Once again the Delisle Sports Celebrity will take to the stage in Delisle. It’s been two years since the last event and organizers are pleased to present an exciting line-up of NHL “Enforcers” to entertain fans of the game.
Matthew Barnaby, Byron Bitz, Joey Kocur and Kevin “Killer” Kaminski will be sharing never before heard stories about life in the NHL and their experiences in the league.
Doors open at 4:30pm, giving you a chance to browse through a tremendous amount of NHL memorabilia and tons of silent auction items, including 18 hole of golf with Matthew Barnaby and Killer Kaminski or a trip to a Red Wings game in Detroit for the upcoming 25/26 season.
Dinner is served at 6:30pm, and then these NHL legends will take the stage to entertain you.
A live auction follows, giving you a chance to grab some ‘one of a kind’ memorabilia that you can’t find anywhere else. Photos and autographs with the celebrities will be be available as well.
A safe ride home program is available to ensure you have nothing but great memories of the evening. As with previous years. tickets are selling fast, so get your now by calling Kenny at 306-241-3725 or Dan at 306-260-3367. E-transfer is available.
Birthday Down the Road
eyes, a soft, warm nose and a warm, smooth coat. She also had superior milk-producing skills and had to be milked 3 times a day.
It was a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon and Mrs B and I were out for a walk around the neighbourhood. Along the way, we stopped to speak with some neighbours who were out on their front lawn. These neighbours have a young, pre-school daughter, Tiffany. She is a cute little kid, all curly hair and dimples and full of giggles. Tiffany was wearing a tiara in her hair, a small crown, so I said, Good afternoon, Princess Tiffany. She giggled (of course). And I asked her why she was being a princess - she said she was practicing to be a Birthday Princess 'cause she was having a birthday party the next day and she was going to be 5. And she held up her hand with her fingers spread just to make sure I knew how many five were.
Mrs B and I congratulated her and wished her Happy Birthday and then I told Tiffany that we had been invited to a birthday party for our friend Dave - he was going to be 95. And just to show her how many 95 were, and to show off a little about my own bigboy counting skills, I used both hands with fingers spread to count off to 90 - 10, 20, 30 . . . dum de dum dum . . . 80, 90 and then flashed a final one-handed 5 fingers - 95. Tiffany’s eyes had been getting larger and larger and rounder and rounder as her amazement and astonishment grew. But then she frowned and her eyes narrowed and putting her hands on her hips like little girls do, said ‘Did he start at 1?’
The invitation had arrived via e-mail - Come celebrate Dave's 95th - Roast him or Toast him - and was scheduled for the following weekend.
So at Dave's party, I put that question to him, if he had started at one, and he said, “Fer crying out loud, who can remember that far back ? ”
And whether Dave remembered or not, if he really was 95 that meant he was born in 1930. And turns out 1930 was a very interesting year.
Scotch tape was invented in 1930 as were chocolate chip cookies and frozen food.
Colonel Sanders opened his first KFC restaurant in 1930.
Ray Charles, Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood were born in 1930, as was Warren Buffet and Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon.
Tim Horton, who should have been awarded an Order of Canada, but wasn't, was born in 1930.
But Dave was just shaking his head, Nope, nope, don't remember any of that.
The cow didn't jump over the moon in that year, but Nellie Jay, a gentle and well-mannered Guernsey cow from Missouri made a good start.
Nellie Jay was a tad on the short side at only 5 feet tall, and at 1,000 pounds maybe a tad too much on the full-figured side but she had a pretty face with big, liquid brown
In February of 1930 Nellie Jay became the first cow to fly in an airplane. Her trip was part of a promotion for a fair in Missouri and as part of that promotion Nellie Jay was milked while aloft - 24 quarts. The milk was put into small containers which had little parachutes attached so they could be dropped out of the plane and float down to the crowds below who were attending the fair.
My first thought was "Well, that's cool", but that was immediately followed by thought number 2: "What if the parachutes don't open? Getting hit on the head with a container of milk dropped from 500 feet up?"
Theoretically, an object dropped from 500 feet will hit the ground at 122 miles per hour. Practically, however, considering wind resistance, the speed would be considerably less. Even so, if that little parachute were to fail, somebody was going to get, um, udderly creamed.
The year 1930 also saw the start of The Loony Tunes cartoon series and the cartoon character, Betty Boop, made her debut in an animated movie in that year. (I have matching floor mats with her picture on them in my truck; the floor mat with Yosemite Sam's likeness rides in the back, in the box - he has a tendency to be rude and obnoxious.)
The first Mickey Mouse cartoon strip appeared in the New York Times in January of 1930, which reminded me of Pluto the Dog. And that reminded me of the planet Pluto. Pluto the Planet was discovered in 1930.
Wow, Dave, I said. You’ve been around as long as a planet. I maybe got a little carried away and continued, saying that Pluto the Planet had enjoyed a long and illustrious career, more than 75 years worth, before being sent into forced retirement almost 20 years ago . . . down-graded to being a dwarf planet.
And again I said, Wow, Dave, you’ve been around as long as Pluto the Planet and you have even been in retirement for longer than Pluto has - wow, that’s a long time, Dave, that’s a really long time.
Dave was noticeably less thrilled with this observation than I was and with a glowering look commented, Well, Uranus was discovered before Pluto so what does that say about you?”
You have to watch it with Dave - you give him the gears a little and he throws a whole transmission right back at you.
I can’t wait until Dave’s birthday next year. I’ll go thru the same finger flashing thing, finishing with a final one-handed flourish of five fingers saying '95' and then as I say, '96', I hold up my other hand with just a single digit extended.
Moe smoke, Moe problems
Every time it is smokey outside I think of Premier Scott Moe and our Saskatchewan provincial government.
With every year that clicks by, I notice more and more days are punctuated by a notorious gray haze where the sun becomes a sickly orange dot. These smokey days irritate my throat and eyes.
The smoke has become so bad that it is disrupting the Saskatchewan Roughrider games – this past month it was deemed too smokey to play and a health risk to the athletes, despite the fans sitting outside in the smoke for hours before the game’s suspension to the next day.
I also think about the Saskatchewan government’s indifference to climate change, its greenwashing of our “sustainable” food, fuel, and fertilizer, and the recent commitment to extend the use of coal to 2050 or beyond. Moe smoke, Moe problems. We all rely on fossil fuels in our daily lives. There are many causes of forest fires, but the fossil fuel
Afires in our cars, our power plants, and our homes all accelerate dangerous climate change. Climate change is one of the factors causing more smoke in our skies. We all need to do more, but the Government of Saskatchewan, especially, should be doing more. Instead, Moe smoke, Moe problems.
On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice issued its advisory opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change. Their findings: states have an obligation to mitigate GHG emissions and states must take actions that align with the 1.5C temperature goal of the Paris agreement. Earlier this year, a German court found that major greenhouse gas emitters can be held accountable for the impacts of their emissions under German civil law. There will be lawsuits over GHG emissions and climate impacts. Loss and damage are weasel words for liability and compensation. Moe smoke, Moe problems.
Saskatchewan has the power to change. We have the best solar resource in Canada, and outstanding wind resources. Ontario ended coal generation in 2014, Manitoba in 2018, and Alberta over 1 year ago
in 2024. If Alberta can do it, so can we. We need to stop burning coal to help stop the smoke. Smoke kills.
Clean power means a bright future, clean air, and our beautiful blue skies. There is no time to wait.
The Sask Party should recognize Moe smoke means Moe problems. Afterall, coal is a technology from last century, do we really want to invest in dirty energy when we have so many better options?
Speakerphones : Conversations We Should Not Be Hearing
new public coarseness epidemic that's happening everywhere—restaurants, doctor's office waiting rooms, bathrooms, public transportation, grocery stores—is upon us, and I need to write about it.
People are walking around using their phones as walkie-talkies, holding them to their mouths as if they're munching on a cookie. It's as if the unwritten rule of being discreet and respectful of others has been thrown out the window.
When I'm out and about, I don't need to hear your conversation; neither you nor your conversation is relevant to me. Whether I'm in line for coffee, waiting at the dentist, or grabbing a quick bite in the mall's food court, your speakerphone call is an intrusion invading my personal space. Portable devices were never intended for public broadcasts. I can't think of a single excusable reason to use your speakerphone in public, whether it's to touch base with a friend, listen to music, play a game, or while to your kid's watch their favourite YouTube cartoon channel.
Besides adding unwanted noise to public spaces, it shows a troubling level of narcissism. Why are some people comfortable with strangers overhearing their conversations ? Then there’s the audio-visual offenders, the person on FaceTime at the next table in a restaurant or scrolling through Instagram Reels while sitting across from you in the library. The worse offenders, those who conduct virtual meetings in coffee shops while those around them are trying to read or (gasp) have an actual conversation.
Through my observations and interactions, it's clear that manners and common courtesy are being tossed aside in favour of self-centred behaviour fuelled by a sense of entitlement, resulting in an increasing number of people feeling comfortable using their speakerphone in public spaces. Why do you want me, a stranger, to hear everything about your son's recent doctor's appointment while we're both in the cereal aisle at Loblaw's ? Are you seeking attention and, like many on social media, who post their life struggles, challenges and "sad news," empathy from strangers ?
What gives ?
Smartphones have made it easy to entertain ourselves even when there's a hint of possible boredom on the horizon, or to act as a distraction from everyday stresses, troubles in the world, which the media ensures you never forget exist, social pressures, and whatever problems you may be facing. Additionally, there's fear of missing out (FOMO) and doom-scrolling, which constantly keeps your anxiety in the yellow or red zone.
Why would someone choose to use their speakerphone in public or watch a video without headphones ? The answer is simple: they're only thinking of themselves, oblivious to those around them.
Some try to justify their obnoxious behaviour by pointing out that iPhones no longer have a headphone jack. True, starting with the iPhone 7, Apple removed the headphone jack to streamline its design, free up internal space, improve water resistance, and promote the use of wireless headphones and earbuds— like Apple's AirPods—which enable you to hear better while being considerate of others. If you don't have earbuds, then show some courtesy by stepping away. As the concept of freedom from constraint becomes increasingly desirable, particularly for younger generation, the conscious thought that what one does directly affects others, including seemingly harmless behaviour, such as how loudly we talk on our phones or watch videos, or more impactful actions, such as cyberbullying and trolling on social media sites, is becoming less of a concern. We live in a time when the mindset of "If it suits me, why shouldn't I?" is prevalent, overlooking the fact that everything we say and do has an impact on others.
Essentially, many people view those around them as NPCs (non-playable characters) while imagining themselves as the main character. This inflated selfworth leads them to believe the world revolves around them, so why bother considering others' presence or personal space ?
With the advent of smartphones as a mass and affordable technology, taking a call—"I need to take this"—and then having a conversation in public is your ego saying, "I'm important ! People want my friendship, knowledge, and expertise !" Seriously ? How important are your conversations ? When you're on your phone in public—whether you're holding it to your ear or appear to be eating a cookie—you're projecting a 'look at me' vibe.
Social media has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, influencing our behaviour and norms, generally in a grandiose manner. We've become accustomed to broadcasting our thoughts and actions, often unfiltered, into the world. It's no wonder this 'everything about me needs to be public' ethos has seeped into our offline lives.
In fairness, each of us has a personal perception of minor annoyances. In the grand scheme of things, a person misusing their smartphone on a bus isn't nearly as disrespectful as someone texting while driving, which can have dire consequences for them and the innocent people around them. Come to think of it, smartphones have created more pressing "public space" concerns, dealing with the husband on his speakerphone in the cereal aisle, asking his wife whether she wants Cheerios or Honeycomb will have to wait.
Nick Kossovan is the Customer Service Professionals Network’s Social Media Director (Executive Board Member)
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Submitted by your local Council Administrators. Ask your local Council to send us a monthly report.
TOWN OF DELISLE
Council held a regular meeting on July 10th at 7pm during which the following items were addressed:
Road repairs to 5th avenue, 3rd street west, and 1st avenue were approved in the amount of $62,202.39 (plus GST).
The purchase of an asphalt crack filler and related materials were approved in the amount of $8,471.71 (plus GST).
Meridian Surveys was approved to survey and title 3 new residential lots on Valleyview Drive at a cost of $6,976.00 (plus GST).
Hemsing & Sons was approved to complete sidewalk repairs on 1st Street West in the amount of $21,420.00 (plus GST).
A lease of the former Chief’s Dressing room will be provided to the Delisle Joker’s Hockey Club at a cost of $500 per month for the 20252026 hockey season
The new Arena/HWP Advertising Policy was approved.
A letter will be sent to the Government of Saskatchewan requesting amendments to the Vehicles for Hire Act allowing ride sharing services to be operated in Saskatchewan.
A subdivision request from Community Planning concerning subdivision of the parcel ties connecting SE ¼ Section 13-34-09-W3M Ext. 8 (Surface Parcel # 204131382) to SE ¼ Section 13-34-09-W3M Ext. 4 (Surface Parcel # 163519803), SE ¼ Section 13-34-09-W3M Ext. 3 (Surface Parcel #163519791), NE ¼ Section 13-34-09-W3M Ext. 3 (Surface Parcel #163519915) was approved.
Council approved the temporary closure of 1st Street West from 1st avenue to 3rd avenue from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on September 6th, 2025 for the Fall Fest parade
A resolution was made to move the dissolved VMAD funds of $1046.67 into the arena reserve account at the Credit Union.
Council supported the purchase of a $50 gift card for David Drumm in thanks for his volunteer services over the summer at Harold Worth Park.
Council supported charging a ½ rate of labour based on the $75 per hour of custom labor for each connection and disconnection of the water meter at the property known as Lot 12 & 13, Block 5, Plan S6147 when installed between May 1st and September 30th each year.
Bylaw 7-2025, being a bylaw to provide for entering into an amended agreement for the purpose of continued participation in the Delisle Fire Commission was accepted.
Bylaw 8-2025 being a bylaw to amend Bylaw 7-2021 known as the bylaw to enter into agreements respecting the establishment of the Delisle and District Health Council Corp. and the funding thereof, was accepted.
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN
Council approved the minutes of the June 17, 2025 regular meeting of council. There was one delegate to the meeting; Cameron Janette. Mr. Janette spoke to council regarding the Bell Monument at the original Fire Hall Site. He wishes to purchase the property, and potentially build onto the existing improvement. He understands that the Commemorative Bell is a permanent component of the property, and cannot be removed.
Council adopted Bylaw 01-25; Animal Control. Bylaw 02-2022 is hereby repealed. The new Bylaw will be available on our website. All pets should be registered with the Village regardless if they leave the house or not.
Council is in the process of reviewing the current Garbage and Recycling rates and charges. Further discussions will be held at the August regular meeting.
Council is in the process of adopting an up-
dated Zoning Bylaw as well as adopting the Water Wolf Regional Official Community Plan. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hawarden Centennial Hall. Council will hear verbal submissions regarding both the Water Wolf District OCP as well as the Hawarden Zoning Bylaw. You may also provide written submissions in advance of the meeting if you so desire.
Council is in the process of selling the Original Fire Hall [Lot 1-2, Block 7, Plan G322]. In order to do so the Commemorative Bell must be registered as an interest on the property’s title. Council has issued a notice of intention to designate Municipal Heritage Property.
The Cemetary clean up event that was originally scheduled for June 22, and postponed due to weather has been rescheduled. Cleanup will be held Sunday, July 27 at 9:00 a.m. Everyone will meet at the cemetary. A thank you volunteers BBQ will be held after the work is done for the day. We hope to see you there.
The 2025 Operating Budget deliberations are under way. The assessment roll for 2025 closed Tuesday, July 15. Taxes will be sent out once the operating Budget for 2025, the 2025 Mill Rate, The Base Tax, and the Penalties for the year have been discussed and approved.
Sask Lotteries has approved our grant application for the April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Administration applied for Enbridge Safe Communities Funding as the Hawarden Rec Board wished to upgrade AED availability within the community. $3000.00 has been awarded. A new AED will be purchased and pads will be purchased for the existing. The second AED will be placed in the Post Office.
Mr. Lee Ryan submitted three emails to administration. Council requested the correspondence be forwarded to the RCMP for review. Council continues to be committed to ensuring safety of all residents within the community. Administration presented their monthly report to council. It was discovered that the Base Tax Bylaw and the amount levied did not agree in two categories; Land no improvements residential – Showed that a $250.00 base tax per property was to be levied. $200.00 was levied in error. In the case of Agricultural Land $330 was listed as the Base Tax for 2023, $300.00 was levied. Council passed Bylaw 0625; A Base Tax Bylaw for the year 2023 to ensure the records reflect actual. Administration also reported that an error related to the 2023 Assessment roll had resulted in a rate payer being charged two separate base taxes. The recommendation was to cancel the residential base tax and leave the agricultural in place. Council confirmed and a motion was put forward and carried.
The June 2025 Water Records were approved. The chlorine the plant utilizes has been upgraded to ensure optimal performance.
The Palliser Regional Library Report for June 2025 was presented to council.
Council is currently entertaining an offer to purchase regarding the Original Fire Hall located at [Lot 1-2, Block 7, Plan G322]. The agreement should be finalized by July 23.
Council continues to encounter internal challenges that require the support of legal council. As a result of said con-
ditions the Village continues to face an incredibly vicarious financial position. In the name of full transparency, and accountability to our ratepayers, while still staying within the legislated requirements of office, council hereby advises that they intend to identify municipal properties for potential future sale by tender or sale.
The next set regular meeting of council is August 6, 2025. Council will be holding a special meeting Wed, July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
TOWN OF ASQUITH
The Town of Asquith held its regular council meeting on July 9, 2025. Next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025
The final plan for conversion of the water treatment plant to biological filtration has been accepted by Council. Work will begin in November and is anticipated to be fully commissioned by January 31st, 2026.
The Sask Lotteries grant for April 2025 to March 2026 was allocated to 14 different community groups. Funds will be distributed to the successful groups once they are received by the Town. Application forms and more information can be found at www.townofasquith.com/recreation.
Access Communications will host a free BBQ lunch from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 6th on Main Street and East Avenue.
The 2024 Audited Financial Statement is now available on the Town’s website, www.townofasquith.com.
Fall Clean Up Weekend will take place September 20th and 21st at the Sportsground parking lot. There will be large bins to collect trash and metal. This event is open to residents of the Town of Asquith only.
The old landfill will be open for Asquith residents to dispose of untreated wood, leaves, branches, and general garden waste every second Saturday from April 26th until October 11th. Note that the landfill may not open if the road is too wet from rainfall.
Town of Delisle Hosts 2nd Town Hall Meeting
On Wednesday June 25/25, the Town of Delisle hosted its second Town Hall Meeting. The purpose of the Town Hall was to continue with opening the lines of communication and seeking public input on the direction taxpayers would like Council to include in their strategic plan.
Mayor Winder introduced council members and staff that were present. She also took the opportunity to formally present Damon Werrell, CAO, with the one of the highest police honors awarded by the Province of British Columbia for Valorous Service. This was for an act of exceptional valour in the face of extreme danger. He was involved in rescuing two women from a very serious bear attack in October 2022. The formal award ceremony was in April of 2025 but Werrell was unable to attend at that time.
Winder then reviewed some of the activities and amenities that are available in Delisle and shared a video on the progress at the lift station project. The Town of Delisle also had some branded clothing available for purchase. The Council answered questions but also asked questions. The topics discussed ranged from where should the Town of Delisle concentrate its efforts (residential, commercial, ice plant, existing infrastructure, etc.)
Discussions around new associations and community involvement was also discussed. One example was a committee to plan Delisle’s 120th Anniversary coming in 2028.
The last topic was where do you see Delisle in the next three years, ten years, and long into the future ?
The Council will consider the feedback provided by residents in the development of a multi-year strategic plan.
2020 CAT 140 LVR AWD GRADER 14’ Moldboard, all services up to date 17.5R25 Tires, New Windshield 6314 hours
Please mark tender “CAT 140”.
Tenders will be accepted and must be received by the R.M. of Fertile Valley No. 285 by 5:00 p.m. August 11, 2025 to be opened at the next meeting of Council. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Either mail tender to Box 70, Conquest, SK S0L 0L0, Email to rmfv285@sasktel.net or drop off in person at 316 Railway Avenue, Conquest, SK. Inquiries to (306) 867-7087
It was a very successful meeting and if you want to see more information on the feedback received you can check out the Town of Delisle website at www.townofdelisle.com
Town of Delisle CAO Damon Werrell receives Province of British Columbia award for Valorous Service
Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345
Council Notice to Ratepayers
As part of responsible planning, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345 has approved the 2025 mill rate & mill rate factors:
NOW OPEN in Perdue
COUNCIL MEETINGS
RM OF CORMAN PARK - August 19, 8:15am
RM OF DUNDURN - August 12, 8:00am
RM OF EAGLE CREEK - August 12, 9:00am
RM OF GREAT BEND - August 13, 9:00am
RM OF HARRIS - August 14, 8:00am
RM OF MCCRANEY - August 21, 8:00am
RM OF MILDEN - August 13, 9:00am
RM OF MONTROSE - August 14, 9:00am
RM OF PERDUE - August 12, 9:00am
RM OF ROSEDALE - August 12, 8:00am
RM OF RUDY - August 13, 6:00pm
RM OF VANSCOY - August 14, 9:00am
TOWN OF ASQUITH - August 13, 7:00pm
TOWN OF BIGGAR - August 12 & 26, 7:15pm
TOWN OF DELISLE - August 14, 7:00pm
TOWN OF DUNDURN - August 12, 5:30pm
TOWN OF HANLEY - August 21, 7:00pm
TOWN OF LANGHAM -, August 11 & 25, 6:30pm
TOWN OF OUTLOOK - August 13 & 27, 7:00pm
TOWN OF RADISSON - August 13 & 27, 7:00pm
TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - August 20, 7:00pm
2025: Education Mill Rates (set by the Province):
This decision was made to ensure continued investment in essential services, infrastructure maintenance, and long-term financial stability for our municipality. Council remains committed to balancing fiscal responsibility with the needs of our community.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to maintain and improve the quality of life in our RM. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the RM office or the division Councilor.
Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345 July 17, 2025
- Montrose - 58.79 acres with 696000 cu yd. of gravel inventory.
- Pike Lake - Choice of 2 vacant lots beside Pike Lake - the popular resort under 1/2 hour SW of Saskatoon.The lots are side by side on a quiet crescent and are affordable enough, you could just buy both to construct your new residence at the lake
- Swanson - Very affordable newer modified 2 story home. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Second house on property for Mother-in-Law, huge yard with it's own well.
- Delisle - Very solid growing business operating as short term room rental. Building is meticulously kept and has proven to be a draw for repeat business.
VILLAGE OF BORDEN - August 12 & 26, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - August 13, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - August 12, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - August 13, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF HARRIS - August 13, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN - August 6, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF KENASTON - August 20, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KINLEY - August 12, 6:30pm
VILLAGE OF LOREBURN - August 13, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF MILDEN - August 20, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF PERDUE - August 12, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF STRONGFIELD - August 12, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF TESSIER - August 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - August 13, 7:30pm
Regular Council meetings are open to any and all members of the public. Some restrictions may apply. Dates may change. Check with local Councils.
- RM of Dundurn - Full quarter 10km east of Dundurn c/w spectacular views of Blackstrap Lake. SAMA states 150 acres arable.
- RM of Hoo Doo - Wakaw lake and golf course brand new 720 sq.ft.
3 bedroom all season home or cabin get away c/w 30 x 24 detached garage.
- Grandora - 125 acres c/w 1365 sq.ft. bung. and 90 x 100 riding arena just min. from Saskatoon.
- Grandora/Auction Mart Rd2 very well treed 10 acre parcels,
COMMUNITY REPORTS
Asquith Better Life Recreation Association
The Better Life Recreation Association in Asquith would like to take this opportunity for you to get to know us as a group. We have a number of activities that are not only for the seniors in our community but the community as a whole. We would like to reach out to our community members to help them better understand what we do as an organization.
During the season from September to June many of you may not be aware but we offer exercise classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00am. Our lovely Isabel Milne leads these classes and they are adaptable for all levels of fitness. Thanks Isabel! We have Bingo on the last Friday of every month, (excluding December, July and August) at 7:00pm usually running until 9:00pm. Our Bingo is progres-
Waycott Land. 40 acres.
Potential to build your dream home
Zoned AG – RM open to Zoning change
28 Km West of Blairmore Walmart and ½ mile North of Hwy 14 Paved within ½ mile.
Power pole on the land
Believed an artesian well just south of the property
Natural gas approx. 300 meters
Close to city but still an oasis in the country
You could have your RTM on this land by Winter INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED.
MLS - SK012247.
Contact Rod Meier, Re/Max Saskatoon for more information. (306) 514-8621
I welcome your Questions and Referrals **NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT PROPERTIES ALREADY LISTED.
sive which means the jackpot grows and the number to win grows every month. We always have a variety of different treats that are baked by our very own Genevieve Innes that are spectacular. In October she bakes scary Halloween treats, like little coffins and other tasty treats that the players love. Genevieve donates all of the proceeds back to the club and which is greatly appreciated. Thanks Genevieve!
There will be new colorful posters around town with the 2025-2026 dates listed. Everyone is welcome and we would love to meet you.
We have standing pool and coffee every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:00pm, typically, the men play pool three days per week and on Monday and Friday the women play Canasta. It is not written in stone, and a woman can play pool and a man can play Canasta, it is entirely your choice. 18 years or older, up to infinity are always welcome. We play until 3:00pm then we have coffee and treats with a bit of friendly chit chat, just like that Randy Travis song “As long as old men sit and talk about the weather and as long as old women sit and talk about old men” (LOL). Everyone is welcome to join us and we would be thrilled to have you.
We also have barbeques that we host within the summer months and have jumped on board with the co-op this year as well. All community members young and old are welcome to enjoy our burgers. We purchased a brand-new grill this year and as some of you can attest the burgers are as one of our members stated “De’Lish”. Shout out to Erika James. We also decided to purchase a new brand of burgers that are much thicker and juicier. Please come join us on our next burger sale, you won’t be disappointed.
We have our November supper on the 1st Sunday hosted by the Mason Lodge, they also host their own supper on a Sunday in April. It would be great to have community members participate by purchasing a great turkey/ham dinner with all of the fixings. They put on a wonderful meal which will not disappoint.
Every year in April there is a craft sale, organized and run by Joanne Neil and Linda Anderson, all proceeds made from the sale are donated to our centre, we would like to say a huge thank you to Joanne and Linda as well as all of the patrons who purchase items from the sale.
We are looking at raising awareness for our program and want to involve the community businesses and community members in our program.
We look forward to working in conjunction with local business owners so we can spread awareness for both your business and the Better Life Recreation Association. Community partners coming together. We welcome any ideas from our community members.
If you have ideas and would like to reach out, please call Genevieve Innes 306.260.6586 or Carrie Latta 306.222.9687. We look forward to hearing from you!
August 2025 Local Events Calendar
CONTEST WINNERS
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
- Rona Mclean
BONUS PRIZE WINNER - Kalee Strasser
Thank you to sponsors and everyone who entered. Enjoy the Summer
Self Guided Museum Tours
Local museums in Borden, Hague, Hepburn, Langham, Rosthern, Waldheim and the Saskatchewan Railroad Museum have a selfguided tour program this summer. Passports are available at any of the museums. Visit as many museums as you can during the months of June, July and August and have your museum passport stamped at each one. Prizes will be awarded in September.
AGRICULTURE REPORT
TCrop Report for the Period July 15 to 21
he rain that fell through wide parts of the province over the weekend was a positive sign for many producers. However, even within regions that received the rain the impact on crop and pasture conditions was variable. In some areas, the rain came just in time to carry crops forward through flowering and grain fill, while in other areas the rain came too late to make a difference to crops or pastures.
For areas that received precipitation, producers are hopeful pasture grass recovers from grazing and stress from dry conditions. In areas where heavy rain was received, livestock water sources should see some replenishment, reducing the need to haul water for livestock.
The cooler weather and recent rainfall have helped sustain or improve topsoil moisture in the province. Topsoil moisture is highly variable region to region, but most regions have seen an increase in ratings after the recent rainfall.
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Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two percent surplus, 71 per cent adequate, 22 per cent short and five per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 60 per cent adequate, 30 per cent short and nine per cent very short. Lastly, pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 59 per cent adequate, 30 per cent short and 11 per cent very short.
The rain, along with the cool weather, will give crops a break from the lack of moisture they have been under and will help them fill. The Eston area reported the most rain this week with 83 millimetres (mm), followed by the Bethune area with 74 mm, and finally the Admiral area reported 68 mm. There were many areas that reported rainfall from 15 mm to 50 mm, while other areas saw rainfall ranging from 2 mm to 15 mm.
Crop development has leveled out closer to normal for the province, and crops should use the recent rain and cooler temperatures to develop at a regular
pace rather than rush or delay development due to stress. Crop development varies from region to region, with drier areas showing the most accelerated crop development.
The rain impeded haying operations over the weekend as producers waited for the crop to dry before proceeding with baling. Haying operations are almost complete with 20 per cent standing, 21 per cent cut and 59 per cent baled or put up as silage. Hay quality is rated as nine per cent excellent, 55 per cent good, 31 per cent fair and five per cent poor.
Producers report their crops are still showing damage and stress from the numerous weeks of heat and overly dry conditions this growing season. Gophers and grasshoppers are causing minor to moderate damage to crops this week with some areas seeing higher damage depending on pest populations. With the large amounts of rainfall seen in some areas, flooding was a concern for some producers as low spots in their fields have filled with water. The rain and strong winds have led to cereal crops lodging across many regions, and producers are hopeful the damage is minor and their crops can recover in time for harvest.
Producers whose crops are furthest along are beginning to get their equipment ready. The Ministry of Agriculture reminds producers to operate safely during the pressures of harvest time. Please remember to use every precaution available for fire prevention as the extremely dry conditions increase the risk of combine and grass fires.
Over the upcoming weeks, producers will be busy finishing fungicide spraying, haying and getting equipment ready for harvest. Producers are reminded to keep safety top of mind while working.
For any crop or livestock questions, producers are encouraged to call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre, toll free: 1-866-457-2377.
This can be a stressful time of year for producers as weather conditions can be unpredictable. The Farm Stress Line can help by providing support for producers toll free at 1-800-667-4442.
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