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