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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Nikolejsin family wins Golden Sheaf
By Greg Nikkel Dean and Kari Nikolejsin were surprised when they were informed they would be the 2017 recipients of the Golden Sheaf Award from the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce, presented to them on Tuesday evening at the annual Farmer Appreciation Banquet at McKenna Hall. “My first question was, ‘why us?’,” said Dean following the presentation as well-wishers congratulated them. “We don’t think we’re doing anything more amazing than anyone else.” “It was totally unexpected,” added Kari. The couple own and operate a grain farm north of Weyburn at Cedoux on 8,500 acres, along with sons Rhett and Ty, and are the third generation to be farming the land, which includes two Century Farm homesteads that were established in 1902 and 1903. Dean’s father, John, was a previous winner of the Golden Sheaf Award 22 years ago. “We’re very proud of them. They’ve worked hard at what they’re doing, and as proud as I am of this, what I’m most proud of is that family has always come first with them,” said John. The award is based on four criteria, including innovation, industry involvement, community involvement and stewardship, noted chamber president Larry Heggs. He said Dean started operating farm equipment at the age of 12 and bought his first quarter of land at the age of 16, going on to farm full-time once he graduated from high school. As a family, they are highly involved in sports, coaching and playing ball and hockey. Dean was presented with the Weyburn Minor Ball Builders Award in 2016 for his contributions to that sport in the area. Continued on Page 3
Golden Sheaf Award winners
Photo 3868 — Greg Nikkel
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce presented the 2017 Golden Sheaf Award to the Nikolejsin family at the Farmer Appreciation Banquet, held at McKenna Hall. From left are chamber president Larry Heggs, Rhett, Ty, Kari and Dean Nikolejsin, and chamber manager Twila Walkeden.
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Comp combined choir sings ‘Hallelujah’ at service
Photo 3832 — Greg Nikkel
Choir director Colleen Weimer led the combined choir in singing the Leonard Cohen classic song, “Hallelujah” as part of the Comp’s Remembrance service in the Cugnet Centre on November 7. The concert band also performed, and the students and staff heard an address by Legion chaplain Rev. John Ferrier on the importance of Remembrance Day. The Legion will host the main Remembrance Day ceremonies on Saturday, November 11.
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