RM Review August 2017

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Volume 18 Number 8

August 2017

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Three Delisle Rebels Players go to Canada Cup

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Conor Meighan (28)

Edan Duncan (36) & Luke Torresan (70)

Team Saskatchewan lines up for a scrimmage in U18 World Cup in Nova Scotia

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n Wolfville, Nova Scotia on July 14th under Friday Night Lights, Saskatchewan was less than minute away from pulling off a major upset at the 2017 Football Canada Cup in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

With 19.2 seconds, their fate changed as Quebec’s Jashia Lewis-Pennicooke scored a touchdown to dash their hopes of winning the gold medal.

Quebec defeated Saskatchewan 10-7 in a very low scoring game.

Earlier in the week Saskatchewan had defeated New Brunswick and Ontario to get to the final.

The under 18 team was selected from players across

the province that were divided into a north and a south team. The north defeated the south to get to the Cup.

Delisle Rebel, Edan Duncan earned a sack and 3 tackles in the north/south game, but an injury kept him from playing in Nova Scotia. Fellow Rebels

Conor Meighan and Luke Torresan did play in the tournament and Torresan earned sack against New Brunswick.

Saskota Bowl Delisle Rebels player Kyle Meighan played in the Saskota Bowl game on July 4th in Cando, North Dakota.

In order to make the under 16 team, Kyle had to try out for Senior Bowl team. Then the North team played against the South team and the top players from both teams were selected to play on the Saskatchewan team in the Saskota Bowl.

Saskatchewan lost to North Dakota by a score of 41 - 28.

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Summer Destinations Guide Your Guide to Local Activities and Events on Pages 6 - 7

INDEX

Editorial........................... p. 2 Red Williams................... p. 3 MP Report...................... p. 11

Council Reports............... p. 4 RCMP Report................... p. 5 Farm Reports................... p. 8

Kyle Meighan (29) Consumer’s Corner.............. p. 9 Community Calendar........ p. 10 Business Directory............. p. 11

Local Activities and Events Guide on Pages 6 - 7

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Editorial Now I’m Seeing Pink Dinosaurs ?

As you will read in the RCMP Report this month (on page 5), there is apparently a PINK DINOSAUR terrorizing the streets of Vanscoy. I have enough problems with seeing pink elephants, do I now need to worry about dinosaurs ?

In all seriousness, if you read the RCMP Report you will see a long list of crimes in our communities.

Look at the last week, power was out around Warman because someone shot out a transformer, a disabled man was beaten to near death in Saskatoon... WTF !!

Recently we learnt that Saskatchewan is again leading the country in crime (up another 4%) and has the highest crime severity (up 9%) and we have been the nations leader since 2010.

Ignoring this trend is dangerous. Some rural residents are wanting to arm themselves, which is understandable, but also dangerous.

The R.M. of Vanscoy hosted a Crime Watch meeting in July 26th which I assume you went to ? Well you should have.

We will never afford adequate policing in a rural setting due simply to the geography, so community involvement is the only solution. We must be partering with law enforcement in order to effectively maximize their resources.

Though this can be effective in combating crime, it is not the sole solution to slowing rising crime rates.

We must also invest in countering what is causing the increase. Obviously more and more people are doing these crimes, and most of them are young people.

We are in complete control of what type of lives our local youth are living and what they result in as they grow up. Whether you have young kids or not, you can provide valuable support to local youth groups like 4H, sports clubs, church groups, or extracurricular school activities that other angels in our communities are dedicated to providing. If they don’t exist where you are, then I guess it is up to you to start them.

So once we sober up from a long, hot summer, maybe we should take a serious look at how we can help.

Meanwhile... back to my pink dinosaur hunting !

Ken Sowter Editor

Be Aware of Extreme Weather this Summer

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eautiful summer weather also bring with it dangerous weather systems. Being aware of developing systems is the key to keeping safe.

Here are few links to various services that are available to alert you to potentially dangerous weather conditions.

The Saskatchewan government provides a smartphone app at... http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/emergency/saskalert You can set the area of the province you would like to alert on your phone.

The app also contain advice on “How to prepare for an Emergency” such as...

Preparing for emergency · · Knowing the risks · Making a plan · Evacuation plan Family communication plan · · Emergency numbers · Fire and other safety in home · Utility shut off procedure · Important documents · Planning for pets · First aid/survival kits

There are other sources of information as well...

To receive email alerts on severe weather in your area... http://legacyweb.theweathernetwork.co m/email/ To get text alerts on approaching storms, sign up at... http://www.sasklightning.ca/cell_text.h tml Public Safety Canada provides an Emergency Preparedness Guide at https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs /pblctns/yprprdnssgd/index-en.aspx The Canadian Government provides Self-help Advice for severe storms at http://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/D82-27-2001-1E.pdf You can also use a weather radio for alerts, more information is at https://ec.gc.ca/meteo-weather Information Submitted by Quinten “Qman” Odnokon

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The Heritage Fair program is a studentcentered, inquiry learning opportunity to explore Saskatchewan and Canada in fulfillment of Saskatchewan provincial curriculum.

Students from grade 4 to 8 develop their Heritage Fair projects in the classroom through inquiry learning. Students research their topics and create a written report, visual display and an oral presentation. A classroom or school Heritage Fair is held and students are selected to represent their classroom or school at a Regional Heritage Fair.

The Young Citizens program focuses on citizenship and is a complementary component to Heritage Fairs, an annual event where students present the results of their research on Canadian heroes, legends and key events in Canadian history. Participants in the Young Citizens program make a short video about their heritage fair topic, much like an evening news report or short documentary. The student videos are posted online and reviewed by a panel of judges for a chance to win a trip

to Ottawa to attend the Canada’s History Youth Forum.

Jack Hitchcock was a pioneer that came to Saskatchewan around the turn of the 20th century. Not only was he a pioneer but he was also an inventor, an adventurer, a rancher, a marksman, and a conservationist that will be forever remembered by those that had the pleasure of meeting him.

“One of the most interesting things that I learned about Jack Hitchcock”, says Kielo, “ is that although he lived a solitary life he had many really good relationships with people. He managed to stay connected by having conversations with people that lived near him. He also had a really good relationship with the Duck Lake First Nations and would look forward to their visits. Jack's Life was way more humble and simple then I could ever imagine living. He did everything by himself and didn't rely on things like electricity and indoor pluming to live happily. He also wasn't dependent on anybody for food or other necessities like we are today”.

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Some read for knowledge and information, like my dad back in the 50’s. An immigrant farmer trying to make a living on alkali-tinged, rocky land in the Bear Hills, he always tried to make time after work in the evening to read. He would have his beloved National Geographic, the Western Producer and the Winnipeg Free Press spread out on the table by the coal oil lamp and be lost to us for a couple of hours. His reading intensified around haying season, and he answered my unasked question of by saying he had to catch up on the news, to inform himself, before Harry came for his summer visit.

Harry was my uncle, an American businessman from Wisconsin who had met my aunt in Saskatchewan and whisked her away to a much different life in Milwaukee. They came every summer for about a week, and it was obvious Harry and my dad were glad to see each other.

Harry knew little about agriculture, and my father always wanted to know more about the world of business. Each one had many questions

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She participated in the contest through her science class. She was already very aware of how pressing an issue rising sea levels are, which is why she was excited to highlight the problem. Her family makes a conscious effort to leave a small mark on the environment, and instilled in her their respect for the natural world.

Kate set two important criteria for herself before she sat down to film her video. She knew that she needed to produce a video that would stylistically stand out from the competition, but she also wanted her video to engage and inspire her audience. The way she accomplished this was to combine a unique stop motion technique – a skill she learned in the fifth grade – with a DIY style, resulting in a video that effectively translates her chosen issue into an easily understandable visual explanation. You can view that video at https://www.worldof7billion.org/student-video-contest/2017-winners/2017-climate-change/ Kate has also produced another stop motion video for local performer Sylvia Chave’s Cookie Cutter Song which you can view at http://www.singingwithsylvia.com/videos/

to ask of the other and it seemed the days were not long enough for their discussions about agriculture, politics, economics, society, philosophy.

They would get into lengthy debates as Harry and my dad worked side by side in the fields and at times they would come to different conclusions. But rather than argue, they would turn the discussion on a dime to good natured one-upmanship. Add a few ribald jokes and a nip of my father’s hospital brandy in the evening and they had us all laughing so hard we practically rolled on the floor.

Harry and my aunt, Alma, would sit down to my mother’s oilcloth covered table and best dishes and delight in her fine cooking as if they were dining at a fancy restaurant. These two, accustomed to white table cloths and fine china, appreciated our rural life.

Those summer visits were a good lesson for a small child, for I learned reading and being informed would lead to a richer, more interesting life, and the down-to-earth appreciation of my uncle and aunt for farm life taught me that we are all equal, whatever our present station in life.

Summer is a perfect time to relax and rethink life, and reading can be a pleasant part of that process.

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Kate has also produced other videos and recently came in 2nd place for Middle School contestants in the World of 7 Billion contest on International Climate Change.

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Students will be promoting their work all over Canada, leading up to Canada History Week. You can view the video at http://kids.canadashistory.ca/Kids/Youn gCitizens/Profiles/2017/ErinK

ate Wright is a seventh grader at Delisle Composite School. She has created a video for the “Here’s My Canada” national competition.

Here’s My Canada is a multilingual, nation-wide contest inviting Canadians to express what Canada means to them in a 30-second video. Learning tools provide discussion topics and educational activities to help students explore questions of Canadian identity and create their entries to the contest. Here’s My Canada is a project of Historica Canada and is a Canada 150 Signature project.

The contest closes August 31. Winners will be determined by the contest judges. There is also the People’s Choice Prize that is determined by a public vote.

Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age category as well as the top 3 videos with the most votes. The winners will be announced on October 3rd.

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rin Kielo is a student in Delisle who has produced a video based on her Heritage Fair project on Jack Hitchcock.

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COUNCIL REPORTS

TOWN OF DELISLE

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ouncil held a regular meeting July 11, 2017.

Council agreed to sell approximately .116 acres of Parcel A, Plan 102234732 to Sask. Highways for $5,806.85. Furthermore, the Town will sell an additional approximately 1.448 ha. from SE & NE 19-34-8-W3 to Sask. Highways for approximately $48,000.00.

Permission was given to Women in Business to close 1st Street West from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on September 7th, 2017 in order to host a Harvest Fair.

The existing contracts for well construction will be increased as follows to reflect additional work added: 1) Beckie Hydrogeologists Ltd. - $37,500 more. 2) McAllister Drilling Inc. - $104,500 more.

The contract was awarded for the construction of the storm drain along the new highway service road to DC Trenching Ltd. for a price of $1,221,467.42, taxes included.

Application was made to the Local Government Committee for permission to borrow the sum of $1,000,000.00 in 2017 repayable over a period of 10 years for the purpose of constructing a new storm drain system along the new highway service road. Also the amount of the said debt shall be payable in equal monthly installments of principal and interest in the years 2018 to 2028 inclusive, with interest at a fixed rate of 3.1%.

Sask. Highway’s proposal was approved to slightly deflect to the south the existing service road at the highway entrance by the Co-op providing there are no additional costs to the Town.

Amanda Radford was hired as the new Rink Scheduler.

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Dan Crapley and Mark Dubkowski were appointed to represent the Town on the Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee.

The Town will subscribe to the Sask Alert program and that Mike Given, Darcy Parker and Mark Dubkowski will be our local designates.

The Town of Asquith Canada Day 150 Celebration was a success! The afternoon was fun with lots of happy, young people enjoying the event.

The day ended with a wonderful fireworks display, which was set up by Bob Hounjet. A huge thank you goes out to Bob!

Bylaw No. 7-2017, being a bylaw to enter into an agreement respecting the purchase of land for a well, was read three times and passed.

This office hopes that everyone is having a wonderful, fun and safe summer!

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squith Town Council held its regular Council meeting on July 12, 2017. Attending were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Sue Sawicki, Dylan Claypool, Jordan Claypool, Jerome Rogan, Harold Edwards and Ted Goodnough, and Administrative Assistant Kathy Picketts.

Resolution was made to accept the June 14, 2017 regular council meeting minutes.

Council moved to accept the financial statements and the bank reconciliations for the month of June 2017.

A motion was made to accept the accounts paid of $65,779.50 and accounts payable of $53,746.96.

Council continues to be dealing with nuisance properties around town. A big thank you goes out to all of the residents who keep their yards looking neat and tidy.

Council approved in principle the subdivision of Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 102465520.

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ouncil held a regular meeting on July 12, 2017.

Tax notices went out last week. Contact the office if you have any questions.

The Village will continue patching the streets in the next few weeks.

Please be aware of the new signs that have gone up to deal with dumping of garbage, we want to keep our Village tidy.

The Village is planning to make some repairs to the cemetery road. No dates have been set yet.

The Village has had complaints about vehicles parked on wrong side of streets as well as trailers and vehicles parked on street for longer than seven days. Please be respectful of the bylaw.

The Village purchased two benches from Metalman, to celebrate Canada 150 and have placed one in front of the Senior Centre and the other at the Seniors Park.

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Warman, Martensville, Delisle and Radisson Detachments

June 26, 2017 to July 17, 2017 - Total of 703 Calls for Service Asquith Air Support June 28, 2017 at 12:05 a.m. Police received a complaint of an erratic driver in the Asquith area. Saskatoon Air Support services assisted police with tracking the vehicle. Police attended and located a vehicle that was reported stolen earlier in the day. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

the 42 year old male from Vanscoy to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

B & E in Vanscoy June 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Police received a complaint of a break and enter to a garage at a property in the Vanscoy area. The caller reports that someone entered the garage and stole a number of items. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

Ditched in Dalmeny July 2, 2017 at 7:45 a.m.

Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 16 near Dalmeny. The caller reported that the vehicle was swerving all over the road and hit the ditch. Police attended the scene and arrested a 26 year old male from Saskatoon who was driving the vehicle. He was taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. He was released on documents for an upcoming court date on impaired driving charges.

Delisle Man Arrested June 27, 2017 at 9:40 a.m. Police were investigating a complaint of a theft from a business in Delisle the officers located a stolen vehicle. Police recovered the vehicle and arrested a 26 year old male from Delisle and released him on documents for an upcoming court date on possession of stolen property charges.

Vanscoy ATV Rider Airlifted by STARS July 2, 2017 at 3:15 p.m.

Police received a complaint of an atv accident on a sand bar on the South Saskatchewan river. Police and STARS attended and transported

Sled Trailer Stolen June 27, 2017 at 9:40 a.m. Police received a complaint of theft of a snow mobile trailer in the Vanscoy area. The caller reports that someone entered their property and stole the trailer. Investi-

gation into this matter is ongoing.

Theft in Vanscoy June 27, 2017 at 3:15 p.m. Police received a complaint of theft of property from a business in Vanscoy. The caller reported that the property was stolen from his business. Police located the property in a vehicle that was located stolen. Police arrested a 31 year old male from Saskatoon and a 26 year old male from Delisle and released them on documents for an upcoming court date on property related charges.

Theft in Delisle June 28, 2017 at 6:25 p.m. Police received a complaint of a theft from a property in the Delisle area. The caller reported that they had a large propane tank stolen from their property. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

Garbage Dumping July 1, 2017 at 7:45 p.m.

Police received a complaint of illegal garbage dumping in the RM of Vanscoy. The caller advised that they saw a vehicle dump garbage onto a property in the area.

Police attended and located a 42 year old male

from Saskatoon. He was given a ticket for dumping of the garbage.

Pink Dinosaur on the Loose in Vanscoy July 11, 2017 at 8:45 a.m.

Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Vanscoy.

The caller reported that the vehicle was swerving all over the road & was now parked in Vanscoy.

The caller advised that one of the occupants was wearing a pink dinosaur costume. Police attended the scene, but were unable to locate any vehicles or persons matching the description provided.

Asleep in Asquith July 11, 2017 at 9:10 a.m.

Police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle near Asquith. The caller reported that their appeared to be a person asleep inside the vehicle.

Police attended the scene and located a 26 year old male from Saskatoon inside the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the male was in possession of a number of stolen items. He was arrested and held for court the following day on a number of property related charges.

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Valley Road Drunk July 8, 2017 at 7:55 p.m.

Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Valley Road near Saskatoon.

The caller advised that the driver of the vehicle was possibly impaired.

The vehicle entered the city of Saskatoon a short time later and Saskatoon Police service was advised of complaint for follow up.

Vanscoy Robbery July 4, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Police received a complaint of a break and enter to a business in the Vanscoy area. The caller reported that someone entered the business and stole a number of small items. Investigation into

are shaken, particularly because further rate adjustments are predicted for October and again next January. Goodness knows that borrowers have been warned repeatedly of their financial exposure, but the time has come to reflect the improved economy with a slight cooling off by a rate adjustment.

On the domestic scene the Prime Minister is criticized by the opposition benches as they should be. But internationally Trudeau is taking an ever larger position among western national leaders. He clearly is a man of our time destined to be the statesman to protect democracies.

this matter is ongoing.

Stolen Calgary Vehicle found in Montrose July 4, 2017 at 10:10 a.m.

Police received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in the RM of Montrose. Police attended the scene and found that the vehicle was previously stolen out of Calgary. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Calgary Police Service was advised for follow up on the investigation.

Delisle Disturbance July 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

Police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Delisle.

The caller reported that they heard 2 people yelling at each other. Police attended the scene and found that the male and female were having a verbal disagreement.

There was no assault.

There were no charges or injuries.

If you have information regarding any crimes contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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he Trump Clan seem to have no shame. They simply pass off each new revelation as merely “witch hunting” and go on as if it was their right to ignore the laws of the land. The shame is equally shared by the Republicans in Congress and Senate that shy away from their duties to the US voters by allowing the tragedy to continue. Not only is it a loss to Americans but also the people of the western nations as Trump writhes around his duties as President.

Shakespeare couldn’t have created a more bizarre situation.

On the Canadian scene the improvement in the economy is over-shadowed by the Bank of Canada overnight lending rate increase of .25% after seven years without a change. Over mortgaged home owners

Kelly Block, MP July 7, 2017

Car Torched July 16, 2017 at 1:55 a.m.

Police received a complaint of a car on fire on Valley Road near Saskatoon. Police attended the scene with the Saskatoon Fire department. The car was completely destroyed by the fire. The car was extinguished and towed from the scene. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

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MP REPORT Omar Khadr Payment

oday the media reported that convicted terrorist Omar Khadr has been given an over $10 million settlement from the Government of Canada which will include an apology,

Omar Khadr admitted that he killed a U.S. Army Medic, Christopher Speer.

Now, Mr. Khadr is a wealthy man thanks to the Liberal government handing him millions in taxpayer dollars.

"The Trudeau government has quietly paid a $10.5-million settlement to Omar Khadr in a move that circumvents legal efforts by two Americans to prevent him from receiving compensation for abuses he suffered as a teenager at the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."

– The Globe and Mail

In Afghanistan in 2002, Mr. Khadr was fighting for the Taliban. He produced and planted the types of improvised explosive devices (IED’s) that killed or wounded many Canadian soldiers. In a firefight with American soldiers, he admitted to throwing a grenade which killed American Combat Medic Sergeant Christopher Speer and blinded Special Forces Sergeant Layne Morris in one eye. Speer left behind a widow and two young children. Mr. Khadr, who was wounded during the same battle, had his life saved by American Combat Medics much like the one he had just killed.

I completely agree with the comments made by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer when he said: “This is not just wrong, this is disgusting... It is a slap in the face to Canadian men and women in uniform.”

Sergeant Speer and Sergeant Morris are heroes who were fighting beside Canadian and other allied troops against the Taliban. Just six days before he was killed, Speer walked into a minefield to rescue two wounded Afghan children. He was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for his valour.

It is one thing to acknowledge alleged mistreatments that Mr. Khadr suffered in captivity. It is another to apologize to and reward a convicted terrorist that murdered an allied soldier.

When a Canadian soldier is killed or injured in battle, the government provides a lump sum payment up to a maximum of $360,000. In contrast, the current

government has provided $10 million to a convicted terrorist who actively sought to kill Canadian and allied soldiers.

The real victims in this case are Sergeant Morris and Sergeant Speer, his widow and his children. Given Mr. Khadr’s admission of guilt, all settlement money he received should go to Morris and Sergeant Speer`s family, who have to relive this ordeal every time it is brought up in the media and live the rest of their lives without a husband and father.

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Activity and Destination Guide to your

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August’s Feature Destination John Arcand Fiddle Fest

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he John Arcand Fiddle Fest is located just southwest of Saskatoon and is one of Western Canada’s largest fiddle contests – but it’s really so much more! August 10th to 13th the festival will not only celebrate it’s 20th year, but will also build on it’s legacy of quality musical entertainment from Canada’s top performers that include more than just fiddle players!

We add in a great mix of seasoned and emerging artists for the concerts, showcases, daytime programming, old time dances and there’s over 105 FREE workshops in fiddle, jigging, guitar, square dancing and Metis Art Forms.

People have come to expect quality programming from our festival and this year will be no exception.

The popularity of our Métis cultural camp has made it possible for us to once again partner with the Gabriel Dumont Technical Institute and

again increase the programming offered. The popularity of the Traditional Métis Dance workshops continues to grow – and they will run in the main stage area Saturday afternoon after the fiddle contest preliminaries.

Storytelling with Maria Campbell also features a second session this year due to popular demand.

For a complete listing of all workshop times and all programming –please visit the website at www.johnarcandfiddlefest.com Folks are discovering the entertainment value that lies in this festival – right in their backyard! Come out and discover it for yourself! The evening concerts and daytime programming are packed with exciting entertainment and both Friday and Saturday end with an old time dance with live music! You don’t want to miss a minute of the fun!

The John Arcand Fiddle

Fest prides itself as affordable family fun. Admission is $60 per person for a weekend pass or $25 per person for a day per pass. Children 12 & under are admitted FREE with a parent or guardian. A Children’s Activity area runs daily and there’s Free un-serviced camping located onsite. Tickets are sold at the gate only.

Remember there’s free shuttle service from 4 City locations and the “People Mover” is on site to transport people to and from the campground and main stage all day starting at 8:00 am. The schedules are available on the John Arcand Fiddle Fest website under the “Festival Info” tab.

So, come join us for opportunities to learn exciting new skills or just sit back and soak in the entertainment - there’s always something happening at the John Arcand Fiddle Fest, August 10-13th!

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Your August Summer Activities Calendar Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Ladies

Delisle Golf Course 5:30pm - Mens Night

Lunch BBQ Delisle Co-op Aug 4-7 - Ribfest - Saskatoon

Delisle Farmers Market

Riders @ Lions Saskatchewan Day Railway Heritage Day

Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Mens 6:00pm - Ladies

Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Ladies

Garage Sale/Market Pike Lake

Aug 8-13 - Saskatoon Ex - Prairieland Park, Saskatoon Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Mens 6:00pm - Ladies

Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Ladies

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Delisle Golf Course 5:30pm - Mens Night

Lunch BBQ Delisle Co-op

Aug 15-17 -Vacation Bible School - Asquith Baptist Church Solar Eclipse

Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Mens 6:00pm - Ladies

Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Ladies

Delisle Golf Course 5:30pm - Mens Night

Vanscoy Light Horse Show & Gymkhana Garage Sale/Market Pike Lake

Delisle Farmers Market

Lions @ Riders ROCK 102 Show & Shine Downtown Saskatoon

Lunch BBQ Delisle Co-op

Aug 10-13 - John Arcand Fiddlefest - Windy Acres, Hwy 60

Aug 4-7 - Ribfest - Saskatoon

John Arcand Fiddlefest

Delisle Golf Course 5:30pm - Mens Night

Aug 18-20 - Rock the River - Saskatoon Lunch BBQ Delisle Co-op

Asquith Town Market

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Riders @ Eskimos Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Mens 6:00pm - Ladies

Delisle Golf Course 10:00am - Sr Ladies

Delisle Golf Course 5:30pm - Mens Night Delisle Farmers Market September Issue on Stands

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Farmers Market at the Park every Thursday

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he Saskatoon Farmers' Market is excited to be setting up every Thursday from 10am2pm at the Pike Lake Provincial Park this summer!

They are proud to be the hub of local expertise, a place to foster relationships between the producers and the consumers, and a demonstration of the best products available from our land.

Everything found at the market has been locally made, baked, and grown here in our province.

You will find products

that vary from jams and pies, handmade soaps, our local craftbutcher with pastureraised meat products, freshly roasted sweet or savoury nuts, fresh vegetables, and much more!

The market is set up between the big parking lot and the campgrounds so be sure to stop by and see what Saskatoon and the surrounding area has to offer.

They also operate in Saskatoon on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 414 Avenue B, South

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Pike Lake Provincial Park August Activities Calendar Monday August 7th Raving Reptiles Snakes & Ladders @ 11AM at the Triangle Elisa the Reptile Wrangler @ 1:30PM by the pool Slithering Snakes Craft @ 2:30PM by the pool

Thursday August 10 Out of This World Astronomy Campfire & Craft @ 7:30PM by the Triangle Astronomy Presentation @ 9PM at the Rec Hall Star Gazing @ 10PM by the Rec Hall

Friday August 11 Pike Lake Water Carnival Raft Building @ 10AM at the Nature Centre Raft Races @ 11AM at the Beach Water Challenge @ 2PM at the Triangle

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Brenda Lee Concert @ 7PM: August 6th Elisa the Reptile Wrangler @ 1:30PM: August 7th Alan Winarsky Bee Keeper @ 4PM: August 10th Ron Waldron Astronomy @ 9PM: August 10th Smokey Bear @ 10AM: August 15th Cancer Society @ 11AM-2PM: August 15th Western Development Museum @ 11AM-3PM: August 16th & August 23rd Ag in the Classroom Workshop @ 2PM-4PM: August 18th

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market A regular farmer’s market will be held in the grassy area just north of the Nature Centre every Thursday from 10AM - 2PM

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number of factors affect the quality of surface water sources.

Nutrient loading from spring or summer runoff, little to no recharge from a dry spring, animal impact from direct cattle watering, and sub-surface soil or water salinity are but a few of the possibilities.

Many dugouts located in saline areas may be fed from the bottom with saline ground water. The water in these dugouts has naturally high mineral levels to start with and without fresh water recharge and mineral concentration due to evaporation producers may find that the mineral content is elevated to levels that are not suitable for use. The only way to know for sure about the mineral content of these water sources is to have water test done by a lab.

High sulphate and high sodium levels are the most common problems with livestock water quality. Initial signs to watch for in cattle are refusal to drink and diarrhea.

As well, cattle may develop a rough hair coat and lose condition.

Most times, elevated sulphates go unnoticed until polio (blindness) occurs. One of the most common issues of high sulphate water is that

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cattle will develop secondary micro mineral deficiencies, the most notable being a secondary copper deficiency.

Sulphur bonds with copper, making it unavailable to the animal. Copper is a very important trace mineral that plays a large role in reproduction.

Research has found that sulphates at levels of 1,500 ppm or more can reduce yearling gains by 0.25 lb. per animal per day. In some cases this scenario can be fixed with a proper mineral program. In cow/calf operations, exposure to elevated sulphates often results in reduced weaning weights and in some cases conception problems. A more serious outcome of elevated sulfate exposure is thiamine deficiency, which can lead to nutritional polio characterized by blindness, staggering and death.

High sodium in livestock water may initially cause water refusal due to the salty taste. At very high concentrations animals may refuse to drink for several days followed by a period where they drink a large amount at one time and suddenly become sick or die. Any factor causing an increase in water consumption such as lactation, high air temperatures or exertion increases the danger of harm from high sodium water.

Animals have the ability to adapt high sodium water over time but an abrupt change from low sodium to high sodium water should be avoided.

The first step in dealing with high mineral water is testing the water source. Unfortunately, should a water source contain high levels of sodium or sulfate, it is not cost effective to remove the large amounts of min-

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eral from water in the quantities necessary for livestock production. While in some cases a good mineral program will offset the negative effects of mineral issues, in many cases a new source of water needs to be found.

Monitoring livestock and there water source on a regular basis is a necessary practice. In hot weather a lactating cow can require in excess of 65 litres of water per day. Water is the single most important nutrient required by livestock and the quality can have a huge impact on the health of animals and also the financial success of any livestock operation.

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id you know that any person operating a boat or “pleasure craft” must have a license and that it can affect your insurance coverage? Since September 2009 all operators of motor boats, including personal watercraft, are legally required to hold a boating license referred to as a “Pleasure Craft Operator Card”.

While this is a Transport Canada requirement, in order to have valid insurance the boat owner and operator must be licensed! While boat insurance is not legally required it is still highly recommended especially Personal Liability in the event that you are responsible for injuring another party or damaging their property while operating your boat.

In order to have property and/or liability insurance for most boats they must be specifically added to your insurance policy. In other words, operating your boat is NOT automatically covered (this includes your boat trailer plate) unless you specifically advise your insurance provider and the appropriate extensions have been added to your policy. There is absolutely no coverage that extends from the SGI trailer registration for the boat, motor or any personal contents!

Coverage for pleasure use only watercraft, less than 26 feet long, is typically available under your

home insurance policy or on a standalone basis from specialty providers (such as Premier Marine). Even if your boat is not worth much to you, we recommend that you still purchase a Personal Liability extension for your watercraft (average cost is under $50 per year). In general, if your boat and motor value exceeds $25,000 then you will likely find it more cost effective to purchase a standalone marine policy.

Some advantages of choosing a standalone marine policy over the typical home insurance options include having no loss of the claimsfree discount in the event of a boat claim and having experienced claims adjusters. Standalone boat policies provide more specialized extensions such as Removal of Wreck Coverage (costs incurred to recover a sunk vessel), Uninsured Boater coverage (in the event that you are injured by another party that either does not carry insurance or has insufficient limits) and Consequential Property Damage (such as a incurring vermin damage to your boat which then causes your vessel to sink). If your boat is high performance or capable of speeds over 60 M.P.H. then you most likely will require the more specialized standalone marine policy.

Replacement Cost (without depreciation) is typically available for up

to 10 years from the date of purchase new. If your boat is less than 10 years old and is being insured on a Valued or Replacement Cost basis then your insurance limit is based on the cost to replace your watercraft including all equipment at the present market value. Given the changes in USD exchange in recent years, this has resulted in potentially higher Replacement Cost limits being required on your policy from when you first purchased your boat a few years ago.

Review your policy carefully, as you may be required to increase your boat limit in order to account for present market values!

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Do you smell mold? Do you smell pets? Cigarette smell? Be careful, it may be very expensive to remove the smells and the fix the problem that is causing them.

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une was a busy month for the VCPC. June 17th was a soggy day but there was a great turn out for our Family Fun Day and Family Dance where approximately $2000 was raised. On June 23rd Vanscoy School students had the chance to soak their teachers at the Dunk Tank Day with just over $700 being raised. The VCPC would like to thank all sponsors who made these events a success: Mooney Agencies, Robin’s Nest CafÊ, Tempo Gas, Vanscoy Bar, Whispering Wind Studios, Simply Grounded Coffee Gallery, Delisle Subway, The Broadway Theatre, Stonebridge DQ, Face Painting by Tracy WilliamsDuerr, Ken Padley and Nite Magic Music, Village of Vanscoy Council Members, Maple Leaf Foods, Thomas Fresh, Nicole Wagner and 31 Gifts, R&G Entertainment, Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Services and Glen Lyons. Thanks as well to the many volunteers who donated their time to help!

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No other North American bird has a yellow head and black body. The male shows white patches on the wing when it is perched or flying. This combination of gold, black and white is distinctive and conspicuous. And these birds are relatively large, about robin-size. While the male is unmistakable, the female could be overlooked in a large flock of blackbirds. It is slightly smaller than the male, grayish brown overall but with a yellow chin and throat, and white streaking on the lower breast.

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The female builds a nest like a woven cup of grasses and reeds, fastened securely to a cattail stem, bulrush or reed, over open water. She produces 3 to 5 dull white eggs heavily marked with brown and gray. The location of the nest means the adult birds have easy access to insects such as dragonflies and damselflies emerging from the marsh. But they also search nearby fields and meadows for a mixed diet of seeds and beetles, weevils, caterpillars, grasshoppers, army worms and ants.

By late summer, yellow-headed blackbirds join other blackbirds in mixed flocks, visiting stubble fields by day, then roosting at night in the safety of the marsh.

By the end of September, these colourful birds have departed for their winter homes.

Because of their restrictive nesting requirements, breeding colonies of yellow-headed blackbirds can be very localized, and in drought conditions may completely disappear. If in another year bulrushes and cattail reappear, they may return to a previous nesting site. The conservation of healthy wetland habitat is vital to the survival of this strikingly beautiful prairie marshland bird.

Nature Notes reprints are provided by the Saskatoon Nature Society (please visit us at saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca and on Facebook at Facebook.com/SaskatoonNatureSociety).

While they may share freshwater marshes with redwinged blackbirds, yellow-heads occupy the centre of the marsh, with the red-wings on the fringes. Yellowheads, being larger and more aggressive, are able to exclude their cousins from the deeper water and more productive food resources. With this division of terri"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" tory, the marsh supplies sufficient food and nest spaces for both closely related species.

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Our goal is to raise $100 000 for a totally wheelchair accessible playground to be located at Vanscoy School.

With your support we are confident we will reach this goal!

Yellow-headed Blackbirds at Home in Local Marshes

Highly gregarious, yellow-headed blackbirds may gather in large numbers in dense cattails and bulrushes in marshes or at the margins of dams, dugouts and lagoons. As many as 1200 adults have been seen in one colony in south-central Saskatchewan. In normal wet years they can be found in most deepwater marshes in the Saskatoon area.

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Our youth group, ages 12-18, meets twice a month for a chance to be yourself, talk about faith and real life, and have some fun.

Families and people of all ages are invited to join us monthly for Messy Church: an evening meal, singing, Bible stories and fun activities. Messy Church begins on Thursday September 28 at 5:30 pm.

Yellow-headed blackbirds arrive in late April and early May from their winter homes in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Flocks of males appear on breeding marshes once ice has melted and wetland insects have started to emerge. Females arrive a few weeks later.

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It may be summer holidays but the VCPC is still active and planning events for the fall. We welcome donations of any amount. If you are interested in making a financial donation a charitable tax receipt is available for donations over $20. Donations are being accepted at Mooney Agencies, Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest CafĂŠ, the Village of Vanscoy office or on-line through a GoFundMe page. For more information and to stay up-todate please watch the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vanscoy Playgroundâ&#x20AC;? facebook page. If you would like to get involved please email Kara at jkhermanson@hotmail.com. You can also check out our Fundraising Progress Sign outside of Mooney Agencies!

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elcome back to fall! As we head into the season of harvest, school and community activities, DVUC is busy planning opportunities for families to come together and celebrate Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love in our midst.

Our regular worship services are held on Sunday morning at 11:00 am, beginning September 3rd.

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all is quickly approaching, so what better time then now to warm yourself with some wine, have fun learning a new skill or improving an old one. Get together with some friends and gather for an afternoon of painting fun.

On Sunday, September 17th, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Skate Delisle will be hosting the first ever â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paint the Townâ&#x20AC;? event. No previ-

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Soon after he arrives, the male yellow-head will claim and defend his territory. You may see him perched on a swaying stem or displaying his white wing patches and golden head above the rushes. He may spread his tail, half-opening his wings, or perform a display flight with his body cocked upward to show off his golden head.

His voice fills the air. To our ears it might sound like a rusty hinge. The low rasping notes end in a long descending buzz. But it may be beautiful to a female yellow-head. A male, especially where he holds a high-quality territory, will mate with more than one female.

Yellow-headed blackbirds are the only birds in North America with yellow heads and black bodies. (Photo by May Haga).

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August 1 Tuesday 12:00pm Delisle Interagency Meeting Delisle Senior Centre

August 7 Monday 8am - 11am Pancake Breakfast Pike Lake Provincial Park

August 10 Thursday 9:00am RM of Montrose Council Meeting Donavon

August 19 Saturday 10am - 2pm Tailgate Sale/Swap/Market Garden Pike Lake Community Hall

August 2 Wednesday 7:00pm Village of Harris Council Meeting Harris

August 7 Monday 10am - 2pm Tailgate Sale/Swap/Market Garden Pike Lake Community Hall

August 10 - 13 John Arcand Fiddle Fest Windy Acres, Hwy 60

August 21 - Monday SOLAR ECLIPSE

August 2 Wednesday RM of Harris Council Meeting RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 9

August 8 Tuesday 9:00am RM of Vanscoy Council Meeting Vanscoy

August 13 Sunday 6:00pm Lions @ Riders Regina

August 22 Tuesday Deadline for EMO Coordinator Applications - RM of Vanscoy

August 3 Thursday 12pm - 6pm Farmer’s Market Delisle

August 8 Tuesday 7:00pm Town of Delisle Council Meeting Delisle

August 15 Tuesday 7:30pm Village of Perdue Council Meeting Perdue

August 25 Friday DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO SEPTEMBER RM REVIEW

August 5 Saturday 3:00pm Saturday Jam Session Delisle Hotel

August 8 Tuesday 7:30pm Village of Kinley Council Meeting Kinley

August 15 - 17 Vacation Bible School Asquith Baptist Church

August 25 Friday 7:30pm Riders @ Eskimos Edmonton

August 5 Saturday 5:00pm Riders @ Lions Vancouver

August 9 Wednesday RM of Harris Council Meeting Harris

August 16 Wednesday 7:30pm Village of Milden Council Meeting Milden

August 26 Saturday 10am - 4pm Asquith Town Market Asquith

August 7 Monday SASKATCHEWAN DAY

August 9 Wednesday 7:00pm Town of Asquith Council Meeting Asquith

August 16 Thursday 12pm - 6pm Farmer’s Market Delisle

August 31 Thursday 12pm - 6pm Farmer’s Market Delisle

August 7 Monday Railway Heritage Day Sask. Railway Museum, Hwy 60

August 9 Wednesday 7:00pm Village of Vanscoy Council Meeting Vanscoy

August 19 Saturday Light Horse Show & Gymkhana Vanscoy Riding Arena

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306 - 493 - 2408 Box 130, Delisle, SK S0L 0P0

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Stobbe’s Backhoe Service

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Grandora, SK

leo Stobbe 306-668-4289

Electrical, Heating & A/C TRANE FURNACES & HOT WATER HEATERS FARM & ELECTRICAL GAS SERVICE

Installation of Rural Water & Sewer Systems

Office: 306-493-2410 Fax: 306-493-3080 A Division of Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Services

Pumps - Tanks - Switches - other Trenching & Excavation

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Sid’s Auto Service Oil Change/Lube Job Clutch & Brake Work

Tune-ups

Rear Ends Transmissions

CoMplete SeRviCe on FARM MAChineRy engineS Gas & Diesel

VanScoy 306-668-2013 or 306-229-2016

Trenching & Waterworks Sand - Gravel - Topsoil

306 - 230 - 4653

Septic Tank Pumping Septic Repairs Hydrovac Services 306 - 283 - 4406

Box 60 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3K1 Large & Small Animal Medicine

Sand & Gravel Spreading Hauling

306-384-7676 24 hr Emergency Services

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Self-Storage

Delisle hotel Delisle 306-493-2462

ATL Electrical, heating & A/C Delisle 306-493-2410

Clubs Driving Range Valley Road 306-221-0842

‘A’ Deb’s K-9 Kennelling Delisle 306-220-4727

Great North Storage Company Delisle 306-202-8140

Agricultural

Embroidery

Moon River Golf Club Valley Road 306-931-8960

Animal InnSpaRations Delisle 306-493-3143

Oasis Golf Resort Perdue 306-237-4653

Bark Place Dog Grooming Spa Delisle 306-491-9335

Valleyview Golf & Country Club Delisle 306-493-3288

Lynne Road Kennels Grandora 306-270-5831

Grocery

Lynn Ross Dog Grooming Vanscoy 306-382-6224

Crop Production Services Delisle 306-493-8188

Back 40 Embroidery Delisle 493-3033/493-2751

Delisle Agricultural Co-op Delisle 306-493-2212

Financial

Innovative Ag Performance Group Ltd Delisle 306-493-3167 Orchard Transport - Ag Div. Delisle 306-493-2408 Air Conditioning & heating Extreme hi-Tech Furnace & Duct Cleaning Experts Vanscoy 306-220-8349 PLAINSMAN hVAC-R Ltd 24 Hour Emergency Service Vanscoy 306-242-3002

Automotive Sid’s Auto Service Vanscoy 306-668-2013 Trusty Appraisal Service & SGI Arbitration Delisle 306-222-0456

Beauty Arbonne Intl - Kerrie Sparrow Vanscoy 306-668-4218 www.kerriesparrow.arbonne.ca

Chiropractor Dr. Jolene Palmer, BSc. Community Health Chiropractic Clinic Delisle Primary Health Centre 306-493-2800

Cleaning Service Just Clean Vanscoy 306-491-5769 teresalindalziel@gmail.com

Computer Service Catprint Computing Delisle 306-230-8783 Flatlander Construction Garbage Disposal Delisle 306-493-7547 G & L Drywall Delisle 493-8228 / 668-4583 Larmar Contracting Services Vanscoy 306-380-2327 New Age Foundations Plus Grandora 306-329-4610 Twin Painting Vanscoy 934-5803 / 261-0689

Disposal Flatlander Disposal 14 yard Roll-off Bins Delisle 306-493-7547

Cooper Schneider Private Wealth at Scotia McLeod Colleen Schneider 306-664-1860 Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. 330 - 20th St. E. Saskatoon Norma Sparrow 306-242-1188

Schneider’s Gourmet World Neunlage 306-225-5764

Plumbing, heating, A/C

hairstylist / Beauty

ATL Electrical, heating & A/C Delisle 306-493-2410

Delisle hairstyling & Barber Delisle 306-493-2467

Thermal Mechanical Vanscoy 381-7998/270-0160

Julie’s house of Style Delisle 306-493-2950

Potash Mine

Fire & Flood

Salon 360 Delisle 306-493-2486

Saskatoon Fire & Flood Saskatoon 306-934-7477

The Pink Chair Delisle 306-493-2266

Pike Lake Preschool Pike Lake 306-978-8164

ServiceMaster Restore of Saskatoon 306-374-0941 1-877-448-6673

health Air & Alkaline Water Purifiers Perdue 1-877-652-6853

Vanscoy Early Learning Center Vanscoy 306-668-6338

Garden / Yard Kenny’s Cultivating Professional Garden Rototilling Call or Text 306-281-4111

Reflexology - Carrol King Delisle 306-493-2452

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Gas / Confectionary Delisle Ag Co-op Delisle 306-493-2212 Delisle Esso Delisle 306-493-2251

Vanscoy Tempo Vanscoy 306-683-5024 Jim Reiter, MLA 215 Main Street, Rosetown 1-855-762-2233

home Care Products Watkins - Anne Plummer 725 Valley Rd 306-382-1284

housewares Cindy the Tupperware Lady 306-716-2515

Insurance

Kelly Block, MP 4 - 309 Main Street, Rosetown 1-306-882-6447

PCCU Insurance Ltd. Harris 306-656-4555

Gravel / Sand

Delisle Agencies Delisle 306-493-2260

Graham Contracting Asquith 306-230-4653 Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

Sign Painting Kim’s Signs That Sell Vanscoy 306-493-3011

Travel Ryjo Tours Inc. Tessier 1-866-656-4786

U - Pick Prairie Cherry Pit Vanscoy 306 - 934 - 6727 1 - 866 - 816 - 7968

Veterinary Cattle Care Hwy #14 343-5773/260-6729

Pre-School

Corman Park Vet Services Hwy #14 (SLS) 306-384-7676 Delisle Veterinary Service Delisle 306-493-3143

Pressure Washing

Outlook Veterinary Clinic Outlook 306-867-8777

Markuss Power Wash 306-371-2409 markusspowerwash@gmail.com

Water / Septic FRP Manufacturing (2010) Inc. Asquith 306-329-4884

C & S Promotions Delisle 306-493-3191 candspromotions@sasktel.net

W.W. Rock & Gravel Asquith 306-329-4768

Meat Cutting Vanscoy Sausage & Meat Vanscoy 306-668-4742

Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

One Percent Realty Sue Stene REALTOR® Delisle 306-370-6306

Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Delisle 306-222-9737

RE/MAX Shoreline Realty Jocelyne Petryshyn - Owner Outlook 306-867-8380

Starlings Septic Services Delisle 306-493-2241 Sew Kleen hydro-vacing & Septic Asquith 306-283-4406

Royal Lepage Saskatoon Real Estate - Lisa Aron Saskatoon 306-850-0320

Welding

Restaurants

Arc-Fab Industrial Pike Lake 306-221-6692

Britannia Restaurant Asquith 306-329-2496

Yardwork/Excavation

Delisle hotel Cafe Delisle 306-493-2462

Big Pines Services Inc. Vanscoy 306-230-7399

Dragon’s Diner Delisle 306-493-2022

Graham Contracting Asquith 306-230-4653

Robin’s Nest Cafe Vanscoy 306-931-6996

KBM Earthmoving Vanscoy 306-867-3770

Subway Delisle 306-715-1111

Massage Jillian Walker Massage RMT Vanscoy 306-260-0671

Graham Contracting Asquith 306-230-4653

Real Estate

Mooney Agencies Ltd. Vanscoy 306-668-2181

Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Delisle 306-222-9737

Westland Enterprizes Ltd Delisle 306-493-2709

RixEdge Sharpening Services Saskatoon 306-270-8048

Promotional Items

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Sandyridge Gas & Grocery Grandora 306-668-4362

Sharpening

Agrium Potash Mine Vanscoy 306-668-4343

First General Services Saskatoon 306-979-3205

Government

Construction

Victoria’s Design 306-370-9399

Delisle Credit Union 1st St, Delisle 306-493-2414

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Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579

Roofing home Building Centre Saskatoon 306-220-2191 Little Rainbow Roofing & Exteriors Inc. Saskatoon 306-382-4884

Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Delisle 306-222-9737 Markuss Landscaping Services 306-371-2409

www.littlerainbow.ca

markusslandscaping@gmail.com

Stobbe’s Backhoe Service Grandora 306-668-4289

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