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Riverbend Co-op Grows Ag Presence with Addition of Nokomis and Lanigan Locations
Riverbend Co-op Grows Ag Presence with Addition of Nokomis and Lanigan Locations
Riverbend Co-op is proud to announce the acquisition of two new Ag retail locations in Nokomis and Lanigan, along with an anhydrous ammonia bullet (tank) in Davidson, previously operated by the Blair’s Family of Companies. This move builds on the successful partnership between Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and Blair’s, with Riverbend now taking full ownership of these assets as part of a broader transition across Saskatchewan.
“We’re excited to welcome the Nokomis and Lanigan teams and their customers into the Riverbend Co-op family,” said Greg Sarvis, CEO of Riverbend Co-op. “This acquisition aligns with our vision to be the retailer of choice for the products and services we provide. It allows us to expand our footprint and serve more farm customers with the same level of trusted advice and community commitment they’ve come to rely on.”
This is an important day for Western Cana-
dian agriculture. It marks a continued commitment to keeping key pieces of the ag supply chain owned and operated here in Saskatchewan—by the very members and communities who rely on these services to support their farms, livelihoods, and rural economies.
Importantly, Riverbend Co-op intends to retain many of the familiar faces customers in Nokomis and Lanigan know and trust. “We know that strong relationships are at the heart of agriculture,” added Sarvis. “That’s why we’re excited to welcome these dedicated individuals to our team and continue serving customers with the same local care and expertise they expect.”
“This is more than just an expansion—it’s a commitment to agriculture and to the communities we serve,” Sarvis continued. “We’re investing in people, relationships, and infrastructure to ensure we continue to grow alongside our members and customers.”
With this transition, customers in Nokomis and Lanigan will continue to receive expert agronomic advice and can now use their Co-op
The official transition date is September 2, 2025.
membership number for purchases, along with gaining access to expanded offerings through Riverbend Co-op.
the Road
It was a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon and Mrs B and I were out for a walk around the neighbourhood. Along the way, we stopped to speak with some neighbours who were out on their front lawn. These neighbours have a young, pre-school daughter, Tiffany. She is a cute little kid, all curly hair and dimples and full of giggles. Tiffany was wearing a tiara in her hair, a small crown, so I said, Good afternoon, Princess Tiffany. She giggled (of course). And I asked her why she was being a princess - she said she was practicing to be a Birthday Princess 'cause she was having a birthday party the next day and she was going to be 5. And she held up her hand with her fingers spread just to make sure I knew how many five were.
Mrs B and I congratulated her and wished her Happy Birthday and then I told Tiffany that we had been invited to a birthday party for our friend Dave - he was going to be 95. And just to show her how many 95 were, and to show off a little about my own bigboy counting skills, I used both hands with fingers spread to count off to 90 - 10, 20, 30 . . . dum de dum dum . . . 80, 90 and then flashed a final one-handed 5 fingers - 95. Tiffany’s eyes had been getting larger and larger and rounder and rounder as her amazement and astonishment grew. But then she frowned and her eyes narrowed and putting her hands on her hips like little girls do, said ‘Did he start at 1?’
The invitation had arrived via e-mail - Come celebrate Dave's 95th - Roast him or Toast him - and was scheduled for the following weekend.
So at Dave's party, I put that question to him, if he had started at one, and he said, “Fer crying out loud, who can remember that far back ? ”
And whether Dave remembered or not, if he really was 95 that meant he was born in 1930. And turns out 1930 was a very interesting year.
Scotch tape was invented in 1930 as were chocolate chip cookies and frozen food.
Colonel Sanders opened his first KFC restaurant in 1930.
Ray Charles, Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood were born in 1930, as was Warren Buffet and Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon.
Tim Horton, who should have been awarded an Order of Canada, but wasn't, was born in 1930.
But Dave was just shaking his head, Nope, nope, don't remember any of that.
The cow didn't jump over the moon in that year, but Nellie Jay, a gentle and well-mannered Guernsey cow from Missouri made a good start.
Nellie Jay was a tad on the short side at only 5 feet tall, and at 1,000 pounds maybe a tad too much on the full-figured side but she had a pretty face with big, liquid brown
eyes, a soft, warm nose and a warm, smooth coat. She also had superior milk-producing skills and had to be milked 3 times a day.
In February of 1930 Nellie Jay became the first cow to fly in an airplane. Her trip was part of a promotion for a fair in Missouri and as part of that promotion Nellie Jay was milked while aloft - 24 quarts. The milk was put into small containers which had little parachutes attached so they could be dropped out of the plane and float down to the crowds below who were attending the fair.
My first thought was "Well, that's cool", but that was immediately followed by thought number 2: "What if the parachutes don't open? Getting hit on the head with a container of milk dropped from 500 feet up?"
Theoretically, an object dropped from 500 feet will hit the ground at 122 miles per hour. Practically, however, considering wind resistance, the speed would be considerably less. Even so, if that little parachute were to fail, somebody was going to get, um, udderly creamed.
The year 1930 also saw the start of The Loony Tunes cartoon series and the cartoon character, Betty Boop, made her debut in an animated movie in that year. (I have matching floor mats with her picture on them in my truck; the floor mat with Yosemite Sam's likeness rides in the back, in the box - he has a tendency to be rude and obnoxious.)
The first Mickey Mouse cartoon strip appeared in the New York Times in January of 1930, which reminded me of Pluto the Dog. And that reminded me of the planet Pluto. Pluto the Planet was discovered in 1930.
Wow, Dave, I said. You’ve been around as long as a planet. I maybe got a little carried away and continued, saying that Pluto the Planet had enjoyed a long and illustrious career, more than 75 years worth, before being sent into forced retirement almost 20 years ago . . . down-graded to being a dwarf planet.
And again I said, Wow, Dave, you’ve been around as long as Pluto the Planet and you have even been in retirement for longer than Pluto has - wow, that’s a long time, Dave, that’s a really long time.
Dave was noticeably less thrilled with this observation than I was and with a glowering look commented, Well, Uranus was discovered before Pluto so what does that say about you?”
You have to watch it with Dave - you give him the gears a little and he throws a whole transmission right back at you.
I can’t wait until Dave’s birthday next year. I’ll go thru the same finger flashing thing, finishing with a final one-handed flourish of five fingers saying '95' and then as I say, '96', I hold up my other hand with just a single digit extended.
Natural gas, coal, and hydro electricity generation keep us alive.
Once again there is someone out there trying to push ideology over reality in our province.
Yes i am referring to the letter to the editor writer in the August issue.
The letter writer believes that our clean coal fired electricity somehow is responsible for our northern forest fires and the smoke that irritates him. And who does he blame,our premier and the rest of the Sask Party.
What should be investigated is the cause of these fires. Its not so called climate change- it's people. Some fires are accidental but a lot are being started on purpose as we have seen in the news over the past month. Perhaps our police departments should be doing more intense investigating and charge these arsonists. But I guess it's convenient to blame our provincial leaders instead of the federal liberal and ndp coalition for the past decade of terrible environmental and business policies. We seem to have these forest fires every year but we can't seem to have logging and lumber processing to minimize the risks .
AI would also like all of the readers of your publication to go on the Saskpower website and study "Where Your Power Comes From." You can see for yourself that clean coal fired generation, natural gas generation, and hydro electricity are the 3 sources that deliver power 90 plus percent of the time. They are responsible for running your air conditioning and your heat when you need it. You can see for yourself that solar and wind power is intermittent and only good for supplementing the big 3. Solar and wind generation only produce about 25% of their nameplate rating over a calender year. When it's dark outside and the wind isn't blowing, you get 0% production no matter how many solar and wind farms are installed at a cost of 100's of millions of dollars.
I would like to thank the staff at Saskpower for the great job they are doing in keeping the power on and keeping us safe with reliable power generation almost 100% of the time. And those who oppose coal should probably go on a tour of the power plants at Coronach and Estevan to see the advancements made in clean power generation.
Our province and the rest of Canada have enough forests,farmland,pastures, ,and other grasslands that act as a carbon sink for many times our population. That is why they keep bringing more people into this country every year. CO2 is not
a problem,if anything we need more of it in our atmosphere. It makes up a tiny fraction of the air we breathe and it's actually good for nature. It results in healthy food for everyone.
I personally have developed chronic environmental fatigue over the last decade. Blaming weather events ,that have happened at roughly the same rates as past years,on climate change is disinformation. I am tired of the same groups of people that think they can change our weather by taxing the daylights out of all the working people and consumers as well. Someone is always out there trying to scam more money out of the general population usually promoting fear or using a puppet(Greta).
Lastly, we used to use windmills for power in the 1900's. Until something better came along. Saskpower.And the first electric vehicle was produced in the late 1800's and was basically gone by the early 1900's. Why?
Its because something better and more reliable came along. The internal combustion engine. We need to keep improving the technology that actually works,not hoping that it might work. Maybe.
Speakerphones : Thank Social Media for the Relationship Recession
s with any technology, social media isn't inherently harmful. Who uses it, how long they use it, and how they use it determine its impact. Undoubtedly, you've heard the "warnings": social media can undermine selfesteem, fuel jealousy, promote unhealthy comparisons, and rob us of quality time. The real danger of social media is something you have probably noticed among your family, friends, and acquaintances: social media is dramatically changing how we develop and maintain friendships and love. There was a time when relationships felt comforting. The journey from "prom date" to "lifelong spouse" was an attainable dream. Romance resembled more like cheesy rom-coms than Game of Thrones. Then social media arrived, promoting a dopamine addiction by offering instant validation through likes, comments, and followers, resulting in endless scrolling. Today, many people associate the quick bursts of dopamine that they get from thumbs up and comments with their self-worth.
Friends and romantic partners don't come with a "like" button every time you cook dinner, take out the garbage, are fashionably dressed, or order the steak tartare on date night. However, posting a picture of your steak tartare on Facebook might, hopefully, elicit a few likes for your self-esteem, along with "Looks delicious!" comments. Based on your maturity level, you may expect your partner to praise you as your followers do. When they don't, you might feel they aren't "supportive enough." Even if they are supportive, it's not the same dopamine rush you get from a stranger's "like." Eventually, you may crave validation from strangers rather than your partner, family, or friends, leading you to lean into social media's glorification of the "exit mentality."
It's well known that most social media content is curated, creating a distorted view of reality. Yet, we let staged content convince us that there are always better options, causing us to be ungrateful and unhappy with what we have. As we scroll through feeds filled with attractive people, elaborate romantic gestures, laughter on exotic beaches, and stories about finding happiness, an exit mentality begins to develop. Inevitable conflicts in your relationships provoke the question, "Could I do better?" Over time, our ability to commit, be patient, and grow within our friendships and romantic relationships tends to decline.
Social media has undoubtedly altered perceptions of what's considered normal, often presenting an idealized version of reality, especially in terms of lifestyles, appearances, and social interactions. When you're bombarded with images of romantic photos, holiday getaways, and surprise gifts, your subconscious convinces you that they signify a healthy relationship. What you don't see are the arguments, the bills, the therapy sessions, and the compromises—factors that contribute to building strong relationships and promoting growth.
Recently, I read a study that found the average social media user engages with over 400 people daily through DMs, comments, views, and reactions. That's 400 mini connections, most of them with strangers. Yes, they're fleeting,
but collectively, they can undermine the emotional exclusivity that defines close relationships. When you dedicate your attention, flirtation, or emotional energy to hundreds of micro-interactions, your connection with your friends and partner weakens. It's like watering 20 plants with one cup of water; none of them get enough to stay healthy.
An observation: Social media exacerbates the issue of trust, the cornerstone of any relationship, romantic or otherwise. Questioning a partner's commitment based on something seen on social media has become increasingly common. Why did she take a picture of her steak tartare at a swank downtown restaurant? She never does that! Who's she with? Surprisingly, so far, romantic relationships haven't followed the same path as Neanderthals. We experienced less relationship anxiety when we weren't exposed to someone's daily activities unless we were physically with them.
Additionally, social media's overlord, the Internet, has warped, especially for men, expectations of a partner by giving effortless 24/7 access to pornography. A person who struggles to get someone to reply to their texts or lacks intimacy in their life can easily create a relationship fantasy, provided they make the monthly payments. A beautiful person showering you with affection and NSFW (not safe for work) photos is very appealing and makes for a lucrative business model; hence, new adult content platforms, such as OnlyFans and Fansly, continue to emerge.
Your time isn't the only thing social media consumes; it also drains your attention, influences your expectations, erodes your sense of trust, and hinders your ability to be present in a relationship.
Ironically, social media has led people to spend more time alone, with their feeds serving as a form of company. Online platforms are increasingly becoming the primary venue for socialization, especially among younger generations. Social media is creating a world marked by rising singledom. Inherently, this trend is neither better nor worse than one filled with couples and families. However, the increase in singledom and, as being reported, the "loneliness crisis," is creating a society that's fundamentally different from what we experienced pre-COVID, with accompanying significant social, economic, and political implications, raising the question: Is this what people genuinely want, or are social media algorithms redefining what makes a relationship worth pursuing?
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
Fraser Downie Harris,Saskatchewan
COUNCIL REPORTS
Submitted by your local Council Administrators. Ask your local Council to send us a monthly report.
TOWN OF ASQUITH
The Town of Asquith held its regular council meeting on August 13th, 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10th, 2025.
Council has made annual donations to STARS since 2020. They continued this tradition with a pledge of $200.00 at the August meeting.
The curling rink portion of the Asquith Sports Centre was demolished at the end of July. The building was in a ruinous condition and had become a safety hazard in recent years.
Thanks to the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant through SGI, the Town was able to install two radar signs, a three-way stop, and other signage on Railway Avenue to reduce speeding.
The Town has been approved for funding through the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative to develop a new strategic plan in collaboration with the Rural Municipality of Vanscoy No. 345. We look forward to working with the R.M. and Casa Boldt Consulting to develop plans that will serve residents in both municipalities.
Fall Clean Up Weekend will take place 9:00A.M. to 5:00P.M. on September 20th and 21st at the Sportsground parking lot. There will be large bins to collect trash and metal, as well as a trailer to collect used tires without rims. This event is open to residents of the Town of Asquith only.
The old landfill will be open for Asquith residents to dispose of untreated wood, leaves, branches, and general garden waste every second Saturday from April 26th until October 11th. Note that the landfill may not open if the road is too wet from rainfall.
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN
Council Meeting August 6, 2025. Council approved the minutes of the July 9th, 2025 regular meeting of council, as well as the minutes of the July 23rd, 2025 Special Meeting. Minutes will be available on our website shortly for review.
There were no delegates to the meeting. Council reviewed the July 2025 Garbage and Recycling Services invoice provided by Loraas. This invoice reflects a change in our billing structure, highlighting a reduction in service costs. Discussions regarding changes for 2026 will be held at a later meeting should council so desire.
Reminder that there a public meeting will be held Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hawarden Centennial Hall. Council will hear verbal submissions regarding both the Water Wolf District OCP, as well as the Hawarden Zoning Bylaw. You may also provide written submissions if you so desire. Those will be read on your behalf. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact administration. At the August 6th meeting council requested that a provision be added that allows up to 6 hens. No roosters will be allowed. There will be specific procedures regarding care and control of said animals implemented. Administration is working with Crosby Hanna Urban Planners on the specifics. The updated version of our Zoning Bylaw will be available
on our website for review shortly.
Council has adopted Bylaw 05-25; a bylaw regarding building into practice. The Building Bylaw will be available online. Council has retained Municode Building Inspectors Inc. from Warman. Friendly reminder that building without an approved Development and Building Permit will result in A Stop work order being issues immediately, as well as penalties and fees being levied.
Council intends to pass a Municipal Heritage Property Designation Bylaw at the Sept 17th, 2025 regular meeting of council, which will be held following the special meeting. This designation is specific to the Commemorative Bell located at the Original Fire Hall Site [Lot 1-2, Block 7, Plan G322].
The Village has had a website for almost 1 year now. The site has proven to be quite successful. www.villageofhawarden.ca. The next step is to create an interface that allows administration to update the website internally. This will allow the office to update in a timely matter without having to obtain the assistance of a web developer. Council approved this development at the meeting. The cost will be about $900.00 and should be completed in the next couple of weeks. This will then mean instead of the highlights stating “items will be available online shortly”, correspondence will say “item available online”. The next online phase of our Hawarden Improvement Project is to put all of our current bylaws on the website. Stay tuned! The Hawarden Rink has definitely seen better days, and discussions are on-going regarding to how best to deal with the structure. For the time being “No Trespassing” signs will be added. Please stay clear.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Cemetary Clean-Up Day. A huge thank you goes out to Jordan Phillips who provided equipment, and expertise for the event. The Lucki and the Blosky Families also assisted with the event, as did numerous members of council. A BBQ was held after the work was done. Thank you to Southern Meats in Kenaston for your generous contribution. The burgers were tasty. A Fall Community CleanUp will be announced later this month. We hope to see everyone there.
The next regular meeting of council is September 17, 2025. The regular meeting will be held immediately following the public meeting. Both the public and the regular meeting of September 17, 2025 will be held in the Hawarden Centennial Hall.
RM OF VANSCOY
RM of Vanscoy Rural Address Signage
Recently the RM of Vanscoy has been installing address signage throughout the Municipality. The RM of Vanscoy will provide and install rural address signs for occupied residences & buildings existing before May 1, 2024.Those built after are at the owners expense.
These signs are used for emergency services only and NOT as a mailing address for mail or parcel delivery. Landowners are responsible for maintaining and replacing signs at their expense. Signs can be ordered through the RM Office.
For more information consult Bylaw 21-2022 on the RM of Vanscoy website.
REGULAR LOCAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
RM OF CORMAN PARK - September 23, 8:15am
RM OF DUNDURN - September 9, 8:00am
RM OF EAGLE CREEK - September 9, 9:00am
RM OF GREAT BEND - September 10, 9:00am
RM OF HARRIS - September 11, 8:00am
RM OF MCCRANEY - September 18, 8:00am
RM OF MILDEN - September 10, 9:00am
RM OF MONTROSE - September 11, 9:00am
RM OF PERDUE - September 9, 9:00am
RM OF ROSEDALE - September 9, 8:00am
RM OF RUDY - September 10, 6:00pm
RM OF VANSCOY - September 11, 9:00am
TOWN OF ASQUITH - September 10, 7:00pm
TOWN OF BIGGAR - September 9 & 23, 7:15pm
TOWN OF DELISLE - September 11, 7:00pm
TOWN OF DUNDURN - September 9, 5:30pm
TOWN OF HANLEY - September 18, 7:00pm
TOWN OF LANGHAM -, September 8 & 22, 6:30pm
TOWN OF OUTLOOK - September 10 & 24, 7:00pm
TOWN OF RADISSON - September 10 & 24, 7:00pm
TOWN OF ZEALANDIA - September 17, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BORDEN - September 9 & 23, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF BRODERICK - Sept 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF CONQUEST - September 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF GLENSIDE - September 10, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF HARRIS - September 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF HAWARDEN - September 3, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF KENASTON - September 9, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF KINLEY - September 9, 6:30pm
VILLAGE OF LOREBURN - September 10, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF MILDEN - September 17, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF PERDUE - September 9, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF STRONGFIELD - September 9, 7:30pm
VILLAGE OF TESSIER - September 8, 7:00pm
VILLAGE OF VANSCOY - September 10, 7:30pm Regular Council meetings are open to any and all members of the public. Some restrictions may apply. Dates may change. Check with local Councils.
TOWN OF DELISLE
Council held a regular meeting on August 14th at 7pm during which the following items were addressed:
Council supported the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed on tax enforcement efforts on certain properties.
Council acknowledged and accepted the List of Lands in Arrears list.
A resolution was passed to support STARS as per their request for a donation in the amount of $1000.00.
A resolution was passed to sponsor the Fall Fest Senior’s Supper on September 4th in the amount of $1,000.00 and the Balloon Twister event in the amount of $500.00.
The 2025 Waterworks Rate Policy & Waterworks Capital Investment Strategy were adopted.
Council agreed to reimburse Theresa Hoppe $300 for damage done to her driveway by the grader during the 2024 winter season
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Nominations of Candidates for the Office of: Councilor – Village of Vanscoy Number to be elected – 1
Will be received by the undersigned at the Village Office (109 Main Street, Vanscoy, SK)
During regular business hours on Tuesday September 30, 2025 until October 15, 2025
Nomination forms may be obtained at the Vanscoy Village Office
Dated this 31st day of August, 2025
Dawn Steeves Returning Officer
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Saskatchewan RCMP
Keeping kids safe this back-to-school season
he beginning of September also means the beginning of back-toschool season. As students and teachers head back to the classrooms, Saskatchewan RCMP encourage everyone to do their part to make the transition back to school a safe one.
Saskatchewan RCMP ask parents and caregivers to remind children of the following school safety precautions:
Crossing the road safely: Remind children to stay alert, check for oncoming vehicles, and only cross at approved crossing locations. Encourage them to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them, ensuring they are seen.
Be aware of their surroundings: Avoiding distractions like texting or listening to music with both ear buds in can help keep a child safe in high-traffic areas.
School bus safety: Instruct children to stay at least five big steps away from the edge of the curb while waiting for the school bus. They should only approach the bus after it has fully stopped, and the doors have opened. If children need to cross the street, they should always walk in front of the bus, staying in the driver’s line of sight.
PIKE LAKE LAWN & GARDEN
- 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
- 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.
- RM of Dundurn - Full quarter 10km east of Dundurn c/w spectacular views of Blackstrap Lake. SAMA states 150 acres arable.
Biking and scootering to school safely: When biking or scootering to school, children should wear a helmet that is Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved and follow the posted traffic signs. Install a horn or bell on children’s bikes and scooters so they can alert other travellers when needed.
Kids aren’t the only ones who need to be on the look out. Whether you are a new or experienced driver, Saskatchewan RCMP reminds everyone behind the wheel to take additional precautions when driving in and around school zones and parks. Drivers are reminded to follow the posted speed limit in school zones, to yield to children walking, biking or scootering, and to obey the stop arm of school buses.
“As school zones become significantly busier next week, we’re urging all drivers to slow down and stay alert,” says S/Sgt. Jill McLaren, the officer who leads Saskatchewan RCMP’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Unit. “Extra caution can go a long way – especially when watching for children who may be learning to navigate busy roads or finding their bus for the first time. Your attention and care can help make the start of the school year safe and positive for everyone.”
- Montrose - 58.79 acres with 696000 cu yd. of gravel inventory.
- 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
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Asquith Better Life Recreation Association Bingo
The Better Life Recreation Association (BLRA) would like to thank Sky West Farms for. supporting our September bingo on the 26th. They have generously donated funds that will allow us to increase our payouts to our wonderful patrons. Thank you again from all of us at the BLRA.
Asquith Better Life Recreation Association Friday Bingos
September 26, 2025
October 24, 2025
November 28, 2025
December(no bingo)
January 30, 2026
February 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
April 24, 2026
May 29, 2026
June 26, 2026
Farmers Market
Fridays 10am - 3pm
Borden Community Centre
Sonningdale
Seniors Lounge
Pie and Coffee
Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm
Cookies and Coffee
Fridays 2pm - 4pm
Vanscoy Senior Citizens Events Starting Again in September
On May 29, 2025 a potluck supper was held at the centre to celebrate those members who had a birthday in the first six months of the year. The meal was spectacular followed with birthday cake. At this event there was two presentations.
The first one that was donated by Roger and Brenda Shindelka was a framed picture of the four elevators that stood proudly in Vanscoy.
The second was the presenting of a quilt by the Country Quilters. Their members got together and made it from start to finish. It is their hope that the Seniors will use it as a fundraiser to buy something for the centre.
We are currently looking to fill two positions, the treasurer and the Rec Board representative. Jo Ann Howdle is moving from Vanscoy and has had to resign her position effective immediately. We would like to take
this time to thank her for all her work. Please consider volunteering for one of these positions. Let Raelene Boyle know if you have any questions.
September will get events started up again. The Country Quilters will be in the centre the first and third Tuesday starting September 2nd at 1 pm. Any one interested in quilting is invited to check it out. Cards will begin in September, running Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 pm.
On Thursday September 18th we will be having a potluck supper to celebrate any members who had a birthday in July, August or September.
On Friday September 26 there will be Kaiser night starting at 7 pm.
Membership are available for $10/yr, please contact Raelene Boyle at 306 230 5042 or raeathome57@gmail.com.
Cakes to Celebrate Members Birthdays
Doylefest 2025: Music, Culture, and Community at Eagle Creek Regional Park
Saskatoon, SK – Doylefest is back for another unforgettable year! From September 5 – 7, 2025, Eagle Creek Regional Park, near Asquith, SK, will come alive with music, cultural experiences, and community spirit, all in support of the Community Arts Mentorship Program.
A Weekend of Music and Fun for a Great Cause Doylefest is a fundraiser that directly supports Community Art Mentorship Program’s work providing music and art programs, instruments, and mentorship to northern and remote Saskatchewan communities. By attending, you’re helping bring the arts to places that need them most.
This year’s lineup features an incredible mix of local and touring talent. The Steadies, Heartstrings, Oscar’s Hollow, Raven Reid, Former Lovers,
Graham Tilsley will take the stage alongside many more artists for a weekend of non-stop entertainment. Expect daytime family-friendly performances and lively late-night indoor cabarets.
More Than Music Beyond the main stage, Doylefest 2025 is packed with activities for all ages:
● Disc Golf Tournament – compete on Eagle Creek’s scenic course
● Cultural Pavilion – storytelling, archery, and food demonstrations
● Workshops – including a Reconciliation Workshop and a Jigging Workshop with a live performance
● Family Fun – kids’ activities, tie-dye and vendors
● Camping and Community – enjoy the full weekend with on-site camping at beautiful Eagle Creek Regional Park.
Whether you’re here for the music, the workshops, or just the campfire jams, Doylefest is the perfect way to close out summer with friends and family.
Event Details:
● Dates: September 5 – 7, 2025
● Location: Eagle Creek Regional Park, SK
● Tickets:
○ Day Pass: $30
○ Weekend Pass: $50
○ 18 & under: FREE
Available online at communityartsmentorship.com/doylefest or the gate
● Camping: Book directly through Eagle Creek Regional Park.
Join us for a weekend of music, culture, and community while making a difference for Saskatchewan’s arts programs.
AGRICULTURE REPORT
It was a hot week in Saskatchewan with heavy thunderstorms bringing strong winds and large hail to some regions. Harvest is in full swing in certain areas, while rainfall and humid conditions stalled operations in other areas. Harvest progress continues to lag behind the five and 10-year averages with 12 per cent of the crop off.
The southwest continues to lead harvest progress as 23 per cent of crops are off, followed by the southeast where progress sits at 14 per cent. The east and westcentral regions trail behind at 11 per cent and six per cent harvest progress, respectively. Only a few producers in the northern regions have started combining as progress sits at three per cent in the northeast and two per cent in the northwest.
Pat “Duke” Bueckert
306-291-9675
Alvin Busby
306-227-0575
Alan Jackson
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Producers are primarily focused on combining winter cereal and pulse crops. Over half of winter cereals are in the bin with harvest progress for winter wheat at 70 per cent and fall rye at 66 per cent. There was also a notable increase in harvested pulse acres from last week, with 45 per cent of peas and 35 per cent of lentils now complete. Additionally, more producers are starting to harvest their spring cereals with triticale, barley and durum progress sitting at 42 per cent, 17 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively. The first acres of spring wheat, oats and chickpeas are coming off, but progress is minimal at this point.
Provincially, winter wheat grades are 23 per cent 1 Canada Western (CW), 65 per cent 2 CW, 11 per cent 3 CW and one per cent CW Feed. Winter wheat quality this year is lower than the 10-year average of 54 per cent 1 CW, 32 per cent 2 CW, nine per cent 3 CW and five per cent CW Feed. For fall rye, grades are 30 per cent 1 CW, 56 per cent 2 CW, 13 per cent 3 CW and one per cent sample. Like winter wheat, fall rye quality this year is lower than the 10-year average of 52 per cent 1 CW, 39 per cent 2 CW, eight per cent 3 CW and one per cent sample.
Many parts of the province were dry last week which advanced crop maturity and harvest efforts. Thunderstorms brought rain to some areas, including the Nipawin area that had the most rainfall with 42 mm, followed by the North Battleford and Consul areas with 30 mm and 28 mm, respectively. There were plenty of additional areas that received notable rainfall last week.
Despite some rainfall, provincial topsoil moisture levels fell slightly last week, but conditions remain high relative to earlier this growing season. Cropland topsoil levels are currently three per cent surplus, 77 per cent adequate, 18 per cent short and two per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is three per cent surplus, 66 per cent adequate, 27 per cent short and four per cent very short. Lastly, pasture topsoil moisture is three per cent surplus, 60 per cent adequate, 31 per cent short and six per cent very short.
Sufficient rainfall and high soil moisture levels in previous weeks have improved pasture conditions in many areas. Currently, five per cent of pastures are in excellent condition, 43 per cent are good, 38 per cent are fair, 12 per cent are poor and two per cent are in very poor condition.
Bertha armyworm activity in canola crops caused the most crop damage once again this week, but damage was fairly minor and not widespread as many infested fields have been sprayed. Grasshoppers and wildlife also caused minor crop damage in a few pockets of the province. Additionally, there was noticeable damage from strong winds and hail in areas that had thunderstorms. Finally, high temperatures paired with dry conditions caused minor damage to later-seeded crops in a few areas that haven't reached maturity yet.
Since harvest is getting into full swing, there will be increased farm equipment traffic on public roadways. Drivers are reminded to exercise patience and caution when encountering large equipment on the road. Additionally, farm equipment operating in dry fields can present a fire risk. Producers are encouraged to take safety precautions to mitigate fire risk and ensure harvest efforts are conducted safely.
Harvest can be a stressful time on the farm. The Farm Stress Line provides toll free support at 1-800-667-4442.
Fuelling good since 2017 Since its launch in 2017, more than $4.2 million dollars raised through Fuel Good Day have gone to over 870 local organizations, supporting the communities they serve.
In previous years, funds raised on Fuel Good Day have supported community organizations that provide comfort for children and their families during very difficult times, foundations that work to upgrade medical equipment to improve their patients’ lives and groups that make it easier for kids to play the sports they love.
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