Assiniboia Times - May 8, 2026 by Weyburn Review/ Weyburn This Week

Assiniboia Fire Department to host renowned Fire Fit competition

Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter

If you have never heard of a Fire Fit competition, you might want to check

out the Regional Fire Fit Championship coming to Assiniboia June 20-21.

Assiniboia’s Fire and Rescue Team will host this

competition which provides significant community and economic benefits.

The website www. firefit.com outlined details on this high-intensity competition that is based on firefighting tasks commonly performed in emergency situations. It is a chance to see not only local participants but others competing in a demanding course that simulates realworld sceneries, testing their strength, speed, endurance and technical skill under pressure.

Assiniboia’s Firefighting team members have seen past success in these competitions.

Nathan Rust of the Assiniboia Fire and Rescue told the Assiniboia Times, “FireFit is a way to show and prove how strong and fast firefighters need to be just to perform their job. We got involved with it a few years ago when Riley Malone joined our de-

partment. He was already competing when he moved to Assiniboia and he just encouraged a bunch of us into it with him.”

Rust said the event will require between 3050 people to help with set up, running the event and clean up afterward.

This Regional FireFit competition is free to the public to come and watch. As well, Assiniboia Fire Department will be selling burgers and hot dogs.

“Kindersley Fire Department will be here with the public education trailer as well as a few other games to do for the kids,” said Rust.

Assiniboia will have around eight members of their department competing, as well as those travelling from all over Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta.

The competition helps with public awareness and education, allowing

members of the public to witness the athleticism required for fire services, providing a new perspective on what can occur at an emergency scene.

The event draws competitors from outside of the community, as well as fans and spectators, which has the potential to benefit the hospitality and business sector.

Assiniboia firefighter, Riley Malone, has been included in several past stories in Assiniboia Times, capturing medals in these competitions. Nathan Rust and Lewis Harvey were also part of a competition in June of 2025.

Assiniboia’s fire department team is preparing to host the Saskatchewan/ Manitoba regional Fire Fit event. The competition will be an open event with three different challenges taking place including individual races and relay.

In the individual event,

participants must compete the entire course with all of a firefighter’s bunker gear on while breathing through a self-contained breathing apparatus. Relays include both two-man and team of three to five competitors, with each teammate completing a task before passing the baton between stages.

Competitors train for what is best-described as the ‘toughest two minutes in sport’. The motto for FireFit is “You can never be too fit, too fast, too strong, be FireFit.”

The popularity of the FireFit Competition has grown over the past 25 years and visits every province in Canada.

Mayor Sharon Schauenberg told the Assiniboia Times, “We are incredibly excited to welcome the Regional Fire Fit Competition to Assiniboia this June.”

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Another great afternoon of entertainment was held by the Assiniboia Community Choir at the Alliance Church on May 3.

Rosanne Wagner recently celebrated 11 Years as Welcome Assiniboia Host. All newcomers to the Assiniboia area are encouraged to contact Rosanne at 306-642-5188 to arrange a welcome visit.

The Assiniboia Town Council held a meeting on April 28. Present at the table were: Mayor Sharon Schauenberg, Councillors: Renee Clermont, Kris Olson, Graham Harvey, Robert Ellert, Patrick Grondin and Renaud Bissonnette, CAO Clint Mauthe and Kerri Martin.

Public acknowledgements was given to Deputy Chief Tyler Bamford, Assiniboia Fire Department, town resident Trevor Eros and the Assiniboia Times.

The agenda was accepted and adopted as presented. The April 7 Town Council minutes were accepted and adopted as presented. Moved by Olson, seconded by Harvey.

Tyler Bamford presented the fire department report as a public hearing, which was accepted as presented. It was reported that some training sessions have been done. There are currently 19 members on the fire department with one new member who arrived in February. There is still some issues with false

alarms in Assiniboia. Council had suggested some community guidance articles with tips on keeping up with alarms. Moved by Clermont, seconded by Olson.

Mayor Sharon Schauenberg proclaimed, on behalf of Council and the Town of Assiniboia, that April 19-25, as National Volunteer Week and the week of May 11-17 will be National Nursing Week. The Town of Assiniboia will sponsor an appreciation lunch for the nurses once again. Moved by Harvey, seconded by Grondin. Correspondence received from: RCMP Report and Newsletter, Sask. Association of Watershed Drought Response Plan. Moved by Olson, seconded by Harvey. CAO report was given by Clint Mauthe and was accepted as presented. He reported that the water level in Willows Dam has increased. Summer work plans are in place and have been started, including sidewalks, paving, valve replacement and sewer relining (done either through the

Fire Department report false alarm rise to Council

summer or September).

Relay for Life will be held at the Southland Co-op Centre. Graduation ceremonies will be held in the Southland Co-op Centre instead of the High School. There is a crew coming into town doing paving and concrete work.

List of paid accounts was accepted as presented. The statement of financial activity was accepted as presented. Moved by Ellert, seconded by Grondin.

Request for Decision:

Council approved the closing of Third Avenue West from June 20 to 21 for the Fire Fit Challenge. Moved by Olson, seconded by Clermont.

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�� Spring Clean Up: Free Landfill Tipping

May 11–23 — Assiniboia residents and businesses can drop off waste for free during Spring Free Landfill tipping. Pick up your free tipping ticket at the Town Office. Regular landfill hours apply. Contractor/demolition waste not included. A Ticket for resident verification is required, pick up in the Town Office. ��

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Town council acquired a tax title property, which will be transferred back to the town and listed for sale. Moved by Olson, seconded by Harvey.

Council approved Bylaw 06/26, an amendment of bylaw 06/24, which removes the requirement for airport authority to be non-profit. First read was moved by Bissonnette, seconded by Harvey. Second read was moved by Olson, seconded by Clermont. Third read was moved by Ellert, seconded by Harvey. Final read was moved by Bissonette, seconded by Harvey.

Council presentations were given by councillors and mayor as to meetings and functions attended since last meeting. Town Council will meet on Tuesday, May 12 at 5 p.m.

Wood River requested a new service connection, which was approved. First reading moved by Ellert, seconded by Clermont. Second reading was moved by Grondin, seconded by Bissonnette.

Fire Fit competition to be held June 20-21

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Hosting an event of this caliber is a tremendous opportunity for our community, bringing increased tourism, supporting local businesses and creating a strong sense of community pride as we host firefighters from Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including local Assiniboia Fire Department team members.”

On behalf of the Town of Assiniboia, the mayor added, “We would also like to recognize our local firefighters. These dedicated individuals

give their time, energy and courage to keep our community safe. They are truly a huge part of the backbone of our emergency services, and we are very proud of the work they do everyday.”

“We look forward to welcoming competitors and spectators and encourage everyone to come out and support this ‘flaming’ event.”

The Assiniboia Fire Department has created an event page for people to join and learn the latest news and updates on this exciting upcoming event.

�� Hours: Mon–Sat, 8:30–12 & 1–4:30 �� Not accepted: tires, petroleum products, chemical totes, wire, manure, dead animals, electronics, railroad ties, asbestos, contaminated soil, grain/silage. Gas powered items must be drained; burning barrels must be soaked.

Business owners — please take a moment to tidy back alleys this season. Clearing debris improves safety, accessibility, and keeps Assiniboia looking its best. Free tipping makes it the perfect time.

The Trifons Pizza has opened their doors at the new location in Assiniboia, after a few delays. Pictured, l-r, Fenil Patel and Piyush Virani

Years gone by for the Assiniboia Union Hospital

Submitted

Located at 500 Sixth Avenue East, the Assiniboia Union Hospital was opened May 12, 1927.

The two-story brick and tile building cost $24,500 and in 1928 a two-story nurses’ residence was built by the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary.

In November 1947, a wing was added to the right side of the facility and in 1053 a pediatric wing was

constructed on the east side, expanding the bed capacity to 42 beds. A new one-story brick structure was built to the east of the previous site and was completed in 1967. It housed an operating room, a delivery room, a maternity ward and emergency/outpatient rooms. Full laboratory, radiology, physiotherapy, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance, health records and

library services were also offered. After 1987, the nurses residence was sold and moved off the property.

Daily census at times reached over 50 patients. Surgery was performed two to three days per week. Volunteer services included the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, Car for Life ( Junior Ladies Auxiliary) and a candy stripper program. A variety of student residency programs were

offered.

The Assiniboia hospital has achieved full accreditation status and has appeared in the chatelaine magazine as one of Canada’s top 300 hospitals.

Presently, the 17 bed acute care facility houses the administration for South Country District Health and is the centre for expanded community services offered within the District.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL TOWN OF ROCKGLEN

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Town of Rockglen for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday April 28, 2026, to May 28, 2026

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, Town of Rockglen, Box 267, Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0, by the 28th day of May 2026.

Dated at Rockglen, Saskatchewan this 28th day of April, 2026.

Shannon Ellert Assessor

SALE BY TENDER

1. The Rural Municipality of Excel No. 71 offers for sale the following property:

a. Lot 1, Block 3, Plan CC712, Crane Valley, SK b. Lots 30 and 31, Block 4, Plan K602, Viceroy, SK

c. Lot 19, Block 3, Plan O1722, Verwood, SK

d. Lots 24, 25 and 26, Block 3, Plan O1722, Verwood, SK e. Lots 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34, Block 3, Plan O1722, Verwood, SK

2. A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” addressed to:

Rural Municipality of Excel No. 71

Box 100

Viceroy, SK S0H 4H0

3. Tenders must be postmarked by 4:00 p.m. local time on: June 30th, 2026

Or delivered in person to the Rural Municipality of Excel No. 71 office in Viceroy, SK by July 3rd, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. local time.

4. A certified cheque to the municipality for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender.

5. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

6. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase.

Dated this 8th day of May, 2026

Lori McDonald

Acting Administrator Rural Municipality of Excel No. 71

May 9

Ends May 11

Shurniak Art Gallery

Sylvio Fontaine, Elvis tribute artist Coffee, Elvis-inspired dessert 2 p.m.

Museum Fundraiser Sale 10 a.m. to 12 noon 1 to 5 p.m. on Facebook, or at Third Avenue West May 11 to 23

Free Tipping at the Assiniboia Landfill. May 20

Author reading of ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ by Montgomery Colt at the Shurniak Art Gallery 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon.

2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL

RM OF HAPPY VALLEY NO. 10

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the RM OF HAPPY VALLEY NO.10 for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 30, 2026 to June 29, 2026.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the RM OF HAPPY VALLEY NO.10, Box 39, Big Beaver, SK S0H 0G0.

All appeals must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal. ca, or via post/mail to RM OF HAPPY VALLEY NO.10, Box 39, Big Beaver SK S0H 0G0, and forwarded to the Secretary of the Board of Revision and must be submitted by the 29th day of June, 2026.

Dated at Big Beaver, Saskatchewan this 30th day of April, 2026.

Leanne Totton Assessor C O M I N G C O M I N G E V E N T S E V E N T S

The Assiniboia Union Hospital offers expanded community services for the Assiniboia district.

After a much-needed rest in Lewiston it’s back on the road as we head north towards Canada and British Columbia.

It has been a great trip so far and we have struck off a few bucket-list items along the way, but now it’s time to make our way home. It’s a great morning to be on the road, not a breath of wind and the temperature is moderate.

We head north on Highway 95 out of Lewiston, and once you get out of the valley you come across miles and miles of flatland. It’s August and by the look of the fields most of the harvesting is already done.

Along the way we pass by the small community of Genesee, incorporated in 1889. Genesee is mainly an agriculture city and a today’s population around 1,050 people.

The name Genesee seems to have two origins - first, it was named after the Genesee region of Western New York or it’s a slight modification of the biblical name of Genesis. Whichever you believe, when we drove through the community looks clean, and one of the

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favourite vehicles in the community is a tractor.

Next up we come to the City of Moscow.

Moscow has a current day population of just over 25,000 people and was originally settled in 1871 because of the lush grasslands and the abundance of timber for building.

The first name given to this new community was Hog Heaven - can you imagine living in a community called Hog Heaven?

The name Hog Heaven came from the abundance of a plant called Camas which is a favourite of hogs. This name was changed five years later to Paradise Valley, but didn’t stick with one of the residents. A year later Samuel Neff wanted to get a post office and filed a postal permit under the name Moscow, because it reminded him of his hometown Moscow, Pennsylvania. The name stuck because all mail came to Moscow.

Moscow is known for Heart of the Arts, because throughout the year Moscow plays host to several arts events, festival, jazz festival, renaissance fair

and the ever-popular ArtWalk, solidifying it as one of the best 100 small art towns in America.

The railroad came to the community in 1885 and from there the community grew, mostly an agriculture city with an intellectual flair. Moscow is home to the University of Idaho which was chartered in 1889 and opened its doors in 1892, which gives many jobs as a university town. Moscow has many features, being in a valley and surrounded by rolling hills, there are many hiking trails, one being about 17 miles long, biking, skiing and many other outdoor activities.

It is also supposed to have one of the premier Farmer’s Markets in Idaho, if you are there on a Saturday.

It is a nice community to travel around and have a look at the different features offered. You are also quickly reminded that the pronunciation of Moscow is moss-cow not the Russian pronunciation of Mosk-vah.

Stay tuned next week as we continue our way north and back into Canada.

Opinion: your next mayor should be an engineer

Submitted by Greg Wilson a professional engineer, writer and commentator.

Beneath our feet lies an unseen network of water pipes and valves that we depend on every day.

Without this vast underground liquid highway, our taps would run dry, and our toilets wouldn’t flush – society as we know it would soon screech to a halt.

This is no idle threat. In June 2024, Calgary’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main that supplies up to 60 per cent of the city’s drinking water ruptured catastrophically – turning roads into rivers and parks into lakes. An immediate city-wide emergency followed, along with months of severe water restrictions. Then, less than two years later, the same pipe broke again.

There have been more than 600 failures of below-grade piping across North America in recent decades.

Two months ago, a massive sewer pipe burst in Washington, D.C., pouring 300 million gallons of untreated human waste into the Potomac River, raising E. Coli levels to 12,000 times the recommended limit.

In 2019, the Canadian Infrastructure Report Card (CIRC) identified over 50,000 km of below-grade water piping and over 1,800 water and wastewater treatment facilities –approximately 30 per cent of the country’s entire water system – that were either “approaching the end of [their] service life” or “unfit for sustained service”.

More recently, Statistics Canada’s Core Public Infrastructure Survey calculated that as of 2022, it would take $113 billion to bring all of Canada’s potable, wastewater and storm water systems up to a uniform “good” level of repair. That year, Canadian governments at all levels spent just $10 billion on infrastructure maintenance and repair, or less than 10 per cent of the requirement.

The problems facing Canada’s water systems are twofold. First is age: much of Canada’s postwar infrastructure is now reaching the end of its expected lifespan. Second is inattention: Canada’s underground networks aren’t particularly interesting to most municipal politicians.

Elected officials generally consider building above-ground projects such as bike lanes, recreation centres, and rapid transit to be far more exciting than pipes no one will ever see. And they love the ribbon-cutting opportunities. The same goes for showboating political stunts like raising flags and making declarations about national or international politics. All these efforts distract local governments from their core responsibilities.

In Calgary, an expert panel report into the Bearspaw disaster found the maintenance and repair of the underground concrete pipes had been repeatedly deferred, overlooked and underfunded. While a much earlier 2004 rupture should have served as a wake-up call, the city chose to continue deferring. The Bearspaw report further identified dividends paid by the city-owned water utility into general revenues as a contributing reason for the lack of timely repairs.

A subsequent C2C Journal investigation discovered that over the past 10 years, more than $1 billion in water user fees have been removed from Calgary’s water utility to be spent on other things. In 2026, two years after the first Bearspaw break, the dividend hit an alltime high of $130 million. It should be noted that this figure is not readily discernible from Calgary’s city budget. C2C Journal had to ask specifically for a water dividend breakdown.

The Bearspaw expert panel recommended that management of the water system be removed from city hall and placed in the hands of an arm ’s-length, city-owned corporation. This is to ensure experts are in charge and to prevent the city from skimming off user fees into general revenue.

Corporatization is a reasonable solution, but there’s another way to fix the problem. Ensure city hall contains elected officials who actually understand and care about their city’s underground infrastructure. And who better to solve an engineering problem than engineers themselves?

Engineers are trained to assess complex problems and create functional solutions. More so than the long line of lawyers, teachers and union leaders who typically fill the seats at city hall, engineers are equipped with a deep knowledge about how these systems work over their lifecycle. And while other professions and trades require important critical thinking skills, engineers also come with the detailed technical knowledge necessary to assess the condition of underground systems.

In 2024, the City of Regina elected political newcomer (and mechanical engineer) Chad Bachynski as mayor. Bachynski was elected on a platform that emphasized the importance of infrastructure. “You need rinks,” he said in an interview. “But not to the detriment of running water. You should expect to turn on your tap and get clean water.” His background in below-grade infrastructure has had a direct influence on his work at city hall. Bachynski said he often finds himself translating technical requirements into plain language for others on the council, as well as educating the electorate on the need to spend money on projects they’ll never see.

Beyond greater representation by engineers, fixing Canada’s infrastructure problem requires that voters recognize and reward municipal leaders who put the long-term interests of their community ahead of grandstanding and politicking. In order to keep faucets running and toilets flushing, it is necessary that a substantial portion of user fees and local taxes be spent on the water system. We need politicians who can admit this fact.

Among the greatest accomplishments of ancient Rome was its comprehensive system of aqueducts that could deliver clean drinking water wherever needed. Many of these structures are still standing today, more than 2,000 years later. When we look at our current municipal infrastructure, what do we see? In many cities, it is an open question whether the taps will still be working a week from now. That needs to change

Sports

Class act: Kincaid Boys Volleyball takes home sportsmanship award

Sherri Solomko

Freelance Reporter

The 2025 SaskMilk Sportsmanship Award from the 1A Boys Provincial Volleyball Championship was awarded to the Kincaid Boys Volleyball team. Coaches MacKenzie and Cairns were acknowledged for their commitment to student athletes.

The SaskMilk Sportsmanship Award is a prestigious recognition presented by the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) and the Saskatchewan Milk Marketing Board to teams demonstrating exemplary character,

respect, and fairness at provincial championships.

Winners receive a “Blue Banner” for their school and a milk-sponsored celebration.

The award recognizes teams that represent the high ideals of educationbased sport, including behavior, hospitality, and respect toward opponents, officials, and hosts. This award is often decided by peers, officials, and tournament organizers at the championship site.

A Blue Banner is presented to the winning school, often at a school assembly, as well as SaskMilk providing milk to

students.

The Saskatchewan Athletics Association responded to the Assiniboia Times, stating, “This team was selected based on their sportsmanship at the 1A Provincial Championships this fall in Rouleau/ Avonlea. This team had very tight matches the entire weekend and remained emotionally calm and displayed excellent sportsmanship throughout the weekend. Officials said they were gracious at all times and did not challenge the close calls. The team showed a genuine appreciation for the opportunity to compete.

Back in the game: time to have a ball

Sherri Solomko

Freelance Reporter

After another successful season on the diamonds in 2025, the Assiniboia Senior Aces and Assiniboia Brew Crew will return to the diamonds on May 14 in their season opener against the Rockglen Rats.

The two Assiniboia teams will be part of the six team Dunning League, which also includes Rockglen, Lafleche, Coronach and Glentworth. Each team will play 15 games as part of their regular season. The top four teams will make playoffs.

The Assiniboia Senior

Aces roster was been included on the team’s Facebook page and will include a blend of returnees and a new addition or two.

A team spokesperson said, “The Aces have most of the same core of players returning with a few additions to try and help the team push for its third consecutive league title, as well as a third consecutive provincial title.”

Lane Jepson told the Assiniboia Times, “The Dunning Baseball League is known in Saskatchewan as the longest running Senior Men’s Baseball League, with 2026 mark-

Rocket Report: athletes at track and field meet

Submitted by Matthew Lothian

The ACHS track and field team participated in their first meet of the season this past weekend as they attended the Swift Current Invitational Meet.

This is a very competitive meet as athletes from Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan attended the competition. Several of the Rocket’s athletes placed in the top three of their respective categories, and many set new personal bests.

Some of the highlights included Lily Kwasnicki placing first in intermediate girls’ discuss, shot put, and javelin. Others included

Dalton Kwasnicki placed first in intermediate boys’

Emma Helland placing first in junior girls’ javelin and high jump, Dalton Kwasnicki placing first in intermediate boys’ triple jump, and Ava Coghill finishing first in the senior girls’ 200 meter dash. The track and field team will travel to the Moose Jaw Invitational Meet next weekend.

Coaches led with class and demonstrated exemplary leadership.

Kincaid Central School made a social media post acknowledging this honour, which stated, “….. The gymnasiums which display these banners are

ing 100 years. Some records go back to 1913, but it officially became known as the Dunning Baseball League in 1926.”

Jepson also noted that there were some missed years with Second World War, and the pandemic COVID-19 pause in 2020. Since 1950, the trophy was handed out every year except in 2020.

in schools which strive to make sportsmanship, respect and responsibility a daily habit.”

The school shared a message from Jeff Kitts, Assistant Executive Director of SHSAA “The team is a reflection of the school and entire student body. Sportsmanship is one of the fundamentals of high school sports because the real winners in sports are those who know how to persevere and to behave with dignity, whether they win or lose a game.”

BOARD NOMINATIONS

The Kincaid Boys Volleyball team received the 2025 SaskMilk Sportsmanship award in the 1A Boys Provincial Volleyball category, for the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association.

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Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to show appreciation for your mom by spending quality time with her and the people she loves. However, it’s also an excellent time to recognize the dedication and importance of many other mothers in your life. Use your mobile phone

Before joining your family for Mother’s Day brunch, take a few minutes to go through your phone contacts and send a short, personalized message to the extraordinary moms in your network. A simple text message can brighten the day of a colleague who recently became a new mother or a friend who moved abroad.

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Your mother’s mother and your father’s mother are also mothers. If your grandmothers tend to step aside to make room for mothers with young children, remind them that you’re thinking of them, too. Give your granny flowers, a recent photo of you to put on the fridge, a card or even a poem praising her legendary apple pie.

This year, take the time to remind ALL the mothers in your life that they positively influence their children’s lives and yours, too.

Mother’s Day gifts: let her personality guide you

Is your mom an ecologist, artist, sportswoman or traveller? Does she prefer kitchen gadgets to beauty products? You must consider your mom’s personality and favourite hobbies to get her a present she’ll love. Here are a few gift ideas for the type of mom you want to spoil.

The ecologist: If your mother is concerned about her carbon footprint and wants to reduce her environmental impact, buy her local or waste-free products. A soy wax candle, a selection of handmade soaps or a house plant are great options. You could also give her the gift unwrapped or use reusable packaging.

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Choosing the right gift for Mother’s Day can seem daunting. However, remember that you know your mom best. The first words that come to mind when you think of her are usually excellent clues. Finally, don’t forget to tell your mom you love her!

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Though years have passed and time moves on, Your gentle spirits linger near. Dad, thirty years ago you left, Mom, forty-five since we held you dear. In quiet moments, we feel you still— A whisper on the wind, a warmth within. Your love remains, a guiding light, Through every dawn and peaceful night. Forever in our hearts you stay, Until we meet again one day.

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Helpful tips for managing multiple medications

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Structured medication management is essential for seniors’ safety. Here’s how to safely navigate taking multiple medications at once.

of the medications and supplements you are taking, and bring it along to every new medical appointment for further review.

Managing medications becomes more complex as seniors typically take multiple drugs and supplements to maintain health.

Arts for All Student Summer Camp August 10- 14, 2026

Arts for All Student Summer Camp

Arts for All Student Summer Camp August 10- 14, 2026

Arts for All Student Summer Camp

Arts for All Student Summer Camp August 10- 14, 2026

August 10- 14, 2026

• Conduct a medication audit: Take all of the medications and supplements you use to a primary care physician or pharmacist to discuss potential interactions and if any prescriptions can be canceled. Patients taking five to nine medications have a 50 percent chance of experiencing a significant adverse drug event.

August 10- 14, 2026

Creative Drama Exploration with Scott Heatcoat and Alison Lewis

Musical Instrumentation Exploration with Kurt Gillett

• Deprescribing: Speak with a doctor about the process of tapering off medications that may no longer be necessary or are resulting in more harm than benefit.

Musical Instrumentation Exploration with Kurt Gillett

Finding your Groove through Music with Carol Marit

Making your Mark with Crystal Thorburn

Camp Cost: $50 for a week of fun-filled classes

• Use one pharmacy: Always fill prescriptions from the same pharmacy. Modern systems are equipped with safeguards to flag certain drug-to-drug interactions automatically. Also, the pharmacist is often an underutilized resource. Ask questions and figure out if he or she can conduct a medication review to ensure a regimen for taking medications is as complication-free as possible.

Group 1: ages 8 to 12 - (10:00 - 11:45am)

Camp Cost: $50 for a week of fun-filled classes

Group 1: ages 8 to 12 - (10:00 - 11:45am)

Group 2: ages 13 to 17 - (1:00 - 3:00 pm)

Group 1: ages 8 to 12 - (10:00 - 11:45am)

Location: Prince of Wales Centre (Assiniboia)

Group 2: ages 13 to 17 - (1:00 - 3:00 pm)

Location: Prince of Wales Centre (Assiniboia)

For more information:

For more information: Contact: Alison Lewis (306)640-7031

• Utilize smart systems: Rely on smart pill dispensers that unlock only at the correct time to manage high-risk medications. Other pill organizers and digital apps can set reminders to take medications at the appropriate times. An app like Medisafe will notify family members if a dose is missed.

For more information: Contact: Alison Lewis (306)640-7031

OR email: assiniboia.artscouncil@sasktel.net

For more information: Contact: Alison Lewis (306)640-7031

OR email: assiniboia.artscouncil@sasktel.net

Contact: Alison Lewis (306) 640-7031 OR email: assiniboia.artscouncil@sasktel.net

For more information: Contact: Alison Lewis (306)640-7031 OR email: assiniboia.artscouncil@sasktel.net

OR email: assiniboia.artscouncil@sasktel.net

Registration forms available: Shurniak Art Gallery, 7th Ave, AES, ACHS

Registration Deadline is August 5, 2026

• Link doses to actions: Make medications an automatic part of your day by linking them to activities, like morning pills taken with a cup of coffee or evening pills when you eat dinner.

Registration Deadline is August 5, 2026

• Use visual cues: Keep pill organizers in a visible spot so you remember to take the medication.

• Ask for help: If managing medications has become a tall order, ask a friend, family member or a visiting nurse or aide to assist with medication management.

• Update your list: Always maintain a current list

Visit your local Southland Co-op Pharmacy in Assiniboia today to talk with one of our experts about options.

Volunteers are the heartbeat of any town and Assiniboia has some of the best. A volunteer appreciation supper was held for all volunteers was at the Prince of Wales Centre on April 30, sponsored by the Town of Assiniboia, and served a full house with ‘Breakfast for Supper’.

2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL

RM OF HART BUTTE NO. 11

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the RM OF HART BUTTE NO.11 for the year 2026 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 30, 2026 to June 29, 2026.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. All fees must be submitted to the local assessor at the RM OF HART BUTTE NO.11. All appeals must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal.ca, or via post/mail to RM OF HART BUTTE NO.11, Box 210, Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0, and forwarded to the Secretary of the Board of Revision.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the RM OF HART BUTTE NO.11, Box 210, Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by the 29th day of June, 2026.

Dated at Coronach, Saskatchewan this 30th day of April, 2026

Leanne Totton Assessor

Assiniboia offers options for spring clean up

Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter

The Town of Assiniboia continues to offer environment saving options for spring clean up.

A recent Facebook post for the Town of Assinibois noted, “While you’re clearing out the garage, shed, under the sink or a mystery cupboard, you can safely dispose of your leftover household hazardous waste and old bat-

teries, and at no cost.”

The Household Hazardous Waste Clean up Day is slated at the Old Courthouse Lot on Dominion Road and Centre Street in Assiniboia on May 19 from noon to 5 p.m.

“This special event is hosted by Product Care Recycling and is a great chance to get rid of items that can’t go in your regular garbage or recycling. For details on what’s accepted,

visit: www.productcare.

org/products/hhw

The TOA will also offer free landfill tipping for Assiniboia Residents from May 11 – May 23, during regular landfill hours. The event is intended for residential and commercial waste, excluding contractors and demolition waste.

Residents should note that compost and branches are accepted at the landfill year-round for free.

Residents will be required to get a free landfill tipping ticket from the town office prior to arriving at Assiniboia Landfill for free landfill tipping week.

The Town of Assiniboia added this positive message in their Facebook announcement, “Let’s keep Assiniboia clean, safe, and looking its best this season. Thanks for doing your part to keep our community shining.”

Boredom takes a vacation, dates set for Assiniboia’s Summer Day Camps

Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter

Don’t want to hear your kids say, “I’m bored” this summer? Check out the excellent opportunity for continuous activity through the Town of As -

siniboia Wellness and Recreation Department.

A recent Facebook post outlines details for summer day camp for kids in Assiniboia. The opportunity runs from July 6 to Auguse 11 and families can be signed up for one week or more, with an option to include swimming lessons as part of the child’s registration.

This play program is brought to families through the Town of Assiniboia and the Community Initiatives Fund and is for ages 4-12, located weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kin Hut.

Frequently asked questions were posted on the TOA Recreation page outlining a number of the

RM OF OLD POST NO.43

Gravel Pit Reclamation Tenders

The RM of Old Post No. 43 is accepting tenders for the process of completing a partial reclamation to the municipal gravel pit located on the SE 06-02-01 W3. For further details please contact the municipal office.

Proposals to be submitted by email to the RM email rm43@sasktel.net. by 4:30 pm May 20, 2026. For more information contact the RM office by email or phone at 306-266-2002.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF LAKE JOHNSTON NO. 102

2026 Assessment Roll

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Rural Municipality of Lake Johnston No. 102 for the year 2026 has been prepared and will be open to inspection in the Office of the Assessor 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from: Friday, May 8, 2026, to Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file their notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: Secretary, Board of Revision secretary@westernmunicipal.ca 306-441-4946

Dated at Mossbank, Saskatchewan this 8th day of May, 2026.

Kelly Dodd, Assessor

camp details to help families decide if this opportunity can work for them.

Day Camp Counsellors will take children to and from lessons, if that option is selected.

This summer fun option provides snacks, drinks, activities, sunscreen and bug spray while children only needing to bring a bagged lunch, along with their swimsuits and towels.

Daily activities may include arts and crafts, group park time, splash park visits, public swimming and even some field trips to some of the great places around Assiniboia.

Assiniboia’s Summer Day Camp provides a safe, engaging environment for kids to build social skills, physical wellness and creativity through the activities offered, all held at a convenient and safe location.

The Kin Hut is located near the outdoor pool, spray park, parkland and easy access to activities without crossing roads. Children learn to interact in a constructive environment, promoting sharing, fair play and best of all, friendship building.

Past theme days have included Under the Seas, Outer Space and Pirate Week.

Assiniboia has a long history of hosting structured programming for kids during the summer as some residents say they remember attending as children themselves as far back as the late 1970s as well as serving as summer camp directors in the 1980s.

For more information, follow the Recreation Facebook page for updates.