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Unable to see straight, like being intoxicated

Unable to see straight, like being intoxicated

Betrayal and denial are actions that are as common as freckles. Often, we may not see how serious it is to betray others. Too often, we deny our responsibility for the well-being of others as well as for ourselves.
Keep the lights on at The Lighthouse

Keep the lights on at The Lighthouse

Dear Editor In the early days of the provincial election campaign in 2016, the Saskatchewan government made national headlines for sending two young, homeless, Indigenous men out of North Battleford on one-way bus tickets to Vancouver.
Giving and possessing

Giving and possessing

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reading the Old Testament account of the journeys of God’s children as they made their way from captivity in Egypt, across the years of their trek through the Red Sea, enemy territory and seemingly endless desert.
History re-imagined

History re-imagined

Letter to the Editor
Farm practices may have altered the quality of our butter

Farm practices may have altered the quality of our butter

The increased use of energy supplements is leading to harder butter that doesn’t soften at room temperature
Tight planet grouping a photo opportunity

Tight planet grouping a photo opportunity

The moon is just past full phase at the beginning of the month. March 9, Saturn shares the spotlight with the moon, and March 10, Jupiter has the honours, both four degrees away from Luna.
Begonias: easy to grow and attractive

Begonias: easy to grow and attractive

This article was inspired by a selection of begonia bulbs observed Iat my favourite supply store – Early’s Farm and Garden in Saskatoon. After a month of extremely cold weather, it was a welcome sight to see some summer flowering bulbs.
Ministerial message: A season of reflection

Ministerial message: A season of reflection

“…for forty days he was tempted by the devil.” —Luke 4:1-13 As we begin the season of Lent in preparation for Easter, the issue of temptation takes center stage.
Quit boxing with one hand tied behind your back!

Quit boxing with one hand tied behind your back!

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, feels church people hide behind religious words, liturgical seasons and traditions that are smoke and mirrors to others.
Why is the Chapel Gallery closed?

Why is the Chapel Gallery closed?

Dear Editor The letter below is one that I have sent to each member of the North Battleford City Council. I encourage all residents in the Battlefords and area to do the same: I am writing to you regarding the Chapel Gallery.
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