Ann, left, and Celia had fun sitting in the back of Fire Rescue 51, during a visit by Weyburn fire fighter Mark Schweitzer on Aug. 9 to the College for Kids summer program. The theme for the week was “People in Your Neighbourhood”, and included visits by police and EMS as well.
The Weyburn and Estevan Rotary Clubs are busy selling tickets for the golf ball drop, coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Weyburn Golf Club.
Tickets are $5 each from any Rotary member, and gives ticket buyers the chance to win one of three cash prizes.
There will be a prize of $5,000 for first, $3,000 for second and $1,000 for third, with the ticket number matched up with a number on the golf balls.
The balls for all sold tickets will be put into a giant bucket, lifted up by a crane over the hole, and released, with the first three
balls to go in the hole to be the winners. A portion of the proceeds raised from the ticket sales will be donated to the STARS air ambulance service.
STARS ambulance is a lifeline for patients in rural, remote, and indigenous communities across Western Canada. They go wherever they are needed, using any transportation and tools necessary to reach patients and deliver the care that can save their lives.
Tickets are available at sale spots around the city each weekend, as well as at the Weyburn Review office and Barber Motors front desk.
Weyburn city council was told the Weyburn Leisure Centre outdoor pool, Credit Union Spark Centre and Weyburn Art Gallery will be closed for two weeks, for annual facility maintenance, starting Monday, Aug. 28.
The WLC indoor pool and Spark Centre/WAG will reopen on Monday, Sept. 11. The temporary shutdown of the facilities is important to make sure they stay well-maintained and function properly.
Those with passes for either facility will have the two weeks added onto their membership period.
• Council was informed of a few special events coming up for residents to take note of in the coming weeks.
Mayor Marcel Roy said the City will be celebrating the 110th anniversary of the City of Weyburn.
A barbecue will be held on Friday, Sept. 1 at City Hall from 12 to 1 p.m., and a number of city archives will be on display for residents to
check out.
Coun. Mel Van Betuw noted that the Southeast Newcomers Services and the St. Vincent de Paul parish will hold a barbecue for all residents and newcomers on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 5:30 p.m., at McKenna Hall.
Coun. Laura Morrissette said the Weyburn Agricultural Society will hold a movie night on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Exhibition Hall, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy 3.
The proceeds from the movie will be donated to the Spark Cinema project for Weyburn’s new theatre. There will be limited seating available, but people are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.
• City engineer Jennifer Wilkinson gave an update on areas where there is construction ongoing, including the intersection of 16th Street and First Avenue NE.
Work will begin at the intersection this week, and motorists will see lane restrictions, and
for a time the intersection will be closed off, with signs up for detours around the area.
Some sidewalk construction is ongoing on
Government Road and Railway Avenue, and some minor work remains on Mergens Street, plus work will begin shortly on Duncan Drive. In addition,
Fifth Avenue North will be closed off until October, with work including adding a new watermain for construction of Weyburn’s new hospital.
There will also be replacements of valves and hydrants at a number of locations around the city, with work taking one to two days at each location.
The youngest group of dancers from De Tricky Feet studio performed a routine for their parents and the public at the entertainment tent during Heritage Village Days on Friday afternoon. Their teacher noted these girls had just started their summer classes that morning.
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The month-end supper at the Wheatland Seniors Centre will be held on Friday, Aug. 25, with a pork cutlet dinner. Those attending are asked to be at the Centre before 5 p.m. The guest speaker for the evening is Edna from Envision Counselling and Support Centre.
Phone 306-842-3503 to put your name down on the list or come in and write name down on the list. The Deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 23, before noon.
The results of the Wheatland Seniors Centre’s activities from Aug. 7-11 are as follows.
Kennedy Nelson painted her clay mask during an art class at the Credit Union Spark Centre on Aug. 2. She is a participant in the art-rec program, which provides a variety of activities throughout the summer.
In bridge, first went to Meta Murray; second was Shirley Sparks, and third was Basil Holyer.
In hi-lo whist, Chris Herlick and Phyllis Lindskog won first place; Faye Johnson and Marge Schultz were second; and Gladys Lokken and Sharon Eggum placed third.
The winners of canasta were, in first, Joan Gregory; in second, Lavine Stepp; in third, Jean Reich; in fourth, Marge Warnke; and in fifth, Sheila Greiner.
In Kaiser, Faye Johnson and Marge Schultz placed first; Marie Marcotte and Jorja Swanson were
second; and Melba Bent and Norma Kapusianyk placed third.
The winners of Thursday Crib were, in first, Cheryl Vogel and Emily Zyla; in second, Ray and Connie Boucher; and in third, Chris Herlick and Phyllis Lindskog.
In shuffleboard, Coral Schindel and Pat Schutz won first; Connie Boucher and WillaMae Donald came second; Bill Irvine and Rick Wanner placed third.
Bingo is held at the Wheatland Sr. Centre every Thursday at 1 p.m. Slider cards are 50¢ each.
We often in life, especially growing up, aspire to do great things and have great impact in our world. I would day dream about the things I would do if I became Prime Minister of Canada and the things I could do to help people. Or if I became a famous scientist and created the next invention that would help so many people.
Don’t get me wrong, these are great aspirations. But we often forget that it is the simplest of things that have the greatest impact in our world.
One time, sitting in service, the pastor who just finished speaking asked if we would pray for the per-
son next to us. With no one sitting next to me I turned to the man behind me, who I had never met before, and asked if I could pray for him.
It was the simplest of prayers that I had prayed. I quickly noticed tears streaming down his face has he greatly thanked me for praying for him. I was astounded how it had really touched his heart.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 (NIV) says, “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encour-
age the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
When we accomplish these simple things we are fulfilling God’s will for our life. The one who created all of the universe with all of its beautiful detail and complexity simply says when we do these little things we will have great impact.
Can you imagine what life would be like if we all made these our priority for the day? Lord Bless you this day.
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Weyburn council and administration will complete a fouryear strategic plan, and begin work on the 2024 budget, after releasing results of a citizens survey at council on Monday
Weyburn police laid charges in relation to a stolen licence plate, and recovered a stolen motorcycle out of Regina in the past week
The Weyburn Red Wings reviewed positive financial and operational reports for the 2022-23 season at their AGM, and are setting plans for the upcoming season, with camp on Aug. 25-27
Harvest operations are underway in the southeast region, with progress in fall rye, pulse crops, and haying is mostly done.
It is very frustrating to face the current blockage of Canadian news by Facebook, and I feel powerless to do anything about it, even as a journalist. Social media is the most commonly used source, since people are very comfortable in just watching their feeds for what matters the most in their lives.
Twitter and LinkedIn have not joined the ban, however Facebook is the most popular platform with over 2.96 billion users in the world.
Meta, the parent company for Facebook, has pulled Canadian news content off their platform in response to the Online News Act. I am not a politician, or even someone responsible for the drafting of federal legislation, but did our federal government really expect to take on the big wigs of Meta and Google?
Who does the Online News Act really help? It definitely is not supporting or benefiting Canadian news offices. The Online News Act is not about payment for the reproduction of journalists’ work, instead it is about payment for links.
Canadian news sites would lose valuable referral traffic without those links available to other social media platforms. This was easily proved last week, after Facebook officially fulfilled their vow to remove Canadian news links from their platform.
News outlets like newspapers, TV and radio have
seen a drastic decrease of traffic to their websites. This is even after spending advertising dollars and writing editorials encouraging our customers to bookmark their favourite news outlet (and you really should bookmark SASKTODAY.ca).
The average consumer of news is still relying on social media and it will be a break of habits to go back to opening up a web browser and clicking on a bookmark. In a way, we have been conditioned to expect things in a click of a button, or a swipe on our mobile phone, and are dependent on the apps available.
According to a recent report, 85 per cent of Canadians admit to not having a subscription to a Canadian news site, meaning most rely on social media or Google to access media content. In that same report, more than two in five Canadians stated they get their news exclusively through Facebook or Google.
There are better ways to build a partnership with Google, Meta and other social media platforms - to allow all Canadians the ease and access to their news. If only the federal government had taken steps to talk to the people in the business of journalism first, especially to companies who had made strong connections and relationships. The Online News Act could have been a piece of legislation that would satisfy journalists, social media platforms and the federal government.
In the meantime, support your local news outlet as much as you can. We are still doing the work as journalists that you have valued over the years.
Do you or someone you know struggle with staying sober on a daily basis?
If so, it can be really challenging to remain sober while dealing with other issues in your life.
As a result, here are five ways on how to maintain your sobriety and remain alcohol free.
1. Learn how to stay sober: Your best bet is to learn the techniques that will help you to remain sober. It is important to be aware of what you should and should not do when trying to maintain your sobriety. Talk to other addicts to see what they do to avoid alcohol.
2. Take part in a support group: Join a local support group to meet other people who are in your situation. Get to know the other members of the group and try to learn new ways in dealing with your mental health issues. Many people will be willing to help you if you ask for some assistance.
3. Work with a professional: Find a person that you can work with who will help you to stay sober. You can find someone at your local treatment facility or you can talk to your doctor for more information. You can also talk to an addiction counsellor to see if they know of anyone who can help you.
4. Learn to take it one day at a time: Instead
of worrying about how you will get through the rest of the week or coming month, try to focus on today. Each day can provide us with different opportunities to learn new things and that includes learning how to deal with your problems. Focus on the present and do not think about what may happen next week.
In addition, learn how to manage your fearful thoughts. When experiencing a negative thought, read some positive statements and affirmations that will help lift your spirits and make you feel better. Remember that your fearful thoughts may be exaggerated so balance these thoughts with realistic thinking and common sense.
5. Don’t give in to peer pressure: Do not let your friends and relatives pressure you into drinking alcohol. Politely say that you do want to drink and stay firm in making your decision. Don’t let others pressure you into drinking when you are trying to remain sober.
Instead of relying on your friends and other people in your life, try to rely on God to help get you through. Be persistent and be open in the avenues that God may provide to you in solving your problems. It is not always easy, however God is in control and he will help you as long as you make an effort.
Your access to local, provincial and national news is going to be revoked on Google, Facebook and Instagram.
And it’s not because of anything we’ve done.
Recently, Canada passed the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18, which has led to a standoff between the government, Google and Meta — the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram.
Both Google and Meta have said they plan to cut ties with the news industry in Canada as a result.
This means Meta will block the posting and sharing of our news articles on Facebook and Instagram. Google will also remove links to our sites and articles in Google News, Discover and search results. They’ll also cancel significant content licensing agreements already in place with our parent company, Glacier Media.
Undoubtedly, this will have a huge impact not solely on us but, more importantly, on people like yourself who may use these platforms to discover what’s happening in your community and to get context to events happening in your own backyard.
We’re not planning on going anywhere, but here’s how you can help:
1. Sign up for our free daily newsletter by scanning the QR code. (And encourage your family and friends to do the same.)
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With your help, more people will be able to get their local news from a trusted source. In today’s age of misinformation, that’s more important than ever.
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The Weyburn this Week team The Weyburn This Week teamThe Canadian Powerlifting Union Western Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships were held August 10-13 in Brandon, Man.
Tthere were six athletes from Weyburn in the Bench Press Championships. In the sub-junior unequipped division, Kieran Hamel was successful with a press of 92.5 kg in the 66 kg weight class, while Owen Istace was able to grind out 147.5 kg in the 120 kg weight class.
A Weyburn soccer player, Gabriella Friesen, spent part of her summer vacation taking in a soccer camp while in Toronto, and ended up with an invitation to play in an international tournament in Spain next spring.
The camp had guest coaches from Madrid, Spain, and they covered many techniques and skills for playing the game.
One of the challenges for Gabriella was she was one of the few girls taking part in the camp. As a goalie and defenceman, she had lots of opportunity for playing, which she enjoyed.
“They worked on pretty well all of the areas you need play in soccer. They
had a different coach every day, so you rotated through the coaches during the week,” said Gabriella.
At the end of the evaluations of the players at camp, she was invited to be a part of the U14 Team Canada for the World Cup in Madrid, to be held on March 20-29, 2024, with the competition to take place on March 25-28.
This was a surprise to her, as she wasn’t even expecting to be playing at the camp when her family went out to Toronto for their vacation time.
“We’ll have 11 training sessions before the actual competition, and a team bonding time, along with a tour of Madrid and the sta-
dium we’ll be playing in,” said Gabriella.
She will need to raise funds for the trip, including the cost of the flight and her accommodations, so her family are making plans for fundraisers to help her out.
The tournament will have 40 teams from 15 countries, with over 500 soccer players to take part in the competition. “That’s one my dreams, is to play in a big stadium in front of big crowds,” she said.
Gabriella just turned 12 years old, and will be heading into Grade 7 at the Weyburn Comp this fall. She is very thankful to her soccer coaches for helping her develop her skills, particularly Tyler Hillstead, and Brennan Roy, who helped her develop as a goalie.
In the equipped bench press division Natalie Butz completed 85 kg successfully in the 84 kg sub-junior category. Charlene Cossar had a gold medal finish in the Open 76 kg weight class with a bench press of 110 kg. Ryan Fowler had a bench press of 152.5 kg in the 120+ kg Master 1 weight class. Heidi Fowler had a very successful bench press setting a new National Record of 141 kg (310 lbs.) in the 84+ kg Master 1 weight class.
In the powerlifting event,
Calla Hrynewich competed in the 63 kg unequipped subjunior category. She took home silver with a squat of 100 kg, bench press of 50 kg, and deadlift of 127.5 kg. Calla then competed again on Sunday in the equipped division with a squat of 127.5 kg, a new national record bench press of 89.5 kg and a deadlift of 130 kg.
Marnel Spencer competed in the unequipped Master 3 - 52 kg weight class. She set new national records in all three lifts with a squat of 88 kg, a bench press of 57 kg, and a deadlift of 118 kg.
Kristin Balog competed on the other platform at the same time in the Master 1 84 kg weight class. Kristin finished in the bronze medal position finishing her day with a squat of 122.5 kg, a bench press of 65 kg, and a deadlift of 142.5 kg.
Chelsea Wahl competed in the Open 63 kg weight class and finished her day with a 132.5 kg squat, 60 kg bench press, and a 140 kg deadlift.
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The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown petroleum and natural gas public off ering was held on August 8, and raised $16,689,771.93 for the province.
Of the 111 parcels posted, 92 parcels received acceptable bids. These bids covered 22,060.899 hectares.
The Weyburn-Estevan area saw the most activity in the sale, as it brought in $9,022,070.38 for 70 leases out of 78 posted ones, and three of four exploration licences, totaling 9,146.727 hectares.
The leases brought in a total of $6,006,215 or $888.86 per hectare, and the exploration licenses brought in $3,015,855 or $1,262 per hectare.
The highest bonus bid and dollars per hectare received on an exploration licence in the southeast area was $2,511,655.57, or
$3,534.77 per hectare.
Cougar Creek Land Ltd. was awarded this 710-557-ha licence located 13.5 km south of Radville, adjacent to the Skinner Lake Ratcliffe Oil Pool.
The highest dollars per hectare received in this off ering is $11,040.85 per hectare. This 129.519-ha lease was awarded to Hummingbird Energy Inc. and is located 9.5 km southeast of Lampman, within the Steelman Frobisher Beds Oil Pool.
A fter three of six public o fferings this fiscal year, the province has received $37,183,902.32 in revenue. This greatly exceeds the $19.4 million that was budgeted for the entire 2023-24 fiscal year.
The next scheduled date for a public o ffering in Saskatchewan is October 3, 2023.
Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry continues to drive down greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), according to a news release from the provincial government.
In 2022, provincial emissions from venting and flaring at upstream oil facilities decreased to 3.9 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2e) - a reduction of 64 per cent below 2015 levels (or 7.0 Mt CO2e).
“We have seen the industry make significant efforts over the last few
years to install combustion equipment at oil wells and facilities where previously gas was vented,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said. “This comes at considerable expense for some of the companies and we thank them for taking these steps to protect our environment.”
Venting emissions involves directly releasing methane, a potent GHG, to the atmosphere, while flaring means burning the gas, which generates carbon dioxide but greatly
reduces the methane content. Declines in emissions are also due to the repurposing of produced gas to generate energy, which in some cases was used to power equipment that a company may use on site.
More vented and flared gas was also collected in 2022, due to additional infrastructure projects coming online that expanded gas collection infrastructure in Saskatchewan.
Emissions from venting and flaring activities also dropped from 13 per cent
and 10 per cent, respectively, from 2021 levels.
The Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations came into effect in 2019, with regulated limits in effect for 2020, to reduce GHG emissions from the upstream oil and gas sector by 40-45 per cent by 2025 from 2015 levels. Results in 2022 continue to demonstrate Saskatchewan’s regulatory leadership and the innovation of the upstream oil and gas sector in reducing GHGs across the province.
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Southeast College is pleased to announce a new Entrepreneurship for Trades program starting this fall. This new and innovative program is the first of its kind and only available for registration through Southeast College.
Through the Entrepreneurship for Trades program, new entrepreneurs will develop the skills they need to turn their ideas, products, and services into tomorrow’s success stories with comprehensive justin-time business education.
Entrepreneurship for Trades is comprised of four 20-hour courses delivered online with three live sessions per course. The full program can be completed in only two semesters and students who complete the full program
will receive a professional Microcredential crest that can be used on LinkedIn pages, professional portfolios, and resumes.
“The work of today’s trade entrepreneurs goes beyond starting a business,” emphasized Dr.
Vicky Roy, Southeast College President and CEO. “To advance in the trades career, it is essential to learn how to think and act like an entrepreneur. Developing entrepreneurial thinking, behaviours and sustain -
able innovation business practices are the key to future career success.”
Prospective students are invited to find out more and register for this amazing program on our website homepage at www.southeastcollege.org
SaskPower’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility was available 70 per cent of the time from April 1-June 30, capturing 148,938 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) during the three-month span. The numbers were released by the Crown corporation in mid-July.
The CCS facility was offline for much of May for semi-annual routine
maintenance and cleaning. Unplanned issues at Boundary Dam Unit 3 delayed the restart of the facility into June. The CCS facility cannot operate when Unit 3 is offline.
The 70 per cent online figure is lower than the 75 per cent target that SaskPower has for CCS.
It is also the lowest figure since SaskPower began releasing the CCS facility’s
reliability on a quarterly rather than a monthly basis in mid-2022.
Unit 3 at Boundary Dam was available 70.5 per cent of the time in the second quarter, below its target of 80 per cent.
No further information was provided by SaskPower on exactly how long the CCS facility was offline for maintenance, and the cause of the unplanned
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issues for Unit 3. The acid plant was online 58.3 per cent of the time, below the target of 70 per cent. The plant has reached the 70 per cent threshold just twice in the past five quarters.
In addition, 927 tonnes of sulphuric acid were produced, below the expected level of 1,200 tonnes.
While online, the CCS facility had a daily average capture rate of 2,365 tonnes, with a peak one-
day capture of 2,790 tonnes. This resulted in an emissions intensity of 444 tonnes of CO2 per gigawatt hour, which is within the current federal carbon tax threshold of 549 tonnes of CO2 per gigawatt hour.
A series of pumpjacks worked to bring crude petroleum up for production in the
University of Regina geologist Dr. Leslie Robbins has received a $60,000 Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Alliance grant to find ways to sustainably explore for lithium in Western Canada.
During this project. Robbins will work with EMP Metals, an earlyentry lithium exploration and development company that is contributing their expertise and $30,000 over two years to the project.
Lithium, a soft, silverywhite alkali metal, is required in batteries that can be used in electronics, electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. While production traditionally comes from ore deposits in countries like Australia and China, or shallow groundwaters from South America, there is also the possibility of recovering it from brines (salty waters) deep in the subsurface of Western Canada.
“Lithium is a great option to help provide clean and renewable energy
technologies – and demand for it is anticipated to increase substantially in the coming years,” said Robbins, an assistant professor in the university’s Faculty of Science. “There’s been a lot of momentum in Western Canada to extract lithium from subsurface brines.
“However, our understanding of this process is in its infancy, and there’s a lack of a predictive framework to find the locations of these lithium deposits in subsurface brines. Working with EMP Metals Corp, my project will help advance this work.”
“EMP is pleased to support the research being done by Dr. Robbins and his team. We believe that Western Canada, and in particular southeastern Saskatchewan, has huge reserves of lithium and we are dedicated, as a company, to responsibly developing these reserves through to production, building value for our shareholders and Canadians as a whole,” said
Lithium occurs naturally as a component of the dissolved solids in these deep brines. This project will focus on tracing the source of lithium in these subsurface waters within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin – a 1.4 million square kilometre area in Western Canada that includes southwestern Manitoba, southern Saskatchewan, Alberta, northeastern British Columbia, and the southwest corner of the Northwest Territories.
Robbins says the project addresses a significant need within Canada
– understanding the source of lithium, a critical step in establishing a domestic supply of the metal.
“While this particular project is currently focused on the southern Saskatchewan area, we hope that the team’s results will be able to guide exploration for lithium in subsurface brines throughout Western Canada and in other large sedimentary basins,” says Robbins. Robbins said a sustainable source of lithium will be essential for Canada to meet its climate goals and help mitigate the ways that humans are contributing to climate change.
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Shirkieis riding her bike a lot through the summer, as she is attempting to raise money towards cancer research and support for families as part of the “Great Cycle Challenge”.
She began taking the challenge in 2018, and has ridden every year since then, raising over $44,600 so far.
Mary began this year’s campaign on Aug. 1, and will ride five days a week until Aug. 31,
with the goal of raising $10,000 and riding 350 km in August. As of Tuesday morning, she had raised $6,514 towards that goal, and had ridden 135.6 km.
“When I first started in 2018, I had hopes of maybe raising $200 or $300, but I ended up raising almost $5,000. I have very generous friends and family who donate,” said Mary, adding there are some businesses in the city who have been supporting her as well.
The Great Cycle Challenge raises money for cancer research and support programs for families whose children are battling cancer.
Part of the inspiration for her riding is that she lost both of her parents to cancer. “I’ve experienced sitting by the bed of a person dying of cancer. Kids should not have to go through that,” she said. “I have kids and grandkids, and I’m blessed that they are healthy, and I want to do whatever
Mary is taking pledges and donations now, both online and in person, and donations can be made on her behalf until Sept. 30.
To donate online and to track her progress, go to the website at greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/MaryShirkie.
For those who would prefer donating to her with cash or a cheque, she can be contacted by text or phone at 306-8919639 and she will pick up donations in person.
Hunting season is approaching, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding hunters that now is the time to plan and prepare.
Saskatchewan Hunters and Trappers Guide
Season start dates vary depending on the wildlife management zone, hunting method and game species.
The Saskatchewan Hunters and Trappers Guide includes a comprehensive list of season dates that all hunters should know.
The guide also includes important information on hunting and trapping regulations, licences and fees, and
highlights of what is new for 2023, including new wolf hunting opportunities. Visit saskatchewan. ca/hunting to download a copy of the guide.
Printed copies of the Saskatchewan Hunters and Trappers Guide are available at Ministry of Environment field offices with front counter service, licence issuers, conservation field offices and some provincial parks.
Hunting licences Big Game Draw licences were available for purchase as of August 1, and regular licences were available as of August 15.
Hunters have a few options to purchase a licence:
• Online through the Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) system, any time of the day.
• In person from any Saskatchewan hunting licence issuer. In person at a Ministry of Environment office with front counter service or at select provincial park offices.
• By phone at 1-855848-4773 (you will require a credit card).
Hunters must provide their HAL identification number, or any other identification number previously added to their
HAL account.
Permission to hunt on private lands
Approximately 85 per cent of the land in southern Saskatchewan is privately owned or controlled. Hunters are legally required to obtain consent from the landowner or occupant prior to hunting.
On the website
The Government of Saskatchewan website has useful information that will inform every step of planning a hunting trip, including The 2022 Hunter Harvest Survey results (as well as results from previous years).
Mary Shirkie of Weyburn rode her bike on a path in Tatagwa Parkway near River Park, as she takes part in the “Great Cycle Challenge” to raise funds for cancer research. Her goal is to ride 350 km in August, doing an average of 16.6 km a day, five days a week.
The report on losses of public money within Saskatchewan health organizations has been tabled with the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
One of the reported losses was from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in Weyburn, as it was noted an SHA employee took cleaning supplies and equipment for personal use.
The Hoium family worked together to plant a tree, as they took part in the Tatagwa Tree Day last Saturday morning. The family included mom Kayla, Lincoln, Harrison (pouring wood chips around it), dad Jason and Makenna. A total of 135 trees were planted on land across from River Park.
The supplies and equipment had a value of $2,000. The employee was terminated, and the matter was reported to the Weyburn Police Service, and mischief charges were laid.
The Ministry of Health reports losses by the SHA in keeping with similar reporting of losses within ministries and Crown agencies.
By Sheaunid Wiggins, 306-722-3642
Fillmore – Former Fillmore area farmer, Ron Mrychka of Katepwa Lake, passed away suddenly on August 4 at the age of 73.
