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Tornado touching down east of Borden on June 15th, 2012
Severe Weather expected for Saskatchewan
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oth Environment Canada and storm chaser Greg Johnson are predicting that the conditions are ripe for more extreme weather for the rest of the summer. Saskatchewan lies in the north end of tornado alley which stretches from Mexico to Canada. 100 years ago Regina’s downtown was levelled by the worst tornado in Canadian history. This year we again are seeing excessive moisture which is now combining with summer heat causing higher than normal humidity, which are perfect conditions for severe weather, including tornados. Local amateur storm chaser, Quinten Odnokon, recently tracked a system north
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Council Reports......p. 4 Police Patrol............p. 7 4-H Report..............p. 9
west of Vanscoy and captured dramatic footage of the tornado pictured in the article. “I tracked the system for about an hour as it moved from west of Vanscoy to the Borden bridge. It was an awesome display of the raw power that nature can unleash in a matter of minutes” says Quinten. “People need to make themselves aware of the dangers these storms possess and what they need to do to protect themselves in, what looks like will be, a summer that may be filled with tornadic events. People think that these events are rare and won’t happen to them. In reality they are often just not noticed due to the lack of density of our population.” More on Page 8 Holiday Feature Pages 10 - 11
Photo by Quinten Odnokon
Delisle United Church 100th Anniversary Celebration
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he Delisle United Church 100th Anniversary on Sunday, May 27th, 2012 was a wonderful renewal of friendships and memories. Those attending were from Minnesota, USA; Edinburough, Scotland; London, England; Calgary; Regina; Saskatoon; Biggar; Harris; Grandora; Laura; Borden; Vanscoy; and Delisle.
the church which was brought in during the opening procession. During the lighting of the Peace Candle, special music was played by Verna Miller on the
As you entered the church at 10 am, it was so nice to hear the carilon playing. Folks enjoyed coffee, muffins, cookies, and a lot of visiting before the service. The sanctuary was decorated for Pentecost Sunday with balloons and flowers. Bev Rouse made a special 100th Anniversary banner for Graduation 2012 Pages 12 - 13
including Rev. Brian Maitland, Rev. John Crawford, Rev. Faye Ford, and Rev. Jeanette LibertyDunns. The reflection time was shared by our current minister, Rev.
organ and Barb D'Arcy on the piano. Scripture readings, prayers of the people and communion were all shared by former ministers of Delisle United Church,
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Jordan Cantwell and Rev. Jeanette LibertyDunns. The theme was – Where is the Spirit Leading? continued on Page 6
School Page...............p. 18 Business Directory...p. 19 Calendar....................p. 20
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