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Annual elm tree pruning ban to begin April 1 The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan to help curb the spread of Dutch elm
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active. Fresh cuts from trimming your trees can attract the tiny insects, increasing the chance of an infection. There are more things you can do to help protect your community’s elm trees: Prune your elms before or after the ban period to keep them healthy and better able to resist all types of disease, including DED. Remove unhealthy and dead elm wood cuts, reducing places for beetles to breed and the risk of infection. If you see an elm showing signs of DED wilting, yellowing leaves
on one or several branches near the top of the tree, usually beginning in late June - report it to your local municipality. Remove and dispose of DED-infected elms promptly, including during the ban period. Transporting wood can spread DED, as well as other insects and diseases. It is illegal to use, transport, store or sell elm firewood. Regulations also restrict the use, transport, storage and sale of elm logs. Dispose of all elm wood promptly and properly, at the location designated by your muni-
cipality. Often, this is the local landfill, but confirm this with your local municipality. Improper pruning can damage your trees and spread diseases. If you hire someone to prune your trees, check their qualifications. In Saskatchewan, those who prune elm trees commercially must have completed a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who has. For more information, contact the Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224.
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Assiniboia Times, Assiniboia Saskatchewan -- April 2, 2021 3 Purple Day was held March 26. This event is intended to increase worldwide awareness of Epilepsy and to dispel common myths and fears of this neurological disorder. Fresh Start held a mini donut sale and raised $350. The Weal Family raised $1978. From left are Marita Williams, Fresh Start; Christine Weal, Dorelle Weal, Chantel Hannah and Briggs Hannah.
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2021 ASSESSMENT ROLL RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF POPLAR VALLEY No. 12 Notice is hereby given that the assessment of roll of the Rural Municipality of Poplar Valley No. 12 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open for inspection: April 1 to June 1, 2021 at the R.M. 12 office, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays. A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who desires to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file a notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee, for each property, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Poplar Valley No. 12, Box 190, Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0 by the 1st day of June, 2021. Dated at Rockglen, Saskatchewan this 1st day of April, 2021. Lynn Fisher, Assessor
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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Comment on “Where I Stand” by Wes Bloom. Wes, it’s good to see you writing in the paper again. Good article about worry, a lot of it so true. Only one thing to add to it, about worry that is: “Take it to the Lord in prayer, in His arms He’ll take and shield you, you will find a Solace there.” For many years I have found this to be true. Blessings to you. Hans Zoller, Coronach
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Premier Moe responds to Supreme Court carbon tax ruling with five strategies By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saskatchewan’s fight against the federal carbon tax was lost on March 25, when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6-3 that a federal carbon tax is indeed constitutional. It’s been a long haul for Premier Scott Moe, who recounted the fight going back to his days as environment minister, prior to assuming the leadership of the Saskatchewan Party and premiership. Speaking to a press conference at the Legislature in response to the court loss, Moe said that back in October, 2016, he and the other environment ministers were meeting to
discuss reducing greenhouse gas emissions “while respecting provincial jurisdiction and recognizing the unique characteristics of each region across this great nation.” “At the very moment that we were meeting in 2016, at that very same time, when we sat down in Montreal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rose in the House of Commons to announce that the federal government would unilaterally impose a carbon tax on all of the provinces and territories. This was a stunning betrayal of the prime minister’s promise to premiers to work in a cooperative fashion on climate change. A promise that He had made just a few
months prior, at the first ministers meeting in Vancouver, where all 13 of the provinces and territories they signed the Vancouver Declaration and agreement to work together as Canadians to address climate change and to respect provincial diversity.” Moe said, “We saw the federal carbon tax for quite frankly what it was and what it is today, a blunt ineffective instrument that kills jobs and threatens our energy-intensive industries. We knew that we had to do all that we could to stop this federal carbon tax or at least we had to do everything that we could to try because standing up for Saskatchewan people. It’s always a fight that’s worth having.”
Thus, Saskatchewan launched a constitutional challenge in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, where it lost in a split decision. Ontario did the same in its own Court of Appeal, and Alberta won it its Court of Appeal, setting the stage for the final battle at the Supreme Court of Canada. Moe said, “Today, the Supreme Court has released its judgment. The court has ruled that the federal government does have the constitutional authority to impose a carbon tax on the hardworking people that I represent in this province of Saskatchewan. “The ruling does come with a strong dissenting opinion, one that warns that the decision has farreaching implications for further federal intrusion into areas of provincial jurisdiction. For example, in his dissenting opinion Justice Brown wrote and I quote, ‘This is a model of federalism that rejects our Constitution and rewrites the rules of Confederation.’ “He goes on to say, ‘Its implications go far beyond the carbon tax law, opening the door to federal intrusion by way of the imposition of national standards into all areas of provincial jurisdiction including interprovincial trade and commerce, health, and the management of natural resources.’ He goes on, “It is bound to lead to serious tensions in the Federation,’ end quote. It’s a very sobering warning from a Supreme Court justice,” said Moe. “While today’s decision does effectively and our legal avenues as a province, it does not end our opposition to this costly and ineffective tax. And just because Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has the legal right to impose a carbon tax, I would say that it doesn’t mean that he should.” He added that, “This decision does not in any way invalidate our government’s position that there is a much better way to address climate change,” referencing the province’s “Prairie Resilience” climate change strategy.
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administration of the vaccine. Remember to respect social distancing and continue to wear a mask. Anyone attending the vaccine clinic and the health care workers administering vaccines will both need to wear masks that cover their noses and mouths during the appointment. It is also recommended that people remain six feet away from others while inside and in line. Ask for information about the vaccine you receive, any potential side effects, and expect to be monitored on site. The monitoring period may vary depending on how busy the adminstration site is, but individuals should expect to be monitored for any adverse symptoms for no less than 15 minutes. If side effects appear after vaccination, individuals are urged to speak with their physicians about how to address them. All vaccines administered in Saskatchewan will be a first dose, with second doses administered at an interval of up to four months. Residents will be contacted when they are eligible to book their second dose appointment. It is important to continue to follow all public health measures until Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer indicates any changes to restrictions. Even if you have received the vaccine, you must still socially distance, wash your hands and follow all mandatory masking protocols. We are not out of the pandemic situation yet. Only by working together and with health officials, can we move forward.
Submit Local News Tips and Photos to: areporter@assiniboiatimes.ca Submitted by Pastor Greg Dermody, Assiniboia Alliance Church (Originally published May 2002) It is part of our history on the prairies that most people think of their faith as something they ‘keep to themselves’. The strength in that is that it allows us to have a freedom of faith and spiritual journey. This is important because we each need to discover and own our faith so that it becomes a part of our everyday living. The problem with this aspect of ‘keeping our faith to ourselves’ is that faith, by its very nature, is to be lived in community. The Christian faith rests on the individual believing and acknowledging Jesus is the Christ by asking forgiveness and inviting Jesus to be at the center of their lives. That indeed, is an individual decision. The living out of that decision, however, cannot take place as a solo journey.
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Jesus said, “Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them.” Not only to we need a community to live out our faith, we also need spiritual friendships. Jesus had a lot of friends, and some leaders thought he spent too much time ‘partying’. Clearly friendships were important to Jesus on a personal level. We all need someone we can discuss our faith with, those questions, doubts and insights that come up as we discover and grow in our relationship with God. We all need someone we can honestly pray with regularly. If you are struggling in your spiritual journey, perhaps you would benefit by developing a spiritual friendship, one that centers around faith. As the old saying goes, the best way to find a friend, is to be a friend.
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Second annual ‘Assiniboia Has Talent!’ contest now open Residents from Assiniboia and area are encouraged to showcase their creative talent in the second annual “Assiniboia Has Talent!” Facebook and Instagram contest. The Recreation and Community Wellness department of the Town of Assiniboia will run the social media event from April 1 to 11. Stephanie VanDeSype, Recreation and Community Wellness Manager, introduced the “Assiniboia Has Talent!” contest
last year as a way to keep people in the community engaged with one another, while observing social distancing. Talented people in the region are invited to post videos of themselves lip synching, dancing, performing baking demos, woodworking, or even riding a hoverboard. The potential categories in this contest are boundless. The participants are invited to be imaginative, original and entertaining in all the videos that are
shared on the “Assiniboia Has Talent!” Facebook and Instagram pages. Assiniboia Has Talent! is certain to appeal to the creative and ingenious members of this community. “Anyone who submits a photo or video that day will be entered in to a random draw,” explained VanDeSype. “We are not going to judge any of the entries, as we are simply encouraging people to have some fun and provide some entertainment along the way.”
Easter Egg Hunt to be held in Centennial park, until April 4 The Kinette Club of Assiniboia will be hosting a special Easter Egg Hunt for local families, which will
be held in a slightly different format than past years. The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs in Centen-
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nial Park from March 31 until April 4, ready for families to hunt and find. Families are asked not to collect the eggs, but rather count how many they can find and see. The total egg count guesses can be posted on Social Media using the #amazingAssiniboia hashtag. The Kinette Club is also encouraging families to post photos and videos of their search using the same hashtag, or on the Kinette Club of Assiniboia Facebook page. Each participant will be entered into a draw to win one of three $50 gift cards to a local store. Participants must be aged 18 and under to be eligible. The draw will be random, not based on accuracy. The Easter Bunny is working on an activity sheet that the Kinette Club will release before the start of the event.
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A reminder to property owners that if you hire a contractor, you are required to have them provide proof of a business license with the Town of Assiniboia. Property owners will be required to pay the business license fee if the business does not purchase a license. Contractors can contact the Town Office to complete an application and pay the license fee or find it online at www.assiniboia.net
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The Town of Assiniboia Bylaw 17/10 requires that all owners license their dogs and cats. Renewal notices have gone out in the mail. 2021 Animal Licenses can be purchased at the Town Office. Failure to purchase a license may result in a penalty. Thank you for your cooperation.
Voyent Alert! is a free alert service that the Town is using to provide notices to our residents for a variety of items, such as: drinking water advisories, Town services, street closures and recreation programming, just to name a few. Alerts can come several ways, such as a phone call to a land line or cell phone, text message, email or an alert to a smart phone via the Voyent Alert app. Learn more online at: https://www.assiniboia.net/town_office/voyent_alert_.html
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Where I Stand
Drop-off your taxes and we’ll take care of the rest.
Column by Wes H. Bloom At long last, science has finally discovered something new that outdoor enthusiasts, myself included, have known for a long time. It’s not necessarily because we’re so clever, but because we have the proof deep within us, based on our own personal experiences. We did not know, however, the ‘how’ or ‘why’ of it all. But we know now, thanks to Canadian scientist Esther M. Sternberg from Montreal. Ms. Sternberg is a medical doctor as well as a scientist and researcher. She has recently gained international recognition for her research and discoveries in the study of the connection and interaction between the mind and the body as it pertains to sickness and healing. She studied, in depth, the importance of environment, place, and space in our overall wellness and well-being. As a result of her research and subsequent discoveries, Dr. Sternberg published a book called “Healing Spaces: the Science of Place and Well-Being”. It is still in print and available online. She’s an amazing woman, and an even more amazing scientist. Because of her research and important discoveries, she’s in great demand in medical circles and lecture circuits around the globe. She is currently Professor of Medicine, and Research Director at the Centre for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine. I will do my best to explain Dr. Sternberg’s interesting personal story, and her valuable work and discovery. I do think, however, you would be best served to ‘google’ her for yourself and preview some of her many books and
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videos. Her research, I believe, holds an important piece of life’s puzzle and our quest for happiness. Her discoveries are especially significant today, in this crazy, mixed up, and perplexing ’Covid-World’ we suddenly find ourselves in! In the middle of Ms. Sternberg’s thriving medical practice, her aging mother became seriously and chronically ill. Dr. Sternberg took a leave of absence from work to care for her dying mother. The extra stress she encountered, brought on acute and debilitating arthritis in her body. Sick, tired, and exhausted after her mother passed away, Ms. Sternberg was invited to Greece by a dear elderly couple who were close friends of her mother. These friends owned a beautiful, small cabin at the base of a huge hill which overlooked a magnificent valley below. This cabin, would be the good doctor’s home for the next few months. At first, Ms Sternberg was too frail and weak to climb the steep incline of the hill. Over time, however, she was finally able to reach the top. Once there, she sat quietly, marvelling at the breathtaking view, listening to the unbelievable sounds of nature, the birds, and the wildlife. She was besotted with the all of the colour, beauty, and sounds that surrounded her. She became so enamoured with this place, that the trek up the hill soon became easy, and a daily ritual. After numerous visits, she started to notice the pain of her arthritis slowly begin to disappear. Her mobility returned. In a few short months, she was nearly whole once more. Revived, refreshed, rejuven-
ated, and relaxed, she was finally able to resume her busy life once again. When Ms. Sternberg returned home, she began to research the intricate ‘mind / body’ connection, and the effect of our surroundings on us. This research was based on her own personal story and experience in Greece. What she found was truly amazing and unbelievable. She found that, over time, a negative and unpleasant environment increased stress that can make us ill. Conversely, she found that a positive and pleasant environment can reduce stress and trigger an immune response that stimulates our body to heal itself. Happy places give us great pleasure and delight. We all have these places. Mine, is anywhere in the great outdoors. Almost any day outdoors is better than any day indoors. Your happy place might be seated at your piano, playing Bach’s double violin concert in D minor. It may be in your garden, or at your little cabin by the lake. According to Dr. Sternberg’s research, when we visit our ‘happy place’, wherever it may be, the pleasure centre of our brain lights up like a huge downtown christmas tree. The extreme pleasure we experience triggers an immediate brain response which activates our immune system and the process of healing begins from the inside out. Isn’t the human body amazing?
Dr. Sternberg’s research has also shown that patients of all sorts recover faster when placed in a hospital room that overlooks a beautiful city park filled with green trees, green grass, and colourful flowers. Patients placed in a sterile room looking out onto a brick wall take much longer to heal. The economic consequences of this alone are staggering the longer the hospital stay, the greater the expense. The human body, in a pleasant environment, has an amazing capacity to heal itself. I once read an account of one man’s journey to heal himself from terminal cancer. It happened some years ago. Upon hearing the dreaded news of his terminal condition, he quickly visited the nearest Blockbuster store, and rented all of his favourite comedy shows. Movies, videos, anything in fact that would make him laugh! He then sequestered himself in a nearby motel room and proceeded to laugh his cancer into the valley of oblivion. When he finally emerged, he was completely healed, and a wiser man than ever before. A perfect end to a near tragic tale. The bottom line is: Find your ‘happy-place’. Spend more time there. Spend more time also with Mother Nature in the great outdoors. She is the perfect healing place. Do whatever you must, to reduce your stress. Do more of what you love. You’ll surely find peace along the way. At least, that’s how I see it from where I stand.
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Maze is hearing from teachers who are worried the response is too reactive and not keeping them safe. “They are scared, frankly. Not just for themselves, but for their communities. Transmission in schools contributes to transmission in communities and vice versa,” said Maze. “Saskatchewan
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is not alone in this and we should be acting proactively based on what we know has worked in other regions. We must use every tool available to keep people safe and keep our schools open.” Maze cites the U.K. as an example where students and teachers are being tested four times a week with rapid tests. The Federation is calling for random testing in schools to begin immediately with clear processes and guidelines for the testing program, including: • Who should be tested and how often; • Clarity on who will administer the tests and process results; and • Public disclosure of rapid test use statistics from each division.
On March 22, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that 100,000 rapid tests had been distributed to schools and testing could start that week. No additional information regarding testing implementation has been shared. Maze further noted that had frontline school staff been vaccinated back in mid-January, when several clinics were set up for general public vaccinations, those staff would be much safer in their workplaces. “We now have reports of teachers in Regina, Moose Jaw and Weyburn contracting the virus, which is very concerning and represents a failure on the part of both government and school divisions, as employers, to keep their employees safe.”
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF LAKE JOHNSTON NO. 102 2021 Assessment Roll Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Rural Municipality of Lake Johnston No. 102 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is now open to inspection in the Office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 1, 2021 to June 2, 2021. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: Aileen Swenson Secretary, BOR secretary@gkplus.com 306-205-0505 Ext.111 Dated at Mossbank, Saskatchewan this 1st day of April, 2021. Boyd Holland, Assessor
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Lots 14-16, Block 2, Plan BU6903 Main Street, Ferland, SK Date of Issue: March 8, 2021 Date of Close: April 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) The R.M. of Mankota No. 45 is seeking a contractor for the demolition of all structures located on the following property in the Hamlet of Ferland: Lots 14-16, Block 2, Plan BU6903 - Main Street, Ferland, SK The contractor must demolish the structures as follows: a. The structures must be removed from the property; b. All items of rubbish and debris must be removed from the property; and c. Any natural or artificial openings in the ground upon the property inclusive of septic tank and fence must be removed and the property left in a reasonably level condition. The contractor will be responsible for: - utility locates - arranging for the utility line disconnections from the structure (ie. water/gas/power) - demolition and removal of buildings and debris - tipping and transport fees - licenses and any permits - materials and safety equipment, including supply of all labour, supervision, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the proper completion of the works. The quote must include the date that you will have the demolition and clean-up of the property completed. For example: completed by July 31, 2021
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The R.M. reserves the right to accept or reject all or any quotes received, as it may be determined that the expected completion date is not realistic or the R.M. does not have the budget. The lowest quote will not necessarily be accepted. The R.M. reserves the right to negotiate changes with the contractor after the award, without reissuing the Request for Quote.
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Lester Laverne Fister
Lester Laverne Fister was born in Bengough, Saskatchewan, on August 25, 1948. He grew up in Big Beaver for the first two years of his life while his father, Melvin, and his mother, Tillie, tended the corner store. In 1950, the family moved to East Poplar where the Fisters would run the General Store and the Post Office. Lester grew up in East Poplar and attended school in Coronach. In 1961, after Lester’s father passed away, Lester began working for different farmers in the Bengough, Big Beaver and Coronach areas. He moved to Regina, worked during the day and went to school to receive his GED. After some time, Lester moved to BC to work in the mines of the interior. He did very well for himself. He always worked hard and expected the men who worked under his tutelage to work as hard as he did. He was a perfectionist in his work and expected the same in return. From the mines, he took an interest in carpentry. He registered as a student at BCVI and received his International Journeyman Ticket in Carpentry. He worked on many high-rise buildings, bridges, churches, shopping malls and leisure centres. He worked in all three Western provinces and was a proud member of the Carpenters’ Union Local 1985 of Saskatchewan. He would have been receiving his 45 year member pin this year. In 1977, Lester returned to Big Beaver to farm. It was during the long weekend of September that he was introduced to Nicole Labelle, one of the new teachers at Bengough School. He asked her out on a date and, as the story goes, the rest is history. They went out together for one year before becoming engaged in June of ‘78 and were married in Big Beaver on July 20, 1979. They have been together for 43 years and married for 41 of those years. Farming in the early ‘80’s was not looking profitable so Lester and Nicole decided that he should return to his love of Carpentry while Nicole stayed in Bengough to teach. Lester travelled to the different job sites around Alberta and Saskatchewan to work. Lester continued to work with the Carpenters’ Union until his health began to deteriorate. Lester enjoyed tinkering, building things, helping out his friends, playing Whist, and collecting eagles. He enjoyed collecting antiques and you could often find him at auction bidding on any variety of items. Lester passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021 at the Regina General Hospital with his beloved wife by his side. Lester is survived by his loving wife Nicole (nee Labelle) Fister; brother Terry (Valerie) Fister, sister Shirley (Warren) Ulmer, brother Calvin Fister; mother-in-law Irene Labelle, brother-in-law Robert (Linda) Labelle, brother-in-law Richard Labelle, sister-in-law Denise (Daniel) Gelinas, brother-in-law Andre (Christine) Labelle, brother-in-law Rev. Jacques Labelle (Dwayne Carte); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Melvin and Tillie (nee Schmidt) Fister, father-in-law Lucien Labelle, sister-in-law Sandy Fister and brother-inlaw Claude Audette. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later
date. Memorial donations in Lester’s memory can be given to Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan Division, 2702 12th Avenue Regina, SK, S4T 1J2 and Diabetes Canada, 919B Albert Street Regina, SK, S4R 2P6. Online condolences can be shared at www.pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels.ca
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Eleanor Bellefleur
1929-2021 Eleanor Ann Bellefleur (nee McGinn) departed her loving family on March 4, 2021, aged 91. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents, James and Margaret McGinn, siblings, Aimee, Bill, Margaret, and Gerald, oldest son, Glenn, and son-in-law, Rick. Eleanor is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Joe. Eleanor’s nine surviving children and their families include: Joanne (Dan) - children Chris and Alexis; Denis (Suzie) - children Patrick, Kelly, Kristin, and Jackie; Colleen Meyer (Wayne) - children Bryan, Karl, and Carmen; Claude (Lynne) - children Chance, Chloe, Raquel, and Mitch; Cathy Longstaff (Allan) - children Roxanne, Dan, Pierre, and Monique; Norm; Paul - children Stephanie and Jennifer; Mary Arguin (Marcel) - children Jeffrey and Jasmine; Mark; as well as 22 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Family was always a priority for Mom; the big gatherings brought her much joy despite the extra work, but she treasured her one-on-one time with each child and grandchild as well. She unwound from the daily busyness with gardening (especially her flowers), knitting, sewing (late into the night), and reading. Mom loved the farm life and was keenly interested in each year’s stages of land preparation, seeding, and harvesting. Taking meals out to the field was a big undertaking, but we all treasure the memories of those rough picnics. Mom was committed to her community and parish, taking on positions with the local school board, home care board, Ladies of the Parish, liturgical committee, and especially the Catholic Women’s League (at the local and diocesan levels). Together, Mom and Dad expanded their faith through training and service with many programs: Young Voyageurs, Bosco Homes, the diocesan lay ministry and marriage prep programs, Serena Canada, and Marriage Encounter Canada. They also spent many years planning, leading, and participating in parish music ministry and entertaining in care homes wherever they found themselves. Their deep love for travel took them to all corners of North America, Mexico, and into Europe. All of these travels involved visiting family and friends along the way and creating instant, deep, new friendships. Mom and Dad’s home was always filled with people: friends and family making sure to stop by on their way to somewhere and new friends welcomed in at the earliest opportunity. The family is forever grateful to the staff and residents at Chateau St. Michael’s for their genuine friendship and tender care. A funeral mass is planned for a future date when conditions allow. As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to Development & Peace 1425 Rene-Levesque Blvd West, 3rd Floor, Montreal QC H3G 1T7. In living memory of Eleanor a memorial planting will be made by Jones - Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com or www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca (Obituaries).
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Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce disappointed with Supreme Court decision on federal Carbon Tax T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Chamber of Commerce is disappointed with the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling, which found the federal government’s carbon tax constitutional. “To be clear, the debate is not, and should not, be whether we need to tran-
sition to a lower carbon economy, but how to manage the process,” stated Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve McLellan. “There is a better way forward, the federal government’s pan-Canadian approach to pollution pricing has
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climate change, the Saskatchewan people, nor the Canadian economy,” continued McLellan. “We really need climate change policy where emission intensive and trade-exposed industries, the foundation of Saskatchewan’s economy, are not penalized by one-size fits all carbon pricing. Many of these industries have made substantial world-leading improvements in environmental performance.” Earlier this month the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce released its report, Building the Low Carbon Economy: Exploring Opportunities and
Challenges for Saskatchewan, which presented 18 recommendations to support the decarbonization of Saskatchewan businesses while protecting the local economy. T h e S a s k a t c h ew a n Chamber of Commerce urges the federal government to implement these recommendations as it continues to develop climate change policy going forward (see the full report at www.saskchamber.com). “Our report recognized that energy efficiency through investments in new technologies is essential, and immediately implementable, in the
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not recognized the unique challenges present in Saskatchewan; putting undue hardship on our residents and businesses, it is unfortunate that they will continue this approach.” T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Chamber of Commerce supports a policy where innovation is championed, and where recognition is given to the fact that some specific regions and economic segments have a larger challenge before them. “Driving corporate investments and production to jurisdictions where greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are not regulated does not help mitigate the impact of global
R.M. of Bengough No. 40 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Bengough No. 40 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, March 26 to May 25, 2021.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Rockglen for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 1, 2021 to June 1, 2021.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and assessment notices have been sent as required.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
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transition to the lower carbon economy. The federal government had committed to supporting S a s k a t c h ew a n s m a l l and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the adoption of these technologies when it imposed the carbon tax on Saskatchewan through the Climate Action Incentive Fund, however, the distribution of these funds has been paused by Ottawa,” elaborated McLellan. “The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce wants to see these funds promptly returned to provincial SMEs as originally promised. We could be using these resources to reduce emissions now.”
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, Town of Rockglen, Box 267, Rockglen, SK. S0H 3R0 by the 1st day of June, 2021.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at: The Assessor, R.M. of Bengough No. 40, Box 429, Bengough, Saskatchewan S0C 0K0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: the Secretary of the Board of Revision Lori McDonald, Rural Municipality of Excel No. 71 Box 100 Viceroy, Saskatchewan S0H 4H0, by the 25th day of May, 2021.
Dated this 1st day of April, 2021.
Dated this 26th day of March, 2021.
Shannon Ellert, Assessor.
Lara K Hazen Assessor
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