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The Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Center hosted a Show Case Powwow last Thursday at its location at 960 - 103 St. According to a release, the show was “to help teach and understand about the powwows that are upcoming every summer throughout Canada and the USA.” The event began with supper and was followed by performances by a number of dancers, some of whom were very young. Information sheets described the meanings and purposes of dances and dress. Elder Melvina Albert, from Thunderchild, hopes to have more events in the future. Albert said the event was successful. “We weren’t expecting that many people, which is good.” Photos by Josh Greschner

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Walk commemorates cemetery By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

A number of community members gathered at the old Government House site last Friday for a walk to commemorate those who lie at the site’s cemetery. The event was led by local lawyers Eleanore Sunchild and Ben Feist and Living Sky School Divi-

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sion Learning Consultant Sherron Burns. Among others in attendance were local historian Don Light and Alvin Baptiste, students from Sakewew High School and news media. The cemetery site has graves of students, and of family members of Rev. Edward Matheson, who was at one point was the school’s principal. The site is located on

land owned by former resident Wayne Kopp, who granted permission for the group to host a walk. The oblates, who own land that allows easiest access to the site, also granted permission. The site recently gained status as a municipal heritage site. Burns, Sunchild and Feist are seeking provincial designation of the site.

Baptiste and Light gave some words. Baptiste said he is a relative of Annie Peyachew buried at the site. Baptiste thanked everyone who participated in the walk for “[honouring] the students that passed on.” “There’s a lot of people who aren’t aware of the gravesite here,” adding he didn’t know of the exact

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Mayor Ryan Bater in an airplane at the Cameron McIntosh Airport last Friday. The Government of Saskatchewan announced it would continue to fund the Community Airport Partnership program. The provincial government is funding $275,000 toward the airport, which the City is matching. Photo by Josh Greschner

Airport project receives $275,000 By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

North Battleford is again receiving funding for its airport. In the form of cost-shared grants, the government is spending $275,000, which the City of North Battleford will match. Mayor Ryan Bater and MLA Herb Cox were on hand for an announcement Friday. This is the third year both levels of government have participated in this project. The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $700,000 in cost-shared grants this year, of which North Battleford received

$275,000. The City must submit a grant application to receive funding. Repaving work remains to be completed at the Cameron McIntosh Airport. Previous work, Cox said, has been repairs to lighting on runways, as well as storm sewers. The News-Optimist reported last year the runway project is planned to span four years. “Community and regionally-owned airports support vital services like air ambulance, law enforcement and firefighting,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister David Marit said in a release.

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There are a number of items to report from the May 17 sitting of provincial court in North Battleford, as some prominent cases continue to make their way through the justice system. The next court date for Tristan Pinder has been set for May 29 at 11 a.m. by closed circuit TV. Pinder faces attempted murder and other charges following a Highway 16 standoff with police April 16 in which shots were fired. Pinder appeared by CCTV Thursday morning before Judge Lorna Dyck. Pinder is jointly charged with Verena Petrucka who faces several charges including discharge of a firearm with intent, and assault on police with a weapon, among others. Her matters were previously scheduled to return to provincial court May 29 by closed circuit TV. Both Pinder and Petrucka remain in custody. Also in provincial court Thursday, bail has been denied for Nicolas Petalas, who is headed to trial on a number of drug-related charges. Petalas remains in custody until the trial, which is scheduled for July 25 in provincial court. His charges date back to March after a search warrant was executed on Winder Crescent. He was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime and a long list of weapons charges. Also appearing in court Thursday

was counsel in the case involving Romellow Meechance, who also faces charges in connection to the case. His trial date has been rescheduled from June 14 to June 27 in provincial court, to accommodate a scheduling conflict for the federal Crown prosecutor. Meechance faces charges which include possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of stolen property under $5,000. Meechance was not required to appear in court for this latest appearance. Another matter in court Thursday was the charges involving Jordan Waskewitch of Onion Lake. He appeared by CCTV on several charges stemming from Jan. 11. His charges include operating a motor vehicle while being pursued by police, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failure to comply with a breath demand, possession of a prohibited device, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner and possession a firearm without a licence. Waskewitch’s matters have been adjourned to June 4 at 11 a.m. by CCTV in provincial court. He remains in custody.

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This was the scene Tuesday afternoon at the 11th Avenue-101st Street location where the new Magic Lantern cinema complex is being built. Work began the previous week, with the work site fenced off. This week, heavy equipment arrived and digging was underway of footings for the building. The construction is expected to last up to a year. Photo by John Cairns

Battlefords RCMP are reporting they responded to a complaint Monday morning of gunfire at a residence on the 1100 block of 105th Street. Police say they were called to the scene at approximately 7:50 a.m. According to the RCMP, occupants advised they heard gun shots and had reported it to police, but were un-

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I recently received my STARS Air Ambulance home lottery and 50/50 tickets in the mail. While the allure of all the shiny prizes offered by lottery organizers is certainly a factor in my annual purchase of tickets, it’s not the primary reason I support the cause. I grew up in a remote rural area. In those days the nearest hospital was about an hour away. Today emergency care is more than two hours away by road. The community where I grew up now has an ambulance, but back in the day even that service wasn’t available. Any kind of accident or critical health incident could be fatal, and often was. Studies have shown that the more quickly a patient receives treatment, the better their chances of a full recovery. This includes the timely treatment of stroke, heart attacks or brain injuries, which, according to the STARS website, can save more than $1 million per patient. In addition, STARS claims the economic benefits of helicopter ambulance missions are six times higher than the costs and patients transported by helicopter are more likely to survive than those transported by ground ambulance, even though their injuries are more severe. Critical care is concentrated in urban centres, but less than half the population of Western Canada lives in a major urban centre. Those in urban centres can access care in a matter of minutes, for others the time frame is hours. So, in support of the 50 per cent who live in rural and remote areas, I choose to support the STARS Foundation lottery. The lottery proceeds supplement the government’s support of the program as well as the support of corporate sponsors. It’s my small contribution to what I consider a vital service in a province such as Saskatchewan, with its huge land mass and widely spread population. The seventh edition of the STARS Lottery Saskatchewan is offering 2,005 prizes valued at more than $4 million. LUCKY STARS 50/50 draw offers a prize of up to $800,000 cash. The early bird draw deadline is June 27, and the early bird draw is July 12. All final draws will be held Aug. 2, with the ticket sale deadline July 19. To purchase tickets visit http://starslotterysaskatchewan.ca or call 1-844-STARS-SK.

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Neighbourhoods shape futures Dear Editor While house hunting, my daughter’s family mentioned they were considering buying an acreage. I discouraged her saying she would regret the lost time and money spent commuting for work, extra-curricular trips and recreation. She explained they could afford the house with no neighbours. The equivalent urban house with neighbours would be in a neighbourhood littered with needles and tagged with graffiti. I stopped discouraging her because I knew my grandchildren would be shaped, for better or worse, by their external environment. Researcher Malcolm Gladwell in his book, Tipping Point, writes, “Studies of juvenile delinquency and high school dropout rates, for example, demonstrate that a child is better off in a good neighbourhood and a troubled family than he or she is in a troubled neighbourhood and a good family.”

We have been reactively expecting the prison system to rehabilitate criminals when we could be proactively preventing crime by changing environmental signals. Gladwell presents evidence that we can change behaviour by cleaning up signals, like needles and graffiti, that invite crime. Thanks to my daughter’s wisdom, my grandchildren are growing up in a good family in an untroubled neighbourhood. Acreage living is not a solution for all families though. Would guaranteed annual income change the housing low-income families could afford? If you would like to find out, take action. Contact your government representatives. Ask about GAI in leadership races and elections. Most importantly, promote the idea around your kitchen table with children, family, friends and neighbours. Nancy Carswell Shellbrook

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Resurrected craft show returns in ‘19 Dear Editor Attendance at this year’s Battlefords Treasures Craft Show was quite successful and our customers’ response to the show and the quality of vendors displaying there was positive. We had two different draws for this years show and Kylie Blais was the winner of the door prize with a value of $100 and Morgan Menssa was the winner of the Facebook contest we held in conjunction with Moose Creek

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How do you slurp a Slurpee without a straw? The nanny state is coming to a Slurpee near you. Tell me, how does one slurp a Slurpee, the slush ice and pop drink from 7-Eleven, and all its similarly named cousins, without a straw? Do you eat it? Mash your face into the mountain of ice in the four-inch-wide maw of a cup? Do you use a singleuse plastic spoon? And more importantly, do you check yourself into the emergency room from the tremendous brain freeze headache you will get as a result? These are real questions, indeed, as Vancouver, land of the Left Coast, Lotusland, we-don’t-needyour-stinkin’-pipelines (except for the one we are building to our airport for Asian jet fuel) land, is banning plastic straws. And for good measure, they’re banning polystyrene cups and takeout containers, too. The bubble tea crowd is having a bit of a fit. I have no idea what it is, other than you suck up little balls of something or other in your tea, and that’s really the only way to consume it. Let’s look at the

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brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net practicality of this. What do you do with your takeout drink? How do you consume your large McDonald’s Coke while in your car? Ever try drinking one of those without a straw, as in sipping from the edge of the wax-lined carton vessel formerly known as a supersize cup? How did you get that stain out of your shirt and pants afterwards, especially if you had an orange Crush instead? This will be necessary knowledge, because I dare say it’s damned near impossible to do so without spilling, especially if you happen to be in a moving vehicle. Or walking. Or breathing. But I could be wrong. It’s happened once or twice before. Does this mean Vancouverites will go to Burn-

aby drive-thrus for their foam-topped Ice Capps? Fat chance. Granola-eating Burnaby will likely keep up with the Joneses and soon pass similar bylaws. After all, what is a straw but a pipeline to your mouth? Surely 350.org will find someone to protest these pipelines, too. In the coming weeks I expect bans will be passed all along the Fraser River until it reaches the point of insanity. Where that is, I don’t know, but it could stretch all the way to the continental divide, where the river starts, and Alberta begins. Will restaurants start using stainless steel straws? If so, how will they clean the inside? This is not a non-trivial matter, either. If you’ve got something sticky or gooey,

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it may not be so easy to clean. Will they need pipe cleaners? Who will put in that effort for a straw? There’s money to be made for the first guy to come up with a dishwasher capable of washing stainless steel straws to a safe, hygienic standard. Think of the opportunity! But no restaurant is going to hand out pricey metal straws for takeout. So do you have to bring your own? Will your wife want to keep the icky, sticky metal straw you just pulled out of your Ice Capp in her purse, for the next time you need it? Good luck with that, Bud. Here’s an idea to rid Vancouver of single use items: start with the hospitals. They have all sorts of single use items, made of plastic. Needles, tubing, gloves and all biohazard waste, to boot. If they simply went back to sterilizing needles, think of all the garbage that could be spared from the landfill. Single use diapers – where do we even start? Ban that godsend, I tell you! Fill your washing machine with quite-literal crap until they’re potty trained. Single use facial tissues replaced the handkerchief. Bring back the snot rag and ditch the Kleenex, Royal or whatever lotionapplied brand you currently use. I once saw a comedy routine where a man pointed out that white people buy garbage bags specifically so we can throw them out. It was a play on race, for sure, but he made a point. We buy those bags to throw them away, so maybe we should stop allowing garbage

bags, too, in Vancouver. Getting rid of straws is just one way to “save the planet.” Sure it is. So would not having children, or stopping your own production of carbon dioxide via breathing. Every little

bit helps, you know. Some people might think of doing away with single-use politicians, too. — Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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The Town of Battleford is commissioning a study to gauge the feasibility of keeping the south bridge open to vehicle traffic. What’s your opinion? • It’s time to stop pouring money down that hole. Close the south bridge and ensure it is safe for pedestrian traffic. 36% • Finlayson Island isn’t that important. Close both bridges entirely.

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This week’s News-Optimist online poll: Members of the Battlefords Chamber have launched Action Battlefords, aimed at reviving North Battleford’s reputation. What is your reaction? • This is long overdue, good on the business community to step up. • This is good, but why wasn’t this done a long time ago? • Instead of fixing our reputation problems, why not fix our crime problems? • No PR campaign is going to solve any of our problems.

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Ben Feist, Sherron Burns, Alvin Baptiste, Don Light, Lex Linklater and Eleanore Sunchild gathered Friday, along with a number of others, for a walk to commemorate the Battleford Industrial School cemetery. Feist, Burns and Sunchild received permission from the landowner, and from the nearby oblates to put on the walk. The event was titled Walking for Reconciliation. Photo by Josh Greschner

History sometimes murky Continued from Front Light said the people that went to the industrial school “were treated extremely well, almost like royalty.” He said people came off various reserves from living in tents to the school, featuring a building with beds, blankets and three meals a day. Light said not all such schools were like the one near Battleford. Sunchild mentioned oral tradition in which students from the school witnessed the hangings of eight men in Battleford.

Light said there weren’t students at the school at the time of the hanging. Another member of the historical society said the school would have reopened in 1886. “Given the attitude toward First Nations people at the time I would beg to differ that they were treated like kings,” Sunchild said. “Our people were not treated like royalty, and never have been since this country has been settled.” Sunchild said the purpose of the schools was to “kill the Indian in the

child” and assimilate them. Light said he went to a residential school and spoke Cree. Sunchild, who works with residential school claims, said in her experience she’s found residential schools to be all bad. Baptiste emphasized public awareness of the cemetery site, and expects many people to come forward and recognize the importance of such gravesites. The group, along with Light, gathered for photos afterwards.

There were 4,873 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving issued by police during the April Traffic Safety Spotlight on speeding. Whoa, that’s a lot of speeders. One might say those numbers “quickly” added up. Lame jokes aside, it’s time to #SlowDown, Saskatchewan. Excessive speed is one of the leading factors in traffic-related deaths and injuries. If you speed, you’re more likely to get into a collision, and the faster your speed, the worse the collision. Speeding tickets in Saskatchewan got more expensive as of May 1. The base fine on all speeding

tickets has increased by $30 and the km/h charge for travelling in excess of the posted speed has doubled. What do these increased speeding fines look like? Exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h on a regular street or highway triggers a total fine of $190, including the Victims of Crime surcharge and km/h charges. In a school zone, 20 km/h over the limit costs you $310. If you speed past workers in a 60 km/h orange zone, you’ll shell out $440 for going 80, and $1,008 for going 100. So leave a little earlier, ease off the accelerator and keep your money in your pocket. (Besides, you’re definitely going to be late if you get pulled over,

right?). Police also issued tickets for other traffic infractions (traffic safety focus results for April 2018 submitted by police as of May 17) including: • 516 distracted driving offences (426 for cellphone use) • 269 impaired driving offences (including 265 Criminal Code charges) • 323 offences regarding seatbelts/child car seats. Police continue to focus on impaired driving throughout May. Remember, impaired is impaired. In Saskatchewan, it’s currently illegal and will continue to be illegal to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, even once marijuana use becomes legal in Canada later this year.

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Scorpions’ Sting plays Notre Dame, EMBM

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The Scorpions’ Sting, a production by Saskatoon Opera, stopped in North Battleford last week for a couple performances. The Scorpions’ Sting is an opera for children based on the Egyptian myth Isis and the seven scorpions. Cast members performed a number of roles, including those of explorers and of gods. The Scorpions’ Sting is staged by Saskatoon Opera, and Grace Lang of Sobeys and Arinola Kayode-Fadare of Freedom 55 Financial helped bring the show to North Battleford. Director and stage manager Erica McFadden said making the show was a collaborative process. “It’s wonderful working with a group of people who were already so pre-

pared, and the show kind of put itself together,” McFadden said. Jean van der Merwe performed as David Sands, Osiris and as scorpions. Van der Merwe grew up in North Battleford and attended École Monseigneur Blaise Morand for a few years, starting in 2005. Van der Merwe also participated in youth choir, North Battleford Comprehensive High School drama club and local music festivals. Van der Merwe recently finished studying at the University of Manitoba. Performing in The Scorpions’ Sting, van der Merwe said, comes at a good time because the opportunity offers a way into Saskatoon’s opera scene. As well, in the show, “you get to perform for children so it’s not as high pressure and it’s a great way of flexing your [musi-

cal] muscles.” Next for van der Merwe is Opera Nuova in Edmonton and participating in an intensive training program for opera singers, performing the role of The Baker in the musical Into The Woods. After that, van der Merwe said he plans to continue living in Winnipeg and auditioning for roles. McFadden is heading to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for a master’s degree in Musical Performance. Other dates on the tour have included Warman and Martensville. North Battleford is the farthest the group has been on their current tour. Van der Merwe said participating in what the city offers artistically was “a great way to start off a career.” “It’s pretty strong for such a small community.”

The Scorpions’ Sting is an opera for children staged by Saskatoon Opera. There were performances last week at Notre Dame and Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand. Pictured is Chris Donlevy stirring up the audience. Photos by Josh Greschner

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UPAR work has begun outside City Hall on 101st Street. An excavator was at work Tuesday and the street is expected to be closed starting 9 a.m. daily until May 25, but sidewalks were still open. Photos by John Cairns

Councillor praises local mental health efforts By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Near the end of Battleford town council Tuesday, Councillor Gordon Yarde commended efforts in the Battlefords to raise awareness for mental health. Councillor Gordon Yarde spoke about events he recently attended, including the Champions of Mental Health banquet. “That was very well done,” Yarde said.

“I give the mental health association of this area credit for the work that they have been doing. The stigma for mental health is dropping.” Yarde said in our part of the world, discussions surrounding mental health are becoming more open and help is more available, compared to places in the Caribbean. Regarding local efforts, Yarde said “it’s nice to see.”

Health officials are advising people to take precautions should smoke from forest fires spread across Saskatchewan resulting in poor air quality. “People with heart or lung conditions, older adults and seniors are particularly at risk,” said Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Health Officer Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu of North Battleford. “Even healthy individuals can be affected. Monitor your symptoms and seek medical attention if you get worse, particularly if you have a pre-existing respiratory condition.” You can protect yourself during a severe smoke event by: • Reducing or avoiding strenuous outdoor activities especially if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. Children, the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart and respiratory disease should be especially cautious. • Not relying on dust masks, bandanas and

cloths (even if the cloths are wet), since they are designed to trap large particles and not designed to protect lungs from

People with heart or lung conditions, older adults and seniors are particularly at risk. - SHA Medical Health Officer Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu smoke. • Reducing or eliminating exposure to outside air when inside: close windows and close ventilation systems that bring outdoor air indoors. • Staying inside and turning on your air conditioner. Make sure to check to make sure it does not bring outdoor air indoors. You could also go to an airconditioned public space such as a mall, library or church to reduce exposure

to outdoor air. • Using a HEPA air cleaner that will reduce levels of small particles in indoor air, and staying in the room where the air cleaner is located. • Avoiding tobacco smoke exposure as smoking puts added stress on your lungs and those around you. Residents can check current air quality conditions at www.environment. gov.sk.ca/airqualityindex for areas of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan’s air quality index can be accessed at https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/provincial_ summary/sk_e.html . For air zones see www. wyamz.ca and www.gpaz. org. Wildfire smoke forecasts for Western Canada are available at http://www. bcairquality.ca/bluesky/ west/index.html. The Air Quality Health Index of Saskatchewan’s major centers can be accessed at www.airhealth.ca. For health concerns related to air quality, visit HealthLine Online at www.healthlineonline.ca. For advice on symptoms and precautions call HealthLine at 811.

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By Lindsey Leko

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Seeing that it is May, I thought it would be a good time to do a column on Saskatchewan’s big game draw. The province’s draw system dates back to 1958 when the province’s elk populations were under pressure. Today, we have draws for moose, elk, pronghorn and either sex and antlerless mule deer for Saskatchewan residents and white-tailed deer draws for Canadian residents. As a result of more people applying, with only a limited number of tags available, it has been increasingly more difficult to

be drawn. The number of applicants for the big game draw has experienced a steady increase over the last several years. In 2017, more than 51,000 hunters submitted more than 95,000 Saskatchewan resident applications for the big game draw compared to 42,500 applications in 2011. Moose was the most sought after species in 2017 with over 32,000 applications. People often complain they know someone who was drawn no less than five years after being drawn for the same species in the same zone the last time and they have been waiting for eight years to be drawn. Remember, it is a lottery and it is just the luck of the

draw. That’s no different than me complaining because I have not won Lotto Max in the last five years even though I play every Friday night. The computer system is not rigged, there is no favouritism and it is totally transparent and equitable. For 2018, changes have been implemented to address concerns about the increase in applications, including the creation of two new priority pools. The D Pool will be added to the bottom of the priority pool sequence. This addition will extend the amount of time it takes to get into Super A by one year. All successfully drawn applicants in 2018 will be placed in the new

Busy month of April for NB building permits By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Building permits are starting to pick up in North Battleford. Numbers are in for April and they show an increase in both permit numbers and permit values compared to the same month a year earlier. A total of 12 permits were issued in April for $528,500, compared to 11 permits for $429,500 for the same month a year earlier. The numbers were led by two commercial alteration permits issued for $320,000. Six residential alterations

were also issued for $94,500. The new cinema project, now under construction, is not included in the April numbers. To date this year, 28 permits have been issued for $1,588,500, which is still down from the 32 permits issued for $2,737,000 from a year earlier. However, April marks the second month in a row in which permit numbers and permit values have shown an increase. The April numbers were presented at the City’s Planning Committee meeting Tuesday.

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D pool for the 2019 draw. The other added priority pool is the Legacy Pool. This pool is reserved for hunters who have applied and maintained Super A status for 10 consecutive years for the same species. It is designed to provide long-term applicants an increased opportunity to be drawn. This pool is now the highest priority pool a hunter can obtain, but remember the majority of licences will still be allocated to applicants in the Super A pool. In addition to the creation of these new pools, hunters who are awarded three or more draw licences in a year will now have the option to decline licences and have pool status reinstated for that species. Applicants who are successful for three draw species may decline one, four draw species may decline up to two and five draw species may decline up to three. Q: Why are landowners not given priority in the draw? The simplest answer is that it would not be fair. This would mean if you lived in Zone 15 as a landowner and received additional opportunities, then the same would applied to those who live in zones with antelope, moose or elk in northern zones. Soon it would become a system where only landowners could hunt only

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Water quality deemed good Staff The City of North Battleford’s utilities department has submitted its water quality annual report for 2017 at Tuesday’s Planning Committee meeting at City Hall. Here is a rundown of the main items from that report, according to the memo submitted for council’s review. The memo, from environmental technologist Jordon Staff to Director of Utilities Stewart Schafer, included the following: • Water was within compliance of the Water Security Agency (WSA) guidelines in 2017. • 370 samples, collected as part of routine moni-

toring of the distribution system, tested negative for total coliforms and E. coli and were above minimum guidelines for chlorine residual. • One sample tested positive for total coliforms; E. coli was not detected. Test results on repeat samples were negative. • Average monthly turbidity for Water Treatment Plant No. 1 and F.E. Holiday Plant filters complied with WSA guidelines. The GE pre-treatment system for removing hydrocarbons at F.E. Holiday was in operation from January to September. The Battleford temporary water line was recommissioned in April, decommissioned

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in September, and removed. The City collected 14 sets of samples for hydrocarbon analysis from raw and treated water at F.E. Holiday. All samples were either within guidelines or below detection limits. Monitoring for hydrocarbons at F.E. Holiday has continued, using on-line analytical instruments installed in 2016. The City installed six pressure monitors throughout the distribution system in 2017; 10 more are to be installed in 2018. In total, 1.82 million cubic meters of potable water was produced last year from both water treatment plants.

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treated to a presentation by the DuffleBag Theatre. DuffleBag Theatre adapts fairy tales and classic stories using members of the audience in the main parts, creating a spontaneous and energizing theatre experience for audiences of all ages. No one is chosen ahead of time, so when a show begins, the narrator invites an unsuspecting audience member on stage to play one of the main parts. They are given a costume, props and guidance from the narrator as they perform on stage with the DuffleBag actors. Improvisation is the key to DuffleBag Theatre, because whatever the audience cast members do is incorporated into the show. Since the whole audience participates during the show, the results are captivating and hilarious. June 5 is UCHS Awards Night while Living Sky School Division awards will be presented June 7. Coffee row folks are thankful there have been timely rains to reduce the fire hazard. They are anticipating taking in everything that is on tap in our community in the next month and a half before official summer vacation. Sports teams, whether local or national, as well as more farming season predictions are often talked about, too. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity with our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time …

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Ag.association hosts slo-pitch June 6 to 8 By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

Well it certainly took its sweet time in getting here, but I think summer has found us. If not, then this first sunburn is all for naught. With summer comes the end of all the winter and spring events. People want to be outside in the garden or at the lake camping. Over the spring all of organizations have held their annual meetings and plans are in place for summer activities. The Rabbit Lake Agricultural Association annual meeting saw several new people joining the directors. Keifer Kitching, Cassidy Woodcock, Trevor Pauls, Danny and Crystal Wright, Darren Spielmann and Derek Moore join Dave Rodh, Amanda Moore, Dustin Bassingthwaite, Russell Aumack, Isabelle McLennan, Micky Allchurch, Mary MacDonald and Alan Laughlin. Russell Aumack is president, Micky Allchurch is

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vice-president, Mary MacDonald is treasurer and Alan Laughlin is secretary. The first order of business is to organize the annual slo-pitch tournament July 6, 7 and 8 here in Rabbit Lake. The Rabbit Lake Library sponsored quilting evenings, children’s art and art lessons over the winter. April 23 they held a show and tell. Several examples of varied techniques of quilting and art were on display. The Rabbit Lake Library sponsors a monthly treat of the month draw. Lorraine Scott won a handmade birdhouse built by Dave Siegel. The Rabbit Lake Community Hall board hosted the annual spring supper May 5. Everyone enjoyed the ham and scalloped potatoes, salads and vegetables. Karen Vallee won

Norma Sherman presents Lorraine Scott and with the Rabbit Lake Library treat of the month prize of a handmade birdhouse. Photos by Alan Laughlin

the 50/50 draw of $60 and the door prizes were won by Glen Cherry and Jim Tomkins. The Rabbit Lake Community Hall board held its annual general meeting April 30. The directors are Laureen Becotte, Marie Balazsi, Jeanette Krelow, Dave Martens, Cornie Martens, Mary MacDonald, Margaret Siegel, George Hildebrand, Shelly and Alan Laughlin. Chairperson is Alan Laughlin, Dave Martens is the vicechairperson and Shelly Laughlin is the secretarytreasurer. Congratulations to George and Melita Hildebrand on the birth of a granddaughter, Natalie Violet, born April 30. Parents are Dave and Katherine Vandergught. Natalie is a sister for Oliver and Simon. Meeting Lake Regional Park has opened for the season. A supper was held at the lake on Mother’s Day. The ice is off the lake and I don’t think the lake is any higher than it was last year. Rose Gill Lodge also sponsored a Mother’s Day tea. The Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle will be hosting Larry Krause as entertainer on May 24. Once again there will be a supper before the show. Donny Parenteau will be back in Rabbit Lake June 10 for a CD release. This event is by advance ticket only. On June 24, Mykal Gambull will be the entertainer. May 14 the Rabbit Lake and District Museum committee held its annual general meeting at the museum. The officers for 2018 are Norma Sherman president, Isabelle McLennan - vice-president, Ruth Hrynewich - secretary and Alan Laughlin - treasurer. The annual church service and picnic will be held

June 10 June 20 the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle and the Rabbit Lake and District Museum committee will be holding the annual rhubarb festival. Enter a pie and compete for the title of Rhubarb Ruby. The reigning Rhubarb Ruby is Bev Kowerchuk.

Hoffunungsfelder Mennonite Church will be holding summer services in the Rabbit Lake Mennonite Church on the third Sundays in June, July and August at 10 a.m. Everyone is more than welcome to attend. There will be no services in the Fields of Hope Mennonite Church

at Glenbush on those Sundays. Remember that on July 6, 7 and 8 the Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association will be holding a slo-pitch tournament in Rabbit Lake. This is always a fun weekend. Get up and team and come check it out.

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Cardinals ready to defend NSRBL title By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

After years of chasing after the top squads in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League, the Unity Cardinals enter the 2018 campaign with the target firmly on their back. Having captured their first league championship in their 18-year history last August, the Cardinals now have to deal with fending off the other 11 teams in the NSRBL that want to knock them off their pedestal. “We’ve never been in this situation before, so this is going to be an entirely different season for us,” Cardinals third baseman and coach Graeme Gieni said. “I really think this is going to be a season where you are going to have any given team win on any given night. If you get strong pitching, have a solid defence and get some timely hits, you can beat anyone in this league. We have to make sure that we are on our game every night, as everyone will be bringing their best against us.” It was a dream campaign for the Cardinals last summer, as they knocked off the top ranked Border City Blue Jays of Lloydminster in the league final and reached the

provincial Tier III senior baseball championship game on their home diamond, where they fell to the Northeast Red Sox of Melfort. Four players from last year’s lineup are no longer with the team, with the biggest loss being star pitcher Rhett Feser, who is playing abroad in Europe this season. “We picked up a couple of new recruits for this year, two of whom are siblings in Dax and Payton Desmarais, and we have one player who suited up for us about five or six years ago who is back playing for us,” Gieni said. “We were down guys a couple of weeks before the season so it wasn’t looking great for fielding a full roster, but we’re back to having a solid lineup of players once again.” The Cardinals kicked off their title defence on a winning note last Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium, as they picked up a 2-1 win over the Battlefords Trappers. “If you looked at the first couple of innings and saw how both teams were booting the ball around on defence, I would have expected the final score to be something like 10-9,” Gieni said. “After that, the pitchers really started to take things

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After teaching a number of students over the years, Virginia Winterhalt of Dance Connection said her love of dance continues to motivate her. “There’s just been thousands who’ve come through these doors,” Winterhalt said. “It makes you feel really good that you had something to be a part of like that.” Dance Connection, located at 1622 - 96 St., is hosting its 30th Anniversary Gala Saturday at the Dekker Centre. Dance Connection is also staging other performances that weekend. The schedule includes Dance Connection Presents: Inspire, taking place Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Take A Bow taking place Saturday at noon and 3 p.m., along with the gala, Saturday at 7 p.m. Along with teaching a number of local students, Dance Connection has helped launch the careers of professional artists. Virginia Winterhalt has been central to the school since the beginning. Originally from North Battleford, Winterhalt trained in the city under Heather Myers and

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finished training at La Danse in Saskatoon. Winterhalt then went on to dance in New York and Toronto, and on a cruise ship. University was next, then Winterhalt returned to North Battleford to open a dance studio. Dance Connection began in 1988. Winterhalt is the daughter of the late Don Ross, and the dance school’s first registration was at Bill and Don’s Men’s Wear and Shoes. The first year attracted

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business side of it,” Winterhalt said. “It’s like running a school, so I feel a bit like a principal.” Dance Connection offers a range of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, acro, contemporary and musical theatre. Ballet is based on the Royal Academy of Dance, and is used as a base for other dance styles. Tap is based on the Canadian Dance Teachers’ Association, while the dance school has made its own jazz syllabus, Winterhalt said, Dance teachers Daylan Sabin and Cassandra Knisely also talked to the Regional Optimist. Along with other styles, Sabin teaches tap and conducts tap exams. Sabin started dance at age 3 and danced at the fire hall. Sabin now has a family and is a school teacher. Knisely also started at 3, and after graduating spent three years in New York. Knisely has recently come back to North Battleford, and plans to stay for a period of time. “I come from a small area but I get to work in the arts, and not very many people get to do that full time,” Knisely said. “It’s

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Hummingbirds visit, snowbirds return By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

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while here we feel lucky to get two or three. Duplicate bridge played in the Do Drop In May 15 saw top score go to Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck. Second high were Catriona Winterholt and Cletus Scherman while in third place were Maureen

Dance teaches time management, dedication Continued from Page 25 Knisely said the dance school hasn’t only produced artists, but also doctors and lawyers and people who have gone on to work various professions. “Dance teaches you time management, commitment and dedication,” Winterhalt said. “People have commented it really helped them deal with the pressures of university and studying things when they had to have so much commitment to something.” Dance Connection contributes to a larger arts scene within the Battlefords. “Arts is strong in North Battleford, and we feel really blessed because there’s a lot of activities for kids to do in the Battlefords now,” Winterhalt said. A highlight of her career with Dance Connection, Winterhalt said,

was winning the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at the 1998 BBEX Awards. Families are at the heart of what Dance Connection does. “We’re so happy that families have still chosen to have their children dance and support us and trust us with their kids’ training, because our numbers consistently stayed the same for so many years,” Winterhalt said. Teaching staff for the 2017-18 season include Winterhalt, Sabin, Knisely, Sarah Santoro, Gillian McCaffery, Dianne Gryba, Matthew Armet, Tyrell Witherspoon, Nic Turuk and Brynn Cubbon. Louise Sylvester does administrative work. Barb Stolz is a former administrator and Margaret Stephen is a former ballet teacher. Next year, Danielle Greening and Alexandra Welford will join the teaching team.

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Crown Hill 4-H members Zayne Letkeman , Taylor Reid, Hunter Reid and Ariana Verbonac competed in a regional public speaking competition in Perdue March 25. Photo submitted

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The North West Regional 4-H public speaking competition was held in Perdue March 25. There were 36 talented brave speakers talking on a wide variety of topics. Some made you laugh, some made you think and some taught you something. These competitors

4-H Notes advanced from club and then district competitions. The first and second place winners from each age group moved on to the provincial competition on April 7 in Melville at the

Horizon Credit Union Centre. There were three judges for each age group. All speakers received a certificate with the top three receiving plaques. The Cloverbud winner was April Huber, second was Savannah Elliott and third was Tristan Brunet. In the junior class, first was earned by Casey Ogilvie, second was Taylor Reid and third was Benson Eaton. Hunter Reid was first in the intermediate category, second was Martine Bosse and third was Madelyn Mann. In the senior group, first was earned by Myles Wright, Emma Panter was second and third went to Wyatt Miller . Four Crown Hill 4-H Club members competed at this level. They were Zayne Letkeman, Taylor and Hunter Reid and Ariana Verbonac . Hunter and Taylor advanced to provincials.

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OBITUARIES Neil Walter Smith In loving memory of Neil Walter Smith July 30, 1922- May 14, 2018 Neil Smith passed away peacefully on May 14th after a short time in hospital. He lived a healthy, happy and full life but recently had expressed his yearnings to be reunited with his beautiful wife, Ada, and his wish was not long coming. He was born the youngest son of Charles and Annie Smith on a farm in the Eagle Hills district. He attended the Eagle Hills School which eventually became the focus of his music and many community club interests. Neil was always an industrious person. He started young as a hockey coach, and worked for Harry Stewart & Sons on road construction. He operated a welding & blacksmith shop in Battleford, worked at the Canadian Pacific Airways Airport during the war and then with Fred Light at the Battleford Lighthouse Service station. His career as a maintenance fireman at the Saskatchewan Hospital & Geriatric Centre in Battleford lasted 24 years. Neil and Ada Neale married in 1945 and while living in Battleford their son Patrick and daughter Peggy were born. In 1956 the family moved to the original Smith farm yard in the Eagle Hills community. Neil worked along with his brothers on the farm on his off hours and was valued as the designated welder. He had a special love for collecting and displaying unique collectables from the past which were displayed in their home and yard. He was dedicated to his jobs at the hospital and on the farm, but was also an avid & resourceful member of the Eagle Hills Community Club, the Battleford United Church and many more community causes. In the 2005 Battlefords North West Historical Society book Battlefords North West Nation Builders Neil’s story summed up what his life was all about; “some people are particularly adept at taking the initiative when and where a need develops. They volunteer their time and talents when they are needed, not necessarily when it is convenient for themselves, and want not for recognition or thanks. These qualities accurately describe Neil Smith: always ready and reliable and always with an amusing little story or two to lighten the moment.” He of course will always be remembered for his amazing musical talent and his violin tunes which we all loved so much. Certainly no toes could possibly resist tapping when he played the old favourite Orange Blossom Special! Neil is survived by his son Patrick and daughter Peggy Petrin; his grandchildren Terri, Stephanie, Scott and Crystal Smith; and his nieces and nephews. Neil was predeceased by his beloved wife Ada; his parents Charlie and Annie Smith; his sisters Vera Parkyn, and Lavina Griffiths; his brothers Herb and Bruce Smith; brothers-in-law Roy Parkyn and Bill Griffiths; sisters-in-law Lillian Smith; nephew Donald Smith and by his son-in-law Joe Petrin. At Neil’s request there will be no funeral. A private internment of his remains was held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations in Neil’s memory can be made to the River Heights Lodge Auxiliary. __________________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES O’DRISCOLL: In Loving Memory of Myrna Edith O’Driscoll, born April 27, 1956 at North Battleford, SK., passed away May 7, 2018 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by her loving husband of 42 years Arnold; loving children and granddaughter: Charlene (Joshua) Prochner of Codette, SK and Jason (Lesley) O’Driscoll & their daughter Blaik of Kamloops, B.C.; sisters: Linda Fisher & her children: Tammy Woodward, Kim (Chrissy) Fisher, & Chad Wright; Phyllis McDonald & her children: Kari (Carl) Checkosis & Kelly McDonald; in-laws: Kevin (Louise) O’Driscoll, Patricia (Kelly) Rhodes, Bernadette (Lyle) Leslie, Marilyn O’Driscoll, Kimberly (U Micheal) O’Driscoll, Brendan (Beverly) O’Driscoll, Eileen (Brian) Znack, and Thomas O’Driscoll; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by her parents, Hugh and Irene McDonald; in-laws: Thomas and Gertrude O’Driscoll; brother-in-law, Micheal O’Driscoll; nephew, Brett Fisher. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Presider was Bernadette Maddaford. Music: Louella & Harry Crossland. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Celebrant Fr. Roque Concepcion. Both Services were from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Cross Bearer was Kim Fisher. Shared Memories were given By Charlene & Jason. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11: Beverly O’Driscoll; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 - Dave McQuaid; 2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18 - Joanne Nicotine; Gospel - Fr. Roque Concepcion; Prayers Of The Faithful Shawna O’Shea; Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers - Marilyn & Kimberly O’Driscoll. Music Ministry: Dave McQuaid. Honourary Pallbearers were All those who shared in Myrna’s life. Active Pallbearers were Bill Pambrun, Glen Pambrun, Bob Pambrun, Clifford Pambrun Jr., Kevin Sonnleitner & Wade Kotelko. Interment was at Cando Cemetery, Cando, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 (designate to the Palliative Care Unit). Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

In the Estate of MARGARET JEAN MARSH, late of Turtleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 8th day of June, 2018. Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201,1291-102nd Street, Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Administrator

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OBITUARIES MORGAN: In Loving Memory of Gail Jean Morgan, born October 22, 1942 at Livelong, SK., passed away May 6, 2018 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by her loving children and grandchildren: Ernie (Dean) Morgan of Prince Albert, SK., Gayla Morgan of Lloydminister, AB., Cheryl Morgan of Saskatoon, SK., and Barbara Mutch of North Battleford, SK. and grandchildren: Mackenzie (Connor), Nolan and Piper Mutch, Curtis (Jayelle), Devin (Melissa), and Carson (Elizabeth) Peters; special friend, Bill Mork of Mervin, SK., siblings: Gwen Laughlin, North Battleford, SK., Dorothy Kivimaa, North Battleford, SK., Arlee Lumgair, Waseca, SK. and Jim (Delores) Doolittle, Maple Creek, SK.; sister-in-law, Jeannette Doolittle, Leduc, AB.; inlaws: Tom (Lillian) Morgan, Dorothy (Durold) Textor and Margaret (Ken) McKechney; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Russell and Winnifred Doolittle; husband, Edward Morgan; siblings: Lorna McKechnie, Hazel Mackie, Edward Doolittle, Norreen Clark, and David Doolittle; in-laws: Charles and Amy Morgan; as well as several other loved family members who have gone before her. A Celebration Of Life was held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, SK with Minister Rev. Trevor Malyon. Rose Ceremony: Soul Sisters. Eulogists were Mackenzie Mutch, Devin Peters & Don Brooks. Music Ministry: Sarah Whitbread – Pianist; St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir; Piper Mutch – Soloist‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’; Hymn Selections: Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace, As The Deer Pants For The Water, Because He Lives & Morning Has Broken. Urn Bearer was Nolan Mutch. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared in Mom’s life. Honour Guard: North Battleford Bonaventure Lions Club, North Battleford Lions Club & St. Paul’s Anglican Church Soul Sisters. Memorial Donations are requested to Dog Guide Program, c/o: Lions Foundation Of Canada, 152 Wilson St., Oakville, ON L6K OG6 Or to donor’s choice. Interment was at Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

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

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I awake each morning to start a new day But the pain of losing you never goes away I go about the things I have to do And as the hours pass I think again of you I want to call you and just hear your voice But you are not there and now my heart cries. Just to see you again to hug you good bye To say Momma I Love You Always Will... And now all my memories of you are so dear But God, how I miss you and wish you were here

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Saturday, May 26

Topline Social Dance Club with Harry Startup at the Sloan Auditorium Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street from 8;00 p.m. to midnight. Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, May 26

Spring Tea & Bake Sale at St. Vital Parish Center, 11 - 18th Street, Battleford from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Door prizes. Everyone welcome.

Monday, May 27

Annual Walk For Lupus at River Landing in Saskatoon. Registration at 12:30 p.m.Walk to begin at 1:00 p.m.To receive your pledge sheet, sponsor a walker, or for more information, please contact Irene Driedger by email at idriedger@sasktel.net or by cell 1-306-227-9562.

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Paint Nite at the Blend Restaurant & Bar at 7:00 p.m.Visit PaintNite. com to view this painting, access event details and to purchase tickets. Use coupon code SAVESK to save 40% on your tickets!

Thursday & Friday, May 31 & June 1

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale at 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m., Upper Hall. Something for everyone.

Friday & Saturday, June 1 & 2

Garage Sale at St. George’s Church Hall, 191 - 24th Street, Battleford. Friday from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bar-B-Q, Pie & Ice Cream on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Waseca Walk-a-Thon 2 km & 10 km. Register at 9:30 am at Community Centre. Walk starts at 10:00 am. Lunch provided. Information & pledge sheets 306-490-8483.

Sunday, June 10

Battlefords Family Fun Day from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - 1611-93rd St., North Battleford for more information call 306-445-9096 or email: pastorjkwon@gmail.com 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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Public Notice: Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Annexation Public Notice: Zoning Bylaw and Annexation Public Notice is hereby given that the Council for theAmendment Village of Edam intends to adopt one bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 02-17, known as the Zoning Bylaw Public Notice is hereby given that the Council for the Village of Edam intends to adopt one bylaw under The (ZB). Furthermore, pursuant to the Municipalities Act, the Village of Edam intends to restructure the Planning and Development Act (PDA), 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 02-17, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB). existing municipal boundary around the proposed extension of 1stintends StreettoSouth within the the existing NW Furthermore, pursuant to the Municipalities Act, road the Village of Edam restructure ¼ Section 31-48-19-W3M, as shown. municipal boundary around the proposed road st Street INTENT: The intent of the proposed amendment is extension of 1 South within the NW ¼ Section to better align the Village of Edam’s with provincial 31-48-19-W3M, as shown. legislation regarding discretionary uses, notice of deINTENT: The intent periods, of the proposed Zoning Bylaw cisions, permit validity development appeals amendment is to better alignhighway the Village of Edam’s boards, fees, aesthetic qualities, commercial Zoning Bylaw provincial legislation regarding discretionary uses with and telecommunication towers. The discretionary uses, notice of decisions, permit validity annexation surrounds a proposed road adjacent to the periods, development appeals boards, fees, aesthetic municipality boundary to ensure discretionary alternative access qualities, highway commercial uses and for ratepayers, and thetowers. road being within municipal telecommunication The annexation surrounds jurisdiction. a proposed road adjacent to the municipality boundary AFFECTED LAND: The affected land is legally to ensure alternative access for ratepayers, and the road being within jurisdiction. described as all landsmunicipal located within the jurisdiction of the Village of Edam, and the proposed 1st Street AFFECTED affected land is legally South within theLAND: NW ¼The Section 31-48-19-W3M. describedThe as all landsfor located within the jurisdiction of REASON: reason the amendment is as the Village of Edam, and the proposed 1st Street South follows: within the NW ¼ Section 31-48-19-W3M. • Clarify for discretionary uses: application procedures, evaluation public notice requireREASON: The reasoncriteria, for the amendment to the Zoning ments, Council renders decisions, and potential Bylaw how is as follows: limitations of approvals. 1) Clarify fordecision discretionary uses: clarify application • Simplify notice of procedures, perprocedures, evaluation criteria, public notice mit validity periods, and standardize Development requirements, how Council renders decisions, Appeal Board procedures. and potential limitations of approvals. • Allow for residential in the Highway 2) Simplify noticedevelopment of decision procedures, clarify Commercial District at theperiods, discretion permit validity andof Council. standardize • RemoveDevelopment all referencesAppeal to theBoard control of aesthetic procedures. 3) Allow for development in the Highway Commercial District at the discretion of Council. requirements, andresidential telecommunication towers. 4) Remove referencesistofor thea control of aesthetic requirements, anda telecommunication towers. The reason for the all annexation Road Subdivision that will create second access point for certain residential properties, and be within municipal boundaries for clear identification of municipal The reason for the annexation will create a second access point for certain residential properties, and be servicing requirements. located within municipal boundaries for clear identification of municipal servicing requirements. PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and annexation at the Village office between theINSPECTION: hours of 9:00Any a.m. and 12:00 p.m. as asand between 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.between Tuesday PUBLIC person may inspect thewell bylaw annexation at theand Village office the hours to Friday, any p.m. statutory Copies willand be5:00 available to the public, orexcluding by emailing the of 9:00 excluding a.m. and 12:00 as wellholidays. as between 1:00 p.m. p.m. Monday to Friday, any statutory Village at edamvill@sasktel.net. Additional information and maps can be at found on the Village website holidays. Copies will be available to the public, or by emailing the Village edamvill@sasktel.net. Additional at www.villageofedam.ca. Written submissions regarding the amendment and the proposed annexation information and maps can be found on the Village website at www.villageofedam.ca. Written submissions regarding the amendment and the proposed annexation will be accepted prior to the date specified below. will be accepted prior to the date specified below. PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Village the Village Office, Main Street, Edam, SK, S0M 0V0. Administrator

BASAC will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on June 14th 2018 - 7 pm @ Don Ross Room 108

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 25(2) of the Bank Act (Canada), that Innovation Credit Union intends to file with the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, on or after June 4, 2018, an application for the Minister of Finance to issue letters patent continuing Innovation Credit Union as a federal credit union under the Bank Act (Canada) in the name Innovation Federal Credit Union to carry on the business of banking in Canada.

Office, Main Street, Edam, SK, S0M 0V0.

Annual General Meeting

will be at

LETTERS PATENT OF CONTINUANCE

Issued by the Village of Edam this 16th day of May 2018. Issued by the Village of Edam this 16th day of May 2018. Pamela Dallyn Pamela Dallyn Administrator

Battlefords & Area Sexual Assault Centre

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

VILLAGE EDAM VILLAGEOF OF EDAM

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

COMING EVENTS

Valley Ford Sales in Hague has an opening for an experienced automotive service technician. Prefer Journeyperson or combination of experience & verifiable training. Pay negotiable. Contact: Service Manager

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

North West College

Part-Time, Permanent Accounting Clerk Battlefords Campus Posting #101-BC-1718

Reporting to the Controller, this position is responsible for effective and timely processing of the College’s financial transactions in the discharge of College obligations and the accounting for assets.

Compensation: $24.46 per hour, with an excellent benefits package and flexible hours Start Date: ASAP For a complete position profile, and application, visit www.northwestcollege.ca Applications will be received until Noon on June 1, 2018.

www.northwestcollege.ca North West College

North West College is Currently Accepting Applications for the Following Two Positions: Mosquito First Nation: Instructor, ABE Level 2 - 3

Posting #31-MQFN-1819 This in-scope position is responsible for organizing and delivery of education curriculum and content of the ABE program. This full-time, term position is 175 days, running from August 28, 2018 – May 28, 2019

Poundmaker Cree Nation: Instructor, ABE Level 2

Posting #43-PMFN-1819 This in-scope position is responsible for organizing and delivery of education curriculum and content of the ABE program. This full-time, term position is 83 days, running from January 23 – May 30, 2019. Salary Range: $279.70 – $443.02/day based on level of education and years of relevant experience. For a complete position profile, and application visit www.northwestcollege.ca. Applications will be received until noon, Friday, June 1, 2018.

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Mononucleosis case confirmed by school By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

Medstead School students were sent home with a note May 15, spreading the word there had been a case of mononucleosis confirmed in the school. These notes are not atypical and will be sent home for other instances such as lice or pink eye. It is useful to know the risk is there, though it is also important to know how to

react. “Mono is an illness caused by a virus. Symptoms develop four to six weeks after a person is exposed to the virus,” the note explains. From there, potential symptoms were listed including a sore throat, fever and extreme fatigue. The note encouraged prevention of the spread of mono by avoiding sharing drinks and cosmetics and routine hand washing. Treatment is a matter of getting care

from a doctor and to not overexert. The note cited the barometer of recovery as simply the level of wellness of the person. For parents, however, supplemental information as to the illness itself is necessary to understand

the measures suggested in the note should not be exclusive to the times of reminder. According to the Canadian Centre for Disease Control, EpsteinBarr is a virus that will infect most of the population at one point in their lives. According to Physiopaedia, 95 per cent of the population will be infected. Though this virus can cause other conditions, the primarily one is the ability to cause infectious mono-

nucleosis that is less transmittable than the common cold or influenza. The CDC advises patients not to take penicillin-based antibiotics while infected. It also notes there is no vaccine against the virus. It is estimated that 124 of the roughly 130 people in Medstead are already carriers of the virus. The incubation period can be the most difficult part, given that there is a four- to six-week time

to develop symptoms, or none at all. Overall, as stated by the school and the Canadian CDC, the best way to maintain health is with good hygiene and a healthy lifestyle, including being diligent with sharing of drinks and the like. However, given how many are carriers of not just this, but many other viruses, it is good to be precautionary before there is a need to be reminded.

Appointments made to area housing boards Staff Appointments to housing authority boards serving Blaine Lake, Borden, Rabbit Lake and Lashburn

have been announced. Sally Rann and Ruth Morton have been reappointed to the Blaine Lake Housing Authority board

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Now recruiting various positions to start the 2018/19 school year. Please see our website at: www.lskysd.ca for details about the opportunities as well as the application process. All applications must be submitted online.

Battleford’s Family Health Centre is recruiting for the following positions

• Kids First Home Visitor - Permanent Full-Time • Kids First Home Visitor - Temporary Full-Time (ONE YEAR TERM) Please view the full advertisements in their entirety in the careers section on our company website:

www.brt6hc.ca

WANTED

COOKS & DRIVERS

Flexible, Reliable, Hardworking Individuals who are willing to work NIGHTS and WEEKENDS. Willing to be called in, and able to handle cash. Must have valid driver’s license and your own working vehicle to be a driver. Apply in person with resumé and or application. Contact Kaelyn (cook) Ryan (driver).

1642C - 100th Street, North Battleford 306-446-1212

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is recruiting for the following positions

Exercise Therapist Casual Drivers

Please view the full job advertisements in their entirety in the careers section on our community website:

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of directors. Other members of the board are Tom Barrie, Diana Vigeant and Lloyd Hunchak. Hunchak is chairperson. The Blaine Lake Housing Authority provides daily management of 29 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal/provincial/municipal cost-sharing agreement. Heather Schroeder has been reappointed to the Borden Housing Authority board. Other members are Rhonda Siery, Ivan Youchezin, Emily Saunders and Melvin Brooke.

Brooke is chairperson. Thirteen housing units are managed by the authority. Patrick Laughlin has been reappointed to the Rabbit Lake Housing Authority board. Other members are Naomi Unger, George Hildebrandt, Cheryl Moore and Marlene Martens. Martens is chairperson. The Rabbit Lake authority also manages 13 units. Reappointed to the Lashburn Housing Authority board is Gloria Phipps. Other members are Verna

Mae Staniforth, Sheila White, Brody Leipert and Jim Krissa. Krissa is chairperson. The Lashburn authority manages 22 units. Social Services Minister, Paul Merriman, paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community. “This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community.” Saskatchewan has a network of 260 housing

authorities and more than 1,400 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, low income families and persons with disabilities. Persons interested in volunteering to serve on a board of directors is urged to contact the mayor of their community. A local nominating committee recommends board members. Applications for accommodation are available from the managers of each housing authority.

The moon is full May 29, June 27 The moon was full May 29, so is still nearly full as June begins. Watch for Saturn 1.6 degrees south June 1. Mars is three degrees south June 3. By June 16, Venus meets up with Luna, only a couple days past new phase, in the western evening sky, while Mercury peeks out along the horizon. The Beehive Cluster is behind the moon that same evening, visible after the sun is gone from the sky. June 17, Regulus is to the east, while Venus is west, with the Gemini twins a little further west. Regulus, in Leo, is 1.7 degrees south of the moon June 18 providing three or four nights of good photo opportunities. June 23, Jupiter is four degrees south, Vesta is 0.3 degrees away and Saturn is 1.8 degrees south June 27, the night of the full moon. Mercury is coming out from behind the sun for the first half of the month, joining up with Venus in the western evening sky for the remainder of June. Venus continues its stint as the Evening Star throughout the month, rising higher with each passing day. The moon glides past June 16.

askatchewan Skies By James Edgar

Mars rises in the southeast a little after midnight, never very high above the horizon. The moon catches up to the Red Planet June 30. Saturn is a bit further west of Mars through the summer. Mars is retrograding in Capricornus after June 28, while Saturn is retrograding in Sagittarius. Jupiter, also retrograding in Libra, crosses the sky all through the night. The waxing gibbous moon joins the gas giant planet June 22 and 23. Saturn rises in the southeast at sundown, crossing the sky throughout the night. It reaches opposition June 27, the night of the nearby full moon. Uranus is briefly visible in the morning eastern sky, among the fish of Pisces. Neptune begins to retrograde June 19, a process lasting nearly the rest of

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the year – 159 days in total. Remember that it’s us on Earth moving faster than the outer planets that makes them appear to stand still and then move

backward against the starry backdrop. June 21 is the Summer Solstice at 10:07 a.m. — James Edgar has had an interest in the night sky all his life. He joined The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2000 and is now the editor of the Observer’s Handbook and production manager of the bi-monthly RASC Journal. The IAU named asteroid 1995 XC5 “(22421) Jamesedgar” in his honour.

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BATTLEFORDS ART CLUB

Members’ show at Chapel Gallery in June By Rosemarie Stadnyk It was a beautiful day Tuesday for Battlefords Art Club members to paint. Artists worked in watercolour and acrylic paints. Landscape, floral, abstract and contemporary themes were the subjects of the paintings. Members watched a watercolour video on Atmospheric Landscapes by Birgit O’Connor. Lorraine informed us about the members’ exhibition to be held at the Chapel Gallery in June. Have your work ready for the gallery. Drop off is June 14, 15, 16 or 17.

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Sunday not a sacred day to everyone Ed, my old neighbour text in Saskatchewan, considers every day alike. He rejects going to church on Sunday as he sees Sunday as no more sacred than any other day. My old neighbour has lots of people who share his view. They reject the view that Sunday is the Lord’s Day. The commandment, to remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy does not hold water with them. Ed argues the Sabbath Day was not Sunday in the Old Testament but Saturday, and therefore, the commandment to remember or observe the Sabbath does not apply to us. The Old Testament is clear about the Sabbath

Day. It says, “There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day (Saturday) is a holy day, a Sabbath of rest, a day of sacred assembly.” As Christians, Jesus is our rest, our Saviour and Lord. God no longer requires us to observe the Sabbath Day and other holy days of the Old Testament. They were shadows of the reality of Jesus Christ to come. Jesus made it clear that he is Lord of the Sabbath. In the New Testament, God does not specify a certain day of worship and rest, but requires Christians to come together in worship. Sunday, the first day of the week, when Jesus

arose from the dead, became the day of worship and rest for Christians. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. When God spoke of the observance of the Sabbath in the Old Testament, He reminded the Israelites how He

brought them as slaves out of Egypt. As slaves, they had no rest from their labor, nor any hope of rest. God saved them from slavery, and on the Sabbath Day, He commanded them to honour Him and to not work. Most folks, Ed included, do not have trouble with Sunday being a day of rest. Many

see it as a family day because parents aren’t at jobs outside their home. Sunday is often welcomed as a day off work, but many are not confident that public worship of God is in their best interest. Coming together around God’s word and sacraments is a public act that proclaims those gathered are not ashamed of God and His word of life and power. Group worship reminds Christians they have been saved from the slavery of sin through faith in Jesus Christ and together with his people they can build a new life together in His name. Sunday by Sunday,

public worship gives Christians an opportunity to examine themselves to see whether they are in the faith. The power of worship is hearing the acts of Jesus, which were written that we might believe Jesus is the Christ, Son of God, and that believing we may have life in His name. Jesus came to complete the words of the Old Testament. Many turned against Jesus because he healed on the Sabbath Day. He agreed the Sabbath was made for worship and rest. He also showed as, Lord of the Sabbath, the Sabbath was for doing good, saving life and healing those in need.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4 306-446-1695

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

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-5901

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)

1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Various weekly programs “A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

Divine Liturgy: May 6, 13 & 20 at 9:30 am May 27 at 11:00 am (Praznyk, lunch & cemetery services) Wednesdays at 10:00 am Moleben: Fridays at 7:00 pm Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach at (306) 937-3767 or (306) 317-8138

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

Everyone Welcome

www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

ANGLICAN PARISH

Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 10:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor James Kwon

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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New, re-roofing & roof repair

Todd Patterson Owner/Operator

Patterson roofing Where we always try to be the lowest price and best value. - Guaranteed Workmanship -

FREE Estimates & Senior Discounts

Phone: 306-445-8439 Cell: 306-441-3690

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RAYMOND OLESHKO TREE SERVICES PHONE

McCASLIN’S MOBILE WASH

Mobile Hot Water Pressure Washing For Building Exteriors, Vehicles and Equipment

306-481-4465 • Tree Removal

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • AGRICULTURAL • HEAVY EQUIPMENT

BOOK A MOBILE PRESSURE WASH TODAY!

• Trimming & Pruning • Stump Grinder • Fully Insured

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Call Trever at 306-480-6018

CITY COURIER & MOVING 306-441-6419

Citycouriermoving.com

Alain Martel

306-441-6419

• Horizontal Directional Drill • Excavation • Hydro Vac • Trenching • Septic Tank Installation

18 Years Custom Picture Framing Experience

Jocelyn Schmunk Phone: 306-445-1488 Fax: 306-445-1484

Suite 2 2062 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0X5

Call Dean

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Let us take care of your move, short haul or long distance moves... Box 1828 Phone: 306-446-3535 Battleford, SK Cell: 306-441-0111 S0M 0E0 Email: info@citycouriermoving.com Fax: 306-446-3500

HVR Construction ROOFING & EXTERIOR

Lee Ganzert

Rene Michaud

IP Journeyman Carpenter ljganzert@gmail.com

“The Roofing Wizard”

1171B - 100 Street PO Box 1013 North Battleford, SK S9A 0V3 www.triumphroofing.com

306-446-2345 306-445-ROOF (7663) Email: wizard4@sasktel.net

LARGE TREE REMOVAL

PO Box 2268 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0

Cell: 306-441-3342 E-mail: gpday@icloud.com

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Ph: 306-441-4173

Fax: 306-445-2258

Have a "To-Do" List? We Will Take Care of it!

Precision Denture Clinic

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

We accept all dental insurance plans

Rodney Sternig - Licenced Denturist • Satisfaction Guaranteed HOURS:

Mon. - Thurs. ~ 9 am - 5 pm Fri. ~ 9 a.m - 3 pm

306-445-2322

We Carry Liability Insurance

Glenn Day

306-481-4892 schommshandymanrenos@yahoo.com

C ALL PETER 306-446-2155

PEAKE LINE LOCATING

Jeff Schommer

1492 - 100th Street, North Battleford Easy access parking behind building

KELVIN BOHUN

CONTRACTING Serving North Battleford & Area

Specializing in Exterior & Interior Renovations Roofing • Siding • Facia • Soffit • Decking • Fencing

Cell:

SERVING THE BATTLEFORDS & AREA Flat Bed Services Compound Facilities Lock Out & Boosting

Betty's & Trailer Repair Battleford Industrial Park

FREE QUOTES

306-480-6619

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Email: kelvin.bohun@gmail.com

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• Service & Parts • Extended Hours

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Jamie Turuk

GRA H G I H

Journeyman Electrician

306.441.4465

TRUCK DRIVING Training Division

turuk.electric@gmail.com

TURUK ELECTRIC

TEACHING YOU • Class 1 • Air Endorsement • Class 3 • 1A Tutoring • Class 5 • Driver Improvement Training

Battleford, SK

• Residential • Commercial • Rural • Service • Free Estimates AVAILABLE EVENINGS & WEEKENDS

Marv & Sancia 306-441-9650

Phone/Fax 306-446-2606 Passing you on to Perfection

Derrick Shynkaruk

Devan Oborowsky Realtor®

General Contractor

• New Construction • Renovations

306.441.1980 306.445.3144

djshynkaruk@gmail.com

• Shops • Driveways • Patios

Jason King

Ph: 306-445-5452 • Cell: 306-441-6161 Serving the Battlefords & Surrounding Area

devanobe@gmail.com www.dreamrealtysk.com

(306) 490-ROCK (7625)

We Deliver! Three locations in Saskatchewan to serve you better Whitkow • Cochin • North Battelford

POLAR BEAR

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Esthetics By Sharon Pedicures Manicures Facials Body Waxing Lash/Brow Tinting

Dr. Tim Pierce, Dr. Erin Ellis & Associates are Accepting

2030 Foley Drive North Battleford, Sask

306-441-7737 Dr. Tim Pierce

Ltd.

1531- 100th Street, North Battleford

Janaya Pollard

Toll Free 888-446-8050 www.riverbenddental.ca

306-441-4162

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

REALTOR®

janayapollard@gmail.com www.dreamrealtysk.com

306-441-8727

One Store For All Your Needs! Call us about your project today!

2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford

Sharon Colliar

306-446-0007

Kevin Ryhorchuk

The Carpet People

Gift Certificates Available

NEW PATIENTS

Res. 306-445-9969

Flooring, Tile and Blind options to personalize your home!

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Dr. Erin Ellis

306-445-6769

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306-481-5714 or

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Ph: 306-490-7625 Fax: 306-445-5920

FULL LINE OF GRAVEL PRODUCTS

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Bob Frolek's

Owner/Operator

881 - 111th Street

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FREE ESTIMATES Call Dion Call Dion or Pat 937-2083

Dallas Campbell

REALTOR®

306-386-7832

Locally Owned & Operated

WCB • Fully Insured Locally Owned & Operated FOR FREE ESTIMATES • WCB • Fully Insured Serving the • References Available Battlefords & Area • Senior Discount

3 miles N.W. on Hwy. 16, 2 1/2 miles west on Sunshine Road

Owner/Operator CUFCA Certified Polyurethane Foam Sprayer HMI Certified Polyurethane Concrete Raising Technician

Kaley Knight

306-937-2083

• Older Tractors • Combines • Swathers • Balers & Tillage • Other Ag related equipment

306-441-5123

Blair Geering

Ltd.

"Quality that doesn't cost, it pays"

“Quality that doesn’t cost, it pays”

WRECKING

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King's Concrete • Garage Floors • Sidewalks • Basement Floors

J&D Roofing

306-445-1221

Big Mike's Contracting

1001 - 113 Street, North Battleford, SK

Owner: Mike Huber • Expert Tree Removal • 17 Years Experience • Fully Insured • Free Estimates • 60 Foot Bucket Truck • NOW OFFERING Stump Grinding

Call 306-446-2283 Cell 306-441-7570 mghuber@sasktel.net

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The Biggest, Meanest, Greenest Greens in all of Saskatchewan!

Aquadeo Beach Golf Resort Ltd.

North End of Jackfish Lake 306-386-2211

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Discover. . A Golfer’s Paradise

Golf & Conference Centre

www.jackfishlodge.com Lodge: 306-386-2800 Pro Shop: 306-386-2877

• 18 holes • Grass Greens • Fully stocked Pro Shop • Driving Range • Putting Green • Licensed Restaurant • CPGA Lessons Available

A challenging 9 hole course with grass greens overlooking Jackfish Lake

www.meadowlakegolfclub.ca

• Licensed Club House • Power Cart • Pull Cart • Club Rentals •

Located 1 mile south of Meadow Lake on Hwy #4

Visit us at meotagolf.com

ProShop 306-236-6388 Kitchen 306-236-6545 Email: meadowlakeproshop@sasktel.net

306-892-2200

Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club

A Family Park with a 9 hole Grass Green

Silver Lake

Golf Course

formerly St. Walburg Elks Golf Course

St. Walburg, Saskatchewan

PHONE

Located 9 miles North on Hwy 21, 1 mile East and 1/2 mile North of Maidstone

306-248-GOLF(4653)

306-893-2831

8 More than just great golf • 18 Holes Championship Golf • Pro Shop with Rentals • Driving Range • Licensed Dining • Rental Cottages and RV Park • Recreational Community

Goodsoil, SK 2 KM south of Lac des Isles Ph: 306-238-4653

info@northernmeadows.com

• 18 holes • Licensed clubhouse • Mens,couples, ladies nights • Kids club • Friday steak nights

SPIRITWOOD GOLF CLUB 306.883.2731

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BRIGHTSAND LAKE REGIONAL PARK 27 km East of St. Walburg

(4 km East/North along Hwy 26, then 23 km East on Grid 795) Phone

1 2 4

306-248-3780

(May to Sept.)

9-Hole sand green golf course 18-Hole miniature golf course