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Assiniboia duo bring home medals from Special Olympics Canada Games Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter Assiniboia is celebrating two hometown athletes who have brought home an impressive haul of medals, and plenty of community pride, after representing Team Saskatchewan at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games held in Medicine Hat, Alta., during August 9 to 16. Brothers Kyle and Bradyn Giraudier stepped onto the national stage ready to compete, and by the time the final events wrapped up, the pair had

collected eight medals between them, helping Team Saskatchewan earn an impressive 64 medals overall. Their father, Chad, said the brothers faced a gruelling final day of competition, competing in five track and field events after both qualified for the top and most competitive division in each of their events. “The athletics competition was a three-day event. The first two days were qualifier competition days where it was decided which division the

athletes were to compete based on performance,” explained Chad. The brothers were part of a three-person Team Saskatchewan athletics squad — a small team that proved to be mighty. Kyle earned three bronze medals, finishing third in the long jump, 200-metre and 400-metre races. He also placed seventh in shot put and seventh in the 100-metre race. Bradyn had an outstanding showing of his own, capturing gold in shot put and silver med-

als in the long jump, 100-metre, 200-metre and 400-metre races. Together, the Giraudier brothers accounted for eight of Team Saskatchewan’s 64 medals. For Kyle, the experience also marked another step forward in a remarkable athletic journey. Chad said his son continued to demonstrate growing confidence at the Games, building on years of experience competing at major events across the country. Kyle’s impressive list of competitions includes:

• Canada Summer Games Winnipeg, 2017. • Western Canada Summer Games Swift Current, 2019. • Canada Summer Games Niagara, 2022. • Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary, 2024. • Canada Summer Games St. John’s, 2025. For the Giraudier family, however, the medals are only part of what makes Kyle’s journey so meaningful. “Special Olympics has provided him with many opportunities to travel and participate in national events,” his proud parents said. “It has given him more confidence and the chance to meet other people like himself.” Both brothers grew

up in Assiniboia, making their accomplishments a special source of hometown pride. Kyle continues to call Assiniboia home and works at Southland Co-op, while Bradyn now lives in Regina and works for SaskPower. Kyle also recognizes the important role of his local community in helping him pursue his athletic dreams, expressing his appreciation to Southland Co-op for its sponsorship and continued support of his athletic journey. From a small Saskatchewan community to the national sporting stage, Kyle and Bradyn have shown that determination, family support and community encouragement can take local athletes a long way.

Both Bradyn Giraudier, third from left, and Kyle Giraudier far right, competed in the 200-metre race.

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Arts for All Student Summer Camp hosted by Arts Council

Submitted The Arts for All Student Summer Camp was hosted by the Assiniboia and District Arts Council at the Prince of Wales Cultural August 10 to 14. The Summer Camp was not only gave students a creative week of drama, music and art, but also provided many laughs, creative exploration and some fun summer memories. Scott Heatcoat and Alison Lewis led interactive creative exploration drama sessions with the youth to learn how to use their body and voice to express their emotions.

Their confidence and self-exploration blossomed as they had fun connecting with their ‘acting’ mates and audience. Under the expertise of Carol Marit, the students certainly found their Grove through Music! They explored the concepts of steady beat, rhythm, and movement patterns, while discovering the fun and energy of bucket drumming. Students also learned some basic drumming rudiments and practiced creating and performing simple rhythm patterns. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to

try new things made the workshop a real joy. Crystal Thorburn and Alison Lewis introduced macaroni sculpture art and unique gelli plate printmaking techniques to a receptive and creative crew. They used plants as the main inspiration for the printmaking. “We are so thankful to our generous sponsors of the Summer Camp, the Community Initiatives Fund, Sask. Lotteries and the Southland Co-op. It helped to keep participant costs low and provided local yourth with an enriching week of arts experiences,” said Lewis.

The students explored drama, music and art during the Arts for All Summer Camp hosted by the Assiniboia and District Arts Council.

The Arts for All Student Summer Camp hosted by the Assiniboia and District Arts Council was held at the Prince of Wales Cultural August 10 to 14

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Mental health also is an important consideration for older adults Discussions surrounding older adults and health often focus on seniors’ physical health. That’s understandable, as age-related issues affecting the body can add up over time, making it vital that seniors emphasize a physically active lifestyle that can reduce their risk for an assortment of medical conditions. But mental health also is an important consideration

The Assiniboia & District Arts Council will hold their AGM and first meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at the Shurniak Art Gallery. New members and those curious as to what we are all about are welcome to attend. Need more information? See our contact information below.

for older adults, many of whom may be struggling. Anxiety is one mental health issue that affects a significant percentage of older adults. With so many seniors potentially confronting anxiety, it can be helpful to older adults and their loved ones to learn about the condition, its causes and its signs and symptoms. Defining anxiety: it is a natural response to many life stressors. But when anxious feelings overwhelm an individual and make daily life more difficult, a person may be experiencing an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders cause feelings of fear, worry, apprehension, or dread. What distinguishes an anxiety disorder? Occasional anxiety comes and goes rather quickly, whereas an anxiety disorder is marked by a more persistent level of anxiety that’s harder to control. In addition, an anxiety disorder can affect how people interact with others, how they work, and even their overall well-being. Are there different types of anxiety: Anxiety may be a specific phobia in which a person harbors an intense and irrational fear of a place, thing or event. Social anxiety is another type of disorder that occurs when an individual feels overwhelmingly anxious and self-conscious in the typical social situations people encounter each day. Generalized anxiety disorder is marked by constant worry even when there is little or nothing to cause concern. These are just some of the various types of anxiety. What causes an anxiety disorder? • Extreme stress or trauma • Bereavement and complicated or chronic grief, which may be of particular concern for older adults dealing with the death of a spouse or a longtime friend • Consumption of alcohol, caffeine or drugs, including prescription or over-the-counter medication • A separate medical condition or illness • Neurodegenerative disorders, such as dementia Experiencing an anxiety disorder Seniors are urged to speak to a health care professional if they feel they are overwhelmed by anxiety. Family members also can learn to look for signs of anxiety disorder, which include: excessive worry or fear; refusing

to engage in routine activities or being overly preoccupied with routine; avoiding social situations; excessive concern about safety; physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shallow breathing, trembling, nausea, and/or sweating; difficulty sleeping or poor sleep; and hoarding, a distinct mental health condition but also a sign of an underlying anxiety disorder.

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Assiniboia RCMP respond to 40 calls of service, warn of SGI text scam

The Assiniboia RCMP detatchment responded to 40 calls of service during the week of August 10 to 16. Some of the calls for service include: 1 Assault Peace Officer 1 Break and Enter to a shed 2 Disturbing the Peace 1 Uttering Threats 2 Mental Health Act 1 Sexual Assault 2 Fail to Comply with Undertaking 4 Suspicious Person calls 2 Abandoned Vehicles Calls for Service Assiniboia RCMP responded to a dispatch of a person in medical distress within the Assiniboia detachment area on August 10. When members along

with Assiniboia EMS attended, the discovered the person had pending charges and had a Warrant for his arrest. 54 year old Michael Bourlon was arrested for his warrant along with newer charges and 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. Again, during this reporting period, there were several complaints of suspicious persons or suspicious vehicles in both rural and municipal areas. If you happen to notice someone

or something that you believe warrants police to investigate, please do not hesitate to contact the nearest RCMP detachment. Traffic Offenses RCMP clocked a vehicle travelling on Highway 13 east of Assiniboia at 135 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on August 16. The youth driver was issued a ticket in the amount of $530. 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 four demerits. For a second offense within a year, it’s a $1400 fine, four additional demerits and a seven-day vehicle seizure. Again this past week, multiple people have contacted the Assiniboia RCMP to report receiving messages from SGI who is advising them that they have unpaid traffic violations with a link provided as to how to rectify the situation. This is a scam. SGI will not contact individuals via text message or

email to request payment on a traffic ticket. If you receive a text message or email claiming you have an unpaid traffic violation, must appear in court, or need to click on a link to pay a fine, please ignore the message as it is a scam. 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 prop-

erty 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.

Second Street Market in Assiniboia includes record vendor numbers

Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter Inspired by the success of a first Street Market held in 2024 in Assiniboia, organizers have put finished touches on a second event being held August 29. “We had several requests from vendors and others wondering if we would consider hosting another street market,” added Jenna. More than 60 vendors tell organizers they are on the right track, with more vendor requests still incom-

ing as of August 20. The event will take place across the 200-300 block of Centre Street in Assiniboia and organizers affirm this is a rain or shine event, meaning it will go ahead regardless of weather. Jenna said she feels this event is important for the community, stating, “Providing an event specifically for small businesses is important because they’re the heart of our surrounding area. If we don’t support them, we cannot

thrive as a community. To have them all come to one place, really gives them the exposure they need to sell their product.” Organizers also acknowledged, “The public enjoys the opportunity to shop local, small, and find more sustainable options for a

better living too! There are so many local creators, artists, producers, and entrepreneurs, here, that offer amazing services — we should be supporting them. Everyone willing to come together to make such a statement and such a grand appearance, really shows

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Friday, August 28, 2026

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Opinion: You’re letting life pass you by one scroll at a time

Nick Kossovan SaskToday.ca I’ve spent more time than I care to admit wondering how digital technology has transformed our personal and professional lives. Sometimes I find myself staring at my smartphone as if it were Alice’s looking glass, wondering what my 1985 self would make of this glass-and-metal slab, about the size of a chocolate bar, that’s never more than an arm’s length away. Back then my wardrobe was inspired by Miami Vice. Phil Collins, Madonna, Dire Straits and Bruce Springsteen dominated my cassette collection. Sushi still seemed adventurous. Friday nights revolved around strategically choosing which bars to visit. In 1985, I was connected to the world by being in it, not by scrolling through it. If I could somehow give 1985 Nick a glimpse of 2026, I imagine the conversation would go something like this. “Let me get this straight. Everyone carries a glowing glass slate and stares at it all day, even when they’re sitting with family and friends. People photograph their food before eating it so strangers can approve of it. Everyone owns a phone but prefers typing because talking to people makes them anxious, yet they’ll happily share their most private moments with the entire world. “And despite being connected every second of the day, loneliness is everywhere? “Does anybody ever just sit quietly anymore?” He’d have a point. If someone had told me in 1985 that we’d each carry a supercomputer in our pocket, I would have imagined scientific breakthroughs, instant access to knowledge and perhaps a flying car or two. I wouldn’t have predicted we’d spend so much of that computing power arguing with strangers, chasing approval from people we’ve never met or comparing our ordinary Tuesday afternoon with someone else’s carefully staged highlight reel. Back then, sharing a photo of your dinner required a Kodak Disc camera, a trip to the nearest Shoppers Drug Mart to develop the film and a visit to a friend’s house just to show them a grainy four-by-six picture of a Salisbury steak. Today it takes three seconds. Apparently, kale salad doesn’t contain nutrients until it’s been uploaded to Instagram. In 1985, “following” someone meant you were either a private investigator like Thomas Magnum or someone the police should probably interview. Today, someone with 10,000 followers is considered an influencer. Back then, the real influencer was the friend who somehow convinced everyone that flipup sunglasses looked cool. And then there are “likes.” Imagine wandering through your local shopping centre putting thumbs-up stickers on complete strangers because you admired their perm. Security would have escorted you out the door. Today, those same digital thumbs-up have become a form of social

currency. Somewhere along the way we stopped asking whether people liked us and started wondering whether the algorithm did. Like most kids of the era, I spent countless hours in neon-lit arcades feeding quarters into Pac-Man and BurgerTime, chasing high scores that disappeared the moment someone unplugged the machine. Those victories felt enormous. They were also wonderfully temporary. Which brings me to what I miss most about growing up before smartphones: the unrecorded moment. In the 1980s, if you embarrassed yourself at a party—say by attempting a breakdance move and launching the punch bowl across the room—the only evidence was the fading memory of six friends who’d consumed enough Boone’s Farm and Southern Comfort to forget most of it by morning. Today, there are 17 high-definition videos online before you’ve even stood back up. Some memories deserve to fade. Then there’s doomscrolling. In the ’80s, if you wanted to worry about the state of the world, you waited for Knowlton Nash to deliver the evening news on CBC. Today, global crises, neighbourhood gossip and old classmates’ carefully curated success stories all compete for space in our pockets, 24 hours a day. We’ve become remarkably good at staying informed, but we’re less certain how to switch it off. If I could travel back to the era of New Coke, Tab and rotary phones, I’d tell 1985 Nick to appreciate the quiet. Yes, rotary phones took forever to dial, and the coiled cord was a tripping hazard. But when the phone wasn’t ringing, it simply sat there. It didn’t interrupt dinner to tell you someone in Saskatoon hated your opinion of The Breakfast Club. It didn’t quietly track your fascination with front-loading VCRs before selling that information to advertisers. Of course, I wouldn’t trade away everything we’ve gained. Being able to video chat with family across the country, carry an entire library in my pocket or settle an argument in seconds still feels miraculous. Technology has solved countless problems that once seemed impossible. It just hasn’t solved the oldest human problem of all: remembering to pay attention to the people sitting right in front of us. Maybe that’s what I’d really tell my younger self. Enjoy the quieter world while you’ve got it. One day you’ll carry the world’s knowledge in your pocket, along with its arguments, distractions and endless notifications. Just remember to put it down once in a while. The best moments aren’t the ones that collect the most likes. They’re the ones you remember because you were fully there when they happened. Nick Kossovan decodes the psychological impact of AI and social media

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By Trudy and Dale Buxton, Publishers of The Independent Let’s take a break from the Alberta trip with a new story from the past weekend. Another beautiful day on a Saturday morning and today we have decided to venture off to North Battleford for their annual craft show at the Western Development Museum. The Western Development Museum in North Battleford, like the other museums in Saskatchewan, focus mainly on the rich history of Saskatchewan agriculture and rural life. In North Battleford they have a 100-acre seasonal outdoor heritage village with over 30 historic buildings and that is combined with an indoor 100-year gallery with some very unique artifacts like an underground coal mine display. One of the most interesting buildings is the 1928 grain elevator that was moved in from Keatley Saskatchewan back in 1983, it is estimated that in Saskatchewan there are only roughly about 350 authentic grain elevators left standing around the province and some of those are waiting for demolition. This is quite a decline in elevators from the peak of elevators back in the 1950’s when there were over 3,000 elevators standing to take the grain to market. Some of the reasons behind the decline is mostly due to farming changes and larger need for the large concrete elevators that you see today and the changes in the rail lines as some rail lines have been discontinued. Another interesting building is the authentic sod house, using over 350 sod blocks that was built from a local slough. Inside the exhibits were full of trinkets that you buy and some on hand displays of people making some fresh ice cream from scratch, and it was quite tasty and another making home-made butter. Next, we travelled to the community of Hafford to take in the annual Summer Sizzle, which featured a car show, some street vend-

ors and a beer garden that had some homegrown entertainment on the stage to entertain the good folks of Hafford, this event is always a fun event to come to. Hafford’s population is around 425 and was first called Redberry, then renamed Luxemburg back in the early 1900’s. The final name given was Hafford back in 1913, there are a couple of different versions on how the name was to become Hafford, the most interesting comes from a man named Henry Hudek, who was negotiating a land sale with the railroad. The railroad offered him $20 an acre and Mr. Hudek said that he could not afford to sell for that price. The word afford was used many times in conversation and after a deal was finally struck the railroad agent suggested that he use the letter H in front of the word afford and there you have it, Hafford. The other version is the name came from an engineer named Hafford, who surveyed the railroad in the community, he was killed in B.C. from an accident, so the community changed the name in his memory. Hafford is rich in its Ukrainian heritage coming from a large number of Ukrainian immigrants that settled in the area. When driving down the streets you will notice that the street signs are all in the Ukrainian language. Close by Hafford you have Redberry Lake which is a kettle Salt Lake named after the buffaloberry, the lake is part of the Redberry Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and federal bird sanctuary. To the west of Hafford is the famous Crooked Bush, which has been declared as one of the Wonders of Canada. Stay tuned next time as we continue with our trip from Alberta. Stay tuned next week as we visit Banff next week in our journey home from British Columbia.

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Topsoils moisture rated short for southwest area

Limited rainfall across the southwest region significantly reduced topsoil moisture levels, according to the crop report for the period of August 4 to 10, 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, with reports of moderate to severe damage. Minor to moderate crop damage from wind was also reported. Harvest is a busy and demanding time and producers are reminded to take appropriate safety precautions during harvest operations. This includes having fire suppression equipment readily available and exercising caution when working around powerlines. The Farm Stress Line is available to provide confidential support to producers, toll-free at 1-800-667-4442.

A Show and Shine with a little difference as motorcycles took centre stage in Assiniboia on August 16. Prizes were given for the best bike as well has hot dog lunch sold. The event was hosted by Travis Lawless, and was the first time for a show for bikes. Photo by Amisha Modi

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Our Town

Assiniboia Kinsmen and Kinette members recently attended Kin National Convention held in Moose Jaw.

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New season, same spirit: Assiniboia Kinsmen & Kinettes ready to serve Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter The summer wasn’t all about time off for Assiniboia Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs. Members attended Kin National Convention in Moose Jaw. Long -time Kinette member, Corie Ruzicka Olsen, told the Assiniboia Times, “District 3, which represents Saskatchewan, was recognized at National Convention for numerous achievements including raising over $13 million

dollars as well as working more than 72,000 volunteer hours for our communities. Additionally, Telemiracle was presented with the Outstanding Community Investment Award for their focus on improving the quality of life and independence of Saskatchewan residents.” The Kinettes first meeting in the fall will be held at the Kin Hut on September 21 at 7 p.m. Olsen said everyone is welcome to come by and

see what this lady’s service club is all about. The Kinettes were recently thanked on social media for their donations to both Assiniboia Museum and Assiniboia Library, showcasing the year-round dedication of this service club to their community Other National Convention highlights included the massive community impact Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin Clubs provide across the country which include $32.7 million raised for local communities as part of 400,000 volunteer hours logged nationwide. This was the highest attendance at a national Kin convention since COVID-19, bringing together more than 300 delegates.

As part of Kin Canada’s commitment to giving back to the communities they serve, more than 30 convention delegates partnered with the Downtown Moose Jaw Association Helping Hands Program on August 13. They completed tasks like sweeping sidewalks, trash pickup and other beautification duties. Volunteers also headed to Wakamow Valley to plant trees and complete general park maintenance. Assiniboia Kinsmen told the Assiniboia Times, “The Kinsmen’s first meeting date is scheduled for September 14 and lifetime Kinsmen member, Howard Ellis, said they are always looking for new members. Assiniboia Golf Course

heralded the community service club for a recent donation for purchase of much needed course maintenance equipment. This donation was made possible through Chase the Ace proceeds. “Our next Chase the Ace lottery will be starting up again with the first draw set for September 2.” What began as a simple fundraising idea has grown into one of the community’s most impactful initiatives, with the Assiniboia Kinsmen Club’s Chase the Ace lottery pouring several hundred thousand dollars back into local causes. The Kinsmen efforts through this lottery have distributed funds to 33 different organizations which have supported

everything from health care to youth sports. A SaskToday story published April 2026 acknowledged, “While Chase the Ace has become a cornerstone fundraiser, it’s only part of the Kinsmen’s broader commitment. Members also organize Telemiracle fundraisers, run annual Christmas tree sales, and lend hands-on support to a number of other community efforts.” Additionally, the Kin Hut has been part of the community for more than 50 years, with the club looking after upkeep, cleaning, maintenance and rentals, keeping it viable for the community year-round — a testament to the club’s long-standing dedication to the community they serve.

August 28, 2026 Civic News WHL Preseason Game — Get Your Tickets! Assiniboia is hosting a WHL Preseason Game at the Southland Co-op Centre, brought to you by Sonya Hulgan, Sonya’s Insurance & Financial Solutions Ltd. Join us for an exciting night of hockey action right here at home! Saturday, September 5 • 7:00 PM Tickets are on sale NOW. Get yours at sasktix.evenue.net. Let’s pack the rink and show visiting teams what Assiniboia spirit looks like! Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me… But Banjos Saved My Life The Assiniboia & District Arts Council presents a heartfelt, humorous, and uplifting show blending music, storytelling, and inspiration — all in support of local causes. September 23, 2026 • 7:30 PM Shurniak Art Gallery Tickets: $25 advance $30 at the door Available at the Shurniak Art Gallery or online at assiniboiaartscouncil.ca. All ticket sales will be donated to the Assiniboia Union Hospital Integrated Facility and the Shurniak Art Gallery. A wonderful night out for an even better cause.

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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. Stop in the Office Friday, August 28th or Monday, August 31st to ensure to meet the deadline. Residents may pay at any time during the year, 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. 🏛🏛🏛 Next Council Meeting(s) —Tuesday, September 8th and 22nd, 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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Back-to-school: Talk to your children about tolerance Going to school means encountering differences. Unfortunately, hurtful comments and bullying based on a person’s cultural background, sexual orientation, gender or other unique qualities still occur in schools across the country. As the new school year begins, a conversation about tolerance is an important one to have with your children. Here are a few tips. Take the initiative: Choose an appropriate time to broach the subject, such as during dinner or after homework. Start by asking your child how they’re adjusting to school and whether they’ve noticed that some students may be struggling to fit in. Many young people witness acts of racism, misogyny, homophobia, body-shaming or other forms of discriminatory behaviour at school. Are your children reluctant to talk to you about it? Do they sometimes make problem­ atic comments? It may help if you draw their attention to how such treatment might affect the person on the re-

ceiving end of it. Avoid oversimplifying: Bullying is a phenomenon that can be complex and should not be reduced to a simple narrative of good guys versus bad guys. A child who doesn’t understand a reality different from their own may instinctively mock others. Likewise, a well-meaning teenager might give in to peer pressure and bully someone for fear of being rejected by their group. When talking to your children, try to avoid describing their actions in terms of personality traits and treat them instead as behaviours that can be changed. This will help them understand that intolerance can be curbed through conscious effort, rather than making them feel scolded or judged. Are you concerned about a situation your children have told you about? Contact their school if necessary or call your province’s mental health helpline to learn about other resources.

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Randy Palmer SaskToday.ca Moose Jaw Warriors head coach Scott King already has a bit of a leg up on most new head coaches in the Western Hockey League. Rather than stepping into a brand new role in a brand new organization in a brand new city, King is more than familiar with who the Warriors are and what they’re about — in no small part due to the fact he was part of building that culture. Prior to taking over as head coach, King worked as an assistant and associate coach for the team for the last decade, the last sixand-a-half years alongside former head coach Mark O’Leary. That means he’s more than familiar with the players and the team itself— and now it’s time to put all that to good use and get back on the winning track. “I’ve been here for pretty much a decade and saw a lot of highs, saw a

lot of lows, won a championship in ‘24,” King began in a recent interview with Teagan Witko on the SportsCage. “Obviously, that was amazing and it’s a great place to coach, a great community. So we love living in Moose Jaw.” Given his long-standing tenure with the team, King aims to put his well-established relationship with most of the roster to good use as the regular season rapidly approaches. “Knowing kids’ strengths, weaknesses, where kids fit in, where they can play in the lineup, are they power play players or more suited to penalty kill, what works with different guys,” King said of how that knowledge immediately helps. “We’ve had lots of different combinations last year. So, it’s going to be good to have that familiarity with them and be able to put them in spots where they can be successful.” As an assistant coach,

King was able to act as a sounding board for players who wanted to talk about hockey or just about anything else, and in doing so had a comfortable relationship with the roster. That changes as a head coach, though, and there will be times where King will have to become a disciplinarian on top of being close to his charges. “I think I’m ready to do that,” King said. “I think I’ve built enough equity in the relationships with the kids where they’ll understand that when I have to get hard on them, that it’s for their benefit. It’s to make us better as a team and make them better as a player. It does change the relationship a little bit, but it doesn’t have to change entirely.” King is under no illusion that he has some pretty big shoes to fill, with O’Leary leaving the team for AHL Abbotsford as the winningest coach in franchise history. You don’t work with someone like that without

JCS Car Show August 15

Adding to the fun of the day was the JCS Car Show, with 80 cars entered, 27 of them coming in from Spidla Farms and JCS Farms. This was a memorial show in honour of Jamie Spidla who passed away accidentally in 2023. All the proceeds from the show went to Stars and the Limerick Fire Department. Winners for the day were: People’s Choice - Colby Hoglund showing his 1966 Ford Fairlane. Driver’s Choice - Chuck and Joanne Rust showing their 1929 Ford Model A Family Choice - Wayne Fondrick showing his 1970 Mustang. Voter Prize - Bowen Kowalski.

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picking up some tips and tricks, though, and King did exactly that. “Mark is ultra prepared, organized, he communicates well, he does everything with the utmost professionalism,” King said. “What I learned from him was each day, you got to be super organized in how you approach the day, crossing things off the list, making sure that you communicate with the players. That’s a big thing. And just the work ethic that it entails to do this job. “I’ll take a lot of things that he did and obviously, you still put your little tweak on different things and you change things that you kind of thought once you got the job you’d do,” King added. “But the struc-

ture and what it means to be a Moose Jaw Warrior, I learned a lot from Mark and I’m really grateful to have the opportunity to work with him.” One thing that’s for certain, the Warriors will be looking to take a major step forward this season. Moose Jaw finished with a 25-36-5-2 record last season, missing the Eastern Conference playoffs for the second year in a row, and by a single point at that. Naturally, the goal will be to return to the postseason for the first time since their WHL Championship win in 2024 — and if that means things change when it comes to who is on the ice after training camp in a few weeks’ time, so be it.

“We need to just not dip our toe into training camp and say ‘I’m a guy I’ve been around three or four years and I can just kind of get by, I can see how good I look and kind of be cool’,” King said. “No, it’s about you getting in here, you get better with each rep you do, you get better with each day that goes by. And for the young guys, it’s an opportunity to push the other guys. Don’t get out of their way, go and take their job.” “So my message is going to be just because you’re here, it doesn’t mean anything to me. It doesn’t matter how you got here. Everybody’s got an opportunity in front of them and what you do with that opportunity is up to you.”

Roughriders penalties and miscues lead to comfortable win for B.C. Lions Randy Palmer SaskToday.ca There have been games in recent outings where the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had some bad penalties and miscues on both sides of the ball that resulted in an ugly loss, but few compare to what went down in Vancouver on Sunday night. The Roughriders saw two touchdowns called back due to penalties, gave up four turnovers and dropped a 3016 decision to the B.C. Lions. The loss sees Saskatchewan fall to 6-4 to remain in second place in the West. B.C. won its fourth straight and has climbed all the way back to 5-5 on the campaign. It seemed like nothing was going to go the Riders’ way, and that sentiment only grew worse as the game continued and the mistakes and miscues began to add up. “The sad thing is I feel like it was very similar last week,” Riders coach Corey Mace said, referring to the much-discussed 26-19 loss to Hamilton. “We didn’t win the turnover battle and penalties, they cost us in different ways this week. Those were huge game-changing and momentum plays for us.” Two of the biggest swings in the game were the result of Riders infractions. The first came late in the first half when Quali Conley found nothing but open space on a run to the right side, going 49 yards to the house. A penalty to Jermarcus Hardrick had that major called back, and the score went from a potential 14-13 Riders lead to 13-6 B.C. at the half.

Then in the third quarter, Nick Wiebe appeared to have a touchdown after recovering the ball on a muffed punt, but that was called back when Melique Straker slipped at the last second on the coverage and ended up getting called for no yards. That, too, would have put the Riders up by a point. The third in general marked bad times for Saskatchewan -- a Jonathan Edouard interception was called back due to an offside penalty by Caleb Sanders and the Lions had a couple of plays that looked to be snuffed end up going for big yards. Then came another dagger, when a promising drive was snuffed thanks to a pass to Dylan Djete being intercepted by Stantley Thomas-Olivier. In the end, B.C. scored 14 second-half points on touchdowns from Zander Horvath and Keon Hatcher Jr. and the Lions had things in hand heading into the fourth quarter, leading 27-6 instead of finding themselves in a far closer game. “It just feels like we left a lot of plays on the field. It feels like we just shot ourselves in the foot,” said receiver Dhel Duncan-Busby, who hauled in a 32-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter for Saskatchewan’s lone major. “Then we do a bunch of stuff on special teams and on defence and we get plays and then we just kind of just stop ourselves. It just seems like it was selfinflicted wounds.” Trevor Harris ended up completing 28 of 42 passes

for 356 yards, but the two interceptions loomed large. The Riders did get things going a bit in the fourth — including Duncan-Busby’s touchdown and Jaxon Ford’s first career interception on a promising drive for the Lions — but those plays weren’t enough. Alex Hale had another solid game for the Riders, though, hitting all three of his field goals on the night. Seeing two weeks of subpar performances left a bad taste in Mace’s mouth, and he vowed things will turn around soon. “If something happens back to back, to me, that’s the head coach’s fault,” he said. “I got to go take a peek at what I have to do to get these guys to understand that we can’t have that right now. I don’t think we’re a team right now that can shoot ourselves in the foot multiple times a game and expect to win. And truthfully, I don’t know that there’s any team in the league that can do that.” Duncan-Busby is confident it won’t be long before the Riders are back at their winning ways, especially given their experience. “We’ve been here before and we’re going to rely on the 13th man once we get back home,” he said. “Obviously, it hasn’t really slid out the way that we wanted to, but we just have to kind of rely on each other and lean on each other and we’ll be able to figure it out.” Saskatchewan is back in action next Saturday when they host the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium. Kick-off is at 5 p.m.

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Limerick Car Show Adding to the fun of the day was the JCS Show and Shine Car show. With over 80 vehicles on display there was 27 from Spidla Farms and JCS Farms. This is a memorial show in honour of James Spidla who passed away by accident in 2023. All proceeds from the day will be donated to Stars and the Limerick Fire Department. The winners chosen for the day were: People’s Choice - Colby Hoglund with his 1966 Ford Fairlane Driver’s Choice - Chuck and Joanne Rust with their 1929 Ford Model A Family Choice - Wayne Fondrick with his 1970 Ford Mustang Voters Choice - Bowen Kowalski

Limerick Farmers Market 2026 Community Spirit Shines at Limerick Farmer’s Market Limerick Centennial Park buzzed with activity on Saturday, August 15, as residents turned out for the Limerick Farmers' Market, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 vendors lined the park, offering local goods and fresh produce to shoppers throughout the day. Numerous vendors offered a variety of refreshments and food items, with visitors forming lines to enjoy the offerings available. The lively atmosphere drew families and neighbours together, creating an inviting environment for the community to connect and support local businesses. The market once again demonstrated the strength of community spirit in Limerick. Neighbours gathered to support local businesses, browse quality offerings, and enjoy a day of entertainment and connection. Events like these remind us of the value of coming together and the vibrant character that defines our town.

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Reduced provincial transfers might cause shortfall

John Cairns SaskToday.ca If the federal government pursues reductions in provincial transfers as it did during the 1990s, it could mean huge shortfalls for provinces trying to maintain current spending levels. That is the conclusion of the latest study from the Fraser Institute, which looked at what might happen if Ottawa pursued reductions like those made during prime minister Jean Chrétien’s term in government. The Fraser Institute found that provinces would face a $19.4-billion funding shortfall if they sought to maintain their current spending levels and make up for the federal transfer money that was lost. “It’s a pretty substantial cost to provincial taxpayers to pick up the funding for those,” said Jake Fuss, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute and coauthor of the report “What Happens if Provinces Are Left Holding the Bag? Calculating the Fiscal Burden of Federal Intrusions into Provincial Jurisdiction.” The $19.4 billion is what the report calculates would be the fiscal burden if Ottawa were to cut the Canada Health Transfer and the Canada Social Transfer by 15 per cent and eliminate funding for dental and child care as well. “So this is essentially looking at something that

the Chrétien government did back in the 1990s,” Fuss said. “They cut transfers to the provinces by 15 per cent on the Canada Health and Social Transfer program. So if we’re modelling that again today, you know, that’s going to come at substantial costs to taxpayers in the provinces who are going to have to pick up that funding. And at the same time, you also have some of these other newer federal programs like dental care and child care that were only created within the last decade or so, but that are clearly in provincial jurisdiction and for which there are agreements between the provincial and federal governments over funding.” The impact would vary by province, according to the study, which estimated the biggest hit would be to Saskatchewan. “For Saskatchewan taxpayers, it’s almost $1,000 a person, so it’s $985 per taxpayer to offset those ... potential federal cuts that would be made on those programs that are in provincial areas of jurisdiction,” Fuss said. Similarly, he said, Manitoba right next door is “just $3 less than Saskatchewan. So the costs are generally going to be felt more in some of the Prairie provinces like Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta.” The average hit across the country is cal-

culated at $875 per taxpayer. The study finds that if the provinces wanted to maintain their 2024-25 spending levels, they would need to raise their own spending by amounts ranging from $85 million in P.E.I. to $7.5 billion in Ontario. In Saskatchewan, it would be about $630 million — a tough pill to swallow in a province that this spring projected a deficit of $819 million for 2026-27. “When we look at the costs for these provinces, every single province is currently in a deficit situation,” Fuss said. “So these are costs that will likely either result in more borrowing for the provinces, reduced spending elsewhere, or higher taxes for provincial taxpayers in all these provinces. And it’s not an insignificant amount of money. You know, we’re talking, you know, hundreds of millions or billions of dollars for all the provinces across the country.” This year, the federal government again faces pressure from a massive budget deficit — similar to what then-finance minister Paul Martin was up against in the 1990s. A looming question is what the consequences could be for the provinces if the federal government decided to get serious about addressing its deficit and put transfers on the chopping block to do it. “If the federal government were to withdraw that

The Fraser Institute calculates how provincial taxpayers could be left “holding Graph courtesy Fraser Institute the bag” if federal transfers were cut.

funding for those programs because it is reining in the federal deficit it has right now, which is growing considerably, that ultimately is going to add significant costs to the provinces that would have to pick up the slack there as well.” He called this a “big risk for provinces because they’re allowing the federal government to get into their jurisdiction.” As for what the takeaway should be for lawmakers, Fuss said the premiers “should be aware of the risk to their own fiscal positions.” “They ultimately need to exercise much greater caution when they’re talking about these funding agreements with Ottawa, especially for programs that fall within provincial jurisdiction, because at the end of the day, the responsibility and the costs are ultimately going to be borne by them if Ottawa decides to reverse course, or there’s another government that doesn’t want to adopt the same agreements, or even the current government decides we have to get rid of some of these agreements in order to rein in our federal finances right now. So I think there’s a huge risk right now for premiers, and I think there needs to be a lot more caution exercised.”

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Coronach RCMP seize firearms

SaskToday.ca Coronach RCMP have seized 43 firearms and 25 kilograms of explosive material at a residence in Kayville. Coronach RCMP received a report of a firearms-related incident in Kayville on July 26 at approximately 3 p.m. The investigation determined that an individual was walking outside when a male at a property across the road pointed a firearm in their direction. The firearm was not discharged. The individual left the area. No physical injuries were reported to police. Coronach RCMP continued to investigate. Coronach RCMP, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical

Incident Response Team, arrested a man in Avonlea on August 19. They then executed a search warrant at a residence in Kayville. During a search of the residence, officers located and seized approximately 25 kilograms of explosive material, 43 firearms, multiple prohibited firearm magazines, and ammunition. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old man, from Kayville, is charged with: • three counts, unsafe storage of firearms; • one count, tampering with serial number of firearm; • one count, possession of a prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized; • one count, pointing a

firearm; and • one count, unlawfully possess unsecured high hazard explosives. The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on August 20. Gravelbourg and Assiniboia RCMP, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Unit, and conservation officers with the Provincial Protective Services Branch assisted in this investigation. There was an increased police presence in the Kayville and Avonlea areas on August 19 in relation to this investigation. There is no longer an increased police presence, and no known risk to the public at this time.August.

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Optimism from Premier Moe about trade talks with States, potential deal John Cairns SaskToday.ca Premier Scott Moe voiced optimism about the trade deal in the works between Canada and the U.S. Speaking to reporters in Prince Albert on August 19, Moe welcomed the “agreement in principle” reached the previous evening and welcomed the fact that the threatened 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion in Canadian goods, which were set to be imposed on August 19, had been paused until August 21 while negotiations continue. “That is not coming into effect, and that, I think, is step one, and that is a positive step in the negotiations that have been occurring up to and including last night and still going on as we speak,” Moe said. Moe also said the federal government continues to “negotiate potential reductions to existing sectoral tariffs that we have.” He called it “incredibly important to industries in Saskatchewan and, I would say, more broadly to industries across Canada.” A third point Moe made, which he called “specifically beneficial, I think, to Western Canada, but indirectly beneficial to all Canadians,” was the “notional intention to expand our relationship when it comes to trading energy, whether it be oil, whether it be uranium, or whether it be any other energy sources that are

coming into production and construction, specifically in our province. And that also, I would say, is very much a positive.” Moe also cautioned that the CUSMA deal that the country had one and two years ago was “no longer possible, and so we have to go to the negotiating table as Canadians, and we support those negotiations that have happened as a province of Saskatchewan, and continue to happen, to get the best deal that we can possibly get.” Moe cited the need to have “preferred market access to our largest market and our largest trading partner, the United States of America, and I feel that is what we are in the process of achieving, which is a best-in-class trade agreement.” Moe said Canada will “have the strongest trade agreement of any country in the world with the United States of America.” “But we also need to understand that the status quo that we had two years ago was not possible. It was not on. And we have to find, and the federal government needs to find, the best path forward so that we can retain industries that are currently employing Canadians, wherever they might be,” Moe said, pointing specifically in Saskatchewan to the energy, mining, valueadded agriculture and manufacturing industries. Moe gave credit to fed-

eral minister Dominic LeBlanc, Ambassador Mark Wiseman, lead trade negotiator Jean Charest and Prime Minister Mark Carney for “finding us that path.” He said there was more work to do in the near term and in the next number of months with respect to CUSMA, but Moe said Canada was “in a much better place than we were even 24 or 48 hours ago with respect to finding certainty and providing certainty for Saskatchewan and Canadian businesses, and ultimately providing certainty for Canadian families, including those th Moe participated in a first ministers’ conference call with Prime Minister Carney and the other premiers to discuss the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney “underscored the importance of a strong Team Canada approach, emphasizing continued collaboration with provincial and territorial governments as the federal government works to finalize a deal with the United States.” The statement said Carney had reiterated that the “government’s goal is to secure the best deal for Canadians — one that provides the greatest possible U.S. market access for Canadian businesses.” One question that has been raised is whether American liquor would

go back on the shelves at Canadian liquor stores and whether the individual provinces would go along with that move. Moe confirmed there is a request from Carney to the provinces as “part of this arrangement regarding some of the procurement practices, specifically those with U.S. alcohol on the shelves, which doesn’t impact Saskatchewan or Alberta — we’ve allowed consumers to make their own choice all along — but there will be an ask by the Prime Minister for other provinces to make a decision in that space for this to move forward.” As for whether provinces will be unified in their response, Moe said there has “always been an overarching effort” among all the provinces, and that “we can set aside our differences in the best interests of the nation.” “That diversity certainly isn’t a weakness. It is a strength, and it always has been a strength for us to respect one another’s diversity. But there is an initiative, a broad goal of all the premiers, to put our nation first, to ensure that we are doing what we can to find our way — in this case, to a trade agreement of some type that gives us preferred market access ... with our partner in the United States of America.”

As for how confident he was that a deal would last, Moe acknowledged that if the U.S. were to move away from this deal in a month, three months or six months, it would be “beyond the control of myself or Prime Minister Carney or anyone in Canada, for that matter.” “What we can do is, in good faith, make our best efforts to come to an agreement to provide certainty for the industries and, more importantly, the families that work in those industries across the nation. “There are some very real impacts, and we’ve seen that in certain industries here, not too far from right here in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, but we’ve seen some significant impacts across the nation as well. And so it is incumbent on the federal government, and I feel they have taken up this challenge through quite intensive negotiations, in particular over the last few weeks, to find a path forward. Where it goes from here would obviously be the decision of those two partners, but we need to bargain in good faith, and I feel that Canadians believe that our government and our negotiating team are.” As for comments from President Donald Trump saying this deal is very good for farmers in the

United States, Moe noted the government has always said that tariffs are “detrimental to not only Canadian industries and families, but also very detrimental to American industries and families, and they really do strike at the very heart of our North American economic competitiveness.” Moe believed that if there are changes in tariffs that might be positive for American farmers, “I would say that equally that would be positive for Canadian farmers as well. I’ve often shared the story of how integrated our ag economy is. We buy tractors and combines from the U.S. They often will buy drills and plant genetics and potash fertilizer from Saskatchewan. Any time that we can make our ag industry, whether it be south or north of the 49th parallel, more competitive, it’s going to be good for farmers on both sides of that border. What is good for American farmers, I would say, largely is the demand.” Moe also welcomed comments from Trump that this deal could revive the Keystone XL pipeline. Moe said he has “always been positive on any additional pipeline access, not only to the American market, but to the West Coast, so that we can access the rest of the world as well.”

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TOWN OF BENGOUGH PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before October 27, 2026, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

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Total Arrears*

LOT 21-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN I4163 EXT 0

156659158

$1,358.36

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$288.48

$1,646.84 $1,574.15

LOT 22-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN I4163 EXT 0

156659293

$1,228.25

$345.90

LOT 17-BLK/PAR 5-PLAN I4163 EXT 0

129005984

$323.03

$102.24

$425.27

LOT 20-BLK/PAR 5-PLAN I4163 EXT 0

100021150

$3,482.30

$449.00

$3,931.30

BLK/PAR 5-PLAN CI796 EXT 0 BLK/PAR 6-PLAN EX1055 EXT 0

158151056 158151438

$4,089.90

$413.10

$4,503.00

LOT 5-BLK/PAR 13-PLAN CX253 EXT 0

100165238

$5,512.49

$449.00

$5,961.49

LOT 4-BLK/PAR 14-PLAN CX253 EXT 0

158796950

$1,880.90

$449.00

$2,329.90

LOT 1-BLK/PAR 15-PLAN CX650 EXT 0

139867475

$302.93

$449.00

$751.93

LOT 3-BLK/PAR 15-PLAN CX650 EXT 0

100030745

$3,567.73

$449.00

$4,016.73

LOT 22-BLK/PAR 15-PLAN CX955 EXT 0

151008140

$1,798.12

$390.00

$2,188.12

LOT 23-BLK/PAR 15-PLAN CX955 EXT 0

136130835

$3,118.15

$349.91

$3,468.06

LOT 8-BLK/PAR 16-PLAN CX955 EXT 0

154865504

$1,916.02

$390.00

$2,306.02

LOT 9-BLK/PAR 17-PLAN EX295 EXT 0 LOT 10-BLK/PAR 17-PLAN EX295 EXT 0

130358066 130074982

$6,970.21

$431.78

$7,401.99

LOT 5-BLK/PAR 19-PLAN EX143 EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 19-PLAN EX143 EXT 0

100031780 100031803

$2,149.05

$385.00

$2,534.05 $3,482.81

LOT 4-BLK/PAR 20-PLAN EX295 EXT 0

138257747

$3,097.63

$385.18

LOT 6-BLK/PAR 20-PLAN EX295 EXT 0

134243401

$486.19

$205.62

$691.81

LOT 1-BLK/PAR 22-PLAN EX1310 EXT 0

156109316

$3,103.79

$449.00

$3,552.79

LOT 5-BLK/PAR 22-PLAN EX1310 EXT 0

147311625

$3,516.30

$449.00

$3,965.30

LOT 12-BLK/PAR 23-PLAN 62MJ09991 EXT 0

158695880

$2,184.86

$449.00

$2,633.86

LOT 1-BLK/PAR 26-PLAN 66MJ03346 EXT 0

136893921

$3,542.29

$449.00

$3,991.29

BLK/PAR A-PLAN 101063102 EXT 25

148465109

$314.42

$101.80

$416.22

LOT 1-BLK/PAR E-PLAN 58MJ00113 EXT 0 LOT 2-BLK/PAR E-PLAN 60MJ14071 EXT 0 LOT 3-BLK/PAR E-PLAN 60MJ14071 EXT 0 LOT 4-BLK/PAR E-PLAN 60MJ14071 EXT 0 LOT 5-BLK/PAR E-PLAN 60MJ14071 EXT 0 BLK/PAR A-PLAN 101062628 EXT 75 BLK/PAR B-PLAN 101062639 EXT 61

100032466 100165508 100165519 100165520 100165531 100165665 100165676

$860.89

$127.32

$988.21

BLK/PAR N-PLAN EX15 EXT 0

134403443

$332.89

$102.72

$435.61

LOT 16-BLK/PAR 20-PLAN EX1142 EXT 0

138221850

$3,382.85

$328.15

$3,711.00

* Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 20th day of August, 2026 Claudette Thorhaug, Acting Administrator

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Louisa Marianne Lacasse nee Bouffard

September 7, 1932 August 10, 2026 God called our beloved mom, Louisa Marianne Lacasse from Kincaid, SK to Heaven, where she is now at peace and reunited with those who went before her. After 93 beautiful years of life, love, wisdom, laughter, and cherished memories, Mom’s journey on earth came to end on August 10, 2026 at the Regina General Hospital surrounded by loved ones. While our hearts are heavy with sadness, we are grateful for the many years we were blessed to have her with us. Louisa was born in the original homestead house south of Kincaid on September 7, 1932, the second of nine children. As a child, she experienced the challenges of the Dirty Thirties, a time that tested the strength and resilience of many prairie families. On April 2, 1956, Louisa married Paul-Émile Lacasse, beginning a new chapter of love, family and shared memories. Sadly, following a tragic accident in Québec on November 9, 1972, Louisa became a widow at the age of 40, with four young children and the immense responsibility of raising her family and continuing life on the farm. As a young widow, Mom faced the demands of farm life with strength, determination and perseverance. She often reminded her children that there were always people worse off than us, a lesson they carried with them throughout their lives. Through the years, those experiences shaped her into a strong, intelligent, and very wise woman. Her honesty, witty humour, canny insights, and sharp mind made her genuine and respected by many. Louisa demonstrated her love of life through her farm where she was actively involved in some way until her final days. The farm was her home, her happy place, the place where she always wanted to be. She always looked forward to someone stopping in for a good visit. Louisa also had a fun side to her, always planning the next get-together as a family or a community member. She enjoyed the many gatherings she shared with family and friends. She especially looked forward to her birthday parties every 5 years – and every one of those parties got bigger and better, with the goal of bringing people together in celebration, fostering strong ties. There was always an abundance of great food, laughter, and stories. Those special times together brought everyone closer and are memories that will be treasured for years to come. Louisa was also a person of strong faith and very community minded. Her service to others was very important and emphasized to family, especially when it came to the church and the community hall. She was adamant about keeping a community alive and led by example. Louisa was an exceptional pianist and used her gift and talent to play the organ at the Ferland church for over 70 years. She was on many boards, promoting faith, community, language, culture, women’s issues, agriculture and so on. She was also very passionate about local and family stories, often referring back to RM and Family History books. A woman with many values and expectations, she became a strong model to those who knew her. Louisa will be remembered with affection, gratitude, and love. Her legacy will continue through her children Edna Corcoran, Paul, and Diane; her grandchildren Mélanie (Micah), Christianne (Jeff), Alexie (Caley); and Jarame; her great-granddaughters Charlize, Catherine, Sophie and Alice. She also leaves behind her sisters Yvonne Thibault, Monique (Bob) Marciszyn, Doris Hunter and Claudette (Elphie) Bouvier; sisters-in-law Jeanine Bouffard-Lemire and Angèle Bouffard-Lewans; and many nieces and nephews. Louisa was predeceased by her husband Paul-Émile, son Marc, son-in-law Brian Corcoran, parents Ephrem and Antonia (née Bouvier) Bouffard, sister Pierrette, brothers Léonard, Adrien and Joe Bouffard, sister-in-law Delores Bouffard and brothersin-law Ernest Douville, Earl Hunter and Marcel Thibault. Also, parents-in-law Joseph and Léontine Lacasse, in-laws Wilfrid Lacasse, Alphée and Sidonie Lacasse, George and Lydia Lacasse, Berthe and Edmond Tardif, Bertha and Louis LeBruno, and Rudolphe Lacasse, as well as nephews and a niece. Funeral services was held at the St. Jean-Baptiste Catholic Church in Ferland, Sask. at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. Those wishing to honour Louisa’s memory may do so through a donation to Paroisse St. Jean-Baptiste, Box 80, McCord, Sask. S0H 2T0.

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Assiniboia enhancing stop-sign visibility at Centre Street intersections

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Times,Safety Assiniboia Saskatchewan A5 intersections are among Assiniboia Provincial Traffic flashing stop signs will be This investment sup- trians, funeral processions, Town of Assiniboia the most heavily used in Fund Grant application for doublesided units installed ports our commitment to and cross-traffic. Assiniboia is investing Town, and failure to stop the Solar Powered Flash- on the intended pedestrian safer streets, but infrastrucThese intersections are in enhanced stop-sign visi- puts pedestrians, and other ing Stop Sign Visibility overhangs along Centre ture alone cannot solve the central to daily life in Asbility, but recent incidents drivers at risk. Enhancement Project has Street, increasing visibil- issue — driver attention and siniboia, and safe driving show that drivers must take Last week, the Town been approved. ity for both drivers and compliance are essential. protects everyone. greater care at key intersec- announced that the SGI Six of the 23 approved pedestrians. The Town is asking all The Town of Assiniboia tions on Centre Street. motorists to: will continue monitoring The Town of Assini• Come to a full stop at these intersections. winter’smultiple beauty turns more beast with arctic Beware of slick outdoor conditions: Inclement Weatherproof, that still for boiaWhen has received every stop sign.lined gloves or mittens Residents whoallow witness winds, mounds of snow and bone-chilling temperatures, weather can create a buildup of snow, ice and mud on flexibility alsoways a smart to the cold. behaviours reports of drivers failing • Lookareboth be-answer unsafe driving thestop season’s harsh side turns can prove walkways driveways. Outdoor fallInclement prevention Weatherproof, Stay current immunizations: When winter’s beauty moreespecially beast withdangerous arctic Beware ofand slick outdoor conditions: lined on gloves or mittens that Seniors still allow for a to at busy intersecfore proceeding. are encouraged to with contact for senior includes tips: wear nonskid boots, get mud help on with flexibility weakened immune system are more vulnerable to catching winds, mounds of snowStreet. and bone-chilling temperatures, weather canthese create a buildup of snow, ice and are also awhen smart answer the cold. tions alongadults. Centre • Slow down aptheto Town Office so patsnow shoveling, use ice melt or sandfall for prevention traction, and colds the flu more severe illnesses including To the helpcrossings families theirespecially seniors stay warm and walkways Stay and current on or immunizations: Seniors with and a theWhile season’s harsh sideatensure can dangerous and driveways. Outdoor Firstprove proaching intersections. terns can be tracked watch diligently for black ice. pneumonia. Older adults should consult with their doctor safe during winter months, we recommend the following forAvenue senior adults. includes these tips: wear nonskid boots, get help with weakened immune system are more vulnerable to catching and Third Avenue • Stay alert for pedes- addressed. about seasonal that are precautions: appropriate clothing outdoors: To prevent and the fluand or year-round more severeimmunizations illnesses including To help their seniors stay warm and snow Wear shoveling, use ice melt or sand for traction, and colds have beenfamilies there forensure several best for their individual overall consult health. with their doctor Stay winter warmmonths, indoors: Many elders push their watch heatdiligently loss or hypothermia when body temperature drops pneumonia. safe during we recommend the following for black ice. Older adults should years, the Fourth Avenue thermostats to higher temperatures, but this promotes too low,appropriate the elderly who ventureoutdoors: into the coldTo should wear aboutKeep well-hydrated: Although the elderlythat mayare not precautions: Wear clothing prevent seasonal and year-round immunizations fourth-way Stop was addover-dry skin and nasal passages, and raises the their heating heat light, loose-fitting under an insulated, feel thirsty in cooler weather, forastheir individual overall health.drinking six to eight Stay warm indoors: Many elders push losslayered, or hypothermia whenclothing body temperature drops best ed after the Centre Street bill. Instead, seniors who feel chilled might consider toowaterproof winter coat. Outerwear fleecewear lining glasses of liquid a day is Although still advised. tea, apple thermostats to higher temperatures, but this promotes low, the elderly who venture into thewith coldashould Keep well-hydrated: theHot elderly may cider not Infrastructure Project wearing thicker socks,comfleece slippers and athe thin, thermal light, andlayered, windproof shell is a clothing plus. A hat is aanmust since as feel andascocoa areinfun additions to a wintertime beverage list, loose-fitting under insulated, thirsty cooler weather, drinking six to eight over-dry skin and nasal passages, and raises heating pletion in August 2025. undershirt and leggings. much as 50 percent of body heat iswith lost through head. glasses but stay mindful of the extra sugar and bill. Instead, seniors who feel chilled might consider waterproof winter coat. Outerwear a fleecethe lining of liquid a day is still advised. Hotcalories. tea, apple cider Thethicker successful grant slippers and a thin, thermal and windproof shell is a plus. A hat is a must since as and cocoa are fun additions to a wintertime beverage list, wearing socks, fleece application of the much as 50 percent of body heat is lost through the head. but stay mindful of the extra sugar and calories. undershirt and leggings.2023 SGI Traffic Safety grant allowed the Town of Assiniboia the addition of the upgraded Pedestrian Assiniboia Golf Course Crossings and the Flashing Solar Stop Signs for two of Ladies’ Golf Night every Maintaining strong social connections in your the three intersections on 60s, 70s and beyond means more than having fun. Wednesday 5:45 p.m. Centre Street. 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Southland Co-op initiatives highlight the people behind community support

Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter Community support often looks less like a single large gesture and more like a collection of small efforts. For Southland Coop, a number of ongoing programs are built around that kind of community participation. One of the next opportunities comes September 15, when Southland Coop locations take part in Fuel Good Day. Ten cents from every litre of fuel purchased that day will be donated to local organizations selected by each participating location. In Assiniboia, proceeds will go to Gravelbourg Bon Ami Inc.; Mossbank will support Furrows and Faith Retirement Villa; Lafleche will direct its funds to Early Learn and Childcare Centre Inc.; and in Cor-

onach, the Coronach Early Learning Literacy Centre will benefit. Last year’s Fuel Good Day in Assiniboia supported the Assiniboia Airport Authority’s renovation project, raising just shy of $2,000 — missing the mark by only $12. The fundraising day is intended to be about more than fuel sales. The organizations receiving the funds are invited to be present throughout the day, helping with activities, visiting with Co-op members and finding additional ways to raise money. They can also hold a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with food donated by Southland Co-op. Organizations are welcome to add their own fundraising activities, such as bake sales or penny parades. “They can be on site

and present during the day, washing windows, chatting with members and helping promote additional sales,” said Jolene Vanstone, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist for Southland Co-op. That involvement is part of what makes the fundraising day a community event rather than simply a donation campaign. More than a fresh coat of paint Another Southland Coop program, Communities in Full Colour, is providing organizations and community spaces with an opportunity to give their facilities a fresh coat of paint — at no cost to the organization. There is still plenty of paint available, with Vanstone remarking that Southland Co-op currently has “gallons and gallons”

up for grabs. At the same time, the program has seen a record number of applicants this year. Recipients so far include Furrows and Faith in Mossbank, Coronach Golf Club, Coronach Housing Tenants Association, Oro Lake Park, the Assiniboia 55 Club and Assiniboia Childcare Services. Several organizations are still completing their projects, so the final number of gallons donated has yet to be determined. The projects may be different, but the common thread is the people putting their time and effort into improving places used by others in their communities. Bringing people together Southland Co-op’s Ag Promo Day, held August 7, offered another example of that community approach. While the event provided an opportunity to introduce people to the Co-op’s Agro Centre and the services available to local farmers, Vanstone said the larger goal was simply to bring people together, and exclaimed, “We had so much fun.” “A TON of work went into this event, with months of planning behind the scenes, and seeing it all come together was so worth it. The goal was to bring some awareness to our Agro Centre, show people what we do and how we can help with their farm needs, but most importantly, bring our community together and have some fun.” According to Vanstone, the Ag Promo Day became one of the most successful events the Co-op has held, with much of that success

Fuel Good Day is back! Fill up at your local Co-op Gas bar on September 15, 2026, and 10¢ per litre will be donated to these local organizations.

coming from the response of community members. Following the money The scale of Southland Co-op’s community involvement becomes clearer when looking at its 2025 figures. Vanstone said the Coop sponsored or donated to 430 groups and organizations, supporting approximately 400 events across more than 21 local communities. Among the areas receiving support were arts and culture, health and education, sports and recreation, member communication, Communities in Full Colour, Fuel Good Day, scholarships, gift card fundraising and Co-op Week. The reported total investment was approximately $139,000. Southland Co-op also has a staff program called Community Builders, which recognizes employees who volunteer their time with community organizations. When an employee volunteers 40 or more hours, or 80 or more hours, with an organization of their choice, Southland Co-op makes a donation to that organization. Vanstone says the program currently provides one Community Builders donation each month, with more than six applications already received this year. And that doesn’t account for the less visible hours employees contribute — coaching, serving on boards, helping with children’s school activities, assisting at community events or simply showing up when an organization needs another

set of hands. Those contributions can be difficult to measure, but they are often what keep community organizations moving. Part of the community Southland Co-op describes community investment as a central part of its cooperative model. Its website states that the organization aims to strengthen and care for its people and environments while investing in the communities it serves. Southland Co-op also offers community barbecue fundraisers from May through August and makes food store entrances available to organizations for activities such as ticket sales, bake sales and donation collections. Taken together, the programs represent a range of ways local organizations can access support — from fundraising and donated materials to employee volunteerism. For the communities involved, the value may ultimately be less about any one program or dollar amount and more about the relationships built around them. As Vanstone puts it, “For Southland Co-op, it’s not just about being a business in the community — it’s about being part of the community.” That distinction is perhaps easiest to see on the days when the people behind the organizations are standing alongside their neighbours, volunteers are pitching in, and a fundraising event becomes an opportunity for a community to simply spend some time together.

Remember that time when Amazon sponsored your church fundraiser? Remember when Facebook bought a case of Girl Guide cookies to support your daughter? Remember when Google provided free pizza to your child’s soccer team when they won the championship?

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Neither do we!

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