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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Fort Fest A rifle demonstration was just one of the attractions at Fort Battleford for Fort Fest. Other activities included a petting zoo, live music, a bouncy castle and disc golf tournament. The weather Saturday afternoon made for perfect conditions for residents to come out and enjoy the day. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - PAGE 2

La Loche, Turner Lake evacuation orders lifted

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

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There was some good news this past week for residents evacuated from La Loche and Turner Lake due to the wildfires.

Evacuation orders for the two communities have been lifted. The order for Turner Lake and Birch Narrows was lifted Wednesday, and the or-

der for La Loche was lifted Thursday.

Officials on a conference call with reporters Thursday morning say both communities have received “partial clearance” for evacuated residents to start to go back, with the exception of health-priority individuals. It was reported Friday around 2,000 evacuees were expected to be able to return to their homes.

The news is of importance to evacuees staying at hotels in North Battleford and receiving services from Emergency Social Services and the Red Cross.

The evacuees in North Battleford had been primarily from La Loche and Turner Lake. The number stood at 256 evacuees as of that morning, down somewhat from the 300-400.

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However, the bulk of those staying in North Battleford described as “medical priorities” and are not heading back right away.

According to Karri Kempf of emergency social services, they will “remain with us and continue to receive services until full health provisions are met and the community allows health-priority individuals to return.”

Kempf said the North Battleford evacuation centre will continue to provide services even as numbers dwindle.

“No person is going to be left without services,” said Kempf. “When we start to see the numbers decrease we simply modify our service delivery. In North Battleford and in Regina we’ll still have

a presence daily in the hotels where we have individuals registered.”

The La Loche and Turner Lake areas are among a growing list of communities that have seen their evacuation orders lifted.

Thursday it was also announced evacuation orders had been lifted in Montreal Lake, Weyakwin, Timber Bay, Ramsey Bay, Dillon and Michel Village-St. George’s Hill.

Return of evacuees to those communities were due to happen Thursday and Friday. Most communities have a partial clearance to allow people to return, but Montreal Lake has full clearance.

Residents of Pinehouse got the go-ahead to return

Wednesday.

Overall, fire officials continue to sound increasingly confident about progress in fighting the wildfires in the north.

Forecasts of 20-30 mm of rain were seen as “good news for firefighters,” said Daryl Jessop director of wildfire support with wildfire management branch, Ministry of Environment.

While there are still 127 fires in the province as of Thursday and 627 total for the year, Jessop noted firefighters were “moving from that defensive mode to an offensive mode where we can do more work on the fire, on the fireline, and away from the community where communities have been secured.”

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Being evacuated due to wildfires is not much fun, but those calling North Battleford their temporary home are making the best of their situation. Thursday afternoon the NationsWEST Field House held another fun day and kids’ carnival for evacuees under the care of Emergency Social Services and the Red Cross in North Battleford. Cameco sent in the Disney princesses Queen Elsa, Belle, and Snow White to bring some cheer to the kids staying in North Battleford. There were also balloons and bouncy castles. Photos by John Cairns

Northern fire ban lifted Staff

The Ministry of Environment, in consultation with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, has lifted the ban on open fires that was put into effect for much of northern Saskatchewan June 25.

Effective immediately, the ministry said Friday, the fire ban is rescinded for all provincial forests, and for all provincial parks and recreation sites located within these forests.

Recent rainfall and cooler

temperatures have reduced wildfire hazards. The improved conditions and reduced wildfire threats have made it possible for the ministry to lift the ban.

These include the Canwood, Fort a la Corne, Nisbet, Northern, Porcupine and Torch River provincial forests and Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Lac La Ronge, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake and Narrow Hills provincial parks and Bronson Forest and Chitek Lake recreation sites.

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Land registry building break-in concerns historical society Staff

The Battlefords North West Historical Society has issued a news release stating someone broke into the land registry building over the night of July 13.

There was no damage, but the group is concerned it could be targeted for vandalism, given recent events.

“The ‘white house’ up at Government Ridge was burned to the ground on June 29, 2015. The building had been reported broken into on approximately June 21, 2015 and then a few days later, a fire was started and this building was entirely destroyed,” states the release.

The recent break-in at the land registry building saw the culprits remove the metal grate over the back window and enter the building. They then removed a door on the floor and went into the basement. An inspection of the basement and the building did not reveal any other damage, says the North West Historical Society.

“We are raising the alarm and are very concerned that this might be the next target for an act of vandalism,” the release states. “The land registry office has great historical value to our community. It was the first brick building built in the District of Saskatchewan and the first land registry office in the North West Territories.

It was constructed in 1877 and is the only original Government Ridge structure still standing. This building was declared a provincial heritage property in 1983 and is currently being restored.”

The society has contacted the RCMP and asked that they would patrol this location. Gail Sack of the Battle River Settlement Foundation arranged for the steel grate to be replaced and secured

According to the City of North Battleford, work is progressing as scheduled on the 100th Street rehabilitation project.

The work is affecting the main artery through the city from 14th Avenue to 20th Avenue. Crews were to complete the roadway surface

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The Battlefords North West Heritage Society is concerned the Land Registry building on Government Ridge, which was broken into recently, may be the target of more vandalism.

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Whoever broke into the Land Registry building removed a door from the floor and entered the basement. Photos submitted

back over the window.

“We would like to take all necessary steps to protect and safeguard this building,” says the society.

“Another possible target

may be St. Vital Church on 20th Street East in Battleford, built in 1883. It is one of three remaining buildings built prior to the rebellion.”

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milling Saturday, said City Hall Friday, and water main work has been completed on the 1400 block.

This week, starting July 20, underground work will continue northward along the 1500 block of 100th Street.

Businesses on this block will be connected to a temporary water supply, and

will be issued a precautionary boil water advisory. The 1500 block of 100th Street will be closed to traffic, but businesses will be accessible from the back alley, or from 15th Avenue or 16th Avenue.

The City reminds motorists to use caution when travelling through the area, and to respect the safety of workers.

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Commentary

Not time for Wall to play western alienation card

By Trevor McLeod Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall stoked the fires of western alienation when he suggested last week equalization dollars should be sent to Ontario and Quebec in a pipeline.

Make no mistake, these comments struck a deep chord in the West. After all, the western Canadian identity was forged in the concept of western alienation — the idea that Canada’s four western provinces have been excluded from the affairs of mainstream Canadian politics to the benefit of Ontario and Quebec.

Wall’s argument hits the mark on so many points.

First, he was right to remind us western Canadian provinces should not rush to take economic advice from jurisdictions like Ontario and Quebec, which have not found a way themselves to maintain global competitiveness while occupying the moral high ground. More appreciation of the West’s contribution and less moralizing would be a welcome change.

Second, Ontario and Quebec (and, for that matter, British Columbia) should not be hijacking the federation by placing conditions on the development of oil sands and pipelines. Natural resources are squarely within provincial jurisdiction and the production and transportation of such goods should not be derailed by those seeking economic concessions (or more wealth transfer). Accepting this highway robbery could literally destroy Canada as a trading

nation.

Third, provinces do not have the constitutional authority to stop pipelines. The decision is fully within the federal government’s purview. However, as Wall knows, politics matter (especially with a federal election approaching). It was politics that allowed Wall to prevent the BHP Billiton takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan in 2010. In fairness, Wall acknowledged this was a federal decision and at no point suggested Saskatchewan would not comply with the decision if it had gone against him.

It is easy for Wall – a true statesman with a deft populist touch – to stoke the fires of western alienation at a time when western Canadian economic interests seem to be under siege by central Canada. However, it would be wrong to suggest western Canada’s interests will not be well-served by thoughtful action to address climate change.

The story is now well understood. Oil producers in western Canada lack meaningful access to global markets.

They are forced to sell into the North American market at a significant discount to global prices. This reduces investment, royalties and taxes that would provide public goods, like education and health care to all Canadians.

The desire to block access is motivated, in large part, by the belief that Canada has been inactive on climate change.

Yes, Alberta and Saskatchewan have taken some steps to address climate change. Yes, they have focused on technological solutions like carbon capture and storage (which

could be used in countries like China and India where the real global emissions battle will be waged). But, in a Canadian context, Alberta and Saskatchewan account for nearly half of GHG emissions and each province has a responsibility to do more.

But, let’s not fall into the trap of this being a zero-sum game. Pricing carbon in western Canada does not need to result in a large wealth transfer to central Canada. This is part of the benefit of provinces developing their own systems – as opposed to Ottawa imposing a one-sizefits-all system. A well-designed system can also protect trade-exposed industries and make sure we are not simply exporting emissions to jurisdictions with less stringent (or non-existent) environmental policies. And, yes, an agreement between provinces on climate may clear the political barriers that are halting pipelines.

As our premiers seek agreement on a path forward on energy and the environment in St. John’s this week, they would do well to remember that the interests of Canadians are aligned on this issue. There is a time to stoke the fires of western alienation. This is not it.

Now is the time to demonstrate that provinces are capable of working together to advance Canadian interests. If provinces want to lead, they should do so.

— Trevor McLeod is the director of the Centre for Natural Resources Policy at the Canada West Foundation. www.troymedia.com

A hearty thank you to Lisa Hornung, staff and volunteers of Summer School for Solo Voice for inviting our community to attend six quality performances every summer right here in North Battleford. The exceptional talent is comprised of musicians from North America and abroad and all of those recitals and concerts are provided free, no admission charged.

Two bouquets to the people in the Battlefords. First to everyone who volunteered to bring the RCMP Musical Ride to the Fort. It was a spectacular show, even though we were soaking wet. Second to those who brought together the Battleford parade and fireworks. You bring so much enjoyment to so many people. Jobs well done.

Letters to the editor are welcomed by the NewsOptimist. All letters, including those which are faxed or e-mailed, must be signed and bear the address and telephone number of the writer. The name of the writer will be published. Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be printed. Letters will be rejected if they contain libelous statements or are unsigned.

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A historical gem in our community

City of North Battleford Historic Archives

By Tammy Donahue Buziak Archivist

North Battleford’s Carnegie Library was built in 1916 and was officially opened on March 1, 1917. As one of our city’s oldest buildings, the original library was built entirely from a $15,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation in New York. The March 18, 1917 edition of the North Battleford News speaks of “that famous philanthropic captain of industry, Andrew Carnegie” who provided funds for 125 libraries to be built in Canadian cities.

Most were located in Ontario, and North Battleford’s library was one of the last to be built from these funds and is presently the last Carnegie building left in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

The grant was provided on the condition that the city “support the library at a cost of not less than that of $1,500 a year and provide a suitable site for the building.” Credit must be given to Mayor Walker of that time for his untiring efforts on behalf of the library.

Plans began as early as 1914 but it was not until considerable correspondence

had taken place between City Hall and the Carnegie foundation that the final blueprints were approved and the library took its shape on the corner of what was then known as Main Street and First Avenue.

The first year of operation was a busy one. Onefifth of the city’s population of 5,000 were registered as library borrowers. The book stock, as noted, consisted of 1,400 titles, most of which were obtained as donations by interested citizens who attended a variety of book showers and teas to stock the shelves.

It was Andrew Carnegie’s philosophy that the library not only provide books, but also be a neutral territory in which community groups could meet and discuss ideas that would benefit themselves and enhance community life. Thus the basement of the library was originally composed of an auditorium and several smaller rooms used for a variety of public functions.

After many years of service as a library, the City of North Battleford spent $760,000 to renovate the building and on May 6, 1989 the building official opened

as the Allen Sapp Gallery. It was officially designated as a Provincial Heritage Property under The Heritage Property Act, Nov. 27, 1991.

The Carnegie Library building now houses the Allen Sapp Gallery. Archives photos

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“Young loggerhead shrikes – threatened prairie songbirds – are out near their nests, learning to perfect their hunting and impaling skills,” says Rebecca Magnus, habitat stewardship co-ordinator with Nature Saskatchewan.

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most fascinating time to observe shrikes as the young may be in groups of four to seven, clumsily hunting and impaling prey, not going too far from their nests.”

Butchers hang their meat to dry, and so too does the loggerhead shrike. Magnus explains, “Instead of storing their meat in a meat locker as a butcher would, these birds impale and hang their prey on barbed wire fences, thorny shrubs and trees, affording them the nickname of ‘butcher bird.’”

The shrike’s prey items include beetles, grasshoppers, garter snakes, mice, voles, frogs and even other smaller songbirds. Similar to birds of prey these birds have hooked beaks; however, unlike most birds of prey, shrikes lack strong talons and instead must im-

Left, a loggerhead shrike fledgling.

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pale a prey item in order to secure it during feeding.

The loggerhead shrike is slightly smaller than the American robin. Shrikes have a black mask that extends from the black bill past the eyes. These birds earn the “loggerhead” part of their name because they have relatively large heads, and the “shrike” part of their name because they have a

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Puppeteers find the magic in inanimate objects

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Puppets of one form or another have probably been around for as long as people have. Exactly when we had the notion to use an inanimate object to represent something living is unknown, but puppet theatre was known in the time of Aristotle and Plato.

Last week, puppets were the focus of a gathering of artists at North Battleford’s Chapel Gallery and the craft room of the Don Ross Centre.

The goal of Saskatchewan’s First Free Range Puppet Lab was to provide a studio setting for puppet artists to share their expertise, experiment with making puppets and to collaborate in a creative way.

Organizer and puppet artist Sherron Burns said Saturday, as the four-day event wound down, “It’s been even better than I could have imagined.”

Five other artists joined Burns in the lab, which was an opportunity to share knowledge of puppet making and performance.

“There’s just all these unexpected surprises and wonderful moments of people connecting,” said Burns.

Information and experiences shared among the artists meant ideas could come together to solve problems, even “simple things with construction that somebody would say, ‘Oh, well, I’ll show you this thing I do …’”

People were discovering things all the time, said Burns.

“All of a sudden you’d hear a squeal, and everybody would say, ‘What have you done’ … and we’d gather around and see what somebody came up with. Just lots

of fun discovery.”

Burns said the group would like to hold another lab.

“We should really do it again,” she said. “We feel like it’s been too short. Our hopes of building things could go on forever … We’re talking right now about moving it to Calgary, because one of our members is from Calgary. Maybe it will move around and come back here in a couple of years.”

The Chapel Gallery and the Don Ross Centre proved to be popular with the artists.

“This is perfect venue, everybody keeps saying,” said Burns. “From Calgary, Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Tugaske, people are locking onto the Chapel Gallery and what we have here at the Don Ross Centre – all of that studio space – as just being amazing.”

She added they were lucky to have the community support they did, especially from the Battlefords Allied Arts Council, the City of North Battleford and the Chapel Gallery.

“We received some grants to help pay performer fees so people are actually getting a fee to be able to perform and share their trade,” she said, adding, “These people are all professionals and it’s very important that we can recognize them as professionals and some of that is through some pay.”

Saturday evening, the group hosted a reception and demonstrated some of what they do as puppeteers to the public. But the main focus of the lab was the collaboration among puppeteers.

Juanita Dawn of Calgary, a sculptor who has been making puppets and

Above, the puppeteers of Saskatchewan’s First Free Range Puppet Lab. Standing: Natalie Laboissiere, Ben Nind, Marie-Ève Fontaine and Sherron Burns. Leaning on the table are Juanita Dawn and Tamara Unroe. Right, puppet parts in a suitcase. Photos by Jayne Foster

teaching mask and puppet workshops for several years, said puppet-making is time consuming, so while there may not have been time to collaborate on a finished project, but the sharing was inspirational.

“When we came together we were just sharing our ideas that we have worked on over the last few years and helping each other with creating new puppets,” said Dawn. “Puppets are not like making a table or a chair, each puppet is individual and it depends on what you want it to do.”

She explained, “It’s not just making a body over and over again, or an animal over and over again, it can be anything that your imagination can come up with.”

When people ask puppeteers what kind of puppets they make, it’s hard to answer, she said. It depends on what is needed to tell whatever story the puppeteer wants to share.

“Sometimes a puppet is a broom, sometimes a puppet is a full-jointed character, sometimes it’s just a hand.

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“Every artist has another way of making a hand, or a

joint, or a dress, or a nose, so we all get together to see what the other person is working on so that we can learn from each other.”

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Puppetry: not something you can learn from a book Continued from Page 9 “It’s usually not the type of work you can learn from a book. It’s an accumulation of observations and stealing other people’s ideas,” she laughed.

Tamara Unroe of Tugaske, who has embarked on many journeys with puppets including touring with a stilt dancing troupe, said, “It’s been really exciting working with this group.”

Unroe said she mainly works with shadow puppetry and some rod puppets as well, so it’s been fun working in different ways.

“It’s been great. We’ve had four days just getting together with other puppeteers and sharing techniques and secrets … secrets to you until someone shows you,” she laughed.

Natalie Laboissiere of Yellowknife, N.W.T., a cultural and language animator, said she found it thrilling to attend the lab.

“Just a thrill because there’s not a lot of puppeteers in the community I live in, and there’s not a lot of artists that I can have a conversation with about how to make them or how to best perform them or how to put together a story with puppets, so this has been a wonderful, wonderful learning experience for me.” said Laboissiere. “Lots and lots of ideas are percolating right now, so it’s been a really, really good training for me.”

She was also impressed by the venue for the lab.

“In a beautiful setting like here in the Chapel Gallery, the craft room, we have just been spoiled.” she exclaimed, adding, “The people have been wonderful.

“We’re new best friends,” say Tamara Unroe and Juanita Dawn at the conclusion of Saskatchewan’s First Free Range Puppet Lab held in North Battleford. On the table behind them are puppets made over previous years by the puppeteers attending the lab. Photos by Jayne Foster

North Battleford’s wonderful.”

Her daughter, actress Marie-Ève Fontaine of Winnipeg, Man., said “I’m the one with by far the least experience in puppetry here, but my mom is a puppeteer so I’ve always been around and always been making stuff my whole life.”

She and her mom used to collect toilet paper rolls to make puppets, she laughed.

Fontaine was excited about working with expert craftmakers and learning about and working with new materials.

“I kind of move across the country back and forth a lot so I don’t have lots of stuff, but a few people brought a lot of tools that are really useful for mak-

ing puppets and it’s the first time that I have had a chance to [use] a sander, a drill …” she laughed.

She also enjoyed learning more about puppet performance.

“We’ve got a bunch of experts here of puppeteer performance, so we worked also on puppet manipulation and what are the basics of puppet manipulation for the puppet to look alive and feel alive.”

Her favourite part was when five puppeteers are working on one puppet together.

“That puppet is so alive,” she said, “and it’s much more interesting to see an object come alive than see a person do these things.”

Between the lab and her

mom, Fontaine has found herself seeing puppets everywhere. Picking up a teacup from a nearby refreshment table, she said, “What if this was a puppet?”

She also said she had gone into a second hand store earlier.

“It’s scary, it’s overwhelming,” she laughed.

“The whole store is moving!”

Fontaine doesn’t see herself doing puppetry full time, but the lab has been an inspiration to her.

“It opens up our practice.

I’m mostly an actress, but … my range of possibilities just opened up as a performer, so it’s really cool. It doesn’t mean that I’ll be doing puppetry all the time, but it is going to be something that

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Ben Nind of Yellowknife, N.W.T., who has an extensive background in theatre, said, “The fact that this workshop has drawn us from the Northwest Territories, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan I think is really remarkable and it’s very much a gathering of likeminded souls.”

He said, “For puppeteers, it’s so refreshing to be able to find other puppeteers to sit and commiserate and share both their experiences and also share their knowledge, and this workshop being the first of its kind ever in Saskatchewan I think is going to lead to much greater things.”

Nind has also been to similar gatherings at the Banff Centre and worked with others of the group, including Burns, who has been to Yellowknife to work with the puppeteers there.

“This is really a reinforcement both of the community and also of the work,” said Nind. “To be able to come to North Battleford is an honour for us. To share our experience and to bring back

all the experience from this to other puppeteers is really remarkable.”

Nind said puppetry has multiple connotations depending on the person.

“Some people think it’s only for children, others know that it has been used for everything from social purposes right through to political satire, all the way through to early visionary science fiction-type scenarios as well.”

He thinks all puppeteers are interested in all forms of puppetry because it’s really about telling the story.

“It really is,” he said. “A puppet is an instrument to tell a story, and, of course, everyone is a storyteller.”

He explained, “The connection to story is immediate, in other words, one can take a bottle and one can take a spoon and you can have the spoon fall in love with the bottle. We do that as children, [but] somewhere in there we kind of forget about the magic that happens when two inanimate objects fall in love with each other.”

Nind said, “I think what you have with puppeteers is the ability to really search for the magic again.”

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2015 Roughriders season unexplainable so far Hopefully you didn’t come here to find answers for the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 0-4 start to the 2015 CFL season.

Because today, I got nothing.

After calmly, and privately, expecting the Roughriders to charge out of the gates 4-0 before a Week 5 showdown with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Mosaic Stadium this Sunday, I now find myself as confused as anyone with what’s gone on over the past month.

The facts are the facts and they can be dissected any way you want. The Green & White have lost their first four games by a combined 12 points. Three of those have been at home, and three have been against West Division opponents.

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And if last Friday’s 2724 loss to the visiting B.C. Lions is any indication, the team is getting worse. It’s the first time all year they never had a lead at any point in a game.

Injuries, of course, are a major factor. However during the golden era of this club dating back to 2007, the use of injuries as an excuse has been beaten out of me.

They’ve always seemed to be able to struggle and emerge.

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The Riders went into the B.C. game with 12 players on their injured list and it grew by a few more over the course of the game including stars Rob Bagg

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“We had some guys get hurt and when you have to mix and match, it’s gonna take some more communication than normal,” explained receiver Chris Getzlaf. “It won’t run as smoothly as you’re used to.”

That was clear, and I suppose, understandable.

The club also continued to struggle with the new pass interference rule instituted by the Canadian Football League this spring. These things killed them Friday night, but the good teams adjust, band together and find a way to overcome all obstacles.

Unfortunately right now, the Saskatchewan Roughriders simply aren’t a very good football team.

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It would say, “Don’t give up on us yet.”

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For the public’s enjoyment, a people’s choice category has been added to the list. Visitors to the barbecue showdown Sunday morning can purchase a tasting ticket for $1 and vote for their favourite pulled pork.

It’s a barbecue showdown for more than $5,000 in prizes, cold hard cash and, of course, bragging rights.

The KCBS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbecue, is the world’s largest organization of barbecue and grilling enthusiasts with over 19,000 members worldwide. KCBS sanctions over 450 barbecue contests worldwide.

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Those Were the Days will serve up barbecue and chili cooking competitions Aug. 8 and 9. Photo submitted

completing the course will be eligible to judge the competition Saturday and Sunday. Call the WDM at 306-445-8033 for more information.

Another competition taking place at Those Were The Days on Saturday is the Discovery Co-op Chili Cook Off. This competition is open to anyone who wants to show off their chili skills.

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OBITUARIES WILSON: It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Jean Wilson. After struggling for many months with Bulbar ALS, Jean passed away peacefully in palliative care at Battlefords Union Hospital July 15, 2015 - her husband at her side. Jean was predeceased by her son Don. She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband Roy, and by her daughters Heather (Darryl) Leedahl, and Sharon (Daryl) Lesyshyn, daughter in law Vicki, her grandchildren Dianna, Scott (Jess), Michael, Tanys and Regan, sisters Doris, nieces Lois and Joan, uncle Charlie, sister in law Ivy, brother in law Colin (Ann), sister in law Maxine, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jean was born Ida Jean Goodhew on October 5th, 1932 in Unity, SK. and grew up in Adanac, SK. Jean met Roy in 1951 and they were married Oct. 8th, 1954. They lived in Unity until moving to North Battleford in 1965. Jean and Roy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in the fall of 2014. Jean attended Saskatoon Technical collegiate and with her training worked for a number of businesses in both Unity and North Battleford. She was employed at Woolco on her retirement. Jean was a member of Eastern Star and volunteered with manycommunity groups, some of which included the Kinsmen Band Parents Assoc., Meals on Wheels, Hands of Frienship (BDCC) and Canadian Blood Services. She canvassed for Diabetes Assoc., Heart and Stroke and the United Way for many years. Jean was an avid participant in the curling community. She enjoyed family get togethers, reading, knitting, watching the Toronto Blue Jays, and travelling. Jean and Roy spent a number of winters in Penticton, travelled to the Maritimes, Hawaii, Alaska, and the British Isles. Funeral Services for Jean will be held Wednesday July 22, 2015 from Third Avenue United Church with Reverend Fred Tinio officiating. The family has entrusted Bob MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service with the arrangements. Private internment to be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Association or ALS Canada. The family are grateful for and wish to thank the Battlefords Home Care Staff, the Battlefords Union Hospital Third South Staff, and especially Scott Parker, Palliative Care Co-ordinator. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Anneme Dunhin for the compassionate care and friendship she provided to Jean - she held a very special place in Jean’s heart. ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES MCCONNELL: In Loving Memory of Janet McConnell, born January 17, 1934 at Netherhill, SK. and passed away July 3, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Janet’s memory are her daughter Terrie (Roy) Helman, Glaslyn, Sk.; grandchildren, Jennifer (Shane) Meikle, Martensville, Sk. and John Gregory (Charity) Helman, Bragg Creek, AB., great-grandchildren, Tyler & Carlie Meikle, Ava & Rowan Helman; sister, Anne Hudson; sister-in-law, Hillevi Byl as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Janet was predeceased by her parents Albert and Antje Van Basten, her brothers, Klaas Byl and Burt Van Basten, brother-in-law Eugene Hudson, and sister-in-law Doreen Van Basten. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. from Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Glaslyn, Sk. with Officiant, Canon Donald Skinner. Poem reading by Ava Helman.

The Eulogy was given by Jennifer Meikle, The Scripture readers were Jody Hargreaves & Jennifer Meikle. Gifts of Music by Pianist, Joan Harrison - Piano Solo, “So This Is Love” by Carlie Meikle; Soloist, Robert MacKay - “In The Bulb There Is A Flower.” Hymn Selections were: “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” and “In the Garden”. The Honorary Pallbearers were ‘All those who took part in her life’ and the Urn Bearers were Terrie and Roy Helman. Janet McConnell was born in Netherhill, Saskatchewan in 1934. She was the fourth child of Albert and Antje Van Basten, baby sister to brothers Klaas and Bert and sister to Anne. We were told she took advantage of being the baby of the family. She loved her siblings dearly and was even able to visit her sister Anne a few short weeks ago. When she started school she couldn’t speak a word of English. For at home she only spoke Dutch. She finished her schooling with a grade 10 at Midnight Lake School. In her heart she always called Midnight Lake home. In 1955 Grandma married Roland McConnell. She went to work cooking for a bush crew in the Meadow Lake area. From there they moved to a tiny trailer in Cochin. In 1957 my mom was born and then they moved to Glaslyn. She hauled grain for her brother Bert on the family farm until Bert retired from farming. She loved the job and apparently could back up to the bin better than any man. She also worked part time at the post office, bus driver and at Gordy’s Auction .

Grandma’s true passion and talent was cooking. In 1975 she found herself having to go back to work.

She worked for the ferry crew for 10 years and bridges for 10 years as well. She was their cook! And what a cook she was. Her God given talent was admired and appreciated. Her cream pies were famous. They were often a part of the Catholic Fowl supper and curling rink fare. The United Church group knew well her fussiness in the kitchen and her desire for the perfectly cooked roast. Her cooking was her way of sharing her love. Grandma had a passion for curling. In her day she played competitively; participating in provincials at Regina and the team did quite well. She was a lead for Tony Osterman for many years. She competed and won many a bonspiel. Once she physically couldn’t play anymore she became an avid fan. She loved watching it on TV. She would often call me to remind Shane of a big game. She loved the game and was very proud that Tyler was playing with his high school team. It was pointless to call her during the Scotties or the Brier, especially if the Frenchie, “Guy Hemming” was playing. Later in life she enjoyed bowling and was always sure to score keep. Grandma had many lifelong friendships. I loved watching the swirl of drinks whether it be a black coffee or rye and coke and the clap of cards, surrounded by a table of cackling ladies, loud laughter and hushed whispers. Joyce, Mary and Wanda were often at her side. Canasta games with Joan, Julie and Sharon were often enjoyed. She was a loyal friend: a secret was a secret, she was a vault. When Grandma moved to the little home in Glaslyn I was so glad and appreciative of her friends. They were always stopping in. They truly loved her. She will be missed dearly. She was also blessed with the close ties between her and the Byl family. Countless hours of cards were shared between them. Grandma and Martha were often Kaiser partners and enjoyed a good win! They certainly didn’t play to lose. Not only were the Byls her family they were also dear friends. For the last five years grandma has been in North Battleford, K.C. and Bonnie, Martha and Pat, and of course Hillvie, you have made countless stops, pickups, supper invites, and card game visits. She loved those times and for that my mom, dad, Greg and I are so very thankful! She was a wonderful Grandmother! To this I have much to tell. Greg and I were her only grandchildren. We were her babies. Living next door to her truly was the mack daddy of locations. My earliest memories were of popsicles, fudgesicles, sausage and noodles, pizza, porridge and jello (froze just right). She taught us card games, cooking, sewing and how to crochet. She bought us all of our bikes and always had the best Christmas gift under the tree, end of year passing gifts and seriously overpaid us to shovel and do odd jobs. She also bought these side by side double scoop cones from some mythical store in Saskatoon that nobody has ever found. She was generous with what she had and always generous with her time. Slow long time to sit to visit to talk it out to learn something new.

We were her babies! She adored our babies. Tyler, Carlie, Ava and Rowan, there simply isn’t a word to describe the way she felt about you four. She absolutely adored each of you. Her love was expressed in her crafts as well. She made us many aphgans that still hang on the backs of chairs and bed still.

She was a talented cross stitcher. Weddings and births were recorded in priceless crosstiches. As well, many Last Supper proudly hang on our walls. My brother had a dog named Jake. He dearly loved that dog. When Jake died, grandma with arthritic hands cross stitched him a picture of Jake. This piece Greg will always treasure. One very unique thing about Grandma is that she is one of the very few repeat clients in palliative care. We had quite the scare five years ago and thought we had surely lost her.

For whatever reason God gave us five more years. Those five have not been easy years for her. They were more of a gift for us I think. In those years she became a resident of River Heights Lodge. At the lodge she was a member of the Resident Council. She was president and did an excellent job of cochairing the meetings. She ran the canteen and took her job very seriously. Shopping or trips to Saskatoon were avoided on canteen Tuesday. She made the very best out of her last five years. She made friends at the home. She loved the staff and we clearly saw in her last days how much they loved her.

The staff at River Heights was very good to her and very comforting to us in the end. Our dinner table will forever be incomplete. Dad, In her journal she wrote “Roy brought me Tim Hortons tim bits and McDonald coffee today. I think he is the best son in law in the world.” I believe she may be right. You were playful, loving, kept her home and yard in order, and you loved her as if she were your own. Mom, You stayed by her side for days until her last breath was drawn. She was infinitely proud of you. You were a very good daughter - and she LOVED you! I believe in every person in every occasion there is a lesson to be learned. And from you Grandma J, I will take this away… take time for people, visit without distraction, slow down, teach someone young something new, bake something for scratch for someone you love, be a true friend. And love with all your heart. Good bye love! Card of Thanks: Thank you for all the hugs, food, calls, visits, cards, flowers, Memorial Donations in mom’s name, and all that took time to attend her service, to Canon Don Skinner for officiating, Joan Harrison for playing music, the United Church group for a lovely lunch, Thank - you to Battlefords Funeral Service and a very heartfelt thank you to the River Heights Lodge East side caregivers for all your respect and compassion and wonderful care you gave mom the last 5 years and especially her last few weeks. Roy, Terrie, Jennifer and Greg; Memorial Donations are requested to the River Heights Lodge Auxiliary, 2001 - 99th St., North Battleford, Sk. S9A 0S3 or Donors choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________________________________________

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Concerts at Jackfish, The Battlefords Provincial Park Main Beach from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saskatchewan’s Finest Musicians “Family Fun Day” Children’s Activities: Face painting, sand castle competition, children’s entertainer at 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine it’s a Go! Come out and help send a kid to Camp. Funds go towards Tim Horton’s Foundation.

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Northern Horizons - Journey of Creativity Artisan Tour in the Medstead, Glaslyn, Belbutte, Glenbush, Livelong & Turtle Lake areas from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Watch for and follow the Horizon signs.

Saturday, August 8

Halcyonia School Heritage Picnic- potluck supper 5 p.m., games, vintage vehicles welcome and wear your vintage clothing from earlier era. Halcyonia is 4 miles north & 6 miles east of Borden.

Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9

Radisson Fair - parade, slopitch, gymkhana, horse show, vintage tractor pull, supper both days, kids activities, entries to be in by 11:00 a.m. on August 7th in the curling rink.

Tuesday, August 11 - September 8

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 306446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Saturday, August 15

Borden 4-H Light Horse Achievement Day - Alana Gunsch’s acreage 1/2 mile east of Borden. 10:00 a.m. judging classes and 1:00 p.m. riding classes.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.

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

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 Youth Outreach Worker

Permanent Full-Time Wellness Counsellor

The Youth Outreach Worker is responsible for establishing links with youth, families and community to promote wellness and empower youth to assume a greater responsibility for their health and wellbeing through increased knowledge and skills.

We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with adults; provide counselling support and referral to specialized treatment in mental health and addictions for those community members accessing services; and provide First Nation communities with access to various support services dependent on need.

We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with youth to provide counselling support and referrals to specialized treatment in mental health and addictions for youth community members and to also provide First Nation communities with access to various support services dependent on need. One year term with possible extention.

Qualifications • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related disciplines and experience or a combination of education and related experience • Knowledge in both mental health and addictions services • Knowledge of solution focused counselling; wrap around • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values, beliefs and healing approaches • Ability to speak Cree is a definite asset • Experience in facilitating groups • 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.

Qualifications • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related discipline and experience or a combination of educated and related experience.

• Knowledge in both mental health and addictions services.

• Knowledgeable in youth development • Knowledge of solution focused counselling; wrap around • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values, beliefs and healing approaches.

• Ability to speak Cree is a definite asset.

• Experience in facilitating groups • 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.

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

Qualifications • Diploma or Degree in a social science or other related education and experience • Ability to understand and connect with youth • Ability to plan and facilitate educational session with youth • Ability to facilitate groups for support and prevention • Ability to handle crisis intervention when situation arises as part of support groups • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values, beliefs and healing approaches • Ability to speak Cree is a definite asset • 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 updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 pm, July 31, 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

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

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

Two Year Term Wellness Counsellor Prescription Drug Abuse Program We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with adults. This position will provide clinical intervention and substance use case management for clients who are enrolled in the Opioid Treatment program and will also provide First Nation communities education and awareness on prescription drug misuse.

Qualifications • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related disciplines and experience or a combination of education and related experience • Knowledge in both mental health and addictions services • Knowledge of prescription drug abuse and various harm reduction treatments such as methadone • Knowledge of solution focused counselling; wrap around • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values, beliefs and healing approaches • Ability to speak Cree is a definite asset • Experience in facilitating groups • 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 updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 pm, July 31, 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

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

Classifieds keep you on the right track.

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Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 pm, July 31, 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

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

ATTENTION

REGISTERED NURSES An exciting nursing opportunity in a supportive environment Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is recruiting a

Community Health Nurse

This is a FULL-TIME PERMANENT position.

Qualifications: • Registered Nurse in good standing (or eligible to become registered) with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association • BScN or diploma in community health • Community health nursing experience in First Nations community an asset.

• Good understanding of population health principle and concepts • 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.

Company vehicle provided.

Competitive salary and benefits.

For more information contact Adele Sperle at (306) 937-6700 Submit resumé, with cover letter, by 4:30 p.m. July 31, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 3W2 Fax: 306-937-6767 Email: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca

One Year Term Full-Time Youth Wellness Counsellor

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 p.m. July 31, 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 Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

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

One Year Term Full-Time Urban Liaison Worker

We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults to provide both youth and adults support and navigate them through mental health and social services.

One year term with possible extension.

Qualifications • Degree/diploma in a social science and related experience • Knowledge in both mental health and addictions services • Knowledgeable of non-insured health services for clients • Knowledge of solution focused counselling; wrap around • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values, beliefs and healing approaches • Ability to speak Cree is a definite asset • Experience in facilitating groups • 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 updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 pm, July 31, 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

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Planning a Getaway

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Darcy and Jodie Poole of Edam are the July winners in the Western Development Museum’s Great Escape Vacation Raffle. They have won a two-night stay at Temple Gardens Mineral Spa in Moose Jaw, or a Travel Masters travel voucher valued at $1,000 or $800 cash. The trip included a two-night stay mid-week, breakfast for two and a three course dinner each day in the Harwood dining room. Bruce and Jodie have chosen to take the travel voucher to put towards a winter getaway. Photo submitted

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advertising sales

REPRESENTATIVE This is a

FULL-TIME

PERMANENT POSITION Our company is looking for a person who is: • Self motivated and has great communication skills • Dedicated and enthusiastic with knowledge of the area retail market • Assertive and creative, with ability to meet stringent deadlines • Well-organized and able to work as a team player in a busy office • Website sales experience an asset • Has a valid driver’s license and owns a dependable vehicle.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with an opportunity for advancement we would like to hear from you. We are willing to train the right individual.

Our company offers: • Remuneration of a base salary, plus commissions • Extended health benefits • Great working environment

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Why not get paid to do it?

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RELIEF CARRIERS to deliver the newspaper in

BATTLEFORD & NORTH BATTLEFORD FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

at 306-445-7261

Please forward resumé to: Valorie Higgs, Sales Manager Battlefords Publishing Ltd., 892 - 104th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 email: val@newsoptimist.ca Deadline for applications July 31, 2015 No phone calls please.

BATTLEFORDS PUBLISHING 892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

Phone 306-445-7261

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Words for the Pilgrim Way

Finding the sweet spot

By Robert Cottril, B.A., B.R.E.

http:/wordwisehymns.com

Batters in baseball speak of the “sweet spot” on a bat, the place of maximum effectiveness. The spot where the greatest energy is transferred to the hit ball, causing it to travel the farthest and where there’s a minimum of sting to the batter’s hands. Because various factors are involved, the exact location varies from bat to bat, but some estimate it to be around 12 to 17 centimetres from the end of the barrel.

Spiritually speaking, is there a place of maximum effectiveness for Christians, a position of greatest efficiency that also provides the greatest comfort and satisfaction?

Again, it’s difficult to come up with one single answer.

Each person is different and a multitude of factors are involved. Furthermore, the Christian life is not a game.

A lack of outward success (like striking out in baseball) may not always be a failure in God’s sight.

But having said that, there is one single answer to the question. There is a “sweet spot” in the life of the child of God. Though it may differ in some particulars from person to person, for each one of us it’s fundamentally the same.

It is described by a phrase that, with slight variations, is

found dozens of times in the Bible. The phrase is “the will of God.” Many different things have come about by the exercise of divine will. The Scriptures themselves, for example, came to be when “holy men of God spoke [and wrote] as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” (II Pet. 1:21) “The Lord gave the word.”

(Ps. 68:11) And God says, “The word which I speak will be done.” (Ezek. 12:28) The Bible is the means God uses to present the Christian gospel (Rom. 10:13-14).

And it’s the will of God that those who believe be engaged in service for the Lord, not as a way of earning our salvation, but as a loving response to the One who saved us. David “served his own generation by the will of God” (Acts 13:36) and so did Paul, who was “called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God.” (I Cor. 1:1) Our eternal destiny is also assured according to the outworking of the sovereign will of God. “In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.” (Eph. 1:11-12) Meanwhile, in general terms, it’s the desire of the Lord that we do His will, that

His will and purpose be accomplished through us. Missionary and author Elisabeth Elliott said, “I have only one thing to do today — the will of God.” Though this will differ somewhat from person to person, according to the gifts and opportunities the Lord gives to each one, Ephesians 1:12, gives the fundamental idea: “that we should be to the praise of His glory.” To that end, it’s God’s will that we “be conformed to the image of His Son.” (Rom. 8:29) Whatever choices and decisions we make, whatever we do and say, our goal should be to honour the Lord, and become more and more like Christ.

Lelia Naylor Morris (18621929) was a prolific hymn writer, giving us dozens of songs, usually both words and music. In 1900, she published Sweet Will of God, about finding the true “sweet spot” of Christian living.

It says, “My stubborn will at last hath yielded; / I would be Thine, and Thine alone; / And this the prayer my lips are bringing, / Lord, let in me Thy will be done. / Thy precious will, O conquering Saviour, / Doth now embrace and compass me; / All discords hushed, my peace a river, / My soul, a prisoned bird, set free. / Sweet will of God, still fold me closer; / Till I am wholly lost in Thee.”

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Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church

ANGLICAN PARISH

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.

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

nd

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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.

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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

SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

Living Water Ministry

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

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

Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

All are welcome

Worship Service 10:30 am Every Sunday Coffee/Fellowship 9:30 am

10801 Winder Crescent

Evangellical Lutheran Church of Canada

(corner of 15th Ave. & 108th St.) North Battleford Rev. Sheldon

Visit battlefordslutheran.sk.ca or call 306-445-5162

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

Gattinger

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Members of Christian Ministers Association

Community Baptist Church

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 Service

NO SERVICES July 19 - August 16 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

www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

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