Assiniboia Times - March 1, 2024

Sask. RCMP police dogs respond to over 1,000 calls during 2023

Saskatchewan RCMP’s police dogs are highlytrained, multi-skilled and always ready to deploy to some of this province’s highest risk calls for service.

That’s why our police dog handlers keep the dogs in tiptop shape through training and proactive medical care – and learn to provide first aid to them on the field. A training opportunity held in Prince Albert February 6 to 7 helped officers from Saskatchewan RCMP’s Police Dog Services

(PDS) learn more about what to do in the case of a sudden injury or illness in the line of duty.

The session, developed by a veterinarian with the RCMP’s Police Dog Service Training Centre and the first-ever held in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction, covered everything from mobility exercises to recognizing the signs of heatstroke to administering proper doses of medication in the field.

During the session, police officers ran through a

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Nominations will be received during the period of February 26th – March 11th, 2024 inclusive, for the election of three Board Members.

The required nomination papers may be obtained at the Credit Union during normal business hours. Completed nomination papers must be returned to the Rockglen-Killdeer Credit Union on or before 5:00 p.m. March 11th, 2024.

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number of mock trauma scenarios and administered first aid to a dog dummy, and also talked about managing the emotional response handlers may have if their dog is injured.

PDS: trained, skilled and ready to deploy Saskatchewan RCMP has police dog teams ready to provide operational support throughout the province. The teams are posted throughout Saskatchewan

to allow for maximum availability and coverage.

All of the police dogs have general duty training, including for searching/tracking and assistance in apprehending suspects. For example, in late January, police dog Soap and his handler were called to track two men who had stolen a vehicle and discharged a firearm in the Battlefords Detachment area. When the stolen

vehicle was located, Soap led investigators straight to a house, where they found the suspects, one of whom had the keys to the stolen vehicle in his pocket.

Some of the dogs also have specialized skills, like explosives or drug detection. Police dog Kilo, who is part of the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit, helped his handler seize approximately 1.5 kilograms of cocaine dur-

ing a traffic stop in Maidstone in August 2023.

PDS assist in

1,015 calls in 2023

In 2023, PDS assisted in 1,015 investigations, including high risk situations – 229 of the calls involved firearms, 82 involved other weapons and 89 involved a flight from police. The handler-dog teams drove tens of thousands of kilometres during the year, to every corner of the province.

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Volleyball season starts for the Assiniboia Aces

Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter

A new 14UW Club Volleyball team, the Assiniboia Aces, have taken to the court and net results are worth it.

Talsa Warken, Assistant Coach, along with head coach, Corallee Bushell are new to club level coaching but say after attending the Development Coach Workshop and earning proper certification, they are prepared to head out on this endeavor.

“There have been many club teams at different age groups throughout the years in Assiniboia. There are many experienced volleyball coaches from our community and they have provided myself and Corallee the support and ambition to take on this new endeavor. It has been quite a few years since there has been a 14U club volleyball team,” said Warken.

The athletes are Grade 8, ages 13 and 14.

The Aces season started Nov. 27 of 2023 and will run until provincials April 19-20. The team plays five sanctioned tournaments as well as provincials, and they also have played some exhibition games with other teams within the district.

The club team is a big commitment as it also includes practise every Sunday, a few Friday practises with the rest of the season encompassing competition.

Warken noted that they made the decision to only include Assiniboia play ers even though they knew there would be a lot of out side interest. Local interest was high. Tryout took place in November with 18 ath letes coming out, and both coaches felt that was inspir ing to see so many girls that wanted to play.

“Corallee and I decided to take 10 players for the roster as this would be the

most competitive playing and training time for players to get the most out of their season. With that, we had to make tough decisions to cut eight and it was incredibly hard to make those calls after tryouts.”

The team created a budget for membership fees, insurance, tournament fees and registrations, jerseys and other supplies and each parent of the athlete paid dues. Warken said they looked at city costs and because there were less expenses here, they could make this affordable for Aces families.

The Assiniboia Elementary school allows use of their space at no cost, which is a huge cost saving for the club.

“Fundraising and supporting our team is vital as it allows for the development of something that transcends athletes and contributes to shaping our youth in our community. As volunteer coaches, we can lead these athletes to volunteerism and help mold fantastic young people. The morals we can show the players on and off the court builds good character. The girls worked at the Festival of Trees coat check and raised money for their warmup jerseys.”

“Our girls creatively, put together a Valentine’s Day basket and sold tickets. They sold out in five days and the commitment to the team is truly recognized. They wanted matching bags for their team and our expectation was that they earned these bags as it was not in our original budget. They continuously want to go above and beyond to help their team. This inspires us for the future of these young minds,” said Warken.

In addition to sanctioned tournaments held throughout the province, the Aces are attending Sask. Cup #3, which is a highly organized event that has a serpentine

seeding system for provincial competition.

Bushell and Warken have been playing volleyball together since they were in Grade 7. The duo was also part of a 14UW club team in 2007 with Laurie Hawkins as their coach. Empowered by their experiences, the women knew that this was a great age to start a club team, at the same age they started.

These coaches continuously play in a competitive ladies’ league out of Limerick, which they now have moved back to Assiniboia.

“Being in this stage of our lives, we can provide time to give back to our community and support youth in playing.” The Assiniboia

Members of the Assiniboia Aces gather on the court. In the back row, from left, are head coach Corallee Bushell, Macey Jordison, Kaelyn Nelson, Jillian Fehr, Jada Borgerson, Morgan Cranfield and Brooklyn Gee. In the front row, from left, are Emma Helland, Marlie Burnay, Ashtyn Krauss, Haylie Peterson, and assistant coach Talsa Warken.

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Preliminary runoff report released by Water Security Agency

The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report. Below average snow conditions, in combination with the generally dry fall conditions, is resulting in below normal to well

below normal runoff across the province.

Despite dry conditions heading into freeze up in Fall 2023, major water supply reservoirs in southern Saskatchewan are mostly at or above normal levels, except for

Avonlea and some in the southwest.

“In Saskatchewan, we are fortunate to have Lake Diefenbaker and I am glad to see other reservoirs in the province are at near normal levels,” said Minister Responsible for the Water Se-

Assiniboia RCMP request information on missing

On February 23, 2024 at approximately 6 p.m., Assiniboia RCMP received a report of a missing 24-yearold female, Jayleen McNab.

Jayleen was last seen by loved ones two weeks ago in Regina. Since she was reported missing, Assiniboia RCMP have been checking places Jayleen is known to

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visit and following up on information received. They are now asking members of the public to report information on Jayleen’s whereabouts.

Jayleen is described as five foot three and approximately 115 pounds. She has brown eyes and long black hair. RCMP are working to

obtain a photo of her.

If you have seen Jayleen or know where she is, contact Assiniboia RCMP at 306-642-7110. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

curity Agency David Marit. “In anticipation of potential dry summer conditions, a conservative overwinter operating plan focused on retaining water supplies is being implemented for Lake Diefenbaker and other reservoirs across the province.”

WSA is taking proactive measures to protect and manage Saskatchewan’s water by keeping water levels at Lake Diefenbaker 3.5 metres higher during the winter period to retain water supplies in the event of low mountain runoff, and by maintaining higher winter level at other major reservoirs, to store as much water as possible.

Long-range forecasts

predict near-normal precipitation and warmer temperatures than usual across Saskatchewan from February to April, with the southern areas experiencing the highest temperature increases.

“Our network of reservoirs and canals combined with our allocation system means we can store water and prioritize to ensure communities have reliable drinking water, while producers and industry receive equitable supply that does not negatively impact our environment,” said Marit.

WSA owns and manages 72 dams and over 230 kilometres of water conveyance channels

across Saskatchewan for water management purposes. WSA collects real time data from nearly 300 monitoring stations across the province. The data allows WSA to track and forecast the province’s water resources and make timely responses to changing conditions.

WSA is also working with communities across the province to identify their water supply needs and support the creation of drought preparedness plans. A full runoff report in March will be released once additional data is collected from snowpack surveys across the province, and regular updates throughout the spring.

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Calling all southern Saskatchewan rural towns surrounding Assiniboia. We are pleased to introduce you to our Freelance reporter Sherri Solomko, who is covering news stories for the Assiniboia Times and SaskToday.

If your community has an event or something special happening, please call the Assiniboia Times office and we will put Sherri in touch with you to cover your news. Help us to keep your news alive.

The Station Spin Studio spin-a-thon did their part in Rockglen raising $17,000 for 2024 Telemiracle.

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Editorial & Opinions

Sherri Solomko/Freelance Reporter

Not that we aren’t addicted other times of the year but I guarantee you from February through to March, our family is deep into avid curling fan-dom with the Scotties, Brier and World Championships.

Curling has cool terms like, “We’re shot”, “I call takeout”, “13.2 hog to hog” and how about “Hurry! Hard!”. What about knowing that men will sweep the house clean, draw to the button is a finesse play, angle raise double, through the port double, raise double or slash double are even cooler when you can hear it – and none of these terms have anything to do with a drink. Having the hammer is a big bonus.

My parents curled, a lot, so that meant we grew up in a rink. My dad, who is 85, still curls twice a week and he doesn’t miss watching our kids curl each week. That’s the beauty of this game. You can play it for a life time, you can be a life long fan. You can start when you’re ten or 30 and you can play as long as you choose. If your knees give out, you curl with a stick and trust me, check out any of these players in a league and they are bang on accurate!

It’s a very sociable game. Usually after a game, league curlers, and their fans, join each other in the lounge for a beverage or snacks. At one time, the Brier had a dedicated group that attended each year called “The Sociables’ and they emphasized the rockstar atmosphere in a curling venue. Attend any big-ticket curling event and fans, sometimes players too, all meet at ‘The Patch’.

Beginner curlers can rent or borrow equipment at their local club to start. You can play mixed doubles, Stirling style, mixed team with both men and women, or a four person men or women’s team. Youth have started in triples tournaments. Wheelchair curlers are some of the more highly decorated athletes in our province and country. The sport just keeps evolving.

Ok, yes, they are some occasional F-bombs at a national championship and they are usually from the same player or two but I can ascertain that curling has good values, good sportsmanship, players shake hands before and after the game and the referees are usually just observers, meant to measure the odd ‘too close to call’ rock but you don’t see players fighting or penalties in curling.

There are dozens of terms in the game of curling, played on perfectly pebbled ice, throwing 40-pound granite stones down

CURLING: OUR HAPPY PLACE BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE HOG LINE

the sheet (term for the ice surface played on) while team members encourage both by brushing and in verbal communication to hit the target, scoring points.

There must be something great about this game of stones because since it was reintroduced as a medal sport in the Olympics, participation rates skyrocketed and the number of countries in the World Curling Federation increased from 28 in 1998 to 67 in 2021, with more than two million players curling worldwide. Italy has one of the top men’s teams in the world and have influenced a new fan base not only by their skill but by simply starting a trend with the skip wearing a green hat emblazoned with the word “Trucks”.

Think curling is easy? It requires great balance as attested from even trying to walk on icy sidewalks in winter. Core strength, flexibility and coordination or invaluable. There is cardio involved as you put on about two kilometres or more walking up and down the ice, ready to sweep each stone. Sweeping itself is a cardio workout. Need a leg workout - curling is the activity for you as it works the calves, thighs and butts, as does the elongated lunge when delivering a rock. Arms and shoulders also don’t miss out on the workout action

Curling is a highly strategic sport that requires planning and acute execution with every single rock and team communication is key.

Curlers talk to each other, often acknowledging good shots and mingle and mix with fellow curlers and fans immediately following a game. A skip says “Let’s do an in-turn tap to the four foot”, while his teammate responds “I don’t mind that,” in the politest Canadian fashion. Fans don’t boo at big curling events. They remain relatively quiet and cheer after the shot is made, regardless of what team had just thrown the rock. It’s refreshing to watch nice people play sports with respect for each other and to those that paid to watch. It’s truly Canadian of us.

Curling creates community. Winter is long but curling gives us something to do if we play it, something to talk about with other likeminded people in coffee shops or online.

Saskatchewan has some rich curling history with teams like the Richardsons, Sandra Schmirler and Rick Folk. Clubhouses capture the spirt and history of curlers for all those who enter to embrace this storied curling history. Simply stated, curling rocks.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul, He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me. You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23.

In these short talks on Pass the Salt, we have been endeavoring to look at this 23rd Psalm. Today, we look at verse three, “He restores my soul!”

Holy Land sheep excel in the herding instinct. Each takes its own place in the grazing line in the morning and keeps this position all during the day. However, sometime during the day each sheep will leave his place in line and go to the shepherd. The shepherd pats the sheep on the head, scratches his nose, and whispers affectionately in his ear..

The sheep will then rub against the shepherd and may even nibble his ears. After these few moments of personal attention, the sheep is assured of the master’s love and he returns content to the line.

We too are like sheep. In this vast, impersonal, densely populated world we need to know that we have an affectionate and personal God. During our prayer period we feel His personal attention and know what the psalmist meant when he said, “He restores my soul.”

While God is everyone’s God, He is at the same time our very own God. To assure us of His affection He says, “ Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, they may forget, yet I will not forget you” Isa. 49:15.

We are not numbers to God. We are His very own. He knows us by name. He cares about our cares. He will provide the best for those who are His beloved. When we bow in prayer and feel the affection of His presence, we rise restored and renewed. “He restores my soul!” Something to think about.

Senior Rebels lead series vs Glentworth

The Assiniboia Senior Rebels currently lead round two of the Wood River division playoffs, with a two game lead over the Glentworth Thunder.

The Rebels won 5-4 over Glentworth during game one of the series, hosted at the Southland Co-op Centre in Assiniboia on February 23.

There was no scoring by either team in the first period. In the second period, all five of the Rebels goals were scored. Travis Marit scored two of the five goals, with Bryce Ball, Zack Evans and Kyle Hall all getting singles.

Glentworth came back late in the second period with two goals, and scored two more goals in the third period. They were unable to close the gap, with the Rebels claiming the win. Spencher Bushell was in net for the full 60.

It was a 5-4 overtime

win for the Rebels for game two of the series, held in Glentworth on February 24. In the first period, Glentworth scored once, while Riley Malone and Jacob Eger both scored goals for the Rebels.

There was no scoring in the second period. Bryce Hall scored back-to-back goals for the Rebels in the third period, with Glentworth tying up the game with three goals. Kyle Hall scored the overtime goal for the Rebels win. Bushell was in net for the game.

The second round is a best-of-five, and the Senior Rebels have home ice advantage. Game three will be at the Southland Co-op Centre on Friday, March 1 at 8:30 p.m..

If needed, game four is set to be hosted in Glentworth on Saturday, March 2, and game five will be back in Assiniboia on Sunday, March 3.

Skating performances at their best were seen by all during the regional skating competitions hosted at the Southland Co-op Centre in Assiniboia on February 17 and 18. There were 109 skaters who fearued their skills in routines, from skating clubs all over southern Saskatchewan, including regions two, three, four and five. Members of the Assiniboia Skating Club at regionals,

from left, included Juliette Martin, Mina Witges, coach Tasha Hoff, Samantha Engstrom, Lily Kwasnicki, and Hailey Anderson. Photos courtesy of Assiniboia Skating Club

Juliette Martin Hailey Anderson

Samantha Engstrom Lily Kwasnicki

BABIES OF 2023 Times

Madison Lee Mielke

Born Dec. 25, 2023

Parents Shanese and Dylan Mielke

Colson Jules Tessier

Born Oct 14, 2023

Parents Kayla Nelson & Dustin Tessier

Keela Anne Jonescu

Born Jan. 23, 2023

Parents Trista and Tyler Jonescu

Joey Timothy Dhlouhy

Born Nov. 17, 2023

Parents Sandy & Jud Dhlouhy

Grandparents Penny and the late Tim Dhlouhy Patsy & Randy Anderson

Barry Richard Booth

Born Dec. 18, 2023

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Paisley Joyce Fehr

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Ministry of Environment: residents can pay a key role in helping stop the spread of invasive species

It is Invasive Species

Awareness Week in Saskatchewan, marked from February 26 to March 3, and the perfect time to learn more about our province’s least wanted guests.

Invasive species - nonnative plants, animals, insects and diseases that have the potential to negatively impact Saskatchewan - can be unintentionally spread through recreational activities such as boating, camping, hiking, fishing, transporting firewood, gardening and more.

“Invasive species present a serious risk to our province’s biodiversity, as well as our farmland and forests,” said Environment Minister Christine Tell.

“Using the Framework for the Prevention and Management of Invasive Species in Saskatchewan as

a guide, public reporting helps slow the spread of these species, preserving Saskatchewan’s natural beauty and economic productivity.”

Residents play a key role in this work. By taking actions like cleaning, draining and drying all watercraft and stopping for checks at decontamination stations, only buying and burning local firewood, and reporting sightings of suspected pests, the public is helping us ‘stop the spread’.

To increase awareness, the Ministry of Environment will be sharing tips

on their Facebook page throughout the week to help people identify invasive species, understand the threats posed by these species and know how to prevent invasive species from being unintentionally introduced. To see the daily feature of Saskatchewan’s most unwanted guests, join the conversation on Facebook.

Suspected invasive species can be reported through the 24-hour TIPP line at 1-800-667-7561.

Residents can also sign up to be part of iMapInvasives - an invasive species mapping and data man -

agement tool administer by the Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre.

The Framework for the Prevention and Management of Invasive Species in Saskatchewan emphasizes a coordinated, province-wide effort to address the threat of invasive species. It also focuses on responding to establishment and adapting management strategies for those invasive species that are already present.

For more information, residents can find helpful links and tips on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment’s website.

Former Coronach resident honoured with award

Deena Kordt, a former Coronach resident, will be recognized with a Ruby award during the International Women’s Day Celebration on March 9.

Podcaster, publisher, author and coach Deena (Zoller) Kordt, draws from her personal journey of overcoming significant loss, domestic

abuse and formidable challenges to passionately empower women and girls, encouraging them to never give up.

She created UGLowGRL, a place for women to find recognition, encouragement and inspiration when they feel overwhelmed and ready to give up on their dreams.

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The importance of managing multiple medications

Individuals who are 60 and older are accustomed to making routine trips to the pharmacy to fill prescriptions. In fact, roughly 84 percent of adults between the ages of 60 and 79 use one or more prescription medications. Prescription medications prolong individuals’ lives and can make their daily lives more comfortable and manageable. As individuals age, their doctors may recommend various prescriptions, some of which they may need to take long-term. Managing multiple medications at once can be difficult, as it can be easy to lose track of which medications have been taken when individuals are prescribed more than one.

• Maintain an updated list of all medications you

take. A medication list should include both prescription and over-the-counter medications. OTC medicines include vitamins, supplements and herbal products.

• Share your medication list with family or close friends. A medication list should be accessible, and seniors can even share it with close family members, who can then advise medical professionals which medicines you are taking in emergency situations when you may not be conscious.

• Routinely review your medicine list with health care providers and pharmacists. Individuals should discuss their medicines with their physicians during each appointment. Ask if all medicines still need to be

Four online hobbies

Bored of scrolling through the same old social media posts? If you’re looking for a new source of online entertainment, try one of these hobbies.

Games: The web is a treasure trove of games, from classic video games to online board games and word puzzles. Many online games let you connect socially with other players. Playing online lets you indulge your competitive nature and keep those brain cells humming.

Genealogy: Researching your family’s history means more than building a family tree. Locating unique documents can help you unearth stories of your ancestors through marriages, medical conditions, military service, occupations and more.

Learning: Learning a new subject or skill can improve your cognition, mood and sense of social connectedness. Whether you learn to speak a new language or play a musical instrument, you’ll find the resources you need on the web. Find how-to videos to learn a hands-on skill or explore free online university courses.

taken and if dosages should be changed. When visiting specialists, be sure to provide a list of all medications you are currently taking.

• Ask questions about newly prescribed medications. Drug interactions can be dangerous, so it’s important to ask if and how any newly prescribed medications may interact with drugs, vitamins or supplements you are already taking. Alert health care providers to any new side effects. Immediately contact your physician if any new side effects present.

• Use a pill organizer. A pill organizer makes it easy to manage multiple medications and can help individuals remember which pills they have taken.

Content creation: From blogs to podcasts to videos, whatever your preferred method of communication, the internet has a platform to showcase your talents or share your knowledge. Whether you’re a natural performer or passionate about a specific subject, the web gives you options to put yourself out there from the comfort of your home.

Brian BeBeau

Brian Andrew BeBeau, 74, of Assiniboia, SK passed away unexpectedly in Regina, SK on February 18, 2024. Loved ones left to hold his memory close include his wife Verna, daughter Michelle (Jody) Friemark, son Brett BeBeau, son Devin (Krista) BeBeau; grandchildren Carter (Jerrica) Freimark, Corey Freimark, Jaclyn (Brett) Roach; Jaycie (Justin) Hodel; Madison (Kaylor) Freimark, Shayna (Shadoe) Konan, Brayden (Morgan) BeBeau, Ayana (Zack) BeBeau, Nerissa BeBeau, Bostin BeBeau; and great-grandchildren Everly and Harlow Roach; Connor Hodel; Emberlee, Dawsyn, and Keira Konan; Blaike, Beckham, Beckett, and Bowie BeBeau; and Haven Fleury. Along with siblings Yvonne Fender, Denyce Coldwell, Beverly (Les) Coldwell, Blaine (Yvonne) BeBeau, Brenda (Mike) Newman, and sister-in-law Joan BeBeau; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Louis “Buck” and Marion; parents-in-law Eleanor and Harold Moore; brothers Wilfrid and LaVerne, brothers in law Harvey Fender and Edmund Coldwell, and sister-in-law Kathleen BeBeau. Brian was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin on April 9, 1949 to Louis “Buck” and Marion BeBeau. In 1952 the family moved to Canada settling in Willows, Saskatchewan where they owned and ran BeBeau’s General Store. Brian attended the Willows School until it closed and then the Assiniboia Roman Catholic School. Brian met the love of his life, Verna Moore, on November 11, 1966. Shortly after they met, he told his mom that he was going to marry that girl. On August 16, 1969 he did marry her and they spent the next 54 years building their life together in Assiniboia and farming their land outside of Limerick. In 1973 they welcomed their first child Michelle and over the next three years they added Brett and Devin to the family. Brian was a proud and dedicated father, always putting his children’s needs ahead of his. Family time was the best time. Many memories were made taking trips to Alaska, Wisconsin and Hawaii, as well as spending summers at Thomson Lake. He made sure that every Christmas was as special as it could be. The traditions created will forever be passed down. Brian started working at John Deere when he was 15 years old. He started cleaning and organizing parts all while learning the ins and outs of the machinery. In 1975 he bought into Southern Equipment where he would proudly run the parts department for the next 31 years. There were many family dinners interrupted by after hour parts calls, but he never complained as he knew how important it was for his customers to get the part they needed. On Friday afternoons, you’d often find Brian and his partners enjoying a few drinks upstairs in the office telling stories and laughing the week away. His sense of humour and distinctive laugh were two of his best traits. He was fortunate to travel the world with his John Deere family and continued to travel with Verna after his retirement in 2006. They spent their winters RVing in Arizona where many new friendships were formed. Their last vacation together was to Toronto in September 2023. Together they explored the city and watched the Blue Jays play baseball. Brian was a trooper, always hauling around the many packages Verna would purchase. Brian was a true outdoorsman spending his free time fishing, hunting, and trap shooting. He was a founding lifetime member of the Assiniboia Trap Club and won many division shoots across North America at the provincial, state, and national levels. He spent many years teaching the youth around Assiniboia hunter safety and was a member of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. Conservation was important to him, and he could often be found raising and releasing pheasants and volunteering with Ducks Unlimited. While Brian had many passions in life, his true passion was his family. His steadfast love for them was undeniable. From the time his children were born, up until the day he passed, there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do to for them. He lived his life for his family and spent as much time as possible with them. Being together for the little things was just as important to him as being together for the big things. Brian and Verna put many miles travelling to watch their grand-children compete in hockey and football games and attended as many piano recitals and drama productions as they could. Brian passed on many lifelong lessons that will forever be cherished by his family and friends. Prayer Service

Thursday, February 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Mass

Friday, February 23, 2024, 11:00 a.m. both at St. George’s Roman Catholic Church in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Private Family Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Donations in memory of Brian to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation In care of Cardiac Rehabilitation 55 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 were greatly appreciated.

Ellen Head

In the early morning hours of February 19, 2024, Ellen Head, nee Pilsner, passed away at the Assiniboia Union Hospital Long Term Care facility with her children by her side. Ellen was born at home December 21, 1929 and grew up in the Scout Lake area and attended Hay Meadow School. On June 17, 1967 she married Lloyd Head, they resided in Regina and raised their two children. She remained in Regina until her children graduated high school and then moved back to Assiniboia in 1992. She loved to travel with and watch her children’s activities and sports as they were growing up. She loved to play cards and bingo, she loved the Anaheim Ducks and the LA Kings and was a true Saskatchewan Roughrider fan. Ellen was predeceased by her father Michael Pilsner in 1952, her mother Elizabeth Pilsner (Schmidt) in 1973, brother Eugene Pilsner in 1999, sister Marion Franks (Pilsner) in 2001 and her husband Lloyd in 1985. She is survived by her children Dwayne (Candice Dion) Head of Regina and Dianne (Mark) Dudley of Leduc, Alberta; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside service will be held at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery in Regina SK at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff of the AUH Longterm Care facility for the wonderful care and love shown to our mother. Memorials can be made to the Assiniboia Union Hospital Long-term Care Facility staff fund. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Head family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373.

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Saskatchewan government responds to federal government on proposed regulations

The Government of Saskatchewan has voiced its opposition to the federal government’s proposed oil and gas emissions cap and draft methane regulations.

The Government’s submissions to Environment and Climate Change Canada on the Oil and Gas Emissions Cap and Methane 75 regulations highlight the negative impacts both policies will have on the province and the energy sector. Initial analysis suggests that compliance with the emissions cap would cost Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector between $79 billion by 2030.

“These two policies have the potential to be devastating for our economy,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said. “Both amount to a production cap by default, and represent further instances of the federal government infringing on Saskatchewan’s constitutionally protected right to develop our natural resources.”

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ewan’s own preliminary economic analysis, the impact of the emissions cap, alongside Methane 75, suggests that 20 to 30 per cent of Saskatchewan’s total production is at risk by 2030. This would negatively impact communities across the province and significantly reduce employment, gross domestic product, and royalties and other tax revenues that fund critical public services.

The federal government

has also indicated that there are no plans to apply similar treatment to imported energy products. The result will be increased reliance on oil and gas imported from countries that do not have strong environmental records, at the expense of domestic production and the associated economic benefits.

“We urge the federal government to scrap both policies, and instead focus on practical solutions that reduce emissions while

supporting the oil and gas sector,” Reiter said.

Saskatchewan’s upstream oil and gas industry has made significant progress in reducing emissions and, guided by policies and programs already in place, will continue to achieve results. From 2015 to 2022, greenhouse gas emissions in Saskatchewan from venting and flaring at upstream oil facilities are down 64 per cent and methane emissions are down 70 per cent.

Employment Opportunity GRASSROOTS CO-OP

Hazenmore Agro Center Clerk

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide customer service and sales, operation of cash register and payment processing. Assist with all aspects of the department such as, shipping, receiving, housekeeping, merchandising, equipment rentals, forklift operation, loading and unloading customers, control the shed/yard complex. Deliveries where required. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Must hold valid class 5 license, clean drivers abstract. Ideal candidate will have knowledge of hardware, animal health, automotive, and tires. Must display excellent customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as independently. Must be efficient and able to assume responsibility, have strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Oral communication, working with others, decision making, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing, finding information, computer use, operate cash register, work with minimal supervision, customer service oriented, willing to learn.

The part-time or full-time position will offer a competitive salary and benefit package and will start immediately. This position is classified as Safety Sensitive, therefore, is subject to pre-employment Alcohol & Substance testing as a condition of employment.

Please reply in writing, giving details of qualifications and work experience to:

Grassroots Co-op Box 90 Limerick Sask. S0H 2P0 Or email: grassrootsgm@sasktel.net.

For more info call Pierre @ 306-263-2033

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SEASONAL MOWER OPERATOR

The R.M. of Poplar Valley No. 12 is accepting applications for the position of a Seasonal Mower Operator for the months of July & August, 2024. Applications including resume and references will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. March 19, 2024.

Wage offered between $25 - $28 per hour, depending on experience, for a 40 hour work week.

For more information contact the R.M. office.

R.M. of Poplar Valley No. 12

Box 190, Rockglen, SK. S0H 3R0

Phone: (306) 476-2062

Fax: (306) 476-2175

email: rm12@sasktel.net

Only those considered will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

SEASONAL MOWER OPERATOR

Successful applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have, or be willing to obtain, Power Mobile Equipment certification and Pesticide Applicator (Industrial) certification. Strong communication and the ability to work independently are required in this position. Experience in operating heavy equipment is an asset. Please state expected wage; wage may be negotiable based on skill and experience level. Competitive benefits package included. This position is permanent; starting in the beginning of May and finishing in October/November, each year.

Résumés with references will be accepted until 11:00 am on Tuesday,March12,2024. For more information, phone 472-5235. Apply in confidence to:

RM of Wood River No. 74 35-2nd Ave. E. PO Box 250

Lafleche, SK S0H 2K0

Email: rm74@sasktel.net

[Council welcomes all applications, however, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.]

ABOUT-The RM of Wood River is located in southern

Saskatchewan surrounding the Town of Lafleche, which offers a K-12 school and full recreational opportunities amongst other amenities, and includes Thomson Lake Regional Park.

Assiniboia’s Stride Spin Studio raises $13,000 for 2024 Telemiracle

Now Hiring

DRIVER SALES REP

*Valid 3A license. 1A Preferred

*Ability to work independently

*Excellent customer service skills

*Must be able to work flexible hours

*Physically able to do heavy lifting

*Current certification in TDG and WHMIS

*Successfully pass pre-employment testing as per Southland’s Alcohol and Substance Policy

*Knowledge of Petroleum and Agro Products

*Positive Attitude, strong interpersonal skills, outgoing

The ladies of Stride Spin Studio in Assiniboia took to the bikes on February 11 to help ring the bells of Telemiracle 2024. It was a great day of friends having fun and together they raised $13,000.00 for the cause. In the back row, from left, are Julianne, Darla, Melissa, June, Cheryl and Justine. In the front row is Rondi and Cathie. Photos courtesy Shae Chubb

In the back row, from left, are Devyn, Jenna, Afton, Andi, Taylor and Dawn. In the front row, from left, are Candi, Tkeyae, Alanna, Lynette and Callie.

In the back row, from left, are Melissa, Kaitlin, Erin, Tracy, Crystal and Kristin. In the front row are Darla and Kisanne.

In the back row, from left, are Rondi, Anne-Marie, Candi, Cassidy, Lori and Cathie. In the front row, from left, are Hanna, Pam, Adora, Nikki and Tkeyae.

In the back row, from left, are Janielle, Michelle, Erin, Kisanne, Kerri and Talsa. In the front row, from left, are Graham, Tkeyae, Iris and Taylor.

In the back row, from left, are Darla, Zaida, Trista, Lindsey and Kala. In the front row, from left, are Sherrie, Krista, Shay, Amy and Sonny.