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Magic Lantern on track for spring build By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The Magic Lantern cinema project in North Battleford is still a go for the spring, but there have been some adjustments along the way. The theatre project had been announced for downtown back in July, and the plan early on was for the new five-screen cinema to be located on the west portion of the lot between Railway Avenue and 101st Street, beside the liquor store. But after some further tests done on the site, the footprint has since changed. According to Tom Hutchinson, president of Magic Lantern Theatres, the cinema will now occupy the corner of 11th Avenue and 101st Street. The parking lot will now go on the west side next to Railway Avenue, instead of on the east side. “The location has always been ‘King Street Crossing,’” said Hutchinson. “It is still that. The parking lot has moved. End of story.” The main reason the cinema has shifted its footprint is due to contamination issues on a portion of the land. “There was a car dealership on that lot on 11th and Railway, and there is contamination there,” said Hutchinson. But he didn’t think it was a major issue. “In older downtown parts of many communities, there are places where there have been drycleaners or car dealerships.” The issue has been
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addressed with Magic Lantern shifting the cinema to the north end of the lot bordering 11th Avenue and 101st Street. The new cinema footprint avoids the
contaminated area of the lot, and tests have been done indicating the location is suitable. The revised footprint also means more room for parking, which addresses another concern that had been raised about potential parking issues. “There was a concern with the way it was before that we wouldn’t have enough parking, or that the daytime parking would be cut back too much,” Hutchinson said. Hutchinson believes the new parking location will be more attractive to the general population for that reason. “I think it’s a much superior layout than what we had before, which is great.” Before construction can get underway, the City has an application before the province seeking to subdivide the property. This approval is considered an important step so the
land can be free and clear of encumbrances. Once the application is approved, and the actual location for the theatre is defined by the province, the project will be turned over to the contractor to “do the geological tests holes to see what’s underneath it and what sort of footings they need and how to make the foundation and all that,” said Hutchinson. “We’ll get underway.” He anticipates a spring start to construction, a timeline in line with what City administration had told city council at their Nov. 14 meeting. Council was also told at the time that the cinema build would be a 10-month project. What the exact layout of the cinema will look like is still up in the air somewhat, Hutchinson acknowledged. In any event, Magic Lantern has committed to five screens. In general, Hutchinson is satisfied with the way the project is unfolding. “Everything is progressing,” he said. He adds there were some other “exciting potential developments” in conjunction with the theatre, but those details aren’t being released as of yet. In speaking to the Regional Optimist, Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink has confirmed the location for the cinema has been nailed down, and they are now waiting for the ministerial approval. “We’re committed to making this happen in the spring,” Niesink said.
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Lt. Gov. Vaughn Schofield’s message Submitted It is my privilege and pleasure to extend greetings on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, as we celebrate this special time of year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our men and women in uniform. I am deeply grateful to our police officers, firefighters, paramedics, corrections officers and border security for serving in these important roles, and for ensuring our safety and security. I would also like to thank our military, both regular force and reservists, who sacrifice to serve our nation at home and abroad. We are indebted to everyone who serves our country and to their supportive families. As I travelled across our great province this year, I was reminded, yet again, of the extraordinary contributions of Saskatchewan volunteers. You are the generous, the compassionate, and the committed individuals who coach sports, lead choirs, serve on boards and committees and accomplish so very much in our communities. Indeed, you are the lifeblood of our province and I thank you all, for donating your time to charitable endeavours. I would also like to acknowledge those who serve in public office. Our school board trustees, mayors, reeves, chiefs, and councillors, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Members of Parliament and Senators, invest an enormous amount of time and energy to provide leadership. These are challenging positions, and I thank you, most sincerely, for your willingness to serve. In Saskatchewan, we are fortunate to have a diverse population, and our citizens celebrate many different faiths. I draw strength from the Christian message. At this time of year, in particular, I find great hope in the Christmas story. “For unto us a child is born, a son is given, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season, filled with peace and hope. Merry Christmas.
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Premier Brad Wall’s greetings Submitted Christmas often brings out the best in people. We open our hearts. We look for opportunities to give. But what is really amazing is the number of people who keep this Christmas time spirit alive the entire year. I may be completely biased but I happen to think we have an abundance of those people in Saskatchewan. Like employees at a Saskatchewan oil company, who in the middle of great financial stress in their industry, lent a helping hand. They raised more than $130,000 to help an injured co-worker and his family when they needed that support the most. Like the 100-year-old gentleman from Maple Creek who is not sure how many years he has been volunteering. Maybe 40. Maybe 50. Maybe even 60. And he says he’s gonna go on as long as he can. And I believe he will. Like the community of Meadow Lake who banded together to raise money for a local musician facing a medical crisis. She gave the gift of her love for music to others. Now a gift of love is returning to her. I am so proud to be a fellow citizen of this province. I can’t say enough about the many, many people
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in our province who give of their time and energy to those in need of some help and maybe even some encouragement. These are people who understand what it means to shine a light into someone else’s life. Knowing that one small candle in the midst of darkness can spread light and hope. At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of a tiny baby, the Light of the world, the Son of God who stepped down from heaven and came to walk among us, to heal us, to love us, to live as we live. And His message of love and peace has not changed in more than 2000 years. It is still the message of Christmas today. Joy to the world. The Lord has come. This year let’s continue to share joy and peace, and spread love and goodwill to those around us. Together let’s shine our light and make a difference. So from me and my wife Tami, and our family, and on behalf of my colleagues in the Government of Saskatchewan: May the blessing of peace, The beauty of hope, the spirit of love, and the comfort of faith be your gift this Christmas season.
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Long string of delays have a cost I was enthralled with a recent series of news stories the National Post ran called Arrested Development. The fourmonth effort looked into 35 various projects worth $129 billion that have been stalled by red tape or resistance to the point where many have simply died off. Others wait in limbo, and each day, their likelihood of completion diminishes. These pieces coincided precisely with a premise I’ve maintained for years – we’ve become a nation of “it can’t be done.” We’re now Can’tada. One piece in particular struck home, because it played a direct part in my life. I was at my prime in 2000 at the end of the massive Alliance pipeline project. That megaproject from Fort St. John, B.C., to Chicago, Ill., was of a similar scale of the original proposal for the Keystone XL pipeline. I was 25 years old, and while I had flunked out of university and was unsuccessful in getting my virtual reality training simulator project off the ground, I was in great physical shape, and on my way to getting a trade as an excavator operator. I recall our union boss talking about how it was
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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year important to get training, because when that Mackenzie Valley pipeline goes, it’ll take every pipeliner in Canada to build it and several years to get it done. Given we had bought a house for only $118,000 in 2001, and that I had made more money on the Alliance job than I could have ever dreamed, it was not unrealistic for me to calculate I could have paid off my mortgage on that one Mackenzie Valley job – or at least put a large dent into it. So I took my training. The union local, flush with cash following several years of big projects for TransCanada, Enbridge and Alliance, set up its own training school called Operating Engineers Training Institute of Saskatchewan for precisely this purpose. I was in its first series of classes, then its second, earning my second year (of two) apprenticeship
card for pipeline equipment operator (excavator). I was doing small pipeline projects and working for local contractors when they had work. I figured I was ready to “break out” as an excavator operator by the time construction of the Mackenzie Valley pipeline project began. Any day now, we thought. It was already 2003, and the union boss expected, back in 2000, that it would go ahead the next year or two. Any day now. So I waited and waited, paying union dues while doing other work, with the expectation that this project would happen. In 2003 I was offered a job in the newspaper business, with the Battlefords News-Optimist. For the first few years in the back of my mind I expected I might end up back on the pipeline – this pipeline, any day now. The delays went on and
on. I had taken a 50 per cent pay cut by giving up pipeline work, but at least I was working. Eventually, I took a withdrawal card from the union, and stopped paying dues. The pipeline was finally approved in 2010, by which time I had long moved on with my life – now working as editor of, ironically enough, Pipeline News. But the world had changed. A few years before, natural gas was selling for $10 a gigajoule, and Mackenzie Valley promised a bonanza. But the horizontal, multi-stage fracking technique overtook the gas business, developing tremendous gas resources in the American northeast. Suddenly, gas dropped to $2 to $3 a gigajoule, and stayed there. The opportunity for Mackenzie Valley had been lost, for everyone involved. As the National Post pointed out, Inuvik, the originating point of the pipeline, lost out tremendously. The pipeline, proposed first in the 1970s, is now likely never going to happen. Billions of dollars that could have flowed into the northern economy if that pipeline had been built are now gone. In my case, the house did not get paid off. If the
project had gone ahead, followed by Keystone XL, Northern Gateway and then Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion, maybe I would be digging ditches today instead of writing newspapers. But this is just one example. Be it Northern Gateway, Keystone XL, Ontario’s Ring of Fire, countless mine projects, gas development in New Brunswick and Quebec – all of these things have been stalled, or killed, cutting off countless billions in economic activity that would last generations. Billions would have
flowed into the economy, and into government coffers by way of taxes and royalties. We fought world wars in less time than many of these projects have been studied. I’m curious to see what Donald Trump will accomplish in the next four years. His basic philosophy is to hell with that, get it done, now. Enough with the B.S. On so many levels, we need that cutting through the B.S. here. — Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel. net.
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Sask. Hospital project 38 per cent complete By John Cairns Staff Reporter
People interested in following the progress of the new Saskatchewan Hospital and integrated correctional facility have even more opportunity to get informed on details of the project Prairie North Health Region has issued a progress report up to Dec. 1, 2016, detailing where construction stands as of that date. It can be accessed at the Prairie North website at www. pnrha.ca. They have also put together a three-minute video of flyover footage from the construction site, showing how construction has proceeded from the start up to the present time. While there is still
work left to do, a good portion of the hospital building itself is now up. The health region is reporting the project is 38 per cent complete, and is on time and on budget. Their progress report indicated the structural steel and metal decking is nearly complete, the concrete floor slabs are complete, the exterior wall stud and wall panels are 80 per cent complete, mechanical and electrical overhead rough in work is continuing in all areas, gymnasium masonry work is finished and installation of Tyndall stone exterior finish is underway. Site service work is nearly complete as well. The plan is to complete the roofing work this spring and begin installing the flooring and cabinetry as well as the exterior
walls in the coming year. The building envelope should be complete by the fall of 2017. The Prairie North site also continues to broadcast a live construction webcam feed that is updated every 15 minutes. The new 284-bed hospital and corrections facility will replace the 103-year-old existing hospital. Construction began with a sod turning in September 2015 and is expected to be completed in 2018. In a news release Monday, Prairie North Health Region is encouraging everyone to share this information at their website as widely as they wish, “so that the people of Saskatchewan can see what’s happening with the project and share our excitement.”
Pilot project for roadside drug screening Staff The Battlefords are among a number of select communities across Canada that will be part of a pilot project to test the use of roadside screening devices for drug-impaired driving. The pilot project was announced last week by Ralph Goodale, minister of public safety, in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators. According to a ministry news release, the pilot project is meant to test how well officers can use certain roadside drug testing devices on motorists. The devices are called “oral fluid screening
devices,” and they test saliva for the presence of drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids. Battlefords RCMP detachment is one of those participating, as is the Toronto Police Service, Vancouver Police Department, Ontario Provincial Police, Gatineau police, Halifax Regional Police Service and RCMP Yellowknife detachment. These police services will be trained in the use of two types of drug screening devices. Those will be used in operational settings with drivers and passengers who volunteer to anonymously provide a sample. According to the news release, none of the results will be used against
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volunteers in court as evidence in any criminal or administrative proceeding. The devices were picked based on prior testing results and use in other jurisdictions. Results will help establish possible future operating procedures, according to the government. In a statement, Goodale touted the use of these devices in enhancing enforcement of drugimpairment laws in Canada. “Testing these new drug screening devices is an important step in our ongoing effort to enhance the enforcement of drugimpaired driving laws, reduce drug-impaired driving and improve the safety and security of all Canadians,” said Goodale.
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Surgical equipment purchases supported By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter
Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation received two donations Monday, Dec. 19, totalling more than $4,000. Members of the Historic Battlefords Lions Club presented a $2,000 cheque to BUHF Executive Director Claudette McGuire. Lion Marie Milnthorpe says their group supports the BUHF because the money stays within the community and saves people in the Battlefords and
surrounding areas a trip to Saskatoon. McGuire added that the donation will be put towards new surgical equipment for the ear nose and throat specialist who started at the hospital in October. The current equipment is 40 years old and McGuire says, “It’s impossible to recruit good surgeons without having the equipment.” The next cheque was donated to the BUHF on behalf of the Candlelight Processional. Paul Say-
ers and Peg Gilchrist, co-producers of the choir performance held for the first time this year, says the intention was always to donate the show’s proceeds to the BUHF. The donation amount of $2,175 was higher than expected because three choir groups who participated in the performance donated their honorariums. Sayers and Gilchrist both say they were motivated to donate to the hospital because they’ve had members of their families depend on it.
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By John Cairns
Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink explained this was a three-toStaff Reporter five year program looking for joint ecoThe City of North Battleford has nomic ventures. joined together with Earlier in the day Niesink Battlefords Agency as well as councillors Kent Tribal Chiefs to form Lindgren and Kevin Steinwhat is called the born attended the BATC We have First Nations Municimeeting where they passed a long pal Community Ecoa similar resolution. nomic Development Appearing at counway to go, but Initiative (Cando). cil Dec. 12, Neil Sasakathis is a really The resolution moose, executive director great start. formalizing the joint with BATC, welcomed the initiative passed at - Councillor Kent chance to build a stronger council’s Dec. 12 relationship with the City of Lindgren meeting, the last one North Battleford. of the year. “There’s a way to go yet, The initiative is I think, for both sides,” said one delivered jointly Sasakamoose. “You can tell across Canada by the there’s large gaps in the sysFederation of Canadian Municipalities tem.” and the Council for the Advancement It will be a working group and Saof Native Development Officers. sakamoose indicated it will be an opThe North Battleford application portunity for both sides to air out some was one of 10 chosen across Canada, long-standing grievances and be able to beating out more than 80 applications move forward in a positive direction. in the last intake. The goal of the initia“Best-case scenario, we’re going to tive is to improve the joint prosperity get a lot of stuff off our chest, I think” of municipalities and the adjacent First said Sasakamoose. “A better-case sceNations. nario is you’ll have an economic engine The City has previously met with between the City and First Nations, and representatives from Cando and FCM, a common goal.” who provided information, and a workLindgren called the partnership a shop in a two-day session Nov. 30 and “really great step forward” adding “we Dec. 1. have a long way to go, but this is a reAt council Dec. 12, Director of ally great start.”
Residents of the Battlefords and area were invited to take part in three sessions at the Western Development Museum to discuss issues facing Saskatchewan Dec. 14. Organized by #TransformSK, the meetings were three of 45 similar gatherings the group has hosted in 14 Saskatchewan communities in December. #TransformSK is a joint effort between Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, the Saskatchewan Mining Association, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Construction Association in order to consult directly with Saskatchewan residents regarding the government’s plan for “transformational change” as proposed during its last budget announcement. Mark Cooper, president of the Saskatchewan Construction Association, led the discussion between those attending, including school board representatives, farmers, business owners and RCMP members. “The intention” of the
province-wide public consultation, said Cooper, “is to spur more conversation, so that more voices are part of the process.” In the three sessions scheduled for North Battleford — one by invitation only, another for Chamber of Commerce board of directors and the last open to the public — attendees were asked to discuss three questions. They were: what are the challenges facing Saskatchewan, what are some opportunities unique to Saskatchewan; and what does Saskatchewan need to do differently. Among the challenges facing the province cited during the sessions was the economy’s dependency on a handful of commodities, racism, economic inequality and crime. During the evening session open to the public, Cooper noted that many of the issues raised have been brought up in other communities, but said an issue that hadn’t been comprehensively discussed before was crime. Overall, many
residents present during the discussions expressed a need for government to implement long-term planning beyond a four-year political cycle in order to effectively tackle these problems. Following the consultation process, representatives from each agency comprising #TransformSK will meet to discuss an overview of the sessions in order to make recommendations to the government that will be included in their final published report. As of yet, Cooper said, the group hasn’t decided if they will make the report public before the next provincial budget announcement at the end of February, or after the announcement at the beginning of March. Residents of Saskatchewan who were not able to attend the public input sessions are asked to go online to www.transforms. ca to submit responses and have their voice heard.
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Braided Journey Christmas dinner at JP II celebrates spirit of inclusion By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Aboriginal and Métis students at John Paul II again had a chance to celebrate the holiday season Wednesday, Dec. 14. The Braided Journey program held their annual Christmas dinner at the high school that evening. It was a chance for indigenous students and their families to come and enjoy Christmas festivities. The school itself has a budget to purchase the food for the dinner, which is prepared by students with their families at home and then brought back for the dinner. Staff and students then pitch in to set up for the event, which stayed true to First Nation traditions by including a traditional aboriginal prayer and smudging at the beginning of the dinner. As is traditional in aboriginal culture, it was the elders who were served first. This is the third year in a row that the Braided Journey Christmas dinner has been held. According to John Paul II Collegiate graduation coach Shalen Fox it’s a way to include the families of aboriginal and Métis
The Braided Journey program at John Paul II Collegiate held their third annual Christmas dinner for their aboriginal and Métis students and their families. The servery at the collegiate was filled for the event, which hosted to ensure students and their families feel included in the life of the school. Photos by John Cairns
students school life in a positive way. This “is just for us to get to know one another and get to build a better relationship,” said Fox. “I think what the students bring is they get their parents in the school instead of always being phoned home about attendance, always be-
ing phoned home about marks,” said Fox. “This is a chance for the staff to put a face to the phone.” Putting on the event is also a morale boost for the students who take part. Fox said students feel they are part of the school when organizing the event and serving the food. Upwards of 200 people
filled the servery for the event, with long lineups for the turkey, potatoes, cakes, drinks and other items. While it was a major undertaking to set up and prepare and serve all the food, putting on the dinner was “the easy part. Cleaning up is the hard part!” said Fox.
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Baseball Hall of Fame artifacts going digital By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Museum hosted its Christmas open house for members of the public to discover a piece of local sports history. Pictured are Museum Director Jane Shury and Tony Towstego signing an agreement to digitally preserve museum items. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky
Drugs, firearms charges Staff Two recent search warrant executions by Battlefords RCMP have resulted in drug and firearms charges. Several women were arrested Monday after a single-family residence on the 1300 block of 97th Street was searched at about 11:30 p.m.
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Council requests review of Highway 4 intersection By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter
Since 2011 there has been 17 motor vehicle accidents at the intersection of Highway No. 4 and 29th Strett in Battleford. At Mondayt’s last regular town council meeting of the year, Town of Battleford Chief Administrative Officer John Enns-Wind said this figure was “unacceptable” and recom-
mended council request a review of the intersection by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Highways. By comparison, the 35th Avenue turnoff, which was subject to similar safety concerns prior to the completion of the Highway No. 4 redesign in 2011, has seen zero accidents in the last five years. The other intersection at 22nd Street has seen three accidents during the
When you think about Saskatchewan, a history of baseball probably doesn't spring to mind. That's what Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Museum President Jane Shury would like to change. The museum had its annual Christmas open house Tuesday, Dec. 13 to give the public a chance to discover a piece of sports history. "It's a way to get [the public] here to see what we have in the Battlefords," said Shury. "They don't realize." The museum was first organized in 1983 and has been operating from its current location at 292 - 22nd St. West in Battle-
ford since 2002. Displayed across its walls are memorabilia including uniforms, bats, baseballs and gloves from multiple eras in Saskatchewan baseball history. Since 1985 the museum has held an annual induction to its hall of hame. According to Shury, she has spent the last few months preparing for 2017's induction, which is held in August each year. When visitors do come to the museum, there's one question in particular at the top of their minds, and Shury is happy to answer. "We have people come in from other countries and all over and say 'how can you have something like this in such a little town?' "There's a number of reasons," said Shury.
Above, an assortment of bats at the museum. Below, Elks of Canada members stopped by the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Museum's Christmas Open House and presented a cheque for $500. Left to right, Ken McKay, Clifford Garrett, Jane Shury, Zonie Krawchuk and John Gamble.
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"Number one, the first recorded baseball game in the history of the North West Territories was played here, on the grounds of the Fort on May 31 of 1879. "Secondly, the founder, who was my husband, loved baseball and organizing. And, so, he put his skills together and his dream was to have a Baseball Hall of Fame for Saskatchewan baseball because we had a rich, rich baseball history." David Shury passed away in 2008 and since then Jane has carried on his work. At the open house Shury announced plans to preserve this legacy. Tony Towstego, a producer and documentarian from Saskatoon, was on hand to sign an agreement with the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Museum to digitally archive 100 of its items. In part to preserve these unique stories, Towstego says, but also to create interest and awareness in the museum. "If we put it out there and make it known, they'll develop a lot of interest outside of the province," he says. "Will it bring in more visitors here and more interest in the Hall of Fame? I think it will in the long run. I think it's the next important step to preserving this place and keeping its memories alive. Let's tell the world what's here, not just Saskatchewan." Ultimately, Towstego says, "A project like this is exciting to be a part of. It has a higher purpose." Also taking part in the event were Saskatchewan Baseball Museum supporters from Elks of Canada, who presented Shury with a cheque for $500. The museum is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Successful homecoming for Outlaws By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
The Wilkie Outlaws made up for lost time over the weekend. In their first games at the Saskcan Community Centre in almost two years, the Outlaws shut out the Kindersley Red Lions 9-0 Friday night and followed that up with a 12-3 win over the Eatonia Huskies Saturday. “It was good to finally be back at home,” Outlaws captain Mike Sittler said. “At first, it didn’t feel like we were in our own rink again, but I’m sure we’ll get used to it as time goes on.” Due to a fire that heavily damaged the facility on Oct. 9, 2015, the Outlaws hadn’t played an official home game since they won the Saskatchewan West Hockey League championship over the Red Lions on March 26, 2015. “I think this gives everyone an extra boost
when you can play in front of friends and family,” Outlaws forward Brock Harrison said. “That’s the reason I’ve come back to play here.” “Everyone has put in a lot of hard work into getting everything back going at the rink,” Sittler added. “The new lighting has taken a bit to get used to. It’s a lot brighter in here compared to the lights from the 1970s and 1980s that we had here before.” In both games, the Outlaws used a spread-out offensive attack to pull away from their opponents. Brett Harrison led the way Friday night with a hat-trick performance. Rory Gregoire and Dustin Glackin had a goal and two assists each, while Brock Harrison and Derek Keller both dished out three helpers. Brock Harrison was also impressive Saturday, as he scored two goals and had four assists. Gregoire had two goals
and three assists in the victory, while Rick Cey and Ryne Keller both had three-point nights. “We have a very deep team with four lines rolling in every game,” Brock Harrison said. “We’re really taking advantage of that and we’re having short shifts to try and tire the other team out. “We have great goaltending and a good veteran defensive core, plus we have some new young guys with Reece Fenrich and Ryne Keller that are helping us out.” Thanks to their wins on the weekend, the Outlaws now have a 8-0 record and have a three-point lead over the Luseland/Dodsland Mallards for first place in the SWHL standings. The Outlaws will be back at home Friday at 7:30 p.m. to host the Macklin Mohawks for the team’s annual wing night. The two teams will square off again in Macklin on Friday, Dec. 30.
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North Stars flying high heading into Christmas break By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
As the 2016 calendar year draws to a close, the Battlefords North Stars can easily stake a claim to being one of the top Junior A teams in the country. Following a 5-1 road victory over the Melville Millionaires Sunday, the North Stars have a 30-7-00 record and have won 22 of their last 24 games. They now have a 19-point lead over the Humboldt Broncos in the Finning Division stand-
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some struggles,” North Stars head coach and general manager Nate Bedford said. “We kind of had a soso start and we decided to change our game plan a little bit. We had a big 10-3 win over Estevan in October and we just kept on rolling from there.” Sunday’s game against the Millionaires was settled early as the North Stars scored four goals in the first period. “Having a little bit of a killer instinct helps with that,” Bedford said. “We’re moving the puck around and waiting for opportunities, which is a good thing. “Sometimes we end up being a little bit too cute, but tonight we were effective out there and we had different guys getting good looks, which was nice to see.” Coby Downs led the way on offence with four assists while Layne Young had a goal and two assists. Ben Allen, Levi Kleiboer and Keaton Holinaty also found the back of the net. Taryn Kotchorek made 34 saves in the win, with his only blemish coming on a third period highlight reel goal from Mathieu Jallabert.
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Brandon Wells turned aside 44 shots for the Millionaires in the loss. Saturday night saw the North Stars locked in a goaltending duel with the Yorkton Terriers, as Downs’ goal just 91 seconds into the first period was the difference in a 1-0 victory. Joel Grzybowski earned his SJHL best fourth shutout of the season with a 20save performance, while Nathan Hargrave turned aside 36 shots to earn the game’s first star honours. “I thought the goaltending was really good on both sides,” Bedford said. “Joel was calm right from the start and he bounced back after a tough showing Wednesday against Flin Flon, which is what we’re used to out of him.” Prior to their two-game road trip, the North Stars hosted the Flin Flon Bombers for a pair of contests at the Civic Centre. After dropping a 4-2 affair Wednesday night, the North Stars rebounded with a 3-2 triumph Friday. “I thought we played a full three periods,” Bedford said. “They got a couple of goals late, but we were able to keep their shots down.
“We played with intensity and heart, and we never quit.” Young was the top player on offence with a goal and an assist, while Downs set up goals for his linemates Young and Allen. “I think the harder that our line works, it allows us to play well as a group,” Downs said. “We were all pretty motivated after Wednesday night. I feel like we’re a better all-around team than Flin Flon, and it showed.” Logan Nachtegaele also found the back of the net Friday, while Nick Shulmanski and Troy Williams each scored for the Bombers in the third period. After jumping out to a 2-0 lead Wednesday, the North Stars could only watch as the Bombers scored four unanswered goals to pick up a 4-2 win. “I wish I would have went home after the first period, because it was great for us,” Bedford said. “I felt like if we had gone to an overtime tonight, they would have found a way to score four goals on us. “I felt like our compete level went down as the game went along. Not only did we not stick to the game plan, but we also shied
away from doing anything gritty whatsoever. You’re not going to beat anyone in a seven-game series if you play like that.” Dondre Watson broke the game open for the Bombers near the midway point of the third period, as he scored twice in a 13-second span. “I was really excited after giving the guys the lead on that first goal,” Watson said. “I ended up having the puck on my stick right away after the face-off. I just rushed down the wing as fast I could, and I was able to fire it in.” Nate Hooper and Rylee Zimmer also scored for the Bombers, while Troy Gerein and Connor Logan had the goals for the home team. The North Stars will be back in action on Friday, Jan. 6 when they’ll face the Bruins. That will mark the start of a three game road trip while the Civic Centre hosts the Meridian Canadian Open Grand Slam of Curling event. They will also visit the Weyburn Red Wings on Jan. 7 and the Notre Dame Hounds on Jan. 8. Their next home game will be against the Red Wings on Jan. 13.
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Field set for Canadian Open Staff The full field of 16 men’s and women’s teams have been announced for the Meridian Canadian Open Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event, which will be at the Civic Centre from Jan 3 to 8. Two Saskatchewan based teams will be competing in the men’s event, as Bruce Korte and Steve Laycock’s rinks from Saskatoon will be taking part. Moose Jaw’s Pat Simmons will also be in the bonspiel as the third for Brendan Bottcher’s Edmonton, Alta. squad. The men’s field is headlined by three of the top teams in the world this year as Reid Carruthers of Winnipeg, Man., Niklas Edin of Sweden, and Brad Gushue of St. John’s N.L. will be competing in the triple-knockout event. The Carruthers rink, who won the Canada Cup of Curling earlier this
month, features Regina product Braeden Moskowy at third. Also in attendance will be defending Tim Hortons Brier and World Champion Kevin Koe of Calgary, Alta. and 2014 Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Regina native and 2010 Olympic champion Ben Hebert is the lead for the Koe rink. Jacobs won the most recent Grand Slam of Curling Event, the Boost National, in his hometown last weekend. Edin won the first two events of the season, the World Financial Group Masters in Okotoks, Alta. in October and the Tour Challenge in Cranbrook. B.C. in November. Greg Balsdon, John Epping, Heath McCormick, Mike McEwen, John Morris, John Shuster, Kyle Smith and Charley Thomas round out the field. Epping won the event
last year in Yorkton over Gushue. A total of 13 of the top 15 teams in the World Curling Tour’s order of merit standings will be at the Canadian Open. Notable by their absences are David Murdoch of Scotland, Thomas Ulsrud of Norway and Peter de Cruz of Switzerland. While there are no Saskatchewan based rinks in the 16-team women’s field, two curlers from the province will be in North Battleford for the week. Michelle Englot, who lives in Regina, is skipping her Winnipeg based rink at the event. Val Sweeting, who grew up in Maryfield, will also be in attendance with her Edmonton based foursome that won the Tour Challenge in November. The other two Grand Slam of Curling event winners from this year will also be competing. Alison Flaxey’s rink
f rom Caledon, Ont. won the Masters in October, while Kerri Einarson’s East St. Paul, Man. based squad captured the National title last weekend. Also in attendance will be defending Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion Chelsea Carey of Calgary, 2014 Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg and Rachel Homan of Ottawa, Ont. Homan defeated Jones in the final of last year’s Canadian Open. Tracy Fleury, Jacqueline Harrison, Anna Hasselborg, Briane Meilleur, Kelsey Rocque, Casey Scheidegger, Anna Sidorova, Silvana Tirinzoni and Bingyu Wang round out the field. A total of 12 of the top 15 teams in the World Curling Tour’s order of merit
Combines to give back Friday night By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
The Meota Combines and Battleford Beaver Blues always put on great battles. The latest meeting between the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League sides will have some extra meaning. Friday’s 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Civic Centre will see the Combines giving 25 percent of all proceeds from the game and the post-game Christmas dance to the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund. “We’ve have a lot of community support here
in North Battleford and we wanted to help give back to everyone that’s helped us out,” Combines general manager Aaron Cadrin said. “It’s right before Christmas and to help the Empty Stocking Fund out is a great way to that.” “We held a dance before our home opener in the Hot Stove Lounge and everyone had a great time there. We thought that with the Beaver Blues coming here and having a big local crowd, it would be a great night to have an event like this.” Friday’s contest will be the first of two between the two Battlefords teams in a
little over week. They will also do battle at the Battleford Arena at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. “It’s the biggest rivalry in the entire league,” Cadrin said. “They have a good team this year and it should be quite a battle both nights.” After a 4-3 home win over the Hafford Hawks Sunday, the Combines have a 4-4 record and are tied for fourth place in the SPHL standings with the Edam Three Stars. The Beaver Blues have a 5-2 record, are tied with the Hawks for second and are two points behind the Shellbrook Silvertips.
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The Battlefords Sharks had a tough task on their hands before Christmas. In a pair of road games on the weekend, the Sharks suffered 5-1 and 7-2 losses to the Saskatoon Stars, who have a 14-2-1 record and sit in first place in the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League. Saturday’s game was a 1-0 affair until the third period of play, when the Stars offence exploded for four goals. Dakota Burt had the lone goal for the Sharks in the third period, while Chloe Burt was busy in goal as she made 52 saves. Jordyn Holmes led the way for the Stars with a goal and an assist, while
Jayda Sachs dished out two helpers. Mackenna Parker, Kianna Dietz, Chace Sperling and Joelle Fiala also scored in the victory. Sunday’s contest saw the Stars offence shine once again, as they raced out to a 5-0 lead after 40 minutes. Keara Amson scored a pair of power-play goals in the third period to get the Sharks within three goals, but that would be as close as they would get. Like her partner in crime Burt a day earlier, Chantel Weller was on her game in between the pioes as she made 47 saves. Grace Shirley and Julia Rongve each had fourpoint afternoons for the
Stars. With the losses on the weekend, the Sharks now have a 3-11-1 record for the season and are in seventh place in the SMAAAHL standings. After hosting their annual alumni game Tuesday night, the Sharks are now off until the new year. The next game for the Sharks will be at the Battleford Arena on Saturday, Jan. 7 when they’ll face the Weyburn Gold Wings. Both teams will play again at 1:30 p.m. a day later. The Sharks earned 3-2 and 8-4 wins over the Gold Wings, who are have yet to win a game this season, in a pair of road games in November.
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Busy last days of ‘16 By MCS Staff The final few school days in 2016 were busy. Monday morning began with dress rehearsal for the Christmas concert, which was held that evening. It was a chance to make sure everyone had their costume pieces and last minute changes were made. The concert began at 7:15 p.m. with the singing of O Canada. Grade 1 students, Keller Nickell and Dexter Stotz, welcomed everyone. Jean Anne Jackson was the MC for the evening. The kindergarten through Grade 7 classes performed On With The Show to prepare everyone for the concert. The Grade 4 class performed a skit entitled, Santa’s Missing Bells. Santa cannot remember where he stored his bells last Christmas and goes to the music store to try out different sounds to replace the missing bells. Luckily, he finds the bells safely hidden in the toy sack. The Grade 2 and 3 class performed two poems. One was a Christmas acrostic where every letter in Christmas meant something special. The other was about making Christmas cookies. They had all the ingredients and bowls to mix the cookies. They also performed a song to tell the audience exactly how to make the cookies for Christmas Day. The kindergarten and Grade 1 class was next on the program. Grade 1 students recited a poem about reindeer and the Kindergarten class performed a reindeer rap. Grade 5 presented a humorous skit, Why We Celebrate Christmas. A group of girls from a famous television show interview some of the famous Christmas characters to learn the meaning of Christmas. In a twist, the characters are nothing like they are por-
aymont News trayed. The Grinch is kind and giving, the elves are on strike, and the tree angel wears sunglasses because the lights are so bright. The girls finally get annoyed with their interviews until the true meaning of Christmas comes to light. The Grade 6 and 7 class took a traditional look at Christmas and had a lovely nativity scene in their production. While the students were setting up for the final songs, a slide show was shown with pictures from the concert preparations and some pictures of past concerts. A special thanks to Mrs. Brehon for putting together the pictures. The final item was a group song entitled The Balls on the Tree. Each grade raised a row of items that would be found on a decorated Christmas tree. The Grade 1s held up bells, the Grade 4 class had green and red balls and Karista Stotz, Grade 6, proudly held up the star for the top. The students lined up in the shape of a Christmas tree to sing the song. They ended the con-
cert with the singing of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Mrs. Jackson thanked the sponsors for donating towards the evening’s treat bags and Jackie Caldwell for organizing the treat bags again this year. Finally, there was great excitement in the air as Santa Claus arrived to hand out treats to all the children. The school community council presented the kindergarten and Grade 1 class along with the Grade 6/7 class ice cream cakes for winning the door decorating contest. All students received an ice cream sandwich for participating in the contest. The final day of classes was Wednesday. It was a day to relax, have fun and wish each other a merry Christmas. The elementary students watched a movie, played games and ate all day. Many classrooms had a special lunch that day. The high school did similar activities. The Grade 12 class was treated to Mrs. Brehon’s annual lasagna, Caesar salad and garlic toast lunch. From the staff and students of Maymont Central School, we would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year!
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The North Battleford Elks Lodge No. 369 presented Battlefords Residential Services Inc. with a $1,000 donation in support of their programs and services. BRSI provides support for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities through the operation of six homes, a day program and supported living program. BRSI has been the recipient of many financial gifts from the Elks since 2012 including a large financial donation that went to the purchase of a wheelchair accessible minivan, along with a personal donation from Zonie Krawchuck in memory of his late wife, Joyce. In the photo are: back row - Elk Zonie Krawchuk, Elk John Gamble, Elk Ken McKay; front row - Elk Exalted Ruler Cliff Garrett, Yvonne Nyholt, BRSI chairperson, Deborah Bartlett, BRSI executive director, Susan Goll, BRSI associate executive director. Photo submitted
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MAIDSTONE — Dec. 6 saw 21 people gather at the Maidstone Legion Hall for the annual Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Christmas supper and gift exchange.
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visited me and had lunch. Riley and Colleen Koski were to Lloydminster to do some shopping. Friday they were to Regina where Riley had a job interview. Dec 4, the seniors were treated to a Christmas supper by the Maidstone High School leadership group. The supper was excellent and there were door prizes. Jean Hartman of the apartments won a beautiful poinsettia. Shane Spray stopped in to see Grandma Ruth Enright on his way back to Edmonton to work. We’ve been busy with Christmas suppers and programs. It hardly seems possible Christmas is once again here. I would like to wish all the staff of Battlefords Publishing Ltd. and my friends and neighbours a very merry Christmas and a peaceful happy new year.
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Grades 2-5 from Maymont Central School entertained the Maymont seniors Dec. 12. Photo submitted
Submitted The monthly meeting of the Maymont and District Pensioners and Pioneers Association was held Dec. 12 at the Maymont Seniors’ Hall. Grades 2-5 from Maymont Central School came and entertained under the leadership of teachers Ms. Gillatt and Mrs. Stott. They performed an entertaining recitation and sang three songs for the enjoyment of all present. The students presented those in attendance with hand made cards and poems. It
aymont News was a delight to visit with the students. All students were given a bagged treat on their departure. After the students departed a short meeting began with draws made on the two raffles that were sold by the seniors and friends since mid October. The Christmas basket was won by Greg Ferris from
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Christmas prayers hosted in the hall By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
The Mennonite Church Christmas prayers are to be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Mayfair Hall. If you would like to partake in the program, please call Teresa at 306-246-4812. This is always a nice get together on a cold winter evening. Once December rolls around it seems to go by in a flash. Christmas certainly shortens the gloomy, cold days with lots of good times with family and friends. Former resident Dorothy Allenby recently passed away. She and her husband farmed for many years, sold their land to the VanNortwicks and relocated to North Battleford. Dorothy was 85
ayfair News years old. Stephen and Leanne Cherwinski had a great vacation at Riviera Mayan in Mexico at the end of November. They have been to that area several times before and still look forward to seeing new sights each time they go. Thirteen people from Mayfair attended the theatrical production called Drinking Habit in Cochin Nov. 24. As usual, the play was funny and well performed. Unfortunately, I was away in sunny Yuma, Ariz. so I wasn’t able to attend. I have been here
for one month and will be returning home in the next few days. I certainly can’t complain about the weather as I think of everyone back home experiencing some cold days. Keith and Faye Liebaert were visiting her brother Russell Dean and his wife, Marlene at Caronport two weekends ago. Old Mills Players tickets are on sale now, which would make a great gift for anyone who likes live theatre and enjoys a homecooked meal. The play will run the last weekend in February. For tickets, you can call Norma Sherman at 306-824-4616. I would like to wish readers a merry Christmas and happy new year. Greetings also to the staff of Battlefords Publishing.
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The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting Dec. 5. The clinics continue to be busy and the board expressed their appreciation to the physicians, nurse practitioners and staff who have been willing to take on the extra work required
to keep all clinics running efficiently. The NSRMHH clinics will be closed Dec. 26 and 27 and Jan. 2. They will be closed in conjunction with Prairie North Health Region staff holidays to ensure lab services are available when the clinics are open. The NSRMHH board has hired Kim Macnab as a causal worker. She will be completing training at the Turtleford clinic, as well
as St. Walburg, Edam and Glaslyn clinics. The board reviewed and approved the 2017 budget and welcomed back Dr. Odiegwu as she returns from leave Jan. 9. The board also announced that Dr. Odiegwu has renewed her contract for two more years. The next regular meeting of the board is Monday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in RM of Mervin office in Turtleford.
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Royal Purple distributes community donations By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
Borden Friendship Club held their Christmas bingo Dec. 14 with 43 out to play. Winning turkeys were Marcelle Desrosiers (two), Carol Epp and Sonia Zacharias from Langham and Jean Hryniuk of Borden. The hams went home with Gerry Wainwright and Donna Metanchuk of Borden, Erin Paquin of Warman and Amber Kasahoff of Langham. The $20 cash for the blackout went to Brenna Paquin of Warman. The next cash bingo is Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Radisson Royal Purple held their Christmas turkey supper meeting at the home of Roberta Harris in Radisson on Dec. 12. Donations were given of $50 each to the food hampers at Borden and Radisson for needy families, $50 donated to the Brain Injury Association of Saskatchewan and $75 to the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children. The Hafford Music Festival
orden Radisson will also receive a $50 donation in January and the lodge raffle went to the lodge. After the meeting the ladies exchanged Christmas gifts. Borden United Church held a Blue Christmas service Dec. 16 with prayers, readings and the singing of Silent Night with Gayle Wensley leading the service and playing guitar for the carol. Coffee and fellowship was enjoyed by all attending. Dec. 18, after regular church services, the United Church and Riverbend Fellowship Church gathered together at the Borden Community Centre for a potluck supper and program. The children from Adventure Club, which meets every Wednesday after school, put on a drama called Manger Mania with puppeteers, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, innkeeper, wise
men, star and narrators telling the story of Jesus’ birth. There was community carol singing led by Darrel Wiebe and Gayle Wensley, with Pam Pidwerbesky playing the piano. The children pantomimed, using sticks, the actions to the song, Its About the Cross. Ron Mills, pastor of Riverbend Fellowship, gave a reading of The Greatest Gift Ever. Candy bags were given to all the children and Christmas oranges for everyone courtesy of the churches. Non-perishable food was collected for the credit union and will go to needy families in the area this upcoming week. There are no church services at any of the three churches Dec. 25 and for the Riverbend Fellowship Church only Jan. 1 at 10:45 a.m. in the seniors’ centre. The Friendship Club has their last potluck supper for 2016 on Dec. 28, celebrating birthdays and featuring local talent. Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and all the best for 2017.
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Frost buildup can lead to sewer gas pollution By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
Contract bridge winner Dec.12 at the Do Drop In was Eric Callbeck. Second was Gerry Craig. A timely reminder to all homeowners to check roof vents for frost buildup. If they are frozen over with ice and closed off, sewer gas will back up into your house at the sinks. Watch for an unpleasant odour and go check them. Another thing or two to check is with your vehicle. If travelling be sure you have your taillights cleaned off and that you have two headlights working. As we drove from Wetaskiwin to Leduc, Alta. on Saturday, we met six vehicles with one headlight. This is dangerous if the weather is foggy or there is drifting snow. News of the store in Edam burning is sad, as they were getting set up and doing better recently. Duplicate bridge in Meota on Dec. 13 found top score by Joyce Luckey and Margaret Dyck. Tied for second were Joeann
eota News and Rudy Wiens and Mary Greenwald and Gerry Craig. Third were Cletus Scherman and Catriona Winterholt. Dec. 15 in the city, bridge top score was by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were Joyce Antoine and Margaret Dyck and third were Jean Beattie and Cletus Scherman. Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on Dec. 16 with individual scores kept. Top score was by Gwen Lacerte, second by Charles Walker and third by Jack Stewart. It was great watching TV on Saturday as the same horses that jumped at Spruce Meadows this summer took part in competitions in Geneva, Switzerland. The two Canadians didn’t do too well, but there were some wonderful rides made. The Meota December hall luncheon was very
good, with a tasty meal enjoyed by all who attended. There were not as many people as other times when the weather was more favourable, but it was a good turnout. The committee offered a free Christmas meal, but there were some who insisted on donating. This is appreciated, too. The Sandwith Church was filled with the sound of Christmas as folks gathered for their annual carol festival. Rev. Doug Codling and his wife Helen came up from Arlington Beach near Regina to conduct the service. There were about 100 people who showed up, coming from near and far. On our drive from North Battleford to Leduc, Alta. on Dec. 19 we drove through every kind of weather — reduced visibility, whirling snow and sunny skies. Dec. 16, family members gathered at the home of my son Bradley and his wif Kelly east of Carstairs for a fabulous Christmas
dinner. I travelled with Donna and Al Lambert, who went on to visit their daughter Carrie and Neil Sandstrom in Calgary. I want to wish all our readers the best Christmas
season ever and a great new year in 2017. Thanks for your co-operation through the year in getting pictures and reports to me, so they can be shared with everyone. Do remind your
club secretaries to send reports in after meetings as everyone can’t attend them all and if things of community interest take place, it is nice to share the information.
Just in Time for Christmas
The Canadian Legion of Riders paid a visit to Battlefords District Care Centre Dec. 14 just in time for Christmas. The group made a donation of a new blood pressure monitor, along with five medical sheepskins. In the photo are Terry McGovern (first vice-president of the Canadian Legion of Riders), Kathy Lee (facility manager of the Battlefords District Care Centre), Cindy How (Ward 5 Nursing Unit co-ordinator), Vickie Smith (treasurer of the Canadian Legion of Riders) and Jack Tatchell (director of the Canadian Legion of Riders). Photo submitted
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Take a sparkle tour, take along a senior By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Only three days until Christmas! Check out some of the fabulous light displays around town. Better yet pick up a senior and take them touring with you. The CEO of Ventures West Charter bus lines is celebrating a big birthday and we remember his day of birth well. Wishing a happy birthday to one of our favorite bus drivers, Jordan. We are looking forward to a New Year’s Eve wedding in North Battleford. Congratulations Brett Cave and Amanda Hansen on your nuptials and we excited to be part of your big day. Congratulations to Ken Dresser, Kim Warnock and Heitt’s Plumbing who won the Legion draws. School is out for the Christmas break after an early dismissal Wednesday. Staff and students have been busy this month, so they are looking forward to down time with their families. UPS finished off their year by performing random acts of kindness around town, while UCHS hosted the 12 compliments of Christmas campaign acknowledging something special about each student and staff member. St. Peter’s School students were kept busy sharing their musical talents during many Christmas performances.
nity News UCHS drama group has been active this fall as they have had two performances in the works since September. Mr. Bick’s production of Roasting Thor was performed Dec. 13 and 15. The musical Little Shop of Horrors is being presented by Mrs. Gilbert’s drama students Jan. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. The second performance features dessert hosted by Mrs. David and students with drama parents bringing the desserts. The production has many moments of lighthearted humour, some drama and a touch of the absurd. The music is incredible and the cast is thankful to be accompanied by Vicki Ehnisz. St. Peter’s will offer Christmas Eve family mass at 7:30 p.m. and midnight mass, as well as Christmas Day mass at 11 a.m. and New Year’s Day mass at 11 a.m. Unity Lutheran church will hold Christmas Eve service at 5:30 p.m. Unity Baptist Church will hold a Christmas celebration service at 10:30 a.m. and New Year’s Day worship and prayer at 10:30 a.m. Unity United Church will hold Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m. and there will
B’ford West Place residents treated to a feast By Dorothy Mills Correspondent
It has been a little over a year since the Battleford West Place condos were open for tenants to move in. All 24 condos are occupied, although there has been some changes as a few tenants have come and gone. These open spaces are filled quickly and there is a long waiting list. Dec. 11 the management and workers of Battleford West Place held a special Christmas evening for the residents. It was well attended and we all enjoyed a delicious steak supper catered by a restaurant in North Battleford. Before and after dinner we were entertained by the Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus. Fifteen choir members performed a variety of songs, which included some Christmas tunes. We have a wonderful group of senior people in the condos and I received many “thank yous and greetings for the handmade Christmas cards. A
aljennie big thank you and merry Christmas goes out to all. We are now starting our second year in Battleford West Place and it is a wonderful home for seniors. For many of us it is a new way of life to get used to living in a condo in town. It’s much different than country life on the farm. Get well wishes go out to my sister, Irene Greer, as she has had knee surgery in Saskatoon. She has been a school bus driver serving the route from Baljennie to the Battlefords After a milder, extended fall season we have to get used to the sudden change to bitterly cold weather. A severe cold blast of air has swept in from the Arctic and it has made everyone dig out much needed warm clothing. Take care and keep warm.
be no services Dec. 25 or Jan. 1, with regular services resuming Jan. 8. Congratulations to Team Heidt who has earned a spot at the Saskatchewan Provincial Tankard in February. The curling rink has fun with their ugly, retro, crazy Christmas sweater contest during December. The curling rink will host a Boxing Day Spiel on Dec. 26. The league schedule will return to normal Dec. 27. The grad class could help you clean up your recyclables following the holidays. Their annual bottle drive takes place Jan. 3 starting at 5 p.m. Post Christmas melancholy is real. Even though there is some excitement left with company still lingering or coming for New Year’s Day, there are some folks who will feel alone and down now that the events, activities, excitement and company of Christmas season is done or almost done. Why not visit a senior you know, or a lonely single neighbour who may need a pick me up this time of year? Hockey continues to Dec. 23, but there will be a lull as teams enjoy a short break over the holidays. Hockey action will be back after Christmas, as several teams are hosting tournaments in January as
well as the older divisions will have only a few more league games before they start participating in both league and provincial playoffs. And how about that Midget AA team? They just keep rolling along in the win column. Why not go check out one of their games? Refer to the TVs in the lobby or the Town of Unity website for schedules for the rink. And say “hi” to our Recreation Director Ryan Doetzel, who officially started in his role Dec. 12. As I finish another year of columns I want to offer thanks to everyone who compliments me or talks to me about this column, including my far away friends Keith, Clare, Jim and Janice, as well as the many others who have made sure I know that people other than those from Unity are reading. I also must offer editor Becky Doig my appreciation for her patience, as well as giving me the opportunity to showcase our community in this column. And, I would be remiss not to mention my inspiration in this column. My coffee row folks may many not be as numerous this time of year, as folks are visiting or hosting family and friends. Those who are in attendance are expressing
The cast and crew of UCHS musical Little Shop of Horrors have been rehearsing and building props for their production in early January. Photos by Sherri Solomko
their appreciation for the many gifts Christmas brings including love, laughter, community camaraderie and, of course, health. These fine folks are enjoying reviewing the many activities that are coming up or have happened. They are anxious to share their “remember Christmas when” stories. The smiles shine and laughter echoes
throughout the venues that host these groups and is surely contagious to those who experience it. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time, wishing all of our readers both from Unity and outlying communities a merry Christmas! Wishing you all much health and happiness in the new year!
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I want a phone a dog, a cat and a xbox 1. I will give you cookies and milk. Love, Delroy
Dear Santa Claus, Sup Santa! What have you been doing the past year since Christmas? You probably are busy this time of year. Anyways, my name is Trinity and I’m 10 years old. Playing with my dog, playing video games, and hanging out with friends are some of my favorite things to do. At school I’m always trying my finest. If you ever hung With me, you would know that I’m the sweetest kid ever! Sadly, I have done some devilish mistakes this year. First I didn’t feed my dog, but only because I didn’t want her to get cubby or overeat. Secondly, I didn’t clean my room only because I was really tired from helping people all day long. Finally, I wanted to water my mom’s plant but I used dog slobber, only because I didn’t have to Waste water I didn’t mean for it to die. Next time I’ll remember that water is just fine. Just forget about all those evil thing I did. Just listen to all the lovely things I did. One night I made dinner for my family, they thought it was the best meal ever made. Also I cleaned the whole entire kitchen all by myself. Truly my mom was impressed. Lastly I killed a bug for my sister (she is terrified of bugs), she loved me for doing that. See Santa, I was sometimes on my very extreme greatest behavior. As you can see Santa I have been an angel this year (most of the time). Can you forgive my horrible mistakes? I hope you can. I just want one thing for Christmas I would Love a Drawing Ipad. If you bring it, I will be the nicest kid you’ll ever know. Your Friend: Trinity
Dear Santa, I’m writing this letter to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I moved to a new house with my Aunt and Uncle. Ever since I moved here I’ve been helping them out around the house with dishes and decorating the house for Christmas. When I was at my old school in Alberta I would help out my teachers by holding the door open for them when their hands were full. I hope you have noticed how good I have been this year. Merry Christmas, Paul.
Dear Santa Claus, Hey San, how is it at the North Pole? How’s the elves, most importantly, how is Mrs. Claus? Oh, my name is Pavlo and I am the goofiest student in the whole entire school, and I am only ten years old. I enjoy Drift cars and cats, I have one. Last thing about, I love the movie (Fast and Furious)! Unfortunately, I have done some nasty things this year. For example, once I took my mom and dad’s car keys but just because I didn’t want them to leave. Next, I spilt slime on my sister, just because I forgot to take it off the door. Last evil thing I did is I put snow back on the driveway, but only because I wanted to shovel more snow. Not only I did horrible things, I also had done some awesome things too. For instants I have prevented my friend Trinity from stepping on glass. I cleaned the whole basement. I wasted five hours just for that. Also I shoveled my Nabors driveway, it was very cold. You see Santa, I really have been a great kid. I hope you will forgive me for all those mistakes and focus on the wonderful things I did this year. I would really like a new drum set and if you bring me the drum set I will promise to be on my best behavior next year! Sincerely, Pavlo
Dear Santa, Santa what I want for Christmas is another beautiful puppy ornament, a new bike (I want it to be blue), a stuffy Bestie, Fuli, Bunga, and Ono from the Lion guard and don’t ask what animal they are because I will tell you. Bestie is a hippo, Fuli is a cheetah, Bunga is a honeybadger, and Ono is a eegrit, and the last thing that I want is to see the real you Merry Christmas! Love Lindsey Christmas Time Dear Santa Claus, I am in grade 5 I am 10 years old. My name is Denayah and could you get me a phone for christmas and some closthes toys and a outfit to dace powow. I can’t wait to see you for my birthday. It is going to be so fun oh and could you me one of those gifts I was asking for, please how long does it take to give gifts to kids how long does it take to make a toy? See you soon Santa Denayah
Dear Santa, How are you doing up in the North Pole? I’m feeling awesome knowing that winter is here! First, I’m going to say that I only want 1 thing for Christmas. That is a Kidizoom Actioncam. I feel that I deserve this because this year I’ve been a huge helper. Every time I am done my work in school I offer to help others. Also when my parents want some food but there’s none left I offer to give them mine. Then, every morning, I always say to my bus driver (Mrs. Slater) good morning and when I see my teacher I literally always compliment her clothes. These are the reasons why I think I deserve a Kidizoom Actioncam. Finally, how is Mrs. Claus doing? Hope she’s doing ok! From Aamna
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Dear Santa, Hey Santa- it’s me, the Beast. I know you’ve heard naughty stuff about me. I know all those people in the village and that girl named Belle have told you stories. But it wasn’t me being mean at all. Those people and that old lady that turned me into a beast when I used to be a royal prince! That is the reason I acted that way. But I have side of the story too, just like all the villains had before becoming mean and naughty too. Santa, I can explain. When the girl’s father came to my messy, ugly castle that used to be royal, gorgeous castle, I didn’t mean to hurt anyone. I just saw how he was taking a rose out of my garden and I just felt terrible for that poor rose being taken away by a stranger. So I decided to help it out, by grabbing that terrible man and taking him to the castle’s dungeon. But then it suddenly happened, the girl came to find her father and found my castle. The girl decided to come and check and she found him in the dungeon. She replaced him and she stayed. She stayed and we became good friends but at first I was scared she would do something similar to me. Just feel like I have change. I mean, I do not act like I used to act before she came anymore. So, I know that everyone deserves a second chance and so I’ll try to be nice more often, but please Santa, I would really want to have some shoes that would fit my big feet, and also a costume so that people don’t recognize me. So please believe me Santa, I never meant to hurt anyone, I just wanted to make friends, and to help that poor rose and also to make that girl happy. I’m also very sorry because of the way I acted. I think that if I have friends just like that girl, I would finally control my actions. You’re not too ugly friend, The Beast By Karla
Dear Santa, I have been doing lots of good things like helped decorate and read. Sometimes I have bad days because of a friend Dominick and my foster mom, like today this morning. And for Christmas I hope you can bring me an X box 360 and some games for the X box 360. Merry Christmas ho ho ho!
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, Hola Santa! How are you and the reindeer? My name is Katana and I’m 11 years old. I love to cook with my mom and to play with my little sister Hannah. Unfortunately, I have done some regretful things this year. First I cut Aadi’s hair only because it had a huge knot in it. Then I jumped on Jordan because she Wouldn’t get up and was going to be late for school. Finally, I flicked Hannah only because I thought she had a big fly on her head and I didn’t want it to scar her. Forget all those unfortunate things I did because I did some divine things this year. First I made supper for the whole family for a week. Next I fed my little sister Hannah so my dad could get back to his game. Finally, I helped Jordan clean her room so my mom wouldn’t have to get mad at her. See Santa I did do a few amazing things this year. When you come can I please please please have a telescope and a laptop and can you get Jordan a fit bit. I Promise I won’t do any of that horrible stuff next year if you get me them. Thanks Santa! Sincerely: Katana
Dear Santa, Is Mrs. Claus coming with you? I hope so!! May you please get me a new iphone7? I’m feeling amazed because it’s almost Christmas! I wish a beautiful Christmas and a big kinder suprise egg. Can I get some groceries? Thankyou! Love, Zeanna
Dear Santa, Is your sled ready to fly? Are your reindeer ready to fly too? I wish for a remote control car, I wish for a cookie I wish for my own phone I wish for a computer and x box 360. Have a good day!!
Dear Santa, I hope your sled is ready! When are you going to drop off the presentz under the christmas tree? Rememder I Facetime You? For cristmas I want a car set monster trucks because I like to play with them. Also a xbox 3d. Have great trip! Love, Austin
Christmas Time Dear Santa, My name is Kashton, I am in grade 5 and 11 years old. I have 2 questions for you before I start my list for Christmas... How do you train your rein deer? Do the elves use magic in their toys? I want a car, soccer ball, I want new shoes. I will leave white milk out for you. From: Kashton Saulteaux Heritage School
Christmas Time To Santa, My name is Taye. I am ten years old. I am in grade 5 and my teacher is Mrs. GopherSwiftwolfe. I have three brothers; Cordel, Holden, and Tarnel, and one sister; Harmony. Do you enoy delivering presents and making them? Is it hard making a lot of presents for all of the kids? I want a pair of clothes, and some toys that is all I want for Christmas. See you soon Santa. from Taye Saulteaux Heritage School
Love, Brody
Dear Santa, Is Mrs. Claus coming in your sleigh? Yay are so polite I love you Santa! Here are some things that I would like: I want a car because I know how to drive a truck or car! Love you Santa! You bring awesome toys like when I wase 6 you got me a Drone including the remote control. Also can I have a drone pleas again. I cant wait Christmas is coming! Love, Landon
Dear Santa, I want a dog and a phone and a cat. Do you want anything for Christmas? I want for Christmas an Ipad and a teddy bear. Love, Alaysia
Dear Santa, Hello Santa! How are you? You must be getting ready to deliver all the presents to all those kids around the world. My name is Gianna and I am 10 years old. I love playing sports like soccer, floor hockey, and gymnastics. You see I like sports. I work very hard in shcool. Unfortunately I have done some awful things this year. First of all I hit my brother only because it look like he had a fly on him. Also I cut my moms hair but only because she had gum in her hair. Then finally I poured juice on my brother but just because I thought he would smell better. So I know I seem a little bad but I did some amazing things this year! I helped my brother clean his room. Then I fead my dog and walked him. Finally I helped my mom make dinner. So u see Santa I’ve been a great girl so I would like a laptop, gymnastics bar, hover bored, If you would please get me these gifts I promise to be good next year! Sincerely, Gianna
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Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I am 3 years old. I like to play soccer with my dad. I also like to play hockey. I have 2 dogs; Hurley and Mya. How many reindeer do you have? Do you take care of all of the reindeer by yourself? For Christmas I would like a ball, a puck and a toy snowmobile. I have been good most of the time. Merry Christmas. Love, Carter Dear Santa, I have been very good I have helped out my friends and family anyway how have you been? First I was helping out my mom because she has MS it’s very sad. Sometime my sister is lazy and does not go when my mom needs help. I help my friends too I help take care of their baby and clean up their house. Also it was very nice of me to get my sister a gift for Christmas! What I would like is a kitten and my cat to get along with the kitten. If you would could you get me an underwater camera and a gymnastic mat. Thank you I will get you more cookies and milk then I ever did! Love Courtney
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Dear Santa, Hello Santa, how or the elves? It must be crazy this year. My name is Junior and I’m ten years old. I like sports like hokey and football that’s just two of my favorite sports. I have to admit I’ve done some rotten things this year. First I ditched my brother when he sprained his ankle at the park but I thought he was just joking. Next, I took a candy bar from a store because it was about expire the next day. Lastly, I ate my mom’s chips but I was starving. Although I’ve done some terrible things I this year, I’ve also done some amazing things. When I was at school I made a letter for my mom and dad. Another thing I did was help my dad move in his new house. Lastly I was cleaning a mess in my room and then decided I should also clean the rest of the house for my mom. As you can see I’ve done some despiteful things but I’ve also mostly done phenomenal thing. I’d like an iPhone6 and a HD camera and Lego for Christmas. I promise I will be very, very, very good next year! Sincerely: Junior
Dear Santa, How cod is the northpols? Are you ready for Christmas? what i want for christmas is A roolox, robot money A wii controller, an ipad. a hockey stick and jersey. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS. Love, Daniel
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Dear Santa, Hello Santa its Nova. i have a couple things I want to tell you! first thing I love each and every present you gave me over the years. Second thing I love all you guys at the north pole. Last thing here’s some things I want for Christmas lots of 1D stuff and a long board. Love Nova
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, How are you? Are you doing good? I want a xbox 360 and a bmx. Then a skateboard and a Langboard. i,ll see you? soon. Love, Navronne Dear Santa, My wish list Clothes, shoes, moondough, num nums, shopkins, dolls, ever after high, cute pillows, phone case, mine craft, laptop, stuffed animal. 10 yr old Caroline Connaught School Dear Santa, Hi my name is Shemma. I’m 8 how old are you? I whot a star wars toy and blanket and socks. Shopkins, Ipad and lamp are on my list too. can I come for a ride whith you? Love, Shemma Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a $1000000000 for my mom and dad. I was so, so, so, so good at home and at school. I want to get my presents to give to all of my friends and family. Have a happy Christmas! Love, Maria
Dear Santa, How are you? Are you ready for Christmas. I wont a coloring Book and pencilcrayons and markrs. Also I want cookie to co to MY hOME and bring me a xbox! Love, Bricee Dear Santa, Ola Santa, this year I would like Pokemon cards, Shopkins, Trolls, and anything to do with Minecraft!!!! We will leave you special treats and carrots for your Reindeer! Gracias! Love Maggie Dear Santa, I wont to know when it is christmas. I love your presents i wont ips toys, slippers, skateboard, loingboard. Have a safe trip. Bye. Love, Brittny Dear Santa, Hi Santa how are thing going. I’m doing good. Can you get me a Go Pro so I can video myself playing hockey. I’ll tell you why I should get a Go Pro. I help the girls build a tiny roof and I took out the dog then I played mini sticks with my brother nicely. So can you get me a Go Pro. Love: Henry
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Ali. I am three years old. Santa come down the chiminy and says Ho Ho Ho! I wanna pony fore Christmas. I left you choclet milk and cookies. From: Ali Dear Santa Claus, I want skat shuse and skats. I want a doll and a baby katt. A fake make up. The and I love you Santa Mishayla Dear Santa, Hi My name is Lawson. I am 11 I am in Grade 6 at Saulteaux Heritage School. My mom is my teacher. I have a new hat that my mom bought me it is Toronto Blue Jays I like it. I have a dog who has three legs and it is strong as a pit bull. I have an Xbox 1 it is really cool; it lets me search up Donald J. Trump. I hope you have a safe trip to North Battleford! I hope you get to every house in time including my house. I wish you have a wonderful time over there where you live. Sincerely Lawson
Dear Santa, How are you? I was a good boy because I got 21 gachas. can you please get me SKYLanders imaginaxors for xbox 360 and a video camerr also an ice cream maker? Love, Tyler
Dear Santa, Hello! I want to know If you have good elves. I decratach the tree. I wish for: an ipad, elf on the shelf, airplane, shopkins two hatchimals. Please look at the back. Love, Camryn
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! I was good this year. I hope I have a good Christmas and that you come to my house too. I wish I can get a new Iphone 6s for Christmas and two new games GTA 5 and Black Ops 3. I would also like a PS4 plus. See you next Christmas! Sincerely Tyson
Dear Santa Claus, I’m writing this letter to you letting you know that I’ve been good this year, and can I have GTA5 Game and Phone PS4 Call Duty 3, 6 controllers for PS4, a plash toy Foxy and a plash toy bunny. Thank you and that’s all my wish list. Wesley
Dear Santa, I hope you are having a wonderful time up in the north pole!! I been good all year I think!. I can’t wait until you come. It might look like a small list. Because I only want 2 things. I really want this Build a Bear it’s white with rainbow spots on it. It’s called a Blizzard Bear and a apron that says Dq on it and also a Dq hat and Dq panties please please!! I always wanted it. Love Houstyn
Dear Santa, My name is Coda. I have lots of friends in school. I am 11. I like dogs. I am in grade 6 and I am a good boy. I was good this year! Do you have a doge? Because I do, it is cute. I have a baby doge, they’re cute. How is it living in the North Pole? Do you like eating cookies a lot? Do u like going around the world taking presents to houses? What do the reindeer like doing? Wish List: Xbox one S, Nerf gun Mini Gun Sincerly Coda
Dear Santa Claus, I’m writing this letter to you because I had wished for a ds and games and a hover board and letting you know that I been good this year. Here is my Chrismas Whis list. I Whis for a iPad and a art book and legos and skech markers. Fabian Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Trisha and I’m 11 years old. My friends are Halle, Serenity, Kylie, they all make me laugh. I mostly have lots of friends in this school, but some of these kids don’t like me, but they are mostly boys. What is it like to be Santa? I know it must be hard. How is Mrs. Claus doing? I wonder if she makes the best cookies in the world. I wish I was an elf! What do you want for Christmas and maybe I can give it to you? What I want for Christmas is an I Phone and some clothes. I want to see all my family and friends, including my friends in from school. One more thing is I want to have a big, big dinner with all my family and friends. Sincerely Trisha
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, My name is Adriana. I am 4 years old. I am in Prek.. Hi are the reindeer sick? Is it always cold over there? Do you like chocolate milk or white milk. What kind of cookies do you want? How are you doing Santa? Santa can your elves make me a doll and a yoyo for Christmas please? From: Adriana Dear Santa, Hi ! My name is Maddox and I am 12 years old grade 6. I am from Saulteaux First Nation. I live with my parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. I love my family and you too Santa. How is it living up at the north pole? Can I meet Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer? How short are the elves? Can I meet them too? How are you able to deliver all the presents in 12 hours all over the world? I think been good this year Santa and I deserve presents. I would like a Xbox One with 4 games any kind. A cell phone with pre-paid minutes, clothes, legos of any size and nice warm winter jacket. thank you Santa for letting me write to you and hope to get anyting from my wishlist. Yours Truly, Maddox
Dear Santa Claus, Can I have a elf on the shelf. I be a good girl. I want Monster High toy’s and car for my toy’s. A monster High home. Love Jewel 8 years old Dear Santa Claus, I was a good girl all this year waht I want for christmas is a Hoverbord and Skates to go on ice. My size is 13 that I can skate in and a crazey carpet. and Head Phones. Romor Zomer too waterprof one and a real camera. I feel Excited and Roller Skates. And so cool esay Bake oven. Vanitey set. Ava 8 years old Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Serenity; I am 11 yrs old and in grade 6. My favorite things to do in school are: go to gym, go to Cree and have recess. I have been good this year. My friend’s names are Halle, Trisha, and Sadie. I hope you have a good Christmas! How are your reindeer doing? I want to see an elf this year. My wish list is: a hover board, makeup set, Iphone6s, clothes, and hair stuff. I would love all of that for Christmas. Thank you Santa Claus! Sincerely Serenity
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Dear Santa Claus, I want a toy like a troll after I saw the troll movie I wanted a troll. Oh, and I been a good girl and maybe a little dog I want a girl dog. Peyton 8 yers old Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good girl this year. I want a ps3 and the troll movie and baby alive. im 8 years old. Love Arianna Dear Santa Claus, I would like a blue car. A toy train. A little bit of lego. A helicopter. I have Been A good Boy. Sincerely, Kyree 8 years old
Dear Santa Claus, I want for Christmas Big stake of Pokemon cards. and a Hover Board and a Ski-doo and a phone. Love Keanan 9 years old
Dear Santa Claus, I want a Play Dough Set and a Play Dough factory and a Trolls movie and Barbie and a doll house. Love Talaya 8 years old
Dear Santa Claus, I want a gingerbread man. I want a hat I want a black boots I want a pair of head phones. Love Seth 7 years old
Dear Santa Claus, I been a good boy this year. I want a Lago Star wars and a WIIU and a snowmobile and a coloring book and markers and a mr. potatohead and in door shoes. sincerely Dayton 9 years old
Dear Santa Claus, My name is Maureen I want a tiny dog and a kitten and a troll movie. I have been a good girl. Love Maureen 8 years old
Dear Santa Claus, I Been good I want a 50 bolo Pokemon Bike, Box of Pokemon cards. Love Julian 8 years old
Dear Santa Claus, I want a puppy and a Playdoh and a roller skates. Lots of nail polish. A camera. I have been a good girl. Love Kaydence 8 years old
Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Kylie; I’m 11 years old and in grade 6. My friends are Halle, Serenity, Trisha, and Charity. Charity makes me laugh and my friends make me laugh too. Santa how are you doing? I’m doing fine. How is Mrs. Claus doing? She must be fine and great. How is the workshop going? It must be fine. Are you working hard this year? I would like Christmas movies and stuff to draw. I want books to read I like reading! I also would like smelly erasers, pencils, math books to work on at home. Headphones, makeup and nail polish would be awesome too! Sincerely Kylie
Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Halle. I’m 11 years old and my birthday is on August 16th. I love to read and write. I’m a very good listener and a great role model. How are you? I’m fine! How do you get all the presents around the world in just 12 hours? How are you and Mrs. Claus and your reindeers? Are you and Mrs. Claus making lots of cookies this year? How are your elves? For this Christmas all I want is: make-up, two coloring books, pencil crayons, markers, nail polish, a book full of papers, and head phones. Thank you Santa! Sincerely Halle
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Dear Santa, Hi Santa! today is December 2, 2016. My name is Taliah and I’m 11 years old. I have brown hair and colored eyes. I have one brother and one sister and they live with my mom and dad. I live with my kokum and moshom, but he passed away on Feb. 4, 2016. My birthday is on Feb. 8. I love Christmas expecially when people get there gifts it’s so nice of you Santa! Is it cold in the north pole? Are your helpers mean? What do you eat? How long does it take to make a toy at your toy shop? What makes you happy? How can your deers fly? Do you only come in city or towns? How did you become Santa? When where you born? How long does it take to get to town or a city? Do you have a wife? Do you only give toys or like a puppy? Have you ever gone to school? Do you know your math? How much gifts do you have to make? Did you see god before? Did you ever get sick from eating too much cookies? Here is my wish list: Ipad, Makeup box Slippers size 7, Nice clothes, Sled. Sincerely Taliah
Dear Santa, My name is Kiana. I am 4 years old. You got lots of raindeer. did you find your girl raindeer Santa you always eat my cookies and juice. Do you like brown or pink cookies. Santa can you bring me a real dog and elsa and anna. thank you santa. Kiana Dear Santa Claus, I have been a good girl this year I want a so cool Art. I want a skate I want a crocodile. I want a dog. I want hello Kitty ear phone I want a humor zumer tube. I want a slide. I want roll skates. I want a PS4 Controller. I want a Easy Bake oven. I want a swivel vanity. I want a Disney Princess Swicher skates. Sweetgrass 8years old Dear Santa, Greetings Santa. How are you? My name is Awad and I am 10 years old. I like basketball and floor hockey. I did a couple of horrible things this year. First I spiled my brother’s milk because he drank too much and was going to puke. Next I broke my T.V. because it had a bug on it. Finally, I broke my brothe’s remote control car only because he couldn’t stop it. Then I did a lot of amazing stuff too. To begin with I washed my dad’s car. Then I saved a man from drowing. Lastly I taught my brother to write the ABC’s and write the 123’s. You know I am an amazing boy. I promise I won’t do any devilish things if you bring me a special Christmas gift. I want a writing note book and a new book to read. Sincerely, Awad
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I’m writing this letter to u becaquse i wish that i had a hoverboard and shose and make up. I’m letting u know that i was being good this year. Here is my Christmas Wish List. Thank you Santa Brooklyn Dear Santa Claus, How are you? How are the reindeer? My name is Roman. I am 11 years old. I live in North Battleford. I behave in school. Unfortunately I have done some bad things this year. I took nuts from my sister. I thought she might choke. I took a flower from my mom. I thought it might die. I took the remote from dad. I thought the battery was dead. I took the computer from Petro. I thought it needed to charge. I also did some good things this year. First, I cleaned the dishes to make money. Second I helped mom to make food. So you see Santa I really have been a good boy this year. I want a Lego surprise egg with Lego and Curious George surprise egg. Also, a Monopoly Nightmare Before Christmas game. I was good this year, and Santa, next Christmas I want a Harry Potter Monopoly. Roman
Dear Santa, Hi My name is Tobias, I am 4 year old. I think it would be fun to ride in your sleigh. Mocha ate all your cookies sorry. We will make you more cookies. I would like hot weels and toysguns. Thank you them be heavey. From Tobias Dear Saint Nicholas, I know you must be busy proparing for Christmas. I am ten years old and I am in grade 5. I am a pet person. I have 5 dogs, one cat, and a lot of fish. Although I am a pretty kind, nice, loving child, sometimes I am a rotten brat. When my brothers and I were playing Minecraft I snuck into Cason’s house and destroyed it, only because we were having a war. I skipped O Canada because I had a toothache. Lastly, I didn’t brush my teeth because it’s boring. Even though I did some bad things, I’ve been good too. I walked Lola throught the snow and kept it together. I played tag with my brother and watched him. I also cleaned the trampoline. For Christmas I would like a pet snake, my own Minecraft, and Lego Scooby Doo. I hope you forgive me. Bye! Sincerely, Torne
Dear Sant Claus, I’m writing this letter to you and letting you know that I’ve good this year, so here is my Christmas wish list. Hatchimos, balls, sillystrings. Jamessia Dear Santa Claus, I been good this year I wude haw are you down sow ara you good the and my Christma wish list. Potren cool, Xbox 360, IPod, Baby Toy, Atreal and a plagan scas, talet, CPUD, PS3, IPad. Harlow Dear Santa, Hi Santa it’s me Estefani. I have been good this year because I share with my friends and my family, Now this is what I would like. I would like a cute puppy for Christmas. I hope you’re available to give me one of your reindeers please! I was wondering if you could get me the best sticky tac you have! Can you please give presents to my friends, they been good this year too! I also want you to help me with a big surprise for my teacher please! I also want to go to Apex lots of times! This is all I want this year. Don’t you feel tired from all the work you do? Good luck with your travels! Estefani.
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Dear Santa, Hi my name is Jase. I am 3. How are your rain deer doing? New cars and boots. From: Jase
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Dear Santa, Hi my name is John I am three years old. Is it cold out there for your raindeers. Ginger bread cookies and I will leave carrots. Santa I will like to have hot wheels and ramps that Have bumps and super man and Batman. Don’t bring me Dirty clouse. John
Dear Santa Claus, I’m writing this te help you an letting you know that I’ve bee good this year here is my christmas wish list XBox 360, New controller for XBox, Video Games. Form Joseph Dear Santa, Hi my name is Annie I am 4 years old. Santa do you build snowmen? For Christmas I want a Barbie mermaid as well as a Elf on the shelf. Thank you santa. From: Annie
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, Hi my name is Kaybree I am 4 years is it cold out there. I will make you Snow man cookie with icing and a carrot for the Reindeer. for my present I would like a teddy cat. And I would like a puppy. From Kaybree Dear Santa, I like to help dad go hunting, and find deer or wild birds I would like a new wheelchair with nitro monster truck wheels and some fun toys to play with. My family: Jonah, Daddy, Jason, Arian. I am 5 years old I like to eat A la Carte Milk. I like to play with squishy toys, Toopy & Binoo. Your Friend, Jason
Dear Santa, My name is Maya. Im 4 years old. Is it cold in the nortpole? I want for Christmas is a doll, I like you santa your the best. I’m going to leave cookies for you santa. From Maya Dear Santa, I want a poiles truck transformer and a farm with a doggy and a cat and little dark cows with a blue car with a whinte and red barn. I want a green elf on the shelf and a red one and there names are jack and john. Can you say hi to all the raindeer for me. What kind of cookies do you like? What is your favorite raindeer and why? From: Alfred
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Dear Sant Claus, I’m writing this letter to you and letting you know that I’ve been good this year. Here is ma Christmas wish list. I want a I Phone6 and a fludder bourd and a quad and a bike and a sno cone maker and a sled. thank you Serrianna
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Dear Santa, How are you! My name is Sunshine I am 8 years old! I would like some headbands please. Can you come to my house first please Santa! When is your Birthday Santa? Merry Christmas Santa and be safe to. Your Friend, Sunshine Dear Santa Claus, I’m writing this letter to you and letting you know that I’ve been good this year and I love you santa claus. I want a little slow car with a battery, a barbe and a toy phone, a toy computers, a toy TV, a toy door and a toy micerwave, a toy fan and a toy shopkins, a baby cat. Here is my christmas wish list I pad. Trinity Dear Santa, It’s me - King Pig from Angry Birds. The nasty birds weren’t telling the truth, I was only trying to help them I was visiting them for a night, we were having a party, getting to know each other, and I saw the eggs without a blanket. The eggs were cold in their house, they had no blanket or pillow, and I was trying to ask them if we could take the eggs so they won’t get cold or rotten. I thought they said yes, and we took them to the Pig Island since it is so got there. I took the eggs in the sun first, but it didn’t work. We tied a rope and put some warm water in a huge pot. The evil birds are trying to ruin my Kingdom, and they were mad at me for taking care of the eggs. They thought we were going to boil them and eat them. The eggs where so heavy that the tight rope snapped into pieces. I was trying to turn off the enormous electric torch but it broke. The red bird put lots of pillows in front of the pot to save the precious eggs. I am a great gut with a kind heart, I would never harm anyone’s innocent eggs. Could you please bring me a juicy steak with an apple on top? A chicken to lay our own eggs would be delightful. A leather jacket, a pair of snake skin cowboy boots, and a large screen TV are also on my list. Lovable, King Pig.
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Dear Santa, I am quiet so my Mom and Dad can rest. I would like you to bring me a hands game. I am 5 years old. I like to eat ham. I like to play with playdough. Your Friend, Jonathan Dear Santa, I can’t wait for Christmas. First I really want more stick bots and a new baseball and baseball bat. I wish for my cousin Ben to come home from university for Christmas. I also wish I could go to both grandpa and gramma’s early for Christmas. I have been good this year, I helped my sister with her games. I was supportive to my grandpa when he broke most of his bones on his face. I also carried poinsettias to the church. Good luck with your trip on Christmas Eve! I hope you like the cookies From Eston Dear Santa, It’s me the Big Bad Wolf who tried to eat Little Red Riding hood and the Three Little Pigs. I know you heard those nasty things about me from that bratty Little Red Riding Hood and the three hamI mean pigs, but I can explain everything so can you just listen to my side of the story, please and thank you? (see I’m polite :)) First of all, I never wanted to scare her away. I just wanted to ask her why she was alone. THAT’S IT, then Red hit me in the head and called me a freak... A FREAK!!! Nothing hurt my feelings more than those words. Then, I came to help her grandmother’s house. All I did was run to her but then my stomach started to grumble, so it echoed so loud it sounded like I was snarling. Finally, I got to s shortcut and I thought it lead me away from that girl but it took me to her grandma’s house I went inside to greet her granny but she ran away in her pajama’s! That made me chuckle but Red came to her house so I had to improvise. I dressed in her clothes. As soon as she came in I smelled her scrumptious snacks. She just blabbered a lot of things but all I wanted was her food. I couldn’t take it my stomach hurt too much. I took off Granny’s clothes and aimed for her snacks. She chopped me in the side and called the animal control! As you can see, I am starving just about every day :(! For Christmas can you hand me a vending machine? That will be all I want for Christmas. Thank you for listening. Sincerely, The Wolf By: Presley
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I helped my sister pick up toys. Please bring me a Barbie and Ken. I love Poppa Pig. I am 5 years old. I like to eat noodles I like to play with barbies. Your Friend, Heaven Dear Santa, I helped my baby cousin get up on the couch. Please bring me a baby kitty and puppy to have as a pet. I am 5 years old. I like to eat chocolate cake. I like to play with bunny. Your Friend, Katia Dear Santa, I helped my mom with the dishes. Please bring me a teddy ghost. I will leave you some cookies. I am 5 years old. I like to eat McDonalds Burgers. I like to play with ponies. Your Friend, Kylee Dear Santa, I help my mom sort laundry. Please bring a pet hamster. I am 4 years old. I like to eat chicken noodle soup. I like to play with barbie dolls. Your Friend, Kingzlie
Dear Santa, I would like a bubble gum machine. I have been a good girl helping mom. I am 5 years old. I like to eat strawberries. I like to play with teddy pony. Your Friend, Kaesha
Dear Santa, I helped watch the babies, and I want a nice raincoat. I am 5 years old. I like to eat cake. I like to play with puppets. Your Friend, Kaleb
Dear Santa, I helped my little sister pick out her clothes. Please bring me a robot dog, and a Barbie. I am 5 years old. I like to eat cookies. I like to play with playdough. Your Friend, Erika
Dear Santa, I help my mom clean up. Please bring me a monster gun. I am 5 years old. I like to eat pizza. I like to play with water gun. Your Friend, Brody
Dear Santa, I help my brothers pick up the toys. I would like to have a bubble maker please and thank you. I am 5 years old. I like to eat noodles. I like to play with toys. Your Friend, Keenan
Dear Santa, I helped my mom cook breakfast. Please bring me a new bubble maker. I am 4 years old. I like to eat porridge. I like to play with batman. Your Friend, Callen
Dear Santa, I mop and clean up my toys. I want a teddy robot for Christmas. I am 5 years old. I like to eat chocolate cake. I like to play with robot toy. Your Friend, Tellie
Dear Santa, I have been a good friend. I would like a bubble machine to blow bubbes. I am 5 years old. I like to eat chocolate cake. I like to play with dolls. Your Friend, Ada
Dear Santa, I sweep the floor for mommy. I would like a bike for Christmas please. I am 5 years old. I like to eat cake. I like to play with blocks. Your Friend, Evander Dear Santa, I have helped my friends at school. Please bring me a remote control truck. I am 5 years old. I like to eat cake. I like to play with ride a bike. Your Friend, Lucas Dear Santa, My name is Delmir and I am 8 years old and I am happy for you to come to my house when it is Christmas time. My wish is that you give all of the people things that they wished for and don’t forget to read all of the cards the people write for you and the elves. I have somethings to tell you when you get to my house. What I want for Christmas is a titanic because it can float in the water and the front part comes down and then the other part comes down too. Safe travels on Christmas Eve. Love, Delmir
Dear Santa, I cleaned up my toys downstairs. Please bring me an blue Ipad, and new toys. I am 5 years old. I like to eat cake. I like to play with cars. Your Friend, Hayden Dear Santa, I would like to see some sunshine to have a nice day. I help do things at home. I am 5 years old. I like to eat grapes. I like to play with animals. Your Friend, Nathaniel Dear Santa, I would like a cream in the face machine. I am 5 years old. I like to eat pizza. I like to play with remote control car. Your Friend, Achilles Dear Santa, My name is Kamikah. How are the elves this Christmas? This Christmas I would like a make-up set, a frozen Barbie doll, a monster high doll, a hair-set and school supplies I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Love, Kamikah Have a merry Christmas!
Hey Santa! How have you’ve been doing? How cold is the North Pole? My name is Daxton, I love to play basketball and I’m in the 5th grade. Unfortunately, I have done some nasty things this year. I was late for school only because I thought it was Saturday, I also stole candy from a store only because I thought it was free. Lastly I slapped my brother on the back only because there was a spider on his back or I thought there was. Well Santa I also have done a couple legit things this year too. First I cleaned my room when my parents told me to. Second of all I always eat my veggies (mostly my corn). Thirdly, I took out the garbage and I helped my mom set up the Christmas tree. So Santa you see, I’ve been an amazing boy this year. I’d really like it if you’d get me a PS4, LeBron James shoes (White and Black Nike) Nike Basketball shorts, and a Nike T shirt. Now Santa, I will try my best to be a really pleasant kid next year. Sincerely, Daxton
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Dear Santa, Yo Santa! How’s it going at the north pole? My awesome name is Charlie and I’m 10 years old and just about eleven! I am in LOVE with all sports but my favorite sports are tennis, basketball, snowboarding, and softball! Maybe sometime you can come over and we can go snowboarding! I know I sound like the most fantastic kid ever but unfortunately I have done some naughty things this year. Some of the nasty things that I have done this year are that I filled my tub with warm water and put my sisters phone in it. Only because I wanted to make it shiny clean. Next as my sister sat down beside me I slapped her on the but only because I thought there was a gross, hairy spider. Finally I put worms in my dad’s toothpaste but only because I thought they were gummy worms. He loves gummy worms. Well yes, I know I did some horrible things but despite those annoying things I have done some terrific helpful deeds this year! Remarkably I did my mom’s laundry for her because she had a bad headache. Also I cleaned my room and kept it clean. Helpfully, I vacuumed all the carpets every Sunday! So you see Santa, I am still a great kid because I due have an excellent excuse for every wicked thing that I have done. I would really love a new pair of winter boots and a snowboarding helmet to complete my snowboarding outfit. You are the most awesome Santa ever so can you please bring me those things and I will be the best kid you have ever seen next year!!! Sincerely, Charlie
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Dear Santa, I cleaned my room and help wash the dishes. Please bring me a bubble mixer. I like you Santa! I am 5 years old. I like to eat pancakes. I like to play with puzzles. Your Friend, Aubrey Dear Santa, It’s me the evil queen in Sleeping Beauty also known as the one who poison Aurora. You see Santa I didn’t try to poison Aurora, well Santa if you really want to know what really happened to Aurora. It takes me a long time to made that thing that Aurora accidentally touched, actually that thing was going to be my present to her and you know Santa after she touched it I remembered that I put something green over there then I tried to stop her but she touched it already. I know that the people on that kingdom are scared of me I promise I’m not goanna put them in harm like I just did with Aurora, and Santa you know that I felt bad about what I did to Aurora. I didn’t mean to turn into a dragon, I just accidentally put the poison in myself and of course they all know that I breath fire to the prince, well yeah that’s right Santa but I’m just protecting the princess from that guy because I don’t know what is he goanna do to her. You know, Santa, I would never do that to a beautiful, sweet princess. And I just want you to know the things I really want for Christmas, It’s going to be a needle and a new spinning wheels that’s the only two things that I want for Christmas and I promise Santa not to harm anyone and I’m goanna be careful what I put on the present that I’m goanna give to someone. Thank Santa! Yours truly The Evil Queen By: CJ
Christmas Time Dear Santa Claus, Hi Santa my name is Sadie. I’m 10 years old. How old are you? What kind of cookies do you like. I like ginger bread cookies. What I would like for christmas is my sister Elle home. She lives in Alberta with my grandma and grandpa. that would be my christmas wish to have her home. I’m in grade 5. I am really short I wish I could be taller. That’s my other wish, but I don’t think you could do that. I hope you could get me a Ipod thats what I really want. And have a safe trip all across the world. from Sadie Saulteaux Heritage School
Dear Santa, Hello Santa how are you doing? Now you might be wondering what I want for Christmas but what do you and Mrs. Claus want for Christmas and the reindeers? By the way I just have a few things I want...an Xbox one with call of duty black ops three and a three month Xbox live gold membership. Also like usual I’d like a real piece of coal. Did you like those Oreo cookies and milk? Do you want a clam for part of your gift? Hope you have a merry Christmas and have a safe ride around the world!! P.S. I might have Christmas at my Grandma’s house this year. Sincerely your friend, Phoenix:3_
Dear Santa, You probably know me, the most famous person of all, Gargamel!! Ha ha ha. You probably heard of me from those stupid, tiny, purple creatures. Well, if they ever told you about me and if they said I tried catching them and taking their magic, that is a misunderstanding. I would NEVER do that. If you could just listen to my side of the story... Did you know since I was a baby I watched a bunch of magic shows and since that day I always wanted to be a magician? One day, I found out that the Smurfs can do magic. I was super happy and axcited to ask them to help me do the magic trick I wanted to try for a long time. The magic trick I was trying to do was build a teleport machine. I really wanted to build a teleport machine because I really want to go to the dungeon. Wait, don’t take this the wrong way I wanted to go to the dungeon because, I really am a lonely person and my mean, stupid, cat never listens to me so I wanted to go to the dungeon so I can meet some evil friends. He he he!!! I went off to find them to ask them for help. The Smurfs always ran away from me and I kept following them so I can tell them but I never had a chance. Those Smurfs told the man and woman who they live with that I was trying to take their magic and kill them. Now, you are probably thinking of the part when I caught Smurfet and I tried taking her magic. Well, that is not even close to what I was really doing. The thing is I caught her and locked her in the bowl only because I didn’t want her to run away again like all the other times. I promise, I would have never hurt her she is a really sweet little girl. I know it was wrong that I locked her up. Please forgive me for locking her up. You know the saddest thing is that the Smurfs told you is a really huge misunderstanding. Please forgive me for everything and I promise I will never ask those purple little things to help me again! This Christmas, I would really, really love to get a hair shampoo for my hair so my hair can grow and no one will ever tease me about it again. Also, I would really like a pet or a cat that is nice not, like the stupid Azrael who never listens to me! Lastly, could you also get me a lot of Caramilk (it taste so good). From the misunderstood, Gargamel, By, Maryam
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I’ve been very good this year. I’ve been helping people shovel their sidewalks and driveways. I love helping my mom decorate the house. I did my reading today and I’ve even been helping people cross the street! My Christmas wishes are to have time at home to play my games over the holidays, and go sledding with my friends. I’m very excited to have time with my friends and family. That’s all I ever want! Have a great trip around the world! From, Josh Dear Santa, Namaste Santa Claus! How are you and the reindeers? As you know I am a very remarkable student in class. I am very kind and friendly and I am part of the L.L.C. and I know all my time tables too. Clearly, I am a wonderful kid and student. Regrettably, I have done some wicked things too. First, I drew on the walls but you know it was only because they looked boring without the colour. Next I annoyed my sister…a lot but only because I wanted to spend more time with her. I hid the T.V. remote but only so that no one watches too much T.V. After all, it is really unhealthy to sit around watching T.V. all day. Despite those horrible things, I have done some noble deeds too. First I did all the house chores without being asked! Next I made dinner when mom was super tired. Finally, I helped in packing boxes when we were moving in the hot and sweaty summer. So you see Santa, I really have been a remarkable boy. I hope you forgive my mistakes and focus on all the extraordinary things I did this year. I really really want an iPad mini 4 and if you bring it to me I will be on my very best behavior next year. I promise! Sincerely, Aaditya
Dear Santa, My Name is Laiton. I am 8 years old. I am excited for Christmas this year. I would like a bunny for Christmas. Can you bring me a mini horse? I would like a BB gun with lots of BBs. I would also like a comfy Philadelphia Flyers Toque. I hope you have a safe Trip. Your friend, Laiton
Dear Santa, Sup! Santa! You must be very busy at this time of year getting ready for the Christmas season this is quickly approaching. My name is Kiera and I am 10 years old. I love playing sports like badminton, soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, and basketball. I work very hard at school, my favorite subjects are gym and math. Unfortunaly, I have done some very nutty and awful things. First of all I slapped my brother but only because he wouldn’t wake up and was going to be late for school. Next, I took my brother’s computer mouse because it was 10:00 pm and it was time for him to go to sleep. I kicked my brother only because he took my dad’s phone. Despite those nutty and awful things, I have done some good deeds, First I helped my mom cook breakfast. There is one more thing I helped with my mom. I also helped her clean my brother’s awful, smelly, and gross room. Finally I helped my dad with the basement. So you see Santa, I really have been an awesome girl. Santa I really promise I will be a really awesome girl next year. I would really appreciate if you give me water paint and a pair of cat head phone and please can I have a right handed hockey stick. Can you tell the reindeers that they have done a woulderfull job helping you get to the places you need to go? Sincerely, Kiera
Dear Santa Claus, I’m writing this letter to ou and letting you know that I’ve been good this year. Here is my Christmas wish list. Ipod, Ipad, Xbox 360, Doll’s and a Doll hous, a 1 Karaoke, a Big Play hous, A WII , a 3ps and Games for it, lotes of shopkins and a shopkin hous, craons a Art book, markers, pink pant for wall’s, Shopkin posier’s pie face. trampalen XBox 1, 3 controllers. Thank You! Braylee Dear Santa Claus, Sup Santa! How are you and the reindeer? My name is Creedance. I live in North Battleford. I like floor hockey, soccer, and basketball. Here are the atrocious things I have done. The first appalling thing I did was I took my friend Daltan’s Xbox 360 to sell so I could buy mom an Xmas gift. Then I dropped my sisters phone because my fingers were cold and numb, and because she wanted me to hold it. Finally, I stole from the store because I had no money and I was hungry and thirsty. Those are not all the awful things I did. Now I’m going to tell u the respectable things I did. First I revisited the store and returned the things I stole because I wanted to be polite. The next thing I did was I gave a homeless guy money because I wanted to get him some stuff for survival. The final polite thing I did was I did chores around the house because I did not want the house filthy. Santa you can see that I have been wonderful kid this year. Now I want to tell you what I want for Christmas. The first one I want for Christmas is Xbox one games, and rollerblades for the summer. Those are the things I want for Christmas and hopefully u can get those stuff for me. I promise I will be nicer and much more helpful next year. Sincerely Creedance
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Dear Santa, My name is Cole and I am 7 years old. How old are you? I am trying to be a good boy. What I wish to get for Christmas is a Nerf Gun. Also, it would be nice to get an Xbox one. If my wish comes true I would share these with the kids at my foster home. I believe in you Santa and I hope you have a safe trip coming to my house. Love, Cole Dear Santa, Hello Santa! How are you doing? Do you know how the reindeer are doing, especially Rudolf. Is his nose shiny? Do you know what I want for Christmas? OK here’s what I want! Pokemom sun and moon, Trisaurus and the enchanted crystal, Nintendo DS, onesie, baby whale, yo-ki watch, age of ultron plaset. Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Makius
Dear Santa, Sup Santa! How are you? Hopefully you’re ready for Christmas. I sure know I am! My name is Labron and I love basketball, soccer and volleyball. I’ve done horrible and good things this year. So here are the terrible things I’ve done this year. First I took a ball from my brother but only because I didn’t want to break a window. Secondly, I smacked Daltan on the back but only because I thought I saw a spider. Lastly, I hid my sister’s tablet but only because she was on it to much. Well let’s not think just about the ugly things. Let’s think about the amazing things I’ve done this year. One fantastic thing I did is that I cleaned the living room and vacuumed the entire room. Next, I watched my baby brother while my mom was upstairs. Finally, I helped my mom with the laundry and it took at least two hours! So you see Santa I have been an awesome kid this year. I’m sorry for all the horrible things, I accidently did. I would really love a PS4. If I get it I will be a wonderful kid next year. I promise. Labron, your buddy
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, These are the things I want this year. Can you please get me these things? For Christmas can you please get me Goo and fake nails? Please? Can I get one of your reindeers like comet or cupid? Two other items I’ve always wanted are Sticky Tac and Night Vision Googles. The reason why I want these things is I always take care of everyone in my house, including my dog. Last but not least can I get Nerf Guns too? I know that’s too much to ask for, I will be happy with any of it! Than you for everything! Love Shelbi
Dear Santa, My name is Noah and I am 8 years old. I am very excited for Christmas this year and I hope you are too. For Christmas I would like four free NHL tickets for the Edmonton Oilers. How are you doing? I bet working hard is awful and exhausting right? If you give me the tickets, I will yell so much. Am I on the good list or the naughty list? I hope you have an awesome Christmas Eve handing out presents. I will never stop believing in you!! Sincerely from your friend, Noah
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Dear Santa, Hey Santa! How are the elf. You must be busy because Christmas is it’s the way. My name is Daltan I am 10 years old and I love hunting. I go with my dad. I trap squirrels in the winter and make pelts out of it. I did some devilish things this year. First, I shot a boat but only because I thought it was a shark. Next, I broke my hockey stick but only because I knew I had warranty. Finally, I ripped my sister homework but only because she was doing to much and needs some playing time. Despite those naughty things, I have done some fantastic deeds this year as well. First I walked my sister a cross the street. Next, I shot two hundreds point’s in archery with my dad’s help (he is the best archer shooter in my family). Last but not least I fed the fish every day! So you Santa, I really have been a blameless kid this year. I hope you forgive me for my nasty things this year. I really want the Super Tacks hockey stick not a fake one. I promise I will be on my really really really best behavior next year. Sincerely Daltan
Dear Santa, Hey, remember me? It’s Chick’s Hicks. People usually know me for racing against Lightning McQueen in the Piston Cup and being discourteous and over confident. I am actually not what people say I am, I am a very lonesome person because Lighting McQueen wins everything and has all the fans and I don’t, and nobody likes me. I am also very jealous because Lightning McQueen gets to go on commercials, and gets to always get interviewed all the time and is more of a famous car than me. I honestly want to be friends with Lightning McQueen, so that we can both win Trophy’s together. The one thing that I want for Christmas is a reproduction of the gleaming Piston Cup, so that I can admire it and can feel overjoyed with it. I also wnat a rear view mirror so I can go back wards like Lightning McQueen, and I would also like to get real headlights instead of stickers. Yours truly, Chick’s Hicks by, Colby
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Dear Santa, My name is Owen. I am 4 years old. I am in prekindergarten. How are your reindeers? What kind of cookies do you like? What kind of milk do you want? Are the elves still busy making toys? Santa can you bring me a gun and a spider and superman? I also want a machine gun. Thank you Santa. From: Owen
Hey Santa! How have you’ve been doing? How cold is the North Pole? My name is Daxton, I love to play basketball and I’m in the 5th grade. Unfortunately, I have done some nasty things this year. I was late for school only because I thought it was Saturday, I also stole candy from a store only because I thought it was free. Lastly I slapped my brother on the back only because there was a spider on his back or I thought there was. Well Santa I also have done a couple legit things this year too. First I cleaned my room when my parents told me to. Second of all I always eat my veggies (mostly my corn). Thirdly, I took out the garbage and I helped my mom set up the Christmas tree. So Santa you see, I’ve been an amazing boy this year. I’d really like it if you’d get me a PS4, LeBron James shoes (White and Black Nike) Nike Basketball shorts, and a Nike T shirt. Now Santa, I will try my best to be a really pleasant kid next year. Sincerely, Daxton
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Dear Santa, Hey, it’s me the Wicked Queen, I have always been accused of poisoning Snow White but after you read my story you will see that I’m misunderstood. You see Santa, I didn’t mean to poison Snow White. Well you see, I’m an amateur at making potions and because beautiful Snow White really wanted her dreams to come true. I decided for her birthday I would make a potion to make all her dreams come true. But I could not tell her so I decided to dress up as an old lady so she did not know it was me. Also, I put the potion in an apple so it would look scrumptious so Snow White would eat it. And I’m so horrible at potions I added the wrong ingredients and it made her die. Believe me Santa, I did not want to kill her. You’re probably wondering why I tried to make my huntsmen kill Snow White. Well I did not tell him to kill her that dumb huntsmen thought I said kill her but I said to get her because dinner was ready. I also fired that huntsmen for trying to kill her. Besides Santa everyone deserves a second chance, so can you please bring me some new ingredients for my potions I will not use the potions to poison people. Also I will no longer make potions I was not thinking when I did make them. I promise I will for now on be pleasant may I ask one more favor, can you please change my name to the nice side of your list? Your Friend The Kind Queen By: Lexie
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Letters to Santa Dear Santa, It is snowy. The snow makes me feel excited for Christmas. So Hi Santa. Do you know what I would like for Christmas? I would like a tablet and paint and a board. If you can’t get me a table then get me a cell phone. What would I really want is a girls helicopter. Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Breanna Dear Santa, Hello Santa! How are you and your reindeer doing? My name is Amanda. I’m 10 years old. I love to play a lot of sports but volleyball is my favorite. During this school year I did a lot of good things. Unfortunately, I have done some horrible things this year too. I was afraid to write this letter because I thought you were weren’t going to bring me anything. Sadly this year I slapped my brother on the back only because I thought there was a spider. I also took my mom’s phone only because I thought she went on it too much. Last but not least I took Daltons paper only so he wouldn’t draw during class time I didn’t want him to get into trouble for not listening. Despite those awful things, I done some lovely things this year too. I cleaned the whole house to make my mom happy. Also I helped my mom watching my little brother while she did our clothes. Lastly I saved a little girl from drowing. So you see Santa I did a few fantastic things this year. I hope you forgive me for all the misacts I’ve done. But I would really love a new phone this Christmas. I promise I’ll be on my best hehavoir next year. Sincerely, Amanda
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Dear Santa Claus, Hey my name is Valentina. How are you Santa? I was good this year because I do the dishes, I make coffee for my Mom and Dad and I share my stuff with my friends. My Mom wants 5 million dollars. I would love you to get me a rainbow ticktack please. Can you get me a cute kitten and puppy also? I want new goggles that can help me see. Can you give gifts to my friends Estefani and Courtney please? Santa, this all I want for Christmas. Love Valentina
Dear Santa, How are things going at the North Pole? I bet it’s cold! I am a young boy with a great sense of humor and loves holidays! I especially like Christmas because I get toys! I did some awful things this year, but they’re really not that bad. One of the things I did was I hit my brother. Just because there was a spider on his face and he doesn’t like them! I also stole my brother’s headphones. Only because my littlest brother was screaming like he was floating out in the ocean! Finally, the last thing I did wrong, I wasn’t listening to Mrs. Yarrow. I really like to sit on the snake in the library when I work. Its lumps are more comfortable than the other chairs to sit on! It cups my body. Santa, I’ve done better things than those. I fed Bob, my favorite pet. If you don’t know, she’s a gecko that eats live crickets. I may have hit my brother, but I also help him find his headphones when our littlest brother is loud. I hope you will forgive me for the bad things I have done. I would be really happy if you could convince Mother Nature to warm up, so the moving van can bring the rest of my stuff from Alberta. I’d really, really like my own computer or if you can’t get one then an iPad. Santa, have a great holiday after the holidays! Sincerely, Joseph
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Dear Santa, Hello Santa! How are you and the reindeer? I am Barry I am ten years old and I am in grade five. At my house I have four pets. Two are cats and two are dogs. Unfortunately, I have done some horrible things this year. First I facewash my step brother only because his face was dirty. Second I turned off my brothers Xbox game while he was playing because he plays to much game. Lastly I broke a glass cup because I was climbing on the counter. Despite those terrible things I did some thoughtful deeds. I did my chores without my mom telling me. Then I helped my sister do the dishes. Finally, I walked my sisters dog. So you see Santa I have really been an awesome boy. If you bring me another Xbox1 controller I will be on my best behavior next year. By Barry
Dear Santa, My Name is Emely. I am eight years old. I live in a house in North Battleford. Christmas rocks! Christmas is not just presents. Christmas is about loving sharing and caring. I would like a talking yoyo that comes on the cards there are pictures of Miraculous Lady Bug. I hope that you have a good day. Love, Emely
Dear Santa, My name is Laine and I am 8 years old. I am excited for Christmas this year. I would really like a real BB gun and also a shot gun. I would like a Grand Theft Auto 5 game for me PS4. A comfy sweater that has Torronto Maple Leafs on it. I would also like a new bike. I can’t wait for Christmas this year. Your Friend, Laine
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Dear Santa, I am happy that winter is finally here. My name is Jeremy and I am 8 years old and I go to Lawrence School. I would like a few things for Christmas. One of the first things is a brand new pair of DC”s for the summer. I would like a scooter and I would like some pajamas or onesies. I hope you and the reindeer and elves have a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!! Sincerely, Jeremy
Dear Santa, I like Christmas because it is such a fun holiday. I enjoy Christmas. I would want a big coloring book that has stickers. Then I would like a new small I pod that is blue. I really want a fake small puppy. A big doll house that can close and open. I also like two Barbie cars. I want a big fake car that moves. I hope you have a great Christmas! Love, Kianne
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A little about the origin of Christmas carols Most of us are familiar with a number of Christmas carols. As the season approaches, they’re heard over the airwaves, or sung by church congregations or carolers – even by those who don’t personally attach a religious significance to them. It’s part of a longstanding tradition. From the songs Angels We Have Heard on High and Away in a Manger, to We Three Kings and While Shepherds Watched, a couple of dozen of them are especially popular. A carol is a song of joy and celebration, especially centred on the birth of Christ – at least, that’s according to the modern use of the word. But many
centuries ago a carol was something different. The Italian word, carola, referred to dancing in a circle, often to the accompaniment of singing (carolare). That accounts for the lively rhythm of some of the early carols. Participation in such musical ring dances goes all the way back to ancient Greece. But caroling closer to a more modern concept developed in Europe several centuries ago. Back then carols were not just about Jesus’ birth. They celebrated the coming of spring, the gathering of the harvest or other special events. But gradually the carols focused more on the Saviour’s coming.
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And, as they were brought into the churches as a part of Christian worship, the music, though still joyful, reflected more of a sense of reverence. The lyrics also became more soundly biblical and not as fanciful. For instance, less desirable were carols such as I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In, from the 17th century. It describes Mary, Joseph and the Baby arriving at Bethlehem by boat. But Bethlehem, of course, is an inland town with no port, and Jesus wasn’t brought there, He was born there. The Puritans frowned
on celebrations as worldly, and in the mid-17th century Oliver Cromwell’s government tried to ban the singing of carols. It was only partially successful, however, and with the coming of Queen Victoria’s long reign there was a renaissance of caroling. The Queen developed a fondness for Christmas carols, and she did a great deal to encourage people to gather for Christmas celebrations, and sing them. Many of the ones we use today could also be described as Christmas hymns. And hymn historians generally
consider Charles Wesley’s Hark the Herald Angels Sing (published in 1739), and James Montgomery’s Angels from the Realms of Glory (from 1825), as the two finest carols in the English language. Christmas is a time we set aside to remember the day when “the Word [Christ] became flesh and dwelt among us.” (Jn. 1:14) Whether we do so in spoken testimony or in song, it’s a momentous and history-altering event, worthy of our praise and worship. Mary rejoiced at the prospect of it (Lk. 1:4647), and Zacharias also, saying, “The Dayspring [Dawning] from on high has visited us.” (Lk. 1:6869, 78) Later, the angels celebrated His birth (Lk. 2:13-14), and the shepherds (Lk. 2:20), Simeon praised God for it (Lk. 2:28-30, as did Anna (Lk. 2:38). The wise men, also, some weeks or months afterwards, worshipped the Child, and gave Him
gifts (Matt. 2:1, 9-11). Should we not celebrate the occasion, too? Fanny Crosby (18201915) thought so. Among the more than 8,000 hymns she gave us, she published a simple Christmas song in 1870. In some books you may see it credited to Frances Van Alstyne. That was her married name. She married Alexander Van Alstyne – who was blind, as Fanny was – in 1858. Her song says, “Carol, sweetly carol, / A Saviour born today; / Bear the joyful tidings, / Oh, bear them far away: / Carol, sweetly carol, / Till earth’s remotest bound / Shall hear the mighty chorus, / And echo back the sound. / Carol, sweetly carol, / As when the angel throng / O’er the vales of Judah / Awoke the heavenly song: / Carol, sweetly carol, / Goodwill, and peace, and love, / Glory in the highest / To God who reigns above.”
cover makes that easy to do. Planted in the frozen slush were the evidence of shoes without treads, shoes bottomed with various thread patterns and shoe sizes from large to small. I thought of the increasing diversity of folks living in our isolated community. They’ve brought with them new ideas, new customs and to some, horror of horrors, new ways of doing things. I prayed: “Lord, give me a new appreciation for the distinctiveness of people
instead of viewing their differences as reason for prejudice.” Strange as it may sound, I also gained a new appreciation of myself: While I see “me” as most commonplace, I was reminded that God fashioned me, and you, as unique individuals designed to bear His love to our own worlds. That insight put a whole new purpose into my day’s activities. “Uphold my steps in Your
Following footprints in the snow Following our unusually heavy dump of snow, I headed out for my regular walk this morning. It was, for us, bitterly cold. While -3 C might seem like spring on the prairies, I was the only one on the track. No other walking buddies braved the early morning chill in the air. Clipping along, I marked the number of laps I’d completed by planting footprints on the side of the track while musing on the significance of the footprints all around me. No matter where I stepped, there were prints in front of me and prints behind. Obviously others had done
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A Christmas message: the greatest gift of all By Curtiss Egert
“And the angel said unto them, ‘fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings of great job, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.’” Luke 2: 10, 11 That is probably one of the most recognized verses in the Bible, especially at this time of year. It is written on Christmas cards, preached from thousands of pulpits and recited by hundreds of young children wearing white sheets and pipe cleaner wings. They are talking to little boys wearing bathrobes with towels draped over their heads in Sunday School Christmas programs around the world. And rightly so, it’s the greatest story ever told about the greatest gift ever given. It comes from the Gospel of Luke in the second chapter. It’s from the story of the birth of Jesus, where an angel bursts upon the scene and tells a group of lowly shepherds about the birth of Jesus. Sometimes we can become too familiar with something and it loses its significance or we can get caught up in the excitement of it all. We put our own human spin on it and forget the true meaning of what is said. So, I was inspired to talk a little bit about the angel’s message, about what it meant to the shepherds and what it means to all people. When the angel burst on the scene he obviously scared the wits out of the shepherds. After he told them to “fear not” he told them “I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all people.” So, right from the beginning, the angel made it clear the message of great joy wasn’t just to a few shepherds, or even to a single nation. It was a message for all people, past, present and future. And it includes you and me.
The shepherds may have quickly forgotten or misunderstood those words, because what they heard next was something they had been waiting for all their lives. The shepherds were Jews — God’s chosen people — but they were without a nation, or a king. They lived under the Roman Empire and they didn’t like it. God had promised in prophecies hundreds of years previously He would send a saviour, a Messiah, to become their new king and restore their nation. So, when they heard the words “For unto you this day in the city of David a saviour, which is Christ the Lord …” they must have thought, “Hallelujah, our time has come.” And it had, but did they fully
understand? And do we fully understand? You see, the shepherds were looking for a worldly king or saviour, but God had something bigger in mind. To see this we have to look closely at how the angel described this gift. The angel used three words to describe Jesus and they were crucial to how we understand him. First of all he called him a saviour, implying bondage and a need for salvation. He called him the Christ, which means anointed king, chosen by God, which suggests leadership and he called him Lord, which implies submission. So, why did the shepherds need this gift the angle was talking about? Why did he say it was for all people?
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For that we have to go back to the very beginning of creation. God created Adam and Eve, our ancestors, in His likeness. He created us to live with him forever in a perfect place. He had only one rule and that was we had to submit to His authority and not eat a certain fruit or else we would die. But Adam and Eve chose to disobey that one rule and do things their way and it plunged the world into sin and separation from God. Humankind has been following that pattern ever since. We have been trying to earn our way back into God’s graces and everything we do has not worked. The Bible says in Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That means all of us. That brings us back to the angel’s announcement of Jesus’ birth, which was God’s plan of bringing us back into relationship with Him. Romans also says, in chapter 6, verse 23, “the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Our sin required a payment and that was death, but only God’s son Jesus could provide the payment for all our sin. That is why he came. That
is how he became our saviour. Jesus died in our place on the cross. Three days later he rose from the grave and became the conquering King, the Christ that all the people needed. He opened the door back into fellowship with Him by accepting His gift of salvation on His terms, but allowing Him to be Lord of our lives. That’s really what the angel was talking about and it truly was for all people. The saviour Christ the Lord, truly the greatest gift we can imagine. But there is one more thing I want to share and that is, what do we do with this gift? I want to illustrate this for you with a Tims gift card. I want to give it to you. You can’t earn it. It
is a gift. It is up to you to take it, to receive the gift. That’s what I would like to leave you with. God has offered us the greatest gift in the world. What will you do with that gift?
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Dear God I thank You for the greatest gift, the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, to be my Lord, who died for me on the cross and rose from the dead to purchase the gift of eternal life for me. Amen. —Curtiss Egert is a farmer and a lay preacher with Territorial Alliance Church in North Battleford. He presented this message at Batttlefords District Care Centre in Battleford Dec. 18.
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I love Christmas time in Saskatchewan. A blanket of snow, lights, festivities and humanity often at its finest. Like so many, our family will come together to celebrate, to reflect on the year gone by and to talk about the road ahead, as we enjoy our own Christmas traditions. We will enjoy food and treats … likely far more than is needed. Hopefully we’ll burn some of that off enjoying the outdoors — snowshoeing, tobagganing, playing some outdoor hockey and getting out for some ice fishing. Stephanie and I look forward to sharing this Christmas with our twoyear-old son, who’s very excited for the season. It’s also important to us to instill in him what Christmas is really all about. That it’s about so much more than presents under a tree. That it’s more about giving, than receiving. And that the celebration of Jesus’ birth serves as a reminder to share his message of peace, love and goodwill. It’s a reminder of the need to put these values into action throughout the year. These reminders, these lessons, underpin that
strong sense of community and compassion that has built the province we all love. These values, which are shared by many faiths and many peoples, are on full display every day by so many across Saskatchewan. They are why we look out for the most vulnerable among us. Why we look out for those who are suffering. So, while we find valued time to come together during the holidays to celebrate and share our blessings, we must never forget that there are those who are unable to gather and are left alone, even during this special time, without peace, love, happiness or health. We must never forget that looking back on the past year, means dealing with hardships for so many and tragic losses, despair and darkness, struggles and strain. We think too of those who have suffered through natural disasters, war or acts of violence, abuse, racism or any forms of hate. From this, we strengthen our resolve and efforts for peace on Earth, human rights and justice must be strong. That we should do all we can to extend hope and opportunity, both afar and at home. That we must each do
our part to bring a little more peace, happiness and love to one another. And so many do just that, Canadian Forces members serve our nation to help establish peace and security, Teachers go the extra mile to help a child in darkness find peace of mind and safety, Volunteers step up to help those fleeing violence and insecurity find stability and opportunity, Neighbours check in on an isolated senior offering help and company and people of a community pitch in to rebuild their community rink. These are but a few examples, of what people from Saskatchewan do throughout the year to make lives better in ways small and large. It’s what we do in Saskatchewan, because we know we are all in this together. And this is the spirit of Christmas. However you choose to celebrate this season, I hope it’s a special one, filled with joy and laughter. On behalf of myself, my wife Stephanie, our son William, the Official Opposition, Saskatchewan New Democrats, I wish all a very merry Christmas, and I wish all the best of the season and health, happiness and opportunity in the new year.
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OBITUARIES ROUSSEAU: In Loving Memory Of Angeline Aurora (Lehoux) Rousseau. September 18, 1924 - December 9, 2016. Angeline was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Donat Rousseau who passed away April 23, 2010 after 62 years of marriage. Angeline leaves behind her 7 loving children: Rita Malzer (Harold), Surrey, BC, Paul Giasson (Christina), Armstrong, BC, Henri Rousseau (Alma), Newfoundland, Aime Rousseau (Brenda), North Battleford, SK, Emma Colbert (Steve), London, ON, Lena Fuerth (Dave), Milton, ON and Leo Rousseau (Susanne), North Battleford, SK; Angeline will also be missed by her 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Angeline has left loving footprints in all our hearts. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder. Cross Bearer was Marc Rousseau. Altar Server was Bro. Kendrick Beler. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11: Harold Malzer; Responsorial Psalm: The Lords My Shepherd: Dave McQuaid; 2nd Reading: Philippians 3: 20-21: Emma Colbert. Prayers Of The Faithful: Christopher Giasson. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers - Ray & Pauline Poulin. Music Ministry - Dave McQuaid. Pallbearers were Richard Giasson, Christopher Giasson, Adrien Rousseau, Robert Rousseau, Adam Rousseau and Curtis Rousseau. Memorials are requested to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Interment was at St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle Parish Cemetery, Delmas Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ PAINCHAUD: Lois Jean Painchaud (nee Nordell), of Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan passed away in Regina on December 12, 2016. Lois was born in Turtleford, Sask. to John (Rufus) and Francis Nordell on September 19, 1941. She was the oldest of 3 children, big sister to her twin brothers – Doug and Del. She went to high school in Turtleford and graduated in 1959. Following high school, Lois attended Teachers College in Saskatoon. On Oct 15, 1960 Lois married Denis Painchaud and soon started their family. She worked as a bank teller, kindergarten teacher, office manager, book keeper and realtor as they moved throughout Saskatchewan with CIBC. Denis and Lois retired out to Turtle Lake. Lois loved the lake, hosting many family gatherings and the famous summer “theme” nights. Nothing brought her more joy than a house full of family. Lois was always greatly involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives following them to many hockey rinks, ball diamonds and dance recitals to cheer them on – there was no bigger fan!. She was so very proud of her family and all of her grandchildren. Lois is survived by her four children Denny (Nadine) Painchaud Calgary, Danny (Chelsey) Painchaud Kelowna, Marc (Sherry) Painchaud Meadow Lake, Marcia (Darcy) Cherney Regina; nine grandchildren Sarah, Lauren, Michael, Morgan, Randon (Danya), Jahnaya (Brady), Melinda, Jordan (Gina), Janelle; five great grandchildren, Rorik, Kinsey, Ruby, Christian, Rylee; two brothers Delmar (Leslie) and Douglas (Lynn) Nordell; brother-in-law Lionel of Columbus Ohio; sister-in-law Claudette (Blanchette) of St. Adolphe, Manitoba; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Lois is predeceased by: her husband, Denis Painchaud; father and mother Rufus and Francis Nordell; father and mother-in-law Andre and Helen Painchaud; brother-in-law Bernard Blanchette; sister-in-law Christabel Painchaud and nephew Brian Painchaud. The Funeral Service is to be conducted from Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Edam on Dec. 22, 2016 at 11:00 am with Father Peter Paase officiating. Lunch will be served at the Edam Community Center at 12:30 pm. Burial to follow at the Turtleford Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Services of Lloydminster will administer the funeral arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society. We would like to thank Dr. Kiley, Dr. McLeod and their nursing staff at the Pasqua hospital in Regina for their outstanding care and comfort provided to our mother Lois. ___________________________________________________
GONDA: In Loving Memory Of Margita Gonda January 2, 1919 - November 30, 2016. Margita was born on January 2, 1919 in a beautiful mountain village of Zuberec in northern Slovakia. She lived through several war time skirmishes and survived a few harrowing events including being held at gunpoint. Her Slovak culture continued to be an important aspect all of her life. In 1948 after accepting a marriage proposal from her future husband, Alojz, Margita travelled to Canada and moved to the farm near Keatley. They had two sons, Tony and Melvin, whom she loved dearly. She cherished her six grandchildren, giving them many hugs and treats when they visited her. Margita was hard working all her life. She was involved in all aspects of the farming operation. She drove the Ford tractor, milked cows, picked rocks, pitched bales and raised pigs, chickens, geese, ducks and cattle. Her gardening, which she loved, provided vegetables to the family for the whole year, in particular the “kapusta” and “repka”. Margita was renowned for being extremely generous at serving food to whomever came into the house. Everyone had to leave the house fully fed, and with a chocolate treat in hand. Numerous cats and dogs were Margita’s pets. Emily, the dog was her constant companion in the last few years. Margita enjoyed singing immensely, from the mountains of Slovakia to the farm fields of Saskatchewan. She recorded over 50 Slovak folk songs. The Roman Catholic faith was a very important part of her life. She prayed before all meals and attended mass every Sunday, even when it meant travelling by horse team to midnight mass in winter. Margita died peacefully on November 30, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Home, Saskatoon, SK holding a rosary in her hand. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons: Anton (Nathalie) Gonda, Whitehorse, Yukon and Melvin (Christine) Gonda, Hafford, SK; her grandchildren: Mila (John) Baker, Danika (Blair) Kluane, David Gonda; Melanie (Kevin) Gonda, Christopher Gonda, Milan Gonda; her great-grandchildren: Ella Baker, Kameron Baker. Margita was predeceased by her husband, Alojz Gonda; by her parents: Jan Filek and Cecelia Kluchtak, both of Zuberec, Slovakia; by her sister Anna Filek and brother Janko Filek; by her step-brothers: Alojz Filek, Frantistek Filek and step-sister Ludovita Filek. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. from Ste. Solange Roman Catholic Church, Hafford, Saskatchewan. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from Ste. Solange Roman Catholic Church, Hafford, Saskatchewan with Celebrants Rev. Fr. Tuyen Vu, Rev. Fr. Andrew Lukaszewicz and Rev. Fr. Ramal Macapala. Music was by Jordan & Jason Gall - Kacy Tkachuk - Michelle & Jenna Gall and Harlene Simmonds. Honor Guard was Ste. Solange Roman Catholic Women’s League. Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who shared in Margita’s life. Pallbearers were Christopher Gonda, David Gonda, Melanie Gonda, Danika Kluane, John Baker and Richard Gall. Final Resting Place was at the Ste. Solange Cemetery, Hafford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
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DEMYON: The family of Bertha Demyon sadly announces her passing on Saturday, November 26th at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 94 years. Bertha was the daughter of Mike and Paraska Pidwerbeski.Mike was the son of Theodorus and Anna Pidwerbeski; Paraska daughter of John and Stephanie Katerynych. Mike and Paraska were married and lived in Hordenka, Ukraine. They immigrated to Canada in 1910 and settled on a homestead near Radisson. In 1920 they moved to a homestead in the Dominion area, located southeast of Whitkow, Saskatchewan. There they began their family, 3 boys and 4 girls who attended Dominion School. Bertha stayed home after she finished attending school for a few years and helped on the farm. Then she worked for a few years in the hospital at North Battleford and later in Regina. In 1946 she married Harry Demyon of Hatherleigh, and together they started their life on the farm. Bertha was a kind, loving, caring person, who always put others before herself; she was always there to lend a helping hand. She was well liked by everyone that knew her and who was a part of her life. As we get older there are things in life that we still want to fulfill, and there is a time in life where our lives are fulfilled and we must come to rest. Our mother Bertha’s life is now fulfilled and she was laid to rest beside the husband she cherished and loved, to whom she was married for 68 years. We love you mom and you will be greatly missed. Bertha is lovingly remembered by her sons Dennis Demyon and Richard (Nancy) Demyon; grandchildren Robin, Ashley, Brandi and Brittani; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bertha is predeceased by her husband Harry Demyon; parents Michael and Polly (Paraska) Pidwerbecki; brothers William, Jack and Allen; sisters Rose, Mary and Anne. A vigil of prayers was held on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 at 4:00 pm from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of All Saints, North Battleford. Divine Liturgy was held on Saturday, December 3rd 2016 at 11:00 am from the Ukrainian Catholic Church with Very Reverend Janko Kolosnjaji as celebrant. Interment took place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford. Memorial donations in Bertha’s memory may be made to the BUH Foundation, PO Box 1358, North Battleford, SK, S9A 1Z1. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. Funeral arrangements for Bertha have been entrusted to Martine de Bussac of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home (306) 445-2418.
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OBITUARIES PATTERSON: In Loving Memory Of Annie (Bahrey) Patterson, born April 18, 1927 at Whitkow, SK., passed away December 3, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory - her loving children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren: Gail’s family: Len Ribar & family: daughter Nadine, son Darren: Marcus, Landon, Benjamin; Joyce & Ron and family: sons: Todd (Cathy) & Mark (Cindy): Ayden, Kohen, Ethan; Mel and family: Tammy (Heinz), Kerry (Cory): Hailee, Logan; Jodie: Rudy, Hudson; Randy and family: Andrew (Dallas) & Cole (Shylynn); Dale & Fran and family: Chris (Randy): Ben, Tracy (Rob): Tyler (Megan), Brooklyn, Jessica; stepson: Donald (Carla) and family; sisters: Elsie (Steve) Chestolowski and Pauline (Ray) Bahrey; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Mike & Seraphina Kowalski; husbands, Andrew Bahrey and George Patterson; daughter Gail Ribar; siblings: Mary, Julia, Edward, Nellie, Morris, Paul, Olga, Rose, Stella and one in infancy; brother-in-law, Robert Patterson and sister-in-law, Liz Wood. Service Of Thanksgiving For Annie’s Life was held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Minister Rev. Nora Borgeson. Shared Memories were given by Jodie Bahrey & Cole Bahrey. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman – Organist; Robert MacKay – Soloist “In The Garden” & “Amazing Grace.” Honourary Pallbearers were The Grandchildren. Urn Bearers were Andrew and Cole Bahrey. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Private Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
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TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261 OBITUARIES ALLENBY: We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our mother Dorothy Maria Allenby on December 3, 2016. Dorothy leaves to mourn her children: Brenda (Don) Ganzert, Devan (Tasha); Carol Wesley, Vaughn (Jen), Jehnine, Kirsten (Missy), Gordon (Nadita); Deb Breiman, Erin (Mitch), Dayne; Gord (Ang) Allenby, Eric, Crystal, Dylan; Lyle (Lynda) Stockman, Stacy (Crystal), Darcy (Dee Anne); and two sisters Merna Keswick and Vera Bentz. She leaves numerous precious grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Arnold; her eldest daughter, Lynda; and her sons-in-law Riga Wesley and Dale Breiman. On Valentine’s Day in 1931, Frank and Margaret Bastian welcomed their first born daughter, Dorothy Maria. She was born in Shaunovan but moved to Paradise Hill where she spent her childhood years. She loved Paradise Hill and always had a story to tell about those happy years. She later moved to North Battleford and then to Redfield where she met the love of her life, Arnold Allenby. In June 1949, she became a farmer’s wife and devotedly worked alongside Arnold making a wonderful life for the five children that were to follow. They retired to their home in Battleford in the Spring of 1996 but “Home” was always the farm. Every fall when the combines were going, she never failed to mention how she’d love to be there hauling grain one more time. If you asked her what she liked to do best she would have said cooking, canning and gardening – her yard was always a show piece. And she was always finding new recipes to try, especially after she learned to navigate all the recipe sites on the computer. But her greatest love was her family and when she left us on Dec. 3rd, she was peacefully escorted into Dad’s and Lynda’s arms surrounded by all the love she had brought into this world. A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Dorothy Allenby of Battleford, Saskatchewan was held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church with Reverend Jan Trost officiating. Memorial Donations in memory of Dorothy may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave Unit 26 Saskatoon SK S7K 1V9 or to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 8th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Eulogy Dear family and friends, just a few words about my dearest friend and Neighbour, “I got to know Dorothy after I got married and moved to the Redfield district. As our friendship grew, our families really became one. Dorothy became Aunty Dode forever. Dorothy’s family was the greatest thing in her life. She grew huge gardens, was an excellent cook, seamstress and most of all a wonderful Mom. She was a hard worker in the Mayfair community. We worked together in a catering group to raise money for the new arena kitchen. We curled together, went to 540 hockey games and sewed many costumes for the figure skating club. There were many trips back and forth from our home to Dodies. There were many card games played, Crazy 8’s, Hearts, and Kaiser. It was a lot of fun even though I always lost! There were trips to Mayfair Café in the old station wagon with kids in tow for ice cream. Dodie taught me so much about gardening, especially petunias, and they have become my favourite as well. In the Spring I will think of you sweetheart when my flowers get planted and when they start to bloom. There are so many memories about this great lady I could write a book. I will love you always, laugh when I think of the funny things and shed a tear because you’re no longer with us. Love Nancy. Card of Thanks The family would like to thank Dr. Khurana and the nursing staff, especially those in ICU, for their excellent care. To the caring staff of Home Care and Medigas we send our gratitude – Mom thought of you all as friends. Thank you to Eternal Memories Funeral Home for assisting us in such a difficult time. Lastly thanks for all the cards, calls, food, flowers and words of condolence from family and friends, and to dear friend Nancy for doing Mom’s eulogy.
SUITES FOR RENT
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2 bedroom basement suite for rent. 1632 101st street. Fridge and stove and W/D. References required. Available January 1st 2017. Call 306-446-8866 or 306441-1554.
SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Snow removal, Interior Painting, Renovations, Shingling, Build Fences, Decks, Metal Fascia Soffit, etc. Phone 306-4458439.
OBITUARIES ANGELL: Mrs. Evelyn Angell of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the River Heights lodge at the age of 94 years. Prayer Vigil was held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. with Betty Stone presiding. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Monday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Anthony Afanagide officiating. Both Services were held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish in North Battleford. Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Left to cherish Evelyn’s memory are her loving family; children Roger (Karen) Angell, Lindsey (Kyle), Naomi (Gino) - Cindy (Craig), Sharon (James); Barbara (John) Schmidt, Michelle (Brent), Greg (Sarah); Vickie Angell-Scheler, Darrick; Diane (Dale) Woytiuk, Mike (Erinn), Melanie (Michael); Harry (Salena) Angell, Jordan, Ryan (Shauna); Tony (Shannon) Angell and numerous great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her loving husband Norman; daughter Deborah.; and son-in-law Brent Scheler. Memorial donations in memory of Evelyn Angell may be directed to the River Heights Lodge, 2001-99th St, North Battleford, Sask, S9A-0S3. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of
Richard Robert Bendall Sept. 24, 1975 - Dec. 22, 2015
No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God can tell us why. It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
Forever in our hearts. Love Mom and Dad
CARD OF THANKS
Thank You The family of Annie (Bahrey) Patterson would like to thank all those who showed the family so much support and extended their condolences at this sad time.
The flowers, cards and memorial donations were greatly appreciated as well as each hug and kind word. Thanks to Rev. Nora Borgeson for performing the service, Glenn Goodman (organist), Robert MacKay (soloist) also to the Ladies of the Presbyterian Church for serving the lunch. Special thanks to the “NB Paramedics”, R.C.M.P. officers of “NB Detachment” and Robert MacKay and staff of “The Battlefords Funeral Services” for the professional and compassionate way they conducted themselves while doing a very difficult job. Sincerely, The family of Annie Patterson
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Thank You River Heights Lodge Auxiliary would like to thank all volunteers who sold Fall Raffle Tickets and to all the purchasers of those tickets. The winners were: Irene Rothwell - Gift Basket, courtesy of Judy Lavoie; Alice Gagne - $250.00 Co-op Gift Certificate donated by River Heights Lodge Auxiliary; Elizabeth Lopez Hand-Made Quilt, courtesy Doris Muir’s Family. Proceeds will go to benefit the residents of River Heights Lodge.
LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of DOROTHY JEAN O'HARE, late of Livelong, Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 20th day of January, 2017. Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201,1291-102nd Street, Box 905, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executrix
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of DAVID JONAS RUNDBERG, late of Turtleford, Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 29th day of December, 2016. Sharon Meynberg Executrix for the Estate of David Jonas Rundberg Box 422, Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0
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THANK YOU
W. Brett Wilson Foundation for your generosity to the
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HOUSES FOR RENT 2 bedroom main floor, renovated house in Wilkie. Available immediately. Shared Utilities. 700.00/month. Phone 306-4802890.
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PASTURE FOR LEASE
R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 is now accepting tenders on the lease of 140 acres of grazing land situated on the S.E. of 10-44-16-W3. Lease will commence February 1, 2017 and will run for a three year period, cancellation of the lease by either party is subject to six months written notice. Tenders must be in the Municipal Office at the address below no later than 4:00 p.m. January 9, 2017. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Dated this 14th day of December, 2016 in North Battleford, Sask. Debbie Arsenault, Administrator R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 #4-1462-100th Street, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 0W2 Fax: 306-445-3694 rm437@sasktel.net
NOTICES / NOMINATIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the City of North Battleford intends to pass a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1971 as hereinafter provided. It is proposed to amend the Zoning District Table 6-15, which forms part of Bylaw Number 1971, as follows: Intent To allow for “Clubs” as a permitted use in the M1- Light Industrial District. Reason The proposed changes to the development table in the M1- Light Industrial District will allow for clubs as a permitted use with a minimum site width of 15 meters. Bylaw Inspection Any interested person may inspect the proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies are available to persons through the Office of the City Clerk. Public Hearing Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 9th day of January, 2017, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 8:00 p.m. Council shall hear any person or group of persons or person acting on their behalf, who wish to make a representation. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing. Issued at North Battleford this 13th day of December 2016. Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk
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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS
PETS
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499 Public Notice of Discretionary Use Subdivision
Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has received an application for a discretionary use parcel subdivision. The application includes the creation of one (1) parcel for RURAL  MUNICIPALITY  OF  MERVIN  No.  country 499  the intended use of single-parcel residential development the NE 1/4 Section 03-50Public  Nwithin otice  of  Discretionary  Use  Subdivision  21W3M, represented Parcel A,Development  as shown inthe  Public  notice  is  hereby  given  that  pursuant  to  section  5by 5  of  the  Planning  and  Act,  2007  that  RM  of  Mervin  No.  499  has  received  an  application  use  parcel  subdivision.   The  application  “Schedule Aâ€?. This for  isa  discretionary  currently permitted as a includes  the  creation  of  one  (1)  parcel  for  the  intended  use  of  single-Ââ€?parcel  country  residential  development  discretionary use inrepresented  the Agricultural District - Schedule within  the  NE  Ÿ  Section  03-Ââ€?50-Ââ€?21-Ââ€?W3M,  by  Parcel  A,  as  shown  currently  permitted  as  a  discretionary  in  tBylaw he  Agricultural  District   Schedule  A,  sthe ection  Zoning (B)(f)  of  Bylaw  A, section (B) (f)use  of 94-4 known as 94-Ââ€?4  known  as  the  Zoning  Bylaw.    Bylaw.
Hey guys my name is Aboo and I am looking for my forever home and family. The shelter staff is super nice and they give me lots of luff and I sure will miss them, but what I really want is a place to call my home and a family to call my own. I absolutely luff to have my belly rubbed and I love to play. I keep trying to get that red dot but everytime it seems I just get close enough it moves away once again. My mission *get that red light* I swear I won’t let you down. If your looking for a new furr baby then you have come to the right place because I am looking for a new human pet. Come on down and meet me today, I can’t wait to meet you. Hey guys my name is China and I was transferred here to this shelter from LaRonge because they were running out of room. So here I am searching for my new forever home and family here in North Battleford. I am a super sweet loving girl with so much love to give. I love to snuggle and cuddle and am quite happy just to curl up at your feet and have a nap. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family this Christmas season then come on down to the shelter today. PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com
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Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 at 11:00 am in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do S.  Yvonne  Prusak,  BASc,  MA,  MCIP,  RPP  so in writing prior to Friday, January 6th, 2017 to Municipal  Planner  December  6,  the 2016  RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130 Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For additional information, please visit  www.rmofmervin.com or contact the Municipal Planner at 306-845-7333 or at planner.rm499@ rmofmervin.com.
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Council  will  consider  this  application  at  the  regular  scheduled  Council  m eeting  on  Tuesday,  January  10th,  2017  at  11:00  am  in  the  RM  of  Mervin  office.   If  you  wish  to  comment  on  this  proposal,  please  do  so  in  writing  prior  to  Friday,  January  6th,  2017  to  the  RM  of  Mervin  No.  499,  Box  130,  Turtleford,  SK,  S0M  2Y0.   For  additional  information,  please  visit  www.rmofmervin.com  or  contact  the  Municipal  Planner  at  (306)  845-Ââ€? 7333  or  at  planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.  Â
S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner December 6, 2016 COMING EVENTS
January...................................................... 8% February .................................................... 7% March ....................................................... 6% April .......................................................... 4% May .......................................................... 2% June to August .......................................... PAR Penalties (compounded):
September.................................................. 1% October ..................................................... 1% November .................................................. 1% December .................................................. 1% * Tax prepayments for the current year will be based on the previous year’s tax levy NOTE: Discount on Town portion only No discount on School or Frontage Taxes Penalty on outstanding taxes at January 1st - 10%
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467
WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE
Cindy Miller
ON HER RETIREMENT
and for her dedicated service to the RM from 1998-2016
Office Assistant The RM of Eldon No. 471 is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of OFFICE ASSISTANT. The successful applicant shall demonstrate excellent communication, organizational and computer skills and must have the ability to quickly learn new concepts and procedures, and enjoy working with the public. Clerical experience and basic accounting skills are required and the candidate must be bondable. Salary to be commensurate with education, skills and experience. Please forward resumĂŠs with three references and the salary expected no later than noon January 6, 2017. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. RM of Eldon No. 471 Box 130 Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 Phone: (306) 893-2391 Fax: (306) 893-4644 Email: rm471@sasktel.net
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Teacher • Battleford Central Elementary School Closing noon, Tuesday, December 27, 2017 Caretaker • Bready Elementary School Closing noon, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Counsellor • Leoville, Medstead & Spiritwood Closing noon, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Occupational Therapist • Kerrobert and area Closing noon, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Student Transportation Driver • Medstead area - driver to transport student to and from school daily using personal vehicle, call for more details Open until successful candidate is found apply ASAP
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Council ready to make decisions on budget By John Cairns Staff Reporter
After holding an additional budget session Wednesday, Dec. 14, deliberations are finally over in North Battleford and the 2017 budget will return to council in January. The indication from council Wednesday was they now had enough information to proceed to decisions on the 2017
budget when it returns in the new year. Administration will provide some additional information at that time as well, and incorporate some suggested changes. The session Wednesday was mainly informational, but council did give some direction to administration on where they wanted to proceed on a number of items, including on administration’s proposed
tax and fee increases for 2017. On utility rates, a consensus had not yet emerged on whether to stick with administration’s proposed three per cent increase on base utility and also on consumption rates (amounting to an average $20 increase per household), or to go even higher. Councillor Greg Lightfoot was one of those expressing support for going
CARD OF THANKS
THANK YOU to the First Responders
and their families for serving our community!
First responders AppreAtion Grey Cup steAk supper that was held The
on November 26, 2016 was a great success!
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Last week’s additional deliberation session at City Hall provided enough feedback to council to be able to proceed to making decisions on the budget. Photo by John Cairns
higher, to four or even five per cent. “Personally I think three per cent is low,” said Lightfoot, pointing to major cities that were charging nine to 10 per cent and not keeping up. He repeated the same point later on in the meeting, expresing the need to keep up with significant increases in water and sewer costs simply for maintenance of the system. “If we are not keeping up with maintenance of our system, of one of our most essential systems in the city, water and sewer, if were not keeping up with that then we have to make a change.” Other councillors spoke about the impact on taxpayers if utility rates went any higher than what was being proposed, with both Len Taylor and Don Buglas expressing concerns about that issue. Taylor pointed to other increases also in the budget, including for UPAR and waste management fees. “I’m very uncomfortable with all of a sudden shocking our utility bill folks,” said Taylor. On waste management, council quickly reached a consensus to go with the proposed fee increase of $12 per year for garbage pickup and $7.20 per year for the recycling pickup. There was also consensus
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to go with the increase in public tipping fees from $114 to $125 per tonne, an increase of 9.6 per cent, as well as to eliminate the commercial discount for smaller contractors. Council had decided at their Dec. 12 council meeting to increase the underground pipes and roads (UPAR) revenue to $3.3 million, and to increase the foot frontage from $3.60 to $4.36 with a 23 per cent increase on utilities, for a total estimated increase of $91 a year to the average household. The 2017 budget process has proven to be a long and arduous process for council and administration. Council previously held three nights of budget deliberations and presentations, and the decision was made to add a fourth deliberation session when council met to discuss the 2017 budget at their regular council meeting Monday. The discussion Wednesday night wideranging, with councillors revisiting the capital and operations budgets for utilities, waste management, operations, planning and development (including the downtown redevelopment project and airport runways), and leisure services (including the bike park, Don Ross Centre and the Civic Centre).
Downtown Redevelopment
One item that prompted considerable discussion was the downtown redevelopment. Director of Business Development Jennifer Niesink provided some aerial maps of downtown that showed in greater detail what was planned. The work would cover 12th Avenue from 100th Street to 101st Street, and 100th Street from 11th Avenue to 12th Avenue. Niesink explained that Phase 1, costing $520,000, would go towards nonUPAR related expenses such as reconstructing the sidewalks, incorporating streetscape amenities such as lights and other items. There is also another $480,000 carryover from last year’s budget, as well as UPAR-funded work as well. Later in the meeting,
Mayor Ryan Bater repeated a concern he had expressed at an earlier deliberation session about making decisions on the downtown redevelopment before the downtown master plan was officially adopted. But the new councillors indicated they had no qualms about setting money aside in the budget in advance of seeing the plans come to council. “I’m not unhappy with having some money in the budget that is earmarked,” said Taylor. Lindgren, Kevin Steinborn and Kelli Hawtin were also OK with moving forward with it. “It’s necessary work regardless of what the plan says,” said Hawtin, who cited Niesink’s presentation as particularly helpful.
Airport Improvements
There was also extensive discussion of the airport runway project. There was a proposal from administration for the City to spend $550,000 on runways but there was only $275,000 in provincial matching funding available through the Community Airport Partnership program. Some discussion ensued on whether the entire $550,000 was required in 2017 or whether some of the work could be delayed. Airport manager Fran de Kock stressed the importance of getting the runway done. “The asphalt is deteriorating so bad that it’s like a fine sand,” said de Kock. After de Kock stressed the importance of getting the work done, council made clear they were comfortable with going ahead with that project. Other topics that came up included sewage plant decommissioning, the bike park, the need for a new scheduler position, which had been discussed earlier as well, and urban forest issues. The next step is for the budget to be presented again in January, likely at the first regular meeting of the year, at which time resolutions are expected to come to council for approval. Finance will also update the budget document in time for the next meeting, to incorporate the changes discussed.
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A good word for everyone, all year long Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, called yesterday to see if I had any right words to share. The cold that belongs in the Arctic Circle had invaded Melville. Ed said it was so cold outside that he missed going downtown for coffee a couple of days. Ed admitted that he was getting soft, and thinking about going to Arizona for part of the winter if it continues to be a polar bear winter. I told Ed to think carefully about going to Arizona for part of the winter, because it will cost him money. To my surprise he ignored the comment and said that he wanted to ask me some
Christmas questions. I figured they would not be serious and they weren’t. His first question was, “Are you riding a motorbike like Santa?” “What kind is that?” I asked him. He said a “Holly Davidson!” His second question was no better, “What is the best Christmas present in the world? No religious answer allowed,” Ed insisted. His answer was, “A broken drum, you just can’t beat it.” Thankfully I was spared more of Ed’s jokes because Ruby, Ed’s wife, wanted to talk to my wife about a Christmas cookie recipe. Ruby was getting baking ready for their New
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Year’s Eve party. Ed and I just had time for a quick merry Christmas to each other before the women took over the phone. As we celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, it seems there are lots of right words to share with each other. Some words might be a Saviour born, a baby in a manger, enjoy
your family get together, your Christmas dinner, your time of laughter and joy. For Christians, the right word at Christmas is Jesus, who was born of Mary and lay in a manger. “The Word, Jesus, became flesh and dwelt among us. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with
God and the Word was God. The Word was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him, Jesus, was life and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Christmas Day can be a day of excitement and new beginnings because of gifts received. An old toy means it has already been played with, no mystery or sense of discovery left there. When Jesus took on flesh and was born into this world as the baby Jesus, it was so the mystery
and love of God could be seen among us as a living, breathing, human. Jesus came to show us God in action and what he does in love among us. Jesus ushered in the reign of God. He is light for those who realize they are helpless in the darkness of sin and self. In Jesus, the Word, the mighty and gracious God comes to act in mercy to the infants and children, the powerless and weak. Through Jesus comes forgiveness to all who will receive it. Jesus was willing as the Word of God to go to the cross sacrificially and be rejected and die for us. It was his gift to us forever.
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Norman Kwong (1929–2016) Football star, businessman and public servant
When versatile is an understatement Norman “Normie” Kwong is remembered most for his record-breaking 12-year career with the Canadian Football League (CFL) and for being the league’s first player of Asian heritage. He’s also recalled by many for his 14 years as part owner of the Calgary Flames and four years as the president and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders. In addition, he was the first Chinese-Canadian to hold the position of Lieutenant General of Alberta. Kwong was born and raised in Calgary, one of six children reared by parents who’d emigrated from Canton, China. The family owned a grocery store north of the Bow River and lived in a house behind the store. Normie played football in his formative years, for both his high school team and a junior league team. It was in 1948 at the age of 18 that Normie Kwong, measuring five-foot-nine and weighing in at 170 pounds, was recruited as a fullback for the Calgary Stampeders. That year he helped his team win the Grey Cup, making him the youngest player ever to hoist a Grey Cup. In 1950 Kwong was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos, where he played until the end of his career. It was with the Eskimos that he broke over 30 CFL records, including most yards rushed in a single game (192), most carries in a season, and most rushing attempts in a game. He helped the Eskimos secure the Grey Cup three years in a row from 1954 to 1956, and during that same time frame won two Schenley Awards as the league’s most outstanding player. Kwong was also the recipient of Canada’s Athlete of the Year award in 1955. After retiring in 1960, Kwong got married and became a stockbroker before starting a career as a real estate agent. But he wasn’t done with professional sports, and in 1980 became part owner of the Calgary Flames until he sold his shares in 1994. Fun fact: thanks to the Flames’ championship win in 1989, Kwong is one of very few people to have his name on both the Grey Cup and the Stanley Cup. Additionally, in 1988 he became president and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders, rescuing the team from near bankruptcy. In 2005 Kwong commenced a five-year term as the 16th Lieutenant General of Alberta, during which he and his wife had the honour of greeting Queen Elizabeth II when she visited Alberta. That same year, he was appointed a Knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, and in 2006 received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Alberta. In 2016, Normie Kwong passed away quietly in his sleep at the age of 86. He will be remembered for his vast contributions to Canadian athleticism, Albertan politics and Asian-Canadian pride.
Where are we from? THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC
CANADA’S ROMANIAN COMMUNITY The estimated 400,000 Canadian citizens of Romanian descent make up nearly 1 per cent of the country’s population. This cultural community first arrived in Canada at the end of the nineteenth century after the Canadian Minister of Home Affairs, Clifford Sifton, visited the village of Boian in the Romanian region of Bukovina. The reason behind this trip was to find families willing to relocate as part of the government’s plan to settle Canada’s western provinces. Between 1886 and 1900, the first Romanians arrived in Canada at Sifton’s advice and settled in Alberta. Around 30 other families from the same area followed suit and the settlement was named Boian in honour of their home village. Over subsequent years many Romanians migrated to the Prairies to work as farmers, encouraged by governmental measures aiming to increase the area’s population. Today, the building that housed the first Romanian school in Boian is a museum dedicated to the stories of Alberta’s early Romanian settlers. Economic development in Romania during the interwar period caused a decrease in immigration to Canada. According to Census data, there were 15,000 Romanians in Canada in 1911; by 1941, that figure had only risen to 25,000. However, after the Second World War, difficult conditions in then-communist Romania prompted a significant exodus and many Romanians came to Canada as political refugees. Another considerable immigration wave occurred after the Romanian Revolution of 1989, when local populations obtained the right to leave Romania following the fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe. From coast to coast, Romanian-Canadians play an active role in our country’s society and culture. From the founders of the Reitmans clothing empire (Herman and Sarah Reitman) to Quebec actress and TV personality Catherine Pogonat, countless members of this vibrant community have made, and continue to make, their mark on our collective identity.
Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE
Question 1:
Which Toronto-born movie star was the first Canadian to win an Academy Award?
Question 2:
What is the name of the 1931 British law that granted Canada—and other former colonies—full legal freedom as a Dominion?
Question 3:
A large crater on Mars was named after which Atlantic Canadian town in 1991, in honour of the community’s contributions to the field of aviation?
Question 4:
Which former Montreal Canadiens player was the first professional goaltender to sport a goalie mask as part of his regular uniform?
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
SPORTS AND LEISURE
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CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867
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infO Canada THE STORIES BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS
MANITOBA’S FLAG The provincial flag of Manitoba was flown for the first time on the 96th anniversary of the province’s creation, in 1966. The red emblem depicts the Union Jack and the provincial shield of arms. The shield displays the Cross of St. George as well as a bison, an animal that once roamed free and in large numbers in Manitoba.
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