It’s another new year and oh, the anticipation that brings.
A story in an earlier issue outlining the successes and challenges in Assiniboia tells the tale of a community bent on raising the bar each year and ensuring visitors or business people want to be a part of who we are.
Rider season was highly anticipated in 2024 as fans felt the hopes of a Grey Cup appearance rise with each win that sent Saskatchewan’s team into playoff season. The new year will once again bring new hope as a new coach reassured us in his inaugural season and fans are anxious to see if the last season will transition into an even greater season in 2025.
A gruelling long drought was somewhat alleviated in 2024. Early snowfall this winter already along with promising snowfall forecasts has our agriculture industry hopeful once again that relief is on the way for dry land. The new year will either bring renewed anxiety or renewed hope but the same eternal optimism remains in farm country.
While this year’s provincial election was either just what you voted for or you were hoping for change, you might be getting both as Premier Moe promises he has listened to those who voted for change. We will see what the new year brings on that front.
Assiniboia voiced confidence in their mayor and council, returning them all by acclamation for another four years, meaning residents are pleased with the leadership of their community and they are anxious to see more good things on the horizon.
As electronic venues become more prevalent in information sharing the future of small-town newspapers is a concern for those in this industry. However, the reassurance that the new owner of the Times building has renewed a lease with the Times, meaning your local paper is staying put was a relief to many.
Telemiracle, an idea that started 49 years ago, will keep our province’s Kinsmen and Kinettes busy as they work tirelessly to raise much-needed funds for Saskatchewan’s only telethon. Did you know a contingent of Assiniboia Kinsmen members were part of the inaugural meetings with other Kinsmen clubs across the province along with TM founder, Urb Donlevy, to create this continued success story in our province’s community culture?
Every single topic brought up in this article has one thing in common. None of them become prevalent, significant or workable without support. Fan support, personal assistance support, moral and verbal support, physical/emotional support or the support that comes from rolling up one’s sleeves or opening up a wallet. Even support in the way of banding together or creating opportunities is sought.
“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals." — Melody Beattie, author of 'Codependent No More', 1987”
“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbours, and let every new year find you a better man." — Benjamin Franklin, 'Founding Father' of America”
