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Your Delisle Agricultural Co-op has some exciting NEWS to share !
fter 40 years with Co-op, General Manager, Darin Sekulich has announced his retirement. Darin has spent 21 of those years with the Delisle Co-op and has been a big part of our local community and the growth of the organization.
He is happy to now take the next step into Retirement! Darin is looking forward to spending time with his family, being at the lake and traveling.
The Delisle Co-op would like to take this time to thank Darin for all he has done for our Co-op and the community!
Congratulations also goes out to new General Manager, Michelle Rathgeber. Having just celebrated 25 years with the Delisle Co-op on September 18th, Michelle is stepping into the General Manager role.
Michelle will oversee both Delisle and Vanscoy locations. She was born and raised on a farm just outside of Delisle and brings a lot of knowledge and experience to this new role. We are very excited for Michelle and the future of the Delisle and Vanscoy Co-ops !
Congratulations to Darin and Michelle ! Your dedication to the Delisle Agricultural Co-op is much appreciated.
Please join us on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:00pm for a Come & Go Retirement Social for Darin at the Delisle Senior Center 309 1st Street West, Delisle
people are kind and friendly - it is because the neighbours are so far apart. The truth of that was recognized thousands of years ago by the Arab proverb - "Draw near with your hearts and far apart with your tents."
Africa is a big place - well, of course it is, it’s a continent. And while Canada is itself bigger than some continents, it would still fit into Africa 3 times - and even have a little bit of wiggle room left over.
And not only is Africa very big, but if you are going to Johannesburg, South Africa, as Mrs B was, it is also very far away, 10,000 miles away, on the other side of the equator and almost on the other side of the world.
Mrs B was travelling with a small group of friends and from Johannesburg, the group flew to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe is the country formerly ruled by a gentleman by the name of Robert Mugabe. Mr Mugabe, by most accounts, was not a very nice man, but he was a very sensitive man - sensitive to opposition, that is. Some years ago I was talking to a lady who had recently immigrated to Canada from Zimbabwe. After listening to me deride our current government, she laughed and said, "You Canadians, you can criticize the government and get away with it, in Zimbabwe they would shoot you." We are, indeed, fortunate in Canada that our federal government isn't quite so sensitive because with our gun control laws we wouldn't even be able to shoot back.
Victoria Falls is famous for its size - at 355 feet (108 metres) it is about twice as high as Niagara Falls and at more than a mile across is almost half again as wide. The annual flow rate is less than half of Niagara's, though, due to variations in seasonal rainfall.
There's a picture in Wikipedia showing a naturally formed pool at the top lip of the Falls where some (not real smart) tourists swim - "despite the risk of plunging over the edge". “Over the edge” in this case means almost 5 seconds of screaming while in freefall before hitting the pool below at just a tad over 100 miles (160 km) per hour. Wiki says the pool is called 'Devil's Pool'. The locals call it 'Gene Pool - Shallow End', is my guess.
Victoria Falls is on the Zambezi River which forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, to the north. To the west of Zimbabwe is Namibia which also has the Zambezi River as a border onto Zambia. And Zimbabwe and Namibia almost border onto each other except that the country of Botswana sticks a skinny little finger in between them. That skinny little finger allows Botswana to have a border with Zambia - the second shortest international border in the world at 495 feet (150 metres) long.
Botswana is home to the Kalahari Desert and is a little smaller than Saskatchewan. It is described as one of the least densely populated countries in the world with a population density of 11 people per square mile. As a point of comparison, Macau, on the southern coast of China and just across the river from Hong Kong, has a population density of 53,000 people per square mile - yowza - the highest in the world.
Saskatchewan on the other hand has a population density of less than 5 people per square mile - which explains why Saskatchewan has such a relaxed vibe and why the
A variation of that proverb was suggested to me by the husband of one of Mrs B's travelling companions - he commented that "absence makes the heart grow fonder". I responded that maybe we should hesitate to use that phrase as it applies to our wives - it has the perhaps inappropriate implication that their absence is preferable to their presence. Which, of course, is definitely not the case - let me be very, very clear about that.
But it is the case, for example, in regard to our former prime minister - his absence (from the political scene) has certainly increased my fondness for him but that doesn't mean I want him back. And further to that, I look forward to also becoming fonder of our current prime minister.
From Victoria Falls, Mrs B's tour group travelled west to Namibia, a country a third again as big as Botswana and with an even slightly lower population density. Namibia is bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the country is desert with the Namib Desert on its Atlantic coast and the Kalahari Desert that it shares with Botswana to the east and the Tropic of Capricorn running through the middle of the country.
Being in Africa is like being in a great big zoo - there are lions lyin’ around, zebras horsing around, giraffes rubber-necking the tourists, rhinos horning in on photo shoots, and all sorts of monkey business going on. (For example, what’s the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? - a hippo is big and heavy, a Zippo is a little lighter.)
And those are all animals that you expect to see, that you want to see. What you don't expect to see occurs when you travel further south from Namibia back to Cape Town on the extreme southwest coast of South Africa.
Cape Town is on the same latitude in the south as Los Angeles is in the north - both are the same distance from the equator, yet different. The beaches in Los Angeles are where the TV show 'Bay Watch' was filmed and, with more attention given to shots of skimpy bikinis than plot, was watched avidly by adolescent males of all ages. The beaches in Cape Town, however, with its white sand looking like snow, are home topenguins. Go figure. Who knew?
I appeared to fare quite well at home alone - although I was folding laundry shortly after Mrs B had embarked and found myself talking to my socks - not a long conversation, just a few passing pleasantries. I made the mistake of mentioning this to Mrs B during one of our long-distance phone calls and Mrs B, unfortunately, brought it up at as a topic of conversation at a tour group dinner. There were a number of social workers in the group and they were all of the opinion that as long as I didn't talk to my underwear, I was still within shouting distance of more-or-less normal.
Which - hmmphh - I thought was sort of judgemental. And which, quite frankly, my Mickey Mouse boxers weren't too pleased to hear about either.
The RM Review Newspaper is
After reading the letter to the editor in the October edition of the RM Review, I would have to agree with the writer on the issue if reliable power generation but question how the so called "renewable energy " will keep our skies clear.
I looked up Canadian coal usage and production numbers on the interweb. I thought we must be using a huge amount of coal in this country based on the argument that it results in forest fires and so called climate change. The most current data I found is from 2023. Canada uses less than 1/2 of 1 percent of total world consumption for power generation and product production. Most people don't know that approximately 50 million tonnes of coal was shipped out of this country in 2023 through the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert. The bulk of these shipments were to China, Japan, and South Korea.
These countries use coal for power production and processing for items that are then shipped back to Canada and other countries around the world. Interestingly enough, I looked at the manufacturer information on the back of the 11 solar panels I own (used for pumping water in the summer for cattle in pastures ) and you can guess where they are all made. China! And further research reveals that most components of wind turbines are made there as well. With the huge amount of mining for the
Coal & Green Energy Conflict
materials needed to manufacture these so called" green energy" options you could say they are more responsible for forest fires than our clean coal fired electrical generation. And as you know solar and wind power deliver approximately 23 to 27 percent of their nameplate output over a calender year so these two forms of generation need 3 to 4 times as many installs to get even close to their stated output.
Which is probably why your power bill jumps every year. You have to pay for the reliable and dependable clean coal, natural gas and hydro generated power and then we have to pay for the unreliable and intermittent solar and wind generated power too. The only way you can benefit from these two supplemental sources is through owning them privately.
I have often wondered about the close ties of our liberal party with China and the flood of all the made in China products that dominate Canadian retail stores. Much like the so called "green energy" options, I wonder if our government representatives mandating policy, aren't using their insider knowledge for the "green” $$$ in their bank accounts too ?
The following offenders are wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP.
They are offenders 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 offenders wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. Offenders 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 of wanted offenders is to encourage tips and information from the public to support Saskatchewan RCMP investigations and to lead to the arrest of these individuals.
Three wanted offenders appearing on this list have been arrested in the last month:
Eldon Cone was arrested by Edmonton Police Service in August and has since been transported to Saskatchewan for court on his outstanding charges. He appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on October 16, 2025 (Information #90140796).
Justine Durocher was arrested by Regina Police Service on October 8, 2025. She appeared in Regina Provincial Court the following morning on October 9, 2025. (Court Information #991318426).
Quinton Merasty was arrested by Saskatchewan RCMP’s Pelican Narrows Detachment, Critical Inci-
dent Response Team (CIRT) and Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) on October 8, 2025. He appeared via CCTV in Prince Albert Provincial Court on October 9, 2025. (Information #90556292).
This list is updated and distributed monthly. As a result of a review in October, six offenders have been added to the list based on their current Crime Severity Index scores.
Submitted by your local Council Administrators. Ask your local Council to send us a monthly report.
The Town of Asquith held its regular council meeting on October 8th, 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12th, 2025.
A donation of $250.00 was made to the Royal Canadian Legion. The Town has supported the Legion’s Military Service Recognition campaign for over 15 years.
The List of Lands in Arrears was presented to Council. A resolution was passed to exclude properties with arrears that are less than half of the previous years levy.
An amendment to The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2015 was passed.
Council meeting minutes for 2025 are now posted on our website, www.townofasquith.com
RM OF CORMAN PARK
Ratepayer General Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 7:00pm Northridge Centennial Community Centre
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Poll has been granted for a Bi-Election for:
Councilor – Village of Vanscoy (1)
Voting will take place Wednesday the 19th day of November, 2025
From 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
at 109 Main Street, Vanscoy (Village Office)
I will declare the results of the election at the Village Office on the 20th day of November, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 am
Dated this 15th day of October, 2025
Dawn Steeves Returning Officer
ack lane pick up is now done for this year. Anything left in the alley will be left until spring. Alternately, if you have branches, they can be taken to the 11th Street depot for disposal.
Utility notices from September can be picked up at the Village Office. October notices will be mailed after November 10. Any September notices not picked up will be mailed with the October billing.
2025 Property Taxes are due December 31. There is a 2% discount allowed when paid in November. Any taxes that remain unpaid after the due date will be assessed a 10% penalty and will become subject to Tax Enforcement.
An Advance Poll has been set for Wednesday November 12 from 3 to 6 pm to fill a vacancy on Council. Election day is Wednesday November 19. Polls are open from 9am to 8pm for voting. Residents will vote for one of the following candidates who put their names forward to run in this bi-election. Voting will take place at the Village Office. Candidates for the bi-election are: Kevin Tardij, Anna Thompson and Vicki Torresan.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a provision has been made for advance voting for the benefit of qualified voters for the following position:
Councilor – Village of Vanscoy (1)
Voting will take place on Wednesday the 12th day of November between the hours of 3pm and 6pm at 109 Main Street Vanscoy (Village Office)
Dated this 15th day of October, 2025
Dawn Steeves Returning Officer
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December 2025, a tax lien will be registered against the land.
Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection
RM OF CORMAN PARK - November 25, 8:15am
RM OF DUNDURN - November 11, 8:00am
RM OF EAGLE CREEK - November 11, 9:00am
RM OF GREAT BEND - November 12, 9:00am
RM OF HARRIS - November 13, 8:00am
RM OF MCCRANEY - November 20, 8:00am
RM OF MILDEN - November 12, 9:00am
RM OF MONTROSE - November 13 9:00am
RM OF PERDUE - November 11, 9:00am
RM OF ROSEDALE - November 11, 8:00am
RM OF RUDY - November 12, 6:00pm
RM OF VANSCOY - November 13, 9:00am
TOWN OF ASQUITH - November 12, 5:15pm
TOWN OF BIGGAR - November 4 & 18, 7:15pm
TOWN OF DELISLE - November 13, 7:00pm
TOWN OF DUNDURN - November 11, 5:30pm
TOWN OF HANLEY - November 20, 7:00pm
TOWN OF LANGHAM - November 10 & 24, 6:30pm
TOWN OF OUTLOOK - November 10 & 24, 7:00pm
TOWN OF RADISSON - November 10 & 24,, 7:00pm
TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - November 19, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BORDEN - November 12 & 25, 7pm
VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - November 12, 7:00
VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - November 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - November 12, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF HARRIS - November 12, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN - November 5, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF KENASTON - November 11, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KINLEY - November 11, 6:30pm
VILLAGE OF LOREBURN - November 12, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF MILDEN - November 19, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF PERDUE - November 11, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF STRONGFIELD - November 11, 7:30
VILLAGE OF TESSIER - November 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - November 12, 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.
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the
day of January 2026, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.
Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.
Dated this 23rd day of October, 2025
Kaila Montgomerie Treasurer
11th Hour, 11th Day, 11th Month
By John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act, the Village of Harris offers for sale the following property
Lots 27 & 28, Block 2, Plan G52 Land and Improvements 105 1st Avenue South
A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” addressed to the Village of Harris, Box 124, Harris, SK S0L 1K0 no later than 4:30 Thursday, December 4th, 2025.
The bid must include the cost of a curb stop to be installed on the water line to the improvements. A cheque to the municipality for 10% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender. Tenders submitted without funds will not be considered.
Highest, or any tender, may not necessarily be accepted.
Upon notification, the successful bidder will have 7 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the tender purchase. The deposit will be forfeited if the successful bidder does not finalize the agreement for sale in the time allotted.
All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable costs are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price.
Dated October 24, 2025
Rhonda Leonard Administrator Village of Harris
NOTICE
Section 10, The Tax Enforcement Act MICHAEL JOHNSON
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Zealandia intends, on the expiration of 30 days from the date set out below, to request the Registrar of Titles to issue title to the land described below as:
Lot 8 Blk/Par 15 Plan No G60 Ext. 0, Title No. 150936813
Lot 9 Blk/Par 15 Plan No G60 Ext. 0, Title No. 150936835
By virtue of an interest based on a tax lien registered against the existing title to that land in the Land Titles Registry on the 27th day of September 2023, as Interest Number 197572438, and Interest Number 197572449. UNLESS you redeem that land pursuant to the provisions of the Act within 30 days from the date set out below, and that on issue of title for that land to the Municipality of The Town of Zealandia pursuant to that request, you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to or with respect to that land. The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Administrator of the municipality by contacting 306-882-2314.
Dated this 31st of October, 2025.
Jill Palichuk, Treasurer Town of Zealandia
hank you to those who attended our AGM on Oct. 22nd. We had 8 members in attendance and have a total of 8 clubs/organizations as a part of the Rec board this year. Vanscoy Senior Citizens Club, Vanscoy Multiple 4-H, Bowbusters Archery, Vanscoy Chiefs hockey, Team Penning and Vanscoy & District Agricultural Society.
The Village of Vanscoy and the RM of Vanscoy also have representatives. We are still looking for a vice president and a secretary who we will be electing at our next meeting which will be held on Tuesday Nov. 25th at 7pm at the Vanscoy Circle Hall.
I encourage anyone who wants to come out and be a part of the rec board or just give thoughts or learn more about our rec facilities to come out and join the meetings!
If you have questions about the rec board or want contact information for any of the clubs please reach out to Jaden Wood-Sparrow at jaden.woodsparrow@usask.ca.
- 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
- Pike Lake - Affordable rural property. 10 acres with barn, miscellaneous outbuildings and outdoor wood fired boiler. The home began with a mobile home and expanded with addition into a huge modern comfortable one level home. This acreage is nestled into an amazing mature yardsite with extreme privacy. Approx. 30 min. from Saskatoon. Call Dwein Trask to view!
- 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.
- Montrose - 58.79 acres with 696000 cu yd. of gravel inventory.
The Angel Tree will once again run our yearly Christmas program! Christmas is the merriest time of the year, but also sometimes the hardest. Our goal is to make the burdens lighter, for those that are going through hard times during the Christmas season.
Nov 12 - Nov 30: we are open for nominations for our Christmas program. Email delisleangeltree@gmail.com or call Rachelle at 306 715 2737 with your nominations. You can nominate anyone in the area that you know is struggling and in need of a food hamper. When we receive your nominations we simply reach out to nominees, and tell them that someone in the community thinks they deserve a helping hand, and we ask them if they want to accept the nomination. You are also welcome to self nominate, if you are in need of support.
Dec 1 - Dec 15: There will be donation boxes for non-perishable food items up at HUB International (209 1st St W, Delisle). Besides food hampers every household receives a gift, and every child also gets a gift. So there will be tags on the tree for our community angels to stop by and grab a tag and go shopping for gifts.
Dec 15 - 18: Our board members will be busy shopping, sorting, hauling and building some amazing hampers.
A huge Thank You to Nutrien who once again is our hamper sponsor allowing us to support around 50 families every year.
Dec 18: Our nominated individuals and families will receive a food hamper and gifts to brighten their Christmas season. Thank you to the Town of Delisle for allowing us to use their space for this.
Upcoming Special Events:
Santa Visit
We will be hosting a Santa Visit again this year. Stop by Creekside Country Home Decor in Delisle, 217 1st St W) on Dec 4th 6 pm to 8 pm to meet our very special guest, and let him know, what your wishes are- and have your picture taken too! Everyone is invited to stop by, there is a silver collection, but the event is free to attend.
Christmas Store
We are bringing the Christmas store back again too, where first kids, then adults will have a chance to shop small very affordable fun Christmas gifts for their families. This is a great chance for everyone to bring their kids out to shop, and let them buy their own gifts for their family members.
A BIG thank you to the Sask Lotteries through the Delisle Rec Board for sponsoring this event!
If you are cleaning out ahead of the holidays and have some clean- in good shape- items we can use, please reach out to us at delisleangeltree@gmail.com. There will also be donation bins for this at HUB International. Date and details for the store is still to be confirmed.
- RM of Vanscoy - Very affordable 39 acre acreage East of Delisle and South of Pike Lake highway. 950 sq.ft. bungalow.Owner states very good well. Oversized single garage, mature shelter belt surrounding the yard and the 39 acres is quality land with little waste.
- Wiseton - Built in 2023 30 x 40 workshop. Flawless cement floor, LED lighting, 100 amp service comes with 2 - 30 ft. lots.
- Wakaw Lake - Overlooks Wakaw 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 80 x 120 riding arena and city water just minutes from Saskatoon.
- Grandora/Auction Mart Rd - NEW PRICE !
Social media is driven by announcements that resemble those made in airports. "All passengers travelling on Air Canada flight 785 to Los Angeles, please proceed to Gate 28 to start boarding."
Constant broadcasting has made social media a stage for announcing new jobs, relationship updates, house or automobile purchases, degrees obtained, restaurants visited, and 'Where I'm on vacation.' Admittedly, sharing frequently can foster a sense of community, each sharing serving as a virtual pat on the back. However, the "announcements" leave many feeling stuck as they see others moving forward while they remain stationary, which is one of the many ways social media exacerbates mental health issues.
Not everyone needs to know your whereabouts and activities. It wasn't long ago that only those who had earned your trust were privy to such information. Today, many freely grant this privilege to their online followers and beyond. I choose not to share my personal life on social media because I find there's a beauty and a sense of sanctity in keeping the most meaningful parts of my life— most of it—private, sharing them only with those I choose. In an age of Snapchat stories posted in pyjamas and moisturizer, maintaining personal boundaries is essential for preserving self.
Why do people post pictures of restaurant meals, promotions, new cars, vacations, or selfies at concerts? What makes announcing, with pictures, that you baked an apple pie feel so good? The reasons range from achievement, selfworth and desire to belong. The next time you're about to post a selfie of yourself with your significant other on an exotic beach, take a moment to think about why you're sharing. What are you hoping to feel? Looking to gain?
Social media dangles the promise of recognition and fame—something we all crave. Validation is universally sought, and posting celebratory moments online is generally an attempt to attain popularity. When someone posts themselves with a group of friends celebrating their birthday at some midtown restaurant serving haute cuisine, they're concerned with popularity; otherwise, they wouldn't post. Aren't the people they're with not enough? What makes them think strangers are going to care that they turned 38?
Smartphones have turned us into our own paparazzi, posting on social media to draw attention to ourselves. Attention seeking stems from insecurity, a lack of self-esteem, and a lack of independent thought, and isn't grounded in reality. Fundamentally, many are looking outward for validation, which in turn creates a mindset that comes across as both ignorant and arrogant. Is there any reason to believe that others are interested in your life? Posting for validation compromises privacy and independence, leading to a cycle of validation-seeking that undermines self-esteem and independent thought.
The latent psychologist in me says that consistently posting snippets of your life is a sign of depression. When people are not inwardly satisfied with themselves, they often seek attention from external sources, such as excessively posting on social media. I've come to the conclusion that many people reach a point where they unconsciously enjoy making others envy their lives by frequently posting photos of their expensive purchases and possessions, or social gatherings, or, as is often the case, staged posturing.
While your ego makes you think that people are looking at you, wondering what's going on with you, and judging your every move, no one really cares. I often must remind myself that people don't care as much as I think (read: wish) they do, that there's no timeline for success, no race, no role the world needs me to play, otherwise it'll implode. Another constant self-reminder: digital lives are largely curated, with only the "I'm winning!" moments being projected.
Due to adult life obligations, catch-up sessions with friends tend to be fewer. When they do happen, they're often a checklist of "what's new" at work, with your spouse, kids, and mutual friends. Check, check, check. There are better questions. I have a friend who, even if it's been months since we last spoke, asks, "How's your day going?" instead of "What's new?" Not a huge adjustment, but it feels different. How's my day going? "Well, today I drank too much coffee, wrote until my laptop battery ran out, spilled mustard on my white dress shirt and called my mother, who's doing well. Overall, it's been a good day." Small moments, nothing remarkable, which, if I were to announce on my social media, would devalue my existence by making personal information publicly available. Additionally, I'd be giving permission to other people, particularly strangers, to comment on my life and pass judgment; hence, I'd be giving others the ability to create angst I don't need. Furthermore, keep in mind that scams are prevalent; therefore, protecting your privacy is prudent. Oversharing on social media can attract unwanted attention and pose risks.
If what I wrote prompts you to dial back on posting your life moments, or even take a break from social media, there's no need to announce it, because that would be treating social media like an airport. Truth be told, nobody cares about your flights.
Nick Kossovan is the Customer Service Professionals Network’s Social Media Director (Executive Board Member)
Feel free to send your social media questions to nick.kossovan@gmail.com On Twitter and Instagram follow @NKossovan
Building a robust investment portfolio demands thoughtful choices about inputs to maximize growth and reduce risk - much like the work you put into selecting the inputs for your farm each year.
I grew up on a farm 25km west of Saskatoon. In farming, you are constantly faced with uncertainty. That makes it more important to focus on the variables that you can control – which has transferred into my work in finance.
Here are 5 key principles of farming and how they can set you up for success when it comes to investing.
1) Just as you weigh the cost of seeds or fertilizers against their yield potential, the cost of investments - whether it’s management fees, trading costs, or fund expenses - should be measured against the ability to deliver long–term value. Low-cost options can be efficient, but sometimes premium inputs produce superior results.
2) Rotating crops and spreading out your acres can reduce exposure to drought, disease, or poor pricing. Geographic diversification in investing reduces risk from regional economic downturns.
3) Growing a mix of crops – like wheat, canola, or soybeans protects your farm from shifts in demand and ensures your soil is getting proper nutrients. Similarly, investing across sectors like energy, technology, and financials helps balance returns if one part of the economy starts to slow down.
4) You can’t predict every storm, but you prepare – whether it’s insurance, irrigation, or your choice of inputs. Risk is always there, but how you manage it makes all the difference.
5) You don’t expect to plant and harvest in the same week. Whether you’re growing crops or growing wealth, success depends on understanding the time it takes to see results and having a plan in place to deal with whatever life throws at you.
At the end of the day, you can influence the yield that you receive from your crop, but you cannot control it - much like financial markets. What you can do is take the right actions each year to increase your probability of success. Don’t wait – time is money. I’ll help you design a plan for your future, taking your unique circumstances and goals into consideration.
Contact me at 306-717-2381 or send me an email, owen.goosen@rbc.com to schedule a meeting.
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Our Chilli/Taco in a bag and cowboy caviar on October 21st was a huge success. We would like to thank the Asquith community members for turning out and creating lines of customers. Our fundraising committee was nervous at first that it would not do well, then when we saw all of the people with their children, we worried we would run out. We couldn’t have done so well without you! Thank you as well to L&M Music for playing throughout our meal helping us to enjoy our evening, they were wonderful.
Of course, we always want to thank all the volunteers that help, without you we could not have pulled it off! Wow I have to say we have a wonderful community of people. The proceeds were donated to the Better Life Recreation Centre (Asquith). A shout out to all our seniors who put these fundraisers on donating their time and energy. We love to see all of the smiling faces after you have eaten enjoying the delicious meals.
For the month of October, we would like to thank the generous Jackie Stobbe proprietor of the Asquith Bar & Grill/Asquith Hotel for donating money towards our Bingo payouts. This is greatly appreciated. Next bingo is Friday October 24th at 7:00pm at the Seniors Centre.
I would like to take this opportunity to invite any of the local businesses in and around Asquith to get in on the action. When we receive a monetary donation, we thank your business in the RM Review as well as a thank you the evening of the bingo a number of times throughout the game for the month
you’ve offered your support. This is advertisement for your business and it helps us to offer a larger payout when a customer wins. A win win as they say.
In the June RM Review we will submit a list of the businesses that helped out our community members win a little more during our bingos.
Please note that the Mason supper is on Sunday November 2nd at the senior’s centre from 5:00pm7:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person you can purchase them at the Asquith Co-op, The Asquith Bar & Grill/Hotel and the Asquith Post Office. This is a meal to write home about; these gentlemen work hard to give us the best supper, it is phenomenal. Believe me when I say $20 is well worth it. Please come one and all and join us for another mouth-watering meal.
How do we involve more community members and how do we attract more seniors? This is an ongoing discussion that we have during our meetings. If you as a senior would like to join and have new ideas, we are always willing to hear them. Don’t be shy we are a friendly group that love to laugh, come join us. We would also like to encourage community members to come forward with new ideas, do you have an event you would like to put on, do you require a rental of our hall for an art class, a dance class, a book club, wedding shower, baby shower, funeral, memorial service, think outside the box and reach out to our President Genevieve Innes, VP Carrie Latta, Secretary Karen Duguid or myself Sue Sawicki Treasurer.
Exciting news for all you movers and shakers, we
have resumed our weekly exercise classes. They are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am11:00am at the Asquith Seniors centre. Please come and check it out, meet some new people. Our trained and wonderful leaders for the classes are Diane Haugrad and Trudy Westad. There is no cost for this service, our goal is to assist our seniors to be as healthy as they can be with a little movement in their lives. As you know balance is a problem as we age and exercise helps with that. Get moving it helps us to stay strong.
Also 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). Please come and check us out.
This is a call out (bugle blowing) to all seniors young (50) and old (150) to come and join us. We look forward to meeting you.
Next senior meeting is on Monday November 3rd at 3:00pm at the centre, please come and join us, all seniors are welcome. There will be a presentation about Cyber Safety-First Aid at this meeting. We will discuss scams and what to look for, helping our seniors gain knowledge that will assist with recognizing a scam and what to do. Please join us for this presentation.
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Growers Launches Enhanced Pulse Variety Hub: New website delivers advanced tools and data for
October 1, 2025 (Saskatoon, SK) – Saskatchewan Pulse Growers is pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved Pulse Variety Hub (https://rvt.saskpulse.com/), a comprehensive digital platform that helps pulse crop producers select the best varieties for their specific growing conditions and locations across Western Canada.
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The Pulse Variety Hub serves as a central resource where farmers can access detailed variety information, compare performance data across different regions, and make informed decisions about which pulse crops—including lentil, pea, chickpea, faba bean, and dry bean—will perform best in their specific geographic areas and growing environments. The enhanced platform represents a significant advancement in agricultural technology, building upon the proven foundation of the previous tool while delivering substantial improvements across all aspects of user experience and functionality.
Key Features and Enhancements
The new Pulse Variety Hub delivers enhanced value through several significant improvements: Updated Pulse Varieties: The platform has a broad range of pulse varieties now, including dry beans, providing producers with access to the most current and comprehensive selection options available.
variable environmental conditions, helping producers understand how different varieties respond to climate patterns.
Superior User Experience: Completely redesigned interface ensures intuitive navigation and streamlined access to critical information. Compare all varieties available for a selected crop and region simultaneously. Multi-Device Compatibility: Optimized for seamless performance across desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones, enabling farmers to access vital information anywhere, anytime.
Complete Feature Integration: All popular features from the previous version have been preserved and enhanced, ensuring continuity for existing users while providing expanded capabilities.
"We are excited to introduce this powerful new tool that will help pulse producers make more informed variety selection decisions," said Winston van Staveren, SPG Board Chair. "The enhanced Pulse Variety Hub represents our continued commitment to supporting farmers with the most transparent and accessible agricultural information available."
The platform serves as a resource for pulse crop producers seeking to optimize their variety selection based on specific growing conditions, regions, market requirements, and production goals. The comprehensive database includes detailed information on agronomic characteristics, disease resistance profiles, maturity ratings, and performance data across various growing environments.
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Advanced Data Sets: Enhanced with detailed data sets that offer deeper insights into variety performance, including ratings for maturity, seed coat colour, protein content, and disease resistance.
Weather Data Integration: Weather data is included to compare varietal performance under
Accountable to and funded by growers, SPG’s strategic direction is guided by a nine-member, grower-elected Board of Directors. SPG’s mission is to provide leadership and create opportunities for profitable growth for Saskatchewan pulses.
Fuel Good Day Benefits Vanscoy and Delisle Communities T
he annual Co-op Fuel Good Day was held on September 16th this year. Five cents from every litre of fuel purchased from Co-op locations was donated to various local charities chosen by the local co-op retailers.
This year the Delisle Ag Co-op raised $1,100 which will be split between the Delisle Cooperative Playschool and the Vanscoy Early Learning Center. Delisle and Vanscoy Co-op thank all that came out to support both locations with this program.
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