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Council ‘blindsided’ by provincial budget By John Cairns Staff Reporter
North Battleford city council couldn’t contain their outrage over the provincial budget brought down last Wednesday. “I feel nothing short of blindsided,” said an angry Mayor Ryan Bater, reacting to the elimination in the budget of $1.1 million in SaskPower and SaskEnergy grants-in-lieu to the City. “We’re faced with a dramatic shortfall in revenue, not just this year but also next year, and I assume for in perpetuity.” Now, it looks like North Battleford will be joining the litigation that the City of Saskatoon and other municipalities have said they are considering against the provincial government, in an attempt to stop the cut to grants-in-lieu. Monday in North Battleford, council unanimously passed a lengthy resolution that asks the government of Saskatchewan to uphold the terms of their payment in lieu contracts, and to consider additional means of recovering payments in lieu, including a possible legal action. It was an angry and visibly shaken City Manager Jim Puffalt who delivered the bad news to council about the grants-in-lieu cut, and its impact to the City’s budget. “We’re appalled by that. There was no advance notice this was coming, something of this magnitude,” said Puffalt. “There’s no way in the world we can manage that at this time.” Some initial measures have been taken immediately. The City has stopped additional discretionary purchases, and while the tendering process is still going on, there is no hir-
Above, City Manager Jim Puffalt, with Councillor Kelli Hawtin looking on, delivers the bad news about the 2017 provincial budget’s impact on North Battleford. At right, Mayor Ryan Bater holds up a copy of his SaskPower bill, which includes a line devoted to a five-per-cent charge for grants-in-lieu. Photos by John Cairns
ing and no agreement to contract “until we have an opportunity to take a look at this and brief council, because it’s massive,” said Puffalt. What had Puffalt particularly upset was that he felt the province had no right to the money. “That is not the province’s money to take,” said Puffalt, pointing to the agreement with the City dating back to 1956. “This is not their money, it’s municipalities’ money.” The money is collected from gas and power customers on a regular basis as part of their bill. Bater explained it is the five per cent municipal operating charge listed on the bottom line of everyone’s power and gas bills. That is collected by SaskPower and SaskEner-
gy and remitted back to the City in an agreement that goes back to 1956. That charge will still be on your bills, but Bater says it will now be the Province, not the City, getting the money. “They’re going to continue to collect that from residents, but instead of remitting it back to us as part of a contract we have since 1956, they’re just going to keep it,” said Bater to reporters. The grants-in-lieu cut was announced in last Wednesday’s provincial budget, but the full impact was not immediately apparent. The initial thought was that the impact to cities would be much smaller. “I think everybody thought immediately that it would simply relate to the buildings (of) SaskPower
and SaskEnergy here,” Bater said. “Then it was on Friday that we realized it’s not just the buildings. It’s all of the infrastructure that SaskEnergy and SaskPower have in the city. So power poles, rights of way, all of that stuff is part of the equation here.”
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Slowly but surely, City tion projects, including for officials learned the grav- labour. Before, when doing ity of the situation. Puffalt told council he was in UPAR, they would pay meetings last week and fol- PST for the materials but lowed the emails coming never on the labour, said Puffalt. in about it, D e and “it just spite this became change, worse and This P u f f worse and is not alt noted worse” the issue until final their money, it’s could be numbers municipalities’ ma naged, were remoney. either by leased by passing the S U M A - Jim cost on to Friday afPuffalt consumer ternoon. purchasing Bater the lots in was also Killdeer in contact with other mayors about (which is seeing a major the situation and planned capital project), or by doing further meetings and con- one less block for UPAR this year. ference calls. But the grants-in-lieu “We’re all feeling blindsided, we’re all outraged,” cut was a complete surprise. Puffalt called the the mayor said. There were other budget situation “unprecedented.” “I’ve been around since impacts felt as well. The amount of money coming the ‘90s and it was not like from municipal revenue this in the ‘90s, not near sharing at one per cent of as bad, where they just abPST had dropped by about solutely slashed, without any notice, without any $335,000. The City had anticipat- warning … we’re already a ed that outcome, however. quarter of the way through Puffalt said a couple of big our budget, we’ve already purchases in the amount of purchased goods and ser$380,000 were put on hold. vices that were included in The City was also pre- the budget, and we are told pared for a tax increase, this at this point in time although Puffalt said it was that this money is being a surprise to learn the PST taken away, which again is was now going to be col- not their money to take.” lected on capital construcContinued on Page 6
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Cutting libraries hurts everyone Dear Editor Cutting libraries during a recession is like cutting hospitals during a plague. We need libraries. Small towns rely on libraries for community spaces, social interaction and Internet access. It’s where seniors go to chat and pick out a story, where a four-year-old first discovers a love of books, where teenagers can come and use the computers, where a single mom can come and work on her resumé while her kids are at story time. Bricks and mortar libraries have always been and always will be a cornerstone of communities. They are a lifeline in uncertain times and one of the few remaining institutions that accept everyone, no matter their race, socioeconomic status, gender or lifestyle. We need to fight for our right to literacy, information, and community connection. Please contact your local MLA if you agree with me. Becky Krenn North Battleford
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It is the time of year to give a solid boot to those amazing slobs who blight the landscape with their trash. While we eagerly anticipate the disappearance of the snow we are at the same time dismayed at roadside ditches full of all manner of trash, fast food containers in gutters, hedges and fences, plastic bags rolling like tumbleweeds across the open fields. And let’s not forget the stinking piles of dog doo on and beside walking trails. Since no amount of shaming seems to change the behaviour of these semi-evolved cretins, a bouquet in advance to those who will clean up after them.
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Cuts a step back for society Dear Editor This message in regards to the 60 per cent decrease of funds to the regional library systems of Saskatchewan. The rural branches of our public library system serve as one of the last buildings functioning as a positive place for people to get together and share their interests and beliefs. It would be a shame to disrupt and hinder the benefits that a public library has on its communities for the sake of saving a few dollars. Many people make career choices and apply what
Knowledge key to solid democracy Dear Editor In light of the provincial budget I feel compelled to express my concerns. Cuts to education and libraries are mistakes, big mistakes. Well-educated and literate people are good for society and democracy. Being well-educated and literate helps people make better decisions. Libraries are great equalizers. They allow the poor to have better access to books and quiet space to read and learn.
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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year I’ve been pondering this column for a few weeks, ever since I recertified my first aid training, yet again. Then this popped up on my Facebook feed: “Every high school should have a mandatory class called ‘Life’ which teaches you how to: sew, change a tire/oil, do taxes, basic first aid, basic cooking, etc. Basic things that you need in real life.” It was a profound post that I’m sure many commonsense people truly aspire to, or at least pay lip service to. I know, with Katrina turning 13 soon and Spencer now 10, this is essentially the checklist we are working on. We’ve started with basic cooking. Katrina can now cook a few different meals herself, and occasionally she’ll feel inspired enough to make cookies, premixed brownie or cake. She has her own inherited Mixmaster, plus some cupcake tins, she puts to good use. I’m constantly giving her tips about driving and vehicle maintenance, now, while she still likes me and is eager to listen. I figure I need to do this now, because in short order she’ll likely turn into one of those teenage monsters that periodically screams, “I HATE YOU!” and slams doors. I’ve lived through that a few times. For a lot of these things, Spencer is just about to cross the threshold and go through the same sort of growing up boot camp. But he’s not quite there yet.
It’s the first aid part that has really got me thinking. I suggested Katrina’s air cadet squadron go about having all the kids take first aid, something many units do on a periodic basis. I also mentioned this to her teacher at parent-teacher interviews. I think kids in Grade 8 should all be required to take standard first aid, the full 16 hours. Compared to a lot of the fluff they take in health classes, this trumps all. There are a few reasons why I say Grade 8. Number one, most kids are mature enough and smart enough to handle it at that point. Number two, their recertification comes up three years later, in Grade 11. And this is key. They
should be required, in high school, to take or recertify standard first aid. When could they do this, as everyone has their own semester system classes? Simple. Run it during one of those two-day teacher in-service days, the days that drive most parents crazy. Fill the schools with first aid instructors instead of teachers. Make sure every Grade 11 student has their ticket at the end. On the one-day teacher professional development days, the Grade 11s should take Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 2015 (WHMIS). This is often offered online, so that should be easy enough to do. Many high school students are just starting in the job market. Having these two certifications would improve their resumés immensely. It would also help prepare them for work, no matter what work they end up doing. Every workplace, even offices, ends up dealing with WHMIS at one point or another. If they take these tickets in
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Grade 11, they will still be current until a year after graduation – again a plus for finding a job. I told Katrina that, one way or another, she will be taking first aid in the next year. If I have to pull her out of school, I will. It’s that important. The person you save could very likely be a family member, or even yourself. My first aid training kicked in four years ago when I all-of-a-sudden developed anaphylactic shock from a drug allergy that didn’t even register so much as a rash six weeks before. I got myself to the hospital just before my throat swelled to the point of choking. That, and having a heart condition, means first aid for me is a very real thing, not some nebulous concept that I might never use. I realize money in the education system is tight right now, given the province’s finances. But this is an idea that could save lives. It should be implemented as soon as practical. — Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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Provincial budget ... Continued from Page 3 Overall, the hit North Battleford is taking from the provincial budget is $2 million, according to the City. As for how to address the shortfall, the indication is the City would not be making any snap decisions this week. Puffalt said they would need to go through the budget and “see what we can do.” The indication from Puffalt is that if the provincial budget isn’t revisited, the City would have to look at potential cuts. Otherwise, residents were looking at a massive tax increase. If they tried to cover the loss through property tax alone, it would be a 15 per cent increase. That prospect was unpalatable to the mayor. “It’s outrageous,” said Bater to reporters. He was also upset about the prospect of having to make cuts to City services. “We’re going to be forced to make some very, very difficult decisions.” City councillors were unanimously negative in their reaction to the provincial budget. “It’s really, really dismaying to see the complete lack of regard for our city and for our people in this province,” said Councillor Kent Lindgren, who added JOIN THE CONVERSATION To comment on this story and others, go to www.newsoptimist.ca
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he didn’t think the budget was well thought out or planned. “We’re on the hook now for other people’s mismanagement,” said Lindgren. “It’s apparent decisions were made without a full understanding of the impact,” said Councillor Len Taylor. “And that’s a direct result of no consultation.” Councillor Greg Lightfoot said he was “absolutely outraged” and agreed litigation was the next option if it couldn’t be resolved through meetings. “A contract is a contract. They can’t just renege on a statement.” “Disillusioned” was Councillor Don Buglas’s reaction. He felt there was no sense of partnership from the province. “Having that rug pulled out from underneath us, no partnership seems to be apparent,” said Buglas. Bater concurred with Buglas’ sentiments, adding “no matter what path we choose, we’ve become the messenger of the province’s bad news. They’ve put that on us. It puts us in a very difficult position.” “It makes me a little bit physically ill, thinking about what it means to the average taxpayer,” was Councillor Kelli Hawtin’s reaction. “What does this mean for the kids in our community? What does it mean for seniors? What does this mean for everyone?” Councillor Kevin Steinborn was downcast that council’s hard work in pre-
paring the 2017 budget had all gone to waste. “All of a sudden now, boom,” said Steinborn. He supported backing Saskatoon and others in legal action. As for what is next for council, the timeline is still uncertain. What City officials are holding out hope for is a reversal of the decision by the provincial government. A meeting was scheduled for Wednesday morning involving Minister of Governmental Relations Donna Harpauer with Mayor Charlie Clark of Saskatoon and various SUMA officials. Bater expressed hope to reporters something might come from that. If not, the City is ready to join Saskatoon and other SUMA members in litigation efforts. Beyond that, if nothing changes in the meantime, the City will need to reopen its 2017 budget and make revisions before tax notices go out. Bater expects administration will have to “look at the scope of the projects for the year” and see what could be changed. The City would also have to look at “the potential for property tax increases” and “the potential for cuts to programs and services.” The mayor also indicated decisions will likely have to be made by May, which is when mill rate bylaws are usually passed by the City and tax notices sent out.
Bill Chappell and Brenda Korchinski made a presentation before city council Monday night on the issue of possible tree removal on 1300 and 1400 blocks of 97th Street. The gallery was filled with area residents in support of keeping the trees standing throughout the neighbourhood. Photo by John Cairns
97th Street residents stand up for their trees By John Cairns Staff Reporter
A number of residents of 97th Street were speaking up for the trees Monday night at council. The concern was raised about the impact Underground Pipes and Roads (UPAR) work might have on the trees lining the street. According to a letter from residents to the City, City employees had gone to the boulevards in March of this year marking trees for removal for UPAR work later that year. The area impacted would be the 1300 and 1400 blocks. The concern raised by residents was that of the 28 trees lining the boulevard, a total of 16 had been marked for removal leaving 12 standing. Five of them were on the 1400 block and 11 were on the 1300 block. Alarm was raised that this went beyond what was necessary for the street. The main worry is that the
boulevard would lose its unique look if too many trees were removed. At council Monday, the gallery was filled with residents in support of keeping the trees. Bill Chappell and Brenda Korchinski made the presentation to the city. They were also joined by certified arborists Keith Anderson and John Vogt who provided more technical information. The presenters urged the city to consider the aesthetic value of the trees, and urged construction methods for the upcoming UPAR work to keep as many trees standing as possible. They also urged replanting of any trees that are removed. It appears, however, the City is aware of the concerns on 97th Street and is looking for ways to keep as many trees as possible. City Manager Jim Puffalt indicated that after receiving the correspondence from the residents, staff had gone back and
were able to reduce the number of trees that needed to be removed down to about seven. He pledged the city would do its best to keep the number down as much as they possibly can. The issue highlights a major challenge for the city when doing UPAR work, particularly in areas where there is a heavy presence of older trees. The problem is many older trees are planted right on top of sewer and water pipelines going to houses, as City Engineer Bob Anthony explained. Anthony welcomed the input and acknowledged this is an issue they will be facing in other neighbourhoods with trees. “The better we can sort this out, the better we can do going forward,” said Anthony. As well, the City has committed to holding a follow up neighbourhood meeting with residents later on to update them on what is going on.
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brewery project that would include an upscale tavernrestaurant area. With passage of the zoning bylaw Monday night, the next step is for proponents to make a discretionary use application under the bylaw for the project to go ahead. That would need to be voted on later by council. Approval was also given to the zoning amendment bylaw to allow medical marijuana as a discretionary use in the M-2 industrial zone. That bylaw covers the Parsons Industrial Park area. Second and third reading carried unanimously. Once again, proponents of the medical marijuana facility will still need to come back to City Hall and make a discretionary use application for that project, to be voted on by council. While plenty of work is still ahead, the decision by council Monday night is a major step forward for all three projects, which have sparked considerable interest in the City since they were announced earlier this year. As it turned out, while the proposal to convert the old Maple Leaf Foods plant on Canola Avenue into a medical marijuana facility did prompt some raised eyebrows at first, there was no opposition to the zoning
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Two projects slated for Riverview, as well as a potential medical marijuana project for the former Maple Leaf Foods plant, cleared a major hurdle Monday at council. A discretionary use application to build an eightunit apartment house at the former Vida McDonald Centre location on 103rd Street was passed unanimously by North Battleford city council. That approval clears the way for construction to move forward on that project, which could take eight to 10 months. City officials said the developer intends to begin work immediately. The intention is to repurpose the building into eight separate apartment units, with outdoor access to each unit and two parking stalls each. Approval was also given to the zoning amendment bylaw for the former armoury location at 102nd Street. That bylaw amended the location from R2- Low Density Residential District to C2- Neighbourhood Commercial District, and also amended the wording to include the word “tavern” for discretionary use. The location is being considered for a micro-
amendment. Council was generally supportive of the economic impact it would bring to the area. This is likely not going to be the last time marijuana will be an issue before council. Mayor Ryan Bater pointed to the news earlier that day that the federal government was going to introduce legislation this spring to legalize marijuana by July 2018. He expects there will be impact for municipal governments when it came to zoning, not just for production but also retail. “It’s our hope that there’s a consultation with municipalities so we are prepared for this dramatic shift,” said Bater. The two Riverview projects proved to be far more contentious. Several residents appeared before council at the previous meeting on March 13 to oppose the “tavern” zoning amendment, citing concerns that could lead to safety and parking issues in the neighbourhood. There was also written concerns submitted about safety and parking issues with the apartment proposal. Following that meeting an open house event was held March 21 at the Don Ross Centre at which time proponents of the two projects were in attendance. Continued on Page 9
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Lakeland Library Region employees made a visit to Battlefords Humane Society Monday to drop off donations of hand-knit and crocheted mats, as well as dog and cat food. The donations were done in partnership with the library communities, with individuals donating granny squares to win prizes, which were then sewn together by workers with the Lakeland Library Region. The cats pictured with their new mats are for adoption. For more information go to www.BattlefordsHumaneSociety.com. Left to right, Battlefords Humane Society’s Michelle Spark and Lakeland Library Region’s Liz Smith and Colin Evans pose with one of the donated knitted mats. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky
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Submitted by NBCHS The NBCHS concert and jazz bands have just returned from a trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, that included performances at historic Jackson Square and the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. The tour included 27 young musicians, four parent chaperones and three teachers from NBCHS. Jackie Kroczynski, Amy Klippenstein, and Tom Kroczynski all direct bands in the ex-
tracurricular programs at the high school. During the trip, students and their directors enjoyed workshops at Tulane University and a private concert by the worldfamous Preservation Hall Jazz Band, a collection of musicians dedicated to preserving the sound of New Orleans traditional jazz. The students were also fortunate to be touring through New Orleans on one of the most festive weekends of the year.
Celebrations were citywide on Friday, March 17, for St. Patrick’s Day. The group also took in a St. Joseph’s Day parade, celebrating Italian culture, that ran through the French Quarter on Saturday. Dancers, singers and performers of all kinds entertained the students, who called out for strings of beads to be thrown their way from the floats that passed. Super Sunday, March 19, along with Fat Tuesday, are the only days that
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A Ministry of Economy report on the Husky oil spill incident of July 21, 2016 is now in the hands of the Ministry of Justice. Energy and Resources Minister Dustin Duncan announced the news Thursday. The government has confirmed that Justice is now reviewing the investigation into Husky’s response to the spill. While the technical review of the spill – done in partnership between the Ministries of the Economy, Environment
and the Water Security Agency, along with support from Skystone International – is now complete, the government is indicating the full report won’t be released until all prosecution processes and any appeals have been concluded. While the final report is not being made public, a statement of substantive findings of the investigation has been made available as of Thursday. According to the government’s statement: the pipeline break was due to mechanical cracking in a buckle in the pipeline.
The buckle was caused by ground movement on the slope occurring over many years and investigators concluded the slope movement was not a sudden, one-time event. The volume of spilled material is approximately 225 cubic metres, with 60 per cent contained or recovered on land prior to entry into the river. Those findings were more or less in line with what was previously reported by Husky in midNovember in a report that was filed with the Ministry of the Economy.
Continued from Page 7 A full report of the meeting was presented to council Monday. “We did find that a lot of people needed more information,” said Jennifer Niesink, director of Planning and Development. She noted the maps showing parking at the locations seemed to ease concerns. One of the main issues raised previously about the microbrewery proposal was what might happen if the business ever closed up shop or changed hands. Worry had expressed previously that the word
“tavern” in the zoning might open the door to a “shady bar” setting up, with the City unable to stop it. Councillor Don Buglas raised the issue. City Planner Ryan Mackrell explained the microbrewerydistillery could be approved as a “primary use,” while the bar-restaurant portion could be an accessory “ancillary use.” “The microbrewery couldn’t discontinue and just operate as a tavern,” said Mackrell. “It would have to come forward for a new application at that point.” Bater noted, if the microbrewery discontinued and a new owner wanted to open up an all-night dance bar, “they wouldn’t be able to do
that.” Mackrell nodded in agreement. City Manager Jim Puffalt reiterated administration’s recommendation that the projects be approved. “Large buildings are difficult to redevelop and there may not be that many opportunities,” said Puffalt. He was particularly enthused about the potential to repurpose the old armoury building into a microbrewery. He noted that proposal was similar to what happened in Saskatoon when the old McGavin’s building was repurposed into Earl’s. “That facility has been transformed into what it is now, so there’s that same opportunity.”
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Gold Eagle Casino was once again host to its amateur talent competition, Pride of the Northwest, March 25. Prize money for the 17th annual event totalled $10,000 for winners of the vocal and Red River jigging categories. An estimated 600 people came out to watch the steep competition. Finalists for men's vocals were David Ratzlaff (Rosthern), Brent Nixon (North Battleford), Matthew Pederson (Buffalo Narrow)s, Kiefer Paul (Rosthern) and Joel Bergen (Saskatoon). In the women's vocals category finalists were Bernadette Wolfe (Saskatoon), Lovina Tootoosis (North Battleford), Jenelle George (Pierceland), Sarah George (Pierceland) and Erin Aubichon (ĂŽle-a-la-Crosse). Winners for the women's Red River jigging category were Alana Dorion (Saskatoon), Courtney Anaquod (Saskatoon), Ashla Michel (Prince Albert), Jocelyn Linklater (Prince Albert) and Neanna Sasakamoose (Prince Albert). Men's Red River jigging winners were Coleman Bull (Little Pine First Nation), Levi Highway (Saskatoon), Denis Delorme (North Battleford), Clint Sanderson (Beauval) and Adam Charles (Grandmother's Bay). Photos by Averil Hall
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Silver medal for Maidstone at Hoopla By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
The first ever trip to the provincial high school basketball championships was a memorable one for the Maidstone Huskies senior boys’ team. The Huskies came away from Regina with a silver medal Saturday afternoon, as the Saskatoon Ecole Canadienne Patriotes won
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Staff It was a dominating performance from start to finish for the Battleford Midget A Barons this year. After going 17-1 in the regular season, the Barons won all six of their playoff games in the STEP league on their way to the league championship with a 4-1 win on March 16 on the road against St. Walburg. Rett Taggart, Tanner Buchko, Spencer Sack and captain Cody Kalyn provided the offence in the championship game, while goaltender B.J. Wasmuth made a number of big saves to keep the Barons in the lead. The Barons started off the championship series with a wild 7-5 victory on March 15 at the Civic Centre. Taggart and Kalyn led the way in that game with five points each, while Sack and Presley Peterson both had three point performances.
Peter Pauls presents the New Horizons curling league trophy to the Wally O’Hare rink after the final game of the season Tuesday. Photo Submitted
The 2017 Battleford Midget A Barons STEP league championship team consisted of Levin Lightfoot. assistant coach Brent Holhoyi, head coach Kelly Page, Brady Holhoyi, Tanner Buchko, Keanu Foulds, Tyson Korpach, assistant coach Owen Gentes, Steven Anderson, Dorian Wintonyk, Ash Lascelle, Mason McDonald, Cody Kalyn, Simon Gentes, Nicholas Page, Presley Peterson, Rett Taggart, Spencer Sack, Mitchell Lascelle, Thomas Elgersma, Connor Neave, Zev Genereaux, and B.J. Wasmuth. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Lascelle
Having entered the playoffs as the top ranked team in the league, the Barons easily swept aside Meadow
Lake and Edam to earn a spot in the finals. The Barons also took part in provincials, but
were knocked out in the third round by Kerrobert by a score of 12-8 in the two-game total goal series.
New Horizons champs crowned Staff The January to March season for the New Horizons league wrapped up Tuesday with a tight battle for the championship. In the end, Wally O’Hare’s rink had 19 points
to take home the title, edging out Ed Kjargaard by a single point. Wally Gordey, Rod Forester, Doug Belyk, Alexander Scott, Bob Krismer, Ralph Hall, Doreen Dudek and Alan Rogers rounded out the field.
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Outlaws repeat as SWHL champions Staff There’s no stopping the Wilkie Outlaws when it comes to their dominance in the Saskatchewan West Hockey League. The Outlaws joined
the Eston Ramblers as the onyl team to win three straight titles in league history Wednesday night, as they picked up a 6-0 win at home over the Macklin Mohawks in the third game of their best-of-five series.
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The championship was the fifth in a row for the Outlaws team as well, as they won two straight North Saskatchewan River Hockey League titles before moving to the SWHL. Jared Herle was stellar in goal in Wednesday’s series clincher, as he stopped all 34 shots he faced. Derek Keller, Garrett
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Drum roll please! The 2017 Kiwanis Battlefords Music Festival opens this Sunday afternoon in the Sanctuary of Third Avenue United Church with vocal entries. In The Neuroscience of Singing, Cassandra Sheppard writes, “Singing is as old as the hills. It is innate, ancient and within all of us. It really is one of the most uplifting therapeutic things we can do. There was a time when we all used to sing. We sang at church, around camp fires, at school.” It honours all of our human history and innate love of singing to joyfully open this year’s festival with vocal entries. If you are a musical theatre fan, be sure to mark your calendar for the final day of vocal classes, Tuesday, as this entire day is dedicated to this genre. Band entries fill three days, Tuesday through Thursday using the Kinsmen Band Hall, the Lecture Theatre at North Battleford Comprehensive High School and Logie Hall in Third Avenue United Church as venues. Speech arts are Wednesday morning and strings Friday, both in Logie Hall. The final discipline of
estival Fanfare April 1-9, 2017 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival piano entries runs from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. That’s a lot of musical artistry and skills in one week so plan ahead carefully. The $8 festival programs are available at Sobeys or at the festival venues. All sessions are open to the public. Donations towards festival expenses are gratefully accepted at the door of venues. When coming out to support young musicians, please keep good performance manners and etiquette in mind. While enjoying the extensive talent being nurtured in the Battlefords area, remember performers have one opportunity to showcase their work. Ensure you are not responsible for distractions. No photography or video recordings are allowed during performances, adjudications or certificate presentations. Finally, be sure to congratulate all performers for their accomplishments and successes.
Keep in mind the gala date of Wednesday, April 12. The festival gala features adjudicator-chosen festival highlights from all the music disciplines and categories. It is being held at the Dekker Center at 7 p.m. Admission will be $10 a seat with free admission for performers, students, award recipients, session sponsors and award donors. Accessing the Dekker Centre is a treat for performers, but would not be possible this year without the support of sponsor Lakeland Veterinary Services. Local radio stations are also festival sponsors. Nick Fransoo has agreed to be the gala MC. Tickets are purchased at the door on the night of the gala. “Singing increases self-awareness, self-confidence, and our ability to communicate with others. It decreases stress, comforts us, and helps us to forge our identity and influence the world.” – U.S. opera singer Katie Kat
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A small group worked their magic painting to Chinese music that was soothing to the soul, which should help to create some masterpieces. Our rainy, dull days can disappear any time as we look forward to sunny spring days. We also look forward to a large group here at the Don Ross Centre craft room next week. We hope to see you next month.
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Local band Backroads will play The Gog Saturday, April 8 with proceeds going to the Battlefords Canadian Mental Health Association. Photo submitted
Vistara Sidebottom, Garth Harrison and Laird Brittin. The CMHA Battlefords Branch is currently renovating their new location on 103rd Street in North Battleford, formerly the home of the North Battleford Lions Club. The CMHA has been operating in the Battlefords for more
than 50 years and provide necessary support for people with mental illness. Backroads has been playing together for three years, with two guitars, banjo and all four band members providing vocals. The group has a catalogue of roots, blues, folk and country covers, as well as
a few original songs. Doors open for the fundraiser at 7 p.m., with the performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes appetizers and refreshments. To book a seat call Kelly Waters at 306-445-6766 or email waterskelly@hotmail.com.
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The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: On-Call Volunteers – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville. Extra volunteers are often needed for the long-term care residents on an on-call basis, to assist with outings, parties, social gatherings, shopping
trips and taking residents to appointments. Shifts are as needed. Parent-Tot/Family Volunteering Program – Spiritwood and District Health Centre. Parents and their children visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week. Pet Therapy – Hafford Special Care Home. Volunteers with well-trained,
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friendly pets may visit the residents at the Nursing Homes. The pets must meet the necessary requirements prior to visiting. Shifts are once or twice per week with flexible hours. If you are interested in this or any other volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients in the health region, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca. We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.
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Helping children learn through exploration of the outdoors will be the focus of a two-day Early Years Summit being hosted in the Battlefords in May. Photo submitted
May 23 and 24, the Battlefords are the host location for an Early Years Summit, a learning opportunity for early childhood educators from across Saskatchewan. Eight community agencies are partnering to bring this experience to the Battlefords. The Early Years Summit draws upon the knowledge and expertise of many Canadian early childhood and nature educators to support those working with young children in deepening their understanding of learning in the early years, according to a press release. Children up to five years of age are in a key period of development that has longterm impacts on their future. Summit participants will have the opportunity to ex-
plore how to connect indoor and outdoor play experiences, building their awareness and understanding of the value and benefits of outdoor learning for young children and their families. Participants will experience outdoor learning while visiting several of the Battlefords outdoor locations in the river valley. As part of the aummit, a free family night will be hosted at the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre May 23, 5-7 p.m. “We hope that community families will join us to explore discover, wonder and create in the beautiful outdoors of our river valley,” organizers say. For more information contact Colleen Sabraw at BECIP (306-446-4545), Elaine Sonmor at Parent Mentoring (306-4466443) or Angela Yeaman at Living Sky School Division (306-937-7702).
What are little gardens made of? Herbs and spice and everything nice! By Erl Svendsen Gardens can be more than just nice to look at – they can be a source of flavours and aromas to enhance your culinary adventures. Growing your own herbs and spices has been practiced for a long time. True, there are many that just can’t be grown on the prairie like cinnamon and allspice. But you should have no trouble with several of the Provence and Mediterranean herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. And you shouldn’t be too surprised that there are a number native Prairie plants that can be used to flavour soups, salads, omelets and teas like pink onion (Allium stellatum) and wild berga-
mot (Monarda fistulosa). Not only can herbs and spices flavour your food, they can also add beauty and alluring scents; attract birds, bees and butterflies; and add colour and texture to your garden. If you’re new to herb gardening or want to add to what you already know, you’re in luck: the theme of this year’s The Prairie Garden (Western Canada’s only Gardening Annual) is Herbs and Spices. This edition (the 78th) is jampacked with useful information written by Prairie-based gardeners and experts. One of the highlights for me was an article about recreating in Winnipeg the scents, colours and flavours of one gardener’s travels through Provence.
arden Chat While there are specialty herb mail-order companies where you can buy seeds and seedlings of nearly every known herb and spice, guest editor Dave Hanson tells us how to propagate our own by seed, cutting or division. Go organic? Absolutely, with more tips from Dave. Landscape architect Stefan Fediuk describes herbs that can be grown simply for their beauty while Master Gardener Jeanette Adams talks about giant herbs that are ‘bee magnets’ (giant plants also have the added
bonus of adding an unusual architectural focal point to a garden). For something different, there’s an article from a herb and bonsai enthusiast who describes how to combine his two passions into delicious herbal bonsais. And above, where I wrote you couldn’t grow cinnamon on the Prairies? Of course you can – in a pot on your deck or balcony in a sheltered location during the summer and moved indoors in bright light for the winter. After growing your herbs, what next? Eating of course. There are several recipes and tips on preserving herbs. For the beer makers (and drinkers) there’s even an article on how to grow and harvest
your own hops. Near the back there’s a handy Herb Profiles: descriptions of several common herbs, their growing requirements, harvest and preserving techniques plus additional descriptions of variants or types (e.g. for basil, there’s the general entry plus separate descriptions of African blue, Aussie sweet, cinnamon, Genovese, pistou, rosie, Thai and Tulsi basils). This is just a small sampling of information that you’ll find inside this year’s edition. You can find a full listing of the content and information on how to order this volunteer-run, non-profit annual on The Prairie Garden website (www.theprairiegarden. com). Copies will also be
available at your local garden centres and booksellers after March 17. — This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (SPS; www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com; www.facebook.com/saskperennial).
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A two-volume book detailing Paynton's history will be released this August. A committee of about 12 individuals worked on the book. It was originally only planned as one volume but had to be separated because of its size, which came as a surprise to Marie Ferguson, a member of the Paynton history book committee. Ferguson says the book will detail the history of families who settled and lived in Paynton, as well as general historical facts about the town, including the influx of settlers among the Barr Colonists. The book is planned for release on the weekend of Aug. 5-6, when the town will be hosting its homecoming, as well as festivities to mark 150 years since Canada's confederation. It is available now for pre-order by contacting Marie Ferguson at 306-895-4825 or Enola Valliere 306-8954303.
Left, a copy of the Paynton history book that is available for pre-order. Right, members of the Paynton history book committee who worked to complete the two-volume set are: back row - Velma Foster, Shaunna Rhinehart, Marion McDougall, Jennifer Valliere, Linda Peterson; front row - Enola Valliere, Marie Ferguson, Irene Larmour and Roxanne Valliere. Missing are Margaret Webb, John and Eileen Anderson and Leanne Doud. Photo submitted
Book fair, career fair held at MCS By MCS Staff
A successful book fair was held in the library during the week of March 2024. Congratulations to the kindergarten and Grade 1 class for winning the $ 25 gift of free books for their classroom. Thanks to Colleen Fouhy for all the work she did setting up and taking down the book fair. The school was busy on the evening of March 22. Student-led conferences and a career fair were held in the common area. The older students were able to talk to representatives from different professions and post-secondary institutions. There was a movie and craft area for smaller
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children while they waited for their parents and older siblings to complete their conferences. The senior badminton players travelled to Borden to play exhibition matches last Tuesday. This Wednesday, they will be hosting Hafford. Elementary archery students have been practicing in their gym classes and at noon hour, in preparation for their provincial competition this weekend in Melfort. Good luck to
A career fair was held on the evening of March 22 at Maymont Central School. Photo submitted
all of the archers. When you enter the front door of the school, you will see a large wooden bed frame in the hallway. It was made by Brad Butterfield and donated to the Grade 12 class to use as a graduation fundraiser. Tickets will be on sale until June 29, which is this year's high school graduation date. They are available from any member of the graduating class. Spe-
cial thanks to Brad for the very generous donation. Several students participated in the Hafford Music festival and did well. They take music lessons at the school from Joan Julseth, who travels from Borden. On the weekend, there was a dance competition in Warman. Many of our students, who are members of the Maymont Dance Club, participated in several areas. Congratulations to
Meghan Brehon and Cassidy Serhienko for winning the gold in the Open Duet17 years of age category. Jayden Caldwell and Emmerson Voegeli competed in their first competition. They received a third for their hip hop duet in the eight years of age category. Tyler Klassen and Allison Wawryk received an award for the highest mark in duet in the category 13 years and under. Kassidy Menzies was awarded first place for her hip hop solo in the 17 and over group. Audrey Friesen and Kayla Gray placed second in the hip hop duet 17 and over category. In the hip hop trio 12 years competition, Tyler Klassen, Rylan Voegeli and Allison Wawryk received a second place mark. The young dancers, Jayden Caldwell, Brooklyn Large. Kasidy Rempel and Emmerson Voegeli, were awarded first place in the hip hop small group section. In the open small group 16-17 years of age, Audrey Friesen, Kayla Gray, Kassidy Menzies and Cassidy Serhienko also placed first. These four dancers will be graduating high school in June. Congratulations to all the participants. The elementary students, have started reading the final section of the book, The Last of The Really Great Whangdoodles. One of the children was rescued from the mean Prock, the Prime Minister of Whangdoodleland. The final activity for the book will take place April 11.Â
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Getting powered up with infrastructure work
SaskPower hard at work on Medstead project. Photo by Corrina Murdoch
By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent
The Village of Medstead, incorporated 86 years ago, is experiencing a surge of development to its electrical system. Work has commenced on the large-scale project set to convert the entire village’s primary voltage and transformation system from 2.4kV to 25kV. The
edstead News changes are to better accommodate the increasing requirements for electrical supply within the municipality. The parking lot of the local leisure centre has be-
come home to a plethora of power equipment; an assortment of transformers and spooled wire awaiting installation and a variety of poles to be erected. Numerous workers and industrial vehicles maneuver the streets through fair and snowy weather in pursuit of these upgrades. Ground broke on the improvements in midMarch and is expected to
continue until mid-May. The scope of the Medstead project includes installation of one new Ground Operated Pole Top (GOPT) switch and replacement of 25 transformers. The work will include replacing existing crossarms and insulators, insulated to 25kV. The process will see replacement of 23 poles within existing infrastructure. Further labour will install four poles and build roughly 130 metres of new 3X-Raven-25 line. The project will salvage the 4kV substation, located on Lot 7, Block 9. Additionally, where indicated, open wire secondary will be replaced with triplex or quadruplex wire. In lieu of replacement, salvage of open wire secondary will be conducted, leaving a minimum size of No. 2 ACSR (aluminum conductor, steel reinforced) line for the system neutral ground. As to the purpose of the
work being done, Laura McKnight, spokesperson from SaskPower stated, “The demand for power is increasing.” The demand increase certainly makes sense, as the 2016 census shows Medstead as having achieved a 9.23 per cent population growth since 2011. SaskPower is a part of the Canadian Electricity Association and an active part of the Sustainable Electricity Program. “SaskPower continues to meet its environmental commitments,” McKnight said. In additional response to questions as to the cause of the work being conducted, McKnight stated, “SaskPower continues to update infrastructure around the province to meet customer needs.” This project represents a part of SaskPower’s investment of more than $110 million in the Lloydminster and North Battl-
eford region as detailed in a SaskPower press release in late 2016. With progress respecting electrical infrastructure, planned outages are an expected unpleasantness. Power disturbances, however well organized, can be a problematic aspect of power related upgrades. In some cases these can lead to significant ramifications such as water sanitation issues. With this in mind, effort is being made to keep the village running smoothly. Village Administrator Coleen Kitching said, “SaskPower is hooking up generators to the water treatment plant and lift station. This is to keep everything running so we don’t need to have boil water advisories.” The Medstead project represents $525,000 in infrastructure investment and is a positive step in keeping this thriving village united and more powerful than before.
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Raven She Hollers band members, Shondra Pederson, Nissa Shiell and Joys Dancer. Photo by Corrina Murdoch
By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent
Raven She Hollers, a band based out of the RM of Medstead, played a set at the Medstead Hotel and Bar on March 24. A crowd of more than 50 patrons filtered in to enjoy pizza and refreshments and watch the resident talent perform. The energy was contagious, as a spirited crowd stomped and clapped along with the eclectic mix of folk and bluegrass music that rang through the venue. A mix of accordion, ukulele and guitar folded together into a flowing acoustic set with harmonized vocals of all band members. The trio is comprised of Joys Dancer, Shondra Pederson and Nissa Shiell. In between songs, the band members took time to round out their ensemble’s story. “It’s our favourite place to play,” band members said of the local venue. “We had support here from the get-go.” Raven She Hollers has been together for approximately five years. “Nissa and Joys always played music, Shondra
started when she moved to the area,” they said. The musical set flowed together artfully. Guitar player Nissa Shiell spoke between songs as to her favourite song to play,. “Usually it’s the most recent song we’re working on, whatever is new and exciting.” During the Friday set,
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Raven She Hollers boasted a guest member, Eachan Shiell, son of guitar player Nissa, who acted as an extra set of hands for the evening. The fruitful addition made a beautiful example
of the family values that tie a village such as Medstead together. In further allusion to family values, when asked what inspired her to music, Dancer said, “My mother
was a piano player. I grew up around music.” The event was a beautiful example of shared values of community spirit and high-energy celebration.
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Thursday, April 6th, 2017 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Elks Hall 521 4th Street East St. Walburg, SK S0M 2T0 Serafina Energy Ltd. is planning to construct a new Central Processing Facility (CPF) for its SAGD Project at Spruce Lake. The CPF will be located within the RM of Mervin in Section 26-53-21W3M. A pipeline will transport raw water to the CPF from infrastructure within the North Saskatchewan River in the vicinity of SW12-51-23W3M within the RM of Frenchman Butte. Sales oil produced from the CPF will be trucked to a midstream terminal. Representatives from Construction, Land, Regulatory, Environment, Operations, Engineering, Geology and Marketing will be available to answer any questions.
For more information, contact Jason Bezruchak at (587) 390-8954.
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Physicians trained in ultrasound Submitted
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The North Ssskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting March 20. The NSRHH board was informed that ultrasound training held Feb. 24 to 27 was successful. Dr. Odiegwu, Dr. Mpomposhe and Dr. Tshatshela completed training and are now certified to use ultrasound diagnostic equipment in the emergency services department. This is a valuable tool that our physicians will use in diagnosing emergent cases. The NSRMHH board, Dr, Odiegwu, Dr. Mpomposhe and Dr. Tshatshela wish to thank all the volunteers, clinic and facility staff for the support and
commitment to help make this vital service available to our communities. The administrator reported on workshops attended and provided updates regarding the provincial amalgamation of the health regions. The Riverside Clinic, Edam Clinic and St. Walburg Clinic will be closed Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17 for Easter
holidays. The next regular meeting of the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings Boards will be held Monday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the RM of Mervin office, Turtleford. If anyone has questions, they are welcome to contact the representative from their area or the office at 845-4144.
Grandma is a hockey fan
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Denise Newton spent the weekend at her daughter Kesia’s at Glaslyn. She attended her grandson’s hockey games. There’s one more game to go to finish off playoffs. Tuesday morning coffee was enjoyed while Noelle Coulthart gave us a talk on her bus tour to San Diego, Palm Springs and other places. Wednesday a number of apartment people enjoyed stew and biscuits and bingo at the Drop-In Centre. Our snow was almost gone, but it is white again. The warm weather coming up will make it go away. Looking for past columns from Regional Optimist correspondents? Visit www.newsoptimist.ca under the Community tab. Look for Correspondent Corner.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997, Notice is hereby given that Sobeys Liquor Inc. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Retail Store permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Sobeys Liquor - Battleford located at Unit C 82 Battleford Crossing, Battleford SK.
Saskia and Darrell performing at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall. Photo by Alan Laughlin
Local players on atom championship team By Alan Laughlin Correspondent
Well it is down to the wire to see if March actually goes out like a lamb! March 16, some of the Rabbit Lake community was on hand at the Spiritwood Arena to watch the Provincial B final atoms hockey game. Spiritwood Timber Wolves came out ahead of the Meadow Lake team. It is good to see Rabbit Lake kids participating at this level. Our hats go off to Jaeger Moore and Brandsten Moore who were part of the winning team. March 17, the Rose Gill Lodge hosted a St. Patrick’s Kaiser tournament at the lodge. Nine tables of players spent an enjoyable evening socializing with friends and residents. There were many donated prizes so everyone went home with something. Winners were Alan Laughlin, Elaine Turgeon and Pete Pawlivsky. Of course there has to be a booby prize and the proud winner of that was Fred Walters. March 18, the Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Ladies’ Aid held a games night and bake sale at the
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abbit Lake News Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle. Each year the proceeds are designated to specific projects. This year the money raised will go to the missionary work of Paul and Amanda Hildebrand, who do missions in Guelph, Ont., and Sandi and Grant Weber, who are serving in Bali. Paul is the son of George and Melitta Hildebrand and Sandi is the daughter of Bruce and Jean McNabb. The total raised was slightly over $1,300. Usually when your hear the expression “And they’re off!” you think of a horse race or a chuckwagon heat. Over the last few days it has referred to the guys pulling the ice fishing shacks off the lake before the March 31 deadline. March 24, the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle hosted its monthly music evening at the community hall. About 50 people came out to be entertained by Darrell Deleronde and Saskia. Saskia and Dar-
rel have toured with Gary Fjellgaard over the years, so are not strangers to the performing stage. I am sure everyone went home feeling they got more than their money’s worth. The duo took the audience through some of their own compositions, through bluegrass, country and pop. Darrell is a master on guitar and mandolin and of course Saskia’s clear vocals were excellent. In between numbers they joked with the crowd and shared their inspiration for the music they had written. At one time they actually lived in Maymont. The door prize winner was Lorraine Scott and the winner of the 50/50 draw was Cornie Martens. Over the years we have seen agricultural business come and go in rural Saskatchewan. It is encouraging to learn that Sandwith Sausage, a sausage-making endeavour by Ron Klassen of Sandwith, is once again in production. Sandwith sausage is a pork farmer’s sausage with the traditional Mennonite flavour. I know we look forward to some in the freezer ready for that first barbecue.
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Wilkie arena benefits from Hockeyville run By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Lamb or lion – what are your thoughts? I am hoping we are done with winter. Not that it’s been too long or too nasty, but the longer sunshine hours have me craving spring. Congratulations to our neighbours to the east, Wilkie. Although they did not advance in the Kraft Hockeyville promotion, their hard work earned $25,000 for the completion of the SaskCan events centre. Also, congratulations to August Bayliss who captured provincial gold with the McLurg High School wrestling program. And, congratulations to Brooklyn Salewski who was part of the Shooting Stars girls’ team who played out of Dodsland/Rosetown and earned a provincial title. The big event up next in Unity will be one of the longest running music festivals in Saskatchewan, now in its 91st year. Programs are available at Our Drug Store and you can see a full list of all the performers and venues for the week starting Monday, April 3 and capped off with a showcase of stars Sunday, April 9 at the UCHS senior gym at 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday will be the vocal and musical theatre entries held at Unity United Church with morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Piano entries will be held at the
nity News Unity Baptist church April 3-6. The band entries will take place at St. Peter’s School on April 4 starting a 9:15 a.m. while Unity Public School will also host school entries Wednesday, April 5 also beginning at 9:15 a.m. The week longevent features 337 entries. Another event in the arts will be on tap next week and that is the Regional Drama Festival hosted by UCHS, which will run April 7- 8. If you love live theatre, then you won’t want to miss these great high school performances from the participating schools. The 2016 provincial winning school, Hanley, will be one of the schools performing this year. Also next weekend, Delta Co-op is set to host their 13th annual Easter egg hunt at the Unity Community Centre which is a free, fun day. A spring trade show will be hosted next door in the curling rink. The spring trade show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a concession booth. Thirty-two booths are on the vendor list, so the shopping opportunities are plentiful. Tuesday, April 11 the Eighth Avenue Estates are
holding their grand opening with ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. and building tours to follow until 3 p.m. This event will also include a charity barbecue with proceeds going to the Crohn’s and Colitis Association. The Unity Western Days committee is in the planning process for this year’s event. The committee is looking for rodeo queen contestants, so if you know a gal age 13-21 who is interested, please contact Brian Woytiuk at Unity Motors. And, Mary Anne Gaetz is the go-to gal for nominations for Unity 2017 Citizen of the Year, awarded right after the supper at the Agroplex on June 2. Congratulations Peewee Lazers who captured the Highway 14 League championship. Watch the Curlsask website this coming weekend and next week for updates on UCC’s Daryl Eddingfield, who is competing as Team Saskatchewan this week with teammates at the Canadian National Men’s Curling Championship in Guelph, Ont. UCHS hosted Dr. Alex Courous Thursday for both students and parents, as he held sessions on the importance of digital awareness, digital footprints and digital responsibility. Badminton season has begun and track practises have also begun. Also on the agenda at UCHS is a
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career fair and student led conferences in early April. If you missed the Delta Co-op annual meeting, you may or may not have heard their successful bid for the SLGA location is set to be ready for their downtown location in September of this year. As well, they discussed their plans to have a new home centre ready for opening in the spring of 2018.
Delta Co-op is also hosting a Grain Storage and Handling Day on April 6 at the Agroplex. No pre registration is necessary and complimentary lunch will be served. Topics will include fans and heaters, understanding conditioning, conveyors and much more. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. and is expected to be done by 2:30 p.m. Coffee row folks are
loving the sunshine and warm weather, especially the appearance of the sun just a little longer each day. Spring gets everyone excited, because there are more people moving about outdoors and the warmth and sun just put a smile on everyone’s face. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …
Cultural Mentor
Jason Chamakese, a player of the Native American flute and based in Pelican Lake, performed and spoke at Sakewew High School March 22 to inspire students and to share stories about his experiences as a touring Indigenous musician. Aron Albert, cultural advisor at the school, asked Chamakese to perform and speak to students as part of Sakewew’s cultural program as “a kind of mentorship” to share his experience coming from a similar cultural upbringing to being a professional musician. He was joined by hand drummer Robert Gladue for the musical performance. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky
OPEN HOUSE Spruce Lake North & Central SAGD Commercial Projects Township 53 Range 21W3M Thursday, March 30 Spruce Lake Community Centre Main Street Spruce Lake, Saskatchewan 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CST) Husky Energy is planning to build two new Central Processing Facilities (CPF) for its SAGD Projects at Spruce Lake. These projects are located in the RM of Mervin, NW1/4 Section of 21-53-21-W3M and NE1/4 Section of 28-53-21-W3M. Sales oil produced from the CPFs will be tied into Husky’s new sales oil network via pipeline. A pipeline will transport raw water to the CPFs in the NW1/4 of Section 21-53-21-W3M and NE1/4 of Section 28-53-21W3M. This raw water is withdrawn from the North Saskatchewan River through a direct intake system located at SW-19-51-24W3M. Representatives from Health, Safety, Environment, Facility Construction, Surface Land, Regulatory, Operations, Downstream and the Business Unit will be available to answer your questions and concerns. For more information, contact Amir Mohseni at (403) 750-1480, Brian Davies at (306) 825-1114 or Kim Guttormson at (403) 298-7088.
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Ducks Unlimited celebrates 35 years with awards By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Another sellout crowd was on hand to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Unity’s chapter of Ducks Unlimited, whose mandate is to conserve Canada’s wetlands. Before supper, Rus Prescott made special mention of long time DU supporters Roy and Mary Livesley, noting Roy volunteered at the event for 32 years, along with giving grace. As Mary had died previously and with Roy’s recent death, Roy’s daughters provided a written grace for the night, which Rus presented. But, before that grace was given, Prescott asked those in attendance for a moment of
silence to remember and recognize Roy’s dedication to the Ducks Unlimited events. Bill Fraser, Ed Lantz, Alvin Riess and Bryan Simpson were recognized at this year’s event as all four men have been a part of DU in Unity for its entire 35-year history. with all but Simpson being present to receive this recognition. Travis Behning, Mmanager of events and volunteers for Ducks Unlimited, presented three of the four original members of the Unity chapter special awards and extended his gratefulness for their dedicated service. What began as a small group of wildlife enthusiasts, and people wanting to
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raise awareness for conservation, has now grown into a huge community event. These four volunteers received a framed certificate of appreciation for their 35 years of service as well as a hand-carved, painted black duck decoy to commemorate their milestone service. All these gentleman had to be called to the front, as they were busy fulfilling their volunteer roles throughout the hall, just as they had been doing for 35 years. Ducks Unlimited Canada also expressed thanks to the committee of volunteers in Unity for their years of dedicated service. The Unity Ducks Unlimited chapter is made up of 25 individuals from the Unity area. The dinner is also sponsored by 20 individuals and businesses. Both presenters and volunteers recognized that without the continued community support, the event would not be as successful as it has been for so
Ducks Unlimited volunteers Alvin Riess , Ed Lantz and Bill Fraser were recognizes for 35 years of service. Also recognized but not at the banquet was Bryan Simpson. Photo by Sherri Solomko
many years. In their 35-year history, the Ducks Unlimited Unity event has raised $771,759
for conservation projects. Within the RM of Unity, there have been150 projects over 33,095 acres
of land. Ducks Unlimited Canada has invested $11,802,097 in these projects.
port. A donation was also made to the Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 and the Pioneer Lodge in Lloydminster. Support received from members and sponsors and the Lloydminster community as a whole has been generous and appreciated. A sold-out crowd of 150 people turned out to
the Feb. 11 fish fry, the club’s most successful to date in attendance and in terms of profit. There were 50/50 cash draws and door prizes given away. In March, a gold airplane level sponsorship was purchased from the Battvlefords Air Cadets going towards a new floor for the Cadet Hall. March 19, an annual
general meeting was held. Forty people attended, most of whom were members. Proposed constitution changes were adopted. The new executive is: Buff McGovern, president; Gordon Hildebrand, first vice-president; Lyle McIvor, second vice-president; Kevin Jones, secretary; and Vicki Smith, treasurer. Directors are Shellee Higgs, Fred Laborde, Bill Bishop and Sonya Hilsendager. Members have been actively promoting the club’s raffle bike, travelling to the Moose Jaw swap meet and the Lloydminster Sports and Leisure Show. Members are encouraged to volunteer to take some shifts or to consider taking a book of 20 tickets to sell. Contact Shellee Higgs or Kevin Jones for more information or to make arrangements. Current membership is 60. Memberships can be renewed by contacting Cheri Lewis, membership chair, or through the website. Executive meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month.
Legion of Riders active in first quarter Submitted
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To help address the challenges of waste management and recycling within the rural and small urban municipalities of the Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve Regional Planning District, Maymont and four municipalities met together to examine the potential to invest in a regional waste management site. Maymont is the first to receive a waste bin and recycle bin in our waste transfer station. Nothing has changed and our transfer station staff is still with us. Thank you, Carol, for doing such a great job. The goal is that all components of the operation will be funded with the revenue generated from
aymont News the landfill site as well as the sale of recyclable materials. Apart from tippage and collection service fees, no operating funding will be drawn from the municipal tax system. Fun time in Maymont, ladies. Don your Easter bonnets. Next meeting of the seniors will be April 10 at 2 p.m. and members are invited to wear their Easter hats. How long has it been since you wore a bonnet? There will also be a shuffleboard tournament April 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Everyone is welcome. We hope Radis-
son, Borden, Sonningdale, Ruddell, Maymont and anyone else interested will come and enjoy. The library is having their annual meeting April 25 at 10:30 a.m. We are looking for new board members. Please show your support and join us. Denise Bernier and Carol Deagnon attended a two-day course in Radisson based upon the Canadian Emergency Preparedness College course. It was based on the four pillars of emergency management — mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The course provided participants with fundamental emergency planning knowledge to enhance the ability to either lead or be a part of an EMO committee.
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Water, water everywhere By LornaPearson Correspondent
Whew, so much water everywhere. It started raining hard about 2 a.m. and that turned to wet snow later. Bouquets go out to the town workmen and councillors who worked these past two weekends, moving water from one place to another. Sump pumps, big and little, and even larger equipment has been called out to relieve the wetness. You don’t have to look far to find other places worse off and in more dire circumstances. Several vehicles left the road and there was one collision north of town because of the slushy conditions. Rivers West Sport, Culture and Recreation com-
eota News mittee have selected Maureen Campbell of Meota for the All Around Volunteer Award. The banquet and awards presentation will be held in Paradise Hill Tuesday, April 25, at their community centre. The banquet is at 6 p.m. with the awards to follow. Cost is $20. For tickets call 306-446-6776 before Wednesday, April 18. News has come of a former resident, Jenny Marrison, who passed away in Saskatoon on March 12. She and her husband left Holland in 1957 after being married for five years. He has predeceased her and they leave six children. They spent many summers in Meota with family and friends, living next door to Gladys and Willie Lehman. March 20 found folks playing contract bridge at the Do Drop In with top score by Joyce Antoine. Next high was Robert Iverson. Duplicate bridge the following evening had top score by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. In second place were Gerry
Craig and Cletus Sherman and in third place were Robert Iverson and Linda Ard. March 23, in the city, top marks went to Glen and Julie Moore, second to Jean Lowes and Fraser Glen and tied for third place were Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig and Donna Scherman and Mary Greenwald. The Meota chorus joined members from the Presbyterian Church choir to entertain at River Heights Lodge on March 22. This is always enjoyed by residents as well as the tasty lunch they offer following the singing. Many signs of spring are around. There are sighting of crows and geese and further south robins and lilies are starting to grow. There were still a few shacks on the lake, but will be off by now. This is the first time I have seen a portable toilet out on the lake, such a good idea, maybe compulsory nowadays. Watch for news of the hospital foundation radiothon being held May 12. The Meota Lions Club have their “golf cart” out on the lake and have tickets for sale so you can guess when it will drop. Tickets have a space to name the day and hour of your guess. Most business places have tickets on hand.
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BAILLARGEON: In Loving Memory of Marie Louisa Laetitia Baillargeon born January 30, 1920 at Jackfish, SK., passed away March 13, 2017 in Cut Knife, SK. Left to cherish her memory are her living children: Therese (late Gilbert St. Amant) of N.Battleford, SK; Aime Baillargeon of Rosedale, BC; Jeanette (Amedeo) Pontini of Kelowna, BC; Emile (Christine) Baillargeon of Downers Grove, IL; Mariette Stolz of Lloydminster, SK; 26 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 10 great-greatgrandchildren; two sisters: Blanche Dussault and Lucienne (Peter) Luchka; one brother: Leonard L’Heureux; two sisters-in-law: Leona Baillargeon and Mildred L’Heureux. She was predeceased by her parents: Leonidas and Josephine L’Heureux; her husband of 59 years, Albert Baillargeon; her son, Henri; sisters: Marguerite Dion & Marie Reine Dubois; brothers: Julien, Edouard, Ralph, Emile, Moise and William; great-grandson Jordan St. Amant. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service with Presider Fr. Peter Paase. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Leon Roman Catholic Church, Jackfish, SK with Celebrant Fr. Peter Paase. Cross Bearer was George St. Amant. Eulogy was given by Emile Baillargeon. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading - Michelle Gervais; Responsorial Psalm: Choir; 2nd Reading - Brigitte St. Amant; Gospel: Fr. Peter Paase. Prayers Of The Faithful: Laurette Koshman. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Karen Dubas & Shayla St. Amant. Music Ministry: Mary Anne Corbeil - Organist & Director and the Camarilla Choir. Active Pallbearers were Robert St. Amant, Paul St. Amant, Ryan Stolz, Pierre St. Amant, Daniel St. Amant and Kevin Baillargeon. Memorial Donations are requested to Mass Offerings or to the Donors Choice. Interment was at St. Leon Parish Cemetery, Jackfish, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks The family is thankful for all her special caregivers at the Cut Knife Health Complex, for their excellent services during her five years in their care. A special thank-you to Battlefords Funeral Service and to everyone who helped at the funeral. Thank-you for the phone calls, flowers and mass offerings. __________________________________________________
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Thank you for your donations in memory of Al Gotto............................................ North Battleford Walter Nelson .................................. North Battleford Charlotte Lahti ...........................................Battleford David W. Shury Dean Williams.................................. North Battleford Peter J. Frey Sr..........................................Battleford Max Hesselson Hillevi Byl ......................................... North Battleford Nick Nykiforuk.................................. North Battleford Walter Dubnyk ................................. North Battleford Wayne Hoffman ............................... North Battleford Lionel M. Heidt................................. North Battleford Marion Knox-Lowe........................... North Battleford Irene Hartley-Guminy ...................... North Battleford William (J.T.W.) Dewan.................... North Battleford Pat Hoey .......................................... North Battleford
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You left us 5 years ago today, and not a day goes by that we don’t miss and love you & wish that you were here. Every day is a struggle. The pain of losing you is always present. It has not gotten less, we have just learned to accept the fact that you are no longer here in body, but your memory lives on forever in our hearts. WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER BRIAN (Love you to the moon and back)
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In the Estate of TWILA MAWSON, late of North Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 21st day of April, 2017. DAVID HARDY, EXECUTOR c/o MLT Aikins LLP, 1500-410-22nd Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 5T6
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In the Estate of PETER JOHN KLIPPENSTEIN, late of North Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 28th day of April, 2017. HOLM MEIKLEJOHN LAWERENCE LAW OFFICE #103,1501-100th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0W3 Solicitors for the Executor
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For sale 3 year old Black angus bull. Walter Tait 306-892-2119 or 306-441-4776. For Sale: Registered yearling Charolais Bulls. Phone Larry at 306-883-2169, evenings. Spiritwood, SK. Purebred Gelbvieh bulls red and black yearlings. Barry Davisson 306-228-7793 Purebred yearling Charolais Bulls for sale, all are polled, will be semen tested and delivered. Contact Darlene at 306-389-4605. Darlene and Dorothy Voegeli at Maymont, SK.
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Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 for the year 2017 has been prepared and is now open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday March 31st to May 30th, 2017. 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 desires to object to the assessment of himself/herself must, within 60 days after the date of this publication is required to file his or her notice appeal with:
1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950 Three BR/1BA, located on quiet Street in Battleford. Looking for employed, quiet/non-smoking adults only. No Pets! Available now. $1000.00 per month + security deposit. Utilities not included (landlord pays water) Call 306445-6694 to view, leave message if no answer. Features of this home include: Large deck with view of River Valley, 5 large appliances, Central Air, Off street parking.
SUITES FOR RENT 2 bedroom basement suite for rent. 1632 101st street. Fridge and stove and W/D. References required. Call 306-446-3111. Available 1 bedroom suite. F/S/W/D utilities included $750 per month. No pets and no smoking. Reference required. Available immediately. Call or text (306) 4801347.
One Bedroom Suite in adult complex! Reno’d, No pets, No children. Available May 1st. $600 Security, $ 600 Rent. Call to view 306-4812836
SERVICES FOR HIRE Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Book early! Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.
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446-6166
LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES
PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before May 30, 2017, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. Advertising Total Arrears Costs and Costs
Title Number
Total Arrears
LOT 5-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN 101589408 EXT 22
135696729
553.30
20.62
573.92
LOT 10-BLK/PAR 6-PLAN 75B05181 EXT 0
135655498
415.68
20.62
436.30
LOT 5-BLK/PAR 8-PLAN 80B06430 EXT 0
145782827
998.15
20.62
1,018.77
LOT 23-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN AH4170 EXT 0
144650561
1,089.93
20.62
1,110.55
LOT 10-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN AH4170 EXT 0
142551761
1,240.61
20.62
1,261.23
LOT 20-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN AH4170 EXT 0
142483888
1,220.68
20.62
1,241.30
LOT 6-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN AH4170 EXT 3 LOT 7-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN AH4170 EXT 0
145023151 145023184
264.64
20.62
285.26
LOT 8-BLK/PAR 4-PLAN AH4170 EXT 0 LOT 9-BLK/PAR 4-PLAN AH4170 EXT 0
145254180 139896949
788.95
20.62
809.57
LOT 4-BLK/PAR 8-PLAN BH8944 EXT 0
144224681
1,189.74
20.62
1,210.36
LOT 10-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN BH8944 EXT 0 LOT 11-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN BH8944 EXT 0
131312427 131312393
309.00
20.62
329.62
LOT 16-BLK/PAR 6-PLAN 75B05181 EXT 0
143318156
217.55
20.62
238.17
Kate Clarke, Administrator
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Municipal Hail is hiring CROP HAIL ADJUSTERS for the 2017 hail season. This seasonal position (Jul-Oct) has competitive salary, all expenses paid, health spending account and pension plan. Paperless as all entries are entered in our handheld tablet. Semi-retired or retired – join our team! We will train you. Visit municipalhail.ca and click Careers. dtiefenbach@ municipalhail.ca or 306-569-1852 ext 170.
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FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land in the R.M. of Grass Lake #381 are offered for sale by tender: Land Description
Tax Enforcement List VILLAGE OF GLASLYN
Dated this 27th day of March, 2017.
FEED & SEED
Two bedroom house for rent. $850 a month + damage deposit required. Small detached garage Call for details 306-481-6464.
Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 Secretary, Board of Revision Box 100 Maymont, SK S0M 1T0 Dated this 31st day of March 2017. Laurie DuBois Assessor
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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# Cultivated Taxable Acres Assessment
NW 30 38 24 W3 Ext 0 160 132 SW 30 38 24 W3 Ext 0 160 145 NE 25 38 25 W3 Ext 0 160 120 NW 25 38 25 W3 Ext 0 160 138 SE 25 38 25 W3 Ext 4 160 150 SW 25 38 25 W3 Ext 0 160 133 SW 29 38 24 W3 Ext 0 160 90-120 SE 30 38 24 W3 Ext 0 160 111 Subject to existing Agricultural Lease expiring March 31, 2018. Note: NE 25-38-25 W3 includes a yard site with the following • 1196 sq. ft. house with attached garage • 40 x 60 quonset • 2 outbuildings • 5 x 4000 bushel bins on cement floors • 1 x 4000 bushel bin on wood floor • 1 x 2750 bushel bin on wood floor • 2 x 2000 bushel bins on hoppers • 1 x 50 tonne Weninger fertilizer bins • 2 water wells
31,570 38,610 28,340 35,310 36,080 39,655 21,175 36,080
Note: Both the NE & NW 25-38-25-W3 have on them one non-operational gas well/lease access roads. Subject to negotiation.
- All offers to be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable to Lindgren Illingworth In Trust. - Balance of purchase price of the successful bid to be paid to the undersigned within forty-five (45) days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited. - Tenders may be made on one or more parcels. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. - Purchaser will be responsible for total 2018 taxes. - Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST. Direct all inquiries to:
Dennis Sperle Phone: 1-403-208-6930 Email: sperle@shaw.ca
Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked “DO NOT OPEN - SPERLE LAND TENDER” to the undersigned on or before 12:00 Noon on the 1st day of May, 2017. Lindgren Illingworth Barristers and Solicitors 1301-101st Street, Box 940, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Attention: Eldon B. Lindgren Q.C. 306-445-2421
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FUEL TENDER Tenders are now being accepted for the following: - approximately 270,000 litres of clear diesel, to be delivered throughout the year - approximately 20,000 litres of regular gasoline - prices per litre for 15W40 motor oil on 205 L drums - hydraulic oil with equivalent standards to the following: • • • • • • •
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graphic designer needed in Moosomin, Saskatchewan. We are a growing company that publishes the weekly World-Spectator and regional Plain and Valley, and provides printing and web design. Web design experience an asset. We offer a competitive salary and health and dental insurance. Send resume and portfolio to kevin@worldspectator.com
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Peter’s Bros. Paving, south Okanagan paving company seeking experienced paving personnel (min. 3 years) for their highway division throughout BC. Relocation allowance may be available. Competitive wage $24.00 to $31.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca
COMING EVENTS
CAT TO-4 SAE 10W CAT-TDTO SAE 30W CAT TDTO TMS Industrial Hydro Oil, HVI 32 John Deere Hy Guard Synthetic ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Torque Series IV Please submit tenders by April 13th, 2017 marked “FUEL TENDER” to the undersigned:
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DRIVER
EDUCATION CONTRACTOR
Northwest School Division No. 203 is requesting TENDERS from Driver Education Contractors for a three (3) year term, those being 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20, for approximately 87 students in the following communities. Paradise Hill, Turtleford, Glaslyn, Edam and St. Walburg Please request a RFP package if you intend to submit a tender related to this contract. Tenders will be open until a suitable pool has been received. Please forward tenders to: Attention: Michelle Pickett, Finance Systems Manager Northwest School Division No. 203 525-5th Street West MEADOW LAKE, SK S9X 1B4 Phone: (306) 236-5614 Fax: (306) 236-3922 Email: michelle.pickett@nwsd.ca
Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway beginning September 4, 2016 to May, 2017.
Mondays
The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets upstairs at the Northland Power Curling Club at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome. For more information call 306-937-7128 or 306-441-6636.
2nd Monday of the Month
BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.
2nd Monday of the Month
Mondays & Wednesdays
North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.
In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.
• Unit prices per cubic yard/mile for the hauling and placement of the gravel • A list of equipment and machinery (with proper pricing) guaranteed to be made available and used for the purpose of completing the work in a timely and workmanship manner • Proof of insurance and workers compensation coverage • Confirmation that the graveling of roads will commence as soon as possible in May, 2017 with a completion date of no later June 1, 2017 with hauling to run continuously until completed. Please note: • Contractor agrees that loads will not be paid until such time as they have been verified by a gravel checker contracted by the R.M. and verified by an R.M. employee. No hauling will take place unless checkers are available • Contractor agrees that all crushed gravel piles will be measured by a certified surveyor before any gravel is to be hauled from it • If there is a fuel surcharge or increase after a price has been accepted, the increase must be approved by council before the haul commences. Fuel increases must be proven and justified. The expressions of interest must be sealed and received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4:00 pm on the 6th day of April, 2017. The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 reserves the right to refuse any and/or all of the expressions of interest. Dated this 9th day of March, 2017 in North Battleford, Sask. Debbie Arsenault, Administrator R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 #4-1462-100th Street North Battleford, Sask. S9A 0W2 Phone: 306-445-3604
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month
2nd Wednesday of the Month
Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306445-3480.
Thursdays
Tuesday
In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.
Tuesdays
Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesdays
Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.
Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.
Interested parties shall submit the expressions of interest including the following:
1st Wednesday of the Month
Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.
Tuesdays
The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 invites expressions of interest for the hauling and placement of road gravel on designated municipal roadways during the year 2017.
1st Wednedsay of the Month
The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.
Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987.
Knit & Natter meet at A&W Restaurant, 2142 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements. Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarns supplied. All skill levels and ages welcome. Phone Vistara at 306-317-9434 for more information.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Wednesdays
Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.
Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269. Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.
Tuesdays
TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.
Tuesdays
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.
Tuesdays
Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.
Thursdays
Thursdays
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.
1st Friday of the Month
The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306937-3318.
1st & 3rd Friday of the Month
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.
Last Tuesday of the Month
Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October, 2016 to April 2017. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.
Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842. Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.
Wednesdays
Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.
Wednesdays
Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (January 25 - September 7, 2017). Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.Visitors are welcome.
2nd Friday of the Month
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month
Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306446-2269.
Once A Month on Saturdays
Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation and Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.
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 Thursday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.
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PETS
COMING EVENTS
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Friday, March 31
Lion’s Pasta Supper at Borden Seniors Room from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Hey guys my name is Maylee and I am here at the shelter looking for a second chance at love and a forever home. I am a super sweet girl with so much love and affection to give. I love to be pet and snuggled and I love to play. I am also quite happy and content to just curl up at your feet or In the same room as you. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today. Hey guys my name is Duke and I am looking for me forever home and family. I am a very curious kitten that luffs to play and go exploring. I am always watching and chasing and running around. I also luff to play with my cagemates, we have so much fun during the day. My most favorite toys are the ones that jingle and make noises. If your looking to add a new furr baby to your and family then come on down to the shelter today. PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com
Friday, March 31
Craft Bake Sale at the Co-op Mall from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 31, April 1 & 2
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ALANON FAMILY GROUPS
If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Alanon 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.
Mondays, March 13 - April 10
Live Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop. 11:00 am at the Alex Dillabough Center, Battleford. Self-management program for individuals with chronic or ongoing health conditions. Topics discussed include: goal setting, healthy eating, exercise and activity, problem solving, decision making, communication. Call 306-446-8613 to register. Workshop runs for 6 consecutive weeks.
Tuesdays, March 14 - April 11
Lenten Lunch Series 2017 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church 12:00 noon. All lunches are at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall 1302-99th Street, North Battleford. Everyone Welcome.
Wednesdays, March 29 - May 31
Time for Tots at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. at the North Battleford Library. Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers.
Thursdays, April 6 & 13
LEGO Club at the North Battleford Library from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join our Kids Lego Club where you can create, build and use your imagination. Lego provided.
Friday, March 31 - April 7
Tales and More at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 3 to 5 years.
Saturdays, April 1, May 6, June 10, July 8
Parenting after separation and divorce program from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register call 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register.
Friday, March 24 - April 28
Youth Drop-In Gym Night for ages 13 - 19 at McKitrick School Gym, North Battleford from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. For more information contact Kayla at 306-441-0257.
Friday, March 31
NWC Fireman’s Ball at the Gold Ridge Centre, North Battleford at 5:00 p.m. This Gala event will feature cocktails, plated meal service, music and a live & silent auction with all the proceeds going to the North West College Scholarship Fund and the Fire Fighter Local 1756 Charity Fund. Tickets to the NWC Fireman’s Ball are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased by phone 306-937-5100 or in person from North West College. Come and enjoy a night with North Battleford’s bravest!
Come Discover Hope - Prayer Conference with Rev. John McGregor. With over 40 years of ministry John can relate many times when the Lord has come into the midst of a season of prayer to bring life change and the enabling of the Holy Spirit. Friday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. All are welcome, come join us.
Sunday, April 2
Roast Beef Supper - Fundraiser at the Maymont Hall at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
AUCTIONS
Sunday, April 2
The Music Ministry of St. Paul’s Church & friends present “Joyfully we Sing� at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, April 3
Recruiting Pipes and Drums Band Members - open invitation to any old or young, male or female interested in pipes and drums players or learners but only pipes and drums. Battleford Royal Canadian Legion #9 needs a pipes and drums band for various functions and therefore the Battleford Legion would like to sponsor the reorganization of this unit. A special meeting at the Legion Hall, 272 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 7:30 p.m. Entry is via the street level door to the right of the outside stairs. Contact Piper Jim Ramasy 306-937-3347 or 2nd Vice President Robert Tannahill, C.D. Captain (retired) 306-937-2165.
Tuesday, April 4
Borden Senior’s Kaiser Tournament at the Club Room at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 8
Borden Bowling Banquet & Silent Auction at the Borden Community Centre at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 8
Line, Design & Loosening Up! This workshop is focused on using the principles and elements of design in a playful way to create very individual and dynamic artwork. Often we begin our work with preconceived ideas of how we want it to turn out and forget to play and interact intuitively with the materials to see where the process leads us. This workshop is about opening up to the adventure. These free workshops run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., all supplies included. Everyone welcome but must pre-register at the North Battleford Library or call 306-445-3206.
Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 PUBLIC NOTICE of Discretionary Use Subdivision
Borden Senior’s Kaiser Tournament in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m.
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Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has received an applicaSunday, April 9 tion for a discretionary use parcel subdivision. The Girl Guide Cookies Blitz at the Discover Co-op Mall at 1:00 p.m. and application includes the creation of one (1) parcel for door to door in select neighborhoods in the Battlefords. the intended use of single-parcel country residential Tuesday, April 11 development within the NE 1/4 Section 27-50-21Borden Senior’s Cronkinole Tournament in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m. W3M, represented by Parcel A, as shown in “SchedWednesday, April 12 RURAL  MUNICIPALITY  F  MERVIN  o.  499  permitted as a discretionary ule OA�. This is Ncurrently Borden Friendship Club Annual Meeting in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m. use in the Agricultural District - Schedule A, section (B) Public  Notice  of  Discretionary  Use  Subdivision  (f) of Bylaw 94-4 as the Zoning Bylaw. Tuesday, April 18
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Borden Dance Club Recital in Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.
will  consider  this  application  at  the  regular  SaturdayCouncil  & Sunday, August 5 & 6 scheduled  Council  meeting  on  Tuesday,  April  18 ,  2017  th
Paynton History Book Launch - RSVP for Paynton History Book Launch at  11:00  am  in  the  RM  of  Mervin  office.   If  you  wish  to  by March 31 or to preorder books or CD’s contact Enola Valliere 306comment  on  this  proposal,  please  do  so  in  writing  prior  to  895-4303 or Marie Ferguson 306-895-4825, or payntonhistorybook @ Thursday,  April  13th,  2017  to  the  RM  of  Mervin  No.  499,  outlook.com. Saturday Performance 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Supper/  For  additional  Box  130,  -Turtleford,  SK,  Saturday S0M  2Y0.  Social 6:00 p.m. Sundayinformation,  Pancake Breakfast 9:30 a.m. please  visit  www.rmofmervin.com  or  contact  the  Municipal  Planner  at  (306)  845-Ââ€?7333  or  at Â
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. planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.   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 inS.  this section,Prusak,  News-Optimist does guarantee Yvonne  BASc,  M A,  Mnot CIP,  RPP  all submissions will appear. Municipal  Planner  Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's &March  Thursday’s publication. 23,  2017  Â
Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at 11:00 am in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to Thursday, April 13th, 2017 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For additional information, please visit www. rmofmervin.com or contact the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333 or at planner.rm499@rmofmervin. com. S.Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner March 23, 2017
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HEAD COACH POSITION Battlefords AAA Sharks invites interested individuals to apply for the Head Coach position of the Battlefords AAA Sharks Female Midget hockey team.
Please email your resumé to dave@battlefordsaaasharks.ca by April 7, 2017 We thank everyone who applies but only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information please contact Dave Amson, Battlefords AAA Sharks Director at 306-221-7228. AS per our ConStitution, tHiS poSition iS poSteD yeArly.
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Fort Battleford National Historic Site Request for Proposal documents outlining instructions for submission of Proposals for the management, operation and maintenance of a food service concession at Fort Battleford National Historic Site are available to interested parties on or after the 29th day of March, 2017. A briefing session and site orientation will be held on the 7th day of April, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Fort Battleford National Historic Site to review the proposal specifications and
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Colin from Lakeland headquarters recommends Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide To Thriving In The Age of Accelerations by Thomas L. Friedman. Friedman explains how technology, globalization and climate is rapidly changing our societies, workplaces and lives and offers advice on how one can be innovative and adaptive to these changing times. It is a must read for those worried about our changing world.
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A split verdict about drinking Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, and I had another of our differences of opinion. It sure doesn’t take much to get us on opposite sides of the fence. People are good at disagreeing with each other and Ed, and I are living proof that is a fact, not fiction. This split began when I told Ed my energy was still lagging and I might drink a can or two of Red Bull every day to get myself moving like I was alive. I was kidding. My old neighbour scoffed at an energy drink for more energy. He said that I needed a few shots of whiskey during my day and then I
would be more energetic, or so happy I wouldn’t care. He wasn’t kidding. He claimed in the 10 years I was his neighbour I was active enough, but dull and predictable and that I needed whiskey even then. My effort to convince Ed I don’t need whiskey to improve my energy and personality fell on deaf ears. When the discussion turned to Donald Trump, I knew I had to answer the door and end our telephone talk. Even, Jesus had plenty of folks who challenged whatever he said. In one case, Jesus had been travelling and sat to rest
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beside the well at Sychar. He asked a woman who came to the well to give him a drink of water. It was a Samaritan city and the woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” Jesus didn’t care that Jews and Samaritans had
no dealings with each other. He was willing to interact with whomever he met. He was concerned with giving the gift of God to anyone who would receive it. Jesus came to give living water to souls dying of thirst for forgiveness and peace. The woman at the well was concerned with
how Jesus, as a Jew, was different from herself. Her focus was on where they each worshipped. Which place of worship was right, the temple at Jerusalem or on Mt. Gerizim? Like the woman at the well, we tend to think in terms of who is right and who is wrong. We try to appear to be on the side of right. Jesus knew the woman at the well could speak well about the beliefs of the Jews and Samaritans, but that her life had not gone well. Her life had been a series of broken relationships. She had five husbands and was living with a man who was not her
husband. When Jesus confronted her about this, she did not deny her life and perceived Jesus was a prophet who could see the truth of her own life. She also began to think he was the promised Messiah or Saviour, who was to come from God. She invited people of her city to meet Jesus themselves, and they asked Jesus to stay for two days with them. They believed Jesus, a Jew, was indeed the Saviour of the world. Jesus is the well of salvation unto eternal life for anyone thirsting for spiritual water to refresh their souls withered and parched by sin.
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Lions host fundraising meal By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
Congratulations to Kimball and Jodine Siebert of Borden on the birth of Micah John, delivered at home March 23. Micah has two admiring brothers and three sisters to help care for him. Borden Lions Pasta Night is Friday in the Borden Community Centre Seniors’ Room from 4:30 -7 p.m., featuring an Ital-
orden Radisson ian theme. Price is $12 for adults and $8 for kids 10 and under, with preschool free. Come out and support the Lions who support many causes in the community, province and elsewhere. Upcoming at the Bor-
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den Seniors’ Club is Kaiser nights April 4 and April 18 at 7 p.m. and a crokinole tournament April 11 at 7 p.m. Good Friday service at Borden on April 14 is at St. John’s Anglican Church, being hosted jointly with the United Church, with lunch to follow. Riverbend Fellowship will have brunch at 9:30 p.m. with the service to follow at 10:30 a.m. in the Borden Seniors’ Room. Each church will
have their own service on Easter Sunday, with Anglican at 10:30 a.m., Riverbend Fellowship at 10:50 a.m. and United Church at 1:30 p.m. Condolences to the families of Bernice Buell of Radisson who passed away last week. Her service will be held April 1. Condolences also to the family of a resident of the Borden Care Home, Cliff Talmadge of Langham. His service was March 29 in Langham.
Student of the Week Chelsea Klein: Grade 9; favourite subject - art/gym; favourite food - pizza; favourite app - Snapchat; last book read - Dead to You; favourite sport - wrestling; favourite free time activity - hanging with friends. Photo submitted
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Carnaval de Québec Celebrating the cold in Quebec City It’s the ice-cold truth: Canadian winters aren’t for the faint of heart. So instead of fighting the inevitable, residents of the great white north have long decided to embrace it by celebrating the season of snow and ice. Cities across the country host their own winter festivities, but the biggest by far—in fact, the biggest in the world—take place in Quebec City. For two and a half weeks each winter, the Belle Province’s capital city becomes a hub of snow-packed adventure and merriment as the Carnaval de Québec Bonhomme Carnaval, the event’s iconic mascot. unfolds. From near and far, people are drawn © Patrice Drapeau. Used under CC-BY-SA 3.0. to the festival by the shimmering Ice Palace (a hotel built entirely out of ice and snow, furnishings included), the jovial smile of Bonhomme Carnaval, and the promise of frosty fun with family and friends. Live outdoor entertainment, evening parades and an assortment of wintertime activities are all part of the festival culture. Staples include the International Ice Sculpture Contest, a hockey tournament, urban ice fishing, the crowning of a carnival queen (chosen from a selection of seven carnival duchesses), and an annual canoe race on the St. Lawrence River, ice floes and all. As early as 1854, the inhabitants of New France sought to break up the long winter days before Lent with snowy amusements. But because of the economic scarcity brought along by two world wars and a Great Depression, Carnaval didn’t become an annual event until 1955. Since then, the event hasn’t skipped a year, making it Canada’s longest-running winter festival. Each winter, the list of activities and entertainment grows to keep up with the times. More recently added activities include snowga (yoga in the snow), giant bowling and giant foosball. But no matter what events are organized, a spirit of play and celebration is woven through every edition of the venerable festival. Carnaval quick facts • Carnaval de Québec attracts more than 500,000 annual visitors, with approximately half coming from outside Quebec. • The official drink of the carnival is Caribou, a heady cocktail made from red wine and hard liquor (usually whiskey, but may also be brandy, sherry or vodka). The soul-warming concoction is often drunk from plastic canes that are topped with the visage of the carnival’s mascot, Bonhomme. • Carnaval de Québec is the only place in the world where you can attend an ice canoe race. • Construction of the Ice Palace requires an estimated 9,000 tonnes of snow compacted into bricks that are then used to build the castle walls. • A team of 15 workers works round-the-clock for two months each year to complete the project. • The ceinture fléchée, or arrow sash—thought to be created around 1785—is a common accessory among festivalgoers. The garment was traditionally worn by early French-Canadians, who tied it around their waist to keep out the cold.
Where are we from? THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC
CANADA’S SYRIAN COMMUNITY Old-time crooner Paul Anka may be the most famous Canadian of Syrian descent, but many other members of this ethnic community have made their mark on our collective identity over the years. The late producer and manager René Angélil; Liberal MP Omar Alghabra; businessman and CEO Jack Kachkar; professional wrestler Rami Sebei; and film director Ruba Nadda are just a few Syrian Canadians who’ve made impressive strides in their respective spheres of influence. Syrians first started to come to Canada near the end of the nineteenth century, and by 1912, over 5,000 had settled in various cities and towns across the country. This first group of immigrants was mainly made up of peddlers, but a substantial number also became active in the mining and lumber industries. However, a shift in Canada’s immigration policies slowed down the influx of new arrivals to a near halt until further changes were made in 1955. A second steady wave of immigration followed this mid-century policy change, and as of the 2011 National Household Survey, 40,840 Canadians of Syrian descent resided on Canadian soil. Six years later, this number has nearly doubled. Beginning in 2015, a large number of Syrian refugees were brought to Canada in response to the war and devastation occurring in their home country. In early 2017, the total number of privately sponsored and government assisted Syrian refugees was 40,081. Though this new group of SyrianCanadians has yet to fully acclimatize within their new home, many have already begun making a positive impact in their communities; for example, new Syrian Canadians came together in solidarity to raise funds and offer support during the Fort McMurray wildfire that forced thousands out of their homes in 2016.
Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE
Question 1:
The painting Mountain Forms sold for $11.21 million at auction in 2016, setting a Canadian record. Which Group of Seven member painted it?
Question 2:
What big change was made to Canadian bank notes in 1937?
Question 3:
The world’s first internet search engine was developed in 1990 by a student at McGill University in Montreal. What was it called?
Question 4:
This figure skater became the first woman to represent Canada in an Olympic event when she competed at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France.
ART, LITERATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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1: Lawren Harris 2: They became bilingual 3: Archie 4: Cecil Smith
Canadian treasures
WEEKS TO GO
infO Canada THE STORIES BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS
FLAG OF NEW BRUNSWICK New Brunswick adopted its provincial flag, whose design is based on the province’s coat of arms, in 1965. The golden lion represents the region of Brunswick in Germany, ruled by the English monarchy at the time the province was founded. The ship denotes New Brunswick’s once-booming shipbuilding industry.
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