RM Review September 2023

Flyers legends Brian Propp, Orest Kindrachuk, Dave Shultz and Don Saleski headlined the Delisle Sports Celebrity Dinner on August 10th in Delisle

The Delisle Sports Celebrity Dinner took place on August 10th in Delisle. The afternoon began at the Delisle Hall with a special VIP Lounge for sponsors of the event. These lucky guests spent time enjoying delicious complimentary beverages provided by Lucky Bastard Distillers representatives as well as tasty hors d’oeuvres provided by Delisle’s own Bruja de la Luna Mexi-Flair Eatery.

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NHL celebrities Brian Propp, Orest Kindrachuk, Dave ‘The Hammer’ Shultz and Don Saleski were also in attendance and mingled with the crowd telling stories and signing autographs and giving the sponsors once in a lifetime photos. The event was once again broadcast live on location by Drew Remenda and the Green Zone on 650 CKOM. ...story continued on page 6

Photo by Savannah Parker

14th Annual Farm Sale

810 Valley Road

Saskatoon, SK

Friday September 15th 9:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday September 16th 9:00am – 4:00pm

Trees, Shrubs & Shelterbelts

For listing visit: www.lakeshoregardencentre.com

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Down the Road

by Brian Brannagan

Boys and Girls

When my daughter was born she instantly became the apple of my eye.

A few years later, I became doubly fortunate with the arrival of my sonI then had an apple for each eye. Rendered almost blind in both eyes, my vision of the world was then limited to what was visible through my children acting as filters.

When Apple #1 first came into the world, my whole universe shifted and expanded.

Prior to her birth, I understood the differentiation between genders and, in large part, supported it without too much question.

Being a staunch Catholic, I accepted that Popes were limited to the male of the species.

After My Daughter's birth, all of that changed. "What do you mean she can't be Pope? She can be anything she wants, Prime Minister or President or Queen of the World. She can be Doctor, Lawyer, Farmer, she can be Spiderman or Superman or Wonder Woman."

I became a leading proponent of the "Girls Can Do Anything They Want" crowd, especially as it related to My Daughter.

(However, I was not unaware of the irony when I was told that because I am a male, I could not volunteer for her Brownie troop - gotta tell you, that was a tough one to swallow.)

But time went on, and with the arrival of Apple #2, My Son, my whole universe again shifted and expanded. And my duties and responsibilities doubled to include being the head cheer leader of the ‘My Son Can Do Anything He Wants' club - he can be whoever and whatever he wants. He too, can be Pope, Prime Minister or King of the World (or Queen, for that matter - royalty is, after all, royalty). He too, can be an Astronaut or Olympic Medalist or maybe even a volunteer with a Brownie troop.

Nobody was going to tell me (or him) otherwise.

But then I came to realize that there are some fundamental differences between the two genders, a difference seemingly provided by nature, that is unaffected by nurture.

When My Daughter was in primary school, she came home one day complaining that one of her teachers had been mean to her.

We were sitting at the supper table at the time and I immediately stopped eating and made sure I had her complete and undivided attention.

I pushed back my chair and shifted forward onto the edge of my seat. I put on my tough guy face and rolled up my sleeves at the same time, demonstrating my very earnest conviction.

I said, "Well, tomorrow morning, I'm coming to school with you - and you point out this mean teacher and I’ll take her out - and I don’t mean to dinner.”

My Daughter, as a precursor of her teen-age self, wailed "Daaaadddyy" like I was being the ultimate in lame and inappropriate.

I sort of felt a little relieved, to tell you the truth, some of those elementary school teachers are pretty tough, especially the women, and tricky with it. I might have ended up getting my butt kicked.

But history has this bad habit of repeating itself.

Some years later, My Son came home from elementary school looking disgruntled, not very happy. He was still that way at the supper table and when asked, he complained that one of his teachers had been mean to him. And just as before, I pushed back my chair and shifted forward onto the edge of my seat. I put on my tough guy face and rolled up my sleeves at the same time, again demonstrating my very earnest conviction.

And I repeated the same words I had used before: "Well, tomorrow morning I'm coming to school with you - and you point out this mean teacher and I'll take her out - and I don’t mean to dinner.”

The previous experience with my daughter had left me feeling pretty cocky - mistakenly, it turns out - because I didn't so easily get off the hook this time.

My Son's response?

"Good," he says, “Take her out good.” Everything sort of went downhill from there.

In my defense, Ms. Evans, the Grade 3 teacher?

I guess her Dad had raised her to think that she, too, could be anything she wanted, even a ninja.

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Vanscoy Co-op Cardlock Grand Opening

Wednesday September 20

The Delisle Co-op is celebrating the opening its new location north of Vanscoy on Highway 7. You can join them in celebration on Wednesday, September 20 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm and enjoy a free BBQ and maybe sign up for a cardlock account.

The Vanscoy location is not just a cardlock.

The location features pay-at-the-pump or full service gas pumps as well as a 24 hour cardlock. The cardlock includes, not only high speed diesel pumps for truckers and farmers, but also a low

speed pump with regular and premium gas, as well as diesel for retail customers, 24 hours.

The site also features a convenience store with coffee service, snacks and basic groceries. A second building on the site houses washrooms and a shower house and rest lounge for truckers.

The new location is open 6am-8pm daily.

If you have any questions regarding this new location, contact the manager of the Delisle Co-op, Darin Sekulich at 306 - 493 - 2212.

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Co-op Fuel Good Day September 19

Fuel Good Day is back! When you fill up your tank on Sept. 19, 2023 at a participating Co-op Gas Bar in Western Canada, Co-op will donate a minimum of five cents per litre of fuel purchased to a local registered charity or non-profit organization. All grades of gasoline and diesel fuel are eligible. All of the proceeds from Fuel Good Day are invested in your community – benefitting local schools, community centres, libraries, hospitals, food banks and more.

Fuelling good in your community since 2017

In 2022, Co-op members and customers across Western Canada raised more than $650,000 for over 195 local organizations and causes – all in a single day!

Since its launch in 2017, more than $3 million dollars raised through Fuel Good Day have gone to over 700 local organizations, supporting the communities they serve.

In previous years, funds raised on Fuel Good Day have supported community organizations that provide comfort for children and their families during very difficult times, foundations that work to upgrade medical equipment to improve their patients’ lives and groups that make it easier for kids to play the sports they love.

Free Burgers and Hotdogs at Vanscoy Co-op Grand Opening

COUNCIL REPORTS

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

TOWN OF DELISLE

Council held a regular meeting on August 15th. A resolution was passed supporting national Rail Safety Week which will be held from Sept. 18th to 24th.

Nic Vandenameele was appointed as an additional alternate commissioner to the Delisle & District Fire Commission.

The 2023 Waterworks Rate Policy & Waterworks Capital Investment Strategy were adopted.

Tax enforcement proceedings will be initiated against the following properties:

Lots 1 - 3, Block 7, Plan S6147

Lot 19, Block 8, Plan G11

Lot 14, Block 12, Plan G11

Lots 19 & 20, Block 19, Plan G464

Lot 16, Block 21, Plan G464

Lots 13 & 14, Block 2, Plan AB1153

Tomi Karakochuk has taken over hall caretaking duties. Thank you to Kevin & Lori Neault for looking after this previously!

LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC TENDER UNDER THE TAX ENFORCEMENT ACT

VILLAGE OF KINLEY

Lot 32-33* Blk 7 Plan A586

*Offered Together as one parcel. Will not split. TTP (Lot 33 is Tax Title Property) with Terms of purchase agreement including condition of sale being building a permanent dwelling/business of a minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. within two years of land purchase.

Inquiries and Tender Documents can be retrieved from the Administrator at 306-237-4601 or villageofkinley@sasktel.net

All sealed tender bids must be submitted to the Village Office no later than 4:00pm September 30, 2023: Village of Kinley, Box 51 Kinley, SK S0K 2E0

Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

All bids will be open for consideration on October 10th at the Council Meeting at 6:30pm.

TOWN OF ASQUITH

Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on August 9, 2023. Attending was Mayor Gail Erhart, Deputy-Mayor Jackie Stobbe, and Councillors Darcy Stack, Pete Heck, and Jodi Nehring. Councillor Cecilia Mryglod attended by calling in on her personal cell phone. Also attending was C.A.O. Kathy Picketts.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Erhart at 6:59 p.m.

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

Accounts Paid in the amount of $122,170.28 and Accounts Payable of $75,664.48 was accepted as presented.

Fall Clean Up Weekend has been scheduled for September 9th & 10th weekend. BN Metals will also have bins this same weekend as well.

REMINDER This is for Asquith Residents ONLY

UPCOMING LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS

RM OF CORMAN PARK - September 25, 9:00am

RM OF DUNDURN - September 12, 8:00am

RM OF EAGLE CREEK - September 12, 9:00am

RM OF HARRIS - September 13, 8:00am

RM OF MCCRANEY - September 14, 8:00am

RM OF MILDEN - September 13, 9:00am

RM OF MONTROSE - September 14, 8:00am

RM OF PERDUE - September 12, 9:00am

RM OF ROSEDALE - September 12, 8:00am

RM OF RUDY - September 13, 6:00pm

RM OF VANSCOY - September 14, 9:00am

TOWN OF ASQUITH - September 13, 7:00pm

TOWN OF BIGGAR - September 5 & 19, 7:15pm

TOWN OF DELISLE - September 17, 7:00pm

TOWN OF DUNDURN - September 12, 6:00pm

TOWN OF HANLEY - September 11, 7:00pm

TOWN OF LANGHAM - September 11, & 28 6:30pm

TOWN OF OUTLOOK - September 13 & 27, 7:00pm

TOWN OF RADISSON - September 20, 7:00pm

TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - September 10, 4:00pm

VILLAGE OF BORDEN - September 12 & 26, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - September 13, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - September 12, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - September 13, 7:30pm

VILLAGE OF HARRIS - September 13, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF KENASTON - September 12, 7:00pm

VILLAGE OF KINLEY - September 12, 6:30pm

VILLAGE OF MILDEN - September 20, 7:30pm

VILLAGE OF PERDUE - September 28, 7:30pm

VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - September 13, 7:30pm

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

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

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.

Stop Asking Me For Feedback !

Iam a heavy online shopper. Except for purchasing groceries and pants, all my consumerism occurs online — vitamins, books, socks, hygiene products, office supplies, furniture. Click-click-click... I am done. A few days later, often the next day, my purchase arrives. Shopping online defines minimal effort.

However, the convenience of shopping online is accompanied by an annoyance, the immediate request for feedback. Have companies become needy, or are they trying to avoid paying for market research, hence getting their customers to do it for free with the added benefit of getting immediate responses — who does not love immediate gratification?

Last week I ordered Jenny Jackson's debut novel, Pineapple Street, online. Instantly I received a "Rate my Shopping Experience" email. I had no "shopping experience;" I just bought a book. I bought Pineapple Street online to steer clear of the "shopping experience" requiring I leave the comfort of my home, drive in traffic, find parking, navigate a crowded mall, and deal with a disinterested retail associate.

Kitchen sponges, a five-pack of AAA batteries, beta fish food, four cases of mango bubly™ sparkling water and a car cover for my '82 Corvette, all recently bought online, are some of the things I have been asked to give feedback on.

My feedback: Cleaned like a sponge is supposed to, adequately generated electricity, awaiting fish feedback, quenches my thirst, keeps the dust off my Vette.

I hate reviewing my online purchases, so I rarely do so. However, I do a fair amount of Google reviews regarding my dining experiences; after all, Caesar salads vary considerably from restaurant to restaurant, as do dining experiences. I tell myself that I write these reviews with the noblest intentions; to prevent others from having a negative dining experience or help them find something new and enjoyable. I do not, I repeat, DO NOT, write Google reviews to "be seen."

Today businesses live in fear of Google Review, TripAdvisor, Trustpilot and Yelp. As social media has brought out the worst in people — anger at the world, sense of entitlement, self-righteousness — Amazon customers write one-star reviews of books they have not read because the envelope was torn.

Alternatively, there is the idyllic parallel universe of Airbnb, in which review reciprocity is often a powerful deterrent, leading to cat-hair-filled fleapits and unreasonable guests receiving five stars. Emotional subjectivity and serving one self-interest have made online reviews meaningless, even misleading.

On the other hand, because many people take what they see and read on the Internet and in their social media feeds as the gospel truth, meaningless as reviews are, businesses significantly benefit from positive online reviews. It cannot be denied that online reviews contribute to establishing and maintaining a business's and/or product's internet reputation, by providing the type of social proof that influences purchasing decisions or deciding whether to visit a business.

Petition to stop the RM of Vanscoy Council from withdrawing from the Delisle & District Fire Commission put on hold for now

When the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy announced, this past spring, that it intended to withdraw for the Delisle and District Fire Commission, many residents were not only confused, but understandably concerned.

Many residents were very frustrated with what they felt was a lack of communication with ratepayers about what the proposed withdrawal would mean, not only for themselves, but also the Town of Delisle and Village of Vanscoy, the other members of the commission.

By Nick Kossovan

Over 90% of online shoppers read reviews, according to a PowerReviews report from 2021. Furthermore, 96% of customers look for negative reviews specifically. Not surprisingly, research shows that 91% of 18 to 34-year-olds regard online reviews as equally trustworthy as personal recommendations.

While online reviews are seeing a rise in consumer trust, the same cannot be said for traditional advertising. According to Performance Marketing World, 84% of millennials do not trust online advertising. This finding is a sign of the times. People are tired of ads being pushed on their faces, especially since most ads misrepresent the truth about the quality of the product or service.

On the one hand, online reviews taken with a few grains of salt, they can be an integral part of a consumer's decision-making process. On the other hand, there is an inherent systematic problem with online reviews — they tend to overrepresent extreme viewpoints.

Consider the last time you purchased a product online. Inevitably you were asked to provide a review. Did you do it? If you did, you most likely either loved or absolutely hated the product or service. If you had a moderate view or an expected result — the mango bubly™ sparkling water tasted like mango — then odds are you did not bother leaving a review; it was not worth your time and effort. Like when it comes to political action, there is a "silent majority" among consumers. "The dish towels I bought on Wayfair dries my dishes. What more do you want me to say?"

This yin-yang between unhappy and extremely happy consumers is the problem of online reviews. Online reviews have a high degree of polarization, with many extreme positive and/or negative reviews and few moderate opinions. Creating divisiveness is, unfortunately, what the Internet does exceptionally well and with utmost efficiency.

I see feedback as history. All I ask of an e-commerce site is they get my order right the first time, and if I am unhappy and want to complain, I should be able to do so easily and, more importantly, I will be listened to.

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

One resident, Terri-lyn Lenz organized concerned citizens who decided to petition the RM of Vanscoy council to stop any withdraw from the commission until public hearings are be held.

“Since then”, Terri-lyn Lenz says, “ it is my understanding that the RM Reeve Leonard Junop has withdrawn as the RM’s representative on the commission and all parties are mediating to resolve this issue. So at this point we will not be submitting our petition to council”. Mon

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 !!

Delisle Celebrity Sports Dinner 2023

The Delisle Arena, transformed into an intimate dining experience by volunteers, provided 350 people an amazing venue to enjoy a delicious meal provided by Vanscoy’s Robin’s Nest Cafe. There were endless silent auction items provided by local sponsors as well as many live auction items.

A few lucky attendees were who won the bid to sit with a celebrity at front row tables also received a custom made metal Flyers logo sculpture.

Before and after the dinner attendees had time to chat with the celebrities and get some photos and autographs to take home.

Kevin Waugh was once again the emcee for the evening and the infamous local, Dan Mantyka called the live auctions.

After the meal, Darryl Starling received an award from the committee recognizing his long running dedication of being a builder of local sports.

Then the highlight of the event became listening to the personal stories and humorous anecdotes told by the NHL celebrities on the main stage.

Hall of Famer, Brian Propp opened the program and, among other things, discussed having recently recovered from a stroke.

Don Saleski, Orest Kindrachuk and Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, then reminisced about the years they spent as the Broad Street Bullies and the endless adventures that took place over their careers.

Months of planning went into the event by the committee; Dave Anderchek, Amanda Czank, Dan Mantyka, Amanda Radford, Bonnie Snider and Ken Traynor. Many other volunteers assisted in setting up the venue and the Delisle Chiefs hockey players also volunteered to clear off the dining tables and make sure that everything went smoothly.

It was an amazing, once in a lifetime evening and if you missed it, stay tuned, and get your tickets or sponsorship early for the next one !

SILENT AUCTION SPONSORS

Local resident Darryl Starling receives local sports builder award

Some of the many Silent Auction items

Hall of Famer Brian Propp shares stories on stage with Emcee Kevin Waugh

Attendees John Hendrickson (L) and James Rorke(R) enjoy a moment with Dave ‘The Hammer’ Schultz

Sponsors enjoy complimentary food and beverages at the VIP Lounge as they rub elbows with the celebrities

Drew Remenda interviews Dave “The Hammer” Schultz at the VIP Lounge, live on the GreenZone

The Broad Street Bullies Don Saleski, Orest Kindrachuk and Dave “The Hammer” Schultz tell personal stories

Delisle Chiefs players part of many volunteers

Volunteer Bartenders with Orest Kindrachuk

Photo by Skye Steffensen

Photo by Skye Steffensen

Photo by Savannah Parker

COMMUNITY REPORTS

Bennet Lenz-Mackie is Fundraising for the Delisle Fire Department

OLD BONE TRAIL

Multiple 4-H Club

Monday, September 11th

6:00pm Registration 7:00pm Meeting

Delisle Hall Lodge Room

4-H is open to anyone 6 to 21 yrs old!

THIS YEAR’S PROJECTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Archery, Beef, Birdwatching, Cake Decorating, Canine, Crafts, Foods, Light Horse, Outdoor Leadership

For more information contact Joanne Richmond at 306-493-7738 oldbonetrailmultiple4h@gmail.com www.4-h.sk.ca

Fridays 10am - 3pm

Back in 2019 Bennet Lenz-Mackie was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision near Vanscoy. The Delisle Fire Department attended the scene and is credited for saving Bennet’s life.

Now recovered, Bennet has been selling handmade bracelets at lunchtime every Thursday next to the Creekside Cafe in Delisle, in an effort to raise money for the fire department.

The bracelets sell for a $10 donation and the funds raised will be presented to the Delisle Fire Department on September 10th at the annual Fun Run put on by the fire department during Fall Fest in Delisle.

Stop by on Thursday and help Bennet’s fundraising efforts for this important cause and be sure to come out to the Fun Run at Fall Fest in Delisle on the 10th.

to raise money for the Delisle Fire Department

$250,000 EXTRA Winner in Delisle

Deborah Sinclair’s morning took a wonderful turn when she checked her WESTERN 649 ticket while enjoying a cup of coffee and discovered she won $250,000 on the July 22 EXTRA draw.

“I saw $250,000 on the screen and thought there was something wrong with my phone,” she laughed while claiming her prize in Saskatoon. “I scanned it again and the same thing came up, I could not believe it.”

Sinclair said she was so sure the Lotto Spot app was glitching, that she checked the numbers one-by-one.

“I checked the main draw numbers, and they didn’t match the winning numbers,” said the Delisle local.

“So, I took the ticket to the store and got the cashier to scan it. $250,000 win on EXTRA – I didn’t even think to check the EXTRA number separately!”

Wednesdays

A couple of plans are slated for her windfall. “I’m going to buy a new vehicle,” she said. “I’m also going to pay off my mortgage and put a new roof on my house – it needs it!”

Sinclair purchased her winning ticket on the day of the draw from the Delisle Agricultural Coop at 401 3rd St. Her EXTRA-winning numbers were 5983979.

Sask Lotteries is the main fundraiser for more than 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups in communities across Saskatchewan.

‘Learn to do by doing’

Fall Fest 2023

Delisle & District Recreation Association and the Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society

September 2023 marks the sixth year of the partnership of the Delisle Recreation Association and Vanscoy Ag Society Fall Fest Celebrations. Each year we bring together a five-day celebration of community. This is a series of events for all ages. Both organizations work really hard to keep to events free or low cost. We could not do this without the support of sponsors, donors, and our local businesses as well as our own organizations boards and amazing volunteers. Below is a list of all things Fall Fest! We hope to see you there.

Wednesday – September 6th- Senior Supper

A light supper and dessert provided by Bruja de La Luna at the Seniors Center Doors open at 5:00pm supper service will begin at 5:30pm this will be followed by entertainment by Colleen Carr & Friend. Thank you to the Town of Delisle for sponsoring the meal and Westland Insurance (Vanscoy Branch) the entertainment. Anyone 50+ is invited to call Lori at 306 290 7536 to reserve a seat as seating is limited.

Thursday- September 7th- Family Night 6:00pm we will have a variety of old fashion games; an egg & spoon race, three-legged race, sack races and water and spoon. This is followed by a short intermission before the Drive-in movie of Super Marion Bros at 7:30ish. Cars are welcome as there will be FM transmission available. This will all be taking place behind the elementary school. There will be free popcorn courtesy of the Rec Board and very affordable concession items.

Friday- September 8th – Exhibit drop off and Comedy Cabaret Fundraiser

The Ag Society will be accepting exhibit entry drop offs between 5 and 8pm at the Senior center.

The Delisle Recreation Association is hosting a Comedy & Cabaret fundraiser at the Delisle Curling Rink, doors open 7pm, Kelly Taylor Comedy Show at 8pm followed by Dj Cabaret. Tickets are $35 or purchase a table of 8 for $280 and receive complimentary beverage as well as a chance to

win a one night stay courtesy Holiday Inn Express Downtown. In addition, there will also be a 50/50 draw, door prizes courtesy of Sask Tel, Saskatoon Media group & more!! To purchase tickets, call the Rec Office at 306 290 7536, stop in at Dee Anna’s Boutique or call any Rec Board member. Funds raised will be used for ongoing recreation projects with focus on Harold Worth Park.

Saturday- September 9th Events

Parade starts at 10:30 am, with route posted on social media. Immediately following the parade, the Ag exhibit hall will open at 11 am in the Senior Center.

The Ag Society will be serving cake throughout the day to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Exhibit hall will be open until 4 pm. Exhibits are not to be removed until then.

11 am also marks the opening of the street market on First Street West. The street market has numerous home-based businesses. There will also be food available from the Outlook Food Truck, Bruja de La Luna, Alma Barscht and the Delisle Community Chapel will have pie. There will be face painters, glitter tattoos, hula hoopster performance and pedal cars for the youngsters. The fire department will be taking part as well.

The Ag society will be hosting Bingo at 2pm at the town hall or if that is not your thing perhaps you would like to take in an amazing Stock Dog Demo at the Rodeo grounds at 2 pm. There will be Horse wagon rides leaving from 1st street starting at 12:30 until 3pm. Recreation Board will also have things for the kids as well as be selling personalized bricks for Harold Worth Park and some First street businesses will be participating as well!

Sunday September 10th- Wrap up

We will wrap up a busy five days with the early morning First Responders Fun Run, ecumenical church service at 10am at the Town Hall and a pancake breakfast hosted by the Delisle Seniors Club from 9am to 1pm at the Delisle Senior Center.

Back to School Safety

Pike Lake Fire Department Safety Tips

As kids head back to school its important to remember and share with your children some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year.

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

Walkers…

• When walking to school, walk on the sidewalk if one is available. When on a street with no sidewalk walk facing traffic.

• Before you cross the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming.

• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing and always cross streets at crosswalks or intersections.

• Stay alert and don’t get distracted.

Bike Riders…

• Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file.

• Come to a complete stop before crossing the street, walk bikes across the street.

• Stay alert and don’t get distracted.

Bus Riders…

• If possible, go to the bus stop with your child to teach them the proper way to get on and off the bus.

• Teach your children to stand 6 feet (3 giant steps) away from the curb.

• Always obey and follow instructions of your bus driver.

Driving Your Child to School…

• Stay alert and avoid distracted driving, obey school zone speed limits and follow your school’s drop off procedure.

• Make eye contact with children who are crossing the street.

• Never pass a bus loading or unloading children.

• The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children, stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus.

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)

EMERGENCY CALL 911

September Happenings in Borden

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– Community Centre – 10 am – 3 pm

– Radisson Senior’s Club Bingo – Goodrich Centre – 7 pm 13 – Borden Friendship Club business meeting – 2 pm in the Club Room 14 – Borden Music Night – Troubadour Shoppe – 7 pm

15 – Borden Farmers’ Market – Community Centre – 10 am – 3 pm

20 – Health Talk – Health Centre -1:30 pm – Advance/End of Life Care 22 – Borden Farmers’ Market – Community Centre – 10 am – 3 pm 25 – Radisson Bingo at Goodrich Centre – 7 pm 26 – Village of Borden Council Meeting – Office – 7 pm 28 – Friendship Club potluck and program – Community Centre – 5:45 pm 29 – Borden Farmers’ Market – Community Centre – 10 am – 3 pm 30 – Borden Threshing Day – site open 10 am – 4 pm – cook car, demos, plowing with draft horses and vintage machinery, threshing @ 2 pm, potato digging, Museum open 3 – 6 pm, beef supper – 4:30 -7:00 pm in the Community Centre- tickets on sale @ 4 pm at E door of Senior’s Room; Adults-$20, 10 yrs & under $5, preschool free

AGRICULTURE REPORTS

Drought Support for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers On the Way

Support is coming for Saskatchewan livestock producers affected by drought. The Government of Saskatchewan today announced the province is making up to $70 million available to help offset extraordinary costs of feeding livestock to maintain the breeding herd in Saskatchewan.

On Demand Ranch Hand

Saskatchewan continues to work quickly with the federal government to jointly examine how AgriRecovery could help respond. Provincial funding will be available based on receipts or appropriate documentation for extraordinary expenses for the purchase of feed or transportation of feed or livestock, to provide cash flow to eligible producers impacted by significant drought.

"Immediate measures are needed as farmers and ranchers deal with significant challenges due to drought," Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Our government is committed to ensuring livestock producers have the support they need, as they continue to provide the high-quality food Saskatchewan families rely on."

The program will be administered by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).

"We appreciate the province stepping up and providing their portion of the AgriRecovery payment," said Keith Day, Board Chair of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association. "We look forward to a similar announcement from the federal government to provide their funding to ensure our producers get the help they need through these challenging times."

"This support is promising, and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is thankful for how quickly the province stepped up to assist those livestock producers most in need, it will certainly help," said Ray Orb, president of SARM. "We are confident that the federal government is working together with the province to assess how they can provide additional support through AgriRecovery and look forward to seeing what that much-needed assistance will be."

Saskatchewan's funding will provide eligible producers with up to $80 per head to maintain breeding stock for beef cattle, bison, horse, elk, deer, sheep and goats. The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to providing assistance as soon as possible to producers.

Other supports have been implemented to help mitigate the situation. The Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada have agreed to increase the 2023 AgriStability interim benefit payment percentage from 50 per cent to 75 per cent, so producers can access a larger portion of their final AgriStability benefit early. The AgriStability compensation rate also recently increased from 70 to 80 per cent. In July, the federal and provincial governments announced SCIC was doubling the low yield appraisal threshold values to allow additional acres of cereal, pulse, canola and flax crops to be diverted to feed. Saskatchewan has also frozen the 2023 rate charged to producers who lease Crown grazing land. Additionally, through the 2023 Crown Grazing Lease Rental Reduction Program, lessees may be eligible for a rent reduction due to the impact of drought.

Producers in some areas of the province are dealing with drought, particularly in western Saskatchewan. Precipitation has remained well below normal, contributing to a substantial moisture deficit and hindering recovery of pasture and forage ranges.

Additional information, including application forms, will be available in the coming days at www.scic.ca or call toll-free at 1-844-723-1211.

Prairie Clean Energy announces Flax Straw Purchasing

(August 8, 2023) [Regina, SK] Saskatchewan-based business, Prairie Clean Energy (PCE), is excited to announce they will start buying flax straw from Canadian producers on the prairies this fall as the company starts its first foray into scaling up production of its flax pellets.

PCE will be purchasing flax straw within a 75-kilometre radius around both Regina and Gilbert Plains, MB, where the company has leased time at a facility for the initial production of the company’s proprietary flax pellets. PCE will be buying anywhere from 6,000 to 54,000 tonnes of flax straw, the range being wide as the company works on production projections and growth plans into 2024.

“We’re thrilled to say we’re now producing pellets and moving from being a Saskatchewan start-up success story into a revenue-producing Saskatchewan success story,” said Mark Cooper, PCE’s CEO and President, adding, “We knew the time was right to start buying straw now as all our hard work, relationship building, and research over the past few years has led to this market opportunity.”

The company requests that interested producers go to PCE’s website (prairiecleanenergy.com) for more information versus calling the company, citing wanting to handle demand in a way that works both for producers and PCE’s team.

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Cooper goes on to say that the company has signed several agreements with companies in Japan and the UK for their patent-pending pellets for biomass fuel, but that the current export opportunity comes a little closer to home and in a new area. “Our first pellets

are being exported into the lucrative US horse bedding market, with our initial sales happening in the US midwest,” Cooper stated. “Through our research, we discovered that flax pellets make excellent animal bedding because they are low dust, highly absorbent, compostable, and low ammonia producing…they are a superior animal bedding product for horses, cows, and small animals,” said Cooper. “Adding another product line to our company was a natural next step knowing the incredible benefits and versatility of our flax pellets,” he explained.

The straw purchased from around Regina is to secure the initial fibre needed for anticipated early production in 2024 at the facility the company has leased and dedicated primarily to producing flax pellets for customers needing sustainable biomass fuel feedstock. The straw purchased from 75 kilometres around Gilbert Plains will be used for the production of PCE’s Flax Premium Bedding pellets.

“We are and will always be a bio-energy company,” Cooper stated, “but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity our versatile flax pellets presented for revenue and providing a needed solution in another area,” said Cooper.

This announcement comes after several other exciting announcements from PCE. Recently, PCE received a $1.1 million dollar grant from the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network for its GHG emissions reduction project utilizing prairie biomass to generate energy and support the potash industry in lowering greenhouse gas emissions. PCE also announced they received a $180,000 grant in the spring from Innovation Saskatchewan to continue its research and readiness work on flax pellet production in preparation for the 2024 opening of its Regina facility.

Prairie Clean Energy is a Saskatchewan-based company that produces solutions for decarbonizing energy sources in Canada and globally by aggregating and processing under-utilized biomass resources in the prairies, including agricultural and forestry residues, to produce a safe, transportable and storable feedstock that can be used for biomass and animal bedding markets.

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 306-242-3002

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

Automotive

Trusty Appraisal Service & SGI Arbitration Delisle 306-222-0456

Bookkeeping

Prairie Sun Bookkeeping

Vanscoy 306-230-1522 prairiesunorchard@sasktel.net

Care Home

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

Chiropractor

Hammond Chiropractic Clinic

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

Tuesdays 2-6 PM Hanley 306-544-2455

Cleaning Service

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

Construction

Flatlander Construction Garbage Disposal Delisle 306-493-7547

DLN Construction Outlook 306-867-8334

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

Counselor

Diamond Counselling Services

Accepting Adult/Family Clients

Langham 306-283-4670

Disposal

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

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

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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

Gas / Confectionary

Delisle Ag Co-op

Delisle 306-493-2212

Sandyridge Bakery & Cafe Grandora 306-668-4362

Golf Valleyview Golf & Country Club Delisle 306-493-3288

Government

Jim Reiter, MLA 215 Main Street, Rosetown 1-855-762-2233

Kelly Block, MP 4 - 309 Main Street, Rosetown 1-306-882-6447

Gravel / Sand

Graham Contracting Topsoil also available Asquith 306-230-4653

Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

W.W. Rock & Gravel Asquith 306-329-4768

Grocery

Schneider’s Gourmet World Neuanlage 306-225-5764

Hairstylist / Beauty

RODAN + FIELDS

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

Salon 360

Health & Nutrition Mentor

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

Health Foods

Darla Christopher

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

Kristi Done

Independent Epicure Consultant Vanscoy 306-292-9473 kristidone.epicure.com

OLD MIKE’S Raw Prairie Honey FRESH HONEY... READY ! Wildflower/Dandelion & Canola 2023 Food Safe Certification Pike Lake 306-384-3092 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

Excellence in service since 1989

Insurance

PCCU Insurance Ltd. Harris 306-656-4555

HUB International Delisle 306-493-2260

Westland Insurance Vanscoy 306-668-2181

Lawn & Garden

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

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

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

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

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

Dwein Trask Realty Inc.

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

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

Restaurants

Robin’s Nest Cafe

Vanscoy 306-931-6996

Sandyridge Bakery & Cafe Grandora 306-668-4362

Services/Contractors

Red Eagle Contracting Inc.

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

Sharpening

RixEdge Sharpening Services

Saskatoon 306-270-8048

Veterinary Corman Park Vet Services

Hwy #14 (SLS) 306-384-7676

Delisle Veterinary Service Delisle 306-493-3143

Eagle Creek Veterinary Services

Rosetown 306-831-8387

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

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

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

Econo Septic & Sewer Services

Pump septic tanks, mud sumps, car wash, commercial/industrial tanks. Unplug sewer lines, replace and repair pumps, switches, alarms. 24-hour emergency service Saskatoon 306-384-6662 Econoseptic.ca

Links Water & Septic Services

Certified septic design/consulting. Acreage water/septic install and repair, water testing/treatment and septic system maintenance. Vanscoy 306-493-2410 24Hrs Linksbackhoe.com

Graham Contracting Asquith 306-230-4653

Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

Starlings Septic Services Delisle 306-493-2241 darrelpenny@sasktel.net

Sew Kleen Hydro-vacing & Septic Asquith 306-283-4406

Website Design

Whole Wheat Web DESIGN

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

Yardwork / Excavation

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

Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

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