentence. According to the facts outlined in court, Favel approached the shooting victim’s car, drove up parallel beside it in a red Dodge
and fired several shots into the side of the car and into the Keg Room itself. One round struck the shooting victim in the mouth. The incident took place around 12:15 a.m. Later, the suspect was pursued by police down Highway 4 and was eventually arrested at Red Pheasant First Nation. According to the Crown submission there had been a number of aggravating factors, one of which was the fact the actions were benefitting a criminal organization, the Terror Squad.
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Other aggravating factors included use of a firearm and the victim having been shot in the face. The flight from police and circumstances surrounding it were also seen as aggravating. However, there were also mitigating factors. One was a lack of evidence for the Crown to work with, something the Crown and defence both acknowledged. The defence described the Crown’s case as “largely circumstantial” and witnesses as “less than co-operative,” with the shooting victim refusing to co-operate with police. Surveillance video from the scene also did not provide a good view of the face of the accused. However, the circumstantial case did indicate Favel’s involvement. Gladue factors were also noted as mitigating in this case. Defence counsel Bill Archer noted the accused came from a “cha-
otic” family background with foster care and exposure to family violence and alcohol abuse. Given that family background, the defence counsel made the point that Favel’s gang involvement filled the void. The gang “almost becomes his extended family,” Archer said. Both Crown and defence had also noted gang involvement and gang crime was a problem in North Battleford and the surrounding area. Overall, the global sentence of four and a half years was considered on the lower end of the range for Favel’s activity. Judge Bauer took into account the Gladue and other mitigating factors in imposing sentence, but noted the several aggravating factors including shooting somebody in the face, using a stolen vehicle, fleeing police and taking part in this activity to promote the gang.
Man faces multiple firearm charges Staff A 64-year-old man arrested April 20 appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday morning facing firearms and other charges. James Ebach appeared before Judge Bruce Bauer on several weapons-related charges. The firearms charges include storing a loaded rifle contravening regulations, possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, possession of a rifle for the purpose of committing an offence, possession of a rifle knowing he is not holder of a licence, unlawful storage of a shotgun, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, possession of a throwing star without a license and possession of a prohibited weapon. He is also charged
with possession of proceeds from crime. Ebach was arrested following what RCMP described as a “high-risk” search in Battleford at 4 a.m. Friday. Ebach was remanded in custody and was back in court again Tuesday morning, at which time he admitted to a breach of a conditional sentence order that had been in place. The breach involved missing a couple of appointments under the CSO. However, the CSO term was in fact already over. In his ruling, Judge Bauer terminated the CSO, but no further action is being taken against Ebach on that count. Ebach remains in custody until April 30 when he is due to appear on the other charges by closed-circuit TV.
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Two individuals are facing drug charges following a traffic stop on Highway 55 near Debden Saturday evening. Big River and Spiritwood RCMP members seized what officials believe to be methamphetamine (crystal meth) and a quantity of prescription pills. Police say a follow up search warrant was conducted at a residence on Big River First Nation where weapons including ammunition and an imitation firearm were also seized. Leslie Keenatch, 43, and 34-year-old Sandra Keenatch, both from Big River First Nation are facing numerous drug trafficking and weapons related charges.
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Parents and teachers met at Cando Community School last week to talk about student achievement, but rather than taking place between only parents and teachers, students presented their work on poster boards in the gym. The non-traditional parent-teacher meetings are called student-led conferences (SLC). Cando School has been trying a number of methods to improve the educational experience of First Nation and Métis students. “Students come in with their family members and they celebrate their learning together, so it’s kind of a nice new way of doing it and keeping the kids engaged,” principal Jennifer Larocque said. First Nation students in Living Sky School Division statistically haven’t performed as well as their non-First Nation peers, and their graduation rates are lower. Recent thinking has suggested a reason for these findings is that First Nation students are less engaged than non-First Nations students, and better engagement (and higher attendance) would result in better outcomes. Initiatives to improve student engagement have been a main focus of Living Sky School Division and the Ministry of Education in recent years. Larocque said Cando School has tried the presentation-style parentteacher meetings that involve students before, with successful results. Another program the school offers is Entrepreneurship 30. Led by teacher Rhonda Head, students must collaborate to work on an entrepreneurial proj-
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MPs reflect on Humboldt Broncos tragedy Members of Parliament in the House of Commons reacted with shock to the April 6 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. Several MPs from across Canada voiced their support and condolences in the wake of the tragedy, and observed a moment of silence. Not surprisingly, it was Saskatchewan MPs who had the most to say when the Commons reconvened April 16, their first sitting since the tragedy. Regina-Wascana Liberal MP Ralph Goodale, the minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, provided extensive remarks reflecting on the tragedy and expressing his condolences.
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In our hockey-obsessed country, a stick left against a garage door or on a front porch is as normal a sight as the school bus pulling up to the curb in the morning, as comforting as mom calling the kids in for dinner. Last week, those sticks became a symbol of a nation coming together to grieve and to support the families and friends of the Humboldt Broncos. - Andrew Sheer condolences as well. Scheer: … So many young boys and girls have ridden the bus down those long stretches of highways, in good weather and bad. So many parents have followed along. So many families have opened their doors to billet young kids playing out their dreams. That is why this tragedy has shaken us all so much. However, in times of crisis, in times of tragedy, a Canadian in Humboldt, Saskatchewan becomes the neighbour of a Canadian in Newfoundland, British Columbia, or the territories. For days, Canadians have been leaving hockey sticks outside their front doors in a show of mourning for the lives lost in the Humboldt Broncos
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Budget Reactions Education sector welcomes restored funding By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, spoke on budget day about K-12 funding. According to an STF release, Maze acknowledged Premier Scott Moe made good on his promise to reinstate $30 million in education funding. Moe previously made the promise when he was campaigning to be Saskatchewan’s premier after Brad Wall resigned. Maze said despite the received funding, the amount doesn’t make up for $54 million with which the provincial government
didn’t fund K-12 education last year, compared with the previous year. “Inflation was running at 1.7 per cent last year and is currently tracking at 2.7 per cent in Saskatchewan, so a 1.6 per cent increase in education spending this year won’t keep up with inflationary pressures,” Maze said. Maze added with more students and less teachers, the budget “won’t make it easier to meet the needs of students.” The total budget for K-12 education in the province this year is $2.5 billion. The release stated last year, school divisions saw an increase of 2,500 stu-
dents and 188 fewer teachers. Representatives from Living Sky School Division said earlier this month the division plans to have a budget by the end of June. The division is receiving approximately $59,700,000, which is $653,000 less than last year. Board chair Ronna Pethick said this funding decrease is largely due to 123 less students projected to attend the division’s schools. Pethick said the division would receive more funding later if more students than expected attend the division’s schools.
Tax increase hits everyday people hardest: unions By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
Unions representing a number of public employees were vocal about the 2018-19 provincial budget released earlier this month. Many comments from unions about the 201718 budget concerned last year’s cuts. “Last year’s provincial budget introduced some of the most dramatic cuts to Saskatchewan’s public services and social safety net since the years of Grant Devine,” wrote president of CUPE Saskatchewan
Tom Graham in an April 11 document. “As a result, the Saskatchewan Party government was forced to listen and walk back some of the cuts. But many of those devastating cuts remain in place.” Graham said regarding the government’s revenue, the increase in sales tax and consumption taxes hit workers and everyday people the hardest. Graham recommended fair taxation, in which “the wealthiest residents paid their fair share.” According to the release, funding for munici-
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palities continues to decrease, “which downloads the cost of fiscal mismanagement onto municipalities and the public.” Funding for front-line health services and for educational supports is insufficient, according to Graham.
Concerns heard: Sask. Medical Association By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
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On the health side of things, CUPE Health Care Workers of Saskatchewan, SGEU and SEIU-West are bargaining together. According to an April 9 statement, strategy involved agreeing to deferring the discussion of monetary provisions to focus on items that would be easier to agree on. “We need to stand strongly together to say
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Bill Boyd continues to loom large Question Period in the Saskatchewan legislature exploded last week on news that former Kindersley MLA and cabinet minister Bill Boyd was fined $35,000 for environmental offences related to an irrigation project. Opposition leader Ryan Meili grilled Premier Scott Moe on Boyd’s activities. The exchange from Wednesday’s Question Period was recorded in Hansard. Mr. Meili: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday we learned that Bill Boyd, the Sask Party’s former economy minister who resigned in the midst of a conflict of interest scandal, was fined $35,000 after pleading guilty to environmental charges. This was a minister that the former premier described as the DNA of the Sask Party. … Mr. Speaker, Mr. Boyd pressured the Water Security Agency and was able to get a difficult-toget licence more quickly
than usual, and the minister was the minister responsible for the water security at the time. With a past minister of the Crown now convicted, now convicted for abuses committed while in government, Mr. Speaker, what will the premier do to make sure this never happens again? Will this premier make changes to the conflict of interest legislation to prevent this kind of abuse? Premier Moe responded. Hon. Mr. Moe: — … Now the fact of the matter is, Mr. Speaker, is that the people of the province can rest assured that this particular incident was investigated, Mr. Speaker. And the process that we have through the investigation, through the channels of justice, Mr. Speaker, this individual was treated in exactly the same fashion as any other individual would across the province of Saskatchewan. I think the people of this great
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frankly, to the process and to the officials that are working, the professional public service who manage the irrigation approval process here in the province through Water Security Agency, through the Ministry of Agriculture. Mr. Speaker, these officials told me at the time and they assured me again yesterday that Mr. Boyd’s application was handled in exactly the same way as anyone else’s would be, Mr. Speaker. They felt no pressure whatsoever from my office or any political office, Mr. Speaker… Later Meili brought up an email obtained from a director at the Water Security Agency on the Boyd irrigation project. Mr. Meili: — Mr. Speaker, we’ve obtained an email from June 5th from a director at the Water Security Agency to the agency’s president and CEO [chief executive officer] and cc’d to their general counsel. The email reads in part, and I’ll quote: Just an FYI on the Bill Boyd irrigation project we’ve been working on. We’re in a position to issue our approvals based on modifications to the plans previously submitted. On Friday the Ministry of Agriculture asked us to hold off on issuing until they discussed the project with the Ministry of the Environment, as it was learned that WHPAdesignated lands adjacent to Mr. Boyd’s property had been broken in contravention of The Wildlife Habitat Protection Act. Mr. Speaker, the permit that the Ministry of Agriculture asked to be held off on was issued two months later, with full knowledge of the viola-
tions with which Bill Boyd was later charged and for which he was convicted. Mr. Speaker, what role did the then minister of the environment play in addressing the Ministry of Agriculture’s concerns in ensuring Mr. Boyd’s permits were issued? Minister of Agriculture Lyle Stewart stood to respond. Hon. Mr. Stewart: — The pump site was intended to be constructed on private land, but the boundary of the land was incorrectly surveyed due to the surveyor using a deflection from the survey pin of 90 degrees rather than 93 degrees. Construction of the pump site and supply line began before the error was discovered. A special lease was issued to cover the pump site and the supply line. This lease was subject to the Crown lessee agreeing to surrendering the land, including the special lease. That cultivation was discovered on June 6th, ’17. And special leases are issued in circumstances where land use or land acquisition does not fit within normal day-to-day operations of the Ministry of Agriculture lands branch, and to date 148 such special leases have been issued. A seemingly unimpressed Meili resumed questioning the Premier. Mr. Meili: — … Is it standard practice to grant approval for projects that have already been found to be in violation of environmental protection orders? And is it standard practice for the deputy ministers of multiple agencies to get involved in a single permit? Continued on Page 11
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Boyd still looms large Continued from Page 10 The Speaker: — I recognize the premier. Hon. Mr. Moe: — Mr. Speaker, what has happened here is not unusual, Mr. Speaker, and I would add that all members of this House are always . . . disclose their, all of their conflicts of interest, Mr. Speaker, to the conflict of interest commissioner. But when I was environment minister, Mr. Speaker, I looked at plans, as I said, for all sorts of projects across this province — municipal projects, drainage projects, water conveyance projects, and yes, irrigation projects from time to time... … I was never involved in any of these projects, Mr. Speaker, directly in the approval process. And I was not involved in the approval process in this case, Mr. Speaker. It’s done by officials through different ministries, with no influence and no interference from elected officials, from elected members. The Speaker: — Recognize the leader of the Opposition. Mr. Meili: — No involvement or influence from elected officials. The email from the director of licensing and water use continues, Mr. Speaker.
And I’ll just quote the email, if you’ll allow me: I’ve just heard that this afternoon there was an unscheduled meeting between the deputy ministers for the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment with Alanna Koch [who you’ll remember as a recent runner-up in the Sask. Party leadership and former deputy minister to the Premier] and the Associate Deputy Minister of Agriculture also in attendance. Operational staff from the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment are to attend the site tomorrow and inspect, to get the most up-to-date info on what has to be done and will be reporting back to their deputies before taking further action. Mr. Boyd was contacted and may be attending the meeting as well. We’ve been asked to continue to hold off on issuing any approvals for the time being and will do so. This email raises a number of questions, Mr. Speaker, but we’ll start with one. Is this the sort of high-level treatment a deputy minister of the premier, deputy ministers from multiple ministries, any other person can expect when they apply for an irriga-
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tion permit with this Sask Party government? The Speaker: — Recognize the Premier. Hon. Mr. Moe: — Mr. Speaker, I’ve also been made aware of an email that was sent to the leader of the Opposition and cc’d to the minister of rnvironment here this morning from Susan Ross, the president and CEO of the Water Security Agency, a letter, and it went to address some comments that were made in the rotunda yesterday, Mr. Speaker. And I quote these comments by the leader of the Opposition: If a colleague comes to you and says off the side of a desk, in a hallway conversation, can we just roll ahead with this? I think that that is the moment, that’s a red flag for any minister to say that, you know what? I appreciate your question and this really needs to go through the proper channels. And I can assure the people of the province of Saskatchewan, this did go through the proper channels, Mr. Speaker, as he was referred to the appropriate agencies like anyone else, Mr. Speaker, as is quoted by the emails from the members opposite. And in the email that
was sent by Ms. Ross this morning, Mr. Speaker, to the leader of the Opposition, it says this: I note that in the legislature and in the media you state that Mr. Boyd was treated differently and used back channels to advance his application for a water rights licence. This is not the case. The Speaker: — Recognize the leader of the Opposition. Mr. Meili: — Mr. Speaker, in that same conversation in the rotunda, Mr. Speaker, in that same rotunda, the premier said yesterday that he had had conversations with Mr. Boyd, or indicated that he may have had conversations with Mr. Boyd about this project. So I would like to know: did that hallway conversation happen? Did you discuss this project with Mr. Boyd? When did that happen, and what did you tell him? The Speaker: — Recognize the premier. Hon. Mr. Moe: — Mr. Speaker, I said it and it’s true. I did have a conversation with Mr. Boyd. I had multiple conversations
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Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said two weeks ago the new Saskatchewan Hospital is 90 per cent complete, adding remaining work is in the finishing stages. Construction companies are planning to turn the hospital over to the SHA in September or October, and occupancy will take place afterwards. Livingstone expects a move in before Christmas. Exact dates have yet to be determined. The $34.2 million to complete the project is allocated to SaskBuilds. A total of $14.2 million, according to the 2018-19 provincial budget, is going toward operating and accommodations costs associated with the opening of the facility. “I’m really excited about having a facility that’s built with a therapeutic mindset for both sides of the facility,” Livingstone said.
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Awareness event supports mental health By Helen Urlacher Correspondent
The St. Jame’s CWL, with approximately 80 ladies from Wilkie and area and with the support of the diocese, felt the need to help with the fight against mental illness across the country. The CWL ladies spearheaded a fundraising event and information session on the evening of April 11 for residents of Wilkie and surrounding communities. There was a silver collection at the door and names were enteredfor door prizes donated by local and area businesses. The silent auction table was filled with donations and was beautifully laid out. Refreshments and snacks were provided by the staff of the Wilkie Delta Co-op. Staff members Amanda Roth, Tina Drummond and Cameron Bottorff were present to set out the snacks and help with cleanup. Colette Frehlich welcomed everyone. Frehlich stated one in five Canadians will be somewhat affected by mental health,
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either themselves or someone close to them. Pat Exley, CWL president, introduced Brenda Bourdrea and Carollyn Burnette from the Canadian Mental Health Association, Saskatoon, who had been invited to help educate everyone on mental illness versus mental health. Bourdrea has been a part of educating and doing presentations for schools and companies for 25 years and says she believes the more they communicate and talk about mental health issues, the better it is for everyone – education is the key. Canadian Mental Health in Saskatoon provides many programs for adults suffering with mental illnesses, such as quilting and writing groups, life skills programs and vocational counselling. Saskatchewan has the second highest suicide rate in Canada, with
Nunavut coming in first. Saskatchewan also has the second highest rate of domestic violence of all the provinces. Bourdrea explained the many misconceptions of mental illness including the assumption “it will never happen to me,” excusing bad behaviour, attributing it to mental illness and believing everyone just has different coping mechanisms. There can be treatment and recovery for concurrent disorders, which include psychosis disorders, schizophrenia and substance abuse. Treatments range from medications, education, empowerment, support from all around and self-advocacy. After presenting a PowerPoint visual of photos on sadness and depression, setting the mood of a lost soul, there was a pause and a photo showed the road to recovery. The mood was now set to happy music followed by inspirational quotes. The one that stood out was “I want you to know that someone out there cares.” If one needs to talk
Carollyn Burnette and Brenda Bourdrea of the Saskatoon branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Pat Exley, St. James CWL president, at a mental health awareness evening hosted by the CWL in Wilkie April 11. Photo by Helen Urlacher
to someone about their mental illness, there are options. The health hotline number is 811 from anywhere in Canada. Saskatoon’s mobile crisis number, 306-933-6200, is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Joanne DeWolfe is managing director at Prairie Sky Recovery in Leipzig. DeWolfe talked about the
Prairie Sky Recovery Centre’s programs and what types of disorders come along with recovery and treatment and life. Working with the clients and the families closely proves to be working well, so they developed a four-day program called Family Care. They have also developed a Supporting Recovery Program that
would be a one-day workshop for those who can’t attend the four-day program. The workshops are going to be held at the centre, and then they are looking at bringing them out into the community. About 80 attended the presentation and $2,000 was raised for the Canadian Mental Health Centre in Saskatoon.
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The Battlefords Art Club meets Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Don Ross Centre. The cost for membership is $25, which allows members to affiliate and participate with approximately 30 artists from the area. There are two upcoming workshops for artists in the club and for the general public. Ljubica Fa-Hardi will be presenting Step by Step To Successful Drawing on Friday, April 27 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rosemarie Stadnyk,
will be presenting Mixed Media Acrylics May 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about these workshops or membership in the Battlefords Art Club please contact the Allen Sapp Gallery or any member. Next Tuesday, artists will meet roughly work on
still life. Members or visitors are asked to bring still life to draw or paint. New members are always welcome. Artist Helen Menssa’s watercolour is submitted for today’s article. To see work by other artists in the club, please visit the monthly exhibit in the Frontier Centre across from Milbank Flowers.
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Borden Co-op records surplus in 2017 By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
The Borden Co-op held their annual supper and meeting April 18 in the Borden Community Centre, with about 90 enjoying a supper catered to by the Borden Lions. Chairman for the meeting was Jamie Brandrick with Diane Tracksell as recording secretary. A tribute was given to the late John Buswell who had served as chairperson for the meetings or on the board for more 20 years. A framed photo of John at the podium was presented to Miriam Buswell. A small gift was also given to Ruben Rempel, who had served as recording secretary since1992. Board president Luke Walker reminisced about the Borden Co-op with his memories going back to 4-H days. He worked for the Co-op as a summer student and joined the board 10 years ago as a 21-yearold. He has been president since 2014. Walker said the local Co-op needs member support more than ever as more than $3 million from the Borden area was spent in Saskatoon in 2017. He said the word needs to be spread that the Borden Coop can supply garage packages, fencing, fuel, groceries and more. Cathy Lemerich from MNP Accounting reported the Co-op has total assets of $2,254,070, liabilities of $50,941, share capital of $877,829 and reserves and retained savings at $1,325,300. Sales were up at $3,161,178 with cost of goods sold at $2,827,196, for a gross margin of $333,982. Expenses were $440,451, patronage refunds totalled $167,255, leaving a net savings of $56,337. Manager Rob Schmidt, who started his job in February of 2018, congratulated Borden Co-op on having a profitable 2017 during Borden Co-op’s 103rd year of operation. He said the operation will be looking closely in the upcoming months at items that do not sell well, will investigate consolidating the two stores and possibly creating more storage at the cardlock fuel location. In 2018 sales are up over 10 per cent and more new memberships have been sold than all of last year, Schmidt reported. He added the Co-op just needs support from all of its members and new people moving into the area need to be informed about the Co-op. FCL director Randy Graham brought greetings from FCL which is the largest business in
Saskatchewan and 56th largest in Canada. He said new high-output fertilizer plants have been built and new regulations will be drafted regarding the environment, emissions and carbon footprint. FCL recorded more than $1 billion in agricultural sales in 2017. Board member Darrel Wiebe thanked Luke Walker and Gary Nickel for nine years on board and presented them with gift certificates. He presented the names of Julia Orchard, Justin Block and Brett Larsen to join the
board and with no further nominations they were acclaimed for three-year terms. Also on the board are Roy Saunders, Glenn Sutherland and Darrel and Diane Tracksell. Door prizes were handed out to Scott, David and Michelle Sutherland, Bob Krueger, Archie Wainwright, Dave Meakin, Ken Tanchak, Sandy Long, Florence Neufeld, Jim and Lorraine Olinyk, Ron Mills, Velora Friesen, Martha Rempel, Treyton Schmidt and Ted Mandziak. A $200 Co-op gift card went to Ann Brand.
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Kevin Prescesky presents Ann Brand with a $200 Coop gift card won at the Borden Co-op’s annual meeting April 18. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk
John Bajak of North Battleford is the winner of the $1,000 Early Bird prize in Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s 2018-19 Monthly Lottery. It was Bajak’s first time purchasing Monthly Lottery tickets with BUH Foundation. The monthly draws will start Friday and run until March 2019. There will be 13 draws every month with a total of $4,000 given away. There are only 49 tickets remaining and still
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sports Heck leaves North Stars after one season By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
When the Battlefords North Stars open up the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season, they will do so with a new head coach and general manager. The team announced Wednesday via a press release that Brandon Heck will be leaving his role after one year with the club to pursue coaching opportunities elsewhere and to be closer to his family in Alberta. “It was a mutual decision between the team and Brandon,” North Stars president and governor Shandon Reichert said. “When you get into a situation where someone wants to be closer to their young family, it’s hard to say no to that.” With the vacancy, the North Stars will be in search of their fourth bench boss in as many seasons. After five years with the team, Kevin Hasselberg departed in the summer of 2016 to take a coaching job
with the Southern Professional Hockey League’s Pensacola Ice Flyers, which he was fired from partway through the 201617 campaign and has now taken charge of the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Drumheller Dragons. Nate Bedford took over as head coach and general manager of the North Stars prior to the start of last season and led the team to their first Canalta Cup championship since 2000. He left the job in June to take over as head coach for the Portage College Voyageurs of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. “Although we’re looking for another coach, I feel like we’re still in a good situation here that people want to be part of,” Reichert said. “We should have another strong team again next year with a good returning core and a number of young players that Brandon, Nate and Kevin have added over the last few years.” The 33-year-old Heck, who joined the North Stars after four seasons as the head coach of the Camrose
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Hawks capture SJHL championship Staff For the first time since 1990, the Nipawin Hawks can call themselves the best Junior A team in the province of Saskatchewan. The Hawks captured their second Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League championship on home ice Tuesday night as they defeated the Estevan Bruins in the seventh and deciding game for the Canalta Cup. Josh McDougall, who was named the league’s defenceman of the year last month, scored the title clinching goal near the midway mark of third period during a power play. McDougall also had an assist on a first period goal by captain Carter Doerksen, as the blueliner found the back of the net for the first time in the post-season. Declan Hobbs, who split the goaltender of the year accolades with Kindersley’s Justen Close, turned aside all 26 shots he faced to help the Hawks earn the win. At the other end of the ice, Bo Didur made 32 saves for the Bruins, who got their lone goal in the second period from captain Jake Fletcher.
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The Bruins, who were looking to win their first SJHL championship since 1999, kept their season alive on home ice Sunday as Didur made 36 saves in a 4-0 win. After Tuesday’s series decider, Hawks forward Brandan Arnold was named SJHL playoff MVP. The 21-year-old from Dodsland had 10 goals and 11 assists in 16 post-season games, with his 21 points tying him with Fletcher for the second most in the playoffs Bruins forward Kaelan Holt had 22 points to lead the league. McDougall had the most points among blueliners with 20, which was 10 more than Bryce Fiske of the Humboldt Broncos. Netminder Parker Tobin, who died in the Broncos bus accident on April 6, had the best goals against average in the postseason with a 1.92 mark. Next up for the Hawks is the best-of-seven Anavet Cup series against the Manitoba Junior Hockey League champion Steinbach Pistons, which will get underway in Steinbach Friday night. The Pistons, who were
the top team in the MJHL this season, captured their second league title Saturday with a 2-1 over the Virden Oil Capitals in the sixth game of the league final. The Pistons are led up front by Bradley Schoonbaert, who was second in regular season scoring with 91 points, and playoff MVP Drew Worrad, who led postseason scoring with 18 points and has committed to the NCAA’s Western Michigan Broncos. Darby Gula, who is committed to the NCAA’s Bemidji State Beavers, was the top defenceman in the MJHL this season, while rookie netminder Matthew Thiessen put up a 1.60 goals against average and a .943 save percentage in the playoffs. Thiessen, who has committed to the NCAA’s Maine Black Bears, is ranked fourth among North American goaltenders by NHL Central Scouting for this year’s draft. The winner of the Anavet Cup will then go on to next month’s RBC Cup national championship, which will be held in Chilliwack, B.C.
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A trio of members from the Battlefords Gymnastics Club earned their tickets to the provincials in Saskatoon May 6 thanks to their results at a club meet in Saskatoon earlier this month. Kyra Kolenosky, left, Zara Carter and Hailey Dyck all earned personal bests in the JO Level 7 category and will be joined by a number of their teammates at the provincials. Photo submitted
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North West College has announced the appointment of three new members to the North West College board of governors by the Government of Saskatchewan. The North West College Board of Governors is the governing body of the College. Composed of six members and a chair, the board oversees the president and ensures the college adheres to its mandate while continuing to implement best practices in governance. These board members are drawn from the college region and reflect the breadth and depth of talent that can be cultivated in Saskatchewan’s Northwest, according to a NWC press release. NWC now has a full complement of members. Under the Regional Colleges Act, board of governor members can serve two terms of three years with potential extensions in extenuating circumstances. The new board members are Audrey Jones, George Prudat and Bill Volk. Audrey Jones is an educator with nearly 30 years of service to Medstead Central School. Jones is
also a small business owner and farmer with her husband, Randy. She possesses a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education with a focus on lifelong learning/adult education. Through her graduate work studying lifelong from an indigenous perspective as well as treaty catalyst training, Jones has experience with the embedding of indigenous worldview into educational curriculum and outcomes. According to NWC, she brings to the board her extensive education, teaching experience and a voice for the importance of rural services. Born and raised on a farm near Meadow Lake, George Prudat moved to St. Walburg with his wife, Joan, to enjoy their retirement. A graduate of the Canadian Forces Command & Staff College in Toronto, and Memorial University in Newfoundland, Prudat served 37 years with the Royal Canadian Navy, finishing his military career as the captain of a destroyer with a crew of 300 sailors. George then transitioned to the federal public service as a senior employee working at the Centre for
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Musical talent on stage at final gala By Kelly Waters
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The 2018 Battlefords area music festival came to a close Wednesday at the Dekker Centre. The festival gala featured adjudicatorchosen festival highlights from all music disciplines and age categories. Awards were distributed thanks to sponsors. If you earned an award, be sure to thank the sponsor. The festival committee salutes organizations, businesses, service clubs, individuals and individuals for their support of local music education. The cost of hosting the festival is around
$20,000 each year. Festival participants who were nominated or recommended by an adjudicator for provincial competition, please note pieces must be memorized. In order for participants to be recommended to the provincial festival — where they will compete against performers from all over the province — they must compete in specified classes. The piece performed must be of a specified degree of difficulty, the performer must be in at least two classes at the festival and the performance must receive a minimum mark of 87. The festival depends on
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Literacy and carnival coincide at the school By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent
Medstead Central School was turned into the site of a literal carnival and literary promotion event April 19. Hosted by the school community council, the evening coincided with the annual general meeting. The event attracted 100 and the most excited were the children. Enthused at the prospect of having their parents attend classes while they attended the carnival, the line was nearly out the door almost half an hour before the event. Carnival attendees were charged $2 a head, whereas the parents, slated to attend the seminars, were allowed entrance free of charge. The school canteen offered up cotton candy, popcorn, hotdogs and juice. Sugar abounded in the blood of the youngsters as they were ushered into the
carnival area where games were ready to be played. While this happened, the parents and their associated groups rotated through 15-minute seminars divided by age groups. Shannon Caffet hosted the group geared towards the youngest of the readers.. The session focused on the importance of incorporating sound, touch and rhythm into the routines of children from as early as birth. Tips such as vocal reinforcement of correct pronunciation as opposed to outright correction, the encouragement of turn taking, wherein a coo of a baby is answered by the parent and so forth were abundant. Ratios of words used in replies in
those raising the children was noted, with a three to one insertion rate (a child says one word and the parent adds three). Overall, the theme was to enjoy all forms of literacy, from nursery rhymes to picture books and everything in between. The middle age group’s session was presented by Stacy Hill. She challenged the audience with an encryption of symbols representing letters to illustrate the neuropathways our youth are engaging when learning to read. The session emphasized repetition, patience and enthusiasm for the written word. Useful tips were given, such as not covering the photographs in picture books and allowing for the child to skip a word and return to it. Most interestingly was hearing children who are read to for 20 minutes a day leading up to their entrance to Grade 1 will have
es April 11. These were held between 3:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., and gave the opportunity for all the students to display their achievements. The staff of the school
gathered in their respective teaching spaces to meet with parents and discuss the progress of students. Showing a forward-thinking approach to the long-held practice of
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Kaitlin Inkster and Rae Short smiling after their presentation on improving literary ability amongst the oldest group of the elementary classes at Medstead School. Photo by Corrina Murdoch
a vocabulary of 1.8 million words, those read to for one minute a day prior to this time will have a vocabulary in the mere thousands. The seminar pertain-
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approaches to make sure children are understanding what they read, whether it is to ask about the story to confirm it was read, or to go through a few words on a page to determine whether the book was at the correct level for the child were given. Parents were encouraged to read at home, engage in book discussion and to find ways to integrate literacy into the technology to which youth are exposed. After all groups had rotated through the sessions, they were brought together at the library where children listened to the book reading of Heather Gatzke’s new children’s story, Giant’s Mixed Up Menu. Prizes were awarded to parents at each session and to children at the end of the carnival. Combining the carnival with the council’s AGM resulted in an increase in meeting attendance.
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parent-teacher interviews, the students were heavily involved in the process. Saving the anxiety of not knowing just what the staff and parents are discussing behind closed doors, the children instead had the chance to speak their truths, show their pride and acknowledge where there is potential for improve-
ment. Each classroom was surrounded by the artwork of its students. The halls were lined with decorations made by those of all ages. Students and parents were given tours of the educational institution by those with the most vested interest therein, the students. Teachers and staff were present to answer questions and offer guidance and encouragement to the parents of students. As the parents of students have come to expect,
the school was spotless and held an enthusiastic energy. Particularly noteworthy was the support for the arts — music, sport, visual or dramatic. Medstead School has grown a strong reputation for encouragement of its youth to take their natural skill set and strengthen this and do its part to make each individual feel cared for, unique and able. It is no wonder that its successes have reached as far as world championships for cheerleading, numerous drama, sporting and academic awards.
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New dentist purchases local clinic By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Hasn’t April brought the most drastic of weather instances? April 17 brought a spring snow storm and by April 19 the spring runoff was flooding some side roads and edging onto highways in the area. Most people just want to know if this is spring for real or are we still in for some more of Mother Nature’s moodiness. Unity welcomes a new dentist as Dr. Anis Haji and his wife Kendra have purchased the Unity dental clinic. Dr. Boparai sold the practice and he and his wife returned to British Columbia where Dr. Boparai works full time at his new practice in Langley. The staff at Unity dental clinic includes Adele Gray, Courtney Galgaer, Andrea Melnyk and Kaye Lucenio. Kendra Haji is hoping to expand their team to ensure patients current and new can receive treatment quickly and efficiently. The couple starting seeking their first practice in 2016 and they had decided with patience, the
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right opportunity would come and the transition would make sense for everyone involved. They feel lucky to have received the opportunity to purchase the Unity dental clinic, as it can be difficult to find clinics for purchase, Kendra says. Kendra’s father grew up near Denzil and they have family close. Dr. Haji was born in St. Albert, Alta. and was raised in Saskatoon. He completed his dental degree in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan. Kendra grew up in Rosetown and pursued a Bachelor of Education and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. While the tragedy of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has faded somewhat from the news, ongoing fundraising efforts have continued, with Unity residents attending the Bronco benefit concert in Saska-
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toon this weekend. A Chase the Ace event hosted by the Unity Lions continues to grow each Wednesday at the Legion Hall with food now being offered. The Lions club offers so many donations and man hours to our community it is hoped people will support this weekly lotto event. The Unity recreation team is looking for a volunteers to help with upcoming work at the arena over the summer and would welcome monetary, material and in-kind donations for this work. Some business changes have taken place in our town. Greenwald Redi Mix, who marked 41 years in business, have sold their business to Dustin McAleer and Mark Ganter. Cross Fit Lair has purchased The Gym and will be operating both locations at the end of May. Once the water settles, we can help out with the appearance improvement in town by cleaning yards and brushing away layers of grime, helping to bring in the green. This is your last Sunday to take advantage of the Unity Museum’s Sunday brunches before they end for the season. Coffee row folks are hoping spring is here to stay. Rowers are enjoying talk of a new sports season that includes the Jays, the Riders, RUSH playoffs as well as local ball teams and upcoming ball events. Of course, the retired farmer contingent adds their predictions for a late spring seeding season due to a prolonged winter. Longer sunshine has provided smiles as people revel in their new-found freedom outdoors as well as enjoying the re-acquaintances with friends and neighbours. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity, ith our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time …
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Students apply new twists to old tales By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent
Medstead Central School elementary students presented drama performances April 18. Leading into the gymnasium were photographs of the cast of the upcoming event lending an ambience from the beginning of the evening. Upon entry to the auditorium the amount of effort employed was clear. The stage was set and chairs and bleachers were set up to accommodate the crowd of roughly 100 people of all ages. The event commenced shortly after its scheduled time and was introduced by Mr. Schneider, principal of the school. Once introductions were finished and the enthusiastic audience settled to their seats, the older group of elementary performers took to the stage with A Prop Too Far. The play itself was an
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adaptation of the timeless classic The Princess and the Frog. Set in a classroom, with mimes behind acting out the story told by the character playing the teacher, it kept well to the beginning of the original tale. Impressively, the youth showed strong ability to vocally project and remember complex lines. The moral of the original tale — the obligation of a daughter to keep promises, in this case of a questionable nature with the frog — was retained. In fact, the same moral was reiterated at the end of the play as a joking lesson of not trusting mimes and always keeping promises. The play diverted direction before celebrating the
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Cotton Pickers complete 45 quilts for charity By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
The quilters of Radisson Lutheran St. Paul Church, who call themselves The Cotton Pickers, meet every Wednesday afternoon from October to April, and sew or quilt articles. This past winter they
made 35 girls’ dresses that will go to the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Saskatoon then on to Winnipeg and to Africa. The ladies made 45 quilts and most will go to the Lutheran World Relief to be shipped to Third World countries. The heavier ones will remain in Saskatchewan.
The Radisson ladies pay the shipping of them. They also made 15 baby quilts, sewed cloth diapers and purchased baby clothes. Fifteen new baby layettes will be shipped through Lutheran World Relief. The group held an open house April 18 to display
Borden Action Bowl manager Carlye Saunders presents certificates to the Young Chicks — Florence Neufeld, Laura Loeppky, BJ Berg and Jean Sawchyn. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
Action Bowl manager Carlye Saunders presents certificates to the Pin Pals — Bev Assman, Mandy and Ian Tracksell and Ivan Youchezin.
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what they had accomplished and the close to 40 guests enjoyed lunch and beverages in the lower hall. The Borden Friendship Club held their last bingo of the season April 18 and winning cash were Dianne Rawlyk, Fran Olzewski (twice), Pat Trischuk, Larry Trischuk (twice), Cathy Miller (twice) and Chyanne Werezak. The blackout was won by Eileen Petrun. Action Bowl held their annual banquet and silent auction in the Borden Seniors’ Room April 21, with Carlye and Tristan Saunders and her parents Vern and Darcie catering supper. Before Jackie Meister gave the blessing a moment of silence was held for Darlene Penner who had bowled in the fall league. The silent auction items had been donated by bowlers and local businesses and the 50/50 draw of $59 was won by Doreen Parker. Carlye presented certificates to league teams that bowled Tuesday morning — The Young Chicks and The Sweet Peas. Bowling in the evening were the Pin Pals and Thunderstrikes, Wednesday and Thursday evenings were the McNuggets, That’s What She Said and the Thirsty Scholars. Kids’ bowling was hosted Tuesday afternoons for six weeks with six to 19 bowlers dropping. Kasey Saunders earned a certificate. The only bowler getting more than 300 in a game was Kris Derbowka. Carlye thanked everyone for their support and for the donations of silent auction items, with proceeds going to future upgrades in the bowling alley. Mayor Jamie Brandrick thanked Carlye and Tristan for their work in managing the alley this past year and for bringing in more bowlers.
Borden Lion Perry Nicol presents a $1,000 donation to Borden Fire Chief Terry Tkaczyk.
Eileen Petrun of the Borden Friendship Club presents a $2,000 donation Borden Fire Chief Terry Tkaczyk.
The Cotton Pickers, a local quilting group, have completed 45 quilts over the winter. Pictured are some of the dresses the Cotton Pickers have made that will be sent to Africa.
The Borden Friendship Club hosted a musical afternoon April 22 in the Borden Community Centre, with the Borden Friendship Singers and Magic City Chorus providing the program. After Marlene Derbawka wel-
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OBITUARIES SARENCO: Lovingly Remembered – Larry Sarenco (Age 75) – June 4, 1942 – Rabbit Lake, Sask. – April 12, 2018 – North Battleford, Sask. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lillian (nee Simon) and their children: David (Michelle) and family: Jessica (Mike) Diehl, sons Blake and Wade; Cassandra (Ryan) Shepherd, daughters Mikayla, Hannah, Isabel and Sydney; Alexandria (Dale) Larson, daughters Andi, Austyn and Claire; Phillip (MaryBeth) and sons Nicholas and Michael; brother Willie (Gloria); sister Lucille Evans. Larry was predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Nellie Sawrenko; brothers: Paul, Peter and Andrew; sisters: Florence and Norma. Memorial Service was held at ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Rev. Nora Borgeson. Soloist was Rev. Nora Borgeson. Service Songs: Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens; Time In A Bottle – Jim Croce & Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen. Memorial Donations are requested to The Arthritis Society, 110 - 2550 - 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ BERNHARD, Kelly July 9, 1959 – April 11, 2018 The death of Mr. Kelly Bernhard, 58 years of San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico and formerly of North Battleford and Humboldt, occurred on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon. Kelly was born in Humboldt on July 9, 1959 to August and Marcella (nee Korte) Bernhard. He grew up at Muenster and attended Muenster School. Kelly worked as an engineer for Canadian National Railways from the age of 19, retiring in 2014. On October 20, 1979 he married Jane Sterner. Together they raised their two daughters, Kimberley and Crystal. Kelly was a very social person and loved to visit with anyone and everyone. He enjoyed woodworking, having many projects on the go, although many ended up unfinished. Kelly was a great cook and loved sharing his recipes with his family. Sadly Jane passed away in 2007. Attending Crystal and Ryan’s wedding in the Domincan Republic in 2008, sparked the travel bug in Kelly and he began travelling regularly. He found he loved San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico and purchased a condo. He made friends with the local fishermen and loved to go out fishing with them. While there, he met Norma Perez and they were married on July 9, 2017 in Humboldt. Kelly loved being a grandpa and adored his two grandsons. Kelly will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Norma Perez; two daughters and two grandsons: Crystal & Ryan Perkins and sons Cade and Bennett, and Kimberley; three sisters: Joanne & Lorne Zilkowsky, Deldean & Francis Burton, and Gina & David Reineke; father-in-law Bernard Sterner; in-laws of the Sterner family: Harlen & Tricia Sterner, Mark & Val Sterner, Claudette & Vern Willenberg, and Aileen & Ryan Haeusler; in-laws of the Perez family; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents August and Marcella Bernhard; mother-in-law Armella Sterner; first wife Jane Bernhard; sister-in-law Wanda Strykowski and brother-in-law Colin Stolz. The Funeral Mass for Kelly was held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt officiated by Fr. Augustine Osei-Bonsu. Memorial donations in Kelly’s memory may be made to RUH Foundation (Oncology Dept) or to an Education Fund for his two grandsons. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt (306-682-1622). ___________________________________________________
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OBITUARIES Alan Richard Thornton June 21, 1943 January 21, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan R. Thornton who died peacefully surrounded by family at Evergreen Memory Care Home in Campbell River BC. Al was predeceased by his parents Ernest Charles Thornton and Mabel Rosalyn Thornton and his wife of 46 years, Audrey Louise Thornton. He is survived by two sisters, Gladys (Larry) Philippot and Lynne (Larry) Iwamoto, his four daughters and their families, Shelly and Mark Harpring (AJ and Thomas), Tracy and Dan Brennan (Daniel, Chelsea, Corbin), Jolie and Phil Nasralla (Cassia and Spencer), Kylie and Simon Guillot (Haley, Jaxon, Elliott), an uncle, numerous cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and their families. Al was born and raised in Oliver BC. He enjoyed the simple life of the Okanagan, was athletic, active in Air Cadets and proud to obtain his pilot’s license at age 16. Al had a musical ear, played piano, violin, harmonica and enjoyed performing in his high school orchestra. Al appreciated and loved all music. A talented artist with exceptional drawing skills, Al was known for his cartoon caricatures which are illustrated in his high school yearbooks. He later used this talent as a police sketch artist. Al had a great sense of humour and brought joy and smiles with his famous Donald Duck vocal impersonation. He brightened up people’s lives with his laughter. In 1964, Al became a member of the RCMP, his lifelong dream. While in training he met the love of his life, Audrey. They married in March 1966 and enjoyed raising their family in various postings around Saskatchewan. Wherever he was posted Al was an active member of the community, he attended church, was a member of the Masonic Lodge , volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club and swim club and Swim Sask. An avid swimmer himself, Al was often at the local pool getting in his laps , even in his senior years, Al enjoyed swimming at the Parkinson’s Rec Centre in Kelowna. Al was a family man. He, Audrey and the girls enjoyed celebrating holidays with relatives and friends, whether hosting or traveling to visit them. Many wonderful memories were made camping at Turtle Lake, Jeannotte Lake, and taking road trips to BC. Al spent quality time with his daughters, he instilled the importance of living an active lifestyle, working hard, having fun, and the value of kindness, honesty and integrity. He also encouraged each of them to play a musical instrument and to appreciate music and art. After 31 years in the RCMP, Al retired as a Sergeant. He and Audrey moved to Kelowna and continued to work part time, managing apartment complexes, senior homes, and working security gates for an oil company in Alberta. Al loved landscaping, painting and handyman work at the apartment complexes. When visiting his daughters he was keen to help out with their “to-do” lists. Al was a terrific father-in-law and he shared a close bond with his “sons”. Most of all he enjoyed being “Papa Al” to his beloved grandchildren. He was a fun grandfather and he made great memories with all his grandkids. His family was his pride and joy.Al and Audrey made many lifelong friendships and kept in touch with them. Whether meeting up with friends in Mexico every winter, or seeing friends in Kelowna, they truly valued these relationships. After losing Audrey in 2012, Al reconnected with a dear friend from his youth, Pat Taylor. They shared a close and wonderful friendship in Kelowna. Sadly, Al was afflicted with dementia and had a rapid decline in his last year of life. The family made the difficult but necessary decision to have Al moved to Vancouver Island in order to give him much needed support and enjoy the precious time that remained. In spite of this disease, Al remained positive, kept his sense of humour, his Donald Duck impressions were enjoyed by many, his love for his family and his enjoyment of music remained strong. Al’s loving, compassionate and kind heart still shone brightly. People who briefly knew him and numerous caregivers often commented what a sweet and kind man he was . Al was loved and cared for exceptionally by the staff at Evergreen and we are very grateful to them. Al will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Al’s Life will be held in Kelowna on Saturday August 18,2018 from 6-9 pm at the Parkinson’s Recreation Centre. Light finger food and refreshments will be provided. We invite you to share any photos and your memories of Al. In lieu of flowers, donations in Al’s memory are appreciated to his cherished causes: Alzheimer Society of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Royal Canadian Legion.
BAILEY, Clara Catherine (nee Gendall) January 6, 1922 – February 28, 2018 Clara Bailey passed away peacefully in the Battlefords Union Hospital on February 28, 2018 at the wonderful age of 96. Born on the family farm near Rockhaven, Saskatchewan, Clara completed her schooling at Ovenstown and Rockhaven schools. She received further training as a Medical Records Librarian and Secretary in Saskatoon, Sk. During and after WW2, she worked for the British RAF in Washington, D.C., USA. It was there she married Alvin Bailey. In 1952 Clara and Alvin moved to Canada where they farmed and lived in the Cloan district. In 1962 the family moved to North Battleford where she has resided ever since. She retired from Health and Welfare Canada in 1985. Clara is survived by her three sons, Raymond (Veronica) Bailey and their children Paul, Laurel (Danny) Ng, and Kelly (Greg) Burlet; Douglas Bailey and children Megan (Gary) Geyer, and Allan; and Theodore (Colleen) Bailey and children Austin and Matthew along with six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister-in-law Ginny (Ed) Gendall, and brother-in-law Harry (Muriel) Fuller. Clara was predeceased by parents Walter and Anna (Thordarson) Gendall, and all of her brothers and sisters, Marvin, Richard, George, Ruby, Muriel and Edward. Her husband Alvin, grandson Gregory Bailey, and daughter-in-law Lenore Bailey also predeceased her. Known for her hospitality, Clara’s home was always a meeting point for relatives far and wide who visited Saskatchewan. She enjoyed painting and sketching, music, travel, literature, sports, and especially her wonderful friends at the North Battleford Senior Citizens Action Now Club. Rarely ill during her 96 years, we are so grateful to have had this wonderful woman as a mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend for so long. She was a particularly strong role model for her granddaughters. Her kindness, grace, honesty, and strength will be missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, 1271-103rd Street, North Battleford, SK. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Clara’s name to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (Box 1358) or a charity of one’s choice. Clara’s ashes will be interred in the Rockhaven Cemetery at a later date. Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, Wally Markewich director. 306-445-2418
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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA No. 468
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 27, 2018 to May 28, 2018 A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her Notice of Appeal, accompanied by a $50 fee for each assessment being appealed to: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468, Box 80, Meota, SK S0M 1X0. Dated this 27th day of April, 2018. Tannys Mannix Assessor
Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Yong-Jin Lee has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Beaver Grill at 2-623 Carlton Trail North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3
Information Session on Proposed Cannabis Land Use Regulations The proposed amendments to the City of North Battleford Zoning Bylaw No. 1971, regarding the legalization of cannabis, were presented at Council for the first reading April 23rd, 2018. The City will host an information session at the Don Ross Centre on Wednesday, May 9th at 5:30 PM in Room 107. At this session City Administration will provide a presentation on the municipal land use and zoning changes regarding the legalization of cannabis. The information session will not cover Provincial or Federal legislation, and enforcement. Administration will also provide information on all other proposed zoning bylaw amendments and will be available for questions afterwards.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw.
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan.
INTENT
INTENT The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land use policies addressing, but not limited to, the following subjects:
A — Agriculture District: To provide for the primary use of land in the form of agricultural development, associated residences, limited single-parcel country residential development, location-dependent natural resource development and other uses compatible with agricultural development. CR1 — Low Density Country Residential District: To provide for low density, multiple lot country residential development which does not directly support agriculture, in specific areas, with standards for such development . CR2 — Medium Density Country Residential District: To provide for medium density, multiple lot country residential development which does not directly support agriculture, in specific areas, with standards for such development .
Natural & Heritage Resources: Policies supporting the protection of natural and heritage resources including water and mineral resources, historical and heritage resources, sustainable development, and oil and gas development. Biophysical Constraints & Hazards: Policies regarding development on and near hazard lands, environmental sensitivity, and other potential development constraints. Municipal Infrastructure & Services: Policies regarding servicing thresholds, subdivision location criteria, servicing agreements, transportation, and asset management.
H — Hamlet District: To provide for residential and other appropriate development in the Hamlet of Vawn.
Intermunicipal & Jurisdictional Cooperation: Policies encouraging cooperation with neighbouring municipalities addressing joint agreements, planning, development referral, annexation, and service delivery, based on common interests of the region as a whole.
C1 — Commercial and Light Industrial District: To provide for general commercial/ light industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards for such development.
Agricultural Land Use & Development: Policies regarding protection of high-quality farmland, agricultural subdivision, farm-based businesses, agricultural and economic diversification, intensive agricultural uses, and intensive livestock operations.
M1 — Industrial District: To provide for light industrial, heavy industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards for such development.
Residential Land Use & Development: Policies regarding single parcel country residential, multi-parcel country residential subdivisions and hamlet development, including locational requirements, servicing, development standards, and other associated development such as home based businesses and community facilities.
The proposed Zoning Bylaw also contains general provisions that apply to development throughout the Rural Municipality which include: • development permit requirements, application fees and application process; • discretionary use permit requirements, application fees, application process and evaluation criteria; • special regulations and standards for home based businesses and farm based businesses, campgrounds, tourist camps, manufactured home courts, waste management facilities, bed and breakfast homes and vacation farms, custodial care and residential care facilities, service stations, gas bars, accessory uses/buildings/structures, kennels, auction markets, truck stops, dwelling groups, wind farms, transloading facilities, abattoirs, meat processing and kill facilities, oil and gas exploration and development, junk and salvage yards, and auto wreckers. • regulations on outside storage and waste storage; • regulations for bare land condominiums; • regulations for shipping containers and membrane covered structures; • regulations for temporary uses; • regulations for manufactured homes; • regulations for vehicle storage; and • regulations for landscaping. AFFECTED LAND All land within the corporate limits of the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469, as shown on the Zoning District Map contained in this notice, is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW ZONING BYLAW. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE OR FOR REVIEW OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: www.crosbyhanna.ca/downloads REASON The new Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development in the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. of Turtle River Municipal Office, located at 1017 Main Street, Edam, SK, between the hours of 9 AM - 4 PM Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available to individuals at cost. PUBLIC HEARING RM Council will hold a formal public hearing at 10:00 AM on May 24th, 2018 at the Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Municipal Office before the hearings. Issued at the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 this 19th day of April, 2018. Nicole Collins, Administrator
Commercial / Industrial Land Use & Development: Policies regarding commercial and industrial development, land use conflict mitigation, hazardous industries, environmental considerations, minimum separation distances, and development applications. Tourism & Recreation: Policies recognizing the natural significance of the municipality, and promoting its conservation, management, and use for recreation and tourism development. Implementation: Policies regarding implementation of the Official Community Plan and the implementation tools that will or may be used for same, including the Zoning Bylaw, dedication NOTICE The Official Community Plan also contains two separate maps, which are intended to lands, subdivision, use of development levies and servicing andby other tools. Public noticeof is hereby given that the Council ofthe the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 in- guide land use decisions within thefees, municipality identifying opportunities and tends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, constraints on future land use and development. The following maps will assist in The Official Community Plan also contains two separate maps, which are intended to guide 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan. the application of general goals, objectives and policies of the Official Community land use decisions within the municipality by identifying opportunities and constraints on Plan: future land use and development. The following maps will assist in the application of general INTENT The proposed bylaw establishes municipal land policies use policies addressing, but not lim- Community Map 1—Development goals, objectives and of the Official Plan: Considerations (pictured in this notice); and ited to, the following subjects: Map 2—Development Constraints.
• Map 1 — Development Considerations (pictured in this notice); and
Natural & Heritage Resources: Policies supporting the protection of natural and YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW OFFI• Map 2 — Development Constraints. CIAL COMMUNITY PLAN. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILheritage resources including water and mineral resources, historical and heritage ABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE MUNICIPAL OR FOR REVIEW OR resources, sustainable and oil andMAY gas development. YOUR development, PROPERTY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS INOFFICE THE NEW DOWNLOAD FROM THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: Biophysical OFFICIAL Constraints & Hazards: Policies regarding PLAN. developmentPLEASE on and near CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, COMMUNITY hazard lands, environmental sensitivity, and other potential development conw w w . c r o s bOFFICE y h a n n a . c a OR / d o wFOR n l o a d sREVIEW AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW OR PURCHASE AT THE MUNICIPAL straints. OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE FOLLOWING Municipal Infrastructure & Services: Policies regarding servicing thresholds, subdi- WEBSITE: AFFECTED LAND vision location criteria, servicing agreements, transportation, and asset manageAll land within the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469, as shown on the map below, is www.crosbyhanna.ca/downloads ment. affected by the new Official Community Plan. Intermunicipal & Jurisdictional Cooperation: AFFECTED LAND Policies encouraging cooperation with neighbouring municipalities addressing joint agreements, planning, development All land within the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469,REASON as shown on the map below, is affected by the referral, annexation, and service delivery, based on common interests of the region The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and developnew Official Community Plan. as a whole. ment in the R.M. of Turtle River for the next fifteen to twenty years. AgriculturalREASON Land Use & Development: Policies regarding protection of high-quality farmland, agricultural subdivision, farm-based businesses, agricultural and economic PUBLIC INSPECTION The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the diversification, intensive agricultural uses, and intensive livestock operations. Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. of Turtle River Municipal Turtle River forregarding the next fifteen to resitwenty years. Residential R.M. Land Useof & Development: Policies single parcel country Office, located at 1017 Main St, Edam, SK, between the hours of 9 AM—4 PM Mondential, multi-parcel country residential subdivisions and hamlet development, inday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are availaPUBLIC INSPECTION cluding locational requirements, servicing, development standards, and other associ- ble to individuals at cost. Any such person inspectandthe proposed ated development as homemay based businesses community facilities. bylaw at the R.M. of Turtle River Municipal Office, at Use 1017 Main St, Edam, SK, between theHEARING hours of 9 AM - 4 PM Monday to Friday, Commerciallocated / Industrial Land & Development: Policies regarding commercial PUBLIC and industrial development, statutory land use conflict mitigation, hazardous industries, enviRM Council bylaw will hold aare formalavailable public hearingto at 10:00 AM on May 24th, 2018 at the excluding holidays. Copies of the proposed individuals at cost. ronmental considerations, minimum separation distances, and development applica- Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proPUBLIC HEARING tions. posed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or Tourism & Recreation: Policies will recognizing significance the munici- atdelivered RM Council holdthea natural formal publicof hearing 10:00toAM on Mayat 24th, 2018 atbefore thethe Municipal the undersigned the Municipal Office hearings. pality, and promoting management, for recreation Officeitstoconservation, hear any personandorusegroup thatandwishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council tourism development. Issued at the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 this 19th day of April, 2018. will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at Implementation: Policies regarding implementation of the Official Community Plan Nicole Collins, Administrator the Municipal Office before the hearings. and the implementation tools that will or may be used for same, including the Zoning Bylaw, dedication of lands, subdivision, the use of development levies and servicIssued at the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 this 19th day of April, 2018. ing fees, and other tools.
Nicole Collins, Administrator R.M. of Turtle River Proposed Development Considerations Map
Preferred Transportation Corridor Rural / Urban Fringe Lagoon setback Existing SAG-D Plants Recreation Road Network Right of way Urban Growth Area (areas to be studied for future growth) Potential Flood Prone Areas • Potential flood areas are identified for general information only. Subdivision and development proposals should be evaluated by a professional Engineer or Hydrologist to determine peak water levels and safe building elevations. • Areas around existing water bodies and other low areas in the RM that are not identified as potential flood prone areas have no historical data available and may be flood prone.
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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TAX ENFORCEMENT
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST
Resort Village of Metinota
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FORM 2 (Section 4)
Resort Village of Aquadeo PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Resort Village of Metinota for the year of 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 7pm to 9pm Monday thru Thursday and from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturdays from April 27, 2018 to May 28, 2018.
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 25th day of June, 2018, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Resort Village of Metinota, PO Box 47, Meota SK, S0M1X0 by the 28th day of May 2018. Dated this 27th day of April, 2018 Carmen Menssa Assessor
TAX ENFORCEMENT FORM C [Section 2.3]
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT
BLOCK
PLAN
TITLE
TOTAL ARREARS
ADVERTISING COSTS
TOTAL ARREARS & COSTS
26
3
83B10602
143935296
2,240.95
30.10
2,271.05
9 Pt 2
5 5
62B06879 62B06879
145184430 139626142
3,819.18 1,619.44
30.10 30.10
3,849.91 1,649.54
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NOTICE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 20 Blk/Par 2 Plan No. G3983 Extension 0 Title Number: 148374591 FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Turtle River, No. 469 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document. The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 178002277 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land. The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality. Dated this 21st day of September, 2017. The Rural Municipality of Turtle River, No. 469 Nicole Collins, Administrator Terrance Greupner Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 19 Blk/Par 2 Plan NO. G3983 Extension 0 Title Number: 145814519
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Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is recruiting for the following positions
Dated this 26th day of April 2018. Gail Adams, Acting Administrator
• Temporary Full-Time Family Health Worker Red Pheasant First Nation • Temporary Full-Time Community Health Nurse Please view the full job advertisements in their entirety in the careers section on our community website:
(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Turtle River, No. 469 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document. The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 178002266 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land. The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality. Dated this 21st day of September, 2017. The Rural Municipality of Turtle River, No. 469 Nicole Collins, Administrator Terrance Greupner Name of Assessed Owner
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.
is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to fill a full-time position of
FINANCE/CLERICAL ASSISTANT 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday). Probational Period 3 months. Salary $30,000.
JOB DETAILS: • Good oral communications and written skills • Must have computer experience especially in Word, Excel & Adobe • Must provide a valid Saskatchewan driver license and vehicle WORK CONDITIONS • Ability to work within an indigenous setting in an effective manner • Able to work independently and part of a team • Attention to detail • Tight deadlines • Work under pressure • Fast-paced environment REQUIREMENTS • Ability to work as part of a team - excellent people skills • Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize, multi-task, work effectively with minimal supervision • Professional telephone manner • Strong communication skills • Ability to follow instructions • Detail orientation • Excellent communications skills both verbal and written Interested applicants must submit a resumé, reference and a current Criminal Records Check by May 2, 2018 4:00 pm on the closing date. Applications may not be considered without a current Criminal Records Check. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Treaty Six Education Council is a second-level education service provider serving 10 member Nations and 12 schools. Located, in North Battleford, SK, TSEC member schools are spread across west-central SK and have a student population of over 2,200. More information about TSEC can be found at www.tsec.ca. CONTACT INFORMATION Teresa Chipak Chief Financial Officer Treaty Six Education Council 1022-102 Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan Canada S9A 1E6
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General Manager Six years old, the Dekker Centre is a state of the art, 380 seat performing arts theatre and conference centre located in west/central Saskatchewan. It Serves a market area of approximately 30,000 people and is the centre of cultural activity in the region. The Centre is owned by the City of North Battleford and managed by an independent not-forprofit Board of Directors. The Centre is looking for a General Manager who will have the following Responsibilities: • budget development and finances • supervision of staff, facilities maintenance and risk management • the booking and coordination of professional artists, and companies to be presented at the Center • marketing plan development & implementation • Contract negotiation and closing of conference sales • ticketing of events, artist liaison and support; • building and maintaining patron ,volunteer and supplie relationships. • Development and sponsorship planning and implementation and grant writing • Public relations Attributes: • Entrepreneurial • Self- motivated • Creative • Personable • Mature • Honest. Experience & Qualifications: A University degree and four to six years of proven event and/ or facilities management experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience, especially in a related field (i.e. hospitality, artist management, facility management, event planning/management) may be substituted for the degree requirement. Keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, tact and excellent communications skills are necessary. The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously is also a must. Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays above and beyond normal working hours. Driver’s license required for frequent local travel. Resumes accepted until May 15,2018. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward resume to : admin@dekkercentre.com
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Wednesdays
North Battleford Girl Guides at Holy Family School, 9201 - 19th Ave., North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. We meet once or twice a month from September, 2017 to May, 2018.
Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.
1st Sunday of the Month
Battlefords Toastmasters meets from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre, 891-99th Street, North Battleford, in room 108. The focus of Toastmasters is to improve our communication and leadership skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October to May 2018. For more information call 306-445-5036.
Mondays The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets at The Blend at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome. For more information call 306-9377128 or 306-441-6636.
2nd Monday of the Month Cancer Survivor Support Group Meetings at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. For further information phone June 306445-3337, Ken 306-481-4137, Myrna 306-445-2328 or Raj 1-306-202-6042.
2nd Monday of the Month BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.
2nd Monday of the Month Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more info phone 306-937-2987.
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
T.A.G. - What is TAG Toddler Activity Group? It’s a free drop in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, finger plays and story time for ages 14 months - 3 years from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Don Ross Gym, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. For more information contact Sherry at 306-4809426, text or call.
Wednesdays
Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.
1st Wednesdays of the Month
2nd Monday of the Month
The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Christ at 306-445-3909.
Cancer Survivor Support Group - A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends meet at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. The strength of one is the strength of all. All are welcome. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137.
North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.
Mondays & Wednesdays In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.
Tuesdays Regular Bridge Lessons starting at 10:30 a.m. playing Bridge to follow. Call Margaret at 306-445-7615.
Tuesdays Knit & Natter meet at Porta Bella Restaurant, 2491- 99th Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements. Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied. All skill levels and ages welcome. Phone Vistara at 306317-9434 for more information.
Tuesdays Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.
Tuesdays
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month
2nd Wednesday of the Month
Tuesdays
Tuesdays & Thursdays Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.
Tuesdays & Thursdays North Battleford Table Tennis at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371 - 103rd Street at 6:00 p.m. Accompanied youth (13+) and adults. All skills levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome.
Last Tuesday of the Month Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1602 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.
Al-anon Family Groups
If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
North Battleford Table Tennis at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371103rd Street at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Accompanied youth (13+) and adults. All skill levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome
Relay for Life - Friday, June 8
Relay for Life on June 8 at the North Battleford City Track - it’s not to early to start getting your teams together or register as a survivor. For more information call Laura at 306-481-5395.
Thursday, April 12 - May 17
LiveWell with Chronic Conditions help people build confidence, learn skills for managing health and maintaining an active fulfilling life. Learn ways to help manage common challenges such as fatigue, limitations and stressful emotions.Workshops are led by two trained peer leaders for 2 1/2 hours at Alex Dillabough Centre, once per week, for six consecutive weeks.Workshops are fun, interactive and free. Please call 306-480-7947 to confirm which workshop you wish to attend. Please leave a message and your call will be returned.
Tuesday, April 17 - May 22
LiveWell with Chronic Pain Workshops help people build confidence, learn skills for managing health and maintaining an active fulfilling life. Learn ways to help manage common challenges such as fatigue, limitations and stressful emotions. Workshops are led by two trained peer leaders for 2 1/2 hours at the North Battleford Library, once per week, for six consecutive weeks. Workshops are fun, interactive and free. Please call 306-480-7947 or 1-888-922-5867 to confirm which workshop you wish to attend. Please leave a message and your call will be returned.
Friday, April 27
Historic Battleford Lions Club presents Community Garage Sale at the Battleford Area from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Burgers - Drinks Baking - Treasures!
The Alzheimers Support Group is held at the Caleb Village every month except July and August. Phone 306-937-7252 for information.
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. It is a self help group for people with Cancer and their family and friends. For further information call Pat Gotto at 306-445-5891. All are welcome.
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480 for more information.
Thursdays
Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.
Thursdays
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Royal Canadian Legion #70 1352-100 Street. English Style Fish & Chips 5:00 - 8:00 PM 225 advance tickets only. C all 445-2173.
Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.
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Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.
Battlefords Art Club meets at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. Call or text 306-441-6453 for more information. TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Irene Lascelle at 306-445-4625.
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1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
Battlefords Cowboy Church at Battleford Legion Hall, 22nd Street Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Open to all religions. Everyone welcome.
1st Friday of the Month
The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Irene at 306-937-3318.
1st & 3rd Friday of the Month
Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.
2nd Friday of the Month
Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October 2017 to April 2018. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month
Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306937-3190 or 306-441-3147. New members welcome.
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Saturday, April 28
Riverbend Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo at the Borden Community Centre from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Door prizes, 50/50 and food. For info call Tina at 306-827-2361.
Saturday, April 28
Topline Social Dance Club with Gold Tones at the Sloan Auditorium in Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. Minimum age is 19. Lunch served. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815. “When the going gets tough...the tough go dancing.
Saturday, April 28
Author Book Launch - “That is Not Me” for L.J. Nelson at the N.B.C.K. Band Hall, 1801 - 104th Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29
Second Annual Embracing the Spirit - a women’s conference on understanding Culture & Traditions of Different faiths at Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street, North Battleford. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., lunch provided. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., breakfast provided. Please call Barb at 306-445-8171 to register or email thirdaveunited@sasktel.net. Deadline for registration is April 20.
Sunday, April 29
Borden Dance Club Recital at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 29
Riverbend Fellowship Church host Wendy Farha - speaker, musician, comedian at the Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m. Dessert & beverages.
Saturday, May 5
Spring Tea & Bake Sale at Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Crescent from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a refreshment & dessert. Be sure to visit the baking, crafts, raffle & collectible tables. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday, May 9
The Rohingya Crisis: Is it Genocide? In Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, the plight of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people is said to be the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis. Memuna Moolla, author of the book “Where Flowers Bloom - Memories of Burma” will speak about the crisis at the North Battleford Library at 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, May 12, June 9, July 14
Parenting after separation and divorce program from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register call 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register.
Monday, May 14
Cancer Survivor Support Group at 7:00 p.m. Survivors can share and provide understanding & support to each other, improving quality of life. We provide a safe place to network and talk with others. For further information contact: Advanced care defectives speaker June 306-4453337, Ken 306-481-4137, Myrna 306-445-2328 or Raj 1-306-202-6042. 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.
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Music makers busy making the rounds By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
The Meota Hobby Band entertained at the North Battleford Library April 18 and was well received. They are back having regular practices at the Do Drop In on Tuesday mornings. The Meota Lions Chorus was at Villa Pascal April 16 and at Harwood Manor April 23. Canasta was hosted at the Do Drop In April 20
with four tables in play. Top score was earned by Pat Chapman and Vivianne Lesko, second went to Paulette Neale and Janice Morton and third to Cora Christophersen and Bob Lesko. Sump pumps and many bigger pumps were running, moving water from places where it gathered throughout the village this past week. Water, water everywhere, except for the 300 block on 1st Street East Wednesday evening,
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as the water was shut off. A waterline break caused flooding and had to be repaired. By morning it was back on but the water had a brown hue because of the sludge from the lines. It gradually cleared by noon. We were able to bring water to the four-plex from
across town, so we all had good water for morning. The monthly hall luncheon April 20, sponsored by the hall board, was another success under the direction of Shirley Gies with her many volunteers. Many of the snowbirds are back to join the locals and catch up on their winter activities. Our former head cook of these events, Pearl Hawkins, and Arie Breeschooten joined the crowd and were welcomed back. They have moved from
Sounds of Friendship
Marlene Derbawka directs the Borden Freindship Club Friendship Singers — Wendell Dyck, Peter Thiessen, Steve Derbawka, Archie Wainwright, Ruben Rempel, Brenda Tumbach, Helen Sutherland and Jean Brooke — during a performance April 22. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk
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2017 campaign raises $11,000 Submitted by Cheryl Rowswell Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice
CUT KNIFE — The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice was held at the RM of Cut Knife office March 29. The 2017 campaign grossed $11,145. There were 63 contributors and the average donation was $176.90, which is close to last year’s canvass. It is interesting to note there were five generous donations of between $500 and $2,000. The organization is appreciative of every donation made to 20 charities. Some of these charities have conveyed their sincere gratitude for this benevolent support. Some of the comments are as follows: “The Canadian Mental Health Association is a volunteer based organization, which supports and promotes the rights of per-
sons with mental illness to maximize their full potential and promotes and enhances the mental health and well-being of all members of the community. “Statistics show mental illness will seriously disrupt the lives of one in four Canadians. Considering these numbers, it is certain someone you know is now, or has been, affected by a mental health issue and may have required the services of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Your contribution will enable us to continue providing the programs and support necessary to improve the quality of life of people experiencing mental health problems.” Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan) “Thank you for your generous gift in support of Baby’s Breath. “Baby’s Breath is Canada’s only national foundation focused on SIDS, and more recently also
dedicated to reducing all sudden and unexpected infant deaths including stillbirths. Through your assistance, Baby’s Breath provides bereavement support and pursues advocacy efforts in order to better understand and mitigate risks related to stillbirths and sudden, unexpected infant deaths in Canada. Our goal is to support individuals that have experienced such a loss while educating and advocating for research and better support for families.” Baby’s Breath Canada “Because of your community’s generosity, we will continue to provide programs and services that empower people to live well with dementia. Our education programming informs individuals, their families and friends
of what to expect in their future and how to prepare for their journey. Our support groups provide a welcoming space for individuals and families to learn more and share with others in a supportive and caring environment. We remain committed to future investments in finding a cure. None of this would be possible without caring and committed donors like you.”Alzheimer Society Saskatchewan Each contributor can be proud of the difference their donation makes in the lives of many others in our province and country. Elected to office for the 2018 October campaign were: chair Lorie Gibson, vice-chair Cheryl Rowswell, treasurer Don McCallum and secretary Cathy Bullock.
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Saskatoon to Killdeer Park in North Battleford, so we will see them more often again. The Meota Lions Club sent a donation of $1,000 to the Humboldt Bronco fund to be used for scholarships and funding for mental health along with a donation of $500 to STARS. Tickets for this year’s Car Sink Fundraiser by the Meota Lions Club, are available from any member or business in the village. There is a guaranteed 50/50 prize of $1,000. Another house is on the market in Meota but another one has sold, so the business of buying and selling continues. The construction of the two Ulmer homes in Lakeview continues, as well as a few other places in that area. With the snow melting and with so many trees having been removed this winter, the appearance of the streets is going to be a sorry mess. The other big problem is the streets that are breaking up badly, because water has sat so long and the frost was going out at the same time. A correction of the donations collected at the SSAI meeting in Maymont. Proceeds were forwarded to STARS, not the Bronco fund. The first of the three gals with broken bones, Florence Bru, had her mishap March 26, ending up with a broken heel after falling off a ladder. She is mobile, with a knee scooter, indoors. Next was Mary Shury, who fell in a parking lot in town and ended up going to Saskatoon University Hospital for surgery. She came home April 22 and is being helped by her daughter Sandy Bauer from Grand Prairie, Alta. this week. Then Sandy is off to Mexico for her holiday, but Terry will be at hand to help her. I am number three. I fell, miss-
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Security can be shattered in seconds “Security is an illusion,” I complained to Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan. I had received a letter concerning my pension plan from my church’s denomination. It seems it is no longer as secure as it should be. This unsecured pension plan could spell a big hole in my self-sufficiency in my future years. According to a major newspaper article, I am just becoming like many Canadians who cannot assume they will have a secure work pension in the future. Everyone has watched stock market plunges that have devalued everyone’s savings in the short term. These stock market plunges have been estimated to
have drained retirement accounts by $50 billion. Sadly, significant companies and industries have toppled, putting oncesecure pension plans into bankruptcy. Past U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower said, “If you want total security, go to prison. There you’re fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking is freedom.” Life is never secure even in prison. Sudden death happens when we least expect it. Unexpected deaths occur even at hospitals and nursing homes. While sudden deaths have different causes, they are all unanticipated. Loved ones are left in shock like they were hit by lightning out
of the blue. Sudden death happened at the wrong time and place in the Bible. The disciples of Jesus told Jesus how some Galileans had come to the temple and were killed with their sacrifices there. The disciples felt the Galileans must have done great evil to suffer such a sudden and brutal death. Jesus
warned his disciples that death could come to anyone and we can perish at any time. We all need to daily repent because accidents can happen even when one is working. Eighteen workers were building a tower in Jerusalem when it collapsed on them and killed them. We pride ourselves on being self-sufficient and
trusting in ourselves, our money and possessions to keep us secure. Jesus reminds us that we all need to repent daily, for sudden death can happen to us any place or day. God is to be our security and sufficiency in all our days and nights. Job understood, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” Speaking for myself, I know I did not create myself in my mother’s womb. I did not design and develop my body and soul, eyes, ears and all my members and senses. I did not give myself clothing and food as a baby. As a
child, I did not provide myself with house and home. As an adult, I cannot protect myself from all danger and the time of my death. I believe it is God who provides me with what I need to support my body and life until my death. When Jesus reminded his disciples to repent, when they spoke about the sudden death of others: I believe it was because it warns us that our death could be any time. I worry about pension security when my life is fleeting away, and I should be worried about being repentant and trusting with faith in God. My pension does not affect my time to die.
Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.
(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4 306-446-1695
PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.
DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
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Battlefords Grace Community Church
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Hope Mennonite Fellowship
Pastor Patrick Carty
1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am
SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)
1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca
Church Phone 306-445-4181
Various weekly programs “A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
DIVINE LITURGY Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138
TerriTorial Drive alliance church
1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley
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Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
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ANGLICAN PARISH
Living Water Ministry
Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon
St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.
Box 10, Delmas, SK
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Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
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Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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Friendly visitors and 4-H speakers headed for NW regionals children welcome Submitted The volunteer service department for Leoville, Spiritwood and Hafford is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Friendly Visiting – Evergreen Health Centre (Leoville) 306-9842136. Duties include visiting residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, chatting, playing cards, reading, sitting outside with residents, taking residents to functions and shopping trips, performing small favours, walking with Alzheimer patients and other activities. Shifts are 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 4 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. Monday – Sunday. Activity Programs – Spiritwood and District Health Complex 306883-4432. Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Duties include assisting with
crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking and other activities. Programs change periodically. Shifts are 9 a.m. to noon or 12:45 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Parent-Tot Program – Hafford Special Care Home 306-549-2108. Parents along with their young children may visit residents on a one-toone basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week. Anyone interested in this or any other volunteer service position, or anyone with a skill or talent to share with the patients, residents or clients, can call a local health care facility to apply. The volunteer services department can be reached at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or at www.paphr.ca.
4-H members who placed first, second and third in four age categories at a public speaking competition hosted by the Sask Valley Dairy Club March 13. Photo submitted
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4-H District No. 29 held a public speaking competition hosted by the Sask Valley Dairy Club March 13. There were 16 speakers from the Crown Hill Beef Club and the Sask Valley Dairy Club at the competition. The first place winners from each age group move on to Northwest regionals in Perdue. The judges for the evening were Lee Walerius and Joanie Crandall. The Cloverbud winner was Zayne Letkeman from Crown Hill. Second was Gabe Houle of Sask Valley and third was Caybri Letkeman Crown Hill.
4-H Notes Taylor Reid of Crown Hill topped the junior category, second was Aubrey Sawyer of Sask Valley and third was Kiersten Nienhuis of Sask Valley. First in intermediate was Hunter Reid of Crown Hill, second was Ben Hhylkema of Sask Valley and third was Crown Hill member Courtney Yasieniuk . Ariana Verbonac of Crown Hill topped the senior category with Julianne Lavoie of Sask Valley second and James Pruim of Sask Valley third.
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North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings has received resignations from two physicians. According to a report from the board’s April 16 meeting, Dr. Tshatshela and Dr. Odiegwu. Dr. Tshatshela will be leaving Aug. 15 and Dr. Odiegwu the end of September. Both physicians have been with the group years and board members say they wish them and their families both success and happiness in their future endeavours. Sask. Health Authority has advised that Dr. Jabeen will now be stay-
ing as a permanent doctor with the group. The board expresses appreciation that Dr. Jabeen and her family have agreed to stay in our community. There will also be a physician and his family arriving in June once he has finished the Sask. International Physician Assessment program. The next regular meeting of the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings board will be held Monday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the RM of Mervin office, Turtleford. Questions can be directed to board members or by contacting the office at 845-4144.
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