Assiniboia
Nominations open for ‘Brewing in Business’
Freelance Reporter
Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce will celebrate community businesses in their upcoming ‘Brewing in Business’ awards.
Talsa Warken with the Chamber said, “With our new strategic plan at looking at what the Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce does for businesses, this idea was thought of by researching other chambers in Saskatchewan and what they offer to their businesses. Many communities have excellence award galas and we thought we could bring this to our small town.”
The Brewing in Business theme came from the idea of adding small town feeling to a big city even.
“With new chamber members and businesses growing in our community,
we want to be recognized for supporting everyone we can. We also recognize we struggle with our district communities and we are looking for more ideas on how to benefit them. Supporting those outside businesses and recognizing them within our community is something we will continue to do until we find other ways to give back to them,” added Warken.
Graham Sherman has been chosen as keynote speaker as he has an incredible story about his new found vocation of brewing craft beer, was actually illegal in Alberta. Sherman’s relentless perseverance changed legislation and he proves why adopting a collaborative approach, even with competitors, can lead to a healthier way to do business, leading to growth and loyal customer base.
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Fiesta Pool Party held at Aquatic Centre
The air was filled with the music of the Mariachi Latino Band at the Assiniboia Aquatic Centre on August 20. They entertained more than 400 people, with young and old alike enjoyed the lively and fun songs performed. A catered Mexican Food Buffet complimented the
mood of the evening. Pinatas, games, swimming along with extra entertainment from a group of young singers called the “Mermaids” performed a song by Taylor Swift for everyone. This was a great wind up to a very warm summer for the Assiniboia Aquatic Center.
Members of the Mariachi Latino Band included, from left, Christian Echeverria, Carmelle Pretzlaw, Ana Hernández, Marcel Alapizco, Vini Linhares, Martín González, Carmina Burnett, Cailyn Leake and Luis Alapizco.
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Celebrating Assiniboia business, inaugural event led by Chamber
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“The chamber has had meetings with other directors and ideas have come to fruition on what they can implement in their smaller size chamber office. Their new staff have become very passionate about learning and developing our Chamber of Commerce and this event is showcased in most chamber offices. Our main goal is to recognize the outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs who contribute to the growth and vibrancy of our community.”
The Brewing in Business awards will include: economic growth and development; recognition of outstanding contributions; enhanced reputation and branding; knowledge sharing and collaboration; community engagement and pride; and support and service.
“Over the last few years, our feedback of the chamber from our members is, ‘What does the Chamber do for our businesses?’ Our new strategic plan is to ask ourselves, ‘is this helping our businesses and in what way is this benefitting our members?’A large part of this event is to show our community that we have heard you. We have engaging staff and board members that have come together to take our past and push for our own ex-
cellence in the future.”
“This event is for business recognition and we do rely on our sponsorship to help fund the event. We have many innovative ideas on what we would like to see for our Chamber and we need to have the cashflow to help bring these ideas forward. This event will hopefully be profitable and then we can, in turn, give back to our chamber members,” said Warken.
The event will rely heavily on sponsorship and in return, they will provide marketing exposure showcasing their appreciation.
“We want to show our community how collaboration beats competition and this award process shows that we are all working together. We are always looking for any businesses that want to contribute in supporting us, and we can support you too,” affirmed the Chamber office.
A recently received grant will kickstart this event and help promote economic advancement to Assiniboia businesses.
The continuation of this event might be bi-annual or every third year, once the organizers know the impact it had on a business.
“We don’t want to be overzealous and we are hoping for suggestions to anyone attending, because we want to make sure the
event is done right, correct any flows and grown the event to be something everyone in the community looks forward to.”
Celebrating Assiniboia business achievements and acknowledging them in a community format for their outstanding performance is the main focus. Organizers hope these awards inspire others to strive for excellence, foster healthy competition and drive continuous improvement.
Organizing committee includes six members made up of Warken, along with Jordan Godson, Shelly Dahlman, Laurie Stianson, Afton Richards and Jessica Rust, along with two staff members, Wyleen Hantelman and Melissa Hansford.
The event is open to everyone, so that the community can enjoy the company of others, take in an exceptional presentation on why collaboration beats competition and there will be food and refreshments.
Ticket sales will kick off September 1. The public are encouraged to nominate businesses for the awards and the information can be found on the chamber’s website, with nominations closing September 4.
Warken also invites folks to join them on September 10 for the first Chamber on Tap, at 121 Steakhouse.
‘Colourblocks’ exhibition now on display at the Shurniak Art Gallery
The Shurniak Art Gallery is currently hosting artist Bruce Anderson’s exhibition “Colourblocks”, which will run July 23 to October 23, 2024.
The acrylic paintings are a very detailed and beautiful depictions of colour, plant species and horse breeds along with detailed sketches to round out the exhibition.
The artwork is focused on placing the familiar in incongruent settings to create layers of meaning.
In Anderson’s artist statement he quotes:
“My work is rooted in the west and in the old myths of settlement, independence and colonialism that are still with us,
and that ignore current realities among them the subjugation of land and nature.
In my work, I deal with traditional western subject matter and reposition it. In my most recent paintings, there are several layers to which I hope the viewer will respond, mirroring my own processes in creating the work and reflecting different traditions in the history of painting: the off-kilter, or sense of unsettling, in the juxtaposition of subject and landscape; the abstract or formal, in the use of colour and texture; or the creation of more literal meaning through the implied narrative, which will be different for different viewers, de -
pending upon the meaning they assign to the elements of subject matter.”
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Bruce Anderson was born in Northern Alberta, where his father was an agricultural research scientist. He has lived his adult life in Saskatchewan, where he established a studio and full-time art practice after completing a Bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Regina. Since completing his MFA, he has developed a body of work that reflects a childhood spent on agricultural research stations, an interest in the history of western Canada, and a love of images, materials and visual discourse. He has consistently exhibited in group and solo exhibitions, both regionally and nationally; sold work to public and private collections; received professional artist grants; taught as an instructor in Visual Art at the University Regina; worked in various capacities in installation and collections at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina; and maintained an ongoing presence in Regina’s arts community. In 2022 he had a solo exhibition of new work at the Nouveau Art Gallery in Regina (Weeds) and (Bruce Anderson: Colourblock) at the Chapel Gallery prior to the exhibition of Colourblock at the Godfrey Dean Gallery in Yorkton.
The Shurniak Art Gallery hosted residents and staff from the Ross Payant Nursing home and the long term care patients from the Assiniboia hospital to view the visiting and permanent exhibition. Many memories were recalled as the conversations flowed when they viewed the horses. After they were treated to angel food cake, strawberries and coffee.
The Shurniak Art Gallery is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Bruce Anderson stood in front of the ‘Colourblocks’ exhibition, that is currently on display at the Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia.
A sunny and very hot day for the final Better Together barbecue was held at the Assiniboia Aquatic Centre on August 20, sponsored by Southland Co-op. The barbecue offered traditional burgers, chip and pop and taco in a bag as a wind up special. There were 290 guests who enjoyed the atmosphere and the food for the final 2024 BBQ. From left are Charlize Hillmer, Stephanie Van DeSype, Navara Chamberlain, Evan Hogg, Sonja Dahlman, Marie Magnuson. Also helping from Southland Co-op was Nicole Cowan.
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BUILDING A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION
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I recently have starting listening to Midst, a Podcast featuring collaborative story-telling. I am enjoying hearing the three different narrators add their own flavour, creativity and plot into the fictional world that they have built together. No matter how you do it, collaborative storytelling is a great way to learn and grow as a writer. There are many times in my column writing career where I have struggled to find a new topic to cover, or question if what I find interesting would be welcomed by our readers.
While there is a saying that it is bad to have too many cooks in the kitchen, I feel the opposite is true for writing, as more than one mind can help create and generate ideas to flesh out a story.
Published authors can go through quite an extensive process to get their books on the shelves, including getting input from editors and publishers, and even joining an online writer’s platform like NaNoWriMo (national novel writing month).
Listening to a collaborative story, like Midst, where each narrator is saying ‘yes, and...’ to build the story and the world is quite engaging. The narrators are still able to have their own flavor and creative ideas, but by working together they are building a strong foundation for their world and their story.
Recently, Midst joined the creative team of Critical Role (promoted as a bunch of nerdy voice actors who like playing table-top role-playing games), and added two more narrators to their world. I was quite interested to watch the recent ‘Moonward’ series, and see how together, by playing their characters, each narrator was adding to the story.
There are many times in our lives when we need help and assistance to add to our own story, when there is a need for collaboration.
Communication and collaboration are a strong benefit to many organizations and nonprofits in our community. In our community, there are many nonprofit arts organizations who have boards of volunteers who collaborate with stakeholders to
develop initiatives that engage and inspire residents. One way nonprofits can collaborate together is by sharing office space or by hosting a community program. Collaboration requires more of a commitment of time and resources from non-profit who take part, but that usually results in greater rewards.
Collaborations don’t happen overnight. The best fit for a group of non-profits to work together is to have shared values and care and feeding to build trust. They also require real engagement and investment of time by the members. There is a potential for shared staff, or even collaborating volunteers (and we have many passionate members of our community who wear multiple volunteer hats).
Even in the political world, most democratic societies should have a collaborative relationship, where different parties decide on issues important to their municipality, province or country. It is frustrating some times when political leaders act more like bickering children in the classroom, and forget to respect and listen to other voices and ideas.
Political burnout happens just
as quickly as volunteer burnout does, because there are times when you do not feel respected, or that your opinion does not matter. It is tough to feel like a team player, when there are members of the team who make negative comments about your work or your ideas. I find it especially hard during an election year, when some political candidates resort to deception and distraction, or aggressively attack another candidate’s character. It is possible to belong to a different party, and have different ways of approaching a problem, while still remaining respectful.
Human beings are one of the most social creatures on our planet. Cooperation lies at the heart of human lives and society — from day-to-day interactions to some of our greatest endeavours. True cooperation lies in the ability to listen, to trust, and to be open to change.
Hopefully for those who are looking to be part of a team, or collaborate on a new project, they keep an open heart and mind. Remember to act respectful and listen to the ideas of other volunteers at the table.
Sask DLC, SaskPower partner to deliver
power engineering program
Starting this fall, Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) will partner with SaskPower to provide high school students and adults online 4th- and 5th-class Power Engineering courses.
“Sask DLC courses offer students the chance to explore future careers in our province while earning high school credits,” Minister Responsible for Sask DLC Jeremy Cockrill said. “Sask DLC is proud to partner with SaskPower to continue to offer these unique opportunities and the 4thclass high school program is the only one of its kind in Canada.”
“Power Engineers are vital for the operation of our provincial power grid, as well as other heavy industries that keep our province’s economy growing,” Minister Responsible for SaskPower Dustin Duncan said.
Within Sask DLC’s 5th-class program, students take two online courses within the same school year. These courses provide an introduction to power engineering including boiler operations and maintenance. Each course includes a 50-hour work study allowing students to obtain the steam time requirements for their certification. Fifthclass courses are ideal for students wishing
for an introduction to the career. Students who complete their 5th-class are also eligible to upgrade to their 4th-class certification by taking an additional two upgrade courses. Through the 4th-class program students take a total of four online classes that each include 50 hours of online theory and 50 hours of work study time, providing practical experience and preparing them for industry exams. This program is ideal for students interested in pursuing power engineering as a career after high school and upon completion students are eligible to be employed as a 4th-class engineer.
These courses have been offered in Saskatchewan high schools since 2014, and have been administered by Sask DLC since its inception in 2023. The programs are accredited by the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK).
A new Memorandum of Understanding between Sask DLC and SaskPower will see the Crown power utility coordinate and promote student steam lab time and scholarship opportunities for continued education and advancement in the field. SaskPower also provides students with hands-on experience at its portable steam lab.
Sherri Solomko
Freelance Reporter
Strong registration numbers for Assiniboia Minor Hockey Association (AMHA), with hockey season to start in September. Due to the commitment of the AMHA volunteer board, Assiniboia will be home to at least six teams with more than 100 players registered for the upcoming hockey season.
President Trevor Thomson will lead the AMHA executive of Ashley Karst, secretary; Nika Dabrowski, treasurer; Josh Ermel, referee coordinator; Randy Hillmer, equipment manager; and Janielle Simard, social media along with directors Trenton Karst, Devin Simard, Josh Tendler, Allan Powell, Tim Peterson, Cecette Rhodes, Jeoff Christopherson and Jason Lemieux.
Minor sports programs, such as AMHA, could not have a season without the tireless efforts in these volunteers in holding registration, putting together teams, lining up
coaches and ice time and ensuring a positive experience for all families part of this recreation program.
Ashley Karst, organization secretary, said, “We will start the season near the end of September or beginning of October. We have approximately 100 players registered that will make up six teams from U7 to U18 divisions. Eighteen volunteer coaches will be needed, along with six managers to coordinate these teams. There are countless hours from volunteer coaches put into each season.”
Players have the opportunity for pre-season conditioning by taking part in the upcoming 3-on-3 hockey sessions put on by the Southland Co-op Centre.
AMHA participates in the Spring Fever Lotto to aid in their fundraising efforts, with each parent covering a three-hour shift.
Kartst says there is a referee clinic upcoming Sept. 15 as well as local talent, Travis Marit, will be on the ice at the start of the season for power skating and drills.
“The Rebel swag store is open online until Nov. 1st,” adds Karst.
While there have been some Assiniboia provincial wins in the past, the goal of this youth sports organization is to provide an activity to build hockey skills as well as relationships and teamwork throughout the season, making for a positive experience for all involved.
Karst reminds residents that teams love fans in the stands and encourages people to come out and watch their favorite player or team. The AMHA organization’s Facebook page carries the most up to date news, activity and events for people to stay in the know.
Apple Pie Day fundraiser hosted by Mossbank Museum
The Mossbank and District Museum hosted their annual Apple Pie Day at the local town on August 21. This event has always taken place on a Wednesday as that used to be the day the local stores were closed for the afternoon so everyone was available. In the early years the pies were made from apples picked from the apple tree next to the Ambroz house. Mary Ambroz had this tree grafted and planted next to the house in the late 60’s. Also in the early years the event was held at the museum as it was a small fundraiser that the locals supported. Apple Pie Day was the only fundraiser, but is now the main income for the museum.
This event has been running for more than 30 years since 1992. The tree still produces some apples. At the beginning the event was supported by local residents. Over the years as families saw their children leave home this day became an opportunity to gather and visit people. Advancing years saw seniors become residents of care homes in other communities and this day became an occasion to visit friends and family that
would gather to support this event.
The Red Hat Ladies always visit. Almost 60 pies are required to make Apple Pie Day a success. All are homemade and donated by local residents. Though many are cut and served, more are sold whole. As with every event the museum hosts, ice cream is
made available. A choice of cheddar cheese or ice cream are offered as a side to the pie. A new theme that has become necessary is the gluten free diet. In keeping with this need several gluten free pies were an option. The total number of guests that came through the doors was 112.
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Volunteers helping at the Apple Pie Day held in Mossbank, in the back from from left, are Sharon Brunt, Maureen Kawa (Hanson), Bonnie Olafson, Wanda Howe, Thelma Nagel, Joan Bumphrey, Ken Kirkpatrick, Kaydance Ray, Jessica Gonzalez, and in the front row Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel and Fyrne Hanson.
The apple tree that is still producing delicious apples after 60 years.
Annual Sask. FireFit competition includes AFD member
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Solomko Freelance Reporter
Assiniboia volunteer fire fighter, Riley Malone, will take part in the Saskatchewan FireFit Championship in Humboldt Aug 23-24. Malone just turned 29 and has been in Assiniboia, and a member of Assiniboia Fire Department for two years. He previously lived in Shaunavon and served for six years as a volunteer fire fighter in that community.
Malone said, “I have competed in FireFit for three seasons now, having completed a total of six competitions, with Humboldt being my seventh.”
Malone competed along with his two friends from Shaunavon, Corey Fulaga and Clayton Greenlay, who started in 2022. The trio will be running in the FireFit National and World Finals in Kamloops, B.C. from Sept 25-29. From there, they will attend World Firefighting Challenge League Finals in Nashville, Tennes-
see Oct. 21-29. “My fastest individual time is 1:32 but I am hoping to get below 1:30 by the end of the season. Me and my teammates have won a few medals through the years in relays. The ones that stand out to me the most are when we took home silver in the World Hybrid Relay Finals in 2022, as well as Randi Cowan from Regina, and myself, winning the Hybrid Tech 2 Relay at Nationals last year,” adds Malone.
Asked what inspires him to enlist in these FireFit competitions, Malone responds, “You’re always trying to better yourself physically and push yourself to set new personal bests. Also, you get to meet people from all over the country and the world running these events.”
Malone said his training takes place all year, starting the year right after the final competition. “We go over our videos and how we felt running and build on
our weaknesses throughout the winter in the gym. Once the snow melts and it starts warming up, we’ll move it the more practical training with actual course time. We try to do that a couple days a week. We’re fortunate enough to have good friends from both Medicine Hat and Regina that let us come and train with them using their towers to make it more realistic. I usually try and get up early and get my workouts in before starting the work day or late evenings. We try and head to either city on the weekends to get more tower time,” acknowledges the Assiniboia firefighter.
Malone said that FireFit, in general, is a great event to witness, from the people who operate it to the competitors.
“It’s a very welcoming community. Doesn’t matter your skill set or how fast you can go, everyone is cheering for everyone to do their best. I will say
though that it is one of the hardest and physically demanding sports I have ever done. That’s why they call it the toughest two minutes in sport. “
The motto for FireFit is you can never bee too fit, too fast, too strong, be FireFit. The FireFit Championships is a competition based on firefighting tasks commonly performed in emergency situations.
The popularity of the FireFit Competition has grown and grown over the past 25 years and visits every province in Canada. With the popularity of our annual broadcasts, aired on TSN, OLN & RDS, FireFit has become known not only in Canada but world wide. Competitors come from every province and Territory in Canada as well as the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, England and the Middle East. https://www. firefit.com/About/How-weStarted.
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Riley Malone, a volunteer with the Assiniboia Fire Department, in a previous FireFit competition.
Teaching your child good time management skills
Teaching your kids good time management skills can be challenging, but it’s essential for their success in academics and life. Here are some tips to help you teach these skills to your children: Create a visual schedule or planner
A physical schedule or a planner can help kids organize their daily activities and deadlines. It can enhance their organizational skills and instill a sense of responsibility and accountability. Plus, it can be a fun and creative activity for you and your child to do together.
You can also utilize digital tools like calendars or task management apps tailored to kids. Encourage task break-down
Teach your child the concept of time blocking, where they allocate specific time slots for different activities or subjects. Breaking tasks
into smaller, manageable chunks can promote productivity and prevent your child from feeling overwhelmed.
Set realistic goals and deadlines
Teach your child the importance of setting realistic goals and deadlines by helping them understand the concept of time estimation and the consequences of procrastination. This will empower them to make informed decisions and own their time.
Most importantly, lead by example. Let your child see you planning your day, setting goals and man aging your time effectively in real-life scenarios. Children often learn best through observation and copying their parents’ actions.
Remember, teaching your child good time management skills is an investment in their future.
Tips for choosing the right lunchbox
Choosing the right lunchbox for your child ensures their meals stay fresh, safe and enjoyable throughout the school day. Here are four important things to consider when selecting a lunchbox:
Material: Look for BPA-free, food-grade plastic or stainless-steel contain ers. These materials are easy to clean and maintain, reducing the risk of food contamination. Additionally, stainless steel is durable, making it a great option if your child is prone to dropping or tossing their lunchbox around.
Capacity: Choosing a lunchbox that fits your child’s appetite is essential. For instance, if your child is a big eater, you may want to consider a larger box. Remember that a lunchbox that’s too big or too small can result in food waste or hunger.
Compartments: Look for a lunchbox with multiple compartments for better organization and portion control. Compartments can also prevent vari ous food items from getting squished or mixed together. Some lunchboxes come with removable dividers so that you can adjust the size of the compartments based on your child’s needs.
Insulation: Prioritize insulating and leak-
proof features. This helps keep food fresh and prevent spills, especially perishable items and liquids. Look for lunchboxes with insulated compartments or include an ice pack to maintain the desired temperature.
Lastly, let your child help choose their lunchbox so they’ll be more excited about using it. Choose designs, like cartoon characters or animals, that reflect their personality and interests, making lunchtime an enjoyable experience.
Discover the benefits of colour-coding for academic success
Colour coding is a powerful organizational tool that can help you manage your schoolwork. Here’s how it can help:
• It enhances organization. You can quickly locate and prioritize your assignments, notes and study materials by visually separating different subjects or tasks.
• It increases memory retention. Research suggests that associating information with colour can improve memory retention. When you use colour coding in your notes or study materials, you create visual cues that make it easier to recall important information during exams or class discussions.
• It streamlines workflow. Colour coding can stream line workflow by categorizing assignments based on urgency or importance, reducing
stress and procrastination.
How to use colour coding
Here are some ways to use colour coding in your studies:
• Assign specific colours to each subject in notebooks, folders or planners. Try blue for math, red for science and green for English.
• Use highlighters to mark important concepts, dates or words. For instance, yellow for definitions, pink for dates and orange for key concepts.
• Assign colours to events on your calendar or planner. For example, use blue for exams, green for assignments and purple for extracurricular activities.
Grab the colourful supplies you need at your local stationary store and start unlocking the power of colour in your academic journey!
Volunteering in the classroom is more than lending a helping hand — it’s about fostering a community where parents, teachers and students work together for a better education. Here are five ways to volunteer in the classroom:
Assisting with classroom activities: You can help organize and supervise classroom activities like group projects, science experiments or art projects.
Joining reading groups: Volunteering to read with students can improve literacy skills and instill a love of reading. You can listen to students read aloud, ask comprehension questions and provide encouragement.
Supporting field trips: You can chaperone field trips, assist with transportation or help plan educational outings to museums, parks or historic sites.
Sharing specialized skills: You can share your expertise in music, art, technology or foreign languages. You can lead workshops, teach special lessons or provide hands-on demonstrations.
Assisting with events and fundraisers: You can help organize and run school events like fundraisers, book fairs or holiday parties. You can also donate supplies or food items.
By volunteering, parents play a vital role in supporting teachers and helping students succeed.
W illiam Pyett
We are sorry to announce the passing of William Amos Pyett during his morning nap on Sunday August 11th 2024 at the age of 92 years Dad was born on Section 29, Township 43, Range 8 W2 near Melfort, SK on October 22nd, 1931 to Irvin and Mabel He was the youngest of two boys in a family of six children Dad was working for his sister and brother-in-law near Leinan when he met mom (Lois H Moen) who grew up on a farm near Stewart Valley They were married November 11th, 1955 in Swift Current where all their children were born Dad lost two "40's" of whiskey betting on a boy and finally won one bottle back on the last child Dad had a variety of jobs over the years as a painter grain buyer hotel owner security guard and lastly a corrections officer Mom and dad retired at Thomson Lake Regional Park 27 years ago Dad loved playing cards, bowling, golf, fishing, travelling, crossword puzzles and watching mom work He was always out and about on his threewheel E-Z Go golf cart and if he saw someone to visit with he would stop in His drink of choice was a rye and coke press A wide selection of beverages were always handy on their covered deck at the lake where they hosted many a Happy Hour! Dad was predeceased by mom June 7th 2022 and is survived by his three children: Lana (Trent) Olson Lynn (Steve) Mayer and Lyle (Rhonda) Pyett; grandchildren: Kyla (Jonathan) Thomason Logan (Amy) Pyett, David (Jordanna) Olson, Paige (Nolan) Sandvold, Cobi (Dyllan) Mayer, Rance Mayer, Chance Mayer (deceased), and Shaunna (Rick) Kullman; great-grandchildren: Nash, Tyler, Bronwyn, Foster, Hardy, Alivia, Cruz, and Jett; as well as his youngest sister, Diane; sisters-in-law: Liane, Phylis, Anne, and Reta; and many nieces and nephews Dad will be greatly missed! We especially want to thank the staff at the Lafleche Long Term Care facility for making his stay so enjoyable with all the teasing banter kindness and support A family gathering for Dad and Mom will be held at a later date Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane Andrew Pratt, Funeral Director, 306-693-4550, www moosejawfuneralhome com
Joseph 'Alber t' Forest
Joseph Pascal Medric Albert Forest passed away on August 13, 2024, at the Ross Payant Nursing Home in Assiniboia, SK Albert was born on April 22, 1943, on the homestead near Willow Bunch SK He was one of 12 children born to Viateur and Rose Eva Forest Albert farmed in the Willow Bunch district For many years he tended to every need of his aging parents who resided with him until they had to move to the nursing home When Albert retired, he moved and bought a house in Assiniboia His sister Marguerite Frigon lived with him and together they enjoyed gardening woodworking, and making different wall and lawn ornaments Albert also enjoyed visiting, playing cards and joking with family and friends Albert will be remembered as a quiet and gentle man who will be sadly missed by all that knew him Albert is survived by his sisters Marguerite Frigon, Marie Rainville, Rita Leroy, Claire Willey, his brother Lionel Forest, and numerous other family members Albert was predeceased by his parents Viateur and Rose Eva Forest his siblings Denis Forest Aristide Poncho Forest Doris Lavallee Roger Forest Florent Forest and Therese Epp Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday August 17 2024 at 2:00 pm at St George’s Roman Catholic Church, Assiniboia, SK Father Nestor Gregoire Celebrant His God children Denise Howe and Maurice Epp lit the Pascal Candle Reader was Michelle Wiks Pallbearers were: Armand Lavallee, Maurice Epp, Randy Moffat, Kevin McDonald, Ryan Wells and Albert Epp Interment at St Ignace R C Cemetery Donations in memory of Albert may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the St Ignace R C Church Memorial Fund Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Forest family may be shared at www rossfuneralservice com Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service Assiniboia SK 306-642-3373
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Assiniboia softball success at national, western championships
Sherri
Solomko Freelance Reporter
Assiniboia and area softball success stories started with league and provincial championships, as noted in stories in Assiniboia Times.
However, players like Assiniboia’s Lily Kwasnicki, had an incredible extension to her season that included both a silver medal with Team South West at Saskatchewan Summer Games and a Western Canadian Championship, won with Moose Jaw Ice U13A team. Lily’s parents are Kareena and Ted Kwasnicki of Assiniboia.
Lily’s team showed they could win when it counted at Western Canadians, held in Brandon, Man. After a struggled start, they won their final three round robin games to force a tiebreaker, followed by the three straight
playoff wins that captured the U13A Western Canadian title.
Moose Jaw Ice’s win was the first ever Western Canadian U13 championship held, and their win puts them first in the books as title holder for this event.
Charlize Hillmer, of Assiniboia is the daughter of Sue Berner and Randy Hillmer, and was part of the Moose Jaw Ice U15A team that won gold at provincial competition in Prince Albert. The provincial win advanced them to Softball Canada Championships held in Chateauguay, Que. where they placed ninth out of 21 tams from across Canada.
Viceroy’s Mallory Tendler, daughter of Leah Harper and Tyler Tendler, was part of U19A Moose Jaw Ice team that won second at provincials,
which advanced them to Softball Canada’s national championship, held in Saskatoon.
While the team did not see the success at the Canadian Championship they had hoped for, they finished 11 out of 21 teams from across Canada that competed.
Toni Giraudier from Bengough, played with the strong South East Steelers ladies fastpitch team that won both provincials and the Canadian Championship.
The team is based out of Carnduff but includes players around the province. National competition took place in Blackfalds, Alta.
The Steelers were Canadian silver medalists in 2023. Toni was cheered on at Nationals by her husband James Giraudier and daughter Dolly, and her parents Dave Ross and
Renewal of Canada Community Building Canada fund agreement is announced
The federal and provincial governments have signed a new ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province. Over the first five years, Saskatchewan will receive $350 million to address local infra -
structure priorities. The renewal of this agreement also means that critical public infrastructure which supports housing will continue to be built, maintained and expanded. It will also support the growth of communities by taking a holistic approach and tying infrastructure investments - such as public
transit, recreation centres, water and wastewater systems - to housing needs where appropriate.
The federal government is investing $26.7 billion over the next ten years to renew CCBF deals and fund infrastructure projects - especially ones that will aid the construction of new homes across the country.
Assiniboia’s Lily Kwasnicki competed at the Western Canadian Championships, with the Moose Jaw Ice U13A team.
Assiniboia’s Charlize Hillmer won gold at provincials, competing with Moose Jaw Ice team.
Viceroy’s Mallory Tendler, far right, competed at provincials and nationals with the U19A Moose Jaw ice Team.
Bengough’s Toni Giraudier holds daughter Dolly after winning both provincials and the Canadian championship with the South East Steelers.