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RCMP Vehicle Struck During Traffic Stop
On February 28, 2026 at approximately 3:45 p.m., a Saskatchewan RCMP police officer was conducting a traffic stop in the eastbound lane of Highway #1, near Grand Coulee, SK.
Following the traffic stop, the officer was walking back to his vehicle when he saw a semi headed directly towards him. The semi was driving at highway speeds and was not moving into the passing lane. To avoid being hit, the officer ran towards the ditch, entering the ditch at approximately the same time the semi collided with the parked police vehicle. The police vehicle was significantly damaged. The police officer was not physically injured.
At the time of the collision, the police vehicle’s emergency lights were activated, the officer was in his full working uniform, and the police vehicle was parked in the right manner to conduct a traffic stop safely.
Following the collision, the semi came to a stop, remaining at the scene of the collision. The driver did not report injuries to police. The driver was issued two tickets: one for driving without due care and attention and one for driving without reasonable consideration for others.
“Had this incident happened only moments earlier, the outcome could have been far more tragic, which is a terrifying thought,” says S/Sgt. Jason Sauve, a police officer with Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services. “It is crucial that drivers remember to slow down to 60 km/hr when passing emergency vehicles that have their lights activated, such as EMS, fire, and police vehicles, as well as tow trucks, and highway workers. Whenever possible, move into the passing lane to give first responders as much room as you can to do their work safely. Remember that abiding by these laws and guidelines may be the difference in whether or not a first responder makes it home to their family at the end of their shift.”
IDown the Road
Puerto Vallarta
t was the end of January and Mrs B and I had just got off a direct flight from Victoria, BC to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - a direct flight, no stops, is always a good thing. I stepped outside the terminal to blue sky, a blazing sun and warm air. Ahh, felt good.
Not so direct, however, was the taxi ride from the airport to our condo. The main road, four lanes in each direction from the airport to downtown Puerto, was blocked by thousands of people protesting one of the government's actions - or inactions. Too bad, I thought, big city madness has infected Mexico, too. And, just like in Canada, the police let it happen, no arrests were made - not enough jail cells in the world to accommodate all those with a grievance to protest. (Which is precisely the grievance I want to protest - the insufficiency of jail cells.)
The ride, air-conditioned and comfortable, turned out to be pretty cool, even though we were proceeding at the same pace as a dead rock. The traffic, though thwarted, remained calm - no honking horns, no epithets exchanged, seemingly no impatience. Except, perhaps, from our driver who quietly decided to take another route - less direct, more round-about - through the back streets and in all respects giving us a scenic tour through a variety of different neighbourhoods.
Three weeks later, on a Sunday, another protest erupted in several Mexican cities, with the fringes of it including Puerto Vallarta. This time the protest was occasioned by the death of a drug cartel leader who had been killed while resisting arrest by Mexico's Federal Police. The drug cartel was not happy about their leader's death and the ensuing violence was, in a manner of speaking, the drug cartel's version of a funeral wake.
Mrs B and I had been notified about the cartel violence around noon on Sunday by our landlord who advised that we should not venture outside of the condo complex. This meant that a trip was cancelled - a trip to a small town just outside of PV with Mrs B and her friends to visit more of Mrs B's friends. Between you and me, I wasn't grief-stricken with disappointment.
Other alerts were to follow as the afternoon progressed. But most everybody in the complex was blithely unaware - no gunshots, no explosions - until we saw the thick clouds of black smoke coming from the shopping mall across the street and saw, in the distance, other thick, black clouds rising from further into town. And still people swam in the pool, lazed in the sun and walked on the beach.
All sorts of dire and alarming information was coming in from various news sites. Streets and roads were blocked by burning cars, buses and trucks. The airport was inaccessible, businesses were burned. Pictures were shown. But nobody really knew what was happening and that uncertainty was breeding panic and the panic is what the news sources were including in their reporting - boring doesn't sell.
Ironically, if that's the right word, later on in the day, towards evening, I was reading a news feed from a Kelowna, BC newspaper. The paper headlined a photo of a burning car in the middle of the street in downtown Kelowna - the picture showed the car completely 'engulfed in flames', a phrase that was to be used by many of the news outlets reporting out of Puerto Vallarta. The pictures of the Kelowna fire and the Puerto Vallarta fires were equally grim. Car burnt to the ground - bad; nobody hurt - good. (Of course, if that was your shiny brand-new SUV that was torched, I can almost feel your pain.)
That night, I looked out at the main drag outside our condo complex, across to a shopping mall where about half a dozen cars had been set on fire. All was quiet, was continuing to be quiet, a few cars passing by and a few pedestrians.
by Brian Brannagan
I ventured out the next day, Monday, about mid-morning and saw more traffic and more people. I stopped at the complex's gate and asked the security guard if it was safe to go out. She nodded quickly, almost impatiently, a few times, saying "Sí, sí - no problema".
I went out the gate, stood on the sidewalk and though there were some vehicles passing, it was sure easier to get across the 8 lanes of traffic. I was on my way to the grocery store in the mall, thought I might want to get an extra pack of cigarettes and maybe some coffee.
The grocery store was open but was limiting access, allowing only a few people to enter at a time. But the line-up to get in was a half-hour long, people wanting to stock up on food, wanting to prepare - just in case, I guess. I didn't think I needed anything that bad and left, thinking to come back later when the rush subsided. That was at nine in the morning and I should have stayed in line - big mistake - because when I came back a few hours later the line-up had lengthened to the point that I thought the end of the queue wouldn't get to the checkout until the next day. So I left again.
It was reminiscent of The Great Toilet Paper Rush of a few years ago, remember that?
I wandered through the neighbourhood, taking a look around and had a conversation with a guy from Edmonton who was also wandering around. He told me he had been standing on the sidewalk outside his Airbnb on the other side of the mall and watched while four motorcyclists entered the shopping centre parking lot and broke car windows so they could toss in fire-bombs. He stood there watching and filming them with his phone. He said they drove past him on the way out and one of the motor cyclists gave him the peace sign. Nice to know those guys have a sense of humour.
One of the staff at our condo commented that the motor cyclists were teen-agers recruited by the cartel. The teen-agers got paid about 2 or 3 thousand pesos ($200) per car burned, he said. Not a bad side-gig, I suppose, and tax-free, if you can excuse the dark humour.
The convenience store in our condo complex had been closed on the Monday morning but opened in the afternoon. And like the grocery store, it also had a line-up but one which looked to be only a bearable 20 minutes long or so, and they had the cigarettes and coffee, I wanted. They also had milk and eggs and bread and more importantly - for most of the shoppers, it seemed - they had wine and beer.
I talked with a couple in the line-up who were from one of the many all-inclusive resorts in the area. They were in the store because, even though their hotel was all-inclusive, meals there now had to be paid for. Presumably this was the resort's way of rationing until blocked food supplies could be resumed and, also presumably, had added to the crush of shoppers at the grocery store. No word if those meal charges were refunded after the panic had subsided.
Monday night was quiet and by Tuesday morning everything looked to be back to normal. Meanwhile, nobody was hurt and nobody got killed, not in Puerto Vallarta, anyway. Cancelled flights were re-scheduled and paused vacations were un-paused. It would take a little longer to replace burnt vehicles and even longer to re-establish destroyed businesses - but still all fixable.
News reports can overstate the situation and can be mis-leading. While it may be true that a picture is worth a thousand words, it is also true that a picture is only two-dimensional and can leave thousands of other words unsaid.
The word "chaos" was often used by news feeds to describe the situation in Puerto Vallarta. But that's not a word I would use to describe my experience there. I would reserve the use of "chaos" to describe the lives of the hundreds of people who lost family members across the country (more than 70 peoplemilitary and cartel) in the violence. Those are the people who are suffering - no fixing that.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Tired and Snappy
Approximately a decade ago I was diagnosed with sleep apnea by a doctor at the Women’s Mid-Life Health Program at City Hospital. I completed the sleep apnea assessment which showed I was holding my breath for long periods of time before gasping to catch my breath throughout the night. I was then sent to a session with a group of people who had been diagnosed with sleep apnea as well. The clinic was run by nurses who were kind, compassionate and professional. This was a major hurdle for me; I was always exhausted and wanted to sleep not realizing that the sleep apnea was keeping me from exactly what I needed. Being diagnosed and provided with a sleep apnea machine was a life saver for me.
The machine I was assigned was amazing I couldn’t believe that I was sleeping through the night and how awake I felt during the day. My energy returned and I felt like a whole new person. This same machine, my life saver had been used for a decade. It was getting older and was sending messages that it was nearing the end of it’s life and should be refurbished or replaced with a new machine. I was advised by the Sleep Lab Nurses that a new machine would be the better way to go, so I opted for the replacement, which cost me $275.00 out of pocket to rent. I was reminded that the machine is not mine perse it is a rental from the health care system.
What a huge mistake I made. I have had nothing but trouble with the new machine. When asked by the nurses what the issue was, I explained that the machine blows extra air into my mouth as I am trying to fall asleep and puffs out my mouth keeping me awake and or causing me to wake up. I should mention that I have the nostril inserts as I breath strictly through my nose, therefore I do not require the full nose mask or the one that covers your nose and mouth. Of course they tried to blame it on me repeatedly, maybe I was leaving my mouth open, maybe there was a leak. Remember I am still partially awake and would know if my mouth is open. IT IS NOT OPEN! When the nurse once again blamed me and not the machine, I stated that if she was correct then why had this issue never occurred with my previous machine, not once not ever? She had no comment; and it was at this point that she asked me to drop off the machine and they would have their technician check and make sure everything was working properly. Well of course they found nothing wrong. It continued to do the same thing and I continued to call and complain. She was
Green Energy Scam
If you haven't already done so, you should check out the Saskpower website. It is an informative source that presents actual data on power generation in Saskatchewan and it doesn't spread disinformation. If you have read the information on this website, the first thing you will read is a warning for a person to "protect yourself from scams and fraud". The definition of a scam is being promised something,making an investment, and then being disappointed in the lack of results that the investment delivers.
Now if you explore the website further you can see the sources of power generation and the output of these sources. Readers can look at these results and get useful information on the power systems of Saskatchewan . Now during the mild week of February 8th to 14th, which was sunny with some wind, the temperature approached 0 or was above 0 most of these days. The following data was released. On these individual week days, 92%, 93%, 91%, 95%, 93%, 94% and 92% of our power was generated by hydro,natural gas, and our clean coal generating systems. Hydro was generating about 43% of capacity, natural gas at about 57% capacity, and clean coal was at about 65% of its capacity.
Now for the output of the intermittent generation. Individual days output of solar and wind were 7%, 6%, 9%, 4%, 7%, 5% and 7%. Wind generated about 27% of its capacity and solar was at about 22% of its capacity.
What do these numbers mean you ask? Well it means that you have variables within our power system. Hydro, natural gas , and clean coal can generate the power we need by manually changing the input to get more output when we need it. We cannot change the input of weather dependent sources and make them have more output. Efficiency is the
getting frustrated with me but I am the one losing sleep not her, I was extremely frustrated at this point.
It was then that she referred me to a CPAP store that sells the supplies etc. She stated that maybe they could help. I called the office made an appointment to speak to a dealer and was advised that there is a $65.00 fee for a consultation. I agreed grudgingly to pay the fee hoping that they would be able to reset my machine and maybe resolve the issue. I was informed at that appointment by the staff that they could not reset my machine that I would have to see a doctor that specializes in sleep apnea and get a prescription in order to have the settings changed. I was livid and looked right at him and said, “then why am I here, what was the point of me coming if you can’t help me?” He realized at that point that I was quite upset and told me that there would be no charge for the consult. I guess not, he did absolutely nothing to help resolve my issue, I was back at square one! He could have advised me of that over the phone instead of making me go there for an appointment.
When I got home, I called the Sleep Lab Nurse and left a message who called me back and informed me that there would be a two year wait to see a sleep apnea doctor to get reevaluated and my settings changed. That I would need to get a referral sent by my doctor. I do not have a family doctor I see a Nurse Practitioner, I made an appointment to see her and she sent the referral, that was a few months ago now.
Some nights I can use my machine other nights it is horrific. What is even more horrific is our health care system. I was diagnosed years ago have gone through all of the assessments and was assigned a machine. You would think that because I have already done all of the work and received a diagnosis that I would be in the system. Why should I have to wait another two years to be reassessed?
Oh, I for got to mention that there is absolutely no personalized service with this program anymore. You take your machine to the hospital you follow the arrows to the CPAP department you drop your machine in a bin and leave; you pick it up the same way, you speak to no one, you see no one. So much for compassionate health care.
Sue Sawicki Asquith, SK
key to reliable and affordable energy. If you look up power generation in other countries that have gone all in on the so called renewables, their power rates have gone up substantially and the reliability and dependability has gone down accordingly.
In the February issue of the RM Review newspaper, one letter writer believes we need multiple sources of generation to make up a system. I agree. What I also believe is that a publicly owned utility should invest in reliable and efficient generation that works under all conditions, not ones that shut down every night or stop working if the wind isn't blowing. Thats why I believe we should still use the old reliable coal systems that can deliver 24 hours a day seven days a week and 365 days a year. With an estimated 200 year supply of coal and the technology we have developed and continue to be improved on, clean coal belongs in the future as well.
Another letter writer shares how he has upgraded his home with a number of improvements that personally save him energy use and admittedly money. You will notice that he made improvements to his existing house and his energy systems to save money. He didn't demolish his house or move to a new home. He used technology to improve on the old to make it better. Kind of like how we have made our 3 clean coal fired plants better. We have people who oppose coal, don't want any new gas fired generation, and if my reading comprehension is correct, oppose nuclear generation as well. I ask is there another source that can replace our reliable baseload generating systems?
Now to dispel the myth of the so called green energy. China manufactures around 90% of the world solar panels,windmills, and other electrical gadgets. China has approximately 1200 coal fired plants. This country leads the world using about 4.33 trillion tons of coal every year. This is over half the world's consumption. China also leads the
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world with around 12.7 trillion tons of yearly emissions. Canada has eight coal fired power plants. We can see that our three clean coal fired plants in Saskatchewan are not creating the wide swath of doom that some people are implying. Think about this. China is by far the single biggest polluting country in the world. Spewing trillions of tons of emissions into the atmosphere. Then in turn sells the green energy devices to Canada and other countries around the world so they can save the environment??? The more investment in these sources is more pollution throughout the world. I think the Chinese regime is counting on the gullibility of the general public.
That is the summation of the green energy scam which some people are trying to force on us everyday. You can be told it's to save the environment or for the children's future and it will save humanity. But it is not. Its about making money. Its estimated that we have spent 16 trillion dollars on climate change over the last 30 years. And we still have the same weather/ climate that we have always had. We are insulted with scary words like dangerous climate change but nothing is happening other than we are poorer with all the taxes brought on by these scammers.
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 February 12th at 7pm during which the following items were addressed:
- Council supported the preliminary building drawings as presented for an apartment complex which will be located on Lots 1-3, Block 17, Plan G11
- Council supported the utility drawings prepared by AECOM for three new residential lots proposed on Valleyview Drive.
- Council recommended approval of the subdivision application for three new residential lots on Valleyview Drive and agreed to pay a monetary settlement of $10,909.54 in lieu of land dedication. The CAO was also authorized to proceed with initiating the process to rezone this portion of land.
- Council supported the placement of billboards on the new Highway Commercial lots adjacent to Highway 7, until the lots sell
- Council supported a street sweeping quote from Virtue Construction Ltd. in the amount of $9,273.60 (excluding GST).
- Council supported the reappointment of Lance Levson, Ellen Fraser, and Laurali Fehr to the Delisle Housing Authority Board
- Council supported a temporary road closure of Valleyview Road from 4th Avenue to the back alley of 5th Avenue on Sunda, February 15th, for Hockey Day activities
- Council approved the purchase of 70 M3 Procoder Water Meters from FLOCOR in the quoted amount of $41,613.59 (excluding GST)
- Council supported the immediate hiring of Christian Warden for the position of Arena Caretaker, while also keeping on current arena staff to the end of the arena season
- Council approved Starling’s Septic Tank Pumping request to deposit wastewater into the Town of Delisle’s lagoon for a monthly fee of $150 provided the wastewater deposited is only that of Delisle residents or businesses.
- Council agreed to create an “Infrastructure Reserve” a “Recreation Reserve”, and a “Development Reserve”, and also to transfer $50,000 from 2025 house sales into each account, and finally that all accounts will be established as a Start Now GIC
- Council agreed that annual utility surpluses will be transferred to the Infrastructure Reserve, that net revenue from all future lot sales (after development expenses) be directed to the
Development Reserve, and that the Town allocate $10,000 each month in operating expenses to the Recreation Reserve starting in March 2026.
- A new Employee Employer Policy was accepted as presented to be implemented immediately
- A new Facility and Equipment Rental Policy was accepted as amended to be implemented immediately
- Bylaw 11-2025, being a bylaw to control the operation of all terrain vehicles within the Town of Delisle was given a third reading and adopted.
- Bylaw 2-2026, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw 3-2013 known as the Zoning Bylaw was given a first reading.
- Bylaw 3-2026, being a bylaw for the establishment of tax certificate and assessment information fees was adopted.
TOWN OF ASQUITH
The Town of Asquith held its regular council meeting on February 11th, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11th, 2026.
The Asset Management Policy and Strategy were revised and adopted.
Council and administration plan to review bylaws and policies over the next two years to remove any that may be unnecessary and update those that are.
We will be transitioning to reading water meters remotely over the next few months. Appointments will be scheduled to install the reading module on every meter and replace older meters.
Applications for the Saskatchewan Lotteries Sport, Culture, and Recreation grant are due April 15, 2026. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Town Office or emailed to office@townofasquith.com. Application forms and more information can be found on www.townofasquith.com.
Pet and Business Licences for 2026 are now past due.
Visit our website for updates, minutes, events and more: www.townofasquith.com
VILLAGE OF KINLEY
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the VILLAGE OF KINLEY for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor, from: 9:00am to 3:00pm on the following days: Tuesdays: March 6, 2026 to April 8, 2026
A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. All fees must be submitted to the local assessor at the VILLAGE OF KINLEY.
All appeals must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal.ca, or via post/mail to The Village of Kinley, Box 51, Kinley, SK, S0K 2E0 and forwarded to the Secretary of the Board of Revision.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Village of Kinley, Box 51, Kinley, SK S0K 2E0
A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $250 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by the 8th day of April, 2026.
Dated this 1st day of March, 2026.
Gaylene Quiring
Assessor
REGULAR LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
RM OF CORMAN PARK - March 31st, 8:15am
RM OF DUNDURN - March 10, 8:00am
RM OF EAGLE CREEK - March 10, 9:00am
RM OF GREAT BEND - March 11, 9:00am
RM OF HARRIS - March 12, 8:00am
RM OF MCCRANEY - March 19, 8:00am
RM OF MILDEN - March 11, 9:00am
RM OF MONTROSE - March 12, 9:00am
RM OF PERDUE - March 10, 9:00am
RM OF ROSEDALE - March 10, 8:00am
RM OF RUDY - March 11, 6:00pm
RM OF VANSCOY - March 12, 9:00am
TOWN OF ASQUITH - March 11, 5:15pm
TOWN OF BIGGAR - March 3, 7:15pm
TOWN OF DELISLE - March 12, 7:00pm
TOWN OF DUNDURN - March 10, 5:30pm
TOWN OF HANLEY - March 19, 7:00pm
TOWN OF LANGHAM - March 9 & 23, 6:30pm
TOWN OF OUTLOOK - March 9 & 23, 7:00pm
TOWN OF RADISSON - March 9 & 23, 7:00pm
TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - March 18, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BORDEN - March 3 & 19, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - March 11, 7:00
VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - March 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - March 11, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF HARRIS - March 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN - March 4, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF KENASTON - March 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KINLEY - March 10, 6:30pm
VILLAGE OF LOREBURN - March 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF MILDEN - March 18, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF PERDUE - March 10, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF STRONGFIELD - March 10, 7:30
VILLAGE OF TESSIER - March 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - March 11, 7:00pm
Regular Council meetings are always open to any and all members of the public. Some restrictions may apply. Dates may change. Check with local Councils.
Town of Zealandia
Seasonal Grass Cutting & Light Maintenance Worker
The Town of Zealandia is seeking an individual to complete grass cutting, tree trimming and whipper snipping for the 2026 growing season, typically from May until September. The total hours required varies depending on weather and rainfall but is approximately 200-300 hours throughout the season.
Duties Include:
•Cutting grass on boulevards, vacant town owned lots, parks, and the Zealandia Cemetery as needed throughout the year.
•Light maintenance and upkeep of the town mower
•Whipper snipping as required
•Tree trimming
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, and provide a vehicle to transport mower on light utility trailer back and forth from the cemetery as required.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting a resume, including salary expectations, by March 16th to:
In Person: Town of Zealandia Municipal Office, located at #700 6th Ave. East, Rosetown SK. By mail: Box 52, Zealandia, SK, S0L 3N0
By email to: townofzealandia@sasktel.net
By fax to: (306) 882-3287
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
MP Report Kelly Block MP
This past week, the Hon. Pierre Poilievre delivered his plan to make Canada stronger at home so we can have unbreakable leverage abroad.
Canada cannot control what Donald Trump does, but we can control what we do. This plan would build up Canada‘s leverage in order to achieve tariff-free trade with the US.
As part of that plan, Poilievre unveiled new proposals to increase Canada’s economic and strategic resilience, including:
Strategic Energy and Mineral Reserve
Poilievre proposed establishing a Canadian-controlled Strategic Energy and Mineral Reserve stored domestically and available to secure Canada and its allies during war, crisis or supply disruption. This will make Canada more resilient and increase our negotiating leverage while remaining a fully sovereign Canadian asset.
Keep Canadian Technology in Canadian Hands Canada must overhaul subsidies, tax policy, IP frameworks and investment review laws with a goal of increasing the commercialization of Canadian-developed technologies by 50 per cent over the next decade, ensuring that Canadian technology remains in Canadian hands, on Canadian soil and under Canadian control.
Poilievre proposed new rules that would prevent taxpayer-subsidized Canadian intellectual property from being offshored without repaying the public contribution.
Conservatives would also allow venture capitalists to rollover their gains tax-free into developing, commercializing and deploying this technology in Canada, while banning foreign takeovers of sensitive intellectual property, data, weapons systems, cryptography and other vital defence tools to combat modern threats.
Securing a New Tariff-Free Auto Pact
Poilievre called for Canada to use access to our internal market for foreign car imports as leverage towards securing a new Auto Pact with the Americans. In return for allowing tariff-free access to the US market for Canadian-made automobiles, Canada would work together to protect the North American market and production from being undercut by Chinese auto imports.
Canada seeks no fight with China or its people, who make up a brilliant and extraordinary civilization. But its government and its proxies have kidnapped our citizens, stolen our technology, interfered in our elections and pushed fentanyl onto our streets. We sell 20 times more to the US than to
February 27, 2026
China. Canada should talk and trade where prudent–but never mistake engagement for dependence. China is not a substitute for the United States.
That is why we should not declare a permanent rupture from our biggest customer and closest neighbour in favour of a strategic partnership for a new world order with Beijing–a regime the Prime Minister said a year ago was the biggest threat to Canada.
No matter what the Americans decide, Poilievre reiterated his support for a strong domestic auto sector. That builds on previous Conservative calls to cancel the Liberal government’s EV rebate program that subsidizes foreign-made automobiles, along with a plan to take the sales tax off vehicles made in Canada.
All-party CUSMA working group
Poilievre proposed an all-party working group of parliamentarians to help secure the best possible outcome for Canada in the coming CUSMA review. All Canadians share the same interest in ensuring a successful result for negotiations and, by working collaboratively, Parliament can present a united front in getting the best deal for our country.
In addition to these new policies, Poilievre reiterated longstanding Conservative positions to strengthen Canada and its leverage abroad. He laid out a clear policy to take back control of our North and ensure that no foreign power threatens our territory, proposing:
- New bases in Iqaluit, Churchill and Inuvik;
- Four new icebreakers, rather than two;
- Accelerated procurement of submarines, tactical helicopters, satellite ground stations and over-thetop radar;
- Rapid deployment of drone capabilities that cover vast territory at a lower cost and reduced risk to Canadian lives; and
- Expanded military recruitment and a renewed emphasis on merit, performance and operational excellence.
Poilievre added that Canada will be strongest in negotiations when it removes its own internal barriers to growth and production. The speech outlined the Conservatives’ broader agenda to eliminate all carbon taxes to secure affordable energy and permit oil, gas and electricity projects that would boost the Canadian dollar and purchasing power. This builds on a pro-development plan that would fast-track major projects, repeal anti-development laws, adopt sixmonth approval timelines and implement a one-project, one-approval rule.
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF HARRIS NO. 316
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316 for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection between the hours of 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm:
Monday to Friday March 16th to April 16th, 2026
A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal with:
The Secretary to the Board of Examiners c/o Mike Ligtermoet Norsask Board Services 642 Agnew Street, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 2P1
Email: NorSaskBoardServices@sasktel.net by the 16th day of April, 2026
Dated this 16th day of March, 2026.
Adrienne Urban Assessor
In addition, Poilievre outlined reforms that will boost Canadian business and investment at home, including measures to strengthen Canada’s digital sovereignty. Pointing to homebuilding as a tariffproof sector, he called for Canada to cut red tape and taxes to urgently unlock new housing construction.
Poilievre concluded by returning to the central theme of his speech: that Canada’s sovereignty will be secured not by slogans, but by action. Canada cannot control global volatility or the actions of foreign leaders, but it can control its own economy, institutions and security.
That’s why Conservatives are focused on building sovereignty with economic strength, energy security and self-reliance to make Canada stronger at home, for unbreakable leverage abroad.
TRACTOR OPERATOR
The R. M. of Harris No. 316 is accepting applications for the position of a Seasonal Tractor Operator to handle mowing and mulching as well as general maintenance duties for the municipality as directed by Council or the Municipal Foreman. Previous experience operating a tractor will be an asset.
The municipality offers a competitive benefits package after three months as well as a Pension Plan effective on date of hire.
Applicants should provide previous work experience, including types of equipment operated, 2 references. Starting wage will be $20.00 per hour based on experience. This position will begin mid-June and end mid-September.
Applications will be received until 4:00 pm on Thursday April 9th, 2026 at the following address: R. M. of Harris No. 316 Box 146 Harris, Sask S0L 1K0 Ph: 306-656-2072 Fax 306-656-2151 Email: rmharris316@gmail.com
RM of Eagle Creek N0. 376 Mower Operator
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Mower Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cutting roadside ditches with an industrial mower pulled by a large tractor during the summer. A valid drivers license is required and a class 1A license would be a definite asset.
Responsibilities
Operate large tractor pulling an industrial mower.
Perform other tasks such as installing culverts, putting up road signs, cutting brush and other miscellaneous duties.
Collaborate with foreman to understand daily requirements. Conduct routine inspections of equipment before and after use, ensuring all machinery is in safe working condition.
Maintain a clean work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
Document daily activities, including equipment usage and any issues encountered during operations.
May be required to operate a tandem gravel truck with a trailer, if needed. Other duties as required.
Experience
Proven experience in heavy equipment operation, particularly with tractors. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by email at rm376eaglecreek@xplornet.ca, mail at Box 278, Asquith SK S0K 0J0 or fax at 306-237-4294
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you for applying.
Sincerely, Kelly Block
Member of Parliament Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek
COMMUNITY REPORTS
WDelisle Rise Volleyball Club
e are thrilled to announce Delisle’s new volleyball club. Newly named Delisle Rise is our U15 girls with 13 athletes, coached by Jaylene Andres(Delisle), Jacy Nickel and Kennedy Hannay (Saskatoon).
The season runs October to May. The team practices out of Delisle and players are from Delisle, Perdue and Saskatoon.
Delisle Rise hosted our very first tournament in beginning of January. Thanks to our sponsor Bulldog Roastery for opening up for the event, to Delisle Esso for cooking the pizza for our canteen, and to Thomas Fresh for donating free fruit to our tournament players. Thanks to our generous families for donating and volunteering their time to our canteen and raffles. We hosted 8 teams from across the province and received many compliments on the tournament and community.
We attended the first of 3 day SaskCup volleyball tournament in January. A busy, tiring but fun filled weekend! We won some, lost some, and saw the growth of the girls throughout the weekend! You can catch us at the following tournaments: SaskCup #2 in Regina Feb 20-22, Eclipse Elite
tournament in Hanley March 21, SaskCup #3 in Saskatoon April 2-4, and Provincials in Saskatoon May 1-3.
Thank you to our community sponsors, without you it would be financially challenging to build a competitive volleyball team based in Delisle. The over $3500 in sponsorship we received allowed us to certify our coaches, purchase volleyballs and jerseys for the team. Thank you to:
Platinum Sponsors: Bulldog Roastery, Delisle Esso Gold Sponsors: Nutrien, Mainstay Engineers Silver Sponsorship: Candace Epp Realty Bronze Sponsorship: Sprout & Co, Cam Fraser
Other sponsors- the many friends who added to the tin at Bulldog Roastery- thank you!
If you are interested in sponsoring the team next year please email Jaylene at delislevbc@gmail.com.
We are blessed to have the community's support and a great way to bring together the girls in the community. Thank you!
Mondays Floor Shuffle at 1:00
Monday to Friday
Mens coffee from 9:00 to 10:30
Mondays and Wednesdays Yoga at 7:00
Mondays and Thursdays
Get Moving Exercise Program from 9:30 to 10:30
Tuesdays and Fridays
Ladies coffee from 10:00 to 12:00 Thursdays Cards from 1:00 to 3:00
Thursday Nights Billiards at 7:00 (adults only)
$2.00 fee for each activity, excluding Yoga. Anyone interested in participating in Yoga must contact Amanda Radford at toddelrec@gmail.com to receive waivers and payment information. Delisle Community Centre
Vanscoy Senior Centre Events
Over-thinking by Tardij
- Salt is just angry sugar
- You can only lose one sock, because if you lost both you would not notice
- Horses would be a lot scarier if they ate meat
- Socks are just portable carpets
- People that take care of chickens are literally just chicken tenders
- Your funeral picture could have already been taken
- Birthday presents are just rewards for not dying that year
- How do blind people know when to quit wiping
- The object of Golf is to play the least amount of Golf
- Women say all their problems come from men. Women give birth to men. So, women are creating their own problems
Provincial Campground Reservations Begin April
Reservations for the 2026 camping season at Saskatchewan Provincial Parks will begin on April 13 for seasonal campsites and April 14 to 17 for nightly, Camp-Easy yurts, and group campsites. Reservations launch at 7 a.m. CST each day. Set your alarms, charge your devices, and get ready to book your favourite campsite!
IAsquith Better Life Recreation Association (BLRA)
n February we hosted our annual pancake supper. We did it on Wednesday the 18th which was a day off the beaten track. Our reasoning was so that our supper would not interfere with some other pancake suppers that were occurring on the 17th. If you recall the 18th had lovely blizzard like weather and we worried that our numbers may be down. But in spite of the weather our wonderful community members came out and showed their support. We raised $451.00 for Telemiracle thanks to all of you. What a great community we live in. Thank you so much!
Other than the two-day blizzard, February was a wonderful month weather wise, yes, some melting and freezing. The key here was to remain on your feet. When I was still working, we had to take mandatory training every year to learn how to walk in the winter, yes you read that correctly. We took a winter walking course every single year. The key is to walk like a penguin, yep again you read correctly. Turn your feet outwards pointing your toes out just like a penguin. You will look a little goofy but you will stay on your feet, that is the main goal here. March as we all know is an unpredictable month weather wise, thawing and freezing so put on your penguin hats and stay on your feet, be safe.
ceive a larger payout. Our progressive jackpot will be $150.00 in 59 numbers, come and try your luck.
Our President Genevieve Innes bakes some wonderful treats for each bingo night that are delicious and enjoyed by all. Easter treats this month! She is very creative. She donates all proceeds to the senior centre. Thanks Genevieve. We have new decorative signs on our outside board for our bingos and pancake suppers; our very creative Erika James is the talent behind our signs. She will begin work on a hamburger sale sign as well. She is amazing, thank you Erika!
Asquith BLRA Friday Bingos
March 27, 2026
April 24, 2026
May 29, 2026
June 26, 2026
Our February bingo was fantastic; we welcomed so many new faces. It was wonderful to see everyone. Our next bingo is Friday March 27th at 7:00pm. If a regular customer brings a new person, they will receive a free 3-up. So, bring your friends and come have some fun. Anyone can sponsor our community bingo, a family, an individual, or a business. If you do not want your name advertised you can sponsor us anonymously. The sponsorship means that the winners re
Mark your calendars for Wednesday March 18th, we will be having a pulled pork on a bun, cowboy caviar, coleslaw and coffee or juice. Watch for the advertisements. $12.00 per person. Are you still debating with yourself about trying exercise on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-11:00am? What are you waiting for, don’t be shy. Any type of movement is good for you. If you are a solitary person, get out and walk (put some spikes on those shoes and go for it, you can purchase them at Canadian Tire) If you are just starting out walk a block and increase it daily until you are walking between
8000-10,000 steps a day. You can do it!
Do you have an event you would like to put on, do you require a rental of our hall for a meeting, an art/painting class, a dance class, is there an instructor out there that teaches line dancing, a book club, wedding shower, baby shower, funeral, memorial service, shuffle board, Karaoke night, think outside the box and reach out to our President Genevieve Innes, VP Carrie Latta, Secretary Karen Duguid or myself Sue Sawicki Treasurer. If there is something I haven’t mentioned and you need a hall just get in touch and we will see what we can do. A reminder billiards are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:00pm. Canasta (Hand & Foot) is every Monday and Friday at 1:00pm. All activities take place at the Asquith Seniors Centre. (Better Life Recreation Centre). We have added a ping pong table for those dates as well, so pool, cards or ping pong, why the heck not. Please come and check us out.
Our senior meeting was on Monday March 2nd at 3:00pm at the centre, thank you to all who came. We appreciate and value any new and exciting ideas. Put your thinking caps on and come and join us. Usually the first Monday of every month. Please note that our next senior meeting has been moved up to Monday March 13th due to the 6th being Easter Monday. Please come and join us. 2026 Memberships are now due. $25.00 per year per person (cheap like Borscht as they say). With this membership you join a community of people who have like minded interests, and remember we can always use new ideas and energy for our club.
Thank you from Asquith Better Life Recreation Centre board and members.
Social Media Algorithms Are Raising a Generation of Permanent Children
Today, social media platforms use algorithms to create algorithmic feeds, replacing the simple chronological timeline they once used, to guide users to where their attention can be monetized, eyeballs to ads. When scrolling through your social media feeds or even surfing the Internet, it's not a stretch to say, "The algorithm guided me here."
Although algorithms undeniably offer social media companies significant business benefits by personalizing feeds based on individuals' internet search and browsing histories, their fundamental consequence—whether intentional or not—is the creation of echo chambers that eliminate friction.
It's this erasure of friction that has social media algorithms raising a generation of permanent children.
A child believes their emotions are facts. If they're angry, the world is wrong. If they're scared, the world must be dangerous. When they want ice cream, you either give it to them or you're a baddie. Until recently, the way we, as was certainly true for me, transitioned from childhood to adulthood was to be repeatedly knocked down until we realized we weren't the centre of the universe.
Because algorithms are perpetually catering to our desires, they reinforce a childlike view that you deserve whatever you want or feel however you feel. While this ongoing "reinforcement" is unhealthy at any age, it's particularly harmful for those in their formative years, as they're not getting an actual sense of the world's indifference to their values, beliefs, discomforts, or whatever they’ve labelled themselves as being a victim of. Today’s youth don't encounter the friction essential to growing up.
ways to keep people continually seeking the validation we all desire. As long as online relationships, for what they’re worth, don't fail you, there's no incentive to grow beyond them.
Statistics indicate that adult milestones, such as marriage and having children, are occurring later in life. People are taking fewer risks. Dating is plummeting. Increasingly, young people are replacing exploration and experimentation with seeking out online communities where their opinions and worldviews are validated and encouraged, and never questioned.
Generally, people view algorithms and AI as a futuristic threat. However, the real danger is a movie we've recently seen, allowing technology to redefine what it means to be young without considering what needs to be protected. It's unlikely that the companies creating these tools will slow down; their priorities are speed, scale, and profit, not childhood well-being. It's naive to expect Silicon Valley to take our kids' minds into account, especially given the financial stakes.
In the early days of social media, we missed our chance to stop the damage, which was glaringly visible: kids glued to screens, chasing likes, and losing focus. The damage being done, and continuing to be done, was both emotional and social. With algorithms and AI, the burgeoning threat is less visible yet deeper; it's changing how children and even adults think.
Growth requires the world to contradict you, something algorithms never do.
Social media arrived with the enticing promise of connection, democratization, empowerment and freedom from restraints. In our minds, we thought we were connecting, when in fact we were rehearsing separation from anyone whose views or lifestyle challenged our own or made us feel uncomfortable. Rapidly, like-minded digital silos were created, the Internet's and social media's biggest draw, making it unnecessary to deal with anyone with opposing views; the most visible consequence: the decline in social skills.
Now, algorithms, coupled with AI, have us repeating the same mistake, only faster. Social media has made the spread of self-serving, curated truths and "falsehoods" easy, too easy. Thinking, our human edge, is needed more than ever to discern truth from fiction, yet we’re gladly outsourcing it to the machine.
Social media is the largest psychological "petri dish" experiment in human history, fundamentally altering social interaction, emotional well-being, and cognitive processes worldwide. The creators of social media platforms have long understood the many
Almost welcome-like, we've allowed social media to steal our attention. Now we're allowing algorithms and AI to steal our mental abilities. We've let social media platforms seep into adolescence without question, only later recognizing the costs, such as significantly reduced attention spans, lowered selfesteem and self-worth, and even trust. Generation Y is considered the first generation to have come of age during the onset of social media and experience, and, of course, still do, the endless cycle of comparing themselves to staged posts by strangers, performing, and having spent a significant part of their childhood scrolling and watching 15-second bursts of "Look at me!" Even though this "allowing" was driven by economics, I wouldn't go so far as to say it was intentionally malicious, per se; however, it was, and unfortunately continues to be, thoughtless.
The real dystopia isn't the quintessential "killer robot" Hollywood trope, as depicted in 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Terminator. It's the stalling of young people's transition from their teenage years, when they're impulsive, to adulthood, because friction has been removed from the digital spaces where they spend more time than in the physical world. It's no wonder so many people lack the maturity to handle differing points of view, beliefs, or challenges.
Nick Kossovan, a self-described connoisseur of human psychology, writes about what’s on his mind from Toronto. You can follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @NKossovan
Dollars And Sense
Transferring Your Farm to the Family
Statistics Canada conducts the Census of Agriculture (Census) every five years. The latest Census, completed in 2021, indicated that 60.5% of all farmers in Canada are age 55 or over. As such, succession planning is becoming very important. The Census also found that in 2021, 12% of farm owners reported having a written succession plan. If you haven’t already done so, it may be a good time to start thinking about succession planning. There are generally two ways to divest of your farm assets, selling to a third party or transferring the farm to family members. This article discusses the mechanisms available to transfer your farm to your family members in a tax-efficient manner. For a discussion of the opportunities to reduce or minimize tax when selling your farm to a third party, reach out for an article titled, “Selling the farm and the lifetime capital gain exemption”.
Keeping the farm in the family
Your farm may be your most valuable asset, and you may rely on it to fund your retirement and achieve your other financial goals. You may decide to pass your farm to your spouse or children during your lifetime so that they can continue operating what you’ve built. When doing so, it’s helpful to understand there are strategies to minimize your tax liability and maximize your wealth. This article discusses the tax implications of transferring qualified farm property during your lifetime to your spouse and/or children.
Transferring farm property to your spouse
You can roll over qualified farm property at your adjusted cost base (ACB) to your spouse. Qualified farm property includes land, buildings, machinery, shares of a family farm corporation, and an interest in a family farm partnership. Inventory does not qualify for a rollover, and if you transfer inventory during your lifetime, you must transfer it at its fair market value (FMV). Significant inventory can be transferred over several years to spread out the income. Another strategy could be to transfer the farming assets, including inventory, to a family farm corporation, and then transfer the shares to your spouse on a tax-deferred basis.
Be careful of attribution rules. If you transfer assets to your spouse and they then sell, capital gains on the sale may be taxable to you. You can also sell farm property to your spouse at FMV. It must be paid for using their own funds. The main benefit here is to utilize your long-term capital gains exemption, which is currently $1.25 million. This bumps up the cost base on your land and future capital gains will be attributable to your spouse, who likely also has long-term capital gains exemption.
Transferring farm property to a child
At any time during your lifetime, you may transfer certain qualified farm property, such as farmland, an interest in a farm partnership or shares of your family farm corporation, to your child or children. You may transfer said property at a value between its ACB and FMV, unlike a transfer to your spouse, where you can only elect to transfer at ACB or FMV. If you’re electing to transfer the property at an amount that’s above ACB, it’s important to document the elected transfer price. Speak with a qualified legal/tax advisor regarding this matter. Like the rules for spouses discussed earlier, the ability to transfer property at cost does not apply to farming inventory. To qualify for the transfer to your children, the following conditions must be met:
•Before the transfer, the property was land or depreciable property of a prescribed class in respect of a farming business carried on by you in Canada;
•Your children are residing in Canada immediately before the transfer; and
•The farm property is used principally in a farming business in which you, your spouse or any of your children or parents are actively engaged on a regular and continuous basis.
by Owen Goosen, CIM,
Transferring qualified farm property to a child between ACB and FMV
When transferring to a child, you may consider triggering a capital gain so you can use your long-term capital gains exemption. This can minimize or eliminate your capital gains tax AND your child will receive the farm property at a higher adjusted cost base for tax purposes in the future. They may also qualify for their own LCGE.
Another reason to consider triggering capital gains is if you have unused capital losses. Losses will offset the realized gains.
If you transfer your property to your children at anything less than FMV, they should hold off on selling that property for at least three years. If your children sell, capital gains could be attributed back to you.
Considerations when transferring assets to children
Before you transfer your farm to your children, give some consideration to whether they’re interested in operating your farm. If some of your children are not interested in farming, it may not make sense to transfer the assets to your children in equal shares. Instead, you could transfer the farm assets to the children who have an interest in the business and provide an equivalent of other assets to the non-farming children.
Prior to implementing any strategy, it’s a good idea to discuss farm succession matters openly with your children. Regular family meetings are an important part of farm succession. These will help you determine which of your children are interested in farming and ensure all family members are aware of the succession plan.
Financing
A key part of your succession plan is financing the change in ownership. Do you require the money now to fund your current lifestyle or at a later date to support your retirement? If you sell the farm assets to your children, think about how much and how soon they can pay you. If you can afford to receive payment over several years, the children can avoid a large capital outlay that may be a financial burden to them, and you can take advantage of the capital gain reserve strategy to defer the taxes payable on your capital gain.
The children’s ability to obtain the right financing is a key factor in the successful execution of the succession plan. It can have an impact on the future success of the farming business and is critical in structuring the right deal for you and your children. There are a variety of financing options available. Getting the most desirable financing option depends on the historical and projected financial performance of the farm operation, the business cash flow to support debt repayment, the capital structure of the farm and the assets available as collateral.
Summary
For farm owners who wish to transfer their farm assets to their spouse or children during their lifetime, there are several tax strategies available to minimize the tax burden and create more family wealth. If you would like to take advantage of these strategies, consult with qualified legal and tax professionals to ensure that a transfer during your lifetime meets your financial and personal goals.
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AGRICULTURE REPORTS
2026 Saskatchewan Crop Planning Guide and Crop Planner Tools are now Available for
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The Crop Planning Guide and Crop Planner Calculator provide information that can help estimate the income and cost of production for different crops in the various soil zones in the province.
The detailed calculations in this guide are based on the inputs and returns associated with attaining a target yield in the 80th percentile for each soil zone. Actual costs and yields on each farm will differ due to the condition and type of equipment, the selection of crop protection products and other inputs, agronomic practices, soil class and weather conditions. Producers are also expected to set their own target yields and costs.
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Changes to the 2026 Guide
Based on the guide’s calculations (where the 80percentile yield is achieved), 10 crops in the brown soil zone, all 15 crops in the dark brown soil zone and 14 crops in the black soil zone generate positive returns over variable expenses. Positive returns over total expenses occur for five crops in the black soil zone, two crops in dark brown and one crop in the brown soil zone.
The Government of Saskatchewan joins the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) and the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) in recognizing 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) in the province.
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"Saskatchewan's rangelands support a sector that helps drive our economy," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "This is our opportunity to recognize the hard work and stewardship of Saskatchewan's ranchers."
Saskatchewan rangelands provide grazing for the livestock industry and habitat for a range of wildlife. These working landscapes stay productive thanks to the ranchers and land managers, also known as pastoralists, who care for them.
Ministry regional specialists are also available to provide advice about appropriate agronomic practices and cost assumptions.
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"Saskatchewan's rangelands are more than wide-open spaces - they support biodiversity, store large amounts of
carbon, increase climate resilience and sustain rural livelihoods," Environment Minister Darlene Rowden said. "Ranchers and land managers play a key role as stewards of the land, and their work helps to preserve native prairie, as well as the many species that rely on these important habitats."
"Since our founding, SSGA has stood for conserving grasslands and protecting the pastoralist way of life through strong, united advocacy," SSGA General Manager Chad MacPherson said. "The IYRP recognizes the same principles by which Canadian Prairie ranchers live: stewardship of the land, economic sustainability and the freedom to produce food responsibly. SSGA is proud to advocate for ranchers as global attention turns to the value of healthy rangelands and the people who manage them."
Through IYRP Saskatchewan's prairie ecosystems, the people who manage them and the world-class livestock they produce will be shown on an international scale.
"We are excited about the IYRP and raising public awareness of the vital role rangelands and pastoralists play," SK PCAP Manager Carolyn Gaudet said. "Rangelands are ecosystems that support cultures and livelihoods, and ranchers are essential environmental stewards in maintaining healthy rangelands. Through collaboration with our partners, we are celebrating by hosting events and using the international spotlight to bring attention to Saskatchewan's native prairie and rangeland ecosystems."
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Continued Support Through the 2026 Crop Insurance Program
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
“As governments, we are committed to providing responsive business risk management programs that meet the needs of our producers,” MacDonald said. “These programs continue to evolve to ensure coverage accurately reflects local conditions and give producers the tools they need to make on-going business decisions.”
"Every season brings both opportunity and uncertainty," Marit said. "SCIC's programs are built to support producers in managing risk and making confident, forward-looking decisions. Reliable coverage not only strengthens individual operations but also contributes to the long-term economic growth of Saskatchewan's agriculture sector. Now is the time to review your options and select coverage that best supports your operation."
In 2025, over 85 per cent of seeded acres were insured through the Crop Insurance Program. Despite variable growing conditions across the province, many producers experienced improved production compared to recent years, supported by strong, onfarm management decisions. These results have helped renew strength in the Crop Insurance Program, ensuring it remains reliable in supporting farmers and ranchers year after year.
This year marks 65 years of SCIC supporting Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers with relevant and dependable business risk management programs. SCIC continues to innovate the design and delivery of their programs. Leveraging technologies allows SCIC to enhance program accuracy and responsiveness for Saskatchewan producers. Earlier this year, the Corporation introduced Satellite Forage Insurance as a localized, responsive and accurate approach to managing forage risk. SCIC works closely
with producers and industry to ensure programs remain relevant and responsive. Through ongoing collaboration, SCIC remains committed to developing programs to meet the evolving needs of Saskatchewan agriculture while advancing customer service provided to producers.
“Saskatchewan’s farmers and ranchers understand the importance of managing risk when it comes to variable weather and markets,” Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) President Bill Huber said. “Crop Insurance is one of the tools available to help operations manage production risk and plan for the future. We appreciate the work that has gone into these programs so far, and we encourage all levels of government to continue working together so producers have reliable, effective options to help them navigate these challenging conditions and keep their businesses strong.”
“For 65 years, Crop Insurance has been the cornerstone of risk management for Saskatchewan farms, offering the stability needed to invest in future growing seasons,” Agricultural Producer Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) President Bill Prybylski said. “APAS is pleased to see SCIC adapting to industry needs with initiatives like Satellite Forage Insurance. Embracing technology that better captures real-world conditions is a meaningful step toward addressing the accuracy concerns of livestock producers. We strongly encourage all farmers and ranchers to review their coverage ahead of the March 31 deadline to ensure their operations are protected against the challenges of weather and market volatility.”
The deadline for Saskatchewan producers to apply, reinstate, cancel or make changes to their Crop Insurance contract is March 31, 2026. Producers must select their insured crops and coverage levels by this date. For more information or to make changes to their coverage, producers can speak with their local SCIC office. If no action is taken, last year's coverage continues for 2026.
Mental health resources for farmers featured at Canada’s Farm Show Regina, SK
Mental health in farming will be an important topic at this year’s Canada’s Farm Show Regina, SK, presented by Bunge, as The Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) brings its national initiatives and resources directly to farmers and agricultural workers. As Canada’s champion for mental well-being in agriculture, Do More Ag focuses on action for awareness, community for connection, and resources for support, aiming to foster a culture where farmers feel empowered to prioritize their mental health.
“Farming is demanding, and producers face pressures like isolation, financial uncertainty, and operational stress,” says Trent Fraser, Acting President & CEO of the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL). “Bringing mental health into conversations at events like Canada’s Farm Show reinforces that personal well-being is as important as innovation and production for a strong, sustainable agricultural sector.”
Recognizing the role of mental health at major agriculture events is critical because these spaces reflect the real people behind the industry, creating the opportunity for meaningful connection and conversation. At Canada’s Farm Show Regina, SK, attendees can learn more about the range of tools
and resources designed to provide practical, farm-focused support that Do More Ag offers including:
AgTalk: A free, confidential, peer-supported online platform connecting farmers with fellow peers who understand the realities of the work, offering space to talk things through without judgment or pressure.
Hay Are You Okay? A quick, confidential online tool to help farmers reflect on mental health and connect with resources.
24/7 Crisis and Support Lines: Do More Ag’s Crisis Resource page lists the National Farmer Crisis Line at 1-866-327-6701 (1-866-FARMS01) and provincial farm-focused helplines for urgent care whenever it’s needed.
Community-based Workshops: Free workshops for farm organizations and rural community groups that encourage mental health conversations and help build local support networks.
Hay Are We Okay? A podcast featuring inspiring stories of connection and care across farming communities.
These tools and resources are available to farmers everyday — at home, at work and wherever farmers meet. They can be accessed from anywhere, whenever they are needed.
Planning ahead is key for effective risk management. Producers are encouraged to review and update their coverage annually to ensure it reflects their operation's needs. In addition to Crop Insurance, SCIC provides a suite of programs to support producers, including AgriStability, Livestock Price Insurance and the Wildlife Damage Compensation and Prevention programs. For more information, call 1-888-935-0000 or visit scic.ca.
Crop Insurance is a federal-provincial-producer cost-shared program that helps producers manage production quantity and quality losses. Support for the program is provided by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
“When the agriculture industry steps up to say that mental health is important, that matters. It reminds producers that how they're doing is also part of agriculture, and that the industry is paying attention and providing support. When more of us speak up and speak out, those early conversations make it easier for everyone in agriculture to seek help when they need it,” says Merle Massie, Executive Director of Do More Ag. “It's about cultivating a culture where we're as likely to help a neighbour who is struggling with their mental health as we are when someone has a heart attack or an accident.”
Massie adds, "The Do More Agriculture Foundation collaborates and uplifts partners right across Canada whose work supports farmer mental health, such as SaskAgMatters and Manitoba Farmer Wellness. It will take all of us to make the difference."
Farmers and agriculture workers are invited to visit Do More Ag online to explore national and provincial resources, connect with peer support, and learn how integrating mental health into farm culture strengthens both people and production. During Canada’s Farm Show, look for the organization’s resources at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health booth. For more information, visit domore.ag.
Rosetown - Delisle Constituency
Saskatchewan Delivers Again as Telemiracle 50 Sets New Record
TeleMiracle celebrated its 50th year, achieving a historic total of $10,521,072 on the video wall as the annual telethon closed at 5:00 p.m. For five decades, TeleMiracle has raised funds for the Kinsmen Foundation.
The Kinsmen Foundation grants Saskatchewan applicants access to medical travel assistance and/or mobility and special needs equipment throughout the year with these funds.
“Thank you for putting your trust in Saskatchewan’s show, TeleMiracle. Without your support, we could not have had the record-breaking year we did,” says TeleMiracle 50 Chair, Tammy Blackwell. “TeleMiracle creates a legacy of Saskatchewan’s generosity and volunteerism, and we would love to see it live on for years to come.”
Some of the many highlights of this year’s 22-hour show included:
- several bequests, major gifts, and memorial gifts which all contributed to this historic milestone for the annual telethon. A historic bequest donation from Alice Tindall of $2.35 million contributed to the success.
- talent from every corner of the province, with 70 Saskatchewan Talent performers who not only entertained our audience in-person and at home, but also raised money for the telethon.
- video features from 50 years of TeleMiracle and the attendance of many past TeleMiracle Chairs. Notable performances such as Country Roads and Bring Back the Mullet from a talented, and high energy cast.
- a heartfelt thank-you video that played near the end of the show, acknowledging the work of District 3 Kin in Saskatchewan who founded the Kinsmen Foundation and TeleMiracle and thanking all those who work long hours to make TeleMiracle happen every year.
“Thank you, Saskatchewan! The support you have shown us is incredible. Your support will directly improve the quality of life for so many Saskatchewan residents,” says Executive Director of the Kinsmen Foundation, Danika Dinko.
With today’s total, TeleMiracle has raised over $181 million supporting thousands of Saskatchewan families thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors. All TeleMiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan and benefit our residents.
Donors who made phone pledges during the telethon can honour them by mailing their donation to
The Kinsmen Foundation looks forward to continuing this remarkable legacy next year with Telemiracle 51, and “Helping People Every Day” in Saskatchewan to improve their quality of life and independence.
Saskatchewan RCMP: Wanted Persons
The following individuals are wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP.
They are people with active warrants who were last known to be living in Saskatchewan. They have been selected to appear on this list based on a review of their current criminal charges and the potential harm they present to communities in Saskatchewan.
This is not a complete list of all individuals wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. Those appearing on this list are determined by a data-driven scoring system using the Crime Severity Index, a Statistics Canada measurement that looks at both the number and the relative severity of crimes. Factors such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic
status, religion, sexuality or disability of an offender are not considered in the scoring process.
The intent of releasing this list is to encourage tips and information from the public to support Saskatchewan RCMP investigations and to lead to the arrest of these individuals.
This list is updated and distributed monthly.
Do not attempt to contact, approach or apprehend any wanted persons on your own. If you recognize any of these individuals and have information regarding their whereabouts, activities or associations, call 310-RCMP (310-7257) or 911 in an emergency.
TeleMiracle at Box 83000, Saskatoon SK, S7K 9S1.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Delisle Agricultural Co-op Delisle 306-493-2212
Innovative Ag
Orchard Transport - Ag Div. Delisle 306-493-2406
Richardson Pioneer Delisle 306-493-1500 www.richardsonpioneer.ca
Clothing
Shane's Surplus World Serving Saskatoon & Biggar #120-1500 Quebec Avenue Saskatoon - 306-665-1313 521 Main Street Biggar - 306-948-1313
www.shanessurplusworld.com Buy one get one FREE clothing EVERYDAY
Northern Craftsman Inc. Construction / Carpentry New Builds and Renovations Interior, Exterior, Roof, Garage Delisle & Surrounding Area Josh - 306 - 361 - 8829 John - 306 - 251 - 2588
Redberry Renovations Ltd. Grandora 306-260-3778 redberryrenovations@sasktel.net
PLAINSMAN HVAC-R Ltd
24 Hour Emergency Service Vanscoy 306-242-3002
Taylor Mechanical Vanscoy 306-381-7998 taylormechanical@sasktel.net
Automotive
Jerry's J&L Frame and Alignment
The Shop for a Second Opinion! SGI certified, we offer wheel alignments, frame straightening, and more! 626 Weldon Avenue Saskatoon 306-934-3634 www.jandlframe.com
& Bonded Asquith 306-229-3813 Bookkeeping
Prairie Sun Bookkeeping Vanscoy 306-230-1522 prairiesunorchard@sasktel.net
Precise Accounting and Consulting Grandora/Pense 306-731-1957 Info@paac.ca
! “Healthy Eatable Honey Comb Treat” Wildflower/Dandelion & Canola 2023 Food Safe Certification Pike Lake 306-220-0389 mikesbees@sasktel.net
Painting Biggar, Rosetown, Outlook, Delisle 306-381-3202 4bparker@gmail.com
Arborscapes Tree & Landscape Services Ltd. Tree Pruning, Tree Removal Saskatoon 306-222-6494 www.arborscapesltd.com info.arborscapes@gmail.com
Kenny’s
Garden
Asquith, Delisle, Vanscoy, Pike Lake & surrounding Towns, Farms, Acreages Call or Text 306-281-4111
Asquith 306-329-6338 Dwein Trask Realty Inc. Dwein Trask 306-221-1035 Office 306-653-4100
to Post Home Inspectors Seasonal & Temporary worker housing and home inspections. Saskatoon, Rosetown, Outlook,
Water / Septic
Burwell Trenching & Electrical Asquith 306-220-4377 bte20@outlook.com
Econo Septic & Sewer Services Pump septic tanks, mud sumps, car wash, commercial/industrial tanks. Unplug sewer lines, replace and repair pumps, switches, alarms. 24-hour emergency service Saskatoon 306-384-6662 Econoseptic.ca
Links Water & Septic Services Certified septic design/consulting. Acreage water/septic install and repair, water testing/treatment and septic system maintenance. Vanscoy 306-493-2410 24Hrs Linksbackhoe.com
Graham Contracting Asquith 306-230-4653
Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579
Starlings Septic Services Delisle 306-493-2241 darrelpenny@sasktel.net
Sew Kleen Hydro-vacing & Septic Asquith 306-283-4406
