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City council rejects petition against COVID measures
Tree-cicles glitter in the sun
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The sun made these tree branches glitter brightly recently, as they were covered with a thin layer of ice from a winter storm over the Nov. 8 weekend, with the ice lingering for several days afterward. This tree is located on Prairie Avenue.
Chamber encourages Parade of Lights entries
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses and organizations to take part in Weyburn’s 27th annual Parade of Lights. Bundle up the family and head downtown for the Parade of Lights, taking place on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. “The Chamber always organizes the Parade of Lights on the first Thurs-
day of December as our way of helping everyone kick off the holiday season,” explained executive director Twila Walkeden. The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is now taking entry registrations. This is an excellent opportunity for local businesses and organizations to “shine” during the Parade of Lights. Entries can be as elaborate or as simple as the business
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wants, with lights being the most popular way to decorate. With the parade happening after dark, lights are also the best way to make your entry visible. Each year, the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce presents an award for “Best Float for Business” and “Best Float for Organization”. Also, organizers have confirmation that their special guest, Santa Claus, will
be the Grand Finale of the Parade. The Parade route is available on www.weyburnchamber.com. The Chamber are advising people to stay in their vehicles or within armslength of their vehicles to view the parade. To enter your float, vehicle or equipment, call the Chamber office. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 1.
By Greg Nikkel A petition asking the City of Weyburn to prohibit all COVID-19 restrictions or lockdowns was rejected by city council at their meeting on Monday evening, as the petition did not meet the legal requirements to be considered by council. The petition had 145 names on it, far short of the requirement for 10 per cent of the city’s electorate (around 900 names), and it also didn’t include the required information to make a petition valid, said city clerk Donette Richter. It was submitted by Corie Ryan, and requested that city council pass a bylaw that would prohibit any restrictive laws made by the provincial health authorities. The petition asked “for Weyburn city council to pass a public safety bylaw that prohibits COVID restrictions and mandatory distancing, mandatory masking, mandatory quarantines, mandatory vaccines and forced closing of businesses.” As Richter explained, the provincial Cities Act provides authority for eligible electors to petition council on any matter within the jurisdiction of city council. Besides not having enough names, this petition also did not include the residential address of the petitioners, to prove they are residents of the city; there were no witness signatures, and the date the first signature was collected was not included. The city clerk also pointed out that city council cannot pass a bylaw that contravenes a provincial public health order under the Public Health Act. • In other council business, council was provided with the building and
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Envision Counselling launches gift card program for Christmas
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Norm Alexander held the door open to enable volunteers, including Kelt McManus (centre), to load out full boxes of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts on November 22. They loaded the shoebox gifts onto a truck which transported them to Regina before they are shipped to the central depot in Calgary for distribution to Third World countries this Christmas time. Marna and Kelt McManus, the new leads for the program in Weyburn, organized dropoff events on November 21 and November 22 at the Weyburn Free Methodist Church, where people could deliver their gift boxes.
Operation Christmas Child donations down this year Operation Christmas Child shoebox donations from the Weyburn area were loaded onto a truck on November 22. According to Marna McManus, one of the leads for the Weyburn area,
shoebox donations were down slightly this year. The attendance at the actual drop off location was slow, but McManus noted that many donations were dropped off at the Free Methodist Church
earlier in the week. “There were a lot of people who were thinking ahead.” “The numbers were lower this year,” added McManus. They had 470 boxes loaded on the truck, which was a 250 box dif-
ference from last year. But she also noted that local residents have until December 31 to pack online shoeboxes, so final numbers for the Weyburn area won’t be known until early January.
Masking mandatory in all Sask. Health facillities
T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Health Authority (SHA) is reminding everyone who enters their facilities that masking is mandatory. COVID-19 is everywhere in Saskatchewan. Taking measures to reduce the spread is critical to keeping the Saskatchewan healthcare system functioning, including mandatory masking in all indoor public facilities in Saskatchewan, as identified in
a new public health order on Nov. 19. Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities are not exempt from this order. In fact, masking in their facilities has been a requirement for a number of months. Everyone in an SHA facility must be masked at all times. If you refuse to wear a mask, or refuse to wear it properly, you will be refused entry to the facility
or will be asked to leave. To ensure that you can safely enter SHA facilities, please review these simple rules: • Bring a face mask. You can bring one of your own or get one from at the facility when you arrive. • Be prepared to go t h r o u g h t h e C OV I D screening questions and to answer them truthfully. • Understand if there are visitor restrictions at
the facility you are going to. Many SHA facilities have restrictions in place given the increase in COVID-19 cases. It is everyone’s responsibility to follow the public health order at all times. Mandatory masking is part of that order. Refusal to follow it will lead to removal from the premises and may result in additional enforcement measures under the public health order.
As we head into the holiday season, the counsellors and staff at Envision Counselling and Support Centre are seeing families in crisis, so they came up with a way the community can help. “Families are dealing with so much right now, with COVID-19 and the economy in our region. We would like to offer some hope during the holidays by giving these families who are struggling gifts cards to buy what they need,” said Tania Hlohovsky Andrist, Resource Development Coordinator for Envision Counselling. “Individuals or groups can help us by donating gift cards to be distributed to our families in need, many who are not on the radar of traditional Christmas giving programs,” she said. Andrist says Envision Counselling routinely provides gift cards to people who need emergency help, based on their situation. Clients may be going without items such as baby supplies or clothing if they are fleeing a relationship without time to properly pack up. They might need gas cards, specifically to attend counselling sessions, when they are isolated in a rural location. And particularly this year, they may be unable to purchase gifts for the holidays.
“Mental health, anxiety, and domestic violence issues can get worse if there’s financial strain as well, so a holiday initiative like this can help to relieve pressure to focus on the primary healing journey,” said Andrist. “To reach the greatest number of those in need, we believe that gift cards can translate better this Christmas. Donors don’t have to go shopping either. They can pick them up while they’re out shopping for their own needs,” she said. There are three ways to take part in the Gift Card drive: Gift cards can be dropped off at Envision Counselling offices in Estevan, Weyburn, or Carlyle. Please call ahead to make arrangements, as office protocols have changed. Put your donation of gift cards in the mail. Address: Envision Counselling and Support Centre, Box 511, Estevan, SK, S4A 2A5. Make a monetary donation online. Visit www. envisioncounsellingcentre. com. Choose Gift Card on the menu option, and Envision will purchase cards to distribute during the holidays. “We have a thoughtful and generous community,” said Andrist. “This is a creative way to make a big impact for our families and bring some hope this holiday season.”
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here are heroes all around us, but in true heroic fashion, they don’t necessarily want their identities known, but to be able to do their work quietly behind the scenes. Where are these heroes? Inquiring minds want to know … They can be found in every classroom, in our hospitals and medical clinics, in our police stations, fire halls and ambulance bays, and even in more obscure places, like in the back storeroom of the Salvation Army’s new location, or at home in front of a computer. There are many other places where our heroes may be found, but these are a few examples of where our heroes are quietly making a difference. And why exactly are they our heroes? In part, it’s because they work tirelessly, or in some cases, to exhaustion … and then they get up the next morning and keep going. Like most volunteers (who are also heroes in many ways), they do this without seeking thanks and recognition, but because the work they are doing needs to be done. Whether it’s teaching a class, nursing a sick patient, diagnosing illnesses, keeping the peace and upholding the laws of our country, fighting fires, responding to accidents or medical emergencies wherever they occur, or providing a food hamper to
a family who is in need because of a lost job due to COVID, all of these workers are heroes for helping to keep us safe, healthy and fed. There are also those who stock the shelves and run the tills at our retail outlets, both big and small, the caretakers of public and private facilities, and those who take care of young children at daycare facilities, as some further examples. None of these people should be taken for granted, and all of them ought to be recognized and appreciated for the hard work that they do. Sometimes all it takes is a smile and a “thank you”, or a small gift of appreciation, or an anonymous note of support to the police station or the fire hall. Many of these behind-the-scene heroes aren’t looking to be rich or famous, or to get an award or other honour, but it might be nice for those who are helped out in any way by any of these heroes to pass on a word of thanks. As COVID restrictions continue to make life difficult for everyone, these heroes are some of the people who are helping to make those lives better, to assist those who are losing hope to seeing an end to this nightmare of a year. Don’t forget, the restrictions also make life hard for them too — but the difference is, they are stepping up to make something positive out of a deeply negative situation. If your life has been made a little bit better because one of these heroes, be thankful!
Meeting together By Linda Wegner I (and a lot of other people) am groaning today, “Oh, if we only could go to church tomorrow, I miss my friends!” Here in British Columbia, as well as in many parts of Canada and, I assume around the world, all social gatherings are banned (unless the folks involved live in the same house as you do). It’s probably one of the toughest parts of this pandemic scenario, at least for me. Thankfully I can still go walking at our local high school track and say “hi” to my friends from several lanes away. Though not in the midst of a COVID pandemic, the writer of the book of Hebrews exhorts believers to make church attendance a priority. Here’s how he puts it: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” A more modern version says it this way: “Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage
and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25 TLB) Whether you are of the Christian persuasion or not, meeting together is essential to our mental and emotional health. While under the current conditions it seems impossible to do that, thankfully we have ways to enjoy unity and communion. In spite of physical distancing we can thank God for Internet, telephones and for walking tracks. I encourage each of us (me included!) to maintain communication with friends and family. Loneliness is discouraging, often leading to plain old frustration or bitterness. So, who can you think of that needs a phone call? Some neighbour who could use a home-baked dessert or a distant friend or family member a handwritten card? Let’s get creative!
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Weyburn Gold Wings defence Chloe Stewart took advantage of a spill by a Regina Rebels player to go after the puck during a home game on Sunday afternoon at Crescent Point Place. The Gold Wings played a home-and-home series with the Rebels, losing in Regina 6-1 on Saturday, and 4-1 on Sunday in Weyburn.
Brett Jones takes to the field for Vikings
Weyburn’s own Brett Jones took to the field with the Minnesota Vikings on November 22, in a surprise start against the Dallas Cowboys. Jones filled in for injured rookie Ezra Cleveland. According to Pro Football Focus, Jones earned an overall grade of 75.0 during the game, the highest mark of all Vikings offensive linemen. Earlier last week, The Little Park (a Canadian film company) released a
20-minute documentary focused on Jones and his rise to the NFL. Called “Uncharted North, I am Brett Jones”, the documentary follows his journey from his time with the Comp Eagles to his years playing at the University of Regina and then as an emerging star with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. During his time in the CFL, Jones won the Most Outstanding Rookie Award in 2013 and the Most Outstanding Offensive Line-
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the Stampeders win the Grey Cup. Jones started in the NFL initially signed with the New York Giants. He earned first-team reps in 2017, starting in 13 out of 16 games. The Vikings traded a seventh-round pick in 2018 to acquire Jones, who started the first three games of the season at center in relief. He has spent the majority of the last few seasons with the Vikings as a reserve on the offensive line. Check out Feature Player Videos on our website www.weyburnreview.com
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The U15 Weyburn Coop Wings are challenging all Weyburn Minor Hockey Association teams to join them in their campaign “Hockey Fights Hunger” to raise cash and gift cards for the Weyburn Salvation Army Food Bank. According to a post on the Minor Hockey Facebook page, the Co-op Wings are hosting this fundraiser because COVID has affected so many families and the food bank has felt the increase in their users as well. “Unfortunately with the loss of their major Food Drive campaigns including the Holiday Train, the Salvation Army needs our community to step up, es-
pecially during the holiday season.” Cash and gift cards for groceries allow the Salvation Army to safely offer their services. Christmas is a time when it is most important to look after those less fortunate and those who have been hardest hit during this pandemic. Other WMHA teams are encouraged to collect cash or donations from their team, collect admission at games or any other creative ways to meet the challenge. Teams that want to participate can email team totals to bantamcoopwings@gmail.com and deliver their total collection to the Weyburn Salvation Army Food Bank.
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced its continued partnership with STARS air ambulance for another STARS/SJHL 50-50 lottery. The 50-50 will last through the remainder of the 2020-21 SJHL season. Half of the proceeds will go to the winner, and the rest will be divided equally between STARS and the SJHL. Bill Chow, President of the SJHL, stated, “STARS has made a significant impact across Saskatchewan, saving many lives with their air ambulance service. We hope that the 50-50 partnership with STARS helps raise the funds needed to replace the STARS helicopter fleet in Saskatchewan.”
Since its inception in 1985, STARS has flown more than 45,000 missions across Western Canada. Last year alone, STARS flew 884 missions in Saskatchewan. The proceeds to STARS from the SJHL partnership will support the non-profit’s fleet renewal efforts in the province. “Just as the SJHL was built for communities by communities, so was STARS. Both organizations want to invest in our communities, and the progressive 50-50 fundraiser is a good way,” said Tammy Beauregard, development officer with the STARS Foundation. “The 50-50 is a win-win for both organizations and one lucky ticket buyer.”
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The battle for puck control put three members of the Estevan Bruins up against Red Wings players left winger Braden Birnie, No. 15, defenceman Brenden Kwiatkowski, No. 5, and centre Dace Prymak, No. 21.
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Cornerstone deputy director’s duties complicated
Submitted by Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD Keith Keating, the deputy director of education for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, accepted the additional duties of human resources manager approximately two years ago during a series of administrative cutbacks deemed necessary when provincial funding for the educational sector was reduced. Keating provided an updated human resources report to the board of trustees at the Cornerstone public meeting on Nov. 18. It was the first session following the Nov.9 civic elections that saw four new people seated around the public school division’s conference table. Keating explained his role now involves oversight of human resources as well as school operations, the same as the last school year. He noted the organizational chart underwent one minor change this time around with the transportation and facility manager
reporting directly to the director of education so that COVID-19 pandemic response needs could receive more rapid responses if and when they are required. Keating went on to explain the division employs approximately 600 teachers who fill 528.91 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. He noted an additional 13.3 positions were added to attend to increased demands on the division’s online school, Cyber Stone, that now caters to several hundred more students in both elementary and high school classes, due mainly to the pandemic situation. In other full-time equivalent positions, Keating said there are intervention teachers (43.62 FTE), learning support teachers (39.31 FTE) and unassigned time in schools amounting to just under 28 FTE and unassigned time outside of staffing (12 FTE). Add to this a team of educational assistants (137.6 FTE), library technicians (21.09 FTE), administrative assistants (47.03 FTE), transportation drivers (126 FTE),
information systems (13 FTE), finance, payroll, human resources (9.8 FTE), division office educational assistants (5 FTE) and facilities (101 FTE). Keating said the facilities group witnessed a hiring hike of 25 per cent that was deemed necessary to increase the response to the COVID-19 outbreak. That group included caretakers and other cleaning and maintenance personnel. The deputy director also outlined the timelines for future employee contract
agreements with two unions and how various risk management duties were carried out, including safety measures for staff and students during the pandemic. Keating said there is currently a shortage of substitute teachers, casual caretakers and school bus drivers and that was probably due to the COVID-19 situation as well. He noted key positions such as administrators, teachers for small rural schools, special education teachers, and specialized
positions such as speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists, are always in demand across the province. Some duties were delayed, he said, due to the pandemic and that included vice-principal evaluations, administrator developments and inductions along with special educator training. Managing investigations, discipline procedures and grievance processes have been carried out as required. The upcoming opening of the new Legacy
Park Elementary School in Weyburn is now ahead of schedule in the construction process, Keating said. On other files, he noted that recruitment sessions are pretty well all virtual as teaching and other positions are filled via online interviews while communications with universities remain solid. Finding further efficiencies in the system also becomes part of the HR job, he said, while workers’ health and safety continue to take a priority position within the system.
New temporary wage supplement introduced Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer announced a new phase of the Saskatchewan Temporary Wage Supplement Program (STWSP) targeted to workers in long-term care facilities, personal care homes, integrated healthcare facilities (which include both long-term and shortterm care) and for home care workers providing care to seniors in their own homes. This will provide $400 a month for two months ef-
fective Nov. 19, 2020, for eligible workers regardless of income level. The application form, eligibility and program information, will be online at www. saskatchewan.ca/wagesupplement-program in the coming days. “As recently announced by Premier Moe, visitation to all long-term care facilities and personal care homes will be suspended, effective Nov. 19, with the exception of compas-
sionate reasons,” Harpauer said. “We recognize the increased workload these new measures place on workers tirelessly caring for our seniors. “By creating a new phase of the Temporary Wage Supplement Program, our government will ensure that workers who are impacted by these new measures receive the financial assistance that they need.” In this new phase, the wage supplement will be
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COVID public health announcements are curtailed by Sask Health Authority
By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For many months, the province would put out public service announcements, alerting the public that if they had attended this gym or that grocery store at a certain time, they could have been exposed to COVID-19 and they should self-monitor for possible infection. That practice was discontinued on Nov. 13. On Nov. 17, Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, explained why. Shahab said, “If you will notice, the number of public service announcements has gone down dramatically. And that’s not because the case numbers are going
down. It’s because, now, every location is in a risk location. And in the past, we would make a big deal of saying, ‘Oh, if we went to this grocery store at this day, in this hour, self monitor yourself as well.’ “That’s all stopped because there’s no point now. Every location you should consider to be at risk of infection. Every person you’re interacting with, unknowingly, may be shedding COVID. I may be shedding today, or someone I’m talking to may be. And you have to use those universal precautions at all times, such as physical distance and masking. And that is how we need to navigate, going forward.” The release from the
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Deanna Schwindt of St. Michael School gave an overview of the school’s inclusive playground project to the board of trustees of the Holy Family School Division, at their November board meeting. The first phase, which cost about $72,000, is completed, and Schwindt was explaining how all of the funds were raised for the project, along with the goals for the remaining phases of the project.
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following all the guidelines and public health orders. This information can be found in detail at Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19. “COVID-19 PSA alerts will remain an important tool for primary health care teams. However, these will only be issued at the direction of local medical health officers when they have determined a notification of the broader public is required to inform individuals who may have attended a location or business to immediately selfisolate and seek testing. “Reasonable effort will be made to notify business and locations in advance that they will be named in these PSAs. However, this may not always be possible.”
By Greg Nikkel The first phase of the new inclusive playground equipment project at St. Michael School is finished, and project organizers are now considering moving on to the second and third phases, Holy Family board members heard in an update at the November board meeting on Wednesday. St. Michael principal Dean Loberg and project coordinator Deanna Schwindt provided the update, noting the first phase was the biggest part of the project. “We’ve got a great t e a m a t S t . M i ke ’s . They’re all very very supportive,” said Schwindt. “It’s very exciting for us. It’s been a couple years in the making.” The playground equipment was put in early October with the help of many volunteers. Loberg noted the last part of the equipment for the first phase just arrived that day, a second slide to be added on. Schwindt explained the first phase cost $72,000, which was all paid for through fundraising, donations by many groups and companies, and grants, including funds provided by the Holy Family School Division. “Without your support, this wouldn’t have happened,” Schwindt told the board, noting over half of the funds for the first phase came from Holy Family. There were fundraising projects by many groups, including by the Lions Club, and a Grade 8 class at St. Michael which held a dance and bake sale among other activities. Volunteer labour was also provided for the installation by the Knights of Columbus and Young Fellows Club. Schwindt also shared
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Rotary Foundation seeks to ‘do good in the world’
By Greg Nikkel A presentation about the Rotary Foundation was given to members of the Weyburn Rotary at their Zoom meeting on November 19, as a charity that seeks “to do good in the world”. Club member Bruce Kwochka provided the presentation, noting that the Foundation supports projects in six areas. These areas include peace and conflict resolution; fighting disease; providing clean water; supporting mothers and their children; promoting education; and growing the local economy. Kwochka noted that Rotary has trained around 1,500 peace fellows, who work with governments and international organizations to help resolve conflict situations and to provide mediators when they’re needed. In the area of fighting disease, Rotary has been providing polio vaccines through the Polio Plus program, which has the goal of eradicating polio throughout the world, with supporting funds from the Bill Gates Foundation. With an organization in place to provide these vaccines, Rotary has been approached about the possibility of providing COVID-19 vaccines once
those become available. “We’re getting the infrastructure set up in a lot of countries where previously there hadn’t been anything available, so if we do end up with a vaccine for COVID, we have a way of getting it out to countries where in the past it would’ve been impossible,” said Kwochka. Providing clean water goes hand in hand with disease prevention, he said, with a program called WASH, an acronym that stands for water and sanitation and hygiene. Projects through this program builds facilities and teaches good hygiene practices. Supporting mothers and their children helps mothers who do home deliveries of their babies, and provides care for them and any other assistance they need. Rotary International also has a medical jeep available in locations where great distances exist for providing care and services to places that were not accessible before, he said. Education is promoted by building schools and helping to provide literacy programs. Kwochka noted a study of adults in Detroit found that about half of the adults were functionally illiterate. “That was a concern, and they’re in an area where
Rotary was able to provide some much-needed resources,” said Kwochka. In the category of helping local economies, Kwochka said Rotary will help provide skills training, such as to local farmers to show new techniques of farming to increase production, as well as micro-loans. “This might be providing $100 so a person can buy a used sewing machine to do some tailoring from their house, which could be a second source of income, or even a first income source for some people,” he explained. He pointed out that 92 per cent of funds donated to the Rotary Foundation go directly to supporting programs in the field, “which is a high percentage for most charitable organizations.” In 2018, the most recent year when figures were available, the Foundation provided a total of $86.6 million for 1,300 grants, which included $35.5 million for preventing disease, and $18.7 million for helping to provide clean water. “Those two go hand-inhand. If you’ve got a sound, healthy environment, a lot of the other things can be aligned after that,” said Kwochka. To give to the Rotary Foundation go to www. rotary.org.
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Addison Klapak, a staff member from Home Hardware, outlined an elf figurine, to be used as part of a display for the River Park Sparkles tour by the store. The campsites at the park will be filled with Christmas displays by groups and businesses, and will open for the Christmas season on Monday, Nov. 30. The displays are being organized by Weyburn Tourism.
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Home owners urged to be safe from carbon monoxide
Workers memorial continues to grow
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A memorial set up in memory of two SaskPower linemen, who lost their lives on October 8 in an industrial accident at this site, has continued to grow, including the addition of this metal sign. The memorial is at the corner of Government Road South and Sixth Avenue. It initially began with a worn pair of workboots, and since then there have been flowers, vests, workers belt and other components added, in honour of Scott Bill and Cole Crooks.
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As the winter heating season has begun, SaskEnergy is joining with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and SaskPower to share some important tips to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) incidents. While the effects of CO poisoning can be deadly, they can be prevented. The best defense against CO poisoning is to have all fuel-burning appliances inspected by a licensed contractor every year, and to conduct regular inspections of your chimneys and vents to ensure they are clear of debris or ice/snow buildup. Another important line of defense is the use of CO detectors to alert you to danger before the physical symptoms of CO poisoning appear. “Working CO detectors and smoke alarms save lives,” said SPSA President Marlo Pritchard. “These alarms provide the best chance for people to escape the danger that is already present in their home.” CO is toxic and, once inhaled, prevents red blood cells from getting the oxygen they need. CO poisoning can cause flulike symptoms; continued
exposure to high levels leads to unconsciousness, convulsions, brain damage, and can be fatal. “CO is known as ‘the silent killer’ for a reason – you can’t see, taste or smell it,” said Syed Asif Ali, Director of Gas Inspections with SaskPower. “Incidents tend to increase during the winter months, so now is a good time to ensure your home is CO safe and that your detectors are properly installed and functioning.” In support of carbon monoxide safety awareness, SaskEnergy is offering a $10 rebate on CO alarms at participating home stores throughout the province from November 2, 2020 to January 31, 2021. Visit www.saskenergy.com for a list of participating retail locations. What to do if your CO detector alarm goes off? Remain calm. If someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning: everyone should leave the house immediately and seek medical treatment if required. Call 911 (or your local fire department if you live in an area without 911 coverage) as soon as you are in a safe location.
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By Debra Kessler, 306-442-4201 The Pangman Historical Society held a coffee and pie fundraiser on Nov. 1, which was supported by the community. There will be a draw on Thursday, Dec. 3 for their raffle of a coffee maker and grinder and a gift basket. Both functions proceeds will be going towards the
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of 190 points. Ruby Gosling came in second with her score of 185 points and Betty Hildebaugh took third place with her score of 180 points. Some residents participated in the Bean Bag tournament on Nov. 19 with Joyce Hval winning first place with her score of 54 points. Betty Hildebaugh took second place with her score of 52 points and Addie Johnson came in third with her score of 40 points. Visiting Valerie Heustis on Nov. 19 was her son and grandson Bob and Karver Heustis from Weyburn. Word was received on Nov. 11th of the passing of Joseph Mathias Ortman, age 92, late of Weyburn. Joe and his late wife Frances lived and farmed at Khedive raising their six children. Interment was held at the Khedive cemetery following his service on Nov. 16. Word was received on Nov. 9 of the passing of Danette Christine Jensen, age 53, late of Bengough, resident of the Deep South Personal Care home. A private family celebration of Danette’s life will take place at a later date.
Saskatchewan’s tourism sector is pleased to honour outstanding businesses and individuals with the announcement of the 2019 Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence recipients. Tourism Saskatchewan Board Chair Norm Beug and CEO Mary Taylor-Ash made the virtual announcement during a Facebook Live event on November 10. One of the recipients, for the Business of the Year Award (Under 20 FullTime Employees), was The Happy Nun Café of Forget. The Happy Nun Café creates an intimate dining and cultural experience for up to 1,100 guests each month. The owners handcrafted a visitor experience with a unique blend of local food ingredients, live music and art. The café staff, known as the “Happy Nun Family,” are highly knowledgeable about the cuisine, as well as local history and the deep cultural roots of the tiny Forget community. Effective marketing is a critical part of the café’s incredible success, especially considering the remote location of the venue. The Happy Nun Café also collaborates with local businesses to create cultural experiential packages for overnight stays. Social media marketing and a subscription newsletter, combined with traditional marketing, are the perfect blend for its target audience. Plans to capitalize on the location include camping and an outdoor gathering space for music festivals and events. The 31st annual Sask a t c h e w a n To u r i s m Awards of Excellence Gala was originally scheduled to take place on April 2 in Regina. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism Saskatchewan cancelled the event and postponed the announcement of the 12 award recipients and three
Tourism Builders. Nearly 90 nominations were received in the 13 award categories that acknowledge quality in marketing, service, business practices, Indigenous tourism, human resource development and other areas. The Tourism Builder Award recognizes individuals who have made tourism an important part of their life’s work and have helped position Saskatchewan as a welcoming destination. “During challenging times, it is especially important to recognize inspiring leadership and accomplishments,” Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said. “The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to play a role in the virtual celebration of the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to the finalists, award winners and the three Tourism Builders – Bradley Muir, Gordon Olson and Dr. Ernie Walker. They are pivotal to a proud, resilient tourism sector.” “It was heartbreaking to cancel the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala in April and witness the impact of COVID-19 on our industry,” Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Mary Taylor-Ash said. “Through Facebook Live, we are able to celebrate the award finalists, recipients and Tourism Builders in a way that is safe and appropriate for this uncertain time. These businesses and individuals certainly deserve far more fanfare for their achievements. They model the vision, work ethic and collaborative spirit that drives our industry and makes Saskatchewan travel experiences remarkable in so many ways. “Tourism Saskatchewan extends heartfelt congratulations and gratitude for these exceptional contributions to our industry.”
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5 lb. Pork Loin Roast (Boneless) 5 lb. Pork Chops (Boneless) 3.6 lb. New York Striploin Steak 5 lb. Lean Ground Beef Sale price 5 lb. “Maurer’s” Sausage $ 00 5 lb. Stew Beef 5 lb. Chicken Thighs OR Drumsticks 4.4 lb. Chicken Breasts (Boneless, skinless, seasoned)
260
38 lbs.
“SYSCO” NEW YORK STRIPLOIN STEAK
24 - 8 oz. (thinner cut) AAA Beef
ES, $ 00 PIES, PI ea. PIES “SYSCO CLASSIC” $ 00 CHICKEN BREAST ea.
8
saskatoon, aPPle, RhubaRb, wIld bluebeRRy
150
Boneless, skinless, seasoned 8.8 lb. box
$
48 00
ea.
PRE-SLICED DELI MEATS 150 - 175 g
• Smoked Turkey • Black Forest Ham • Pizza Pepperoni • Pizza Pack
4
$ 50
15
%
/pkg.
15
OFF
Regular Priced Items Some limits & exceptions apply
$
18
99
lb.
BACK RIBS
5 39
10 lb. bag
$
lb.
$
lb.
HAM ROAST
2 99
Top, Centre or Shank
$
lb.
“NEW PRODUCTS” FROM POLISH KITCHEN IN ESTEVAN
PIeRoGIes Potato & Cheddar Potato Cheddar bacon onion Potato Chedder Jalapeno Potato Cottage Dill • Fried Sauerkraut Potato Cheddar Dill Pickle fully Cooked CabbaGe Rolls 6 Beef, Pork & Rice • 4 Bison & Rice PIelmIenI Beef & Pork Dumplings PeRoGIes sauCe Creamy Dill • Creamy Dill Pickle Creamy Garlic Parmesan
OGIES PEROGIES
$
100/box 5 varieties
27 00
ea.
2 39
18 - 24 lb.
$
rd
th
PEG’S KITCHEN CABBAGE ROLLS
$
24 uncooked
48 00
lb.
$
7 39 5 lb. box
lb.
December 24 December 25, 26 & 27 December 28, 29 & 30 December 31 January 1 January 2 January 3 January 4
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CLOSED 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CLOSED 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CLOSED Regular Hours
PURCHASE 3 PIZZAS AND GET THE 4TH FOR 1/2 PRICE!
Ogema, SK
PRE-MADE READY TO HEAT & SERVE, ECONOMICALLY PRICED & SO VERY GOOD!
Maurer’s Meats Ltd.
ea.
HOLIDAY STORE HOURS
prairie meals in minutes
“Where Quality & Customers are #1” City Centre Mall – Weyburn Phone (306) 842-4689 • Fax (306) 842-4675
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WHOLE LEG OF HAM SLIED SIDE BACON
PURCHASE 3 PRAIRIE MEATS “MEALS-IN-MINUTES” AND GET #4 FOR 1/2 price! 3 Honey garlic, buffalo or lemon pepper chicken wings 3 Salisbury steak in mushroom gravy 3 Swedish, honey garlic, sweet & sour meatballs 3 Lasagna 3 Taco bake 3 Chili 3 Chicken lasagna 3 Chicken enchiladas 3 Cherry bacon & chicken alfredo 3 Shepherd’s pie 3 3 cheese scalloped potatoes 3 Breakfast scrambler 3 Sticky toffee pudding 3 Shrimp stir fry with rice 3 Chicken stir fry with rice 3 Boneless Breaded Rib Style Pork Bites
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Stop in and check out our selection of spice mixes for doing your own wild game processing. High-temp cheese and casings also available.
5 lb. box
6 99
nd
COME in & see our wide selection for the holidays!
“MAURER’S” SAUSAGE
RIBEYE STEAK
5 lb. box, frozen only
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
WINTER PACK #3
fRom weybuRn
Large variety of appetizers for you to choose from! CUSTOMER regular price every APPRECIATION DAY % Wednesday in December! IS WEDNESDAY, OFF 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 & 30 DECEMBER 2ND! LARGE VARIETY OF SEAFOOD!
PIZZA Calabrese • Siciliana • Ham & Pineapple Sausage • Pesto • Bella Italia Margherita • Blue Cheese, Pear, Walnut 4 Cheese • Tirolese • Vegetarian PASTA Fettuccine • Spaghetti Alla Chitarra Rigatoni • Pappardelle RAVIOLI Beef • Ricotta Spinach • Four Cheese Mushroom Ricotta •Siciliana SAUCE Ragu Bolognese • Tomato Basil BREADSTICKS, PIZZA CRUST, CALZONES & TIRAMISU
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