Arelee, Asquith, Borden, Broderick, Conquest, Delisle, Donavon, Dundurn, Glenside, Grandora, Hanley, Harris, Hawarden Kenaston, Kinley, Langham, Laura, Loreburn, Maymont, Milden, Outlook, Perdue, Pike Lake, Radisson, Sonningdale, Sovereign, Strongfield, Swanson, Tessier, Vanscoy, Zealandia
Saskatchewan Born “Enforcers” Headline Delisle Fundraiser
The Delisle Sports Celebrity Dinner on August 15th will feature three Saskatchewan born NHL veteran enforcers. Kevin ‘Killer’ Kaminski (Churchbridge), Joey ‘Bruise Brother’ Kocur (Kelvington) and Byron Bitz (Saskatoon) will join Mathew Barnaby (who was born in Ottawa) for an exciting, once in a lifetime, evening at the Delisle arena. The VIP lounge, before the dinner, gives event sponsors an exclusive personal visit with the NHL veterans. All dinner guests will enjoy the player’s ‘colorful’ storytelling of their time in the NHL, memorabilia, silent and live auctions and a chance to talk with the players. Tickets are on sale now and likely to sell out.
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Fred was 70 years old when I first met him some years ago at a backyard barbecue. The barbecue was hosted by Mrs. B's volunteer group, and Fred, one of the volunteers, was telling some stories about his most recent adventure.
At that time Fred had just returned home from a truck safari in Africa. Fred and his then 21-year-old daughter had flown from Victoria, BC to Cape Town, on the southern tip of the African continent. There they had joined a group of 16 others to drive to Cairo, on the northern tip of the continent - a trip that would pass through a dozen countries, take 4 months and cover a distance of more than 13,000 kms.
I met Fred again most recently a couple of months ago, again at a volunteer group get-together. We were both entering the building from the parking lot and Fred commented that he had turned 82 just the month before. "I don't know how that happened," he said, "I guess I wasn't paying attention."
Fred wasn't paying attention because Fred was busy doing other things. One of the other things Fred was doing was going on another road trip - this one by himself by car to Tuktoyaktuk, inside the Arctic Circle and on the shores of the Arctic Ocean.
Fred's car, the car he expected to make what turned out to be a more than 11,000kilometre-long trip, was named Charlie. Charlie was a 30-year-old Toyota Corolla station wagon with more than 300,000 kilometres on the clock - not what would be called a spring chicken itself. But Charlie got checked out and was given a clean bill of health and, with a new spare tire and a spare can of gas, was good to go. And for company along the way, there was Winnie the Pooh hanging from Charlie's rear view mirror. (Note that this Winnie was a small stuffed toy, not the original bear from White River, Ontario. Just to be clear.)
The first day of Fred's trip took him by ferry from Victoria across the Georgia Strait to Vancouver and on to Kamloops where he stopped to visit an old friend.
Fred had brought along a tent and sleeping bag thinking he would camp along the way and so set up the tent in his friend's backyard and hunkered down in his sleeping bag. But Fred hadn't slept in a sleeping bag and tent since his African safari days and by the next morning, he had arrived at the conclusion that, nope, that wasn't going to work and from then on, he slept in his car. As he explained, the car seat folded all the way back, he was out of the weather and away from the bugs. (And of course, what Fred didn't admit, was that sleeping in a tent at age 82 was not as comfortable as sleeping in a tent at the age of 70 when he was still just a whippersnapper.)
It took Fred a couple more days of not breaking any speed limits to get to Prince George, about two thirds of the way up the province. From Prince George, Fred had the option of heading north-east to Dawson Creek, Mile Zero of the 1,400-mile-long Alaska Highway. But he decided instead to head west to Prince Rupert on the coast just 30 miles south, across the Portland Canal, of the southern tip of the Alaska panhandle. From Prince Rupert, Fred headed north again, crossing the 60th parallel and joining the Alaska Highway at its halfway point, just shy of Whitehorse, Yukon.
The 60th parallel, of course, is the border between the provinces west of Ontario and the territories of Yukon, Northwest Territories (NWT) and Nunavut.
Interestingly, before 1999, Canada had only two territories - Yukon and NWT. At that time, NWT had an area of almost 1,250,000 square miles (almost one-third of the whole of Canada) and a population of slightly less than 70,000 people.
In 1999, the federal government decided to carve out a piece of NWT to create a third territory, (and make more government).
The new territory, at more than 800,000 square miles and a population of only about 27,000 people, was almost the size of Greenland and larger than the combined area of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. There was a rumour at the time that the federal minister in charge of creating the new territory had asked the other cabinet members for their opinion of the proposed third territory. One of the more out-spoken cabinet members answered by saying "I like none of it" and the rest of the cabinet, usually a group notable for being completely devoid of humour, voted that answer as the name of the new territory - Nunavut.
Leaving Whitehorse, Fred also left the Alaska Highway which was heading west to, of course, Alaska, and kept heading north to Dawson City. In Dawson City, Fred was intrigued by one of the old hotels which still had a sign painted on its front side advertising a casino and "Can-Can Dancers - 3 shows nightly". Fred was intrigued but not interested, being neither a gambler nor a dancer.
From Dawson City, two more days of travel brought Fred to Inuvik, just inside the Arctic Circle. From there it was just a couple hours drive further to Tuktoyaktuk on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. At this point, Fred was almost exactly halfway, as the snow goose flies, between Victoria and the North Pole - 1,400 miles (2,300 kms) from each. To memorialize the visit to Tuktoyaktuk, Fred bought Charlie a decal that he pasted to Charlie's dash depicting a polar bear and the declaration "I made it to Tuk - 69.4454 degrees N".
There was a small park on a promontory on the north side of Tuktoyaktuk with a sign proclaiming the Arctic Ocean. Fred walked out onto the long public dock into the ocean and while he thought of doing a polar plunge, chose instead (wisely in my opinion) to just sit on the edge of the dock and dangle his bare feet into the water.
The selfie-picture of the event shows Fred with a big smile on his face sitting on the dock with his legs over the side, pant-legs rolled up and bare feet submerged in the water half-way up to his knees.
Fred's month-long round trip added 11,400 kilometres to Charlie's already over-burdened odometer.
And Charlie, steadfast steed that he was, completed all 11,400 kilometres, to the Arctic Ocean and back, with nary a hiccup, not even so much as a stone chip on his windshield.
Fred says he under-estimated the amount of time the trip would take, he would have liked to dally a little more, but he had another item on his agenda that he needed to fulfill - he had another volunteer event to attend - this time in Romania.
Fred got on a plane for that trip.
Charlie, with a sigh of relief, got to stay home. And Winnie, of course, opted to continue "hangin' out" with Charlie.
We are all uneasy. No one likes uncertainty. Very few want Canada to become the 51st State. Our politics grows more extreme by the day. and history tells us that extremism often has tragic outcomes.
In rural Saskatchewan, the Conservatives are projected to sweep Saskatchewan again. I respect the rule of law and our election results, but I admit that it puzzles me that so many of my friends, neighbours, and colleagues express such unwavering support for the Conservatives. Indeed, many quip that the Conservatives could run a fence post as a candidate here and the fence post candidate would still win. What does that say about us? What does it say about the health of our democracy? If we elect MPs who feel entitled to their position, will they think critically and serve in the best interests of their citizens ?
I witness a lot of anger out there directed at the government. Often that anger is misplaced as people routinely forget which government is primarily responsible for what. But there is a common malaise that hinders most thinking about our growing problems: some things are beyond measure and beyond price. Our system is geared to measuring success only by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and all politicians are obsessed with perpetual growth. We must realize that the GDP also goes up due to environmental disasters like the Jasper, AB fires or the Husky oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River. Is that really success? Even as the global GDP hits new highs, we witness greater poverty and growing environmental destruction driven by our industrial extractive economy and the pursuit of growth at all costs.
DI love our landscape, I enjoy canoeing the river, I love our winter seasons and cross-country skiing, and I love to cycle the highways and the river valley anytime of the year. I grow more and more concerned about our summer forest fire smoke, the growing heat waves, and the loss of wetlands, shelter belts, and biodiversity. I remember as a child there would be insects all over the windshield – but now more than 80% of flying insect biomass is gone. I witness the industrial machine running at ever increasing speed, extracting from nature, and concentrating wealth in the hands of very few. We need a new approach.
As usual, local Conservatives continue talking about the economy, the GDP per capita, and the debt. I don’t hear any talk about the obscene profits of industry, about the accelerating destruction of the environment, about growing pollution from industry and uncontrolled forest fire smoke, or about actual solutions to address homelessness, inequality, low wages, addictions, or crumbling infrastructure. In the pursuit of GDP and growth, we need to realize that not only is nature being exploited, but we all are too.
In this election ask your candidate what motivates them to stand for public service. No one should feel entitled to “win” the honour to serve. Civilization is at a critical point – global tensions are running high, we face an environmental crisis, and the rule of law may not survive. Freedom isn't free. If we are willing to sacrifice our integrity and principles for money, we will end up with neither.
Vote accordingly.
uring the speech of Mark Carney at the Liberal Party of Canada's March 9th event announcing the results of its so-called race, Carney outright insulted Justin Trudeau within a spitting distance of him, while Trudeau smiled and applauded. Trudeau sat in the front row with his children (so that they can all see his humiliation?), while Carney stood on the podium. At the top of his speech, Carney thanked Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, praising him because he "took courageous and historic decisions" and telling him that "you inspired me over the years. And now to have an opportunity to continue your tradition of fiscal responsibility, social justice and international leadership". The implication being that Trudeau did not make the courageous decisions regarding fiscal responsibility. Trudeau appears to not clap but everyone else does.
Then Carney oddly acknowledges Trudeau by stating "my time does not permit me to recognize all of your accomplishments" but then highlights Trudeau's "strength and compassion", again implying that Trudeau's compassion makes him weak while Chretien was strong in his fiscal responsibility. He then proceeds to praise Trudeau more concretely, but in French, while the CPAC telecast did not carry a French translation and the CBC's translator was inaudible. In French, Carney praised Trudeau for lifting children out of poverty, while in English he is simply praised for "compassion" without elaboration. Does compassion mean lying on the floor like a mat so Mark Carney can walk on over it, because that's what Trudeau has done?
Carney praises Liberal MPs in somewhat of a condescending fashion, calling them the "voices of the community and the conscience of the party," which means they are irrelevant outside of gaining publicity for their betrayal of Trudeau and dragging the Liberal Party down in the polls as a result of those betrayals in December. Their quest to raise their own sense of power over others by eliminating Trudeau has not translated into their actual importance in the Carney's new administration, and they will continue to be relegated as beings of "conscience" in distant and irrelevant comminutes and ridings, no longer tools for Carney to have used when backstabbing Trudeau. As the size of Cabinet has shrunken and only a few traitors have been picked up by Cabinet (including the coward that lead the Maritime Liberal Caucus), the exercise by Liberal MPs should be seen as largely futile.
Carney then proudly states that he is reversing Justin Trudeau's core policies, while Trudeau smiles and nods like a dolphin: "I am a pragmatist above all. When I see something is not working, I will change it. My government will immediately eliminate the divisive consumer carbon tax on families, farmers and small- and medium-sized businesses. (Trudeau does not clap but everyone else does). And we will stop the height in the capital gains tax (Trudeau smiles
and nods). Then "The Incarnate" Mark Carney appears to look down at Trudeau, and smiles an evil laugh of pure joy at having witnessed Trudeau's humiliation in a manner like a villain from a movie or a play. As Carney twirls the knife of betrayal that is lunged into Trudeau, Carney stares into his eyes, and Trudeau looks back, unable to fight back.
It was perhaps the most humiliating moment for an outgoing Prime Minister in all of Canadian political history.
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If times are tough and you or your family is experiencing food insecurity, we want to help! We are currently trying to help out our community members in 3 different ways:
1. Easter hampers! We are presently accepting nominations for Easter hampers packed with Easter meal ingredients, dairy products and fresh produce! Email us at delisleangeltree@gmail.com or call Rachelle at 306 715 2737 anytime before April 10, if you or someone you know are in need of a hamper. You can nominate anyone you think is in need, and we will simply call them and ask them if they wish to receive a hamper. We also welcome self-nominations!
2. Our Community Pantry at Delisle Pharmacy is stocked with non-perishables, and you can stop by the foyer of the Pharmacy anytime the pharmacy is open and fill a bag (but please no unaccompanied minors).
The Pantry motto is 'Leave food if you have food and take food if you need food'. We also restock the shelves, and try to make sure that, there are always some pantry staples available for anyone with a hungry belly, that need some ingredients to put together a meal.
3. We now also have a milk program available in cooperation with Delisle Pharmacy and Delisle CO-OP! See the staff at the Pharmacy for a coupon for milk! They will give you a coupon, that you can take to the Delisle CO-OP. Simply use the coupon as payment for your milk. One coupon available per household per week!
Our AGM is on April 13, 7 to 8 PM at the Delisle Town Hall Lodge Room. Come out if you want to know more about what we are doing !
Email us at delisleangeltree@gmail.com anytime if you have questions - and follow us on FB and Insta for more updates!
The 45th federal general election will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025. Elections Canada offices will open soon in each of the 343 federal electoral districts. Electors can visit an office to register and vote early by special ballot or to get information about voting or becoming a candidate.
Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote if they: 1) Are registered. Most Canadians who are eligible to vote are already registered in the National Register of Electors. To check if they are registered or to register to vote, electors should use the Online Voter Registration Service at elections.ca, call 1-800-463-6868 or
contact their local Elections Canada office. They can also register in person at their assigned polling place when they go to vote.
2) Show proof of their identity and address. There are many different pieces of ID that can be used to prove identity and address. The full list is available online.
There are several ways to vote. Electors can: 1) Vote on election day (Monday, April 28) at their assigned polling station
2)Vote on advance polling days (Friday, April 18; Saturday, April 19; Sunday, April 20; and Monday, April 21) at their assigned polling station
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3) Vote early at any Elections Canada office across the country (until Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m.)
4) Vote by mail: Electors must apply by Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m. and return their special ballot by mail (deadlines apply) or in person at their local Elections Canada office before polls close on election day. Electors planning to return their special ballot by mail should plan ahead and make sure there is enough time to receive a voting kit and return their completed ballot to Elections Canada by the deadline indicated in their kit.
Local candidates in the RM Review direct mail distribution areas are listed below.
Submitted by your local Council Administrators. Ask your local Council to send us a monthly report.
The Town of Asquith held its regular council meeting on March 12, 2025. The biological filtration pilot project has wrapped up at the water treatment plant. The engineering report shows it was successful and full conversion is possible. We will provide updates as they become available throughout the process.
The first clean waste day at the old landfill will be Saturday, April 26th. Spring clean up weekend (Big Bin Days) is set for May 31st and June 1st. More details will be posted on our Facebook page and www.townofasquith.com closer to the date.
Watch your postal box for your 2025 Assessment Notice. It is a revaluation year so all property owners in Town will receive a notice.
Work is underway to mitigate potential flooding in town. Residents can prevent water damage to their homes by ensuring there are no ice dams on the roof, that the eavestroughs are clear, and downspouts are directed away from the foundation.
Applications for the Saskatchewan Lotteries Sport, Culture, and Recreation grant are due May 15, 2025. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Town Office or emailed to office@townofasquith.com Application forms and more information can be found on www.townofasquith.com
Our website now includes an events calendar. If you’d like your event included, please send details to office@townofasquith.com. To view the calendar visit www.townofasquith.com/my-calendar or visit the homepage and click the link to Event Calendar.
The Village of Wiseton held an election for Mayor on March 5, 2025. The result are:
Cheryl Greuel 25 - Elected John Grimsdale 10
Village of Borden
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Village of Borden for the year of 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
March 20, 2025 to May 19, 2025
Any person who desires to object to the assessment of himself/herself or any other person is required to file his/her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $300.00 fee for each assessment being appealed, which will be returned if the appeal results in a change to the assessment, with:
The Assessor Village of Borden
Attn: Carly Hess PO Box 210 Borden, SK S0K 0N0 and The Board of Revision Secretary Western Municipal Consulting
Attn: Kara Lindal PO Box 149 Meota, SK S0M 1X0
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Dated at Borden, Saskatchewan this 20th day of March 2025.
Council had a regular meeting on March 13th during which the following items were addressed:
Councillor Cary Burnett was appointed as an alternate committee member for the Health Council for the remainder of 2025.
LORAAS contracts for 2025 were accepted A resolution was made to allow the Delisle Rodeo and Outdoor Rink Association to be included in the Town insurance policy provided they reimburse the Town their respective apportioned costs each year.
A resolution was made to incorporate a $5 paper bill fee for utility services starting in 2026, for those accounts which are not on e-billing.
Bylaw No 5-2025, being a bylaw to enter into a new amended agreement with the Fire Commission, was passed.
March 6 Special Meeting Highlights: The Restructuring Application is still tied up in the Canada Post Mail Disruption. Council has passed a motion to pause review of the application once it arrives to the ministry. Council would like time to review the situation themselves thoroughly. Council will advise the Minister by motion of council when they are ready to proceed with the application process.
As a part of the accuracy and transparency project under taken by Administration and Council the 2023 Operating budget and Mill Rates were approved by council.
The 2024 Budget and Mill Rate were reviewed and approved by council. Tax Notices have been prepared. These will arrive in your mailbox next week.
The 2024 Utility Billing has been corrected and mailed in the same envelope. A statement of payments made in 2024 has been provided to each rate payer.
The Water & Sewer Rates for 2025 have been provided to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board for approval. The 2025 Q1 utility billing will go out in April.
The assessment and taxation process for 2025 will begin shortly.
The Rural Municipality of Fertile Valley No. 285 invites applications for the position of Seasonal Grader Operator
Applicants must have experience in the operation and maintenance of a grader. A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required. Experience in the operation of other equipment such as tractors, mowers, cat, or scraper would be an asset. Duties will include, but not limited to: grading and road maintenance, gravel reclamation, minor road construction, as well as ditch mowing, mulching, discing, installation of culverts and signs, service and maintenance of equipment and general maintenance around municipal buildings. The successful applicant will be willing to follow directions from the Foreman and communicate well with Council as well as the general public in a professional and courteous manner.
The position includes a full benefit package comprising Short and Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental Benefits and Municipal Employees Pension Plan. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. May 1, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume with qualifications, experience, hourly wages expected along with references, in person, by email, fax or mail to Rural Municipality of Fertile Valley No. 285, Box 70, 316 Railway Avenue, Conquest, SK S0L 0L0 Email rmfv285@sasktel.net or Fax (306) 856-2211
RM OF CORMAN PARK - April 29, 8:15am
RM OF DUNDURN - April 15, 8:00am
RM OF EAGLE CREEK - April 1, 9:00am
RM OF GREAT BEND - April 9, 9:00am
RM OF HARRIS - April 10, 8:00am
RM OF MCCRANEY - April 17, 8:00am
RM OF MILDEN - April 9, 9:00am
RM OF MONTROSE - April 10, 9:00am
RM OF PERDUE - April 8, 9:00am
RM OF ROSEDALE - April 8, 8:00am
RM OF RUDY - April 9, 6:00pm
RM OF VANSCOY - April 10, 9:00am
TOWN OF ASQUITH - April 9, 7:00pm
TOWN OF BIGGAR - April 4 & 15, 7:15pm
TOWN OF DELISLE - April 10, 7:00pm
TOWN OF DUNDURN - April 8, 5:30pm
TOWN OF HANLEY - April 14, 7:00pm
TOWN OF LANGHAM -, April 14 & 28, 6:30pm
TOWN OF OUTLOOK - April 9 & 23, 7:00pm
TOWN OF RADISSON - April 9 & 23, 7:00pm
TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - April 16, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BORDEN - April 8 & 22, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - April 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - April 8, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - April 9, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF HARRIS - April 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN - April 17, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KENASTON - April 16, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KINLEY - April 8, 6:30pm
VILLAGE OF LOREBURN - April 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF MILDEN - April 16, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF PERDUE - April 15, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF STRONGFIELD - April 8, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF TESSIER - April 14, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - April 9, 7:30pm
Regular Council meetings are open to any and all members of the public. COVID restrictions may apply.
Dates may change. Check with local Councils.
Carly Hess, Assessor
The municipal office is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (306) 856-2037. Ensure your application is received by the deadline. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
You know what's cheap to give in abundance? Criticism. Hence, the idiom "Everyone is a critic"—magnified by everyone having a smartphone—and why no statues have been erected in honour of critics. Social media platforms, intended to encourage sharing and interaction, have turned us into keyboard warriors, relentlessly expressing unsolicited opinions and tearing others down. Whether it's your grandma or the barista in Saskatoon you've never met, anyone can now share their 'hot takes' on your posts, which, by facilitating constant comparisons, has led to quick judgments being made based on limited information in a digital environment where negative comments are amplified.
The Internet has birthed an age of hostile criticism, where self-proclaimed experts thrive. Whether it's a hopeful musician sharing their latest effort, a small business owner showcasing their product or a budding chef sharing their cooking skills, often the reaction is a barrage of judgment and negativity. It's astonishing how easily we slip into the role of self-appointed judges, believing our opinions hold more weight than the effort someone put into their craft.
The double standard is glaring. We wouldn't dare enter the digital arena ourselves, yet we have no problem scrutinizing others' performances or achievements. We hurl insults that offer little constructive feedback, if any, masking our jealousy and insecurities. Keyboard warriors find solace in tearing down those who have the courage to share their work—courage they wish they had. Disparaging strangers under the guise of criticism has become a common practice for people to feel good about themselves, putting their self-serving "need to feel good about themselves" ahead of others. Hence, people are now more critical, expressing their disapproval without considering others' feelings.
Cleanfarms operates collection programs to help farmers dispose of agricultural waste materials. Grain Bags can be recycled locally across Saskatchewan, including the locations listed here.
RM of Perdue
Perdue Landfill
NW 27-35-11 W3
Perdue, Saskatchewan
Tues & Sat 1:00pm to 5:00pm Thurs 4:00pm to 8:00pm
GB Roller is available
Phone: 306-237-4202
RM of Milden
Milden Transfer Station Service Road - Village of Milden NE 17-29-11 W3
Milden, Saskatchewan
Last Friday of every month from 8:00am to 4:00pm GB Roller is available Phone: 306-935-2181
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the VILLAGE OF HARRIS for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 am – noon and 1:00 – 4:30 pm Tuesday through Friday, April 1 to May 30, 2025
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 discuss the Notice may do so at the office of the assessor at 210 Main Street, Harris, SK.
A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee per parcel must be filed with: Secretary, Western Municipal Consulting Box 149, Meota, Saskatchewan S0M 1X0 by the 30th day of May, 2025.
Dated this 28th day of March, 2025
Rhonda Leonard Assessor
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Vanscoy for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm on the following days: Monday to Thursday April 3 to June 4, 2025
A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the Assessment Notices have been sent as required.
Any person wishing to discuss the Notice of Assessment or potential appeal may contact the Assessor at the Village of Vanscoy, PO Box 480 Vanscoy, SK S0L 3J0.
A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100 appeal fee; which will be returned if the appeal is successful; must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision: Mike Ligtermoet, Nor-Sask Board Services, 642 Agnew Street, Prince Albert, SK S6V 2P1 by the 4th day of June, 2025
Dated this 31st day of March, 2025
Dawn Steeves, Assessor
In addition to facilitating the offering of unsolicited criticism, the Internet provides dedicated platforms—Google Reviews, Trustpilot, Yelp, Tripadvisor, Glassdoor, and Amazon, to name a few—on which you can voice your opinion. Companies are now beholden to customer reviews, which is why "Please review" has become a standard ask after completing an online purchase. Whereas reviews were once the sole domain of newspapers and glossy magazines, in subsections devoted to restaurants, consumer products and film reviews—social media has destroyed the traditional movie review—today, I can pull out my smartphone and access ratings on virtually every product and piece of media known to man as well I can write my own "on-thespot" review.
At one time, I thought it strange that people would trust the reviews by strangers, many of whom undoubtedly have an agenda for leaving a positive or negative review, such as their uncle owning the restaurant or being a disgruntled ex-employee. Eventually, I realized we're herd animals; we learn by example and survive by following. Why would you buy the same vitamins that made Nick K. from Montreal, QC, sick? Why would you buy the same Amazon leggings that immediately ripped when first worn by Arlene N. from Scarborough, ON? Our tendency to trust others, even strangers, is likely evolutionarily pre-determined—ultimately inescapable— plus, we don't naturally trust brands since we know a brand's core agenda is to sell to us.
The psychology behind why we listen to strangers taps into our innate need for social proof, which speaks to social media's stickiness. It's common for us to act the same way we observe others acting, a social survival strategy of going along to get along. Our need for acceptance makes downright cruel criticism—"You should consider losing a few pounds," "Your paintings are child-like."—hurt as much as it does, causing self-doubt, mental stress and depression. My social media feeds, as are yours, are full of criticisms that echo Anthony D. Williams's words from Inside the Divine Pattern, "When humans act with cruelty, we characterize them as "animals," yet the only animal that displays cruelty is humanity."
Historically, critics have been seen as pretentious judges of culture who don't reflect popular opinion. In my mind, a "professional critic" is a hardened individual relishing the opportunity to tear down others while wearing a trendy scarf and slender spectacles. Most of these "cultural gatekeepers" have forgotten why they fell in love with what they're critiquing, contributing to people's skepticism of critics.
More than ever, we live in a world that is divided between spectators and players. Most of us are 'in the audience' sitting in a social media seat, booing and hissing, passing judgment on strangers without ever stepping onto the digital stage. Players roll up their sleeves and give it their all. Despite not always succeeding, they experience the thrill of participation. Players act; they put themselves out there. Spectators watch passively, often envying those with the courage to expose their work, opinions, and feelings, knowing the judgement that will follow.
Sadly, the Internet has given the loudest voices to those not on the playing field. Today, it's astonishingly easy for someone to sit back, point fingers, speak venomously about topics they know little about, highlight flaws while feeling good about them, and conveniently be oblivious to the impact of your words on whom they're "criticizing" and thereby contributing to the toxic soup of keyboard warriors have turned social media into.
Nick Kossovan is the Customer Service Professionals Network’s Social Media Director (Executive Board Member) Feel free to send your social media questions to nick.kossovan@gmail.com On Twitter and Instagram follow @NKossovan
Annual weight restrictions have been placed on most rural roads to protect them from damage during the spring thaw.
Contact you local RM Office for information on restrictions and which roads are available for hauling heavy loads.
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Town of Asquith for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following days: Monday-Friday March 31st – May 30th, 2025
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. All fees must be submitted to the local assessor at the Town of Asquith. All appeals must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Kara Lindal, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal.ca, or via post/mail to Secretary of the Board of Revision, Kara Lindal, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0, by the 30th day of May, 2025.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Town of Asquith, Box 160, Asquith, SK S0K 0J0.
A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200.00 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by the 30th day of May 2025.
Dated this 27th day of March 2025.
Kaila Montgomerie, Assessor
Send us your Community Organization Event and we will publish it here, as well as on our Website, Weekly Events Emails and our Social Media platforms ! Send to mail@rmreview.net
This is our 3rd annual trade show fundraiser and one of our larger fundraisers for the Outlook and District Playschool. We are currently accepting registrations for vendors. The last two years, we have had about 30 vendors in attendance, with a large variety of crafters, small business owners, and artisans.
We will be serving lunch, and having numerous activities for children, including a crafting table with our educator Mrs. B. The biggest excitement every year is our Baby Goat draw, you purchase tickets in your friend's name and "buy your friend a goat" - the goat is at the trade show and we will have photo opportunities for families with the goat as well.
For more information visit our website at www.outlookplayschool.com or email us at outlookplayschool@gmail.com
The RM Review is publishing Garage Sales in our May issue This is the place to advertise yours ! Send us your date and details to mail @ rmreview.net The deadline to submit your sale is Friday April 25th
Thursday April 24, 2025 7:00pm at Delisle Town Hall For further information please call Darin Sekulich - General Manager or Michelle Rathgeber - Office Manager 306-493-2212
July 18, 1957 - February 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Kim McFarlane on February 24, 2025. Kim was predeceased by her parents, Edna and Cecil McLeod, and father-in-law George McFarlane. Kim is lovingly remembered by her husband, Ken McFarlane, Hanley SK; her daughters, Blair McFarlane, Saskatoon SK, and Jamie (Valdez Bear) McFarlane, Whitewood SK. Kim also leaves
behind her 4 sisters, Linda (Larry) Rollins of Kamloops BC; Sherrie McLeod van Denderen of Duncan BC; Susan (Graham) Moore of Edmonton AB; and Jacqueline (Jeffrey) Wood of Duncan BC. Kim will be deeply missed by her mother-in-law, Lois McFarlane of Saskatoon SK; brother-inlaw, Les McFarlane of Delisle SK; sister-in-law, Gaylene McFarlane Humbert of Saskatoon; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.
Kim was a kind, loving mother, an incredible wife, and a devoted family person. She also loved the arts and the great outdoors. Kim was immersed in art and painting throughout her life. One of her highlights was the art shows she regularly had in Vanscoy SK. Kim also loved golfing, cross-country skiing, horse races, and socializing with friends and family.
The family would also like to thank everyone she met in her medical journey, her Reiki friends, her doctor, and the kind people she met at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.
A service was held at Vanscoy on March 7, 2025. A recording is on outlookfuneralchapel.com
Rodney is also known as Miller, Uncle
Rodney passed away peacefully with family by his side. He is lovingly remembered by his siblings Ray “Butch” (Joyce) Martin, Evelyn “Sis” (Doug Dear) Paulson, Elaine Hackinen and Elizabeth Cain; nieces and nephews: Josie Freeborn and her children Oliver and Russell, Nicole (Clayton) Nelson, Celina (Kyle) Cain, Bradley (Sarah) Cain; and great-niece Rayne Paulson. Also mourning his loss are aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
Rodney is predeceased by his father Albert Martin, mother Marguerite Martin and nephew Danny Paulson.
A Celebration of Life will take place on April 5, 2025 at 2pm at the Delisle Town Hall.
Arrangements are in care of Derryl Hildebrandt –Mourning Glory Funeral Services.
Neil Townsend
When I became a market analyst 20 years ago, the world of agriculture seemed simpler. Today, I must admit to a deep frustration. My favoured method of analysis is so-called fundamentals. Calculating the difference between supply and demand is a matter of real-world mathematics. If this difference narrows, as measured by ending stocks, prices should respond favourably (bullish). If the surplus expands, prices come under pressure (bearish). A key component of fundamental analysis is having strong confidence in reliable data; the analysis is only as good as the underlying inputs. I have confidently relied on good data most of my career.
Now, however, the world is seemingly more complex and, frustratingly, despite a full generation of supposed advancement, data has never felt so unreliable and suspect. This uncertainty can create inertia. Under this curse of uncertainty you stop making decisions because you don’t trust the data. But the world doesn’t stop moving, bills need to be paid and supply chains need to be serviced so mouths can be fed.
Pat “Duke” Bueckert
306-291-9675
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Alan Jackson 306-961-5682
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Boden Letkeman 306-230-1309
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Uncertainty may define 2025 with its veritable minefield of potential unknowns. There has been a dramatic regime change in the United States. President Trump has come in hot and promises to reshape the U.S. economy as well as global geopolitics and trade relationships. China struggles to stabilize its economy while its simmering tensions with the U.S. remain unresolved. The Russia–Ukraine war continues. Generally, artificial intelligence has moved beyond science fiction into reality, along with all its positive, negative and unknown consequences.
A cause of domestic uncertainty, Canada will hold an election sometime between spring and fall. Regardless of outcome, the new government is likely to chart a fresh course. It must also deal with fallout from ongoing geopolitical and economic turmoil.
It’s almost certain 2025 will be rife with trade tensions. China and the U.S. have both targeted Canada. The latter is discussing broad-based tariffs
Co-op accepts any automotive battery returns for recycling year-round. Not only will you be helping the environment and contributing to the responsible use of resources, but recycling can also put a little money back in your pocket.
that would potentially cover all goods. China, meanwhile, has identified canola as a transgressor that requires limitations.
Against this backdrop of uncertainty, and knowing things can change for better or worse, farmers will nonetheless have to make decisions on when to buy inputs and sell their crops. A sense of powerlessness can lead to an all-or-nothing mentality. Akin to ripping off the Band-Aid, the inclination will be to sell out and simply not think about the markets. This behaviour is best countered by a rational and measured approach. The best strategy, in good as well as uncertain times, is incremental selling. This involves breaking production, or even purchases, into increments and moving forward a chunk at a time.
Strategy must be intentional. If you do nothing, it must be intentional. I call this strategic inertia. If you actively sell, you must calculate the proper size of your market participation. The goal is to manage risk and opportunity.
Unfortunately, the remainder of 2024/25 and the early stages of 2025/26 look to be tilted heavily toward the uncertain, or risky side, of the equation. All things considered, making small forward sales of between 10 and 25 per cent of expected production at positive return on investment, even if narrow, is a proper and advisable strategy.
Change is a constant, and there is no way to know what the future holds. While it looks bleak on the trade relationship front, we must remember there is legitimate demand for our commodities, and other countries may increase their purchases if and when barriers are imposed.
In the fall of 2025, the threat of tariffs may not be an issue, but new variables will hold sway. Despite this, the message will remain the same: incremental selling is the best risk management tool against an uncertain future.
Neil Townsend is chief market analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions.
Twice a year, in April and October, the Battery Bucks Program rewards customers with a $12 CO-OP® Gift Card for any automotive battery returned to a Co-op Home and Agro Centre, encouraging you to go through your shop or yard to dig out those used batteries for recycling.
Your local Co-op is pleased to offer your community access to a responsible recycling program for spent automotive batteries.
Be sure to stop by to learn more about our battery products and the Battery Bucks Program in April.
Providing Safe and Adequate Housing to Individuals and Families in need. For more Info regarding availability and qualifications:
Call/Text Sue Stene 306-370-6306
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Jeanie’s Place in Delisle
Short/Long term accommodations
$300/week or $1100/month All taxes & fees included.
Darrell call/text 306-717-0841
Brent call/text 306-380-9664
Delisle Agricultural Co-op Delisle 306-493-2212
Innovative Ag Performance Group Ltd. (IAP) Ag Retail & Custom Seed Treating Services Delisle 306-493-3167 www.innovative-ag.ca
Orchard Transport - Ag Div. Delisle 306-493-2406
Richardson Pioneer Delisle 306-493-1500 www.richardsonpioneer.ca
Flo-Gate
solution for managing
movement of grain or fertilizer Delisle 306-493-7409 www.flo-gate.ca
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Digger’ Painting
Serving all communities in the RM Review distribution area Delisle 306-231-4258
GED Painting & Decorating European Designs
Delisle/Vanscoy 306-229-8743 eugenegrenier8@gmail.com
Hillbillie Painting Biggar, Rosetown, Outlook, Delisle 306-381-3202 4bparker@gmail.com
Asquith 306-220-4377 bte20@outlook.com
Health Foods
Kristi Done Independent Epicure Consultant Vanscoy 306-292-9473 kristidone.epicure.com
OLD MIKE’S Raw Prairie Honey FRESH HONEY... READY ! Wildflower/Dandelion & Canola 2023 Food Safe Certification Pike Lake 306-384-3092 mikesbees@sasktel.net
Opinion!
SGI certified, we offer wheel alignments, frame straightening, and more! 626 Weldon Avenue Saskatoon 306-934-3634 www.jandlframe.com
Trusty Appraisal Service & SGI Arbitration Delisle 306-222-0456
Lawn & Garden
Arborscapes Tree & Landscape Services Ltd. Tree Pruning, Tree Removal Saskatoon 306-222-6494 www.arborscapesltd.com info.arborscapes@gmail.com
Pike Lake Lawn & Garden Sales, Service, Parts, Rentals Pike Lake 306-221-8558
Kenny’s Cultivating Professional Garden Tilling Asquith, Delisle, Vanscoy, Pike Lake & surrounding Towns, Farms, Acreages Call or Text 306-281-4111
Early Learning Centers Vanscoy 306-668-6338 Delisle 306-493-6338 Asquith 306-329-6338
Apex Home Inspections
Specializing in Rural Property 306 - 371 - 6939 dbohle50@gmail.com
Dwein Trask Realty Inc. Dwein Trask 306-221-1035 Office 306-653-4100
Pillar to Post Home Inspectors
Seasonal & Temporary worker housing and home inspections. Saskatoon, Rosetown, Outlook, Humboldt, Prince Albert and surrounding areas. Office 306-956-6760 www.pillartopost-saskatoon.com
RE/MAX Shoreline Realty 306-867-8380 / 1-844-838-SOLD www.remax-shorelinerealty.com
Econo Septic & Sewer Services
Pump septic tanks, mud sumps, car wash, commercial/industrial tanks. Unplug sewer lines, replace and repair pumps, switches, alarms. 24-hour emergency service Saskatoon 306-384-6662 Econoseptic.ca
Links Water & Septic Services
Certified septic design/consulting. Acreage water/septic install and repair, water testing/treatment and septic system maintenance. Vanscoy 306-493-2410 24Hrs Linksbackhoe.com
Graham Contracting Asquith 306-230-4653
Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579
Starlings Septic Services Delisle 306-493-2241 darrelpenny@sasktel.net
Sew Kleen Hydro-vacing & Septic Asquith 306-283-4406
