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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Touching Remembrance The town of Spiritwood and the surrounding area took time to reflect last week on a tragedy that happened a decade ago. It was 10 years ago on July 7 that RCMP constables Robin Cameron and Marc Bourdages were shot and killed on a rural road. Luca Bourdages read a poem in memory of his father Cst. Marc Bourdages at the memorial service. He received a star blanket and was comforted by dignitaries at the ceremony. See more in this Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photo by John Cairns

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Art in the Windows Salon will appeal to gardeners Staff The Windows Salon of the Chapel Gallery is fea-

turing a display no artist or gardener will want to miss.

Through the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts

Council’s Arts on the Move program, There’s an Artist in the Garden, a touring exhibition from the Per-

There’s an Artist in the Garden, a touring exhibition from the Permanent Collection of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, will be at the Chapel Gallery until Aug. 23.

Dimensions at Chapel Gallery

Dimensions, the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s biennial, open, juried, touring exhibition which encourages and rewards excellence in hand crafted work, is on display now until Sept. 4 at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. Above is “The Herd” by Leslie Potter of Saskatoon and “Cube Study” by Zane Wilcox of Regina. See Page 6 for a story and more photos. Photo by Jayne Foster

manent Collection of the Saskatchewan Arts Board will be at the gallery until Aug. 23.

The exhibition examines the role botany, flora, and gardening play in the work of an artist. Featuring works

by Lorne Beug, Donna Kriekle, Russel Yuristy, Richard Holden, Stan Day, Jefferson Little, Phyllis Godwin, George Glenn, June Jacobs, Agnes Gallus and Brenda Francis Pelkey, this exhibition presents a diverse selection of media including photography, drawing, painting, and fibre.

It examines the correlations found between gardeners and artists – attention to colour, perspective, composition and material, dedication of time, planning and patience.

Donna Kriekle’s “Cycle of Colais Philodice,” watercolour and graphite, is one of the pieces on display in There’s an Artist in the Garden. Photos by Jayne Foster

Summer literacy for kids Staff Providing a camp experience as well as improving reading skills for children are the goals of the the summer literacy camps taking place this month and next in the Battlefords.

The literacy camps are free. Start date is July 11.

Some camps are full, however there are still spaces available, especially for the Grades 4 to 6 camps, says Kelvin Colliar, Superintendent for Learning with Light of Christ Catholic Schools, which offers the programs jointly with Living Sky School Division.

Participants get free snacks and free books.

At the end of each day, they get to take home a book, says Colliar, and after three weeks they have a library of 15 new books they get to keep.

The camp activities include crafts, reading, songs, writing, games and more, and the literacy camp co-ordinators are classroom teachers, says Colliar.

There are two sessions and they each run three weeks.

July 11-29 the camps run at Holy Family School and Battleford Central School.

The mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, are for Grades 1-3 and the afternoons, 1 to 4 p.m., are for Grades 4-6.

After the long weekend in August, a second session begins, with camps being held at St. Mary Community School and McKitrick Community School.

As in the previous session, the mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, are for Grades 1-3 and the afternoons, 1 to 4 p.m., are for Grades 4-6.

For more information about registration for the camps, parents can contact the Light of Christ Schools office at 306-445-6158 or visit the schools.

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Co-op grant provides $89,000 for fountain replacement

A boil-water weekend Staff

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

This week’s Live@ Lunch, organized by Downtown North Battleford, was more than just a chance to lounge in the park, indulge in a barbecued treat and listen to some great music. It was also an opportunity for an announcement about an upgrade to the site.

Mayor Ian Hamilton welcomed everyone to Central Park Wednesday at noon and announced the North Battleford Business Improvement District Executive Director Lisa Kissick and the board has been successful in obtaining a large grant to rehabilitate the fountain area of the park.

The grant comes from Co-op Community Spaces foundation in the amount of $89,000 to “transform this area of Central Park into something more useable,” said Hamilton.

“There will be a lot more activity around here and this will be a go-to place.”

While Discovery Coop is not a member of the downtown BID association, Hamilton said, Discovery Co-op “is all about community.”

Mike Nord, manager of Discover Co-op, handed over the cheque, saying Community Spaces is a program administered by Federated Co-op on behalf of the 200 retails across western Canada.

“They have a pool of funds this year of $1.5 million, being given out to about three dozen communities,” said Nord.

He said Discover Co-op is excited that North Battleford was one of the chosen communities.

“The park will be used for everyone every day, things like outdoor concerts and festivals, so we are very, very excited to be a part of that,” he said.

Kissick said, “We’ve looked at this park for a long time and thought how can we make this function better, how can we take a bare and broken down

Mike Nord, manager of Discovery Co-op, presents North Battleford Business Improvement District Executive Director Lisa Kissick with a cheque for $89,000 for Central Park rehabilitation while Mayor Ian Hamilton looks on. In the background is the unused fountain that will be removed. Photos by Jayne Foster

Jeremy Grey entertained during Live@Lunch.

fountain and turn it into something that is a functional space for, not only Live@Lunch, but festivals, for any other user groups to take this space and really own it.”

She added, “To be able to tear out what’s no longer functioning for our community and put in something new that everybody can use, that will be a multi-seasonal park as opposed to just a summer usage park, is really, really exciting for us.”

Kissick also noted North Battleford was the

second largest Community Spaces grant recipient this year by a substantial margin.

“We are really fortunate to have the Co-op onside with us and supporting us,” she said. “They are not part of our downtown BID association, but they see the value in supporting their community and supporting downtown. A thriving downtown is the indication of a thriving community.”

Kissick said the design plans are not complete yet, but work should start

in August. There are a few details to be worked out yet, due to some lighting changes and colour schemes to be considered, she said. Once that’s all done, the design plans will be revealed. According to an announcement on the Co-op Community Spaces website, the old fountain will be replaced “with a new surface splash park area. In addition to the splash park, the space will host outdoor concerts, festivals and other events.”

Local musician Jeremy Grey entertained during Live@Lunch with some of his own songs that he plans to record and some covers.

Originally from North Battleford, Grey has recently returned from living in Vancouver, B.C. to take up residence in Meota. He has been hosting an open mike at The Downstairs, located in the basement of Porta Bella Restaurant, for about two months, and during that time has been amazed at the amount of talent in the area. He was also involved in Northstock, a music festival held in North Battleford on Canada Day. This edition of Live@ Lunch was sponsored by Travelodge and North West College held a fundraiser barbecue.

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A release issued by the City of North Battleford Friday morning stated no contamination is apparent in North Battleford’s water, but the precautionary drinking water advisory would continue. There was no change in that status as of Monday morning.

The release stated, “All samples of the water in the distribution system have shown chlorine present in the water to be at normal levels, with no contamination present. Samples are being submitted to the lab in Saskatoon on a daily basis and initial results are very encouraging. However, the valve on the water tower cannot be repaired or replaced until the crew is done the scheduled maintenance.”

It was expected it would be done Sunday.

The release goes on to say, “Once maintenance is completed water samples will be taken to the lab in Saskatoon for testing. The results are shared with the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, and they will advise the City of what further action, if any, is required and review the status of the precautionary drinking water advisory. As soon as we receive an update from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency we will notify the public.”

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The advisory asks the public to: (a) boil all water used for drinking purposes, for at least one minute at a rolling boil, prior to use; (b) boil water to be used for other activities where it may be ingested, including: (i) brushing teeth or soaking false teeth; (ii) dishwashing, unless sanitized in another fashion (iii) washing fruits and vegetables; (iv) food or drink that will not be subsequently heated; and (v) ice cubes; (c) not drink from any public drinking fountains supplied with water from the public water supply; (d) under most circumstances, there is no need to boil water used for other household purposes. Adults, adolescents and older children may shower, bathe or wash using tap water but should avoid swallowing the water. Laundry may be washed in tap water, either by hand or by machine; (e) ensure that younger children and infants are sponge bathed; (f) use an alternative water source known to be safe, if you do not wish to boil the water; and (g) consult with your physician if you have cuts or rashes that are severe before using the water.

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The dirty little secret behind electric cars Don’t be fooled by the claims of the pro-electric car camp: best bet for low-emissions vehicles is still natural gas

By Gwyn Morgan Does the car of the future really need to be electric to be environmentally responsible?

On a recent trip to Hawaii, the car service sent a beautiful Tesla to pick us up at the airport.

The driver told us how proud he was to be driving a “zero-emissions” vehicle.

This prompted me to ask him what powers the car?

When he replied “electricity,” I asked how that electricity was generated. Looking at the windmills on the ridges above us, he said, “Those windmills, I guess.”

I informed him that Hawaii’s more than 100 windmills generate only five per cent of the state’s power. The other 95 per cent comes from carbon emissions-intensive diesel-fueled power plants. Then I explained that each time an energy source is changed to another form, an efficiency loss occurs. The largest loss comes when the diesel is burned in the power plant and the electricity is sent to the Tesla’s charging station. The next loss occurs when the car’s battery charger converts the AC electricity to chemical energy stored in the battery. The final loss occurs when that chemical energy is converted to DC power and delivered to the electric motors driving the wheels.

Combined, these efficiency losses consume some 75 per cent of the energy originally contained in the diesel fuel, leaving just 25 per cent to power the Tesla.

But what if that diesel fuel was burned in an internal combustion engine? The latest turbo-diesel engines approach 50 per cent thermal efficiency, so the car would use only half as much diesel and emit half the emissions.

This anecdote conveys two realities. First, electric cars are only as “green” as the fuel used to generate the electricity they consume. Second, sometimes it’s environmentally better to burn the fuel in the car than the power plant.

How does that first reality apply to electric cars in Canada? British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and Newfoundland generate the vast majority of their electricity from hydro, so it’s thumbs up for electric cars. Coal supplies most of the electricity in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. New Brunswick’s electricity is fueled by a roughly equal mix of hydro, coal, fuel oil and natural gas. So electric cars are not green in those five provinces.

That leaves Ontario, the province that just announced

a $7-billion Climate Action Plan featuring generous subsidies to promote “an electric car in every driveway.”

On the surface, the fact that some 80 per cent of Ontario’s electricity is generated by hydro and nuclear makes electric cars look green. But it’s not that simple.

Those millions of new electric cars will require a massive expansion of Ontario’s power systems.

So what’s really important isn’t the current fuel mix but rather what would fuel all that new electricity. The plan makes bold assertions about expansion of wind and solar but the governing Liberals’ last grand green plan was absolutely disastrous, enriching wind and solar companies with huge subsidies while driving Ontario from one of North America’s lowest power-rate jurisdictions to one of the highest. And since the wind is unpredictable, and since Ontario’s winter daylight hours are short and summer days often cloudy, essentially all wind and solar must be backed up by reliable facilities. Billions have already been spent on back-up natural-gas-fueled power plants and many more billions would be required to power all those new electric cars.

That’s where the second reality from my Tesla anecdote applies, not just in Ontario, but across the country.

Even in provinces where electric cars are actually green,

not everyone wants to put up with the “range anxiety” of plug-in cars.

Given that the CO2 emissions intensity of natural gas is 25 per cent lower than gasoline or diesel fuel, the emissions reduction from switching a large portion of the country’s vehicle fleet to natural gas would be dramatic. Moreover, toxic particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions are eliminated with clean-burning natural gas.

What a huge leap forward for meeting Canada’s atmospheric emissions reduction targets!

The Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance is working to accomplish this vital objective. The International Association for Natural Gas vehicles estimates there are more than 20 million natural gas-powered vehicles already on the road.

Rather than profoundly flawed and enormously costly transportation schemes like Ontario’s plan, low-carbonintensity, clean-burning natural gas offers Canadians the biggest single opportunity to reduce atmospheric emissions.

— Gwyn Morgan is a retired Canadian business leader who has been a director of five global corporations. www.troymedia.com

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GTH auditor report dominates final QP The spring legislative session wrapped June 30, in a big way.

A long-awaited auditor’s report regarding the audits at the Global Transportation Hub Authority (the GTH) and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (Ministry) on acquiring land, was released that day.

According to a statement issued from the Provincial Auditor’s office, the auditor’s office found not enough was done to reduce taxpayers’ exposure to increases in land values.

“Our Office recommends that the Government explore alternate approaches to optimize the timing of land acquisitions for major public improvements like the Regina Bypass Project,” provincial auditor Judy Ferguson said in that statement.

“In addition, it must balance keeping the public informed, managing public resources prudently, and providing landowners with amounts reflecting fair value.”

The auditor’s report touched off a heated exchange, the last one of the spring session, between opposition leader Trent Wotherspoon and Premier Brad Wall in Question Period that day. As expected Wotherspoon took aim at Energy Minister Bill Boyd in his remarks.

Highlights of some of that extensive exchange in the Legislature are below, from Hansard.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — Mr. Speaker, the auditor’s report that was released today displays and confirms incredible waste by that government with their GTH [Global Transportation Hub] land scandal.

Terrible processes, insufficient processes are described. It does nothing

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net to exonerate that government, that minister…

Why is the Premier, in his position of trust with the people of Saskatchewan, why did he try to defend a deal as indefensible and wasteful as exposed through this investigation?

Why didn’t he come clean a long time ago?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — …

Mr. Speaker, it’s pretty clear that there are some recommendations here that need to be acted on — two for the GTH, eight in respect of the Ministry of Highways. I also want to say this for the record, Mr. Speaker. We’ve said it would be the kind of government that admits to mistakes when they’ve occurred and then seek to address those mistakes.

The mistakes that the auditor has highlighted in the report around the particular parcel of land that’s received most of the focus of the debate is a lack of focus and coordination on the part of government in terms of assembling the land, purchasing the land, which may have well led to the land ... to the prices for the land being too high by the time of purchase. And for that we take responsibility. … I am still confident, based on recent sales at the GTH, that taxpayers are going to actually still make money on the purchase. But we accept the

recommendations of the report, Mr. Speaker, and we will be implementing those recommendations.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — This is no small matter.

How incredibly weak and dismissive, Mr. Speaker... … They needed direction from their board Chair. The Chair was the minister. He failed, and millions of hard-earned tax dollars, taxpayers’ dollars, were wasted. Why would the Premier, for so long and to such great lengths, try to defend a deal when the processes were obviously so weak and so suspect?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, we do take the matter seriously. That’s why we referred the matter to the Provincial Auditor in the first place.

That’s why there has been an unprecedented level of co-operation between the government and the auditor, including the full access to cabinet documents for the Provincial Auditor. And, Mr. Speaker, as I’ve already noted in the answer, there’s some important recommendations here. The auditor has highlighted what the challenges were with respect to escalating prices and a government’s need to have been better co-ordinated, have better communica-

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The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

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tions between the ministries of Highways and the GTH, and we will be implementing those recommendations.

And she does comment on the involvement of the minister. In fact the Provincial Auditor’s report says that the GTH minister got involved in the land purchase in the fall of 2013 because he had become “... increasingly concerned about the rapid escalation of land prices around Regina and the GTH’s and ... [Ministry of Highways’] ability to buy the East Parcels in the near term.”

Mr. Speaker, so yes, the minister was involved to try to mitigate the cost implications of escalating prices. Moreover, I will read this from the press release that was just issued by the office: ‘The audit focused on the GTH’s processes to acquire land from the private sector. The audit did not find evidence of conflicts of interest, or indications of fraud or wrongdoing by the GTH management or the Board of Directors.’

The chairman of the board of the directors is the minister.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — … The appraisal that the Premier’s been hiding behind, the appraisal that that Premier’s been hiding from Saskatchewan people, the appraisal that that Premier has used as his justification to spend this exorbitant sum on this small parcel of land, was never even reviewed. Of course the payments went to the speculators with relationship to government.

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Dimensions exhibition opens at Chapel Gallery Saskatchewan Craft Council Dimensions, the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s biennial, open, juried, touring exhibition, which encourages and rewards excellence in hand crafted work, is on display now until Sept. 4 at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford.

Every two years the Saskatchewan Craft Council invites all Saskatchewan craftspeople to submit up to two hand-crafted items for Dimensions. Two qualified jurors are tasked with selecting the final pieces, as well as deciding which pieces merit any of the 13 available Fine Craft Awards. In 2015, jurors selected an exhibition of 36 works by 34 craftspeople.

A total of 106 artists submitted 180 entries for consideration.

Dimensions has been an undertaking of the SCC for more than 30 years. The original reasons for creating Dimensions are still relevant and can briefly be stated in this way: to promote, acknowledge and reward excellence in fine craft.

The Dimensions exhibition encourages makers to strive for excellence and to push themselves creatively and technically. It has enabled some craftspeople to achieve outside of their production work and try one-of-a-kind pieces. All artists who apply to the jurying process benefit from the knowledge of the jurors in the form of a public critique: the jurors discuss concepts such as function, intent, innovation and presentation. Dimensions has also encouraged collectors and purchasers of fine craft to invest in the craft community. Dimensions has raised the awareness of many communities within and outside of Saskatchewan. The variety of talent and skill in Saskatchewan is summarized in each Dimensions exhibition. These 34 artists represent a large community of makers devoted to their craft.

Dimensions will continue to adapt and grow.

Its presence is connected to the vitality of the community and the artisans within. It is one of the few exhibitions that still lets jurors select from actual works, not simply images of works, and it is still one of the few exhibitions in the world that enables makers to converse with the jurors.

The 2015 exhibition was displayed in Saskatoon in the SCC Gallery from Dec. 11, 2015 to Jan. 23, 2016. It will be in North Battleford July 8 to Sept. 4, and will be in Yorkton Sept. 12 to Oct. 28.

Dimensions came into being when Alex Dill-

“Carved Pot” by Gail Carlson of Prince Albert. In the background is a silk/wood blend “Untitled Dress” by Lindsay Embree of Saskatoon.

“GM03 Guitar - Acoustic Soundwedge” by David Freeman of Tugaske.

abough, mayor of Battleford, lobbied the Government of Saskatchewan for some promotional assistance linking craft and the tourism industry. Exhibitions were organized by the Saskatchewan Department of Industry and Commerce in 1974 and 1975 in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival. The newly formed SCC provided a jury in 1976, and the first Premier’s Prize was awarded in 1977. From those beginnings, until 2009, Dimensions was presented annually. It was opened each year in Battleford at the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival and was displayed at the festival site, however, in about 2000, that tradition was discontinued. It is now opened elsewhere and is displayed at the Chapel Gallery during the time the Handcraft Festival is on.

In 2011, it became a biennial exhibition and is still the only open, juried and touring exhibition of craft in the province. Two jurors select the pieces for Dimensions and determine the award winners — one juror from Saskatchewan and one juror from outside the province. A public critique session has always been an integral part of the Dimensions formula.

All entrants and interested public can meet with the jurors to discuss the work.

An overview of the process and thoughts about the works are followed by questions and comments from the audience. This serves to benefit the larger community, providing an understanding of the jury process to everyone. A catalogue is also part of the formula. It encourages and rewards excellence in craft, which is the main focus of Dimensions. It is a promotional device for the participants and the SCC. It is also an educational device because it contains descriptions of

“Glint” by Paula Cooley of Saskatoon.

“Ship of Fools” by Louisa Ferguson of Saskatoon, winner of the Gale Steck Memorial Award for Excellence in Craft by an Emerging Artist.

“Lidded Jar” by Martin Tagseth of Lake Lenore, winner of the Award for Excellent in Clay, left, and, right, Oblong Basket, stoneware, by Eli Fernandez of Saskatoon. Photos by Jayne Foster

“Prairie Springtime Ritual: The Return of the Blue Heron” by Anna Hergert of Moose Jaw, winner of the Award for Excellence in Quilting.

the participants as well as the processes they use. It contains jurors’ statements about influences that have shaped the exhibition, and/ or how the pieces address the contemporary scene.

June 19, SCC announced the winners of the 13 Fine Craft Awards that accompany the Dimensions Exhibition each year. The winners of those awards are chosen from the artists in the Dimensions exhibition.

Premier’s Prize Award for the Outstanding Entry ($3,000) – Cathryn Miller, “In Winter” Craft Year 2015 Award

($1,500) – Anita Rocamora, “Baroque Blossoms” Jane Turnbull Evans Award for Innovation in Craft ($1,500 – Sandra Ledingham, “so he said, ‘does our earth really need more objects?’”

Gale Steck Memorial Award for Excellence in Craft by an Emerging Artist ($1,500) – Louisa Ferguson; “Ship of Fools” SCC Merit Award ($500) – Judy Haraldson; “Prairie Plaid” Corrine McKay Merit Award for SCC Members ($500) – Mary Romanuck; “Trophy Hunt” Award for Excellence

in Wood ($300) – Michael Hosaluk; “Inferno” Award for Excellence in Textiles ($300) – Gwen Klypak; “Red Scarf” Award for Excellence in Metal ($300) – Grant Irons; “Ivory with a Twist” Award for Excellence in Quilting ($300) – Anna Hergert; “Prairie Springtime Ritual: The Return of the Blue Heron” Award for Excellence in Clay ($300 of supplied from Tree Pottery) sponsored by T&T Tree Pottery Supply – Martin Tagseth; “Lidded Jar” Award for Excellence in Functional and Production Ware ($300) – Deb Vereschagin; “Chevron” Award for Excellence in Fine Craft ($300) – Mary Lynn Podiluk; “Echo” This year, the in-province juror is June J. Jacobs.

Jacobs has exhibited her fibre work nationally and in-

ternationally. Her work has been featured in exhibitions such as Dimensions, Prairie Excellence and the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea. She is the owner/ operator of The Handwave Gallery in Meacham and was the first recipient of the Saskatchewan Craft Marketer of the Year Award in 2011.

Tom McFall is the outof-province juror. McFall has practised and taught industrial design, furniture design and design history and writes, lectures and curates exhibitions on topics of material culture, regional character, folk craft and fine craft. As executive director of the Alberta Craft Council for the past 17 years, he has had a hand in significant expansion of the council and increasing awareness of Alberta’s professional craftspeople.

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GTH auditor report dominates final QP

Continued from Page 5 Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, I would want to point out for the record that the Conflict of Interest Commissioner had already reviewed, upon the request of the minister, issues related to this transaction, indicating there was no conflict of interest.

Now the Provincial Auditor has quite clearly stated that there was no conflict of interest, neither with respect to the allegations of fraud that the member continues with. They were not found as well with respect to her work.

The Leader of the Opposition, just moments ago, told members on this side of the House to read the report. I invite him to do the same thing, especially given the absurdity of that last question. … But let’s be very clear.

The recommendations with respect to Highways and GTH are very real and important in terms of the need for action. But the

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net reviewed this appraisal

auditor says, and I quote again: “The audit did not find evidence of conflict of interest or indications of fraud or wrongdoing by the GTH management or the board of directors.”

And the Chair of the board of directors is the minister responsible.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — The Premier’s getting worked up here today, but he’s not answering the questions for Saskatchewan people…

You know, this is the same appraisal touted by the Premier for months as his defence, the one that was never even reviewed by the government before inking the purchase for that outrageous price. The auditor has stated that, had government actually

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And the Premier should read this report, and I urge him to. It states right in there, had he reviewed this report, they would have seen it for what it is and it would have put government in a position, a position I would hope that would have prevented the waste of millions of dollars.

How can the Premier stand behind this appraisal as his defence?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, I will read again a quote from the report.

The report states that the agreed-upon sale price “... include considerations (e.g., impact of market conditions at time of sale) in addition to the appraised value ...” Mr. Speaker.

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that since the transaction ... The appraised value was for $129,000 an acre.

The actual deal was for $103,000 an acre. That’s what the government eventually paid, and since then we’ve seen transactions much, much higher than that. So that does not take away from the fact that we need to implement the recommendations of the auditor and recognize that the process could have been better managed by the government and by the cabinet. For that I take responsibility.

But let’s be very clear.

The appraised value, the appraisal is not completely irrelevant. And the market has weighed in since.

The market has weighed in with an actual transaction that’s much in excess of that appraisal.

The Speaker: — I recognize the Leader of the Opposition.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — Let’s be clear here. The investigation did not fully investigate the relationships or flow of information between the minister, cabinet or government, and the land speculators with a relationship to government.

What is known though, and what’s made clear in this report, is that the minister was aware of the need to act and to purchase the 204 acres at the very least, at the very least, months before the company and the land speculator that he apparently rents land from offered that purchase of the land.

My question to the Premier: does the Premier know what information the minister’s apparent landlord had that caused him to act to purchase this land?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — I want to invite the member to say what he just said outside the House. If he stands by that, he ought to have the courage for that little bit of drive-by smearing we’ve seen from him and members opposite and from his predecessor. He ought to say it outside the House.

The fact of the matter is

that in the first paragraph of the auditor’s press release, and I’m going to read it again: The audit focused on the GTH processes to acquire land from the private sector. The audit did not find evidence of conflicts of interest, or indications of fraud or wrongdoing by the GTH management ...

Mr. Wotherspoon: — You know, rather stunning here today. A Premier who pretended to enter into question period being contrite about a scathing report that displays waste of millions of dollars, of the hard-earned dollars of Saskatchewan taxpayers … Quite the culture of a government he’s leading.

I guess my question to the Premier is, how can the Premier of Saskatchewan cut meaningful programs, break his funding promise to classrooms, while defending and hiding the facts from Saskatchewan people about this deal that’s wasted millions of their dollars?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — First of all, Mr. Speaker, with respect to tone, and with respect to accountability to taxpayers, I do take that very seriously and members on this side of the House take it very seriously…

But I’ll also make this comment with respect to tone. If a member of this House, if the Leader of the Opposition of this House is going to continue to engage in drive-by smears, is going to continue to allege criminal wrongdoing, notwithstanding the fact that the minister has said there were no ties to any of the people involved, notwithstanding the fact that the Conflict of Interest Commissioner said there’s not a conflict of interest, notwithstanding the fact that the Provincial Auditor today has said the same thing, there are no findings of such, and if that member’s just going to continue on throwing mud and smearing hon. members of this House at the same time that he asks for us to treat with respect his

colleagues when there’s for example a breach of privilege, if he’s going to continue to do that, the tone might change. … Mr. Speaker, we’re going to continue to earn that support. We will take nothing for granted. We will work hard to earn the support of Saskatchewan people, to deliver effective government, transparent government, a government that recognizes when mistakes are made, and a government that will continue to have a vision for growth, for leadership for this province, Mr. Speaker.

That’s the kind of approach I think that did help earn support on the 4th of April, and that’s what people can expect going forward.

[Interjections] The Speaker: — Order.

The other highlight of the final day of the sitting was the arrival of Lieutenant-Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield in the legislature to give Royal Assent to several pieces of legislation that have been passed. They are as follows: Bill No. 18 - The Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan Act, 2016 Bill No. 27 - The Vital Statistics Amendment Act, 2016/Loi modificative de 2016 sur les services de l’état civil Bill No. 3 - The Teachers Superannuation and Disability Benefits Amendment Act, 2016 Bill No. 25 - The Wakamow Valley Authority Amendment Act, 2016 Bill No. 21 - The Growth and Financial Security Repeal Act, 2016 Bill No. 22 - The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2016 Bill No. 23 - The Liquor Retail Modernization Act/ Loi de modernisation du commerce des boissons alcoolisées Bill No. 24 - The Liquor Retail Modernization Consequential Amendments Act, 2016 Bill No. 38 - The Appropriation Act, 2016 (No. 1).

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Rider grinder football is back — fans rejoice of the fourth, and were trailing 33-19 with less than 10 minutes to go.

That’s when many in the Wheat Province switched off their television sets, so they tell me.

Boy, did they miss a doozy of a finish! In the final six minutes the Riders struck for touchdowns by John Chiles and Shamawd Chamblers and, along with a long Tyler Crapigna field goal, amazingly led 36-33 with just 19 seconds remaining.

Unfortunately right after that is when they lost the game, not in overtime like so many are lamenting around here.

Expecting the Eskimos to launch a couple of Hail Marys in the dying seconds Friday night, the Riders dropped nine players into a prevent defense on a fateful pair of plays.

Star Eskimo quarterback Mike Reilly then gained just enough yards on those back-to-back plays to put kicker Sean Whyte into position for a 51-yard field goal to tie the game 36-36 with no time left.

It feels redundant to recap what happened in overtime, but suffice it to say Whyte stroked a 32-yard field goal on the Esks’ first possession while the Riders turned it over on downs on theirs on a failed Darian Durant sneak and it was game over. Fireworks were shooting off everywhere

and it was bedlam at Commonwealth Stadium before a CFL season-high crowd of 34,196.

While Rider fans are justifiably groaning about the team’s penchant for failing miserably in short yardage situations early on this season, the game was lost in the moments before that QB sneak in overtime.

Head Coach and General Manager Chris Jones admitted as much on the CKRM post-game show and it took a big man to do so.

“At the end of the game they only had 13 seconds left,” Jones winced. “We were just a little bit too passive in coverage there and allowed ‘em to get too much yardage to allow them to kick the field goal. If I had it to do over, we wouldn’t be in that situation.”

Watching the tape of the game Saturday, I noticed TSN’s Chris Cuthbert referred to the Eskimos’ final drive as “awfully easy.”

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moments felt like a mini2009 Grey Cup and the 13th Man incident. The Riders had this victory in the bag but got pick-pocketed, and were left wondering, “What the hell happened?”

All the same emotions were there Friday night from that famed November afternoon and the Grey Cup game in Calgary seven seasons ago. Our hearts were beating a million miles a minute, our hands were sweaty and we were on the edge of our seats in the dying moments.

Exciting, blood-pumping football is back, after a two-year absence.

Upon our return to the Queen City, Rider fans were gushing about Friday’s game all weekend long.

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If you can, for just a second, forget about the fact it was a loss.

For the uninitiated, I’m referring to the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 3936 thriller-of-an overtime loss at Edmonton Friday night against the Eskimos.

It’s a game that in the aftermath in the City of Champions, they were referring to as a “heartstopper.” And here in Saskatchewan, we’re referring to the game as a “heartstopper” as well, several days after the fact.

Going into the contest, not many were giving the upstart Roughriders a chance against the defending Grey Cup champions.

In fact the odds makers had the Eskimos installed as favourites by as many as 11 points.

However in a flip-thescript scenario from the Roughriders’ season-opening 30-17 home loss to Toronto in which they were down 14-0 just six minutes in the game, Friday night the Green and White remarkably jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the second quarter over the stunned Eskimos. But no one was resting easy and the Riders’ 19-14 halftime lead was tenuous at best.

You people all know what happened in the second half because you watched the game. The Riders imploded in the third quarter and for much

here wants the Roughriders to win every game and if it’s a doozy of a contest, well, that’s just a bonus.

So in the end, Friday’s game was another loss.

And the crappy reality for the Roughriders is that they’re the CFL’s only winless team at 0-2. But that really doesn’t seem to matter right now because the Rider Nation got a glimpse of what’s in store for the weeks and maybe even seasons ahead — gutsy, determined, aggressive football with a head coach who employs the Don Mathews strategy of living on the edge. They’re gonna go for it and not be timid, and that likely includes on defence, too, given the way they let the Eskimos wiggle off the

hook Friday night.

And now Saskatchewan and the entire Rider Nation is turned onto this team with a home date looming this Saturday against Wally Buono’s 2-1 B.C. Lions Saturday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium.

There are only eight home games left in the Grand Ol’ Lady folks, and as part of the Farewell Season hoopla the 1966 Grey Cup champion Roughriders will be honoured at Saturday’s game.

We haven’t had a sellout yet this season but I’ll bet you right now the park will be packed for Saturday’s showdown.

Roughrider Football — the kind we like — is back.

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By Erl Svendsen

When choosing a new tree for your yard, you want to be sure of your choice because trees form part of the long-term structure of your garden and take a few years to become established to provide shade to your living spaces, moderate temperature and wind, and add a sense of privacy by blocking views from the neighbour’s deck and windows or by obscuring the unsightly.

Living on the prairies can be a challenge, especially for trees. They exist in extreme cold, blistering heat, withering drought and overpowering winds.

Plant breeders develop new tree varieties with new flower colours, interesting leaves or sweeter fruit; that are taller or wider; or have greater disease or insect tolerance. Some of these are relatively easy traits to evaluate. But determining whether a new introduction will survive our variable prairie climate and soils takes several years of patience and careful observation. And with clear threats to the two most planted tree species (elm vs. Dutch elm disease and ash vs.

emerald ash borer), there is an ongoing need for new shade tree options on the prairies.

In the past, federal, provincial and university organizations across the prairie region collaborated to evaluate new introductions for hardiness and disease and insect tolerance. The work of tree evaluation benefits not just homeowners but also municipalities (think of the urban forest that surrounds you), landscape architects and the horticulture industry. But as mandates, interests and funding availability changed over time, these groups have mostly stepped away (one exception is the University of Saskatchewan’s Patterson Garden [http:// patterson-arboretum.usask.ca]). The majority of the effort has now fallen to the nursery industry.

Eight years ago, they stepped up to the challenge with the founding of

Hot Wings Tartarian maple is one of the “winning” tree cultivars in the prairie tree evaluation trial. This picture was was taken along the new section of Innovation Boulevard connecting the University of Saskatchewan campus and Innovation Place, just north of the Canadian Light Source. Photo by Erl Svendsen

the Prairie TRUST (Trial of Rural and Urban Shade Trees). This project received broad support from several government and industry groups with fund-

ing and donation of time and plant material. Members of the Western Nursery Growers Group came up with a list of 150 shade trees that were new to the

region or were underused but worthy of consideration. Four test sites were established at commercial nurseries in Canada climate zones 2 and 3 in Alberta (Eagle Lake Nurseries; [Strathmore], Old Man Creek Nursery [Edmonton]), Saskatchewan (Lakeshore Tree Farms [Saskatoon]) and Manitoba (Jeffries Nurseries [Portage la Prairie]).

Tree genera tested included several species, cultivars and hybrids of maple (Acer), birch (Betula), ash (Fraxinus), ornamental crab (Malus), poplar (Populus), cherry (Prunus, including Amur, pin, mayday, choke), oak (Quercus), willow (Salix), linden (Tilia), elm (Ulmus) and others. I am particularly interested in some of the new Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata) cultivars that are available. Trees received one of three ratings: • Recommended: less than 10 per cent winter damage, high to complete disease and insect resistance, good adaptation to prairie soils, superior ornamental value and commercially available.

• Collector: sustained 10 – 50 per cent winter damage but otherwise had high to complete disease and insect resistance, good adaptation to prairie soils, superior ornamental value and commercially available. [author note: may

perform better in protected microclimates] • Not Recommended: had unacceptable winter damage (greater than 50 per cent winter kill) and/or had high disease or insect susceptibility.

Knowing what varieties to stay away from is seldom reported but is as valuable knowing as what varieties perform well.

The results are now in and can be found at the project website: www.prairietrees.ca.

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Pest management without risking the environment Integrated Pest Management or IPM is an approach to managing pest problems while at the same time minimizing risk and effect on the environment.

IPM is a long-term management plan that will prevent pest problems, minimize damage by utilizing a combination of control techniques.

Techniques like biological controls, manipulation of habitats, utilization of resistant varieties and modifications of cultural practices and if needed chemical controls.

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Those that practice IPM are taking action to keep the pests from becoming an issue in the first place.

It is not an instant technique to eradicate pests but instead looking for a wide variety of methods to ensure the pest is causing minimal damage. There are a number of accepted steps to IPM but bear in mind that each pest problem is individual in nature.

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Let’s look at an example of IPM that may resonate with you. Many areas this summer were inundated with the tent caterpillars.

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These moths lay eggs on their choice trees and the eggs will overwinter and

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HOUSES FOR RENT

Executive Town Home on Foley Drive Total Reno’s, No Pets, No Children. Available August 1st.

Call to view 306-228-7940 or 306481-2836.

House for rent in Riverview. 1 bedroom, Upgrades include laminate flooring, tile counter, tub surround, No smoking. $875 per month.

Available August 1st. Call 403862-2549.

Incredible park view part of Caleb retirement community. 2 bedroom, NS, NP, some furnishings including 6 appliances, parking with plug in. 306-445-4359 or 306-4411605.

Small two bedroom house for rent.

Detached garage, big yard with a garden. Looking for working couple or single working individual. Damage deposit required, no pets, no smoking. Call for details 306-481-6464 in the evenings.

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE BEST CANADIAN BUILT HOME BEST PRICE!

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ROOM & BOARD Room for rent in Battleford for mature working adult. No smoking or pets $650 per month contact 306 441 7189

SUITES FOR RENT Basement Suite for rent in Riverview $700 everything included with internet, quiet neighborhood, no kids, NS, NP, Nursing friendly.

Available August 1st. Contact 306480-8300.

SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, yard work, etc. Phone 306-445-8439.

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DOMESTIC HELP WANTED We, the Sunchild-Linklater family, are looking for a nanny for 5 children, aged 16, 11, 7, 6, & 4. Duties include caring and preparing meals for the children, help with homework and driving children to appointments and activities. The place of work is located in southern Battleford, Saskatchewan. Six months training certificate or 1 year experience as a care giver is required. Applicant must be alcohol and drug-free and have a clear criminal record. This is a full-time, temporary, position at wages of $12.50 per hour. Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume and proof of your education and/or work experience to creedude@hotmail .com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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 Dental Therapist

Reporting directly to the Dental Director, the Dental Therapist is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive dental program in school based dental clinics to meet the dental needs in our communities.

Working with dental assistants in a team approach the caseload for each dental team is 1 to 2 schools.

Position Requirements: • Registration with SDTA

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must have the ability to pick up corporate vehicle in North Battleford

• Must provide a current criminal record check with the vulnerable sectors query.

• Confidentiality is essential

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the First Nations language (Cree), culture and traditions

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.

We provide financial assistance and reimbursement for professional development, SDTA registration; and a uniform allowance.

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by Friday, July 15, 2016 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

For more information please contact Dr. Fraser Glen, Dental Director at 306•937•6722 BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

REPORTER/ PHOTOGRAPHER BATTLEFORDS PUBLISHING has an opening for a

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The successful candidate will be responsible for coverage of local and regional news and events for a twice-weekly newspaper.

Main areas of coverage include arts and entertainment, education, Battleford town council and other areas, as assigned.

A digital camera is supplied.

A reliable vehicle is a must.

Flexible hours are also a component of news reporting.

Interested candidates should send a resumé & cover letter to: Becky Doig, Editor Battlefords News-Optimist Box 1029, North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 e-mail: newsoptimist.editor@sasktel.net e-mail inquiries are welcome.

Phone: 306-445-7261 Fax: 306-445-3223 Short listed candidates will be contacted.

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Lawn Bowling - Come and join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Free. Lessons. 106th Street across from Caleb Village. Call 306-445-8433 for more information.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10. Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% progressive jackpot-now over $3,000! Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw - weekly subscriptions available.

All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369). Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Friday & Saturday, July 15 & 16

Battlefords Art Club - Art Show and Sale at the Lion’s Club House 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford in conjunction with the Handcraft Festival. July 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. July 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact Evelyn Gardiner at 306-937-2633.

Saturday, July 16

Our annual Family Fun Day with bouncy castles, petting zoo, wagon rides, black powder canon & rifle demonstrations, live music and much more at Fort Battleford National Historic Site from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday, July 25 - 29

Battlefords Sailing Club 2016 Sailing School - prepares new students to sail on their own. Class will be taught by two certified Sail Canada instructors. Sailboats will be provide for the courses.

Minimum age 12 years. Afternoon sessions - Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29 - 5 days 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Evening sessions - Monday, July 25 to Thursday, July 28 - 4 evenings 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call Mike at 306-445-5775 or 306-441-5660 or by email at mike@mrwebsites.ca.

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 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

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We must find and follow the right way in life Babies are given names for all kinds of reasons.

Sometimes the child is named after a parent or other relative. Sometimes, parents select a name simply because it’s different or interesting. Other times the name is chosen for its inspiring meaning.

One of the first questions coming up when we meet a parent with a new baby is, “What’s his (or her) name?”

Years ago I spoke with a senior whose parents had decided to call her Eugenia. From a Greek word meaning nobility, it perhaps would inspire her to lofty goals and moral excellence. But a problem arose when her father went to register the birth and the baby’s name. Nobody had told him how to spell Eugenia. A very proud man, rather than ask for help, he simply put down what he thought was right.

That is why my friend’s official name is Engine!

Many names in history have become almost synonymous with the person’s deeds. Whether it’s Christopher Columbus or Thomas Edison, most will associate specific things with the name. The same can be said for many Bible names. Noah, Samson or Jonah, each calls to mind certain things.

For Christians, the

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise‐Bible‐Studies.com

name of Jesus has a significance above all others.

It’s found 941 times in the New Testament, often in combination with other titles such as Jesus Christ, or the Lord Jesus. Jesus is the Greek form of the Old Testament Hebrew name Joshua, which means Jehovah [the Lord] is Salvation.

As the New Testament begins, we are given, “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham. (Matt. 1:1) From this we learn that the human ancestry of Jesus can be traced back to King David and even further back to Abraham, the founding father of the nation of Israel.

The theme of salvation is specifically attached to His prophesied future accomplishments. As the account unfolds, we learn Jesus would be born of a virgin named Mary (vs.

18), and her betrothed husband Joseph was told, “She will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name

Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” (vs. 21) This close association of the name Jesus with our soul’s salvation continues. In Titus 3:6 He is called “Jesus Christ our Saviour,” and in Second

Peter 1:11 “our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” The Bible is also clear this One is deity, God the Son come to Earth and taking on our humanity. He is called “our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ” in Titus 2:13. Only as Man could He die for the sins of human beings, and only in the perfection of His deity could He be undeserving of death for His own sins, and be Conqueror over death on our behalf.

There is little doubt that American pastor George Washington Bethune (1805-1862) was named

after the nation’s first president, George Washington, who died in 1799.

He was offered the posts of chancellor of New York University, and provost of the University of Pennsylvania, but Bethune refused both posts, preferring to continue in pastoral ministry. He was also the author of several books, and a number of hymns.

One of these is a simple gospel song exalting the Saviour’s given name, saying, “There is no name so sweet on earth, / No name so sweet in heaven, / The name, before His won-

drous birth To Christ the Saviour given. / We love to sing of Christ our King, / And hail Him, blessèd Jesus; / For there’s no word ear ever heard / So dear, so sweet as “Jesus.”

Later stanzas add, “So now, upon His Father’s throne, / Almighty to release us / From sin and pain, He gladly reigns, / The Prince and Saviour, Jesus. / O Jesus, by that matchless name, / Thy grace shall fail us never; / Today as yesterday the same, / Thou art the same forever.”

Of cars, cancer and caring Actually, it all began in the raspberry patch.

As I was picking from our heavily-laden berry branches the other day I noted how many had already dropped to the ground and how tentatively some clung to their stems. It was with extra care that I cupped my hand under those that were ready to fall and gently scooped them into my bucket. The procedure got me thinking about people.

My musings along that line took another direction yesterday morn-

ing while I was parked at a local grocery store.

Beside me, gleaming in the sunshine, was a 1962 Mercury Cougar Super Sport or equivalent (I’m not a car buff).

According to the owner, even the paint, a vibrant lime-greenish yellow, was original. As we chatted he mentioned that he

had 11 vintage cars, all in original condition.

I remarked with a chuckle that he could retire on those treasures.

“No,” he responded, “I make sure I work at least 10 hours a day, seven days a week.” After a slight pause he continued, “I lost my wife to cancer recently and I have to keep busy.” After yet another break in his words, he continued, “actually I lost my grandmother, my mom, four aunts, three female cousins and two spouses, all to cancer.”

Neither of us spoke. As

he drove off I thought of those berries, ready to plunge to the earth, and I prayed there would be someone in his life who could help him in the journey.

Here’s the lesson I learned this week: we don’t know the back story so until we do, let’s give each other the benefit of the doubt. Someone may be longing for your supportive hand.

“Judge not that ye be not judged … with the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Matthew 7:1-6

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

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.

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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.

Hosanna Life Center Worship/Prayer House Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

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.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

Living Water Ministry

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Members of Christian Ministers Association

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

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.

Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

1491 - 103RD STREET CALL FOR TIME 306-481-5073

Community Baptist Church

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

Reclaim Outreach Centre A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

962A - 102 Street Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastor Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

No Service in July

Church & CE Wing:

306-893-2611

For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

Everyone Welcome

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2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

WELL EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

$

24,995

$

FINANCE FOR

137 BI-WEEKLY

@

$

23,995

66 3.49

@

% OR

GET

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $5,500 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

84 MONTHS

FOR

†

WITH $0 DOWN

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT

WELL EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

$

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT.

FINANCE FOR

FINANCING † FOR

84 MONTHS

ON OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS Starting from price for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $37,680.§

2016 CHRYSLER 200 LX

WELL EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,500 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

FINANCE FOR

84 MONTHS

FINANCING † FOR

ON OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS

2016 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

WELL EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $500 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

FOR

Starting from price for 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $32,690.§

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