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Vol.114 No. 41 - Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
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RCMP respond to inquiry on provincial SCAN program Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter Local residents probably have heard of Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers program, but did you know there was another way residents can help ensure safer communities and neighbourhoods? Have you heard of the SCAN program? The following link is their page on the government’s website, explaining what this program is about: www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/ careers-in-law-enforcement/ provincial-protective-services/safer-communitiesand-neighbourhoods Sgt. Jason Dyment of the Assiniboia RCMP Detachment said they have a great working relationship with SCAN and their investigators, stating, “Together, we do a great deal of information sharing as their targets are often our targets.” The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) program is a Saskatchewan provincial law
enforcement initiative that targets problem properties, not individuals, used for repeated illegal or dangerous activities. Operating under the Provincial Protective Services (PPS) branch, SCAN uses civil enforcement measures (such as warning property owners, evicting tenants, or shutting down buildings) to shut down illicit operations. Residents can anonymously report suspicious activity. SCAN investigators handle the entire inquiry, meaning reporting citizens never have to confront suspects or testify in court. “The Assiniboia RCMP are aware that SCAN will follow up with suspected drug houses, suspicious activity locations, nuisance properties etc. and I feel they are a great resource in helping our communities remain safe. I urge citizens that may be affected by these issues to reach out to SCAN and make a report. It’s important that SCAN is aware as to how the issue is affecting them,” added Dyment.
The Assiniboia Kinsmen donated $6,000 to the Golden South Childcare, with funds made possible through Chase the Ace proceeds. Pictured, l-r, Cooper Nicholson, Rock Boesvenu, Riley Malone, Howard Ellis, Joanie (holding her son), Robbie, Justine, Shay, Jenna, Tanner and Scarlett.
Kinsmen dole out donations from Chase the Ace Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter The excitement surrounding the June 24 Chase the Ace Lottery reached a thrilling high when Dexter Bates took home more than $75,000.
Bates wasn’t the only winner in this communityfavourite fundraiser. Due to the incredible support of local lottery players, the Kinsmen Club continues to turn Chase the Ace proceeds into mean-
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ingful donations that make a difference throughout our community. The Assiniboia Kinsmen’s popular fundraiser is helping spread the winnings far beyond the lottery itself. Social media has continued to carry photos of presentations made around Assiniboia by the Kinsmen Club. Thus far, donations have included: • Assiniboia Fire Department, $3,000 for fire fighting needs. • Assiniboia Golf Course for maintenance equipment, $23,000. • Richardson Pioneer
Southern Rebels, $6,000 towards season’s expenses. • Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce, $3,000 for empowerment of community businesses. • Assiniboia Composite High School, $3,500 for sports travel. • Assiniboia Composite High School, $8,000 for drama club. • Assiniboia Golden South Child Care, $6,000 towards ongoing fundraising efforts. These presentations result in more than $50,000 given back, making the community the real big winners in this wildly successful Kinsmen lottery.
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Shurniak Art Gallery welcomed community for Pie Day gathering
Submitted by Amisha Modi Fresh homemade pie and lively conversation filled the Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia on October 8, as seniors, residents, and art patrons gathered for the community’s popular Pie Day event. The event provided a relaxed and fully accessible afternoon outing for visitors, and was held at the Art Gallery location. For a $10 fee, guests received a generous slice of homemade pie served
with their choice of ice cream or whipped cream, along with cups of coffee, tea, or iced tea. The gathering was organized and hosted by the gallery’s dedicated Pie Pals volunteers, who baked, served, and visited with community members throughout the day. In addition to enjoying dessert and lively conversation around the tables, guests were treated to a special cultural highlight, when featured artist Chris Jordison delivered an en-
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gaging presentation on his artwork and creative process. All proceeds raised during the successful event directly supported the Shurniak Art Gallery’s ongoing daily operations, public exhibitions, and educational community programs. The afternoon offered a welcome occasion for longtime neighbours to catch up, admire the gallery’s current displays, and support a cherished cultural hub in Assiniboia.
The Shurniak Art Gallery hosted Pie Day on October 8.
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Assiniboia Fire Rescue host fire safety open house, barbecue Amisha Modi Freelance Reporter The aroma of fresh barbecue and the warm spirit of community filled the evening air as Assiniboia Fire Rescue welcomed local residents to its open house at the fire hall at 416 First Avenue East on October 7. The gathering offered neighbours a friendly chance to step inside the station, share a meal, and visit with the
dedicated first responders who serve the town. Visitors had the opportunity to take an up-close look at the department’s emergency vehicles and frontline equipment. Firefighters were on hand throughout the two-hour event to chat, explain how the gear operates, and share practical fire-safety tips to help keep local households safe through the changing seasons.
For many in attendance, the evening provided a relaxed setting to catch up with familiar faces while gaining a clearer appreciation for local emergency preparedness. With good food, polished trucks, and meaningful conversation, the open house proved to be a wonderful celebration of community partnership and neighbourly goodwill.
The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Career Day in the Prince of Wales Centre, which included 400 students and 60 vendors offering their information on future plans for the students.
Members of the Assiniboia Fire Department served guests during a barbecue at the fire hall on October 7.
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A lazy Saturday ride to Moose Jaw By Trudy and Dale Buxton, Publishers of The Independent
Such a nice day for a motorcycle run! We have explored Riverhurst and taken a nice ferry ride. Next stop, Central Butte. Central Butte was named for a hill, specifically the middle of three hills that was used back in the day by local ranchers as a meeting place. These hills are called butte’s and most of the gathering was at the middle one, which eventually became a community or the central butte. Established in 1905, the main economic industry of the community is agriculture but is also known for its unique ranching history. The population has maintained a steady 400 people, and is a full-service community with a hospital, sports complex and many stores, and is close to Lake Diefenbaker and many recreational activities. The old 1930 Masonic Lodge is now the host of the Central Butte Museum. Did you know that in Central Butte there is one building that is quite nice to look at with murals painted on its sides? This building started as residence, then a restaurant, and after that various commercial ventures, then to a bus station and finally a pharmacy! It’s one of a kind! Recently in 2025, Central Butte started drilling for natural clean energy hydrogen gas which is a first in Canada. The gas was discovered about 2,200 metres underground. Natural hydrogen serves as a primary zero carbon fuel source for the industrial sector. Next up down Highway 42 is the community of Eyebrow, population of around 150 people. Originally a community that was several kilometres south called Eskbank, it moved to so it would be in line with the connecting highways of 42 and 367.
The name Eyebrow comes from the nearby hills. If you look at these hills the right way, they resemble an eyebrow. Eyebrow and Eyebrow Lake are somewhat of a bird watching hotspot, the marshland is an important area for hundreds of species of birds, many that reside year-round. One of the most interesting of the species is the large gathering of the yellow-headed blackbirds which gather in the thousands. Despite the small size of the community there is a certain charm that comes with the community. The town sign certainly shows as a quiet agriculture town with a town slogan as “Perfect little town on the Prairies.” Next up is Tuxford, population around 100 people. Tuxford is on an intersection that has three highways that locals call an intersection overkill with Highways 2, 42 and 202 all coming to the same spot. Tuxford was named after war hero, Brigadier-General George Tuxford, a First World War brigade commander who traded his cattle boots for commanding troops. One of the local attractions is watching all the traffic on this busy intersection, one of the town slogans was “Come build a house in Tuxford, because Moose Jaw is just down the road.” You would think that when the community was first started back in 1905, the first building would be a store. But no, it was an insurance business with many more stores coming later. We are close to Moose Jaw - we will discover some history next week on this fantastic city! Stay tuned!
A building in Central Butte has murals painted on its side. It started as a residence, then a restaurant, and after that various commercial ventures. Photo submitted
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tending, and reaping. • Seasonal rhythms that reinforced ideas of timing and divine order. Today, harvest means many of the same things but it is not as critical to survival since modern storage and preservation processes along with global trade, have allowed us to have foods year-round. When we stop to give thanks, how often do we forget the key elements? More and more, the idea that God created the world and all that is in it, is a forgotten premise. Humans like to think that they are in control of their world but forget that without God’s providence our harvests are not guaranteed. We read from Genesis 1:28 “God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.” In Biblical terms “dominion” does not imply ruthless exploitation or disregard of creation, but rather of wise stewardship, benevolent care, and thoughtful governance of it. Dominion is more than just control; it is guardianship, requiring love, compassion, and respect for living creatures.” As we look back at our Thanksgiving celebration, let us ask ourselves if we have given thanks for the opportunity to care for and respect all of God’s creation.
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Wendy Gibson, St. Paul’s United Church “Thanks for the Harvest” By now the turkey leftovers have been eaten and the family has gone home; the harvest is wrapping up and the leaves are falling fast. Each year we take time to observe Thanksgiving – acknowledging that God created a world of abundance and being grateful for it. Especially on the Prairies, this is the time of harvest – gardens have finished producing and are being cleaned up and fields of grain are now stubble and all are settling in to wait for the cold and snow of winter. The word or concept of “harvest” appears between 60 and 160 times in the Bible depending on the translation. In the Bible, “harvest” symbolizes God’s provision, human responsibility, and the gathering of people for blessing or judgment, depending on the context. My search engine online notes: “In the ancient world, harvest was a critical moment of survival, marking the end of a growing season and the arrival of food, stability, and celebration. Because of this, it naturally became a powerful spiritual metaphor.” Key literal elements that shape the symbolism: • Dependence on God for rain, soil, and growth. • Human labor through sowing,
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Historian honoured posthumously with Everett Baker heritage award Azure McGonigle SaskToday.ca Each year, the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society accepts nominations for the Everett Baker Award for Saskatchewan Heritage, recognizing individuals, groups or organizations who go above and beyond to preserve and promote the province’s heritage. This year’s award was posthumously awarded to Joan Brewerton, a historian who eventually became CEO of the Western Development Museum (WDM). Brewerton was nominated for the Everett Baker Award by Les Oystryk, a past recipient of the award. Although Oystryk could not pinpoint how he connected with the award winner, he felt she was deserving of the award for all of her work and passion for Saskatchewan history and sharing those stories. “I definitely had an appreciation of how disciplined she was in her research and how determined she was in following a story, getting to the point where there was nothing else left to find,” said Oystryk. Born in northern Ontario, Brewerton spent five years living with her family in Redding, Cal., before another big move to the Prairie backdrop of Saskatchewan that became
her home for the remainder Memory,” and as a regular of her childhood. It was columnist for many Sashere that she attended the katchewan newspapers, University of Saskatch- writing as Joan Champ. ewan, earning a bachelor’s In 2017, the couple redegree in history. turned to Saskatchewan, Brewerton began work- and she began sharing ing in the collections de- tidbits of history and partment for the WDM in memories in her column the 1980s. After the birth “Passages” for the Prince of her daughters, Emily Albert Daily Herald. It and Laura, she returned was at this time that Brewto the U of S to earn her erton’s attention turned to master’s degree in west- further research and writern Canadian history as ing on Nan Dorland, a a mature student. With New York radio star who her extensive research, became a Saskatchewan exhibit creation and de- prospector. Her writings gree, Brewerton held the were frequently found CEO position with the on a blog, “Railway & WDM for five years. Dur- Main: Small Town Sasing her time as CEO, she katchewan Hotels,” and helped develop the cur- in many other western rent logo and branding Canadian magazines. Her of the WDM, leading the writing was recognized organization to connect several times by numerwith new audiences both ous Saskatchewan Weekly in person and digitally. It Newspaper Association was said that her proudest awards for best arts/histachievement was the cre- ory column over the years. ation of the Winning the In the early 2020s, Prairie Gamble exhibit, Brewerton shifted her rewhich can be seen at all search focus to the British four WDM locations. She Home Children in the earretired in 2016 to join her ly 1900s, when children husband, Gordon, in St. of all ages were shipped John’s, N.L. to St. Patrick’s Orphanage Following her retire- in Prince Albert. Many of ment, Brewerton’s passion these children were sent for Prairie heritage did to Canada through “charnot stop. She continued ities” to work as domestic to document stories of labourers or farmhands. Saskatchewan’s history In her research, Brewerand found herself sharing ton uncovered stories of those stories. She shared individuals and families her work through herLocally on- owned whoseWeekly experiences had line newsletter, “Shards of beenNewspaper lost to time. Community
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After years of preserving the historical stories of the province, the historian’s own story came to an end. Brewerton courageously battled a lengthy illness and passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Brewerton’s nominator did not know the award winner until her retirement years and shared that the two had never met in person. “I really wish I could have met her. It was one of those wonky things that happen nowadays. Anybody who does serious research knows we have several people that you sort of meet over the phone or email from all over, so you never personally meet people,” added Oystryk. Although he had nominated Brewerton before her passing, Oystryk said it was unfortunate that she could not be here to accept the award. “I attended the official presentation along with Emily, Laura and their families. We were beyond honoured to be there and see Joan’s many accomplishments recognized by this wonderful organization,” said her husband, Gordon. The Everett Baker Award was named after the SHFS’ first president, who was a strong believer
in understanding the past to build a better future and worked endlessly to preserve local history. Brewerton’s meticulous research, whether at the WDM, an online blog or an old copy of a newspaper or magazine, will continue to educate the public about the province’s history.
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Sparking Safety: Firefighters demonstrate at Assiniboia schools
Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter There was plenty of excitement, a little friendly competition and some seriously hot lessons when Assiniboia Fire Rescue brought its fire safety demonstrations to 7th Avenue School, proving that when it comes to learning about fire prevention, there’s no need to play with fire. The annual hands-on visit is a favourite day for students and staff alike, combining important safety messages with demonstrations that bring firefighters’ work to life. The day began with a celebration of creativity as colouring contest winners received their awards and posed for photos with
Sparky the Fire Dog and Fire Chief Nathan Rust. Staff at 7th Avenue School told the Assiniboia Times that the visit is “one of the schools favourite days of the year.” The program starts with an indoor fire drill, giving students a chance to practise evacuating safely with the help of firefighters. Once outside, the lessons continue with reminders about having working smoke alarms and checking them regularly. One of the day’s biggest crowd-pleasers arrived in style when Sparky rolled up on a side-by-side, earning cheers from excited students. The popular mascot joined firefighters in demonstrating how fire
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hoses work, giving students an up-close look at the equipment used to put out blazes. Firefighters Riley Malone and Casey Topola also raced to get dressed in their protective gear, showing students just how quickly firefighters must prepare when an emergency call comes in. Fellow firefighter Dave Martin explained the purpose of the gear fireighter’s wear to do their jobs safely. Then came a demonstration that really reached new heights: firefighters extended their ladder until it towered above the school, giving students a lofty look at the equipment used to reach places well beyond ground level. At Assiniboia Elementary School, the fire safety lessons were equally explosive in the excitement department. Students watched firefighters light a pan on fire before putting it out with a fire extinguisher, demonstrating the effectiveness of equipment commonly found in homes and busi-
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and learning directly from local firefighters, students gain a better understanding of what to do in an emergency and why fire prevention matters. Assiniboia Fire Rescue does more than sound the alarm about fire safety. Through school visits, hands-on demonstrations and community events, its AFD members who are helping ensure important safety lessons stick.
Members of the Assiniboia Fire Rescue and Sparky provided fire safety tips to students at 7th Avenue School in Assiniboia recently. Courtesy of 7th Avenue School
Assiniboia Arts Council presents “The Fugitives”. OCTOBER 21, 7:30 P.M. OCTOBER 23, 1:00 P.M. UNTIL 4:00 P.M. Cookie Baking Event Youth Group Every Friday Night. 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. • Grades 6 to 12.
dents visualize how these powerful tools can be used to access and rescue someone trapped following a motor vehicle collision. The verdict from the student audience? “It was super cool!” These visits are about giving young people practical knowledge that could one day help keep them, their families and their communities safe. By seeing the equipment in action
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nesses. A burning garbage can provided another teaching opportunity, as firefighters showed how a fire blanket could be used to smother the flames. The demonstrations didn’t stop there. Students also got a look at the power of the Jaws of Life and spreader tools as firefighters demonstrated how the equipment can tear apart a vehicle door. The demonstration helped stu-
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October 16, 2026 Civic News It’s Time to Move Those Trailers... and Your Leaves! As we head into fall cleanup season, it’s a good time to remember a couple of important community reminders. RV and trailer season is winding down. Recreational vehicles, trailers may not be stored on streets or roadways after October 31, and the regular parking restrictions come back into effect beginning November 1. While you’re getting your yard winter-ready, please remember: Be a Good Neighbour. Keep Leaves Out of the Street. It might seem harmless to blow leaves onto the road, but those leaves often end up blocking catch basins and storm drainage systems. When catch basins become clogged with leaves and debris, water can’t flow properly, increasing the risk of puddling, flooding, and icy conditions later in the season. Did You Know? The Assiniboia Landfill accepts clear bagged leaves and grass clippings free of charge year-round, making disposal easy and affordable for residents. Tree branches are also accepted at no charge. Let’s Work Together A little extra effort today helps keep our streets cleaner, our drainage system working properly, and our neighbourhoods looking their best. After all, being a good neighbour starts right in your own yard. For landfill information and community guidelines, visit All things Assiniboia on our website.
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Free Fall Tipping Week – LAST DAY IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17! Get ready, Assiniboia — free landfill tipping runs October 5–17! Grab your Free Tipping Ticket at the Town Office, then head out during regular landfill hours. Quick Notes: • Check in with the operator • Cover your load • Compost & branches are always free Not accepted: tires, chemicals, electronics, railroad ties, asbestos, contaminated soil, grain/silage. Gas-powered items must be drained; burning barrels must be soaked.
Next Council Meeting(s) ——Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 & Tuesday, November 10th at 5:00 pm. 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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Sports Rebels claim shutout victory vs Carrot River
Submitted by Amisha Modi The Richardson Pioneer Southern Rebels earned a 2–0 shutout victory over Carrot River in a spirited game on October 10. The Rebels came out flying in the first period, firing 18 shots on goal to Carrot River’s five,
though the game remained scoreless. The excitement built in the second frame when Assiniboia broke the tie with a clutch goal, holding strong as Carrot River surged with 18 shots to Assiniboia’s six. The thrills continued into the third period. Carrot River pushed hard with
13 shots to Assiniboia’s eight, finishing ahead in total shots 36–32. However, Assiniboia delivered when it mattered most, burying a glorious insurance goal to seal the 2–0 triumph! Assiniboia’s penalty killers were simply outstanding, turning aside all
six Carrot River power plays across 18 penalty minutes. Assiniboia went 0-for-1 on their lone power play, while Carrot River served 12 penalty minutes. To cap off a tremendous evening on the ice, Keane Reid was named the star of the game for his spectacular shutout performance.
Swift Current to host 2027 national curling event
The Southern Rebels blanked Carrot River in a home game held at the Southland Co-op Centre on Photo courtesy of Amisha Modi October 10.
Shaynee Modien SaskToday.ca Swift Current will host the 2027 Canadian Curling Club Championships, marking the first time the national event has been held in Saskatchewan. Curling Canada announced that the championship will take place November 23-28, 2027, at the Swift Current Curling Club in the InnovationPlex. The event brings together women’s and men’s club champions from Curling Canada’s member associations and will mark the 18th
edition of the championship. “We are incredibly proud to welcome the Canadian Curling Club Championships to Swift Current, marking the first time this national championship has been hosted in Saskatchewan,” Curling Canada chief executive officer Nolan Thiessen said in a news release. Thiessen said Swift Current has a proven track record of hosting major curling events and that the championship reflects curling’s role in promoting lifelong participation in sport.
Swift Current has hosted several significant curling competitions over the years, including the 2023 Canadian Mixed Championship, won by hometown skip Shaun Meachem. The city also hosted the World Women’s Curling Championship in 2010 and 2016. Other major events previously held in Swift Current include the 1993 Canadian Mixed Championship, the 1982 Canadian Under-20 Men’s Championship and the 1975 Canadian Senior
Women’s Championship. Mayor Al Bridal said the championship will provide an opportunity to showcase the city and its hospitality to visitors from across Canada. “This is fantastic news for Swift Current and for curling in our community,” Bridal said. “We’re grateful for the tremendous honour to host this national championship event here in our city.” The 2026 Canadian Curling Club Championships are scheduled for November 21-28 in St. Thomas, Ont.
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Seniors can look to various foods to eat a more nutritious diet The right foods and beverages fuel the body and provide the nutrients necessary to maintain health. But it’s worth noting that the foods a person enjoys during much of their life may not be ideal for them as they age. Dietary needs change as a person gets older. the best foods for older adults prioritize nutrient-dense, easyASSINIBOIA & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS:
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Beyond the scoreboard: Southern Rebels are more than stats Sherri Solomko Freelance Reporter Stats aren’t the whole story, as the Richardson Pioneer Southern Rebels news goes beyond the game. Assiniboia’s Mayor, S h a r o n S c h a u e n b e rg doesn’t consider herself a super fan, but affirms her and her husband love the Richardson Pioneer Southern Rebels, trying to get to every game they can. “I feel this year is our year! Our team has a lot of players that have returned. The organization has created a really great culture within the club where players want to come and play. They are becoming part of the community as we see so many of them out and about at many different events, volunteering where they can,” added Schauenberg. Team President, Curtis Nelson, said the Richardson Pioneer Southern Rebels have some great stuff lined up ahead for fans. Michael Ball, known as Ball-sy, will broadcast a few games live while also
doing some podcasts on the team. The hockey club shared a link on their Facebook page that included a recent interview with coach Todd Elik. The Rebels have something significant lined up for a special Remembrance Day game that involves local Legion members. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to their website and social channels for details. Easton Lee, club veteran wearing #19, was recognized for playing his 100th game in the Prairie Junior Hockey League. Lee joined the RPSR as an affiliate player in his last year of U18, playing 37 regular season games. A one-year hiatus from the Rebels playing with the Golden Rockets and Saskatoon Quakers, Lee returned home in the 2025 season serving as a Rebel veteran. Newest goaltender Joshua Blair was signed as art of the disbursement draft. As mentioned previously, the Rebels have one less lengthy travel
distance this season as the unfortunate departure of the Moosomin Steelhawks franchise happened in June 2026. A dispersal draft allowed remaining teams to equitably absorb talent with a proactive approach that kept the competitive landscape. The team’s biggest fundraiser, Smiles per Miles Lotto, is on now with the grand prize draw taking place March 14, 2027. Ticket purchases are not only helping the team with their season expense, but winners have a chance at the grand prize of $25,000. Local residents can find any member of the team’s executive or game day volunteers to secure their ticket. The lottery is a significant fundraiser and helps the team with their ongoing success and sustainability. PJHL stats show the Rebels tied for top spot in the Bill Johnston division with goaltender Keane Reid also tied for top league netminder so far this season.
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Submitted by Lyndsi Mcnichol LongShot Acres Bad Warrior Curly Horse Preservation History is not a straight line; it is a tapestry woven by those who refused to let the sacred things vanish. At LongShot Acres, our mission as horse breeders does not begin in the modern show ring—it begins in the dust, the displacement, and the fierce survival of the 19th-century Plains. Our family’s roots are anchored deep in a history of defiance, resistance, and sanctuary. Louis Riel married into our family—his wife, Marguerite Monet dit Bellehumeur, was the sister of my great-great-grandmother, Marie Bellehumeur. Riel was a rebel in the truest sense of the word: a man willing to stand up and fight for the rights, land, freedom, and future of the Métis and Indigenous people of the West. That is the connection I carry with me today. I come from a family history of people willing to stand up when something worth protecting is in danger of being lost. To me, preservation is another form of that same resistance. Today, I am not fighting a government or standing on a battlefield. I am fighting against the disappearance of a bloodline. That is why preserving the Bad Warrior Curly means so much to me. When Chief Sitting Bull and his Hunkpapa Lakota people were forced into Canadian exile following the Battle of the Little Bighorn, they faced starvation, political abandonment, and the crushing weight of empires.
We come from a lineage that understands what it means to protect the exiled, to feed the vulnerable, and to hold the line against total erasure. It is that exact same spirit of preservation that guides our hands today as we breed the Bad Warrior Curly horse. Just as Sitting Bull’s people fought to keep their culture alive during their northern exile, a unique, resilient equine treasure was quietly surviving on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. Inherited by Eli Bad Warrior from his father, these Curly-coated horses survived harsh Plains winters, government culls, and shifting eras. They are more than just livestock; they are a living, breathing connection to the very history our family helped protect. At LongShot Acres, we look at our pastures and we do not just see horses with unique ringlet coats. We see an animal forged by the same struggle for survival that our ancestors witnessed alongside Louis Riel and Sitting Bull. Breeding the Bad Warrior line is our Long Shot— a commitment to keeping an irreplaceable piece of Indigenous history, genetic brilliance, and frontier heritage alive for generations to come. The sacred heritage of the native line The history of the Bad Warrior horse is carved into the very identity of the American West. The earliest documented records of these horses exist in the Sioux winter counts of the early 1800s, which historically marked the year the Sioux acquired these strik-
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ing “curly-haired horses” through raids on the neighbouring Crow tribe. Kept safe by generations of Native American families, they were considered sacred animals, highly valued for their endurance and spiritual significance. By the early 1930s, as the reservation era altered the landscape of the Plains, Eli Bad Warrior transferred his family’s band to horseman Slim Berndt. The lineage was later secured by legendary stockman Ernie Hammrich, who recognized the genetic marvel before him. Hammrich selectively bred these reservation horses to foundation Quarter Horses, officially designating the line as the “Bad Warrior” or “Warrior” stock in honour of Eli’s family stewardship. Today, this bloodline stands out globally because of its unique genetic footprint, carrying the dominant KRT25 Curly coat gene. Our goal as breeders: carrying the torch of sanctuary At LongShot Acres, we view ourselves not merely as business owners, but as genetic stewards. Our breeding goals directly mirror the historical sanctuary our family once extended to Sitting Bull. We are holding the line
against a different kind of erasure—extinction by assimilation. Combating Bloodline Blending In the modern equine market, many original Curly lines are being heavily blended with outside gaited or stock-horse breeds, diluting their original type. Our primary directive is to preserve the integrity of the Native Warrior profile. Honouring Historical Conformation We selectively pair our stock to retain the distinctive “Bad Warrior” archetype: a powerful Native American build featuring short backs, long underlines, strong cannon bones, and well-laid-back shoulders built for rugged utility. Intentional Outcrossing Following the traditional foundation footsteps of Ernie Hammrich, we focus on breeding Native/Warrior stock back to select, old-style foundation Quarter Horses and Paints. Breed organizations like the Curly Stockhorse Registry note that this targeted line-breeding is highly preferred over mixing unrelated Curly strains, such as Damele or Curly Jim, keeping the original Plains genetics as concentrated and pure as possible.
A masterpiece of utility: the Bad Warrior is an asset The Bad Warrior Curly horse is not a novelty; it is an incredible asset to the modern equestrian world, combining extreme visual uniqueness with severe, time-tested utility. A hypallergenic miracle: For passionate horse lovers who suffer from debilitating allergies, the Curly coat is a literal life-changer. Their unique skin and hair proteins allow many allergy sufferers to ride, groom, and live alongside these horses entirely symptom-free or with very little reaction. The famous native disposition: Forged through generations of tribal life and close human companionship, these horses possess an unmatched, calm, sensible temperament. They are highly cooperative, naturally curious, and maintain a low-reactive composure under pressure. Plains-tested hardiness: Having evolved through the unforgiving winters of the Northern Plains, the Bad Warrior line boasts dense bone, remarkably tough hooves that rarely require shoes, and incredibly efficient metabolisms.
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They thrive where other breeds struggle. An urgent call to action The domestic horse community is facing a quiet crisis of genetic narrowing. When a specific, isolated line like the Bad Warrior Curly disappears, a piece of irreplaceable living history dies with it. To let this line fade away would be an insult to the Indigenous caretakers who hid, protected, and fed these herds through the darkest eras of Western history. Saving them isn’t about putting horses in a pasture; it’s about protecting an ancient biodiversity shield, preserving a cultural treasure, and honouring a lineage of resistance. At LongShot Acres, we look at our pastures and we do not just see horses with unique ringlet coats. We see the resilient ghosts of the past. We see an animal forged by the same struggle for survival that our ancestors witnessed alongside Sitting Bull and Louis Riel. Breeding the Bad Warrior line is our Long Shot— a lifelong commitment to keeping an irreplaceable piece of history alive, one foal at a time.
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104-2ND AVE. W. 306-642-4413 Check out more details at www.harveyshomecentre.ca All items will be sold unassembled
Monday to Saturday 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Floor Display Models Only.