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New Community Coroner appointed for Assiniboia and area By Dan Archer Saskatchewan’s Coroner Service investigates sudden, unexpected or unnatural deaths. The ultimate objective of the coroner service is to improve the health, safety and the quality of life for the people living in this province. Community coroners, or lay coroners, are generally individuals with a background in medical or investigative matters. “Essentially, the coroner is a community service,” said Joanne Petersen, the new community coroner for Assiniboia and region. Petersen ranches with her husband near Michellton – a hamlet 56.7 kilometres northeast of Assiniboia. She was born and raised in Gravelbourg. Petersen has been an RN (registered nurse) for 32 years. Her extensive career included acute care, long term care, home care, cruise ship nursing and leadership positions, such as being the past president of the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association. She worked at the Assiniboia Union Hospital for the
past six years. “Leadership is something I’m comfortable with,” Petersen said, as she outlined some of her principle motivators for making the decision to become a coroner. “The coroner directs everything at the scene. We are in charge of the body, which can’t be moved until we’re done with our investigation. The coroner is completely independent of the RCMP,” she added. But a coroner also requires skills in communication, empathy and care. Additionally, a coroner should possess the capacity to produce accurate assessments based on science and medicine – Petersen developed all of these abilities as an RN. “Being a coroner is very similar to nursing,” Peterson pointed out. The province’s coroner service operates independently under the direction of the Chief Coroner of Saskatchewan. There are about 80 coroners in Saskatchewan who provide impartial and objective investigations and public
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inquests into the situations involving sudden, unexpected and unnatural deaths. Petersen made the decision to became a community coroner as her lengthy career in nursing is drawing to a close. “I’m close to retirement for my nursing job,” Petersen said, as she outlined her gradual transition from being a full-time RN to a community coroner – a part time, on call role. “There will be times when I can’t attend the scene because of conflict of interest, if the deceased has been in my care as an inpatient or in the emergency room in the last 30 days,” Petersen added. Petersen recently took an intense weeklong training course in Regina, prior to being appointed by the Minister of Justice. Coroners are responsible for determining the identities of deceased persons – they detect how, when and where the departed individual died, along with the causes instigating the fatality. Coroners are also designated to uncover the danger-
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lic a surplus of misunderstandings about the roles played by coroners during investigations. Autopsies, for example, aren’t always required during investigations and are only conducted during specified instances as required. “There’s a general myth: if the coroner is going to be involved, there’s
going to be an autopsy,” Petersen stated. In conclusion, Petersen recognized Chad Fink, who had previously acted as the coroner for Assiniboia and region. “Chad Fink has done an outstanding job – he served Assiniboia and area for nearly 10 years,” Petersen acknowledged.
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October Crown oil and gas land sale brought in $770,000 By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Crown land sale for oil and gas mineral rights was worse than the last one, but better that the one before that. The Crown land sale results announced by the Ministry of Energy and Resources on Oct. 30 saw $769,849 in revenue brought in. In August, it was $2.4 million, while the June sale saw $442,000. Land sales occur every two months are posted several months in advance. Oil companies, typically through their land agents, will ask the Ministry of Energy and Resources to put a certain parcel up for bid (e.g. post it) and then bid competitively on that parcel. This is the fourth of six oil and gas public offerings and brought the cumulative 2020-21 fiscal year total to $5,317,643. This time, there were 137 leases covering 14,513 hectares were posted, but only 59 parcels covering 6,329 hectares were sold. Crescent Point Energy Corp. was the most active bidder in this offering, picking up eight leases totalling 777 hectares for $211,526, an average of $272 per hectare. It is odd that Crescent Point itself would show up on this land sale, as the company has traditionally always used
land agents to mask their activity. It also indicates that after a few years of disposing of acreage, Crescent Point is again in the game of acquiring it. The Estevan and Swift Current areas brought in the majority of the bid activity. The Estevan area received $362,967 in bids for 39 parcels totalling 2,574 hectares. The highest bonus bid received in the Estevan area was on a 259-hectare lease located four kilometres west of Lampman and adjacent to the Bryant Midale Beds Oil Pool and the Bryant Frobisher Beds Oil Pool. Aldon Oils Ltd. bid $40,111 or $155 per hectare on this parcel. Villanova Energy Inc. bid $772/hectare on a 32-hectare lease, which is the top dollars per hectare received on a parcel in the Estevan area. Crescent Point Energy Corp. was the most active bidder in this area, picking up five leases totalling 324 hectares for $103,080, an average of $318 per hectare. In the Swift Current area, 15 of 34 posted leases sold, totalling 2,202 hectares. That brought in $209,794, averaging $95 per hectare. The highest bonus bid received in the Swift Current area was $71,971 on a 259-hectare lease located two kilo-
metres east of Pennant, adjacent to the Battrum Roseray Sand Oil Pool and the Pennant Upper Shaunavon Oil Pool. Another lease near Pennant, totalling 65 hectares, received $29,612 or $457 per hectare, the top dollars per hectare in the Swift Current area. Crescent Point Energy Corp. was the successful bidder on both of these leases. Crescent Point Energy Corp. was the most active bidder in this area, picking up three leases totalling 453 hectares for $108,446, an average of $239 per hectare. 818541 Alberta Ltd. bid a total of $36,237 for two leases located in the Kindersley area. One lease, totalling 518 hectares, is located four kilometres south of Luseland and was picked up for $18,187 or $35/hectare. The other lease, totalling 259 hectares, is located nine kilometres northwest of Kerrobert and was purchased for $18,050 or $70 per hectare. The highest bonus bid received in the October public offering was $84,922 for a lease in the Lloydminster area. This 259-hectare lease was awarded to Lacadena Land Company Inc. and is prospective for heavy oil in the Mannville Group. The scheduled date for the next public offering is December 1, 2020.
Crescent Point is back in the game of acquiring land in southeast Saskatchewan, as indicated by the October Crown land sale. This time, however, they didn’t do it through land agents. This is a Crescent Point lease Photo by Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter near Stoughton from earlier in the fall.
Coronach to receive new ambulance The Town of Coronach and the Coronach EMS Staff said their fundraising goal in achieving sufficient donations for a new ambulance was successful in an announcement issued on Oct. 30. A new unit for Coronach and the RM of Hart Butte is necessary, since the current ambulances in the region have high mileages and are becoming unreliable. Being in a remote com-
munity with limited health care options makes a reliable ambulance a necessity in Coronach. Over the past two years, Coronach EMS Staff members, Carrie Schnell, Angela Gent and Janna Vancuren, have dedicated themselves to fundraising for an EMS vehicle. Their successful fundraising efforts, along with a final donation, will allow Town of Coronach and the sur-
rounding area to secure a new ambulance for the South Central Saskatchewan district close to the U.S. border. The ambulance is expected to be completed and delivered in April 2021. The collaboration between Coronach Town Council and the Coronach EMS has flourished. Also, several sponsors backed the community’s donation project for a new ambulance.
Public Notice – RM of Excel No. 71 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Excel No. 71 intends to adopt bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 20-13 known as the Zoning Bylaw. Bylaw No. 2-2020 Intent: The proposed amendment will define and regulate solar energy throughout the Rural Municipality. The following significant alterations have occurred to Bylaw No. 2-2020 previously adopted to regulate solar development. • Solar farms have been identified as a discretionary use within the AR-Agricultural Resource District. • Regulations identifying specific setback distances for solar farms have been removed. • Solar energy systems may be permitted as an accessory structure to an existing principal use throughout the RM. • Definitions, development standards and criteria have been added to regulate solar farms and solar energy systems as an accessory structure. Affected Land: The proposed bylaw will affect all land within the incorporated area of the Rural Municipality. Reason: The previously adopted bylaw to regulate solar development did not receive ministerial approval and required updates. The RM has incorporated additional updates to provide clarification and incorporate regulations based on best practices. 20112ps1
Bylaw No. 1-2020 Intent: The proposed amendment will require dugouts in the AR-Resource District comply with the same setback requirements as buildings and other uses. The proposed amendment will also define borrow pits and provide regulation for their temporary development in the AR-Resource District. Affected Land: The proposed bylaw will affect all land within the AR-Resource District. Reason: The reason for the amendment is to address safety and land use conflicts identified for dugouts and borrow pits. Public Inspection: Please contact the RM office to make arrangements to review the bylaws and receive a hard copy or a copy by email. Hard copies of the bylaws may be made available at a cost. Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on Monday November 16, 2020 at 10 a.m. The public hearing will be held at 100 Dufferin Street, Viceroy, Sask. The RM will be implementing an alternative format for this public hearing in response to COVID-19. Any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws is encouraged to submit written comments prior to the meeting. Written submissions may be sent by email to rm71.excel@gmail.com or by Canada Post a minimum of 4 business days in advance of the hearing. For anyone wanting to attend and submit verbal comments, please contact the RM office by 4:00 p.m. on November 10, 2020 to make arrangements. Verbal submissions will be accommodated through prescheduled times. Council will consider all comments received. Issued at the RM of Excel No. 71 Sheri-lyn Simpson (10/23/2020) Administrator
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Warming trend for late October, early November in south central Sask By Dan Archer The snow began melting on Tuesday in Assiniboia – this warming transition remained into Thursday, Oct 29, with a + 3 C average beginning in the late afternoon and ending with + 4 C by 4 p.m. Throughout much of the morning and afternoon on Thursday, there were south and southeast winds averaging 15-11 kilometres per hour in the day, but these breezes arriving from the West North Central states had eased by the evening. Despite warming temperatures, Assiniboia/ Gravelbourg experienced a frosty Thursday morning in late October and two days before Halloween.
Temperatures in South Central Saskatchewan eased on Thursday afternoon then concluded with a -5 C average overnight. A drift towards warmer times was predicted for Assiniboia/Gravelbourg at October’s end and November’s beginning. A high of 3 C and a low of -5 C was forecasted for Halloween on Oct. 31, which began with strong winds from the northwest during the morning and afternoon with speeds from 40-60 kilometres per hour. November’s thawing curve in South Central Saskatchewan would continue in early November after much of the province underwent an interlude of snow, winds and frost in
late October and included overnight lows of -17 C on occasion. Sunnier afternoons with warmer temperatures endured as the 11th month opened with an afternoon of sun mixed with clouds and 11 C on Sunday, Nov. 1 then rose to balmier climes from Monday, Nov. 2 to Thursday, Nov. 5 with temperatures of 15-18 C. Temperatures in the first week of November were expected to start chilling off by Friday, Nov. 6 with periods of clouds and sun along with a high of 9 C paired with an overnight low of -3 C.
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Remembrance Day is right around the corner By Darla Prefontaine/ Dan Archer I wanted to do more for our local Legion, so I have come up with a way to honour veterans and raise money at the same time. I’m asking for people to bring me photos or names of veterans to be displayed in the Carpet One store windows along with a donation for the Royal Canadian Legion. Official Legion receipts will be given out for all donations over $20. Please
spread the word and be part of remembering our veterans and helping our Legion at the same time. Etransfers can be send to harveyshomecentre@ sasktel.net. Call 306-6424699 for more details. Particulars on Remembrance Day in Assiniboia for November 2020 This year, the Assiniboia Royal Canadian Legion will hold a small service outside at the cenotaph in front of the As-
siniboia Town Hall at 131 Third Avenue West, beginning at 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 11. The Legion recommended that people remain inside their cars during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Town Hall (Asaskan Complex). Wreaths can be left at the cenotaph before the ceremony, or wreaths can be arranged at the cenotaph after the ceremony is completed to retain social distancing.
Meili declares victory in constituency
Carpet One Remembrance Day display.
By Brian Zinchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Democratic Leader Ryan Meili claimed victory in his constituency of Saskatoon Meewasin at 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 28, but by 6 p.m., the Elections Saskatchewan website with results had not yet been updated to reflect that result. Meili held a short-notice press conference in Saskatoon Wednesday afternoon, where he said, “I’m so honoured to be able to represent, continue to represent the people of Saskatoon Meewasin. Thank you so much.” Meili’s, and several other seats, were still up in the air after the conclusion of
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counting on election night, Monday, Oct. 26. When all the advance polls and conventional ballot boxes were counted, Meili was 83 votes behind Saskatchewan Party candidate Rylund Hunter. But there were still 1,656 vote by mail ballots outstanding, easily enough to tip the balance. On Oct. 28, Elections Saskatchewan opened 1,063 vote by mail ballots that had been received by Oct. 26. By 6 p.m., their website had still not registered them as counted. That still leaves 593 vote by mail ballots out there for Saskatoon Meewasin. Some of them may not have been mailed in, or some of those people may have chosen to
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vote in person, instead. Ballots received by mail between Oct. 27 and Nov. 5 would be counted on Nov. 7, the date of the final count for the election. But Meili was confident enough in the results he was privy to declare victory. He said, “I do want to thank Rylund Hunter. He worked really hard, fought hard campaign in Saskatoon Meewasin. Well done. And everyone who put their names forward in this election. This election was extremely important. And it is a lot of work, no matter what party, no matter what constituency you’re running in.” Regarding his own riding, Meili said, “We were feeling pretty confident. We had made a special effort on encouraging our supporters to vote by mail, which made election night look funny, but you know in the long run, is playing out in our favour in Saskatoon Meewasin and we’re happy about that.” Meili also congratulated NDP candidates Jennifer Bowes, in Saskatoon-University, and Matt Love, in Saskatoon Eastview, who were also in neck-and-neck races in their respective ridings. They were both leading on election night, and Meili confirmed their win. However, again, by 6 p.m. on Oct. 28, Elections Saskatchewan’s website still showed the vote by mail count as pending. In Saskatoon-University, 839 votes by mail had been received of the 1,296 ballots requested. In Saskatoon Eastview, 1,009 votes had been received of the 1,555 ballots requested.
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Assiniboia’s branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will outlast the pandemic
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anadian historian Glenn T. Wright described the Royal Canadian Legion as a non-profit, national organization serving war veterans, their families, as well as lobbying the government on their behalf. The Royal Canadian Legion is known for selling poppies every fall and organizing Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada. This year, Remembrance Day ceremonies will be limited in Canada and other Commonwealth countries because of COVID-19. In Assiniboia, the services will be held outside at the cenotaph at the Asaskan Complex (Town Hall) on Nov. 11 instead of St. George’s Parish Hall, where the ceremony is traditionally held. Participants are asked to remain in their cars as a group of volunteers hold Assiniboia’s 2020 Remembrance Day service outside at the cenotaph beginning at 10:30-10:45 a.m. Because of COVID-19 and social distancing, there won’t be wreath-laying ceremonies this year in Assiniboia and the rest of the country. Instead, wreaths must be laid either at the beginning of the ceremony in town, or the wreaths will be placed at the cenotaph after the ceremony ends. Remembrance Day in Assiniboia is an important day regardless of the pandemic, especially with the presence of war veterans throughout the town’s history. Assiniboia’s branch of the Royal Canadian Legion – an organization with distinguished roots in South Central Saskatchewan – has played a visible role in town since the Roaring Twenties. Although Assiniboia’s Legion has moved to several different meeting places since the beginning, the organization has continued to survive from the 1920s to 2020. The Great War Veterans Association of Assiniboia and District met in the Town Council Chambers at the Assiniboia Town Hall in February 1926 for a meeting called to order by G. Darby. After the meeting concluded, the group changed their names to Assiniboia Branch of the Canadian Legion – with the word Royal added much later after Queen Elizabeth II gave her consent on December 19, 1960. The first Canadian Legion meetings were held in different areas throughout Assiniboia until 1934, when a hall was rented by T.G. Ross above one of the town’s earliest liquor stores on Lots 11-12 and Block 16. Later, the building was demolished then turned into a parking lot. The first Legion hall in Assiniboia had chairs, tables, a sofa and a rug and cost $5 per month. Local historians recorded a small act of kindness in July 1934, when the Legion sent $1 to the Legion in Golden, British Columbia, who were undergoing financial problems. When Assiniboia’s Legion experienced financial issues of their own in August 1938, they left the hall and moved back to the Town Council Chambers to hold regular meetings. The Legion moved again in January 1940, when they started meeting at the Elks Hall for $7.50 per month. The Legion began fundraising for a building in June 1940. By January 1941, the building fund established by the Legion had grown to $171.29. After the Second World War, the Legion purchased a building from the Mossbank Airport, which opened as a hall in September 1946. Teenagers used the hall one night per month, free of charge. The Legion began constructing a new hall with volunteer labour in March 1956. Fifteen to 20 men assembled to help lift the arches for Assiniboia’s new Legion Hall with ropes, props and other improvised gear. The volunteers raised the first arch without any difficulties, but when they tried to raise the second arch, trouble kickedin as the arch slipped off the foundation, crashed to the ground and split into halves. Thankfully, nobody was hurt during this episode, but the building’s subfloor suffered damages from the arch’s weighty and forceful drop. Despite this initial setback, the Canadian Legion building opened in June 1958. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17 in Assiniboia will survive the pandemic, because they have crushed barriers before. Although COVID-19 has affected the Legion’s agenda this year, Assiniboia’s branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will continue to hold meetings at their most contemporary spot in Club 55 on 102 Third Avenue West long after the pandemic has ended. (Information obtained from Heritage ‘85, p. 48-50).
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Letter To The Editor Reader remarks on SAID payments in Saskatchewan Because of this pandemic, it has come to light how the governments of Canada are treating us as citizens. It has become very apparent that if you are an employable taxpayer, you have gotten help from both federal and provincial governments in one way or another. Meanwhile, those of us relying on our CPP, CPP Disability, Social Services and SAID payments get the same amounts as we always have. The governments said the cost of living in this pandemic has gone up for Canadians. Yet those of us in receipt of these social programs funded by the provincial and federal governments have received next to nothing – if anything at all. I am receiving CPP Disability cheques because of a workplace accident in 1989, when I fractured my back and was misdiagnosed for many years, along with a sprained back. This accident sidelined me from work many times at three to fivemonth durations. It wasn’t till 2011, after being run over and suffering from a flailed chest, (six broken ribs and a punctured left lung), that my doctor saw the fracture from 1989 through X-rays and scans. I haven’t gotten any help and my cost of living has gone up the same as the employable taxpayer. My thoughts on health: How many people, not only seniors, can only get the meds they can afford, but not all of the
meds their doctors prescribed? I was one of them. With my income, there is no way I can afford all my meds. I purchased one medication that I had to have. Being on a limited and fixed income after living expenses, there wasn’t much cash left over. I fought many times over the past number of years to get some kind of help. The SAID program was the program I enrolled in just for my meds – nothing more. I had to appeal, because of my income – the government said I have a surplus of income. I now get help, but why did I have to fight to get the meds my doctor said I needed? I didn’t ask for help with rent, food and utilities, just my medical needs. The system is and has been flawed for years. It seems as long as you’re an employable taxpayer, you’re all good, if you are in receipt of one of the social programs. Well, in my opinion, you’re forgotten about. The Canadian government has set the “bar” at $2000 a month for the employable taxpayer. Why hasn’t the government set a bar for all Canadians? What about the 70-year-old man whose only income is his pension at $1300 a month? Why doesn’t he get the same $2000? His living expenses have gone up the same as everybody’s. It’s time we all speak up. The system will stay the same if we don’t. Faren Harden, Assiniboia
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Lights of Love to be held November 18 in Centennial Park By Dan Archer Assiniboia as a town planned to honour the passing of their loved ones with the second annual Lights of Love Lighting Ceremony in 2020, to be held in Centennial Park north of the Kin Hut on Wednesday, November 18, beginning at 6 p.m. The lights were on sale at the Assiniboia Town office until Oct. 30, where donation forms to support the event were also available. A crew of volunteers in Assiniboia arrived at Centennial Park on Friday afternoon – they were stringing the Lights of Love around the trees to light up the second memorial ceremony – the first Lights of Love was held on November 13, 2019. All of the collected names for Lights of Love will be published in the Assiniboia Times prior to this event as they were last year. Remembering the passing of parents, children, close relatives and friends will endure for lifetime, even after the initial grieving stages have passed. Lights of Love in Centennial Park is a way cherishing the memories of those who were special and loved, but have drifted away from life on earth. Giving remembrance is therapeutic and essential, since the shock of a passing loved one will last forever. A message from PichéHawkins-Grondin Funeral Chapels in Assiniboia read: “Whether a death is sudden or expected, the loss of a loved one is indescribable. When you are in a heightened emotional state, even
the most basic decisions can seem staggering,” Alecia Milano, vice president of Milano Monuments in Cleveland Ohio, said: “There are few things in life more stressful and heart breaking than the death of a loved one. While end-of-life services are a time for loved ones to come together and celebrate a life, these events are also a whirlwind for the grieving. Life for surviving relatives continues after a death and everyday activities may feel impossible while grieving.” Milano also gave a thoughtful statement on the importance of remembering those who are no longer with us. “Memorialization is the act of preserving memories, events, or people and allows individuals to remember and honour their loved one.” Events such as Lights of Love in Centennial Park on November 18 are vital for those who are grieving at any stage. During the first annual Lights of Love in Centennial Park in 2019, candles were passed around as Assiniboia’s community choir sang Silent Night. When the trees circling the campsite in the park were lit in memory of those who had passed away, the glow was astounding. Many spectators attending the event were present to remember their loved ones who wouldn’t be joining them for Christmas in 2019. On the surface, the initial Lights of Love embodied personal grief, but
there was also a sense of encouragement and the
joy of sharing burdens, as everyone gathered around
the campfire last November to light candles and
hear the choir sing hymns of reverence.
Linda Hall and Steph VanDeSype string the trees in Centennial Park with Lights of Love on Oct. 30.
Volunteer Jo-Ann Girardin assisted in arranging the Lights of Love in Centennial Park on Oct. 30.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2020 CIVIC NEWS
CIVIC ELECTION Monday, November 9 9 am - 8 pm
Prince of Wales Cultural & Recreation Centre - Conexus Community Auditorium
YOU NEED ID TO VOTE You need to show ID that confirms your name and street address before you get a ballot ID Options: • One piece of government – issued photo ID that shows name and address EXAMPLE: SGI –issued Driver’s License – CHECK IF IT HAS A STREET ADDRESS if not you need….. • Two pieces of ID that shows the voters name and street address if not all contained in photo ID EXAMPLE: Health card with municipal tax notice, utility bill, power bill OR • A qualified voter vouches for the person without ID by completing a FORM B – Vouching for Identity Form – (Person vouching MUST have proper ID) EXAMPLE: Neighbour for neighbour
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YOU NEED A VOTER REGISTRATION FORM TO VOTE You need a signed and witnessed Voter Registration form before you get a ballot. Your signature can be witnessed by one of the following: • the returning officer, • the deputy returning officer, • another eligible Town of Assiniboia Voter, • Any Town of Assiniboia municipal office clerk, • any other person authorized to sign oaths (commissioners of oaths, notary public, lawyer) Voter Registration forms are available at the Town Office and online at https://www.assiniboia.net/town_office/election_2020.html The registration forms will also be at the polling station on Election Day.
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Assiniboia votes By Dan Archer Advance polling for Assiniboia’s 2020 municipal elections finished on Wednesday, October 28 at 5 p.m. in the polling area inside the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre in the Lower Curling Lounge. The next round of voting is set for November 9 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in
the Conexus Community Auditorium inside the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre. One mayor will be elected along with six council members for fouryear terms. There are two mayoral candidates and 10 councillor alderman candidates for Assiniboia’s 2020 municipal elections.
Mayoral candidates: Renaud Bissonnette served as the mayor in Assiniboia from 2000-2006. He also functioned as Willow Bunch’s mayor shortly after his last term was completed in Assiniboia. Sharon Schauenberg acted as a volunteer on numerous boards and committees since returning to Assiniboia in 2006. She’s been active in Assiniboia as a community member in countless ways, whether as
a board member, or through selling 50/50 tickets in the arena to raise money for local hockey. Alderman Councillor candidates with condensed statements: Bob Ellert. “My wife Clara and I have been part of this community all of our lives. I’m running for town council, because I believe Assiniboia has a very bright and exciting future and I want to be part of it.” Kent Fettes. “I want to
see the aging infrastructure repaired. I also want to be a face of the community.” Patrick Grondin. “I promise to represent your voice with integrity and commitment.” Linda Hall. “My main concern for Assiniboia is the condition of our streets, economic development and Centre Street beautification (simple, but beautiful).” Graham Harvey. If elected, Graham Harvey said he would strive to work cohesively with town council and the town administration to provide a positive work environment. Peter Kordus. “By running for council, I know I can help the Town of Assiniboia through my experience of over 30 years in the field of public works and water and sewer works. Let’s work on moving Assiniboia forward.”
Mike Krauss. “I’m the only councillor running with young children in the community – it’s important to have that viewpoint on the council.” David Nekurak. “With a strong fiscal plan, along with the strength I know we have in this community, we cannot only weather these times, but be a shining light of stability and compassion for others to follow.” Paul Tendler. “There’s improvements to made with what’s been accomplished over the years and I would like to be part of it. Infrastructure is a big concern. I would like to be involved with positive changes in Assiniboia, if need be.” Brett Tiffen. “My hope is that in November, the community of Assiniboia will place their trust in me to revitalize the community and ready it for the future.”
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Infrastructure repair on the corner of First Avenue East and Third Street East on Oct. 27. The quality of roads and other issues related to infrastructure are significant issues of note for many of Photo by Dan Archer Assiniboia’s candidates running in the town’s 2020 municipal elections.
Condi�ons: 1) Tenders must be submi�ed to the law firm, Anderson & Company, by 12:00 o’clock noon, the 25th day of November, 2020; 2) Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted; 3) Tenders considered on individual parcel(s), indica�ng which quarter(s)they apply to; 4) A cheque for the amount of 3% of the amount of bid must accompany the bid (cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders); 5) Tenders must rely on their own research and inspec�on of the property and confirm acres, assessments and other par�culars; 6) No tenders subject to financing or other condi�ons will be accepted; 7) Tenders will not be called to the office of the undersigned to finalize the sale; 8) For addi�onal details view the full tender package online at:
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Assiniboia Child Care Services celebrates 30 years Assiniboia Child Care Services is a non-profit organization regulated with the high standards of licencing required by day cares in Saskatchewan and throughout the country. The centre focuses on play and exploration programs in similarity with the programs offered by other pre-kindergarten organiza-
tions in Canada. Painting and general creativity also plays a significant role at ACCS. Assiniboia Child Care Services is located on 501, Fourth Avenue in Assiniboia. ACCS celebrated their 30th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 22 with cakes and treats.
ACCS celebrated their 30th anniversary on Oct. 22 with cakes and treats. Photos courtesy of Michele Vallieres, Assiniboia Family and Child Care Services Inc. Director
Creative play is a vital component at ACCS. An excerpt of Assiniboia Child Care Service’s history taken from the Assiniboia Times in 1990.
Artwork created in honour of the celebration held by ACCS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FORREST HALE late of Mossbank, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 4th day of December, 2020. LEWANS & FQRD Barristers and Solicitors Box 759, 228 Centre Street Assiniboia, Saskatchewan Solicitors for the Administrator of the Estate
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Rural Municipality of Old Post No. 43 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 5th day of January 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY PART OF Lot Blk Plan Title RANGE MERIDIAN Ext. Number SECTION SEC. TWP NE 2 5 1 W3rd 2 145265845 1 145265834 NE 11 5 1 W3rd 0 145265878 NE PT 12 5 1 W3rd 3 145266048 1 145265991 2 145266015 NW 12 5 1 W3rd 0 145265913 SE 12 5 1 W3rd 3 145265946 4 145266071 5 145266093 SW 12 5 1 W3rd 4 145266127 3 145266116 NW PT 14 5 3 W3rd 0 136519522 Blk/Par A-Plan 101864347 W3rd
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All individuals and snow plow clubs who may or intend to clear snow on municipal road allowances in the R.M. of Stonehenge No. 73 during this winter season MUST have their application form to the RM Office by Friday, NOVEMBER 27, 2020. Equipment used must be compliant with the RM Snow Clearing Contractors Policy, related government regulations and is required to be inspected by the RM. Application forms can be obtained at the municipal office in Limerick. For more information, phone (306) 263-2020. ****************
REACHING ABOVE AND BEYOND
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Vote November 9, 2020
Experience You Can Count On!
• Former Mayor of Assiniboia 2000-2006 • Former Mayor of Willow Bunch 2006-2012 • Former member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2004 - 2006 • Former member of Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities 2006 - 2009 • Current Assiniboia Town Councilman 2016-2020 • Numerous boards and committees
Taking Assiniboia to the New Level-My vision
• To grow Assiniboia's tax base through commercial and residential development. • To closely monitor and evaluate all spending in order to maximize Assiniboia's existing revenue. • To open up and build relationships with surrounding RM's to evaluate shared costs and utilization of Assiniboia s many amenities (POW, Civic Center, recreational facilities). • To bring forward our 5 years Infrastructure Plan and get it moving. • To establish an open door policy for all citizens
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON LEADERSHIP YOU CAN DEPEND ON! Together we can bring the pride back to Assiniboia!
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As a lifelong community member & supporter, I am pleased to announce my running for a position on our Council. I believe practical and common sense solutions are available and needed for the growth and prosperity of our community. If elected my focus and priorities will be: -
Improved water treatment & quality Repair infrastructure & roads Support for community projects Prioritize Public Works agendas
Your support and vote is greatly appreciated on November 9th.
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Geraldine (Gerry) Zimmerman
Zimmerman, Geraldine (Gerry) -passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 at the Lafleche Health Centre at the age of 77 years. She was born in Viceroy, SK on May 20, 1943 to Percy and Laura Nelson. She married Roy Zimmerman of Congress, SK on March 4, 1964. She is survived by her son Kelly, daughter Kim, granddaughter Laische, greatgranddaughter Zara, and niece Jennifer. Gerry (Bean) had a large immediate family of brothers and sisters and is survived by Marge (Krusky-Gorgerot), Edwin, Gail (Stianson), Myles, Richard, Arnie, Karen (Ingles), Valerie, Percy Jr and predeceased by David, Darlene (Wernham), Carol (Bauer), Lynn (Bengert), Clarence, Donna (Messner), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gerry was a very kind and caring lady that loved to dance when her body allowed her to. She was a very strong and courageous woman that never lost her happy and kind spirit for life in spite of the challenges she faced. She will be dearly missed by many and in our loving memories always. A Celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at a later date. Please join in remembering Gerry by visiting our memorial at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.
Donald Samuel Costain
Donald Samuel Costain passed away October 22nd, 2020 after a brief struggle with acute myeloid leukaemia at the Assiniboia Union Hospital. It is with heavy hearts we share his passing but are consoled by the frequent visits from family and friends in his final days. Sam, born April 28th, 1935 in Assiniboia, SK to Willard and Margaret (Galbraith) Costain, grew up on the family farm near Congress. The 9th child of 11 children he is survived by sister Gwen and predeceased by his siblings Emmett, Lorna, Leland, Wilfred, Floyd, Isabel, Faye, John, and Dorothy. Sam married Mildred Beryl Monckton in April 1961 and raised a family of four children, his daughter Melody (Robert Penrose) of Watrous and his sons Michael (Sandra) of Regina, Roderick (Angelina) of Ottawa and Willard (Pernilla) of Ottawa, and nine grand children and seven greatgrandchildren. Sam re-married February 15, 2002 to Marie Emma Dumelie and welcomed the lives of her children into his life, Ann (Dale), Julia (deceased), Linda, Ron Duchak (Gail), and Vicki (Ian), and Christine (Fred) and the 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sam attended a small schoolhouse in Congress until grade 8 and then as a young father, completed his grade 10 in order to attend Moose Jaw Technical College to become a carpenter. He worked construction for many years until an unfortunate workplace accident breaking several lower vertebrae lead to taking over the Assiniboia laundromat and dry-cleaning business until retirement. He was active in the community. He was a proud Freemason, Shriner, Elk, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Wildlife Federation. He spent over 40 years involved in these groups contributing to the community, raising funds, and he was especially proud of the good work of the Shriners Hospitals for Children(R). Growing up on a farm made him appreciate the outdoors. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed many hunting trips with his friends and hunting deer and on fishing trips; he liked to display the memorable trophies from these trips. Known as one that enjoyed sharing a story, a memory, or a good joke, his impact on the community and those around him will be remembered with fondness. The Funeral Service for Sam was held October 27th, 2020 at the Ross Funeral Chapel with Craig Petersen presiding. Rick Hobbs conducted the Masonic Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Masonic Members Rick Hobbs, Merv Colibaba, Larry Coghlin, Roy Harrison, Alvin Harkness, Roderick Costain. Honourary Pallbearers included members of the St. John’s Masonic Lodge #106 and The Order of the Eastern Star, Assiniboia Chapter #8. Interment followed at the Congress Baptist Cemetery beside his parents. Donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Pictures and fond memories may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.
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Florence Haiseldene Padfield
1925 - 2020 Florence peacefully left this life as she lived it: with her family gathered around her on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Padfield (1990); parents Herbert and Catherine Message (nee Alexander); sister Isabelle (Leroy) Moats and brother James Message. Florence is survived by her children Hazel, Heather, Don, Cheryl (Larry) and Chuck (Mel); grandchildren April (June), Steve, Jerrad (Emily), Tenille, Jason (Kristie), Ashley (Braden), Trevor, Carson and Braydon; great-grandchildren AJ, Charlotte, Violet, Jade and Olivia; sister-in-law Florence Message; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was born in 1925 on the family farm in Dirt Hills, SK (near Ormiston). After finishing Grade 12, she attended Normal School in Regina and then began teaching in one-room schools in Tuxford, Crestwyne and Currie. She eventually moved to teach in Davyroyd and to be with the love of her life, Douglas Padfield. They married in 1953. Florence and Douglas raised five children on the family farm. After her children became adults, she took a Geriatric Aide course and worked at the Ross Payant Nursing Home in Assiniboia until she retired at the age of 65. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and knitting. Mom was always an adventurer and never afraid to try something new: traveling with family on trips, downhill skiing, hiking mountains and traveling to different countries into her late 80’s. Fifteen years ago, Mom accepted her Alzheimer diagnosis with dignity, faith, grace and trust. She moved from Assiniboia to a Regina apartment for five years; then as the disease progressed, she moved to her daughter Hazel’s home for eight years; and lastly lived almost three years at Santa Maria. Mom returned to Hazel’s home to be surrounded and cared for by her family as she passed into the next life. A Family Graveside Service has been held at Davyroyd. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. The family wishes to thank the loving staff at Santa Maria as well as the caring staff at the Pasqua Hospital and Palliative Home Care. Special thanks to John and Janet Robinson. Donations, in memorial, may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Online messages of condolence may be left at www.paragonfuneralservices.com.
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12 Assiniboia Times, Assiniboia Saskatchewan -- November 6, 2020
Seminar on wills at Canalta Hotel informative and perceptive By Dan Archer Edwin Rijvers – a Saskatoon-based representative from Purple Shield – gave a seminar on wills at the Canalta Hotel in Assiniboia on Friday, Oct. 29 from 10-11 a.m. The purpose of the seminar was to encourage others to create a sense of structure for their loved ones before they departed for the afterlife. Disorganization – such a lack of a will or unscheduled funeral expenses – often gives an individual’s family an unnecessary amount of stress, especially when the family is undergoing a grieving
process over a member who has exited this world without having the chance to say goodbye. Purple Shield is an insurance company designed to provide insurance for funeral expenses. The seminar was organized by the Piché-Hawkins-Grondin Funeral Home in Assiniboia and Gravelbourg. Planning, discussing and devising a will is often a difficult topic most people would either avoid or prefer to put off until later. Yet, death is rarely a prearranged event. Moreover, a well-designed will is essential for assisting
families who might undergo financial and emotional anxieties after their loved ones have deceased without warning. In addition, a pre-set will is intended to safeguard the executor from needless paperwork, expenditures and hassles. “Seventy per cent of people across Canada do not have a will,” Rijvers said during his introduction. “The reality is, someone is going to be planning and arranging this, so our estate and preplanning needs to be organized.” “We all have good intentions,” Rijvers also noted. “But tomorrow
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never comes.” When planning a will, issues such as probate should be resolved. The term probate refers to the legal process for reviewing the assets of the deceased person, as well as determining the inheritors. An executor for the will must be chosen and the costs of the notary should be noted. Expenses such as rent and other outstanding bills should be incorporated into the will as well. Funeral planning is also essential whenever anyone decides to coordinate their last will and testament. “The funeral isn’t about you,” Rijvers said. “The funeral is about those who survived you.” Should the body be returned home? Is cremation a desired option over a burial in a casket? These issues and more should be conversed over when arranging a will and a funeral ahead of time. Rijvers touched on the
rising costs of funerals. “Prepare for it,” Rijvers warned. “A pre-planned funeral keeps the costs down. Create a map – make it simple and easy. Pre-planning means you have time to do it.” The family should also have involvement when people devise their funerals and wills. “What you don’t want to do is leave the decisions to yourself,” Rijvers said. “Lay out your wishes for your family. The more decisions you lay out ahead of time, the easier it will be for your family. Create a system of organizing your important information,” Rijvers further advised. Wills should also be changed every 5-10 years to reflect alterations in a person’s financial and marital status, along with other factors. “Keep it updated and accessible,” Rijvers recommended. “Get that information for them and have it all in one place.”
When choosing an executor for the will, it is essential to remember the legal requirements inherent with this position. “An executor can be audited or an executor can be sued,” Rijvers said, further observing that executor’s insurance is the number one insurance sold in Canada. When probate is concerned, the power of the attorney is passed to the executor. There are two types of power of attorney: the general power of attorney and the enduring power of attorney. The power of attorney is written authorization to represent or act on another’s behalf in private affairs such as wills. Executor Liability Insurance protects the estate and the executor from disputes and litigation, such as when members of the family argue over certain aspects in the will, especially issues affecting property or financial disagreements.
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“Seventy per cent of people across Canada do not have a will,” Edwin Rijvers said during the introduction to his seminar. “The reality is, someone is going to be planning and arranging this, so our estate and preplanning Photo by Dan Archer needs to be organized.”
Crime stats for Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 The following are the weekly crime stats for the Assiniboia RCMP-GRC for the week of October 26 to November 1, 2020. There were 27 calls for service. Abandoned Vehicle - 1
Assault - 2 Assistance to Canadian Police - 1 Disturbing the Peace - 1 Fail to Attend Court - 1 False Alarms - 2 Liquor Act - 1
Mischief - 1 Traffic Tickets/Warnings - 12 Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle - 2 Sexual Assault - 1 Traffic Collision - 1 Wellbeing Check - 1
MARKET REPORT
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This Market Report is based on the sale at
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306 642 5358
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Stockers & Feeders
Date: Oct 31, 2020
Total Cattle
2902
Good Steers 800-900 lbs. Averaged Good Steers 700-800 lbs Averaged Good Steers 650-700 lbs. Averaged Good Steers 600-650 lbs. Averaged Good Steers 550-600 lbs. Averaged Good Steers 500-550 lbs. Averaged Good Steers 450-500 lbs. Averaged Good Steers 400-450 lbs. Averaged Good Steers 300-400 lbs. Averaged
170 183 184 190 200 208 215 233 252
And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To
186 186 196 200 210 222 246 246 260
Good Heifers 700-800 lbs. Averaged Good Heifers 650-700 lbs. Averaged Good Heifers 600-650 lbs. Averaged Good Heifers 550-600 lbs. Averaged Good Heifers 500-550 lbs. Averaged Good Heifers 450-500 lbs. Averaged Good Heifers 400-450 lbs. Averaged Good Heifers 300-400 lbs. Averaged
154 160 163 170 176 180 187 189
And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To And Sold Up To
165 165 168 176 182 193 193 199