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Staff The case of Brandon Stucka was back in provincial court in North Battleford Tuesday morning. Even though the appearance was scheduled for a show cause hearing, there were once again no major developments in court as
Stucka’s matters have been adjourned again. See Page 3. Also on Page 3, a man convicted of distributing pornography has received a four-month conditional sentence for violating a previous order. Simon Houston, 65, was sentenced in North Battleford provincial court Monday
afternoon after pleading guilty to three counts of not complying with a prohibition order. Also, Susan Boyer has entered a guilty plea to one count against her of intent to defraud Canada Post of cash money exceeding $5,000. Read the story on Page 3.
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Boyer enters guilty plea to defrauding Canada Post By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Susan Boyer has entered a guilty plea to one count against her of intent to defraud Canada Post of cash money exceeding $5,000, by concealing funds ob-
tained by Canada Post. She entered the plea in provincial court Monday afternoon in North Battleford. According to the information filed with the court on July 28, the count covers activity between Jan. 5, 2011 and Oct 1,
2015. Sentencing in the case has been scheduled for Jan. 8, 2018 at 9:30 am. A presentence report has been ordered, which will look into restitution as well as personal circumstances of the accused.
Man convicted on pornography charge receives four month CSO for violating order Staff A four-month conditional sentence order has been handed to an individual in connection to activity at various parks and historic sites in Battleford. Simon Houston, 65, was sentenced in North Battleford provincial court Monday afternoon after pleading guilty to three counts of not complying with a prohibition order. Houston is under a 20-year ban from attending public places where children might be present, in connection to a conviction for distributing child pornography from 2008. The latest activity that
landed Houston in trouble took place in June and July of 2017 when he attended Fort Battleford and later the Eiling Kramer campground, prompting a number of complaints. As outlined in court, Houston’s intention had been to educate people about atrocities against Indigenous people in the area. In particular, Houston was protesting the location of the mass grave for the eight individuals hanged in Battleford during the 1885 Riel rebellion, as part of a campaign to have it relocated. Houston distributed pamphlets and delivered
letters as part of his protest, which included attending Eiling Kramer campground on July 15 on Canada Parks Day. Judge Lorna Dyck nevertheless made it clear to Houston that he was under an order not to go to public parks where children might be present, and would be sentenced on that basis. The conditions of the CSO include a curfew between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Houston is also under a nocontact order with respect to five individuals, and he is barred from attending Eiling Kramer campground, the Fred Light Museum or Fort Battleford.
Stucka case adjourned to Nov. 23 Staff The case of Brandon Stucka was back in provincial court in North Battleford Tuesday morning. Even though the appearance was scheduled for a show cause hearing, there were once again no major developments in court as Stucka’s matters have been
adjourned again. Judge Lloyd Deshaye agreed to have Stucka’s matters be adjourned to Nov. 23, 11 a.m,, in North Battleford. Stucka is again scheduled to appear by CCTV. Stucka faces criminal negligence causing death, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing
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Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, Councillor Judy Pruden and Cpl. Tim Popp with the Remembrance Day flag before raising it.
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Vehicle burns on King Hill hicle had cooled down enough to be towed. Two fire apparatus were used and four fire personnel responded.
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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Scotland is expected to start exporting its famous haggis to Canada for the first time in 46 years due to new recipes that get around regulations. Will you be trying it? • Sheep’s intestines? Ugh! No! 36% • Absolutely. It’s fun to try new cuisine. 18% • No. I’ve had it in the UK and I didn’t like it. 6% • Yes. I’ve had it in the UK and it was tasty. 18% • With Scottish ancestors, I guess I should. 5% • Even with Scottish ancestors, it sounds too gross for me. 13% • Yes. But only if it’s okay to eat it with ketchup! 6%
This week’s News-Optimist online poll: The City of North Battleford is recruiting new members for Citizens on Patrol, who will be helping with a new security camera initiative. Would you like to join? • Where do I sign? • No, it’s not my thing. • I already joined.
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CAA Saskatchewan says: ‘Let’s Think Red in November’ share the colour red. One of the community groups is the Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. The annual sale of poppies is just one way to support our local veterans and legion offices. Poppies and collection boxes will be displayed at all 12 CAA Stores plus the CAA Car Care Centre at Regina Battery Depot. Please stop by, donate, pick up a poppy and proudly wear it in remembrance while supporting our Saskatchewan veterans. Nov. 12 to 18, 2017 is SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving) Saskatchewan’s annual Red Ribbon campaign. The red ribbon symbolizes opposition to drinking and driving and serves as a visible reminder to make responsible choices and that fatalities and injuries caused by drinking and driving are always preventable. Show your SADD support by displaying the red ribbon available at any of the 12 CAA Stores in Saskatchewan and the CAA Car Care Centre at Regina Battery Depot. The CAA Roadside Assistance Regina fleet operators will be handing out the SADD Red Ribbons during this special week.
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Just an innocent piece of paper, or is it? The other day, Spencer, 10, showed me something he picked up on the ground. Pulling it out of his jacket pocket, he revealed a little piece of paper – a McDonald’s Monopoly game piece. And I told him to throw it away, right now. On the ground. Don’t bother for a garbage can. Why? Recently I wrote a story for the Estevan Mercury about an American who got collared at the border, crossing with 20 patches of LSD on a paper, kept in a tin. Here’s how the story read, “Your buddy gives you a blotter paper with a small amount of LSD for your 23rd birthday. You think nothing of it, put it way in your pile of things where you live, somewhat haphazardly communally, as an instructor at a ski resort in Colorado. Two years later, driving through Canada to get to your new job at a ski resort at Juneau, Alaska, Canada Border Services Agency officers at North Portal find your small tin, with the 20 blots of LSD on paper. When they confront you, you immediately fess up that it’s LSD.” Now, I will freely admit that my exposure to illicit drugs, of any type, is nearly nil. Only once, in my entire life, has anyone
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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year ever offered me any drugs – a puff on a joint of marijuana – and by that time, I was already 24. I was a man, not an easily influenced child. But this recent case got me thinking about how such innocent things, like little pieces of paper, soaked in drugs, can find their way into kids’ hands. Two days later, CBC reported on Oct. 29 that, “Winnipeg police are warning the public about a potentially deadly drug that looks like a harmless piece of paper with a witch stamp on it. “Police seized six fentanyl blotters, each marked with a witch on a broom — a drug dealer’s signature — in a drug bust in Fort Rouge Friday and believe there are more blotters in the city.” Such an innocent looking thing – a little piece of paper, with a cartoon on it, yet with one of the most potent, and, if
you follow what’s going on in British Columbia, deadly drugs out there. So here I found myself, explaining to my very innocent 10 year old, that he shouldn’t pick up little scraps of paper, because you have no idea what it could be. And before you think I’m off my rocker, the CBC story noted, “‘With Halloween coming on Tuesday, police are especially concerned the blotters could get into the wrong hands, maybe of a child, and be mistaken as just a piece of paper,’ he said.” I showed Spencer the CBC story, with the picture of the cute little cartoon on the paper, and explained it could kill him. His response? “Whoa!” Our kids are living an essentially bucolic life. Yeah, we have our struggles, like everyone else. But exposure to anything that might be
considered “inner city,” drugs, gangs, prostitution, poverty, destitution, crime, family members in prison – that’s only stuff they see on TV. For them, none of that stuff is “real.” For most of my life growing up, none of it was real either. I never saw it, I was never exposed to it. My life has largely been sheltered, I guess, and so have theirs. With a daughter about to go into high school next year, she already knows
she will be offered drugs there. I still think high school should begin at Grade 10, not Grade 9, for this very reason. Doing away with junior high schools over a decade ago throughout Saskatchewan was a bad idea. I don’t think Grade 9 kids should be in the same building as Grade 12s, because they’re still too wet behind the ears, as it were. But that ship has sailed. This is where parenting gets tough. The long nights
rocking the baby, the diapers – that was easy, I now realize. Getting kids ready for the bigger world appears to be a lot harder. Maybe I did overreact with regards to the Monopoly scrap of paper. Things are generally pretty innocent around here. But I don’t think I can ever look on a scrap of paper the same way again. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.
Unity cowgirl honoured by CCA By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Unity cowgirl, Twila Zunti, known to many for her contributions to the business community, competitive rodeo career, Unity Western Days committee member and spearhead of two relief trailers during Alberta floods in fires in past several years, is Cowgirl of the Year. Zunti has been a member of the Canadian Cowboys Association since 2004. She was nominated Cowgirl of the year and was selected by CCA board of directors from nominations received. The award was presented at the CCA finals held in Swift Current on
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Cox back in cabinet as Minister of Advanced Ed By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Battlefords MLA Herb Cox has re-entered the cabinet as Minister of Advanced Education. The announcement was made Monday in a news release from the government. Cox is taking over from Kevin Doherty, who announced Monday he is resigning effective immediately. The reason for Doherty’s resignation is to “focus on family issues that have arisen recently,” according to the news release. He is remaining MLA for Regina Northeast. In a statement, Premier Brad Wall thanked Doherty for his service as a minister in cabinet. Speaking to the News-
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Optimist on Tuesday, Cox was enthusiastic about being back in the cabinet again. “It was a very exciting day,” said Cox about being called in to be offered the cabinet role by Premier Brad Wall. “I’m just excited he’s shown the con-
fidence in me again to put me back in cabinet.” Cox had previously served as minister of environment before stepping aside last summer to undergo his second stem cell transplant as part of his ongoing cancer treatment. Cox says he is now able to return to a demanding role in the government. “I had a great summer,” said Cox. “I’ve got my energy back and I’m absolutely looking forward to the task. You know, that’s one of the questions the premier asked me and I said, yeah, my health is not going to be an issue.” Cox admits that Doherty’s resignation was “a surprise to everyone. We never have forewarning about these things until you’re called.”
However, Cox believes the ministry he is taking on is in good shape. “Moving into this ministry, I’m very pleased with the ministers that have gone before me and have done such a great job. I think everything’s in great shape as far as Advanced Ed is concerned.” Cox takes over a ministry that will be responsible for post-secondary education in the province, including the two universities, Sask Polytechnic and the regional colleges. “That’s a very, very important part of Saskatchewan is post-secondary education, and preparing our young people to go on in life, whether they go into post-graduate or whether they go into the workforce,” said Cox.
Cox indicated his first job will be to get up to speed on the advanced education file and meet with the ministry staff. He expects issues such as the budget will be important going forward, as will dealing with increasing enrolments due to an increasing population. “We’re seeing increased enrolment all around,” said Cox. However, Cox did not have any specifics to share about the issues facing the advanced education ministry, as he expects to delve into those in greater detail in the coming weeks. With the legislature now back in session, Cox is pleased with the initiatives outlined in what he calls an “ambitious” Throne Speech. He particularly
pointed to highlights such as individualized funding for the autism spectrum disorder of $4,000 per child per year, as well as the repeal of Bill 40 as well as continued opposition to the Carbon Tax. Before his return to cabinet, Cox had headed up the caucus committee on crime that recently presented recommendations to the province to address the crime issue. “I was pleased with the response of the Ministry of Justice to that file,” said Cox. The response included creation of a rural crime task force involving 258 officers with powers to arrest and detain. “I think that’s a step in the right direction,” said Cox.
games for many, many years and once again will be sponsoring the volunteers. We are going to need about 1,200 volunteers to pull off these Winter Games, and I know The Battlefords have always come forward, whenever they were called on, with volunteers for a function like that. Recently I just had the opportunity to attend the opening of our very first Habitat for Humanity home in The Battlefords. And everyone who was there certainly enjoyed, you know, the wide smiles that were on the two families that now finally have a home to call their own… Last week I had an opportunity to address the class of 2030, if you can imagine. The class of 2030 is this year’s kindergarten class actually, for a technicality. And this is a program begun by Living Sky School Division, and I think it’s a very worthwhile program… I was also able this summer to attend the announcement, on behalf of our Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, the announcement of $275,000 for our runway improvements at our local Cameron McIntosh airport… And just last month, Mr. Speaker, our Minister of Rural and Remote Health was on hand for the unveiling of our new CT [computerized tomography] scanner at Battlefords Union Hospital for which our government provided $600,000 in funding, which was matched by a very robust fundraising campaign run locally of another $600,000. And of course anyone who has absolute need for a CT scanner, and I guess I’m considered one of those people, this new CT scanner works at a lot greater speed than the previous one and with a lot less radiation emitted. So anyone using a CT scanner is very happy to have this in our city…
… Mr. Speaker, we’re not striving to grow our economy for the growth sake alone. It provides us with the ability to do the things that we need to do in areas such as health care, in education, in care for our vulnerable. And in my constituency alone in the Battlefords since November of 2007, $10.6 million has been invested to develop 209 rental and homeowner units for low-income families. And we’ve also worked hard to help out our seniors, as evidenced by our seniors’ income plan, which we have tripled in 10 years. In the previous 16 years of the former government, it was never touched once. We’ve increased it from $90 a month to $270 a month. Since we’ve had the honour of forming this government, we have hired 750 more doctors and 3,400 more nurses of every designation. Mr. Speaker, we’re not closing long-term care homes like the former government did. In fact we’ve opened 13 new long care homes in the last 10 years. As well, we’re building schools. We’re building low-income housing. And yes, we’re building hospitals, like our own Sask Hospital North Battleford. Mr. Speaker, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the celebration marking the 60 per cent completion of this new beautiful facility and bringing greetings on behalf of our government. And what a beautiful facility it is. In talking to patients, some of the patients there that day and certainly the staff, family members of the patients, they can’t wait to move into this beautiful building with such a great view of our North Saskatchewan River Valley. The spacious rooms now, modern bathroom, this facility has been long, long, long overlooked and a lot needed, and we’re finally getting it built. In other areas of health care, Mr. Speaker, we are
also making great strides forward. Mr. Speaker, our government’s innovative two-for-one MRIs have resulted in 1,800 scans being completed at no added expense to our taxpayers. Autism spectrum disorder continues to be a serious concern to many citizens with family members who are affected. And that is why we have committed to provide individualized funding of $4,000 per child per year on top of the $8 million we already provide for ASD [autism spectrum disorder] services. Mr. Speaker, more good news. Our population, our school population is no longer declining. In fact it is increasing. And that is why we have opened 21 new schools this year with 11,000 students being able to attend school in a brand new, better learning environment. To go along with the 21 schools, we have hired 875 more teachers and created 6,000 more new child care spaces. Mr. Deputy Speaker, since I was fortunate enough to be elected to this position, I have made a point of attending, along with my colleagues from Cut Knife-Turtleford and from Rosthern-Shellbrook, annual school board meetings with both of the school divisions in my constituencies. And one of the things that we heard at these meetings was a request for new curriculum renewal. … We have ended the pause to curriculum renewal and it’s now been lifted. Mr. Speaker, we have developed the most aggressive grad retention program in Canada. And since 2008, 70,000 students have taken advantage of this program and they’ve been receiving $345 million in tax credit… But, Mr. Deputy Speaker, not only post-secondary grads benefit from our programs, but grade 12 grads can access our Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship. Continued on Page 7
Battlefords MLA in support of Throne Speech The second session of the Legislature opened last Wednesday afternoon with the Speech from the Throne, delivered by Lt.Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield. On Thursday, debate opened on the Throne Speech. Among those who spoke was Battlefords MLA Herb Cox who, after giving out a number of thank yous to staff, family and constituents, voiced his support for the contents of the Throne Speech. Here is a portion of what Cox had to say, as recorded in Hansard. Cox’s remarks came immediately after Dan D’Autremont, Sask Party MLA for Cannington, had delivered lengthy remarks of his own in support of the Throne Speech. Mr. Cox: — Well, Mr. Speaker, this certainly isn’t the position you want in the speaking order, following my learned colleague. However, as Paul Harvey
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Cox: Support for Speech from the Throne Continued from Page 6 And in fact since 2012, over 38,000 have received over $33 million to help defray the cost of a postsecondary education. Mr. Speaker, last fall our Premier created a committee to try to find some solutions to reduce crime in our province. I was proud to be asked to be a member of that committee along with my colleagues from Cut Knife-Turtleford, from Cypress Hills, Estevan, Canora-Pelly, Regina Coronation Park, and Saskatoon Fairview. Mr. Deputy Speaker, we spent a very busy winter travelling to 10 different locations here in our province to hear the concerns and suggestions from individuals, groups, police forces, municipal governments, First Nations, and many more. We sent out over 300 invitations and notices to these meetings, met with some 58 presenters, and received numerous written submissions. And, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I was very pleased with the response we received from the Ministry of Justice and the announcement of 258 armed police officers and of our government’s commitment of $5.9 million towards these initiatives. We know that there’s more to do in crime reduction, and we are going to continue to work to help reduce this problem. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I talked earlier about growth and what improvements it has allowed us to undertake. So let’s just touch a little on our infrastructure expenses and improvements in which we have invested $26 billion since 2007. Mr. Deputy Speaker, in a former job that I had I was president of a national association. And one of the jobs of that national association was to travel to the other provinces and
speak at the annual general meetings of the provincial associations, and on many occasions I travelled to Alberta. You’d sit around at a round table as you always do at a lot of these things. And once the flatland jokes and the no-time-change jokes were dispensed of, one of the main topics that came around that table was, when are you going to get your highways fixed in Saskatchewan? Well, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I’m happy to say that of that $26 billion, $7.4 billion has been invested to improve, to build, or rebuild 12 000 kilometres in highways in this province. With our growing population comes increased demand for essential services like power. And SaskPower has experienced a 25 per cent increase in demands since 2007. And not only SaskPower, but SaskTel as well has invested $2.6 billion since 2008. SaskPower’s response has been investing $8 billion to meet that demand and to replace an aging infrastructure that was there. And SaskTel is continuing to invest with $300 million to expand and enhance its network. And, Mr. Speaker, I’m very pleased to see that my community in The Battlefords is on the list for faster Internet service, as are several other communities in this province. Some of the growth is due to our increased activity in exports in this province because we are a very export-focused province, as we’ve heard earlier: exports to such designations as China, with a 530 per cent increase to $3 billion worth of exports going to China. India, we’ve seen an increase of 272 per cent to $1.5 billion; Pakistan, 293 per cent increase to $548 million. And of those imports, Mr. Deputy Speaker, agriculture plays a huge part
in our exports, accounting for half of our total at $14.4 billion. This involves over 300 companies that employ 5,000 people here in the province. And our government will continue to support our ag sector by strongly opposing the carbon tax which would be crippling to our province and by continuing to expand access to world markets, investing in research, and supporting value-added food processing. We also need to be reminded of agriculture’s contribution to carbon sequestration to help reduce our net emissions in this province. In 2015 alone, Mr. Deputy Speaker, our farmers sequestered nearly 12 million tonnes of carbon into our soil. … Mr. Deputy Speaker, as this is my last opportunity that I will have to address a Throne Speech under our Premier, I would just like to say that what a genuine honour it has been to serve with this Premier, and I certainly want to take this opportunity to thank him for his guidance, his wisdom, his hard work, his humility, his sense of humour, and indeed for his vision. The citizens of this province, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I think are in such a better place today than they were 10 years ago, and to him we all owe a great debt of gratitude. … So in conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I would just like to say that I’m very pleased with the initiatives proposed in this Throne Speech, and I look forward to our government moving forward with the implementation of the initiatives in it. So in conclusion I would just like to say I will not be in favour of the amendment to this motion, and I’ll be voting in favour of the Speech from the Throne. Thank you.
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The journey toward quality of service in keeping with cultural views of justice
Developing an Indigenous police service By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
Community leaders on the nearby First Nations of Little Pine First Nation and Poundmaker Cree Nation, including Chief Wayne Semaganis of Little Pine, Chief Duane Antoine of Poundmaker, Little Pine councilor-in-charge of justice Richard Checkosis, along with elders, are trying to prevent crime in their communities by establishing an Indigenous police service.
Self-administered policing is one of many initiatives by First Nations people in Canada in recent years to counteract the effects of colonialism, displacement and government policy. Indigenous police services are currently used in a number of locations across Canada. The Eeyou Eenou Police Force has a number of detachments in Quebec. In Alberta, there are the Blood Tribe Police Service, North Peace Tribal Police Services, Lakeshore Regional Police, and the Tsuu T’ina Nation Police Service. The Aboriginal People’s Television Network produced a series detailing the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service, which has detachments in Lillooet and Mount Currie in British Columbia. Saskatchewan’s only Indigenous police service, File Hills Police Service, is located near Balcarres, between Regina and Yorkton. The agency’s primary area of jurisdiction encompasses Carry the Kettle First Nation, Peepeekisis First Nation, Okanese First Nation, Little Black Bear First Nation and Star Blanket First Nation, including Wa-Pii-Moos-Toosis. Jacob Pete, chairman of Little Pine Elder’s Council, is helping work out the logistics of the Indigenous police service. As well as working with the RCMP in roles such as constable and chief of police, Pete has helped establish Indig-
enous policing on Gull Bay First Nation (near Thunder Bay), and Louie Bull First Nation (south of Edmonton), along with the Dakota Ojibway Police Service, whose jurisdiction includes a number of areas in Manitoba. Pete was also adviser on the National Task Force on Aboriginal Policing, and has authored studies pertaining to justice and Indigenous people. A Google search reveals some of the crime associated with Little Pine and Poundmaker. There have been a number of drug charges over the past few years, including a situation earlier this year involving drugs and weapons in which four people were charged. Murders and people going missing have also occurred. Little Pine was in the news in 2015 regarding efforts to introduce traditional practices as consequences of crime. News stories at the time centered around the proposed practice of banishing drug dealers from the First Nation, which would also involve removing them from bandowned houses, and turning off power and water. Pete said Chief Little Pine School has embraced certain disciplinary mea-
sures different from traditional western juridical measures. A student was caught with marijuana at a winter camp, Pete said, but instead of seeking to press charges, local decisionmakers performed a shaming and had the student research, write and present an article about how drugs can harm the community. Two years after discussions and using traditional disciplinary practices, crime continues on Little Pine and Poundmaker. According to reports obtained by the Regional Optimist, RCMP calls for service in 2016 at Little Pine numbered 686. Sergeant Heath Robinson, stationed in Cut Knife, writes “substance abuse appears to be the root cause of the majority of the repetitive and serious crime occurring in the detachment area.” The report states drug activity associated with organized crime continues to be an issue and is “a contributing factor to violence and other criminal activity in the community.” In 2016, Little Pine community leaders sought community consultation regarding the extent of harmful activity on the First Nation and measures to reduce it. The meeting was in Cree and scribes translated the words into English and wrote them down. The comments from the sessions included community members expressing dissatisfaction with the RCMP. Complaints include experiencing slow response times to calls for service, a lack of visibility on the part of the RCMP, a lack of consultation regarding who should police the community, and frequent rotation of different polic-
University of Regina, published a report in 2014 entitled “Warehousing Prisoners in Saskatchewan: A Public Health Approach.” It states “the Aboriginal population in Saskatchewan’s prisons is consistently over 85 per cent.” Another distinctive feature Pete thinks an Indigenous police service could bring to the communities Little Pine and Poundmaker, northwest of the is policing style, and ways Battlefords. of administering justice. Little Pine’s 2016 coming personnel in and out ask you to dance, so you munity consultation report of the community. Other better dance, buddy.” comments included unsatThe officer didn’t seem states “the strong adverisfactory quality of servic- to know what to do at the sarial features of the Caes, impersonal and bureau- dance. Pete said “watch nadian Criminal Justice cratic policing styles, and that guy beside you, do the System will always conflict with the communal community leaders want- same thing.” nature of our people. The ing more deciinherent restorsion-making ative and reparapower regardYou don’t have to charge tive features of ing policing. everybody. our indigenous The docujustice system Jacob Pete ments note probwill continue lems that could to be more be solved by a Mutual understanding of appealing to a police service majority of our operated and culture, values and worldview indigenous peostaffed by Indig- between police and commuple.” enous people. nity members leads to trust and Pete said he Pete said acmutual respect, increasing the advocates a potive community licing model in participation is chances of preventing criminal which “you don’t necessary for records in the first place. have to charge policing First e ve r y b o d y.” Nations, and familiarizaThe officer did a couMutual understanding of tion with customs, tradi- ple rounds, “and the third tions and expectations round stopped and the culture, values and worldwould make the process kids were around him for view between police and of integrating new police a change, which I think he community members, Pete officers easier than inte- made a hell of an impres- said, leads to trust and grating those who are less sion that he could partici- mutual respect, increasing the chances of preventing familiar. pate.” Pete was at a school Pete said police work criminal records in the celebration with an officer in the community involves first place. Nevertheless, according new to the community. more than punishment. “[The officer] was sit“You gotta see those to an agreement with the ting by the door and he kids ahead of time when RCMP, Poundmaker and didn’t quite know what they’re not causing a dis- Little Pine already should have Indigenous police ofto do,” Pete said. “I went turbance.” up to him, ‘Come and sit Pete referred to Indig- ficers. In 2014, Little Pine and down with me in front.’ He enous people in SaskatchPoundmaker chiefs signed says ‘What do I say?’ ‘Do ewan’s justice system as a Community Tripartite your PR thing.’” being “a big industry.” A song started. Dr. Jason Demers, a Agreement which outlined Continued on Page 9 “I said they’re going to sessional lecturer at the
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Indigenous policing Continued from Page 8 how policing was to be administered on the two First Nations. The agreement lasts from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2018, with possible automatic annual renewals for the next 10 years if another agreement has not been reached. The agreement states the RCMP will assign three RCMP members who will devote 100 per cent of their regular working hours to the policing needs of Poundmaker and Little Pine. The agreement states “Council” (Little Pine and Poundmaker band councils) must “provide a policing facility, on the Little Pine and Poundmaker First Nations” that meets the operational needs of the RCMP. 8.2 of the agreement states the RCMP “will exercise its best efforts to assign RCMP members who are Aboriginal or familiar with the needs and cultures of the Little Pine and Poundmaker First Nations.” 8.3 states “where vacancies occur, the RCMP will exercise best efforts, subject to and in compliance with RCMP human resources and labour relations policies and governing regulations, to fill or provide coverage for such vacancies as expeditiously as possible.” There is a detachment in both Poundmaker and Little Pine. Currently, the First Nations are policed by one corporal and two constables, reporting to Sgt. Robinson in Cut Knife. RCMP Superintendent Mike Gibbs said staff-
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Staffing shortages are regular among police departments, but staffing detachments with Indigenous RCMP members, and with cultural experience pertaining to communities in which they work, is more difficult.
A graph depicting calls for service to the File Hills Police Service. Calls peaked in 2011, while Criminal Code files and violent crimes against persons have decreased. The graph is in the File Hills Police Service’s 2016/17 annual report.
ing shortages are regular among police departments, but staffing detachments with Indigenous RCMP members, and with cultural experience pertaining to communities in which they work, is more difficult. Gibbs said the RCMP would like to see staffing that reflects community demographics, which he said is likely to better serve the needs of communities than staffing that doesn’t. Regarding the situation of Little Pine and Poundmaker, Gibbs said staffing with Indigenous RCMP members, although available for a period of time, wasn’t available for the entire length of the CTA. Other factors prevent the RCMP from satisfying the needs of First Nations community members, Gibbs said. Self-identifying as an Indigenous RCMP member is voluntary, thus some people who are of Indigenous ancestry decide against declaring, while others declare while maintaining only meager connections to First Nations communities or culture. Rank also limits certain
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candidates: Indigenous RCMP members of a certain rank wouldn’t be able to work in communities deemed to require different ranks. Gibbs said the career circumstances of certain RCMP members might make them not want to work on First Nations. Gibbs cited as an example an RCMP member nearing the end of their career, and with children in university, wanting to live in the city. Gibbs said the RCMP supports the efforts of Poundmaker and Little Pine establishing a police service. “Self-governance is important for First Nations people and the communities out there,” Gibbs said. “If we could provide the First Nations people that were able to speak the language, that would be awesome, but it’s the reality of it. We just don’t have that type of person to go around.” To avoid some of the staffing problems the RCMP faces, Pete hopes to train Poundmaker and Little Pine community members and retain them. Pete said retired RCMP members have expressed interest in being involved. With experience in se-
curity, Pete said he’s begun a security patrol, made of what he called “Peacekeepers.” Plans include administering an eight-person staff and a 24-hour central dispatch service to make response times quicker. Looking after elders would also be a priority. Regarding the efficacy of First Nations police services, Oliver Williams, who was with the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service, said in an APTN segment he noticed the criminal activities had reduced in the areas subject to tribal police. “I don’t want to be so naïve as to say [crime has] disappeared, but it certainly has fallen off,” Williams said. According to the 2016/17 annual report of the File Hills First Nations Police Service showing 10year trends, total calls for service reached about 200 by the beginning of 2008, while the total calls for service peaked in 2011 with over 800. Total calls for service approached 1,000 in 2015. Total criminal code files and violent crimes against persons were below 200 at the beginning of 2008, and peaked in 2011, when
total criminal code files were above 600 and violent crimes against persons were above 200. 2016 numbers indicate total criminal code files decreased since 2011 to be above 400, and violent crimes against persons to be below 200. “It should be noted that the numbers, while possibly reflecting an increase in crime trends, can be influenced by things such as man-power and public confidence in the police,” the report states. Pete said the plan wouldn’t be to eliminate RCMP presence instantly, but rather integrate Indigenous policing gradually. A phased approach would “select and second an experienced senior RCMP member” to help implement the plan; keep the current CTA and replace those currently working as part of the CTA with qualified Indigenous police staff; and introduce “tiered policing,” which would involve direction from elders, and the delivery of police functions by peacekeepers, private security, community agencies, and volunteers. The name of the planned police service on Little Pine and Poundmaker is Battle River Treaty No. 6 Regional Police Services. A press release issued on Oct. 26 states “police commission members from each band will be appointed to manage and operate the police commis-
sion. A chief of police will be responsible to the police commission for the administration and operation of the police services.” About the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service, Williams said the service was initially met with resistance from the provincial government in 1999, but resistance subsided once the service demonstrated its professionalism. Governmental attitudes toward Indigenous policing appear to have changed now that Indigenous police services are becoming more common. On Sept. 11, Chief Semaganis and Chief Antoine sent out letters to the provincial and federal government officials asking for $30,000 in funding to develop a proposal for an Indigenous police service. A letter from Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice Don Morgan stated “the province of Saskatchewan is not in a position to fund this proposal” but encouraged efforts to work with policing authorities to establish an Indigenous police service. The office of Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale, responding on Sept. 11, stated the message had been forwarded to the department and that the matter would be brought to Goodale’s attention as soon as possible.
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More winners in $100,000 cash lottery Submitted
Draws were made on Friday, Oct. 20, for Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s $100,000 Cash Lottery, Previous Purchaser draw of $10,000 and “A Real Eye Opener” draws of 15 draws for $1,000 each. Marion George from North Battleford was more
than happy to stop by the Foundation office and pick up her $10,000 cheque as the lucky Previous Purchaser winner. George has been a faithful supporter of the $100,000 Cash Lottery and her winnings will come in handy as they have made some recent upgrades to their home. Winners of “A Real
Eye Opener” draws also had their weekends made as they collected their $1,000 prizes. They are: Neil MacNaughton, North Battleford; Colleen Cote, Saskatoon; Paul Urlacher, North Battleford; Dustin Swerid, Battleford; Carrie Leech, North Battleford; Yvonne Nielson, North Battleford; Lawrence
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Council notes Oct. 23 meeting - land prices, grant policy By John Cairns Staff Reporter
Here are highlights from the North Battleford council meeting Oct. 23: The City of North Battleford is moving ahead with land pricing for the Killdeer Park subdivision. This
is the new subdivision that has been under construction in the city’s north end. At Monday’s meeting council voted in favour of administration’s recommendation to set a rate of $14.28 per square foot for the lots, which is anticipated to recover all the costs
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and reflect the current market value. In a memo from city planner Ryan Mackrell dated Oct. 18, the remainder of construction is under way and should be done by the end of the month. Upon completion, the lots will be ready for development. The options for the new lots were open to the public
beginning Nov. 1. A media release is planned by the city regarding the lot prices. In housekeeping items, council approved a Committee Appointee Grant Policy covering the appointment of council members to boards and committees, and also approved a grants policy covering
a number of local organizations that would be required to provide documentation on an annual basis in order to receive a grant from the city. The organizations covered by the grants policy are Battlefords Boys and Girls Club, Battlefords Humane Society, Concern for Youth, The Lighthouse, Al-
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lied Arts Council, Catholic Family Services, Midwest Food Resources and Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre. In announcements and inquiries, Mayor Ryan Bater noted he and city administration were in attendance with Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs at a Community Economic Development Initiative workshop held over two days the week before. A prime topic was labour force strategies and how to engage indigenous people in the labour force. This was the third such meeting between the city and BATC on that initiative and Mayor Bater called it a productive couple of days. Councillor Kent Lindgren noted he was in attendance representing the city at the Class of 2030 event at McKitrick School. In proclamations, Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 has been proclaimed 4-H Saskatchewan Club Week in the city of North Battleford. Next council meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 14.
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To celebrate Canada’s Breastfeeding Week Oct. 1-7, Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre had a Lunch and Learn with clients at the BRT6HC building catered by Midwest Foods on Sept 29. Adele Sperle and Sherry Fraser MCed the day and there were special words shared by an elder, Arleen Pelltier. Everyone got to participate in some truth and myth facts on breastfeeding and there were lots of breastfeeding stories shared. After lunch everyone headed over to the Capitol Theatre where BRT6HC had partnered with Prairie North Health Region for the screening of MILK, which is a documentary that looks at breastfeeding and birthing across four continents. It is an empowering film and everyone got to have some theatre popcorn and to enjoy the show. There were 156 people who attended which filled the theatre right up. It was a wonderful day to celebrate all those amazing breastfeeding mothers in our community. Photo submitted
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Submitted Cochin Community Players will be presenting their production of drinking habits Drinking Habits 2 Caught in the Act starting Nov. 19. The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing miss the excitement of the old days when they were saving convents and reuniting long-lost families. So, when they learn that the orphanage where Paul and Kate grew up is in peril, they
can’t wait to come to the rescue. Everyone pitches in to mount a play to raise money, but it’s no easy feat when Kate’s expecting any day, Sally’s hiding from stage-fright-stricken Paul after another flight from the altar, Mother Superior’s acting is unexpectedly narcoleptic, and the sisters’ award-winning wine keeps getting switched with the grape juice. The merry mix-ups multiply in this warm and winsome sequel
to Drinking Habits. The show will be running on Nov. 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 30, Dec. 1, 2, and 3 with lots of tickets still available. We have a great group of cast members that bring their passion and skills to their roles and bring the characters to life. It will be a great night of comedy. Purchase tickets via email at tickets@cochincp.ca (preferred) or by phone at 306-480-9333.
has organized in North Battleford. Oleshko was motivated to contribute to a Wounded Warriors after attending a Wounded Warriors event in Nipawin, and after watching an inspiring video. “I knew that I had to do something to help them out,” Oleshko said. Oleshko said she dedicates time to organizing the event to raise awareness of the challenges Wounded Warriors experience. Lt-Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield is looking forward to the event. “We don’t thank the men and women who serve in our military and as first responders often enough, and so Wounded Warriors Weekend is a valuable opportunity to express our gratitude,” Schofield wrote in a statement. The Good Brothers, a bluegrass band from Ontario, have performed a number of Wounded Warriors fundraising events. “We’ve met so many
people over the past four, five years,” Bruce Good said. In addition to having fun with Wounded Warriors participants, Good said “we’ve really got involved with them on a personal level.” Good said the set list will feature many old songs, along with cuts from the Good Brothers’ recent album, Wide Awake Dreaming. As regards the Wounded Warriors, Good said, “All I can say is it’s one of the most worthy causes I’ve ever been involved in, and it makes such a difference for these men and women.” Oleshko thanks, among others, sponsors, those who donate and those who buy tickets. Tickets are $60 each, while a table of eight costs $440. Call 306-445-7781 or 306-441-9602 to buy tickets and for more information.
Wounded Warriors event this weekend By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter
At the Don Ross Centre starting at 7:30 p.m., the Wounded Warriors fundraiser will put on another show. This year’s acts and personalities include country singer Blake Emmonds, Ontario bluegrass band The Good Brothers, and Saskatchewan’s Lt-Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield. Wounded Warriors is a organization that fundraises to help military personnel who experience posttraumatic stress disorder. Funds go towards things such as service dogs, and an annual excursion. A number of Wounded Warriors travelling by bus stopped in Battleford earlier this year on their way to Lloydminster, where participants partook in fishing and golfing, among other activities. This fundraiser is the fourth Marlene Oleshko
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Heillig Maneuvre, Legendary Downchild take Dekker stage for upcoming dates Staff
A couple upcoming shows at the Dekker Centre are sure to give audiences their money’s worth. First, on Saturday, Nov. 4, Heillig Maneuvre hits the stage. Hellig Maneuvre (named after bassist and composer Henry Heillig) is a Toronto-based quartet that plays original instrumental jazz. Heillig is joined by saxophonist Alison Young, Stacie MacGregor on piano, and Charlie Cooley on drums. The group’s most recent recording is Thought-
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him want to see Legendary Downchild. Each member has at least 20 years experience playing the blues.
quilts within the community. At the October meeting quilters brought in 10 more quilts and they are beautiful. Pat Downie taught a quilted wallet class to a packed room. One of the
guild members went home and promptly made four wallets. This was a great idea for Christmas gifts. Some members from the guild have started a fibre artists group and they meet on Monday. These
women are interested in working with other fibres and embellishments. Some of the members met to cut fabric for a quilting class at John Paul II. The guild has been doing this for the school for
15 years and are happy to see quilting taught at the school. October will be another busy month with sewing of pillow cases, dog blankets and regular sewing. Happy quilting.
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Vikings and Tigers ready for SSSAD 3A title game By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter
History will be made Friday no matter who wins the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate 3A football championship game. Either the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings will capture their first title since joining the league or the Tommy Douglas Tigers will hoist their first trophy in team history.
“We were last in this situation a few years ago [2012 when they lost to the Bishop Mahoney Saints] so there’s an excitement level among the guys and the students,” Vikings head coach Mike Humenny said. “Our main focus right now is on the game but there’s always a good feeling when you have a chance to play in a final.” “I think the realization of what our team has accomplished is starting to make it’s way around the
school and there’s a lot more of a buzz among the students as we get closer to Friday’s kickoff,” Tigers head coach Leo Grosjean added. The championship game, which will take place at 5:15 p.m. at the Saskatoon Minor Football Field, will mark the second meeting between the two sides this year. Back on Sept. 21, the Tigers came out on top in a 35-26 affair over the Vikings in Saskatoon.
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“That was a game where they had the lead for most of the game before we moved out in front,” Grosjean said. “The Vikings are a really well coached team and they are big, strong and physical.” “If you look at the tendencies from our previous meetings and when we’ve played common opponents, it seems that whoever has the ball last ends up having the upper hand,” Humenny added. “We wouldn’t like it to go that way obviously, but we’ll see how things go Friday.” The Vikings, who finished first in the regular season 3A standings with a 5-2 record, advanced to the final with a 49-14 win over the Evan Hardy Souls in the semifinal last Thursday night. “I have to give Evan Hardy a lot of credit as they played a much better game against us than they did in the season opener,”
Humenny said. “Looking back on it, I think our ability to run the ball allowed us to control the line of scrimmage in that game. “We’re not planning to change very much against Tommy Douglas. We’re going to keep doing the things that have worked well for us as you don’t want to stray to far from the game plan when you’re going for a city title.” The Tigers, who had a 4-2-1 regular season mark to clinch the second seed for the playoffs, punched their ticket to the title game with a 51-45 victory over the defending city and provincial champion Saints in Thursday’s other semifinal. “We knew that was going to be a back and forth battle and we were able to come out on top,” Grosjean said. “If you look at our team, there’s no one player that stands out on either side
of the ball. Our offence is fairly balanced and gelling more and more every time out, and our defence has been getting in every game despite it being a young group.” The winner of the Saskatoon league will go on to host the 3A provincial championship game on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. The opponent for that affair will be determined in the provincial semifinal Saturday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina between the Yorkton Raiders and the Greenall Griffins of Balgonie. The Raiders won the Moose Jaw city championship on their home field last weekend by a score of 59-2 over the Swift Current Colts. Meanwhile, the Griffins captured the Regina city crown Monday night following a 21-12 win over the FW Johnson Wildcats at Mosaic Stadium.
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North Stars winning streak snapped by Klippers By Lucas Punkari
affair. “I don’t think we generated enough traffic in front of the net, especially on Friday night,” Heck said. “I’ll tip my hat to their goalie [Saskatoon Blades prospect Nolan Maier] as he’s an amazing young player. “I’d like to see our defensive play improve though from this weekend. We let them get behind us a couple of times and we had a couple of bad changes that also led to goals.” MacGregor Sinclair led the way for the North Stars Saturday with two goals and three assists. Defenceman Levi Kleiboer had a goal and three assists in the win, while captain Layne Young scored once and set up two others. Gil and Hubener had a goal and an assist each, with Urbanski rounding out the scoring. Huebner and Young paced the offence Friday with a goal and two assists each. Keith Anderson, Chasteon Braid and Kleiboer also scored. The North Stars visited Humboldt Wednesday and will conclude their road swing in Kindersley Saturday.
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After picking up six straight victories at home in October and moving to second nationally in the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s Top 20 rankings, the Battlefords North Stars saw their winning ways come to a screeching halt Tuesday. In their first road game since the first game of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season on Sept. 15, the North Stars saw their eight-game win streak come to an end at the West Central Events Centre as they dropped a 4-1 decision to the archrival Kindersley Klippers. The victory for the Klippers marked the first time in 13 head to head meetings that they had won over the North Stars in a streak that dated back to March 24, 2016 when they won Game 4 of a quarter-final series in Kindersley. The Klippers also snapped a 22 game regular season losing streak to the North Stars and ended a 13 game regular season losing streak on home ice against their biggest rivals. Eddie May led the way for the hosts on offence with a goal and an assist, while Curtis Peck dished
Kindersley Klippers defender Tate Page battled with Battlefords North Stars forward Keith Anderson during a SJHL game at the Civic Centre earlier this year. Photo by Lucas Punkari
out two helpers. Cameron Shorrock and Nikolas Malencia also scored in the victory and Justen Close made 32 saves for the Klippers, who sit in fourth place in the Olympic Buildings Division with an 8-5-2-0 record and are three points behind the North Stars and the Humboldt Broncos. Dakota Huebner had the lone goal for the North Stars, who now have a 10-1-
1-0 mark and also suffered their first road setback in nine games in a streak that dated back to last February. Goaltender Kolby Matthews suffered his first SJHL loss after turning aside 23 shots. Prior to the start of a three-game road swing, the North Stars were coming off a pair of wins over the Yorkton Terriers over the weekend as they skated to 5-2 and 7-4 triumphs at the
Civic Centre. “Whenever you can get four points from two games, it’s a pretty good weekend overall,” North Stars general manager and head coach Brandon Heck said. “I thought a lot of players stood out over the weekend, but especially the line of Elijah Loon-Stewardson, Matthias Urbanski and Ryan Gil as they were playing with a lot of confi-
Terriers part ways Battlefords Boys & Girls CLUB with O’Brien Staff The first coaching change of the 2017-18 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season took place Tuesday as the Yorkton Terriers terminated the contract of general manager and head coach Casey O’Brien. O’Brien, 38, had been with the Terriers since August 2011 as an assistant coach and moved up to the general manager and head coach role in September of last year when Trent Cassan took an assistant coaching position with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen. In his first season in charge of the Terriers’ bench, O’Brien had a 2825-5-0 record to finish sixth in the league stand-
ings, which was their best record since winning the RBC Cup in 2014. After being ousted in the quarter-finals by the Estevan Bruins, the start to this year had been a tough one for the Terriers. Following a pair of losses at the Civic Centre over the weekend, they had a 3-12-2-0 record and were in 11th place in the standings. “Can Casey coach? Yes. Do we have players who can play? Yes. But the synergy just wasn’t there,” Terriers president Dave Baron told Stefanie Davis of Yorkton This Week Tuesday. Assistant coach Mat Hehr will be stepping in as the interim general manager and head coach until a replacement is hired.
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our depth well against them. We had a lot of fresh legs on our bench that we rotated around and that allowed us to play a physical style of play that suits us really well.” The Crusaders were one of four area teams that took part in the provincial finals over the weekend. In Martensville, Chief Little Pine took home the consolation honours in the girls’ 1A tournament Saturday after picking up a 4-1 win over the host Royals. The Maymont Panthers also competed in the event but were knocked out of the consolation round by the Royals in a 6-1 affair Friday. In Middle Lake, North Battleford’s Sakewew High School lost the consolation final to Ahtahkakoop Saturday by a score of 3-2. That game was a rematch of the regional final that took place in North Battleford a week earlier, which Ahtahkakoop won in a thrilling 5-4 contest.
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In spite of all the bad crime news lately there is some good statistical news being reported about crime numbers in North Battleford. The third-quarter statistical data for Battlefords City Detachment shows calls for service are down in North Battleford from last year. There was a total calls for service of 3,799 in the third quarter, down from 3,891 for the same period in 2016.
Among the stats, declines were noted in the categories of persons offences (from 361 to 319), property offences (924 to 846), liquor acts (253 to 119), drug offences (56 to 51), provincial traffic offences (258 to 214), and impaired operation of a motor vehicle (84 to 55). There was also a decline in business break and enters from 27 to 13, but on the flip side the residential break and enters were up from 44 to 49.
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Unity schools active in the community By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
Was Halloween fun or frightful in your neighbourhood? Kids that came to our home were continuing the excitement from their schools that held
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UCHS students into robotics By Sherri Solomko Correspondent
A new and exciting program is also taking place at UCHS. Mr. Whyte is offering a junior robotics program for learning, tinkering, building and troubleshooting robots, supporting kids in Grades 7-9 who are passionate about technology. Technology and engineering skills are a growing requirement for many industries, and this program helps students get interested in robotics and programming. Junior participants in the program will be prepared for participation in the Warriors Robotic program when they hit grade 10. Four teams of two students each will be mentored by senior robotics students who will help guide them as they build, program and troubleshoot their VEX IQ robot. These mentor students have three years of robotics experience and will be able to help develop the skills junior students will need. The goal of these teams is to create and program a robot as a team to compete against the other robots at a local tournament that UCHS will be hosting. The tournament will be very informal, but will push their skills and force them to be creative and innovative to win. Students will compete in two types
of skill challenges: Driver skills matches where students drive the robot they have built, and autonomous skill matches where students program the robot to do tasks without driver control. Students will be working Tuesdays at lunches, and then after schools once per week starting mid-November. Senior robotics students will be taking part in VEX robotics challenge. This challenge requires students to build and program robots to complete a set task. This competition sets teams to work as alliance teams in driver skills challenges, and allows students to programming the robot. This competition takes place in early March in Neilburg. A new competition – Skills Canada Saskatchewan – has students build a different robot for a different task. The focus of this task is to build competencies many technology industries require, where students compete against other schools to advance to nationals. Competition takes place mid-April in Regina. MyRobotRumble – This challenge uses a completely differently different robot kit, and has students use only programming skills to make an autonomous robot to compete in a Sumo-style competition.
This competition takes place near the start of May in Saskatoon. UCHS is the only school in the Living Sky School Division to offer extra curricular robotics programs for students and the school wishes to extend and improve his program to include more students and opportunities. With that in mind, the school is hosting “18 hours of Minecraft” fundraiser. The purpose of this fundraiser is help the Warriors Robotics teams purchase, upgrade and extend their training materials and components for students at UCHS. The senior robotics team competes in three different robotics competitions as well as mentoring a new junior robotics program. Right now, 12 students are impacted by this program and if this inaugural fundraiser is successful, many more can be positively impacted by upgrades to UCHS Makerspace. Student participants will collect pledges as their entry into the event, with a minimum of $20 for each student. All students are welcome to attend and participate. This event will run for an entire night and will include team and individual challenges, skill building competitions and opportunities for students to create wonderful things in Minecraft. Various prizes will be awarded for top team points, top individual points, skills challenge awards, and creativity awards.
tions for the food bank on Halloween evening – way to represent, kids! At Unity Composite High School, unlimited activity keeps students and staff busy. Unity Composite High School’s three beliefs are “Respect, Responsibility and Choose to learn.” Learning doesn’t just take place in the classroom, it also takes place through activity and community interaction, which both are part of what UCHS offers their students. The ACTIVATE team is already underway with both the Positive School Climate Committee and the ACTIVATE team preparing their efforts to continue their initiative both in the school and within other schools in the province; knowing and seeing how their message is slowly seeping into mainstream for students, regardless of their home school location. UCHS had a number of students take part in District Cross Country, with two top finishes by Reece Gilbert in Midget, Graden Rusk in bantam as well as Karson Blanchette second in Pee Wee. Other UCHS participants went on to earn top 5, 11, and 18th at this event. Reece went on to place 12 out of 110 cross country runners at provincials, most admirable feat for his first year in provincial cross country event. UCHS Warrior football has fans excited at their winning ways. Even though their undefeated streak put them second in the league championship, it does take them to quarter finals in Shaunavon for provincial competition. UCHS volleyball includes seven teams with a remarkable 92 student component with eight student coaches, with teams travelling to tournaments each weekend in preparation for district and confer-
ence playoffs. UCHS drama is currently rehearsing two productions set for some Christmas entertainment in December with 30 students participating. SADD represented UCHS very well at the Oct 20 weekend conference, with two students also chosen to be part of the provincial SADD committee. Student Led Conferences are set for Nov 15 and 16 giving parents an opportunity to come to the school and get engaged in their student’s learning. UCHS students are currently into their last week of their popular, annual fruit sale fundraiser, on until Nov. 2. UCHS has seen long-term success with this product. Coming from De Simone Farms in Kelowna, B.C., UCHS has been one of their biggest customers in Saskatchewan. Their products included multiple varieties of apples, two kinds of oranges along with pears, grapefruit, cookie dough, sparkling juice, apple chips and new this year, organic olive oil and salad dressing packs from Modena, Italy. In addition to canvassing neighbors, friends and family for these sales to help raise additional funds for a variety of extra curricular activity at the school, students also help with unloading, distribution and data entry with this large order. Incentives are offered to students that include some fun activity in school for certain goal levels as well as individual sellers having the opportunity to earn booth bucks or gift cards. Fruit sales go to help keep student fees down as all money raised is used within the school for various programs and activities benefitting all students. The Free the Children Club joined with SLC to undertake the annual “We Scare Hunger” campaign; wherein students canvas the town on Oct. 31 to collect product for the Unity food bank. The four house teams at UCHS will also be participating in a chal-
lenge to collect food with a chance to earn points for their houses. Collected product is weighed to help determine house winners and then delivered to the food bank for distribution. It’s evident that there is plenty of activity to become part of at UCHS that offers something for every interest level. UCHS appreciates the support of the community for the many programs, activities, fundraisers and events they host. You can follow all the latest updates and happenings at UCHS on their Facebook page. At Unity Public School, they not only made Halloween fun for students with some activities but they brightened the lives of many seniors in our community by taking their afternoon costume parade to senior centres in town. This was a delightful Halloween treat for these folks as some of them don’t get to experience the door to door fun on Halloween. A super big thank you to everyone who supported the Wild West Book Fair! UPS parents have always supported the book fairs, and can you believe that our sales were $4,802. That means a lot of new books for the library and classrooms! Coming up for UPS this month is hot lunch on Nov. 9; Nov. 10 is Formal Day; Nov. 10 is the School Remembrance Day Service at 10:45; Nov. 10, report cards sent home; Nov. 11 Remembrance Day; Nov. 13-17 Bullying Awareness Week; Nov. 13 Holiday (for Stat); Nov. 14 Staff Professional Development Day, no school; Nov. 15 Student Led Conference 3:30 – 6 p.m.; Nov. 16 Student Led Conference 5 - 7:30 p.m; Nov. 29 Spirit Day, PJ Day. The Grade 6 class at St. Peter’s will be supporting the Operation Christmas Child program with shoeboxes filled with items to be sent to third world countries for Christmas. Red Apple is supporting this program when participants make their purchases for Continued on Page 23
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Parkview Place Oktoberfest held Oct. 20 was a sure hit with its great music, scrumptious food (including home-made pretzels above) and plenty of dance floor to dance around, right. Photos by Sherri Solomko
Unity news Continued from Page 22 the shoebox at this location, they will receive 10 per cent off their shoebox purchases. For more information about this project please check out www. samaritanspurse.ca. St. Peter’s students also celebrated All Hallow’s eve that precedes All Saints Day, teaching students about both while having a little fun at the same time. You can catch all the latest updates from St. Peter’s School on their Facebook page. Rink action is continuous as the Skating club programs have begun, as well as the ice time being kept busy with 12 teams practicing and playing games under the minor hockey banner, which includes the Midget AA Lazers. As well the Unity Miners senior hockey team plays their first game in the SWHL since their one year absence last year. In addition, recreation hockey for both men and women also occupy ice time in the evenings. Midget AAs remain undefeated and the Miners held their home opener on the Oct. 28 weekend with their season now officially underway. The Miners host a great contingent of vets, returnees and plenty of local boys who grew up in the UMH system. There is always room for fans in the stands. You don’t have to miss a minute of the action as you can easily follow the arena scheduling on the Town of Unity website, checking out the schedules on the TVs in the rink lobby or following the Unity Recreation arena Facebook page. The Unity Curling club is looking forward to the start of their curling season next Tuesday. They send thanks to the volunteers who helped the ice technicians prepare the curling rink as well as help install this year’s ice for players. There is plenty of room in their spacious viewing area to watch curling any night of the week, as well as enjoying a beverage pre game or post game with your favourite team or player. The UCC is looking forward to the junior curling kick off event being held on Nov. 6. The best way to keep up to date on activity, events and news of the Unity Curling Club is to follow their
Facebook page. There is no lack of social activity at Parkview Place. Manager Paula Sittler has presented the events in such a manner that residents of both Parkview Place and residents in Unity want to participate. Unique events such as the great Zucchini race, and the recent Oktoberfest entice participation from interested parties. Sittler says all events held at Parkview Place are planned for open attendance. Oktoberfest afternoon included Scattered Friends performing polka music, a lunch of home made pretzels, bratwurst and sauerkraut along with some German songs sung with Ann Leikam. There was even beer to complete the German tradition. Paula says this year they have held a combination of fundraisers and “FUNraisers.” In April, PP held a box social and, in July, they hosted a pie party to kick off their fundraising campaign for the backup generator fund. This generator fund was started by the DeBelser Family in memory of Edmond DeBelser and Parkview continues to accept donations to this fund; including a free Parkview Place cap and hat for every donation of $20 and over. The goal is to raise $60,000 to cover the cost of the project and to date, they have raised $4,000. Sittler affirms, “These events encourage the community to set foot in Parkview Place and really take pride and ownership in such a magnificent building that is community
created! A big event gives the residents an opportunity to feel a part of the community because they are opening the doors to their home as hosts, which many of our residents love to do! This also gives families a chance to be part of life at Parkview Place. Residents continue to review and reminisce about these events for days and weeks after, creating lasting memories. We also incorporate an element of fun into each of our events, such as the pie eating contest at our pie party and the live auction at our box social. Laughter is still some of the best medicine you can find!” Some of the highlights of these events include both residents and volunteers participating wholeheartedly. Some gentlemen residents made a very popular modelling addition to the summer’s fashion show. Marcel’s home baked goods that are present at some of these events are sure crowd pleasers, too. Sittler adds, “We have a core group of six volunteers that come out weekly for bingo, and are on call to help out at special events. Board members are also known to flip smokies, collect donations, serve lunch and generally help out to ensure our events are successful.” The best place to learn about upcoming event at Parkview Place is join their Facebook page that includes promotional details on what’s upcoming as well as plenty of pictures and posts after an event has
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taken place. It’s flu season. Watch local ads and bag stuffers or log onto to the Heartland Health website to find out when the next available flu clinics are. Also, Delta Co-op is providing walk in flu shot clinics. It seems early but there are some terrific activities lined up for the Christmas and New Year’s season already; and you may want to keep an eye on details being advertised in the paper, posters and social media sites so you don’t miss out your chance to attend. December 1st the partnership of KC Rescue and Unity Community Resource Centre are hosting a “Raise the Woof” fundraising campaign that will include comedians, fun photo booth, snacks and
draws all in the festive fun of Christmas while helping to raise money for these worthy causes. For the first time in a few years, there is also a New Year’s Dance being hosted at the community centre with a live band. Winter Wonderland, a traditional community Christmas kickoff event in downtown Unity looks like it’s a go for the first Thursday in December again. Coffee row folks, well they just continue the old adage “keep on, keeping it on.” They love to review community events and activities, they are sure to share success stories of people in their community and they love to talk about the weather and their favorite sports teams. Their regular gatherings are the heart of mornings and af-
ternoons in the local coffee spots. They are fun, they enjoy each other’s company, they love to share news in person and you know what – when these groups are gathering, you simply don’t see or hear a cell phone bringing the latest update. They rely on each other for those updates and they enjoy doing so. We could all learn a little about great conversation from our friends on coffee row. You can also be sure they are celebrating and anticipating all of the activity that continues to take place in our town So you see we keep busy in Unity with a hustling and bustling community full of activity, fun and friendship; and so, we appreciate the wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time ...
Notice of Special Meeting of Members TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the members of Innovation Credit Union (the ‘Credit Union’) will be held at the Sky Centre, Living Sky Casino in Swift Current on November 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. to consider and if thought fit to approve the Special Resolution above. The Board of Directors has established a voting period during which the members may vote on the resolution. It begins on the day the resolution is presented to the membership on November 22, 2017 and ends on December 8, 2017 at the times identified at the branch advice centre and on the Credit Union website. Members may vote on the resolution electronically, through the internet and at Credit Union branch advice centres, through paper ballots at the meeting, by mail and at Credit Union branch and mobile advice centres. Members may attend personally and participate in the meeting on November 22, 2017 or participate in the meeting electronically through communication facilities established by the Credit Union. Details of how to participate in the meeting electronically are available at branch advice centres and on the Credit Union website. Member information about the process to become a federal credit union and its impact on the Credit Union and its members as well as a copy of the Special Resolution to be considered by the membership is available at each branch advice centre of the Credit Union and through the Credit Union website: www.innovationcu.ca. Creditors who have concerns may contact Innovation Credit Union.
Special Resolution:
What you’re voting on Special Resolution to approve the continuance of Innovation Credit Union as a federal credit union under the federal Bank Act. BE IT RESOLVED: 1. (a) Innovation Credit Union is authorized to apply to the appropriate official or regulator of Canada to become a federal credit union; and (b) If the application is accepted, the continuance of Innovation Credit Union as a federal credit union under the Bank Act is approved. 2. The board may abandon the application at any time prior to Innovation Credit Union becoming a federal credit union if deemed necessary, without further approval of the members.
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NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE DISCLOSURE ON CONTINUANCE REGULATIONS (FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS) Date: October 6, 2017
To: Members of Innovation Credit Union
Important qualifications
From November 22, 2017 to December 8, 2017, the members of Innovation Credit Union (“Innovation”) will vote on a special resolution to authorize Innovation Credit Union to make an application to become a federal credit union. Members of Innovation Credit Union are invited to consider the information in this Notice before voting. Votes can be submitted during the voting period using one of the voting methods available. In accordance with the Disclosure on Continuance Regulations (Federal Credit Unions) [the “Regulations”], this Notice is provided to inform Innovation Credit Union members of changes to deposit insurance coverage that would apply to their deposits held with Innovation in the event that Innovation becomes a federal credit union and, on that same day, a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (“CDIC”). Deposit insurance automatically applies to eligible deposits held at financial institutions that are members of deposit insurance protection agencies. It protects depositors’ savings in case of financial institution failure. Deposits held with Innovation Credit Union are currently insured by the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (“CUDGC”), which insures deposits held at credit unions incorporated in Saskatchewan. If Innovation becomes a federal credit union, it will automatically become a member of the CDIC and CUDGC deposit insurance coverage will cease to apply. The CDIC insures deposits held by its member institutions, which include banks, federal credit unions, trust and loan companies.
The information included in this Notice is current as of the date of this Notice. Deposit insurance coverage offered by CUDGC and/or the CDIC may change in the future.
What is covered in this Notice
The publication of this Notice and a positive vote by the members of Innovation Credit Union to apply to become a federal credit union do not guarantee that approval will be granted by Canada’s Minister of Finance and other regulatory bodies or that becoming a federal credit union will occur on the dates referenced in this Notice or in any other document or that it will occur under the conditions stated in this Notice or in any other document.
Continuation day The continuation day is the date that Innovation would become a federal credit union, as indicated in the letters patent issued by Canada’s Minister of Finance granting Innovation Credit Union continuance. On that same day, Innovation Credit Union would become a member of the CDIC, CUDGC deposit insurance coverage would end and CDIC deposit insurance coverage would begin.
Current Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC) deposit insurance coverage Until the continuation day, the full amount of deposits held with Innovation Credit Union, including accrued interest, is insured by CUDGC as described in Table 1. The insurance applies to all forms of personal, business and trust deposits held in Saskatchewan credit unions. The insurance covers all deposits in Saskatchewan credit unions regardless of membership, citizenship, or residence of the depositor.
In accordance with the Regulations, this Notice includes the following: • Continuation day: information about the day on which current CUDGC deposit insurance coverage Table 1: Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC) deposit insurance coverage for deposits held with Innovation Deposits held Deposits in Deposits in a Deposits in an Deposits in a Deposits in a would end and CDIC deposit insurance in one name more than one trust account RRSP RRIF TFSA name (joint coverage would begin; deposits) • Current CUDGC deposit insurance Deposits fully insured coverage: a description of the CUDGC Savings ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ coverage that currently applies to accounts* deposits held with Innovation; Chequing Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable ✓ ✓ ✓ accounts* • Transitional CDIC coverage: a GIC and other ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ description of the CDIC coverage that terms*† regardless of length to maturity would apply during the transition Money orders, Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable ✓ ✓ ✓ period to pre-existing deposits held certified cheques, with Innovation; and traveler’s cheques, • Standard CDIC coverage: a description drafts, and prepaid letters of credit in of the CDIC coverage that would respect of which a apply after the transition period to credit union is deposits held with Innovation and how primarily liable this coverage differs from the pre*Including the Canadian dollar equivalent of foreign currency deposits continuance CUDGC deposit insurance †Including the principal on index-linked term deposits and the return once the credit union is holding it coverage applicable to Innovation Credit Union. What is NOT covered by the CUDGC deposit insurance: Additional information will be provided to Innovation Credit Union (1) membership shares issued by a credit union; (2) investment members by direct mail regarding the special resolution to authorize shares issued by a credit union; (3) securities and shares issued by an application to become a federal credit union, and the changes to other corporations; (4) mutual funds; (5) bonds, notes, treasury bills, deposit insurance that would result from becoming a federal credit and debentures issued by governments or corporations; (6) money union. orders, certified cheques, traveler’s cheques, debentures, drafts, This information is also available at any Innovation Credit Union and prepaid letters of credit in respect of which a credit union is not branch and the Innovation Credit Union web site: primarily liable; and (7) the return on index-linked term deposits www.innovationcu.ca before it is paid to the credit union; safety deposit box contents and other securities held for safekeeping. The information includes examples to help members understand the changes to deposit insurance coverage.
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coverage is available for a five-year term deposit but not for a seven-year term deposit. CUDGC provides coverage for deposits regardless of the length of any fixed repayment period.
Starting on the continuation day, deposit insurance coverage for deposits held with Innovation Credit Union would be covered by the CDIC so long as deposits are eligible for CDIC coverage. CUDGC deposit insurance would no longer apply, including to those deposits not eligible for CDIC coverage. A transition period would begin on the continuation day. During this transition period, any “pre-existing deposits” — deposits that were made with Innovation before it became a federal credit union and that remain outstanding on the continuation day — would be insured by the CDIC to the same extent as the current CUDGC deposit insurance coverage described above. During this period CDIC deposit insurance coverage would not apply to •
deposits in a foreign currency or that are payable outside Canada;
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deposits in respect of which the Government of Canada is a preferred claimant; and
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investments in non-equity shares and declared but unpaid dividends on those shares
The transition period would end 180 days after the continuation day, in the case of preexisting demand deposits; and on the date of maturity, in the case of a pre-existing deposit that is to be repaid on a fixed day (i.e., a term deposit or a GIC). For example, and bearing in mind the abovenoted exceptions to CDIC coverage, if the continuation day were January 1, 2020, any eligible pre-existing deposit that is not for a fixed period would have unlimited coverage until June 28, 2020 inclusive, minus any amount withdrawn from the eligible preexisting deposits during this period. Any eligible pre-existing deposit that is for a fixed term, bearing in mind the above-noted exceptions to CDIC coverage, would have unlimited coverage until the end of that fixed term.
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Deposits in foreign currencies: The CDIC does not provide deposit insurance coverage for any deposits in a foreign currency or any deposits that are payable outside Canada. This is different from the deposit insurance provided by CUDGC, which covers all deposits regardless of currency.
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Government of Canada as a preferred claimant: The CDIC does not provide deposit insurance coverage for deposits in respect of which the Government of Canada is a preferred claimant. No such restriction is expressed in respect of CUDGC deposit insurance.
Table 2: CDIC standard deposit insurance coverage Deposits held Deposits in a in one name trust account
Deposits in an RRSP
Deposits in a RRIF
Deposits in a TFSA
Deposits in more than one name (joint deposits)
Deposits held for paying realty taxes on mortgaged property
Deposits insured up to $100,000 (principal and interest combined) per category listed above. Must be in Canadian currency and payable in Canada. Savings accounts
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Chequing accounts
✓
✓
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
✓
Not applicable
GIC and other term deposits (with original terms to maturity of five years or less)*
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Not applicable
Money orders, certified cheques, traveler’s cheques, bank drafts, and prepaid letters of credit in respect of which a CDIC member institution is primarily liable
✓
✓
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
✓
Not applicable
Debentures issued as proof of deposit for CDIC member institutions (other than banks)
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Not applicable
*Including the principal on index-linked term deposits and the return once the credit union is holding it
The CDIC transitional coverage does not apply to deposits that are made with Innovation Credit Union on or after the continuation day. During the transition period, these deposits would be treated as separate deposits from any pre-existing deposits and would be covered in accordance with the CDIC standard deposit insurance coverage that is described in the next section. Once the transition period ends, the CDIC standard deposit insurance coverage that is described in the next section would apply to all eligible deposits with Innovation Credit Union. For the purpose of determining deposit insurance coverage per insurance category, eligible pre-existing deposits would be combined with eligible deposits made on or after the continuation day.
Standard CDIC coverage
What is NOT covered by standard CDIC Deposit Insurance coverage: (1) membership shares issued by a federal credit union; (2) any shares issued by a federal credit union; (3) GIC and other term deposits that are repayable only after a period of greater than five years; (4) deposits in foreign currencies and deposits that are payable outside Canada; (5) debentures issued by a federal credit union; (6) shares issued by other corporations; (7) mutual funds; (8) bonds, notes, treasury bills, and debentures issued by governments or corporations; (9) money orders, certified cheques, traveler’s cheques, drafts, and prepaid letters of credit in respect of which a federal credit union is not primarily liable; (10) principal protected notes (with some exceptions) (11) safety deposit box contents and (12) securities held for safekeeping.
The CDIC’s standard deposit insurance coverage would apply to all eligible deposits that are made with Innovation Credit Union after the continuation day. This is the same deposit insurance coverage that applies to all CDIC member institutions.
Specific examples of how transitional coverage works are available at www.innovationcu.ca.
There are certain differences between the deposit insurance coverage provided by the CDIC and CUDGC:
If you have any questions on deposit insurance, you can also visit the following Web sites:
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Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation: www.cdic.ca
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Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation: www.cudgc.sk.ca
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Coverage limit: The CDIC provides deposit insurance coverage for all eligible deposits up to a maximum amount of $100,000 for each of the categories, in each of its member institutions (please refer to Table 2). This means that, if you have deposits in more than one category, you will be insured for up to $100,000 in each of those categories, for each CDIC member institution. CUDGC provides deposit insurance for the full amount of the deposits. Term deposits or GICs with a term exceeding five years: The CDIC’s standard deposit insurance coverage does not protect deposits that have a term of more than five years. For example,
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27th annual Edam Fall Fair rewards hard work
Keith Lapoudre presents the Turtleford Summer Cattle Show jacket to Grand Champion Rancher’s Choice Steer winner, Andy Russett of Horse Hill Land and Cattle of Edam.
Brent Blais presented the Rancher’s Choice Steer jacket to Brennan Weitzel of Edam.
Steven Seabrook presented the Prospect Steer Champion jacket to Bill LaClare of Edam.
Steven Seabrook presented the reserve Prospect Steer jacket to Ella Grant of Edam.
Steven Seabrook presents the reserve jacket for Rancher’s Choice Open Replacement Heifer to Mitch and Nico Wall of Edam.
Kaeli Latendresse of Stellar Insurance Service Inc. jacket to Grand Champion Prospect Heifer winner Corey McFarlane of Edam.
Steven Seabrook presents reserve jacket to Devon Fox of Edam.
Louis McCaffrey of Drop Anchor RV Park presents his jacket to Grand Champion Pen of Three Open Heifers to Andy Russett of Horse Hill Land and Cattle of Edam.
Steven Seabrook presented the reserve jacket Pen of Three Open Heifers as well as the Grand Champion jacket for Pen of Five Open Heifers to Doug Marjoram of Speers.
Steven Seabrook presented the reserve jacket for Pen of Five Open Heifers to Henri Blaquiere of Lone Spruce Ranching of Edam.
Steven Seabrook presents the reserve jacket for Pen of Three Bred Heifers to Scott Macnab of Mervin.
David Stuart presents Grand Champ jacket for Pen of Five Bred Heifers to Scott Macnab of Mervin.
David Stuart presents the jacket to reserve champion Pen of Five Bred Heifers to Daryl Roach of Roach Ranching of Edam.
Steven Seabrook presents the jacket for Grand Champion Rancher’s Choice Open Replacement Heifer to Daniel deMontarnal of Edam.
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Mitch Stuart, chairman of the Fall Fair committee presented the Grand Champ jacket for People’s Choice Cow/Calf Pair to Brent Blais of Edam on Friday night.
$5,000 raised for STARS with the sale of the Calcuttas and a fall fair jacket, along with some other donations. Another point of business was the recognition of Karen McCaffrey and Lisa Blaquiere for their unwavering dedication to the event. Saturday morning
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Mitch Stuart presented the reserve jacket for People’s Choice Cow/Calf Pair to Robert Blais of Edam.
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Steven Seabrook presented the Grand Champ jacket for Pen of Three Purebred Bulls (British) to Mike McKevitt of McKevitt Angus of Lloydminster. Mitch Stuart presented jackets to Lisa Blaquiere (left) and Karen McCaffrey (right) for their years of volunteering.
Henri Blaquiere of Lone Spruce Ranching presented the grand champion jacket Pen of Three Purebred Bulls (Exotic), as well as their jacket for People’s Choice Pen of Bulls (Exotic) to Denis Serhienko of Serhienko Cattle Co of Maymont.
Continued from Page 26 Northwest Saskatchewan Hereford Club, Saskatchewan Hereford Association, Harty Bale Hauling and Farm Credit Corp, was prepared and
David Stuart of Stuart Cattle Station presented their jacket to the reserve Pen of Three Purebred Bulls (British) owned by Jake Pilkey of Double P Angus of Lloydminster.
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Steven Seabrook presented the reserve jacket to the Pen of Three Purebred Bulls (Exotic) to Randy and Vanessa Noble of Black Gold Simmentals of Hillmond.
Edam Fall Fair Steer: (20 entries) Grand Champion - Horse Hill Cattle and Land (Andy Russett), Edam; Reserve Champion - Brennan and Melissa Weitzel, Edam; third - Robert Blais, Edam; fourth - Richard Doom, Vawn. Average weight 823.5 pounds and average Continued on Page 29
David Latendresse presented a Fall Fair jacket to Judge Shannon Eaton of Lloydminster.
OPEN HOUSE Saskatchewan Pipeline Gathering System Project Township 50 Ranges 25, 26, 27, 28 W3M Township 51 Range 24 W3M Wednesday, November 1 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142 111 Main Street Maidstone, Saskatchewan 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, November 2 Wild Rose Pavilion Lloydminster Exhibition 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Husky Midstream is proposing to build two pipelines - a 20” line to transport crude oil from area thermal projects to Lloydminster and an 8” line to transport condensate. The project is located within the RMs of Britannia, Eldon and Frenchman Butte. Representatives from Safety, Environment, Facility Construction, Surface Land, Regulatory, Engineering, Operations, and the Business Unit will be available to provide information on the project and answer your questions. For more information, contact Mel Duvall at (403) 513-7062, or Joanna Luong-Tran at (403) 298-6195. Pipelines Open House - Maidstone Sask November 1-2 2017 Battlefords_FINAL.indd 1
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Ella Grant, top left, Hughes deMontarnal, top right, Chloe deMontarnal, bottom left, and Wyatt Grant, bottom right, all of Edam. We start them young at the Edam Fall Fair. Photos submitted by Brenda Pollard
fourth - Little Willow Creek Ranch (Blaine and Scott Harland), Frenchman Butte (Simmental). People’s Choice Bull Pen:
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minster, kept commenting that it was an outstanding set of cattle at the show and the difference in placings were tiny things. Pen of Three Purebred Bulls (British): (3pens) Grand Champion - McKevitt Angus (Mike and Nicole McKevitt), Lloydminster; Reserve Champion - Double P Angus (Jake Pilkey) Lloydminster, third - Stuart Cattle Station (Mitch and Melissa Stuart), Edam (Angus). Pen of Three Purebred Bulls (Exotic): (11 pens) Grand Champion - Serhienko Cattle Co. (Denis Serhienko), Maymont (Charolais); Reserve Champion - Black Gold Simmentals (Randy Noble), Hillmond; third Brooks Simmentals (Konrad Seabrook), Turtleford;
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Because COOL AIR is dryer than warm air, TURNING ON YOUR CAR’S AIR CONDITIONING IS A GOOD WAY TO QUICKLY DEFROST OR DEFOG YOUR WINDOWS IN ANY SEASON. In fact, most recent cars automatically trigger the A/C when the airflow is directed toward the windshield.
At just 50 km/h, the impact of a crash is comparable to falling from a four-storey building. It also multiplies the weight of everything in the vehicle by at least 20, meaning that a 70-kilogram passenger becomes a 1,400-kilogram projectile. ALWAYS FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT: it cuts your risk of severe injury and death in half.
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Three ways to stay safe on the road this winter
October is Car Safety Month. Every year, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) aims to remind motorists of the importance of taking preventive measures come the colder season. Launched in 2004, the AIAC’s Be Car Care Aware program promotes
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2. WINTER TIRES It’s recommended to change your summer tires as soon as the temperature drops below 7 °C. Why? The rubber on your summer or four-season tires hardens and loses traction in cold temperatures, especially when the road is icy or covered with snow. Equipping your vehicle with four good winter tires that can withstand temperatures as low as -40 °C is essential for optimal traction. 3. EMERGENCY KIT To remain visible to other motorists and obtain the help needed in case of an emergency, every vehicle should be equipped with an emergency kit containing the following essentials: a blanket, warm clothes, a flashlight, a first aid kit, non-perishable foods, a shovel, extra windshield fluid, booster cables, a fire extinguisher, a whistle, emergency warning triangles, an ice scraper and a brush to remove snow. Furthermore, always make sure your cellphone is fully charged before heading out on a long trip, and keep a charger in the glove compartment just in case! Additionally, you should keep a list of important phone numbers that could be useful in an emergency situation, like that of roadside assistance, in your contacts. However, don’t rely solely on technology; a map can be a lifesaver in areas where a satellite signal is unavailable. Finally, if basic preparation is imperative to ensure your car’s reliability, adapting the way you drive in the winter is equally important. Reduce your speed when visibility is poor or when the road is blanketed with snow, and keep a safe distance from snow removal trucks. Additionally, get in the habit of checking road conditions online and removing the snow from every inch of your car (roof, wipers, lights, etc.) before heading out. To find out more about Car Safety Month or for more information on how to brave harsh winter conditions while on the road, visit www.becarcareaware.ca.
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How to get your car ready for the winter To ensure a safe winter on the roads this year, you’ll need to perform the necessary vehicle checks. Follow this guide to avoid missing any critical steps! VEHICLE CHECKS Make sure that you have enough air in your tires, that your windshield wipers are in good condition and that your car battery isn’t corroded. Next, test your S9A 2Y7 heating and defrosting systems, as well as the headlights and blinkers, and make sure to lubricate the locks. Once you’ve performed the necessary vehicle checks, top up all fluids (brake, transmission, windshield), and change your engine oil at the same time. For a thorough inspection, consider having your car checked by a professional mechanic. He or she will
How to prepare your vehicle for storage Are you thinking about putting your vehicle in storage this winter? Continue reading to learn the proper procedure! First, clean your car inside and out to get rid of all organic materials and dirt that could lead to rust. Next, dry it thoroughly to prevent moisture from setting in. You should also grease the door hinges, the latch on the hood and the arubber around the sunroof with an appropriate type of lubricant. If your car has leather seats, consider using a special protectant to keep them in good condition. Furthermore, the engine oil and filter should both be changed before you place your vehicle in storage for the winter. Make sure to verify your car’s fluid levels, and fill your gas tank three-quarters of the way to stave off condensation and rust. You’ll ideally want to add a fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from degrading and oxidizing during prolonged periods of inactivity. Once in storage, wait until the engine has completely cooled down, and then start it back up for a few seconds (not more than 30) to allow all components to be properly lubricated. Next, disconnect the battery and store it in a mild, dry area. Note: it’s recommended to recharge the battery at least once during the winter. You’ll also want to keep your car elevated on bearing blocks to preserve the condition of the tires. Otherwise, they can wear easily beneath the car’s weight, especially if they start losing air. Finally, if you cover your car to protect it from dust, choose a breathable fabric to avoid moisture from forming and getting trapped.
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Five ways to ensure optimal visibility on winter roads It’s no secret that our eyes play a crucial role in navigating the road safely. In fact, 90 per cent of the information we need to drive responsibly comes through visual stimuli. All the more reason to see clearly, right? This winter, benefit from optimal visibility (and reduce the risk of
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rear-view mirrors. 2. Remove all snow and ice from your windshield, side windows, rear window, lights and mirrors before hitting the road. Also, make sure to defrost your windshield wipers and unstick them from the glass. 3. Make sure that
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enough windshield fluid before heading out. Keep an extra gallon in your car, as well as a shovel, a broom and an ice scraper to remove snow and ice that accumulate while driving. 5. Polish your headlights if you notice them becoming opaque. Over
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Winter car care: five ways to keep rust at bay
It’s no secret that road salt is terrible for our cars. It does a great job melting ice and keeping roads safe during the winter, but it’s also a major catalyst for rust. Of course, putting your car in storage until the return of warmer days is the best way to keep it safe
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OBITUARIES VAN DER HAEGEN: In loving memory of LOYOLA MAY VAN DER HAEGEN who passed away October 1 at the VICTORIA hospital in Prince Albert Sask. at the age of 103 and eleven months. Loyola will be lovingly remembered by her four children: Pauline {Bill} Girgulis, sons James {Estelle}, Eugene {Carol} and Dennis {Thelma}. Also thirteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Loyola was predeceased by her husband Maurice Van Der Haegen, her parents Samuel and Winnifred Bolan, her six siblings: Elma, Vince, Bernard, Helen, Margaret and Morris and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as her great granddaughter Emma Mahar and daughters-in-law Margaret and Pat. Anyone wishing to donate on behalf of Mom can do so with Masses, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Charity of the donors choice. Funeral arrangements handled by Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ GENDALL: In Loving Memory of Walter Edward Gendall, born May 14, 1931 at Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Ed’s schooling was in Cloan, Birch Hills, Saskatoon and Wilkie. He took his Private Pilot’s License and then continued earning his night rating and instrument rating then received his Commercial Pilots License then earned his transport Canada A (TCA). From here he started Gendall Air Service in North Battleford giving pilot instructions and exams, regular flight schedules and weekend junkets to Las Vegas. Ed also owned Gendall Travel which was started at the airport and then the office moved to the Co-op Mall. He opened a western shop in Lloydminster for several years and he also enjoyed his grain farming and ranching raising Hereford cattle and registered quarter horses. He loved to show his horse (Tinkys Martini) in many shows. They earned several invitations to the World Quarter Horse shows in Oklahoma City. In reining and western riding events they were awarded gold & bronze plaques at the National Quarter Horse show in Calgary. He loved these hobbies. He passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 4, 2017 in Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Ed’s memory are his wife of 64 years, Ginny; his daughter, Laurie and her children: Breanna Hancock (Colton), Jess Snyder (Mercedez Amos), McKayla Snyder (Tyler Bohse); sister, Clara Bailey; sister-in-law, Marion Keebaugh. Ed is predeceased by his parents Walter and Anna Gendall; his siblings: Marvin Gendall, George Gendall, Dick Gendall, Ruby Hoffman, Muriel Fuller. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Roque Concepcion. Cross Bearer was McKayla Snyder. Eulogy was given by Joan Gendall, Therrien & Debbie Gendall McGowan. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Book Of Ecclesiastes Breanna Hancock; Psalm: “The Lord Is My Shepherd” (sung); 2nd Reading: 2nd Letter Of Paul To Timothy - McKayla Snyder; Gospel: John 14: 1-6: Fr. Roque Concepcion; General Intercessions - Raymond Bailey. Music Ministry: Pianist - Joan Harrison; St. Vital Parish Choir; Doug Bailey – Guitar. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: McKayla Snyder & Breanna Hancock. Urn Bearer was Jess Snyder. Honourary Pallbearers were Don and Gloria Haight, Ron Spence, Ray and Kay Berry, Gerald Koopman, Butch and Judy Boskill and all those who shared Ed’s life. Active Pallbearers were Ted Bailey, MG Gendall, Reid Keebaugh and Bill Hoffman. Interment will be at Rockhaven Cemetery - Rockhaven, SK (at a later date) Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
NYHOLT: It is with sadness, the Nyholt family announce the passing of Bernard Nyholt of North Battleford on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the age of 77 years. As per Bernie’s wishes no formal service will be held. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family; daughter Christy Nyholt of Saskatoon, daughter Melinn Mansiere (Ryan) of Wakaw, and son Shawn Nyholt (Lauren) and their children Addyson, Quinn, and Nate of North Battleford; his brother Jan Nyholt (Diane) of Calgary, AB. Bernard was predeceased by his sister Marie Campbell; his mother Eva Phelps (Joe); his father Jack Nyholt (Eva) and brother-in-law Ray Campbell of Red Deer, AB. Bernard farmed his adult life North East of North Battleford and in later years loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and playing cards. Remembered by many for his sarcasm, teasing, and quick wit, he will be missed. The Nyholt family would like to give a very special thank you to the BUH ICU staff and the staff of Harwood Manor. Memorial Donations in memory of Bernard may be directed to the BUH Foundation 1092 107 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1 or to the Lung Association 1231 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5. Funeral arrangements for Bernard Nyholt have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.
COOK: It is with profound sadness the family of Alvin Cook (formerly of North Battleford) announces his passing at the age of 85 on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at St. Paul’s Palliative Care in Saskatoon after a brief illness. As per his request, cremation and family interment at a later date. __________________________________________________
FUNERAL SERVICES KOVAR: Funeral Service for Alexander Kovar, beloved husband of Lilian Kovar, resident of North Battleford, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service. Interment will take place at the Veteran Section – Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). ______________________________________________
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PACK: Mr. William Pack passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 89 years. A funeral service was held on Friday, October 20, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. from the Glaslyn Community Hall with Reverend Janice Trost officiating. Interment followed the service in the Town of Glaslyn Cemetery. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Sydney; Son William (Bill) Pack (Karen) of North Battleford, Sask and their children Heather Koroluk (Dustin Ford), Amanda Pack, and Jerry Pack (fiancé Katie Booth); Son Leslie (Wendy) Pack of Big River, Sask and their family Blaire Pack (Mark Bolton), and Kelly Pack; Sisters Jean and Paul Borgedahl and family; and Joyce and Lewis Houde and family; sister-in-law Sylvia Keys and family; and brother and sister-inlaw Bernie and Elaine Glass and family. William was predeceased by his parents Esther and Lloyd Pack; sister Bertha Brown; In laws Grace and Claude Glass; brother in law Florney Glass; and sister and brother-in-law Millie and Nick Costiuk. Memorial donations in memory of William Pack may be directed to a Charity of the Donor’s choice. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Card of Thanks The Pack family would like to thank the Nurses and Physicians on 3rd floor BUH for the care given to William, also a thank you to Reverend Janice Trost for officiating the service, Helen Pylypow for playing the organ, Debbie Klassen for serving the lunch and everyone else who has supported us in our time of grief. Sincerely; The Pack Family
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On behalf of myself, the Ard and Shepherd families, I extend heart-felt thanks for all the kindnesses shown to us over the past few months. To Bob MacKay and his staff, for services above and beyond the norm: to Bonnie, St. Andrew’s Choir, the Meota Lion’s Chorus and friends, for such a wonderful musical send-off: to the Fraternal Bodies who served as honourary pallbearers: to the Ladies of St. Andrew’s for the lunch: to all who attended the service, who called, who showed by word and deed their love and compassion, and were there for us: to the staff at BDCC for taking such good care of “my little Man”: thank you, and may God bless each and every one.
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Battlefords and District Chapter of the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan would like to recognize and thank the following donors for their generosity at our
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Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that 102034914 Saskatchewan Ltd has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Tavern permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Mettaxxas Lounge at Suite 5-302 114 St. North Battleford, SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3
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Village of Speers PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 29th day of January, 2018, a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. BLOCK
PLAN
14
1
N-721
TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL ARREARS TITLE ARREARS TISING & COSTS COSTS 134479659 4.20 25.20 29.40
10
5
U1483
143900243
60.25
25.20
85.45
11,12
5
U1483
143900254
63.38
25.20
88.58
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT
Dated this 31st day of October, 2017.
Dean Nicholson Administrator
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Tax Enforcement List
R.M. of Eldon No. 471 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 4th day of January, 2018, a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. PART OF SECTION
TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL MERIDIAN ARREARS TISING ARREARS COSTS & COSTS 3 2035.95 41.24 2,077.19
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY SEC TWP RANGE
Pt SE
28
47
23
NE
12
48
24
3
534.57 41.24
575.81
SE
12
48
24
3
524.25 41.24
565.49
NE
29
48
24
3
496.47 41.24
537.71
Pt SW
12
49
23
3
287.69 41.24
328.93
Parcel A, NE
6
51
24
3
192.57 41.24
233.81
Dated this 2nd day of November, 2017.
Ken E. Reiter Administrator
Notice of Impounded Animal
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to The Stray Animals Act: One (1) red heifer yearling with no brand visible, approximately 900 - 950 lbs, green tag in left ear was impounded on the 21st day of September 2017 at the SE 1/4 of Section 1 48-22-W3. Pursuant to Section 22 of The Stray Animals Act, where the above-described animal has not been claimed, or where the owner remains unknown after reasonable inquiry by the municipality and municipality has waited seven days after impoundment, the animal shall be delivered to a livestock auction market for sale by public auction.
Distribution of Proceeds of Sale
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to The Stray Animals Act: One (1) red heifer yearling with no brand visible, approximately 900 - 950 lbs, green tag in left ear was sold on the 4th day of October, 2017. Pursuant to Subsection 24 of The Stray Animals Act, the owner of the above described animal may claim within a twelve-month period any funds remaining after payments for fees, charges and expenses of the municipality. Proof of ownership and a statutory declaration of ownership shall be required to claim the funds. Dated this 30th day of October, 2017.
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Hey guys my name is Juno and I am here at the shelter. I am a very sweet guy that some people found while I was stuck and trapped with my foot in a rope all caught up. They brought me here so I could have a chance to find a forever home and family. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today. There are so many of us here that can’t wait to meet you. Hey guys my name is Molly and I am here at the shelter searching for my forever home and family. I am a super sweet girl with so much love to offer and give. I love to be pet and have my chin scratched and I love to have the center of attention. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today. PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com
from May 10th to September 10th, 2018.
Please send your written application with intended hours of operation, experience, references and proposed lease amount you are willing to pay to:
COMING EVENTS
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Deadline for applications: November 10th, 2017 For more information call:
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FARMLAND  FOR  SALE  BY  TENDER  The  following  land  of  Larry  Weir  in  the  R.M.  of  Buffalo  No.  409  is  offered  for  sale  by  tender:  SE  16-Ââ€?42-Ââ€?21-Ââ€?W3  (156.5  acres)  Assessed  Value  $225,700.00  Taxable  Assessment  $124,000.00  Total  Cultivated  Acres:  Approximately  156  Acres  -Ââ€? Purchaser  responsible  for  2018  taxes.  -Ââ€? Purchaser  responsible  for  payment  of  any  applicable  GST.  -Ââ€? All  offers  to  be  accompanied  by  a  certified  cheque  in  the  amount  of  5%  of  tendered   -Ââ€? Highest  or  any  tender  not  necessarily  accepted.  Send  all  offers  in  a  sealed  envelope  marked   DO  NOT  OPEN   WEIR  LAND  TENDER undersigned  on  or  before  12:00  noon  on  the  30th  day  of  November,  2017.  Matrix  Law  Group  1421  101st  Street  North  Battleford,  SK   S9A  2Y9  Attention:  Eldon  Lindgren,  Q.C.  Telephone:  306-Ââ€?445-Ââ€?7300 Â
FARMLAND
FOR SALE BY TENDER The following lands in the R.M. of Meeting Lake No. 466 are offered for sale by tender: R.M. Assessment NE 27-46-12-W3
$193,500
SW 26-46-12-W3
$150,500
NE 27-46-12-W3 consists of approximately 130 cultivated acres. SW 26-46-12-W3 consists of approximately 95 cultivated acres, barn and dug-out. All tenders must be accompanied by a cheque for 10% of the tendered price, payable to Migneault Law Office, non refundable if bid accepted. Please return all tenders in a sealed envelope marked “Land Tender� on or by 5 p.m. on November 30, 2017 to: Migneault Law Office Box 520, 1391-101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 (306) 445-4436 Highest or any tender is not necessarily accepted.
Ken E. Reiter Administrator
PETS
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Community Events Calendar Alcoholics Anonymous Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.
Al-anon Family Groups If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306937-7289 or 306-441-9324.
Saturday, November 4 Borden Firefighter’s Steak Night at the Borden Community Centre. Cocktails - 5:00 p.m. Supper - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 4 Maidstone Christmas Craft Show at the Maidstone Legion Hall from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 7 Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Club Room at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 11 Borden Lion’s Remembrance Day Service at the Borden Community Centre at 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, November 14 Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment The Old-Timers, Bingo & Lunch. All seniors welcome.
Wednesday, November 15 Cash Bingo at the Borden Senior’s Room starting at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 17 Borden Lion’s Pasta Night at the Borden Community Centre from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Call 306-997-2159 for information.
Saturday, November 18 Ole-Fashion Home-made Christmas Craft Sale at the Denholm Community Hall, Denholm, 12 miles east of North Battleford on Highway 16. If you make crafts and would like to sell them, please call Diana Yarrow at 306-937-2261 to book a space. No venders please.
Tuesday, November 21 Kaiser tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 22 Scholastic Book Fair at the Borden School at 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, November 25 Topline Social Dance Club - Gold Tones at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. For more information phone Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.
Saturday, November 25 Christmas Trade Show & Bake Sale at the EMBM School, 1651 96th Street, North Battleford from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Live music, crafts, bake sale, silent auction & raffle. If you would like to book a table, please contact Greg Corcoran at 306-817-0377 or email at g.corcoran@loccsd.ca. Presented by Light of Christ Catholic School Division. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Inc. provides a facility to present diverse events and encourage the arts as an essential component of our community. The Board of Directors is looking for individuals in the business and arts community to serve on our Board or Board Committees. If you are interested, please forward a short letter or resumé by November 15th summarizing your qualifications to billw@myaccess.ca. For more information contact Nominating Committee Chair Bill Wells at 306-446-0367
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is currently looking for a
• Permanent Full-Time Dental Therapist • Temporary Part-Time Dental Assistant
Please view the full job advertisement in the careers section on our company website:
www.brt6hc.ca
Need A Winter Job?
Table Mountain requires employees for the following positions: • Kitchen full-time & part-time • Rentals full-time & part-time • Outside Operators full-time & part-time • EMT's full-time & part-time Flexible Hours Competitive Wages
HAIR STYLIST
positions available FULL & PART TIME At Jeanine’s Coiffure in the Co-op Mall Call 306-446-0722 For interview ask for Jeanine or Kris RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROUND HILL NO. 467
Contract Water Treatment Distribution System Operator Garbage Collection/Disposal and General Maintenance The Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 invites applications for the Position of Contract Water Treatment Distribution System Operator, Garbage Collection/Disposal and General Maintenance. Duties will include: • Operate the treatment facilities daily to control flow and delivery of treated water to meet system demands. • Operate the waste water facility to meet system demands • Weekly garbage collection and disposal • Maintain culverts in the streets • Replace and repair signs as required • Mow grass The preferred candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • Work independently • Professional, dependable, and organized Submit written resumé by 4:00 pm on November 30th, 2017, stating experience and references to: RM of Round Hill No. 467 Box 9 Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0 Fax: (306) 824-2150 rm467@yourlink.ca
Forward resumé to:
Table Mountain Box 343 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3
Council thanks all applications for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline for applicants November 18, 2017 For more information call 306-937-2920 No experience needed. We will train.
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Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All
Now accepting applications for the following positions: Teacher • Maymont Central School Closing noon, Monday, November 6, 2017
Teacher • McLurg High School Closing noon, Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Occupational Therapist • Division Based Closing noon, Thursday, November 30, 2017 or as soon as a successful applicant is found Bus Driver • Maymont - North of Radisson to Maymont Open until a successful candidate is found - apply as soon as possible
Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca. All applications must be submitted online. We are looking for casual Bus Drivers for our rural locations! If you live near Hafford, Luseland, Medstead, Unity or Wilkie, we would love to talk to you. Training opportunities are available. Please call our office at 306-937-7931 for more information.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Table Mountain Regional Park Authority 1. Accounting Procedures Include: Departmentalized payroll Accounts Payable Tax Calculations: GST, LCT, PST and CRA remittance Financial Statement Presentation and Reporting Fixed Asset Management Insurance Proposals Year-End Accounting for Yearly Audit
2. Computer Skills: MS Excel and Quickbooks are prerequisites MS Word recommended
3. Self-starter, able to work with limited supervision 4. Remuneration commensurate with experience Estimated Hours: December through March: Full Time November and April: Part-time 3-4 Days per week May-October: Part-time 1-2 days per month
Reply to: Table Mountain Regional Park Box 343, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 Or email: gm@tablemountainregionalpark.com Deadline: November 10, 2017
Career Opportunity MAINTENANCE PLUMBER (JOURNEYMAN)
Battlefords Housing Authority Are you looking for a career in housing? The Battlefords Housing Authority is currently hiring a Maintenance Plumber (Journeyman). If you are ambitious and skilled in building and property maintenance, consider applying NOW!
WANTED
What you’ll do:
Route NB05
110th Street - 1300 - 1800 Blk. MacKenzie King 120 papers
Route 50A
Janet Place & Janet Drive 5th Ave. • 38th Street 4th Ave. W. • Riverbend Cres. • Riverbend Place 112 papers FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
at 306-445-7261 OR Leave Message if after hours or weekends
892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK
306-445-7261
• Perform varied preventative maintenance and repairs related to plumbing and gas work. • Report structural and mechanical conditions and make necessary recommendations • Maintain stock required for common repairs and preventative maintenance. • Respond promptly to tenant requests for service.
What we’re looking for: • Ability and experience in reading instructions, blueprints, and breakout diagrams. • Knowledge of pipefitting, mechanical layout, carpentry, refrigeration, electrical and control systems. • Highly organized, problem solver, able to meet deadlines and handle stress.
What you’ll need: • Minimum Grade 12 education, supplemented by Journeyman’s status in plumbing and general gas fitter’s license. • 5 years’ experience in the plumbing trade. • Flexibility, respect for individual differences, initiative, and good judgment. • A valid driver’s license, own vehicle and tools. Salary: $26.00 - $30.00/hour.
To Apply:
Please send your resumé by NOVEMBER 9, 2017 in confidence: Email: hr.plains@housingauthoritysk.com FAX: (306) 347-2303
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Maymont fundraiser for halls attracts a crowd By Carol Deagnon Correspondent
Saturday night in Maymont was a blast. It was a great supper and sold out crowd for the fundraiser for the Maymont Seniors and the Maymont Memorial Hall. Entertainment was provided by Back 40 and Benny Steinerson also joined them singing music by Johnny Cash. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible. Door prize winners were Evelyn Bull and Colleen Soule, congratulations, ladies. Our next seniors meet-
aymont News ing will be Nov. 13. There will be flu shots at the Senior Center Nov. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. Don’t forget. There will also be a Pot Luck Supper at the Senior Center Nov. 29. Please join us. Anyone needing a wheelchair, walker or raised toilet seat, the Senior Center has them to loan out at no cost. Maymont Library Tea and Bake Sale will be
Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Please join us. Tickets for the fundraiser for the library can be purchased at the library or from any board member. Tickets are $2 each. Prizes are a $60 gift certificate from Prairie Metal Works, a $50 gift card from Walmart and a Sears doll. Please join us for this event. Baking donations will be greatly appreciated. Remembrance Day is commemorated on the 11th of November each year and marks the end of World War 1 in 1918. The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the “Great War.�
Back 40 entertained at the fundraiser for the Maymont Seniors and the Maymont Memorial Hall. Photo by Carol Deagnon
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Paynton The Village of Paynton invites applications from persons for the position of Administrator in training. Reporting to the Council, the Administrator works cooperatively with Council in all operations of the municipality. The duties of the Administrator are outlined in The Municipalities Act. The ideal candidate will possess technical skills in municipal administration and financial management. Strong communication, analytic and leadership skills are just some of the requirements of this position. Candidates willing to take the Local Government Administration course or have taken some of the modules and are willing to do an internship over the next couple of years with the present Administrator will be considered. The position is a three day a week job from 8:30 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm from Monday to Wednesday. Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Candidates for the position are invited to submit applications detailing qualifications, experience, education, references and salary expectations by November 14, 2017 to: Village of Paynton Box 100 Paynton, Saskatchewan S0M 2J0
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News from Pine Island Apartments By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent
Halloween 2017 will be over by the time this gets to the paper but I do hope they have a happy safe one. We wish Rita Morrison a speedy recovery. Rita is in hospital in North Battleford. We hope you are soon well and able to be home. Judy and Dave Budwell had a supper party for Joan and Shannon Smith, Keith and Claire Paton, Jean Hartman, Hazel MacEachern and myself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a sendoff for Joan Smith who will be spending the winter in Arizona. Thank you, Judy and Dave, for a very great evening of food, friendship and cards. Our sympathy to the family of Murray Larmour. Jean Stewart and myself attended the funeral in Paynton last Saturday. Tuesday morning coffee at the suites was enjoyed seeing Frances Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
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sewing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a wonderful display of beautiful work. We also played bingo. Thanks, Noel, for the Halloween treats. Last Friday, Marion Stoughton took Hazel and myself back to Saskatoon. Hazel returned home after spending October with me. We also attended the Saskatoon Quilt Show. The Maidstone Quilters took 59 quilts to present to Ronald McDonald House. Some of the quilts were made from material given the quilters by Patricia Snider. A nice memory. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting to snow here and everything is white. Time for winter books and coats. Time to get out the snow shovels. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really put mine away!
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Box elders the latest pest to bug home owners By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent
The R.M of Glenside have been out through the local area busy getting all the roadsides mowed before winter sets in. In some areas the tall grass was getting out of control. The road grader has also been out on the main roads. Just the last tail ends of harvest to get all finished up. Now it’s time to get the field work that needs to be done before the ground freezes and snow sets in for the winter season. The weather did play along with the farmers to get done and not like the way it all ended last year with so much grain crop left in the fields all winter long. About one of the worst windstorms ever went through the area and most of the province two weeks ago. Some areas did have a bit of damage done. Anything that was not secure was missing or blown away the next morning. It led to a sudden change to a much cooler air mass and some moisture fell a few days later with up to or over a good half inch. We do need the moisture for the next
aljennie year’s crops; also it will help to cut down the threat of nasty out of control prairie and bush wildfires as it has been pretty dry. Most of the leaves have all fallen, but the high winds did end what leaves were left on the trees. Anyone that had raked up the leaves before the winds, had to redo the job and rake up more big bags of leaves that blew in from wherever. The winds caused two train derailments in eastern Alberta on the main line across Canada. A good number of at least two-mile long or more trains had to be rerouted on the northern line through North Battleford. At times it did hold up a lot of traffic. Hopefully it will get back to normal again. Box elders or maple bugs are the latest pest to bug home owners. Most years the beetles are of little significance. However after several mild winters large populations
may build up so that they become a nuisance in and around homes and yards. The bugs congregate in large masses on the sunny side of tree trunks and fences, porches, patios, garage and houses. They normally survive the winter by crawling into cracks and holes in tree bark, but they also swarm into houses or crawl under the wall siding or cracks in concrete, windows and door sills. They feed on the leaves, flowers and seeds of the female Manitoba maple trees, also called box elder, and to a lesser extent to the male maple trees. When they are over populated they also feed to some extent on other trees, shrubs and some yard plants. They are not dangerous, produce no odour, don’t harm clothes or bite. They are harmless. There is a variety of sprays to kill them on the market. I would like to thank the Battlefords News-Optimist and Battlefords Publishing for the invite to the annual celebrate the harvest luncheon held at the Pennydale Junction in Battleford on Oct 12. I’m sorry I was not able to attend. I would like to thank Becky Doig
Flu clinic taken in by 106 By Lorna Pearson Corresponent
The Flu Clinic at the Do Drop In was well attended with 106 folks signing in for their turn. Each person was given a number and was called up in turn. Prairie North Health Region sponsors this annual event. The funeral for the late David Tait was held in the Community Complex Oct. 26. David was the eldest son of the late Bernice and Winston Tait, living in Edmonton. He built several buildings in Meota through the years and grew up here. The 21-year-old girl, Jade Dulle, who rode her bicycle from southern Saskatchewan to Creighton in the north with my old motorhome accompanying her this summer, rode for Mental Health and raised $26,000. The Star Phoenix featured her along the way but never reported her success. She did very well and it was during Mental Health Week. Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In
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eota News with four tables in play Oct.24. Tied for top score were Eric Callbeck and Vern Iverson and Glen and Julie Moore. Third were Robert Iverson and Linda Ard. Duplicate bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall in the city Oct. 26 where top score went to Fraser Glen and Jean Lawes, second were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt and third were Glen and Julie Moore. There are several ‘house for sale’ signs up around the village but there are some ‘sold’ signs going up too. People come and go, now more are moving into the city to one of the senior homes where life is easier
but rather more expensive. Folks have started leaving for warmer climates for the winter and who can blame them! My daughter Joyce from Wetaskiwin leaves in a few days for New Zealand again. There are folks there that she helps out regularly. Norwegian Whist was played at the Do Drop In Oct. 27 with high score going to Bev McCrimmon, followed by Janice Morton, Pat Chapman and Vivianne Lesko. The pot luck supper was enjoyed with a good variety of tasty dishes and desserts. It was a very nice social evening indeed. Throughout the winter Norwegian whist is played one Friday and Canasta the alternating Friday, so at least once a week we get together for cards and welcome others to join in the fun. We are playing in the afternoons during the winter.
been called Guy Fawkes Day. People set off fireworks and build huge outdoor bonfires. They make large effigies of Guy, a bit like a scarecrows, then they burn these on the bonfires. Children wear masks and walk about begging “a penny for Guy.” Nov. 3 is a special day for another Englishman. It’s John Montagu’s birthday. If Mr. Montagu had lived he would be celebrating his 275 birthday. You may never have heard of John Montagu but he invented something that most of us enjoy several times a week. His full
and all the staff for their help over the years I have been reporting to the newspaper. For me it all started over 40 years ago to report Baljennie News and I have enjoyed every bit of it. Since I no longer live in the Baljennie area I find it much harder to pick up all the local happenings. Over the 40 years of reporting I have all my news articles I have had published in the newspaper in several scrapbooks. Also I want to thank all those helpful people who have helped me out with their news happenings. Our old community has got so small and not too much happening to report. Please continue to send me or phone any local Baljennie news. I’d be happy to report it all. So many things have all changed so much in the Baljennie community, but let’s try to keep Baljennie in the newspaper for a while yet. So many are gone and have been forgotten. The older families have left or have passed on, new people have taken over things. Our Halloween fun is over for another year, but children in England are just getting ready to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day on Nov. 5. Guy Fawkes was born more than 400 years ago. He was a soldier and an adventurer. Some Englishmen were unhappy with their government. They hired Guy Fawkes to kill the King of England and his officials. Guy Fawkes tunneled under the building where the King was to meet with his men. Fawkes planted 20 barrels of gunpowder in the basement. The gunpowder was to be exploded on Nov. 5. Fortunately for the King, the plan was discovered the day before the explosion and Guy Fawkes was arrested. Since then Nov. 5 has
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name was John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich. Montagu loved to play cards. One game he was in lasted 24 hours. He didn’t want to stop to eat with a knife and fork so he asked for a piece of meat between two slices of bread. He could hold his food in one hand and his cards in the other. And that’s how the sandwich was invented. In honour of the Earl of Sandwich’s birthday, try to invent a new sandwich for every day for a week. This way you can try all kinds of fillings and all kinds of different foods, even on a bun.
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Blend Restaurant & Bar Canadian Armed Forces City of North Battleford Gabriel Dumont Institute Great Plains College Lakeland College Loraas Environmental Services MC College
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Meridian Surveys Norsask Farm Equipment North West College North West College Hairstylist North West College Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician North West College Job Coach North West College Plumbing & Pipefitting North West College Welding Pattison Agriculture Limited RCMP ProActive Recruiting Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Saskatchewan Building Trades Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Battlefords Industrial Career Centre Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Job Connections Unit Saskatchewan Land Surveyors’ Association Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatchewan Polytechnic Parts Management Technician SaskTel St. Peter’s College University of Saskatchewan WPD Ambulance
AND THANK YOU TO THE 27 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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Related for better or worse keeps families interesting “Granddaughters have a way of amazing you with their maturity and independence,” I told Ed. Hannah, our oldest granddaughter, came last week for a short, whirlwind visit. “Being nineteen she wanted to see the campuses of the University of the Fraser Valley, here at Chilliwack and in Abbotsford. She also conspired with her grandmother to accomplish lots of shopping and nonstop activity. Usually, our family is a quiet two, but when children or grandchildren come, it is a whole different, welcome, world.” Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, had to remind me of the comment of George Burns, “Happiness is having a large,
loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” Then Ed added, “A comfortable two-day drive away.” He also had to add that families can be messy since we are related for better or worse. He ended with the saying, “Being related is no guarantee of love.” I commented to him that you do not choose your family. Your family is God’s gift to you, as you are to them. The bond that links your family together is not blood but love for each other. Ed took exception to my words, telling me that his uncle Wilbur was not a gift but an embarrass-
eighbourly Advice According to Ed
By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com
revraymaher@accesscomm.ca ment to his family. Having heard all the adverse actions of Ed’s uncle Wilbur numerous times, I tried to head him off from telling me them yet again. I said to Ed that I know how it feels to be an embarrassment to your family. Becoming a Pastor was an embarrassment to a number of my family
that consider church the last place in the world that people need to be. Families are unique, with fathers, mothers, children, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins all very distinct individuals. One father is strict while another father may pay no attention to his child’s behavior. Some brothers are protective
and kind to their siblings, while others take after Cain in the Old Testament in their lack of brotherly love. In the church, God builds his people together person to person through our faith in Jesus Christ. In God’s family, love is given us in his Son. God’s love is for those who do not deserve it. In accepting Christ’s undeserved love for us, we are to pass love onto others. Parents are to love and honour each other. Children are to obey their parents. Parents are to bring their children up in the discipline and instruction in the Lord. God’s word calls us to love, but our ability to love and honour our spouse, to obey our parents and to
treat other family members with love is limited. There are no perfect families for we all are imperfect. We need God’s love beyond our own. We do not do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Thankfully we were loved by God first so that his love might empower and motivate our own. In love, God sent his Son into the world that we would live through him. Jesus was the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Since he loved us, we ought to love one another in our family and our church and everywhere. God’s love is made complete in us when we love each another. (1 John 4:9-12)
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
WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday
Hope Mennonite Fellowship
Pastor Patrick Carty
1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am
SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)
1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca
Church Phone 306-445-4181
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
DIVINE LITURGY Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138
TerriTorial Drive alliance church
52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley
SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.
Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
Everyone Welcome
www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net
“A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”
Notre Dame (RC) Parish 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.
OFFICE 306-445-3836
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
Battleford United Church
Various weekly programs
ANGLICAN PARISH
Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd
Living Water Ministry
Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church
SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon
St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m. 1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.
Box 10, Delmas, SK
S0M 0P0
Phone 306-937-7340
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford
Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor James Kwon
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
Phone 306-445-9096
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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Medstead Leisure Life puts on dance lessons By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent
October 27, 2017 saw the first of the Old Time Country Dancing Lessons, put on by the Medstead Leisure life club. At the Village Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m., for the admission price of $10 per person and $20 per couple, a fair set of attendees arrived to learn or foster existing knowledge of art of the dance. These lessons are going to be occurring regularly, for six weeks, inclusive of the event just passed and the price is to remain consistent throughout. These lessons, co-ordinated by Sandra Sommerfeld, are geared for those of all experience levels. Whether the pair be seasoned veterans of the step, or relatively new and learning to gain technique, the
New physician Pat Guenther
Administrator
The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 16. Dr. Forghanirad has arrived and Prairie North Health Region and clinic staff will be providing orientation for our clinics and health facilities. Dr. Forghanirad was to begin his practice on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The CHAN group (Community Health Advisory Network) will be holding a meet and greet for Dr. Forghanirad on Nov. 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ceremonial Room at the Riverside Facility. Please come out to meet our new physician and welcome him to our community. The NSRMHH Board was also informed that we did not receive the locum coverage we were expecting for the last two weeks of October due to a shortage of locum physicians. Our physicians have committed to providing the emergency service coverage during this time and the board wishes to thank them for their support and commitment to our residents. This has however put a strain on available clinic appointments and we are booking regular appointments at least two to three weeks ahead. Please be patient with our staff they are doing the best they can in the situation. We expect appointments to become more easily accessed by mid-November. The next regular meeting of the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings Board will be held Monday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the R.M. of Mervin office, Turtleford. If anyone has any questions, they are welcome to contact the representative from their area or the office at 845-4144.
edstead News dance classes look to draw in a broad range of characters. These are promoted for those looking for exercise, fun, anyone with ‘two left feet,’ and to those looking to prepare for a formal or a wedding. People from Spiritwood, Cochin and Medstead itself attended the event. A lively mix of people young and old spread throughout the dance floor as the teacher kept beat. In between and during announcing instructions, the coach followed up with pairs of dancers to correct their forms and provide encouragement. The sounds bouncing in the air kept up the spirits of those following the choreographed steps. The room was filled
Dance lessons kick off at the Medstead Village Hall, hosted by the Leisure Life Club. Photo by Corrina Murdoch
with smiling faces, holding an inclusive air that left everyone feeling comfortable dancing up a storm. The instructors, Della and Jim Schira, originate from Spiritwood, a town just east of Medstead. Della has been dancing since as young as five, being taught by her parents and honing the skills at school house dances. She has been teaching dance for ap-
proximately 12 years. The lessons for the course of the six-week program will concentrate on a wide variety of dances. Sommerfeld, the program coordinator noted surprise at the successful turnout for the first night. More than 22 people attended at the hall to learn some moves and enjoy the spirit of the dance. The lesson plans for the first
night encompassed the old time waltz, the fox trot, the traditional barn dance, the heel toe, and the everclassic two-step. Subsequent weeks will teach the classic ‘Cotton Eye Joe,’ the ‘Oklahoma Mixer,’ the jive, and the traditional Highland Scottish dance. With the triumph of the opening event, and growing interest within the municipality and the
surrounding areas, the upcoming events are sure to be toe-tapping successes. Through these occasions, boasting song and synchronicity, the patrons of the event will learn and grow in skill, confidence and experience which is sure to benefit not just attendees, but and all those with whom they may share the time honoured art of the dance.
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Above, Sky Sterling performing at Borden Oct. 25. Below, handing out roses to the ladies.
A Halloween Dance Oct. 28 in Borden with Jean S and Lorraine O in costume.
Some of the decorations on the stage at the Borden Halloween Dance Oct. 28. Photos submitted by Lorraine Olinyk
Halloween comes to town By Lorraine Olinyk
and Roses, then in to the war years with White Correspondent Cliffs of Dover, Whisperorden The Borden Friendship ing Hope, Blueberry Hill, Club held their monthly black complete with Radisson into potluck supper Oct. 25with cowboy hat for Four Walls he sang to. Sky closed with 54 out to enjoy a delicious and Ring of Fire. His last Can’t Help Falling in Love meal. Blowing out the can- ling of Rosthern, who sang change was to remember With You after singing 18 dles on the decorated cakes many songs from through- graduation and as he sang tunes that took everyone were Peter Thiessen, Shei- out the decades and he A White Sports Coat and down memory lane to end la Block and Geraldine changed jackets five times To Know You is to Love a very relaxing evening. Borden Friendship Club October birthdays - Sheila Abbot. Entertaining for depending on the ones he You. He handed out over A Halloween FamBlock, Peter Thiessen and Geraldine Abbott. the evening was Sky Ster- sang, such as Moonlight 15 pink roses to the ladies ily Dance was held in the Borden Community Centre on Oct. 28, with the hall and outside all decorated with many life-size ghosts, skeletons, animals, etc., by the planning committee of Debbie Hembery, Colin Lawes and crew. In attendance were many children and their parents, grandparents and couples all dressed up for the occasion. There were door prizes, costume prizes and a delicious lunch at 10:30 p.m. The raffle winner of a $300 value gift basket was Ron Suderman of Borden. The proceeds from the dance and raffle draw were going to the Borden Museum Bathroom Fund. Nov. 1 will be flu shots at the Borden Health Clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and upcoming will be Remembrance Day Services with Borden School An Amazing Selections of Canadian Diamonds, having theirs on Nov. 8 at Diamonds & Gemstone: Engagement, Anniversary, Wedding, Dinner Rings; 10:45 a.m. in the School Gym. Borden Lions’ is Pendants, Earrings, Tennis bracelets. on the 11th in the Borden Community Centre startItalian Gold: Earring, Chains, Bracelets AND MUCH MUCH MORE... ing at 10:45 a.m. with Rev. Alex Parsons presiding and lunch to follow, and Radisson Royal Purple will be holding their service in the Radisson Lutheran Church at 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 11 with Rev. Sheldon Carr officiating and lunch to follow. Radisson Christmas Craft Sale is Saturday, Nov. 25 and because of o ed on do n th the Radisson Hall being oll the lla arr oof f the tickete closed, the sale will be held d the ticketed price at the Communiplex waitprice *Some feature d items even ing room. less! The new administrator at the Village of Borden is Carlye Warren from Borden, with the resignation Territorial Place Mall of Jennifer King who is now the administrator at Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cut Knife. Helping Carlye in her new job is retired Radisson administrator Some items are limited so shop early for best selection. All sales final. Payment: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard. Darren Beaudoin. New adInventory may be augmented for better selection. ministrator at Radisson is Pat Peacock with Michelle Nelson the secretary.
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