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Senior Rebels win the Notekeu Championship Submitted by Bill Lothian The Assiniboia Senior Rebels are the 2018-2019 Notekeu League Champions, following a pair of weekend victories over their arch rivals, the Coronach Merchants, earning the 4-0 sweep. The Senior Rebels were led by rookie of the year, Braydon Delorme, with one goal and four assists at the Assiniboia Civic Centre on March 15. Carson Cayer notched two goals and added four assists. The Merchants held a 2-1 lead in the first period, but Rebels soon outscored their opponents 6-1 in the second on tallies by Whelan, Eger, C. Cayer, Sinclair, Holick and Hall to take a 7-3 lead into the third. Hall, C. Cayer, and Evans added markers in the last frame and Bushy held the Merchants to a single, salting away game three with a score of 10-4, a solid all-round team effort, giving the Rebels a huge 3-0 series lead over Coronach. Back in Coronach for game four on Saturday
Back row: Derek Lessmeister, Bill Lothian, Aaron Hesjedahl (Head Coach), Braydon Delorme, Chase Dalhman, Jacob Eger, Bryce Hall, Colin Lethbridge, Lane Cayer, Scott Anderson, Carson Cayer, Zach Evans, Jarod Karst, Jason Berner. Middle row: Tyvan Branton, Cody Lightfoot, Matthew Lothian, Brett Leslie, Mitch Holick, Sean Whelan and Spencer Bushell. Front: Kevin Powell and Al Sinclair. Missing: Bretton Konihowski and Austin GrywaSubmitted by Dave’s Cave Event Photography chewski. night, the match became a much closer affair. Teams were tied at 0-0 after the first period, before Zach Evans blasted a marker homewards halfway through the second on a
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for the Rebels at four minutes into the final frame with Bushy barring the door the rest of the way, giving the Senior Rebels a huge 2-0 victory. The Rebels also won
the playoffs, capturing the 2018-19 Notekeu League title for the 10th time in the last 12 years. Captain Al Sinclair accepted the league trophy and Bushy was selected as
this year’s Playoff MVP, a very worth recipient, with some real clutch efforts, as he assisted with Rebels with their winning streak in the 2018-2019 season with some expert goaltending.
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New changes will affect service at environment office By Dan Archer In an official statement released by the Ministry of the Environment, the government confirmed that Assiniboia’s Environment Office is one of the 19 Ministry of Environment field offices slated to be no longer offering front counter services in 2019. This change is expected to take place in Assiniboia in May. Front counter services for Assiniboia’s Environment Office will drift into obsolescence along with other locations in Saskatchewan. The dates for these changes will occur within a time span stretching from April 1, 2019 to October 1, 2019, with the majority of offices discontinuing front counter assistance on May 14, 2019. Other communities in Saskatchewan affected by the changes include Big River, Buffalo Narrows, Estevan, Humboldt, Île-à-la-Crosse, Kindersley, Leader, Lloydminster, Maple Creek, Moose Jaw, Outlook, Pinehouse, Preeceville, Shaunavon, Southend, Spiritwood, Wadena and Weyburn. These amendments will affect 16 part-time staff and three full-time staff, although the government reports the offices impacted by the imposed modifications have been open only two days a week. Clients in the affected communities are encouraged to use electronic self-serve options to purchase their hunting and fishing licences. The online Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) sys-
tem, private licence vendors and the ministry’s remaining 13 offices with front counter services will provide the public with gaming and fishing licences. In 2018, more than 409,000 hunting and angling licenses were sold in the province. Conservation officers will remain at the offices serving the communities altered by these changes. However, front counter or walk-in services will no longer be available. Hunting and angling licences can be purchased through private vendors by phone or online through the HAL system. The provincial government reports the 19 impacted offices accounted for approximately two per cent of all provincial licence sales. “The ministry conducted a review and found that our clients are increasingly using online services or services from a private vendor in the communities,” an official representing the Ministry of Environment said. The recent change imposed by the government to province’s rural Environment Offices reflects how automation and technology continues to modify the job market. In article in the online publication Medium published in May 2018, Orge Castellano wrote: “Jobs and work as we know them are in danger, the exponential technology curve — blame Moore’s law — grows faster every year and according to a study at least 47 per cent of jobs might be under threat of automation.”
Runoff expected to be below normal The Water Security Agency is generally expecting near normal snowmelt runoff over central areas of the province, and below normal snowmelt runoff over much of southern Saskatchewan. Above normal snowfall in February has increased the runoff potential for most areas of the province. While the snowpack is now near normal over many areas of southern Saskatchewan, dry conditions in the summer and fall of 2018 will lower the runoff potential.
The runoff potential could change as there is potentially six weeks of winter weather remaining. However, based on current conditions, well above normal snowfall would be required in March to give rise to flooding concerns over most of the province. Water supplies from the province’s major reservoirs are expected to be adequate in 2019. Desirable summer operating levels are also expected at recreational lakes within the province in 2019.
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First Assiniboia Scouts host Car Derby Submitted by Helene Ray The First Assiniboia Scouts hosted youth from the Moose Jaw Scouts for their annual Kub Kar Rally on March 9. There were 25 youth from Assiniboia and Moose Jaw that participated in the event. Beavers (ages 5-7) were presented with dog tags and crests for participating in this exciting occasion. Cubs (ages 8-10) were given awards for first, second and third place in
the Best Performance cars and People’s Choice car categories. Scouts (ages 11-14) were also bestowed with awards including first, second and third place in the Best Performance Big Rigs and People’s Choice classes. Youth had to show combined skills in handling their cars in five different trials, including obstacle courses, stop on the spot, distance on the floor, furthest distance from the
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The youth then sand, add paint and other embellishments for speed and style. Kars are raced – often three at a time – down a sloped wooden track. Sometimes, electronic timers are used. Cub Scouts can also demonstrate a great deal of creativity in making their cars. Beavers assemble and decorate Beaver Buggies Kits. Likewise, Scouts design, cut, sand and paint big rigs from kit assemblies.
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The Price of Betrayal
The Assiniboia RBC Staff presented a cheque to three members of the Assiniboia Kinsmen and Kinettes. The Assiniboia RBC staff has ‘Casual Fridays’ where each staff member donated $2 every Friday to dress down for the day and at the end of the year they donate the money to a charitable organization. This year the donation went to the Kinsmen Telemiracle. From left are Clint Engstrom, Angela Buztynski, Howard Ellis, Savannah Drouin, Janet Heatcoat, Sharon Shauenberg, Debbie Richards, Nick Magnuson. Submitted by Savannah Drouin, Branch Manager, RBC Royal Bank
Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents Teddy Awards for government waste The Canadian Taxpayers Federation held its 21st annual Teddy Waste Awards ceremony in Ottawa, celebrating the best of the worst in government waste from the past year. CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick served as host along with the CTF’s pig mascot Porky the Waste Hater. The awards event took place on Parliament Hill in the West Block’s Press Conference Room. The winners in the various categories are Federal: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s India trip. Provincial: B.C. Legislature Clerk Craig James and Sergeant-at-Arms Gary Lenz. Municipal: The City of Vancouver’s Parks Board. Lifetime Achievement: Ex-governor general Adrienne Clarkson. The Teddy, a pig-shaped award given annually by the CTF to government’s worst waste offenders, is named for Ted Weatherill, a former federal appointee who was fired in 1999 for submitting a panoply of dubious expense claims, including a $700 lunch for two. “It was bad enough to watch the prime minister’s costume changes and
dance moves during his trip to India, but seeing the bill was even worse and we’re giving him Teddy Waste Award for the debacle,” said Wudrick. “British Columbia won in the provincial category for legislative officials who spent taxpayers’ money on everything from watches to baseball games and B.C. also got the municipal award for Vancouver’s email-a-tree program. Federal Teddy Winner: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s eight-day visit to India in February 2018 cost taxpayers at least $1.6 million, even though only a half day of official government-to-government business was scheduled. While on the trip, it emerged that a Canadian man convicted in a failed attempt to assassinate an Indian cabinet minister in 1986 was invited to attend one of the prime minister’s events in Mumbai. Moreover, the prime minister brought a Vancouverbased celebrity chef to India to prepare Indian cuisine at the Canadian High Commission at a cost of $17,000 to taxpayers. Provincial Teddy Winner: Speaker of the B.C.
Legislature Darryl Plecas alleges that James and Lenz used taxpayers’ money to take frequent and frivolous trips to places such as the United Kingdom and Hong Kong and has also produced receipts to support allegations that James and Lenz milked taxpayers for items such as $3,200 for a wood splitter with a $10,000 trailer, ostensibly for the purpose of cutting fallen wooden beams at the legislature in the event of an earthquake (but stored at James’ house), $700 for a watch purchased from the departure lounge at the Hong Kong airport (and worn by James at the press conference where he pronounced his innocence), along with $1,000 for a whale watching excursion – claimed as a tsunami awareness exercise and $1,300 for tickets to a Seattle Mariners game, claimed as attendance at an information session on mass evacuations. Municipal Teddy Winner: The City of Vancouver’s Park Board spent $50,000 inviting local residents to send emails to trees and paid artists to send replies on the trees’ behalf. The All the
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Trees project running from August to December 2018 saw 25 trees in the Jericho and West Point Grey areas outfitted with signs including an ID number and an email address for people to send emails. The city hired five artists, paying them each $10,000 to reply on the trees’ behalf within a week. Lifetime Achievement Teddy Already the recipient of the 2004 Lifetime Achievement Teddy for her absurdly expensive trips while serving as the Queen’s representative in Canada, former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson wins an unprecedented second lifetime achievement award for managing to continue soaking taxpayers more than 14 years after leaving office. In October 2018, news broke that Clarkson billed taxpayers more than $100,000 per year almost every year since leaving office in 2005, for a total of more than $1.1 million under a policy allowing former governor generals to continue submitting expenses even after they have left office. No details of her claimed expenses are made available to the public.
Submitted by Pastor Greg Dermody, Assiniboia Alliance Church As we near the passion narrative of Good Friday and Easter, I have been pondering the difference between Peter and Judas. Their stories are found in Gospels of Luke and John. Both men had to deal with disappointment in God, in Jesus and in themselves. Both men had their faith challenged and picked by what and who they perceived Jesus to be and what they thought he should be doing as the Messiah. In the heart of Judas, those thoughts led to a bitterness and hardening of his heart and self-centredness. Judas became known as the thief who pilfered from the common purse of Jesus and his disciples. Known as the one who betrayed Jesus for 30 silver coins, greed had replaced a trusting faith. Peter challenged Jesus and
his prediction of the path ahead and was rebuked for his concern. Peter in his pride vowed he would never fail Jesus: “I am willing to go to jail or even die for you.” Peter turned to violence, cut the ear off one of those coming to arrest Jesus. Peter who denied Jesus three times. Both men failed Jesus and both knew extreme remorse. In his remorse, Judas hung himself. For his guilt, Peter turned to Jesus. It has been said that the door to the human heart and soul only has a handle on the inside. Judas would not open up to Jesus in his failure and abandoned himself to death. Peter opened his heart to Jesus and abandoned himself to God’s grace, seeking forgiveness. This Easter season, it matters not what you have done, or how you have failed God, but there is grace for you, so open up to Jesus.
Mandatory training for semi drivers New mandatory standardized training requirements take effect tomorrow for those wanting a Class 1 commercial licence in Saskatchewan to drive semitrucks. The changes were announced in December by Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave, after consultation with those in the trucking industry, training schools, additional stakeholders and other jurisdictions. Changes were the culmination of work SGI began in 2017 to improve standards for training of commercial semi drivers. Highlights of the changes include Drivers seeking a Class 1 commercial licence in Saskatchewan to drive semi-trucks will be required to undergo a minimum standardized 121.5 hours of training (in-classroom, in-yard and
behind the wheel) focusing on priority curriculum areas including basic driving techniques, professional driving habits, vehicle inspections and air brakes. More rigorous driver’s tests, aligned with the new curriculum. A 12-month safety monitoring program is in place (as of December 4, 2018) for all new semi drivers; SGI is monitoring semi drivers more stringently for a year post-testing so remedial action can be taken if there are safety concerns. Class 1 road tests will be undertaken with SGI examiners only (previously, certain accredited training schools were allowed to test students). A standardized curriculum has been rolled out to training schools across the province since the changes were announced in December.
TOWN OF ASSINIBOIA PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Assiniboia intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 02/14, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
Proposed Bylaw 06/19 INTENT: The proposed Bylaw 06-19 will amend the Bylaw 02/14 to provide regulations for the size of Mobile Storage Containers. REASON: Section 4.6.4 Mobile Storage Containers be amended to read as follows: No shipping containers may exceed 3 meters in height, 2.5 meters in width and 16.2 meters in length. 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 HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on April 1, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers at the Asaskan Complex at 131 Third Avenue West to hear any person or group who wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or that are delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Dated at the Town of Assiniboia, in the Province of Saskatchewan the 15th day of March, 2019.
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The importance of writing clearly so others can understand
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credit my time in university for helping me develop skills in professional writing. Writing political science, history, literature and theological papers over the years has helped me acquire capabilities in presenting and disseminating arguments or beliefs in the written form. Plus, my university courses have broadened my artistic, research and historical interests. I know there’s many who don’t place such a high value on post-education. However, despite the high costs, the anxiety and the frustration involved with attaining degrees, diplomas and certificates, I am certain my times spent at different colleges and universities over the years has proven to be valuable, especially in unexpected ways. Yet, academia exists in a protective bubble. And when students emerge from this bubble and enter the real world, they often speak in tongues few can understand. And yes, I myself have been guilty for speaking and writing like an overeducated swot many times over. Many intelligent people have chosen not to enter the realm of post-education for countless reasons, so they might not be familiar with the academic lingo used by ex-students who’ve left their campuses and are navigating into the outer galaxies existing far beyond their ivory towers. George Orwell recognized many academics and others are at fault for writing in jargon few are capable of comprehending. One of the world’s greatest 20th century writers, Orwell believed the general purpose of writing concerned the relay of concise and clear communications. In his 1946 essay, Politics and the English Language, Orwell wrote an essential outline for many writers to follow. Here are Orwell’s six rules of writing in brief: 1). Avoid using metaphors, similes or figures of speech you’ve frequently seen in print before. 2). Never use long, $20 words when short ones will do. 3). If you can edit a word out, discard it, since wordy passages are dull, monotonous and unexpressive. 4). Passive expressions should be replaced with active ones. 5). Don’t use foreign phrases, scientific words or jargon when you can use everyday, common English equivalents. 6). In the last rule, Orwell paradoxically advises writers to “Break any of these rules sooner than say anything outright barbarous.” But what exactly is barbarous? Seems abstract. Well, maybe Orwell should’ve stopped at rule five. The intention of Orwell’s essay is a plea for writers to stop using vague or meaningless statements meant to hide the truth instead of expressing it, which is also the theme of his last novel, Nineteen Eighty-four. In Nineteen Eighty-four, Orwell describes politicians who talk in Doublespeak – a language designed to muddy, camouflage, misrepresent, or reverse the meaning of words, which is the opposite of what excellent written communications is supposed to represent. In the essay, Orwell acknowledged the various crimes committed by writers who disguise meanings with confusing, meaningless prose. All writers, including myself, have been guilty of committing these literary sins at one time or another as discussed by Orwell, such as dying metaphors, wordy constructions, words with abstract meanings and pretentious diction. Academics are certainly at fault for overusing distancing, ostentatious words when simpler and easier to understand words are preferable. In his essay, Orwell recognised several words used by writers to “dress up a simple statement and give an air of scientific impartiality to biased judgements.” When choosing words and phrases to bolster arguments or express ideas, Orwell advised writers to be as comprehensible as possible. “Probably it is better to put off using words as long as possible and get one’s meaning as clear as one can through pictures and sensations.” According to Orwell, good writing should always be clear, specific and concrete. Essentially, Orwell believed the essence of successful written communications meant language and words should be used for “expressing and not for concealing or preventing thought.”
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Pause for Reflection Our ears hear whispers of infinity Submitted by Ken Rolheiser A chap was walking about in a field looking through the grass. “What are you looking for?” a stranger asked. “I’m looking for my ear.” The stranger started looking and suddenly picked something up saying, “What’s this ‘ere?” The chap looked at it, shook his head, “Can’t be mine. Mine had a pencil behind it.” There is a story told of a place in heaven where there was a field of ears. Asked about the significance, the explanation was that these were the ones who only heard the Word and did nothing else. Matthew 11:15 tells us, “He who has ears, let him hear.” But it takes an open heart for the word to bear fruit. In “Infinity in a Jar” Father Brendan McGuire shares this comparison: “I have a small jar here and I ask you, ‘Can this little jar hold a great amount?’ Depends what you are going to put in it. Yeah. But it also depends if you open it. Right? If it is closed, it is not going to hold very much… “One could say that when it is closed, the amount of air that is in it is finite. But when I open it, one could say that the air that is in it is infinite because the air is going in and through it and one could say the same of droplets of water. “We could put water in it and then close it and that is all it will ever hold. But if one keeps it open, the water can keep flowing in and out of it and thus
could really hold infinity.” McGuire goes on with the illustration that when Mary opened her heart to let the Divine enter, the greatest possibility happened. God, who was all divine, great, all powerful could be born in a woman “so finite, so small.” All this because Mary allowed herself to be open to the Spirit. If we open our hearts to hearing God’s word, the infinite is possible. But first we must hear! Imagine being deprived of hearing. What a wonderful event to hear again. Yet so many do not listen for the word that gives life. On Christmas morning one who had hardened his heart and shut out all the goodness heard what he called the “sweetest sound” to his ears. Scrooge, who had had a close brush with death and damnation, heard, “Good morning, sir! A Merry Christmas to you!”. What a great privilege to hear the word of God! What a blessing to keep it in memory. “Happier those who hear the word of God and keep it.” Luke 11:28. While Jesus was in her womb, Mary never forgot the precious load that she was carrying. You and I have the same God that Mary carried in her womb in our hearts. We too carry him, He who is the Redeemer of all mankind, just like Mary did. If our hearts are open, the spirit of love can flow through us. Jesus can be at home in us until that day when we awake to his eternal presence.
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Our Town Friday, March 22 One last skate will be held at the Assiniboia Civic Centre, before it is closed for the season. It will be a ‘Glow Skating Party’, so participants should wear neon colours, put some glow necklaces on and party with us on the ice. The concession will be open with great deals on food. Helmets are mandatory. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Thursday, March 28 St. Paul’s United Church will host a ‘steak or chicken’ fundraiser at the 121 Restaurant. Tickets are $15. Friday, March 29 The Assiniboia Skating Club will host their annual skating carnival at the Assiniboia Civic Centre, starting at 7 p.m. Entrance fee will be by donation. There will be a potluck at the Assiniboia and District Public Library at 6:30 p.m. There is no theme. Make it a true potluck and bring anything. Everyone is welcome. Saturday, April 6 The fourth annual Tyler Willer Memorial Quad Derby will be held. Registration will start at the Assiniboia Agriplex at 9 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Poker hands are available for purchase at $5, with a 100 per cent payout. There is a supper specal available at 121 Steakhouse following the ride for $10. Let us know about your local Community Event! Simply go to www.assiniboia.net and send us your details. The Assiniboia Times and the Town of Assiniboia are proud to work together to promote our town and support communities in the surrounding area!
Sofia Lozada and her sister Julianna (in the background) were practicing their skating at the Civic Centre on March 18. Photo by Dan Archer
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AQUATIC CENTRE CONCESSION The Town of Assiniboia is accepting bids for the contracted operation of the Assiniboia Aquatic Centre Concession for the 2019 season The specifications for this contract is available at the Town Office and may be obtained during office hours. Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Applications are to be submitted by April 5th, 2019 and may be may be dropped off at the Town Office, submitted by email, or fax.
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2019 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BANQUET Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Complimentary Tickets for volunteers are available at the Town Office. Deadline to pick up is Friday, April 5. Also as part of the program this year, we are asking organizations to email/send us photos and stories about their amazing volunteers and the work they contribute to community. These photos and stories will be used as part of the program. Please email photos and stories to Steph at: recreation@assiniboia.net or drop them off at the Town Office. The Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event is hosted by the Town of Assiniboia & the Saskatchewan Health Authority (formerly Five Hills Health Region.)
The Times - Friday, March 22, 2019 A7
Sports Senior Rebels win league awards at finals
Spencer Bushell, goaltender for the Assiniboia Senior Rebels, won the MVP award at the final playoff game in Coronach on March 16. Submitted by Dave’s Cave Event Photography Ron Mamer presented Spencer’s trophy.
WILLOW BUNCH GOLF CLUB
Team captain Al Sinclair received a cup from Paul Tendler. This year, Al is retiring from the Rebels. Submitted by Dave’s Cave Event Photography
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
► Is accepting applications for Clubhouse Staff for the 2019 season. Must be 19 years of age. ► Is accepting applications for Groundskeeping Staff for the 2019 season. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please send your resume to: Willow Bunch Golf Club ATTENTION: JASON THORHAUG Box 1000 • Willow Bunch, Sask. • S0H 4K0 Or by email: willowbunchgolfclub@sasktel.net
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Bar-B-Que 11 AM to 2 PM $6.00 for Burger, Chips and Pop and $5.00 for Hotdog, Chips and Pop April 5th, 2019
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The Annual Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Assiniboia Curling Club on March 15 to 16. The theme of the bonspiel was plaid, perhaps in reference to the sport’s Scottish origins. There were prizes, a cash payout, a Saturday night banquet and a prize for the bestdressed participant.
Fun and fellowship at Ladies Bonspiel By Dan Archer The Annual Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Assiniboia Curling Club on March 15 to 16. The theme of the bonspiel was plaid, perhaps in reference to the sport’s Scottish origins. There were prizes, a cash payout, a Saturday night banquet and a prize for the best-dressed participant. Fifteen teams from Coronach, Moose Jaw,
Limerick and Assiniboia attended the sporting occasion. Cruz-In provided the food. According to one participant, “It was a great weekend of fun and fellowship.” Bonspiels are curling tournaments consisting of several competitions held over the weekend. Until the 20th century, bonspiels were organized in outdoor settings on frozen ponds
or lakes. In Scotland, bonspiels typically happened on freshwater lochs. Today, most bonspiels occur indoors on artificial ice. Curling has become an integral part of Canada’s national fabric. Although bonspiels began in Scotland, the most important curling tournament in the world is The Brier, the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship. The
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Canadian Women’s Curling Championship is also known as the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Cashspiels are also played as part of the World Curling Tour. Many local curling clubs in Canada host casual, social bonspiels such as the Ladies-only event recently held in Assiniboia. On March 22, the Assiniboia Curling Club is hosting the Men’s Bonspiel.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS FOOD -- ORGANIC The winning rink of the Monday Night Travelling League 2018-19 Assiniboia. From left are Bill Hall, Larry Thorburn, Kevin Gronsdahl, and Ron Lucas. They defeated Howe rink Submitted by Bill Lothian from Mossbank 6-4.
WILLOW BUNCH GOLF CLUB Is now accepting applications for CLUBHOUSE MANAGER.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the clubhouse, pro shop, clerical duties, food and beverage service, staffing, sanitation, general maintenance and other related duties. Managers are expected to work regular shifts which include weekends, tournaments, etc. Previous experience in management and golf management is an asset but not necessarily required. Must be 19 years of age to apply. Please state qualifications and salary expectations. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Applications must be received no later than 4:00pm Monday March 25, 2019 and forwarded to: Willow Bunch Golf Club • Box 1000 • Willow Bunch, SK S0H 4K0 For further information or to submit your resume via email, in PDF format: willowbunchgolfclub@sasktel.net
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CHINA 2019 WITH GROUP LEADER Crystal Weal Day 6 - Suzhou ~ Shanghai / Wuhan ~ Yichang ~ Yangtze River Cruise
Today, return to Shanghai for your flight to Wuhan. Hop on a ride to Yichang. In the evening, board the deluxe cruise ship MV President No. 7/8. Be ready for a splendid and unforgettable cruise along the Yangtze River. (B / L / D) Yangtze Cruise Ship: 5 Star MV President No. 7/8 (Outside Cabin with Balcony)
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Day 7 - Yangtze River Cruise
Take a shore excursion at Sandouping takes you to “Three Gorges Dam”, the biggest hydroelectric dam in the world. Return to the ship and set sail for the first gorge - Xiling Gorge, the longest and the most hazardous one in the famous “Three Gorges”. Tonight, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Dinner. (B / L / SD)
Day 8 - Yangtze River Cruise
Begin your day with an excursion to Shennong Stream, which takes you almost 20 miles of
cascading waterfalls, steep cliffs, karst caves, three-colored springs. Return to the cruise ship again and set sail through the second gorge -
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Wu Gorge, known for its odd, misty rock formations and its backdrop of soaring mountains. Later in the afternoon, you will pass the third gorge - Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the most dramatic Gorges with ancient relics scattered along its steep cliffs. Enjoy a Crew Cabaret Show at night. (B / L / D)
Day 9 - Yangtze River Cruise
After breakfast, take a shore excursion to visit the Shibaozhai Temple, a gem of Chinese Architecture located in Zhong County, at the south bank of the Yangtze River. Enjoy Captain’s Farewell Banquet followed by a Gathering Party at night. (B / L / SD)
Day 10 - Arriving Chongqing
After breakfast, disembark the cruise at Chongqing. You will have a city tour in Chongqing including Chongqing Zoo for lovely Pandas and Huguang Guild Hall, a 200-year old architectural complex. Special Sichuan Style Lunch will be served. Free afternoon or an optional tour to enjoy the fantastic Chongqing by Night With Hot Pot Dinner. (B / SL) Hotel: Chongqing Hilton Hotel (5-Star)
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A semi-trailer wheel lies in the ditch near Vantage on March 16. Photo by Wes Bloom
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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing over 43,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. We offer competitive wages and extensive benefit coverage including dental, vision, prescription, group life insurance, disability insurance and employee pension plan. We also offer generous paid time off and a safe and supportive work environment. Please apply by email, mail, or fax quoting "South Recruitment" indicating which facility/classification you are interested in applying to: Human Resources | 55 Deifenbaker Dr | Moose Jaw SK S6J 0C2
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The Times - Friday, March 22, 2019 A11
Bulk Water Fill Station to no longer accept coins
On the drive along the 36 south of Moose Jaw, motorists will discover the hamlet of Crane Photo by Dan Archer Valley squeezed between the Cactus and Dirt Hills.
Crane Valley is a beautiful hamlet By Dan Archer On the drive along the 36 south of Moose Jaw, motorists will discover the hamlet of Crane Valley squeezed between the Cactus and Dirt Hills. According to a national census conducted in 2006, Crane Valley’s population amounts to 20 people, but at one time the hamlet had been the centre of a flourishing community. Settlers first arrived in this gorgeous area in the early 1900s. Surveys were conducted to build a railway and townsite after more settlers moved into the Crane Valley region. Local farmers and business owners soon hoped for a
railway to come through and assist with the growing community’s economy. Before the railway arrived in Crane Valley, producers were hauling grain at different rail points, including Galilee, Spring Valley, or even as far as Verwood. The settlers wanted a railway for the convenience of grain shipping and to receive goods, such as products ordered from the Eaton’s Catalogue. Luckily, Crane Valley had Premier Dunning on their side. Charles Avery Dunning served as Saskatchewan’s third premier. The English-born federal and provincial politician
later became the chancellor for Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario. Elected as premier in 1922 at the age of 37, Dunning is credited for bringing the railway into Crane Valley, because the hamlet aspiring to become a town had existed in his constituency of Moose Jaw County. Moreover, the trusted politician enjoyed strong connections with CPR and was able to exert some influence over the corporation. When the railway arrived in Crane Valley in 1926, the post office, which had been shifting from farm-to-farm, moved into the budding hamlet-
turned-village. After the railway, several businesses followed including shops, lumberyards, a garage and elevators. However, the Depression of the 1930s had made life in Crane Valley very difficult, causing many farmers to leave the area. By 1969, Crane Valley’s population further dwindled to 117. Next, the railway through Crane Valley closed in 1998. Finally, Crane Valley’s K-12 school shut their doors in June 2007. Although there are no essential services available in Crane Valley, the hamlet’s still worth visiting on the beautiful, hilly drive along the 36 on a sunny day.
The Bulk Water Fill Station in Assiniboia will no longer accept coins, as of April 1. Instead, a prepayment procedure for bulk water services will be required. Applications for prepayments on account are available at the Assiniboia town office. This form must be signed by an official signing authority for the above account and then submitted to the town office for processing via email at townoffice@assiniboia. net. These forms can also be faxed at 306-642-5622, or the required paperwork can be brought in person to the office. Prior to using their bulk water accounts, a prepaid amount of the user’s
choosing must be received in the town office to activate services. To refill pre-paid accounts, bring a cheque, cash or debit card to the Assiniboia town office during opening hours on weekdays from 8:304:00 p.m. After the account is set up, an access number will be mailed to bulk water customers. In other local water-related news, a water break advisory had been issued on March 14. A water break on 6th Avenue East near the hospital had temporarily disrupted vehicle traffic in the area. Motorists were asked to avoid this area on the southeastern edge of town as a town crew arrived to rectify this situation.
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Carol Joyce Blackwell
Carol Joyce Blackwell passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5th , 2019 at the age of 75. Carol was born May 26th, 1943 in Bengough, Saskatchewan to Emil and Evalina Mossing. She was the youngest of 15 children. Carol lived on the family farm south of Viceroy and attended Greenfield School. She moved to Bengough at the age of 16 and finished her high school diploma there. After high school, Carol moved to Saskatoon to take her nursing program. She later completed her practicum in Weyburn. Carol got a job in Bengough where she met her husband, Bill. While they were dating, Carol accepted a position on the maternity ward at Regina General Hospital. In 1964, Bill and Carol got married and started their family, welcoming their first son, Brent on the ranch at Big Muddy. They later moved to the farm near Assiniboia where they welcomed their second son, Wade and daughter, Coralee. While living on the farm, Carol enjoyed everything farm life had to offer, especially the cats. Her passion for music started at an early age and continued throughout her entire life consisting of house parties, bands, and volunteering. Playing music took her to many different parts of North America, going as far south as Arizona, as well as numerous provinces in Canada. Her music was enjoyed by many wherever she went. She always got requests from friends and family, young and old. Her instruments varied from piano, guitar, auto harp, and accordion. There really wasn’t an instrument she wasn’t able to play or song she couldn’t sing. A celebration of Carol’s life was held on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Prince of Wales Auditorium. The service had Elan Grondin as Master of Ceremonies and included a scripture reading and message from Pastor Doug Miner. As music was a big part of Carol’s life, the family chose to include a recording of Carol singing one of her favourite songs, “I Fall to Pieces”. A family interment took place following the service at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Carol is predeceased by her parents Emil and Evalina (Evenson) Mossing, her sisters: Clarice Johnson, Lillian Kyle, Irene Campbell, June Moser, Esther Mossing and Ruth Campbell, her brothers: Vernon, Clifford, Harvey and Leonard. Carol is survived by her husband Bill; son Brent (Cheri), grandchildren Brooke, Brody and Braxton; son Wade (Gaileen), grandchildren Ariel and Fallon; daughter Coralee (Andre) Bouvier, grandchildren Kyle and Clay; sisters Ella Ross and Myrt Lillejord and brothers Allan and Elwood. Pallbearers were her grandsons Kyle Bouvier, Clay Bouvier, Brody Blackwell and Braxton Blackwell and nephews Wayne Lillejord, Myron Mossing and Steven Mossing. The following tribute to Carol was given by her granddaughters Brooke Blackwell, Ariel Blackwell and Fallon Blackwell: I want to thank you all for coming. Your attendance speaks volumes about the impact this wonderful and talented lady had on all of us. Most of you knew her as Carol or Mom but to me and her 6 other grandchildren she was simply grandma. She was a pretty amazing lady. To emphasize this, I reached out to my cousins and asked them a simple straightforward question “What are the 3 words that you would use to best describe grandma?” Their responses began to paint a detailed picture of the woman we all knew and loved so dearly. Some of their responses were: Kind-hearted, spunky, energetic, sympathetic, charming, thoughtful, and outgoing. Grandma was unbelievably compassionate; her heart and her generosity knew no bounds. Her door was always open, as well as a cold beer and good conversation. She donated all her time to music, whether it be at a function or senior homes. She loved to give her time and focus to others and was always willing to give just a little more; she truly was selfess. Her piano skills were phenomenal but then again she played every instrument by ear. Her voice was a Patsy Cline, beautiful and sweet. Growing up, taking piano lessons was a struggle as grandma couldn’t help me. I would be trying to read the notes in the book and grandma would just sit down, take over and finish the song. Grandma was fun! As children, and still to this day, we loved going to visit her because we always had a good time, the candies were always plentiful, scotch mints, jube jubes and chips were always out. Sometimes just a good laugh was needed and grandma was always there to listen. She was perfect. Perfect in every respect. Her smile. Her laugh. Her big hugs. Her kisses. They were perfect and she was the perfect grandma. We are all a little closer to perfection to have had her in our lives. I love you grandma, you will be missed. The light got a little dimmer and quiet without you entertaining. Donations in Carol’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave. Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9. Online condolences can be shared at www.pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels.ca
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April 3, 2019 1pm at the Howe Farm, 8 miles south of Moose Jaw on HWY #2, 1 ½ East on Baildon Grid Selling 61 2-year old Charolais Bulls, 18 Yearling Charolais Bulls and 47 Yearling & Two Year Old Red Angus Bulls Catalogue and video will be online @ www.howefarm.ca Contact: Darwin Rosso – 306-690-8916 Mike Howe – 306-631-8779 Kelly Howe – 306-313-2129
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Auctions 6 PARCELS OF FARMLAND Pleasantdale, SK. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 8 in Saskatoon. 959+/- Title Acres, Unquantified gravel reserves. Ed Truelove: 306.441.0525; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. FABRICATION FACILITY - Battleford, SK. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 8 in Saskatoon. 11.1+/- Title Acres, 43,821+/- Sq Ft Fabrication Facility. Ed Truelove: 306.441.0525; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Es-tate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. Farm Toy Collection Auction for the Estate of Robert (Bob) Priblyl and Guest Consignors March 30 at 10 am at Karla’s Auction House in Springside, SK. Featuring: Case, IH, John Deere,Cockshutt, Oliver and much more. Hard to find customized models. Online prebidding with live bidding to follow. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com.
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The Times - Friday, March 22, 2019 A13
The Southland Co-op donated $10,000 towards the Willow Bunch Pool Project, signing on as the platinum sponsor. From left are Ken Bahuaud (General Manager), Pat Piche (Co-op Board President), Sylvia Durand (committee member), Crystal Christopherson (Committee Chair) and Marc Topola (Co-op Board Director). Photo submitted by Julianne Heagy
A cheque presentation for $1,000 was made to Southern Independent Riders (SIR) Sponsorship Coordinators, Colleen and Brian Dancey, on March 19 from Southland Co-op.This year will be the St. Victor Boogie’s 40th Anniversary. From left are Ken Bahuaud (General Manager), Sylvia Durand (committee member), Brian Dancey, Colleen Dancy and Marc Topola. Photo submitted by Julianne Heagy
Assiniboia’s music festival marks its 87th year
By Dan Archer The Assiniboia Music Festival was held at the Alliance Church on March 17 with a combination of musical disciplines showcased on stage. In conjunction with the festival, there were classes running all day for the student musicians. The music festival will conclude with an award night held on Thursday, March 21 at the Alliance Church. Established in 1908, the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association is
dedicated to upholding qualities of distinction in music and arts in speech by providing performance and educational opportunities through competitive festivals held all over the province. In addition to producing of 47 district music festivals, SMFA provides a provincial syllabus, facilitates entrances into the annual provincial, concerto and opera competitions, as well as the National Level of Music Festival competition.
Member festivals are organized by local volunteers. All performers participating in the festival are judged by professional musicians. Areas contested at the festivals include such categories as voice, piano, guitar, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, pipe and electronic organ, choir/ school music – including special education, multicultural material, speech arts (comprising verse, speech therapy and storytelling), small ensembles,
as well as band and orchestral classes. Entrance to these SMFA festivals are accessible for all ages, ethnicities and faiths across Saskatchewan. Participants can enter any classes for adjudication only, foregoing marks and scholarships if they’ve chosen this classification. To ensure the judgements are fair, unbiased and expert-based, the SMFA hires over 170 qualified professional musicians to serve as adjudicators at each provin-
cial festival. The SMFA – one of the province’s oldest organizations – has shaped, developed and influenced music in Saskatchewan over the years. Motivated by Governor General Earl Grey’s vision of a national festival, the first SMFA was established in 1908 in Regina by Fred Chisholm and Frank Laubach. Regina held the first provincial festival in 1909. Later, the annual festivals rotated from city to city, including Saskatoon,
Prince Albert and Moose Jaw. With the improvement of Saskatchewan’s railways, participants – including large ensembles – were able to attend these city festivals from all parts of the province. Soon, district festivals were established, such as the event in Assiniboia. Saskatchewan’s first district festival was held in Unity in 1926. The number of district festivals increased until there were 51 in 2002, including a bilingual event in Gravelbourg.
Gravel Hauling Tender
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The R.M. of Hart Butte No. 11 is accepting tenders for the Gravel Hauling in 2019. Please provide the cost to load and haul approximately 10,000 cubic yards (please quote on a per yard basis). Hauling must be completed by August 31, 2019. Please provide your Workers’ Compensation Employer Number along with an updated letter of your WCB status. Any tender not necessarily accepted. Deadline for tenders to be received is April 10, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Willow Bunch Museum and Heritage Society Inc. Is Seeking to Fill two Positions for the Summer 1 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION AND 1 POST SECONDARY SUMMER STUDENT POSITION (Pending Grant Funding)
Please submit tenders to: R.M. of Hart Butte No. 11 Box 210, Coronach, SK. S0H 0Z0 Fax: 1-306-267-2391 Email: rm11@sasktel.net
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Request for Proposals 2 - New Sport Utility Vehicles Submission deadline: March 30, 2019 To obtain an RFP package, please send an email request to: bdempsey@southeastcollege.org
ISABELLE O’CONNOR Jan 15, 1918 – Mar 26, 2018
Many a day her name is spoken and many an hour she is in our thoughts, a link in our family chain is broken, she has gone from our home, but not from our hearts.
Forever loved and missed by Maureen, Cherie, Al & Families The family of Carol Blackwell
wish to express our sincere appreciation for the outpouring of sympathy and kindness in the recent passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother. We are so grateful for the calls, texts, visits, flowers, food, hugs and especially the stories that you shared with us. Thank you to PicheHawkins-Grondin Funeral Chapel and all their staff for their outstanding service, going above and beyond in guiding us in the difficult days following Carol’s passing. A very special thank you to Elan Grondin for your kind words at prayers and for leading Carol’s celebration of life. Thank you to Pastor Doug Miner for your words of comfort at Carol’s service. And thank you to all who travelled from near and far to help us celebrate the memory of this very special lady.
Bill Blackwell Brent & Cheri Blackwell Brooke, Brody & Braxton Wade & Gaileen Blackwell Ariel & Fallon Coralee & Andre Bouvier Kyle & Clay
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019 For more info Please go to our website www.willowbunchmuseum.ca **Contact Us** “JOB OPPORTUNITIES”
NOTICE OF POLL Rural Municipality of Happy Valley No. 10 Municipal By- Election 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: (1) A vote will be held for the election of REEVE. (2) The vote will take place on Wednesday, the 3rd day of April, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the R.M. Office in Big Beaver, Saskatchewan. (3) I will declare the result of the voting at the R.M. Office in Big Beaver, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, the 3rd day of April, 2019, at the hour of 9:00 p.m.. (4) Voters intending to vote are required to provide evidence of identity, therefore voter Identification is required.
Dated at Coronach, Saskatchewan, this 15th day of March, 2019, Leanne Totton Returning Officer
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Ethan Malischewski was dressed up for a St. Patrick’s Day Spirit Photo by Wes Bloom Day at Rockglen School on March 18.
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APAS supports funding for Saskatchewan conservation The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has expressed its full support for the $5 million in new provincial funding that was announced for the Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association (SCDA) to advance Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Water Management Strategy. “APAS members support a co-ordinated and community-based approach to agricultural water management, and this funding will build on the existing strengths of our Conservation and Development Associations and Watershed Associa-
tions,” explained APAS President Todd Lewis. “We believe that the SCDA has the skill set and credibility with producers to improve water management on the rural landscape. We have been wo r k i n g w i t h S C DA and other stakeholders involved in rural water management, and this new initiative will help move us forward.” “We are particularly pleased that the new funding will allow for the organization of new group projects and will support water management with additional support, and this means the goal of permitting all existing agri-
cultural water projects is much more realistic.” APAS is Saskatchewan’s general farm organization, which was formed to provide farmers and ranchers with a democratically elected, grassroots, non-partisan and producerrun organization based on rural municipal boundaries. As the united voice of agricultural producers and ranchers in Saskatchewan, APAS strives to represent the views of a wide variety of agricultural stakeholders in order to form comprehensive policies capable of benefiting all sectors of society. APAS is a member of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
APRIL 5TH, 2019 GUEST APPEARANCE FROM ROUGHRIDERS STAR
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JUNO nominees to perform The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) along with its member Arts Councils will present James Hill and Anne Janelle in concert. The duo will appear at the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre in Assiniboia on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. Hill and Janelle have been performing at venues across the province as part of the 2018/2019 Stars for Saskatchewan Concert Series. James Hill and Anne Janelle are the last performers in the 2018/2019 series. Since their Canadian Folk Music Award-winning album “True Love
Don’t Weep”, ukulele/ cello duo James Hill and Anne Janelle have brought their “crystal clear sound filled with warmth” (Bob Mersereau, CBC Radio) to audiences in over 15 countries. In concert, JUNO nominee James is “a dazzling live performer with a genial, low-key sense of humour” (Edmonton Journal) and Anne brings her “gorgeous syrupy voice” (Acoustic Magazine) to songs that are “inventive, entertaining, beautifully written and brilliantly performed” (R2 Magazine). A night out with James and Anne is “the perfect evening of tunes, stories and
musical virtuosity” (Wellington Dominion-Post). Their music might be described as folk roots in music-journalist-speak. But really, it’s hard to nail this couple down into a single genre, as their influences cover an extensive selection of renowned artists, including ironic pop/rock musician, Joe Plaskett and the new folk sounds of The Good Lovelies. Yet, this barely explains the magic of hearing James plunking the ukulele as Anne strums her cello, playing classics and original songs written by Hill. Incidentally, aside from being brilliant musicians, they’re both excellent vocalists.
Be a part of our CURRENT OPENINGS in ASSINIBOIA GROCERY Part Time Cashier • Student Stock Clerk GAS BAR Student Clerk • Casual Clerk
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The Assiniboia Times will be publishing a Bridal Album in our April 5th Bridal Edition. Submit your engagement photo to be part of this keepsake edition.
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Each entry will have their name entered in a draw to WIN a One Night’s Stay in a Jacuzzi Suite at the Canalta Assiniboia plus $500.00 towards furniture from Harvey’s Home Centre. * Wedding date must be in 2019 to win *
The size for each announcement is 3”x 3”. Email to circulation@assiniboiatimes.ca or drop your entry off at the Times Office, 410-1st Ave. E., Assiniboia.
Deadline is Wednesday, March 27, 2019