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Volume 107 No. 43
North Battleford, Sask.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
The Jig Is Up The winner for the June Battlefords Photo Club challenge was Andrea Jackson with her piece entitled “The Jig Is Up.” The challenge this month was “pieces.” Photo by Andrea Jackson
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New equipment for B’fords Union Hospital BATC CDC supports BUH Foundation Staff
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Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation received $125,339.59 from BATC Community Development Corporation recently to enrich health care in the Battlefords. Some of the funds will go to the education lab to purchase a SimBaby training package. Funds will also go toward the purchase of a urine analyzer for the medical lab. “We are always grateful for the support received from BATC CDC,” says Brenda Sparrow, BUH Foundation board chair. “Their generous contributions have purchased many pieces of equipment that have touched lives within our community.” Sparrow said there is equipment that would not have been made available at BUH without the support of BATC CDC. “We are truly grateful to them for recognizing the value enriched health care has to our family and friends and we thank them for their support.” The SimBaby training package includes a mannequin simulating a baby under 12 months and the medical equipment to practice real life scenarios on it. It joins the adult and junior simulators already available in the BUH education lab and will allow staff to practice and perfect their skills in a risk-free environment. The education lab provides training from routine care to critical emergencies for the first and second year students of family medicine at BUH, as well as doctors and nursing staff in the
emergency department, intensive care unit and obstetrics. The new urine analyzer replaces the current system at BUH laboratory that has reached its end of life. The replacement unit is one of the first of its kind in Canada. The laboratory at BUH provides services to all of the Battlefords and area, including Saskatchewan Hospital, long-term care facilities, clinics, home care and the primary lab services centre. It is also the backup regionally should any of their instrumentation go down. At present, BUH laboratory performs approximately 1,050 urine tests a month by a manual dip test. Urinalysis is one of the most common tests used for medical diagnosis and the new urine analyzer will allow for a quicker turnaround time and faster results, reduce the risk of contamination or error and free up staff hours to perform and complete other laboratory tests. “On behalf of the BUH staff and physicians, I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to BATC CDC for the continued support to our facility with respect to equipment such as the urine analyzer and the training equipment that we are so very fortunate to have,” says Shelly Horsman, BUH’s director of acute care services. “These contributions continue to provide opportunities to enhance the care that we provide to the members of our community and surrounding area and for this we are so grateful.” BATC CDC has sup-
Left to right, Chris Etcheverry, BUH nurse manager Emergency / Ambulatory Care; Vivian Whitecalf, BATC CDC general manager; Don Buglas, BATC CDC board member; Brenda Sparrow, BUHF board chair; Pam Nyholt, BUH laboratory supervisor; and Raeanne McIntyre, BUH clinical nurse educator. Photo submitted
ported BUH Foundation since 2007. They have provided more than $730,000 in support of healthcare and have assisted in the purchase of infant warmers for the Women’s Health and Birthing Centre, pediatric cribs for WHBC and the surgery unit, a transport ventilator for the emergency department and a bronchoscope for the intensive care unit, among others. BATC CDC is also a sponsor and participant of BUH Foundation’s Festival of Trees. “On behalf of the BATC CDC board of directors, I am pleased that we are able to financially support BUH
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members.” BATC Community Development Corporation (CDC) was created in 2007 and includes membership of Ahtahkakoop, Moosomin, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux, Sweetgrass, Stoney Knoll and Mosquito First Nations.
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Grass fire threatens farmyard Saturday Staff Neighbours helped when a large grass and brush fire started by an electrical spark from a tree falling on a power line threatened a farmyard Saturday. North Battleford Fire Department arrived, having been called at 7 p.m., and was able to stop the fire from spreading to the main house and three outbuildings. NBFD reports neighbours used shovels to try to contain the fire prior to the
department’s two vehicles and four personnel arriving to the site 17 kilometres east of North Battleford on Highway 378 and two kilometres north in the RM of North Battleford. No one was home at the time of the fire and one small shed was consumed. There were no injuries. NBFD was on the scene for two hours. WPD Ambulance, RCMP and SaskPower were also on the scene. SaskPower disconnected the power line.
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Name change for ‘North West College’ By John Cairns Staff Reporter
People are starting to notice a quietly rolled-out name change for a prominent post-secondary educational institution in North Battleford. North West Regional College had operated in the city since 1975, but in recent weeks the college has dropped the “regional” part of the name and since February goes by “North West College.” The change comes on the heels of the provincial government’s decision
to allow all of Saskatchewan’s regional colleges to drop the word “regional.” An order in council to change the legal names of five colleges in the province was issued in February. The move was done “for the purpose of achieving consistency with the legal names of Great Plains College and Northlands College,” according to the Government of Saskatchewan website. That was one reason for the change, but according to North West College president Tavia Laliberte it was also a way to keep up with the times. “It just provides a little bit more
modernization,” said Laliberte of the change, adding “there’s very few colleges across the country that have the word ‘regional’ or ‘community.’” The timing of the change from a college standpoint could not have come at a better time, with the change coinciding with their 40th anniversary year. But that wasn’t the reason for the timing of the switch. Laliberte said it was because another regional college had officially requested the change, and the decision was made for all colleges in Saskatchewan to change their names as well.
Laliberte said adoption of the new name has been a “soft” launch, as they slowly move away from use of the word “regional” in official letterhead, business cards, brochures and other materials. She said there will not be a major expenditure on signs or other items, but over time the word “regional” will be eased out. The president also pointed out the college’s mandate will not change. “It doesn’t change the mandate in terms of training and education needs for Northwest Saskatchewan,” said Laliberte.
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Staff A 78-year-old man drowned Wednesday morning while fishing with a friend on Deserter Lake in the RM of Spiritwood. Spiritwood RCMP say the man who died fell overboard, simultaneously causing the boat to capsize. The friend managed to swim to the shoreline and call for help. RCMP say Searches of the lake were immediately conducted by local residents and police officers. His body was recovered from the water. The deceased was not wearing a life jacket, police say. The name of the dead man has not been released.
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Connaught School Me to We Club students went to the Lighthouse homeless shelter and prepared four pots of homemade soup and sandwiches for lunch. They also stayed and helped serve. The students also put together 30 toiletry bags for men, women and children and donated them to the shelter. Photo submitted
Six injured in Aquadeo boat crash Staff Six people from the Wilkie area were injured Sunday when a boat collided with the dock at the resort village of Aquadeo. WPD Ambulance as well as STARS Air Ambulance
attended the scene to treat those who were injured as a result of this collision. There were seven adults, six males and one female, in the boat at the time of the collision. One 22-year-old man was taken by STARS Air Ambulance
to Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon suffering from what was reported to be a life-threatening injury. The remaining people were treated on scene and some also transported to Battlefords Union Hospital
Five arrested on kidnapping, assault, weapons charges Staff Battlefords RCMP received a complaint from a youth Friday who said he had been held against his will, violently assaulted and threatened and assaulted with a weapon. Investigation by Battlefords Detachment, Municipal GIS, Provincial GIS and Forensic Identification Section revealed the offences took place at a location in North Battleford and a rural location near the Battlefords. Two adults and three youth have been arrested. All appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday to address charges of: kidnapping, pointing a
firearm, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and assault.
They will be back in court again Wednesday. The investigation is ongoing.
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Learning to walk towards a resolution What will the lasting legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission be? By James Wilson As Cree youngsters in the north, we are taught the tradition of how to walk on the land and in the bush, with each footfall carefully and quietly placed so as not to disturb the food sources that have always meant the difference between thriving and starvation. It is a hard-won but essential skill for those living off the land and it takes many years of practice to master. Sadly, like so many of our traditions, this one was almost swept away during the tragic Indian Residential Schools period, described by Justice Murray Sinclair, chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as Canada’s greatest shame. On June 2, after the commission’s findings and final recommendations were released, the baton will be passed to people like Ry Moran, director of the National Research Centre at the University of Manitoba. Here, the many hours of deeply personal testimony will be housed and a plan struck to foster further research and to decide how best to pass on all that has been learned. As he reflects on the many tears that were shed during the thousands of hours of disclosures, the horrors that still haunt many Canadians, and all that was lost, Moran said, “At its core, kids were denied the right to be children and to
feel the love of their parents in their lives. At the same time, parents were denied the right to give love, an attack on the most fundamental and sacred elements of any society.” When I think back on the role my own parents played in our lives and in Moose Lake, Man. where they both began their careers as teachers, how very different things could have been. Though they arrived separately to a reserve that was accessible only by boat, snowmobile or dog team back then, they left together and their story is nothing short of remarkable in the way it paints what life in a Cree community was like. Yes, they witnessed first-hand the chasm created by residential schools, but, as the community’s first Cree teacher, my dad fell in love with another young teacher, the daughter of a Scottish couple who no doubt feared their girl was entering the unknown. Together, their time there was impactful and not only in romantic ways, but in how they helped hold the community together. I love to hear their stories about Moose Lake, back when teachers used to smoke at the front of their classrooms and physical education entailed cutting wood and hauling water. They both spent most every evening visiting the families in the reserve. Mum says they had a calendar mapping out who they would have tea with on which night, so they could eventually spend time with all of the community.
Now and then I still run into people who used to be their students, and I am proud to say the relationships they built there are still cherished. My parents often talk about the people from the reserve who lived off the land. There was no such grandiose a title as “elder” back then, only people who held themselves with the confidence of spending years being solely responsible for their own and their family’s existence. When young people began returning from residential schools, it is fascinating that what struck those who lived off the land the most is that these “students” had to be taught how to walk all over again. Not with the harsh heel strike they had learned in the towns and cities but with the gentle footfall of their early childhoods. Maybe that will be the lasting legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, that we can face the truth of our past, see a way forward that is hopeful and learn how to walk gently together so that, as Justice Sinclair so eloquently said, “we can turn our greatest shame into our greatest source of pride” as peoples and as a nation. — James Wilson is an advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and commissioner of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba, a neutral body mandated to encourage discussion, facilitate public understanding, and enhance mutual respect between all peoples in Manitoba. www.troymedia.com
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The CUplex is wonderful, but downtown needs serious help Dear Editor I was recently in North Battleford for a family celebration. I was born and raised in North Battleford but moved away approximately 35 years ago. I do, however, get back every three or four years. On this visit, I was pleasantly surprised with the beautiful new complex (the Dekker Centre, field house, pool and curling rink). What a wonderful addition to North Battleford. However, the downtown area is an eyesore — buildings boarded up, broken sidewalks, hardly any stores open. What a shame. We discussed it at our celebration and think someone should tear down the buildings and maybe put a huge park in its place or anything that makes it look more attractive. I always praise North Battleford to people who don’t know it, but was truly saddened to see the downtown in shambles. Sharon James Kelowna, B.C.
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Gold Eagle Lodge earns TripAdvisor recognition Staff Gold Eagle Lodge has received more recognition, this time from the internationally-known website TripAdvisor. In a news release, it was announced they are a Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. The Hall of Fame honours businesses that earned a Certificate of Excellence from the site for five consecutive years. Not only
does it include hotels but also eateries and other attractions from around the world. It is based on opinions submitted by travellers on the site over a 12-month period, with businesses needing to meet certain criteria. Those include maintaining a TripAdvisor bubble rating of a minimum four out of five, being listed on TripAdvisor for 12 months and having a minimum number of reviews. “Being awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence five years in a row and (being) inducted into the hall of fame is a true source
of pride for the entire team at the Gold Eagle Lodge and we’d like to thank all of our past guests who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor,” said General Manager Malcolm Anderson in a statement. “There is no greater seal of approval than being recognized by one’s guests. With the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence based on guest reviews, the accolade is a remarkable vote of confidence to our hotel and our continued commitment to excellence.” “Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years
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Paul Anka and Tom Jones. She also worked as Bob Hope’s sidekick and opening act from 1986 to1992. She also developed and taught a pop music class at Vancouver College and worked on commercials and TV shows, such as 21 Jump Street, working alongside fledgling actors Johnny Depp and Peter DeLuise. Nash also worked in Los
Angeles, Calif. for a time. She went on to record several records, Natural Born, Letting Go, but she was also listening to her heart and spirit, and began to include aboriginal artists into her shows and recordings. Over the years she was adopted into four aboriginal families and has performed under the Haida name of Sazacha Red Sky.
Nash currently lives on Vancouver Island. For many decades Nash’s passions have included fostering children, taking care of the planet, caring for animals that are abused and abandoned and assisting musically talented protégés, young and not so young, as a muse ecologist and caring for elders. She also teaches music, voice, harmonica and slide guitar.
Nash inducted into Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame Staff Nancy Nash, a former resident of North Battleford who has gone on to find fame and a multi-faceted future, was inducted into the Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame Sunday at the renowned venue of Blues on Whyte. Nash is the first female inductee into the Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame. Long Live The Blues is the title of her latest disc, issued early this year. During the 1970s, in Edmonton, Nash played with Hot Cottage. Holger Peterson recorded them with blues legend Walter Horton, Nash’s first harmonica mentor. They also worked alongside B.B. King, John Mayall, Freddi King, Joan Baez and Albert King. During the 1980s, Nash lived in Vancouver and sang jingles, appeared on TV shows and toured with and recorded sessions for bands and artists, some of them still unknown at the time, including Loverboy, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, who was once in her band, Cher, Prism, Trooper, BTO, Rita McNeil, Matt Minglewood, JOIN THE CONVERSATION To comment on this story and others, go to www.newsoptimist.ca
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Joe and Carolin Palmer:
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y a w g n o l a s e o g y t A little creativi Two of the most and kind-hearted ll wi u unique people yo e her ht rig e ever meet liv d. for ttle Ba in North Carolin Palmer, an eccentric artist, and her husband Joe, a nontraditional retiree, have lived in North Battleford since moving from Nova Scotia about 15 years ago. Joe is from North Battleford, but when they first came to town they didn’t plan to stay. “We came here in 1999 to check on his mom,” Carolin explained. “Decided to stay here for a month or two and from there it just became a permanent thing. Got work, got to know the community, his mom didn’t want us to leave so I think we’re stuck here for the long haul now.” What makes them kind is they’re always willing to help those in need. “I remember years ago in the middle of winter, some kids came by our house asking if our daughd ter could come out an and was about 11 at night, “It . Joe d sce ini rem roplay,” Ca So . on s gloves or hat these kids didn’t have any all fortune at the goodwill a sm not lin goes out and spends kids ever came by again any if e sur ke to store to ma s the clo e ld give them som dressed properly, we cou h. keep warm.” ictly a winter thing, thoug Their generosity isn’t str the “In
ch ild’s su mm er slides, a pool, a their bikes around r dream. A Big Toy with and ou we’ll have kids riding of nt fro in ht rig ak bre th a “bar,” a change room e wi bik ck ’s ture house, a de nia mi I’ll here, and I’ve had a kid n the d an re the fix it right s, all hand-built. house,” Joe said. “If I can Joe. “Then we to the store to get a swing go to had e I’v s d with a sandbox,” said me rte eti sta all “It .” do it, but som ng thi built this,” he said, , what’s four dollars? No cover the sandbox, so we to ed cid de ir part for the bike. I mean the in e hav y is the setup the the Big Toy. What makes them unique igned that an elementa- motioning to on see uld wo u yo at med contraption was des wh the to al tic nau e Th a der is backyard. Similar Palmers’ backyard ludes a treasure chest un ry school playground, the way by Carolin, and inc ship on chains underneath de one set of stairs, a handma d a pirate cutout that kids an s kid that can fit about six a funny picture. for o int e e can stick their fac over the nine years they’v It’s grown exponentially as it p kee , and the Palmers lived in their cur rent home . ble a cost-effective as possi e lumber of course, but “We have had to buy som so are e her “T d. sai in rol ,” Ca d lot of it has been donated care for these children, an we ow kn o wh le op pe many y just donate.” take in these children, the y have is gargantuan com the at wh The value of it. t into pared to what they’ve pu ls, these things for schoo ild bu o wh ys gu he “T if d sai d an it d took a look at one of them came by an st lea at rth wo be l it would you put this into a schoo ly red to the approximate pa com d, sai Joe $17,000,” s me eti tting it together. “Som $5,000 they’ve spent pu if t bu it, to could use to add we’ll see something we es on sale and you can get go it eks we you wait a few ce.” it for a fraction of the pri th two children living wi t jus e hav y the e hil W ee thr al, tot in e nine kids them now, the Palmer’s hav e, along with 16 grandfiv to 33 m fro adopted, aging children. hours a night. Always “I only sleep about five ’s a laugh when asked if she have,” Carolin said with es. cad de ee thr t in the pas gotten a full night’s sleep m the sur rounding area fro e com le op pe They say at the Palmers have done to see for themselves wh ght be somewhat sur priswith their backyard. It mi incident of major vanone ing there has been only over the years. rty pe pro ir the dalism on Continued on Page 7
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Joe and Carolin Palmer:
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two level to try taking it to another years I decided I would it.” out of see if I could get a career king tic outlet for anyone loo tas fan a is dia me l Socia nort no t gh mi y an audience the to get themselves out to and mally be able to reach. I was really raw about, “I joined Twitter, which ,” ers low fol and gained a lot of by quickly figured that out up ked pic s d from there I wa she said. “It just grew an feature a novel done which will t go e I’v a publisher, and my artwork throughout.” pubtime her work has been That won’t be the first t lished, however. ldren’s magazines, I’ve go “I’ve been published in chi onally for the Save The internati artwork that’s been used foundation,” Frogs
she said. in New Cracker Jack museum “I have artwork in the ce by spa My on m the ered by and Hampshire. I was discov k advisor for Cracker Jac Ron Toth, he’s the artist of me because he had seen a ld ne Frito Lays, and he got a ho d some paintings I had do nte wa He lot of my pictures. m.” for his gallery and museu s givmove that Palmer did wa ed rat der un an Perhaps . him ng rgi free, instead of cha eing Toth her artwork for som l sel u yo if because “I opted not to sell it to him d that kept our connecto him an thing, it’s done. I gave it me. I en a good inspiration for be s he’ t tha m fro tion and e any hav I if lly. I can call him call him my mentor basica p with the legalities of this e hel questions or I need som business.” Continued on Page 8
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Kevin Chaykowski, retiring superintendent of works and utilities for the Town of Battleford, got to sit in the historic chair of the council chamber at his last official meeting with town council Monday, pictured with Mayor Derek Mahon and Administrator Sheryl Ballendine. The mayor said it will be a new experience for Chaykowski to be able to walk away from the phone. “It not only rings during that so-called 8 to 5, it rings after as well. Thanks for all the time you put in and the overtime,” said Mahon. Chaykowski has been with the town for 28 years. He also spent a year and a half in Unity. Photo by Jayne Foster
Local bakers and farmers brought their goods to North Battleford for the Farmers Market on 100th street Saturday afternoon. Beautiful weather made for a perfect time for those looking to support locals by walking downtown to purchase breads, vegetables and even hand-made wooden signs. Photo by Craig Beauchemin
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The Sakewew High School Gay-Straight Alliance made a couple of donations to organizations working to end homelessness. One donation for $1,000 is going to Egale’s OUT at Night national fundraising campaign to raise awareness about LGBTQ2S youth homelessness. The other donation, also for $1,000, is going locally to the Lighthouse shelter in the Battlefords. The funds were originally for a trip to a national conference in Winnipeg, Man. but the trip fell through, so the decision was made to donate the leftover funds to address the issue of homelessness among gay and lesbian people. Seen here are Sakewew student Naya Chief, Lighthouse manager Caitlin Glencross, student Shayne Chief and teacher Reid Stewart. Photo by John Cairns
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Above are recipients of scholarships from Battlefords and District Community Foundation for 2015, left to right, Amie Beatch, Amanda Thompson and Cole Degenstein. Cole is this year’s winner for the Hazel Asmussen Fund for post-secondary students in fine arts. Amie and Amanda are the winners for the Peter Lewochko Fund for post-secondary studies in agriculture, engineering or education. Amie and Amanda will be attending the University of Saskatchewan and Cole will attend Alberta College of Art and Design. All three winners are in Grade 12 at John Paul II Collegiate. Photo submitted
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The MLB draft is weird, and I don’t like it Monday, well over 1,000 hopefuls heard their name called in the 2015 FirstYear Player Draft. That’s right, over 1,000 players. If you combine the NHL, NFL and NBA drafts you still wouldn’t come close to the number of draftees the MLB has every year. That’s just one of the ways the MLB draft is unique compared to other major sports. My biggest issue with the draft is when a team signs a top-tier free agent, they must forfeit their first round pick unless it’s in the top-10. Take the Toronto Blue Jays for example, they signed catcher Russell Martin from the Pittsburgh Pirates and forfeit their first round pick because of it. While it’s highly unlikely the player the Blue Jays would have drafted in that position would become as good as Martin is, I just don’t understand why teams have to forfeit draft picks to sign players. That doesn’t happen in any other professional sports
league. The Boston Bruins didn’t give up their first round pick in 2007 after signing Zdeno Chara. The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t give up their first round pick after signing LeBron James this past off season. The Denver Broncos didn’t give up their first round pick when they signed Peyton Manning in 2012, so why should MLB teams have to? Another thing I find strange is if a team drafts a player in the first few rounds but that player doesn’t sign by the July 15 deadline, the team is awarded a compensation pick in the following year’s draft. This system reared its ugly head last year when
the Houston Astros selected Brady Aiken with the first overall pick. It was a weird situation with Aiken. The Astros originally offered him a contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus (I know, more on that later), but after some inflammation in his elbow arose, the Astros doubled-back and lowered their offer to $5 million. Aiken said no deal, and the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement. Not only did the Astros lose out on the first overall pick, they also lost out on Jacob Nix, who they drafted in the fifth round, thanks to the Aiken fiasco. In the MLB draft, each team is given a certain
amount of money they are allowed to dole out as signing bonuses for players they draft. If they go over that allotted amount, they have to forfeit future draft picks. Which is just another strange thing about the draft. Since the Astros didn’t sign Aiken, they lost all that pool money and could no longer afford to give Nix his previously agreed upon $1.4 million bonus. The Astros offered him another contract with a bonus worth just over $616,000, practically every available penny they had left, but Nix said no deal. As if it wasn’t bad enough for Nix, he lost his NCAA scholarship eligibility because of the whole situation, although he was eventually given a six-figure settlement from the Astros to “make up” for the ordeal. Since the Astros failed to sign Aiken, and were a weak team last year, they held the second and fifth overall picks in Monday’s draft. For a team that’s in first place in their division, that’s a dream come true. This might shock
of the Prince Albert Venice House Raiders. Koroluk scored four goals and added nine assists in 28 games last season. In the second round, the North Stars selected forward Kaden Boser who spent last season with the Saskatoon Stallions, scoring 11 goals with 14 assists in 30 games. The North Stars didn’t
have a third round selection, as they had previously traded it to the Nipawin Hawks. With their fourth round pick, the North Stars drafted forward Ty Muench who was teammates with Boser. He scored 22 goals and added 10 assists in 31 games last season. In the fifth round the North Stars elected to get
some goaltending depth, as they drafted Tyson Byman. He played for the Yorkton Terriers bantam team last year, and went undefeated with a 12-0 record while posting two shutouts and a 2.19 goals against average. With their final selection the North Stars drafted another defenceman, Logan Fritzke, who played with the
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you, but the Astros did not draft Nix or Aiken Monday. Though as of right now it looks as though it may have been the right call not to sign Aiken, as in his first start with his community college team he left in the first inning and eventually underwent Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for at least a year. Back to the money issue, signing bonuses in baseball are out of this world. It’s kind of funny, if you’re a high draft pick into the Major Leagues, you could never touch a baseball again after signing your first contract and probably live a long, fulfilling life just with the money from your signing bonus. The biggest bonus ever was given to Gerrit Cole of the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he received $8 million after being the first overall pick in the 2011 draft. Eight million dollars without having set foot on a professional baseball diamond. By the way, that was just the signing bonus and doesn’t in-
clude the rest of the money his contract gave him. Seems a little ridiculous, but the NFL is worse. The first overall pick in this year’s draft, Jameis Winston, signed a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worth $25.35 million including a signing bonus worth $16.7 million. Can you imagine being handed a cheque for $16 million at 21 years old? Need I remind you that NHL rookie contracts max out at around $900,000, which fluctuates with performance based bonuses. I guess the two things I really want to get across here are the MLB draft is a confusing monster that not a lot of people outside of people in the business or hardcore baseball fans fully understand. Also the fact I should have played sports as a kid. It might be too late for that, but I can at least try to fully understand the MLB draft. Might take me a few years, though.
Swift Current Kabos Raiders last season. He recorded four goals and 10 assists in 28 games for a Swift Current team that won just three of 31 games last year. A different local connection saw Battlefords Barons forward Ty Mossimann drafted second overall to the La Ronge Ice Wolves. Mosimann recorded
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Rider fans believe home playoff game is coming ider Insider with 620 CKRM’s ‘Voice of the Riders’ Rod Pedersen “The Dance”. And what the heck’s wrong with 11-7 anyway? The Riders’ depth has been questioned after being raided in the 2014 off-season and the 18 games ahead will test how well it’s been replenished. The Roughriders themselves set the bar surprisingly high just before training camp when General Manager Brendan Taman told a Regina radio morning show he feels his team could go 12-6. That could be the sweet spot. 12-6 could very well get you second place because I think we’re all anointing the Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders the West Division pennant right now. After a 15-3 campaign last year, they could well achieve 16 wins this time around.
In the end, of course, records don’t really matter other than to determine playoff seeding. The Riders finished 10-7-1 in 2009 but finished first and hosted the Western Final for the first time in 30-some years. I’ve seen them finish better than that, but still have to go on the road for the postseason. But one thing’s for certain, everyone’s goal is to get to the 2015 Grey Cup at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg, no matter which road they take to get there. And now as we enter the second week of Roughriders training camp in Saskatoon, Head Coach Corey Chamblin is envisioning his team back in The Big Dance. “This looks like a team that has the makings of being a Grey Cup football team,” Chamblin said con-
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a guest coach to help speed up the cohesion in training camp. Veteran import Levy Adcock appears to be the one to replace Ben Heenan at right tackle while veteran non-import Dan Clark is ahead of Corey Watman in the battle to replace Dominic Picard at centre. So far the reviews have been good but the real bullets won’t fly until this Saturday’s preseason game against Edmonton in Fort McMurray. Kickoff in the north is 8:00 pm Sask time (on TSN and the CKRM Roughrider Radio Network). “Everything looks good right now,” Angus Reid cautioned. “The thing is
you’re going to see a different looking offensive line from a scheme perspective. It’s taking these guys a little longer to learn a new system, if you will, but what I will say is you got guys here who are willing to work their butt off and always try their best. They’re not questioning or fighting the system and that’s what you need. I think by the end of camp you’ll see a well-oiled machine and I’m really excited to watch this group this year.” Perhaps I should’ve asked the Richmond, B.C. product to vote on where he thinks the Roughriders will finish in 2015. Then truly, it would have been an Angus Reid Poll.
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OBITUARIES PEARCE: In Loving Memory of Laura Pearce, born January 14, 1918 at Battleford, SK., passed away May 24, 2015 in Edmonton, AB. Left to cherish her memory is her son Louis Flamant and her daughters Janet Wilson, Jeanne Simoneau (Roger), Val Norell (Allen), Doreen Banack; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; four sisters: Rita Coombs, Ethel Ballendine, Kay Steadman and Theresa Harris; one stepdaughter Thelma Puff (Bill); nieces, nephews and their families. Laura was predeceased by her husband Robert Pearce, their two daughters Margaret Carroll and Linda Sorge as well as two sisters and two brothers. Vigil of Prayer was held on Friday, May 29, 2015 from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service, with Mrs. Betty Stone – Presider. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. with Celebrant Fr. Doug Jeffrey O.M.I.. Music Ministry: Pianist - Cathy Swerid; St. Vital Parish Choir; Soloists: Germaine Vany & Robert MacKay. Pallbearers were Wayne Flamant, Robert Norell, Andrew Norell, Clark Flamant, Christopher Howard and Cameron Calder. Memorial Donations are requested to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Association. Interment at Town Of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Sask.. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ SHEPHERD: Clare M. Shepherd (Edlin): August 5, 1932 – May 22, 2015. It is with great sadness the family of Clare Shepherd announce her passing on Friday, May 22, 2015 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. A celebration of Clare’s life was held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Living Faith Chapel in North Battleford. Clare was born in Tuberose, Saskatchewan and grew up in the Forest Hall School district close to North Battleford. Clare was very generous with her time and support for others, always placing others ahead of herself. She had many hobbies and interests in life including music, pottery, photography and gardening. She enjoyed sports and was an avid curler and loved golfing at Little Loon. Left to cherish Clare’s memories are: her children, Barry (Irene) Verhoeven, Sherry L’Heureux, Elaine (Garry) Poole, George (Diana) Shepherd, Jim Shepherd (Kathie Decelle), Dave (Debbie) Shepherd, Scotty (Coleen) Shepherd, Valerie Wouters (Micha Menczer), Ralph (Judy) Young, Tammy (Arnell) Olson; brothers, Charlie (Jean) Edlin, Gordon (Helen) Edlin; sisters-in-law, Lorna Pearson, Nancy (Ray) Meier, Linda (Walter) Ard; special friends, Jean Arnott and Wendy Gansauge; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Clare was predeceased by: husbands, Bob Shepherd, Fred Verhoeven; parents, William and Dorothy Edlin; sister, Mary Edlin; daughter, Bev Poole; mother and father-in-law, Mary & Gordon Shepherd; sister-in-law, Helen Sullivan; brothers-in-law, John Pearson, Charles Sullivan. Donations may be made to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8) or the Saskatoon Cancer Centre (20 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4). Condolences for the family can be left at eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. Card of Thanks The family of Clare Shepherd would like to extend a big thank you to family, friends, and community for their thoughts, prayers, gifts and visits. Thank you to the staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital, the Saskatoon Cancer Centre and Harwood Manor, for their care and compassion for our mother over the past few months. Thanks to Dr. Lipsett for his care and friendship provided over many years. Thanks to Pastor Al Huckabay, of the Living Faith Chapel, for your prayers at Mom’s celebration of life. Also, to Trevor Watts and his staff at Eternal Memories Funeral Service for their kindness and care in looking after the funeral arrangements.
L’HEUREUX: In Loving Memory of Grace Ursula L’Heureux, born March 5, 1927 at Cochin, SK., passed away May 27, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Grace is survived by her loving family: children: William (Elaine), Edam, SK., Laurent, Meota, SK., Ron (Lorna), Sexsmith, AB. and Darlene L’Heureux, Foam Lake, SK; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Colleen (Don) Cole Anthony, Raina, Trey; Earl - Kacy, Jayden; Ramona - Jesse, Tyler, Justin; Ron - Ashley, April, Charli, Noah; Todd (Amanda) Karley, Eduard, Jesse; Corey (Randi); Chantelle (Rylan) - Chandler, Cooper, Rhett, Reese; Tanya - Austyn; George (Shana) - Emily, William; Allan; Destani; one sister, Therese; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Joseph & Marie Rose Mitchell; her husband. Edward Joseph L’Heureux; grandchildren: Lee, Allisa, Carston, Clay; brothers: Edward, Charlie, George, Tony, Ben, Harold; sisters: Isabel, Mary, Eileen, Bertha. Vigil of Prayer was held on Friday, May 29, 2015 from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK. with Celebrant - Fr. Peter Paase. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at St. Leon Roman Catholic Church, Jackfish, SK with Celebrant Fr. Peter Paase. Cross Bearer was Austyn. Music Ministry: Organist - Marie Anne Corbeil; Camarilla Choir. Honourary Pallbearers: Colleen & Don Cole, Chantelle & Rylan Seely, Tanya Colley, Shana Colley, Destani Hrabia,Alyssa Gilliland, Ramona L’Heureux, Ashley L’Heureux, Todd L’Heureux, Corey L’Heureux, April L’Heureux, Amanda L’Heureux, and Randy L’Heureux, “All The Great-Grandchildren.” Pallbearers: George Colley, Allan Hrabia, Anthony Cole, Ashley L’Heureux, Todd L’Heureux, and Corey L’Heureux. Memorial Donations are requested to the Canadian Cancer Society. Interment at St. Leon Parish Cemetery - Jackfish, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ ROACH: Georgette “Dods” Roach passed away at the Riverside Health Complex, Tutleford, Saskatchewan on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Dods leaves to mourn her passing: six children: Charlie (Sandra), Frances (Harry Washbrook), Judy (Bill Tumbach), Ron (Joyce), John (Michelle), and Evelyn (Bob Cooper); fourteen grandchildren: Darcie (Nick Cosentino), Melissa (Scott Batty), Jennifer, Brad, Stuart, Coleman, Heather (Simon van Streun), Erika, Dayna, Kelsey (Alex Kachmarski), Morgen, Brooke, Aja and Braden; and two great grandchildren: Olivia and Owen; and her loving siblings: Laurette St. Amant, Germaine Bellanger, Pauline Phaneuf, George McCaffrey and Edward McCaffrey. Dods was predeceased by, her husband, Pete, her son, Edward, her parents, Philip and Annie McCaffrey, her siblings, Raymond, Albert, Evelyn, Patrick, Paul and Lorraine. The Prayer Service for Dods was conducted from Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 7:30 PM. The Funeral Service for Dods was conducted at the Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM with Father Peter Paase officiating. The eulogy was given by Heather vanStreun and Aja Cooper. The organist was Darcy deMontarnal. The soloist were Brooke Roach and Coleman Washbrook. The active pallbearers were, Charlie Roach, Ron Roach, John Roach, Harry Washbrook, Bill Tumbach and Bob Cooper. The interment took place at the Edam Catholic Cemetery. The reception was held at the Edam Community Centre. Donations in memory of Dods may be made to Lady Minto Health Care Centre or a charity of your choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS The family would like to thank the staff of Turtleford Riverside Memorial Hospital for her care in her final hours and the staff at Lady Minto Health Care Centre for their daily care for the last several years. We would also like to thank Father Peter Paase for officiating her funeral mass, organist Darcy deMontarnal, the church choir and the church ladies for the funeral lunch. ____________________________________________________
LORNE WILLIAM CLOUTIER (NAHORNEY): August 27, 1954 to December 24, 2014. Lorne passed away December 24, 2014 at the age of 60 years with his wife at his side holding him after a hard fought battle with Lyme’s Disease and ALS. He is survived by his wife Colette (Cloutier), his mother Helen, his sisters Eleanor (Ken), Valerie (Paul) and Jeanette (Michael), his brothers Steve (Joanne) and Mike (Darlene) and numerous nieces and nephews. Lorne was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He is missed dearly. A memorial and celebration of his life is currently scheduled for Saturday August 29, 2015 at 2 pm at Kramer Auction’s Big Bid Barn. Please send photos (preferably .jpg) of Lorne to lornepics@gmail.com before August so we may all share them at the memorial and celebration of Lorne’s life. Please look for an update of this memorial in August. ____________________________________________________
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OBITUARIES PICK: In Loving Memory Of Viola Marcia Pick “Marcia” born November 16, 1932 at Robinhood District, SK. passed away on May 2, 2015 in North Battleford, SK at the age of 82. Left to cherish Marcia’s memory: her loving daughters and their families: Linda (Allan) Gertken - Aaron (Jen), Ryan, Kyla (Dan) Gould, Humboldt, SK., LaurieAnne Hartley (Fiance, David Abbott), Regina, SK., Susan Pick (Karl Volk) - Matthew Pick, North Battleford, SK., Louise (Darron) Peardon - Sara, Calgary, AB. & Bengie; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, William & Lillian Wheeler; husband, Charles Ronald “Bud” Pick; siblings: Leonard, Evelyn, Laura, Ken, Melvin, Clifford, Tonnie, Helen & Shirley. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Marcia’s Life was held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Pastor Sheldon Gattinger. Reading of Scripture: Psalm 23 - Louise Yochim; Matthew 5: 1-10: The Beatitudes - Doreen Maggrath. Eulogist was Delwyn Luedtke. Music Ministry: Organist - Kathy Watson; Soloist - Delwyn Luedtke - “My Redeemer”, Accompanist - Shelley Luedtke. Hymn Selection: “On Eagles Wings”, Trio: Shannon Iverson, Janet Materi & Troy Wakelin - “Peace Like A River” - “Wings Of A Dove”. Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who knew Marcia and shared her life. Urn Bearers were – Grandchildren: Aaron & Ryan Gertken & Kyla Gould, Matthew Pick & Sara Peardon. Memorials: Marcia has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be considered to Battlefords Trade and Education Center (BTEC), 702-102nd. St., North Battleford, SK. S9A 1E3 (Please designate to the new building project) or to Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, 2217C Hanselman Crt., Saskatoon, SK. S7L 6A8. Interment at Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Shared memories - the delicious scents of fresh baked goods, buns, cinnamon buns, bread, lemon meringue and apple pies, cranberry “stinky foot” jelly, jar lids popping as they seal on the counter after processing, the whir of the vacuum and Swiffer sweeper, fresh linen off the clothes line…Marcia, as she was known by most people was a strong-willed determined “Wheeler woman”. She was born November 16th, 1932 the seventh of ten children to William and Lillian Wheeler on a homestead near Robin Hood Saskatchewan. Marcia along with her brothers and sisters grew up together in the Birch Lake region near Glaslyn. She attended Birch Lake school; sneaking out to dances, playing baseball, swimming in the dugout, to name a few of the activities she enjoyed while growing up in a rural setting in the 1930’s and ‘40’s. The “Wheeler clan” as they lovingly referred to themselves introduced Marcia to her loves of cooking, baking, gardening and berry picking. The importance of family and a strong work ethic was also at the heart of her upbringing which remained with her throughout her 82 years among us. She loved visiting with family during vacations and holidays traveling to see her sisters and brothers whenever life and time allowed. She left home at an early age to live and work with her older sister Laura; cooking in a camp kitchen for a highway crew further developing her love and artistry with food. Marcia spoke fondly of times spent with her siblings throughout her growing up and stories about holiday hijinks were shared with laughter and love whenever family and relations gathered together. As a young lady Marcia moved in with her friend and future sister-in-law Marge Hartley. Together they worked as waitresses and clerks for various restaurants and department stores in North Battleford Saskatchewan. It was during this time that Marcia met and fell in love with her first husband Allan Hartley. Marcia’s life became one of relocation as she travelled across Canada with Allan who was a member of the Armed Forces. They welcomed their first daughter Linda in Edmonton in 1952, then in Ontario of 1962 another daughter Laurie-anne and finally in Wainwright circa 1968 daughter Louise was born. Marcia’s life was not without it’s trials and tribulations. She divorced Allan and moved to Battleford with her 3 daughters to be closer to her sister Helen Lane and her family. She worked during this time as a nurse aid for the Battlefords Union Hospital, a bus driver for her brother-in-law Ned eventually finding her niche with the developmentally challenged as an Instructor for The Developmental Centre. Physically and mentally challenged children were well cared for by Marcia up until her retirement from the workforce. As Marcia and her girls settled into life in Battleford she began to socialize. Her love for dancing found her joining the “Minus One Club” a social group for divorced and widowed women and men. One handsome gentle soul caught and held her heart and attention. December 16th, 1972 she and Charles “Bud” Pick were married. Bud’s daughter Susan from his first marraige found herself nestled in between daughters Laurie and Louise completing Marcia’s family. The next 42 years were filled with living; birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries; heralding the births of grandchildren and the inevitable mourning the loss of friends and family members. Marcia’s love of Northern Saskatchewan fueled her interests and fed her appetite for camping, fishing, berry picking and quadding. Bud had a special belt fashioned with two tin cans on either hip to allow for two handed picking when the berry crops were plentiful. He often joked that he was going to attach a bell to Marcia so he could locate her in the bush as she had a tendency to follow the berries he had lost her a couple of times in the bush. She spoke animatedly about the annual Wakelin Northern Fishing excursion and her delight with being on the back of a quad bouncing joyfully on the trails from lake to lake (a testament to her strength because of her having had both hips replaced years prior) laughing, sharing stories and eating fresh caught trout out of the lake. Marcia took great pride in keeping a clean and well provisioned home. Anyone who knew her was well aware you could eat off the floors. The whir of her vacuums, the smell of cleaning products ever present and ALL footwear was left by the door…no exceptions. Fridges, freezers and cold storage room shelves were always well stocked with last fall’s harvest…we joked that if an atomic war broke out to make the trek to Marcia’s house she could keep several hundred people in food and toilet paper alive for years. She was active in her neighborhood and community. Organizations such as the “Hands of Friendship” and the “Lutheran Women’s League” found her playing bingo, serving ice cream, fund raising, sewing quilts and of course baking for the bake sales. These were all ways she fed her spirit and she found comfort as an active member of the congregation of Zion Lutheran Church. Marcia showed her children and grandchildren the rewards of hard work. They learned the importance of family connection, love and support. Her Wheeler strength of character along with the spirit of her guiding presence lives on within each of them…this is her legacy. We love you and will always miss you Mom; until we meet again. Card of Thanks Linda, Laurie-Anne, Susan, and Louise, along with their families, would like to send a special thanks to Robert (Bob) MacKay and the entire staff at Battleford’s Funeral Service for their kindness and attention to the smallest details in looking after the funeral arrangements, to the nursing staff of the palliative care unit and the COPP unit at the Battleford’s Union Hospital for the care and compassion, and to Dr. J. Johnson for his care and friendship provided over many years. Pastor Sheldon Gattinger and the congregation of Zion Luthern Church, your visits, comforting words, hugs and prayers were sincerely appreciated. We also would like to extend their sincere thanks and blessings to the many friends, neighbours, and even strangers that helped enable our parents, Charles “Bud” Pick and Viola “Marcia” Pick, and their Aunt Helen Lane to remain in their homes as long as they did. Whether it was picking up the mail on a regular basis, helping with the yard work, snow removal, bringing baking, or whatever type of soup was being made on that particular day, or fresh eggs from the farm, helping with house maintenance, providing rides when needed back and forth to Saskatoon, walking and loving Benjie, stopping by for coffee and a chat, bringing Christian fellowship to them when they could not make it to church for all of this and so much more we can’t thank everyone enough for your assistance. So in no particular order, we would like to thank the following angels here on Earth: Dave & Millie Gloe, Ron & Laurel Wandler, Darcy & Ben Elias, Rick & Shelley Michnek, Dave & Evelyn Flasch, Joan & Wilbert Basler, Chris Lonoway, Joan & Walter Harrison, Wes Weir, Betty Bendall, Val Page, and Jeanette Leask. We didn’t have a chance to meet everyone who helped, but know our sincere thanks extends to all. Lastly, we would like to thank everyone who was able to come and pay their respects at the funeral and internment services. Your love and support during this difficult time is very much appreciated. Linda, Laurie-Anne, Susan, and Louise ________________________________________________________________________________
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Available July 1st. 2 bedroom lower level suite. In quiet adult complex, references required. No pets, no children. Rent $650.00, Security $650.00. To view call 306-481-2836
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY Factory made aluminum Pier with cedar decking and aluminum stanchions. 9 sections 4 ft by 12 ft and starter ramp, always stored inside off season. $7,600 Call 306-6920928 Residency, 306-693-9991 Business, 306-631-8591 Cell, 306892-4862 Lake Phone number. At Metinota Beach, Jackfish Lake
DUPLEXES FOR RENT Available July 1st, 2 bedroom, W/D/F/S and dishwasher, utilities not included, references required. Call or txt 306-291-7643
SUITES FOR RENT 2-Bedroom Suite available June 1st for rent $850 per month plus $850 damage deposit. Pay power only, close to downtown, previous landlord references required text 306441-4180 for appointment to view.
SERVICES FOR HIRE
SERVICES FOR HIRE Are you a small business owner struggling to keep up with your paperwork? We can help. Reasonable rates. Call Brian at 306-441-8071. MARKS MOBILE DUMPSTER. Will load and haul anything to dump. Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates. Call 306-441-7530 Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677. Will do rototilling at reasonable rate. Phone: 306-441-7579 Will do yard work, some outside painting, hauls to the dump and other misc jobs. Call 306-445-4268
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COMING EVENTS
Community Events Calendar
Common #1 Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Timothy, Crested Wheat, Yellow Clover, Cicer Milkvetch, Alfalfa. Also have Grower Direct. Blending and Delivery available. Competitive Prices. Call Siklenka Seeds, 306-3424290, 306-342-7688, Glaslyn Sask.
Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.
Friday, June 12
Borden Graduation Ceremony - Borden Community Centre at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 13
Battle River Horse Club - Trail Ride Warmup at the Little Pine First Nation Community Hall. Registration open at 10:00 a.m. Trail ride starts at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 14
Children’s Bike Rodeo at the Civic Centre from 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. Ages - Kindergarten to grade 6 - bike safety course and test. Winners in each age/gender category get bike. BBQ burgers. Sponsored by North Battleford Municipal Enforcement, Battlefords RCMP, NW Regional Health, Fire Dept. and WPD.
Tuesday, June 16
Prairie North Health Region is offering the “Heart to Heart” workshop sessions developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Heart to Heart is a group learning that consists of five, 2 hour workshops, conducted weekly at the Conference Room 1 at the Primary Health Centre, Frontier Mall from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. To register please call Kellie at the Primary Health Centre at 306-446-6424.
Wednesday, June 17
Borden Co-op supper – Borden Community Centre at 6:00 p.m. Buy your tickets by June 10th.
Thursday, June 18
Borden School BBQ & Awards Ceremony at the school at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
Twin Rivers Curling Club Fathers Day Steak and Lobster Dinner at the Northland Power Curling Centre at the CUPlex. Limited tickets available. Advanced ticket sales only, deadline June 10. To order phone Twin Rivers Curling Club at 306-937-2431 or email ticket order to manager@battlefordscurling.com
Saturday, June 20
CLA Cheer-A-Thon at EMBM School from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Door prizes, BBQ and canteen on site. Come and check out the new and growing sport in the Battlefords, CLA Cheerleading.
Sunday, June 21
Crown Hill Achievement Day – Reid’s farm east of Hafford at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 21
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2009 Sun Tracker Regency 21 Party Barge, 2009 Mercury 115hp Optimax. Tracker tandem axle trailer with break. For more info call: 306-441-0183 or 306-4462645
CAREER TRAINING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’ s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.
A Personal Care Giver for a senior woman in her home. The position involves assisting with bathing, dressing in the morning and bedtime preparation, some meal preparation and light housekeeping. Nursing background a definite plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email resume and references to P. Asmussen at: ilandpat@candw.ky. Only qualified persons will be contacted for a brief interview Personal aide (disabled care), required full time personal aide to assist with personal care. Private home located 25km from North Battleford. $15.00/hour for 30 hours a week. At least 6 months experience as a caregiver required, private room provided. Employer Albert. Please contact ashleigh26@hotmail.com
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Pam, 49, 5’4”, 110lbs, divorced, business owner, loves horses, sailing, shopping & travel. “I don’t sweat the small stuff, my life is great. I laugh everyday and appreciate every moment.” ***** Michelle, 58. “I am in my fifties. I am in the best shape of my life. I have a trainer & I love to be in excellent health. I am an occupational therapist. Health is vital. No debt, no bad habits.” ***** Casey, 42. “I have two children, a girl and a boy. I am teacher & I love my job. I live in a small town. I feel I know everyone and my dating opportunities are limited.” ***** “My parents were married at my age, 28. I am the girl; next door, I love the outdoors. Red necks are fine for me. I love God, my family and my community.” ***** Katherine, widowed, 72. Still rides her ponies every day. Youthful, attractive, well mannered, well polished. “I have always taken care of myself & have great bone structure.” ***** Adel, 36, nurse. “I work with women, all day every day and allot of us are single. I am seeking a serious relationship. I have been told I look like Catherine Zeta Jones.” ***** “I am a busy mom, 41, with three children. I coach basketball and I live on my parents farm. My two sons are good little helpers for my dad. My daughter loves spending time with her grandmother so I do have time to meet a man to date & fall in love.”
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 1A Truck Driver for Zak’s Home Building Centre located at: 101 East Service Road, Hague, SK, Ph 306225-2288 Help Wanted Camp Cook at Young, SK No Experience needed 306-446-0165 Hudson Bay Early Learning Centre is accepting applications for DIRECTOR and EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS. *Director’s Signing Bonus for Level3 with Experience Please contact the HBCCC Board via email at hbcc01@sasktel.net for more information. Deadline is June 19/15 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! Outback RV Service & Repair is looking for a full time self motivated, mechanically inclined laborer. Experience a bonus but not necessary. Apply by email: sales@outbackrv.ca or fax 306-445-2076.
Heavy Equipment Operators
for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job (southern Sask). Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca Hire workers with Canadian Experience ready to move to any location in Saskatchewan.
Hire skilled workers for your restaurant, hotel and/or retail business. This includes cooks, supervisors and management. Call Michael at 306.651.5335 or www. impcanada.ca/relocation
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Midget Beaver Baseball against Parkland Expos - Game times 10:00 and 12:00 at the Beaver Lions Stadium. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
GRAIN ORIGINATOR North Battleford
ADM is looking for a dynamic individual to join our network of merchandisers. If you are a goal setter who thrives in strategic thinking environments, enjoys the challenges of production and grain markets, and excels in customer relationships, ADM has a great opportunity for career development and enhancement as a grain originator. Agricultural &/of business education and experience are an asset. To apply please send your resumé and cover letter to: JP Montalvo JP.Montalvo@adm.com ADM Lloydminster 780-875-5554
Angie Kells Angie.kells@adm.com ADM Saskatoon 1-306-657-3455
ADM is one of the worlds’ largest agricultural companies and is committed to Employment Equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Professional Accountant/ Accounting Technician We require an individual to assist in providing taxation and accounting services for personal and corporate clients. This position would be of interest to an ambitious individual who is interested in a career in public accounting. The work would be performed in our North Battleford office with no client road trips required. Post-secondary education in accounting, with an accounting designation or currently working toward an accounting designation would be beneficial. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Attention Registered Nurses
CAREER
An exciting nursing opportunity in a supportive environment Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is recruiting a Home Care Nurse. This is a full-time one year term position. Qualifications • Registered Nurse in good standing (or eligible to become registered) with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association • BScN or diploma in nursing from a recognized post-secondary institution. • Home Care nursing experience in First Nations community an asset. • Must be self-directed and demonstrate organizational skills • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Valid driver’s license • Knowledge of Plains Cree Language is a definite asset
Hours of work: 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday. Company vehicle provided. Competitive salary and benefits. For more information contact Laurie Ironstand at (306) 937-6700 Submit resumé with 3 professional references and cover letter by 4:00 p.m.June 19, 2015 to: Patricia L. Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
OPPORTUNITY Battlefords Publishing Ltd. has an immediate opening for a
Data Order Entry Clerk. The Successful Candidate’s Responsibilities will include: • Accurate data entry • Taking classified advertising orders by phone, dealing directly with customers. • Billing of advertisements through the computer system for our group of newspapers. We require a person who is detail oriented, quick learning, problem solver, has excellent computer knowledge, general knowledge of accounting, excellent telephone skills and enjoys working in a fast paced office atmosphere and as team player. The person we are looking for also must enjoy working with the general public. Apply in person with resumé, Attention: Alana Schweitzer or Claude Paradis Battlefords Publishing Ltd. 892-104th Street North Battleford, SK No phone calls please. Application deadline is June 18, 2015
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Chartered Professional Accountants 1682-100th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0W6 Telephone: (306) 445-7448 Fax: (306) 445-2472 Email: billc@ckcpa.ca
Aboriginal Courtworker Program The Battlefords Tribal Council provides Aboriginal Courtworker Services under contract with the Government of Saskatchewan (Dept of Justice) to court points in North Battleford and Cut Knife. We currently have one opening for one (1) full-time aboriginal courtworker. Incumbents will be required to attain the following objectives: - To assist Aboriginal accused to understand their rights, options and responsibilities including court procedures before the criminal courts. - To provide counseling, information and referral services to Aboriginal adults charged with criminal offenses and youth alleged to have committed criminal offences or quasi-criminal offences under provincial statutes. - To reduce the cultural and linguistic barriers between Aboriginal accused and those involved in the administration of justice. - To assist in enhancing the awareness and appreciation of those involved in the criminal justice system to Aboriginal traditions, values, customs, languages and socio-economic conditions. - To increase the use of culturally sensitive alternative measures by providing information on sentencing alternatives appropriate to the circumstances of the accused. - To liaison and build a network of resources through partnerships with other community agencies who may assist the accused and those who come into contact with the accused. - To give priority to services for first and second time offenders. Mandatory qualifications and attributes include: - A valid driver’s license, dependable vehicle and a willingness to travel. - A comprehensive knowledge of, and sensitivity towards, Aboriginal cultures. - Strong oral and written communication skills - The ability to develop and deliver effective presentations. - Highly dependable with an ability to work effectively without supervision.
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BATTLEFORD & NORTH BATTLEFORD FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
at 306-445-7261
Preference will be given to candidates who have attained a degree from an accredited justice related program and/or related experience. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of application and a detailed reseumé to: Battlefords Tribal Council Justice c/o Ray Fox 1201 - 102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 1E6 Fax: 306-446-0612 rkfox@sasktel.net
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Searching for the right example to copy Hero worship, or the desire to be like one’s hero, is a fairly common phenomenon. If the object of adulation is a person of good character, the action may have some benefit. But it can also take a darker turn, if the one being emulated is morally corrupt. Police have long been wary of copycat crime. A crime is committed and receives sensational publicity. After the sordid details are described in the media, other similar crimes may crop up. There are also examples of fictional crimes being enacted by copycats. Mystery writer Agatha Christie was appalled when her book, The Pale Horse, was found in the possession of a killer. He had copied her villain’s use of the almost untraceable poison named in the book. It’s not uncommon for young people to try to dress and act like a popular movie or rock star. Sadly, some of these individuals are not worthy examples to follow. They glory in rebelling against moral standards and ridicule those who hold to them. In time, their wayward lives will reap what they have sowed. But by then the damage may have been done to a host of adoring fans. If we’re looking for someone to imitate, we need better examples than that. The Bible presents the
into our hymn books. Great Is Thy Faithfulness and Trust in the Lord are two of these. In the providence of God, Mr. Chisholm likely has blessed many thousands more as a hymn writer than he could ever
Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise‐Bible‐Studies.com
supreme pattern for us in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul repeatedly told others to do what he (Paul) was doing, but only insofar as he was acting in a Christlike way. He says, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” (I Cor. 11:1) On that basis he could exhort the Philippian Christians to “join in following my example.” (Phil. 3:17) Not only are we responsible to choose the best pattern to follow – that of the Lord Jesus — we ourselves are to then be an example to others, that they too will be drawn to reproduce the kind of conduct that’s pleasing to God. Paul told young Timothy to “be an example to the believers” (I Tim. 4:12), and told Titus likewise “to be a pattern of good works.” (Tit. 2:7) But it all comes back to our ultimate Exemplar, Christ. We are to “walk in love, as Christ also has loved us.” (Eph. 5:2) In the same chapter in Ephesians
this is applied to a husband’s behaviour toward his wife. We are told, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.” (Eph. 5:25) What a high standard that is. With Paul, we cry, “Who is sufficient for these things?” (II Cor. 2:16), and we answer with him, “Our sufficiency is from God.” (II Cor. 3:5) Thomas Obediah Chisholm (1866-1960) was an American hymn writer. He got his early education at a small country school in Kentucky and, at the age of 16, began teaching at the school himself. At 21 he became the associate editor of the local newspaper. Chisholm put his faith in Christ six years after and trained to become a pastor. When ill health later led to his retirement from active pastoral work, he turned to writing devotional verse. A number of his poems were set to music and found their way
have reached as a pastor. Another of his songs speaks plainly of the theme being discussed. Published in 1945, it is called I Want to Be like Jesus. The song says, “I have one deep, supreme desire, / That I
may be like Jesus. / To this I fervently aspire, / That I may be like Jesus. / I want my heart His throne to be, / So that a watching world my see / His likeness shining forth in me. / I want to be like Jesus.”
What does it take to qualify for the list? As part of the responsibilities connected with representing our member of parliament, I was asked to plan an event. Invitations are to be issued based upon specific criterion. As the scope of the project grew (don’t these things always tend to do that?), so has the number of people to be invited. If even a third of these folks decide they’re coming then I fear I’m looking at finding another venue and approaching the appropriate people for more money to provide nibbles for the crowd. No fish and loaves, but a fairsized field of carrots and celery will be required. In compiling the list of potential attendees there are a few vital
things to be considered: How do an individual or group of people qualify to make the list? If I ask Person A, does that mean I am obligated to invite that person’s colleague? If so, why or why not? What are the political or financial implications of leaving Person B off the list? You get the idea and, believe me, creating a guest list will no longer be viewed as simply a matter of jotting down the first names that come
to mind. What the process does bring to mind, however, is the sermon our pastor preached this morning. My musings: Jesus invites us to enjoy the fullness of His blessing, but there is nothing we do that can make ourselves worthy of such an invitation. His guest list will never be too long, the venue never too small and the provision for our every need, never exhausted. And everyone is welcome! “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears and listens to and heeds My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will eat with him, and he [will eat] with me.” Rev 3:20 (AMP)
Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church
ANGLICAN PARISH
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.
1372 102 St 306-445-3009
Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay
nd
Notre Dame (RC) Parish
191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
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.
1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m.
OFFICE 306-445-3836
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.
Living Water Ministry
Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079
Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield
1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN
Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Canadian National Baptist Convention
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon
All are welcome
Worship Service 10:30 am Every Sunday Coffee/Fellowship 9:30 am
10801 Winder Crescent
Evangellical Lutheran Church of Canada
(corner of 15th Ave. & 108th St.) North Battleford Rev. Sheldon
Visit battlefordslutheran.sk.ca or call 306-445-5162
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
Gattinger
Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am
Phone 306-445-9096
A warm welcome is extended to everyone!
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
Members of Christian Ministers Association
Community Baptist Church
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK
306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338
Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper
10:30 Service
NO SERVICES July 19 - August 16 Church & CE Wing:
306-893-2611
For booking the Wing:
306-893-4465
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
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