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Vol.114 No. 28 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 10 Pages
Weyburn Fair sees strong attendance in spite of rain
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
The 115th edition of the Weyburn Fair wrapped up its three-day run with higher attendance than last year, in spite of rain and thunderstorms on two of the three days.
The attendance figures released on Monday saw 1,700 on Thursday, 2,500 on Friday and 3,600 on Saturday, for a grand total of around 7,800 people, up from 7,096 who came through the gates in 2023.
“We were happy with the attendance and how the community came out despite all the rain the first two days,” said Tyler Metheral, president of the Weyburn Ag Society.
“The Petting Zoo and Kids Tractor-Land, along with more Ag-Education, seems to be very popular. The Trade Show on Saturday was a success as many visitors enjoyed all the different vendors. The Souris River Rodeo always puts on a great show rain or shine. The dedicated fans stuck it out through the rain as well,” he added.
There was no rain at the Fair a year ago, while this year saw rain on Thursday evening and a thunderstorm on Friday, with the stands filled for the demo derby on Saturday evening.
The “Rumble in the Ring” derby saw a drop in contestants, with seven entries, so all seven ran in the opening heat, and after some lawn mower races and quad pulls, the two feature heats were held to
Summer fun at the fair
Many took in the sights at the 2024 Weyburn Fair, including a stop at Ol’McDale’s Petting Zoo.
determine the top winners.
“The Rumble in the Ring Demo derby was shy on cars, but the drivers all put on a great show for the standing-room only grandstand. Lawn Mower Racers and Quad Pullers put on an exciting, thrilling show for all ages,” said Metheral.
In the feature heat No. 1, Colton Dodd won first place and Kevin Dodd took second. In heat No. 2, Dustin Kennedy won first, Colton Dodd came second, and Sonny St. Denis took third.
The “Best Dressed” award went to Mac Metheral for his “Grinch” car, while St. Denis won the hardest hit award, and Mackenzie Rogal won the Tough Luck award.
In the lawn mower races, Tyler Metheral won first in the course race, and Karson Thue took second.
For the quad pulls, there were two categories based on engine size. For the 500-799cc quads, Aeron Reinson won first and Tyler Metheral took second.
In the 800-1000cc category, Wade Haberstock won first, and Mac Metheral came second.
For the second night of the Souris River Rodeo, there was live music on stage after the rodeo performance, with Tequila Mockingbird playing on Friday night, and then after the demo derby Saturday, Weyburn band Switch took to the stage. Continued on page 2
Construction begins on First Avenue in Weyburn
A two-month road construction project began on Monday on First Avenue NE in Weyburn, extending from Government Road to about 10th Street.
During this period, road closures will be implemented, restricting access to residences and businesses in the area.
“We understand road construction can be an inconvenience. As we begin the road construction on First Avenue NE, we ask everyone to prioritize safety by adhering to traffic restrictions and detour signs,” said municipal engineer Renee Cugnet. “Navigating through work zones with caution will help ensure the safety of both workers and residents.” Non-local and heavy traffic will detour down Highway 39 and 16th Street. Local traffic will be allowed periodically as the project goes on. Hospital access will be maintained
via the back alley and at least one of the three entrances along First Avenue. Only one access to Highfield Crescent will be closed at a time.
The City of Weyburn realizes this will create a significant inconvenience for residents and business owners along the street during construction. This work is of vital importance to maintaining infrastructure and every effort will be made to complete the work in a timely and efficient manner.
Motorists are asked to plan their routes accordingly during the construction period and avoid travelling through work zones. For the latest updates on this and other projects, as well as news and announcement, please visit the City’s website at www. weyburn.ca, and sign up for Weyburn alerts to receive notifications by cell phone.
Riding with ‘Glamma Sue’ in the parade “Glamma Sue”, aka Susan Mailhiot, was flanked by grandson Cory Abel and great-granddaughter Carsen Boundy on the back of a convertible in the Weyburn Summer Parade on Thursday morning, as an early celebration of her 100th birthday later this year. She will be 100 years old on Nov. 13. Driving the car is Christine Daae, and the passenger is Twyla Senchuk.
MLA to seek nomination for Souris-Moose
Moosomin MLA Ste -
ven Bonk will be seeking the nomination to run for the federal Conservative party in Souris-Moose Mountain, in the federal election of 2025. This came on the heels of an announcement by current MP, Dr. Robert Kitchen, that he will not be running for re-election after serving for the past decade.
“I look forward to continuing on in my role as MP until the next federal election in 2025, and would like to thank the constituents of Souris-Moose
Mountain who have shown me incredible support for the past 10 years,” said Kitchen in a statement.
“I am excited to announce that I will be seeking the Conservative Party nomination for the Souris Moose-Mountain riding. I was proud to be co-captain of Pierre Poilievre’s Saskatchewan team during his leadership race. His vision and commitment to conservative principles resonate deeply with the values we hold here in Saskatchewan. I am thrilled at the opportunity to join his
team and help replace Justin Trudeau with a Prime Minister that is a champion for Saskatchewan,” said Bonk in announcing his intentions to run federally. He noted that he will not be seeking re-election in the provincial election to be held this fall.
“In my role as MLA for the Moosomin constituency, I have established strong relationships with communities throughout southeastern Saskatchewan. My work has given me a deep understanding of the issues, challenges
and opportunities facing the people of this region,” he said.
Bonk feels the province is well-represented by Premier Moe and the Saskatchewan Party, who have been dedicated to addressing the needs and priorities of residents.
“However, it’s also crucial that we have a strong, consistent voice advocating for our province at the federal level to ensure our interests are effectively represented in Ottawa,” he said. Continued on page 2
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Marie Grohn was the recipient of the Perry Folk Fellowship
Trick riding at the Weyburn Fair Weyburn rider Charlize Hallberg stood on top of her horse “Jack”, as she waved to the crowd in the grandstands on Thursday evening at the Weyburn Fair. She is part of the five-member Truco Trick Riders based in southeast Saskatchewan, and this was her first time to perform with them in Weyburn.
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Weyburn Chamber names winners of the 2024 Summer Parade
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce had over 80 floats entered into the 2024 Summer Parade, held on Thursday morning.
The judges had a difficult choice for the two winners, and named the
following in two categories. The best business float was from the Weyburn Credit Union, and the best organization float was from CUPE 5430. The Chamber thanked
everyone who entered the parade, along with the Weyburn Police, the City of Weyburn, the Fire Department, and the hundreds of spectators who lined the streets throughout the city and in the downtown core.
New features at the Weyburn Fair
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A new feature this year was the addition of the Truco Trick Riders on Thursday right before the rodeo performance began, with Weyburn rider Charlize Hallberg part of the five-member group.
The DQ Kids Rodeo began on Saturday morning in the rodeo arena, and a trade show was held in Exhibition Hall, with the Deep South Barrel Racing Jackpot in the afternoon.
The trade show had 11 vendors last year, and it grew to 31 vendors at this year’s Fair in Exhibition Hall.
The Food Alley was ready to serve up all favourite fair foods along with local food vend -
ors, and a fan favourite, Ol’ McDale’s Petting Zoo, was located in the McFadden Building.
“The three-day format, although very busy and jam-packed with events, is easier on our volunteers and allows us to have more time to clean up afterwards on the Sunday. We would like to thank the community of Weyburn and surrounding areas, as well as all of our sponsors who support us in our endeavour to educate and entertain our youth and community,” said Metheral.
Canuck Amusements had the midway and games, while the household arts exhibits were
Weyburn RCMP investigate stolen tractor
A red 2015 Massey Ferguson 1736 tractor, with forks attached to front and a rear attached finishing mower, was taken from a farm yard outside of Weyburn on July 3. If anyone has any information please call Weyburn RCMP at 306 848 4640, or 310-RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
located in the Tom Zandee Sports Arena along with a Tractor Land and daily Kids Tractor Pulls, plus there was an open mike and talent show in exhibition hall.
The knocker balls, put on by the Weyburn Ag Society, along with the Wobbly balls in a pool of water, were both popular again this year.
Weyburn police lay charges in serious incidents on Friday
The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 89 calls for service during the period of July 1-7, resulting in a total of 20 charges. Of the charges, 14 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, five under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA), and one under the Alcohol & Gaming Regulation Act (AGRA). The majority of Criminal Code charges stem from two serious incidents occurring on the same night.
Friday proved to be a busy night with officers going from call to call. Two separate incidents occurring during the night resulted in multiple charges of serious nature. In the early evening, an altercation between three adults known to each other resulted in one of them being charged with two counts of possession of a weapon, and two counts of assault with a weapon, from an incident which involved the use of bear spray.
A second serious incident occurred hours later (early morning hours of Saturday) involving two
adult males also known to each other. Alcohol and/or drugs are believed to be a major contributing factor in a serious physical confrontation between the two men, which resulted in both sustaining injuries.
One man faces a charge of assault causing bodily harm, while the second male faces multiple charges including aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, break and enter to a residence, and mischief to property.
The latter of the charges to the second man are related to an incident following the physical confrontation. Both were arrested and charged accordingly with the first man being released and the second male remanded in custody to appear in court.
On late afternoon Tuesday, an individual witnessed a truck pull through a parking stall in the Wholesale parking lot and strike a parked car, then drive off.
The witness reported the incident to the police providing as much detail
as they could. The offending truck is described as an older model single cab with a dull grey front end and a white box. It also had a black push bar/grill on the front. The parked car sustained damage to its rear driver side. Anyone with information regarding this incident, or the whereabouts of the suspect truck, is asked to contact the police.
The Weyburn Police also responded to a variety of other calls including alarms, domestic disturbances, suspicious persons or vehicles, mental health concerns, requests to check on an individual’s well-being, harassing communications, and calls relating to animals, parking, or other bylaw concerns.
*Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Riding in the flag race
Rider Madeline Cascagnette grabbed the flag before riding to the finish line, in the flag race held as part of the Kids Rodeo, held on Saturday morning at the Weyburn rodeo grounds. There were several participants in the fun races and relays, enabling young children to show their love of riding horses.
MLA Bonk to seek nomination for Souris-Moose Mountain MP seat
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“Now, I humbly ask for the continued trust and support of the people in southeastern Saskatchewan so that I may represent and advocate for you in Ottawa. I am committed to being a strong voice for our region, ensuring that our needs are not only heard but prioritized at the federal level.
Robert Kitchen for his exemplary service to the constituents of SourisMoose Mountain. He has consistently served with honor and integrity, always prioritizing the best interests of our province
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“I want to thank all our sponsors and volunteers. We put the call out for both to help us put on this massive event, which is actually our biggest fundraiser of the year. We are a non-profit organization and our board of dedicated volunteers help to operate and maintain all the buildings on the grounds including the grandstand, Forge and Anvil, Exhibition hall, McFadden building, Rodeo arena, Lions Den, pole barn and the big barn, home of the Souris Valley Industries arena. The fair helps us raise money to up keep these buildings so we can maintain them for the community to use,” said Brandie Fisher, media relations and advertising director for the Ag Society.
“I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr.
Steven Bonk
and nation,” he said. Bonk was elected as the MLA for Moosomin in 2016 and was re-elected on October 26, 2020. He lived in Europe for nearly a decade where he was the managing director of livestock-based enterprises and worked as a management consultant to help companies grow and solve strategic challenges with the transition to a free market economy, particularly in post-Soviet countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. He communicates in several languages, facilitating his participation on international roundtable discussion panels.
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Zipping through the poles
Rider Abigail Mason rode her horse through the poles for the pole-bending event at the DQ Kids Rodeo on Saturday morning, in front of the grandstands at the Weyburn Fair.
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Grand champion at 4-H sale
Kyla Lees of the Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club led her Grand Champion steer into the ring for the live auction on Wednesday afternoon, at the 82nd annual 4-H Interclub Fed Calf and Lamb Sale. Her animal, weighing in at 1,406 pounds, was the first one on the block, and she earned a price of $7.50 a pound, bought by Weyburn Dodge.
Crops being monitored as warm weather comes
Producers in the southeast region are looking forward to the warmer weather coming this week to assist with crop advancement and development.
There are varying stages of development from across the region.
Winter cereals have one per cent in the tillering stage, 11 per cent at stem elongation, eight per cent at flag leaf, 60 per cent heading and 20 per cent at the dough stage.
For spring cereals, four per cent are at the seedling stage, 22 per cent is tillering, 29 per cent is at stem elongation, 30 per cent is at flag leaf, and 15 per cent is heading.
Five per cent of pulse crops are at the seedling stage, 65 per cent is at the vegetative stage, and 30 per cent is flowering.
For canola and mustard, one per cent is at the preemergent stage, 14 per cent is at the seedling stage, 37 per cent is at the rosette
stage, 35 per cent is bolting and 13 per cent is at the flowering stage. Flax crops are 24 per cent at the seedling stage, 70 per cent is at stem elongation and six per cent is flowering.
Meantime, producers are working around the challenging weather conditions to wrap up herbicide applications, and are moving into fungicide application, and continuing with haying operations. Fields will continue to be monitored for pest and disease development within the region.
Rainfall amounts were variable, but all areas reported rainfall in the past week, with some areas reporting isolated hail events.
The RM of Weyburn reported 14 mm of rain, the RM of Brokenshell had 22 mm, the RM of Laurier around Radville saw 8 mm, and the Stoughton area reported 12 mm of rain.
Topsoil moisture levels remains adequate for the
southeast, but some areas are reporting increases to surplus moisture, while others are seeing increases in short moisture conditions due to a lack of rainfall.
Overall, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 15 per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate, nine per cent short and one per cent very short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is reported as five per cent surplus, 84 per cent adequate, nine per cent short and two per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is four per cent surplus, 82 per cent adequate, 11 per cent short and three per cent very short.
Pasture conditions vary throughout the southeast, with 32 per cent of pastures rated as excellent, 45 per cent as good, 18 per cent fair, three per cent poor and two per cent very poor.
Haying is beginning within the southeast, with one per cent of hay crops cut, and two per cent baled
Community Futures
Sunrise received recognition at the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance conference held recently in Saskatoon, as they were honoured with the Chairperson’s Award for building and delivering a customized program, GO Digital Sask.
GO Digital targeted retaining and expanding businesses, first in the southeast region, then fulfilling a need throughout the entire province.
The program was a ground-breaking initiative tailored to support business growth and digital transformation, and was instrumental in helping
rural entrepreneurs adapt to the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Initially launched to serve the needs of businesses in the Sunrise region of southeast Saskatchewan, the program’s success has prompted its expansion to the entire province, addressing a critical demand for digital support services across a broader spectrum.
The award acknowledges the significant impact of the GO Digital Sask program on the local economy and its impact as they have assisted over 600 organizations since the program’s inception.
This accolade under -
scores the importance of digital innovation in fostering economic development and highlights the dedication of Community Futures Sunrise to the prosperity of businesses in rural Saskatchewan.
“We are honoured to receive this award and are grateful for the recognition of our efforts,” said Andria Brady, general manager of CF Sunrise.
“The GO Digital Sask program has been a transformation force for many businesses, and we are excited to continue expanding its reach to help even more rural entrepreneurs thrive in the digital age,” she added.
Weyburn Regional 4-H Show wraps up with annual sale
The Weyburn Agricultural Society’s Interclub 4-H Beef Show and Sale wrapped up on Wednesday at the Souris Valley Industries Show and Sale Arena.
The day started with the Interclub Female Show.
The Champion Cloverbud Heifer was exhibited by Gideon Gustafson from the Cymri Beef 4-H Club. The Reserve Champion Cloverbud Heifer was exhibited by Farrah Gustafson from the Cymri Beef 4-H Club.
The Champion Breeding Heifer was exhibited by Emma Lees from the Arcola-Kisbey Beef 4-H Club, and the Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer was exhibited by Kyla Lees from the Arcola Kisbey Beef 4-H Club.
or silage. Hay quality is rated as 22 per cent excellent, 71 per cent good and seven per cent fair.
Wind and excess moisture caused crop damages in areas throughout the southeast, with a few areas reporting severe damage. Localized flooding in the low-lying areas along with other areas of fields being fully saturated are contributing to crop stress.
Hail and waterfowl caused minor to moderate crop damage in some areas. Gophers continue to cause crop damage with a few areas reporting moderate to severe damage.
The cooler weather has slowed grasshopper development, but a few areas report minor to moderate grasshopper damage. Flea beetles are present within the southeast region, but as the canola continues to advance, they are becoming less of a concern.
Producers continue to note the presence of root rot, leaf diseases in cereals and the start of pulse disease development.
The champion twoyear-old cow-calf pair was exhibited by Kate Webb from the Pangman-Ogema Beef 4-H Club, and the Reserve Champion twoyear-old cow-calf pair was exhibited by Charlotte Kosior from the Weyburn Beef 4-H Club.
The Champion threeyear-old cow-calf pair was exhibited by Andrew Charlton from the ArcolaKisbey Beef 4-H Club, and the Reserve Champion was exhibited by Kyler Osborn from the Brokenshell Beef 4-H Club.
The Overall Grand Champion Female was exhibited by Emma Lees of the Arcola-Kisbey Beef 4-H Club, and the Reserve Champion Overall Female was exhibited by Kate
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Webb from the PangmanOgema Beef 4-H Club. The winner of the Breeder’s Herd Award was Ryder Fellner from the Weyburn Beef 4-H Club.
The afternoon continued with the Interclub Livestock Sale showcasing 118 Fed Calves and eight market lambs. The grand champion fed calf exhibited by Kyla Lees from the Arcola Kisbey Beef 4-H Club was purchased by Weyburn Dodge for $7.50/lb. The reserve champion fed calf, exhibited by Dawson Fladeland from the Radville Beef 4-H Club, was purchased by Weyburn Credit Union for $5/lb.
The Champion HomeGrown Fed Calf, exhibited by Kate Webb from the Pangman-Ogema Beef 4-H Club, was purchased by Greyco Angus Ranch for $4.25/lb. The Champion Market Lamb, exhibited by Harper Wilgenbusch from the Weyburn Sheep 4-H Club, was purchased by Remax Weyburn, while the Reserve Champion Market Lamb, exhibited by Amy Fradette from the Pangman-Ogema Sheep 4-H Club, was purchased by Mark and Laura Hoimyr.
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Grand Champion Female at Weyburn Fair
Emma Lees of the Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club showed off the Grand Champion Female for the 4-H Interclub Show. Standing with her are her family, Becca Lees, Tash Lees, Kyla Lees and Corey Lees, and judges Natalie Grylls and Mark Piller.
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Winner for Best Business float
The Weyburn Credit Union’s float won as the Best Business float in the Weyburn Chamber’s summer parade, held on Thursday morning, featuring Ryan Janke as one of the Mario Bros.
Winner for Best Organization float
The winner for the best float by an organization was the CUPE float, in the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce’s summer parade.
‘Colour My World’ brightens up parade
Many children and parents from Colour My World Day Care filled this float in the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce summer parade on Thursday.
Cooling down the parade spectators
The driver of the Razer from the Weyburn Fire Department had fun giving a cooling spray of water to spectators along the route of the Weyburn parade, with many children waving and asking to be sprayed.
Greeting a young fan
Red Wings player Dallen Oxelgren hands a treat to a young fan along the route of the Weyburn Fair parade. Howie the mascot was also along in the Red Wings truck to wave at fans along the way.
Sun Country Riding Club at the parade
Members of the Sun Country Riding Club rode together in the Weyburn Chamber’s summer parade on Thursday.The group is comprised of Weyburn area families who love riding horses, and hold gymkhanas throughout the summer to improve their riding skills.
Riding atop a fire truck
These three youth had an elevated view of the parade on top of a fire truck, and they were able to spray people from their position throughout the route.
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It takes a village to take care of each other
As people slip into summer vacation mode, the tendency is to think of relaxing, taking it easy, going travelling, or just enjoying some time camping or at the lake.
These are all good for mental health and physical health, as they help people to take some time off to enjoy the good weather and rejuvenate your mind and your body.
As most of us learned through the horrors of the COVID pandemic, there are major benefits all the way around to being able to be with family, friends in the great outdoors or taking in one of the great community events put on in July and August.
With that being said, we need to remember there are many hard-working families and individuals who are less fortunate, and are having a challenge making ends meet.
We should not forget about the needs in the community — and there are many. Perhaps it’s too much sometimes to consider what people need, in terms of food, clothing, shelter, paying bills, getting medications … the list can be endless, or at least seems so at times.
A new Angus Reid study, just released recently, said that 67 per cent of Saskatchewan people feel like they are not doing well financially. The study also found that Saskatchewan residents feel worse off than last year (56 per cent); think they will be worse off next year (45 per cent); and have a hard time feeding their household (48 per cent).
Locally, the Salvation Army has indicated that there is a large increase in the number of families and individuals who need the help of the food bank to put food on the table, and many people are living paycheque to paycheque. The continuing inflationary pressures are not helping very much.
Another sign of how tough things are arose as the Rotary Club has begun donating fresh veggies and fruit to the Family Place, who then distribute to any family that has need of this food. The reason is, like at the food bank, when the bills come in and need to be paid, some families simply don’t have enough to keep fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge for their children.
This ought not to be happening in a community and country where there is wealth and prosperity. If people are willing, and if they are able, they should help out a little bit, either with time or resources or both.
This is something Saskatchewan residents, and particularly Weyburn area residents, are really good at, namely supporting each other in the community and making sure those who are in need are taken care of.
The old saying about taking a village to raise a child is applicable here, only it’s not just to help raise children, but to ensure those who need a helping hand are able to get it, when they need it.
— Greg Nikkel
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An old song says, “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy …”
It is an old song, and trust me, you won’t hear it on Magic 103 anytime soon — but it has a nice feel as we ease into the heat and long days of summer.
We had a nice start to our summer in Weyburn with the Fair Days, although it got a little wet a couple of times.
Coming up will be summer celebrations and exhibitions at a number of the towns in the southeast area, including Ogema this weekend, on Sunday, July 14; the “biggest little fair in Saskatchewan”, also known as the Creelman Fair, on July 20; and later on, Midale will have their annual events.
If they are able to have successful events like Weyburn, which actually had better attendance even with the rain than last year, then they’ll be doing very well.
Our family had supper out recently, and on the TV was the Calgary Stampede, with the chuckwagon races — and that brought back some fond memories of past editions of the Weyburn Fair, when they had chucks and chariot races.
As I recall too, these brought out the
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By Sabrina Kraft
The dog days of summer are upon us. Now that the weather is hot and sultry, it is more important than ever to take caution when your are outside.
I make sure to wear sunscreen, as I tend to burn really easily. Even a few hours outside is enough to make my skin redden. Over the years, while attending outdoor activities during the summer, I have received sunburns, and regretted the lack of proactive care.
You can reduce your risk of skin cancer by limiting or avoiding exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Checking your skin for suspicious changes can help detect skin cancer at its earliest stages. Early detection of skin cancer gives you the greatest chance for successful skin cancer treatment.
It is also important during hot days to stay hydrated, especially if you need to be outside for an extended period of time. Water should almost always be your go-to beverage. It plays a key role in many of our body’s functions, including bringing nutrients to cells, getting rid of wastes, pro -
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crowds to fill the grandstands fairly well, as people really enjoyed those races.
Just a suggestion to the Weyburn Ag Society board, but this would be great to bring back in some form if you could.
The rodeo is a great feature, as were the Truco Trick Riders, and of course the demo derby filled up the stands nicely on the last night of the Fair.
Maybe the logistics won’t work, I don’t know, but the chuckwagons sure added some real excitement to the Fair on the days when they were held here.
It should be noted that each one of the upcoming fairs or exhibitions in the region has their unique attractions that people love.
Creelman has the pig scramble and a nice small-town feel to the fair, while Midale has the antique tractors and oldtime threshing demo, among other things.
These are all great features that keep the summertime enjoyable for families and communities, not to mention events like Heritage Village Days in August here, and Nickle Lake Day, and events at Mainprize park — it’s all good!
tecting joints and organs, and maintaining body temperature.
There are many ways a person can stay cool during hot summer days, even when they do not have air conditioning in their home. A simple trick is to put your hands and feet in cold water. Wrists and ankles have lots of pulse points where blood vessels are close to the skin, so you will cool down more quickly.
When it’s hot, you are far better off sticking to light, well-balanced, regular meals. Food with a high water content like strawberries, cucumber, celery, and lettuce, will also help to keep you hydrated and cool in summer weather.
Frozen watermelon or fruit treats were a favourite during my childhood. One does have to be careful not to get an ice cream headache, when trying to beat the heat by eating cold foods, or chewing ice.
Most importantly, make sure you know of ways to prevent heat stroke, and the self-care methods if you need them. Remember to have a safe summer, and enjoy it the fullest!
Longtime golfer-volunteer named to Perry Folk Award
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Longtime golfer and volunteer Marie Grohn was named the 2023 Perry Folk Fellowship Award recipient, and was presented with the honour by Kevin Folk on behalf of the family on Wednesday.
The award was donated by Al York 15 years ago after the loss of Perry Folk, and it was first presented in 2009 to Graham DeLaet, who went on to play in the PGA.
Grohn worked with the junior program for many years, served on the provincial golf executive for a time, and currently is out helping beginning lady golfers with lessons, teaching rules and etiquette of the game.
She began golfing at age 30, but noted she was supposed to first learn at the age of 12, “but I didn’t like it.” Now she has been golfing for close to 50 years.
“I golfed lots with Terry and Aaron (husband and son), then I took lessons, and I went, ‘oh, they didn’t teach me right’,” she said with a laugh. “Now our whole family golfs. Our grandchildren golf, and we’re out there as a family.”
Grohn noted that she travelled with junior golfers from Weyburn a lot while helping out with the program at the Weyburn Golf Club.
“I was busy almost every day of the week it seemed like, all summer long,” she said, adding of the beginners’ group, “They asked if I would come out and do that.”
“It’s nice they have someone like you that can keep those ladies wanting to come out,” said Kevin.
He noted that the Folk family are not the ones who pick the recipients of the award, but they leave it to staff and golfers who are out at the course all
the time.
“I’ve only gotten back into golf about four years ago,” he said. “My other family members golf like crazy. I’ve always wanted to get out, but I just couldn’t fit it in with raising kids and being a ball coach.”
Kevin added that anytime he was out at the golf course, “I’ve become more aware of everything that she’s done. They really appreciate her out there.”
The award plaque states that the Perry Folk Fellowship Award is “presented annually to the golf course patron who, through personal interactions, friendly demeanor and positive attitude, enhances the clubhouse atmosphere and experience for others in their company; basically, the Clubhouse MVP.”
The award includes a $100 gift card to Pumpjacks, in appreciation and memory of Perry Folk.
Flight winners of the Crocus Men’s tournament
The flight winners of the Crocus Men’s golf tournament gather at the Weyburn Golf Course on July 7. From left are Dallas Lequyer, men’s champion; Ron Swan, senior men’s champion; Conrad Pearce, president of the committee; and Chad Brock, general manager of the Golf Course.
Beavers have tough road trip over weekend
Weyburn Beavers have been winless since coming off a tough road trip to Alberta, with more losses in Saskatchewan over the weekend.
The Beavers hosted the Medicine Hat Mavericks on Monday night at Tom Laing Park, and were defeated by a score of 11-2.
Brett Paterson was tagged as the losing pitcher, and was on the mound for two and a third innings, allowing seven hits and seven runs, and getting two strikeouts.
Sutter Balog came on and threw for three and two-third innings, allowing two hits and two runs and getting three strike-outs; Mathieu Rocheleau, Devin Costa and Jordan Bauer each pitched for one inning,
finishing out the game.
On offence, Niko Kekatos and Ryan Webster each had one run batted in.
The Beavers dropped a pair of games to Saskatoon on Saturday and Sunday, losing 19-4 and 6-3, after they were blanked 5-0 by the Regina Red Sox on Friday, and lost 9-2 to Swift Current on Thursday night.
In the Sunday afternoon game versus the Berries, Ethan Webster is the losing pitcher of record, although he was only in the game for one and two-thirds innings, allowing 12 hits and 12 runs; Joe Hart came on for three and a third innings, allowing eight hits and six runs; Brayden Mayencourt pitched for two innings, allowing two hits and no runs, and Quentin Smith threw
for one inning, allowing three hits and one run.
Halen Otte had two RBIs, and Webster and Smith each had one.
For Saturday evening’s game, Owen McConnell was the losing pitcher, on the mound for six and a third innings, allowing 11 hits and six runs, and getting three strike-outs. Tanner Coddington pitched in relief for one and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and no runs, and getting two strike-outs.
On offence, Ryan Muizelaar and Ryan Dauphinee each had an RBI.
For the Regina game on Friday night, the losing pitcher was Angel Fragozo, who was on the mound for five innings, allowing five hits and three runs, and get-
ting three strike-outs.
Brett Paterson pitched for the last three innings, allowing two hits and two runs.
In the Swift Current game on Thursday, Ryan Meyer was the losing pitcher, on the mound for seven innings, allowing 14 hits and six runs, getting three strike-outs. Hart pitched for one inning, allowing two hits and three runs.
Muizelaar had two solo home runs, scoring both runs for the Beavers.
The Beavers will be in Moose Jaw on Thursday night, and coming up, will host Regina on Friday night, July 12, and the Saskatoon Berries will be here on Sunday, July 14, with Swift Current visiting on July 16.
Standings in Borderline Men’s League tightens as season winds down
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by Richard Wick
Things are tight atop the standings in the Borderline Men’s Fastball League with only 11 games yet to be played.
In a key game on July 2, the Weyburn Renegades remained in the hunt for first place by handing the Ceylon Angels their first loss of the season and splitting the season series between them with a win each.
The team from Plentywood stayed in contention for top spot with a 10-7 win over Weyburn in Plentywood on Friday night.
In other action last week, the Ogema Colts won two games consecutively while the Lake Alma Raiders won one and lost one.
The standings as of the weekend has the Ceylon Angels and Weyburn Renegades tied for 16 points in first place, as Ceylon has a record of 8-1, and Weyburn’s record is 8-2. Plentywood has a 5-2 record for 10 points; Ogema Colts has a record of 3-4-1 for seven points; the Gladmar Braves have a 3-7 record and six points; the Lake Alma Raiders have a record of 2-5-1 and five points; and the Midale Blue Jays have a 1-9 record, for two points.
Several games were scheduled for Tuesday night, including Weyburn Renegades at Gladmar Braves; the Midale Blue
Jays at Lake Alma Raiders; and a doubleheader, with the Ogema Colts at Plentywood.
Coming up on Thursday, July 11, Lake Alma Raiders will be at the Ceylon Angels; the Gladmar Braves are at the Ogema Colts. Weyburn Renegades will play a make-up game against the Plentywood Peckers on Sunday, July 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Tom Laing softball field. On Friday, July 12, the Midale Blue Jays will be at the Plentywood Peckers.
The Ceylon Angels and the Ogema Colts have scheduled to play a make-up game in Ogema on Tuesday, July 16.
The Lake Alma Raiders have two home games to make up that are not yet scheduled. Watch social media for the posting of the scheduling for those games or contact a member of the Raiders team.
The league’s two-day play-off tournament is scheduled for Plentywood, Montana, on the weekend of July 20 and 21. Gate admission is $10 Canadian or U.S. funds, per day, per person age 13 and older. Children 12 years and younger are admitted free of charge. There will be a concession booth at the ball park with “cash only” sales. It is suggested that spectators bring U.S. cash for any concession booth purchases.
Photo - Sabrina Kraft
Team Southeast ready for the Summer Games
The entire Team Southeast gathered for a large group photo, at the end of the pep rally held for the athletes on Monday evening at Weyburn’s Credit Union Spark Centre. Emcee Richy Roy introduced each team and their coaches, and the mission staff for Team Southeast were introduced. The Summer Games will be held from July 21-27 in Lloydminster, with the events divided into the first half on July 21-24, and July 24-27.
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Perry Folk award presented Marie Grohn, a longtime golfer and volunteer at the Weyburn Golf Club, was presented with the Perry Folk Fellowship Award by Kevin Folk, at her home on Wednesday. Folk said she exemplifies what the award is all about, in enhancing the atmosphere and camaraderie of the clubhouse.
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Rotary donates to Salvation Army food bank
Weyburn Rotary Club members Sara Irwin, Gwen Wright and Jill Thorn prepared jugs of laundry and dish detergent for the food bank at the Salvation Army. The club donated 36 jugs of laundry detergent, 70 jugs of dish detergent along with $140 worth of Poise pads. These are items the Salvation Army does not typically buy, but are in great demand by the users of the food bank.
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Weyburn, Milestone get traffic safety grants
Grants totaling more than $1.3 million have been awarded to 55 projects that will improve traffic safety in 49 communities across Saskatchewan.
The grants are coming from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund, helping to fund projects that focus on different aspects of traffic and pedestrian safety.
“I am thrilled to see communities benefit from the Traffic Safety Fund with projects that will make Saskatchewan streets safer,” Minister Responsible for SGI Dustin Duncan said. “I would like to thank those who
submitted applications and encourage all municipalities to consider applying for traffic safety projects in their communities.”
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants range from $1,148 to $100,000. The maximum amount of funding municipalities and Indigenous lands or territories can apply for is $100,000.
For the City of Weyburn, they received the maximum grant of $100,000 for the intersection safety project at Government Road and First Avenue.
The Town of Milestone
Local student receives Access scholarship
Access Communications Co-operative announced the recipients of their 2024 scholarships, going to 20 students across the province, including one in Weyburn.
Tia Fellner of the Weyburn Comprehensive School receives a $1,000 Doug Alexander Scholarship.
The Access scholarship awards committee considers students’ contribution to community improvement, academic
achievement, and school involvement.
Since 2005, the program has awarded over $440,000 to high school graduates.
“Our organization is deeply committed to giving back to the communities that support us,” said Carmela Haines, president and CEO of Access.
“These scholarship recipients are the embodiment of that spirit, and we are excited to invest in their promising futures.”
received a grant of $6,673 for a school corridor safety project.
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants are awarded to communities twice a year, using proceeds from Photo Speed Enforcement. With this latest round of grants, $11.5 million has been provided through the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund since its establishment in 2019.
Applications are currently being accepted for the next round of funding. The application deadline is Sept. 30, 2024. Eligible traffic safety initiatives must focus on
one of the following priority areas: speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, vulnerable road users, medically-at-risk drivers, occupant protection and intersection safety. Applications are reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, the Prince Albert Grand Council, the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Highways and SGI.
Arts and crafts galore at Gifted summer art market
The sidewalk loop in Jubilee Park will be packed with 42 stalls featuring a wide variety of art, crafts, food and activities for the Gifted summer art market on Saturday, July 13.
The outdoor market will open at 10 a.m., and will feature many local artists and craftspersons, face-painting, a scavenger hunt and food vendors until 4 p.m.
“We have painters, crocheters, potters, watercolourists, fibre artists and more, along with face painting, kids crafting, and a scavenger hunt. The Weyburn Fire Brigade will be grilling up some burgers, and for dessert there is a wealth of options from cotton candy, to candy apples to straight up candy,” said Regan Lanning, curator for the Weyburn Arts Council.
The food vendors will include the Weyburn Fire Brigade, the Weyburn Humane Society, Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park, Meok Ja bubble tea, Stranger Danger Candy, and Little Loaf Dog.
Children’s activities
can be found at Facetastic Faces, the Weyburn Public Library, SaskPower, Collabartive Studios and the Weyburn Arts Council booth.
Lanning is excited for this year’s event, and commented, “We have more community involvement that ever, more artists than ever, including jewelry, sewing, quilting, clothing, macramé, lapidary, painted rocks and handcrafted soaps to name just a few.”
The Arts Council booth will be located right off the 13th Street parking lot, with booths extending in both directions from that point, and they will also have information, as will the SaskPower booth, and the Crocus 80 Theatre booth. The booths start on the loop from the Douglas Road parking lot and go in a clockwise direction around almost to the central rock circle, and the path to the Credit Union Spark Centre.
The art market is an annual project of the Weyburn Arts Council, Weyburn Art Gallery and the City of Weyburn.
Hartley & Yvonne Hastings, formerly of Weyburn, were married July 1, 1954. They celebrated their 70th Anniversary with family and friends in Warman
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Rotary donates fresh fruit,
Garnet Hart of the Weyburn Rotary Club donated fresh vegetables and fruit to the Family Place, accepted by Judy Lumb, on Monday.The club has been providing fresh groceries, as many families find it difficult to afford with high food
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Isaiah in parade with new van “Friends of Isaiah” cheered all along the Weyburn parade route, as Isaiah Evans and his family were accompanied by the new van, which was made possible by donations from individuals and fundraisers in the community. The van will make it possible to transport Isaiah around the community or to medical appointments.
Ag in Motion crop plots, demos help inform farm decisions
Ag in Motion’s themed areas and side-by-side comparisons give farmers a quick and easy way to evaluate crops, products and equipment, at the largest outdoor farm event set for July 16-18 at the Discovery Farm located at Langham, 15 minutes northwest of Saskatoon.
“At Ag in Motion, farmers have the opportunity of seeing several companies selling comparable products all in one area,” said Rob O’Connor, show director for Ag in Motion.
“Whether a farmer is interesting in seeing different crops growing, or a particular type of equipment operating in the field, we’ll have it here for them,” he added.
A visit to the farm show is a great way for farmers to gather information efficiently over three days, he said, then they integrate that information back into onfarm decisions they may be considering.
The 100-acre farm show has over 570 exhibitors, with several themed areas where similar companies are grouped together so visitors can plan on seeing smaller areas within the show.
The themed areas include:
• Equipment demonstrations and ride-and-drives, with lots of options available to test-drive, from a variety of manufacturers;
• CIBC AgTech Alley:
Agtech companies share exciting new technologies and fresh ideas for the evolution of agriculture;
• Irrigation Alley: Irrigation, water management and drainage exhibitors with new products and demos;
• Livestock central: Close to 100 livestockrelated exhibitors feature products of special interest to Prairie livestock producers, with displays and several live demos;
• Tool Centre: The iconic shed on site highlights a collection of tools, fasteners, safety equipment and daily live demos. Tickets are available at aginmotion.ca. Download the mobile app for more details on the event.
Over 500 exhibitors with products and services for all types of farm operations
Demonstrations in crops, livestock, equipment, technology and more to see, touch and connect
Creating an experience where every member of your family can learn about agriculture
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Fun at the Fair
Vendors fill exhibition hall for trade show
Over 30 vendors filled up the Weyburn Exhibition Hall for the trade show at the
on Saturday. Last year there were 11 vendors, and there was enough interest to expand this feature and draw in fair visitors to check them out.
Photos - Greg Nikkel
Bashin’ and crashin’ at ‘Rumble in the Ring’
The cars were loudly crashing into each other in a bid to take home the top cash prize in the “Rumble in the Ring” demolition derby on Saturday evening, the last big event for the Weyburn Fair. The grandstands were full to see the mashup in the ring, along with quad pulls and lawn mower races.
Swingin’ around at the Fair
A rider on the swing chairs had her arms up as she enjoyed spinning around at a high speed, at the midway for the Weyburn Fair on Friday. The rides were kept busy over the three days, only taking a brief break when a thunderstorm passed through on Friday evening.
Weyburn Fair
Handling a little snake
Nevaeh, who is four, calmly held a garter snake while visiting Ol’ McDale’s Friendly Farm and Petting Zoo at the Weyburn Fair on Friday. The petting zoo is a perennial favourite at the Fair, with a variety of animals for children to see and pet.
Fun on the big rides at the midway Riders were all smiles as the cars were lifted and twirled at a high speed, a part of the Canuck Amusements midway at the Weyburn Fair on Friday.
Lights of the midway
The rides went late into the evening on Friday and Saturday nights on the midway for the Weyburn Fair, with Canuck Amusements again providing the thrills of a variety of rides.
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