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Serving the Communities of Asquith, Delisle, Grandora, Harris, Pike Lake, Vanscoy
Volume 15 Number 6
JUNE 2014
Your COMMUNITY... Your NEWSPAPER
Asquith Fire Department & First Responders Thankful for Sponsors Support of Pig Roast Supper & Auction Fundraiser
Asquith Fire Department and First Responders Volunteers
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he Asquith Fire Department, in conjunction with the Asquith First Responders, hosted their second Pig Roast Supper and Auction on April 12, 2014. The fundraising event was held at the Twilight Hall and featured a beautifully prepared roast pig for supper followed by a live auction. Auction items, as well as monetary donations, were contributed by local (and not so local) businesses, organizations, groups and people. The response from our sponsors in support of the Asquith Fire Department/Asquith First Responder’s fundraising initiatives was, and always has been, overwhelming and humbling. The men and women of the Asquith Fire Department and the Asquith First Responders are very appreciative
of the support shown towards our organizations and would like to take this time to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all of the sponsors. With the help of so many willing sponsors, the evening was an unprecedented success and will help our organizations in their efforts to purchase some of the rescue equipment identified as a priority by our groups. The list of priority rescue equipment is provided to inform the public of the costs associated with emergency response provided by fire departments/first responders. If you, or your organization, would be interested in sponsoring any of the tools identified in our equipment list please contact the Asquith Town Office at 306-329-4770.
Mayor of Vanscoy Resigns
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t the recent May 11, 2014 council meeting, the Village of Vanscoy accepted the resignation of Mayor Jerome Robert. Jerome has been a long time resident of the village and has served many terms on council. He was first elected as a councillor in 1981, and became Mayor for the first time in 1998. He eventually resigned from the position in 2001. After living in Saskatoon for a few years, Jerome move back
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to Vanscoy and eventually returned to council in 2008, taking over as Mayor in 2009 and has served in that position until his recent resignation which is effective June 11, 2014. Vanscoy Village Council has completed many key projects during the years Jerome has been serving, including a new water treatment plant back in 2000, followed years later with an upgrade to the sewage lagoons. Recently the Village
Council Reports.......... p. 4 RCMP Report............. p. 5 School Reports............ p. 6
has also been able to develop a new residential neighborhood with plans to expand it. “I remember the first ball game that I played in Vanscoy was in 1957 ”, says Robert, “and I wouldn’t have imagined then, that I would have spent the time on council that I have”. His resignation will trigger a by-election in the Village which is slated to be held this coming September.
Summer ‘STAY-cation’... p. 7 Agriculture Reports....... p. 11 MP Report...................... p. 12
Fire Department Equipment List Three bay addition to the Fire Hall Fiberglass stabilizer struts Halligan tool Jack-All Hi Lift Industrial air chisel Window saw Wheel blocks Leaf blower (Husqvarna) Thermal camera 4 ton rescue puller Air bag kits Bunker gear Fire proof coveralls Key pad for door - Fire Hall Garage door openers - Fire Hall Hydraulic Porta-Power Rescue truck Pumper truck Boat Step chocks Sledge hammer 3/8” rescue grade chain Portable water tank Training projector Firefighter Training (x 20)
$250,000 $4,900/set $300/ea $250/ea $1,000/ea $100/ea $150/set $300/ea $8,000/ea $250/ea $4,500/ea $2,500/ea $200/ea $200/ea $2,500/ea
$800/set $100/ea
$8,500/FF
First Responder Equipment List AED Physio-Control LifePak Safety glasses/goggles (x 10) Steel toed boots (x 10) Hard hats (x 10) LED helmet lights (x 10) FR coveralls (x 10)
MLA Report................ p. 13 Red Williams.............. p. 13 Community Reports... p. 14
$1,913/ea $100 $1,610 $200 $400 $1,500
Movie Review.................. p. 14 Community Calendar..... p. 15 Business Directory.......... p. 16
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