Regina-based group “Billarney” played a number of traditional Irish folk tunes at the “Friends of Isaiah” fundraiser held last Saturday at the former Great Plains Ford auction building. The group included Isaiah Evans’ nurse, Jan Cibart, playing a violin in the front row, second from right. The fundraiser included a barbecue and bouncy houses, with proceeds going towards the Evans family to buy a medical van to safely transport Isaiah.
The Weyburn Care-AVan Society received major support from area organizations, enabling them to buy a van to replace their aging 2013 unit.
With donations including a $40,000 grant from the Kinsmen Telemiracle, and $1,500 from the Sooline Cruisers, along with other donations, the society was able to purchase a 2022 Chrysler Caravan STX, with a Braunability commercial rear-entry fold-out ramp.
“This is a great service for Weyburn,” said Trevor Sealy, president of the Sooline Cruisers.
Kin Club member Marie Reeve, who volunteers on the Care-AVan board, helped Myron Fletcher to fill out the application to Telemiracle for the grant, and noted it was very extensive in asking for what the organization needs and why.
“We saw it as a need in the community, as the other van was getting old and worn out,” said Reeve, add-
ing the club members have all helped out at the annual Telemiracle broadcast.
Noting she sometimes helps acquaint families with how to use the rental van, she said the families are always very grateful for the use of the van, as often it’s used for important family occasions such as to get a relative to a wedding or to visit at Christmas time.
Other organizations which contributed to the purchase included the G. Murray and Edna Forbs Foundation, Weyburn Credit Union, Bill and Helen Davidson Foundation, Weyburn Police Association and the Weyburn Quota Club.
Fletcher said they had ordered a 2023 van, but it was sold on them. They had a 2022 Caravan available that only had 50 km on it, and they were offered it at $10,000 less than the newer van.
He noted that just in the first month of use, it has had 1,500 km put on it.
This van can be used
by families who need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle to transport a loved one to a medical appointment, a family function or for just an outing.
The van can be driven by anyone with a valid
driver’s licence, as the Care-A-Van Society does not provide a driver.
The van can be booked with the in-town rate of $20 for the first hour and $10 for each additional hour, or the out-of-town rate of $85
per day, which includes the first 100 km, and 50 cents per km over that. Care-AVan pays for the gas.
Contact the Weyburn Care-A-Van for bookings at 306-861-2219.
Weyburn Care-A-Van
provides the only wheelchair-accessible vehicles for public use in Weyburn and area, and are a volunteer-run organization who welcome new members. Care-A-Van is also looking for part-time drivers.
The Communithon Entertainment Committee is now welcoming applications for entertainers on behalf of the 42nd Weyburn Communithon. A reminder that the ongoing Communithon theme is “Fall in Love with Communithon.”
Each year performers come out and help to raise much needed funds for these community agencies so they can continue to provide their valuable programs and services for the citizens of the city and surrounding area.
This year’s event will again feature live, in-
person entertainment. To be part of this event, the Communithon Entertainment Committee would ask residents to visit their webpage www.communithon. com, fill out the application form and then email it back to communithonentertainment@gmail.com.
The event will feature a new spotlight this year, “Battle of the Acts.” The first three acts to apply for “Battle of the Acts” will be competing against one another to raise the most donations. The winner will be decided based upon how much money the “acts” re-
ceive in donations prior to Communithon, as well as during their half hour live set during the event. The winner chosen will be the closing act of the night.
The deadline to register for Community is October 2nd 2023. If the public has any questions regarding the registration, they may email the Entertainment Committee and they will provide guidance.
The Committee looks forwarding to seeing the community come together for the 42nd annual Communithon being held on October 27th from 8 a.m.
to 11 p.m. Together as a community, Weyburn can help Communithon reach their goal of $82,023.
The 10 community agencies that will benefit from your talents include Big Brothers Big Sisters; Canadian Mental Health Association-Weyburn; Canadian National Institute for the Blind; Care-A-Van Society; Community Low Income Centre; Envision Counselling & Support Centre; Inclusion-Weyburn; Southeast Newcomer Services Weyburn; Spinal Cord Injury, and the Weyburn Youth Centre.
School is back in session, and that means the YouthBiz 2023 contest is now open.
YouthBiz is a business competition designed for Grade 6 to 12 students in the Community Futures (CF) Sunrise area, in southeast Saskatchewan (whether in traditional, home school or other alternative school programs).
The contest promotes entrepreneurship, financial literacy and digital skill building.
Since it was started by CF Sunrise in 2007, over 3,050 students from southeast Saskatchewan have competed for more than $32,000 in prize money.
To enter YouthBiz, students simply come up a fantastic business idea, write about it following along with questions in the YouthBiz Guide, and submit their entry on or before the contest deadline of 4
p.m. on Nov. 14, 2023.
Students and teachers have already contacted CF Sunrise to arrange for school workshops and contest resource material.
“We are excited to offer this contest again and look forward to some amazing entries. Youth entrepreneurship is definitely thriving in southeast Saskatchewan,” said Andria Brady, General Manager of Community Futures Sunrise.
The complete Guide and all related information can be found on the website: https://cfsask.ca/ sunrise-services/sunriseprograms, or those interested can email youthbiz@ cfsunrise.ca
CF Sunrise offers digital support to businesses, nonprofits, and organizations in all areas of Saskatchewan. The program includes providing access to digital tools and resources, as well as training and support.
National Legion Week proclaimed
Weyburn Legion executive members Jerry Ponto and Conni Fowler, along with sergeant-at-arms
Owen White, were presented with a copy of the proclamation for National Legion Week by Mayor Marcel Roy at city council on Monday night. National Legion Week will be observed from Sept. 17 to 21, and includes a meet-and-greet with veterans on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Weyburn Legion. All members of the community are invited to come out and honour those who serve, as the Legion will offering free coffee and cinnamon buns and have items on display.
Bookmark our website: www.SASKTODAY.ca
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal was established in 1995 to formally recognize the selfless devotion of the province’s volunteers, and as a way to present role models to Sas-
katchewan citizens.
Individuals or groups are encouraged to nominate current or former long-term residents of Saskatchewan who go above and beyond for their community through acts of volunteerism.
Nominations will be received until October 31,
2023. Online nominations are encouraged, but nominations will also be accepted by mail, courier or in-person.
For more information on the award, or to nominate someone for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, visit saskatchewan. ca/honoursawards.
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Weyburn city council gave approval to the Weyburn Humane Society for their discretionary development permit for a new animal shelter, to be located at 1810 East Avenue.
Weyburn Airport paving complete with CAP
A Community Airport Partnership program grant helped Weyburn to complete a big paving project at the airport
Weyburn police charge driver for fleeing police
The Weyburn Police Service charged a driver with impaired driving, dangerous driving and flight from police after a traffic stop was conducted on Sunday night
Real estate sales, listings up in August
Real estate sales and new listings in Weyburn were up in August, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association
Fall is approaching. It is a beautiful time of year, with autumn leaves falling, and farmers completing their harvest operations in the fields. Fall is a time for people to gather in appreciation and thanks, and share in family and community.
It is also a time to remember to give back to those in need in our community, especially as students back within their classrooms. There are many families still struggling with finances, and an increased demand of clients to the Salvation Army Food Bank.
The food bank is such a valuable program to this community. Donations of non-perishable food items, gift cards to grocery stores, and even fresh fruit and vegetables are very much appreciated by the Salvation Army and their client base.
Food insecurity is when not enough nutritious food is reliably accessible due to financial challenges that individuals or households experience. Food banks are typically not-for-profit organizations, not funded by the government, with the mission to provide access to nutritious food on a consistent basis to those who seek assistance.
According to a recent report, 5.8 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households. This means families are making tough decisions about whether they feed themselves, feed their children, or keep the
lights and heat on. This includes 1.4 million children.
Most importantly, when donating to your local food bank, remember to be considerate of those clients who rely on the stock on the shelves. Please do not donate food items that have sat on your shelves for more than a year, as even non-perishable food items do have a listed ‘best before’ date that should be considered.
Please also consider donating gift cards, or making a large cash donation. Food bank employees can get a lot of bang out of those bucks by buying in bulk, and taking advantage of sales at local grocery stores. Also remember that cash donations to non-profit organizations can be claimed during tax season.
Keep it simple too, by contacting the food bank to see if there is anything that is a demand, and anything that is not required. While there is a bigger awareness of donating to food banks during the Christmas season, it is also important to remember that food banks need to keep feeding people throughout the year.
If you are not comfortable donating food or cash, consider donating your time. Check in with the food bank to see if they need some help with sorting of their donations. It is always eye-opening to see the inside workings of a food bank, and to truly value their staff and other volunteers. There are some amazing stories to be shared of how impactful a food bank has been to someone in the community. Sometimes the best way to learn these stories is to experience them first-hand.
What can you do when you find out from your doctor that you have a life-threatening illness?
It can very scary when you realize that you have a serious health issue that could impact the rest of your life.
As a result, here are six tips on what you can do to help overcome your fears when it comes to dealing with an illness.
1. Get all of the facts: The first step you need to do is to get all of the facts regarding your health from your doctor. Do not rush to conclusions about your situation. Get all the necessary information and details of your condition from the professionals before rushing to any judgements. This is a great way in managing your fear of getting older.
2. Determine your options: Once you get all of the details about your illness, the next step is to go through your options with your doctor. Determine what you can do to get better. It is also recommended that you get a second and third opinion from other doctors. You do not want to rely on one person’s advice when making a lifealtering decision regarding your health.
3. Stay positive: Remain positive and avoid negative thinking if possible. Read some self-
help books that have a lot of positive affirmations and statements. Reading these statements can help you to remain positive and replace negative thoughts during your stressful times.
4. Pray often: Prayer works. There are many inspirational magazines and books on how people were helped through the power of prayer. Read some articles to get an idea on how effective prayer can be in your life. Never doubt the power of God. Ask God for help and talk to a priest or minister on how you can get closer to God.
5. Join a support group: Try to find a local support group that helps people in your situation. There are many programs out there that provide assistance to you and your loved ones while you are in a midst of a health crisis. Talk to your doctor or a mental health counselor for more information.
6. Spend time with friends: Develop a network of friends and get involved in different social activities. Friends can reduce loneliness and they can give encouragement regarding your situation.
A person can also volunteer their time to help others. Volunteering can give you the perspective that there are people out there that are worse off then you.
City of Weyburn safety officer Abby Kradovill held the proclamation for Rail Safety Week, signed by Mayor Marcel Roy at Monday’s council meeting. The week will be observed on Sept. 18-24. Kradovill noted there are five major rail crossings in Weyburn, and signs will be posted to remind the public of the importance of safety at all crossings.
Girl Guides of Canada is hoping to restart the program in Weyburn, after it had shut down during the COVID pandemic.
Girl Guides provides spaces that spark the imagination of girls to take their place in the world and take action on what matters to them. It is a place where girls can learn new things, share their passions, and just be themselves. Although there is a long and rich tradition of Guiding in Weyburn, a lack of volunteers and the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the city’s units closing.
“There is a interest for Guiding here, and I’ve been approached by quite a few parents,” said Abby Kradovill, a local Guiding volunteer.
“Being a Girl Guide
leader has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of my life,” said Megan Clake, Provincial Commissioner for Sask. Girl Guides.
“Watching youth grow and develop over time has been nothing short of incredible. I have witnessed shy, reserved girls gain confidence and become leaders, and I’ve seen energetic, creative spirits channel their energy into making a difference in their communities.”
Along with having the chance to lead girls, volunteering with Girl Guides provides a unique opportunity for women to build lasting friendships with other women in your community. Guiders also develop skills that are highly valued in the workplace, such as com -
munications, event planning and leadership skills.
Girl Guides is actively seeking women 18 years or older in the Weyburn area to volunteer to support groups of girls at all levels, with a particular focus on including Sparks (ages 5 and 6), Embers (ages 7 and 8), and Guides (ages 9 to 11).
You do not have to have a child in Girl Guides or any prior Guiding experience to join, just a desire to be part of their vision of a better world, by girls. Volunteers will be set up with a mentor and will be provided with flexible opportunities for training and shared leadership.
“Volunteer as a Guider today – it’s worth your time,” said Clake.
Find out more at girlguides.ca/volunteer.
A cribbage tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16. The cost to enter is $20 per team of two. To register, contact Marlene at 306-891-5230. The deadline to register is Thursday, Sept. 14.
The results of the games and activities held at the Wheatland Seniors Centre from Aug. 21-25 are as follows.The winners of Spades are, in first, Ray
Boucher; in second, Erskine Sandiford; and in third, Mildred Sandiford.
In Hi-Lo Whist, first and second were tied between the teams of Faye Johnson and Marge Schultz, and Sharon Eggum and Gladys Lokken; third went to Ray and Connie Boucher, and fourth was Yvonne Von Hagen and Willa Mae Donald.
The winners of Can -
asta were Marlene Szczecinski in first; Jein Reich in second; Anne Gutzke in third; Shirley Hubbs in fourth; and Eveline Porte in fifth. In Kaiser, first place went to Ray Boucher and Gladys Lokken; second was Norma Kapusianyk and Melba Bent; and third was Jean Fahlman and Jean Knibbs.
The winners of Thursday Crib were Ray and
Connie Boucher in first; Stan Hubick and Sheila Greiner in second; and Marlene Szczecinski and Phyllis Lindskog in third.
In Fun Crib, first went to Garth White; second was Connie Boucher; and third was Marge Schultz.
The winners of Military Whist were Anne Gutzke and Lavine Stepp, Janet VanWinkoop and Phyllis Lindskog in first; Willa
Mae Donald and Bernice Jester, and Ray and Connie Boucher in second; and Jean Fahlman, Gerry Thompson, Gladys Lokken and Coral Schindel were tied for third with Joe Stefaniuk, Basil Holyer, Marie Marcotte and Yvonne Von Hagen.
Bingo is held at the Wheatland every Thursday at 1 p.m. Slider cards are 50¢ each.
The month-end supper will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, featuring a turkey dinner. Those attending should be at the Centre before 5 p.m. as guest speaker Heidi Watson will be speaking at 5 p.m. 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, Sept. 27 before noon.
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The Weyburn Comp Senior A Girls volleyball team kicked off their season at the Hank Lorenzen Cougar Volleyball Classic, hosted at the University of Regina on the weekend. The Eagles were tournament champions in the Premier Division with a record of six wins and one loss.
In initial pool play, the Eagles faced a tough team from Lanigan in the first match falling, 25-22 and 25-12, then they defeated Notre Dame 25-8 and 25-18.
A Weyburn Ravens defender caused a Moose Jaw Spartans running back to fumble the ball on this play, giving the Ravens good field position as Weyburn recovered the ball. The U12 Ravens hosted the Spartans for a league game on Saturday afternoon at WMF field, and lost the game 41-0.
On Saturday, the Eagles had advanced to the premier division and faced Langham winning 25-12, 20-25 and 15-5, then they defeated Virden 25-12 and 25-11.
Advancing into the playoff round, WCS went
up against Wynyard and defeated them 25-16 and 25-18.
The Eagles sought redemption in the semi-final and won over Lanigan in a hard-fought three-set match with scores of 2025, 25-21 and 15-8.
In the final, the Eagles topped the Greenall Griffins from Balgonie in a come-from-behind victory in the first set 27-25, and led the way in the second set 25-22.
Most Valuable Player of the Tournament honours were given to Ella Morken for her exceptional play and leadership.
The next action for the Eagles is this weekend at Mega Volley in Regina, followed by their home tournament on the weekend of Sept. 22-23.
The Weyburn Comp Eagles football team started their season last Friday night in Estevan with a Highway 39 contest against the Elecs. With both teams coming off preseason wins, the energy was high and the fans were loaded and ready to cheer on their teams.
“The team looks good so far, you can tell that everyone is putting in the dedication and everyone wants to be here,” said Conner Kerr, Grade 12 veteran with the Eagles.
“We took control early (in Estevan), scored when we could and got
ahead so that everyone on the team could get in some experience.”
“Since we got ahead early, we could get all our backups in that game and get some playing time. It was nice for everyone to come together and focus on the game,” said Owen Istace, Grade 12 veteran.
The Eagles came out of the gate showing why they will again challenge for the top of the league, with a first possession scoring drive with Kerr connecting with Haydin Buehler on a 47-yard pass and run into the end zone.
On the Elecs next possession, they conceded a
The Weyburn Red Wings won and lost a pair of preseason tilts versus their Highway 39 rivals, the Estevan Bruins, winning 1-0 last Friday night before losing in overtime 3-2 last Saturday night at Crescent Point Place.
On September 15, the game’s lone goal was scored by Brad Banach, assisted by Elijah Anderson, at 8:58 of the first period. Banach was also named the game’s first star, and Estevan goalie Cam Hrdicka was the second star, as he saved 23 of the 24 shots made on his net.
Dazza Mitchell was in goal for the full 60 minutes, and stopped all 33 shots that came his way.
Back at Crescent Point
Place on September 16, the Red Wings’ Seb Hicks opened the scoring with the lone goal of the first period, assisted by local player Wyatt LaCoste.
Jackson Foster made it 2-0 in the second period, assisted by Jacob Visentini.
The Bruins got one back in the second and tied the game in the third with only 1:50 on the clock to send it into overtime. Estevan scored on the powerplay two minutes into overtime to take the win.
Ryan Piekarski was in net the entire match, and made 31 saves on 34 shots.
The Red Wings will host Yorkton on Wednesday night at 7 p.m., and Notre Dame Hounds on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
safety as the Eagles defense came out strong as well. On the Eagles second possession, it was Kerr again hitting Jarret Hayward on a 71-yard pass and run to the end zone to make it 16-0 early in the first.
After another defensive stand, the next two offensive series resulted in a field goal by Kerr, and a touchdown on the ground, punched in by Markus Paquet carrying the ball over the goal line.
“Our first game went really well, it was good to get that first win under our belt,” said Hayward, a Grade 11 receiver and defensive back with the Eagles. “The boys came together, and a lot is com-
ing together for the team.”
“We hope to bring how we started against Estevan when we face Swift Current. We came out with a bang, and we want to move forward and get better every week,” added Hayward.
In the second quarter, the Eagles added a rushing touchdown from Max Vennard, a second field goal from Kerr, and a defensive score off an interception for Paquet. At the half the Eagles went to the clubhouse with a 43-0 lead.
The Eagles came out in the second half with their next group of players leading the way, as the JV kickoff team started off the half and some youth got their chance to show their stuff.
A solid second half of defense kept the Elecs off the board and the Eagles came home with a 44-0 win to start the season.
“It has been a great first week for the Eagles, since we all had a chance to get on the field, and get some play time,” said Max Crane, Grade 12 linebacker for the Eagles. “Playing against Winnipeg was a great help, since we got a lot of players on the field, and it was a great team trip.”
“Obviously there is still some stuff we can be working on as a team, but we have a lot of guys who are ready to hit the field,” added Crane.
Offensively, the Eagles piled up 246 yards of of -
fense with four different running backs carrying the ball and seven different receivers hauling in catches.
Defensively, Brody Walter finished with six tackles, Max Crane had a tackle, a sack and an interception, Haydin Buehler had two tackles and an interception, Conner Kerr had an interception and Markus Paquet finished with three tackles, and an interception.
The next action for the Eagles will be on Saturday, Sept. 16, when they travel to Swift Current, with kickoff at 1 p.m. Their first home game will be Friday, Sept. 29, hosting Moose Jaw Central under the lights.
Weyburn Red Wings player Seb Hicks, No. 19, watched as his shot rebounded off the Estevan Bruins goalie during preseason action on Saturday night at Crescent Point Place. The Wings lost this game 3-2 in overtime, but won 1-0 against the Bruins on Friday night in Estevan.
Santa and the Weyburn Independent Riders gathered at River Park on Saturday afternoon, and handed over donations of food and cash to Nicole Strickland of the Salvation Army following the city-wide motorcycle ride. The Riders collected a total of 1,474 pounds of food and about $500 in cash and gift cards towards restocking the food bank.
The sounds of motorcycles around Weyburn were heard on Saturday afternoon, as the Weyburn Independent Riders held their annual run for the Salvation Army.
Up until now, this event was dubbed the “Toy Run”, as motorcyclists collected toys and cash for Christmas hampers to be provided later by the Salvation Army. This year, the need is for food and other items to fill the shelves of the food bank, as the Salvation Army has plenty of toys stored up for the hampers.
As a result, the Riders brought in a total of 1,474
pounds of food and around $500 in cash and gift cards, presented to Nicole Strickland of the Salvation Army once the ride ended at River Park after going all around the city, including through the downtown and up South Hill.
“It will help us, for sure, until we get some food drives for Christmas in December,” said Strickland.
She noted they are always in need of items like laundry detergent, dish soap, toothpaste and Poise pads, supplies they never buy but are brought in by donations, and are always in high demand by those who use the food bank.
“We can’t seem to keep these things in stock for very long,” said Strickland. “Once in a while, the Rotary Club has donated these items.”
“We’ve had to open for five days a week instead of four, and we’re still booked
solid every week,” she said, noting on Friday they had 15 families go through when initially they had seven scheduled.
On average, in the last while she has seen five new families come in a week, and families who had for-
merly only used the food bank once or twice a year are now coming in at least once a month for supplies.
Strickland noted a number of families who book in for the food bank have jobs, but the price of food is driving them to seek the
assistance of the Salvation Army to make ends meet. The cash they receive in drives like this one are used to buy fresh food items, or to supplement the shelves when the supplies get low, she added.
A Taste of the Nations will celebrate the end of Welcoming Week here in Weyburn on Friday night.
Welcoming Week and the Taste of the Nations is hosted by the Southeast Advocates for Employment Inc., in collaboration with Southeast Newcom -
ers and SWIS (Settlement Workers in Schools).
A Taste of the Nations in the lower level of McKenna Hall will be featured on September 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“We will have booths set up from all around the world serving samples of
traditional cuisine made by newcomers here in Weyburn,” added said Shannon Fodchuk with the SEAE.
Tickets to the Taste of the Nations will cost $15 and that included all the sample cuisine at each booth. To purchase tickets, residents can stop by the
SEAE office at 203-First Street, during office hours on Monday through Friday. Welcoming Week was designed to bring communities together to celebrate diversity and to promote inclusivity. The aim was to create a welcoming environment for newcomers.
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Tourism Radville is organizing a day of activities and events to mark the 13th annual Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the CN Station and grounds.
The day will include a car show, displays, museum tours, food and live entertainment, and a special ham supper and trivia night in the evening.
The day kicks off with the Radius Credit Union’s Fat Cat bike parade, starting at 9:30 a.m., and then the soap box derby down Main Street at 10:30 a.m.
Gates for the CN Station and grounds opens at 11 a.m., and lunch will be available at noon at the Whistle Stop Café in the CN station, along with a beer gardens. Admission to the grounds is by donation.
Activities on the grounds starts at 1 p.m., with the family fun corner, show-and-shine car
show, a rope-making demonstration, museum tours, kids games, and the Gene Galarneau Exhibit of wooden toys. James Dionne will be the musical guest for the day.
The winners of the pie contest will be announced at 2:30 p.m., followed by an auction of the pies, and awards will be presented at 3 p.m.
The ham supper will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., and cost $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, and children who are four and younger can eat for free.
A new feature this year will be a trivia night showdown, starting at 6 p.m.
Radville’s proud heritage includes being settled in 1895, with a post office open in February of 1909. Originally named Wallindale, Radville was incorporated as a town in 1911.
The town took its
The Main Street in Radville had the annual Sports Day parade in June of 1937, with cars and people lining both sides of the street for the big event.
name in part from Conrad Paquin, using the last three letters of his first name, as the town was built on his farm land.
Radville is known as “An Oasis on the Prairie” because of its park and tree-lined streets. The trees are a legacy of Jerry Bertrand, who was a teenager during the Depression of the 1930s and initiated a tree-planting project.
Bertrand died serving in the Second World War, but his name lives on through a park dedicated to his memory. Amenities include the Radville Laurier Regional Park, two schools, a new health care facility, ball diamonds, curling rink and ice rink, and a new swimming pool, and a museum housed in the historic CN Railway station.
Entries for the pie contest at Radville’s Heritage Day were lined up for judging, and will be again on Saturday, Sept. 16. The winners will be announced around 2:30 p.m., followed by an auction of the pies.
Racers in the soap box derby are at the starting line, ready for a race at Radville’s Heritage Day last year. The derby will run on Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m. on Main Street.
Garnet Hart of the Weyburn Rotary Club determined the numbers for the top three winners in the Rotary Club’s annual golf ball drop, held on Saturday evening at the Weyburn Golf Course. A total of 4,222 golf balls were dropped, and Weyburn and Estevan Rotary Clubs will split the proceeds of about $12,000 to support STARS and Estevan Minor Ball.
The Weyburn and Estevan Rotary Clubs combined their efforts to complete the 2023 Golf Ball Drop on Saturday evening, held at the Weyburn Golf Course, with about 4,222 balls dropped.
Both clubs sold tickets for the drop, which resulted in three cash prizes awarded to the winning numbers
By Sheaunid Wiggins, 306-722-3642Fillmore – “33” Central School in Fillmore opened its doors for the new school year on Sept. 5, with 100 students enrolled.
Thirteen kindergarten students began their education, including Bryson Beckstead, Ivy Bourke, Emma Cross, Dexter Gibson, Riot Haider, Robin Hala, Miller Hanson, Kay-
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) welcomes one new and three incumbent directors to its board following a summerlong nomination period.
First-time director Cameron Reich will join returning directors Lesley Kelly, Jocelyn Velestuk, and Glenn Tait on the Sask Wheat Board of Directors.
Each director will serve a four-year term, with Kelly, Velestuk, and Tait continuing into their second consecutive terms. The terms of the four directors will begin on Jan. 9, 2024, following the Sask Wheat Annual General Meeting.
Reich farms east of Craik, where he is the fourth generation to produce grain on his family’s grain farm, and is a parttime adjuster for the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. He has previous experience working for a grain terminal in Davidson, along with experience working for an agricultural technology business that operates throughout Western Canada.
Kelly farms with her family at Watrous, where they grow wheat, canola, and lentils. She is the farmer behind the High Heels & Canola Fields blog where she dispels myths about agriculture and brings consumers and farmers together. Kelly’s goal in being
involved in her community and agriculture is to create conversation, collaborate, and identify solutions that help make agriculture and the community stronger.
Velestuk is part owner of Velestuk Farms Inc., a family operation she runs with her husband and his parents. Her farm is a mixed operation focusing on practices that improve the soil and are based on sound agronomy to help create a more sustainable farm business. Velestuk, who has worked as an agronomist, has a background in research due to her master’s degree in soil science from the University of Saskatchewan.
Tait farms on land his great-grandfather homesteaded on near Meota in 1903. He has been farming full-time since receiving his agriculture (crop science) degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1985. He has served on numerous organizations, including his rural municipality council, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s Crop Committee, and the National Farmers Union.
The four acclaimed directors will join sitting directors Brett Halstead, who serves as Board Chair; Jake Leguee of Fillmore, who serves as Vice-Chair; Scott Hepworth, and Rob Stone.
that dropped in the hole.
First prize of $5,000 goes to Ryan Olson on a ticket sold in Estevan; second prize is to Cyrus Slater, of $3,000, on a ticket sold in Weyburn; and third, for $1,000, went to Tammy Forcier, also on a ticket sold in Weyburn.
Members of both clubs helped to sort the balls,
la Hull, Grayson Leguee, Payton Maurer, Elaina Nicolay, Zander Smith and Lennon Treble.
Other new students at the school include Cutter Buckingham in Grade 2; Gavin Friday in Grade 9, and Deni Gauthier in Grade 11.
Staff members are Vanessa Beckstead, Kylee Carver, Carolyn Griffin, Paul Henderson, Shaleen
and only the balls for the tickets sold went into a big bucket, lifted by a crane from Jerry Mainil Ltd. over the golf hole, with the first three in counted as the winners.
Garnet Hart, who organized the golf ball drop for the Weyburn club, said the sale of tickets was down slightly this year.
Hengen, Jocelyn Hval, Tracy Jones, Natalie McIntosh, Drew Paquette, Dawn Ray, Ginger Treble and Krystal Vollbrecht.
The Fillmore Health Centre management, staff and residents extended thank to the Fillmore and District Lions Club and the Fillmore Healthcare Auxiliary for the funding to purchase new beds for the centre.
Of the total, 2,400 tickets were sold by the Estevan club, and 1,800 by the Weyburn club. The location for the ball drop alternates each year between the two cities.
The proceeds after the winnings will go to support the STARS air ambulance service and Estevan Minor Ball.
The Health Care Centre has a United Church serve on the second Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m., and a Catholic Church service on the fourth Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., and would like to invite members of the community to join the residents for either or both of these services.
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In Memoriam
June 15, 1964 –Sept. 13, 2013
Who suddenly left us ten years ago, A wife, a mother, sister too. Life is not measured in years...
But by the lives touched.
Ten years and not a day passes without many wonderful memories.
Though absent, you are always near.
Remembered for your warmth, kindness, gentle spirit but strong will.
You made us proud and gave our lives such joy and purpose.
Oh, how we wish you were still here.
You are deeply missed, remembered and loved by family, friends and all those who’s lives you touched. loved forever.
Your loving daughters, Taylor and Madison, and husband , Dale.
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One of a group of combines took off a wheat crop on two sections of land for Dale Mainil Farms on Thursday evening, just south of Weyburn, within sight of the P&H terminal. Mainil said as of the end of day Saturday, they were about 95 per cent finished harvest for 2023.
Viterra Canada Inc. announced that it is continuing its long-standing partnership with STARS to sponsor the 2024 edition of the non-profit’s fundraising calendar. This is the ninth consecutive year that Viterra has covered the full printing costs of the calendar, representing a cumulative value of more than $2 million in sponsorship to support of STARS fundraising efforts.
“At Viterra, we’re very proud of our partnership with STARS and the posi -
tive impact it has had on patients and their families across Western Canada, including our employees and customers,” said Kyle Jeworski, CEO for Viterra Canada. “In addition to our annual corporate support, we also make the calendars available for purchase across our asset network and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Viterra team for its ongoing commitment to selling calendars that share the important stories of STARS’ patients.”
Daryl Johnson, a Facil -
ity Assistant at the Viterra facility in Melfort, recently experienced the impact of STARS firsthand when his son Greg was involved in a farming incident.
“I had just arrived to work the afternoon shift when I received a phone call that Greg was in an accident,” said Daryl.
“STARS was able to land right at the farm, saving valuable time and providing critical medical care to Greg on the way to the hospital.” After a
This long cucumber was grown by Debbie LaRose at North Weyburn. It measured 16 inches long, with a circumference of 7.5 inches.
surgery and a lengthy recovery time, Greg is back at work. “Greg, his fiancée Taylor, and our entire family are forever thankful and grateful to have such an important service available in our province.”
The annual STARS calendar campaign is one of the longest-standing fundraisers for STARS. Since the first edition in 1994, the calendar has raised millions of dollars in support of STARS and their mission to deliver
critical care, anywhere.
“STARS is so grateful for our allies at Viterra and their continued support of our calendar campaign,” said Andrea Robertson, president and CEO, STARS. “Their steadfast partnership enables us to share the STARS story and raise the funds needed to continue delivering critical care to our patients, no
matter where they are in Western Canada.”
The calendars will be available until December 1 at most Viterra locations, as well as online at starscalendar.ca.
Those interested in purchasing a calendar or donating to STARS can contact the Viterra facility at Weyburn for more information.
The Rural Municipality of Caledonia No. 99 is presently accepting applications for the position of Public Works Foreman.
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Knowledge of operating and servicing various equipment such as grader, tractor, loader, etc.
- Knowledge of grading techniques and road maintenance
- Good communication and organizational skills, self-motivated
- Class 1A Drivers License (or willing to obtain, an asset)
Duties may include but not limited to:
- To be a working Foreman and equipment operator
- Delegating duties to employees
- Responsible for oversight of maintenance and repair of equipment
- Tracking and ordering inventory
- Overseeing all employees work
- Ensuring all infrastructure is properly maintained
- Other duties as assigned by council
Skills and Abilities:
- Can work well with others
- Can manage time and employees
- Sound decision making
- Can plan and organize job tasks
- Continuous learning skills
- Welding and mechanical skills
Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. The R.M. of Caledonia No. 99 offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive wages.
Please submit your resume detailing qualifications and experience with references by 4:00 p.m. Sept 29, 2023:
RM of Caledonia No 99
Box 328
Milestone, Saskatchewan
S0G3L0
Phone: (306) 436-2050 email: mile@sasktel.net
The R.M. of Caledonia No. 99 thanks all for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Weyburn Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament took place last Friday afternoon at the Weyburn Golf Club. The 2023 Swing for Scholarships tournament raised just over $15,000 in scholarship funds for students pursuing a post-secondary education at Southeast College.
These dollars will be matched through the Ministry of Advanced Education through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program to create just over $30,000 in student scholarships.
Swing for Scholarships
2023 saw 17 teams participating with countless
community supporters including:
• Drive for Education
Sponsors: MNP, Prairie Sky Coop, Weyburn Credit Union, Weyburn Dodge, and JZ Data & Telecom
• Meal Sponsor: Weyburn Oilwomen Association
• Golf Cart Sponsor: IZAN Tire
• Safe Ride Sponsor: Whitecap Resources
• Hole Sponsors: South Country Equipment, WilTech Industries, Protouch Signs, SGEU, SaskTel, Weyburn Chamber of Commerce, Westrum Timber Mart, Century 21 Hometown, Western Financial Group, Mryglod Steel & Metal, Big 106,
Surtest Oilfield Services, Nexans, Crescent Point, FYI Doctors, and Bandits Distilling.
• Skills Hole Sponsors: RBC, Cedar & Vine, Eddie Websters, and Bert Baxter Transport, and many raffle prize sponsors.
The Tournament Low Score and Winning Team was Team City of Estevan, and Tournament Most Honest Score and Highest Score was Team Safety Belts.
The prize for Best Dressed went to Team Weyburn EMS.
Southeast College is proud to offer innovative and flexible programming that encourages students to learn where they live.
Residents are invited to learn more about the potential for nuclear power from Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Saskatchewan through a live, interactive call-in event on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. This event is an opportunity for you to ask questions and stay up to date on our SMR
development project. There are two ways to participate:
• Call SaskPower directly by dialing 1-877-2298493 and enter the code: 122445
• Join online at http://access.live/SaskPower Resident who live in and around the SMR siting
areas of Elbow and Estevan will receive a call from SaskPower directly and will be connected into the event automatically.
If you receive a call between 6:50 and 7 p.m. on Oct. 5, just answer to join in. The phone number they will be calling from is 1-888-852-2768.
Sheldon Zerr putted out on the 18th hole as Jeff and Judy Zerr watched last Friday afternoon at the Weyburn Golf Course. A total of 17 teams entered the annual fundraiser golf tournament.
Larry Sonnenberg showed off some of the really big potatoes he dug out of his garden on Dieppe Drive. The spuds ranged in weight from 1.05 to 1.69 pounds each. Larry said he just made sure they were watered over the summer, and nothing else needed to be added.
