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Big win for Ilta Grain Inc. at BBEX

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards took place Tuesday at the Dekker Centre and it was Ilta Grain Inc. who went home the big winners.

Ilta Grain Inc. took home the award for Business of the Year. The Business of the Year was selected out of all the nominees up for awards at the BBEX

Awards at the Dekker Centre, put on by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

The business is a leading exporter of grain throughout the world, with two plants in North Battleford.

Accepting the honour was Steven Ulven, Saskatchewan project manager for the business.

“It’s an honour to be Business of the Year,” he

said, particularly crediting the people who provide the service.

“It’s about people and relationships,” said Ulven.

Winners were revealed in the other categories and they included the following: In the Community Contribution category the winner was Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd. General manager Trent Gadzke accepted on behalf of the

Collision between vehicle and motorcycle Staff Battlefords RCMP are reporting details of a motor vehicle collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on 100th Street.

According to police, the incident took place at around 3:55pm on Sept. 30.

The investigation revealed a Chrysler 300, driven by a 17-year old female driver from the Battlefords was

driving northbound on 100th Street when it attempted to turn left onto 16th Ave and collided with a southbound 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Police say the motorcycle was operated by a 54-year-old man from the Ruddell area with a 54year old female passenger from the Battlefords. Both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle were taken

to Battlefords Union Hospital with undetermined injuries; they were later transported to Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.

The driver of the Chrysler 300 has been charged with failing to yield to oncoming traffic while making a left hand turn under sec 219(3) of the Traffic Safety Act.

North Battleford and uttered threats to kill everyone inside. The 50-year-old man from North Battleford continued to threaten patrons and staff alike.

RCMP attended the location and arrested the male subject. There were no weapons located and no one was injured in the incident. The man was lodged

in police cells and further investigation is ongoing.

The RCMP encourages anyone with information about this or other crimes to please contact the Battlefords RCMP at 306-4461720 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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“I’m very proud”, he said, adding that Scott Campbell “has always been active in the community since he moved here 15 years ago.”

Other nominees in the category were Gutters Bowling and Game Centre,

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Clarifications Following are statements issued by North Battleford City Councill Kent Lindgren and Erin Katerynych, executive director of the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre following council’s discussion of changes to its panhandling bylaw.

Support for food bank I would like to follow up to an article from Sept.

28 in which I feel my sentiments were not fully characterized.

At the council meeting (Sept. 25) where we first considered changes to the current panhandling bylaw, I spoke about the negative feelings that community members have towards our fellow community members. For me, a panhandling bylaw does not help to address actual issues we face, and is not sound public policy as it has very little evidence to show its effectiveness. A panhandling bylaw is more about hiding or ignoring the issues we face, and does not show respect and a shared way forward.

In speaking of my opposition, I mentioned a conversation I had with the executive director of the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre, where they had a community member come to them and express their personal opinion that the clients of the Food and Resource Centre should use the entrance from the alleyway, as they didn’t want the centre’s clients using the front entrance now that the downtown has had its redevelopment. I apologize to the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre staff, volunteers and clients for any miscommunication on my behalf. I was in no way meaning that they were the ones making the comments. I support them and the hard and necessary work they do for our community.

As someone who is passionate about creating positive change for my community, my words did not come out as clear as I had wished. My hope is that the issues we face continue to be brought forward so that we can works towards solutions.

Kent Lindgren

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It has been brought to my attention that the food bank was brought up during the council meeting [Sept 25]: “I don’t see increasing the distance as solving the problem,” Lindgren said. “I also heard someone from the food bank say that someone told them they want them [the homeless] to be using the back alley. There are people in our community that have every right to be in our community and to me this goes against really good governance of people in the community.

For that reason I will be voting against it.”

I would like to clarify that the food bank does not want people to use the back alley nor will this ever become a practice. People who need to come to us for food are to use our front door. Our purpose is to give food hampers to people who have food security issues. Our goal is to help people to keep them from becoming homeless. Very few clients are homeless, as they have The Lighthouse to assist them.

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When does a fish cop get to be a fish cop?

At least a decade ago, while covering North Battleford provincial court, a case came up that was something you didn’t see every day.

The prisoner hobbled into the glassed-in “fishbowl” in the docket court, barely able to stand. His leg had been torn up by the teeth of a very large dog, a police dog that had been dispatched to take him down.

The man had stolen an all-wheel drive Toyota Sienna minivan from Calgary. I remember this because, at the time, I was considering buying one, and a friend did a year later.

He got to North Battleford and gassed up, but neglected to pay.

That resulted in the cops chasing him eastbound down Highway 16. The man pulled into a yard off the highway and turned around. When a cop pulled up, he yelled something out the window akin to, “You’ll never catch me!!”

and stomped on the gas, heading back out on the highway.

The pursuit took off at insane speeds eastbound again to the point where he ended up somewhere near Maidstone. Everyone was called in – cops from all directions, and at least one conservation officer (more on this in a minute).

It was evident he didn’t know the area, because he turned right – south – off Highway 16. A few miles to the south is the North Saskatchewan River, and only one bridge. There was nowhere to go, and that’s exactly what happened. He raced at ridiculous speeds down gravel

roads, tossing up huge clouds of dust. Several times he reversed himself, and a pursuing police officer found themselves forced off the road by this guy playing chicken with them. Eventually he ran out of road, ran out of trail, ended up in a pasture in the river valley, went through a fence, knocked over some trees about four inches in diameter, and got hung up. He took off on foot and hid in the bushes.

The cops found a large knife beside the drivers’ seat. Considering him now armed, and that he tried to kill several of them by playing chicken with them in a cloud of dust, they

hunted him down with a dog, and eventually used the dog to subdue him.

It was one of the most adventuresome pursuits I had ever heard from. And, most relevant in 2017, it was the first and only time I had heard of a conservation officer being called in on a pursuit, although this might have also happened on the Spiritwood RCMP deaths around that time.

Step forward one decade. We’re now over a year since an aboriginal man was killed on a farm north of Biggar in the Cando area. That’s an area that, a decade ago when I was covering it, was plagued with violent home invasions and neverending string of breakand-enters to local farms – something that did not get much press when the news of the shooting hit the airways. My understanding is things have just gotten worse there.

People in rural Saskatchewan are up in arms about the fact they have

Thursday in Prince Albert the launch of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, which will be based in that city.

The announcement was made by Government Relations Minister Larry

Doke.

“Under this new structure, governance will be streamlined and the province will be in a better position to meet future needs and expand emergency services accordingly,”

Doke said in a news release.

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have time to be a fish cop? Don’t the fish, ducks, geese, moose, deer and elk still need dedicated cops to protect them?

Don’t highways need someone to make sure commercial vehicles are safe?

If you do have a full court press, like the pursuit of this guy who tried several times to whack a cop with his stolen mommymobile, I can see pulling in the conservation officers. For a shooting?

Yeah. But you can’t pull them in for everything.

We, as a society, and our critters, still need cops dedicated to fish and other wildlife.

The strategy announced only 30 new police officers, and a further 228 people are being reshuffled in a smoke and mirrors show. So much for the Provincial Response Teams.

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little expectation the police will respond in a timely manner if something bad happens. They feel like they are alone.

The province’s strategy to address this, and continuing concerns about chronic understaffing of RCMP detachments in rural Saskatchewan, was to announce Provincial Response Teams this past summer. While 30 new cops are being added, the gist of the announcement was that whenever an emergency call comes in, we’ll pull in whoever we can, including conservation officers, to respond, if they are closest. If they’re on highway patrol, they go. If they are weighing a semi, they go (presumably, leaving the truck on scales). If they have a gun and a uniform, they go.

Therein lies some of the problem. We have fish cops for a reason. If fish cops are chasing bad guys for break and enters or domestic disturbances, when does the fish cop

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The latest bad news to hit the world is the Las Vegas shooting massacre.

As I write this, at least 59 people had died and 527 people had been injured. This is the worst mass shooting in American history, a colossal tragedy.

Of course, being in the news business, I learned about this big, horrific news story in typical fashion: the next morning after I had been asleep.

Instead of following the breaking news like I normally do during the week, I figured nothing was happening in the world on a late Sunday night and I went straight to bed.

It was only when I tuned in the John Gormley show on the radio the following morning that I learned the gravity of the situation and just how many people had been killed, including those shooting victims who had been from Saskatchewan.

As the day unfolded, it seemed the news was getting worse and worse.

I ended up taking a look at footage that had been posted online from the music festival, the scene of the carnage.

I finaly had to shut the videos off. Just the thought of people being at the concert venue while bullets rained down from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel was unsettling enough.

What’s more, this shooting had gone on and on and on. The toll from this has to go way beyond the official counts of the dead and wounded. A multitude of PTSD sufferers must surely have been created from this utter horror show.

I have found myself with an unexpected emotional reaction to this story. There have been many, many sad and horrifying shooting stories to come out of the United States over the past number of years, but this one hit too close to home for a number of reasons.

The first reason is obvious: I’ve been down to Las Vegas multiple times over the last number of years, and I feel I’ve come to know the place very well. I even wrote a big travel article for the paper after my second trip down there, one of the most popular articles I have ever done.

The place is easily accessible to Saskatchewan residents via direct flights from Saskatoon and Regina. During the winter months, multitudes of Saskatchewan residents can be found in the resort hotels and casinos there.

Moreover, you can absolutely tell who they are, because many of them are wearing their identifiable

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Sadly, this is yet another instance of a concert venue being a target, including in Manchester, England, at the Ariana Grande concert and at the Eagles of Death Metal concert in Paris, France.

Saskatchewan Roughriders jerseys and other apparel while they are there.

I’ve gone so far as to half-jokingly say Las Vegas is my “winter home,” having been there so many times in December and January in recent years.

But more than that, so many of the things about my life that I care about like poker, the fights, and so on are directly associated with Las Vegas.

It almost feels like this incident happened on home turf, if you will.

This was my city: my “winter” city, anyway.

What’s worse is the location where this tragedy happened: right across the street from the same area where I usually stay during my Vegas trips.

The outdoor concert venue was directly across from the Luxor, that pyramid-shaped resort where I stayed during my first trip to Vegas. Mandalay Bay is directly to the south.

This was basically my “neighbourhood” where this happened. Frightening business.

The other aspect of this tragedy is that it happened at a country music concert venue: the Route 91 Harvest Festival.

This fact impacts me on a professional level: over the last number of years, I had the good fortune in my newspaper job of interviewing several country music recording artists, ranging from upand-coming performers to established stars.

Now granted, I’m admittedly a rock and roll guy, but I’m well aware that I live in a part of the world full of country music fans, where this is a big deal.

For this tragedy to happen to fans at a country music festival in Las Vegas, with people from Saskatchewan and western Canada among those in attendance, is another blow.

Sadly, this is yet another instance of a concert venue being a target of shooting attacks. It’s happened too often around the world, including in Manchester, England, at the Ariana Grande concert and at the Eagles of Death Metal concert in Paris,

France.

In fact, shooting rampages have been happening way too often, especially in the United States at Sandy Hook Elementary School, at a movie theatre in Colorado, at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, and elsewhere.

It’s this sort of mayhem that turns you off completely on travel to the United States.

People who know me well are aware that I’ve worried for years that Vegas might become a target of some attack of some sort. In fact it was a big reason why I skipped out on my annual winter trip to Vegas back in 2015, opting for Cuba instead.

This was around the same time that a lot of crazy stuff had been happening elsewhere in the world.

Frankly, I had a bad feeling about Las Vegas. My worry was it would end up being the scene of a major incident, sooner or later, simply because it is such a prime destination for so many people.

I never expected this, though. This is worse than everyone’s worst nightmares.

I guess the question now is whether anyone could go back to Las Vegas after this.

In the long term, the answer for me really does come down to how Vegas and indeed America reacts. If they respond by imposing more “travel bans” and by increasing the security at the airport, and by imposing security screenings at every casino on the Strip, it may not be worth the trouble.

In the short term, I have to think any Las Vegas getaway is bound to be a depressing experience.

That place is hurting, and it’s going to hurt for a long time.

The reality is this tragedy is not what Vegas is about. It’s supposed to be about fun and excitement and escaping all your problems. Unfortunately, there is no escape from all the world’s mayhem, not even in the Nevada desert.

The more I think of it, I do think I’ll go back again, but not right away.

I’ll let them heal first.

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By Helen Menssa “Art is not what you see but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas A good number of members gathered on this crisp sunny morning.

Our members are looking forward to the “golden” acrylic workshop being held at the ARC next Friday Oct. 13 from 6:30

to 8:30 p.m.

We are continuing to display our work at the Frontier Mall – however the room we are using has been booked for other purposes from Oct. 23 to Nov. 9, so our work has to be removed for those dates.

Our art show in conjunction with the

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Marigold Market is happening on Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Our art work will be in the basement craft room of the Don Ross Centre.

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Quilters enter new season of inspiration

By Barb Sealy Back to school in the fall for students also heralds the start of the new quilt season for the members of the Rivers’ Edge Quilters who met at the Don Ross Centre on Friday, Sept. 1 for the first business meeting of the year. Like students on their first day of school, the members eager-

he Quilt Patch Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild

ly anticipated the program details for the upcoming year, which did not fail to delight and enthuse those in attendance.

Plans for the year are

an evolving process, but to date the program includes two three-day quilt marathons, an opportunity to make three new quilt patterns, as well as a wallet and a Christmas tool box.

Members enthusiastically signed up to participate in a row quilt venture, a collaborative activity where each person ends up with a quilt incorporating the

work of others. Another smaller group intends to investigate fibre art techniques to expand their horizons and skills.

Part of the mandate of the Rivers’ Edge Quilters is to produce quilts for community agencies like The Lighthouse, Interval House, care facilities, and the Empty Stocking Fund at Christmas time, and to

this end we have reached 86 quilts in our 150 Quilt Challenge for the 2017 year, although there are more in the production process.

To the delight of all, the meeting concluded with a Show and Tell to display the quilting achievements of a busy summer.

The Rivers’ Edge Quilters are fortunate to have

access to the Don Ross craft room in which to pursue quilting arts as well as enjoy the fellowship of other like-minded individuals. Business meetings are held at 1 p.m. in the craft room on the first Friday of each month and you are invited to join us. For further information please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Irene at 306-937-3318.

Second intersection mural project attracts 50 painters Submitted North Battleford residents came together Saturday, Sept. 30, at the intersection of 95th Street and Abbott Avenue to paint the Vimy Ridge Memorial Flight Logo.

While painting, the community also enjoyed a corn roast. Over 50 resi-

dents participated in the event and the neighbourhood response has been overwhelmingly positive.

City Planner Ryan Mackrell attended the event.

“Once again, we saw great community support.

Events like this give us an opportunity to get to know our neighbours and bet-

ter our community,” said Mackrell The City of North Battleford thanks Discovery Co-op for donating supplies to paint the mural and Piatt Training and Consulting Ltd. for providing food for the event. Also, the city thanks all the residents who came out to make this happen.

A lot gets decided at the kitchen table.

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Following are notes from the board meeting of Living Sky School Division held Sept. 27.

Among the Ministry of Education’s proclamation list is: Education Week and Library Week (Oct. 15-21); School Bus Driver Appreciation Day (Oct. 16); Bullying Awareness Week (mid-Nov. tbd); with more to come in the new year.

A ribbon-cutting cer-

emony pertaining to the welding trailer at Maymont Central School will take place at 10:45 a.m.

Living Sky currently has over 1,000 Twitter followers and seeks more.

Developing a distinctive strategic plan is underway.

The previous meeting saw definitions of the strategic plan’s guiding values.

Fall’s OurSchool survey will be open from Oct. 1027.

A new online program Xello will help inform stu-

dents of Grades 8-12 of career choices and adult life.

Read and Write for Google is a program designed to increase confidence in students with learning disabilities and/ or learning difficulties.

The program can narrate text and convert text into speech, along with other features.

Kyla Snell has accepted the position of Unity Composite High School’s viceprincipal for the 2017/18 school year.

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The intersection of 95th Street and Abbott Avenue is now the site of a painting of the Vimy Ridge Memorial Flight Logo. Photo submitted

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Biggar Constituency

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A number of local agencies were educating youth last week on the PARTY Program.

Those initials stand for Preventing Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth.

WPD Ambulance, Prairie North Health Re-

gion, Mental Health and Youth Addictions, Battlefords RCMP and Battlefords Union Hospital are involved in the program, where students in Grades 9 and 10 learn about the negative impacts of impaired driving.

In the morning, students attend presentations that

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are intended to be graphic and which demonstrate the severe consequences of drinking and driving.

In a news release, Battlefords RCMP points to this program as a way to help prevent and reduce youth involvement in crime. They also credit the partnerships within the community.

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Cut Knife/Turtleford Constituency

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3. Clean lint traps. Many residential fires start with household appliances. A clogged lint trap in your dryer, for example, can overheat and catch fire. Check your lint traps regularly for any obstructions.

4. Don’t overload power outlets. Electrical short circuits are among the leading causes of house fires. Avoid overburdening power bars with too many plugs, and make sure plugs fit tightly in their sockets. A loose fit can cause sparks to fly.

5. Scrub kitchen burners. Dried grease and food splatters can ignite at high temperatures. Make sure to regularly give your burners and stovetop a good scrub to avoid any mishaps in the kitchen.

WHEN FIRE STRIKES Even the smallest of sparks can ignite a blaze! This October, FIPRECAN is launching another round of fire safety awareness for Fire Prevention Week (October 8–14, 2017).

This year’s theme Every second counts: Plan 2 ways out!

Urges Canadians to have a strategic evacuation plan in place to avoid panic and confusion in the event of a real fire. So, make sure to identify two ways out of every room and keep escape routes clear!

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FIRE CHIEF MESSAGE In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy.

That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” is so important. It reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan. Here’s this year’s key campaign messages which you should all ensure you have done for your home: • Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.

• Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out.

• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.

• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.

• Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

• Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

Remember, always “get out, stay out, call the fire department out”.

The aim of the 2017 Fire Prevention Week campaign is to raise awareness on keeping your family safe by having an escape plan for all household members.

During 2017 so far North Battleford Fire Department have attended 11 structure fires all of which planning for such an event by ensuring your household have a plan and to have planned two ways out is essential and could save your life!

• Talk about your plan with everyone in your home. Make sure your home has working smoke alarms on each floor. Know how to call the fire department out by calling 911 and giving clear instructions of your address. Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.

• Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out.

• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.

• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.

• Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

• Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

Remember, always “get out, stay out, call the fire department out”.

Lastly, and most importantly, practice your home fire drill regularly.

Each year, the Fire Prevention Week theme is announced by the National Fire Protection Association and was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 which destroyed more than 17,400 structures and killed more than 250 people.

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By the powers vested in me, I, Ryan Bater, Mayor of the City of North Battleford, do hereby proclaim October 8th - 14th, 2017 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of North Battleford.

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to install at least one smoke detector on each floor of the home, including the basement.

6. False. try to put out a kitchen fire with water.

Instead, smother the flames by placing a lid over the burning pot or pan.

7. True.

8. True. Portable fire extinguishers should only be used if the room isn’t already filled with smoke and if you’re still safe from harm.

TRUE OR FALSE? 1. A smoke detector should ideally be replaced every 15 years.

2. The majority of fire-related deaths are caused by smoke inhalation.

3. The majority of fire-related deaths occur at night.

4. Smoke takes at least five minutes to spread throughout a home.

5. One smoke alarm in the home is sufficient to warn occupants of a potential fire.

6. The best way to put out a cooking fire is with water.

7. Candles left unattended, placed too close to a flammable object or left within a child’s reach are a major cause of house fires.

8. Portable fire extinguishers are only effective against small, recently started fires.

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• Schedule of Events for Fire Prevention Week • Home Fire Safety Information Booths

Monday – Territorial Mall - 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Tuesday – Frontier Mall - 1 p.m. till 4 p.m.

Wednesday – Wal-Mart - 3 p.m. till 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.

Thursday – Canadian Tire - 2:30 p.m. till 5 p.m.

Fire Chief For the Day will be on Friday

The 9 children will be picked up shortly after 9. Their morning will consist of a fire hall tour, safety videos, trying on turnout gear, getting their pictures taken, some hands on work ie. Escape planning and then finally a lunch with the Acting Fire Chief, Captain and Firefighters.

They will then be returned to their schools by lunch time with a prize bag.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT

Battleford Firefighters

• Larry Gabruch – Fire Chief • Geoff Thompson – Deputy Fire Chief • Owen Kaye – Captain • Darryl Kemps • Dan Nahirney • Curtis Watt • Ken Chartier • Francis Nyholt • Ames Leslie • Kevin Russell • Frank Legacy • Barry Scheske • Calvin Bahler • Chris Zemlak • Brendan Holstine • Colby Sadlowski • Taylor Primeau • Oleg Kolbas • Mark Tatar

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SAFETY TIPS

• Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home, outside each sleeping area, and anywhere that flammable materials are stored.

• Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. If you can’t remember how old the alarm is, it’s probably time for a new one.

• Do not leave the dryer running when you go out; it could malfunction during your absence.

• Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home, outside each sleeping area, and anywhere that flammable materials are stored.

• Never use an extension cord that’s coiled or bunched together. The wires generate heat that could melt the casing and cause a fire.

• If there is a fire in your house, feel the doorknob with the back of your hand to check if it’s hot before entering another room.

• Keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher in your home and make sure all household members know how to use it.

• Do not use planters or flowerpots as ashtrays! The peat moss they contain is highly flammable.

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Orange Shirt Day recognized

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Residential School survivors and others throughout the Battlefords and area took part in Orange Shirt Day activities on Friday, Sept. 29.

The events were held a day before the national Orange Shirt Day on Sept.

30. It is a day of recognition for residential school survivors.

Organizer Eleanore Sunchild explained that the genesis for Orange Shirt Day came from the story of a little girl who had worn a brand-new orange shirt for her first day at residential school, only for that to be taken away.

“She was given a uniform and a number, and her hair was cut,” said Sunchild.

When she became an adult, she decided “to make a day dedicated to residential school survivors, and she called it Orange Shirt Day in memory of her orange shirt that her mom had bought new for her to go to Indian residential school.”

Two main events highlighted the day on Friday.

The first was a prayer gathering at 11 a.m. at the old Battleford Industrial School site.

The second was the Residential School Survivors’ Walk that took place starting at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford and making its way through downtown, ending at Third Avenue United Church, where lunch was served.

There, the audience heard from Ray Fox, former North Battleford councillor, who explained everyone was impacted by residential schools, even those who did not attend them.

“Just by you showing up here, and just by supporting what is going on, that is a large step towards reconciliation,” said Fox. He added, “we are not asking for anybody to give us anything. All we are saying is let us be us.”

Fox’s words reiterated what has been the main criticism of Indian Residential Schools: that they forced assimilation upon indigenous people across Canada.

This is the third year that a Residential School Survivors Walk took place in the Battlefords, and organized noticed a considerable increase in participation. It included not only residential school survivors, but other supporters as well as students from area schools.

According to Sunchild, the message she hoped people would take away was to learn about Indian Residential Schools and that era.

“It is a part of our history that isn’t taught, and people are just starting to learn about Indian resi-

Town council notes: Oct. 2

Participants gathered to take part in the Residential Schools Survivors Walk, part of activities to commemorate Orange Shirt Day in the Battlefords. Photo

by John Cairns

dential schools,” said Sunchild. “I think it’s very

important that all Canadians understand the issue of

Indian residential schools, and the history.”

Mayor Ames Leslie began the meeting of Battleford town council Monday Oct. 2 by acknowledging the “senseless acts” that took place in Las Vegas and Edmonton.

“On behalf of council and the Town of Battleford I’d like to pass on our best regards to everybody who is dealing with that here today,” Leslie said.

Leslie announced the Town has signed an agreement with Loraas to build a waste transfer station in Battleford.

“You might see some dirt being moved and some construction equipment being moved

in the next few days to a week.”

Leslie said the new facility’s target opening date is Jan. 1, 2018.

Linda Machniak, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, requested council proclaim the week of Oct. 15-21, 2017 small business week. A motion was passed unanimously.

The town entered into an agreement with the AAA Sharks female hockey team to split revenues 50/50 on advertising in the arena. Last year’s revenues were a total of $11,100, and the Town’s administrative report states total potential revenue for this season is $13,800.

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Battlefords Business Excellence Awards 2017 Continued from Page 3 In Marketing, the BBEX went to North Battleford Hyundai. Quentin Marjoram, the business’s comptroller, was on hand to accept the award.

Other nominees were Caleb Village, and Home Building Centre of North Battleford.

For New Business Venture, the winner was Aaron M. Cadrin – Investment and Insurance.

Cadrin was on hand to accept the award, one of two categories in which his business was nominated. He said his business put “effort and pride into customer relations” and is looking to be established in the community for the long term.

Other nominees in this category were Battlefords Hearing Centers Inc., CrossFit North Battleford and Dental on Main.

For Customer Service, the BBEX went to Caleb Village, which was another business that had been up for two nominations. Shannon Langley, general manager, accepted on behalf of the business, the retirement village on the former Kinsmen Aquatic Centre site that now has 108 residents.

Other nominees were Blend Restaurant, Bralin Technology Solutions, Four K Auto Service, Nova Fitness Centre & Massage, North West College, Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd. and The Cup Café & Bakery.

In Battlefords’ Best Employer category, the BBEX went to Innovation Credit Union.

Jay Crockett, people division specialist for Innovation Credit Union, accepted the award.

Other nominees were Ilta Grain Ltd. and North Battleford DQ Grill and Chill.

The other category is the Heritage Award category, which is the only category in which the recipient is announced prior to the BBEX Awards event. This year the Heritage Award went to Sallows and McDonald / Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.

“This award means a lot to the funeral home and the community as well,” said T’Neale Laycock, funeral director Sallows and McDonald / Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, who accepted the award along with fellow funeral director Martin deBussac.

The business has roots in the Battlefords going back 109 years.

There was one more announcement at this year’s BBEX Awards. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce announced Kristian St. Amant, a student at North West College, was this year’s recipient of the Stan Wychopen Memorial BBEX Scholarship.

Reporter John Cairns tweeted the results of the awards as they happened.

Business of the Year was presented

by Battlefords MLA Herb Cox on behalf of SaskTel, to Steven Ulven of Ilta Grain, Inc.

The BBEX for New Business Venture went to Aaron M. Cadrin – Investment and Insurance. Nicole Suberlak, branch manager at ScotiaBank, presented Cadrin the award.

Cory Hill, senior account manager of Business Development Bank of Canada, presented the BBEX for Community Contribution to Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd., represented by general manager Trent Gadzke.

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Rosalie Payne, chief retail officer of Innovation Credit Union, presented the BBEX award for Customer Service to general manager Shannon Langley, accepting for the winner Caleb Village.

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Gord Dobrowolsky, chair of Sask Workers Compensation Board, presented the award for Battlefords’ Best Employer to Jay Crockett representing Innovation Credit Union.

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Historic Battleford Lions’ Operun again a success Staff

The Historic Battleford Lions Club hosted their third annual Operun on Sunday, Oct. 1, and raised over $5,000 for the event.

Funds from the previous events have gone toward raising money for Battleford’s opera house, located at Town Hall. Funds this year were dedicated to walking trails in Battleford’s river valley.

A total of 119 people signed up for the race, 106 participated, and 31 youth were sponsored.

Here are the Operun results, as featured on the Operun website:

Young at Heart 2K – 25 participants on race day Mekdes Jensen 10:24 Morgan Trumbley 18:05 Alizah Carter 18:05 Mathew Pack 18:05 Uthnat Amusat 15:09 Sundance Thomas 13:51 Madison Oker 15:17 Ocean Chauhan 16:26 Cazea Johnson 15:32 Riley Quinn-Oxebin 12:54 Crissy Sinclair 13:18 Damian Sinclair 17:59 Nevaeh Deschamps 15:28 Grace Hayden 16:57 Cohen Lafreniere 14:09 Jodi Miller 12:24 Derek Miller 11:03 Zane Miller 9:36 Sage Miller 11:02 Reeve Miller 12:19 Jesse Jamieson 11:31 Ryan Jamieson 10:49 Heather Leask 15:10 Alivia Whitbread 11:53 Gavin Browne 16:41 Katie Browne 16:52 Joan Bunce 36:48

5 K – 37 participants on race day Melodie Cranney 38:53 Jamie Michaud 34:44 Trish Johnson 43:35 Eric Johnson 43:35 Kim Cottini 49:08 Mia Cottini 49:32 Jessica Labman 33:48 Amy Kellam 33:48 Sandi Bell 49:31 Laurel Zehner 29:05 Lori MacDonald 37:03 Vanja Djukic 37:04 Cora Swerid 37:00 Erin Woytiuk 57:58 Jana Friedenstab 29:37 JoAnne Stirton 1:40:18 Natasha Nichol 39:58 Jared Nichol 39:57 Paige Michaud 35:37 Jen Jamieson 49:30 Joan Chartier 49:30 Jason Schell 23:37 Deborah Bartlett 34:24 Jocelyn Schmunk 50:15 Ryan Bater 45:57 Carmen Bell 49:07 Shelley MacKinnon 32:39 Katie Dyck 32:52 Jono Dyck 29:88 Ewan Waggoner 26:55 Britt Rumpf 31:59 Sonny Topacio 34:59 Joshua Enns-Wind 22:36 Thane Burgoyne 26:30 Rhonda Simon 29:10 Ames Leslie 34:33 Brittanny Bogan 36:47

10 K – 34 participants on race day Nancy Schultz 1:18:59

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New Home for ARC

ARC Creative Studios has relocated from its original location on the street level entry beside the Bank of Nova Scotia in North Battleford to the upper floor above the old location which has given the artists more space to work and host artist exhibitions. On Friday, Sept. 29 participating artists held a studio relaunch party with special musical guests Raven She Hollers. Cranky Theatre presented an Old Time puppet show and Kelly of The Gog House Concerts featured food made from local sources. Saturday, Sept. 30 saw studio tours and tea from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Photos by Josh Greschner

Brothers Landreth, Saturday, gain positive attention Staff

Canadian band The Brothers Landreth is making a stop in North Battleford this Saturday, the third of 11 dates on a short tour spanning the Prairies, and concluding in British

Columbia.

Two shows on the tour are already sold out – the Calgary date at Festival Hall and the Cumberland, B.C., date.

In 2015, the band won a Juno for Roots and Traditional Album of the

Year, and was nominated for the Americana UK International Artist of the Year alongside names associated with alternative country: Gretchen Peters, Jason Isbell, and Sturgill Simpson.

The Dekker Centre’s

Moe McGuinty said the band’s vocals sound like the Eagles, and that their sound is rock but not quite heavy rock, something resembling the Allman Brothers Band. The Brothers Landreth’s slide guitarist Ariel Posen, McGuinty said, is “out of this world” and one of the best he’s ever heard. Bonnie Raitt has also spoken highly of the band.

The Brothers Landreth is touring with pianist Roman Clarke for a number of dates, and Clarke will open the show before joining The Brothers Landreth, McGuinty said. McGuinty calls Clarke “a heartthrob.”

The Brothers Landreth is making a stop in North Battleford this Saturday at the Dekker Centre.

Tickets are available at the Dekker Centre’s box

office, or online. The show begins at 8 p.m.

Housing strategy survey Staff

The City of North Battleford is seeking input from the public in crafting its housing strategy.

In a news release, the city says an online survey has been created at https:// app.civicly.io/survey/northbattleford-housing-strategy-survey.

Participants will automatically receive a chance to win one of 10 Free Family Passes to the Co-op Aquatic Centre.

The city is partnering with V3 Companies of Canada for the development of a 10-year Strategy and Action Plan. According to a city news release, this plan will serve as an essential document to start solving housing issues in the community.

A number of potential housing programs, policies and actions are expected to be recommended to city council by early 2018.

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Tuesday last week was a day for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of the Battlefords to recognize nine community leaders with Canada 150 medals.

The medals, which were personally paid for by Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz after the Liberals cut funding for them, were presented at the Gold Eagle Casino. Five medals were presented by the chamber while Rotary presented four of their members with medals.

Receiving medals were the following individuals: Terry Blanchette: longtime member and current president of Rotary Club;

longtime board member of Battlefords Humane Society; inducted into NB Sports Hall of Fame Warren Williams: current president of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Rotary Club .

Jean Walker: longtime investment advisor, longtime Rotarian and former Rotary Club president, Paul Harris fellow.

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North Stars beat Broncos in overtime

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

It took a little bit for the Battlefords North Stars to get going Tuesday night, but once they did the Humboldt Broncos didn’t have an answer for them.

Down 2-0 until the final stages of the second period, the North Stars scored three unanswered goals as they improved to 5-0-1 with a 3-2 overtime triumph at the Civic Centre.

“We came out flat and we talked about really focusing on the backcheck more during the first intermission,” North Stars forward MacGregor Sinclair said. “We did that and we got rewarded with our first goal at the end of the second period, and we kept that level of play up in the third period and in overtime.

“Obviously we’ve had a bit of a layoff since our last game (an 8-6 win over the

Troy Gerein tried to feed the puck through a sea of Humboldt Broncos players and on to the stick of Battlefords North Stars teammate Matthias Urbanski Tuesday night at the Civic Centre. Photo by Lucas Punkari

Estevan Bruins at the SJHL showcase in Saskatoon) but that’s a bad excuse to try and blame our start on that.

I think we may have taken Humboldt a bit lightly and now we know that we can’t take any team for granted out there.”

Sinclair was the hero of Tuesday’s game as he fired

a shot past Broncos netminder Jacob Wassermann with 1:18 to go in the extra frame.

“Humboldt was hemming us in for awhile there and [North Stars goaltender] Taryn [Kotchorek] saved our line there with a huge save,” Sinclair said.

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“I think once the boys got their feet moving we were able to get some bounces going our way,” Klieboer said. “On the first goal, it was four-on-four situation their guys got running around a little bit and [Cody] made an unreal pass to me to the point.

Keith [Anderson] was blocking their goalie so he had no idea where the puck was coming from.

“It was another four-onfour play on that second goal and everyone went to Troy [Gerein] when he had the puck. I was able to get the pass from him when I moved into the slot and I was able to put it in.”

Kleiboer also had an assist on Sinclair’s overtime winning goal while Anderson finished up the night with two

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Taryn Kotchorek made 40 saves to earn the victory, with his best stop coming in the third period as he made a lunging stick save to stop a tip in front of the net by Derek Patter.

Kaleb Dahlgren and Evan Thomas both found the back of the net for the Broncos, who received a 34-save performance from Wassermann.

The North Stars will have another lengthy layoff until their next game, which will be held at the Civic Centre on Friday, Oct. 13 against the Melville Millionaires.

“Going from playing three games in less than 48 hours like we did during the showcase to playing one game in about 17 days is pretty tough,” Sinclair said. “However, we’ve been having really good practices and I think that allows us to be at a good level for that next game.”

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Stars split showcase games BATTLEFORDS Bait and Tackle Staff It was a weekend of ups and downs for the Battlefords Stars as they started their 2017-18 Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League campaign at the league’s showcase event in Warman.

After dropping a 6-2 decision to the Notre Dame Hounds Friday, the Stars bounced back with a 7-3 victory over the Notre Dame Argos Saturday.

Matthew Flodell led the way in Saturday’s game with a three-goal performance, while Trey Stocker helped to set up four goals for the Stars.

Ian Hillis had three assists and Ty Mossiman

scored a pair of goals in the victory.

Luke Fennig and Damon McKenzie rounded out the scoring.

Keaton Sorensen had three assists for the Argos in the loss, while Jacob Robinson, Ryan Nause and Qaritag Kusugak.

Damon McKenzie scored twice for the Stars in Friday’s defeat, while Ty Mosimann had a pair of assists.

Luke Mylymok had a pair of goals for the Hounds, while Ryker Evans, Brad Morrissey and Drew Englot all had two point games.

Cole Stevenson and Stanley Cooley also scored

in the victory.

The Stars received some welcome news Friday as last year’s leading scorer Adam Beckman was reassigned to the team from the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs.

Beckman, a 16 year old from Saskatoon, suited up for the Chiefs in their season opener on Sept. 22 against the Prince George Cougars.

The Stars will head back out on the road this weekend for a pair of games against the Swift Current Legionnaries, which will be followed up by their home opener Tuesday, Oct. 10 when the Saskatoon Contacts will visit the Civic Centre.

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The start of the 201718 Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League season didn’t go quite as well as the Battlefords Sharks had envisioned.

In a pair of games at the Horizon Credit Union Centre over last weekend, the Sharks fell by scores of 9-2 and 4-1 to the Melville Prairie Fire.

Saturday’s season opener actually saw the Sharks take a 1-0 lead after the opening 20 minutes following a goal from

Brooklyn Rowley.

However, the Prairie Fire controlled the second frame as they scored five times before Ali Aitken gave the Sharks their second goal of the night on a late power play.

Brooklyn Rowley had a goal and an assist in the loss, while Sydney Rowley dished out two helpers.

The Prairie Fire’s offence was led by Jaydea Guenter-Beite and Kailey Ottenbreit, as they each had two goals and an assist.

Maya Tupper had the lone goal for the Sharks in

Sunday’s rematch, as she scored on the power play with Cassidy Carlson picking up an assist.

Heather Fiske scored a goal and two assists to lead the way for the hosts.

The Sharks will be on the road once again this weekend as they’ll take on the defending league champion Prince Albert Northern Bears in a pair of games.

Their home opener will take place at Battleford Arena on Saturday, Oct. 14 when the Saskatoon Stars come to town for a 7:30 p.m. affair.

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September was an odd month for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior football team as they played all four of their games on the road.

Come Friday night, they will be back under the familiar surroundings of Beaver Lions Stadium, as the Vikings will kick off a three-game homestand with a 6:30 p.m. battle against the Holy Cross Crusaders.

“It was kind of a weird start for us as having all of those games on the road to begin a season was something that we’ve never done before,” all-around offensive player Zach Wolfe said.

“We’re really looking forward to getting thing started against Holy Cross on Friday, as it should be a really good game.”

The Vikings are entering their home opener with

a 3-1 record as they picked up a 42-33 win in Saskatoon over the defending 3A provincial champion Bishop J Mahoney Saints.

“We had a similiar offensive game plan to what we had used over the last couple of games, but we ended up going to the air a little more than we had been,” Vikings head coach Mike Humenny said.

“Our quarterback Damon Dutton was 28 for 33 passing for 325 yards and we had Pressly Peterson back in the lineup to make some really timely catches, along with Wolfe, Rett Taggart and Riley Rathwell all steping up in the passing game.”

Friday’s game will give the Vikings a good idea of where they sit in the Saskatoon league, as the Crusaders have gone to win the 4A title for the last six straight years.

They haven’t broken through on the provincial stage since 1995, however, as they lost to Regina Riffel

Royals in 2011 and have be beaten the last five seasons by the Regina LeBoldus Gold Suns dynasty.

“That’s a team that we have a lot of respect for,” Wolfe said. “We’re really focussing on our fundementals and keeping things simple for our game against them.”

“That’s a massive benchmark for where we want to be as a program going forward,” Humenny said. “We’ve seen them play live and they are a really good team once again, so it should be a great test for our team.”

The Vikings final two games of the year will take place at Beaver Lions Stadium.

The Prince Albert St. Mary Maruaders will come to town on Friday, Oct. 13 and the Marion Graham Falcons will face the Vikings on Thursday, Oct. 20 in a rematch of last year’s Saskatoon 3A semifinal that the Falcons won in Saskatoon.

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Beautiful weather for Borden threshing day

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Sept. 30 was a beautiful fall day for the Borden Threshermen’s Club to hold their annual threshing day and the Borden Museum hosted the roast beef supper in the Community Centre. There were over 250 out at the site where you could enjoy beet borscht, veggie soup with bread and jam and beverages, served from the Cook Car. There was a stationary engine display with many old engines running.

After lunch there was potato digging with Cyril Saunders running the old digger and Bob Klassen pulling it with his 1958 JD420 tractor. Spectators were given bags and could pick up the potatoes as they were dug.

The parade of power at noon had riders Alan Gunsch and Joyce Patterson as flag bearers, along with riders Stew Walton and his granddaughter Katie, Louise Saunders had her Welsh Cobs pulling a democrat with the Newbold family as passengers, Mel Henry of Martensville followed with his grey Percherons pulling a people carrier, then Gill Labelle of Grandora had a team of miniature mules pulling a mini hay rack and Roy Ottoman of Martensville had his team of black Percherons pulling the plow. Randy Wolfe from Saskatoon had his team of Belgian X’s hitched to a democrat, Ken Crush had a threehitch of black Percheron crosses and a gray quarter-

Cyril Saunders manning the potato digger pulled by B. Klassen’s JD420 tractor and people waiting to bag potatoes on Sept. 30.

Ken Crush and Roy Ottman discing and plowing with their black Percheron teams.

horse pulling his democrat, Orest Michalowski had his black Percherons pulling a people carrier, and Demetrius Terleski of Hepburn had a team of quarterhorse duns hitched to a hay rack.

Larry Schpansky drove a 1947 Nash Ambassador car, Kim Yates of Dalmeny brought his 1941 Plymouth, next was a 1948 Co-opE3 tractor driven by Irvin Pfeifer of Saskatoon, Bob Lightfoot drove his 1949

Farmall C, Daryl Amey of Radisson with his 1949 Farmall H followed, then Rod Andrew of Saskatoon with his 1945 JDAR tractor. Dave Howe’s 1939 JD Model B row crop tractor driven by A. Killash was followed by Ed Neufeld of Borden driving a 1945 JD DR pulling the Clipper combine. Then came Dave Matechuk driving his 1958 JD 630 gas tractor. Next came Bob Klassen with

Threshing with Howe’s JD tractor and Randy Anthofer and Stu Walton pitching sheaves.

Parade of JD tractors led by Rod Andrew and his 1945, D. Howe’s 39 JD Model B, then Ed Neufeld and 1945 JD tractor and Clipper combine. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

his 1958 420 JD, Aaron and Casey Wensley with their 1958 MF, Nigel Cutting driving his 1946 8N Ford, Cyril Saunders with his 1947MH combine and Dave Howe driving a 1952 JDRW tractor pulling the 1927 Minneapolis threshing machine. The Borden Fire and Rescue along with the grass fire truck completed the parade.

Ken Crush and Roy Ottoman put their teams to work plowing and discing while bindering was being done by Howe’s JD tractor and McCormick binder.

At the north end of the field Louise Saunders and crew set up an obstacle course and riders took their horses through the various obstacles.

At 2 p.m. they got everything set up and proceeded to demonstrate threshing of bygone days, using Dave Howe’s JD tractor to run the machine and Nigel Cutting pulled the loaded racks of sheaves with his 46 Ford tractor. Randy Anthofer and Stu Walton started, then many other men and ladies climbed up on the hay rack to pitch sheaves in to the thresher and the oats were loaded in to a wooden grain box while the pile of straw kept getting larger as they threshed two loads of sheaves.

Cyril Saunders then demonstrated how his 1947 MH combine could still get the job done, just on a much smaller scale than

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Taking a picturesque drive with all the trees in their glorious fall colours back in to Borden to visit the museum, more than 300 enjoyed a roast beef supper in the Community Hall with coal oil lanterns, no serviettes and pie served right in the plate it was baked in to end a great autumn day.

Playing music at the field and in the Seniors Centre where you waited to go eat was the Amundsen Family of Debden, with the dad and his four children playing and singing.

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The Amundson Family entertaining while people wait to eat following the Borden Threshermen’s Club annual threshing day.

Nancy and Neil Stubbs entertaining at Borden Seniors potluck supper Sept. 27.

Farmers Market holds Appreciation Day

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Borden School held their 16th annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 27 and they raised $780 for cancer research.

The Borden Senior Girls volleyball team did well in September, winning the silver at Clavet on the 9th, winning the Osler/VCA tournament on the 16th and the Aberdeen tournament on the 23rd.

On the team for seniors are Danika, Kirsten, Natalie, Rachel and Brooke B. and, from the juniors, Savannah, Jade and Brooke F. The girls host their own tournament at Borden on Oct. 13 and 14.

The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper Sept. 27 with 44 out to enjoy the evening, but Lew Wall was the only one present to blow out the birthday candles. Artist of the month featured is the photography of Garry Leschyshyn of Radisson. Entertain-

orden Radisson ing for the evening were Nancy and Neil Stubbs of Saskatoon. Nancy does the vocals along with Neil and he played the saxophone, accordion, guitar and keyboard, playing a number of familiar and old time tunes.

The Borden Farmers’ Market held their appreciation day Sept. 19, with more than 100 enjoying free veggies with dip, goodies and beverages.

It was also a busy day for the United Church selling hot dogs and hamburgers and for the vendors selling their wares. There is one more market Oct. 6 in the Fire Hall, then the season ends, with the Christmas sale Dec. 2 in the Borden Community Centre and Senior’s Centre from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Grad 2018 class providing the lunch all day.

Coach Allison Dyck, Danika, Kirsten, Natalie, Rachel, Brooke B., Coach Nicole Kaufman. Juniors in front are Brooke F, Savannah and Jade. Photo submitted

Condolences go to the family of Jamie Larner who passed away Sept. 30 in Saskatoon – to her twin girls who live at Borden with Grandma Cheryl Larner, to her grandmother Laura Loeppky at Borden, aunt Diane Winters, Borden, and brother Shane and Tasha Larner and family of Borden.

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By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Oct. 5 is upon us, meaning its only four days to Thanksgiving and only 26 days to Halloween – both popular celebrations in their own right. As of press time, there is good news for many in farm world as it appears harvest is complete or close to completion for many, a welcome relief from last year’s dilemma.

It cannot be said enough, when travelling this busy Thanksgiving weekend, please slow down and arrive alive. Be patient while farmers may still be moving equipment, be tolerant of additional traffic on the highways and be mindful of your surroundings to ensure that you and your family really do have a happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Last week I talked of Maidstone readers that have mentioned a time or two their appreciation of this column and this week I need to give a shout out to the Kellers who have also mentioned to my folks their enjoyment of this column. It’s always nice to get positive feedback on your work, as well as know that others outside of our community are reading – so thanks, folks, for the kind words.

Last weekend’s annual Fall Fair and Trade Show was a hit. Organizers were pleased with the crowds who came out to enjoy the unique shopping opportu-

nity News nities, the home made and home grown creations presented at the fall fair portion as well as the pancake breakfast, the yummy food served in the booth as well as plenty of opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbors who gathered.

This is the Unity Ag Society’s biggest undertaking each year and the success of this event is a direct reflection of all the work they put into hosting this annual activity.

As a full slate of activity has kept many busy in September, so lines up a full October of activities and events too. Continued weekends full of activity as well as week days and nights that appear busy for many is a good sign of a healthy and happening community – so kudos to all of these people that make all of these things happen. Attendees appreciate it, organizers appreciate the success had with good support and turnouts; and don’t forget, much of this activity draws in visitors from other communities. Be sure to stay tuned to your local paper, this column, posters around town as well as social media posts for all events and activities upcoming.

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UCHS won’t have much time to catch their breath after an extremely busy September. The Warrior football team are sporting a flawless 3-0 record as of Sept. 23, not having yet the score from the Sept. 29 road game in Martensville before press time. Heading into tonight’s match up against Kindersley on home turf, Warrior fans will be cheering loudly for continued success on the field. Last weekend senior volleyball held court in their home tournament and it is the junior teams turns next. Cross Country running is near completion, drama rehearsals are into regular routine, SLC attended a conference last week, SADD is planning

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their season out and yearbooks will be handed out soon with this year’s yearbook production underway. There actually is a ton more of events and activity not even all accounted for here, but be assured, in addition to academic teachings and reachings, there is plenty for every student to take part in at UCHS. Speaking of UCHS, this weekend will be the second annual alumni volleyball tournament at the senior gym this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with proceeds to a UCHS scholarship. Kudos to these former students for continuing to pay it forward.

At Unity Public School, their hallways are alive with the sights and sounds of fall. Bulletin Board creations are always a pleasure for students and visitors alike, thanks to those that take the time to create them. Last week, we reminded folks about driving through the school zone when the bus stop arms are in place and this week we are reminding motorists that Sally Stop Sign is in place before you enter the school zone going east for a reason. Please take care out there. The school had a short week this week with PD held on Monday.

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Harvest is winding down but some people still need a warm spell to totally finish up. Maybe that will come after the first snow melts, as it usually does. The leaves seemed to be hanging on a long time this fall but the wind this past weekend has changed that idea.

There was no contract bridge last week but duplicate bridge went on Tuesday night at the Do Drop In with top score by Glen and Julie Moore, second

by Maureen Campbell and Margaret Dyck, with third being Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck. In the city on Sept. 28, again top score went to Glen and Julie Moore, second were Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine and third were Vern Iverson and David Sharpe.

Pickle Ball starts up in the Community Complex on Oct. 4, from 1:30 to 4

Non decomposeables found in four-year-old compost pile at Meota. Photo by Lorna Pearson

p.m. The number to call for info is 306-441-0999.

Minimum wage in Saskatchewan is up from $10.72 to $10.96 per hour.

Alberta just raised theirs from $12.20 to $13.60.

Manitoba is at $11, other provinces in this neighbourhood.

Reports have come in about pet owners not cleaning up behind their dogs, a sign of irresponsibility by their owner. It’s too bad in a community where children play everywhere and no one likes to step in it.

If you have driven north into Fairview Heights you will have seen the Canada 150 logo painted on the street corner. Nice to see that extra effort made to show our appreciation of the celebration this year.

Folks in the Shell Lake area will be missing a fellow who has lived there all his life. He’s driven school bus, ran a garage fixing tires and automobile problems for years, and was everyone’s friend. He was provincial president of SSAI at one time, played the saxophone for many a dance and was just an all around busy guy. Edward Simonar passed away Sept.

Each employee of Innovation is given the opportunity to contribute $2 each payday through payroll deduction to donate to charity. In recognition of this generosity, these employees are able to wear casual attire on Fridays. Innovation matches these contributions, and each Advice Centre is asked to pick a local charity to receive a donation. Meota staff have directed this year’s donation to the Meota Lakeshore Lions Club. In the photo is Innovation Meota MSR Susan Demchuk presenting a $433.33 cheque to Meota Lakeshore Lions Club president Lawrie Ward. This represents Meota’s share of the district allotment of proceeds of the Dress Down for Charity program. Lions fund many needs in the lake area, including improvements to the Community Hall and the Do Drop In Seniors Centre and Meota Girls’ Club. Left to right are North Central Regional Vice-President John Jangula, Lion Rose Delainey, Lion Art Jones, MSR Susan Demchuk and Lion Terry Shury. Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson

25 at 88 years of age. His funeral was held Sept. 29 in Shell Lake.

The newest thing in the field of insulation for buildings is denim insulation, made from discarded jeans and made into batts that are user friendly and not itchy or unhealthy to work with. It is blue in color and comes folded in half, sealed in a plastic bag.

The annual Meota Lions Supper is slated for Oct. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The usual full house is expected, so see you there.

Women in Saudi Arabia now can drive a car. It was the only country in the

world that forbade it, until recently. If caught driving they could have been arrested and the car confiscated. They will also be allowed to vote and run in municipal elections. Allowing women to drive will save much needed money for essentials at home, as what was being spent on taxis or private drivers adds up, since there is no public transit system.

While a resident was collecting compost from the transfer site’s four-yearold pile, she came across various articles that should not have been there – large piece of iron, animal bone,

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pieces of metal and plastic, a metal and a plastic fork, string and rope pieces, a cotton glove – none of these things will ever break down. There were pine cones, too, which take forever to break down unless they’ve been chopped up. Other things not to go there are meats or bones, grease, treated wood sawdust, tin or metal objects.

On the positive side, you can bring anything from the plant world that was living – leaves, grass, garden plants, cornstalks, coffee grounds and filters, banana peels, vegetable scraps and small prunings.

Orange peels and onions are too acidic, which can kill earthworms or other microorganisms, so not too many of them. Dog manure may contain parasites. No glossy magazines. No coal ash.

The battle with the boxelder bug continues as they multiply along the south sides of buildings or the boardwalk at the park. These maple bugs are harmless, just a pesty nuisance as they end up indoors sometimes. When I checked back at the park to see the thousands that I killed there, they were gone, so something, maybe birds, had taken care of them.

Happy Thanksgiving weekend to everyone!

Family gatherings are the usual feasting event, so drive carefully and enjoy our bountiful larders.

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Birthday in Meota The family of Cora Christiansen of Meota hosted a lovely afternoon tea at the Do Drop In on Saturday, Sept. 30, for her 80th birthday. Her husband Sven, Janice and Kent Morton, Vern Iverson and his daughter Christine Iverson enjoyed a fun game of golf at the Rustic Nine Golf Course, northeast of North Battleford and then came to the tea. There were more than 40 guests of family and friends. Cora’s two sisters, Elsie and Gladys, and her brother, Lloyd Davies, attended.

All of their immediate family were there, as shown in the picture. Cora cut the beautiful cake with two pictures of herself on top and shared it with her company. The room was tastefully decorated and folks signed the guest book and enjoyed a nice social afternoon visiting and meeting her family. Photos submitted by Lorna Pearson

October Skies The moon is five days away from full as October begins. There’s an occultation with Neptune for the extreme south of the Southern Hemisphere on the 3rd.

Full moon is on the 5th.

By the 9th, Aldebaran is occulted for observers in northeast Asia, Alaska, and northwest Canada. On the 15th, Regulus is o c c u lt e d for U.S. viewers, a close approach for Canada – 0.2 degrees south of the moon. Mars and Venus put on a show, as they both snuggle up to the moon on the morning of the 17th, making a great photo opportunity. Mars is slightly to the west and Venus a little further southeast, with bright Regulus above, and Arcturus to the east. Saturn is 3 degrees south on the 24th; and Neptune is once again occulted on Oct. 30 in the extreme south.

Mercury is hardly visible during most of the month, emerging in the western evening sky to-

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ward month-end, reaching aphelion on the 29th.

Venus remains as the brilliant beacon in the eastern morning sky, gradually heading around in its orbit behind the sun. Mars joins with its much brighter companion on the 5th, only 0.2 degrees away, and remaining close for the lunar encounter on the 17th (see above).

Venus reaches its greatest latitude north on the 24th.

Mars is visible in the eastern dawn sky, joined

by Venus on the 5th.

Again, the two are joined by the moon on the 17th.

A great photo op, but rise early to see it.

Jupiter is poorly placed early in the month, quickly smothered by the sun’s glare, as the gas giant reaches conjunction on the 26th.

Saturn is low in the evening southwestern

sky, brushed by the crescent moon on the 23rd.

Uranus is visible throughout the night sky, rising at sunset and setting at dawn. On a good night, when the planet is high overhead, it can be seen with the unaided eye. Its distinctive bluegreen colour and nontwinkling appearance are a sure sign that the right object is in view.

Neptune is visible most of the night, rising late and disappearing in the dawn’s early light.

The moon overtakes it on the 3rd and the 30th.

The zodiacal light is visible in the eastern sky before morning twilight at the end of October.

James Edgar has had an interest in the night sky all his life. He joined The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2000 and is now Editor of the renowned Observer’s Handbook and Production Manager of the bi-monthly RASC Journal. The IAU named asteroid 1995 XC5 “(22421) Jamesedgar” in his honour.

Schallen Peters Grade 11 Fav Subject: Art Fav App: SnapChat Last Book read: Silence Future Occupation: Photographer

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NICODEMO: It is with sadness the family of William Norman (Bill) Nicodemo, beloved husband of Dorothy Nicodemo, resident of North Battleford, SK., announce his passing Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Battlefords Union Hospital with family at his side. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Bill’s Life was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from Third Avenue United Church with Rev. Frances Patterson Officiating. Private interment took place at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. Box 1358, North Battleford, SK. S9A 3L8 (please designate to the Palliative Care Unit or Ward 3 North) or to Third Avenue United Church, 1301-102nd. St., North Battleford, SK S9A 1G4. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Celebration Of Life arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________

OBITUARIES DUCHARME: In Loving Memory of Donna Alice Ducharme, born April 6, 1959, passed away September 7, 2017. Donna leaves to cherish her memory: Her partner, Mark Pilipow; Her sons: James (Ashley) – grandchildren: Chloe & Tristan; David, and their father, Greg Ducharme. Brothers & Sisters: Dorothy (Sid) Fournier, Nanaimo, BC; Ernie (Eleanor) Voegeli, Ruddell, SK; David (Gail) Voegeli, Maymont, SK; Linda (Barry) Stoicescu, Nipawin, SK; Anna (Blair) Dearborn, Richard, SK. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins & friends. Donna was predeceased by her parents, Beatrice & Otto Voegeli and her brother, Leonard. Celebration Of Life was held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from the Maymont School Auditorium, Maymont, Saskatchewan. Eulogist was Robert Stack. Memorial Donations may be made in Donna’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society or a Charity of Donor’s Choice. Arrangemnets were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

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Hope and 279 - 3rd Ave. North Blake Emmons The Good Brothers Draws will be made at 3:30 p.m.

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The Good Brothers EVENT TICKETS: $60.00 each or a Table of Eight $440.00 Host:

Special Guest:

To purchase please call 306-445-7781 or 306-441-9602 Blaketickets Emmons The Honourable Vaughn Cash Bar Available – Lunch Provided – 50/50 Draw Solomon Schofield Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

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FEED & SEED

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

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STEEL BUILDING SALE ...�BLOWOUT SALE!�

20X23$5,998.

25X27 $6,839.

30X33 $8,984. One End Wall Included. Bonus Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-2127036

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Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks...

Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports...

1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260.

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Battlefords/Lloydminster EDA Notification of pending nomination race.

We would like to thank the Honorable Gerry Ritz for his many years of service to the EDA. Gerry and Judy we wish you all the best in your retirement!

As most of you know Gerry will be retiring shortly as our MP.

Motor Licence Issuer

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. 1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 “serving ALL your insurAnCe &

The Nomination will be announced in the coming days, anyone interested in becoming a nomination candiate will need to obtain a nomination package containing a nomination application.

motor LiCenCe needs�

COMING EVENTS

Anyone eligible who is interested will be able to obtain information and an application from Daryl Fransoo at fransoo@hotmail.com or at 306-441-9871.

Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Twin Rivers Curling Club has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Special Use - Sports Facility Curling Club permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Twin Rivers Curling Club at 2-623 Carlton Trail 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

Village

Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499

PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISCRETIONARY USE SUBDIVISION

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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, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Monday, September 18 - November 6 Sharing Grief’s Journey - A support group for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for 8 weeks. For more information call Sue at 306-445-6658 or Denise at 306-441-3338.

Friday, October 6

Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has received a discretionary subdivision application. The application is for one (1) single-parcel country residential lot consisting of proposed Lot 12, Block 9, within LSD 10-3-53-20-W3M as shown in “Schedule A� below. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Conservation District, which defers to the Agriculture District, Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw 94-4, known as the RM of Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw.

Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on October 24th, 2017 in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to Friday, October 20th, 2017 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0. For questions or additional information, call the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333.

S. Yvonne Prusak English Style Fish & Chips at the Royal Canadian Legion #70,RURAL  North MUNICIPALITY  OF  MERVIN  No.  499  Municipal Planner Battleford from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 225 Advance tickets only, phone 306September 26, 2017 Public  N otice  o f  D iscretionary  Use  Subdivision  445-2173.

Saturday, October 7 North Battlefield - Super Smash 4 Brothers Tournament at the North notice  is  hereby  given  that  to  Battleford Library, 1392 - 101stPublic  Street. 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Registration.

1:00pursuant  section  55  of  the  Planning  and  Development  Act,  6:00 p.m.Tournament. Please bring your own controller.Types you can bring 2007  tcontrollers hat  the  RM  f  Mremotes. ervin  NAges o.  499  has  received  are: Wii U pro controllers, Gamecube &oWii 10+.

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glaslyn

Box 279, Glaslyn SK S0M 0Y0 villageofglaslyn@sasktel.net

PUBLIC NOTICE – SALE OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY September 28, 2017 Tenders will be received by the Village of Glaslyn for the following property until 4 p.m., October 31, 2017: ANY TENDERS SUBMITTED AFTER 4 P.M., OCTOBER 31, 2017 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Legal Description: LOT 16 BLOCK 4 PLAQN BX5641 Land Area: 7496.73 SQUARE FEET Zoning: RESIDENTIAL (R1) Property Taxes: $875.27 (2017 TAX YEAR) General Comments: The subject property will be sold on an “as is� basis, with the condition that the improvements be demolished. There shall be no public viewing, no warranties offered or implied on the condition of this property.

Possession Date: Upon payment in full, transfer of title will be submitted.

Required Tender Forms: All submitted tenders are to include the following:

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a  discretionary  subdivision  application.   The  Tuesday, October 10

application  is  Street for  one  single-­�parcel  Senior Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th from(1)  2:00 - 4:30 p.m. country  residential  consisting  of  welcome. proposed  Lot  12,  Entertainment by Loewen’s Orchestra.

Lunchlot  & Bingo.

All seniors

1. The required tender form. • All tenders are to be submitted on the required tender form (available at the Village office). The tender form must be completed in full. No other information is to be provided other than that asked on the required form. Form to be submitted to the Village office in person or by mail to the following address: Village of Glaslyn, Box 279, Glaslyn, SK S0M 0YO

Block  9,  within  LSD  10-­�3-­�53-­�20-­�W3M  as  shown  Saturdays, October 14

Family Justice Services offers a Parenting after Separation and Divorce permitted  a  be discretionary  use  in  the  Program - to help people who are consideringas  or may in the separation/ Conservation  District,  which  defers  to  the  divorce process from 9:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. Registration is mandatory.

Agriculture  istrict,  Schedule  A,  section  (B)(f)  of  There is no fee for these session.

To registerDcall toll free 1-877-964-5501.

Bylaw  94-­�4,  known  RM  only of  M-ervin  Location will be advised when you register.

Classes areas  forthe  adults no No.  499  Zoning  Bylaw.    child care is provided.

2. A deposit equal to 10 per cent of the total bid amount. • The deposit shall be in the form of a certified cheque, bank draft, money order or cash. Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.

No additional documents shall be provided with the tender submission. Additional documents, incomplete tender forms or failure to submit correct deposit amount will result in rejection of the tender. All tenders shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked as Lot 16 Block 4 Plan BX5641, the legal address.

Saturday, October 14 this  application  at  the  Council  will  consider Â

Bottles & Barrels - The best arty since prohibition.

Celebrate the regular  scheduled  Council  meeting  on  October  roaring 20’s with music by the Stone Frigate Big Band.Tasting available for 24th,  2017  in  the  RM  of  Mervin  office.   If  you  wish  Saskatchewan micro breweries, wineries and distilleries. Period costumes to  comment  on  this  proposal,  please  do  so  in  are encouraged. th

The successful purchaser must enter into an agreement for sale. Failure by the successful purchaser to conclude the sales transaction will result in forfeiture of their deposit as liquidated damages.

writing  prior  to  Friday,  October  20 ,  2017  to  Sunday, 15No.  499,  Box  130,  Turtleford,  the  October RM  of  Mervin  Larry Krause concert, Borden Community Centre, 2:00 p.m.

SK,  S0M  2Y0.   For  questions  or  additional  Hosted by Borden Friendshipinformation,  call  the  Municipal  Planner  at  (306)  Club with proceeds to Borden Lakeland Library 845-­â€?7333.  Â

The Village of Glaslyn reserves the right to reject any or all tenders.

Wednesday, October 15

Kate Clarke Administrator

S.  Yvonne  rusak  Borden Friendship Club Harvest Tea andPBake Sale, Senior’s Club Room, Municipal  Planner  2:00 p.m. By donation.

September  26,  2017   Saturday, October 21

Borden Lions Fall supper, Borden Community Centre, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Westjet raffle draw with proceeds to Borden Museum washrooms.

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Saturday, October 28 Family Hallowe’en Dance, Borden Community Centre, 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. $300 gift basket raffle, Proceeds to Borden Museum Washroom Fund.

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Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Heavy equipment

SCRAPER & DOZER, GRADER OPERATORS

for late model CAT equip. Camp job.

Competitive wages, plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

EXPERIENCED WATER WELL Driller for farms & acreages. Edmonton based. We have the work.

Excellent earnings, year round work. Helpers also apply. Email resume: bigiron@bigirondrilling.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766).

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Councillor for Division No. 6 Will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 5th day of October, 2017.

Ken E. Reiter Returning Officer

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PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com

AUCTIONS

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TENDERS

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.

BATTLEFORDS MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION will be holding a

MEETING

Thursday, October 26th, 2017 7:00 p.m. - Room #101 Don Ross (891-99th Street) to disclose our 2016-2017 Audited Financial Statement.

All members of Battlefords Minor Hockey Association are encourged to attend.

Kelly Strain, Office Manager Battlefords Minor Hockey Association NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Notice of Abandonment of Poll The Rural Municipality of Paynton No. 470 Municipal By Election 2017 Division No. 1 Whereas Albert Duhaime, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 1 is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 1, 2017.

Dated this 27th day of September, 2017.

Michelle Buechler Returning Officer

Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997)

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.

This property is leased for the 2017 crop year and will be available for possession by December 29, 2017.

Purchaser(s) will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Now accepting applications for the following positions: Teacher • Medstead Central School • Spiritwood High School Closing noon Tuesday, October 10, 2017 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.

Notice is hereby given that Red Setter Holdings Inc. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Special Use - Sports Facility Billiard Hall permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as DC’S Billiards (2017) at 1191 101st Street 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

currently has the following opportunity:

North Battleford, Saskatchewan

Rental Technician

The responsibility of a Rental Technician is to provide prompt courteous and efficient service to customers, advising customers on the operation and safety appropriate to rental and related items; processing transactions, repairing, maintaining rental equipment, general housekeeping, loss prevention, ordering and replenishing merchandise and staying current with trends in the industry.

The successful candidate will have: - Min 3-5 years’ experience in the industry - Trade Certificate an asset - Valid Driver’s license - Excellent communication skills - Self-awareness and the willingness to learn and progress - Prior rental experience a benefit - Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends We offer completive salary based on experience and great working conditions.

If you are interested, email resumé to c.gartner@nbhomehardware.com Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Maymont News

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

The Sharon United Church Fall Supper will be held Sunday, Oct. 22, at the Maymont School Gym. Please join us.

Everyone is welcome.

Adults admission is $15,

aymont News children 12 and under are $5. Pre-schoolers get in free. The time is 5 to

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We have another event happening in October. More information on that event next week.

Please remember to mark on your calendar – flu shots at the Maymont Senior Center Nov. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Sharon United Church. Photo submitted CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The 2018 Winter Games is seeking an

Administrative Assistant for the upcoming games in North Battleford from February 18 - 24, 2018.

This position is a full-time - temporary position which will provide administrative support and carry out duties related to the operational aspects of the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games.

Main roles include office management, communication, data entry/management and provide support to the Games Manager and various divisions.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills: • • • •

Excellent communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Office management skills.

Proficiency to work with Microsoft word, excel and other related programs.

• Knowledge and experience working with database systems is an asset.

• Knowledge and experience with event management is an asset.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

The deadline to receive applications is October 18, 2018.

For more information on the position visit: www.saskgames.ca/winter/2018-news

nity News

Continued from Page 24 Rink users and attendees are loving the new and improved lighting in the arena. Canskate held their registration last week meaning it’s not just hockey that is ready to roll for the winter. 3-on-3 hockey will wrap up this weekend, making way for regular practices and games as hockey season has officially begun. The Midget AA’s held their tryouts and are now ready for their season, too. The Unity Miners have also hit the ice and soon we will learn of this season’s schedule for the Miners who will be happily welcomed back into the swing of things at the rink, after a one-year absence.

Stay tuned to the schedules at the rink or the Town of Unity website for all the latest and greatest coming up at the rink.

Unity curling club will hold their registration nights on Tuesday, Oct 10 and Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 7-9 p.m. You can register as an individual, a team or a spare. For more information check out the Unity curling club Facebook page or call the club at 306-228-2212.

The Unity Miners held a burger sale at AG foods last week to meet the players as well as getting some support for the team’s restart in the SWHL this season.

Now with the trade fair over, this means curling rink execs and ice technicians will begin preparation of the curling rink sheets as the Unity Curling Club season gets set to rock the house for another season. It is best to watch the Unity Curling Club Facebook page, notices posted around town and your local papers for the latest updates on curling season, soon to star.

Delta Co-op’s Fuel Good Day raised more than $1,000 for the Unity Fire Department. The Unity volunteer fire crew will be hosting their annual open house and barbecue next week in recognition of Fire Prevention Week activity. Our community is very grateful to these individuals who choose to take on the task of protective services for our town and rural areas. Let’s show them the support they deserve at this event.

Last week as I mentioned the five churches in our community and re-

minded you all of the many things these venues offer to their congregations, and their community members.

You might want to take in a Thanksgiving service at the church of your choice as they truly offer us all a reminder of the many things we all have to be thankful for. As well, you may learn of upcoming fall/fowl supper events too.

Remember, if you have ever thought “Gee, I wonder what community group could use a hand” or “Gee, I seem to have a little spare time on my hands.” Then consider the Unity museum group who is in need of additional volunteers to help with the many tasks of fundraising during the winter with their pancake breakfasts or just to lend a hand when it comes to the many maintenance and winterizing duties needed to keep this venue in the condition we’re all accustomed to. Contact the town office at 306-228-2621 if you are able to lend a hand,

or call Pat Uzelman.

Coffee row folks enter into October with thankfulness for a thriving, active and united community that continues to help each other and host activity for the benefit of the residents and to encourage visitors to come see what Unity is all about. These folks don’t just center table talk on who’s who and what’s what but they encourage each other in a positive surrounding. And, these groups that gather at several establishments in town are always sure to review what has taken place and what is upcoming in our community. Of course, upcoming rink season and the end to another harvest season have been the most popular of topics as of late.

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…

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My old neighbour from Saskatchewan called last week because rain had put a stop to his harvesting.

Ruby, Ed’s wife, uses the computer at their house.

She graciously finds grain prices and other agricultural information that Ed desires from time to time.

Ed could not understand how I could be so frustrated when I could not log into an account I had been using for years on my computer.

“Aren’t you as a Christian supposed to be patient, and not easily angered?” Ed asked me.

“Yes,” I answered. “I have no excuse for my impatience or the fact that I can get angry about what others would think of as

an unimportant matter.”

Ed said with lots of satisfaction, “It is just another case of a preacher not adhering to what he preaches!”

“I have a long record of trying to be more patient and less frustrated or angry when I run into a brick wall. Yet, my record shows a very hit and miss progress,” I told Ed. “You should have a better than a hit or miss record,” Ed said.

“Would you like me better if I could tell you I am always patient, and never easily angered? If I told you that it would be a lie,” I said.

Ed had needled me enough and changed the subject. When it comes

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca to God’s word, there is no changing his law. God’s word is clear and exacting, “Love is patient, and it is not easily angered.”

It is stated that I should be kind, without envy, not boastful, rude or self-seeking. I should also keep no record of wrongs.

I know what I need to do in love, but that does not

mean I can do it perfectly, or even well. I take seriously my need to try to obey God’s word even though my actions miss the mark of perfection.

Only Jesus Christ obeyed God’s law completely or perfectly.

God’s laws or rules make us conscious of our sin or our inability to

keep the law or obey it fully. Our righteousness or obedience to God is always hit or miss without a righteousness from God apart from our own efforts.

This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

The Bible confirms.

“There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”

When we look at other Christians, we may decide that what they do seems less than the best that they could do.

It might seem they are impatient rather than patient. They may seem to be too often angered over unimportant issues to us. We forget we are not in the place of God and have not right to judge others or try to get even with them if they have offended us.

Joseph is famous from the Old Testament for forgiving his brothers who planned to kill him but instead sold him into slavery.

Joseph knew God brought good for many out of the evil actions of his brothers towards him.

My hope is on built on Jesus’ righteousness, not my own imperfect actions.

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

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Phone 306-445-9096

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Maidstone Museum finishes season with corn roast

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

It has been a busy summer at the Maidstone Museum with Christine Carlson on hand four days a week – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. – to take visitors on guided tours. More than 150 visitors come through the museum from June to September.

The flowerbeds planted and watered by Cathy Utri were beautiful as usual.

Some painting was

done on the General Store, the Waseca building to touch up in the kitchen area.

To finish off the season, the annual corn roast was held Wednesday, Sept 6 with over 200 people in attendance on a sunny warm evening. Thank you to all who attended and helped make it such a huge success.

I visited Shiloh Church recently and the grounds were in the usual perfect condition. The register showed 292 people from

across Canada had visited.

For several days in August Leander Lane, his son and grandson camped by the church and redid the plastering of the log church and cut back some of the brush and trees from around the church. A new mixture with straw included was used in the plaster this time, so hopefully it will hold. Others who helped were Bill McGillvery, Judy and Dave Bidwill and especially Justin Johner. Justin hauled straw, sand and whatever was needed for

Maidstone Drop In Centre News

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

Cribbage was played Monday, Sept. 18, with high score going to Jean Hartman and low to Dorothy Schwartz. Lunch was provided by Denise Newton.

The August-September noon birthday lunch was held Sept. 18 with 14 seniors present. Seated at its birthday table were Margaret MacEachern and Jean Hartman.

Missing was Dorothy Schwartz, who was absent as her daughter Linda and husband Larry Fiddler were here for a short time

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from Maidstone. Bingo followed with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern calling. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Harmel, assisted by Bev Stewart.

A group of ladies created a scarecrow for a contest held at the fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 23. It was entered in the traditional category.

Cribbage was played Monday, Sept. 25, with

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bage left behind. He hopes the register can be left over the winter as a number of people come over in the

winter months and it is safe under glass. We should be proud to have this well kept historical site in our area.

Fall is in the air and in the field

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

September went out with lovely mild fall weather. The last day was a perfect day for the Annual Borden Threshing Day at the Borden Museum and grain field close by. There was a good turnout of people. They got to see the museum volunteers do all kinds of field work, cutting grain with a binder, then stoking, then hauling to the threshing machine.

Some fieldwork was done by horses and antique farm equipment. They had a parade at noontime. My husband Stanley Mills took in the busy harvesting day along with other museum volunteers from Luseland and Cando areas. A big thank you to all those busy volunteers, you did a wonderful job. Now to prepare for the next year.

A sudden end came to harvesting when a cold

aljennie blast of high northwest winds blew Arctic air and rain showers in, possibly some snow flurries over the local area. It will take a few warmer days to get all dried out again. The main harvest is pretty well all complete. Just the odd late fields to be finished up.

Most of the grain crops did yield well and good quality grain even though it was a dry summer season we had. Now it’s time to get straw bales made and all other bales all home to the feed yards for winter feeding. Cattle will soon be on the move from then summer pasture to winter fields and corrals.

Weatherwise, October always has 19 fine days according to superstition.

The other 12 days however are not so full of “Merry glee.” October gives us a taste of winter as we cling to summer in vain. The nicest thing about October is it’s too late to worry about weeding the garden.

Tomatoes and the last warm days of summer go well together. Enjoy the sun and autumn colours.

Too, enjoy the plump red juicy fruit while you can.

Soon all will be over for another year.

Make the most of your colourful produce. Chop them fresh into salads.

Bake them sliced or whole in colourful vegetable casseroles. Simmer them with spices for an old-fashioned chili sauce or rich red spaghetti sauce.

And then for a new adventure, fold chopped red tomatoes, raisins, nuts and spices into a cake batter for a large moist and very tasty cake.

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high going to Jean Hartman and low to Dorothy Schwartz, who supplied lunch.

Bingo was played Wednesday, Sept. 27 with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. Lunch was provided by Cheryl McCaskill, assisted by Denise Newton.

The countryside has been most beautiful lately with all the fall colours on the trees. The first windy day and the leaves were gone. We had four nice sunny harvest days last week in this area.

Now everything is at a halt with rain on Sunday.

the plastering and removed all the cut trees and brush.

He also plans on removing more dead trees and gar-

RCMP are reporting that four people have been charged following a Highway 17 traffic stop north of Lloydminster.

Maidstone RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Sept. 27 that resulted in the seizure of firearms and suspected drugs as well as several charges being laid.

The following people have been charged: Devin Nasby, 36, of St. Walburg; Nathan Wolfe, 20, of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation; Derek Weeseekase,

18, of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, and Sloan Ochuschayoo of Big Island Lake Cree Territory, All four face the following charges: two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, three counts of possession of a firearm without a license, one count of possess a loaded prohibited firearm, three counts of being an occupant of a vehicle knowing there is a firearm, one count of carry a concealed weapon, one count of possession a

firearm with ammunition, one count of possession of a prohibited firearm, and one count of participation or contribution to the activities of a criminal organization. Ochuschayoo also faces two counts of breach of undertaking.

All four were to appear in provincial court in Lloydminster Monday.

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Medstead School celebrates and educates for Orange Shirt Day

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

This, the year of Canada 150 and its pursuit of reconciliation for historical damages against the Native American population, has brought about much consideration for this sector of the Canadian populace. Orange Shirt Day has its roots in the St. Joseph Mission residential school commemoration event which took place in William’s Lake, B.C. in 2013.

The roots of the story are based on true events, where, when being brought to the residential school, a young girl had her new orange shirt taken from her in favour of wearing the uniforms of the school. The

incident represents well the disenfranchisement of the Native American population by the residential schools and everything that enabled them.

The ideology behind the tradition is to encourage the ongoing discussion of residential schools as a part of our nation’s history, and to serve as a starting point for conversations against bullying and racism of all sorts. Medstead Central School, knowing that the official event was set for Sept. 30, commemorated

the occurrence on Sept. 29, the Friday one day prior.

A text blast and note to the families were sent out prior, to highlight the instance as Orange Shirt Day. Though no assembly was held, students were addressed regarding the history of the incident and the reasons behind the orange shirts. Surprisingly, much of the student population opted out of the color choice. Additionally, the fact that a large amount of the staff wore colors other than that celebrated for the day shows well how necessary the discussion of these past events truly are.

Medstead School is one full of spirited celebration, the week also seeing the Terry Fox Run and

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Medstead School educates on the history and meaning of Orange Shirt Day. Photo by Corrina Murdoch

much volleyball, however, the Orange Shirt Day was drastically less celebrated.

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to dress in a specific manner does ring heavily in this tradition.

The Rural Municipality of Medstead is located in Division 16 of Saskatchewan with 19 Indian reserves, according to Statistics Canada data. In fact, Battleford, also a part of Division 16, did have a residential school during their nationwide occurrence, with Saskatchewan as a whole having 20. The last residential school nationwide only ceased operations in 1996, according to the Truth and Reconciliation Committee.

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In light of the above, though the event may not have had Medstead citizens as engaged as for many other instances, it is a positive start in showing that rural communities as well as larger locations are making steps to understand the true past of the country. It is a positive step in reconciling these facts with the nation as a whole. By commemorating and discussing this event, Medstead has shown that it is taking part in the important act of acknowledgement of the past and moving progressively into the future.

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