New pope is Pope Francis

New pope is Pope Francis

NHL REALIGNMENT

TSN talks about the proposed NHL realignment.


Two conferences (14 teams in west and 16 teams in east)
Four divisions (7 teams in each western and 8 in each eastern)
Top 3 from each division makes playoffs + 2 wild card spots for each conference


It is hard to figure out the perfect balance, so this is probably as good as any.  Maybe adding the possibility of an eastern conference team crossing over to the west if they had more points and had won the season series would help balance a little more.

Ranger Lake Bible Camp

Registration is already open for summer camp at Ranger Lake Bible Camp.  It is a nice thought on these cold days of January.

Joining a new blog

I am joining a conversation at Make Time for Theology if you want to check it out.

Winnipeg Jets first game

I watched most of the Winnipeg Jets first game of the season.  Nik Antropov scored the first goal for them in the 3rd period and gave a glimmer of hope that was shut down shortly after by Montreal.  The Canadiens had control of the game, behind the great goaltending of Carey Price.  Hopefully the Jets goaltending comes around and saves a few games for them.  It may be a long season, but I am looking forward to watching the team progress over the next few years.  GO JETS!

Thanksgiving Sunday

Today I am thankful for :
my family!, my friends! and my church! 
God has truly blessed me. 
I am most thankful that God loves and cares for each of us.

Roughriders make coaching changes

Ken Miller is going to take over as head coach and maybe even offensive coordinator after the team has fired Greg Marshall and Doug Berry.  This team will look a lot different for the Labour Day game.  Maybe some more changes on the way before then?  Can Ken Miller restore the team chemistry and winning attitude that they have had the last few years?  It would sure be great to see them come out with their first home win against Winnipeg.

Roughriders trade DE Mullinder

Some changes have been needed and the offense does need some help.  I don't think Dallas Baker will be the entire answer, but is a step in the right direction.  After trading Tad Kornegay the Roughriders responded with a win over Montreal, hopefully this trade will motivate the team to get their first home win this year against Calgary.

Point/Counterpoint: Can Montreal threepeat?

Montreal does have a very strong team.  With Calvillo at QB and solid receivers in Jamel Richardson and S J Green they will definitely be a contender (if not the favorite) when the playoffs come around, but winning three Grey Cups in a row is very difficult.  I expect another team to take the title this year.  I would like to see Montreal lose their first game of the year this week to Saskatchewan and then watch the wheels slowly fall off of Montreal's running game.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders 0-3

The Roughriders need to make some changes.  I was more concerned about the defence until this game and now have concerns on offence as well.  The whole team needs to take a good look at what is happening and figure out how to turn things around.  A win in Montreal would help Rider fans to forget the slow start.  I am really reaching for a positive from this game, but it was nice to see that Johnson can kick a 50 yard field goal.

Saskatchewan Christian Ashram

We had another spritually renewing weekend at the Saskatchewan Christian Ashram which was held at Arlington Beach Camp and Conference Centre.

It was July 1 - 3 /11.

Proverbs 6:16 - 19

Proverbs 6:16-19
New International Version (NIV)


16 There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,
19 a false witness who pours out lies
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

We are going through a sermon series called 6+1 at Dalmeny Bible Church that is based on these scriptures.

New Star Phoenix Column

Jordon Cooper is now writing a new column in the Star Phoenix. I am looking forward to reading these every Monday.

Saskatchewan returns punt!

Wins and loses don't mean a lot in the pre-season, but it was nice to see Saskatchewan return a punt for a touchdown. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come. An electrifying punt return for a touchdown from Saskatchewan's Hugh Charles was the game's biggest moment.

Vacation Bible School

August 21-25. Theme this year is Hometown Nazareth. Register and read more about it here! Volunteers are needed to put on this fantastic summer event. If you are interested please contact the Dalmeny Community Church or the Dalmeny Bible Church.

Dalmeny Bible Church

Summer Sunday Services

Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.
Coffee's On 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks sympathized with the Canadian Postal Strike and decided not to deliver yesterday.

Chronicles of Narnia

Just watched The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe with my family. We are working at reading through the books and tonight watched the movie. It is one of my favourites.

7 days of mediation, no results yet.

The mediation process has not produced a deal for Saskatchewan teachers yet. I am looking forward to seeing the report of the special mediator that should be coming out around June 30. Hopefully there will be a deal before September.