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Staff The trend for 2018 is continuing downward in most crime categories in the city of North Battleford. The year’s statistics through the end of June are seeing notable declines
in the several categories, including criminal code offences, which Sgt. Jason Teniuk of Battlefords RCMP detachment calls a “very significant decrease” and a “very positive step.” Sgt. Jason Teniuk presented the RCMP report at
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the Aug. 20 council meeting. “I’m happy with a lot of what I’m hearing with the RCMP detachment,” said Mayor Ryan Bater, pointing to the crime statistics going down as well as new resources such as the prov-
ince’s Crime Reduction Team. See Page 3 for the full story. On Page 4, find political columnist Murray Mandryk’s look at the potential success of a couple of Saskatchewan’s newest cabinet ministers.
Marching With Pride Aug. 20-26 was Battlefords Pride Week, with a Pride March on Saturday at 1 p.m., with vendors and musical entertainment along the 1100 block of 101st Street throughout that day. A variety of activities were planned for the week, including a barbeque Monday, a midnight movie on Friday night and a number of guest speakers at North Battleford Library on Sunday. Photo by Averil Hall
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Everybody has a STORY
By Kerry Volk
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Justin James: Love, hate and everything in between
Everybody has a STORY
Hard work pays off. Whether the results of our drive lead to an untellable feeling of personal triumph, or whether they turn into something more concrete, our efforts havepower. Effort has a way of making things real. It lives in action. Even if we at first hesitate to act, it’s important to eventually move forward. For if life is a game of inches, it’s the journeys of a thousand miles that begin with the very first steps. Though he describes himself as subtly ambitious and somewhat hesitant at times, Justin James Vany, front man of local rock group Stereo Playground, has plugged his way through the trials and tribulations of learning an instrument, and the fun, frustration and difficulty of honing his musical craft. Along with his bandmates (Warren Kendrick - lead guitar/ vocals, John Sanders - bass, Troy Wildeman - drums), he’s put in the hours learning to play live in front
of an audience, and he’s learned how to collaborate properly to create new music. When the band practices, there’s no ego. No one gets possessive or defensive over how they play. Everyone is open to constructive criticism and is happy to change and adapt in order to best serve the song, bringing their different flavours and musical backgrounds into the mix. It’s all a part of the creative process. Justin knows the process well. He’s gone through the frustration and joy of learning an instrument, and other musical skills. A sometimes humbling experience. Sitting in the basement of his Battleford home near the 29th Street Market, looking fondly back in time, Justin says, “I think if someone really wants to play guitar they’re going to do whatever it takes to play.” On the couch next to him sits his grandfather’s acoustic. It’s one of his cherished possessions. It was passed down to his
mother, and then to him. To this day he writes most of his songs with it, before he brings them to the band to be made into full creations. He sneaks glances toward it as he speaks. Like Justin, the guitar has an interesting history. It has stories in it and Justin wants to make sure he gives it more stories to tell. Justin’s first connections with music take us back to when he was only eight years old. He first started getting into music because of his two older brothers Mike and Jason. They bought all sorts of music growing up and so Justin was exposed to all these CDs scattered around the house. He remembers the family having a CD player with a dual tape deck. He used the contraption to copy from his brother’s CDs onto cassette. These cassettes he would later use to learn songs in his room after school. He remembers, with a smile across his face, being especially struck by one particular album when he was a bit older. He discovered an album called Nimrod by the punk group Greenday. “Wow! What is this?” is the way he describes the first time
the time of cellphones, he didn’t have a guitar tuner and so would phone By John his Cairns cousin Dan using the landline. Over the phone, newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net he would tell his cousin how he thought his guitar wasn’t in tune. Dan would instruct him to play each string one at a time into the phone’s receiver, and tell him to either tighten or loosen each string by turnBy Josh Greschner ing the tuning peg. josh@newsoptimist.ca “Now, it’s just on your phone and you open an APP and it’s there,” Justin says laughing about how much easier things have become. He would also make picks by folding up pieces paper into small, square, By JayneofFoster thick chunks. There was no newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net music store in Wilkie and Photo submitted by Kerry so he made do. Anything to play and learn. Currently, Justin prac10, Justin had a cousin visit with his family during Eas- tices at least once a week ter break, and that 12-year- with his band, travelling old cousin could play gui- from the Battlefords to tar. He was talented. He their jam space in Wilkie. TheDoig band usually practices played things likeBy Johnny Becky for at least three hours at B. Goode by Chuck Berry. newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net During that weekend, these sessions, from 8 to using his grandfather’s 11 p.m. Because of their dedicaguitar, his cousin taught him how to read tablature tion and hard work, Stereo and how to play the Playground has recently intro to Crazy Train by won two Best of the BatOzzy Osbourne. Justin tlefords awards. One for was hooked. He had this Best Band and one for Best instrument in his hand, Local Band Made Good. and rather than playing They also won the BOB for nothing, he knew he had the Best Band in 2017. Stereo beginning to something. Playground has two EP He could play something four-song albums to their name: Music to Feel in that was real. Laughing as he looks Your Plums and Buffalo back on those moments, he 409. These albums can be gazes up towards the ceil- found on Apple Music, or ing, a slight gleam in his whichever music applicaeye, and reminisces about tion you use. “We are aiming to get one of the funnier anecdotes plans together for a third from that learning period. He describes how when release before the end Continued on Page 8 he first started, before
Everybody has a STORY Everybody has a STORY Justin James at the mic. Volk
Everybody has a STORY he heard their sound. At that time, he didn’t know what a power chord was, what distortion was, what their whole sound was, but he experienced these things through the music and wanted to know more about what he was hearing. “I remember thinking, this is the best! This is the coolest thing ever!” Justin describes his musical roots as being heavily influenced by punk rock. Luckily, when he was
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RCMP say crime stats going down in NB By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The trend for 2018 is continuing downward in most crime categories in the city of North Battleford. Sgt. Jason Teniuk of Battlefords RCMP detachment provided the second-
quarter numbers, which show calls for service down for the year to date, to council Monday, Aug. 20. According to 2018 numbers from January to the end of June, calls for service stand at 5,139, down from 5,343 for the same period in 2017. For the quarter April
to June, calls for service stand at 2,356, down from 2,460 the year before. The year’s statistics through the end of June are seeing notable declines in the following categories: Residential break and enters are down from 87 last year to 61 this year. Business break and en-
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Sgt. Jason Teniuk presented the RCMP report at the Aug. 20 council meeting, including news of declines seen this year in several categories. Photo by John Cairns
False alarms are down from 178 to 126. The second quarter statistics are pretty much in line with the yearly ones in terms of categories that are increasing and decreasing. The one difference is that municipal bylaws were down for the quarter from 36 to 28. For the year, they are still up 59 to 56. As well, business break and enters were up slightly for the quarter from eight to nine.
Overall, Mayor Ryan Bater said he was happy with the numbers in the report. “I’m happy with a lot of what I’m hearing with the RCMP detachment,” said Bater, pointing to the crime statistics going down as well as new resources such as the province’s Crime Reduction Team. “It’s nice to see new resources, and it’s nice to see a lot of that manifesting itself with lower stats.”
Trailer fire deemed suspicious Staff North Battleford Fire Department responded to a camper trailer fire on 107th Street Friday at 9:40 p.m. No one was hurt, but the trailer was a total loss.
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SaskPower was notified as a power line was burned. RCMP and city bylaw officials were also on site. The fire is deemed to be suspicious and is under investigation.
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Women in hockey have come a long way since I was a kid. In my formative years, girls just didn’t play hockey. If we wanted to skate we joined the figure skating club or played ringette. A girl who wanted to play hockey, and joined a boys’ team to do so, was considered more than a little odd. Fast forward from the 1970s to 2018, when the news is that women’s hockey stalwart and medal-winning Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser has signed on with the Toronto Maple Leafs as assistant director of player development. A Google search reveals goal tender Manon Rhéaume is the only woman to have played hockey at the NHL level. She played one exhibition game for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1992. Further research failed to turn up any evidence of women working behind the scenes in the league. Wickenheiser is well-suited for the job, as her time with the National Women’s team spanned 23 years, the early years of which would have been considered a player development phase. She was born at the tail end of the decade in which I grew up figure skating, and her hometown of Shaunavon was only about an hour’s drive from where I skated. Obviously attitudes about girls in hockey took a major shift in the years she was maturing into the Olympian she became.
Ag., highways ministers guaranteed success David Marit will be a successful Saskatchewan Party government agriculture minister. This assessment has little to do with the quality of this individual appointed agriculture minister earlier this month or his track record as a politician, as a former Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president or as Wood River MLA and highways minister. Admittedly, Marit seems to be a quality individual and was a capable highways minister, notwithstanding the outstanding mess he inherited as a result of the $1.9-billion Regina bypass. But the reason why he will be a good agriculture minister has little to do with that. Nor will it have much to do with how he contrasts to his predecessors in the portfolio — Bob Bjornerud (the Sask. Party’s first agriculture minister) and Lyle Stewart (who had to leave the portfolio because of a battle with cancer). Both were outstanding ministers and even better people. Marit might be their equal, but his success in the portfolio will have little to do with his personal character or ability. Similarly, Estevan MLA Lori Carr is likely to be a successful minister of highways. Again, this has next to nothing to do with any contrast she offers compared with Marit, her predecessor. Nor does it really have anything to do with the obligatory hype you hear lavished on a new cabinet appointee. “She’s very competent and deserving of this honour to serve in Executive Council, on behalf of not just the
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mandryk@postmedia.com people of Estevan but on behalf of the people of the province and we look forward to serving with her,” Premier Scott Moe told reporters after promoting the Estevan MLA from the backbench. This might be the case, but individual talents have little to do with why modern-day cabinet ministers do well. Simply put, Carr and Marit will most likely be successful because it’s important to the Sask. Party that certain portfolios like agriculture and highways be seen as successful. Today’s lesson is about how governing parties need to appeal to their base and how they assign certain ministers in certain portfolios to do just that. Individual cabinet talent? Yes, it’s still important. But the simple reality is that the need for regional representation and gender balance in the relatively small pool of caucus MLAs from which a premier must choose ministers is as important.
With all due respect to Carr, who said she was “really excited” and that Moe’s selection “came as a bit of surprise,” her appointment likely had little to do with any outstanding skill set she may have. Asked about her priorities, she responded, “nothing specifically as a priority, other than safety is so important.” This is not to belittle her appointment, but to reflect the reality that cabinet ministers are not expected to have a grand vision or intense knowledge of the multihundred-million-dollar business they are tasked to head. Rather, they are expected to be good, solid people who make good choices that don’t embarrass the government. And they are expected to follow the lead of government. What that often means is justifying underspending in certain portfolios and overseeing healthy budgets in other areas. It just so happens agriculture and highways are critical to the Sask. Party’s rural base. As such, regardless of who has been minister, ministers running these portfolios under the Sask. Party government have received substantial program and funding support. There will be bumps along the way. Carr will hear the obligatory complaints about the roads. Marit will hear detailed, learned complaints about how the agriculture portfolio is run. But it is in the Sask. Party government’s political interests to ensure these two are successful in their respective portfolios. Ongoing funding in agriculture and highways should ensure the two new ministers do well. Gordon Brewerton Senior Group Publisher
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2nd Monday of the Month Cancer Survivor Support Group Meetings at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. For further information phone June 306-445-3337, Ken 306-481-4137, Myrna 306-445-2328 or Raj 1-306-202-6042.
2nd Monday of the Month BUH Retirees meet at the North end A&W at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.
2nd Monday of the Month Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more info phone 306-937-2987.
2nd Monday of the Month Cancer Survivor Support Group - A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends meet at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. The strength of one is the strength of all. All are welcome. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137.
Mondays & Wednesdays
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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.
2nd Monday of the Month
Cancer Survivor Support Group - A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends meet at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. The strength of one is the strength of all. All are welcome. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137.
Thursdays
North Battleford Table Tennis Club at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371- 103rd Street at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays only until beginning of September. Accompanied youth (13+) and adults. All skills levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome.
Saturday, September 8
WALK FOR GUIDE DOGS - Come Walk for Guide Dogs. Register on the Boardwalk at Destination Battleford at 2:00 p.m. Walk your dog, vie for prizes and enjoy a hot dog. Give someone a “New Leash on Life” by raising money by filling out a Pledge sheet available at your vet clinic and Pet Value. Sponsored by PetValue, and North Battleford Bonaventure Lion’s club. Costs to train a Guide Dog exceed $25,000.
Sunday, September 9
2nd Annual Cody Duaime Memorial Walk. - Registration: Do Drop Inn, Meota at 11:00 a.m. Pledge Sheets on Facebook. Prizes for the most pledges collected. Wiener Roast to follow.
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. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.
Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Come join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 7:00 p.m. for Lawn Bowling for all ages. Free lessons. Everyone welcome! Held at 1802-106th Street across from Caleb Village. Call 306-445-8344 for more information.
Tuesdays Regular Bridge Lessons starting at 10:30 a.m. playing Bridge to follow. Call Margaret at 306-445-7615.
Tuesdays Knit & Natter meet at Porta Bella Restaurant, 2491- 99th Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements. Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied. All skill levels and ages welcome. Phone Vistara at 306317-9434 for more information.
Wednesdays
Wednesdays Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.
1st Wednesdays of the Month The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Christ at 306-445-3909.
2nd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.
2nd Wednesday of the Month The Alzheimers Support Group is held at the Caleb Village every month except July and August. Phone 306-937-7232 for information.
3rd Wednesday of the Month Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. It is a self help group for people with Cancer and their family and friends. For further information call Pat Gotto at 306-445-5891. All are welcome.
3rd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480 for more information.
Thursdays North Battleford Table Tennis at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371 103rd Street at 6:30 p.m.Accompanied youth (13+) and adults.All skills levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome.
Thursdays Peer To Peer Support Group meets Thursday mornings at The Mental Heal Association, 1602- 103 Street, North Battleford at 9:30 a.m. A very warm welcoming group.
Thursdays Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.
Thursdays Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.
Tuesdays
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.
Midwest Food Resources - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce.To order call or text us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow us on Facebook.
Tuesdays Battlefords Art Club meets at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. Call or text 306-441-6453 for more information.
Tuesdays TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Irene Lascelle at 306-445-4625.
Tuesdays TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.
Tuesdays Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.
Last Tuesday of the Month Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1602 - 103rd St., North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Battlefords Cowboy Church at Battleford Legion Hall, 22nd Street Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Open to all religions. Everyone welcome.
1st Friday of the Month
The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306-480-7797.
1st & 3rd Friday of the Month Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.
2nd Friday of the Month Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October 2017 to April 2018. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month
Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306937-3190 or 306-441-3147. New members welcome.
This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday’s News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 Thursday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.
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When life’s questions seem to have no answers There are a number of sayings used to indicate something that is (or should be) obvious. In the 1500s they used to say, “It’s plain as a pikestaff [or packstaff],” referring to the staff carried over the shoulder of a peddler, on which he hung a sack filled with his wares. Today, we might say, “It’s as plain as the nose on your face.” Another common adage is, “It’s plain as day.” That’s likely a shortened version of, “It’s plain as the sun at midday,” a saying more than three centuries old. But sometimes, what’s obvious and easy to understand by one, is not by another. For example, if the car breaks down, and you lift to hood, do you know where to look for the problem, and how to correct it? Some will, but others won’t. It takes a special kind of knowledge and skill to do car repairs. The same goes for dealing with what’s wrong when a computer stops functioning, as it should. Guessing what the issue might be, and doing something we think might help, could get us in worse trouble than before. It’s better to wait until we can talk with someone who has the expertise required. Someone justified in saying the solution is plain as
day to them. In our daily lives, there are many things we do not know. Though it’s a good thing to plan ahead, and though we may lay our plans for the coming days, we have no guarantees that we’ll be able to carry them out. “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” (Prov. 27:1; Jas. 4:14) And tomorrow’s unknowns affect our prayer life, knowing what to pray for. But the Spirit of God can help us with that. “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought.” (Rom. 8:26) Life’s trials raise many questions as well. Suffering Job cried in anguish, “Why did I not die at birth?” (Job 3:11) Often the “why” questions go unanswered. We may know some of the things God is doing, but a full understanding awaits eternity. That is what hymn writer Adam Geibel (1855-1933) came to realize. Mr. Geibel’s son-in-law worked for a steel mill. Because he showed great promise, he was given experience in one department after another, with the object of future leadership in the firm. Then one day there
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was a terrible accident. A conveyor loaded with molten ore jumped the track, throwing it’s contents in all directions. Geibel’s son-in-law threw himself in front of some cowork-
ers, trying to shield them, and he was burned to death. The Geibels were heartbroken at the great loss. Adam had loved the young man like his own son and,
after the tragedy, he fell into a deep depression. Christians continued to pray for him, but it seemed nothing would lift his spirits. But the day came when the man returned to his office, his face reflecting renewed peace and joy. When asked what had happened he said, “I kept asking God why? But I felt I could go on no longer in this attitude. Last night, as I was praying, the Lord Himself seemed to say to me, ‘Adam, someday you’ll understand all about it, for someday I’ll make it plain to you.’” It was out of
A place of refuge While chatting with family this week, my husband’s family history came up in conversation. Refugees from what was then West Prussia, they lost their father, mother and youngest brother during the Second World War. The thing that has always impressed me most, however, is the depth of the gratitude they exhibit towards those who took them in, helped them get out to safety and then sponsored them to come to Canada. Laughter is part of nearly every con-
versation we have; nearly seven decades later they have not forgotten the relief and security strangers provided for them. Now, and without reiterating the magnitude of this year’s fire storms, it’s not the destruction of forests and properties, as devastating as those things can be, that prompt this article; rath-
er, it’s the heartache I feel for the people who have been forced from their homes and communities. While you and I may or may not be in that situation, at some point we all face situations that cause us to long for a place of safety and refuge. American writer, singer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou once wrote: “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” Be it music, humour, reading or any multitude
that new perspective that he sat down at the piano and wrote the music, and the initial stanza of a new hymn – to which another later added two more stanzas. Geibel’s contribution says, “I do not know why oft ‘round me / My hopes all shattered seem to be; / God’s perfect plan I cannot see, / But someday I’ll understand. / Someday He’ll make it plain to me, / Someday when I His face shall see; / Someday from tears I shall be free, / For someday I shall understand.” of other diversions, seeking refuge from pain and suffering is common to us all. I’ve been reading again about the life of the Psalmist David; if there ever was anyone who knew the heights of success and the depths of failure, he did. A king, an adulterer and murderer, a bereaved father — he experienced it all, but he also knew the source of forgiveness, grace and refuge. “The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.” Psalm 9:9 He’s my refuge; He’s there for you, too.
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
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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. Service
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
Everyone Welcome
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Guild resumes sessions By Linda Welford
Bowtie, flying geese, dresden, snowball, cathedral window, log cabin, hexie. What do these words have in common? If you know the answer, you are probably a quilter. Rivers’ Edge Quilters have been stitching and creating anything that has to do with quilting since
September 2000. Regular meetings are held on the first Friday of the month from September to May starting at 1 p.m. and end-
ing with coffee and cookies. Meetings are held at the Don Ross Centre in the craft room. Regular quilting days are Monday, Thursday and Friday. Members work on individual projects and may choose to participate in classes, workshops, marathons (sewing not running) and many more instructional or quilting activities. Tables, irons, and ironing boards are available for members. Bring your machine and your project (new or a work in progress) and your notions. Show up at 9 a.m. or later and you will be welcomed by a wonderful group of ladies. Everyone is welcome to attend the guild’s first meeting of the new quilting season on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. For further information call 306937-7471 or 306-480-7797.
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