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Rural Municipality of Vanscoy’s Withdrawal from Fire Commission Sparks Backlash

On March 28 the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy issued a public notice stating that they were withdrawing from the Delisle & District Fire Commission, leaving the remaining two minority shareholders, the Town of Delisle and the Village of Vanscoy, to fend for themselves and the residents in the R.M. wondering where their firefighting services would now come from.

The notice also states that the R.M. is in negotiations to secure mutual aid agreements for the future and assures residents that there would be no disruption to services for the remainder of the current agreement, which will expire on December 31, 2023.

Many residents are concerned about just what those future agreements will provide, as fire insurance rates are based on distances from fire stations and life and human safety obviously rely on response times.

R.M. resident Terri-lyn Lenz came across the notice on social media and contacted her Division Counsellor and the Reeve, who responded but would not share any more information. She requested to be a delegate at the April 13 R.M. council meeting where she again expressed her concerns and asked for Council to better explain as to why the council was moving to effectively dismantle the fire commission by withdrawing, since the RM holds the majority of the assets and taking them out would leave the commission disfunctional. She has yet to receive any response.

The RM Review has also reached out to all members of the R.M. council for comment with no response yet.

Terri-lyn has since set-up a Facebook page and has organized a couple of meetings for concerned citizens, the most recent on April 24, where 100 residents filled the Vanscoy hall to discuss a course of action to get answers from the R.M. council. After much discussion, a petition to force a binding referendum on the R.M. to immediately cease their intention to withdraw from the Delisle & District Fire Commission and to hold

public hearings before taking any action to change their participation in the fire commission.

15% (about 500) of R.M. residents, are required for the petition to go to the council.

There is an irrevocable 6 month deadline, from date of application to withdraw from the commission, and many residents want a response before that happens. More information is on their Facebook page at RM Vanscoy residents concerned about fire protection service or email to vanscoycitizens@gmail.com

RCMP costs

April 12, 2023 Borden, Saskatchewan –The Village of Borden responded today to the federal government’s disappointing decision to pass unbudgeted and unaccounted-for costs on to municipalities. Despite months of municipal advocacy led by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), provincial-territorial associations, and local leaders across Canada, the federal government has indicated in the most recent federal budget it will not be meeting the request to absorb the retroactive costs associated with the latest RCMP collective bargaining agreement.

Tuesday’s budget further confirmed that communities across Canada that are dependent on RCMP services for local policing, including the Village of Borden, are expected to cover these costs—a decision falling well short of the call from municipalities to fully absorb the costs.

“Our council is extremely disappointed in this confusing decision made by our Federal Government that leaves small municipalities on the hook for large sums of money. We will be challenging this decision prior to releasing any funds.”

Local governments were not at the table for these negotiations. And while cost estimates were provided to some municipalities, these turned out to be far below the final agreement’s increase over six years, with retroactive pay going back to 2017. The cost to the Village of Borden associated with these retroactive payments is expected to be substantial.

This decision is an example of a federal commitment that deeply impacts municipalities, without municipalities being properly consulted or involved. Municipal governments are paying a growing share of policing costs but cannot run deficits and have limited revenue tools.

FCM has clearly reiterated the need for municipalities to be actively involved in any future processes regarding contract policing, calling this recent decision unacceptable. This is a position supported in full by the Village of Borden

Citizens file application to halt SaskPower’s expansion of gas fired generation

Saskatoon, SK. April 14, 2023 - Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Saskatchewan will be challenged in court by Saskatchewan citizens who are deeply concerned about the impacts of dangerous climate change. Climate Justice Saskatoon and seven Saskatchewan residents, aged 15 to 80, filed an application at the Court of King’s Bench on March 31, 2023, claiming that government action to expand gas-fired electricity generation violates our Charter rights to life, security of person, and equality.

SaskPower is currently building a new gas-fired electricity plant near Moose Jaw and is planning to build another near Lanigan, SK. The current provincial Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Regulations permit SaskPower to increase its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, thereby accelerating dangerous climate change. Saskatchewan has the highest GHG emissions per capita in Canada and according to the Supreme Court of Canada and our

Saskatchewan Court of Appeals, we face an existential threat to the future of all life on this planet caused by ongoing GHG emissions.

Dangerous climate change is upon us and is made worse by these inexcusable actions by our government and SaskPower. The applicants argue our Charter rights are violated and that the government has a duty to mitigate its emissions. The applicants are asking the Court to order SaskPower to set a reasonable target to decarbonize and achieve Net-zero emissions as soon as possible.

This Court application should provide helpful clarification for all parties and spur important dialogue about our shared power future.

For more information contact:

Email: info@sustainablesask.ca or climatejusticeyxe@gmail.com

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Sincere thank you to all who sent cards, food, phone calls and prayers following the death of our son Warren.

God Bless everyone.

Jack, Janet Norrie and Family

We were visiting my mother-in-law, Grandma B, at her acreage.

Mrs B and I had been married for a few years at the time and I was no longer the rookie son-in-law. The performance clause and trade option in my contract were still enforceable, though, so I was continuing my efforts to gain a position on the permanent (keeper) roster.

It was late in the spring and some time had passed since "The Dishwasher Incident" (see RM Review June, 2022).

I think Grandma had somehow, maybe, forgotten about it (forgiven me?) because she asked me if I could paint the garage entrance way, it had just been drywalled.

The garage entrance way was the room that connected the house to the garage and was used as an entry to both the garage and the house. It had a cement floor that was a continuation of the garage floor and was the place to hang wet coats and leave muddy boots when coming in from outside. On the house side of the room, a few steps led up to a small wooden landing providing access into the house. It wasn’t a large room, but painting it would be about a day’s work, I thought.

I went into town and bought paint and paint trays and rollers and brushes. I came back and got right to work and made pretty good progress.

there was a very distinct difference between "no-brainer" and "no brains".

And then they left.

I was still standing there, pondering what my in-laws had been trying to say when the door to the house opened and Grandma stepped out. She looked around and said how pretty and cheerful the room looked and thanked me.

Grandma being kind and gracious and calm and patient.

Now there is a little more to this story because you see, beneath Grandma's kind and gracious manner and underneath her calm and patient demeanour there resided a sense of humour which could sometimes almost be described as mischievous.

My birthday came not too long after I painted the garage. And as usual, Grandma sent me a shirt as a birthday gift. The kind of shirt she sent would always be western-style with a buttondown collar, front placket and two breast pockets - good material and a nice weight. And the one she sent me for this particular birthday was all of that - it was a good-looking shirt. It was also pink - very pink - pinker than the garage, even.

But I thought, Oh, well, it's a western shirt, it'll probably be OK, I can wear it for Stampede.

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I had just about finished by late afternoon when two of my in-laws, having heard of my painting project, dropped by to check it out, see how I was doing. And I think, really, they just wanted to make sure I hadn't painted any cows. Especially, not any of their cows. The conversation went less well than I would have hoped.

The two relatives expressed some, um, surprise, I guess, that I was painting the room in a bright pink colour.

So, I explained to them that I had gone to the paint store and was looking at the paint and thinking it was sort of expensive - it was $45 for a little onelitre (one quart) can. But then I noticed the discount rack and saw I could get a great big can, 20 litres (5 gallons), for just $20.

Yes, it was a custom-mixed pink colour that some customer had decided he didn't want, hence the deep discount, but still, it seemed like such a good deal, sort of seemed like a no-brainer, especially since there was also more than enough paint to continue the pink motif into the garage itself.

I explained all of this to the two inlaws, confident in my reasoning and anticipating their agreement. And I was right there as I watched them look at each other, knowingly, as if I had confirmed their suspicions, somehow. They both turned to look at me and, speaking very slowly, explained that

The Calgary Stampede was scheduled for just shortly after I received the shirt from Grandma.

My employer encouraged us to dress western, to get into the spirit of Stampede and show our support and civic pride.

On the first day of the 2-week long rodeo and exhibition, a Monday, I got dressed for work in my Stampede western wear.

There I was - outfitted in my new pink shirt with my coolest pair of faded blue jeans and my scuffed-in-a-manly-way cowboy boots - I figured I was rockin' it.

I had just arrived at work, taken the elevator up, and stepped out onto my floor.

A lady co-worker was passing by at the same time and seeing me, she commented - in a voice that seemed overly loud and with an annoying tone“Oh, Mr. B - I didn’t know you were so sensitive”. Yikes.

I had no trouble figuring out what those words meant, no pondering needed there.

I had to hide out in my office for the rest of the day, all day, and I went straight home after work. There was no stopping off for a beer with the guys, no dally-ing, just straight home.

That Grandma.

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Grandma's Garage

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Delisle Sports Celebrity Dinner on August 10th Tickets

Now on Sale

The Delisle Sports Celebrity Dinner is quickly approaching and organizers are announcing that they have secured four keynote speakers for the event. Attending will be former Philadelphia Flyers of “Broad Street Bullies” fame Brian Propp, Orest Kindrachuk, Dave Schultz and Don Saleski. Only advance tickets will be sold are on sale now, and some sponsorship packages are still available. Sponsors will be treated to a VIP Lounge experience ahead of the dinner, where they will rub shoulders with the celebrity speakers and will have an opportunity to receive once in a lifetime autographs and photos with the celebrities.

Everyone who attends this event will be able to take part in both live, and silent, auctions featuring unique NHL memorabilia, as well as dining with the NHL celebrities.

Tickets always sell out, but a sponsorship guarantees your entry to the event as well as the VIP lounge. This fundraiser supports local sports, culture and recreation organizations in and around Delisle. For more information call Kenny at 306-241-3725 or Dan at 306-260-3367 or scan the QR code on the poster on this page to visit them on Facebook.

COUNCIL REPORTS

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VILLAGE OF VANSCOY

Village Council would like to remind residents about the Bylaw in the Village regarding dogs:

• All dogs must be registered with the Village office$15 annual fee when renewed in January

• No dog is permitted to run at large; when beyond the boundaries of the property, they must be on a leash and controlled at all times

• No owner shall allow any animal to create a nuisance by excessive barking or howling

The office has received several complaints regarding dogs barking. Penalties for dogs creating a nuisance are $100 and will be issued when complaints are received. Penalties that remain unpaid will be added to the taxes of the property. It is also an offence for failing to remove any dog feces from any private or public place. Owners must not allow animal feces to accumulate on any property. Penalties will be levied for failure to remove. The penalty for having an unlicensed dog is $100. It is simple – License your dog; don’t allow it to bark so as to disturb the neighbors and clean up after it. Those are your responsibilities as a pet owner. Failing to do so will result in penalties.

Back lane pickup of leaves and garden waste will commence May 1st. Place waste in the alley for pickup. The assessment roll is open for inspection until the 4th day of May at 4:30pm. Appeals must be in writing and submitted prior to the deadline. An appeal fee of $100 per property must accompany the appeal form.

As many of you are aware, there have been meetings regarding the RM’s decision to withdraw from the Delisle & District Fire Commission.

The RM’s decision will affect the residents of the Village. At this time, we are unsure how large the impact will be, as no details have been provided.

R.M. of Montrose No. 315

BY-ELECTION

APPENDIX C FORM H (Section 66 of the Act)

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:

Councillor:

R.M. of Montrose No. 315 Number to be Elected: One (1) will be received by the undersigned on the 24th day of May 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the RM of Montrose Office, 1st Avenue North, Donavon, SK.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: RM of Montrose No. 315 Office, 1st Avenue North, Donavon, SK. or Online at: www.rmmontrose.ca

Dated this 13th day of April, 2023.

DeAnne Robblee Returning Officer

ASSESMENT NOTICE FOR

R.M. of Montrose No. 315

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the RM of Montrose 315 for 2023 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 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the following days:

April 7, 2023 to May 8, 2023

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Appeal documentation is to be sent to:

ADR Saskatchewan Centralized Board of Revision Inc.

Box 328

Nokomis, SK SOG 3RO

$250 Appeal Fee is to be paid to:

RM of Montrose 315 Box 129 Delisle, SK SOL OPO

Dated at Donavon, Saskatchewan, April 11, 2023.

DeAnne Robblee Returning Officer

TOWN OF DELISLE

Council held a regular meeting on April 11th.

The Delisle Pride U23 Fastball Club was granted permission to hold an outdoor liquor function at Harold Worth Park (ball diamonds) from June 2nd - 4th. The arena booth kitchen lease with Lowell Epp was renewed for the 2023-24 season on the same terms and conditions presently in effect.

Plainsman HVAC-R Ltd. was hired to supply and install a new furnace for the arena lobby.

Town Council will hold their 2023 Budget meeting on April 26th starting at 7:00 p.m.

Garage Sale Day is slated for Saturday, May 13th. Come check out the bargains!

TOWN OF ASQUITH

Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on April 12, 2023. Attending was Mayor Gail Erhart, Deputy-Mayor Jackie Stobbe, and Councillors Cecilia Mryglod, Wade Monks-Janzen, and Darcy Stack. Also attending was C.A.O. Kathy Picketts. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Erhart at 6:57 pm.

A resolution was made to accept the council minutes from the March 8, 2023, regular council meeting. Council made a motion to accept the March 2023 financials and March 2023 bank reconciliations as presented to them at the meeting.

Accounts Paid in the amount of $25,385.00 and Accounts Payable of $25,671.85 was accepted as presented.

The Town of Asquith will be receiving Municipal Revenue Sharing for 2023-2024 in the amount of $152,720.00.

The Town of Asquith received information from the Municipal Potash Tax Sharing Administration Board that the Town will be receiving $19,222.81 for the 2023 estimate.

Education Mill Rates have been set as Agriculture – 1.42 mills, Residential – 4.54 mills, Commercial/Industrial –6.86 mills, and Resource – 9.88 mills.

Virtue Construction has been awarded the contract for street sweeping in the Town for $4095.00. Please watch for upcoming dates for street sweeping.

If you have changed your phone number, please contact the Asquith Town Office to update. Often this office must contact individuals regarding water disruptions and an updated number is not available.

UPCOMING LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

RM OF CORMAN PARK - May 22, 9:00am

RM OF DUNDURN - May 9, 8:00am

RM OF EAGLE CREEK - May 9, 9:00am

RM OF HARRIS - May 10, 8:00am

RM OF MCCRANEY - May 11, 8:00am

RM OF MILDEN - May 10, 9:00am

RM OF MONTROSE - May 11, 8:00am

RM OF PERDUE - May 9, 9:00am

RM OF ROSEDALE

- May 9, 7:00pm VILLAGE OF KINLEY - May 9, 6:30pm VILLAGE OF MILDEN - May 17, 7:30pm VILLAGE OF PERDUE - May 25, 7:30pm VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - May 10, 7:30pm

All regular Council meetings are open to any and all members of the public. COVID restrictions may apply.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MONTROSE No. 315 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is herby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that if the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list remain unpaid after the 21st day of June, 2023 an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

Transfer Stations and Spring Cleaning

Town of Delisle

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Schedule EL 01-04

Appendix C Form H

[Notice 66 of the Act]

Notice of Call for Nominations

The Town of Asquith

PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office of:

Councillor (1)

Will be received by the undersigned at the Town Office, located at 535 Main Street, Asquith, SK during normal office hours until Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Complete Packages are available at the Town Office or online at https://www.townofasquith.com/

Bylaw 2-2012 requires Criminal Record Checks to be accompanied with the nomination papers.

Dated this 26th day of April, 2023.

Kathy Picketts

Returning Officer

Schedule EL 01-03

NOTICE OF ADVANCED VOTE

The Town of Asquith Municipal By-Election

Public Notice is hereby given that the council has made provision for advance voting for the benefit of qualified voters for the following position:

Councillor (1)

Advanced voting will take place on Thursday the 15th day of June 2023 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Asquith Elks Hall located at 450 Main Street, Asquith, Saskatchewan.

Dated this 26th day of April, 2023.

Kathy Picketts

Returning Officer

Schedule EL 01-04

NOTICE OF VOTE

The Town of Asquith Municipal By-Election

Public Notice is hereby given that a Vote will be held for The Town of Asquith for the Municipal By-Election for the following position:

Councillor (1)

On Wednesday the 21st day of June 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at:

Elk’s Hall, 450 Main Street, Asquith, Saskatchewan

And that I will declare the results for the voting on Thursday, the 22nd, day of June 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Town of Asquith Office in Asquith, Saskatchewan.

Dated this 26th day of April, 2023.

Kathy Picketts

Returning Officer

Town of Hanley

Town of Langham

Location - Kyle Street - Langham

Town of Outlook

Location - Outlook

Town of Radisson

Borden Compost and Metal

From May 23 - 25 the Town will be pick up excess bagged grass clippings and leaves that don’t fit in your recycling bin, as well as large branches. From April 20 - May 31 you can bring anything and everything metal to the large bin located beside the Town shop, across from the Co-op Farm Supply store.

Outlook Communities in Bloom Backyard Clean-up Program

In partner with the CIB Program, LCBI & OHS Students will be volunteering to help clean up our community!

If you are interested in signing up, please contact the Recreation Department: 306-867-9555 or Town Office: 306-867-8663 or email: outlookrec@sasktel.net

Milden Household Garbage and Grain Bag Collection

The RM of Milden has a bin located at the RM shop site for household garbage. For the month of May there will be a big bin for larger items. Grain bag collection is also done at the same site, but only at 8am-4pm on the last Friday of each month. Bags must be rolled and a roller is available for free.

Delisle Street Sweeping

The Town of Delisle has scheduled street sweeping throughout the Town for Friday May 19th. Please obey signs and times regarding parking

Asquith Clean Waste and Metal

Spring Cleanup Weekend is May 6th and 7th. Bins will be located at South Avenue and Charles Street for anything metal as well as large household waste like mattresses and couches. Construction waste, shingles/siding is NOT accepted. Fall Cleanup will run September 9 - 10.

Clean Waste days are on Saturdays: May 6, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 12, 26; September 9, 23 and October 14. Residents can dispose of “clean waste” such as tree branches, unpainted or untreated wood, leaves, garden refuse, etc. The disposal area is the old Asquith Landfill site and will be open and supervised from 9am - 3pm and is for Asquith residents only.

R.M. of Eagle Creek

R.M. of Great Bend

Vanscoy Yard Waste Pick-up

Back lane pick up will commence on May 1st. Bagged leaves and branches should be placed in the alley for pick up. Do not place garbage or dog waste in the bags or it will not be picked up.

Mark May 6 on your Calendar for “The Big Shred”

Join us on Saturday, May 6 from 9 am to 12 noon for the Big Shred in the parking lot at McClure United Church, 4025 Taylor St. (at Heritage Way) This is your chance to quickly shred old bank and utility statements, tax files (2016 and earlier), bills, files, and documents with personal information.

“This is our 7th annual Big Shred,” said Jim Kells, Board Chair of the McClure Place Association and the McClure Place Foundation. “The purpose of the fundraiser is to support the health and well-being for seniors in Amy McClure House, our personal care home for up to 23 residents.”

“Shredding old private, personal or confidential papers helps to prevent personal identity theft,” says Wayne Pegg, Operations Manager at Shred-it, the partner company that sponsors their trucks and drivers. “The last thing you want is someone removing your information from recycle or garbage bins.”

“The service is a fundraiser. We suggest $10 per box, or $5 per shopping bag,” said Jim Gillis, Chair of the Resource Development Committee. Declutter your space and help a good cause at the same time!

COMMUNITY REPORTS

Langham Museum

Langham Boom Town Beginnings

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Help Wanted

Full Time / Part Time Positions Available with the Delisle Co-op Vanscoy C-store and Cardlock

Call Darin, GM Delisle Co-op, at 306-493-2212 for information

Ron Lang, born and raised in Ottawa, has fond memories of spending his summers ‘turned loose’ in Langham. The Langham Museum board is excited to have Ron attend their May potluck supper to present “Langham Boom Town Beginnings’

Lang is the grandson of the late Ben Kargut and has a keen interest in the history of the town of Langham. As young boys, Ron and his brother Doug, never tired of watching grandpa Ben work his magic in his blacksmith shop on Main St. Lang is delighted to share his stories of those times, as well as fill us in on the history of our town from all the information he has gleaned over the years.

We look forward to his talk and invite all interested to bring their favorite potluck dish and join us at 6 pm on Wednesday May 31st at the Langham Museum.

Submitted by Sela Balzer

Sonningdale Seniors Lounge Report

The Sonningdale Seniors Lounge is located in the Hamlet of Sonningdale. We are a charitable. organization and host an open house every Wednesday from 2-4, serving pie and coffee for only $5.00. Every Friday we serve cookies and coffee from 2-4 for a cost of only $3.00. The pies and cookies are all donated by our local ladies.

We welcome all folks and the door is open. It's always lovely to see and meet new faces. We occasionally have a fundraiser for the seniors, usually a food event. Our last one was April 15 where we enjoyed a delicious ham supper. Our next event is scheduled to be a BBQ in July.

Submitted by Kim Deneau

May Happenings in Borden

Delisle Senior Citizens’ Club

Celebrating 30th Anniversary of our Building on June 17, 2023 2pm - 5pm - Open House Displays of Albums, Quilts, Socializing 3pm - Program 5pm - Catered Supper Limited Reserved Seating Only

Reserve supper tickets before June 1st by contacting one of the following:

Ellen Fraser 306 - 290 - 7052

Iris Peakman 306 - 381 - 9113 irispeakman@gmail.com

Cindy Climenhaga 306 - 493 - 8219 clclimenhaga@gmail.com

River & Rail ArtVenture

Imagine loading up the SUV with friends or family for a warm weekend of interesting sights, people and conversations. Or perhaps a daytrip with the special people in your life to make memories. After such a long winter, we all need some RnR...rest and relaxation? Or…River and Rail ArtVenture!

Now in its third year, River and Rail ArtVenture is a free, self-guided tour encompassing 9 communities, with 28 venues and representing over 60 Makers. Makers are the local artists, artisans and agricultural entrepreneurs who are ready to welcome you to their studios, show and explain what they are passionate about, and offer a wide variety of products you can take home with you.

The Tour takes place Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. The route includes the communities of Outlook, Broderick, Strongfield, Loreburn, Elbow, Davidson, Tugaske, Central Butte and Riverhurst. Start where you like and plan your own ArtVenture! Look for the venue signs and flags once you get close.

For so much more information, a map and a printable PDF brochure, check out the excellent website at www.riverandrailartventure.ca

What else can you add to the weekend?

There are golf courses, all what Lake Diefenbaker offers and homestyle restaurants. Stay overnight, spend an evening hiking, biking, or just relaxing around the campfire to the sounds of the prairie. This is an immersion into the soul of West Central Saskatchewan.

If you have already been on the River and Rail ArtVenture, you know that this is no ordinary gallery tour. If you haven’t, check it out online, on Facebook and on Instagram. Then come for the real deal on June 24-25. You’ll be glad you did!

Past and Upcoming Events Vanscoy and District Agricultural Society

While we are hoppin’ into spring we would like to thank everyone who attended our 1st ever Bunny Bingo! We were pleased to bring another family event into our community with the help of our sponsors. We would like to thank the following businesses for their support; Shane's Surplus World, G&L Auto Service, Delisle Co-op Association, Original Family Farm, and MooBaa Farms for partnering with us! We hope this will be a fun new annual event that the young and young at heart can all enjoy.

Now that it looks like spring is finally here, the ground is beginning to thaw. We would like to invite all of our garden enthusiasts out to our annual perennial exchange. For all you green thumbs out

there, please bring a perennial of your choice from your garden clearly labeled (it helps us not so green thumbs make smart decisions of what we are bringing home or at least gives us the opportunity to Google). For you beginners we encourage you to come out to bring some new plants home to start your garden/flower bed on its way.We will also be having a silent auction at this event so come on down and bid on some items. You might just be a riders fan in need of a new hoodie in case Saskatchewan winter strikes again! Our guest speaker this year is Sara Williams, we hope to see you all out on May 18th at 7pm, held at the Vanscoy Circle Hall.

Submitted by Stephanie Szejvolt

Delisle Rodeo seeking NEW Title Sponsor for 2023 Rodeo

The Delisle Rodeo Organizing Committee is so excited to be bringing back the Delisle Rodeo on July 14 - 15, 2023. In 2022, we had record numbers after having two years off ! We were overwhelmed with the amazing support of our community to bring our event back.

This year we are seeking a new Title sponsor for the rodeo and the committee is offering the Title sponsorship for tender. We ask businesses to make their offer for Title sponsorship. This financial support helps fund the rental of rodeo ground tents, equipment, judges, stock, first aid, etc. all of which are essential to running one of the best rodeos in the CCA circuit - the Delisle Rodeo.

Benefits of being a title sponsor include:

Exclusive naming rights to the 2023 Delisle Rodeo; Sponsor logo presented in partnership with all communications, media, social media interactions, print material, and numerous mentions during each rodeo day over the speakers during events; Opportunity to give away promotional items; Unlimited signage throughout the rodeo grounds (signage to be provided by spon-

sor); First right of refusal for 2024, with opportunity to discuss 3-year term sponsorship partnerships; Option to have a speaker at both days of the rodeo as well as; Passes for employees to attend the rodeo. The committee is also willing to accommodate any additional requests.

The 2023 rodeo will be once again featuring two evening performances starting at 6:00PM each evening, with our dance wrapping up the rodeo on Saturday evening. This year, our committee is also working towards hosting a musical performance on the Friday evening as well, details to be out as soon.

The Delisle Rodeo is proud to continue our partnership with the Canadian Cowboy’s Association (CCA). The CCA has been a major stepping stone for the careers of many professional rodeo champions and contestants attending the Canadian Finals Rodeo and National Finals Rodeo.

We look forward to welcoming back the Delisle Rodeo with record breaking attendance once again in 2023! For inquiries about sponsorship opportunities please contact Kim Doig at delislerodeo@gmail.com

Community Garage Sales

Town of Dalmeny May 13

For $5.00 you can register your sale on the town list. Call 306-254-2133. Lists will be available at Town Office May 10 at 5pm

Town of Delisle May 13

For a fee of $2.00, your address and/or name will be listed in the town newsletter, on a map for public distribution. To register visit the Town Office by Tuesday, April 25th.

Town of Langham May 13

For a fee of $5.00, you will get listed on a map and receive free balloons. Register with the Town Office.

Town of Outlook May 13

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While paying some bills online, three questions suddenly popped into my head. These questions may have manifested themselves because Mother's Day and Father's Day are coming up or because I had recently attended a friend's 60th birthday party, but I am speculating. (I am not comfortable with, and hence not good at, self-analysis.)

1. What life did my parents want for me?

2. What life did I want for myself?

3. What life am I living?

It felt strange that these questions came to mind since I am not usually reflective... I am more of a keep looking forward kind of guy.

What life did my parents want for me?

The expectations my parents had for me, like those of most middle-class Boomers, were both specific to the social norms of the day, which surprisingly are not radically different from today's social norms, while, on the other hand, imprecise. It went something like this.

• Go to school and get good grades.

• Go to a good University and get a degree.

• Get a "good" job.

• Get married and have kids.

Essentially, it was the blueprint all my Boomer friends were given, with the implied caveat that it should be completed by my late twenties. Once I have completed the above tasks, I presume my parents would have felt their job was done. Mission accomplished!

However, by my mid-thirties, my story was:

• I never took my education seriously and, therefore, never got good grades.

• I was kicked out of a third-rate university because of my grades and, therefore, never did get a degree.

• Despite my job hopping, I had yet to get a "good" job.

• I was neither married nor did I have children.

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Kossovan

My parents were better than most. They allowed me to play to my strength at school, which was English, and they were not overly concerned about what the "good" job was as long as I could support myself. For this, I am grateful. Many people I know had parents who would only be happy if they became a lawyer, a doctor, or an engineer.

The desire for our parent's approval is universal, so often, in our quest for their approval, it feels as if their love is conditional. Yet, for some Freudian reason, we wish to make our parents proud and show them that their sacrifices were not in vain.

Although my parents' life plan for me was somewhat liberal, it felt restrictive. Their pragmatism was partly a result of their fear of poverty—both grew up with barely enough—and partly from their upbringing, in which marriage and children were sought-after goals. However, the rebellious itch in my psyche caused me to veer away from their plan long before I was a teenager. God knows I tried—I really tried—but I never felt comfortable with complete social conformity. The feeling of being "authentic Nick," whom I do not think is a bad person—he does not rob banks, he pays his taxes—was not present when I conformed to social norms. Sometimes I think people pleasers have the right idea—go along, to get along.

What life did I want for myself?

I did not know and still do not have a clear life vision. Maybe at one time, I did know, but the voice in my head kept saying, "Nick, that's not realistic. The Gods choose only a few to live out their dreams." I had no romantic image of writing award-winning novels from my Polynesian beach-side estate as I sipped rum cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juice while surrounded by women named Amanaki, Hahau, Kalauni and Lovai. Despite not knowing what kind of life I wanted, as I entered my thirties, I knew I was not liv-

I was not the only one. Many people I know drifted through their parents' plans only to realize, usually while sitting in traffic during their commute to their office job, that what their parents told them they should want was not what they really wanted or even within their reach.

It is a given that parents want what they believe is best for their kids; however, half the time, they do not know what that is. So, they revert to societal norms like an office job, marriage, children, home ownership, and yearly vacations to Punta Cana. However, we are complex individuals. It is unimaginable to expect the 8 billion of us inhabiting this planet to live the same way; geopolitical divides notwithstanding.

When I was 28, I first considered the question: What do I really want for myself? and Am I prepared to put up with the disapproval of people around me to get it? During the following 25 years, more or less, I kept burning my life down and starting over. The repetition resulted in my becoming addicted to telling myself I was creating "new possibilities."

What life am I living?

The last 30 years of my life in one long sentence: I left Montreal, moved to Toronto, job hopped, which had me working and living for lengthy stints in Europe, India and the USA, found someone who would put up with me, and we got married in Las Vegas, never had kids, but did buy a townhouse when Toronto's housing market was affordable and nine years later sold it for a considerable profit and bought outright a condo overlooking Lake Ontario and the CN Tower and dealt with my mid-life crises by buying an '82 C3 Corvette. Throughout all this and more, I constantly told myself that one day I would get my act together and do what truly gives me a sense of Zenlike peace: Making a living as a writer.

What is to be noted is that, for the most part, my life right now is one that I am living intentionally. It is not easy to live intentionally. It takes a hefty "I do not give a damn what other people think" attitude to live even slightly different from my parents' expectations and social norms. I have learned the hard way to put myself first—if it makes me happy and I am not hurting anyone— and to create healthy boundaries. Regarding my parents—it is just my mother now— they were far more supportive of my life than I expected. My having never asked for their help, and seeing my acquiring a few of life's consumer trappings, did help. Who cannot respect, even admire, someone who lives, for the most part, on their own terms?

Nick Kossovan, a self-described connoisseur of human psychology, writes about what's on his mind from Toronto. You can follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @NKossovan

AGRICULTURE REPORTS

Regional Factsheets Show Benefits of

WGRF is excited to announce the completion of twelve regional factsheets from the Resilient Rotations project.

The Resilient Rotations project is part of the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster (ICAC) and is and evaluating various crop rotations to help create more productive, sustainable and resilient cropping systems on the Canadian Prairies. The project is led by Dr. Kui Liu, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Diversifying Crop Rotations

“We are approaching crop rotation by looking at a systems approach – all the elements that impact crop rotation from soil health, economics and yield to local growing conditions,” say Liu. “It’s a more holistic way to look at crop rotation and one we hope will provide new insights and options for farmers in Western Canada in a more customized, prescriptive type of approach.”

The team is evaluating six different crop rotations at seven field sites across the prairies to provide relevant recommendations based on local growing conditions. There are three sites in Alberta, three in Saskatchewan and one in Manitoba. Data from the four-year rotations have been evaluated by region based on yield, economics and efficient use of both precipitation and nutrients.

“We have produced twelve factsheets with regional results on how each of the six rotations performed based on the evaluation criteria,” says Sheri Strydhorst, Principal, Sheri’s Ag Consulting Inc. who helps manage communications and extension for the Resilient Rotations project. “We would also encourage growers

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Alan Jackson 306-961-5682

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(cull cows & bulls)

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and agronomists to complete our survey to help us better understand what would encourage the adoption of more diverse crop rotations. The survey can be accessed here.”

The factsheets can be found here wgrf.ca/resilient-rotations-factsheet/.

“There are agronomists, weed scientists, pathologists, economists and soil health experts involved in this project,” says Wayne Thompson, WGRF Executive Director. “A testament to the diversity of factors that impact an effective, sustainable and productive approach to crop rotation. WGRF invests in research like the Resilient Rotations project with the goal to help farmers make decisions that are the best fit for their operation.”

The Resilient Rotations project is supported by funding from WGRF, Alberta Wheat, Sask Wheat, Alberta Pulse Growers, SaskCanola, Manitoba Crop Alliance, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership – a provincial-federal-territorial initiative.

Grain Growers of Canada welcomes interim leadership as executive director departs for new role

April 18, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) bids farewell to Erin Gowriluk, its executive director, as she moves on to become the president of the Canada Grain Council. Tyler Bjornson & Associates will provide interim leadership effective April 17 while the organization searches for a new executive director.

During her five-year tenure, Gowriluk has been a leading voice on critical issues facing Canadian grain farmers.

"It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside such passionate and dedicated individuals who have an unwavering commitment to advancing the interests of Canadian grain farmers,” she said.

“I want to express my sincere thanks to the GGC board of directors, staff and members for their steadfast support throughout my tenure. I look forward to following their progress and seeing the organization reach new heights."

GGC chair Andre Harpe thanked Gowriluk for her dedicated service to the organization.

DARWIN’S LEATHERWORK

"Erin has been a tireless advocate for Canadian grain farmers, and her leadership has been instrumental in advancing the interests of our members,” he said. “We wish her all the best in her new role."

Harpe also expressed his confidence in Bjornson's ability to ensure a seamless transition.

"Tyler and his team have a proven track record of providing strong leadership during transition periods, and we are confident in their ability to continue advancing the interests of our members,” he said.

GGC has established a hiring committee to lead the process of finding a new Executive Director, which includes the GGC executive and two additional directors. A job posting and call for interested applications will be published on the GGC website and other social media in the coming days.

GGC is committed to supporting Canadian grain farmers and looks forward to continuing its work on their behalf.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Agricultural Delisle Agricultural Co-op

Delisle 306-493-2212

Orchard Transport - Ag Div.

Delisle 306-493-2406

Richardson Pioneer Delisle 306-493-1500

www.richardsonpioneer.ca

Flo-Gate simple solution for managing the movement of grain or fertilizer Delisle 306-493-7409 www.flo-gate.ca

Agricultural Mechanic

Northern Plains Equipment Repair

Ag & Heavy Duty

Asquith 306-496-7100

Air Conditioning & Heating

ATL Electric & Heating Boiler & In Floor Heat Specialists Service all Furnaces/Air Conditioners

Vanscoy 306-493-2410 24Hrs

PLAINSMAN HVAC-R Ltd

24 Hour Emergency Service

Vanscoy 306-242-3002

Taylor Mechanical Vanscoy 306-381-7998

taylormechanical@sasktel.net

Automotive

Trusty Appraisal Service & SGI Arbitration

Delisle 306-222-0456

Bookkeeping

Prairie Sun Bookkeeping Vanscoy 306-230-1522 prairiesunorchard@sasktel.net

Duct Cleaning

Ace Air Vac Harris 306-850-1045 robindashney@gmail.com

Electrical & Satellite

ATL Electric & Heating Complete Electrical and Heating Service

Vanscoy 306-493-2410 24Hrs

BTE Trenching & Electrical

306-220-4377 or 306-220-5500

Asquith bte20@outlook.com

R + L Electric Industrial, Commercial and Residential 24 HR Emergency Service

Saskatoon and Area 306-260-7063 www.rl-electric.ca

SATELLITE +

Electrical Troubleshooting and Service - Licensed & Bonded Asquith 306-229-3813

Embroidery

Back 40 Embroidery Delisle 493-3033/493-2751

Fashions

Dee Anna’s Boutique Delisle 306-493-2401

Designs by Nancy Durham Vanscoy 306 - 370 - 4949

Financial

Prairie Centre Credit Union

A full service financial institution that was born on the prairies. We are Saskatchewan’s largest rural based credit union and profits earned here, stay here. Members are owners which makes it highly motivating for us to help them achieve financial success at home.

Delisle Branch: 1-306-493-2414

Grocery

Schneider’s Gourmet World Neuanlage 306-225-5764

Hairstylist / Beauty

RODAN + FIELDS

Lisa Reimer 306-227-6535 lisareimer.myrandf.com/ca

Salon 360 Delisle 306-493-2486

Health

Health & Nutrition Mentor

Nutrition, detox & water therapy education, individual nutrition and lifestyle mentoring. Services based on reciprocity or donations. Carrie 306 - 329 - 4927

Health Foods

Darla Christopher Independent Epicure Consultant Delisle 306-493-2933 dsdt@ sasktel.net text 306-291-0298

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

Massage Therapy

Jolene Thompson, RMT Delisle(Acreage) 306-260-5409 jolenethompsonrmt.janeapp.com

Kristi Done Massage Therapy Call or Text to Book Vanscoy 306-292-9473 kristidonemassagetherapy.com

Modular Homes

Vesta Homes Inc. Vanscoy 306-242-9099 www.vestamfghomes.com

Online Shopping

Release Equine

Horse tack, pet apparel and accessories. Shop online: releaseequine.com

Email for more information: ReleaseEquine@hotmail.com

Painting / Decorating

Eugene’s Decorating European Designs Delisle/Vanscoy 306-229-7274 eugenegrenier8@gmail.com

Hillbillie Painting Biggar, Rosetown, Outlook, Delisle 306-381-3202 4bparker@gmail.com

Pet Care Animal InnSpaRations Delisle 306-493-3143

Bark Place Dog Grooming Spa Delisle 306-491-9335

it’s a DOODLE Labradoodle Puppies 306-220-8991 itsadoodlek9service@gmail.com

Safety Training

Canadian Firearms Safety Courses/PAL

Pete Heck -20 Years Experience as Firearms Officer Asquith 306-914-6677 pheck57@gmail.com

Services/Contractors

Red Eagle Contracting Inc. Residential Construction Located in Asquith SK Contact Sean @ 306-491-8464 red.eagle.contracting306@gmail.com

Sharpening

RixEdge Sharpening Services Saskatoon 306-270-8048

Veterinary Corman Park Vet Services Hwy #14 (SLS) 306-384-7676

Delisle Veterinary Service Delisle 306-493-3143

Eagle Creek Veterinary Services

Rosetown 306-831-8387

After Hours 306-831-9222 eaglecreekvet@gmail.com www.eaglecreekvet.ca

Outlook Veterinary Clinic Outlook 306-867-8777 ovc@sasktel.net

Water / Septic Burwell Trenching & Electrical Asquith 306-220-4377 bte20@outlook.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

Care Home Chiropractor

Harris Branch: 1-306-656-4466

Website: www.pccu.ca

Borden Care Home Borden 306-997-2266 bordencarehome@gmail.com

Hammond Chiropractic Clinic

Dr. Lisa Hammond, B.Sc., D.C. Hanley Community Centre

Tuesdays 2-6 PM Hanley 306-544-2455

Cleaning Service

Just Clean Vanscoy 306-491-5769 teresalindalziel@gmail.com

Construction

Flatlander Construction

Garbage Disposal Delisle 306-493-7547

DLN Construction Outlook 306-867-8334

Redberry Renovations Ltd. Grandora 306-260-3778 redberryrenovations@sasktel.net

Counselor

Diamond Counselling Services

Accepting Adult/Family Clients

Langham 306-283-4670

Disposal

Flatlander Disposal

14 yard Roll-off Bins

Delisle 306-493-7547

Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.

330 - 20th St. E. Saskatoon

Norma Sparrow 306-242-1188

Garden / Yard

Like A Rock Grandora 306-382-3978

Gas / Confectionary

Delisle Ag Co-op Delisle 306-493-2212

Sandyridge Bakery & Cafe Grandora 306-668-4362

Golf

Valleyview Golf & Country Club

Delisle 306-493-3288

Government

Jim Reiter, MLA 215 Main Street, Rosetown

1-855-762-2233

Kelly Block, MP

4 - 309 Main Street, Rosetown

1-306-882-6447

Gravel / Sand

Graham Contracting

Topsoil also available

Asquith 306-230-4653

Klassen Trenching

Delisle 306-493-7579

W.W. Rock & Gravel

Asquith 306-329-4768

Home Care

Dignity Home Care Solutions Brandi Orth 306-230-0026 athomecaregiving@outlook.com

Home Care Products and Housewares

Tupperware

Cindy Monea 306-716-2515 www.cindythetupperwarelady.ca Excellence in service since 1989

Insurance

PCCU Insurance Ltd. Harris 306-656-4555

HUB International Delisle 306-493-2260

Westland Insurance Vanscoy 306-668-2181

Lawn & Garden Pike Lake Lawn & Garden Sales, Service, Parts, Rentals Pike Lake 306-221-8558

Leatherwork

Darwin’s Leatherwork Tack, Repairs, Custom Items

Double Interlock Hand Stitched Vanscoy 306 - 250 - 4810

Plumbing & Heating

ATL Electric & Heating Complete plumbing & gasfitting Vanscoy 306-493-2410 24Hrs

Taylor Mechanical Vanscoy 306-381-7998 taylormechanical@sasktel.net

PreSchool Pike Lake Preschool Pike Lake 306-978-8164

Early Learning Centers Vanscoy 306-668-6338 Delisle 306-493-6338

Real Estate

Apex Home Inspections

Specializing in Rural Property 306 - 371 - 6939 dbohle50@gmail.com

Boyes Group Realty 306-221-9350 / 306-227-5110 www.realestatesk.ca

Dwein Trask Realty Inc.

Dwein Trask 306-221-1035 Office 306-653-4100

RE/MAX Shoreline Realty 306-867-8380 / 1-844-838-SOLD www.remax-shorelinerealty.com

Restaurants

Robin’s Nest Cafe

Vanscoy 306-931-6996

Sandyridge Bakery & Cafe Grandora 306-668-4362

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

Website Design

Whole Wheat Web DESIGN

Affordable and practical website design and maintenance services for small business, community groups and families since 2005. Delisle 306-493-3023 mail@wholewheatwebdesign.ca

Yardwork / Excavation

Barney’s Bobcat Vanscoy 306-270-4353 Big Country Landscaping & Maintenance Delisle 306 - 203 - 6618 big country.ltd@gmail.com

Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

Links Backhoe & Skid Steer Service Vanscoy 306-493-2410