Weyburn This Week - February 29, 2024

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Longtime Legion volunteer receives special medal

A longtime volunteer for the Weyburn branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Harold Whiteoak, was honoured as he received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism at a luncheon on Tuesday.

The medal, usually presented by the Governor General of Canada, was presented by Saskatchewan’s representative, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty, at the luncheon.

The Lieutenant Governor was a special visitor to Weyburn on Tuesday, as he also visited St. Michael School in the morning, and Parkway Lodge in the afternoon.

Whiteoak was nominated for the Sovereign’s Medal by members of the Legion as he volunteers as the branch’s historian,

membership chairman, and the Honours and Awards committee chair.

He has been a member of the Weyburn branch since 1990, and has designed and managed the branch’s membership database, keeps the Veterans Gallery in the Vimy Room updated, and documents historical information on members dating back to the Second World War.

At each of his three appearances, Lt.-Gov. Mirasty touched on his role as the King’s representative for the province of Saskatchewan, and noted he is the honourary patron for the Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was appointed by the government to a five-year term, which will be completed this summer.

Lt.-Gov. Mirasty presents Sovereign’s Medal

Harold Whiteoak of the Weyburn Legion was congratulated after being presented with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism, by Lieutenant-Governor Russ Mirasty, in a ceremony at the Legion Hall on Tuesday. The Lieutenant Governor and his

TeleMiracle 48 raises over $6.1M, many people in province will benefit

TeleMiracle – Saskatchewan’s Charity – wrapped up its 48th edition on Sunday in Regina, with the final numbers on the video tote board showing a total of $6,112,717 raised.

With this year’s incredible generosity added, the total raised by TeleMiracle since 1977 is now over $165,112,717 million.

“TeleMiracle remains rooted in Saskatchewan and

the generosity of Saskatchewan people really shined through once again this weekend,” said TeleMiracle 48 Chair Tyler Hall. “These donations are going to help so many people across the province.”

One of the many highlights of this year’s show were the 75 talented Saskatchewan performers who appeared throughout the telethon. Not only did

these acts showcase the scope of talent from every corner of the province, they also raised money for the telethon – which was once again matched by Nutrien, who presented their donation of $100,000 just before the end of the broadcast.

“Every dollar counts and we are so grateful to the people of Saskatchewan for their continuing support,” stated Hall.

“The best part is that all the money raised stays right here in Saskatchewan, to help their friends, neighbours and communities.”

All TeleMiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan and are granted through the Kinsmen Foundation for specialized medical and mobility equipment, assistance with medical travel, and new and innovative health care

equipment. The Foundation typically receives over 1,000 applications for assistance annually.

Donors who made phone pledges during the telethon can honour them by mailing their donation to TeleMiracle at Box 83000, Saskatoon SK, S7K 9S1.

Planning begins shortly for TeleMiracle 49, to take place March 1-2, 2025 in Saskatoon. Details leading

up to next year’s show will be posted at www.telemiracle.com.

Through the proceeds of this annual telethon, the Kinsmen Foundation is helping people every day in Saskatchewan, to improve their independence and quality of life through gifts of mobility and medical equipment, or funding for medical travel, that they otherwise could not afford.

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wife visited three locations in Weyburn, including St. Michael School in the morning, and Parkway Lodge in the afternoon.

Photo 7198 — Greg Nikkel

COMMUNITY !booster

Eligible agencies can apply for 2024 Communithon funding

Community agencies are welcome to submit their application for funding from the 2024 Communithon.

The Weyburn Communithon is a local annual fundraiser to support Weyburn community agencies and their programs.

Interested organizations in Weyburn and area must complete a United Way Regina funding application package for consideration. Application forms are available by request. Send an email to Kristin Gushuliak at kgushuliak@ unitedwayregina.ca.

Applications opened on Feb. 15, and will close on March 20 by 4 p.m. United Way Regina and the allocations committee of the Weyburn Communithon will review all applications, and final decisions on the 2024 recipient community agencies will be announced on April 3.

Eligible organizations must meet a number of criteria: align with the United Way focus areas,

of All That Kids Can Be; Poverty to Possibility; and Healthy People-Strong Communities; Use the funds in the Weyburn area specifically; are incorporated under provincial or national jurisdiction; are a registered charity in Canada; and will assign a representative to the Communithon committee.

The Weyburn Communithon is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The event has a rich history of helping to raise muchneeded funds for community agencies, and the programs and services that are provided in the Weyburn area.

In the past 40-plus years, it is estimated that over $4 million in funding has returned to the community because of the hard work and dedication of the Communithon committee.

Watch the Communithon Facebook page, and website at www.communithon.com for more information about the 2024 Communithon.

Celebrating a traditional Ukrainian holiday

The Dmytryshyn family gathered to enjoy traditional dishes for Ukrainian Christmas at their home in Weyburn. From left are Zlata, who just turned six, her big brothers Oleh and Vitalii and younger brother Vladyslav, and mom Tetiana. The second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was the day after Zlata’s birthday on Feb. 23, and she marked her second birthday in Canada since her family had to flee their home country for safety. Read their story in the Feb. 28 Weyburn Review.

Golden Spike nominations due March 8

The deadline for nominations for the Golden Spike Award is fast approaching for the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce.

The nominations are due by Friday, March 8, and the winners will be announced at the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce’s President’s AGM

Fillmore news

By Sheaunid Wiggins, 306-722-3642

Fillmore – Longtime Fillmore resident, Lloyd Hall, died on February 18 at age 91. He had been a resident in the Fillmore Health Centre for the last several months.

banquet on Wednesday, March 27 at the Weyburn Legion Hall.

The Golden Spike Award is presented to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the community through volunteer services through the years, or has demonstrated leadership and innovation.

The President’s Annual General Meeting for the Chamber of Commerce will see a new president

take the helm, and a motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Cody Demerais, will give a presentation to the chamber members.

Tickets are $50 each for members, or a table of eight costs $320.

The evening starts with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., and the program is at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are available through the chamber office, or by going on their website to place the order.

At the AGM, chamber

members will be asked to vote on a change to the bylaws, to change from appointing auditors to submit audited financial statements on the chamber’s books, to CPA firms to be nominated by members present to compile financial information for a fiveyear term. A compiled financial statement shall be presented at the annual meeting, and at any time required by the board.

Having fun with swim time

Many families came out to enjoy the indoor swimming pool during the February break at the Weyburn Leisure Centre. CUPE paid for two free afternoons of swimming, on Wednesday and Friday.

Photo 6167 — courtesy Tetiana Dmytryshyn

Photo 3016 — Greg Nikkel

Ukrainian family marks anniversary of invasion

The Dmytryshyn family of Weyburn celebrated the birthday of daughter Zlata for the second time in Canada, as it falls on the day before the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine City council passes tenders for year’s projects

Weyburn city council passed a number of tenders to get an early jump on lining up contractors for the coming year’s projects

Adjudicators named for Weyburn Music Fest

Three adjudicators were named for the Weyburn Rotary Music Festival, including Laurien Gibson for vocal classes, Dianne Gryba for piano, and Dr. Nora Wilson for band classes.

Suspended driver arrested on several charges

Weyburn police and RCMP combined their efforts to find and arrest a suspended driver wanted on a number of charges Thursday

TAKE A LEAP, ENJOY A NEW ACTIVITY

Sabrina Kraft skraft@weyburnreview.com

We are observing a Leap Year as today, February 29, is a date that only exists on the calendar every four years. This day is added to the calendar in leap years as a corrective measure because the Earth does not orbit the Sun in precisely 365 days. There are some unusual traditions and celebrations that are part of our folklore now, encouraging people to ‘take a leap’ and do something different.

I am fortunate enough to be challenged on a weekly basis to think of something new and different as a writing topic for this column. I try to find little breaks in my routine, by changing the small things. It can be difficult to step out of your comfort zone, but sometimes you find something that connects and gives your mind that little spark of energy.

A routine does keeps you regulated throughout your day and helps organize your time, and most people have their own personalized routine. Your brain does not exert a lot of energy focused on the usual tasks, such as brushing your teeth, taking a shower or eating your meals. Therefore, having a daily routine leaves you feeling accomplished in the day’s tasks.

Indeed, our brains crave routine, habit, and predictability. I know that my work schedule is one of those routines where I am doing similar tasks on the same day of the week – such to the point that when there is a Stat holiday, I am thrown off by not going to work on that particular day. It is common to hear ‘what day is it?’ after a Stat holiday in our office.

It is just as important to introduce a little chaos, when you can, so that you are more prepared to handle unplanned chaos when it happens. There should be a balance between having the predictable routine, and the little extra sparks of the new and

different. When you are introducing something new, remember that the goal should be to get out of your comfort zone.

Sometimes it is a good thing to take a break in your routine, and do something different. It does not have to be something major or a big change either, as making tiny, seemingly irrelevant changes to your daily patterns can stimulate nerve cells and boost production of neurotoxins, which help brain cells thrive. Some ideas include: eating at a new restaurant that just opened in your community, trying out a new hobby or past-time, listening to a Podcast or new music, or even just reading a recently released book from a new author.

Even exploring the world around you can have a positive effect. On your drive home, stop by some of the points of interest in the community, or just take time to take a walk around your neighbourhood, or sit in one of our community parks. There are also benefits to finding the right hobby, so that there is something exciting and energizing when you come home after a routine day at the office or school.

For me, my new hobby was finding an online community where I could play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). I now look forward to the evenings where I have a game, and consider myself fortunate to find the online friends that I play with, as they are also a good social connection in my life.

One of my bucket list items would be to purchase tickets to a ‘play D&D in a castle’ adventures. If I ever get the chance to do that, it would definitely spice up my life, and be a way for me to ‘take a leap’ out of my routine.

Sometimes you are lucky enough to do something big and adventurous, like traveling to a new location or visiting with old friends. Other times, you just have to look for the small changes that you can make, and make the most of the life that you are living.

Anxiety Of Meeting New People

By Stan Popovich

Do you get anxious and nervous when meeting other people?

If so, it can be scary when you are trying to make friends with people that you do not know. As a result, here are six suggestions on how you can make new friends without getting anxious and fearful.

1. The most important thing is to be yourself: Do not pretend to be someone you are not because it will eventually catch up to you. Being yourself will go a long way even if you are not the most popular person. Give people a chance to learn who you really are when developing new friendships.

2. Find people of similar interests: Meeting people with similar interests will make it easier to make friends because you will both have something in common. It will also make it easier to start a conversation with someone you just met.

3. Hang out with friendly people: Use good judgement in who you hang out with and try to find people who are friendly and do not gossip. If somebody gives you a hard time, then find someone else who may be

easier to talk to. Don’t be in a rush to talk to the first person you see.

4. Consider the other person’s needs: Try to show some interest in the people you meet. Talk to them in terms of their needs and wants. Do not just talk about yourself. Asking questions and being a good listener can go a long way in developing long lasting friendships.

5. Keep an open mind: It is important not to judge people before you get to know them. Ask questions and get to know the person before deciding if you want to become friends. The key is to learn as much as you can about the person you are talking to. This will help you decide if this is a person you want to become friends with.

6. Remember your successes: Some people downplay their successes and focus on the negative things in their life. Always remind yourself of your past accomplishments no matter how small they may be. Stop focusing on the negative parts of your life and remember your previous successes. This will greatly increase your self-confidence when meeting with others.

Weyburn

Residents urged to watch out for invasive species

It is Invasive Species

Awareness Week, February 26 to March 3, and the perfect time to learn more about the province’s least wanted guests.

Invasive species - nonnative plants, animals, insects and diseases that have the potential to negatively impact Saskatchewan - can be unintentionally spread through recreational activities such as boating, camping, hiking, fishing, transporting firewood, gardening and more. “Using the Framework for the Prevention and Management of Invasive Species in Saskatchewan as a guide, public reporting helps slow the spread of these species, preserving Saskatchewan’s natural beauty and economic productivity,” said Environment Minister Christine Tell.

Residents play a key role in this work. By taking actions like cleaning, draining and drying all watercraft and stopping for checks at decontamination stations, only buying and

burning local firewood, and reporting sightings of suspected pests, the public is helping the province to ‘stop the spread’.

To increase awareness, the Ministry of Environment will be sharing tips on their Facebook page throughout the week to help people identify invasive species, understand the threats posed by these species and know how to prevent invasive species from being unintentionally introduced.

Suspected invasive species can be reported through the 24-hour TIPP line at 1-800-667-7561.

Residents can also sign up to be part of iMapInvasives - an invasive species mapping and data management tool administer by the Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre.

The Framework for the Prevention and Management of Invasive Species in Saskatchewan emphasizes a coordinated, provincewide effort to address the threat of invasive species.

Weyburn ranch fined for violation of OH&S regulations

Holdstock Livestock Ltd. pleaded guilty in Weyburn Provincial Court on Feb. 13, to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.

The company was fined $35,714.29 with a surcharge of $14,285.71 for contravening regulations, being an employer at a place of employment, fail to provide and maintain plant, systems of work and working environments that ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of the employer’s

workers, resulting in the serious injury of a worker.

One additional charge was withdrawn.

The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on April 7, 2022, near Weyburn, where a worker was seriously injured when they were charged and knocked to the ground by a bull.

The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety works with employers and workers to eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses through education, inspections and prosecutions.

And away they go …

Brendan gave Cassidy and Elijah a push down the sledding hill on Confederation Drive on Sunday afternoon, as they enjoyed the mild weather and perfect snow conditions.

Wildlife Federation sets fish derby, awards night

The Weyburn Wildlife Federation is planning to hold two events coming up, including their annual catch-and-release fish derby at Mainprize Regional Park on Saturday, March 2, and the Fred Garner Memorial banquet and trophy night on Saturday, April 13.

The third annual fish derby will go from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mainprize Lake, with registration from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The cost to enter is, for adults, $30 for one Hole and $50 for two holes; and for youth (15 and under) the cost is $20 for one hole and $40 for two holes.

The adult prizes for the biggest pike, perch and walleye are $400 for each, and for youth, $100 for the biggest of each species.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle available, with one ticket for $5 or three tickets for $10.

The annual banquet and

Checking the sucker supply

trophy night will be held this year at the Weyburn Exhibition Hall, which will give the Wildlife Federation the opportunity to be able to have more room for showcasing the sponsors and raffle areas.

Organizers have also added a Kids’ Corner to this event, which will be available from 5-7 p.m.

The cocktails will be at 5 p.m. and the supper is at 6 p.m., with program, raffles and auctions to follow.

This event is the major fundraiser for the Weyburn Wildlife Federation, and helps them to provide the programs and events for all ages in and around the community.

Tickets will go on sale

on Monday, March 4 at noon. Those interested in attending are advised to get their tickets early as they will go fast. Tickets are $40 for adults, and $25 for youth 12 and under.

For tickets or information, contact Terra Hartley-Ortman at 306861-8235, or Larry Olfert at 306-861-2344.

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Photo 7066 — Greg Nikkel

Howie, the Red Wings mascot, looked through his bucket of treats along with a group of young fans, during the Red Wings game on Saturday night versus Nipawin. Howie made his way around the rink handing out treats for any youngsters or fans who wanted a sweet treat.

Photo 6843 — Greg Nikkel

! SPORTS this week

Weyburn Gymnasts do well

Weyburn gymnasts Hannah Ferguson, Peyton Lokken and Jaycee Giroux placed tops in their categories at the Calico Gymnastics competition in Humboldt recently. Hannah placed first in vault, and second in bars, beam, floor and All-Around. Peyton placed first on bars, beam, floor and All-Around, and second in vault. Jaycee placed second on bars, fourth on beam, third on vault, floor and All-Around.

Registration opens for touch football

Registration for Touch Football is now open for students in Grades 8 to 12.

Weyburn Minor Football will host touch football every Tuesday and Thurs-

day after school, from 4-5 p.m. at the Credit Union Spark Centre. Sessions started on Tuesday night, and will run until March 28th.

The cost is $90 registration fee for all 10 sessions, or drop in for $10 a session.

You can register here: http://WeyburnMinorFootball.rampregistrations.com

Coming out of the hack

Weyburn curler on provincial women’s masters champ rink

Weyburn curler Deanne Miller-Jones will be on her way to the national masters championship in April, as she played third on Team Campbell, which won the provincial women’s masters championship at Lloydminster on Feb. 8-11.

Team Campbell curls out of the Wadena Curling Club, and includes skip June Campbell, second Donna Ell and lead Sylvia Broad, along with MillerJones.

The team had a 7-1 record at the masters championship.

They beat Team Gra -

ham from Lloydminster

12-1, then dropped their second game 8-4 to Team Streifel from the Nutana Curling Club to finish the first day 1-1.

On Day 2, they beat Team Deis of Moose Jaw 8-3, then they scored an 11-3 victory over team Lacoursiere from the Sutherland Curling Club in Saskatoon.

They notched a 7-5 win over Team Ford from the Callie Curling Club in Regina on Day 3.

On the final day of competition, Team Campbell began playoffs with a win

over Team Foster, with a five-point fifth end for an 8-7 final score.

The team headed for the final for a rematch with Team Streifel, the only team to beat them in the preliminary round.

Team Campbell scored three points in the fourth end, and converted with the hammer in the sixth and eighth ends to finish with a 7-4 win.

Team Campbell will represent Saskatchewan at the 2024 Canadian Masters Curling Championship in Saguenay, Que., on April 7-13.

Red Wings place third in division, winding down regular season games

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings doubled up on the Nipawin Hawks, and won their game 4-2 on Saturday night at Crescent Point Place.

The Red Wings will playing road games this weekend in La Ronge.

In scoring, the Hawks scored both of their goals in the first period, both of them on the power play.

Weyburn tied the game in the second period, on a power play goal by Braigh LeGrandeur, assisted by Jaxson Ruthven and Tyler Teasdale, and a goal by Dallen Oxelgren, assisted by Jerome Maharaj and Ruthven.

Matthew Hodson scored the winning goal on the power play in the third period, assisted by Nick Kovacs and Max Monette.

The win was secured by Lucas Jeffreys, as he scored an empty netter while the Red Wings were short-handed, with nine seconds left in the game. He was assisted by Blake Betson.

Dazza Mitchell was in net for the full 60 minutes, and made 41 saves on 43 shots on goal.

Mitchell was also named the Sask. Player of the Week, as he played two games in the past week with a shutout on Mon -

day against Melville. He recorded a 0.975 save percentage with 1.00 goalsagainst-average this week.

The Red Wings were two out of four on the power play, while Nipawin went two out of six.

The win puts Weyburn at third place in the Viterra Division, with 46 points and a win-loss record of 20-21-0-6, behind Melville in first with 51 points (25-22-0-1), and Estevan in second with 50 points (23-22-2-2). Yorkton is last with 40 points (18-27-2-2).

Weyburn will play the Ice Wolves on March 1 and 2, then will host Notre Dame on March 5.

Delivering a shot at Ladies Bonspiel

Mark Schneider delivered his shot out of the hack, as Larry Paterson prepared to sweep the rock if needed down the ice. This was part of the Weyburn Men’s Bonspiel, held alongside the Ladies Bonspiel on Friday and Saturday, and filling all of the sheets at the Weyburn Curling Rink.

Photo 6748 — Greg Nikkel

Shelby Sidloski watched her shot as Jenae Nixon, left, and Jordan Watson swept her rock down the ice. This was part of the action for the Weyburn Ladies Bonspiel, which was combined with the Men’s Bonspiel on Friday and Saturday, filling all of the sheets at the Weyburn Curling Rink.

Photo 6785 — Greg Nikkel

Photo — Airbourne Gymnastics

Lieutenant Governor visits Weyburn

School

Lieutenant-Governor Russ Mirasty spoke to the students at St. Michael School at a special assembly on Tuesday. He then went to a Grade 4 class to do a question-and-answer time with the students. While in Weyburn, a luncheon was hosted for him at the Weyburn Legion, where he presented a volunteer medal. Mirasty then had tea with residents at Parkway Lodge in the afternoon.

Lt.-Gov. at Parkway

Lt.-Gov. Mirasty meets a war veteran

Addressing students at St. Michael

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty, at right, met Don Wilkinson, a World War Two veteran, while visiting the Parkway Lodge on Tuesday afternoon. At left is the Lieutenant Governor’s aide-de-camp, Rod Stafford, who is the former deputy police chief for Weyburn.

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Chatting with Parkway residents, visitors

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty had a visit at Parkway Lodge on Tuesday afternoon, one of three locations he went to in Weyburn. He was also at St. Michael School and the Weyburn Legion, and at each location spoke about his role as the King’s representative in Saskatchewan.

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Chatting with the police chief

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty chatted with Weyburn Police Chief Jamie Blunden, following the luncheon at the Weyburn Legion on Tuesday. The vice-regal is a patron of the Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, and presented a medal to a volunteer.

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Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty spoke to the residents at Parkway Lodge on Tuesday afternoon, as his aide-de-camp Rod Stafford listened in behind. He spoke about his role as the King’s representative in Saskatchewan.

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A gift for the Lt.Gov.

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty and wife Donna were given a gift of these ceramic poppies from the Weyburn Legion. The poppies were made by Regan Lanning of the Weyburn Arts Council a few years ago.

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CLUES ACROSS

1. Defensive nuclear weapon

4. Moved back and forth

9. One-time coach of the Cowboys

14. Last letter

15. Cause to become less intense

16. Genus of tree bugs

17. Body art

18. Romance novelist

20. Be filled with love for

22. City

23. Make vivid

24. Horses

28. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano

29. Atomic #18

30. Shortly

31. A type of prejudice

33. Whirls

37. Six

38. Old world, new

39. __ Hess, oil company

41. Talk

42. Not off

43. Begets

44. Cars need them

46. Computing architecture (abbr.)

49. Of I

50. Journalist, activist Wells

51. Takes apart

55. Lists

58. Positively charged electrode

59. Hard, colorless compound

60. Inflammation of the peritoneum

64. Trent Reznor’s band

65. Simply dry fruit

66. “Ivanhoe” author

67. Google certification

68. French commune

69. Medieval circuit courts

70. Soviet Socialist Republic

CLUES DOWN

1. Indigenous people of Mexico

2. Dietary supplement

3. Having a particular sheen or luster

4. Views

5. Academic Bill of Rights

6. Automobile

7. When you anticipate arriving

8. Beef or chicken intestine

9. Conspiracy

10. Blood disorder

11. Long-time

NBAer Shawn

12. Time zone

13. US, Latin America, Canada belong to

19. Upton Sinclair novel

21. What a cow does

24. Cavalry-sword

25. Ancient Greek war galley

26. Stars

27. Rebukes

31. Billion year periods

32. Some are in a bottle

34. Tears down

35. Lethal dose

36. Humorists

40. Midwestern US state (abbr.)

41. Frameworks

45. Rocker Billy

47. More thin

48. Dog

52. Habitual repetitions

53. State of fuss

54. Uneasy

56. Chemical compounds

57. More cognizant of reality

59. A place to build

60. Exclamation that denotes disgust

61. Supplement with difficulty

62. Very slick

63. Hill or rocky peak

Crossword Answers

James ‘Jim’ Wanner

James (Jim) Michael Wanner passed peacefully in Regina General Hospital on February 14, 2024 surrounded by his family. It was the 54th anniversary of marriage to his loving wife Rita. Jim was a kind and unselfish person who too often gave more than he had. The highlight of his day was the opportunity to visit with whoever crossed his path. He also made sure to connect almost daily with both immediate and extended family. Jim is survived by Rita, his son “Little” Robert (Christine) Wanner of Winnipeg, his youngest son Denean Wanner of Regina, his grandson Matthew Murray and his partner Natasha of Estevan, his younger brother “Big” Robert Wanner and Joan EmardWanner of Medicine Hat; sisters in law Madj (Bob) Silzer White Rock B.C., Debbie Berelye of Carlyle SK. and brother-inlaw Del Johnson of Texas, as well as numerous cousins and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Kasper and mother Mary Wanner and father and mother-in-law Pete and Jean Johnson. Jim was raised on the family farm near Worcester north of Weyburn spending much time at his Granny McNeil’s and Uncle Malcolm’s farm. He started school at the old Killean School and then the Talmadge school. He then went on to apprentice as an electrician. In his working life Jim was a proud Journeyman Electrician and Certified Safety Code Inspector and worked throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. Jim’s faith was an essential part of him and he dedicated his life, with Rita, to service as a volunteer and devoted member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. His service began by taking over from his father as usher several decades ago. He then continued as a Hospitality Minister and served as a member of the Parish Council. Jim had joined the Knights of Columbus with his father Kasper at age 18 and served as a devout servant and member for over 60 years including several terms as Grand Knight and District Deputy. The brotherhood and collegiality of the Knights became the major part of his life and he lived to help and serve others. Jim will be missed by many. Prayers will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK. A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, SK with Celebrant Fr. Valentine Amobi. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK with luncheon to follow at the McKenna Hall, 317 ~ 3rd Street, Weyburn, SK. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of James may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, Unit #26, 1783 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9. For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Jim’s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel’s website starting at 1:45 p.m. on Friday May 17, 2024. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333) Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at: www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories”.

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Painting glaze onto a clay clown face

Bria took a break while painting bright glaze colours onto the clay clown face she made at the February Break camp at the Credit Union Spark Centre. There were different themes and activities for recreation and arts and crafts for the camp participants from Feb. 20-23.

Lieut.-Governor explains role during recent visit

By Greg Nikkel Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty

spent much of the day Tuesday in Weyburn, visiting St. Michael School, a special luncheon at the Weyburn Legion, and having tea with residents at Parkway Lodge.

In each location, he explained what his role is as the King’s representative in Saskatchewan, and he spent time visiting with many residents. At the school, he and wife Donna visited a Grade 4 class to take questions from the students, then he dropped by a Grade 9 class.

At the Legion, he presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Harold Whiteoak, a longtime volunteer at the Legion, and spoke to the veterans and police officers

present for the luncheon.

He visited with many residents at Parkway Lodge as well, including meeting Don Wilkinson, one of the last surviving veterans of World War Two in Weyburn.

The Lieutenant Governor noted that Weyburn’s Legion seems to be continuing on with their activities, while many Legions across the country are struggling to survive.

He pointed out that he is the honourary patron for the Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, and his wife Donna has a connection in that her father helped establish the Legion at Cumberland House, where she was born and raised.

“Unfortunately some communities are losing

their attachment to the Legion, and we’re not remembering as well as we should the sacrifices veterans have made, both past and present,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor said while he did not serve in the military, he was an RCMP officer, and knows the impact of people’s commitment and dedication to their communities.

“It’s valuable and fulfilling work, but it’s also very challenging,” he said.

At St. Michael School, he fielded many questions from the students, with a number asking him about the medals he wore, and even how old he was or how long he and his wife had been married.

He was asked if he enjoys his job, and Mirasty

said he very much has been enjoying it. He noted it was a five-year appointment, and it will be up some time this summer.

As the vice-regal representative, when he was first appointed, he had been scheduled to visit with Queen Elizabeth in May of 2020, but the pandemic intervened and he was not able to travel to Britain to see her before she passed.

Once King Charles III had his coronation, about 10 days afterward he and Donna were able to travel to London to visit him at Buckingham Palace. The visit included a 30-minute time alone to talk, and the Lieutenant Governor said the King was very personable and very knowledgeable on a lot of topics.

Enjoying a swim during February break

Many Weyburn and area residents had fun at the indoor pool at the Weyburn Leisure Centre on Friday during the February break, with free swimming provided by CUPE on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

Over 780 drivers ticketed for failure to stop or yield

Police across Saskatchewan issued 781 tickets to drivers in January who failed to stop or yield at intersections.

The January and February traffic spotlights highlighted ways that drivers could avoid the costly burdens of a collision. One of the most important tips was taking extra care at intersections, since intersections are where nearly half of all collisions take place.

Disregarding – or failing to notice – a red light, a stop sign or a yield sign is dangerous, and potentially expensive. A ticket for failing to stop or yield costs $230, and being responsible for a collision comes with several other potential costs like insurance deductibles, Safe Driver Recognition demerits, and being without a vehicle while yours is repaired (or replacing it if it’s written off).

Want to avoid a collision and/or a ticket? It’s simple: If you’re at a stop sign, you must come to a full stop and be sure the way is clear before proceeding.

• A yield sign means

in January

you must reduce speed when approaching an intersection. Give right of way and stop if necessary if any other traffic is in, or closely approaching, the intersection.

• If you have a red light, you must stop and remain stopped until the light changes. If you’re making a right turn at an intersection, you may make the turn (unless it’s specifically prohibited at that intersection), but only after stopping and yielding the right of way to pedestrians and to any vehicles travelling through the intersection.

Other results from January:

• 3,501 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving offences;

• 227 tickets for people not wearing a seatbelt, or not using the proper car seat or booster; • 495 tickets for distracted driving, including 403 for using a cellphone.

• 459 impaired driving offences (298 drivers received administrative suspensions and 161 drivers were charged under the Criminal Code).

Photo 2994 — Greg Nikkel

Photo 3307 — Greg Nikkel