Assiniboia is a beautiful community and there is no need for speed. Motorists will now be noticing new speed zones and speed limits around town as per an amended Traffic Bylaw.
The Town of Assiniboia have issued a public notice amending the Traffic Bylaw 11/20.
The Mayor and Council started on discussion regarding 6th Street West as it has been an ongoing concern that excessive speeding through residential areas of town, particularly with big trucks are becoming a common concern.
The Traffic Bylaw now reads, “Maximum Speed: No person shall drive any vehicle at a speed greater than 40 km/h within the general municipality and 30 km/h in school ground, playground areas and other designated areas as shown in Schedule “C”, unless otherwise posted by signage.
New 30 km/h zones include: adjacent to the 7th Avenue School on Seventh Ave East from First Street East to Third Street East.
• Adjacent to the Ele -
mentary School on Fourth Street East from Seventh Ave East to Assiniboia Ave.
• Adjacent to the Assiniboia Composite High School on Third Street West from Bell Road.
• Adjacent to the Assiniboia Child Care Centre on Fourth Avenue East and Fourth Street East.
• Adjacent to the Golden South Childcare Centre on Third Street West.
• Adjacent to the Post Office and the Hayley and Cayden Memorial Park on Fourth Avenue West.
Mayor Sharon Schauenberg tells residents, “Council and I believe that safety is of the utmost importance. We cherish this community that has so much to offer— let’s all take a moment to slow down and enjoy it. Remember, 40 km is the new 50!“
Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare, slow and steady always wins the race. An age old saying reminds residents in a matter-of-fact manner, “Drive according to speed limit and see our town, drive fast and see our local police force in action.”
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Muriel Fehr
Freelance Reporter
Early in November one of the members of St. George’s Catholic Women’s League received an entreaty from a pro-life group, namely, ‘weneedalaw’ reaching out to share a campaign. This campaign is the Hats Of Hope initiative and was brought to the attention of the Social Justice Committee of the St. George CWL.
The purpose of the campaign is to bring awareness of the vast number of abortions being performed to the MLA’s of Canada.
In terms of awareness the campaign makes the point that a great many Canadians want to reverse the current trend towards abortion.
The Social Justice Committee took up the campaign on a local level sharing the plea with the sisters of this league as well as the parishioners of St. George’s Parish. This is one of many groups across Canada extending the request from their community.
Actions for the awareness campaign are to make or purchase a baby hat or
St. George CWL participate in Hats of Hope
two, gather the donations of hats bearing a tag outlining their purpose, deliver these items to a local MLA, request a donation of the package to a hospital or pregnancy center. Before Christmas in early December the word was sent out with a due date of the first week of January.
The total number of hats donated amounted to 13 from the parish and CWL. As reaching out to the community for involvement in projects is a new concept this represents an overall positive response as mentioned by president Eveline
Bahuaud. After some probing around it was found that there is a pregnancy center in Regina, Options Pregnancy Center. Moose Jaw Dr. F Wigmore hospital stated they would welcome the hats. Research into Regina General Hospital and Pasqua Hospital revealed they would not as it doesn’t fit SHA protocol.
Assiniboia Union Hospital does not have a maternity ward so that location wasn’t suitable, unfortunately. The presentation to MLA David Marit will be made at a later date when he is in Assiniboia.
There were 13 hats donated to the St. George CWL for the Hats of Hope campaign.
Photo by Muriel Fehr
Assiniboia successful recipient of Sask. Traffic Safety Grant
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
In a media release issued Jan. 8, the Government of Saskatchewan announced close to $1.6M was awarded to support vital traffic safety improvement projects in 79 Saskatchewan communities, thanks to the latest round of grants from the Provincial Traffic Safety fund.
The majority of projects aim to reduce speeding in
communities.
The complete list of recipients can be found on the Saskatchewan.ca website under news, and it shows Assiniboia will be receiving $100,000.
The release outlined, “There are hundreds of municipalities in Saskatchewan, and every community has specific needs,” Minister Responsible for SGI Jeremy Harrison said. “These grants are extreme-
R.M. of Excel No. 71
SEASONAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WANTED
The R.M. of Excel No 71 is accepting applications for a Seasonal Equipment Operator to start in the spring of 2025. The R.M. shop is located in the Hamlet of Viceroy, Saskatchewan
Job Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for operating different pieces of equipment, depending on the task at hand. Work will include, but is not limited to, maintaining municipal roads using graders and scrapers, mowing ditches, hauling gravel, water and sewer line repairs, and machine maintenance. Work hours are 7-5 Monday to Friday from May to October and 8-5 Monday to Friday November to April. Seasonal employees work from approximately April 15th to November 15th depending on the weather.
Candidates must:
Be experienced with heavy equipment
• Have a valid driver ’s license – Class 1
• Have a strong work ethic, be able to follow directions and work unsupervised
• Certificates for courses such as Grader, Front-End Loader, Tractor Excavator Ground Disturbance, Confined Spaces WHMIS and CPR/First Aid would be an asset. Must be willing to take them otherwise.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, and wages based on experience.
To Apply: Submit your resume or letter of application, including experience, references and expected salary, to:
R.M. of Excel No 71
Box 100, Viceroy, SK S0H 4H0
Email: rm71.excel@gmail.com
• Fax: 306-268-4547
For more information, contact the office at rm71.excel@gmail.com or 306-268-4555, or the Foreman at 306-231-0268.
Applications accepted until the position is filled. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
ly beneficial because they fund safety improvements directly identified by each community. Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply for these grants and for working to make your communities safer.”
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants are given to communities twice a year, using proceeds from Photo Speed Enforcement.
Since the program was established in 2019, $13.1 million has been provided for 870 projects in Saskatchewan.
The Town of Assiniboia told the Assiniboia Times, “This grant application is for solar flashing pedestrian crossings and solar stationary speed signs.”
Eligible projects must focus on one of the following traffic safety issues:
In an interview with the TOA, Tina Dijkstra, Finance/Administration Coordinator also adds, “We have noticed over the summer that these areas of travel past our schools and within the playground zones that safety has been ignored while school is out and the number of vehicles speeding through are dangerous.”
TOA said the project will be focusing on the pedestrian safety of the youth in Assiniboia.
There are three sections of focus as follows:
Empire Road and Empire Place – The instal -
lation of a solar flashing pedestrian crossing will provide our youth with a safer option to cross from a densely populated subdivision of families with children, located across Empire Road and Highway 2 South. This crossing serves as the primary entrance to our community from the south.
The intersection of Seventh Avenue East and Second Street East – The installation of solar flashing pedestrian crossings will enhance the visibility of children as they approach the main entrance of Seventh Avenue School, which serves Preschool through grade four.
The intersection of Seventh Avenue East and Fourth Street East and also, the intersection of Fourth Street East and
Assiniboia Avenue – The installation of solar flashing pedestrian crossings at both intersections will enhance the visibility of pedestrian traffic, particularly for young students, effectively framing the Assiniboia Elementary School.
Incorporating solar stationary speed signs throughout the areas above would enhance awareness among residents and visitors regarding vehicle traffic, helping to ensure safer speed limits.
The installation is expected to occur in the summer of 2025.
The Town of Assiniboia said they are very grateful to be included in the recipients of the recent funding announcement and look forward to enhancing safety in the community, especially for youth.
Southeast College celebrating 50th anniversary
Muriel Fehr Freelance Reporter
Southeast College put out a press release announcing their 50 th anniversary on January 14. Top comments in the release are “half a century of dedication to providing quality education” as well as “fostering community growth in Southeast Saskatchewan”.
Southeast College was established in 1975. Over the years the range of programs and services has evolved and adapted to align with the changing de-
mands of the workforce and community. To celebrate this major milestone a series of events and initiatives are planned to take place throughout the school year 2025 - 2026. Included in the festivities planned are 50th anniversary logo and tagline, special Entrance Award, 50th anniversary web page, staff celebrations and community cvents.
Judy Holzmiller, Interim President and CEO at Southeast College states “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our students, staff, alumni, and the community”. Vice President, Communication and Strategic Enrollment Sheena Onrait was gracious in pro-
viding the press release and commemorative logo.
Sheena stated “the commemorative logo will be used just this year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary”. All six locations will be using the retro style logo. She further commented that “we just rolled out the plans for the year to the staff in December.
All activities for the year will have a 50th flare and the college will focus on the 50th brand all year long”. Along with this plan the college will be promoting the 50th year in the communities where the colleges are located. As well the website will be updated and a separate 50th webpage will be
created soon.
One very exciting plan is the Special Entrance Award which will be awarded to a post-secondary student who will be starting a new program in the 2025 - 2026 academic year. This award will be a scholarship in the amount of $5050 to be presented to a student who applies for the school year. Plans are to present this award in early June just in time for the 50th year. This amount would come close to covering tuition for a long term course which ranges from $7,000 to $8,000 while more than covering a shorter course which amounts to almost $4,000 tuition plus $950 for materials.
Holy Year of Jubilee for Catholic Churches in 2025
Muriel Fehr
Freelance Reporter
An announcement made by Pope Francis in Rome declared that 2025 will be a Holy Year of Jubilee.
This declaration holds for the whole Catholic Church. Pope Paul ll established the tradition in 1470 and has been celebrated every 25 years since. It is considered “a special time of spiritual renewal and transformation through God’s holiness.”
It’s also “an invitation for Catholics everywhere to reconnect with God, strengthen relationships with each other, and appreciate the wonders of creation, all while celebrating the Christian mes-
sage of hope.” St. George’s Parish in Assiniboia along with every other Catholic Church worldwide is celebrating this Jubilee.
The 2025 theme for the Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope”. This Jubilee “will thus be a Holy Year marked by the hope that does not fade, our hope in God”.
The beginning of the Jubilee year was held December 24 with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome, Italy. The Regina Diocese, of which St. George’s Parish belongs to, marked the sacred time with an Opening Mass at the Holy Rosary Cathedral on December 29 in Regina. This date in the Roman Catholic calendar
is a feast day every year, namely, the Feast of the Holy Family.
The Jubilee will conclude on January 6, 2026, another feast day in the Roman Catholic Calendar every year which is the Solemnity of Epiphany.
The theme for this year’s Jubilee comes from Pope Francis dedicating it to “Pilgrims of Hope”. “Rooted in baptism, we are nourished by Christ, guided by the Spirit, and called to journey in hope–trusting in God’s grace and longing for eternal life.”
Pilgrims of Hope Juilee is symbolized by a commemorative logo. This logo is depicted by four different coloured fig -
ures holding a cross over a body of water with the cross ending in an anchor.
Each part of the logo has special meaning. The four coloured figures represent all of humanity from the four corners of the earth embracing each other in solidarity and fraternity. The first figure holds tightly on to the cross which gives hope.
The rough waves below represent the current state of the world seen as turmoil and troubles. The lower end of the elongated Cross becomes an anchor, a symbol of hope. Rather than the pilgrim setting out on a lonely individual journey the theme shows the journey as a group effort.
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Drive according to speed limit and enjoy Assiniboia
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The mayor also acknowledges that the Public Works crew will be replacing the current speed signs with the updated speed zones signs in the coming weeks.
The consolidated Traffic Bylaw 11/20 is available for review on our website at www.assiniboia.net or in the Town Office, 131 Third
Ave West, Assiniboia.
“We look forward to the extended safety this brings for pedestrians and motorists within our community,” said the Mayor.
In a jovial addition to this new message from the Town of Assiniboia, they add, “now your one song commute to work in Assiniboia will allow you to enjoy the entire song.”
The Assiniboia Southland Co-op sponsored the upper lounge at the Prince of Wales Centre with a $15,000 donation, made in November. From left are Ryan Biletski, Renee Clermont and Laurie Stianson accepting the donation from Pat Piche, board president and Norm Richard, general manager of Southland Co-op.
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3. Hay Land Total of Hay Lands: 32 ACRES (approximately) Legal Description: Blk/Par R Plan 101298045 Ext. 17 (North of Community Garden) Blk/Par C Plan Ex459 Ext 0 (South of Public Works Shop)
Length of Leases: 5 (five) Years
1. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
2 Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection. Draft agreements are available for viewing at the Town Office.
3. The successful bidder will be required to enter into an agreement as noted above.
4. All bids must be in writing and submitted to: Attn: Clint Mauthe, CAO, Town of Assiniboia Box 670, 131 3rd Avenue West, Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0 by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, marked “Agriculture Land Lease Tender” and please specify the number (1,2,3) of the lands as stated in the above list on your sealed bid. Posted this 13th day of January, 2025 in the Town of Assiniboia Clint Mauthe CAO
7. Where arethe discounts listedonmyprepayment notice? •Amounts are shownin the lower part of your prepaymentnoticecorresponding to the deadlinemonth
8. How can Ipay my property tax? •You can pay at your financial institution, by web banking online,inperson at the Town Office by cash, cheque or debitordropped in the TownOffice dropbox located next to the main entrance of the Asaskan Complex,131 3rd Avenue West 9. When paying at my financial
Editorial & Opinions
Submitted by Jan
Derwores
I have heard it said that Saskatchewan may be one of the best Canadian provinces in which to live, if not thee best.
With wide open spaces, clean air, abundant fresh water and unparalleled natural beauty, Saskatchewan is a jewel in the crown of Canada.
People in this province are “Saskatchewan tough,” resilient, capable and hard-working. The province is known for periods of harsh weather, strong winds and brutal summer hailstorms, all of which contribute to the hardy constitution of its citizens.
For those who are born and raised here and call this province “home” it is hard to leave and not return for holidays, homecoming celebrations and family gatherings to reconnect with one’s roots.
Saskatchewan is a large land mass with a relatively small population base yet has always pulled its own weight on the Canadian stage. Employers worldwide have welcomed Saskatchewan raised individuals with open arms because of their strong work ethic which is a trademark of sorts.
Of late Canada and the world have perceptively changed. Change is inevitable and ongoing.
Although Ontario and Quebec are two provinces which have always been granted the lion’s share of the Canadian spotlight, Saskatchewan has been a thriving province with the “slow and steady wins the race” mentality. But the current Federal Liberal government in Ottawa has made some questionable policy decisions which have negatively impacted the entire country.
Out of control spending and mismanagement by Ottawa has resulted in high inflation in Canada. The desire to streamline operations in every sector of the economy to help mitigate high costs, promote efficiency and reduce duplication of effort has led to
such measures as amalgamations.
Ottawa, and especially Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault, has made no secret of repeating that the policy of a Carbon Tax is being enforced in order to change behaviour, not to make a beneficial difference to the climate. Yet the “Carbon Tax” as it is known to most Canadians, contributes greatly to inflation in this country, causing the price of all goods and services to rise. Life has become expensive in urban and rural areas. It is felt more in rural areas where the cost of living has traditionally been higher.
In December, newly re-elected Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s Sask Party government released a very limited time survey asking for input into its proposed updates to the basic legislation around Municipalities.
Not surprisingly, one of the critical issues that the provincial government is looking at is amalgamating municipalities. Merging urban and rural municipalities. Typically urban municipalities are more socialist and have higher service costs since every person must be provided with water, sewer, garbage removal and other services. Alternatively, rural folks are more self-sufficient, providing their own water, sewer management, often their own heating systems and they have plenty of space to walk around so they have little need for public parks and exercise facilities.
Amalgamation of rural and urban municipalities will present no benefit for the rural municipalities. It may be a benefit to the urban municipalities which could benefit by scooping up the typically large cash reserves normally held by rural municipalities. However, an urban municipality which tries to fix itself by gobbling up the rural municipalities surrounding it is putting a Band-Aid on a festering sore. The sore must be cleaned up before a Band-Aid is applied.
This move to merge municipalities is no
Correction: Page 3 of Jan. 17 Assiniboia Times story on unorthodox weather forecasting should not read Environment Canada Releases Forecast for the headline - as this winter weather prediction came from the annual Pig Spleen Weather Prognostication. We apologize for any confusion this headline may have caused.
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different than what we see and hear happening to our eastern neighbor as Winnipeg Metropolitan District (WMR) and Brandon districts are being set up. These endeavours which came about with a secretive abdication of the responsibilities of the rural municipalities over a convincing “sales pitch” extolling the virtues of efficiency by globalist socialists who value citizens’ freedoms far less than they value bureaucracy and heavy-handed government policy. Ask yourself, are you willing to relinquish the freedom to have an input in how your municipality is governed?
Saskatchewan has a limited opportunity to pay attention and heed the agenda that has already been largely exposed in Manitoba with the WMR. Ken Drysdale, Chris Riddell and the rest of the members of the Manitoba Stronger Together group have compiled an exposé about the WMR: https://www. manitibastrongertogether.ca/wmr20-50. This is ultimately what is intended by the socialist bureaucrats who are floating the idea of merging municipalities in Saskatchewan. The WMR 2050 plan legislates the closure of public streets, closure of private wells in rural areas, forces maximum number of “units” (dwellings) on private property, among other things.
The Sask Party government survey closed on December 14, 2024. The results of the survey are not available at this writing. Saskatchewan residents need to become involved by contacting their local municipal councillor or reeve and begin an important dialogue before it is too late to prevent The End of Your Municipality.
This is a first installment of a series of educational and proactive articles and is an initiative of the people to support and develop good municipal government. The opportunity to become involved and speak out is now.
Mossbank man fined over $7,000, charged with unlicensed taxidermy
What should have been a straightforward inspection of a Saskatchewan taxidermy business became a complex investigation, leading to multiple charges, significant fines and dozens of wildlife exhibits being seized, according to Saskatchewan Environment officials.
Brandon McCrea of Mossbank pleaded guilty to offences under The Wildlife Act in Moose Jaw Provincial Court Sept. 23, including operating a taxidermy business without a licence and possessing wildlife illegally. McCrea was fined a total of $7,250 plus surcharges and 144 wildlife exhibits were forfeited to the Crown.
In February 2023, Assiniboia conservation officers visited Northern Reflections Taxidermy in Mossbank for a routine inspection. According to a press release, the amount of wildlife in the shop was overwhelming - exhibits filled the walls and floor, with a few paths to walk through, and antlers hung from the rafters.
As officers began the daunting job of checking each animal, issues soon surfaced. Tags were missing or not properly notched as is required when taxidermists receive wildlife. An inspection of the busi-
ness’s records revealed missing and out-ofdate information. McCrea was also unable to provide a current taxidermy permit. During two follow-up inspections, including one with a search warrant, officers found more untagged wildlife, some in outbuildings and freezers, and more incomplete or missing records. Officers seized 144 wildlife exhibits, a laptop computer and record books.
Saskatchewan laws regulating possession and handling of wildlife are in place to support conservation and to make sure that animals are taken legally and ethically, states Saskatchewan Environment. It’s important to respect requirements to ensure wildlife is properly accounted for at every stage of harvest, including when a taxidermist is hired to preserve an animal.
If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or report violations online at saskatchewan.ca/tipp. You may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTIP Reward Program, and you don’t have to give your name.
Rocket Report - Basketball teams stay busy
By Niamh Hickey
ACHS students were busy with basketball all through last week.
The boys team hosted Central on Jan. 15, they won 77-62 and the shout out for that game goes to Radu Bumbac who scored 45 points during the game. The girls team had
planned to head to Moose Jaw on January 13, but due to road conditions and bad weather their game had to be canceled.
The rest of the week was spent planning the Pink Game tournament which is set for Jan. 31 to Feb. 1.
The girls team is receiving donations from businesses in town for their auction and penny parade. If you or your business would like to donate anything to the Pink Game, please reach out to any one of the girls basketball players or directly to ACHS
“We the Pink: Sweet 16” T-shirts are also on
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICK EDMUND WOLFE, late of Ardill, in the Province of 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 27th day of February, 2025
LEWANS & FORD
Barristers and Solicitors Box 759, 228 Centre Street Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
Solicitors for the Administrator of the Estate
sale for $25 and you can get yours by reaching out to the school. There is limited stock in both pink and black versions and sizes range from small to 3XL.
During the weekend, both teams where on the road to tournaments. The girls team headed off to Outlook to play in LCBI’s annual tournament. The girls played Unity on the Friday and lost 4549. Their next game they played Rosetown on Saturday where they won 51-48 and went on to play Briercrest in a nail-biting game, but the girls lost 33-44. The boys team headed
to Shaunavon for a tournament where they played Maple Creek and won 7166. They held on to their winning streaking into Saturday where they played Herbert in the morning and won 94-71. In the evening, boys played the host team winning 86-66 and placed first in the tournament.
In the coming days the girls team is hosting two games the first on Jan. 20 against Lumsdon and then on Jan. 22 against Central Colligate from Moose Jaw. Both games are set to start at 5:50 p.m. and we hope everyone can come out and cheer on the team!
SALE BY TENDER
R.M. of Stonehenge # 73 Description Acreage Assessed Value
SE 16-08-02 W 3rd, 139
Ext 1 & 2, NE 16-08-02 W 3rd, 159
Ext 0
SE 16 - 10 acres grass
Both seeded to canola in 2024
Does NOT include 12 x 26 building on SE 16 to be moved
Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted Tenders to be received on any or all of the above property until Monday, January 27, at 2:00 p.m.
Deposit by certified cheque required in the amount of 5% of the offer payable to Mountain & Mountain - Trust
Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection of the property
SEND OR DELIVER TENDERS TO:
MOUNTAIN & MOUNTAIN LAW FIRM 101-4th Ave. West Box 459, Assiniboia, Sask. S0H 0B0
Please mark envelope “Schuweiler Tender”
Submitted by Pastor Sarah Mowat Messiah Luthern Church ‘Epiphany’
As I write this we have are preparing for the second Sunday after Epiphany (another word for reveal). This time of Epiphany is a wonderful time, a time to see things in a new way. We gather around the word (of God), and for next few weeks we see signs (miracles) that Jesus did to give us confirmation that he is the son of God.
It starts with the Wiseman proclaiming who Jesus is. Then we move to his baptism and God declares
from heaven, “This my beloved son... with whom I am well pleased…” We are called to celebrate the revelation of God’s light in our world. This week we read in Luke 2:1-11 Jesus transforms the water to wine at the wedding in Cana. A reminder that our God rejoices over God’s people as those being married rejoice over one another. In this scripture that we see through the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. Christ Jesus, the best wine, is saved for last. Come! Taste and see!
LAND FOR RENT
320 acres of farmland located seven miles west of Mossbank, SK. This land has been continuously crop and well maintained. We would like a cash rent agreement on a yearly basis.
Please e-mail
David at: panthermechanical@hotmail.com or Carole at: cerfle@telus.net
TENDERS
Sale of Property under the Authority of The Tax Enforcement Act
The R.M. of Poplar Valley No 12 will accept tenders for the following properties:
1. Lot 1 Blk 2 Plan BV3194
2. Lot 2 Blk 2 Plan BV3194
3. Lot 3 Blk 2 Plan BV3194
4. Lot 4 Blk 2 Plan BV3194
The property is being sold “as is”. Tenders will be received at the Municipal Office until February 11th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The purchaser will be responsible for the costs associated with the title transfers
Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please phone or e-mail the R.M. office for information. R.M. of Poplar Valley No 12 Box 190, Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0 (306) 476-2062 e-mail – rm12@sasktel.net
The ACHS Rocket boys team hosted a basketball tournament on January 15.
Deadline: Thursdays at 11:00
the
Joan Coleman
Joan Kathleen Coleman was born in Vancouver, B C March 14, 1945 She passed away at the farm home on December 13 2024 at the age of 79 The family will have a private memorial of her passing in the spring of 2025 Married to Ben Coleman for 57 amazing years where they spent their time farming, gardening and camping in their RV They had four children Peter, Trudy, Howard, and Samuel Her older brother Thomas Colemans’ last known residence was Burnaby, B C Donations can be forwarded to the Kayville Community Hospitality Seniors Centre, a place that she would attend weekly with Ben to talk with local neighbours Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Coleman family may be shared at www rossfuneralservice com Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service Assiniboia SK 306-642-3373
Carolynn Dayle Fuhrman Koester
Carolynn Dayle Koester of Killdeer, SK passed away in Assiniboia SK on December 30 2024 at the age of 77
Carolynn was born on January 31, 1947 to Clarence and Charlotte (Barnett) Furhman in Glasgow, Montana; she was the second child in a family of six Carolynn grew up on the family farm and graduated from Opheim High School in 1965 After Carolynn graduated from high school, she attended college in Missoula, Montana She was well known in the Opheim community for her musical abilities especially her piano and organ playing Carolynn married John Soper in 1966; they had two children son Wesley Dale and daughter Elaine Carol Carolynn and John were later divorced While working at Gordon’s Food, a handsome Canadian Farmer asked her out on a date She said yes On July 5th, 1986, Carolynn married the love of her life, Ellis Koester, and moved with him to his farm near Killdeer, SK She helped raise his two sons, Merlin Ellis and Kent Loren She loved them as if they were her own Carolynn helped Ellis with the farming cattle chickens pigs llamas dogs cats and most of all her favourite - the sheep During this time Carolynn also worked with home care Carolynn and Ellis were very active in the Killdeer community They were dedicated to the Killdeer Hall (both old and new) and were involved with the Sheep Exhibition held in Assiniboia In her ‘spare’ time, she grew a huge garden, baked homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and other goodies and she was a pro at homemade sauerkraut She had her mother s kraut crock and cutter Carolynn s grandchildren spent many hours with her and Ellis at the farm enjoying the life that their Grandparents loved In the last few years as Carolynn’s physical and mental strength were failing, the strength of her love for family and friends never failed Carolynn is survived by her loving husband, Ellis, daughter Elaine (Kelly), son Merlin (Renee), daughter-in-law Jamie, sister Kathleen, brothers Roger (Linda), Brian (Deneen), Miles (Karen), sisters-in-law Pat Fuhrman, Shannon (David) Yates grandchildren Dylan (Tiffany) Kalynn Trey Trevyn Kole Rylee Brandon Tyson Dillon Payton great-grandchildren Elliott Luna Ellanore Emmett Xavier Xia and numerous relatives (she was a Fuhrman with over 50 Fuhrman cousins) and good friends Carolynn was predeceased by her mother and father, Charlotte and Clarence, brother Robert, son Kent, son Wesley, Ellis’s parents Merle and Ivan, brothers-in-law Dennis and Trevor, and sister-in-law, Ivanne Ellis, Elaine and Merlin would like to send a special Thank You to the Assiniboia Union Hospital Integrated Facility – Long Term Care and all their caring staff The care that was provided to their wife and mother was beyond amazing In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Killdeer Community Hall Killdeer SK or to the Assiniboia Auxiliary for Long Term Care, Assiniboia, SK Funeral Service was held Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Killdeer Community Hall with facilitator Gary K Miller, scripture and prayers by Roger Fuhrman, tribute by Brian Fuhrman, family powerpoint presentation Honorary Pallbearers: All friends and family - near and far; Acting Pallbearers: Brenda Disney Carol Allingham Debbie Pituley Erin Keller Jackie Wolfe Linda Bender Starla Chesney Thelma Salaba Interment at Highland Cemetery Glasgow, MT, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Pallbearers: Carolynn’s Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Koester family may be shared at www rossfuneralservice com Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
June Schmidt
June Rose (née Young) Schmidt passed away peacefully on Sunday January 5 2025 at Assiniboia Union Hospital, surrounded by her loving family Born on June 12, 1936, in Drumheller, Alberta, June was the eldest of two daughters of James Jim and Carmella (née Cirrullo) Young June grew up in East Coulee Alberta where she attended primary school before completing high school in Calgary She pursued nursing studies, during which she befriended a young woman from Saskatchewan who introduced her to her brother
Art Schmidt a hardworking farmer from the McCord district
June and Art fell in love and married on June 24 1961 embarking on a 60-year journey filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion The couple made their home on the family farm, where they raised their two children, Jim and Carla June embraced farm life and the close-knit community, creating cherished memories with friends and neighbours at skidoo parties, wiener roasts, and countless gatherings June was a remarkable homemaker and an extraordinary baker renowned for her bread cinnamon buns and delicious cakes A passionate reader and devoted fan of the Star Wars trilogy she also enjoyed ceramics, bowling, gardening, and the tranquillity of farm life Rarely were Art and June apart; they truly loved each other ’s company and found contentment on their farm In 2018, June and Art retired to Lafleche, Saskatchewan, where they enjoyed the camaraderie of friends at Wheatland Lodge After Art s passing in November 2021, June remained a source of strength and love for her family June leaves to cherish her memory: daughter Carla (Paul) Collins; granddaughter Ashley (Marcus) Collins; grandson Colby (McKenna) Collins; son Jim (Crystal) Schmidt; granddaughter Jalene (Dustin) Jepson greatgrandchildren Alexis and Lincoln; granddaughter Lisa (Brett) Spies, great-grandchildren Levi and Brynn; grandson Clayton (Bri-Andy) Schmidt, great-grandchildren Bexley and Ayla; stepgrandson Hewston (Kourtney) Ogle, step-great-grandchildren Nash, Rypp, and Ryzz; step-grandson Colten (Emma) Ogle, step-great-grandson AJ; step-granddaughter Chyanne Ogle; and step-grandson Wyatt (Taryn) Ogle She is also survived by her sister Carol Gowan and sisters-in-law Margaret Kazeil and Eleanor (Ray) Eberle June is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Art Schmidt, her parents Jim and Carmella Young, brothers-in-law Karl Schmidt and Julius Schmidt, and sister-in-law Marie Smith A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2:00 p m at Piché Hawkins Grondin Funeral Chapels, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan A private family interment will take place in the spring at St Marcel s Roman Catholic Cemetery Memorial donations in June s memory may be made to Crohn s and Colitis Canada 2110-439 University Avenue Toronto ON M5G 1Y8 (crohnsandcolitis ca) Online condolences can be shared at www pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels ca
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Assiniboia &District Arts Council Presents
Town Council: speed limit reduced to 40km/hr, 30km/hr in school zones
The Assiniboia Town Council gathered for a meeting on January 14.
Present at the council table were: Mayor Sharon Schauenberg; Councillors: Renee Clermont, Kris Olsen, Robert Ellert, Graham Harvey, and Patrick Grondin. Missing was Coun. Renaud Bissonette. CAO Clint Mauthe and Kerri Martin also attended.
The meeting was called to order. Public acknowledgement were given to Sgt. Jason Dyment and the Assiniboia Times.
The Assiniboia RCMP report given by Sgt. Jason Dyment. He presented two reports one showing activity and calls in our region and the other in the town of Assiniboia only.
Recruitment for the Assiniboia detachment still on
The council agenda was accepted and adopted as presented. Moved by Ellert/ Olsen. The minutes of last town council meeting of December 10 was accepted as presented and approved as read. Moved by Grondin/ Harvey. Minutes of last town public works committee of October 2 was accepted as presented and approved as read. Moved by Grondin/ Clermont.
going with a few prospects on going. The report accepted as presented. Moved by Clermont/Olson.
Correspondence:
• WSA: permit to operate a waterworks.
• Water Report: all reports are good for our water.
• 2024 drinking water compliance report.
• Provincial Safety Fund Grant: The Town of Assiniboia has received a grant of $100,000. That will be used for solar flashing pedestrian signs and solar stationary speed signs.
CAO report
Snow removal has kept the town crews very busy.
Speed limits will be implemented to 30 km/hr in school zones and 40 km/hr everywhere else in town.
List of paid accounts accepted as presented. Moved by Grondin/Ellert.
Request for Decision:
Standing committee appointments. Councillors’ annual appointments to TOA committees: Harvey and Olson. Finance, administration and risk management Harvey and Grondin. Public works, utilities and transportation: Ellert and Olson. Parks, recreation and community wellness: Ellert and Grondin. Planning, development and
economic development: Clermont and Bissonnette.
Ex officio to all Committees is Mayor Sharon Schauenberg.
Other committee appointments: new counci lor appointments to the various boards/committees in and surrounding our community. All committees are listed on Town of Assiniboia website under the Town Office/Council tab. Moved by Clermont/Ellert.
Assiniboia Fire Chief appointment: annual appointment of Terry Lacelle as fire chief and deputy fire chief(s) to be Casey Topola and Tyler Bamford. Moved by Ellert/Clermont. Prince of Wales Board appointments: annual appts of the POW board members by Council as per the MOU. Moved by Harvey/Grondin. Trade in backhoe: will be traded in on new 2025 machine which offers more safety mechanism. Motion to purchase made by Olson/ Grondin.
Council presentations given by each councillor and Mayor Sharon as to meetings and functions attended since last meeting. The council meeting was adjourned. The next town council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28
Two men face firearms charges following illegal border entry
RCMP are investigating following a seizure of prohibited firearms in Saskatoon, related to an illegal border crossing.
Around 9 p.m., Jan. 6, the RCMP’s Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET), part of RCMP Federal Policing, Northwest Region, was notified by the United States Border Patrol (USBP) that a person illegally crossed into Saskatchewan from Montana, United States, in a remote area south of Val Marie.
The person then reentered the United States illegally in the same location soon after and drove away in a truck. The vehicle was stopped by USBP officers, and two
adult male occupants were arrested.
While the arrests took place, RCMP IBET and Ponteix RCMP Detachment police officers conducted a search of the area in Saskatchewan where the crossing occurred. The officers located and seized a box containing a pistol that is prohibited in Canada. Investigation determined the two adult males – Canadian citizens - entered the United States legally in early January at a designated port of entry.
The males are not facing charges in the United States at this time. The males were returned to Canada and processed by Canadian Border Services Agency
before being arrested by the RCMP on Jan. 7.
Continued investigation included the execution of a search warrant at a residence on 9 Avenue North in Saskatoon on Jan. 8.
Upon entry to the residence, RCMP officers found quantities of chemicals/compounds in several different locations and required the assistance of the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Explosives Disposal Unit and RCMP and Saskatoon Police Service’s Clandestine Lab experts to dispose of them safely.
Materials were seized and sent to Health Canada for further analysis. Also seized from the residence were four firearms, two of which are prohibited in
Canada, and approximately 500 rounds of ammunition.
A 19-year-old man from Calgary, Alta., and 19-year-old man, from Saskatoon, are both charged with:
• Possession of a firearm without a licence;
• Possession of prohibited devices without a licence;
• Unauthorized import of a firearm into Canada;
• Smuggle into Canada, clandestinely, a firearm, the importation of which is prohibited, controlled or regulated under the Customs Act or any other Act of Parliament.
This investigation remains ongoing and additional charges may result. They will both appear in Swift Current Provincial Court next on Feb. 12.
Assisting the RCMP’s
Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET), RCMP Federal Policing, Northwest Region, with this investigation is Ponteix RCMP Detachment, Saskatchewan RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit and Saskatchewan RCMP and Saskatoon Police Service’s Clandestine Lab teams, Canadian Border Services Agency and United States Border Patrol.
Assiniboia RCMP Crime Stats
The Assiniboia RCMP responded to 54 calls for service during the week of January 13 to 19. These included:
- Assault - 1
- Assist to General Public - 2 - Family Law Act - 2
- Failure to stop/ Remain at accident scene - 1 - Items Lost/Found - 1 - Liquor Act - 1 - Mental Health Act - 1
Mischief - 1 - Municipal Bylaws - 1 - Other Provincial/
Assiniboia RCMP was notified of an attempted theft of a package from a doorstep of a house in the Town of Assiniboia on January 8.
Saskatchewan RCMP urges the public to keep safety top-of-mind and to follow these tips to prevent deliveries from being stolen by thieves: schedule deliveries during a timeframe you know you will be at home. Consider having your packages delivered to your workplace, a relative’s home, or a trusted neighbour’s address; or
redirect your package to a nearby pick-up location; or request a signature for delivery or for the package to be placed out of sight; and consider installing exterior security cameras to monitor your doorstep remotely and capture any suspicious activity.
Always report suspicious persons or activity to your local police of jurisdiction. When all crimes are reported to the police, police officers get a clearer picture of the types and numbers of crimes occurring in their area. This
information helps them launch future police projects, initiatives and education campaigns within the area and the division.
A reminder that you can report thefts to Saskatchewan RCMP through Online Crime Reporting, available at http://report. rcmp.ca. You can use this always-available, simple option if: there are no witnesses or suspects; item(s) lost or stolen are worth less than $5,000; and there are no items involving personal identity, firearms, license plates or decals.
37.1 No person shall drive any vehicle at a speed greater than 40 km/h within the general municipality and
• Adjacent to the 7th Avenue School on 7th Ave East from 1st Street East to 3rd
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• Adjacent to the Assiniboia Child Care Centre on 4th Avenue East & 4th Street East
• Adjacent to the Golden South Childcare Centre on 3rd Street West
• Adjacent to the Post Office & the Hayley & Cayden Memorial Park on 4th Avenue West
The consolidated Traffic Bylaw 11/20 is available for review on our website at www.assiniboia.net or in the Town Office, 131 3rd Ave West, Assiniboia, SK.
Public Works crew will be replacing the current traffic signs with the updated speed limit signs in the coming weeks. We look forward to the extended safety this brings for pedestrians & motorists within our community.
Now our one song commute to work in Assiniboia will allow you to enjoy the entire song!
