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“Air ambulances, firefighting and policing services, agriculture and other industries rely on local airports across Saskatchewan to meet the needs of businesses and communities,” Marit said. “These infrastructure investments position rural and northern communities for growth, while strengthening our great province.”
CAP invests in regional, community-owned airport upgrades to runways and taxiways, lighting, security fencing, navigational systems and other eligible projects.
“Thanks to this ongoing partnership with the provincial government, communities can make strategic infrastructure investments to improve their airports so they can continue to provide the key services that support our quality of life and contribute to our economy,” Saskatchewan Aviation Council President Janet Keim said.
Mayor Sharon Schauenberg stated, “Part of the success of projects in our community are from successful partnerships between the Town of Assiniboia and the surrounding RM’s and Towns. In this case, partnering with RMs 72 and 73 assisted us in not only receiving funds from this CAP grant funding program, but the creation of the
The mayor acknowledges that since its inception, the Authority has been diligently working towards much needed improvements for the Assiniboia airport, that serves not only the Town of Assiniboia but the surrounding area.
“We know that working together produces positive results and that collaboration and communication is key with everyone involved. We pride ourselves on being a very progressive community and look forward to continued relationships to sustain the future of small-town Saskatchewan. We are thankful and acknowledge the hard work from those involved in the receipt of these grant funds and look forward to future opportunities,” adds Assiniboia’s Mayor.
In a June 2024 story in Assiniboia Times, a new Assiniboia Municipal Airport Authority was formed with some exciting goals.
The story outlines many changes since this community airport was first created in the early 1940s. Payant had noted in that story, that in the last year, the Sask. Air Ambulance made five transfers from this airport, resulting in many lives being saved.
There are great details on the Assiniboia Airport’s history on the RCAP Station Assiniboia
Schnell’s Pub & Grill replaces Fife Lake Hotel
Muriel Fehr Freelance Reporter
In the early days of March, Brandy and Trevor Schnell took ownership of the former Fife Lake Hotel. The next three weeks were filled with overhauling and creating Schnell’s Pub and Grill.
A facebook page has been created called Schnell Enterprises and everyone is invited to look up or follow it to be apprised of the weekly specials.
The grass is
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
It’s the tee-time golf enthusiasts have been waiting for as Assiniboia Golf Club is almost ready for their season.
Assiniboia Golf Club says this past fall, volunteers helped with some tree trimming as an early start to preparations for the 2025 season.
“With the addition of our indoor cart compound we had to move the driving range so we will be moving the watering system and reseeding the box. We are repairing the winter kill on the tee boxes and greens. We put in the
Not to worry, the steak pit isn’t gone, but it has been updated with a brand new grill.
Included in the updates was hiring an electrician and plumber to install a washer and dryer upstairs amid hotel rooms.
Can you believe that for 47 years Gail hauled the bed sheets downstairs and home to wash and back upstairs to make the beds?
A coat of paint has been added to each of the
always
rooms. Downstairs the kitchen was taken down to the studs and changed up. The cooler was redone. Walls in the poker room were made taller.
Even though the race was on, the plan to open April 1 was no fool’s joke.
Opening day was busy from the moment they unlocked until the doors closed at day’s end. Some changes there are now a full menu adding wings and a few other new items
as well as take out and off sale. The new business has been greeted with a steady stream of customers on a daily basis.
Some things to look forward to are a grand opening with the date being dictated by this year’s seeding timeline. It will probably be an all day affair. There is the possibility of live music at some point. Brandy and Trevor Schnell invite you to call with questions or orders at 306-476-9339.
greener on the golf course
pump for the watering system Easter weekend. The tarps have been removed.“
The golf club aims for opening their season in mid May and encourages golf enthusiasts to watch their social media page for exact opening date.
The golf club welcomes new manager, Marita Williams. “We are excited to have the clubhouse run as a restaurant. She has some great ideas for the course. The clubhouse opens May 1st. There will be weekly specials for lunch as well as other specials such as wing nights.”
The agenda for the club is getting fuller as
the club will host their AGM on May 8. The annual Mother’s Day Brunch will be hosted May 11 and the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce has their event booked for May 31.
Events on tap for this season include the Men’s Annual on June 14, the Ladies Annual on Aug. 9, the Senior Men’s Annual on Aug 7 and the junior tournament on Aug 21.
The recreation venue says other groups are waiting to choose their event dates so there will be more on tap in addition to week-night golf events.
Golf has grown to be the most played sport in Canada, estimated to include six million Canadians each season. Assiniboia’s course is a nine-hole par 72 course spanning 5,596 total yards.
The golf course is located in the Assiniboia Regional Park less than five minutes south of the Town of Assiniboia. This prairie setting course opened in 1986 and has wide undulating fairways lined with clusters of trees and large bent grass greens.
Board members for this upcoming season include President Scott Anderson, VP - Keith Koller, Joanna Croissant, Kim Eklund, Pat Grondin (Town rep), Laurie Hawkins, Ken Kyle, Cody Mercer, Laurie Stianson is returning and Dustin Chubb has recently joined.
The community recreation hub looks forward to hosting residents and visitors, event participants, seasoned golfers and newcomers, and to experience all that this affordable golf opportunity offers all generations. Jovial golfers say tell your boss your out with important clients, the Woods and the Greens.
A brand new grill is one of the updates at the Schnell’s Pub and Grill, that replaces the Fife Lake Hotel.
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SE College draws hundreds for career fairs at Estevan, Weyburn campuses
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
The Southeast College welcomed the public to a pair of its campuses for a career fair and open houses.
The events happened in Estevan on April 29 and Weyburn on April 30. The career fairs were an opportunity for people to learn more about work and post-secondary options in their communities, while the open houses were a chance to celebrate the college’s 50th anniversary.
“They were excellent. Anytime you have an event, you never know what kind of turnout you’re going to have,” said Sheena Onrait, the college’s vice president of communications and strategic enrolment. “In all the events we’ve done, it [the turnout] varies from year to year, but overall, we were very, very pleased with the turnout for our events in both Estevan and Weyburn this year.”
The Southeast College was eager to greet people at
the career fair. Photo courtesy of Sheena Onrait
About 20 exhibitors were at each function. A lot of them were at both, but a few opted for one or the other. Crown corporations, government agencies, businesses looking to fill vacancies and post-secondary institutions were among those in attendance.
Onrait said it’s hard to measure the number of people who attended the come-and-go events, but she believes they had at least 200 people in Estevan and a lower turnout in Weyburn, “but still a really great number.”
“I truly think our in-person career fair events and in-person events for folks to come out and actually talk to people in person –about whether it’s post-secondary options, or whether it’s career advancement options or whether it might be entering the market for a new career – … is really strong, and I think there’s nothing like it, there’s nothing that compares with it,” said Onrait.
Zoom and other apps work in some situations, she said, but talking with recruiters, for example, helps make a connection.
The 50th anniversary open houses included tours of each facility and free food. Onrait said the campuses are different, as the Estevan campus has the trades labs, but Weyburn has areas for health-care and hairstyling students. The college has started accepting applicants for its hairstyling program, which will begin in January 2026 after a hiatus.
“It’s a classroom and integrated salon right all in the same room. It has its own separate doorway, entryway, and it really enables hairstyling students to come in and realize what it will be like to work in a full-functioning salon.”
The nursing lab is “second-to-none”, she said, with simulation dolls and a real hospital setting.
The Southeast College has locations in Assiniboia, Weyburn, Estevan, Whitewood and Moosomin.
Celebrating 100 years of faith and community at St. Paul’s United Church
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter
It’s been a century of love, hope and unity as St. Paul’s United Church in Assiniboia celebrates 100 years in 2025.
The church began in 1925 with the amalgamation of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregationalist Churches, with Rev. George Glover becoming the first minister at this United Church in Assiniboia.
The United Church of Canada will also mark their 100th year in 2025 with the theme “Deep*Bold*Daring.”
St. Paul’s goal for their
anniversary celebrations will be to honor their past and embrace the future. Although, organizers of their centennial events say they have not 100% ascertained what church they were before joining the United Church of Canada, there is a long history of a United Church in Assiniboia nonetheless.
Carol Munro and Better Malesh, two of the committee members planning centennial celebrations at St. Paul’s United Church said, “To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada St. Paul’s will hold a special church service on Sunday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m.”
“A Come and Go Tea will also take place on June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. to which the community and surrounding area as well as former Ministry personnel and members of St. Paul’s will be invited to attend.”
The committee’s duo adds, “While there was a United Church in Assini -
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boia, plans were made to build a new church and in 1928 the basement was dug on its location on Centre Street. With lack of funds due to the Depression, a roof was placed over the basement with services still being held in the old building on Fifth Avenue East.”
“Finally on April 11, 1954, the new church was dedicated. In 1964 due to overcrowding in the Sunday School an Education Wing was added to the church and the stairs from the outside of the building were moved inside the narthex. Unfortunately, we have had no Sunday School classes since 2020 when Covid hit.”
In 1946 the Willows Charge was welcomed into the membership of St. Paul’s United Church.
Munro and Malesh told the Assiniboia Times, “In 1969 Willow Bunch United Church joined with St. Paul’s Church to
become the Assiniboia Pastoral Charge. In 2008, due to declining population, Willow Bunch made the difficult decision to close with their final service being held on December 21, 2008.”
“In early 2014, St. Paul’s reached out to Borderlands Pastoral Charge, who were without a minister at that time, and asked if they would be interested in sharing our minister. Arrangements were made and in March 2014 our minister, Rev. Marilyn Leuty, also took over services and pastoral care for Borderlands Pastoral Charge in addition to St. Paul’s.”
“This arrangement continued until April of 2019 when Rev. Leuty retired. In September of 2019 the Worship Committees from both Pastoral Charges decided that instead of travelling we would email our services to all points with lay people delivering the ser-
vices in their respective churches.”
“Since October of 2020 we have been fortunate to have services the first and third Sundays of each month with retired minister, Wendy Gibson DLM from Mossbank.”
“Wendy provides services and pastoral care to the 51 families on our membership roll. She also continues to email her services down to Borderlands Pastoral Charge.”
Munro and Malesh sadly affirmed that over the years, the church had many active UCW groups, however the last one disbanded in June of 2017. They were recognized during a special Sunday service held recently.
St. Paul’s United Church has held a number of fundraising events over the years which have included fowl suppers, art shows and sales, teas, bake sales, fashion shows, B.C. apple sales,
Purdy chocolate sales, rummage sales, garage sales, auction sale lunches, congregational suppers, concerts, soup and sandwich luncheons, and congregational pancake breakfasts.
“We, at St. Paul’s, hope to keep the United Church a viable presence in our community for many years,” they added.
A time capsule was opened during the Southeast College Career Fair held at their Weyburn campus on April 30.
Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Muriel Fehr
Freelance Reporter
Ken van Rees is a scientist who hails from Ontario and came to Saskatchewan by way of Florida where he studied forestry and soils. Ken has lived in this province for the past 35 years, retiring a few years ago as a professor at the University of Saskatchewan.
A chance visit to the McMichael Gallery in 2004 led him to incorporate art into his field class which the students found to be very beneficial for connecting to the landscape. Besides teaching in the Soil Science Department, van Rees also did research in the boreal forest.
In 2010, his research plot had a devastating wildfire wipe out his research equipment and the surrounding forest area. After a walk through the obliter-
Our Town Jr.
Sherri
The Richardson Pioneer Jr. Rebels have not been idle since their season ending in playoffs.
Assiniboia’s Jr. B Hockey Club announced that assistant coach, Todd Elik, has been promoted to Head Coach.
A December 2024 story in Assiniboia times stated, “Todd brings a wealth of information and hockey knowledge,” Rebels’ spokesperson, Curtis Nelson, said. “He has played in the NHL and has been a pro hockey head coach. He will be a great asset to our team.”
Spencer Kirby will be the team’s new General
ation, he noted the patterns left on his light coloured pants from the charred remains of the trees and his life took a new direction.
He took paper and canvases through burnt areas throughout the province either allowing the charcoal to brush against the canvas or piling burnt logs on canvas bringing it into contact with the blackened remnants of forestry in other ways.
At one point, stepping out of his comfort zone the artist wrapped a large canvas around his body bringing it and himself up close and personal to the sooty medium to create art in a totally different way.
Ever the scientist he piled burnt logs onto canvases out in the burn zones protecting half the project with a covering and leaving the other half to the open
Manager taking over for Paul Tendler. While Tendler’s long term commitment and experience to the team will be missed, Nelson says Kirby has experience in a team GM role, and kids in minor hockey and hockey have been part of his life continually, so the Rebels feel that he is a good fit for the team.
An exciting announcement the team was happy to share with Assiniboia Times, “Sharon Schauenberg has now taken on the role of Community Ambassador, tasked with community engagement activity with players and the town. Our team has helped out at the Catholic
elements over a period of several months. The results are on display in the Shurniak Art Gallery from April 26 to July 23.
Rees held a powerpoint presentation titled “Beauty From Ashes” at the gallery on April 26, discussing the artwork he has on display.
Part of his discussion and tour of featured artworks included the turn Ken’s life took after his Carbon Capture exhibition at the Mann Art Gallery in Prince Albert during January of 2022 won the art competition. Included in the display is the soil art project created by taking samples along Highway 2 every 25 miles and drawing thick horizontal lines across a canvass by rubbing the soil onto it with his finger. The Senate of Canada purchased the soil artwork “Highway 2.”
Church fowl supper, the winter parade, and kids hockey camp. We want to continue to do our part to give back to the community that supports us in our season.”
The Prairie Junior Hockey League will see some changes for the upcoming season as Delisle Chiefs have moved to Martensville and Moosomin will have a new team in the south division of the league.
Nelson says, “This balances league schedule with six teams in both south and north division, making for a 42-game schedule.”
In other Rebels news, team coaches, managers
Alert on our websiteinorder to get important information! Call the Town Office if you need assistance. 306-642-3382.
TheTown of Assiniboia Parks n’ Recreation crew has been busy cleaning up ourgreen spacesanticipating abusy spring/summer season with ball, and all things summer fun. Wehave found many areas of town that have been littered with bags of dog feces. Although we commend pet owners for picking up after their dogs, the bags havebeen thrown in various areas around Assiniboia on privateproperty.Onthe west side,more than12bags were tossed along 6th street west. On the East side, bags havebeen tossed along 1st avenue and we have cleaned up 40-50 bags out of the hedge lineofatax title property. In preparation of grass trimming and tidying at the cemetery, several bags have been tossed into the porta-potty. Dogs arenot allowed in Mount Hope Cemetery. Please find an appropriate trash receptacle to place your petwaste. Anyonewho witnesses an act such as this, is asked tocall the Town Office at 306-642-3382 so we caneducate our pet owners Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Ken van Rees
and execs are building for next season. They are heading to spring camp at Weyburn which will include seven teams and 150 players to look at.
“We are cooperating with Weyburn Red Wings this year, our closest Jr. A franchise geographically. We will align more with them and this will enable us to move players back and forth,” adds Nelson.
The Team President notes that once this camp weekend is over, marketing material will be lined up, fall camp is organized taking place Sept. 5-7. In conjunction with this camp, the Banjo Bowl will play on the big screen at the Southland
Co-op Centre as well as a WHL exhibition game will be held that evening in the rink.
“There are bigger and brighter things this year. Our facility is second to none in the province and as Mayor Sharon pointed out, in the short time span SCC has been open, Assiniboia has hosted games for former WHL Champs, Moose Jaw Warriors, 2025 Telus Cup Champs, Regina Pat Canadians and SJHL finalists, Weyburn Red Wings.”
SCC is also home to the Jr. B Rebels, the Senior Rebels and multiple minor hockey teams that all have seen success stories in their home arena, giving fans
plenty of hockey action to experience all winter.
One thing brand new that is evolving for the team is converting the old dealership into a gym for the team, and will be completed in stages, with stage one completed by mid to end of May. The training studio will be led by Travis Mart, team conditioning coach, who will be doing summer strength training for developing elite hockey players. Nelson said everyone is working hard to contributing towards another team success story for the 202526 season. Stay tuned to the team’s social media and website for all the latest news and updates.
FREELANDFILL TIPPING
TheTownofAssiniboia is offering Free Landfilltipping forAssiniboiaResidents from Saturday, May 10th to Saturday, May17th.YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO GET AFREE TIPPING
TICKET TO VERIFY YOUR ADDRESS, available now in the Town Office. Residential &Commercial Waste, excludes contractor &demolitionwaste. LandfillHours –located West on Highway13, NorthonRangeRd3015 8:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m. |1:00 p.m. –4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Please report to theoperator beforedumping,ensureall loads arecovered to prevent littering. Pleasenote:Compost &Branches areaccepted year-round forfreeatthe Landfill. Therewill be no curbside compostpick-up by the Town.
Did you know?
Compost Bin&Rain Barrel rebatepolicy #835 is away forresidents to aid in thereduction of pressure on theAssiniboia WaterTreatment Plant andthe Assiniboia Landfill. This rebate program offerisavailable to residents of Assiniboia who: 1. Have autility account in good standing, 2.Purchasearain barrel and/orcompost binfrom alocal retailer, 3. Provide proof of installation at their residence. For more information, visit our website at https://www.assiniboia.net/town_office/rebate_program_compost_bin_rain_barrel_.html or stop by the Town Office!
Solomko Freelance Reporter
Ken van Rees stands near one of his paintings at the Shurniak Art Gallery.
Assiniboia Aces 16UW finish volleyball season on high note
Submitted by Talsa Warken
The Assiniboia Aces 16UW had an exceptional volleyball season that kicked off on November 24, 2024, and wrapped up with a competitive Provincials weekend in Saskatoon on April 4–5, 2025. Starting the season with two practices a week, their commitment and drive quickly grew, and they were soon training up to four days weekly.
A thank you goes to Stride Studio, who supported the team with weekly strength training—helping to build not only physical strength but also teamwork and resilience.
Throughout the season, the girls showed grit and determination, attending all three Sask Cup tournaments and continually working toward a strong seed for provincials. Their ef-
forts paid off during the championship weekend, where they played hard and finished first in their pool, advancing to playoffs with just one loss. In total, they won five out of six games during provincials—an incredible achievement.
The season ended on a high note, with the Assiniboia Aces finishing seventh place in Division 4. Even more impressive, the team played “up” an entire age category, competing as one of the youngest teams in the division. As coaches, we’re incredibly proud of their performance, and we believe that taking on this challenge has only prepared them for greater success in their senior volleyball years.
It was a season full of growth, hard work, and heart— congratulations to the team on an unforgettable year!
Rocket Report: track and field athletes start their season
By Niamh Hickey
ACHS is back and busy with the weather warming up after the Easter break!
The track and field team has been working hard these last few weeks preparing for the first mini meet that was in Moose Jaw on April 30, where the team displayed their skills and represented ACHS well.
Some of the highlights of the event was when Grayson Ciocia placed third in the senior boys 100m dash and long jump and Ella Kwasnicki placed second in the senior girls 1500m race. In the junior category, Ava Coghill placed second
in both the 100m dash and discus, Kaylen Snape placed second in the girls shot put and third in javelin, Drayden Fafard placed second in the boys javelin and Sheridyn Scott placed third in the girls 100m dash. In the intermediate category, Charlize Hillmer placed first in both the girls 100m dash and long jump, Dalton Kwasnicki placed second in the boys triple jump and Emma Helland placed second in the girls triple jump. The mini meet was also a warm up for their first invitational that took place in
Swift Current on Saturday May 2. The invitational was the kick off for the team’s full meet competitions this season. Swift Current’s Invitational is known for showcasing the strong talent of the high school athletes across Saskatchewan and Alberta. This was one of the greatest opportunities for ACHS athletes to demonstrate their skill and gain valuable experience for the track and field season.
Some of the notable achievements of the ACHS athletes in Swift Current included: In the seniors
category, Grayson Ciocia placed third in the 100m hurdles and Ella Kwasnicki placed second in the 800m race. In the junior category, Kaelyn Snape placed second in girls triple jump and javelin, Ava Coghill placed second in the girls 200m dash, Drayden Fafard placed second in boys triple jump and Keagan Haug placed second in the boys 100m dash and the 100m hurdles. He also placed third in the 200m dash. In the intermediate category, Brooklyn Gee placed third in the girls
Grayson Ciocia competes in hurdles at an event.
80m hurdles, Emma Helland placed third in the girls high jump, Payson Kuntz placed second in the boys 100m dash and long jump, and Luke Kwasnicki placed third in the boys triple jump.
The team is scheduled to head to Moose Jaw on Wednesday, May 7 for the next mini meet. They are also booked to head to the Moose Jaw Invitational on Saturday, May 10.
The ACHS Drama Club presents ‘The Bold, The
Young and the Murdered’ on Thursday, May 8, Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. The doors will be open at 6:30 p.m with curtain up at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and children two and under are free. The club has also made desserts set to be served with coffee and juice during the intermission. The whole team hopes everyone in the community will be able to attend the show on one of the three nights.
The Assiniboia Aces 16UW had an exceptional volleyball season. In the back row, from left, are Corallee Bushell (head coach), Kaelyn Nelson, Jada Borgerson, Rylee Huys, Bryn Montgomery, Morgan Cranfield, Ashtyn Krauss and Talsa Warken (assistant coach). In the front row, from left, are Emma Helland, Brooklyn Gee, Presley Pinsonneault, Haylie Peterson and Sheridyn Scott, Missing from the photo is Curtis Lucas (assistant coach).
Brooklyn Gee and Kaelyn Nelson compete in track, during a recent meet.
Submitted by Talsa Warken
Richard Kornfeld
January 3 1954 –April 20, 2025
Richard R Kornfeld, passed away at home on Monday, April 21, 2025 at age 71 He is predeceased by parents, Olga (Hammermeister) and Paul Kornfeld, he is remembered by his older brother Harold (Wendy Coons), his niece Crystal (Rene Bouffard) – their children Keegan, Hadley (Sydney), Garett and Ella; his nephew Dallas (Megan) –their sons Cruise and Wilder Richard was born January 3, 1954 in Willow Bunch, SK He attended school in Verwood and Assiniboia He worked for the provincial government in Regina and later for Guardian Traffic Services Ltd He moved to Assiniboia after he retired in 2014 and helped brother Harold with farming Everyone is welcome to a Time of Remembrance on Sunday May 18 2025 2:00 p m - 4:00 p m at the Verwood Community Hall Private Family Graveside service will be held at the Verwood Cemetery Verwood SK Donations in Memory of Richard may be made to South Country Health Care Foundation for the Assiniboia Union Hospital Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Kornfeld family may be shared at www rossfuneralservice com Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
Margaret Aubert
Margaret (Hulm) Aubert passed away on January 23, 2025 at the age of 95 A Life well lived Margaret was born on June 15, 1929 to Mary and Thomas Hulm on the family farm in South Allan, SK In 1951, while working at J J Weninger's in Allan, Margaret met Roland Aubert
They were married in September of 1952 and lived in Regina until taking over the family farm south of Assiniboia in 1953 There they raised 5 children while also enjoying travel to Hawaii Mexico and many places in Canada & the U S In the summer of 2002 they retired to Allan SK Margaret moved to Saskatoon in 2010 after Roland’s passing She enjoyed condo living and being closer to some of her grandchildren Since August of 2023 she was living at the Saskatoon Shines Care Home East until her passing at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon Margaret had many interests in addition to travelling She enjoyed taking pictures for her photo albums and was well known for her apple pies and tarts She loved flowers and took great pride in her yards and garden Margaret was predeceased by her parents Mary and Thomas Hulm her brother Frank and her husband Roland Margaret is survived by her 5 children Karen (Larry) Joan (Daryle) Bryan (Cindy) Alan (Carol) and Steven (Angeline) 8 grandchildren Chris Scott (Wanda) Jenn (Chris) Jade (Riley) Amanda (Michael) Bryanna Brody and Preston and 4 great-grandchildren Addison Kian Rhen and Harper Margaret touched the lives of many people and will truly be missed A friend of hers was a friend for life The family expresses their deepest thanks for the many expressions of kindness and support In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to a charity close to your heart Prayers will be held on May 15 2025 at 7pm at St Aloysius Parish Allan SK Funeral Service will be held on May 16 2025 at 11 am St Aloysius Parish Allan SK Online guestbook comments can be made through Martens Warman Funeral Home at www martenswarman ca/obituaries/margaret-aubert
Prairie
Assiniboia’s Prairie Villa senior care home will celebrate their 20th anniversary as the senior care home opened in March of 2005.
safe and secure retirement living for seniors for two decades in the area has involved many
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The Director of Care for Prairie Villa says, “Prairie Villa Inc is a Level 1 & 2 Personal Care home. It was opened March 01, 2005, with lots of legwork and background work done prior to opening by a Board of Directors consisting of nine individuals.”
upgrades completed to provide this level of comfort and care. The anniversary celebration will be held in conjunction with the annual Mother’s Day Tea. The event is set to include live musical entertainment by Maurice and Anita Palmier along with greetings from the President of the Board and Assiniboia’s Mayor, along with the MLA.
“The care home was renovated with funds that were obtained from selling shares. Prairie Villa is owned by shareholders and run by a Board of Directors and a Director of Care. Through the years of operating, two more wings were renovated and opened to add more rooms. We are licensed for 57 residents.”
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Time management strategies are an effective resource
Efficient time management can free up more minutes or hours in the day, which can ultimately afford adults more time to exhale and thus make each day seem a little less overwhelming. Time management may require a little trial and error before adults find a formula that works for them, but the following are some tips to improve personal efficiency each day.
• Identify tasks that can be tackled at night: adults should identify tasks they can perform at night to ensure mornings are less hectic. Lay out clothes the night before to save the trouble of finding an outfit in the morning. Prepare the family’s lunches and even breakfasts the night before so mornings go more smoothly.
• Exercise in the morning: Lack of routine physical activity has been linked to a host of negative health outcomes, including an increased risk for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. Adults who exercise at night may find that attempts to squeeze in early evening or nighttime workouts add to feelings of being overwhelmed brought on by busy schedules. Exercising in the morning can free up time for other tasks in the evening, and doing so can even make it easier to manage daily stress.
• Minimize distractions: Turn off smartphone notifications from apps that are not vital to work and family. During the workday, prioritize tasks each day
Noticing hearing loss?
Start a conversation
Hearing loss is common among older adults, making hearing aids a necessity. However, some people who are hard of hearing may feel embarrassed or ashamed about wearing a hearing aid, even though it can improve their quality of life. If you have a loved one who is reluctant to wear a hearing aid, try these tips to help you broach the subject with them.
Highlight the immediate benefits
Hearing aids do more than enhance hearing. They can also improve environmental awareness and help individuals maintain better balance. Remind your loved one that these devices allow them to retain their independence and mobility. This may encourage them to wear their devices more often.
Emphasize social values
People who hear better can engage more fully in social settings. Tell your loved one that, during family gatherings and get-togethers with friends, their ability to feel connected is important to you. This may help them to realize that hearing aids will help them maintain meaningful relationships with the people in their life.
By initiating this discussion, you can show your loved one in a caring way that their well-being matters to you and you want only the best for them.
and block off hours on your schedule so time can be devoted exclusively to the most important jobs. If hours on a schedule are left open, coworkers may schedule meetings that can make it difficult to complete necessary tasks.
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Limerick Community Hall feeds many during annual Fish Fry
Muriel Fehr
Freelance Reporter
The Limerick Community Hall board of directors holds their annual fundraiser in the form of a fish fry every year. The event takes place at the community hall. Groceries are purchased from the store in Limerick supporting the local business. The fish was fresh northern pike purchased from a supplier who obtains the stock from the cold waters of Saskatchewan’s northern lakes.
The event is looked forward to by many. It is an all you can eat supper with a tremendous bounty of food including french fries, fish, bean salad and dessert. This year the meal
took place April 26 in its usual location of the Limerick Community Hall.
The hours ran from 5 to 8 p.m. with Blaine Oncescu, president of the board reporting it “went well” and there was “lots to eat.”
In his words a “happy 180 people” came and went through the hall doors. Some of those stayed to eat while others picked up their meal and of those that ate in-house Blaine reported “everyone went away stuffed.”
Oncescu stated that the fish fry is the main fundraiser for the year put on by the board of directors. Once the expenses are covered they hope to reap enough to put toward the maintenance
and upkeep of the hall. The focus was local with food purchased from the town’s grocery store and fish purchased from the province’s lakes, utilizing a supplier from that same province. Support for the event comes from Limerick’s citizens as well as some neighbouring communities.
Door prizes are always looked forward to and this event boasted two. Norma Yorga’s name was drawn for the lady’s package and Tim Cobbe’s was drawn for the men’s package. The fundraiser tickets could be purchased at the door, from Prairie Grocery or by calling Blaine. In terms of happy people and plenty of food the event was a success.
Town improvement updates provided to Council at meeting
The Assiniboia Town Council gathered for a meeting on April 22.
Present at the table were Mayor Sharon Schauenberg; Councillors, Renee Clermont, Kris Olson, Graham Harvey, Bob Ellert, Patrick Grondin and Renaud Bissonnette; CAO Clint Mauthe and Kerri Martin.
Public acknowledgements were given to Terry Lacelle (Fire Chief) and Assiniboia Times. The agenda was accepted and adopted as presented. Moved by Ellert/Olson.
Minutes of last meeting, April 8 was accepted and approved as presented. Moved by Ellert/ Grondin.
Report given by Terry Lacelle for the Fire Department. To date this quarter, the department has had a very busy first quarter with 15 calls. Lacelle shared concern with extra stress on more frequent calls that are beyond the
scope of volunteer firefighters, but will always be there to help other departments like police or EMS. Cody Waselenko has retired from the Fire Department. Report accepted as presented. Moved by Clermont/Bissonette.
Mayor Schauenberg proclaimed that the week of May 12-18 will be National Nursing Week and National Public Works Week will be May 18-24.
Correspondence
Shurniak Art Gallery Centre providied information on their Garden Party Fundraiser. This is the 20th year celebration for the Gallery. Sponsorship request of $1,500 was approved for entertainment for their event.
Ross Payant Nursing Home updated their front patio project, announcing that a ground breaking was held May 1 at 2:30 p.m.
CAO report
Pavement project will commence on April 28
with concrete work. Paving is scheduled for June 16 to start and is expected to take three months for the finished job. There will be 20-30 people working on site. There is 37 streetlights to be replaced. Alternate lighting is being looked into to cover the street until the new lights are in place. Each business will be notified as to when the work area will effect their access. CAO report was accepted as presented. Moved by Clermont/Harvey. List of paid accounts was accepted as presented. Statement of financial activity was presented.
Presentations from councillors and mayor reflected on the recent SUMA convention highs and lows and what they would like to see in future conventions.
Next council meeting is scheduled for May 13 and 27.
Growing Home with BASF 2025 winners finally announced
The long anticipated announcement has finally been made. The Globe newswire published the information on the morning of April 29.
A recent story talked about the Farm It Forward group out of Mossbank that was in the running for a portion of the $160,000 Growing Home with BASF prize fund. After a lengthy competitive public voting period the first, second and third place winners were determined for the four provinces in the contest.
The three Saskatchewan non-profit groups in the running were Farm It Forward, Playfair Daycare and Little Seedlings Daycare. On the BASF
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online contest page, the competing entries from each province had a story explaining their group and where the money won would be used. The three prizes available in each of four provinces were $25,000, $10,000 and $5,000.
Farm It Forward was hoping to win the $25,000 to add to the funds raised so far by the board of directors for the Mossbank rink.
Up to this year BASF had issued a prize fund of $100,00. Through the annual contest they realized how important each of the organizations are to their communities and raised the amount by $60,000.
Both Farm It Forward and the community rink are very important to the
residents of Mossbank. The rink is in dire need of new and rebuilt parts for the ice compressor so it can continue to be available for all the communities that use it for hockey practice and games as well as figure skating, both of which are a huge part of the small town. Each of the entrants that initially competed for one of three spots in each of four provinces had strong reasons for needing a portion of the prize fund. Farm It Forward was thrilled to be among the chosen three out of 250 total entries for Saskatchewan. Mossbank’s group placed third. They will be adding their winnings to rink board’s nest that has been set aside for the much needed repairs.
Street improvement was recently completed in the Town of Assiniboia.
Muriel Fehr Freelance Reporter