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Stanley firearms charges adjourned By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Debbie Baptiste, the mother of the late Colten Boushie, sits in front of the North Battleford provincial courthouse amidst the signs she brought to Gerald Stanley’s court date for firearms storage charges. The case was adjourned to April 16. Stanley did not appear. Photo by Averil Hall
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Gerald Stanley may be acquitted of murder charges, but two charges of unsafe storage of firearms remain unresolved. Those charges came up in provincial court in North Battleford on Monday afternoon before Judge Dan O’Hanlon. Stanley’s lawyer, Scott Spencer, appeared by phone on Stanley’s behalf to request an adjournment to April 16. Judge O’Hanlon quickly agreed to the April 16 date, at 1:30 p.m. in North Battleford provincial court.
Grand Slam of Curling returning By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
With the success of their first trip to the area, it felt like it wouldn’t take long for the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling to make another visit to the North Battleford. The return engagement at the Civic Centre will take place from Jan. 8 to 13 next year as the Meridian Canadian Open will once again be held here. “In the six years that Sportsnet has been involved with the Grand Slam of Curling, the crowds we saw in North Battleford and the entire week there made it by far
the best event we’ve ever done,” senior event manager Kristi Petrushchak said. “We’re coming back to work with a very experienced and well connected organization committee that’s connected to the community, and those strong ties made it such a huge success the first time around. We’re looking to have some more engagement with local sponsors, but other than that, it’s more about making things even better than they were in 2017.” Unlike their last visit to North Battleford in 2017, which took place just from Jan. 3 to 8, there will be more of a gap from the hol-
expected to go on sale in the coming weeks. Another big difference from the last Meridian Canadian Open, which was won by Brad Gushue and Casey Scheidigger, will be with the teams themselves. With the latest four-year Olympic cycle coming to an end, a number of the top men’s and women’s rinks in Canada and around the world have made changes to their lineups. “Everyone’s already looking towards 2022 and the different dynamics will see from the new rinks, along with those that are going to be staying together, will make things really exciting.”
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It was a very brief court appearance, with Stanley himself not present in the courtroom. Prosecutor Chris Browne appeared for the Crown. Even though proceedings Monday were brief, there was still a large turnout of media and of supporters and several family members of Colten Boushie, the young Indigenous man who was shot and killed on Aug. 9, 2016, at Stanley’s property in the R.M. of Glenside. It was clear feelings were still raw after Stanley’s acquittal of second-degree murder in February in Battleford. Boushie’s mother, Debbie Baptiste, attended outside the courthouse with placards including one that stated: “Blood’s on your hands, Gerald Stanley.” Boushie’s uncle, Alvin Baptiste, was disappointed Stanley did not show up for the day’s proceedings. “The coward that he is, he didn’t show up for his charges,” said Baptiste. “Racism is what killed my nephew.” He once again reiterated his disgust with the justice system. “Our battlefields are no longer in the prairies, but are in the justice system now, in the courts, is where our battlefields are now,” said Baptiste. “We will continue fighting colonialism that still exists today.”
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Cannabis zoning changes introduced By John Cairns
North Battleford is permitting cannabis retail in the city Staff Reporter but they must still settle the isProposed zoning bylaw sue of where such retail outlets changes to allow for cannabis would be allowed to set up unretail outlets to set up in North der the zoning bylaw. The initial Battleford are on the way. report from planning and develAt North Battleford’s plan- opment on the whole issue was ning committee meeting Mon- presented and discussed extenday night, a number of zoning sively at Monday’s meeting. bylaw changes were being proAccording to a city memo posed; those will be introduced from Anastasia Conly, planat council’s March 26 meeting ner with the city, the following and then be discussed and voted changes are being proposed: to on over the next several weeks. include cannabis retail outlets a The issue of cannabis retail definition in the zoning bylaw, is front and centre due to the and as a discretionary use in C1 pending legalization on July 1, – Downtown Commercial, C3 as well as plans by the Sask- – Arterial Commercial, C3A – atchewan Liquor and Gaming Large Lot Arterial Commercial, Authority to issue two cannabis and C4 – Regional Commercial retail permits to private retailers Districts. This would cover the in North Battleford. main commercial districts run-
ning along Railway Avenue and up 100th Street. As well, large scale cannabis cultivation is being proposed for inclusion as a definition in the zoning bylaw. However, this use will not be permitted or discretionary in any zoning district. The third item being proposed is for cannabis processing and manufacturing to be included as a definition in the zoning bylaw, and as a discretionary use in Industrial Districts, in keeping with the current practice for medical marijuana cultivation. One item that administration is addressing with the bylaw changes is the distance of cannabis retail outlets from areas where youth might gather. One section of the bylaw would require Cannabis Retail
Outlets to locate a minimum distance of 300m measured from the centre of all schools, libraries, municipal recreation facilities, and playgrounds. What this means is that there will be areas of the city where a cannabis retail outlet will not be permitted, even if the zone potentially allows it as a discretionary use. A map was provided to council members outlining locations where cannabis retail outlets will be included as a discretionary use. It was noted that across the cities, provinces, states and countries which have legalized cannabis retail, 300m (1000 ft.) minimum setbacks from “places where youth gather” is the standard practice. Zoning bylaw changes regarding Continued on Page 6 cannabis legalization are on the way.
Landsberg brings message of hope By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The Civic Centre was the venue for quite possibly the biggest mental health event ever in the Battlefords on Thursday. It was #SickNotWeak in The Battlefords, spearheaded by TSN host Michael Landsberg. The show was sponsored and produced by Cameco, with a crowd estimated at around 3,000 packing the Civic Centre. While it was a free show, donations were accepted afterwards going towards the local Canadian Mental Health Association. Landsberg, who has documented his own battle with depression, operates the #SickNotWeak charity devoted to mental health. “It’s a gift to be able to come to a community and to try to make a tiny bit of a difference,” Landsberg said in speaking to the News-Optimist. “That’s all our expectations are. I tell everyone that’s involved with what we do it’s all about the humility. If you come to a place like North Battleford or the Battlefords and you think you’re going to change everything, you know what, go back home. Our goal is to make a tiny bit of a difference and maybe make a difference in someone’s life and maybe a month from now
somebody else’s life, and if you reach one person sometimes you reach a lot more.” The event came together after the Battlefords was hit by suicide tragedy involving young people in the community, including three people within the span of a month at the beginning of the year. Two of those were students at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School. For Landsberg personally, North Battleford is a place with special personal meaning for him. He’s well aware of the community because of his friendship with Wade Belak, the NHL player from the Battlefords who took his own life back in 2011. Landsberg remains close with Lorraine and Barry Belak, Wade’s parents, who live in the Battlefords. “I’ve never been, but it’s always been a place that meant something to me because it was Wade’s home and because I keep in touch with his parents.” It also has special meaning because of Tyson Williams, a Battlefords resident who was on the verge of taking his own life when Landsberg connected with him and eventually convinced him to seek help. This happened shortly after an interview Landsberg did with NHL player Stephane Richer in which
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music artist Beverley Mahood, well-known in Saskatchewan from her many appearances on Telemiracle and a frequent guest of Landsberg’s Off the Record show. Lined up for the rock component was One Bad Son out of Saskatoon, who have played North Battleford before. Shortly after asking them, Landsberg said he had gotten a note from the band, thanking him for being asked to join the show. “When someone’s a big deal and they thank you for asking them, that’s just a really lovely gesture and
they were engaged right away.” Landsberg also noted the importance of having “strong female voices” as part of the show, which is why TSN’s Tessa Bonhomme, who won a gold medal with Canada’s Olympic women’s hockey team, joined as well. “To be honest with you, it was easy,” Landsberg said of the effort to line up all these big names. “People that you want to get who have a certain aspect of them that is dominated by the idea of ‘I want to do something good for society’ – those people
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both opened up about their experiences with depression. That interview prompted Williams to contact Landsberg and share his own struggles. “Now you have two reasons why North Battleford is significant to me. And I have a charity and the goal is to come to a community that needs something, not necessarily needs us but needs something.” It was a friend in the mental health area, Emily Gill, whose boyfriend is from North Battleford (hockey player Colby Cave), who notified Landsberg via Twitter about the suicide tragedies there and urged him to do something to help. “Well, the result of ‘we should do something’ is ‘something that we are doing’ which is this.” Landsberg quickly rounded up a number of people to participate in the event. Not surprisingly, there was a big sports component. Landsberg contacted Chris Getzlaf and he quickly said “I’m in,” and also convinced another former Roughrider great Weston Dressler to participate as well. Landsberg also wanted a big music component to the show and sought out people he knew who had a strong connection to the area. Lined up was country
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Bold steps needed Dear Editor I read with interest and joy the downtown and community plan presented by the city in its effort to revitalize downtown. I applaud the vision and thought they have put into it. My challenge lies in that right now, as important as long term plans are, we need bold action and quickly. There are two quick actions that could change our downtown but would require the city and province to make bold steps. Firstly, we need to relocate the Saskatchewan Liquor Board outlet to as far away from the downtown area as possible and allow another organization, preferably a First Nations or Métis one, to occupy the present location. Although I am not of First Nations descent, I would find it insulting to have depictions of my people on a building that sells something that creates such challenges for our society, FNMI and non-FNMI. By repurposing, at little or no cost, the building for an organization like Treaty 6 Education Council or another FNMI governmental organization, we would send a message that our city holds our relationship with Indigenous peoples as an integral part of the city. It would also serve as the first step in removing liquor sales from downtown. The second thing is a need to rezone the downtown area to be an area where liquor can only be served with meals. The triangle of the Beaver, the SLGA, and the Keg Room in the Travelodge has created an environment in the downtown area that is designed to serve liquor, not to enhance and grow our community. I am not against a social drink, ask anyone who knows me, but I am against making it as easy as possible to abuse liquor and as a result, creating a culture of crime and vagrancy within the area of easiest shopping for one of the products that causes it. We need to make it as attractive as possible for business to move downtown. With the city’s efforts in landscaping and working with business to help revitalize the buildings they have made a good start. Now I ask
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the city to make the bold moves, fight the battles it may create, and rebuild both our downtown and the city’s reputation quickly. Tom Hawboldt North Battleford
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Don’t these pipeline protestors have jobs? Our sister publication, Burnaby Now, is at the focal point of the Trans Mountain Expansion Pipeline project, with the terminus of the pipeline in that Lower Mainland community. On March 17, they ran a story about protestors getting arrested for zip-tying themselves to fences and what not. The Burnaby RCMP stepped in, enforcing a recently-imposed permanent court injunction on protests within five metres of the pipeline terminal entrance. We carried their story on pipelinenews.ca. More than one person pointed out the irony that they used oil-based plastic zip ties to protest an oil pipeline. This happened on a Saturday. However, the story concluded by saying, “Protests are expected to continue over the next week.”
From the top of the pile By Brian Zinchuk Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net I imagine they will continue a lot longer than that. If the North Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests are any indication, they will last months, maybe years. Thus, it was convenient for these 28 people to get arrested on a Saturday. Other people might go to the mall, take their kids to a school sporting tournament, or clean up their yard. These people chose to get arrested. But what happens on Monday? Tuesday? And all the other days? Those
who will protest, and do so to the point where they get arrested, how, exactly do they do that? Most of us, you see, have jobs. And if you don’t have a job, you should probably be looking for one, especially given the cost of housing in the Lower Mainland. What do these people do in the morning when they drop off their kids at the sitter? How does that conversation go? “Oh, hey, Susie, I might not be back today to pick up the kids, like at all. Yeah, I might be locked
Landsberg in the Battlefords on mental health Continued from Page 3 In all, the intention was to provide an upbeat and entertaining atmosphere to deliver the serious message Landsberg wanted to bring to the Battlefords. “I wanted to make it something special and the best way to get people to listen to your message is to actually find the whole experience enjoyable. It makes the important stuff easier to deliver when people go ‘yeah, you know what, I’m having fun, I’m listening to some music.’” The goal was simple: to make a difference and provide some inspiration for the massive audience in attendance. “Hopefully it will bring them some hope,” said Landsberg. “You can’t tell people to have hope. You can show them what hope looks like and feels like.”
While the North Battleford stop was perhaps the highlight of Landsberg’s tour, it was one of a number of stops. He made a presentation to students in Shellbrook earlier Thursday and was due to go to Fond-du-Lac on Friday before heading to Regina on Saturday. It’s all part of Landsberg’s nationwide effort with his #SickNotWeak charity to show that mental illness is an illness, and not something to keep silent about. “I do this because I found out one day in 2009 that simply by telling my story of struggling with depression that I could save somebody’s life,” Landsberg said. “I do this because I can and because I know what it’s worth to people. And now, at this point, I would say that if I didn’t do it,
knowing how easy it is for me to do this, to get an audience, because I enjoy I mean I love to perform and be on stage and be on camera. I have no hesitation about talking about my message, so shame on me if I don’t do it.” Landsberg offered his final thoughts on being in the Battlefords. “#SickNotWeak is here to give you an ear and give you a voice. Having a voice to people with mental health challenges is hugely important. And having an ear, if you have a mental health challenge, is hugely important. Because you start off as the voice, ‘I need help,’ and then all of a sudden you find ‘I’m listening to someone else and I am the help.’ It’s weird how that happens and sometimes you don’t even realize that’s happened.”
up overnight until my first appearance in court. “Oh, today’s Friday, I might be held until court on Monday. Um, here’s a few more juice boxes to tide the kids over.” There has been a lot of talk about American big business, even in the energy business, financially backing these protests. I find that a little hard to believe, as I don’t think most of these earthmuffins are on any sort of payroll, at least to protest. I think they come by their idiocy and hypocrisy quite honestly. That doesn’t mean to say there is no such thing as professional protestors. Ezra Levant, while he still had Sun News behind him, used to make great sport in pointing out the professional protestors who conveniently appeared at the events he went to rabble rouse at. I know of at least one academic in Saskatchewan, a tenured University of Regina professor, who seems to be at nearly every energy- or Indigenous-related protest
in Regina. If it’s a social justice warrior cause, she’s likely there. I pointed out to her, at an oil conference, that her Facebook page showed how many numerous protests her baby had attended while she was on maternity leave. And there was a lot of talk about a lot of the opposition to the Keystone XL project having backing from the folks who profit from crude-by-rail. I don’t know if that was rumour or reality. So if you are a normal Joe or Jane Public, how do you go to a protest on a Tuesday, a normal working day for most folks? After telling your sitter, what do you tell your boss? “Hi, Mr. Boss. I need to take today off. No, my kid’s not sick. He’s at the sitters. No, I don’t have a dental or doctor appointment. I want to protest a pipeline. Yes, the pipeline that delivers the fuel that goes in the trucks of our fleet to deliver our product. Yes, I know our product is made of plastic,
which is made from hydrocarbons. I just want them to stop all pipelines, including that new one. It’s going to end the world, you know. “Yes, I am paying for a sitter so I can protest a pipeline. “Have I gone crazy? Well, I guess you could possibly consider this a mental health day. “Clean out my desk tomorrow? Whatever do you mean?” Maybe there is some credence to the notion people are being paid to protest. How else would the above conversation take place? “Ms. Underling, are you telling me you took holiday time to chain yourself to a bulldozer? That I am paying someone else overtime to fill in for your ‘family emergency?’” It’s income tax season. Do you get a T4 for protesting? Or is it a deduction? I’m really not sure. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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On the evening of the March 13, 2018, Commanding Officer from RSCU (NW) in Winnipeg, Lieutenant-Colonel Denis Letellier, visited the Battleford Corps. Pictured (left) is Aiden Dyck, who was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal, and (right) Captain Brenda Cookman, who was honoured for dedicating 12 years to the Canadian Forces. Also promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal was Lilyanna Tokaryk, Presley Hubert, Connor Heyden, and Lydia Harder. Photos by Josh Greschner
Cannabis changes Continued from Page 3 The bylaw amendments will prohibit cannabis retail in the residential and neighbourhood commercial districts. As well, home-based businesses, Type I and II, will be prohibited from manufacturing or retailing cannabis and cannabis byproducts, including the
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Long-time Battleford resident Edith Irene Degenstien recently celebrated her 97th birthday with family members. In attendance were six of her 10 children (Diana, Todd, Patricia, David, Walter, Brian), several spouses, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Irene’s other four children (Edna, Barry, Stephen, and Lorraine) were unable to attend. Born March 13, 1921, in Victoria, B.C., Irene moved to the Battleford area after the second World War, and farmed south of town with her husband J. T. (Joe)
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Yung C, guests, to perform at the Gog By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
After working on new music for the past year, Yung C is back with a new album, No Remorse. Yung C (Calvin Wuttunee) is hosting an album release party at the Gog on Thursday, March 29. The setlist will also feature Kjeltie Katherine, and artists with whom Wuttunee recently performed at the Everybody Has A Story performance earlier this month at the Dekker Centre: Lori Colvin, Eric Little Poplar, and Zayda. Wuttunee grew up and went to high school in North Battleford, and currently lives on Sweetgrass First Nation. Wuttunee made the album himself, including the production and rapping.
Yung C is hosting an album release party at the Gog on March 29. Photo submitted
“I haven’t been putting out anything for the past year, but now I’m here and I’m ready to go,” Wuttunee said. Wuttunee said it will be his second time performing at the Gog. North Battleford has opened many
doors, and Wuttunee said he’s met many talented artists in the city. He said the album should be enjoyed by those who like hip hop. “If you love hip hop, I don’t think this album will let you down. This is something very very special. I’ve been getting a lot of good feedback from my peers.” The Gog is located at 1391-105th Street in North Battleford. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is starting at 7:30. Admission is $10 for students and $15 for adults, and there is a donation jar for food/drinks. Anyone interested needs to RSVP Kelly Waters by text at 306-481-3656 or email waterskelly@hotmail.com. The show will feature explicit content.
Notes of Thanks: March 24 Sisters Jeanny and Emily Jung are organizing a performance night called Notes of Thanks on Saturday, March 24 at Third Avenue United Church with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. There will be 13 performers, including a guest performer Matthew Armet, who’s work was seen recently at the Dekker Centre in the performance Everybody Has A Story. The Jungs say Armet is “a nice tie between students and teachers.” Emily said, “We’re hoping that a lot of people come,” adding she was “really thankful for the opportunity I had [at JPII] to learn.” Emily Jung is graduating this year. Photo by Josh Greschner
By Lorraine Voegeli In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous: Aristotle The first day of spring brought out several eager artists. Various media were observed being used with intriguing results. At noon, we viewed the first half of a DVD entitled ‘Drawing gesture in charcoal and pastel’ in preparation for the life drawing of a model we’ll be doing in the future. We will view the second half of this video next week. Some of our group are looking forward to the workshops in April by Bonny McNab and Ljubica Fa Hardi. For further details about those, call the Allan Sapp Gallery. Featured this week is a sepia landscape done by Kathy Smith.
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Special Report Part Two: 101st Street Second and last in a series on the rehabilitation work that has been done on 101st Street in downtown North Battleford, how it is being received, and what plans for the future might see.
By John Cairns and Josh Greschner
The City of North Battleford’s Downtown Revitalization Plan is a 122-page document outlining how to create a business-friendly, walkable downtown. Ideas from the plan are then turned into actions by the city. Some parts of the plan are followed closely, city officials say, while other sections are used as guidelines.
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Revitalizing downtown has been a long-term process going back a number of years. The Downtown Revitalization Plan, explained in the March 15 Regional Optimist, was a work in progress for several years and there were a number of efforts under way prior to its formulation. Among them were some tough zoning requirements to prevent new secondhand stores from opening in the downtown core. Those were brought in in response to the proliferation of pawnshops downtown. Those rules ultimately have had the desired effect: slowly but surely, the number of pawn shops has dwindled. But other issues have remained. For years, downtown was defined by crumbling buildings, empty storefronts and a lack of amenities such as restaurants. One attempt, the Longhorn Steakhouse, came and went. Vagrancy and even panhandling became noticeable along the street. Shawn Gratton of Second Chance Goods said he’s seen public drunkenness, sex in public places, and public urination along 101st Street. Trevor Stone said he tries to help people off the streets before police find them. In addition to the Downtown Revitalization Plan, the city has taken a number of measures to deter crime and encourage investment in the city’s downtown. New Battlefords Chamber of Commerce president Terry Caldwell has committed to addressing the city’s reputation for crime during his tenure with the chamber. He has business interests downtown and
is supportive of the revitalization efforts, but said crime could get in the way of that. “To get investors and that, I think we really need to address the reputation problem. And to do that we need to address the crime problem,” Caldwell told the Regional Optimist recently. “Once we are able to solve all those things we’ll get good investment down there. As you know, we have property down there. I would like to see it change for the positive in North Battleford also.” Caldwell thinks the work that has been done to this point on 101st Street will make a big difference going forward. “[The street has] got the bones, it’s got the structure now for us to move forward. All the underground work has been done now, also all those things in the background are nicely done for us now.” With respect to enhancing community safety, city officials have plans for more enforcement efforts downtown, with steppedup downtown patrols so pedestrians will feel safer. The plan is for RCMP and Community Safety Officers to do those patrols. The community safety strategy is integrated into all of what will be happening. “We do want to put a priority downtown,” said City Manager Jim Puffalt told the Regional Optimist in an interview at City Hall. City officials also believe downtown will become a safer place simply by having more shoppers there. Already, Mayor Ryan Bater said in the same interview, two new business-
es have opened downtown and the new cinema is on the way, and that will mean more foot traffic, “which is why those patrols become more important.” At a March 2018 council meeting, city council reached a new agreement with Magic Lantern Theatres to begin building a four-screen movie theatre. “The more people come downtown, the less people feel comfortable about doing wrong acts,” said Puffalt, who noted Crime Prevention Though Environmental Design (CPTED) principles play a role here. “Natural surveillance, eyes on the street, more lighting, all those things work to create the environment that doing bad things is not going to work. We want to be a bad place to do bad business.” Puffalt also points to the importance of improving the look of downtown as fitting into part of their community safety strategy, in particular to improve peoples’ perceptions. “Entrances and appearances of the community is really important, to again show that we care about our community, that we look after it and repair things that need to be repaired, and we do the right things, as well as replacing our infrastructure.” Panhandling is also common downtown. In a News-Optimist poll, 33 per cent responded that panhandling was the likeliest reason for not shopping downtown. Before the end of an interview, Trevor Stone asked for money to buy cigarettes. Amendments were introduced in late September to change the city’s Panhandling and Public Be-
haviours Bylaw. The amendments would increase the distance in front of certain locations where people are not allowed to panhandle from 10 metres, to 100 metres. Locations subject to the panhandling prohibition include banks, credit unions or trust companies, ATMs, bus stops, bus shelters, doorways to liquor stores or beer and wine stories, and pay telephones. Under the bylaw amendments, three more locations would be added to this list: pawn shops, quick cash locations and any business with a licence from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. At the time, Puffalt said the changes were proposed at the request of the RCMP who felt the existing bylaws didn’t allow them to carry out their duties. Some councillors at a September 2017 council meeting said they supported the amendments. Councillor Kent Lindgren disagreed. “I don’t see a panhandling bylaw as a best response to the issues that we see in our community,” said Lindgren at the time. “There’s people in our community who have every right to be in our community. To me, this goes against really good governance of people in our community.” The amendments were discussed again at the next council meeting, which included a delegation from local lawyer Ben Feist. Councillors Kevin Steinborn and Len Taylor pulled support for the amendments. In the end the final vote was 5-2 against third reading of the panhandling by-
The Business Improvement District, found in the Downtown Revitalization Plan. The area was separated into character zones.
law amendments. Mayor Ryan Bater was in favour of the amendments. Bater said he’d like to find a solution that involves engaging with the RCMP. “I think it’s just a matter of finding the right policy that meets the needs of council,” Bater said at the time.
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The city has interpreted the tasks outlined in the Downtown Revitalization Plan into phases. Bater has often said to people at public functions that the city was not interested in commissioning studies that would then gather dust on a shelf.
Work as part of Phase 1 took place from June to October 2017. Work on Phase 1 involved the Downtown “T”: 101st Street from 11th to 12th Avenue, and 12th Avenue from 100th to 102nd Street. The area is in the King Street Character Zone. During 2017 budget deliberations, which took place in December 2016, director of planning and development Jennifer Niesink outlined plans to council to reconstruct roadways and sidewalks, and to incorporate streetscape amenities such as trees, waste containers, and benches. Continued on Page 9
The ribbon marking the completion of Phase 1 was cut by Mayor Ryan Bater in October of 2017. Photo by Josh Greschner
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Self Portrait by the late Patricia Shiplett is to be located at Central Park. Photo – City of North Battleford
The city recently approved the purchase of two pieces of public art by former North Battleford artist Patricia Shiplett. The two sculptures, “Ancient Voices,” and “Self Portrait,” are currently in Saskatoon. The two sculptures cost $3,000 each, plus costs associated with moving and installation. Shiplett passed away in May 2017.
“Self Portrait” is planned to be located at the entrance to Central Park near the intersection of 13th Avenue and 101st Street. “Ancient Voices” will not be part of the downtown landscape: it is planned to be located in the northwest corner of Peace Park near the intersection of 112th Street and 13th Avenue.
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View for the future - A walkable downtown Walkable Winter? There have been questions about the viability of a walkable downtown given the length of winter. Minus-30 temperatures are an obvious disincentive to anyone coming downtown, although the leadership team at City Hall say the street should be well equipped to handle the elements. “Our snow-removal strategy remains as it is, it’s a priority area,” said Bater. Puffalt said that they have also made their city workers aware to watch for those areas on the street, such as the cobblestones, that might be trouble spots. Niesink said the cobblestones are sulfate resistant. “We made people aware coming Continued from Page 8 “Along 101st Street there was some work but there were lead service lines replaced in the buildings. A lot of the buildings along that street are quite old, so the lead service lines were all replaced. The undergrounds were all inspected and replaced where need be.” This meant tearing up the streets to get at all the underground work that needed to be done, so roadway reconstruction had to be included as well to handle the volume of traffic. City Hall had already introduced an Underground Pipes and Roads levy (UPAR) to try and catch up to the infrastructure deficit facing the entire city; the Downtown “T” would be part of that. During 2017 deliberations, Niesink had indicated there would be three different funding sources for Phase 1. One would be the $480,000 that was a holdover from 2016, the second would be another $520,000 for the rest of the work on 101st Street. That latter amount would be from debt financing. The third portion, the undergrounds work, was funded through the UPAR levy. The reason why undergrounds was included in Phase 1, it was explained, was because of significant cost savings that could be achieved by doing all the work at once. At budget, the estimate presented was a saving of some 30 per cent. In total, the final cost of the entire Phase 1 came to $1,696,000, which includes the underground work. The finished street has a look and feel of being narrower than before, but that is actually not the case, Bater said. “A lot of people thought that,” Bater said. “The sidewalks look fuller because there’s just so much on them now.” The idea was to make 101st Street feel narrower, partly as a traffic-calming measure, said City Manager Jim Puffalt. That way, the area becomes pedestrian friendly.
down with a grader to watch for these areas,” Puffalt said. Gratton said he’s been told the new bricks are more slippery than previously, and “there’s been a few people who’ve almost wiped out.” Gratton said he salts the sidewalk in front of his property. “I don’t know if that was something that was overlooked,” Gratton said. Solar-powered lights on the newly installed bollards have also raised questions, as only a few actually lit up under 24-hour streetlights. According to Communications Coordinator Susanne Abe, the tops of the bollards along the street were removed in midFebruary in order to be reprogrammed. The tops were reinstalled mid-March.
“When you see something that looks unusual people start to slow down,” said Puffalt. “It’s not that it’s unusual, it’s just there’s a whole bunch of stuff around there. You’re not driving down a highway, there’s things you’ve got to pay attention to.” While council considered and ultimately approved the budget covering the projects on 101st Street, the deliberations actually took place before the Downtown Revitalization Plan was unveiled. There was some concern expressed about approving the budget before council members had a chance to see for themselves what the Plan had proposed, but the general feeling was that the project was needed and the money for it needed to be allocated, regardless of what details were in the Plan. Construction toward the Downtown “T” began in late June. In late August, sidewalks opened, and Oct. 6 was announced as the project’s completion date. Phone calls to the NewsOptimist, Facebook comments and other reports expressed discontent with the pace of construction work. The grand re-opening was Oct. 16. In September, Bater said Saskatchewan has a very short construction season. “Unfortunately, July and August is the time it has to happen.” For 2018 budget deliberations, downtown redevelopment Phase 2 was proposed. The work planned is an extension of the Downtown “T” work the previous year, with work continuing along 101st Street beyond 12th Avenue into the City Hall area, extending up to Central Park, though not going into it this year. Phase 2 won’t require as much underground work. Niesink said some lead service lines will be replaced, and reconstruction and patching of the road will be done as needed. The 2018 budget has allocated $2.2 million to
that project; however, a final figure is dependent on what comes back for tenders. According to the city’s five-year capital plan, Phase 3 is slated for 2019 and 2020 at $1.5 million each year; Phase 4 is slated for 2021 at $1.5 million; and Phase 5 on Railway Avenue is slated for 2022 at a budgeted $1.6 million. Where the work is done, and whether these projects go ahead, are dependent on budget in future years. Currently, the thinking is to begin Phase 3 work on 100th Street in 2019 from 11th to 14th Avenues. “That block of 100th Street is in really bad shape underground,” Puffalt said. The concern from engineering is there could be possible breakage if they leave that work for very much longer. Bater said there was consideration given to whether to go ahead with the 100th Street portion in 2018. Ultimately it was decided to push that portion back, because Magic Lantern was likely to start construction of its new cinema project along 11th Avenue this year. “It would have been difficult to manage traffic patterns,” said Bater. The other revitalization project planned for 2018 was a downtown pay parking lot on the King Street Station lot at the corner of Railway Avenue and 11th Avenue. The 2018 budget allocated $100,000 to turn the empty lot into paid parking during weekday hours. While the lot is used right now by many local residents as parking, Bater said the lot is actually not a proper parking lot. As Bater points out it was an empty lot that was actually offered for sale. In fact, for years the city had marketed a potential “King Street Station” development, full of restaurants, stores and offices, on that lot. That effort didn’t fully realize its potential, with only the liquor store being developed there. However, hopes of developing
12th Avenue facing west toward Main Street (100th Street), with a redone sidewalk. Photo by Josh Greschner
the property revived when Magic Lantern offered to acquire it in 2016 with plans for a cinema complex there. In addition to the actual road and sidewalk construction work, there have been other policies introduced at City Hall to encourage the development of properties in the downtown to get them back into circulation. During council discussions setting the mill rate in 2017, administration proposed a special mill rate to be imposed on a new subclass of “vacant commercial properties” in the city, set at twice the commercial mill rate. The new mill rate
targeted commercial buildings that did not have a utility connection or a business license since 2015. City officials stated that the idea was to get vacant properties back into circulation again. Downtown was included, as was the key commercial corridor from 100th Street through Railway Avenue. The other was the introduction of what was described as an aggressive downtown incentive program in 2017. Six new incentive programs were brought in, covering a range of activity from building improvements to new construction. Aggressive incentives waived not
only the portion of the tax assessment related to improvements, but the entire assessment of the building when it came to the municipal portion of property taxes up to five years. The first recipient of the tax incentive was Rainbow Cinemas, towards their major renovation project at the Capitol Theatre completed in 2017. Other downtown efforts include $53,000 allocated towards parking enforcement equipment so that Community Safety Officers could issue parking tickets downtown. $35,000 was allocated for lighting in Central Park.
Passersby helped get this vehicle unstuck earlier this month. Photo by Josh Greschner
Summer Sun A Cadillac, which was stuck in front of BMO early in March, made it out of the snow after people pushed it out. Trevor Stone carried on down the street. People went about their business. The weather got warmer over the week and the snow banks melted. Shawn Gratton said he’s looking forward to summer, which he said should bring out more shoppers. There are a number of things businesses can do, Gratton said, to encourage shopping downtown. He said he’d like to bring back Midnight Madness, in which shops would stay open late into the night with their merchandise
on sale. He also said busking could improve the feel of the street, and businesses could participate in big flea markets, to be held periodically. While he disagrees with decisions by city officials, Gratton said he gives the city credit for certain things, including the city buses and the car show, which he said brings foot traffic downtown. Since Phase 1 concluded in October, Gratton said he hasn’t yet experienced what the new sidewalk can bring during summertime. “We’ll see,” Gratton said. “Time will tell.”
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Dubés donate $1 million to new SHNB By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
A number of people, including hospital patients, staff, Saskatchewan Health Authority administrators, and members of the public, gathered in the cafeteria of Saskatchewan Hospital on March 14 for an announcement. The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced Les and Irene Dubé donated $1 million to Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings. According to a Saskatchewan Health Authority press release, the money has helped the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign reach 75 per cent of its $8 million goal. An exterior corridor which will wel-
come visitors, patients and families into the new Saskatchewan Hospital, will be named after the Dubés. The corridor will be called the Irene and Leslie Dubé Pathway to New Beginnings. The Dubés have donated money to a number of different causes over the years. Les Dubé said he and his wife support causes including health, education, and religious studies. Dubé said donations are motivated by love. “We have found that the more we contribute the more we achieve peace in our hearts,” Dube said. Notable people at the event included MLA Herb Cox and SHA CEO Scott Livingstone. Denver Roy read a thank
you poem he wrote shortly before the ceremony. “Sometimes people get sick, and their mind might play a trick,” began the poem. “Thank you all for what you’ve done to change a life by helping hands.” The press release states, “the provincial government contributed $222 million for the construction cost of the new building. Additional funds are being raised to cover the costs of medical equipment and furnishings.” June 1 was the scheduled date for the hospital’s completion. The News-Optimist reported on March 13 that Saskatchewan government officials said the June 1 target will not be met.
Baljennie news ‘n’ views By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent
The Western Development Museum in North Battleford will be holding another workshop bee for the gas tractors antique engines Friday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. They like to see new volunteers coming to their special work bee days. There always is a good assortment of different little projects on the go. A big thank you
to all the volunteers who have turned out these past winter months. Once the museum gets into April it will be open on Mondays. Through the months of January, February and March, it has been closed to the public, workers and volunteers on Mondays. Sympathy goes out to the Frank Simpson family on Frank’s recent passing. Frank was a tenant at Bridge Road Condos in Battleford for a little over two years. Due to illness he
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had just moved to a seniors home in North Battleford to have closed health care. He spent some time in the Battlefords Union Hospital before he passed away. He will really be missed at Bridge Road Condos. Our spring weather is having a hard time leaving the winter behind. There has been a lot of melting going on, then it freezes at night to leave some very slippery ice areas. Easter will soon be here, so Happy Easter to all my readers.
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Les Dubé speaking at a ceremony announcing a $1 million donation from himself and his wife, Irene, toward the new Saskatchewan Hospital. Photo by Josh Greschner
New elevator for Maidstone Staff Maidstone is getting a new primary elevator, It was announced Tuesday that G3 Canada Limited (G3) would build two new facilities: one in Saskatchewan and one in Alberta. In addition to the new primary elevator near Maidstone, the company plans to add a new primary elevator south of Wetaskiwin, which would be the first G3 location in the Province of Alberta. According to a company news release the facilities are described as state of the art and capable of unloading trucks in less
than five minutes. The trains will be loaded using a loop track system. As well, both new elevators are being built with 42,000 tonnes storage capacity. The Maidstone elevator will be located on the CN Rail line while the Wetaskiwin site is on CP Rail. Both will supply the G3 Terminal Vancouver when it becomes operational in 2020. Construction is expected to begin in April, subject to regulatory approval, and are expected to be completed in time for the 2019 harvest. Two other primary elevators near Saskatoon and Melville, are in the
latter stages of construction and expected to be operational in summer 2018. “We’re excited to be able to show farmers in the Wetaskiwin and Maidstone areas what G3 has to offer their business,” says G3 CEO Karl Gerrand. “Farmers near both new facilities will benefit from G3’s service model, providing fast truck turnaround and strong delivery opportunities.” Gerrand added that the new facilities “further advance our vision to build a world class grain handling network, and continue to grow our presence in western Canada.”
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Cheer Legacy Athletics “Dynasty” is heading to Worlds 2018. This group of 15 athletes ages 15-26 from North Battleford has received a bid to the 2018 USASF Cheerleading World Championships. Cheer Legacy Athletics “Dynasty” will be joining this elite group of athletes and teams from around the world in Orlando, Florida, in April. Cheerleading Worlds will be televised live on ESPN April 27-30. Watch for Team Canada and for the Cheer Legacy Athletics team. Dynasty will be competing in the Level 5 Small Co-ed division against teams from all over the world. Dynasty has been training since June of 2017, working hard to achieve their goal of attending the world championships. In
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North Stars put Red Wings on the ropes Staff The Battlefords North Stars found themselves with a chance to sweep aside the Weyburn Red Wings in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League quarter-final for the second straight season. With a 4-1 win at Crescent Point Place Tuesday evening, the North Stars held a 3-0 lead in the bestof-seven affair and could punch their ticket into the semifinal round for the third straight year with a road win Wednesday. The result of that contest was not known as of press time. Cole Johnson led the way up front for the North Stars with a pair of goals, while Keith Anderson had a pair of assists. Layne Young and MacGregor Sinclair both scored on an empty net in the final minute to seal
the win, which saw Cody Spagrud and Brad Girard picking up assists. After giving up five goals on 24 shots in a wild 6-5 win Saturday at the Civic Centre, Joel Grzybowski was stellar for the visitors as he turned aside 27 shots and made a number of save-of-theyear candidates to help the North Stars earn their 15th straight post-season win. Arik Weersink made 34 saves for the Red Wings in the loss, with their lone goal coming from Jeremy Velazquez in the third period. If the Red Wings could keep their season alive Wednesday, the series will return to the Civic Centre Friday at 7:30 p.m. for Game 5. A sixth game, if needed, would be held in Weyburn Sunday and a seventh contest, if required, will take
place in North Battleford next Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.. In other SJHL playoff action Tuesday, Bo Didur turned aside all 18 shots he faced to give the Estevan Bruins a 5-0 road victory over the Kindersley Klippers and a 3-0 series lead in the process. The most surprising result of the night came at the Whitney Forum as the Flin Flon Bombers defeated the Nipawin Hawks by a score of 3-2 and now trail the league leaders by a 2-1 margin. Finally, the Humboldt Broncos now have a 2-1 lead over the Melfort Mustnangs in the quarterfinal matchup after a 4-1 triumph in Humboldt. All three of those series had their fourth games Wendesday, the results of which were unknown at press time.
Battlefords North Stars forward Cole Johnson, seen chasing after Weyburn Red Wings defenceman Mike Eskra at the Civic Centre Saturday, scored twice in Tuesday’s 4-1 win for the defending Canalta Cup champions in Weyburn. Photo by Lucas Punkari
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Vikings basketball teams heading back to Hoopla
Hoopla, but it’s a totally different creature this year as we move up to 5A,” Vikings girls head coach Bryan Cottini added. “For a number of our girls, this will be their first time there, so this will be a pretty exciting experience for
them.” Coming off a bronze medal at last year’s 4A tournament in Regina, the Vikings girls punched their ticket to this year’s Hoopla Saturday in Weyburn as they picked up a 65-40 win over the Prince Albert St.
Mary Marauders. “Other than Prince Albert Carlton, who were head and shoulders ahead of the field, we knew it was going to be a dog fight to earn the second berth out of the regionals,” Cottini said.
“I was a little disappointed with how tentative the girls were coming out of the gates in our first game against Weyburn, but I saw none of that against St. Mary. We started off the game shooting really well and we never let up.” The boys’ team, meanwhile, clinched their Hoopla spot at a regional tournament in Warman as they defeated the Estevan Elecs by a score of 93-71. “We had a strong finish against St. Mary in our first game and we kept up that level of play against Estevan,” Sommerfeld said. “Estevan has a pretty dominant point guard and we were able to focus on him for most of the game. We had a good game plan coming in to the game and we executed it well.” While the boys have played many of the top teams in the province, the Crusaders is one of a handful of schools they haven’t gone up against at tournaments this season. “Through talking to some of the other coaches
a beat going into next season.” Serving as the hosts for a regional tournament this season, the Crusaders boys team made it to the quarter-final round but lost a tightly contested 79-74 affair to the defending provincial 4A boys champion Weyburn Eagles Saturday. “Weyburn is a really good team and they like to pressure you with their guards on defence,” Fox said. “If you can’t handle that, it makes things difficult for you for the entire game. “We had a really nice tune-up game with Lumsden on Friday and that really helped us get into the right mindset that you need when you play one of the top teams in the province.” The Crusaders girls team, meanwhile, made it to the regional final in Moose Jaw but came out on the wrong side of a 7819 affair to the Moose Jaw Central Cyclones.
“Going into the weekend we felt like we had a good draw and that we had a shot of making Hoopla,” Yockey said. “However, I think some of the things that have been working against us for the last little while, including some season-ending injuries, changed things for us compared to how we usually play. “You have to give a lot of credit to Central, though. They are a strong team and they hit us right from the opening buzzer and didn’t let up.” Three other schools from the region also made
it to the quarter-final round Saturday. The Unity Warriors made it to the boys 3A regional final in Regina but suffered a 83-59 loss to the defending provincial champion Regina Christian Grizzlies. The Maidstone Hus-
kies upset the Indian Head Broncs to advance to the 3A girls quarter-final in Caronport, but fell in a 6352 affair to the host Cougars. Rounding out the trio were the St. Walburg Saints, who lost a 63-35 affair to the Regina Harvest
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The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior basketball teams will be competing in their biggest games of the season Thursday at the provincial championships in Prince Albert. Both sides will be competing in 5A quarter-final contests at the St. Mary High School gym to kick off Hoopla, as the girls team will match up with the Saskatoon Centennial Chargers at 6 p.m. and the boys squad will battle it out with the Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders at 7 p.m. “Any time you can get a berth back into the show, it’s pretty exciting,” Vikings boys head coach Jamie Sommerfeld said. “To get into the 5A quarter-finals for three straight years is a pretty impressive accomplishment for our school.” “This makes eight years out of nine that I’ve been coaching with the girls’ team that we’ve gone to
North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings guard Anika Cottini drove to the net past a number of Weyburn Eagles during a 5A girls regional game Friday. Photo courtesy of Greg Nikkel/Weyburn Review
in Saskatoon we have a pretty good scouting report on them,” Sommerfeld said. “They are a very strong defensive team that protects the rim really well and they have a lot of scoring games. With our highpowered offence, we’ll need to find a crack in their armour and I think it’s going to be a really exciting game.” The Vikings girls did go up against the Chargers earlier this year at a tournament at Prince Albert St. Mary and came away with a one-point victory. “They were missing their starting point guard in that game and she’s a player that’s good for 20 to 25 points on a regular basis,” Cottini said. “We expect her to be playing this weekend and I would be surprised if the game plays out like it did the first time against them. We’ll be the underdog for sure in this one.” The semifinal round takes place Friday with the championship games being held Saturday.
City Christian Academy Reapers in a 2A girl’ contest in Regina. The Hoopla tournaments at the 1A to 4A levels will get underway in Prince Albert Friday, with the championship games taking place Saturday around the city.
Crusaders miss out on provincial berths By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
Although they were unable to reach the final four for this year’s Hoopla tournament in the 4A category, it was still a successful campaign for the John Paul II Crusaders senior boys and girls basketball programs. “We can bring 10 or 11 players along with who we got coming up for the junior program, so the experience that the guys had this season will be huge for us as we continue to build towards the future,” Crusaders boys head coach Shalen Fox said. “We placed in every tournament and we put together a pretty decent record by the end of the season,” Crusaders girls head coach Bruce Yockey added. “We will lose four players but we’re going to gain some Grade 9 players from the junior program, so I don’t think we’ll miss
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A netural site game at the Battleford Arena Saturday will be the scene for the final contest of the 2017-18 Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League season. With their best-of-five series all tied up at two, the Meota Combines and Hafford Hawks will square off at 7:30 p.m. for the right to hoist the championship trophy. “We just need to keep playing our game and just have fun in this situation,” Combines forward Michael Pylypow said. “We’ve had some great battles between the Hawks and it should be another great game Saturday night in the final. We’ve played well in Battleford in the past so we’re going to treat it like a home game.” Having dropped a 4-3 decision to the Hawks in Battleford last Tuesday, the Combines kept their title
hopes alive at the Civic Centre Sunday as they picked up a 4-1 win. The triumph was not without some challenges, however, as Combines starting netminder Josh Alook was forced to leave with an injury early in the second period and was replaced by James Revering. Despite coming in cold, Revering turned in a excellent performance as he turned aside every shot he faced over the course of 38 minutes of relief work. “You just have to be focused when you go into a game like that and be ready to make that first stop,” Revering said. “We finally played a full 60 minutes tonight, which we hadn’t during the series. Our boys didn’t miss a beat, even when Josh went down. If anything, I think we picked up our tempo and that really allowed me to get settled in net.” Brothers Blake and Brody Tatchell had a goal and an assist to lead the
way for the Combines, who also got a pair of assists from Riley Albert. Bryce Gatzke and Pylypow rounded out the scoring for the Combines, while Kobe Kindrachuk replied for the Hawks. Prior to Sunday’s game, the Hawks saw their Senior C provincial run come to an end Friday as they lost 8-6 to the Drake Canucks and fell 2-0 in the best-ofthree semi-finals series. Meanwhile, the Edam Three Stars advanced to the Senior D final with a 4-3 win Saturday to sweep aside the Debden Jets. The Three Stars will now travel out of town this weekend to open up their best-of-three championship series with the Kyle Elks Sunday at 5 p.m. The series will shift to Turtleford on Saturday, March 31, for the second game of the final at 5 p.m. If needed, a third and deciding game will be held on Sunday, April 1, in Kyle at 5 p.m.
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Since he played for the Battlefords North Stars in the 2015-16 season, forward Tanner Nagel has seen his hockey career take him to Portland, Oregon, and Lethbridge, Alta. Now in his third season in the Western Hockey League, the 20 year old from Mossbank is back in his home province and gearing up for the playoffs with the Swift Current Broncos. “I’m just an hour away from home so I get to see my family quite often, plus my girlfriend is in Swift Current along with a number of my close friends,” Nagel said. “It’s very exciting to be playing close to home, especially with a really good team in Swift Current. I’ve made a lot of new friends here already and I’m having a lot of fun.” After being a part of the Lethbridge Hurricanes run to the Eastern Conference final last spring, Nagel was in his second season with the team this year and had
eight points in 35 games while serving as an assistant captain. He was then dealt to the Broncos on January 9 in a blockbuster trade alongside overage forward Giorgio Estephan and Edmonton Oilers goaltending prospect Stuart Skinner. “It made things easier on all of us as we went through the process together and we were able to lean on each other a little bit as we got used to things in Swift Current,” Nagel said. In addition to putting up three points in 22 games, Nagel has had a front-row seat to one of the most talented teams in the entire country, as the Broncos are led by a dangerous offensive trio of Glenn Gawdin, Aleksi Heponiemi and Tyler Steenbergen. “Playing against them in the first half of the season, you could see how skilled they were, but the little things these guys do in practice really stands out as they get ready for games,” Nagel said. “It’s not just those three, though. They had a number of great players
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The Cochin Community Players “tees off” the 2018 year with its spring production of The Ladies Foursome. Set on a golf course, this hilarious play by Norm Foster follows four women as they explore the ups and downs of love, life and their personal “handicaps.” There are a lot of hazards along the way, but more fun was never had on a
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February 1, 2018 was Bell “Let’s Talk Day,” which raised millions of dollars to go toward research for mental health awareness; 168 million people took part in this very important day, to bring awareness about mental health. The week of March 12 to 18 was declared Mental Health Week by Saskatchewan, with wonderful presentations all over the great province. Michael Landsberg was North Battleford and talked about mental health and everything that comes with it. A person in the spotlight himself, he suffered with mental illness and was able to get help. He held his presentation free of charge to 3,000 people at Civic Centre in North Battleford on March 15. In the wake of the recent suicides in and around the area, it seems that this could not come at a better time. Parents, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers came to hold each other up and to talk openly about mental health issues and suicide. For many years, suicide was pushed under the rug and to not be talked about as it was shunned. Now in today’s society people want to talk about it as we all have lost too many to suicide and wish
there was some way to help. For the students and staff at McLurg High School in Wilkie, they were to hear from an educational consultant – an educational warrior. Dwayne Peace, a former police officer originally from Edmonton, Alta., and now living in southern Alberta, was asked to come speak at McLurg High School in Wilkie on mental health and other related topics. Monday, March 12, to Wednesday, March 14, the students at the school joined him to listen to various topics ranging from bullying, suicide, good or bad decisions, drugs, alcohol, energy drinks... the list is endless. This wasn’t just your normal kind of presentation. Dwayne Peace offered way more than just that. He is a man on a mission, a mission to change the lives of the younger generation, a mission to help them all, using a lot of references from his experience, not only as a police officer, but as a person in this everchanging world, and a fa-
Dwayne Peace, a former police officer, was asked to come speak at McLurg High School in Wilkie on mental health and other related topics. Photo by Helen Urlacher
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dent in Saanich in Victoria. She was born on March 10,1993. Her status as a bullied murder victim attracted dubstantial media scrutiny in Canada. It rocked not only the teenagers who knew everyone involved, but everyone in the Greater Victoria Community. “The Shoreline Six,” as they were dubbed in 1997, are all still incarcerated to this day. Five females and one male were a part of the crew that murdered Reena Virk. The contents of her murder were shared throughout the trial, and the pure viciousness of this bullying, was enough to make your heart break. At the time, the Globe and Mail, was quoted to have said, “The case had been elevated into a national tragedy.” At the time, as well, some Canadian sociologists described the Reena Virk case as a “watershed” moment for a “moral panic” amongst the girl violence during the 1990s. Reena Virk died Nov. 14,1997, at the age of 14. She never got the chance to have a best friend, a boyfriend, to graduate, find that one love, or to excel in whatever she may have done. Continued on Page 33
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Lang offers advice on catching the ‘up spiral’ By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Dealing with the stresses and the pace of everyday life was the first of many topics on the agenda at the first-annual Saskatchewan School Community Council Conference in North Battleford. Darren Lang, a motivational speaker, gave the opening address at the conference Friday night at the Light of Christ Learning Centre. Darren’s background is human resources consulting and training. His wife, Darci Lang, is also a wellknown trainer and speaker and the two have run their own corporate training
company for the past several years. His message to the various school Community Council representatives, School Board members, parents, and others in the audience was on the topic “Staying Up in an UpsideDown World.” It focused on tools and techniques to catch the “up spiral” to feel happier and productive. In particular, he focused on two words: “chill and choose.” He made the point that people could be better prepared to deal with the stress in their daily lives by following those two words. “We all deal with stress, and I think that even though we all deal with it, very few people do anything about it
Darren Lang was the guest speaker Friday night at the first annual Saskatchewan School Community Council Conference in North Battleford. Photos by John Cairns
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or are proactive in recovering from it,” Lang said. “Having different ideas you can connect with, like the ‘chill and choose’ idea, I think helps you recover from stress or not flip your stress switch as far as you would have – not go down that ‘down spiral’ that we’ve talked about that a lot of people have been dealing with,” said Lang. Dealing with stress is particularly relevant to this audience. Lang noted that he geared his remarks to his audience of school community councils. “I sat on a community
council back home and whatnot so it was a bit easier to relate to people and bring those stories in,” said Lang. That was just the start of the two-day conference hosted by Light of Christ School Division, which was geared towards school community councils. These elected councils represent parents and community members when dealing with schools and the school divisions. The schedule for Saturday featured a number of workshops and included a strong Indigenous com-
ponent. A blessing and smudging ceremony was followed by a blanket exercise in the morning session. The day included Dr. Sean Lessard, whose background included work with Indigenous youth, who was scheduled to present under the title “Red Worn Runners: Exploring the Possibilities of Curriculum Making Both In and Outside of School Places.” There were also breakout sessions scheduled for the afternoon with those taking place across the street at Notre Dame School. Those were on topics such as children’s mental health, the calls for action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, on Internet safety, digital citizenship and social media, drugs and gangs, and community safety.
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Way of the Cross walk to be held Good Friday By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Next weekend the Easter Bunny will be hopping around already. Hopefully the snowy environment will still allow him to fulfill his annual duties. Next up on the agenda for the Ministerial Association will be the annual “Way of the Cross” walk on Good Friday as gatherers hear the Good Friday story as well as walking the “stations of the cross” throughout town starting and ending at St. Peter’s Church for hot cross buns and hot chocolate, with transportation provided for those unable to walk the route. All churches in Unity will also hold Easter Sunday services, as far as I know, at 11 a.m. but double check with the church of your choice just to clarify their service times. UPS staff and students will enjoy backwards day on the 28th with an assembly too. Only days left until Easter Break is upon them so they are hopping along to finish up their lessons
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before the break so they will be refreshed and ready to return to class on April 7th. Students held their annual funspiel last week wrapping up their curling lessons for the year. Residents have enjoyed seeing the many snow creations on the playground as spring thaw is happening or imminent, creating perfect snow creation conditions. St. Peter’s will host a book fair in conjunction with upcoming student led conferences March 20-22 and the Easter bake sale fundraiser is coming up at the Co-op on March 29. Students have also been enjoying the perfect environment for playground creations in the softened snow by spring’s thaw making for plenty of fun for all as well as the enjoyment of passersby. At UCHS, senior boys and girl’s basketball both
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advanced from their respective conferences to Regional playdowns March 17 weekend and as of press time, the only result I knew were the boys winning a dramatic opening game by 1 point to advance them into playoff weekend; stay tuned to see if UCHS will be part of Hoopla Provincial event this year. Badminton teams are full court with daily practices and matches. After well received public performances, the drama team is ready for regionals this weekend in Maple Creek and we are wishing them the best with another fine production. The ACTIVATE team will be ready to host their annual “Day of Activation” Continued on Page 21
While ag producers are concerned with lack of rail grain transportation, yet another train full of oil cars passes through town on a busy lunch hour for traffic. Premier Scott Moe was vocal about his displeasure with the rails at the recent SARM convention regarding yet another delay in getting grain moving in the province. Photo by Sherri Solomko
Unity resident honoured by Saint John’s Ambulance By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
The St. John’s Ambulance Association recognized a remarkable achievement by Unity resident Nick Seneshen when he was honoured for 50 years of service with Saint John’s Ambulance. Nick earned his initial first aid instructor certificate March 11, 1968, and has faithfully served SJA every since. Nick recertified again last year and can teach first aid for another two years before having to re-certify again; if he chooses to do so. Nick served with Unity’s first rural ambulance. He was born in Rama Dec. 19, 1931, and married his wife Lil in Unity in 1954, where he has resided ever since. Nick is a long time member of Unity United Church as well as serving many roles on the church board and was instrumental in organizing the congregation’s men to prepare and serve the annual Mother’s Day brunch. Nick also volunteered with the Unity fire department
for 18 years, serving 10 of those years as deputy fire chief. Nick also served as a town councillor for four years. Nick’s list of service to the community continues with serving as EMO (Emergency Measures Organization) director as well as president of the Unity Chamber of Commerce at one time. Nick has served with local cubs and scouts when they were active for 12 years, and most recently has been involved with the Oddfellows and Rebekah’s Lodge. In 1970, Nick was president of the Saskatchewan Professional Photographers Association and was founding director of the Professional Photographers of Canada. Both Nick and Lil served as volunteer ambulance personnel and EMTs for over 30 years; that included organizing First Responders program as well as serving as instructor training. Nick was also a school bus driver for many years. Nick is also well known for his unending service to the North Pole in assisting
Nick Seneshen of Unity holds his original first aid instructor’s certificate from 1968 along with a special 50-year certificate sent to him by St. John’s Ambulance in recognition of his years of service. Photo by Helena Long
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old each December; being applauded for serving as unity’s own St. Nick! St. John’s Ambulance commented, “We are so proud to have Nick’s dedication and commitment to St. John’s Ambulance for all of these years, truly a remarkable accomplishment. Congratulations Nick Seneshen for 50 years of service with SJA. Thank you, Nick, for your loyalty and dedication in everything you have done for us, and allowing SJA’s mission, vision and values come true through your hard work. Nick’s unfailing service and contributions to SJA are greatly valued and well respected.”
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St. Patrick’s Day celebrated at the lake By Lorna Pearson Maybe there weren’t many icy patches around last week, well there surely are lots around this week, and the new snow on top of it makes for a dangerous situation – so do be very careful, we don’t want any broken bones! Strong winds on March 15 created snowdrifts and icy spots on the highways and the combination sent the odd vehicle into the west-side ditches north of the city. South of the city a semi jack-knifed, ended up in the ditch, but stayed upright, so was lucky. That storm caused snowdrifts on the lakes, too, and some
plowing had to be done to get the fish shacks off the lake in the next couple weeks. The next council meeting is on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge was played in Meota March 13 with top score by Trudy Iverson and Robert Iverson, second high were Cletus Scherman and Catriona Winterholt and third were Maureen Campbell and Margaret Dyck. On March 15 in the Pioneer
Hall in the city top score went to Catriona Winterholt and Donna Scherman, tied with Margaret Dyck and Gerry Craig. Second high were Bernard and Lucille Gregoire and third were Mary Phelps and Jean Lawes. There were 18 players Thursday evening, and folks are back in the groove again, playing more regularly. The Meota Hobby Band entertained at St. Joe’s March 13 with an appreciative audience enjoying their music. Bingo was played at 2 p.m. and the band played from 3 to 4 p.m. A bus load of patrons went over from Harwood Manor for both events and partook of the tasty lunch
Continued from Page 20 following the Easter break, slated for April 11. The Robotics team are also entering a busy competitive season starting in Neilburg then continuing on to Regina and Saskatoon. Last weekend’s ladies bonspiel was a big hit with a record number of teams participating. That’s it for curling season. Many thanks are to be given out to the curling club executive, the tireless work of our icemaker and the volunteers who made all events and the season run smoothly. Unity curling club will be cheering on UCC member, Daryl Eddingfield as he competes with Team Hritzuk in the Master’s Men’s Canadian championships in Surrey, B.C., next weekend. Unity hockey season is officially over. Some fans continue to support our neighboring community Wilkie as they duke it out for another SWHL title and the past weekend results were unknown of how they fared in their Provincial Senior A final. The rink staff will be working on ice removal preparing for
plenty of bookings coming up in March that include indoor ball practices, Delta Co-op Easter Egg hunt, as well as an indoor RV show and indoor spring trade show. Next time you see a UMH executive, coach or manager make sure to extend a thank you for lining up another great hockey season for players; as many folks take for granted all the work behind the scenes to keep the season running smooth. As well, plenty of unpaid volunteer hours are given up by these folks to ensure a positive experience for players throughout their season. Please continue to support the Museum Sunday Pancake Brunches as this is their main fundraiser for the year. Congratulations Unity business, Moody’s Equipment, who received two industry awards: Top 10 Dealer Sales award and a Bourgault customer service award. Once again the local paper, town of Unity website, and local bulletin boards have job opportunities advertised so if you are looking or know of students
looking for summer employment - check out these places and maybe you can discover “the opportUNITY in Unity”. A big thank you to Unity business, Glassford’s Funeral Home who felt so blessed and privileged to call Canada home they made several $150 donations in recognition of Canada 150 to several organizations in the communities they serve, some that included: Scott Cemetery, Evesham Recreation Centre, Unity Community Resource Centre and the Saskcan Community Centre in Wilkie. This is true representation of a long list of Unity businesses who choose to give back to the communities they serve. Sharon Del Frari has now taken over the community’s Welcome Wagon services so be sure to give her a call of you know of someone new to the community. Coffee row folks are talking about Easter, their favorite chocolate, their favorite tradition of Easter family gatherings as well as what early Easter weather can bring. Until next time…
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afterward. Those not going on the bus enjoyed an Elvis Presley movie at home. March 16 saw another successful luncheon held in the Meota Community Complex with about 60 people attending to enjoy the Irish stew dinner. The hall was tastefully decorated with green table runners and St. Patrick’s Day tokens. The lettuce salad and biscuits and pickles accompanying the stew proved to be a popular choice of menu. A variety of desserts (including a delicious chocolate cake) were appreciated, also. Norwegian whist was the ‘Game of the Day’ for 18 folks hosted at the new home of Bob and Vivianne Lesko at Trevessa Beach on the south-east bank of Jackfish Lake. Top whist score was earned by Vivianne Lesko, second by Doreen Hagen, third was Faye Goll with Arlene Walker coming in fourth. A pleasant afternoon of visiting, snacking and playing cards was a nice change though the day was grey, it was warm and we enjoyed it very much. Distracted driving is proving to be ‘an accident waiting to happen’ and law enforcement officers are cracking down on these drivers. In Saskatchewan the fine is $280, while in British Columbia, if you’re caught twice in a threeyear period, it is $2,000, plus points on your driver’s licence. A lady in Burnaby was caught with two cell phones on her lap and another was caught twice in
seven minutes, don’t know what their fines were. The officers handed out 35 distracted driving tickets in two hours. The St. Patrick’s Irish stew supper held in the Battlefords United Church was undoubtedly one of the best, served with mashed potatoes, cole slaw, beet pickles and buns. The meat was super tender and very tasty and the company and visiting was good also. The monthly meeting of the Do Drop In was held at 10:30 a.m. March 16. The minutes and financial statement were dealt with. The report from our retiring librarian was in the form of a year-end summary dealing with stats. She welcomed 10 new patrons and 3,613 books went out of the library. The wifi fibre optic was updated Oct.17. Recent magazines that are donated circulate well. Sympathy cards were sent to Shirley Gies and John Kalesnikoff. Twenty participants took part in the shuffleboard tournament March 10 and all reported a good time. The walk-a-thon forms are on hand for anyone wanting to take part in provincial competition from April 1 to May 15. The SSAI Regional meeting is coming up in Maymont April 12; we expect some members to attend. Preparation of resolutions was discussed with suggested topics and must be sent in by April 12. The annual SSAI (Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc.) Convention is being held in Saskatoon
Heritage Inn June 6 and 7. An appeal is going out in an effort to get more local seniors out and taking part in activities and business. Memberships are $10, of which $5 stays with the club and $5 goes in to SSAI to help with expenses. By becoming a member you have the chance to have a say in future government plans, when resolutions go in to SSAI they are forwarded to the pertaining government department for consideration. If enough voices are behind a resolution, they may listen to it; there is power in numbers. There are always great pot lucks or meals to share and partake of. Interesting speakers are welcomed to our meetings and for entertainment we try to find local talent for times like our Christmas party. New flooring was discussed. The last ‘Visitor’s day’ at the library with Debbie is on Thursday, March 29, with a tea from 1 to 4 p.m. to wish her a ‘Happy and Healthy Retirement.’ A motion passed that regular shuffleboard tournaments be held the second Saturday of each month from September to April. The next one is set for April 14. Info on heart attacks was read and we will try to find someone to come and speak and teach us how to use the defibrillator that is in the Do Drop In. There are SSAI raffle tickets available from most members. The next meeting is April 13, with plans pending to invite the Edam club back to visit us.
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Borden School holds supper and talent night By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
The Borden Friendship Club held their meeting March 14, and upcoming events are Bingo on March 21, Kaiser on March 27, pot luck supper and birthdays on March 28 with Penner Family entertaining. At Kaiser on March 13, the winners were Doreen Flath
and John Petrun with Gary Leschyshyn low hand. In April the annual meeting will be on the 11th at 7 p.m., Kaiser on April 10 and 24 at 7 p.m., bingo on April 18, hosting a concert on April 22, with Magic City Chorus from Saskatoon, by donation, at 2 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre with proceeds to the Borden Volunteer Fire-
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fighters. The club is also presenting the Borden Firefighters with a donation of $2,000 for their fire hall renovations. There are 35 members attending Speers Dinner Theatre with half of the ticket paid for by the club from the bingo account. On March 17, club members helped with the Parks and Rec Winter Fest, setting out board games and cards for the bowling tourney. On March 14 in the Borden Community Centre, a Sask Emergency Management information night was held, with Brent Krawetsky speaking and showing on the overhead the measures needed to set up a program. He showed
some recent ones in the last few years and spoke on the types of emergencies, impact of emergencies and preparing for an emergency – know the risks, make a plan and prepare or get an emergency kit. He spoke of the need for great communications, to have a list of contacts, to know the phone numbers of everyone that would need to be involved, to have an evacuation plan, what to take with you (important documents, emergency kit and what to have in it) and how to handle pets. Brent spoke of how you would begin to have an EMO in your community – there will be a course in Borden on April 20th 21 and they would
like to have at least 10 volunteers for the free course to learn how to set up an EMO. Call the Village Office at 306-997-2134 if interested. We all need to be prepared to the best of our abilities in the case of an emergency. There were a number of free handouts and coffee and donuts were served after the meeting. A Borden School’s Got Talent Night was held March 15 in the Borden Community Centre, starting with a pulled pork, potatoes, salads and dessert supper for $5 a plate, a silent auction of items that the students had done along with other outside donations, and a display of talents was done by Brooke
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Faith with her swimming prowess and Cale Redhead with his BMX racing. For the Talent Show, the Borden School Grade 5 Band started by playing a number with the Grade 6-9 Band following up with two numbers. There were dance duets performed by Olivia and Emma Kolosky with mom Denise helping, tap dancing duet by Katelyn and Justin Worona, ballet dance duet by Abbey Braun and Grace Siebert, and tap dance quartet performed by Rachel and Savannah Sutherland, Brooke Brazeau and Danika Pidwerbesky. Piano solos were performed by Jaydess Whitbread, Anna Torrens, Silas and Anna Gough, Liam Faith and Jack Doegan had a trumpet solo. Karate demo and sparring were done by Ryley Torrens and Treyton Schmidt and Kody Munkholm sang with his very deep voice, accompanied by his grandpa, Glenn Julseth, playing guitar. The 50/50 of $127 was won by Greg Worona of Borden. On March 24 the Borden Museum is holding a supper, display, pop up museum, and program on World War I. The meal will be from that era with ham, mac and cheese, coleslaw and butter tarts, and is by donation, with doors open at 5:30 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre. The Borden United Church held a successful St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on March 16 in the Seniors Room with Celtic Country providing the music – Bob Wardhaugh, Sean O’Conner, Archie Wainwright, Perry Nicol and Ed Neufeld. Served was beef stew, four kinds of soup, bread, cookies and beverages and it was by donation.
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Laura Loeppky and Peter Hiebert dressed for the occasion at the St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on March 16 at the United Church in Borden.
Celtic Country playing at the St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon – Perry, Sean, Bob, Archie and Ed. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk
Property owner shoots in the air during break and enter Staff
Spiritwood RCMP have been investigating a complaint of a break and enter that occurred in the rural area of Spiritwood Detachment at 12:30 a.m. on March 13, during which a firearm was discharged. RCMP confirmed in a recent news release that the property owner discharged a firearm into the air in relation to the break and enter complaint. No charges will be laid in relation to the discharge of the firearm.
RCMP also said, “We want to remind the public that introducing a firearm or other weapon into a situation can be very dangerous. Our message around safety has not changed. Please secure the safety of yourself and your family, call 911 and pay attention/ observe all details if you are able. If you can avoid a confrontation, please do so. “We have heard and understand the public’s concerns around crime and have implemented a number of crime strategies/initiatives within
Saskatchewan including our crime reduction team, rural crime watch presentations and detachmentspecific enforcement initiatives, among others. “We want to thank the public and news agencies for assisting us by sharing the information about the vehicle.” Police were referring to their search for a white Ford dually. They were advising the public not to approach it if they saw it but to report it to police immediate. Big River RCMP members located the F350
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truck March 13 around 7:30 p.m. in Debden. One adult female and two adult males were arrested in Debden without incident. Charges have now been laid against the three adults arrested in Debden. Brandon Whitefish, 22, from Big River First Nation is charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code; traffic property obtained
by crime, section 355.2(a) of the Criminal Code; fail to comply with an undertaking given to judge, section 145(3) of the Criminal Code; obstruction, section 129(a) of the Criminal Code. His next appearance will be in Prince Albert Provincial Court on March 16. Kyle Whitefish, 25, from Big River First Nation is charged with: possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 of the Criminal Code; possession of property obtained by crime
over $5,000, section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code; possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. His next appearance will be in Prince Albert Provincial Court on March 16. Jo-Dee Ratt, 20, from Ahtahkakoop First Nation is charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. Her next appearance is on May 15 in Big River First Nation Provincial Court.
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Medstead excels at Spiritwood music event By Corrina Murdoch
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On March 15, the Town of Spiritwood was host to a two-day Saskatchewan Music Festival Association event. From 9 a.m. onward, the civic hall filled with eager young musicians ready to showcase their talents. Adjudicator Lynn Ewing, a musician with an impressive resume, boasting much experience and numerous academic achievements, guided and judged a diverse set of students and class groups on various artforms. Class groups performed choral speech, and music clubs performed their numbers. In addition to this, individual performances were adjudicated from song to piano. Medstead had its chance to shine, with the Medstead Central School Glee Club winning first place in the choral group category for Pizza and Bop Shu Wap.
This performance was musically and choreographically well done by all participants. The group is led by Cheryl Janzen, and the piano performed by Marjorey Klassen. In addition, the Medstead Grade 1/2 class won first in its category for its performance of Strange Restaurant and When Daddy Sat on the Tomatoes. This was co-ordinated by Stacey Hill and incorporated props and enthusiasm. Individual winners included Brayden Moore, Grace Driedger, Ryann Short and Sarah Bargen. All of these performers and groups from Medstead excelled with their piano skills and won awards and scholarships averaging $50. Numerous schools par-
Medstead Central School Glee Club, performing at the awards ceremony, conducted by Cheryl Janzen with piano by Marjorie Klassen. Photo by Corrina Murdoch
took, including Glaslyn, Leoville, Hartley Clark School and Medstead Central. $1,700 dollars of scholarships were given at the awards ceremony where winners performed their pieces and proud youth had their dedication
and hard work rewarded. The Spiritwood and District 27th Annual Music Festival was put on in accordance with the SMFA protocol and coordinated by a group of locals including Barb Szasz, president, secretary
Hafford Advice Centre to celebrate Grand Re-Opening Staff Innovation Credit Union is excited to announce the renovations at its new Hafford Advice Centre location are now complete and the community is invited to their grand re-opening Thursday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. followed by treats, coffee and
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Jean Hartman enjoyed Sunday lunch at the Blue Skies Diner with Gerald and Marie Hartman. Welcome back to Irene Kerr who has taken up residence in Apartment no. 9. Denise Newton was to her daughter Kesia’s where her grandsons were in the music festival Sale. She also watched their hockey games. One more to go to
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Emma White Grade 9 Fav Subject: Art Fav App: Team Fortress 2 Fav Sport: Basketball Last Book Read: Crooked Fav Free time Activity: Drawing
Healthcare volunteer opportunities Submitted The volunteer service department for Leoville, Spiritwood and Hafford is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Volunteer “Friends” – Spiritwood and District Health Centre, 306883-4432. Volunteers are matched with a patient/ resident, and become their personal friend. Volunteers might write letters, play cards, read, perform small favors, take their friend shopping, for coffee in or out of the hospital, and recognize birthdays, Christmas and special occasions. Shifts: Flexible, once or twice per week.
Activity Programs – Hafford Special Care Home 306-549-2108. 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 “Loving Spoonfuls” – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136. Duties include escorting residents to and from dining rooms, assisting residents with meals when necessary, sitting with
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There were no cards at the centre on March 5 as it was a very stormy cold day. Bingo was played March 7 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. The same day, a number of seniors attended the Lenten lunch held at the United Church, hosted by the Lutheran Church members. The birthday pot luck for February and March birthdays has been set for Thursday, March 22 at noon, with bingo to follow. The drop in members donated $118 to Telemiracle in March. Cards were played Monday March 12 with high score going to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Jean Hartman The Saskatchewan Seniors Association Incorporated sponsored the annual winter bowling playoffs in
Submitted On Feb. 23rd, Pine Island Lodge held its 10th annual Telemiracle Box Social. The 26 residents enjoyed a decorating day Feb. 20, decorating boxes with bright wrap, lace, jewels and ribbon. Delicious treats
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Jean Hartman. The monthly meeting followed bingo with Shannon Smith presiding. A motion was passed to change the time of Wednesday bingo back to 2 p.m. from April to October. The Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association will be holding their annual monthly at the centre on April 19. Bowling and cards in the morning, noon lunch served by the seniors, and a meeting to follow. The contact person if you wish to play cards or bowl is Doreen Hope at 306-893-2334. Next month’s meeting and annual meeting is to be held on April 11. Shannon Smith will not be running for president so the membership will be looking for a new president. New members are needed. Movie night was well attended with 46 registering. Next movie night will be April 20.
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year for this event, which has seen the total increase each year since the beginning. Thanks to the support of families and community Pine Island Lodge raised $2,575 for Telemiracle. Thank you to everyone involved. Hope to see everyone back again next year.
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OBITUARIES BRETTELL: Jason Daniel Brettell passed away suddenly on March 9, 2018 in North Battleford, SK at the age of 47. Jason leaves to mourn his passing: His parents, Fred & Marlene Brettell, one sister & brother-in-law, Melanie & Bill French, two nieces, Alyssa Anderson & Brittany Hayman & two great nieces, Gracee Hayman & Adlee Anderson. Jason was predeceased by both his maternal & paternal Grandparents. No funeral will be held, a private family memorial will be held at a later date. Card of Thanks Thank you to all of Jason’s friends for your love & support of Jason over the years. The family of Jason Brettell Fred & Marlene Brettell Melanie & Bill French Alyssa & Adlee Anderson Brittany & Gracee Hayman __________________________________________________ ACASTER: Mr. Wayne Acaster of North Battleford, SK passed away February 26, 2018 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 68 years. A Celebration of Life for Mr. Wayne Acaster took place on Friday March 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alex Dillabough Centre with Conrad Hunchak officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Wayne is remembered by his loving wife of 48 years, Vickie, children Jennifer (Geordy) McCaffrey, grandchildren Carson, Jared and Kirby of Saskatoon, SK; Patti (Greg) Grzybowski, grandchildren Joel and Breanna of Hafford, SK; Paula (Terry) Rawlyk, grandchildren Brett and Ally of Whitkow, SK; Kelly (Jocelyn) Acaster, grandchildren Richie, Owen, Jase and Gracie of Ruddell, SK; Shauna (Stephen) Ceslak, grandchildren Jeter and Kinsley of La Salle, MB; his brother Gerald (Linda Lamb) Acaster of North Battleford, SK; sister Hazel Illingworth of North Battleford, SK; brother-in-law Ken Meena of Maymont, SK; sister-in-law Victoria Acaster of Coronation, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents George and Agnes Acaster, siblings Clifford Acaster, Edith Pruden, Shirley Meena, Kathleen Acaster and Sharon Acaster, parents-in-law Douglas and Beatrice Sparrow, brothers-in-law Douglas Illingworth, Ray St. Onge and sister-in-law Lillian Acaster. Memorial Donations in memory of Mr. Wayne Acaster may be directed to the BUH Foundation 1092 107 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1; The Canadian Diabetes Association 104-2301 Avenue C North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5 For those wishing to leave condolences you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Card of Thanks Thank you for the many acts of kindness from those who have called, sent messages, flowers and have brought us food. The love and support that we have received is amazing. Thank you to Dr. Mehboob, Dr. Abdul and the nursing staff at BUH. We appreciate the dignity and compassion given to Wayne during his days in the hospital. Thank you for the comforting support for our family by Conrad Hunchak and Eternal Memories Funeral Service.
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OBITUARIES SCHELL: In Loving Memory of Clayton William Schell, born May 19, 1930 at Biggar, SK., passed away March 7, 2018 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Kate of 62 years, son Gary (Wanda), daughters Linda (Dave), Betty (Lorraine) (Todd), Sons Wayne (Michelle) and Terry (Pepper), son-in-law Sy Knot, 12 grandchildren & 12 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by his parents; father Tom & mother Lily, brother John, sisters Thelma, Mildred, Effie (Dave), Ethel (Bill), Stella (Alvin), Ina (Dave), in-laws Peter & Baba Polischuk, brother-in-law George (Kay), sister-in-law Mary (Bill) and daughter Sharon Knot. Service Of Celebration and Thanksgiving For Clayton’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Cando Memorial Hall, Cando, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations are requested to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Cando Cemetery. Interment will be at the Cando Cemetery, Cando, SK. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ HANIS: Ms. Alice Hanis of North Battleford, SK passed away peacefully at her home in Ruth Whyte Manor on Monday, February 26, 2018, at the age of 87. Alice is predeceased by her parents Stephen and Jean and siblings; Agnes, Anne, Kathleen, James, Henry & Kenneth. Her sister Evelyn Lacey and numerous nieces and nephews survive Alice. Alice Joan Hanis was born in Esterhazy, SK on December 6, 1930. She was the youngest of eight children. Alice was raised on the family farm in Esterhazy. She later moved to Wilkie in the late 1950’s and lived with her sister Anne while employed at the Ortynski Pharmacy. Alice moved to Saskatoon and then to North Battleford where she worked for Dr. Zacharias until they both retired. She was known for her friendly smile and warm welcome when you entered the office. Shortly after retirement, Alice moved into Ruth Whyte Manor where she enjoyed her days until her passing. Alice spent her retirement years volunteering to do various tasks around Ruth Whyte Manor, the Health and Wellness Clinic, crocheting and baking. She had a group of friends that she would have tea with regularly and go on outings with. You could count on Alice to offer a helping hand to those in need. Alice led a content and purposeful life. In her earlier years, she enjoyed numerous summers spending a month camping with her great nieces Stacey (Cameron) Matkowski and Chelsey (Cameron) Morse at the Battlefords Provincial Park. They would go to the beach, fish, find trails to walk and just be together. Alice also enjoyed spending weekends with her sister Anne in Wilkie where they would pass the time gardening, cooking, canning and baking. Although Alice did not marry nor have children, ‘Auntie Alice’ was a very special influence during the upbringing of her grand niece Stacey (Cameron) Matkowski and Stacey’s daughter Shelyse Cameron. Alice was like a mother to Stacey. The love that they shared was a true blessing and Stacey will always feel that God put Alice on this earth to be here for her. Alice treasured the many visits Saskatoon, AB, and BC to spend time with Stacey and her family. Stacey’s daughter Shelyse, brought such pride to Alice. She loved to attend Shelyse’s dance festivals whenever possible. Alice would always look forward to the time when Stacey would make her yearly trip to North Battleford. They would spend their days in Saskatoon shopping and eating in their favourite restaurants and spending precious time together. Alice will be dearly missed by some of her special friends over the past years; Irene Pleasance, Ann Loades, Betty Schliemann, Marie Mettlewsky, Jean Beattie, Sherry Foulston & Florence Smith. After a visit with Alice, she would always stand at her window and wave until you drove away, now Alice is waving at all of us from Heaven. Donations can be made in Alice’s name to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.The interment will take place in the summer. Condolences can be sent to smatkowski@sd73.bc.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
BARKER: Ralph Dee Edwin Barker of North Battleford, passed peacefully February 17, 2018 with his wife and family around him. Ralph was born December 6, 1936 in North Battleford and lived his life in close proximity. He was named Ralph Dee after a young man who drowned and was buried in Hyde Park cemetery near Sandwith, and Edwin after his grandfather Edwin Barker who died of pneumonia, about 6 weeks before Ralph’s Dad’s birth in 1895. Ralph Dee Nyeste had come north with them and Ralph’s Dad had almost drowned as well trying to rescue him. His parents John (Jack) Barker and Emily (nee Reading) came from Ontario seeking their fortunes in Southern Saskatchewan sometime prior to 1920. They prospered in the 1920’s, and went broke between 1929 and 1932. They moved north to the Hillside area (about 30 miles north east of North Battleford) to start over. lnto this situation came Ralph 15 years younger than his only sibling Leona (Oney). He remembered the poverty, the experiences of a one room school, listening to the radio report of the attack on Pearl Harbour, the war years, the anticipation of the after war years, and the harmony and joys of determined people. He wandered the areas surrounding his youthful home and became an avid lover of nature, hunting and trapping. Later he was to become a fisherman he much enjoyed. Supporting and being involved in the Wildlife Association. Mostly he enjoyed the many friends he made along the way. He saw the last of horse mowers, hay sweeps, binders, stooking, threshing, and mixed farming old style. His Dad butchered for a butcher shop in the Battlefords and he also learned the skills involved. One of his memories was playing the violin for Premier Douglas who listened attentively despite the squawks. He was awed and scared but persevered. After attaining his grade 8 he attended High School in Medstead. He batched in a one room shack in the Kraft yard. In January 1954 he lost his mother, He had just turned 17. In 1963 his father died suddenly. The loss of parents so young left a hole never quite filled. He was dedicated to his older sister who he called Oney keeping in touch and inquiring of her - Always. Part time, before finishing school and afterwards, He worked in the Medstead creamery. In 1957 he married Marie Kutz. They had three children Wanda,Yvonne, and Rick. In the early 60’s Ralph went into training to become a psychiatric nurse. After years of hospital work he was promoted to Community Outpatient Service. After retirement from Outpatient Service he worked for several years in Battlefords District Care Centre. In 1979 Ralph married Wendy Craster. To their union were born Cathy and BeverIy. After living initially in North Battleford they bought an acreage on the Saskatchewan River near Hamlin. There they enjoyed many happy hours together, with family and friends. They likewise enjoyed their cabin at Turtle Lake. Trips, to reconnect to British Columbia where most of Wendy’s family resided, into the territories where they traced Wendy’s history and others too numerous to mention were a highlight for him. He maintained a strong interest in the Ontario branch of his family and tried even as it became harder to stay connected. Ralph had an excellent memory and would write countless articles of the life he led. He had many binders which he called the books of useless information. He didn’t think anyone would care what he wrote but apparently some did, he had several articles published by the seniors Paper. Ralph is survived by and Left to cherish Ralph’s memory are his loving wife Wendy; daughter Yvonne (Lloyd) and family Danielle and Josh Bosomworth and son Duncan, Michelle and Ian Crone, Darren Lloyd, Devin (Savana) Lloyd and Devin’s daughter Kiersten; Daughter Wanda (Larry) Buziak and family Trent and his children Tye and Abbie, Jordan (Alicia) and their children Taylor and Addison; son Rick (Janet) Barker and their family Kayla (James) Udvare and daughter Lilly; Jonaya (Kyle) Tenetuik, and Colten Barker; daughter Cathy (Kyle) Neovard and their family Naomi, Pyper, and Amrynn; and daughter Bev (Justin) Pesony and their family Layla, Jagr, and Maddyn. Sister Leona, Corey and numerous nieces and nephews. He was loved! He will be missed greatly. At his last he said “ l’ am done” Sadly he was.
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OBITUARIES HICKSON: It is with profound sadness the family of Lana Dawn Hickson, beloved daughter of Ray and Donna Hickson, resident of North Battleford, announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Battlefords Union Hospital with family by her side. Left to cherish her memory: her parents: Ray & Donna; sister, Sheryl (Brian) - children: Michelle (Steve) - Will, Colby (Tanis) - Tenley, Axton & Maryn; brother Rodney (Janice) children: Robert - Tori, Kiele, Breanna & Nicholas, Rory (Ashley) - Mackenzie, Melissa (Colton) - Abegael & Lennon; Uncle Vern, Aunt Mary, Aunt Maxine & Aunt Darlene. She was predeceased by numerous aunts and uncles. Lana was born August 15, 1957 in North Battleford, SK. She attended Bready School, Alexander School and C.O.C.J. After graduation, she attended Marvel Beauty School in Saskatoon, SK. After achieving her hairdressing certificate she worked for Shirley Hartley in the basement of the Beaver Hotel. She started her own business, Styles By Lana in 1982 at 1241 100th Street and remained there until her passing. She also had contracts at the Battlefords Youth Centre, Sask. Hospital, Senior High Rise Complex and Caleb Village and various other Group Homes where people could not go out. Lana loved to sing. She started her singing at the United Church and she continued at Territorial Drive Alliance Church, and Living Faith Chapel. She was very involved with each of the churches she attended. Lana loved to help people. Lana felt her greatest joy was making the Christmas Album with the other singers from the Territorial Drive Alliance Church. She dearly loved all her nieces and nephews. She took great joy in spoiling them whenever she could. Lana enjoyed campfires and spent many hours in the back yard around the campfire with her mom and dad. She talked about that till her last breath. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Lana’s life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from Living Faith Chapel, North Battleford, SK. Interment was at Prairie Willows Columbaria – City of North Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to Living Faith Chapel. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). __________________________________________________ FELIX: Anastasia Josepha November 18, 1930 - March 9, 2018. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Stacy Felix on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Battlefords District Care Centre at the age of 87 years. Stacy was born and raised in Bruno, Sask. She moved to Peterson when she married Anthony Jerome Felix in 1950 where they raised 8 children. In 1973 her life journey brought her to North Battleford. Stacy loved to sew, play cards, bird-watch, listen to music and spend time with family and friends. She was so proud of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. They were her ‘greatest treasure’ and were all her “favourite”. She enjoyed time at the lake with her family. Her deep Catholic faith was an important part of her life. She was an active member of the church using the special gifts God blessed her with, which included sewing various sacramental and church garments. Stacy will be deeply missed by her children: Jeff, Rick (Karon), Doug (Connie), Connie (Keith) Mackrell, Joan (Vern) Sparrow and Alan (Sherry), 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, her sister Elizabeth Zakresky and her brother Harold (Audrey) Zettl and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Stacy was predeceased by Jerome and their sons, Brian and Roger. Special thank you to the staff at BDCC for their care and compassion. Prayers were held Wednesday, March 14th at 7:00 pm at Battlefords Funeral Service. Funeral Mass was held Thursday, March 15th at 1:00 pm at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card Of Thanks Thank-you to Fr. Anthony, Betty Stone and Clem Hood of St. Joseph’s Parish, the CWL for the luncheon and the Spirit of Hope group that provided supper for the family before Prayers. Thank-you to our relatives and friends for their comfort and support. A heartfelt thank-you to Bob and everyone at Battlefords Funeral Service for your care and compassion to our families. I am sure Mom was moved as we all were by Bob’s beautiful singing of “Ave Maria”. __________________________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISCRETIONARY USE SUBDIVISION RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499
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Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to
PUBLIC NOTICE is 55 hereby that section of the given Planning and pursuant Development to section 55Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has of the Planning and Development received use 499 subdivision Act, 2007 that the RMa ofpermitted Mervin No. has receivedapplication. a permitted use subdivision application. The application is for a multi-‐lot subdivision of seven (7) lots within Block 4, Registered
The application for60B05882, a multi-lotwithin subdivision of Plan isNo. NE ¼ Section in the attached seven (7) lots03-‐53-‐20-‐W3M within Blockas 4,shown Registered figure. This subdivision is currently allowed Plan No. 60B05882, as a permitted use in the LD2 Lakeshore within NE 1/4 Section2 D03-53-20-W3M as Development istrict Schedule E of Bylaw shown in the 94-‐4 attached ThisBylaw. subdivision is known afigure. s the Zoning currently allowed as a permitted use in the LD2 Council will consider this application at the - Lakeshore Development 2 District - Schedule E regular scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, , 2018 at 11:00 am in the RM of Bylaw 94-4 knownMay as8the Zoning Bylaw. of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on
Council will consider thisplease application at prior to this proposal, do so in writing Wednesday, May 2, meeting 2018 to the the regular scheduled Council on RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:00 am in 2Y0. For additional information, please visit the RM of Mervin office. If or youcontact wish to rmofmervin.com the comment Municipal on this proposal, please so in845-‐7333 writing prior to Planner at do (306) or at yvonne@northboundplanning.ca. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0. For information, please S. Yadditional vonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP visit rmofmervin.com or contact the Municipal lanner 845-7333 or at yvonne@northboundplanning.ca. Municipal Planner at P(306) March 13, 2018
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Village of Maymont Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Maymont for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, March 22, 2018 to April 24, 2018. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Maymont, Box 160, Maymont, SK S0M 1T0, by the 24th day of April 2018. The appeal fee of $50.00 per property must accompany the notice.
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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: • Add new definitions for “Cannabis Grow Operation” and “Cannabis Retail store”; • Add discretionary use criteria and general regulations for Cannabis Grow Operations, similar to those for warehouses and freight handling facilities • Add general regulations for Cannabis Retail Stores that require them to be situated at least 150 metres away from any school or playground • Add sign regulations for Cannabis Retail Stores and Cannabis Grow Operations that restrict the use of images on signs; • Provide the ability for the Town to apply landscaping requirements to a portion of a site when it will be developed in phases over time; • Add Cannabis Retail Stores as a discretionary use in the C1-Downtown Commercial District and as a permitted use in the C2- Highway Commercial District; • Add Cannabis Grow Operations as a discretionary use in the C2Highway Commercial District; and • Rezone Surface Parcels 148893609, 203238468 and 203238424 from partially C2-Highway Commercial District and partially FUD Future Urban Development District to C2-Highway Commercial District and shown on Sketch “A”.
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International Women’s Day Event “Press for Progress”
March 24, 2018 5:00 - 8:30 pm
Pioneer Hall, South Railway, North Battleford Come celebrate women with discussion panel and sharing your voice on women’s issues. Bring your arts and crafts, singing and dancing, enjoy food and networking. Speakers: Elizabeth Cline (environment), Kimberly Night (Indigenous issues), +2. Open to the Public - $10.00 Please register to attend, and if you would like to set up a display table at the event REASON The reason for the amendment is; • To provide for clarity in the bylaw; • To provide for and regulate the retail sale and production of cannabis; • To facilitate the development and landscaping of large-scale, phased commercial developments; and • To provide for future highway commercial development.
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Community Events Calendar Alcoholics Anonymous Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.
Al-anon Family Groups
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If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.
Relay for Life - Friday, June 8 Relay for Life on June 8 at the North Battleford City Track - it’s not to early to start getting your teams together or register as a survivor. For more information call Laura at 306-481-5395.
Tuesdays, February 20 - March 27 Lenten Lunch Series 2018 - The Nails of the Cross at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford at 12:00 noon. Soup and sandwich. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, March 24 Topline Social Dance Club with Leon Ochs at the Sloan Auditorium in Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. Minimum age is 19. Lunch served. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306445-8815.
Saturday, March 24 Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maidstone Legion Clubroom, 102 - 108 - 1st Ave. West. Registration 6:00 p.m. MST. Tournament 7:00 p.m. MST. To register call Royal Canadian Legion Clubroom at 306-893-4048.
Saturday, March 24 Borden Museum Supper & Silent Auction at the Borden Community Centre at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27 Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room, 303 - 1st Avenue starting at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28 Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper in the Club Room, 103 - 1st Avenue at 5:45 p.m.
Friday, March 30 Good Friday Service at the Borden United Church at 11:00 a.m. Lunch to follow.
Saturday, April 7 Benefit for Arlee Lumgair Pot Luck Supper, Silent Auction & Dance at the Waseca Community Memorial Hall, 302 Railway Ave., Waseca, SK. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., silent auction, supper at 6:00 p.m. Music by Ray Bodnaruk. For more info or donate item for silent auction contact Shannon 306-490-8483 or Sandra 780-872-8008. 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.
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.
Community Safety and Crime Prevention
PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 16, 2018 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.
Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.
Issued at the Town of Battleford this 22nd day of March, 2018. John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer
GET INVOLVED! A message from the Canada Safety Council
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TOWN OF BATTLEFORD Parks / Recreation Department
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BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE YOGA CLASSES
Instructor: Dean Studney
Beginner Class - Mondays for 10 weeks beginning April 9th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in the Alex Dillabough Center Cost: $70 Intermediate Wednesday Class, beginning April 11th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in the Dillabough Center
Register in Person or by phone at Rec Office (south side of Dillabough Center). Phone: 306-937-6216
Light of Christ Catholic Schools Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten
REGISTRATION TAX ENFORCEMENT FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document. The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 174423348 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land. The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality. Dated this 19th day of July, 2017. The Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438 Betty Johnson, Administrator Brenda Care & Cameron Care Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 15 Blk/Par 4 Plan No. C3474 Ext. 0 Title Number: 139143663
FORM C [Section 2.3]
NOTICE
(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document. The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 174423359 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land. The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality. Dated this 19th day of July, 2017. The Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438 Betty Johnson, Administrator Brenda Care & Cameron Care Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 16 Blk/Par 4 Plan No. C3474 Ext. 0 Title Number: 139142785
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Light of Christ Catholic School Division is accepting students into the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs for the 2018-19 school year. Students must meet the following criteria: Kindergarten: Children who are five years old as of December 31, 2018. Pre-Kindergarten: Children must be 3 or 4 years of age at the time of enrollment. Please see the LOCCS website at www.loccsd.ca for further Pre-K criteria. Please contact your local school for registration details.
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LAND FOR SALE
LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land in the Village of Denholm is offered for sale by tender pursuant to The Tax Enforcement Act, c. T-‐2: Lot 9 Blk/Par 5 Plan No. 68B10046 Ext 0 Assessed Value: $4,200 Taxable Assessment: $4,200 NOTICE: any future construction on the property - -‐ NOTICE: any future construction on the property will be affe cted by previous excavations, will be affected by previous excavations, specifispecifically, burial of previous building. Successful cally, burial of previous building. Successful bidder bidder shall accept the property on this basis. shall accept the property on this basis. - -‐ IfIf successful bidder is a current ratepayer within successful bidder is a current ratepayer within the the Village of Denholm, they must come current Village of Denholm, they must come current on all on all taxes on all their property to date before or taxes on all their property to date before or concurconcurrently with of closing on this tender. rently with a closing on this tender. Purchaser is responsible for 2018 taxes. - -‐ Purchaser is responsible for 2018 taxes. All offers to be accompanied by a certified cheque - -‐ All offers to be accompanied by a certified cheque inin the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable to to “Matrix Law Group In Trust”. “Matrix Law Group In Trust”. The successful bidder will be advised in writing - -‐ The successful bidder will be advised in writing and and shall have 14 days to complete the purchase shall have 14 days to complete the purchase or the or the 5% deposit shall be forfeited. 5% deposit shall be forfeited. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. - -‐ Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked “DO NOT OPEN – VILLAGE OF DENHOLM LAND TENDER” to the undersigned on or before 12:00 noon on the 20th day of April, 2018. Matrix Law Group 1421 101st Street North Battleford, SK S9A 1A1 Attention: Brent M. Illingworth Telephone: 306-‐445-‐7300
North Battleford Holy Family (Pre-K & K) 306-445-2360 St. Mary (Pre-K & K) 306-445-5152 Notre Dame (Pre-K & K) 306-445-0283 Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand 306-446-2167 French Immersion (K only) LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
The Village of Medstead HAS SHUT DOWN THEIR CABLE SERVICES
and is selling all headend equipment including a Wavecom Electronics Inc. P200 Power Supply; (13) MPEG2 Digital DSR4400 Receivers; (8) General Instrument Receivers; digital 4-way multi-switch; CATV Combiner; (2) non-HD dishes; and miscellaneous parts. Direct inquiries to (306) 342-4898 or villageofmedstead@sasktel.net
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL R.M. of Douglas No. 436 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Douglas No. 436 for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the following days: Monday to Thursday, March 22 to April 23, 2018. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Douglas No. 436, Box 964, Speers, SK S0M 2V0, by the 23rd day of April, 2018. Dated this 22nd day of March, 2018. Charles W. Linnell, Assessor
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Mower operator wanted Temporary position offered with the
RM of Parkdale No. 498
Delivery Driver Class 1: North Battleford, SK
Gordon Food Service is currently hiring Delivery Drivers to operate company owned vehicles and deliver food service products to our awesome customers! You are home every night with your family! Not your typical driving job: 30% of the shift is spent driving/operating company owned vehicles. 70% of the shift is spent unloading and delivering our products to the customers. Hours & Shifts: 4 x 10 Hour shift. Start Time: 5:30am. Availability: Monday to Saturday or as per occupational requirements. Must have a valid Class 1 license with a clean commercial drivers abstract. Must be physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items (up to 60 lbs). Must be 18 years of age or older (required). Must have strong communication and customer service skills (able to read, write and speak English). Must pass a Road Test, and a Background Check. Previous professional driving experience is preferred. Starting Wage: $24.35/hour To apply send you resumé and commercial driver’s abstract to: roger.clarke@gfs.com
To operator a tractor and mower for completion of the 2018 Mowing season. Interested persons are asked to email resumé to rm498@sasktel.net or fax to 306-342-4442
Applicant must have valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate equipment. Knowledge of general maintenance and care of equipment is considered an asset.
Employment Opportunity The R.M. of Eldon No. 471 is accepting resumés for the following positions: • Experienced Motor Grader Operator • Experienced Truck Driver • Public Works Maintenance Labourer
Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas
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All District First Nations Cando Cochin Cut Knife Glaslyn Hafford Lashburn Livelong
for the 2018 season. Preference to applicants with a class 1A licence and motor grader and heavy equipment experience. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Interested individuals should submit their resumé including a Driver’s Abstract, qualifications, work experience, three references and wage expectations by 4:00 p.m., April 4, 2018 to: R.M. of Eldon No. 471 PO Box 130 212 Main Street Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 Email: rm471@sasktel.net Phone: 306-893-2391 Fax: 306-893-4644
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Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford
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R.M. of Redberry No. 435
ADMINISTRATOR The Rural Municipality of Redberry No. 435 is accepting applications for a qualified Administrator with a start date in 2018. The position requires a minimum Class “C” certification. The office is located at Hafford, Saskatchewan with accommodations available in the community. Interested candidates please submit a detailed resumé including qualifications, past and present work experience, salary expectations and three work related references. A current criminal records check must accompany your application. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. R.M. of Redberry No. 435 rm435@sasktel.net Box 160 Hafford, Sask. S0J 1A0 Phone: 306-549-2333 or Fax: 306-549-2435
RM of Round Hill No. 467
SEASONAL MOWER OPERATOR
The Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 invites applications for the position of a Seasonal Mower Operator with the municipality. Duties will include the operation of the Municipalities tractor, mower and side arm for the completion of the 2018 Mowing Season. The Preferred candidate should possess the following qualifications • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • Skills in Operating a Tractor • Mechanically Inclined • Work Independently • Professional, Dependable and Organized Submit written resumé by 4:00 p.m. on May 4th, 2018, stating experience and references to: RM of Round Hill No. 467 Box 9 Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0 Fax: 306-824-2150 rm467@sasktel.net Council thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Applications are being accepted for a Full-Time Assistant Foreman. The Assistant Foreman is required to assist the Foreman in all aspects of planning, organizing and directing public works activities. This includes supervision of public works personnel involved with maintenance of the municipal road infrastructure and supporting facilities (signs, bridges, culverts, guard rails, etc.). Knowledge, Skills, Attributes: • Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) • Strong organizational and supervisory skills • Knowledge and experience in road maintenance and road construction • Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulations • Heavy equipment knowledge and ability to train others to operate equipment • Team player with ability to interact in a professional manner The municipality offers a competitive wage and benefits package based on knowledge, skills and experience. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Interested individuals should submit their resumé stating education, knowledge, skills, experience, wages expected and no less than three work related references by 4:00 p.m. April 4, 2018 to:
R.M. of Eldon No. 471 PO Box 130 212 Main Street Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 Email: rm471@sasktel.net Phone: 306-893-2391 Fax: 306-893-4644
Redberry Lake Regional Park is accepting applications for the following positions:
CONCESSION OPERATOR: Rent building and run your own business with some regulations from the Park Board. Must have valid “Food Handling Course”; at times will need 2 workers. MAINTENANCE: 40 hour weeks: 8 hour days from May 1st to Sept. 30th. Must have valid driver’s license; be able to work well with others; be able to work weekends. List expected salary. QUALIFIED SWIM INSTRUCTOR: Required certified lifeguard, CPR and first aid. Needed for one week starting 3rd week of July or 1st week of August, to teach all levels. This position you must provide a “Criminal Check” before being hired. Apply as soon as possible. Send to email: redberrylakepark@xplornet.com or by mail to Box 250 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0. For more information call Bernedette Harach 639-317-4346
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Light of Christ Catholic School Division invites applications for the position of
The Rural Municipality No. 406 is accepting applications for a
Seasonal Equipment Operator
This is a PERMANENT FULL-TIME position.
to operate heavy equipment such as grader and tractors.
For details and to apply, please see our website at www.loccsd.ca
Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience operating graders and tractors.
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Submit applications with work experience, with 3 related references and salary expected to the R.M. of Mayfield No. 406 Box 100 Maymont, SK S0M 1T0 For further information phone 306-389-2112 fax 306-389-2162
KEYANOW CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE INC. JOB OPPORTUNITY Family Enhancement Worker Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc requires a Family Enhancement Worker who will have experience in dealing with children/youth aged 6 - 17 years and working with families. The ability to build trusting relationships with child/youth/family and participate in a professional team approach is required. Must have the ability to relate to First nations children, youth and families and have an understanding of the various issues within the communities of Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker Cree Nation and Lucky Man Cree Nation. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours. Qualifications: BISW and/or equivalent to 2-yrs work experience in Community Development with children, youth and families. Work experience with Sexual Abuse would be an assent along with ability to speak or understand Cree. Qualified applicants should contact: Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1426 North Battleford, SK S9A 3M1 or Email: btchsc@sasktel.net or Fax: (306) 445-5568 We thank all applications and wish to advise that only t hose individuals that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Executive Assistant
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KEYANOW CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE INC. JOB OPPORTUNITY FOSTER HOME WORKER Term Position The Foster Home Worker is responsible for the recruitment, assessment and training of foster care providers for Children, Youth & Clients. The Foster Home Worker will be responsible for coordinating the provision of comprehensive specialized foster home services for children in temporary or permanent care and children at risk, including recruiting and actively promoting the foster care program in the community, investigating, assessing and counseling new foster parent applicants to determine suitability, conducting pre-service education and assessment of foster home applicants, conducting annual review of foster homes; conducting in depth home studies and document all aspects of an applicant’s life. The Foster Home Worker will provide counseling and support services and ongoing training to foster homes, and consult with First Nations and following established protocols as part of the planning process to ensure quality foster care service delivery. Term Position: ending date February 1, 2019. Qualifications: Must have BSW/BISW and experience in the human services field and a clear criminal record and vulnerable check. Must have valid driver’s license and present a drivers abstract for the past 5 years. Salary: As per Agency’s Salary Grid based on Education and Experience Ending Date for Applicants: April 3, 2018 Send Resumés to: Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1426 North Battleford, SK S9A 3M1 Fax: (306) 445-5568 Phone: (306) 445-4149 Email: btchsc@sasktel.net We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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McLurg school hears speaker on mental health Continued from Page 18 She never got that chance because a bully decided that she would try to be tough and to push and to make fun of someone who was different and to vent some unforeseen horrible events on her, and all for what? We will never really know why. Hearing this myself all again makes me wonder how the students of Wilkie, Saskatchewan felt when they heard of this tragedy. There must have been panic, sadness, fear, trying not to believe that this had happened. But it did, and it continues. On March 13, at 6:30 pm, Dwayne Peace invited the parents to come McLurg High School, to hear a compressed version of what he had been doing with the students at the school. As parents gathered into the open area in McLurg High School, it did not take long for the many parents to sit quietly and listen to the two-hour presentation and the participation from the parents, teachers and support staff was very positive and much appreciated! It showed that the school cares about what is happening and wants to
let the students know that they are there to help! The projection screen was set up and what it said on it caught everyone’s eyes. Changing And Saving Lives, Life Synergy, For Youth. Peace’s charisma and determination for the mission he is on could be seen from his presentation to the parents that evening. When it comes to believing in the children of the future and knowing what they will accomplish if they all just communicate open and honestly with each other, stop the name calling, stop the bullying, help each other – imagine a world like that. When asked, a student at the school was quoted as saying that the presentation was “inspiring to them to do good.” If any school should have any presenter, it should be Dwayne Peace. Please contact wayne Peace, Educational Consultant, Retired Police Officer and SRO, at email dwaynepeace@gmail.com. Here’s to everyone’s mental health, and for our future generations.
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Now is the hour to change your direction “Wrong way Sam, that is what we called the hired hand,” Ed told me yesterday. My old neighbour from Saskatchewan was complaining that things are going the wrong way in the province and the country. When he was a boy, they had a hired hand for the summer who was a champion of getting mixed up and making the simplest tasks a sure-fire, misfire. Ed spoke with no mercy for political leaders at any level, and he would say goodbye to every one of them as sure-fire, misfires if he had his way. The problem he admits is that when one says goodbye, another says hello.
I argued with Ed that changing political leaders may not mean that things will go in the right direction. Most folks admit that a change of direction is needed right now for others but not themselves. On a personal level, it is seldom the right time to change our ways. Esau, in the Old Testament, had a grievance against his brother Jacob, because Jacob had stolen Esau’s rightful inheritance from their father. Esau wanted to kill Jacob but didn’t as he was waiting until after their father died. Putting things off, while waiting for a better time worked against Esau, as Jacob ran away so Esau could not kill him. A change of residence was
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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca a life saving action for Jacob to take and he took it without delay. When I talked with Ed yesterday, it was his time to complain about politicians. Complaining about leaders happens everywhere. At school some students complain about their teachers, some teachers complain about their principal, some
principals complain about their school superintendents, some parents complain about all or any of them. Complaining is being dissatisfied with or impatient with another person and saying so. God’s chosen people were impressive complainers. Although God lead them out of slavery in Egypt toward the
Promised Land, they complained against God and Moses. God provided food or manna six days a week for his people, but they protested saying it was worthless or miserable food. It is our sinful human nature both to complain and to boast. Boasting reflects our pride and self-satisfaction about ourselves and our abilities. Professional wrestlers never tire of bragging about their strength, and never hesitate to badmouth or trash talk about their opponent’s ability. Religious folks may seem to boast of having all the answers when it comes to God. Jesus did not boast when he was here on earth, but his disciple
Peter did. Peter on the night Jesus was betrayed was quick to say that he would lay down his life for Jesus. Jesus set him straight in that instead of dying with or for Jesus he would deny Jesus three times before dawn. Sin smolders and flames up in the best and the worst of us. Sin would destroy us like a relentless fire except that Jesus came as God’s firefighter with grace. Like water that puts out a fire, grace is an undeserved gift from God that smothers our sins before God.” The Bible says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is a gift of God, not a result of works.”
Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.
(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4 306-446-1695
PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.
DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Battlefords Grace Community Church
1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK
306-445-5901
Pastor: Bill Hall
191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575
SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.
WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Hope Mennonite Fellowship
Pastor Patrick Carty
1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am
SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)
1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca
Church Phone 306-445-4181
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
DIVINE LITURGY Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138
TerriTorial Drive alliance church
52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley
SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.
Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
Everyone Welcome
www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net
“A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”
Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
OFFICE 306-445-3836
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
Battleford United Church
Various weekly programs
ANGLICAN PARISH
Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd
Living Water Ministry
Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon
St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.
Box 10, Delmas, SK
S0M 0P0
Phone 306-937-7340
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford
Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor James Kwon
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
Phone 306-445-9096
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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Celebration banquet April 17
Locals among Rivers West award winners Submitted
outstanding volunteer efforts in the Rivers West District: Sport – Athlete of the Year – Dawson Loewen (Battleford). Sport – Coach of the Year – Darby Freistadt (Rosetown). Sport – Event of the Year– U18 Women’s National Championships 2017 (Lloydminster).
Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation has announced the 2018 award recipients of the Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Awards. The following individuals, groups, organizations and facility will be receiving awards for their
Culture – Development and Promotion – Rosemarie Stadnyk (North Battleford). Culture – Artist of the Year – Bonny Macnab (Mervin). Culture – Event of the Year – Goodsoil Museum Culture Days (Goodsoil). Recreation – Professional of the Year – Wes Ringland (Lloydminster).
Recreation – Volunteer Group of the Year – Lashburn Bowling Alley Committee (Lashburn). Recreation – Facility Renovated or New Build – Kyle Community Sports Centre (Kyle). Over-All Volunteer of the Year– Sherri Solomko (Unity), Kurt Jones (Dinsmore) The recipients will
receive their awards at a banquet held in their honour at the Kyle Elks and Community Hall, 2103rd Street West, Kyle, on Tuesday, April 17. The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. CST with supper, entertainment and awards presentations. Meal tickets are $20 per person and are limited.
Please call as soon as possible to secure your seat. For more information and to order meal tickets contact: Cynthia Tymoruski, Community Development Co-ordinator, Rivers West DSCR North Battleford Office, phone 306-446-6776 or email rwdscr.cynthiat@ sasktel.net.
1642 - 100 th Street, North Battleford
306-445-4042
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SUNDAY BUFFET 9 am - 2 pm • $1699 Adults • $899 Children Buffet changes weekly
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306-445-9997 1642 - 100th Street North Battleford
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306-937-3780
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CATERING & DELIVERY 106 - 312 Territorial Drive, North Battleford
306-445-2668
Our Laundromat has the best WASHERS in town
306-445-4220 The Best Fried Chicken You’ll Ever Come Back For
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