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BATTLEFORD, Sask.– The community came together for the official opening of The Reading Place on Oct. 15. The centre is located at 302-22nd Street W. in Battleford. The Reading Place is an independent organization that was developed to foster reading that enhances a child’s life skills. “Our main focus is reading,” said President Cheryl
Carley. “But how do you get children to read? Well, it’s inspiring them in an environment that’s exciting for them. So they can come here and read, and they can go climb into a teepee to read. The whole idea is reading to be fun for them.” Several rooms in the building have been developed into different cultural themes. “Kids absolutely love them,” said Carley. “We have our teepee room with an actual teepee in it, and Continued on page 2
President Cheryl Carley, centre right, joins supporters at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Reading Place on Oct. 15, 2026. | Photos by Angela Brown
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NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.–The City of North Battleford is adding $300,000 within the Battlefords Regional Twin Pad Arena and Events Centre project budget to fund honorarium payments to the two unsuccessful proponents participating in the design-build Request for Proposals (RFP) process. City council approved administration’s proposal at its meeting on Oct. 13. “The City is undertaking a Design-Build procurement process for the Battlefords Regional Twin Pad Arena and Events Centre, with
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The Reading Place officially FSIN seeks legal opens in Battleford Continued from page 1 lots of elements for children to touch, and feel and explore.” The centre also has a book room. A reading program is available for children in Grades 1 to 4. “Children have to come here to read,” Carley said. “The books don’t leave the building. We have a wonderful collection of books. There’s also an option where they can earn a book.” There’s also a program available for vulnerable and at-risk youth. The centre additionally offers a program for youth in Grades 9 to 12. The aim of The Reading Place is to improve literacy levels in children to hopefully have more students graduate Grade 12. “Our graduation rates aren’t what they really should be, or we hope them to be,” said Carley. “The key to it is Grades 1 to 4, and their reading ability. We’re doing what we can to inspire children to want to read.” The centre also has a Senator Jenny Spyglass Cree Language Wall. “That was inspired by Senator Jenny Spyglass to help children learn Cree and
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Senator Jenny Spyglass, left, joins President Cheryl Carley at the Senator Jenny Spyglass Cree Language Wall. | Photo by Angela Brown keep Cree as their native language,” Carley said. Also during the grand opening, there was a memorial to the late Stoney Knoll First Nation Chief Sylvia Weenie, who passed away Oct. 7. “Chief Sylvia Weenie was a great inspiration to The Reading Place,” Carley said. “She gave us a lot of guidance. I consider her to be a mentor for The Reading Place. She was an amazing woman and spent many hours providing guidance
to the development of The Reading Place.” Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said The Reading Place is a great addition to the community. “It is a wonderful addition here for the town of Battleford and the region,” he said. “Anytime you can increase literacy, education and do it in a space that is creative and safe for our youth and our next generation, I think it’s a tremendous addition to the Battlefords.”
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SASKATOON, Sask. — The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is challenging Indigenous Services Canada’s demand that it repay $12,376,807.40 in expenditures the federal department deemed ineligible following a forensic audit. The FSIN denies wrongdoing and said it participated fully throughout the review. FSIN has begun legal action to challenge ISC’s decision and the amount it claims is owed, said FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron in a news release Oct. 14. The demand follows a review of FSIN funding from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2024, including COVID-19 funding for which ISC said it could not obtain complete supporting documentation. The FSIN said it provided records and engaged in detailed discussions with an ISC-appointed team. According to the FSIN, nearly $8 million in personal protective equipment purchases had been substantiated and removed from the disputed expenditures during discussions with ISC. The organization says it was surprised those expenses appeared again in the final repayment demand. The remaining approximately $4.4 million in disputed spending relates mainly to administration fees, says the FSIN, maintaining that the ISC has not supported its
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron. | Photo by Jon Perez position with policies. that ISC has classified as in“ISC may have concluded eligible are legitimate, reaits process, but this matter is sonable, and consistent with not concluded for the FSIN. both the funding agreements Our staff have cooperated, and the realities of serving provided the records request- First Nations communities,” ed and defended the decisions Head said. made through our own goverHe added that he supports nance processes,” said Cam- the FSIN’s decision to chaleron in the news release. lenge the findings and defend Cameron added that FSIN the interests of the Nations it is confident a fair, indepen- represents. dent review will establish The FSIN also criticized that the expenditures were communications with ISC, eligible. saying it had repeatedly In the same news release, tried to contact Indigenous FSIN Vice Chief Fabian Services Minister Mandy Head, Red Earth Cree Na- Gull-Masty by phone and tion’s former chief, said he email while receiving inpersonally reviewed the fi- formation about the matter nancial records, policies, and through media reports. expenditures ISC identified The FSIN said the process after joining the FSIN ex- fell short of the respectful, ecutive. He said the review professional relationship the reinforced his confidence in Crown should maintain with the organization’s financial First Nations. management, accountabiliSaskToday has reached out ty measures and governance to FSIN and ISC for additionprocesses. al comments. They had yet “Based on the evidence to respond as of publication before me, the expenditures time.
NB adds to Battlefords Regional Arena and Events Centre budget for competitive bid process Continued from page 1 qualified proponents, strengthen competition, and increase the likelihood of receiving innovative, value-driven solutions. “In exchange for the honorarium, the city would retain the rights to concepts, innovations, and design approaches contained within unsuccessful submissions, enabling valuable ideas to be considered throughout the project. This approach is considered best practice and supports a robust procurement process by: Encouraging participation by highly qualified Design-Build teams; Supporting a robust and competitive procurement
process; Increasing access to innovative and value-driven solutions; Preserving beneficial concepts and ideas developed by all proponents; and Maximizing overall value for the city. Administration recommended an additional project allocation of $300,000, consisting of $150,000 per unsuccessful proponent, payable only upon submission of compliant proposals that satisfy the RFP requirements. Mayor Kelli Hawtin said the honorarium would grant the city access to the proponents submissions. “We will have three pre-qualified contractors that will bid on the proposal for
the arena development,” she said. “What was requested is that the two unsuccessful bidders would be provided an honorarium of $150,000 each to take into account all the work going into preparing one of those bids. “Part of that would be that the city would own that information and maybe be able to use it in the development, but that’s an industry standard is what administration shared with us this evening,” Hawtin added. “So putting that into a resolution so that that can be put into the RFP that is prepared for when we receive federal government approval of our funding application.”
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Early Childhood Community From age 3 to 99, Little Planning Network focusing Pine Quad Rally brings on activities for children generations together By SaskToday staff
Teddy bears were brought by the children and if the children were not able to there were plenty of teddy bears to adopt and take home at the The Teddy Bear Clinic in 2023. | Photo by Averil Hall
Submitted by the Early Childhood Community Planning Network The Early Childhood Community Planning Network is comprised of several agencies working and connecting with families whose children are prenatal to school age. We are presently focusing on activities that promote Unplug & Play within our community. The annual Teddy Bear Clinic which took place in May 2026, promoted activities that you can do with your children at home, as well as, important information on screentime. It is important to understand the impact of screentime on a child’s development and the simple ways you can interact to encourage
healthy behaviour and social development. Avoid screen time for children under two years of age, except for video chatting. Back and forth interaction between caregivers and children is essential for healthy child development. Choose content carefully for children after age of two – no more than one hour a day for 2 to 5 year olds. Watch for free activity books throughout your community in waiting rooms, restaurants etc., as well as, Friday Night Turf Time at NationsWEST Field House commencing Nov. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Drop in is free. Take time to learn more about screen time and child development.
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LITTLE PINE FIRST NATION, Sask. — Little Pine First Nation held its fifth annual Quad Rally on Oct. 3, bringing community members, families and riders together for a day of fun, fellowship and celebration. As part of this year’s event, participants were recognized for the Poker Rally, with winners acknowledged from the highest hand through to the lowest hand. Special recognition was also given to the oldest and youngest riders who took part in the rally. A special acknowledgement goes to 99-year-old Horace Nighttraveller, who was recognized as the oldest rider. Horace is the oldest member of the community and has attended every Quad Rally since he was 95 years old. “His continued participation is a wonderful part of the Quad Rally tradition and an inspiration to the community,” said Little Pine First Nation in a release. The rally also celebrated its two youngest riders, 3-year-olds Alex Chickeness and Ryzze Noon. “Their participation brought a special excitement to this year’s event and showed that the love of the Quad Rally can be shared across generations,” Little Pine said. 2026 QUAD RALLY WINNERS • Oldest rider: Horace Nighttraveller — 99 years old • Youngest riders: Alex Chickeness and Ryzze Noon — both 3 years old • First: Jayden Chickeness • Second: Darren Pooyak • Third: Teagan Wright • Fourth: Gabe Winkler • Fifth: Dana Ironchild • Sixth: Raymond Tootoosis • Seventh: Brody Miller • Eighth: Hunter Kriss
Youngest rider Alex Chickeness, 3 years old. | Photos submitted by Little Pine First Nation
Oldest rider Horace Nighttraveller, 99 years old. • Lowest hand: Francis Nyholt • 50/50 draw winner: Julia Frank — received Oilers tickets and half of the cash “Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and participants. A special thank-you goes to everyone who helped make the fifth annual Little Pine First Nation Quad Rally a memorable community event,” said Little Pine First Nation. “From 99-year-old Horace Nighttraveller, who has proudly attended every
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BATTLEFORD, Sask. — The Jackfish Reunion band is planning a night of fun and music at a special Halloween dance coming up. The fundraiser event will be held Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. at the Battlefords Community Players Playhouse, located at 102 26th St. in Battleford. Doors open at 7 p.m. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Battlefords Community Players. “The show goes from 8 p.m. to midnight,” said band member Jeff Arndt. “It’s a cabaret. The best costume wins a prize. There will be
live music and a dance.” He is encouraging people to come out and wear their best costumes. Arndt recommends people wear scary costumes, traditional costumes or anything they want to wear. The band will also be wearing costumes. “I think we’ll dress up for it,” Arndt said. Jackfish Reunion plays a variety of music styles. “The genre of music we play is kind of reggae, Afro-pop, country, rock, and original tunes,” Arndt said. The show will be similar to the event the band performed at during a Valentine’s dance that was held last February,
but with a Halloween theme. “We’re doing it again because we had a good reception last time,” Arndt said. The Halloween dance event is a co-promotion between the Jackfish Reunion band and Battlefords Community Players. The Jackfish Reunion band has been together since 2025. Arndt is encouraging people to come to the show. “Have some refreshments and just enjoy a night out on Halloween, and have a whole lot of fun,” he said. Tickets for the show will be available at the door or in advance through Battlefords Community Players.
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rally since the age of 95, to 3-year-old Alex Chickeness and Ryzze Noon, this year’s Quad Rally truly brought generations together. “A special thank-you and acknowledgement go to Colin, Tekoa and sponsors for hosting Little Pine First Nation’s fifth annual Quad Rally. “Congratulations to everyone and thank you for being part of another successful Little Pine First Nation Quad Rally.”
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Saskatchewanians deserve a gas tax cut too By Gage Haubrich Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on governments to cut income and business taxes following the release of the 2026 International Tax Competitiveness Index, which shows Canada lagging behind on both measures. “The report shows Canada falling behind the United States on business and income taxes and that should be a real wake-up call for our politicians,” said Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director. “Canadian workers and businesses are fighting to survive tariffs and our governments are making it harder by imposing less competitive business and income
taxes than the Americans. “We need income and business tax cuts now.” The Tax Foundation’s 2026 International Tax Competitiveness Index compares tax systems for 38 countries that belong to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Canada ranks a dismal 28th out of 38 countries on individual taxes. Canada ranks 17th on business taxes. Canada falls behind the U.S. on both measures. The U.S. ranks 17th on individual taxes and 8th on business taxes. Overall, Canada ranks 15th, behind 14 other OECD countries. Canada ranks relatively well on consumption taxes, coming in 8th. The report
also notes “Canada does not levy wealth, estate or inheritance taxes.” Weaknesses of Canada’s tax system include capital gains taxes that are “well above” the OECD average and a business tax rate that is “above average among OECD countries,” according to the report. “The fastest, simplest and easiest way to make life more affordable and our economy more competitive is for politicians to stop taking so much money in the first place,” Terrazzano said. “Governments need to cut income and business taxes so workers keep more of their paycheques and businesses keep investing here instead of moving south of the border.”
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And since the government has extra cash right now for the same reason that gas prices are so high, it doesn’t have to change spending from its budget at all to give Saskatchewanians the tax relief they need. Plus, the government didn’t do anything extra to collect that revenue. World events happened around it and the government collected a cheque. And those same world events are making life more expensive for the average Saskatchewanian trying to get from point A to B. The government should use its windfall to alleviate that pain by cutting the gas tax. The government is projected to take in about $512 million this year in the fuel tax. It’s also taking in about $331 million more in revenue than it projected, mostly from natural resource revenues. That means the Saskatchewan government can cut the gas tax for about eight months without even thinking of finding a dollar of savings in the budget. A driver filling up their pickup truck once a week would save about $480 during that time. That’s a serious amount of savings when family budgets are being pushed to the brink. Other governments are recognizing the pain that high gas prices cause and doing something about it. Why not Saskatchewan? Gage Haubrich is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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The Alberta government cut its gas tax to save drivers money. The Prince Edward Island government cut its gas tax too. Prime Minister Mark Carney extended his own gas tax cut to make life more affordable. Even the Parti Québécois, currently leading Quebec election polling, is promising to cut gas taxes if elected. But not Saskatchewan. The price of gasoline in Saskatchewan is about $1.82 per litre. The price of diesel is about $2.47 per litre. For gasoline, that’s about a 50-cent-per-litre increase since March. And those high prices are made worse by Premier Scott Moe charging Saskatchewan drivers a provincial tax of 15 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel every time they head to the pump. Moe’s gas tax adds $11 to the cost of filling up a minivan or $15 when filling up a pickup truck. Albertans are saving $9 when they bring their minivan to the gas station or $13 for a truck because the Alberta government cut its 13-cent-per-litre fuel tax. “It’s direct relief that will help Albertans keep more of their hard-earned money,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Drivers in P.E.I are also saving because of the government’s cut. “Now is the time to let Islanders keep their hard-earned money in
their pockets,” said P.E.I Premier Rob Lantz. “Gas prices are really affecting families and Island businesses right now.” “This will provide meaningful relief for families and businesses and help make everyday life more affordable,” said Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne about extending the federal cut. So why don’t Saskatchewanians deserve the same relief? In Saskatchewan, driving isn’t a luxury. People commuting for work can’t take a flight from Swift Current to Moose Jaw or a train from Regina to Saskatoon. The only option is to get in your car and drive. And the government should make that option as affordable as possible. The Saskatchewan NDP agrees and is also calling on the government to cut the gas tax as other governments have done. In response to the NDP and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the Saskatchewan government usually says it won’t cut the gas tax because that means less money can be spent on fixing the province’s roads. But that’s not how it works. All the money the government takes from Saskatchewanians in taxes goes into one big account called the “General Revenue Fund.” It can be spent on anything. Giving Saskatchewanians a break at the pump doesn’t have to impact one cent of what the provincial government spends on road maintenance.
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NB Mayor joins ‘Team Saskatchewan’ delegation advocating for flexible federal infrastructure support Submitted by City of North Battleford NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.–The message to Ottawa is loud and clear: Saskatchewan municipalities are united in their needs for a flexible federal infrastructure program. North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin joined a provincial-led delegation to advocate for the needs of Saskatchewan communities this past week, where Mayors of several municipalities, the Minister of Government Relations, and representatives from SUMA, SARM, and New North gathered to deliver this message to various federal government ministries. “Municipalities know what municipalities need,” commented Mayor Hawtin. “During the last federal infrastructure funding program [ICIP], the City of North Battleford secured funding for a new sewer force main, a critical infrastructure investment which will support a growing North Battleford. Other municipalities invested in recreational infrastructure using funds from ICIP. This time, our critical infrastructure need is recreational, with the
Battlefords Regional Arena & Events Centre. This is why our delegation has made it clear to the federal government that every community’s vital infrastructure upgrades are based on needs unique to those communities. We believe this message has been well received by the federal government.” Mayor Hawtin noted that she is encouraged by the federal government’s response to the Battlefords Regional Arena & Events Centre project, but underscores the importance of an expedited approval to ensure the project can break ground in 2027. “This is a transformational and defining moment for growth for northwest Saskatchewan,” said Mayor Hawtin. The City of North Battleford applied for the Build Communities Strong Fund – Direct Delivery Stream, a federal infrastructure funding program through the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada. The City’s application of $30 million was submitted in July 2026, which was bolstered by the Provincial Government’s commitment to match approved federal funds.
Housing another key discussion point for Saskatchewan delegation With housing an important component of community wellbeing, Saskatchewan Mayors met with the CEO of Build Canada Homes, Ana Bailão, and other officials from the newly-established Federal Crown Corporation. “We understand that housing and social supports are not directly under the City’s jurisdiction,” noted Mayor Hawtin. “However, the City can connect developers and organizations with federal funding, bring together partners to support housing projects, and identify available local land. Having these direct conversations with federal funders goes a long way toward learning more about what resources are available for North Battleford.” In addition, the delegation met with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, Jennifer McKelvie, Hon. Eleanor Olszewski (Minister of Emergency Management and Minister Responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada), Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Kody Blois,
City of North Battleford / Facebook the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Tim Tierney, Saskatchewan Senators Tracy Muggli and David Arnott, Secretary of State for Rural Development, the Hon. Buckley Belanger, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, and several Saskatchewan Conservative Members of Parliament, including Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake MP, Rosemarie Falk.
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Battleford to pause increase to water rates for 2027 By Angela Brown SaskToday.ca
BATTLEFORD, Sask. — Battleford town council decided not to go ahead with a proposed increase in sewer and utility rates for 2027. The issue was discussed at council’s meeting on Oct. 19. “Through discussion and debate, and through a little bit of feedback, council has made the decision to reconsider their approval of a
sewer and utilities increase for 2027,” Mayor Ames Leslie said. Increases were previously implemented for 2026. “I have received a lot of feedback from residents that the utility increases have hit them harder than anticipated,” Leslie said. “So it was a good discussion of council. It was a factual discussion of council tonight. They’ve made the decision to pause the increase for 2027 and look for reconsideration in
the 2028 budget year.” Leslie said the proposed 2027 rate increase was to move the rate up to $2.90 per cubic metre. “That would have been a three and a half or four per cent increase,” he said. Leslie said the 2026 rate saw a change in the billing structure. “We went to monthly, and then we restructured the billing,” he said. “So people with larger families who consume a little bit more
water, there was an impact to their monthly bill. I can speak to that personally. My bill went up substantially, but that was kind of not the intention of the change. It was to try and create more equality in the billing.” “I think that was part of the discussion and the decision tonight of council was to pause this next increase to allow people to maybe balance that, that financial piece of the water bills,” Leslie said.
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North Battleford city Battlefords Probus Club council honours late Stoney celebrates Probus month Knoll Chief Sylvia Weenie with flag-raising ceremony
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NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — North Battleford city council held a moment of silence at its Oct. 13 meeting to honour the late Stoney Knoll Chief Sylvia Weenie, who died Oct. 7 at the age of 73. A funeral service was
held for Weenie on Oct. 10 on Sweetgrass First Nation. “We pass on our condolences to Chief Weenie’s family and the community of Stoney Knoll,” said North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin. “We’re very grateful for the work Chief Weenie did for our region over the years.” “She was on the board with
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre and she was one of the chiefs of the tribal chiefs as well,” added Hawtin. Hawtin said Chief Weenie will be remembered for her many qualities. “She had a great sense of humour. She was very kind, patient and had a passion for the work she did,” Hawtin said.
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BATTLEFORD, Sask.– The Battlefords Probus Club came together outside town hall in Battleford on Oct. 13 for a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate Probus month in October. This also marks the 60th anniversary of Probus International. “What began as a simple idea to keep retired professionals connected has blossomed into a vital international fellowship,” Probus
said. “It started as sort of an offshoot of the Rotary Club,” said Battlefords Probus Club president Evelyn Skotniski. “The Rotary Club is really about service. Probus doesn’t do service. It’s really just a place to meet and get together.” Probus Club in the Battlefords is starting its third year this year. Currently there are 79 members in the club. “We have various clubs within the club that are run by volunteers in the group,” said Skotniski. “We’ll have a
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By News-Optimist Staff The sounds of classic country music filled the Dekker Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 7, as the Legends of Country Music Experience took audiences on a musical journey through the 1960s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Featuring Carla Taylor-Brown, Darcy Labelle, Don Henderson and Conrad Bigknife, the show celebrated the artists and songs
that helped shape generations of country music. The group spent a couple of years putting the tribute together after noticing enthusiastic audience responses to classic country covers at previous performances. “They clapped a lot, and danced a lot, and we felt that, you know, we hit on something here,” one band member shared. For the musicians, the
show is about more than entertainment; it’s an opportunity to preserve the music that inspired them. “You don’t get to hear these songs anymore. Country music has changed so much,” a band member explained. For Taylor-Brown, the connection is especially personal. Growing up with the music of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton
From left: Darcy Labelle, Conrad Bigknife, Don Henderson and Carla Taylor-Brown. helped shape her own musical journey. “I learned how to sing and how to play to these songs,” she recalled. The band’s favourites to perform include “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “Red Dirt Road,” “Coat of
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For the third year in a row, I attended the Spotlight on Seniors at TCU Place in Saskatoon on Oct. 6, sponsored by Saskatoon Council on Aging and TCU, celebrating their 25th year.
There were approximately 75 trade show booths featuring many services available to people over 55 years. Good entertainment featured Curtis Peeteetuce performing an Indigenous dance and Forever in Motion exercises instructed by Kimberley Wilson.
Dr. Murray Schwartz, 2025 Zommer Idol winner, gave an informative talk. Conducted by Cheryl Pierce, the “ Magic City Chorus, a four-part harmony women’s group, performed. The last on the program was a three-piece band named Original Covers.
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Sharps .50 Calibre Rifle By Daryl Jones For thousands of years, the bison was central to the lives of Indigenous peoples of the Canadian Prairies. For Plains Cree, Assiniboine, Blackfoot and others, it provided far more than food. Hides supplied clothing, shelter and coverings for tipis; bones and horns were fashioned into tools and utensils; sinew served as thread and cordage; and dried meat, often prepared as pemmican, provided a durable source of nourishment for families and for trade. The seasonal movements of the herds shaped patterns of travel, hunting, settlement and social life. Beginning around 1810, the plains bison was also a main source of survival and income for the Metis. They used bison hides to make clothing such as hats, coats, blankets, leggings and gloves. They also used the meat to feed themselves and to barter for goods. Two major hunts annually often involved as many as 2,000 people who travelled for several months at a time. The destruction of the great bison herds during the nineteenth century brought profound changes to this way of life. Surging demand for buffalo robes and the invention of a new tanning process that turned hides into tough, valuable leather sparked massive, industrial-scale hunting and by 1879 plains bison herds were virtually gone from the Saskatchewan territory and the northern Canadian plains as tens of thousands of robes were exported annually. As the herds dwindled, Indigenous communities lost a principal source of food, materials and economic independence. Hunger and hardship increased, while the ability to maintain traditional seasonal movements diminished. At the same time, the expansion of European settlement, the disappearance of traditional hunting grounds and the policies of the Canadian government placed additional pressure on Indigenous populations. The collapse of the bison population consequently helped undermine their ability to resist displacement and dependence on government rations and provisions. A firearm that contributed greatly to the demise of the bison from North America’s great plains was the Sharps .50 calibre rifle. Renowned for its long-range accuracy, bison hunters including legendary personalities such as Wyatt Earp, Pat Garrett, and William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, armed themselves primarily with large-calibre breech-loading Sharps rifles, sometimes equipped with mounted scopes, as they began the annihilation of the massive herds of the Northern Great Plains. Within a few decades, they had killed tens of millions of bison, leaving only a few in public parks and private herds. In doing so they had largely eliminated a food supply that had sustained the first North Americans for millennia. In the decade just before the Civil War, frontiersmen and U.S. troopers armed with Sharps carbines and rifles began to change the dynamic in the conflicts of the desert Southwest. Earlier, they found that muskets served poorly in battle and in hunting compared to bows and arrows. Their muskets, in fact, earned the disdain of their Indigenous combatants on the Southern Great Plains. The muskets had a greater range but a much slower rate of fire and were difficult to load on horseback. After the introduction of the Sharps .50 calibre rifle with its incredible range to the fray, however, Native Americans began referring to it as the “medicine gun” and the gun that “shoots today, kills tomorrow.” Sharps rifles are a series of large-bore, single-shot, falling-block, breech-loading rifles, beginning with a design by Christian Sharps in 1848, and ceasing production in 1881. You can see an 1852 model Sharps .50 calibre saddle ring rifle along with nearly 400 other historically important firearms at Battleford’s Fred Light Museum. A version of this article first appeared in the 2023 edition of the Fred Light Museum’s annual fundraising calendar. The 2027 calendars will be available for purchase shortly. For more Battleford and area history and stories join the “You know you grew A 19th century bison up in Battleford if you remember…” Facebook page. hunter with a Sharps rifle. Bonhams photo.
Radisson’s musician Gerald Wiebe is a member. They played a variety of wonderful songs. They had people dancing in front of the stage with their toe- tapping music. The program concluded with speeches which were interspersed throughout the entertainment. A day well worth the $15 admission. There will be a celebration of life for a brother and sister who grew up in Rabbit Lake at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the community hall. Kelly and Heather McLennan passed away in two different months this past winter and spring. Deepest sympathy to Isabelle (mother) and the remainder of the McLennan
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Fall activities in and around Meota keep residents enjoying their community. Anyone with a project is taking advantage of the lovely fall weather. Farmers have had a long stretch of good weather to get the crops in. I was able to take our grandchildren out for a combine ride. It’s great when city kids can get a taste of farming at harvest time. Thanksgiving dinner takes on new meaning when you’ve had a ride in a state-of-the-art combine. I’ve noticed several building projects are finally getting much-needed attention. The Meota Golf Course will be getting a new clubhouse, and construction will begin following the Oct. 16 closure of the existing building. LVS Schell Construction Management is the contractor hired to do the job. The Do Drop In has returned to being the hub of the community once again. Continued on page 12
Hitching a ride with my nephew as he straight combines his canola was a fascinating experience for our grandchildren.
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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF DOUGLAS NO. 436 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2026 Whereas the following individuals, nominated for the following offices: Councillor for Division 2 - Dennis Wawryk Councillor for Division 4 - Howard Linnell Councillor for Division 6 - Wayne Rafuse are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for the respective offices will take place on November 9, 2026. Dated this 13th day of October, 2026. Darrin Beaudoin Returning Officer
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COLE: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Cole (John Garfield Cole), who left us on October 11, 2026 at the age of 79, in the comfort of his home. He was the son of the late Scotty (Frances) and Mary Cole. Gary was survived by his loving girlfriend Judy Ripka; his brother: Jim (Lynn) Cole, their children: Adam and Mallory and their family; his daughters: Kathy (Keith) Kesslering and Sarah (Brian) Cole; his grand children: Caitlyn, Cara, Jayda, Jasmine, Carson and Crosby. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Scotty and Mary; his niece, Natalie Esquirol; sisters: Janice (Hubert) Esquirol, Joan (Harold) Young, Judy Slind; niece, Stephanie Esquirol and the late Helen Cole. Gary was an avid hunter and collector. He enjoyed travelling with judy to Mexico for many years and enjoyed playing cards and visiting friends and family. Gary was energetic and you could always bet on him enjoying a brisk walk or mowing his grass. Gary kept his home and yard meticulous and spent most days with a good book. Memorial Donations can be direction to the Battleford’s Union Hospital Foundation PO Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. A Funeral Service to honor Gary’s life was held on October 17, 2026. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, Funeral Director-Tessa Bell
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Upcoming events around the village Continued from page 10 Chair yoga has started Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Canasta resumed Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Shuffleboard happened this past Saturday, and Coffee Chat and Chew has resumed every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. A big thank you goes to the volunteers who cut the lawn all summer. Much appreciated. We’re all looking forward to the two Halloween events planned for Oct. 31. The children’s Halloween costume
dance is at the community hall from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by the Halloween House at the Sailing Club from 3 to 7 p.m. The Meota Hotel is offering wing night on Wednesdays and steak night on Saturdays. They also offer Sunday breakfast specials. They are now closed Mondays and Tuesdays. We also can plan way ahead to the Christmas market Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community complex. Admission is
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Rural Municipality PUBLIC NOTICE of Meota No. Wing Road and 468 RR 3174 Seal Coat Project - Update PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISCRETIONARY USE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
The RM of Meota is completing a seal coating project on Wing Road from Highway 26 to the McMillan Road and on RR 3174 from Highway 26 to the Strathcona Meota West 2 Facility Access (Highlighted in red below) The Wing Road seal coating is being deferred to a later date to address shoulder failures. The contractor is expected to start on Range Road 3174 Friday September 11, 2026 is expected to take 2-3 days to complete.
Public notice is hereby given that pursuant Public is advisedof to: Meota No. 468 to section 2.6 ofThethe RM Slow toBylaw 60km/h (thisthe will not only save your windshield but result in a better final Zoning municipality has received an product. The 60 km/hr restriction will remain in place while the seal coat is curing. application for a discretionary use development Avoid the intersecting roadways of Johnson Road until the chip seal is fully cured permit application. The application includes the and flush coated. placement of a modular home on Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 78B11263 – in Lakeview. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Lakeshore Residential 1 District – Section 8.2.1 (b) of Bylaw 39-2024 known as the Zoning Bylaw. One lane of traffic will remain open. Expect delays of 10-15 minutes.
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(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Meota intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document. The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 203605871 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
I hereby give notice that NO VOTING for these offices will take place on November 9, 2026.
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For additional information please contact Issued: September 10, 2026 (306) 892-2061 or by email at development@ rmmeota468.ca.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.
Ashela McCullough Returning Officer
lake and the whitecaps were significant. I was so grateful that I had learned a few very valuable lessons about kayaking. Always kayak into the wind, so when you’re returning the wind should be behind you. I also knew that by leaning forward while paddling, I was able to power ahead and reach my destination. The wind definitely helped push me in. Plus, wearing a lifejacket is essential, because you never know what the Saskatchewan wind will throw at you.
Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on November 4, 2026 at 1:30 pm in the RM of Meota office. If you wish to comment on these proposals, please do so in writing prior to Friday, October 30, 2026 to the RM of Meota No. 468, Box 80, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0.
Whereas, Rene Cadrain, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. Two, is the only candidate, AND Whereas, Richard Dorval, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. Four, is the only candidate, AND Whereas, Leslie Clark, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. Six, is the only candidate,
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Cross-country team brings home provincial gold By Kathy Utri Correspondent
Maidstone High School’s cross-country runners competed in the provincial tournament at Table Mountain on Oct. 17, bringing home the 3A team gold. | Photo submitted provincial tournament at Table Mountain last weekend. Lane brought home an eighth-place finish and Jael placed 12th. All other athletes were in the top half of their divisions with personal-best times on a very challenging course. Because of their collective efforts, they came home with gold medals and a school plaque for the best outing for 3A schools — a first for Maidstone. Way to go, 3A champs! Maidstone High School hosted a senior boys’ volleyball tournament on Oct. 16 and 17. Nine teams competed, with Neilburg winning the championship side and Maidstone taking the consolation side. Congrats, boys! Congratulations to Chase the Ace winner Candy Ormiston, who won $169 in last Thursday’s draw. She didn’t find the ace to claim the $1,948 jackpot, so it will grow to over $2,000 this Thursday. Winners of the Texas Hold’em poker tournament on Saturday were: first, Linda Forbes; second, Linda Topp; and third, Rod
Four generations of left-handers: Joyce Weston of Maidstone, daughter Sharla Courtenay, granddaughter Izabel Dvorak, and great-granddaughter Cali Luyben. | Photos submitted L. Remember Wing Night is every Wednesday at the Legion Club Room. Maidstone Bowling League results for last week follow. Youth: Stone 158, Kaien 151, Dom 148; Ladies: Kathy B 249, Debbie N 216, Shirley B 212; Mixed individual: Walter K 248, Keith M 248, Keven K 194; Business women: Angela Z 229, Kerry F 222, Vanessa H 212; Business men: Tim D 227, Jeff Turkey W 226, Doug S 224; High triple: Walter K 612, Ryan D 587, Kathy B 565, Angela Z 534. The Maidstone Kin Club
thanks everyone who bought tickets for the 2026 Golf Ball Drop. The lucky winners were: first, Shelton Paton ($1,250); second, Cody Garnham ($500); third, Stacey Jansen ($250); fourth, Brian Blanchette (golf membership); and fifth, Glen Jones (golf balls and cup). A big thank-you to Silver Lake for the use of the golf course and for adding extra holes for the event. Silver Lake Regional Park and Golf Course officially closed for the season as of Saturday, Oct. 17. See you in spring 2027. Joyce Weston submitted a
photo of four generations in her family: Joyce, her daughter Sharla Courtenay, granddaughter Izabel Dvorak, and great-granddaughter, nineyear-old Cali Luyben. What’s particularly interesting is that they are all left-handed. This piqued my curiosity, so I did some research and found that if both your parents are left-handed, there is a 25 to 35 per cent chance you will be a leftie too. With only one left-handed parent, the chance decreases to 15 to 25 per cent. A fun fact is that left-handers are often more creative and better at multitasking. Many children of left-handers appear to be ambidextrous until they go to school, where right-handedness becomes dominant. My mother was left-handed, and this is exactly what happened to me. Here’s a fun evening for students interacting with our community. The Maidstone High School SADD group is having a “Bigger and Better” night on Oct. 26. Start with a paper clip and trade up. You don’t have to be a SADD member to join in on the fun; just show up at 6:45 p.m. Help is needed to put up decorations for the kids’ “Howl’oween Spook’tacular” event. Please call or text Kathy Utri at 306-893-7378 if you can come to the Se-
niors Centre (406 Main St.) on Friday, Oct. 30 starting at 4 p.m. We’ll have pizza when we’re done at about 7 p.m. The following day is Halloween. Many businesses and individuals have sponsored the community handouts hosted by the Maidstone Museum at the Seniors Centre from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Come in to warm up a bit, check out the list of sponsors, enter the guessing game, put your name in for the door prize and collect your treats. Happy Halloween. The Maidstone Christmas Market is coming up on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Legion Hall (111 Main St.). With free admission, more than 30 vendors and lunch by Maidstone Quilting Squares, this will be a fun shopping experience. Reminders: Sunday, Oct. 25: Maidstone Scouts Bottle Drive. Questions: Roxanne at 306895-3002. Sunday, Oct. 25: Maidstone United Church Fall Supper, 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26: Grace Community Church Kids Club, 3:20 to 5 p.m. Age 4 and up. Melanie at 306-7166682. Monday, Oct. 26: Maidstone Museum board meeting, 7 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join.
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As I write this week, we are receiving details on the tragic fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. My deepest sympathy and gratitude for their service go to the fallen soldiers and their families, both those who have passed and those who face a difficult road to recovery. My thoughts are also with all the emergency responders assisting in this traumatic incident. I am keeping all of you in my prayers. Marlene Hanson, formerly of Paynton, passed away on Oct. 8 at Battlefords Union Hospital at age 85. Condolences are offered to her children Tracy and Leland (Evelyn); grandchildren Brenna, Joseph, Quinn, Angel (Jeremy), Morgan (Michael) and Halie (Sam); great-grandchild Imogene; sister Holly (Dale) Brewster; extended family and a multitude of friends. Marlene was a much-loved teacher in Paynton for 30 years, where she and Ron, her husband of 59 years, made their home. In addition to being a revered teacher, Marlene was known for her creativity and as a literature enthusiast, accomplished organist and avid gardener. She was a dedicated community member and was devoted to her grandchildren. She was cherished and will be dearly missed by her friends and family. As Marlene wished, there will not be a funeral, and a private family gathering will take place at a later date. Maidstone High School’s cross-country runners participated at the SHSAA
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The Battlefords, Thursday, October 22, 2026–Page A16
Celebrating the Battlefords 63rd Annual Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Rodeo
ONE DAY ONLY FRIDAY OCTOBER 23rd Special In-Store Deals All Items are While Quantities Last. In Stock Product Only When they’re gone, so is the deal!
STERLING MATTRESS
GINSENG MATTRESSES
(KING & QUEEN)
(KING & QUEEN)
69900 EACH
$
$
Plus Receive 2 Matching Pillows Valued at $99.99 Each
39900 EACH
KINGSDOWN PRAIRIE STORM MATTRESSES TWIN - COMPARE AT $649.99 NOW $39999 FULL - COMPARE AT 749.99 NOW $44999 QUEEN - COMPARE AT $799.99 NOW $49999 With Every Prairie Storm Purchase Tell Us “Let’er Buck” and Get an extra $50.00 off plus a FREE Cozy Sheet Set and FREE Cozy Encasement
GRETA UPHOLSTERED BED
RISE ADJUSTABLE BASE
COMPARE UP TO
(QUEEN) COMPARE AT
$
$
49999
6X8 AREA RUGS $ 99 REG PRICED UP TO $499.99 NOW 99 $ 99 ASSORTED RUNNERS FORM 49 While Quantities Last
FLOOR MODEL CHANGE SALE EVERY FLOOR MODEL IS PRICED TO MOVE FRIDAY IS YOUR DAY TO SAVE!
192-24th Street West, Battleford www.battlefordfurniture.com
9999
$799.99 NOW As Is, All Sales Final While Quantities Last
$1199.99 NOW While Quantities Last
NOON TO 4 PM First 100 People Receive a
Free $10.00 Blend Gift Certificate Limit of one per family
1:00 – 3:00 “HOWDY TIME”
Meet and Greet the Rodeo Riders Grab an Autograph
Phone 306-937-7474 Fax 306-937-7676 mail@battlefordfurniture.com
BATTLEFORD
FURNITURE
“Where the difference is worth the drive”