Weyburn This Week - October 16, 2020

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FRIDAY, october 16, 2020

New logo for CU Spark Centre unveiled

Photo 1482 — Greg Nikkel

Representatives of the Weyburn Credit Union gathered with the City of Weyburn’s director of leisure services, Andrew Crowe (right) as the new logo for the Credit Union Spark Centre was unveiled at council meeting on Tuesday evening. From left are WCU VP of Marketing Tana Torkelson, board chair Lynn Colquhoun and WCU CEO Don Shumlich. Crowe presented an update on the construction of the recreation and culture centre, which is about 90 per cent completed, and both Colquhoun and Shumlich gave comments to council about being the name sponsor of this new facility.

Weyburn’s Credit Union Spark Centre is 90% completed

By Greg Nikkel Construction is 90 per cent completed on the Credit Union Spark Centre, which will be Weyburn’s recreation and culture centre, being built alongside the Legacy Park Elementary School on Fifth Street.

City council was given an update on where construction is at, and heard also from representatives of the Weyburn Credit Union, which unveiled the logo that will be going on the building. The Credit Union is paying $1 million over a 20-year period for the naming rights to the centre.

Don Shumlich, CEO of the Weyburn Credit Union, said, “What you have done with this project is simply amazing. … We are happy to be a part of this initiative to make the community better.”

He added that when the pandemic is all over, the community will be able to make good use of this facility. “When that time comes, and it will, this facility will be a perfect way to connect and re-engage

with each other.”

The director of leisure services, Andrew Crowe, provided the update on what has been done at the facility since June, noting the outdoor rink pad has been poured, with the exterior building envelope mostly done and exterior landscaping well underway, and most of the asphalt paving is complete.

All of the landscaping, concrete and asphalt will be done before snowfall, and the installation of the field turf surface and the rubberized flooring for the track and leisure areas will go in soon. The facility construction should be done early in the new year, and then the City will begin to add their specialized features before the facility is able to open in September of 2021.

This includes installation of boards for the outdoor rink, installation of the indoor play equipment and of the simulators, installation of specialized equipment for the arts area and furniture.

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“So we have a very busy year ahead,” said Crowe, noting the project is on track to be open on time. Wright Construction has now been on the site for 616 days with 172 days remaining for their part of the project.

In terms of funding, the City has received the following commitments: Weyburn Credit Union naming rights, $1 million; major sponsor of the play and climb area, MNP, $150,000; dressing room sponsor, Whitecap Resources, $20,000. Grants include the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund grant of $150,000, and the federal gas tax in the amount of $1,282,660, for a total of $2,602,660 as of Oct. 7.

Crowe advised that a video tour has been uploaded onto the City website, and the public can view it to see the current state of the construction.

• In other council business, a development permit application for a liquor store was defeated by a 5-2 vote, but direction was

given to administration to try and work out a way for the store to be located at 1623 First Avenue, the former location of Olympia Fitness.

This location is between Calvary Baptist Church and the Knight Dodge dealership, and council received three letters of objection to the location of a liquor store there, including from the two churches in that vicinity, Calvary Baptist and Silver Heights Bible Church.

The proposal is for both a liquor store and a warehouse area for distribution.

Planning and development coordinator Janine Fletcher noted that a warehouse is neither a permitted use nor discretionary use in that part of the city, plus the plans indicated trucks would be driving over a city-owned strip of buffer land to pull up to the warehouse at the back.

She recommended refusal of the permit, noting the proposal is not compatible with the existing

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neighbourhood with proximity to two churches and residential area.

On behalf of the Baptist Church, as well as the Cooperative Playschool which is based in their facility, pastor Tim MacKinnon spoke to council.

“We are not against this business, just so they know that. We want to be a community-based church, so we are not against any business,” he began, outlining his concerns.

“We did have concerns in the area of safety,” he said, pointing out they house the playschool, plus children come to the building for piano lessons also.

He noted their parking lot is used as a thoroughfare a lot, and having a liquor store next door would only make that worse.

MacKinnon also noted that he provides counselling to people that include those trying to overcome addiction to alcohol, and having a liquor outlet next door would not be good.

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members, they did not address his concerns at all, but were unsure how to support this application as the use of the back alley was a problem.

“I’m between a rock and a hard spot. I don’t want to deter business,” said Coun.

Winston Bailey, asking if there have been problems with big trucks using the alleyway.

City engineer Jennifer Wilkinson said the city has had to do a lot of extra maintenance in that alley because of large heavy trucks.

“This is a tough one,” said Coun. Dick Michel.

“The problem I have is there’s condos nearby. Is there any way we can compromise to have a different arrangement? I don’t want to say no.”

After considering bringing this matter back later, Coun. Mel Van Betuw made the suggestion of holding a special meeting prior to the municipal election, to try and work out a different arrangement.

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Health care worker running for council seat

By Greg Nikkel Health care worker Sheila Sutherland has put her name forward to run for city council, as she wants to make a contribution to the community she and her family have recently taken up residence in.

She has lived in Weyburn since 2016, and works as a continuing care aide for the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Prior to coming here, she lived in B.C. and in Edmonton, and was not happy in the large urban centre with the high crime rates.

She looked at different communities in Saskatchewan, and came at first to live in Radville before moving in to Weyburn.

“I’ve always been interested in politics,” she said in an interview. “I’m a parent, and I’m interested in pretty much everything to do with the City.”

As a health care worker, she’s excited for the prospect of a new hospital to be built here, but is concerned about the number of doctors who have left the city.

If she’s elected, she would like council to look at ways to attract and keep more physicians here, as she knows a number of people who currently don’t have a family doctor.

Asked what would distinguish her from the other candidates running for a council seat, Sutherland said she can bring a fresh new perspective to council as someone who has re-

SHEILA SUTHERLAND cently moved to this city after searching through the province and looking at other communities.

“I would be a good choice for council because I know what decisions we had to make to find a city like Weyburn to live in,” said Sutherland. “I looked at Saskatchewan as a whole. I lived in Edmonton and I didn’t like living in a large city like that.”

She has two children, a son who is attending the Weyburn Comprehensive School, and a son in Grade 1 at Haig School. She noted she’s excited for her youngest to be entering the new school when it opens next year, and added she likes that Weyburn is quiet and safe compared to a large centre like Edmonton.

The biggest issue that she would like to have input on is the recruitment and retention of doctors in Weyburn. “That’s a big issue for many people in the city,” she said.

New Youth Council introduced

Photo 1490 — Greg Nikkel

Youth Mayor Jaylynn Haupstein, at the podium, gave greetings on behalf of the Youth Council at the start of the city council meeting on Tuesday evening as this year’s group was introduced. They include, from left behind Jaylynn, Maya Knipfel, Gregg Wiens, Grace Labatt and Dalton Molnar, all students at the Weyburn Comprehensive School.

RM of Weyburn to have reeve, councillor election The RM of Weyburn will have an election for the position of reeve, and for Division 3, with two other divisions having their councillors acclaimed for another term.

Incumbent reeve Carmen Sterling will be up against Norm McFadden in the election, while in Division 3, there will be a

vote between Terry Benning and Lloyd Culham.

Dan Cugnet was acclaimed for Division 1, and Joshua Mainil was acclaimed in Division 5.

The advance polls for the election will be held at the Captain’s Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 2-5 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4-7 p.m.

Election day is on Monday, Nov. 9, and vot-

ing hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Community mourns after SaskPower workers die Two SaskPower workers were killed in an industrial accident on Thursday, and it is being investigated by Occupational Health and Safety, the Coroner’s office and the Weyburn Police Service.

Election race set for Weyburn, Cornerstone After the close of nominations, the election race is set for mayor and council, and for the Southeast Cornerstone school board.

Presentation made on Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop The why and how of the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop, including the extent of their programs and activities, was explained by executive director Jeff Richards in a presentation to the Rotary Club.

Harvest operations nearing the end in SE area The harvest in southeast Saskatchewan is nearing full completion,

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Step up and support the 11 community agencies Greg Nikkel editor@weyburnreview.com

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he method of the fundraising is slightly different for Weyburn’s annual Communithon event, but the needs are still the same, and the community agencies supported by the organization still rely on the generosity of the community to survive.

The Communithon used to operate under the Weyburn and District United Way, but the United Way has since folded to be under the umbrella of the Regina United Way. The fundraiser, set for Friday, Oct. 23 at the Legion Hall, is still organized by local volunteers, and the community agencies continue to operate in the Weyburn area and provide programs and support for Weyburn area residents who need their services.

The goal for Communithon is $82,020, which will be divided up between the 11 community agencies.

The agencies include Big Brothers Big Sisters Weyburn, Canadian Mental Health Association, the Canadian Red Cross, the Community Low Income Centre, CNIB Foundation, Envision Counselling and Support Centre, Inclusion Weyburn, Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan, Weyburn Care-A-Van, Weyburn Special Care Home Auxiliary and the Weyburn Youth Centre.

The major difference this year from any other year is, while the event will run live at the Legion, no

members of the public will be allowed to come and watch, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, because of the coronavirus, no groups larger than five will be allowed to come perform at the event, but were instead encouraged to send in their performances by video.

In spite of this restriction, this will work because Communithon will be aired on AccessNow TV as well as online, and the video performances will show the school groups and other performers quite well.

It’s not the same as seeing them in person, of course, but in these days of COVID it’s the best the organization can do, offering local talent in support of these community agencies, who are still providing their valuable services to those who need it. Having the event go online also means that people who live far outside of Weyburn can give their support.

It should be noted that COVID has also impacted this charity as it has hurt other non-profits, many of which have had to cancel outright their fundraising activities due to the pandemic.

The Communithon committee is bravely marching onward, however, because there are needs in the community that these agencies address, and COVID is only exacerbating the situation.

Therefore, the need is more urgent than ever for the generous people of Weyburn and area to step up and donate, and help these agencies to continue to provide their programs and services.

Power of conjunctions

By Linda Wegner Lately I’ve been mulling over the power of a number of specific kinds of words known as conjunctions. These seven short words, “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so” can change the entire meaning of a statement.

For example: “I was going to make hamburgers for supper but decided to order pizza this evening”. Actually, this is true, I’m too busy working on this article to cook; besides, I wanted a break.

Another example: “I was going to work in the garden this morning but it was sort-of raining so I decided to stay indoors.” Another absolutely true statement that describes my change of plans.

While the first example relieves me of cooking and doing dishes, the second also contributes to my sedentary lifestyle, at least today’s lifestyle.

In a far more gratifying way, I’ve been soaking up peace and thanksgiving as I’ve listened to a CD with Lynda Randle.

A verse and chorus of this song, written

by Tracy Dartt, is as powerful as any con-

junction I can think of.

“Life is easy, when you’re up on the mountain And you’ve got peace of mind, like you’ve never known But things change, when you’re down in the valley Don’t lose faith, for you’re never alone For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley When things go wrong, He’ll make them right And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times The God of the day is still God in the night.”

In an example from Ephesians 2:1-5, the Apostle Paul wrote, describing how God changed our hearts and minds to reflect His graciousness: “But God is so rich in mercy; he loved us so much, that even though we were spiritually dead and doomed by our sins, he gave us back our lives again.”

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Community mourns after SaskPower workers die in industrial accident

By Greg Nikkel A worn-out pair of work boots appeared at the base of a power pole at

the corner of Government Road and Sixth Avenue SE in Weyburn, and over the weekend grew into a

memorial site in tribute of two SaskPower workers who were killed in an industrial accident at the site

on Thursday afternoon.

Weyburn Police and Weyburn EMS responded to the scene shortly after 3 p.m., and found Scott Bill, 51, had been killed, and Cole Crooks, 40, was badly injured. He was taken to the Weyburn General Hospital and shortly after died of his injuries.

The Weyburn Police Service is working in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service and Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety as they continue their investigation into this tragic matter.

A gofundme page has been set up for the two men’s families at https:// gf.me/u/y4dwmx.

As of Wednesday morning, the page had raised $50,702 from 442 donors, eclipsing the initial goal of $2,000.

In a statement issued on Saturday, SaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh said, “It is with profound sadness that we learned of a workplace incident on Thursday that resulted in the deaths of two of our SaskPower employees. Scott Bill and

Cole Crooks worked as powerline technicians on the Weyburn construction crew and their work took them to many communities in southern Saskatchewan.

“From the bottom of our hearts, we acknowledge them for their service and dedication to SaskPower and to our customers across the province. This terrible loss of members of our SaskPower family and of the Weyburn community, is deeply felt by us all.

“On behalf of the entire executive team and Board of Directors at SaskPower, our heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies go out to their families, friends and to all their co-workers in this difficult time.”

Mayor Marcel Roy extended condolences on behalf of himself and city council to the family and friends of the two workers.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as is the rest of the community,” added Mayor Roy. He said if any family or friend of the accident victims needs someone to talk to at this time, the services of the chaplains for the Weyburn Police Service

and Weyburn Fire Department, Tim MacKinnon and Jodi Pfeifer, are available by contacting either office.

The incumbent MLA for Weyburn-Big Muddy, Dustin Duncan, who is also the Minister Responsible for SaskPower, suspended his election campaign for the day on Friday out of respect for the two fallen workers, and issued the following statement.

“In my capacity as Minister Responsible for SaskPower, I was notified of a serious safety incident in Weyburn which resulted in the death of two SaskPower employees. These will be difficult days for so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends, as well as the entire community of Weyburn.

“My heart also goes out to the entire SaskPower family. I offer my condolences to each of them, especially the powerline technicians. I know this is a tight knit group of employees throughout the province, and they are grieving the loss of two colleagues,” said Duncan.

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This is part of a memorial that grew over the weekend in tribute to the two SaskPower workers, Scott Bill and Cole Crooks, who lost their lives at this site on Thursday, at the corner of Government Road and Sixth Avenue SE. The Coroner’s Office, Occupational Health and Safety and the Weyburn Police Service are investigating the tragedy.

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Weyburn police investigate theft, respond to fatal accident The Weyburn Police Service received 82 calls for service during the week of Oct. 5 to 11, with calls including thefts and a fatal accident.

The Weyburn Police Service attended an industrial accident at the intersection of Government Road South and Sixth Avenue SE, at about 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 8. SaskPower crews were performing some type of work when the incident occurred. A 51-year-old male SaskPower employee and a 40-year-old male S a s k P ow e r e m p l oy e e both died as a result of the incident. Condolences were extended to the men’s families, friends and coworkers.

Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Oct. 5 late in the evening, at which time the vehicle fled from police. It was subsequently located and two individuals were seen running from the vehicle.

Police are continuing the investigation and are seeking to lay charges against the individuals.

Sometime in the early

hours on Oct. 5, two individuals attended to an address on Ninth Street and were observed attempting to break into the owner’s vehicles. The suspects were able to gain entry to one of the vehicles and stole some items. The investigation is continuing by police.

An individual attended to the police station on Oct. 6 early in the morning to report her son’s bike was stolen from her back yard. It had been chained

but the chain had been cut.

The bike is described as a Trek 24-inch, black and blue in colour. The serial number has been placed on the police system.

Police conducted a traffic stop at the corner of 13th Street and Duncan Drive on Oct. 10th as a result of mechanical issues with the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle blew a warning after an ASD test was administered. A three-day driver’s license suspension was issued.

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New Co-op Home Centre taking shape

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Prairie Sky Co-op’s new Home Centre is taking shape at its location adjacent to the Crossroads truck stop at the intersection of Highways 13 and 39.

A worker was preparing this area for paving of the parking lot on Friday, as work crews were busy inside both of the buildings that will comprise the Home Centre. The new facility will replace the current Home Centre on Hill Avenue, and is slated to be open by the spring of 2021.

SHA Influenza clinics set to kick off on October 19

By Sabrina Kraft The upcoming Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) influenza clinic campaign is set to kick off on Monday, Oct. 19.

The vaccine is free and is recommended to everyone six months and older but is particularly important for people at high-risk of influenza complications.

There will be some additional guidelines in place at this year, to help reduce the risks of COVID-19.

“This year is definitely

a very different situation, so we are certainly working hard to make sure that the influenza vaccine will be widely available,” said Jacqui Kennett-Peppler, executive director of Primary Health Care for the SHA. “Our goal for the integrated rural is to have every health care encounter be an opportunity to be immunized or help get directed to where they can be immunized.”

T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Health Authority has all the

influenza clinic information online at www.4flu.ca.

“That would really direct people to where the closest clinic or opportunity really is,” said Kennett-Peppler. “In previous years, public health clinics have been mainly mass clinics, this year we will have to be very mindful of the public health order (for COVID-19) and our traffic flow to ensure that people can be properly social distanced in those settings. We are asking for our

community members to come prepared by wearing a mask, and if they don’t have a mask then one will be provided.”

“People just need to be very mindful and be patient, that if there is a line at the clinic that they are properly social distancing themselves,” said KennettPeppler. This is especially true for some locations that might not have large sites.

“Our communities have been really good at following the COVID-19 guidelines that are already in place, so we are hopeful that continues at the clinic sites.”

A variety of health

care encounters will be available, including traditional influenza clinics, pharmacists, physicians, nurse practitioners, home care providers and acute care sites. At the SHA influenza clinics, the traffic flow measures will ensure that there is not an excess amount of people at the different stations at the clinics.

“We also ask if any of our community members are ill with influenza symptoms, that they call the HealthLine at 811 and are directed to the most appropriate spot. We don’t want residents who have these symptoms to be coming

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through our clinics,” added Kennett-Peppler. The HealthLine is open 24/7, is confidential and free.

“We are anticipating there will be an uptake in the interest for getting the flu vaccine,” said Dr. Lanre Medu, Medical Health Office with SHA. “Our vaccine supplies are ready to roll out for the upcoming clinics, so that we can make the vaccine widely available as possible.”

The province is prepared, so if the vaccine requests are over and above what was needed in previous years, there is a relay in place to bring in more vaccines.

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New funding provided for heavy equipment program at SE College

Earlier this month, Southeast College issued its initial funding announcement of $100,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan, Estevan MLA Lori Carr and the Provincial Transition Funding Committee for Economic Development for its new Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program.

An additional announcement was made on Friday on behalf of the Government of Canada’s Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) program. $800,000 was pledged to Southeast College to assist with the establishment of the HEO program slated for Estevan.

President and CEO of Southeast College, Patrick Stoddart said, “Our project team has been working diligently for the past few months on a number of outcomes related to the establishment of our Heavy Equipment Operator program including curriculum development, identification and sourcing of capital equipment, development of a comprehensive marketing and recruitment plan and the initial identification of potential program partners. We are very excited to welcome our first co-

hort of students for Spring 2021 and we look forward to providing quality future employees to assist in supporting the local economy in southeast Saskatchewan for many years to come.”

H e av y E q u i p m e n t Operators work in construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, pipelines and buildings, as well as in mining, manufacturing, construction and materials handling work. Annual estimates for wages vary from $41,600 to $79,040.

Forecasted job openings for 2019-2023 sits at 540 with many more on the horizon. (Relevance Magazine, 2020 – Saskatchewan Industry Education Council) The development of this program and acquisition of training equipment could lead to enhancement of current programs such as the Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician in addition to the potential exploration of geothermal technologies and installation as well as other alternative energy sources.

Initial student recruitment for the program will commence October 1. Students interested in placing their name on the interest list for the inaugural program can do so by emailing HEO@southeastcollege.org

Hometown band ready to close Communithon Local recording artists Small City Blues will be one of many groups who have prepared a prerecorded performance for the 2020 Communithon fundraiser, set for Friday, Oct. 23. Small City Blues are a five-piece rock band, and includes, from left, Evan Mass on bass; Adam Hoffart on vocals; Luke Brunskill on drums; Dalton Lemon on guitar and Austin Kot on guitar. Their musical influence includes Jimi Hendrix, Rival Sons, Alice in Chains and Metallica, among others. Many of the performers have recorded performances for Communithon, as there will not be any public allowed in the Legion Hall during the event due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Photo — Christopher Borshowa, Phantasma Photography

Online live feed of Communithon will be made available for local residents, #thisistheyear

Communithon will be a little different this year, as no audience will be allowed at the Weyburn Legion on Friday, October 23 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Local residents will be able watch the live feed of Communithon on AccessNOWTV, Channel 7 for Weyburn, or online at 20104CC1

www.communithon.com.

“We have a great group of committee members and volunteers who have been working really hard to have a very successful Communithon this year,” said Wanda Miller, chair of the Communithon committee.

There will be a Drop Off

and Pick Up options for donations available on the day of Communithon, in addition there are several Financial Hubs around the city where cash or cheque donations can be dropped off at Bank of Montreal, CIBC, Scotia Bank or the Weyburn Credit Union.

“Our committee has been planning all year, and every month we had to make adjustments (due to COVID-19), and our committee members have ensured that all volunteers and entertainers are safe and that we are following all guidelines,” said Miller.

This is the Year ... Entertainment Line-up 8:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies Kevin Prokopetz, Eric Valentine, Larry Lauder Barry Styre Tenille Arts Friends of Mel

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Assiniboia Park School Haig School St. Michael School Grade 4-5 Queen Elizabeth School

12 noon

Lexi Mainil Regan Lanning Akins Family Back of the Bus (Jim Walls)

2:00 p.m.

Breanna Bjarnson Tom Schuck Carlton Larsen, Robert Satre, Jackie Wilson Daae Family Onello Jess Payette Dennon Thompson

4:00 p.m.

The 2020 Communithon will be aired live on AccessNow TV on Friday, October 23rd from 8 AM to 11 PM. Due to COVID-19 restriction, only volunteers and entertainment will be allowed at the Weyburn Legion.

An online Live stream will be available online

7:00 p.m.

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A path of pylons was navigated while Collins learned soccer skills during a fun “Finding Nemo and Dory” game at the Little Kicks soccer program on Saturday afternoon at Jubilee Park. Little orange and blue bean bags were placed under the pylons, and the children were encouraged to knock them over to see which fish was represented there.

The Weyburn Soccer Association will be offering indoor play over the winter, as they have been able to find an indoor facility they can use.

Their winter program will include the Little Kicks program for preschoolers, small group training for under-five, under-seven and undernine groups, small group recreational soccer for groups from U-11 up to U-17, and the All Abilities program.

The primary objective of the All Abilities Program is to provide the opportunity for children and youth of all abilities, including those with special needs, physical and/or intellectual disabilities to play soccer, have fun, form friendships and participate in a team sport.

Every child deserves a chance to build lasting friendships, make memories and feel like they belong. The All Abilities team strives for an inclusive environment where no child is noticed for their disability. It is a place where enormous abilities shine.

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any disability or level of behaviour. Whether they use a wheelchair, walker or wear orthotics, or live with an intellectual, communication (ASD) or developmental disability, they will provide support (1:1 as needed) and welcome all on the field.

For the under-five age group (born in 2016) there will be two six-week sessions, with the fall session to run from November to December on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.

The winter session will go from January to March on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.

One parent or guardian only will be allowed in building and will be required to wear a facemask.

The U7 group (born in 2014 and 2015) will have the option of an 18-week session for $250 (price includes two training shirts/ shorts and socks) or $150 for the fall session or the winter session.

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The U9 (born in 2012 or 2013) will also have the option of 18 weeks (the $250 price includes two training shirts/shorts and socks) or $150 for either the fall or winter session.

The fall session runs from November to December twice a week, on Mondays and Sundays frpm 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. The winter session runs from January to March once a week, on Mondays from 6:45 to 7:45. No parents will be allowed in facility, as dropoff only will be permitted.

The older age groups will have small group individual training consisting of off-season strength and conditioning, and skill builder sessions.

These sessions will go once a week with the schedule to be determined.

The cost is $200, and the group are for U11 (born in 2010-2011), U13 (born in 2008-2009), U15 (born in 2006-2007) and U17 (born in 2004-2005). No parents will be allowed in facility, drop off only.

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A construction crew poured concrete as they finished off a sidewalk in front of Weyburn’s Credit Union Spark Centre on Wednesday. The recreation and culture centre is about 90 per cent completed, city council heard on Tuesday, and with the new elementary school will open in September of 2021.

Sask. Party releases full platform for 2020 election

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After over a week of making piecemeal policy announcements, the Saskatchewan Party released its complete policy platform in Saskatoon on Oct. 9.

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe cited new job numbers released earlier that day, saying, “Just this morning, the new job numbers from Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan created 8,700 new jobs in September. Our unemployment rate fell to 6.8 per cent, the lowest in the country, for the second month in a row.

That’s thanks to you, Saskatchewan.

“You’re shown that we can reopen our economy. You have shown that we can bring back jobs. You have shown that we can control the spread of the COVID-19 virus at the very same time. Saskatchewan now has one of the lowest rates of active cases in the country. And at the same time, we have one of the strongest economic recoveries underway in Canada.”

Moe said, “Our economic recovery is now underway.

And the question in this election is, who do you trust to keep that recovery going well? The Saskatchewan party has a plan for a strong Saskatchewan. It’s a plan for a strong recovery. It’s a plan to make my life more affordable for everyone. And it’s a plan for growing Saskatchewan. It’s a plan for strong financial math, and a balanced budget by 2024.” The 50-page document will be sent to all voters in Saskatchewan, Moe promised.

The platform focuses largely on the Saskatchewan

Party’s record since coming to power in 2007, as opposed to new promises. Those promises, comparatively speaking, are relatively few compared to elections past.

The Sask. Party platform has an emphasis on a strong recovery from the economic hit caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, affordability for Saskatchewan citizens, growth and strong fiscal management.

When asked about how the province will return to balanced budgets, Moe pointed out that several of the measures are short-term – like the home renovation tax credit or the 10 per cent cut in SaskPower bills.

Several major points were announced in either the leadup to the election, or in the first days of the campaign.

Prior to the election, urgent care centres were promised for Regina and Saskatoon at a cost of $15 million each, meant to take the burden off hospital emergency rooms there.

A new crystal methamphetamine treatment centre opened in Estevan and $1.2 million in suicide prevention funding was announced.

Numerous new school or school renovation projects were announced, as was $51 million from the education COVID-19 contingency fund for pandemic support. Several of the education, health and highways announcements fell under the broader $7.5 billion two-year capital investment plan.

When the campaign fired up officially, the Saskatchewan Party promised SaskPower would provide a 10 per cent rebate for one year on power bills, as part of a pandemic relief measure. Small business

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taxes would be reduced from two per cent to zero until 2022, then come back to one per cent in 2023 and two per cent in 2024. The Sask. Party would add 750 licensed home-based childcare spaces, and grants for childcare providers would be boosted. Tax credits for children’s activities would be restored.

They would expand financial support for the treatment of children with autism and diabetes, and remove the age restriction for insulin pump coverage.

Seniors would see a 50 per cent reduction in ambulance fees, and no fees for inter-hospital ambulance transfers. They would also see an increase in the Seniors Income Plan from $270 to $360 per month, phased in over three years.

Long-term care and home care would see an additional 300 continuing care aides hired.

Community rinks and the Royal Canadian Legion would see support. The Saskatchewan Advantage scholarship would be increased to $750 per year.

Trade offices would be opened in Tokyo, Singapore and New Delhi, focusing on agricultural exports.

While the platform noted ongoing support for the energy and resource sector and pandemic relief measures from earlier in the year supporting the oilpatch, there were no specific new promises made.

Under “20 Actions for 2020,” were points like “growing Saskatchewan’s oil, gas and natural resource economy,” reducing interprovincial trade barriers, and “growing Indigenous participation in the economy through the growth of Saskatchewan’s natural re-

source industries and labour market development.”

On the climate change front, reducing carbon emissions in electricity production and developing small modular nuclear reactors using Saskatchewan uranium were mentioned.

Further on, the platform included “30 Goals for 2030.”

These included growing the population to 1.4 million people and creating 100,000 new jobs. Growth in exports and their value were emphasized. Increased processing of canola and pulse crops within the province was mentioned.

Irrigation is to be expanded.

Oil production hitting 600,000 barrels per day, up 25 per cent from current numbers, is a goal. Increasing the annual value of potash and uranium sales were also listed, as well as doubling the growth of Saskatchewan’s forestry sector. Tripling the growth in Saskatchewan’s technology sector and increasing tourism expenditures by 50 per cent were other goals. Surgical wait times to be reduced to a three-

month target was another goal.

Building and upgrading 10,000 kilometres of highways was also included.

All of this is built within a framework of reaching a balanced budget by 2024. The platform noted, “Prior to the pandemic, Saskatchewan was on track for balanced budgets in 2019-20 and 2020-21.”

One-time expenses from dealing with the pandemic are the reason for the deficits, the platform said.

“The total cost of the Saskatchewan Party platform is $93 million in the current fiscal year, $345.3 million in year 2021-22, $205.3 million in 2022-23, $123.6 million in 2023-24 and $81.6 million in 2024-25,” the platform said. By far the largest portion of that is the one-year SaskPower 10 per cent rebate, totalling $261.6 million out of the $848.8 million in additional spending, going out to 2024-25.

Moe said, “We want to compare the Saskatchewan Party’s record of growth to the NDP record of the decline. We want to compare our record

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He said the NDP didn’t have a plan to balance the budget, saying they have a plan to make a plan to balance the budget. Moe said, “A plan to make a plan is not a plan at all.

It’s an utter nonsense. The election is on, now. Voters deserve to see your plan, now.

“Our plan is fully costed and you will see Saskatchewan’s budget returned to balance in 2024, as our economy grows as our economy recovers, so will our provincial revenues.

Which will mean a balanced budget by the year 2024, while continuing to invest in important public services like health care, like education and public safety. That’s a far cry from the NDP’s reckless unaffordable plan that will drive up the deficit, and will drive up your taxes. And you will still never see the budget back in balance,” Moe said.

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A hawk launched itself from a telephone pole in search of some lunch on the run, such as a mouse or a gopher, along Highway 39 northwest of Weyburn on Wednesday. Hawks can often be found perched on poles or on round bales on the edge of a field as they keep a sharp eye out for food.

New scheduling for Queen’s Bench

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General and Saskatchewan’s Court of Queen’s Bench have deployed a new system for scheduling, tracking cases, and processing financial transactions in the Court.

The new Judicial Scheduling, Tracking and Amalgamated Reporting system (J-STAR) integrates a variety of data and processes that were previously tracked separately, including information on the availability of judicial resources, court

staff, and courtrooms.

The ability to access all of this data in a single provincial system creates significant efficiencies for the Court of Queen’s Bench, and allows it to more easily adapt when cases are rescheduled. “Ultimately, this new system will make it easier for court staff across the province to schedule and coordinate cases in the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said.

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“The integration of all of this information into the J-STAR system is an important step of our ongoing efforts to increase access to justice and reduce the time it takes for cases to go to trial.”

“This change will modernize the Court’s systems and help to manage judicial resources effectively and efficiently,” Court of Queen’s Bench Chief Justice Martel D. Popescul said.

“As the Court’s workload continues to increase, I’m pleased that the ministry has responded to the Court’s needs in this area, and grateful to both Court and ministry staff for their work.”

The J-STAR system also simplifies the management of deposit accounts used by clients such as lawyers, media outlets, and self-represented litigants to access services and documents. Additionally, as part of this modernization, debit and credit are now being accepted at all Court of Queen’s Bench locations across the province.

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) announced its complete 2020 election platform in Saskatoon on Oct. 9, focusing on “People First.”

NDP Leader Ryan Meili said, “This past six months has really shown the strength of Saskatchewan people. People have stepped up in remarkable ways to keep each other safe, and to help each other out. The government hasn’t stepped up in the same way. They haven’t had our backs the way that they should. We need a premier that won’t ignore the problems Saskatchewan is facing. We need a government that understands what Saskatchewan people are going through, time and again.

Scott Moe and the Sask Party have shown us that he isn’t that Premier, that they aren’t that government.

He continued, “This election, the people of Saskatchewan have a clear choice. A choice between austerity, cuts, privatization, more bad decisions, more broken promises, or a government that will make the investments to put people first. Get our economy moving, generate the revenue needed to pay for what matters most, and to help each other out through this difficult time. The cuts on offer from Scott Moe are a bad idea anytime. But right now, they’re downright dangerous.

Unfortunately, that’s all that’s on offer from the Sask Party.

It’s all they’ve got.”

The NDP promised to “appoint a panel of experts to open the Sask. Party’s books, tell the true story of our finances and advise us on how to build our province back stronger than ever.” On health care, the NDP promises to end short staffing in primary care, long-term care and acute care by hiring 100 doctors, 150 registered nurses, 300 licensed practical nurses and 500 continuing care aides.

Better home care would allow seniors to stay in their homes longer. Minimum care standards would be implemented in long-term care facilities.

There would be an independent “Seniors Advocate.”

Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert would see dedicated mental health emergency rooms. A $2 million opioid and crystal methamphetamine strategy would be implemented, along with a $5 million suicide prevention strategy. Addiction treatment

would get an additional $10 million. Public health would be given $1.5 million to prepare for future outbreaks. Insulin pumps for Type 1 diabetics would be covered, as would continuous glucose monitoring for minors.

For education, smaller class sizes would be a priority, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NDP would fund 1,000 more teachers, 700 more educational assistances and 400 caretakers.

There would be 50 schoolbased mental health and addiction nurses hired as well as other mental health supports.

The NDP would spend $3 million on a rural education strategy for small-town schools.

The NDP would implement “affordable and accessible $25/ day childcare, fix the childcare subsidy and create 2,200 new spaces each year to help struggling families.”

Student loan interest would be eliminated. Children leaving foster care would get free tuition. Funding would be restored to the Northern Teacher Education Program, and First Nations schools would receive equal funding.

On the economic front, several points would specifically undo recent Sask. Party initiatives. The Saskatchewan Transportation Company would be rebuilt and a film tax credit would be restored.

Labour legislation would be changed “so that workers can join unions, have safe workplaces and get fair contracts from employers.”

Crop insurance rates would be lowered for new farmers to help them get started and $20 million per year would be provided to increase AgriStability reference margins.

The NDP would remove the PST from construction labour and improve rural high speed internet and cellular service. SGI would lower rates roughly $85 per vehicle, and provide a $100 rebate for all policy holders.

Pay equity legislation would be enacted and a $15 per hour minimum wage would be implemented, phased in over the first term. A provincial “Buy Saskatchewan” campaign would be initiated.

Improved recognition of foreign credentials would be implemented for new Canadians. A retraining program worth $10 million would be put into place. A provincial government and Crown corporation internship program

would be created.

By 2030, the NDP would see Saskatchewan move to 50 per cent renewable and nonemitting electricity generation, with a legislated target of 100 per cent emissions-free electricity by 2050. Geothermal power production would be encouraged, as would smallscale power generation, including municipal, First Nation and Metis communities generating their own power.

In a broader context, under “All of us, together,” the NDP would spend $10 million acting on the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. They would work with the federal government, First Nations and Metis governments to “close the gap in health, employment, justice and education between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.”

There would be a $5 million poverty reduction strategy and doubling of a gang-prevention strategy. The child welfare system would be reformed. A Ministry of Northern Affairs would be reimplemented.

The NDP would “eliminate predatory lending through a cap on interest rates and a cap on cheque cashing fees.” There would be a disabilities strategy and restoration of the family class for the Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program.

On the political front, the platform states, “Our top priority is finally making it illegal for people from outside of Saskatchewan to donate to political parties and banning corporate and union donations.”

The NDP would call a public inquiry into the Global Transportation Hub and Regina Bypass. Stronger conflict-of-interest rules would be brought in for MLAs. All lobbying would be made public.

The Provincial Auditor would report on the state of the province’s finances prior to each election. Commercial development in parks, like Regina’s Wascana Park, would end.

On “Building Saskatchewan,” the NDP would focus on a “Sask-First procurement policy.” Instead of building “mega-schools,” the NDP would build small local schools and end the use of public-private partnerships for government projects.

Southeast Regina would get a new high school. Wollaston Lake would get an allseason road. Regina would see a new surgical centre. Community rinks would get a grant program restored.

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Ellie Zukas and Ensley Fawcett each selected a pumpkin they wanted to take home from the pumpkin fundraiser held for the Co-operative Playschool on Saturday. The fundraiser was held on the front lawn of Calvary Baptist Church, where the playschool is located, and included family activities such as a mini-track and a photo booth. The event raised $3,635 for the playschool, and both Melissa’s Cotton Candy and Sherry-Lynn Photography donated proceeds from their sales.

Gofundme page set up for Weyburn couple

Friends of Chad and Cyndi Garling of Weyburn have set up a gofundme page to lend assistance to the couple, as Chad is facing some serious medical issues.

Chad was rushed to the hospital on Sept. 26, after displaying signs of a stroke. He was then transferred to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon for more advanced critical care.

In the days that followed it was determined that Chad had suffered not one but multiple strokes.

The strokes have affected Chad’s left side which is especially detrimental considering he is left-handed.

During the MRIs and tests that followed, it was determined that Chad is believed to have Moyamoya disease, which is a rare condition in which the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain become narrowed.

This limits the flow

of blood to the brain and puts him at further risk of additional strokes. Currently the neurosurgeon in Saskatoon feels the best course of action is to perform surgery on Chad’s brain to try to open the blood flow, but Chad needs to be stronger before that can happen.

With this news, Chad and Cyndi are facing much uncertainty physically, emotionally, and financially. They are facing Chad being in the hospital in Saskatoon until he is strong and stable enough to be transferred to the Neurology Unit at the Regina General Hospital and then eventually to Wascana Rehab in Regina before he will be able to get back home to Weyburn. Chad has a long road to recovery and many tough days and months still to come.

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had to make the very difficult decision to leave Chad in Saskatoon and return to Weyburn to try and open up the doors to the shop. This is will be a huge undertaking without Chad, especially considering Chad put through most of their shop’s volume.

At this time while there is so much uncertainly for both of them, bills continue to mount, and extra expenses are plentiful.

The message on the gofundme page says, “Although we cannot change this situation, we have the opportunity to lessen their financial load during this

time. As friends, family, customers, acquaintances, the car community, and the community of Weyburn we can support Chad and Cyndi during this extremely difficult time. Every donation, whether it is enough to buy a cup of coffee at the hospital, gas to go back and forth or help keep the lights on at the shop, will appreciated during this time.”

The recommendation for friends and supporters is to check back on the gofundme page for accurate information. The funds raised so far were at $12,955 from 138 donors as of Wednesday morning.

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NDP promises to build Regina surgical centre that the Sask. Party promised in 2012

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter NDP Leader Ryan Meili thanked the media for joining him on the edge of a field just outside Regina on Oct. 7. His point was that the Saskatchewan Party had promised in 2012 to build a surgical and

outpatient centre there, but had not followed through. The New Democratic Party will do something there, however, if elected, according to Meili.

“We’re standing here on the edge of an empty field. It’s an empty field that tells us a lot about the Sask. Party’s empty promises. This is the site where

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Meili continued, “An NDP government will get the job done and build a new surgical centre for southern Saskatchewan, a centre that was badly-needed when it was first promised by the Sask. Party in 2012, and is even more necessary now. Heck, maybe we’ll call it the Brad Wall Surgical Centre. It doesn’t really matter what we call it, New Democrats will get the job done.”

“This new centre will include surgical suites will include diagnostic imaging, pharmacy services, rehabilitation, and outpatient cancer care,” he said.

“Mark my words. If the Sask Party is re-elected, weeks after, we will hear from them that the cupboard is bare, that they have to sell off a Crown.

That they have to cut health and education that the promises are making now. Well, it just isn’t the right time. It will be more empty fields and more empty

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a surgical centre is supposed to be. A badly-needed facility that was promised by the Sask Party back in 2012, and never built,” Meili said.

That site is across the road from the former Plains Health Centre, which was closed in 1998, and now is the campus for Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

“Under the Sask. Party, as you see here, surgical wait times have been growing at an alarming rate. And it’s gotten even worse, since Scott Moe was elected as premier. That was before the pandemic hit, and the situation since has gotten even more critical. People are waiting for too long, often in a lot of pain for surgery that they need, or for badly needed diagnostic tests. The wait list has grown to over 26,000 people, and there are 11,000 fewer surgeries being performed than previous years,” Meili said.

“It’s not just more people needing it, we’re actually doing less of the work. And the Sask. Party’s experiment with American-style user-pay MRIs has doubled the wait list for this diagnostic imaging. Scott Moe

Lorne McClarty Roland Carles, Division 1 Keith Kaufmann, Division 3

Dated at Ceylon, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Laura Delanoy Returning Officer

NOTICE OF POLL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1. A poll has been granted for the election of: Mayor: Town of Ogema 2. An Advanced Poll will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

3. Election Day will take place on Monday, November 9, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

4. Election results will be declared at 112 Main Street, Ogema, SK on the 10th day of November, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.

Polling Station Location Municipal Office Boardroom 112 Main Street, Ogema, SK

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1. An Advance poll will take place on Wednesday, the 28th day of October, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for The office of Councillors: (4 required) Village of Creelman 2. The Municipal Election will be held on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. for The office of Councillors: (4 required) Village of Creelman

people out of Alberta. They’re welcome to come here. We’d be happy to have them and put them to work.”

In response to the NDP announcement, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe said, “We’ve been investing in our surgical initiative for a number of years now.”

Moe pointed to a $10 million interim investment in in surgical capacity here in the province last year, and this year’s budget had an additional $20 million in expanding surgical capacity in the province.

He added, “But this does raise a conversation with respect to surgical capacity across the nation post-COVID-19. Our health care systems, not just in Saskatchewan, but across Canada, and potentially even across North America, have been impacted by COVID-19, with the capacities that we have been able to put forward, in particular, in the early days of COVID. We’re in a very strong place now, with our diagnostics and surgical capacity.

“It is going to continue to require investment. The NDP have put forward a capital investment plan again, with no plan on how to pay for that capital investment,” he said.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

Rural Municipality of The Gap No. 39

COUNCILLOR - DIVISION NO. 5 The returning officer or nomination officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office: a) during normal office hours from October 9, 2020 until October 20, 2020 at the R.M. of The Gap No. 39 Municipal office located at 107 Main Street, Ceylon, SK.

3. Voting for both polls will take place at: Creelman Memorial Hall 46 Main Street, Creelman SK

b) on the 21st day of October, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the R.M. of The Gap No. 39 Municipal Office located at 107 Main Street, Ceylon, SK.

4. I will declare the result of the voting on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 at 8:45 p.m. at the Rural Municipality of Fillmore Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office.

Vernna Wiggins Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 2020

Whereas STACEY LUND, nominated for the office of Reeve, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Whereas LAURENCE KOSIOR, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 1, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Dated this 9th day of October, 2020.

Whereas COLIN WILGENBUSCH, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 3, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

Yvonne Johnston Returning Officer

Tawnya Moore Returning Officer

ELECTORS INTENDING TO VOTE ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ID PRIOR TO RECEIVING A BALLOT.

promises.”

Meili said the surgical centre would be a $60 million project. When asked if there was an overlap with what the Saskatchewan Party has promised recently, Meili said there was.

“They’re also talking about new builds, as are we, along with infrastructure repairs. There’s a huge infrastructure deficit in schools and hospitals under the Sask. Party that needs to be addressed. The other big difference between the Sask.

Party when it comes to building is we’ll make sure that we build this with Saskatchewan companies, Saskatchewan workers on the job instead of what they always manage to do, which is send the work to a company from Alberta, Texas or anywhere but right here in Saskatchewan.”

The NDP’s proposed wealth tax will pay for part of it, according to Meili, who added, “The rest of how we will pay for this is by stimulating the economy by making the right investments now.”

Meili said one of the biggest obstacles is having the staff, like nurses, for such facilities.

He noted that the Alberta government’s austerity approach is “doing a good job chasing

Dated this 9th day of October, 2020.

Laura Delanoy Returning Officer

NOTICE OF VOTE

The Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 2020 Public Notice is hereby given that: (1) A vote will be held for the election of a Councillor for Division 5.

(2) The Advance Poll will be held Thursday, November 5th, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Griffin Recreation Centre.

(3) The vote will take place on Monday, November 9th, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Griffin Recreation Centre.

(4) I will declare the result of the voting at the RM of Griffin Office on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

Tawnya Moore Returning Officer

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020

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Sask Party promises more childcare spaces, kids activity tax credit

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe announced two child-based initiatives while in Prince

Albert on Oct. 5. The first is restoring a previously cancelled tax credit, and the second is an increase of 750 childcare spaces throughout the province.

“First, I’m pleased to

announce that a re-elected Saskatchewan party government will restart the Active Families Benefit. We know that one of the best ways to ensure families are strong and healthy is to en-

courage kids to get involved in sports, encourage our children to get involved in the arts, as well as other cultural activities that are available to us,” Moe said.

He noted his own family

South Hill silhouettes

Photo 1272 — Greg Nikkel

Two iconic landmarks in Weyburn were silhouetted by the setting sun recently, the former Signal Hill Arts Centre and the historic water tower.

Notice of NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL AbANdoNmeNt of Poll [Section 82 of the Act]

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the office of: Board Member:

Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 140

I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: VANDESYPE, Teresa SOTTO, Virgilito SIDLOSKI, Rocky YANKO, Kathie MACLEAN, Kate

Subdivision #2 Subdivision #3 Subdivision #4 Subdivision #5 Subdivision #6

Dated at Weyburn, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Lisa Wonsiak, Returning Officer Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 140

Notice of AbANdoNmeNt of Poll

the RuRAl muNiciPAlity of bRokeNshell No. 68 muNiciPAl electioN 2020

Whereas at the close of the withdrawal period of 4:00 p.m. October 8, 2020 a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the offices of: Reeve Councillor: Division 1 Councillor: Division 3 I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on November 9, 2020 and therefore declare: Garry Christopherson duly elected by acclamation for the position of Reeve for a 4 year term, Mark Thorn duly elected by acclamation for the position of Councillor Division 1 for a 4 year term, Leonard Vande Velde duly elected by acclamation for the position of Councillor Division 3 for a 4 year term, all commencing at the First Meeting of Council following Election Day.

Notice of AbANdoNmeNt of Poll

tHe RURAl mUNiciPAlitY of cYmRi No. 36

mUNiciPAl electioNs 2020

Whereas, Aaron Toles nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 3 was the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for this office will take place on November 9th, 2020.

and community have seen benefits from being involved in such activities.

“The Active Families Benefit will provide up to $150 for each child to help cover the costs of participating in sports, in arts or in cultural activities. For a child with a disability, that benefit will be $200 per year. This will be income tested. To be eligible, a family must have an income of $60,000 or less. We think it makes sense to target the support to families who require it the most.

“If we are re-elected, the Active Families Benefit will be included in the 2021-22 provincial budget. We expect more than 20,000 families will receive the benefit, at a cost of about $5.7 million a year.”

The second initiative is new childcare spaces.

Moe said, “Access to high quality childcare continues to be a challenge for some Saskatchewan parents we understand that. Since 2007, we have made significant investments to address just this challenge.

We’ve increased the number of licensed childcare spaces in our province by 90 per cent, from 9,196 spaces to 17,423 spaces.

We need to do more. As we look ahead, our province continues to grow.

“So today I’m pleased

to announce that a Saskatchewan Party government will add an additional 750 new licensed childcare spaces, over the course of the next four years. Two hundred thirty of these childcare spaces will be located in the new schools we are building.

“The other 520 new childcare spaces will be home-based care spaces.

In our plan for growth, we committed to providing financial incentives to encourage the growth of home-based childcare.

And we’re going to do just that. Beginning in the 2022 budget, we will increase the one-time startup grant for new licensed, home-based childcare spaces by $500 per home. Meanwhile, the monthly nutrition grant for all licensed home-based childcare spaces will increase by a further $20 per month per space, from $60 to $80 per month. And the annual equipment grant that is provided to homebased childcare spaces will double, going from $150 per year to $300.”

“We know that affordable, accessible, high quality childcare is absolutely critical for our families,” he said, adding that a growing Saskatchewan can build a stronger economy with strong families and strong communities.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL Mayor: Village of Ceylon Councillor: Village of Ceylon

I hereby declare: Aaron Toles elected by acclamation for a 4-year term for Division 3.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll.

Dated at Midale, SK, this 9th day of October, 2020.

An Advanced Poll will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sarah Leck Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

Rural Municipality of Laurier No. 38

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 2020 Whereas BRAD VANDENHURK, nominated for the office of REEVE is the only candidate, I hereby give PUBLIC NOTICE that NO POLL will be held for REEVE on November 9, 2020; AND Whereas ALLAN TYTLANDSVIK, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 1 is the only candidate; AND Whereas CODY DOUD, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 3 is the only candidate; AND Whereas BEV PIRIO, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 5 is the only candidate;

Polling Station Location Municipal Office Boardroom 107 Main Street, Ceylon, SK Dated at Ceylon, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Laura Delanoy Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 97

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 2020 Whereas SARAH LEGUEE, nominated for the office of of Councillor for Division No. 1 AND Whereas BRETT GAUBE, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 3

I hereby give PUBLIC NOTICE that NO POLL will be held for Divisions 1, 3 and 5 on November 9th, 2020.

are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Dated at 4:00 p.m. this 8th day of October, 2020.

Dated this 8th day of October, 2020.

Dated this 8th day of October, 2020.

Pamela Scott Returning Officer

Ursula Scott Returning Officer

Ila Connery Returning Officer

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020

Sask. Party and NDP leaders speak about rising COVID-19 numbers

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Both Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili were talking on Thanksgiving Monday about the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.

Moe said in a press release, “We have seen our case numbers rise on a number of occasions over the past few months and every time, Saskatchewan people have been able to bring those numbers back down again through our collective efforts.

“So let’s be especially vigilant in the days ahead.

Keep physically distancing, wear a mask when distancing may not be possible, wash your hands often, stay home if you are feeling unwell at all, avoid any unnecessary out of province travel and try to limit your number of close contacts as much as possible.”

Moe said the overwhelming majority of Saskatchewan people are taking the necessary steps to protect themselves and others, but it only takes a few individuals stepping outside of the public guidelines to result in dozens of new cases. There have now been several new cases linked to a recent Gospel

NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF AREA AUTHORITY

The Tatagwa Conservation and Development Area No. 13

PUBLIC NOTICE

is hereby given that for a period of 14 days after the date stated herunder, I will accept duly completed written nominations of owners or occupants of land in the area for membership of the area authority. The number of vacancies to be filled is three (3) and forms of nomination papers may be obtained from the undersigned.

Completed nomination papers may be mailed or delivered to me at 23-6th Street, Weyburn, Sask. S4H 1A7. Date of commencement of the 14 day period: 14th day of October, 2020.

Dated at Weyburn, SK this 14th day of October, 2020.

Lorraine Fellner Returning Officer

NoTICe of ABANdoNMeNT of PoLL

VILLAge of M TAggArT C

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the offices of: Mayor: Village of McTaggart Councillor (2) Village of McTaggart I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place and the following persons are elected by acclamation: Mayor: Councillors:

Tasha Lanz Larry Butz Jed McIntyre

Outreach outbreak in Prince Albert, the release noted.

“Everyone needs to follow the public health guidelines put in place by Dr. Shahab and his team. Keep public gatherings under 30 people and even less than that if you don’t have room to physically distance. Selfisolate when required to do so. If you don’t, the virus can spread quickly.

“Together, we have reduced the spread of COVID-19 before and I know we can do so again. So keep following all the good practices and guidelines. It’s how you will keep yourself and others safe.”

Meili spoke about the rising cases in an online press conference. He said, “We need to be closely watching the case counter. But we see that it’s rising. One of the things we’ve never had from the Sask Party is a clear set of thresholds. When would they expect to introduce mandatory masks? When would we see changes in what businesses or other facilities are open? And even in terms of clear guidance for when people should be using masks already, that’s never come forward.

“I would like to see, and, in government, I would work with public health so that people know, not just what we’re asking them to do right now, but also, what

the thresholds would be for us to have different measures, so people can plan ahead and understand what rising cases mean.”

Meili continued, “The other thing that’s been a clear failure throughout is testing. We consistently test far below the rest of the country. We’re still at 70 per cent below the rest of the country for testing, right now, as we see more cases rising, and a second wave coming upon us. We have to increase accessibility to testing, shorten the turnaround time, so people get those answers right away, and make

Parents and children join in a fun “Finding Nemo and Dory” game during the last outdoor session for the Little Kicks soccer program on October 10. The Little Kicks program is for preschoolers, to introduce them to the game, with fun activities held to get the children familiar with soccer.

Review Photo ­-- Sabrina Kraft

NOTICE OF POLL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1. A poll has been granted for the election of: Mayor: Village of Ceylon Councillor: Village of Ceylon 2. Voting will take place on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3. Election results will be declared at 107 Main Street, Ceylon, SK on the 10th day of November, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.

Polling Station Location Municipal Office Boardroom 107 Main Street, Ceylon, SK Dated at Ceylon, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Wendy Wood Returning Officer

Laura Delanoy Returning Officer

NotiCe of ABANDoNMeNt of PoLL

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the office of:

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the office of:

Board Member: Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 140

Reeve & Councillors for Division No. 1, Division No. 3 and Division No. 5 for the R.M. of Key West No. 70

No voting for the said office will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation:

No voting for the said offices will take place, and the following persons are elected by acclamation:

Dated at Weyburn, this 9th day of October, 2020 DONETTE RICHTER RETURNING OFFICER

The Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 97 REEVE The returning officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office during regular business hours from October 9, 2020 until 4:00 p.m.

October 21, 2020 at the municipal office, Cedoux, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 9th day of October, 2020.

NOTiCE OF AbANdONMENT OF POLL

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the office of: Five (5) Councillors for Town of Ogema No voting for the said offices will take place, and the following persons are elected by acclamation: Councillors:

Zane McKerricher Stuart Leonard Brian Knudsen Brian Viergutz

Dated at Ogema, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Yvonne Johnston Returning Officer

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

Ila Connery Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

Reeve: Councillor Division No. 1: Councillor Division No. 3 Councillor Division No. 5

Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is amending the Public Health order on gathering sizes in private residences. As of Friday, Oct. 16, the maximum allowable gathering size for private gatherings in the home will be 15. The reason given was “the increasing rise in cases throughout Saskatchewan, linked to public and private social gatherings.”

Dr. Shahab is also strongly recommending masks be worn in all indoor public locations where physical distancing of two metres is not possible or predictable.

A beautiful last day at Jubilee Park for Little Kicks program

Dated at Yellow Grass this 8th day of October, 2020.

TUCHSCHERER, Bruno SIDLOSKI, Jerome

sure we’re doing the contact tracing as well as possible, so everyone who’s positive knows and is able to protect those around.”

Meili said he would like to see Moe be clearer in supporting the use of masks, and that Moe’s given contradictory advices with regards to mask usage.

On Oct. 12, Saskatchewan had 48 new cases and 12 recoveries attributed to COVID-19. On Oct. 13, there were 34 new cases and 11 recoveries.

In a press release from the Ministry of Health on Oct. 13, Saskatchewan’s

William Fisher Kevin Leonard Adam Mazer Kyle Leonard Kenneth Klemenz Edward Struthers

Dated at Ogema, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Yvonne Johnston Returning Officer

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020

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Gathering sizes reduced as Saskatchewan has 34 new COVID cases

There are 34 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Oct. 13, bringing the total to 2,174 cases.

The new cases are located in the North Central (9), Saskatoon (8), Central West (4), and Regina (11) zones. Two cases have locations pending.

Public health investigations continue to follow up on all new cases to determine if they have links to known events or if they are new transmissions within the community.

With the increasing rise in cases throughout Saskatchewan, linked to public and private social gatherings, Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is amending the Public Health order on gathering sizes in private residences.

As of midnight on Thursday,

Oct. 15, the maximum allowable gathering size for private gatherings in the home will be 15.

“Even with increasing community transmission rates we still have the power to effect change, to flatten that curve, but it means all residents have to do their part to help keep their friends and family safe,” Shahab said.

Dr. Shahab is also strongly recommending masks be worn in all indoor public locations where physical distancing of two metres is not possible or predictable.

Above all, stay home if sick.

Of the 2,174 reported cases, 238 are considered active. A total of 1,911 people have recovered, including 11 more patients who have recovered as of Oct. 13.

Nine people are in hospi-

tal. Seven people are receiving inpatient care; four in Saskatoon, one in Regina, one in North Central and one in Central East. One person is in intensive care in Regina and one person is in intensive care in Saskatoon.

Of the 2,174 cases in the province to date, 317 cases are travellers; 1,066 are community contacts (including mass gatherings); 613 have no known exposures; 178 are under investigation by local public health, and 78 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances.

By age category, 373 cases involve people 19 years of age and under; 726 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 658 are in the 40-59 age range; 347 are in the 60-79

Notice of Abandonment of Poll Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the office of: Board Member - South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 for Subdivision Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: Carol Flynn James Vermeersch Jim Henderson Tami Scott Audrey Trombley Jennifer Wilkinson

Subdivision 1 Subdivision 2 Subdivision 3 Subdivision 4 Subdivision 5 Subdivision 6

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST The Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 15th day of December, 2020, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

6 1-5 14 1-2 20-21 14-15

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

Tawnya Moore - R.M. Administrator

Plan Range AX2497 AV1960 AV1960 AV1960 AV1960 AV1960 AV1960 AV1960 AV1960 AV1960 11 2 101909528 AV1960 AV1960 16533 16533 16533 16533

increasing transmission rates as a result of contravention of public health orders and guidelines, particularly as a result of public and private gatherings.

There can be very serious consequences for not following Public Health Orders, including fines in cases where negligence or misconduct have been found. Fines may be $2,000 for individuals and $10,000 for corporations, plus a victim surcharge.

Everyone should continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Do not attend or host any events if you are experiencing symptoms, even if they are mild.

NOTICE OF POLL Public notice is hereby given that a poll has been granted for the election of: Mayor: City of Weyburn Councillor: City of Weyburn School Board Member: South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 and that voting will take place on Monday the 9th day of November, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below, and that I will at City Hall on the 12th day of November, 2020 at the hour of 12:00 p.m., declare the result of the election.

Polling Area No. 1

Polling Place Cugnet Centre

Address 629 King Street

City of Weyburn

Shelley Toth, Returning Officer

Blk Twp 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 08 4 15 15 3 6 6 8

cases are from the Regina area.

To d a t e , 2 1 8 , 9 5 9 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.

As of Oct. 11, when other provincial and national numbers are available from Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 151,482 people tested per million population. The national rate was 217,924 people tested per million population.

Ye s t e r d a y, 2037 COVID-19 tests were performed in Saskatchewan.

In Saskatchewan and across the country, public health authorities are seeing

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

Dated at Weyburn, SK this 8th day of October, 2020.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Part of Lot Lot Part of Sec. Sec. 5-7 1-3 4 5 6 7-8 9 12-13 14 15-16 NW 21

age range; and 70 are in the 80-plus range.

About 51 per cent of the cases are females and 49 per cent are males. Twenty-five deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

There are 465 cases are from the south area (226 southwest, 207 south central, 32 southeast); 450 cases are from the Saskatoon area; 375 cases are from the far north area (356 far northwest, 0 far north central, 19 far northeast); 388 cases are from the north area (140 northwest, 127 north central, 71 northeast); 314 cases are from the central area (187 central west, 127 central east), and 230

Total Arrears 4108.19 60.71 25.37 153.79 23.16 357.34 55.15 220.93 19.15 69.80 60.23 1422.86 1865.48 1069.42 32.56 65.12 48.16 72.55

Public notice is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for electors who: 1. have a disability or limited mobility; 2. have been appointed as an election official; or 3. anticipate being unable to vote on election day.

Voting will take place on: Saturday, October 31st from12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sun Room – 532 5th street N.E. Thursday, November 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Sun Room – 532 5th Street N.E.

SPECIAL ADVANCE POLLS Special Advance Polls will be held at the following locations and times: Tatagwa View Care Centre: November 4th, 2020 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Weyburn Special Care Home: November 5th, 2020 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SPECIAL POLL Special Patient Poll Mail-in Poll - Weyburn General Hospital on November 9, 2020.

MAIL-IN BALLOT Mail-in Ballot option is available for voters who anticipate not being able to vote on Election Day or the dates of the Advance Polls. In person applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., November 6th at the Returning Office at City Hall, 157 3rd Street NE or by 4:00 p.m., October 30th electronically by emailing the Returning Office at election@weyburn.ca.

Voter ID required at time of application.

Dated at Weyburn, this 9th day of October, 2020.

DONETTE RICHTER RETURNING OFFICER

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020

Weyburn Library offers COVID-adjusted programs

There are more and more programs gradually being offered by the Weyburn Public Library, but the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on what they are able to do or to offer to the public.

There are a limited number of programs that can be held in person, plus a number which are being offered online for people to check out. Due to the limited resources and COVID guidelines, all programs for children aged nine and under are virtual only, and preregistration will be needed for all programs at the library.

The impact of COVID-19 include a limit of 30 people who can be in the branch at any one time, and physical distancing is encouraged at all times. Some services or facilities are not available, such as the library’s toy-lending library, and the virtual reality system.

There are three public computer terminals available for use, and curbside pickup service will continue to be available for anyone who wishes it

rather than coming into the branch in person.

The library’s branch hours have returned to normal, plus the Allie Griffin auditorium is open.

All of the library’s virtual programs will be posted on Southeast Regional Library’s YouTube channel, as well as on their Facebook and Instagram social media pages. Some virtual programs are offered through Zoom.

Saskatchewan Library Week will be celebrated from Oct. 18-24, and there will be a number of activities through the week, plus there is a contest where patrons can win a prize package worth up to $100. Patrons can enter with one or all of these options: check out an item; sign up for a new library card; like or share their Facebook page; and attend a program either in person or online.

Children’s programs which are available online include music and movement for one-tofive-year-olds, movement Friday, the Lego Club

NoTICE of ABANDoNMENT of Poll

ToWN of YElloW GRASS Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the offices of: Mayor: Town of Yellow Grass Councillor (6) Town of Yellow Grass I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place and the following persons are elected by acclamation: Mayor: Councillors:

David Byrns Keith Johnstone Carol Irvine Eric Mercer Norman Wall Robyn Byrns James Pare

Dated at Yellow Grass this 8th day of October, 2020.

Wendy Wood Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WEYBURN NO. 67 MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2020

challenge, and the toddler and preschool story takeand-make chats.

The toddler take-andmake chat is on Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 20 between 10 and 11 a.m., and the preschool take-and-make chat is on Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 22 between 10 and 11 a.m. for children aged three to five.

The pumpkin carving is a big event every year that attracts many families to take party, but as this is not possible this year, the library is holding a pumpkin decorating contest from Oct. 19 to Oct. 31.

The library will have pumpkins available for pickup (a limit of 50 available), and families can paint and decorate them any way they want.

When finished, take a photo of the pumpkin and email it in to the library to wplchildprogrammer@southeastlibrary.ca.

The winners will be announced on Nov. 4.

In-person programs include the family glowin-the-dark mini-golf, which will be available on Monday, Oct. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and on Monday, Oct. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. Families need to sign up as social distancing will be in place. This gives people the chance to play mini-golf with black lights and LED golf balls.

Also for teens there will be CD scratch art available on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m.

An experimental painting class will be held for adults or teens on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m., or on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. This program is available virtually or in person, and includes a video workshop with artist Erickka Patmore on experimental painting.

Arts council curator Regan Lanning will be on hand on the two dates to explain more, and participants can then experiment as they wish.

NOTICE OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36 Municipal Elections 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1) A vote will be held for the election of: Reeve Councillor for Division 1 Councillor for Division 5 2) The vote will take place on Monday, the 9th of November, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Midale Civic Centre, 128 Haslem Street, Midale, SK. 3) I will declare the result of the voting at the Municipal Office, Midale, SK. on Tuesday the 10th day of November, 2020 at the hour of 10:00 a.m.

Dated at Midale, SK., this 9th day of October, 2020.

Sarah Leck Returning Officer

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF FILLMORE NO. 96

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONs 2020

NOTiCe OF POll aND aDvaNCe POll PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:

Whereas at the close of the withdrawal period of 4:00 p.m. October 8, 2020 a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the offices of: Councillor: Division 1 Councillor: Division 5

1. An Advance poll will take place on Wednesday, the 28th day of October, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for The office of Councillor - Division 1: RM of Fillmore

I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on November 9, 2020 and therefore declare:

2. The Municipal Election will be held on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. for The office of Councillor - Division 1: RM of Fillmore

Dan Cugnet duly elected by acclamation for the position of Councillor Division 1 for a 4 year term, Joshua Mainil duly elected by acclamation for the position of Councillor Division 5 for a 4 year term, both commencing at the First Meeting of Council following Election Day.

3. Voting for both polls will take place at: RM of Fillmore Office 48 Main Street, Fillmore, SK

Dated at 4:00 p.m. this 8th day of October, 2020.

4. I will declare the result of the voting on Monday, the 9th day of November, 2020 at 8:45 p.m. at the Rural Municipality of Fillmore Office.

Pamela Scott Returning Officer

Vernna Wiggins Returning Officer

Of local interest, an interview will be presented with local author Jan Keating, and will be posted on the regional library’s YouTube channel starting on Wednesday,

Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. For those who do not have Internet access but would like to see the video, call the library for an appointment to come and watch the interview.

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL The Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36 Municipal Elections 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1) An Advanced Poll will be held for the election of: Reeve Councillor for Division No. 1 Councillor for Division No. 5 2) The Advance Poll will take place on Friday, the 30th day of October 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Midale Civic Center, 128 Haslem Street, Midale, SK Dated at Midale, SK, this 9th day of October, 2020.

Sarah Leck Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

The Rural Municipality of Weyburn No. 67 Municipal Elections 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll.

Advance Polls will take place on: Tuesday, November 3 between the hours of 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 5 between the hours of 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Located at the Captain’s Hall at 122 4th Street, Weyburn, Saskatchewan for the election of: Reeve and Councillor for Division 3 Dated at 4:00 p.m. this 8th day of October, 2020.

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NOTICE OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Weyburn No. 67 Municipal Elections 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: A vote will be held for the election of Reeve for the Rural Municipality of Weyburn No. 67 Councillor for Division 3 for the Rural Municipality of Weyburn No. 67 The vote will take place on the 9th day of November, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Captain’s Hall at 122 4th Street, Weyburn, Saskatchewan.

I will declare the result of the voting at the Municipal Office on the 10th day of November, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m.

Dated at 4:00 p.m. this 8th day of October, 2020.

Pamela Scott Returning Officer NOTE: VOTER IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO VOTE

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you want to tackle all of your goals, but you simply take on too much — as is your nature. Step back and prioritize your tasks so you can more easily achieve your goals.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Tempers may flare when someone criticizes someone you love, Sagittarius. You may want to be a hero, but step back and let things cool down.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Let your dreams linger a bit longer before getting out of bed this week, Capricorn. It’s okay to indulge in some fantasies. They may inspire future endeavors.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Find a blend of rational and impulsive behavior, Aquarius. When the scales tip in one direction, you will find it is much easier to tackle what you need to do.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, sometimes it is best to follow your emotions instead of your head as you make plans for the day. Figure out what works best for you.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, whether your mind is buzzing out of control or not, you have to find a way to get everything under control. There is much you need to accomplish this week.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, mornings usually aren’t your best time of day. Put off making tough decisions until afternoon or later when you have given yourself ample time to charge the brain.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Difficulties will eventually dissipate as your week progresses, Gemini. You will find you get some relief from what ails you as the days pass by.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Heavy emotional baggage doesn’t line up with your free spirit, Cancer. Try to avoid conflict at all costs over the week and you’ll find you are much happier for having done so.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Prepare for surprises this week, Leo. They may come from you or someone else. This is an opportunity to play and have fun. Enjoy it for as long as it lasts.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, things seem to be going well for you in many different areas. Clear thinking and contained emotions are the keys to your success in all of this. Keep up the good work.

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We are proud to offer our employees on job skill development training to enable their career growth and an opportunity to advance within our company.

Position description: Work in various parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Operators report directly to Management and are accountable for the welfare and operational excellence of their crew. They are responsible to promote teamwork, ensure their team complies with all Company Health, Safety & Environment policies and regulations, improve performance and seek out new opportunities, along with ensuring all paperwork is completed in a timely manner.

Position responsibilities: - Effectively communicate with Management, Crew and our Clients in the planning, coordination and execution of our services - Review all functions and ensure they are error-free and within the capacity of the crew and equipment - Plan and coordinate - Ensure all equipment is inspected and properly configured to meet treatment requirements - Complete and submit all paperwork including invoices, logbooks, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, etc. to meet specified deadlines Position Qualifications: - Fit for work - Valid Class 1 Driver's License and clean Driver's Abstract Required current Certifications (TDG & WHMIS training will be provided upon hire) - First Aid/CPR an asset but will provide - H2S Alive an asset but will provide Safety sensitive position.

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k e e w s i th RURALS Pangman village council acclaimed for 2020

By Debra Kessler, 306-442-4201 Pangman — The Village of Pangman Municipal election 2020 for mayor and councillors are in and no voting for the offices will take place as the following persons were elected by acclamation.

Boyd Tourscher as mayor, Lindsay Johnson, Brad Neiszner, Dustin Pingert and Terry Webb are the new councillors.

There will be a Hunter Education written and practical course to get your certificate. This will be held at the Captain’s Hall in Weyburn on Oct. 1820th. It will start at 9 a.m. sharp till 4 p.m. You must have hard copy proof of certificate having done the online course, hard copy only. No pictures. The cost is $20 cash. An ID will be required or a parent to vouch for age. Masks will be required. For more information please go on Facebook to Earl and Jeremy Hunter and Firearms Safety. They have the right to refuse anyone.

The Pangman Public Library branch is hosting for the month of October Ozobot Makerspace kits.

Ozobots are little robots

that combine the physical and digital worlds together, all while teaching programming. Library hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays 2 till 6 p.m.

The Pangman Library branch, starting November, will be changing the days and hours. Days open will be Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesday hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Fridays will be 2-6 p.m.

The Village of Pangman began doing watermain work and fire hydrant replacement on Oct. 7, and will continue for the next few weeks. Residents can expect disruption to service at times. Once the work begins and water has been off to do the replacements, the village will be going on a boil-water advisory.

Once the RM has a more concrete time schedule, an update will be sent out.

When they have to go onto the boil-water advisory, a mass text notification will be sent out.

A cribbage tournament will be held at the Pangman Community Centre on Sunday, Oct. 25. There will be a $30 team entry fee.

Registration will be at 9:30

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3 new licenses issued to Monday, October 12 160982 Pemoco Vt. 4-29-9-33 165313 Crescent Point Hz. 1-29-9-8 167399 Crescent Point Hz. 4-2-3-13

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a.m., and the games start at 10 a.m. There will be a 50 per cent payout, with prizes for first, second and low.

Please contact Erin Kessler at 306-533-6287 or Paul Metke at 306-8612098. Please enter your team prior to Oct. 20. Social distancing rules will apply.

There will be limited number of teams as a result.

The Pangman and Area Historical Society will be holding a raffle for a Wolfgang Puck coffee maker and grinder and an assorted gift basket. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. The draw date is Dec. 3. One can purchase tickets at Pangman’s Thrift shop, the Radius Credit Union or from any board member.

There are still blocks from the Breckenridge Block and Tile business for sale as the Pangman and Area Historical Society is cleaning up the area for a park. The cost is $2 per plain block and $3 for a decorative block. To purchase any, please contact any board member.

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Photo 1824 — Leslie Robertson

A curious squirrel paused for a moment with a peanut in its mouth before clambering up a tree on 10th Street in Weyburn recently.

Municipal election set for Fillmore, RM

By Sheaunid Wiggins, 306-722-3642 Fillmore – There will be municipal elections for both the town and RM in Fillmore this year, which will be held on Nov. 9.

For the Town of Fillmore, former Councillor Lyle Stomp is Mayor by acclamation. Candice Nixon and Jessica Larson are challenging incumbents Verla

Hovind, Mike Wiggins and Tanner Hanson for the four spots on council.

For the RM of Fillmore, Russ Leguee was re-elected as Reeve by acclamation.

Incumbent councillors Dennis Popowich and Darren Urban were acclaimed in Divisions #3 and #5, respectively. John Ray is challenging Les Katona for the position in Division #1.

Job Posting

Construction Manager Estevan, SK October 23, 2020

Job Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Projects, Engineering and Integrity, the Construction Manager is accountable for the leadership, oversight, direction, and support of construction coordinators, schedulers, and contract inspectors to ensure Kingston Midstream’s construction activities are safely implemented in accordance with approved project scopes, schedules and budgets.

Position Responsibilities • Lead the project construction team with activities related to the maintenance, upgrade and expansion of the pipeline and facilities including inspections, schedules, quality control and reports.

• Provide oversight of departmental activities to ensure compliance of Kingston Midstream’s Safety and Loss Management System’s (SLMS) health, safety and environmental policies, company engineering and construction standards, regulatory requirements and applicable legislation.

• Lead, plan and direct staff and contract inspectors to achieve short and long-term corporate and department goals.

• Prioritize department work activities, assess resource levels, evaluate and improve productivity.

• Manage and guide the development of direct and indirect reports.

• Develop, implement and execute department initiatives and objectives including maintenance and continuous improvement of department construction processes and procedures.

• Provide on-call, emergency response, and other incident related leadership, technical support and guidance as required.

Skills and Qualifications • Minimum 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in the oil industry related to construction management and inspection.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and initiate change.

• Bachelor’s degree or related technical/trade qualification from an accredited post-secondary school preferred.

• Familiarity with all areas and aspects of pipeline transmission systems; knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable codes.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability of contractor and project stakeholder relations.

• Excellent team player with a demonstrated ability to lead and work with diverse groups.

• Strategic and analytical thinker with an ability to innovate and problem solve.

We thank all interested candidates; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted, please submit your resume to Careers@kingstonmidstream.com

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