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A long-talked-about crackdown on vacant commercial buildings in the city was included among the mill rate and taxation bylaws introduced to North Battleford city council Monday night. First reading was given to a bylaw with provisions that would impose a special increased mill rate on a new subclass of “vacant commercial buildings” in the “key commercial corridor.” The idea is to impose the higher tax in 2017 on buildings that have been allowed to sit idle for long periods of time. Gillan explained that these idle buildings create “financial loss to the city as far as development, and spinoff and residential development,” but also safety issues. “We don’t want children in vacant buildings and accidents to happen.”

The idea of the subclass was “to try and get these buildings back into circulation, back developed and active and rotating in a healthy way so that it’s not a detriment to the community.” The “key commercial corridor” includes the downtown area but also includes the southeast quadrant as well as all of Railway Avenue and 100th Street. “If this corridor doesn’t have orderly rotation of commercial properties, it’s hard for new investors to come into the city,” said Gillan. The bylaw would target what Gillan estimates are 25 buildings identified in 2017 in the city that fall under the proposed definition of this subclass. About half of them are located on 100th Street, Gillan said, with others found on 101st, 102nd Street, Railway Ave. East and elsewhere. According to Gillan, a vacant commercial build-

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ing will be defined as any commercial building that, since 2015, does not have a utility account or a business license with the city. There have been various initiatives and bylaws cracking down on vacant commercial buildings in other cities in the country, but North Battleford officials believe they are the first in Saskatchewan to come up with this sort of tax-based approach to the problem. As for how much tax these vacant property owners will have to pay, Gillan said the mill rate for this subclass will be set at two times the commercial mill rate. It is estimated to generate between $70,000 and $80,000 from 25 properties. Gillan is proposing to set aside the additional revenue for economic development. Bater pointed out the money could help fund the upcoming incentive program. However, Gillan

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emphasized that the revenue should diminish over time, as owners seek to get off of this subclass list and get their buildings back in circulation. “This is not about raising revenue for the city. This is about discouraging this type of behavior for the city.” City manager Jim Puffalt noted that this initiative is being done in con-

junction with a number of issues surrounding downtown revitalization. Also coming soon, he said, will be an incentive program to encourage development in the downtown and that would be presented as early as next week. But according to Puffalt, enough was enough on the issue. “We’re all to the point of frustration to some de-

gree,” said Puffalt, who later added “these properties are not paying their fair share for utilities.” First reading of the bylaw took place Monday night. The plan now is to consult with the public on the implications of the city’s proposals, specifically with groups such as the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, the downtown BID, and others.

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In Trump’s wake, a new world order can inspire us again Western values for westerners has a nice ring to it. Let the rest of the world make their own value choices. It sure beats neo-colonial wars in distant lands. By Robert McGarvey

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EDMONTON, Alta./Troy Media/ - In five short months, Donald Trump has turned the world upside down. So what kind of new world order can we expect? Trump has attacked NATO (questioning its very existence), shredded trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), and withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris climate change agreement. He’s insulted allies, embraced brutal dictators and promised to put American interests first and foremost. It’s a far cry from the magnanimous worldview of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy in the 1960s and a radical departure from the post-Second World War norm. However, the new world order Trump has blundered upon still resembles the old world order, with one major difference. Trump has made it clear that the United States is no longer willing to carry the leadership burden or foot the bill. Western leaders have begun to realize that this radical departure is not simply another late-night musing of The

Donald. It represents the views of significant numbers of frustrated and angry Americans. You can feel backs stiffening around the Western world. German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated the obvious: “The times in which we could completely depend on others are, to a certain extent, over. ... We Europeans truly have to take our fate into our own hands.” Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered Canada’s most assertive foreign policy declaration in decades to the House of Commons. Canada will change its role and increase its military spending to help fill a Trump-induced vacuum in global leadership. But what kind of world order are we trying to build? The 70-year post-war era was dominated by the United States. After the collapse of Nazi Germany in 1945, the U.S and its Allies essentially reinvented the western world. The subsequent world order was built on U.S. military, economic and ideological power. The U.S. was the driving force and de facto leader, not just of NATO, but of a host of post-war institutions like the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization.

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After the collapse of Soviet communism in the late 1980s, the ‘free world’ seemed to be ascendant. There was a strong belief in the 1990s that the final ideological battle had been won and the values and institutions that defined the West would naturally become the governing fundamentals of the entire planet. That rosy assumption turned out to be almost entirely wrong. Globalization of the world economy based on the Washington Consensus turned out to be a gift to multinational corporations that could place their production in low-wage economies with no unions, no environmental restrictions and no messy human rights concerns. Trade agreements insured free entry of these goods to western markets. This resulted in lost jobs and the hollowing out of the manufacturing base of many developed economies. And that turned many people against globalization. On the political front, many peoples around the world rejected western-inspired progressive initiatives like LGBTQ rights. Muslim fundamentalists, in particular, not only reject democracy and western values but have launched a holy war against them that has brought bloody terror to the streets of Paris, London and other western cities. On the military front, Russia and China are emerging as great powers. Russia never really accepted its second-class status after the fall of the Soviet Union. The Russian annexation of Crimea and its aggressive military intervention in Syria form part of a larger super-power role President Vladimir Putin is shaping in defiance of the western world-view. So what should the western response be? Western leaders could do worse than restoring the West as it existed before the collapse of the Soviet Bloc. Western values for westerners has a nice ring to it. And, although insular, it frees western powers from intervening around the world to promote values that don’t have local support. Let the rest of the world make their own value choices. It sure beats fighting neo-colonial wars in distant lands. Redrafting trade agreements so they serve the interests of western economies would also have growing support. Free-trade agreements and globalization have not served the interests of the western middle classes and many (quietly) support Trump’s plan to blow them up. The bottom line is that western civilization is not a universal culture. We need to accept our limitations and start taking care of our own. Making the world over in our image is not only too great a burden for the United States, it’s a fool’s errand for the rest of us. Robert McGarvey is chief strategist for Troy Media Digital Solutions Ltd., an economic historian and former managing director of Merlin Consulting, a London, U.K.-based consulting firm. Robert’s most recent book is Futuromics: A Guide to Thriving in Capitalism’s Third Wave. www.troymedia.com

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If you love it so much, why don’t you buy it In a letter to the editor published on the LeaderPost’s website June 11, Beatty Navid of Regina wrote, “As I watch the ongoing protests against the closure of STC, I’ve come to the conclusion that this is a prime opportunity for the unions, various university professors and other dissenters to put their money where their mouths are, buy the company and reap the profits, instead of throwing up obstacles to bona fide private operators who are willing to step up and provide a service.” A few months ago I wrote about how numerous companies were stepping up to offer at least some of the services the now-defunct Saskatchewan Transportation Company had offered. I also pointed out how horrible an idea it was to still allow, in the 21st century, an anti-competitive construction such as the Highway Traffic Board

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year to interfere. It proves my concerns were right, as Carpe Diem of Regina has pulled out. The Leader-Post wrote on June 5, “Carpe Diem limo service had announced in April it wanted to run all of the STC routes and work in conjunction with other companies. “But upon hearing that members of the group Save Our STC and lawyers for the Amalgamated Transit Union intended to object at a Highway Traffic Board hearing on Monday, the company decided to pull out.”

I believe Carpe Diem was, by far, the most ambitious proposal that has come to pass, thus far. I wonder if the Brad Wall government is now kicking itself for not eliminating or severely curtailing the Highway Traffic Board during the last legislative session, when it decided to put the kybosh on STC. Now those who oppose everything have a venue to oppose. STC is dead. Its employees are laid off and dispersed. Its fleet will soon be sold off. What do these obstructionists at the Highway Traffic Board

Colin from Lakeland Headquarters recommends the book Back in the USSR: Soviet Roadside Architecture: From Samarkand to Yerevan by Peter Ortner. “A fun look at the quirky architecture created in the USSR (Soviet Russian Empire)” Perfect for anyone wanting to visit the old Eastern Bloc countries. Colin also recommends the book Not your mama’s canning book: modern canned goods and what to make with them, by Rebecca Lindamond “This recipe book puts a 21st century spin on canning – full of awesome new ways to make your old favourites.” Perfect for beginners or experts to canning.

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hope to achieve? The decision to kill off STC will not be reversed, and no amount of making life difficult for the proponents of new services will help. Can’t the protesters clue in that they are hurting the very people who wish to offer the services they desire? It seems all they want to do is make the government look bad. But where are their solutions? As the letter writer suggested, why don’t they buy the company? They’re not complaining to do good, they’re just complaining to cause problems. Solutions? What solutions? While Greyhound is looking into it, they have no immediate plans to pick up additional routes, according to the Leader-

Post on June 8. Eight other companies have applications into the Highway Traffic Board for new operating authorities or amending existing ones. In the meantime, people are going without service, presumably scrambling to find whatever they can. I miss STC, in that I used its courier service sporadically, whenever I needed to get an item from Regina right away. In one case, I was photographing a dance festival in Prince Albert, and I needed a new camera, right now, that evening. My camera supplier had it on the bus in Saskatoon and in P.A. before the end of the day. The other reason I would use the bus courier services was that I paradoxically did not trust

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A Bike Rodeo held Tuesday at Battleford Arena saw hundreds of students from the various Battleford schools taking part, with another session Friday at the Civic Centre for North Battleford students. The kids were put to the test riding their bikes through an obstacle course, testing their ability on such things as driving in a straight line, making turns, how to come to a stop, and how to be safe when driving at night. A key component was making sure the kids had the proper helmets and equipment. Involved in putting together the event were the RCMP, community safety officers, the fire department, Concern for Youth, and cadets from the Emergency Services Responder Training program, among others. Photo by John Cairns

another Crown corporation, Canada Post, with important or timely items. But I wasn’t getting on the bus, nor do I ever have a desire to do so again. As a child and young adult, I had my fill of buses. I’d rather drive, thank you, as would most of Saskatchewan. There are many people who need bus service, and there are now many companies who want to offer said service. Let them have at it, people. The Highway Traffic Board, and its forum to throw regulator spike strips under the wheels of commercial ventures, has got to go. It’s time to throw it under the bus. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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New lawyers introduced to Bar Association By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

A light breeze swept through the open windows of the Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench Friday afternoon, as the Battleford’s Bar Association welcomed

14 new lawyers. The inductees specialize in a number of different areas of the law, and many of them had moved to the Battlefords area from different provinces. About 30 spectators were in attendance, includ-

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What is your reaction to the re-opening of the Capitol in North Battleford? • The renovations are a hit! Moviegoing is back in North Battleford! 54% • The renos are good, but it’s one movie a week. We need more screens! 20% • I’m still going to Saskatoon for movies. 7% • I’m staying home to watch movies on TV! 10% • I prefer other forms of entertainment. 10%

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ing the inductees’ family, friends and coworkers. The ceremony began with comments from Jeff Baldwin, Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan. He emphasized the importance of behaving as ethical lawyers. “What goes around comes around,” Baldwin said. The mood was lighthearted and photos were allowed during the ceremony, presided over by Justice R.D. Maher. Each inductee was introduced by a lawyer who had helped the inductees’ careers. George H. Thurlow Q.C., who spoke about playing up the “old country lawyer” trope to his advantage, said how he and inductee Alexandra Dalton from Prince Edward Island would try to “out-rural” each other. Inductee and former Saskatchewan Party Youth President Mitchell Cooper, early on in his job with Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank in North Battleford, decorated his office “wall-to-wall Brad Wall.” Ten years ago, Cooper thought about pursuing a hockey career, and played junior for El Paso, Texas in the USHL. “If you have to go to Texas to play junior hockey it’s probably not doing much for you,” said Aaron Friedman, who introduced Cooper. Cooper gave up the

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dream after getting injured and his team had acquired a new goalie. He then attended Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton and eventually earned a law degree from the University of Saskatchewan. His wife Alison teaches with the Living Sky School Division. Cooper would like to make a “shout-out” to the Edam Three Stars senior hockey team, who won the Saskatchewan Prairie

Hockey League title this past season. Rob Feist, bother of inductee Ben Feist, was in attendance. Rob Feist is also a lawyer and currently works in North Battleford with his brother. “It’s an exciting time,” Feist said. “You certainly look forward to this day and the fact that you become a lawyer on this day. It’s especially exciting for me to see my brother go through something like

this.” The oath concluded with “I will uphold the rule of law in the interests of the citizens of Canada and of the province of Saskatchewan, so help me God” and the inductees signed a register. Snacks and beer were available after the presentation, in which was likely one of the few events during the year in which the public could drink in a local courthouse.

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Local physician named to provincial health board Staff

There will be local representation on the newlyconstituted Saskatchewan Health Authority board of directors. Dr. Janet Tootoosis of North Battleford has been named one of the 10 directors governing the new health authority. Tootoosis will be serving a three-year term. R.W. (Dick) Carter of Regina has been appointed as board chairperson. Grant Kook of Saskatoon has been named vicechairperson, and the other directors include Brenda Abrametz of Prince Albert, Marilyn Charlton of Weyburn, Judy Davis of Regina, Robert Pletch of Regina, Donald Rae of

Yorkton, Rosalena Smith of Pinehouse Lake and Tom Zurowski of Saskatoon. Health Minister Jim Reiter made the announcement of the creation of the Board of Directors on Wednesday. “It is important to our government that the Board of Directors of the new Saskatchewan Health Authority be based on competency in order to effectively guide what will be the largest organization in the province,” Reiter said. “This distinguished group of five women and five men come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, including governance, accounting, medicine, law, education,

and business. Their experience in these industries will play an integral role in guiding the transition to a single provincial health authority and achieving our goal of delivering highquality health care for the entire province.” The province says the board won’t begin governing operations until the Provincial Health Authority Act is proclaimed and the SHA officially launches. According to the province, for now the board will act in an advisory capacity to help guide the transition and prepare for operations. In this role, board members will assist in reviewing and recommending potential candidates for Chief Executive Officer.

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Union visits City Hall

Postal delivery still an issue By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The threat of losing home-delivery by Canada Post is something North Battleford doesn’t want to experience again. To that end, council heard from Marc Roy, of the Canadian Union of

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means middle class wages taken from local economies, and financial uncertainty for individuals and families.” The standing committee on government operations and estimates has since held public consultations on Canada Post, and issued 45 recommendations to be sent to federal Minister of Public Services and Procurement Judy Foote. Among the main ones are maintaining the moratorium on post office closures, maintaining the moratorium on community mailbox conversions, and studying how to transform post offices into community hubs. Roy asked council to make a motion to send a resolution to Foote calling on the federal government to accept the recommendations of the standing committee, to reinstate doorto-door delivery in those communities that lost services and to maintain the moratorium on community mailbox conversions. Mayor Bater confirmed that there is door-to-door mail delivery throughout the city, with the exception of Fairview and the new portion of Killdeer.

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A recent cheque presentation from the North Battleford Lions Club to the Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords Branch. In the photo is Jane Zielke de Montbrun, executive director of CMHA the Battlefords receiving a cheque from Bill Bowman on behalf of the North Battleford Lions club surrounded by clients of CMHA. CMHA has recently relocated into what used to be the old Lion’s Den located at the 1602 -103rd St. and is continuing to raise funds towards the renovations. The Lions Club of North Battleford has generously donated $25,000 to the efforts of the “Make Room for Mental Health” campaign. For more information or to donate, please contact Jane Zielke de Montrbun at jane.cmhanb@ sasktel.net. Photo submitted

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City agrees to sell lot for Holiday Inn By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A new Holiday Inn and Suites hotel is potentially coming to the corner of 114th Street and Pioneer Avenue. Monday night, council voted to accept an offer by

Gary Brar to sell the northwest portion of that parcel of land for an amount of $1 million. As part of the resolution, council also provided authorization to proceed with preparation of an agreement of sale. Brar is owner of Western Star Group of Hotels

based out of Carlyle, Saskatchewan, that has recently been involved with creating a chain of hotels in southeast Saskatchewan. His stated objective, according to the proposal distributed to councillors Monday night, is to “provide a brand new facility

‘Downloading’ mill rate bylaw held up at City Hall By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The last step before property taxes go out in the mail at City Hall, the mill rate and taxation bylaws, are finally before city council. But while six bylaws were before council Monday, only two of them made it through three readings and were signed and sealed: the bylaw to amend penalties on current taxes and the bylaw to establish subclasses of property. But that was it. Three other bylaws made it through two readings but failed to get the unanimous consent to go to third reading. These were the bylaws to establish mill rate factors; to authority the tax levy, minimum and base taxes and the BID levy; and for levying of the base tax for UPAR. Of note, the mill rate factors bylaw includes two separate mill rate factors this year: one being the general mill rate factor, while the other is the “provincial downloading mill rate factor” to raise an additional $400,000 in revenue to address the city’s shortfall in the wake of the provincial budget. The mill rate factors proposed are different for each class or subclass, so not everyone will be seeing the same impact to their property taxes. But the idea is to raise the additional three percent of revenue approved in the city’s budget, as well as the additional three percent on top of that from the “provincial downloading,” as the city refers to it. However, it was not smooth sailing for the mill rate factors bylaw at council Monday. During the secondreading discussion, Councillor Kelli Hawtin repeated concerns she’s raised previously about the three per cent downloading levy. In particular, she repeated concern that there had not been enough information A MEMORIAL

provided about what the alternatives would have been to raising taxes. “I don’t think we’ve been provided, or provided the public, the options of what we could do if we weren’t going to increase that,” said Hawtin. “l don’t think we have necessarily completed the process in this.” Councillor Greg Lightfoot was of the view council had “vetted this over and over,” and felt the additional three per cent was a necessity. “I don’t think we have any option,” said Lightfoot. “The provincial government has put us in this predicament.” In the end, Hawtin voted along with the rest of council for first and second reading, but voted against the unanimous consent needed to move to three readings in one meeting. Mayor Ryan Bater also decided to vote against moving to third reading that evening. The same scenario played out with the tax levy/base rate bylaw, as well as the UPAR levy bylaw. Those three will all return to council for third reading and likely passage at the next council meeting in two weeks. One other bylaw introduced Monday night included provisions that would impose a special mill rate on a new subclass, of “vacant commer-

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largely based on servicing families and providing accommodations for teams that participate in tournaments and games in town.” It also stated that the idea has been presented to a representative from Holiday Inn and “they are extremely interested in entering your market.” There were not a lot of details provided about how many rooms or amenities the hotel would have, but a pool is to be included. The sale to Brar means all of the lots on that entire parcel of land between 114th Street and Territorial Drive south of Pioneer Street are now sold. New developments already there include a strip

mall. According to director of planning and development Jennifer Niesink, the potential hotel development “fits well with what our plan for the area was.” Because of the development of the other portions of the land, a significant easement is required on the parcel Brar is purchasing. According to Niesink, the buyer is aware of it and plans to work around it. The payment terms include $10,000 with an offer to purchase, $90,000 provided with removal of due diligence conditions, and the remainder to be provided in trust to city lawyers upon removal of due diligence conditions and held

in trust until the transfer of title. This latest hotel news comes on the heels of the build of a new Comfort Inn and Suites hotel, which is currently under construction on Carlton Trail north of the Frontier Centre mall. Councillors welcomed the news of another hotel coming to the city. “It’s awesome” was the reaction from Councillor Don Buglas. Mayor Ryan Bater noted that this highlighted the need to do the master plan for the southeast quadrant, because many of the lots that were vacant “aren’t going to be vacant much longer.”

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Fun at Fairview

The City of North Battleford has been promoting the idea of getting to know your neighbours during the month of June. To that end, the Leisure Services department as well as the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Committee organized four community barbeques for the month. The idea is for residents to get to know their neighbours, as well as meet Leisure Services staff and learn more about summer programs in the community. The events have been running on Thursdays during June. The first was June 1 with a barbeque at Connaught School. The next event was at Fairview Park on June 8, above. Kinsmen Park will be on June 15 and Centennial Park on June 22. The events are free of charge. Free hot dogs, juice and cookies are available. There will be games and a bouncy house for the kids set up as well. They run from 9:30 to 7 p.m. Photos by Josh Greschner

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The Saskatchewan Abilities Council/Easter Seals Saskatchewan and Boston Pizza International have announced the 2017 Boston Pizza Day for Camp Easter Seal. This annual event, now in its fifth year, helps raise funds to send kids with disabilities to camp. On Wednesday, July 12, all Boston Pizza restaurants in Saskatchewan will feature 20 per cemt of all pizza sales, to be donated

to Camp Easter Seal. To build anticipation for Boston Pizza Day, from June 12 to July 12, Boston Pizza restaurants will also be offering Easter Seals Camp Cards. For a $2 donation, guests can write a message to Easter Seals campers and have their Camp Card displayed in restaurants across the province. The Saskatchewan Abilities Council/Easter Seals Saskatchewan and Boston Pizza hope to sur-

pass their 2016 success and raise over $23,000. Camp Easter Seal is the only barrier free, fully wheelchair accessible summer camp in the province and is located on the picturesque shores of Little Manitou Lake near Watrous. Each summer over 700 campers attend Camp Easter Seal and participate in summer adventures such as horseback riding, water skiing, themed dances, arts/crafts, camp outs and create memories that will

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Canadian Tire North Battleford held their annual Jumpstart Day on Saturday, May 27. Jumpstart is a charity that raises funds to help underprivileged youth compete in sports. The activities included a barbecue, a duck pond, face painting, popcorn, balloons from the Balloon Man, an auction and a “celebrity” pie throwing contest in which the victims were Canadian Tire’s Brett Payne as well as Nic Fransoo of Q98. Canadian Tire employees Brittni Bater and Brian Latimer, offered to shave their heads if Jumpstart Day raised more money than last year. It did, so, for the head-shaving duties, fellow employees Jason Bater and Roy Carnahan won the opportunity to be “hairdressers” for the day. Photo submitted

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Everything from rock climbing to a puppet show was avaliable to take part in or watch Sunday afternoon as the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in North Battleford hosted their annual Battlefords Family Fun Day. The free event, which has taken place each year for five years, also included carnival games, face painting and a bouncy castle for kids to take part in. As well, snow cones and popcorn were provided free of charge. Photos by Lucas Punkari

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Area well represented on Prairie Pirates By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Paul Cubbon had an interesting homecoming at Beaver Lions Stadium this past week. After being a part of the provincial champion North Battleford Midget AA Beavers last summer, the catcher returned to his home diamond as a member of the Midget AAA North West Prairie Pirates that are based out of Lloydminster. “It was really nice to come back and play in front of my fans here instead of Lloydminster’s fans,” Cubbon joked. “We didn’t get the results that we wanted against this team (the Saskatoon Giants) in both games, but it was a lot of fun to play here in a familiar surrounding. I felt pretty relaxed once I got into the batters box and I

was able to make some key hits to help out the guys.” Cubbon is one of a number of players from the region that are part of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League team. Cooper Olson and Mickenzie Sondergaard are both from Maidstone, while Damian Lantz, Tanner Huber, Dylan Bosch, Ethan Scherr, Skylar Mackie and Dillon Poschenreider all live in Unity. “It takes a little bit for everyone to get used to each other as we all come from different areas,” Lloydminster based pitcher Chase Anderson said. “After a little bit, you get to know them really well and the guys all get along well. “Getting to play here and in Unity later this year is a lot of fun. It’s a really big deal for the guys that aren’t from Lloydminster so that their friends and family can have a chance

North Battleford’s Paul Cubbon was hard at work behind the plate for the North West Prairie Pirates at Beaver Lions Stadium last Wednesday night as they took on the Saskatoon Giants. Photo by Lucas Punkari

to see them play. From my perspective, this is a really competitive league and I feel like it’s a lot of fun for the fans when they get to see this league.” With a mix of new faces and returning players, first year head coach Josh Herback-South’s main job is to make sure that everyone is

on the same page. “There’s a strong focus on mental toughness and making sure that the guys are locked in on every play in every inning,” HerbackSouth said. “In this league, especially with how good the teams are, you never know how the game is going to

unfold or how the runs are going to come across home plate. The only thing you can control is how the runs come in.” The Prairie Pirates trip to North Battleford didn’t go quite as well as they would have hoped as they lost 8-4 and 9-5 affairs to the Giants.

Heading into a doubleheader against the Regina Wolfpack Saturday in Lloydminster, the Prairie Pirates are currently mired in a seven game losing streak and sit in ninth place in the standings with a 2-11 record. “The top eight teams make it to the provincial playoffs in Estevan from July 22-24, so our goal is to make our way into that tournament,” Cubbon said. “We’re giving ourselves a chance to win most nights, but there’s some things that don’t quite go our way from time to time. We’re always competing and getting better, however, and having that opportunity to contend for a victory is all you can really ask for.” The Prairie Pirates will also be paying a visit to Unity on Wednesday, July 12 for a pair of games with the Swift Current 57’s.

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In spite of an uncooperative weather man, the 21st Annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament enjoyed another successful year. The WPMGT is known as the best seven hours on the golf course, and the enthusiasm and smiling faces this year proved it to be true.

Once again, we were sold out and 216 golfers braved the cold and the rain to honor the spirit of Wayne Pruden and to raise funds for Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. This year, funds from the Golf Tournament are to be allocated toward the purchase of a dental x-ray machine for the Operating Room at BUH. Since its beginning, this

tournament has helped to purchase close to $500,000 worth of equipment for BUH. This is thanks entirely to the loyal friends and family who continue to support this event by golfing, volunteering and businesses for sponsorship. With prizes for Accuracy, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive as well as Trivia questions, raffle prizes, door prizes and a

50/50 draw worth $1040, there were many reasons to applaud. However, the greatest applause was offered to our Spirit of Giving recipient. Every year, a recipient is chosen based upon their history of volunteerism and community support. This year the Spirit of Giving was awarded to Patti Lumsdon with heart-felt words from Jose

Pruden who expressed her undying appreciation for this remarkable lady. Congratulations to the winning team of Roger Anderson, Mike Bird, Kevin Sapp, Harris Sutherland, Whelan Arcand and Gavin Albert from SIGA and the Gold Eagle Casino, who finished the day with a score of 56. We at BUH Foundation are grateful to each per-

son present that day and to those who could be there only in spirit. Our golfers and volunteers have done us proud, as without them this day would not be possible. The 2018 WPMGT will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018. Registration for next year’s tournament can be booked by calling 306446-6652.

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The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Association is proud to announce the induction of the community of Mervin on Saturday, Aug. 19. Baseball began in Mervin in 1913 and continues to the present day. One of the first teams was coached by Bill McCrae with players Al Toevs [Taves], Jack McDiarmid, Herb, Bill and Jack Wilkinson, Norman Stewart, Archie Wilson, Sandy Cousins, Van Amber, Stuff Prosser, Glen Stewart, Con Wouters, Joe McMurphy, Ed Kirkpatrick and his brother John, who went on to play collegiate ball. Walter Lockhart coached a Mervin Junior team that played in a Senior League. Players included Gordon Haug, Royce Hill, Exley Farren, Oscar Tesch, Calvin Saunders, Einar Jorgenson, Allan Macnab, Lawrence Sloan, Lyle Kirkpatrick and Albert Sandwick. The Highway 55 Team consisted of Jackie Woods, Gordon Starnes, Dale Hunter, Bob Pylypow, Albert Sandwick, Henry Wooff, Ken Simkins, Lyle Kirkpatrick, Bob and

Bruce Taves, Lawrence Sloan, Bud Smith, Harry Dmytryshyn, Terrac Hawryliw, Lee Wildman, Bruce Gordon, Don McKenzie and Oscar Tesch. This team played at provincials and tournaments. The Mervin Legionnaires Juvenile Team won their league championship from 1951 to 1955. Minor baseball in the area got underway in 1965. Both John Kirkpatrick and Oscar Tesch were inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame for their contribution to our rich Saskatchewan baseball history in 1991 and 1998 respectively. Mervin enjoyed very entertaining baseball over the years with many of the teams competing in the Northern and Provincial playoffs, In 1975, Mervin won the provincial Juvenile title and went on to compete in the Western Canada finals in Weyburn. Some of the players from that team were invited to play with the Edam Midget team at an international baseball tournament in Trail, B.C., in 1974 and 1975. Also, in 1978, a team consisting of players from Mervin, Turtleford and Edam travelled to Montre-

al to compete in a Bantam tournament. The Mervin Flyers Senior Team was started in 1974 and was one of the original teams in the North Saskatchewan Baseball League formed that year, They won the provincial title in 1987 with players Glen Simkins, Blake Johnson, Doug Milne, Sever Rose, Murray Gordon, Clint Marsh, Kobie King, Jim Currie, Michael McNinch, Dean Pylypow, Blaine MacDonald and Lee Taves. They still play in the NSRBL to this day. In 1973 the Mervin Recreation Board purchased a parcel of land and built a brand new ball park. In 2001, the old ball park was rebuilt, featuring a 16 foot high right and rightcenter home run fence, new sound booth and fresh paint, making it one of the most attractive ball parks in the province. All this would not have been possible without the support of the people from around the area. The mothers spent hours sewing uniforms, scorekeeping and managing the booth as part of raising money. The fathers gave of their time coaching, managing, umpiring and caring for the ball diamond.

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Local volleyball players to compete at national event By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Two members of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings volleyball program will get a chance to compete on a national stage next month. Jolene Cook and Abby Neufeld have both been selected to play for the Saskatchewan Under 15 girls’ team and will compete at the National Team Challenge Cup in Richmond, B.C. from July 19-23. “There’s only been a handful of girls from here that have gone in the past 25 years,” Vikings coach Jana Friedenstab said. “It’s very rare to have kids from the smaller communities like this one make that team. There’s been a few girls from the Waldheim area that have gone in recent years, but for the

most part it’s a Regina and Saskatoon based team.” Cook and Neufeld worked their way through a lengthy tryout process to make the final roster, which started off with 95 players at a Sask Cup tournament earlier this season. “With only 12 girls on the team, it’s very competitive,” Friedenstab said. “I always tell my players when they go into a situation like that to do something that makes them stand out, because it’s so easy to get lost in the mix with so many kids. “They certainly did all the way through the final camp in May. Jolene has a great jumping ability that allows her to hit the ball well, and Abby’s the tallest kid there and that’s something you’ll be looking for at a tournament like this. They are also aggressive on the court and they

communicate well, which I think allowed them to have good tryouts.” The provincial team, which Friedenstab will be joining as part of the coaching staff, will be training at Briercrest College in Caronport for most of July before making their way to British Columbia. “It’ll be a good development weekend and a learning experience for the girls on the team,” Friedenstab said. “It’s a little bit of a younger squad compared to Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, who are usually the favourites. “It can be a little intimidating at time to go up against those top teams in the country, but our Saskatchewan teams have done well there in the past. We’d like to get the program back on track a little bit and have a chance to compete for a medal.”

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Ann Ziegler regularly watches Question Period on weekday mornings, but for her 90th birthday, her family took her to see one of the stars of the show: Battlefords-Lloydminster’s MP Gerry Ritz. “Mr. Ritz was very interesting to talk to,” Ziegler told the Regional Optimist recently. For six days in May, Ziegler, along with her daughter-in-law Susan Hines, Hines’ sister Debra Hines, and Connie Olson, took a trip to Ottawa to experience the nation’s capital. “When I turned 90, my family asked me what I wanted to do that I hadn’t done before,” Ziegler said. “I don’t know why it came into my head but I thought Ottawa.” Ziegler’s trip included a 20-minute visit with Ritz in the minister’s office at the House of Commons. Ritz’s tenure as the Conservative Party’s Minister of Agriculture was marked by notoriety as he dealt with a listeria outbreak in Ontario in 2008 and public backlash for comments he made. He was also in charge of the largest beef recall in Canadian history after e. coli was found in Brooks, Alta., in 2012. Ritz nevertheless remains popular in his constituency, having earned 61 per cent of his riding’s votes in the 2015 federal election. Ziegler said Ritz was “very personable.” They talked about the challenges western farmers face, as well as the new Liberal Minister of Ag-

riculture Laurence MacAuley, whose riding is in Prince Edward Island. Ritz expressed concern that MacAuley might lack of knowledge of the issues affecting western farmers. Ziegler was also in attendance for Question Period. Ziegler said Ritz encouraged considering the multiple perspectives that house members brought up. Ziegler said the highlight of her Ottawa trip was seeing the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica on Sussex Drive, across the Rideau Canal and a few blocks away from Parliament Hill. The cathedral was built in the mid-1800s and desig-

nated a National Historic Site in 1990. Ziegler also met Archbishop Terrance Prendergast, who presides over the Archdiocese of Ottawa. Ziegler said May in Ottawa is beautiful, and Susan took a photo of Ziegler in Commissioner’s Park, which hosts the world’s largest tulip festival. No trip would be complete without spending a few bucks. “We went shopping of course,” Ziegler said. For future birthday plans, Ziegler said she’d like to visit the Maritime provinces, “anywhere down east really.”

Ann Ziegler and Gerry Ritz at the MP’s office in Ottawa. Submitted by Susan Hines.

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Assyrian film producer and film crew visit N.B. On Wednesday, May 3, City Archivist Tammy Donahue Buziak phoned me to tell me that a film producer in Toronto wanted to meet me. Really. I couldn’t imagine why. It was because I’ve done research and written on the Assyrian pioneers who migrated here from Persia (Iran and Turkey) in 1903 and 1906. I determined later that he was more interested in meeting and interviewing some descendants of the Assyrian settlers. At 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12, Tammy and I met with producer Aneki Nissan and his film crew, all of whom were of Assyrian ancestry except for the video and sound man, Dmitry Burenok from St. Petersburg, Russia (apparently he was the top cinematographer in Canada). He spoke with a thick Russian accent but he was easily understood and we got along famously. Fadi Dawood disclosed that he had a Ph.D in Assyrian history. So we were able to compare notes on history and university life. We had a great discussion. Aneki and I had a nice chat but no commitments were made. As I said, it seemed clear to me that the primary reason for Aneki’s and his crew’s visit to the Battlefords was to document the Assyrian history of this region. So a full length documentary on Assyrian settlement in the Battlefords and Canada (Assyrians also settled in Montreal, Thunder Bay, St. Catherine’s and other places in Canada) is in the making. Aneki got most of his information from videotaped interviews with Margaret Beach (a descendent of the first Assyrian settlers in the area) and Don Backus. Lunchtime. My van was the lead vehicle. Don and

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Margaret rode with me and the rest followed in a rented car. Our new friends were interested in First Nations cuisine, so we went to the Kihiw Restaurant at the Gold Eagle Casino. The buffalo burgers were great and Aneki and his crew were impressed. They were even more impressed when Don picked up the check. Our next stop was at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on 13th Avenue and 98th Street. Actually, it was more than a stop. The film crew videotaped all of the stained glass windows (south, north, east sides) dedicated to the Assyrian settlers. Add to that, Margaret’s and Don’s commentary and it took about two hours. Next we visited Don Backus’ and Margaret Beach’s childhood family homes on 104th Street. The

group did a walkabout, pictures were taken and we headed for the North Battleford graveyard. We spent all of our time in the old section of the graveyard on the east side. The pioneer Assyrian graves, and the graves of Assyrians who died since, are located throughout the length and breadth of the cemetery. It seems to me that Don and Margaret found them all and the film crew got all of them on tape. Aneki had many questions, and Don and Margaret had most of the answers. When the graveyard tour came to an end, the day was over. Our Assyrian friends thanked us profusely. We said our goodbyes and departed (we thought that the entire day had been extraordinary). But it wasn’t a final goodbye. The next day, May 13, Margaret and the film crew drove to Warman on the occasion of Margaret’s daughter’s (Cathy) birthday celebration. Margaret and her family were interviewed. Then Akeni and his group drove back to North Battleford to interview Chris Odishaw, David George and Tim Yonan. Margaret made note of the fact that Aneki did not start from scratch when he arrived in North Battleford. He already had some information on the Assyrians’ 100th anniversary celebrations in 2003. He

Dmitry Burenok (cinematographer), Rommel Shamoun, Tammy Donahue Buziak (archivist), Don Backus, Margaret Beach, Aneki Nissan (producer), Fadi Dawood and Richard Heibert. Photo submitted

must have got it from the website. And interestingly, the project was originally to document Canadian Assyrians service in the two great global conflicts. For

example, Joe Backus was killed in World War II. He was only in his twenties. So, it seems that Aneki’s initiative will likely be a comprehensive ac-

count of Assyrian history in Canada. We can all look forward to a wonderful television documentary on Assyrians in our great nation.

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Fellow students take the stage at Hall of Fame

Kennedy Mielke, Becky Krentz and Kira Vlietstra, representing the AcAngelia Maglabe, Anne Clark, Dalyce Epp and McKayla Gaboury from the Spiritwood tivate committee at Unity Composite High School, take turns at the poHigh School Green Team, one of two student group guest speakers at the 2017 Living Sky dium as one of two student group guest speakers at the LSSD Student School Division Student Hall of Fame celebration. Photos by Helena Long Hall of Fame celebration June 8 at Battleford.

By Helena Long In front of some 850 Living Sky School Division students, parents, teachers and staff members, four students from Spiritwood High School and three from Unity Composite High School took on the guest speaker role at LSSD’s annual Student Hall of Fame celebrations. Superintendent Jim Shevchuk said that any number of schools could have presented; the two chosen were “just two shining examples.” Spiritwood students McKayla Gaboury, Anne Clark, Dalyce Epp and Angelia Maglabe, shared some of the ways their school’s Green Team makes a difference. Within the school, the team of ap-

proximately 30 students and staff focus on promoting respect, responsibility and safety. After members attended We Day a couple of years ago, the team expanded to help individuals not only in the school but in their community and province. Each student gave at least one example of a project the group organized to benefit others, ranging from trips to serve meals and do laundry at The Lighthouse, an emergency shelter in North Battleford, to working within the school to eliminate racism, bullying and homophobia. The Green Team organized a day of in-school workshops, such as yoga, painting, meditation and more – to give students tools for handling anxiety.

In December, they collected toys, books and other items from their community and delivered them to Saskatoon a week before Christmas. The girls also spoke about the personal benefits derived from being involved with the Green Team, including an increase in self-confidence – a trait on display as they stood on stage and shared their experiences with the capacity crowd at the Battleford arena. Living Sky superintendent Tonya Lehman presented the four guest speakers from Spiritwood High School with gifts after their presentation, saying, “Ladies, you are a shining star in our future.” Shevchuk introduced the second set of guest

speakers – Kira Vlietstra, Becky Krentz and Kennedy Mielke from the Unity school’s Activate Team. The 12 students on the UCHS Activate committee work to encourage a sense of belonging and inclusion in the school, and for the last two years have also hosted a contest encouraging other schools across the province to “activate” positive behaviours and choices. Again, each Unity student took a turn at the microphone. They also had a Powerpoint presentation with highlights of some of the projects they had carried out at their own school. The Powerpoint included video, several of which can be seen on their own website, https:// activatedotuchs.wordpress.

com/. Random acts of kindness are one focus of the Activate group at Unity, including paying other people compliments on social media such as Twitter and Instagram. A video showed the smiles on peoples’ faces as they became the recipients of RAKs. The video’s backtrack was Selena Gomez’s Kill Em With Kindness. The video also showed students taking the Activate pledge: “I hereby pledge from this day forward to always try my best to include, respect and be kind to those around me. I will accept that we all have differences – but also realize we have more similarities and I will work with those around me to come together as one.”

The UCHS Activate committee, for two years now, has expanded their program to encourage students from other schools anywhere in the province to create an Activate project. The projects can also become a school assignment, with examples of applicable classes and outcomes on their website. Kira concluded their presentation by encouraging participation in their contest, saying, “Bring activate into your school to promote inclusivity and kindness.” Shevchuk said the three speakers and the UCHS Activate committee “truly understand leadership and their school community, their wider community and our division is better for them.”

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CPTED on… Block Parties By Devin MacAulay

they provide a method for neighbours to get together and interact. I can tell that sometimes my answer appears to be too simplistic, which often leads to the inevitable question of why promote block parties then? There must be other methods that could be promoted to achieve the same results. This is true – block parties are not the only way for you to get to know your neighbours. In fact, getting to know your neighbour could be as simple as walking down the street and striking up conversations. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be common practice. To provide a bit of information on what exactly CPTED is – CPTED can

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be succinctly broken down into two distinct areas of thought. The first generation CPTED principles are focused on reducing the opportunity for crime to exist through the physical modification of public and private space. The second generation CPTED principles promote the idea of community and neighbourliness to help prevent crime. It’s the second-generation principles that are the focal point of initiatives such as supporting block parties. One of the key areas in the second generation is “social cohesion,” which essentially speaks to establishing and supporting relationships between residents and forming the social glue that keeps a

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Once you know your neighbours it begins to pay dividends almost immediately. When a neighbour knows you, they are far more likely to keep an eye on your property and alert the authorities if they see anything that is suspicious; which becomes particularly important if you’re someone who travels often. In return, you provide the same courtesies to them, making your neighbourhood safer, and more pleasant to live in. We live in a digital world that tends to place more emphasis on creating and maintaining relationships with people online, as opposed to interacting face-to-face with those in the world around you.

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First Nations singer Crystal Shawanda played at the Dekker Centre last Thursday. Having started as a country singer, Shawanda showcased her repertoire which includes blues, soul and rock music. She signed autographs and took photos with fans after the show. Prior to the show, local rapper Yung-C entertained in the foyer. Photos by Josh Greschner

Empty Stocking Fund looks back on busy 2016-17 By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The need for the work of the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund shows no sign of easing off. Last year was another active one for the organization, as outlined at their annual report and dinner Wednesday night at the Western Development Museum. The organization distributes food and Christmas gift hampers to struggling families during the Christmas season. It operates a year-round food bank under the name Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre, which distributes food Monday

to Friday between 10 a.m. and noon from their location at 1171-101st Street. At their AGM on Wednesday last week, executive director Erin Katerynych provided a report outlining the activities of the organization during the 2016-17 fiscal year ending Feb. 28, which noted increases in the amount of hampers and people served. During the fiscal year the food bank gave out an average 624 hampers per month for an 18 per cent increase over last year, and served on average 1,944 people per month for a 15 per cent increase. Just under half of them are children 17 and under.

This is the highest amount of people seen accessing the Food Bank since its inception, according to the report. It was also a heavy year of activity by the volunteers: a total of 2,805 volunteer hours were devoted to the food bank with 600 hours for special events. The value of food donated and given out by the food bank last year was $608,309.54, representing a 13 per cent increase. This includes $40,915 for their Food for Kids program and $40,537.50 to other agencies. Those include The Lighthouse, Cornerstone Soup Kitchen, Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, Living Faith

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Chapel, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Hope Mennonite Closet and the Battlefords Humane Society. They also contributed to breakfast and lunch programs at Lawrence School, St. Vital School, Central School, Bready School, McKitrick School and Poundmaker School. But Katerynych said she is a little concerned they may end up having to give the schools more, because, with the budget cuts, “they have had their nutrition budget slashed, so I’m expecting to hand out a lot more to the schools this upcoming year,” she said. They also assist the Boys and Girls Club and Concern for Youth, providing food for special projects throughout the year. The Christmas Empty Stocking Fund campaign was another active one with 1,526 people helped, 789 of them children. A total of 442 hampers were distributed and that is a

seven per cent increase. The organization remains active in programs including Coats for Kids, where 90 coats and over 100 winter accessories were given out, Milk for Kids, and Food for Kids, where 110 weekend food bags are distributed to children in food-insecure households. They are again partnering with the City of North Battleford’s Parks and Recreation department for the After the Bell program distributing bags of food to children who use the supervised parks program. They also have helped with income tax return preparations, and their food bank also is one of two Fine Options/Community Service agencies in the Battlefords which helps place clients who have to do community service or are working off fines. A total of 126 individuals were placed there in 2016, but with the cuts to the fine op-

tion program that number will likely drop, she said. The organization also provides a work placement for Prairie Employment, and volunteer opportunities for various schools throughout the year are available. Those students would come in on one day a week and help make the food hampers. The budget for the organization was also approved, with revenue at $216,250 and expenses at $215,530. Chair Al Huckabay noted the importance of the food bank to the community and the people it serves. “People need a hand up, not merely a handout. And that’s what we want to be as a food bank. We’re not merely looking to just give handouts. We are looking to give people a hand up in life. So the Battlefords Food and Resource Centre is there for people when they need this hand up in life.”

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Medstead hosts elementary track and field By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

On June 7, under a gleaming sun and bursting foliage, Medstead School proudly hosted approximately 400 kindergarten through Grade 6 students. Kids from Medstead and surrounding communities gathered for the annual elementary track and field event. This is a recurring occasion that has made its community proud for well over a decade. The event brought not only the Medstead School and community together, but the entire occasion was assisted by numerous parent volunteers from Leoville, Spiritwood and Medstead. Transport from the guest schools arrived at 9:45 a.m. and the exciting events began shortly thereafter.

edstead News The children were split between the kindergarten to Grade 3 youngsters and the slightly older Grade 4-6 students, wherein each had seven events in which to partake. The high school students from Medstead School were a huge part of facilitating the events. These young leaders worked a variety of tasks, from helping run the individual events themselves, to handing out ribbons after each competition, marking the success of smiling winners of the day. There was a broad range of events for all of the children including ball throws,

one for distance and a separate contest for accuracy. There were 60 meter and 100 meter sprints and long jump from both running and standing. Even more events included skipping, high jump, a shuttle run, and a marble in spoon race. The day also touted longer distance runs for the older elementary students, Grades 4-6. The event was primarily organized by Stacy Hill, teacher at Medstead School. Hill noted that the event would not have been possible without the massive support of the engaged educational assistants at the school, including Patti Edwards, Brenda Robertson, Arin Waters and Lynn Moore. The event boasted a canteen which ran throughout the event, providing re-

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freshments to the hungry participants and helpers during the day. The canteen was run by teacher, Annette Benson. Proceeds from the eatery all go toward the famous Medstead Bus to Swim program, and other student activities.

Hill wishes to give a massive shout-out to the high school students of Medstead Central School, stating, “Everyone came out to help and support the younger kids.” The essence of Medstead lies in its community

spirit and involvement. This is largely perpetuated by the inclusive nature of the proud Mustang spirit of the village’s school, whose culture is displayed during events such as this, helping keep the town vibrant and exciting.

Tenants enjoying time in the local garden plot By Thelma Kendall Correspondent

It’s June. Isn’t it great to see the green grass again and the trees out in leaf now. A few of the tenants here are busy doing some gardening over in their plots back of Tower I. It’s nice to get a start on some fresh vegetables again. The rest of us are out walking and enjoying the fresh air. The lilacs are out in full bloom now and so beautiful. The perfume beats all, I think. In the meantime I believe the “Moms” here were treated royally by their families on Mother’s Day. Anna Storgard enjoyed a lovely meal with her grandchildren here in North Battleford. Wanda Walker was picked up by her brother

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Edith Dirkson attended her granddaughter’s graduation in Edmonton. That would be a special occasion, Edith. Shirley Tebay said on Mother’s Day three of her sons and daughters-in-law took her for a drive and then enjoyed a Chinese supper. Just so nice to get together like that, Shirley. Ida Baker said she and her family had a few sad months lately. Her sister was laid to rest in Saskatoon on March 3 and then on May 2 her brother passed away and they had a funeral for him in Biggar. Our deepest sympathy goes to you and yours, Ida. On the happier side, her daughter and niece came out from Saskatoon on Mother’s Day. They took her to the Country Cuisine for dinner and gave

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attended the graduation exercise when Saigen walked in wearing a beautiful two-piece gown of blue/ green with the rest of 149 fellow graduates. Saigen then received her diploma. Pictures next with all the relatives that could make it and then to a delicious supper at her Grandpa Rick’s house. I received beautiful bouquets of flowers from my sons, one from Saskatoon and the other from

Flin Flon. Then I had a lovely Mother’s Day with my daughter here in North Battleford. On May 31, the “Mothers” catered for us a delicious Lasagna supper. It consisted of salad, garlic toast and a very tasty cheesecake dessert. We are always so glad to have them come with excellent meals. Get well wishes go out to all those tenants that are convalescing now.

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By MCS Staff There is great excitement in the Grade 2/3 classroom. The Painted Lady butterflies have emerged from their cocoons as full butterflies. They will remain in their containers for a few days and then will be released into the wild. The high school athletes who attended track and field certainly had interesting weather to contend with this year. During the district meet, there were strong winds, rain and a very threatening looking sky on the Thursday, so the meet ended early. When the six athletes and their coaches went to the provincial meet, they were pelted with a hailstorm. They tried to seek shelter, but they were on an open track, so it was difficult. Luckily, everyone was safe and able to finish their events. Jenna Fouhy placed eighth in the junior girls shot put and fourth in the discus. She received a ribbon in both events. Kassidy Menzies competed in the hurdles. There was a

lot of competition in this event and Kassidy did not advance to the semi-finals. Kassidy also competed in the long jump. Ashton Harris placed seventh in the four-event quad, and won a bronze medal with the Battle West junior boys 4 X 100 relay team. James Armistead finished 10th in the long jump, 11th in triple jump and fourth with the Battle West Midget Boys relay team. Kiera Amson finished in eighth spot in her four-event quad and competed in the senior girls 4 X 100 Battle West relay team. Dakota Warkentine placed ninth in the midget boys shot put. Any athlete who finished in the top eight was awarded a ribbon or medal during the podium ceremony. Thanks to Ryan and Krista Nickell for attending the two days of provincial competition with the athletes in Saskatoon. Carter, Grade 2, and Seth, Grade 5, McIntosh are both members of the Lashburn 4-H beef club. They recently attended their 4-H Achievement Day in Lloydminster. Carter won a sweater for finishing first in the steer judging competition. He placed second in several of the other judging areas. Seth was awarded a silver

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Cribbage was played Monday, May 15, with high score going to Jean Hartman and low to Denise Newton, who also provided lunch. Bingo was played Wednesday, May 17, with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern doing the calling, who also provided lunch. Cribbage was played Monday, May 22, with high score going to Bev Stewart and low to Jean Hartman. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz. Bingo was played

May 24 with Joan Smith and Bev Stewart doing the calling. The loonie pot was kept over to next week as there were a number of winners. Lunch was provided by Joan Smith and Shannon Rudd. May 29, cribbage was played with high score going to Ruth Enright and low to Bev Stewart. Casino rummy was played with the winner being Joan Smith. Lunch was provided by Jean Hartman and Joan and Shannon Smith. Bingo was played May 31 with Joan Smith and Bev Stewart doing the calling. The monthly meeting was held June 2 with President Shannon Smith presiding. The date was set for the May, June and July potluck birthday luncheon to be held at

noon on June 14. There will be no meetings in July and August and the time and day will be changed in September. It will be held on the second Wednesday on Sept. 13 following the regular Wednesday bingo about 3 to 3:15 p.m. There will be no lunch as there will be lunch at the bingo. Cards and some type of bingo will continue through July and August for those who wish to attend at 2 p.m. for July and August. Lunch followed, supplied by Bev Stewart. Bingo was played Wednesday, June 2 with Joan Smith and Bev Stewart doing the calling. Two weeks in a row the loonie pot was won by over five people, so was left to the next week. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Harmel.

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Radisson Royal Purple ladies held a barbecue supper meeting June 5 at the home of Tina and John Hessell with five members– Tian Hessell, Roberta Harris, Linda Yuskiw, Audrey Baker and L. Olinyk – and two special ladies, Colleen Nelson and Terry King, who always help out at functions, on hand to enjoy the time together (Eileen Fountain often helps but was unable to be there). The Lodge had sold 13 books of Charity Appeal tickets for the Sask

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homesteading parents. He enjoyed gardening, birdwatching and fishing until his death in 2013. He established this scholarship as a legacy to his belief in the value of education. BDCF invests donations and provides grants from annual income on the fund. Community foundations across Canada create endowment funds that will provide annual income to meet needs in the community. Battlefords and District Community Foundation currently holds 22 funds that contribute to a range of interests from the arts and health care to post-secondary scholarships and recreation. BDCF distributed over $35,000 in community grants and scholarships last year. The foundation website at www.bdcf.ca has complete information.

The 2017 scholarships from the Peter Lewchko Fund with Battlefords and District Community Foundation (BDCF) were announced recently. Michael Bjerkness of North Battleford and Keisha Senum of Spiritwood will each receive $3,500 to help with their post-secondary school expenses. Bjerkness is taking year two of a power engineering course at Lakeland College in Lloydminster. Senum will be entering her first year of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. Peter Lewochko’s profession was farming but he was a life-long learner with a range of hobbies. He was born in Poland and came to Battleford with his

Lodge had sent donations of $50 each to Borden and Maymont Schools and also to Camp Easter Seal. The Lodge does not meet again until September. On June 7, the ladies hosted a Strawberry Tea at the Radisson Goodrich Centre, with 21 from Borden and Radisson enjoying strawberry shortcake and beverages. They also listened to Jackie Meister play the piano, played a few games of bingo and had a sing-song, then everyone went home with a door prize. At the Borden Lions meeting June 6, Sharon Assman presented the Lion’s $500 scholarship to Paige Yellowlees of Langham, who has completed two years of Bachelor of Arts and plans to take English honours and become a librarian, then complete her Masters at the University of Alberta. Donations of $315 plus $215 in individual donations had been given to the Lions Foundation Dog Guides Ride on June 3. Fifty dollars was donated to the Borden School awards night and $150 was donated to the Beautiful Borden committee for the flower barrels around town. From the Mother’s Day Brunch, $500 was sent in to the

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Cavalcade for Diabetes. The Lions Club is catering to the Borden Co-op supper June 14. June 7 was the 100th anniversary of Lions international. The Borden Community Centre was nicely decorated for Borden’s graduation with yellow and gray panels on the sides draping from the ceiling to the centre, hanging white light globes and a stage backdrop of white sheer drapes with mini lights. The grads entered under the decorated archway. On the south wall was a photo gallery and on the north wall the theme was set on the yellow panels – Don’t Stress, Do Your Best, Forget the Rest. Emcees were 2016 Grads Graham Sargent and MacKenzie Piprell, who welcomed everyone. O Canada was sung, then Principal Mitch Luiten introduced each grad and escort and gave a brief school history of each one as they entered and walked up on stage – Krysta Haley Bueckert escorted by Jeffery Massie, Celeste Michelle Lumgair with escort Dylan Tracksell, Brett Adam Reiter with Danika Pidwerbesky as his escort and Sarah

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selves, be honest with yourselves, be full of integrity, be a person easy to trust, don’t be afraid to make mistakes as we learn from our failures, he said. He gave examples of famous people who didn’t have it easy to start with. He told them to learn how to deal with stress, laugh at yourself, get along with people, avoid foolish arguments and always be thankful for what you have. Clayton Wiebe then had a slide show presentation of each of the grads, which was set to music. Mitch Luiten handed out scrolls to each grad and escort as they walked out of the hall during the recessional. The chairs were then re-arranged , the DJ played music and each grad came in and handed yellow roses to moms, grandparents or those who had helped them get to this stage of their life. The dance began with grads and their parents, then escorts and was soon open to everyone to dance before lunch served by the Grade 11 class.

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Spring seeding seems to be ahead of last year By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Sympathy goes goes out to the Plum families of Battleford on the recent passing of Minnie Plum on May 27. A memorial service was held at the Battleford United Church on June 9. Burial is at the Rockhaven Cemetery. Minnie was 96 years old. Minnie Plum was a very busy lady and dedicated to many community happenings. Her husband Ron Plum passed away two years ago. They were both very musical and spent over 25 years being involved at the North Battleford Western Develop-

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for the public to tour and watch. They also honoured the many fallen soldiers from the past years. The North Saskatchewan River is on a rise. Warmer weather, rainfall and melting snow in the mountain areas of Alberta have been a help to make the river rise. The seeding of crops is pretty well all complete, with this time of June a little ahead of last year’s seeding season. All the different crops are off to a good start of a growing season. The crops could stand a good soaking rainfall to help them along.

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How on earth did it get to be the middle of June already? It seems like we were just anticipating spring and we are already almost at the official first day of summer. Enjoy the weather, even though it includes the massive amount of mosquitoes. A big congratulations goes out to our nephew Spencer Cave who convocated from the University of Saskatchewan with an engineering degree as well as our daughter, Shelby, who convocated June 9 from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Close in age while they were growing up, it was a proud moment to see them both complete their degrees after all of their hard work. And, of course, anyone who has seen a child convocate knows the immense pride felt in their accomplishment. The town will be FULL of action this weekend as 36 teams pull into town for the playoff weekend of Girls Prairie Softball League (GPLS) featuring teams in U12, U14, U16 and U18 divisions. More than 100 RV’s are booked into town as well as hotels are all full so let’s show our

nity News community welcome to all of these guests and showcase all of the great things about our community. At UCHS, now that provincial track and field was completed last weekend, this ends the sports seasons for this year and congratulations to Thomas Ward and Tyrell Kuhn for their bronze medals. This week was awards season as UCHS held their own awards night on June 6, while students also attended the Living Sky School Division Hall of Fame Awards dinner on June 8. The last days of classes are June 22 with exam week following June 23 to 28 inclusive. Report cards will be picked up June 29 and the school year will be capped off with graduation ceremonies at 10 a.m. in the senior gym on June 30. These next few weeks will be full of late nights for teachers preparing and marking exams and report cards as well as students studying for finals and grads preparing for their upcoming graduation ceremonies. Unity Public School

Alyssa Weiniger, former UCHS student, is inducted into the UCHS Hall of Honor for her athletic achievements with the Team Canada Rowing program.

enjoyed the new faces of UCHS Grade 9 students who were in action at UPS for “Take your Kids to Work” day held on May 31. The school was also very glad they switched their track and field dates and had such a beautiful day to host this fun event on May 29. Students at St. Peter’s school are now in winding down mode as well with field trips a regular part of the weeks. Kindergarten celebrations are upcoming as well as the school’s yearend celebrations that will bid farewell to the Grade 6 class who will be migrating to UCHS in the fall. As ball season keeps rolling, teams are in the final legs of getting their teams prepared for upcoming provincial playdowns taking place throughout July. You can check out the action every night at the diamonds that includes softball, baseball, Cardinals senior mens as well as Friday night slo-pitch. The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre didn’t have the opening date it was hoping for as a setback has delayed swim season a little. Please stay tuned to posters and the town and UCU Aquatic Facebook pages for all the latest up-

dates. And be patient with the process as everyone is doing the very best they can to manage this inconvenient delay. If you’re a golfer you may want to check out their new Facebook page for their fee schedule and all of the other things you may want to know before you go. The museum is up and running and what they need are A) visitors and B) volunteers to help maintain the grounds and buildings. The museum is collaborating with other groups to plan the July 1 Canada 150 celebrations at the Unity museum so stay tuned for all the details on this event. Coffee row folks continue to love the speculation on events to come and reviewing those events in our community that have already taken place; thankful for those who choose

Courtney Smith earns the 3 Beliefs Award at UCHS awards ceremony held June 6. Photos by Sherri Solomko

Mary Ann Gaetz presents the 2017 Citizen of the Year award to Si Campbell. The Citizen of the Year plaque awarded to him at the Western Days Friday night dinner June 2. Campbell was visibly moved by the honour as he thanked the crowd for this recognition of his contributions to the community. Photo by Helena Long

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The Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site located south of Blaine Lake will be honouring Canada’s 150th Birthday with free admission on its July 1 themed season opening date. The 2017 theme of War and Peace is appropriately titled as it not only captures the historic relevance of Canada but also of the Russian immigrants who escaped to Canada in 1899. Brenda Cheveldayoff, site owner and organizer, continues to express her appreciation to the many individuals that assisted her over the years to realize the historical significance of the area. The seasonal theme on the life and times of Leo Tolstoy focuses on his personal involvement in the Russian immigrant move-

ment and support of the Doukhbors in their plight for peace. Guests of the Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site are greeted by volunteers adorned in period costume capturing and drawing the crowd into the atmosphere of the era. Rick Choppe has the honour of acting as Leo Tolstoy. The guided tour commences atop the North Saskatchewan riverbank. Actors read either historic documentation or relevant script in an attempt to draw the visitors back in time. Cheveldayoff continues the tour by guiding the visitors down the path to the spring where a volunteer demonstrates washing clothes with spring water and lye soap. Members from the group are often asked to partake in the wash, giving them a hands-on perspective of what it was like to

perform daily tasks at that time. The tour continues to the site of the dugout house where Cheveldayoff explains the relevance of the site and the artifacts that were found during the previous and ongoing archeological excavations. Visitors will then be guided back up the bank to participate in the plough pulling event. Twelve people volunteer to demonstrate pulling while one person guides the plough. “It is important to share these ancestral events with other cultures,” explained Cheveldayoff. “It adds clarity by providing an opportunity for questions to be answered.” One of the big misconceptions identified is that the women were forced to pull the plough as a means of punishment. This is not true, but rather, the women devised the system to assist

Visitors to the Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site may find themselves taking part in a plough pulling event. Regional Optimist file photo

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The National Film Board of Canada is reaching out to film and digital creators across Saskatchewan with an interest in short documentary storytelling with a call for submissions for Doc Lab Saskatchewan (#DocLabSK). Coming this fall, this new NFB emerging filmmaker program for short non-fiction was announced May 26 at the Yorkton Film Festival. Driven by the NFB’s North West Studio and a Saskatchewan production and mentorship team, Doc Lab Saskatchewan will bring three emerging creators into a professional production environment to write, shoot, and edit their short documentary ideas. One winner from Saskatoon, one from Regina, and one from rural Saskatchewan will be selected following the call for proposals, which runs from now until Friday, July 14, 2017. The three completed films will be launched in November 2017. The NFB is partnering with Creative Saskatchewan, Paved Arts

in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative in Regina on Doc Lab Saskatchewan. The NFB producer for Doc Lab Saskatchewan is Jon Montes, who joined the NFB’s North West Studio just over a year ago, with a focus on documentary film production across Saskatchewan. “I’m really excited about what this means for directors across the province. Doc Lab Sask-

atchewan is right in line with other NFB emerging creator programs which have kickstarted the careers of a lot of great filmmakers. So I’m looking forward to reading some terrific applications and seeing them come to life,” said Montes. Between Sept. 4 and Nov. 17, 2017, each filmmaker will complete a 5–7 minute documentary, working closely with an NFB production team and

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Hey Dad hope you enjoyed your flying lessons from Andie. Hey Andie hope you taught Dad to fly as well as he taught you to drive. Hope you are getting along with one another. Sam is still a bed hog, now Munchie is too, so I should have kept the queen sized bed. Things are going well here, love you, miss you both very much. Thank you for your help. Love Mom Sam & Munchie

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OBITUARIES GIANNOULIS: On Saturday, June 3, 2017, Elias Anastasios Giannoulis passed away after a long but courageous battle with depression at the age of 22. Elias was born on December 5, 1994, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He was the youngest of three siblings. Elias was a natural athlete and excelled at every sport he played, including hockey, soccer and cross country. Elias was a defenceman in hockey and was selected by his coaches and teammates to be the captain of several of his teams. A quiet leader, Elias chose to lead by example rather than by words. Elias was the kind of player who would take the puck from one end of the ice to the other and instead of taking a shot on net, he would wait for another teammate to arrive and pass the puck to that teammate so that they could score a goal instead of him. He always had more assists than goals and it would be rare to see Elias ever put his stick in the air when he scored a goal. Elias took his defensive style from hockey and applied it to soccer. He would literally lie down on the field and block a soccer ball shot like he would a slapshot in hockey which always drew laughs from his teammates. One of Elias’ favourite activities was running cross country. He won too many races to count but he was humble about it and would wait at the finish line to congratulate his competitors. Elias had a good sense of humour as he ran one race in a pair of Crocs and another in a pair of jeans and skateboard shoes. Running was a passion of Elias’ so he decided to take it one step further and became a marathon runner. Elias ran several marathons and was a pro at them, just like everything else in life. Elias briefly attended the University of Saskatchewan but soon realized that university wasn’t for him. Being the caring person that he was, Elias decided that he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives so he enrolled in the Parkland College in Melville and successfully completed his diploma and become a Primary Care Paramedic. Elias did his practicum at WPD Ambulance in North Battleford and lived with Alex and Brooke while commuting the thirty minutes from Wilkie to North Battleford. Like everywhere else Elias went, he was loved and admired by his coworkers so it was no surprise when Elias was offered a job at WPD Ambulance and moved to North Battleford. Elias started as a casual employee but his hard work and love for others landed him a full time job which he was very proud of. Elias recently moved in with his girlfriend, Dellyn, who he loved dearly. They recently went to New York on a holiday and Elias loved it, but he said he wouldn’t go back because it was a little too big of a city for him! Elias instantly fell in love with Dellyn’s dog, Asher, who was a calming influence for him and provided a great level of therapy. Elias loved sending pictures of him and Asher hanging out in the backyard to his family members and friends, even posting a few on Facebook. Elias was the biggest fan of Trailer Park Boys, and he could literally say every line from every episode word for word. Elias had an electronic drum set that he loved to play on. Alex was overjoyed that Elias moved close to him, and took every available opportunity to drive to North Battleford to visit him, often going to Tim Horton’s and Boston Pizza. Elias loved giving hugs, and would always tell Alex to hug properly every time he left from visiting! Elias struggled with depression for much of his life and he went to several calls as a paramedic that affected him. Elias was open with his family about his illness and sought help from others. Depression did not define who Elias was as a person and he tried his best to deal with the pain that most people could not see he was in. Elias was predeceased by his grandfathers, Stavros Giannoulis and Frank Biro, his grandmother, Doreen Mattison and his Golden Retriever friend, Jake. Elias will be lovingly remembered by his father, Peter Giannoulis; his mother, Darla Giannoulis and her fiancé, Greg Ulmer; his brothers, Zachary and Alexandros (Brooke) Giannoulis; his girlfriend, Dellyn Winterhalt; his four-legged friend, Asher; his grandmothers, Kalliopi Giannoulis and Margaret Biro; his uncles, Lambros Yannoulis and Tracey Biro; his aunties, Della Yannoulis and Darlene Biro Pedersen; and his cousins, Kelly, Steven, Michael, Jamie, Stavros, Poppy, Nathan and Caleb, as well as several cousins and family members. The Hull family was a second family to Elias, and he will be lovingly remembered by Carey, Cara, Jacey and Bretten Hull, and Russel “Papa” Holth. Elias’ teammates, friends and coworkers will miss him dearly. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from St. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan with Father Spyridon Vandoros and Father Rodion Luciuk officiating. A Celebration of Elias’ Life was held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton with Kathy Novak officiating. Words of tribute and eulogy were shared by his brothers, Alexandros and Zachary, his girlfriend, Dellyn and by many of his teachers, coaches and friends. Special music was shared by Jackie Guy, Scott Hoffort, Savannah Guy and Kristen Jonassen who sang, “Why?”, “Go Rest High on That Mountain” and “Till I See You Again”. A Guard of Honour was made up of friends from WPD Ambulance in North Battleford as well as other First Responders. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery officiated by Father Spyridon Vandoros and Father Rodion Luciuk. The pallbearers were Elias’ brothers, Zachary Giannoulis and Alexandros Giannoulis, his cousins, Nathan Biro and Caleb Biro, and his friends Bretten Hull, Lyndon Shea and Spencer Tetreault. Friends so wishing may make a donation in Elias’ memory to Wounded Warriors Canada which provides mental health programs and services to first responders and their families. The family would like to thank the Risling, Flett and WPD Ambulance families for their much needed support. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan. ___________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES GIESBRECHT: John Frank, John’s family sadly announces his passing on Thursday, June 1st 2017 in North Battleford, SK at seventy nine years young. John was born in 1937 to Cornelius and Elizabeth Giesbrecht near Denholm, Saskatchewan. John happily spent his life on the farm, working the land, hunting, and gardening. Many a family in the Battleford’s will miss John’s bounty from his sprawling garden; coffee row at McDonald’s will never be the same. To cherish his memory he leaves his sister Gertrude (Trudy) Giesbrecht; nephews Darryl, Merl and Frank Giesbrecht; niece Deidre Giesbrecht; as well as numerous great nieces, nephews and countless friends. John is predeceased by his parents Cornelius and Elizabeth Giesbrecht; brothers Henry and Wally Giesbrecht; niece Maxine Hutchinson; great nephew Brandon Giesbrecht. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 from the Chapel of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Braun presiding. The family would ask you to bring your favorite memory of John for the reception following the service in the Tribute Hall, located in the Funeral Home. Memorial donations in memory of John may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Ave Unit 26. Saskatoon SK S7K 1V9. Condolences for the family may be left at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com. Arrangements for John’s service have been entrusted to the staff of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home (SMWZ) 306.445.2418

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We often lay awake at night When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane with tears upon our cheeks Remembering you is easy We do it every day But missing you is the heartache That never goes away We hold you tightly in our hearts And there you will remain Life may have gone on without you But it will never be the same Someday our family will all be together We do not know when that will be, but we know you will be waiting at heaven’s gates for us. — LOVE from your family NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

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TOWN OF BATTLEFORD PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 7/2016 known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Replace the definition for “public works”; and • Designate multiple-unit dwellings (townhouses) in the R2 - Medium Density Residential District as a Discretionary Use. REASON The reason for the amendment is to: • Cover a wider range of facilities and systems that could be considered a public works use under the bylaw; and • Correct a typo PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 92-23rd Street, in the Town of Battleford, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost of $5.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearing. Issued at the Town of Battleford this 8th day of June, 2017. John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer

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COCHIN LIGHTHOUSE REPAIRS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Resort Village of Cochin invites submissions indicating the lump sum cost to provide material and labor to install metal siding to the Cochin Lighthouse, remove/replace deteriorated wood around the window, paint the trim and secure the screens which are currently installed. Expressions of Interest for the above work must be received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. June 6, 2017. The Resort Village of Cochin reserves the right to refuse any and/all of the expressions of interest received for this proposed work. Resort Village of Cochin Box 160, Cochin, Sask. S0M 0L0 Fax: 306.386.2305 PHONE: 306.386.2333 email: cochinadmin@sasktel.net

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ALTER THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESORT VILLAGE OF COCHIN

Pursuant to Section 56 of The Municipalities Act, 2005, public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort Village of Cochin intends to apply to the Minister of Government Relations to alter its boundary. The proposed alteration involves adding to the Resort Village and withdrawing from the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468, the lands listed below and shown in bold dashed outline on Sketch “B” that forms part of this notice. Affected Lands: • That part of the NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 25, Township 47, Range 17, West of the 3rd Meridian; that part of the SW ¼ of Section 30, Township 47, Range 16, West of the 3rd Meridian and that part of the NE ¼ of Section 24, Township 47, Range 17, West of the 3rd Meridian all lying west of the Resort Village of Cochin. • That part of the SW ¼ of Section 30, Township 47, Range 16, West of the 3rd Meridian and the west half of the SE ¼ of Section 30, Township 47, Range 16, West of the 3rd Meridian, not Including LSD-2, also known as Surface Par cel Number 150039514, all lying east of the Resort Vil lage of Cochin.

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

Fridays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

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

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”MEGA MADNESS SALE!” 20X23 $5,780. 25X25 $6,312. 30X31 $8,175. 33X35 $9,407. One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

Thursday & Friday, June 15 & 16

AUCTIONS

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Saturday June 17th, 2017 Auction for Wilf & Carol Lindeman

10:00 am Whitkow Area (Dominion Road), Richard, SK

1070 Case Tractor, 970 Case Tractor, 7 ft Schulte Blower, 5th Wheel Stock Trailer, Westeel Grain Bin, Sheep Handling Equipment, Shop/Tools, Yard and Garden, Household

Saturday July 15th, 2017 Auction for Margaret & Val Arsenault 10:30 am Medstead, SK

Household, Shop, Yard Terms of Payment: Cash or cheque, no interact debit available. Check out our Website and Facebook for more detailed descriptions. www.boechlerschiraauction.com

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Reason for Alteration: The proposed boundary alteration would add the subject lands, including portions of the shoreline and lakebed of Jackfish Lake and Murray Lake that are adjacent to Cochin, to the current boundaries of the Resort Village. The reason the Resort Village is pursuing this boundary alteration is to obtain jurisdictional authority to pass bylaws for the control of shore land use and development (primarily docks). Bylaws respecting boat docks, boat lifts, identification of swimming areas, etc. are not proposed as part of this application and would be developed at a future date, in consultation with the community, should this application be successful. A previous annexation application in 2014 was pursued, but ultimately rescinded by Council. This new annexation application only includes shoreline areas of Jackfish Lake and Murray Lake and does not include any assessed improvements or land. Public Inspection: Any person may secure information concerning the proposed boundary alteration by contacting the Resort Village of Cochin Municipal Office at 1006 Highway 4 North between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. The office can be reached by phone at (306) 386-2333. Any person who wishes to object to the proposed alteration may file a written objection with the municipal administrator by mail or by personal delivery, stating clearly their reason for their opposition on or before July 21st, 2017. A written objection can be filed with the municipal administrator at the following address: •

Resort Village of Cochin, Box 160, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 (or at: cochinadmin@sasktel.net

Public Hearing: The Council of the Resort Village of Cochin will hold a public hearing at the Cochin Community Hall, 971 Highway 4 North on July 1st, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. to hear any person who wishes to make a representation relevant to the proposed alteration. Dated at the Resort Village of Cochin, Saskatchewan, this 12th day of June, 2017. Linda Sandwick, Municipal Administrator

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale at 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford (Upper Hall) from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. New items will be added. Something for everyone - don’t miss it!

Friday & Saturday June 16 & 17

Bonnie & Clyde’s Burgers for Pride fundraiser. Come and get some delicious grub at the Bonnie & Clyde’s food truck! $2 from every burger sold will be donated to Battlefords Pride! Come out and show your support for the LGBTQA+ community in the Battlefords while enjoying a juicy hamburger. We thank Bonnie & Clyde’s SO MUCH for being a patron of Pride. Bonnie & Clyde’s is located at 1761-101st Street by Darth Vapor. Bring the whole family! For more information about Battlefords Pride, visit www.battlefordsgsa.com.

Sunday, June 18

5th Annual Memorial Balloon Release and Barbeque at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. A short program will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the balloon release will follow. Hamburgers, hotdogs, refreshment and balloons will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, please call 306-445-2418 or email loc3857@dignitymemorialcom. Sponsored by Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home.

Tuesday - Saturday, June 20 - 24

Huge Garage Sale at 1232 - 107th Street, North Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Scentsy table set up, brand new fish finder, mini cam corder.

Saturday, June 24

Get your Summer Read On Day - Come to the North Battleford Library and join the TD Summer Reading Club from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. All Ages are welcome to join us for some fun that includes Canadian landmark Green Screen photo booth, Canadian trivia and a library scavenger hunt.

Saturday, June 24

Topline Social Dance Club - Harry Startup at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. For more information call Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, June 24

Green Screen Fun at the North Battleford Library for all ages. Come and play with our new green screen and see yourself in ways you never imagined! Let us take some fun and funky photos and email them to you. Fun and funky themed backgrounds available.

Wednesdays, June 28 - August 30

Pajama Tales - Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy. Ages 2-5. 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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COMING EVENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE! Town of Battleford’s

34th

Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Annual Parade

Now hiring positions to start the 2017/18 school year.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 7:00 pm After 33 years, the Battleford Parade will take place on a new date and time this year! The parade date is now closer to the Territorial Days Parade. To accommodate floates entered in both parades, the Town of Battleford has decided to make space available in the Battleford arena for storage. This space will be available on a first come, first served basis. Everyone is invited to join in the fun and excitement and participate in the Parade. We welcome: Bands, Autos, Service Clubs, Horse/Riders and Businesses. The parade will start and end at the track behind St. Vital School. The fireworks show will begin approximately 11:00 pm

Classifieds

Special Programs Educational Assistant

Please see our website at: www.lskysd.ca for Job Opportunities. All applications must be submitted online.

THEME:

This is a contracted position working in the three North Battleford High Schools to support the delivery of quality education programs to meet the individualized needs of youth in custody. For details visit: www.applitrack.com/loccsd/onlineapp/

“CANADA 150”

Entry forms available at

the Battlefords Parks & Recreation Office in the Alex Dillabough Centre (south side), Battleford, or email:

parks@battleford.ca

An entry form can also be downloaded from our website:

www.battleford.ca

DEADLINE FOR ENTERIES IS AUGUST 7, 2017

and is once again west of Fort Battleford between Central Avenue and 1st Avenue.

Light of Christ School Division in Partnership with Living Sky School Division and the North Battleford Youth Center invites applications for the position of

Living Sky School Division No. 202

Inquiries may be directed to Rec Office 306-937-6216 or fax 306-937-3103 (fax)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Loans Manager Are you ready for the next step of your career? Do you desire to help individuals succeed personally and financially? Do you have a lending background? Turtleford Credit Union Limited is seeking a motivated leader to join their lending team. Reporting to the General Manager, some responsibilities of the Loans Manager will include: • • • •

promotion and development of the lending portfolio; providing lending services to current members and potential members; ensuring all loan activities are compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures; and working with the management team to grow the organization.

Relevant post-secondary education and work experience are definite assets. Competition closes at Noon on June 27, 2017.

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For complete details about this exciting career opportunity, please visit www.turtleford.cu.sk.ca APARTMENTS / CONDOS FOR RENT

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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.

For more information contact:

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North West College North West College is Currently Accepting Applications for the Following Position: North Battleford: Instructor, Office Administration

Posting # 05-BC-1718 This in-scope position is responsible for organizing and delivery of education curriculum and content of the Office Administration program. This full-time, term position is 166 days, running from August 24, 2017 - May 3, 2018. Salary Range: $261.99 - $413.59/day based on level of education and years of relevant experience.

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Invites applications for the following positions:

2 Teachers 1 Counsellor Submission deadline is June 19th, 2017 and duties will comence August 30, 2017. For details contact Mrs. Shauna Bugler at 306-445-6800 and check out the following website: www.educationcanada.com

DISTRICT DREAM BROKER Full-Time Permanent North Battleford, SK Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to fill the position of District Dream Broker. The District Dream Broker Program targets children and youth in Saskatchewan who are faced with various social and economic challenges that adversely affect their quality of life. These issues create barriers to sport, culture and recreation such as: economic circumstance, awareness, cultural insensitivity, and access to transportation. Children, youth and their caregivers require more support to provide greater opportunities that contribute to developing children and youth who are healthy, active, successful members of their community. The District Dream Broker will work with children, youth and their families from selected schools in the City of North Battleford to reduce barriers and gain access to existing sport, culture and recreation activities. The District Dream Broker will advocate for community initiatives to involve children and youth whenever possible. Duties: Reporting to the Executive Director, the District Dream Broker will be responsible for the administration and coordination of all program activities related to the Rivers West District’s Dream Broker initiatives. This includes working in partnership with Connaught and St. Mary’s Elementary Schools, community organizations and area service providers to assist disadvantaged children and youth to access programs and services within North Battleford.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is currently looking for a

Dental Therapist 2 - Dental Assistants Environmental Health Officer Infection Control Please view the full job advertisement in the careers section on our community website:

www.brt6hc.ca

CFIB - Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Business Development Manager North Battleford, Saskatoon and Prince Albert In this exciting role, you will proactively engage business owners, focusing on business development and growth in an assigned geographic area. What’s in it for you? • Attend a week of orientation and training in Toronto • A unique combination of base salary and commission with the flexibility to control your own income plus eligibility for quarterly bonus • Monthly allowance for expenses • Great benefits plan, RRSP matched contribution and more Why else would you want to work here? • Spend your days on the open road, reaching out to people and utilize the strong support network just a phone call away to help you achieve success • High degree of autonomy and independence to drive for successful results • Career growth - everyone in Sales Management has been promoted from within • Work for an organization with a meaningful mission; helping strengthen the entrepreneurial culture in Canada, and to give independent business a greater voice in determining laws that govern business and the nation

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This position requires access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Apply now via email: nirsen@cfib.ca or check our website www.cfib.ca/careers.

Qualifications/Skills: • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline or a strong combination of relevant training and experience; • Knowledge and experience in working with children and families, partnership development and evaluation; • Minimum of two years experience working in sport and/or recreation administration or a related field associated with non- profit organizations; • Knowledge of and/or experience working with the Education system in the City of North Battleford would be a definite asset; • Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills; • Ability to work independently as well as within a team atmosphere; • Strong working knowledge with varied computer applications; • Knowledge of Rivers West District, SaskSport, KidSport, Creative Kids, First Nations culture and youth at risk issues.

•

Starting salary for this position is $41,792 per year plus pension and benefits package. The position will commence on August 1st, 2017. Training for this position will be provided to the successful candidate. Deadline for application is June 23rd, 2017. Please send resumé and three references to: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation Box 1480 Rosetown, SK. S0L 2V0 Attention: Donna Johnston-Genest, Executive Director Email: rwdscr.donna@sasktel.net Please see our website for a complete job description www.riverswestdistrict.ca Only those individuals selected for an interview will be notified

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Serafina Energy Ltd. is a Canadian, private, start-up, heavy oil company with properties strategically comprised of high-quality, proven, low risk assets. Serafina is currently in the process of designing and building its second 6,000 bbl/d SAGD facility near Meota, SK. Please visit our website at www.serafinaenergy.com for more information about these job opportunities and to

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Rain and cancellations part of life at the lake By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The work bee set for the Community Park on Saturday had to be cancelled. It was just too wet, and still drizzling rain. The hail that came with the rain late Friday did some damage, but it will take a few days to know much. Some plants are laying pretty flat but if not too badly bruised may recover. Wednesday last week the TV took a holiday but by Thursday seemed to be back in business with most stations working. The guide wasn’t, however. There’s not so much time for watching TV now that summer is here and outside chores have to be tended to. Looking at pictures of the northern lights at the store one day, Gloria said they don’t have them in Korea, only in Canada. Her mother was lucky to see them in December, when she was here when Haena was born. I watched the fellow remove the freight bin from behind the RM Office two

eota News weeks ago but he left us a souvenir – the STC bus depot sign – at the street corner. The black box for the Saskatoon Star Phoenix is still there. Attending the Prince Albert Sectional Bridge Tournament the weekend of June 3-4, for six sessions, were David Sharpe, Vern Iverson, Cletus and Donna Scherman and Ray and Marnie Davie, from this area and from town. David and Vern tied for 3 / 4 place overall. Well done, fellows!! Contract bridge played in Meota on June 5 saw first place go to Robert Iverson and second to Eric Callbeck. Dulicate bridge played June 6, with 11 couples at the Do Drop In, found two couples tied for first place – Jetta and Terence DaSilva and Vern and Robert Iverson. Second were Margaret Dyck and Maureen Campbell

TENDERS

TENDER The Town of Hafford is accepting tenders for:

Water plant Electrical Upgrade including installation of a backup power supply and location and construction of a additional well. Located at SW 27-43-10-W3 Interested parties are required to contact the Town Office for further information on requirements. Tender forms may be obtained from the Town Office. The tenders must be received at the office of the undersigned no later then 2:00 p.m. on the 28th day of June 2017. The Town of Hafford shall not be held accountable for errors by Canada Post, courier services or electronic means for nondelivery of submissions of any communications. The Town reserves the right to refuse any and/or all of the tenders. Dated this 13th day of June, 2017. John Sawyshyn, Administrator Town of Hafford Box 220 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0 Phone: 306-549-2331

and two couples tied for third, Gerry Craig and Anna Waldbillig and Glen and Julie Moore. June 8 in the Pioneer Hall in the city found top place by David Sharpe and Vern Iverson. Second were Jean Lawes and Tom Walsh and third were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt. A new house has been moved into Metinota, and a job well done, I think. Soft ground, power lines to be looked after, traffic to control etc. all made for a huge job by the movers. The Edam Hotel is the latest casualty in the series of fires that have happened in that small community this year. The interior is a mess though the building is still standing. This community will survive and move on, but such losses are hard to cope with. It affects every resident and taxpayer. The cement pouring at the Lambert site June 8 went well with helpers offering assistance which is appreciated so much. The men gathered at the local hotel for breakfast afterward, as the trucks started arriving at 6:45 a.m. and were finished around 9 o’clock. The monthly seniors meeting was held June 9 with reports by committees and regular business attended to. The shed will not be replaced, but will be repaired. Notice from SaskTel seemed to indicate that costs would be going up in outlying areas. Maureen is heading the summer boat rides offered by Jerry Iverson, which we are looking forward to. Information is on hand to look into more about the service called Lifeline, an emergency call for help when needed by a person living alone. A speaker will be arranged to come to a fall meeting so we can all hear details involved. The grass has been cut but the hedge isn’t trimmed yet,

Lloydminster had a terrific downpour June 9 that never gave the water time to go anywhere. These scenes were taken at a garden center and in the streets. There were lots of flooded basements and inside the Home Hardware building, they couldn’t keep the water out. Photos by Lorna Pearson

but it will get done. June 16 will see another noon luncheon at the Community Complex, arranged by the Credit Union, with donations going to the Hall Fund as usual. There will be no meetings in July or August, the next seniors meeting will be Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a pot luck

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luncheon. Happy Birthday was sung to Sven Christiansen. The Sons of Norway held their annual Golf and Cards day June 9 at the Do Drop In. A few folks went golfing before coming to the Do Drop In to join those who had been playing Norwegian Whist and Canasta. The top Whist card score went to Vern Iverson, second to Judy Walker, third to Gail Hinderman and fourth to Marion Ottis. The pot luck supper was a delicious meal enjoyed by everyone. Three tables of card players stayed on after supper and played Canasta before heading homeward. It was a very nice social time for all. Beth Wynne, from

Taber, Alta., has enjoyed her stay in Meota visiting and joining me in my activities. This was highlighted by visiting her cousin Jane and Bob Wandler in Battleford before attending the Louisiana Hayride Sunday evening. Eric Mannix has moved from Peachland, B.C. since purchasing the former home of Mary Greenwald in Metinota. Another family has come home. Attending the SSAI Convention in Saskatoon June 7-8 from Meota were Gwen Lacerte and Linda Ard, and from Edam were Barbara Johnson, Elaine Murray and Annette Blaquiere. They found it most informative and very interesting.

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

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Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women. A message from the Canada Safety Council

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Border Tribal Council and SIGA break ground on new Lloydminster casino development

An artist’s rendering of the planned casino. Photos submitted

Lloydminster, SK – The Border Tribal Council and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) held a sod turning ceremony Monday to mark the official groundbreaking for the Lloydminster casino development – this will be SIGA’s seventh entertainment destination in Saskatchewan. Chiefs Wallace Fox and Wayne Semaganis, from Onion Lake Cree Nation and Little Pine First Nation, respectively, on behalf of the Border Tribal Council revealed plans for

the Eagle Park West development and reaffirmed their eagerness to expedite construction of the new casino. Chief Reginald Bellerose, Board Chair for the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, speaks to the key partnerships involved. “On behalf of SIGA, we’re excited to officially be in the ground and to continue working with the Border Tribal Council to make this development a reality. This casino will not only benefit the com-

munity of Lloydminster but all First Nations of Saskatchewan, and is only possible through the positive partnerships between the FSIN, Border Tribal Council, Little Pine First Nation and the City of Lloydminster.” The land for the development is owned by Little Pine First Nation, which is responsible for site development. The casino property will be leased to SIGA by the Border Tribal Council, the facility landlord, which will be responsible, alongside SIGA, for the fa-

PA Parkland volunteer opportunities Submitted The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Activity Programs – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136. Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Duties include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking, etc. Programs change periodically. Shifts: 9 a.m. – noon or

12:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Parent-Tot Program Spiritwood and District Health Complex, 306883-4432. Mothers and/ or fathers along with their young children may visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts: Flexible, once or twice per week. Entertainment – Hafford Special Care Home 306-549-2108. Volunteer performers (musicians, magicians, actors, etc.) share their talents with residents in long-term care. Other volunteers assist by inviting residents

to a specific area for entertainment, parties, singa-longs, etc. Assist with snacks, lunches, etc. If you are interested in any volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients in the Health Region, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca.We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.

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Participating in the sod turning ceremony were First Nation Elders, representatives from the FSIN, Border Tribal Council, Onion Lake Cree Nation, Little Pine First Nation, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, and from various levels of government

cility development. SIGA will operate the casino and follow the same profit distribution model as its other six casinos as outlined in the Gaming Framework Agreement, with profits being administered by the Province of Saskatchewan. • 50 per cent is shared with the First Nations Trust which is distributed to Saskatchewan First Nation communities; • 25 per cent is shared with regional Community Development Corporations (CDCs) which are situated in the casino locations and benefit local initiatives; • 25 per cent is shared

with the provincial government’s General Revenue Fund. “The new casino will have significant benefits for Lloydminster – it will create local employment, provide funding for city services, non-profit and charitable organizations, and it will support local businesses through service agreements and by attracting tourism dollars to the community,” says Zane Hansen, President and CEO, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. Participating in the sod turning ceremony were First Nation Elders, repre-

sentatives from the FSIN, Border Tribal Council, Onion Lake Cree Nation, Little Pine First Nation, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, and from various levels of government. SIGA operates six other casinos in Saskatchewan in North Battleford, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Yorkton and on the White Bear First Nation near Carlyle. SIGA’s casinos offer a distinctive First Nations entertainment experience that reflects the traditional aspects of First Nations heritage and hospitality.

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You can live without love, but not without water “Who can keep their head above water, once they have seen their tax bill?” my old neighbour said. He phoned yesterday, and I had told him that there was nothing new our way except our tax bill had arrived to throw a little cold water on our day. Ed was in too good of a mood to sympathize about tax bills for long as he had been fishing. Ed’s son-in-law from Edmonton had arrived with a new boat for the long weekend. They camped at Round Lake, and the Qu ‘Appelle Valley was their holiday playground. Apparently, not all the fish got away, but the biggest fish slipped through some-

body’s fingers and got free. Ed had a lot to say about the fickleness of water. “Water in the fishing lakes is a great treasure but a disaster in your basement. Water is the best friend and the worst enemy a person can have. A farmer’s life is often too little or too much rain. Even bath water is devious, as it will remove your dirt, but leave a nasty ring around the tub. You can live without love but not without water.” Water certainly is the driving force of our life and in nature. There is no life without water. In the Old Testament, both water and food were needed,

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca when Moses, led the Israelites through the desert to the Promised Land. It was God who provided bread or manna and water daily on their forty-year trip. When Jesus was on earth, he attended the Feast of Tabernacles one of Israel’s principal feasts which focused on God’s provision in the pres-

ent harvest; and his past provision in the Exodus or journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. In this celebration, many set up tents and lived in them for seven days as a reminder of being homeless until they reached Cana. Water ceremonies were an important part of the feast. A priest would draw

water from the pool of Siloam with a golden pitcher, then carry it back to the temple and pour into a bowl next to the altar accompanied by musicians and choirs. They would pray not only for rain for crops, but for the outpouring of God’s Spirit. On the last day of the celebration, Jesus stood up before the crowds and said, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” Jesus was saying this about the Spirit who would be given to believers after He was glorified. Jesus spoke of the Holy Spirit as being like living

water who would come after his ascension to heaven. Those who believe in Jesus need water to keep them growing and having life in him. The Holy Spirit would water believers with the truth of Jesus. Keep them saturated in who Jesus was and what he did and said. The Holy Spirit would not let them dry up in their trust of Jesus but share Jesus with enthusiasm with others to their blessing. The Holy Spirit came like a rushing wind, with tongues of fire empowering, signs and wonders. The Holy Spirit remains as needed life-giving and renewing water for believers’ souls.

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.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4

Summer services on July 9 & 23 & Aug. 13 & 27. Weekly services begin again on Sept. 3.

PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.

1401 - 98th St., North Battleford, 306-445-5901

306-446-1695

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

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

June 4 - 10:30 a.m. at Hafford June 11 - 12:00 p.m. (followed by lunch & cemetery blessings) June 18 and 25 - 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

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 - Father Greg Elder

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church

Various weekly programs

ANGLICAN PARISH

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Rev. Father Greg Elder 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.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

SUNDAY SERVICES

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

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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Ice hockey: A national pastime, a national passion

Girls’ Hockey Team in Gore Bay, Ontario, 1921. Credit: Library and Archives Canada/PA-074583

On March 3, 1875, two teams of nine players faced off on the ice at Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal. It was the world’s first organized indoor ice hockey game—and a defining moment in Canadian history. Following the landmark event, our country went on to develop the sport by outlining gameplay rules, creating the first hockey clubs, establishing leagues and introducing one very important trophy: the Stanley Cup.

While precursors of hockey existed for centuries, it evolved into a sport in Canada. It’s believed that ball-and-stick sports played on ice were brought to the North American colonies by French, British, Scottish and Irish settlers, who had their own informal versions of such games. One of these versions was called Shinny, a term that’s still used today to indicate a type of loosely regulated ice hockey. Shinny was played early on in Halifax, Quebec and Montreal—cities important to hockey’s evolution. Lord Stanley of Preston (the Governor General of Canada at the end of the 19th century) was impressed by the sport of hockey when he attended his first match at the Montreal Winter Carnival. Interested in the development of the sport, he purchased a silver bowl to be used as a trophy to award to the best team in Canada. In 1893, the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup was presented for the first time to that year’s winning team, the Montreal Hockey Club. At the beginning of the 20th century, a number of hockey leagues existed across Canada. However, only one would evolve into the multi-billion dollar franchise that the NHL is today. In 1910, the National Hockey Association was formed in Montreal, but by 1917 it had expanded into the U.S. and reorganized as the National Hockey League. Hockey was officially made Canada’s national winter sport in 1994. However, it’s been touted as a national pastime and passion for much longer, with major wins and losses inciting both fervour and riots in Canada since the 1950s. But where did it all start? That’s still up for debate. While Montreal, Windsor (Nova Scotia) and Kingston (Ontario) all claim to be the birthplace of ice hockey, none have been able to produce conclusive evidence that would settle the matter once and for all. The origin of the word “hockey,” however, is a bit more clear-cut: most experts agree that it’s derived from the French word for shepherd’s crook, “hoquet,” referring to the shape of the stick. Cliché or not, there’s no denying that hockey has had a large influence on Canadian culture. When that first organized game took place back in 1875, Canada wasn’t even a decade old. As the nascent nation expanded and its population grew, a shared passion for hockey helped unite Canadians from one coast to the other.

Where are we from? THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC

FIRST NATIONS OF CANADA For thousands of years, First Nations populated the vast territory we now call Canada. This was not a single homogenous group but a diversity of nations, each with its own distinct social organization, system of government, and cultural customs. More than 50 languages were spoken, and the population prior to European contact is generally estimated to be around 500,000 (though some historians consider this an overly conservative figure). The impact of colonization on Canada’s first peoples was devastating. European settlers brought with them European diseases—smallpox, tuberculosis and others—against which First Nations individuals had no immunity. Many scholars believe that more than 50 per cent of the original native population perished from diseases alone. In addition, the introduction of alcohol and firearms had a profound effect on Canada’s original inhabitants. Many First Nations groups ultimately ceded their lands to European colonizers in exchange for reserve lands on which they could live and hunt. However, over time, many of these treaties were broken and the essential rights and freedoms of First Nations were violated in the various attempts to assimilate them within Canadian culture. In particular, the endemic abuses committed through the residential school system left scars from which many First Nations are still recovering. Today, the Canadian government and First Nations groups (the current population rests at just under 1.5 million individuals who identified as having North American Indian heritage in the last National Household Survey) are moving towards reconciliation. Self-government has been granted to various First Nations bands and communities, compensation has been delivered for a number of past abuses, and a formal apology has been issued to all former students of residential schools.

Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

Question 1:

This New Brunswick native who passed away in 2013 sang songs inspired by life in Canada such as Bud the Spud and Big Joe Mufferaw.

Question 2:

Including Yellowknife, how many different capital cities has the Northwest Territories had since it entered Confederation in 1870?

Question 3:

In what year did Canada introduce its first polymer bank notes, replacing the Birds of Canada series launched in 1986?

Question 4:

A standard hockey puck is one inch thick and weighs between 5.5 and 6 ounces. What is its diameter?

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

SPORTS AND LEISURE

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CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

1: Stompin’ Tom Connors 2: 7, including Regina and Ottawa 3: 2011 4: 3 inches (76 mm)

Canadian treasures

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infO Canada THE STORIES BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS

QUEBEC BIRD: SNOWY OWL In 1987, the snowy owl became the official avian emblem of Quebec. This sub-species mainly subsists on lemmings and, unlike other owls, is not strictly nocturnal, hunting both during the day and at night. Its preferred habitat tends be north of the 60th parallel, but it’s occasionally spotted in more southern locations.

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1391 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK

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

of the Battlefords

JoAnne Iverson Broker/ REALTOR®

Al White

Associate Broker/ REALTOR®

Kayla Petersen

Owner/ Associate Broker

Brett Payne

Owner/ REALTOR®

Wally Lorenz

Owner/ REALTOR®

Marlene Kotchorek Dorothy Lehman Owner/ REALTOR®

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Shawna Schira-Kroeker

Lloyd Ledinski

REALTOR®

Elaine Elder REALTOR®

Nicole Lovell REALTOR®

Brennan Veikle REALTOR®

Shane Murdoch REALTOR®

Randal Cote REALTOR®

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360 Sparrow Place, Meota

RM of Meota, Meota

Want to live at the Lake? Then check out this lakefront property

Check out this acreage. Located only 20 mins. from town and 5 minutes to the lake.

Shane Murdoch/Elaine Elder MLS®610366

Shane Murdoch/Elaine Elder MLS®608625

Saturday, June 17th 2:00 - 4:00 pm

$649,900

Saturday,June 17th 2:00 - 4:00 pm

$464,900

422 Poplar Place, Chitek Lake

• Move-in ready, 3 BD, 1 BA • 4 season home/cabin • Low maintenance yard, covered deck • Private well, wood fireplace • Boat dock space, all appliances, alarm system transferrable to new owner

$330,000

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®612418

2451 Kildeer Drive

• 996 sq. ft. built in 2012 • 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • Fully finished basement • Large partially fenced backyard • Great for revenue property

$289,900 Brennan Veikle MLS®606032

LIS

Beautiful townhouses located in Meota Check out these 2 beds, 2 baths custom built home with 5 units available. Featuring vinyl plank flooring, stainless appliances, cent air, front veranda and back deck, 9 ft. ceiling, single attached garage & so much more. Call for more info.

Price ranges

$299,000-$369,000 Brett Payne MLS®613021

RM of North Battleford Gorgeous 1841 sq. ft. home with 2+1 bedrooms. Lots of kitchen cabinets, marble countertops. Developed basement with bedroom, rec room and extra kitchen area. Large double car garage. Man cave shop is 2,856 sq. ft. Quality workmanshp through the home and shop on 40.12 acres.

$779,000

#5-2505 Kildeer Drive

• 1,369 sq. ft. condominium • 2 beds, 2 baths • Galley ktichen, formal dining area, natural gas fireplace • Wheelchair accessible • Central a/c, central vac • Direct entry from double attached garage

$349,900 Al White MLS®603995

Dorothy Lehman MLS®606940

ICE

2 Highland Ave., Bayview Heights, Jackfish Lake

• 1 3/4 storey home with a beautiful view of Jackfish Lake • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • 2 large decks w/views of the lake & private deck in the back • Double detached garage, ample RV parking

$474,900 Kayla Petersen MLS®599556

391-2nd Street W, Glaslyn

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

$179,900

Lloyd Ledinski/Brett Payne MLS®589192

1201-109th Street

• 1,008 sq. ft. • 5 beds, 2 baths • Large back yard with single detached garage • Great starter home or revenue property

$174,999 Randall Cote MLS®607801

108 Irvine Street, Cut Knife

314 Knots LandingEvergreen Acres, Turtle Lake

• Extensive renovations done • 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Total lot size 115x150 • Single detached garage • Sellers open to completing lower level

Four season home with a beautiful view of the lake. Check out this fully furnished 1,500 sq. ft. low to no maintenance. Features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus renovation done in 2008. Outside is the heated & insulated triple bay stand alone garage (28x38). Don’t hestitate - call for showing!

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®601153

JoAnne Iverson MLS®596742

$184,900

$899,900

7 Kilcare Drive, Meota

Lakefront 100x104 lot at Suttons Beach on the south end of Jackfish Lake. Potable water, sewer, natural gas & power next to the lot. All materials remain. Perfect spot for summer or retirement home.

$239,000 Wally Lorenz MLS®578148

4908-48th Post St., Macklin Check out this 1,550 sq. ft. two storey split home features 4 beds, 2 bths, main floor host living room, U-shaped kitchen, gas fireplace and electric heat. Central AC, underground sprinklers and all appliances included. Single detached garage and double detached garage.

$199,900 Nicole Lovell MLS®603566

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2061-95th Street

JoAnne Iverson MLS®607992 • 5 level split home • Close to Holy Family School • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Shingles, water heater replaced • Fenced yard, RV Parking

$329,900

1201-97th Street

Randall Cote MLS®604942 Come take a walk through this beautiful very well maintained home. It has 1,258 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and completely renovated. Call now for your private viewing.

$283,999

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1281-104th Street

Nicole Lovell MLS®601766 Check out this Great starter home or revenue property! 772 sq. ft. features 2 beds, main floor laundry and large porch entrance. Many renovations done. Located across from the school and all amenities.

$98,500

1191-109th Street

Elaine Elder/ Shane Murdoch MLS®6084698 • Bi-level to duplex • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Perfect for revenue property • All appliances included, close to hospital

$325,000

1420 3rd Avenue E, Edam

Lloyd Ledinski / Wally Lorenz MLS®600803 This 952 sq. ft. with 3 bedroom mobile home located in the village of Edam. Many upgrades done windows, insulations and siding. Can be sold separately or with MLS®600808.

$75,000

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10822 Meighen Cres.

JoAnne Iverson MLS®611659 Beautiful 1076 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, hardwood flooring and appliances remain. Basement developed with cozy family room. Plus a double detached garage. Call today!

$289,900

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1471-98th Street

Shane Murdoch/Elaine Elder MLS®603097

• 2016 sq. ft. 3 levels • 5 beds, 2 baths • Many upgrades done • Single detached garage

$289,900

522-100th Street

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®579089 • 1,378 sq. ft. grand custom built home • 4 bedroom, 3 bath home • Windows and main floor paint upgrades done • Central air, Underground Sprinkler • Double detached garage • Quick possession available

1672-102nd Street

Al White MLS®599753 • 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Many upgrades done shingles, soffits, fascia, vinyl siding and more • Lower level is framed Large lot, completely fenced, storage shed • Immediate possession available

$134,900

#202 – 1172 103rd Street

Brett Payne MLS®600747 • 1,056 sq. ft. condo • 2nd floor in Maple I • 2 large beds, 2 baths • Single attached, underground parking • Indoor parking stall & storage

$178,900

#A-2015 Foley Drive

Al White MLS®601355 • 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Very low maintenance, two story • Recently upgraded • All amenities within striking distance • Single detached garage

$209,900

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8909 Deans Crescent

Shane Murdoch/Elaine Elder MLS®602998 Great west side location! Check out this 3 bedroom bungalow home. It boast single detached garage with covered patio, fire pit area, some new fence.

$244,900

Al White

91-28th Street

MLS®600270

Amazing street appeal, character by design, yet to low to no maintenance. Fiberglass shingles, metal soffits and fascia, vinyl siding, window upgrades, pressure treated deck planking. The lower level is finished. Double detached garage.

$259,900

RM of Frenchmans Butte, Paradise Hill

Shane Murdoch/Elaine Elder MLS®611182 • 2383 sq. ft. home on 7.6 acres • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • 27.5x31.5 ft. heated garage and many storage • Many renovations done

$465,000

2419 C Henderson Drive

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®584256

This 1,109 sq. ft. on 2 levels, built in 2013. Features open concept living room, pantry, island, dining area, foyer and bathroom on main level. Second level has 3 bedrooms, walk in closet. Basement partially developed. Direct entry into insulated garage.

$319,900

#1-331-23rd Street

Kayla Petersen MLS®612277 • Bright & move in ready • 3 bedroom bi-level condo • 1 power parking stall • Condo fees are only $75/ month

$204,900

RM of Mervin, Turtleford

Wally Lorenz MLS ®610856 • 7.8 acres, 1,380 sq. ft. home • 3+2 beds, 3 baths • Double attached garage, 10 ft. and 7 ft. overhead doors • 80x70 ft. shop

$695,000

Farm in Big River

Lloyd Ledinski MLS®611536 The 3100 sq. ft. family home has lots of great features and is very warm and classy. The home is heated with in-floor heat by propane and wood. Fireplace is wood burning. This is mainly a bush quarter with approx. 140 acres fenced with big game high fence for elk.

$499,900

483-32nd Street

JoAnne Iverson MLS®612846 Check out this 2008 mobile home on a leased lot in the town of Battleford. It features 3 beds, 2 baths, 44x12 deck on the east side, and appliances remain. Call for your private viewing!

$129,900

RM of North Battleford

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®593163

Acreage- 14 KM East of N.B on Hwy 40 on 10 acres of land. 768 sq. ft. plus second level character home features kitchen with lots of kitchen cabinets, bright dining area/ living room, bedroom, large bathroom, lots of storage. Insulated shop and other buildings

$330,000

Great Starter Home

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®598116

Beautiful 1,474 sq. ft. bungalow home. Open concept with 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms lots of maple kitchen cabinets and Island. Large master bedroom, Ensuite, bright living room. Spacious foyer w/ direct entry to double car garage. A beautiful yard for children to play like being on a acreage.

$98,000

8 Parker Court

Wally Lorenz MLS®613086 • Excellent area to build your dream home • 0.24 acre lot on Parker Court • Back is adjacent to the green space walking trail • Possibility to build a walk-out basement

$89,900

RM of Meota, Meota

Randall Cote MLS®604924 Do not miss out! Check out this acreage on 12.14 acres of land in the Rm of Meota. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and double attached garage. Call now and book your viewing!

$439,900

10416 Laurier Crescent

Kayla Petersen MLS®611938 • 2+1 bedrooms, 1 bath • Many recent upgrades • Furnace, water heater & most windows replaced • Large backyard w/ deck & garden area

$183,900

195 Janet Drive

Shane Murdoch/Elaine Elder MLS®607724

This is a must see executive home. Features 3+3 bedrooms, 3 baths, open concept design and new stainless appliances. The inside has been extensively renovated. This home would be ideal for a large family.

$479,900

RM of Meota

Randall Cote

MLS®608264

• Beautiful open concept offers a gorgeous view from anywhere in the home. • 1,124 sq. ft. • Large walk-out basement • Large workshop w/ 2 overhead doors • 2 man doors, inside and outside stairs • Great for a revenue suite

$427,500

1122 - 104th Street

Kayla Petersen MLS®612821 • $3000 cash back early closing incentive • 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • Double detached garage • Many renovations done

$184,900

111 Main Street, Unity

Brennan Veikle

MLS®606930

• 2,300 sq. ft. building • Could be converted to office space • The back of the building is currently being used for a ladies gym • Wheelchair accessible w/large parking area

$115,900

RM of Wilton, Lashburn

Lloyd Ledinski/Wally Lorenz MLS®605889

Acreage 12 KM north of Lashburn. This property has 20.56 acres and 1816 sq. ft. bungalow with 3+2 bedrooms, 4 baths, main floor laundry. 1,400 sq. ft. wrap around deck. Yard has 28 x 37 heated work shop, 80 x 80 insulated pole shed.

$825,000

1171-105th Street

Randall Cote

MLS®604935

• 2+2 bedrooms, 3 baths • Updated character home • Large family room, office or rec room • Single attached garage

$179,499

891-Alfred Cres., Cochin

Marlene Kotchorek • • • • • •

MLS®592840

Year round water front home 1,920 sq. ft. on 2 level 3 bedrooms, 3 baths Main floor laundry, appliances included Double attached garage 32x12 deck that has a gorgeous view of the lake

$600,000

2452 Kildeer Drive

JoAnne Iverson MLS® • No condo fees for the next 6 months • 2 bedroom units with ground level parking available • Building is registered with National Home Warranty

$256,900 - $359,900

46 Elks Drive, Atton’s Lake

Brennan Veikle MLS®610821 Enjoy your summer at the Lake. This 3bedroom cabin features 3 piece baths, open kitchen, dining & living area and wood burning fireplace. Large 120x50 leased lot.

$89,900

402 Main Street, Turtleford

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®594464

• Large lot 60x200 • 4 BD, 3 BA • Shingles, flooring, windows and hot water heater upgrades done • Single detached garage • c/w appliances • Immediately possession available

$248,000

Lot 1 Spruce Bay, Meeting Lake

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®590993 • 1,440 sq. ft. 4 season cabin • Low maintenance cabin & yard • 3 Bedrooms, Open floor plan • Large deck, fire pit area • Detached garage w/ 220 power

$319,900

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5013 Mirrow Drive

Nicole Lovell

MLS®599686

• Exquisite 1224 sq. ft. home • 2 beds, 3 baths • Extensive renovations done • New back splash and granite counter tops • Double attached garage, Parking spaces • Close to School and other amenities

$298,000

313 Main Street, Wilkie

Nicole Lovell

MLS®599799

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

$228,000

318 Orton Street, Cut Knife

Brennan Veikle MLS®597709 • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Separate dining with patio door (replaced in 2012) • Basement developed • Garage insulated in 2013

• Front door & water heater replaced in 2014

$157,900

309 Finley Avenue

Marlene Kotchorek

MLS®583664

• 3+1 bedrooms, • 1,283 sq. ft. home • Some new windows, newer soffits, facia, furnace and water heater • Large kitchen and dining area with patio doors leading to the deck and large backyard • All furniture included

$119,900

BLK D, Baldwinton

Marlene Kotchorek

MLS®580201

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

$189,900

111 Railway Avenue

Shane Murdoch/Elaine Elder MLS®610919 Enjoy small town living with this home in Hafford. This is a 960 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Situated on 2 lots and double car garage. Call today for private viewing!

$120,000

Vacant Lot in Meota

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

$64,000/lot

RM of North Battleford

Elaine Elder

MLS®583012

This 1,768 sq. ft. 3 level split home has 4 beds, 2 baths and double detached garage, Plus a 32 ft. by 50 ft. and 26 by 30 heated work shop. Beautiful garden spot, It is very nice yard w/ lots of corrals for animals. It’s almost completely fenced.

$529,900

50 Elks Drive, Atton’s Lake

Brennan Veikle

MLS®611247

This mobile home features 2 beds and 1 bath. Large deck and outdoor area perfect for hosting a fire with all your new friends! Close to all amenities.

$77,000

224-2nd Ave., Medstead

8902-19th Avenue

Brett Payne MLS®608323 Great westside location! Check out this 2014 build with 992 sq. ft. home features two plus two bedrooms, low to no maintenance, single attached garage and mature landscaping with all appliances included.

Lot 8 Summerfield Beach, Murray Lake

608 Kenderdine-Sunset View Boulevard, Turtle Lake

$325,000

Al White

MLS®589712

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

$119,900

401 4 Avenue, Medstead

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®590430

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®586472

$184,900

$175,000

• 83x100/86 lot, 1,734 sq. ft. • 3+3 beds, 4 baths • Main floor laundry, New HE Furnace • Attached double garage • Close to all amenities • c/w appliances, Immediate possession available

1262 96th Street

Shane Murdoch/Elaine Elder MLS®611093 Excellent area of North Battleford close to Bready School and Holy Family School. Many upgrades done flooring, kitchen and theatre room. Landscaped yard and the garage will accommodate two vehicles.

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

$339,900

Wally Lorenz MLS®612899 • 56 x 136 ft lot • 2 bedroom cabin with a large 26x11 ft. screened in sunroom • Appliances included • Lake view property at sunset view

$675,000

318 Orton Street, Cut Knife

Nicole Lovell MLS®606813 Character home with 3 beds, 2 baths, 14x70 mobile home with 12x12 porch addition and 32x14 bonus addition. Located across from the park and a short walk to School.

$56,500

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Ave. D 99th Street, Delmas

Wally Lorenz

MLS®587663

Located just 34 kms from the Battlefords. 75 x 120 ft. lot in the Hamlet of Delmas, SK with water and sewer service in the Street.

$20,000

RM of Mayfield, Ruddell

Kayla Petersen MLS®607102 • 35 km from North Battleford • 7 acres, 1,176 sq. ft. home • 4 beds, 2 baths • Many renovations done • Heated workshop/garage • Quonset with attached garage

$298,500

612-3rd Street E, Spiritwood

Lloyd Ledinski

MLS®607040

This 1,288 sq. ft. 3 bedroom family home. Features wood burning fire place in the adjoining and open dining and living room. An excellent working kitchen with hardwood cupboards. At tached double garage and the home have in floor hot water heat. Plus the garage has 220 power. The large lot and garden area are fenced.

$289,900

11315 Centennial Cres

Brett Payne

MLS®607220

• 1,794 sq. ft. on 2 levels • 3 bedrooms, 4 baths • Custom built in 2009 • Double attached garage

$479,900

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