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Glentworth Early Learning hosts Care for Cubs fundraiser Glentworth Early Learning and Child Care hosted their first major fundraising event, Care for Cubs, in Glentworth on January 27. It was a supper and auction (live and silent) to raise funds to support our goal of opening a childcare facility to serve our local community and surrounding areas. “We’re blown away by the support we’ve received

from the community and pleased to announce that we raised over $50,000.” “This is a huge step forward towards our goal. We were proudly sponsored by Living Sky Casino and Synterra, and couldn’t have done it without the amazing support from local individuals and companies that donated items to our auction.” “We also were pleased to announce a major spon-

sorship from the Rural Municipality of Waverly as they committed $25,000 towards our project. To date, our sponsorships amount to $48,000 and with the success of this event, we’ve raised $100,000 towards our fundraising goal.” For more information, local residents can learn more at www.glentworthchildcare.com or find them on Facebook.

Glentworth Early Learning and Child Care hosted the Care for Cubs fundraiser on January 27. Photos Submitted SALE BY TENDER ROCK PICKER

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The Rural Municipality of Excel No. 71 offers for sale an old Degelman rock picker and rake. The municipality purchased it used in 1992. There are welding repairs currently needed on it. The tires are in good shape. A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Rock Picker Tender” addressed to the R.M. of Excel No. 71 at Box 100, Viceroy, SK S0H 4H0.

For the survival of our rural towns and communities, do your best to rent or sell to your neighbours. Sell to someone who lives and does business in our rural community.

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Tenders must be postmarked by 4:00 p.m. on February 26th or dopped off at the office by March 1st, 2024.

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Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. Contact us at rm71.excel@gmail.com for pictures or for more information.

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• Three (3) year term • Rent payable by March 15 of each year

Grace Hill Farms is looking for farmable land to rent in or around RM 44, 45 and 75. We are a certified organic grain farm. We have competitive and creative land lease agreements. Visit our website at www.gracehill.ca. Contact Hart Smith c. 306-264-7891; Dwayne Smith c. 306-264-7892 or email: wefarm@gracehill.ca;

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CRANNY FARM INC. - TENDER

Conditions

Looking for Land to Rent

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Prospective bidders must rely on their own research of property to determine acreage, condition, improvements and assessments. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please submit in a clearly marked envelope “CRANNY FARM TENDER”. Tenders will close March 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. LEWANS & FORD Barrister & Solicitors Box 759, 228 Centre Street Assiniboia SK S0H 0B0 306-642-4520 or fax: 306-642-5777 lewans.ford@sasktel.net

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Prospective purchasers must rely on their own research of the property to Prospective Purchasers must rely on their own research of the property to determine acreage, condition, improvement and assessment. determine acreage, condition, improvement and assessment. Vendor to to have have access access until until October October 31, 31, 2024 2024 to to remove remove property property from from house, house, Vendor outbuildings and yardsite. outbuildings and yardsite. Highest or or any any tender tender not not necessarily necessarily accepted. accepted. Please Please submit submit aa certified certified cheque cheque Highest for 5% 5% of of the the bid bid with with the the tender tender payable payable to to “Lewans “Lewans && Ford Ford Law Law Office Office In In Trust” Trust” for in aa clearly clearly marked marked envelope envelope “Tindall “Tindall Estate Estate Tender”. Tender”. in Tender will will Close close February February 16, 16, 2024 2024 at at 2:00pm 2:00 p.m. Tender LEWANS && FORD FORD LEWANS Barrister && Solicitors Solicitors Barrister Box 759, 759, 228 228 Centre Centre Street Street Assiniboia Assiniboia SK SK SOH SOH 0B0 0B0 Box 306-642-4520 or or fax: fax: 306-642-5777 306-642-5777 306-642-4520 lewans.ford@sasktel.net lewans.ford@sasktel.net

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If your community has a event or something special happening, please call the Assiniboia Times office and we will put Sherri in touch with you to cover your news. Help us to keep your news alive.

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Assiniboia to host Streetheart and Thunder Down Under

Continued from front page Thunder Down Under, an Australian based show, has pegged Assiniboia as the only Saskatchewan stop this summer and VanDeSype expected these tickets will sell out very fast for the July 25 show. Not wanting to waste a moment of the excitement the recent announcement generated, VanDeSype said tickets for Streetheart will go on sale Feb. 6 at noon, while Thunder Down Under tickets will go on sale Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available on SaskTix.ca. The popular band, Streetheart, returned to playing live shows in

2019 after a two-year hiatus, to honor and mark the passing of lead vocalist, Kenny Shields, who passed away in 2017. The band began in 1977 and have always prided themselves on presenting music with the highest level of skill, energy and execution to continue the band’s long tradition of music excellence. Streetheart commits to delivering top quality shows to their audiences. Thunder Down Under offers an exhilarating and electrifying extravaganza, world renowned Australian male revue. Ready to set the stage on fire with their captivating

performances and infectious energy. The anticipation of the Feb. 5 announcement was high and the excitement as a result of these upcoming shows to Assiniboia was evident as a flurry of conversations were instantly created in the community as residents talked of more great things coming to SCC, as well as wanting to share the news with friends and family in neighboring communities and across the province. Watch the town’s and SCC Facebook pages and the Assiniboia Times for information on these upcoming events.

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Junior Rebels lose to Quakers, Senior Rebels start playoffs The Richardson Pioneer Southern Junior Rebels lost 7-4 to the Saskatoon Quakers, during a home game at the Southland Co-op Centre on February 3. Assiniboia goals were scored by Kellan Bates, Matt Morhart, Easton Lee, and Ryder Petersen. Jake Starke picked up a pair of assists. The next Rebels game was held Wednesday night at the Southland Co-op Centre, when they hosted the Pilot Butte Storm.

The Junior Rebels will be in Regina to face the Extreme Hockey Capitals on Friday, February 9. The Junior Rebels will host the Saskatoon Westleys at the Southland Coop Arena on Saturday, February 10. Senior Rebels The Senior Rebels will have a home-and-home series against Gravelbourg this weekend. They will play in Gravelbourg on Saturday, February 10, and then host

the Hornets at the Southland Co-op Centre on Sunday, February 11.

Streetheart, with special guest Tyler Lewis, will be rocking the Southland Co-op Centre on April 20. Tickets go on sale on February 6, and they are available to Photo courtesy Streetheart website purchase from SaskTix.ca.

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Saskatchewan teachers to withdraw noon-hour supervision Teachers provided a 48 hours’ notice of a one-day, provincewide withdrawal of noon-hour supervision that will take place Thursday, February 8. The withdrawal of noonhour supervision means teachers will not be available to supervise students who are eating lunch at school or taking part in noon-hour activities. Teachers will leave the building during each school’s designated lunch break period. Although teachers often provide lunch break supervision, it is done on a voluntary basis. The responsibility to provide the necessary

level of supervision to ensure student safety is held by school divisions under The Education Act, 1995. School divisions will make parents and caregivers aware of any operational or schedule changes due to Thursday’s job action. “A decade of government funding cuts has meant parents in several school divisions are forced to pay out-of-pocket fees of $100 or more for their kids to stay at school over the noon hour,” says Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samantha Becotte. “School boards face the impossible

task of balancing government funding shortfalls and the rising costs of services that students need. Students and families are caught in the middle, and I encourage every parent and caregiver in the prov-

ince to let our government officials know how they feel about that.” Teachers understand that the withdrawal of noon-hour supervision will be an inconvenience to many families. Parents

and caregivers concerned about the impact of job action should contact their MLAs and elected school board trustees and urge them to get the government’s bargaining committee back to the table.

Individuals are invited to join tens of thousands of people from across the province in taking action and showing support for education and teachers by signing up for Tell Them Tuesday.

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The Southland Co-op has donated $25,000 to the Coronach Rec Board to assist with the pool rebuild project. The cheque was presented to Kelsey Manske (centre left) and Heather Dionne (centre right) by Jim Achtymichuk (left) and Gil Trithardt (right), Southland Board Members. Courtesy Southland Co-op

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ASSINIBOIA SENIOR REBELS Local teachers participated in another day of job action issuing rotating strikes on February 1 in their continued attempts to bring the government back to the bargaining table on issues of classroom sizes Photo by Linda Hall and complexity.

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ANXIETY AND STRESS CAN CAUSE PARANOIA

Sabrina Kraft skraft@weyburnreview.com

ecently I had an online friend reach out to me in a private message, to ask me if I was upset with her. The question caught me off guard, and I responded quickly to reassure her that I was not mad or upset. The message was instead prompted by other stressors in her life, and she was very sensitive in the situation that she had projected some of her worries onto something that was not an issue. This happens a lot for me, where I project my stress or anxieties into other parts of my life. Irrational fears can keep you on guard at times, and absolutely can make you feel anxious, and can lead to paranoia. The mind and body are connected, so both anxiety and paranoia can create similar physical sensations like a racing heart or an overall jittery or nervous feeling. When paranoia and anxiety coexist, they often worsen the symptoms that a person can experience. It is important to establish healthy coping skills, and challenge any cognitive distortions and negative thoughts by exploring facts versus fears. It is also important to build trust in others, and gain the tools needed to manage emotions. I had immediately reassured my friend because I knew that if she lost trust in that moment, or felt ignored by not receiving an answer, it would have lead to additional fears and there would be a snowball effect of those fears just getting larger and larger. There is still some trauma for many people in our community from the uncertainty and stress that was caused during the COVID-19 pandemic. It definitely did not help

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SaskParks announces 2024 campsite reservation dates Reservations for Saskatchewan Provincial Parks 2024 camping season are set to begin April 1 for seasonal campsites and April 2 to 9 for nightly, Camp-Easy and group campsites. “Camping continues to be an affordable vacation option for Saskatchewan residents and visitors,” said Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross. “We are happy to announce there will be no fee increases this year when visiting a provincial park. We hope this encourages families to take a moment to explore the beauty of our province and make lasting memories.” Schedule People can begin reserving their campsites starting April 1. Reservations open at 7 a.m. each day. The complete reservation schedule for 2024 is as follows: Fees For a complete listing of fees to experience Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks, visit Sask Park’s reservation site. There are no fee increases for park entry, swimming, and Camp-Easy, nightly,

seasonal, and group camping, for the 2024 camping season. Some of the new reservation system features campers can look forward to this year include: • Group camping: has been improved with advanced search functionality to provide better search returns that meet visitors’ booking requirements. • Recreation hall reservations: have been streamlined and enhanced to allow for multi-day bookings and where visitors can change and cancel online. • Park entry improvements: daily and weekly entry permits purchased online in advance of a visitor’s stay are refundable if date or license plate changes are required prior to arrival, adding more flexibility to purchasing entry online and reducing entry gate congestion. Also new this year is the addition of 28 new seasonal sites across Buffalo Pound, Candle Lake, Echo Valley, Greenwater Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks due to the seasonal camping program’s popularity.

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the situation to have to be more separated from friends and family during that time. Increased paranoia and anxiety did set in, and many people have not healed from it. Add into the mix an over-exposure to media, including social media, and it is quite easy to fall into self-doubt, or feel uncertain about the future. It seems that society has fallen into some bad habits, especially being rude and impatient when handling situations. It can be easier to project that rudeness right back to a person, but then you are just repeating the cycle. Kindness is a better solution. The good news is that like many other mental health conditions, both paranoia and anxiety can be managed after time, with proper diagnosis and programs that are available right in our community. Mental health services help people manage both psychological and behavioural health issues. Mental health counselors work one-on-one with people to assist them with emotional,. psychological and cognitive issues. They may counsel individuals, couples and even families to facilitate a nurturing and constructive therapy environment. There are both online and in-person programs that are available to those who need them. It is also important to be there as a support to a friend or colleague if they come to you. Often, one just needs someone to listen to them, so they feel acknowledged. If the conversation leads to something uncomfortable, or you start to worry about their safety, be sure to guide that person to the mental health programs in our community. It might feel like you are being a tattletale to file a mental health report, but there are cases of actually saving a life by making those calls. Also remember to use the 211 Saskatchewan resource, as you can stay anonymous, while finding the right provider for your situation.

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ACHS’s inspiring journey in cancer fundraising through Pink Day basketball games

Head basketball coach Al Wandler showed everyone what good sportsmanship is when he auctioned off waxing his leg as part of the fund raising. The lucky winner was Megan Gronsdahl, a former player. Photo by Linda Hall

Continued from front page The 2024 pink game showcased the ACHS girl Rockets taking on Balgonie. The event was held in conjunction with the senior girls basketball tournament, which included seven other teams. The first pink uniforms were purchased in 2009 by the ACHS SRC. The current uniforms were purchased by Al Wandler and his brother Sean in honour of their parents, Art and Edna, who both passed away from cancer. The ripple effects are seen in both school and community from such an amazing initiative. Wandler responded, “It

is a massive event in our community that everyone takes part in. We have thousands of dollars in merchandise being donated from many businesses and community members for our online auction and penny parade raffle.” Wandler affirms that this event has become larger than just a high school event as the local Kinette Club has helped out a great deal. The pink game encompasses the whole community. “Also, through our Pay It Forward pink uniform campaign, the pink game has spread to 29 other communities across the province. It has shown our

players that they are part of something bigger than themselves and it shows members in our community that high school students can do great things,” added Wandler. In his 15th year of organizing the annual pink game and the fundraising efforts, Wandler said this will be his last at the helm. He offered his gratitude to ACHS staff and students, as well as the Town of Assiniboia for their unwavering support shown through the past 15 years knowing the event would not be the success it was without the community efforts, and for that he is humbled.

Welcoming All Little Ones Born In 2023 Be a part of our Baby Album, a lovely keepsake treasure.

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Deadline for entries will be Feb. 24. Prize draw made Feb. 27.

The ACHS team hits the court for the annual Pink Game fundraiser.

February 9, 2024 Civic News February is Heart Health Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health. Follow along on the Town of Assiniboia Recreation & Community Wellness Facebook page @AssiniboiaRecreation for FAB – FIT – FUN - FEBRUARY. 2024 PROPERTY TAX PREPAYMENT NOTICES THANK YOU RESIDENTS! We appreciate all who took the opportunity to save some money on their property taxes. There is still opportunities for Prepayment Property Tax Discounts as follows: 2.5 % on amounts paid on or before February 28th, 2.0 % on amounts paid on or before March 31st, 1.5 % on amounts paid on or before April 30th, 1.0 % on amounts paid on or before May 31st. QUESTIONS? We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding Property Taxes. Please visit www.assiniboia.net to view! Fill the Events Calendar! Calling all organizations/clubs, our online events calendar on the Assiniboia website is an easy way to get the word our about your events. Events Calendar submissions get promoted in the Assiniboia Times and the Town social media. Lets fill it up for 2024 and get the word out!

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2024 Recycling/Garbage Reminder Friendly Reminder to have your carts out on collections days by 7:00 a.m. We also appreciate the removal of your garbage/recycling carts same day. The 2024 Loraas Recycling & Garbage Schedule is available for pick up at the Town office or online at www.assiniboia.net. The 2023 Drinking Water Quality & Compliance Annual Notice to Consumers report is now available online on our website and is also displayed on the Town Office Bulletin board in the Asaskan Complex. REMINDERS:  The NEXT Regular Council meeting will be Tuesday, February 6th at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Asaskan Complex, 131 Third Ave West.  For all things SOUTHLAND CO-OP CENTRE, visit www.assiniboiarecreation.com. Check the Ice Schedule, book the Simulator Room, purchase a membership for the teen centre or climbing wall, or check the recreation programming schedule!

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Remarkable journey of STARS: celebrating 10,000 missions Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter Since arriving April 30, 2012, STARS officially crossed the milestone of 10,000 missions flown in late December of 2023, just 11 years after arriving in the province. The STARS website, Mission Records - STARS, outlines where each mission was flown in the provinces it serves, marking 1,018 in Saskatchewan for the 2022-23 fiscal year. “In Saskatchewan, we operate three helicopters. One is permanently stationed at each base, while the third rotates between the bases to ensure there is no gap in service when a helicopter has to undergo maintenance or regular servicing,” said Jonah van Driesum, Communications Officer (Sask.), Marketing and Communications, STARS, in an interview with SASKTODAY.ca, STARS also said between the two bases they have 35 Air Medical Crew (nurses and paramedic); 24 Pilots and 23 Transport Physicians. The two bases are located in Regina and Saskatoon airports, respectively. This allows for the faster response time to patients in need. “On average, we respond to three missions a day across the province, and approximately 1,000+ missions a year.” Did you know that each base requires $10.5M to operate each year, or $21M for the entire province? Half of that total is generously provided by the

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Government of Saskatchewan. The remainder is left to the STARS foundation team, who work tirelessly throughout the year to raise the additional $10.5M from corporate and community allies. This includes events like Critical Care on the Air radiothon and the Rescue on the Prairies challenge. “Each mission costs approximately $5,400, though that fluctuates based on the distance the helicopter has to travel and the specific needs of the patient we are responding to.” STARS also added, “Due to the support of community members who generously volunteer areas of their property for use in STARS critical care missions. When a designated landing site is not defined, our pilots and Emergency Link Centre will work with first responders and folks on the ground to identify the best landing zone possible. The general requirements are that it is flat and free of obstacles.” STARS provides training to first responders across the prairies to help manage landing zones for this exact scenario, ensuring the safety of people on the ground and the crew in the helicopter. It usually takes about eight minutes from the time a call is accepted to

the moment the STARS crews are in the air. Each helicopter has been converted into a flying intensive care unit, staffed by industry leading medical professionals and equipped with cutting edge medical technology and equipment. This equipment includes ultrasounds, blood bags and defibrillators to name a few. Saskatchewan residents know that their locations may include bumpy roads and STARS provides the best options for dealing with severe spinal and brain injuries where movement can be the patient’s worst enemy. There are a wide variety of ways community members can help S TA R S . C o m m u n i t y members can donate online at STARS.ca to help fund critical care missions. In addition, community members can host a fundraising event for STARS, and their team are always happy to help with the planning, promotion and delivery of those events through our community engagement team. Additionally, they always love to have new volunteers join us on the STARS team. “Due to Saskatchewanians incredible generosity we have been able to save thousands of lives across

virtually every community in the province. Additionally, our partnerships with allies across the province have allowed us to introduce historic innovations, including being the first air ambulance service to

carry blood on board in North America. “ STARS maintains their gratitude for ongoing support from communities across Saskatchewan, and with that being said, they also affirm they will con-

STARS officially crossed the milestone of 10,00 missions flown in Saskatchewan. Photo courtesty STARS Saskatchewan

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Valentine’s Day is a day of love nestled in the middle of February. Sweethearts use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to show the people they care about just how deep those feelings run. A 2023 survey from the National Retail Federation found consumers expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day, up from $23.9 billion in 2022. Forecasters suspect spending is likely to increase this year as well.

Bouquets These days a dozen long-stemmed red roses might be the norm for Valentine’s Day gifting. However, roses weren’t always the preferred flower for the holiday. History.com reports that, in the nineteenth century, bouquets might contain all sorts of flowers, each chosen to convey certain messages. Individuals can research the meanings behind certain flowers Valentine’s Day is awash in many different customs. and put together a Valentine’s Day gift this year that Here’s a deep look at some of those enduring expresses exactly what they are feeling. traditions and others that some may feel should be Puzzle purses brought back into favor or adopted entirely. Sweethearts in Victorian England created “puzzle purses,” which were a series of love letters that could Handwritten cards It’s a common scene each year in card retailers and be read separately, but also fit together to create a pharmacies: people three-deep in the aisle trying to design and message. These intricately folded sheets pick out Valentine’s Day cards in the eleventh hour. of paper had parts of People can save themselves the hassle of fighting messages or verses the crowds if they make their own handmade written on different cards. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, corners and were meant sweethearts created unique cards from scratch, to be read in a specific according to Country Living. And prior to products order. produced by Hallmark and other greeting card Heart-shaped chocolate companies, people used to send one another cards boxes customized with personalized messages. British chocolatier Richard Cadbury is Pampering gentlemen credited with creating It is common in North America for Valentine’s Day the first heart-shaped celebrations to lean significantly toward favoring women, who are often on the receiving end of flowers and chocolates. However, in South Korea and Japan, it is the men who are pampered with such gifts. Women purchase chocolates for their male partners, Candle light dinner family members and with a special coworkers as tokens Valentine’s Day of appreciation and menu affection. Never fear, a 306-642-4800 month later on White Now Open for Sunday Brunch Day (March 14) men Restaurant Hours: Open Monday - Sunday 11 A.M. - 9 P.M. reciprocate with candy, www.nashslounge.com cake and flowers.

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New four-year contract ratified for Saskatchewan doctors Saskatchewan physicians have ratified a new four-year contract with the Government of Saskatchewan. Ninety-three per cent of physicians who cast ballots voted in favour of the agreement. An announcement was made Monday by Health

Minister Everett Hindley and Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) President Dr. Annette Epp. “Thank you to the SMA for collaborating with the provincial government on the unprecedented investment in this new agreement which will

help to retain and recruit physicians in Saskatchewan,” Hindley said. “The agreement provides a strong foundation for competitive remuneration and benefits, and addresses concerns raised by physicians while we continue to work toward a full

Gravelbourg RCMP arrest driver: seize drugs and sawed-off rifle On January 29, 2024 at approximately 12:00 p.m., Gravelbourg RCMP performed a proactive roadside check on a vehicle parked on the side of Highway 13. Investigation determined the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was wanted on warrant by Weyburn Police Service. As a

result of continued investigation, officers located and seized approximately 3.2 grams of an unknown substance investigators believe to be methamphetamine, a sawed-off rifle, and other drug trafficking paraphernalia in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene. 42-year-old John Camp-

bell from Assiniboia, Saskatchewan was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon/firearm, and seven counts of failing to comply with an undertaking. John Campbell was scheduled to appear in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on January 31, 2024.

Kraft Hockeyville contest still seeking nominations for 2024 Grab your gear and hit the ice... It’s that time of the year again! Canada’s beloved tradition, Kraft Hockeyville, is celebrating its 18th year. The nominations for the Kraft Hockeyville 2024 program are going strong, giving communities across Canada the chance to host an NHL preseason game and secure $250,000 for arena upgrades. If your community is eager to nominate its local arena as the next MVP, now’s the time to share those compelling stories on KraftHockeyville.ca. With just two weeks remaining in the contest, the deadline is approaching fast on February 18 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Kraft Hockeyville is on a mission to fuel the passion and pride of hockey communities nationwide, breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity in Canada’s national game. Over the past 18 years, the program has provided $4.8 million to 97 communities, address-

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blended capitation model. This is a step forward toward greater access for patients to primary health care providers, and that ongoing work will continue.” The new agreement includes a record setting increase in on-going funding for physician services and initiatives of approximately $245 million, which includes general rate increases and investments

in recruitment and retention programs that allow Saskatchewan to remain competitive in the midst of a challenging national and international labor landscape. The agreement also includes significant investments in primary care that will increase team-based care and provide more stable funding to family physicians, resulting in improved access to health

care services. “Our goal was to reach an agreement that recognizes the critical role physicians play in the health care system and provide the support they need to deliver highquality, accessible patient care,” Dr. Epp said. “I firmly believe this new agreement acknowledges and values Saskatchewan physicians.”

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Obituaries

Helen Foley Helen Kathryn Foley of Coronach, SK, passed peacefully surrounded by family, on January 18, 2024, at the age of 94 years. Helen was born in Regina, SK on July 5, 1929, the daughter of Marie Schuff. When Helen was 3 years old, her mother died and she was adopted by her Aunt Barbara and Uncle Jake Noll of Coronach. Her brother John (Jackie) Noll was born in 1936. At age 7, Helen attended Highcrest School. She learned to read and books soon provided her with much enjoyment. Besides helping with the household chores, Helen soon learned to help with many farm chores like feeding the animals, milking the cows, and cleaning the barn and chicken coop. She finished her Grade 12 at Coronach School and then went to teachers’ college to become a teacher. Helen taught school until she married Elmer Foley on November 8, 1951. They started cattle and grain farming, and then six children arrived to complete their family: John in 1953, Kevin in 1955, Jeannie in 1957, Gregory in 1961, Barbara in 1965, and Timothy in 1968. Without modern day conveniences, Helen cooked, baked and cleaned for her large family, and she also helped with outside chores and fieldwork. In the 1970s, Elmer and Helen imported a Simmental heifer from Switzerland and began to build their own full blood herd. Helen was instrumental in keeping the paperwork done for selling their bulls near and far. All buyers who visited the farm would be treated to Helen’s fresh bread, buns and donuts. In 1980, they built a new home on a farm closer to Coronach. Helen liked all the trees in the yard, especially the trees that lined both sides of the lane from the road to the house. In 1992, Helen found out that she had a sister, Mary, that was born days before their birth mother passed in 1933. They were both overjoyed to find each other and they enjoyed learning about each other and their families over the years. Helen was the secretary for the Coronach Agricultural Society for many years and worked hard to keep the annual agricultural fair running. She also was active in the rink world with hockey players and figure skaters. She served on the Coronach Museum board and loved bringing history to life for the young people. She wrote many stories for the Coronach History book. She was active in the church: reading at Mass, lay services, secretary of the parish council, and a CWL member for many years. She felt it was vital to volunteer in your community. Helen’s retirement hobbies were tending to her garden, braiding rugs, bowling, playing Chinese checkers, cribbage and many other card games. She even dabbled with painting pictures again. She also continued making her famous bread and buns and pies, and hosting all our family gatherings every Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The family would like to thank the Coronach Health Centre Staff. Your compassion and exceptional care during Mom’s stay were deeply appreciated. Donations in Mom’s memory may be made to the Coronach Ladies Hospital Auxiliary or STARS Air Ambulance. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Coronach, SK, with celebrant Father Clement Amofah. Cross Bearer Kevin Foley. Candle Bearers Greg Foley and Tim Foley. Urn Bearer John Foley. The Paschal Candle was lit by Tim Foley. Readers were Elena Diebel and Jennifer Foley. Offertory gifts were presented by Jeannie Gardiner and Barbara Diebel. Music was played by Linda Poirier. The eulogy was read by Justin Foley. Interment took place at the Coronach Cemetery.

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Exercises is one of the best ways to reduce heart disease

Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults. February is Heart Month in Canada, the perfect time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health. Did you know exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease? Here are five types of exercise to improve your heart health. • Brisk walking is a great way to increase energy levels, reduce cholesterol and strengthen your heart. Moreover, it’s easier on your joints than other types of exercise like running.

• Weight training builds lean muscle mass, which can help you burn more calories at rest, and in turn, help you maintain a healthy weight. It also reduces pericardial adipose tissue, a type of fat around the heart. • Cycling is an excellent aerobic exercise that helps improve your balance and coordination. It also strengthens the heart muscles, lowers resting pulse and reduces blood fat levels. • Yoga increases strength and flexibility and promotes relaxation and mindfulness. This

helps relieve stress and reduce blood pressure. • Swimming is a full-body workout that’s good for your heart and trains the body to use oxygen more efficiently. Swimming is also low impact, so it’s a good activity for people of all ages and those with arthritis or joint pain. Finally, the most important thing is to find an activity you enjoy and can integrate into your lifestyle. Aim for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity. Consult your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

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Local curler helps team that wins international bonspiel

Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter L o c a l c u r l e r Ti m Cobbe recently helped his Saskatchewan team to captured top spot at an international bonspiel that was held in Quebec.

Tim Cobbe, who lives in Limerick but has curled out of Assiniboia for the last dozen years, joined long time friend, Jim Wilcock on the ‘Pile of Bones’ team competing at the 64-team event held in Quebec.

The team included players Tim McMahon, Jim Wilcock, Don Bzdel and Cobbe, who says he has been buddies with Wilcock all of his life and was the person who encouraged him to join their team.

Tim Cobbe joined the Pile of Bones team, that competed at the Frontenac International Bonspiel, in Quebec. From left are Tim Cobbe, second; Jim Wilcock, Photo Submitted skip; Tim McMahon, lead; and Don Bzdel, lead.

Cobbe said, “The bonspiel used to include over 100 teams but since COVID, it is just building back up again and now includes 64 teams with women joining the event a couple of years ago.” Cobbe’s team won all of their games in the A event, including the A final, putting them in the Grand Aggregate event. Even though they lost that final, both teams had identical records so the top spot was awarded to both teams. The Frontenac International Bonspiel has a storied history, all detailed on their website at www. quebecinternationalbonspiel.com. Next year will be the 100th anniversary for the event. While there is no big prize money awarded or prestigious prize winnings, Cobbe said it’s all for fun, pride and the experience of competing in something of this magnitude.

“I was a designated rookie this year meaning I had to wear a 10-foot scarf on and off the ice. It wasn’t easy to curl with but I have since filled it with pins earned and received while there and I am bringing it back for the Assiniboia Curling Club,” added Cobbe. Cobbe marveled at his first-time experience saying there were 157 rookies this year and the event included all the big event components including an awards banquet, initiation, magic potion and hospitality rooms, with much of the activity, and their accommodations, in the historic and majestic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel. The Frontenac is one of the most famous hotels in the world, located in Quebec City, inside the walls of the Old City. The Quebec International Bonspiel is not just a typical curling bonspiel as it includes trad-

itions that date back to its roots in 1913, as well as offering many other different aspects that are unique. Cobbe marveled at the ceremonies, traditions and overall ‘rock-star’ experience of participating, including 87 Highlanders from Quebec City marching teams in for special ceremonies and the main banquet. “I would definitely go back to this event and I would sure like to get a team from Assiniboia to go next time.” The Limerick resident, Assiniboia curler, says he told everyone he encountered about the amazing state-of-the-art venue in the Southland Coop Centre and Prince of Wales centre and the wonderful curling facility in his curling community. “Our rink is far above what we played in while in Quebec, although it is an older arena.”

Moose Jaw hits high gear, to host wheelchair curling nationals Randy Palmer MooseJawToday.com For most teams from Saskatchewan heading into a Canadian championship, it’s usually a situation where the goal is to win a few games, put in a good showing and let the chips fall where they may. That most certainly isn’t the case with the Saskatchewan wheelchair curling

teams. No, the four-time gold medalists will be there to win it, will be among the prohibitive favourites and if everything goes according to plan, two teams from the province will be playing for a gold medal when things play out March 2430 during the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship at the Moose Jaw

Curling Centre. Both Saskatchewan 1 and 2 were on the ice Sunday afternoon at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre, with the practice taking a special turn as players on both teams received their green jackets for the national tournament. With the teams now selected and set, the focus now turns to specific prep-

aration for the event in a month-and-a-half’s time. Team 1 will be comprised of Team Canada member Gil Dash, Paralympic bronze medalist Marie Wright, Moose Gibson and Sheryl Pederson, with Dash, Wright and Gibson having played alongside Darwin Bender on their way to winning gold in Moose Jaw last season. With Bender having retired from the sport, Pederson has made the move from Team 2 to Team 1. “Moving Sheryl to Team 1 gives us a lot of options when it comes to equalizing the men-women ratio,” said coach Lorraine Arguin. “If one of the women goes down and you only have one woman on the team, you’re done, you can’t play. So we needed to make sure we had two-andtwo and Cheryl was the best option. “She’s easy to work with and has been coming out for extra practice, and with Marie on the team, it’s a good balance.” Team 2 is almost completely comprised of newcomers. Skip Rod

Pederson returns to lead the rink, with Saskatoon’s Pete Andrews and Mark Kennedy joined by Regina’s Zahra Ehsani and Tara Hess in making their nationals debut. “They’ve all been good recruits and have shown a lot of improvement in a short amount of time,” Arguin said. “They’re throwing their take-out weight pretty consistently and their draw weight is something that’s harder to come along with wheelchair curling, but as they practice they’ll get better… they’re very, very willing to learn and improve so that’s awesome.” Despite the travel, the Saskatchewan teams have been able to gather regularly on Sundays in Moose Jaw to practice, with a four-hour day of skills sessions and exhibition games helping with everyone’s development. This past Sunday, for example, saw teams work on their skills in the morning before receiving their jackets and then taking the ice for a game while using shot clocks -- something

that’s a new experience for the rookies. It’s all pushing toward the goal of winning yet another gold medal, with Dash and Wright shooting for their fifth national title. “That’ll be the goal for both teams, and if they end up playing each other in the final, that would be pretty nice,” Arguin said. Until things get going on March 22, though, it’s just a matter of as much refinement and improvement as possible. “We’ll keep practicing on the weekends, the Saskatoon and Regina people will be practicing on their own when they can and Sunday mornings, the Regina crew usually make it out here,” Arguin said. “Then with Gil leaving for Worlds, we’ll be trying to get some practices in before he leaves, but otherwise we’ll be working on everything with the players who are here.” Local residents can keep an eye online at www.curling.ca/2024wheelchair/ for updates on teams and tournament draw as things draw closer.

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