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2011 Saskatchewan Star Party News Story
Posted in Event, Media, news on October 21, 2011 by saskskepticIts Alive!
Posted in news, Saskatoon on September 14, 2011 by saskskepticAfter a one year hiatus, the U of S Freethought Alliance is back. Go join their facebook group.
ToonCon 2011
Posted in Event, news, Saskatoon on September 2, 2011 by saskskepticToonCon, Saskatoon’s new boardgame and miniature convention is happening Oct. 1 and 2.
Announcing the return of a boardgame and miniatures convention to Saskatoon! Welcome to the first annual ToonCon, a boardgame and miniature convention for the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. ToonCon was created to allow fans of games to share their enjoyment and excitement for board and miniature games with one another. By working with the gaming community, we hope to create an event with something to offer everyone, whether you’ve been tossing dice for decades, or just tried your first game last week. So take a look around, see what ToonCon has to offer, and help us make this a new Saskatchewan tradition!
Some of the games we are playing at ToonCon will be Warhammer Fantasy Battles, Warhammer 40K, Settlers of Catan, Agricola and Ticket to Ride. Whether you are a grizzled gamer or just throwing dice for the very first time, check us out.Head over to the Game info page and select your games, select the days and pay via paypal! If you have any questions, please send us and email at Saskatoon Con.
The costs are:
$20.00 for Saturday, $15.00 for Sunday or $30.00 for the entire weekend!
Early bird registration (before September 25th) for the entire weekend is only 25 bucks.
An Evening with William Shatner: How Time Flies
Posted in Event, news, Regina on August 27, 2011 by saskskepticWilliam Shatner of priceline.com fame will be in Regina Friday Oct 21 at the Conexus Arts Centre.
He will also be in Vancouver, Edmonton and Winnipeg
October 19 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre for Performing Arts
October 21 – Regina, Saskatchewan – Conexus Arts Centre
October 23 – Edmonton, Alberta – Shaw Conference Centre
October 25 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Centennial Concert Hall
Ticket Info can be found at: http://www.behindtheicon.net/shatner.htm
Mr. Shatner, best known for his varying roles as Cpt. James T. Kirk, T.J. Hooker and Attorney Denny Crane, will be coming to a city near you this Fall. With a career spanning more than 7 decades, Mr. Shatner’s career in entertainment and philanthropy work is unparalleled by any other Canadian born entertainer. Mr. Shatner will be taking attendees on a wild ride through his life and career and singing songs as only he can.
Several seating options will be available for each event, starting at $79 + service charge and up
VIP TICKET HOLDERS WILL ENJOY THE FULL EXPERIENCE! From seating in the front rows, to a private VIP meet and greet and after party, to souvenirs, photo opportunities and your all access VIP lanyard. Don’t miss out, VIP tickets will sell out fast.
Show at 7:30pm, VIP Experience is after the show.
Ticket Info can be found at:
http://www.behindtheicon.net/shatner.htm
CFI Saskatoon: Freethought Discussion
Posted in news, Saskatoon on July 10, 2011 by saskskepticAnnouncing a new Meetup for CFI Saskatoon/Saskatoon Freethinkers!
What: Freethought Discussion
When: Sunday, July 17, 2011 11:30 AM
Where: Venice House
906 Central Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7N 2G8
306-373-6666
In July, we will have another informal type of Meetup. This will allow people to socialize more in a casual atmosphere. Attendees will be choosing the topics and discussing them in small groups.
We’ll check in at the end to see how members like this format and what interesting things everyone discussed.
CFI Saskatoon: Seize the patio! Freethinkers in the Pub
Posted in news, Saskatoon on July 6, 2011 by saskskepticThe next freethinkers in the pub is Today.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
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O’Shea’s Irish Pub
222 2nd Ave S Saskatoon, SK |
CFI Saskatoon Meetup: Confessions of a Christian Feminist:Women & the Church in the Post-Enlightenment
Posted in news, Saskatoon on June 17, 2011 by saskskepticThe next Saskatoon Freethinkers meetup is:
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Confessions of a Christian Feminist:Women & the Church in the Post-Enlightenment
will happen on Sunday, June 19, 2011
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Women’s roles in organized religion have always evoked lively debate. As a feminist scholar within Christianity, Sandra Beardsall will note the diverse reactions to “Enlightenment,” which positioned women in diverse and conflicting ways in church life and leadership, and suggest avenues for conversation for secularists and religionists in post-modernity. Sandra is the first religious speaker we have invited to one of our meetings. Hopefully members will appreciate this opportunity to speak with someone of faith. Here are links to a few things written by Sandra or quoting her: Article in Canadian Women Studies “I Love to Tell the Story” The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan entry for the “United Church of Canada” National Post Article “United they fall” Biography Sandra Beardsall is Professor of Church History and Ecumenics at St. Andrew’s College, Saskatoon. Originally from Ontario, she served as an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada with congregations in Labrador and eastern Ontario , before moving to Saskatoon to teach. She participates in research and writing related to Christian history and to interchurch/interfaith dialogue. |
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“Faith Healer” Peter Popoff in Toronto
Posted in news on June 11, 2011 by saskskepticIt is a travesty that this man is on TV in Canada asking for money.
Courtesy of CFI Canada.
