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Vol.114 No. 33 - Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 12 Pages PMA 40069240 R 7925
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Limited rainfall across southwest reduces topsoil moisture levels Crops continue to mature across the province, according to the weekly crop report for the period of August 4 to 10. Cooler weather slowed harvest progress, which remains at two per cent complete, and crop development in some areas; however, it also helped maintain crop condition and reduce stress in areas that experienced hot, dry conditions over the past few weeks. The southwest region experienced cool weather and scattered showers in a few isolated areas, while most locations received little to no precipitation. The highest rainfall amount was recorded in the Happyland area, which received only six millimetres (mm) of rain. The Caron and Snipe Lake areas followed closely with five mm of precipitation. Limited rainfall across the region significantly reduced topsoil moisture levels, which is now rated as mostly short in much of the region. Cropland topsoil moisture is: 18 per cent adequate; 58 per cent short; and 24 per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is: 19 per cent adequate; 54 per cent short; and 27 per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is: 13 per cent adequate; 60 per cent short; and 27 per cent very short. Despite being the most advanced region in
the province for harvest progress to date, harvest remains at five per cent complete, as cool weather conditions continued to slow field operations. This is below both the five-year average of 13 per cent and the 10-year average of 11 per cent. However, it is ahead of last year, when three per cent of the crop had been harvested by this time. Winter cereals harvested: Winter wheat: 53 per cent; and Fall rye: 36 per cent. Spring cereals harvested: Triticale: 57 per cent; Barley: 12 per cent; and Oats: 26 per cent. Pulses harvested: Lentil: three per cent; and Field peas: 10 per cent. Livestock producers have largely wrapped up haying and silaging this year. Dryland alfalfa yields averaged 1.56 tonnes (t) per acre, tame hay yielded 1.30 t per acre and greenfeed yielded 2.35 t per acre on average. Under irrigated conditions, alfalfa yields averaged 2.94 t per acre. Silage crops yielded the highest in the southwest compared to the rest of the province with an average yield of 9.50 t per acre. Hot, dry conditions were the major cause of crop damage in the region with some areas reporting moderate to severe damage. Minor to moderate crop damage from wind was also reported in certain areas.
Mayor Sharon Schauenberg, left, viewed a display of butterflies and moths, as Dr. Dan Glaeske presented an educational session at the Shurniak Art Gallery on August 9. There were live and preserved samples of butterflies and moths displayed during the evening. Along with Dr. Glaeske’s informative presentation, it was an entertaining day for all enthusuasts.
Butterflies take centre stage at Shurniak Art Gallery Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter The fascinating world of butterflies and moths came to life during Nature’s Natural Bling: Butterfly and Moth Collection at the Shurniak Art Gallery on August 9. Visitors were invited to look more closely at one of nature’s most intricate forms of art. The unique event offered an engaging introduction to lepidopterology — the study of butterflies
and moths — presented by Dr. Glaeske, better known in the community for his work as a physician. Through an informative slide presentation and an impressive collection of specimens, Dr. Glaeske shared his knowledge and enthusiasm for these fascinating insects. Guests had the opportunity to examine numerous species up close while learning about the remarkable colours and patterns that distinguish them, as
well as their life cycles, habitats and place within the natural world. A live butterfly display added another memorable element to the afternoon, allowing guests to experience the beauty and delicate nature of these remarkable insects firsthand. The presentation was available both in person and through Zoom, allowing participants from near and far to take part in the afternoon’s exploration of the natural world.
The August 9 event also highlighted the breadth of programming offered at Assiniboia’s Shurniak Art Gallery, where art, and other showcases such as this and where community learning can come together in unexpected ways. SAG expressed its appreciation to Dr. Glaeske for sharing his knowledge, enthusiasm and remarkable collection, giving visitors a closer look at a world of natural beauty that is often easy to overlook.
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Assiniboia RCMP service calls include firearm theft, suspicious vehicles
The Assiniboia RCMP detachment responded to 60 calls for service during the dates of August 3 to 9. These included: 1 Assault. 1 Break and Enter to steal firearm. 2 Mental Health Act. 1 Dangerous Driving. 1 Discharge Firearm. while being Reckless. 2 Fraud under $5,000. 1 Fraud over $5,000. 1 Uttering Threats. 1 Fail to Comply wth Undertaking. 2 Impaired Operation of a vehicle. 1 Missing Person.
Assiniboia RCMP received a dispatch of shots fired in the RM of Stonehenge on August 6. Members were advised that someone had fired multiple shots with a firearm outside a vehicle. Members attended, arrested, and charged 26-year-old Keegan Wagner with multiple firearms related offenses. Wagner was remanded into custody. In Your Community Throughout the week, members continue to conduct proactive patrols within the areas of Assiniboia, Rockglen, Mossbank and several RMs.
6 Suspicious Person calls. Calls for Service Break and Enter to steal firearm: Assiniboia RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a residence on August 3. When the owners arrived home, they noticed that their home had been broken into and some firearms were stolen amongst other personal items. This matter is still under investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Assiniboia RCMP Detachment or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS Discharge Firearm:
During this period, the Assiniboia RCMP received an increase in calls for suspicious vehicles, specifically in various RM’s. If you happen to note suspicious vehicles near your property, land etc. please reach out to the Assiniboia RCMP with as many details as possible. Thanks everyone in advance for any assistance with these files. Report Information DID YOU KNOW? According to SGI, improper use of mobile devices are one of the major contributing factors in distracted driving. Cellphones are
one of the biggest distractions behind the wheel and in Saskatchewan, it’s illegal to use, hold, view or manipulate a hand held cell phone while driving. Fines for these offenses start at $580 for a first offense plus 4 demerits. For a second offense within a year, it’s a $1,400 fine, four additional demerits and a seven-day vehicle seizure. If you have information about any of the above incidents or have a crime to report, please contact the Assiniboia RCMP Detachment or call 911 in an
emergency. Report some complaints such as damage/ mischief to property under $5,000, theft of bicycle under $5,000, theft under $5,000, theft from vehicle under $5,000, lost or found property and damage/ mischief to vehicle under $5000 online here: https:// ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ saskatchewan/en To submit tips or information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www. saskcrimestoppers.com.
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The annual ladies golf tournament was held at the Assiniboia Regional Golf Course on August 8. The event was organized by Laurie Hawkins with 54 ladies hitting the course in a two-person best ball tournament. Peggy Gronsdahl and Laurie Hawkins won with a score of 79. Lunch and supper was enjoyed by all.
Assiniboia Times would like to feature pictures of your farm or farming operation in the upcoming Ag issue. Please send your shots to circulation@ sasktel.net. Photos needed by September 16 please. Town of Rockglen Call for Nominations By-Election - Two Councillor Positions Public Notice is hereby given that nominations for TWO (2) Councillor positions for the Town of Rockglen will be received for a by-election.
Number of Vacancies: 2 Councillor Positions Will be received by the undersigned on the 2nd day of September 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 1013 Centre Street.
Nominations forms may be obtained at the Rockglen Town Office. If more than two candidates are nominated, an election will be held on Election Day: October 7, 2026 Dated the 12th day of August 2026. Shannon Ellert. Returning Officer. Town of Rockglen
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Innovation Fund series: ‘roadmap for sustainable rural primary care’
Submitted Twenty‑eight medical clinics across Saskatch‑ ewan have received support from the Innovation Fund to better meet the needs of their patients and com‑ munities. These projects are helping clinics add team members, improve care, and build stronger, phys‑ ician-led, team‑based care. The Saskatchewan Medical Association is pro‑ filing individual physicians whose Innovation Fund project ideas are driving change in family medicine in Saskatchewan. Featured is Dr. Daniel Glaeske and the team at the Centre Street Medical Clinic in Assiniboia. Dr. Daniel Glaeske and the team at Centre Street Medical Clinic in Assiniboia are leading an ambitious Innovation Fund project designed to strengthen rural primary care by tackling one of the region’s most pressing challenges: Navigating a fragmented, geographically
dispersed, and increasingly complex health system. The project introduces a full-time Registered Nurse Patient Navigator who will travel weekly to satellite sites. It’s an investment the team believes will transform care delivery not only within their own clinic but across the broader network of rural communities they support. “This initiative is more than a temporary pilot. It is a roadmap for sustainable rural primary care. “The vision is a model where patients no longer navigate the system alone, chronic disease care be‑ comes more proactive and less repetitive, communica‑ tions flow smoothly between providers, and clinicians can focus on practicing at the top of their scope.” For people living in and around Assiniboia, access‑ ing primary care can mean driving long distances, fa‑ cing limited appointment availability, navigating two separate EMRs, and man‑ aging chronic conditions
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with incomplete informa‑ tion. These gaps strain pa‑ tients and providers alike. “Patients in rural set‑ tings face barriers across nearly every point of their care journey — from com‑ munication challenges to high wait times, to difficul‑ ties accessing specialists — leading to poor transi‑ tions, delayed treatment, and increased reliance on emergency departments.” These realities com‑ pound the pressures on already overstretched physicians. In 2024, 68 per cent of clinic visits
for chronic disease man‑ agement for patients liv‑ ing with diabetes required additional follow-up ap‑ pointments because lab information or treatment planning could not be com‑ pleted during the original visit. Physicians and nurse practitioners are spend‑ ing valuable time tracking down information instead of providing care. And with third next available ap‑ pointment times for some providers reaching 14 to 17 days, delays are magnified across the entire system. The primary care team
in Assiniboia works very closely, meets regularly, and supports innovation in the Circle Centre Medical Clinic and Saskatchewan Health Authority-operated Red Coat Primary Health Care Centre. The teams en‑ vision a Patient’s Medical Home model that encom‑ passes both clinics and sat‑ ellite clinics in surrounding areas, with multidisciplin‑ ary team members sup‑ porting patients connected to all providers in the area. “The Patient Navigator will have an impact on care in our region. The RN role
will coordinate care, pre‑ pare patients for appoint‑ ments, ensure labs and tests are available in advance, support chronic disease management, reduce un‑ necessary emergency room use, and streamline com‑ munication between mul‑ tiple sites and providers.” “In rural Saskatchewan, where distances are long and many of the area’s senior population face mobility, technological, or transportation barriers, a single point of connection can make a meaningful dif‑ ference.”
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Friday, August 21, 2026
Editorial
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Opinion: Stop the bad bots blitz
Submitted by Stig Ørskov and Paul Deegan Humans are now outnumbered on the internet. According to researchers, bots account for more than half of all internet traffic. The consequences of this development are starting to show. A bad bot, or a stealth bot as it is also called, is a crawler that intentionally conceals or falsifies its identity or purpose, circumvents access controls or rights reservations, or impersonates human traffic. A new bipartisan proposal in the United States - the Stealth Bot Prohibition Act starts from a simple principle: automated crawlers should say who they are and why they are visiting websites. It is an idea WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers unreservedly endorses and that lawmakers around the world should embrace. For news publishers, the consequences of today’s bot invasion are increasingly serious. Malevolent actors use bad bots to steal news content - also behind paywalls - to then put it on what media analysts have called a billion-dollar reseller market, one where AI developers buy from the owners of the bots, not the journalists and publishers. They then use the stolen journalism to create substitutive products that directly compete with the publishers’ websites. In the words of A.G. Sulzberger, “This theft isn’t just happening because publishers are leaving their toys out on the lawn; it’s happening when they are locked up safely in the house.” Uninvited bad bots can hit pages millions of times in a single day, slowing down websites for human readers and potentially leading to extra bandwidth charges or even total outages. In August 2025, one UK technology site was taken offline after being scraped 1.6 million times in a single day. The problem has only escalated since: The Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts Wikipedia, now blocks or throttles roughly a quarter of all automated requests hitting its infrastructure, amounting to billions of requests a day from crawlers that ignore its access policies. This new flood of traffic is changing the makeup of the internet itself, and in the process, creating a significant financial burden for newsrooms both large and small. Publishers have tried to stop these bots on their own by deploying sophisticated blockers, but it’s almost impossible to stop them when malicious bots are able to disguise themselves and act with impunity. Local news providers, already operating at razor-thin margins, can’t afford the higher technical costs.
The US Stealth Bot Prohibition Act is deliberately straightforward. It would require AI bad bots to disclose their identity and purpose, giving news publishers and other content providers the information they need to protect their work from actors that currently often disguise themselves as humans. The proposal has received broad support from news publishers. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson has described stealth bots as “the silent scavengers of the internet”, while Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch has warned that disguised bots scrape original journalism “with zero accountability.” Transparency is also the essential first step towards a functioning licensing market. Publishers cannot negotiate with companies they cannot identify or protect content when they cannot see who is taking it. The EU’s Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive gives rightsholders the legal right to reserve “in a machine-readable way” their content from text and data mining, and since August 2 AI developers can face fines of up to €15 million or three per cent of global turnover for ignoring those reservations. But that right is hollow if the machines knocking on the door are allowed to lie about who they are. An opt-out only works if the crawler reading it identifies itself honestly in the first place, and enforcement is only as strong as the ability to tell truthful crawlers from dishonest ones. The consequences of the bad bot invasion are real. Publishers bear the cost of producing original reporting and maintaining the digital infrastructure from which it is distributed. Yet bad actors can extract that work, sell access to it and help create AI products that compete directly with the original sources. The strip-mining of journalism must end not by pitting publishers against AI companies, but by fixing a market that currently cannot function at all. Transparency about who is crawling, and enforceable consequences when they lie about it, are the precondition for any functioning digital marketplace, whether that market rewards publishers, AI developers, or the readers both ultimately serve. Canada, which has been a leader in smart media policy, should introduce bad bot legislation as a first step toward building a fair AI licensing market Stig Ørskov is Chief Executive Officer of WAN-IFRA (the World Association of News Publishers). Paul Deegan is vice chair of WAN-IFRA’s Committee of Directors and president and CEO of News Media Canada
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By Trudy and Dale Buxton, Publishers of The Independent
Welcome to Banff, one of Canada’s most premier resorts. Our ride has certainly been scenic, I could ride in and around the mountains all the time, knowing that is not quite possible. But when you get the chance, its fabulous! Banff was created way back in 1885 when some rail workers found a natural hot spring on Sulphur Mountain, in which the name Sulphur Mountain wasn’t used until 1916 because of the hot springs that were found and the high level of sulphur in the area. This mountain was first known as Terrance Mountain, which was first used when mapping out the area in the late 1800’s. Banff National Park is Canada’s first national park and home to the highest town in Canada; the town sits at 1,630 metres at its highest point above sea level. Banff was named after Lord Mount Stephen who at the time was the president of the Canadian Pacific Railway. He chose the name after his home region in Scotland Banffshire. Before being named Banff it was known as Siding No. 29, the surrounding area was later set aside as a federal reserve and officially as Banff National Park in 1930. The water at Banff is famous for its beautiful bright blue lake, which is actually called rock flour, a fine dust created by grinding glaciers that reflect the blue and green light. The most famous of all the bright blue lakes is Lake Louise, the other less famous lakes include Peyto, Moraine, and Bow Lake. The region itself holds over 1,000 glaciers which feed the ice fields in the region. One of the most famous people comes from the old stories about Bill Peyto, who was a legendary mountaineer and often called Wild Bill for his antics around ani-
mals, especially the stories of Wild Bill’s raising of cougar cubs. One interesting fact about Banff was that there was an internment camp set up in 1915 in Banff, mostly for the imprisonment of Ukrainian immigrants. These prisoners were used as slave labour to help build many of the infrastructure buildings within the park. The camp closed down at the end of 1917. Banff has been part of the First Nations culture for at least 10,000 years with many artifacts that have been dug up from tribe people that camped in the area. If you are into hiking, Banff National Park has over 1,600 kilometres of hiking trails. Banff also has Canada’s longest cave, which is a limestone cave called the Castleguard Cave, and it stretches for more than 66,700 feet. Did you know that Banff’s largest lake is Lake Minnewanka and spreads across 22 square kilometres. This man-made lake came about after the river was damned in the early 1900’s to ensure an adequate water supply. A bigger damn was built in the 1940’s. The town itself is purely geared for tourism; Banff is the Number One destination for the Asian population due to lots of advertising and the dream of the Rockies. Banff has close to five million people visiting the town annually which makes it one of the busiest places in Canada for tourism. Trying to find a parking spot can be difficult, let alone trying to find a place to stay. Book early. Banff is definitely one of those places to include on any bucket list to visit at least once. Stay tuned next week as we continue our adventures home from Alberta.
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Our Town
Partnership announced for new banners displayed on Main Street Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter Another partnership has helped beautify Main Street Assiniboia. The Assiniboia and District Arts Council, the Shurniak Art Gallery and the Town of Assiniboia has collaborated on a new display of Centre Street, featuring another banner project. Residents were invited to walk together on the community’s Centre Street to view the new banners that
have been erected and hear the story behind the project, as well as celebrate the artists whose work will brighten the downtown corridor. The tour was followed by light refreshments and community visiting at the Shurniak Art Gallery. A recent post on Facebook announced, “This project is a true partnership — the Arts Council and Gallery coordinated the artist call and selection,
while the Town funded production and installation of up to 20 banners. As stated in the agreement: “The purpose of this agreement is to formalize the partnership… to support the creation, production, and display of artistic street
banners that celebrate local creativity and enhance the visual appeal of Assiniboia’s downtown corridor.” Funding to support public art for the community while supporting local artists was provided through the SK Arts - Community
Micro-grant program Marni Chadwick, Assiniboia and District Arts Council member said, “A huge shoutout to Assiniboia and District Arts Council, Shurniak Art Gallery SAG and Town of Assiniboia for this amaz-
ing project. From applying for the grant to collecting artist’s work, to organizing printing through local Able II Print and to TOA workers for getting them hung up. Just one more reason Assiniboia is an amazing place to live.”
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August 21, 2026 Civic News Centre Street Stop Sign Safety Update The Town continues to monitor driver behaviour at Centre Street intersections following recent reports of vehicles failing to stop at both the First Avenue 3-way stop and the Fourth Avenue 4-way stop. Installation planning for the SGI-funded solar-powered flashing stop signs will be underway this fall, including six double-sided units for the pedestrian overhangs. These upgrades will improve visibility, but safe driving habits remain essential. We thank residents for reporting concerns and encourage continued vigilance. PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE REMINDER – AUGUST 31, 2026 The Town reminds all property owners that 2026 property taxes are due by August 31st. Payments received after this date will begin accruing interest starting September 1st. Residents may pay at their financial institution, through web banking, or in person at the Town Office by cash, cheque, or debit. Please allow 2–3 business days for bank processing to ensure your payment arrives before the deadline. For questions about your notice or payment options, please contact the Town Office at 306-642-3382. Late-Summer Yard & Property Maintenance Reminder - August is peak time for weeds, overgrowth, and unsightly yards. With late-summer growth in full swing, the Town reminds residents to keep yards trimmed, remove weeds along fences and alleys, and maintain boulevards adjacent to their property. Clean, well-kept yards help reduce pests, improve neighbourhood appearance, and support community pride. Thank you for helping keep Assiniboia looking its best.
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Save the Date: Fall Free Tipping — It’s Coming! We’re still soaking up every last bit of summer sunshine — but fall is quietly warming up in the bullpen. As you plan your seasonal clean-ups, mark your calendars for Fall Free Tipping, running Monday, October 5th to Saturday, October 17th. During this period, Assiniboia residents can drop off residential and commercial waste for free at the landfill (contractor and demolition waste excluded). Landfill hours remain 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Compost and branches are accepted year-round for free, so you can keep tidying as summer winds down. More details will be shared in September — but for now, enjoy the sunshine and pencil in your fall clean-up plans.
🏛🏛🏛 Summer Council Meeting(s) —Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Council meets in Council Chambers, located in the Asaskan Complex, 131 3rd Ave West, Assiniboia. Everyone is welcome to attend and observe the discussions and decisions that help shape our community.
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Assiniboia Health Centre to complete sidewalk work
Members of the Assiniboia Ministerial Association hosted a Better Together barbecue on August 11, with over 500 guests in attendance.
Addition to story: Assiniboia Health Centre opens in September published August 14 R a e g a n Rasmussen advised residents that the Town of Assiniboia will be redoing the sidewalk in front of their clinic, which they can’t do until the last part of August. Therefore during the first week of September, they won’t be able to physically have patients come to the clinic. However, the phone line will be live September 1, meaning patients can call the clinic and start booking appointments.
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Sports Bengough’s Toni Giraudier helps Steelers make Canadian fastpitch history
Toni Giraudier and her daughter at the Softball Canadian Women’s Championship.
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter B e n g o u g h ’s To n i Giraudier is part of the Southeast Steelers women’s fastpitch team that captured its fourth consecutive Softball Canadian Women’s Championship, defeating the best teams in the country held August 9 in Blackfalds, Alta. While some might call the Steelers a dynasty, the 11-year veteran said the team has a simpler philosophy, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” “The key to the Steelers’ dominance is we have a lot of depth in all positions. There really isn’t any weak spots,” Giraudier told the Assiniboia Times. “The coaching staff do a great job of finding great players and people to come and play each year.” And when Giraudier looks around the Steelers’ lineup, she sees a team built to win from every angle — exceptional pitching, dangerous bats, speed on the
bases and players who can do it all. But talent alone, she says, doesn’t explain four consecutive national titles. “I think the piece that has made the Steelers so good for so long is that we have a lot of fun out there.” That combination of talent, depth and chemistry has now put the Southeast Steelers in rare company. In the approximately 60-year history of the Canadian Women’s Fast Pitch Championship, only five teams had previously managed to win three consecutive championships. The Steelers are now the only team to win four straight. Saskatchewan connection For Giraudier, being part of that history is particularly special because her roots run deep in southeast Saskatchewan. A Nurse Practitioner who lives in Bengough, Giraudier grew up in Verwood. Her parents are Mary Thorson and David Ross. Her life away from the
ball diamond is just as busy. Along with her career and fastpitch commitments, Giraudier and her family are involved in farming. Making it all work takes plenty of support. “I am able to balance Steelers ball with family, work and farming because of my family and support from the team,” she said. That support can mean her parents watching her daughters or bringing them along when she travels to play. It can also mean working around the demands of seeding and harvest. “My husband is also a great support system.” For Giraudier, there is another motivation to keep taking the field: her daughters. The veteran player hopes that by bringing them around the Steelers, they will see what is possible when talented athletes work hard, compete together and enjoy the game. “I am still hoping my girls will see all these amazing ball players and pick
something up,” she added. SaskToday results The Steelers went 7-0 during the round robin. They opened play with an 11-0 win over Ontario’s Aurora Diggers and then had one of their closest wins, 4-0 over Equipe Quebec Senior. Then they rattled off four straight convincing wins: 14-1 over the Calgary Black Sox and 122 over the Mississauga Southwest Hurricanes and 10-0 over the Calgary Kaizen and 9-1 over the Saskatchewan Prairie Pirates. They wrapped up the round robin with a 10-7 win over the Bandits in the first of three meetings between the two teams. They met again in a playoff game between the top two clubs in the round robin, which the Bandits won 4-1 to advance to the final. The loss put the Steelers in the semifinal against Quebec, a game the southeast entry won 5-3 to advance to the final.
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National podium: athlete with Assiniboia connection earns bronze
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter A family connection to Assiniboia’s track-andfield past has come full circle as 14-year-old Autumn Hanna added a national medal to her family’s athletic story. The daughter of Garnet and Samantha Hanna, Autumn earned a bronze medal in the U16 pentathlon at the 2026 Canadian Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in Regina, competing alongside approximately 800 young athletes from across the country. Autumn competed as part of Team Saskatchewan, one of 16 Saskatchewan athletes in the U16 category. Her pentathlon included five events: 80-metre hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put and the 800-metre race. At just 14, Autumn competes in the U16 category because her December birthday falls after the age-classification cutoff. Next year, she will move into the U18 category, bringing a new level of competition and challenge. She has trained with Level 10 Lightning Track Club for the past three years, developing her skills across a range of events. “Saskatchewan is small, so Autumn usually does these events individually for indoor meets and is able to take in one or two meets that offer pentathlon,” says her dad, Garnet. “This is her second year of competing at both national competition as well as Western
Canadian competition.” The 48th annual Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships were held Aug. 7 to 9 at the Canada Games Athletics Complex in Regina. The event brought together elite U16 and U18 athletes from across Canada for one of the country’s premier youth track-and-field competitions. A family connection to Assiniboia track While Autumn is building her own athletic résumé, her father has a bit of track-and-field history of his own. Garnet, an Assiniboia resident and an ACHS graduate from 1995, recently got a reminder of his own younger days when his sister, Marni, was volunteering as a timer at a track meet at Assiniboia Elementary School. She happened to notice that her brother’s name still appears on the school’s high-jump record — a mark he set approximately 35 years ago. Perhaps it is a family legacy? Autumn’s grandmother, Bonny Hanna, was in the stands to watch her granddaughter compete at the national level. Bonny was “bursting with pride,” and tells the Assiniboia Times, she was thrilled to have watched Autumn not only compete against some of the country’s best young athletes, but come away with a national bronze medal. Building an athlete Track and field is only one part of Autumn’s busy
sporting life. She also participates in volleyball and plays in an elite female flag football league based out of Regina. She began playing flag football last year, and following a June camp that attracted more than 200 young athletes, 48 were selected to participate. The program continues through the fall, with the travel team scheduled to compete in the United States during the winter. Autumn also participates in track and field through her school. Having just completed Grade 8, however, she is currently limited by Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association regulations to competition through the district level. Next year, she will be eligible to compete at SHSAA provincial championships. Behind the medals and competitions is the less visible commitment required from families. Garnet works in Regina, while the family lives outside the city, and practices require considerable coordination. “We make it work,” he says. On track days, Garnet leaves work, drives to White City to pick Autumn up and brings her back to Regina for practice. He then returns to work until she is finished, making the approximately 20 to 25-minute drive part of the family’s regular routine. The Hannas’ other daughter, 11, is also involved in track and field, suggesting that the family’s connection to the sport is far from finished.
Rebels reloaded: Southern squad ready to ride into another season Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter Summer may be still hanging around, but the Richardson Pioneer Southern Rebels are already thinking cold, fast and competitive. The Rebels are ready. The town is ready. Let the puck drop. The Assiniboia-based junior hockey club is racked, rested and ready to hit the ice, with a familiar face joining the Rebels’ ranks. In July, the team announced the signing of 2006-born forward Carter Tuplin — a player who already knows his way around the Rebels’ dressing room. Tuplin spent 18 games as an affiliate player with the Rebels during his U18AA season, making his presence felt with five goals and seven assists. He also brings two seasons of junior hockey experience to the lineup. Tuplin spent the 2024-25 season with the Columbia Valley Rockies of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League before skating with the El Paso
Rhinos of the North American 3 Hockey League during the 2025-26 campaign. Now he’s back where it all started, with the Rebels welcoming him home to the team family. And Tuplin isn’t the only one getting ready to rebel against the offseason. Fall camp is set for September 4-6, with the weekend featuring ice sessions and goalie sessions. Registered camp players will also receive admission to the pre-season WHL game taking place that weekend at the Southland Co-op Arena. While the Prairie Junior Hockey League schedule does not currently list exhibition games for the Rebels, Carly Tendler, the team’s operations manager and social media director, confirms fans can circle September 27 on their calendars. That’s when the Rebels officially open their season. “We have a lot of great events throughout the season coming up which are in the works,” Tendler added. Fans who want to wear their Rebels pride before the puck drops can also get
a jump on team gear. Merchandise can be ordered by contacting Tendler through the Rebels’ social media pages or website, where her email is listed. The excitement is already building around town. The announcement of ice installation and the upcoming fall camp has put a little extra buzz in the air, as local fans look forward to another season of junior hockey. And if there’s one thing the Rebels have in their corner beyond the players on the ice, it’s a community that continues to rally behind them. Fans regularly express their appreciation for the team’s involvement in Assiniboia and its support of local events and activities — including the Rebels’ recent appearance in the Canada Day parade. For a small town, the hockey pride runs big. With the ice going in, camp on the horizon and a familiar Rebel returning to the fold, Assiniboia’s junior hockey faithful don’t have to wait much longer. The Rebels are ready. The town is ready. Let the puck drop.
Autumn Hanna won bronze while competing with Team Sask.
Photo courtesy of Garnet Hanna
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Garry Kohl
Garry Russell Kohl of Mankota, SK, passed away on July 29, 2026, at the Pasqua Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Kincaid, Saskatchewan, on September 13, 1945, to Agnes and Charles “Joker” Kohl. The youngest of five children, he was raised on the family farm and ranch in the Wideview district southwest of Mankota. He often spoke fondly of all the dogs and horses he had over the years. He attended country schools before the family moved to town in 1957, graduating from Mankota Central School in 1963. After high school, Garry worked on oil rigs and pipelines throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. He married Linda Hicks, and together they welcomed three daughters, Pattie, Carla, and Leanne. Before long, the call of country life brought him back to farming and ranching in the Wideview district. In the later years, Garry sold the farm and moved to Moose Jaw, where he worked for the PFRA. Later, Garry returned to Mankota, where he met his lifelong partner, Mavis Moore. Together they welcomed their son, Dorian. Mavis’ daughter, Aislinn now had a brother. Mankota remained their home for the past 37 years.A true jack-of-all-trades, Garry was a gifted welder who owned and operated a welding shop in Mankota for many years. There was rarely a job he couldn’t tackle, and people knew they could count on him day or night to lend a helping hand. Throughout his life he worked in many trades, including ranching, dam building, road construction, gravel hauling, pipeline inspection, brine shrimp fishing and processing, Christmas tree harvesting, elevator demolition, and most recently, as a water truck and tow truck driver in Alberta. The outdoors was where Garry was happiest. He was very skilled at breaking horses and broke many for the ranching operation. He loved hunting, trapping, fishing, horseback riding, and spending time on the land. Northern hunting and fishing trips with family and friends, country drives with old country music playing, and days spent around Mankota, Val Marie, and the local lakes were among his happiest memories. He had a remarkable knowledge of wildlife and nature and enjoyed sharing it with those around him. Garry never met a stranger. He loved visiting with people, whether over coffee at the Paris Hotel or the Grasslands Inn, where stories and laughter were always plentiful. He was generous to a fault, always willing to help anyone in need. In his younger years he curled, played hockey and ball, remaining a devoted Blue Jays fan throughout his life. He loved a good game of crib as well as cards, reading Westerns and history, National Geographic magazines, and classic Western movies. Community was important to Garry. Over the years he volunteered with several organizations, including the Borderland Wildlife Federation, and served as a Hunter Safety instructor with the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, sharing his knowledge and passion for the outdoors with others. Above all, Garry was proud of his children and their families and often spoke of how thankful he was for the lives they had built. Garry was kind, caring, tough, tender and rugged. He was never afraid to speak his mind. Garry was truly one of a kind and we will miss him forever. Garry is lovingly remembered by his partner Mavis Moore; his daughter Pattie Vivier (Rob), granddaughter Shelby Haubrich (Cole), great-grandchildren Davis, Cohen, and Beckett; his daughter Carla Pinfold (Andre), granddaughter Andi Pinfold (Ryder), great grandchildren Ellie and Hudson; grandson Mitch Pinfold (Robbie), and great grandson Bowen; his daughter Leanne Topp (Jon), grandson Justin Topp and granddaughter Chloe Topp; his son Dorian Moore; Mavis’ daughter, Aislinn Lawreniuk (Mike), grandchildren Hayden and Ashton; his sister Fernie Hanson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Charles “Joker” and Agnes (nee Hefner) Kohl; brother Glen Kohl; sisters Arlie Chambers and Nedra Cupples; brothers-in-law Doug Chambers, Howard Hanson and Bud Cupples; and his sister-in-law Elfrieda “Sal” Kohl. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Mankota Municipal Cemetery. Lunch and sharing of memories will follow at the Mankota Agricultural Hall.
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Constantine (Conn) Yorga
With aching hearts, we announce the passing of Constantine (Conn C.) Yorga on July 17, 2026, at Assiniboia Union Hospital, Assiniboia, SK, at the age of 93 years. He greatly missed his beloved wife who passed in January and went to be with her. Conn was born at home in the Elm Springs District, SK on December 1, 1933. He was raised in this area near Flintoft, SK along with his siblings. Conn left school early to run the farm as both his father and older brother were laid up with injuries. He was also granted his driver’s license early to aid in his running of the farm. Conn never strayed too far from home regardless of his interest in becoming an RCMP member. However, at that time, his need to wear glasses disqualified him. He did spend some time working on a road construction crew, where he developed a dislike for instant mashed potatoes. Conn eventually tired of his bachelor life and placed an ad seeking companionship. Luckily this resulted in correspondence with his future wife. On July 7, 1967, he married Lillian Olson in Melville, SK. They promptly renewed their vows the next day in Assiniboia, SK. And even though it was a late start for that generation Conn soon settled into being a devoted husband and father for the next 58 years. Conn partnered with his brother and was the rancher half of Yorga Brothers Farm. They tried a few different breeds before settling with Limousin cattle. Windy Hill Limousin went on to win a few awards, which Conn was quite proud of. He was active in the community involved with various clubs and societies through the years. Including supporting his children in their interests. Conn also enjoyed playing cards, especially crib, and took part in many tournaments and social games over the years. Conn was predeceased by his parents Constantine (Con P.) and Katy Yorga, wife Lillian, sister Elaine (Floyd) Krock and nephew Devon Yorga. His brother Nick C. (Vickie) Yorga passed away a short two weeks after Conn. Conn is survived by his children Laura (Ron) Heide and Aaron Yorga, grandchildren Kaitlyn (Ron) Everson and Cole (Alana) Heide, great granddaughter Quinn Everson, niece Merna (Doug) Durant and sister-in-law Jeanette Olson. Death leaves a heartache that can’t be healed, love leaves memories for a lifetime. Funeral Service was held Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm in Messiah Lutheran Church, Assiniboia, SK. Pastor Sarah Mowat officiating. Pallbearers David Ciocia, Shane Ciocia, Alain Beauregard, Steve Robichaud, Chris Hughes, and Ben Crooks. Interment at Holy Ascension Orthodox Cemetery, Elm Springs, SK. Donations in memory of Conn may be made to Palliative Care Unit at the Assiniboia Union Hospital or Messiah Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Conn’s family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.
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Marie Kosti (nee Ursu) of Assiniboia, SK passed away August 8, 2026, at age 95. Predeceased by husband Pete Kosti, she is survived by her family: daughters Marie Ann Slotsve (Louis deceased) of Saskatoon, SK and Pamela (Rock) Mackie of Madison, Wisconsin; 7 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren: Marie Ann & Louis’s children: Lonna (Sean) Hernandez – Brynna, Braeden, Mateo; Kendra (Jon) Kruger – Madison, Samuel; Kristin (Matt) Crane – Mara, Hugo; Pam & Rock’s children: Tommy (Madison) Mackie - Dean, Kaya; Peter (Ina) Mackie – Alva; Jack (Mine) Mackie – Asena; and Jessica (Trey) Mackie. Marie was also survived by her sister Eleanor Talbot. The family thanks Pam and Rock’s children and grandchildren who visited Grandma just before her passing and attended at the funeral. We are grateful for the care of Dr. Carulei, hospital staff Jody Juell and Corallee Bushell, Ross Funeral Service, and close friends. Private family graveside service was held August 17, 2026 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Assiniboia, SK. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Marie’s family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.
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Gravelbourg to beyond: Scott Richmond builds a music career at home Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter For Gravelbourg singer-songwriter Scott Richmond, building a serious music career no longer means leaving rural Saskatchewan. Richmond released ‘Lips to Lips’ on July 17, the first single from his latest recording project and his return to releasing music publicly after several years away. His debut
album, ‘Come What May’, was released in 2014, followed by years of performing across Canada and the United States. Now, he is taking a different approach — making music from the small Saskatchewan community he calls home. After returning to Gravelbourg, Richmond built a recording studio with help from family and community members and
taught himself more about recording, production and mixing. He recorded and mixed ‘Lips to Lips’ himself in Gravelbourg, collaborating with musicians from Saskatchewan and Nashville. The single was mastered by Chris Gehringer of Sterling Sound. The project also features rural Saskatchewan talent. Artwork was created by artist Lacey Langlois, while
After returning to Gravelbourg, Richmond built a recording studio with help from family and community members and taught himself more about recording, production and mixing. Photo courtesy of Erica Richmond/SAG
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the music video includes actors from Gravelbourg’s community theatre. “Returning home changed Scott’s relationship with music,” says Erica Richmond of Pronghorn Records. “Instead of feeling that he needed to be somewhere else to build a career, he began trying to create the conditions to make music from where he already was.” Richmond grew up on his family’s farm north of Gravelbourg and left the area at 17 to attend university. He studied in Regina and Quebec City while completing his teaching degree, returning home most summers to help with seeding and harvest. His teaching career later took him to Columbia and the United States, where he recorded his first album in Nashville. After several years based in Regina, he returned to Gravelbourg in 2019. He now teaches at the local school while helping on the family farm and raising two young children. Finding time for music can be difficult. Recording and mixing often happen late at night after his children are asleep, squeezed between teaching, family responsibilities and farm work. But rural life has also given Richmond the space and independence to create without having to live in a major music centre. “Making music can be
challenging anywhere today, but living in rural Saskatchewan adds another layer to it,” Erica said. “Scott’s response has been to learn how to do much more of that work himself, from recording and production through to mixing, while also collaborating remotely when it makes sense.” Technology has allowed him to work with musicians and industry professionals across Saskatchewan, Canada and the United States. The studio itself is a reflection of that community support. Family and local residents helped with everything from concrete and framing to carpentry and finishing work. “That experience of people showing up for one another has become part of the story of the album itself,” says Erica. Richmond’s passion for music began as a child, when he sang constantly and memorized songs he heard on AM country radio. Growing up in a small rural community, however, there were few opportunities to pursue music. At about 18, while at university, he used some of his student-loan money to buy his first guitar and taught himself to play. He began writing songs soon afterward and was performing publicly by about age 20. At 21, Richmond entered French-language singer-songwriter competitions, winning both provin-
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cial and Western Canadian competitions. He subsequently represented Western Canada at the Festival international de la chanson de Granby in Quebec — experiences that helped make a career in music seem possible. His career highlights have since included recording in Nashville, performing numerous shows with his band and earning invitations to events including BreakOut West, Gateway Music Festival and All Folk’d Up. Now he is also teaching guitar to young people, helping create some of the musical opportunities he wished had been available when he was growing up. The challenge ahead is reaching listeners beyond Gravelbourg. “In a small rural community, there aren’t a lot of venues or media outlets with large audiences and reach,” Erica says. “Much of that work has to extend well beyond the local area.” Richmond agrees. “The challenge now is finding ways to connect what he is creating in this very small place with listeners much farther beyond it.” For this Gravelbourg musical artist, though, the journey is no longer about finding somewhere else to build a music career. It is about proving that ambitious music can be created right where he is — with the help of family, community and Saskatchewan talent.