Weyburn This Week - April 14, 2023

Young Fellows ready for bids to start

Singer thankful for chance to be on American Idol

Singer Brayden King has ended his run on American Idol in the top 55, but said he was thankful he was a part of the show.

Called the “Showstoppers” round, shown on air on Sunday and Monday nights, each performer was to put on a show-stopping performance with a live band, and were then called in by the three celebrity judges to find out if they made the next round.

On his social media post on Monday night, where he announced he would not be advancing on, Brayden said, “I want to thank everyone for all of their support during this journey. I think top 55 has a pretty good ring to it! I’m so thankful for this experience, the support from the judges, and all the great friends I made along the way. This is just the beginning.”

Young Fellows members

Jeremy Wall and Shane Warner showed off a selection of

close to 300 items which

up for bid for the club’s online auction. Bidding opens at 9

on Friday, April 14, and will be open until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 28. The proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting community facilities and projects in Weyburn.

Young Fellows set to roll out online auction

The Young Fellows Club of Weyburn are preparing to open bidding for their 66th annual auction on Friday, April 14, at 9 a.m.

The online auction will run until Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m., with 323 items up for bid as of Wednesday morning with more items expected.

Organizer Shane Warner said he expects the number of auction items to reach around 400 by the time the bidding opens.

To view the items up for bid this year, go to www.32auctions.com/ yfauction2023 and click onto the list of items.

Examples of items range from a luxury

sail and dining package at Kenosee Lake, to 18 holes of golf and golf cart at the Weyburn Golf Club, and numerous gift certificates to many Weyburn and area businesses.

Last year the online auction saw over 30,000 page views as it drew a lot of interest in support of the fundraiser.

The funds raised from this auction and all of the Young Fellows projects go towards supporting a wide range of

groups, programs, and facilities that serve families and individuals in the Weyburn community and beyond.

From athletics to education, parks and recreation, and special needs programs, every dollar raised by the Young Fellows goes back into making the community a better place for all.

“We are proud to be the catalyst for positive change in our community,” said the club on their Facebook page.

Weyburn Legion holds fundraiser garage sale

The Weyburn branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is holding an indoor garage sale fundraiser from Wednesday to Friday, April 12 to 14.

The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each

day in the upper auditorium.

Anyone who has a few odds and ends and is interested in donating to the Legion’s fundraiser can either drop off the donations during open

hours, or arrangements can be made to have them picked up.

Please call Brian Glass at 306-861-6186 or the office at 306-8424258 for more information.

All funds raised will stay in Weyburn for the operations of the Weyburn Legion Hall.

Please note that sale organizers cannot accept car seats, mattresses, or older TV sets.

“My showstopper song was ‘No Good’ by Kaleo. The judges told me that they loved having me in the competition, but I need to gain a bit more vocal control in order to match the competition of the top 24,” said Brayden on Tuesday.

“They loved my high energy and stage presence on my showstopper.”

Asked if he learned any lessons by being on the American Idol show, Brayden replied, “I wouldn’t say I learned any lessons really, I just gained some great friends and experiences. I wasn’t emotional at all, I completely agreed with their comments and decision. Just happy to have been part of it.”

King, who is a graduate of the Weyburn Comp, was well-known as the leader of The 7th Avenue band, had been initially contacted by the show’s producers to audition after they had seen his music videos online. He did virtual auditions, then a live audition in Las Vegas before winning his golden ticket for the Hollywood Week round.

He survived two nights of that competition and advanced to the top 55 group who performed this past weekend.

Brayden will be bringing his band to Weyburn on Friday, April 21, with a performance slated at his alma mater, the Weyburn Comp, in the afternoon, and then at Pumpjacks that evening.

Photo 3691 — Greg Nikkel

Supper, luncheon planned for Wheatland Sr. Centre

A beef-on-a-bun lunch, and a month-end turkey supper, are being planned for the Wheatland Seniors Centre in April.

The beef-on-a-bun lunch will be held on Wednesday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their location on First Avenue. The cost is $12 per person.

The month-end supper

will be held on Friday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m., featuring roast turkey. The deadline to sign up for the supper is Wednesday, April 26 before noon.

Bingo is held every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Wheatland, and slider cards are available for 50 cents each.

The results of games at the Wheatland from April 3-7 are as follows.

The winners of spades are Ernie Lokken in first, Mildred Sandiford in second, and Theresa Istace in third.

In hi-lo whist, first went to Marge Schultz and Faye Johnson; second was Chris Herlick and

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Phyllis Lindskog; and in third was Basil Holyer and Marlene Szczecinski.

For canasta, Gerry Thompson won first, Lavine Stepp came second, Phyllis Lindskog placed third, Ilene Yates was fourth and Marg Leavens came fifth.

The winners of Kaiser were Ruth Boren and Fran Long in first; Jean Fahlman and Theresa Istace in second; Anne Gutzke and Marlene Szczecinski in third; and Marge Schultz and Faye Johnson in fourth.

In Thursday cribbage, first went to Chris Herlick and Phyllis Lindskog; second was Shirley Sparks and Rose Levesque; and third was Ray and Connie Boucher.

Wheatland’s membership dues for 2023 are $30 for the year.

Cuddling a guinea pig

Care-A-Van Society selling pies for Mother’s Day

The Weyburn Care-AVan Society are taking orders for pies for Mother’s Day, as a fundraiser towards the purchase of a new mini-van.

The Care-A-Van Society has partnered with the Harvest Pie Company for the pies, and there is a deadline of Friday, April

21, to get the orders in. The pies will be made and delivered by May 4, in time for Mother’s Day, which this year falls on Sunday, May 14. There are options for gluten-free pies available.

To order pies, contact either 306-861-2219, or call Myron Fletcher at 306861-0507, or they can be ordered through a board member.

The van the organization currently rents is a

decade old and is in need of replacement.

“It’s quite handy. It’s an end-load van, like the old one is, and preferably can be used for one wheelchair,” said Myron Fletcher. The van can be rented and driven by family to transport one person in a wheelchair to such destinations as family events, such as a wedding or funeral, or for a doctor’s appointment in Regina.

The fundraising campaign has nearly reached their goal for the new van, and it is hoped the pie sale will help them reach that point.

Fletcher noted the goal is to raise around $95,000, much higher than the $45,000 it cost for the 2013 van they are currently using. Prices for vans, particularly ones fitted for transporting of wheelchairs, have gone up a lot in the last couple of years.

Hazel Lehman held a guinea pig during her family’s visit to Houligan Acres farm and petting zoo on Sunday afternoon. Families had the chance to gather Easter eggs, and to pet baby goats, pigs and chicks, as well as to have a pony ride or have a photo with the Easter bunny.

Photo 3644 — Greg Nikkel

Gofundme page set to help Weyburn family

A gofundme page has been set up to help Isaiah Evans and his family buy a medical van to help transport him to doctor appointments or to family and community events

Weyburn police investigate vandalism of vehicle

The Weyburn Police Service are investigating an incident where a bottle of hot sauce was poured over a vehicle in the owner’s driveway

Weyburn lawyer given King’s Counsel title

Weyburn lawyer Scott Moffat was one of 14 lawyers from around the province given the designation of King’s Counsel, at a ceremony held at Government House in Regina recently

Rotary Club makes 16 totes for people in crisis

The Weyburn Rotary Club distributed a total of 16 totes, four for men and 12 for women in crisis, sent through four local agencies

Stations of the Cross

Volunteers from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church took turns carrying a heavy wooden cross, as they headed east on Prairie Avenue after a brief stop in front of the Court House on Good Friday. They were observing the Stations of the Cross, retracing the journey of Jesus as He carried His cross.

NOTICE

WEYBURN UTILITY BOARD ANNUAL MEETING OF SUBSCRIBERS

Public notice is hereby given that a meeting of the subscribers of the Weyburn Utility Board will be held at the RM of Weyburn Office, 1633-1st Avenue N.E., Weyburn on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of receiving reports and the nomination and election of candidates for the office of Director for Divisions 1,3,5 for a two year term.

MINISTERIAL MESSAGE: Post Easter

By Pastor Tim MacKinnon, Calvary Baptist Church

On the day after Easter Monday, the Easter eggs have all been found (and probably most of them eaten!), the special Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday services have all been observed. Many people had Monday off of work, and Tuesday was the first full day postEaster. So, what does all this Easter celebration mean as we see the snow finally melting and crocuses will very soon be showing their heads above the soil?

One of the lessons that the Christian observance of Easter reminds us is that new life in Jesus Christ has just begun. Following Jesus’ death and resurrection, Jesus then appeared to people over a period of 40 days, encouraging them to trust in himself, who made a way for deliverance from sin, suffering and death possible through faith in Christ.

As 1 Peter 1:3 says, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

Notice that exclamation mark. It wasn’t just an artistic rendering by myself. That is the translation from the original Greek language from a person who personally saw, experienced, lived with Jesus and was changed by the presence of Christ in his own life. This statement deserves an exclamation mark. So, what does the resurrection of Jesus Christ prove and what does it mean for us throughout the rest of the year?

The resurrection proves that Jesus is the Son of God, just as he had claimed right along and

as the prophetic stream throughout the entire Old Testament attests to. The writer of Romans 1:4 declared, “… who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.”

The resurrection in many respects is an unbelievable truth.

Let me clarify this point. In John 20:10-19 Mary Magdalene is the first of a group of women to go to the tomb early on the third day following Christ’s death and burial. She is fixated by the body of Jesus, as she arrives to find that the stone had been rolled away and his body wasn’t there. She’s even met by two angels who ask her, “Woman, why are you crying?” (v.13). Mary replies, “They have taken my Lord away and I don’t know where they have put him.”

She still continued to search for Jesus’ body. Even though he had told his followers that he had to die and would be raised again, it was an unbelievable truth to them. Do you find it difficult to think beyond just the physical, those things we see, feel, touch?

We live in a physical world, but we must also remember that we live in a spiritual world as well. There are spiritual forces, dynamics and principalities at play that affect our lives today and into eternity. We get so distracted by the things of this world that we often forget to look to the things of God’s kingdom.

Mary was so fixated by the physical that she didn’t even recognize Jesus at first when he appeared to her. She thought he was the gardener and even asked him where he may have put the body of Jesus. Finally, in v. 16 Jesus says to her, “Mary” and then she recognizes him.

You see, the reason why the resurrection of God’s own Son is so unbelievable is because it is such an amazing and powerful truth. Jesus called Mary by her name. God knows each of you by name. He knows your hurts, your pains, your joys and he knows the purpose he has for your life.

The disciples, too, struggled to understand the meaning behind the death and resurrection of Christ but, once they see Jesus for who he is, they begin to live their lives fervently and courageously for him. They begin to write the New Testament with exclamation marks with such conviction of the truth, hope and love they have found in the Son of God.

The resurrection proves that Jesus is the Son of God and it also proves that Christ’s atoning work on the cross has been completed and is effective. Romans 4:25 says it this way, “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.” To understand that word ‘justification’, you can think of this interesting phrase: ‘just-as-if-I’d-never-sinned.’

Christ paid the debt that you and I owe and he did it willingly, without guilt on his own end and he did it out of love for you and I. Easter is just the starting point with a relationship with Jesus Christ. Grasping the depth of his sacrifice for us should draw us to seek his face, to develop a personal relationship of trust with him and to live in a way that would be pleasing to God.

The resurrection also proves that true joy is real and available when we discover Jesus Christ, through the power of his Spirit and the illumination of his Word in our hearts and minds.

Once Mary recognized Jesus she didn’t look back. God had a plan for her life. She was to go and tell the disciples the truth of Christ’s resurrection.

To those who tend to think the Bible is anti-women, you must read this passage again. It was to a woman in a day when the testimonies of women were not treated as accurate. Women were not allowed to testify in court in those days. Yet, it was to Mary that God gave the task of running to tell the disciples of Jesus that he is alive! Hallelujah! What joy this gave Mary, the disciples and other followers of Jesus.

The joy that is found in Christ is prophesied about in Psalm 30:5, “weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Easter reminds us that new life has just begun.

Just as Springtime is finally arriving and the land will get ready for spring blossoms, what Jesus began on that first Easter was only the start of what he desires to do in our lives.

May Easter 2023 not be just an event that happened and has passed. May the reminder of Christ’s death and resurrection just be the beginning of a new relationship with our Lord and Savior.

YOUTH ARE THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITIES

Sabrina Kraft skraft@weyburnreview.com

As a parent, you’re responsible for your child’s safety and well-being and most parents take this responsibility pretty seriously. However, even though you mean well, it’s totally possible to be overprotective and shelter your child too much.

The reason might be to keep your child safe, but it makes for a much more harmful future. Being too protective can have detrimental effects on your child’s development now, and prevent them from growing into independent adults later.

There are some topics that might be difficult for parents to address with their child, but it is very essential that every family has an honest and healthy conversation about the dangers of drugs. There are many great programs and services in southern Saskatchewan that could help parents teach their children about any drug concerns, and it is a lot better to learn from a trusted adult than another youth.

Failure, disappointment, and rejection are a few big issues that we want to keep out of the child’s experience. After all, we know how painful all of these things can be, and it seems wrong to not step in and keep the path clear for our children.

However, it is important for any child to learn how to properly emotionally respond to failure, disappointment and rejection. It is important to

remember that even the most successful people in the world have failed. We learn more from our failures than from our successes.

So let your child face failure, as hard as it might feel as a parent. Take the opportunity to teach them how to reflect on the failure and disappointment, how to learn from what happened, and how to look for new opportunities for success in the future.

Another good way to help your child have a successful life is to give them more responsibilities. Chores not only make children feel needed, but also teach life skills that are essential in their adult lives like preparing meals, cleaning, organizing and keeping a garden.

It is also important to avoid paying your child as a reward for completing these chores. No one is paying you as an adult to complete your chores, and it sets an unrealistic expectation. The best way is to explain to the child why these chores are a part of life, and help them respect completing them.

Chores are also a great way to start teaching your child to create their own weekly schedule, and be prepared for the responsibilities that will be expected once they enter the workforce. There are many responsibilities that your child could be trusted with at age-appropriate times.

Our youth are the future of our community, so helping a child to learn about responsibilities will better help prepare them for adulthood.

Develop Goals To Help Manage Fears

By Stan Popovich

We all have to deal with fear and anxiety in our life. Our fears and anxieties can reduce our self-confidence and help prevent us from getting what we want.

One of the ways to help manage your fears is to develop some goals and then focus on reaching those goals.

Developing goals will help you manage your fears because goals help us not to focus on our fears.

For instance, let’s say that you have to finish your report for work by the end of the week. If you focus on reaching that deadline, this will distract you from getting stressed and anxious.

You will be focused on getting the report done for your boss.

Developing certain goals will help you to gain the motivation in doing something. Being motivated can help you in dealing with your stresses, but it will not get rid of them. Doing something you like will increase your motivation to do something besides worry and concentrating on your anxieties.

It is much easier to accomplish something if you know what you want and if you have a plan. Knowing what you want will help manage the stresses and anxieties of getting want you want.

Having a sense of purpose can really help you in countering the stresses and anxieties of the situation.

Developing goals will help you to be active during your stressful times.

When you are feeling stressed, you need to do something besides worry.

You need to do an activity and be active. Setting goals will help you to keep busy instead of worrying about your problems. Once you accomplish your goals, you will be in a better mood.

You will still need to talk to a professional to learn the skills in managing your fears and anxieties.

Developing goals and doing something you like to do will help you to not focus on your fears, but it is still important to get professional help for your anxieties.

SPORTS this week

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Airbourne Gymnastics athletes earn medals at Saskatoon meet

Weyburn’s Airbourne

Gymnastics club competed in Saskatoon on April 6 and 7, at the Can Am Personal Best competition, attended by the levels 3, 4, 7, 8, and Xcel Gold athletes.

The following are the results:

For Canadian Competitive Program level 3 athletes (CCP3), age 10: Payton Bell placed seventh on bars; Brynn Huebner placed fifth on vault and beam, seventh on floor, eighth All Around, and she earned a medal for achieving her personal best score of the season, of 33.775 out of 40. Brynn also has qualified for Provincials in May, also in Saskatoon this year.

Airbourne athletes ready to go

The Canadian Competitive Program level 3 athletes from Weyburn’s Airbourne Gymnastics Club were ready to go for their competition in Saskatoon over the long weekend. From left are Isabelle Cugnet, Sadie Hodgkin, Brynn Huebner, Shay Warren, Emily McLeod, Kamryn Dammann, Lexi Heimlick and Payton Bell.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CYMRI NO. 36

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 14th, 2023 to May 15th, 2023.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R. M. of Cymri No. 36, Box 238, Midale, Sk. S0C 1S0, by the 15th day of May, 2023.

Dated this 14th day of April, 2023.

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In the age 11-14 category, Emily McLeod earned her personal best medal with a score of 32.2; Kamryn Dammann placed fifth on vault, fourth on beam, and earned a medal for her personal best score of the season, 33.8; Shay Warren placed third on vault, eighth on bars, fifth on beam, eighth All Around, and earned her personal best medal with a score of 34.175; Isabelle Cugnet tied eighth on vault, first on beam, third on floor, and fifth All Around; Lexi Heimlick tied for eighth on vault, placed first on bars, seventh on beam, fourth on floor, and third All Around, also

earning her personal best of the season with a score of 35.975; Sadie Hodgkin placed second on vault and beam, fifth on bars, first on floor, and first All Around, making her the top level 3 for ages 11-14.

Kamryn, Shay, Lexi, Sadie, Isabelle, and Payton have all qualified for Provincials now.

For CCP level 4, Eliza Gall placed fifth on vault, seventh on bars, sixth on beam, tied for seventh All Around, and earned her personal best score of the season with a 34.125; Avery Fleck earned eighth on bars, seventh on floor, also tied for seventh All Around, and earned her personal best of the season with a 34.125; Sophie Pollock placed first on vault and floor, fifth on bars, sixth on beam, second All Around, and earned her personal best score with a 35.975.

Eliza, Avery, and Sophie have all qualified for Provincials.

For CCP level 8, Karis Gerle placed sixth on all events and the All Around, and also earned her personal best medal with a score of 30.599.

For Xcel Gold, Rachel Keller placed sixth on beam and earned her personal best with a score of 33.75. Rachel also qualified for Provincials in May.

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Lithium’s potential promoted at open house in Estevan

By David Willberg, Estevan Mercury

The potential for lith -

ium brine extraction in southeast Saskatchewan was the focus of a public engagement open house in Estevan on April 4.

Arizona Lithium held the event at the Affinity

Place lobby. Representatives of the company were on hand to provide information and answer questions from the public. Multiple brief presentations were held.

Since the session took place at the same time as the annual city-wide regis-

tration at Affinity Place, they had a lot of people stop by to learn more.

Paul Lloyd, the managing director for Arizona Lithium Ltd., said they wanted to talk to the local community about its Prairie Project, which is a brine extraction process for lith-

ium carbonite. The lithium would be used for vehicle batteries.

“There’s a huge demand for lithium at the present time, with the electronic vehicle revolution and … storage of renewable energy,” said Lloyd.

The Prairie Lithium project is currently in the pre-development stage. They are exploring an area west of Estevan and south of Weyburn.

“We are looking to employ people in this general area, and as we continue with the development and start to go into production, we’ll be looking to employ a number of people with the production facility,” said Lloyd.

The brine extraction process utilizes existing oil and gas infrastructure and works with local contractors.

Zach Maurer, an executive director with Arizona Lithium, said they would utilize a lot of service providers in Estevan, including service rigs and truck drivers.

“The same services that you would use to drill an oil well, are the services we use as well,” said Maurer.

It would therefore employ a similar number of people as an oil battery site.

Lloyd said they have proven a resource of lithium that is a world standard. They know there is a very large amount present in the area, and there is a lot of data points in regards to that resource. Now he said they need to find the most efficient way to extract the lithium from the brine material.

“We are actively doing that, and we expect to see some very positive results

in the next 12 months. A lot of that work is being done in Regina,” said Lloyd. Their work in Saskatchewan is focused on extracting lithium in this basin.

“If we can bring that to the market, in a market where there is a huge shortage of supply, in both the U.S. and Canada, we will do that, and we will do that as fast as we can,” said Lloyd.

Arizona Lithium also has a project in Phoenix that is at the development stage.

Lloyd said he is very encouraged with the turnout. He is surprised that people have such a level of interest in the story, and most people who have dropped by seemed supportive.

People wanted to know if they plan to extract the lithium and the timeline for when they plan to start the process.

Last year Prairie Lithium announced it had acquired three additional wells from a Saskatchewan-based oil producer that were set to be abandoned due to the wells’ limited oil production. Although the wells no longer have use for oil production, Prairie Lithium said they do provide the company with the opportunity to access the production and disposal formations required for its lithium operations.

The company has also entered a strategic partnership with Deep Earth Energy Production to exchange subsurface mineral permits and establish an area of mutual interest to explore future lithium opportunities.

Open house held by Arizona Lithium

Representatives of Arizona Lithium chatted with local residents at an informational open house, held in Estevan recently. Their lithium project is a brine extraction process for lithium carbonite, which is used for vehicle batteries.

Photo — David Willberg, Estevan Mercury

Accelerated site closure program caps over 8,800 inactive wells

Over 8,800 inactive oil and gas wells and facilities in Saskatchewan were capped or closed under the Accelerated Site Closure Program. The program was announced in 2020 and provided $400 million directly to Saskatchewanbased oil and gas service companies.

Weyburn Oil Show donates to Young Fellows

The Weyburn Oil Show board donated $15,000 to the Young Fellows Club of Weyburn on April 5, to go towards the purchase of a new smoker. The Young Fellows lost their previous smoker when it caught on fire as they were preparing to serve the prime rib supper at the 2022 Oil Show at the Weyburn Curling Rink. Young Fellows members include, in the back row, Chad Ror, Ryan Skjerdal, Jeremy Wall, Ryan Bader and Warren Douglas. In front are Young Fellows Rob Stephanson, Todd Bedore and Chad Bailey, with Oil Show representatives Monica Osborn, Nikki Dickie and Dan Cugnet, and Young Fellows member Andy Barber.

Moe calls Lametti comments on natural resources ‘outrageous’

By John Cairns

Premier Scott Moe issued a statement trashing the federal government over a suggestion by the federal justice minister that he might take a look at rescinding the 1930s Natural Resources Transfer Agreements.

“The federal Justice Minister says he will look at taking control over natural resources away from the provinces,” Moe posted on Twitter Monday.

“It’s an outrageous statement.”

Moe’s comments were in reaction to comments by Justice Minister David Lametti, speaking to the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa on April 5. During that conference, Lametti was asked about the Natural Resource Transfer Agreements.

Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte from Prince Albert Grand Council called on Lametti to rescind the Act, saying it “affects our treaty rights”,  while Chief Don Maracle of Mohawks of Bay of Quinte noted natural resources were given to the provinces “without ever asking one Indian if it was okay to do that or what benefits would the First Nations expect to receive by Canada consenting to that arrangement.”

“I take from Chief Brian and also Chief Don Maracle the point about the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement,” responded Lametti.

“Chief Maracle did it indirectly, Chief Brian did it directly. You’re on the record for that. I obviously can’t pronounce on that right now but I do commit to looking at that. It won’t be uncontroversial, is the only thing I would say with a bit of a smile,” Lametti said.

Premier Moe’s full statement in response was as follows:

“These dangerous and divisive comments from the federal justice minister are a threat to the unity of our country.

“The federal Justice Minister says he will look at resending the 1930s Natural Resources Transfer Agreements that gave control over natural resources to Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. This is an outrageous and ill-informed comment, as those agreements and the provinces’ control over natural resources have been entrenched in the Canadian constitution since 1930.

“On what basis does the federal Justice Minister think he has the authority to unilaterally strip Saskatchewan and

the other western provinces of our constitutional authority over our natural resources?

“Saskatchewan has always had reason to be concerned about the federal government’s agenda to infringe on provincial jurisdiction and autonomy, and we will be relentless in defending our jurisdiction and autonomy.

“The Prime Minister needs to immediately tell his Justice Minister he has no business even speculating about rescinding western provinces’ constitutional authority to control our natural resources.”

On Tuesday, the premiers of Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba issued a joint statement, further condemning the statements by Lametti, and demanding a retraction by the prime minister.

The statement read, “The Prime Minister needs to tell Canadians today that his Justice Minister was not speaking on behalf of the federal government when he said he would look at rescinding the 1930 Natural Resources Transfer Agreements with the prairie provinces and stripping away their constitutional authority and control over natural resources.

“These agreements recognized that the prairie provinces have the same rights over resources that all of the other provinces already had. Those rights have been fundamental to the people and the economic autonomy of Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba for nearly 100 years.

“The federal government cannot unilaterally change the constitution. They should not even be considering stripping resource rights away from the three prairie provinces. The Prime Minister needs to immediately retract these dangerous and divisive comments by his Justice Minister.”

“This work would not have been possible without the dedication of Saskatchewan’s oil and gas service sector, which stepped up to get the work done within a relatively short timeframe,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said.

Funding was provided from the Government of Canada and administered through the Saskatchewan Research Council. Saskatchewan successfully spent 100 per cent of funds allocated to the province. Funding went to more than 900 unique Saskatchewanbased oil and gas service companies, supporting an estimated 2,500 jobs over the life of the program. That includes about 1,790 jobs directly in the oil and gas service sector.

Over $90 million of program funds were spent in support of Indigenous participation. Over $32 million was used for projects on reserve lands and eligible Indigenous service companies completed over $59 million in site closure work under the program.

“The program provided an opportunity for a number of First Nations and Métis businesses to continue to operate through the Covid-19 pandemic in the oil and gas sector,”

Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence President and CEO Sheldon Wuttunee said. “This means that many First Nations and Métis people were also working and the investment in reclaiming inactive sites and facilities means continued use for generations to come.”

The Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with the program, secured successful outcomes for Indigenous communities and businesses, helping to facilitate new partnerships within Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry.

Many former oil and gas sites will be returned to their natural state or previous use. The work has remediated and reclaimed lands across the province, including on reserve lands.

Work completed:

• Over 8,800 well abandonments completed;

• Over 3,400 flowline abandonments completed;

• Over 14,000 site remediation and reclamation activities conducted; and

• Over 18,500 unique oil and gas sites saw site closure work completed.

Photo 3793 — courtesy Monica Osborn

Contractors check on pumpjacks

Weyburn has led the way for sustainable municipalities: speaker

By Greg Nikkel

Weyburn is a unique community with an innovative spirit, and is wellpositioned to show how municipalities can be sustainable heading into the future, a capacity audience heard on Thursday evening at the Credit Union Spark Centre.

The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan presented the talk by Dan Florizone, executive-in-residence, as part of the Governing Sustainable Municipalities Project, along with Keith Comstock.

The talk, which was also live-streamed online, was on the theme, “A Sustainable Future”, and included a question-and-answer per-

iod.

As he did research into what Weyburn has to offer currently, Florizone said, “Do you realize Weyburn has world-class education?

The Pre-K to 12 system is world class … and what we have here is pretty special. … What do you do when you have world-class education system, and nobody’s talking about it?”

Florizone made reference to the history of Weyburn as he talked about this city’s contribution to sustainability in the province, making note of the unique research conducted at the Weyburn Mental Hospital, where Dr. Humphrey Osmond first coined the word “psychedelic” in relation to that research, which looked into the use of

psychedelics to treat mental illness.

In relation to health care, he referenced Tommy Douglas, known across Canada as the father of medicare.

“We were talking about a proud past. Weyburn held great significance, and part of it is the history and legacy of Tommy Douglas. Medicare was our gift to Canada from thought leaders here in southern Saskatchewan,” said Florizone, adding, “You have a rich history of innovation of research, talent, and coming up with new ways of doing things.”

Noting he has worked for many years in the health care field as an administrator, he noted nearly organization he’s worked

for was amalgamated into a larger organization, and said, “What we’re seeing is not necessarily the solution. Local governance matters, and it matters a lot. It’s not to ignore cities or municipalities, it’s to invite them in.”

At one point, when he worked in Estevan, he came to Weyburn to be part of an intersectoral collaboration, where various ministries and agencies combined their resources to offer services to families.

Referring to changes underway, or to come, in Estevan, Florizone said, “The future in Estevan without coal, oil and gas – I don’t know what that looks like. Oil isn’t going away anytime soon, but it’s incumbent on us to divers-

ify.”

An example of diversification is the DEEP Thermal drilling going on in the Torquay area, tapping into the geothermal heat underground.

“When you think of small nuclear plants and working with DEEP, this is world-leading. In the Torquay is the potential to almost achieve the same level of power generation as the Boundary Dam,” he said, adding, “The world is actually watching us.”

Florizone noted the DEEP project is a private venture that is using oil drilling technology to reach deep underground to tap into geothermal heat sources.

Moving to water security for the future, he noted

a project under development at Lake Diefenbaker for irrigation and providing water supplies to a wide region.

“When I think sustainability, it’s not just focusing in on one area. It’s looking at partnerships that should be or could be considered. … It’s the art of the possible.”

He looked at the changing demographics of Weyburn, and noting there has been some growth, there has also been a shift in the last 20 years with young families, and immigrants moving into the community, including many visible minorities.

“What we’re trying to do is make the community as attractive as possible,” he said.

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Contractors did an inspection of these pumpjacks located in the Weyburn Oil Field, south of Weyburn in the Goodwater area. Maintenance is ongoing for producing oil wells for Whitecap Resources.

Photo 2607 — Greg Nikkel

Drilling before road bans come in

A crew operated a drilling rig on a wellsite prior to the road bans coming into effect. The bans came into effect on April 7, later than most years, and are typically in place for six weeks to protect roads and highways from damages as the thaw is underway for spring.

Weyburn-Estevan area has most interest for oil-gas leases

The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering held on April 4 raised $11,113,459.75 for the province.

Of the 147 parcels posted this sale, 105 parcels received acceptable bids. These bids covered 22,424.53 hectares.

The Weyburn-Estevan area saw the most interest, bringing in $6,439,086.16 for 50 leases totaling 4,346.132 hectares. There were 53 leases posted for the sale.

The total bonus received in this area was $6,439,086.16, an average of $1,481.57/hectare. This

compares to $981,870.64, an average of $539.74/hectare at the last offering.

The highest bonus bid in this area was $2,615,989.22 for a 258.692-hectare lease. This lease is located 19 km northeast of Midale and was awarded to Buffalo Hill Resources Ltd.

The $10,112.37 per hectare bid was the highest dollars per hectare received on a parcel in this area.

Another lease 15 km northeast of Midale received a bid of $1,255,202.00, or $6,475.02 per hectare. This 193.853-hectare lease was awarded to Midale Pet -

roleums Ltd. These leases are prospective for oil in the Frobisher Beds and the Bakken Formation.

An exploration licence, totaling 747.744 hectares, received a bonus bid of $1,165,650.64 or

Spring road bans now in place

The 2023 spring road restrictions came into force in Saskatchewan on April 7. These restrictions are used by the province and rural municipalities to mitigate potential damage to the highway system.

“Weight restrictions prevent damage during spring thaw to pavement and the ground beneath the road,” Highways Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “They reduce maintenance costs and enhance safety.”

The road bans reduce allowable weights on RM roads and secondary weight on provincial highways by 10 to 15 per cent and usually last about six weeks.

Typically, the road restrictions begin in March, once winter weights end on March 15. However, due to colder weather last month, restrictions were delayed.

With warmer temperatures and longer days coming, the 2023 restrictions will be province wide. In previous years, bans have been phased in by region because spring temperatures arrive sooner in the south. The 2023 spring restrictions will remain in place for up to six weeks.

To check which highways are impacted, please visit saskatchewan.ca/trucking. Spring road bans will be posted under the “New Spring Order” link.

$1,558.89 per hectare. This licence is located east of Maidstone and was awarded to Millennium Land Ltd.

The next scheduled date for a public offering in Saskatchewan is June 6, 2023.

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Photo 6567 — Greg Nikkel

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Comparing popular countertop surfaces

When upgrading or building a new countertop, one of the choices you will make is the surface material. To help make your decision, here are the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular options:

Laminate Countertops

Laminate countertops are very customizable as far as front edges, backsplash heights, finishes, and colours. Current technology has been able to create extremely realistic representations of both stone and wood grain. Laminate is a low-maintenance, lowcost choice of countertop surface.

Advantages:

Very durable.

Wide range of colours, textures, and patterns.

Easy to clean and stain resistant.

Cost-conscious.

Disadvantages:

Seam areas are susceptible to prolonged water exposure.

Less resistant to heat than others (but direct heat is not recommended for any surface)

Some finishes are more durable than others.

Some patterns make it harder to hide seams.

Granite

Granite is undeniably elegant. It is also durable and generally resistant to water and heat. Granite countertop slabs are a sheet of natural stone cut from the earth and polished. This is a naturally occurring product that can be unpredictable; remember that acids, alcohol, and oils can permanently mark the surface.

Advantages:

Naturally occurring and one-of-a-kind beauty.

Some water and heat resistance.

Fairly easy to clean.

Disadvantages: Requires maintenance, i.e., sealing.

Some patterns make it harder to hide seams.

Can stain, chip, or flake.

Dulls knives and glassware breaks easily. Expensive.

Quartz

Quartz is an engineered stone. It is ground up and the hardest crystals are reformed into a slab with resin and sealed. These slabs are the same thickness and weight as granite but lack the flaws that weaken natural granite slabs. The colours and patterns are more predictable and consistent than natural stone.

Advantages:

Mould and mildew resistant, quartz is extremely hygienic.

Some resistance to heat and scratching.

Extremely stain resistant and easy to clean.

Wide range of colours and patterns. Seams are easier to hide.

Disadvantages:

Dulls knives and glassware breaks easily.

Expensive.

Solid Surface Countertops

This synthetic surface is made of nonporous acrylic polymer. The look is satiny

smooth and feels softer and warmer than stone. Surface damage can usually be repaired with scrubbing or light sanding, but more severe damage requires professional repair. Solid surface’s cost is comparable to granite and quartz.

Advantages:

Wide range of colours, textures, and patterns.

Seams are easier to hide.

Mould and mildew resistant.

Disadvantages:

Careful cleaning, i.e., non-abrasive, is required.

Low to no resistance to heat.

Expensive.

Whatever your choice, take care to understand the maintenance requirements of your new surface. Few countertops want standing water on them for a long time, and none want to be cut on or to experience high heat. Remember to use a cutting board for cutting and a trivet for heat contact.

ment your home. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each.

• PVC windo wsills are the most common because they’re affordable and come in various colours. PVC sills are also moisture- and fade-resistant. Additionally, you need to wipe them with a damp cloth only periodically to keep them looking new. However, they aren’t as durable as other materials and can’t be recycled.

• Solid wood sills are elegant and durable and provide good thermal insulation. You can choose from various wood species, including oak, mahogany, pine and ash. However, wood is sensitive to temperature extremes, high humidity and UV rays, so it requires regular maintenance to protect it against rot and mould.

• Natural stone windowsills are made of materials like granite, limestone and marble, which add a touch of luxury to the interior of your home. Stone sills resist damage from sunlight and retain their appearance for years with very little maintenance. However, they don’t have heat-insulating properties and can be expensive.

• Tile sills come in materials such as ceramic, glass and concrete. Tile is an excellent choice for bath rooms and kitchens because of its durability. Moreover, selecting a tile windowsill gives you endless customization options. However, tile is labourintensive to install, and the grout can become dirty quickly.

Talk to a contractor in your area to help you choose the right windowsill material for your home.

5 mistakes to avoid when cleaning your windows and mirrors

Clean mirrors, windows and glass furniture add instant sparkle to your decor. In your haste to get the shine, you may make mistakes that cause you to double your efforts. Avoid these five habits to get the best results the first time.

1. C leaning when the weather or lighting is bad, like freezing rain or glaring sun

2. Ne glecting to dust surrounding spaces, like mirror frames, before cleaning

3. Using a poorquality cleaning solution

4. Drying surf aces with a non ­ absorbent, dirty or lint ­ covered cloth

5. F orgetting to wipe the squeegee after each pass

Purchase the best cleaning products and accessories at your local stores. You could also try hiring a cleaning pro for dazzling results.

Spring cleaning: 5 fabric care tips to keep in mind

While spring cleaning your home, don’t forget about textiles. Here are a few tips for cleaning your quilts, bed spreads, curtains, cu shions, duvet covers and more.

1. Before putting any texti les in the washing machine, shake out all the dust and debris or vacuum them. This will make cleaning more effective.

2. Metal accessories such as zippers can damage de licate fabrics. Don’t take any chan ces! Wash your delicates in a separate load. Also, place particularly fragile fa brics, like lace, in a mesh laundry bag.

3. Use a mild detergent, and don’t use bleach, which can discolour your fabrics.

4. Wash your fabrics in cold water on the delicate or normal cycle. Follow the care instructions on the label whenever possible.

5. The drying method you use depends on the f abric type. You can generally use the dryer for heavy ­ duty texti les. However, hang other ma terials to air dry be fore steaming or iro ning them.

If you have any items with special cleaning needs, bring them to your local dry cleaner.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, your emotions may cloud your judgement in the days to come. It’s better to seek the advice of a third party who can guide you without the added drama.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Messages from the universe could come across as confusing or vague, Taurus. You might need someone with cosmic intuition to help you sort out what is going on.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

A stagnant energy has been surrounding you lately, Gemini. Fortunately, you are able to brush that away soon enough and feel rejuvenated.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, if you haven’t devoted enough time lately to taking care of yourself you might awaken this week with a foggy head. Take care of yourself.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Responsibilities could have you feeling overburdened, Leo. The trick is to ask others to lighten your load. There are bound to be several volunteers willing to lend a hand.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, try not to compare yourself to others this week. Everyone is unique, with his or her own strengths and weaknesses. An unfair comparison could dampen your spirits.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

You might find it challenging to articulate your feelings to a romantic partner, Libra. If you stumble over saying the words, why not write them down, instead?

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Sometimes your pragmatic side gets into a tussle with your optimism, Scorpio. Being a realist doesn’t have to mean you give up hope. There are many things that can go your way.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, while you may feel like sleeping the week away, awaken to the possibilities before you. Numerous opportunities await, so answer the door when they knock.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

It is alright to feel uncertain about what the heart wants, Capricorn. Not everyone has things all figured out. Ponder your likes and dislikes to determine your path.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, messy work and small mistakes can sabotage all of your hard work thus far. Buckle down and focus on the details. Have someone check that everything is perfect.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

People around you may be more temperamental than usual, Pisces. Avoid offering any unsolicited advice until things quiet down.