RM Review October 2023

Down the Road

by Brian Brannagan

A Walk With My Daughter

Iwent for a walk with my daughter the other day.

It was a walk that I had been sort of anticipating, maybe even looking forward to, but at the same time, I was not without some trepidation.

When I brought my daughter home from the hospital just a few days after her birth, our route home was along Deerfoot Trail in Calgary. The speed limit was 100 km per hour and I was doing 60 - white-knuckling my way along in the slow lane being superultra-careful to avoid any bumps and unnecessarily jounce my precious cargo. I was overwhelmed with my responsibility, my duty-of-care. My daughter.

With the passage of some 35 years I look back and seemingly only a few days after bringing her home my daughter was taking her first few tentative steps, falling often and crying but also picking herself up and trying again. Learning to walk, learning to be independent.

Still it was a process. Going outside for a walk meant having to stop every second step to examine the flowers and weeds growing out of cracks in the sidewalk or to watch the peripatetic routes of ants scurrying from one place to another, never in a straight line.

In the ensuing years, though she was quite competent to walk, I never refused her a request to be carried, something in the back of my brain knowing that one day she wouldn't want to be carried and that beyond that there would be a day I was physically unable, unavailable, to carry her.

I had an initial premonition of this on her first day of kindergarten. I parked the truck and lifted her out of her car seat settling her in on my arm and against my shoulder, prepared to deliver her to the school door, and even into the classroom and onto her chair, if that was what was wanted. She squirmed in my arms and asked to be put down. "I can walk, Daddy," she said. And while I was proud of her for her independence, I was also a little sad that I wasn't needed anymore, that that aspect of being

her hero was shifting into the background.

But that moment, and others, of independence didn't deter her from asking to be carried when we went on hikes in the parks and mountains around our home. And I was more than happy to oblige. I had a backpack for her to ride in for when she was tired, or bored and which got frequent use on the uphill portion of the trails.

She managed to anticipate the interesting spots and summits and would scramble out of the backpack just in time to run to the top, leaving me in gasping pursuit. And of course, she would be tired on the tail end of the hike as well and would get carried over the finish line.

Memorably, at the end of one hike, a long and hot excursion, I helped my daughter out of the backpack and laid myself flat out on my back on the grass, hot, tired and worn out. She came and sat on my stomach, and in the way of tired but still excited young children, peed. On me.

The walk I took with my daughter the other day wasn't as long as the walks when she discovered ants, nor was it as arduous as some of our mountain hikes, but it seemed that way.

I didn't get to finish that walk with my daughter. A few steps short of her destination she stopped, turned to me and hugged me. She turned forward again and proceeded to take the last few steps on her own.

Because for her, for my daughter, this walk was a walk into another stage of her life, a new and exciting stage, a stage she was happy and eager to begin.

After taking those last few steps, she joined hands with the young man waiting for her and together they stood hand in hand, smiling and facing each other as they pronounced their wedding vows.

And again, just as I was overcome with emotion when she first came home from the hospital, I was overwhelmed.

My daughter.

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Vanscoy Co-op Grand Opening has Tremendous Community Response

The grand opening of the new Vanscoy Co-op drew a tremendous response from the Vanscoy community. The Vanscoy/Delisle Catholic Church was in attendance to work the concession where they served over 400 free burgers and hotdogs, courtesy of the Co-op. People also received free treats and water bottles from the co-op as well.

General Manager of the Delisle Co-op, Darin Sekulich, Vanscoy Manager Lana Piche, and the entire co-op board and staff extend a huge thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to attend, and they are very thankful for the support of the community and surrounding area.

The new Vanscoy location offers both cardlock and full serve retail pumps, fresh made sandwiches and Vern’s pizza, milk, fresh baking and a wide selection of confectionary offerings - and the coffee is always hot! Memberships are available on location, and of course apply to both Vanscoy and Delisle. For the truckers, they offer showers, 24 hour bathroom access with cardlock card, and a large parking area for overnight stays.

In the near future the showers will also be 24 hour card access. They look forward to the future of being part of the Vanscoy community and surrounding area

Delisle and Vanscoy Co-op’s Support their Communities

For many years the Delisle Ag Co-op has been a huge supporter of community events, organizations and activities both in Delisle and the surrounding area. Two of the many ways that they help keep the community vibrant are the Friday BBQ Fundraisers during the summer and th annual Co-op Fuel Good Day. Manager Darin Sekulich thanks everyone who supports these events.

Friday BBQ Fundraisers

Every summer the Delisle Co-op provides local charities and organizations with an opportunity to raise money. The Co-op provides a space in their parking lot at the store along with a tent, bbq and all of the food supplies required to host a bbq. Local organizations provide the volunteers to operate the weekly and receive all of the proceeds from the sales. This summer those groups shared in over $20,000 !

Co-op Fuel Good Day

The annual Co-op Fuel Good Day was held on September 19th this year. Five cents from every litre of fuel purchased from Co-op locations was donated to various local charities chosen by the local co-op retailers.

This year the Delisle Ag Co-op raised $485 which was donated to the Delisle Rebels highschool football team.

The Vanscoy Co-op location raised $120 for the Vanscoy Early Learning Centre.

SNOW REMOVAL TENDER Delisle & Vanscoy Co-op’s

The Delisle Ag Co-op is now accepting tenders for snow removal for the 2023 - 2024 season.

Tenders will be for the Delisle location or Vanscoy location or can be combined into one tender for both locations.

Tenders are to be sent to the Delisle Ag Co-op location. Tender closes October 20, 2023

All tenders will be reviewed.

For more information contact Darin Sekulich, G.M. Delisle Ag Co-op

Member of the Vanscoy/Delisle Catholic Church managed the free concession in Vanscoy

Delisle Ag Co-op General Manager, Darin Sekulich (left) presents a cheque for $485, collected from Fuel Good Day, to some of the members of the Delisle Rebels high school football team.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Submitted by Council Administrators. Ask your local Council to send us a monthly report.

TOWN OF ASQUITH

Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on September 13, 2023.

Attending was Mayor Gail Erhart, DeputyMayor Jackie Stobbe, and Councillors Darcy Stack, Pete Heck, Cecilia Mryglod, and Wade Monks-Janzen. Also attending was C.A.O. Kathy Picketts.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Erhart at 7:01 p.m.

A resolution was made to accept the council minutes from the August 2023, regular council meeting.

Council made a motion to accept the August 2023 financials and August 2023 bank reconciliation as presented to them at the meeting. Accounts Paid in the amount of $115,042.35 and Accounts Payable of $274,500.01 was accepted as presented.

Happy Fall!!!

TOWN OF DELISLE

Council held a regular meeting on September 12th. The following committee changes were made:

Personnel – Winder (Chairman), Brunett, Worth Recreation Facility Management – Brunett (Chairman), Alkestrup, Cisecki

The Tax Lien List was approved and authenticated and will be advertised.

SNOW REMOVAL TENDER

The Village of Vanscoy is now accepting Tenders for snow removal for Winter 2023/24 Tenders will be received until Monday November 6th at 4:00 pm

Tenders can be mailed to PO Box 480, Vanscoy, S0L 3J0, dropped off at 109 Main Street, Vanscoy, or emailed to: vanscoy@sasktel.net

Applicants will be contacted for an interview

VILLAGE OF KINLEY

NOTICE OF POLL

(Section 55 of the Act)

VILLAGE OF VANSCOY

Construction has been ongoing at the new water pumphouse site over the past year. Long delivery times on several pieces of equipment have delayed the start-up and operation of the new facility to its full extent. This fall saw the remaining major components get delivered and installed. Full commissioning and startup of the plant is expected in October. Following commissioning, the Village’s water distribution will be switched over to the new building and will benefit from increased pumping capacity and a more reliable and modern system. While the new water pumphouse was being constructed, this summer saw the installation of a new water main within 1st Avenue and Main Street, and fire hydrants have been added to improve fire suppression coverage within the work areas. The new water main has been successfully installed and is operating to provide a more reliable service and increased flow to residents and the school. This project also connected several of the existing water mains into the new system while looping the water system to the west end of Olauson Crescent. Combined with the new pumphouse, these connections will provide improved flow within the Village and increased fire suppression capacity. Roadway repairs are scheduled to wrap up the water main installation in the coming weeks.

Back lane pickup will be done for the year on October 22. Ensure your branches and yard waste are placed in the alley for pickup prior to that date. Anything placed after that will remain there until spring.

Property taxes are due December 31. Any tax that remains unpaid after that date will be assessed a 10% penalty. Any utility arrears will be added to the tax roll of the property as of December 31. There is a 4% discount on the Municipal Portion of taxes until October 31.

Vanscoy Community Board AGM will be held Wednesday October 18 at the Circle Hall at 7:00 pm. The Regular meeting will follow the AGM.

REGULAR LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

RM OF CORMAN PARK - October 23, 9:00am

RM OF DUNDURN - October 10, 8:00am

RM OF EAGLE CREEK - October 10, 9:00am

RM OF HARRIS - October 11, 8:00am

RM OF MCCRANEY - October 12, 8:00am

RM OF MILDEN - October 11, 9:00am

RM OF MONTROSE - October 12, 8:00am

RM OF PERDUE - October 10, 9:00am

RM OF ROSEDALE - October 10, 8:00am

RM OF RUDY - October 11, 6:00pm

RM OF VANSCOY - October 12, 9:00am

TOWN OF ASQUITH - October 11, 7:00pm

TOWN OF BIGGAR - October 3 & 17, 7:15pm

TOWN OF DELISLE - October 10, 7:00pm

TOWN OF DUNDURN - October 10, 6:00pm

TOWN OF HANLEY - October 9, 7:00pm

TOWN OF LANGHAM - October 9, & 23 6:30pm

TOWN OF OUTLOOK - October 11 & 25, 7:00pm

TOWN OF RADISSON - October 18, 7:00pm

TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - October 8, 4:00pm

VILLAGE OF BORDEN - October 10 & 24, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - October 11, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - October 10, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - October 11, 7:30pm

VILLAGE OF HARRIS - October 11, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF KENASTON - October 10, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF KINLEY - October 10, 6:30pm

VILLAGE OF MILDEN - October 18, 7:30pm

VILLAGE OF PERDUE - October 26, 7:30pm

VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - October 11, 7:30pm

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

Dates may change. Check with local Councils.

GRAVEL CRUSHING TENDER

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF HARRIS NO. 316 BOX 146

HARRIS, SASKATCHEWAN S0L 1K0

PH: 306-656-2072

FAX: 306-656-2151

Tenders will be received by the above until 4:00 pm, Friday October 27th, 2023. We would ask that contractors provide quotes on all 3 options with stripping costs broke out separately. We also ask that quotes be provided on both a winter and spring crush.

Crushing will take place in two pits, located as follows:

Pit 1 – Ardath Pit – NE 11-31-10-W3

Pit 2 – Page Pit – SE 14-33-12-W3

Municipal By-Election 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

A vote will be held for the election of Councillor – 1

A vote will take place on:

Wednesday October 18th, 2023

Between the hours of 9:00am and 8:00pm at the Village of Kinley Hall 1123 Main Street, Kinley, Saskatchewan

Advance Poll:

Tuesday October 10th, 2023

Between the hours of 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Village of Kinley Hall 1123 Main Street, Kinley, Saskatchewan

I will declare the result of the voting at the Village of Kinley Hall Office, on Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at the hour of 9:00am.

Gaylene Quiring, Returning Officer Dated at Kinley, SK

This 19th day of September, 2023.

PIT: ¾ CRUSH TOTAL

OPTION 1 Ardath Pit 15,000 cu yd 15,000 cu yd

Page Pit 15,000 cu yd 15,000 cu yd

Total Option 1 30,000 cu yd 30,000 cu yd

OPTION 2 Ardath Pit 20,000 cu yd 20,000 cu yd

Page Pit 20,000 cu yd 20,000 cu yd

Total Option 2 40,000 cu yd 40,000 cu yd

OPTION 3

Ardath Pit 25,000 cu yd 25,000 cu yd

Page Pit 25,000 cu yd 25,000 cu yd

Total Option 3 50,000 cu yd 50,000 cu yd

OTHER INFORMATION:

• The R. M. of Harris No. 316 is located approx. 30 miles southwest of Saskatoon

• Crushing to be completed by June 1st, 2024

• Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the contract to be provided with tender (Based on amount of ‘Option 1’ bid)

• Contractor will be required to provide a performance bond to the municipality within 21 days of tender award.

• Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all tenders

For additional information, contact the municipal office at the above number.

Vanscoy and District Early Learning Centre opens 3rd Location in Asquith

The Vanscoy and District Early Learning Center is pleased to report that the newest childcare center is now open in Asquith. The Asquith ELC, at 560 Main Street, opened to families in August 2023, and offers childcare and early learning for infants, toddlers, and preschool to age 6. There are only a few preschool spaces open at this time. The Vanscoy ELC also runs a before and after school program located in Lord Asquith school and at the Pike Lake school. Our Delisle Center is also currently full. All three centers employ local residents and high

school students. We are very proud to offer quality early learning in these communities.

The centers are now hiring substitute staff to come in on a casual basis. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please email or call vanscoyelc@hotmail.com 306-668-6338, delisleelc@hotmail.com 306-493-6338 or asquithelc@hotmail.com 306-329-6338

Submitted by Tobi Torresan Executive Director

Notice of Nominations for Members of Area Authority

Election of Area Authority

As per Regulations under The Conservation and Development Act (O.C. 1369/65) - Form E

Notice of Nominations for Members of Area Authority

The Brightwater Lake Conservation and Development Area No. 97

Public Notice

is hereby given that for a period of fourteen days after the date stated hereunder I will accept duly completed written nominations of owners or occupants of land in the area for membership of the area authority. The number of vacancies to be filled is 3 and forms of nomination papers may be obtained from the undersigned.

Completed nomination papers may be mailed or delivered to me at 402 Carson Street, Dundurn, SK

Date of commencement of the fourteen day period: 11th day of October, 2023

Dated at Dundurn, Saskatchewan this 27th day of September, 2023

Asquith Early Learning Centre opened at 560 Main Street

Goose Lake Masonic Lodge Reveals Bikes for Books Bike Winner Wilkie

The Delisle Branch of the Wheatland Regional Library hosted a summer reading program entitled “Adventures In Reading Wonderland”. Sixty-one children of all ages participated and progressed along a path of characters which eventually ended at the Cheshire Cat.

Each time the children visited the library and borrowed a book, they were given an entry form for a weekly prize of a family swim pass, donated by Westland Insurance (Vanscoy), as well as for the grand prize of a bicycle provided through the Goose Lake Masonic Lodge Bikes For Books Program and a bike helmet donated by the Martensville Canadian Tire.

Appreciation is extended to all of the above mentioned, as well as Laser N Things for their generous support of the program.

is Reading Cup Champion

!

Wheatland Regional Library’s 2023 summer reading programs brought communities together in a friendly competition to determine who would be named the Wheatland Reading Cup Champions. In total, 27 community libraries took on the challenge with Wilkie Branch Library coming out on top!

Over the summer, Wilkie readers logged over 140,000 minutes towards the 2 Million minutes total for the region, participated in programs at the library, and now they get to celebrate!

Watch the Facebook page for Wilkie Wheatland Library and Wheatland Regional Library, www.facebook.com/WheatlandRegionalLibrary for event details! Congratulations also goes out to Kyle Branch Library.

Harvey Pippin of the Goose Lake Masonic Lodge and Mary Thunstrom, librarian at Delisle Branch of the Wheatland Library presenting Nola R. with a bicycle and helmet.

Delisle Softball 60 Year Reunion

On August 26, former Delisle softball players held a reunion to share memories and show appreciation to Norma Colborn, now age 94, for everything she did 60 plus years ago when she started up a softball team for young girls.

Out of a total of 25 players who played on the team in the early 60’s there were 6 who played all 5 years.

Unfortunately 3 players are now deceased, however 12 out of the 25 Norma coached in the early 60s, came to the Berry Barn to share memories. The group included Phyllis Schumacher, one of the core of six, who came from Vancouver and Phyllis Pratt (Shannon) came from Edmonton. Three other players, who wanted to attend, sent messages. All are thankful that Norma was still able to share memories with the team, totally aware of the great role model she has been to so many for so long. After having been active in many activities all her life she is still showing everyone how to grow old with grace and dignity.

The reunion was the brainchild of Linda Boyle (Rayburn), one of the core group of 6, aided by several other players who tracked down and contacted the others.

In 1961, Norma Colborn, started a ball team, in spite of being a busy young farm wife in the Delisle area and having three young children ages 8,6, and 3. She was assisted by Dean Flanagan, who was the manager of the Co-op at the time.

In 1962 the team won the Provincial Midget Championship (age 16 and under in those years) by defeating a Saskatoon team to win the North and then Moose Jaw in North/South playoff.

They defended their title in 1963 in an epic battle at a Regional playoff in Dinsmore, against a team which included three players who, 7 years later, played for the Saskatoon Imperials that represented Canada in the World Championship in Japan. The winner was

determined in a best of three, 9 inning games, played in one day. Delisle, with a roster of only 12 players, won the first game 9-3. It seemed they were on the same easy victory path they had taken in 1962. However, in the 2nd game Dinsmore scored 6 runs in the 1st inning. Norma, naturally expecting her team to score like they did in the first game, and still hoping to win in two, changed pitchers to use the same one that started the first game. They only scored 1 run, resulting in a 7-1 loss.

The 3rd game was a battle between evenly matched teams that went 11 innings before Delisle won 10-6. After 29 innings, of which one pitcher pitched 28, the team was so exhausted they barely enjoyed the win. However the win put them on the easy path to the Provincial Championship where they once again won the North by beating Saskatoon two straight and the south against Dysart two straight.

1964, the team moved up to Juvenile, where Dinsmore got their revenge by winning the playoff in Delisle. Every athlete and team has to learn how to lose “the big one” and that was this group’s first lesson.

By 1965 some girls on both teams had graduated and Dinsmore could not field a team, so 4 of their best players joined Delisle. The team won the Commercial Division Provincial Championship.

Out of 15 players on the 1962 team 11 were farm girls, with raw talent, who appreciated the opportunity to play on a “real” team instead of farm yard games or scrub at school recess. As the team started to win Delisle and area showed great support. Every game played at the home field had cars ringing the diamond of the old ball field located south of the tracks. The old dirt infield and clumpy grass outfield made defense a

challenge. The only time the players got a better field was when they were lucky enough to play at the Saskatoon Kinsmen Park.

Roy Norris, a fellow high school student, fledgling radio announcer and future talk show host, announced the home games making it more exciting for everyone. Several of the players continued to play or coach their children after leaving Delisle, continuing the legacy that Norma began.

Carol Belton (Rayburn) went on to play for the Saskatoon Junior Blue Angels, who won the Canada Games before all of the provinces had All-Star status. The Blue Angels have been inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

Shirley Shockey continued pitching in Regina, where she went to teach school, until the age of 37. She continued her involvement in softball by coaching Regina teams, then Saskatchewan’s teams at the 1989, 1993 and 2001 Jeux Canada Games. She was the Technical Director for Softball Saskatchewan for five years where she conducted coach and player clinics across the province. Her involvement in softball also included writing a Learn to Play Program for Softball Canada; instructing a coaching clinic in Belize; coaching for 3 -6 month periods in Dornbirn, Austria. Her coaching career culminated with coaching Austria’s National Team in the European Championship in 2005.

Submitted by Shirley Shockey

1965 (left-right)Back row: Linda Rayburn; Beth Wilkie; Linda Hopkins; Ann Hopkins (Dinsmore); Shirley Shockey; Joy Barrie (Dinsmore) Middle row: Lil Smith; Connie Ritz; Norma Colborn; Carol Rayburn; Phyllis Schumacher; Front Row: Mary Rayburn; Margaret Rayburn; Donna Colborn; Judy McQuitty; Alva Chambers

1962 Team (left-right) Back: Norma Shockey (Mgr/Coach), Beth Wilkie, Shirley Shockey, Wendy Vermeulen, Lois MacNevin, Linda Rayburn, Donna Schumacher, Dean Flanagan

Front: Judy McQuitty, Phyllis Schumacher, Lillian Smith, Darlene Gramson, Deanna Anderson, Mary Rayburn

Reunion (left-right) Wendy Vermeulen; Loretta McQuitty; Judy McQuitty (behind); Linda Rayburn; (behind); Carol Rayburn (front); Norma Colborn; Shirley Shockey; Brenda Smith; Phyllis Shannon; Phyllis Schumacher; Donna Schumacher; Deanna Anderson (players are maiden names)

Is It Possible to Not Be on Social Media ?

The answer is "Yes," however, the existential question is, "Can you live without social media?"

How social media works:

Me: "I prefer mangoes to oranges..."

Random Person (hiding behind an anonymous account): "So basically, what you're saying is that you hate oranges. You also failed to mention pineapples, bananas, and grapefruits. Educate yourself!"

You can never win on social media. Are there times when you wonder if the benefits, whatever they may be to you, of being active on social media outweigh the adverse effects of being exposed to all the toxicity it manifests? What motivates you to spend as much time as you do scrolling, posting, and commenting on social media? FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? Wanting to appear relevant? Seeking recognition?

Studies have shown how social media negatively impacts our mood and self-esteem and is creating a generation lacking social skills and unable to develop meaningful relationships. Many people, regardless of age, find creating a persona on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter much easier than navigating the real world as themselves. Gen Z has turned being unengaged with their surroundings and community into a Zen-like thing. Today, many people have the limiting belief they are an introvert and use social media as a crutch to avoid face-to-face interactions.

Without a strong sense of self, it is easy to lose yourself while vying for your place in the world, comparing yourself to everyone's beautiful social media life.

Social media works the way an abuser and manipulator works. Asking if one can live happily without social media implies the person knows social media is hurting them but fears a life without it.

It would be overly simplistic for me to advise, "Deactivate it!", "Delete it!", "Stick to emailing the people who

matter to you, asking how they are doing." If you followed this advice, you would be sharing and inquiring without being voyeuristic.

However, we have long passed the point where having a digital presence is optional, especially if you have an ongoing career, a business or are seeking recognition (e.g., artistic endeavour, promoting a cause, running for political office). Conversely, having a digital "presence," which you maintain occasionally, greatly differs from being constantly "active" on social media.

It has become a familiar sight to see people hunched over their phones in social settings, mindlessly scrolling through their feeds, ignoring everyone around them as if what is happening in the digital world is more important than what is happening in the real world.

Your life will not implode if you do not have any social media accounts. However, being completely off the digital grid comes at a price. Imagine 30 years ago not having a telephone. The reason for having one was so people could reach you and vice versa. Nowadays, people prefer to send a message (Facebook messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter direct message, LinkedIn message) rather than call because it is more "efficient."

Think of all the messages you now receive, whether by email, text, or social media, that would have been a telephone call or a letter not long ago.

If you eliminate social media entirely from your life, you offer fewer ways for people to communicate with you. Essentially, you would be severely cutting yourself off from family, friends, professional networks, and the world at large.

Having a social media presence is akin to having a landline telephone back in the day. I recommend having a presence on LinkedIn and Facebook (other platforms are optional) where you connect selectively and have message notifications turned on. Consider the notification ping as your telephone ringing. However, just because you have a social media presence does not mean you have to be active on social media; being inactive offers many benefits.

• You free up considerable amounts of time. (Are we not all time-stressed?)

You have more control over your personal information and privacy. Your mental well-being improves since you will not be comparing yourself to the posturing (flaunting a sugar-coated lifestyle while drowning in debt) typically displayed on social media, causing feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy.

• You will be more social in real life.

• You are less in your head and more in the present moment.

In terms of your professional life, having a social media presence is a necessary evil; otherwise, you will

By Nick Kossovan

miss out on networking and employment opportunities. Employers rely on social media platforms to advertise job openings and recruit candidates, LinkedIn being the go-to platform. If you are a business owner, promoting your business without a social media presence would make it much more challenging to connect with potential customers.

Not being active on social media is not an act of rebellion; it is you choosing to prioritize your mental health and time, which you will likely find liberating. The key is to convince yourself that not being active on social media will help you follow your own pace of development, with progress and failures. Focusing on yourself first, instead of looking at what others are "supposedly" doing, will foster a sense of self-awareness, which many people lack.

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

Wildlife on the Road

Pike Lake Fire Department Safety Tips

Growing up in Saskatchewan being on the lookout for deer and other animals while driving was just part of operating a vehicle. Over the past five years there were 16,457 wildlife collision claims reported to SGI. Encounters with wildlife on roadways are inevitable given the size and geography of our province, but you can still take precautions to help protect yourself.

• Be alert during May and June when animals are drawn to ditches for road salt and escape biting insects. They are also especially active in the late fall and early winter during mating season. Peak times are dawn and dusk.

• Pay attention to wildlife Signs.

• Remain alert and lower your speed.

• Scan ahead. Watch for movement and shining eyes along the roadsides.

• Use your high beams to see further ahead if there is no oncoming traffic.

• If you see a deer, slow down! Chances are there are others close by.

• Experts advise not to swerve. Instinct is to swerve but you can cause more damage if you change direction. This is especially true if there is oncoming traffic. Stay safe and healthy ! If you have any questions or would like more info contact:

Fire Chief Mike Given 306-493-7777 (Delisle & District Fire Department) or Battalion Chief Wayne Pearson 306-230-1544 (Pike Lake hall)

October Happenings in Borden

After

a long, hot day of storm chasing, why not stop in for a meal or drink in Air Conditioned Comfort ....we can give you a table away from the windows !!

Saskatchewan Crop Report for September 19 - 25, 2023

Many producers have wrapped up harvest with 91 per cent of the provincial crop is in the bin, ahead of the five and 10-year averages of 73 per cent.

The southwest and west-central regions completed harvest this week, with 98 and 97 per cent of crops off, respectively. The northwest is 90 per cent complete, followed by the southeast at 89 per cent and northeast at 88 per cent. The east-central region has made significant progress this past week, with 82 per cent of crops off.

Many crops are entirely harvested provincially with the remaining crops nearing completion. Oats are 93 per cent completed this week, followed by canary seed at 88 per cent. Later maturing crops, or fields seeded later, represent the remaining acres to be harvested, although great progress is being made. Canola is 80 per cent, flax is 63 per cent and soybeans are 64 per cent combined for the year.

A dry week across the province meant good harvest weather for producers. The most rainfall recorded was 15 mm in the Carnduff area. However, this also meant a decrease in topsoil moisture across the province. Twenty per cent of cropland has adequate moisture, 45 per cent is short and 35 per cent is very short. Sixteen per cent of pastures have adequate moisture, 44 per cent are short and 40 per cent are very short.

With the limited moisture this year, many livestock producers are experiencing moderate water shortages for their animals. Some producers in the southwest and west-central regions are experiencing water supply shortages. There are also concerns about livestock water quality. Producers are welcome to bring livestock water samples to a regional office and work with a specialist to determine how to address water quality concerns.

Crop damage this past week is due to grasshoppers and dry conditions, with some reports of wind damaging standing crops. With many producers wrapping up harvest this week, they are now working their fields and applying post-harvest herbicides. Livestock producers continue to haul water and feed for their animals while preparing for winter.

Producers are reminded to take safety precautions in all the work they do. The Farm Stress Line is available to provide support to producers toll free at

1

800

667

4442. The public is reminded to take extra caution, time and space when encountering machinery on the roads.

Alvin Busby 306-227-0575

Alan Jackson 306-961-5682

Aiden Zwack 306-961-5198

Spencer Fox 306-361-9701

Lyal Fox 780-808-9731 (cull cows & bulls)

Deryl Miller (Owner) 306-221-2106

Accommodations

Delisle Housing Authority

Providing Safe and Adequate Housing to Individuals and Families in need. For more Information regarding availability and qualifications:

Call/Text Sue Stene 306-370-6306 sstene.delisle@housingauthoritysk.com

Advertising Specialties ARQ Custom Concepts Screen Printing, Embroidery, Promotional Products 306 - 381 - 3731

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

On Demand Ranch Hand Farm, Acreage, Homestead Services Ranch hand for contract hire 438 - 389 - 6986 taylorjwood213@yahoo.com

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

Automotive

Trusty Appraisal Service & SGI Arbitration

Delisle 306-222-0456

Bookkeeping

Prairie Sun Bookkeeping

Vanscoy 306-230-1522

prairiesunorchard@sasktel.net

Care Home

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

Cleaning Service

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

Construction

Counselor

Diamond Counselling Services

Accepting Adult/Family Clients Langham 306-283-4670

Disposal

Flatlander Disposal 14 yard Roll-off Bins Delisle 306-493-7547

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

Harris Branch: 1-306-656-4466

Website: www.pccu.ca

Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.

330 - 20th St. E. Saskatoon

Norma Sparrow 306-242-1188

Firearms Safety Courses

Canadian Firearms Safety Courses/PAL

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

Garden / Yard

Like A Rock Grandora 306-382-3978

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

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.

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

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

Music

Avery's Guitar Shop Certified Luthier, Instrument Repair, Recording Studio, Music Lessons Sovereign (306) 250-2297

Online Shopping

Release Equine

Horse tack, pet apparel and accessories.

Shop online: releaseequine.com Email for more information: ReleaseEquine@hotmail.com

Painting / Decorating

Digger’ Painting

Serving all communities in the RM Review distribution area Delisle 306-231-4258

Eugene’s Decorating European Designs Delisle/Vanscoy 306-218-8636 eugenegrenier8@gmail.com

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

Pet Care Animal InnSpaRations Delisle 306-493-3143

Restaurants

Robin’s Nest Cafe

Vanscoy 306-931-6996

Sandyridge Bakery & Cafe Grandora 306-668-4362

Sharpening

RixEdge Sharpening Services Saskatoon 306-270-8048

Veterinary Biggar Vet Clinic 501 - 1st Avenue East Biggar 306 - 948 - 3642

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

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

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 mikesbees@sasktel.net

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

Bark Place Dog Grooming Spa Delisle 306-491-9335

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

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

Gas / Confectionary Insurance

Excellence in service since 1989

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

Delisle Ag Co-op

Delisle 306-493-2212

Sandyridge Bakery & Cafe Grandora 306-668-4362

Golf Valleyview Golf & Country Club

Delisle 306-493-3288

PCCU Insurance Ltd.

Harris 306-656-4555

HUB International

Delisle 306-493-2260

Westland Insurance

Vanscoy 306-668-2181

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

Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

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