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Kiwanis Club of The Battlefords
While Kiwanis is international in scope, the Kiwanis Club of the
Battlefords makes the needs of children in the Battlefords its fi rst
priority.
Club meetings are held every Monday noon, at Venice House
Restaurant and offer an atmosphere of fun, learning and fellowship.
Noon meetings generally consist of project updates followed by thoughtprovoking
community speakers.
The Kiwanis Club supports a wide range of community
organizations and our service projects are often linked to the Kiwanis
Program. “Young Children: Priority One,” but we address other
needs within the community. Some community organizations
and community needs that we have been able to assist are:
KEY (Kiwanis Educates Youth) Club in John Paul II, Kiwanis
Music Festival, Boys and Girls Club, Battlefords Union Hospital
Foundation, Meals on Wheels, Kiwanis Novice Hockey Tournament,
Finlayson Island Nature Trail, Cancer canvass and Relay for Life,
walking trails, funding for the CUPlex project, plus numerous
scholarships and sponsorships.
Our major fund-raising activities include: Kiwanis Bicycle Auction,
bingos and Kiwanis Skate Exchange.
Contact:
President - Dave Eckel - 445-5351
Past-President - Jim West - 446-2369
Secretary - David Dutton - 446-3665
Treasurer - Don Zehner - 445-1127
Knights of Columbus Council #2094
Purpose or mission statement: The general purpose of our Council is
one of charity. We raise funds for Community and National Charities.
We are a fraternal organization based on faith.
Meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. at Knights of
Columbus Hall, 1202 - 105th Street.
Contact:
Grand Knight - Bryan Boechler
Deputy Grand Knight - Laurier Prince
Hall Rental Information - John Vany - 445-5306 or cell 441-8595
Knights of Columbus
- District 15
The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is an International Catholic, Family,
Fraternal Service Organization of Catholic Men. District 15 is made up
of fi ve Third-Degree councils in the North Battleford area. John Vany
(445-5306). District Deputy in charge of these fi ve councils, with over 526
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members. The Knights of the area are proud to have among them two Past
State Deputies. They are: Eugene Thera, and Mervyn Welter. We honour
the memory of Past State Deputy, John Etcheverry who passed away in
2003. For membership, contact the Grand Knight or Financial Secretary
of any of the councils listed below. There is also one Assembly of Fourth
Degree Knights of Columbus in the Battlefords area.
North Battleford K of C Council No. 2094 is known as the “Mother
Council” of the area. It was instituted on February 15, 1920. This Council
now has over 160 members from Notre Dame and All Saints parishes in
the city and includes members from Hafford and Mayfair as well as other
parishes in Sask., Alberta, and B.C. Jeff Baldwin is Grand Knight. The
Financial Secretary is Guy Binette (446-0196). Meetings are held at the K
of C Centre, 1202 - 105 Street on the third Wednesday of the month. The
council hosts a Sunday Brunch every 4th Sunday of the month.
Pope John XXIII Council No. 5694 was instituted on April 22, 1965.
The Council comprises of Vawn, Edam, Meota and Jackfi sh areas. Maurille
Corbeil (397-5000) is the Grand Knight and Denis deMontanal (397-2513)
is the Financial Secretary. 73 members. Meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of each month.
St. Joseph Calasanctius Council No. 7336 was chartered in 1979.
Edouard J. Robert (445-4627) is the Grand Knight. Elwood Fuchs (445-
4529) is the Financial Secretary. 136 members. Meetings are held on the third
Wednesday of the month at K of C Club Room, 1952-98 St., North
Battleford. The Council hosts a Sunday Brunch every 2nd Sunday of the
month.
Father Bigonesse Council No. 5626 located in the town of Battleford
was formed in 1964. Is very active in the Catholic Parish of St. Vital and
the Battleford community. Tom Sieben (446-2408) is Grand Knight. The
Financial Secretary is Garret Francais (937-3180). 108 members. Meetings
are held every fi rst Tuesday of each month. The Council hosts a Sunday
Brunch every 1st Sunday of the month.
Dr. Hamelin Council No. 5878 serves St. Andres parish in North
Battleford and St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle at Delmas. The council was
formed in 1965 to serve the francophone communities. This council takes
an active part in all segments of charities. The Grand Knight is Claude
Desnoyer (445-4049). The Financial Secretary is Martin Prince (446-3095).
38 members. Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month.
The Dr. Uhrich Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly
No. 1066 is the Patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus. The
primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism
for God and the country. The Fourth Degree members are strong
supporters of the local Bishop and provide honorary guards on special
occasions. At present, the Assembly has over 150 members in the
north-west area of Saskatchewan. Sir Knight Mark Bonneau (445-0556)
will serve as Faithful Navigator, and Sir Knight Glen Gantetoer (445-
7619) will serve as Faithful Comptroller. Supper meetings beginning
with Mass at 6 p.m. are held on the fourth Monday of each month.
The ladies and widows of deceased members are invited to the Mass and
supper.
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