In the Community

Nolan Haukeness has a hard time believing that May 3 marked the one-year anniversary of the wildfires that swept through Fort McMurray and destroyed his family’s home.

Saskatchewan author Garrett Wilson held a fascinating reading from his new book “Outlier, Life, Law and Politics in the West” at the Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia on April 23.

I admit that in my younger days I secretly wished for a few spectacular displays of God’s leading in my life.

Volunteers of Assiniboia and district were in the spotlight for a volunteer appreciation event on April 27 at the Prince of Wales auditorium in Assiniboia.

The Assiniboia and District Music Festival turned 85 this year and celebrated fantastic musical performances as well as deserving music scholarship over two days of competition at the Assiniboia Alliance Church in Assiniboia on April 23-24.

Four women were applauded for their contributions to life in the Estevan area during the 19th annual Quota International of Estevan Women of Today Awards.

A workshop on child sexual abuse raised awareness in the community of Assiniboia and area. Messiah Lutheran Church brought the Little Warriors “Prevent It!” workshop to a full hall in Assiniboia on April 8.

Seize the day! Take the opportunity before it’s too late! Never get too old to try something new! All great slogans, if you decide to follow their advice. This week I did.

For many years I asked myself, “Why did God exact such a terrible price in the death of his son Jesus?” My thinking was tied up in Old Testament sacrifice of dumb animals and blood that tried to buy forgiveness.

Bruno is enjoying his new lease on life.