Two Assiniboia programs received grants from the Communitity Initiatives Fund. The Community Art Program at the Shurniak Gallery received $9,943, and the Community Wellness program offered by the Town of Assiniboia received $17,000.
The Community Initiatives Fund had approved 416 grants totaling $5,300,476 through its latest grant application intake. These grants will support innovative local initiatives, build vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in 151 communities.
The CIF approved 177 grants, totaling $2,893,799 through its Community Grant Program to support programs that contribute to the wellbeing of children and youth, families and communities. These programs offer opportunities for children and youth to gain knowledge, skills, and supports to promote positive mental health, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle behaviours, and to ensure families have access to supports and resources to create healthy and caring environments.
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“Since 1995, the CIF has supported a wide range of programs, organizations, people and communities across the province,” said Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross.
Community museums offer a lot to experience during summer
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
The hours that go into maintaining a museum, both property and inventory, are immeasurable, with many hours undertaken by volunteers. Your way of showing your support of their efforts is by taking your family, your neighbors or your visitors to the museum.
Do you know the benefits of visiting museums?
Whether you are young or old there is educational value of your community’s museum is invaluable. Museums provide a rich educational experience that will enhance understanding of diverse culture and societies that were once part of
our community or provincial heritage. Visitors may discover something that they may now have known previously. Museums are especially enlightening to the younger generation as they learn of how their community and province was founded and the difficult circumstances some of the early settlers and homesteaders faced in building their community and this province, and country.
Learning about their early way of life, early transportation and even communication methods in the past, helps gain appreciation of the technology and life conveniences we enjoy today. Some say learning of the hard
work, yet simplistic lifestyles, have inspired them to potentially adopt some of these methods to slow down their fast paced lives.
Our museums foster appreciation and respect for different cultures and historical contexts. While touring exhibits and history on display, we can see the challenges our forefathers faced and the creativity in overcoming some of these obstacles in building stable homes and livelihoods for their families, and often that knowledge resonates into appreciation for elder members of our own families.
If there is art displayed at the museum in your location, it can inspire visitors’
own creative projects and increase appreciation for artistic expression.
Social interaction is a big bonus. As with churches and community businesses in the past that offered opportunity for social gathering, Museums often include social activity and spaces where people can participate in events and activities encouraging community engagement. Summer is prime time for activity at our local museums and include engagement activities for all generations. If your local museum has a website, these events are listed on their page as well as any social media pages they offer.
The second Better Together barbecue was hosted by Nelson GM management and staff on July 9. Praveen, Jarrett, kim, Curtis, Tracy and Marvic served 306 guests during the event.
Our Town
The Southland Co-op Centre, also home of the Richardson Pioneer Southern Rebels Junior Hockey Club, is undergoing some major upgrades this spring. The state of the art video scoreboard is being increased in size by 10 feet, concourse walls are being tiled, cannons with laser lights are being installed, the sound system in the facility is being upgraded, as well as the sound systems in the Rebels Dressing room which will also be equipped with a new Spark Version 3 Team Skate Sharpener. In addition there will be a new digital signage throughout the facility displaying upcoming events.
South West District roster for the Sask.
Summer
Sherri Solomko
Freelance Reporter
Athletes have prepared for months and teams were assembled from varying sports districts across the province for sports that will be part of the Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster, July 21-27.
Klay Elder of Coronach and Jessy Hitchcock of Vanguard will compete as part of the male athletics team, in track and field events.
Lily Kwasnicki from Assiniboia will be part of the female softball Team South West, with Kareena Kwasnicki serving as the team’s manager.
games includes local athletes
Radu Bumbac will be competing with Team South West District on the male swim team, while Hayley Gibson has been named as a roster member for the female swim team.
Both are current members of the Assiniboia Aquarians swim club.
Rogan Schlamp from Mossbank will compete with the male volleyball team at these upcoming summer games
The summer games are broken up into two separate sections of competition encompassing more than 2,000 athletes, coaches and officials. Upwards of 1,100
community volunteers will be part of the success story.
Participating sports July 21 to 24 will include archery, canoe/kayak, golf, soccer (male), softball (female), Special Olympics – bocce, swimming, tennis and volleyball (male and female). The second half of the games will include the sports of athletics, baseball (male), basketball (male and female), beach volleyball (male and female), soccer (female), triathlon and wheelchair basketball.
Summer Games athletes will get to experience staying in the athletes’ village while competing against
other athletes from across the province. Special opening and closing ceremonies also give participants a chance to be celebrated and acknowledged as Teams South West. Many athletes go on to excel in their sport and compete in Canada Games, university sports or other high-performance teams.
The website, https:// saskgames.ca/summer will include results and updates as the games proceed. Both of these organizations also have social media pages where you can find the latest news and updates on events and athletes.
July 19, 2024 Civic News
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COMMUNITY REGISTRATION &NEWCOMERSOCIAL
TheTownofAssiniboiaishosting aCommunity Registration &NewcomerSocial evening. Thepurposeofthisevent is to reachout to thosewho areinterestedin learning what thebusinesses, organizationsand clubs have to offer
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Assiniboia Recreation Department has a full slate of activities
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
One thing Assiniboia residents maintain is that Steph VanDeSype, Recreation and Community Wellness Manager for the Town of Assiniboia, never seems to be bored or idle. Their appreciation of her continued efforts in keeping residents active and engaged have been voiced on social media and around town.
Opportunities for Assiniboia residents and visitor during the summer months are plentiful.
Assiniboia Aquatic Center provides public swimming lessons, is the home to the Assiniboia Aquarians Swim Club and has occasional special events. Late night swims are offered and the Aquarians have hosted a swim meet recently. The swim club has two athletes’ part of Team South West competing at Saskatchewan Summer Games.
One exciting return is the re-opening of the Splash Park after being closed for the 2023 swim season.
VanDeSype notes, “We had to alter the way that water is fed as we were no longer allowed to use recycled pool water, therefore this popular park needed its own water source. We were told about a grant from our friends at Richardson Pioneer and the successful receipt of funding from the ADAMA opportunity helped us re-plumb the Splash Park to make it operational.”
Families and move goers had the opportunity to take in an outdoor movie on July
11 in Centennial Park, provided for free to attendees.
Thunder Down Under, the popular Australian show upcoming July 25, has already sold 550 tickets, with hopes to hit the 800-ticket sales mark.
“This is a fundraiser is a great girl’s night out. We are marketing our world class facility to major entertainers, Thunder Down Under has over 1,000,000 followers on Facebook, and we’re so fortunate that they chose Assiniboia as their only Saskatchewan stop. We need support from our own community, as many of our ticket sales are coming from visiting communities.We are excited to welcome all of these visitors to our amazing community,” added VanDeSype.
Better Together barbecues continue at the Aquatic Centre parking lot every Tuesday, sponsored by community groups, with proceeds ear-marked for the recreation and community wellness programming.
Assiniboia ball teams have either played or will be playing in their respective league and provincial championship quests. Residents are encouraged to watch social media or posters around town for event details. Ball fans can watch the Assiniboia Times for results as they are received.
Stay tuned to the Town of Assiniboia Recreation Facebook page for all the latest news and updates on events and activity this summer and create some sun-sational experiences right in your home community.
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Another 238 Summer Grant programs were approved totaling $1,219,677 to support camps and day programs offering positive recreation, arts, culture and learning opportunities for Saskatchewan children and youth during the summer months.
Two Assiniboia summer programs received funding from the summer grant program. The Assiniboia and District Arts Council Summer Arts Camp received $6,000, and the Town of Assiniboia Summer Day Camp received $6,000.
Funding also helps nonprofit organizations enhance their program delivery, governance and leadership capacities and to engage individuals as
volunteers. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Saskatchewan Division, will receive $1,187,000 in two-year funding support of the Gambling Awareness Program.
“The CIF supports a wide range of organizations, programs, people and communities in all regions of the province,” Community Initiatives Fund Executive Director Tracey Mann said. “The creativity and resilience of these organizations and communities strengthen our province and CIF is proud to provide its support.”
The CIF is a Special Purpose Fund created through The Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act and managed by a government appointed Board of community volunteers.
The Thompson Lake Ladies Open was held July 9, with 72 golfers participating. Laurie Boyle won the Ladies Open with a score of 86. She also won the horse race, which include the top five ladies. It was a warm day with a delicious meal.
Coronach fundraising for new pool
Submitted Coronach Pool opened for the first time in 1981 and 40 years later is showing its 40 year age. After new pool plans drawn up and cost was estimated at 1.4 million, Coronach EDO, Kelsey Manske applied and secured government grants to help ease the fundraising strain.
Since 2023 the community has been actively fundraising to raise $345,000 to cover the remainder. The committee has completed Chase the Ace fundraisers, online auctions, pizza kit sales, flower sales and a steak supper/comedy night.
The following is a list of current sponsorships.
Diamond sponsors, those who donated over $25,000, include Richardson Pioneer, Hart Butte Community Farms, RM
Notice – RM of Old Post No. 43
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Old Post No. 43 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 154/21, known as the Zoning Bylaw Bylaw 167/24
Intent: The proposed amendment will allow for consideration of a reduction of the setback requirement from the centreline of any municipal road allowance or provincial highway, unless a greater distance is required by the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure in the Agriculture-Resource District (AR)
Affected Land: The proposed bylaw will affect all land within the incorporated area of the Rural Municipality
Reason: The reason for the amendment is to allow for the consideration of a reduced setback from the centre of a municipal road allowance or provincial highway where physical circumstances and existing infrastructure make it impractical to comply with the current zoning bylaw setback requirements.
Public Inspection: Any person may review the proposed bylaw by contacting the RM office to make arrangements. Copies are available from the RM by email or a hard copy at cost.
Public Hearing: Council will hold a Public Hearing on August 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the R.M. of Old Post No. 43 Council Chambers, 309 1st Avenue, Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan. Any person or group wanting to comment on the proposed bylaw can submit written comments prior to the meeting. Verbal comments will be heard from attendees. Council will consider all comments received.
Issued at the RM of Old Post No 43 this 19th day of July 2024.
Vickie Greffard Administrator
of Hart Butte #11, and the Southland Co-op.
There are currently no platinum sponsors, those who have donated between $10,000 to $24,999. Gold sponsors, those who donated between $5,000 and $9,999, include Great Western Railway, E Bourassa and Sons, and Westmoreland Coal.
Silver sponsors, those who donated $2,500 to
$4,999, include John and Gail Foley, and Lonny and Andrea Setrum and family.
Bronze sponsors, those who donated $500 to $2,400, include Hart Electric, Elaine Winter, Coronach Mini Mart, Vince and Jill Granello and family, Farm Credit Canada, and Darla Drake, in memory of Don Drake.
Supporters, those who have donated $499, in -
clude Barry and Ruth McNevin, Lyla Payne, Lynn Setrum and Seedmaster. This money combined with fundraising efforts and the grant money received from the government leaves the Coronach Pool committee with approx $90,000 left to raise. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions to help the committee to reach this goal, they can contact Jeff or Heather Dionne.
Editorial & Opinions
Sherri Solomko/Freelance Reporter
One drowning is too many. Recent stories in the province of tragedies involving drowning highlight the importance of National Drowning Prevention Week awareness and education.
In Saskatchewan, over the last decade, from an infographic from the 2024 Drowning Report for the province provided by the Lifesaving Society/Drowning Prevention Research Centre Canada, it states that Saskatchewan has seen an average of about 24 drowning deaths per year, with 53 per cent of those occurring in a lake or pond and 27 per cent in a river.
Shelby Rushton, Chief Executive Officer for the Lifesaving Society, Saskatchewan Branch says, “This is the Lifesaving Society’s flagship public education campaign for drowning prevention. We encourage community swimming pools to participate in this event along with the Lifesaving Society.”
Toolkits with activity ideas have been sent to our Affiliates from the Branch Office in Regina.
“This week is important to remind people of how to safely enjoy aquatic activities such as canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, and waterskiing by being water smart. Wear a lifejacket, swim with a buddy, and watch children closely are all
things we can do to stay safe in, on, and around the water.”
The biggest risk factors continue to be not wearing a life jacket, alcohol consumption, being alone, being a weak swimmer.
Also, a firm reminder that just running out to help if you’re not a trained rescuer is not a good idea because it could result in you being a victim yourself.
Anyone heading out on the water is urged not to become complacent when it comes to simple safety measures like life jackets.
Accidents d0 happen. A person may not resurface for a number of reasons, which are non preventable such as hitting their head on a boat or a rock, cold water response, getting stuck on or under weeds or a tree or even getting caught in undertows or currents.
Steph VanDeSype, Assiniboia’s Recreation and Wellness Manager adds, “I recommend checking the lifesaving society website for some info. We, at the Assiniboia Aquatic Centre offer lessons for five weeks total, for all ages. We also offer many hours of swimming opportunities to our community. Building strong swimmers in a safe environment is always our goal.”
Parents are also cautioned to monitor their children on inflatable toys because
IMPORTANCE OF DROWNING PREVENTION
the wind can push them away from shore and they could end up floating away.
Simple steps can help reduce drowning and include wearing a properly fitted life jacket when out on a boat and refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages while participating in aquatic activities. Being proactive with water activities can keep you and your family safe this summer.
Drowning knows no age, skill, language or culture.
The main themes to be emphasized during this public education week include:
Supervise children, if you are not within arm’s reach, you are too far. Keep phone distractions away while watching kids at a pool or lake.
Boating safety. Always wear a lifejacket and stay sober when in, on or around the water. Alcohol consumption is a factor in many waters related fatalities.
Learn to swim. In most drownings, the victim never intended to go in the water and was often close to safety. Could you survive a sudden or unexpected fall into the water?
Learn lifesaving skills as you could help save a life. Drowning knows no age, skill, language or culture. Swim with care and stay prepared. Caution in or near the water is never overrated.
Submitted by Pastor Bob Scott, Assiniboia Alliance Church
“God wants you alive”
God is our refuge and strength, an everpresent help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1 NIV)
“Do you want to go to Heaven?” It’s a question asked on radio and TV, as well as some church services. Most will answer “yes.” But the query points us in a wrong direction. The more important question is what we are going to do with the life we are living here and now.
We all know folks who are challenged by the prospect of facing life’s ups and downs for just one more day. What can the Church offer people in those circumstances Where can we find strength, comfort, assurance, and all the rest of the things we need
to face life’s challenges?
We can put our faith in the promises and power of God. We can trust Him, right now, to be the controlling, attitude changing, influence in our lives. A quick ‘salvation prayer’ won’t do. Too many walk away from that experience unregenerate and ill-equipped for life as it was intended. We should pray instead for the One who is our “refuge and strength” to have control of all of life.
God has the power and, more important, the desire to help us face life today and in the future. That is a most compelling consideration. Jesus said, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. (John 10:10 NLT)
Certainly, it is comforting to know that there will be a place in Heaven for believers when we leave this life. It’s only part of the package, though. This can be a life free of regret. Eternal life can begin here and now. Trust in Jesus so you can really live.
Salute to Rockglen: if these hills could talk
Sherri Solomko/Freelance Reporter
Rockglen’s storied history offers archeology, geology and intriguing history presenting visitors a reminder and glimpse of what was and includes a land of hidden treasures. The Town of Rockglen’s website states their theme, “If these hills could talk”. Fossils, petrified plants, and archeological finds from the Assiniboine, Plains Cree and Blackfoot peoples have also been found around this southern Saskatchewan community.
The Village of Rockglen was incorporated in 1927. Services were soon established in the tiny village enabling growth and expansion.
Some sources claim sightings, since the 1970s of a human like figure similar to Bigfoot or Sasquatch living near a hill within town. Locals have dubbed the created “Zoobey” and at one time, there was a biannual newsletter called the Zoobey Sask-watch. While some believe there are cover up efforts to the creature’s existence, others do not believe in the folk lore or claim to have never heard of it.
Rockglen is nestled in the hills of the Wood Mountain uplands and provides ample opportunity to appreciate the forces of nature that shaped this part of Saskatchewan dating back to prehistoric times and when cowboys rode the range. So much history of this community is including on their tourism website at www.
rockglentourism.com
From the website, “One of only four unglaciated areas in North America, it allows naturalists, geologists and paleontologists rare opportunities to study their crafts and Saskatchewanderers to appreciate the wild beauty of their Province.”
The Rockglen Tourism group encourage visitors to re-discover Rockglen from a whole new point of view that provides a picture of the past that helps define the community into the future. One can visit Rockin’ Beach, located just east of town and the recreation space offers camping, boating and beautiful views.
Rockglen is located about one and half hours south of Moose Jaw. The drive will allow panoramic views of the landscape and their tourism group claims, “by the time you arrive in Rockglen, you will have forgotten that the prairies are supposed to be flat.”
Prairie wildlife including deer, antelope and bird varieties are paired with prairie landscapes that include Saskatchewan’s symbol, Prairie lilies, native grasses and trees.
The proximity of Rockglen, as a natural hub to other tourist attractions such as the Big Muddy Badlands, Kildeer Badlands, Wood Mountain’s historic NWMP Post and St. Victor Petroglyphs.
Rockglen’s visitor centre is located in the historic CPR Station and is a desig -
nated Saskatchewan Heritage site. Staff can direct tourists to local attractions such as the Effie Mattson Nature Walk and Archeological Centre. A regional diorama will help visitors visualize the massive geological forces that formed the landscape as the last glacier halted against the Wood Mountain uplands.
The website outlines, “Because this area was not affected by the last glacial movement, our fossils are often not buried by tons of overburden. Over the years these hills have yielded trilobites from 425 million years ago and brontosaurus skeletons from 100 million years ago. A giant sea turtle from 63 million years past has been excavated in the Killdeer area, and many fossils of prehistoric mammals including the three-toed horse, squirrels, mice, rabbits, weasels and shrews from 15 million years ago have been unearthed just a couple of miles west of town.”
Other archeological finds have included petrified wood, imprints of tropical plants and other plant fossils.
Approximately after the last period of glaciation, some 18,000 years ago, mankind showed up as evidenced in discov -
eries of stone spearheads, scrapers, stone hammers, grinding tolls, tee pee rings and arrow heads.
Archeological discoveries, such as a trilobite fossil found by Effie Mattson on the top of a hill north of Rockglen leads to the realization that 400 million years ago, these hills were a sea floor where marine arthropods, such as trilobites lived and crawled.
Significant discoveries occurred near here such as a Brontosaurs, over 66 feet long, was excavated from an area west of Kildeer, and shipped to Ottawa in 1919. A number of years later, in 1965, a 15-foot Tyrannosaurus, was excavated in a similar area in Kildeer and sent to Ottawa.
The Town of Rockglen website, https://rockglensk.ca/, outlines a number of features, benefits and attractions of their community that complements the historical significance of their community and surrounding area.
Why not see for yourself all the that a road trip to this southern Saskatchewan community can offer you and your travelling partners this summer.
Take a road trip to Rockglen: enjoy the view, stay for the fun
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
The community of Rockglen offers a warm welcome to visitors. In addition to all the historic, archeological, geological, and nature aspects offered in and around the town, there is great Saskatchewan hospitality to be experienced.
Referring to the story, “If these hills could talk”, Sandra Lamontange, Rockglen Tourism, said their community offers a taste of what Saskatchewan has to offer.
Volunteers recently hosted Canada Day festivities in town on July 1.
Dino Days in Rockglen, featuring reptiles from the Adventure Wranglers, will be held Sept. 6. Rockglen’s visitor centre is open daily. Visitors can enjoy prairie berry sundaes, home made cinnamon buns, milk shakes, cold drinks and coffee. The museum is also located there and includes some of the interesting finds that have been discovered. There is camping available along side the venue.
This small-town Saskatchewan hosts 20 businesses, three art galleries and three art studios. The town also includes a health care center, senior lodge, library, community rinks. heritage orchard, three parks, a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school, a Bowling alley and seniors club. If you are hungry, residents highly recommend the Burning Hills Café, the 69 Coffee House and On the Rocks Bar and Grill.
The visitor centre, and the Rockglen Tourism website, showcase the millions of years of history this area holds.
One Calgary visitor posted on the travel site, TripAdvisor, “A lovely art gallery shop featuring a variety of local artisan goods and original works of art including Lakota jewelry and paintings.” Lamontagne added, “Our committee is dedicated to promoting our great little town with its unique landscape and interesting history.”
If you build it, they will come: creative event in Rockglen grows in popularity
Sherri Solomko
Freelance Reporter
Greg Dandeneau threw an idea to fellow musician, Marie Lerminiaux, to host an open mic in Rockglen on a monthly basis and the vision has become reality. At times, in this small town of 400, there have been anywhere from 30 to 70 people have been in attendance with up to 13 performers.
Every third Thursday of the month, with local Rockglen musical talent, which forms a house band at the community New Horizon Drop-in Centre, open mic has become a much-anticipated monthly activity.
“Musicians from small towns around the area are invited to perform and the house band, called The
Front Porch Band, steps back as the performance slots fill,” adds Dandeneau.
Fellow organizer, Marie Lerminiaux, once traveled as far as Regina during winter road conditions to enter open mic events to gain valuable experience performing in front of a live audience.
Dandeneau acknowledges, “I was worried about her somewhat so I proposed the idea of ‘Why don’t we just start our own?’ Together we worked hours and hours to have enough material to cover a show, should no one else show up. But it’s never been us two going it alone so as the saying goes, ‘if you build it, they will come.”
The event runs all year round in an intimate, relaxed, café style setting
with only a $2 cover charge. At least ten local women take turns providing home banking, while Dandeneau affirms that many other just show up with arm loads of baking, unasked, and it is sold by donation during the ten-minute coffee break at half time of the two-hour performance.
“At least six volunteers assist during the evening while the audience is quick to pile the chairs and tables back after the last song of the evening has all the performers of the night join in on Country Roads by John Denver. “
Including towns within a 150-kilometre radius, Rockglen’s open mic has highlighted performers passing through from Calgary, Kelowna, Ottawa and
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as far away as Australia. Special guest poets, including an award-winning cowboy poet from Medicine Hat, have also performed. Dandeneau says, “Our biggest challenge is the ‘house band’, The Front Porch Band, getting enough time to all get together to come up with new songs and practicing them-we always want new material for the audience. Sometimes so many performers show up, we so dislike stripping down their time to only two songs each-especially if they’ve travelled so far. But so far, everyone has expressed nothing but gladness to be there, which is a great spirit.”
The secret to the success of this event, “don’t du-et alone”.
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Howard Floyd from Wood Mountain area.
Hosted in the scenic and historic Wood Mountain Regional Park, Canada’s oldest continuous Rodeo was held July 5, 6 and 7. The rodeo has been an annual event at the park since 1890 offering a full slate of action throughout the weekend, showing a public exhibition of cowboy skills. It was another great attendance for the 2024 show offering entertainment at its best and fun for all.
SALE BY TENDER
Zero-Turn Mower
The Rural Municipality of Excel No 71 offers for sale a 2017 Swisher Zero-Turn Mower. It has 248 hours on it, 27 horsepower and a 60-inch deck
A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Zero-Turn Mower Tender” addressed to the R.M. of Excel No 71 at Box 100, Viceroy, SK S0H 4H0. Tenders must be postmarked by 4:00 p.m on August 6th, 2024 or dropped off at the office by August 10th, 2024. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. Contact us at rm71.excel@gmail.com for pictures or for more information.
Tips for caring for aging skin
As you age, your skin undergoes several changes, including the loss of elasticity, thinning and dryness. These changes can make your skin more prone to damage and infection. Here are a few tips to help you keep your skin healthy: Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to help keep your skin hydrated and healthy.
Moisturize regularly: Use a good quality moisturizer daily to keep your skin supple and hydrated.
Protect your skin from the sun: Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day, and wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, hats and sunglasses when you’re outside.
Eat a balanced diet: Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats to help keep your skin healthy and radiant.
Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep can take a toll on your skin, so it’s important to get enough rest. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep a night.
Be gentle: Avoid using harsh soaps and hot water, which can strip your skin of its natural oils. Use mild cleansers and lukewarm water instead. By following these tips, you can keep your skin healthy and glowing as you age.
The Team Wood Mountain Rec Club Ranch / Rodeo Champions. From left are Wade Popescul, Keith Folk, Karl Checkowy, Jessie Popescu and buckle sponsor Garth Allingham.
E. Bourassa and Sons celebrates 100 years, awards grant funding
For 100 years and four generations, E. Bourassa and Sons’ have had the honour of serving the Saskatchewan agriculture community. This feat is a testament to the hardworking Saskatchewan families, farmers and communities that have worked with them and supported their family’s journey since 1924.
E. Bourassa and Sons’ is thrilled to be celebrating 100 years in business.
As a token of their appreciation for your support over the past century, they are excited to announce the E. Bourassa and Sons’ Community Development Fund. This fund will donate $100,000 in 2024, to local organizations that seek to drive change in their community.
The purpose of the Community Development Fund was to assist community groups within E. Bourassa and Sons’ trade area, with
new or existing projects where addition funding was needed. It would provide financial support to start something newm assist with ongoing development in the community or make large purchases currently not possible. There were 91 Video applications received. Every group who submitted were deserving. The focus was on groups that aligned closely with E.Bourassa and Sons’ val-
ues; Youth in Agriculture and Agriculture in general.
E. Bourassa and Sons’ selected 18 recipients from 15 different communities within their trade area. The recipients of the Community Development funding were presented with a cheque at E.Bourassa and Sons 100th anniversary celebrations in June, 2024.
Recipients in the Assiniboia readership included: Golden South
Child Care, $2,500; Glentworth Early Learning and Child Care, $7,500; Coronach Swimnming Pool, $7,500; Mossbank Centennial Areana, $10,000; Lake Alma Rec Board, $2,500; Bengough Agricultural Society, $5,000; Bengough Swimming Pool, $7,500.
Other recipients included the RadvilleLaurier Regional Park Fund, $20,000; Weyburn 4H Beef Club, $2,500,
Midale Daycare Inc., $5,000; Yellow Grass Wheatland Communiplex, $5,000; Creelman Community Comples, $5,000; Weyburn Agricultural Society, $10,000; Redver’s and District Recreation Centre, $2,500; Arcola-Kisbey 4H Beef Club, $2,500; Arcola Recreation, $5,000; Little Leapers (Lampman), $5,000; and Carlyle Community Complex Foundation, $5,000.
Golden South Child Care committee received $2,500 from the E. Bourassa and Sons Community Development grant..
Mossbank Centennial Arena received $10,000 from the E. Bourassa and Sons Community Development grant. Bengough
Bengough Swimming Pool received $7,500 from the E. Bourassa and Sons Community Development grant.
Ethel Grif fin
Ethel Griffin age 94 of Assiniboia, SK, former longtime resident of Rockglen SK passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024
Ethel was born on September 4 1929 in the Little Woody District to Florence (Coon) and Walter Forsyth Ethel was raised in the Rockglen area, and worked at Ken’s Café Kasmar Hotel and Rockglen Union Hospital until she retired She met her husband Don before he went overseas, and upon his return they married on April 28th, 1946 Throughout her life Ethel loved fishing and hunting with Don and family Being with family was very important to Ethel Ethel was predeceased by her husband Donald (2006), son Howard (1972), son Jerry (2022), granddaughters Corinna and Florence, great-great-grandson Abel and son-in-law Steve Yorga; parents Florence and Walter Forsyth; sister Lillian Besler and brother-inlaw Willie; brother Jay Forsyth and sister-in-law Mary Forsyth Ethel will remain in the hearts of her children June Yorga Dick (Diane), Tom (Melba) and their families, and sister-in-law Doreen Griffin A Celebration of Life for Ethel was held Friday, June 28 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Rockglen Community Hall Rockglen, SK Gary K Miller presided, tribute was presented by granddaughter, Dorie Rush Urn bearer was granddaughter Tanya Kwasnicki with Interment at the Rockglen Municipal Cemetery Donations in Memory of Ethel may be made to the Rockglen Memorial Orchard or Assiniboia Auxiliary for Long Term Care resident of AUH Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Griffin family may be shared at www rossfuneralservice com Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373
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GRASSROOTS CO-OP
Notice of Amalgamation
1 CO-OP NUMBER | 7 COMMUNITIES | 20 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS
Partnering to Serve You Better
The Grassroots Co-op Board and Management would like to thank you for supporting your local Co-op. We are excited to provide you, our Members, with the information you need to be informed about the proposed retail partnership between Grassroots Co-op and Moose Jaw Co-op.
If You’re a Member, You’re an Owner
In 2023, Grassroots Co-op and Moose Jaw Co-op together allocated $8.5 million in equity and cash-back to our Members. This partnership will allow us to build on our strong history of Member Equity and Cash-Back Programs for Members of both Co-ops.
GRASSROOTS CO-OP MEMBER MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
TIME: Registration 6:30 p.m.; Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Limerick Community Hall, Main Street, Limerick, SK
SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE GRASSROOTS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Articles of Amalgamation for The Grassroots Co-operative Association Limited, based on the positive vote for the amalgamation, be and are hereby approved, confirmed and adopted.
2. The Amalgamation Agreement, effective the 2nd day of February, 2025 between The Grassroots Co-operative Association Limited and The Moose Jaw Co-operative Association Limited and providing for the terms and conditions of their Amalgamation and their continuance as one Co-operative under The Co-operatives Act of the Province of Saskatchewan, be and is hereby approved, confirmed and adopted.
3. The Directors and Officers of The Grassroots Co-operative Association Limited, be and are hereby authorized and directed to do such acts and things and execute such documents as may be necessary and desirable to implement the said Amalgamation.
Jeffery Straker visits area for ‘Prairie Skyscraper’ concert series
Saskatchewan artist Jeffery Straker was in Gravelbourg and Horizon recently, for his ‘Prairie Skyscraper Concert Series’.
This Grain Elevator Concert series is to launch Jeffrey’s new album ‘Great Big Sky’. While in Gravelbourg on July 6, Straker performed at one of the
oldest grain elevators in Saskatchewan, originally built in 1915.
There was a great audience present for a wonderful evening of entertainment. The proceeds from the concert will help buy siding for the final top portion of the elevator. Straker than per -
formed at an old Grain Elevator built in. 1922, during his stop in Hori zon on July 7. His audience arrived by the vintage Southern Prairie Railway originating out of Ogema, Sask. The concert series ended with a perform ance at the Moose Jaw Sukanen Pioneer Village.
Town Council meeting held July 9
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The Assiniboia Town Council gathered for a meeting on July 9. Present at council table: Coun. Graham Harvey as deputy mayor, filling in for Mayor Sharon Schauenberg; Councillors Robert Ellert, Patrick Grondin, Peter Kordus, Renee Clermont; CAO Clint Mauthe and Kerri Martin.
The meeting was called to order. Public acknowledgement was given to Assiniboia Times. The agenda was adopted as presented. Ellert/Kordus.
The minutes of the council meeting of Jule 25 was approved and adopted as read. Moved by Grondin/Clermont.
The minutes of plan -
ning and development committee of May 15 apwas proved and adopted as read. The minutes of Assiniboia Historical Museum was approved and adopted as read. Clermont/ Grondin.
RCMP report: Acting Sgt Corporal Lianne Lisoway provided an opening greeting. The report was accepted as read. New Sargent will arrive in Assiniboia on July 18. Reported that calls were very steady in the month of June. Recruiting to the RCMP is up in Saskatchewan.
Correspondence from Shurniak Art Gallery thank you was accepted and adopted as read.
CAO report given by
Clint Mauthe, and was accepted as read. Reported that crews were very busy with summer projects. Canada Day went very well as did the swim meet. Reported RM 72 will begin road resurfacing on Leeville Street north using XP90 from Tendlers to the elevator. The road will be closed during this process. Sand sealing will begin after August 5. Four water mains remain to be changed but will be done in September when highway traffic is not as heavy. Request for Decision: council to amend business bylaw 01/20 which pertains to food trucks paying an annual fee verses per event fee. First readEllert/Kordus. Second read. Clermont/Grondin. Third read, approved unanimous. Fourth read, Clermont/Grondin. Main Street Grant application: Coolidge Hearing Care notified of completing renovation and updating exterior. Approved Ellert/Grondin. Tax Enforcement process will continue. Moved by Kordus/Ellert.
Canada Community Building Fund: Initally storm water upgrade will now be redirected to on going projects. Moved by Clermont/Ellert. Permit application: new PetroCan will sell Vape products. Approved. Clermont/Kordus. Councillors gave report on meetings and events attended since the last council meeting.
Meeting adjourned. The next meeting for the Assiniboia Town Council is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m/
Jeffrey Straker stands beside the quilt made for him.
