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The Saskatoon district synchronized swimming team performed their freestyle routine Tuesday afternoon at the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre as part of the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. More photos from the first three days of the games can be found on Page 13. Photo by Lucas Punkari
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At approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, Battlefords RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a break and enter at a rural property west of Battleford. Initial investigation determined that an unidentified suspect had been observed breaking into an outbuilding. The same suspect is then believed to have discharged a firearm once at the residence, resulting in a broken window. No injuries were reported. Police Dog Services (PDS) attended and determined the suspect had then fled on foot to a waiting
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vehicle. The suspect was not located. The only description available is that the suspect was approximately 5'7", wearing dark clothing and a backpack. Anyone with information regarding suspicious vehicles or activity in the area is asked to contact Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). This investigation is ongoing with assistance from the RCMP’s Forensic Identification Section (FIS). “Saskatchewan RCMP continue to target our enforcement efforts and focus on crime reduction strategies. A key part
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Young Saskatchewan athletes from nine districts are braving frigid temperatures to represent hundreds of communities at the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games, which kicked off in North Battleford Sunday. The games will leave a significant legacy in the host community and surrounding area through investment in infrastructure and equipment and through economic impact with North Battleford expecting an estimated visitor expenditure of more than $4 million, according to a government news release. Since 2016, the Saskatchewan Games Legacy Program has provided matched funding support of up to $250,000 toward facility upgrades and major equipment purchases. Half a million dollars in investments will benefit the City of North Battleford. Notable upgrades include: • Ski/snow-cross starting gate at Table Mountain • A new wrestling mat that will be used by the North Battleford Comprehensive High School after the games; and, • Overhead curling cameras at the Northland Power Curling Centre that will allow spectators to have a bird’s eye view of the curling sheet.
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According to Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky, “The Government of Saskatchewan extends our thanks to the City of North Battleford and the 1,200 volunteers who have contributed hundreds of hours to put on an inclusive and exciting event. Best of luck to the 2,000 Saskatchewan athletes, coaches and mission staff who will surely ‘Celebrate Winter’s Best!’” On Sunday, the opening ceremonies featured a performance by worldacclaimed hoop dancer Lawrence Roy Jr., the Lighting of the Flame, and the swearing of the Athletes’ Official Oaths. Dignitaries attending the ceremonies included hockey player Fred Sasakamoose, curler Amber Holland, and Elder Mary Kahpeaysewat. Two hometown RCMP members, Cpl. James Fenrich and Cst. Matea Steinborn who were born and raised here in the Battlefords, were involved in the ceremony. They were also joined by Cst. Jane Kenny of the Battlefords Detachment and two Saskatoon City Police Officers Constables Pam and Beau Fouquette whose son Tre’ Fouquette is also participating in the games as a defenceman for Prairie Central.
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Little Pine celebrates new band office By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
With food, songs and speeches, Little Pine First Nation brought together the community to celebrate the grand opening of the new band office Friday. The ceremony began before noon with songs and a dedication, featuring Treaty 6 and Little Pine flags, held by Chief Wayne Semaganis and Councillor Richard Checkosis respectively. There was also a ribbon-cutting outside. Women held photos of previous Little Pine elders. Inside the band office’s hall, chief and council offered words. Gavin Baptiste MC’d the event, and Laurel Sapp took photos. Elders, band members, people from nearby First Nations, mayors of nearby towns and local RCMP were in attendance, as was an Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations representative. Councillor Serinda Baptiste spoke of the amount of work required for the band office to be built, including numerous trips to Saskatoon. Dignitaries in attendance were presented with blankets. Before handing out mugs stamped with Little Pine’s logo, Gavin Baptiste said, “some lucky people don’t even need to play bingo but they’re going to get gifts.” Festivities were followed by contemporary and traditional food.
Members of Little Pine First Nation were in attendance for the grand opening of the band office. Photos by Laurel Sapp of Little Pine First Nation
A shot of the new band office. Photo by Josh Greschner
Councillor Christina Munroe-Jack poses with Elder Jacob Pete and Noreen Osborne-Pete.
Councillor Richard Checkosis presents RCMP members with blankets.
The previous band office burned down in 2009, and the First Nation had to be administered out of buildings belonging to the school until the new band office was built. The event also served as an introduction of Little Pine Security to the public.
Elder Jacob Pete said the local security force is one phase of self-administered policing carried out by community members. Later phases planned to be introduced include the First Nation’s own police force. Semaganis, who is serving a third term as chief,
said the new building followed the architectural plans of the previous band office, minus a health facility. He said the new building is something to be proud of, and that he hopes “people can see, no matter where you’re from, that we want to fit in.”
Semaganis talked about the importance of equality in community-to-community relations. “We don’t want anybody to look at us with pity or animosity, but to try and get an understanding that no matter where you’re from, when we signed trea-
ty we agreed to a shared future, a shared reality, and the best way is to accept each other,” Semaganis said. “This building here is equal to any administration building anywhere, and it’s a representation of what all of us want. So let’s be friends.”
houette of the skyline of North Battleford depicting the buildings along the 1100 block of 101st Street facing west, including the RBC Tower. The top of the logo also depicts a wheat stock, reflecting the importance of agriculture in the area. The colors included are the city colors of blue and green, as well as the regional colors of light orange/yellow and blue used by Destination Battlefords in their branding of the Battlefords. “The colors come from the city logos and commu-
nity logos combined,” said Niesink. The logo, which had been included in the 2018 budget, was developed by Stealth Media in consultation with stakeholders in the area. The branding also includes a slogan of “inspire ambition.” By coming up with the branding, Niesink said, they also are respecting the long history of downtown and the local economy. The logo will be included on signs that will be put up in the downtown
area; as well, it will also be rolled out as part of downtown engagement events taking place throughout the year. The City of North Battleford is also calling for the public to be part of the revitalization of the downtown area by helping it depict “North Battleford through the Years” on its downtown banners. “More specifically,” says a release from the city, “we are looking for any kind of photos that showcase the heritage of North Battleford: they can portray locations, buildings,
events or every day life from the past, yesterday or today.” City Hall is encouraging everyone to go through their photos – whether it’s on their phones, cameras or photo albums – and submit these pictures to by email, via social media or by turning them in to City Hall. The best motifs may then be printed on the new banners that can be admired downtown beginning this summer. The photo contest will end March 5. See http://www.cityof-
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New branding unveiled for downtown NB By John Cairns Staff Reporter
North Battleford’s downtown is going to see new branding. At a meeting of city council last week, director of planning and development Jennifer Niesink spoke at length about the new logo for North Battleford Downtown, which will be seen throughout the downtown core as part of revitalization efforts. The effort stems from recommendations in the Downtown Master Plan. The logo includes a sil-
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Defending the Stanley jury
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By Dr. Charles I. M. Lugosi, J.D. LL.M. M.B.E. S.J.D. Counsel Crease Harman LLP, Victoria B.C.
The irresponsible conduct of those in positions of power and authority, who have shamelessly exploited the verdict in the Gerald Stanley case, is appalling. Trial procedure is a carefully nuanced balance of accumulated wisdom. The jury is the sole judge of the facts, free from judicial intimidation since Bushel’s Case in 1670. Public figures have suggested that justice was not done because the Stanley jury did not contain any Indigenous people, and therefore they imply that the Stanley jury was racist and incapable of rendering a true verdict of guilt, because the victim, Colten Boushie, was Indigenous. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, following the verdict, “I know Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians alike know that we have to do better.” Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould tweeted, “As a country we can and must do better – I am committed to working every day to ensure justice for all Canadians,” while Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, tweeted, “We all have more to do to improve justice & fairness for Indigenous Canadians.” These kinds of statements irresponsibly flame speculation that the Stanley jury was racist and that the entire criminal justice system in Canada is tainted by systemic racism. Comments such as “to do better” cross the line, putting pressure on juries to decide a verdict by adding race as a factor when considering all the admissible evidence. Political interference with jurors who are impartial judges must be soundly rebuked. The legally muzzled jury members are unable to defend themselves from the accusation that they are racist, so I will. What if Mr. Stanley were tried for murder by a single judge who was an Indigenous person? What if the judge found him guilty because he was a white man? Would not public denunciation of this judge by politicians put those critics at risk for contempt of court? What is at stake here is respect for the rule of law, the presumption of innocence, the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt and independence of the judiciary. Political criticism of jurors to achieve a “better” result improperly intrudes upon these fundamental principles of justice. In 1994, a young Indigenous man, John Black, while pumping gas into his car at a gas station in Kelowna, B.C., was confronted by an unarmed white man riding a bicycle, who was taunting and threatening him. Mr. Black, fearing for the safety of his wife and child in his car, calmly took out a tire iron, and struck the head of Dale Anfield. Mr. Black then drove to the police station and turned himself in. He was charged with seconddegree murder. I was his defence lawyer. My Indigenous client was judged by what appeared to be an all-white jury. My client was acquitted. The white judge correctly instructed the jury on the law. The members of the victim’s family were outraged at the jury’s verdict. No one suggested racism after this verdict. We need to reject cheap overtures from self-interested persons for reform when no reform is needed. The jury system works well. On occasion, juries may ignore the instructions of judges and deliver a verdict that is perverse, contrary
to the evidence. Jury nullification happens when the personal values of individual jurors reject what the prosecution is attempting to accomplish. Disclosing to jurors the existence of this legal right is not legally permitted, as there is fear public knowledge of this limitation on government power might lead to chaos and disturb the rule of law. This is particularly so in situations when racial prejudice is so strong that a juror may take the view that under no circumstances could that juror ever convict someone of the same race, or conversely, may vote to convict an accused person because the victim is of the same race as the juror. Raising the issue of race in the wake of the Stanley case does not lead to more justice but smacks of jury tampering by political interference, rendering an expectation that race is a factor in achieving a better or desired verdict. This is a dangerous path that must be soundly rejected by people of principle and integrity. There are other ways to combat the evil of racism. This is not one of them. William Penn’s words to the court in 1670 are still relevant today: “My jury who are my judges, ought not to be menaced; that their verdict should be free, and not compelled … I do desire that justice may be done me, and that the arbitrary resolves of the bench may not be made the measure of my jury’s verdict.” Justice Howel replied, “Stop that prating fellow’s mouth, or put him out of court,” and then ordered the jury to be deprived of food, drink, heat and toilet facilities until the desired verdict was reached, which the jury bravely refused to do, and were imprisoned along with the acquitted accused. Political intimidation is no less wrong than judicial intimidation in a free and democratic society governed by the rule of law. Dr. Charles I. Lugosi, J.D. LL.M. M.B.E. S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science)
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Twisted Sister has some words for you, B.C. Oh, poor baby, little B.C. Worried about your ouchie coochie wine business, are you? Yeah, well, you can whine all you want. Cry us a river, like one that will fill the Fraser Canyon. Alberta’s NDP Premier Rachel Notley has shown some serious spine in Alberta’s conflict with British Columbia over pipelines. Ironically, the new B.C. government is also NDP. On Family Day, no less, the British Columbia government issued a formal challenge to Alberta’s ban on B.C. wine. The Canadian Press reported on Feb. 19, “B.C. said Monday it has notified Alberta that it is formally requesting consultations under the Canadian free trade agreement’s dispute settlement process. “Trade Minister Bruce Ralston said Alberta’s actions threaten the livelihood of the families that have worked to build B.C.’s wine industry. “‘These actions are inconsistent with Alberta’s
obligations under the (trade agreement,) and we will protect our reputation and the interests of British Columbians,’ he said in a statement.” Wow, that was rich with irony. Perhaps as rich as the oilsands are with bitumen. Go to hell, B.C. You’re worried about a few vineyards and wineries in a very rich valley? We’re worried about the bread and butter of Alberta, and a good chunk of Saskatchewan, too. You know, the industry that pays a very large portion of the bills? The one whose downfall in recent years has led to horrendous deficits in both Alberta and Saskatchewan? If Northern Gateway had been built by now, as originally it should have been, it would have buoyed up the price of bitumen, and with it, heavy oil (which Saskatchewan produces), meaning billions
and revenues to government to provide public rom services and the top of critical infrathe pile structure, includBy Brian Zinchuk ing the building Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers of new schools and hospitals. In brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net fact, the lack of pipeline conmore dollars coming to nections to tidewater cost our industry, and through Saskatchewan approximateroyalties and taxes, our ly $56 million in royalties provinces. and Saskatchewan producThis is what Bronwyn ers $800M in 2017. The Eyre, Saskatchewan’s new Trans Mountain Expansion Minister of Energy and is critical and the project Resources, said to me in must go ahead now that it an email response in a has been approved by the story where I touched on federal government.” pipeline politics. She said, If it cost $800 million “Saskatchewan’s oil and to Saskatchewan producgas sector accounts for 15 ers, imagine what it cost per cent of provincial GDP, to Alberta producers, who over 30,000 direct and would directly be exporting indirect person years of emvia the West Coast. We’re ployment, and accounts for talking billions, with a very between $3 billion-$5 billarge, capital B. lion annually of investment Personally, I would in the province. It is critical like to see Premier Notley that Western Canada be ratchet this fight up every able to diversify its crude Monday, Wednesday and oil export markets in order Friday until B.C. folds. to get a better return on our This has gone on for years, products, as this will allow including under former Prefor greater job creation
mier Christy Clark’s five principles (of extortion). It’s gone on long enough. The patience is over. Let’s hit ’em where it really hurts. Like forestry. Remember that bark beetle infestation that got all the headlines a decade ago? Maybe every single load of lumber, by train and by truck, crossing the continental divide eastward bound, should be inspected at the Alberta border. And perhaps Saskatchewan should also do the same, for good measure. We wouldn’t want to run any risks now, would we? B.C. fruit trucks might need to be quarantined for a week before crossing both the Alberta and Saskatchewan borders. Can never be too safe, you know. Since it’s apparently nigh onto impossible to get a liquified natural gas plant built on the coast (even if you plan on spending $36 billion in the province), B.C. relies in large part on the Alliance Pipeline to export is enormous natural gas reserves. (I worked on
case, like all defence counsel, swore an oath to defend his client and to advance all legal defences available to his client by law and on the evidence before the court. He kept his oath. The role of the Crown prosecutor is to advance all relevant evidence on behalf of the state, and to do so fairly, objectively and impartial to the interests of the victim and the accused. This does not mean that the Crown is not allowed to put forward a theory or explanation based on his view of the evidence. In this case the Crown vigorously argued for conviction on second degree murder and, alternatively, manslaughter. Crown coun-
sel fulfilled his duty to the court, the administration of justice, and to all parties involved. Finally, the jurors, who were called upon to perform their civic duty, did so to the best of their ability. These are ordinary men and women who were compelled to attend and sit in judgment of their fellow citizen. It is a thankless and difficult task but it is one of the highest duties a citizen can perform in our democracy. These citizens were chosen at random and took an oath to render their verdict based only on the evidence presented before them. They cannot speculate. They must set aside their biases
building that portion of the pipeline). If Alberta oil can’t go through B.C., maybe B.C. gas shouldn’t flow through Alberta. There are some valves near Gordondale, Alta, that would do the job. Some people in Chicago might take serious exception to that. Refer them to B.C. Premier John Horgan to explain the situation. Maybe Western Canada should start using Seattle as its primary export port? Not just for the short term, but, like, forever? We might have to build a few rail connections, but that’s probably easier than a pipeline in B.C. right now. I know the marketing guy with the Port of Vancouver, Washington. He would love to increase their business by a factor of five, or 10. Enough with the monkey business, British Columbia. In the words of Twisted Sister, we’re not going to take it anymore. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
Lawyers issue statement on Stanley trial reaction The Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association has issued a statement in aftermath of the Gerald Stanley trial. The statement, issued by Nicholas J. Stooshinoff, Q.C., STLA president on behalf of the association, is as follows: The Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association (STLA) is a voluntary membership association comprised of trial lawyers representing clients in family court matters, civil litigation and criminal defence charges. We wish to express our concerns over uninformed comments made by politicians, citizens and some members of the Bar who have unfairly criticized the judge, jurors, prosecu-
tors and defence counsel on the Gerald Stanley murder trial. Firstly, the members of the STLA wishes to express their deepest sympathies to the family and community of Colten Boushie. Secondly, as an organization we have long advocated for solutions to systemic inequities in our legal system; specifically, the over-representation of First Nations, Métis and Aboriginal persons in our judicial and corrections systems. We fully recognize the historical inequities within Canadian society that lead to much of the societal problems and poverty that are the direct causes of these historically unbalanced systems.
However, many of the comments directed to the judge, the lawyers involved in the matter, and the jury are unfair and unwarranted. In particular, members of the judiciary in Canada are not permitted to publically defend themselves, their decisions, or their rulings. The criticism of the trial judge in this case is unwarranted. By all accounts, the trial judge in the Stanley trial conducted himself with the utmost integrity, fairness, and in accordance with all applicable judicial standards and principles. If the trial judge erred in any of his rulings of law it is for the Court of Appeal to determine. Defence counsel in this
and personal opinions and reach a verdict based on that evidence. There is no evidence to suggest that they did not honour their oath. It is unfair to suggest otherwise because the jury is also powerless to defend itself, as it is a criminal offence in Canada for a juror to release any information about their deliberations. There are those that strongly support the verdict and those that strongly oppose the verdict but the STLA urges all citizens to refrain from unfair accusations about the participants in the trial and to recognize that all did their best in fulfilling their oath and duty to society.
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John Cairns’ Leg Watch Special Report NDP leadership hopefuls debate in home stretch By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The two candidates in the NDP leadership race were in action at TCU Place in Saskatoon last Thursday in one of their last chances to show they had the right stuff to lead the party. It was the final officially-sanctioned debate for both Ryan Meili and Trent Wotherspoon, the two candidates in the running in the NDP race to be decided on March 3 in Regina. With so little time left until results are announced, and with party members now receiving their mailin ballots to be sent in, the stakes were high for both individuals seeking the leadership. It was also a timely occasion, coming soon after the verdict in the Gerald Stanley murder trial the previous Friday. Stanley was found not guilty of either murder or manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of Colten Boushie, a young Red Pheasant First Nation man, on Aug. 9, 2016. Two questions, which had been submitted by the media, touched on the verdict’s implications for the province. The first asked if Saskatchewan had a racism
problem and, if so, what would the candidates do to address it. “We’re reeling as a province right now in the wake of the decision,” said Wotherspoon. “We have been standing shoulder to shoulder in solidarity and care with the Boushie family, a family that’s lost a loved one. You know, it was a few months ago that I had the chance to walk with someone that I just admired the strength of and marveled at, and that would be Debbie Baptiste, Colten Boushie’s mom, in Prince Albert. She was calm in her resolve in her fight for justice, at the same time as we saw horrifying statements that were being put all over the Internet… “So the answer to the question is most definitely we have a problem with racism, and we need to act on it and need to act on injustice within our province.” As for solutions, Wotherspoon suggested deploying a team of anti-oppressive and human-rights educators to be deployed in schools and to assist workplaces to build understanding, and to get to the unfinished business of the treaties and build that relationship and “act on reconciliation with real action,” he said.
Meili’s response pointed to the language of reconciliation – such as their acknowledgement at the start of the debate that they were on Treaty 6 territory and traditional homeland of the Métis. “For a lot of people right now, it’s ringing very hollow,” said Meili of those words. “Yes, we have racism in this province, it’s a problem. It’s unacceptable.” One model Meili suggested was from Australia, where each year there is a “closing the gap” report put out to show how far they had come in eliminating the divisions. “I’d like to do the same as premier – elevate this to the highest priority.” In response, Wotherspoon scored some points of his own by pointing to inequities in education. He pointed to the lack of funding to First Nations schools compared to nonFirst Nations schools, and called for closing the gap on funding. “This an abhorrent injustice that none of us should tolerate,” said Wotherspoon. Meili took the opportunity to criticize the province. “We’ve got a premier
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who likes to pick fights with Ottawa,” Meili responded. “And yet why doesn’t he pick a fight over making sure that kids on reserve get the same education as everyone else?” The very next question that followed, also from the media, was about the justice system and whether it is “fair and equitable to all.” “The answer would be no, it’s not,” said Wotherspoon. He pointed to numbers of young Indigenous people incarcerated and through the corrections system. “We need to be reviewing our justice system, we need to be looking at things like jury selection, we need to be reviewing ways to Indigenize our justice system,” said Wotherspoon. He also pointed to the cuts to Indigenous court workers in Saskatchewan as an issue. “Our system’s not fair, and we need to do all we can to make it so.” Meili’s response was similar. “Certainly it’s not, and we see that in the numbers. I certainly saw that all the time in my practice.” He also decried the approach usually taken by the province to those in poverty or with mental health issues. “The way we respond to their needs as a province is to lock them up. And when they’re locked up, the way we respond to their needs is to leave them there as long as we can, with very little in the way of rehabilitation, very little in the way of support.” Meili added a justice system that is unfair is “making us less safe.” “The more you lock people up, the more likely they are to return to more criminal activity. If we want to be safe, let’s invest in keeping people healthy and well, and let’s work on crime prevention and less of a toughon-crime reaction.” While justice issues were a major topic in light of recent news, the debate touched on the wide range of issues facing the party. In the very first question
of the debate, coming from media submissions, candidates were asked about new Premier Scott Moe’s rural roots and his base of rural support, and about how the NDP need to win back seats in rural Saskatchewan in the next election. Meili acknowledged that he had heard from people before that the NDP “lost touch with rural Saskatchewan.” “But I’m hearing a much different statement and much more encouraging one these days which is that the Sask Party is taking rural Saskatchewan for granted.” He pointed the elimination of STC, and cuts to all sorts of programs that support people in rural Saskatchewan, for the change in mood. In order to translate that interest to electoral success, Meili suggested bringing together existing rural supporters and reaching out to new ones. “Unless we show that we’re confident that our ideas matter to the whole province, not just the cities, then we’ll miss that opportunity. But I don’t think we’ll do that. We’ve got a great chance to grow all across the province.” “People are feeling taken for granted in rural Saskatchewan,” echoed Wotherspoon. “Many are feeling betrayed.” As for Premier Moe, “he hasn’t been taking care of the water management issues in his own riding, or files like Quill Lakes in a responsible way as minister.” Wotherspoon pledged to “reach out and listen and build” in every corner of the province, and to directly engage with rural residents. Candidates were also asked whether they support a carbon tax, and whether they would support a binding referendum. Both criticized the Sask Party’s approach to the issue. Wotherspoon said he supported a “made-in-Saskatchewan solution” to carbon pricing. “We have an enormous responsibility to reduce
emissions and act on the environment, one that we can’t ignore, and also a tremendous opportunity.” Meili responded climate change was “the most important issue of our generation.” As for a binding referendum, it “will not actually make a difference. This is coming from the federal government. The way the Sask Party is approaching this puts us at risk of having something imposed on us, instead of doing what we should do, which is come up with a made-inSaskatchewan plan.” Candidates were also asked about what they would do to respond to allegations against any of their MLAs accused of sexual misconduct – a timely topic given the sexual misconduct allegations that have brought down other politicians across the country. “I hope that that never occurs,” was Meili’s response, who said he would work with the party to get it investigated, pointing to the party’s anti-harassment program. “Whatever the case may be, the answer is there is no room for sexual harassment, there is no room for sexual assault, for any of this inappropriate sexual behavior,” said Meili. “The leadership we show when these cases come forward, are the way that we will be judged, and I would take any complaint or any such concern extremely seriously.” Wotherspoon said the response would ensure “measures of safety for anyone who may be placed at risk,” and immediately embark on an investigation. “We do have an independent process within our party.” “It would be treated as the priority that it needs to be.” The debate format deployed by the NDP during their forums in Regina, Prince Albert and in Saskatoon contrasted with the Sask Party approach of posing questions from party members. Continued on Page 7
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Firearms charges in court Staff Here are some court matters from provincial court this past week in North Battleford. A man facing charges for a Jan. 14 shooting incident now faces several more charges from Feb. 17. Dakota Whitstone faces charges of operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner, driving while impaired, refusing a breath sample and obstructing a police officer from a weekend incident, in addition to charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and discharging a firearm offences stem-
ming from Jan. 14 in North Battleford. Whitstone appeared in provincial court Tuesday; on Wednesday morning he appeared again and has been remanded by consent to March 8, 11 a.m. by CCTV. Two others face charges in connection to another weekend incident. Benjiman Lennie was in court Tuesday facing charges of carrying a concealed weapon, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and resisting arrest. He was back in court
Wednesday, at which time he was remanded to Feb. 28 for a bail hearing. A bail verification report is being prepared in the meantime. Also appearing in court this week was Jonathan Gunville, who faced charges of operating a motor vehicle while pursued by police, driving while disqualified, possession of property obtained by crime, failure to comply with a probation order, and stealing a motor vehicle. He was in court Tuesday and then again Wednesday, and he has been remanded now to his next appearance March 8 in provincial court.
Man beaten with bat in alley Staff
Battlefords RCMP were called at 5:48 p.m. Thursday to a report of a 56-yearold male from the Battlefords area that had been assaulted with a weapon. Investigation revealed the adult male had been walking down an alley near 103rd Street and 5th Avenue in North Battleford when two males approached him from behind. One of the males struck him in the head and body numerous times with what was described as a bat.
The adult male was subsequently taken to hospital by EMS suffering serious injuries. Police have identified one of the parties involved and investigation is ongoing. Police Dog Section as well as the Police Forensic Identification Section are assisting.
Gunshots on 107th
Just after midnight on the 16th, police were called to a complaint of gunshots on the 1400 block of 107th Street in North Battleford.
There were bullet holes located in the attached garage of an unoccupied residence. The holes where consistent with those caused by a shotgun. The RCMP Forensic Identification Section are assisting in the ongoing investigation. The RCMP encourages anyone with information about this or other crimes to please contact the Battlefords RCMP at 306-4461720 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
17 year old assaults grandmother Staff Between Friday, Feb.16, 6 a.m. and Monday, Feb. 19, 6 a.m., Battlefords RCMP responded to 168 calls for service including 19 calls resulting in various charges, including but not limited to the following:
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1:51 a.m., Feb. 17 - Police received a call that a
17-year-old male youth had assaulted his grandmother in North Battleford. Police attended and located the youth inside the residence. The youth failed to comply with direction and assaulted one of the arresting officers. The youth has been charged for assault on his grandmother and assault on the peace officer.
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Life-long food and environment advocate recognized Staff The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation continued a long-standing tradition with the presentation of the 28th Annual Global Citizen Awards recent at a celebration in Saskatoon. Among the honourees were Dr. Alaa Murabit, a Saskatoon-born doctor making headlines as a global leader on health equity and gender equality for the United Nations - as well as Marcella Pedersen,
a life-long ecological, human rights, and food sovereignty advocate with roots in Cut Knife. Marcella Pedersen has been an activist all her life, having devoted herself for decades to solidarity work through organizations that intersect with global and local justice, including Development and Peace, the National Farmers’ Union, and the Catholic Women’s League. “To me, global citizenship means supporting and standing in solidarity with
our brothers and sisters around the world, not only with financial support, but also with human resources,” said Pedersen. “As a promoter of letter writing, I often say: ‘If you haven’t written a letter to your government representative this week, why haven’t you?’ There are so many issues to cover today.” Pedersen has stepped up to take on leadership roles within these organizations and has also done the hard work at the grassroots level. With a background in
farming and as a reflexologist, Marcella is very concerned about farm security and food sovereignty as it relates to health. “I think that climate change, food sovereignty, and concentration of economic power in fewer and fewer hands are some of the biggest challenges facing our global community today. However, I do see promising solutions, such as using renewable energy, increasing peasant or small-scale farming, and treating the land with dig-
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she has two children, Yens and Karen, and two grandchildren. In 2009, Marcella and Gilbert joined the North Saskatchewan River Environmental Society in a struggle to stop nuclear development and to encourage conservation and wind and solar energy. For 30 years, they have lived in a passive solar heated home. In 2010 they installed four wind turbines on their farm and solar panels for heating the honey house.
JPII biology class learns about Bokashi composting Submitted Saskatchewan’s biology 30 curriculum includes a unit about biotechnology. Hi-tech biotechnology would be topics like robotic prosthetics or the new biofeedback wristwatch products. An example of lo-tech biotechnology is Bokashi composting which has been used by Japanese farmers for centuries. The Functional Integrated program at John Paul II Collegiate uses Bokashi composting methods to deal with food waste at the high school and at the school division Central Office. Food waste that would have gone into landfill is being turned into organic compost which is added to
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From the Battlefords to CBC Searchlight: Claymere By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
From Battleford to CBC Searchlight, Stephen McLane said the sky is the limit with his band Claymere. “Music is a gift,” McLane said, “I just want to be able to share that with people.” McLane is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business at the University of Saskatchewan. He’s
been in Saskatoon for the past six years. He’s previously played in bands including one in high school and another when he began university. McLane founded Claymere, and in September 2017 released a seven-song EP, Waiting on the Sun. He wrote all the songs, recorded all guitar and vocals, and hired a musician performed bass and drums. The most recent incar-
nation of Claymere features three of McLane’s friends in Saskatoon: Jon Zimmer on guitar, Josh Dupuis on drums, and Stephen O’Reilly on bass. The plan for now is to play gigs around Saskatoon, and possibly record a new album in the coming year or two. The day of an interview with the News-Optimist was the band’s first day of rehearsal. McLane also said Clay-
Leadership hopefuls debate Continued from Page 6 At the Saskatoon debate the NDP had welcomed submissions from media members as well as from Twitter, and even allowed candidates to pose direct questions at one another as part of the format. In their closing remarks both Wotherspoon and Meili made their closing case for why they should be leader. “I’m ready to lead, and ready to roll up my sleeves together with you and our incredible caucus team, to reach out and listen and build in every corner of our province,” said Wotherspoon. “This is our moment, this is our time,” said Meili. “We need to write a new story, together. And I’m ready to get working on it. How about you? Let’s write that new story.”
The candidates are now campaigning actively in the final days before the leadership convention takes place on March 3 at the Delta Hotel in Regina. The schedule for that convention has been released. Following the close of balloting, the program includes an address from interim leader Nicole Sarauer at 3:15 p,m. That is to be followed by the announcement of results around 3:40 p.m. with the acceptance speech from the new leader happening a few minutes after that. According to the party, NDP members who purchased a membership by the Jan. 19, 2018, deadline are eligible to vote. Members have the option to vote by mail-in ballot or through online voting.
mere is competing in CBC Searchlight, a music talent contest that helped popularize groups such as The Dead South. McLane said he hopes Claymere to be a fresh take on alternative rock. The project’s music is influenced by rock from the very late 90s to the early 2000s, music from early Coldplay, Foo Fighters, the Strokes and U2. About the name Claymere, “I was struggling
to come up with any band name that I was happy with, and it just came to me one day.” McLane said the name
is “a reminder that life is short and as is said in the Bible that we’re dust and unto dust we shall return. Mere clay in God’s hands I guess. I hope to keep that in the background in my music and to not get ahead of myself.” The goal, McLane said, is to play music fulltime at some point but “you kind of need financial security first before you have that happen,” he said, laughing.
Dekker Centre to host Snowed In tour Submitted For the 10th year in a row, Snowed In Comedy Tour is touring Canada. The 2017 tour received numerous Standing Ovations and was the most successful to date. It has now grown to become one of the largest comedy tours in Canada. Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is back along with the wild man MC Craig Campbell. The $25,000 great Canadian laugh off winner, Paul Myrehaug, returns this year as well as fivetime Canadian Comedian of the year nominee, Pete Zedlacher. Seattle Comedy Comedy Competition winner Damonde Tschritter will replace Craig Campbell from Feb 20 - March 10 on
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By Hanne Caleval There are so many wonderful paintings or sketches being created by our group – so much energy shared! On a break, we watched a short video by the artist John Lovett. He demonstrated painting fall leaves in
watercolour. He made it look so easy! Remember, the winter games are happening this week until Feb. 24.
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Prince Albert’s annual Winter Festival Art Show and Sale is on now at the Mann Art Gallery. A number of Battlefords artists were in attendance for the reception and adjudication recently. The show runs until March 24. Above, paintings by Jody Miller, Life is Like a Box of Chocolates (bottom left), and Chris Hodge, Lavender / Smoke (middle two). Photos submitted by Lynn Strendin
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The Battleford Central School drumline pep band was part of the festivities at Table Mountain Tuesday as the hill hosted Saskatchewan Winter Games alpine competitions. Photo by Helena Long
News ‘n’ views from Baljennie By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent
Sorry for the delay in reporting the Baljennie news, but I have had a few various health problems so was not able to get my news done up. Sympathy and sincere thoughts go out to the Peters and Snyder families of Rainbow Lake Alta., and the Battlefords on the recent sudden passing of Glenn Peters of Rainbow Lake on Jan. 31 at the age of 64 years old. Glenn Peters came from Assiniboia to the Baljennie area 30 years ago. He married Eileen Snyder shortly after her husband Terry Snyder had passed away. He helped Eileen raise her family of six children and took over the farm work. Together they had a herd of cattle to care for. Both Glenn and Eileen were 4H leaders for the Baljennie Multiple 4H club that ran for a good number of years. It was hard to make a good living on the farm, so Glenn took a job in North Battleford for a few years, then he got into the busy oil patch work and ended up at Rainbow. When Eileen retired from SaskTel in North Battleford, she moved to be with Glenn in Rainbow Lake, where she got a job as a social worker for the local native people. They lived there until Glenn passed away so suddenly. The funeral was held in North Battleford on Feb. 7. Burial will be at a later date at the Baljennie St. Bridget’s churchyard. Sympathy goes out to the Bailey families of Sonningdale on the recent passing of Robert Bailey of Sonningdale at the age of 94. Robert was born and raised in the Baljennie
aljennie area and attended the old Baljennie school. Robert stayed on the farm to help his dad, Westly Bailey, build a round workshop out of stove wood blocks. In there, Robert did a lot of different woodwork projects such as building cutter cabooses on runners for different people to purchase as in those days it was the only transportation. Horses and cutters were very popular for means of travel. He also operated a D8 Caterpillar bulldozer used to build the old trail from the eight miles bridge in Willowmoor district along the North Saskatchewan River to Baljennie on through to Spinney Hill in 1947. He then married a lady from Sonningdale area and raised a family. He lived there until his passing on Feb. 8. The funeral was held for Robert Bailey in Sonningdale. The Western Develop-
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ment Museum in North Battleford is holding another work bee for the volunteer gas engine group on Friday, Feb. 23. They just finished building a new hay rack deck for the harvest season. Now they are back to fixing old stationary engines and an antique gas tractor. They have more projects lined up to do in the near future work bee shop days. They do welcome any new volunteers. We got through Ground Hog Day with not much change in the weather. Been through some pretty chilly days with one strange warm day that did not last long. Sounds like it’s to remain cold to the end of the month. Better to have it now and not later on when the milder air arrives. There is not a great lot of snow about. The winds make the day so much more colder. Just hang on, it will soon be gone. School children are out of school to celebrate family day and their mid winter break. Some are attending the Saskatchewan Winter Games being held in North Battleford.
area on Feb. 9. Team members conducted traffic stops and executed outstanding warrants targeting chronic offenders. That resulted in a number of arrests related to serious, and in some cases violent, crimes. Three new criminal code charges were laid; one related to weapons charges on known gang associates. “Taking wanted criminals, illegal firearms and drugs off the streets are all top priorities for the Crime Reduction Team,” said Sgt. Darren MacDougall, Crime Reduction Team leader. “The results that we’re seeing are definitely making our communities safer.” “The Crime Reduction
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Head ‘Around the World’ at Unity ice carnival By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Withdrawals have begun for those avid followers of the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games and the 2018 Winter Olympics. But some hype is just beginning for those who are excited about Saskatchewan hosting the 2018 Brier coming up next weekend. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 26 and staff and students will hit the ground running. For both elementary schools, they will have a short turnaround for their next lessons and extra curricular activity before the Easter break arrives in just one month. As well, both schools are active participants with the Unity Music Festival so they will ramp up their practices of their pieces for this annual event. And, both schools have actively fun-raised and fundraised for Telemiracle as
nity News part of their annual commitment to Saskatchewan’s only telethon. At UCHS, Grade 12s are finding their schedules tightening as they focus on the last portion of their high school year, grad planning, post secondary plans and scholarship work. Basketball will be shooting high for their opportunity to earn some district and regional championships for their school. Speaking of basketball, congratulations senior girls for another terrific Pink game held in conjunction with their tournament that helps raise awareness and funds for breast cancer causes. Senior District curling had taken place Feb. 14-15 in Spiritwood
UCHS curling teams win their way to regional playdowns after competing at Battlewest District High School curling playdowns that took place in Spiritwood Feb. 14 and 15. Regional playdowns are upcoming the first weekend in March with teams having a chance to earn a berth to Provincial High school curling playdowns the weekend of March 10-11. Above left, UCHS Senior Girls team coached by Kyla Snell are Cyanne Sperle, skip; Lauren Gartner third, Kailey Hayes second and Jordyn Heitt, lead. Above right, UCHS mixed team coached by Kyla Snell with skip, Landon Solomko, third Lexie Cooper, second Tyson Krpan and lead Kylie Mitzel. Photos submitted by Sherri Solomko
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team will continue to stay focused on their festival production knowing there is only weeks left to work on this year’s plays. Travel club students are also in the tail end of preparation for their trip coming up at Easter. Robotics will enter competition season as well come March. News from the curling rink will include cheering for hometown curlers competing at Senior Men’s Provincial Championships in Tisdale this weekend. Unity curling club president Glen Heitt is playing with team Heidt (skipped by Brier experienced Brad Heidt), while Daryl Eddingfield who was part of last year’s Master Men’s winning team will be playing with Team Hritzuk. UCHS senior high school curling teams travel next weekend to regional playdowns after winning their berth from Battlewest district championships in Spiritwood Feb. 14 and 15. Next up on the agenda is the annual Oilperson’s bonspiel being held the first weekend in March. Other
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great news from the Unity Curling club is Makayla Bakken has been selected for a Saskatchewan junior star at the upcoming Brier and will keep us up to date on her experience once she returns. And you can be sure Olympic curling is on the big screen in the lounge. It’s that time of year at the hockey rink when one game or one series can end a season for a team. While many teams are still playing in both league and provincial playoffs some teams have completed their seasons with not the results they had hoped. The Midget AA Lazers continue to be in the top three of their league as they head into playoff season. The Unity Miners have a hot league semi final series against long time rivals the Wilkie Outlaws with the second game in the best of five series taking place tonight in Unity with game three set for Tuesday in Wilkie and game four if needed will be back in Unity. Coming up also at the rink will be the annual Ice Carnival, this year’s theme “Around the World”. Tickets are available at the door for this show March 4 at 2 p.m. Stay tuned to this column, social media, and posters around town and to those sharing the events of a multitude of events upcoming in town in the next several weeks. Events include: March 3, free dance featuring Danny and The Dusters as part of the social portion of the annual Oilpersons bonspiel taking place the first weekend in March. Immediately following this event, Monday,
March 5, the annual “Celebrate Unity” event is taking place; recognizing event hosts, milestone business anniversaries and exemplary service to community members. This event will also feature the traditional celtic music of West of Mabou; tickets available at Unity Credit Union. The following weekend, March 9 and 10, is the UCRC and Lions partnership hosting appetizer and dessert theatres for two nights; with the production –The Bold, The Young and The Murdered. Tickets for this event are on sale now at the Unity Community Resource Centre or Guys Furniture for only 20 bucks apiece. If you have seen the amazing talent and work of the Little Theatre Group in the past, you know how good this production will be in addition to two great causes you will be supporting. This weekend is the “Night of Angels” fundraiser put on to benefit the charities of support for stillborns as well as families of children diagnosed with SMA; this event is hosted by two mothers who experienced both of these tragedies (story in last week’s paper), and are now finding it therapeutic to give back to these charities that benefitted them in their time of sorrow. Coffee row folks know the headlines of the day can bring opposing sides at their table however they choose to be positive while sharing opinions and ideas. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity and our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time…
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We would like to welcome Julian Jezowski, who moved into apartment 28. We hope you will enjoy your new home. Colleen Koski had Baley and Chantal for supper guests Sunday night. Ruth Weinhandl had her grandson Shane Spray stop in to visit on his way home to Saskatoon. He works in Fort McMurray. They enjoyed breakfast together.
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Ruth’s great-grandchildren, the Minkie children, invited her to their Valentine dance at the schoo, which Ruth enjoyed. Beverley Stewart goes to Saskatoon Wednesday for medical treatment. The weather? About the same.
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Saskatchewan’s top young athletes compete in the Battlefords
The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games reached the halfway point Wednesday with medals handed out in the alpine skiing, biathlon, male curling, gymnastics, male hockey, judo, speed skating, synchronized swimming, target shooting and weightlifting events. Full results of the events can be found on the News-Optimist website. Photos by Lucas Punkari
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North Stars two points off league lead By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
It was an interesting weekend for the Battlefords North Stars as they travelled down to the southern end of the province. After winning their third straight divisional title Friday as the result of the Humboldt Broncos losing a 4-3 affair to the Nipawin Hawks, the North Stars dropped a pair of 4-3 contests to the Estevan Bruins and Notre Dame Hounds on Saturday and Sunday. They bounced back in style Monday afternoon, however, as the defending Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champions improved to 39-11-2-0 on the season with a 5-0 shutout performance over the Weyburn Red Wings. “To win another division title says a lot about the program here,” North Stars head coach and general manager Brandon
Heck said. “There were two great guys here before me [Kevin Hasselberg and Nate Bedford] that laid a good foundation here and I was fortunate to come in here to that and add few tweaks of my own. The good culture was already established here with the guys and it’s a great situation to be a part of.” Thanks to Monday’s win and a pair of losses for the Hawks, who were beaten for the first time in regulation since Nov. 10, 2017 on Saturday by the Melfort Mustangs, the North Stars are now just two points back of the 387-2-4 Hawks for first place in the SJHL. The Hawks do have a game in hand over the North Stars and will host them in the final game of the regular season on Friday, March 9. After coming up on the losing end of two close games to start off the road
trip, the North Stars were able to have some good things happen to them in Weyburn as they controlled the run of play for most of the afternoon. “We played well in all three games during the weekend, but we just didn’t get the timely bounces and the other teams were able to take advantage of our mistakes in the first two games for goals,” Heck said. “We were hard on pucks against Weyburn and we played a lot in their end. We moved the puck around really well on our cycle and we did a good job of moving our feet when we didn’t have the puck.” Monday’s victory also saw Layne Young become the first North Stars since Travis Clayton in 199596 to reach the 100-point plateau as he scored a goal and had an assist against the Red Wings. He also became the first SJHL player to reach
the century mark since Travis Eggum and MarcAndre Carre each had 106 points for the La Ronge Ice Wolves during the 2010-11 season. “I think everyone knows by now just what a special player Layne is,” Heck said. “He continues to bring it on a nightly basis.” Having already set an SJHL record for the most shutouts by a goaltender in league history, Taryn Kotchorek picked up his fifth shutout of the season and 14th of his career with a 36-save performance. MacGregor Sinclair and Cole Johnson led the way on offence with a goal and two assists each, while Brad Girard and Owen Lamb also scored. “I thought Johnson was absolutely dominant against Weyburn,” Heck said. “He could have had four or five goals very easily.” Keith Anderson had a
pair of goals for the North Stars in Sunday’s loss to the Hounds, which also saw Levi Kleiboer pick up three assists while Young scored a goal and set up one of Anderson’s markers. Joel Grzybowski, who suited up for the Western Hockey League’s Victoria Royals Wednesday night in a wild 7-6 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings, made 18 saves in his return to the lineup. Chance Longjohn led the way for the Hounds with a goal and an assist each, while Chaz Smedsrud, Jack Flaman and Connor Mylymok also scored. Saturday’s affair in Estevan saw the North Stars fire 49 shots at the Bruins net, but they were turned aside on 46 occasions by Bo Didur. Connor Manegre and Sinclair had a pair of assists each in the loss, which saw Young, Girard and Chaseton Braid all find the
back of the net. TJ Irey led the way for the Bruins with a pair of goals, while Jayden Davis and Zach Goberis also scored. The North Stars will go back out on the road Friday night to take on the Melfort Mustangs. who are five points back in third spot. Their next game at the Civic Centre taking place on Friday, March 2 against the Humboldt Broncos. In other news, two members of the North Stars roster have been nominated for the 2017-18 SJHL awards. Young was selected as a finalist for the most valuable player and player of the year accolades, while Kleiboer was nominated for the top defenceman award. The winners for the league awards, which are voted upon by the media and coaches, are expected to be announced by the SJHL in the next week.
defeated the Moose Jaw Generals by scores of 5-4 and 7-3 at Mosaic Place on Saturday and Sunday. It took a six-round shootout to decide the winner Saturday, as Matthew Flodell found the back of the net to give his team the win after Damon McKenzie and Cal Caragata traded goals in the first round
of the skills competition. Adam Beckman led the way for the Stars with two goals and an assist, while McKenzie had a goal and an assist in regulation. Carsen Robertson also scored in Saturday’s win, which saw Joseph Young make 40 saves prior to stopping five shots in the shootout. Cody Davis, Connor Giebel, Jake Palmer and Ben Wourms-Rowe each found the back of the net for the Generals, who received a 39 save performance from goaltender Ethan Hein. Beckman was dominant in Sunday’s season finale as he scored three goals and assisted on another,
while Flodell had a goal and three assists in the victory. Dylan Esau had a goal and an assist for the visitors, who also got goals from Brendan Albert and Trey Stocker. McKenzie dished out a pair of helpers in the victory, while Carter Serhyenko had 31 saves. Jaxon Gorget scored twice for the Generals, who finished in 11th place in the standings with a 9-29-2-4 record. Casey McDonald also found the back of the net in the loss, which saw Jake Davidson turn aside 32 shots. Thanks to their wins in The Friendly City, the
Stars finished up their campaign with a 17-26-1-0 record and the tenth spot in the SMAAAHL standings. They ended up three points back of the Saskatoon Blazers for the eighth and final post-season berth, as the Blazers edged out the Beardy’s Blackhawks by two markers in the race for the final playoff spot. Meanwhile, Beckman finished up the season with 78 points, which put him four markers ahead of Regina Pat Canadians forward Jaydon Dureau for the league scoring title. A prospect of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs, Beckman’s point total is the most by
a Stars player since Spencer Bast had 68 points in the 2013-14 campaign and matches the 78-point campaign Lukas Sillinger had last year to win the scoring title for the Regina Pat Canadians. Beckman’s 44 goals, which were eight more than Dureau scored, is the most by any player in the SMAAAHL since Vancouver Canucks prospect Kole Lind found the back of the net 45 times for the Saskatoon Contacts in the 2014-15 campaign. It’s also the most goals scored by a North Stars player since Josh Laframboise lit the lamp on 33 occasions in the 2013-14 season. The Stars also had the league’s assist leader for this season as Ty Mosimann dished out 50 helpers, which was eight more than Dureau had. Josh Bly was the last Stars player to lead the SMAAAHL in assist as he had 44 in the 2013-14 campaign.
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Staff The battle for the Saskatchewan Praire Hockey League title is down to four teams with the semifinal round set to begin Friday night. The top ranked Hafford Hawks, who were pushed to five games in the first round by the Glaslyn North Stars, will have home ice advantage against the fourth ranked Battleford Beaver Blues at 8:30 p.m. The Beaver Blues advanced to the semifinal round with a 3-1 series win over the Shellbrook Silvertips. The Battleford Arena will host the second game of the series Saturday at 8 p.m., with a third game taking place in Hafford Wednesday at 8 p.m. A date and location for the fourth game, if needed, has yet to be finalized. If required, a fifth game would take place in Hafford on Sunday, March 4 at 5 p.m. The Beaver Blues will
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enter the semifinals with the two top scorers in the SPHL playoffs so far, as Brent Salzl and Cody Danberg have 14 and 13 points each. On the other side of the bracket, the second seeded Meota Combines will be doing battle with the third ranked Edam Three Stars, with the first game taking place in Wilkie at 8:30 p.m. The Combines had a pair of double overtime affairs in their opening round battle with the Maymont Settlers before winning the final game Sunday. Meanwhile, the defending league champion Three Stars have been waiting to find out who they will play after sweeping aside the Radisson Wheatkings in the quarter-finals. The second game in the semifinal will be held in Edam Monday at 8:30 p.m., with the third contest taking place at the Civic Centre in North Battleford Wednesday at 8 p.m. If needed, a fourth
game would take place in Edam on Friday, March 2 at 8:30 p.m. The fifth and deciding contest, if required, would be held at the Civic Centre on Saturday, March 3 at a yet to be determined time. Meanwhile, the Hawks and Three Stars have both advanced to the next round in their quest for senior provincial titles. The Hawks will take on the Luseland Tigers in a Senior C quarter-final matchup, with the first game of the two-game total goal series being held in Kerrobert Sunday at 5 p.m. Hafford will play host the second game on Saturday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the Three Stars will battle it out in a Senior D two-game total goal quarter-final with the Luseland Mallards. The Three Stars will host the first game Sunday at 7:30 p.m., with the rematch being held in Luseland on Sunday, March 4 at 5 p.m.
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co-founder of the Idle No More movement, which gained popularity in 2013. McLean’s comments during the presentation referenced arguments from her recent paper “We Built a Life From Nothing:” White Settler Colonialism and the Myth of Meritocracy. Inquiries into McLean’s family history guided her research. McLean found that a number of government policies and actions by Indian Agents were to the advantage of settlers and the detriment of First Nations people. One example was voting rights, said McLean. Settler men had voting rights since Canada’s inception, while women gained the right to vote in the early 20th century. Status Indians couldn’t vote
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Students and members of the public gathered at Sakewew High School on the evening of Feb. 1 to listen to a talk from University of Saskatchewan’s Dr. Sheelah McLean from the College of Education. According to her profile on a University of Saskatchewan website, McLean has been teaching in secondary and adult education for 25 years, and as an instructor in Educational Foundations for 12 years. McLean’s “research and activism focus on using anti-racist theory and praxis in order to address systems of inequality in a colonial context such as racism, patriarchy, and heteronormativity.” McLean was also a
According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, John A. MacDonald was prepared to extend the federal vote to all Indians, yet after the Northwest Resistance, legislation excluded all Indian peoples living in “Manitoba, British Columbia, Keewatin [a district which included present-day Manitoba, Ontario and Nunavut] and the North-West Territories [which included Saskatchewan], and any Indian on any reserve elsewhere in Canada who is not in possession and occupation of a separate and distinct tract of land in such reserve, and whose improvements on such separate tract are not of the value of at least 150 dollars.” The entry stated “the Metis faced no legislative restrictions on voting” in-
until 1960 unless they gave up treaty rights and Indian status. A 69-year-old woman who grew up near Meadow Lake in attendance at McLean’s event said she didn’t vote until six years ago. “Growing up, I didn’t ever remember my grandmother and grandfather who raised me, voting in any provincial or federal election,” she said. “I never realized that [elections] were so important, that we are able to have a voice if we vote in these elections. “But I always grew up thinking this was the white man’s election, not ours.” Education was another difference between settlers and First Nations people as the country developed, said McLean. First Nations people
cluding federal and provincial elections, insofar as they met voter qualifications such as age and ownership of property. The Inuit gained the right to vote federally in 1950, but many couldn’t physically vote because they lived in isolated communities. 1962 saw the introduction of ballot boxes in a number of communities. In 1960 under John Diefenbaker, portions of the Canada Elections Act were repealed, granting status Indians the ability to vote federally. Reaction to the right to vote among First Nations people was mixed. Some welcomed the move as an opportunity to decide their fate. Some feared voting would result in the loss of rights and Indian status. – JG
were also limited by a pass system, said McLean, a topic about which filmmaker Alex Williams released a documentary in 2015. Sakewew hosted a screening of the film that year. Post-Northwest Resistance, federal officials were concerned about more organization from people on reserves, and a pass system, in which First Nations people needed permission from an Indian agent to leave reserves, was designed to be temporary. The pass system lasted until 1941. The system wasn’t law but rather a policy among Indian agents, said McLean McLean said market participation was also limited for First Nations people during certain periods in Canada’s history. According to McLean, First Nations people didn’t possess title to land, they couldn’t sell wheat freely, and couldn’t take out personal loans. Such historical factors, along with the attitudes that influenced the decisions, McLean said, explain contemporary trends. “This idea that [settlers] built a life from nothing is really false,” McLean said. “It’s not that my family wasn’t smart or didn’t work hard, but look at what they had access to. My grandfather was given land, politi-
The University of Saskatchewan’s Dr. Sheelah McLean from the College of Education spoke at Sakewew High School recently. Photo by Josh Greschner
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The Borden Friendship Club held their annual Telemiracle Tea and Bake sale recently and sent in $219 to Telemiracle. The 50/50 of $40.50 was won by Helen Sutherland and winning door prizes were John Ridgewell, Doreen Parker, Jeannine Fast from Radisson, Sheldon Carr from Saskatoon and locally John Petrun, Brenda Tumbach, Anne Palmer, Sandra Long, Laura Loeppky, Eleanor Walton, Peter and Mary Thiessen, Bev Hryniuk and Archie Wainwright. Winners at the last Kaiser tournament were Larry Trischuk and Florence Neufeld with Alfred Gunsch holding the low hand. Club members are invited to Langham on March 3 for supper and program and close to 40 are planning to attend. Upcoming Kaiser tournaments are Feb. 27, March 13 and 27, at 7 p.m. and bingo is Feb. 21 and March 21 at 7 p.m. For Speers Dinner Theatre, Larceny and Old Lace, April 13-15,
Telemiracle Teddy at Borden School with Mrs. Terri Troupe-Logue on Feb. 15 and handed out candy to the students. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
the club is paying a portion of members’ tickets with deadline of March 1 to let Lorraine Olinyk know at 306-997-2159 if going. A Scholastic Book Fair was held at Borden School on Feb. 7, with Librarian Linda Yuskiw hosting the program. From their sale last fall they had received over $800 in free books. The Grade 6-8 Band played a selection then Linda had her 13 Library Club mem-
bers come up to the front. Grade 3 and 4 classes told funny jokes about libraries and librarians, Grade 2 did an action song about books, KindergartenGrade 1 class did a choral action poem and an action song about swimming down the river, illustrating a book they had read. Grade 3 class had done shadow boxes of dinosaurs which were on display on the book shelves.
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Mayor Jamie Brandrick (right) presenting Canada 150 medal to Peter Thiessen on his retirement.
Peter Thiessen cutting the cake on Feb. 18.
welcomed everyone and read a letter from Helen Sutherland stating how Peter often worked many hours overtime, keeping the streets clean in winter, garbage pick-up, looking after the water and sewer
plant, helping at the Farmers’ Market during summer, also being a fireman and first responder. Peter had worked with many different mayors and councillors over the years, and this last year or so has been teaching what he knows to the two workers now working for the village – BJ Berg and Duncan Stead. Jamie thanked Peter for his dedication to the village and presented him with a Canada 150 Medal and a gift from the village. Peter replied that he was thankful to be living and working for such a great community and he learned a lot from two old-timers who have now left us – Clarence Williams and Ralph Buswell, who always told him to do things a certain way, and former Mayor Harry Derbowka also told him to be there for the people no matter what happened. Peter thanked the village for allowing him to also drive the school bus for many years. Peter then cut the cake and everyone enjoyed a piece along with other goodies to sample. The cakes, goodies and beverages were all looked after by Eileen Petrun.
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Medstead hosts storyteller Darwin Atcheynum By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent
Medstead Central School, on Feb. 14, was host to a storyteller who had the opportunity to hold a presentation of art and spirit. Darwin Atcheynum, proprietor of Atcheynum Native Arts, presented what one could call a speech, verbal documentary, or as referred to by many, simply a story. Darwin Atcheynum emphasized that, in his culture, truths and lessons were passed down from generation to generation by storytelling. Darwin Atcheynum works with stone from all over the world, and, as he says, feels the Creator’s hands work through him as he changes the face of the stone and finds and carves out the message within. Coming from a family of more than 10 siblings, some adopted and some blood, Darwin’s mother identified him as the child who would be the storyteller and artist, saying the other children would need to go off to work, while he would spend his days working with his hands and passing on the lessons of his people. Atcheynum said he felt picked on at the time, but in his adult years, understands the message his mother had for him and his purpose. Darwin Atcheynum worked teaching children art in schools for roughly 20 years. He
edstead News says, in keeping with his people’s traditions, treating children as equals and with respect was always a part of his way. Working with stone carvings is something he has been doing for roughly 25 years. Now, Darwin Atcheynum says, he will come across children he has taught grown into teenagers, married adults with families, and people becoming a part of the fabric of society. Two of his own children also practice art, one doing so in Wisconsin, the other here in Saskatchewan. In the Medstead School gymnasium, Darwin Atcheynum told his story to the school population in two waves. First to the younger kids beginning at 9:30 a.m. and subsequently the remainder of the school, regaling a classic version of Genesis amongst the original population of this area. According to Darwin Atcheynum, his family’s designated ovate, the tale, coined as The Grandfather Rock is as such: “The first living thing on the Earth was the Grandfather Rock, a large stone thrust into the Earth. Afterwards came the plants, the animals, and lastly the people. Looking around at Creation,
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ian of the people. Grandfather Stone, married to Mother Earth, still watches over the people to this day.” Darwin Atcheynum, carries with him during all of his artistic ventures, a moose skull, showing the ease of placing the hand of a person into the indentation. Praying to Mother Earth for permission to alter the face of her husband and asking of the Grandfather Rock for guidance through his hands is always a part of Darwin Atcheynum’s carvings. Offerings of tobacco and sweetgrass are given in thanks and the sculpting from stone of the beauty and story beneath unfolds. Atcheynum works with various types of earth, including alabaster, soap stone, African water-based stone which gets soaked in water and expands, glass pieces, and whatever nature presents. The first
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One Last Letter for Grandpa Your wings had grown, you were ready to fly I’ll miss you so much, but I’ll try not to cry For I know times were tough they have been for a while It’s been over a year since I last saw you smile You’ve been such a strong man Ignoring the pain This was never the plan I wish someone could explain Why did you leave with such short notice? I wish I could give you one last kiss You changed my life in so many ways I just wish we could go back to the brighter days When we would play all day, out in the sun Inventing new games and having such fun You were always there when I needed support We had 16 years, but the time seems so short At least now I’ll know there’ll be someone above Watching and protecting me with a whole lot of love I love you, forever and always -Abbey __________________________________________________ TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261
HARACK: Mrs. Mary Harack of Hafford, SK passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2018 at the Hafford Special Care Centre at the age of 102 years. Divine Liturgy took place on Saturday February 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hafford, Sk with Reverend Father Ivan Derkach officiating. Interment followed the service at the Hafford Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hafford, SK. Mary is lovingly remembered and survived by her sons Morris (Carol), David (Irene), Donald (Linda); Her ten grandchildren Shawn, Lana, Rachel (John), Katrina (Fred), Michael, Benjamin (Jacenta), William (Kenzie) Melanie (Mike), Mandy and Jonathan; Eight great grandchildren Joshua, Emma, Shaina, Jett, Liam, Annabelle, Caden and Amalia. Brother Peter Kuzyk; Sister Olga Prystupa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband William, parents John and Wasylyna Kuzyk; brothers Micheal (Ann), Walter (Marcella), Frank (Olga) and Joseph (Mary); Brother in law Joseph Semko and Peter Prystupa; Sister in laws Anne Kuzyk, Olga Kuzyk, Marcella Kuzyk, Mary Kuzyk; Daughter in law Carol Harack. Mary was born September 21, 1915 to John and Wasylyna Kuzyk, and grew up on the farm near Hafford. She married William Harack in 1934 and they farmed north of Hafford. In time they were blessed with three sons; Morris, Donald and David. In 1973 they moved into the town of Hafford. Mary enjoyed Ukrainian embroidery, knitting, crocheting and making Easter Eggs in her younger days. She kept up in her garden well into her nineties and really enjoyed flowers. Mentally she kept sharp by reading the Star Phoenix newspaper, and doing word puzzles. She enjoyed travelling on bus trips in her later years. Her involvements included work with the Valley Country Homemakers, helping with the Hafford Hospital Auxiliary, and volunteering to deliver meals on wheels. She is known for her baking and was an expert at making Kolach. She was able to bake and cook well, without a cookbook, which always impressed the younger generation in the family. Her membership at the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church was important to her. She was long involved with the Altar Society there, as well as the U.C.W.L. Tradition was important to her, Easter and Christmas was at her mother’s house, then later at her house and were special occasions. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in memory of Mary may be directed to the Hafford Special Care Home 213 South Ave E, Hafford, SK S0J 1A0. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Zonie Krawchuk of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
KRYSAK: Mr. Eugene Krysak of Krydor, SK passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the age of 92 years. Divine Liturgy took place on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hafford, Sk with Reverend Father Ivan Derkach officiating. Interment followed the luncheon in the St. Demetrius Cemetery in Krydor, SK. Eugene was born Aug 26, 1925 on the farm homestead south of Krydor. He is survived by his wife Mary of 67 years, sons Michael and David, brothers William (Billy) ,Napoleon, Peter and sister Helen Parchoma. Predeceased by his parents Mike and Catherine, sisters Ann, Mary and brother Walter. He spent his entire life doing what he loved most and that was grain farming. In 1950 he married Mary Kons and together they farmed and raised 2 sons Michael and David. Eugene was a hardworking, kind and generous man and one of many talents. In 1947 he helped in the construction of the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Krydor and later served as its president. He worked for the RM of Redberry as a patrol operator and foreman. In 1966 he and Napoleon started a garage business Krysak’s Sales and Service and was one of Saskatchewan’s first Bourgault Industries Implement dealers. He set up two big grain cleaners and cleaned canola seed for many of the local farmers. Eugene and Mary also operated a grocery store in Krydor in the early 1970’s. He worked on the land until 90 years of age until his health started to decline. Special thanks to all that gave him such excellent care at the Parkland Care Home in Shellbrook. Eugene loved and always provided for his family. We were fortunate to have him as a husband and father. We will miss him very much. Mary, Michael and David.
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SAGER: Mrs. Annie Sager of North Battleford passed away on Monday February 5, 2018 at the age of 92 years at the Harwood Manor. She is survived and lovingly remembered by Her Daughters Beverly (Terry) Lamon of Meadow Lake, SK; Lorraine (Lanny) Kildaw of Lamont, AB; Judy (Andy) Wandler of Saskatoon, SK; Cammie (Kevin) Dunphy of Chilliwack, BC; and Her son Laurence (Collyne) Sager of North Battleford,SK; her 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; as well as her Sister Bernice Baker of North Battleford, SK; Brother Bob Baker of Victoria, BC. Annie was predeceased by her loving husband Larry Sager; Parents Annie & Peter Baker; Her Sisters Isabelle Weber, Madeline Tatton, Chriss Bastian, and Phyllis Egeland; Her Brothers Sam, Jack, Carl, Guy and Ted Baker. At Annie’s request, there will be no formal service held at this time. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family graveside service to be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens at a later date. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Annie Sager have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
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Mrs. Ruby Lyn McCulloughTarr of Delmas, SK passed away on Sunday February 4, 2018 at the age of 69 years at the Battlefords Union Hospital. Lyn was born in Vulcan, AB on February 22, 1948. She is survived by her husband Gary Tarr of Delmas, SK. Daughters Leticia (Cam) Aplin, children Dalen, and Haley; Lareina Dibben (Colin Jansen) children Marrah, Declan, and Leander; Son Darryl (Brenda) Dibben, children Amanda, and Roy. Gary’s sons Ken (Linda) children Joey, and Anna; Dennis, children Alexia, and Travis; Devin (Buffie) children Eva, and Terry; Dennis (Francine) children Madison, and Jessica. Lyn’s sister Jean McCullough; Brothers Marvin (Pat) McCullough, Laurence (Mary Jane) McCullough, Daniel (Donna) McCullough; and numerous other step brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Ira and Sarah Williams, Grandmother Gertrude Grandfather George McCullough. Her Parents Leonard McCullough, and Ruby Wine. Her Sister Iva Joy Becker and grandson Kaelen. At Lyn’s request, there will be no formal service held at this time. Cremation has taken place and A Celebration of Life will be held in the summertime, Lyn’s favorite time of the year. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Lyn McCullough-Tarr have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 invites expressions of interest for the supplying of road gravel during the year 2018. Interested parties shall submit the expressions of interest including the following: • Unit prices per cubic yard for the gravel • Confirmation that the gravel will be made available as soon as possible in May, 2018 The expressions of interest must be sealed and received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 10th day of April, 2018. Any questions may be directed to the Reeve at 306-441-9330. The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 reserves the right to refuse any and/or all of the expressions of interest. Dated this 15th day of February, 2018 in North Battleford, Sask. Debbie Arsenault, Administrator R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 #4 - 1462 - 100th Street, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 0W2 Phone: 306-445-3604 Fax: 306-445-3694
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Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that 101250225 Saskatchewan Ltd. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Tavern and Retail Store permits to sell alcohol in the premises known as Southbay Inn at 501 Lot 6 Block 3 Plan 72B09981 Turtle Lake South Bay, SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the Board of Directors for the Turtleford Credit Union Ltd. The Turtleford Credit Union is seeking eligible members who may be interested in running for vacant positions on our Board of Directors. The responsibilities of a director include regular monthly meetings, policy development, review operations and future planning. A nomination kit may be picked up at the credit union or for more information you may contact Ian Heggstrom, General Manager at 306-845-2105 or one of the Nominating Committee Members: Rob Blais 306-845-8002, Glen Bloom 306-845-7601 or Terry Maess 306-845-7651. Completed nomination kits must be submitted to the credit union before close of business (4 pm) on Friday, March 9, 2018. Annual Meeting is March 26, 2018 in Livelong.
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Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Eun-Jin Lee has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Café 4U at 1141-101st Street North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.
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INTENT: The proposed amendments are to accommodate the rezoning of a residential subdivision within the Municipality.
Saturday, Feb. 24TH & Monday, Feb. 26th 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ON SALE: 10 lb box of Pickerel - $175.00 10 lb box of Northern Pike $115.00
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Tuesdays, February 20 - March 27 Lenten Lunch Series 2018 - The Nails of the Cross at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford at 12:00 noon. Soup and sandwich. Everyone welcome.
Friday, February 23 Fundraiser Luncheon for Jenn Galvez at the Borden Senior’s Room from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. by donation. Hosted by 3 Borden Churches.
Saturday, February 24 North Battlefield A Smash Bros 4 Tournament at the North Battleford Library Registration 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Amiibo Tournament 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Amiibo Tournament Rules Custom moves are allowed Equipment points must equal to 120 Banned bonus effects perfect exploding shield and all healing equipment. Ages 10+ Bring your own controller, WiiU pro controllers, Gamecube controllers & Wii remotes.
Wednesday, February 28 Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper in the Club Room at 5:45 p.m.
Sunday, March 4 North Battlefords Bonadventure Lions Club 25th Anniversary Party at the Western Development Museum. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., wine service, dinner at 6:00 p.m. RSVP by February 12. For more info contact Gail Morgan 306-445-1056, Linda Laycock 306-937-2863 or Cell 306-441-7794.
Sunday, March 4 Gallery Singers Concert at the Dekker Centre at 7:00 p.m. will host the Gallery Singers supported by outstanding soloists, a string quartet from Saskatoon and some exceptional local musicians.This collaboration will features the Fauré Requiem, as well as a Gloria by a Canadian composer.
Saturday, March 10 Family Justice Services Offers A Parenting After Separation and Divorce Program. These public information sessions are intended to help people who are considering or may be in the separation/ Divorce process. Sessions will be offered in North Battleford from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Topics of Discussion: Options for resolving disputes and stages of separation and Divorce. Presentation of the various stages, losses, and changes experienced by separating or divorcing couples. Discussion of the options available for dispute resolution. Information on Child Support Guidelines. Registration is mandatory.There is no fee for these sessions.To register for these sessions call toll-free 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only - no child care is provided.
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PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13 at 9 Main Street, Mervin, SK, SOM 1YO.
If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.
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AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands of this OCP amendment are lands lying within the proposed subdivision shown in the included map that lay within the jurisdiction of the Village of Mervin.
PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and map at the Village Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. as well as between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, excluding any statutory Holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost of $30 or by emailing villageofmeryjn@littleloon.ca and asking for a copy.
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Community Plan (OCP) and another bylaw to amend Bylaw 117-15, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
1. Amend the OCP Future Land Use Concept Map to accommodate the proposed subdivision. 2. Amend the Zoning Bylaw District Map, and rezone the proposed subdivision from the UH - Urban Holdings District to the R1- Residential 1 District
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St.Vital Parish Family Perogy Supper at the St.Vital Parish Center. Gathering and fellowship 5:00 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Admission by advance tickets ONLY! For tickets or take out orders call St.Vital Parish Office 306-937-7340 or Marilyn O’Driscoll 306-937-3998 - leave a message if not in. Also tickets sold in the church entrance before mass. Take out orders - must be placed by March 8th. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.
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RESORT VILLAGE OF COCHIN
Assistant Administrator Employment Opportunity
The Resort Village of Cochin invites applications for the position of Assistant Administrator. This is a permanent full-time position to provide support for the activities of Village services through an array of administrative and receptionist duties. Specific responsibilities will include: - prompt, courteous and professional handling of inquiries from Council, ratepayers, staff, and office guests - process and receipting of all incoming funds to the municipality and water utility - quarterly water billings and collection of outstanding accounts - property file maintenance - incoming and outgoing correspondence - coordination of storage compound leases, invoices, and payments - liase with public works department - coordinate hall rentals including processing bookings, deposits, and invoices - accounts payable processing - maintain office files Excellent communication and time management skills are required. The successful candidate must be able to meet deadlines, work independently and unsupervised. Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel are required. Munisoft experience would be considered an asset, but is not required. It is preferred that applicants have working knowledge of accounting practices, general office procedures, and administrative duties associated with a municipal setting. This position offers a competitive salary along with a benefits and pension plan. Salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications including a cover letter, detailed resume containing three work related references are to be submitted to the Resort Village of Cochin by Friday March 2nd, 2018. We thank all applicants for their interest. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Resort Village of Cochin Box 160 Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 Phone: (-306-386-2333 Fax: (306) 386-2305 email: cochinadmin@sasktel.net
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TOWN OF BATTLEFORD Parks & Recreation Department
Light of Christ Catholic School Division invites applications for the position of
Summer Employment Opportunities
Position available for a contract position for Battleford Flats Care and Maintenance. This is an 18 week position beginning approximately May 1 to September 1, 2018. Contract involves labor only, Town of Battleford will supply all equipment. This position requries a valid Saskatchwan Driver’s License. Please send a detailed resumé with your wage expectations included. A full job description may be obtained at the Rec Office (address below). Please submit to: Jordan Schechtel, Director of Parks and Recreation, Town of Battleford, Box 1240, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0, (or drop off to south side, Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford); Fax: 306-937-3103; email: parks@battleford. ca. Note: please supply a valid email address for correspondence.
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at our Division Office in North Battleford This is a permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE) For details and to apply, please see our website at www.loccsd.ca
is accepting applications for the following position:
Send to email: redberrylakepark@xplornet.com or by mail to Box 250 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0. For more information call Bernedette Harach 639-317-4346
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 invites expressions of interest for the hauling and placement 10,000 to 15,000 yards of road gravel on designated municipal roadways during the year 2018.
Please note: • Contractor agrees that loads will not be paid until such time as they have been verified by a gravel checker contracted by the R.M. and verified by an R.M. employee. No hauling will take place unless checkers are available • Contractor agrees that all crushed gravel piles will be measured by a certified surveyor before any gravel is to be hauled from it • If there is a fuel surcharge or increase after a price has been accepted, the increase must be approved by council before the haul commences. Fuel increases must be proven and justified The expressions of interest must be sealed and received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 10th day of April, 2018. The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 reserves the right to refuse any and/or all of the expressions of interest. Dated this 15th day of February, 2018 in North Battleford, Sask. Debbie Arsenault, Administrator R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 #4 - 1462 - 100th Street, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 0W2 Phone: 306-445-3604
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Redberry Lake Regional Park is accepting applications for the following position:
CONCESSION OPERATOR: Rent building and run your own business with some regulations from the Park Board. Must have valid “Food Handling Course”; at times will need 2 workers. This position you must provide a “Criminal Check” before being hired.
Redberry Lake Regional Park is accepting applications for the following position:
MAINTENANCE: 40 hour weeks: 8 hour days from May 1st to Sept. 30th. Must have valid driver’s license; be able to work well with others; be able to work weekends. List expected salary. This position you must provide a “Criminal Check” before being hired. Apply as soon as possible. Send to email: redberrylakepark@xplornet.com or by mail to Box 250 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0. For more information call Bernedette Harach 639-317-4346
Apply as soon as possible. Send to email: redberrylakepark@xplornet.com or by mail to Box 250 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0. For more information call Bernedette Harach 639-317-4346
VILLAGE FOREMAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RESORT VILLAGE OF COCHIN
The Resort Village of Cochin invites applications for the position of Village Foreman. This is a permanent full-time combined management and working Foreman position responsible for the overall public works operations within the Village of Cochin. The Village Foreman position involves the operation of maintenance equipment and general public work duties specifically the following; - maintenance of Village equipment and streets including grader operations / snow removal - refuse collection - building and grounds maintenance
Interested parties shall submit the expressions of interest including the following: • Unit prices per cubic yard/mile for the hauling and placement of the gravel • A list of equipment and machinery (with proper pricing) guaranteed to be made available and used for the purpose of completing the work in a timely and workmanship manor • Proof of insurance and workers compensation coverage • Confirmation that the graveling of roads will commence as soon as possible in May, 2018 with a completion date of no later than June 1, 2018 with hauling to run continuously until completed
Variable Hours. Job duties include serving customers, running cash register and general cleaning. The successful applicant needs good communication skills, a criminal record check and be able to work unsupervised.
$13.50/hour
Redberry Lake Regional Park
Apply as soon as possible.
Minimum Wages
PART-TIME JANITOR
Apply in person with resumé to: Royal Canadian Legion 1352-100th Street North Battleford, Monday - Friday 2:00 - 6:00 pm
This position you must provide a “Criminal Check” before being hired.
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70
The successful applicant needs good communication skills, a criminal record check and be able to work unsupervised.
QUALIFIED SWIM INSTRUCTOR: Required certified lifeguard, CPR and first aid. Needed for one week starting 3rd week of July or 1st week of August, to teach all levels.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70
Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas
• All District First Nations • Cando • Cochin • Cut Knife • Glaslyn • Hafford • Lashburn • Livelong
• Mervin • North of the Gully • • • • •
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Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford
NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions. Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed above.
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Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated knowledge and experience in year round road maintenance, drainage systems, grass cutting/landscaping, beach maintenance, dock systems, and water line maintenance. The Village Foreman is responsible to plan, direct, organize, coordinate, oversee and manage the maintenance and repair operations for streets, equipment, refuse collection, as well as RVOC buildings and grounds maintenance. Possession of a Small Systems Water ticket would be an asset but is not a mandatory requirement. All applicants must possess a valid minimum Class 5 driver’s license. Must possess or be willing to obtain Air Brake Endorsement. This position offers a competitive salary along with a benefits and pension plan. Salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications including a cover letter and detailed resumé with three work related references are to be submitted to the Resort Village of Cochin by Friday March 9th, 2018. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Resort Village of Cochin Box 160 Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 Phone: (306) 386-2333 Fax: (306) 386-2305 cochinadmin@sasktel.net
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Meota’s Do Drop In holds Shrove supper By Lorna Pearson Corespondent
The Shrove supper held at the Do Drop In on Feb. 13 was a success though fewer people showed up. It was still a nice sociable gathering of folks who like pancakes and various dressings and a visit with friends. Sorry that I missed the highlight of the seniors meeting Feb. 9 when Darlene Soucess spoke to our group reporting on her third trip to the Ukraine, with her daughter-in-law. In her fascinating manner she described how the country changed over the years and how she learned so much about the people and the land. She goes again this summer and is looking forward to learning and experiencing even more. Wednesday, Feb. 7, saw a couple hours of complete white-out here in Meota. You couldn’t see across the street. However, here such conditions are not usually too dangerous, but
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eota News when heavy fog lay over the bridge over the Bow River in western Calgary, closing off visibility, this resulted in a 50-car pileup, last week. The road was closed for five hours while they towed and hauled cars away, and cleaned up the mess. There were nine people taken to hospital but no casualties. There was ice to add to the problem, also. Duplicate bridge played at the Do Drop In on Feb. 13 found top score go to Glen and Julie Moore followed by Gerry Fernandes and Joyce Antoine and Robert Iverson and Liz Rotzien. Playing in the city Feb. 15 found top score go to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, second were Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine and third place went to Cletus Scherman and Ann Crozier.
Mickenzie Sondergaaurd Grade 11 Fav Subject: Physics Fav App: Score Fav Sport: Baseball Last Book Read: The Hobbit Future Occupation: Physiotherapist
Norwegian Whist was played in Tower 2, Feb. 16, and saw Judy Walker take top spot, second to Carol Huys, then Eric Callbeck and fourth Yvonne McPherson. It was a nice day and good to get out to travel to this gathering of 19 people and enjoy their company, and a nice lunch, for the afternoon. The noon luncheon at the Community Complex Feb. 16 consisted of scalloped potatoes and ham and cole slaw, and a variety of desserts, all very tasty. Head organizer taking the place of Pearl Hawkins is Shirley Gies who has the ‘Food Preparation Certificate’ and was assisted by many willing staff of workers, and a voice you could hear when she gave her report. The next luncheon will be March 16 with stew and biscuits honoring St. Patrick’s Day, so come and enjoy, wearing your green outfit! My 17-year-old great grandson, Jake Sandstrom, grew up in Valley Ridge, within sight of the ski hill, WinSport, west of Calgary. He is one of the top Nor-Am freestyle skiers in Canada and was interviewed by Calgary TV and was on Global News Hour at 6 p.m. on Feb. 9. WinSport ski hill has seen a variety of changes since the 1988 Olympics were held there. They have a variety of terrain parks that include Olympic caliber slopestyle jumps and rails for skiers and snowboarders, indoor trampolines for the athletes to perfect their jumps and the best halfpipe in the country. There’s even a progression park for the young kids to start out
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This was the scene as the riders were coming back in after their run on the groomed trail the day of Meota snomobile rally. A full report with pictures will be in next week. Photo by Lorna Pearson
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Jake goes to Aspen, Colorado, this week, for a week, then to Mammoth Mountain, California and then to Stoneham and LeRelais in Quebec, for competitions and training in each place. Lastly will be Spring Camp in either the Yukon or Whistler, depending on weather and snow conditions. This week, the Alberta Winter Games are being held in Fort McMurray and Jake’s brother Eric and his father Neil are away in Fort Mac volunteering in support of the skiing events. Greg Lambert, who lives at Fort Mac, is on the hill supporting alpine events while Neil is Chief of Competition for the Freestyle events
(slopestyle and moguls). So with schoolwork, working jobs and travelling they are a busy, busy bunch. A Fashion Show was held at the Edam Lady Minto Health Care Center, Feb. 18. The show was enjoyed by a full house and was most interesting, as old wedding dresses were modelled by various ladies and teenagers. Some were purchased in North Battleford and some were hand made. One cost $30 and another glittery one was $500, all very different. Two of the dresses had been made by a resident Jean Arnott, and were worn by her daughters Diana Shepherd and Wendy Gansauge. Jean had also made the bridesmaid dress-
es for five girls for each of them. Nancy Milnthorpe wore her original gown of many years ago, the oldest one of the day. MC for the program was Charlotte Greening and escort for all the brides was Marcel Cadrin. What a nice idea to get these dresses out of the trunk where we could see them all, together, it was appreciated very much. Highway 16, in northern B.C., has been closed four times in later winter because of avalanches within a 35-mile stretch between Terrace and Prince Rupert. A very large cougar has been killed in the Thompkins area of southern Saskatchewan after killing at least a dozen head of cattle in the last couple months.
March skies: full moon 1st and 31st The moon is full on the 1st day of the month, and it will be full again on the 31st; an unusual anomaly of our calendar, but nothing to fear. It’s just a coincidence because February doesn’t have 29 days and a lunar month is 29.4 days, so there will be the occasional times where some Februarys miss out, but some months either side will have two full moons. This is just one of those years. On that same day, Regulus will be occulted in the north of North America, something for Canadians to watch for. On the 7th, Jupiter aligns with the moon in the eastern sky, rising shortly after 1 a.m. By the 11th, the thin crescent of a waning moon is just above Saturn in the eastern pre-dawn sky. On the 18th, in the western evening sky, Venus has a chance to shine with Luna, but seeing the very thin moon will be a challenge. Try using binoculars. The 23rd marks one of the occultations of Aldebaran, the bright star in Taurus, The Bull. Aldebaran gets the occultation treatment
askatchewan Skies By James Edgar each lunar month for most of the year, and this one is visible from the northwest of North America, Greenland, Great Britain, and Ireland. Mercury and Venus spend the entire month close to each other as Venus begins its long climb up the ecliptic, while Mercury swings out from behind the Sun. This will be one of the best opportunities to view the two inner planets together. Pick a spot with a clear view of the western horizon shortly after sundown – binoculars might help. The Evening Star and the moon are very close on the 18th, while Venus and Uranus have a close encounter on the 28th. Mars and Saturn close on each other toward the end of March, an early morning apparition. Jupiter rises in the east shortly after 1 a.m. and crosses the sky throughout the night. Watch for the nearby moon on the 7th, as noted above. Saturn rises in the east just before sunrise, so there is just a short window of time to catch the Ringed
Planet before it is lost in the Sun’s glare. Mars is nearby for a few mornings at month-end. Uranus is in the western evening sky all month among the stars of Pisces, The Fish. Venus glides by over a few days at the end of March. Neptune is hidden in the Sun’s early morning glare for the first half of the month, becoming visible around the 20th just before dawn—a difficult observation as the ecliptic hugs the horizon. Daylight Saving Time begins on March 11. The zodiacal light will be present in northern latitudes for the first two weeks of March. The spring equinox occurs on the 20th. James Edgar has had an interest in the night sky all his life. He joined The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2000 and is now the Editor of the renowned Observer’s Handbook and Production Manager of the bi-monthly RASC Journal. The IAU named asteroid 1995 XC5 “(22421) Jamesedgar” in his honour.
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Do habits, addictions sprout from harmless desires? Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, says that it looks like the big cash crop of the future will be growing marijuana. He thinks the fields of canola, grains, beans, hay, etc. in his breadbasket province will give way to supplying Canadian smokers of pot. Ed sees that it will become a real problem in twenty years because by then we will be a nation of, ‘Dope Heads.’ He sees it destroying his beloved hockey, the heart, and soul of Canada and Canadians from coast to coast. I had to ask Ed, “How will that be so?” The hockey players will no longer be fast skating and hard hitting, but cool
and relaxed and full of peace. Games will take a day to play because teams in the dressing rooms between periods will not be able to return to the ice until every player there has finished his weed, grass, herb, joint, reefer, cannabis, hay, rope or Mary Jane. Ed said that it stands to reason that if many drunks get mean and fight; marijuana smokers will get relaxed and chilled and insist the goalie come out of the net, and let the other team get as many goals as they want. I do believe the legalization of marijuana will tempt many folks to use it. Those that try it may or may not form a habit of
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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca using it. It may or may not increase their desire for stronger drugs. One thing that cannot be denied is that like alcohol it does have an impact on one’s perception and judgment. Drunk drivers do kill innocent people way too often. Most of us have not always made the wisest
decision or had flawless perception when we were stone cold sober. Why invite dangerous or faulty perceptions and judgments under the influence of marijuana or alcohol? Temptations come to us through open doors because we have a desire for both what is wise and unwise.
We think we know what is okay for us and what isn’t. For all of us, there exists a bait we cannot resist swallowing. Everyone has his own baited fishhook. One gets hooked on greed, another on drugs, the next lust, etc. Temptations to do what is good for us and others come from God. Temptations to destroy us and others come from the devil. We are always playing a hockey game in our life between good and evil. Many do not mind playing on the devil’s side until they realize they are owned by what is destroying them and others. Temptation is choosing between good and evil.
Christians are tempted to be satisfied with their daily bread or unsatisfied and strive for more than enough. Christians may be tempted to think they are okay ignoring the truth they have a sinful nature and that no one is sinless before God. Those with faith in Christ also need to repent their sins. In Lent, Christians dwell on the love of God in Jesus Christ that cut through temptation, sin and death. Jesus is the heart of God’s good gifts to us. He who knew no sin became a sacrifice for our sins on the cross that we could be forgiven and restored in God’s sight. Let it be so!
Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.
(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4 306-446-1695
PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.
DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Battlefords Grace Community Church
1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK
306-445-5901
Pastor: Bill Hall
191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575
SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.
WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Hope Mennonite Fellowship
Pastor Patrick Carty
1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am
SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)
1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca
Church Phone 306-445-4181
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
DIVINE LITURGY Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138
TerriTorial Drive alliance church
52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley
SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.
Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
Everyone Welcome
www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net
“A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”
Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
OFFICE 306-445-3836
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
Battleford United Church
Various weekly programs
ANGLICAN PARISH
Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd
Living Water Ministry
Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon
St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.
Box 10, Delmas, SK
S0M 0P0
Phone 306-937-7340
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford
Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor James Kwon
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
Phone 306-445-9096
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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