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Community rallies to fight huge prairie fire Strong winds helped to fuel a monster prairie fire near Glenworth on September 4. But thanks to an immense community volunteer effort, the fierce fire was contained. At least three ranches were affected. Six Mile Ranch was the hardest hit losing 3,200 acres of its best fall grazing grass. The fire was reportedly started in the daytime by a spark from a swather in a neighbouring field that was rapidly spread through some of the field by the strong wind and into grass pastureland. Very quickly the fire grew out of control on the tinder dry prairie grass. It developed into a fire that was almost eight miles wide. It was difficult not to notice the huge wall of dark flames being whipped up by the high winds that day. The community rallied to help fight the fire. Word spread rapidly by phone and Facebook. Volunteer fire departments from Mankota, Glenworth and Kildeer arrived with grass fire-fighting equipment. Over 300 ranchers in the area flocked to the scene to help bringing their own water tanks. “Watching rural families come together is truly amazing,” said Corinne Gibson, whose ranch was most affected. Some of the volunteers controlled the advance of flames. It was difficult to see the fire line because of the intense smoke. Graders plowed furrows to stop the spread of the fire. Others patrolled the perimeters to keep the fire contained. Still others in the local community pitched in in the background by bringing food, coffee and
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Even from a distance the fire looked immense. water for those battling the wild blaze. By the early evening, water bomber planes arrived from Prince Alberta to assist. Volunteers continued fighting the fire until about 10 p.m. when it was brought under control. The few remaining hotspots were monitored overnight and into the next day. Miraculously, there were no animals injured on the cattle pasture that burned and no human injuries. The Gibsons were able to move most of their 300 cattle out of the pasture area when the fire started. However, the frightened cattle scattered and the
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family spent days searching for them and rounding them up. The Gibsons are now assessing the damage having lost their best grass to the fire. They face an immediate problem of where to locate these cattle this fall and how to feed them over winter. The RMs in the south area are some of the driest in the province with practically no rain since April. The RMs issued fire bans back in July following extreme drought conditions this summer. This fire demonstrated how fast a fire can get out of control in dry conditions.
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Agriculture
Bovine TB investigation - one year later Last year in late September news rocked the beef industry that a cow from a herd in Alberta tested positive for Bovine Tuberculosis. This set off a chain of events, including months of investigations, the quarantine of 26,000 cattle in Alberta and Saskatchewan and quivers in the beef industry. One year later the investigation is still on-going and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency still doesn’t know where this strain of TB originated. Although only six animals have tested positive – the index cow and five others, about 11,500 animals had to be destroyed. A year later, only 10 premises with about 1,100 animals remain under quarantine, while 97 have been released from quarantine. The Assiniboia Times spoke to Bovine TB expert, Rick Davies, area chief inspector for Western Canada for the CFIA, about this Bovine TB outbreak, the investigation and its aftermath for the beef industry. When another cattle disease, BSE, was first detected in Canada in the 1990s, there was a lot of panic among producers and markets reacted. Unlike this situation, the TB investigation was more controlled with a lot of information made available. This case of Bovine TB proved to be more complex. “TB is unlike many of the diseases. It is slow moving. The government and producers have worked decades to eliminate it,” Davies said. Bovine tuberculosis is a contagious disease of both animals and humans caused by the bacterium mycobacterium bovis. Just like in humans, cattle can be infected and never show any symptoms, or it could take years for symptoms to develop. “It’s not unexpected that the pace is slow moving,” he added. Bovine TB is a reportable disease in Canada. This means that all suspected cases must be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The process of dealing with this outbreak and the reaction from government, cattle associations, producers and international markets was also very much different than the situation with BSE. Canada has status as a “Bovine TB-free” country from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Because of the unique nature of the disease, the OIE recognizes that once every four years a country can have a case of Bovine TB and still retain its status. The OIE has one eye on Canada’s investigation, but it’s not expecting any unusual finds given Canada’s rigorous testing
and containment process. Notably, since the news broke last year about the Bovine TB case, the marketplace has seen little interruption. Most of Canada’s international beef customers have TB control programs, such as the U.S. and Europe. In fact, potential new customers are not scared away by this incident. New markets for Canadian beef have opened up in China and the Far East recently. Davies says that the market impact has been minimal partly because Canada has developed good relations with its foreign trading partners. It has been very open about the investigation process which has lent confidence to the marketplace. The CFIA has also been very open with producers and cattle associations in Alberta and Saskatchewan with ongoing discussions and weekly reports. Both the industry and consumers understand that TB investigations and testing are quite slow. Davies explained that there are three major phases to this TB investigation. Phase one was directed at identifying the origin and spread of the disease and containing it. Animals were tested and some were destroyed. The bulk of this containment phase took place in the fall and winter of 2016 with the quarantine of 26,000 cattle located on dozens of premises. “The good news was that there was no further spread,” Davies added. He pointed out how the investigation was complicated by the co-mingling of animals and movement to different premises. The second phase involved the trace out that was a lengthy process of tracking all animals that once lived on premises connected to the index cow and herd and where they were marketed – whether to other farms, feedlots or for slaughter. “It took us to about 75 farms where the disease might have gone,” Davies described. The CFIA tested 25,000 cattle in total. “We are into the third phase,” he noted. At this stage of the investigation, the trace-in stage, the CFIA is looking at the disease origins and going back five years to look at the sources of the animals and their movements. They have been investigating 35 farms in Saskatchewan and 35 in Alberta. Although the testing sounds ominous, the CFIA is following testing protocols and does not expect to find any more cases. “We are quite optimistic that we will find
nothing,” Davies said. Going through with these protocols allows Canada to keep its “TB-free” status internationally. Part of the reason that the testing process seems to have taken so long is that CFIA investigators are trying to be as least disruptive as possible and visit farms for testing at the convenience of ranchers. It’s a busy time of year for ranchers at the moment, bringing cattle off pastures for check ups and for marketing. So, a lot of the final testing will take place in October. This phase also oversees the restocking of farms that were previously quarantined, had cattle destroyed and were disinfected. They want to ensure that clean animals are being released onto clean pastures. The CFIA expects to have its field work completed by Christmas, after that the scientists will sit down with the data for analysis and write the final report. This report will be shared with international customers, cattle producers and associations. Once the investigation is completed, Canada continues with its normal TB control program that includes inspections at livestock markets. The CFIA still doesn’t know how the cow contracted this strain of Bovine TB. “This strain was not seen before in either cattle or wildlife in Canada,” Davies noted. Investigators are hoping to find a link between the farm and the strain but they may never know. Scientific research into Bovine TB is long and slow, complicated by its nature as an intercellular disease. This means that it may take a cow many years to get sick after an infection. The CFIA uses for live testing the Gold Standard of TB testing, the comparative cervical test, which is an injection under the skin. It is the same test process used for humans. Only a small percentage of cattle show a reaction and they have to get retested. Further testing is only post-mortem and that involves a 14-week procedure in the lab. Cattle can be infected by the TB bacteria through the respiratory or digestive systems. The bacterium is common in soil and thrives in cool, damp and dark locations. It’s also impervious to frigid Canadian winters. Cattle can be infected by breathing in the bacteria while foraging or mixing with other animals, and they can pass it on through sneezing and other bovine behaviours as well as shedding it in milk.
A total of 3,330 head of cattle were sold in Saskatchewan the week ending September 1. This number is down from 4,132 head sold the previous reporting week, and down from 3,793 head the same week a year ago, Saskatchewan Agriculture reported. Saskatchewan feeder steer prices were higher over the week in the limited weight categories reported. Saskatchewan feeder steer prices increased between $0.83 per cwt and $4.50 per cwt over the week. The biggest price gain of $4.50 per cwt was in the 800 lb. to 900 lb. weight category.
Saskatchewan feeder heifer prices were reported in all the weight categories over the week except the 300 lb. to 400 lb. weight category. Prices were steady to higher from the previous reporting week with bigger price spreads in each weight category from the previous week. Feeder heifer prices ranged from unchanged to $8.36 per cwt higher, compared to the previous week. The biggest price gain over the week was in the over 800 lb. weight category which increased $8.36 per cwt. The Saskatchewan 750 lb. feeder steer basis compared
to the U.S. feeder cattle index price could not be calculated as there were no reported prices for Saskatchewan 700 lb. to 800 lb. feeder steers. Feeder cattle daily futures prices were mixed over the week to end mixed, week-over-week. The nearby August 2017 contract increased US$1.705 per cwt to expire at US$143.080 per cwt. The September contract increased US$0.625 per cwt to settle Friday at US$143.550 per cwt. The October contract declined US$0.225 per cwt to settle Friday at US$142.725 per cwt. Live daily cattle futures prices were mixed over the week with bigger losses on Tuesday to end the week lower, week-over-week. The nearby August contract declined US$1.425 per cwt to expire at US$104.525 per cwt. The October contract declined US$1.775 per cwt to settle Friday at US$105.150 per cwt. The December contract declined US$0.450 per cwt to settle Friday at US$109.475 per cwt. Prices for liveweight, non-fed cattle in Alberta were lower over the week. The price of D1 and D2 slaughter cows declined $3.50 per cwt to average $95.50 per cwt. The price of D3 slaughter cows declined $3.87 per cwt to average $86.20 per cwt. Fed cattle prices for Alberta fed steers averaged $137.60 per cwt over the week, down $0.93 per cwt from $138.53 per cwt the last reporting week.
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Mid-summer cattle sales held in Mankota The Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. held a yearling sale on September 1 and an all class sale on September 8. There were 1,062 head of yearlings sold and 302 head sold at the all class sale. These numbers are up from volumes sold at the July sale. Up for sale were seven weight categories of yearling heifers, one of stags and five weight categories of yearling steers. At the all class sale, bulls in the weight category of 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. sold in a wide range between $30 and $118 per cwt for an average $97.80 per cwt. This is a drop of between $55 to $13 per cwt from the July sale and a settling back to prices seen in June. Bulls weighing over 2,001 lbs. were down from the July sale selling between $76 and $116 per cwt at an average of $102.19 per cwt. Cows in all weight categories dropped substantially from the summer sales to sell between $20 and $94 per cwt. Heifers weighing between 401 lbs. to 500 lbs. sold at $105
per cwt. Heiferettes in all weight categories also dropped from the July sale to sell in a shorter range of $97.50 to $120 per cwt at an average of $110.81 per cwt. At the September 1 yearling sale, stags of all weights sold at $140 per cwt, an increase from the July sale. There were no steers sold weighing below 600 lbs. Steers in the weight category of 601 to 700 lbs. sold in a narrow range of $208 to $218 per cwt, while the yearlings in the 701 lb. to 800 lb. weight category sold in a range of $136 to $218 per cwt, averaging $205.42 per cwt. This is down from the July sale. Steers in the weight category of 801 lbs. to 900 lbs. sold in the range of $112 to $199.25 per cwt. The largest number of yearling steers sold in the 901 lb. to 1,000 lb. weight category between $150 to $179.75 per cwt. Those in the weight category above 1,000 lbs. dropped from the July sale selling at $118 to $172.25 per cwt.
Yearling heifers in the 401 lb. to 500 lb. weight category sold at $160 per cwt. Those weighing between 501 lbs. to 600 lbs. sold in a range of $125 to $160 per cwt. And young heifers weighing in the weight category of 601 lbs. to 700 lbs. dropped to sell in a range of $139 to $197.50 per cwt. Heifers weighing between 701 lbs. and 800 lbs. dropped to a range of $110 to $197.50 per cwt, while those weighing 801 lbs. to 900 lbs. sold between $158 to $176 per cwt, down from the June and July sales. Yearling heifers weighing 901 lbs. to 1,000 lbs. sold between $157.75 to $174 per cwt, while those above 1,001 lbs. sold between $149 to $157.75 per cwt. Fall sales dates at the Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Company in October include a yearling sale on October 6, an all class sale on October 13, the Canadian rancherendorsed Black Angus calf sale on October 20 and a Red Angus, Hereford and Charolais calf sale on October 27.
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Dry, hot weather speeds up harvest
The relatively warm and dry weather has allowed many producers to continue with harvest operations, reported Saskatchewan Agriculture for the week ending September 4. This year, producers across the province have an average of 45 per cent of the crop now in the bin. They also have 28 per cent of the crop swathed or ready to straight cut. This figure is well ahead of the fiveyear average of 28 per cent and ten-year average of 27 per cent combined for this time of year. One year ago, a dry week allowed for 32 per cent of the crop to be combined and 38 per cent swathed or ready to straight cut. Last year, yields were estimated to be above long-term averages, with the exception of lentils. This year, harvest progress is most advanced in the southwest region where 70 per cent of the crop is now combined. The southeast region has 60 per cent combined, the west-central region 44 percent and the east-central region 36 per cent in the bin. The northern parts of the province are just getting started with 12 per cent combined in the northeast region, while the northwest region has 18 per cent combined. Harvesting of crops are variable and some are well ahead of others. The fall rye is 99 per cent in the bin, winter wheat is 98 per cent, lentils are 91 per cent, field peas are 90 per cent, durum is 62 per cent, mus-
tard is 58 per cent, and barley is 51 per cent combined. Other crops are further behind. Only 38 per cent of spring wheat is in the bin, 31 per cent of the chickpeas, 27 per cent of triticale, 26 per cent of canola, 24 per cent of the oats, 16 per cent of canary seed and nine per cent of flax have now been combined. Provincially, 49 per cent of canola and 29 per cent of the spring wheat and mustard have been swathed or ready to straight cut. Not much harvest progress has been made on soybeans which remains at eight per cent combined, similar to the previous reporting week. The majority of the province received little to no rainfall this past week with the highest rainfall for the week of 56 mm reported in the Langenburg area. No other area received a similar amount of rainfall. The next highest amount reported was 6 mm in the Nipawin area. The Pierceland area still ranks as the highest amount of rainfall received in the province since April 1 at 543 mm. Topsoil moisture conditions remain low. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 24 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 34 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 19 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 43 per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this past
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underThe The Planning Development 2007 to amend amend Bylaw No. 02/14 02/14, known as the INTENT: proposed Bylaw 10/17Act, will amend thethe Bylaw asfollows: follows: INTENT: Theand proposed Bylaw 10/17 will Bylaw 02/14 as Zoning Bylaw. Addition of Infill Lot Residential District-R3 1. Addition 1.of Infill Small LotSmall Residential District-R3 INTENT: The proposed Bylaw 10/17 will amend the Bylaw 02/14 as follows:
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REASON: The purpose of the Residential Small LotDistrict District (R3) encourage REASON: The purpose of the Residential InfillInfill Small Lot (R3)isisto to encourage neighbourhood renewal and an affordable housing option by providing a zone that permits neighbourhood renewal and an affordable housing option by providing a zone permits development of new single detached residential units in mature neighborhoods onthat existing lots REASON: The purpose of the Infill Small units Lot District (R3) is to encourage thatof are under 12.19 mResidential (40 ft) in residential width. development new single detached in mature neighborhoods on existing neighbourhood renewal and an affordable housing option by providing a zone that permits lots that are under 12.19 mdetached (40 ft) inresidential width. units in mature neighborhoods on existing lots development of new single that are under 12.19 m (40 ft) in width.
2. The Zoning district Map referred to in Section 5.2 of Bylaw No.02/14 is amended in the 2. The Zoning district Map referred to in Section 5.2 of Bylaw No.02/14 is amended in the following manner: following manner: 2. The Zoning Map57 referred to in Section 5.2 of Bylaw No.02/14 is amended in the Lotdistrict 17, Block Plan W2283
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week is attributed to lack of moisture and strong winds. Producers across the province are busy combining, desiccating crops and hauling bales and grain. In southwestern Saskatchewan, harvest continues to progress quickly with the warm and dry weather. There is now 70 per cent of the crop in the bin, up from 49 per cent last week. This is well ahead of the five-year average of 45 per cent for this time of year in the region. An additional 13 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut. There is 17 per cent of the southwest crop still standing, and two per cent in swath and 11 per cent ready to straight combine. This is well ahead of the provincial average of 27 per cent still standing and well ahead of the rest of the province. The Coronach, Assiniboia and Ogema areas have 51 per cent of the crop combined. The Gravelbourg, Mossbank, Mortlach and Central Butte areas have 68 per cent combined. The Kyle, Swift Current, Shaunavon and Ponteix areas have between 70 to 74 per cent combined. In the southwest according to crop, 100 per cent of the winter wheat has been combined, lentils are 93 per cent combined, fall rye is 93 per cent combined with 7 per cent left as greenfeed or silage, field peas are 92 per cent combined, and barley is 77 per cent in the bin. Other crops are further behind in the southwest with 68 per cent of durum combined, 59 per cent of the spring wheat in the bin, mustard is 58 per cent combined, canola is 47 per cent combined, oats is 33 per cent combined with 18 per cent left as greenfeed or silage, and chickpeas are 33 per cent combined with 54 per
cent standing. The harvest of several crops is only getting underway. Canaryseed is 12 per cent combined with 69 per cent standing, flax is 10 per cent in the bin with 77 per cent standing, while 100 per cent of soybeans are still standing. The majority of the southwest region received very little rain last week. The Limerick area received the largest amount, but only 5 mm. The Moose Jaw area, which received only 2 mm of rain last week, holds the record for the most precipitation of 180 mm in the region since April 1. Topsoil moisture conditions remain low in the southwest. On cropland, topsoil moisture is rated as 13 per cent adequate, 32 per cent short and 55 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent adequate, 23 per cent short and 69 per cent very short. With the exception of south of the Consul, Maple Creek and Leader crop district, all other crop districts in the region continue to report that at least 86 per cent of cropland, hay land and pasture are short to very short topsoil moisture at this time. Half of the Consul, Maple Creek and Leader crop district is reporting short to very short topsoil moisture on cropland, hay land and pasture. The north of the Consul, Maple Creek and Leader crop district is reporting 100 per cent very short topsoil moisture on cropland, hay land and pasture. In the southwest the majority of crop damage this reporting week is due to lack of moisture and strong winds. Producers are busy combining, swathing and clearing out bins.
Dry year makes yields variable Producers are hard at work bringing in the 2017 harvest. The crop yields this year are extremely variable depending on the field and location. Generally, the quality is good across the province compared to last year which was affected by so much disease, said Brent Flaten, crop specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture. The current crop year has not seen the bleaching and blight that was experienced last year, but there are some reports that the durum is light and has run out of moisture. Moreover, there has been a lot of variation in crop quality depending on moisture levels. Some areas had thundershowers that helped crops to fill out, whereas in other areas of the province some crops had difficulties filling out because of hot, dry conditions. The north had comparatively more and timely rainfall and they are expecting above average quality and yields, Flaten noted. Yet, between Highway 16 and Highway 1, rainfall was patchy, but it was extremely dry south of Highway 1 and west of Weyburn where there was a definite impact on crop development. The crops set their maximum yield potential early in the growing season. There were problems reported with pulses where
the crop died out prematurely, leaving immature and mature lentils in the same field. Plants dried out too quickly and the seed didn’t have a chance to mature. Oilseeds are extremely variable. Crops yielded better than expected, but it still was an average or below average crop yield. At the other end of the spectrum, some crops are very poor. Chickpeas and mustard generally have been showing lower yields in the southwest. The hybrid canola was able to better withstand the droughtlike conditions and produce a greater yield compared to open pollinated varieties. The hybrid has a more aggressive tap root that penetrates deeper into the soil and is more efficient at getting soil moisture. There are reports in the south that some barley has been harvested as greenfeed rather than waiting for full maturation of the crop. Some ranchers are reported to be tapping into reserve hay from last year’s supplies due to the short hay crop, while others will be buying hay from farmers further north. Differences resulted from the variable rainfall experienced as well as differences in the soil type. The heavier clay soils hold more moisture and crops were able to develop longer than expected.
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Beginning Monday, September 25, 2017 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PUBLIC INSPECTION: The bylaw may be inspected by any persons at the Assiniboia Town Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays and online at www.assiniboia.net. Copies are available at cost. PUBLIC INSPECTION: bylawmay may be inspected any persons at the Town Assiniboia PUBLIC INSPECTION: The The bylaw be inspected by anyby persons at the Assiniboia Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays Town OfficePUBLIC between 8:30 a.m. andwill 4:00 on hearing Monday Friday excluding HEARING: Council holdp.m. a public on through October 2, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. statuat the and online at www.assiniboia.net. Copies are available at cost. Council Chambers at the Asaskan Complex at 131 Third Avenue West to hear any person or
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group who wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on October 2, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the
comments received atwill the hold hearing or that are delivered the undersigned at at the7:30 Townp.m. Office by PUBLIC HEARING: Council a public ontoOctober 2, 2017 Council Chambers at the Asaskan Complex at 131hearing Third Avenue West to hear any person or 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. who wants to comment on Asaskan the proposed bylaw. Council also consider at thegroup Council Chambers at the Complex at 131willThird Avenuewritten West to hear any comments received at the hearing or that are delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office by Dated at the Town of Assiniboia, in the Province of Saskatchewan person group who wants to the comment 4:00orp.m. on the Friday before hearing. on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider the 15th day of September, 2017. written comments received at the hearing or that are delivered to the undersigned at the Dated at the Town of Assiniboia, in the Province of Saskatchewan Town Office by 4:00 p.m. on the the15th Friday before the hearing. day of September, 2017.
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he Post Office in Assiniboia is a fantastic place where cultures and the generations intersect as the community picks up its mail. It’s also a great place for reporters to discover the pulse of the community. Like so many others this week, I was picking up my mail and, leaving the building, I was holding open the door for others behind me. It’s a deeply ingrained habit of my European upbringing. But I was taken aback when one elderly gentleman added an explanation to his “thank you”. He told me that he was very grateful that I “held the door open for an old guy like him” since he rarely experiences such courtesies anymore. This prompted me to contemplate such philosophical questions in life as “where have all our good manners gone?” as well as to ruminate on the treatment of our elderly on the eve of National Senior’s Week coming up on October 1. In many cultures in the world, most famously in China and Japan, the elderly are revered and honoured. Venerable sages are sought out for their wisdom. No more. Here in Canada we have been thoroughly Americanized after 150 years and the emphasis is no longer on the values of our heritage cultures, but on ephemeral youth and hi-tech wizardry. The billion dollar clothing, cosmetics and music industries are all geared to young people. Now in the fall, parents rush to register their children in sports, arts, music and academic activities. Parents go to great lengths to enroll their children in the best schools and child care. But what about at the other end of the age spectrum? Where are the cosmetics and clothing choices for seniors? Businesses miss out on a huge market. Unlike youth with little to spend, the elderly have a lifetime of earnings. Where are the activities, academic classes, music and fun programs for the elderly? A friend once commented that he didn’t want to spend his final days playing shuffle board in a care home. I sympathized, and also wondered why more attention hasn’t been given to developing programs to engage the minds and bodies of our seniors. A few generations ago, the elderly were not shunted aside out of sight in care homes. It was commonplace, especially in the rural areas, to live close by their children or even to move in with them. They would continue living a purposeful life as far as their capacities would allow. They might babysit grandchildren, pick berries, cook for the family, write family histories, take up hobbies like wood-working among other gentler past-times. They were fully-engaged individuals. I once met an elderly lady in a senior’s residence in a wheelchair whose hands were ravaged by arthritis. Yet she still knitted wonderful scarves, hats and other items for her family and friends. While today’s youth may have written her off and tucked her in by the shuffle board table, this woman continued to make meaning in her life and bring joy to others with her knitted gifts. The elderly were also around in the past to offer good advice to wayward children and pass on the wisdom of their years to the next generations. Google has now rendered grandma’s advice redundant as generations that follow her turn to anonymous blogs, YouTube videos and Wikipedia to find their answers. There is something to be said for knowledge gained through experience, handed down from one human being to another, and when given, it is tailored to the recipient’s situation. Social researchers note that the aging baby boomer generation is set to transform what it means to be a senior. They have cultivated pro-active lifestyles and reject the idea of being shunted away. But they are in fact only reviving the family practices of their forefathers, creating an active and purposeful life to the end. In the meantime, what can we do for our seniors today, you know, the ones who lived through two world wars and the Great Depression while sacrificing to build infrastructure for us today. While senior-based living is a great idea to care for their needs, the opinions and viewpoints of these seniors should not be ignored. They still have a lot of knowledge to contribute to society. They could be integrated into educational and entertainment programs for youth as guest speakers or asked to demonstrate activities. They make the perfect mentors with a lifetime of experience. The optimal mix of any group or society is one with a range from the youthful exuberant all the way to experienced individuals. As we approach Senior’s Week, let’s examine our community groups and see how they stack up in helping to make life meaningful for our seniors.
Finding balance and abundant life Submitted by Rev Marilyn Leuty, serving the United Churches of Assiniboia, Coronach and Rockglen What activities are you and other household members “signed up for” this fall beyond work, school and household tasks? Lots of kids and adults register for hockey, dance, curling, and other physical activities; some of you may put regular card games at the 55 Club on your calendar. Maybe, you are part of a service club that meets regularly. I sign up for Yoga classes; my spouse is in a choir and on the board of a children’s camp. What are we hoping for when we do such things? Scripture tells us that Jesus’ intention and hope for us is abundant life and we will find this through a relationship with God that engages our minds, spirits, strength (physical abilities) and hearts (compassion). This abundant life will be developed, also, in caring for our neighbours as much as for ourselves. So, I look at these aspects of my life and as I choose where to spend the time God gives me, I seek some balance. In
my daily work, I certainly spend time on worship and spiritual development, and my mind is regularly exercised in planning church-related ministries. Pastoral work engages my heart, too. But the big gap is in engaging my body — there is far too much time sitting. So, to care for this creature that I am, and so that I will be able to serve God and neighbour, I walk the dog daily and I do yoga. How about you, and your household members? As you select activities and commitments for your time, is there balance? Are you setting aside time for worship and spiritual development? Have you made time for compassionate service to others in some way? If school, or work, that engages your mind aren’t part of your life right now, how are you exercising the wonderful mind God has given you? The autumn, for many of us, is the time we reset our schedules. It is a great time to seek balance of mind, spirit, heart and strength and to reconnect with a worshipping community if we have been away for a while.
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Our Town Sunday, September 17 The Olympia Theatre will host a Kids Carnival fundraiser at the Assiniboia Curling Rink from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5. The event includes face painting, games, bouncy castles, carnival food and much more. Tuesday, September 26 The Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce will host a career fair at the Prince of Wales Centre. More information will be released closer to the date of the career fair. Friday, September 29 Internationally acclaimed Canadian singer Leisa Way will be featured in the concert “Oh, Canada, We Sing for Thee” at 7:30 p.m. This concert will include sing-a-longs to Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Shania Twain, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Buffy Ste. Marie, Meonard Cohen, Joni Mitchel, The Guess Who, Ian and Sylvia, Don Messer, Bryan Adams, BTO and more. Saturday, September 30 Join the community of Assiniboia and surrounding areas to celebrate the 2017 Ethnic Jubilee. Food, dress and entertainment from many cultures will be showcased during this family-friendly event. The Ethnic Jubilee is a special project of the Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce.
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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) donated $1,000 to the 7th Avenue School in Assiniboia for its nutrition program on September 6. Jillian Smith, Kelly Foster, Maureen Bonneau and Miranda Stoppler from FCC’s Assiniboia office presented the donation to 7th Avenue School principal Aaron Hesjedal along with the Grade 4B class and their teacher Carol Marit. Since 2004, FCC has been collecting food as part of its annual FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign in support of local food banks and hunger programs. This year the FCC will also be contributing a total of $100,000 to support school food programs. One hundred schools across Canada will be receiving $1,000 to support their food programs. This year, the FCC office in Assiniboia selected the 7th Avenue School in Assiniboia to make a donation to its school nutrition program.
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CULTURE DAYS 2017 PROPERTY Email: townoffice@assinbioia.net Culture Days will be held on TAX PAYMENTS MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION September 29, 30, and October 1. Please remember that 2016 property taxes are GRANT & PUBLIC ART GRANT Watch the civic news, online and posters for the details. due at July 31, 2017. @ AssiniboiaTown SENIORS WEEK
The Town of Assiniboia has proclaimed Seniors Week in Saskatchewan October 1-7, 2017. This special week encourages all of us to come together to recognize how important seniors are every day in every community.
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An economically, culturally vibrant downtown contributes to the prosperity and quality of life of the community. The purpose of the Main Street Revitalization Grant is to promote the rehabilitation, restoration and improvement of the Central Business District. The Public Art Grant was announced in recognition of the Shurniak Art Gallery’s 10th Anniversary and its purpose is to celebrate and promote Assiniboia’s uniqueness, sense of place, community spirit and vibrancy through the support of artists and the provision of art forms that can be enjoyed by the public. To learn more about these two Town Grants, information and applications are available on the Town’s website, at the Town Office or call us (306) 642-3382.
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SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH The Town of Assiniboia has proclaimed September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. As part of creating awareness we have illuminated the gazebo at Central Park with blue lights for awareness and encourage men in their 40’s to get a PSA test.
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Assiniboia students head back to school
Familiar sight
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The school bus unloading students at the Assiniboia Elementary School and in surrounding communities once again becomes a common sight. Drivers are reminded to drive cautiously around school buses and to observe reduced speed limits in school zones.
New year, new space
It’s back to school for students in Assiniboia and surrounding communities. While students arrived for their first day of the new school year on September 5, teachers were hard at work a few weeks ahead of that date, organizing and planning for the new school year. At the 7th Avenue School, students will be learning in greater comfort. The school was in dire need of more classroom space. This summer, the stage area was renovated and turned into a classroom. It is now the homeroom for Grade 4B. School staff and the SCC have planned out a club schedule for the year. They have strived to offer a variety of clubs in academics, sports and the arts to students of all ages. The school also welcomes some new teachers who are eager to support student learning during the year. At the Assiniboia Elementary School, three new kitchenettes have been installed. These stations now allow a food studies class to be held. It also means that the school can offer hot food service at some events. Assiniboia Composite High School is also packed with students. They welcome the new Grade 9 students. Students will also be signing up for clubs and activities for the year. Schools in the Prairie South School Division have had to contend with a 1.2 per cent reduction in spending following cuts to education in the provincial budget. Saskatchewan’s 28 school divisions will receive $1.86 billion in school operating funding, which includes revenue collected from the education property tax. At the same time, the government kept the school board system intact. There was some speculation that education would follow the health care model which will now have a single health region.
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The 7th Avenue School unveiled a new classroom for this school year. Space was tight at the school, but the stage was renovated into the Grade 4B homeroom.
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Brenna Luke, Kodi Sinclair, Mylene Swayze, Austin Dove and Logan St. Pierre caught up on news before beginning the new school year at Assiniboia Composite High School.
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In addition to a new crop of students in Grade 1, the Assiniboia 7th Avenue School welcomes some new teachers for this school year. Ellen Krogan will instruct the Grade 3A class and Chelsea Peters will instruct the Grade 3C/4A class. Photo by Marusia Kaweski
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Falyn Pituley was at 7th Avenue School early for the first day of school on September 5. She is entering Grade 3. Although she knows what to expect, she was excited to be back. Falyn was accompanied by her mother Jackie Pituley who is also a teacher Photo by Marusia Kaweski at 7th Avenue School.
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Assiniboia athlete breaks record For her first time out, it wasn’t bad. Tammie Shawcross of Assiniboia went to Regina on August 26-27 to participate in the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Provincial Championship and ended up breaking a record. Her achievement was all
Breaking a record Tammie Shawcross of Assiniboia competes in the Provincial Powerlifting Championship in Photos submitted by Tammie Shawcross Regina.
the more amazing because it was her first time competing. Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press and deadlift. Shawcross competed in the Classic Bench M1 category. She lifted 102.5 kg smashing the previous provincial record. She was recognized as the Best Lifter in the Classic Female Bench. The provincial championship is an annual competition. With this win, Shawcross now has an opportunity to go on to compete in the nationals. Shawcross got interested in the sport last year. Three years ago she started working out with weights to get fit. She trains with her husband who is a bodybuilder and trainer. She fell in love with the sport. At the gym, everyone was amazed at how much she could lift. Buoyed by this support, it was then that Shawcross looked into competitions and inquired at the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association about events. It’s becoming more accepted for women to be involved in weightlifting and powerlifting, but it’s still very unusual for older women to get involved in the sport of powerlifting. Shawcross was amazed at the atmosphere of support and comradery among the competitors in women’s powerlifting. As for the future, Shawcross hopes to build on this incredible sporting achievement and attend more competitions.
Town of Assiniboia has just released its 2017-2018 recreation guide with fall and winter programming. The guide provides information about public skating, youth recreational outdoor hockey, pickle ball, indoor floor hockey, the family fun day in February, free movies nights, senior’s indoor fitness, public library activities, dance lessons and arts events as well as many more activities and upcoming events. LARGE SHOP EQUIPMENT, SHOP TOOLS & PARTS AUCTION
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Kerry 1124 Metal Lathe, 11” swing, 40” Power V-Bed, various accessories, 110V, live centre, 3 & 4 jaw chucks *Lathe Accessories *Snap on Tools *40 Ton Press *Miller Matic 140 Mig Welder *Drill Press’s *Chop Saws *Band Saws *Pipe Bender *Air Compressors *Acetylene Welder w/cart *Brassing Tank & Torch *Safe *Shop Manuals *Welding Tables & Helmets *Speciality Wrenches *Air Impacts *Air Tools *Tap & Die Sets *Pipe Threaders *2000 lb. Winches *New 8 hp. Durapower Motor *Elec. Impacts *Large Selection of Tools *Testers *Water Pumps *Air Nailer *Water Pumps *Tools Boxes & much more. For further info call Marcel (306) 625-3534. Selling w/2 Rings
Scouts attend community registration night The 1st Assiniboia Scouts had the most elaborate and informative display at the community registration night. The tent and camping gear demonstrated practical activities, while the computer displays and pamphlets provided information about the group.
Fall activities registration held Assiniboia held its second annual community registration night on September 7 at the Prince of Wales Auditorium. Over 20 local groups and organizations set up tables with displays and information. Parents had a chance to accompany their children to sign up for community activities and gather more information about fall activities for children and adults. The community groups and organizations provided programming information and even took registration on the spot. The event featured a variety of groups this year that covered interests from sports and dance to music and the arts, as well as informational stations. They included the 1st Assiniboia Scouts, the Assiniboia and District Arts Council, the Shurniak Art Gallery, minor hockey, the Junior B Rebels Hockey Club, Giselle’s ShowTyme Dance Studio, Rockglen Multiple 4-H Club, Assiniboia Multiple 4-H Club, South Country Dance Productions, the Figure Skating Club, the Assiniboia Gymnastics Club, the Aquarian Swim Club, Burnay Fit, the Group of 10 Photography Club, Kids First, Safe Communities, the Town of Assiniboia Recreation Department, the Assiniboia and District Library, as well as individuals offering private lessons for violin, piano and hula hoop.
On the stage, parents and children could view demonstrations of fitness and other activities. Many of the groups were offering some new activities and programs this year. For example, the GSD Studio will be offering adult classes in ballet and Alixa Sutton Flexibility aimed at fitness. South Country Dance Productions also has added social dancing as well as a “dance for fun” recreational dance program for children which allows them to dance without the pressure of competitions or exams. Classes start on September 27 and run until November 29. Minor hockey will be hosting a referee clinic on November 5 in Assiniboia. The Junior B Rebels will be holding a hockey skills camp on October 6-8, followed by their home opener on October 14. The children’s play program, Tot Spot, will begin on October 6 running on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the St. George’s Catholic Church basement. Tot Spot is a free drop-in program with play time for children aged up to five as well as coffee and conversation for parents and caregivers. The facility has play structures, climbing, sliding, a play kitchen centre, craft space and other toys.
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2003 JD 4010 MFWA diesel Tractor, 3 pt. ht., 540 pto, hst, roll bar, 187 hrs. showing *Fordson Major Gas Tractor *1937 Case D Tractor *1951 8N Ford Tractor *3 Pt. Ht. Equip. (5’ FK Garden Cult., 4 1/2’ JD 450 Roto Tiller, 10’ Fimco Yard Sprayer, 7’ FK Finishing Mower) *Case 580B Backhoe w/FEL, 4301 hrs. showing *2005 Exiss STX/20 Aluminum 7’ x 20’ Stocktrailer, escape gate, 2-way back gate, rubber mats, divider gate, storage compart., torsion axles, spare tire, 8 bolt rims, 16” radial tires, external ties *Cub Cadet Model RZT54 Zero Turn Riding Mower *Horse drawn cutter *2-Seat Democrat Buggy *Horse Drawn Tank Grain Wagon *Horse Drawn Hay Wagon *24’ IH pto Swather *Harness, Tack *100 gal. Water Trough *Wagon Wheels *Honda 300cc Quad *Honda XL125X Motorcycle *5’ Swisher Finishing Mower *3 Water Pumps *Anvil *Elec. paint sprayer *Hand & Power Tools *Tool boxes *Grinder w/stand *Vice *Chain saw *Hedge trimmers *Water hoses *Parts washer *ATV & Car ramps *Air compressor *Ladders *Tire changer *Wheel barrows *Garden tools *Live animal traps *Ford short box Truck Topper *Radial arm saw *500 gal. metal water tank *500 gal. Fuel Tanks w/stands *Plastic pond liner *2 Poly Water Tanks *Lawn mower *Poly Turtle Water Tank *Canoe *Storage closet *Kitchen table *Sewing machine cabinet. For further info call (306) 923-1928 Auctioneers Note: All machinery will be started and demonstrated 1 hour before machinery sale time.
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congregation with more children and young families attending. The St. Louis parishioners continue to celebrate Mass in Mossbank every other Sunday. The story of the hundred-year history of the St. Louis Catholic Church is a remarkable one. It speaks to the resoluteness of the parishioners during the early years of the settlement of Saskatchewan. The parish’s tenacity reflects the reliance on faith by many generations of Mossbank residents to see them through the challenges of pioneer living.
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The St. Louis Catholic Church in Mossbank celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday, August 27 with a Mass and celebration. The Mass was held at the cemetery among the shade of the trees on this hot day. Former members of the congregation came from as far as Ottawa and all over Saskatchewan to attend this memorable event. In addition, members of other churches in Mossbank joined the St. Louis parishioners for the day. Archbishop of Regina Donald Bolen sent a letter of heartfelt congratulations that was read at the event. “As someone who grew up not so far away, in a mission church on the West side of Gravelbourg, I appreciate the perseverance and resilience as you worship God and practice the faith in your region,” he stated. The St. Louis Catholic Church building was built in 1917 and is not only still standing today, but it is also still being used. When it was first built, it consisted of the main part of the church. Once the Second World War was underway, the RCAF built the Bombing and Gunnery training school nearby in the 1940s. The population of Mossbank grew to thousands and there was a big demand for its amenities. St. Louis’ congregation swelled. They added a sacristy on the back and a porch in front at this time. Bolen commended the parish for its excellent leadership which guided it through many improvements. The parish put in new stained-glass windows, altar and pews, which they acquired from Assiniboia when the parish there built a new church. Heating sources evolved from wood to oil to a natural gas furnace over the years. In the 1970s, they replaced the siding and put on new asphalt on the roof. They also had power installed. Since its founding a century ago, Mossbank’s parish never had its own resident priest. It was served as a mission parish over the years by a number of pastors. Mostly, the priests came from Mazenod and some would come from Gravelbourg. Over the years, lay readers had led worship on the Sundays without scheduled services. Despite its small size and lack of a resident priest, the parish was never overlooked by the Church hierarchy. They received episcopal visitations in the past such as by Bishop Lemieux back in the 1940s. And recently installed Archbishop Bolen plans to make a visitation some time in the future as part of his goal to visit every
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OBITUARIES Audrey McCrea 1931 - 2017
Audrey Roberta McCrea, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away in Gravelbourg on August 30, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Audrey was born at Melaval, Saskatchewan on October 3, 1931. She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years Allen McCrea, parents Lawrence and Mary (nee Theis) Anderson and Ezra (Pete) Johnson, sisters Bev (Bruce) Mann and Kay (Dean) Hotchkiss. Audrey will be missed by all whose lives she touched, including her brother Lynn (Carolyn) Anderson, sister Marg (Wayne) Muirhead, her children Connie (Barry) Kennedy, Lynette (Bill) Greffard, Tom (Janet) McCrea, Leonard (Debbie) McCrea, Tim (Jane) McCrea, Sherry McCrea (Ken Roang), Jody Wise (Rob Lackmantz), and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Audrey loved her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She enjoyed being part of her church and community, spending time with family, gardening, and shopping. In her younger years she liked nothing better than riding through the hills on horseback. Audrey worked as a stenographer, census taker, salesperson, caretaker and caregiver; but her most important job was being a wife, mother and grandmother. A Memorial Service was held at the Gravelbourg Church of Christ building on Saturday, September 9th at 11 am. Lunch and fellowship followed at the Gravelbourg Parish Hall.Online condolences may be shared at www. pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels.ca
Daniel Wayne Bisgaard Daniel Wayne Bisgaard passed away suddenly September 5th at the age of 46 years. Born December 29, 1971 to Dan and Marilyn Bisgaard of Fife Lake, Saskatchewan. Dan was raised in Fife Lake and attended Rockglen School from Kindergarten to grade 12. He attended the University of Saskatchewan where he received a degree in Kinesiology. Dan found his life’s work with the federal government working with the Correctional Service of Canada both in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Dan worked many years as a Parole Officer Dan and was very proud of his most recent job with the service as a senior project officer in the security division of the at the Regional Headquarters located in Saskatoon. Dan often spoke about his colleagues in security and how many laughs they would enjoy during their work day. Dano as he was called loved playing guitar and spending time online researching different projects for himself and others. Dan recently discovered a love of travel and enjoyed his winter trips to his happy place in Mexico. He was always ready with a great laugh or a funny story. Dan loved spending time with his two cats Emma and Stache. Dan will be dearly missed by all who loved him and all of the many people whose lives he touched. Dan is survived by his dearly loved Daphne Cameron and her family, his parents Dan and Marilyn Bisgaard, his brother Dwain (Jenna), his son Jason Davis and granddaughter Zayley Davis as well as his many uncles, aunties, cousins, nieces and nephews and all who knew him. He was taken from this life way too soon. RIP Dan. Arrangements were in care of MARTENS WARMAN FUNERAL HOME (306-934-4888).
Adeline Schultz 1922 - 2017 It is with great sadness the family of Adeline Schultz announce her passing with family by her side on September 4, 2017. Adeline is predeceased by her husband Reinhold; daughter Dorothy Richards; and parents Daniel and Christine Damaski. Adeline will be sadly missed by her daughters Helen (Terry) Krauss and Evelyn Schultz; grandchildren David (Carissa) Richards, Dean Richards, Tara (Lee) Longworth, Tylor (Kelly) Krauss, Dillan Ducharme, Chelsea (Michael) Layden; great grandchildren Brandon and Alandra Richards, Payton and Ryan Longworth, Austin, Bailie and Emerson Krauss, Athena Layden. At Adeline’s request, a private family service will be held at a later date. In living memory of Adeline a memorial planting will be made by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director
OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES Helen Gravelle
Helen Lorraine Gravelle (nee McCorquodale) of Bengough, SK passed away August 22, 2017 at the Bengough Health Centre. Predeceased by her parents Duncan and Mary McCorquodale; brother Bruce; sisters-in-law Joyce McCorquodale, Margaret Albers and Jean Knutson; brothersin-law Tony Albers and Carl Knutson; and four nieces, Helen is survived by her husband Cliff, of nearly 70 years; four children: Charlene (Reinhard) Westphal, Penny (Ken) Stevens, Robin (Leslie) and Terry (Carla); grandchildren: Blake Holt, Buffy Keay, Bob Stevens, Craig Stevens, Michelle Myren and Travis, Arlin, Paul, Aaron and Patrick Gravelle; 17 great-grandchildren; sister Irene (Edolph) Oheim; sisters-in-law Claire (Don) Rose and Stella (Norman) Shaver and brother-in-law Calvin Gravelle. Helen was born September 17, 1927 in Bengough and grew up on the farm seven miles south of Bengough with her older brother Bruce and older sister Irene. Helen attended Macville School and Bengough High School. She attended Normal School in 1945-46 at Moose Jaw, SK. She went on to teach at Curzon, Waniska and Readlyn schools. In 1947, Helen and Cliff met and were married in the United Church in Bengough later that year. In 1949 they rented a farm four miles west of Cliff’s dad’s farm, which they bought in 1953. They later purchased Cliff’s dad’s farm and expanded into a small ranch, which they called Pair-A-Dice Ranch. While living on the ranch, Helen and Cliff were blessed with their four children. Family was most important; being a part of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren activities were special. Helen was a lover of reading and writing poetry. Helen and Cliff lived on the ranch until they retired to Bengough in 1991. Helen and Cliff would find more time for dancing and often went across the line to Plentywood, MT and danced at the Golden Wheel or Blue Moon. Helen and Cliff also enjoyed playing cards and bowling with friends. Funeral service was held August 26, 2017 at the Knox United Church, Bengough, SK, officiated by friend Reverend Ella Frank. A poem composed and read by son, Terry (the tradition continues). A loving tribute was given by granddaughters Buffy Keay and Michelle Myren. Special solo tributes were given by guitarist, Grant Giraudier. Pallbearers were: Blake Holt, Bob Stevens, Craig Stevens, Travis Gravelle, Arlin Gravelle, Aaron Gravelle, Paul Gravelle, and Patrick Gravelle. Donations were gratefully accepted for the Twilight Home Auxillary, Bengough. Interment followed in the Bengough Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.rossfuneralservice.com.
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Assiniboia library gears up for new season The Assiniboia and District Library had an information table at the community registration night on September 7 at the Prince of Wales Centre in Assiniboia. At the table with volunteers, branch librarian Lori Crighton, on the right, explained the variety of resources available at the library. On display was information about online resources, in house reading and multimedia resources, activities and programming. Storytime is one of the upcoming children’s proPhoto by Marusia Kaweski
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Assiniboia & District Public Library Pre-School Storytime Wednesday Mornings September 13 - November 29 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ages 3-5
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For more information, call 306-266-4660 Garage Sale. Friday, September 15th 4pm -7pm Saturday, September 16th 9am - 4pm. 710 3rd st. east Assiniboia. *37 Saskatoon Doll Collectors Club: Invites you to a Doll Show on Sunday, September 24th from 11:00 4:00 at the Royal Canadian Legion 362 - 3021 Louise Street . Contact: Dianne @ 306-253-4726.
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gramming that takes place at the library from September 13 to December 29. The popular drop-in program runs on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. It is aimed at small children aged three to five where they have guided story reading, crafts, activities and snacks. The Assiniboia library offers in-house books, DVDs, and other reading resources for children, teens and adults as well as digital resources such as hoopla and zinio and other services for ebooks, audio books,
movies, newspapers and magazines. It also offers the In Motion activity tubs for children. The library also offers community programming. This month, it is conducting a programming survey on Facebook and at the branch, offering the chance for community input. The library is running a weekly trivia contest on Facebook and at the branch with the winner receiving a prize of a book. The student’s summer reading contest draw will be taking place soon.
Southline musicians open for k.d. lang Submitted by S.Falconer Musicians Kacy Anderson and Clayton Linthicum have entertained in the cities in August. They opened for the k.d. lang concert on August 22 in Regina and on August 26 in Saskatoon. Jeneva Allingham was at Prince Albert on August 18 to compete in the 4-H Regional Judging Competition. They were required to judge several kinds of animals, including rabbits and to complete a written exam. It was a great experience. The Mankota UCW held a successful bake sale and garage sale on August 26. Davidson School of Dance held its registration at Glentworth Hall on August 31. This year, they will have students from Killdeer and Rockglen. Larry and Barb Sandor visited with family and friends on the way south from Alaska to their home in Arizona. Recent visitors with Bill and Audrey Wilson, Stephen and Ian included Christina Whittmire and
sons Ayden, Lowell and Rhett of Lethbridge and Stuart Wilson of Melville. Stuart and Theresa had spent a couple of weeks in Europe this summer. Pete and Jill Jenkins and boys had a brief holiday over west. They stayed at Cypress Hills Park and enjoyed mini-golfing and kayaking. They also toured the Sand Hills. Mary Jean and Pat Allen of Saskatoon spent a couple of days with Gordon, Sonia and Alex Falconer. They helped with the harvest operations. Robert and Loretta Eastley attended an Eastley family reunion at Great Falls in July. They reported a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. The Knaap family held a reunion at Camp Woodboia on the August 19 weekend. Johnny Knaap of Calgary organized the event. Many former friends and neighbours came on the weekend to visit with the family. Penny and Kelly Barker of Moose Jaw welcomed the birth of their son, Luke Roy, on August
5, 2017, weighing 5 lbs., 9 oz. Grandparents are Leon and Sheila Roy of Moose Jaw and Mike and Barb Barker of Moose Jaw. Greatgrandparents are Carl and Camille Anderson of Fir Mountain, Alice Roy of Moose Jaw, Marie-Louise Guillaume of Moose Jaw and Ken (Kip) Barker of Vancouver. Robert and Loretta Eastley were in Dalmeny on August 5 to attend Clara Fortnum’s 100th birthday. All five of Clara’s children were home for the celebration. Anne Loewen celebrated a special birthday on August 26. Her family, Randy and Wendy and Bonnie and Kim, organized a come-and-go tea at the Mankota Agricultural Hall. Guests enjoyed refreshments, birthday cake and, of course, visiting and renewing acquaintances. A supper for over 80 family and friends was held at the hall that evening. Other family members attending included Anne’s brothers, Frank and Audrey Bokor of Regina and Ernie and Debbie Bokor of Man-
kota, her sister-in-law Marion Taylor of Ontario and her long-time friend, Melitta Rausch of Mankota Health Centre. Out-of-town guests came from Calgary, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw. Anne retired to Moose Jaw several years ago but comes back to Mankota for special events. Mike and Annette Zak went camping with son Dale, April and Finn at Waskesiu in August to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were joined by Tammy and Jason Brown and boys of Milestone. Word has been received of the passing of Gladys Holmberg in Moose Jaw on August 19 at the age of 100. Gladys and Al lived in Glentworth at one time and raised their family here. Franki Jenkins spent a few days in Maple Creek. She attended the memorial service for a friend on August 26 and got reacquainted with many former friends. She also had the opportunity to visit with her cousin, Don White, while there.
Assiniboia to hold Terry Fox Community Run Assiniboia will be holding its annual Terry Fox Community Run on Sunday, September 17 starting at the Southland Co-op parking lot. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. and the run takes place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Participants follow a designated course around town equalling about five kilometres and end back at the parking lot.
Everyone is welcome to join and they can run, walk, ride a bike or jog. Last year the event raised $330. Every year in September, communities across Canada hold a run to remember Terry Fox and to raise funds for cancer research. Back in 1980, Fox had just lost a leg to cancer and he embarked upon an ambitious challenge to
HELP WANTED Assiniboia Livestock Auction is looking for cattle receivers and penners for the fall run. Some penners work on foot, some work on horseback, and some will use ATV’s to move cattle down the alleys. Hours are irregular, but there are lots of them including many weekends. If you are interested in any of these positions contact Rene at: apinfold@assiniboiaauction.com with resume fax 642-4549 or call 642-5358.
run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Nobody had attempted such a feat and he was met with a lot of skepticism. He started out with little fanfare, dipping his artificial toe into the Atlantic Ocean at St. John’s, Newfoundland, with hopes of reaching the Pacific Ocean. Fox ran the equivalent of a marathon every day and he gained the attention of the public with each kilometre. After 143 days and 5,373 kilometres, he had to halt his marathon outside of Thunder Bay when cancer
spread to his lungs. Fox broke many barriers. The public was captivated that he had embarked upon such a formidable goal at such a young age of just 21 years old and having lost a leg. Inspired by Fox’s courage, Canadians have since completed his Marathon of Hope annually and raised more funds than he had dreamed. His aim was $1 from each Canadian, or $24 million at that time. The first Terry Fox Run was held in September 1981, three months after his passing, with over 300,000
people participating. They raised $3.5 million. By May 2016, the Terry Fox run has raised $715 million for cancer research. Fox was the youngest recipient of the nation’s top civilian honour, the Companion of the Order of Canada. He was named Newsmaker of the Year by the Canadian Press and even a mountain was named after him in British Columbia. There are Terry Fox statues across the country such as in Thunder Bay where he ended his run, Ottawa, Vancouver and Saskatoon.
Good neighbour day was held in Assiniboia Mom’s Florist in Assiniboia held Good Neighbour Day on September 13. The idea around the day is to purchase a dozen roses and to give one of the roses to your neighbours and friends, or even strangers. “Good Neighbour Day started in Assiniboia quite a few years ago as a way to bring our neighbours and friends together,” said Erin Eberle, owner of Mom’s Florist. All the proceeds are being donated to a worthy cause, the Mental Health Unit in Assiniboia. The unit provides a service
that is very important to the community. It offers programs to help educate and promote awareness about mental health and overall well-being. “Giving flowers is always a heartwarming feeling, and when it goes to a wonderful cause, even better,” she added. Flowers symbolize acceptance and friendship and they just let someone know that you are thinking about them. Last year, Eberle ordered in about 300 dozen roses of different colours and varieties selling out by the end of the day.
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New book focuses on southern prairie ranchers The Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia will host a presentation of a new book about southern prairie ranchers who lived in the Grasslands National Park on September 17 at 2 p.m. The book is a Parks Canada project published by Couteau Books called “The Grasslanders” and it is written by well-known southern Saskatchewan author Thelma Poirier. She will do a reading from the new volume and speak on the history of the ranchers who played a major role in making the park a reality. “The book captures the story of the southern prairie ranchers before the establishment of the Grasslands National Park,” Poirier described the book. It was first unveiled at a book launch in Val Marie and Rock Creek in July and she made another book presentation in August in the East Bloc of the park. The book and the launch were part of Grasslands Park’s Canada 150 celebrations. The project was born after the park first approached Poirier to interview ranchers who had ranched on the Grasslands Park about how they viewed the natural resources. Later, it turned into a book that took her about two-and-a-half years to com-
plete. It was a huge research project with interviews and homesteading research. “The Grasslanders” contains the story of the beginnings of the Grasslands National Park as well as the ranching that existed there before the park was established. The idea of the park was first aired in the 1930s and was much discussed in the following decades but it never came to fruition until the 1980s. Parks Canada purchased natural grasslands land from ranchers under a willing seller arrangement. There were approximately 40 ranches involved in the park. Within the first 25 years since its establishment, the park acquired most of the land inside its proposed boundaries. The park is about 85 per cent complete having acquired much of the land originally agreed with the province. Poirier conducted interviews with these ranchers and created ranch profiles which were the stories of the ranches. “We looked into all of the people who ever lived on the lands,” she added. Poirier was the perfect author for this project. As a research historian and published author, she had the writing and research experience required for such an immense project. Also, growing up
Preserving the past “The Grasslanders” is a tribute to the ranchers who lived on the Grasslands National Park’s Photo by Marusia Kaweski lands. in the area, she knew many of the ranchers involved. “I had sort of an open door into the homes of these people,” she noted. Although ranchers are known to be reticent, Poirier found that people were willing to talk. “People want to tell their story.” “The Grasslanders” is intended as a tribute to the ranchers who lived on the
park lands and to commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary. “I wanted the people to be more important than the themes,” stated Poirier. She described the book as “almost a coffee table book,” due to the large number of photographs included. All of the stories include quotes from her interviews with the ranchers. The book is divided into three major sections. The first part paints a picture of the open range and tells the story of the ranches before there were fences from the days before Saskatchewan became a province. “That was the very early days of ranching in this part of Saskatchewan,” she explained. The next section is divided into two parts examining the stories of the ranchers who once ranched the land now owned by the park. “We were just as interested in the contemporary stories as in the past,” Poirier said. A third section talked to ranchers who still ranch independently in the park today. Although this book was intended as a Grasslands Park project to honour the ranchers, it is valuable as one of the few books documenting the history of southern Saskatchewan.
Stars for Saskatchewan series opens with Canadian music tribute The Assiniboia and District Arts Council opens its 2017-2018 Stars for Saskatchewan concert series on Friday, September 29 with “Oh, Canada, We Sing for Thee!” The concert features acclaimed Canadian songstress Leisa Way and it starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Prince of Wales Centre in Assiniboia. This patriotic concert takes the audience on an exciting crossCanada musical journey. The audience will hear a spectacular collection of hits from the greatest Canadian stars. It features a singalong to the best of Canadian artists such as Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Shania Twain, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Buffy Ste. Marie, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, The Guess Who, Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Don Messer, Bryan Adams, BTO and more. The show features a wide range of musical styles from each decade starting with the early rock of the 1950s, as well as styles from fiddle tunes to French-Canadian folk, 1970s rock and more. Way began her music career starring as Anne in the Anne of Green Gables musical. In this concert, she is able to
cover the musical range and styles from Shania Twain’s country twang to the songbirds Anne Murray and Rita McNeil. She is joined on stage by the experienced The Wayward Wind Band. The Stars for Saskatchewan series also features five other concerts. The awardwinning Canadian singer-songwriter and
pianist Laila Biali performs her traditional jazz mixed with contemporary pop on October 25 at 7:30 p.m. She has toured with Suzanne Vega and Sting and has received a Juno nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year”. Chris Henderson performs at the Prince of Wales Centre on January 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Henderson debuted his country music album in 2006, since then producing three full-length albums and 11 singles. His sound is rooted in traditional country
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Wales Centre on April 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. This five-piece indie-folk-pop band from Nova Scotia features dynamic and lyrical songs. Other upcoming events from the Assiniboia and District Arts Council include the ArtsUp! display in the Kay Cristo Room at the Assiniboia and District Public Library featuring Beth Stobbs for September and October. There will be an art workshop “Refresh Your Art: Rethinking our Approach” instructed by Saskatchewan artist Dean Bauche from April 20-22, 2018. The fourth annual artists retreat is scheduled for July 22-28, 2018.
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THE GRASSLANDERS will be presented
SUNDAY SEPT. 17 AT 2:00 Shurniak Art Gallery Assiniboia, SK.
Books will be avai lable for purchase and signi ng. Published by Cotea u Books, a Parks Canada pr oject.
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The Grasslanders captures the stories of southern prairie ranchers, before the establishment of Grasslands National Park in 1981. Thelma Poirier will read and comment on the fascinating early history of the families who ranched in the grasslands area, and played a major role in making the park a reality.
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