Is it right, really, to call somebody  Poundmaker, when their name is said Pitikwahanapiwiyin?  The story, as I read this morning, was that Chief Pitikwahanapiwiyin inherited his name from his own grandfather, who had a special ability to attract buffalo into pounds.  The buffalo pound was a huge coral that had piled up leaves and brush along the edges to confuse the buffalo, so they could be killed and used for food, housing, and supplies.  There’s a story where his spirit helpers helped him sing and play the drum to lure 500 buffalo. Poundmaker was born in the Battleford region, and then later raised in the Red Pheasant band when his parents died. In 1881, he split and formed his own band, who settled on a reserve about 40 km northwest of Fort Battleford.  Poundmaker was not opposed of the idea of a treaty, but became critical of the Canadian government’s failures to live up to its promises. The Canadian governnment had promised food in return for the land space that they were using, but with the increasing shortage of buffalo, the Cree often found themselves starving.

In fact, the shortage of buffalo left Poundmaker’s people desperately hungry, and in 1885, they traveled south to Battleford. Oral history accounts suggest Poundmaker went to the fort to speak with the Indian agent, Rae, and reaffirm his loyalty to the Queen after a murder at the nearby Mosquito Reserve; however, the people of Battleford and some of the settlers in the surrounding area, hearing reports of large numbers of Cree and Assiniboine leaving reserves and making their way to Battleford, feared for their safety. On the night of March 30, 1885, townspeople began to abandon the town and seek shelter in the North-West Mounted Police Fort Battleford. When Poundmaker and his party reached the town, the Indian agent refused to come out of the fort to meet with them. He kept them waiting for two days. Telegrams sent by those barricaded in the fort indicated they believed it was an attack, but Peter Ballantyne exited the fort and, acting as a spy, checked Poundmaker’s plans and found his intentions peaceful.

Looting of the abandoned buildings of the town took place, but the identity of the looters is disputed. Some reports claimed Poundmaker’s people were responsible, but one observer alleged that most of the looting had already been done by whites.

On May 2, 1885, a military force of 332 Canadian troops, led by Lieutenant-Colonel William Dillon Otter, attacked Poundmaker’s camp near Cut Knife Hill. When the army was forced to retreat, Poundmaker, who had not taken part in the fight, prevented his warriors from pursuing the soldiers. It is thought that this action prevented the losses of many lives on both sides since a serious amount of counter-measures would have had to be placed to cover the retreat—and the Indians fought best while their enemy was retreating.

So you woke up this morning, and as you went to start your vehicle, you heard a, “Click”.  And Stop!  What are you thinking!  Was it dread? Was it a swear-word?  Was it anxiety?

We all know that our thoughts actually have an impact on our health. Those who think positively  live longer, experience less depression, are generally happier, get sick less  often, have a much lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease and reduced  stress. Stress occurs when the body prepares itself for hardship. The body  anticipates hardship when negative thoughts fill the mind, causing it to release  fewer stress hormones.

So why would we make a car stress us out?  That’s why local buyers, in Lloydminster, appreciate the business Westridge Buick GMC can provide.  Westridge BUICK GMC has world class service facilities, so when that vehicle made that, “Click,”  it’s a matter of passing on that stress to their Service Department.  Read their google reviews.  They provide the ultimate customer service!

Also, while optimism is mostly beneficial, those thinking positively that their car will start eventually should also keep  in touch with what is really occurring. For instance, someon whose vehicle has an expense of $3000 to fix should consider recycling that vehicle into a newer one.  Optimism still go hand in hand with Realism, the problem should not be ignored and the positive thinker can finde the right solution to their problem

Senators-Rangers will be shown nationally in its entirety, except for the New York market, which will be covered by the Rangers local carrier. For all Conference Quarterfinal games, local carriers retain exclusive rights to air their team’s game in their respective local markets. The NBC Sports Group has NHL playoff exclusivity beginning in the second round.

Game 7 of the New Jersey Devils-Florida Panthers series from BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network. Once the Senators-Rangers game ends, coverage of Devils-Panthers will move to NBC Sports Network until its conclusion. Extended live look-ins of Devils-Panthers will also be shown during intermissions of Senators-Rangers on NBC Sports Network.

Coverage in the New York and Miami markets will be provided by the Devils and Panthers local carriers, who have exclusive rights to air their team’s game in their respective local markets during the first round. Dave Strader (play-by-play) and Brian Engblom (Inside-the-Glass analyst) will call the game nationally on NHL Network/NBC Sports Network.

The staggered start times of 7 p.m. ET for Senators-Rangers and 8:30 p.m. ET for Devils-Panthers will allow hockey fans to watch the conclusion of both Game 7s on the NBC Sports Network.

NBC Sports Network is also televising Game 7 of the Washington Capitals-Boston Bruins series tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. Calling the game will be Emrick (play-by-play), Olczyk (analyst) and McGuire (Inside-the-Glass analyst).

NHL Live begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network tonight and Thursday night.

Through 13 days, the Conference Quarterfinals on NBC Sports Network are averaging 699,000 viewers, up 18% vs. the comparable time period last year (590,000).