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Staff A three-hour North Battleford city council meeting Monday has a number of stories appearing in our pages as councillors struggle with higher level government budget fallout. See John Cairns’ coverage of some of the latest issues inside, as well as his look at goings on in the Legislature this week.

Columnist Brian Zinchuk is dealing

with parenting in the age of social media.

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Construction of the new Saskatchewan Hospital is in the news again. See coverage of an update event on Pages 10 and 11.

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The relatively new staple to the Battlefords’ community schedule, the annual Taste of Culture, once again graced the Western Development Museum. The two-day event commenced Friday morning with a citizenship ceremony of 28 new Canadians. Getting into the spirit of representing their culture were the ladies at the Hungarian food booth, who sported traditional garb. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

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Rough reception for Chamber at council

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce went to City Council Monday to make their views known on the revisions to the city budget.

Instead, Chamber president Warren Williams got an earful in return from councillors about the province’s decision to take away payments in lieu to the city.

Williams, along with other Chamber representatives including executive director Linda Machniak and past president Jay Bottomley, was making the Chamber’s views known following the approval of budget revisions at the last council meeting. Those revisions included a further three per cent tax increase on top of the other increases approved in December and January.

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had sent a letter, dated May 5, to Mayor Ryan Bater and members of council expressing concern about the tax burden.

“The Chamber of Commerce agrees the provision of necessary services is one key factor for a community to flourish and taxes must be levied to support these services,” the letter stated. “However, we do not agree with an increase in taxation as a practice to shift and download the burden of taxation to local residents and businesses to solve the current financial challenge.”

On Monday, Williams acknowledged this is a familiar message the Chamber has delivered.

“We sound like a broken record here. We come up here and we’re always saying ‘no new taxes, no new taxes, no new taxes,’” said Williams.

“That’s not our message today.”

His message, he said, was to “try to find a way to hold the line on additional taxes.”

Williams used the analogy of a business having to deal with rising costs.

“It’s difficult to just keep raising the prices and stay competitive in the market. And in the market we’re talking about here is the economic market of encouraging people to move to the Battlefords, and encouraging businesses to move to the Battlefords.”

Williams expressed concern North Battleford was “pricing ourselves out of the economic market” by doing that.

But members of council made it known they believed a different level of government deserved to be on the receiving end of the Chamber’s complaints.

Councillor Greg Lightfoot asked Williams if the Battlefords Chamber had sent a letter to the province

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10:35 a.m. - Report of theft from a vehicle on the Borden Cres., items stolen include: iPad and microphones.

12:05 p.m. - Complaint of theft of wallet overnight from a vehicle, a Ford F-150 Super cab had a window smashed in order to gain access into vehicle.

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8:56 a.m. - Report of theft of a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk grey in color, stolen from the 1200 block of 108th Street, inside the vehicle was a 2016 macbook.

11:42 a.m. - Report of garage broken into on the 1200 block of 113th Street, nothing was taken.

5:09 p.m. - Report of theft from an eastside business, Listerine was stolen, suspect located in the field nearby, arrested and charged.

10:48 p.m. - Report of theft of car from the 1900 block of St. Laurent Dr., vehicle described as a 1984 Buick LeSabre, blue in color, SK plate 110KNL May 7

10:30 a.m. - Report of shed broken into sometime overnight on the 1200 block of 107th Street, items stolen included two long boards and two bikes. Fence and pad lock were broken in order to gain entry.

8:19 p.m. - Report of theft of vehicle from a southern reserve, vehicle described as a 2007 silver Dodge Charger.

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about the provincial tax increases.

Williams admitted they had not. “Our primary area of advocacy is the local government,” he said.

Williams went on to mention that of cities around the province, the local tax increase was among the highest.

“We think the numbers that we’re showing here put the city of North Battleford near the top of the list. I’m not sure that’s where we want to be.”

That prompted an immediate response from Councillor Len Taylor.

“There’s another list we’re near the top of,” said Taylor. “That’s of ‘cities affected by the government’s stealing money from our SaskPower and SaskEnergy funds.’ We had a contract with the Crown corporations, and that contract was broken unilaterally and our right to sue was taken away from us.”

As for the budget impact, Taylor said only four or five other municipalities, out of 109 communities, are affected more than North Battleford. “Most of them have not been affected as bad as the city of North Battleford has.”

“And we need your help, the provincial Chamber’s help, to recognize that the province took money away from us that had been pre-

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce president Warren Williams made a presentation to council about the city’s budget revision. But he got an earful in return from Councillor Len Taylor, who roasted the province for taking away payments-in-lieu from SaskPower and SaskEnergy. Photos by John Cairns

viously budgeted, worked on by our professional staff, and hours spent around this table with the Chamber and others, trying to find ways to balance our approach to the community.”

In his remarks, Mayor Bater posed a question to Williams asking “what would a business do” if a business had a contract and

the second business unilaterally decided to ignore it.

“You’d probably seek to see those contracts fulfilled,” Bater offered. “As Councillor Taylor pointed out, we don’t have that option. Because we’re not a business, we’re a civic government. And our legal rights have been taken from us.”

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Should the energy sector trust Canadians?

Many Canadians are hypocrites: they want to have their energy cake and burn it, too

By Bill Whitelaw A prevailing question is bouncing around the country: Should Canadians trust the energy sector?

It preoccupies a fair number of people, including academics and politicians. Many are intent on doing good by creating new ways of thinking through some of the country’s complex energy challenges.

Creating trust is a cornerstone of this thinking.

But trust must travel along a two-way street.

So why is no one asking the obvious corollary question: Should the energy sector trust Canadians?

The question is more than simply rhetorical. After all, trust doesn’t travel well along the bumpy highway of hypocrisy. It seems increasingly obvious that most Canadians want to have their energy cake and burn it, too. Many Canadians just don’t seem to want to do the intellectual heavy lifting when it comes to the tough conversations and choices that define energy production, transportation and consumption.

The complexity of our energy dynamic is daunting. In the complicated confluence of the fossil fuel sector’s maturing and the rise of new alternatives, we have done a terrible job of sorting things out.

Energy suppliers exist because energy consumers exist. And yet people decry basic market-driven realities in which production and consumption move in lockstep.

Now, the average Canadian would be puzzled by the assertion they don’t deserve the trust of the people and companies producing the energy that lubricates the cogs and gears of their lives.

After all, people pay for gasoline, airline tickets and home heating bills, and daily buy multitudes of products created from refined petroleum.

So what more do energy companies want?

To be trusted the same way people trust other sectors and companies that supply other staples of their lives, such as education and health care.

That doesn’t mean people should stop voicing concerns or pushing for improved environmental performance. It does mean they should be more knowledgeable about what’s already being done and pushing from that perspective.

Perhaps then the voices will take on a different, more constructive, tenor.

But the reality is that the everyday Canadian is energy apathetic and the consequence is problematic.

Many people, through ignorance and complacency, have had their perspectives hijacked by the special interest and activist voices that oppose all things energy.

Many ordinary citizens have become the unintentional puppets of small interest groups opposing energy development and the processes by which society makes energy policy and regulation.

These groups have co-opted the Canadian unconsciousness and put their voice to it. Unfortunately, it may not be what Canadians would say should they

reflect on their role as energy consumers.

But it’s why their trustworthiness is suspect.

They spend so little time in reflection that the energy sector can’t really know what’s on their customers’ minds.

Surveys tell that the majority doesn’t actively oppose energy development. But what surveys don’t reveal is what Canadians actually know about energy’s tough choices.

Canadians think so little about their role in the energy systems matrix they may actually come to accept the views of the strident opposition as their own opinion on why the energy sector needs to shut down.

Trust is slippery and elusive. It’s often contingent and contextual, and must be consistently earned in a relationship of give and take.

Do Canadians have a right to demand energy producers do better and more to earn their trust? Absolutely. And most energy sector folks would agree they haven’t done the best job in earning that trust.

Conversely, energy producers and transporters have the right to ask their customers to think about their consumption needs and behaviours and the sometimes difficult decisions required to evolve our energy systems. In other words, to think their own

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But will Canadians step up? It would be nice to think they will and bring some balance to our energy dialogues.

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Now we’ve got a 13-year-old, on Facebook Number one daughter, Katrina, showed me a new icon she had just installed on her iPad. It had a lower case f surrounded by a blue box.

Oh boy.

Katrina had just had her 13th birthday a few days previous, and she reminded me that I said she couldn’t have Facebook until she reached their minimum age, 13.

In other cultures, you become an adult. In ours, you can join Facebook.

Katrina had also worked very hard over the weekend, cutting grass and scrubbing various vehicles with gusto.

Maybe she was killing the always useful, “We don’t reward bad behaviour” tactic. All right, it was time to give in.

We had some missteps with her first encounter with social media, Instagram, and that resulted in her account being wiped and creating a new account later. But she seems to have found her groove with that. As for Snapchat, my response remains, “Hell no! That’s designed specifically so parents don’t know what’s going on.”

It’s a non-starter.

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Only friend people you know in real life. I also get full access when I so choose, and keep your privacy settings high.

A few minutes later I returned to find Katrina and Spencer laughing uproariously at the photos they had found I had posted over the years. I don’t know if I had ever heard her laugh so hard or obnoxiously in my life.

They particularly found a picture I took a couple years ago amusing. I had spent the day sanding paint while

STC rally planned for Friday

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Supporters of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company plan to be out in full force in front of MLA Herb Cox’s office Friday.

A rally is planned during the noon hour, between 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m., to protest the cut to STC. The rally is being organized by the North Battleford Save STC chapter, and a large turnout is expected.

The North Battleford bus depot has been hit hard by the news from the provincial budget that Saskatchewan Transportation Company is being wound down by the province.

Ann Galay, manager of the bus depot, was before North Battleford city council Monday night to provide details of the impact to her operation as well as to ridership.

She also noted the impact the loss of service will have on seniors and those needing wheelchair-acces-

sible travel. She noted the particular impact on those having to go to Saskatoon for appointments for radiation, chemo or dialysis.

“I have had some seniors come into the bus depot and they are almost in tears because they don’t know what they are going to do when this is done,” said Galay.

Galay also pointed to the impact on freight charges. She noted right now STC and Greyhound have an agreement that freight charges within the province will be pretty close to the same amount, but once STC is gone there is nothing keeping Greyhound prices as low, she said.

The impact to jobs is also being felt. In North Battleford the bus depot had to lay off both employees except for a few hours a week.

The delegation received a receptive audience at council. Several members of council pledged they

would be at the rally Friday.

“This is an important service in Saskatchewan,” said Councillor Len Taylor, who asked what kind of communication the bus depot received from the province.

Galay noted they hadn’t gotten notice. On the day of the budget, bus drivers received sealed envelopes saying the buses would be shut down for 24 hours, but no reasons were given.

“Everyone had no idea,” said Galay. It turned out the reason was because STC didn’t want their drivers on the road when they found out they were losing their jobs.

Galay confirmed to Taylor that STC made up over half the income at the bus depot. The bus depot would stay on because the building is rented by Greyhound. But Galay said she and her husband would likely have to look for other jobs because the income “isn’t enough to keep us

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Councillor Kent Lindgren was concerned about the impact on health clients who needed to get to and from appointments.

“What’s happening here is really putting people’s health at risk,” he said.

Councillor Kelli Hawtin was concerned about the impact to those currently using the $69 bus pass to get to medical appointments in Saskatoon, and also about the loss of service to rural areas.

shirtless, and I was covered in dark dust from top to bottom. I did one of those selfies in the mirror that is apparently the “in” thing with younger, attractive women, except that my extra 50 pounds made my belly look like a dirt-covered basketball. I commented, “As an answer to all those duck face cheesecake selfies, this is a hard workin’ man selfie. Spent the day sanding the entire deck after I painted the garage door. I look like I came off the 4020 after a day of harrowing.”

I guess there’s a new rule: don’t post anything you don’t want your daughter or son to see, either. That includes years later.

It’s difficult to escape the social media world when raising kids now. I’ve had Facebook for something like 10 years now, and since I’ve worked at home for nearly all those years, it’s often been one of my few social outlets. It’s allowed me to remain somewhat sane as a social human being.

For Katrina’s cadet squadron, the unit’s Facebook page is its primary method of disseminating information, and it works very well. When I was an officer from 2001-2008, we could never assume that every family had something as simple as email. Today, internet and smartphones are so prevalent that one might think the world revolved around them.

Facebook’s recently added live streaming feature had a huge impact on how I gather news. Working for an industry newspaper, two hours away from Regina, I was often overlooked when it came to the daily goings on in the capital, some of which had a direct impact on my beat. But now there’s much less need to attend a scrum in Regina, as I can watch them live on several different streams. I can’t ask a question this way, but for many of these items, the obvious questions are already asked by those present. Additionally, I can often watch a whole, unedited press conference, pulling out the things I need that others might edit out.

I’m sure we’re going to have our trials and tribulations along the way with a teenager on social media. But what isn’t a trial or tribulation with a teenager in the first place? She’ll make mistakes, we’ll make mistakes. But we’ll learn from them. No matter what, we can’t pretend it doesn’t exist.

That also means, for the parents, our kids are in the audience, too. Oh happy day.

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Battlefords and area issues prominent at legislature Monday, May 1 saw a heavy focus in the legislature on issues of importance to the Battlefords and area.

The carbon tax, mental health, and municipal funding were all issues that came up which were of importance to locals, and to their representatives.

It was Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Larry Doke who spoke on one of those issues Monday, as he presented a petition from residents opposed to the federal government’s decision to impose a carbon tax. His remarks were recorded in Hansard.

The Speaker: — I recognize the member from Cut Knife-Turtleford.

Mr. Doke: — Thank

you, Mr. Speaker. I’m pleased to rise today to present a petition from the citizens who are opposed to the federal government’s decision to impose a carbon tax on the province of Saskatchewan. I’d like to read the prayer: We, in the prayer that reads as follows, respectfully request that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan take the following action: to cause the Government of Saskatchewan to take the necessary steps to stop the federal government from imposing a carbon tax on the province.

Mr. Speaker, this petition is signed by the citizens of Shellbrook, Leask, Canwood, Big River. I do

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Later on in member’s statements, Battlefords MLA Herb Cox spoke about a topic of particular importance to his own constituency: Mental Health Week.

Mr. Cox: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, May 1st to May 7th has been proclaimed as Mental Health Week. Mr.

Speaker, we know that one in five people in Saskatchewan are directly affected by mental health issues.

But we also know that indirectly it affects many more, including, Mr. Speaker, in this Chamber. We too are all affected in some way by mental health issues.

Mr. Speaker, while progress has been made in recent years when it

comes to mental health care, we can do more and we will do more. Work in our government is ongoing to address the recommendations in the mental health and addictions action plan. In 2016-17, more than 35 recommendations and recommended actions were being addressed by the Ministry of Health and partner ministries.

Our government was also pleased to sign a health care agreement with the federal government that will see Saskatchewan receive $150 million for mental health care over the next 10 years. This funding is significant and every dollar will be put towards programs to improve mental health care in every corner of this province.

We will also be celebrating a construction milestone at the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford on Friday, May the 5th. Sask Hospital North Battleford is now 50 per cent complete, is on budget, and is on track to be completed in 2018. And that completion date has been a long-awaited day in the Battlefords.

During this important week, Mr. Speaker, I want to remind my colleagues that we all have a responsibility to raise awareness of mental health illness and to work to reduce the discrimination and stigma associated with mental health. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

It was on to Question Period. One of the items that came up was, once again, the whole issue of cuts of SaskPower and SaskEnergy payments in lieu to municipalities.

Prince Albert Northcote MLA Nicole Rancourt took on Minister of Government Relations Donna Harpauer on that issue. North Battleford was mentioned during that exchange, as recorded in Hansard.

Ms. Rancourt: — Mr. Speaker, the only thing worse than the Sask Party cuts are the ways they’re tying the hands of our cities, towns, and villages from standing up for the Saskatchewan people and themselves. The Government Relations minister says, no one has concerns.

Well, Mr. Speaker, SUMA [Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association] couldn’t be much more clear. The Sask Party’s legislation cancels all contracts for payments-inlieu to 109 hometowns, allows the province to redirect millions to themselves instead, and prevents towns and cities from defending these contracts in court. Mr. Speaker, SUMA remains deeply concerned about what is being lost through Bill 64 and about what seems to be an intentional lack of clarity from the minister. Is the minister intentionally confusing the issue, or does she actually not understand this drastic

cut?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Government Relations.

Hon. Ms. Harpauer: — Mr. Speaker, it is the member opposite and actually in some of SUMA’s communication that’s confusing the issue. There is not 109 contracts; 109 contracts do not exist. There is nine contracts with SaskEnergy and 10 with SaskPower.

In fact, the city of Saskatoon does not have a contract for grants-in-lieu for SaskPower. It was a letter of intent. That’s it.

There is no contract there.

For the city of North Battleford, it’s a board minute.

It’s a board decision. So all together between both Crowns, there’s 19 contracts. Most of them have language around termination. So, Mr. Speaker, when they keep saying there’s 109 contracts, that’s simply not true.

As far as clarification, I have an email from the executive director for SUMA. And it says, and I quote: The minister’s letter is very clear and most helpful for our members to gain a better understanding of the impact the budget announcements will have on their operations. The level of detail and clarity in this letter is exactly what we’re looking for, and our minister hit the mark.

That’s SUMA, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker: — I recognize the member from Prince Albert Northcote.

Ms. Rancourt: — It’s the Sask Party government that blew through an economic boom, and now they’re making municipalities and Saskatchewan people pay for the Sask Party’s mismanagement, scandal, and waste.

Mr. Speaker, that Sask Party is using their own current budget shortfalls to permanently take these revenues from cities, towns, and villages.

The provincial government clearly made cuts in this budget that they don’t fully understand.

Will the minister start listening to municipalities and scrap Bill 64?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Government Relations.

Hon. Ms. Harpauer: — It’s ironic, Mr. Speaker, that that member opposite talks about how we blew through the money. Do you know who got more money and increases year over year over year for eight years? Municipalities, Mr. Speaker. Municipalities had no clue under the members opposite what their funding would be from year to year.

Mr. Speaker, for eight consecutive years we have increased funding to municipalities, not just in revenue sharing, Mr. Speaker, but in infrastructure funding.

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City still dealing with Sask. budget fallout

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Even after revising their 2017 budget, North Battleford City officials were still fuming Monday over the loss of payments in lieu from SaskPower and SaskEnergy.

City representatives said they would be heading to Regina on Tuesday for meetings with colleagues from other cities that have been affected.

The point of the meeting, according to Mayor Ryan Bater, is to “clear the water and to try and find some answers.”

At Monday night’s meeting, discussion centred on two pieces of correspondence the City had received. One was a letter from the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce who gave their response to the City’s budget revisions.

The other was correspondence from government relations minister Donna Harpauer on the cuts to payments-in-lieu.

According to correspondence from the minister: beginning April 1, 2017, SaskPower will not be making a “payment in lieu of taxes” to 13 cities. The amount of this payment is not separately disclosed on a customer’s SaskPower bill as it is embedded in SaskPower’s rates; Beginning April 1, SaskEnergy will not be making a “municipal payment” to 15 cities and 94 towns. In the case of SaskEnergy, this charge for a payment in lieu is separately disclosed on a

customer’s bill as a “municipal payment”; Finally, SaskPower collects a municipal surcharge on its customers’ bills which is separately disclosed on the bill under “surcharges and taxes.”

According to the minister, this payment is not affected by any 2017-18 budget decisions and will continue to be paid.

As for the amounts specific to North Battleford for the previous year 201617, the SaskPower payment in lieu of $762,083.79 is being discontinued and the SaskEnergy municipal payment of $391,133 is being discontinued.

The SaskPower municipal surcharge payment of $1,602,151.07 will remain for 2017-18.

The City will retain partial payments of the SaskPower and SaskEnergy payments, however, due to the 30 per cent cap on reductions.

The correspondence from the minister was intended to clarify decisions made in the provincial budget and its impact on communities. But City officials appeared more confused than ever in receiving the letter Monday night.

“Unfortunately for me, it creates more questions,” said Mayor Ryan Bater.

Bater said the letter has been forwarded to colleagues at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association. City officials have also forwarded the letter to MLA Herb Cox, seeking more clarification.

City manager Jim Puffalt said other cities were

“in the same boat” as far as trying to figure out what it all meant.

“The bottom line is money has been taken away that shouldn’t,” said Puffalt. He added they hoped to get some answers in their meetings in Regina.

In general, an extensive amount of Monday’s meeting saw councillors speaking at length about the provincial budget, as well as the City’s response to it.

The three per cent “downloading levy” that was part of the budget revisions approved at the last meeting came up for discussion again Monday night.

That increase would cover $400,000 of the roughly $1.4 million shortfall created in the wake of the provincial budget.

At Monday’s meeting Councillor Kelli Hawtin expressed unease with the decision to increase taxes another three per cent, without knowing full details of what the alternative would be if they didn’t raise taxes.

She noted that city manager Jim Puffalt had made the point that extra taxation was needed, otherwise there would be a big impact on service delivery.

“Perhaps we should know what that would look like,” said Hawtin.

She noted other communities had seen options presented of what a zero per cent increase would look like. Saskatoon had extensive public consultations about what services they didn’t want to see cut.

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“This community has been my life; I was born here at Notre Dame Hospital, as it was called then, I grew up here, met and married my husband here and raised our five children here. This is my community and I wanted to do my little bit to help … and I think others should too,” stated Macdonald when she presented her cheque for $1,000 to BUH Foundation. “We need to keep Colin from Lakeland HQ recommends CakeLove: How to Bake Cakes from Scratch by Warren Brown.

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Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has also been pleased to receive a donation of $1,000 from the Meota Lakeshore Lions Club for the radiothon.

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In news that comes as little surprise, the new amalgamated provincial health authority will be headquartered in Saskatoon.

The announcement was made Monday by provincial health minister Jim Reiter and rural and remote health minister Greg Ottenbreit.

There had been talk of other locations, including Prince Albert, as a potential headquarters. But Saskatoon was thought to be the leading contender because of its central location.

“Saskatoon will be the

location of the head office because it is more centrally located in the province, is close to the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, and will be in close proximity to the new Children’s Hospital,” Reiter said.

When it begins operations later this year, the name of the new provincial organization will be ‘Saskatchewan Health Authority’.

While the headquarters will be in Saskatoon, other jobs will be located throughout the province.

The government plans to establish a “distributed executive leadership model”

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Sask Hospital build now 60 per cent done

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Visitors could see with their own eyes the considerable construction progress at the new Saskatchewan Hospital and integrated correctional facility in North Battleford.

What was an empty lot back in September of 2015 has since been transformed into a massive structure that, according to officials, is now 60 percent of the way complete.

The work has been proceeding in phases, allowing supervisors to manage work flows and the schedule so the building is finished on time.

The building structure itself is now up, having been finished during the winter months, according to Scott Worthing, site manager of the build for Graham Construction.

Construction has since progressed through the exterior envelope and interior framing.

All the interior is now framed out, said Worthing, and very quickly they will be moving into the finishing stages where they would start to paint walls and do millwork.

Worthing expressed total confidence that the project will be completed on time in 2018.

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The new 284-bed facility is being built by the consortium Access Prairies Partnership as a design-build-financemaintain public-private partnership. The new psychiatric hospital and integrated correctional facility is estimated to cost $407 million.

The Access Prairies Partnership consortium includes Graham Design Builders LP, Carillion Canada Inc., Gracorp Capital Advisors LP, Carillion

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The progress of the build was celebrated Friday at a public event at the site of the hospital. It was one of several events marking Mental Health Week in the Battlefords.

At the site, visitors were led on tours of the new hospital building to get a glimpse of the work that has gone on.

The media got its own first-hand look inside during a morning tour. While one got a sense of what it will be like in the interior of the building, there is still plenty of work ahead

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Ceremonies marked the progress of the Saskatchewan Hospital/integrated correctional facility build on Friday at the new hospital site. At that progress celebration were: Bruce Dickinson, PPP Asset Management, Carillion Canada, Bonnie O’Grady, Chair, Prairie North Health Region, Derek Miller, Project Lead, Prairie North Health Region (podium), Joel Dynna, Area Manager G & C Asphalt, and Corinne Delainey, Fundraising Lead, Sask. Hospital New Beginnings Campaign. Left, Herb Cox, MLA for the Battlefords, was on hand to bring greetings at the event. Photos by John Cairns

to be done.

The first area of the building people had a chance to see was the new gymnasium area that was planned. Right now, patients at the current hospital utilize a gym that is shared with the detention centre. This gymnasium would be their own space, complete with some weight rooms, cardio areas, and basketball nets.

An outdoor basketball area is planned as well.

The cafeteria area was also shown, designed as a “bright, airy environment” for staff and clients to be able to access during the day.

On the prairie-view side of the facility to the north is the main entrance

area.

An important feature of note to the entrance area is the amount of natural light coming in through the windows, designed to conserve energy as well as encourage a warm and inviting atmosphere for patients and visitors.

“Walking in and walking out you’re going to feel the warmth of the sunlight coming in,” said Worthing. “As you walk in, the temperature of the building’s going to be a warm place, somewhere where you feel happy and feel good about being there.”

The patient alcove area was also featured in the tour. This is an area where patients can sit in the sun or speak with a phycholo-

gist or counsellor. Worthing likens it to Starbucks, a place where people could go to talk and decompress.

Once again, natural lighting was an important feature of the area.

What Worthing describes as the “largest transformational change” the patients will experience is the bedrooms.

Right now, the patients are double, triple or quadruple-bunked in a room in the old facility. But at the new hospital patients will have a private bedroom to themselves.

They also share a washroom with one other person at the new hospital, whereas before there was one washroom per 30 people.

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Sask Hospital progress Top, progress from the exterior.

Middle, inside the building: St. site manager Scott Worthing shows the new gymnasium area of the hospital. Bottom, the therapy area. Photos by John Cairns

Continued from Page 10 While it was a hot May morning outdoors, it was notably cool and comfortable for those touring inside the structure, with good design and insulation credited.

For those working on the construction project, knowing the positive impact the finished hospital will have for patients moving in makes them feel particularly good.

“It makes us feel we have a purpose here,” said Worthing, who added “this isn’t just a pay cheque that each of us are collecting on the project.”

“That person’s going to have a better life because of what we’re doing here, so that gives you a sense of meaning in your job.”

As for the project itself, it continues to be a massive effort, as construction went on even with visitors on the site that day.

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“Obviously, with 500 people it’s going to be a very busy place and we‘re very excited to get everything done this first season of the year,” said Worthing.

He said one of the big priorities will be to complete the “civil” work this year – that includes building a kilometer of road, as well as a kilometer of walking trails and 1000 meters of concrete.

So far, the weather has cooperated, allowing them to get an early jump on the work that needs to be done.

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But the general sense is “there is excitement. They can’t wait to get in here,” said Shynkaruk.

“There’s going to be so many new things for them to do. There’s going to be things that we’re bringing over from the old building to the new building. But ,” she added, “there’s lots of anticipation and lots of excitement.”

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Wiffle weekend proving to be a smash hit

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

With only one other wiffle ball tournament in the entire province of Saskatchewan, the organizers of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Battlefords Wiffle Weekend are filling the need for those who want to be involved in a fundraising tournament.

“There’s one other tournament in Martensville and they have a lengthy waiting list for people who want to take part in it,” Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Battlefords program coordinator Renee Sperling said.

“Slo-pitch is a big deal here in the Battlefords so we wanted to do something here locally as a fundraising event that would be a good tune-up for that season, without having to worry about the weather.”

For the second year in a

row, Big Brothers and Big Sisters hosted the event at the Battleford Arena, which saw six teams battling it out over the course of Saturday and Sunday.

“The weather’s usually pretty unpredictable at this time of year,” Sperling said. “You never know when it’s going to rain or snow around here.

“We’ve had it inside for the last two years and it’s turned out to be a pretty good fit, especially on Sunday when the rain came through.”

The final totals from this year’s tournament were still be tabulated as of press time, but Sperling expected the final funds to be somewhere between $5,000 and $6,000.

“That’s double what we raised at last year’s tournament, so we’re pretty excited about that,” Sperling said.

“The event’s getting

bigger and better each year with more people coming out to play for the first time and to see what’s going on at the arena. There were a few people who had no idea what wiffle ball was, but now after seeing it they are interested in getting a team together for next year’s tournament.”

The funds raised over the weekend will go towards helping to offset the costs for programs that the Big Brothers and Big Sisters are involved with.

“We offer swim passes and field house passes along with other activities in the community, so will put some of the money towards that to allow families to access those facilities,” Sperling said.

“We’ll also use the money for school programs and programs with other youth organizations in the city. We’re looking at having a learn to skate-

Players were swinging for the fences at the Battleford Arena this weekend during the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Battlefords second annual Wiffle Weekend tournament. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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Continued from Page 7 “I’m just wondering if we’re missing that piece.

For myself, I am missing that. I can’t quite get onside with this three per cent increase. I know we need it, but I need to know what we’re not cutting.”

Councillor Len Taylor said he understood where Councillor Hawtin is coming from, but added that in his conversations with

people, “it’s been the other way round.”

They want more potholes filled, more community safety officers on the street, more police downtown, want their streets cleaned, and so on, he said.

“I’m getting very little feedback at all about all the news reports about having to increase taxes again,” said Taylor.

He also believed any way of trying to find another $400,000 out of services would be a signifi-

cant cost.

“We could look at every department and what a $400,000 reduction in that

department means and that would scare the living daylights out of most people,” said Taylor.

Battlefords issues Continued from Page 6 for a stadium here in Regina, for bridges in Saskatoon, and the list goes on and on and on and on.

So that member opposite, to stand up when she represents a party that, when in government, there

was tax revolts around this province, that is just too special and I will not be taking any, any direction from her whatsoever.

The exchange between Rancourt and Harpauer resumed in question period the next day, Tuesday.

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By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

The North Battleford Beavers find themselves in a bit of a hole to start off the 2017 Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League campaign.

The reigning provincial Midget AA Tier 1 title holders dropped their first four games of the season over the weekend, as they travelled on the road to face the White Butte Broncos of Balgonie and the defending SPBL champion Moose Jaw Canucks.

“Going up against those two teams after only have a couple of practices on the field wasn’t quite enough,” Beavers coach Bert Benoit said.

“We’re a pretty young group here in this league and the guys tried their best in all four games. I think we just need a little more practice before we’re up there with top teams in the league.”

The Beavers opened up the season against the Broncos Saturday, where they came out on the losing ends of 9-4 and 7-6 affairs.

“The guys had a couple of nice rallies in both games and they were pretty fired up about putting up a few runs in back to back innings,” Benoit said.

“We kept up with the Broncos, so we were happy about how the guys played in those two games.”

Sunday’s trip to Moose Jaw was not quite as enjoyable as the first half of their weekend slate of games, as they suffered 16-1 and 10-0 losses.

“Those games weren’t very pretty,” Benoit said.

“A huge difference in that matchup comes from the fact that we have only three guys returning on the

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North Battleford Beavers catcher Brett Taylor tagged out Kurtis MacDonald of the Moose Jaw Canucks at home plate Sunday afternoon at Ross Wells Park in Moose Jaw. Photo Courtesy of Marc Smith/Discover Moose Jaw

team, and Moose Jaw has seven to nine players that are back from last year, so they might be the strongest team in the league.

“In the second game we played them, they held back some of their older guys and played a lot of their younger players. We were able to hang right with them until the last couple of innings when they started to pull away.”

As the team reconvened for practice Tuesday night, Benoit and the rest of the coaching staff were ready to work on the basics with their young squad.

“Pitching and hitting is our major focus at the moment,” Benoit said. “We’re going to be throwing a lot more curveballs and changeups, as the younger guys aren’t exposed as much to using those pitches when they are starting out and pitches like the curveball are used quite a lot in the midget ranks.

“The same goes for hitting as the guys aren’t used to trying hit the curveball.

Once we get used to throwing and hitting the different pitches, we’ll be in better shape.”

The Beavers will be back on the road Saturday, as they’ll visit the Lumsden Cubs for a doubleheader.

They will remain in Lumsden Sunday afternoon for a third game against the Cubs and a neutral site contest with the Canucks.

“Originally we were scheduled to go to Humboldt for a doubleheader against the Dodgers, but they have dropped out of the league,” Benoit said.

“Lumsden has a pretty strong team this year. We beat them in the semifinal at the provincials, but they have a lot of veterans coming back from that team and I expect them to be right up there with Moose Jaw in the standings.”

The Beavers will make their debut at Beaver Lions Stadium Saturday, May 20 for a pair of games with the Regina White Sox. “The entire team’s pretty pumped up about having a game on their home diamond again soon,” Benoit said.

“We’re focussed on this weekend and having some good results away from home, but there’s always that extra bit of excitement when the team gets to play in front of their family and friends.

They will then host the Weyburn Beavers for a doubleheader Sunday, May 21.

That will mark the start of a homestand that will last until June 10, which will see the Regina Blue Jays, Regina Pacers and the Canucks come to town.

The Beavers are also competing in a Saskatoon tournament in early June with other SPBL teams.

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Broadview Buffaloes inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame Submitted by Jane Shury

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Association are proud to announce the selection of the 1936-1938 Broadview Buffaloes into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Team Category, on Saturday, August 19, 2017, in Battleford, Saskatchewan.

This was a very unique, powerhouse baseball team in Saskatchewan that research indicates as the first fully integrated team in Western Canada and perhaps Canada, which took place 10 years before Jackie Robinson burst onto the major league scene.

The team started as an all white team in 1934 known as the Broadview Red Sox, then played exhibition and tournament games through 1935. In 1936, they began importing African Americans from south of the border who played with the team until 1938.

In 1936, the beefed up Red Sox won three major

tournaments. In June, they won the Broadview Annual Sports Day Tournament by blanking the Moose Jaw Athletics 5-0.

On Canada Day, the Red Sox took home the Moosomin Dominion Day Tournament the Broadview Red Sox defeated a team from Virden, Manitoba 9-3. They would also win a tournament in Yorkton later in July with an 8-4 win over the host team.

Also that year, the Red Sox downed the famous House of David Barnstormers from Benton Harbor, Michigan during a game played in Indian Head.

The following year, the team changed their name to the Buffaloes and joined the elite Saskatchewan Southern League, which they won with an 8-1 record.

They also picked up tournament wins that year at events in Grenfell, LaFleche, Broadview, Lemeberg and Regina.

By 1938, the Buffaloes were making a name for

themselves outside of Saskatchewan, as the Winnipeg Free Press mentioned them as a team to watch at an event in Moosomin.

They finished in third place that weekend, but would win tournaments in Broadview, Watson and Norquay.

During the season, they picked up a win over the minor league San Antonio Missions, who were the Single A affiliate of the St. Louis Browns of the American League.

They also won the Southern League pennant for a second straight season before disbanding.

Some of the prominent local players on the team were Bus Conn, Chris Edwards, Roy Scheppert, Dick Webb, Harold Horeak, Mack Sinclair and Kitchie Bates.

Among the African American players were Jimmy Miller, Gene Bremer, Lionel Decuir, Red Boguille, George Alexander and Sonny Harris.

All members of this team are deceased.

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Radisson Seniors’ 71 Club invited Borden and Maymont club members to dinner and entertainment on Thursday, May 4, when over 70 enjoyed a cold plate supper with salads and delicious desserts with ice cream. Entertaining was Russ Fountain, who played guitar and sang many familiar country and western tunes. The tables were decorated with vases of yellow roses and baby’s breath and, along with quite a few plants and other prizes, were given away as door prizes. Readings were done by Louise Clark who told the story of the Potato Family and Louise Cochran who told a few humorous tales and jokes.

The present executive of Radisson Club is President Donna Ridgewell, Treasurer Wendy Smith and Secretary Phyliss Domashovitz. They presented the past executive, Louise and Clayton Clark, with a bouquet of roses and an engraved jewelry case. They also presented a gift to Louise and Don Cochran for their many years of service to the club. The club holds its business meetings the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m., birthday lunch the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. and

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Upcoming on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14th, is the Borden and District Lions Mother’s Day Brunch in the Borden Community Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the proceeds going to diabetes research.

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The door prize of a potted plant went to Audrey Baker of Borden.

Savannah Sutherland, who competed in a track and field meet in Regina over the weekend placed first in 100 M dash and 200 M dash in her age

group (13 and 14), then in the 18 and under 4 x 4 relay team, placed first, shattering the time that had held for 47 years.

The Borden and District Farmers Market got under way for the season on Friday, May 5, in the Borden Fire Hall from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (vendors have to stay until 4 p.m.) The United Church is again selling

burgers and hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and they sold out last Friday. Vendors having tables were Nicole Tracksell, Eileen Petrun and Natalie Gramiak with baking, Rita and Bill Shukin with Connie and Deryl Kinaken with grains, baking, jams, jellies and much more, Karen Kerr with baking and jams and jellies and Proctors Honey.

Next week there will also be Donna Ridgewell with her jewelry and possibly one more if we can find the space.

The Borden Dance Club held their final recital for the season April 30 in the Borden Community Centre with the hall full to watch the youngsters and teens show what they have learned during the year under the instructors Miss Cassidy and Miss Kenzie.

Many of the dancers had performed at the Watrous and Aberdeen Dance Competition and their marks are in brackets after their name. Solos were performed by: Acro – Jasmyn Elgersma (gold at both); Jazz – Abby Braun (silver at Aberdeen); Jazz – Sydney Schmidt (silver at Aberdeen); Musical Theatre – Ava Giesbrecht (silver at both); Lyrical – Savannah Sutherland (bronze at Aberdeen); Ballet – Julia Siebert (gold atWatrous, bronze at Aberdeen); Acro

– Cheyanne Roth (gold at Watrous, silver at Aberdeen). Acro class demonstrated their gymnastics.

Senior ballet of Savannah, Danika and Julia S (received 90 per cent gold mark – highest in ballet and $150). Tap 1, with 11 dancers and helpers Katelyn and Sydney, danced to Chantilly Lace. The Tiny Tots, eight dancers with Sydney and Julia helpers, were really cute dancing to Twinkle Twinkle. Hip Hop Juniors Ava, Hunter, Jasmyn and Taylor chose Rock the Disco to dance to (silver at Aberdeen and $100 for most promising Jr Hip Hop). Ballet 2 girls Grace, Brielle, Alex, Rachel H and Madison (silver at Watrous and Aberdeen) danced to Butterflies of the Nutcracker. In Jazz Senior, Abi, Kirsten and Danika danced to Acapella (silver at Aberdeen). Tap 3, Julia, Sydney, Ava, Cheyanne, Hannah and Katelyn, danced to Bom Bom (gold at Watrous and Aberdeen).

Musical Theatre group of Kirsten, Rachel S, Brea, Danika, Sydney and Ava (gold at Watrous and silver at Aberdeen). Jazz 2 – Brielle, Alex, Rachel H, Jasmyn, Madison and Taylor (silver at Aberdeen). Kaitlyn and Justin Worona had a Musical Theatre Duet – I Can Do Without You (gold Continued on Page 21 17052MS1

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Above left, Tap 1 dancers at the Borden Dance Club recital April 30. Above right, the past executive of Radisson ‘71 Club receiving gifts for years of service, Clayton and Louise Clark and Louise and Don Cochran. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

Borden/Radisson News Continued from Page 20 at Watrous and silver at Aberdeen). The 11 dancers in Jazz 1 danced to Jail House Rock. Tap 2

featured Jasmyn, Grace, Brielle, Taylor and Rachel H (gold at Aberdeen). Hip Hop Senior girls danced to Temperature (silver at Aberdeen). Ballet 1, the 11 dancers with helper

Julia, danced to Let it Go. Jazz 3 with Julia, Sydney, Ava, Cheyanne, Hannah, Katelyn and the only boy, Hunter, chose Dear Future Husband (silver at Aberdeen). The Tap Senior

girls, Danika, Rachel and Savannah, tapped to Stand

By Me (gold at Watrous).

In the grand finale, with all the dancers showing their best, thanks were extended to helpers,

Village, Senior’s Club, Affinity Credit Union, the instructors for a great year and to parents who helped.

Certificates were awarded to improved and dedicated dancers

and everyone received a rose. Following photos, everyone enjoyed beverages and lunch in the Friendship Club Room to end another successful year of dancing.

April showers bring out the snakes and ticks

By MHS Staff The April showers may have brought some May flowers, but the April snow certainly seems to have brought the snakes and ticks. Students seem to like to run after the snakes, but are very busy trying to avoid the ticks. They are making their fort-building

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in the bushes very tricky!

On the evening of May 2, our School Community Council hosted a Literacy Night. Families were in-

vited to come to the school to enjoy literacy activities with their children. As soon as the families arrived at the school, they were able to begin the activities set up at various stations. The stations were bookmark making, a giant memory game, writing activities such as Flower Power, story time in the li-

Museum association holds spring meeting

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

The spring meeting of the North West Museum Association was held Saturday, April 29 at the Catholic Church Hall hosted by the St. Walburg museum members. Lillian McGowan and Judith Seguin greeted visitors at the registration table.

Coffee and muffins were available for early arrivals.

Museum members from the following towns were in attendance: Loon Lake, Bresaylor, Goodsoil, Lashburn, Maidstone, Neilburg, Wilkie, Glaslyn, Meadow Lake, Rabbit Lake and St Walburg.

Gwen Zweifel of Paradise Hill opened the meeting at 10 a.m.

St. Walburg’s president

Judy Seguin welcomed the 40 persons in attendance.

Mayor George Prudat brought greetings from the town.

Persons from each museum introduced themselves and reported on their museums’ plans for a special 150 Canada Celebration.

Several reports were made and at 11 a.m. visitors toured the chuckwagon interpretive center, located in the old station, guided by Brenda Knight.

A delicious hot meal was served during which we were entertained by the toe-tapping music of the Happy Farmers. Playing guitars and singing were Lou Gets, Norman Baldwin and Bruce Vick.

Draws were made from items donated by each of the museums present.

A special tour of the local Legion hall to view the paintings done by Susan Velder for the celebration of the Vimy Ridge anniversary was awe inspiring, followed by a tour of the St. Walburg museum.

A round table discussion followed with a tentative date of Oct. 14 for the fall meeting in Lashburn.

It was a beautiful sunny day and a most productive meeting.

brary, Spring Bunny Math Bump, and planting and decorating a grass buddy.

Of course, there was a snack and drink station so everyone could recharge.

At the end of the evening, children’s names were drawn for the many door prizes that were provided.

About 35 children attended the evening and reported that they had a great time.

A big thank you to our SCC for organizing and supervising the enjoyable evening.

Mrs. Stott’s grade 2/3 class has planted some seeds and many have already sprouted. They are a variety of vegetable seeds and the class plans to transplant them in the garden boxes out in the yard later in May. The Grades 2 through 5 classes were finally able to participate in their annual Earth Day yard clean-up on Friday afternoon. It was a very warm afternoon, so great for getting some fresh air and helping to keep the earth clean.

Thanks goes out to Ryan

Nickell for all the time and effort he has spent preparing the yard for track and field practices. The sand pits had to be dug up and a lot of grass and thistle cut down.

The school is very pleased to be hosting a two-day Life Synergy for Youth Conference at the school May 17 and 18.

This is organized for students in grades 7 through 12, and there is an evening presentation for parents on May 17.

Dwayne Peace will be the facilitator for the twoday conference. Mr. Peace is a retired Calgary Police Officer. He spent 25 years with the police service and his last seven years were spent as a school resource officer. He now travels to schools all over North America to address serious issues like such as bullying, suicide, body image and the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Students will receive two full days of information with lots of opportunity for sharing.

There will be a parent

information night held on the evening of May 17. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a chili and bun supper. Beginning at 6:30, there will be a two and a half hour presentation. Parents will be able to view 15 minutes of the video Surviving High School. Parents will also hear what students around Canada are saying about their lives and some of their fears, concerns and struggles. A component of this presentation includes charges under the Criminal Code of Canada that are applicable to those who chose to bully others in various ways.

Any parent or adult dealing with children is welcome to attend. It will be held in the Maymont School Gym and there will be older students present to provide daycare so parents can attend. Please call the school if you require further information.

The school would like to thank the SCC and the Amson family for providing most of the funding for this conference.

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Will we be seeing May flowers?

By Thelma Kendall

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When it comes to weather, we must take what we get

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

Kesea and boys stopped in and had lunch with her mom Denise Newton on their way home from seeing a hockey game in Edmonton.

Jean Hartman is pleased to say she has a new greatgranddaughter, Leah Nina Hartman, a daughter for Chris and Ken Hartman, a sister for Mathew.

Jean Stewart was to Saskatoon for an eye appointment and got a good report.

I was pleased to have my sister Beth Piché for lunch and a visit. We were remembering our childhood days.

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brooke was visiting his mom Rita Taylor.

Saturday a number of the apartment people enjoyed Eleanor Hinde’s 85th birthday at the Drop Inn. Saturday evening I enjoyed the Maidstone School of Dance presentation of At The Movies. It was a great performance and the teacher, Melissa Paton, and her helpers did a wonderful job. It’s good to see such talent in our community.

The weather? We take what we get.

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I hope that everyone enjoyed their Easter. I know some of our tenants certainly did.

For Easter, Mary Dearborn’s daughter and sonin-law came on Saturday to bring lunch for them all to eat here. Then on Easter Sunday, Mary’s son and daughter-in-law, Garry and Elaine from Maidson picked her up to go to Blair and Anna’s on the farm.

Their daughter Alissa Martens and little daughter Maia were home from Lethbridge, Alta. Also joining them were Blair and Anna’s son Brennan and girlfriend Jade from Esterhazy. Mary said they enjoyed a lovely meal and I’m sure a wonderful visit.

Following on April 30 Sunday afternoon, Mary’s daughter and son-in-law Norma and Wayne Combres took her to Maymont to the dance festival. Four of her great-granddaughters were in the dancing.

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The Saturday before Easter, Genny Craig enjoyed supper with her son Albert and family in North Battleford. On Easter Monday, Jenny was delighted to be invited to her son Gordon’s on the farm with him and his family. It’s always nice to get together, isn’t it, Genny?

Anna Storgard was happy to spend Easter with her grandson and family here in North Battleford. Anna has family in San Diego as well. She spends some winter months down there but we are always glad to see her come back here to us.

Because my birthday and Easter were both in April, my family came together and took me out for lunch at the casino. From Saskatoon, there were my son Deryk and daughter-inlaw Terry Ann, grandson Curtis and wife Heather, grandson Chris Kendall, granddaughter Kara and husband Shawn. They are the Kendalls.

Then from the Battlefords were David and Darline Gubbe and Terry and

Diane Blanchette.

It was such a lovely time of visiting over a delicious meal. Just being together means so much.

Ada Pasutto and her daughter Carol went to Regina Beach on the weekend of the 29th to visit her granddaughter Raina. It was a beautiful weekend.

Last fall Raina and her boyfriend purchased a new home and Ada was anxious to see it. Raina has been working as a massage therapist for the past seven years. On Saturday she drove Ada and Carol around Regina Beach to see the hills, lakes and gullies, a very beautiful and interesting country. When Ada saw the prairie with its tall dry grass it made her think of her mom and dad growing up on a barren land. They had to plow ridges around their buildings to save them from oncoming fires. It brought back many memories of her childhood. Ada enjoyed the time spent in Regina Beach and hopes to go again to visit.

We had other activities going on in our tower, too.

On April 7, we (some of the ladies) gave a “Come and Go Tea” for Audrey Lessard who retired from the “Office” here. She had worked in this place several years so we will miss her. Many of us turned out to enjoy cake and ice cream and wish Audrey the best.

Then on Thursday April 13 at 5 p.m. We so enjoyed a delicious supper of ham

and scalloped potatoes catered by the “Mothers.”

On the afternoon of Monday April 17, another “Come and Go Tea” for we seniors initiated by “Delia Thunderchild” and help from other ladies. There are quite a few of us that are 90 years and over living here. We all so appreciate living here. We all so appreciate being recognized and treated so nicely.

The birthday party for March and April was celebrated on Tuesday, April 18.

For the month of March there were Mary Dearborn, Helena Merasty and Lillian Sarence.

For April, Ernie Wawryk, Alpha Schmirler, Bev McCrimmon, Margaret Jimmy, Victor Baptiste, Marie Childs and Thelma Kendall.

Congratulations! And best wishes go out to you all.

Entertaining us were Arnie and Helmi. They both sang and played all our old favourite songs.

Arnie plays violin, guitar, banjo and mouth organ.

Maybe I’ve missed a few.

If I have, sorry, Arnie. The music and singing was just great from them both.

Then we all enjoyed birthday cake and visiting.

Thank you to all those that helped to make the afternoon so special.

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Appreciation event honours volunteers Staff After another year of hard work, volunteers of the Prairie North Health Region were the guests of honour at an annual volunteer appreciation event organized by the health region held in the Battlefords. Hosting duties were performed by volunteer and spiritual services manager, Darlene Kingwell, who praised the atmosphere inside the Knights of Columbus hall where the event took place as “very much in the theme [of the evening, “We Are The World,”] of people coming together and ap-

preciating the work each other does.”

Starting off the program were the First Nation Dancers, including Jo Jo Stevenson, who dances fancy; Laila WeenieWaskehet, who dances jingle; John Berland Sr., traditional; John Berland Jr., traditional; Denzel Harris, dancing fancy; and Evander Thunderchild, chicken dancer.

Heartfelt thanks were given by PNHRA board chair, Bonnie O’Grady, who emphasized the importance of the work of volunteers. O’Grady’s sentiments were echoed by VP of Primary Health Servic-

es, Vikki Smart, who noted volunteers brought a sense of community to the people they care for. Also speaking were Jane Zielke de Montbrun, director of the Battlefords Canadian Mental Health Association, and Linda Shynkaruk, director of the Saskatchewan Hospital. A highlight came in the drawing of winners for around 50 prizes throughout the evening.

Violinist Patrick Whelan and pianist Andrea Whelan performed a number of songs, including an instrumental of Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors.”

Also performing during the three-hour program,

with attendees given colouring pages and markers to colour and “de-stress” freely throughout the evening, were Just Fiddling

Around, a fiddling duo comprised of brothers Teagan and Keegan Isaac.

Kingwell noted that they’re always looking for

volunteers for PNHR programs, but added, “that’s the great thing about appreciation – it brings awareness.”

Violinist Patrick Whelan and pianist Andrea Whelan. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

First Nation dancers were among the entertainers at the Prairie North Health Region volunteer appreciation night in North Battleford recently. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky

alley View II Continued from page 22 salads etc. Thanks to Bev and Murray McCrimmon who did the barbequing and the ladies who made the salads and donated the other foods. Hopefully the next time if the weather is nice and warm we’ll be able to eat outside on our deck. Our sympathy goes out to Raymond Cale’s

family. Raymond passed away here recently. Take care of yourselves, everyone, as you want to go out and enjoy the nice weather that’s coming soon (I hope). Til next month.

From Ann Ewanchuk: On the second day of the month, Ann Ewanchuk always has the same appointments. At 10 a.m. is the Tenant Assessment Meeting for Tower 2.

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she takes turns in making and serving coffee four days of the month. She attended and sat at the welcoming table at the Easter Bake Sale held in their church basement. At the end of the sale, member Stella Nykiforuk pulled the winning ticket for the variety hamper. The winner was Stella’s husband Yaris.

Congratulations!

Jeanie Penzie sat at the welcoming table with Ann. The month of April was busy. She attended an Easter supper at her daughter Erinka and Rory’s home.

Their two daughters RoxAnn and Larissa were home with their friends.

The Easter service saw many new faces in church and many baskets blessed.

In the afternoon on Easter Sunday, Ann’s friend Jeanie Penzie celebrated her 75th birthday with many guests present.

In Tower 2, the tenants attended the over 90 years Come and Go Tea which turned out lovely. On Friday 21, Ann received a plane trip to visit her ill brother Louie Spak at Kamloops B.C. The gift ticket

was from son Orest and wife Chrissy. With Louie’s wife Joni, Ann visited Louie everyday. His health is not very promising.

On Friday 28 after 11 p.m., Ann’s daughter was at the Saskatoon airport waiting to drive her home.

Erinka and Rory drove Ann to Orest and Chrissy’s farm to work with the cows and calves. Ann is grateful

to Edith Derkson for watering her plants while she was away.

Shirley Tebay took over the whist for Ann. Ann is in charge of whist. Scoring records are Larise Haubold and Shirley Tebay tied at 27, Alpha and Bec tied at 20, Genny Craig 39, Shirley T. and Alpha tied at 35, Edith 32, Anna Storgard 35.

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Only two days into May and Environment Canada issued its first weather advisory for the summer season. Unity residents could soon see the blue skies being enveloped by ominous clouds around town; even the first buds of spring stood to face the greying skies. Photo by Sherri Solomko

May promises to be busy month in Unity

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Take time to do something special for your mom this weekend. Moms are the unsung heroes of all of our lives and deserve a little extra TLC this Sunday whether it is a meal prepared for them, a special gift or even a lengthy phone call or face time if you don’t live near them.

I had the amazing privilege of hosting a visit from our Matron of Honor who now lives in Minnesota whom I hadn’t seen in 25 years. She was taking her dad travelling through the province to places they used to live as well as visiting old friends along the way. She hadn’t been

to Unity before but was impressed with our lunch choices and, other than the barrage of rough streets to travel on, she felt the community was very well kept and welcoming in appearance and by the people – so you see folks, others do take notice of what we’re doing right here.

Just another reminder to exercise patience when travelling as there will be farm equipment on our roadways.

This weekend, the Revolution Dance Recital takes place with a show Sweet Shoppe Friday at 7 p.m. at UCHS senior gym and Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Night at the Oscars.

Keep an eye on your community bulletin boards, social media updates, your local newspaper or event this column as there is plenty lined up for Unity again this month.

With several events already have taken place in May, upcoming “to do’s” include: May 12, the ever popular Unity Farmer’s Market will celebrate another season starting this day at the Legion Hall again. May 13 will the official grand opening of the brand new Hollyhock’s Greenhouse in downtown Unity. May 17, UCHS will play host to the annual Living Sky School Division annual meeting, and with this year’s budget restraints there is certain to be topics of interest for the public. Following the long weekend in May, Unity will be gearing up for the annual Western Days coming up the first weekend in June so watch for updates and details to see where you can help or what events you would like to attend.

For UCHS, the travel club is still being asked to tell their tales from their amazing trip to Europe which included several important monuments and memorials such as Juno Beach and Vimy Ridge. It is now into its last sports season of the year as track athletes are preparing for upcoming meets that will lead up to local and district track meets in hopes of qualifying some spots at Provincials in 2017. In just six weeks time, current Grade 12’s will bid farewell to their school years in Unity which is an exciting adventure anticipated by students. Monday, May 15 will be an early dismissal while students are excited about the prospects of an additional day in their long weekend as a PD day is slated for May 23. District track meet will take place following the UCHS home meet, May 24 and 25.

Unity public school has plenty on the go in the last six weeks of their school year that includes the Grade 6 classes heading to Cut Knife for the division soccer tournament (postponed from a snowy October). Of course, everyone gets to enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend on May 22 with the added bonus of no school on May 23 for a PD day.

Students at St. Peter’s On Thursday, May 25 the staff and students of St. Peter’s School will travel to North Battleford for a Division wide celebration of World Catholic Ed. Day. All students are asked to wear Saints Wear to represent our school during the event. More detailed information will be sent home closer to the date.

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Last weekend the ball diamonds were a busy place as the volunteer clean up was moved into May 6 because of the snowy weather experienced the week previous. As well, the UK Royals junior team hosted a softball camp May 6 at the diamonds.

May 7, Unity minor ball hosted their annual “minor Ball day” showcasing a game for each team in each division of both baseball and softball. Teams are now into playing their league and tournaments all in development and preparation for upcoming provincial championships that take place in July.

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will host: three teams in Learn-To-Play, three mosquito, three peewee, one bantam, one midget boys baseball teams, two mite, two squirt, two peewee, one bantam, one midget girls softball teams. Unity will play host to more than 35 teams of softball in the Girls Prairie League Softball coming June 16,17 and 18. As well, the Bantam Double A has applied to host provincials but have not heard the results yet.

UMB was very disappointed to be victim to vandalism with doors kicked in, dugouts and sound booths spray painted as there is already over $1,500 in damage, which takes away from purchasing equipment and major projects upcoming. They 17052HH0

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encourage neighbors close by to please report suspicious activity at the diamonds.

Museum volunteers are busy preparing the buildings and grounds for opening day and hopeful for another busy and successful summer at the museum.

The Canada 150 events taking place on July 1.

Friday night slo-pitch may still have room for another team or two. Contact Mike Gerlinsky at 306228-7095 to enter.

Coffee row folks continue to review and theorize on this year’s growing season and all the challenges that have been faced by farmers in the last 12 months. These folks are also anticipating or reviewing upcoming or recent events taking place in Unity. Although it seems the group I follow has become less frequent and perhaps less in numbers, there still is always time for a smile and a brief chat to pass on the wisdom they have learned at “Coffee College.” So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time…

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Meota golf course opens up for the season

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Our world is turning green, with the new leaves coming out so quickly because of the warm days, it is an exciting time of year. The ditches are green again and the first pansies are blooming in the Village Park. On the drive to Spiritwood Saturday there were a couple spots where tractors had come onto the highway leaving great trails of mud behind.

Fields that have been combined recently show black, rutty places where the combine had to be towed out of a spot where it was stuck, because the fields are so wet. The swans have moved on northward and the Meadow Larks are back. The osprey nest north of Cochin is also being used.

The golf course is open as folks have been spending time these warmer days enjoying being out there.

The ice only disappeared on Thursday night, but not before causing some stress to residents of

eota News Sparrow Place. The flow pushed up onto shore several times, pushing sod and sand and whatever was in the way. It stopped just before reaching any building to do extensive damage.

Contract bridge at the Do Drop In May 1 found top score by Trudy Iverson with Vern Iverson close behind. Duplicate bridge played in Meota May 2 had top score by David Sharpe and Gerry Fernandes, second were Jetta and Terence DeSilva and third were Eric Callbeck and Maureen Campbell.

May 4 in the city found top score by Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine, second

by Glen and Julie Moore and third were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen.

A niece going on a twoweek tour of Scotland reports that for $200 she gets £113. Luckily the tour is

paid for so the only cost will be extras and the odd lunch.

The Edam Health Care Auxiliary is holding a Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale May 13 at 2 p.m. in the seniors centre, a sure sign of spring.

Signs of activity in Meota and Lakeview housing appears to be healthy – piles of dirt from a basement poured already and several lots cleared and waiting for action. It will be an interesting and busy summer.

After attending several community affairs it seems to me that a small platform or podium for the speaker could be built so that people beyond the front row could see who is speaking.

The stage is higher than needed but a small step-up would be very nice.

The wind-up for the Norwegian Whist players took place on May 4, with a good turnout and a friendly afternoon that Albert Huys organized. The top score was a tie, with Shirley Tebay and Carol Huys first, second was Bev McCrim-

mon, third was Vern Iverson and fourth was Adele Feschuk. A tasty supper followed in the Meota Hotel where they gathered for steak and chicken.

Congratulations to Riley and Chelsea Shepherd on the arrival of a son, Tucker James, May 2 in North Battleford. They live in the Cut Knife area.

Two pioneers’ funerals were held in the north last weekend. Florabell Purdy’s service was held in the Spiritwood civic centre May 6 and the service for Helen Riel was held in Leoville May 7, in the senior centre there. Needless to say the families of these great ladies were visited by all who knew and loved them.

The golf cart out on the ice near the berm went down May 2 at 11:15 p.m.

The Lions club sponsored the contest, and the closest time was won by Margaret Tomyn of Davidson.

Shirley and Lawrie Ward motored to Tofield, Alta. to watch their great grandchildren take part in a dance recital and a soccer

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On the evening of May 4, Medstead Library found itself packed with a crowd of avid readers and fans of visiting author Lisa Guenther.

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As to why she does these readings, Guenther said, “I really like talking to readers to hear how they connect with the book.”

In this respect, the reading, held free of charge, was certainly the right place to be.

Many questions and notes abounded and Guenther said humbly, “I am honoured when people share things with me.”

The reading itself commenced and some choice quotes with which the audience was graced included, “You won’t gain anything without losing something.” and, “You need to know what’s normal so you can tell when something’s wrong.”

The audience followed the reading with questions as to inspiration, process and future works. Guenther said she had begun with the concept over a decade ago, when droughts were the norm in the local area. She noted having worked at Bright Sand Regional Park, where a manager had detailed to her a story of a near drowning, whose details became inspiration for a significant portion of the novel.

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In a presentation, the author gave homage to her inspiration and noted favourite writer, Edna Alford. In terms of upcoming work, Guenther noted her favourite book “East of Eden,” a John Steinbeck

classic, and mentioned hopes of channelling some of that iconic stylization into her forthcoming prose. She added that the upcoming work will serve as a unique piece, functioning as both a prequel and a sequel to the original.

After the reading and question period, fans lined up to purchase signed copies of the novel, 20 per cent of which was donated to the Medstead Library.

Many socialized and spoke with the author and other locals as the evening came to a close.

Cochin player is Best Actress Staff Linda Jacobson of Meota won the Best Actress award at the recent Theatre Fest Saskatchewan competition at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford.

Jacobson performed the lead role of Hilda in Hilda’s Yard, by Canadian playwright Norm Foster.

While Cochin Community Players have previously entered a play in the festival (Jenny’s House of Joy in 2013), Hilda’s Yard marks the first play that the group has officially entered in the competition for adjudication.

President Harvey Anderson says the Cochin Community Players extend congratulations to all the deserving cast and crew who won awards and trophies for their excellent skills and performances.

“We would also like to thank Theatre Saskatchewan for all their efforts in presenting an incredible week of live theatre and a thank you to Battlefords Community Players for hosting the festival and the work that was involved,” says Anderson.

He also has a special thank you to all the volunteers, the behind-the-scenes people and loyal patrons of the Cochin Community Players.

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With great sadness, the family of Elsie Agnes Funk (nee: Letkeman), beloved wife of James “Jim” Funk, announce that she passed away suddenly on May 5, 2017. Elsie was born at Shell Lake to Heinrich and Aganetha “Nettie” (nee: Penner) Letkeman on May 11, 1933. Elsie attended grades 1-12 at Shell Lake School, and attended Normal School in Saskatoon.

Her education continued at “Summer School” over the next few years. She met James “Jim” Funk in 1952. They were married July 13, 1954. Elsie taught at Edgewater School, Indian Hill School, and Mayfair Central School. Elsie is predeceased by her parents, Nettie and Henry Letkeman, infant daughter, Katherine Funk, son, Wesley Funk, brother, Leonard Letkeman and his wife, Peggy, sister, Doreen Smith and her husband, Edward, brother-in-law Douglas (Bud) Bundy, sister-in-law Grace Uhl and her husband, Reinhold Uhl, brother-in-law Howard Funk and parents in-law Henry and Lena Funk. She is survived by, and will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bradley (Gay) Funk, Leila (Finlay) Currie, Bernard Funk, and Delores Funk; her sister, Lucy Bundy, as well as 10 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and the many students who learned to cross their t’s, dot their I’s, and mind their p’s and q’s. Elsie will be remembered for her deep love of and dedication to her family, her passion for teaching and taking pride in the success of her students, her love of nature and the wonders of creation, her joy of music (special mention to John Denver and her favorite country gospel singers), as well as her devotion to God and faithfulness to the church. We welcome all who wish to attend to a graveside service that will be held in her honor on May 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shell Lake Cemetery with Pastor Conrad Hunchak officiating. All are invited to gather at the Shell Lake Lions’ Hall following the service to share stories, refreshments, and birthday cake! Donations in memory of Elsie may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan, 301 - 2550 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.

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WILSON: Joseph Alfred Wilson passed away in Battlefords Union Hospital April 7, 2017 after a brief illness. Joe was born in Lashburn, Saskatchewan September 26, 1927, the youngest of 8 children. His education began at a rural school at Beechwood, just down the hill from the family farm. He went to Lashburn High School for Grades 11 and 12, then he attended Normal School in Moose Jaw for his Interim Teaching Certificate. He taught about 3 years in the North Battleford area before beginning his career as an RM administrator at Medstead #470 in 1950. Joe married Jean Tatro in 1951 and in 1963 they and their 4 children moved to Paynton. There they built a new home and Joe became Credit Union Manager as well as RM administrator. The family grew to 7 with the addition of 3 girls. Family, friends and community were always of utmost importance to Joe. He retired from Paynton RM in 1992 and always joked he became busier than ever once people knew he had free time. He and Jean moved to a smaller home in North Battleford in 2005 and continued as active members in their new church and community right up to his hospitalization. A Memorial Service was held at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford on April 13, 2017, and Joe was laid to rest during a private family gathering at Paynton Cemetery on April 14, 2017. Memorial Donations can be directed to Third Avenue United Church or to Battlefords Union Hospital in lieu of flowers. We would like to thank Dr. Patricia Campbell and Dr. Marie LaCock, as well as nursing and support staff for their compassionate care during a very difficult time. We extend our appreciation to those who visited, sent gifts, prepared meals, sent words of encouragement and supported us otherwise, in so many ways. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

TKATCHUK MURIEL: It is with great sadness that Donnie & Myron announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother & great grandmother, Muriel Tkatchuk on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Muriel’s father Petro Kotyk settled on a farm in the Whitkow area. He married Anna Yawarski where they were blessed with four children, one son & three daughters.

Mary (Nick) Fryz who resided in Saskatoon. Two daughters & one son. (Helen, Slayvia & Ernie). Muriel (Peter) Tkatchuk lived in North Battleford. They had two sons (Donnie & Myron). Olga (Leslie) Martin lived on a farm in rural North Battleford. They have three daughters (Shirley, Linda, Cathy). Fred (Anne) Kotyk lived on the farm until 1961 and moved to Whitkow where they had a General Store & Post Office. They had two sons (Ron & Boris). Muriel married Peter Tkatchuk and moved to a farmsite in the Ranger District on highway 40 to start a new life. It was hard work breaking land & raising a family. In 1955 they moved to the Battlefords. Now she had two houses to look after. If you knew Muriel, everything had to be tidy. She even had time to sing in the church choir & do little needle point. You knew she loved the outdoors, because she would be working in the garden, cutting grass, sweeping the sidewalks & even the road. “Everybody said she should be working for the City.” (ha ha), shoveling snow in winter and a lot of walking in her later life.

She enjoyed her sports from hockey, curling and tennis just to get her blood pressure up. When everything was all done she made dad take her to the City. “You guessed it”, to get her hair done, that was very important. When dad passed away she had to make new friends in the apartments in Kildeer! I think that’s when she found her addiction to Tim Horton’s. If we showed up empty handed to visit her we were in trouble. She lived at Harwood Manor for the remaining years. We are all going to miss that beautiful smile you always had! Special thanks to Dr. Jeffery Hesselson & staff and to the Harwood Manor & staff for all their help. __________________________________________________

LOEWEN: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Leonard Wilbert Loewen of North Battleford, SK who passed away Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 80. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 at 11:00 AM, at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church with Pastor John Klassen and Pastor Mike Magnus officiating. Interment was held at Glenbush Mennonite Brethren Cemetery. Leonard is survived by his loving wife Betty; daughters Cheryl (Rick) Saretsky - Bryce Gatzke - Chantelle (Tony), Jayce and Brayden, Darla Eppen (Jim) - Kristen (Jessica) Eppen and Brendan Eppen (Leah); sons Darcy Loewen (Coleen Kitching), Jason (Vangie) Loewen - Rebekah, Abigail, Giana and Emilee; sister Manda Moffatt (Ron); sister-in-law Joyce Gagne; brothers-in-law Ralph Kennedy, Barry Kennedy (Irene), Garry Kennedy (Wanda); Trent Gatzke - father of Chantelle and Bryce; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents David and Margaret; son Darrel; sisters Esther and Hildegarde; step-mother Mary; parents-in-law Art and Marie Kennedy; and nephew Sean Gagne. The family of the late Leonard Loewen would like to thank Pastor John Klassen for his compassionate service and his kind assistance throughout, also to Pastor Mike Magnus for scripture and prayer and Pastor Jonah Sawatsky for organist. To the Alliance Church ladies for the lovely lunch and the Glenbush Mennonite Brethren ladies for lunch served after the burial. Thanks to cousin Merv Kennedy for the special music, to the many who sent cards, flowers, food, telephone calls and visits. To Eternal Memories – Trevor Watts, for their thoughtfulness and kindness shown to us throughout.

To staff at Battlefords Union Hospital in Emergency, I.C.U. and 3rd West for care given to Leonard during his last few days with us. Also River Heights Lodge where he had been since July 2015. He made a lot of good friends there. Thank you to the friends that were so faithful in visiting him at the nursing home and to those who donated to the memorial fund.

ST. AMANT: In Memory of Tammy June St. Amant (neé Parker), Born June 6th 1969, Passed away April 24th 2017.

With tearful eyes and sad goodbyes, the family of Tammy June St. Amant (neé Parker) announces her passing Monday, April 24th, 2017 after a courageous fight with cancer. Tammy is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years Don St. Amant; daughters Jenavee Halliwell (Harry) and their son Harrison, and Katelynn Stevens (Michael) and their children Noah and Haven; father Ken Parker; brothers George Parker (Natalie) and their children Jeff (Jaime) Parker and his children Tristan, Aurora and India, and Wyatt Parker, and Reagan Racette (Amy) and their children Ryan, Taylor, Benjamin and Brady; brother in-law Dan St. Amant and his children Larissa and Reshaun and her daughter Sadie; sister in-law Deb St. Amant and her children Jordan Carillo (Jocelyn Chi) and Joshua St. Amant; and two future grandchildren Tammy was ecstatic about; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Tammy is predeceased by her darling son Willson St. Amant; mother Lorraine Trotchie; Brother Earl Parker; grandparents Anna Rose and George Washington Parker, and Dave and Olivine (neé Dumont) Trotchie; mother in-law Edith St. Amant; grandparent in-laws Maurice St. Amant, Betty Bara and John Marshall. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at the Cando Community Hall at 3:00 pm, with viewing beforehand. Tammy’s close friend, Pastor Dave Webster, officiated the service. Interment took place following the service at the Cando Cemetery, with a reception at the Cando Hall following with great food and great memories to share.

Donations in Tammy’s honor may be made to the SPCA or to your local animal shelter. If you would like, memories and words of comfort may be left for the family at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. Funeral arrangements for Tammy have been entrusted to the staff of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, 306-445-2418

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OBITUARIES THOM: GEORGETTE MARIE THOM, Born April 16, 1923 passed away at the Lady Minto Health Care Centre, Edam, SK on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the age of 93 years.

Georgette is survived by her children, Maurice (LeAnn) Thom, Denise (Jerry) McCaffrey and Robert Thom; her grandchildren, Blair (Sandra) McCaffrey, Bradley (Kiley) McCaffrey, Megan (Riccardo) Francese, Kyle and Colton Thom and her great grandchildren, Saige and Adison McCaffrey.

Georgette was predeceased by her loving husband, Minard Thom and her siblings Emile, Louis and Andre Bellanger. The Funeral Service for Georgette was conducted from The Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan on Saturday, April 22, 2017 with Father Peter Paase officiating. Interment was held at the Edam Catholic Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Lady Minto Health Care Centre in Edam for their wonderful compassionate care of Georgette during her final chapter of life after returning home to Edam in November of 2016. Thanks also to everyone at Hearthstone Place in Lloydminster, AB where she resided after leaving Edam in 2009. Donations in memory of Georgette may be made to Lady Minto Resident Fund. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. __________________________________________________ FOSTER: In Memory of Hugh James Foster, Born May 13th 1951, Passed Away April 23rd 2017. We are so very sad to announce the passing of Hugh James Foster, husband, father, son, uncle and good friend, on April 23, 2017 in Saskatoon, Sk. Hugh was born on May 13, 1951 in Hafford, Sk and lived in the Mayfair area where he farmed until moving back to Speers area where he farmed and raised cattle on the family farm with his wife Bev. Hugh enjoyed collecting John Deer replica tractors, loved his team of horses, and nothing made him happier than to be able to hook up his team to take family and friends out for a ride, often stopping to have a wiener roast, laugh and share stories. He enjoyed old country music and old western shows. But, most of all he loved his family and close friends. His door was always open and welcome to all. A big man with a big heart. We will miss you. Hugh is survived by his wife Bev, Mother Annette, sister Donna, brother Terry(Louise), Chad and Caitlin; son Bart(Donna) grandchildren Nicholas, Lawrence, Corbin, Evie, Daughter-in-law Holly, granddaughters Dakota and Hanna.

Very special friends Pat and Cheryl, Scotty, Ted and Sally, Danielle and many family and friends. Hugh was predeceased by his father Chad Foster, sons Wayne and Bret, sister-in-law Diane. Service was held on Friday April 28 at 11:00 at the Hafford Communiplex. Donations are welcome to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Martine de Bussac. Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306-4452418)

BENDALL: In Loving Memory Of Russell Raymond Bendall, born January 25, 1939 at North Battleford, SK., passed away April 24, 2017 in Battleford, SK. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, HILDA and their family: CALVIN (Gloria) Logan, Calgary, AB & family: Candace (Gary) Jolicoeur & son Chance, Shandell (Chris) Van Der Meulen - Emma & Ella, Dustin (Michel) Logan.

DARRELL Bendall, North Battleford, SK. LINDA (Robert) Gratton, Meota, SK and family: Aaron (Sandra), Curtis (Meagan), Mark. CHERYL (Ken) Winterholt, Maidstone, SK and family: Rochelle (Jeff) & son Odin, Ryley (Nicole) - Ashlyn & Austin, Dylan. NEIL Bendall, North Battleford, SK and family: Gordon (Sasha) & son Aiden; Zachary. BRENT Bendall, North Battleford, SK. WENDY (Lee) Higgins, Maidstone, SK and family: Cole, Breanna. Brothers: George (Shirley) Morris, Shellbrook, SK, Lyle (Betty) Bendall, North Battleford, SK, Ken (Linda) Bendall, Lloydminster, AB; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Tom & Ethel Bendall; son, Bobby Bendall; granddaughter, Ashley Dawn Winterholt; brothers: Charles Bendall, David Bendall, Keith Bendall; sisters: Anita Schneider and Juanita Hoffman. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, North Battleford, SK with Minister Rev. Rick Martin, Battlefords Cowboy Church. Shared Memories were given by Rochelle Winterholt & Candace Jolicoeur. Music Ministry by Rev. Rick Martin. Honourary Pallbearers were Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren, Jim Hood and all other friends. Pallbearers were Curtis Gratton, Aaron Gratton, Mark Gratton, Ryley Winterholt, Dustin Logan and Cole Higgins.

Memorial Donations are requested to Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550-12th Ave., Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES BLANCHARD: We are sad to announce the passing of Daryl Raymond Blanchard of Sonningdale, SK on April 27, 2017 at the age of 73. Daryl is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; daughter Myrna Lorrie (Shane) Becker and their girls, Mattea & Sierra; daughter Tina (Greg) Antonenko and their girls, Tatiana & Meisha; 3 sisters – Donna (Gordon) Ross; Marlene (Stewart) Foreman; Dorothy Barrington; and his father George Blanchard. Daryl was predeceased by his mother Eileen Blanchard and his brother Norman Blanchard. A private family service was held at Sonningdale, SK. The family would like to thank relatives, friends, and neighbours for all of their visits, kind words, food, flowers and thoughts; also a special thank-you to the BUH staff and to Dr. Holtzhausen. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 (designate to Research). Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ WALLACE: Allan “Dale” passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25th at the age of 72, with his wife, Sylvia, by his side. He was born on September 28, 1944 in Wilkie, Sk. Dale is survived by his loving wife Sylvia of 47 years, Daughter Bonnie (Patrick) Guimond and children Kayla, Renee and Matthieu; Son Scott and children Katherine, William and Sarah-Jane; Daughter Andrea (Jason) Wirachowsky and children Emersyn and Alex; Sister, Sharon Nixon; Brother, Brian (Eileen) Wallace; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Jennie Wallace; brother-in-law Richard Nixon; and nephew, Ricky Nixon. Special thanks to Dr. Dunhin, nursing staff, and C.O.P.S. at BUH; Dr. Iqbal and staff at Saskatoon Cancer Centre, family and friends who visited while in the hospital, Pastor Dan Glass for officiating the celebration, and Aaron McNabb for the wonderful guitar music. A Celebration of Dale’s Life was held April 29th, 2017 at the Wildlife Federation Centre in North Battleford. In remembrance of Dale, donations may be made to the Saskatoon Cancer Centre or Ronald McDonald House. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

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general meeting June 5, 2017 - 12:00 pm Greedharry Conference Room, Sask Hospital • Everyone is invited • New members welcome DISCUSSION: 2017-18 new strategies for fundraising & public awareness Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISCRETIONARY USE SUBDIVISION

Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a discretionary use parcel subdivision. The application includes the creation of one (1) parcel for the intended use of single-parcel country residential development within the SW 1/4 Section 2248-17-W3M, represented by Parcel C, as shown in “Schedule A”. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Agricultural District - Section 5(5.2)(2)(a) of Bylaw 02-2011 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

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Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on June 7th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the RM of Meota office. If you wish to comment on these proposals, please do so in writing prior to May 31, 2017 to the RM of Meota No. 468, Box 80, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0. For additional information please contact the office at (306) 892-2061 or at rm468@sasktel.net.

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HEATED CANOLA CLOSE A BRIDGE Public NoticeTO is PERMANENTLY hereby given that pursuant to Section WANTED!!

13 of The Municipalities Act that the Council of the Rural - GREEN CANOLA Municipality of Mervin No. 499 intends13toofconsider adoptingAct that th Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section The Municipalities - SPRING THRASHEDCouncil ofathe bylaw permanently close the RuraltoMunicipality of Mervin No. following 499 intendsmunicipal to considerbridge: adopting a bylaw - DAMAGED CANOLApermanently the following bridge: All close that portion of themunicipal bridge consisting of 20 metres situated FEED OATS on the Right of Way, ORA 91-51-21-3-EXT 0 at the base of All that portion of the bridge consisting 20 metres situated on the of Way, ORA 9 SW 13-51-21W3M, Parcelof #151134308, Plan No.Right AW1769 WANTED!!

21-3-EXTExt 0 at2. the base of SW 13-51-21W3M, Parcel #151134308, Plan No. AW1769 Ext - BARLEY, OATS, WHT The map following shows theinside affected land inside - LIGHT OR TOUGH The following shows map the affected land the solid bold line. the solid bold line.

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The bridge and the corresponding road allowance are no The bridge and the corresponding road allowance are no longer in use and the bridge pose longer in use and the bridge poses safety concerns for the safety concerns for the travelling public. The closure is required in order to address the saf travelling public. The closure is required in order to address concerns for the public. the safety concerns for the public.

Thebylaw proposed may be interested inspected by any interested The proposed may bebylaw inspected by any person or group at the Municipal person group9:00 at the Office on p.m. any to judicial dayCopies are on any judicial dayor between a.m.Municipal to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 4:30 p.m. available at cost. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. between Copies are available at cost.

Council will hold a public meeting on May 23rd, 2017 to hear any person or group who req Council will hold a public meeting on May 23rd, 2017 to Go Early HrS WHEat to comment on the proposal. To appear before Council, a letter or petition outlining the re hear any person or group who requests to comment on for appearing must be set or delivered to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m. on May 19th, 2017. aC JunipEr oatS the proposal. To appear before Council, a letter or petition outlining the reasons appearing or delivered Issued at the Rural Municipality of for Mervin No. 499 must this 4thbe dayset of May, 2017.

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Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No.RURAL  499Mhas received an application for a disUNICIPALITY  OF  M ERVIN  No.  499  cretionary use parcel subdivision. The application includes Public  Notice  of  Discretionary  Use  Subdivision  the creation of one (1) parcel for the intended use of sinPublic  notice  is  hereby  given  that  pursuant  to  section  development 55  of  the  Planning  awithin nd  Development  Act,  2007  that  the  gle-parcel country residential the NW RM  of  Mervin  No.  499  has  received  an  application  for  a  discretionary  use  parcel  sby ubdivision.   The  application  1/4 Section 05-52-20-W3M, represented Parcel includes  the  creation  of  one  (1)  parcel  for  the  intended  use  of  single-­â€?parcel  country  residential  development  A, as shown in “Schedule Aâ€?. This is currently permitted as within  the  NW  Ÿ  Section  05-­â€?52-­â€?20-­â€?W3M,  represented  by  Parcel  A,  as  shown Â

discretionary use in Agricultural District - Schedule A, currently  pa ermitted  as  a  discretionary  use  the in  the  Agricultural  District   Schedule  A,  section  (B)(f)  of  Bylaw  94-­�4  known  as  the  Zoning  section (B)(f)Bylaw.  of Bylaw 94-4 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

Saturday May 13th, 2017 Auralia Wasden Auction Sale

Spiritwood Agric Barn, Spiritwood @ 10:00 am

Schedule  A Schedule A Â

Collectors Dream Sale - Antique Furniture - Hoosier Cabinet, Hutch, Dining Table/Chairs, Claw Foot Chair, Regular Furniture, Household, Shop.

Saturday June 10th, 2017 Paul & Dorothy Bruynooghe North Battleford @ 10:00 am

Acreage Sale - Shop, Household, Furniture, Yard, 2090 Case Tractor/Loader, Collectable Little Golden Books, Ty Babies and Ty Bears Collections

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Saturday June 17th, 2017 Wilf & Carol Lindenman

Richard, SK (Whitow-Dominion Area) @ 10:00 am

Council  will  consider  this  application  at  the  regularly  scheduled  Council  meeting  on  Tuesday,  May  23rd, Â

2017  at  11:00  am  in  the  RM  consider of  Mervin  office.  you  wish  to  comment  on  this  proposal,  pschedlease  do  so  in  writing  Council will this  If  application at the regularly to  the  RM  of  M ervin  No.  499,  Box  130,  Turtleford,  SK  2Y0.   For  additional  Sheep Handling Equipment, 1070 Case, 970 Case/Loader, prior  to  Friday,  19th,  2017  meeting uledMay  Council on Tuesday, May 23rd , S0M  2017 information,  please  visit  www.rmofmervin.com  or  contact  the  Municipal  Planner  at  (306)  845-­�7333  or  at  7 ft. Snow Blower, 5� Wheel Stock Trailer, Grain Truck, Roller at 11:00 am in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.   Mill, Shop Tools, Household, Yard/Recreational.

S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner May 2, 2017

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Part Time Bartender Criminal Record Check required.

Apply in person with resume to Royal Canadian Legion.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout N. America and semi O/O to haul RV’s and general freight. Group benefits and discounted fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Battlefords Youth Soccer Inc. AGM Notice The Annual General Meeting of Battlefords Youth Soccer Inc. will be held on Tuesday May 30, 2017 Location: Soccer Hut @ 7:00 pm

Nominations for new board members are needed.

See you there!

VILLAGE OF PAYNTON

Notice of Assessment Roll for 2017 NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Village of Paynton for 2017 has been prepared and is open for inspection at the office of the Administrator until the time for lodging appeals has expired, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Tuesday inclusive.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

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S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner May 2, 2017

CLASS 1A & 3A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED to operate semi vacs and straight vacs in SE Sask.

Full or part time positions available.

Wages based on experience.

Resume’s and work references to:

Shingle - Torch on - canSeal ProTecTive coaTingS SealS, ProTecTS & reSToreS MeTal roofS- rePairS.

CuSToM MeTal Council  will  consider  this  application  at  the  regularly  scheduled  Council  meeting  on  Tuesday,  May  23rd,  ShoP fabricaTion & 2017  at  11:00  am  in  the  RM  consider of  Mervin  office.  you  wish  to  comment  on  this  proposal,  pschedlease  do  so  in  writing  Council will this  If  application at the regularly to  the  RM  of  M ervin  No.  499,  Box  130,  Turtleford,  SK  2Y0.   For  additional  inSTallaTion wiTh qualified prior  to  Friday,  19th,  2017  meeting uledMay  Council on Tuesday, May 23rd ,S0M  2017 information,  please  visit  www.rmofmervin.com  or  contact  the  Municipal  Planner  at  (306)  845-­�7333  or  at  JourneyMan. full at 11:00 am in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.   liabiliTy & wcb - bbb comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to

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Any person who wishes to object to the assessment, must lodge their appeal in writing with the Administrator of the Village by July 10, 2017.

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Spring Horse & Tack Sale Friday, May 26 @6:00 pm

All horses & tack must be in by 3:00 p.m. along with their proper paperwork.

For more information or to book horses call Brian at 306-883-2168.

For all your livestock marketing needs.

Call Brian 306-883-2168, 306-883-7375, 306-883-3044 Fred Walter - 306-883-7368

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Fred 306-883-2797 or 306-883-7368 Kelly Schneider 306-342-4647 or 306-386-7110

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MEETINGS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Chief Administrative Officer Village of Marsden

The Battlefords Midget Stars will be hosting their

ANNUAL GENERALthMEETING on Tuesday, May 30 , 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Alex Dillabough Centre - Battleford, SK COMING EVENTS

MEEWASINOTA CRAFT & TRADE SHOW 33rd Annual - Sunday, July 9, 2017 Meota Community Complex - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Admission $2.00 per person (12 and over)

Display Tables - $25.00 each Outside Booth Space Available Sponsored by Meota A.D.R.A. (Meota & District Recreation Assoc.)

To book tables contact Jennifer 306-892-2277 (Meota Village Office) during business hours or Email: meotadra@sasktel.net

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

• All District First Nations • Cando • Cochin • Cut Knife • Glaslyn • Hafford • Lashburn • Livelong

• Mervin • North of the Gully • • • • •

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Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed above.

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

email: newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net or toll free 1-866-549-9979

The Village of Marsden is accepting applications for a Chief Administrative Officer. The CAO reports directly to Council.

The CAO will be responsible for interpreting legislation, advising Council, prepare Assessment and Tax Rolls, prepare and manage the annual budget, and the day to day operations of the Village.

Applicant should possess the Local Government Authority Certificate or equivalent, the Urban Standard C Certificate or equivalent, and a minimum of two years municipal experience.

Please forward a detailed resumé including qualifications, experience, and 3 work related references to: Village of Marsden Box 99 Marsden, SK S0M 1P0 or Fax to: (306) 826-5512 or email to: marsden@sasktel.net Quote “Village Administrator” in subject line All applications accepted in confidence.

The municipal office may be contacted for more information.

The Council thanks all that apply but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application Deadline is June 2, 2017

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Friday, May 12

Help Us B4 It’s Too late - Let’s Keep STC Alive - A rally in support of STC, our province wide bus service from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at 1991 - 100th Street, North Battleford outside the office of the Honorable Herb Cox, MLA for the Battlefords. Bring placards and drums! Bring family and friends! There will be speakers, chants, and more! Let’s tell the government that WE NEED STC!! Facebook: Save STC - Battlefords Chapter.

Saturday, May 13

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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Wednesdays, May 10 - May 31

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

Fridays, May 12 - May 26

Tales and More at the North Battleford Library, 1392-101st St., North Battleford at 10:45-11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays. For ages 3 to 5 years.

Tuesday May 9, 16 & 23

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patient and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Patients learn about coping with health programs, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress at the Primary Health Center from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. To find out more or to register, call Michele at 306-446-6404 or email Michele.grasby@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Wednesdays, May 10, 17 & 24

ARC Attack Art Evenings - join us for an evening of making art at ARC Creative Studios, 1102 - 101st Street from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. All supplies & instruction are included. Also Friday & Saturday afternoons from 12:00 4:00 p.m. or by emailing arccreativestudios@gmail.com.

Thursdays, May 11 - 25

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.

Thursday, May 11

NBCK High School Bands present - An Evening of Music - Concert, Jazz Combo, Instrumental, Solos at the Band Mall at 7:00 p.m. Reception to follow.

Thursday, May 11

Far...Ago Art Works by Kamila Badura. Join us for reception from 4:00 8:00 p.m. Artist in attendance at ARC Creative Studios 1102-101st, North Battleford. Art works will be displayed from May 1 - May 31.

Mother’s Day Weekend Trade Show at Living Faith Chapel Gym, 103 Street, North Battleford from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Grab your mom, your children, your friends and check out the over 30+ vendors. Free entry.

All donations and proceeds from the show will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

Saturday, May 13

A “May” Zing Crafts at the North Battleford Library at 2:00 p.m. Join us for and afternoon of crafts to celebrate May and Springtime. Free event for kids.

Saturday, May 13

Club 70 Dance - Leon Ochs at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street starting at 8:00 p.m. Lunch served at 12:00 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, May 13

Speers United Church Spring Tea at the Speers Rec. Centre from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Plant Sale (Densie Taylor’s Greenhouse), Bake Sale & Raffle.

Table to rent contact Colleen 306-246-2165, Diane 306-246-4214, Ruth 306-246-4672 or Marlene 306-246-4677.

Saturday, May 13

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Women’s Annual Mother’s Day Tea & Back Sale at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall 1312-99th Street, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Last chance to buy your raffle ticket - draw to be made at the closing of the tea.

Monday, May 15

BBQ Fundraiser in benefit of Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre from 11:45 am - 1:00 p.m. at Library Park, North Battleford.

Come out and support Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Sponsored by BASAC and SaskEnergy.

Saturday, May 20

Banner Day - Prayer Flags, Spring Flags, Flags of celebration and gratitude - come and create a single flag or a string of personal art flags for your yard or home. We will utilize a variety of materials and techniques to bring your flags to life and let your art spirit ride the wind, These Free workshops run from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., all supplies included. Everyone welcome but must pre-register at the NB Library.

Saturday, May 27

Topline Social Dance Club, Leon Ochs at 1352-100th Street, North Battleford, Royal Canadian Legion Hall from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. Contact Sharon 306-4460446, Leela 306-445-7240, Jean 306-445-8815.

Sunday, May 28

Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk at Lawrence Elementary, 1942102nd St., North Battleford. Starts at 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. This event is the MS Society of Canada’s largest pledge-based fundraising initiative. Contact Rebecca Button at 306-244-2114.

Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6

Paynton History Book Launch - RSVP for Paynton History Book Launch by March 31 or to preorder books or CD’s contact Enola Valliere 306-895-4303 or Marie Ferguson 306-895-4825, or payntonhistorybook @outlook.com. Saturday Performance - 2:00 4:00 p.m. Saturday Supper/Social 6:00 p.m. Sunday Pancake Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations.

To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear.

Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Rural Municipality of Eagle Creek No. 376

GRADER OPERATOR The RM of Eagle Creek No. 376 requires a full-time grader operator.

Employment to commence June 7, 2017.

The applicant must have well developed interpersonal, motivational and team skills, be able to take direction and work independently.

The applicant must have a valid driver’s license with a preference for a 1A. Experience on a back hoe is an asset.

Work to include grading municipal roads (John Deere 870G), installing culverts, signage and repairs and other duties as required.

Mechanical experience to perform general maintenance and equipment repair as required.

The RM provides the S.A.R.M. benefits package.

Interested applicants please submit a detailed resumé including qualifications, past and present work experience, salary expectations and three work related references by 4:00 p.m. May 23, 2017.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

R.M. of Eagle Creek No. 376 rm376eaglecreek@xplornet.ca Box 278, Asquith, Sask., S0K 0J0 306-237-4424 (phone) 306-237-4294 (fax)

JOB OPPORTUNITY One (1) Family Finder Assessor/Recruiter Full Time Position

There are a growing number of children in care in offreserve who require families. This program requires individuals with considerable knowledge of First Nations family systems and communities to conduct duties that are of direct benefit to the First Nations children in care offreserve under the responsibility of the Ministry of Social Services. The position identified will be located across the province working under the governance of the designed for individuals of aboriginal ancestry. The Assessor proposed will have a range of skills/experience in assessing and supporting families.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree (or equivalent i.e.

B.I.S.W.); • Should have experience in working with and supporting families; • Should have knowledge on child development and the impact of abuse and neglect, disability and other special needs, and attachment issues as it relates to matters in child welfare services; • Should have the ability to understand family dynamics (i.e strengths, deficits, ancestral clan trends, acceptance/ support from the community, etc.) conduct genogram/ family clan research, and possess good interviewing skills; • Criminal record Check (approved), Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract (approved); • Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of cultural diversity amongst aboriginal communities.

Salary to commensurate with education and experience, as per B.T.C. Human Services Corp. salary grid.

Closing date for applicants: Friday, May 12, 2017 Please submit or fax resumé with 3 professional references to: B.T.C. Human Services Corp.

Executive Director Box 1426 North Battleford, SK Phone: 306-445-4149 Fax: 306-445-5568 email: btchsc@sasktel.net We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Medstead preparing for Canada 150 celebrations

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

It’s well-known to local residents, and those from surrounding communities, that Medstead hosts a riproaring annual celebration over the Canada Day long weekend, from June 30 to July 2. This tradition is to continue 2017, a special year for Canada as the country celebrates its 150th birthday.

The Medstead Homecoming/Canada 150 celebration will boast a wide variety of festivities for folks of all ages. The spe-

cific event, for which many are preparing in advance, is the Demolition Derby, which will take place between 2-5 p.m. on Canada Day. The origins of the demolition derby in Medstead date back to July 1, 2002. According to Cheyenne Orange, Secretary of MADRA, “The 2005 history book says it best.”

According to this book, “It started when Leonard Barbondy moved to Medstead in 2000. He started to build derby cars and make lots of noise in town with his car in the back yard.

Planning is Key!!

People would stop in to see what he was doing.”

Barbondy went to North Battleford, bringing with him a couple of youth from Medstead to help him in the pits.

According to the history notes, this is when Ron Jesse of MADRA approached Barbondy to start up a derby in Medstead.

The first year Medstead hosted the derby only five cars were entered, but by 2003, there were fourteen cars and four trucks. Each year has boasted crowds of several hundred spectators.

Saskatchewan’s centen-

nial, 2005, easily marked the largest turnout on the record.

Orange notes, “Many people would use this opportunity to come back home and catch up with old friends. Kids loved it, because what kid doesn’t love watching a bunch of cars smashing into each other on purpose.”

This year’s derby is scheduled to commence at 2 p.m. on Canada Day, but all cars are required to be in the pit between 9:00 and 11:00 that morning. Prize awards for first, second and third will be issued

in the amounts of $2000, $1000, and $500, respectively.

An unusual twist for this year’s event is the first ever hosting of lawnmower races, where competitors rig up their machines and compete against one another.

According to the MADRA secretary, “Spectators will be charged a fee of $5 for the event at the gate.”

Keeping with tradition, the annual demolition derby will be followed by the Medstead pit BBQ supper at the arena.

Ron Jesse is acting as point person for the demolition derby and is making himself available to those seeking further information and rules for the occasion. He can be reached at 306-441-8277.

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RE: 2017 THE BATTLEFORDS COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Dear Community Organization: Battlefords Publishing Ltd. invites all clubs and organizations to forward information about your club, group or agency for publication in the Battlefords Community Directory.

There is NO CHARGE for this listing. The Battlefords Community Directory is supported by advertising from area businesses and, revised and published annually, serves as a valuable resource for those new to the community, as well as long-term residents.

Your information may be forwarded: • in person to our office or by telephone 306-445-7261 to the attention of Alana Schweitzer • or by fax 306-445-3223 or email to the attention of Alana Schweitzer (newsoptimist.alana@sasktel.net) Below is a form you may fill out and return or, if you require more space, to use as an outline for submitting your information.

Deadline for submitting new copy is Friday, May 19, 2017 for publication in June. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Dumber than a speck of dust, downright brain dead Ed, my old neighbour, has an instinct for exaggeration.

He doesn’t stop at describing someone in only one way. He keeps magnifying his first description.

He recently told me that a cousin of his was as dumb as a rock then, later, he said his cousin was dumber than a speck of dust.

Before he was done, Ed shared his cousin was downright brain dead. Ed uses the same exaggerations for sheep.

Obviously, Ed has no respect for sheep. When he Skyped last, I was doing research on the sheepfolds for sheep that Jesus referred to in the Bible.

The only thing Ed is impressed with concern-

ing sheep is the excellent ability of dogs to herd sheep. He has a great respect for the Border Collie as herding dog for sheep.

Ed has never raised sheep and he never will.

He does not want any lamb chops; and woollen clothes make him itch.

Ed accused sheep of have no fighting skills, as they run away from danger, but they are not fast runners.

They cowardly hide in the flock hoping that some other sheep gets attacked and they don’t.

Sheep need constant attention, unlike beef cattle that you can turn loose and they will be safe on their own for days.

Ed cannot see why anyone would be raising

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca defenseless, dumb, timeconsuming sheep.

My old neighbour was not impressed that the Bible says we all are like sheep. It says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way.”

When people flocked to Jesus for help, he said: “I will have pity on them for these people are ha-

rassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

Sheep don’t necessarily stick near to the protection of the shepherd. They do not understand they are vulnerable and, much like a spider web, they can easily be struck down.

Sheep eat poisonous plants, get lost, and forget they cannot swim.

They lack a good hom-

ing instinct.

They get out of sight of the herd and shepherd and cannot find their way home.

They need to be found by the shepherd before a predator finds them.

Sheep are intelligent but they do have an overactive herding instinct.

They give into peer pressure as easily as they eat grass.

They follow the lead sheep even when the lead sheep is going the wrong way.

How many people go along with the crowd and take drugs and end up addicted to them or dead from them?

People often do something because others are doing it.

People do not like to hear they are harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Most see themselves as intelligent and in charge of their lives like a shepherd or a sheep dog.

This is true to some extent but our confidence is not in ourselves but God. We are as defenseless as sheep when disease, accidents, disasters and terrorist attacks grab hold of us. None of us can shake off death’s hold indefinitely.

We do not have to be without God’s Good Shepherd given for all.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is the gate or door to the sheepfold of God for the present and for heaven to come.

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CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867 Joseph-Armand Bombardier (1907–1964) Inventor and businessman

A new way to travel the great white north Whatever your feelings about the current state of affairs surrounding multinational aerospace and transport giant Bombardier Inc., we can all exhibit Canadian pride in regards to the company’s founder, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. This inventor, engineer and entrepreneur revolutionized winter travel in Canada with his innovations to the snowmobile and his subsequent invention of the Ski-Doo.

A 46¢ postage stamp from 2000 designed

by Michèle Cayer and titled JosephArmand Bombardier: Getting Around in the Winter. Credit: Library and Archives Canada; Copyright: Canada Post Corporation.

Born in a small farming village in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Bombardier was imbued with an innate gift for mechanics and engineering. Legendarily, he built his first machine that could travel across the snow when he was only 15. Using two wooden sleds hitched together, a handmade wooden propeller and a refurbished Model T Ford engine, the contraption ran over a kilometre before the teen was told to dismantle it for safety reasons.

At 17 Bombardier dropped out of seminary school to study electrical and mechanical engineering. Afterwards, he returned to his hometown of Valcourt and borrowed money to set up a workshop. Quickly he gained a reputation as an expert in all things mechanical and the popularity of his services was such that he was able to repay his loan within three years.

While his business grew, he tinkered in the background with designing and developing a snowmobile.

In 1935, Bombardier’s first prototype was born and in 1937 he patented his machine’s sprocket wheel and track drive system. Two years later, the B7 was brought to market. Resembling a tank, the vehicle could seat seven people and was sold to country doctors, ambulance operators, and priests living in remote areas. As sales increased Bombardier gradually transformed his workshop into a manufacturing company, which officially opened under the name L’Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitée (roughly translated, “The Bombardier Snow-Car Limited”) in 1942.

By the dawn of the Second World War, Bombardier had sold thousands of snowmobiles and developed several prototypes. Among these were four that were designed exclusively for the military.

But after the war things began to change. Most significantly, governments started to plow rural and secondary roads in the winter, eliminating most of the need for Bombardier’s snowmobiles and effectively rendering them obsolete.

Undeterred, Bombardier innovated and adapted to the changing times. He went on to design a handful of all-terrain vehicles, including the popular Muskeg tractor, for the mining, forestry and petro industries. The success of the Muskeg enabled Bombardier to return to his roots and create an entirely new type of snowmobile. This prototype resembled a motorcycle and was lighter, smaller and less expensive than past models. The Ski-Doo was first commercialized in 1958 and within a decade had significantly altered life in northern communities. Moreover, widespread recreational use of the vehicle guaranteed future sales long after its inventor passed away in 1964.

Where are we from?

THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC

CANADA’S IRISH COMMUNITY

When St. Paddy’s Day rolls around each year, Canadians across the country don their greenest garments to celebrate the Irish presence that’s such a fundamental part of our national identity. While Montreal’s celebration is the oldest and largest—the city has proudly hosted a parade every March 17th since 1824—the province of Newfoundland and Labrador has gone as far as to make the day a public holiday.

The Irish started calling Canada home as early as the 17th century. Close ties with the French landed them a place in the early colonies of New France and a number of Irish communities were established in the Maritimes. However, the largest waves of immigration occurred in the first half of the 19th century. During the late 1840s Ireland was plagued by the Great Famine; of the nearly two million people that fled, hundreds of thousands made their way to Canada. Many of this group died en route and others never survived past quarantine at Grosse Île. Those who made it often preferred to work in cities and towns, with many eventually moving southwards to the United States. By 1871, the Irish represented the largest ethnic group in Canada in every major town except Montreal and Quebec City.

Today, 14 per cent of the Canadian population—or just over 4.5 million individuals— claims full or partial Irish ancestry. The most significant numbers continue to be in the Maritimes, but Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia also have substantial populations. Well known Irish Canadians include former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney; novelist W.P. Kinsella; businessman and brewer Eugene O’Keefe; comedian Mary Walsh; and the late great folk musician Stompin’ Tom Connors.

Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

Question 1: What does the acronym CRTC stand for?

Question 2: The Cypress Hills, whose northern slopes are among the few remaining places in Canada still frozen from the Wisconsin glaciation (which ended 11,000 years ago), straddle the border between which two provinces?

Question 3: What food processing technique was invented in the 1920s by Ontario biologist Archibald Huntsman to aid the shipping of fish fillets?

Question 4: What was the name of Ottawa’s original football club, which formed in 1876 and played in the CFL from its 1958 inaugural season until folding in 1996?

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ANSWERS 1: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission 2: Saskatchewan and Alberta 3: Fast freezing 4: Ottawa Rough Riders

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infO Canada THE STORIES BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS

NOVA SCOTIA’S FLAG Nova Scotia’s provincial flag dates back to 1858, making it the only one adopted before confederation.

It depicts a diagonal blue cross on a white background, with a lion on a gold shield in the centre. The flag is a variation of the Scottish flag and thus pays tribute to the province’s namesake.

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