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Downtown construction discontent

City: We apologize, but ... there’s no other way ... By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The state of the downtown construction work in North Battleford was a topic at council Monday night. Councillors were responding to the growing number of Facebook comments and reports about discontent with the pace of the construction work happening on 100th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues. The News-Optimist has received calls in recent weeks voicing concern over the length of time it has taken for the downtown work, with outrage expressed about the impact

to businesses in the core. Councillor Greg Lightfoot raised the issue at council Monday, citing “some discussion and comments in the paper and on Facebook with regards to the work downtown.” He wanted an update on progress and when it would be finished.

Administration officials responded, however, by accentuating the positive, reiterating all the work is expected to be completed by Oct. 6. Director of planning and development Jennifer Niesink said the asphalt was still to go in as well as the brick for the cross-

walks. On 12th Avenue, work on curbing was happening this week, and the sidewalks and roadways are still to be put in. Weather permitting, “we are good for Oct. 6 as the deadline,” said Niesink. Councillor Lightfoot indicated his pleasure at seeing the new sidewalk, trees and bike standards that had been put up downtown. Mayor Ryan Bater also commented on the work that was completed on the sidewalks, saying “that sidewalk is such a pleasure to walk on now.” Bater also responded to the public comments, saying “we recognize it’s been challenging for lot of busi-

Capitol renovations granted city’s downtown tax incentive By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The first major project to receive the recentlyintroduced downtown tax incentive is the Capitol Theatre renovations. Council unanimously approved the application made by Tom Hutchinson and Magic Lantern Theatres, whose incorporated entity Rainbow Cinemas Inc. will receive the incentive. According to documents presented to council Monday night, the value of the work came to $630,015, well in excess of the $500,000 needed to qualify the project for the five-year incentive on the municipal portion of property tax. The Capitol qualified

for the “Building Improvements and Expansion” incentive for the work completed there this spring and summer. The theatre was closed for three months of extensive renovation work before it reopened June 2 for the screening of Wonder Woman. The work done included construction, removing the dividing wall that had divided the theatre into two cinemas, the HVAC, new permanent seating, replacing the office windows, roof work, and renewing the signage, among other improvements. According to city numbers, $6,144.63 in municipal taxes will be exempted for 2017. However, the BID levy, UPAR levy and school tax would

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nesses downtown.” “Unfortunately, in Saskatchewan we have a single construction season,” said Bater. “It is very short, and there’s a lot of work that had to be done. Unfortunately, July and August is the time it has to happen.” City manager Puffalt also thanked the downtown businesses during the

construction period. “We know how hard it is on them to try and function through this time, and so we thank you for your patience” he said. “We know it’s really hard and we apologize, but, as you said, there’s no other way we can get around getting that street updated.”

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Provincial governments bear the burden of legalized marijuana

All the problems and logistics will fall on the provinces By Malcolm Bird

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The federal government is set on legalizing marijuana by summer 2018. While they will enjoy the political payoff of appearing progressive, all the problems and the logistics of legalizing pot will fall on the shoulders of the provincial governments. There are strong correlations between how a drug or an indulgence, such as gambling, is made available to the public and the propensity for individuals to indulge in it, and the negative health and social outcomes associated with its use. In other words, it matters how we legalize marijuana, not just that we legalize it. Canadian provincial governments might want to draw lessons from the last time an illegal substance – alcohol – was legalized, following Prohibition in the late 1920s, as well as insights from the current public health efforts to eliminate tobacco use. For starters, it might make sense to make acquiring recreational marijuana reasonably expensive and somewhat difficult. All provincial governments (except Alberta, which eliminated their liquor board), should consider selling only recreational marijuana in government liquor stores because they have the secure infrastructure to deal with a drug with narcotic properties. They also have welltrained staff and secure logistical facilities to ensure it’s distributed in a socially responsible manner. This will eliminate the potential enormous political problem of licensing and determining where (and when) dispensaries will be permitted. It will also prevent organized criminal elements from establishing and operating dispensaries. Most critically, governments should control the retail end of marijuana and the wholesale side. They should sell recreational marijuana as a store brand in plain packaging and offer only a few types. This will prevent manufacturers from developing and promoting brands of pot through advertising. Store brands are more profitable for retailers largely because they gain more control over manufacturing and cut out supplier middlemen. As the sole wholesaler in a province, liquor boards will be able to drive hard bargains with manufac-

tracked to original purchases, and purchasers, this would aid in preventing marijuana from ending up in the hands of minors. Persistent violators who resell marijuana could have their permits revoked. Governments should consider restricting the purchase age to 21 as recommended by many medical practitioners. And in order to limit consumption and normalization of its use, there should be no advertising or promotion of marijuana. Provincial governments must make the best of a very difficult situation. Consumption of marijuana will likely rise, as will the costs of dealing with its effects. Like many issues in Canadian federalism, this is a classic case of the federal government being wholly detached from the reality of implementing policy and the real costs associated with it. Malcolm Bird teaches political science at the University of Winnipeg and is an expert adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca. www.troymedia.ca

turers. There must also be significant taxes imposed on marijuana. But taxes will not earn significant revenues as the government must also cover the costs associated with its (mis)use. Government revenues from the sale of pot will already be restricted given the decline in pot prices over the last 25 years: on the illegal market, a gram of pot in the 1990s cost $15 while today it costs less than $10. Contrary to popular belief, the legalization of marijuana will require an increase in police and legal efforts to stamp out the black market. When government liquor commissions took over alcohol distribution, bootleggers had to be eliminated or they would undercut the state’s monopoly on sales, and its ability to control how it was sold and consumed. Policies will also need to be developed to allow police to determine which pot has been legally procured and which has not. Since federal legislation will permit Canadians to grow marijuana at home, verifying legallyprocured marijuana will be considerably more difficult. Provinces should also be wary about offering edible pot. Ingesting marijuana substantially increases its potency and it’s often sold as child-attractive products such as brownies, gummy bears and the like, substantially increasing the potential for accidental consumption – including by children. If provinces decide to sell edibles, they should ensure that dosage amounts per item are consistent between products and are presented in a way that’s easy for consumers to understand. The provinces will also need to establish a permitand-purchase tracking system. If individual sales can be

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Childhood heroes Dear Editor When I was a child, I was lucky to have around me people whom I could admire. My far-away heroes and heroine were King George and Queen Elizabeth and Chief Poundmaker. Now why would I as a child be informed much about Chief Poundmaker? Well, our neighbour just down the road, a former schoolteacher, was a student of Western history; she knew the grandson of Chief Poundmaker. My mother, too, was interested in our history. She would relate tales of the Cree in our area and of the family of black people (from England!) who had homesteaded across the creek from her parents. And for several years we had a schoolteacher who was also a person who cared about our history. And then there was, to me, and also to others in the school, the classes known as Art Appreciation, Grades 1 to 6, which were a joy. I have the textbook and it covers famous artists from all over the world! In the Grade 4 section, one of the paintings featured is Paul Kane’s Indian Warrior. The commentator, EVK Grayson, carefully gave the subject’s full name: KEE-A-KEE-KA-SAAKA-WOW, and used such descriptive words as regal, courage, power, to point out his character. He also told us to admire the detail of the intricately made costume. Then there is the Saskatchewan painter, Henderson, whose paintings of Chief Weasel Calf is featured. Here Grayson used the words stalwart, nobility, to describe the subject. (He also used the word cunning!) He went on to talk about sundances, powwows, story-telling and so on. He certainly displayed to the students a sympathetic style towards the Sioux and Cree people. I do not see the point in saying we should tear down statues! Instead why not commission statues of such noteworthy Cree as Poundmaker, Big Bear, Mas-ke-petoon, or Jerry Potts for the Métis. Christine Pike Waseca

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judges, one part-time supernumerary judge, and one resident QB judge. Estevan has one provincial court judge and one QB, and that’s it. The prosecutions office in the Battlefords had eight Crown prosecutors. The regional Crown prosecutor told me back then that if his lawyers had the same caseload as other prosecutors in the system, he’d have 16. There were also five legal aid lawyers. In Estevan, there had been two prosecutors, but they moved, so now prosecutions are being

Mosquito election result appealed, to be investigated by INAC Staff The Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation continues to be plagued by election controversy. The most recent election held on April 20 of this year, in which Daniel Starchief was returned as chief, is currently under appeal. In response to the News-Optimist’s inquiry on the matter, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada said that allegations of vote buying and voting irregularities have been made about the vote. According to INAC, a copy of the appeal was sent to all the candidates in the election and the electoral officer, who were invited to provide a response. INAC states this is in accordance with the Indian Band Election Regulations. INAC also states the department will be appointing an investigator under section 13(1) of these regulations to obtain additional information to assist in making a final determination. Some further information has come to light about the nature of the allegations involving the 2017 band election. According to documents obtained by the News-Optimist, an election appeal was filed by North Battleford lawyer Aaron Friedman with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, also known as INAC, dated

June 1, 2017. Friedman was acting on behalf of Glenn Moosomin, who ran for band councillor in the April 20 vote and was unsuccessful. Four affidavits were filed in support of the appeal, all of which alleged various corrupt practices in the election. One of the sworn affidavits alleged $120 in cash was received in exchange for the sale of a blank ballot. Another affidavit included a more serious accusation: that marijuana was offered to more than one individual in exchange for a promise to vote for a particular council candidate. There was also an accusation in one affidavit that ballots went missing and were sold to election candidates. Starchief and others facing these allegations are denying any wrongdoing on their part. The News-Optimist has also been provided with a July 4 letter from lawyer Dwayne Stonechild of the Stonechild and Racine law firm, which was sent to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada in response to Friedman’s letter and affidavits. Stonechild’s correspondence called for the election appeal to be dismissed due to “lack of evidence and unsupported allegations.” Also included were affidavits from Chief Daniel Starchief, Jason Stone, Fenton Osecap and Joel Starchief, in which all four

individuals have denied all the allegations of vote buying or corruption. This is not the first time that Mosquito First Nation has been embroiled in controversy over a band election. The April 20, 2015 election of Starchief as chief had been set aside by INAC on Oct. 26, 2016, also over allegations of vote-buying. According to the INAC decision, “it was found that there was credible, corroborated evidence to conclude that vote buying occurred in connection with the election for chief.” There had also previously been allegations of corruption with the Mosquito band election of April 14, 2011, in which Noel Stone. Jr. was elected chief. But that election was appealed soon after due to similar allegations of votebuying and corruption. Stone and two other band councillors were eventually found guilty under the Indian Act of “corrupt practice” in connection to that election, resulting in their immediate removal from office. Stone later faced criminal charges over the election corruption, however those were eventually dropped.

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entered the 21st century. It was apparent from the immediate answers that the lawyers were waiting by the phone, meaning they had to wait there until whenever the court gets around to making the call. (Better go pee beforehand.) But it also meant that lawyers could save the four hours drive time to and from Regina to Estevan for a 10 minute or less appearance. That’s time they could be doing whatever lawyers do, but I’m sure it’s all billable hours. There was another thing I found quite remarkable – the very, very high number of people representing themselves in court, in most cases, for drunk driving offences. One man was complaining to another he had a job so he couldn’t get legal aid, but he couldn’t afford a lawyer. Let me put this into context – in one morning, I saw more cases of self-representation in a provincial court than I might have seen in a year covering provincial court several days a week in the much-busier North Battleford provincial court. One case I was interest-

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ed in was stalled because the accused couldn’t get legal aid, and needed the court to appoint a lawyer because he was facing a raft of drug charges. After the Supreme Court of Canada clamped down on the speedy trial issue, court delays are now top of mind. But I also heard numerous times how delays were waived for this reason or another. While docket court continues to be the place where things get put off time and again (and today was no different), there was a common thread through the cases that were resolved. Nearly all were alcohol-fueled. Most were men with drinking and driving offences (I didn’t see one woman charged, with anything). And most of those cases involved someone who couldn’t afford a lawyer and were representing themselves. I may have to look into this. One last new thing in court: man buns. I counted two. Let’s see how many show up next time. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Husky spill update

FE Holliday set to return to full operations By John Cairns Staff Reporter

After a year of disruption due to the Husky oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River, the city is ready to resume regular operations at the F.E. Holliday Water Treatment Plant. City council has passed a resolution to dismantle the GE pre-treatment filtration system that had been in use since last December, as well as the water line to access water from the Town of Battleford. The resolution also called for the F.E. Holliday plant, which had not been at full operation since the oil spill, to be returned to its original operations. Since the oil spill on June 21, 2016, the city has relied on a temporary water line from Battleford as well as four new groundwater wells at Water Treatment Plant No. 1 to make up for the lost water supply from F.E. Holliday. In December, the G.E. filtration system was brought into use which allowed the city to access the river water again. However, the plant operated at far less than full capacity. The belief now is that the G.E. filtration equipment is no longer required. According to city manager Jim Puffalt, the treatment process at F.E. Holliday will be “more than adequate” to remove any hydrocarbons found in the

future. The other major concern of city officials had been the possibility that oil could enter and cause major damage to the F.E. Holliday plant. That, too, is no longer a concern. “The surface samples have been clear for a long time,” Puffalt said. With F.E. Holliday now returning to full capacity, the Battleford water line is also no longer required. It will be decommissioned as well. The council decision follows the latest round of meetings on Husky Energy’s shoreline cleanup and water and sediment testing efforts. On Aug. 21, a meeting was held involving Husky, city officials including council members, the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, Environment Canada and Climate Change, and Sask Environment on the oil spill recovery process. A memo from director of utilities Stewart Schafer was circulated to council about the meeting. In that memo, it was noted 94 per cent of the oil from the oil spill had been recovered. Moreover, Husky indicated most of the remaining oil is trapped in sediments above the Paynton river crossing near the point of entry. Tests of raw and treated water at F.E. Holliday plant have also shown no appreciable levels of hydrocarbons from the spill,

Chris Meloche of Husky Energy gave the company’s latest update on its cleanup efforts following the June 21, 2016, oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River. Later in the meeting the city voted to dismantle its GE filtration system and water line from the town of Battleford, and restore FE Holliday plant to regular operation. Photo by John Cairns

and all hydrocarbon tests for 2017 have been below maximum limits identified by the regulator committees, according to the same memo. A further meeting took place Sept. 6 in which Husky reiterated most of the oil had been recovered and the remaining oil was still near the point of entry. Moreover, it was discussed the oil has weathered and would not stick to equipment. On Monday night, council heard from Chris Meloche, senior manager at Husky Energy, who had previously reported to council in June on the shoreline cleanup. He provided the latest update on the cleanup and recovery efforts. According to his report, 17093AX2 17093AX3

all the cleanup work is done and regulatory endwork criteria has been met for all impacted areas with the exception of a 100-metre section about 19 km downstream from where the spill occurred. Meloche said they are awaiting permits for that project and it is expected to go ahead this month. In total, 5,440 water samples and 1,508 sediment samples have been collected. Three-hundredsixty-one water samples have been collected this year. The river water samples have shown no exceedences of regulatory guideline criteria since Oct. 5 of last year. That program will continue into next year as well. As for sediment samples, except for one sediment sample taken 8 km

downstream from the point of entry of the spill, all the samples had shown no indication of oil from the spill. Submerged oil detection devices were also deployed at four locations, which also had no detections of mobile or suspended oil. The conclusion of the report, according to Meloche, was that based on all the work that had been done, in Husky’s belief “we don’t feel that there are any residual 16TAN, the oil, left in the river that would present unacceptable health risks to residents –from the view of the city, sourced from the river – or any oil that might be present in the river system that would affect the infrastructure of the F.E. Holliday plant.” What is next now for the city is the actual process of decommissioning, which according to administration will begin later this week. That will involve taking down the supply line and the GE filtration system, while getting the FE Holliday plant back up and running. That whole process should take a couple of weeks. However, the chain link fence and gate, as well as the total hydrocarbon monitoring station at the F.E. Holliday plant, will remain and become city property, according to a city memo from Schafer. According to Schafer, they had had their dive crews go into the water to

make sure the intakes are clear. “We are ready to go,” Schafer said. With respect to the water line, it will stay in use supplying water from Battleford until Sept. 15. Afterwards, the pipeline will stay charged and in place for a couple more weeks, just in case it is needed again. Puffalt explained they want to ensure that F.E. Holliday can get back up and running again. Councillor Kevin Steinborn asked if the city might be able to gain access to the water line again in the future if needed. Puffalt responded that the thinking is the pipe will be sold, because “it will degrade over time.” If they need to put in a pipeline again in the future, the best option would be to just buy new pipe, he said. While Husky did cause the spill, Puffalt noted they had covered the costs for the G.E. filtration and the water line. “We thank them for being good corporate citizens and for looking after the errors that they caused.” Mayor Bater also thanked Husky for the regular communication with the city. Bater and other city officials also thanked the town of Battleford for providing water from their water treatment plant in the aftermath of the oil spill. “It’s really nice to know we had a friend and neighbour right across the river who was there to help when we needed it,” said Bater.

Street closures highlight bylaws By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here is a rundown on some of the highlights from the Monday, Sept. 12 council meeting in North Battleford, the first one back following the reduced summer schedule. Two bylaws were passed at Monday night’s meeting on a couple of permanent closures of city streets. The first dealt with a street closure on a parcel of land east of Territorial Dr. and north of Wearing Road. The second one was by the airport and includes part of the runway. As city planner Ryan Mackrell explained, these streets exist “on paper,” but “if you go out there it’s just a field – there’s no streets or curbs or anything like that.” The zoning bylaws changes closing the streets passed in three readings Monday night; there were also public hearings at the start of the council meeting in which no opposition was received to the changes. Also introduced at Monday’s council meeting was zoning bylaw amendments that added

several new definitions to the bylaw. Among the changes include adding “night club” and “art studio” as commercial uses in the C1 zone downtown, adding the words “second hand stores” following the word “pawnshops” under that same category, adding “personal service shops” as a permitted use in the C2 zone, adding “crematorium” as a commercial and industrial in the C3A zone, the M1 zone and the M2; and adding “boarding kennel” in the M2 zone. The bylaw received first reading Monday and will return to council at a later meeting for second and third reading. City council has voted in favor of administration’s recommendation to oppose a proposed subdivision application in the RM of North Battleford No. 437 currently being reviewed by Community Planning. The proposal calls for creation of a 10-acre residential acreage less than a kilometer from the outskirts of the city boundary, and located directly across from the McMillan Industrial Park expansion. However, the city is op-

posing it on the grounds that it does not conform to legislative requirements – namely the RM’s Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw or the Planning and Development Act, 2007. North Battleford will be recommending the application be refused in its submission to the Community Planning Branch. Appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee, with terms running until Dec. 31, 2020, are Janaye Chubb, Patricia Malo, Sherron Burns, Donna Challis and Marlene Bugler. Also, council has reappointed Mike Waschuk to the Development Appeals Board, expiring Dec. 31, 2019. The city has granted permission to #43 Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron to do a Tag Day on Oct. 7 and again on March 17. The Tag Day is to raise money for building repairs. In proclamations Mayor Ryan Bater has proclaimed Sept. 18 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day in North Battleford. The next council meeting is Sept. 25.

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Battleford waives one per cent September property tax penalty By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Rather than paying the one per cent penalty that comes with paying property taxes late, property owners won’t be charged a penalty for paying taxes in September.

“It’s not necessarily the town’s fault, it’s definitely not the residents’ fault that tax notices weren’t out previous to Sept. 1,” Mayor Ames Leslie said. Tax penalties increase by one per cent every month normally from September to December. The penalty for taxes outstanding

at Jan. 1 of the following year is 10 per cent. Tax discounts, meanwhile, begin at an eight per cent discount in January and decrease each month until June, in which no penalties or discounts are applied. Leslie attributed the town being unable to get all tax notices

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Town council approves tech upgrade will go towards installing plugins and microphones in the chamber’s wooden table, wiring work, and installing a phone for conference calls. The cost is largely due to retrofitting the chamber table with electronics. At the July 17 meeting, Councillor Shelley Boutin-Gervais said the cost “seemed like a lot of money.” The motion was defeated at that meeting. CAO John Enns-Wind then sought more quotes, although the quote from NRG Efficient Homes Ltd. remained the lowest, and

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After the same motion was defeated in the July 17 town council meeting, Battleford is going ahead with a tech upgrade to the Town Hall council chamber. According to the administrative report presented to council Monday, “the objective of the project is to enable the Council Chambers to support current communications technology and IT.” Costs, which are estimated to be $7,400 (plus additional SaskTel costs)

the item was up for decision again at the Sept. 5 council meeting. Mayor Ames Leslie supported the upgrade, saying that council chambers aren’t only used for town council, but said he also uses the room as an office due to a lack of space elsewhere in town hall. Enns-Wind said the tech upgrades would help day-to-day operations, as currently, conference calls must be held in the Chief Administrative Officer’s office. Councillor Judy Pruden raised the question of per-

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forming the upgrade while the rest ofTown Hall would be renovated. Enns-Wind said it was uncertain when the renovations would take place. According to the 2017 budget, major renovations to Town Hall ranging between $5 million to $10 million are to take place in the future, although timelines are yet to be determined. Following are further notes from the Sept. 5 meeting. It was reported there were eight new building permits issued. Seven were residential while one was for a new commercial building. Innovative Credit Union is asking members to vote on a proposal to allow the organization to become a federal credit union with headquarters based in Saskatchewan. Councillor Kevin Russell was chosen to cast council’s vote. The town’s contract with Loraas for the new Waste Transfer Station has been finalized. As reported in July, the enclosed building will be adjacent to the town’s decommissioned landfill site. According to the July administrative report, revenues, along with

savings, are expected to be approximately $48,000 for the town and increase annually. Gloria Winterhalt was chosen to run the arena canteen. Council agreed to a contract with TM Septic allowing the company to dump liquid sewage sludge at the wastewater facility. Council agreed to JC Kenyon performing a structural review of Town Hall for $13,000. The plan is to determine what measures to take to see that the building lasts another 40 years. JC Kenyon’s proposal involved a fixed fee for $9,500, and materials testing for $3,500. The review is a first step in determining what will become of Town Hall, and what major renovations might take place. Exterior brick preservation is expected in the near future. The review is expected to be completed by Oct. 20. JC Kenyon has also done work on the Legislature’s dome, College Avenue Campus, and Gravelbourg Convent. Bid results have been received for the West Park water pumphouse and reservoir, and North Battleford’s LV Schell Construction Management was

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awarded the job, for the price of $1,837,188 exclusive of GST and PST. According to the administrative report, “the low bid was higher than the estimates provided in January of 2017 due to the inclusion of additional work such as: automated water testing equipment, radio control infrastructure, upgrades to the existing waterworks control network, and construction considerations due to poor soil and excessive groundwater.” Construction is set to begin shortly and conclude within 40 weeks, which the town’s administrative report says is typical for such a project. The entire West Park pumphouse and reservoir project is planned to cost $3 million, with money from this year’s and next year’s budget. Results of zoning bylaw amendments will allow the Fred Light Museum to build a blacksmith shop and community notice signs to be installed in parks. The next council meeting is Monday, Sept. 18.

Spencer “The Saskatchewan Tenor” McKnight presented Songs of the Great War at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford Sunday accompanied by pianist Mark Turner.Three-time award winner at the national music festival finals, the singer has performed across the country and now spends some time sharing his talents with towns across the province, including the Battlefords where he formerly studied voice with Summer School for the Solo Voice founder Lisa Hornung. Photo by Jayne Foster

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Record Number of Co-op Kids

Discovery Co-op’s 17th Annual Kids Club Carnival was this past weekend. The Co-op’s Leanne Ducommun said attendance this year was the highest it’s ever been, with about 1,500 people. New this year was a circus and bubble play shop and show, along with one of the biggest petting zoos they’ve brought in. Next year might feature a fire breather. Photos by Josh Greschner

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Check out this great west side family home! This spacious bungalow at 1297 sq feet, features 4 bedrooms, with potential for 5th bedroom, 3 baths, a large living room plus full basement development including a family /games room perfect for a growing family. Spacious yard with mature landscaping includes garden space, screened enclosed deck and greenhouse/shed. This home is conveniently located close to the Discovery Co-op Mall, Holy Family, Bready, EMBM and John Paul II schools, as well as green space and walking trails. Extra’s include central air conditioning, water softener, all appliances, and attached single car garage. Recent improvements include paint and updated main and basement baths. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Call Donna Ray today for your personal viewing! MLS®SK702304

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Totally Awesome Best describes this unique home in a great neighborhood. From the moment you step into this inviting home, you will experience the spaciousness of this home. Large entry that allows you to access the quiet living room with a wood burning fireplace and hardwood floor, or turn the other direction to the main level kitchen, dining and family room which features a cozy gas fireplace. Also on the main level is the laundry area and an exercise room. Climb the open stairway to three extra large bedrooms. The master boasts a new 3/4 bath, walk-in closet and two standard closets. Also included upstairs is a renovated 4 piece bath. Newer fence, deck and shed, plus all the appliances, double attached garage and the list goes on. Don’t miss this one of a kind home. MLS®SK701237. Call Brian for your personal viewing.

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This property has something for everyone. From the park like yard, to space for a possible home based business, workshop, fitness area, triple heated garage in a spacious, updated home. Engineered floor throughout most of the main floor. New white kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Large open area for the kitchen, dining and living room. Three bedrooms up and two down. Over 3,000 square feet of living area. All the extras are included, central air, in-floor heating in basement, garage and shop. “Better Homes and Gardens” style landscaping. Truly a must to see. Call Brian for your personal tour of this grand home. MLS®SK704450.

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Check out this 1,172 sq. ft. 3 bdrm home situated on a large lot (75x125) in the friendly community of Meota. Large triple pane windows allowing lots of natural light into the living room and dining room. Main floor laundry. Detached heated double garage. Call Kevin to arrange your personal viewing at 306-441-5960. MLS®SK608441.

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Many Upgrades! Located on a quiet street in Riverview, this cozy move-in ready home has had some great upgrades! Other then the basement, the house has totally been painted, top to bottom. All new trim, light fixtures, window coverings, exterior doors, flooring. The kitchen has all new cupboards and never been used stainless stell appliances. There is main floor laundry and an updated tiled bathroom as well. The yard is a great size and is totally fenced in! All appliances will remain! Call Tracy Voigt at 306-441-1981 for your showing today! MLS®SK704791.

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(306) 445-5555 or (306) 445-6666 Great Space! This well cared for home in the town of Edam has the space you need inside and out! Situated on 2 lots, the back yard gives you a park like feel. There is a double, insulated garage attached to the house by an enclosed breezeway. Upstairs boasts a large entrance at the side door. 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a large living room that flows nicely into the dining room and kitchen area. The basement is finished with another bedroom and bathroom. All appliances will remain. Central air and an updated EE furnace. Call Tracy @ 306-441-1981 today for your showing! MLS®SK617270.

Wilkie!

Renovated character home located close to school. Many upgrades done in 2014. 2 bedrooms with partially developed basement. Includes 11’x21’ plus 14’ x22’ garage. Call Archie for more information or to view. Listed at $107,900.00. MLS®SK603921.

Build to Suit Your Needs

Check out this fully fenced in-fill lot complete with 20x24 garage to provide storage while you build. Call Kevin Menssa at 306-441-5960 for more information. MLS®SK615055.

Revenue Opportunity!

This well looked after raised bungalow has a renovated basement suite with its own separate entrance, updated bathroom, refinished kitchen cabinets and new flooring throughout. Majority of the windows in the house have been updated, water heater in 2015 and an updated fance. Upstairs is currently rented out with great tenants who would like to continue to stay. Each suite has its own meters, furnaces and panels. Appliances for each suite included, washer & dryer is shared. Call Tracy Voigt at 306-441-1981 for more details. MLS®SK613444.

Awesome 1316 sq foot bungalow built in 2012. Top quality though out. Well decorated. Large open entrance. High end flooring. Beautiful maple kitchen with stainless appliances. Main floor utility. Full bath and walk-in closet in master. Developed basement. Large covered deck and beautiful yard. 24 x 24 heated garage. Lots of extras. Call Karen @ 306-4412224 on MLS®SK702343.

Brand New Home!

Bright open concept brand new home! Main floor boasts a beautiful kitchen with a dining nook with lots of natural light, a dining room, living room and a half bath. The second level has a second floor laundry, 3 bedrooms, one full bath plus a bathroom off the master. Call Tricia for your viewing at 306-441-5219. MLS®SK604393.

Edam Gem

Great revenue property or a first home! This little gem is very clean and has a full basement. It also boasts a single car garage. The seller will reshingle the roof and replace the front door. Call Tricia for your viewing at 306-441-5219. MLS®SK604957.

4 Level Split

Check out this well maintained 4 level split with detached double garage in a mature neighborhood. Features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Master bedroom features 3 piece bath with heated floors. Main bathroom also features heated floor as well as jetted tub. Kitchen is well lit and has a moveable island to set up your kitchen to suit your needs. Large back yard has large garden area as well as a patio with integrated fire pit. Call Kevin Menssa at 306-441-5960 for your private viewing. MLS®SK614266.

Family Home in Edam

Many updates have been on this good family home located in Edam. This 4 level split features upgrades to windows (except living room), most flooring, paint, shingles, new fence in back and landscaping. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and plenty of living space inside and out. Call Brian for details on MLS®SK610872.

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Awesome Battleford Bungalow!

Totally renovated home is perfection plus all the modern décor. Hardwood floors, newer kitchen & bathrooms. 3 bedrooms up & 1 down. Basement is fully developed. High EE furnace & air conditioning. Attached heated garage. Beautiful yard. Call Karen on MLS®SK701845.

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Great 3 bedroom starter home priced at $179,900.00. 4 appliances included plus developed basement. Large yard and doulbe garage. To have a look, call Archie Robinson on MLS®SK61849 at 306-445-5555.

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I have lived in the Battlefords and area for over 25 years, and for the past 7 years, my fiance, Chris, my daughters, Taryn and Tayla, and I have called Jackfish Lake home. We love spending our time on the water together, in the gym, and on the softball field! I received my Degree in Commerce in Human Resource Management from the University of Lethbridge in 2007, and have a strong business background in Marketing and Advertising. I look forward to using this knowledge and experience in my career in Real Estate and I am excited to build new long-term relationships with clients, coworkers, and peers!

Commercial Properties Heated Shop! This 2002 square foot concrete block shop and office is located on 5 lots in the heart of downtown in Cut Knife. Overhead heat, currently used for storage but could be a great shop Call Tracy Voigt at 306-4411981 for more details. MLS®SK604537.

For the Investor!!! 1,800 sq. ft. well maintained commercial building. High traffic location with solid government lease in place. Shows a cap rate of 8% cinder block building, full basement. Has truss rafter system with monofoam insulated membranes on roof (done in 2013). Drywall & carpeted interior, 5 offices, conference area, reception and lobby. Bonus lease area can generate more income in basement. Call Archie Robinson or Kevin Menssa for more details. MLS®SK701181.

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Phoenix Sports Building 21,000 sq. ft. Highway Commercial Building, previously Hunters Trailer and Marine and Subsequent, Phoenix Sports. 1.37 acres of land with great exposure on North end of city close to majority of car dealerships. Good value for a new business venture. If one wishes to enter into a long term lease, a match to an investor is possible with a lease rate as low as $8.00 sq. ft. triple net. Call Brian Lampitt for further details on MLS®SK591133.

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Country Living

Affordable country living. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen with oak cabinets, living room featuring a natural wood burning fireplace and main floor laundry. Deck off the side entrance to enjoy some outdoor living and a well manicured yard including some fruit trees on 10 acres of land. Call Kevin to arrange your personal viewing. 306-441-5960. MLS® SK602066

40 Acres

Check out this 1,632 sq. ft. bungalow placed on 40 acres only 13 KM from town. Home features main floor laundry, large sunken living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den, and kitchen with an abundance of oak cabinets. Yard site is approximately 10 acres with several fruit trees and large garden space. Features double car garage with workspace and in floor heat (26x38) as well as another outbuilding (60x30). Call Kevin to arrange your personal viewing. (306) 441-5960. MLS®SK700340.

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22.78 Acres Hwy. 16 & Poundmaker Trail

Presently zoned FUD (Future Urban Development). Has a grand view of the river valley. Located across from Humpty’s restarant in North Battleford. Great potential for a range of uses. Use your imagination. Priced $275,000. Call Archie Robinson soon re: MLS®SK704567.

Spectacular View

22 acres with a great river view of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Located on the way from highway 16 to the North Battleford golf course. Zoned A2 any development would require city approval and extensive engineering costs. Priced at $250,000. Call Archie Robinson MLS®SK546230.

Prime Property

160 acres located in Battleford Town limits. Suitable for acreages as 160 acres adjacent are all sold! Gently rolling hills and river valley view from some locations. Located on grid read. Call Gregg for details. MLS®SK 584930

Possibilities

Are many with this 17 acre parcel of land. This site is located about 8 kms southwest of Battleford on Highway 29. The acreage is naturally subdivided by the highway, municipal road and the 1/4 line. Call Brian Lampitt for details on MLS®SK591675

Rare Opportunity

To own 160 acres with in view of the Battlefords and located 4 miles west on Leo Mitchell Road which is just west of West Park subdivision. Lots of trees and approximately 55 acres of hay, Call Gregg on MLS®SK585360.

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Amazing Acreage located on Highway 40 approx. 25 kms out of North Battleford! This acreage features a great home with newer siding, shingles, vinyl clad windows and beautiful cathedral ceiling in the living room. Large vaulted windows and natural gas fireplace compliment this open concept living and dining room area. Dining area leads to inviting sunroom complete with wood stove. Home has recently been painted and features laminate flooring throughout most of the main floor. U shaped kitchen includes all appliances. 2 spacious bedrooms up, with 1/2 bath off master and large closet, 4 pc. bath off porch. Partially developed basement, mechanical room, and bonus room which could be used for a den or additional storage. Well established landscaping includes deck, paving stone patio and walks. Large garden and fire pit area. Single detached garage. Quonset with 220 amp power, barn has been converted to workshop. Pens on site for animals, natural gas, plus a good well, septic tank with pump out. Call Donna Ray or Karen McMillan for your personal showing today! MLS®SK604028. W NE

Battle Ridge Estates

Country living within 5 minutes of city limits. Kitchen features natural gas range, large island, maple cabinets and tile backsplash. Hardwood floors throughout main level and vinyl planking throughout lower level. Well designed mechanical system including high efficient furnace, central air, air exchanger, in-floor heat, 200 AMP power service, wired for generator back-up. Water treatment and more. Triple car attached heated garage. Yard is landscaped with curbing, deck area and rolling yard with great fire pit area. Call Kevin to arrange your personal viewing at 306-441-5960. MLS®SK601826.

Miles Wide View

If you desire to build your dream home in a location with a spectacular view of Jackfish Lake this is the spot for you. We are offering your choice of 5 lots. Power, gas and reverse osmosis water to the lots. Average length is 45.68 metres. The lots back onto green space. This is an opportunity that you don’t want to miss. For further information call Brian or Archie at 306-445-5555. MLS®SK703251, MLS®SK703248, MLS®SK703245, MLS®SK703242, MLS®SK703238.

Hunts Cove Lot!

This serviced lot just steps away from Hunts Cove main beach has a single garage with a 3 piece bathroom situated in it. Septic tank and summer water are hooked up as well. This lot could be used as is or further developed with a great summer home! It could also be used for extra parking and storage for current cabin owners in the area looking for more space. Call Tracy at 306-441-1981 for more details today! MLS®SK613996.

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This country residence features a spacious 4 level split home c/w double attached garage, 32’ x 48’ shop, plus another storage/workshop with full drive out basement. 40 acres, lots of water, natural gas, and fenced areas at the rear of the property. Within 10 minutes to town. Call Brian on MLS®SK601783 for all the details.

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Lake Properties New Cabin

Another quality project underway from Do-All Holdings! New cabin under construction! 1,024 sq. ft. located on quiet cul-du-sac at Pelican Point, Murray Lake. Double detached 27x24 foot heated grage. Open concept floor plan with living room, kitchen and dining room, main floor laundry & 2 piece bath. Upstairs - 2 large bedrooms and 4 piece bath. Upper deck off master bedroom. Call Donna Ray for your personal viewing. MLS®SK615133.

Lanz Point, Murray Lake A lake lot with a view! This is the perfect place to build your dream home. Imagine sipping iced tea on your deck and watching the sunset. Come and relax on one of the quietest beaches around! Call Tricia Heidel for more information at 306-441-5219. MLS®SK609141.

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A Relaxing Retreat!

Lanz Point Lot!! Nestled at the south end of Murray Lake, this lake front lot has been fully serviced with power, energy, water and a 1400 gallon septic tank. Also a partial fence has been added to both sides of the property. All levies have been paid in full. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy lake front living at its finest! Call Tracy Voigt on MLS®SK599137 at 306-441-1981.

Immaculate Fairway Townhome at Elk Ridge Resort backing onto the golf course. This premium condo unit features 3 bedrooms plus loft, 2 full baths and sleeps 11 people comfortably. Condo is move in ready with many improvements such as newer paint, newer flooring and upgraded furnishings. Must be seen to be appreciated. All appliances, TV, furnishings, window treatments, BBQ, patio furniture are included plus a well equipped kitchen. This unit is currently owner occupied but could be put into the Elk Ridge Rental Pool if so desired. Elk Ridge is a four season resort offering 27 holes of golf, a luxury hotel, pool, gym, spa, restaurants, and is only minutes away from Prince Albert National Park and Waskesiu Lake. Call Donna Ray to view this great property. MLS®SK580198.

Fabulous Views of the Water...

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from this beautiful 1,323 sq. ft. newer bungalow! Bright open living area with cathedral ceilings. High end finishes throughout. Custom kitchen with stainless appliances. Natural gas fireplace in living room. 3 bedrooms. Walk-in closet and full bath off master. 3 car heated garage. Professinally landscaped. Call Karen on MLS®SK703425 at 306-445-5555.

Lake Life Awaits You!!

Located in the town of Meota, this 1,512 sq. ft. home is lake living at its finest. There is plenty of room for your family and fiends with a total of 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The walkout basement gives you a ton of natural light and a beautiful view of the lake with new flooring throughout. The view gets even better when you head upstairs which has vaulted ceilings and plenty of windows which have all been replaced within the past years. There is a deck both up and downstairs and a large grassed area on the lake side. No need for a septic tank or well as it’s connected to the town’s sewer and water services. Close to town’s amenities, double attached garage, updated ensuite, the list goes on and on. Call Tracy Voigt at 306-441-1981 today for your personal showing! MLS®SK602330.

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Resort Living at Best!

This immaculate 1632 sq. ft. condo plus finished walkout basement is located at picturesque Elk Ridge Resort! Open concept kitchen, dining, and living room features main floor master bedroom,, adjoining bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms on 2nd floor, 4 pc bath and open loft living space. This condo is move in ready, walkout basement with large family room, den, 3 p/c bath, and laundry room. Includes refrigerator, stove, B/I dishwasher, washer, dryer, water softener, central air conditioning and all window treatments. Attached garage with direct entry. This condo, in the prestigious Eagle View Villa’s is sure to exceed your exceptions whether you want a permanent residence or vacation getaway! Call Donna Ray to view this property. MLS®SK594086

Pristine Lakefront Property!!

Pelican Point Lot!

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by...this lake front lot is a rare find on a sought after beach. There is an existing septic tank, retaining wall recently built and services up to the property including winter water. All levies have been paid in full. Call Tracy for more information before it’s gone! Summer will be here before you know it! MLS®SK604193.

Lakeside Living!

Great opportunity for an affordable year round residence at Pelican Point, Murray Lake! This neat bungalow offers an attached single garage with direct entry to home. Mature landscaped yard, home and deck over looks beautiful Murray Lake and is located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Open concept living, dining and kitchen area with convenient main floor laundry. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths plus a fully developed basement. Main floor has been recently painted. Includes all appliances, storage shed, window treatments, and features central air conditioning. Call Donna Ray at 306-441-9173 today for your personal viewing! MLS®SK607368.

Pristine Lakefront Property!! Located on the prestigious Sparrow Place Beach, this 2,109 square foot waterfront home is where you want to be! The main floor is set up perfectly for entertaining as it is all open concept with a spectacular view of Jackfish Lake. With tile stretching across the main floor you don’t need to worry if a little sand is tracked in from the beach! The lakeside deck gives you the perfect oasis to sit and enjoy a drink with friends and family while the kids play in the sand bottom water. And with no neighbors to the East it will feel like your own private getaway!! There is a giant trailer parking pad at the rear of the property for guests to stay and if you need more rooms, plans have been drawn up to build over the garage. This property needs to be seen in person to really understand what it has to offer. Call Tracy Voigt at 306-441-1981 for your private showing today!! MLS®SK601979

Lanz Point, Murray Lake

Year round home at Lanz Point. Come and enjoy the lake at this very private cabin. This level waterfront cabin boasts a nice sandy beach. The cabin is fully winterized, has just been renovated and is partially furnished. There is a double detached insulated garage to store all your toys. Call Tricia for your viewing at 306-441-5219. New MLS®SK616780.

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Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Church (Glenbush) has a new sign that features the English translation “Fields of Hope.” Pictured are the church council, left to right, Celeste Wright (Pastor), Terry Martens, Alvin Wiebe (chairperson), Al Martens, Cornie Martens, Marlene Martens, Alan Laughlin and George Hildebrand. Photo submitted

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The hills are alive with the colours of autumn! Take a drive on Highway 378 through the Thickwood Hills and enjoy the changing of the season. In May, the fields were just turning green, in June the ditches boasted summer colours, in July the canola was in full bloom, in August swathes crisscrossed the terrain and now the combines are dotting the landscape. As I have said many times before, a big thank you goes to the agricultural community who provide our food. Take a look at your supper plate and pick out that which did not start out on a farm. Now our hope and prayer is for safety. The hours are long and the work tedious. In the last week of August, 24 quilters and one scrapbooker met for three days of crafting. The youngest seamstress was 16 and the most elder was 90. The third annual quilting retreat is already being planned for the last week of August 2018! The group gathered from Saskatoon, North Battleford, Big River and Spiritwood as well as the local area. The theme was “ Christmas in August.” Quilters worked on a variety of projects including: Jelly Roll Quilt, Canada 150, an applique table runner, blues twisted posies and binding tool ruler star quilt. The group also worked on dresses for

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Examples of the quilting done at the Rabbit Lake Quilters’ Retreat. Photos by Alan Laughlin

Africa, a relief project. The community was welcomed on the Saturday afternoon to see the work. The August “treat of the month” winner was Donna German. This monthly raffle is a fundraiser for the Rabbit Lake Library. There has been activity at the Rabbit Lake Museum. A lot of work has gone into preparing the Acton Teacherage for an exterior and interior paint job. It would be great to

hear from anyone who has memories or direct connection with the teacherage. Work will continue with the hospital building as well. Volunteers are always welcome for an hour or a day or whatever. On Sunday, Sept. 3, the Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Church at Glenbush was rebranded with a new sign that reads “Fields of Hope…Hoffnungsfelder… Mennonite Church.” The church has not really

changed its name, rather has chosen to use the English translation of the German title formerly used. Now just to make sure everyone understands, the churches at Rabbit Lake and Mayfair will continue to use the name “Hoffnungsfelder” while the Glenbush church will use the name “Fields of Hope.” Nothing else has changed in any way… just the name and only at Glenbush. Recent visitors in the

community were Patrick and Barbara Theilke from Minnesota, USA. Patrick is a member of the Schliemann family and was here visiting with cousins Delores and Mal Buckingham, Bev and David Kowerchuk and Jean and Duane Massett. The community expresses its condolences to the German families, Marie, Shiela and Denis Allchurch, Bob and Donna German. on the passing of

their mother and grandmother, Helen German. Helen passed away on Sept. 4. Helen was born and raised in the Co-operation School district, worked at the Rose Gill Hospital, worked with her husband John on the farm in the Sandwith district, raised a family of five, grew a big garden, cooked fabulous meals, enjoyed sports and games such as cards and bingo. Helen’s funeral was held Sept. 9 in Rabbit Lake.

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The abundant fish and wildlife in this province is primarily due to the joint contributions of licensed hunters, anglers and trappers who are on the ground supporting provincial conservation activities, says the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. The SWF wants to celebrate our national heritage in hunting, trapping and fishing on Sept. 16 and to announce its upcoming Camo Day initiative in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day Nov. 15. “With over 250,000 Saskatchewan residents participating in hunting, angling and trapping every year,” states Darrell Crabbe, executive director, “these heritage activities not only provide huge quality of life benefits, but also generate over 500 million dollars in economic spin off annually for this province.” SWF invites individuals and businesses alike to participate in wearing camouflage clothing during the SWF 2017 #CamoDay celebration Nov. 15. They also invite those taking part to share their hunting, trapping and fishing stories, memories and photos through social media used the hashtag #CamoDay. Anyone can take part, and SWF especially encourages those in the hunting community to wear their camo and share their stories with friends and colleagues.

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Stories to tell and achievements to remember Submitted On Nov. 6, 2016, at the Saskatoon Radisson Hotel, 11 recipients were honoured and recognized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. One of these recipients was my friend Ann Ewanchuk of North Battleford who received the Community Recognition Award. I am Ann’s friend, Jennie Penzie. I feel very honoured to be able to write about Ann’s 66 years as a member to her UWAC, which was started in December 1950 with the Whitkow Olha Kobylanska Branch. This is a huge job for one person, so I have these ladies to thank for their help in writing: Ruth Hrynewich, Caroll Lyndeman, Erinka and Larissa Jordan and Lindsay Ewanchuk. Ann was born Aug. 10, 1928, five miles north of the little townsite of Redfield. Her parents are both of Ukrainian origin. Her mother, Erinka Lukowich, was born in Ternopel, Ukraine, on Feb. 4, 1904 to parents Anastazia Bomak and Evan Lukowich. Her father Mike Spak (Shpak) was born in Sokal, Western Austria, at that time referred to as Ukraine. His parents were Anna Hiibner and Louie Shpak. Anna’s father was German. Mike was born June 16, 1903. When he was one year old, his father Louie died from an over-enlarged heart. Mike never ever saw a picture of his father. Ann had three brothers: Walter, Johnny and Louie Spak, and one sister, Nellie Andersson. In 1926, a young farmer and self-taught carpenter, Nichola Ewanchuk, built a hall in Square Hill on Fred Kowerchuk’s parcel of land. This is where all youth and elderly gathered. This is where Ann’s father Mike joined the Ukrai-

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nian Youth Group CYMK in 1933. The branch was called Ivan Sirko, under the leadership of Hryhory Tyzuk. In 1943 Ann and her three siblings joined this group. In 1949, Ann married Uhan Ewanchuk who was also a CYMK member. Years down the line, their children Roman, Evhan, Orest and Erinka joined this Ivan Sirko Branch and participated in many drills, singing, dramas and sports, winning trophies. Year after year, the elderly passed on and many people moved out of our district. Ann became president of the Olha Kabylanska branch at Whitkow. This position she held for 17 years and was the corresponding secretary for 23 years. Her wonderful friend Sylvia Buziak (deceased) was treasurer for 17 years. In 1989, the UWCA held a convention in North Battleford where Ann was elected as provincial president for Saskatchewan for a two-year term. At one of the conventions held at North Battleford, Ann was the M.C. for the day. She made a quilt of white squares on a blue background. Every square had the name of one of the Saskatchewan branches. The quilt was raffled and won by a gentleman from Regina whose name was Orest. In 1933, Ann’s fatherin-law Nichola Ewanchuk built the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The first ser-

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vice was at Easter of 1934 at 4 a.m. with the blessing of Easter food baskets. This is where Uhan and Ann grew up together and got married. The following is from Ann Ewanchuk’s speech on receiving her award: I am ever so honoured today to achieve such a highly respectable award. There are no words in the vocabulary to express my feelings. I was raised by two Ukrainian parents. Mama was a very religious person and very quiet. She was raised in a Ukrainian Church where there were no chairs, only a few for cripples. Through all my life attending our church, I never ever saw my mother sit. My dad was a very patriotic man. He talked a lot and read the Ukrainian Voice and we all listened. There was no TV or radio. We always heard what Savelya Stechysen wrote about “Dowkala Domos.” At this time I will tell you of an incident that happened when I was about 12 years old. Our church was celebrating the Ascension Day with services followed by a large meal. Mama had a card written of what to bring. First on the list was a tea towel. Everyone brought the same kind of a towel. It was the 100-pound bag from Robin Hood Flour. Other articles were cups, sauceRs, silverware. Money was scarce; Mama did all she could to save. She boiled a gallon of dried fruit. Just before putting the lid on, she took a spoon and tasted the juice. What a loud scream she gave, and started to cry repeating, “Oh, what did I do, how could I have done this? I didn’t let the children taste it and now I have to throw it out.” My father came to comfort her asking what had happened. Through her

sobbing tears, “I put salt instead of sugar and have to throw it out.” The stove had a shelf with two cans from jam, one with salt, one with sugar. This was the end of my Mama’s donation of fruit.” Ann also writes: After receiving my wonderful trophy, I was walking off the stage to my table, and a strange man tapped me on my shoulder saying, “Lady, after 66 years as a member and serving your church, make sure you write about yourself and all your volunteer work.” I guess I am taking his advice. I have received many certificates, 29 years as member, 46 years, 75 anniversary of Women’s Association, 50 years a member. In 2016 our North Battleford Branch honoured each member with a certificate and a pin with 66 years on it. I congratulate all the Community Builders for receiving their awards. I thank my daughter Erinka, Rory, son Orest and Chrissy, granddaughters Lindsay Ewanchuk and Larissa Jordan for attending the award ceremony and driving me there. My family so far is four children, three sons, one daughter, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-granddaughters. My husband Uhan passed away Aug. 25, 2006, from a fifth heart attack in his home. On June 11, 1973, Uhan and I bought his sister Minnie and John Goyan’s Whitkow Hotel. Living there I got involved with a middle-aged single girl who was under the care of North Battleford Health. She lived two blocks from my hotel. I checked up on her every day. Here are my other volunteer jobs. In 1977 I started a Ukrai-

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nian school in our hall. I had 31 students including four English mothers. Unfortunately we were forced to fold up on account of an accident. In 1983 I was director at Wakaw Ukrainian Green Grove Camps for three weeks. I also helped the cooks in the kitchen and helped Cecilia Kachkowski (Ukrainian School teacher) to paint Easter eggs, crossstitch embroidery, read and write in Ukrainian. I volunteered twice in teaching Easter egg decorating in two schools in North Battleford, helped at the Battlefords Union Hospital filling in envelopes for the foundation project. With my friend Sylvia Buziak (deceased) we sat up to the wee hours of the morning helping compile two history books, one for the Golden Memories of Whitkow and District Schools and the 50th anniversary of Whitkow’s Ukrainian Youth Association CYMK. In 1998 with my friend Nellie Tomanek (deceased) I attended Rabbit Lake municipal meeting, asked for financial support and advice to extend the Gloss Lake cemetery and put up a chain link fence. This cemetery is located two miles east of Whitkow. We were fortunate it was done. I participated in a walka-thon from Whitkow to Mayfair 16 miles at age 57. In 2013 with my daughter Erinka Jordan we walked in a Bridge City Boogie when I was 83 years old. On Dec. 23, 2010, I sold the hotel and live in Tower II North Battleford. Two other recipients from North Battleford were honoured the same day. They were Rev. Fr. Bohdan Demczuk for Cultural Preservation and development, and Natalya Shevchuk in the youth category.

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Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s 2017 Festival of Trees Formal Evening “James Bond, Shaken Not Stirred” is once again being supported by Fortress Windows and Doors Ltd with their bronze sponsorship of $1500. Pictured left to right is Jeremy Cockrill (sales and customer service), Shannon Englot (special events co-ordinator at BUH Foundation) and Kevin Driedger (owner/ manager of Fortress Windows and Doors Ltd.) The Festival of Trees will take place Dec.1 through Dec. 7 at the Western Development Museum. For further information about the Festival of Trees please call BUH Foundation at 306 446 6652. Photo submitted

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On Tuesday morning, Karen Pernala, along with others from the Meals on Wheels volunteer program offered free coffee and cookies with a copy of the News-Optimist, in the parking lot of Guy’s Furniture. Pernala, co-ordinator of volunteer services, said Meals on Wheels has seven routes in the Battlefords, and volunteers deliver 70 meals a day. The appreciation event lasted from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and attracted a few dozen people. Pernala said Meals on Wheels is always looking for volunteers, and that she’d like to thank Guy’s Furniture for the space and Tim Hortons for providing the coffee and cookies. She also thanked the News-Optimist for providing copies of the newspaper. Photos by Josh Greschner

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This past Saturday under a hot sun, the track at the agricultural society was roaring as the Alberta Flat Track Racing Association showed off their speed and strategy to Battlefords’ residents. The event was organized by the Ag Society and the Canadian Legion of Riders. The Ag Society said motorcycle racing looks to be an annual event. Photos by Josh Greschner

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Out of the 60 teams that competed at the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling’s Tour Challenge event at Evraz Place in Regina last week, Robyn Silvernagle and her teammates had the longest journey to get into the playoffs. Following four roundrobin games, the North Battleford-based rink had to win a pair of winnertake-all tiebreaker contests just to reach the quarterfinal Saturday afternoon, where they ended up losing to eventual champion Kerri Einarson of Winnipeg by a score of 6-4. “All in all, it was a really cool experience and we were all excited to be playing in this event,” Silvernagle said. “Being part of a Grand Slam of

Curling event is something you strive for as a play and this was a goal of our team for awhile now. “Any time you can play on arena ice is something that we want to take full advantage of. The Scotties and our provincial playdowns will both be in arenas this year, so to have that opportunity to get that out of the way early in the season is a good thing.” Silvernagle, who is joined on her rink by third Jolene Campbell, second Dayna Demers and lead Kara Thevenot, entered the event in Regina after just missing out on the playoffs at the Spider Performance Icebreaker in Winnipeg two weeks earlier. They started off the Tour Challenge with a 9-5 win over Anna Sidorova of Russia Tuesday, but dropped a 7-5 decision

to Switzerland’s Binia Feltscher on Wednesday and a 4-2 affair to Scotland’s Hannah Fleming on Thursday to fall to 1-2. Entering a must-win situation, Silvernagle defeated Regina’s Chantelle Eberle by a score of 6-3 Friday morning to finish the round-robin at 2-2. The rink would defeat Saskatoon’s Nancy Martin by a score of 5-4 in their first tiebreaker game Friday night before following that up with a 7-5 win over Calgary’s Nadine Scotland the following morning to clinch a playoff spot. “We played really well in the first game against Sidorova as we battled back and thought right to the bitter end,” Silvernagle said. “That was the same approach we had against Feltscher, even though it didn’t go our way.

“We weren’t quite as sharp on Thursday, especially when it came to our rock placement, so we talked about that as a team before we played Friday and we did a much better job of that through the rest of the weekend.” The first two events of the season also marked the first time that Campbell, who skipped Saskatchewan’s team at the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, had curled with the team after joining the group in the spring. “I feel like we’ve been able to pick up something from each game and building on it,” Campbell said. “Robyn’s a great skip and this was a team that’s been on the rise over the last couple of years, so when they asked me if I wanted to play with them it was a no-brainer.”

“She’s been an awesome addition to our team,” Silvernagle added. “Her calmness and her experience has really been noticeable already. Jolene’s a super smart player, and since she was a skip before, she’s someone I look up to as I can pretty much ask her anything during the course of a game and she’ll have an answer.” The Silvernagle rink will be staying in the province for their next World Curling Tour event, as they’ll take part in the Colonial Square Ladies Classic in Saskatoon from Sept. 22-25. “Every point we can get during the course of the season is helpful so we can get a spot in the provincials,” Campbell said. “However, at this early point of the year, our main focus is more about build-

ing as a team, figuring out how we communicate and learning how you play together.” Einarson, who defeated Calgary’s Chelsea Carey in the final, earned a spot at the Masters’ Grand Slam of Curling event in Lloydminster next month with her victory. Jason Gunnlaugson took home the Tier II men’s title with an 8-7 win over fellow Winnipeg skip William Lyburn. Over in the Tier I event, which was televised nationally on Sportsnet, Brad Gushue of Newfoundland won the men’s title in a 9-1 romp over Steffen Walstad of Norway. The women’s final was a much more dramatic affair as Edmonton’s Val Sweeting stole a point in the final end to defeat Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 6-5.

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If you go by what the ever-subjective Canadian Junior Hockey League Top 20 rankings are projecting, it would appear that the Battlefords North Stars are runaway favourites to repeat as Canalta Cup champions as they are the only team from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League to crack the list. In reality, however, it’s highly unlikely that the North Stars will run roughshod over the rest of the competition and post another 12-0 record in the post-season. As the new season gets underway Friday, there appears to be no clear-cut favourite to win the SJHL title with a handful of teams having a legitimate chance to lift the trophy in April. The makeup of each roster will be completely different once the playoffs begin, but as opening night draws closer each of the 12 coaches in the league have a good sense of what their squads have to offer as they battle it out across the province.

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The only change behind the bench in the SJHL took place with the defending league champions as Nate Bedford left his role as head coach and general manager in June to take charge of the Portage College Voyageurs in Cold Lake, Alta. Replacing him is 32-year-old Brandon Heck, who has spent the last four seasons as the head coach of the Camrose Red Wings of the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League. “This is going to be a different team with a different identity than last year,” Heck said. “We might not be as big or as tough as we were a year ago, but we’ll be able to move the puck in a similar fashion to last season’s team.”

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osebleeds By Lucas Punkari newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net during their run to the championship were the Bruins, as they reached the semifinals for the first time since 2005. “We were disappointed that we didn’t have a better showing in that round as we felt like we left a bit on the table,” Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood said. “With that said, I don’t think anyone was going to beat the North Stars in a seven game series. “We’ve made some nice strides over the last couple of seasons and we are moving in the right direction with our team culture. If you combine that with the quality of players we have here, it bodes well for success.”

Flin Flon Bombers

Although they are still searching for their first championship since 1993, two straight trips to the league final have done a lot for the Bombers when it comes to recruting new talent. “We’ve been fortunate to have a lot of high-end guys come up here and be a part of the program lately,” Bombers head coach and general manager Mike Reagan said. “Winning helps, but we’ve also seen a number of players getting NCAA Division I scholarships over the last couple years. I think when players look at our program, they see it as viable option in getting up to the next level.” Reagan, who is the longest serving head coach in the SJHL, has also been rewarded for the team’s success as he’ll be behind the bench for Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in Truro, N.S. this December.

Humboldt Broncos

A year after missing out on the post-season for the first time since 1980, the Broncos got off to a quick start last fall before eventually getting caught up by the injury bug and getting knocked out in the quarter-finals by the Nipawin Hawks. “We learned a lot of valuable lessons about what it takes to be one of the top teams in the league,” Broncos head coach and general manager Darcy Haugan said. “It’s all about getting in that mindset of taking your effort level up to that next level. After what happened last year, we understand that it’s a marathon and not a sprint.”

Kindersley Klippers

While he hesitates to call it a rebuild, Klippers head coach and general manager Geoff Grimwood made a concisious effort to make his team younger over the course of last season. “We were pretty disappointed with how things started early on and we made some decisions to put us in a better place for this season,” Grimwood said. “I don’t want to say it was a write-off, but we knew early on that we weren’t going to be a team that was strong enough to do a lot of damage in the playoffs. “I think we have a lot more balance this year as we’ll have four lines that can chip in offensively,” Grimwood said. “This isn’t a team with a lot of star players on it. They play hard as a group and it will be a lot of fun to watch.”

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Melfort Mustangs

In their quest to become the first team to win three straight league titles since the Broncos did it from 2007 to 2009, the Mustangs went through a surprising drop in form over the final weeks of the season as they just snuck into the playoffs before losing in the first round to the Notre Dame Hounds. “It was a growing year for us as we didn’t have a lot of 20-year-old guys compared to the top teams in the league,” Mustangs head coach and general manager Trevor Blevins said. “We got some playoff experience though and our guys learned a lot about what it takes to be contenders, especially with some tough competition in our division with Flin Flon and Nipawin.”

Melville Millionaires

It’s been two seasons since the Millionaires have been in the playoffs, but their impressive late

charge to almost get in the dance last winter has second year head coach and general manager Devin Windle excited about what lies ahead for his team. “I think there was a point in January where everyone had written us off from getting in the playoffs,” Windle said. “The character the guys showed was impressive and I was proud of the hard work they put in to battle it out until the last night of the regular season, even though we were disappointed with how it ended.”

Nipawin Hawks

The Hawks seemed poised to return to the final for the first time since 2001 in April, but they were unable to punch their ticket to the championship series as the Bombers embraced a 3-1 series deficit to defeat their division rivals. “It was obviously a bittersweet feeling for everyone involved,” Hawks head coach and general manager Doug Johnson said. “Yes we had a lot of success and we made it to the semis for the third straight year, but it’s dissapointing that we’ve been unable to get over the hump and return to the final.”

Notre Dame Hounds

With a team that had a mix of youth and experince, the Hounds ended Melfort’s run as the top team in the SJHL in the opening round before their season ended in the quarter-final to the Bombers. “I thought it was an okay year for us,” Hounds head coach and general manager Clint Mylymok said. “We had some good individual success but there were a number of learning curves for our younger guys, as we had one of the youngest rosters in the league. “We ended up running into a well-coached Flin Flon team at the wrong

time, as they really stepped up their game.”

Weyburn Red Wings

Despite being swept aside in the quarter-finals by the North Stars, the first season behind the bench for Red Wing head coach Wes Rudy was one where he learned a number of valuable lessons. “We felt going into the season that we would be a highly competive team but we got hit by the injury bug and entered the playoffs down two goaltenders and three defenceman, which didn’t help us out at all,” Rudy said. “With all that said, it was still a great learning expreince for me, especially as I got used to dealing with more of the challenges that kids have now compared to when I played. There was a lot that I took from moving up to that head coaching role and that helped [general manager] Tanner McCall and I as we looked to improve our team for this year.”

Yorkton Terriers

Unlike last year when he jumped into the role of head coach and general manager just days before the start of the season, Casey O’Brien has had a whole summer to build the Terriers team to his liking. “We had to replace some guys to graduation and some other guys who jumped up to major junior, but I feel like recruting went well,” O’Brien said. “We’re going to have a good hard-working team this year that will be really tough to play against.” “There’s a lot of other things that I got to do for the first time this summer, such as putting together the bus schedule and booking ice time for the team, but I really love being in the rink and working on those number of things during the summer.”

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NB cadet takes on leadership role in Vernon Submitted VERNON, B.C. –– Cadet Sergeant Donald McInnes instructed Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Cadets about Ceremonial Drill at Vernon Cadet Training Centre this summer. McInnes is a cadet at 2537 North Saskatchewan Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in North Battleford, and he worked with the Drill & Ceremonial Instructor Course this summer at Vernon Cadet Training Centre, located in Vernon B.C.

McInnes joined the cadet program at the age of 12 and throughout his career he has completed the General Training, Basic Expedition, Expedition Instructor, and Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Courses and Outward Bound Wales Exchange. This was his first summer as a staff cadet and his goal this summer was to develop his leadership and to share his knowledge to his cadets, so that they can leave summer training with better understanding of drill, dress, and deportment, goals which

By Rita Young A nice group of industrious artists were busy creating very interesting works of art in many mixed media. Cloudy skies didn’t influence their productivity. Everyone will be thinking of producing some new works for our fall show connected with Marigold in late October, which is fast approaching. Please check with the Allen Sapp Gallery or Chapel Gallery for upcoming classes. Have a great week with all the fall colours showing up.

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Pine Island Apartments News By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

Marilyn Stewart had her brother Sam and Blanche Allison of Rimbey, Alta., visit with her on the weekend. Cameron and Betty Stewart of Paynton, Morris Stewart of Leduc, Alta. and Marion Stoughton of Maidstone were dinner guests with their mum Jean Stewart. It was to celebrate Morris’s and twin brother Brian Stewart’s birthday. Brian was unable to attend. They had a very enjoyable day. Tuesday morning coffee at the suites was

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Lloydminster with Gerald and Marie to do some shopping. Duncan MacEachern and myself spent the weekend in Cold Lake with Pam and Ken MacEachern. Some of the apartment people enjoyed the corn roast at the museum. The weather was great and the food very good. The weather has been just great and harvesting is getting well on the way. Hopefully the weather holds out till harvest is done. Again, thanks, everyone, for fruit and vegetables.

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I don’t know about you but I have asked myself 14 times since Sept. 1st how we got to be into fall already, and how September is already half over! Harvest is the topic of the day as our ag producers are working feverishly to complete this year’s harvest in a timely manner – without the delays experienced last year. Let’s give our farmer friends that little extra patience and space on the roads and do us all a favor by keeping our highways safe. The weather so far this fall – well, up to press time for this article anyway – is being loved by all. It’s the extension of summer for the later spring we received. Tomorrow night at UCHS Warrior field you can take in one of the two “Friday Night Lights” games upcoming for the Warriors. Plenty of additional activity surrounding this game to create a fun, free, family and community event, so come on down and watch some great football and enjoy some of the extras that will go along with that game; including a great event atmosphere! This game capped off a week of fun included in “Welcome Week” events that included spirit days, food, fun activity and much more. At UCHS, students have jumped back in to their school year full force with not only kick-starting their new grade of learning but all of the other activity that comes with a fall school start, such as cross country running, Warrior football season, drama rehearsals, volleyball, SLC, SADD, ACTIVATE and much more! At Unity Public School, a great start makes for a great year. Students, parents and teachers enjoyed the annual SCC sponsored pancake breakfast in the school’s parking lot last Friday. The new basketball court, completed last year, is proving to be popular on the playground. New faces, new students and new ac-

nity News tivity are all part of what makes UPS a happening place at this time of year. St. Peter’s school is also feeling the excitement of jumping into a new school year with some new Kindgarteners, a new face or two on staff. New classes, new learning and new activities aren’t the only things keeping this school running as the popular cross country running program is always on the move. 3-on-3 hockey season starts Sept. 25 and runs to Oct. 7 and you still have time to register by contacting Dan at 306-228-8076. Minor hockey registration took place last week and it appears there will be a full house once again for hockey season, including the return of the Unity Miners to the ice. So enjoy another week in the great outdoors before the action in town will once again revolve around rink activities. With hockey season on the horizon, curlers know that this means their season will start up within a few short weeks too; once the trade show is over for this year. The executive met for the first time this week and coaching clinics are underway. Hopefully, with Sask Winter Games taking place in North Battleford this year, we can see some UCC contingent competing. Stay tuned to the curling club Facebook page for all the updates of what’s “ringing in the house” this season. In the giant list of endless activity re-starting or taking place I was not able to take in the competitive cowboy ride and shooting competition at the rodeo grounds over the long weekend; heard it was pretty cool to see. Also last weekend was the annual Fun Day of golf fundraiser for the ground floor hall project on Saturday and a return to competitive action at the Unity motocross track last Sunday. Don’t

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Activity Programs – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville, 306- 984-2136. Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Duties include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting, baking, etc. Programs change periodically.Shifts: 9 a.m. – noon or 12:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday Special Groups or Individuals – Spiritwood and

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blink, folks, as you can miss any one of the multiple events taking place around here that always seem to provide a new attraction feature as well as something for all walks of life to enjoy. And, from what I am hearing, there will be no slowdown or lack of activity in October for Unity either. It’s a fun place to live and a great place to visit. Make sure you stay tuned to posters around town, local newspaper ads and social media posts as they will carry all of the details of these events in their entirety. In two short weeks Unity will play host to their annual Fall Fair and Trade Show, set to take place Sept. 29 and 30 at the Unity community centre. Fall fair booklets are out so pick one up to see if your prize produce, photograph or painting (and really much, much more) are eligible for any of the categories in the fall fair portion. The Trade Show side of things sounds like it is filling up fast for vendors so it sounds like another terrific event ready to showcase in Unity. Watch for posters, Facebook posts and the local paper for all the latest details on this event. Depending when you pick up your copy of this paper, you may still have time to come out and celebrate the Wheatland Regional Library in Unity on Sept. 14 from 4 p.m. as they are marking their 50th birthday with cake and prizes. A new event is taking place in Unity and, because Cole Bosch and his family are well known in the community, it is expected to receive a big turnout. The Memorial Walk in memory of Cole Bosch and those affected by mental illness and suicide. Join them Sept. 16 at AG Foods parking lot with a barbecue at noon and walk at 4 p.m. Balloons will be available for names of loved ones who have passed away and balloon release will take place at the end of the walk. All donations and proceeds will go towards

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Many changes seem to be taking place in Unity lately. One of the noticeable changes in town is the sight of these workers who are completing some of the many renovations currently taking place at Delta Co-op as they renovate for their addition of the liquor depot as well as some physical appearance changes. Photo by Sherri Solomko

Adult Mental Health Initiatives. Next Friday is the very last weekly Unity Farmer’s Market so take advantage of your last opportunity to enjoy some home grown goodness before this event closes up for the season. However, stay tuned to the “mall in the hall” events soon to begin at the Anglican Church. And patience is the key when it comes to the shortterm doctor shortage we are experiencing in Unity. The town and Heartland Heath Region are working together to recruit a couple of new doctors and have instituted locum doctors right until the end of

December to leave little or no lapse in service for residents. Notable to residents is that the Unity and Wilkie Health Care Centres have been one of the only sites in the Heartland Health Region to have never experienced a service disruption, in spite of any changes that have taken place. Heartland Health and the Downtown Medical Clinic as well as the Town of Unity will continue to keep residents up to date regarding their search for new physicians to fill the vacancies in Unity. Coffee row folks continue to be a pleasant part of our community culture. Their venues may have

changed a little with some of the changes that have taken place in downtown Unity, however their enthusiasm, staunch commitment to daily meetings as well as the fun that they have remains unchanged. So many things to discuss each day that include harvest, whether on the farm or in their own gardens, an abundance of upcoming event s in the community reassuring them their community is as active as ever, as well as the occasional talk about our Riders and Jays. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time…

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Opening draws near for GrainsConnect By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

Work continues at busy pace at the new GrainsConnect Canada terminal at Maymont as the scheduled fall opening draws nearer. Contractors and subcontractors with many local residents on the crews will be putting the finishing touches on the facility, the grounds and the rail loop over the next few weeks. Maymont seniors and the Maymont Memorial Hall are planning to have an evening of entertainment including supper. More information to follow.

aymont News Our dear friend Tom Caldwell is no longer in Caleb. He is now residing in Battlefords District Care Centre. Please drop in and say hello. For those who didn’t read the article with regards to SaskTel the information provided was that towers are to be upgraded including Maymont. Yay. With Faith, Dear Lord, I turn the sod Warmed by the breath of spring,

And in the freshly furrowed rows, I plant my seed and sing, The same old song my father sang, When he too tilled the soil, And found the happiness and joy That comes through honest toil. Bound to the earth through ties of blood, Somehow I seem to know In seeds as well as kindly deeds I’ll reap the things I sow. - Author Unknown Happy Farming. Be Safe.

The new GrainsConnect Canada terminal at Maymont is nearing completion. Photo by Carol Deagnon

Borden Threshermen’s Club preparing for Threshing Day By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Borden School is back in session, with a few new students enrolled in elementary grades and high school along with the Kindergarten class. Principal is Mitch Luiten, secretary Angelena

orden Radisson Lukan, custodian Marylee Mikituk, K/Grade 1 teacher is Allison Dyck, Grade 2-4 teacher is

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Linda Yuskiw. Teaching Band at Borden is Alexander Ward and for the Division is Will Martin. Bus drivers are Peter Thiessen, Perry Nicol, Penny Fairbrother and Wilmer Rempel. Members on the 2017/18 School Community Council are Gwen Dyck, Kim Worona,

Sheri Sutherland, Danielle Grasby, Pam Pidwerbesky, Alana Gunsch, Ken Crush (board) and principal Mitch Luiten. Their first meeting is on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. The senior girls have a volleyball team this year and they played in a tournament on Friday and

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Saturday, winning silver. Cross country running practices start Sept. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Borden or Langham golf course. Congratulations to Rachel Sutherland and Kirsten Szwydky, both of Borden, who each won $2,500 post secondary scholarships from the Elwood Harvey Cooperative Leadership Awards Program. In Grade 11 they had to write an essay to enter, and the award is an opportunity for the winners to learn about money, leadership and cooperatives plus a whole lot more. Affinity Credit Union accepts 26 students every year and they will spend their Grade 12 year learning how Affinity works, by being involved and attending a few district council meetings, gaining real-life experience that will help build their skills and confidence while working closely with district council delegates in learning how the credit union is governed. The Borden Threshermen’s Club are busily preparing for Threshing Day on Saturday, Sept. 30, which kicks off with a parade of power at noon at the site two miles north of the Borden Cemetery. There will be demos, cook car with borsch and soup, bread and beverages, threshing, plowing and discing with horses, plus more, and live music. The Borden Museum will be open from 3 to about 7 p.m., the roast beef supper by lantern light is in the Community Centre from 5 to 7 p.m., with tickets going on sale at 4 p.m. in the Senior’s Room. Adults are $15, 10 and under $5 and preschool are free. The museum will have 50/50 tickets for sale with the draw that night, and the Borden Lions will be selling WestJet tickets with the proceeds going to the museum bathroom fund, with the draw Oct. 21 at the Lion’s turkey supper.

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A graveside service was held at the Willowmoore Cemetery for the interment of David and Marlene Grove’s ashes Aug. 24. Their family, Lorri and Tim Byers from Vancouver, B.C., and Jon and Michele Weidman of Toronto, Ont., were all home for the service. Marlene Grove passed away March 31, 2014, age 81. David Grove passed away in May 2017 at the age of 91. The farm at Willowmoore remains to the family, the site of the original all-stone home in the yard. I must apologize on a recent news article with the Bater and Houk families. It should have been Aden Houk and not Oden. Also, he was Phil and Lorna’s first greatgrandson celebrating his first birthday. Over the last few weeks another piece of the Saskatchewan grain industry lost another old Saskatchewan Wheat Pool elevator at Tramping Lake. When the Wheat Pool discontinued the use of these old elevators they were put up for sale or were demolished, using what could be salvaged and burning the rest. A Tramping Lake farmer bought the elevator at Broad Acres and moved it to Tramping Lake to be used to store the farmer’s grain. It was used up until the day it caught fire and burned. A good part of this year’s crop of peas and wheat had been stored in the elevator. It was a total loss to the farmer. So many of the old elevators have just disappeared off the open prairie land. There have been a few restored and still used. We do all miss these old beacons of the prairies. They could be seen for miles from the passing highways travellers. You then knew the next little town was not too far away. Just more lost history. The harvest season has been going full swing in the latter part of August, now into Sepember, hopfully to get it all complete and in before our weather changes as it has been quite hot and ever so dry for some time. Rains can move in at any time. We do need later full rains for next year’s crops moisture. The fall season is upon us now. Some leaves are

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Changing colours, combines mean fall is on the way By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

starting to get yellow and orange before falling. The little humming birds will soon all be gone and on their way to the southern warm areas. The crows and geese are starting to flock up ready to move and the snow geese are about in huge flocks right now. Lots of them will be landing on the grain fields to get some food before they all go. They can make quite a mess of the swaths of grain in a short time and they waste so much as well. With all the out-ofcontrol northern fires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba has left an air in a smoky condition at times, making it ever so hard to breath for some people. Just hope for a change of winds to blow and carry it all out. On a recent visit out to the farm in Baljennie Stanley Mills took along his neighbour Don Kaliasa with him to show him the farm layout as well as taking him on a tour of what’s left of Baljennie town site, the school cemetery grounds, where the old Battleford - Saskatoon trail ran, the Barr Colonist stopping area, where the old North West Mounted Police barracks once stood, the Old Forest Reserve and Lizard Lake Bible Camp before returning back to Battleford. A recent farm auction sale took place in the Lizard Lake area close to the Bible Camp for Peter and Olesya Cziakowski. They sold the farm and moved to Saskatoon a few years ago. The farm equipment was left on the farm. A lot of it was stored in the big machinery shed. The machinery was for the smaller farmers. It went over very well. Auctioneer was Doug Ukrainetz of Ukrainetz Auctions Ltd. Pest control officer John Hammond for the RM of Glenside has been making his annual fall rounds throughout the RM, checking for rodents and weeds. It’s the time of the year all the pesky rodents are getting ready for their winter’s hibernation, coming into buildings to make their winter home. They are also storing seeds and pinecones for winter storage. Poison bait is put out wherever needed.

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Fall is upon us, and the colours getting brighter by the day but the leaves are falling and will soon be a ground cover. The combines have been going steady and I hope the crops are as good as they appeared to be. Our lush green pastures have become dry and poor so farmers are having to move their stock earlier than usual to greener pastures or put out feed early. It is too dry to combine canola so they have to try to work on it in the mornings. Contract bridge was played in Meota on Sept. 4 with top score by Vern Iverson and next Eric Callbeck. Reports from the Blueberry Festival at St. Walburg were good again. They estimated between 5,000 and 7,000 people attended, making it one of the most successful, ever. The cordoned-off streets were wall-to-wall people at times. There were 135 vendors from as far away as Regina, Provost and Shellbrook all reporting a successful day. The KC booth ran out of burgers and hot dogs by 2 p.m. Saturday. There was a long line-up to buy blueberries so there must have been some there but some northern areas didn’t get a crop this year. Duplicate bridge played at the Do Drop In on Sept. 5 found top score by Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck, followed by Linda Ard and Robert Iverson and third were Glen and Julie Moore. Duplicate bridge games Sept. 7 in the city saw top score by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, second were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt and third were Linda Ard and Robert Iverson. The Hobby Band has started up again with practices every Tuesday morning from 10 to noon at the seniors’ hall so if you have a few minutes to drop in and listen don’t be shy, they love an audience. The Municipal roads southwest of Meota are almost impassable from big trucks hauling dirt from the river bank area along the Saskatchewan River. It’s not an area where you would go sightseeing right now though it is so beautiful along the river there.

eota News Get-well wishes go out to folks with medical problems. Hope every day is better for you. The only one I’ve heard of recently is Bob Colliar, so know we’re thinking of you and hoping recovery goes well. Five tables of Canasta players enjoyed their evening Sept. 8 at the Do Drop In. Top scores were by Dave Ottas and Jack Stewart first, second were Yvonne MacPherson and Gwen Lacerte, third were Pat Chapman and Linda Ard. We were joined by Bob and Vivian Nesko from Trevessa Beach this week and they assured us they’ll be back. What appeared to be four baby robins were at my front feeder last week and I wondered if they were really robins, so late in the year – does anyone know what else they could have been? They had the early spotted breasts still. Just imagine how the hurricanes and tornadoes will harm the tourist trade down south. If you paid ahead on a good deal it might not be so good after all. Those who have travelled to some of the worsthit destinations will recognize the areas shown and damaged so badly. A mixture of two tablespoons of Dawn detergent in a small sprayer of water will kill these maple beetles that are hatching out now. Along the south side of this building they are well settled in and a couple of patches on the lowest siding board were black with babies, they are not so active today as they got some attention yesterday. Corrections on this month’s community calendar starts on the front page as old information was used – senior activities listed that no longer exist – Monday there is no afternoon program, no Scrabble on Tuesday, Friday meetings start at 10:30 and no Kaiser any time. These programs could be started up again if interest is shown. Inside, the Wellness Clinic should read Oct. 19, not 21. Good to see the Girls Club starting up again.

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They have an interesting agenda every year. For information call Susan at 892-4620. The transfer site is on winter hours, same days but only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The concession is closed for the season. The Jackfish Lake West Water Utility Corp. has moved into the village office where bills can be paid etc. Garbage pick-up seems to vary – on the curb or in the back alley, in different areas of the village. The main thing is – it does get picked up! The Meota Farmers Market reports a successful summer and plans are finalized for their Christmas Farmers Market on Nov. 18 in the Community Complex. For information call Sylvia at 892-2524. The September meeting at the Do Drop In was held Sept. 8. Regular business was dealt with first. Financial reports for June, July and August were reviewed. The new flag that was donated is flying high. A lengthy library report was read – patrons in June were 343, in July there were 361 and August 393. Two young girls came in twice a week, and read to children in Storytime, all summer. In June there were nine children, in July, 34, and in August, 56. On Aug. 29 each child had a chance to tell about their “summer fun.” Several visitors were in to search the Meota history book for family information and learned how to find the same online. Thursdays are visitor’s day, all welcome. One day in July there were 12 people in using the wifi at the same time, but someone used it every day. A total of 14 children registered for the Reading Program and the winner of the T-shirt was Kathy Saranatzke of Saskatoon, and winner of the ice cream puzzle was Charlotte Atcheynum of Meota. The final prize draw will be made at the North Battleford office on Sept. 15. During one of our very loud thunderstorms this summer a display photo was knocked

off the wall and the glass shattered, but it has been repaired by Paul. Thank you! The next Carousel Bingo for the library is on Oct. 13 and they are always looking for workers – give Debbie Pearce a call if you can spare an afternoon. The annual “Dessert and coffee” will be held at the Do Drop In Oct. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. during International Seniors’ Week. See you there. Information re Yorkton’s Film Festival was presented. Assessment and taxes were discussed. The first Shuffleboard Tournament is slated for Saturday, Oct. 14 starting at 10 a.m. with a noon pot luck lunch. Happy birthday was sung for Mae Johnson and Robert Iverson, in their absence. Sympathy cards were sent to Nestor Fransoo, Walter Tait and Linda Ard. The next meeting will be Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a pot luck lunch. TV was good this past weekend with curling and Spruce Meadows both on. The German fellow who won at Spruce Meadows walked away with a million dollar check. When you think of the expenses of flying your horse overseas and the cost of training and keeping it for years, that check won’t really go far, but certainly will help out. The curling continues, but the check won’t be that big. A mistake that I made about the wiener roast after the Cody Duhaime run on Sep. 10, I had it with the Terry Fox run Sep. 17. It was on Sep. 10, there will not be one on Sep.17. There must be a holdup of some kind that the street from the Metinota road into the village was to be repaved, as far as 1st Street E., is not happening. It was to start a month ago. It was too wet then, but not anymore. New signs at the Community Park reading “No pets allowed” have been installed. The water was turned on over there last week to help the flowers survive there, just because the tourist season is over is no need to watch them dry up, locals enjoy them too.

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Prairie to Pines Guides participate in sailing camp Submitted by Leona Pearson

As reported by Lisa Adair

The Prairie to Pines District Girl Guides had a sailing camp hosted by the North Battleford Girl Guides Sept. 8-10. The camp included girl members and adult volunteers from St.Walburg, Meadow Lake, Cold Lake, Maidstone, Unity and the Battlefords. Sept. 8, the girls went to the Co-op Aquatic Centre to take their swimming and boating tests. They also enjoyed a leisure swim before spending the night at the Battlefords Wildlife Federation building. Sept. 9, the group had a busy day at the Battlefords Sailing Club in Meota. The girls learned knots, sailing basics, and boating safety from club members Mike Ritchie and Mark Barclay. The volunteer lifeguard, Mila Baker, joined us to supervise swim and water activities. The Girl Guides also played games and made several crafts with a nautical theme. Tents were pitched in the grassy area around the sailing club for overnight accommodations. Unfortunately, the weather changed suddenly at 3 a.m. producing wind gusts of up to 51 km/hr. The Girl Guides packed up all their gear and tents to seek shelter inside the building. The girls executed their emergency plan with swiftness, teamwork, calmness and other qualities befitting of Girl Guides. Gear and tents were packed up and everyone was snuggled back in bed in a record 20 minutes! The North Battleford Girl Guiding Units is now accepting registrations for any girls aged 5 to 18 online (http://www.girlguides.ca). The first meet-

The Prairie to Pines District Girl Guides had a sailing camp hosted by the North Battleford Girl Guides Sept. 8-10. Photos submitted

Locals travel to Seattle to watch Albers pitch

Ryan and Scott Shepherd with Andrew Albers in Seattle. Photo submitted

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Andrew and Ryan grew up playing ball together when they were kids up to high school. Andrew’s dad Bernie was a great influence on baseball in the Battlefords for many years; he was also a great influence on many of the kids he coached, including both Andrew and Ryan. Andrew got the win on Sunday’s game, 10-2, with his mom Denise in attendance. He had a no-hitter

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Ryan and Scott Shepherd went to Seattle on Sept 1 through 3 to visit Andrew Albers and watch him pitch for the Seattle Mariners. Andrew was scheduled to pitch on Sept. 3 at 1:10 against the Oakland A’s. This was Andrew’s fourth start for the Seattle Mariners.

going into the sixth inning until a lazy off-field hit from A’s first basemen Matt Olson made it over the left field wall by a foot. That was the only hit Andrew allowed in the game. Albers’ record was then 3-1 with a 3.43 era. His next start was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9 against the Los Angeles Angels. Andrew has had a great year in the big leagues as well as AAA.

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BEZMUTKO: In Loving Memory of Mike Bezmutko, born in Hafford, SK on November 23, 1929, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2017 with his wife and their children at his side at the age of 87 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife Rose; his daughter Linda, her grandson Ryker and her daughter Elisha (Jeff) - all their children: Jake, Nixon, Lincoln and Hudson; his son Andy (Lorna) and his children: Daniel (Becky), Brittany, Darla and Lorna’s daughter Almay; his daughter Karen (Marcel Dalpe’) and their children: Nolan (Emma), Amber (Mark) and their children: Parker and Tatum; his daughter Deleana (Bohdan Ewanchuk) and their children: Latisha (Cole), Logan, Shayla and Makayla; his daughter Donna and her daughter Kennedy. Mike was predeceased by his parents Peter and Rosie Bezmutko; his brothers: John, Sam, Bill and Tony; his granddaughter Dedra and grandson Blair. Funeral Divine Liturgy was held on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. from Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hafford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Ivan Derkach. Cross Bearer was Amber Dalpe’. Altar Server was Don Skopyk. Cantor was Darlene Hupaelo. Scripture Reading: First letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians (4: 13-17) - Brittany and Darla Bezmutko. Eulogy was given by Bohdan Ewanchuk; Tribute - Granddaughter Amber - Song: “It Takes A Worried Man”. Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who touched dad’s heart. Pallbearers were Bohdan Ewanchuk, Daniel Bezmutko, Larry Bezmutko, Marcel Dalpe’, Nolan Dalpe’ and David Karpluk. Interment was at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hafford, Saskatchewan. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

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GERMAN: Helen German (nee: Krilow) was born November 17, 1927 in the Rabbit Lake District, SK and passed away September 4, 2017 in Spiritwood, SK at the age 89 years. Helen is lovingly remembered by: her children: Marie Gervais of Spiritwood, SK and her family: Pamela (Trent) MacDonald and their sons, Talin & Quinn, Sheila (Denis) Allchurch of Spiritwood, SK and their family: Newton (Tanya) and their children, Shalyn & Courtney, Deny (Charlene) and her son, Ian, Micky (Meghen) and their children, Brooke & Beau, Bob (Donna) German of Rabbit Lake, SK and their family: Jeremy (Rachelle) and children, Anika, Deegan & Clay, Ryan German (Shannon) and their daughter, Finnley, Karen German (daughter-in-law) of Lanigan, SK and her family: Amber Currie (Ryan) and her children, Katheryn & Chayton, Traci (Chris) Bell and their children, Elisabeth & Beckett, Trevor German, Hayley German, siblings: Ruby Dectrow, Betty Schlieman, Henry (Shirley) Krelow also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She is predeceased by: her husband, John, children, William “Bill”, Emily and son-in-law, Jack Gervais, great granddaughter, Dixie Bell, parents, Andrew and Mary Krilow, brothers, Raymond, Alex and Paul, and parents-in-law, Bill and Edith German. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm from the Rabbit Lake Community Hall, Rabbit Lake, SK with Delores Beaulac officiating, the organist was Marian Miller and the congregational singing was lead by Patty Hiesler, Honorary Pallbearers are considered “All those who shared in Helen’s life”. Pallbearers were Helen’s grandsons: Newton Allchurch, Deny Allchurch, Micky Allchurch, Jeremy German, Ryan German and Trevor German. Helen’s final resting place is beside her husband at St. Michael’s Greek Orthodox Cemetery in the Rabbit Lake District. Following the interment everyone was invited for lunch and fellowship at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall. Memorial Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to: St. Michael’s Greek Orthodox Cemetery Fund as tokens of remembrance. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Mark Muir, Funeral Director, Spiritwood (306-883-3500).

HOLICK: Holick, Jean Teresa Peacefully on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at Dufferin Care Centre in Coquitlam, BC. Sister Jean, age 87, returned to God after 61 years of faithful service as a Sister of the Child Jesus. Jean, the eldest of 9 children, leaves behind six siblings (with 2 brothers and 1 sister predeceased), the Sisters, Associates and Friends of the Child Jesus Family and many people she served and loved in her years of ministry. Prayers were at Kearney’s Columbia-Bowell Chapel (219 6th Street, New Westminster) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday September 12th and the Funeral was at St. Peter’s Church (330 Royal Ave., New Westminster) at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13th. __________________________________________________________

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WAKELIN: In Loving Memory of Donald Roy Wakelin born October 11, 1939 at North Battleford, SK., passed away August 25, 2017 in Saskatoon, SK. Left to cherish his memory: loving children and grandchildren: Heather Wakelin (Len Hudson): Christian, Jackson, James & Madisen Kinzie; Janene McConkey (Greg): Ryan & Hudson; Blake (Nicole): Taylor & Carter; Sister: Helen (Dennis) Pidwerbeski; Brother: Warren (Judy) Wakelin; Sisters-in-law: Chere (Jim) Macdonald & Patricia (Allen) Butt. Predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Thelma Carleen Wakelin; his parents: Roy Wellington Wakelin and Emily Ida Wakelin; Carleen’s parents: Wyman Carroll Yeo and Thelma Elizabeth Yeo; his siblings: Bill Thomas Wakelin, Alan Grant Wakelin, Marj Wakelin and Richard Wakelin. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving For Donald’s Life was held on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Sheldon Gattinger. Scripture Readers were Christian Kinzie & Jackson Kinzie. Music Ministry: Kathy Watson – Pianist; Robert MacKay – Soloist - “How Great Thou Art”; Hymn Selections: “Because He Lives” - “In The Garden”. Urn Bearer was Don’s Son Blake. Honourary Pallbearers: (Grandsons) Christian Kinzie, James Kinzie, Jackson Kinzie, Hudson McConkey & Carter Wakelin. Private Family Interment was at Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to the Canadian Cancer Society (Unit of your choice). Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

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In the Estate of JUDITH LORRAINE WILLIAMS, late of North Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 22th day of September, 2017. Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291-102nd Street, Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executor

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Application for Re: Liquor Permit

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Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of North Battleford intends to pass a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 1971, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT OF THE BYLAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BYLAW • New Definitions are added for the terms: “Art Studio”, “Crematorium”, and “Funeral Homes”. • C1 Downtown Commercial Zoning District: • Clarify the category of “Retail Stores”. • Add “Art Studio” as a permitted use. • Add “Night Club” as a discretionary use. • Add “Farmers Market” as a permitted use. • Remove the use of “Undertaking Establishments”. • C2 Neighbourhood Commercial Zoning District: • Add “Personal Service Shops” as a permitted use. • C3A Large Lot Arterial Commercial Zoning District: • Add “Crematorium” as a discretionary use. • M1 Light Industrial Zoning District: • Add “Art Studio” as a permitted use. • Add “Crematorium” as a discretionary use. • Add “Funeral Homes” as a discretionary use. • M2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District: • Add “Boarding Kennel” as a discretionary use. • Add “Crematorium” as a discretionary use. • YQW Airport Zoning District: • Amend the development standards for Airport and Airport Related Uses.

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PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on October 10th, 2017, at 8:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing. Issued at the City of North Battleford this 12th day of September, 2017. Debbie Wohlberg City Clerk

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Paynton No. 470 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an insufficient number of nominations having been received to fill the office of: COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1 The undersigned will receive nominations of candidates for the above office during normal office hours until Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 4:00 pm. R.M. No. 470 office hours are Monday to Thursday between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office at 205-1st Street East in Paynton, Sask.

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Dated this 13th day of September, 2017. Michelle Buechler Returning Officer TOWN OF BATTLEFORD PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No.7/2016, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Remove the maximum floor square area requirements of accessory buildings for municipal facilities. • Remove the maximum number of accessory buildings permitted for municipal facilities. • Add development standards specific to Signs owned by the Town of Battleford. • Clarify the development standards for Bare Land Condominium developments. REASON The reasons for the amendment are: • To provide for more flexibility and clarity in the bylaw. • To provide for flexibility in the bylaw for the development of accessory buildings on municipal sites. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 92-23rd Street West, in the Town of Battleford, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost of $5.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearing. Issued at the Town of Battleford this 14th day of September, 2017. John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261

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Conseil de l’École Père Mercure Conseil de l’École Père Mercure

Avis est donné par la présente pour recevoir les mises en candidature aux trois (3) postes pourvoir sein du Conseil de l’École Père en Mercure (Northaux Battleford). Avis est àdonné par au la présente pour recevoir les mises candidature trois (3) Deux (2) de ces postes ont des mandats de deux (2) ans et un (1) poste de représentant des postes à pourvoir au sein du Conseil de l’École Père Mercure (North Battleford). Deux parents, en élection partielle, a un mandat d’un (1) an. Selon l’article 134.2(1) de la Loi (2) ces postes deux ont des deuxdevront (2) ans et unassumés (1) poste de surdel’éducation, (2)mandats de ces de postes être parreprésentant des parentsdes d’élèves parents, en élection partielle,etaun un(1) mandat an. Selon l’article 134.2(1) de Loiadulte de l’École Père Mercure posted’un de (1) représentant communautaire parlaun sur deux (2)qui deréside ces postes assumés par de desl’école parents . d’élèves de l’éducation, langue minoritaire dans devront la zone être de fréquentation

de l’École Père Mercure et un (1) poste de représentant communautaire par un adulte candidatures reçues pendant d’ouverture de .l’école jusqu’à deLes langue minoritaireseront qui réside dans la zoneles de heures fréquentation de l’école 16 h, le mercredi 4 octobre 2017 Les candidatures seront reçues pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école jusqu’à ème

à l’École Père Mercure, (1881, 99 Rue) et pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école à 16 h, le mercredi 4 octobre 2017 compter du lundi 18 septembre 2017.

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LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

The Village of Meota is selling

Lots 23 & 24 Block 15 Plan #G207 Located at 303 - 2nd Ave. East Lot size 50 x 100 Submit all offers to the Village Office No offer necessarily accepted. All offers must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. September 29th 2017 Jennifer Fisher Acting CAO Box 123 Meota, SK S0M 1X0 Phone: 306-892-2277 Or email: vmeota@sasktel.net REGISTRATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 has issued a

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BATTLEFORDS ADULT Co-ed Recreational Volleyball LEAGUE Meeting & Registration Wed., SEPT. 20th 7:30 pm Don Ross Centre, Room 101 LEAGUE FEE: $350.00 due at registration. 24 TEAM LIMIT

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ème Rue) ou99pour obtenir un formulaire, communiquer àPour l’Écoleplus Pèred’information Mercure, (1881, et pendant les heuresveuillez d’ouverture de l’école à avec l’agente des mises en candidature, Yvette Miedema, au (306) 445-2490 ou avec le compter du lundi 18 septembre 2017.

directeur adjoint de scrutin, René Archambault, au (306) 584-2558 ou (306) 531-6353.

Pour d’information pour obtenir un par formulaire, veuillez communiquer avec Dansplus l’éventualité d’uneouélection, le scrutin anticipation se déroulera de 15 h à 19 h l’agente des 20 mises en candidature, Yvette leMiedema, 445-2490 le h. le vendredi octobre 2017 et le scrutin, mercrediau 25(306) octobre 2017 deou10avec h à 20 directeur adjoint de scrutin, René Archambault, au (306) 584-2558 ou (306) 531-6353. Fait à Regina, le 1er septembre 2017

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin par anticipation se déroulera de 15 h à 19 h le vendredi 20 octobre 2017 et le scrutin, le mercredi 25 octobre 2017 de 10 h à 20 h.

Critères pour une mise en candidature

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Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans; Critères pour une mise ••en candidature Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne;

• Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans; • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois; pour un poste de parent au sein du • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e conseil d’école année de l’école fransaskoise; Êtreâgé le parent d’une d’un élève de la • • Être d’au moins 18ou ans; prématernelle à la 12e année inscrit.e à • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins l’École canadienne-française.

six mois; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e année de l’école fransaskoise; • Être le parent d’une ou d’un élève de la prématernelle à la 12e année inscrit.e à l’École canadienne-française.

• Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins

pour un sixposte mois; de représentant • Recevoir l’appui (signature) communautaire au seinpar duécrit conseil d’écolede trois

parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e demoins l’école18fransaskoise; • Êtreannée âgé d’au ans; • Résider dans la zone de fréquentation de • Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne; l’École canadienne-française.

• Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e année de l’école fransaskoise; • Résider dans la zone de fréquentation de l’École canadienne-française.

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PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS The Town of Battleford is accepting applications for

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Apply to the: Battleford Fire Department 402 - 25th Street West, P.O. Box 40 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 A complete resumé is desired at the point of application. Start date: Immediately

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If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Mondays, September 11 - October 16

LiveWell with Chronic Conditions. Are you living with a chronic (ongoing) health condition? Or care for someone who is? Would you like to learn better coping skills? Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop for 6 weeks from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the North Battleford Library.We do require pre-registration, class sizes limited. For information or to register call 1-888-922-5867 or 306-446-8613.

Friday, September 15

Ears and Beers Supper at the Battleford Legion Hall, 262 - 22nd Street. Happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. Call 306-445-1983 for more information.

Friday, September 15

Harvest Super and Barn Dance from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the Western Development Museum. Doors open 5:00 p.m. Live history show at 6:30 p.m. Dance to the tunes of Leon Ochs & Friends from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. For more information contact Shirely Maze 306-445-8033.

Saturday, September 16

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Waseca Community Centre, 201 Railway Avenue - Fun and activities for all ages - Pancake Breakfast, BBQ Lunch, Bicycle and Pet Parade, Farmers Market, Displays & Demonstrations, Music, Games & Activities. Phone Brenda 780-205-8209, Arlee 306-8934231 or Shannon 306-490-8483. Everyone welcome. Free admission.

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.

Tuesday, September 19

Beginners Pottery Hand Building Class at ARC Creative Studios 1102 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. for 8 weeks. For more information and to register please contact Joanne at joanne.riverswing@gmail.com.

Saturday, September 23

Fall Fair - Trade Show & Craft Show at the Western Development Museum starting at 11:00 a.m. Free to attend. Enter your name in for a draw for a one night stay at the Saskatoon Travelodge.

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Monday, September 25

Blood Drive - Donors Needed at the Don Ross Centre, North Battleford from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by CWL - Catholic Women’s League.

hiring for the following positions: Edam/Meota Facility: • Well Operators (2) • Plant Operators (5) • Steam Process Operators (3)

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Wednesday, September 27

Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper & Birthdays, Club Room at 5:45 p.m.

Friday, September 29

Borden Farmers’ Market Appreciation Day - Borden Fire Hall, free goodies & beverages from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, September 29

BTEC is having a Chili Day Fundraiser for the Battlefords Humane Society from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Chili, Bun & Pop. Please come out to 801 - 105th Street & help us support our local animal shelter.

Saturday, September 30

Borden’s Annual Threshing Day 2 miles north of Borden Cemetery, parade at noon, cook car, demos, threshing, museum open 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., beef supper in hall from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 30

Topline Social Dance Club - Gold Tones at 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. For more information phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 and Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, September 30

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What you see as pleasure, I see as misery I told Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, that one man’s pressure is another man’s pleasure. Repainting our kitchen cupboards on the outside and in the inside was a labour of love for me. I was saving money by not putting in new cupboards. I enjoyed the sanding and painting, but painting is one of Ed’s least liked activities. “Paint has a mind of its own, and it can run and drip and can appear where you never intended. To paint kitchen cupboards would be more than a big pressure on me – it would be misery,” Ed said. According to my old neighbour, there are two things no right-minded

man should ever do. First, a man should not ever paint rooms in a house (including cupboards) or the outside of a house. Secondly, a man should never agree to any paint colour other than the outof-stock colours. Ed’s attitude is closed toward painting. He isn’t going to do it unless his attitude would change for some reason. Isn’t it remarkable how changing our minds can be as rare as a miracle, but can become life-changing for us when we do change our minds? The disciples of Jesus recognized their rabbi, Jesus of Nazareth, as the Christ, the Son of the living God. They understood his

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca identity but not his mission on earth as the anointed Savior or Messiah from God. They had pleasant thoughts of political glory and power for Jesus and ruling beside him when he became the King of the Jews independent of Roman domination. Their attitude was one of misery when Jesus told

them that he would go to Jerusalem, suffer and be killed there and rise on the third day. Jesus was setting an example for his disciples of how God works. Jesus would remain sinless and overcome sin and evil with good. Jesus sacrificed himself to the task of keeping God’s laws perfectly. He

took himself as the sinless lamb of God to Jerusalem that he might lay down his life for the forgiveness of sinners. Jesus was under enormous pressure as God’s Son, but he lived in pleasure doing God his Father’s will. His life and death and resurrection on the third day were a labour of love to save sinners. One might say Jesus was a living and dying sacrifice for sinners when he was on earth. Many refuse to admit they are sinners. There is no pressure for them to believe in Jesus because they are not in need of a Savior from their sin. Many of us have come

to the place in our lives where we find that there is no point for us to pretend we are sinless when we are not. We admit to being sinners, but we are not defined by our sin because God doesn’t count our sins against us for the sake of our faith in Jesus. We are forgiven sinners given the opportunity to become living sacrifices following the life example of Jesus. Many try to renew themselves with more money, power, health, time, etc. Confessing sinners know they can reinvest themselves as living sacrifices to God’s will, as Jesus did before them. They can renew themselves as the beloved sons and daughters of God now and in heaven.

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

Summer services on July 9 & 23 & Aug. 13 & 27. Weekly services begin again on Sept. 3.

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

1401 - 98th St., North Battleford, 306-445-5901

306-446-1695

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

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

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 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month: 9:00 a.m. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month: 12:00 p.m. Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach - 306-937-3767

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

Everyone Welcome

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

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

Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

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

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

Battleford United Church

Various weekly programs

ANGLICAN PARISH

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

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

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

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

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

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MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY TO THE WORLD

1391 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK

(306) 446-8800 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

of the Battlefords

JoAnne Iverson Broker/ REALTOR®

Al White

Associate Broker/ REALTOR®

RM of Mayfield

• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 1,380 sq. ft. • 10 acres • 2 car attached garage • Want to wake up to a gorgeous view? • If you answered yes this home is for you!

$299,000

Kayla Petersen

Owner/ Associate Broker

Wally Lorenz

Brett Payne

Owner/ REALTOR®

203 Riverbend Place

• 5 bedrooms including master suite • 3 bathrooms • 2 car garage • 1,504 sq. ft. • Walkout basement • Infloor heat • Fireplace • Amazing quiet culde-sac location • This House has it all!

$513,000

Marlene Kotchorek Dorothy Lehman

OPEN HOUSE

RM of North Battleford • • • •

SUN., SEPT. 17TH 2:00 - 4:00 pm

4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 car detached garage Acreage living with amenities of the city. • This beautiful home has fruit trees, a garden, a unique fire pit and so much more

$499,900

Al White MLS®SK614077

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK704928

Elaine Elder MLS®SK703309

OPEN HOUSE

5004 Post Place, Macklin

224 - 2nd Ave. Medstead

1181 - 107th Street

Tues., SEPT. 19TH 5:00 - 7:00 pm • 1 3/4 story character home • Recent renos • East side location • Fenced yard

$177,900 Wally Lorenz MLS®SK600946

• 5 bedrooms • 2 baths • 1,198 sq. ft. • 1 car garage • Quite cul-de-sac location • Backing a park • Beautifully finished • It’s waiting for you to move in

$226,000 Nicolle Lovell MLS®SK616443

REALTOR®

Owner/ REALTOR®

• 6 bedrooms • 4 baths • 1,734 sq. ft. • 2 car garage • Great family home • Close to school • Big kitchen • Big yard

$184,900 Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®SK590430

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Shawna Schira-Kroeker REALTOR®

2061-95th Street

4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2,068 sq. ft 2 car attached garage RV parking Backing onto a park, this cozy 5 level split home is full of charm! • Close to Holy Family School • A must see!

$325,000

JoAnne Iverson MLS®SK607992

RM of Meota

• 5 bedrooms • 3 baths • 1,396 sq. ft. • 2 car garage • Beautiful inside &out • Come see for yourself • You will want to move in ASAP!

$444,900 Randall Cote MLS®SK703923

Lloyd Ledinski REALTOR®

Elaine Elder REALTOR®

342 - 31st Street • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 1,084 sq. ft. • Many renos • Large eat in kitchen • Finished basement • Check out this home

$239,900

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK605216

1471 - 98th Street

• 5 bedrooms • 2 baths • 2,016 sq. ft. • 1 car garage • This home was built to last • Unique original charm and recent upgrades are waiting for you in this beautiful home

$279,900 Shane Murdoch MLS®SK603097

Nicole Lovell REALTOR®

Brennan Veikle REALTOR®

RM of Blaine Lake

• 12 acres • Power • 2 drilled water wells • 40x70 Quonset • Land known for big game & bird hunting

$125,000 Lloyd Ledinski MLS®SK705206

50 Elks Drive, Cut Knife

• 2 bedrooms • 1 baths • 576 sq. ft. • Leased Lot in Atton’s Lake • Perfect summer cabin!

$64,000 Brennan Veikle MLS®SK611247

Shane Murdoch REALTOR®

Randal Cote REALTOR®

10354 Bunce Cres.

• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 1,253 sq. ft. • 2 car garage • Beautiful yard and home • Well maintained with unique charm!

$399,900 Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK705926

OPEN HOUSE 1713 Gregory Drive TUESDAY, Sept. 19 5:00 - 7:00 pm

4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,825 sq. ft., 1 car garage. Wow! Is what you will be saying when you walk through this house! Beautiful, renovated, what more do I need to say more?

$259,900

Brett Payne MLS®SK611850

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#5 - 2502 Killdeer Drive

Al White MLS®SK603995 • 2 bed • 2 bath • 1369 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Looking to relax and not worry about maintenance? Check out this condo.

$314,900

91-28th Street

Al White MLS®SK600270 • 2 bed, 1 bath • 1,288 sq. ft. • 2 car detached garage • Beautiful house with classic charms, a gorgeous yard with mature trees and course a view!

$259,900

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612 - 3rd Street E, Spiritwood

Al White MLS®SK607040 • 5 bed, 3 bath • 1,288 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Potential! Potential! Potential! Come see this house & just imagine how you could make it yours! Beautifully maintained

$289,900

Lot 8 Summerfield, Murray Lake

Al White

MLS®SK589712

Lake front! Ready to be developed

$129,900

RM of Meeting Lake

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK703429

320 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Living Everyday? Does this sound like you? Yes! Call us!

$199,000

1191-109th Street Street 1191-109th

ElaineElder/ Elder MLS®SK608468 Elaine Shane Murdoch MLS®6084698 • 4 bed, 3 to bath • Bi-level duplex • 41,000 sq. ft. • bedrooms, 3 baths • Perfect Newly constructed bi-level, with fully • for revenue property independent basement suite. Great • All appliances included, close investment to hospitalproperty

$325,000 $309,500

2452 Kildeer Drive

JoAnne Iverson MLS®SK594691 • 2 bed, 2 bath • No taxes/condo fees until Jan. 1, 2019 • Ground level indoor parking • Open concept living, beautiful finishes, tons of storage, small pets welcome!

$256,900-$359,900

612 - 104th Street

JoAnne Iverson MLS®SK703683 • 2 bed, 1 bath • 868 sq. ft. • 2 car detached garage • Cute, cozy, well maintained • Beautiful yard

$119,900

483-32nd Street

JoAnne Iverson MLS®SK612846 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,216 sq. ft. • Well maintained home in Battleford. • Ample storage and master suite

$129,900

152 - 26th Street

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK609037 1,044 sq. ft. 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage. Bright and spacious home, professionally developed yard, finished basement. Sounds like home sweet home to me!

$230,000

$189,900

201 Holman St., Luseland

Nicole Lovell MLS®SK617212 • 4 bed, 2 bath • 1 car detached garage • 960 sq. ft. • Cute house, nice yard, finished basement. • Sounds like home to me!

$149,900

1332 - 112th Street

Shane Murdoch MLS®SK605301 • 4 bed • 2 bath • 832 sq. ft. • Great home at a great price? Check? Come see this east side home for yourself!

$159,900

308 Del Avenue, Cut Knife

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK702641 • 5 bed • 1 bath • 988 sq. ft. • Well maintained & finished home on an extra large lot

$129,900

105-6th St. W, Spiritwood

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®SK588242 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,188 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Quiet location, big beautiful yard, well maintained home • Perfect for a family

$215,000

1411-110th Street

Shane Murdoch MLS®SK700395 • 3 bed, 2 baths • 912 sq. ft. • Cute on the outside, updated on the inside! • This would be a great family home!

$124,900

522 - 100th Street

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK617477 • 4 bed • 3 bath • 2 car detached garage • Beautiful yard, beautiful house, beautiful neighborhood. • Come see for yourself!

101-2nd St. W, Spiritwood

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

MLS®SK704084

• 1 bed, 1 bath • 832 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Perfect low maintenance home for a snow bird!

$169,900

RM of Cut Knife

Brennan Veikle MLS®SK617210 • 4 bed, 4 bath • 1,760 sq. ft. • 2 car attached • 10 acres • 25 minutes from North Battleford • A must see!

$355,000

108 Irvine St., Cut Knife

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK601153 • 3 bed • 4 baths • 1,910 sq. ft. • 1 car detached garage • Unique, beautiful, renovated a must see

$184,900

RM of Spiritwood

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

• 320 acres • Pasture land • Fenced • Water source

MLS®SK705794

$279,000

111 Main Street, Unity

Brennan Veikle

MLS®SK606930

• Prime downtown location • 2,300 sq. ft. • Office/retail space • Parking in rear • Wheelchair accessible

$112,900

400 - 2nd Street E

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK704949 • 4 bed • 1 bath • 1,008 sq. ft. • Lake life. Close to the beach, golf course and store. Need I say more?

$179,499

2419 Henderson Drive #C

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK705089 • 1,109 sq. ft. • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1 car attached garage • Bright open concept living, gorgeous kitchen and no condo fees! Perfect for you? I think so too!

$315,000

10343 Bunce Crescent

Elaine Elder MLS®SK590790 • 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,346 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Custom built, in floor heating, European cabinets, marble countertops. This house is oozing charm!

$454,900

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132 - 27th Street, Battleford

Elaine Elder MLS®SK703338 • 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,680 sq. ft. • 1 car detached garage • RV parking • Close to Battleford School, walking paths and other amenities

$239,900

9024 Gregory Drive

Elaine Elder MLS®SK701759 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,207 sq. ft. • Want to enjoy coffee on your deck overlooking the River Valley? Me too! Check out this well maintained home!

$272,900

2129-101st Crescent

JoAnne Iverson MLS®SK705634 • 3 bed, 2 bath, 960 sq. ft. • 2 car detached garage • RV parking • Looking for a new home? This well maintained bungalow is calling your name. Lots of upgrades

$229,900

247-16th Street

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK705042 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 1,352 sq. ft. • Owned lot beside a park • Good size yard • Perfect for a family or first time buyer

$99,000

291-15th Street

Wally Lorenz MLS®SK703399 • 4 bed • 2 bath • 1,250 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Perfect starter home or investment property. Quiet crescent!

$339,900

RM of Spiritwood

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

MLS®SK705807

• 320 acres • Creek water source • Pasture land • Good farming land

$210,000

RM of North Battleford

Brennan Veikle MLS®SK615449 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 480 sq. ft. • 66 acres • Fantastic investment property

$340,000

1341-110th Street

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK612771 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 1,013 sq. ft. • Open concept living • Many upgrades, close to school & move in ready

$169,900

RM of Battle River

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK594620 • 5 bed, 4 bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 3 car attached garage • Wow! Wow! Wow! A warm and welcoming country styled modern home. A must see.

$659,900

305-2322 Kildeer Drive

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK605771 • 2 bed, 1 bath • 844 sq. ft. • 2 parking stalls • 3rd floor north facing condo • Close to amenities • Good investment property

$189,900

RM of Leask

Lloyd Ledinski MLS®SK616764 • 4 bed, 2 bath • 1,380 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Overlooking the lake! Beautiful finishes, well maintained yard, beautiful landscaping. It could be your next home!

$325,000

RM of Spiritwood

Lloyd Ledinski MLS®SK610213 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 2,100 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Beautiful land & home, well maintained with unique charm!

$510,000

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Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK702495 • 4 bed, 2 bath • 1,400 sq. ft. • 1 car attached • Great investment property • Beautiful view of Centennial Park

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Acreage Near Delmas

Wally Lorenz MLS®SK598432 • 4 bed, 5 bath • 2,436 sq. ft. • 1 car attached • Beautiful acreage only 30 km from the Battlefords. This home is a must see to believe how awesome it is!

$425,000

1201-97th Street

Randall Cote

MLS®SK703913

• 4 bed, 2 bath • 1,258 sq. ft. • 2 car detached garage • Recently renovated in 2000, beautiful yard, it truly is a must see!

$264,900

RM of Buffalo

Brennan Veikle

MLS®SK617514

• 3 bed, 1 bath • 1,560 sq. ft. • Own your own piece of paradise with 14 acres of land backing onto a creek!

$239,900

#8 Parker Court

Wally Lorenz

MLS®SK613086

Beautiful lot with so much potential

$89,900

1171-105th Street

Randall Cote

MLS®SK604935

• 4 bed, 3 bath, 973 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Character home that is updated but still has its original charm! • Relax in this beautiful home

$179,499

2537 Cardinal Crescent

Brett Payne MLS®SK704868 • 4 Bed, 4 bath • 1,983 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Quiet location • Backs on a green space • So much potential

$349,900

RM of Battle River

Wally Lorenz MLS®SK701137 • 4 bed, 4 bath • 3 car attached garage • 4,000 sq. ft. • Private driveway, mature yard, beautiful finishes. Peaceful life is waiting for you!

$598,000

1611-92nd Street

Randall Cote

MLS®SK605121

• 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,628 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Great westside location • Many updates, this home is waiting for you to call home!

$274,999

2140-101 Crescent

Brett Payne

MLS®SK704772

• 3 bed, 1 bath • 1,088 sq. ft. • 1 car detached garage • Perfect starter home with so much potential

$234,000

313 Main St., Wilkie

Nicole Lovell MLS®SK599799 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,872 sq. ft. • 1 car attached and 1 car detached garage • Beautiful character home that has original charm and unique features

$196,200

RM of Buffalo

Randall Cote MLS®SK701700 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,360 sq. ft. • Looking for an acreage? This home has great potential to be turned into your dream home!

$119,900

4021621 Main- Street, 103rd Turtleford Street

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®594464 Brett Payne MLS®SK704165 • Large lot 60x200

• • 34 bed, bath BD, 32BA Shingles, windows and hot • • 1,148 sq. flooring, ft. water heater upgrades done • • Completely renovated Single detached garagemain floor c/w appliances • • Partially finished basement Immediately possession available • • This home could be yours!

$248,000 $189,900

1281-104th Street

Nicole Lovell MLS®SK601766 • 2 bed, 1 bath • 772 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Great starter home or revenue property! • Many upgrades throughout!

$98,500

1671-105th Street

Shane Murdoch MLS®SK595371 • 4 bed, 2 bath • 864 sq. ft. • This quaint home is looking for a new family to love! • Call today to make it yours!

$149,900

300-D, 2nd St. E, Meota

Brett Payne MLS®SK613019 • 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,300 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Pristine townhome in the quiet community of Meota! Lake life, new home, close to golf, who could want more?

$299,000

400 - 3rd Ave, Unity

Nicole Lovell MLS®SK597646 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 884 sq. ft. • 1 car detached garage • Beautiful home on a corner lot. • Fenced back yard with fruit trees and a hot tub!

$184,500

1191-108th Street

Shane Murdoch MLS®SK615694 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,420 sq. ft. 1 car attached • Recently renovated, fully fenced yard • This cozy home is waiting for you!

$144,900

RM of Frenchman Butte

Elaine / Shane

MLS®SK611182

Take a look at this 2,383 sq. ft. home located on 7.6 acres 17 km North of Paradise Hill. Featuring 3 bedrooms, and two 4 piece bathrooms on the upper level. There is Double detached garage and many storage shed. Close to many lakes and Boreal forest.

$459,900

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#5 - 2502 Killdeer Drive

Al White MLS®SK603995 • 2 bed • 2 bath • 1369 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Looking to relax and not worry about maintenance? Check out this condo.

$314,900

91-28th Street

Al White MLS®SK600270 • 2 bed, 1 bath • 1,288 sq. ft. • 2 car detached garage • Beautiful house with classic charms, a gorgeous yard with mature trees and course a view!

$259,900

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612 - 3rd Street E, Spiritwood

$289,900

Lot 8 Summerfield, Murray Lake

Al White

MLS®SK589712

Lake front! Ready to be developed

$129,900

RM of Meeting Lake

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK703429

320 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Living Everyday? Does this sound like you? Yes! Call us!

$199,000

1191-109th Street Street 1191-109th

$325,000 $309,500

2452 Kildeer Drive

$256,900-$359,900

612 - 104th Street

JoAnne Iverson MLS®SK703683 • 2 bed, 1 bath • 868 sq. ft. • 2 car detached garage • Cute, cozy, well maintained • Beautiful yard

$119,900

483-32nd Street

JoAnne Iverson MLS®SK612846 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,216 sq. ft. • Well maintained home in Battleford. • Ample storage and master suite

$129,900

152 - 26th Street

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK609037 1,044 sq. ft. 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage. Bright and spacious home, professionally developed yard, finished basement. Sounds like home sweet home to me!

$230,000

$189,900

201 Holman St., Luseland

Nicole Lovell MLS®SK617212 • 4 bed, 2 bath • 1 car detached garage • 960 sq. ft. • Cute house, nice yard, finished basement. • Sounds like home to me!

$149,900

1332 - 112th Street

Shane Murdoch MLS®SK605301 • 4 bed • 2 bath • 832 sq. ft. • Great home at a great price? Check? Come see this east side home for yourself!

$159,900

308 Del Avenue, Cut Knife

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK702641 • 5 bed • 1 bath • 988 sq. ft. • Well maintained & finished home on an extra large lot

$129,900

105-6th St. W, Spiritwood

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®SK588242 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,188 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Quiet location, big beautiful yard, well maintained home • Perfect for a family

$215,000

1411-110th Street

Shane Murdoch MLS®SK700395 • 3 bed, 2 baths • 912 sq. ft. • Cute on the outside, updated on the inside! • This would be a great family home!

$124,900

522 - 100th Street

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK617477 • 4 bed • 3 bath • 2 car detached garage • Beautiful yard, beautiful house, beautiful neighborhood. • Come see for yourself!

101-2nd St. W, Spiritwood

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

MLS®SK704084

• 1 bed, 1 bath • 832 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Perfect low maintenance home for a snow bird!

$169,900

RM of Cut Knife

Brennan Veikle MLS®SK617210 • 4 bed, 4 bath • 1,760 sq. ft. • 2 car attached • 10 acres • 25 minutes from North Battleford • A must see!

$355,000

108 Irvine St., Cut Knife

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK601153 • 3 bed • 4 baths • 1,910 sq. ft. • 1 car detached garage • Unique, beautiful, renovated a must see

$184,900

RM of Spiritwood

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

• 320 acres • Pasture land • Fenced • Water source

MLS®SK705794

$279,000

111 Main Street, Unity

Brennan Veikle

MLS®SK606930

• Prime downtown location • 2,300 sq. ft. • Office/retail space • Parking in rear • Wheelchair accessible

$112,900

400 - 2nd Street E

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK704949 • 4 bed • 1 bath • 1,008 sq. ft. • Lake life. Close to the beach, golf course and store. Need I say more?

$179,499

2419 Henderson Drive #C

Dorothy Lehman MLS®SK705089 • 1,109 sq. ft. • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1 car attached garage • Bright open concept living, gorgeous kitchen and no condo fees! Perfect for you? I think so too!

$315,000

10343 Bunce Crescent

Elaine Elder MLS®SK590790 • 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,346 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Custom built, in floor heating, European cabinets, marble countertops. This house is oozing charm!

$454,900

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132 - 27th Street, Battleford

Elaine Elder MLS®SK703338 • 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,680 sq. ft. • 1 car detached garage • RV parking • Close to Battleford School, walking paths and other amenities

$239,900

9024 Gregory Drive

Elaine Elder MLS®SK701759 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,207 sq. ft. • Want to enjoy coffee on your deck overlooking the River Valley? Me too! Check out this well maintained home!

$272,900

2129-101st Crescent

JoAnne Iverson MLS®SK705634 • 3 bed, 2 bath, 960 sq. ft. • 2 car detached garage • RV parking • Looking for a new home? This well maintained bungalow is calling your name. Lots of upgrades

$229,900

247-16th Street

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK705042 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 1,352 sq. ft. • Owned lot beside a park • Good size yard • Perfect for a family or first time buyer

$99,000

291-15th Street

Wally Lorenz MLS®SK703399 • 4 bed • 2 bath • 1,250 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Perfect starter home or investment property. Quiet crescent!

$339,900

RM of Spiritwood

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

MLS®SK705807

• 320 acres • Creek water source • Pasture land • Good farming land

$210,000

RM of North Battleford

Brennan Veikle MLS®SK615449 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 480 sq. ft. • 66 acres • Fantastic investment property

$340,000

1341-110th Street

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK612771 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 1,013 sq. ft. • Open concept living • Many upgrades, close to school & move in ready

$169,900

RM of Battle River

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK594620 • 5 bed, 4 bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 3 car attached garage • Wow! Wow! Wow! A warm and welcoming country styled modern home. A must see.

$659,900

305-2322 Kildeer Drive

Kayla Petersen MLS®SK605771 • 2 bed, 1 bath • 844 sq. ft. • 2 parking stalls • 3rd floor north facing condo • Close to amenities • Good investment property

$189,900

RM of Leask

$325,000

RM of Spiritwood

Lloyd Ledinski MLS®SK610213 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 2,100 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Beautiful land & home, well maintained with unique charm!

$510,000

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Marlene Kotchorek MLS®SK702495 • 4 bed, 2 bath • 1,400 sq. ft. • 1 car attached • Great investment property • Beautiful view of Centennial Park

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Acreage Near Delmas

Wally Lorenz MLS®SK598432 • 4 bed, 5 bath • 2,436 sq. ft. • 1 car attached • Beautiful acreage only 30 km from the Battlefords. This home is a must see to believe how awesome it is!

$425,000

1201-97th Street

Randall Cote

MLS®SK703913

• 4 bed, 2 bath • 1,258 sq. ft. • 2 car detached garage • Recently renovated in 2000, beautiful yard, it truly is a must see!

$264,900

RM of Buffalo

Brennan Veikle

MLS®SK617514

• 3 bed, 1 bath • 1,560 sq. ft. • Own your own piece of paradise with 14 acres of land backing onto a creek!

$239,900

#8 Parker Court

Wally Lorenz

MLS®SK613086

Beautiful lot with so much potential

$89,900

1171-105th Street

Randall Cote

MLS®SK604935

• 4 bed, 3 bath, 973 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Character home that is updated but still has its original charm! • Relax in this beautiful home

$179,499

2537 Cardinal Crescent

Brett Payne MLS®SK704868 • 4 Bed, 4 bath • 1,983 sq. ft. • 2 car attached garage • Quiet location • Backs on a green space • So much potential

$349,900

RM of Battle River

Wally Lorenz MLS®SK701137 • 4 bed, 4 bath • 3 car attached garage • 4,000 sq. ft. • Private driveway, mature yard, beautiful finishes. Peaceful life is waiting for you!

$598,000

1611-92nd Street

Randall Cote

MLS®SK605121

• 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,628 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Great westside location • Many updates, this home is waiting for you to call home!

$274,999

2140-101 Crescent

Brett Payne

MLS®SK704772

• 3 bed, 1 bath • 1,088 sq. ft. • 1 car detached garage • Perfect starter home with so much potential

$234,000

313 Main St., Wilkie

Nicole Lovell MLS®SK599799 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,872 sq. ft. • 1 car attached and 1 car detached garage • Beautiful character home that has original charm and unique features

$196,200

RM of Buffalo

Randall Cote MLS®SK701700 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,360 sq. ft. • Looking for an acreage? This home has great potential to be turned into your dream home!

$119,900

4021621 Main- Street, 103rd Turtleford Street

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®594464 Brett Payne MLS®SK704165 • Large lot 60x200

$248,000 $189,900

1281-104th Street

Nicole Lovell MLS®SK601766 • 2 bed, 1 bath • 772 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Great starter home or revenue property! • Many upgrades throughout!

$98,500

1671-105th Street

Shane Murdoch MLS®SK595371 • 4 bed, 2 bath • 864 sq. ft. • This quaint home is looking for a new family to love! • Call today to make it yours!

$149,900

300-D, 2nd St. E, Meota

Brett Payne MLS®SK613019 • 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,300 sq. ft. • 1 car attached garage • Pristine townhome in the quiet community of Meota! Lake life, new home, close to golf, who could want more?

$299,000

400 - 3rd Ave, Unity

Nicole Lovell MLS®SK597646 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 884 sq. ft. • 1 car detached garage • Beautiful home on a corner lot. • Fenced back yard with fruit trees and a hot tub!

$184,500

1191-108th Street

Shane Murdoch MLS®SK615694 • 3 bed, 2 bath • 1,420 sq. ft. 1 car attached • Recently renovated, fully fenced yard • This cozy home is waiting for you!

$144,900

RM of Frenchman Butte

Elaine / Shane

MLS®SK611182

$459,900

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