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Over the last few years, folks in the Battlefords music community told me a guy by the name of Dave Hiebert could really play the guitar. Then on one occasion, when I was DJing a 50th wedding anniversary dance in Hafford, I got to hear Dave. He and two other players were at the Heritage CHristian sCHool (306) 446-3188 front entrance of the hall 11-20tH street, Battleford playing some rousing tunes as people were coming in. ce It was a Ukrainian custom. Offi ical ed FREE M Yep, they were right. m for Dave gra rd, SK T H U R S D AY, A U G 4 , 2 0 1 6 w 2012 FRIDAY,really JANUARY X, efo could play. was t Pro ly no nHe Battl orth App ss–istaa t, N m phenomenal A Stree guitar 8188 ords .co 445wizard. 1492- 105th 306-aolbattlef @ s Dave and mIismet sion at Mcad News Sports Donald’s Restaurant during the evening of Nov. Volleyball NB council team approves 30. Over multiple cups of captures oil spill coffee, I heard the story of silver at response Summer his life and his remarkable strategy. Games. musical odyssey. Dave is a most engaging person. His Dave Hiebert playing his Fury Bandit guitar, circa love of music in a career that spanned 60 years or so 2009. es ners ble ers Fridg Freez is extraordinary. Porta AirConditio Saskatoon whereand midsection and one that David Hiebert was born hiked toIN STOCK ON SALE! he gotFaxa306-937-7676 job resetting bowl- knocked one of the gang on May Pe192-24th Street6, West,1937 Battlefordto • Phone 306-937-7474 “Where the difference is worth •the drive” www.battlefordfurniture.com • mail@battlefordfurniture.com ter and Gertrude Hiebert ing pins. That job didn’t leader’s front teeth out, Box 1029, North S9Athe 3E6 (306) 445-7261 long, soSK.in early Dave won decisively. Then, (nee Dyck) at Borden. The lastBattleford, Published every Friday and circulated to homes throughout Northwestern Saskatchewan Hiebert family was large fall he thumbed his way to instead of throwing him in – five brothers and six sis- Kindersley where he got the river, the gang decided as a labourer on Consultants, the to take him in. It’s the stuff ters. Dave was of solid Ger- hiredStaff was in North Battleford to movies. meet withofcivic officials. See the story on man, Mennonite stock. His Walter Muroh farm. Dave, Tuesday, North Battleford city council Page 11. on his German The gang gave him back early years were spent on drawing has approved a three-pronged strategy to The same day, interim leader of the andin theexperience hisShawn money and the farm in the Greatprovide Deerwaterheritage to city residents wake Green Party, Setyo, waswatch, in the Bat-and of the Husky spill of 250,000 litres of oil on his dad’s farm, was not Dave ran with themof for tlefords to see for himself the impact the a District. He took Grades 2 into the North Saskatchewan River on July recent spill. See the story on Page 10. afraid of hard work and couple of weeks. The gang to 8 at Thistledale School 21. See the story on Page 3. But it’s not all woes, see Pages 8 and wasfrom short sleepingStreet quarabout eight miles eastSunday, of along leadinghours, expert in earned oil spill 9the for photos the on International cleanup, Dr. princely Ed Owens of Owens Festival held over the weekend. sum of Coastal $300. Performers ters so Dave sacked out in Borden. In November, Dave the local Salvation Army Dave started playing guitar at age six. His hitchhiked to Castor, Alta. facility.He was still just brother gave him his first and then to Stettler, to 16. The gang’s criminal guitar, a Palm Beach (with hook up with his uncle, activity didn’t sit well with palm trees embossed on Dave Dyck. Shortly there- Dave, because he was sure the front) and taught him after, Dave made his way that it was only a matter of his first chords – G, C, to Calgary where he ended and D. In January of 1947, up on the wrong side of the when it was - 52 F outside, tracks. Dave was robbed Dave sang and played two of his money and watch by songs at a community vari- a street gang. They were ety evening – Just a Closer about to throw him into Walk With Thee and “How the Bow River when Dave, Great Thou Art. Dave says mustering all his courage, he was “pretty good” for a decided to fight back. He boy of 10, and he was quite took on the gang leader. It was a desperate affair, a hit. Dave left the farm in but with two well-placed 1953 at age 16 and hitch- punches to the hoodlum’s “Where the difference is worth the drive”
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has done, and Beaudry had been and $20.” that peogiven an eagle feather to Odishaw remembered, too, the g durin keep with him r with Beaudry to try r ple used to barte down. But, art the of war, which he lost earlie price the to bring on the day he was cap- he pointed out, Beaudry was using the tured. Beaudry signs his money to feed his family. one day be paintings by drawing an Odishaw said he vowed to eagle feather next to his in a position to help Beaudry. In 1988, store, he name. he took over the furniture after art up Beaudry took “we should start working As told Beaudry g him payin start after the war ended. would I and together, Atcheynum said, it start- more than what he was getting, and one in ed while he was living make him famous. We would we day got Kindersley, just after he should start a collection.” made an out of the army. Starting in 1998, Odishaw Beaudry had a job work- agreement with Beaudry — the artin but ing on the railways, do paintings for him exclu would ist his spare time he would sively. , Odishaw create drawings on piecAs well, over the years son his es of paper, and “buy up almost every ngs said he would d by Bewould take these drawi thing I could find” painte to school and sell or trade audry. He estimates he has almost them. al pieces now by Beorigin 1,300 “Other kids would trade audry. ythe piecthem for stuff,” said Atche “When you see some of d truly amaznum, “and the kids wante es, the stories, they are more and more.” ing.” Eventually, he moved into doing paintings. Continued on Page 7 Beaudry’s website fea
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The big event in Dave’s life was the acquisition of his first car – every up a horse and wagon to , Wuttunee says hitched a 1938 Ford coupe. nt consultant winter to bring them employme moments day during a project she starts. d many gratifying always finished na- Hiebert Vancouver and its vi-and from the day school that was three George Pollard and Dave jamming in Vernon, led Wut- she experience work social in “I walk in both worlds; both First Nation people, parThe certificate . I think when nt councillor by working brantwith social life beckoned, paths of miles away. B.C., 1993. he and non-native tive circa tunee to a job as an employme Employ- ticularly in watching the career much caring and love ‘I’m “How saying am I I dance powwow with the Canadian she assisted. but this Dave drove peopletime us,” Wuttunee says, speaking hit satisfying. To be showed really proud to be a First very didn’t “It’s “It r. to the big city. The girls of her grandfathe Nations woman who to see our First Nations, me until now. I am just so thankful, were able even more impressed move ahead.” is well educated and especially, if it hadn’t been for high- because I think [who] built bridges.’” – a good-looking At the same time, sherocker have ended up in resinavigat- that we would was very fortunate A good education who lights had her a own car.success Soonherafter ca- dential school. I has always been imthought of it then I ing life off reserve in First although I never Davereer, turned 20,theheonlydrove portant to Sylvia Wutoften being I’m lucky.’” ‘wow, now think and staff was dmother individual on He tunee. After welcoming back Nations to Saskatoon. Herself now a great-gran to her culg people me into her home she introducinto in demand play, but he of two girls, Wuttunee says it is now it’s draws my attention to ture. important job, whether most her I photos declined to dress the part the graduation “When I dance powwow from hockey pracI’m picking them up colleagueswith them. of her and her daughtell my like the Zooters wouldZoot or just being there for it’s dancing and to tice e ters hanging on the to be baggy going and an outsiders’ perspectiv hair long pants. From did!” kitchthe they And wall between see me. practices what de- obvious Wuttunee Davecome remembers playing the lessons en and living room. Wuttunee, obviously that says and preaches she Both she and her eldest at the memory. threelighted consecutive days for her by her parents and walked in taught to daughter have degrees “I have, I think, still being passed a big Ukrainian wedding. and grandparents are in social work and her both worlds, the native . I on. The next big event in his in youngest daughter has non-native worlds, effectively In living her life, keepingand govprovincial the 1957 a Masters of Sociology. life occurred when worked for in what she has been taught I was the only First mind she can teach others, WutShe beams with pride ernment and he married his sweetheart, what very her that have I as she explains sees herself as Nation [person] and Marge Rhodes. They had tunee says that she younger daughter now dear friendships with non-native a role model, to her grandchildren lives in Victoria, B.C. a large family – four boysto and to other young people. While people.” an for stranger nt no research is doing Wuttunee and four girls. Dave would still working as an employme organization. a balance of cultures. AIDS casino Wuttunee Na- consultant at the be thefinding first to admit heFirtwas There are photos of Born on Red Pheasant give a presentation at Cree and was asked to her mother, daughters, “rough thehalf edges,” her father was to inform and motition,around and mother was a local school granddaughter Métis and herand half marriage and that fam- vate young people about their fugreat-gran ddaughter s Métis. ily settled him down. walls and influenced by ture careers. ‘yeah, I could just on being up hanging grew “I The Golden Echo Band: Barney Peters, Emma Bremner, Roxanne Bilous and “I thought cultures. resting on bookshelves Continued on Page 21 My both [my parents’] Wutunee says, clearly Dave Hiebert, circa 2002. cheery Michif and talk,’”
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Canada: the conscience of North America By William Wardill If it can be said that any nation has a conscience, it is effectively expressed by its government in the ways it deals with its own citizens and its relations with other sovereign states. Conscience and conflict go hand in hand. Conflict within a state is rebellion. Conflict with another state is war. By strict definition, Canada never had what could be called an “Indian war.” What it had, in the beginning, was a conflict between Britain and France that contributed to the virtual starving of the Beothuk tribe of Newfoundland and to the enslavement and killing of those who survived. The Beothuk were never at war. Nor were the British officials ever intent on exterminating them. Nevertheless, they were exterminated. This was the first shameful chapter in the Canadian history of the European relationship with an aboriginal people. From the end of the War for Independence, the conscience of the newly formed United States was marred by almost constant internal and external warfare. Depending upon which sources are used, the federal and/or state governments of the United States were involved until 2017 in at least 43 wars, 24 of which are characterized as “Indian wars.” There were indigenous peoples involved in the War of 1812, but the combatants were the United States and the British Empire. Canadians, then, had no independent voice in the affairs of nations. The so-called Indian wars in the United States were never really defensive. They were intended to seize land and resources that had been part of the living spaces of indigenous peoples. During the same period there were no Indian wars, as such, in Canada. The most brutal conflict ever fought in North America was the American Civil War.. Canada, at that time, was Recently, a wonderful thing happened in your beautiful city. Let me begin in 1968 when my sister Mary moved to North Battleford right after her wedding one hot August day in Calgary, Alta. She left behind her 12 siblings and her mother. Mary’s husband was recently admitted to hospital (not their first rodeo as we Calgarians would say) with complications from asthma and allergies. They were also dealing with major sewer back up issues. The day after her husband was admitted, Mary decided to go through the drive-thru at McDonald’s and grab a late supper. As she ordered her meal, a man in the vehicle ahead of her waved. She didn’t know the person, but being a hospitable person herself, she waved back. When she got to the drive-thru window to pick up her order, it had already been paid for by the man in the truck. On behalf of our family, thank you to the stranger in the truck and to the community of North Battleford. Thank you for caring for my sister when we, her family, are too far away to do so. God bless. Mary’s sister Elizabeth
a part of a British Empire in which staggering total of 1,700,000 battle deaths. The U.S. History & slavery had been abolished. Escaped tally of battlefield deaths was 53,402. Commentary slaves were brought by what was The Second World War was a justifiable war. It from a called the underground railway to began for Poland, Czechoslovakia, France, Belgium Canada where, although not uniand Britain and its possessions and self-governing rairie versally accepted, they became free dominions in August of 1939. The United States Perspective entered the war against Nazi Germany and Japan in citizens entitled to own property. The conscience of North America had December of 1941. When all theatres of the war are Books by William Wardill shifted to Canada. Ironically, sentiincluded, there were 12,300,000 combat deaths. Of Catalogue available from: ment in Britain favoured the South these, 400,000 were American. Like many allied Speargrass Specialties where slaves still laboured on the cotcountries in which no battles were fought, the straBox 298, Eatonia, Sk., S0L 0Y0 Phone: (306) 967-2910 ton plantations. British mills needed tegic contribution in both world wars made by the raw cotton. British shipyards built the United States was more important in supplies and www.speargrassspecialties.com blockade-running ships and British armaments than it was in blood. factories produced the armaments that After the end of the Second World War, the the embattled Confederacy needed. Cold War, the contest between the United States and The United States was involved in wars of aggression. communist Russia began. During this period, Canada’s The Spanish-American War was one, the Mexican-Amerinvolvement in foreign wars was limited to actions at the ican War was another and so was the conquest of the direction of the United Nations and North Atlantic OrgaPhilippines. Canada was not an ally of the United States nization. Canada did not ally itself with the United States in any of these conflicts. in the Vietnam War. Other irritants in the relationship Canada’s single involvement in a war of aggression between the two countries were Canada’s refusal to accept was as a component of the British Empire in the Second nuclear warheads on its soil, and its decisions to maintain Boer War. The United States, at this time, was a haven for diplomatic relations with communist Cuba and to initiate oppressed peoples from Europe. Canada, with its colder trade in agricultural products with communist China. climate and association with the British Empire, was less Throughout the years of the Vietnam War, anti-war sentifavoured by immigrants. ment was high in the United States and many Americans The First World War, considered by some critics to crossed the border to seek Canadian citizenship. Canada have been unjustifiable, began for Belgium, France, the was then the conscience of North America. United Kingdom, Tsarist Russia and smaller allied nations Canada has a blemished record in its relationship with in August of 1914. It began for the United States in 1917. the indigenous peoples and their mixed blood cousins, the By that time the Australia-New Zealand Army Corps had Métis. The Métis were the descendants of white traders suffered almost 80,000 battle deaths, more than 8,000 and native women. They became the orphaned children of in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign alone. The United the fur trade, no longer of economic use as traders, huntKingdom numbered 744,000 war dead, France, more than ers, trappers and freighters. a million, Canada, more than 60,000 and Tsarist Russia a Continued on Page 5
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Can Mr. Nice beat Mr. Wonderful? March 4 I had the opportunity to listen to one of the frontrunners in the ridiculously overpopulated race for leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Andrew Scheer. Scheer is one of the frontrunners in the 14-candidate race, and has substantial support of those in the Conservative caucus. He spoke to party faithful in Estevan. The turnout, at a little over 100, wasn’t what you might expect for someone, who, if he wins, could potentially be the next prime minister in two years time. You have to remember, large- and small-c conservatives dominate the region, and the seat is routinely won at both provincial and federal levels with some of the highest pluralities around. Someone once told me an empty Coke can, running for the Conservatives, has a better chance of getting elected here than a Liberal (or was it the rump of the Progressive Conservatives?). The can might have been running for the Sask. Party, but there’s really not much difference. Either way,
the need for Conservatives rom to offer positive the top of alternatives the pile instead of By Brian Zinchuk simply bashSaskatchewan Weekly Newspapers ing the other Association 2012 Columnist of the Year parties. (He did, however, Estevan is about as fertile take some of his own jabs ground as one can get for at the lefties in Canadian a conservative politician. politics, both the Liberals I understand that a and NDP.) substantial number of As far as politicians go, supporters couldn’t make he’s young, at 37. When he it due to their businesses was first elected in 2004, being run ragged before he was incredibly young. the imposition of spring He was speaker of the road bans. That makes House of Commons from sense. But I would still 2011 to 2015, again, at think the room could have an incredibly young age. been filled. He’s got the youth, and, Now, if leadership canwhile maybe not as good didate Kevin O’Leary had as Trudeau’s, he’s got the been there, I don’t think hair, too. there’s a question there But don’t let that youth would have been standing fool you. He knows his room only, if only to satissues. Having sat through isfy people’s curiosity to pretty much every debate see if this guy is for real. in the Commons as speakWhat was apparent er will do that for you. is that Scheer is for real. He’s probably heard every He’s authentic, and has argument, and knows its real policies as near as I counter. could tell. Speaking to the A very important Energy City, he talked a consideration in the rest of fair bit about carbon taxes, Canada, if not the West, is clean coal and carbon cap- the fact Scheer is fluently ture. He also spoke about bilingual in French. He
North America’s conscience Continued from Page 4 They fought, and lost, in the Riel and North West Rebellions, in both of which they failed to gain a secure and respected place in the new Dominion of Canada. More shameful than the rebellions were the residential schools in which the government virtually incarcerated native children to turn them into white Christians and exposed them to horrifying incidents of physical, sexual and psychological abuse. The present government of Canada is not without flaws. Its comic opera military procurement program will limit its ability to meet its obligations to the United Nations and NATO. Approaches to making amends to Canada’s disadvantaged people are sometimes questionable, but it has made a hopeful beginning.
Improving relationships with First Nations and Métis alike is becoming a cornerstone of government policy. Outside of government actions, strong alliances are being formed between First Nations and the growing environmental movement. Canada takes in 40,000 refugees from war-torn countries, whereas the new U.S. president turns them away. People from the United States, fearful Trump and his clumsy crew will deport them to
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And can the winner of that contest beat Mr. Hair? In a few months, we shall soon see. — Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
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Farming and ranching is more often than not a job that involves hard work, long hours, and not always a lot of recognition. For one Saskatchewan grazing co-operative however, their diligent work and efforts in managing their native prairie grasslands were rewarded at the Native Prairie Restoration and Reclamation Workshop this past February in Regina. The Manitou Cattle Breeders Co-op Pasture were winners of the inaugural Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Native Prairie Stewardship Award. The award provides recognition to a community leader or group who is having a positive impact on native prairie, wildlife, species at risk or working to raise awareness to improve overall health of range and riparian resources. The MCB is one of 13 grazing co-operatives operating on Crown lease land located within
the Manitou Sand Hills near Neilburg, Senlac and Unity in west central Saskatchewan. MCB operates on more than 25,000 acres, providing grazing for approximately 720 pairs for 15 to 20 members. The Manitou Sand Hills themselves are known to be sensitive and complex, comprised mostly of Dune Sand ecosites on native rangeland that is flanked by both fresh and saline water lakes. The area has been recognized by the United Nations as the Artland Sand Hills, important for its unique and diverse natural resources. The Manitou Sand Hills have also been deemed an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, providing valuable migratory bird habitat for many shorebirds including piping plovers, red-necked phalaropes, sanderlings and stilt sandpiper. The area is home to many rare plant species as well, including sand nutgrass, Richardson needlegrass, sand dune wheatgrass,
Brian Nattress (centre) receiving the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan Native Prairie Stewardship Award on behalf of the Manitou Cattle Breeders Co-op Pasture. John Hauer (left) and David Shortt (right) with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, who nominated the group.
marsh felwort and smooth monkeyflower, to name just a few. While the sand hills are home to many beautiful and diverse species, unfor-
tunately they are also home to one undesirable plant – leafy spurge, a noxious and invasive weed. Leafy spurge reportedly entered the area in the 1970s with
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work of deep roots, leafy spurge quickly invades into prairie, taking over native grasses, forbs and shrubs, reducing biodiversity, and eventually decreasing grazing capacity. On Crown lease land, lessees including grazing co-operatives, are responsible for controlling noxious species, which can be an expensive and timeconsuming challenge for individual producers, let alone a group of 15 to 20 shareholders. MCB has met their problem head on, however. Initially, the group received herbicide to control leafy spurge and applied it on their own time using a hand sprayer for years until their supply of herbicide eventually ran out. This didn’t deter MCB however, and they committed using their own time and resources to diligently control leafy spurge. “We do feel responsible for trying to manage our resources well,” said Brian Nattress, a rancher and member of the MCB. Continued on Page 7
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Leafy spurge, a noxious and invasive weed, has milky sap, bright lime-green flower-like bracts and spreads quickly from seeds and a network of deep, strong roots. Photos submitted
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SAGE developing regional committee By John Cairns Staff Reporter
A key item for in a recent report by Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton is continued work in creating a community safety plan by the SAGE group — Safety, Acceptance, Guidance, Empowerment. In the Feb. 27 report he spoke about the “Phase 2 proposal” for the next stage of the group’s activities. It has three key goals: a regional steering committee
bringing together federal, provincial, municipal and First Nation governments, creation of formalized neighbourhoods and a rural and urban engagement strategy which looks at the surrounding communities. That proposal was distributed to federal and provincial officials and members of council, as well as local aboriginal leaders, at the end of January and in early February. Sutton also said they are still waiting for resources from the federal govern-
It takes time, it takes skill, it takes effort, it takes strong leadership to put the necessary pieces together for those groups to actually begin working together. - Herb Sutton ment. Despite earlier optimism that there might be a quick response, that hasn’t materialized, said Sutton. “What they’re currently trying to do is piece
MCB stewardship award Continued from Page 6 “When we ran out of herbicide and found out that we couldn’t get money for more spray, it was decided among the co-op members that we would pay out of our own pockets to supply the spray,” Nattress added. “We are committed as a group to doing what we can to preserve what we have.” The group marks and maps their leafy spurge patches with a GPS unit to monitor patch location and size. “If no one does anything with spurge, it really does take over quickly. We’ve seen what happens when the spurge is left un-
controlled and unchecked,” Nattress said. There are approximately 75 patches, including three that are large. “We’ve divided up the workload so each member has between five and 10 patches to manage and maintain,” Nattress explained. The MCB operates within an area that is active in oil, gas and seismic exploration. The co-operative has chosen to take any funds from industrial development and dedicate the money to continuing their leafy spurge control program. Recently, MCB was able to hire a helicopter to spray larger patches of spurge.
For Nattress and the other co-operative members who have been battling leafy spurge for decades, the Prairie Stewardship Award is meaningful. “It’s kind of nice to have the recognition,” Nattress admitted, but added that bringing attention to invasive weed control is even more important. “For years we’ve been trying to bring attention to the area about leafy spurge. We’ve been working with local RMs and the local weed inspector, industry and government to keep building momentum,” Nattress said. “We’re definitely moving forward,” he concluded.
together some different places where we might get some funding for it,” Sutton added. “Which is good, but I’m disappointed that it did not come more quickly.” Sutton also mentioned the SAGE group is looking into the idea of using “collective impact” as a model. He is scheduled to go to a workshop in Regina March 15 on this topic, which is a research-based model for community engagement and development. “It has the potential to be that research base that we are looking for in terms of community development and community engagement,” he said. Sutton also reported on the efforts of the Hub Steering Committee, who have commissioned a report from analysts at the Center of Responsibility in Prince Albert. They will use their Hub data to look at the connection between substance abuse and other risk factors brought to the
Hub table. He explained that local data is now at the point where it would be useful information for this report. “It’s going to give us the kind of information that we have been asking for for some time,” said Sutton, in terms of identifying resources and filling gaps. Sutton also reported there are three new members for Citizens on Patrol going through training that week, which means five new members have been recruited since the fall. A final item of his report was the efforts of the Battlefords Affordable Housing and Homelessness Committee. Sutton said they were starting to build relationships and bring the right people together at the table to address housing solutions. “It takes time, it takes skill, it takes effort, it takes strong leadership to put the necessary pieces together for those groups to actually begin working together,” said Sutton. “And I think we’re starting to get there with that.” On a related note, Sutton was asked by Mayor Ryan Bater about the organized neighbourhood initiative. That is the initiative from the City’s Crime Prevention Through Envi-
ronmental Design committee to formalize neighbourhoods, a process expected to go on over the next couple of years. Bater wanted to know more about the efforts of Sutton as well as City Planner Ryan Mackrell in obtaining reaction and feedback from the public during the events of Wintertainment week from the public. The City had set up at the various Wintertainment venues to spread the word about the initiative to the public. “We were encouraged by the fact a lot of people who came up to us and saw the sign ‘formalized neighbourhoods’ said ‘yeah, I read about that in the paper. So tell me more about this.’ So that was encouraging as well,” said Sutton. He reported that some 60 neighbourhood boundary surveys were filled out during the week. The surveys are available to be completed online at the City’s homepage, at www. cityofnb.ca. Sutton said it was still early in the engagement process. He reported there were not a lot of comments on whether the boundaries should be changed. What they found generally, Sutton reported, is that people are supportive. “They think it makes sense,” he said.
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Road report approved for asset management plan By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter
Last September it was announced Battleford’s roads would be scanned with an Automatic Road Analyzer in order to asses the condition of the substructure. Town council signed off on the analysis conducted by Catterall and Wright consultants with the intention of obtaining a comprehensive report of the roads’ condition to schedule repairs. Engineers finalized this road condition report last week and the topic returned to town council Monday to be included in the Town asset management plan. Town CAO John EnnsWind commented at the last council meeting that with the data from the street condition index report, road maintenance would be scheduled by “fact-based decisions” as much as possible, with road
Members of Town Council are pictured at the March 6 meeting. On the table was a recommendation by Town administration to include a road condition report in the asset management plan. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky
work planned when the surface structure and substructure get to the same point of deterioration. “What we want to prevent is not knowing that our subsurface is in awful shape and paving over that and having to rip it up in a year or two,” Enns-Wind said. The report also outlines a five-year plan, as well as
a longer-term plan, for road maintenance. At $78,000 for the initial road scanning, Councillor BoutinGervais wondered how the report varied from the previous road maintenance plan. The difference, said Enns-Wind, is the comprehensive overview of the report. “The map will be more
complex because it will show surface and subsurface and we can expand it to include facilities and things like that.” The Town’s asset management plan has also not been a topic new to town council. In order to be eligible for some tax programs, including the gas tax, the Town must demonstrate before 2018 it has
an asset management plan in place. Councillors voted unanimously in support of the recommendation. “This is how we can start our asset management
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.70 recently distributed $18,000 in funding to community organizations. Above, $5,000 is presented to Villa Pascal. In the photo are: Shorty Duhaime, Terrie Michaud (Villa Pascal), Gordon Brown (facility manager), Marilyn Clark and Bill McDonald. At right, River Heights Lodge $5,000: Shorty Duhaime, Peggy Grift (River Heights Lodge), Gordon Brown (facility manager), Marilyn Clark and Bill McDonald. Battleford District Care Centre $5,000: Shorty Duhaime, Kathy Lee (BDCC), Gordon Brown (facility manager), Marilyn Clark and Bill McDonald. Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron No. 43 $3,000: Shorty Duhaime, Toni Thibault (second lieutenant), Gordon Brown, Marilyn Clark, Dezaray Collins (flight sergeant), Cheney Legacy (flight corporal), Sherry Legacy (parent committee) and 17032CC1 Bill McDonald. Royal Canadian Army Corps No. 2537 $2,700: Shorty Duhaime, Brenda Cookman (captain), Gordon Brown, Marilyn Clark, Daynin Kropf (sergeant) and Bill McDonald. Photos submitted
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This year’s local talent presentation, titled Journey, featured singing, dancing, music and fun March 4 and 5 at the Dekker Centre. Directing the show were Diane Gryba and Joanne Kasper. Performers included Jeremy Grey, Patrick and Andrea Whelan, Connor Newton, Lori Colvin, Trudy Moccasin, Falynn Baptiste, Zayda, Calvin Wuttunee, Cassandra Knisley and Bianca St. Martin. Pictured is Ryan Bater and his bandmates closing out the show. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky
Hilda’s Yard spring play for Cochin Players Hilda’s Yard, a comedy by well-known Canadian playwright, Norm Foster, will be presented by Cochin Community Players on March 30, 31, April 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 at the Cochin Community Hall. Hilda’s Yard invites you to step back in time 60 years, to the fall of 1956, and spend an unusual day in the life of Hilda’s ordinary Canadian family. Hilda’s Yard is directed by Fraser Glen with Charlotte Lockwood-Baker, assistant director. Producers
Art auction cancelled Staff The 28th annual North Battleford Art Auction is not going ahead this weekend at Chapel Gallery. The announcement was made last Friday that the art auction had been cancelled due to low ticket sales. Proceeds would have been in support of Creative Kids. Bonaventure Lions previously hosted the art auction, but they pulled out after 27 years and the Chapel Gallery had stepped in to organize it. A number of donations had already been accepted for the auction. Now, the Chapel Gallery will be returning the art and will be in contact with the artists to make arrangements. Those who purchased tickets can go to the Allen Sapp Gallery to be reimbursed for the full ticket amount, or call 306-4451760.
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This year marks Theatre Saskatchewan’s 85th year contributing to the growth and development of community theatre. This April, Theatre Saskatchewan will bring TheatreFest to the Dekker Centre of the Performing Arts. The week long competitive festival will be hosted by Battlefords Community Players, who are celebrating 65 years of bringing live theatre to the community of the Battlefords. TheatreFest will feature community theatre groups from Melfort, Regina, Swift Current, Cochin and the Battlefords. This year, as Canada celebrates 150 years of dominion, all plays at the festival are works by Canadian writers. The festival is time for the groups to share their work, learn new skills, make new friendships and a time for audiences to enjoy a variety of live theatre. During the week of April 24 to 29, audiences will be able to see the following plays presented: Monday, April 24 Battlefords Community Players present Of the Fields, Lately by David French.
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NW events celebrate women’s achievements Staff In recognition of International Women’s Day and Women’s History month, the National Farmers Union and the Government of Saskatchewan are hosting two events in the Northwest in March. The theme of the events is Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Women and they will be hosted in Cut Knife March 19 and North Battleford March 25. Participants are invited to explore the issue of ending violence against women through sharing circles, stories, art and song. The two evenings will also feature flea markets and
those attending are invited to bring art for display and sale. A meal will also be shared. The venues are Cut Knife Senior Center and Pioneer Hall in North Battleford. For more information contact Marcella Pedersen at 306-398-2795 or 306-480-2610. International Women’s Day was first designated on March 8, 1975 by the United Nations. “This year’s theme is ‘Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Women,’” says Marcella Pedersen, National Farmers Union Region No. 6 (Sask.) Women’s Advisory chairperson
in a press release. “Let us show our support for our indigenous women as we celebrate their achievements. Attending an IWD event is a great neutral way to meet your brothers and sisters, and break barriers in our community.” According to the release, since its birth in the socialist movement in 1918, International Women’s Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration across developed and developing countries alike. Only 100 years ago, women got the vote and were recognized legally as
persons in 1929. First Nation people got the vote in 1960. Women’s organizations and governments around the world have observed IWD annually on March 8 by holding large-scale events that honour women’s advancement, while emphasizing the continued vigilance and action required to ensure women’s equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life, Pedersen says “Younger women today may think the battles have all been won for women, while many feminists from the 1970s know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of pa-
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North Stars hand out hardware By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
For Battlefords North Stars defenceman Kendall Fransoo, his main goal from the 2016-17 season is to help his team win a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League title. Although the captain is more focused on group accolades, he was pleasantly surprised Saturday night when he received the most valuable player and top defenceman trophies during the team’s year-end awards ceremony, which was held prior to their regular season finale against the Kindersley Klippers. “It’s always nice to get that recognition from the team and the coaches,” Fransoo said. “At the end of the day though, if it wasn’t for the group of guys that we have here, those awards wouldn’t mean as much to me. “Going into the year we wanted to be first in the regular season standings, and we were able to achieve that. Now is when the real deal starts and we’re focused on that.” In his fifth and final season with his hometown team, Fransoo had career highs in scoring with 10 goals and 23 points.
Tanner Daniels presents Kendall Fransoo with the Battlefords North Stars most valuable player trophy prior to Saturday’s game against the Kindersley Klippers at the Civic Centre. Photo Courtesy of Byron Hildebrand
His 33 points in 54 games tied him with Connor Sych for the most among North Stars blueliners. “He’s embraced the leadership role this year and he’s the type of guy that commands respect from his teammates and from the other guys in the league,” North Stars associate coach Braeden Johnson said. Fransoo also won the team’s top defenceman award last season. A first year player from
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Blades, compiled a 21-4-1 mark with six shutouts and a 1.66 goals against average. Assistant captain Logan Nachtegaele was saluted for his work within the community, as the thirdyear forward from North Battleford received the humanitarian award. “Logan has a huge heart and it was great to see the team recognize him for that,” Johnson said. “He’s always willing to jump in for events that take place around the area and he knows the importance of being a role model for the younger hockey players in the community, as he
was once in that position.” For the second straight year, Layne Young was named the team’s most popular player, as he received 40 per cent of the fans’ votes. The Frenchman Butte product had 71 points in 53 games, which was just one marker off of the team’s leading scorer Coby Downs. Earlier in the week, two North Stars were named to the SJHL’s all-rookie team. Grzybowski was the team’s goaltender, while Ben Allen was joined at forward by Notre Dame’s Adam Dawe and Estevan’s Michael McChesney.
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Three Stars preparing for busy weekend By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
The Edam Three Stars are fighting a two-pronged battle this weekend. In addition to opening up their Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League final series with the Hafford Hawks Friday night in Hafford, they will be playing host to the Kenaston Blizzard in the second game of their Senior ‘D’ provincial semifinal series Saturday evening. “We are a team that’s gone through some adversity over the course of the season and I think those experiences are helping us out big time at the moment,” Three Stars player and coach Martin Smith said. “We’ve been through some tough games at the start of the year where we got tired and we didn’t let the puck do the work. To the guys’ credit, they never complained and they’ve been focused on reaching their end goal. There’s a lot of pride in that dressing room and we’re just a couple of steps away from capping off a great season.” The Three Stars advanced to the SPHL final last Friday night as they
The Edam Three Stars celebrate after scoring a goal in a 7-3 win over the Battleford Beaver Blues at the Battleford Arena. Photo by Lucas Punkari
won a fifth and deciding game over the Battleford Beaver Blues by a score of 5-1 in Turtleford. “I think the key was staying disciplined,” Smith said. “Obviously staying out of the penalty box is important, but we also did a great job of sticking to our system, especially in being able to shut down their top line.” Former SJHL forward Owen LaClare continued his impressive post-season for the Three Stars in the series decider, as he had two goals and an assist.
Heading into the finals, LaClare has 18 points in eight playoff games and is one point behind teammate Mitch Wall for the league lead. “His passion and commitment is second to none,” Smith said. “I don’t see a weak spot in his game at the moment. “Coming into the senior ranks this year, I think it took him a little bit to get used to playing at this level, but he’s really found his groove here over the last three weeks.” After losing in double
overtime at home a few days earlier in the third game of the series, the Three Stars came up big with their backs against the wall with a 7-3 win on March 2 at Battleford Arena to tie the best-offive series up at two games a piece. “We had played that double-overtime game and a four-overtime game a couple days before that against Kyle in the provincials, so we were pretty beat up heading into that game,” Smith said. “It was the play of our
veteran guys like Wall and Brody Roach that turned things around as they made a couple of big hits that sparked the team. The line of Damon Schaefer, Ty Ross and Brent Blais had a couple of big goals, and that’s what you need at this time of the year in order to have a good playoff run.” After knocking out the Beaver Blues, the Three Stars travelled to Kenaston and started their best-ofthree provincial series with a 5-3 win over the Blizzard. “We got a lot of pucks on net and we played our systems well all night,” Smith said. “We actually had a 4-1 lead after two periods, but we took a couple of penalties that they capitalized on to make it a one-goal game before we scored an empty-net goal. “Kenaston has a really good goaltender (Brett Lewchuk) who played a bit with the Estevan Bruins, and he made a number of big saves where we thought for sure the puck had gone in the net before he was able to stop it. Their defence is definitely the backbone of their team.” The Three Stars have a chance to advance to the provincial final if they can win Saturday’s game in
Edam, which starts at 8:30 p.m. If needed, a third and deciding battle will take place in Kenaston at 7 p.m. Sunday. Before they resume that series, the Three Stars will visit Hafford Friday night for 8:30 p.m. contest to kick off the best-of-five SPHL final. The Hawks, who entered the playoffs as the number one ranked team, erased a 2-0 deficit in their best-of-five semifinal series to defeat the defending league champion Shellbrook Silvertips. “We lost at home to Hafford earlier in the year and I remember saying at the time that they were the best team that I had seen up to that point,” Smith said. “We went back to their rink and had the lead late, but they tied it up and went on to win in overtime. “We’re a bit of an underdog going into this series. They were first in the regular season, they won the league a couple of years ago and they have the home-ice advantage. There’s not as much pressure on us.” The series will resume Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in Edam.
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Battlefords Midget AA Sharks head coach Jim Puffalt was overjoyed after watching his team play Monday night. Thanks to a 1-0 win on the road against the Elrose Aces, the Sharks punched their ticket to the North Saskatchewan Female Midget AA Hockey League final with a 6-5 advantage in the two-game total-goal series. “The girls were flying as soon as they hit the ice,” Puffalt said. “They were pretty loose prior to the game and they were dominant right from the first shift. “We got an early goal and led in shots 19-3 at one point, but we just couldn’t find that second goal. The Aces came back in the third and we had a really good battle, but we hung on for the win.”
Mackenzie Jack of the Battlefords Sharks skates past Mackenzie Powers of the Eston Aces at the Battleford Arena Saturday afternoon. Photo by Lucas Punkari
Danae Wolff had the only goal for the Sharks in Monday’s win, while Daneka Dickson earned the shutout with a 22-save performance “It was a total team performance from top to bottom,” Puffalt said. “The forwards were moving the puck and back checking, our defence was playing tough and Daneka made a number of huge saves, especially in the third period.”
The two teams opened up their two-game totalgoal series with a thrilling 5-5 tie at the Battleford Arena Saturday afternoon. Down three goals early in the third period, the Sharks clawed their way back with an impressive rally as Kendra Leer knotted the game up with 3:57 left in regulation. “We had some penalty trouble early on and that’s something that can cost you against the Aces, as
they have a very good power play,” Puffalt said. “In the third period, our feet were moving and started playing the way that we can on a regular basis. We started to take control of the game after that.” Jordyn Blais, Kaitlyn Korpach, Casey Harper and Madison Puffalt also scored for the Sharks in Saturday’s contest. The Aces were led on offence by a threeassist performance from
against this season,” Puffalt said. “They kind of took it to us a little bit when we played in October, but it was a back and forth game when we played them again later in the year. I expect that this will be a good series if we do play Saskatoon as we are both solid teams.”
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tions of the tournament. “We had a heartbreaking loss in the semifinal to Peacock from Moose Jaw, as we almost clawed our way back from a 20-point deficit, so to see the guys bounce back like they did was very impressive,” Vikings head coach Jamie Sommerfield said. “It’s always good to finish in third in a tournament with a lot of quality teams. The younger guys are starting to buy in to what we are doing here and that’s very important as we get ready for Hoopla.” Meanwhile, the John Paul II Crusaders captured the tournament’s consolation title with a 19-point
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Do Drop In. The speaker will share information on the oil patch development in this area. Anyone interested is welcome to drop in for that also. Duplicate bridge was played in Meota on Feb. 28 with top score by Robert Iverson and Linda Ard. Second high were Margaret Dyck and Donna Scherman and third were Trudy Iverson and Maureen Campbell. March 2 the same group played in the city with Jean Lowes and Fraser Glen getting top score. Second was by Donna Scherman and Catriona
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Last weekend was busy in Unity. The Oilman’s bonspiel began March 2 and continued all weekend. The other side of the arena was busy with playoff hockey games, as well as the annual ice carnival Sunday. Celebrate Unity welcomed a good crowd to the arena March 6 when new businesses, retiring business people and host committees were acknowledged. Exemplary service awards were also given out. The Saskatchewan Stars on Ice road tour was a special treat for skating fans. Congratulations Unity Skating Club for hosting two big events within a couple of days. It was exciting to see the total raised from Unity through the “Unite for a Miracle” campaign. Congratulations go out to the committee for their hard work. Thank you to residents who supported this campaign. Cherie Wagner can now have a much-deserved rest. Did you watch any or all of Telemiracle 41? I joined Kinettes at age 21 and worked every year
nity News towards Telemiracle fundraising goals in whichever community we lived, as well as volunteering at every Telemiracle I could attend. Even with multiple channel options for viewers, I still believe Saskatchewan residents, young and old, choose to watch all or some of Telemiracle. We continue to be amazed at small towns and villages raising enormous amounts of money for the foundation. The “Unite for a Miracle” campaign has brought back floods of memories of the excitement we had as Kin kids and later on as a member of Kinettes: Arte Johnson coining the phrase “donate your WOB (wheat, oats and barley); John Allen Cameron entering the stage every half hour with a different jersey from a team in Saskatchewan; Bob McGrath from his first moment on stage to when he announced his retirement and every tear inducing moment his presence
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in the sacrament of reconciliation during lent. Students and instructors are busy getting ready for the Unity Music Festival. Some of the grades as well as the choir and band will be participating. The festival will take place the week of April 3-7. Next weekend is the annual Bramiche Farms ladies’ bonspiel with 12 teams already registered. Please keep in mind the year-end funspiel as it has had to be cancelled the last couple of years due to lack of entries. Enter kids’ teams and encourage them to continue in the sport. Curling season is winding
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Philippines focus of World Day of Prayer By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
Radisson Lutheran Church hosted the World Day of Prayer service March 3. The theme for 2017 was “Am I Being Unfair to You?” written by the
World Day of Prayer Committee of the Philippines. The Philippines is a sovereign country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and is an archipelago of 7,107 islands. Manilla is the capital. Miriam Loessin led the
service and Linda Hosegood was the organist, with ladies from Radisson and Borden participating. The service was about women seeking economic justice. A Bible reading from Matthew 20:1-16 was dramatized by ladies of the
Cloverbuds speaking at a district 4-H competition hosted in Rosthern March 5 were Taylor Reid, Gabe Houle, Zayne Lekeman and Madison Sawyer.
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and Trail Blazers Light Horse — competed and first place will advance to northwest regionals in North Battleford on March 19. In Cloverbuds, first went to Taylor Reid of Crown Hill, who spoke on Things We Do to Make our Mom Nuts. In second was Madison Sawyer of Sask. Valley, who chose cats as her topic. Gabe Houle of Sask. Valley, who spoke on 4-H, was third. Also speaking was Zayne Lekeman of Crown Hill. In the juniors, first was Hunter Reid from Crown Hill, who spoke on his favourite hobby, cooking. Second went to Wyatt Neudorf of Trail Blazers whose
topic was Special Horse, Hooves on Fire. Kiersten Nienhuis of Sask. Valley, who spoke about teddy bears, was third. Other juniors were Boden Letkeman of Crown Hill, Madison Markwart of Trail Blazers and Aubrey Sawyer of Sask. Valley. In the intermediate group, first went to Halle Ogle of Trail Blazers who spoke on snowboarding and embarrassing stories. In second was Justin Yasienuik of Crown Hill, speaking on politics, and third was Adriana Noey of Trail Blazers, speaking on Crazy Pet Lady. Also speaking was Lauren Nienhuis of Sask. Valley. Continued on Page 21
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Housing authority board appointments Staff The provincial Ministry of Social Services has announced a number of local appointments to local housing authority boards of directors in the region. Emily Packet has been appointed to the Borden Housing Authority board of directors. Other members are Heather Schroeder, Rhonda Funk, Ivan Youchezin and chair Melvin Brooke. Borden Housing Au-
thority is a communitybased organization that provides daily management of 13 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal-provincial-municipal cost-sharing agreement. Tracy Henderson has been appointed to the Leask Housing Authority doard of directors in the office of chairperson. Other members of the board of directors are Valerie Priestley, Diane Harris, Irene Cyr and Karen
Wudrich-Mattock. Similar to Borden, Leask Housing Authority provides daily management of 22 housing units. Finally, Patrick Laughlin has been appointed to Rabbit Lake Housing Authority Board of Directors. Other members of the board are James Tomkins, Naomi Unger, Ken Rogers and chair Marlene Martens. Rabbit Lake Housing Authority provides daily management of 13 housing units.
4-H intermediates – Halle Ogle, Adriana Noey, Justin Yasienuik and Lauren Nienhuis.
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More speaking results Each year on Feb. 22, members of the World Association of Girl Guides reflect, think about their shared sisterhood in Guiding and celebrate World Thinking Day, the shared birthday of the program founders, Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. The 1st North Battleford Girl Guiding Unit invited other girls and women to join in this celebration aimed at increasing participation in Girl Guiding in the Battlefords and surrounding areas. The Unit currently has 35 members aged five to 15 and eight female adult volunteers. More female adult volunteers will be needed for the upcoming 2017-18 Guiding year to help with expanding numbers. Contact battlefordsgirlguides@yahoo.ca for more information. Photo submitted
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active lifestyle and third to Shealyne Fehr of Trail Blazers speaking on inner conscience. Other seniors speaking were Rory Schnarr of Trail Blazers and Julianne Lavoie of
Sask. Valley. All of the participanting 4-H membersreceived a certificate for their public speaking and first, second and third were presented medallions.
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Performers recommended to higher festivals By Kelly Waters
Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee
Though the Battlefords Music Festival is a regional festival, it is possible for local participants to compete at the provincial and national level festivals. Performers participating in eligible provincial classes must be recommended by the adjudicator to perform at a provincial level competition. In order to qualify, participants must compete in specified classes with a selection of a specified degree of dif-
ficulty. They also must be in at least two classes at the festival receiving a minimum mark of 87. Most provincial classes are for senior students, but there are some intermediate opportunities in woodwind, violin, cello and piano in a variety of categories (such as Chopin, Bach, 20th or 21st century). Senior categories encompass male and female vocal solos including oratorio and opera, choral, speech arts, band instrumentalists and ensembles, strings and a variety of musical theatre
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estival Fanfare Arpil 2-8, 2017 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival categories. The Battlefords area festival committee congratulates and recognizes local students from last year who were recommended to provincial and national festival. Spencer McKnight sang at provincial festival in the vocal categories of oratorio, opera and concert group. He also sang in the national festival, where just one participant from each genre is chosen from each province. Mikael Steponchev sang in musical theatre categories and the grade B male vocal class. Khrystia MacKinnon performed in the Bach, Mozart, Canadian/2021st Century, Chopin, and piano recital categories. Chinu Youn performed in the intermediate Mozart piano class. Zaide Masich played cello in the intermediate string category. Aiden Bellows was recommended in the intermediate woodwind class for flute and Tawnie Kotyk in intermediate voice. Ericka Revet sang in the intermediate musical theatre class for ballads, while Mikayla Martens was in the intermediate musical theatre
up-tempo category. That was a lot of representation from our local festival. To show support for recommended participants, the Battlefords Festival Committee covers some expenses for the young musicians who are recommended to provincials and nationals from our festival. Thanks to the generosity of many local businesses, organizations and individuals, there are numerous scholarships and awards up for grabs for participants of all ages. To be eligible for scholarships and awards, participants must be 19 years or under and have lived in the Battlefords and district for a minimum of six months prior to the festival or be furthering their education elsewhere, but still supported by parents living in the Battlefords district. This year, three accomplished former Battlefords music students will return to perform in our festival: Cole Knutsen, saxophone; Katrina MacKinnon, piano; and Nicole Klippenstein, voice. All these young artists are working
toward undergraduate degrees in music. The 2017 Battlefords Music Festival is scheduled to run from Saturday, April 1 to Friday, April 7. Discipline sessions will sometimes run simultaneously making for a busy but exciting week featuring local talent. The festival will culminate with a celebratory gala at the Dekker Centre, where festival highlights will be showcased and awards distributed. Email battlefordsmusicfestival@gmail.com with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering. Any amount of time or
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OBITUARIES WANDLER: Michael jacob passed away peacefully February 3, 2017 at Villa Pascal. Mike was born August 14, 1929 in Macklin SK. Mike married Julia in 1950 and farmed near Wilkie SK. They moved to North Battleford in 1967. When Mike retired his love was going to the cabin at Jackfish Lake and having a good fish fry. Mike leaves behind his wife Julia of 66 years, daughters Julie Kozak (Pat), Annette Kinakin (Lyle), Tammy Michnik (Doug); Grandchildren Jodi Bell (Rod), Christian Kozak (Alexis); great grandchildren Michael, Kyle, Madalyn Michnik, Taylor Kinakin, Kalan, Sydney Bell, brother Chris Wandler, brother-in-law Joe Sander, sister-in-laws Mary Heilman, Agnes Wandler, Joan Wandler, Theresa Sander, Amelia Sander, and many neices and nephews. Mike was predeceased by infant son Frank William, parents Frank and Amelia, brothers Pete, Joe, Father Frank Jack, Martin, Tom, John, sisters Odelia, Florence and Annie. Card of Thanks Thanks to family and friends for all the emotional support, food trays and phone calls. Thanks to Dr. Holtzhousen and staff of Villa Pascal for the compassionate care. Thanks to Trevor Watts and staff of Eternal Memories Funeral Services and Crematorium for the support given to the family. Any donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. ___________________________________________________ SEMENIUK: In Loving Memory of Dick Semeniuk, born October 28, 1939 at Mayfair, SK., passed away February 22, 2017 in North Battleford, SK. Dick is survived by his loving children and their families: Bernie (Nadine) Semeniuk and daughter Chloe; Bob (Dawn) Semeniuk and children Conner & Shyan; Teresa (Michael) Toews and children Carson, Bryan, Amber & Danielle; brothers: Peter, Alex (Henrietta), Mike (Bernice) and Bill; sisters-in-law: Ora Semeniuk & Dorothy Semeniuk; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary Semeniuk; his loving wife Helen; siblings: Ann (+Mike) Wozniak, Nettie (+Gord) Dunlop, Harry (+Helen), John, Richard, Olivia; sisters-in-law: Ruby, Lonnie and Germaine. Panakhyda – Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. from All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church. Funeral of Divine Liturgy was held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky. Cross Bearer was Bryan Toews. Epistle Reading was by Nadya Berezowski. Music Ministry: Cantor Stella Ewanchuk and All Saints Church Choir. Eulogy was given by Bill Semeniuk. Honourary Pallbearers were Amber Toews, Pete Semeniuk, Danielle Toews, Alex Semeniuk, Chloe Semeniuk, Mike Semeniuk, Shyan Ewert-Semeniuk, Bill Semeniuk, Frank Prystupa & Morris Siembab. Active Pallbearers were Carson Toews, Brad Woodrow, Conner Ewert-Semeniuk, Danny Harty, Matthew Prystupa & Tony Huet. Memorial Donations are requested to Slawa Ukrainian Senior Centre, Box 830, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Interment was at St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Alticane, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks The family would like to thank all who came to visit during this difficult time, for the gifts of food and flowers, and for all messages of condolence. Thank-you to Rev. Father Ivan Nahachewsky for his kind and heartfelt words. Thank-you to all who helped in any way with the funeral for our dad and Gido. Also, a huge thank-you to Bob MacKay and staff of Battlefords Funeral Service for their compassionate and professional services. __________________________________________________
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GRANT: David Allan Grant embarked on his final flight on February 19, 2017 at the age of 91. He passed peacefully at home on the farm surrounded by family. Dave was born in Edam on October 10, 1925 to Charles and Ella Grant. In 1947 he married Marie Joyce Cooper and together with strength, determination and no shortage of challenges, they farmed for the next 69 years. Dave was an avid outdoorsman, legendary for his hunting and trapping skills. He accomplished his dream of learning to fly and provided innumerable rides for people. He was an incredible mentor to his grandchildren and great grandchildren and took great pride in teaching them both skills and life skills. One of his fondest memories was when he and Marie toured Australia and New Zealand for a month. The last two and a half years of Dave’s life were dedicated to taking care of Marie. He said nursing her back to health was his greatest accomplishment. In addition to his wife, Marie, Dave is survived by his sister, Irene; his daughters, Lois and Debra; grandchildren, Jodi Grant, Kelly MacDonald, Nikki (Chad) MacMaloff, Darci Preston, Tyler (Alisa) Preston, John (Apryl) Grant, Mark (Kim) Mcfarlane, Corey Mcfarlane, Debbie (Rylea) Eggeson; eight great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. He was predeceased by his daughter, Doreen and his granddaughter, Casey. The family extends our sincerest thanks to Dad’s two angels. Apryl Grant and Joyce Wall for all their help during a very difficult time. Dave was laid to rest on February 23, 2017 in Edam Cemetery. __________________________________________________ BEDIER: Eva (nee Desmarais). October 22, 1922 ~ February 27, 2017. It is with profound sadness that the family of Eva Bedier announces her passing on February 27, 2017 to be with Dad. She was predeceased by Dad December 26, 2008, 7 brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters –in-law, as well as grandson, Chris and great-grandson Seth. She was our Matriarch, the last of the immediate Desmarais family. Surviving her are two remaining sisters-inlaw, Helen Desmarais and Cecile Fendelet. Eva will be lovingly remembered by her daughters; Therese (Merv) Swityk and Claire (Mike) Lenton; grandchildren Marie, Dan, Edward, Sandra, Cheryl, Michelle; greatgrandchildren Rhianna, Carlyna, Kyle, Krista, Kody, William, Ryan, Olann, Shelby, Cassidy; great-great-grandchildren Blake, Curtis, Hunter, Hayden and Lyla. Mom was born 10 miles north of Hafford, SK. She did her schooling at Alberton School. In 1941, she married Edward Bedier and farmed for 25 years. They then sold the farm and moved to North Battleford in 1966. Mom and Dad did a fair bit of travelling and helped Fr. Louis Roy working on the reserves around North Battleford, SK. Mom also took in borders’ and foster children and was also involved with doing sewing with Yvonne Desmarais for a short time. She and Dad loved playing cards and enjoyed having company. Eva always had meals ready for anyone whenever they dropped in. She was a very good baker. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Charles Catholic Church, 17511-112 Street, Edmonton. Interment of the urn will take place in North Battleford, SK at a later date, details will be published at that time. In lieu of floral tributes donations may be made in her name to St. Michael’s Long Term Care Centre Society, for the Dementia ward. “Rest in peace Mom. You fought long and hard. We will love you forever.” Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.hainstockedmonton.com. Hainstock’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Edmonton, Alberta 780-440-2999. Life Well Celebrated. __________________________________________________
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TAYLOR: Amy Irene. A caring, thoughtful, and artistic woman who was a wonderful friend to many, passed away quietly at Oliver Lodge, Saskatoon, on February 23, 2017 just 6 days short of her 94th birthday. Amy was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Emma Lanegraff of Prince, Saskatchewan, her husband William D. (Bill) Taylor of North Battleford, Sask., her brother Leonard Lanegraff and her sisters, Elene Beaton, Ruth Williamson, and Ethel Speight. She is survived by one sister, Paerlie Fruno, her two sons Leonard (Len) Taylor (Cheryl) of North Battleford, and Allan Taylor (Tanis) of Saskatoon, her two grandchildren Blayne and David Taylor of Calgary, and her three great-grandchildren Victoria, Ava, and Theo Djakovic all of Calgary. Amy was born March 1, 1923 and grew up in Prince, Saskatchewan where she lived that marvelous middle child, tomboy type childhood, enjoying the family’s horses, community sports, and drawing (mostly in pencil and paper). She completed her schooling in Battleford, married Bill Taylor in 1946, spent a few years in Vancouver and then supported her husband and children in North Battleford until moving to care facilities in Saskatoon after Bill’s passing in 2003. Amy had wonderful friends during her very full life and remembered them all well and with cheerfulness as she struggled and battled her Alzheimer’s disease in her final years. The family is thankful to all her special caregivers at Oliver Lodge for their excellent services during her four years in their care. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.
HARTLEY-GUMINY: In Loving Memory of Irene Solange Hartley-Guminy, born January 25, 1926 at Richard, SK., passed away February 22, 2017 in Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Irene’s memory are her loving family: sons: Tom (Pat) Hartley and their son, Shane; Jerry (Violet) Hartley and their family: Chad, Jeff and Tracy; Skip’s daughter, Nicole (Todd) Whitehead, Sharon’s children: Glen, Craig and Tami; 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marg Piper and brother, Charles “Chuck” (Reg) Boskill; sisters-in-law: Ethel Boskill and Dorothy Boskill; numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Eva Boskill; husbands: Jack Hartley and Nick Guminy; son, Skip Hartley; daughter, Sharon Davies; siblings: Lawrence Boskill, Elsie Hartman-Seamons, Phil Boskill, Yvonne (+Roger) Lajeunesse. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Presider Pat Smith. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Celebrant Fr. Anthony Afangide MSP. Cross Bearer was Tracy Marchycha. Eulogy was given by Violet Hartley. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st. Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 - Tracy Marchycha; Responsorial Psalm – Sung; 2nd. Reading: Colossians 3: 1-4 - Reg Boskill; Gospel - Fr. Anthony Afangide MSP. Prayers Of The Faithful Reg Boskill. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers - Marg Piper & Reg Boskill. Music Ministry: Tammy Iverson – Pianist; St. Joseph Faith Community Choir; Robert MacKay – Soloist - ‘How Great Thou Art’ & ‘Amazing Grace.’ Honour Guard: St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League & Branch 70 - Royal Canadian Legion. Honourary Pallbearers were Irene’s Grandchildren. Urn Bearer was Tami Sittler. Inurnment was at Prairie Willows Columbaria, City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________
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LLOYD: Wayne Lloyd passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the age of 75 years, beloved husband of Joyce Lloyd of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his nephew, Rob (Jill Cook) Knutson of North Battleford; his aunts and uncles, Verna (Jacques) Leask of Battleford, Elaine Rensby of North Battleford, and Richard (Marcie) Rensby of Colorado; as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Cy and Hazel Lloyd. At Wayne’s request, no funeral service will be held. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. - 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8 or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Wayne Lloyd, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information. __________________________________________________
IN MEMORIAM
FUNERAL SERVICES
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In Loving Memory of
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a beloved wife and mother whose departure two years ago left a hole in our lives and hearts. “Although you’re gone, I’m not alone, And never shall I be, For the precious memories of the bond we shared Will never depart from me.
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART FOREVER WITH GREAT LOVE, Harvey, Angela, Bonni and Corrina
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Thank You
With gratitude and appreciation we thank everyone who assisted us with Bob Wog’s funeral. Bob MacKay and the Battlefords Funeral Service for their compassionate help; Fr. Greg and Br. Kendrick for their help and kind words; Dave McQuaid and Greg Solie for the music; CWL for the lunch. A big thank you to all who helped us through this difficult time - all who sent condolences, gifts, mass cards; and most of all, all the helping hands of family and friends. Iris Wog, Karyn Wog, Kim, Adrian, Mitchell and Marcy Meisser
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IN MEMORIAM
Sharing Grief’s Journey A support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. For information, contact Wendy 306-445-7315 or Denise 306-441-3338
Tickets $15
Cut Knife Senior Center, Broad Street - Supper 6:00 pm Tickets at Cut Knife Pharmacy & Credit Union until March 10
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Pioneer Hall - South Railway, North Battleford - Supper 6:00 pm Advance tickets at North Battleford Co-op Pharmacy until March 22 For more information contact Marcella Pedersen 306-398-2795
(1930 - 2009)
Leo Mitchell
Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay, loved and missed each day.
FUNERAL SERVICES
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The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider
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Frances & Family Remembering
Donna Faye Kadler
Nov. 16, 1960 - Mar. 4, 1998
“While she lies in peaceful sleep her memory we shall always keep” 19 years have passed and we will never forget. LOVE YOU MOM — Riki-lee, Shauna, Jonathon and Wayne
8 quarters of adjoining land in the RM of Grayson #184 with possible option to purchase 9th quarter with yard site. South of Melville Ph. 306-607-9025 PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties. Two 1+ acre lots for sale in Westpark. 18 and 22 Westpark Drive. All services on street. Call 306 446 0662 for information
DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Duplex For Rent: comes with fridge, stove, washer, and dryer. Available March 1, 2017. $1000 per month. References required. For more information contact 306-407-0619.
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Our love surpassed the ups and downs And helped us along the way, And that same love will give me strength To manage this loss each day. On my mind and in my heart, Mom, you shall forever be, For just as much as I am a part of you, You are a part of me!”
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HOUSES FOR RENT
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HIGH INCOMES Call or Text Perry at 306-980-7090 for further information.
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE ULTRA AFFORDABLE, modern homes for Saskatchewan starting at $90,000 delivered. Don’t overpay! 2017’s available now; w w w. b e s t bu y h o u s i n g. c o m . Text/Call 306-700-2825. Regina, Saskatoon, Carlyle. Canada’s largest home selection!
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FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 57 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s Central - 219 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca
SUITES FOR RENT 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.
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MEETINGS
Battlefords Right to Life ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 7:00 p.m. - St. Joseph Parish Hall 1942-98th Street, North Battleford
Everyone Welcome! R.M. of Mervin No. 499
Annual Ratepayers’ Meeting Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at the Livelong Community Hall Supper 6:30 p.m. Meeting to Follow (no admission)
GUEST SPEAKER: John Kindrachuk - Projects and Partnership Manager, North Sask River Basin Council Topic: Agriculture and the Environment and Love Your Lakes Program Admission for Supper by advance tickets ONLY. Ticket purchase deadline is March 31st, 2017 $10.00/person Tickets available from Council Members and at the Municipal Office in Turtleford
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RENTALS & LEASES Land For Lease: SE 25 49 19 W3 Cultivated 57 acres Native rangeland 98 acres with creek NE 25 49 19 W3 Cultivated 105 acres Native rangeland 40 acres RM of Turtle River For more information and terms call 1-306-446-2379 or 1-306-4416592. All offers need to be submitted by March 25, 2017. P.O. Box 694 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
CARD OF THANKS
The Ukrainian Catholic Parish of All Saints would like to THANK the following donors, entertainers and all the volunteers who made this year’s Zabava a success:
Business Donors • Artrageous Custom Art Finishing • Battleford Furniture • Battlefords Animal Hospital Ltd. • Battlefords Funeral Service • Battlefords Hyundai (Gord Pidde) • Battlefords Ukrainian Cultural Council • Bernie’s Grain Hauling Ltd. (Semeniuk) • Betty Bubbles Auto & RV Wash • Blend Restaurant and Bar • Boston Pizza • Buell Terry (Woodworking) • Cloud 9 Limousine Service • Culligan Water • Discovery Co-operative Ltd. • Family Pizza • Fisher’s Drug Store • Gold Eagle Lodge • Guy’s Furniture & Appliances Ltd. • H. Zamonsky Insurance Ltd. (Real Estate Division) • Holm Raiche Oberg Chartered Professional Accountants • Home Hardware (Battleford) • Home Hardware (North Battleford) • Hudec Law Office • Just 4 Pets • Kelly’s Computer Works • Mane Event • Mary Kay Cosmetics Audrey Trach • McDonalds • Milbanke Flowers - Urban Accents • Minute Muffler
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Norsask Farm Equipment Ltd. Northern Auto Parts Ltd. Northern Rentals Ltd. Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods Studio R Beauty Salon (Rachel Trach) • Swanson Gryba & Company • Violet Eyes Optometry (Dr. Christy Mushtaler & Dr. Jessica Lawrence) • Western Development Museum Individual Donors • Bahler Lana and Calvin • Bohun Pat & Bud • Brischuk Terri • Broshko Rita • Chalupiak Lecia & Mike • Chomicki Mary • Kobrynsky Marusia & MacKinnon Donald • Mischuk Sally • Nykiforuk-Mazurek Leona • Polichuk Irene • Prescesky Maria • Romanow Marj & Larry • Tkachuk Kay • Yonz Dale & Diane† Entertainers • Jeff Arndt • Jan Michael Bourgeois • Donald MacKinnon Svoboda Dancers • Katarina Radchenko • Lara Radchenko • Ivan Shevchuk • Marusia Shevchuk • Natalya Shevchuk DJ- Marko’s Music • Mark Metrunec Catering • Sigstad’s Prairie Catering • Parish Members
• Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00 pm • 27th Street in Battleford
CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of North Battleford intends to adopt bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 1971, known as the Zoning Bylaw. CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD
INTENT OF THE BYLAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BYLAW PUBLIC NOTICE
• New Definitions areis added forthat the Marijuana Facility.” Public notice hereby given thewords: Council of“Medicinal the City of North Battleford intends to adopt bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 1971, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
• C2 Neighbourhood Commercial District: INTENT OF THEassociated BYLAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BYLAW and criteria, as a - Add Taverns and development standards discretionary use in the zoning district New Definitions are added for the words: “Medicinal Marijuana Facility.”
• M2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District: C2 Neighbourhood Commercial District: - Add Medicinal Marijuana and associated development standards and - Add Taverns, andFacility, associated development standards and criteria, as a discretionary use in the zoning district. M2 Industrial Zoning District: criteria, as Heavy a discretionary use in the zoning district. -
Add Medicinal Marijuana Facility, and associated development standards and criteria, as a discretionary use in the
• Rezone: zoning district. Rezone: - Rezone Lots 1-5; Block 118, Plan C4240 from R2 - Low Density Residential - Rezone Lots 1 – 5, Block 118, Plan C4240 from R2 – Low Density Residential District to C2 – Neighbourhood District to C2 Commercial - Neighbourhood Commercial District, District, as shown in Schedule “A” below. as shown in Schedule “A” below.
REASON The reasonsREASON for the amendment are to: The reasons for the amendment are to: • Provide a definition of the term Medicinal Marijuana Facilities; Provide a definition of the term Medicinal Marijuana Facilities; • Accommodate a new development on 102nd Street and South Railway Avenue; Accommodate a new development on 102nd Street and South Railway Avenue; • Accommodate medicinal marijuana facilities in the M2-Heavy Zoning District; Accommodate medicinal marijuana facilities in the M2-Heavy IndustrialIndustrial Zoning District; PUBLIC INSPECTION PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, located at 1291-101st Street, North Any person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, located at 1291 101st Street, North Battleford, SK, between the hours of 8:00 Battleford, SK hoursto of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Copies on Monday to Friday AMbetween and 4:30 PMthe on Monday Friday excluding statutory holidays. of the proposed bylaw areexcluding available at City Hall at a cost of $5.00. statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at City Hall at a cost of $5.00. PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing on March 13th, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1291 101st
Street, North Battleford, SK, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also PUBLIC HEARING consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing. Council will hold a public hearing on March 13th, 2017 at 8:00 pm in the Council Chambers Issued at theat City of North Battleford this 28th day of Battleford, February, 2017. SK to hear any person or group at City Hall, located 1291-101st Street, North Wohlberg, City Clerk that wants toDebbie comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing.
Issued at the City of North Battleford this 28th day of February, 2017. Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk
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REGISTRATIONS
Yoga Classes Instructor: Verdeen Studney
Beginner class runs Mondays for 10 weeks beginning April 3rd from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Alex Dillabough Center. Cost: $70 We also have only a few spots available for the Intermediate Wednesday class, beginning April 5th, 5:30-6:30 in the Alex Dillabough Center. Register in person at Rec Office (south side of Dillabough Center) or by phone 306-937-6216 or email parks@battleford.ca
Le Petit Monde Prescolaire
REGISTRATION Early Registration: For any family that has had a child previously registered in the preschool. Contact: embmpetitmonde@gmail.com Registration starts March 2, 2017
Open Registration:
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PETS
Public Review of the 2017/2018
ADOPT A PET
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 Molly and I am here at the shelter searching for my forever home and family. I am a super sweet girl with so much love to offer and give. I love to be pet and have my chin scratched and I love to have the center of attention. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home 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
L&M Wood Products Forest Management Operating Plan On Monday, March 20, 2017 at the L&M office in Glaslyn 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
View maps and plans for timber harvest areas, road construction and forest renewal.
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SUNDAY APRIL 2, 2017
March 15, 2017 at 6 - 7 pm Le Petit Monde Prescolaire Classroom (Portable at EMBM School) Spots are limited.
For further information contact: SHAWN DELAINY
1:00 pm at the Golf Course Clubhouse
Light of Christ Catholic Schools Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten
If you wish to obtain a copy of the financial statement before the meeting, please contact the office at 306-937-5656 subject to availability
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
REGISTRATION Light of Christ Catholic School Division is accepting students into the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs for the 2017-18 school year. Students must meet the following criteria: Kindergarten: Children who are five years old as of December 31, 2017. Pre-Kindergarten: Children must be 3 or 4 years of age at the time of enrollment. Please see the LOCCS website at www.loccsd.ca for further Pre-K criteria. Please contact your local school for registration details. North Battleford Holy Family (Pre-K & K) 306-445-2360 St. Mary (Pre-K & K) 306-445-5152 Notre Dame (Pre-K & K) 306-445-0283 Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand 306-446-2167 French Immersion (K only)
Monday, March 20, 2017 Turtleford Community Hall Supper ~ 6:30 p.m. Meeting ~ 7:00 p.m.
Annual General Meeting Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Business Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Edam Community Centre Saskatchewan Credit Unions: Engines of Growth
Please RSVP to the office by March 10, 2017
TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261
John Paul II Collegiate
15 ANNUAL SUMMER SPORTS AND ART & CULTURE CAMPS TH
2017
First 3 weeks of July (July 3rd - 20th)
*Limited spots in each camp* Register ASAP for spot
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Age Groups: K-3 / 4-6 Daily 9:00 am - 3:00 pm John Paul II Gym & Home Ec Room
ALL CAMPS INCLUDE:
Nutritional snacks, camp souvenirs and door prizes
To register call Roxanne Stynsky at 306-481-5501 or email r.stynsky@loccsd.ca
We Need Your Help ... Not Your Name
Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the members of Innovation Credit Union will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Dekker Centre, in North Battleford. Meeting time is set for 7:00 p.m. CST. Meeting Agenda items include: • Report on 2016 operations and presentation of financial statements (copies of financial statements will be available for examination at any branch of Innovation Credit Union after March 21, 2017) • Announcement of elected Directors • Appointment of Auditor • Consideration to amend the bylaws of the credit union. Details of the proposed amendments to the bylaws are available at your nearest Innovation Credit Union advice centre • Opportunity to hear details on the Innovation Credit Union’s bid to become a Federally Regulated credit union • Other Business
866.446.7001/innovationcu.ca
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Request for Proposal (RFP) Canada Post Corporation is requesting Proposals for 3 mail transportation service needs for a period of up to 5 years (3 years plus 2 single option years), commencing as early as May 1, 2017. North Battleford (SK) Highway Service The services include conveyance of mail 5 days per week between North Battleford and various destinations. The three services have different vehicle requirements, namely, a cargo van, cube van and straight truck. The three requirements are packaged in separate Request For Proposals (RFP). Refer to each RFP’s Schedule “A” for the complete requirements. For further information with respect to obtaining the RFP package that interests you, please contact: CANADA POST CORPORATION SOURCING MANAGEMENT Attention: Karl Kuate 2701 Riverside Drive, Suite N0780 Ottawa, ON TELEPHONE: 613-734-3000 Ext. 55480 karl.kuate@canadapost.ca Interested Proposers must complete and submit their proposal(s) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth within the RFP package. All Proposals must be received at the specified location, not later than 2:00 pm Eastern DST in Ottawa on March 17, 2017.
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Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All
Now accepting applications for the following positions:
Teacher • Battleford Central Elementary - Grade 1 Closing noon, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Teacher • Cando, Hafford & Maymont - Itinerant Welding Closing noon, Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca. All applications must be submitted online. We are looking for Bus Drivers and Casual Caretakers for our rural locations! If you live near Cut Knife, Hafford, Spiritwood or Wilkie, we would love to talk to you. Training opportunities are available. Please call our office at 306-937-7972 for more information.
**To review the complete job description please visit our website at www.stwalburg.ca The Town of St. Walburg recruiting an individual to fill a Temporary Full Time Assistant Administrator position, whose main tasks will be project management, accounts payable and grant applications to assist the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), along with other general office duties. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications and experience. Start date will be based on mutual agreement. This position may roll over into a Permanent Full Time Position, upon completion of contract on October 31, 2017. The Town Office is located at 134 Main Street, St. Walburg, SK, open Monday to Friday. The Assistant Administrator reports directed to the Chief Administrative Officer and works cooperatively the Office Assistant in all operations of the municipality. Duties include but not limited to: • AP, AR, payroll and other general accounting; • Website maintenance and updates; • Supervision of the Office Staff; and • Any additional duties as assigned by the CAO. Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume including experience, qualifications, references and wage expectations. All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Please email or mail resumés to: Town of St. Walburg c/o Shiloh Bronken, CAO PO Box 368 St. Walburg, SK S0M 2T0 Email: sbronken@stwalburg.com This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The Town of St. Walburg thanks all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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It will continue to be business as usual for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, despite the amalgamation happening with the health authorities. A news release was issued by the BUH Foundation assuring the public that donations to the foundation will remain in the Battlefords and continue to support BUH and Battlefords Regional Home Care, regardless of changes to the health authorities. “It is business as usual at BUH Foundation and all donations and fundraising efforts will continue to support our hospital,” said Mike Zaychkowsky, BUH Foundation board of directors chairperson, in a news release. “All of the medical equipment we have committed to purchase, or have purchased, will remain at BUH and BRHC. We feel
it is important to reassure all of our kind supporters as we move forward with the foundation’s 2017 fundraising efforts that their contributions will remain within the Battlefords.” The province has announced an end to the regional health authorities and a move towards a single provincial health authority. Earlier, BUH Foundation representatives spoke with David Fan, CEO of Prairie North Health Region, and Herb Cox, MLA the Battlefords. They were assured the provincial changes to the health authorities would not impact the commitments and mandate of BUH Foundation. BUH Foundation board of directors, staff and volunteers have also pledged to continue to work to ensure quality healthcare is available close to home, where it is needed the most.
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By Lynn Strendin Arrangements were finalized at the Battlefords Art Club’s monthly meeting for their art display at Frontier Centre. Starting March 15, a variety of art work will be shown on a two-week rotating basis. ARC Creative Studios will be hosting a workshop, “From Proposal to Exhibition,” March 18. Preregistration is required through CARFAC. That evening, artist Denis Briere will be in attendance for his “First Contact” reception. Denis is a Metis artist from Calgary whose paintings are on display at the ARC Gallery on 101st Street until April 30.
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Event raises funds for Glenburn Park By Carol Deagnon Correspondent
Darlene Melrose, Diane Lee, Lori Harris and Jackie Caldwell working the kitchen during a Glenburn Park fundraiser. Photo by Carol Deagnon
March 3 there was a Glenburn Park fundraiser. Two sittings for the steak meal were sold out. It was nice to see the support. Thank you to the board members and all those who donated items for the silent auction and supported the 50/50 draws. Watch for an event happening at the park June 10. Park stickers are now available. Mark on your calendar for a roast beef supper fundraiser April 2 at May-
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St. Vital Parish Family Perogy Supper at St. Vital Parish Center, 11 18th Street West, Battleford. Gathering and fellowship 4:00 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. Entertainment 6:00 p.m. Advance tickets only. Tickets available at St. Vital Parish Office, 306-937-7340, Marilyn O’Driscoll 306-9373998 - take out orders (leave a message if not in). Sold in the church entrance before Mass. Orders must be placed by Thursday, March 9.
Monday, March 13
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North Battleford Blood Donor Clinic at the Don Ross Centre from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by CWL - Catholic Women’s League.
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Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 2:00 4:00 p.m. Entertainment by Allen Taylor & Friends. Bingo and lunch. All seniors welcome.
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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, 306937-7289 or 306-441-9324.
Wednesdays, March 1 - March 29
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, March 2 - March 30
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.
Fridays, March 3 - March 31
Tales and More at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 3 to 5 years.
Tuesday, March 14
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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.
Wednesday, March 15
Travel Presentation: Cuba during the 9 days of mourning at the North Battleford Library 1392-101st Street, North Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Join Wanda Brun as she shares her travel stories from her visit to Cuba during the 9 days of mourning for former President Fidel Castro.
Friday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Tea at the Maidstone Hospital Atrium at 2:00 p.m. Featuring Audrey Hardy Paintings. Sponsored by Maidstone HealthCare Aux.
Friday, March 17
St. Patrick day Stew Supper at Battlefords United Church from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 17
St. Patricks Day Pot Luck and Bingo to follow at Maymont. Supper at 6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, March 18
Mondays, March 6 - April 10
Speed Friending at the North Battleford Library 1392-101st St., North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Have a love of reading? Found a new hobby? Want to make new friends? Speed friending is a fun and low pressure way to make new connections in your community. Everyone has a few minutes to share and meet your next friend. Registration required: Deadline for registration is March 14, 2017.
Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Club 70 Dance - Leon Ochs at the Royal Canadian Legion 1352-100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Lunch served at midnight. Everyone welcome.
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 306-4468613 to register. Workshop runs for 6 consecutive weeks. Painting Possibilities for Self Expression ARC Creative Studio at 1102 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Explore the wonderful world of acrylic painting. Create, express yourself, learn a variety of techniques, have fun. Phone 306-4411522, 306-445-4755 or email rmstadnyk@gmail.com to register.
Tuesdays, March 7 - 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.
Saturday, March 11
Battlefords Wildlife Federation Awards Night, Banquet & Fundraiser at the Wildlife Building. Cocktails 6:00 p.m., Banquet 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets available at Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC 306-445-3300, Co-op Leisure Time Sports 306-446-7217 or Koopman’s 306-441-7956.
Saturday, March 11
Spring Trade Show from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at École Père Mercure 1881-99 Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0R9. Needing vendors - contact cepp@cefsk.ca
Saturday, March 11
St. Patrick’s Day Bake Sale at Co-op Territorial Mall starting at 10:00 a.m. Delicious home baking. Sponsored by the St. Vital Catholic Women’s League coordinated with the St. Vital Parish, Battleford.
mont Memorial Hall. Adult tickets are $15. Admission for children seven to 12 is $7 and free for children six and under. Call hall members for tickets: Neil
Junior curlers strong at districts By MCS Staff
St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #7336 Sunday Brunch at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All you can eat. Everyone welcome.
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306-389-4312, Bonnie 306-389-4312, Judy 306389-4803, Kari 306-3894200, Dale 306-389-4301 or Mel 306-389-2440. Maymont seniors’ potluck will be held St. Patrick’s Day March 17 with bingo to follow. Everyone is welcome. Ruddell’s next potluck supper will be March 20 with bingo to follow.
Saturday, March 18
Monday, March 20
Sharing Grief Journey (formerly Grief Share) - a support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New session starting Monday, March 20 to May 20. For further information or to register call Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.
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!
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.
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March arrived with a bit of a wind chill, but was more like a lamb than a lion. It will be another busy month at Maymont Central School. The junior girls’ curling team participated in the Battle West Playoffs on March 1 and 2. Spiritwood hosted the event this year. The team members were Kimberly Wawryk, Mackenna Voegeli, Brooke Ferris and Allison Wawryk. Dennis Wawryk was their coach. The girls started out strong and won their first game against the host team, Spiritwood, but were not able to win their second game. They were back on the ice at 6:30 p.m. and won by a narrow margin. It came right down to the last rock. This qualified the girls to return to Spiritwood the next day. Luck was not on their side and they lost the game. They finished fourth, which was just out of the medals. Thanks to the girls and their coach for representing the school. The kindergarten to Grade 5 classes are participating in One School, One Book again this year. This means all students will be reading the same book at home on the same evening. The book they are reading this year is The Last of the Great Whangdoodles written by Julie Andrews Edwards. This is the same Julie Andrews who starred in the Sound of Music. The group assembled before lunch Tuesday, to watch an activity presented
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by the elementary teachers to launch One School, One Book. Following the launch, the SCC served taco in a bag to all staff and students. Students and their family will be sharing the book until the middle of April. Trivia questions and activities are completed at school. The spring book fair will be held in the library during the week of March 20 through March 24. It will be open during the evening of March 22, while the spring set of studentled conferences are taking place. During the evening of March 22, there will be a career fair taking place at the school. Information booths will be set up around the school and representatives will be in attendance to answer questions. There will be participants from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Saskatchewan, St. Thomas Moore College, North West College, the RCMP, Skills Canada-Saskatchewan, the Canadian Forces and Great Plains College. Community members that are looking for a new career are welcome to attend. Several students participated in the Radisson skating carnival March 4. It was well done and fun to watch all the skaters perform.
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Positive your get up and go has gone? Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, was acting like my therapist the last time we spoke. I told him I was in a slump, that my get up and go had gone somewhere else. He said, “I think you are just lazy with your mind set on becoming a couch potato! Get off your duff and get going. It is all in your head. Change your thinking from being on empty of energy to being full of it.” Apparently, Ed is not alone in believing the root of our problems is in our minds. Our thoughts may ruin the quality of our lives if we do not to take control of them. We are to change them if
need be. I told Ed most folks do not change their minds or thoughts quickly. I wasn’t sure I would be able to think positive thoughts instead of negative ones. Ed responded, “Probably not with your doubtful attitude.” I agree with Ed there certainly is what is termed right thinking and wrong thinking. Good thinking might be that all cars should stop at red lights. It is a positive thought that seeks safety for all drivers. Wrong thinking could be that I can drive my car safely even if I have been drinking alcohol. It is easy to say those with wrong views should
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change their opinions unless we are thinking the wrong ideas. We may not consider that our thoughts are wrong or dangerous because we thought them. The problem with our opinions is they may not seem faulty to us until their damage becomes apparent. There is the story told of a man who
announced his retirement to his company after a long and faithful career. The company asked the man to be the builder of one last house before his retirement, and he did. In his last home construction, his thinking slipped from demanding the best workmanship possible to just having enough standard to pass inspec-
tion. When the house was completed, the man was surprised to learn it was a gift from his company for his retirement. He received a house that was less than his best workmanship. There is a connection between what we think and do. How we have thought and acted may be with us for years. Do we control our thoughts or do our thoughts control us? It seems that sound, positive or good ideas might be just a matter of opinion or debate. For Christians, our thoughts need to reflect God’s word or what He calls life-enriching thoughts and actions. Thoughts of guilt and blame easily
surface in our minds, and they usually are about failures, either our own or those of others. Guilt and blame will not undo any failure. Such thoughts lead to resentment or bitterness and keep us locked in the past rather than moving us toward a better future. We can think about our sins or the sins of others, or we can reflect on the goodness and grace of God manifested by Jesus. Our guilt has already been paid for by his death, his shed blood and suffering. We can make our thoughts captive to God’s mercy and forgiveness for ourselves and others.
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