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The number of cows in the world is estimated as being between 1 and 1.5 billion. StatsCan keeps a more accurate count and reports that there are 12 million cows in Canada - with 2.5 million of them residing in Saskatchewan, outnumbering human residents 2 to 1.
That's a lot of cows. And all of them have been getting bad press in the last few years, being blamed for their contribution to greenhouse gas. (The exception is India where cows are considered sacred, so no bad press there; ironically, sacred cows or not, India has about 1,000 McDonalds and Burger King restaurants.)
Studies suggest that the ammonia from cow urine combines with soil to produce nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas. "Worldwide, about 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions from human activities come from cattle" according to a BBC article on the subject.
Blaming cows for greenhouse gas emissions and thus contributing to climate change is just the latest in the generally rude, ungrateful and cavalier manner in which cows are too often treated.
Cows were domesticated thousands of years ago and used primarily as draught animals, beasts of burden. From there they were cultivated for their meat which we eat and their milk which we drink and from which we make cheese (and more importantly, ice cream). Their hides are used to make clothing, shoes and belts as well as a variety of tools and implements.
Cows have also been used for sport and recreation. Rodeos include events like steer wrestling where contestants jump from a galloping horse onto a galloping steer and wrestle it to the ground. In the bull-riding event, contestants vie to see how long they can sit on the back of a bad-tempered and annoyed bull. (Rodeos are fun for everybody.)
In Spanish speaking countries there are bull fighting events - a bull is released into an arena where it is taunted and angered by having spears stuck into it by men on horseback. The bull is goaded, by the waving of a red flag, into charging the matador (the guy standing there holding a sword) who kills the bull by stabbing the sword into the back of the bull's neck.
In Spain, and a few other places, bulls are given a chance to get their own back. In Pamplona - where the (human) gene pool seems to run particularly shallowa bunch of bulls are released into a narrow street where they chase the crowds of people who try to outrun them. Curiously, the rules to enter the event require that the participants (again, the human participants) not be under the influence of alcohol - strictly enforced, assuredly.
by Brian Brannagan
About 25 or so years ago, a marketing genius in Switzerland came up with the idea of making life-size fibreglass cows as a form of public art - a Cow Parade, as it was dubbed. The cows were sold to corporate sponsors as a means to raise funds for charities. The sponsors were then entitled to choose the design and colours for how their "cows" would be decorated and displayed for public viewing.
The Cow Parade idea caught on with many other places around the world including several cities in North America. Notably, Chicago and New York were among the first to establish their own Cow Parade. The parades were fun for people to look at with the cows sporting a variety of amusing designs and colour schemes, as well as some weird and wacky ones - but not particularly dignifying or respectful to cows.
The Cow Parades also resulted in the development of an urban form of steer wrestling called Cow Tipping. Not as tough and hardy as their country cousins, urban vandals would tip the fibreglass cows over onto their sides - the fibreglass cows would end up in the same position as their real-life country counterparts but with less risk and danger to the bad-boy cow tippers. To their credit, New York decried these actions as being "udderly irresponsible" (credit awarded for the sentiment, not for the pun); to their dis-credit, Chicago flatly (and cow-ardly) denied the allegations of cow tipping vandalism, calling them a load of bull.
Fortunately, efforts are being made to combat the blame and contumely heaped on cows for their apparent contribution to the deleterious effects of greenhouse gases and the dreaded spectre of climate change.
Researchers in Germany made a random selection of more than a dozen cows and proceeded to see if the cows could be toilet trained. A cow would be led into a “bathroom stall” which was fitted with a mat specially designed to contain urine for later treatment. The cow was encouraged to urinate and if it did so, it would then be given food as a reward. If the cow urinated outside of the stall, though, it would be briefly sprayed with water, and food withheld, as a disincentive.
The researchers noted that after an average of only 10 training sessions, the cows would self-initiate entry to the bathroom stall to urinate.
The researchers declared that the cows “showed a level of performance comparable to children and superior to that of very young children”. (BBC News)
That is the kind of good press cows need more of, deserve more ofespecially considering all the benefits they provide to society - food, clothing, sport, public art.
Cows are doing their bit to fight climate change.
Speculation is that the next research report will focus on "flushing".
Jill Cook has just released her newest book, “Buddy the Teddy and the Buddy Bench”.
It is a rhyming picture book suited for children ages three to seven. It tells the story of Buddy the Teddy’s first day of school. He has everything he needs – pencils, crayons, and his two good friends, Sunny and Joe. But Buddy soon learns that not everyone has what he has – a good friend! When his teacher explains what the Buddy Bench is for, Buddy the Teddy is ready to be a friend to someone who is feeling left out.
It is a wonderful book about friendship and caring and is great for classrooms any time of the year.
series
This is the second book in the Buddy the Teddy series. The first one, “Buddy the Teddy Learns the Joy of Giving” has a Christmas theme. Both books are available on Amazon. Buddy is a role model of kindness and manners and at the end of each book there is an opportunity for kids to join Buddy’s Kindness Club.
Jill lives on an acreage at Pike Lake with her husband, Brian. She is a grandmother of two and looks forward to sharing Buddy’s adventures with them and many other children. She loves hiking, travelling, gardening and cooking. Jill and Buddy would love to do school readings and can be contacted at jillcook.ca.
School buses have just returned to our rural roads and bus drivers are already reporting that drivers are ignoring the safety rules. Buses will activate the red/orange lights 200 metres before stopping, at which time it is illegal to pass the bus.
Once the bus is stopped, approaching motorists are required to stop 5 metres behind or in front of the bus. Going around a stopped bus is very dangerous and carries a fine of $1,000 plus four demerit points. Bus drivers can report the plate numbers of any offenders.
Wheatland Regional Library chosen as Culture Days Hub for 2024
Wheatland Regional Library was selected as a 2024 Culture Days Hub to receive special funding from SaskCulture to host the 2024 Truth and Reconciliation Speaker Series. In partnership with workshop facilitator and artist Jasmyn Albert.
“Jasmyn is passionate about sharing her culture and Nehiyaw world view. It was a natural fit to partner with her for the Culture Days Hub this year” says Desirae Munro, Branch Manager, Wheatland Regional Library.
Jasmyn Albert is a mother, wife, and proud Plains Cree of Metis and settler descent. Albert grew up learning many cultural teachings from her kokum and elders. She has been sharing these teachings for over a decade in her work as an educator, artist, and workshop facilitator.
Wheatland Regional Library will be hosting a number of Jasmyn’s Teepee Teachings workshop in September and October in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as part of Culture Days 2024. Everyone is invited to attend an event in their area.
More information about the tour can be found on the Wheatland Regional Library website at wheatland.sk.ca/WhatsHappening.
The schedule is:
Tuesday, September 24 – Plenty 9am - 12noon at North West Central School – Saskatchewan Ave (hosted by Dodsland Branch Library)
Tuesday, September 24 – Kindersley 1:30pm – 8:00pm at Norman Ritchie Community Centre – 1023 1st St W, (hosted by Kindersley Branch Library)
Tuesday, October 1 – Biggar 4pm - 9pm at Lionel A. Jones Library –202 3rd Ave W
Friday, October 4 – Bruno 3:30pm – 6:30pm at Bruno Branch Library – 522 Main St
Monday, October 7 – Kyle 4pm - 7pm at Kyle Branch Library –116 Centre St
Thursday, October 10 – Perdue 5pm – 8pm at Perdue Branch Library –1124 10th St
Merger to take effect on January 1, 2025, creating a new credit union dedicated to serving rural Saskatchewan.
SASKATCHEWAN, September 12, 2024: Members of Cypress Credit Union, Diamond North Credit Union, and Prairie Centre Credit Union have voted in favor of bringing the three organizations together to create one credit union dedicated to growing, serving, and supporting rural Saskatchewan.
“Uniting our three credit unions into one credit union is an important milestone for our members, employees, and the communities we serve,” says Greg Hannay, the Board Chair for Prairie Centre Credit Union. “Our members were always in the driver’s seat on this proposed merger. The result of this vote clearly communicates their support for the merger and the opportunities it will create. We thank our members for taking the time to vote.”
Members had the ability to vote on the proposed merger online or in branch from September 4 to September 10. Prairie Centre Credit Union members voted 90.3% in favour of the merger, while Diamond North Credit Union members voted 89.5% in favour, and Cypress Credit Union voted 97.6% in favour. A minimum 75% of votes cast from each credit union had to be in favour of the motion to merge. Given this requirement, the merger received the necessary approval to proceed.
“This merger is a partnership that will help to ensure we are sustainable long term,” says Greg Pagan, the Board Chair for Diamond North Credit Union. “As one credit union, we will have the scale to deliver financial services tailored to life and business in rural Saskatchewan.”
The legal merge will come into effect on January 1, 2025. The new credit union will have over 33,000 members, 30 service locations, and combined assets of $2.1 billion. The name for the new credit union will be announced in the coming months. The CEO for the new credit union will be Blair Wingert, the current CEO from Prairie Centre Credit Union. Colleen Harmatiuk, the CEO of Diamond North Credit Union, and Glen Goddard, the CEO of Cypress Credit Union, will support Wingert in leadership roles during the transition.
“Starting in January 2025, the management team will begin to implement a plan to integrate our systems, products, and operations,” says Kelly Bakanec, the Board Chair for Cypress Credit Union. “It is an exciting time for our members and employees as we continue to lead and drive rural prosperity in Saskatchewan.”
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The Town of Asquith is issuing this press release to inform the public that the municipal office and Council are experiencing some changes.
The former CAO’s employment was terminated by a unanimous vote of Council. The former Mayor resigned from her position. Council wishes to thank them both for their years of service.
The Town is committed to providing the community with prompt and reliable service during this transition period, however, we appreciate patience and understanding from the community in the event of delay. We also understand the public's interest in staying informed about the Town's activities and staffing. However, maintaining the confidentiality of employees, both current and former, is a priority and the Town is committed to complying with our legal and ethical obligations.
The last Clean Waste Day in 2024 will take place October 12th 9am-3pm at the old Asquith Landfill. Town of Asquith residents may dispose of general garden waste, branches, and unpainted wood.
Resurfacing on Railway Avenue is complete. The existing road materials were milled, packed, regraded, and a chip seal coating was applied. The Town, BTE, and Raider Asphalt would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation while the project was completed.
Annual donations to STARS and the Royal Canadian Legion were increased to $250 by resolution at the September regular council meeting.
Nominations for Mayor (1) and Council (6) will be accepted at the Town Office September 25th –October 9th, 2024, during regular office hours. Forms are available at the office or at townofasquith.com. A criminal record check performed within the preceding 30 days must accompany the forms.
The Town received delegations from:
-A resident concerning the use of retarder brakes near town
-Angel Tree concerning a location for their operation this winter season
-The RCMP concerning crime statistics in Delisle
Council approved an increase in engineering and design costs relating to the new lift station from $231,500.00 to $250,221.28.
Council approved awarding the construction contract for the new lift station to Con-Tech General Contractors Ltd in the amount of $2,555,456.00.
The Town made a decision to withdraw from the VMAD Emergency Measures Committee
The Council supported the tax lien list and authorized tax enforcement efforts to proceed
The Town supported the Municipal Funding Agreement under the Canada Community-Building Fund program for funding over the next five years in the amount of $327,884.80.
Bylaw No. 8-2024; being a bylaw to amend the zoning bylaw, was passed
The Village of Vanscoy is now accepting Tenders for snow removal for Winter 2024/25
Tenders will be received until Wednesday November 13th 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
The Town of Asquith is accepting tenders to complete snow removal in 2024 through Spring 2025.
Tenders must be received by October 8th, 2024. For details and to receive the required Tender Submission Form please contact the office at (306)329-4341 or by email to town.asquith@sasktel.net
Forms are also available on our website www.townofasquith.com
RM OF CORMAN PARK - October 21, 9:00am
RM OF DUNDURN - October 15, 8:00am
RM OF EAGLE CREEK - October 8, 9:00am
RM OF GREAT BEND - October 9, 9:00am
RM OF HARRIS - October 9, 8:00am
RM OF MCCRANEY - October 10, 8:00am
RM OF MILDEN - October 9, 9:00am
RM OF MONTROSE - October 10, 8:00am
RM OF PERDUE - October 8, 9:00am
RM OF ROSEDALE - October 8, 8:00am
RM OF RUDY - October 9, 6:00pm
RM OF VANSCOY - October 10, 9:00am
TOWN OF ASQUITH - October 9, 7:00pm
TOWN OF BIGGAR - October 1 & 15, 7:15pm
TOWN OF DELISLE - October 8, 7:00pm
TOWN OF DUNDURN - October 8, 5:30pm
TOWN OF HANLEY - October 14, 7:00pm
TOWN OF LANGHAM - October 14 & 28, 6:30pm
TOWN OF OUTLOOK - October 9 & 23, 7:00pm
TOWN OF RADISSON - October 16, 7:00pm
TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - October 16, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BORDEN - October 15, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - October 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - October 8, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - October 9, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF HARRIS - October 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN - October 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KENASTON - October 8, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KINLEY - October 8, 6:30pm
VILLAGE OF LOREBURN - October 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF MILDEN - October 16, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF PERDUE - October 15, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF STRONGFIELD - October 8, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF TESSIER - October 14, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - October 8, 7:30pm Regular Council meetings are open to any and all members of the public. COVID restrictions may apply. Dates may change. Check with local Councils.
Carbon Tax Election
On September 4th, after relentless Conservative pressure, Sellout Jagmeet Singh turned into a Stuntman and promised he would pull out of the costly coalition with the Liberals.
The only real way to pull out of a ‘supply and confidence’ agreement is to vote non-confidence and trigger a carbon tax election.
But—despite being asked at least 31 times—Sellout Singh still won’t commit to ending the costly NDPLiberal government. He was clearly trying to trick people before they voted in the by-elections. Now that they are over, he will sell out again and jump back into the costly coalition.
So, my message to Singh and the NDP is ‘put up or shut up,’ either commit today to supporting a non-confidence motion or admit they have sold out again. Singh’s announcement was a stunt—all to get his $2.3 million pension.
This costly NDP-Liberal Government has also been supported by the Bloc, who voted with Trudeau 188 times and voted to add $500 billion in inflationary, centralist, bureaucratic spending that helped double
Iour debt. They voted with Trudeau to add 100,000 more bureaucrats and add another $10 billion on high-priced outside consultants.
The Bloc-Liberal coalition has brought about the biggest expansion of the Ottawa-federal government and the worst invasion into Quebec’s jurisdiction.
The Bloc-Liberal coalition is not worth the cost.
Today, I am calling on Mr. Blanchet and the Bloc to commit to voting non-confidence in the Trudeau Liberals so Quebecers can elect a commonsense government to cut taxes, build the homes, fix the budget, and stop the crime.
Yes or no, Mr. Blanchet, will you vote for Trudeau or vote for Quebecers’ right to vote to get Ottawa off their backs?
Finally, the Liberals are bringing in Carbon Tax Carney as their Phantom Finance Minister—pushing aside the incompetent Chrystia Freeland.
Trudeau offered to make Carbon Tax Carney the Finance Minister—to give up money for power. Instead, Carbon Tax Carney chose to have both power and money—but with no accountability. He has
massive conflicts of interest given his corporate jobs that favour taking jobs out of Canada to foreign economies while raising taxes and shutting down jobs here in Canada.
Carbon Tax Carney has supported all the NDPLiberal policies that have sent a million people to food banks, doubled housing costs, while income per person has dropped for 5 years, the worst drop in the G7. Enough is enough. The NDP and the Bloc must join Common Sense Conservatives in calling for a carbon tax election. Only then will Canadians have a Government that axes the tax, builds the homes, fixes the budget and stops the crime.
www.kellyblockmp.ca
n August of 2023, local Delisle residents Darwin Riendeau, Deb Winder, Lee Cisecki, Mark Newell, Cliff Merkosky formed a committee to install a large statement Canadian Flag behind the Town of Delisle sign. These proud Canadians canvassed for sponsorship and did some fundraising barbeques that were hosted by the local Co-op. A custom flag pole was made and erected on town property.
On the afternoon of September 21st a celebration of the Canadian flag was held with stories of the great efforts citizens have made in support of our symbol of freedom by hosting a flag raising ceremony that was held.
Greetings were brought by the Hon. Kelly Block, MP for Carlton-Eagle Creek, the Hon. Jim Reiter, MLA for Rosetown-Elrose, and Her Worship Cary Brunett, Mayor of Delisle.
Darwin Reindeau, chair of the committee, hosted the event and thanked all the people and businesses for their contributions and support. The ceremony was concluded with the raising of the flag and the singing of the National Anthem, followed by some cupcakes and socializing.
"Comfort is the worst addiction."
- Marcus Aurelius
The stickiness of the Internet and social media is largely due to our obsession with convenience.
(read: instant gratification) The digital world offers an unimaginably massive and convoluted buffet of conveniences. 24/7/365 access to news and information, instant messaging, unlimited entertainment, and online shopping is accessible through your hand-held device, which is not much bigger than a credit card. In all its forms, the Internet capitalizes on the relationship between convenience and increased consumption.
Advertisers and marketers lost no time capitalizing on the golden opportunity the Internet's convenience provides to intensify our wasteful 1st world consumerism. Consequently, our world is increasingly dominated by tech companies and apps, enabling us to order takeout, have anything delivered to our doorsteps, and swipe left, hoping to find our soulmate.
As we become more addicted to the convenience of shopping from the comfort of our homes, we're inadvertently harming ourselves psychologically and environmentally. The Sears Catalogue, founded in 1887, was the Amazon that never grew. 137 years ago, our forefathers could've gotten everything by mail. This would've made sense since cars weren't around to make shopping and transporting purchases easy.
So why wasn't the convenience of shopping from a mail-order catalogue widely adopted?
I don't know. Was it the 6 to 8 weeks it took to receive your order?
Lately, there's a lot of talk about loneliness and isolation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released in April 2023 a report titled Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, which found that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, about half of U.S. adults reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness.
Would it be a stretch to assume the rise in loneliness is a consequence of our taking advantage of the Internet's many stay-at-home conveniences? Not so long ago, malls—marketplaces and shopping districts before them—were community-like hubs, akin to town squares, where you met your friends, ran into neighbours, and even made new acquaintances. You saw people, you connected.
Malls don't only offer a plethora of retail outlets; they also provide social experiences, an experience many people are abandoning, instead opting to shop in the most environmentally damaging way humanly possible: shopping online. Rather than going to the store to try a jacket on to see how it fits and looks, many people now order five jackets online and return four. Ordering online has a significant negative environmental impact. That 'must-have' avocado slicer you bought online will arrive in a box the size of a doghouse, packed with enough bubble wrap to protect a mini fridge.
Those over 50 can remember when shopping wasn't a daily, let alone a 24/7/365 activity. People used to write something called a shopping list. Then, they went to the store or mall and gathered all the items on their list at once. Then, they took their purchases home, put everything in its place, and felt the satisfaction of a job well done. On the other hand, when you order online, robots and humans, who are treated like robots, pack your Tim Hortons Original Coffee blend, Single Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, in an oversized box and deliver it to your home along with three other giant boxes, each containing one item, which likely could have been purchased locally. Then we appease ourselves—claim we're concerned about the environment—by stuffing all that packaging into blue bins like they're a portal to plastic heaven. According to the Government of Canada website (www.Canada.ca), only 9% of Canada's plastic waste is recycled; the rest ends up in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities or the environment, such as the ocean.
Shopping online for stuff you likely don't need, knowing its negative impact on the environment, while crying about the environment is sheer hypocrisy. Every time you click buy it now, a tree gets its wings.
No one wants to think about the child labour in Bangladesh who made the Nike hoodie they ordered off Amazon, the ship, air, rail and truck that transported it, or the landfill the hotdog toaster they bought on impulse—prompted by an ad you saw on Facebook—will eventually end up. We just want that tshirt that says "Mindful."
Online shopping is wreaking havoc on our planet's environment. The kicker is we've sold ourselves the false narrative that online shopping is eco-friendly. Making a list, getting off the couch, and getting it is much better for our environment and has the added benefit of meeting people and maybe even finding your soul mate.
Thanks to the Internet, you can go days or weeks without speaking to anyone. Time spent online is time spent being sedentary and not having real-life interactions. Online shopping reduces our social and community interactions, leading to loneliness. I'm sure you've noticed, as I have, that social skills, especially amongst the Millennials, Generation Z, and the current Generation Alpha, are deteriorating. You can't experience all life has to offer sitting on a couch—I know there are exceptions.
Another reason to avoid shopping online is privacy. Going to a store is buying and leaving without creating a trail of cookies and tracking/analyzing.
Nick Kossovan is the Customer Service Professionals Network’s Social Media Director (Executive Board Member)
Feel free to send your social media questions to nick.kossovan@gmail.com On Twitter and Instagram follow @NKossovan
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 offices of;
Reeve,
R.M. of Montrose No. 315
Number to be Elected: 0ne (1)
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GREAT BEND NO. 405
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Municipal General Election
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of;
Reeve (4-year term)
Councillors for Divisions 1, 3 and 5 (4-year terms) AND
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Councillor:
R.M. of Montrose No. 315
Division No. 1
Number to be Elected: 0ne (1)
Councillor:
R.M. of Montrose No. 315
Division No. 3
Number to be Elected: 0ne (1)
Councillor:
R.M. of Montrose No. 315
Division No. 5
Number to be Elected: 0ne (1)
Will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of OCTOBER, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the RM of Montrose No. 315 Office, 1st Avenue North, Donavon, SK.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location:
RM of Montrose No. 315 Office, 1st Ave N, Donavon, SK Or online at: www.rmmontrose.ca
Dated this 17th day of September, 2024.
Hannah Maclean Returning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
(Subsection 160.15(1) of the Local Government Election Act)
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF HARRIS NO. 316
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of; REEVE,
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. ONE (1),
COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. THREE (3), COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. FIVE (5), will be received by the undersigned at the Municipal Office during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office.
Dated this 20th day of September, 2024.
Adrienne Urban Returning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Municipal By-Election
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of;
Councillor for Divisions 6 (2-year term)
will be received by the undersigned at the Municipal Office during regular office hours until Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time.
Nomination forms and Public Disclosure Statements may be obtained from the Municipal Office – 200 Shepard Street or email: rm405@sasktel.net.
Dated this 16th day of September, 2024.
Tonia Derksen Returning Officer
Appendix C Form H [Notice 66 of the Act] Notice of Call for Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the offices of:
Mayor: Town of Asquith
Councillor: Town of Asquith Number to be elected: 6
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Town Office, located at 535 Main Street, Asquith, SK and during regular office hours on Wednesday, September 25th to Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at the Asquith Town Office.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Town Office or online at www.townofasquith.com
Town of Asquith Bylaw 5-2020 requires nomination papers to be accompanied by a Criminal Record Check dated within the last 30 days.
Dated this 11th day of September 2024
Kaila Montgomerie Returning Officer
Town of Asquith Municipal Election 2024
Town of Asquith Bylaw 5-2020 allows eligible voters to request mail-in ballots.
Request and Declaration Forms for mail-in ballots are available at the Town Office or can be printed from the Town Website, www.townofasquith.com.
All forms must be completed and signed in front of the Returning Officer at the Asquith Town Office located at 535 Main Street Asquith, SK before November 1st, 2024, at 4:00pm.
Kaila Montgomerie Returning Officer
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:
MAYOR: VILLAGE OF VANSCOY and
COUNCILOR: VILLAGE OF VANSCOY (Number to be Elected: 4)
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9am to 4pm at:
109 Main Street, Vanscoy, SK (the Village Office) and during regular Office Hours
September 18 to October 9, 2024
Nomination forms may be obtained at:
109 Main Street, Vanscoy, SK (the Village Office)
Dated this 17th day of September, 2024
Dawn Steeves Returning Officer
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office of:
1) Mayor: Town of Delisle
2) Councillor: Town of Delisle Number to be elected: 6
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Delisle Town Office, 201 – 1st Street West, Delisle, Sk and during regular business hours on Tuesday, September 24th to Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at the Delisle Town Office.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Delisle Town Office, 201 -1st Street West, Delisle, Sk.
A Public Disclosure Statement must accompany Nomination Forms or they cannot be accepted.
Dated this 24th day of September, 2024.
Damon Werrell Returning Officer
Notice of Call for Nominations For the Village of Strongfield
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
The Mayor(1) and Councilor (2) of the Village of Strongfield
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 12 noon to 4pm at the Village of Strongfield office and during regular business hours from September 24,2024 to October 9, 2024, at the Village of Strongfield Office.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location from the Village administrator and the Village office.
Dated this 16th day of September, 2024
Joanne Rependa (Returning Officer)
Notice of Call for Nominations
2024 Municipal Election Pursuant to Section 66 of the Local Government Elections Act
Public notice is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office of:
MAYOR and COUNCILOR: Village of Harris (Number to be Elected: 4)
will be received by the undersigned on the 9TH day of October from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and during regular business hours from September 19 to October 8th at the Village office.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Village office.
Dated this 18th day of September, 2024.
Rhonda Leonard Returning Officer
Notice of Call for Nominations
Public Notice is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office of:
MAYOR– Village of Hawarden Number to be elected - 1
COUNCILLOR– Village of Hawarden Number to be elected - 4
Will be received by the undersigned during regular business hours (8:30 am – 11:00 pm), Friday’s: Sept 16, 2024, to Oct 8, 2024; and from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Oct 9, 2024 at the Village of Hawarden Office, 101 Gladstone Street, Hawarden, SK
Nomination forms are available at the Village of Hawarden Office. Who Can Run:
consecutive months immediately preceding election day; and • either: a) a resident of the Village of Hawarden for at least three (3) consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election; or b) an owner of assessable land in the Village of Hawarden for a least three (3) consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election
Election Day is Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Village of Hawarden Office, 101 Gladstone Street, Hawarden. SK
Advance Poll is Friday, Nov 8,2024, 9:00 am to 11:00 am at 101 Gladstone Street, Hawarden.
Dated this 16th day of September 2024 Kelly Dodd, Returning Officer
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Appendix C (Notice 66 of the Act) Notice of Call for Nominations
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
MAYOR: Village of Kinley Number to be Elected: 1 and
COUNCILOR: Village of Kinley Number to be Elected: 2
Will be received by the undersigned at the Village Office, located at 1123 Main Street, Kinley, SK during regular business hours on Tuesdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm until October 9th, 2024 at 4:00pm.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Kinley Village Office.
Dated this 19th day of September, 2024
Gaylene Quiring Returning Officer
Election Day is November 13th
The Village of Kinley just completed a Community Park Enhancement Project, utilizing over 250 man hours combined: prepping the land and planting over 243 Trees, Shrubs and Perennials in our little Village! This would not have been possible without securing Grant Funding from: Tree Canada, Sask Lotteries, CN, Rivers West DSCR and Affinity Credit Union, and without the help of our Park Committee and Volunteers (Gil Perron & Tracey Evers, Seven & Gaylene Quiring, Doug & Lynne Harder, Melanie Boyd, Brooklyn LaPointe, Jamie Lewis, Jamie Parsons-Lewis, Robbie Lewis, Brody Lewis, Ivy Lewis, Dallas McAvoy, Jace McAvoy, Jim Olson, Glen Burwell, Bill Brand, Jay Evers, Chris Kelley, Shelley Eaton, and Don Jones).
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the surrounding Community Businesses by support us with Cash and Prize Donations for our Tree Planting Celebration and BBQ that occurred August 24, 2024. Further to our Grant Funding of $18,000, we managed to secure further funding of $3,700 for our project, thanks to further contributions from the Village of Kinley, RM of Perdue, Kinley Community Club, Biggar &
District Credit Union and Biggar & District Insurance Services.
Our project was even a greater success with support from our Corporate Sponsor Burwell Electrical &Trenching from Asquith donating the water line trenching equipment and labour. We appreciate the cash donations and prizes from our Community businesses and residents: Asquith Hotel Bar and Grill, Biggar & District Credit Union, Chuck Strate, Prairie Boyz Excavating, Big Rose Colony, Nutrien, RM Review, The Rack, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rona, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Peavey Mart, Full Line Ag, Central Plains Co-op and Perdue Oasis Golf Course.
August 24, 2024 turned out to be a beautiful day of celebration with a total of 58 community members in attendance. We appreciate the Local Medical First Responders, Perdue Fire Department, and Biggar RCMP for attending our BBQ and supporting our community event as well.
Thank you all our Community Supporters, Grantors, Donators and Volunteers for a successful event!
On September 4, 2024 the Delisle Annual Seniors’ Supper as part of the Fall Fest Activities turned out to be wonderful event.
Deb Winder thanked the Delisle Recreation Association for organizing this event. The meal was sponsored by the Town of Delisle but it was created by the United Church ladies and it was delicious.
Winder took the opportunity to thank all those who came together over the last few months to help the Delisle Senior Citizens’ Club replace the boiler (30 years old) and the hot water heater. The community support was overwhelming.
The biggest supporter was from the Delisle Sports Celebrity Dinner Grant. Their support of Sports and Culture in our community is amazing. An amount of $10,000 was received and the Seniors’ Club is extremely grateful.
The second largest financial donation came from the Delisle and District Recreation Association. Their $5,000 contribution was acknowledged with thanks. There were numerous other donations from $2000 to under $100 and everyone will be listed on a plaque going up at the Seniors’ Centre. The Club was
happy to receive every one of them. There were also proceeds from an initiative sponsored by the Prairie Centre Credit Union and the Filipino Group in Delisle with the sales of delicious foods they donated $1,737. Thanks went to that group for all of their hard work.
Winder also thanked the RM Review newspaper for helping promote their efforts, as well as the volunteers who helped gather tenders, asked for sponsors/money, or who supported the events over the last few months.
The saying “It takes a village” or in this case “it takes a town” is not just a cliché it is a call to action, and when the Seniors asked, the call was answered. This facility obviously means a lot to a lot of people.
The after supper entertainment was sponsored by Hub Insurance and it was Delisle’s very own Colleen Carr and Friend (Colleen Leifer).
Submitted by Deb Winder
Skate Delisle is once again teaming up with the Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society to bring a fun filled day to Delisle!
On Saturday, November 16th, join us at our annual craft sale located at the Delisle Town Hall and Curling Rink (vendor tables still available, please email skatedelisle@gmail.com for info).
Stay for lunch and support the Angel Tree lunch concession (they are good
Dcooks)! In the evening come for turkey bingo with the Ag Society in the Delisle Town Hall. Thanks for supporting all our organizations and making it a day in Delisle!
Please email Skate Delisle to register for our 2024/25 season! We will be on the ice in October and would love for your children to join us!
Submitted by
Anita Roston
elisle Branch of the Wheatland Regional Library held a Summer Reading Club this year entitled “Ride The Reading Railroad”. A kickoff concert featuring Sylvia Chave, a former resident of Delisle and children’s entertainer was held on July 3rd with a great turnout.
Michael Kennedy, representing the Saskatchewan Railway Museum procured a display for the branch which featured items from trains and streetcars. Children who joined the program were assigned a colorful train playing piece. Every library day that the participants borrowed a book from the library, they were allowed to roll the dice to advance to the next town down the tracks, which were all locations of Wheatland branches.
A weekly prize of a family swim pass valid at any Saskatoon public pool was provided by Courtney Klapwijk of Westland Insurance. Winners of the passes over the summer were: Graham, Teddy, Sophia, Willow, Thayne,
The Vanscoy Seniors Centre is hosting three exciting events this October !
Everyone is invited. For information call Raelene Boyle at 306-230-5042
Kaiser Night
Friday October 18, 7:00pm
Members $5, Non-members $10 Pre-register if possible at 306-230-5042 or raeathome57@gmail.com
Turkey Potluck Supper
Friday October 25, 5:30pm
Members Free, Non-members $5 Bring your favorite side dish or dessert. Ham, Turkey, Dressing & Gravy are provided
Thursday
Harrison, Finn, Ellis, Logan and Lexi.
The Goose Lake Lodge #99 of the Masons again partnered with us by providing a bicycle, which is part of their “Bikes For Books” program. A helmet was donated by Martensville Canadian Tire. Holden was the lucky winner of the bicycle and helmet.
The Railway Museum provided a 2024/25 family season pass to their facility which was won by Lukas.
Laser n Things donated a laser cut book (a very creative hiding spot for special items) as a prize as well, which was won by Blake.
Nola won a book provided by the Central Branch Office of Wheatland entitled “Secrets Of The Sky”.
Congratulations to all the winners and the library staff looks forward to seeing everyone again next summer (but you don’t have to wait that long!)
Pat “Duke” Bueckert
306-291-9675
Alvin Busby
306-227-0575
Alan Jackson
306-961-5682
Aiden Zwack
Many areas of the province received rainfall this past week which caused producers to briefly pause harvest. Harvest is currently 74 per cent complete, which is a 13 per cent increase from last week. Despite the rain slowing harvest progress, it is welcomed by producers in dry areas as it will improve soil moisture conditions.
The southwest region is in the final stage of harvest with 95 per cent of crops harvested. The southeast region currently has 77 per cent of crops harvested. Harvest is at the same stage in the east-central, west-central and northwest regions as 63 per cent of crops have been harvested. The northeast has passed the halfway point as 58 per cent of harvest complete.
progress, with 33 per cent of flax and 25 per cent of soybeans currently harvested.
Pasture conditions around Saskatchewan vary by region. This is largely due to the amount of rainfall received during the growing season. Provincially, less than one per cent of pastures are in excellent condition, 22 per cent are in good condition, 39 per cent are fair, 26 per cent are poor and 13 per cent are very poor. The best pasture conditions are being reported in the northeast while the southwest is reporting the poorest conditions.
cent short and 34 per cent very short. After harvest has wrapped up, producers are hoping for lots of rain to restore depleted soil moisture reserves. Wind and waterfowl were the main causes of crop damage this week. Grasshopper activity remains high in some areas, continuing to damage crops.
Producers are still working hard to swath and combine crops. As we move into the later stages of harvest, more producers will be focused on post-harvest weed control, storing grain and hauling bales.
306-961-5198 Spencer Fox 306-361-9701
Boden Letkeman
306-230-1309
Lyal Fox(cull cows & bulls) 780-808-9731
Deryl Miller(Owner) 306-221-2106
Winter wheat, triticale and field pea crop harvest is now complete. Lentil and fall rye crops are very close to wrapping up as well. Leading all spring-seeded cereals, 93 per cent of durum acres have been harvested. Other spring cereals are also coming along as 88 per cent of barley, 81 per cent of spring wheat, 73 per cent of oats and 49 per cent of canary seed have been harvested. Chickpea combining is in the final stages with 89 per cent harvested. For oilseed crops, mustard leads harvest progress at 90 per cent. Many producers are currently working to get canola crops harvested, with 47 per cent in the bin. Flax and soybeans are the furthest behind in harvest
The Delisle Ag Co-op is now accepting tenders for snow removal for the 2024 - 2025 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, 2024 All tenders will be reviewed.
For more information contact Darin Sekulich, G.M. Delisle Ag Co-op
There was scattered rainfall throughout the province during this reporting period. The Indian Head area received the most rainfall this past week with 49 mm. The Marsden and Milden areas closely followed with 48 mm and 42 mm of precipitation, respectively. Other areas to receive notable rainfall include the Lizard Lake area with 41 mm and the Francis and North Battleford areas with 39 mm each.
The precipitation this past week has improved topsoil moisture conditions around the province. Topsoil moisture conditions for cropland are rated as one per cent surplus, 41 per cent adequate, 37 per cent short and 21 per cent very short. For hayland, topsoil moisture is 36 per cent adequate, 39 per cent short and 25 per cent very short. Finally, pasture topsoil moisture is 26 per cent adequate, 39 per
This
he annual Co-op Fuel Good Day was held on September 17th this year. Five cents
With most producers still busy with harvest, safety should always be a priority in all the work they do. Fire risks are still present when working in fields despite the recent moisture, so it's important to not get complacent. Producers should also be aware of powerlines when transporting heavy equipment. Finally, the public is reminded to be patient and exercise extra caution when meeting or passing farm machinery on public roads.
$445 which was donated to the Delisle Angel Tree Program. The Vanscoy Co-op location raised $180 for the Vanscoy/Delisle Catholic Church. Delisle and Vanscoy Co-op want to thank all that came out to support this program at both of our locations.
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
Jeanie’s Place in Delisle
Short/Long term accommodations
$300/week or $1100/month All taxes & fees included.
Darrell call/text 306-717-0841
Brent call/text 306-380-9664
Delisle Agricultural Co-op
Delisle 306-493-2212
Innovative Ag Performance Group Ltd. (IAP)
Ag Retail & Custom Seed Treating Services Delisle 306-493-3167
www.innovative-ag.ca
Orchard Transport - Ag Div. Delisle 306-493-2406
Richardson Pioneer Delisle 306-493-1500 www.richardsonpioneer.ca
Flo-Gate simple solution for managing the movement of grain or fertilizer Delisle 306-493-7409 www.flo-gate.ca
The Shop for a Second Opinion!
SGI certified, we offer wheel alignments, frame straightening, and more!
626 Weldon Avenue Saskatoon 306-934-3634
www.jandlframe.com
Trusty Appraisal Service & SGI Arbitration Delisle 306-222-0456
Chanda Massage & Reflexology
Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Reflexology and Reiki Healer Borden 306-717-8704
chandahealer.janeapp.com
Kristi Done Massage Therapy Call or Text to Book Vanscoy 306-292-9473
kristidonemassagetherapy.com
Shania Meyer Registered Massage Therapy Find me on Facebook or website shaniameyermassagetherapy.ca
Direct billing & online booking Borden 306-768-4252
shaniameyermassagetherapy@gmail.com
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
GED Painting & Decorating European Designs Delisle/Vanscoy 306-229-8743 eugenegrenier8@gmail.com
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 mikesbees@sasktel.net
Home Care
Lawn & Garden
Pike Lake Lawn & Garden Sales, Service, Parts, Rentals Pike Lake 306-221-8558
Kenny’s Cultivating Professional Garden Tilling Asquith, Delisle, Vanscoy, Pike Lake & surrounding Farms & Acreages
36” Rear-tiller Tractor Book your Garden Today Call or Text 306-281-4111
Hillbillie Painting Biggar, Rosetown, Outlook, Delisle 306-381-3202 4bparker@gmail.com
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 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
371 - 6939 dbohle50@gmail.com Dwein Trask Realty Inc. Dwein Trask 306-221-1035 Office 306-653-4100