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Prime Minister Visits Saskatchewan

Delisle Mayor Dave Anderchek with Prime Minister Harper

Vanscoy Mayor Robin Odnokon with Prime Minister Harper

Federal Funding Announced for Twinning of Highway 7

Road Weight Restrictions are Now in Place

n March 12th, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Brad Wall announced the Federal Governments participation in funding the twinning of highway 7 to Delisle. Local government officials were invited to the Highway Department in Saskatoon to attend announcement. The project will be done in three phases, with the first phase beginning this year to twin the section from the Cory potash

mine to the east side of Vanscoy. Phase two begins next year and will see a controversial new section of highway built north of Vanscoy, bypassing the village, and joining the existing highway a mile west of Vanscoy. The third, and final, phase will take place the following year, completeing the twinning from Vanscoy, west to Delisle. Phase one has already begun with trees being cleared on the north side of the existing highway.

Come See How We Hid the Ugly!!

When’s the last time you saw a pig with lipstick? How about the Vanscoy Circle Hall?

ut seriously, thanks to the RM of Vanscoy who donated $5000 to the Recreation Board to use for some much needed improvements at the hall, we have been able to put that money to great use. A hall committee was formed and we got to work, painting and refinishing the floors. Spear-headed by Glen Lyons who has spent countless hours and days, working mostly by himself, to improve the appearance of our

community hall. Our next goal is to redo the bathrooms and for this we need to raise some more funds. We will be hosting an Open House and Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on April 12th from 10 am – 1 pm. All proceeds will go directly to the renovations needed on the bathrooms. We want to put together a hall photo album. So dust of those pictures and bring them with you to the breakfast or email them to tnbross@hotmail.com. Many thanks go out to Glen, Shelley, Ty, Tracy, Lexxa, Reiger, Janelle, Vickie, and the “strong men”. Thanks for lending your time and efforts to make the Vanscoy Hall a more enjoyable place to gather.

he RM of Vanscoy has imposed restrictions on the following roads or portions of roads to 4540 kilograms or 10,000lbs maximum gross vehicle weights effective 12:01 a.m. Monday March 23, 2015. Roads will be signed at each end and at all intersecting roads. 1) Range Road 3075 #672 grid road South of Highway #14 at Grandora corner to Highway #7 at Vanscoy 2) Range Road 3071 (Langham Grid) 1 mile North from Highway #14 to 33rd Street extension 3) Township Road 343 between Range Road 3100 to Range Road 3093 #673 Grid road West of Delisle 4) Range Road 3073 South of Township Road 352 to Township Road 350 5) Range Road 3072 South of Township Road 364 to Highway #7 6) Range Road 3071 South of Highway #14 to Township Road 364 7) Township Road 343 from Highway #60 to Range Road 3063 8) Range Road 3063 from Township Road 343 to Township Road 340

All other Roads within the RM have been restricted by The Ministry of Highways order as follows: Steering Axle - 10.0 kg per mm (560 pounds per inch) width of tire (manufacturer’s stamped dimension) to a maximum of 5,500 kg on the steering axle for a truck or truck tractor equipped with a single steering axle. 11,000 kg on the steering axle group for a truck or truck tractor equipped with a tandem axle steering group Other Axles - 6.25 kg per mm (350 pounds per inch) width of tire (manufacturer’s stamped dimension) to a maximum of 1,650 kg (3,638 pounds) per tire. This restriction does not apply to: Emergency vehicles; School buses Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure vehicles and municipal maintenance equipment when conducting maintenance or accessing sites on or along the restricted highway; SaskPower, SaskEnergy and SaskTel vehicles when accessing sites along the restricted route; Recreational vehicles; Buses; Farm Equipment operated or towed Vehicles directly crossing Provincial Highway

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Newly refinished floor & walls in the Vanscoy hall

INDEX

Editorial............................ p.2 Council Reports................ p. 4 School Reports................. p. 6

4-H Reports...................... p. 6 RCMP Report................... p. 8 Agriculture Reports........ p. 10

Red Williams................... p. 5 MP Report....................... p. 12 MLA Report..................... p. 13

Community Reports......... p. 14 Community Calendar....... p. 15 Business Directory........... p. 16

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Editorial

Just One More Thing.....

n last month’s editorial I encouraged you to take a look at getting involved in a community organization. You may have likened that suggestion to one of those ‘starving children’ commercials on tv, and thought that if you just looked away, it would end, and you could forget about it. That might have worked had I not just found out that April 12 - 18 is National Volunteers Week, so avert your eyes now ‘cause here I come again!

You should be pleased to know that volunteering is alive and well in your community. In this issue you can read about the Vanscoy Community Recreation Board that has recently renovated the Vanscoy Hall... or learn the Agricultural Society is hosting their annual Perennial Exchange. You can also read about the Delisle Arts Council dance classes, art workshop, community choir, Mardi Gras, Delisle Days, Culture Days..... those are some busy folks. If you can’t, or just don’t want to participate, make it a point to recognize those that are making your life, and the lives of those around you, richer. The R.M. of Vanscoy is doing just that this month at the Spring Ratepayers Supper, where they will again honor the newest Citizen of the Year.

If you let me, I would like to highlight one organization that I figure you may not even know exists. The School Community Councils (SCC). There is actually one for every school, and has been, since 2007 when they replaced the local School Boards in Saskatchewan. You can read more about them on the facing page, but the basic purpose of these boards is to provide a link between the local community and it’s schools. With the recently announced $6 million budget cuts to our school division, our involvement in our school is more necessary than ever. I have provided a listing of the coming annual general meeting of our local SCC’s so you can plan to attend and learn a bit more about how you may be able to help. One example of what an SCC can do, can be found with the Delisle Composite School SCC. They have looked at the use (and mis-use) of the internet and social media, not only by students, but the whole family, and decided to so something... so they have brought in Professional Protection Systems to educate all of us on the potential problems that are lurking in our on-line worlds. Now you can attend a free, world class presentation that you would probably not see any other way. You may not want to join an SCC, but I do suggest you go this presentation. Read more about it on the facing page. Happy Easter Ken Sowter - Editor

NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Vanscoy

R.M. of MONTROSE No. 315 Public Notice to Amend The Zoning Bylaw Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Montrose intends to amend a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw 1983-02 known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed amendment of Bylaw 1983-02 will amend the zoning district map to change from A - Agricultural District to AR - Agricultural Residential District all the land within the bold dashed line, and shown cross-hatched on the attached map. AFFECTED LANDS The affected land is that portion of the NW 32-32-06-W3 shown within the bold dashed line and cross-hatched shaded on the Map forming part of this notice.

for the year 2015 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the Office of the Assessor from 9am to noon and 1 to 5pm on the following days: Monday to Thursday, April 7 to May 7, 2015 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 his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100 appeal fee with: The Assessor, Village of Vanscoy, Box 480, Vanscoy, SK S0L 3J0 by the 7th day of May, 2015 Dated this 31st day of March, 2015 Dawn Steeves Assessor

ASSESSMENT NOTICE FOR TOWN OF ASQUITH

REASON The rezoning is required to allow for an additional Agricultural Residential development on the said parcel. PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Bylaw at the R.M. of Montrose No. 315 located in the Hamlet of Donavon, Saskatchewan, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 11:00a.m. in the Council Chambers at the R.M. of Montrose No. 315 Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Bylaw. All written comments received by 4:00 p.m. (one week prior), will be forwarded to Council.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Town of Asquith for 2015 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Administrator of the municipality until the time for lodging appeals has expired, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the following days: April 10, 2015 to May 11.2015 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 his/her assessment to the District Board of Revision is required to file his/her complaint(s) in the prescribed form with a $200.00 fee to: The Assessor, Town of Asquith Box 160 Asquith, Saskatchewan S0K 0J0 by May 11, 2015

Issued March 17, 2015 at the Hamlet of Dovavon, in the Province of Saskatchewan

Dated at Asquith, Saskatchewan, March 31, 2015

Donna Goertzen Returning Officer

Holly Cross, Assessor

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Three Free Internet Safety Presentations on April 28th

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Do You Know What School Community Councils are ?

chool Community Councils (SCCs) are comprised of elected individuals from the community who help advance the educational objectives of their school. In 2007, SCCs replaced all school parent/teacher associations, school councils, home and school associations, and local boards throughout Saskatchewan. Members representing each SCC meet regularly in an assembly to share ideas with each other and the school board. The function of School Community Councils is, through an advisory and practical manner, to assist the administration of the school and the Board in delivering educational and extra-curricular programs; to develop shared responsibility for the learning success and wellbeing of all children and youth; and to encourage and facilitate parent, community and youth engagement in school planning and improvement processes. The School Community Council provides the school and division with a critical link to facilitate understanding of the community. The duties of School Com-

munity Councils vary as needs change in particular schools, but members of these important groups are always involved in School Learning Improvement Planning, Review of School Finance and Activities, Community Engagement, and School Community Council development. SCCs play an important role in school improvement and enhancing student learning: Student benefits: • Improved marks and graduation rates • Increased involvement in classroom activities and a more positive attitude towards homework. • Higher attendance rates and greater enrollment in post-secondary education. Parent benefits: • Enhanced communication between parents, administrators and teachers. • More opportunities for learning activities in the home. • Better understanding of how schools operate. Community benefits: • Increased cost-effectiveness due to the pooling of time, money and effort. • Strengthened community pride through involvement in the school’s achievements.

SCCs do not discuss or have access to confidential personal information or complaints about students or their family members, teachers, administrators or other board employees. SCCs consist of two types of members - elected and appointed. At minimum, SCCs consist of five to nine elected parent and community members. The majority of these members must be parents or guardians of students that attend the school. Any parent or guardian of a student who attends the school or any community member who is an elector and lives within the attendance area for that school is eligible to run for an elected position on the SCC. They also required appointed members that include the principal, one teacher and two students from Grades 10 - 12 (if the school offers Grades 10 12) For information about the SCCs in your school or school division, contact your school principal or school division office, or visit your school division website and follow the links to SCCs.

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School Community Council AGM Meetings

Delisle Elementary School Tuesday, April 28, 5:00pm

Delisle Composite School Monday, May 4, 6:30pm

Vanscoy School

Tuesday, May 5, 7:30pm

Lord Asquith School TBD

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the tremendous support shown all of us following the death of our beloved Sandy. Special thanks to those who arranged, donated to and served the lunches following the service and burial. Thank you for the many cards, phone calls, floral tributes and donations to Heart Health. Thanks also for the many kindnesses shown Sandy during her lengthy illness and hospital visits. Your kindness will be ever remembered. Bryan Ehr and family

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COUNCIL REPORTS

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TOWN OF ASQUITH

RM OF VANSCOY

VILLAGE OF VANSCOY

Asquith Town Council held its regular meeting on March 11, 2015 at the Asquith Town Council chambers. Attending were Councillors Gail Erhart, Sue Sawicki, Garry Dumont, Ross Beal, Blair Warren, and C.A.O. Holly Cross. Councillor Blair Warren was sworn in as a new Councillor and took his Oath of Office. All of Council received a formal letter of resignation from Mayor James Maddin, resigning immediately from his position as Mayor. Council regretfully accepted the resignation. This office would like to take this time to thank Mr. Maddin for all of the time and hard work that he devoted to this position. Councillor Gail Erhart took over the Chair for the meeting. The minutes of the February 11, 2015 regular meeting were accepted as presented. February financial statements and the January bank reconciliations were accepted as presented. A resolution was made to accept accounts paid in the amount of $25,006.63 and accounts payable in the amount of $75,699.60. Water repairs were carried out in the 600 block of Cory Street, and the boil water advisory has been lifted. The Resgrid system has been purchased for the dispatch of Fire personnel and it is now operational. BN Metals has been contracted to remove white metals from the landfill and the wood pile has been burned. Nine grant requests for funding were received by the Asquith Recreation Committee for TIP Grants this year. Councillor Blair Warren was assigned the portfolio of the Sportsgrounds Committee, the Town Personnel Committee and the Fire Department Committee. The contracts for Cemetery Maintenance and for Sports Grounds Maintenance are now being tendered; all bids are to indicate the expected monthly contract and experience and are to be received at the Asquith Town Office by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015. A motion was made to appoint Doug and Bonnie Voth of Kinley, Saskatchewan to the Eagle Creek Regional Park Board to represent the Town of Asquith. There is still one more position available on the Board, and Council invites interested individuals to contact the Town Office for more information. Resolution was made to write a letter to SUMA indicating that the Town of Asquith is not willing to redirect any of its Revenue Sharing to fund the Municipal Capacity Development Program. A letter will be written to a ratepayer regarding a Bylaw infraction. The By-Election for a new Mayor will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. An Advance Election will also be held on April 28, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Nomination Day, the deadline to turn in nomination papers, is April 8, 2015. A reminder goes out to all that a criminal record check must accompany all nomination papers. Should there only be on one nomination received, that individual will be declared Mayor by acclamation and no election will be held.

The March Regular Meeting of Council was held at the municipal office on Thursday March 19, 2015. ▪ 2 - Development & Building permit applications were submitted for approval. ▪ 1 – Single Parcel Agricultural Subdivision Application was approved. ▪ 1 – Discretionary Use Application was approved ▪ Bylaw No. 1-2015, a Bylaw to provide for the closing and selling of a Municipal Road was adopted by Council. ▪ Bylaw No. 2-2015 being a Bylaw to provide for the closing and selling of a Municipal Dedicated lands adopted by Council.

Council of the Village of Vanscoy held a meeting with the Village Engineers to discuss the drainage/flooding problems in the Village. Discussion in particular was regarding the alley behind 2nd Street East. Council is asking that residents owning property in this area grant permission to the engineers to access their property to perform an assessment on the drainage/flooding issues. This will include residents on Lots 12-19 in Block 15 on 2nd Street East, as well as residents on Lots 19-23 in Block 15 on Olauson Crescent. Council is accepting tenders for the Seasonal Public Works Personnel contract. Tenders will be received until 4pm on Wednesday April 22 at 109 Main Street or mail to: PO Box 480 Vanscoy, SK. Please submit tender with expected salary. Applicants will be contacted for an interview.

A final reminder goes out to all pet owners that any pet licenses not purchased by March 31, 2015 will result in a fine. Also, complaints are starting to be received regarding barking dogs. As the weather warms and neighbors start opening windows to enjoy the warmer weather, please keep in mind that while your dog barking does not bother you it may be interfering in the quality of life of others. Please be respectful and responsible pet owners. Happy Spring!

Municipal Road Bans are now in effective throughout the RM. Effective 12:01am March 23, 2015 the following roads have been restricted to 4540 kilograms gross weight including the load until further notice: #672 grid (Range Road 3075) running South of Highway #14 at Grandora corner to Highway #7 at Vanscoy. 2.Range Road 3071 (Langham Grid) 1 mile north from #14 to 33rd Street extension. 3.Township Road 343 Between Range Road 3100 to Range Road 3093 #673 Grid road West of Delisle. 4.Range Road 3073 South of Township Road 352 to Township Road 350. 5.Range Road 3072 South of Township Road 364 to Highway #7. 6.Range Road 3071 South of Highway #14 to Township Road 364. 7.Township Road 343 from Highway #60 to Range Road 3063. 8.Range Road 3063 from Township Road 343 to Township Road 340 Effective 12:01am March 27, 2015 and until further notice all other Roads within the RM have been restricted via The Ministry of Highways order as follows: Steering Axle ▪ 10.0 kg per mm (560 pounds per inch) width of tire (manufacturer’s stamped dimension) to a maximum of 5,500 kg on the steering axle for a truck or truck tractor equipped with a single steering axle. 11,000 kg on the steering axle group for a truck or truck tractor equipped with a tandem axle steering group Other Axles ▪ 6.25 kg per mm (350 pounds per inch) width of tire (manufacturer’s stamped dimension) to a maximum of 1,650 kg (3,638 pounds) per tire. This restriction does not apply to: Emergency vehicles; School buses Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure vehicles and municipal maintenance equipment when conducting maintenance or accessing sites on or along the restricted highway; SaskPower, SaskEnergy and SaskTel vehicles when accessing sites along the restricted route; Recreational vehicles; Buses; Farm Equipment operated or towed Vehicles directly crossing Provincial Highway The 2015 RM of Vanscoy Ratepayers Supper will be held on Thursday April 16, 2015 at the Vanscoy Circle Hall. Supper will be served at 6:30pm with a short program to follow. Tickets are available for purchase at a cost of $10.00/ticket from any Division Councillor or at the RM Office. April Regular Council Meeting: The April Regular Meeting of Council will be held on Thursday April 9th 2015 at The RM of Vanscoy Administration Office. All submissions for the meeting must be submitted in writing to the RM office prior to 5:00pm Thursday April 2, 2015.

TOWN OF DELISLE Council held a regular meeting March 10th. The administrator was instructed to initiate Tax Enforcement proceedings against the following properties: a) Lot 18, Block 2, Plan S6147 b) Lot 23, Block 2, Plan S6147 c) Lots 15 & 16, Block 19, Plan G464 d) Lot 4, Block 2, Plan AB1153 Bylaw No. 3-2015, being a bylaw to enter into an agreement with the City of Saskatoon respecting the provision of fire and protective services, was read three times and adopted. Saturday, May 9th is "Garage Sale Day" in Delisle. Residents interested in having a garage sale are encouraged to use this date. For a fee of $2.00, your civic address and/or name will be listed in the next newsletter, your garage sale will be placed on a map for public distribution and an ad will run in the Star Phoenix. To register for the Garage Sale visit the Town Office by no later than Thursday, April 30th. Some local individuals have begun brainstorming ideas for some exciting renovations and improvements to our Centennial Arena complex. There are some short and long term plans in the works to make our facility even better than it has been in the past. Please watch for posters for an upcoming “town hall” meeting to consider various wants, needs and layout ideas for the complex. With the 50th Anniversary fast approaching we want to honour the pride of our past with promise of our future. If anyone would like to help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the town office with your name or talk to Nancy Durham or Dan Bardi. This is an exciting community endeavor and we will need support from many so please consider doing you part to assist our community. Spring is just around the corner! Take preventative measures now to avoid flooding on your property. Shovel snow away from the base of your home and ensure all surface water has a clear path to run away from your basement wall. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sale of impounded vehicle. On April16, 2015, the Town of Delisle, Sask. will offer up for sale a red 1988 Chev Sprint car serial no. JG1MR2155JK701791. All offers over a reserved price of $175.00 (one hundred seventy five dollars) plus 45 days storage, will be accepted. For more information about this Notice please call 306-321-2617.

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Rural Municipalities Hosting Annual Ratepayer Meetings and Supper

pring has arrived and the Rural Municipalities are once again hosting annual meetings for their taxpayers. The R.M. of Vanscoy is once again, hosting a supper meeting, being held on April 16th at the newly renovated Vanscoy Hall. Ratepayers are invited to

join council for a supper before the meeting. Supper is at 6:30pm and tickets are only $10 per person. If you just want to attend the meeting, without supper, the meeting is no charge and starts at 7:00pm. It will feature reports from division Councillors

Starling Resigns from RM of Montrose

n February 11, 2015 the R.M. of Montrose No. 315 accepted the resignation of Division 5 Councillor Maylene Starling. The RM Council has put out a Notice to Call for Nominations to fill the vacant position. Nominations for Councillor will be accepted until

April 22, 2015. If there are more than one candidates nominated a By-Election will be called. This recent resignation comes 6 months after Ray French, the previous Administrator for the RM of Montrose, resigned his position last August.

R.M. of Eagle Creek No. 376

Public Meeting of Voters Wednesday

April 22nd 7:00pm

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Arelee Hall RM of Montrose #315 and Ray French In response to the notice advertised by the council of the R.M. of Montrose #315 in the March 2015 issue of the RM Review, I would like to inform the taxpayers of the municipality that I did not retire as the Administrator of the municipality. On August 1, 2014 I resigned (quit) as the Administrator of the municipality because I could no longer work with the current Reeve Murray Purcell and Councillors Dennis Goll, Bob Haugen, Greg Anderson, Tim Kuiack and Glen Kearnan. Ray French

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as well as the presentation of the Citizen of the Year Award. There are also two guest speakers, Ray Orb, VicePresident of SARM, plus a representative from STARS Air Ambulance will make a presentation. This is a great opportunity to get to know your council representatives.

The R.M. of Eagle Creek is hosting a meeting as well (no supper) on April 22nd at the Arelee hall. They will also have a guest speaker from the RCMP, Sgt. Sawrenko. These annual meeting are a good chance for resident to better get to know their local councils.

Jim Madden Resigns as Mayor of Asquith

fter 6 years as Asquith Mayor, Jim Madden has tendered his resignation from Council on March 11, 2015. A Call for Nominations for the Mayor seat has gone out and nominations will be accepted until April 8, 2015. A criminal record check must accompany all nomination papers.

Should there only be only one nomination received, that individual will be declared Mayor by acclamation and no election will be held. If required, a By-Election for the Mayor position will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. An Advance Election will also be held on April 28, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

TENDER The Village of Vanscoy is accepting tenders for: PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL Duties will include but will not be limited to: Grass cutting, back lane pickups, minor repairs Contractors are welcome to apply. Tenders will be received until: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 4:00 pm Vanscoy Village Office 109 Main Street or mail to: PO Box 480, Vanscoy, SK S0L 3J0

r.M. of Vanscoy no. 345 invites you to the....

Spring ratepayerS Supper thursday, april 16, 2015

Vanscoy Circle Hall 6:30pm - Supper $10/person - Advance tickets only

7:00pm - Meeting Open to all RM Residents

“Come meet your RM Council and join the community for an informative and entertaining evening”

Guest Speakers... STARS Air Ambulance - Saskatoon Ray Orb - Vice President SARM PLUS... Presentation of ‘Citizen of the Year’ Award

D OO PRI R ZES

Only 150 Supper Tickets Available ! Contact your Division Councillor or the RM Office at 306-668-2060 for tickets, before April 10, 2015 NOTICE TO CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Montrose No. 315 Public notice is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office of: Councilor Division 5 Will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until April 22, at 11:00 a.m. local time. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office. Dated this March 18, 2015. Donna Goertzen Returning Officer

Applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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n March, DCS had a second spirit week this semester. These spirit days consisted of grey on grey, Hawaiian, western, superhero, and trash n' fashion day. Each lunch break that week the SRC organized themed activities for all students to participate in. The activities were: Monday- bingo, Tuesday- Limbo, Wednesday- Partner cowboy game, Thursday- bump, and Friday- musical chairs. The students who participated in these activities enjoyed them greatly. Thank you to all students who dressed up and participated in our lunch activities, way to show school spirit! The Senior Girls Basketball Team finished off their season on a high note. Although it wasn't with a win, it was with determination that the team made it to Regional playoffs in Indian Head. At playoffs the girls were really impressive. They fought hard and although they came up short, they gave the Host team, Indian Head, a really hard battle. The team had only one graduating player, Jordyn Colborn, her leadership will be greatly missed on the court. The girls had such a wonderful year and we are looking forward to next season, as we

feel DCS will have a returning core group that will be very strong. Team Members: Captains: Jordyn Colborn gr. 12, Shelby Wollman gr.11, & Kristy. Robichaud. gr.11 Grade11: Lauren Ryan Grade 10: Kyla Zerbin, Maddi Crapley, Natalie Bartsch, Amy Blom, Kathy Pirlot Grade 9: Chayla Unger, Meagan Kielo, Rylee Schultz, Sierra Merrick Another high school curling season has come to an end. Our senior mixed team competed at regionals in Meadow Lake the last weekend in February. They curled well as a team, but unfortunately they were not able to qualify to go on to provincials. Team Members: Harley Keenatch, Payton worth, Braden Rein and Eliisa Landry. Our SRC group is organizing a gym blast for our DCS students. The set date is May 8th. In order to participate, we are asking senior students to bring a donation of five or more nonperishable food items for a local food bank.

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Some of our current plans include classes occurring outdoors, nature club activities, outdoor classroom spaces being researched and developed, watching larva turn into butterflies, hatching of chicks, worm composting, presentations from guest speakers, and the expansion of our outdoor garden project. We live in the most beautiful place with nature all around us. We are looking to explore it more and more with our outdoor classroom development. The students and staff of Pike Lake School are looking forward to our newest learning adventure as we further develop our “living” classroom. We will keep you informed of this amazing project! Also sprinting towards the future, Pike Lake School must present future (looking ahead five years) enrollment numbers to the Ministry of Education to help plan the necessary funding for our school. We are sending out a request to contact the school for those families (or families you may know) in our community that would have school age children within the next five (5) years. This would include anyone who currently have preschoolers in their family. If you have a child who will be attending Kindergarten in the 2015-2016 school year, or if you are unsure if you are registered with us for future enrollment, please call the school at 306- 668-4808 to confirm your registration. This information is valuable to ensure our school is sufficiently funded for the anticipated number of students. Dates to Remember March 27 – Report Cards March 31 – April 1 – Interviews April 2 – NO SCHOOL April 3 – NO SCHOOL APRIL 6 – April 10 – Easter Break April 17 – Hot Meal March 26 – Hot Meal April 23 – Earth Day Activities

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ongratulations to our Senior Girl’s Basketball team. It was a long, hard-fought road to Hoopla 2015, but the dedication and perseverance of our girls and their coaches, Perry and Vicki Quittenbaum, paid off. A win against home town Langham earned them a berth at the Regional Playoffs, where they had a nail-bitting, stomach-clenching win against host

Lake Lenore to advance to the Provincial playoffs. Friday night the girls faced topseeded Kenaston Kodiaks. Losing that game pushed them into the Bronze Medal game against Kinistino the next day. Our girls came out strong and never looked back. Way to go girls !! Thank you to all the many fans that came out to cheer on the Green & White.

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Proposed Early Learning Centre for Delisle Denied Funding

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he Community of Delisle will not receive funding for an Early Learning Center this year. Unfortunately with the funding halted for all new child care spaces in the Saskatchewan provincial budget for the year 20152016 the citizens from Delisle along with the Vanscoy Early Learning Center will not be opening a center in the community this year. There are

plans to try again next year but this will leave families with limited access to quality licensed child care. The surveys completed by members of the community were overwhelming with over 70 children and families wanting some type of full time, part time or drop in early childhood education for their children such as infant, toddler, preschool and school age care as well as morning preschool

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ack with an another Laura Multiple 4-H club update. Our fun activity for March is a trip to the zoo followed by subway lunch and our monthly meeting. We had our club speeches on March 1 and they were awesome to hear. We would like to thank our judges for their time – Lori Coleman, Jenn Peach, Kelsey Richardson and Heather Tweedie. Heather Kearnan (senior), Meagan Kielo (intermediate), Eryn Kielo and Bransen Bardi (junior), Mitchell Kielo and Addysen Bardi (cloverbuds) went on to represent our club at district speeches in Outlook.

From there Heather Kearnan, Eryn Kielo, and Mitchell Keilo moved on to Kyle, Saskatchewan for regional speeches, They did a great job representing our club. We wish Eryn Kielo good luck in Swift Current at provincial speeches in April. Barb Kielo, Heather Kearnan, Meagan Kielo went to the AGM meeting in Saskatoon on March 21/22 and had lots of fun. We are very busy planning and gathering items for our annual silent auction to be held in April 2015. Please watch for posters and come out and support our club. Submitted by Cody Kearnan

programs. Things were looking good for the new center; there were talks with members of the community in regards to locations and space for the early learning center. With the halted funding it

is uncertain whether these opportunities will still be there in a years’ time. To find out about the lack of funding in the area of early learning and child care you can contact your local MLA.

2015 Bursary Application

ducation - the key that opens so many doors for all generations. The Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society is offering a $500 bursary to a Grade Twelve Graduate who will be pursuing a post-secondary education program in Saskatchewan within one year of graduating. It is open to students who reside in the Asquith, Delisle, Pike Lake, Grandora, or Vanscoy Districts. All post-secondary educational programs will be considered in the selection process. The bursary will be dispersed to the successful applicant upon receipt of a copy of paid tuition. The selection committee will consist of Directors of the Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society.

Some of the primary selection criteria will include the following: Letter of motivation for the committee to select you, proof of acceptance to an education/training program within Saskatchewan, written references and completion of an application form. The Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society reserves the right to withhold this bursary. The Directors may also decide to split the bursary. Call (306)493-2428 or email them at vanscoyag@gmail.com and an application form will be emailed to you for your completion. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2015 The successful applicant will be notified by the end of June.

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Read New RCMP Reports Every Week at www.rmreview.net Two Vehicle Accident in Delisle March 6, 2015 at 3:35 p.m. Police received a complaint of a two vehicle accident in Delisle. A car failed to stop at a stop sign and struck another vehicle. The male youth driving the vehicle was issued a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign. The car required towing from the scene. There were no injuries. Theft from a Vehicle in Delisle March 5, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Police received a complaint of a theft from a vehicle in Delisle. The caller reported his vehicle was entered while parked in his driveway and a number of small items were taken. Investigation into this matter is ongoing. Theft from a Vehicle in Vanscoy March 8, 2015 at 5:45 p.m. Police received a complaint of theft from a vehicle in Vanscoy. The caller advised they had a number of small items taken from their vehicle. Investigation into this matter is ongoing. . Asquith Sled Accident March 7, 2015 at 5:50 p.m. Police received a compliant of a snow mobile accident near Asquith. Ambulance attended and transported a 50 year old male from Saskatoon to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. Investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Asquith Drunk Driver March 13, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. Police received a number of complaints of a possible impaired driver on Highway 14 near Asquith. Police made patrols and located the vehicle. The 32 year old male from Warman had consumed alcohol. He was arrested and taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. He was released on documents for an upcoming court date. The vehicle he was driving was towed from the scene. Workplace Injury Near Delisle March 9, 2015 at 11:25 a.m. Police received a

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Delisle Shop Robbed March 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Police received a complaint of a break and enter to a shop in Delisle. The caller reported someone entered his shop overnight and stole an iPad and a small amount of money. Police attended and took a statement from the owner of the shop. Investigation into this matter is ongoing. Vehicle Stolen from Garage in Vanscoy March 26, 2015 at 7:10 a.m. Police received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from Vanscoy. The caller reported their vehicle was parked in an unlocked garage when it was stolen. Police made patrols of the area, but were unable to locate the stolen vehicle. ATV Stolen from Residence in Donavon March 27, 2015 at 12:10 a.m. Police received a complaint of a theft from a residence near Donovan. The caller report two males entered their yard and stole an all-terrain vehicle from the quonset. Police made extensive patrols of the area, but were unable to locate and suspects. Investigation into this matter is ongoing. Delisle Break & Enter March 28, 2015 at 8:30 p.m. Police received a complaint of a break and enter to a property at Delisle. The caller reported someone entered their detached garage and stole a number of tools

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eed wipers or wick applicators have been around since the early 1900’s. The use of this technology increased greatly in the United States during the 1970’s and 1980’s when row crop producers of cotton and soybeans applied Glyphosate to weeds. These weeds were taller than their crops so they could selectively apply the herbicide to only the weeds. Recently, since the development of Glyphosate tolerant crops, weed wipers have become unnecessary in row crop agriculture. However there is now potential to use weed wipers to control weeds in pasture. Pasture weeds often grow taller than the desirable pasture plants. Also, if lightly grazed, the forage plants are grazed and typically the weeds are not grazed, further creating a height difference. The weed wipers can then be used to apply herbicide to the taller weeds and not to the forage crop. There are many benefits to using weed wipers. One advantage is the selectivity of application. You are only applying the herbicide

broadleaf herbicides like 2,4D, Mecoprop and Dicamaba mix, Clopyralid, and Picloram and 2,4-D mix. This wiping application reduced the Canada Thistle in the stand significantly. The 2,4-D, Mecoprop, Dicamba herbicide mix reduced the thistle in the stand by 53%. The Glyphosate herbicide reduced thistle by 63%, the Clopyralid herbicide by 83% and the Picloram and 2,4-D mix by 90%. Thus weed wiping can be used to control weeds in pastures. During the summer of 2014 the Ministry of Agriculture, along with Ducks Unlimited Canada, conducted a project looking at weed wiping. We applied some of these same herbicides from the Alberta study onto two different pasture weed species, Common Tansy and Absinthe Wormwood. The project was conducted at three sites, Lestock, Watrous and Cutknife. Preliminary analysis of this project is showing some promising results. A more detailed project is being considered for the 2015 season.

to the taller target weeds. Another benefit is the reduced herbicide use. You apply the herbicide to the target weed only, not broadcast sprayed onto the weed, forage crop and soil. Since you apply the herbicide directly it is not susceptible to spray drift. Thus you can apply the herbicide on days that would be too windy with conventional spray application. This allows application close to susceptible crops without risk of spray drift. Generally, concentrated solutions of herbicide are used so less mixing water is needed to apply the herbicide. The University of Alberta conducted a study in 2008 on controlling Canada Thistle in pastures in the Parkland areas of Central Alberta. This study is summarized in the Factsheet “How to Win the War on Canada Thistle, Tips for Pasture Managers” available at http://www.foragebeef.c a. One of the methods of control they studied was weed wiping. They compared using a concentrated solution (33% solution) of glyphosate with cost equivalent concentrations of

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suited for grazing or in low moisture areas in the brown soil zone. Nonbloat legumes, such as sainfoin or cicer milkvetch may also be used. Nonbloat legumes can be used in mixtures with alfalfa and/or grasses to improve forage yield, quality and reduce risk of pasture bloat. The next question to consider is what are the soil conditions of the area to be seeded? Forage species are not equal in their capability to tolerate conditions such as drought, flooding or salinity. For example, tall wheatgrass, slender wheatgrass, and western wheatgrass all have good salinity tolerance. However, if using bunch-grass type forage species to control salinity, consider seeding a forage mixture that includes at least one creeping-rooted, saline tolerant grass or legume. Including creeping-rooted forage species in the mixture will increase ground cover, reduce surface evaporation and reduce surface salt deposits. A third question a producer should also consider is the intended stand duration, or how long the forage stand will remain in production. Forage

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n many people’s minds, including mine, the terms Capitalism and Democracy are more or less the two sides of the same coin. Nothing could be further from the truth and the difference is a critical issue that goes ignored by the majority, public and politicians alike. Democracy in its many forms can be summarized as government by the people, whereas capitalism is the free use of wealth. They can operate in unison or be in conflict depending upon the laws of a nation. Currently capitalism is running mostly without controls and threatens the tenants of democracy. The evidence for the lack of controls on capitalism is the ever widening separation of the poor from the middle class and more significantly the accumulation of wealth by the

upper 10% of the population. This is not a static situation but rather a growing division that puts more and more of the world’s wealth in the hands of the few. The result is not only the lack of wealth in the average person’s hands but with wealth goes power and the ability to influence and even control the decisions of government. This situation is evident today in the US where elections are bought by the wealthy, and in the EU where the economies are limping while the wealthy 10% have never been as wealthy in modern times. The fact that our democratic form of government is at risk because of the uneven distribution of wealth is obvious, but how to correct the situation is not so simple. In the past centuries the corrections occurred because the wealth disappeared

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esterday the House of Commons debated the Government’s Motion, seeking the House’s support for the Government’s decision to extend the military mission against ISIL. ISIL has targeted Canada and Canadians by name. As the Prime Minister said, we cannot protect Canada or our communities by simply choosing to ignore this threat. We recognize that it is in Canada’s national interest to participate in the global fight against jihadi terrorism. Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair do not take the threat of jihadi terrorism seriously, are out of step with the international community, and would pull Canada out of the global fight against jihadi terrorism. As a point of interest, here is the actual motion that was put forward by our Conservative Government: Modular & Manufactured homes from 864 sf to 2400 sf New Show Homes Now in Stock

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Iraqi Security Forces to combat ISIL; and (x) continuing to degrade ISIL will require striking its operations and infrastructure where they are located, including in Syria; Accordingly, this House: (a) continues to support the Government's decision to contribute Canadian military assets to the fight against ISIL, and terrorists aligned with ISIL, including air strike capability with authorization to conduct airstrikes in Iraq and Syria; (b) supports the Government's decision to extend the mission to a date not beyond March 30, 2016; (c) notes that the Government continues not to deploy troops in a ground combat role; and (d) offers its resolute and wholehearted support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces who stand on guard for all of us.

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March 25, 2015 Randy Weekes, MLA Saskatchewan Budget Provides Record Funding For Health Care Our government is continuing to invest in seniors’ care, major capital projects, and in programs aimed at reducing emergency department wait times. Budget 2015-16 provides a record $5.12 billion for health care, an increase of $135 million over the previous year. First and foremost our aim is to continue improving patient care in the health system, building on our record of reducing surgical wait times and recruiting new doctors and nurses. Seniors’ care will be improved with an additional $10 million investment in new targeted funding to support seniors living in their own homes as well as improving the quality of long-term care. In addition, this budget includes increased funding for critical infrastructure repairs across the province while supporting the planning and continued construction of new hospitals, integrated health and long-term care facilities. To learn more about how the 2015-16 provincial budget is improving health care in Saskatchewan, visit saskatchewan.ca/budget. $98 Million in New Savings Achieved Throughout Saskatchewan’s Health Care System Our government understands that a high-quality, sustainable health system means care will be here for our children and grandchildren. That is why we commend the work of health regions, the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and 3sHealth (Health Shared Services Saskatchewan) for collaborating to identify savings which can be redirected to patient care. The Saskatchewan health system has progressed toward standardizing product purchases across the province. Major cost savings have been attained by developing joint contracts for medications ($44 million), surgical supplies ($33 million), dividends and rebates from highvolume orders ($9 million), lab supplies ($3 million), and utilities ($2 million). All cost-saving initiatives have had to provide at least the same – if not higher – quality of patient care. In partnership with the health regions and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, 3sHealth has surpassed its five-year target to identify $100 million in cost savings for Saskatchewan’s healthcare system. Together with the system, 3sHealth has saved a total of $110 million.

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udget cut season is here and the first things to go in everyone’s budget, it always seems, is funding for the arts. Not at the Arts Council! We will continue to bring our communities amazing opportunities to enjoy and participate in the arts. We hope that you will watch for them, and support them by coming out. We will be having our last Dance Night on April 25th, a splendid opportunity to come out and have fun while learning some easy dances that will help you out this wedding and graduation season. It runs 7- 9 at the Seniors Centre and we are very thankful to Norma & Keith Colborn for keeping the spirit of dance alive for us. May 1st is the date for the Community Choirs first concert and we are very excited about it. It will happen at the Vanscoy-Delisle United Church, @ 7pm. This is a Free event as well with dainties & coffee to follow. We were pleased to offer a pencil drawing workshop in April, with Heather Gessell, one of our own, for Free, and we were over the moon with over 25 registrants. The works that came out of that

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class were amazing and we look forward to fostering the artists of our community again in the future. April 19th, brings around another Arts Council Meeting. It will be at 1pm @ Vanscoy-Delisle United Church. We invite anyone, who would like to be active in the arts, in our community to come out. We are going to be planning for our next major event, Culture Days, in September, and we are excited about the ideas that are being considered. Delisle Days is on July 18th this year and we are up and running with ideas and planning. If you would like to be a part of this wonderful event in a big or small way, please call Sylvia Chave 306.493.2955, there is always room for more ideas and helpers and floats! On one last note, I have to send out a big THANK YOU to all the organizations & volunteers who helped put on Mardi Gras, now that was a party! We are still on a wonderful high from the success of that community event and want to thank everyone that came out and made it such a success. Oh, and it was Free too!

Saskatchewan Talent To Perform At Pike Lake Ladies Diamond Dinner

o you recall the television show Canadian Idol? There’s no shortage of talent in our vast country and we were proud to see representatives from our own great province. In 2004 the gentle voice of Theresa Sokyrka from Saskatoon landed her in position of runner-up; 2006 Tyler Lewis from Rockglen placed third runner up with his husky, powerful sound. In April 2008 the Pike Lake Ladies Diamond Dinner was a sell-out with Tyler Lewis as the entertainment. Great news – Tyler’s coming back! May 2nd Tyler Lewis and BUCK$HOT will be performing at the Pike Lake Hall, entertaining the ladies for the evening. Tyler is lead vocals with Dean Person from Saskatoon on lead guitar; Chris Smith, Saskatoon on rhythm guitar/vocals; Lee Bell from Meadow Lake on base guitar/vocals and Damon Tupper from Saskatoon, drums/vocals. Pi M ke A Y La ke

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nation was made to Ronald McDonald house. The 4th quilt was raffled in 2014 and some of the proceeds was used to purchase fabric to make 50 pillow cases which were also donated to Ronald McDonald House. These pillow cases were given to children living there during the month of December 2014. A big Thank you to the members of the Country Quilters Guild for their patience and skills to complete these quilts. The Country Quilters meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 pm at the Vanscoy Seniors Hall. New members and visitors always welcome.

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