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The government also announced plans to open 12 new privately operated stores in what were described in the press release as “under served” communities and larger cities. In making the announcement, SLGA Minister Don McMorris cited better service to customers in terms of efficiencies and product pricing. For more turn to Page 6 and visit www. newsoptimist.ca.
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Stars and Snow North Stars Jordan Wiest of Alberta, Igor Leonenko of California, Baxter Kanter of Nebraska, Jordan Townsend of Utah and Coby Downs of California were helping with setup of the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees at the Dekker Centre this week. This is the third year the North Stars have helped with decorating. Above, they are in charge of hanging snowflakes. As hockey players, they are certainly all familiar with ice, but how familiar are the California natives with snow? The Festival of Trees will Light Up the Night Friday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the display will be open for viewing and bidding on the silent auction of decorated items. Sunday morning, breakfest will be served at 9 a.m. (including ice cream!) and Santa will arrive at 10:30 a.m. for pictures. Santa will be on the scene until 1:30 p.m. with the doors closing on this year’s Festival of Trees at 3 p.m. Photo by Jayne Foster
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Cash Lotto Winners The winners of the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation lottery were presented Tuesday morning at the hospital. There was a 50/50 winner as well as 21 consolation prizes of $1,000, and a grand prize of $100,000. The grand prize cheque for $100,000 went to Veronica and Murray MacDonald of Rabbit Lake and was presented by BUH Foundation Executive Director Claudette McGuire. The couple are regular purchasers of the lottery and bought the winning ticket the way they do every year, through the mail as previous purchasers. Winners present Tuesday were: back — Richard Fisher, Murray MacDonald, John Martichenko, Lynn Cole and Judy Mitchell; front — Linda Sabin, Veronica MacDonald, Jamie Killoran and Jessie Felipe. Photo by John Cairns
By John Cairns Staff reporter
N.B. fire department activities increased from last year By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Here are some of the other highlights from the city’s Planning Committee meeting held Monday, Nov. 16. The meeting was chaired this month by Councillor Ryan Bater. The fire report was pre-
sented by Fire Chief Albert Headrick. Firefighting activities are showing an increase for the year to 354, up from 304 last year, through the end of October within the city. RM responses are up to 20 from 16 a year earlier. The previous month had been particularly busy in responding to motor vehicle
accidents, with eight cleanup and traffic responses, two calls for assistance and one standby. Fire prevention activities are also up so far this year to 1,004 from 928 last year. Director of Leisure Services Bill Samborski confirmed the Civic Centre sound system was replaced
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Hosting public engagement evening Staff A City of North Battleford Leisure Services public engagement evening is set for Nov. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre. This year’s event is going to be less formal than the one held last year at the
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Chapel Gallery. It is free to the public and will be family-oriented complete with bouncy houses, games, appetizers, candy bars and more. The evening will also provide a chance for staff from Leisure Services to interact with the public and answer questions.
Oct. 26 and 27. Tweaking of the system is ongoing and ProAV intends to return Wednesday, Nov. 25 to address issues as they arise. He also noted the next Walking With Our Sisters community conversation is set for Nov. 17 at Chapel Gallery. This was the fifth conversation held in preparation for the event that will run Jan. 15 to Feb. 7, 2016. The Operations report and Water Committee minutes were also presented at the meeting. Budget deliberations are around the corner and City Finance Director David Gillan indicated he will have more details about those at next week’s council meeting.
Values for building permits in the city of North Battleford were down for the month of October. The number of permits issued in October — eight — was the same as last year, but the total permit value amounted to $657,000 compared to $7,785,500. Among the permits issued in the month were two new dwelling permits for $470,000. There was also one new garage permit of $20,000, three residen-
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Preserve heritage By Becky Doig Editor
On Page 34 of this edition is an interesting and educational feature written by Richard W. Hiebert of the Battlefords Heritage Society. The story describes how school divisions, working with the Department of Education, collaborated to salvage the historical building that now houses John Paul II Collegiate. It was the former home of North Battleford Collegiate Institute. It’s interesting on many levels and those who will be deciding the fate of the Saskatchewan Hospital Building should give it a read. The buildings are roughly the same vintage. Unlike the building now occupied by John Paul II, however, Sask. Hospital has never endured a period of vacancy. As Hiebert points out, buildings left vacant for extended periods fall into disrepair and decay. The former NBCI was vacant for only a short period of time before it was put to further use, and during that process the planners of the day worked to preserve its architectural heritage. The Saskatchewan Hospital building must not be allowed to languish in limbo. A lack of decisiveness will seal a date with the wrecking ball and such an outcome would be yet another tragedy in the community’s history. There is no question the jurisdictional issues are a nightmare — the building itself being the property of Prairie North Health Region and located on RM of North Battleford land, represented provincially by the constituency of Cut Knife-Turtleford. Those with the power, however, need to come together and come up with the plan. Re-purposing of the old building must be on the table. Anything less will be tragic.
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A large bouquet to Splish Splash Car Wash on the occasion of their free car wash for veterans. My wife and I drove into the building, not knowing what to expect. A friendly employee motioned us into a stall. I got out of the car and asked, “How do I get started to wash my vehicle?” He politely told me, “Go to the office, sit down and have a coffee, as I’m going to do your car. Gloria will escort you in and get your coffee.” As we were walking to the office, Gloria glanced at my wife and informed us, “I know you both, you used to coach us with the Legion Track and Field at the Civic Centre, up and down the steps we’d run for an hour.” She remembered Jill and Eddie Martin, Valerie Carbert, Rick and Reuben Mayes. “You drove to track meets in Saskatoon and other places that we attended.” That was many years ago, what a small world. Once again a big thank you to Splish Splash Car Wash staff for honouring veterans. Tony and Susan Francescone
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CU tax breaks killing small towns Dear Editor Sept. 15, Innovation Credit Union very quietly announced they would be reducing service by more than 40 per cent in six rural communities (Shell Lake, Medstead, Meota, Buffalo Narrows, Hodgeville and Lancer). As president of the Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce, I spoke with Innovation Credit union’s chief retail officer, CEO and board president. I outlined for them our community’s concerns and how this decision could potentially bankrupt our local economy and community as a whole. The seemingly-rehearsed response I received from all three was, “You’ll adjust.” I explained the adjustment was what concerned us as small towns typically adjust by dying. I outlined numerous points of concern, but was not given a single benefit to the decision. I have spoken with community representative from Medstead, Buffalo Narrows and Hodgeville and have left messages for Meota and Lancer. So far all the communities I have spoken with are in agreement that this decision will create a negative financial impact on our communities, small businesses and residents. Through my research of the situation I pulled the 2014 financial statements for Innovation Credit Union. They state they had projected a net income of $11.9 million for 2014 and actually surpassed that by reporting a net income of $15 million. I then looked at the financial statements for Conexus, Affinity and Synergy for 2014. They reported net profits of $32 million, $31 million and $7 million respectfully. I also noted that, as credit unions are considered nonprofit organizations they are taxed at the same two per cent rate as small businesses, instead of the general corporate rate of 12 per cent. Which means that in 2014 our province left approximately $8.64 million in tax revenues in the credit union pockets. The original tax breaks for credit
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unions were established in 1970 to help credit unions as they were member-owned and gave their members a vote. And they operated in rural committees that charted banks would not operate in, thus filling the financial services need in small rural committees. I have talked to Innovation Credit Union and Credit Union Central only to find my vote as a member doesn’t count. I also came across a news article in the Prairie Post dated June 13, 2013 in regards to Innovation closing six rural branches (Hazlet, Climax, Coderre, Pennat, Sceptre and Shamrock). In speaking with the economic development committee in Hazlet they informed me they also petitioned Innovation Credit Union, wrote letters and held meetings, but six rural branches were still closed. Innovation Credit Union has made it quite clear they don’t listen to their members and they no longer care to operate in rural committees or invest in them. When I approached them this summer for their annual donation to sponsor the mini-ferris wheel, I was informed that they no longer make cash donations to our community. Therefore they no longer fit the criteria of being a non-profit organization and should no longer be allowed preferential tax rates. If this decision to reduce services to the above mentioned communities goes through Jan. 4, I think it is a clear indication that for the 2015 tax year Innovation has chosen to operate as a corporation and should be taxed as such. I urge the residents of Saskatchewan to speak with their MLA about how they think the $8.64 million in uncollected tax revenue from our four largest credit unions should be spent, as large credit unions are using it to bankrupt our small businesses and destroy our rural communities. Rose Freeman President, Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce
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In the blink of an eye - looking at life as moments “In the blink of an eye, everything can change. So forgive often and love with all your heart. You may never know when you may not have that chance again.” — Author Unknown I read this quote and started to think of life in “moments.” One moment, your biggest concern is what to
have for supper. The next, is unknown. As I walked through the moments that followed, my senses were heightened. In the blink of an eye, everything can change. A slight twinge of discomfort became thoughts of “What if this didn’t go away? What if something bigger was at play?” My son heads off to
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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Prairie North Health Region has announced beginning Monday, Nov. 9 patients will have 65% access to walk-in medical services at the Twin City Medical Clinic in North Battleford. Will you use it? • Absolutely. Who wants to sit in emergency 3% for something a clinic can take care of. • Yes. It’s very difficult for me to get to see a 18% doctor during regular office hours. . Yes, but with the walk-in physicians taking on new patients, will the wait times get too 11% long? • No. I’ve never had to use emergency. I can 3% always get in to see my doctor when I need to. • No, I’d rather go to the emergency department, even if it’s minor.
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school each and every weekday morning and comes back, as expected each and every afternoon. “What if he didn’t?” I went for a walk with my daycare family and was once again reminded of the close proximity of the road to the sidewalk. “What if a driver was distracted and veered towards us?” I think these thoughts almost every time I venture out onto the highways. The roadways are filled with two to three thousand pounds of glass and steel moving at a speed in excess of 110 km/h. Those drivers are distracted, myself included. Adjusting heat, music preferences, sipping on coffee and watching the time. Just doing things we “all” do when we are on the road for hours at a time. I look at those speeding bullets and marvel at the fact that one individual person’s safety relies on millions of variables out of our control. Each and every time I make the five-hour trip to and from my mom’s, the moment I drive back into the city limits I breathe a sigh of relief. When I make the final turn onto my street where I see our garage, I audibly sigh and exhale the words “Home at last. Thank you.” I have been on the receiving end of a phone call which has changed my life or altered the life of someone forever. The health of those we know and love is often taken for granted. Until it is in jeopardy. The last time Mom had a health scare, the ground beneath my feet opened up. I fell into a place of fear and uncertainty. I looked life as I knew it and was reminded it could all change in a New York minute. Thankfully, it was just a reminder. Not our reality. Others are not so fortunate. I am reminded of this each and every day. A family member recently responded to my message regarding a health concern within her family. I could only imagine the fear and uncertainty of their reality. “All is OK now” doesn’t seem to be enough. But it is truly all we ever have. Each and every day.
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of the “what ifs” in life. It is paralyzing. But each and every time I am given a second chance, I start marveling at those life changing moments in time that sharpen my perspective and remind me of all I am already holding in my hands at that very moment in time. Who cares what is for supper? I guess that is why my fallback is fast food and frozen prepared entrees. Because in the whole scheme of things, what is for supper really doesn’t matter.
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You will not find another house in the Battlefords quite like this 1908 character home! It is currently being ran as a bed & breakfast, but the possibilities are endless. Looking for an income property, here is your chance. With 2 self-contained suits with separate entrances on the 2nd & 3rd levels, you could rent out both and live on the main floor. The house has had many upgrades done including all new windows, shingles & furnace replaced 3 years ago, some electrical and plubming and a grand addition added on in 2003. The house is situated on 2 lots, so the park like back yard is the perfect oasis for you to sit back and relax. You must see this character home in person to understand the beauty it has to offer! Call Tracy Voigt @ 306-441-1981 for your showing today! MLS®555312.
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of the places impacted. Forty existing government owned liquor stores in Saskatchewan will be converted into privatelyoperated liquor stores, with the changeover due to happen after the next provincial election in April. The liquor store in Battleford is among the 40 impacted. Other area stores impacted include Lloydminster, St. Walburg, Wilkie, Unity and Shellbrook. The North Battleford store is not affected by the changes. The Battleford store, which leases a location on 22nd Street, has five employees and sales of just over $1.8 million. In addition to converting the 40 government liquor stores to private stores, another 12 new private liquor stores will be added in the major cities and a few towns that have been underserved, including Aberdeen, Hague, Dalmeny, Pilot Butte, Bienfait and Osler. Another change will impact commercial permit holders including restau-
rants, sports facilities and convention centres. Instead of being required to purchase exclusively from SLGA liquor stores and franchises, they will be able to purchase products from any liquor retailer. The changes were announced by Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Minister Don McMorris at a news conference in Regina Wednesday, Nov. 18. “Saskatchewan consumers will enjoy more choice, more convenience and more competitive pricing,” McMorris said in a statement. ”This new direction allows government to collect the same amount of revenue through a new wholesale markup while also correcting many inequities that have existed among the province’s various liquor retailers.” McMorris said the decision was made following an extensive consultation. “We received a lot of valuable feedback from stakeholders, customers and the general public regarding
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their thoughts on the future of liquor retailing in the province. This new direction reflects what we heard and I want to once again thank everyone who took part in the consultation process.” According to the government the 40 government liquor stores that will be converted were evaluated on factors like efficiency, investment required and the ability to meet consumer needs. There will be a request for proposal process for a new store in each community and retail operators and any other interested businesses will be eligible to participate. As well, affected government liquor store employees will have the ability to participate in and be given preferential consideration during the competitive RFP process for a new store. Details of the RFP process will be developed in the coming months and all changes implemented after the provincial election in April 2016. Among the reasons the government is making the change is to create a more level playing field for liquor retailers, according to the press release. Liquor is currently sold in what is called a “hybrid” system that includes government li-
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quor stores, full-line private stores, rural franchises and off-sale outlets, but the government pointed out there are different rules for each. Among those identified were different discounts, restrictions on the type of products they can sell, restrictions on what beer products can be refrigerated and differences in pricing. With the expanded private retail model, the government stated, all liquor retailers will be treated the same when it comes to purchasing alcohol for resale at a wholesale price, hours of operation, product selection and chilling of beer products and more. “There’s a lot of change required to get our retail system where it needs to be and we now have a plan in place,” McMorris said. “In the end, we’ll have a system that’s fair to retailers and beneficial to consumers while also protecting revenues for government priorities like infrastructure, education and health care.” One group that has lauded the change is the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “The government is freeing local businesses to provide the best possible price, service and selection for customers,” said Todd MacKay, prairie director for the Canadian Taxpayers
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Following his concert at the Dekker Centre, Frank Mills signed autographs for a good portion of the audience that gave him three standing ovations. Photo by Jayne Foster
Mills gets three standing ovations By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
Music Box Dancer is a piano tune famous around the world, written and recorded in the 1970s by Montrealborn musician composer Frank Mills. One could go so far as to call it a mega hit, as it became the number one record in 26 countries and sold millions of singles. S e v e n t y - t h r e e -y e a rold Mills, who appeared in North Battleford at the Dekker Centre Nov. 17, told his audience Music Box Dancer isn’t even his favourite song, nor did he expect it to become so famous. In fact, it was on the B side of a record accidentally delivered to a rock station and, when it hit the air, was an instant smash. Mills, who was a struggling musician in the business for only a few months, was astounded at its popularity – and happy with the money it brought him so he could carry on his career. He laughed with the audience
as he told a story about being stuck in a traffic jam on his way to his debut concert, at which he was nervously expecting up to 500 people. The traffic jam turned out to be the result of a whopping 5,000 people wanting to see him perform Music Box Dancer. Mills did perform Music Box Dancer at the Dekker Centre concert. In fact, he performed it twice – once as the cap to the story of his career leading up to the time of its sudden popularity, and again to close the show, playing along with digitally remastered tracks from an original recording that featured violins and percussion. The remastered track of Music Box Dancer was just one of hundreds of recordings found in a warehouse and recovered by Mills some years ago. On those recordings, which had to be digitally saved before the magnetic tape disintegrated, were songs from 40 years of the composer’s career. From those hundreds
of songs, including performances with many symphony orchestras, Mills has chosen 13 that he says represent the best of his talent to be included on his latest album, After the Dancer. He played several of the songs from After the Dancer for the Dekker Centre audience, but it wasn’t all music. The evening was really a chance for Mills to share life stories with his audience, putting the music in context. The audience responded with laughter, applause and three standing ovations. Following the show, fans lined up to purchase items
from among more than 20 CDs and mementos. Also available was Mills’ Karaoke Piano package that includes a music book to play from and two CDs – one with all the instruments and one minus the piano. Mills explained it’s a chance to play the piano along with the sounds of a symphony orchestra, an experience that was the highlight of his career. The Dekker Centre concert was one of several in western Canada staged as part of the Evening with Frank Mills tour, which he described as his “fifth annual retirement tour.”
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“I kind of like the west,” he told the Battlefords audience. “You guys are fun.” When he’s not touring, Mills lives with his wife Brenda in a Vermont farmhouse. He says he loves his John Deere tractor and his herd of heifers.
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Cleanup work resumes at former Bargain Shop location By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Demolition activity is again underway at the location of the former Bargain Shop on 101st Street in North Battleford. The work is being done to the base that is left at the Bargain Shop location. The building was destroyed in July in a massive early morning fire. The news about the activity at that location was confirmed by Fire Chief Albert Headrick at the Monday, Nov. 16 Planning Committee meeting at City Hall. He expected the work on the base to be done by the end of this week. Headrick said the wall at the adjoining
Award-winning trustee Glen Gantefoer of North Battleford, chair of the board of education for Light of Christ Catholic Schools, was awarded the Saskatchewan School Boards Association Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual general meeting of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association held Nov. 8 and 9 in Saskatoon. He has twice served as president, and has been involved locally with school boards since the 1980s. Watch for Everybody Has a Story in the Tuesday, Nov. 24 News-Optimist for more on Glen Gantefoer’s involvement in education. Photo submitted
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Fabricland was forced out of that location due to smoke damage from the fire and has
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Work was underway this week to begin rehabilitation of the former Bargain Shop site. Photo by John Cairns
Getting Ready The Festival of Trees, presented annually by the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, gets underway at the Dekker Centre Friday. Decorators were at work this week getting ready. Below, Diane and Roman Waines set up a sleigh and reindeer in the foyer of the centre. The Dekker Centre’s manager, Moe McGuinty, has had a book of his poetry for children printed, titled There’s a Cow on My Head, and will have them for sale along with a CD of his music, with $10 from each sale going toward the Festival of Trees fundraiser. See Page 10 for an advertisement with all the details for the Festival. Photos by Jayne Foster
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By Dustin Saracini newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net one to the Bucs last week. I would go with Tannehill/ Landry over Cassel/Bryant. PICK: Miami (pick em) Indianapolis @ Atlanta The Colts have not been the Colts this year. Luck is out, Hasselbeck has actually done a great job of managing games and finding ways to win. It won’t happen this
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North Stars netminder Taryn Kotchorek was named SJHL goalie of the week last week. Through four games, two starts, and one relief appearance, the 18-year-old stopped 62 of 64 saves, recorded his second shutout and posted a .968 save percentage. Kotchorek has a 1.33 goals against average on the campaign and is yet to lose
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overall save percentage. The North Stars are 185-0-2, holding onto first place in the Finning Division and the SJHL with 38 points. The Battlefords also moved up to 13 in the Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings after sweeping their three game road trip this past weekend. This is the first full season for Kotchorek with the North Stars who was born and raised in North Battleford.
North Stars make a swap By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter
The North Stars have acquired Rory Davidson from the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior Hockey league for future considerations. The 20-year-old played 102 games with the Drumheller Dragons before mov-
ing to Dauphin, registering 23 goals and 13 assists. Dustin Gorgi was once teammates with the new North Stars forward, playing together on the Red Deer Chiefs, a team that won the Telus Cup during the 20122013 season. “During back-to-back seasons in Red Deer, Rory and his teammates earned
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Coby Downs: from California to the B’fords By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter
Coby Downs has had a different hockey story. It’s not one that you would typically see in any Canadian town. It didn’t start off with venturing out of bed and into the bristling cold arena during the winter, nor did it begin with learning how to skate on a fresh patch of ice. For him, it all started in sunny Montclair, California, on roller skates. At three years of age his natural talent on the blades quickly found an audience, which made the transition to the ice an easy one. “Roller hockey is a really big thing in California,” Downs said, “Mostly every ice hockey player starts with roller hockey. After two, three years of roller I got asked to play ice, so then I played both.” His parents, Corina Terrero and Derrick Downs, weren’t sure what the sport of hockey was until their son
started playing, but are supportive of Coby and his endeavours. “Everyone didn’t understand why I had to travel at first. Especially going to other states, but most of my family see that I’m here and really enjoying it.” Regardless of the travel, hockey is something he fell in love with instantly. Not just the sport itself, but the friendships he’s making along the way. “Being around the guys, going to each other’s houses to play mini hockey, it was a lot of fun. Still is a lot of fun, especially seeing my old buddies in the summer.” Downs said. Even though he is playing in North Battleford, a community in which he is ecstatic to play hockey for, he does miss some parts of his hometown. “I miss my family and hanging out with them every weekend and just watching football together. There are some food places that are re-
Coby Downs ally great that I’m dying for, for when I go back.” So how did a California kid make it all the way to the Battlefords? His former team, the U18 AAA Ontario Avalanche, attended the prestigious AAA Midget Mac’s Tournament in Calgary, a tournament in which Downs led all scorers through the
VB provincials this weekend By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter
The Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) is conducting six provincial championships this weekend. This year will consist of ten teams involved in round robin play that begins on Friday and concludes on Saturday. The top four clubs will be placed in a bracket draw, which will then be played out to determine the provincial cham-
pion. Unity will be travelling to the 4A ladies’ host school in Rosetown, where they made it to the quarter-finals two years in a row. They are the first game scheduled for Friday, playing at 12pm. They look to get one step closer to that championship this season. Wilkie will be headed to Rosthern Jr. College to play in the 3A women’s division. They were the bronze medalists in 2A provincials only
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round robin with six goals and four assists. “Some of the guys from North Battleford talked to me and wanted me to come to camp. They talked to me a lot and seemed really interested,” Downs continues, “When I came here I was going to be coached by Reed [Delainey] and I literally thought he was the coolest kid. He committed to division one at the same age as me, and now I have a chance of playing with him. Plus everyone is nice here. Just a great place to play.” Delainey has committed to the Rochester Institute of Technology, an NCAA division one school, and is an assistant captain for the North Stars. Nineteen-year-old Downs has team goals, which are his ew Horizons Curling By Allie Raycraft
New Horizons took to the ice on Tuesday for their six game season. Team O’Hare and Kjargaard ended in a draw. While team Krismer edged out Kachmarski. Team Munn took out Dudak while Belyk won against Horrell. The last game resulted in a team Scott win over Rogers. New Horizons now has an operating restaurant for the curlers, with food and coffee available.
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Sweet Adelines shows always encompass humour and some hijinks. Above, one member “robs” another of all her “frosting” (her sparkling jewelry) as they dance.
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Habitat project taking shape
Fundraising garage sale hosted Saturday By Marilyn Richardson Habitat for Humanity
Site co-ordinator Ron Braun in front of the duplex being built in North Battleford by Habitat for Humanity. Photo submitted
Ron Braun has been hired as the construction site co-ordinator for the first Habitat for Humanity project in the Battlefords. Building is well on its way at the Habitat for Humanity duplex, which is the first project being built here, with the administrative support of Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon/Battlefords Chapter. Most of the work to date has been done through the partnership with Home Hardware Building Center North Battleford. They will be completing the first stage of the project. To date, the basement footings and walls are finished and the walls have been framed on the first floor. When the building is closed in, those who have volunteered can safely work on the project. The construction site coordinator has already worked with a number of students from the North Battleford Composite High School. The Habitat duplex build provided students with a hands-on build-
ing experience that had not been available to them previously. Fund-raising continues on this project as the volunteer committee hosts a giant indoor garage sale Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Donations are being accepted Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be something for everyone: household goods, tools, hardware, dishwasher, furniture and blinds. Come out and meet us and find out more about this project. Income tax receipts are issued for donations and can be made at the Innovation Credit Union or online on the Saskatoon Habitat for Humanity website: http://habitatsaskatoon.ca/donate/ and click on Donate to North Battleford Chapter. You can also visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ HabitatBattlefords/?fref=ts. Helping Hands can be purchased for $1 or more at Home Hardware, Innovation Credit Union or Crandleberry’s. If you can help at the garage sale Friday or Saturday, please contact 306-481-6583.
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This no snow thing is a gift from the Big Guy Here we are the middle of November and no snow yet. I like it! I like it! We have had snow all around us. To the east, to the north, to the west and to the south, yet here we are almost an oasis of no snow. I don’t mind it at all. It seems like it is really winter when the snow comes. We know it’s inevitable sooner or later we are going to have snow and winter. Just keep your snow a little longer, Big Guy. There is no hurry. On the Hult farm, not much is happening. There is still one baler running in the hills. There would still be two days work if he keeps going. You don’t bale many acres in a day. They are hauling the silage bales back to Kitscoty. The fella told me today they were planning to come Tuesday with three semis to take some loads out. I see Irvine’s tractor and loader sitting there. He has about half his bales hauled. If the guys keep at it and don’t let the hills spook them, they will get done, hopefully before the weather changes to the white stuff. It’s been quiet down in the hills. The only thing moving was the guy that is baling. I never saw any deer, moose or coyotes. The
only animal I saw was a giant eagle sitting on a fence post on a hill. He is still fairly young since he is still all black. Bald eagles don’t get a white head until they are more than a year old. I don’t know where they go for the winter, but the only birds I see hanging around are sparrows, magpies and ravens. Son Ron has a patch and a couple of small swaths to bale on his green feed project. I think he is bummed out because a couple more belts on the baler have broken. These are original belts and the baler has 27,000 bales on it. Baling green feed when it is not in perfect conditions is tough on a baler and I suspect he will have to purchase new belts. Drive chains and pickup teeth will go, and roller bearings also, but these are much smaller expenses than buying baler belts. It is like making the first payment on a new baler. Gerry, the bale-hauler man, went out one day to get Roland’s bales and promptly got stuck. Just what we didn’t need, a truck stuck in the field. Son Ron had to go over with the tractor and pull him out. The field is drier now and I hope he comes home soon.
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Regular contributor to newsoptimist.ca Sometimes winter arrives with a vengeance and believe me nobody wants to see the bales in the field in the spring. In politics our new minister of agriculture is Lawrence MacAuley from Prince Edward Island. He is a long-time serving Liberal. Years ago he was a potato farmer and seed grower. I am not impressed. I know potatoes are important to have on my plate whenever I have a meal. I know very little about growing potatoes. I was conscripted into the potato planting and potato harvesting army when I was a young and growing up. I also had to lead the horse as my father hilled the potatoes. I hated that job. The horse always tried to step on my feet, he slobbered and he sweated. My grandmother would sit in the shade slicing the potatoes making sure there
Christmas party planned By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent
MAIDSTONE — Catch the Ten whist was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Oct. 26 with the winner being Jean Hartman. Cribbage was played with winner being Denise Newton. Hosting and providing lunch was Dorothy Schwartz. Bingo was played Oct. 28 with a good turnout. Callers were Margaret MacEachern and Jean Hartman. Loonie pot was won by Dorothy Harmel, Denise Newton and Irene Kerr, who left it to be carried over to the next week. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz, assisted by Margaret MacEachern. Cards were played Nov. 2 with high score going to Dorothy Kissick and low to Jean Hartman. Lunch was provided by Margaret MacEachern. Sorry about the mistake with regard to the Christmas supper. The date is to be Saturday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Book early as there is a limited numbers of seats. Members and non-members, phone Dorothy Schwartz at 306-893-2663 for tickets. Leave a message if I am not at home. Bingo was played Nov. 4 with Jean Smith and Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. The loonie pot was divided between Bev Stewart and Rita Taylor. Lunch was provided by Noele Coulthard and Irene Kerr. The monthly meeting
rop in Centre was held Nov. 6 with Cheryl MacAskill in the chair. The Christmas bingo date was set for Monday, Dec. 16 with each player bringing a $1 and $5 wrapped prize. Each player is guaranteed a $5 prize to take home. The $1 prizes are for those who bingo more than once. A non-perishable food box will be placed at the centre. Donations go to the food hampers made up every year at the United Church. A request was received to help at the Friday bingos at the lodge. Two door prizes will be available at the Christmas supper Dec. 12, to be donated by two members. Charge for the Christmas supper
and evening of entertainment for members and nonmembers is $16 per person as charged by the caterer. Please pay in advance of the event to Dorothy. Following the meeting, lunch was provided by Vera Hintz. Next meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Cribbage was played Nov. 9. High score went to Cheryl MacAskill, while low went to Margaret MacEachern. Lunch was provided by Bev Stewart.
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were three eyes in each piece. I was conscripted into helping her cut the potatoes before they were seeded. That only happened if Arthur had a large enough crew out there seeding. He had a three-furrow plow that he claimed was the perfect spacing for the rows so he could use his horse-drawn hiller. You had to walk along and every foot you would plant the potato pieces and his instructions were to drop it into the furrow and then with your foot, push it into the freshly plowed dirt. In the fall we would dig the potatoes by hand, which resulted in some potatoes getting stabbed. To my dad this was bad, bad, bad. Later on Arthur used a 12foot cultivator with spikes on that he pulled with his tractor. After we took the tops off, we would use the
cultivator, which would roll the spuds out on top of the ground. We then picked them by hand and put them into five-gallon pails. Arthur had 50 to a 100 fivegallon pails. We sometimes would have to cultivate three or four times. Once we had them in the pails we loaded them into his Chev half ton and hauled them to the basement. That is what I know about growing potatoes but I will bet I know an awful lot more about growing potatoes than MacAuley knows about growing wheat or canola. When Pierre gave the West the finger, we knew where we stood. Now Justin has given us Lawrence. Enough said. Joke of the week: Three bulls decided to leave the home pasture and go off into the world to make their fortune. There was a really big bull, a middle sized bull and a smaller bull. The day was hot and they walked and walked. Soon they were hot and really thirsty. They had to keep walking, so they walked and walked. By now they were really hot and thirsty. Finally they came to this nice little valley, lots of green grass and a stream running through it. There was a nice herd of
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By Evelyn Gardiner A wonderful day again was spent Tueday, visiting and painting with Battlefords Art Club members. Our display at the Window Salon in the Chapel Gallery is now finished.
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Players presenting fall production Staff COCHIN — Cochin Community Players has two extended weekends worth of presentations due to sell out, as usual, as they present 37 Postcards at the Cochin Community Hall. The play, by Michael McKeever, will be presented Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19, 20, 21 and 22 and the following week, again beginning on Thursday, Nov. 26, 27, 28 and 29. The cast of 37 Postcards, set in the sitting room of the house of Mr. and Mrs. Standford P. Sutton in Darien, Conn., is made up of Norma Klassen (Evelyn), Leanne Merkowsky (Ester), Tyrell Smith (Avery), Sara Lynn Houk (Gillian), Heather Anderson (Nana), Harvey Anderson (Stanford) and Tank Alexander (Skippy). After eight years of travelling abroad, son Avery Sutton is happy to return to the comfort of his home in Connecticut.
Unfortunately, almost nothing is as he remembered it. The house is tilted at a distinct angle, the dog hasn’t been fed in five years and Avery’s grandmother, who everyone thought was dead, is still alive and kicking. Forced to either accept the oddities of his family, or leave them behind, 37 Postcards suggested that you can, in fact, go home again. You just never know what you’re going to find. Producer for the 37 Postcards is Carol Carlson and Linda Jackson and Harvey Anderson are the directors, although the three also fill other capacities on the production. The rest of the crew includes Mike Carlson, Bill Jarvis, Terry Seime, Sharon Neveu, Christine Elder and Sean Jacob with special mention to Judy Bishop, John Dyck, Heather Anderson and Marie Alexander. If you don’t have your tickets yet, email dochincp@gmail.com or phone or text 306-480-9333. The program notes indicate it is not a venue for children.
The cast of 37 Postcards is, standing left to right, Leanne Merkowsky, Heather Anderson and Harvey Anderson, seated left to right, Sara Lynn Houk, Tank Alexander, Tyrell Smith and Norma Klassen. Photo submitted
The Cochin Community Players started in 1996 with a cast and crew of six and an audience of fewer than 200. Recent productions have involved several
dozen people and audiences of more than 1,000. Today, with many productions behind it, the club is an important local cultural institution.
Speaker describes 25 years of military service By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
The Remembrance Day service held Nov. 11 in the Meota Community Complex was most interesting and informative. Mayor John MacDonald welcomed everybody and the Meota Lions Chorus led the singing of O Canada. Karl Caslor gave the opening prayer. Robert Zurowski was the chairperson for the program and he read John McCrae’s poem, In Flanders Fields. Dignitaries who laid
wreaths on the memorial were John MacDonald for the Village of Meota, Wilbert Fennig for the RM of Meota, Carmon Menssa for the Resort Village of Metinota and Vi Cardinal for the Province of Saskatchewan. This memorial has the names of 12 soldiers from the First World War and eight from the Second World War. This was followed by Taps, a military salute to fallen soldiers and two minutes of silence. Robert Zurowski read the poem, They Survived, which tells
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eota News of the trials and tribulations the veterans, who did return, went through adjusting after being at war. There are 76 names on the plaque in the hallway in the community hall with names of local area fellows who came home. The Meota Chorus led the singing of many of the old “wartime songs,” which brought back a lot of memo-
ries, too. Rob Fegan told the story of his 25 years spent in the military, in the Croatia area mostly. This is located across the Adriatic Sea from northern Italy, between Hungary and Serbia. He was dressed in his uniform and looked right fine. He explained his many medals to a few folks. John MacDonald read some of the story behind the poem, In Flanders Fields, and the origin of the poppy being a symbol of the sacrifice men and women made. The chorus led more singing
and Karl Caslor said grace before the crowd dispersed and got ready to enjoy the tasty meal set out by Pearl Hawkins and her crew of volunteers. Research shows John McCrae was a doctor and insisted on sleeping in tents like the soldiers did, rather than in the officers’ huts. He died of pneumonia before the war was over. He told his mother in a letter about himself and his platoon going 17 days without taking their clothes or boots off. The November meeting for the Do Drop In will
be held on November 27, at 10:30, due to people being away. Some last minute plans for the Christmas supper must be arranged so come out and show your support. An RTM house was moved into our village today, Monday, onto the foundation readied just east of the Catholic Church. That is quite an operation but with hydraulic jacks etc. the task isn’t quite the same as back in the days when it was all man and horse power.
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306-549-2108— Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Depending on the needs of the facility, duties may include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting or baking. Shifts are 9 a.m. to noon and 12:45 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. “Loving Spoonfuls” – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136: Duties include escorting residents to and from dining rooms, assisting residents with meals when necessary, sitting with residents, and helping to make mealtime a pleasant time. Shifts are breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. Monday to Sunday, once or twice per week. Contact the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr. sk.ca or on the web at www. princealbertparklandhealth. com. Those interested can also contact the recreation staff in the PAPHR longterm care facility closest to them.
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MAIDSTONE — Maidstone Gully 4-H Club held a second general meeting Nov. 2. Project and committee reports were given. We decided on our calendar of events for the year. November is National
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Former resident wants to hear from ‘back home’ By Lorna Pearson Correspondent
In the November issue of the senior paper there is a letter from L/Cp. George Hennessey from Coldstream, B.C near Vernon. George is formerly from the Battlefords and would like to hear from anyone “back home.” He is 97 years old and lives in a seniors’ home. Surely there’s someone in the area with time and memories who will write and brighten up his day. His address is E303-9104 Mackie Dr., Coldstream, B.C. V1B 1G9. The annual Meota Christmas concert will be held in the Community Complex Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds go to the Battleford and District Food and Resource Centre. For more information and tickets contact Charles Baillargeon at 306713-1901. Compliment to the cooks at Edam who served up supper there Nov. 8. An appreciative crowd enjoyed the meal and socializing. The weather was still not too cold and the roads were fine. Mike Paulton of Chitek Lake passed away Nov. 6 at home and at 57 years of age. Mike was a brother to Lorrie Surprenant, who along with her husband Harvey, have the store in Chitek. Mike and Leona have lived in Chitek all their married life and he worked in Key Lake mine. Are you watching the Holiday Baking Challenge on the Food Network channel Sunday evenings? Steve Konopelski, the 37-year-old son of
eota News Elaine Wolosyn’s neighbour Jessie, is competing. There are eight contestants and a series of six shows. So far Steve has won top marks in at least two shows. Nov. 8 he made little cookies in the shape of a wreath. Contract bridge was played at the Do Drop In Nov. 9 with top score by Robert Iverson and second high by Jetta Dasilva. The new sinks and taps in the big hall kitchen look lovely and should lighten up the task of keeping the kitchen clean. This is one place the money collected at the monthly luncheons goes. By supporting these tasty meals we all have a hand in the upkeep and maintenance of the community hall. Linda Ard, Maureen Campbell and I attended the supper at the North Battleford’s Legion Hall Wednesday evening. We partook of a nice meal that was prepared and served by local cadets and their leaders. We enjoyed the guest speaker. Ms. Peterson spoke on the help available today for patients suffering from PTSD compared to what there was for the veterans after the First and Second World Wars. She was an RCMP officer originally from north of LaRonge. She survived a horrific accident, herself, and had help with
her rehabilitation and coping with stress with modern day knowledge and services available. There seem to be some irresponsible dog owners in our village, who do not clean up behind their animals. As I walked along the road above the lake this past few days, there were three large dung piles on the roadways within a block and another one up on Memorial Hill. I find this very disgusting. I don’t mind picking up the odd bits of garbage, but stop short of this offensive item. Norwegian whist was played at Towers 2 Nov. 13 with four tables in play. Highest score went to Mae Johnson, second to Murray McCrimmon, third to Linda Ard and fourth to Janice Morton. It was another pleasant day with nice weather making getting around so easy. The cement was to be poured Tuesday this week at the new house site south of the big hall. The new RTM will be brought in shortly from the city. These people from Unity plan to live here and are not snowbirds. An RTM house was moved into our village last week onto the foundation readied just east of the Catholic Church. That is quite an operation. but with hydraulic jacks the task isn’t quite the same as back in the days when it was all man and horse power. The Turtle River Parish held their communal service here last Sunday, with a nice turnout of members and both ministers — Don Skinner and Kun Kim. Guest speaker was
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Trudy Janssen of Meota and Saskatoon. A delicious noon potluck meal was enjoyed by everyone along with much socializing. Ben and Nina Byl of Meota have enjoyed visits from two of their sons recently. Dennis came from Saskatoon and Allen came from Okotoks, Alta. While their visits were brief they were appreciated very much. Duplicate bridge was played here Nov. 10 with top score going to Mary Greenwald and Glen Fraser, second to Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan and third to Lucille and Bernard Gregoire. Nov. 7, Spiritwood held their first RCMP Regimental Ball, organized by the Cameron and Bourdages Memorial Society in their effort to pay tribute to the RCMP and raise funds for their desire to build a memorial park in Spiritwood. There were 28 attended in their red serge uniforms, but the crowd totalled 200. The plans are to build a memorial to Cameron and Bourdages similar to the one they have in Mayerthorpe, Alta. for their “Fallen Four.” The super supper was catered by Ron’s Catering service. According to a letter in the Senior magazine, Lydia Olineck has moved from Preeceville to Saskatoon. She lost her husband Peter on June 11, 2014. They are from the Spiritwood-Leoville area formerly, before moving to Preeceville where Peter taught school. They lived there 41 years until retiring to Saskatoon a few years ago. Contract bridge was played in Meota Monday evening with top score by Mary Greenwald and second by Warren Iverson. The Meota Kaiser players are sorry to hear of the passing of Herman Hoogeland of Edam. He and Irene Carlson were faithful players here when Kaiser was being played regularly. One of my birthday presents was a booklet titled 1925
Remember When and lists the new inventions and news items of interest, through the years, until recent times. Aerosol sprays were invented in Norway in 1926, but I’m sure we never saw such a thing for many years after that. With all the new development around one should recall that a two-bedroom country cottage in the 1920s could be
Robert Iverson has shared photos of some of the changes taking place in the village of Meota. In addition to the photos published, Iverson says the forms are in place for pouring cement for the basement of a new house south of the Community Complex. The basement has been poured for a new house north of 1st Street West and a new family has moved into the house next to the United Church. He says there are also still a few empty lots and homes for sale. Top photo, the outside walls are up on the Wind River condo development. Centre photo, the old RM office building has the framing for additions in place. Bottom photo, an RTM home was moved into the village east of the Catholic Church Nov. 9.
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A Winter Wonderland Saturday, Nov. 14, St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish held their seventh Winter Wonderland Charity Fundraising Dinner and Auction at the Tropical Inn, sponsored by the Pfeifer family and the Tropical Inn. The event was wellattended and included such VIPs as Battlefords MLA Herb Cox and MP Gerry Ritz and former MLA and MP Len Taylor. Photos by John Cairns
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The highlight of A Winter Wonderland was the auction. The were 23 items up for bid in the live auction as well as more than 130 items in the silent auction. Kramer Auctions Ltd. auctioneer Michael Higgs is seen here taking the bids from the floor on the various items. At one point they had Bishop Thevenot do some auctioneering, a hilarious moment that proved to be a high point of the evening. Items for auction included a trip to the 103rd Grey Cup in Winnipeg, Julian Sadlowski St. Thomas College and Convent of the Child Jesus prints, an NHL Vancouver golf bag autographed by Willie Desjardins, CDs and a book by Don Felder entitled Heaven and Hell: My life in the Eagles 1974-2001, an autographed Andrew Albers No. 67 Blue Jays jersey and a framed autographed Jean Beliveau No. 4 Montreal Canadiens jersey.
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OBITUARIES KNIGHT: In loving memory of Audrey Muriel Knight (nee Allen) born October 28, 1927 in Blaine Lake, Sk, passed away October 25, 2015 in North Battleford. Audrey is survived by her daughter Sheila Sellars and her daughters Kellie Jardine (Jon) and Stacey; her son Bill (Janice) and their sons Chad (Rea) and Tyson (Kaley); her great grandchildren Brooklynn, Mackenzie, Finn, Layla, Nixen and Berklee. She married George Knight in 1951 and they made their home in the Prince district. She spent her last years in the Valley View Towers. Audrey was a happy, kind, gracious lady with a great sense of humor. She was loved by all who had the good fortune to know her. She was predeceased by her husband George, her son-in-law Trevor Sellars, her parents Courtney and Marguerite Allen and her brother Keith. A Memorial Service for Audrey was held at 1:00p.m. on November 2, 2015 from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford with Rev. Frances Patterson as celebrant. Interment took place at Meota Cemetery. The family has requested that donations in memory of Audrey be made to BUH Foundation (Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8) & The Battleford’s Humane Society (751-114th St, North Battleford SK S9A 2M7). Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family placed their trust with Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. Our many and sincere thanks go to the many who provided comfort and support at this difficult time.
DESMARAIS: Rose Julie Desmarais of St. Walburg passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Rose was predeceased by: her husband, Ernest; her sons, Robert and infant son Joseph; and her brothers, Paul and Marcel. Left to cherish her memory are: her children, Ghislaine (Gerald) Grabowski and their children Cameron (Barb), Clinton (Robyn), and Crystal (Vernon); Irene (Lawrence) Kohut and their children Kelly (Nicole), Kim (Christian), and Kevin (Keri); Denise Moore (Mervin Stone) and her children Monty (Rhonda) and Melissa (Mark); Angela (Bruce) Herle and their children Tammy (Barry) and Tina (Sean); Robert’s children, Matthew (Judy), Melanie (Chris), and Jamie (John): Rose (Wayne) Griffith and their children Chelsey (Mike), Amy (Daron), Robyn, and Riley (Teale); forty-three great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. The Mass Service was conducted from the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2015 with Father Janusz Bizewski officiating. Gerard Deverdenne read the eulogy. Cameron Grabowski, Monty Moore, Clinton Grabowski, Riley Griffith, Kelly Kohut, Kevin Kohut, and Matthew Desmarais were the pallbearers. All of Rose’s Family and Friends were the honorary bearers. Interment took place in the Battleford Cemetery on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Marshall’s Funeral Home Ltd. of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan administered the funeral arrangements. Donations in memory of Rose may be made to the St. Walburg Lodge. Condolences may be emailed at www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca. CARD OF THANKS The family of Rose Desmarais would like to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors for their support and caring during this difficult time. Thank you to the staff at the St. Walburg Lodge for their care and compassion. Thank you to Father Bizewski and to each one that took part in the service to honor Rose’s memory. Thank you to the CWL for the lovely lunch, and to Marshall’s Funeral Home. To everyone who brought food, flowers, and made phone calls to each of us, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. The Desmarais Families _____________________________________________________
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BECKMAN: In Loving memory of Tillie Beckman born March 17, 1932 at Rural Battleford, SK., passed away October 27, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 62 years, Joseph Beckman; her loving children, grandchildren & great grandchildren: David (Barb) grandson Luke (Kendra) & greatgranddaughter Mika Tekla, granddaughter Kayla & greatgranddaughter Ava, granddaughter Toni; Mark (Marcia) - grandchildren Jules & Ashley; Karen (Alan) - grandsons Taylor, Blake & Brody; Lorraine (Steve) - grandchildren Jared & Danae, Kevin (Noelle); sister Emily Bokvist; brothers: Fred (Carol) Soroka, Stephen (Vera) Soroka and Michael (Fran) Soroka; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Mike and Katharine Soroka; sister June and brother-in-law Torkild Risom, brother-in-law Vernon (Emily) Bokvist, father-in-law and mother-in-law Ben and Mary Beckman; brothers-in-law: Eugene (Janet) Beckman, Joe (Janey) Tirk, Bud (Violet) Kopp and Jerry (Lillian) Nydegger; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lyle and Marianne Hammond and sister-in-law and beloved friend Perry (Lloyd) Beckman. Memorial Donations are requested to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. (Designate to: the Palliative Care Unit) or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Interment was at the Catholic Extension – Town Of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital with special thanks to Dr. Jim Johnson, Dr. Asaidu, Dr. Prystupa, Odette, Cindy, Ashley, Kaylee, Jeannette and Val, for their support and excellent care of our loved one, Tillie. Also greatly appreciated are the guidance and comfort of Father Greg Elder and the support of family, friends and the St. Vital Parish community. Love Joe, David, Mark, Karen, Lorraine, Kevin and families. _____________________________________________________ GREGG: JAMES ROBERT ‘BOB’ passed away peacefully October 2, 2015 at Maidstone Health Complex with his family present. Born June 20, 1951 in North Battleford, he resided in the Bresaylor - Paynton area his entire life, most of it in the yard he’d grown up in. His early working years were mostly as a fuel delivery driver for Paynton Coop. He, along with his brother Tom, expanded the family farm then formed Gregg Farm Ltd. raising cattle, grain and later added a feed lot business that operated for years. In 2007, Tom changed careers and Bob continued to grain farm with the assistance of his family particularly son Nathan. Music played a big role in his life, playing drums in dance bands beginning in the 60’s and continuing for years to play in various bands. He was community minded, serving on several local boards and commitees. He enjoyed curling, fishing, camping, skidooing, snow and water skiing, traveling and woodworking. Over the years he did carpentry (renos, furniture building) and most recently snow plowing in the farmers downtime. A great sense of humour he felt was needed for a life, a requirement for sure, to farm and very neccassary to parent. He liked diverse challenges; was proud to be a farmer but prouder yet to have watched his children become successful adults with growing families. Many laughs were provided by the grandchildren’s antics, as well as the joy of grandparenting. Bob is lovingly remembered by his wife, Joanne; daughter Shaundra (Gibo) Serravalli, grandchildren Luca and Nila, sons Nathan (Carleen) and grandson Spencer, and Joshua (Lindsey) expecting; brother Tom (Linda), nieces Sherisse (Lee) and Michelle (Brent); mother and father-inlaw, Joe and Jean Wilson; numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, and so many more nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was predeaceased by his parents Harold and Emma, all of his aunts and uncles, and pre term twin grandsons. A celebration of life service was held October 8, 2015 in Paynton Community Complex. The families wish to express their thank you to the staff at Maidstone Health Complex that cared for Bob and supported our families; the friends and neighbors that assisted the family to complete our harvest the same day as Bob passed; the friends and families that provided food, flowers and support to each and/or all of us. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or donor’s choice. ____________________________________________________
SCHMIDT: In Loving Memory of Dwight Ronald Schmidt. Born October 31, 1960 at North Battleford SK, passed away November 10th 2015 Maymont SK. Survived by his loving family; daughter Katy, his mother Thelma Schmidt, sisters; Darlene (Bill) Melrose and family, Debra (Greg) Destrake and family, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his father Ronald Schmidt (June 22, 2008). A private family Committal Service was held Saturday November 14, 2015. Interment; Garden of Devotion Woodland Memorial Garden North Battleford, SK. Memorial Donations - Donors choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks The family of Dwight Schmidt would like to thank Bob Mackay and staff for all their kindness and compassion. To Fr. Cuong Luong for the service. A special thank you to friends and relatives for their support by way of phone calls, visits, flowers, cards and gifts of food. ____________________________________________________ CHAPMAN: In loving memory of Jean Francis Chapman (Pozdrowski) of Brooks, Alberta, formerly of Mayfair, Saskatchewan. Jean passed peacefully in Brooks, with family by her side on Thursday, November 12th, 2015 at the age of 89 years. She was born in Mayfair, on February 15th, 1926. Jean was predeceased by her husband Earl Arthur Chapman, parents Paul and Bernice Pozdrowski, brother John and Leon Pozdrowski (wife Ronnie), sisters Victoria Kotyk, Helen Ross (Husband - Ken) and niece Cindy (infant). She is survived by a daughter Gwen Stuart; grandchildren, Tamara Hoskins (Bryan), Sean Stuart (Bobby-Joe), and Kris Stuart (Morgan); great grandchildren, Robyn, Anthony, Taylor and Luca; brothers Edward Pozdrowski (Betty) and Frank Pozdrowski; sister Marcy Pozdrowski (Darryl); sister-in-law Minnie Pozdrowski (John) and numerous nieces and nephews. We will love and cherish you always Gramma. Graveside services to be held on Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at 1:00 PM from St. Joseph Alticane Cemetery Luncheon at Mayfair hall starting at 1:00 PM. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD. AND CREMATORIUM, BROOKS, ALBERTA. Condolences may be forwarded through www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652. “Our Families Serving Yours Since 1951” _____________________________________________________ CHWELOS: CHWELOS, Audrey Florence (nee Coburn). Passed away at the Central Okanagan Hospice House on November 7, 2015. Audrey is survived by her loving daughter, Deborah (Ty) DeBelser (Jarvis Bay), grandson Mitchell (Melissa) DeBelser (Calgary), granddaughter, Holly DeBelser (Edmonton), great grandson Brennan (Calgary), as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Florrie Coburn, sister Beryl, son Tom and husband Michael. Audrey was born at North Battleford, Saskatchewan on October 4, 1930. She moved to Calgary with her husband and son in 1955, where her daughter was born. She was active raising her children (and Dachshunds), helping with the family business and enjoyed bowling, bridge and gardening. Upon retirement in 1994 Audrey and Mike moved to Kelowna where she continued her love of bowling, gardening, playing bridge and took up a new interest, golf. Audrey loved to entertain, socialize and thoroughly enjoyed her time and friends in Kelowna. A private family interment will take place at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her husband and her son. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice House, Canadian Cancer Society or any charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077. ____________________________________________________
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COMING EVENTS
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Elect Ernie Hall and Robert Horne, to the two Sask Pulse Commission board openings this month. Producers Ernie from Wynyard and Robert from Swift Current will give your pulse growing areas strong farmer representation. Check out their bios on the Pulse website.
James Nachtegaele April 30, 1964 November 21, 2014
R.M. OF NORTH BATTLEFORD NO. 437 In the November 17, 2015 edition of the News Optimist under the Tax Enforcement Listing the land location SW FR of 15-45-16-W3 was advertised, the correct land location was SW FR of 18-45-16-W3. The R.M. apologizes for this error
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IN MEMORIAM
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Jack Eppen October 2, 1932 to November 12, 2005
Soars majestically through the pale sky That seems to stretch forever Alone White wings glisten in the bright sun Casting a shadow on icy, frozen ground Alone Gliding for what seems like forever To a fragment of memory Alone Remembers its partner long ago Gone many years, but always remembers Alone Flies the snow goose Always Loved Velma & Family
Sadness still comes over us Tears in silence flow Memories keep you near us Though you died one year ago The families of Jim Nachtegaele would like to THANK everyone who supported us in anyway during Jim’s battle with cancer. We will remember you in our prayers. Missing you always, Love Mom, Dad, Karen, Logan, Wanda, Maureen, Glenn, Jeff and families.
We, the Linklater family, are looking for a nanny for 5 children, aged 15, 11, 7, 6, and 3. Duties include caring and preparing meals for the children, help with homework and driving children to appointments and activities. The place of work is located in southern side of Battleford, Saskatchewan. Six months training certificate or 1 year experience as a care giver- is required. This is a fulltime, temporary, position, at wages of $12.50 per hour. Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume and proof of your education and/or work experience by December 5, 2015, to the Linklater Family at creedude@hotmail.com or send by mail to PO Box 857, Battleford, SK. S0M 0E0, ph: 306-490-9978 or fax 306-937-6110.
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Remember He’s just a Whisper Away To my family, friends & neighbors A special thank you to all for the love & generous support you have given to me in the past year. Your strength and understanding has definitely aided in the time needed to heal. Love Judy
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RM OF MERVIN NO. 499 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TURTLE LAKE SOUTH BAY ANNEXATION
PURSUANT to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 intends to restructure the existing boundary of the Organized Hamlet of Turtle Lake South Bay. The Organized Hamlet is located in Section 26-52-19-W3M and the annexation will include the SE & SW Section 26-52-19-W3M in the RM of Mervin No. 499. The proposed annexation includes three (3) municipal road allowances and five (5) parcels legally described as Parcels A & B, Registered Plan No. 101685247, Parcels A & B, Registered Plan No. 80B11172 and Parcel C, Registered Plan No. 101984856, as shown in “Schedule A” below.
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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
INVITATION TO TENDER 3 YEAR LEASE ON R.M. OF ROUND HILL NO. 467 FARM LAND
The Owner invites tenders for leasing on a per acre cash rental basis of all the farm lands described below. Tender bids for the lease of only part of the farm lands will be rejected. The lease period will be from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. 50% of cash rental payments are to be made on May 1 and November 1 of each year. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
NE 04-48-13-W3M ............... NW 04-48-13-W3M .............. NE 09-48-13-W3 .................. SE 09-48-13-W3 .................. SW 09-48-13-W3 ................. NW 10-48-13-W3 ................. SW 10-48-13-W3 ................. SE 16-48-13-W3 ..................
154 acres 151 acres 91 acres 109 acres 149 acres 57 acres 125 acres 52 acres 888 acres The successful applicant may have the option of negotiating the extension of the lease for an additional three-year term. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Written applications in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Round Hill Lease Tender” will be accepted before the deadline of 4:00 p.m. November 30, 2015. Tenders must be accompanied by a cheque for 25% of the first year’s rental payable to Migneault Law Office. Cheques of unsuccessful bidders will be returned. Migneault Law Office Box 520, 1391 - 101 Street North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2Y8 306-445-4436 ATTENTION: MONTE MIGNEAULT
Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 PUBLIC NOTICE of Discretionary Use Application
LOON LAKE: 3478 ac. - 2513 ac. deeded + 964 ac. leased. 428 cult. ac., assess. 28,160/qtr., fenced, 1700 sq ft home w/ walkout basement. Cattle opt. Call for details!
Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 the R.M. of Mervin No. 499 has received an application for a discretionary use parcel tie removal. The application includes the removal of existing parcel ties for the intended use of single-parcel country residential development within the SW 1/4 Section 26-53-19-W3M, as shown in “Schedule A” below. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Agricultural District - Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw 94-4 known as the Zoning Bylaw.
KERROBERT: 5.2 ac. - 1552 sq. ft. home on well treed/landscaped yard on Highway #51. SPIRITWOOD: 1272 ac. - 797 Dleased, 655 ac. deeded + 475 ac. SOL10,360/qtr., cult. ac., assess. 750 sq ft home.
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THE REASONS for the proposal include: the incorporation of the existing developments adjacent to the Organized Hamlet Boundary and the constructed provincial highway segregates these parcels from the remainder of the quarter section and has greater connectivity with the Organized Hamlet of Turtle Lake South Bay.
A PUBLIC HEARING for this proposal shall be held on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to January 8th, 2016 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. The complete proposal may be viewed online at www.rmofmervin.com or in office between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM weekdays, except for statutory holidays. For questions or additional information, call the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333 or at planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.
S. Yvonne Prusak RM of Mervin Municipal Planner November 10th, 2015
Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on December 8th, 2015 in the R.M. of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to December 4th, 2015 to the R.M. of Mervin No. 499 at Box 130, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0. For additional information, please visit www.rmofmervin.com or contact the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333 or at planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com. S.Yvonne Prusak, Municipal Planner November 9th, 2015
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INVITATION TO TENDER LOT 38, BLOCK 11, PLAN 99B14191 192 - 25TH STREET, BATTLEFORD The Owner invites tenders for purchase of the above noted property located in the Town of Battleford, Saskatchewan. Tenders will be accepted up to December 10, 2015 with possession being granted to the successful bidder on December 30, 2015. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Written tenders in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Battleford Lot Tender” will be accepted before the deadline of 4:00 p.m., December 10, 2015. Tenders must be accompanied by a cheque for 10% of the bid, payable to Migneault Law Office. Cheques of unsuccessful bidders will be returned. Migenault Law Office Box 520, 1391 - 101 Street North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2Y8 306-445-4436
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RENTALS & LEASES Commercial/office space approx 1200 sq ft for lease, $1000/month gross rent (all utilities included!). We have substantial incentives for suitable applicants with the right kind of agreement. Call Clarence for more info at 306-441-5846. Commercial/office space for lease $700/month gross rent (all utilities included!) in North Battleford, main street, 350 sq ft. We have substantial lease incentives for suitable applicants with the right kind of agreement. Call Clarence for more info at 360-441-5846.
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COMING EVENTS
Sealed tenders for leasing the following of land in the Town of Battleford limits: Lease NO. 1: Consisting of approximately 150 acres of hay land Lease NO. 3: Consisting of approximately 28 acres of pasture land Lease NO. 4: Consisting of approximately 150 acres of hay land Lease NO. 5: Consisting of approximately 7.38 acres of cultivated land Lease NO. 6: Consisting of approximately 2.38 acres of cultivated land Lease NO. 9: Consisting of approximately 10 acres of pasture land Lease NO. 10: Consisting of approximately 10.7 acres of pasture land Lease NO. 11: Consisting of approximately 11.58 acres of pasture land Lease NO. 14: Consisting of approximately 3 acres of hay land Lease NO. 16: Consisting of approximately 28.2 acres of hay land Lease NO. 18: Consisting of approximately 24.52 acres of hay land Lease NO. 20: Consisting of approximately 8 acres of cultivated land Lease NO. 22: Consisting of approximately 15 acres of pasture land Lease NO. 23: Consisting of approximately 23 acres of pasture land Tenders must be received by the undersigned by 1:00 PM December 3, 2015. These leases will be for a period of (5) five years, commencing January 1st, 2016 and terminating on December 31st, 2020. Information on the above parcels can be obtained from the Town Office in Battleford. A postdated cheque for January 1st, 2016 in the amount of your bid must be included with the Tender, and all Tenders are to be clearly marked “LEASE” Minimum tender per parcel per year shall not be less than $150.00 plus GST. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Conrad Olson, Assistant Administrator Town of Battleford
FARM LAND FOR SALE R.M. Of DOUGLAS NO.436
SE 17-44-13 W3, Extensions 25 and 29 (approximately 147.16 acres) including house and outbuildings (“the property”). Minerals not included. Purchaser responsible for property taxes commencing January 1, 2016. SEALED TENDERS marked “Do Not Open: Farmland-Florence” must be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque payable to Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank in trust for 10% of the purchase price, to be returned if the tender is not accepted and to be forfeited if the purchaser defaults. Balance of tender price payable within 30 days of acceptance. Purchaser responsible for payment of any applicable GST in addition to the purchase price.
Trade, Craft & Bake Sale
Door Friday, November 20 Prizes! Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21
Lunch Counter Available
Tuesday, November 17 - December 15
Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on November 17, 24, December 1, 8 & 15 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@ pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.
Friday, November 20
Perogy Supper at the Borden Community Centre from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m., Silent Auction, 50/50 draw, “Great Plains” concert at 7 p.m. Advance tickets by November 17 for supper & show. Proceeds for Community Centre kitchen upgrades.
Friday & Saturday, November 20 & 21
Hosanna Life Conference at the Don Ross Centre Gym, 891 - 99th Street, Battleford with bands and speakers. Friday at 7:00 p.m. Saturday breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Conference from 9:00 a.m. - midnight. For more information contact hosanna.nbsk@gmail.com.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
FREE Admission with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Free
902 - 108th Street
Christmas Trade & Craft Show - Shop till you drop at the Slava Centre with Home based business. Friday from 12 noon - 6:00 p.m. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Home baking tables. Lunch counter on site. Door prizes - free with item for food bank. Free coffee.
Saturday, November 21
Club 70 - Leon Ochs at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, November 21
Garage Sale at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1202 - 105th Street, North Battleford from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. All proceeds will be going to the Habitat for Humanity Duplex Build. Donation of items gladly accepted on Friday, November 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information call 306-481-6583.
Sunday, November 22
All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch at the Knights of Columbus, 1202 - 105th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sausage, ham eggs, pancakes, hash browns, fruit cocktail, toast, apple & orange juice, coffee.
Coffee!
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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499 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 Mervin No. MUNICIPALITY OF subdivision MERVIN No. 499 application. The 499 has receivedRURAL a discretionary application is forPublic three (3) single-parcel country residential lots Notice of Discretionary Use Subdivision consisting of proposed Lots 1-3, Block 1, in Parcel M, Registered Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the Plan No. within NE ¼ Section as shown in (3) RM of Mervin No.90B03916 499 has received a discretionary subdivision23-52-19-W3M application. The application is for three single-parcel countryA” residential lotsThis consisting of proposed Lots 1-3, Block 1, Parcel M, Registered Plan “Schedule below. is currently permitted asin a discretionary No. 90B03916 within NE ¼ Section 23-52-19-W3M as shown in “Schedule A” below. This is currently use in the Conservation District, which defers to the Agriculture permitted as a discretionary use in the Conservation District, which defers to the Agriculture District, District, Schedule A,94-4, section Bylaw 94-4, known Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw known as(B)(f) the RM of of Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw. as the RM of Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw. Schedule A
Schedule A
Sunday, November 22
Country Blend is back with entertainment and dinner Night Out at the Livelong Hall. Advance tickets only. Phone Doug Campbell at 305-8454003 or any LADRA board member for tickets.
Monday - Saturday, November 23 - 28
Maidstone Red Hat Society’s Festival of Trees at the Maidstone Health Complex Atrium. Monday thru Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday & Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy the magnificent Christmas displays and support our Festival of Trees as all proceeds go to Lodge and hospital residents comforts and health benefits for the community.
Tuesday, November 24
Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25
Borden Seniors’ Potluck supper & birthdays - Club Room 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, November 26
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan - Meaningful Activity via Telehealth at the Battlefords Union Hospital from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. You will learn how to modify activities for different abilities. Preregistration is required, call 1-800-263-3367.
Saturday, November 28
Christmas Trade Show & Bake Sale presented by LOCCS Music Dept. at EMBM School, 1651 - 96th Street. Live music, crafts, bake sale, silent auction, raffle. To book a table call Gene at 306-445-3314 or gaulinger@sasktel.net.
Saturday, November 28
Craft and Trade Show at St. George’s Anglican Church, 191 - 24th Street, Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 28
Fall Fair and Christmas Tea at Battleford United Church from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are welcome!
Saturday, November 28
Topline Social Dance Club - Harry Startup at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.
Highest or any tender not neccessarily accepted.
Saturday, November 28
Turkey Shoot at the Speers Rec Centre from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Firearms and ammunition provided. Target shooters must be 12 or over. High/low wheel and pie plate entries also available. Concession all day. Call 306-246-2005 for more info.
Prospective bidders are assumed to have inspected the land, house and outbuildings. Bidders must be at least 18 years of age.
Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201,1291 - 102nd Street P.O. Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Phone: 1-306-445-6177 Attention: Aaron Friedman
Tuesday evenings
Starting Nov. 3 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792-108th St., North Battleford. There will be a series of 10 lessons. Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.
Friday & Saturday, November 20 & 21
For viewing of property contact Pat at 1-306-481-4003.
Tenders to be received by the undersigned at or before 2:00 p.m., December 4, 2015 at which time tenders will close.
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ATTENTION: MONTE MIGNEAULT
Town of Battleford Land Leases
COMING EVENTS
Friday - Sunday, December 4, 5 & 6
Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled
Council will consider this application at the regularthscheduled Council meeting on December 8th, 2015 in Council , 2015 inplease the do RM ofwriting Mervin the RM of Mervinmeeting office. If youon wishDecember to comment on8this proposal, so in prioroffice. to December If you wish toMervin comment proposal, please so in writing to the RM of No. 499,on Box this 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. do For questions or additional 4th, 2015 information, callDecember the Municipal Planner at (306) to 845-7333. the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, prior to 4th, 2015
Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For questions or additional S. Yvonne Prusak Municipal Planner call the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333. November 4th, 2015
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A Walk Through Bethlehem at Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1611 - 93rd Street. Friday 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Saturday 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.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 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.
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FULL-TIME COOK required at
Responsible for the preparation of food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistant manner to be used by meal completion. Performing of food preparation duties such as chopping ingredients, slicing meat, prepare pre-baked goods. Cook full course meals. Clean kitchen work areas. Salary $16.00/hr.
Park Manager Meeting Lake Regional Park (MLRP) is currently advertising for the position of Park Manager and/or Concession Manager. This is a contract position from May 1 to September 30th 2016. Please email your inquires and/or resume to meetinglakerp@sasktel.net
Living Sky School Division No. 202
Apply with resumé at rickyhk011@icloud.com
GRADER/MAINTENANCE OPERATOR The RM of Buffalo No. 409 is seeking an experienced permanent full-time grader/maintenance operator. The RM of Buffalo is located 35 minutes southwest of North Battleford, encompasses 14 townships and 750 kms of municipal roads. Duties include but are not limited to: • Road grading/maintenance • Road construction • Mowing • Sign maintenance and installation • Equipment repair • Equipment maintenance • Duties as directed by the Foreman or Council Applicants are invited to submit a resume stating: • Work experience • Education and skills • Certificates • Current drivers abstract • Expected salary • Three references The deadline for applications is Friday Dec. 11, 2015. Submit applications to: RM of Buffalo No 409 Box 100 Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 Phone: 306-843-2342 Fax 306-843-2355 rm409@sasktel.net
Inside Sales Representative
Anderson Pump House, is one of the largest distributors of water/wastewater systems in Saskatchewan. We distribute a world-class selection of pumps, water system accessories, water treatment equipment, turf irrigation equipment, and wholesale plumbing products to a wide range of customers across central and northern Saskatchewan. We take pride in our commitment to both our customers and our staff and continue to grow with over 30 years of successful business.
Our North Battleford location has a career opportunity for someone who is willing to learn how to provide skilled technical solutions in the area of troubleshooting, maintenance and design of water-related products. The successful candidate must be a mechanically minded, customer-focused individual who can develop their skills to provide on the spot solutions to retail customers both in person and on the phone in a demanding environment.
Need A Winter Job? Table Mountain requires employees for the following positions: • Rental Manager • Kitchen Manager • Kitchen full-time & part-time • Rentals full-time & part-time • Outside operations full-time & part-time • Instructors ski & snowboard full-time & part-time • EMT's full-time & part-time Flexible Hours Competitive Wages
Forward resumé to: Table Mountain Box 343, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 or admin@tablemountainregionalpark. com
Growth Without Limits, Learning For All
Now accepting applications for the following positions: Educational Assistant • Spiritwood High School Secretary • Battleford Central Elementary School
For more information call 306-937-2920 Ext. 0
Teacher • Connaught Elementary School - North Battleford Kindergarten (.50 FTE) Closing at noon, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Assistant Facilities Manager • Central Office - North Battleford Division Wide Closing at noon, Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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Send resume to: Western Commodities Inc. Box 957, Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 or email to: rob.wct@sasktel.net
Responsibilities: Your primary focus as an Inside Sales Representative, will be working our retail counter. Responsibilities include: • Assess water-related customer needs • Provide solutions to water-related issues and selling products to customers • Provide outstanding customer service toward the goal of complete customer satisfaction • Invoice materials and provide quotations • Maintain an orderly work and front showroom area
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John Paul II Collegiate
Preserving the character of the historic school By Richard W. Hiebert
Battlefords Heritage Society
Students and staff from the North Battleford Collegiate Institute moved to the new comprehensive high school in 1970, making way for Cairns Junior High School. Cairns operated in the old collegiate building for 12 years, closing its doors in 1982 and moving over to Alexander School, which was located one block north. The old collegiate sat vacant until 1984. Then, in an
arrangement brokered by the Department of Education, the North Battleford Catholic School Board purchased it from the North Battleford Public School Board. This was indeed fortunate, because the stately old building would almost certainly have been demolished like other old public schools in the Battlefords — Connaught Elementary School (one of the original “castle schools”) and Battleford Central School, for example. The North Battleford Catholic School Board is
Almost all of the stairwells in John Paul II Collegiate have been preserved in their original state.
to be highly commended for its decision to retain the historic character of the old collegiate. The south side (including the south entrance), which was the front of the old school, and southeast entrance are essentially the same as they were 50 years ago. And, importantly, the brick and Tyndale stone used in the additions (administrative offices and common area, gymnasium, home economics, server and industrial arts) to John Paul II Collegiate closely match the original. Nor was preserving the character of the old school limited to the exterior. Almost all of the stairwells in the building have been preserved in their original state. Even the student lounge would be recognizable to any pre-1982 student. Finally, the grounds remain essentially the same as they were when I taught at Cairns Junior High School in 1970. One-hundred-yearold white spruce trees still reach to the sky on its south side while somewhat younger trees frame the east side of the collegiate. The student parking lot on the far south side does not detract from the beauty of the grounds. John Paul II Collegiate began operation in 1985, so it has been in operation for 30 years. The members of the North Battleford Catholic School Division
The south face of John Paul II Collegiate is the original front of the former NBCI. It has not been disturbed.
The northern facade of the original NBCI building has been incorporated into an interior courtyard-like space called “the commons.” Principal Carlo Hanson is pictured in the space.
The main door of John Paul II, featuring new architecture that blends sympathetically with the old. Photos by Jayne Foster
No. 16 board were Henri Lacoursiere (chairman), Jack Abbott, Arnold Gantefoer, Frank Lafreniere, Hubert Bru, Tom Hayes and Dennis Maher. The director of education was Stan Digout. Paul Baskey was the secretary-treasurer. Mark Sieben was principal of the school. The architects were Folstad and Friggstad. The general contractor was Cana Construction Ltd. Thanks to the foresight, wisdom and sense of history of the board, senior staff and architects, the old collegiate was transformed into a modern, efficient, warm and inviting, and beautiful school while still retaining its historical character. It’s proof you can have it both ways – historical and modern. This model would work well for the remaining heritage buildings left in our downtown core. Jayne Foster from the Regional Optimist and I were given a picture-taking tour by principal Carlo Hansen Nov. 13. We were truly appreciative. We were also impressed with the friendliness and engagement of both students and staff. John Paul II is an exceptional, wonderful school. We don’t need to raze our historic buildings. But old structures that are not used fall into disrepair and decay. That’s what happened with the old Sallows and Boyd (Pigeon Hotel) that was over 100 years old. It was allowed to languish and fall apart inside for many decades. The City of North Battleford did not have, and does not have, a policy on preserving and protecting our heritage buildings. Finally, it was beyond ordinary repair, so the City knocked it down and created another parking lot. And, there are many other examples. Which historic building in the downtown core will fall under the wrecking ball next? John Paul II Collegiate provides a sterling example of what can be done to preserve our architectural history. The other example is the Opera House in Battleford. Look for my next article on this extraordinary heritage building.
Principal Carlo Hansen and Richard Hiebert admire a stairwell featuring ornate metal railings. Even the newel posts are metal.
These windows in the French lab once looked north over the city. Now they overlook “the commons,” an interior courtyard space.
The round-topped windows of today’s school remind us of the building’s heritage
A plaque from the time of the renovation of the former NBCI into the present John Paul II Collegiate is found outside the door of the school office.
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Familiar landmark leaves town By Carol Deagnon Correspondent
Thanks for everyone who came out for the flu shots. We had 68 people. And thanks to Rhonda and Michelle. You girls did good work. Thanks to Dean Rogers who laid the wreath on Remembrance Day on behalf of the Maymont seniors. A landmark familiar to people of Maymont and surrounding communities is gone to a new location. The two-story white house on the edge of town will have its new spot in the town of Battleford. The original owners of
aymont News the four-bedroom house, William and Agnes Reid, came west to join the brothers who had come in 1907 from Quebec. The house was on the northeast corner of Jim Reid’s quarter, now Cubbon’s. William and Agnes’s health began to fail. The property was sold to Henry and Bernice Strudwick. Bernice was William’s niece. They lived there until 1956 when once again it changed
hands. The George Mclvor family along with his harness racing horses were the next owners. In 1969, after it was vacant for about a year, Everett and Jean Sherman purchased the property and it stayed in the Sherman name until now. During 46 years changes were made. Village water came in 1970 to replace a cistern, natural gas in 1993 and a deck and west bedroom were added. An early renovation to the basement stairwell revealed a 1917 Leeds, Quebec newspaper. The house goes with many great memories and good wishes to the new owners.
Christmas calendar up By MCS Staff
December milk notes are being sent home, the SLC’s December calendar is completed in the hallway and a Christmas concert date has been selected. It’s hard to believe it’s this time of year again. Students will be on vacation in a month. The school was pleased with the response to the Operation Christmas Child project. There were enough items sent to fill 29 Christmas boxes to send to children in another country so they have something to open on Christmas Day. Thanks also for the cash donations to help supplement the shipping and handling cost. The Grades 10, 11, and 12 classes attended Try-a-Trade in North Battleford Wednesday. They had a chance to try some of the trades they may be interested in as a career later in life. Following TryA-Trade, they played a game of water polo at the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre. The Scholastic Book Fair
aymont Central School News
was held this week. It was set up in the library and students could attend at recesses and noon hours. It was also open during student-led conferences. The book fair is a chance for students and their families to purchase some new books. The profits are used to buy new materials for the library. Jeananne Jackson organizes some craft clubs at noon hour for elementary students. On Wednesdays, it is for Grades 1, 2 and 3. On Tuesdays, it is for Grades 4 and 5. The younger group made a handprint wreath for Remembrance Day. It was proudly displayed in the hallway. Student-led conferences were held from 3-9 p.m. Thursday. Teachers are facilitators and set up students’
work and the students shares their learning with their family. It is a positive experience and parents get a chance to see the work their child is doing at school and the outcomes he or she is learning. There will not be any classes Nov. 23. This is a professional development day for all staff.
A familiar landmark in the Maymont area has been moved onto a foundation in Battleford. Photos by Carol Deagnon
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Canadiens – soon to be playing in Unity arena By Sherri Solomko
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Can anyone tell me how it became one month and a bit away from Christmas already? I know we seem to say this every year, but where did this past year go already? We’ve still been teetering on the edge of “it should or could be winter, but thankfully it’s holding off.” Most people, including myself, like the idea of no snow as of yet. However, I doubt winter sports enthusiasts are sharing those sentiments. They are playing right in your home rink! Richard Sevigny, Rick Green, Gilbert Delorme, John Chabot, Jesse Belanger, Gilles Thibadeau, Steve Penney, Chris Nilan, Stephane Richer , Jocelyn Lemieux and Guy Lafleur will be playing hockey in the Unity Community Centre arena. In one week, it will be here. The committee has done all they can to create a firstclass event showcasing the Montreal Canadiens hockey alumni team Nov. 27. Now it is up to the community to show their support by attending the event that will benefit four wonderful organizations, including a portion of proceeds going to the Wilkie arena recovery fund. In one short week, all the hard work will pay off as Unity welcomes the Montreal Canadiens alumni team to play a highly paid and lightly played Unity team of locals.
nity News been hibernating. There are still chances to purchase the progressive 50/50 tickets as well as game tickets and VIP tickets to be part of the post game meet and greet. Game tickets and exclusive VIP passes for a chance to meet and greet these former NHLers are on sale at Guy’s Furniture, Cinema Satellite, Wildeman’s Sports Excellence and the Town of Unity. Please contact Carey Baker at 306-228-2621 for more details on any aspects of this big game coming to Unity. Unity Public School staff and students will have a day out of school, more so for students than staff as a PD day doesn’t mean a “day off” for teachers, but students don’t have classes. Nov. 23 is that date. Report cards were sent home Nov. 13 with student-led conferences following Nov. 18 and 19. It is time to start practising the lines and the music for the upcoming Christmas concert, anticipated by parents, grandparents and friends. St. Peter’s School will also have a student day off
Nov. 23, as well as a teacher in-service Nov. 24. The school will be part of mass at 9 a.m. Nov. 27. St. Peter’s choir sings at 11 a.m. mass. The choir and the band will be working extra diligently in the days ahead preparing for many performances leading up to Christmas. Unity Composite High School is humming right along in their school year. Big congratulations to the SLC and SADD groups that partnered to collect items for the food bank on Halloween scoring hundreds of pounds of food in the “We Scare Hunger” campaign! This is one of the many gestures UCHS students demonstrate of being responsible citizens in their community. Senior volleyball are the only teams left on the courts and the continuation of their season will depend on how the boys and girls make out in conference playoffs. Basketball is the sport to watch at UCHS this winter; as well high school curling has begun. The drama club is presenting three plays Dec. 8 and 9 at UCHS. Parents and drama students, mark your calendar that the tech and dress rehearsal will be Dec. 6. It will be a very busy but rewarding week for the drama department. They are excited to announce they are going to have some local guests serenade the audience before the show begins. They also hope to host a dessert theatre. All of these programs
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a surge in all registrations for each league night. They are now accepting registrations for the annual Boxing Day bonspiel – guaranteed fun for everyone. Remember, you can rent the lounge or a sheet of ice for your social event; just call the Unity curling club at 306-228-2212 to inquire or book. If you are an interested vendor or shopper, there is a Christmas sale coming up Nov.26 at the Anglican Church Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Another excellent opportunity to support local independent business people while knocking off some of your shopping list early. The list lining up for December activity is plentiful. You will want to pay attention to your local paper and posters around town for the
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Nov. 11. More than 125 people were in attendance. The service began with Peter Kingsmill marching in the colours, carried by the air cadets, Legion members and dignitaries. The Act of Remembrance, “To Our Heroic Dead,” was recited by Kingsmill. Representing the air cadets was Sec. Lt. Sherry Legacy along with four air cadets. The RCMP was represented by Cst. Jared Rau. This year Pastor Conrad Hunchak gave the invocation and scripture reading. The Speers United Church choir sang The Lord’s Prayer and a hymn, Put Peace
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into Each Other’s Hands. A Tribute to the veterans, a newly produced video honouring the service personnel from the local area who gave their lives in the two Great Wars, was shown. A letter from the premier of Saskatchewan was read. A wreath, representing all mothers, was laid by Esther Tkachuk and Cristine Gonda. Cst. Rau laid a wreath on behalf of the RCMP and Alan Tanchak laid a wreath for the Government of Saskatchewan. A total of 63 wreaths and crosses were laid by individuals, organizations and businesses. In Flanders Fields was
recited by Christine Gonda. The school travel club provided the lunch following the service. Thank you to everyone who took the time to remember the veterans who fought in the wars so we may live free. Each year on Nov. 10 Hafford Central School holds a Remembrance Day service at the school. Members from the Speers-Hafford Legion Branch No. 116 and members of the Remembrance Day committee attended. The service began with Rolland Pelletier marching in the colours. A song, We Will Remember Them, was sung by Kacy Tkachuk, accompanied by Michelle Gall, Jenna Gall, Alicea Rice and Kendra LaFreniere, while a video produced by the students was played. The video depicted scenes from all the wars. An essay, written by Michelle Gall titled, Daddy, If You Should Come Back, was read by Alicea Rice. Every year the Royal Canadian Legion sponsors the Remembrance Day poster, poem and essay competition for students from Grades 1 to 12. This year 137 students took part. The winners, in order of first, second and honourable mention, are as follows. Coloured posters - Grade
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Remembrance service honours all soldiers By Brenda Pollard Correspondent
Once again the students at H. Hardcastle School honoured all soldiers who have served, in their annual Remembrance Day service held Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium. Following the entrance of the members of Royal Candian Legion Branch No. 106 and the flagbearers, Elexis Bourrier and Ryan Bec, Abbey Harty opened the ceremony as she played the national anthem on the keyboard. MC Zachary Gordon welcomed all to the service and proceeded to call upon the first place winners of the poetry and essay contest from last year to read their win-
Pelchat, Grade 4 – Aleesa Sharp, Grade 3 – Keagan Russett, Grade 2 – Presley Sharp, Grade 1 – Reid Olson and Vayda McDonald, kindergarten – Hunter Weber and Savannah Elliott, staff – Ms. Tory McNie, school community council – Danielle Troesch, RCMP – Cst. Wabe Yuan and Royal Canadian Legion – Judy Carignan. The service was brought to a close with the flag-bearers escorting the honoured guests out of the gym. The morning of Nov. 11 was a morning of no snow and mild temperatures for the time of year. At 10:30 a.m. the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 106 held their annual Remembrance Day service at the Legion in Edam. Huguette MacGregor accompanied the national anthem on the piano. Pastor Dave Walker welcomed all and called upon Huguette MacGregor to read In Flanders Fields. The hymn, O God of Love, O Power of Peace, was sung accompanied by Huguette MacGregor on piano, followed by the scripture read by Rev. Peter and the message delivered by Rev. Kun Kim. Following Taps, the minute of silence and the Act of Remembrance was the laying of the wreaths. These were laid by Frank Poole, Myrna Head, Louis McCaffrey, Kyle Esquirol and Barry Weitzel. The service was
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Huguette MacGregor, Rev. Kun Kim, Pastor Dave Walker, Rev. Peter, along with the K of C honour guard of Murielle Corbeil and Guy Corbeil took part in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 106 service Nov. 11.
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Thomas Terpstra lowered the flag during Taps, minute of silence and Act of Remembrance Nov. 11 at the annual Remembrance Day service at the Legion in Edam. Photos by Brenda Pollard
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Service attendance highest in years By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent
Radisson Royal Purple hosted the Radisson Remembrance Day service with very good attendance. Leading the service was Rev. Alex Parsons from Saskatoon who preaches halftime at the Anglican Church in Borden. Twyla Stott was pianist. Ken Dillen read the honour roll and Murray Mikituk read In Flanders Fields. Laying wreaths were: Gary Pepin for the RCMP; R. Bailey for veterans; Mayor Dave Summers for the town; Kyle Baker for the school; Lorraine Olinyk for
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all those families who had lost loved ones in the wars; and Tina Hessell for the Radisson Royal Purple. Thanks to the Royal Purple ladies and all those who supplied baking. Lunch was served to well over 100 people. At Borden, the Lions were the host and Gayle Wensley of the United Church led the service. The community centre was full – one of their largest attendance in years. Lunch was served courtesy of the Borden Lions. The peace posters which Grade 5/6 students had done were on display and the three winners were presented with cheques by Lion Helen Sutherland. First was Angelaya Tracksell, whose poster went on to districts. She got $75. Savannah Sutherland, second, received $35
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Remembrance Day was held at Radisson with the Radisson Royal Purple hosting. Photo submitted by Lorraine Olinyk
Peace poster winners receiving prize money at Borden’s Remembrance Day Service were Angelaya Tracksell, Savannah Sutherland and James Jamieson.
turkeys and hams for prizes. At their meeting Nov. 12 the Borden Friendship Club voted to have a potluck supper with local talent Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 5:45 p.m. Their Christmas catered turkey supper is Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. with entertainment.
Borden senior girls’ volleyball team travelled to Edam Nov. 14 to compete at regionals, from where two teams, plus Medstead who are hosting provincials, would advance to provincials. At Edam were Borden, Plenty and Edam in Pool B and in Pool A were Med-
stead, Perdue and Goodsoil. Unfortunately, Borden lost out to Edam and Plenty so did not get in to the playoffs, but the team still played well and had advanced from conference playoffs. Borden senior boys play in regionals at Cut Knife Saturday, Nov. 21.
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Wounded Warriors fundraiser a sellout By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The North Battleford fundraiser for Wounded Warriors Weekend was sold out at the Don Ross Centre Nov. 7. This was the second year in a row that the fundraiser was held in the city and by all accounts it was bigger and better. The funds go to help send veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder to the annual Wounded Warriors Weekend, which is an event that provides relaxation and camaraderie for these veterans. (Thanks go to Marlene Oleshko for providing the following information about the event.) The headliner was come-
dian Bobby Henline, a Desert Storm veteran who took up standup comedy after he suffered major burns to his body following a roadside bombing in Iraq. Henline was picked up at the airport Nov. 5 and was in Unity speaking at the Unity Composite High School the next day. Later that afternoon, he spoke to students at John Paul II Collegiate and also did an interview with Access 7. Prior to the Saturday night show was a get together for the Wounded Warriors at 4 p.m. at the Gold Eagle Lodge with Blake Emmons and Bobby Henline. From there, limousines provided by Sallows & McDonald Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, gave the Wounded
Wounded Warrior and stand up comedian Bobby Henline on stage at the fundraiser.
Warriors rides to the fundraiser and also back to their hotels at the end of the night. Gold Eagle Lodge and Tropical Inn donated all of the rooms for the Wounded Warriors and special guests for the event. The MC at Saturday night’s event was Vanese Ferguson, news director at CJWW Saskatoon and spouse of John, one of the Wounded Warriors present. All the Wounded Warriors and Veterans were piped into the Don Ross Centre hall by Jim Ramsay. The founder of Wounded Warriors weekend, Blake Emmons, was on hand to speak and sing to the audience, and he introduced Henline. Elvis tribute artist Jeff Bodner and Appaloosa, a band from British Columbia provided the musical entertainment. There were a couple of presentations made. Alf Christenson, on behalf of the Saskatoon Anavets Curling Club presented Blake Emmons with a cheque for $700 and Buff McGovern, on behalf of the Canadian Legion of Riders, presented Emmons with a cheque for $1,000, all going to Wounded Warriors Weekend. Also, 98-year-old Reine Lessard of North Battleford said a few words to the Wounded Warriors at the end of the program. There was a raffle with a $1,000 grand prize and two $500 cash prizes and a 50/50 draw totalling $1,840. The winners of the 50/50 were Rod and Andrea Sternig, who immediately donated their prize back to Wounded Warriors Weekend. At least $42,000 was raised, but a final total was still to be determined. It was also confirmed both Emmons and Henline
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have agreed to return for next year’s Wounded Warriors Weekend fundraiser, Nov. 5, 2016. The North Battleford event was well received by the veterans. Among the local area Wounded Warriors who attended was Mst. Cpl. Byron Rodriguez, a veteran of the Afghanistan war. In speaking to the Regional Optimist, Rodriguez spoke of how important the event was in spreading the message about post-traumatic stress disorder.
“I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to let people know what’s going on with PTSD,” said Rodriguez. Rodriguez noted physical injuries can often be healed, or people can get used to their conditions. But mental injuries “don’t
go away, no matter what you do, what you are, what time of day it is.” “By letting people know, make people aware what we’re going though, hopefully that will allow people to understand what we’re doing and try to help.”
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A river of rain is now headed our way Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, phoned yesterday and wanted to know how much snow we have here. We have been having lots of rain. So much, in fact, the weather forecaster said we are in for a river of rain the other day. Here in the Fraser Valley we are rain soaked, but in the mountains they are dealing with snow. It is a promising beginning for the mountain ski hills. I asked Ed what people were saying about this coming winter for Saskatchewan. What he has heard so far has not been promising, but he was certain that winter will be around from now until April. My old neighbour
was positive his curling and bowling have been good so far. He has hopes his success will continue for the whole season. Hope grows and dwindles in sports according to our wins and losses. The more we win, the more hopeful we become at keeping our winning streak alive. Hope is a powerful medicine of expectation, an incentive for an attitude that something better is coming our way. It is difficult to be hopeful when we are not winning and things keep going from bad to worse. How hard it is to remain hopeful when the illness is life threatening or the bank account is empty. There always seems
eighbourly Advice According to Ed
By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com
revraymaher@accesscomm.ca to be good reasons to forget about being hopeful. Terrorism, for instance, never seems to quit and has brought senseless attacks on innocent people around the world. Recently, an airliner in flight exploded killing Russian tourists and Paris and France were shut down by terrorist attacks.
Not so long ago there was a terrorist attack on our Parliament buildings. It seems like world events grow more and more hopeless but thankfully, Christians rejoice in an endless hope through their faith in Christ. Jesus warned that we will hear of wars and
rumours of war and nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom and that there will be earthquakes in various places and fearful events. He said that in the end heaven and Earth will pass away, but no one knows when it will happen. Jesus did have good news or words of hope in that he confirmed his word will never pass away. When faced with death Jesus has promised, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” We don’t want events in the world to grow more and more dangerous and fearful
or the end of heaven and Earth. The Bible speaks of the day of the Lord coming like a thief. At that time, all will see the Son of Man (Jesus) coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Jesus will come to judge the living and the dead. As Christians or believers in Christ, we know God forgives our sins because He is merciful and because of Christ’s atoning sacrifice for sinners. As Christians facing death from various causes or the return of Christ we have hope within the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. We have an endless hope through faith in Christ.
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.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4
1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK
306-446-1695
306-445-5901
PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide M.S.P.
SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.
DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Community Baptist Church
Battlefords Grace Community Church
Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.
191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575
Canadian National Baptist Convention
Everyone Welcome
WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Everyone Welcome
1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN
Pastor: Bill Hall
Everyone Welcome
Hope Mennonite Fellowship
WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday
Notre Dame (RC) Parish
1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)
Church Phone 306-445-4181
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
DIVINE LITURGY:
November 15 - 9:30 a.m. November 22 - 12:30 p.m. November 29 - 9:30 a.m. December 6 - 9:30 a.m. Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390
TerriTorial Drive alliance church
OFFICE 306-445-3836
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S
52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177
SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.
Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
“A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder
Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
ANGLICAN PARISH
SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.
Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079
MEETING IN ROOM #109 DON ROSS CENTER - 6:30 P.M. Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association
1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK
Come Join Us
1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd
Living Water Ministry
Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church - DELMAS
Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am
Rev. Father Greg Elder
306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0
A warm welcome is extended to everyone!
Everyone Welcome
www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net
1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly Programs
11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
Battleford United Church
Pastor Patrick Carty
Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.
Phone 306-937-7340
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church 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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Former Redfield School teacher celebrates 100th birthday By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent
Celebrating her 100th birthday was a fantastic event for Mary Moffat (nee Welford) of Calgary, Alta., who recently moved from her house into a senior care home. Earl Van Nortwick recalls Mary boarding with his parents, Lloyd and Mary Van Nortwick, when Earl was 12 years old while Mary Moffat was a school teacher at Redfield. Back then, in the mid-1930s, Earl’s childhood days were spent on the family farm one mile south of where Marcel and Nancy Stroo lived until moving to North Battleford. Mrs. Moffat has relatives living in the Battlefords and a nephew, Henry (Linda) Welford, who farms in the Lilac district. For the older generation reading this article, Andrew Moffat’s son Joe married Mary while teaching in Redfield. Andrew Welford farmed south of Garry (Sandra) Napastuk’s present yard and some of the old log farm site is nestled in tangled, overgrown caragana trees. Mary Moffat’s husband died many years ago, but she has two daughters, Joan (Calgary) and Marion (Swift Current). Speaking of the surname, Napastuk, 45-year-old Sheldon, a former CFL football player and son of Sandra and Garry, attended his primary schooling at Mayfair Central School then gradu-
ayfair News ated in North Battleford. He studied on a scholarship at Iowa State University and is presently employed at Royal LePage Foothills Commercial Division in Calgary. His wife Amanda is originally from Regina and they have a young family. Lorena Lafreniere and some family members attended the funeral of 57-year-old Michael Poulton of Chitek Lake, who died unexpectedly from a heart attack. His funeral was on Nov. 13. Michael (Leona) had two grown, married daughters. Amy resides in Drake and Amanda resides in Abbottsford, B.C. Laurie Surprenant, coowner of the general store in Chitek Lake, is Michael’s sister. Leonard (Joan) Raiche of North Battleford is also related to Michael. Sending Barbara (Ken) Sorenson get well wishes as she was in a Saskatoon hospital for a few days. Arnold Nesseth had a birthday celebration Nov. 14 with some family and friends in attendance. There must have been many candles on his cake, maybe too many for Arnold to blow out, so did his grandchildren help out? Wishing Ar-
nold many more healthy and cheerful days in the coming years. Arnold has two sons, Nigel and Aaron, who are married and both have children. Aaron (Pamela) farms not too far from his father’s yard. Arnold’s deceased wife Mary had a thriving business called Gentle Touch in Battleford until her passing approximately 10 years ago. Former resident Jean Chapman passed away in Brooks, Alta. Nov. 12. She is survived by her daughter Gwen and brother Frank Pozdrowski of Speers. The graveside memorial service is scheduled for Nov. 28 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery (six miles east of Mayfair) at 1 p.m., followed by lunch at the Mayfair Hall. The warm rays of sun seemed to have brought out the abundance of people who attended the fall supper Nov. 8 at Mayfair Hall. The crowd was estimated at 300 hungry individuals, who thoroughly enjoyed the turkey and ham supper with all of the trimmings, not to mention homemade pie for dessert. Some bragged of indulging in eating three pieces of pie. Do you think they had to eat the next day? The CWL thanks all of the people who attended and those who donated, prepared and cooked food, washed dishes and collected the door money. A function this size requires many volunteers. Don’t forget to mark your
Creative Corners Club is hosting a Christmas craft sale Sunday, Nov. 29. Working to organize the event are: back row – Tanya Penner, Theresa Toews, Alice Grigor, Carol Dewing; front row – Adgerine McNutt, Dora Brown and Ellyn Scotton.
calendar for the Christmas Craft Show at Mayfair Hall Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will be in attendance at 3 p.m. for the kids and the young at heart. Apparently there are 32 tables booked with all sorts of items. Come and do some of your Christmas shopping as there will be a variety of food, knick-knacks and some home-based businesses. A concession consisting of homemade food will certainly not disappoint the hungry folk and prices will be very reasonable. Old time dance lessons
are on Tuesdays, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 15. It is not too late to join and even if you come for one session you will have learned a couple of new dances. For more information, call Elaine at 306445-9992. A fun-filled community Christmas potluck and program is scheduled for Dec. 6 at the hall. Whoever donates a casserole will get in for free. Lunch is at 1 p.m. with a Christmas program including wee children to older adults at 2:30 p.m. then coffee after the program. The money raised will be
donated to charity. For more information call me at 306445-9992.
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