New exhibit on display at Assiniboia library
The Assiniboia and District Arts Council recently announced that art created by Linda Maveal will be on display at the Assiniboia and District Public Library until the end of October, .
Maveal is originally from Coaldale, Alberta but has lived most of her life in Saskatchewan. She now lives in Watrous.
“My dad worked for the CPR so we lived in lots of little towns growing up,” said Maveal. “Art has been in my family from my grandparents on my father’s side, “she added.
“It came naturally to me but originally all I did was pencil drawing. Then I saw a sign about painting lessons in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan. I learned so much – how to paint trees, clouds, etc. After those lessons I was able to put it all together and started painting animals.”
Maveal has been painting for more than twenty years. When she starts a painting she is filled with enthusiasm and excitement about how it’s going to turn out. Then she asks herself if she can do something more challenging than what she just accomplished.
“I do my best to make things look realistic,” said Maveal, “I’m just a happy painter!”
Maveal’s granddaughter, Mila Pereverseff, aged seven, has inherited the artistic gene and her painting on an antique tray, titled “Birds and Birch” is included in the exhibit.
Linda Maveal’s art is on view at the Assiniboia Public Library during open hours until the end of October as part of the Art’s Up partnership between the Assiniboia and District Arts Council and the Assiniboia Public Library.
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South Central Chapter Superannuated Teachers honours local seniors
Submitted by
Ruby Sayers
for South Central Chapter STS
The Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan is a voluntary organization of retired teachers who are dedicated to promoting the welfare of all superannuated teachers, and to maintaining the ties which bind its members to each other as fellow professionals. The province is organized into 42 smaller districts called Chapters.
Our Chapters in Saskatchewan and beyond are where our members enjoy recreation, advocacy, and community together. The South Central Chapter stretches from Mankota on the west, to Bengough on the east, south to the American border, and north to include such areas as Gravelbourg, Lafleche, Mossbank, and Assiniboia. We meet cen-
trally in Assiniboia and welcome all superannuated teachers to attend.
Over the years our chapter has hosted several provincial events such as curling, bridge and a fishing derby. We have travelled to various places such as Wood Mountain Regional Park, Prairie Pride Railway and Museum in Ogema, the Brick Plant at Claybank, Rhubarb Theatre Performance in Moose Jaw, and we visited the Stone Castle in Regina. The project which we are most proud of is our collection of School Histories. This includes histories of almost all former schools in each of the three former School Divisions in our area. There are three separate books, one for each of the former school divisions: Borderland, Assiniboia/Red Coat Trail, and Gravelbourg/
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the estate of Philias Bonneau, late of Assiniboia. (name of deceased) (residence of deceased)
Saskatchewan, deceased
All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 31 day of October, 2024.
Gary Bonneau
Executor (or Executor's lawyer)
Box 223
Willow Bunch , SK
SOH 4KO
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Wood River/ Golden Plains. This endeavor was begun prior to 2005 as a Centennial Project. Local STS members and their helpers did research and gathered information for nearly 20 years. In the fall of 2022 our books were finally printed! There are many people to thank for countless hours of intense but gratifying work.
Marian Spagrud (Rockglen) and Raymond Mynett (now deceased - Assiniboia) were the original organizers and collators of the information which was submitted.
Gloria Stringer (Gravelbourg) and Ellen Leost (Gravelbourg) prepared the information for publishing, with Ellen, a local genealogist/historian, spending many hours filling in gaps and missing information. These books have been donated to each of the local libraries, as well as to other local organizations.
We know that the School History Books will continue to be enjoyed for genera-
tions to come. However, this is not the end of the story! We have decided that the monetary benefit that our Chapter has earned, plus some extra funds, will be passed on to those who can relate to the “good old days” of country schools ---- the people who have worked diligently to help make our area in Southern Saskatchewan so special.
To recognize the contributions of our seniors, we have made the following donations: Assiniboia Union Hospital LTC - $500, Assiniboia Ross Payant Centennial Nursing Home - $800, Bengough Health Centre LTC - $600, Coronach Health Centre LTC – $500, Gravelbourg Hospital/St. Joseph’s Hospital/Foyer d’Youville - $1000, Lafleche and District Health Centre LTC$500, Mankota Prairie View Health Centre LTC - $500, Rockglen Grasslands Health Centre LTC - $500. The funds will be used for local projects and activities.
A donation of $500 was presented to Rockglen Grasslands Health Centre LTC by STS member Marian Spagrud. She was accompanied by STS member Belinda Spagrud. Emeley Carrobourg (R.N.) received the gift on behalf of the Grasslands Health Centre.
left, a donation of $1,000 was presented to the Gravelbourg St.
Hospital/Foyer d’Youville LTC by STS members: Guylaine Pouteaux, Linda Laenger, Diane Marchand, Roger Marchand and Ellen Leost. Representing St. Joseph’s Hospital/Foyer d’Youville are James Hobday and Cheri Rotheisler. At right, Gravelbourg St. Joseph’s Hospital/Foyer d’Youville resident and STS member Jeanne Allard seated on bench purchased by STS donation.
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A donation of $500 was presented to the Lafleche and District Health Centre LTC by 105-year-old resident and STS member Isobel Spence. She was accompanied by STS members Dan Phaneuf and Joanne Vinish. Holly Tallon-Dyck - RN and Pam Clermont accepted the donation on behalf of the Lafleche Health Foundation. Note: Mrs. Isobel Spence celebrated her 106th birthday on July 9. She passed away peacefully on August 15.
A donation of $500 was presented to the Mankota Prairie View Health Centre LTC by STS members Hazel Blake and Ruby Sayers. Grateful residents gathered to enjoy the time of visiting.
A donation of $600 was presented to the Bengough Health Centre LTC Twilight Home by STS.
A donation of $500 was presented to the Coronach Health Centre LTC by STS members Nicole Fister, Julia McBurney (also a resident), and Gail Foley. Accepting the donation for the Coronach Hospital Auxiliary were Kathy Gibson and Marlene Hovorka.
A donation of $800 was presented to the Assiniboia Ross Payant Centennial Nursing Home by STS members Yvette Wojcik, Bev Coldwell, Sue Robinson, Bonny Hanna and Janice Erfle. Accepting the donation was Robbie Payant. She was accompanied by members of the Board and of the staff.
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$500 was presented to the Assiniboia Union Hospital LTC Home by STS members Bonny Hanna, Yvette Wojcik, and Vera Silzer (also a resident). Several residents enjoyed the outside gathering and the visiting time.
Editorial & Opinions
WILL A FEDERAL ELECTION BE CALLED?
Sabrina Kraft skraft@glaciermedia.ca
The first warning of a federal election was officially made last Wednesday, after NDP federal leader Jagmeet Singh pulled his party out of the supplyand-confidence agreement that was keeping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority Liberals in power.
The minority-government Liberals will have to look for political support on a case-by-case basis on key votes, such as budgets, in order to stave off a potential election. I am sure this will lead to many heated arguments in Parliament, as key issues for the election will be decided in the next couple of weeks.
Even without the support of the NDP on key issues, it would take more votes than the Conservatives and New Democrats have for a non-confidence vote against Trudeau’s Liberal government and their 154 MPs.
If a federal election was called, it would definitely become a year of change, as both a municipal and provincial election are set for the fall in Saskatchewan.
There has been a lot of debate on the unfair regional misrepresentation in Parliament. Currently, as our electoral system favours parties where the support is concentrated in one or more region, over parties with support evenly distributed across the country. Case in point, the Bloc Quebecois has 32 seats in Parliament, and only represent the province of Quebec. The NDP, which has candidates running across the country, only has 24 seats.
During election time, there are definitely Canadian ridings that have historically gone to a certain party (Saskatchewan has a record of voting in mostly Conservative MPs). Thus, those ridings, where the victory is in the bag, sometimes get ignored during election time - because to other parties there is no point in campaigning in that constituency.
The hard truth about minority governments is that they are unstable, and strategically the only reason that the Liberal government was not brought to the polls before was because of the agreement they had with the NDP.
We also struggle with voter apathy. There was only a 62.5 per cent turnout of voters in the last federal election (held in 2021). This was down from the 67 per cent that showed up to the polls in 2019, and the 68.3 per cent that showed up in 2015.
Voters have not turned up in high numbers since the late 1980s, according to stats found on Elections Canada’s website. In fact, according to those stats, there has never been a time in our federal election (from 1867 to 2021) where there was over 80 per cent of the voters at the polls. The closest we got was in 1958, when 79.4 per cent had voted.
There is a lot of power held in the hands of those people who are not voting. When you do not have the voice and opinion of 20 per cent of the population, are you truly getting the best political party in power?
That speaks volumes to the importance of voting -
no matter if it is the municipal, provincial or federal election. There are many ways to vote, with mailin ballots still being accepted, and advance polls set up. It should not be a question of availability, which brings forth the concern, why are people not exercising their right to vote?
There are many ways to help voters feel like they are making a difference and that their voice is being heard. There have been many debates, and political analysts would have recommended proportional representation would be a better way of improving the quality of representation at Parliament.
Proportional representation is when the percentage of seats a party has in the legislature reflects the percentage of people who voted for that party. If a party gets 40 per cent of the vote, they should get 40 per cent of the seats. Currently, a party can win a majority of seats and have a minority government, with far less than half the popular vote.
In fact, one of the 2015 election promises by the current Liberal government was to determine if electoral reform is recommended, and guess what - we are coming up to the second election after this promise with no work completed, no bill passed.
The important thing as we gear up for what might be a heavy election year is to ensure that democracy continues, and that voters get out to the polls. Make sure your voice is heard, and do not be afraid to follow up with questions and concerns to those who get voted in and are thus representing your voice.
Sask. Technology Fund receives $25M to help reduce emissions
The Government of Saskatchewan is announcing more than $25 million in funding through the Saskatchewan Technology Fund to support 13 industry-driven projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the province.
These projects, which leverage more than $277 million in additional private sector and government investment, will ensure the sustainability of Saskatchewan industries and drive forward technologies that will lead to a cleaner, more prosperous future.
The funding will support a range of market-ready technologies, innovations and improvement projects. The projects have the potential to significantly reduce emissions across multiple sectors while contributing to global efforts to address climate change. The projects are expected to result in the reduction of more than 4,595,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent through reducing methane emissions from venting and flaring, upgrading equipment to enhance energy efficiency, and deploying carbon capture and storage technologies.
The Saskatchewan Technology Fund is a flexible compliance option for regulated emitters under the province’s OutputBased Performance Standards (OBPS) Program and Prairie Resilience climate change strategy. The fund was designed in collaboration with industry partners to support market-ready technology, innovation and improvement projects while improving industry competitiveness by lowering emissions and costs.
Through a competitive, multi-stage application process, regulated emitters can apply to the fund to support projects that reduce their emissions intensity. Saskatchewan launched the first intake in September 2023, and successful applicants were invited to submit full project proposals.
The successful applicants will be contacted to finalize funding agreements. Funding will be dispersed based on the achievement of project milestones and the submission of progress reports.
More information will be made available about each project once agreements are finalized.
Rocket Report: lots of school spirit at ACHS for sports
This past week ACHS has seen tons of sports and school spirit!
The SRC woke up early to set up and prepare for an amazing pancake breakfast last Thursday! It was an immense success with zero pancakes or sausages left behind.
In sports news, the football team headed to Davidson on Sept. 13 and succeeded 44-32, in the pouring rain and wind. Langston Gold was the top scorer with four touchdowns throughout the game. Their next game is set for Friday, Sept. 20 when the team hosts Clavet at Bears Field. Golf was also in full swing in Coronach on Sept. 13 where the team worked hard.
vance to the golf districts at Thompson Lake on Sept. 20.
Jenika Stevenson ranked second, Harper Berner placed third and Zayden Powell landed fourth. All three will ad -
ACHS once again has two girl’s volleyball teams: the red team and the black team. The girls red volleyball team headed to Moose Jaw and played against Cornerstone losing both sets 1825 and 20-25 on Sept. 13. Coming up in the next week, the school will be putting on our own Terry Fox run!
NOTICE OF CALL FORNOMINATIONS
Town of Coronach
Municipal Election
Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of :
Mayor: Town of Coronach-andCouncillor: Town of Coronach
Number to be Elected: six (6)
will be received by the undersignedonthe 9th day of October,2024, from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., at the Coronach Town Office, 212 1st Street East,and during regular office hours on September 18, 2024 to October 8, 2024 at the CoronachTown Office, 212 1st Street East.
Nominations forms and Public DisclosureStatements may beobtainedatthe Town of Coronach Town Office, 212 1st Street East, Coronach, at the Town of Coronach Website, or on theTown of Coronach Facebook page.
Dated this 9th day of September,2024
Renea Paridaen, Retur ning Officer
Escape the race• office@townofcoronach.ca 306 267 2150 •townofcoronach.ca
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Rural Municipality of Willow Bunch No 42
Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Councillor Division 1 (one)
Councillor Division 3 (three)
Councillor Division 5 (five) Reeve
Will be received by the undersigned during regular office hours up until 4:00 p.m. on the 9th day of October, 2024 at the Willow Bunch Municipal Office (#16 Edouard Beaupre St.). All nomination forms must be submitted with a completed public disclosure statement as per Section 67(6)(d) of the Local Government Elections Act, 2015
Nomination forms may be obtained at: Willow Bunch Municipal Office
Dated this 13th day of September, 2024.
Sharleine Eger
Retur ning Officer
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 12th day of November, 2024, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.
Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
Description of Property Total Arrears Costs of Advertising Total Arrears and Costs Lot Block Plan Title
Dated this 13th day of September, 2024. Tammy Franks, Treasurer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Town of Bengough Municipal Election
Public Notice is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office of:
MAYOR Town of Bengough
ALDERMAN Town of Bengough - Number to be elected, six (6)
will be received by the undersigned on the 20th day of September, 2024 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Bengough Town Office located at 181 Main Street and during regular business hours on September 20, 2024 to October 9, 2024 at the Bengough Town Office.
Nomination forms may be obtained from the Bengough Town Office located at 181 Main Street
Dated this 12th day of September, 2024
Carrie Hoffarth Retur ning Officer
Notice of Call for Nominations
Rural Municipality of Hart Butte No 11
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Reeve: Rural Municipality of Hart Butte No 11
Councillor : Rural Municipality of Hart Butte No 11 Division 1
Councillor : Rural Municipality of Hart Butte No 11 Division 3
Councillor : Rural Municipality of Hart Butte No 11 Division 5
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office located at 145 Railway Avenue E, Coronach SK, and during regular business hours from September 13, 2024 to October 8, 2024.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the municipal office at located at: 145 Railway Avenue E.
Dated this 13th day of September, 2024.
Gwen Johnston Returning Officer
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Town of Willow Bunch
Public Notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Mayor & Councillor [number to be elected 4 (four)]
Will be received by the undersigned at the Willow Bunch Municipal Office (16 Edouard Beaupre St.) during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office. All nomination forms must be submitted with a completed public disclosure statement as per Section 67(6)(d) of the Local Government Elections Act, 2015.
Nomination forms may be obtained at: Willow Bunch Municipal Office
Dated this 13th, day of September, 2024
Sharleine Eger Retur ning Officer
of Call for
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Happy Valley No 10 Division 1
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Happy Valley No 10 Division 3
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Happy Valley No 10 Division 5 Will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at the Rural Municipality of Happy Valley No 10 office and during regular business hours from September 13, 2024 to October 8, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Happy Valley No 10 office located on Main Street, Big Beaver, Saskatchewan
Nomination Forms may be obtained at the following location: Rural Municipality of Happy Valley No 10 office Main Street, Big Beaver, Saskatchewan
Dated this 13th day of September, 2024
Gwen Johnston Returning Officer
Volleyball is in action at the Assiniboia high school.
The Rockets football team are also in action.
Box 90, Coronach, SK S0H0Z0
Fall BBQ, Car Show held at Assiniboia Museum
Submitted
by
Muriel Fehr
The green space outside the Assiniboia and District museum was filled with food, cars, vendors and people on September 7.
The Southern Cruisers began in 1991 and are one of the largest car clubs in southern Saskatchewan. During COVID they were planning their next events and deciding who else they could help out. They came up with the idea of helping the Assiniboia Museum and during the discussion
Thank you
Southern Cruisers Car Club for having their Annual Fall Car Show at the Assiniboia Museum!
Southland Co-op Ltd. for the donation of food and condiments for the BBQ!
Raffle Prizes from Helland Bros. Auto Body, Timothy Daniels, Silent H Trading Post and 3 Leather Rose, Harvey’s Home Centre, Town of Assiniboia, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Parrish & Heimbecker Assiniboia, Chuck’s Collison Centre, Western Financial!
To the vendors for coming with your awesome products!
To the Assiniboia Rotary Club, Mayor Sharon, Kevin, Councilors Bob and Peter, Town of Assiniboia Facilities, CKHD Radio, Assiniboia Times and all our volunteers!
Thank you to everyone that came to the Car Show and our 50th Anniversary! We appreciate all of you and your support!
Assiniboia & District Historical Museum
with museum personnel to the fact that their green space would lend very nicely to a car show and the annual fall open hood day was born.
The car show brings people through the museum doors where they can peruse the displays and enjoy history. There is an opportunity for vendors to show their wares. Everything from clothing to fresh vegetables could be found there. A barbecue was available with the proceeds going to help the museum.
A plethora of vehicles took up most of the space.
Raffle tickets were available in the museum as well as another raffle and 50/50 tickets outside. A very interesting cooler with a vintage car motif was one of the raffle prizes won.
Several people went home happy after the draws.
The early days of the Southern Cruisers had meetings held in a member’s garage. 2024 saw the club acquire a shop which became a permanent clubhouse. Over the years this
car club has donated to many organizations. This year was the fourth annual fall show and shine held in conjunction with the museum’s fundraising barbecue. The SouthernCruisers Car Club is a nonprofit group who enjoy restoring vintage vehicles and helping others out. Club members on hand for photos and information were Jason Setrum, Darrin Karst and Roman Duxbury. A beautiful hot summer day made the fall open hood day successful.
EVENTS CALENDAR
The Town of Assiniboia has an easy to use online events calendar on our website at https://www.assiniboia.net/events_calendar.html check it out - there is ALWAYS something to do in our Amazing Assiniboia!! Want a free plug for your event? Hit the submit button and let us help you get the word out!
FUNDRAISER OPPORTUNITY
The Town of Assiniboia is looking for an organization who wants to benefit from the free tipping week Oct 5th to 12th. Your organization would need to be able to organize/pick up items to be hauled to the landfill from residents for a donation to your organization. Please call 306-642-5003 for more details.
ACTIVITIES
On behalf of the Assiniboia RCMP, we would like to kindly remind residents to call the detachment to report any incidents of mischief in our community. Call (306) 642-7110 during business hours or (306) 310-RCMP for non-emergent calls. If you believe you or someone else’s life is in danger, always dial 9-1-1. If you are interested in becoming part of the Assiniboia Citizens on Patrol Program, email sccoppassiniboia@outlook.com for details or to sign up.
COUNCIL MEETING: Held in Council Chambers in the Asaskan Complex, 131 3rd Ave West. The next council meeting will be Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m.
The SRC at the Assiniboia High School gathered during a pancake breakfeast held recently.
Mayor’s Salute to Assiniboia
Let’s pay homage to our amazing Assiniboia. It is rejuvenating to take time out of one’s busy schedule to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of life here in Assiniboia.
As I crank the radio to my favourite Kenny Loggins song Footloose, I hardly get through the two minute and 56 second song before I am at the door to my day job. Our “one song” commute makes for an awesome start of the day. I often find myself taking a few extra turns just so I can listen to the whole song. Can you imagine any other way?
I keep an attitude of gratitude which allows my head space to stay focused on the positive changes we see around Assiniboia. Working collaboratively, our Town of Assiniboia team has made some great progress with the much-needed infrastructure improvements. We also see changes in the businesses within our Town Centre Commercial district and the on-going sight-line changes we see in the North Industrial area. What used to be empty lots, are now construction zones with daily progress. Soon to be added to our already impressive list of valuable Assiniboia’s businesses that help our community thrive. These changes remind us of the vibrancy of our community.
My respects to our amazing Assiniboia residents. The reason why we live here is the fundamental good nature of the people themselves. Where else can you smile and greet the majority of the people by name at a sold out WHL Preseason Moose Jaw Warriors game? Our notorious neighbor doesn’t have the small town feels of our Amazing Assiniboia. We offer big city services with a side of small-town smiles that are hard to beat – and we will share them with all who want us to host their event in our community.
I have always proclaimed that Assiniboia’s most valuable resource is our community members. In fact, as Mayor of Assiniboia I have requests for proclamations and annually my favourite one is our Volunteer Week. It is so easy to make a proclamation that urges my fellow citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers in our community. Our Assiniboia organizations rely on volunteers to be successful, and successful they are in making Assiniboia a more desirable place to live. Cheers to our volunteers who make our Assiniboia home!
I opened my desktop this morning to check on the weather forecast for the week and a news article caught my eye. 2024 Top 10 Worst Roads in Saskatchewan. Not going to lie, I held my breathe as a I scrolled to the bottom for the list. Surprisingly, Assiniboia’s Centre Street did not make the list and that I am grateful. We acknowledge the conditions are not ideal as we wait for the final pieces of the puzzle to fall into place. I want to repeat my respects to our amazing Assiniboia residents, businesses and visitors. Your patience is commendable and we thank you for it. Thank you for keeping positive and focusing on the end goal, that is a win for our whole community.
As a municipality, we are not always able to be Footloose and fancy free. However, we are able to remind ourselves that this is our time to dance. Dance in celebration for all of our accomplishments, our progression and for our amazing Assiniboia.
I will always be proud to call this place my home, the place we call Assiniboia. Salute to “The Heart of the Golden South”! Mayor Sharon Schauenberg
Asaskan Complex Chamber of Commerce
Assiniboia Museum Prince of Wales Centre
Southland Co-op Centre
Shurniak Art Gallery
Sherri Solomko/Freelance Reporter
A common phrase that touts, ‘The speed of the leader is the speed of the group’ may easily refer to Assiniboia’s Wellness and Recreation Director, Stephanie VanDeSype. While many residents are quick to offer praise to her leadership, others also say teamwork makes the dream work at the Town of Assiniboia and can also be credited for the many facets of recreation Assiniboia residents enjoy.
Some of Assiniboia’s recreation options are not under the TOA jurisdiction but rather long-time community executives that continue the commitment to offer a positive experience for all users.
Assiniboia’s golf course is such a place although their club’s executive is quick to acknowledge that volunteers and supporters are one of their keys to the success of their season.
Southland Co-op Centre, now in its second year of operation is a state-of-the-art facility that offers so much to so many. It is more than a community hockey arena as it also plays host to off-season events and activities.
The exterior big screen is a gathering place for informal tail gate parties to watch Rider Games or other big-ticket events.
Inside the virtual golf, climbing wall, walking track and other amenities are something not often seen outside of the big city centers.
Assiniboia Curling Club not only offers a winter full of curling league action they are continually on the big stage hosting big curling events. Upcoming in 2025, the ACC is excited to be setting the stage for World Mixed Curling Championships.
The Assiniboia Aquatic Centre offers a great sum -
mer recreation venue and swimming opportunities including special events, a swim club, special clinics and more. It is central location is host to the weekly summer “Better Together’ barbecue lunches. It is also close proximity to the community’s splash park.
The former Civic Centre ice pad remained after demolition for the community to enjoy. The space includes basketball nets, hockey nets, and skatepark equipment and Assiniboia’s Recreation and Wellness Manager says they love seeing youth enjoy the space utilizing the multi purpose pad. The future plan is to develop this space with more recreational amenities.
Community dog parks offer many benefits that include the promotion of outdoor physical activity yearround. This in turn, encourages a health and active lifestyle for both pet owner and pet. Social opportunities are present for both dog owner and dogs themselves.
Dog parks can be a great place to connect with fellow dog owners to learn about other breeds, get training tips, receive dog advice on food, toys and vet care. The possibilities are endless.
Assiniboia knows that having a community dog park can help attract new residents as newcomers look for venues that will enhance living for both newcomers and their four-legged friends. It is a great addition to recreation options offered in the community.
Of course, minor sports programs have plenty of options in Assiniboia including minor hockey, minor ball, gymnastics, dance opportunities and more.
The TOA does a great job keeping their recreation Facebook page full of details on year-round activities, Town of Assiniboia Recreation, Facebook page.
Great Western Rail
Assiniboia Union Hospital
RCMP
Fire Hall
Assiniboia Golf Course
More than just a centre for learning, Assiniboia schools continue to engage students in their community with a number of activities and initiatives that connects more people with the staff and students and helps build even a stronger community.
Opportunities to help contribute to students’ social development, Assiniboia schools help build better citizens by getting them involved and engaged in their home community.
Hosting various extracurricular activities helps develop key life skills, leadership qualities and a sense of civic responsibility. Collaborating with local business and community members help strengthen the school’s ties to the local area.
When schools host tournaments, science fairs, or provincial events, it brings people into town. This often results in economic spinoff of some variety as often those visitors are purchasing food or fuel, maybe even staying in a local hotel or taking advantage of some of the unique shopping options in town that aren’t available where they live. Host committees purchase the supplies they need from local businesses.
From hoops to hope, Assiniboia Composite High School pink game is a showcase of community camaraderie initiated by the school’s basketball team as they work to raise funds for cancer causes, as well as offering financial and moral support for a community member who may be challenged in life with a cancer diagnosis.
The pink game initiative caught on across the province and Assiniboia event organizer, Al Wandler, cites totals from these games since inception totaling $480,251.50, with the ACHS contribution to that remarkable total coming to $97,721.82.
What are the ripple effects in both school and community from such an amazing initiative? Wandler responds, “It is a massive event in our community that everyone takes part in. We have thousands of dollars in merchandise being donated from many businesses and community members for our online auction and penny parade raffle.”
Wandler affirms that this event has become larger than just a high school event as the local Kinette Club has helped out a great deal. The pink game encompasses the whole community.
ACHS Wall of Honour boosts hometown connection. A sense of pride and belonging comes from hometown connections, many of those created and nurtured during high school years. Success stories past high school are talked about in the community but Assiniboia Composite High School has taken these sources of community pride to another level.
The ACHS Wall of Fame was started in 2010. Nine inductees are currently included and range in accolades from the arts
to academics and other avenues of success stories
The show case where the Wall of Fame is located highlights recognition of former students and teachers, ACHS past and continues the rich history of the high school since it opened in 1962. The purpose of the ACHS Wall of Fame is to recognize individuals who have attended the school and have had a significant achievement on the provincial, national or international scene. It is also meant to recognize those individuals who have been part of the ACHS family for a significant number of years and have contributed to the development and betterment of its students.
Did you see the Assiniboia Times issue that included kid created advertising for local businesses? Allowing the students to shine in the eyes of the community is a big benefit to this newspaper and classroom partnership. Often, the only thing that gets recognized from the schools are sporting activities or big events. It creates a real community connection.
The Grade 8 classroom student artists have received feedback from business commented that some of this student artwork is their favorite ads they place in the paper, while other people in the community have let the classroom know how much they enjoy this edition of the paper, where these students’ advertisements are included.
Kindness Rocks in Assiniboia as students collaborate to create and open a kindness garden located at the Town of Assiniboia office.
The Grade 8 classroom goal was to paint rocks with inspiring and uplifting messages or different logos, characters, etc. to place in the rock garden beds at the town hall outdoor space. There is a sign with a message encouraging people to take one for inspiration, share one for motivation or leave one to help the garden grow.
The collaborative project is meant to create a positive place for people to enjoy, but more importantly to connect the elderly with the youth, as they created many of the initial rocks placed in this unique garden together.
Undertaking an activity like this with students is yet another showcase of community classroom teachers’ commitment to find ways to build citizens while engaging the classroom in unique learning opportunities that also bridges generational gaps as well as connect students with others in the community they live.
Assiniboia Schools are another highlight of the community and their continued efforts in engaging with residents in a var iety of ways helps build citizens creates a sense of community and school pride.
Sherri Solomko / Freelance Reporter
The importance of churches in our community
Assiniboia supports a large number of church communities. The presence of churches in the community brings direct economic benefits to the local area. Church organizations provide jobs for the community, and churches support a variety of local businesses.
Churches bring individuals from surrounding areas to the community where the church is located, and these individuals provide economic support to local establishments. Thus, churches aid in bringing additional revenue communities. Churches are also an attractive component to local communities. Much like strong school systems, many families and individuals consider the presence of local religious organizations when making decisions about moving to communities and purchasing property. The presence of churches aids in families choosing to establish residence in a local community. This, in turn, helps support local businesses and contributes to property tax payments. Therefore, churches provide direct economic benefits to the community. Churches encourage community growth, job creation, and overall economic vitality.
Churches provide social benefits
Beyond direct economic benefits, churches also provide social benefits that have economic value. Several researchers have identified the social benefits that churches bring to communities, including: providing help to poor and vulnerable individuals in the community, improving marriage relationships, decreasing violence among women, increasing moral community
obligations, and promoting charitable contributions and volunteering. Social scientists consider it irrational to participate in moral and volunteer projects, because they have such a low personal benefit. However, being a member of a religious community increases one’s duty to serve others in the community, countering the “free rider” problem. Churches help communities complete vitally important social projects, for which the government would need to fund if churches did not provide such support.
Assiniboia Ministerial Association
The Assiniboia Ministerial Association exists to promote the work of Christ within the community in a cooperative and respectful manner. They are the founding partners with the Assiniboia and District Food Bank, which is housed and managed by the Salvation Army Family Services and Thrift Store.
Clergy and leaders of the Assiniboia Ministerial Association meet regularly throughout the year and host several community worship events.
These events include the annual Good Friday community service; the Remembrance Day Service, in conjunction with the Legion Remembreance Day Services, held on November 11th at St. George Parish Hall; the Christmas Service of Remembrance, held the second week of December; and other concerts and community events.
Members of the Assiniboia Ministerial Association also contribute to the Pass the Salt column, published in the Assiniboia Times newspaper.
Assiniboia Apostolic Church
Assiniboia Victory Church
Oasis Outreach Church
St. George’s Catholic Church
Alliance Church
St. Paul’s United Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Messiah Lutheran Church
Sherri Solomko / Freelance Reporter
The thread of community experiences comes in the tapestry created in small towns like Assiniboia from memorable moments sewn together through a mosaic of stories of dedication and resilience, which resulted in celebrations that mirror the significance of these journeys.
The collective spirit of community was celebrated in a multitude of milestone anniversaries in Assiniboia in 2024. Public affirmations of residents’, business or community venue’s worth, history and contributions in the community were celebrated all year in Assiniboia.
These events fostered a sense of community and the camaraderie in reliving the history of these places and spaces helped share the past and create new memories. Celebrating these milestone events together validates the achievements while engaging in a sense of continuity and recognition.
Many of these milestone anniversary stories were included in the Assiniboia Times and SASKTODAY.ca
Kicking off 2024 celebrations in Assiniboia was the event that marked the 50th anniversary of Palliser Regional Library that took place in December of 2023. This important piece of Assiniboia’s community culture has seen a number of different locations but celebrated 20 years in their current space at the Prince of Wales Cultural Centre at the 50th anniversary event.
40 years and counting: Assiniboia Community Choir legacy of sharing music and memories. Life without music would B flat. Assiniboia Community Choir was looking sharp as held their spring concert, May 5, which recognized four decades for this memorable musical group in Assiniboia. The group began in 1984 when a group who sang at church decided to enlist other members to create a community choir and the music has been flowing ever since.
Spring in Assiniboia also included a centennial celebration. E. Bourassa and Sons, with several locations in southern Saskatchewan, including one in Assiniboia, was proud to mark a milestone centennial milestone of busi-
ness, that began in 1924.To honor the 100th anniversary, E. Bourassa & Sons has launched a $100,000 Community Development fund, which benefited a number of groups and organizations, including the Golden South Child Care centre, now under construction.
Three decades of family business was celebrated when the Karst family held a special celebration at Integra Tire. Brother duo, Darrin and Tracy Karst, began working for their parents at the local Petro Canada service station and repair shop in Assiniboia in 1984. In their teens, the young men learned all the facets of a service station, under dad, Alvin’s, watchful eye. The Karst brothers were taught not only to fix and repair things, including tires, but also how to become the businessmen they are today.
The Assiniboia Museum celebrated their golden anniversary in late August of 2024. Thanks to continued dedication and commitment of volunteers, this historical venue continues to attract repeat and new visitors in the programs they host and the artifacts they have on display. History is brought to life at this important part of the community culture.
While not directly an Assiniboia event, it certainly encompasses a good cross section of Assiniboia residents. St. Victor Biker Boogie celebrated four and a half decades in the summer of 2024 and has stood the test of time. While life and the world has changed a lot since 1979, the opportunity to gather each year for this event remains steadfast. The remarkable longevity of this annual summer event has also provided over $450,000 to community charities, STARS, youth camps, breast cancer, cystic fibrosis and the regional park where it is held.
The Assiniboia Rotary Club also marked 65 years as an organization in 2024.
The significance of celebrating special events, such as milestone anniversaries in a community, is fostering social connection. Bringing residents together helps create community camaraderie, appreciation of the history of anniversary being celebrating and helping invest in the future of both the celebrant and the community itself.
Kinsmen Park
Assiniboia Regional Park Campground
Lights of Love
Hayden/Cayden Memorial Park
Central Park
Communities in Bloom gazebo
Richardson Pioneer Junior B Rebels Senior Assiniboia Rebels
Sherri Solomko/Freelance Reporter
One thing that Assiniboia is known for is offering multiple events and activities to keep residents at home, rather than traveling to a larger centre for entertainment options.
Small towns, like Assiniboia, use community events and activity to connect their residents. It keeps old traditions alive and something to look forward to, while making new traditions as well. Hosting activities can help attract visitors by showcasing what makes the town unique, which in turn, helps build a strong sense of community pride and accomplishment. Hosting also offers residents opportunities to enjoy special events right at home, rather than traveling to larger centres for entertainment options.
The Southland Co-op Centre is a home base to many of these activities. Whether it is an abundance of hockey games during the winter, that includes hosting off-site WHL and SJHL games or having casual tail gate parties outside where residents can enjoy the big screen for Rider games or other big ticket events. Often these outdoor activities include a food component but also a great opportunity to enjoy a chance to gather with other residents.
Southland Co-op Centre was home to two big events this year. Streetheart drew a large crowd for their performance and the popular Australian show, Thunder Down Under, was another big hit when they came to the community in July.
The community’s Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs host activity throughout the year which includes season opportunities like Santa Day and Easter events.
Assiniboia’s Museum has held a number of events in 2024 including guest speakers, traveling exhibits and a big 50th anniversary celebration, as well as a September car show.
Shurniak Gallery, in addition to feature art exhibits,
has been home to a number of special events including the artist retreat and special activity to demonstrate and teach art forms. This year’s Garden Party Fundraiser, featuring renowned artist, Jeffrey Straker, was another successful opportunity for residents.
Canada Day festivities is one of the bigger events hosted each year and offers something for every generation to do, with many of the activities throughout the day free to participants.
Even the Assiniboia RCMP Detachment gets on board offering activities as they enlisted members of the public to join them in decorating the detachment at Christmas time as well as hosted a drive through barbecue as part of National Policing week activity.
The community’s chamber of commerce has hosted a number of ‘Lunch and Learn’ events aimed at either targeted business audiences or overall community members. The recent inaugural Brewing in Business celebration event was the first of its kind but bound to have inspired the community to continue the tradition.
Seasonal activities help generate excitement and engagement amongst community members. Importance of seasonal holiday events and their benefit to community.
Assiniboia’s Recreation & Community Wellness Manager, Stephanie VanDeSype, said in an earlier story in Assiniboia Times, her goal when she stepped into her role in Assiniboia was to start new initiatives and programming that would engage the community. “Christmas can be a time of joy and celebration, but can also be a time of sorrow for those who are grieving loved ones who have passed. Through our multiple Christmas and seasonal programs, we hope to engage every member of our community, and bring joy, peace and love.”
The first year of Twinkle Lane was held in 2024, which
involved decorating campsites in the Assiniboia Campground located next to the swimming pool. It provided another opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy during the Christmas season.
Another annual tradition Assiniboia offers is the Twinkle Tour, entered its fifth year. Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes and yards and enter in the tour for everyone to enjoy.
While not under the direction of VanDeSype, the tradition of Festival of Trees will continue in Assiniboia upcoming. There is also a Parade of Lights in December, always presenting a popular, well received event in the community.
Better Together community engagement activity has been a big hit and with regular Tuesday lunches, sponsored by community businesses, residents could gather to enjoy a budget friendly lunch while enjoying an opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors.
Often residents not only acknowledge the work and efforts of those who volunteer to host the multitude of events and activities in their home community, but the budget friendly options that come with as it eliminates costly out of town trips as well as a number of these events are free or low cost to attend.
In addition to this activity being a bonus to residents offering events right in town is also a great drawing card for visitors. It is a known fact that when extra traffic comes to town it offers an additional economic boost as often people make a day of it and take in the shopping opportunities, eateries, fueling up and other amenities offered in Assiniboia. Each event hosted also supports local businesses for their purchases.
It’s easy to see why Assiniboia is referred to as the “Heart of the Golden South’.
Vibrant community continually enhanced with new developments
Sherri Solomko/Freelance Reporter
Successful communities include a broad crosssection of residents. Capitalizing on distinctive assets, whether it involves history, natural surroundings, recreation options or continued community commitment to development and growth.
These are some of the strengths that Assiniboia has been building upon making it a desirable place to live or travel to. Dubbed ‘The Heart of the Golden South’, Assiniboia residents and leaders rally together to fulfil their title.
It is clear that community planners and civic officials have a vision for the future and are committed to continue the enhancements that will bring mutual benefits to business, recreation, groups and organizations as well as the tourism and hospitality sector.
Without question, the volunteer organization of Communities in Bloom, who not only maintain and encourage everyone to pay attention to community aesthetics, they work hard all year in being the leaders in community pride.
In addition to numerous flowered areas, parks, green places and spaces the group spearheaded the fundraising and construction of a covered gazebo at the town’s pool area. This adds another desirable aspect to the park and pool, having welcome shade on a hot summer’s day.
Communities can grow by choice or by chance and the efforts of many residents contribute to both ends of the growth scale for this southern Saskatchewan community. Shaping plans around existing town assets as well as capitalizing on opportunities that come knocking have helped shape Assiniboia into the community it is today, and has set the stage for a continued desire for growth and development.
One of the keys to these development success stories are a result of incentives, partnerships and voluntary initiatives.
The Golden South Child Care, now under construction, was a true vision to reality story. Young moms saw the need for additional child care options in town, knowing this would help not only those struggling for child care options but would be
an attraction factor for those who may be considering Assiniboia for relocation.
The importance of educating the community on the need for a new Child Care Centre in town helped generate support from additional sources, such as Integra Tire 30th anniversary celebration earmarking their barbecue proceeds towards their fundraising goals. This is but one example.
The recent addition of a patio on Ross Payant Nursing Home was also a community effort and now residents and their families have enjoyed the great outdoors with the newest addition to their centre.
Excitement was high when residents learned a new Petro Canada C-Store and Dairy Queen franchise would be part of Assiniboia.
The downtown revitalization project, while offering some challenges, is another development that will be both welcome and beneficial once it is all completed.
A simple development but a valuable one. Partnerships, such as Curtis Nelson’s offering with the Gravelbourg Shuttle, that takes people to city locations for appointments or other needs, has benefitted residents. An impressive collaboration, as residents needing to access the shuttle service can receive the same door to door service by calling one single phone number for dispatch. When Nelson Motors partnered with the Masons, they were able to offer no cost for passengers to be transported to Gravelbourg to connect with the shuttle service, with the driver picking them up at home and bringing them to the corner where the shuttle meets them.
This is what successful communities do and that is cooperation and collaboration with neighboring communities for mutual benefit, because rarely small towns have these resources by themselves.
No is a very powerful word in a small community, successful communities know that “yes” is a more powerful word. Yes, leadership, organizations and community members can make their town a better place to live in, to look at, to work in, to visit.
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Volunteer burnout is a concern in every community
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
We’ve seen it, we’ve heard of it or we may be experiencing it ourselves. Volunteer burnout is becoming a common theme in many communities.
When you hear the resume of long-time community volunteers and are left to wonder how on earth these people ever had time at home or work, you can gain an appreciation for potential volunteer burnout in some of these ‘volunteer lifers’ in your community.
I’m pretty sure we know of dozens more whose continuous tally of volunteer commitment hours seems endless. We have people in town that have been long time dedicated volunteers of minor sports programs that don’t even have kids or no longer have kids in these programs; yet still they choose to spend endless hours at the venue fixing equipment, maintaining
uniform inventory as well as assisting with practises and/or coaching.
But when I hear statements like “I need to take time off from volunteering as I’m away more than I’m home” or “I just can’t continue at this pace, I need to resign.” It worries me as these same people, who we see helping out yearround in different venues are getting to the end of their enjoyment factor. And, when they leave, there doesn’t appear to be a succession factor.
Assiniboia’s new daycare comes to mind as an instance of how do these folks do what they do and still manage work and home life. I heard of the hours, weeks, months and years it took these working moms to get to the point of the doors open on that long overdue, much needed daycare in town and that some of them might not even benefit from the program –
I couldn’t even imagine the exhaustion they felt.
We are reminded regularly of aging populations staunchly dedicated to their programs, organizations, clubs and community that say with a tired voice, “when do I get to retire from this?” - It is worrisome.
Volunteer burnout is just like work-related burnout -- only you’re not getting paid to barrel through it. Tired, stressed, disengaged, resentful are some of the symptoms of VB.
At a recent board meeting of one of the several volunteer boards and committees I am on, I shuddered when I heard at least six other people on this board give a list of the numerous other boards, committees and groups they are on. Don’t we live in a town populated with more than 2,500 people? Surely there must be enough residents to go around to fill these
boards, committees, organizations and service groups so that the same folks don’t have to spread themselves out this way?
How can we prevent volunteer burnout in our community? Well, the town hosts a recognition night each year showing appreciation in a very enjoyable evening of food and fellowship, however, do you notice if many regular volunteers even attend? Could this be because they were busy volunteering? Or perhaps too modest to recognize that this event is to thank them and yes, they are deserving of such an appreciation evening.
How else can we alleviate VB? Time off for one. Or help to break up tasks into smaller increments. Just because we are in need of volunteers, don’t find the need to diminish the tasks by assuring “oh that’s easy, I’ll help you” or “it only takes a certain amount
RCMP respond to many calls of service
The Assiniboia RCMP responded to 27 calls for service during the week of September 2 to 8. These included: - Abandoned Vehicle - 1 - Assault - 1 - Assistance to Canadian Police - 1 - Assistance to Agency - 1
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Town of Rockglen
Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Mayor: Town of Rockglen Number to be elected 1
Councillor: Town of Rockglen Number to be elected 6 will be received by the undersigned at the Rockglen Town Office, 1013 Centre Street, during regular business hours until October 9th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Rockglen Town Office.
Dated this 20th day of September 2024
Shannon Ellert Returning Officer
PUBLIC NOTICE
is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Councillor: RM of Lake Johnston No 102 Division 1
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will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. at the RM Office, 311 Main Street, Mossbank, SK, and during regular business hours from September 23rd, 2024 to October 9th, 2024 inclusive at the RM Office, 311 Main Street, Mossbank, Sask.
Dated this 20th day of September, 2024
M. Bucholtz - Returning Officer
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Town of Assiniboia
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giventhat nominations of candidatesfor the officeof:
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Number to be Elected:1
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willbereceived by the undersignedonthe 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pmatthe Town Office located at the Asaskan Complex,131 3AvenueWest, Assiniboia,SK and
Nomination forms may be obtainedduring regular business hours from September 25, 2024 to October 9, 2025 inclusive at the Town Office located at the Asaskan Complex, 131 3rd Avenue West, Assiniboia, SK.
Dated this 10th day of September,2024.
Clint Mauthe, Returning Officer M th R t i Offi
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Councillor: Rural Municipality of Key West No.70
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will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at 112 Main Street, Ogema, SK, and during regular business hours on September 10th, 2024 to October 8th, 2024, at 112 Main Street, Ogema, SK Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s): Rural Municipality of Key West No.70 office 112 Main Street Ogema, SK
Dated this 10th day of September, 2024.
Boyd Holland Returning Officer
of time each month”. Tell them the truth straight up so they know what they are getting into.
Also, for bigger tasks on a committee or organization, see if that task can be split up into several positions. People may find it easier to take on this way.
If you are considering volunteering, don’t necessarily think of the big commitment. Ask yourself if you can offer an hour a week, several hours a month, or a short-term commitment. Every group I know is always looking for more help and it’s
highly unlikely they will turn away any help offered, in whatever manner it is offered in.
Volunteer seekers need to keep in mind that many have other work and family commitments. Volunteers themselves need to remember that they and their family are the first priority. It is an important skill to learn when and how to say no.
“The person you took for granted today, may be the person you need tomorrow. Be careful how you treat people.” Kushanwizdom from Pinterest.
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Town of Ogema
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Mayor
Councillors
Number of Councillors to be elected: 6 will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. at the Town of Ogema Municipal Office, and during regular business hours from Thursday, September 19th, 2024 to Tu es da y, Oc to be r 8t h, 20 24 at 20 4 Ma in St re et (Town Office).
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Dated this 19th day of September, 2024.
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R.M. of Stonehenge No. 73
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Dated this 20th day of September, 2024.
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Rural Municipality of Poplar Valley No 12
Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Reeve
Councillor for Division: 1
Councillor for Division: 3
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will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. local time Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office Dated this 20th day of September, 2024.
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Buffalo Party candidate attends meet and greet event
Submitted by Muriel Fehr
Clint Arnason, Wood River candidate for the Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan traveled to Assiniboia on September 14, 2024 to meet local people and find out what they feel is needed in their community.
A meet’n’greet with barbecue was held at the 55 Club/Legion Hall in Assiniboia. Clint Arnason feels with being an election year the people need to know all their options. He comes from a blue collar background with experience as a journeyman electrician, in construction, project manager and
village councillor.
The Buffalo Party was founded in 2020 and registered on March 10th in Saskatchewan with party headquarters located in Kindersley. Membership as of 2022 stands at 1,000 members. Campaigning for the party started just as COVID hit and shut down the possibility of door knocking or group events. All publicity was done by word of mouth and advertising. In spite of this setback the party came in second after its first election in 2020. With hope of tipping the balance, the need is acquiring candidates in other ridings.
Arnason does not
believe in starting his campaign calling for donations. According to him there is no need to have a budget of thousands of dollars before getting down to business and running for election. The gentleman chooses to hold events on a shoestring. Everything from food to hall rental is paid out of pocket.
An attitude of being a doer rather than a wait and see type being voiced by the gentleman himself and evidenced by a hands on approach to running an event, if something needed doing the man of the hour got busy and did it. With this line of thinking the problem of no barbecue
at the hall was solved by Clint Arnason purchasing a portable unit and making a donation to the 55 Club.
About the Buffalo Party
The Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan is a conservative, populist, and separatist provincial political party in Saskatchewan. The party was established in 2020 and contested its first election that same year.
The Buffalo Party’s primary aim has been to secure a referendum on independence for Saskatchewan. The party favours smaller government, lower taxes, and promotes individualism.
Province invests more than $16.8M into rural roads projects
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) recently announced more than $16.8 million of investment for 13 rural road projects, which will help producers ship goods more efficiently and support the province’s export-based economy.
Under the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program, the Ministry of Highways will invest more than $5.3 million toward the projects and rural municipalities (RMs) will fund the remaining $11.5 million this construction season.
“These investments recognize the important role our rural municipal
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will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and during regular business hours on September 19th to October 8th, 2024 at the Municipal Office, 110 Main Street, Glentworth, SK.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Municipal Office
Dated this 19th day of September, 2024.
Deidre Nelson Retur ning Officer
PUBLIC NOTICE Of Intent to Adopt an OFFICIAL COMMUNTIY PLAN and ZONING BYLAW
NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Willow Bunch intends to consider the adoption an Official Community Plan Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007
REASON
The proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) will establish and provide direction on municipal land use policies, goals and objectives.
The proposed Zoning Bylaw is a regulator y document that implements the policies contained in the OCP, help direct and manage growth and development. This document will establish zoning districts, prescribe permitted and discretionar y uses within each zoning district establish a development permitted process, prescribe a process for appeals and provide a provision for amendments.
AFFECTED LAND
The proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw encompass all properties within the municipality of the Town of Willow Bunch
PUBLIC INSPECTION
The revised document and maps of the OCP and Zoning Bylaw may be viewed at the Town of Willow Bunch located at #16 Edouard Beaupre St These documents may be examined by any person without payment of any fee between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays, up to and including October 1st, 2024. Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Administrator at a cost of $25.00 Any questions about these documents can be directed to the Town of Willow Bunch Office.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Council will hear all submissions respecting the proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw on: October 1st, 2024 7:30 -8:00 p.m in Council Chambers Council will hear all persons who are present at the meeting and wish to speak on this matter They will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned before the hearing. Issued at the Town of Willow Bunch this 6th day of September 2024. Sharleine Eger RMA Town of Willow Bunch
roads play in Saskatchewan’s strong and growing export-based economy,” Highways Minister Lori Carr said. “They are part of an integrated transportation network that supports our local industries, rural communities and enhances our province’s quality of life.”
“SARM is pleased to see these projects receive funding assistance,”
SARM Acting President Bill Huber said. “Rural Saskatchewan has significant transportation infrastructure needs. Many of
the goods and resources the province exports originate in our rural municipalities. Improving RM roads pays major economic returns to all of Saskatchewan. SARM looks forward to continued partnership with the Ministry of Highways to administer the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth Program into future.”
Projects this year range from clay capping, base and sub-base work, grading and surface strengthening.
“The RIRG Grant
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Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Mayor: Village of Wood Mountain
Councillor: Village of Wood Mountain Number to be Elected 2
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 309 1st Avenue, Wood Mountain, SK and during regular office hours on September 20, 2024 to October 8th, 2024 at the Municipal Office, 309 1st Avenue, Wood Mountain, SK.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Municipal Office, 309 1st Avenue, Wood Mountain, Sask.
Dated this 20th day of September, 2024
Vickie Greffard Retur ning Officer
Notice of Call for Nominations
(Municipal Elections)
Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Reeve: R.M. of Old Post No. 43
Councillor: R.M. of Old Post No. 43-Division No. 1
Councillor: R.M. of Old Post No. 43-Division No. 3 will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 309 1st Avenue, Wood Mountain, SK. and during regular office hours on September 20, 2024 to October 8, 2024 at the Municipal Office, 309 1st Avenue, Wood Mountain, SK.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Municipal Office, 309 1st Avenue, Wood Mountain, Sask.
Dated this 20th day of September, 2024
Vickie Greffard Returning Officer
underscores provincial commitment to improving rural road infrastructure,”
RM of Eldon No. 471
Reeve Larry Lundquist said. “Funding from this program greatly assists our municipality in managing our most important infrastructure asset - our high-traffic roads.”
Administered by SARM, the provinciallyfunded RIRG program invests in constructing and upgrading RM road infrastructure. RIRG funding is up to 50 per cent per project to a maximum of
$500,000 for a road and to a maximum $1 million for a large culvert or bridge. RMs fund the remaining project costs.
RIRG oversight is provided by a Program Management Board made up of members from SARM and the Ministry of Highways. The Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $13 billion in transportation infrastructure since 2008 to improve more than 20,700 kilometres of highways across the province.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
R.M. of Lake of The Rivers No.72
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Reeve
Councillor– Division No. 1
Councillor– Division No. 3
Councillor– Division No. 5
will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 313 Centre Street, Assiniboia and during regular business hours on September 20th to October 8th, 2024 at 313 Centre Street, Assiniboia. Nomination forms and public disclosure statements may be obtained by email or fax, please contact the municipal office at 306-642-3533, or by pick up at the municipal office at 313 Centre Street, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan.
Dated this 20th day of September, 2024.
Shanese Mielke Retur ning Officer
NOTICE
OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:
Reeve: Rural Municipality of Bengough No. 40
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Bengough No. 40 Division No. 1
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Bengough No. 40 Division No. 3
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Bengough No. 40 Division No. 5
Will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October 2024 from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. at the Rural Municipality of Bengough No 40 office located at 181 Main Street Bengough, Saskatchewan, And during regular business hours from September 13th, 2024 to October 8th, 2024 at the Rural Municipality of Bengough No 40 office located at 181 Main Street Bengough, Saskatchewan.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Rural Municipality of Bengough No 40 Office 181 Main Street Bengough, Saskatchewan
Dated this 13th day of September 2024. Lara Hazen (Returning Officer)
David Schwab
David Edward Schwab passed away on September 6 2024 with his family at his side David was born on February 17 1945 in Lafleche Saskatchewan to Veronica (Dotzler) Schwab and Fred Schwab He is survived by wife Janet (Klesse) Schwab, two daughters - Shelley (Bryce) Rood and Lori (Jaret) Keeler, three grandchildren - Taylor (Rood) Furneaux Braden Rood Abby Keeler; one great grandchild - Brynn Furneaux; three brothers Mervin Schwab, Doug Schwab and John Schwab; three sisters Hazel Blake, Myrtle Usherwood and Shirley Schwab David was predeceased by his parents Fred and Veronica Schwab and two brothers Glen Schwab and Don Schwab David grew up in Meyronne Saskatchewan and attended Green Country School Meyronne School and Kincaid School He was very athletic, with a particular passion for hockey in the winter and fastball in the summer His career as a grain buyer for the Wheat Pool began in Big Beaver, Saskatchewan, where he met Janet Klesse They were married on April 13, 1968 His role as a grain buyer then led them to Verwood, Saskatchewan where they began their family with first Shelley and then Lori They then moved to Crane Valley before moving back to Big Beaver to the Klesse family farm in 1975 where they farmed for many years Throughout his life he was an avid hunter and fisherman, making yearly trips to Besnard Lake in the summer and hunting deer, moose or elk in the fall As a dedicated member of the Big Muddy Kinsmen Club, he looked forward to his annual involvement with Telemiracle David also enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family, and tinkering in his shop He was always happy to strike up a conversation with anyone eager to learn more about them David served as a Councillor and then Reeve for Happy Valley No 10 for many years In retirement he took pleasure in snowmobiling ice fishing and traveling whether it was to Brownsville, Texas to escape winter, spending his summer at Besnard Lake to fish, or visiting family A Remembrance Gathering will take place at the Bengough Community Hall on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 2 – 4 p m Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Schwab family may be shared at www rossfuneralservice com Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service Assiniboia SK 306-642-3373
Ida Beatul In Loving Memory Of a woman who lived life on her terms Ida was born on July 11 1928 to Arthur and Matilda McCutcheon (Scarrow) in Rockglen, Sask It was on a farm south of Rockglen that she learned almost every aspect of farm life Grandma (Matilda) McCutcheon passed in 1932 when Mom was 4 years old As a result she spent most of her time tagging along after Grandpa and being raised by her 3 older sisters, mainly Loys and Alma She started school in a one-room school called Lacodaire She attended there until grade 10 when she went to the Sisters of Sion in Moose Jaw to complete high school After graduating from high school in the early summer she attended a two-month teacher training course at the Normal School In the fall she began teaching in Indian Head After a second summer of training and another year of teaching, she obtained her teaching certificate She returned to the area south of Rockglen to teach at Ayrton School She stayed for one year In July of 1949, she married Clarence (Buck) Johnson She taught one more year at Goose Creek School Her mode of transportation was a 1928 Chev car and when winter came she stayed with the Arnold Wolfe family Dad would pick her up with a team on Friday and return her on Sunday evening A freak snowstorm in June hastened Mom’s end to teaching Life on the farm was not easy
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The farm was growing, and life was good until tragedy struck in the fall of 1968 when Dad passed in the middle of harvest Now what!! Mom took the bull by the horns and continued farming Businesses government and local people were skeptical of this concept a woman with five kids running a farm! Yet she bulldozed ahead With the help of a hired hand she made it work In 1972 she married Alec Beatul who lived west of Scout Lake They enjoyed many years on the farm and eventually built a house and retired to Rockglen Throughout the years they travelled extensively about the world with friends and family Eventually, they bought a winter home in Pharr, Texas where time was spent golfing, meeting new & interesting people, and hosting many happy hours Mom always lamented that she missed one continent - that being Antarctica Alec passed in 2016 and at that time Mom moved to the Rolling Hills Lodge in Rockglen where she continued her active social life and travelling within Canada Nothing delighted her more than a competitive game of cards with the kids especially, if she could win She was an avid Bridge Player and thanks to some very dedicated Bridge players she was able to keep playing until a couple of months ago Over her life she was never afraid to try something new She lived life to the fullest But as with all-father time catches up and we all must slow down Mom’s last months were spent at the Grasslands Long Term Care Home There she received the greatest of care and once more made new friends Ida is survived by her children Lorna Johnson (Robert Prefontaine) her son Royce Koester (Brandy) and sonin-law, Dale Robinson; Sheila (Roger) Beaupre her sons Tim Koester and Richard (Varsha Sharma) Beaupre; Jean (Darcy) Ager and their children Marcie (Dan) Jones Kim (Cody Small) Brad (Kate) Ager; Helen (Brian) Ager and their children Byron (Melissa Moses), Joni (Jeremy) Sundeen; Harvey (Kathy) Johnson and their children Gerald (Shayna) Johnson, Michael (Tanya) Johnson, Dallas (Jessica) Johnson She is survived by 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-greatgrandchild She is also survived by sisters-in-law Irene Johnson, Irene Roll Elaine Stangler Loraie Borthwick and Doreen Wenham Ida is predeceased by her first husband Clarence Johnson granddaughter Rolandia Robinson (Koester) her second husband Alec Beatul her sisters Loys Dennis Alma Sweet, and Isabel Heels and two brothers Ira McCutcheon and Jim McCutcheon, three stepbrothers Bill Schmidt, Bud Schmidt, and Gerry Schmidt-McCutcheon She is also predeceased by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law Although Mom is gone, we will think of her words: Gotta Go A Celebration of Ida s life was held Saturday September 14 2024 at 11:00 am at the Rockglen Community Hall Rockglen SK Linda Kirby presided Donations in memory of Ida may be made to the Grasslands Health Care Auxiliary Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Johnson family may be shared at www rossfuneralservice com Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373
Tips for reducing spending, saving for retirement
Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy life, but managing finances is crucial to ensure financial security throughout your golden years. Here are eight tips for reducing spending and saving money in retirement:
Create a budget: Start by creating a detailed budget that outlines your essential expenses, such as housing, healthcare, groceries and discretionary spending on entertainment and travel.
Downsize: Consider downsizing your home. Moving to a smaller house or relocating to a more affordable area can free up funds for other priorities and simplify your lifestyle.
Cut unnecessary expenses: Identify areas where you can trim costs. Cancel unused subscriptions, dine out less frequently and reduce utility bills by saving energy.
Shop smart: Take advantage of seniors’ discounts and coupons and consider buying generic brands to save money without compromising quality.
Delay benefits: Consider delaying your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. While you can start receiving CPP as early
as 60 and OAS at 65, delaying benefits results in higher monthly payments.
Generate additional income: Explore opportunities to generate extra income in retirement, such as part-time work, consulting, freelancing or renting out property.
Invest wisely: Review and adjust your investment portfolio and consider diversifying your investments across various asset classes to mitigate risk and maximize returns over the long term.
Automatic deposits: Using automatic deposits can be a good way to save money. Contact your financial
institution to transfer a set amount of your pay automatically in a savings account. Consider increasing the amount of the automatic transfer as your pay increases. Adding a small amount on a regular basis can make a big difference in the long term.
Saving for retirement can be difficult when you have other demands on your money. For example, a mortgage or rent, car payments or student loans. Make a budget to help you figure out how much money you can afford to save for retirement. Talk to a financial consultant about a tailored plan for your goals and lifestyle.
Paralympic Games held at Ross Payant Nursing Home
Submitted by Muriel Fehr
The Ross Payant Nursing Home Paralympic Games were held August 28 to September 8. A lot of fun was had.
Opening ceremonies in the south recreation room included a Torch lighting and ceremonial flags marched in by youth volunteers. All other events in the north recreation room.
Soccer competition was held August 29, with gold won by Germany, with Stella B, Marguerite F, and Loretta W.) Scotland took
silver with Bobbie B, Evelyn B, Ruth N. Romania took bronze with Noni D, Helen M, Kay R. In the volleyball competition, held August 31.
Romania took gold with Kay R, Ruth N. Saskatchewan took silver with Bobbie B, Barry W. Sweden took bronze with Gibby K, and Verna O.
The basketball competition was held September 2. France took gold with Inez A, Marguerite F, Evelyn B, Evelyn K, Noni D, Anne B. Ukraine took silver with Loretta W, Kay R,
Penny W, Stella B, Bobbie B. France took bronze with Gibby K, Barry W, Evelyn A, Verna O, and Paula C.
The swimmers competition took place September 5. France took gold with Sid C, Evelyn K, Marguerite F, Bobbie B. Ukraine/Saskatchewan tied for silver with Barry W, Gibbie K, Stella B, Kay R. Romania took bronze with Helen M, Verna O, Loretta W, and Paula C. Ladder ball was played September 7. France took gold with Bobbie B. Ro -
mania took silver with Verna O. Ukraine took bronze with Kay R. Tile rummy was played on September 7 and 8. Sweden took gold with Penny P, and Anna W. Ukraine took silver with Stella B, Bobbie B. Germany took bronze with Loretta W, and Gibby K. Closing ceremonies began after the tile rummy finals. Margaret Shuweiler commended the athletes for camaraderie, enjoyment, involvement and entertainment which were the purpose of the games.
Stella B. Team Germany.
Opening ceremonies at the Paralympics held at Ross Payant Nursing Home. From left are Youth Volunteers, Zeke McCaslin - Broncos Flag representing Broncos Survivor Jacob Wasserman who has recently qualified for the paralympics and competed in the rowing event in Paris, Xavier Meginber - Canada Flag, Bella McCaslin - Saskatchewan Flag, Axle Meginber - Olympics Flag.
Left - Right Back Row Team Canada Inez, Marguerite, Evelyn B, Evelyn K, Anne B, Middle Row Team
Ukraine Loretta, Kay, Penny, Stella, Bobbie, Front Row Team France Gibbie, Barry, Evelyn A, Verna, Paula
Inez from Team Canada shooting one of the winning shots to help her team take gold.
Left to Right Sweden Gold Penny P, Anna W, Ukraine Silver Stella B, Bobbie B, Germany Bronze Loretta W, Gibby K.