Weyburn This Week - June 20, 2024

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Grads await start of ceremonies

A row of the Class of 2024 took their seats and awaited the start of the graduation ceremonies on Saturday morning in Crescent Point Place. Each graduate was introduced and presented with a scroll, then speeches were presented, finishing with the valedictory address by Camryn Greve.

Painting the crosswalk for Pride

Volunteers Zoe Looker and Allison Martin worked together to paint rainbow colours on a downtown intersection on Sunday evening, preparing it for Pride Week in Weyburn. A full week of activities will culminate with a barbecue and games in River Park on Saturday, June 22.

Yellow Grass to celebrate ‘Summer Solstice’

The Yellow Grass Summer Solstice event will be held on Saturday, June 22, at Allen Park in conjunction with the Yellow Grass show-and-shine, with many events and activities for the family.

A pancake breakfast will kick the day off at the Drop-in Centre from 8-10 a.m., and a parade will be held at 10 a.m., leaving from the fair grounds.

The Show-and-Shine will follow, running from

The Weyburn Wildlife Federation is hosting their “Take Me Fishing” summer course on Saturday, June 22.

This will be for kids ages eight to 12 to learn the basics of fishing.

11 to 4 p.m. The show will offer a prize for the best car and visitors will be encouraged to vote their favourite vehicle. The entry fee is $10, and those interested can contact Curtis Robertson at 306-861-4864.

There will be a tacoin-a-bag lunch at the park at noon, provided by the library, with a cornhole tournament from 1-5 p.m., a trade show from 1-4 p.m., and face painting will be available from 1 to 3 p.m.

The first part of the course is in the classroom then the group will move to Nickle Lake.

There will be supper in the park from 5-7 p.m., featuring roast beef. The rest of the meal is potluck, as residents are encouraged to bring their favourite salad, barbecue, crockpot special or dessert.

The band Switch will end the day with live music, starting at 8 p.m.

A beer gardens will open at noon, and the Weyburn Humane Society will be on site with their minidonuts machine, plus 306

Creamery will have ice cream treats, and there will be cotton candy available as well.

A Kids Corner will feature bouncy houses, a colouring table, a “dig for the money” and candy bags.

All proceeds from the events of the day will go towards upgrading Allen Park.

For more information, contact Amanda Pare, Jenna Metheral, Wendy Wood or Curtis Robertson.

Then, from 1-3 p.m., the group will head to Nickle Lake Regional Park, and put what was learned to the test.

The classroom will be at the WWF Clubhouse from 11 a.m. to noon, with lunch to be provided by WWF. The clubhouse is in the former South Weyburn school building south of Weyburn on Highway 35.

There are limited spots available, just so organizers can make sure the class is more of a one-onone learning experience. Contact Troy at 306861-7673 or email the wildlife federation at weyburnwildlife@gmail. com to reserve a spot.

Photo — Greg Nikkel

COMMUNITY

Mixed art classes, power-up sessions offered for teens

A number of free mixed art classes will be offered this summer for students in Grades 7-12, and a Teen Power-up class will also be offered for free.

Spots are limited for all classes, and registrations are due by June 30.

The art classes will include pottery, held on July 10 and 17 at the Credit Union Spark Centre; sessions on July 24 and 31 will be at the Collabartive Studios.

A pottery session was held on Aug. 7 at the CU Spark Centre, and on Aug. 14 at Collabartive Studios.

The classes all start at 6 p.m., and will be one to two-hour sessions.

The classes are sponsored by the Weyburn Comp School, the City of

Weyburn, Weyburn Art Gallery, Collabartive Studios and Creative Kids.

Teen Power-up will be held at The Studio at 1776 First Avenue NE, and students are encouraged to experience the benefits of mindfulness with Leah of Music to My Soul Guidance.

For Grades 7-8, the classes will be held on July 9, 16, 23 and 30, and Aug. 6. For those in Grades 9-12, the classes are on July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1 and 8, with all classes starting at 4 p.m.

These classes are sponsored by the Southeast Cornerstone School Division, Weyburn Comp School, Music to My Soul Guidance, and JumpStart.

To register for the art or power-up classes, email to m.barrancoescobar@ secpsd.ca.

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Reunion celebrated by WCS 1974 class

The class of 1974 from Weyburn Comprehensive celebrated their 50th year class reunion on June 1. The celebration was held at the Weyburn Legion. In the back row, from left to right, are Colleen (Maas) Benjamin, Vern Soch, Rick Jacob, Keith Bartlett, Debbie (Callan) Doyle, Mick Hart, Bob Tooke, Garth Buchanan and Mike Melanson. Middle row: Lee Anderson, Darcy Sidloski and Dianna (Dreis) Endicott. In the second row, left to right, are Brenda (Shewchuk) Bancescu (standing), Gina (Jordan) Abel, Pat (Terlson) Klein, Deb (Scrupps) Wilson, Rita (Cyr) Donison, Debbie (Cowan) Sank, Colleen (Bernard) Melanson, Shelley (Watson) Hoium, Colleen (Lawrence) Sproat and Dale Ruckaber. In the front row, from left to right, are : Felicia (Klein) Loustel, Deb (Vogel) Pitre, Rena Elyk, Roger Clay, Peter Andrews, Glen Sonnenberg, Gary Hoium and Joanne (Sweigard) England.

Barbecues, celebrations

for community groups,

A number of celebrations and community barbecues are coming up in the next week in and around Weyburn.

A community barbecue will be hosted by CUPE Local 5430 behind their office on Third Street on Friday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. They will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers.

As the final event for Weyburn Pride Week, a family barbecue and games will be held on Saturday, June 22 at River Park, with hot dogs and drinks to be provided by Prairie Sky Co-op. The event will go from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Weyburn Credit Union will host a community barbecue and community fund announcement on Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available from 5-7 p.m., along with free bouncy houses and carnival games on Coteau Avenue, then Weyburn’s own Brayden King will start a concert at 7 p.m.

The community fund recipients will be announced at 8 p.m., then King will resume his concert until 9:30 p.m.

The Life Centre church will hold a “School’s Out” party on Thursday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with bouncy houses, games, hot dogs, snow cones and drinks, and all are welcome to attend.

To wrap up the event, they will show “The Chosen” after the sun goes down around 9:30 p.m.

Regan Lanning prepared mocktails at the Gallery Mixer held on Monday evening at the Weyburn Art Gallery. The event also included an author reading by Victoria Koops, and was part of Pride Week celebrations.

EDITORIAL

OPINION: DEMOCRACY-FREE, CAPITAL GAINS TAX HIKE

Written by Franco Terrazzano Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

The federal capital gains tax hike is full of pain, but free of democracy.

Trudeau has every intention of ramming through the hike without a vote in Parliament.

The capital gains tax hike is scheduled to take effect June 25. But the legislation to impose the tax hike hasn’t even been introduced and the House of Commons is scheduled to break for summer June 21.

“The government says that even if a bill has not yet passed, the change will take effect on June 25,” as reported by the Canadian Press.

That means the tax hike will occur before being passed by elected members of Parliament. Essentially, Trudeau is getting unelected bureaucrats to impose tax hikes on Canadians.

That’s wrong and fundamentally undemocratic. If a couple cabinet ministers want to take more money

from you, they should at least have the spine to give elected representatives the chance to vote on the tax hike first.

Our elected representatives aren’t voting on the tax hike. And Canadians didn’t vote for it either.

The last Liberal platform included a bunch of new taxes, including a tax on banks and insurance companies, a so-called anti-flipping home tax and higher taxes on tobacco and vaping.

But there wasn’t a single mention of a capital gains tax hike in the 2021 Liberal election platform.

Simply put: this government has no mandate to hike capital gains taxes.

The reason MPs won’t vote on the tax hike is because of the incompetence of Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

First, the government tabled a late budget, more than two weeks after the start of its fiscal year. Then the government decided to separate the capital gains tax hike from its budget implementation legislation.

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If Trudeau and Freeland left the tax hike in the budget bill, MPs would have had the chance to hash out the details in committee.

And this isn’t the first time Trudeau has hammered Canadians with tax hikes without letting MPs vote. Since 2017, the feds have increased alcohol taxes every year without a vote in Parliament.

These automatic alcohol tax hikes are also undemocratic and wrong. But those hikes cost Canadians tens of millions of dollars annually, whereas the capital gains tax hike will cost Canadians $6.9 billion this year alone.

With Trudeau spending $535 billion this year, he will blow through that extra capital gains tax cash in less than a week.

The capital gains tax hike also has serious implications for professional tax planners and Canadians preparing for retirement. At a minimum, they deserve to know how the tax hike will affect them before it’s implemented.

“Since [the federal budget], tax practitioners have fielded an unending number of questions from people wondering what they should do,” said Kim Moody, a tax policy expert. “Unfortunately, tax practitioners and their clients are planning in the dark.”

And the tax hike will have reallife implications for countless Canadians.

For example, many doctors rely on “professional corporations as a means of saving for retirement since most do not have access to employer retirement plans,” explains the Canadian Medical Association. The CMA warns the capital gains tax hike “will have adverse effects on physician recruitment and retention across the country.”

The government doesn’t deserve a penny more from Canadians. And it shouldn’t be increasing taxation without representation.

Trudeau must do away with his democracy-free capital gains tax hike.

Tips: managing the anxieties of dating

By Stan Popovich

Many people get nervous and anxious when it comes to dating. Dating can be difficult for those people who are new to the dating scene. As a result, here are five tips a person can use to help overcome their fears of dating.

1. Dating should be fun: Being in a relationship with someone doesn’t mean that you have to marry the person. Determine the type of relationships that make you feel comfortable and then find someone that has the same interests as you do.

2. Be yourself on a date: When going out with someone, just be yourself. Talk to the other person as if you were talking to your other friends. Do not let stress and anxiety get the better of you.

If you do get anxious, a person should take some deep breaths to help feel better and to get rid of some of the excessive fear and anxiety. There are many kinds of breathing exercises a person can learn to follow with the help of a mental health counselor. Taking some deep breaths can help a person relax right away.

3. Date people that have similar inter-

ests: Meeting people with similar interests will make things easier because the both of you will have something in common. It will also make it easier to start a conversation with someone.

You could also get some friends together and invite the person you like to come along. This is a great way to get to know somebody because your friends will be able to help you and they will be able to contribute to the conversations.

4. Be a good listener: Listen to what others have to say when you meet different people through various social gatherings. Try to see things from the other person’s perspective. This will help you to see where the other person is coming from which will increase your understanding of the situation.

5. Learn from your mistakes: If a certain date does not go according to plan, then learn from your mistakes. Try to learn what you did wrong and try to improve on your next date. You can also ask your friends for advice on the fundamentals of dating.

Designs for Weyburn Theatre released, fundraising continues

Weyburn is getting a new, state of the art movie theatre, with a two-screen cinema to show first-run movies (available on opening weekend), along with all the amenities offered at the large movie theatre chains, providing visitors a comfortable and modern movie-going experience.

With some very generous community support, the Weyburn Theatre Com-

munity Service Co-operative have approximately $1.2 million in committed funding to help get this project off the ground.

“Earlier this year we made the decision to move forward with the design and eventual construction stage of the project, while continuing our fundraising efforts. While we are still waiting on final construction quotes, inflationary

pressures have increased the project cost beyond our initial estimates of $3.2 million,” said a statement from the organizing committee.

“To meet our goal of beginning construction in 2024 and to minimize debt servicing costs, we are graciously asking for your support with our remaining permanent sponsorship opportunities,” said the

committee, outlining the opportunities available for those who wish to support the project.

For seat sponsorships, there are 120 seats remaining, with the cost at $500 per seat. For this sponsorship, donors will be recognized on a seat map to be displayed outside of each of the two theatres.

The other campaign is the Walk of Fame, at

$2,500 per star, modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

There are limited quantities of these stars still available. Sponsors will have their name or business name on a large star on the floor of the lobby area.

Sponsorships can be made by mailing or dropping off a cheque at the Weyburn Chamber of

Commerce office, or by PayPal through the website at www.weyburntheatre. com. There is also e-transfer available, at weyburntheatre@gmail.com.

President Ryan Janke of the co-operative board of directors indicated that corporate sponsorships will also be welcomed to help the group get closer to the final amount needed.

This is the rendering of the front exterior of the Weyburn Cinema, completed by

the Cinema’s construction partner, DSI Contracting.

Weyburn Cinema artist rendering

local company Dimension Design & Consulting in collaboration with

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SPORTS

Weyburn Senior Beavers post win, loss over weekend

The Weyburn Beavers split their weekend games, with a 12-6 loss to the Moose Jaw Miller Express on Friday, and a 9-7 victory over the Saskatoon Berries at home on Saturday night.

A return game with Saskatoon on Sunday was postponed due to rain, and will be played on July 6.

In the win on Saturday, the offence by first baseman Halen Otte was the highlight of the night as he pounded out two home runs, the second one a grand slam that help cinch the win for the Beavers.

His first home run in the second inning was a solo shot and started the scoring for Weyburn, as the inning ended at a 3-1 score.

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The winning pitcher was Tanner Coddington, who threw for two innings, allowing five hits and four runs, and made two strikeouts. Ethan Webster was the starting pitcher, throwing for the first five innings, allowing eight hits and three runs, and getting four strike-outs.

Owen McConnell came on for one inning, and had no hits or runs allowed.

Also providing offence, Nick Teng had an RBI, as did Easton Mould and Dallas Cummins.

In Friday’s loss, the losing pitcher was Ryan Meyer, who was on the mound for the first five innings, allowing 14 hits and 11 runs, and getting five strike-outs.

Mathieu Rocheleau came on in relief for two innings, allowing three hits and one run, and getting five strike-outs; Mould pitched for one inning, allowing one hit, no runs and getting one strike-out; and Otte pitched for an inning, getting two strike-outs.

On offence, Teng hit a home run and had two RBIs, with Ian Heck getting three RBIs and Niko Kekatos getting one RBI.

The Beavers are scheduled to play the Regina Red Sox tonight, weather permitting, and on Thursday and Friday they will be in Saskatoon.

The Beavers will host Brooks on Saturday and Sunday, at 7 p.m. on June 22, and 2 p.m. on June 23.

Weyburn Beavers pitcher Ethan Webster wound up to deliver a pitch, during Weyburn’s game against the Saskatoon Berries on June 15 at Tom Laing Park. He pitched the first five innings in Weyburn’s 9-7 win.

to host South Sask league playoffs

The Weyburn Lacrosse Association will be hosting a three-day league playoff tournament from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23, featuring a drumming group on Friday afternoon.

As Friday is also National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Eagle Claw Drum group will be performing at 2:20 p.m. at Crescent Point Place to honour the

day, to share traditional First Nations songs with the community.

The Weyburn Credit Union Thrashers will take on the Moose Jaw Mustangs at 1 p.m., with the drummers to follow.

The QCMBL Crush will play Weyburn at 4:20 p.m. in Crescent Point Place, while the Swift Current Rampage will play Weyburn in a separ-

Borderline Men’s Fastball League busy with games

Submitted by Richard Wick

With wins in last week by Gladmar, Ceylon, Weyburn and Midale the Borderline Men’s Fastball League standings as at June 16 are as follows.

The Ceylon Angels sit atop the league with five wins, no losses and 10 points; Plentywood and the Weyburn Renegades are tied for second with a record of 3-1 and six points; and the Gladmar Braves are in third with a 2-3 record and four points.

The Midale Blue Jays have a record of 1-4 and two points; the Ogema Colts have a record of one win, two losses and a tie for one point; and the Lake Alma Raiders have no wins, three losses and a tie for one point.

With just over onethird of the schedule

completed, games scheduled for Week Four included Ceylon Angels at Lake Alma Raiders, who played a make-up game on Monday; and Tuesday games were Weyburn Renegades at Midale Blue Jays, and Plentywood at Lake Alma Raiders.

On Thursday, June 20, Gladmar Braves will be at the Weyburn Renegades, and the Lake Alma Raiders will visit the Midale Blue Jays.

On Friday, June 21, Ogema Colts will be hosted by Plentywood.

At the start of Week Five of the Borderline Men’s season, three games are scheduled for Tuesday, June 25: Weyburn Renegades at Lake Alma Raiders; Plentywood at Gladmar Braves, and Ogema Colts at Ceylon Angels.

ate game at the Tom Zandee Sports Arena, also at 4:20. There will be full slate of games on Saturday and Sunday in both rinks.

Meantime, the U13 Weyburn Securities Thrashers defeated the QCMBL Vipers 14-3 on Monday evening, with Julie Lebrecque scoring five goals, Simon Wawro scored twice, and single

goals came from Ryder Stepp, Bree Tuchscherer, Paislee Besharah, Cruz Carter, Nash Missal, Felix Wawro and Lincoln Lasko.

The U13 Weyburn Young’s Equipment Thrashers were doubled 4-2 in a loss to the Moose Jaw Mustangs Black team. Weyburn’s goals came from Judd Vennard and Bentley Wilson.

Catching a fly ball

Weyburn Beavers first baseman Halen Otte made a pop-fly catch from a Saskatoon Berries player, during a league game on June 15. Otte had a big game as he hit two home runs, including a grand slam, to lead Weyburn to a 9-7 victory.

players selected to U18 Team Sask

Weyburn Comp Grade 11 students Jarret Hayward and Nolan Uhren, who played on the 5A Provincial Champion Weyburn Comprehensive Eagles, have been selected to the 2024 U18 Team Saskatchewan Football Team consisting of the top 40 football players in Saskatchewan.

The U18 team will be defending their title at Mosaic Stadium in Regina in July as part of the Football Canada Cup.

The Football Canada Cup is the premier preuniversity football tournament in Canada, which

annually showcases the top under-18 football players from across the country.

Three-time champion Team Saskatchewan will be looking to once again take home the gold medal in 2024. Jarret, who is playing as a defensive back, and Nolan, who is a quarterback, will represent Weyburn and Team Sask in the games on Sunday, July 7; Wednesday, July 10; and the finals on Saturday, July 13. The games will be free to stream on http:// footballcanada.com/ football-canada-tv/.

Delivering a strike pitch

Photo — Greg Nikkel

Jarret Hayward and Nolan Uhren

Photo — Greg Nikkel

Author holds book-signing at Pride event

Weyburn author Victoria

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Youth Apprenticeship scholarships awarded

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) has awarded Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships to 110 graduating high school students from 77 communities across Saskatchewan.

In the Weyburn region, the recipients include Jayla Pierce from the Weyburn Comp, who received an industry scholarship to be an esthetician, nail tech-skin care tech-hairstylist.

From Fillmore’s 33 Central School, William Frittaion received an industry scholarship to study to be a heavy duty equipment technician.

From Francis, Kaiden Duke, who attends Vibank Regional School, received a Saskatchewan Construction Association scholarship to be an industrial mechanic (millwright).

Milestone student Jake Sjodin received an industry scholarship to study to be an auto body and collision technician.

“Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients who are on their

way to long, successful, rewarding careers in our province,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

“Providing opportunities for young people to enter the workforce, particularly in the skilled trades, is a key component of the Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy and essential to the growth of Saskatchewan’s strong economy. Through continued investments into training and apprenticeship programs, our government is committed to ensuring more young people will pursue careers in the skilled trades in communities throughout Saskatchewan.”

SYA Champions - the educators who oversee the SYA program in their schools - nominate students enrolled in the program who plan to pursue careers in the skilled trades. A selection committee of SATCC staff members chooses the winners based on students’ responses in the nomination form. Students outline how SYA has benefitted them; their current ex -

periences with the skilled trades; and their education and career plans following graduation.

Scholarships are redeemable for $1,000 each. Students can redeem them within two years of graduation by registering as an apprentice in Saskatchewan and completing Level 1 technical training or by completing a recognized pre-employment program in a trade designated in Saskatchewan.

To complete SYA, students work through 12 challenges - everything from interviewing a journeyperson to researching and writing a report on a designated trade to outlining the steps to journeyperson certification. All students who complete SYA and register as apprentices in Saskatchewan within five years receive significant benefits: 300 trade hours, plus the waiver of their apprenticeship registration fee and Level 1 technical training tuition.

“It is important we promote careers in the skilled trades as first-choice careers,” Saskatchewan Ap-

Ministerial: Preparing

By Brian Hopfe, Generations Pastor, Weyburn Free Methodist Church

As we come to the end of another school year, I am reminded of all those who are graduating and all the work and preparation that has gone into making graduation possible – beginning with learning simple things like spelling your name to learning more and more as the years went by.

go to university, or should they look for work instead? And all those other questions a graduate normally thinks of.

But what I am talking about is the whole idea of preparing for eternity. Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” So I wonder, what are you doing to prepare for death?

prenticeship and Trade Certification Commission CEO Jeff Ritter said.

“The SYA program gives all participants who enter the apprenticeship system within five years tangible, valuable benefits and the SYA Industry Scholarship is one more incentive to help attract graduates into the skilled trades.”

There are currently more than 3,200 students registered in the SYA program across the province.

There were teachers who went the extra mile and taught so much more than academics. There were coaches who taught about sports and life. There were parents and grandparents who were our biggest cheerleaders (and taxi drivers). Throughout these years of schooling, great preparation has gone into developing the graduate into the individual they are today.

Graduates put a lot of thought into preparing for their future. Should they

We don’t like to talk about it, but if death is something we all will face, maybe we could all do a little more preparing for it. In the Bible, in John 3:16 we read the familiar words, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Are you preparing for eternity as much as you are preparing for your life? Don’t delay, because as Benjamin Franklin says, death is guaranteed!

Koops signed a copy of her book at a gallery mixer held Monday even-

Gallery.

author reading and mixer was part of Pride Week events in Weyburn.

Photo — Leslie Coulter

Ag in Motion show marks 10 years of connecting farmers

Celebrating its 10th year of growth, Ag in Motion returns on July 16-18 to give Prairie farmers a chance to see what’s new in agriculture and connect with others in the industry.

“Agriculture is a remote business, and as farms get bigger, neighbours are farther away,” said Rob O’Connor, business development lead and show director for Ag in Motion.

“This show has become a way for farmers to con -

nect, share their passion for farming, discuss business and meet others who have similar interests in agriculture,” he said.

Ag in Motion is Western Canada’s largest outdoor annual farm show with over 100 acres of trade show exhibits. Companies share products and new technology at the three-day farm show, with live-in field demonstrations, ride and drives and a showcase of over 550

exhibitors.

In 2023, Ag in Motion reached a record attendance of 31,166 guests, and event organizers anticipate a similar crowd this year.

The 2024 Ag in Motion highlights include:

• Equipment demonstrations: large-scale machinery demonstrations, presented by AgDealer, take place in the fields and feature equipment from dozens of companies including rock pickers, land

scrapers, drone technology, sprayers and more.

• Antique tractor pull: A new event has vintage tractors manufactured before 1965 pulling a weighted sled and competing for which tractors can pull the heaviest loads.

• Ride and drives: farmers can test drive sprayers, tractors, compact loaders and skid steers.

• Crop plot displays: A

showcase of 27 companies sharing seed, fertilizers, plant health, and crop protection products for common Prairie crops.

• Livestock Central: industry-specific information, equipment demonstrations and displays specific to beef, dairy, goat and sheep producers.

• Special events: network and learn at the AgTech breakfast, career

crawl and more.

“Decisions are made in the field, and Ag in Motion has always been known as an event that helps inform farmers on key business decisions for their operation,” said O’Connor. “As an outdoor show, we have the room to show farmers large equipment operating in the dirt from many companies all in one area, which is pretty unique.”

SGI, Roughriders team up to deliver safe ride message

SGI is teaming up with the Saskatchewan Roughriders to remind Rider fans to find a safe ride to and from Mosaic Stadium.

As a proud partner with the Club, SGI is excited to work together to recognize members of Rider Nation who make the right choice to drive sober and plan ahead. Each Rider home game, a new “SGI Safe Ride Champion” will be crowned. One lucky season ticket member, who safely travels to Rider games from out of town, will receive a prize pack and be recognized on screen for their smart choice and behaviour.

SGI will deliver safe ride messaging on the SaskTel MaxTron, and on wristbands, parking passes and decals on the con -

course. Rider fans will also see SGI Safe Ride ambassadors at the pregame Coors Light Party in the Park.

“It’s no secret that Rider fans know how to have a good time, but when the game is over, it’s important that they have a safe, sober ride home,” said Minister Responsible for SGI Dustin Duncan. “Congratulations to SGI for signing with the Riders and ensuring that every member of Rider Nation gets home safe at the end of the game.”

“We have an extremely exciting season of Roughrider football ahead of us and want Rider Nation to be there for every minute of it. That’s why we are so happy to partner with SGI to help us continue to encourage our fans to plan a safe ride home from

Mosaic Stadium,” said President and CEO Craig Reynolds. “Whether that’s calling a sober friend for a ride, hailing a cab, taking Rider Transit or even walking home, we want our fans to make a safe choice so they can be back cheering on their Green and White at the next home game.”

“SGI’s partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders provides a great opportunity to deliver safe ride messaging where people are gathering and alcohol is being served, helping keep the importance of not driving impaired top of mind,” said SGI President and CEO Penny McCune. “We’re excited to partner with the Riders to help their fans – our customers – get home safe.”

Huddle up with YOUR team and decide how you’re going to get home safely. You’ve got a number of plays you can call: pass the keys to a sober designated driver; run to one of the transit pick-up spots and take the bus; kick back in an Uber; or catch a cab.

Don’t risk driving impaired and suffering a season-ending injury, or being intercepted by police and being taken out of the driving game with a licence suspension, a vehicle impoundment and other tough consequences.

Photo — Greg Nikkel

Car Show awards presented to top vote-getters

The top winners at the Soo Line Cruisers show-and-shine, held on Saturday, were presented with awards at the end of the afternoon. In the photo at left, is the winner of the Peoples Choice Award - Jayden Dayman with a 1967 Dodge Charger, presented by Jarrod Stroeder; in the middle, winner of the Participants Choice Award - Jason Green with a 1915 Dodge Touring, presented by Jason Hill; and at right, the Young Gun Award went to Emily Wilson, 17, the youngest registrant to enter a vehicle in the show with a 1976 GMC short box step side, presented by

Residents encouraged to enter ExploreSask photo contest

Tourism Saskatchewan’s annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is officially underway and accepting entries as of June 17. Enter photographs or videos of your favourite Saskatchewan adventures for a chance to win great prizes.

Amateur and professional photographers and videographers are encouraged to submit their most striking content that captures the natural beauty of Saskatchewan and tells stories about its people

and communities. The contest runs until September 15, 2024.

“Saskatchewan’s thriving tourism industry continues to attract new visitors and opportunities, resulting in record growth in visitor spending across the province,” Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Jeremy Harrison said. “This summer, residents and visitors are encouraged to get outdoors and showcase the ever-changing landscapes and natural beauty that

Saskatchewan has to offer.”

The six contest categories are:

• People and PlacesPortraits of Saskatchewan people from all walks of life enjoying indoor or outdoor activities, and places that portray the community spirit and liveliness of Saskatchewan cities and towns, cityscapes, local attractions and urban life.

• Prairie - Scenic photos from prairie regions; hidden treasures such as valleys, hills and badlands;

Teachers agree to binding arbitration for new contract

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) has agreed to participate in binding arbitration for the issues of wages and class complexity-accountability framework.

The decision was made on Friday following extensive consultation with members that took place, and as a result, the workto-rule sanction was lifted on Friday.

“Securing a written commitment from the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee that class complexity-accountability framework would be part of the joint submission for arbitration meant the Teachers’ Bargaining committee was able to bring the proposal to members,” said Samantha Becotte, president of the STF, noting about threequarters of STF members believe binding arbitration is the best path forward.

Arbitration was initially rejected on June 5 because the proposal did not include class complexity. That proposal was revised to include class complexity, which aligned with the teachers’ position.

The decision to participate in binding arbitration means STF members will

not vote on a collective agreement. The arbitrator’s decision on the two issues under arbitration will be legally binding and it will be incorporated into the final provincial collective bargaining agreement, along with all other matters agreed to during negotiations.

The next step in the process will be the ap -

pointment of a mutuallyagreed arbitrator, and the availability of this person will determine how soon a hearing can be held.

Becotte noted having this process “allows us to make our case to a neutral third party, and provides an opportunity for progress in addressing the needs of Saskatchewan students.”

other natural features displaying the province’s diverse geography in any season.

• Wildlife - Images that showcase Saskatchewan’s beautiful wild animals, birds and insects.

• Winter - Scenes of winter in Saskatchewan, from outdoor activities to wild snowy landscapes.

• Woods and WaterPhotography that features Saskatchewan’s abundant lakes and rivers, as well as Saskatchewan’s diverse

forests and trees, from lodgepole pine and aspen groves in the south to the northern boreal forests.

• Video - Submit an edited piece or single shot video (60 seconds maximum) of Saskatchewan wildlife, people, places and landscapes. The prize-winning photographer in each category will receive a $500 Visa gift card. The Grand Prize winner, selected from the five photography category winners, will receive an

additional $500 Visa gift card. The prize for the Video category is a $1,000 Visa gift card. The winner in the Video category will not be considered in the selection of the Grand Prize. For complete contest rules and to submit your entry, visit: TourismSaskatchewan.com/PhotoContest or call Tourism Saskatchewan toll-free at 1-877-237-2273. The deadline for entries is September 15, 2024.

82nd 4-HDays June 29 -July3,2024 115th Annual Fair Days July 4-July6,2024

Saturday,

Weyburn, Brokenshell, Cymri& Lomond

Sunday, June 30

9:00 a.m. 4-HLight HorseShow All Day Club Achievement DaysRadville &Milestone

Monday, July 1

8:00 a.m. Weighing of 4-HSteers, weighing of 4-HSheep &Goats 10:00 a.m. 4-HBeef InterClub: Judging Competition, Sheep Showmanship, Showmanship Class, Team Grooming Class, 4-HRegional Judging 7:45 p.m. MovieNight in Exhibition Hall Dusk City of WeyburnFireworks

Tuesday, July 2

9:00 a.m. 4-HInter Club FedCalfShow 2:00 p.m. 4-HInter Club Sheep &GoatShow

3:00 p.m. Jackpot Market Lamb Show, Jackpot Market Goat Show

3:30 p.m. Jackpot Market Calf,Heifer& Steer Show; CommericalPen of Heifers

Wednesday, July3

8:00 a.m. 4-HInter Club Female Show

1:30 p.m. BreedersHerdAward,4-H Awards,Presentation 2:30p.m 4-HInter Club FedCalfSale, 4-HInter Club Market Lambs &GoatsSale www.weyburnagriculturalsociety.com

Trevor Sealy.

Photos courtesy Soo Line

Alixzander Fraser Milestone School

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I have been thinking about the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of the living God) this last week as the Christian Church celebrated Pentecost Sunday on May 19. What is Pentecost celebration all about? Pentecost simply means 50 which means Pentecost Sunday falls 50 days after Easter Sunday in which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. What happened on the Day of Pentecost that makes it so special to Jesus followers?

Jesus had promised when he went back to heaven on Ascension Day (which I shared about recently) that he would send the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49 and John 16:7) to earth to empower believers to share the good news of the gospel. Acts 1:8 says, “But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and Samaria and unto the uttermost parts of the earth.”

So, exactly 50 days after His resurrection the Holy Spirit came on the early believers as recorded in Acts 2:1-4. After this event we see the early believers empowered to share the gospel message with boldness they never had before and endure much opposition and persecution because of their boldness, but because of this it changed the world forever with the gospel message. But does this happen today? Let me share part of my life story of how it changed my life.

After I dedicated my life to Christ again in the summer of 1985 my hunger for to know the Bible more and to share it with

others grew. I realized I needed the baptism in the Holy Spirit so I started reading all I could about it in the Bible. All that winter I longed for it and made up my mind to seek until I received it. In 1986 at Trossachs Camp I fasted and prayed about it and went forward and the brethren laid hands on me and prayed for me but nothing happened.

God knew I wasn’t ready yet but I refused to give up. I went forward a couple other times in services throughout 1986 and 1987 but nothing happened. I was starting to feel that it wasn’t for me after all. But deep down inside I knew God had promised in his word that all who ask for the baptism in the Holy Spirit would receive it. During the spring of 1988 we were having some real Spiritfilled times of prayer and sharing Sunday evenings at church.

During one of these, on March 6, 1988, Arlene (the pastor’s wife) came over to me and asked if I was ready to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, she felt God told her to come pray for me. All the people gathered around me and laid hands on me as she prayed. She prayed that I would be released from past hindrances and ideas that I would be set free to receive the Holy Spirit. I received a few sentences that night and praised and thanked God for them. Then Satan came along and tried to take them away by putting doubt in my mind that I had really received them from God but I was just repeating what I had heard others say that night.

Gail encouraged me by telling me don’t let Satan discourage you just use what God has given you

and the more you use it the more your vocabulary will increase. So, I claimed it and praised God for His goodness. Then at Trossachs Camp on July 7, 1988, after the evening service I went for a walk in the dark by myself and began praising God for the way He was leading me and working in our lives and all of a sudden, I was singing and praising God in an unknown language. So not only did He give me a prayer language but also a song language. I thank Him so much for it for when I run out of words in English, He still gives me words for my spirit to commune with His. To God be the glory for the work He is doing in my life.

My experience also was I went from being a shy scared guy to share my faith personally and in front of people in 1987, to in 1991 pastoring Weyburn Gospel Assembly and 1992 being a founding member of the Weyburn Youth Center. If God’s Holy Spirit can do it for the early disciples and do it in my life, I know God can and wants to do it in your life as well. If you are a Jesus follower (Christian) and want more of God in your life, and more confidence to share Jesus with others you can have the baptism in the Holy Spirit as well.

This is Pastor Cameron Weber saying, surrender yourself totally to Jesus and ask Him to fill you with His power of the Holy Spirit and He will do that for you too, because He promised in His word to do it. Acts 2:39 states, “For this promise is unto you, and your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.” And my God never lies.

Cargill donates towards new Fillmore Emergency Services building

The Village and RM of Fillmore are fundraising towards building a new Emergency Services facility, to be built on Main Street, and received a donation of $66,000 from Cargill.

Dax Koch and Griffin Keller of Cargill presented the donation, accepted by Mayor Tracey Kyrylchuk, firefighter Lyle Stomp and Fire Chief Chris Palmer.

Recently the Fillmore Ambulance signed a contract with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to provide funding for fulltime ambulance service in Fillmore.

Part of the agreement is contingent on having living quarters available. The Fire Department is also in need of new space as they have outgrown their space in the RM of Fillmore shop.

Therefore, the RM and Village of Fillmore, Fillmore Ambulance and Fillmore Fire Department formed a committee to fundraise and plan the construction of a 130-foot by 64-foot building to

provide a space for the emergency services.

The building will be on Main Street with space for two ambulances, living quarters to accommodate ambulance

personnel, the fire trucks, a training centre and a commercial car wash.

Construction will begin in the next four to six weeks, and the building should substantially

be completed by August of 2025.

To date, the committee has raised $720,000 with the total expected to be just under $2 million.

Vernna Wiggins, ad -

ministrator for the RM of Fillmore, said, “We have had tremendous response from surrounding RMs and villages and the community, who see the value of services that we

will be able to maintain into the future.”

She noted that charitable donations and sponsorships for this project are being accepted at the RM of Fillmore office.

Fillmore building project receives donation

Representatives of Cargill presented a donation of $66,000 towards the Fillmore Emergency Services project. Accepting the donation are fire fighter Lyle Stomp, Mayor Tracey Kyrylchuk, Fire Chief-Emergency Medical Responder Chris Palmer, and Cargill representatives Dax Koch and Griffin Keller.

Wheatland Seniors Centre holds cribbage tournament, activities

The Wheatland Seniors Centre held a number of games from June 10-15, with the following results.

A cribbage tournament was held on June 15, with 18 teams participating.

Janet Calladine, Morma Wiens and Kathy Carson won souvenir pegs.

First place was won by Larry Szczecinski and Rodney Callan; second went to Cris Herlick and Phyllis Lindskog; and third was Marge Schultz and Fay Johnston.

In Spades on June 10,

first place went to Ray Boucher; second was Erskine Sandiford, and third was Stan Hubick.

The winners of Kaiser on June 11 were Theresa Istace and Jean Fahlman in first; Anne Gutzke and Marlene Szczecinski came second; and Marie Marcotte and Eva Morley placed third.

In Canasta on June 12, first went to Shirley Hubbs; second was Gerry Thompson, and third was Sherrill Taylor.

The winners of Hi-Low

Whist on June 12 were

Janet Van Winkoop and Emily Zyla in first place; Connie and Ray Boucher in second; and Dave Frayn and Marie Marcotte in third.

In Thursday Crib held on June 13, first went to Marge Schultz and Fay Johnston; second was Shirley Sparks and Rose Levesque; and third went to Marie Marcotte and Ruth Boren.

The winners of shuffleboard on June 14 were Don Morton and Mel Schindel in first; Ray Boucher and

Bert Sanguin in second; and Yvette Bauche and Coral Schindel in third.

An appreciation barbecue for volunteers and for businesses and individuals who contributed to the Wheatland Seniors Centre’s upgrades will be held on Wednesday, June 26 from 4-7 p.m.

The following were game results from June 3-7.

The winners of Spades on June 3 were Rose Levesque in first; Marge Schultz in second, and

SaskPower to inspect 105,000 wood power poles

As part of SaskPower’s maintenance program, the utility will be inspecting nearly 105,000 wood power poles around the province this summer.

Connie Boucher in third.

The winners of Kaiser on June 4 were Fay Johnston and Marge Schultz in first; Anne Gutzke and Marlene Szczecinski in second, and Marie Marcotte and Eva Morley in third.

In Canasta on June 5, first went to Jean Reich; second was Eveline Porte; third was Shirley Cherpin; fourth was Kathy Carson; and fifth was Phyllis Lindskog.

The winners of HiLo Whist on June 5 were

Marie Marcotte and Phyllis Lindskog in first; Janet Van Winkoop and Emily Zyla in second; and Marge Schultz and Fay Johnston in third.

In the Thursday Crib on June 6, first went to Marge Schultz and Fay Johnston; second was Ray and Connie Boucher; and third was Shirley Sparks and Rose Levesque.

In Fun Crib on June 7, first went to Trina Maas; second was Stan Hubick, and third was Marlene Szczecinski.

Crews will also perform tests on around 10,000 overhead transformers in rural Saskatchewan, and will install wildfire protection equipment on 1,000 poles in high-risk areas in the North. “SaskPower is committed to providing reliable power to Saskatchewan, and with over 1.2 million wood power poles throughout the province, ensuring this infrastructure is inspected and maintained is key,” said Troy King, SaskPower executive vice-president.

Crews will be looking for signs of damage, decay

and carpenter ant infestation, while also completing maintenance activities to extend the life of wood power poles.

Whenever possible, damaged poles will be repaired or reinforced. Any poles that are too damaged to be repaired safely will be marked for replacement.

No power outages will be necessary for this work.

Crews will stay within the utility right-of-way as much as possible, but will occasionally need to access private property.

SaskPower will attempt to contact landowners prior to crews accessing their land. To see the schedule of the wood power pole maintenance program, visit the website at saskpower.com/ woodpoles.

WCS Class of 2024

The graduating students of the Weyburn Comprehensive School gathered for a group photo in the Tom Zandee Sports Arena on Saturday morning. Following this, the grads lined up in order, and were led into Crescent Point Place for the graduation ceremonies.

Photos — Greg Nikkel

Grads Kary Huang, Shenae Paxman and Brie Hallberg rode on a float, greeting family and friends along the route of the grad parade.

Graduates Ella Morken, Beau Chisholm, Lola Brady and Lainy Knoll greeted friends watching the grad parade near the Court House on June 15.

Staff, parents, family and friends gave a sustained standing ovation for the graduates of the Weyburn Comprehensive School as they entered Crescent Point Place to take their seats for the graduation ceremonies on Saturday morning.

Brooke Verbeurgt had the seat of honour in a convertible, as she took part in the grad parade.

PRAIRIE SKYCO-OP EQUITY DAYS

June 17 -HomeCentreWeyburn

9am- 4pmEquity Cheques/ 11:30am-1:30pmCustomerBBQ

June18- Lang (Community Hall) 11:30am -1:30pmEquity Cheques/ 11:30am-1:30pmCustomerBBQ

June19- Food StoreWeyburn 9am- 4pmEquity Cheques

June 20 -Milestone (Masonic Hall) 11am- 1:30pm Equity Cheques(Food Store) /11:30am-1:30pmCustomerBBQ

June21- Beaubier Branch 11:30am- 1:30pm Equity Cheques/ 11:30am-1:30pmCustomerBBQ

Basedon2023purchases, PrairieSky Co-opallocated $2.3 million back to itsmembers.Just over $1.6 million totalcashwill be paid outtomembers,making thetotal cash beingpaidout since incorporationover $59million

Board of Directors

Oneofthe seven co-operativeprinciplesisdemocraticmember control.EachCo-opisgovernedbyaboardofdirectors elected by and accountable to the Co-op’smembers. These representatives areresponsiblefor settingpoliciesand making decisionsthatguide the overalldirection of theCo-op.Annual meetingsprovidethe opportunity formembers torun for and elect boardmembersaswell as hear financial andoperational updates.The members whosit on our boardofdirectors are: GaryErickson, Jim Linnell, Stella Swertz ,Brent Hansen,Nick Coroluick, Leanne Anderson, Twyla Walkeden, MannyOfalla and MelanieSorensen. 2023Community DonationHighlights

EmployeeServiceAwards

Good things arehappeningevery day,and we'recontinuing to build on our tradition of delivering aunique Co-op experiencetoour customers andemployees. To helpensureexceptionalservice is given, we providea supportiveworking environment whereemployees can develop andexcel in their career.This is exemplified inthe qualityofour employees andtheir long-term commitment to themembership.In2024, we have23:

35 Years

BonnieMcLeod-Grocery

30Years

Deana Latham -Deli

Jamie Geiger -Sud City

James Donison -Grocery

25 Years

Charles McNeil -Grocery

Walter Roelfsema -Grocery

20 Years

MarkNestman -Crossroads

Carol Arneson-Milestone

15Years

Laila Bader -Admin

AmyPetlock -Grocery

Rebecca Filteau -Admin

Rimma Groisman -Produce

RyanLokken-Produce

Tracy Olfert -Grocery

10 Years

Baillie Leclair -Grocery

Sandra Nelson -Bakery

GordonBraun -Grocery

AmandaRoelfsema -Pharmacy

5 Years

Svitlana Zaika -Sud City

Matthew Carlisle -Beaubier

Asmaa Najmi -Sud City

Melanie Hoimyr -Beaubier

Donna Johnston -Produce

SCAN

Shopping at your localPrairie SkyCo-op helps supportlocal vendors, creates employment ,nurturessustainablegrowthand helpsinvest in local non-profit organizations andcharities.

These aresomeofthe ways Prairie Sky Co-opcontributed to itscommunities in 2023.

$190,000 in donations to local groups and KidsClub Activities

$181,000 paidinLocal PropertyTaxes

$8.5 MillioninSalaries 220 Employees

Scholarships

$2.3 Million in Equity Paid Back toLocal Membership

We helped over 180 localcommunity clubs, groups ,schools andteams

Prairie Sky Co-opbelieves thateducatingour youth is importantinbuildingand supporting thecommunity. Every year,weprovide scholarships to our student employees based on numberofhours worked, to dependentsofour employees,to selectstudentsofSoutheast CommunityCollege, and to select graduates of the WeyburnComprehensiveSchool,MilestoneHigh School andGladmar RegionalSchool

Prairie SkyCo-opwould liketocongratulate allofthe recipients andtoeveryoneinthe graduating class of 2024!