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als currently living at Transition House are students who would otherwise be couch surfing. Such a lifestyle makes it difficult, if not impossible, for young people to attend school, she explains. School councillors at North Battleford Comprehensive School have provided excellent support for their students living in Transition Home, Huestis says. For more turn to Page 3.
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North Battleford’s Transitional Living received a financial boost last week. Program Co-ordinator Julie Huestis says the funds from the Champions of Mental Health banquet will support a service that is assisting adults and young people in moving on to stable long-term housing. Huestis says about half the individu-
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The Battlefords North Stars won their pre-season opener 4-3 in overtime Tuesday as they took on the Kindersley Klippers at the Civic Centre in North Battleford. The team is now off for a few days before heading to Wainwright to take on this year’s RBC Cup hosts, the Lloydminster Bobcats, in the first of two games against the Alberta Junior Hockey League team this weekend. See the story on Page 13. Photo by Craig Beauchemin
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Transition House gets financial boost with a tenant who wasn’t the right fit. They have to be truly committed. Watson, whose career as a psychiatric nurse has included working with people who could have benefited from a place like Transition House, praises the initiative and looks forward to the time when a second one can be built. For a community that has been beset with crime and addiction issues, says Watson, this kind of program is exactly what is needed. She also hopes the donation from the Champions of Mental Health banquet will encourage other groups and
By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
North Battleford Transitional Living has received a $2,000 donation from the proceeds of this year’s Champions of Mental Health Awards Banquet, organized by the North Battleford branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan. Committee member Cathy Watson presented the cheque recently, saying the relatively new housing unit is providing an important, previously unavailable service to the community. Its impact has been “unsung” to date, she indicated. The donation is going toward the operation of a two-storey development that includes eight small but independent apartments for people needing transitional housing as they work toward a more independent life. The idea is for the tenants to rent the units for a short period of time, from six to 18 months in most cases, and then be in a position to move on to permanent housing, says Rev. Sheldon Gattinger, chair of the North Battleford Transitional Living Initiative committee and minister for Zion Lutheran Church, which spearheaded the project. In addition to housing at a reasonable rent of between $340 and $535 per month, the residents also receive support from the initiative, helping them fulfill their goals toward independence, such as getting an education or entering the workforce. Julie Huestis is the program’s co-ordinator, working out of an office at Zion Lutheran Church. Serving as something of a “house mother,” Heustis helps Transition House residents accomplish the tasks and make the connections they need to meet their goals. “I don’t do it for them,” she points out. “I help them.” Each 300-square-foot furnished unit of Transition House is fully independent, with a bedroom, a washroom and living room and kitchen area with basic cooking and eating utensils. The building itself is drug and alcohol free in order to help clients
individuals to contribute funding to the project. Huestis notes they would also welcome donations of items such as single fitted sheets. Anyone interested in donating items should contact Huestis at 306-4455162. Transition House was made possible by investment from both the federal and provincial governments, the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Community Development Corporation and the City of North Battleford. The City supplied the land, which includes room for another building next door.
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Rev. Sheldon Gattinger, chair of the North Battleford Transitional Living committee, and Program Co-ordinator Julie Huestis accept a cheque for $2,000 from Cathy Watson on behalf of the Champions for Mental Health Awards Banquet committee. Photo by Jayne Foster
escape environments where drugs and alcohol abuse has been a problem. While the aim is to house those at risk and those seeking to turn their lives around, including those with addictions issues, physical disabilities or mental health challenges, it has also proved a boon in helping local students complete high school. About half of the individuals currently residing in Transition House at 1322 - 103rd St. are school-age youth who had been “couch surfers,” says Gattinger. Not having a stable place of residence makes it hard to do well in school, or even attend school, he points out. Section 10 of the provincial Child and Family Ser-
vices Act allows for 16 and 17 year olds who don’t have an older person to assume parental responsibility to receive assistance, making it possible for them to apply to Transition House for a place to live while going to school, says Gattinger. Heustis noted the school counsellors at North Battleford Comprehensive High School have provided excellent, above and beyond support and encouragement for their students at Transition House. The qualifying process to select the tenants looks for individuals who best exhibit the traits to lead productive transitional lives. Gattinger says that means identifying the clients who will be the best fit for the building
– people who are most committed to turning their lives around, including those who have exited detox facilities or who have registered for school in the city or entered the workforce. The basic criteria for tenants is that they be single, committed to alcohol and drug free living, able to form and commit themselves to following a “transition plan” towards healthy independent living, have an annual income of less than $35,000 and be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Not every tenant works out, says Gattinger. There have been times when they’ve had to “shake hands”
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Gerry Ritz should resign as Conservative candidate Dear Editor I have been a supporter of the Conservative Party both financially and voter-wise for many years. In the current election I am most disappointed with the executive of P.C. Constituency organization for allowing Gerry Ritz to be the candidate for election. This is basically an agricultural area and during the last government Mr. Ritz served as agricultural minister. Serving in that capacity, against the vote of the farmers who wished to maintain the Canadian Wheat Board, he and the Progressive Conservative government did away with the Canadian Wheat Board and never even considered having anything in place to see to the orderly shipment of farm produce to market. As a result, there were many farmers
who did not get their product marketed and had holdover of their produce. I urge the constituency executive (and you as voters should add your voices) to consider asking Mr. Ritz to resign as the candidate for the constituency, with the provision that because of his failure to serve the farmers of Canada as he should have as the minister of agriculture, that he should not be eligible for pension for his time so
served. I am sure there must be someone who would consider letting their name stand as the candidate for the constituency and give the voters the opportunity of having a Conservative representative for the constituency. I personally will not vote for Mr. Ritz. Will you? John Smith North Battleford
Letter
Is the PM telling the truth?
Dear Editor Victor Hult (Beware the killing frosts, Northwest Farmer Rancher, Aug. 27) states he doesn’t understand what the big deal is whether Steven Harper knew in advance of Nigel Wright’s intention of funding Mike Duffy’s repayment of fraudulent expense claims. There are two other points which are much more important. The first is whether the prime minister is telling the truth. Just look across the line and see what they do to presidents who lie. (Duffy Gate, I mean Water Gate!) The second point and even more important is why were Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin appointed to the Senate and who appointed them? First off, the reason for the appointments: they were hired as fundraisers for the Conservative Party and appointed to the Senate so they would be paid out of public money. Neither was eligible to be a senator for the province they were appointed for as they were not residents of that province. Mike Duffy even raised the point (of not being eligible), but the people in the PMO assured him there would be no problem about that. All he had to do was claim his summer cottage as his prime residence. Now if Mr. Hult and anyone else will buy that the control freak prime minister didn’t know about all of this, then I have some prime Saskatchewan ocean front property for sale, just a short drive from North Battleford. Gil Pedersen Cut Knife
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Integrity the foundation of democracy Dear Editor In reading Vic Hult’s Aug. 20 and 27 columns, one must ask, is there anybody in Harper’s base who even slightly considers honesty, ethics and integrity, when it comes to government? For gosh sakes, even though Mr.Hult somehow completely missed it, the Duffy trial has revealed Harper OKed an elaborate conspiracy carried out by those in his office to try and hide the fact his chief of staff paid Duffy’s ineligible expenses. Which they knew was terribly wrong. They very deliberately tried to deceive Canadians. Canadian prime ministers just don’t do that. They also tried to sabatoge the official and supposedly independent audit looking into senate expenses. And yes, Mr. Hult, it does matter! The promoted culture of deceit and “anything goes” in Harper’s office goes beyond disgusting. That is why many
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in Harper’s inner circle are, or have been, in court, fled the country, tearfully apologized to Parliament for their terrible behaviour, hid in airport washrooms, plea bargained or are or have been in jail, Harper’s former parliamentary secretary among them. It’s people like Mr. Hult and his partisan cavalier dismissal of the despicable Duffy trial findings that have enabled Harper to lower the bar to a point where water can no longer seep under it. I know I’m not going to change Mr. Hult’s mind or that of anybody else in Harper’s base, that’s not my purpose. I’m just asking everyone else to take into consideration before they vote in October that honesty, a high standard of ethics and integrity are still the very foundation of democracy and good governance, whether Mr. Hult et al like it or not. Mo Miller Unity
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Half done already? Less to see ahead than behind This morning the kids were fed and watered, the obligatory photos taken on the front step and then posted to Facebook. It was indeed, the most wonderful time of the year. The kids are back in school. But part of me is really, really wondering where the time has all gone. Katrina is entering Grade 6, the halfway point when you factor in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. There is now less school ahead of her than behind her, until you consider postsecondary. But those years
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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year will be spent somewhere else, and not under our roof. This morning I booted her out of the main bathroom upstairs as she was taking her time doing her hair. “I told you before, if
you want a bathroom to put all your crap in and do your thing, the downstairs one is all yours,” I said. She quickly decamped the main bathroom and established her own domain
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downstairs. A few days ago she pulled out the piece of moulding we have measured the kids’ heights on since they were little. Taking a note from a TV commercial that showed how hard it is to leave the home your kids grew up in, we simply had our own moulding instead of using one attached to the wall. Those pencil-markings revealed Katrina has grown nearly two inches since her birthday in May, and Spencer grew about an inch-anda-half since his birthday in March. Katrina is no longer little. She’s nearly full-sized now. Her world is also expanding. She pays attention to the news when I watch it. She asked me the other day why commercials say Justin Trudeau is “just not ready.” And the days are ending where I can put off explaining the adult world around her, from things like terrorism and wars to why we mute the TV on other news items or change the channel for “inappropriate” shows. It seems it was just a short time ago when I took six months parental leave with Spencer, who is now in Grade 3, and wrote a column called, “Mr. Mom.” All those trials and tribulations of bottles and diapers are a distant memory now. If you handed me a baby, I
might have forgotten what to do with it. I look in the mirror and realize my own expanding world is largely around my waist. It’s to the point where I don’t want to look in the mirror anymore. I fantasize about getting into a training regimen like Rocky (one of Katrina’s favourite movies, by the way), but the motivation doesn’t make it past the montage memories. Having turned 40 earlier this year, the impact of the “Big 4-0” is ever-present in my mind. If I could have joined the regular forces of the military right out of high school, I think I could have retired by now. Given my myriad health issues, there are fewer days ahead than behind. I see the recently-acquired gleaming yellow 1980 Corvette in my neighbour’s driveway and think to myself, “I understand completely.” And then, “No, I am not going to buy a Harley.”
“But I know why people do.” Instead of thinking of adventures of my own, my mind wants to vicariously live through my kids. What adventures will they have? I keep telling Katrina not to waste any of it. For my high school graduation, one of the cards I received quoted Rudyard Kipling’s poem If. It ended by saying: “If you can fill the unforgiving minute “With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, “Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, “And—which is more— you’ll be a Man, my son!” Twenty-two years later, I wish I had taken that poem much more to heart in my own actions. I think I should read it to my kids every day. Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@ sasktel.net.
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Adorable bungalow in Riverview, is move in ready! Cottage chic with the appeal of small: the impact of large! Main floor has been totally renovated with quality finishes, newer flooring & paint, windows replaced in 2012. Main floor development, bedroom features custom closet area & shelving, bright kitchen, living/dining room & 4 piece bath. Many improvements include new HE furnace in Sept. 2014, water heater & softener in 2013, attic re-insulated, plumbing & electrical updated in 2012. Private deck on front with spacious concrete patio at back (patio and sidewalks redone in May 2014) & fenced yard. Other extras include central vac, central air 2015, appliances, all window treatments & detached single car garage. This is a must see, check it out as it won’t last long! Call Donna Ray to view this great home. MLS®547292.
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Looking for a lake front lot to develop your dream home/cabin? Here’s your chance! Nestled at the south end of Murray Lake, Lanz Point is the perfect place to spend your summers or live out there year round as it is the closest beach to North Battleford. Lanz Point has its own water system to connect to and all other services are up to the property. Levies are paid in full. Call Tracy for more information at 306-441-1981 and make your dreams come true. MLS®538855.
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News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Now that the Saskatchewan Roughriders are 0-8, what is your reaction? • It doesn’t matter! I support the Riders no matter what! . 48% • I support the Riders but that isn’t going to stop me from calling for some changes at the top. 26% • Once the NFL season starts, I am throwing in the towel on this CFL season. 8% • I am drinking more Pilsner to dull the pain. 6% • Doesn’t affect me, I cheer for the Bombers. 11%
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Ritz scheduled for federal agriculture leaders debate By John Cairns
hosts a National Agriculture Leaders debate in advance of the federal election. The debate is set for Sept. 30 starting at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, or 9 a.m. Central Standard Time, and will run for two hours. According to a CFA media release from Aug. 31, Ritz is set to be one of the participants in the debate. Ritz also took part in the debate hosted by
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At least one debate stage this fall is expected to include federal Conservative Agriculture and Agrifoods Minister Gerry Ritz. Ritz, who is seeking another term representing Battlefords-Lloydminster in the House of Commons, is slated to be in Ottawa as the Canadian Federation of Agriculture
the CFA during the 2011 election. The other 2015 party representatives are all sitting MPs, including NDP agriculture critic Malcolm Allen of Welland (running in Niagara Centre), Liberal agriculture critic Mark Eyking of Sydney-Victoria and Bruce Hyer, Green Party deputy leader, of Thunder Bay- Superior North. The Bloq Québécois has also been invited, but
their representative is still to be determined. The debate takes place at the Laurier Room of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel and will offer each of the parties the opportunity to highlight their positions on the issues facing Canadian farmers. For those not attending in person, a live webcast will be available and those interested can register at their website www. cfa-fca.ca.
Free false alarms soon history By John Cairns Staff reporter
The end is coming to free false alarm responses in North Battleford. Starting Oct. 1, new false alarm incident rates come into effect. The schedule is as follows: first false alarm $200, second false alarm within a consecutive 12-month period $500 and third or subsequent false alarm within
a consecutive 12-month period $750 per occurrence. The City has established the new fee structure in order to reduce the number of false alarm responses, as well as the costs. Guidelines have been developed, according to the City, which address “preventable false alarms,” which refers to activation of a fire alarm by the unnecessary release of smoke,
heat, dust or other airborne particulate, and shall include activation by deficient or defective system components (eg. unattended pot on stove, burnt toast and so on). Also addressed are “unwarranted false alarms,” which is activation of a fire alarm system by avoidable actions of a building owner, their agent, contractor, tenant, employee or any other person legally permitted to
enter or occupy the building. (eg. testing and inspecting fire protection systems.) The City points to an annual increase in false alarms over the last five years as prompting the need for the issue to be addressed. “It is time to address the issue to reduce this additional expense to our citizens,” says Director of Protective Services and Fire Chief Albert Headrick.
Drainage regulations announced Staff New drainage regulations are coming to the province of Saskatchewan. Battlefords MLA Herb Cox made the announcement of new regulations in his role as minister for the Water Security Agency Tuesday. These are the first significant changes to the regulations in 35 years, according
to the province. Changes include: ensuring impacts related to flooding, addressing water quality and habitat loss as part of the drainage works approval process; allowing landowner agreements as evidence of land control; simplifying and streamlining the application approval process; no longer exempting works constructed before 1981 from requiring an
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the coming decade. The next phase of the water strategy will include developing and refining policies and program delivery through a series of pilot projects. Those are based in the Souris Basin near Stoughton and the Assiniboine Basin near Canora. The plan is to expand beyond that in the future.
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ness on foot to the back of the business, where a third person is believed to have been waiting in a vehicle. They left the scene in an unknown direction. One employee was present at the time of the incident, but was not physically injured. The two perpetrators are described as aboriginal males, 6 feet tall with thin builds. Both were wearing dark clothing.
Makwa business robbed at gunpoint
MAKWA — A business in Makwa was robbed at gunpoint at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to Loon Lake RCMP. Police say two males wearing dark clothing, skeleton masks, with one suspect armed with a handgun, entered the business and demanded cash. A significant amount of cash was obtained and the pair exited the busi-
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Power of prayer
Fit it in anywhere presenter tells Light of Christ teachers By John Cairns Staff Reporter
It’s time to go back to school, not only for the students but for the teachers as well. But for teachers at Light of Christ School Division, there is also a faithbased aspect of their jobs that they must keep current on. Last Thursday’s welcome-back professional development sessions saw teachers focus on that topic. It started with an opening mass Thursday morning followed by a keynote presentation at John Paul II Collegiate in the afternoon. That presentation was provided by Leah Perrault, a Saskatoon-based writer and director of pastoral services for the Roman Catholic diocese of Saskatoon. The focus of her presentation was prayer. “I think a ton of us have hang ups about what prayer is supposed to
be and most of us feel guilty that we don’t pray well enough.” “My goal was to say, prayer is any time you reach outside of yourself to make a connection with God and with others.” As to how to do that, “we all think that there’s a right way and a wrong way, and there isn’t. We can fit prayer in anywhere that it fits, we can do it in a way that serves us and we can find a way to connect to a way of coping with reality and life’s challenges that allows us to be more grace-filled, more peaceful, more patient. That’s what prayer does for me and what I hope I’m passing on to the teachers who have already started.” Perrault spoke in the morning about what she believed about prayer, and in the afternoon focused more on the ways to pray. “So I talked about how the scriptures become our story, how God continues to act in our own
lives, and how the Scriptures help us to see how God is working in the world we live in today.” She spoke about how gratitude is a prayer and the idea that everything individuals have is a gift, and how that helps everyone be better equipped to handle the hard moments in life, because “God is still blessing us, even when life is hard.” Her goal was to give the teachers “lots of options” in terms of expanding what they think of prayer and the ways they practise it. One of the exercises was one of complete silence, which Perrault thought would be interesting because the teachers were “very excited about the new year.” Perrault said she hoped the presentation to the teachers would help them “deepen their own prayer life,” and also pass it along to their students, “so that prayer is part of how they live and how they respond to the things life throws their way.”
Leah Pereault, faith-based writer out of Saskatoon, spoke about prayer to teachers in the Light of Christ school division as part of their back-to-school professional development last Thursday at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford. Photo by John Cairns
Suspect injured during arrest, investigation launched Staff An investigation into the circumstances of a man being injured during his arrest will be carried out by RCMP, who have also asked for an independent observer to be appointed. The investigation stems from an incident Saturday. At approximately 11:30 p.m., Shellbrook RCMP received a complaint of a stabbing on the Mistawasis First Nation. An adult male suspect had been identified. Due to their proximity to the incident, Blaine Lake RCMP responded to the incident. Members located the individual walking on a back road on Mistawasis First Nation. He was detained and searched, resulting in cocaine and cash being located on him. After the search, the suspect ran from police into a nearby field. While being pursued by members, the suspect sustained what was described as a non-life threatening injury. The suspect, a 20-yearold man from Saskatoon, was examined by EMS and transported to Shellbrook Hospital for treatment of his injuries. He was released from police custody, so RCMP do not have any health updates on him. Two adult male victims from the initial stabbing complaint were treated for their injuries and released at
the scene by EMS. The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing and charges against the 20-yearold suspect are pending. Immediately after the incident was reported to RCMP senior management, a senior member from within the division was assigned to conduct an investigation into the circumstances relating to the injury sustained by the suspect. To ensure transparency during the investigation, the findings of the investigation will be reported to the Province. In addition to the independent internal investigation, the RCMP has requested the Ministry of Justice appoint an independent observer.
Driver Killed in Rollover
At 7:42 p.m. Monday, Battlefords RCMP responded to a complaint of a single vehicle rollover on the main grid of Red Pheasant First Nation. The driver of the minivan, a 30-year-old woman from Mosquito First Nation, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Witnesses advised that a passenger had also been in the vehicle and left the scene prior to the arrival of police. Members located the 30-year-old male passenger of the vehicle at a residence on Red Pheasant First Nation. Mosquito First Nation
and Red Pheasant First Nation, where the passenger lives, are communities that border each other, approximately 30 kilometres south of the Battlefords. Battlefords RCMP and an RCMP collision reconstructionist from Prince Albert continue to investigate.
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Wilson makes $1M Children’s Hospital donation Staff Calgary businessman and philanthropist Brett Wilson made another major donation last week. Wilson, who grew up in the Battlefords, announced a donation of $1 million towards the Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. The announcement was made as part of the fundraiser events for the Teammates 4 Kids foundation headlined by Garth Brooks. Teammates 4 Kids is Brooks’ foundation set up to fund the special Child Life Zone planned for the children’s hospital. It is described as a therapeutic play area for pediatric patients and their families. The events featuring Brooks were held Aug. 26 with a luncheon in Saskatoon and an evening event at Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. Wilson, who is originally from the Battlefords, has been a longtime supporter of the Children’s Hospital
and the Children’s Hospital Foundation, and is an honourary co-chair of the capital campaign. Following his $1 million donation announcement, the foundation gave Wilson an award in the shape of a teddy bear in recognition, which he posted on Twitter. On his Facebook page, Wilson stated it was “an incredible experience being in the presence of this man this week in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan and Garth’s Teammates for Kids. If Garth Brooks were from Canada, I believe he’d be from Saskatchewan!” Construction of the Children’s Hospital marked another milestone in August with the main building construction contract awarded to Graham Construction and Engineering LP in the amount of $214,221,684. The award, which follows the approval of the recommendation from the Ministry of Health, will see phase 2 construction of the
maternal and children’s hospital’s begin in September. With confirmation of the cost of construction for the CHS main building, the total project cost of the hospital is forecasted at $285.2 million, with $235.5 million (82.5 per cent) coming from the provincial government, $21.4 million (7.5 per cent) from interest earned by Saskatoon Health Region investments of the hospital’s initial capital and $28.3 million (10 per cent) funded through the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan capital campaign. This reflects a new $24.9 million funding commitment from Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan that expands its total capital fundraising campaign from $50 million to $74.9 million, said the Saskatoon Health Region in a news release. It is expected construction will mobilize on the site in the next few weeks. Graham Construction esti-
Brett Wilson mated substantial completion of construction will be in early 2019. An additional six months is forecasted to fully commission the com-
plex building systems and equipment and prepare for hospital operations. The opening of the hospital, being constructed
next to the Royal University Hospital on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon, is projected for later in 2019.
Chamber’s 2015 ABEX Awards include local nominee Staff The announcement has been made of the finalists for the 2015 ABEX Awards to be presented Oct. 24. The event will be at TCU Place in Saskatoon, and the list includes one nominee from North Battleford. Dutchak Holdings Ltd. has been nominated in the Community Involvement Award category. The company is involved in the ambulance and rescue service business and operates as WPD Ambulance.
A total of 89 nominations were submitted to the Saskatchewan Chamber from across the province. Of those 50 were chosen across 10 categories. The other finalists include Airline Hotels of Saskatoon, Jay’s Transportation Group of Regina, KPMG LLP of Regina, P.A.R. Contracting Ltd. of Halbrite, Prince Albert Co-operative Association, Queen City Sports & Entertainment Group/The Regina Pats, Scotiabank of Saskatoon and Synergy Credit Union
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of Lloydminster. In the Export Award category, finalists are Agrocorp International of Vancouver/ Moose Jaw, CanMar Grain Products Ltd. of Regina, and TA Foods Ltd. of Yorkton. Finalists in the Growth & Expansion Award include DevFacto Technologies of Regina, Envirotec Services Incorporated of Saskatoon, Innovative Heating & Cooling of Saskatoon, KDB Investments of Regina, McKenna Distribution of Regina, High Octane Welding Ltd/ Meadow Lake Welding & Machine (of Meadow Lake, Pharmasave 406/Rubicon Pharmacies Canada Inc. of Swift Current and TA Foods Ltd. of Yorkton. In the Innovation Award category finalists are 7Shifts of Regina, Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. of Saskatoon, Envirotec Services Incorporated of Saskatoon, QuickLinkt Solutions Inc. of Saskatoon and TA Foods Ltd. of Yorkton. In Marketing, finalists are Minard’s Leisure World Ltd. of Weyburn and Humboldt’s Spotlight Sport & Corporate Wear Ltd. The New Venture Award category finalists are: Black Bridge Brewery (Swift Current), Canadian Organic Spice & Herb Co. (Watson), PowerChief Scaffolding Inc. (Punnichy), QuickLinkt Solutions Inc. (Saskatoon), Rockford Engineering Works Ltd. (Regina), Sas-
katoon Institute for Medical Simulation (Saskatoon), W Bridals - Curvy Couture (Saskatoon) and Wood’s Body Goods (Aberdeen). The Service Award category finalists are Airline Hotels (Saskatoon), Alliance Wellness and Rehabilitation (Moose Jaw), Grant Hall (Moose Jaw), Harold’s Family Foods (Prince Albert), KDB Investments (Regina), N.L. Construction Inc. (Yorkton), North Ridge Development Corporation (Saskatoon), Prairie HarleyDavidson (Regina) and Siemens Transportation Group Inc. (Saskatoon). In the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award category finalists are: Scott Faulkner of Innovative Heating & Cooling (Saskatoon), Steve McKenna of McKenna Distribution, Luxury Granite and R&M Flooring (Regina), Kent East of High Octane Welding Ltd. & Meadow Lake Welding & Machine (Meadow Lake), Cole Thorpe of Prairie Proud Apparel Corp. (Saskatoon), Jill Morrison of Red Bicycle Communications (Lloydminster), Ryan Yedersberger of Stealth Interactive Media (Saskatoon), and Adam Tremblay of Tremblay Electric (Humboldt). The newest award category is Priority Focus, with the award going to a business which has gone above and beyond in demonstra-
tion of business excellence in an area that mirrors a select Sask Chamber policy priority; the focus this year is on Youth Entrepreneurship. Finalists are Display Systems International Inc., K+S Potash Canada GP and North Ridge Development Corporation, all of Saskatoon. Finally, in the Community Cornerstone Award category finalists are Bushwakker Brewing Company Ltd. of Regina, Econo Timber Mart of Prince Albert,
Hopkins Dining Parlour of Moose Jaw, Midwest Furniture & Appliances of Lloydminster and Saskatoon Funeral Homes of Saskatoon. Voting for the Community Cornerstone Award starts commence Sept. 24 at www.abexcornerstone. com. Voting takes place up to and including the ABEX evening Oct. 24; votes will be tallied and a winner announced during the ABEX ceremonies that night. Tickets are available at www.saskchamber.com.
Mayfair man reported missing Staff
A 79-year-old man has been reported missing from the Mayfair area. Blaine Lake RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating George Olenyshyn who was reported missing Thursday, Aug. 27. Police say they have been advised it is not uncommon for Olenyshyn to be away for periods of time, but investigation thus far has failed to locate him. Olenyshyn is described as Caucasian, 5’5” tall with a medium build and hazel eyes. Police say there is no indication that the circum-
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North Stars win pre-season opener 4-3 in OT By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter
The Battlefords North Stars front office staff did their homework in recruiting players from outside the province for the 2015-16 SJHL season, and while it’s only been one pre-season game so far, it appears they did a pretty good job. Minnesota-born defenceman Conor Jensen scored twice, California native Coby Downs added another and Wainwright’s Brant Saretsky scored the overtime winner as the North Stars defeated the Kindersley Klippers 4-3 Tuesday night at the Civic Centre. It didn’t take long for the North Stars to the take lead as, just 2:01 into the opening frame, Jensen gathered the puck from below his own goal line, skated through the neutral zone while making a pair of nice moves to get around forecheckers before wiring a slapshot over the glove of Klippers goalie Justen Close. That brought the crowd
of over 300 fans to their feet, but the Klippers didn’t waste much time quieting them down. Just 2:56 after Jensen’s goal, the Klippers carried the puck into the offensive zone before Dylann McCann threw the puck towards the net and Chaseton Sare jammed it past Taryn Kotchorek to tie the game. The two teams traded penalties through the first, but it was the North Stars taking advantage. Just seven seconds after Kelby Picard was charged for interference, Layne Young won the faceoff back to Jensen at the point and his wrist shot eluded the maze of bodies in front of the net before hitting the post and going in to restore the North Stars lead. The shots after the first period were 14-10 in favour of the North Stars. The North Stars had another power play opportunity early in the second when Liam Cumberbirch was sent off for hooking at 4:01, but couldn’t capitalize.
Five minutes later, Downs extended the North Stars lead. The puck came to him on the left wing and he found himself on a 2-on0 break into the Klippers zone. Downs elected to hold the puck, faking to the backhand before going to his forehand and stuffing it past a sprawling Close to make it 3-1 North Stars. Once again, it didn’t take long for the Klippers to respond. Vancouver native Nash Dabb was sent to the box for interference at 10:24, and just 12 seconds after the puck was dropped Kurtis Gamble one-timed the puck from the point, beating Kotchorek to cut the lead to 3-2. In the third period, the North Stars nearly regained their two-goal lead when the puck squeaked through the pads of Close, but Cumberbirch was standing in the crease and quickly gathered the puck and fired it out of danger. Special teams came into play again, when Saretsky
was sent to the box for hooking at 11:36. The Klippers had good puck control in the North Stars zone, but weren’t generating any shots. Then, upon hearing someone from his bench telling him to shoot the puck, Cumberbirch threw the puck towards the goal from the blueline and Landon Longmire deflected it in the high slot, fooling Kotchorek as the puck went five-hole to tie the game at three. The Klippers had two chances on late power plays to take the lead, as North Battleford natives Josh Shynkaruk and Jayden Nachtegaele were given penalties almost back-toback, but the Klippers couldn’t find the back of the net. After 33 seconds of powerplay in overtime, the teams returned to 4-on-4 and the North Stars ended the game. Nearly a minute and a half into the extra frame, Saretsky came in on a 2-on-
1, kept the puck and fired it over the blocker of Close to atone for his penalty that had led to the tying goal. The win was a confidence booster for the players in the lineup, as the majority of them were players looking to crack the North Stars roster this season. The win was also a good start to the pre-season, as the North Stars have four more exhibition games befor the regular season begins Sept. 18. The team is now off for a few days before heading
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Special Olympics athletes claim medals Submitted
September 3
The North Battleford Comprehensive Vikings welcome the Evan Hardy Souls at the Comp at 6:30 p.m.
September 10
The North Battleford John Paul II Crusaders welcome the Warman Wolverines in their first home game of the season beginning at 4 p.m.
September 12
The Battlefords North Stars host the Humboldt Broncos at the Civic Centre as they wrap up the 2015-16 SJHL pre-season. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m.
September 18
The Battlefords North Stars open the 2015-16 SJHL regular season by hosting the Kindersley Klippers. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre.
September 19
The Battlefords Midget AAA Stars play their first pre-season game of the year against the Beardys Blackhawks. Puck drop is 2 p.m. at the Civic Centre.
September 24
The North Battleford John Paul II Crusaders welcome the Kindersley Kobras in their second of three home games this season. Game time is 4 p.m.
September 25
The Battlefords North Stars play their second home game of the year when the Yorkon Terriers come to the Battlefords. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
September 25
The North Battleford Comprehensive Vikings play host to the St. Joseph Celtics after returning from Prince Albert the week before. Kick off is at the Comp at 6:30 p.m.
September 26 & 27
The Battlefords Midget AAA Stars open the regular season against the defending champion Regina Pat Canadians 2 p.m. at the Civic Centre.
September 29
The North Battleford Comprehensive Vikings welcome the Evan Hardy Souls at the Comp at 6:30 p.m.
Special Olympics Battlefords is proud to announce the accomplishments of a pair of local athletes during the 2014-2015 season. Lindsay Reimer is a competitive swimmer and trains with the Orcas Swim Club and with Special Olympics Battlefords Swim Club. She has attended many competitions thoughout the year including meets in Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Calgary, Vancouver and North Battleford in both the generic and Special Olympic categories. She has had many personal bests, ribbons and now a bronze medal from the Western Canada Games in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) this August. Another accomplished athlete is Vicki Machniak, who has been training with the Waterdoves Synchronized Swim Club for many years. During the past year she has attended four competitions including the Canadian Prairie Invitational in Saskatoon and the Sadie Caulder Knight Provincials in Regina where she earned a gold medal in both competitions and provincial champion. Machniak and Reimer also work out in the Special Olympic Fitness program held at Snap Fitness. Special Olympics Battlefords would like to thank Snap Fitness for the support they have shown over the past two years by providing the space and equipment needed for a fitness program for the athletes. Special Olympics will be starting their third year in the Battlefords and are always looking for volunteers who are interested in
Lindsay Reimer is pictured with a bronze medal she won in the 50-metre breaststroke at the Western Canada Summer Games in Fort McMurray. Photo submitted
coaching a sport or who just want to come out to help and of course we are always looking for athletes. This year Rivers West or Zone 7 is looking for athletes who are interested in swimming and under the age of 28 to participate in the Saskatchewan Summer Games in 2016.
September 29
The Battlefords North Stars welcome the Melville Millionaires to the Civic Centre at 7:30 p.m.
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The Schells Care Recently, Lyle and Barb Schell presented a cheque to Battlefords Trade and Education Centre’s My Community Cares Campaign for $75,000. In addition to this personal donation, Lyle and Barb have been working closely with BTEC through their company Lyle V. Schell Construction Management as the general contractor for the new building. Left to right are George Mercer, Ernest Oseemeemow, Lyle Schell, Barb Schell, BTEC Executive Director Mona Leece, Brent Bendall and BTEC Program Co-ordinator Jessica BigKnife. “The Schell’s commitment to this community is nothing short of incredible and we would like to thank them for their generous donation and hard work managing this project,” says Mark Richardson, a member of the BTEC My Community Cares fundraising committee. Photo submitted
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Flocking crows just one sign winter is coming By the time you read this it will be September. I don’t know where August went. The days went by just like white pickets in a fence at 70 miles an hour as they used to say. Summer is done and winter is coming. I know winter is coming because it is trying to be dark at 9 p.m. I hate that, fumbling around in the dark. No lights seem to be bright enough. I just know winter is coming. There is a chill in the air at night. That is a reminder from the Big Guy that winter is coming. Some people got damaging frost on their crops. I know winter is coming. The crows are flocking up. They are cawing and
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anything? Nope. The next day there they are, back at it again tormenting the owl. They have developed a real hate, hate relationship. I know winter is coming. There are some trees and crops turning yellow. I am not looking forward to winter, but I know it’s coming. I like it when things are
green. I find it depressing to see all the leaves turn yellow and fall off. The countryside gets very bleak looking. I don’t like it. On the farming front, barley or oats seeded early are getting swathed or are very close to it. Some people are starting straight cutting their wheat that has been desiccated. The pea crops are being harvested. Any barley seeded early is now swathed. With the weather we have had with the rain and a touch of frost all the crops are going to be ready at once. People are now starting to swath their canola crops. One year when I had only two swathers and we farmed many less acres
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Climbing the co-op learning curve By Don McNair You’d be hard-pressed to find a more stubborn bunch of private businessmen than this. Fox Monroe is an autowrecker. Lester, Dearyle and Andrew Bear are mechanics. So are BJ Sorenson and Tony Dreaver. Norris Bear is a bookkeeper. They’re all from Muskoday First Nation and they’re all used to being their own bosses. But the market for automotive repair has gone sideways in the last 10 years. The sophistication under the hood of the modern vehicle is funneling a lot of business away from rural areas to big outfits with high overheads in Melfort, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Small shops are getting scarce. Each of the guys has been getting by, doing homebased automotive repair or auto salvage on a demand basis. But lacking a garage, each was limited in his range of services, especially in the winter. Individually, they couldn’t afford an insulated garage. Together, they probably could – if there was still a market there. Was there? They undertook a survey of their surroundings. They found people would be very interested in bringing their vehicles to them – if the repair or service was qualified, affordable and available all year round. For sure, some residents would take their vehicle to a larger shop for warranty work or for sophisticated diagnostics and repair. However, most of the things people wanted done were within the scope of the group’s abilities, given the right facility. Which is why these seven die-hard private businessmen have decided to form a worker co-operative. They’re not interested in a “partnership.” It offers too little structure for group decision-making. They’re not interested in a band-run enterprise either. It offers too little independence of action. No offence, but they want to run their own show — First
Left, the members of First Nations Repair Workers Co-op (from left to right): Lester Bear, Dearyle Bear, Fox Monroe, Norris Bear, B.J. Sorenson, Andrew Bear, and Tony Dreaver. Photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Co-operative Association
Nation Repair Workers Cooperative. The learning curve has been steep. As Fox will tell you, to form a co-op, they have had to jump through many, many more “hoops” than a simple proprietorship requires. In addition to articles of incorporation and bylaws to complete, there are principles and procedures of co-operation to master. They have to create a business structure that will turn a compelling slogan – “together, we are stronger” – into a daily routine. The most prominent aspect of that structure is the garage itself. They are imagining a 2,400-square-foot, singlestorey, wood-frame building with steel cladding. It will have propane heat and sit on a concrete pad insulated to today’s standards. There will be three bays, two pneumatic hoists and all the tools and equipment needed to maintain and repair both motor vehicles and anything that uses a small engine, like boats and lawnmowers. Used parts acquired from auto salvage will be stored and resold. An adjoining lot will be reserved for used car sales. The third bay will be made available for rent to outside parties. In other words, they picture something just big enough to permit the seven of them to work singly or in teams on diverse contracts, 12 months of the year. The foregoing is not idle speculation. These are specifications that Fox and the others nailed down over the past 12 months with the assistance of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association.
Clear from the start was that an adequate facility would require that First Nation Repair carry a lot of debt. Living on reserve, the members have little equity to serve as collateral. So an ironclad feasibility study and a business plan were essential. They engaged the association to assist them with both. The study is now complete and the plan nearly so. Both confirm that what Fox and the others aspire to do is viable, and over the long term, may create additional training and job opportunities for Muskoday. That is a lot of hoops for one small business. It’s hard to imagine any bunch of mechanics putting up with it. Luckily, though, Fox has 11 years of experience working for Revenue Canada. “I’m used to reading and filling out forms,” he says. The others have come around fast, as well. Together they’re very capably setting their agendas, running meetings, keeping minutes and valuing each other’s insights and suggestions. You’ve heard that two heads are better than one? They’ve discovered that seven heads are better still. So all the careful training and research have been worth it. With the support of Muskoday First Nation the group hopes to access funds available to sponsor First Nations economic development and a lender committed to assisting First Nation business development. The painstaking preparation seems to pay off for coops all over, too. They have a survival rate that is twice that of private companies.
Why would that be? Well, because together, we’re stronger, right?
than we did at one time, the canola suddenly was ready at once and when you touched it with the swather it would shell. We changed to swathing the wheat in the daytime and would swath the canola at night. We swathed the entire canola crop and I never saw the canola in the daylight. We got the job done, but it was very tiring. There is a tropical storm coming through the Caribbean called Erika. It has caused damage and flooding and will strike the Florida coast in two or three days. We sometimes get the tail end of these storms and can really put a stop to harvest. If it follows the coast it will soak the Maritimes and leave us alone. If it comes inland, we will get wet. Rubber boot and coffee time. On the home front the crew decided the work in the elevator was too high and scary, so we agreed to have them go home. The project can wait for another day. In political news, the Mike Duffy trial has taken a break, but the reporters are still trying to get members of Stephan Harpers staff to admit that Harper knew about the $90,000 cheque from Nigel Wright to repay Duffy’s housing allowance. I am not sure where the crime is here but one question needs to be asked,
“Who is paying for Mike Duffy’s lawyer?” Duffy has a history of not paying for anything and the lawyer has been on the case for a month or more. Somebody is paying. Who is it? Looking at the polls, on the Internet for the upcoming election, it looks like a tight three-way race, but if I look at a graph based on regions, things aren’t looking so good for the Conservatives. In the Maritimes, the Liberals appear to be ahead, in Quebec the NDP are ahead, then the Liberals and third is the Conservatives. In Ontario the Liberals have a slight lead. In the Prairies, the Conservatives have the lead. In British Columbia, the Liberals have the lead. This is just a survey and individual ridings will be different, but the overall trend is not favourable to the Conservatives. John Diefenbaker has a saying “polls are just for dogs.” We will see Oct. 19. Question needing answers for the election: why is the gasoline at the pumps so high when crude oil is $40 a barrel or less? Joke of the week: A lawyer dies and goes up to the Pearly Gates. The lawyer is upset and says he is too young. He is only 52. “No,” said St. Peter. “You are 87.” “How did you get that,” asked the lawyer. “We added up your time sheets,”
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Social reality: should we share our goals? It’s amazing the time we live in, especially with the type of technology that gives us radio programs to be listened to at any time we decide. Everything is more convenient than it used to be and information on so many topics and subjects is right at our fingertips. Ever too tired to read? Or maybe reading for long periods of time isn’t really your thing, but you still want to learn. Why don’t we get in to a podcast? They’re free and not at all difficult to access. You can actually, from your smartphone, find 300 chart topping choices at the click of a button, and the best part is they stream, which means it’s instantaneous with no download. Just pick and listen and maybe learn things like how to better accomplish goals. Some smartphones come with a Podcasts app already installed. If not, it’s free in your app store. How convenient. If you’re seeking something to listen to, just open up the app, go to a section titled “Top Charts” (iPhone) and pick willy-nilly from those 300 top-rated choices. It’s a great way to turn away from a back-lit screen 30 minutes before going to bed. Pick a podcast, let it play and lay down for the night. Let that
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that kept their mouths shut worked the full 45 minutes, but those that had shared their goals out loud stopped, on average, after 33 minutes. It’s interesting to note there are different ways of sharing our goals, one with satisfaction and one without. Maybe the best way to share is by outlining what needs to be done, rather than getting that rush of social reality as if we’ve already done it. We could decide to believe reaching goals is more about the effort than the reward and by constantly setting goals we may avoid a dopamine (one of those brain chemicals) hangover. According to an article in the Huffington Post, by Thai Nguyen, we might avoid this hangover by creating new goals before achieving the current one. Nguyen recommends we set a series of little finish lines to get those little hits of dopamine to increase future motivation
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Turtle Park birthday bash By Don McNair Birthdays are special events at Turtle Park Cooperative Child Care Centre. The children always gather round for cake and the “Happy Birthday” song. With 56 children enrolled at Turtle Park’s location on 20th Avenue in Regina, and 34 more at its satellite “Gator Park” on Lakeview, hardly a week passes without a birthday to celebrate. That’s not even counting the 80 children who attend before- and after-school programs there. But 40th birthday parties are pretty rare. So when Turtle Park itself turned 40 last July, it was quite a splash. The biggest treat by far was the conversation. With programming available for children as young as 18 months and as old as 12 years, Turtle Park can play a huge role in a person’s life. “Turtle Park was such a big part of our lives,” two parents recalled. “We would not have missed it for anything!” Their son, who started at Turtle Park as a toddler back in the 1990s, is now 20. Another well wisher had attended Turtle Park in the 1980s. He brought his family along to the celebration. Now he sends his daughter to Turtle Park. A thunderstorm prevented Bev Leung from getting to the party. That was unfortunate, because her memories of Turtle Park go right back to the 1970s, when she was a caregiver there. It functioned then as it does now, as a little community in which families pitch in as employees do, to create a space where children can flourish while one or both parents work. This may not sound all that “revolutionary” today,
40th birthday party at Turtle Park. Photo courtesy of Kerri Mitchell and Turtle Park Co-operative Child Care Centre, Regina
but back in 1975 it was. At that time Candy Panzer, Barb Baldwin and Louise Murray got together to found a co-op that would enable women to take a job, while offering their children something more than just a place to run around. There would be structure in their day – not a lot, just enough to allow every child to exercise curiosity and creativity, as well as kindness, listening, sharing and other social skills. That environment of mutual respect extended to the adults, too. “Everyone felt they were part of the family from the moment they walked in the door,” Bev recalls. Parents sat on the board – a provincial requirement, which Turtle Park had no trouble fulfilling. Parents also cleaned the toys and came forward with whatever the centre needed, from furniture to egg cartons. The family spirit ensured Turtle Park had one more distinctive quality that it retains to this day — low staff turnover. While the work has never been well paid, the centre was and remains a place where caregivers stay for years. The employee se-
lection process is exacting, but the director is supportive, so caregivers know their efforts are valued. Their job satisfaction adds an essential, if “subliminal” degree of stability and certainty to children’s lives. The total number of children served by Turtle Park over the years now exceeds 5,000. So what if you just moved to Regina and are starting a family? Well, add your name to the waiting list the day you bring Junior home. What if you already have toddlers? That’s tougher. The additional licensed day care spaces that the province recently promised to subsidize will certainly help. Alternatively, if it’s quality childcare you’re after, why not do as Candy, Barb and Louise did back in 1974? Get together with other likeminded parents and make it happen. You’d be in good company. Over 100 child care co-operatives are now in action across Saskatchewan, making good things happen for children at the right time, in the right place, for as long as it takes.
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Memo to federal candidates
Start planning your first Commons address now By Arthur Milnes
In the coming months those winning seats in the House of Commons will face a nerve-wracking moment in Ottawa. When Parliament resumes after Oct. 19 it will fall on the winner in each riding to deliver their maiden address to the House. Taking to one’s feet in that historic chamber for the first time is no easy task and there is no doubt rookie MPs will seek advice. They can be expected to order past Hansards from the Parliamentary Library and study the debut speeches of their riding’s predecessors. I’d suggest they also have a look at one of the more famous debuts any MP has ever delivered in the Commons. Wilfrid Laurier’s maiden House address was made in 1874. What makes Laurier’s debut so interesting in part is the fact not one, but two prime ministers – Sir John A. Macdonald and Alexander Mackenzie, the latter the sitting prime minister while Sir John was in opposition — rose to comment on the rookie MP’s rhetorical efforts in Ottawa. Talk about impressive figures to receive feedback from on your first day on the job. To benefit Canada’s future MPs, below are excerpts from Hansard from March 30, 1874 when the 32-year-old Laurier first addressed the Commons. He then went on to a stellar parliamentary career lasting nearly 50 years, 15 of them spent as prime minister. One note for readers: Canada’s early Hansard was written as reports on House discussions. They didn’t contain verbatim coverage like today. Wilfrid Laurier: He did not believe our Constitu-
Sir Wilfrid Laurier tion could be replaced by another as good. Some of them had been opposed to Confederation years ago because they doubted if it could be properly worked, but the moment they were defeated, in 1867, they set to work to make Confederation a success. The French Canadian Liberal party were not like the Liberals of France or the other nations of the continent of Europe — (Hear, hear) — who were at any time ready by violence to overturn existing Governments… Our Constitution was founded upon the British Constitution — the finest under which men ever lived. It assured to every man his liberty, and enabled him to exercise his constitutional rights without fear. There was nothing on this Continent to equal this great Constitution; particularly was it fitted to unite citizens of different races, nationalities and religions—a quality in which the United States Constitution had signally failed. Today there was not a man in Canada who did not support this great union, and so successful had been the welding in one of the different Provinces that every man of them was proud to be a Canadian — (Cheers) — while equally proud to be a subject of the great British Empire.
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to elicit the approval of the Leader of the Opposition. So federal candidates should take time right now, ahead of Oct. 19, to craft that maiden address (in secrecy of course). The prime minister of the day and other heavy-hitters will be watching. A good debut and reputation can follow a new MP for many years to come. A final story from history on Commons’ debuts
for our soon-to-be MPs to ponder during breaks from canvassing: decades after Laurier’s own maiden address he watched as a young Manitoba MP on the Conservative side started his own political journey. The MP was Arthur Meighen. Impressed, Sir Wilfrid turned to his seatmate. “Well,” he said, “Borden has found a man.” And that Sir
Robert had. Meighen, too, became prime minister. — Arthur Milnes, a former speechwriter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and a fellow of the Queen’s University School of Policy Studies, is working on his next book, Canada Always: The Speeches of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. It will be published in 2016 by McClelland and Stewart.
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Awareness day Sept. 9
FASD: Let’s talk about it Submitted On Sept. 9, FASD Awareness Day, the Battlefords FASD Committee will be hosting a barbecue at North West College from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free hot dog and bottled water will be provided along with information on the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder. The Battlefords is one of many Saskatchewan communities inviting people to barbecues, walks, or to enjoy Mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks) on FASD Awareness Day. One way of preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is to spread the word that a healthy pregnancy doesn’t include alcohol. A healthy pregnancy includes: regular visits with a healthcare provider, healthy eating, taking prenatal vitamins, exercising, and avoiding stress. There is a lot of confusing information about pregnancy and alcohol and people aren’t sure what to do. Research shows that: • alcohol is a dangerous drug and is harmful to developing babies; • any type of alcohol (wine, beer, cooler, hard liquor) can harm the baby; • there is no known safe amount to drink; • alcohol crosses the placenta and reaches the developing baby; • when the mother drinks, she and her unborn baby have the same blood alcohol content; • because the unborn baby’s liver is still growing, it takes a long time to get rid of alcohol, giving it more time to damage the baby’s developing cells; • the damage to the cells can cause a physical and brain-based disability that cannot be cured. Half of pregnancies are not planned, which means many women are drinking
before they know they are pregnant. Most women stop drinking as soon as they find out. If they have been drinking, they may worry that alcohol has caused harm. No one can say, for certain, if damage has been done. Every baby develops differently and can be affected differently. Stopping alcohol and talking with a healthcare provider can help. Each day without alcohol is good for the developing baby. Only 10 per cent of children born with an FASD have visible signs. Often the mental, physical, learning, and behaviour problems are not obvious until the child is older. Because of this, many children (and adults) do not receive the help they need to be successful. Early recognition and diagnosis can help children living with an FASD reach their potential. With the right supports, children may avoid some of the later problems that can develop, such as trouble in school. Support, not judgement, makes a difference. It is not just a woman’s responsibility to prevent FASD. • Partners, family, and friends can support a pregnant woman’s decision not to drink by taking part in activities without alcohol, stopping or reducing their own drinking, learning Mocktail recipes, and being supportive. • Healthcare workers can ask about a woman’s drinking, and talk supportively about not drinking alcohol when pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or if they think they are pregnant. • Everyone can learn about addictions services near them and supports for women and families. • Everyone can learn more about FASD. On Sept. 9, join in the barbecue at North West College and think about pregnancy and alcohol and how you can make a difference.
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Ambulances to Ukraine Staff A humanitarian project is getting funding from the Saskatchewan government to help victims of the conflict in Ukraine. Funds of $25,000 are going towards donated ambulances to help care for the victims of the crisis there. The announcement was made last week. The project, called Ambulances for Ukraine, is spearheaded by MD Ambulance of Saskatoon and the Paramedics Chiefs of Canada. According to the government’s news release the initiative is a response to the need for ambulances to transfer casualties from field hospitals in the conflict zone and take them to military and general hospitals. According to the news
release, four ambulances, three from Saskatchewan and one from Alberta, have been donated initially. They left the port of Halifax Aug. 11 and are expected to arrive in Kyiv this week. From there they will be sent to hospitals treating the wounded. Companies donating ambulances in this first phase include MD Ambulance, Parkland Ambulance of Prince Albert, Duck Mountain EMS of Kamsack and Associated Ambulance Services of Edmonton. Other key partners in the project are SaskatchewanUkraine Relations Advisory Committee, Ukrainian Canadian Congress, UCC Saskatchewan, EuroMaidan Canada and Crestline Coach Ltd. of Saskatoon. “Donation of these four ambulances is the first step
in an effort to get vitally important equipment to Ukraine’s front-line medical and health care workers,” MD Ambulance past president and CEO and founding member of the Paramedics Chiefs of Canada Dave Dutchak said in a statement. “After we evaluate the success of the project’s first phase, we plan to expand the project nationally and source an additional eight to 12 vehicles from ambulance providers across the country.” Legislative Secretary for Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations Ken Krawetz said, “The people of Saskatchewan have a special bond with the people of Ukraine and we stand with them during this crisis and in their time of need,” said Krawetz in a statement.
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OBITUARIES SMITH: In Loving Memory of Fay Mary Smith born May 26, 1943 at Biggar, SK. passed away August 20, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 47 years, Ron; loving children and grandchildren: Dora (Wade) Anderson of Thompson, MB and family: Ty (fiancé, Taylor), Brody & Owen; Ronald Smith of Norman Wells, N.W.T. and family: Mia & Daphneé; Dale Smith of North Battleford, SK; sister-in-law, Grace Johnson of Edmonton, AB; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents: Dave and Dora Hutcheon; her brother, David Hutcheon; brother-in-law, Anson (+ Mary Ann) Smith. Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Fay Mary Smith was held on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK. with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. Shared Memories of Fay’s Life were given by Brian Dyck. Music Ministry: Organist/Pianist: Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Soloist: Robert MacKay: “On Eagles Wings”; Hymn Selections: “My Life Flows On” & “In The Garden.” Honourary Pallbearers were “All who were touched by Fay’s personal care and shared her life.” Urn Bearer was Wade Anderson. Memorials are requested to Donor’s Choice. Interment was at the Cremation Section - City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ DR. MADHAV K. SAS (SAHASRABUDDHE) – M.B.B.S, M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P, L.M.C.C, F.R.C.S(E), F.R.C.S(C): Madhav was born July 22, 1936 in Satara, India. He earned his initial medical degree in 1961 from the University of Poona in India. It was during this initial training that he began to develop an interest in surgery. This interest soon grew into a passion and in 1962 he moved to the United Kingdom to pursue his goal of becoming a general surgeon. His goal was realized in 1967 when he obtained his fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland. He continued to practice as a surgeon at various postings throughout the United Kingdom until 1972. During this time in England he met his soon to be wife, Christine. They were married in 1967. In 1972 Madhav and his young family decided to embark on a new adventure and move to Canada. They moved to Biggar, Saskatchewan where he practiced general medicine as well as surgery. In 1974, Madhav obtained his Canadian Specialist Certificate in General Surgery. In 1977 and although he enjoyed his time and the many friends that he made while in Biggar, his passion for surgery led him to North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Madhav was able to practice full time as a general surgeon at the Battlefords Union Hospital until his retirement in 2000. In addition to academics, Madhav had many interests including cricket and music. He was an accomplished player of the Indian tabla drum. His love of music continued throughout his life. While living in North Battleford, Madhav developed another passion (some might call obsession) for golf. He spent countless hours on the driving range and on the course. He was never shy to dispense wisdom and the key to a good golf grip. Madhav was always happiest when he was surrounded by his family especially his grandchildren: Matthew, Alexandra, Kiara and Kaden. Madhav is survived by his wife of 47 years, Christine; His son Rahul, wife Wendy and their daughters, Alexandra and Kiara; His daughter Nina and her son Matthew; His daughter Sunita, her husband David and step-son, Kaden. He is also survived by his sister Indu Kulkarni along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital and Prairie North District Home Care for their excellent care and compassion. We would like to especially thank Dr. M.C. Khurana at BUH for always being there when Madhav was in need. Thank you to Dr. D.W. Cockcroft at RUH for his many years of treatment of Madhav’s respiratory issues. Thanks also go to the numerous colleagues and specialists who treated Madhav over the years. Although too numerous to name, you will not be forgotten. A close friend of Madhav described him as a gentleman and a gentle man, and anyone who knew him would agree. Madhav; Dad; Grandad you will be missed, but never forgotten. A reception in honour of Madhav was held on Saturday, August 29 from 1 – 3 pm at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Saskatchewan Abilities Council or The Lung Association of Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Condolences to the family can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com ____________________________________________________
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Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on August 11, 18, 25, September 1 & 8 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.
Tuesday, September 8
Senior’s Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall 1942, 98th Street, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment by Dick Scotton & Marilyn McGown. Lunch & bingo. All seniors welcome.
Saturday, September 12
North Battleford Community presents Dances of India. An evening showcasing local talent at the Dekker Centre, 623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford. Food, clothing and jewellery also available. For tickets call (306) 445-7700 ext. 2. 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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Town of Hafford Land for Sale by Tender The Town of Hafford offers for sale the following residential properties: Legal Description 11 01 N2670 01 13 AP160 14 16S BX2922 16 11 101633666 02 13 AP160 14 14 AX252 17 14 AX252 05 12 BX2922 02 18 BU2283
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A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” addressed to the Town of Hafford, Box 220, Hafford, SK S0J 1A0. Tenders must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25th, 2015. A certified cheque or money order payable to the Town of Hafford for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. Tenders must include the intended use of the property if acquired. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. The successful bidder will have 30 days to provid the balance of payment to complete the purchase. Dated the 1st day of September, 2015. John Sawyshyn, Administrator
FOR SALE BY OWNER
SUITES FOR RENT Suites for Rent. One bachelor on second floor. $300.00, One bedroom basement suite, large and roomy $400.00, country location. Heated swimming pool. 306-937-7187
SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior/exterior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations,etc. Phone 306-445-8439 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.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Camp cook for road construction, Neilburg - Marsden. Living accommodations included. Phone 306446-0165
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 3 Food Counter Attendants full-time for evenings/over nights/ early mornings & weekends. $11.30 per hour plus benefits. Shift premium for nights Apply in store with resumé to Kim, or Chrys by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca Is your Company looking to recruit Aboriginal job seekers?
AUTOMOTIVE SALES
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
PRIOR MAJOR DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 21ST CENTURY SALES PROGRAM SUBMIT RESUME: BOX 40 NORTH BATTLEFORD, SASK. S9A 2X6
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. CALL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Our Canadian wide Aboriginal recruitment website www. firstnationsjobsonline .com is now affiliated with 130 newspapers. By advertising on our website we can get your job posting and location to 950,000 circulated newspapers throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS
Notice for Call for Nominations RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD NO. 437
Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information
Public notice is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office of:
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COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 3 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during regular office hours until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.
TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL
Dated this 1st day of September, 2015.
1-888-470-7997
Debbie Arsenault Returning Officer
AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE
Conseil de l’école Père Mercure Avis donné par la présente pour recevoir les mises en candidature aux deux (2) postes à pourvoir au sein du Conseil de l’école Père Mercure (North Battleford) dont le mandat est de deux ans. Selon l’article 134.2(1) de la Loi sur l’éducation, un (1) de ces postes devra être assumé par un parent d’élèves de Père Mercure et le poste de représentant communautaire par un adulte de langue minoritaire qui réside dans la zone de fréquentation de l’école. Les candidatures seront reçues, pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école, jusqu’à 16h, le jeudi 17 septembre 2015 et à compter du jeudi 3 septembre 2015 à l’école Père Mercure (1881, 99e rue).
Spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex for rent, comes with fridge and stove, $1,150/month. Water included. References and damage required. Serious inquiries. Call 306-441-6728.
For Sale 1964 Pontiac Parisienne Sport Convertible. New battery, New top, New weather stripping, New wheels and tires, New carborator and new fuel pump. Asking $20,000 or best offer. Call 1 (306) 693-3565.
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Light of Christ RCSSD #16 School Community Council ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS School Community Councils will hold annual general meetings at their respective schools as follows: Holy Family School Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 6:30 pm Ecole Monseigneur Blais Morand Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 7:00 pm John Paul II Collegiate Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 6:30 pm St. Mary Community School Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 7:00 pm Notre Dame School Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 7:00 pm St. Peter’s School, Unity Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 7:00 pm Rivier School, Spiritwood Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 7:00 pm Jordan Kist Chief Financial Officer Light of Christ RCSSD #16
Les candidatures seront reçues pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école jusqu’à
16 h, le jeudi 17 septembre 2015, à l’école Père Mercure (1881, 99e rue).
Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenir un formulaire, communiquez avec l’agente de mises en candidature, Yvette Miedema, au (306) 445-2490 ou avec le directeur adjoint du scrutin, René Archambault, au 1 877 273-6661. Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin par anticipation se déroulera de 15 h à 19 h le vendredi 9 octobre 2015 et le scrutin, le mercredi 14 octobre 2015 de 10 h à 20 h. Fait à Regina, le 3 septembre 2015
Critères pour une mise en candidature pour un poste de parent au sein du conseil d’école de l’école Père Mercure • Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans; • Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne; • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents e d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12 année de l’école Père Mercure; • Être le parent d’une ou d’un élève de la maternelle à e la 12 année inscrit.e à l’école Père Mercure.
pour un poste de représentant communautaire au sein du conseil d’école de l’école Père Mercure Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans; Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne; Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois; Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents e d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12 année de l’école Père Mercure; • Résider dans la zone de fréquentation de l’école de Père Mercure. • • • •
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 3 Food Service Supervisors full-time/available all shifts. $13.02 per hour plus benefits. Shift premium for nights Apply in store with resumé to Kim, or by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca
Hiring Product Specialist to lead the client experience through sales initiatives, exceptional service, and design solutions. S3 promotes a challenging, respectful work environment. Visit www.S3wireform.com.
REGISTRATIONS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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!
Battle River Cloggers
Live In Caretaker required for Senior’s Retirement Community in Saskatoon. Basic building maintenance and on-call for emergencies. Alternate weekends off. Compensation includes salary + benefits, a 2 bedroom apartment including utilities, 5 meals per week. Call Don @ 306978-3074.
Come and join the fun No partners needed Classes start October 5th & 8th Classes for all ages. NEW CLASS - Chair Class For Information and registration Call Shirley at 306-937-7463
Southshore Motor Lodge Wynyard Sk. Food and Beverage Server. Must be 19 yrs of age,grade 12 graduate or more. $14.00/hr. Please contact Larry Bozek or Lynnit @ 3065542516 or email your resume @ lynnit_8@yahoo.com
TENDER
Battleford's
for the Village Of Maymont
KARATE-DO
CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN SHOP & OFFICE
Battlefords Youth Basketball Thursday, September 17, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 pm at Holy Family School $30 for 7 weeks, including a t-shirt and basketball. Practice time and games are played on Saturday mornings at EMBM or JP.
For more information call:
306-445-2395
Questions? Call Val at 306-441-2336 or 306-445-3974
Sweet!
Love to Sing? If you love to sing we’ve got a place for you...
Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus
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October - April Lessons Open to all ages and levels: • Recreation and Competitive Synchronized Swimming
invites you to an informal guest night filled with singing harmony, fun and fellowship.
Reasonable rates compared to other activities!
See it Try it Night:
Join the chorus, join the fun!
September 17, 2015 5:30-6:00 pm Aquatic Centre
Tuesday, September 8th 7:00 pm
Registration: September 3 and 17, 2015
Third Avenue United Church Phone: (306) 445-9839 or (306) 445-1912
5:00-6:30 pm Aquatic Centre
For more information contact Sheila at 306-446-0001 or email: nbwaterdoves@hotmail.ca
real women. real harmony. real fun
REGISTRATIONS
AGES 5 & UP
It Starts With Scouts 2nd N. Battleford Scouting Group
REGISTRATION
Register Now! www.myscouts.ca
Choose: 2nd N.Battleford Group
IN-PERSON
Tuesday, September 8th at EMBM School 1651-96th Street 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Call Lana @ 306-441-5262 for more information.
CO-ED PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES! BEAVERS Age Grade 5-7 K-2
CUBS Age Grade 8-10 3-5
Lot for Lease by Tender
Land: Rights to leased Lot 3, Block 1, North Subdivision, at Brightsand Lake Regional Park, Saskatchewan Landlord: Brightsand Lake Regional Park Authority
Conditions: 1. Construction to begin on a residential dwelling on Lot 3, Block 1, North Subdivision at Brightsand Lake Regional Park within a two year time period commencing on the date a lease is signed by the successful bidder; 2. Tender must be in a sealed envelope marked “Lot 3, Block 1, North Subdivision, Brightsand Lake Regional Park”; 3. Tender must be postmarked no later than September 8, 2015 or be hand delivered to the office of the Brightsand Regional Park by 4:00 p.m. on September 15, 2015; 4. Tender must be addressed to: Brightsand Lake Regional Park Authority Box 160 St. Walburg, Sask. S0M 2T0 5. Tender must include 10% deposit by certified cheque payable to Brightsand Lake Regional Park Authority. The deposit is non-refundable if the bid is accepted; 6. Tenders will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2015; 7. Balance of the tendered amount is payable by or before October 15, 2015; 8. Successful bidder must be approved by the Brightsand Regional Park Authority and enter into the Park Authority standard lease on or before September 30, 2015; 9. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted; For further information call 306-248-3780 or email brightsand@sasktel.net
REGISTRATIONS
Boys & Girls
ON-LINE
Denise Bernier Administrator Village of Maymont Box 160 Maymont, Sask. S0M1T0 306-389-2077
• Players MUST have clean, INDOOR shoes •
Synchronized swimmers learn flexibility, strength, endurance, team spirit and how to swim to music in a fun, supportive environment.
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The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.
Gr. 3 & 4: 9:30 am-10:45 am Gr. 5 & 6: 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Visit us at our website www.genbukai.ca
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Sealed bids marked “Bid for Village Shop & Office” will be received at the Maymont Village Office up to 5:00 pm CST, September 8, 2015. The work involves new construction of a shop/office in the Village of Maymont on Lots 10 & 11 Block 4. Contract documents are available at the Maymont Village Office for pick up by interested General Contractors, or by e-mail request at villageofmaymont@sasktel.net
REGISTRATION
Professional Instruction, Self Defence & Fitness
Do you like to swim h but want Water Doves something more? Synchronized Swim Club
1-888-470-7997
TENDERS
REGISTRATIONS
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TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL
SCOUTS Age Grade 11-14 6-9
PARENTS or ADULTS
VENTURES Age Grade 15-17 10-12
VOLUNTEER AND START YOUR OWN ADVENTURES!
NORTH BATTLEFORD CITY KINSMEN BAND Come Play With Us!
We have a band for you...
REGISTRATION NIGHT
Wednesday, September 9th - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Beginner and experienced players of all ages are welcome
Instruments will be available for purchase or rent from Long & McQuade REHEARSALS ARE PLANNED FOR
Senior (Concert) Band - Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Drum Line (NEW) - Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Beginner Band - Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Intermediate Band - Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
KINSMEN BAND HALL 1801 - 104th Street, North Battleford 306-445-5013
TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADS CALL 1-888-470-7997
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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES
FORM 2 (Section 4)
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST
Village of Edam PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 3rd day of November, 2015 an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act, is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
PART OF LOT BLK. LOT PART OF SEC TWP. SECTION
PLAN RANGE
Title No. MERIDIAN
COSTS TOTAL TOTAL ADVER- ARREARS ARREARS TISING & COSTS
14 01 H2302
111312155
494.66
9.88
504.54
15 01 H2302
118151850
494.65
9.88
504.53
16 01 H2302
118151861 2,416.30
9.88
2,426.18
12 03 H2302
142285675 996.97
9.88
1,006.85
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05 BZ5272
144798823 1,194.66
9.88
1,204.54
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05 65B07379
130314473 1,269.67
9.88
1,279.55
5
08 76B13147
144247901 1,560.43
9.88
1,570.31
2
11 CA1434
124895379 1,199.92
9.88
1,209.80
H AE3419
142421701 1,378.08
9.88
1,387.96
Dated this 3rd day of September, 2015.
Trudy McMurphy Treasurer
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Village of Rabbit Lake intends to restructure to become included within the Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467. The Village of Rabbit Lake is located in the Province of Saskatchewan, within the whole of the north half of section 13, township 48, range 13, west of the 3rd meridian excepting therefrom all that portion of the said north half of section 13 bounded on the north east by the south westerly limit of the right of way and station grounds of the Canadian National Railways, as indicated in the map below:
RM of Round Hill No. 467 West of the 3rd Meridian
Property known as “old municipal shop” described as PT SW 23-43-10-W3 (approximately 2 acres) All bids must be submitted by October 31, 2015 to: R.M. of Redberry No.435 Box 160 Hafford, Sask. S0J 1A0
Dated at the Village of Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan, this 27 day of August 2015. Administrator Village of Rabbit Lake
PUBLIC WORKS
For further information please call 306-549-2333.
RESORT VILLAGE OF COCHIN
PROPERTY FOR SALE
The position reports to the administrator of the Resort Village of Cochin and will involve the operation of maintenance equipment and general public work duties involving at times strenuous physical labor.
Village of Maymont TAX TITLE PROPERTY FOR SALE Tenders will be received by the Village Office, PO Box 160, Maymont, Sask S0M1T0, up to 5:00 pm C.S.T. on Tuesday October 13, 2015 for the following property: Legal Description: Lots 19 and 20, Block 12, Plan B4055 Civic Address: 119-3rd Avenue South/121-3rd Avenue South Parcel Size: 100 Feet X 125 Feet This property is to be sold on as “as is” basis. There are no warranties offered or implied on the condition of the property. The Village of Maymont reserves the right to reject any or all offers. No conditional bids will be accepted. This property is fully serviced. The successful bidder will be required to pay an additional & refundable $5000.00 over and above the sale price as commitment to build on the property. This will be refunded upon hook up of town utilities to the permanent structure. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope upon which it clearly indicates the legal description and address of the property. The tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque, trust cheque or bank draft in the amount of 10% of the bid. Deposits will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The date of possession and adjustment of taxes, shall be set as of the date of transfer. Failure by the successful bidder to conclude the transaction will result in forfeiture of the deposit as liquidated damages. For more information, contact the municipal office at 306-389-2077.
Legal Description: Lots 8 and 9, Block 9, Plan B4055 Civic Address: 117 Main Street Parcel Size: 60 FEET X 130 FEET
The complete proposal may be viewed at the Village Office, 415 1st Ave. Rabbit Lake Sk., during regular office days, Monday and Tuesday, between 9am – 4:30pm.
$12.00 per hour
Must be available for various shifts. Apply within: 1702 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK Ph: 306-445-4408 Fax: 306-445-1299 Email: BattlefordKFC@hotmail.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Tenders will be received by the Village Office, PO Box 160, Maymont, Sask S0M1T0, up to 5:00 pm C.S.T. on Tuesday October 13, 2015 for the following property:
A written notice of objection must be received by the administrator by October 1st, 2015.
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Food Counter Attendants/ Kitchen Help Full & Part-Time
Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 10% deposit required
Village of Maymont TAX TITLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
Council of the Village of Rabbit Lake is providing an additional opportunity for input at the next Regular Council Meeting. Any person who wishes to object to the proposed restructuring may submit a written objection, stating clearly their reason for their opposition, with the administrator of the Village of Rabbit Lake at the Village office or at the following address: Box 9, Rabbit Lake, Sk. S0M 2L0.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The R.M. of Redberry No. 435 offers for sale by tender:
Denise Bernier - Administrator Village of Maymont
The reasons for the proposal are: • Declining population • Declining tax base A public meeting was held on June 25, 2015 to discuss the proposal.
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This property is to be sold on as “as is” basis. There are no warranties offered or implied on the condition of the property. The Village of Maymont reserves the right to reject any or all offers. No conditional bids will be accepted. This property is fully serviced. The successful bidder will be required to pay an additional & refundable $5000.00 over and above the sale price as commitment to build on the property. This will be refunded upon hook up of Town utilities to the permanent structure. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope upon which it clearly indicates the legal description and address of the property. The tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque, trust cheque or bank draft in the amount of 10% of the bid. Deposits will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The date of possession and adjustment of taxes, shall be set as of the date of transfer. Failure by the successful bidder to conclude the transaction will result in forfeiture of the deposit as liquidated damages. For more information, contact the municipal office at 306-389-2077. Denise Bernier - Administrator Village of Maymont
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
River Valley Eye Care
Full-time Receptionist Required Great opportunity to be part of an energized team! Hours and position (to be discussed) Must have computer experience Apply in person with Resumé River Valley Eye Care 1471 - 100th Street, North Battleford
Applicants shall have and demonstrate good work ethics, ability to work unsupervised and provide effective communication with the general public and fellow employees. The optimum candidate will have experience and ability in the operation and service of village equipment and machinery. Possession of a Class 1 Water Treatment and Distribution certificate would be an asset, or be willing to take Small Systems Water course. Applicants must provide a current driver’s license abstract upon hiring. Must possess or be willing to obtain Air Brake Endorsement. This is a full-time position and wages will be determined by qualifications and experience. SKILLS REQUIRED: • Job task planning and organizing • Critical thinking • Problem solving • Working with others • Operate various vehicles and equipment • Report any malfunctions • Supervisory skills
POSITION HAS AN IMMEDIATE START DATE
Written applications including a cover letter and detailed resumé with work related references may be submitted to the Resort Village of Cochin or by contacting the Village Office. Resort Village of Cochin Box 160, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 Phone: (306) 386-2333
TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997 Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant and is seeking a
Permanent Full-Time Executive Assistant Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant provides confidential and complex administrative and analytical support and assistance in ensuring compliance with administrative and regulatory reporting requirements to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Principle Accountabilities: • Establish and coordinate administrative policies and procedures for Executive Director and Board of Directors; including analysis of incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports, preparation and submission of summary briefs and reports to Directors and Board of Directors • Coordinate public relations activities, sponsorship requests and research and analysis functions • Prepare, edit and proof correspondence, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material • Coordinate and provide overall direction for the Annual Meeting and Accreditation ensuring all administrative and legal requirements are met • Confidentiality is essential Education and Competencies: • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills • Highly organized and an analytical thinker • Knowledge of the organization, health care and First Nations language, culture and traditions • Minimum one year post secondary certificate in related discipline; 3 to 4 years job related experience or an equivalent combination education and experience BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements and a competitive salary within a 6 step grid. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by email, fax or mail by 4:00 pm Monday, September 14, 2015. Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan, S9A 3W2 Fax 306-937-6767 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca For more information please contact Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director at 306.937.6700. BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FULL-TIME COOK
Living Sky School Division No. 202
required at
Growth Without Limits, Learning For All
Responsible for the preparation of food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistant manner to be used by meal completion. Performing of food preparation duties such as chopping ingredients, slicing meat, prepare pre-baked goods. Cook full course meals. Clean kitchen work areas. Salary $16.00/hr. Apply with resumé at rickyhk011@icloud.com
Jaeger Transport is now taking applications for a
Class 1A Driver to haul grain & fertilizer throughout Alberta & Saskatchewan. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE.
Apply in person with resumé and driver’s abstract to:
400 - 20th St., Battleford, SK
Now accepting applications for the following position: Caretaker • Battleford Central Elementary School Closing at noon, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca
HITCHING POST MOTEL Now Hiring
Housekeeping Staff Must be reliable, able to work independently and with others, hours vary with season. Starting Wage $11.25 Please drop off resumé at office 1004 Hwy. 16 Bypass, North Battleford.
Position Available
- 3 to 5 years of experience working in the maintenance field and have the ability to perform general maintenance in the areas of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, boiler systems and appliances - Fireman’s Certificate for boiler systems would be considered an asset - Basic plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, drywall and carpentry skills required - Experience in trades and/or renovations would be an asset - Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle - High school diploma or equivalent required - Must have a clear criminal background check
Please submit resumés
via fax 306-445-6711 or in person at 732B-110th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 2G6
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Battleford Drug Mart is currently accepting resumés for a Pharmacy Technician to work full-time or part-time. Monday to Friday. No evenings, weekends or holidays. Applicants must be motivated, possess superior communication skills and work well both independently and as part of a team. Only those who quality for an interview will be contacted.
For more information or to apply please contact: Allan Konkin c/o Battleford Drug Mart Box 628, 102-22nd Street W., Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Phone: 306-937-3303 Fax: 306-937-3349 Email: akonkin@rubiconpharmacies.com For a detailed job description, please visit
www.rubiconpharmacies.com
is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant and is seeking a
Family Health Worker
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is seeking applications for a Family Health Worker for Red Pheasant First Nation on a full-time permanent basis (35 hours/week). Job Summary Under the direction of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Home Visiting Field Supervisor and in partnership with the Healthy Family Program team, the HOME VISITOR will: • provide supportive home visiting services to expectant mothers and families within their community • assist families in accessing services needed • provide information regarding healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy • provide dental services as per program requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Demonstrated maturity • Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent • Knowledge and awareness of cultural values and practices within the community • Awareness of and demonstrated ability to relate to families facing multiple challenges relating to parenting • Positive attitude • Good written and oral communication skills • Ability to work in a team environment • Valid driver’s license required • Access to an insured vehicle during working hours is required Hours of Work • 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Please submit a cover letter and resumé, stating qualifications, experience and three references by 4:00 p.m. Sept.8, 2015 to:
Full-Time Maintenance Associate
Qualifications:
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant and is seeking a
Permanent Full-Time Home Care Nurse AN EXCITING PERMANENT FULL TIME NURSING OPPORTUNITY IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Qualifications: • Registered Nurse in good standing (or eligible to become registered) with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association • BScN or diploma in community health • 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. Rotational On Call Weekends Company Vehicle Provided. BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements and a competitive salary within a 6 step grid. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. For more information contact Laurie Ironstand, Home Care Director at (306) 937-6700.
Submit resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references via email, fax or mail by 4:00 pm Friday September 11, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca
BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
North West College
Controller Battlefords Campus Posting #02-C00S-1516
This management position has responsibility for strategy, planning, direction, service delivery and budget maintenance of the financial operations of North West College. For a complete position profile, and application visit www.northwestcollege.ca. Applications will be received until noon Monday, September 21, 2015.
www.northwestcollege.ca
Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca For further information regarding the position contact: Camille Favel (306) 937-6700. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant BRT6HC is seeking a
Permanent Full-Time Adult Wellness Counsellor
Reporting directly to the Wellness Director the wellness counsellor will promote the mental, emotional and social health and well-being of clients and their families. The licensed Social Worker plans and delivers outcome-effective clinical case coordination and counselling, intervention prevention, advocacy, community action, program leadership and connecting clients to cultural services and resources. Registered Social Worker/Professional Counsellor Role and Requirements: • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related disciplines; must be registered or eligible to register with professional licensing body such as SASW or FNWACCB. • Proficiency in Microsoft office including and database management • Knowledge in both mental health and addictions services. • Assist clients to address emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties, utilizing a range of counselling methods and models. • Project development, implement new harm reduction strategies and group facilitation • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values, beliefs, language and healing approaches. • Ability to adhere to confidentiality guidelines. • Must have a valid driver’s license. • Must provide a criminal record with vulnerable sectors and abuse registry checks. Submit resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 pm Friday, September 11, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca
For more information please contact Jose Pruden, Wellness Director at 306.937.6700
BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Finding a natural, skilled practioner to help I am frequently asked by clients either before or during counselling, “How does counselling work?” I respond with the 40-3015 rule created by Scott Miller. But before we get to that, it is important to understand what a counBy Josh Lockhart, MC, CCC, PHEc sellor’s background is to better understand how the lockinghearts@gmail.com rule is applied. A counsellor is part undermine its importance, is a combination of hope of the helping profession. and expectations that the you gain that 15 per cent A helper is anyone who helper sets. when the helper is skilled. looks after the mental A skilled helper, in Therapy success has and emotional well-being two large portions: the cli- theory, should be able to of their client. There are employ the relationship ent (40 per cent) – meanmany kinds of helpers with (30 per cent), skill (15 per ing their motivation and varying degrees and crecent) and hope (15 per life influences; and the dentials. There are councent); which is 60 per cent relationship (30 per cent) sellors, social workers, of the process, the rest (40 between helper and client. psychotherapists, theraThe remaining 15 per cent per cent) is up to the client. pists, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, coaches and so on. Typically individuals who pursue these paths have been told that they are “good listeners” Week of August 31, 2015 because of their natural helping abilities. They then acquire education to build upon and hone their Weekly Circulation natural abilities. Training programs are less than a year, two years, four-year degrees, two-year master’s degree or higher. www.bowmargm.ca It is commonly recommended that private Auto Spa helpers seek both a profesPlatinum Package $299.95 EXTRAS sional body and regulatory Shampoo Only $74.95 Tire & Rim body where available. A Cleaner/Dressing $24.95 Gold Package $249.95 professional organization Leather Conditioner $24.95 has the best interest of the Bug & Tar Removal $49.95 Fleet Package $149.95 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan is hiring helper in mind, whereas Paint Protection $399.95 for the full-time position of a regulatory organization Silver Package $99.95 has the best interest of Interior Protection Package $399.95 the client or consumer in Bronze Package $49.95include cleaning and detailing of Primary duties mind. Both lend credencustomer and inventory vehicles, *GSTtaking Applicable tophotos above prices By Appointment Only tials to distinguish adof vehicles, and organizing sales lot vehicles. equate training in helpers. Applicants require a valid driver’s license with a A helper, typically clean driver’s abstract. Individual must be self with less than two years motivated, work in a team environment, and able to training, is referred to as work unsupervised. Wages will commensurate with a natural helper, as they experience, training and skill set. Join our team are relying on their natural abilities to have empathy today! Bow Mar Auto Spa provides an excellent and support. A skilled work environment in a modern facility. We offer a helper is a master’s-level full benefit package and company pension plan. or higher trained therapist Call or apply in person to Ian Turcotte with the natural helping Service Manager 306-873-2633. abilities and typically is a member of a professional or regulatory body. However, an often-missed category is a trained helper that doesn’t have the natuBow Mar Sales in Tisdale, Saskatchewan is ral abilities to connect and now hiring for the full-time position of form a relationship. And this is where the Automotive Service Technician 40-30-15 rule comes in. There is such a focus Journeyman preferred, but all levels of applicants on the technique and skill will be accepted. Knowledge of General Motors level of a helper, when products would be considered an asset, but not only 15 per cent of the efrequired. Paying top wages for trained technicians. fectiveness is dependent on Wages will commensurate with experience, training their skill. Which is not to and skill set. We offer a full benefit package as well as a company pension. Bow Mar offers 3 GM product lines, a modern store, an updated and expanded service shop and a great community to RADISSON live in. Call or apply in person to Ian Turcotte our ANTIQUES & Service Manager, 306-873-2633.
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Good things happen at Crocus Co-op By Don McNair When you hire the work crew from Crocus Co-operative, good things happen. For one thing, you get a job done well. Your yard gets cleaned up, your stuff gets moved, or your snow gets ploughed, promptly, efficiently and affordably. Crocus sends out three to four crews Monday to Friday, fully equipped for the job at hand, and serves as many as 25 clients a week. Phone Crocus, and they’re generally on your job within three days. For another thing, you’re helping people — mostly men living with mental health issues — get anchored. That’s not just a ton of leaves or snow you’ve got there. It is an opportunity for guys to experience routine, accomplishment, fellowship and obligation to others. They get to live “normally” for a bit, and that can be extremely therapeutic. It’s not suitable for every Crocus member. The co-op has perhaps 2,000. Of them, about 400 to 500 drop by the plant in Riversdale, Saskatoon at least once a month for a coffee, a meal or a chat. For most it is a place to go to, hang out, and find some respect, whatever their current state of health. Maybe 60 are ready for
what Crocus’s Transitional Employment Program has to offer: 19-20 hours of work a month at slightly more than minimum wage, and a paycheque. So they can make as much as $200 to spend at their own discretion, without jeopardizing their monthly disability payments. What program participants also know, however, is that the majority of the revenue from contracts is retained by the co-op. With their labour, they are giving back to the place that they, and previous members, have been creating since 1983. Work crew contracts now bring in a substantial segment of Crocus’s annual revenue – second only to its allocation from the Saskatoon Health Region, more even than a very generous grant from United Way. Contracts tend to be small, non-commercial and for private citizens. Still, they add up. In 2010, contract revenue enabled Crocus to move out of a rental and buy and renovate 7,000 square feet at the corner of Avenue B South and 21st Street West. That wasn’t a decision that others made “for” the members. Fiftyone per cent of the seats on Crocus’s board are reserved for consumers of mental health services. They made the decision for themselves.
Let’s look at the Transitional Employment Program from the standpoint of one guy, who we’ll call Dave. It was Dave’s parole officer who referred him to the program. Dave had no money, so his support circle gave him the $1 to pay the co-op membership fee. He was eager to get back to work. But he also needed an environment that would welcome him to work when he felt up to it, and let him pass on it when he didn’t. That’s what he found at Crocus. In the last three years Dave’s grown into a very dependable worker. He still stresses about money, but not as much as before. Now he can participate in things that he couldn’t afford otherwise, like eating a meal in a restaurant or using a car. He’s also learned how to relate to other workers and to the customers. “I do what I need to do,” he says, “If other people are difficult or having a hard time I can pick up the slack. I’m making a good name for myself. Being involved in the work program might open a new door for me.” When you come right down to it though, the money and the skills are secondary. What really matters to Dave are the friendships and the co-op itself. “I want Crocus to have a good name. I
detachments have received calls from concerned citizens regarding a specific telephone scam. In one instance, an individual calls the victim’s residence, claiming to be a constable or officer with the
RCMP and advises the victim that they have a warrant for their arrest for tax-related reasons. The caller claims to be calling on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency and attempts to collect payment for unpaid taxes over
A Crocus Co-operative work crew gets equipment ready to go. Photo courtesy of Crocus Co-operative, Saskatoon
am working for Crocus, not just myself.” Some members, once they have done their 20 hours, even do some more for free, knowing the good it does the co-op. Which leads to an interesting question, in this age of small government and budget surpluses. Should Crocus diversify and expand its money-making, and reduce its dependence on the public purse even further?
What a tempting thought. An organization that wasn’t a co-op just might rise to the bait. But Crocus members recognize that financial independence is not the goal of the co-op’s business side. Its ultimate purpose – like everything else – is to improve the members’ health and well-being. Making some money serves that purpose. Getting focused on money
will not. Now if that’s not a sign of people exercising control over their lives, I don’t know what is. Crocus Co-op has earned the respect of Corrections Canada and Saskatchewan Health. Yet it remains one of Saskatoon’s best-kept secrets. Now you’re in on it, and maybe your yard full of leaves doesn’t look so bad after all.
‘If you don’t pay your unpaid taxes you will be arrested’ Staff The RCMP are issuing a warning about a telephone scam threatening arrest for not paying taxes. According to RCMP, numerous Saskatchewan
the telephone (whether or not the victim has tax payments up to date). In another instance, an individual calls the victim’s residence, claiming to be an employee with “Revenue Canada” or the Canada Rev-
enue Agency and threatens to send the RCMP to arrest the victim if they did not pay unpaid taxes (whether or not the victim has tax payments up to date). Anyone who receives a similar call from someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency or someone calling on their behalf is encouraged to not provide any personal information and to end the call. Remember: If it sounds suspicious, it likely is.
If it’s too good to be true, it likely is. RCMP remind the public to never provide personal information, including credit card or payment information, over the phone to someone you don’t know. For information on how to protect yourself against fraud, including how to recognize a scam and examples of fraudulent communications, visit the Canada Revenue Agency website: http:// www.cra-arc.gc.ca/scrty/ frdprvntn/menu-eng.html
Octopus Carrot Alfred Blanchard prepares to take a chomp out of strange carrot grown in his grandmother’s garden. Do you have a wonky, huge or bizarre garden vegetable to share? Send a photo to newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net, or bring it to Battlefords Publishing and we’ll snap a photo. Remember, there must be a person in the photo. Photo by Becky Doig
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Unity teen volunteers in Nicaragua By Sherri Solomko
to communicate in the market as everything is on the barter system so we all knew numbers in Spanish however the vendors would ignore us because they thought we just didn’t understand.” Rayel says the experience has given her a new appreciation for what she has. “We stayed in a completely different community than where we were building. The community we built
“We take education for granted and in a country like Correspondent Nicaragua it is a privilege. UNITY - SeventeenPublic school is free, but it year-old Rayel Green took usually isn’t the best educaa unique summer break tion and most kids have to this year. She was one of a walk a long distance to get group of teenagers who volto school, therefore many unteered through the Me to kids do not go. We take it for We program to help build a granted in a sense that we school in Nicaragua. Rayel complain about homework learned of Me to We through and having to go into my her participation in We Day Grade 12 school year will celebrations in Saskabe an eye-opener for me now toon. that I have Rayel did not seen this side We take education for do any fundraising of education for her trip as she in a poorer granted and in a country like knew working two country.” Nicaragua it is a privilege. part-time jobs and R a y e l’s - Rayel Green monitoring her parents, Trevspending would be or and Kerri, more than enough were glad to to pay for her trip. have Rayel Rayel was in a home safe group of 25 from and sound, all across Canada and one in was Los Campos and was but throughout the experifrom the United States. mainly a farming commu- ence, other than missing “I was the only Sask- nity. The school already had her, felt comfortable with atchewan participant on this a preschool, kindergarten, the organization and Rayel’s excursion,” Rayel says. “The Grade 1 and 2 classroom. choice to experience this only other person I know of The average class had about program. that has taken part in this 25 kids in it. The community Since We Day celebraprogram is Kaylee Thomas was fairly urban and the next tions starting coming to from Landis who went to closest school the kids could Saskatoon, there have been Kenya two years ago.” attend was a three-kilometre dozens of kids from across A facilitator, Natalia, met walk along the highway.” the province who go on to the group in Toronto and anRayel says it was a safe be part of the movement other, Jon, was waiting for environment. by holding events in their them in Managua. “These people are very hometowns, fundraising for “Surprisingly the lan- grateful and made us feel Free the Children or taking guage barrier wasn’t a big very welcome. This program part in charitable work, even deal, especially when it is a safe and responsible or- overseas, such as this trip came to talking to kids,” ganization. Rayel was a part of. Rayel reports. The mission has also You can find out more de“Smiles and laughs is helped her develop a new ap- tails about We Day and Me a communication all in its preciation for Canada’s edu- at www.weday.com or www. own. It was difficult trying cation system. metowe.com.
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Darian Durant pitches in to aid Surine family By Sherry Solomko Correspondent
It’s been nine months since we rang in the New Year and here we are kicking off fall with September already. The town is busy with kids going back to school, harvesters working in their fields and all of the regular fall activity either having begun or ready to begin. I would be amiss not to use this opportunity to wish my significant other a happy 29th anniversary (Sept. 6). If you are like me, in spite of current Rider woes, you remain supportive and are in awe of what these pro athletes do in our province both during the season and beyond the season. Yet another example of this has benefited a cause in our community. Darian Durant, who is not even playing this season due to injury, discovered the sad tale of Dan and Melissa Surine and their twin girls. He decided to jump into action, putting his star power along with items from his team and teammates towards a fundraiser to benefit the Surines. You don’t see this in all sports. Choosing a stranger to help out in time of need is noteworthy enough. Asking the province who has supported you in your pro football career to come along on that helpful journey is another admirable deed. Kudos once again to the Riders for instilling not only Rider Pride but Saskatchewan pride and the automatic choice to give back to everyone in the province that supports you and your career. God bless Darian Durant for once again taking a leadership role and putting his heart, soul, star power and wallet into a worthwhile cause. Let’s keep that prayer circle going for the Surines during their time of need. You
can also choose to donate to their ongoing cause through the gofundme campaign set up for them. Congratulations to Paige Schultz, Hannah Feser, Aryanne L’Heureux, Devyn McLean and Abby Rutley who were part of the Zone 7 team competing at Fall Ball provincial championship and earned the gold. Plenty of groups and organizations have reconvened after the summer hiatus. Revolution Dance will be doing their annual chocolate blitz Sept. 9. Unity Composite High School, Unity Public School and St. Peter’s elementary school all had students back in their hallways Sept. 1. Kids were excited to reunite with friends they hadn’t seen over the summer as well as meet some of the new staff at each school. The annual “fun day of golf” Sept. 12 is set to benefit the UFC’s ground floor hall fundraising initiative. Golfers can register now by calling the golf course at 306-228-3688. There is over $150,000 in prizes being offered. The annual Candace Heitt memorial run is Sept. 20 at the golf course. This annual memorial run benefits the Candace Heitt bursary given at the high school as well as contributing to the paving paths in Unity. You can register for the half marathon, three-person relay, 10K or 5K run. You could also call the golf course for more details on this event. The first year of the brand new Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre was deemed a rousing success. The number of swimmers was up compared to other years and users were all happy with new features and new venue. Unity minor football is in full swing. Folks can head to east fields of the high school
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any member of the Ag Society or contact the town office at 306-228-2621. Fall fair booklets will be out soon for those wanting to enter home grown and home made goods. The host committee for the upcoming Montreal Canadien hockey alumni game, to be hosted in Unity Nov. 27, has met to fine tune their plans. Plans are progressing quickly and there are many exciting features to report. The 50/50 will be guaranteed and tickets should be available starting mid September. People can bid for the chance to play with the Canadiens, coach alongside Guy Lafleur, officiate the game and many more oppor-
tunities are open. Two lucky bidders will have a chance for a “thrill of a lifetime” that includes personal Canadiens experience throughout the event. VIP tickets will be sold for joining the team for a social post game. Coffee row folks – well as can be expected, Rider season is very much still on the topic table, including the good, the bad and the ugly. Harvest happenings are a continual discussion topic as folks theorize on just how hurtful this spring’s prolonged dry weather has been and if these late rains will make yet another dent in progress and yields. The odd prediction of wildlife activity is also up for dis-
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The Borden Friendship Club held their August potluck supper and birthdays Aug. 26, with more than 60 out to enjoy the meal and entertainment. Blowing out the candles on the cakes brought by Shirley Ikert of Langham, Laura Loeppky and Rose Mandziak were Abe Miller of Langham, Audrey Baker, Cheryl Larner, Don Dyck and Reuben Derksen. The entertainers for the evening were the Langham RV Park musicians, who play guitar and winter in Yuma. Ariz. and Oosoyos, B.C. Shirley Rosenfeldt and John Peters sang four gospel tunes and Ken Stevenson sang three songs. Abe Mill-
orden Radisson er sang Fraulein, Family Bible and Side by Side. Ken Hilsentager sang two songs. Randy Fehr sang I’m a Pilgrim and Five Foot Two, which he also did in metric. Randy Doering sang Goodnight Irene and, with John joining in the chorus, sang Life’s Railway to Heaven and Waltz Across Texas. More than 30 dropped in at Idylwyld Court in Borden Aug. 29 to sign a card and bid farewell to Scherle Smith, who was moving to Colonsay Aug. 31 after living in Borden for eight
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years. Hostesses Ann Brand and Helen Sutherland served coffee, tea, punch and goodies to everyone who dropped in. They also presented Scherle with a bag of cash from the group. Two of Borden’s 2015 grads travelled out of the province this past weekend to further their post-secondary schooling. Dallas Burnett is attending McGill University in Montreal, Que., studying atmospheric science relating to weather and climate. He will be living in residence there. Duncan Sutherland drove to Cranbrook, B.C., to attend College of the Rockies and play volleyball for two years on the Avalanche men’s team, while taking classes in kinesiology. The players on the boys’ and the girls’ team will all be staying in residence. Their away games will be in Vancouver, New Westminster, Abbotsford, Victoria and Nanaimo and the other teams will travel to Cranbrook in return. Dallas and Duncan are both attending on scholarships and we wish them all the best in their new ventures. At the United Church Saskatchewan conference the end of May, outgoing president Gayle Wensley of Borden was presented with a quilted wall hanging handcrafted by Barb McNaughton. The hanging, titled Roots and Wings, has branches and birds depicting the seven presbytery districts in the province. Three leaves on each branch represent the pastoral charges in each presbytery. It has been on display at Speers and Borden churches from June until now.
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Edam Bull riding event draws 20 entries By Brenda Pollard Correspondent
Receiving the eighth annual Edam Indoor Rodeo amateur bull rider buckle from Laura Martin is Evan Matchee of Cochin.
This little mutton buster came well prepared with goggles along with the helmet.
The eighth annual amateur bull riding was held Aug. 20, with the CCA indoor rodeo following Aug. 21 and 22. Lisa Blaquiere sang the national anthem while Laura Martin rode a gelding raised from the first Saskatchewan foal crop by herself and her late husband, Bruce. The community lost “Rancher” in December 2014. Laura and Bruce — Painted River Ranch — have been sponsors of the amateur bull riding for the past eight years. Henri Blaquiere and Lisa Blaquiere were the announcers for the evening. Of the 20 riders, only eight managed to stick to the bulls that they pulled. Making it into the short go were Cale Sims of Meota, Cody Hirshe of Whitkow, Evan Matchee of Cochin, Layne Jacobson of St. Walburg, Jesse Smith of North Battleford, Kenyon LaClare of Baljennie, Jamie Maynard of Lloydminster and Nick Petelas of Montreal, Que. Of these eight, four stuck it out and Evan Matchee was the winner of the Painted River Ranch buckle. During the half-time show, the young buckaroos took on the mutton. Sheep supplied by Rene and Karen Cadrain of Glaslyn challenged the up-and-coming
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bull riders of the area. This year there were 12 mutton busters. These little riders were Kaden Black from Whitkow, Maya Macnab from Lloydminster, Vayda McDonald from Edam, Logan Gervais from Turtleford, Jasmin LaClare from Lashburn, Bryar Carr from Vawn, Jaxon Ray from Meota, Kellen Headrick from Unity, Taysia Nasby from Spruce Lake, Riley Bresky from Turtleford, Kiptyn Troesch from Edam and Denver Butterfield from St. Walburg. All of these little ones were winners for even giving it a shot. Winner of the 50/50 draw for the evening was Bob Cole of Edam taking home $575. A bridal shower was held Aug. 3 for August bride-elect, Taimarra Hamel. The basement of the Catholic church was decorated in the bride’s colours of black and pink. The centrepiece was made by her aunt, Mary Anne Corbeil. Hostess Barb Blaquiere introduced the head table: the bride; maid of honour, Shyla Hamel, sister of the bride; bridesmaid, Renee Collins, friend of the bride; and Laurie Hamel, mother of the
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bride. Following a couple of games and advice to help the young couple with their marriage, the gifts were opened. Taimarra thanked the ladies for attending and for all the well wishes and invited them all to the wedding. Taimarra married Scott Theisen of the Meota and North Battleford area Aug. 15 in the same church her parents were married in, the Edam Catholic Church. They will be making their home on their acreage in the Edam/ Vawn area where Taimarra works for Hilltop Ventures and Scott works for RacKen. Congratulations to you both and may you have a long and happy marriage. A bridal shower for September bride-elect, Janine Bellanger, was held Aug. 29 at the Legion at 2 p.m. Following a few games, the bride was presented with gifts from the ladies of the community. Seated at the head table with Janine were: her matron of honour, Vicky Dyck, aunt of the bride; Joan Bellanger, mother of the bride; and Rose Matthews, grandmother of the bride. Janine is the daughter of Frank and Joan Bellanger of Edam and will be marrying Nathan Tebay, son of Jim and Sue Tebay of Big Fork, Mont. The happy couple will exchange vows Sept. 19 in Polson, Mont. Janine and Nathan will be making their
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Harvesters busy in the fields By Helena Pike Correspondent
Above, Janine Bellanger, September bride-elect, was honoured with a bridal shower at the Legion Aug. 29. Left to right in back are: Joan Bellanger, mother of the bride; Janine Bellanger, the bride to be; Vicky Dyck, aunt and matron of honour; and in front is Rose Matthews, grandmother of the bride. Right, August bride-elect Taimarra Hamel was honoured with a bridal shower Aug. 3 in the basement of the Catholic church.
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Harvest is underway. As one travels about the countryside, there are a few fields that have been harvested, in other fields swathing has been done and in others swathing or straight combining is underway. If the fine weather continues, more combines and swathers will be seen working and harvest will be completed early. Visiting with Lois Pike recently was Doreen Angus of Victoria, B.C., and her daughter Marg Logan of Prince Rupert, B.C. They had quite a trip sightseeing and visiting. Besides visiting in Saskatchewan, they began their trip driving to Portland, Ore. to visit friends and to enjoy the scenery. While here, they were guests at Lois’s cabin at Loon Lake for a few days. A wonderful time was had with some members of Lois’s family coming to visit each day. Following their visit with Lois and family, Doreen and Marg went on to Porcupine Plain to take part in the Logan family reunion. The Pike family was well represented at the
orest Bank Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony held at the Alex Dillabough Centre in North Battleford Aug. 15. Eighteen inductees were honoured. Among the teams inducted was Standard Hill. Kim Gerbig accepted the plaque on their behalf. The Pike family had the biggest showing at the induction ceremony. Although nothing was said in the article about the involvement of those inductees, members of the Pike family certainly did their share in making baseball a memorable part of sports in Waseca, Maidstone, Standard Hill and other areas. They played, coached, umped, kept score and took care of the young people in the junior teams. Many of them played for Standard Hill and, as time went on, played for Standard Hill Old Timers. A few still play with the Standard Hill team when the old timers have a tournament each year
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Edam Bull riding event draws 20 entries By Brenda Pollard Correspondent
Receiving the eighth annual Edam Indoor Rodeo amateur bull rider buckle from Laura Martin is Evan Matchee of Cochin.
This little mutton buster came well prepared with goggles along with the helmet.
The eighth annual amateur bull riding was held Aug. 20, with the CCA indoor rodeo following Aug. 21 and 22. Lisa Blaquiere sang the national anthem while Laura Martin rode a gelding raised from the first Saskatchewan foal crop by herself and her late husband, Bruce. The community lost “Rancher” in December 2014. Laura and Bruce — Painted River Ranch — have been sponsors of the amateur bull riding for the past eight years. Henri Blaquiere and Lisa Blaquiere were the announcers for the evening. Of the 20 riders, only eight managed to stick to the bulls that they pulled. Making it into the short go were Cale Sims of Meota, Cody Hirshe of Whitkow, Evan Matchee of Cochin, Layne Jacobson of St. Walburg, Jesse Smith of North Battleford, Kenyon LaClare of Baljennie, Jamie Maynard of Lloydminster and Nick Petelas of Montreal, Que. Of these eight, four stuck it out and Evan Matchee was the winner of the Painted River Ranch buckle. During the half-time show, the young buckaroos took on the mutton. Sheep supplied by Rene and Karen Cadrain of Glaslyn challenged the up-and-coming
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bull riders of the area. This year there were 12 mutton busters. These little riders were Kaden Black from Whitkow, Maya Macnab from Lloydminster, Vayda McDonald from Edam, Logan Gervais from Turtleford, Jasmin LaClare from Lashburn, Bryar Carr from Vawn, Jaxon Ray from Meota, Kellen Headrick from Unity, Taysia Nasby from Spruce Lake, Riley Bresky from Turtleford, Kiptyn Troesch from Edam and Denver Butterfield from St. Walburg. All of these little ones were winners for even giving it a shot. Winner of the 50/50 draw for the evening was Bob Cole of Edam taking home $575. A bridal shower was held Aug. 3 for August bride-elect, Taimarra Hamel. The basement of the Catholic church was decorated in the bride’s colours of black and pink. The centrepiece was made by her aunt, Mary Anne Corbeil. Hostess Barb Blaquiere introduced the head table: the bride; maid of honour, Shyla Hamel, sister of the bride; bridesmaid, Renee Collins, friend of the bride; and Laurie Hamel, mother of the
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bride. Following a couple of games and advice to help the young couple with their marriage, the gifts were opened. Taimarra thanked the ladies for attending and for all the well wishes and invited them all to the wedding. Taimarra married Scott Theisen of the Meota and North Battleford area Aug. 15 in the same church her parents were married in, the Edam Catholic Church. They will be making their home on their acreage in the Edam/ Vawn area where Taimarra works for Hilltop Ventures and Scott works for RacKen. Congratulations to you both and may you have a long and happy marriage. A bridal shower for September bride-elect, Janine Bellanger, was held Aug. 29 at the Legion at 2 p.m. Following a few games, the bride was presented with gifts from the ladies of the community. Seated at the head table with Janine were: her matron of honour, Vicky Dyck, aunt of the bride; Joan Bellanger, mother of the bride; and Rose Matthews, grandmother of the bride. Janine is the daughter of Frank and Joan Bellanger of Edam and will be marrying Nathan Tebay, son of Jim and Sue Tebay of Big Fork, Mont. The happy couple will exchange vows Sept. 19 in Polson, Mont. Janine and Nathan will be making their
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Harvesters busy in the fields By Helena Pike Correspondent
Above, Janine Bellanger, September bride-elect, was honoured with a bridal shower at the Legion Aug. 29. Left to right in back are: Joan Bellanger, mother of the bride; Janine Bellanger, the bride to be; Vicky Dyck, aunt and matron of honour; and in front is Rose Matthews, grandmother of the bride. Right, August bride-elect Taimarra Hamel was honoured with a bridal shower Aug. 3 in the basement of the Catholic church.
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orest Bank Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony held at the Alex Dillabough Centre in North Battleford Aug. 15. Eighteen inductees were honoured. Among the teams inducted was Standard Hill. Kim Gerbig accepted the plaque on their behalf. The Pike family had the biggest showing at the induction ceremony. Although nothing was said in the article about the involvement of those inductees, members of the Pike family certainly did their share in making baseball a memorable part of sports in Waseca, Maidstone, Standard Hill and other areas. They played, coached, umped, kept score and took care of the young people in the junior teams. Many of them played for Standard Hill and, as time went on, played for Standard Hill Old Timers. A few still play with the Standard Hill team when the old timers have a tournament each year
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By Sara Williams Itoh peonies, a hybrid combining the hardiness and habit of herbaceous peonies with the colour range, flower size and extended flowering period of the tree peonies, are a relative newcomer to the prairies. Initially not thought to be hardy, several climate-zone deniers in Saskatoon and elsewhere on the prairies have shown again that plants, not labels, are the best arbiters of what is truly hardy. The story of their development is one of persistence and tenaciousness on the part of their first breeder, Dr. Toichi Itoh (pronouced Ee-toe), a Japanese nurseryman and plant breeder. His goal: to create a pure yellow herbaceous peony. Dr. Itoh pollinated more than 1,200 peony plants before obtaining 36 seedlings in 1948 when he successfully crossed the yellow hybrid
arden Chat tree peony,Alice Harding, with a double-flowered, white herbaceous peony, Kakoden. Nine of these resembled tree peonies while 27 had characteristics of herbaceous peonies. Sadly, he died in 1956 before any of them came into flower. His son-inlaw, Shiagao-Oshida, continued his work and four plants were selected for introduction: Yellow Crown, Yellow Emperor, Yellow Dream and Yellow Heaven. Until then, there were no true deep yellow herbaceous peonies. In 1974, an American horticulturist, Louis Smirnov, who had done much to popularize tree peonies in North America and
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had served as a president of the American Peony Society, learned about this amazing breakthrough and made arrangements with Dr. Itoh’s widow to import these plants and register them with the American Peony Society. Over the last several decades, several American peony breeders have made significant introductions. When first introduced, some of these sold for as much as $1,000 per division. But with modern mass propagation techniques, prices have dropped to a less eye-popping level.
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While potted peonies may be planted at any time, bare root specimens should be planted in the fall as early as possible. Place them in full or filtered sunlight in fertile, well-drained soil, away from shrubs or trees that will compete for soil moisture and nutrients. Dig generous holes as mature peonies have large root systems, adding organic matter such as compost or wellaged manure as needed. Planting too deeply is the primary cause of failure of peonies to flower. On Itoh peonies the “eyes” or pink buds may appear on either the crown or the stems. Place the new division so that the first eye above the crown is at soil level. All eyes originating on the crown should be two to four inches under the soil surface. The roots should be positioned downward. Space peonies at least three to four feet apart. Mulching will reduce weeds and conserve soil moisture but do not place mulch directly on top of the crown. Once established (one to two years), peonies are reasonably drought tolerant. When cutting back stems in the fall, leave at least four inches of foliage. It is recommended that Itoh peonies be cut back to the uppermost bud (which will most likely be on the stem) in fall. Annual new growth originates from the buds below ground. More Proven Prairie-
Hardy Cultivars Garden Treasure (Hollingworth, 1984) – semidouble bright yellow petals with small scarlet flares; flowers over a long period with up to 3 blooms per stem; very vigorous; Gold Medal winner; mid to late season; 30 inch tall. Kopper Kettle (Anderson, 1999) – semi-double to double, copper-orange (with occasional yellow streaks and dark centres; two to three feet tall by three to four feet wide. Smith Family Yellow (Smith, 2002) – semi-double to double (30-50 petals)
flowers are a clear deep yellow with small red flares; up to eight inch diameter with very good substance; floriferous with two to three buds per stem; mild fragrance; 28 inches tall with excellent stem strength; mid-season, vigorous. Sara Williams is the author of the newly expanded and revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape; Gardening, Naturally: A chemical-free handbook for the Prairies; and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A Photographic History. Sara will be leading a garden tour to Great Britain in
May, 2016 and co-leading, with Melanie Elliot, a tour of Fauna and Flora of Iceland in July, 2016. Call Ruth (1-888-778-2378) for more information. Announcements: GardenLine is open for the season to solve your garden problems: 306-966-5865; gardenline@usask.ca — This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming information sessions, workshops and tours.
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Remember the saying, “Children should be seen and not heard?” This is a term of the past – it originates from the year 1450! In today’s world children have the right to be seen and heard. The Right to be Heard is one of the eight Rights of the Child as indicated in the Battlefords Children’s Charter. The meaning of this right, to be heard, is not singular – on the one hand it is the expectation that, in communication with adults, a child has the right to self expression, to be listened to and free to express thoughts and feelings: Every child, whatever their age or ability, is capable of self-expression. Children’s imaginations, ideas, opinions, feelings,
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Battlefords Children’s Charter needs and worries can be expressed in so many different ways, through words for those able to talk or sign, as well as physical movements and body language, non-verbal sounds, or creative expression like play, dance, music and art. – Bob Reitemeier, Chief Executive of The Children’s Society, UK On the other hand, The Right to be Heard also acknowledges that in cases of ill treatment or in all matters that pertain to them as children they have a right to speak and have adults who will hear them and act when necessary:
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989, included a provision that introduced a right of all children capable of forming a view to be heard and to be taken seriously. It is intended to acknowledge a child’s right to participate in an ongoing process of expression and active involvement in decisionmaking at different levels in matters that concern them. It requires information-sharing and dialogue between children and adults based on mutual respect, and requires that full consideration of their views be given, taking into account the child’s age and maturity. – Every Child’s Right to be Heard: A Resource Guide on the UN Committee, Gerison Lansdown 2011 Encourage conversations and listen to children’s thoughts and opinions. When children are in circumstances that require action, please be that person who hears them and act in their best interest according to their rights.
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Church celebrates piano’s 100th birthday
Pastor Kevin Koop performs a vocal duet accompanied by Darlene Harder on piano Aug. 23 honouring the church piano’s 100th birthday. Photos submitted
By Vivian Barwell
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Milestone birthday and anniversary celebrations continue to attract publicity. Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel held a unique celebration Aug. 23 with a celebration honouring the church piano’s 100th birthday. Music is an integral aspect of church services whether its regular Sunday worship, weddings,
funerals or gatherings, so to honour the focal musical instrument, a Heintzman upright grand, as a church family member was a most appropriate event. More than 100 members of the church congregation and general public gathered in the Fellowship Hall to witness the celebration with a variety of piano solos and duets as well as vocal performances. Eleanor Epp, previ-
Returning pianist Eleanor Epp partook in the Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel celebration honoring the church piano’s 100th birthday with both solo and duet musical selections on the historic Heintzman upright grand piano.
Win Loewen and Andy Ciona entertain the guests of Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel with vocal selections of Precious Memories and Bless This House.
ous pastor’s wife and pianist, returned for the event and partook in the celebration by performing a duet with her daughter, Heather Sparrow, and a couple solo musical items. Current and greatly appreciated church pianist Darlene Harder performed a couple of piano solos as well as a few duet selections with her daughter Lorelle Willems. Pastor Kevin Koop entertained the guests with
pie and coffee. The following information was gleaned from the Internet to provide a brief overview of the history of the Heintzman which has been referred to as the Steinway of Canadian pianos because this brand was widely considered to out stand and out perform any other Canadian brand. Theodore August Heintzman immigrated to
his harmonica and vocal selection. Vocal solos were performed by Anna and Tanys Sherstobetoff. The blended harmonious voices of Andy Ciona and Win Loewen mesmerized the audience in a number of vocal duet selections. Everyone was invited to partake in the fellowship following the event, which included fresh homemade
New York from Berlin in 1850 where he worked in the piano industry in both New York and Buffalo before relocating to Toronto in 1860. The Heintzman Company was founded in Toronto in 1866. From its early onset, the company built a reputation for quality product and by the turn of the century became the leader of the Canadian industry for quality grand and upright pianos.
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Bunnock and more at Rabbit Lake Day Left, Rabbit Lake Day bunnock: A event winners — Kevin Bosch, Natalie Bosch, Owen Bosch, Ryan Bosch. Right, second in A event — Adam Kotun, Brittany Kotun, Brett Penner and Datie Biedfeld. Below left, Rabbit Lake Day bunnock: B event winners — David Kowerchuk, Zach Pauls, Luke Kowerchuk and Brandi Kowerchuk. Below right, second in B event — Levi Miller, Alicia Ulriksen, Lana Goller and Trevor Holverson. Photos by Alan Laughlin
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And they’re off! Combines and swathers, haybines and balers all take their positions and are out of the gate! Some of the sure signs of autumn are touches of frost at night, windrows of fresh cut hay followed by rows of fresh bales and then the swathers knocking down ripe grain to be harvested and put into the bin. I said this last year, but I think it bears repeating, look at your supper plate on any given night and count how many items originated on a farm of some kind. Hats off to the farmers and keep it safe out there. Yep we had frost. No much frost but enough to nip
abbit Lake News cucumbers and tomatoes. Last Saturday night the temperature was right around zero at our yard, but others recorded as low and -3 C. I hope that that was not enough to hurt the crops. Aug. 22 was a busy day in Rabbit Lake. The weather was not that great for a celebration day, but Rabbit Lake Day went on just the same. More than 100 people came to the Rabbit Lake Community Hall for a pancake, sausage and egg breakfast sponsored by the Rabbit Lake and District Museum
Committee and then 26 teams of bunnock players met at the Rabbit Lake Rec Centre to enter the tournament of champions. Meanwhile Don Voss of Spiritwood fired up his street train and gave train rides, Jim and Vi Anderson of Spiritwood helped interested individuals brand their initials or whatever into wooden plaques, the Rabbit Lake Library sold books in the hall, Jean Massett and Michelle Wohlberg sold crafts and vegetables, Tania Penner sold Scentsee products and the Rose Gill Lodge had several items for bidders to wrangle over in the silent auction. Donna German supervised the face painting Continued on Page 43
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Above, Peter Penner at 90 years old. Above right, Pete and Marg Penner with the farewell blanket given to them by the community.
Four generations of quilters — Lynn Morrison (20 years quilting), Marj Morrison age 88 (35 years of quilting), Geri Steinley, Linzeii Steinley age 14 (started quilting this year).
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Continued from Page 42 activities for children. The Rabbit Lake Rec Center sold burgers for lunch. Raffle tickets and 50-50 draws were all part of the day. Finally the Rose Gill Lodge sponsored a roast beef supper that around 160 people enjoyed. The Rabbit Lake and District Board of Trade organized the whole day. Big thanks go out to the members of the board of trade for their dedication to Rabbit Lake Day. A special thanks goes to Dennis and Rennie Wutzke for pitching in and helping out. Cameron McDonald went home $206.50 richer as a result of the 50-50 draw. Winners of the bunnock were as follows: A event winners Kevin Bosch, Natalie Bosch, Owen Bosch and Ryan Bosch winning $240. Sec-
ond place A side went to Adam Kotun, Brittany Kotun, Brett Penner and Katie Biedfeld winning $200. B event winners were Dave Kowerchuk, Zach Pauls, Luke Kowerchuk and Brandi Kowerchuk going home with $200. Second place on the B side were Levi Miller, Alicia Ulriksen, Lana Goller and Trevor Halverson winning $150. The C event winners were Teagan Polsfut, Bryan Polsfut, Brock Thompson and Tyrus Thompson winning $150. Second in the C event were Jeanette Liberty Dunns, David Crossley, Will Doucet and Elaine Croecker winning $100. After the supper Rose Gill Lodge made a draw with Norma Sherman winning a quilt, Clara Loy winning a $50 Visa card and Dennis Schmidt winning an afghan. Dorreen Baynes, a
resident of Rose Gill made the draws. All in all it was a great day. The next day, Sunday, found people again at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall celebrating the 90th birthday of Pete Penner. Pete’s sister Laura and daughter Nancy along with grandson Tola were here to help Marg and Pete celebrate this milestone. Congratulations, Pete and happy birthday from the whole community. This celebration was a double header in that Pete and Marg Penner are moving to Saskatoon and this event was also a farewell. Mrs. Penner taught school in Rabbit Lake for many years and was involved the community in many ways. Pete served on almost every board and committee being village councillor for many years. We will cer-
tainly miss them in Rabbit Lake but wish them well in Saskatoon. The Penners were given an embroidered blanket as a going away gift from the community. This weekend a group of crafty individuals met at the community hall for a three-day quilter’s retreat organized by the Rabbit Lake Quilters. Twenty-two quilters from Martensville, Mayfair, Spiritwood, Saskatoon, Meota, North Battleford, Big River and Rabbit Lake enjoyed good food, fellowship and fun. Mayfair Creative Corner will be holding a farmers’ market and flea market Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Mayfair Hall. Market is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with a noon lunch running from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This would be a good time to get out and meet the neighbours while it is still nice out.
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Over 400,000 truck drivers keep the Canadian economy rolling as they transport the goods we use every day. National Trucking Week, September 6-12, 2015, is the time to thank them for what they do. As sponsor of the event, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is keen to shine the limelight on the benefits of truck driving as a career.
The Conference Board of Canada predicts the industry will be short 25,000 drivers by the year 2020. That’s not very far away. Industry advocates promise that trucking is a more attractive job than many people might think. Schedule flexibility. Trucking is more than long-haul driving. It also encompasses local and regional pickup and delivery jobs. Drivers can be home
in their own beds every night or every weekend. Or if they like the freedom of long-haul driving, they can schedule long trips that let them come home for a long break once or twice a month. Salary. Annual income depends on how much time drivers choose to spend on the road. The average 2013 salary as reported by Service Canada was just over $38,000. But nearly 20 per cent of drivers earn over $50,000 per year. Some longhaul drivers earn over $80,000 per year. It’s good for mid-life career changes. For people who are bored stiff with their first careers, trucking is an ideal mid-life change. Most new drivers are over age 45 and switch to trucking because of the stimulation of travelling and employment stability.
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NATIONAL TRUCKING WEEK, SEPT. 6-12, 2015
Tip your hat to a truck driver Did you know that nearly 70 per cent of all the stuff you use — food, clothing, household goods and construction materials — is ready and available for you because of the domestic trucking industry? And who drove it to the store where you bought it? A truck driver, that’s who. If you’re grateful for that, you can wave your hat to every truck that passes you during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which takes place on September 6-12, 2015. Would you like to know some other ways you can thank a truck driver for his or her contribution to your way of life? Say “Happy Truck Drivers’ Week!” when you see a driver at a highway stop, loading dock or maybe even sitting at a traffic light. We appreciate truck drivers because they work hard and Write an open letter to your local newspaper in which you thank truck drivers for their contribution travel away from their families to deliver our goods. to our economy. Respect the speed limits posted on highways and city streets; truck drivers say one of the scariest hazards of their job is reckless speeding by other motorists. Don’t flip the bird when a truck driver does a maneuver that rubs you the wrong way. Truckers need lots of room to make turns and to brake. Be tolerant; it may be your next new purchase in the back of that truck.
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Twas the night before school started When all through the town, the parents were cheering; It was a riotous sound! By eight, kids were washed and tucked into bed ... When memories of homework Filled them with dread! New pencils, new folders, new notebooks, too! New teachers, new friends...their anxiety grew! The parents just giggled when they learned of this fright And shouted upstairs, “Go to bed — it’s a school night!”
Two thumbs up to a new school year. Photo by Carol Deagnon
What to do when there’s a boil water advisory By Carol Deagnon Correspondent
The Maymont boil water advisory was lifted Friday afternoon just after lunch. If someone wants to know what needs to be done when you receive a boil water advisory, this is what you can’t do with the water, especially for ingested use: brushing teeth or soaking false teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, for food, for a drink which will not be subsequently heated and ice cubes. You also can’t use the water for washing dishes unless the water has been boiled or the dishes are sanitized
aymont News in another fashion. Washed dishes and utensils can be soaked in a bleach water solution of approximately 10 millilitres of bleach per litre of water for at least two minutes to kill any bacteria which may be present. Thank you, Dawn Gray at the Maymont Hotel who had a German supper Tuesday. The food was absolutely amazing. Happy birthday, Dawn. So for all our sickies in
Maymont — Pat Beaudoin, trying a new electronic pain reliever product; Wendy Sherlock who has a broken wrist; Mary Carpentier who’s having problems eating, Mary Ann Doyle, June Rogers who has several health problems; and Mel Deagnon, the same — we wish you all, anyone I may have missed, speedy recoveries. The potluck supper at the seniors Thursday went well. Thanks to all those who attended and helped with the event. More news to follow next week about the event that happened at the library Friday.
Building spruced up with fresh new coat of paint By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent
MAIDSTONE — Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre July 29 with Cheryl MacAskill and Dorothy Schwartz doing the calling. Dorothy also supplied lunch. Keith Weston won the loonie pot. The painting of the outside of the centre building has been completed and looks fresh and clean. Bingo was played Aug. 5 with Cheryl MacAskill doing the calling and supplying lunch. Cards were played Aug. 10 with the high score going to Lil McMillan and low to Bev Stewart with lunch provided by Dorothy Schwartz. Bingo was played Aug. 12 with Bev Stewart and Dorothy Schwartz doing the calling. The loonie pot was divided between Rose Leitheiser and Dorothy
rop in Centre Schwartz, who also supplied lunch. The centre is a great place to spend the afternoon on a hot day, as it is always cool in the building regardless of the temperature outside. Cards and bingo were played at the centre Aug. 17 and 18, but I missed writing down who won. Sorry about that. Aug 16 an 80th birthday party was held at the centre for Keith Weston. His wife, children and spouses and grandchildren were present, with 113 signing the guest register. Tuesday our new resident Cheryl MacAskil hosted a birthday party for twin granddaughters who were five years old. Her daugh-
ter-in-law and five grandchildren spent the summer with their grandparents and have now returned to their home in Estevan in time for school. It was a busy summer at their house. A number of seniors attended the annual Blueberry Festival in St. Walburg Aug. 21 and 22. There was a huge crowd in attendance. The weather was not the best with cold wind and showers. There were many interesting booths to browse through. Cribbage was played Aug. 24. High score went to Dorothy Schwartz, who also supplied lunch. Low went to Dorothy Kissick. Check out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at
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Watching for damage reports from frost Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, has always been one to expect the worst. When I talked to him last week, it was Aug. 23 and the day before Calgary had received wet snow that melted as it fell. That was enough to fire up my old neighbour into thoughts of doom and gloom. He has had some crop damage from aphids and diamondback moths and was certain a killing frost would be next to further damage both his crop yield and quality. When I suggested that maybe the killing frost wouldn’t arrive before the end of September this year, he said, “Fat chance!”
Ed stated we aren’t dealing with global warming. He thinks the weather is Russian roulette now! “You never know what the weather will do because every place, whether far or near, has crazy weather. Nobody knows what to expect of the weather. It mostly will be what you don’t want or need, like a shot to the head.” Sometimes, it seems like doom and gloom are the way to think. I told Ed that not only did I have to get a new computer but also had to deal with the new Windows 10. When my old neighbour asked, “What was on my old computer?” I said it was Windows 7. He said that
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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca I should be glad to have something three times newer. I replied that it was like the weather, just three times harder now to handle. When he suggested that I might get to like it, I said, “Fat chance!” Having a positive attitude about life is easier
said than done. It is easy to believe our happiness relates to the events, and people who touch our lives. Not so, according to Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., who asserts that such a belief is a copout on our part. Jampolsky claims it isn’t what has happened to us or how
others treat us that makes us happy or unhappy, but how we choose to perceive and interpret these things. He suggests we can elect to change our thinking about the past and the future and not get stuck in anger or irritability, and depression in the present. The Bible confirms faith in Jesus can change our thinking from negativity to positivity. This positivity for Christians means their happiness relates to fixing their eyes on Jesus. They also are hard pressed by debt and loss of income. Christians get perplexed by their conduct and by that of other people towards them. They can experience being
abandoned by family and friends and struck down in sickness and facing approaching death. In spite of this, the light of Christ shines in their hearts. Christ proved that God unconditionally loved sinners. This side of heaven nothing is perfect. They do not lose heart for they know what they see and experience is temporary, but Jesus, who is unseen, is eternal. Daily life need not be worry about having more than enough income, health, and pleasure. Life is trust in God who knows best, what and how much we need. Since God is for us, we trust him in the best and worst of life.
Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
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PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide M.S.P.
SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.
DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Community Baptist Church
Battlefords Grace Community Church
Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.
191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575
Canadian National Baptist Convention
Everyone Welcome
WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Summer services will be held only on August 9, 16, 23, 30 Everyone Welcome
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Pastor: Bill Hall
Everyone Welcome
Hope Mennonite Fellowship
WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday
Notre Dame (RC) Parish
1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford
SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)
Church Phone 306-445-4181
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford
DIVINE LITURGY:
July 26 - 9:00 am Aug. 2, 9 & 30 - 12:00 pm Aug. 16 & 23 - 9:30 am
Contact until July 29: Fr. Vladimir Simunovic - 306-445-2731
TerriTorial Drive alliance church
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Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S
52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK
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SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.
Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca
Weekly programs to resume in the fall “A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”
Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder
Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.
ANGLICAN PARISH
SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK
St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.
Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079
Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association
Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am
1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson
A warm welcome is extended to everyone!
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Sunday Worship 10:30 am
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Battleford United Church
Pastor Patrick Carty
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.
1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK
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Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385
Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)
St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church - DELMAS
Rev. Father Greg Elder
SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m. Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0
Phone 306-937-7340
Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon
Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford
Phone 306-445-9096
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
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The scenery continues to change, weekly, in Meota. The white foam cement forms are being placed for the base of the condo development. The town workshop is closed in and windows in place. The new house north of town is coming along, there are always renovations happening and a lot on Lakeview Avenue is being cleared out. There is still for sale signs here and there. but not many. The company building the condos and the village shop is Wind River not Windy River – that is a boat brand, my mistake. The smoke situation was not good here on the weekend, but imagine how much worse it was between here and where the fires are. Some found their eyes burning so badly they had to get drops for them and those with breathing problems already would be in rough shape. There was a surprise house warming party at the home of Arlene Walker Tuesday evening in the new house beside the fire hall. It was a full house event with enough food for an army, a nice social time of visiting and seeing friends. Adele Feschuk from Turtle Lake spent the afternoon with Beulah Corbiel and then met old friends at the party that evening. Arlene received a few nice gifts, gnomes for her garden in the Norwegian theme and some cash. Condolences go out to the family of the late Raymond Sarrazin of Spiritwood, another pioneer who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He was killed in a car accident west of Prince Albert Aug. 25. His funeral was held Sept. 2 in Spiritwood Catholic Church. Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In Aug. 25 with top score by Marnie and Ray Davie. Second high were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan and third were Eric Callbeck and Gerry Fernandes. A scenic wedding, on the banks of the Turtle River in Ed Tait’s pasture near Meota took place Aug. 8. Ashley, daughter of Bonnie and Ed Tait of Meota, was united in marriage with Chris, son of Dave and Eva Gallagher of Deep River, Ont. A reception and barbecue were held in the tastefully decorated farmyard of Ashley’s parents. The newlyweds reside in Kimberley, B.C. Canasta was played Aug. 28 at the Do Drop In with top scores by Linda Ard and Arlene Walker. Second were Shirley Gough and Barbara Soloninko and third were Murray McCrimmon and John Soloninko. That evening the four men ended up all at the same table, a rare occurrence. The Paynton ferry is up and running once more, sav-
eota News ing many miles for many people. While the oil patch work may have slowed down in many places, driving north to Edam you can only see new trenching, buildings and cranes here and there. There is lots of construction happening as the project there continues to be developed further. Rich Schaffer, of Salem, Ore. passed away Aug. 29 from a massive heart attack. His late wife was Margaret Shepherd, daughter of Jim and Gladys Shepherd of North Battleford. They spent 22 years of their married life in Nigeria, she as a mission nurse and he as a mission pilot. Margaret passed in 2005. Lefa Sproxton and Vern Burgardt of Meota enjoyed a trip to Fort McMurray earlier in August. They were pleasantly surprised on their many tours of the city and oil patch as to how beautiful a city it is, with no slum areas that they saw. There are some houses for sale and people there say it is quiet compared to what it used to be. Someone said they have the biggest recreation facility, under one roof, in Canada. They took several tours and enjoyed them all. They saw some areas where land has been reclaimed. One tour was of their recycling program – they saw piles of mattresses – like never could be imagined. In the big camps if a bedbug is found that’s how they deal with it – all new mattresses. They were told on the trip to the oil patch to watch where they walked because there is oil on top of the ground, in places. The Western Canada
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