On Thursday, September 21, 2006, Bruce Elmer Batters, Windthorst, Sask., died at the age of 82 years. A graveside service was held in the Windthorst Cemetery on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 2:00pm with Rev. Elizabeth Goodson officiating.

Bruce was predeceased by his first wife Gwendolyn; one son James Stewart Batters; one brother Ted Batters and one sister Patricia Lynn Strasdin.

He is survived by his loving wife Ruby; his children: Terry (Sharon) Batters, Diane (Niven) Bachert, Debbie (Brian) Corscadden, all of Windthorst, Sask., Donna (Trevor) Rennie, Surrey, B.C., Tim (Carol) Batters, Regina, Sask., and Sheila Batters (Chris Heath), Maple Ridge, B.C.; his grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers: Elgin Batters (Joyce), Kipling, Sask., Laurie Batters (Shirley), Oliver, B.C., and Delas Batters (Teri), Victoria, B.C.; three sisters: Berenice (George) Soper, Victoria, B.C., and June Smith, Chilliwack, B.C., as well as his nieces and nephews.

Arrangements in care of Tubman Cremation & Funeral Service.

The Rural Municipality of Wawken No. 93 will have a vote for Reeve, and for the first time, a woman will serve on Council for the R.M. of Hazelwood.

Nomination Day for Reeve and councillors to represent odd-numbered Divisions took place Monday in rural municipalities.

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The Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling on farmers to stand up for their right and demand a vote on the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB).

“The federal government is going to remove CWB single desk selling for wheat and barley. We believe producers should be the ones to make this decision - not other players in the supply chain, not other countries and not the government. Allow producers to send a message about what they want through a producer vote, with a very clear and simple question,” said APAS President, Ken McBride.

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Kipling Fire Department marked Fire Prevention Week with an open house Wednesday last. Here, firefighter Kurtis Kish looks on as special guest Sparky The Dog visits with some of the youngsters in attendance. CITIZEN PHOTO

Sun Country Health Region is doubling its efforts this fall to promote influenza immunization among its staff.

Dr. Shauna Hudson, Medical Health Officer for the Region, says the Region wants to see at least 85 per cent of its staff vaccinated in all its health care facilities.

“Vaccination is recognized as the single most effective way of preventing or reducing the impact of influenza infection for those at high risk of serious illness, or death, from influenza related complications,” she says.

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Here is your chance! We have once again started the Shoppers Bonanza, this allows you to enter to win one of five $100 shopping sprees at any of the following sponsored location, no purchase necessary. There will be a draw once a week for five weeks. The first draw will be made October 25, 2006, the winner will be notified and their name will appear in that weeks newspaper. So go out and enter your name, and GOOD LUCK!