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On March 1st at 10:30 a.m. the Town of Delisle welcomed residents, businesses, service agencies, Town employees, Federal and Provincial Government representatives, and the media to a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Sewage Lift Station #2.
The new Sewage Lift Station will replace the existing Sewage Lift Station #2 which originally existed only as a manhole structure after being constructed in 1967. In 1982, the existing building and dry pump well were added providing pumping capacity for the pumps and force main of 8 L/S and 16.4 L/S respectively. With future planned residential development coupled with the age of the existing infrastructure, the existing components were determined undersized to handle future demands and a replacement was required. Replacement of Sewage Lift Station #2 and accompanying force main along with decommission of the existing aging infrastructure is anticipated to cost approximately $3,266,910.00.
In November of 2022, the Town of Delisle applied for a contribution through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) which is a bilateral agreement signed by the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan in 2018 for Saskatchewan infrastructure projects. In December of 2023, Delisle received conditional approval of the contribution awarding $1,985,996 towards total eligible expenditures for the project. AECOM was contracted to complete engineering and design services for the new lift station and will be overseeing the project until completion.
Town of Delisle Mayor Deb Winder recognized the contribution of both the Federal and Provincial governments through the ICIP program as well as previous Councils in their forethought and planning which ultimately brought this project to fruition. Mayor Winder recognized the significant contribution the new lift station will bring to the community commenting, “This lift station will be instrumental for Delisle’s future and will support the continued growth of our community for years to come”.
“Investing in infrastructure means supporting Saskatchewan’s growth and ensuring communities are built to last,” said the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan. “This project will make sure Delisle residents have reliable services that safeguard the environment and support the town’s future.”
“The Government of Saskatchewan is excited to join the Town of Delisle to celebrate the launch of this important project,” Minister of Advanced Education Ken Cheveldayoff said on behalf of Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz.
“Infrastructure projects like this help Saskatchewan communities to meet the demands of growth while remaining affordable, safe places to live, work and raise a family.”
here is always a bright side to everything and that’s a fact - probably. There is even a bright side to the prospect of Canada becoming the 51st state of the USA.
For example:
- the Canadian dollar would be at par with the American dollar - an immediate increase of 40% to our personal financial assets, a cash windfall.
- it would give us an opportunity to re-mint our coins and put our new 'wannabe president' on the back of our Loonie (not to be rude, of course).
- with no border to cross, cross-border shopping would be eliminated, saving countless, pollution-producing, back and forth automobile trips;
- and we wouldn’t have those pesky and annoying Customs folks crawling into our shorts every time we take a break-from-winter trip to Hawaii or Disneyland.
- all 5 of the Great Lakes would be re-united into one countryLake Michigan, the one great lake not a part of Canada, would once again be a part of the Great Lakes family - Mother Earth will be pleased.
- after the re-naming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, we would have precedent for re-naming the Hudson Bay as the Bay of Canada. (Because, honestly, why on earth did we name such a distinctive piece of our geography after a department store?).
- we could stop having to stammer apologies for that disgustingly productive poop-machine, the Canada Goose, befouler of parks and beaches and aviation menace - annexation would give us a prime opportunity to re-name it as the Texas Pigeon (everything is bigger in Texas, right?) and let the Texans carry the can for a while;
- and while we're at it, we could upgrade our National Dog from the Miniature Dachshund (who knew?), regarded as being a loyal and affectionate therapy dog, to the Pug, as being more reflective of the current national pugnacious mood.
- we could start spelling ‘metre’ as ‘meter’ and stop getting all those annoying spell-check corrections on the computer (and 'honour' would become 'honor', 'sailor' would become . . . unbecoming when drunk and 'four' would become confused).
by Brian Brannagan
- we wouldn’t have Mr. Trudeau as our Prime Minister (though we would have Mr. Trump as our President so maybe that one is a wash).
- we would be relieved of annoying DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) polemics and its associated “culture” as well as our, hmm . . . curious (?), Human Rights Commissions.
- we could legitimately comment on US politics without seeming to be the nosy neighbour peering across the backyard fence complaining about the neighbour's dandelions while ignoring our own crabgrass.
- the Grey Cup could still be played in November (though . . . why?) but perhaps somewhere a couple of tads warmer, like say, Miami or San Diego;
- and our (formerly Canadian) football teams, having to switch to American rules, would be doubly advantaged by playing on the smaller American fieldthey would not have to run so far to score a touchdown; and also, having 4 chances instead of 3 to move the ball forward would result in even more touchdowns. Our Canadian teams would dominate the game: for example, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, after winning the Grey Cup would then be the odds-on favourite, a shoo-in, to win the Super Bowl, too.
- as a joining gift, we would get one of the American NBA teams and then we, too, could have a professional basketball team (what's that about Toronto, you say?).
- we could finally (hopefully) get a Krispy Kreme Donut franchise.
- being a part of the US, and moving back to the Fahrenheit system, will instantly increase our average winter temperature from 0 degrees to 32 degrees - a nice little bit of warm-up (though a bit of a step back for the climate change proclaimers).
- we would get to keep all our traditional holidays, Thanksgiving Day, Canada Day, etc. and with annexation we get to have all the US statutory holidays as well - for example, a second Thanksgiving in November and July 4th on the heels of our July 1st - that can’t be a bad thing.
But, bright side or not, Canada First does sound better than Canada Fifty-First (and also fits more easily onto protest signs and banners).
And rather than re-minting new Loonies, perhaps we should just keep the Loonies we have (much like devils, better the Loonies you know than the ones you don’t.)
So, sorry, Roughriders, you'll have to be satisfied with winning only the Grey Cup.
Iwould like to take this opportunity to welcome our new readers in the communities of Outlook and Radisson, where the residents now receive their free monthly printed copy of the RM Review directly in their Canada Post mail boxes. This is our 25th year of publishing the RM Review newspaper. From our humble beginning of 1,200 copies that were available for pick-up at a few news stands, we continue to grow each year to now over 8,000 copies directly mailed to every home.
TOur geographical footprint continues to grow and include more communities located west and south of Saskatoon each year. We are continuing to bring the local stories and events across our distribution area (see facing page) into every home, which may be separated by many miles, all share in common experiences and challenges found in West-Central Saskatchewan.
We may publish this printed version monthly, but we also offer a free online reader, website and weekly events emails at www.rmreview.net
he reasons for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigning have now been made irrelevant, since he stepped down because of his drop in support.
However, the EKOS polling firm, which gave Trudeau a lousy 19.4% level of support only three days after the traitor Chystia Freeland resigned, now gives Trudeau 32%, only 1.9% less than his rival Pierre Pollievre. If the election were called today, it would be a toss-up. It's any man's game. Other polls are also showing Trudeau is nearly tied with Pollievre. Furthermore, Donald Trump has backed away from his threats so there is no need to send Freeland over there, which was the original reason that Trudeau gave for demoting this unappreciative, backstabbing ingrate.
Actually, all of the Liberal leadership candidates are campaigning Right-of-Centre, and absolutely none will continue Trudeau's legacy, which is another reason that Trudeau should place no faith in any of these candidates. Specifically, Freeland stated in her resignation letter that she opposed Trudeau's promise of $250 cheques to working Canadians who earned $150,000 or less in 2023. Freeland referred to the proposal as a "costly political gimmick" and argued that the Canadian government should "[keep] our fiscal powder dry today, so we have the reserves we may need for a coming tariff war." Furthermore, leadership contender and banker Mark Carney from the corporate world will not be any more left than Freeland. Trudeau has a right to simply dismiss the current race since no one is really promising to carry his mantle and legacy. If he carries through with his resignation, all of the many social programs that he has advanced (dental care, child care) will risk being cut by the next Liberal government. There is no Trudeauesque alternative, and he simply has the right to delay the leadership race until such a candidate presents itself, to re-open the nomination process.
Some may question Trudeau's ability to cancel his own "scheduled" resignation. First of all in Canadian law there is no such thing as a "scheduled" resignation. Rather, you are either Prime Minister or you are not. If you are Prime Minister it is because the Governor General believes that the majority of Parliament has given you their support on confidence votes. While Trudeau has told the Governor General he will be resigning once a new Liberal Leader is in place, he can theoretically renege on this promise. Then, if he is powerful enough politically in his party, he can attempt to have his henchman in the party cancel the current Leadership election. Or, he can go to the Governor General now and ask for Parliament to be dissolved and for an election to be called. The Governor General is under no obligation to wait until a new Liberal Leader is elected, because
Human trafficking isn’t a crime that only happens in big urban centres – it happens in cities and small communities across Saskatchewan.
National Human Trafficking Day in Canada is February 22. It’s important for everyone to recognize the signs of human trafficking and report suspected trafficking to police immediately.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams (SERT) Human Trafficking and Counter Exploitation Unit (HTCEU) is dedicated to targeting offenders and criminal groups engaged in human trafficking.
HTCEU has a partnership with the Regina Police Service (RPS). This collaborative approach provides specialized support to both RCMP detachments and municipal police agencies across the province.
“Ensuring the safety and security of the victim is always the main goal in investigations, that’s why the Saskatchewan RCMP takes a victim-centered, trauma-informed response to human trafficking,” says S/Sgt. Danny Donison, the Saskatchewan
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the Prime Minister still has the prerogative to dissolve parliament and call election when he so wishes, and Trudeau is still Prime Minister. If such an election were to occur immediately, quite possibly the Liberal executive could vote to stall the Liberal leadership vote, as their constitution allows for that to happen, and thus the date could be stalled until after the election is finished. Naturally, if Trudeau is re-elected for a fourth time, that Liberal Leadership race can be delayed even further, another 2 or 4 years, while Trudeau as the current Leader of the Liberal Party (or is he Interim Leader) remains Prime Minister.
Trudeau has given only one reason for his resigning, and that is because of the infighting. Sure, if he cancelled the Liberal Leadership Race, he would face a lot of backlash, but if he dissolves parliament first and calls an election, all of those treacherous Liberal MPs would be forced to start campaigning in their riding and not spend time humiliating Trudeau. Even if he decides to simply delay the Leadership race vote so that he can be in Parliament when it resumes seating, he could allow himself to lose the confidence of the House in a vote so that an election can be called. It's really up to him, if he can stand up to his ungrateful bullies, those Liberal MPs who owe their jobs to Justin Trudeau exclusively and conclusively.
Also, even if Trudeau were to win less seats than Pierre Pollievre in a minority government situation, there would be no obligation for Trudeau to resign if the Governor General were to let him first try to show if he can continue with the confidence of Parliament. That is, if Trudeau can make a deal with the NDP, Greens or Bloc should Pollievre receive more seats than Trudeau in a minority government, he can hold on to power. This is because the NDP, Greens and Bloc tend to be left-of-centre or centrist and thus naturally gravitate to Trudeau. While the Conservatives cannot depend on any right-leaning parties like Joe Clark would have in 1979 with the Social Credit Party's support. Ask yourself, why has Trudeau now lead the longest (or second longest) minority government in history? It's because firstly the left/centre parties don't want to risk putting Pollievre into power, and secondly because they know that Trudeau will cream them as he has won 3 elections in a row. Also because Trudeau knows how to work with the other parties to give them what they want in exchange for their vote.
Therefore, Trudeau has a path forward if he wants to stay on and lead the country some more. He should delay or cancel the Leadership race, and call an election if necessary, now or after parliament resumes.
Robert Nelly North Bay, Ontario
RCMP SERT south region manager and head of the HTCEU.
“Saskatchewan residents know their communities better than anyone else. Recognizing and reporting suspected trafficking is essential when it comes to holding perpetrators accountable.”
How to recognize and report human trafficking Saskatchewan RCMP reminds the public that anyone can be a target for human trafficking. Victims may be trafficked by someone they know: a former or current partner, family member, friend, or trustworthy person. Recruiting tactics can be subtle; often victims don't even know they're being trafficked.
A victim of human trafficking may display one or more of the following signs:
- They don’t have access to their ID, passport or cell phone; - are under the age of 18 and travelling with an adult who is not their parent or legal guardian;
- aren’t familiar with their surroundings or aware of what city or town they’re in;
- appear to be in a controlling or abusive relationship;
- exhibit signs of trauma, such as burns, bruises or cuts; or show signs of malnourishment or fatigue.
Traffickers may approach potential victims by: - pretending to be a potential love interest, friend or support person; connecting over social media or in person; - offering gifts or money; introducing drugs or alcohol; or threatening potential victims' loved ones if they don't comply.
If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, call 310-RCMP or your local police immediately to report it.
In addition to contacting the RCMP, the public can also contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-9001010. This hotline is confidential, available 24/7 and offers services in more than 200 languages.
Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Thursday April 3, 2025 6:00pm
his year we will be combining our annual membership drive with our AGM (Annual General Meeting). Prior to the meeting we will serve Stew and Chilli with buns to our members and potential new members. During the meeting we will have the election of officers. Since signing the new bi-laws last spring with the village and based on their rotation, we have only one position to fill, the secretary’s. Please give it some thought if you would like your name to stand.
We are also looking for a volunteer to be our communications/IT person. The main purpose of this position is to set up email notifications advising our members of up coming events and general information. Our goal is to ensure our members know what is available to them.
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
Our club goes back to 1974 when the original members wanted to start something for 50 and over adults in our community. A place to go for recreation or just gather for a visit and coffee, When Grandora Community Club disbanded in 1977, they donated $3000 to help complete our existing centre, and their membership help to make our club a success. Some of the activities are carried on to this day such as shuffleboard, cards games, bingos, potluck, and coffee time.
Anyone 50 years and older is invited to attend this meeting to see what VSCC is all about. Membership is $10.00 per year.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Hearing is an ever-increasing issue among us seniors as more and more of us are at, or nearing, the time for hearing aids. However, there is good news on the horizon for our Langham Plus 60 people. An order has been placed to Whispers Radios to purchase 2 transmitters and 60 receivers, these items will be used on our next bus tour. We are excited that now the tour guides will be equipped with a transmitter and passengers with receivers, now we all will be able to hear what he’s saying when he explains his business and tells its history story.
Funding for the transmitters and receivers came from the proceeds of the Langham Community Connection event held on Sept. 21, 2024. A sincere thank you to all who supported that event and made this purchase possible.
This new equipment will be used on the May 2025 Plus 60 excursion, the trip will see 50 seniors, or wanna-a-be seniors, board a PA Northern bus and
take in 9 different stops, beginning with a coffee stop at Prairie Bean Roastery, on hwy 219 near Broderick, Sk. The rest of the morning will be spent in that area visiting Broderick Pottery Gallery, Barrich Potato Farm and lunch at Wolf Winery.
The Friendship Club in Elbow will serve our group coffee and goodies before we carry on to Assiniboia for the night. Day two our group will take in the Willow Bunch Museum and the Big Muddy Day tour.
Day three we will visit the Shurniak Museum in Assiniboia, have lunch at The Mennonite Heritage Museum in Swift Current and take in an afternoon coffee break at Riches Antiques in Rosetown.
This tour is scheduled to leave Langham at 8 am on Tuesday May 6 and return at 6:30 pm on Thursday May 8. At present there are still seats available on board but I expect the bus will depart Langham with all seats filled.
Submitted by Sela Balzer
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The Town of Asquith held its regular council meeting on February 20, 2025.
The biological filtration pilot at the water treatment plant is going well. Laboratory tests show that the filters are removing iron, manganese, and ammonia as expected. The pilot project is anticipated to finish mid-March.
A back-up generator is scheduled to be installed February 28th at the water treatment plant. This will allow water distribution to continue during power outages.
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 to be 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.
Council had a regular meeting on February 13th during which the following items were addressed:
Council appointed the following commercial building inspectors:
o Dale Wagner License# B0L035
o Ryan Shepherd License# B0L360
o Raymond Humenny License# B0L635
o Jerry Wintonyk License# B0L142
o Ryan Paquette License# B0L0314
A resolution was made to add two signatories to the Credit Union Lift Station savings account and new arena reserve savings account
A resolution was made to set aside $95,000 from water and sewer operations and $205,000 from general operating surplus and move it into our Credit Union Life Station savings account earmarked for the replacement of Lift Station #2
A resolution was made to accept Virtue Construction Ltd’s street sweeping contract in the amount of $8,869.26 (includes GST).
A resolution was made approving the replacement of the ice plant brine pump by Stevenson’s in the amount of $18,626.43 (includes GST).
Council approved a new Arena Summer Rental Policy.
Bylaw No 4-2025, being a bylaw to create a new caretaker contract with Dana Boyd, was passed.
RM OF CORMAN PARK - March 25, 9:00am
RM OF DUNDURN - March 18 18, 8:00am
RM OF EAGLE CREEK - March 4, 9:00am
RM OF GREAT BEND - March 12, 9:00am
RM OF HARRIS - March 13, 8:00am
RM OF MCCRANEY - March 20, 8:00am
RM OF MILDEN - March 12, 9:00am
RM OF MONTROSE - March 13, 9:00am
RM OF PERDUE - March 11, 9:00am
RM OF ROSEDALE - March 11, 8:00am
RM OF RUDY - March 12, 6:00pm
RM OF VANSCOY - March 13, 9:00am
TOWN OF ASQUITH - March 12, 7:00pm
TOWN OF BIGGAR - March 4 & 18, 7:15pm
TOWN OF DELISLE - March 13, 7:00pm
TOWN OF DUNDURN - March 11, 5:30pm
TOWN OF HANLEY - March 10, 7:00pm
TOWN OF LANGHAM -, March 10 & 24, 6:30pm
TOWN OF OUTLOOK - March 12 & 26, 7:00pm
TOWN OF RADISSON - March 12 & 26, 7:00pm
TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - March 19, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BORDEN - March 11 & 25, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - March 12, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - March 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - March 12, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF HARRIS - March 12, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN - March 20, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KENASTON - March 19, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KINLEY - March 11, 6:30pm
VILLAGE OF LOREBURN - March 12, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF MILDEN - March 19, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF PERDUE - March 18, 7:30pm
Phone 306 - 493 - 2771
Cell 306 - 361 - 9767 bobgoodnough@gmail.com
Seasonal Grass Cutting & Light Maintenance Worker
The Town of Zealandia is seeking an individual to complete grass cutting, tree trimming, and whipper snipping for the 2025 growing season, typically from May until September. The total hours required varies depending on weather and rainfall but is approximately 200-300 hours throughout the season.
Duties Include:
•Cutting grass on boulevards, vacant town owned lots, parks, and the Zealandia Cemetery as needed throughout the year.
•Light maintenance, and upkeep of the town mower
•Whipper snipping as required
•Tree trimming
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, and provide a vehicle to transport mower on light utility trailer back and forth from the cemetery as required.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting a resume, including salary expectations, by March 19th to:
In Person: Town of Zealandia Municipal Office, located at #700 6th Ave. East, Rosetown SK.
By mail: Box 52, Zealandia, SK, S0L 3N0
By email to: townofzealandia@sasktel.net
By fax to: (306) 882-3287
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
VILLAGE OF STRONGFIELD - March 11, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF TESSIER - March 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - March 12, 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.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the VILLAGE OF KINLEY for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor, from: 10:00am to 3:00pm on the following days: Tuesdays: March 7, 2025 to May 8, 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 VILLAGE OF KINLEY.
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 Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 8th day of May, 2025.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Village of Kinley, Box 51, Kinley, SK S0K 2E0.
A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $250 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by the 8th day of May, 2025.
Dated this 1st day of March, 2025.
Gaylene Quiring Assessor
Recently, while waiting in my doctor's office, I found myself scrolling through my Facebook feed. I stumbled upon a meme that read, "All this arguing over my invisible man is more important than your invisible man." It struck me how social media has amplified our access to a wide range of opinions, judgments, and conspiracy theories, which entangle us in trends, social causes, and mass movements, sometimes at the expense of our spiritual well-being.
More often than not, social media lures us away from what truly matters—our inner peace and spiritual growth. The meme I encountered garnered over 3,000 likes, illustrating the allure of divisive content. When we immerse ourselves in the toxic "us vs. them" environment social media has become, we risk losing sight of our spiritual journeys, which thrive on acceptance, understanding, and personal introspection.
Faiths and beliefs flourish best in an environment where they're unquestioned. Exposure to differing viewpoints can cause us to question what we've been taught. When we see individuals projecting on social media that they are living fulfilling lives based on beliefs different from ours, we may wonder about the validity of our convictions. Despite the enlightening benefits of questioning our beliefs and values, it can also lead to confusion, particularly when we're introduced to secular content packaged as "this is success."
Engaging with content that contradicts our principles can erode our faith and lead to moral ambiguity. Our social media feeds can be flooded with negativity, including:
• Pornography that distorts intimacy
• Divisive political rhetoric that creates anxiety and fear
• Incessant comparisons with seemingly perfect lives
• Racial discrimination
• Bullying by trolls
• Content design to make us want to buy more
• Media outlets intentionally manufacturing fear
As I'm sure you likely have observed, possibly experienced firsthand, we're experiencing unprecedented dissatisfaction and hopelessness, largely due to the comparison with others online; hence, one of the most profound ways social media interferes with our spirituality is by distancing us from our personal experiences.
Due to its addictive nature, social media frequently leads us to spend too much time scrolling through content that numbs our senses and overwhelms our minds, inhibiting the self-reflection essential for spiritual growth. The more we become consumed by social media and engage with curated content, the more we risk losing our personal narratives as we're not exploring our respective history, confronting our emotions and trying to understand our story.
The Village of Vanscoy is accepting tenders for PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Grass Cutting, Back Lane Pickup, Sign Repair/Install, Minor Repairs
Tenders will be received until MONDAY APRIL 7 @ 4:00 pm
Please include a list of equipment owned and expected monthly salary.
Tenders can be emailed to: vanscoy@sasktel.net or dropped of at 109 Main Street in Vanscoy
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Instead of turning inward, many, notably our youth, seek validation and inspiration from virtual strangers and neglect the quest everyone should be on, finding meaning and purpose in life, which isn't to be found on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, et al.
Although many social media accounts promote the notion of positivity and self-love, the ideals promoted tend to be prescriptive rather than liberating. The pressure to conform to certain lifestyles or beliefs hinders spiritual exploration. Moreover, the "cancel culture" phenomenon, along with several other self-claiming "progressive movements," suppresses open discussions about spirituality. Many people avoid spiritual conversations or expressing one's beliefs due to a fear of backlash. The possibility of facing hostility and our inherent survival instinct to go along and get along prevent many from exploring their spirituality freely, resulting in a superficial understanding of spirituality.
Ask yourself the following pivotal questions:
• Am I prioritizing my spiritual health with my heart, time, and energy?
• Does my identity and validation originate from my beliefs and values or online popularity?
• Do I allow social media to distract me from meaningful connections with the people around me?
Keep in mind that social media is not inherently detrimental to our spiritual journeys. There are countless inspiring voices, without any self-serving motive, on social media platforms that encourage us to add more meaning, creativity, and beauty to our lives. The key is to curate your online experiences to align with your spiritual aspirations.
Navigating the intersection of social media and spirituality requires mindfulness. Practicing mindfulness is how you become more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours online and offline. This awareness helps you discern when social media is serving you and when it's detracting you from your spiritual growth.
The benefits of regular self-reflection can't be overstated. Connecting with our inner selves and clarifying our spiritual beliefs can be achieved through journaling, meditation, or simply being present, which, when done with intention, can counterbalance social media's distractions, fostering a deeper connection with your spirituality. Ultimately, spirituality is about finding meaning, acceptance, and connection in our lives. It's a journey that can be nurtured online and offline if approached with intention and care. Consciously reducing the influence of social media on your spiritual life requires thoughtfully making 'yes and no' decisions, a decision-making exercise that'll give you a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
As you journey through the digital world, keep in mind spiritually aware individuals lead happier, more fulfilled lives. Engaging mindfully on social media is how you protect your spiritual journey, allowing it to flourish in a world where many benefit from creating distractions and divides. The path to a happier life is achieved by your choices offline and online—choose wisely.
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
On Wednesday Feb 26, 2025, the Town of Delisle hosted its first, of at least two, Town Hall meetings which are planned this year. Everyone in attendance actively participated. There was a good cross section of the town citizens present.
The purpose of the Town Hall was to open the lines of communication and seek public input on the direction taxpayers would like Council to take over the current term and extended future of Delisle.
Mayor Winder introduced council members and staff that were present. She then reviewed the numerous activities and amenities that are available in Delisle. The Council answered questions but also asked questions. The Council will consider the feedback provided by residents in the development of a multi-year strategic plan.
The topics discussed ranged from where should the Town of Delisle concentrate its efforts (residential, commercial, ice plant, existing infrastructure, etc.) and methods of funding these projects. Discussions around new associations and community involvement was also discussed. One example was a committee to plan Delisle’s 120th Anniversary coming in 2028. The last topic is where do you see Delisle in the next four years, ten years, and long into the future.
It was a very successful meeting to open lines of communication with the council and the citizens of Delisle.If you want to see more information on the feedback received you can check out the Town of Delisle website www.townofdelisle.com
To say we are living through interesting economic times is an understatement.
The tariff war started by American President, Donald Trump is upending the mutually beneficial economic relationship that has helped both Canada and the United States prosper.
On Sunday, Common Sense Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre, gave an excellent speech entitled Bring Back Parliament and Put Canada First in which he outlined a plan to reconvene Parliament and pass into law measures that will strengthen the Canadian economy and protect Canadians.
Today, Poilievre further outlined a plan to massively increase internal trade in Canada to make us less reliant on trade with the United States and potentially boost Canada's GDP by over $200 billion per year.
Pierre Poilievre's plan includes the following commitments:
• Within 30 days of becoming Prime Minister, bring together the Premiers to agree on removing as many exemptions as possible.
• Prioritize an agreement on one standard set of trucking rules to get billions of dollars of goods moving east-west instead of only going north-south. This move alone would boost GDP by $1.6 billion.
• Create a Blue Seal Professional Licensing Standard recognized in each province so doctors, nurses and engineers can work in all provinces and territories and those Canadians trained abroad can quickly get certified and working in Canada up to our standard.
P• Offer provinces a Free Trade Bonus to get a deal done. Every trade barrier removed by provinces will generate more GDP, and more revenue. Poilievre plans to give this increased tax revenue back to provinces to spend on schools, hospitals, and whatever else Premiers choose. As this bonus would only be paid out of boosted government revenues from free trade, it would not add to the massive NDP-Liberal deficit.immediately.
"President Trump’s tariffs are a wake-up call to all political leaders, who are now forced to put the national interest ahead of special interests,” Poilievre says. “Canadians will expect all political leaders to do what it takes to make our country more self-reliant and less dependent on the Americans. It starts with trade at home.”
Trade barriers between Canadian provinces are more costly than trade barriers between Canada and other nations. The result is that we now trade more with the rest of the world than we do with ourselves. That makes no sense.
Free trade in Canada will not be enough to displace the U.S. market, but this move by Poilievre will help start bringing home more business, and make Canada less dependent on forces and countries outside of our control.
We must take back control of our lives and country. That means a Common Sense Conservative government that puts Canada First.
Sincerely,
Kelly Block, MP https://www.kellyblockmp.ca/
ete Heck is a Certified Instructor for the Canadian Firearms Safety Course & the Restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course.
Pete has 35 years of law enforcement experience as a police, Immigration and auxiliary (volunteer) RCMP peace officer. The last 20 years were as a Firearms Officer for the Canadian Firearms Program within the RCMP.
Pete issued Possession and Acquisition licenses and registrations to the public. Pete is qualified and licensed by the RCMP and Chief Firearms Officer of the province of Saskatchewan to deliver non-restricted, restricted and minors (12-17) Canadian Firearms Safety Course's in Canada.
With this experience and knowledge, it is a natural progression to instructing the Firearms Safety courses.
To obtain and retain firearms and ammunition you will need to apply for a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL). To get your PAL, you are required to take and pass the Safety Course.
Pete can also help with firearms and licensing questions, because of his extensive background in firearms and gun legislation.
Pete regularily runs courses in and around the Asquith-Saskatoon area and will tailor a class for other communities as needed. His next Canadian Firearms Safety Course takes place on March 8th at the Best Western Blairmore in Saskatoon.
You can contact Pete Heck at: Email: pheck57@gmail.com Call/Text: 306-914-6677 Website: www.peteheck.com or follow him on Facebook
The Crop Planning Guide and Crop Planner Calculator provide information that can help estimate the income and cost of production for different crops in the various soil zones in the province.
The detailed calculations in this guide are based on the inputs and returns associated with attaining a target yield in the 80th percentile for each soil zone. Actual costs and yields on each farm will differ due to the condition and type of equipment, the selection of crop protection products and other inputs, agronomic practices, soil class and weather conditions. Producers are also expected to set their own target yields and costs.
Changes to the 2025 Guide
Pat “Duke” Bueckert
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Alvin Busby
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Alan Jackson
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Aiden Zwack
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Spencer Fox
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Boden Letkeman
306-230-1309
Lyal Fox (cull cows & bulls) 780-808-9731
Based on the guide’s calculations (where the 80-percentile yield is achieved), 13 major crops included in the guide provide positive returns over variable expenses. In addition, eight crops in the black soil zone, six crops in dark brown and three crops in the brown soil zones achieve positive returns over total expenses.
Ministry regional specialists are also available to provide advice about appropriate agronomic practices and cost assumptions.
Delisle
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