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A bit of history disappears in Scout Lake By Wes Bloom Diana Ager and her husband Wade are on the road to Moose Jaw this cold December 18th morning - something she has not been able to do in a long time because of her devotion and commitment to the Scout Lake Coop Association. On December 8th, 2017, the Scout Lake Coop closed its doors forever. Now - just 10 days later - at 9 a.m., the historic and iconic store was being demolished. By noon, the deed would be done. There is no going back in time from this historic moment, except in the memories and stories folks have to tell of that special place. For Ager, 15 years is a long time — in this day and age — to work for one company, but that’s exactly what she did. The last four years of her tenure, she was manager of the Scout Lake Coop. Saying goodbye to a job is almost always difficult. But Diana did so with a cheerful smile and warm hello right up until the end. The Scout Lake Coop has been in existence a long time - since January 2, 1949. More than three quarters of a century - 77 years to be exact - the Scout Lake Coop has served the fine folks of Southern Saskatchewan. But times change - maybe not always for the better some feel. So what will now become of the tiny hamlet of Scout Lake now that the Coop has closed its doors forever? Time alone will tell. Scout Lake has been a resilient and
Diana Ager ‘colourful’ little town in many ways - if the past is any indicator at all. Like the wild, wild west of long ago, here you will find stories of bootlegging, rum-running, murder, fire, and intrigue. Continued on Page 4
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Scout Lake Co-op is closed and demolished Continued from Front According to local historians in the Rolling Hills of Home” First edition 1978, “The first appearance of settlement of the hamlet came in 1925, when an old French settler established a small general store one mile south of the present (day) Scout Lake. Shortly after the hamlet began, a rough census taken by a (local) resident showed that ten percent of the population (of the town) was bootleggers and almost fifty percent of the local buildings were used by them.” The early days were a thriving time, as Scout Lake consisted of a growing population and numerous businesses. Tom Marum had a livery stable, Kim Yee operated a laundry, Doc Smith was the local physician and Durkee’s Cafe opened its doors to the public. There was Scotty Jenkins, running the local Citizen’s lumber yard … Robinson’s Garage, and Scotty Monteith’s hotel. On the Hutchinson corner, south of the present day town site, Clark and Scott built a store and Baldicks operated a barber shop. Dude Siler hauled passengers and ‘Express’ from Assiniboia to Scout Lake, Rockglen, and back again. Mail was delivered to the town about once every two weeks when a carrier would bring it down from Moose Jaw by horse and buggy. The long awaited CPR rail line began operations in 1926. That same year the Scout Lake School was built a little south of the town site beside No. 2 highway. The school was built by J. C. Moen and Brothers from the Assiniboia area. It consisted of two classrooms and a full basement. Its first teachers were Miss Bessie Lakken and Miss M. J. Hadder. There were approximately sixty children when the school first opened its doors. Much like the history of any small town in Saskatchewan experiencing change, we live the many memories and tributes while remembering the contributions and hardwork of local residents. Many have passed away, and others have moved on, but the common thread always remains a pride they shared in calling their small town ‘home’.
Photos — Courtesy of Wes Bloom
Aerial photo of Scout Lake
Photos — Courtesy of Paul Lanoie
An archive aerial photo of Scout Lake shows the community during 1969, when the community was more active.
CAA holiday safety tips to protect yourself, your home Whether you are planning to be at home, away visiting family or taking a winter getaway during the holidays, it’s important to protect yourself and your home. Here are some holiday safety tips from CAA Saskatchewan. Home holiday safety tips: • Ensure artificial Christmas trees are “fire resistant” and that live trees are always fresh and moist. Set up live and artificial trees away from fireplaces, heaters, and other heat sources. • Inspect holiday lights yearly for broken, frayed or loose connections and throw out damaged sets. Turn off all holiday lights when going to bed or leaving the house. Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into ground
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for any suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood and report any questionable observations to the proper authorities. Holiday safety tips away from home: • Suspend newspaper delivery and arrange for someone to pick up your mail or contact your mail service to hold your mail until your return. • Show discretion on social media, never letting folks know your away from home whereabouts. • Ensure all doors and windows are locked. • Use timers to turn lights, and possibly the TV or radio, on/off during the day/night. • Turn off your water supply or have someone enter the home and check on things daily to ensure the pipes are not frozen. (This is a requirement of most insurance policies). • Ask a neighbour to shovel snow around your driveway and sidewalks. Encourage neighbours to use your driveway so it looks like someone is there on a regular basis. • Leave blinds or curtains in normal position – don’t close them completely.
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Written by William Acri Estevan Mercury
Big Brother Could Be Controlling Your Car
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ut in the car world, the conversation about the third on-board diagnostic system (OBD3) has gotten to the next level and talks about how to implement it are ongoing. All American cars built after approximately 1995 have an on board diagnostic system that can communicate with a mechanics scan tool or their computer. This system is called OBD2, and even now, on more advanced cars different government agencies can issue warrants without your knowledge, and can ask that your vehicle be tracked, or they can request to have your doors unlocked or locked. Technology in automobiles has been twofold in that fuel efficiency and safety are important. My first car was a 1962 Ford Falcon and it had a straight six engine and a two-speed automatic transmission. This car probably was one of the most unsafe cars Ford ever built, but it was good on gas and it did that without computers installed in it. It is not illegal to commit suicide or to cut yourself, consequently I don’t understand why automotive manufactures should to be forced to make their cars more expensive with government-mandated safety features. When I had my Falcon, I knew it was unsafe, my friends knew it was unsafe but we all, being adults, consensually agreed to be driven around in it. Furthermore, parents are responsible for their children and in a free market, cars like my Falcon would still be available to buy, and it would be up to the parents to make the safest choice for their children. This is the sort of debate got Ralph Nader famous. Nader, during the 1960s, viciously attacked the Chevy Corvair for what he said was a death trap. He was a pioneer in getting car companies under the control of the government. Nader today is a nobody in politics who only succeeded in making cars more expensive and handing George W. Bush Jr. the presidency in 2000 by splitting the left-wing vote. Nader’s crusade for safer cars was at least noble in his time because having driven classics myself, I know that they will kill you if you get in an accident. However, ODB3 is a great many ideas taken too far. One of the ideas floated for OBD3 that is gaining popularity is if your engine light turns on and you do not get your car fixed within a certain time frame, your car will not start until you have it towed into a shop for repair. If your engine light turns on, 80 per cent of the time it is because there is a problem with your emissions control system. That system is, of course, entirely designed to save trees and polar bears. If your running for re-election and you want the green vote, supporting such an idea for OBD3 would be a great way to get votes. That is the inherent problem with having the government involved with business. A business is objectively motivated by profit; people only give money to a business if they like what the business does or is selling. The government is motivated by power, which only makes considerations for the whims of the masses, which change ever year. Since the automotive market is not free and the government has had control of it for some time, the future of automobile purchases will consistent of one type of car that no one wants. That car will be the one that costs you $1,000 every time your engine light turns on, it will be the one that the police can track or shutdown at a whim, it will be the one that immobilizes itself when you try to do your own electrical work on it, and finally, long story short, it will be the one that burns a hole in your wallet while depriving you of all the freedoms having your own car can bring. The only real defence is in most provinces a car safety only happens a few times in a cars life. Because of that I’d happily rip the entire heart and drive-train out of a 2020-something Big Brother car, and replace it with something fun. Should the car safety laws in the rest of Canada become the same as the Maritimes I would honestly suggest buying a horse; it will be more fun and cost you less money.
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First of all I would like to wish everyone on behalf of Council, Management & Staff a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year I would like to encourage everyone to please shop locally where possible to support our business community, they employ our residents and support our community services through their taxes and their generous donations. This fall has certainly been very busy in our community with the Rotary Dinner Theatre weekend, the
Light Parade, Festival of Trees, Rotary Carol Festival, Canalta Hotel and Chamber of Commerce Christmas Celebrations plus numerous business and school events. I enjoyed the special Hockey Night on December 23, which featured the annual Spencer Mattson Memorial Game between the Junior and Senior Rebels followed by the Senior Rebels Annual Cabaret. Next month in January 2018, I plan to do a 2017 year in Review.
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Chiropractors surpass sock goal in province As reported back in October, chiropractors throughout Saskatchewan including Dr. Dwight Vallee at Community Chiropractic in Assiniboia targeted a goal during the 2nd Annual Toasty Toes Sock Drive in October and November to collect 12,000 pairs of socks. After tallying up the total, the Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan were pleased to announce that they collected 18,000 pairs of socks as well as $900 in donations. These socks will be donated to The Salvation Army locations throughout the province and put to good use, including the Christmas Hamper program.
“We would like to thank Saskatchewan residents for their sock donations, and our chiropractic community in Saskatchewan for their support of this very worthwhile cause,” says Dr. Kevin Henbid, President of the Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan. Dr. Vallee also reported that he was up in pairs of socks collected from last year. Saskatchewan now has the highest rates of homelessness in the country with one in five people saying that they are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness reported that 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness every year.
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Emmanuel Prairie Gardens hosts annual carol festival The night sky lit up at the community church at Emmanuel Prairie Gardens on the evening of December 8, on the occasion of their seventh annual evening of carols. Choruses of “Joy To The World”, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and many other carols heralded in the Christmas season during the event. Children shared their voices to the tunes of “Jingle Bells” and “Frosty the Snowman”. There were 75 people in attendance, ranging from only months old to 80 years and older. Following the singing, everyone was invited to help themselves to a tasty selection of Christmas goodies, while they visited.
Social held by the Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce The Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce had their social on December 14, with close to 60 Chamber members in attendance. There were door prizes and one business received their business license for 2018 free and the winner was Erlinda Blancette of Global Realty.
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Cuddling animals at ‘Bethlehem Live’ A live bunny is cuddled during the “Bethlehem Live” event held at the Broken Arrow Youth Ranch on December 9 and 10.
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Some of the best quips and quotes from 2017 (July through December): • Tej Sahota of Markham, Ont., on Twitter, relaying a conversation after a police officer stopped a car: “Driver: ‘I’m sorry officer, is something wrong?’ Officer: ‘You were speeding son. You were going Connor McDavid in a TJ Brodie zone.’ ” • Dwight Perry: “A would-be carjacker in Albuquerque, N.M., got more than he bargained for — as in battered, bruised and held for the cops — after he tried to commandeer a car carrying four high-school football players. In other words, the perp is now 0-1 on the road this year.” • Late night funnyman Conan O’Brien: “Byron Scott, a former coach of the Lakers, had his home broken into and money and valuables stolen. Afterwards, Scott said, “It could be worse, I could still be the coach of the Lakers.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “A coach for the Miami Dolphins, who was seen on video snorting cocaine, has resigned. He wants to spend more time with his stupidity.” • Comedian Argus Hamilton, on the lack of gym etiquette these days: “Yesterday I saw some idiot put a water bottle where the Pringles can goes on the treadmill.” • Former Dallas QB Don Meredith on his former Hall of Fame coach: “Coach Tom Landry is such a perfectionist that if he was married to Raquel Welch, he would expect her to cook.” • Randy Turner of the Winnipeg Free Press, on Twitter, about Winnipeg’s bid to be Amazon’s second headquarters: “Winnipeg’s Amazon HQ2 bid includes $1.7B in tax credits/incentives. Shouldn’t we save that money until Connor McDavid becomes a free agent?” • Headline at TheKicker.com: “Aaron Rodgers’ surgery held at 50-yard line of sold-out Lambeau Field.” • @James Crampton on Twitter: “TSN will replace The Reporters with Sunday Morning With Auston Matthews. It’ll just be 30 minutes of Auston Matthews eating breakfast.” • Currie again: “An Edmonton judge
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ordered a divorcing couple to share their Oilers season tickets. Coming soon to NHL fans: Don Cherry’s Rock’em Sock’em Un-Wedlock’em.” • Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Study: Youth participation in football dropping as more parents fear their sons could develop into Browns QBs.” • Jim Barach again: “A new beer from Samuel Adams will be sold for $200 a bottle. The idea is to give everyone the experience of what it’s like to have a cold brew at Yankee Stadium.” • Kaseberg again, on the NFL trying to pinpoint the cause of its flagging TV ratings: “We will bring you the rest of this joke following another penalty, a coach challenge, an injury timeout and a long commercial break.” • Ken Tremendous, on Twitter: “Brock Osweiler has thrown 18 passes so far. They have been entered as exhibits 320-337 in Colin Kaepernick’s collusion lawsuit.” • Alex Kaseberg: “The three UCLA basketball players, detained in China for shoplifting sunglasses, are on a flight home. Customs will ask them, ‘Do if they have anything to declare besides your stupidity?’ ” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel, on Miami playing in an NFL prime-time TV game for the third week in a row: “And you wonder why NFL ratings are down! Putting the Dolphins offence on ‘Monday Night Football’ is like putting Aunt Phyllis’s minivan in the Daytona 500.” • TC in BC, recalling Roy Halladay’s Canadian Hall of Fame speech: “In a road game, fireworks were being shot off every time the home team hit a homer. After giving up three home runs in the first couple of innings, the pitching coach came out. Halladay told him whatever he had to say to keep it to himself. The coach said he had nothing to say, but just came out to give the guy time to reload the fireworks.” • Dickson again: “A black lab named Charlie dropped the puck before an Islanders-Hurricanes NHL game. Let’s just hope that ‘dropped the puck’ is not a euphemism.”
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Livestock producers should include lots of quality roughage Submitted by Naomi Paley, Livestock Specialist and Lorne Klein, Forage SpecialistSaskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Livestock producers commonly include a portion of low quality roughages in the ration for beef cattle during winter. Examples of low quality roughages are straw, chaff, late cut slough hay and late cut alfalfa/grass hay. Rations that include these feeds can be sufficient for livestock, provided the roughage quality is either increased or supplemented with higher quality feeds. In the past, one method used to increase the feed value of low quality roughage was to treat with anhydrous ammonia. This practice is effective at increasing protein and energy, but has largely been discontinued by producers due to cost and safety concerns. The main feeds for supplementing low quality roughages today are good quality roughages, cereal and pulse grains, crop screenings, pellets and liquid feed supplements. The four main nutrients required by beef cattle are protein, energy, calcium and phosphorus. When purchasing supplements, producers will want to know which feed supplements are more cost effective at supplying those nutrients. The Ministry of Agriculture has a Feed Value Calculator that helps determine just that. The calculator uses the reference feeds of peas, barley, limestone and 1:1 mineral as sources of the four main nutrients (protein, energy, calcium, phosphorus). These reference feeds are
chosen because they are priced daily in an open and transparent market. The calculator uses the market prices of the reference feeds to establish cost factors for the four main nutrients. All other feed sources can then be compared economically, based on the nutrients they contain. At times, the “Calculator” value for a feed can be significantly different than what the marketplace is asking for that feed. The calculator groups feeds into different categories of grains, hay and greenfeed, pellets and processed feeds, crop residues and any other feedstuffs. At what prices would you substitute corn for oats as an energy source? At what prices would you substitute greenfeed for alfalfa/ grass hay? At what prices would you choose grains and crop residues to formulate a ration, rather than alfalfa/ grass hay? These are questions the calculator will help coach your decision. At times supplement feed prices will almost “follow and equal” each other in the marketplace, based on the nutrient levels each one contains for livestock. However at other times some supplement feeds are significantly underpriced, and others are surprisingly overpriced given the levels of nutrients they contain. The Calculator is an Excel based spreadsheet and is a relatively simple tool to use. To obtain a copy contact your local Regional Livestock or Forage Specialist or the Ag Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.
A10 Friday, December 29, 2017 - The Times
Be Safe —— Don’t Drink and Drive
Season Greetings from all the members of the Assiniboia RCMP Detachment The members, staff, and Victim Service advocates of the Assiniboia Detachment would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. If you are planning on drinking, please do not drive. By finding an alternative way home like a designated driver you can help ensure that you, and people sharing the road with you, get to their destination safely. Please remember impaired driving is a preventable offence.
6TH ST. WEST ASSINIBOIA
Integra Tire Karsts Holdings Inc.
306-642-5557 Visit Our Website http://karsttire.ca
Our Holiday Hours:
Closed Rockglen Co-op Closed December 25 and 26 and January 1
Rockglen Co-op
Sergeant Donald Duplissea Assiniboia RCMP Detachment.
Service Station: 306-476-2210 Grocery Store: 306-476-2005
New Year’s Eve Join us for supper
STEAK & LOBSTER Reservations Accepted
Brian Moynes, Denturist
Your
229 1ST AVE. W. • PH: (306) 642-4471 ASSINIBOIA, SK. • FAX: (306) 642-4472 YOURDOLLARSTORE321@SASKTEL.NET
306-642-5556
218 2nd Ave. W Assiniboia
Truck & Trailer Shop
NOW OPEN Truckcall Trailer Shop December 18th to January 5th 306-642-3588 for an appointment NOW OPEN For Plumbing Emergencies call for an appointment 505 - 1ST AVE. WEST ASSINIBOIA Truck & Trailer Shop Truck Trailer Shop 306-642-3588 306-642-3588 NOW OPEN NOW OPEN HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Closed for the Holidays
&
Call: Lloyd at 306-642-0044 • Cody at 306-640-5556 &
232 CENTRE STREET ASSINIBOIA call for an appointment 505505 - 1STAVE. AVE. WEST - 1ST WESTASSINIBOIA ASSINIBOIA call for an appointment CLASSIQUE OFFICE: 306-642-4060
With More
Don’t 306-642-3588 Drink and 505 - 1ST AVE. WEST ASSINIBOIA Drive Closed January 1st
GRASSROOTS COOP
Woodrow 306-472-3742 Hazenmore 306-264-5111 Hazenmore 306-264-5111 • Limerick•306-263-2033 • Woodrow 306-472-3742
The Times - Friday, December 29, 2017 A11
Festival of Lights held in Rockglen Local Rockglen residents enjoyed a memorial Festival of Lights and Santa Day parade on December 10.
Your Essential Business Guide LEGAL
ELECTRICAL
Lewans & Ford Barristers & Solicitors
Kim Ford
Journeyman • Licensed For all your Rural & Commercial Electrical Needs
B.A., L.L.B.
Phone: 642-4520 642-3543 228 Centre Street P.O. Box 759, Assiniboia, Sk. Monday to Friday
TRENCHER & CABLE LOCATOR BUCKET TRUCK Call Jody @ 640-8895
NEW IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD?
WELCOME WAGON REPRESENTATIVES call 306-642-5188
AL & ROSANNE WAGNER
Community!
WE HAVE GIFTS FOR YOU!!
Counselling Services
Prairie Counselling & Mediation Services
NELSON GM Auto Body S.G.I. Accredited
ASSINIBOIA DENTURE CLINIC
Assiniboia’s Only Full Downdraft Paint Booth Frames, Windshield Replacement, Stone Chip & Repair.
Thanks for your Support! 329 1st Ave. West
642-3434
Open
Wed. & Thurs.
642-5556
218 2nd Ave. W. BRIAN D. MOYNES Denturist
FARM EQUIPMENT RENTALS GRASSROOTS
Now in 2 locations!
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• 3500 PSI Portable Pressure Washer • REM Grain Vac • 10 Round Bale Haukaas Picker • Heavy Hitter Post Pounder with Pilot Auger • Hydraulic Bin Anchor Machine • Lumber • Posts • Building Supplies • Westfield & Meridian Augers • Batco Conveyors • Westeel Bins & Parts
BULK FUEL AT BOTH LOCATIONS
SYSTEM WIDE CARD LOCK AT WOODROW ONLY
Be Sharper than the rest!
Andre A Lorrain M.S., M.A. Counsellor, Mediator, Educator (306) 684-0918 pcmservices2017@gmail.com
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AUCTION SERVICES
BUILDING SUPPLIES
FISTER’S
B.J. Building Supplies
Auction Service
Nicole Fister
Willow Bunch Phone (306) 473-2441 Cell (306) 642-8091
CARPET CLEANING
Valet Carpet Cleaning Premium Carpet & Upholstery Care
McCord, SK. 306-478-2577 Color & Galv. Metal Cladding; Lumber, Windows & Doors. Including Complete Shop Package at great prices.
Phone Bruce for details
REAL ESTATE
Insight Realty Ltd.
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306-642-5614
323 Centre Street Assiniboia, Sask 306-642-3086 306-640-7480 (cell)
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A12 Friday, December 29, 2017 - The Times
Bethlehem Live held at the Broken Arrow Youth Ranch Submitted by S. Falconer The Broken Arrow Youth Ranch south of Wood Mountain was the setting for the 2017 production of ‘Bethlehem Live’ on December 9 & 10. The cross on the hill was lit up to guide travelers to the ranch site. The event invited everyone to come to see what the first Christmas may have been like. As guests arrived, greeters escorted them on the journey to Bethlehem. They visited several different stations and met beggars, bandits and soldiers along the way. This was a vivid reminder of the dangers all travelers faced in those times. All members of the cast were attired in authentic costumes. The marketplace was a busy station this year with a host of live animals including the traditional cattle and sheep but with the addition of miniature donkeys, horses, chickens, bunnies and pot bellied pigs. Young and old alike were impressed with the menagerie. There were also vendors displaying their wares and adding to the color and excitement.
The final and most important destination was the stable where a real baby, Leo Magalsky, was in the manger. A lamb was also an addition to this scene much to the delight of the children. This concluded that portion of the evening. Guests were invited to the Family Renewal Centre for musical entertainment. Musicians included Clint & Dawn Mitchell, Tanya Yurick, Janneil Mehrer, Rick Hawreschuk, Ed Rigetti, Gina Stewart and Dorothea Trithardt. There were also hot drinks and goodies to be enjoyed. A playroom was available for the children. Thanks to Todd Moroz and his wonderful group of volunteers who devoted their time and talents to provide an amazing event. This portrayal of the old familiar story brings that glorious event to life in a special way. There was an excellent crowd out this year due to the wonderufl weather. There was a coach bus from Coronach and even some folk from Chamberlain. What a wonderful way to start the Christmas season!
Courtesy of Nancy Hawreschuk
Find the Gnome Southland Co-operative Hours of Operation during the
Christmas Holidays Date
Assiniboia
Assiniboia
Assiniboia
Coronach
Coronach
Home Centre Food Store
Gas Bar
Assiniboia
Food Store
Gas Bar
Wednesday Dec. 20
8.30-9.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.30
9.00-8.00
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
Thursday Dec. 21
8.30-9.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.30
9.00-8.00
7.00-9.00
Friday Dec. 22
8.30-9.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.30
9.00-8.00
Saturday Dec. 23
8.30-6.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.00
9.00-6.00
Sunday Dec. 24
8.30-4.00
7.00-6.00
12.00-4.00
10.00-4.00 10.00-4.00
Monday Dec. 25
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Tuesday Dec. 26
Closed
9.00-10.00
Closed
Wednesday Dec. 27
8.30-9.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.30
Lafleche
Lafleche
Gravelbourg Mossbank
Gas Bar
Food Store
Gas Bar
9:00-8:00
8:00-8:00
8.30-8.00
8.00-5.30
8.00-5.00
9:00-8:00
8:00-8:00
8.30-8.00
8.00-5.30
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
9:00-8:00
8:00-8:00
8.30-8.00
8.00-5.30
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
9:00-6:00
9:00-6:00
8.30-6.00
8.00-5.00
Closed
10:00-4:00
10:00-4:00
10.00-4.00
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
10.00-6.00
Closed
Closed
10:00-5:00
Closed
Closed
9.00-8.00
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
9:00-8:00
8:00-8:00
8.30-8.00
8.00-5.30
Agro Centre Food Store
Thursday Dec. 28
8.30-6.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.30
9.00-6.00
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
9:00-6:00
8.00-6.00
8.30-6.00
8.00-5.30
Friday Dec. 29
8.30-6.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.30
9.00-6.00
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
9:00-6:00
8.00-6.00
8.30-6.00
8.00-5.30
Saturday Dec. 30
8.30-6.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.00
9.00-6.00
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
9:00-6:00
9:00-6:00
8.30-6.00
8.00-5.30
Sunday Dec. 31
12.00-5.00
7.00-8.00
12.00-5.00
Closed
10.00-6.00
Closed
Closed
10:00-5:00
Closed
Closed
Monday Jan. 1
Closed
7.00-10.00
Closed
Closed
10.00-6.00
Closed
Closed
10:00-5:00
Closed
Closed
Tuesday Jan. 2
8.30-6.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.30
9.00-6.00
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
9:00-6:00
8:00-6:00
8.30-6.00
8.00-5.30
Wednesday Jan. 3
8.30-9.00
7.00-10.00
8.00-5.30
9.00-8.00
7.00-9.00
8.00-5.00
9:00-8:00
8:00-8:00
8.30-8.00
8.00-5.30
Like these lucky winners Thanks for everyone who played! Watch for the Grand Prize $500 announcement, which will be published in January
13TH ANNUAL HAY AUCTION FOR: RON BUMPHREY
MOSSBANK, SK. (306) 354-2673
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 - Starting at 1:30 pm. CST. Location: 1 mile North of Mossbank on pavement to curve, 4 miles West to end of pavement, 6 miles West on #718 Grid Road
www.switzerauction.ca
800 - Alfalfa/Crested Wheat It is the buyers responsibility to inspect the hay to their satisfaction before buying. All hay sells as is, where is. Sold by the bale. Price includes loading bales until Jan. 24, 2018. Feed Test Results and Catch Weights available sale day. Bales are solid core & twine tied. For more info call Ron at (306) 354-2673. Terms: Cash or Cheque w/Letter of Guarantee
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Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Southland Co-op
Switzer Auction
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SWITZER AUCTION
(306) 773-4200 Swift Current, Sk. SK. LIC. 914494
Bruce Switzer
AB. LIC. 313086
Website: www.switzerauction.ca
Glenn Switzer