Langham residents have an opportunity to learn all about thier town at the Passport to Langham event this month. Here they can find out more about the local Churches, the High School, Pre-school, the Plus 60 group, Skating Club, Nordic Ski Club, the Fire Department, the Care Home, as well as many community businesses. The exhibiting groups will have information on the upcoming year, and all will be accepting registrations on that night as well. as have information on the upcoming year. Affinity Credit Union will be hosting a FREE BBQ from 5:30 - 8:00. See you there !
Down the Road
by Brian Brannagan
Does anybody remember that TV show "Cheers"? "Cheers" was the name of a bar in Boston, USA and the theme song played at the beginning of every show included the lyrics " . . . where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came . . ."
Well, that is what volunteering at the Goldstream Food Bank is like - the people there remember your name, even when you forget to wear your name tag, and they always smile when they see you - they are always glad you came.
This sunshine climate is due in no small part to Gayle, the lady who runs the foodbank and who has been running it for the last 38 years.
Gayle is a small, dark-haired woman with an ever-ready luminous smile and 17 tons of energy.
An avid golfer, Gayle always has her golf clubs in the trunk of her car and plays almost every day.
But her love of golf is still no match for the dedication, commitment and passion she puts into the foodbank. Gayle was last year presented, personally by the premier, with BC's second highest award, Medal of Good Citizenship, for her "extraordinary efforts" which allowed the foodbank to continue operating through the national pandemic.
The foodbank is in the basement of the local Legion Hall. There is a long ramp leading down from the parking lot which serves as an entrance and because the ramp is driveable, it is also used for unloading the supply vans. But the ramp is relatively narrow and backing a delivery van down it to unload can be harrowing to some of the volunteer drivers who instead opt to park at the top and use handcarts to wheel down the sacks of potatoes, carrots and other bulk foodstuffs.
And that was when Marguerite liked to play. I met Marguerite when I first arrived at the food bank - she was a feisty, diminutive 85 year old with 3 grown children, all older than me, at that time in my early 60’s.
Marguerite liked to come up to the parking lot and sit on one the handcarts so she could be rolled down the ramp like she was on a roller coaster ride and then, still on the handcart, be paraded through the foodbank waving at the other volunteers like she was in a Mardi Gras parade. She was a caution.
There are a lot of former military guys working, volunteering, at the foodbank (courtesy of the local naval base) - you can tell they are ex-military because they are unfailingly kind and polite - as well as being extremely efficient and organized and team-work friendly.
Darrell and Walter are two of the ex-military guys - either one them looks like they could bench press a small car without breaking much of a sweat (definitely the guys you want defending your country). Darrell and Walter and Susan (Walter’s wife, also ex-military) brought in their extreme organizing skills from the navy, modernizing and stream-lining inventory, storage and distribution. (Susan is not a weight lifter but she does appear to outrank both Walter and Darrell.)
Peggy reminded me of my own mother - a pretty olive-complected woman in her late 70’s, early 80's. She was briskly efficient and had a big heart - she would bring in home-made soup for some of the other volunteers, even bringing me a jar of peach jam when she heard it was my favourite. One day she seemed a little out of sorts and when I asked her if she was okay, she sobbed briefly on my shoulder saying it was the anniversary of her husband's death and she missed him so very, very much.
A bare 2 weeks later, Peggy was admitted into hospital and just a couple of days after that she passed on.
I was sad about her passing but happy for her that she was going to be re-united with her husband, as I was happy for my mother who saw her own death as the gateway to being re-united with her husband, my father.
Cec was almost in his late 70's when I first met him. He had been referred to as being gruff and grumpy but that was just a surface veneer. Now, in his late 80's, he still comes into the foodbank several times a week and stocks shelves and rotates inventory. He is slowing down a little now with some health complications but still has a crinkle-faced infectious laugh (when he’s not being gruff and grumpy, of course).
Sandy has been volunteering at the foodbank for more than 20 years and will be finishing off her 70’s later this year. She has a big, wide smile that fills the room and warms it, too.
And it’s not just older people who volunteer at the foodbank. Dave and Peter are just youngsters in their 50's - they both thought that they had retired but given the amount of time they spend volunteering at the foodbank, they obviously thought wrong.
The foodbank provides about 500 grocery hampers a month - feeding more than 1,200 people, children and adults.
There are some clients who look a little worse for wear, worn and weary, fighting an uphill battle to just live a tough life. But most of those receiving hampers look like people you would pass on the street and are pleasant and patient and grateful even with their self-confidence bruised and their pride abraded at having to stand in line at a foodbank.
Amanda has a severe case of agoraphobia - extreme social anxiety. She comes to the foodbank once a month like all the other clients but has trouble sleeping the night before she comes because the visit is so stressful and embarrassing for her.
“But everyone there is always so kind,“ she says, “they even know my name, and it always ends with me leaving with a smile on my face. Gratitude doesn't begin to cover it.”
And there is Chantel, a young lady a little down on her luck who came to the food bank accompanied by her friend as moral support. Chantel pushed her cart of groceries up the ramp and into the parking lot skipping, literally skipping, and singing out to her friend “look at all the food they gave me, look at all the food.”
Some names are easy to remember, some are hard to forget.
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Celebrate a Decade of Doylefest and Support the Community Arts Mentorship Program !
Saskatoon, SK – The Community Arts Mentorship Program (formerly CAMP Sask Arts) is excited to announce the 10th anniversary of Doylefest, a beloved music festival and fundraiser.
From September 6th to 8th, 2024, musicians, music lovers, and families join in celebration near Saskatoon, close out the summer, and support a cause that brings music and art to under-served and remote communities in Saskatchewan.
A Decade of Doylefest:
Celebrating 10 Years of Community and Music
What began as a birthday party for Eliza Doyle on her land near Asquith, SK, has grown into a major fundraising event for Community Arts Mentorship Program. Doylefest has continually evolved, attracting larger crowds and more diverse musical acts each year. This year’s milestone 10th anniversary, themed "A Decade of Doylefest," promises to be the most exciting yet.
Supporting Community Arts Mentorship Program
As a fundraiser, Doylefest plays a crucial role in supporting Community Arts Mentorship Program’s mission to provide music and art lessons, experiences, residencies, projects, and instruments to communities in need. The organization has recently received the Downie-Wenjack Blanket Fund grant, and is a nominee for this year's Western Canadian Music Awards for Industry Achievement, highlighting the program’s impact and dedication to fostering arts education.
Family-Friendly Fun in a New Location
Located at Eagle Creek Regional Park, the site offers a fully-serviced campground with washrooms, showers, a concession stand, disc-golf, mini-golf, a 9-hole golf course, children’s area, playgrounds, walking trails, and both electrical and non-electrical camp spots.
Exciting Lineup and Activities
- for full line up, including photos and bios visitwww.communityartsmentorship.com/doylefest/lineupand-tickets
Over three days, Doylefest features 32 musical acts, including headliners Chesterfield, Oscar’s Hollow, Kory Istace vs The Time Pirates, Emmett Hall, Eliza Mary Doyle, The Seahags, The Great Fuss, LJ, Raven Reid, ZHE The Free and many more.
The festival will also include children’s performances, face painting, tie-dying, disc-golf tournament, vendors, concession, indoor cabaret with beer gardens, and latenight jamming. New this year is the indoor Cabaret on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:30 pm to 1:00 am, featuring live music and a bar.
Event Details
● Main Stage Hours:
○ Friday: 6 pm – 10 pm
○ Saturday: 10:30 am – 10 pm
○ Sunday: 10:30 am – 3 pm (Free by donation)
● Cabaret and Beer Garden Hours:
○ Friday: 10:30 pm - 1:00 am
○ Saturday: 10:30 pm - 1:00 am
● Tickets:
○ Day Pass: $30
○ Full Weekend Pass: $50
○ 18 and under are free
○ Available at the gate or online at https://www.communityartsmentorship.com/doylefest
○ For camping costs and site booking please visithttps://letscamp.ca/camps/eagle-creek-regional-park
Join the Celebration!
Help close out the summer with a memorable weekend of music, fun, and community spirit. By attending Doylefest, participants will support the arts and make a difference in the lives of many. Don’t miss out on this special 10th-anniversary celebration!
For more information, please contact:
Jille Shotton
Director of Marketing and Communications communications@communityartsmentorship.com 306-370-5880
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TOWN OF ASQUITH
Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on August 19, 2024. Attending was Acting Mayor Jackie Stobbe, Councillors Cecilia Mryglod, Darcy Stack, and Wade Monks-Janzen. Councillor Pete Heck attended via video call. Also attending was Acting Administrator Kaila Montgomerie.
The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Jackie Stobbe at 7:10 p.m.
A resolution was made to accept the council minutes from the July 10, 2024, regular council meeting.
Council made a motion to accept the July 2024 financials and July 2024 bank reconciliations as presented. Accounts Paid in the amount of $106,172.50 and Accounts Payable of $129,923.08 were accepted as presented.
Bylaw 1-2024, “Administration Bylaw” was passed.
2024 Fall Clean Up Days will be held at the Sportsground Parking Lot on Friday, September 13 from 9am – 6pm and Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9am – 5pm. Two waste bins from Len’s Hauling and two metal recycling bins from BN Metals will be provided. Waste bins will be emptied and replaced as required throughout the day. Open to ratepayers of the Town of Asquith only.
TTOWN OF DELISLE
own Council held a regular meeting on August 13th, 2024. A resolution was passed to sponsor the Fall Fest Senior’s Supper on September 5th in the amount of $1,500.00 and to support the request for a road closure on September 7th between 11:00am to 5:00pm on 1st Street West from Railway Avenue to 3rd Avenue for the Fall Fest parade.
A resolution was passed to sponsor the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command’s request for an ad in the 2024 Military Service Recognition Book in the amount of $250.00 (including GST).
A resolution was passed to change the street name of “Potash Trail” to “Grain Miller’s Drive” in relation to Plan #102143464 S5 and S6.
A resolution was passed to support the request for discretionary use of Lot 20, Block 11, Plan G11 upon the condition that a commercial building permit is approved and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed with public notification.
A resolution was passed to purchase a new Columbarium at the approximately cost of $11,200 plus GST.
A resolution was passed to add weekend tournament rates at Harold Worth Park; in addition to the annual fees, in the amount of $200.00 (GST included).
A resolution was passed to extend the Hall Caretaking Contract attached to Bylaw 9-2023 by one year on the same terms and conditions in accordance with Section A.9. of the contract.
A resolution was passed to support the request for rezoning from Future Urban Development (FUD) to General Industrial (IND) of SE 13-3409-3 Plan 66S24148 Ext 2; NE 13-34-09-3 Plan 66S24148 Ext 2; SE 13-34-09-3 Ext 5 and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed with public notification.
A resolution was passed to reschedule the regularly scheduled Council meeting on November 12th, 2024 at 7:00pm to November 5th, 2024 at 7:00pm to accommodate municipal elections.
The 2024 Waterworks Rate Policy & Waterworks Capital Investment Strategy were adopted.
Bylaw 6-2024 was passed to enter into a land lease agreement with the Delisle Outdoor Rink Association relating to a portion of Parcel A, Plan 102234732.
Bylaw 7-2024 was passed to enter into an easement agreement with SaskEnergy relating to a portion of Parcel A, Plan 102234732.
REGULAR LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
RM OF CORMAN PARK - September 23, 9:00am
RM OF DUNDURN - September 17, 8:00am
RM OF EAGLE CREEK - September 10, 9:00am
RM OF HARRIS - September 11, 8:00am
RM OF MCCRANEY - September 12, 8:00am
RM OF MILDEN - September 11, 9:00am
RM OF MONTROSE - September 12, 8:00am
RM OF PERDUE - September 10, 9:00am
RM OF ROSEDALE - September 10, 8:00am
RM OF RUDY - September 11, 6:00pm
RM OF VANSCOY - September 12, 9:00am
TOWN OF ASQUITH - September 11, 7:00pm
TOWN OF BIGGAR - September 3 & 17, 7:15pm
TOWN OF DELISLE - September 10, 7:00pm
TOWN OF DUNDURN - September 10, 5:30pm
TOWN OF HANLEY - September 9, 7:00pm
TOWN OF LANGHAM - September 9 & 23, 6:30pm
TOWN OF OUTLOOK - September 11 & 25, 7:00pm
TOWN OF RADISSON - September 18, 7:00pm
TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - September 8, 4:00pm
VILLAGE OF BORDEN - September 17, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - September 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - September 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - September 11, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF HARRIS - September 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN - September 12, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KENASTON - September 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KINLEY - September 10, 6:30pm
VILLAGE OF LOREBURN - September 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF MILDEN - September 18, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF PERDUE - September 17, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF STRONGFIELD - September 10, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF TESSIER - September 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - September 10, 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.
Complete Fire Ban in the RM of Vanscoy and the RM
of Corman Park
Until Further Notice
This does NOT include the Town of Delisle, Village of Vanscoy or Pike Lake Provincial Park
VILLAGE OF TESSIER Appendix C FORM H [Section 66 of the Act] Notice of Call for Nominations (Municipal or School Division Elections)
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Mayor: Village of Tessier
Councillor: Village of Tessier Number to be elected: 2
will be received by the undersigned on the 11th day of September, 2024, from 9:00 am to noon at the Village Office and during regular office hours; or by appointment by calling the Administrator at 1-306-831-7133 to September 25, 2024 until 4:00pm at the Village Office.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations:
Johnson’s Garage The Village Office or by calling the Administrator at 1-306-831-7133.
Dated this 1st day of September, 2024. Lisa Trask Returning Officer
Kelly Block MP Report August 22, 2024
New Capital Gains Tax Can Still Be Stopped
This past spring, the Liberals raised taxes without even passing a law by forcing a last-minute motion in Parliament (rather than an actual bill) to try and implement the new capital gains tax increase.
The Liberals claim this is a tax on the ultra-rich. In reality, it’s not. It is:
• A tax on food
• A tax on homebuilding
• A tax on retirement
• A tax on pensions
• A tax on doctors
• A tax on pharmacists
• A tax on truckers •
business owners
DOnly Justin Trudeau would tax farmers during a food affordability crisis, doctors, during a doctor shortage, and homebuilding during a housing crisis.
Canadians will be worse off because of Justin Trudeau’s new tax increase.
The motion passed which begs the question: what other last-minute surprise tax hikes will the Finance Minister spring on people after the fact? For example, we know that the Liberals have long considered a home equity tax. In fact, Justin Trudeau recently met with Generation Squeeze to discuss this very idea.
The good news? They will be forced to table legislation to enact the tax in the fall. Which means there is still time to stop this tax.
Contact the Finance Minister and tell her you can’t afford this tax.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland
Department of Finance Canada 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5
chrystia.freeland@fin.gc.ca
Kelly Block, MP www.kellyblockmp.ca
Delisle Community RCMP Detachment Report
elisle Community RCMP Detachment is located at 201 1st St. West in the same building as the Town Office and Wheatland Library.
Delisle Detachment is amalgamated with Martensville, Radisson and Warman with a total complement of 33 sworn officers, one community constable and 6 civilian support staff. The Detachment provides 24 hour policing coverage and encompasses much of the area surrounding Saskatoon to the north and west. This includes the RMs of Corman Park, Vanscoy, Montrose, Great Bend, Mayfield and all of the cities and towns within those boundaries, except for the Town of Dalmeny, which has its own police service. The RCMP encourages the general public to contact them whenever there are policing issues; e.g. traffic violations, theft, vandalism, etc. If citizens do not contact the RCMP, the RCMP are not aware of the problem and are therefore unable to allocate manpower to the problem or the area.
Criminal record checks for employment or volunteer purposes are available. If you live in the Asquith, Delisle, Grandora, Pike Lake, or Vanscoy area you must apply for the record check at Delisle. You may go to Martensville or Warman office if you are
unable to attend the Delisle office during their open hours. However, be aware that there is a $40 fee charged at both of these locations for all criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks for employment purposes and there is a ONE WEEK WAIT FOR RESULTS. For volunteer positions at ALL LOCATIONS you must present a letter or email from the organization you are volunteering with in order to get the record check at no cost. YOU CANNOT HAVE IT DONE IN SASKATOON!!! You must appear in person with 2 pieces of valid government issued identification (e.g.; driver’s license, health card, passport). Please make sure to apply for your record check well in advance of when you need it as delays do exist.
Delisle office hours are: Tuesdays 8:30 am- 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure the office is open as unscheduled closures do occur on occasion. Non-emergency calls can be made to (306) 4933240 or 310-7267 Emergencies should be communicated through 911.
COMMUNITY REPORTS
OLD BONE TRAIL
Multiple 4-H Club
Confirmed
For more information contact Joanne Richmond at 306 - 493 - 7738 oldbonetrailmultiple4h@gmail.com www.4-h.sk.ca
Trish Grams at 306 - 291 - 8528 trish_grams@live.ca www.4-h.sk.ca
Ag Society
41st Annual Fair
The Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society is pleased to announce our 41st Annual Fair happening on Saturday, September 7th at the Delisle Senior Center ! Exhibit drop off will take place on Friday, September 6th from 5pm-8pm.
There is a category for everyone so please pick up a catalogue today from our local businesses or find it online at www.vanscoyag.com
OWe are excited to be part of Fall Fest with the Delisle & District Recreation Association and look forward to another great festival.
Also happening in September. is Safety Day for our local grade 3 and 4 students and will be on Wednesday, September 18th. This is a huge undertaking and an incredible learning opportunity for our youth. We need your help ! We are looking for
ne year ago the idea was brought forward to install a 35ft flag pole with a 6ft x 12 ft Canadian flag on top. The location is to be at the new Town of Delisle sign which is west of the Co-op and busy highway #7.
Delisle Town Council approved this patriotic idea and fundraising began. Almost $3,000.00 has been raised from donations and the highly valued Co-op Friday BBQ's.
volunteers to help run our stations. If you can volunteer please consider, it's a great way to give back.
Email us at vanscoyag@gmail.com
Submitted by Anita Roston, Co-President
Delisle Seniors Club Provides Digital Literacy for Seniors Canadian Flag to Fly in Delisle
September Happenings in Borden & Radisson
TThe attractive, custom made flag pole is almost complete and will be installed by the end of August. Soon after a ceremony will take place to raise our beautiful flag, which stands for freedom and equality.
Donations are still being accepted at the Town Office. These funds will cover the cost of future flag replacement due to wind damage.
he Delisle Seniors are pleased to announce that we have received funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizon’s for Seniors Program for Digital Literacy for Seniors. We are partnering with Vanscoy and Asquith to offer this program.
The program enables us to provide free virtual support sessions, volunteer training and twelve digital literacy workshops via Zoom. Start date for the sessions is September 18, 2024, ending December 4, 2024.
We are partnering with Connected Canadians, a digital inclusion charity, who offers free support and technology training to older adults. There are mentors who supply support to seniors in using devices, online safety, and staying connected with family and friends.
We wish to thank the Government of Canada New Horizon for Seniors Program for their financial support to allow us to offer this program in Delisle.
For more information or to enrol, contact Ellen Fraser by phone or text 306290-7052, or by email billellenfraser@hotmail.com
Submitted by:
Ellen Fraser President - Delisle Seniors
Delisle Angel Tree Offers Thanksgiving Hampers
The Delisle and Area Angel Tree is offering Thanksgiving hampers for the ones in need !
The Angel Tree has been distributing Christmas hampers and gifts to Delisle and the surrounding communities since 2019. This year they have become an incorporated non-profit organization. They are working on expanding their program in several ways as they strive to provide food security for everyone in Delisle and surrounding communities.
One of their biggest step toward this is the Community Pantry located in the foyer of the Delisle Pharmacy. The pantry has been open since May and is meant to be a place where you leave food when you can and take food when you need. So far it is going great with a steady stream of both drop offs and pick ups. The Angel Tree program also buys food as needed to keep the shelves stocked, ensuring that anyone in need can stop in and take a few items to cook a couple of meals.
The Thanksgiving hampers are another recent expansion. They can only accept and distribute non-perishables through the pantry, but with the Thanksgiving hampers they will distribute some fresh produce too, and they are hoping to be able to turn this into an ongoing 'pop-up' with perishable items.
They are going to be trying out different models and numbers, and also assessing the needs in the community and the best way to meet these needs ensuring food security for everyone, without the programs being abused and used beyond any true need.
They plan to have as many as 25 hampers available, with the choice of either a Thanksgiving meal or a fresh food hamper.
These will be offered by self-nomination only which they will be accepting between September 3 and September 15, with pick-up day on October 10.
Call Rachelle at 306-715-2737 or email delisleangeltree@gmail.com if you or your family need this the extra help.
Langham Community Connection Event
Highlighting Mennonite, Hutterite, Doukhobor and Ukrainian Culture
Langham’s Community Connection Event is well under way, presenters from each of the four ethnic groups; Mennonite, Hutterite, Doukhobor and Ukrainian are prepared to tell their stories by way of talks, music, or dance in the Langham Community Hall on Saturday September 21, 2024.
Beginning at 10 am Dr. Walter Epp(Thunder Bay, ON) will speak for the Mennonite group followed by Lesley Masuk’s (Lethbridge, AB) PowerPoint presentation.
1:00 pm Mae Popoff, Saskatoon, Sk. will present Doukhobor history and the Doukhobor choir will regale us with their singing. Gabrielle Luby’s Ukrainian Dancers, Langham SK, will entertain us with authentic Ukrainian dancing and Norm and The Golden Aces, Radisson SK. will conclude the afternoon’s programing with band music, including songs in the Ukrainian language. All of these happenings are free of charge.
Meanwhile, 10 am to 6:00 pm, in the Curling Rink, there will be an Ethnic Food Fare, this with Clay baked bread, perogies, keilka, farmers sausage, Zumma borscht, Mexican Mennonite groceries and much more available for purchase.
Simultaneously, in the Curling rink, cultural videos will be shown from 11 am – 6:00 pm.
A PLAUTDEITSCHE OVENDT (Low German
Evening) 7:00 pm both Friday and Saturday Sept 20 & 21st will include Plautdietsch Leeda, (Low German songs) by Helen Klassen, Gord Martins and Ben Buhler, and ne jeschijcht (stories) by Ron Wahl and Shirley Rosenfeldt. The highlight of the evening will be the play titled Eina Mutt Frein (One Must Mary) The play is the story of bachelor brothers William and Frank, whose lives are about to take a drastic change when their elderly aunt Gertrude announces she is no longer going to put up with their obsession with books and is leaving. She reminds them their dying father’s wish was that one of them was to marry and insists that is what must happen. Gertrude has selected a ‘bride’ now all that remains is for the brothers to decide which one will become the groom. Lots are drawn to determine the un, or lucky, one. Be prepared to belly laugh as the story plays out.
Eina Mutt Frein is directed by Sela Balzer, the cast: Will Peters, Phil Martins, Elaine Friesen and Elaine Nemanishen.
Tickets $25.00 each; purchase advance by email: langhamcommunityconnection@gmail.com or call/text Deb K. 306-270-4936
Also available at the door with cash only. All seats are rush seating
For more information: Sela B. 306-361-7264
10th Annual Back 40 Show & Shine Sees Record Attendance
People's Choice award was given to Dale Dahlan from Pike Lake with his 1954 Fargo
There was record attendance for the 10th anniversary of the Back 40 Show and Shine in Delisle. The July 13th Show and Shine saw a beautiful day that brought out 196 vehicles that featured many local cars, as well as ones that came from as far as Prince Albert to Elrose. A big thank
Competitors Choice award went to Sheldon Weinert from Tisdale with his 1972 GMC
you to everyone who brought their vehicles out and to all the people who came to look and admire them.
The People's Choice award was given to Dale Dahlan from Pike Lake with his 1954 Fargo. The Competitors Choice award went to Sheldon Weinert from Tisdale with his 1972 GMC truck.
As we embark on another back-to-school season, the absence of a formal social media curriculum, particularly for high school students, is again apparent. Today, digital literacy is a necessity, not a luxury. Yet, educators haven't taken steps to ensure our youth are skilled to navigate social media's many complexities.
Should kids be learning about social media in the streets?
Young people are exposed to Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media platforms from an early age. According to a recent study by Common Sense Media, 53% of kids in the US have a smartphone by age 11, allowing them to create content, build online personas, and interact with peers. Meanwhile, educators continue to treat social media as just another distraction, overlooking its many negative aspects, such as cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and social media's addictive nature and not offer substantive training on responsible use of smartphones and social media.
A 14-year-old's behaviour on social media today will have profound consequences on their future, especially regarding employment. Nowadays, digital literacy skills are just as essential—I'd argue more essential—reading, writing, and mathematics.
What would a high school social media curriculum look like? Despite not being an educator, I suggest the following as starting points:
Social Media Etiquette and Safety
Social media is full of constantly evolving unwritten rules and double edge swords; hence, educators should be teaching:
•Online interaction best practices for peers, authoritative figures, and strangers
•Understanding privacy settings, content sharing permissions, and data privacy
•Identifying and avoiding scams, phishing attempts, and predatory behaviour
•Screen time management, social comparison, and social media’s potential negative impact on mental health
•Managing online conflicts, bullying, and cancel culture with emotional intelligence
Digital Identity and Personal Branding
Students need to understand (read: take seriously) that what they post on social media will forever be tied to them. Therefore, they need the skills to judge whether what they're about to post may put them at risk (too much information), be misconstrued, or potentially create obstacles to their future. Developing and maintaining a positive, authentic digital identity while staying safe is one of the most important skills we can teach young people.
•Understanding the concept of a personal brand—the art of becoming knowable, likable and trustable—and how to leverage social media to create a personal brand that attracts like-minded people and opportunities
•Sharing content, imagery, and messaging online in a strategic and safe manner
•Developing a cohesive voice across social platforms
•Learning how to authentically express one's strengths, interests, and values online
•Staying on top of your digital reputation and avoiding common pitfalls like oversharing or posting controversial content
Today's students' future depends on taking control of their online presence and utilizing social media for authentic self-expression and career preparation rather than
mindless consumption and performative posturing for views and likes, which encourage reckless posting and often result in getting into trouble online.
Social Media for Networking and Career Advancement
Young people need to learn how to grow their professional careers through social media platforms. (file this under 'life skills')
•Creating a LinkedIn profile and how to use the platform for networking and job searches
•Making use of Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, et al, to showcase skills, portfolios, and thought leadership
•Connecting and engaging with industry influencers, brands, and career communities
•Creating a personal website or online portfolio that complements social media profiles
•Strategies for researching companies, connecting with hiring managers, and landing internships and jobs
Social Media Content Creation and Marketing
A social media curriculum would not be complete without a hands-on deep dive into content creation and digital marketing.
•Ideation and brainstorming techniques for developing engaging social media content
•Practical skills like visual design, video production, and copywriting for social
•Best practices for leveraging features like hashtags, geotags, and influencer collaborations
•Analytical skills for measuring social media performance and optimizing content
•Ethical considerations around sponsored content, influencer marketing, and digital advertising
Hands-on training will help students become savvier creators and give them a competitive edge if they pursue careers in marketing, advertising, public relations, or digital media, which are likely to see exponential growth in the coming decades.
Of course, implementing a social media education program at the high school level will have its challenges. The biggest challenge is that social media is still in its infancy and, therefore, still evolving, with new social media platforms, apps, and management tools emerging daily. Then there's our ever-changing 'political correctness,' which will require educators to constantly stay on top of the social media landscape and promptly implement these changes into the curriculum.
Ultimately, the overarching goal of a social media curriculum is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the digital landscape thoughtfully and intentionally—tools they'll need to thrive personally and professionally in our hyper-advancing, technology-driven world.
Equipping our young people with practical social media expertise prepares them for future success and enables them to be responsible, ethical digital citizens, which you may have noticed from your feeds is lacking. With so much of our personal and professional lives taking place online, it's long been overdue to prepare our youth for a digitized world.
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
Radisson Fair Gymkhana
Radisson and District 102nd Annual Agricultural Fair Gymkhana Day, Saturday, August 10 provided a great opportunity for kids of all ages to showcase their horses and horse skills. Forty six horses from neighbouring communities competed in 31 events, making a full afternoon competition.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Pee Wee High Point Maddie Kerpan on Smoke
Junior High Point Leah Newman on Tequila
Intermediate High Point Pablo on Ferguson (two way tie) Lexi Newman on Chester
Senior High Point Jennifer Payne on Codie
Jackpot Barrels Jennifer Payne on Codie
Gretna Green Isabella and Lance Walker
Hide Race Kipling and Earl Kieper
Youngest Competitor Brielle Kieper
A huge thank you goes to the gymkhana committee for running a fun, successful event. This is a great group of volunteers.
Also, a sincere thank you to the competitors who come to support the community with good horses and good attitudes. They say it takes a village, but many villages and towns come together for these small-town events.
The miles travelled to support ours are appreciated.
Folk Tales And Everyday Life Stories Of Prairie Immigrants Offer Rare Historical Insights, as Detailed in New Book
Have you ever wondered what newcomers to the Canadian Prairies in the late 1800s and early 1900s really thought and how they lived? How did they feel about their new country’s weather and land? What did they enjoy or dislike about prairie life? What kind of pastimes, such as sports or dancing, did they engage in? What other entertainment did they seek?
Folklife and Superstition: The Luck, Lore and Worldviews of Prairie Homesteaders answers those questions and more. Forthcoming from Heritage House on September 3, 2024, the book is a vivid and deeply insightful collection of Prairie folklife, compiled from hundreds of first-person archival accounts.
As an author and academic, Dr. Sandra Rollings-Magnusson has been researching and writing about the homesteading era for more than thirty years. Her previous book, Tales from the Homestead: A History of Prairie Pioneers, 1867–1914, which came out in 2022, was a finalist for the Alberta Literary Award’s Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction.
Although she’s written four previous books about the homesteading era, Rollings-Magnusson said it’s her love for the time that keeps her researching and writing.
Folklife and Superstition focuses on immigrants who came to the Canadian Prairies (specifically Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan) between 1867 and 1914. Migrating primarily from northwestern and eastern Europe, some were lured by the promise of prosperity and land ownership while others were fleeing war, famine, and persecution. Stories include those of families from England, Ireland, Scotland, Shetland Islands, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, China, and the United States.
Sandra Rollings-Magnusson is an Associate Professor of Sociology at MacEwan University. She has studied western Canadian homesteaders for over thirty years.
“I keep wanting to discover new and fascinating aspects of life as it was in the late 1800s, so I keep thinking of new topics to write about. It’s never-ending,” says Rollings-Magnusson, happily.
Intended for a general audience, Rollings-Magnusson’s new book, Folklife and Superstition: The Luck, Lore and Worldviews of Prairie Homesteaders, reveals stories full of humour, beliefs, fear, and hope. Filled with archival photographs, it delves into the social side of prairie life rather than political and economic discussions typically associated with western prairie development.
While sifting through the research she’d collected over the years, Rollings-Magnusson “was surprised to find that there was such a strong cohesiveness among the homesteaders, even though they came from different countries, had different ethnicities and cultures, and spoke various languages.”
Each chapter in Folklife and Superstition focuses on a different topic and they cover a wide range. From country fairs, community dances, picnics, and childhood games to beliefs about good or back luck and weather phenomena. Chapters on jokes and tricks as well as common phrases no longer seen today offer a rare glimpse into the lives of average people in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Rollings-Magnusson, an associate professor of sociology at MacEwan University, draws connections among the vast body of research she has done on the Canadian homesteading era. She has found that newcomers to the Canadian Prairies created their own microcosm of society.
“Finding the archival information that backed up this argument was fascinating and compelling,” states Rollings-Magnusson. Homesteaders on the Prairies during this time were faced with similar conditions and challenges, including a different climate from their home countries, new geography, language barriers, and the task of building homes and feeding their families. But through this common struggle, they created a new social environment.
“This is revealed through their poetry, songs, tall tales, jokes, legends and traditions, superstitions and proverbial sayings as well as aspects of family lore. Homesteaders also learned from each other as they interacted with each other,” explains Rollings-Magnusson. “They influenced each other to create a new society.”
Folklife and Superstition shares stories relating to the good times that people had—how they celebrated milestones, how they entertained themselves, what hobbies they had—alongside stories of perseverance, hardship, danger, and tenacity.
POINTS OF INTEREST
• Written for a trade audience (not scholarly). No other book on this topic—this is the first book to focus on social norms, values, and beliefs of prairie immigrants in Canada.
• Incorporates hundreds of first-person accounts gleaned from provincial and university archives, from immigrants to Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, 1867–1914.
• Includes more than 70 archival photographs of daily life.
• Author is an expert in the topic; she has been writing about western Canadian homesteaders for more than thirty years.
• Author’s previous book with Heritage House, Tales from the Homestead (2022) was a finalist for the Alberta Literary Awards’ Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction.
• Topics focus on the social aspects of prairie living, including recreational activities and hobbies, good and back luck superstitions, beliefs of various ethnic groups, the cultural differences among the settlers, weather and change of the seasons, forging community and friendships through language barriers, and the difficulties of homesteading with few amenities or assistance.
• Reveals a new social environment created as homesteaders learned from each other as they interacted with each other— through poetry, songs, tall tales, jokes, legends, traditions, beliefs, proverbial sayings, and aspects of family lore.
Key Events and Voting Information for Saskatchewan Credit Union Merger Announced
Credit Union members will vote to decide on the potential merger of three rural Saskatchewan Credit Unions
SASKATCHEWAN, AUGUST 12, 2024
Several important events and milestones in the potential merger of Cypress Credit Union, Diamond North Credit Union, and Prairie Centre Credit Union will be happening over the next four weeks. The three credit unions want to create a single credit union dedicated to growing, serving, and supporting rural Saskatchewan. “This is a significant milestone in the exploration of a partnership between our three credit unions,” says Greg Hannay, Board Chair of Prairie Centre Credit Union. “In early September, the members of the three credit unions will vote on the potential merger. Credit union members always have a voice, and our members are in the driver’s seat of this merger.”
Members will have from September 4 at noon to September 10 at 6:00 pm to vote online or in-branch on the potential merger. In advance of the voting, there will be a Special Meeting of Members held by each of the three credit unions where the motion will be made that will allow the proposed merger to be voted on by members. “As we explored this partnership, our members have had many opportunities to share their feedback, ask questions and learn more,” says Greg Pagan, the Board Chair of Diamond North Credit Union. “There were in-person open houses in June, the ability to ask questions through www.drivingruralprosperity.ca, and on social media, and the chance to talk with employees when they come into a branch.”
Two virtual information sessions are planned for mid to late August. “The virtual information sessions are a way for our members to come together, ask questions, and find out more about the merger and the benefits we believe it will deliver,” says Kelly Bakanec, the Board Chair of Cypress Credit Union. “We invite our members to join us for one of the two Merger Monday information sessions.”
Members can register for the date they prefer on their credit union website. Details on the various meetings and key dates can be found in the attached backgrounder, and at www.drivingruralprosperity.ca.
Merger Monday Virtual Information Sessions:
Monday, August 19 at 7pm or Monday, August 26 at 7pm
Members and the community can virtually join one of two information sessions and find out more about the proposed partnership between the three credit unions. Registration links for each credit union can be found below.
Special Meeting of Members:
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10am
This is a virtual meeting where the motion will be brought forward that will allow the proposed merger to be voted on by members. Members have until September 2 to register for the meeting. Registration links for each credit union can be found below.
Registration Links for All Meetings:
Cypress Credit Union: cypresscu.sk.ca
Diamond North Credit Union: diamondnorthcu.com/partnership
Prairie Centre Credit Union: pccu.ca/partnership
Voting on the Potential Merger
Wednesday, September 4 at noon until Tuesday, September 10 at 6pm
Members of the three credit unions can access online voting at drivingruralprosperity.ca or they can vote in branch during this time.
For more information contact your local Credit Union branch.
AGRICULTURE REPORTS
August 7, 2024 – Nominations to fill four positions on the newly formed SaskOilseeds' Board opened today, with four-year director terms starting in January 2025. As the SaskCanola and Flax Commissions official merger into a single organization took effect on August 1st, we are seeking individuals with leadership experience to join us during this exciting, transitional time of growth and change.
The SaskOilseeds Board will be comprised of eight farmer-elected directors. A board nominee must be a registered producer – defined as a producer who has sold canola and/or flax in either of the previous two crop years (August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024) and who has not requested a levy refund in the past year.
Rentals
“Eight years tenure adds up to countless conversations that both challenged and inspired me,” says Keith Fournier, outgoing
SaskCanola Board Chair, “It has been incredibly rewarding to help guide investments in canola research, influence government policy, inform consumers and expand our markets. Time well spent, memories and an enhanced network to last a lifetime. I urge my fellow farmers to consider putting their names forward for election.”
Director responsibilities include five board meetings per year, plus participation on committees and appointments to external industry-related boards. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, professional team to represent and advance the interests of Saskatchewan farmers.
Applications are due by 12:00PM CST on September 30, 2024 More information can be found at www.saskcanola.com
West Central Crop Report
For the Period August 13 to 19, 2024
As harvest progresses within the region, producers are also busy with equipment maintenance, desiccating, swathing, hauling bales and completing haying. Producers have expressed concerns with yield and bushel weight impacts from the lack of rain and heat damage occurring throughout the region. Although rain is too late to be beneficial for most crops, producers are hopeful for rain following harvest to help replenish soil moisture conditions.
Currently, the west-central region is five per cent complete harvest. This is behind the fiveyear average of 13 per cent and 10-year average of 10 per cent for the region.
Within the west-central region, 50 per cent of fall rye has been harvested and 26 per cent of winter wheat. For spring seeded cereal crops, 18 per cent of oats have been harvested for feed with two per cent of barley harvested and one per cent of durum. For pulse crops within the region, 24 per cent of field peas are harvested followed by 22 per cent of lentils. For oilseed crops, both canola and mustard sit at one per cent harvested within the region. A full summary of individual crop harvest progress for all regions can be viewed in the attached harvest progress table.
Regionally, 60 per cent of the fall rye is reported at 1 CW and 40
per cent at 2 CW. Winter wheat grade quality is reported at 25 per cent 1 CW, 50 per cent at 2 CW and 25 per cent at 3 CW.
Rainfall was limited over the past week with the highest amount recorded in the Sonningdale area at 13 mm. The Marengo area received 8 mm and the Marsden area received 6 mm. The Macklin and Biggar areas both received 5 mm over the past week.
Topsoil moisture continues to be impacted in the region due to the drier conditions. Currently, cropland topsoil moisture is 14 per cent adequate, 69 per cent short and 17 per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is 15 per cent adequate, 66 per cent short and 19 per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is 14 per cent adequate, 63 per cent short and 23 per cent very short.
Pasture conditions continue to diminish within the region due to the persistent hot and drier conditions with water shortages starting to be a concern in some areas. Currently, six per cent of pastures are in excellent condition, 21 per cent are good, 49 per cent are fair and 24 per cent are poor.
Crop damage over the past week was mainly due to the impacts from lack of moisture combined with the increased temperature. Minor crop damage was reported from hail and wind. Grasshoppers continue to persist in the drier areas within the region but with overall minor damage reported.
LOCAL BUSINESSES
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Accommodations
Delisle Housing Authority
Providing Safe and Adequate
Housing to Individuals and Families in need. For more Information regarding availability and qualifications:
Call/Text Sue Stene 306-370-6306
sstene.delisle@housingauthoritysk.com
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
Chanda Massage & Reflexology
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Kristi Done Massage Therapy Call or Text to Book Vanscoy 306-292-9473
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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
Flo-Gate simple solution for managing the movement of grain or fertilizer Delisle 306-493-7409 www.flo-gate.ca
Graham Contracting
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
ovc@sasktel.net Gravel / Sand
Topsoil also available Asquith 306-230-4653
Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579
W.W. Rock & Gravel Asquith 306-329-4768
& In Floor Heat Specialists Service all Furnaces/Air
Jerry's J&L Frame and Alignment
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
Outlook Veterinary Clinic Outlook 306-867-8777
Health Foods
Darla Christopher Independent Epicure Consultant Delisle 306-493-2933 dsdt@ sasktel.net text 306-291-0298
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
