Assiniboia Aces capture provincial title
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
The recent Dunning League championship set the stage for another success story for the Assiniboia Aces senior men’s baseball team.
After winning a league
title, the team was in Windthorst for the provincial tourney. The team went undefeated in round robin, winning over Findlater Braves, Wilkie Brewers and North East Red Sox.
The semi final series put them back against the
Findlater team, where the Aces delivered a decided victory of 14-5.
There was no stopping the Aces as they soundly defeated Cabri River Rats in the final game by a score of 17-1, thus earning them the Baseball Sas-
katchewan Senior AA Tier 3 championship.
As of press time, the Assiniboia Times had not heard back from team representatives for a reaction on their remarkable season that captured both a league and provincial title.
Cell phones to be limited in K-12 Classrooms
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, cell phones will not be permitted during class time across K-12 schools in Saskatchewan.
“Technology has its place, but too often, cell phones are taking students’ attention away from what they should be learning,”
Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “This new policy will allow students to be more engaged with their teachers and focused on learning the skills and
knowledge they need to reach their potential.”
These new measures will apply to all Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in the province. In Grades 9 to 12, teachers will be able to seek an exemption from administration to allow cell phone use by students during class when needed for a specific instructional purpose.
“Limitations of cell phones in our schools will reduce the amount of distractions in our classrooms
which will allow our staff to focus on educating our students,” Prairie Spirit Board of Education Chair Bernie Howe said. “It is important to take steps like these that work to improve our students’ mental wellbeing and academic success.”
School division procedures will include exemptions for students that require ongoing use of mobile devices as accommodations for medical or specific learning needs.
The safety of students and staff continue to be an important priority. Each school division has procedures and the responsibility to communicate with students and parents in any case of emergency. With this announcement, Saskatchewan joins several other provinces which have initiatives to limit or restrict the use of internet-connected devices in schools for implementation in fall 2024.
The Assiniboia Aces cap
the Senior AA Tier 3 Provincial Championship. In the back row from left, are Dakota Bauck, Zach Zelstad, Curtis Lucas, Ty Reid, Owen Lucas, Grier Peterson, Matt Morhart, Keaton Hillmer, Al Sinclair, Laughlin Mackinnon and Ron Lucas. In the front row, from left, are Derek Lessmeister, Mike Morhart, Lane Jepson, Curtis Hawkins and Corwin Jepson.
Lafleche Museum opens exhibit to honour Flyers hockey team
In conjunction with the reunion of the Lafleche Flyers Senior hockey team, the Lafleche and District Museum opened a temporary exhibit which celebrated the long history of the team. Team clothing, trophies/awards, photos, team and league stats, news clippings and other memorabilia were on display in the former Sports and Recreation room. A “Who Am I?” game, which featured photos of former players added to the fun.
Diane Huyghebaert won the museum’s draw for a
Flyers hoodie.
Senior hockey has a long tradition in Lafleche, beginning with a team that was formed in 1915-16 at the time of the building of the first Lafleche skating rink. The team was a part of the Wood River Hockey League and later the Notekeu Hockey League, winning the championship seven times.
At least 63 visitors which included former Flyers, their families and others visited the museum over the course of the reunion which was held August 5th and
6th, 2024. The Lafleche and District Museum wishes to acknowledge the funds from the Lafleche and District Recreation Board, the loans from the Lafleche Community Centre and all of those who loaned memorabilia for the exhibit. Although the museum closes its regular 2024 season after the Labour Day weekend, the exhibit will remain open by appointment until the new year of 2025. Please contact 4727656 or 472-7073 for visits. We will be very happy to accommodate you.
Diane Huyghebaert, winner of the hoodie, standing in front of the wall she created for the museum in the early 1990’s.
Provinces call on the Federal Government to reverse harmful capital gains changes for the agriculture sector
At the annual conference of Federal, Provincial, Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture in Whitehorse, Yukon in July, the Ministers of Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba expressed serious concerns about changes to the capital gains tax proposed in the 2024 federal budget and the impacts they will have on the agricultural sector.
The changes to the capital gains tax was not a topic on the agenda of the annual meeting of FPT Ministers of Agriculture. Provinces raised this important topic during roundtable discussions, and noted that these changes will inadvertently, disproportionately and unfairly target producers and their succession plans.
“Agriculture is the backbone of our economy,” Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture David Marit said. “We must work with our producers, ensuring their success and the proposed changes to cap -
ital gains taxes will make it harder for us to do just that. It is our position that the federal government reverse this harmful policy and work with producers and provinces to keep our agriculture sector strong and vibrant.”
“The proposed changes to the capital gains tax are deeply concerning for Alberta’s agricultural community,” Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson said. “These changes will unfairly burden our farmers and ranchers, who are already facing significant challenges. The federal government must reconsider these measures as they threaten the longterm viability of Canada’s agricultural sector and the livelihoods of those who depend on it.”
“The Ontario approach has always been to reduce taxes and red tape for farmers, agricultural employers, and agribusiness stakeholders,” Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Rob Flack said. “Raising
capital gains taxes at a time when so many farmers are approaching retirement and managing farm succession planning is a serious mistake and our government opposes it unequivocally.”
Intergenerational transfers play an integral part in succession planning for family farms. Increasing inclusion rates from one-half to two-thirds for individual capital gains above $250,000, and from one-half to two-thirds for corporations, will penalize farming operation transfers. Farmers and ranchers who rely on selling their assets for retirement will also see their retirement plans diminished.
The changes to the capital gains tax will jeopardize the long-term viability of family farms who are unable to keep pace with federal tax measures, in addition to other increasing costs associated with the farming industry. Putting these critical farming businesses at risk will have wide ranging implications to Canadian food security,
SPSA, SaskTel take first step toward new 9-1-1 services
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and SaskTel have laid the groundwork for the next generation of 9-11 services. Saskatchewan is the first province to transition all primary 9-11 communication centers to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) environment, in compliance with the new federal mandate.
“This is the first step of a multi-year, multimilliondollar project that will pave the way for deploying new technology and modernizing the province’s emergency response system,” Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Paul Merriman said. “This project will dramatically enhance public safety in Saskatchewan.”
Once the project is complete, Saskatchewan’s Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) will offer multiple ways for the public to communicate with 9-1-1. These enhanced features will provide emergency services with more informed and safer responses.
“The implementation of NG9-1-1 technology represents an important leap forward for Saskatchewan’s emergency communication systems,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. “By leveraging advanced digital technologies, we can ensure that every call for help is met with the quickest and most effective response possible.”
This new technology is the foundation to enable PSAPs to expand their
capabilities in the coming years. In the future, the public will be able to share text messages, video and photos through the 9-1-1 system. These capabilities are not available until future years.
Funding for the project is being provided through the 9-1-1 service fee.
The SPSA and SaskTel will continue to work with secondary PSAPs in the
province to ensure their technology is upgraded by the end of March 2025.
Established in 2017, the SPSA is a treasury board crown corporation responsible for wildfire management, emergency management, Sask911, SaskAlert, the Civic Addressing Registry, the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program, and fire safety.
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rural communities, and the Canadian economy. In the long-term, these impacts may be greater than the federal government’s anticipated revenue generated by these tax measures.
A recent study from the Royal Bank of Canada suggests that 40 per cent of farm operators will retire by 2030. This highlights a looming trend of intergenerational farm transfers, and therefore the importance of farmers being able to have good succession planning in place. Governments should be making it easier, not harder for intergenerational transfers in the agricultural sector.
“The New Brunswick government has always been supportive in providing resources for farmers to assist with succession planning,” New Brunswick’s Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson said. “At a time when the average age of farmers is 57, we must provide policies which encourage our young people to engage in the sector. We must make farming more enticing and eliminate the obstacles impeding entry by supporting the succession of farmers.”
“Island farmers like their colleagues across the country have worked
tirelessly to produce top quality food feeding the nation and the world,” PEI Minister of Agriculture Bloyce Thompson said, “A driving force for most farmers is to provide an opportunity for the next generation to carry on the family tradition. Changing the capital gains structure will harm the farming industry by stripping value from the family farm through increased taxation. Now is the time we should be investing in our agricultural industry and make it easier to farm. The changes to the taxation of capital gains adds to their burden and should be reconsidered.”
“Everyone can agree that local food production and food security are vitally important,” Nova Scotia’s Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow said. “With an aging agricultural workforce, now is the time to encourage young people who are interested in farming and food production. The federal government’s proposed capital gains tax could have a significant impact on farms and farmers and their succession plans.”
“Manitoba stands with producers who are especially being hit hard by these changes to the Capital Gains Tax,” Manitoba’s Agriculture Minister Ron
Kostyshyn said. “After years of succession planning, long-time producers should be able to retire knowing that their children have the opportunity of becoming the young farmers that will feed the next generation of Canadians. Manitoba has gone to great lengths to reduce costs for producers, including lowering the cost of crown lands and freezing the provincial gas tax, and this change will only increase costs for producers who are already facing enormous challenges.”
Without fully assessing how the changes to the capital gains tax will impact this major demographic shift, it is impossible to know how large an impact this will have on a vital industry. Moreover, the pace at which these changes will be implemented, let alone the lack of consultation, provides little time or opportunity for farmers to decide how to adjust their approach to succession planning.
Ministers urged the federal minister to make agriculture a priority around the federal Cabinet table, and ask that the proposed changes to the capital gains tax impacting the broader agriculture and food industry be immediately reversed.
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LIFE: ONE CONTINUES TO GROW
Sabrina Kraft skraft@glaciermedia.ca
There are times in our lives when we need to create healthy boundaries to better understand our core personality. It can be quite simple to start at the foundation too, as there are a few different websites that offer a scientific approach to identifying your personality, and help to research the strengths and weaknesses that might exist.
According to my recent personality test, completed on the 16Personalities website, I am a Defender ISFJ (introverted, observant, feeling, judging). At the base, people with this personality type help make the world go around, in a very unassuming and understated way. They are hardworking and devoted, and often feel a deep sense of responsibility to those around them.
It is hard to explain how deeply connected I felt, just by
reading the above introduction for the personality. I could see my own traits (and being a planner at heart) simply explained in black and white.
One part of the Defender ISFJ personality is that there are times when their helpful, hardworking nature can be taken advantage of, and it results in a feel of being burned out and overworked. That was one of the areas where I recently needed to create some healthier boundaries, so I can continue to love what I do, without feeling responsible for things beyond my control.
In a way, letting go that desire for control has felt like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, even though it was very difficult for me to do. There was always this deep desire to exceed others’ expectations, and that is why I would go above and beyond what I was responsible for. I have often wanted to pitch in and help out, especially in
other areas in my office where I have the training.
That is where the feeling of being burned out came into play, and I admit that even for writing my column space I struggled with writer’s block for several weeks. I was quietly losing my enthusiasm and motivation, and that was not fair to my loyal readers, or even to myself.
Instead, I made more of an effort to stick to healthier boundaries and be my own ‘defender’. I work with several qualified and professional individuals, who do not need a backstop to complete their work. They are very capable in their own individual fields. Of course, if they ask for my help or assistance, I will make myself available.
Now I focus on working together with my colleagues, rather than trying to compete against them. I am very fortunate to be in a workplace
that is very supportive, even though there are times when personalities do clash. Even then, it is up to the employee to figure out why those clashes happen, find healthier ways to communicate with their colleagues, and continue to be efficient as a team.
Life is truly a journey, one where we can continue to grow and learn as we navigate the obstacles on our chosen path. There are times when there are twists and turns, or we feel like we are lost in a forest, or stuck in the mud. It can be fascinating to learn about your core personality, and read about your own strengths and weaknesses.
I know for me, the journey has been slow but steady in the past few weeks. I finally feel like writing again, which is a good thing. The best part is that I have created my own healthy boundaries for all aspects of my life.
Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club support program has record response in 2024-2025
The Saskatchewan Veteran Service Club Support Program has been fully subscribed for 2024-25 in a single intake, providing grants up to $30,000 to 81 veterans’ organizations throughout the province.
“The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to invest $1.5 million annually to support Legion branches, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans units and other registered non-profit organizations that support our Saskatchewan veterans in the province,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “Veterans service clubs are so important, they enrich our communities, preserve local history and work tirelessly on behalf of
veterans who have faithfully served our province and our country. We thank them for their continued efforts, and look forward to continuing this work.”
Introduced in 201920, the program provides grants for repairs and upgrades, special events, operations, programs and activities to engage communities and advance the work and long-term sustainability of veterans’ service organizations across the province.
The program is delivered collaboratively by the Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command, the Saskatchewan Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) and the Government of Saskatchewan.
Since the program’s inception, nearly $6.0 million has been allocated to 393 successful applicants in more than 115 different communities across the province. In 2023-24, a total of 77 grants were awarded to clubs across Saskatchewan. Typically, at least two application intake periods were required each year. With increased awareness of the funding that is available, the program has been fully subscribed for 2024-25 through the first round. More information about the program, guidelines, applications and eligibility are available through the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command at 306-525-8739.
Our Town
• Better Together BBQ’s continue every Tuesday at the Assiniboia swimming pool concession, from 11:30 a.m.until 1:00 p.m.
• Regional Park Pass lending program continues until September 15 for people with a valid library card.
• August 19- Go Science at the Assiniboia and District Library. Sask. Science Centre is coming. To be held 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
• August 20- Fiesta Party at the Assiniboia Swimming Pool. Live music by the Mariachi Latino Band, catered Mexican food buffet, pinata games and more. To be held 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
• August 21- Mossbank Apple Pie Day. To bel held 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Community hall in Mossbank.
• August 24- Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs Burger Night. To be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Jolly Giant Pub in Willow Bunch. Burger and Salad for $15.
Let us know about your local Community Event! Simply go to www.assiniboia.net and send us your details. The Assiniboia Times and the Town of Assiniboia are proud to work together to promote our town and support communities in the area!
The AssiniboiaAquaticCentreishaving aparty –A FiestaParty! Tuesday,August20thfrom4 P.M. to7 P.M.
We appreciatethe prideresidentsput into theirproperties. Thankyou forhelping to keep Assiniboialookingamazing. Pleasecontinue withthe following:
1. Maintainingweeds in and around your property (backalleys, curbs, boulevards),
Live Musicfromthe Mariachi Latino Band Mexican FoodBuffet •Pinatas, Gamesand Fun! Free withpool pass or daily admissionpass.
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TheSouthland Coop Centre in Assiniboiaishosttothe WHLPRESEASONGAME, MooseJaw Warriorsvs. Regina Pats on Saturday,September 7th at 7:00 P.M. Ticketsare sold ONLINE at www.sasktix.caorpop into theTownOfficeasapfor apaper copy!
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Joinusatthe Aquatic Centre Concession forour favouriteday of theweek -TUESDAY from 11:30A.M.to1:00P.M.Don your BT T-shirtand come finda match! $5 will get youTaco-in-abag &a drink. Allproceeds go backtothe Recreation& Community Wellnessprogramming. Thankyou to allour Weekly Sponsorsfor making this eventsuchagreat success! Seeyou there! Need anew Shirt? BT shirts areavailable forpurchaseinthe AquaticCentreOffice
2.Keeping your lawn neat and tidy (backalleys &boulevards too)
3.Checking site lines and sidewalkaccessaround hedges,shrubs& trees. Corner lots sightlines at intersections must be maintained withobjects no greater than 1m in height fora 7.5m distanceinbothdirections from intersection.
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COUNCILMEETING: Held in Council Chambersinthe AsaskanComplex,131 3rd AveWest. The nextcouncil meetingwill be Tuesday,August27, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. Have agreat summer!
The annual Ladies Golf Tournament was held at the Assiniboia Golf Course on August 10, with 30 two-person teams on the course on a beautiful warm day to compete in a best-ball tournament. It was a great day for all. The date for next year’s year tournament is planned for August 9, 2025. At top, Krista Elder and Lyne Piche won the proximity prize. At left, Debbie Hysuick and Joanne Girardin were winners of the tournament with a score of 74 At right, is Laurie Hawkins, organizer of the tournament for 2024.
Many August activities planned in Assiniboia
Sherri Solomko
Freelance Reporter
As combines start to roar around Assiniboia the start of harvest often gives way to the notion that summer is nearly over, school will be starting soon and the plethora of summer events will conclude. However, in Assiniboia, this is not the case.
The Assiniboia Library held a steak night fundraiser on Aug. 10 with proceeds towards programming and new material. The library will also be host to ‘Go! Science’ program coming to town from the Saskatchewan Science Centre, Better Together Tuesdays continue until the last lunch event on Aug. 20. This has been a great
boost to not only community connections but helping fund recreation programming in town.
Bruce Anderson’s “Colourblock’ will be on display at Shurniak Art Gallery until Oct. 23.
The Assiniboia Aquatic Centre is winding down their season however programming still continues with Aquafit Tuesday and Thursday, along with a couple more late-night swims. The always popular Fiesta party at the pool takes place Aug. 20.
A golden anniversary celebration takes place at the Assiniboia and District Historical Museum as they celebrate their 50th anniversary on Aug. 24 with a number of ac -
tivities that will be part of the celebration. With ball season wrapped up it means arena season is soon upon us. Southland Co-op Centre is thrilled that as of Aug. 9, their exhibition WHL game between the league winning Moose Jaw Warriors and rivals, Regina Pats, is almost sold out. That’s not all as Sept. 7 will also include a tailgate party to watch the Rider game as well as a corn hold tournament.
Three-on-Three hockey league will start up Sept. 1 and run into October. There may still be registration opportunities and you can contact the town office for more details.
Pre-season games for the Richardson Pioneer
Southern Rebels will begin Sept. 15., following their fall hockey camp Sept. 6-8.
Once school is back in session, the fall school sports begin quickly that include hosting games and tournaments. Check with ACHS on availability for drop in fans to come and watch these local athletes compete.
As summer draws to a close it is time to give a big handshake to those involved with Communities in Bloom as residents have offered their appreciation for all of their hands on efforts in beautifying Assiniboia s well as some of the additions that had a hand in, including the new covered gazebo near the pool.
C.R. Plumbing Ltd. of Coronach would like to welcome Ashton Rousseau as our newest apprenticeinthe plumbingtrade Ashton completed his first year of apprenticeship training at SIAST in Regina. Ashton is the 3rdson of Tyson and ShellyRousseau
Mossbank Golf Course receives donation from local sponsors
The Mossbank Golf Club recently announced a donation and sponsorship from the Farm It Forward, Justinsane Barbie Car Club and South Country Equipment. This enabled them to purchase a brand new 2024 Z950M ZTrak for use on the course.
Support from donoros and local businesses make it possible for the Mossbank Golf Club to continue with their nine hole sand green course.
Farm it Forward understands how important the small community social events are to a town and approved our application for funding towards the mower.
Justinsane Barbie Car Club works tirelessly volunteering to raise funds for recreation in Mossbank and committed the funds given to the town in the last events to the Golf Course.
South Country Equipment has been a staple of giving and sponsoring in this town for many years and they proudly ride John Deere green now at their golf course because of the work put in by the Mossbank location to make sure they could also be a sponsor towards future purchase.
This equipment has a powerful 27 hp commercial-grade engine that has extra durability and mowing performance from a 7-Iron PRO sidedischarge deck pressed from a single piece of steel.
This mower will be around for many years to come enabling us to continue to host the many friends and guests that sign the guest book at the golf course every day.
Aging comes with many changes that affect the body
Aging is an inevitable component of life. Young children often cannot wait until they get older because of the freedoms that seemingly come with being more mature. On the flip side, adults often wish they were young again. Time waits for no person, and with aging comes many changes, many of which manifest physically. The following are some components of healthy aging.
Bones, joints and muscles: With age bones may become thinner and more fragile. Joints will lose their flexibility, while muscles lose mass and strength, endurance and flexibility. These changes may be accompanied by a loss of stability that can result in
balance issues or falls. It’s common for the body frame to shrink, and a person may lose a few inches from his or her height. A doctor may suggest a bone-density test or supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to keep bones as strong as possible. Physical activity that includes strength training can help keep muscles strong and flexible.
Body fat: As muscle mass diminishes, body fat can increase. By age 75, the percentage of body fat typically doubles compared with what it was during young adulthood. The distribution of fat also changes, which can adjust the shape of the torso.
Heart: Organs in the body also age, and cells begin to
Seniors’ Care Strategy would
help
residents
Most Canadians will rely on seniors care at some point in their lives. Seniors’ care includes home care, long-term care, palliative care and pharmacare. Canada’s health care system isn’t prepared to meet the needs of the aging population. Access to seniors’ care varies greatly across the country. Wait times, eligibility criteria and outof-pocket expenses are different in each of the provinces and territories.
Seniors’ care often falls outside the scope of the Canada Health Act, which only covers services provided by doctors and hospitals. A lot of seniors care has been privatized, and not everyone can afford it.
There are less beds available in hospitals and long-term care facilities now due to funding cuts. In some regions, people are waiting several years for a long-term care bed. At the same time, many seniors admitted to long-term care facilities could likely remain at home if they had access to adequate home care.
Canada needs a National Seniors’ Care Strategy to ensure that all seniors can access quality care, regardless of where they live. We must take action now to ensure consistent funding, standards of care and staffing levels across the country.
die off, making those organs work less efficiently. The heart is one such organ that changes with age. It pumps more than 2.5 million beats during one’s lifetime. As a person gets older, blood vessels lose their elasticity, and the heart has to work harder to circulate blood throughout the body. Exercise can help keep the heart as strong as possible.
Urinary tract and kidneys: The kidneys become smaller as a person ages, which means they may not be able to filter urine as effectively. Urinary incontinence may occur due to hormonal changes or because of an enlarged prostate. Furthermore, the bladder may become less elastic, leading to an urge to urinate more frequently.
The Historical Mossbank Golf Course received a brand new mower donated from South Country Equipment, Farm it Forward and Justinsane donations. From left to right are Davina Kowalski - Justinsane Barbie Car Club member; Gwen Kowalski - Justinsane Barbie Car Club Treasurer; Nixie Kowalski - Barbie Car Club Member; Kari Wolitski - Golf Club Secretary and Justinsane Media Director; Lloyd Kowalski - Golf Club caretaker; Tim Sullivan - South Country Equipment; Colleen Stark - Farm It Forward Treasurer; and Chris Clements - South Country Equipment.
Darrin Kiel
Darr in Raymond Kiel, aged 59, was bor n on March 16 1965 in Moose Jaw SK He passed away on July 28 2024 at the Dr F H Wigmore Hospital in Moose Jaw Darr in was the eldest child of Percy and Eva (née Wuschke) Kiel He grew up on the family far m in Mossbank with his three siblings: sisters Cindy and Wendy, and brother Cur tis He attended school in Mossbank, SK Cooking was Darr in's passion, and he pursued this interest by studying Commercial Cooking at SIAST He enjoyed cooking in a restaurant in Assiniboia for many years It was dur ing this time that he met his soulmate Ann Berger Darr in and Ann were marr ied on July 25, 1992, but sadly, Ann passed away in 2008, leaving Darr in hear tbroken Darr in enjoyed rock and roll music, daily phone calls to his mom, and visiting with fr iends and family He found fulfillment wor king on the far m for the Hicks family, where he was treated as one of their own Darr in had a kind hear t and was always willing to stop what he was doing to help someone else He loved to ski-doo and was known for his unselfish nature, despite str uggling with diabetes He leaves to mour n his mother, Eva Kiel; his sisters Cindy Kiel and Wendy Kiel; and his brother Cur tis Kiel He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Ann Kiel and his father Percy Kiel A family graveside ser vice was held on August 2 2024 at the Mossbank Cemeter y officiated by Pastor Darrell Buchanan Pallbearers were Dale Hicks Barr y Hicks Dave Embur y and Shawn Baker
Noel Blanchette Noel Blanchette passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Moose Jaw, SK Noel was born on December 13, 1929, in Gravelbourg SK He lived and farmed in the Courval district for 85 years Noel married Jeannine O’Reilly of Scout Lake, SK, on July 18, 1959, at St Victor, SK They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last month They were blessed with five children: Gilbert Richard Denis Suzanne and René Noel was an avid sports enthusiast playing fastball hockey, curling and a passionate fisherman Since 1998, he and his wife, Jeannine, enjoyed their cabin at Thomson Lake In 2014, Noel and Jeannine retired to the Fairview Manor condos in Moose Jaw He enjoyed playing cards ice fishing at Buffalo Pound and watching sports on T V The news was also of great importance to him His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends especially his grandkids Noel's legacy of hard work love for family, and passion for the land and sports will be cherished and remembered by all who knew him Noel is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannine; his children and their families: Son Gilbert (June), grandson Jerrod (Hilary), great grandchildren Kate and Tessa, granddaughter Michelle (Ryan), great-grandchildren Ryker and Tegan Son Richard (Erlinda) grandson Joshua (Shekinah) great-grandson Elijah Son Denis (Christina) granddaughter Mikayla grandson Kalan Daughter Suzanne (Brent) Gibson, grandson Jeremy (Sarah), greatgrandchildren Beau and Summer, granddaughter Alyssa (Chris), great-grandchildren Jett and Nash, grandson Donavon Son René (Rhonda), grandson Jordon (Jessica), great-grandchildren Everleigh and Bauer, grandson Matthew (Renée), greatgranddaughter Adisyn, granddaughter Cassandra (Brady), great-grandson Colt granddaughter Jenna (Tristan) He is also survived by his sister Laurianne Gaucher and many extended family members including sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Claire Blanchette, Doris O’Reilly, Marthe Wolensky, André & Doris O’Reilly, Gerald & Irene O’Reilly, Roger & Pauline O’Reilly, Sr Berthe O’Reilly OM, Guy & Diane O’Reilly, and Henri & Aline O’Reilly Noel was predeceased by his parents Laureat and Exilina (née Gaudreau) Blanchette; brother Conrad Blanchette; sister and brother-in-law Rose-Aimée & Alex McGregor; parentsin-law William and Thérèse (née Beauregard) O Reilly; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Edgar Gaucher Léo O Reilly Laurent & Juliet O’Reilly Roger Wolensky and Gilles & Jeanne O’Reilly Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00 a m Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at St Joseph Parish in Moose Jaw, SK with Father Adelberto “Bert” Lillo officiating Following the reception, the interment took place at St Joseph R C Cemetery, Courval, SK Scripture Readers were Joshua Blanchette and Richard Blanchette Responsorial Psalm was sung by Shekinah Blanchette Prayers of the Faithful were prayed by Everleigh Blanchette Jordon Blanchette Alyssa DeGuerre Michelle Keck Matthew Blanchette Jenna Blanchette and Cassandra Blanchette Offertory Gifts were presented by Denis Blanchette and Mikayla Blanchette Eulogy was given by Gilbert Blanchette, René Blanchette Special Music was shared by Sarah Gibson The Urn Bearers were Jeremy Gibson and Jerrod Blanchette Memorial donations to Heartland Hospice for the Pioneer Lodge Palliative Care 1000 Albert Street Moose Jaw SK S6H 2Y2 were greatly appreciated
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Superannuated Teachers of Sask. award Honorary Life Membership
Submitted by Ruby Sayers for South Central Chapter
Superannuated Teachers
The South Central Chapter of the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that Diane Marchand of Gravelbourg was recently honoured with a Life Membership in the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan.
Diane has been an active member of the South Central Chapter, helping to organize local events, and often making an effort to personally invite new members to be involved in their organization. She
also served as president of the South Central Chapter for several years.
Diane served on the Provincial Executive for five years, during which time she served on every Provincial Executive Committee. She also served as the Provincial Liaison for the Souris Moose Mountain Chapter and for the South Central Chapter.
Locally, Diane has served on the Fundraising Committee for St. Joseph’s Hospital/Nursing Home and also helped with the Local Museum Board. Diane’s caring and supportive nature has led
her to assist many newcomers to Canada who have taken up residence in the community of Gravelbourg. This includes helping with finding housing and household items, providing financial assistance in banking, working
out transportation concerns, and aiding with the completion of forms for Saskatchewan Health and Permanent Residency documentation --- all of which can be daunting tasks for someone in a new country, and often with
limited English or French. Diane has also been an advocate for immigrant children and their parents as the children enter and navigate the Saskatchewan Education System.
An interesting note is that Diane’s husband, Roger Marchand, was presented with a Life Membership in the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan in 2018. Roger and Diane are the third husband and wife to have received this prestigious honour.
Don Gabel- STS Honorary Life Membership Co-chair and former student of Diane’s, Diane Marchand, Ruby Sayers- South Centre STS.
Diane and Roger Marchand
New critical minerals incentives to grow Sask. mining sector
The Ministry of Energy and Resources is now accepting applications to two new critical minerals incentive programs, which will drive investment and innovation in Saskatchewan’s critical minerals industry from extraction to processing.
The Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII) and the Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII) targets 11 critical minerals found in the province, which are all essential to global economies, national security and everyday life. The CMPII supports value-added processing projects, while the SCMII supports commercial innovation projects.
“The Saskatchewan
critical minerals advantage is clear,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said. “The Fraser Institute has ranked Saskatchewan as the best jurisdiction in Canada and third in the world for mining investment attractiveness. These new, targeted incentives will help in protecting and promoting Saskatchewan’s continued leadership on a global scale into the future.”
The two new incentives will support development in Saskatchewan’s emerging helium and lithium industries. They will also support development of minerals with near-term high potential such as copper, zinc, magnesium, nickel and rare earth elements.
“As we transition the Prairie Lithium project
from exploration into development, incentives like these are very important to help attract the large investments that are required to build these projects,” Arizona Lithium Executive Director Zach Maurer said. “The Government of Saskatchewan’s focus on critical minerals has allowed us to expedite our transition into the development phase faster than any other region in North America.”
The incentives are based on the established and successful Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII) and the Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII).
“The government’s ongoing support to the helium industry in Sas -
katchewan —through incentives which I believe don’t exist in any other jurisdiction in the world — is what sets Saskatchewan above all other regions for critical minerals exploration and processing,” North American Helium Chairman and CEO Nicholas Snyder said. “Support and incentives through programs such as the OGPII, and the new CMPII have led to investment of approximately $0.5 billion by NAH in Saskatchewan. The CMPII and the SCMII incentives have been and continue to be critical for us to attract new investment funding to execute on our growth plans.”
The CMPII and OGPII will share the same $500 million funding
pool and be available until March 2029. Qualifying applicants investing a minimum of $10 million will receive transferable Crown royalty and freehold production tax credits valued at 15 per cent of eligible project costs.
For innovation-related projects, the SCMII and SPII share the same funding pool of $100 million and will receive applications until March 2029. Qualifying applicants investing a minimum of $1 million will receive transferable Crown royalty and freehold production tax credits valued at 25 per cent of eligible project costs.
More than 50,000 Saskatchewan residents are employed in the mining and energy sectors, con -
tributing to a strong and growing economy that benefits everyone in the province. These incentive programs will ensure the mining, oil and gas sectors continue their strong GDP contributions to the provincial economy. The launch of the two new critical minerals incentives will support the goal of doubling the number of critical minerals produced in the province by 2030 as announced in Saskatchewan’s Critical Minerals Strategy released in 2023.
To find out more about our incentive programs and services, visit: www. saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-naturalresources-and-industry/ mineral-exploration-andmining.
Hunting season to start soon in province
Hunting season is nearly here, and it’s time to plan and get ready! There are several things hunters can do to prepare themselves for the upcoming season.
Purchase your hunting licences
Big Game Draw and regular licences are available for purchase as of August 1. The quota limited antlerless mule deer licences are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning August 15.
Hunters have a few options to purchase a licence:
• Online through the Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system, 24 hours a day.
• In person at a Government of Saskatchewan field office with front counter service or at select provincial park offices.
• In person from any Saskatchewan hunting licence issuer.
• By phone at 1-855848-4773 (you will require a credit card).
• Hunters must provide their HAL identification number, or any other identification number previously added to their HAL account.
Saskatchewan Hunters Guide or Trappers Guide
New this year: The
Saskatchewan Trappers Guide is now a standalone document, designed to give trappers the specific information they need.
Both the Trappers Guide and the Hunters Guide include comprehensive lists of season dates, important information on regulations, licences and fees, and highlights of what is new for 2024, including expanded dark goose hunting opportunities.
Visit saskatchewan.ca/ hunting to download a copy of either guide or pick up printed copies at Government of Saskatchewan field offices with front counter service, select retailers and some provincial parks.
Hunting on private lands
Approximately 85 per cent of the land in south-
ern Saskatchewan is privately owned or controlled. Consent from the owner is mandatory prior to entering and hunting on any private land:
• Consent can be provided in writing, orally or through signage.
• Consent can be sought and provided by any method including in person, by phone and through email.
• For more information, download the Hunting Permission on Private Land fact sheet. Check out the website For more information about hunting and trapping in Saskatchewan or to download the Saskatchewan Hunters Guide and Saskatchewan Trappers Guide, visit: saskatchewan. ca/hunting.
