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North Battleford, Sask.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Distracted drivers on radar in Oct. Submitted SGI

Class of 2031 Living Sky School Division introduced its Class of 2031 with fanfare in the McKitrick Community School gym last Tuesday. Elder Judy Bear started the event with a prayer, followed by words from Mayor Ryan Bater, Director of Education Brenda Vickers, North Battleford Comprehensive High School Principal Bruce Friesen and McKitrick Principal Amanda Risling. Paul Payette of Anderson Pumphouse read from the storybook Anything Is Possible. Students were announced to the crowd of parents and family members and received small gifts. As with last year, many students expressed the desire to work as police officers or firefighters. The “Class of” campaign began last year in an attempt to increase graduation rates among Living Sky students. Photo by Josh Greschner

SHOW US YOUR Battlefords

Distracted driving isn’t a good look on anyone.

On your phone while you drive? When you look down like that, it just looks, well, weird. And you’re not fooling anyone. Eating a messy burger or burrito? C’mon, with sauce dripping all over your face, hands and steering wheel, that’s both gross and dangerous.

Of course, it’s not all just about looks. If your attention isn’t on the task of driving, then you might not see that yield sign or that the light just turned red or that kid darting in front of you on her bicycle.

Distracted drivers caused more than 6,000 collisions last year, resulting in 953 injuries and 26 deaths.

Distracted driving is the leading cause of collisions in Saskatchewan and the second-highest factor in fatal collisions (behind impaired driving).

That’s why law enforcement will be cracking down on distracted drivers throughout October as part of the Traffic Safety Spotlight.

“Police have plenty of ways to catch distracted drivers in the act,” said Penny McCune, chief operating officer of the Auto Fund.

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Six month sentence for high-speed chase, imitation weapon

Dances of India

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

An individual involved in a high-speed chase outside the Battlefords has been sentenced to six months less remand time.

Matthew Greer entered guilty pleas in North Battleford Provincial Court Wednesday morning, appearing by closed-circuit TV from custody in Saskatoon. He pled guilty to dangerous driving, resisting arrest by running away, possession of morphine, carrying an imitation pistol, marijuana possession and a breach charge.

The pistol and marijuana charges date back to July 7 when Battlefords RCMP responded to a weapons complaint at a residence on 33rd Street in Battleford.

Greer was one of four people arrested and charged

Indian culture came to North Battleford Sept. 29 as the Dekker Centre hosted Dances of India, 2018.

Organizer Dr. Mini Khurana brought in the talents of Anurekha Ghosh to perform Kathak dance, along with regional dancers. Pictured are dancers from North Battleford’s Bharatham School of Dance and dancers from the Mudra School of Performing Arts in Saskatoon.

Photos by Josh Greschner

with various weapons and drug offences.

Crown prosecutor Chris Browne told the court Greer co-operated with the investigation, admitting that a pellet gun as well as a marijuana grinder belonged to him.

The breach charge stems from Aug. 25 while the dangerous driving stems from an incident Sept. 13 where police responded to a complaint of firing of a gun in the northeast part of Territorial Drive in North Battleford.

Greer fled the scene at high rates of speed in excess of 140 km/h. His vehicle was pursued by police to a community pasture at Mayfair, where the vehicle’s occupants fled the scene. Greer was found and taken into custody the following day.

“This is a very concern-

ing matter,” said Browne, who noted the high speed put the public at risk.

“These type of offences are happening more and more in our community.”

Defence counsel Andrew Lyster had called for a more lenient six-toeight month conditional sentence, but Judge Dan O’Hanlon went along with the Crown’s call for a jail sentence.

Greer was sentenced to six months incarceration less remand time credited at 39 days, for a total of 141 days. A two-year driving prohibition and 10-year weapons probation was imposed, as was an order for the taking of a DNA sample. A forfeiture order was also made for the pellet pistol and for the narcotics that were seized.

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Town council notes

Confusion leads to renaming of streets

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Reports of confusion among fire and police services, among other circumstances, have led Battleford town council to amend street names in the southeast corner of town.

From 10th Street to the entrance to the cottages next to Battlefords Regional Care Centre is now Central Avenue, the cul-de-sac fronting the cottages is now Wheeler Bay and the road leading towards the turf farm is Wheeler Road.

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NB paid on-call volunteers graduate

The graduates of North Battleford’s paid on-call volunteer staff were presented graduation certificates Oct. 1.

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Monday, Oct. 1 at North Battleford Fire Department, the 10 newest members of their part-time paid on-call volunteer staff were presented graduation certificates.

They had completed Saskatchewan Firefighting Level One and Incident Command System 100 certificates, after receiving more than 100 hours of theoretical and practical instruction. They received their diplomas from Fire Chief Trevor Brice and City Manager Randy Patrick.

They also presented a special award to volunteer firefighter Trevor Watts for his 26 years of volunteer service to the fire

department.

The paid on-call recruits will receive more training in October as they go for Level Two certification.

Brice is looking forward to using these volunteers, who support their full-time firefighters in battling blazes.

“This group of recruits have come together and worked hard to achieve these qualifications and I am pleased to say they are now being used at incidents,” said Brice in a statement.

Brice went on to say that “we are always looking for enthusiastic people to become paid on-call firefighters. The positions are open to men and women over 18 and the next intake of recruits will start in January 2019.

City Manager Randy Patrick presented a special award to volunteer firefighter Trevor Watts for his 26 years of volunteer service to the fire department. Photos

by John Cairns

Stanley’s lawyer Spencer changes law firms

By John Cairns The man who won Gerald Stanley’s acquittal of second-degree murder charges back in February has changed law firms.

Scott Spencer is listed as one of the partners of Miller Thomson, a national law firm with offices in Regina and Saskatoon.

He is described on the firm’s website as having a “broad litigation practice”

including personal injury, employment and labour law, commercial litigation, professional discipline and estate litigation.

Previously, Spencer was a partner at the Saskatoon law firm of Robertson

Stromberg and was with the firm during the Stanley criminal trial.

It is not officially known the reason behind the move. However, radio host John Gormley was reporting Thursday

Continued from Front “They could be cruising through traffic in unmarked SUVs, they might be in plainclothes on the sidewalks, or maybe they’ll be watching from elevated vantage points overlooking busy thoroughfares. Pay attention. If you drive distracted, you’re going to get caught.”

Another reason distracted driving isn’t a good look? Your expression, when you realize you’re

getting a $280 ticket (and that’s not including the financial penalties or loss of Safe Driver Recognition insurance discounts), won’t be attractive. That will ruin your week quicker than you can post a sad selfie on Instagram. So keep your eyes on the road and keep your money in your wallet.

It only takes a second of not focusing on the road to ruin your life, or someone else’s. Here are some tips to help you drive distrac-

tion-free: • Put your cellphone on do not disturb or airplane mode while driving.

• Ask your passenger to handle answering any messages.

• Can’t leave your phone alone? Toss it in the trunk

or backseat.

• If you’re using GPS, enter your destination ahead of time.

• If you drop something, leave it. Don’t fumble around for it.

• Make your drive time, quiet time.

Staff Reporter

$280 fine plus four demerits

that partners at Robertson Stromberg decided to part ways with Spencer due to negative publicity and social media buzz stemming from the controversial trial.

Stanley was tried in Battleford in connection to the shooting of Colten Boushie, a young Indigenous man from Red Pheasant First Nation.

Spencer also acted for Stanley at a later court appearance in North

Battleford where Stanley pled guilty and was fined for unsafe storage of firearms.

The family of Boushie has since launched a civil action against both Stanley and the RCMP. The other lawyer on Stanley’s trial team during the criminal case, Dustin Gillanders, is still listed on Robertson Stromberg’s website as being with the firm.

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Letter

Alice Falling: A True Miracle Dear Editor Saskatchewan is currently spending five per cent of its budget on mental health, which is two per cent less than the national average. Mental health receives less funding than physical health, which has greatly affected both my life and my family’s lives.

My mental illness and addiction, which go hand in hand, have been extremely taxing, both emotionally and financially. Living with the stigma attached to mental illness, which has told me that I should be ashamed and am at fault for having an illness, has not been easy.

Stigma makes it difficult for anyone to share their story, no matter what field you work in. At this point I am not ready to go in front of a camera. However, I am choosing to share a piece of creative writing under the pen name of Alice Falling.

Alice Falling: A True Miracle

I called, and they told me they just didn’t have a bed.

It’s a true miracle that I am not dead.

Addiction and mental illness, you can’t treat one without the other.

When you start getting sober. depression sets in, why do I even bother?

I’ve tried to push back the pain that comes when you first get sober And fight the dark thoughts that leave me wishing that it could all be over.

As I write this in a psychiatric unit, I’m fighting feelings of deep shame, But if I was in cardiology, would people point and blame?

Addiction and mental illness are not just on the street.

It’s happening in your own back yard, even when you keep your lawn so very nice and neat.

This illness does not discriminate based on class, race or gender, Whether you’re drinking under a bridge or hiding it behind your Power.

Other parts of the country get seven, but we only get five per cent Without adequate resources, I’m feeling way too overspent.

There’s a party in Saskatchewan that says my life just doesn’t count.

If they say that’s not just true, why can’t mental health get the same amount?

This whole situation is not financially sound, Three nights monitored by ICU in case my heart ceased to pound.

I called, and they told me they just didn’t have a bed It’s honestly a true miracle that I’m not dead.

I finally got the call from my addictions worker.

It’s honestly a true miracle, they do have a bed and the long wait is finally over.

Alice Falling (2018)

Trade deal crucial for Sask.

We have a trade deal and here in Saskatchewan that is a very big deal. Our livelihoods depend on trade.

And that especially applies to trade with the United States, which is why the 11th hour United StatesMexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement to replace the old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was so critical.

In 2017, 55 per cent of all Saskatchewan exports went to the United States — $15.6 billion out of $28.5 billion.

However, you may be surprised to know that 85 per cent of Saskatchewan imports in 2017 ($9.8 billion out of $11.5 billion) came from the United States.

You get the picture.

Trade is one of those issues so critical to us all that politics needs to put aside in its discussions, although that certainly didn’t happen in either the lead up to or aftermath of the recent USMCA deal.

Both the federal Conservatives and NDP felt it necessary to chastise Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government for the deal it negotiated, a deal that surely seemed a near impossible one, given the outrageous demands from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

Demands such as forcing Canada to end supply management in Canada and eliminating dispute settlement mechanisms like NATFA’s chapter 19.

In fairness, those of you with long memories will recall the original Canada-U.S. free trade deal 30 years ago came with adamant Liberal and NDP opposition to Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney’s free trade deal. We fought the 1988 election over this issue.

Sadly, some things don’t change enough.

But the fact of the matter is trade is as important for both our agriculture and trade-based economy now as it was back then.

So notwithstanding the multiple reasons why Western Canadians have legitimate reason to be angry with the Trudeau government and policies like the carbon tax, we

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mandryk@postmedia.com should be happy with what the federal government has accomplished.

And credit Saskatchewan Party Premier Scott Moe for recognizing the importance of all this.

“We are pleased with the way the negotiations have come out, to allow us access for our agriculture, manufacturing, our energy industry as well as our mining industry products to flow across North America,” Moe told reporters at a press conference last week after the signing of the deal.

Admittedly, Moe and others do have legitimate reasons for misgivings, not the least of which is Trump’s use of Section 232 of his country’s Trade Expansion Act to still impose 25 per cent tariff duties on Canadian steel for, allegedly, reasons of national security.

For Moe, this remains disconcerting because it is having a big impact on Regina-based Evraz Steel.

However, given the aforementioned imports from the United States, Moe notes that such tariffs also have potential impact on Seed Hawk, Bourgault, Honey Bee and Morris Farm Industries, all farm implement manufacturers located in rural Saskatchewan that buy specialized steel and sell their products into U.S. markets.

Such trade concerns flow throughout Saskatchewan’s economy.

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Guns, Antiques, Farm Toys and More

Maurice Nachtegaele of North Battleford brought a wide array of interesting antiques to the show.

Donna and Paul Kryzanowski of North Battleford were selling lamps, jewelry and other items.

Ed Scotten supports the Lions’ raffle, purchasing a ticket from Joyce Smith and Maurice Huard.

Above, volunteers Donalene Lapp and Joyce Ruzesky welcomed visitors at the door. At left, Cecil Russell of the North Battleford Lions was in charge of checking all guns in and out.

The North Battleford Lions hosted their annual Guns and Collectables Show and Sale at the North Battleford Agriplex Sept. 29 and 30, drawing a large number of enthusiastic visitors and vendors. On display and for sale were guns, toy farm equipment, antiques, coins, stamps and other interesting items. Photos submitted

There were antiques and handmade decorative items at the table of Fred Huber of North Battleford.

Luxurious fur was offered up by Mr. and Mrs. Greenhough of Makwa, members of the Saskatchewan Trappers’ Association.

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Trade deal crucial for Sk. Continued from Page 5 For example, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers’ Association noted the fall cattle run is just starting and losing duty-free access to the United States — always a distinct possibility because it’s something that’s certainly happened in the recent past — is a frightening prospect. Approximately three quarters of all Canadian beef exports go the United States.

“We’re coming into our busy time of

year,” said Stock Growers General Manager Chad MacPherson, adding that he has heard of stories of disclaimers in contracts that could have rendered them “null and void” if there was market disruption through a failed trade deal.

The main crux of it is that we maintain what we had, and we didn’t lose anything,” MacPherson said.

Many are all too aware of how much not having a trade deal could cost us.

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Mini music festival in the Batttlefords Three shows in one weekend: combo tickets available Submitted If you need any further proof that the Battlefords is, musically, one happening place, look no further.

The weekend of Oct. 12, 13 and 14 is jam-packed with music that is sure to suit everyone’s taste. To celebrate this weekend of

music, the promoters of the three events are combining to offer a special price for attending all three.

Oct. 12, The Folk Road

Dekker Centre Season Launched

Claire Lynch, the Dekker Centre 2018-19 season’s first performer, posed Friday with new General Manager Kali Weber at the first show under her management. Lynch, an American bluegrass entertainer, who has sung backup and duets with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and Patty Loveless, and is a favourite of Dolly Parton, opened the season with a band made up of top Canadian musicians — Darrin Schott (mandolin, acoustic guitar, background vocals), Joe Phillips (upright bass, background vocals) and Shane Cook (fiddle). They performed several songs from her album North By South, a tribute to Canada and Canadian songwriters that resulted in her third Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. Lynch was born in New York, near the Canadian border, and says her mother always said what comes from Canada is the best. She grew up in Alabama, but is now married to a longtime fan who resides in Toronto. She says she is proud to have the paperwork that now allows her to be a full-time resident of Canada. Friday’s concert was Lynch’s second performance at the Dekker Centre. Photo by Jayne Foster

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Show will return to The Downstairs at Porta Bella Restaurant. This group is made up of four international songwriters who have joined together to create a powerful and intimate show filled with harmony, honesty and storytelling.

According to reviewer Ben Wysocki, “The closest you’ll get to seeing Crosby Stills Nash and Young in the comfort of your living room”.

From their website: “Once upon a time live roadshows were a staple of the music industry with the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly setting out on the road together to fill up community halls and theatres across North America.

For years, friends Olaf Caarls (Long Conversations) and Benjamin James Caldwell (Broken Down Suitcase) fantasized of reviving this concept across Europe with each act performing a handful of songs before banding together for a grand finale, offering a diverse and exciting show to each audience.”

And they did, adding Canadian Dominique Fricot and Dutch Pieter Van Vliett they did 30 shows in Europe on their first tour in 2014 and continued in Canada in 2015. Pieter has since left the group and Dicky Neptune has joined on percussion and vocals.

This will be their third time playing at Porta Bella and Stacey Caldwell is thrilled to have them back.

“They stopped here on their first tour because they knew one of my staff members,” says Stacey, “but now they want

to come back and play because of the great reception they get here in the Battlefords”.

Oct.13, The Great Fuss will play the Kinsmen Band Hall, hosted by The Scene. The Scene (formerly the Battlefords Jazz Society) focuses on bringing in music that will attract audiences of all ages. “Cabaret-style shows are rare in the Battlefords and there is definitely a demand for this type of show,” explains board member Laird Brittin.

This altrock

funky group has been playing in and around Saskatoon for a number of years. They perform original material with a guitaroriented dance groove and some choice cover tunes to round things off. The Beatles are a specialty of the band.

Oct. 14, Ava Wild will play The Gog with guest Kasia Leigh. Kelly Waters, owner of The Gog, provides a venue for music shows like no other in town. Intimate and comfy with perfect acoustics and great food. So the show Oct. 14 is a great way to wind down at the end of the weekend.

“It brings me joy to in-

vite people into the space that was once a synagogue worship area for the purpose of celebrating live performance, including my imaginative cooking creations,” says Kelly.

Ava Wild specializes in folk/roots and acoustic/ pop, but there are jazz and Americana-blues influences as well. She has created her own distinctive style.

Within her lyrics are original ideas about land, love and life. There are drinking songs without alcohol, fairytales wrapped in leather and an admiration for humanity. With a honey sweet voice laced in a red shoe attitude, Ava Wild dances with crowns and grasps her audience’s attention with her authentic storytelling.

Kasia Leigh will open for Ava. Kasia is formerly of the group In With The Old, which toured across Canada and the United States over the past five years and has won and been nominated for awards including Group of the Year by the Saskatchewan Country Music Association. She is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin and banjo), singer and great songwriter.

After some discussion, Stacey Caldwell, Kelly Waters and The Scene decided to collaborate to promote this weekend of music. Rather than competing for customers, they thought it best to help promote the shows together making sure everybody who likes music is aware of all three.

Further, they are cooperating to provide a special weekend price. Call or text 306-441-9067 or email lairdbrittin@gmail. com for ticket information.

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www.newsoptimist.ca Harris John Favelle. November 8, 1943 - September 17, 2018 Born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Harris passed away peacefully in Chiliwack, B.C. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and his many friends.

KRAFT, IRENE Irene (nee Sattler) passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on October 2, 2018. She was born January 16, 1926 in Gorlitz, Saskatchewan. Mom’s remaining family includes sons Roger, wife Betty Ann; Keith, wife Lee and Mark, wife Myra. In addition, Irene was blessed with seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great, great grandson.

She was predeceased by her parents, John and Julia Sattler, her husband Robert, infant daughter Beverly and all of her and dad’s family siblings. Irene was an outgoing, generous and wonderful lady who will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. A private graveside service and gathering of immediate family will take place to honor her life. The family wishes to recognize, with great thanks and appreciation, the wonderful care mom received during the time she spent in residence at the Langham Care Home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to MARTENS WARMAN FUNERAL HOME (306-934-4888).

In loving memory of Armindo Paulo Lessing of Radisson, SK, who died suddenly at home on September 25, 2018, at the age of 73. He was born on October 28, 1944, in Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Martha; their daughter Christel (Jan Kepurra); his sister Brunhilde Cordeiro (Claudino); two nieces Liane and Maira; brother-in-law Kurt (Lia) Kramer and their children Marcus and Marcia. He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Arnilda (Keller) Lessing; sister Elli in infancy; sister Frieda at the age of 31; brother Leonardo at the age of 9; and his parents-in-law, Edmund and Elfriede Gust.

Armindo was an avid soccer fan and loved to converse and visit with everyone, especially if it was about his homeland, Brazil. Because he read all papers, magazines, countless books including anything to do with history, war or geography, and watched many, many movies and documentaries, he could talk with knowledge on most any topic, and did it happily. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Radisson, SK, with Pastor Randy Fiege officiating. Donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Radisson, and/or the Radisson First Responders.

Arrangements in care of John Schachtel – Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200 www.mourningglory.ca __________________________________________________

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KEYANOW CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE INC. JOB OPPORTUNITY FAMILY SERVICE WORKER TERM POSITION Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. is seeking applications for a highly motivated individual who is willing to meet the challenges of Child Protection on Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker and Lucky Man Cree Nation. In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse; assessing family function; determining risks to children’s safety; implementing intervention plans to address child protection issues; and providing support services to families.

When necessary you will initiate court proceedings and work through this process with the family. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours. Our Agency has Zero Tolerance of Drugs including Marijuana, and Alcohol. Must have a BSW or BISW. Qualified applicants please submit: resumé plus 3-professional and 2-personal references, RCMP Criminal & Vulnerable Sector Record Check and a Driver’s Abstract to: Executive Director at P.O. Box 1426, North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3M1 or e-mail: irenet@kcfcentre.com or fax 306-445-5568.

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Please submit resume, 3 professional and 2 personal references, Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check and a Drivers Abstract to the Executive Director at: Email: irenet@kcfcentre.com Fax: (306) 445-5568 Address: P.O. Box 1426 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 3M1 Deadline for Application: October 17, 2018 We thank all applicants and wish to advise that only those individuals who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Community Events Calendar Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Al-anon Family Groups

If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

North Battleford Table Tennis Club at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371103rd Street at 6:30 p.m. (use parking lot doors off 102nd).Youth 8-13 years on Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (accompanied by adult); ages 14 to Adult all days/times.

All skills levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome.

Mondays, September 17 - November 5

Sharing Grief’s Journey - A support group for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for 8 weeks For more information call Sue at 306-445-6658 or Denise at 306-4413338.

Thursday, October 11

Battlefords’ Salsa Social Club (BSSC) - Salsa Lesson & Social Dance upstairs at North Battleford Legion 1352 - 100th Street from 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Funfilled evening of salsa lessons and social dancing. Come out and learn some salsa with the fun and energetic Leo Liendo. Enjoy a taste of community and culture. All genders, singles, doubles and groups welcome. Questions? Find us on Facebook or contact Megan Hewison at (306) 481-4538.

Monday, October 15

Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301102nd Street, North Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Cancer affects every facet of life.

The primary goal of the group is to support individuals making the cancer journey. Survivors can share and provide understanding and support to each other, improving quality of life. We provide a safe place to network and talk with others. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. All are welcome. For further information contact June 306-445-3337, Ken 306-481-4137, Myrna 306-445-2328 or Raj 1-306-202-6042.

Monday, October 15

Book Signing & Discussion at the North Battleford Public Library 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. by L.J. Nelson about her book, That is Not Me: A Journey of Perception.

Nelson will also be available to sign copies of her book.

Wednesday, October 17

Senior Tea at the North Battleford Public Library from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Come for the music, stay for the tea. Featuring music from the Meota Hobby Band. Performance at 2:00 p.m., tea to follow at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 18

Makerspace Play Date at the North Battleford Public Library from 4:00 5:00 p.m. Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities; build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more! All materials provided. Ages 5-12.

Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20

Battlefords Art Club Show & Sale in the Don Ross Craft Room, in conjunction with Marigold Market. Friday from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission. Door prize available.

Friday, October 19

English Style Fish & Chips at the Royal Canadian Legion #70 1352 - 100th Street from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 225 advance tickets only. Call 306-445-2173.

Saturday, October 20

Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maidstone Legion Clubroom, 102-1081st Avenue West, Maidstone at 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. MST Registration, 7:00 p.m.

MST Tournament. 40 Entries.To register call Royal Canadian Legion Clubroom 306-893-4048

Saturday October 20

Fall Symposium - Health & Wellness, Seminars & Workshops, Support Groups at Smiley’s Buffet & Event Center, Banquet Room B 702 Circle Drive E. Saskatoon. Registration: 12:30 p.m. ~ Presentation: 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome including youth with lupus, or any autoimmune disease, those newly diagnosed or veterans, family members, medical personnel, or anyone with an interest in the multitude of questions that surround the diseases included in the term autoimmune. Free admission. Contact the coordinator to pre-register or for further details. Irene Driedger at 1-877-566-6123 or idriedger@sasktel.net

Saturday, October 20

Club 70 - Gold Tones Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100 Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Everyone welcome, lunch served.

Saturday, October 20

Green Screen Fun at the North Battleford Public Library from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come to the North Battleford Library and take photos with our green screen! Photo waivers must be signed, and photos will be emailed. Please do not wear green, or we won’t be able to see you.

Sunday, October 21

St. Vital’s Parish Turkey and Meatball Fall Supper with all the trimmings at the Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Take out meals available: To order phone Dillabough Centre at 306-937-6215 on Sunday October 21 between 2:00 & 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24

Tropical beast of Reggae Music featuring musician Ari Parker at the North Battleford Public Library from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Friday, October 26

Topline Social Dance Club with Leon Ochs at the Sloan Auditorium in Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 12:00 p.m. Minimum age is 19. Lunch served. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815. “When the going gets tough...the tough go dancing”.

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.

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - PAGE 9

Many confusing uses made of a common word The word “love” is an important one to us. We hear it, and likely use it, often. But it can also be one of the most confusing words in our language.

It has so many different meanings, and shades of significance, we’re sometimes unsure which is intended.

In tennis, a score of love means neither player has any points yet. They are, in a sense, playing for the love of it, playing for nothing. A person can say he loves ice cream, or Chinese food, or loves his dog. But is that the same as loving his wife?

Making love is something different again. And how is that related to being in love?

The statement about two people that there’s “no love lost between them,” can mean one of two completely opposite things. It can signify they love each other so much they couldn’t possibly love more. Or, it can mean they don’t love each other at all. And what about loving God? Should that somehow be distinguished from all our other loves?

In 1958, C. S. Lewis gave a series of radio talks on the subject, later published as a book entitled The Four Loves. In it he distinguished: affection for or the cherishing

of another; the bond of friendship; romance or erotic love; and what the author calls charity, an unconditional love that is the highest form of all.

Whether we fully accept Lewis’s definitions and conclusions, his work does highlight differences in the love we have for one another.

The second and fourth of the loves he describes are prominent in the New Testament. In the original Greek language, some form of the word philos or phileo is found many times to represent friendship. It’s used when the Lord Jesus is described as “a friend [philos] of tax collectors and sinners,” (Matt. 11:19) and it refers to Abraham as “the friend of God.” (Jas. 2:23) But it is the fourth term (agape or agapeo in Greek) that is found most frequently – more than 200 times. Unlike lust, it doesn’t focus on what one person desires to get from another. It has to do with giving. A selfless, unconditional desire to bless another, it’s the kind of love that has existed eternally between the members of the Trinity.

When God the Father speaks of Jesus as “My beloved Son,” (Matt.

17:5) He is using a form of this word. As the Bible

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

is when it says, “ God so loved [agapao] the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

Our love for God is described the same way.

But it can’t be divorced from the best love we have for one another. As the Apostle John points out, “If someone says,

‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?” (I Jn. 4:20) The Bible says, “We love Him because He first loved us” (I Jn. 4:19). Our love for God, weak though it may be, is a responding echo of His infinite love for us. It’s that holy passion that is the theme of a hymn by Charles Wesley (1707-1788), published in 1749. He called it Desiring to Love. The song

Show you really care A friend told me of a visit to his doctor.

“Doc,” he complained, “Sometimes I hurt in my knees, sometimes in my hands and … ah, I just seem to hurt somewhere all the time.” Without blinking an eye, the young but professional physician grinned then replied.

“Harry, at your age if you don’t hurt, you’re dead.”

If that’s the criteria I guess I’ve entered “that age” as well. Now I’ve always believed that age isn’t really counted in years or decades but

rather by attitude and fortitude but I confess that these days the most positive of attitudes have been trumped by those annoying bodily aches and pains. Plain and simple, there are few days now where I don’t hurt somewhere.

But as true as that is and as real as my

pain, my physical aches and distresses pale in comparison what someone else might be going through. Fresh in my mind is the distress of my friends in North Carolina; hurricane Florence may have blown itself out but the struggle to overcome the damage caused is far from over.

Then there are those who have lost a spouse, those who are desperate in their search for a job or far more situations than I could mention.

What can I, as a Christian, do to help ease another’s pain?

references an incident in the home of Mary and Martha. (Lk. 10:38-42) It says, “O love divine, how sweet thou art! / When shall I find my willing heart / All taken up by thee? / I thirst, I faint, I die to prove / The greatness of redeeming love, / The love of Christ to me. / O that I could forever sit / With Mary at the Master’s feet; / Be this my happy choice; / My only care, delight, and bliss, / My joy, my heaven on earth, be this / To hear the Bridegroom’s voice.”

Instructions to the New Testament church include exhortations to remain true to Christ’s teaching and doing that includes supporting one another. “Bear one another’s burdens,” “Comfort one another” and “By love serve one another” are just some of the exhortations given us in Scripture.

We are to do what we can to help but with the understanding that while we may not be able to provide a tangible solution, we can pray.

“Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, 9)

Worship Together 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.

ANGLICAN PARISH SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 10:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

nd

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

Phone: 306-445-4338

Pastor James Kwon

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

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

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171

Everyone Welcome

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

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Show Us Your Battlefords

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ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE CHEVROLET DEALERS. ChevroletOffers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the retail purchase of a 2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab High Country 4X4, Tahoe Premier, Colorado Crew Cab ZR2, Malibu Premier, Equinox Premier Diesel and Cruze Sedan/Hatch Premier equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from October 2 – October 31, 2018. * Offers are valid toward the retail purchase of an eligible new or demonstrator in-stock 2018 MY Chevrolet, Buick and GMC delivered in Canada from Oct 2, 2018 – Oct 31, 2018. Up to 20% Of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit is a manufacturer-to-dealer incentive (tax exclusive), valid toward retail cash purchases only on select 2018 in-stock models, while quantities last. Not compatible with lease and finance purchases. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing the Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Credit is calculated on vehicle MSRP (which excludes vehicle freight and A/C charge), excluding any dealer-installed options. Credit value will vary with model purchased: models receiving a 15% of MSRP Credit are Colorado Crew Cab ZR2 (excl. 2SA), Equinox Premier Diesel, Tahoe Premier; models receiving a 20% of MSRP Credit are: Cruze Sedan/Hatch Premier, Malibu Premier (excl. 1VL), Silverado 1500 Crew Cab High Country 4x4. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary. These offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See Dealer for full program details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2017 or 2018 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV, Bolt EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲ Whichever comes first, fully transferable. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for complete details. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved. ◊ Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved.

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