Weyburn This Week - July 18, 2024 by Weyburn Review/ Weyburn This Week

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Canoe-kayak club to hold special events

The Weyburn Canoe and Kayak Club, based at Nickle Lake Regional Park, will have a couple of special programs/activities coming up.

A Paint-and-Paddle event will be held on Friday, July 26, in conjunction with Collabartive Studios.

The wooden paddles, stencils/templates and all supplies for painting are provided. After you’re done painting, you can head out on the water for an hourlong kayak or paddle board.

The following weekend, a Row-and-Glow event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 4.

Those interested can head to the main beach at Nickle Lake around 8 p.m.

with your personal or rented kayak, paddle board or canoe.

Participants can decorate your unit with glow sticks and set sail at dark for paddling around 9 p.m.

During the week, the club will have a few special for members. You can take part in $5 Friday’s, twofor-one Tuesday, and the Sunday Family Funday. A seasonal membership is just $40 and you get your first hour of rental free.

There is still room to register for Kayak Camp. The club can also arrange for private bookings/rentals, such as large groups, birthday parties and so on.

Learning about kayaking at Nickle Lake

Several students and their instructors were out on Nickle Lake in their kayaks on Friday morning, as part of the Weyburn Canoe and Kayak Club’s kayak camp. There are still spots available for the camp, held weekly throughout the summer. The club will also be holding some special events coming up, including a paddle-and-glow night on Aug. 4.

Tenille Arts performs at Country Thunder, featured by Spotify

Weyburn’s own Tenille Arts performed in front of several thousand Country Thunder Music Festivalgoers on July 12, and she took advantage of this visi-

bility to sing extracts from her fourth and new album

Class makes clay mugs

Students worked on making a clay mug, in the mixed art class held on July 11 at the Credit Union Spark Centre. In the front are Natalyia McKechnie is at left, with Juney Vermaak; in the second row is Emily Stroeder and Lily Penner; and in the third row is Lexi Bell and Lexi Hillstead.

To Be Honest.

To the delight of festival-goers, the artist from Weyburn performed her big hit Somebody Like That. In April 2021, this song reached number one on the Mediabase Country Aircheck chart in the United States. This gave the young singer the first number one for a Canadian artist since Emerson Drive’s Moments in 2007.

The artist was at the SaskArtists showcase tent on July 12 alongside Quinton Blair, Jarrid Lee and Chris Henderson, an intimate moment with a few festival-goers.

For the entire month of July, Tenille Arts will be Spotify’s EQUAL Canada ambassador, meaning that she will get to take over the playlist and curate it with some of her favourite women musicians.

One piece of advice Tenille gave to other women artists was the following: “No one really knows what they’re doing. Give yourself a little bit of grace, trust your gut and just keep going, because if you’re chasing anything, you’re already 10 steps behind so continue to be yourself and things will work out.”

Spotify’s EQUAL Can-

ada focuses on spotlighting and celebrating the creations from women across Canada. According to the streaming service, “Tenille Arts embodies everything the EQUAL brand was created for; she is bold, her messages of empowerment are impactful and her talent is undeniable.”

Tenille said in regard to this opportunity, “One way I’d love to see greater gender equality in the music industry is opportunities like this, give us the platform and you know we are going to show up and we will show you what we are capable of.”

Tenille was also featured on a billboard in Toronto’s Yonge & Dundas Square over the weekend and will appear on a billboard in New York City’s iconic Time Square on July 17. Born and raised in Weyburn, Tenille picked up the guitar and penned her first song at the age of 13 and has performed across the U.S. and Canada ever since.

Tenille’s music has tallied over eight million streams and her critically acclaimed Love, Heartbreak, & Everything In Between album yielded her first #1 single, “Somebody Like That,” which is certified double platinum.

Photo — Greg Nikkel/SaskToday.ca

COMMUNITY

Re-Gifted arts bursary established

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Weyburn Arts Council, the WAC has partnered with Collabartive Studios to give back to the community with the Re-Gifted Community Arts Education Fund.

In a statement from the WAC in their Facebook post on the bursary announcement, which was made at the Gifted summer art market, they said, “Art is important in our community, so helping our residents access it is a priority for the

Weyburn Arts Council.”

The Arts Council is taking the proceeds from Saturday’s Gifted summer art market, plus the proceeds from the winter market, to create the fund to assist adults to take art classes. Collabartive Studios is adding in the donations made from their tea bar.

Anyone who is 18 or older from the Weyburn or surrounding area can apply for the bursary.

Any one session art class is eligible, and Re-

Gifted will cover up to $50, or the cost of the class if it’s under $50.

To apply, send the Weyburn Arts Council an email with your name, name of the class you wish to take, the venue offering the class and the cost of the class.

Once a person has been approved, they are asked to send confirmation of enrolment in the class, and the funds will then be released.

To apply, send the email to weyburnac.board@ gmail.com.

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Young Fellows donate to Inclusion Weyburn

Members of the Young Fellows Club of Weyburn presented a donation of $4,000 to Inclusion Weyburn, for the sensory swing located behind the group in the sensory room at the Credit Union Spark Centre. From left are Lee Tochor, Ryan Bader, Jackie Wilson of Inclusion Weyburn, with Wyatt Marx, and Young Fellows Scott Moffat and Dwain McKnight.

Fire ban issued for Saskatchewan

Due to hot, dry conditions, high fire activity and a high fire risk that covers most of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown lands and provincial parks, provincial recreation sites and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, effective at noon on July 11. The ban, which covers any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks, also includes all land within 4.5 km of the provincial forest boundary.

“We are making the decision to implement a fire ban to protect lives, commun-

ities, major infrastructure and resources from wildfire,” SPSA Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts said. “We are asking the public to take extreme caution to prevent wildfires during this time. This includes being cautious using all-terrain vehicles and to report a fire if they see a fire.”

The SPSA encourages all other municipalities, rural municipalities and communities to examine the fire risk in their area and to consider implementing consistent fire bans to prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires. In Saskatchewan, nearly half

of the wildfires in the province are caused by human activity and usually start in accessible areas near communities and roads.

As of last week, there were 73 wildfires burning in the province. To date, Saskatchewan has had 302 wildfires, which is 91 more than the five-year average of 211. Anyone who spots a wildfire can call 1-800-667-9660, dial 9-1-1 or contact their closest SPSA Forest Protection Area office.

People can find the latest fire risk maps, fire prevention tips and an interactive fire ban map at saskpublicsafety.ca.

Photo — Greg Nikkel

Playing Jenga at Gifted market

Canada Day contest winners

* Delores Frey * Michell Giroux

* John Glab * Ann Weiler Drop by our office to claim your prize!

Laura Morrissette, a library board member and city councillor, played Jenga with two children at the Gifted summer art market in Jubilee Park, held on July 15. The game was located at the Weyburn library’s booth.

Photo — Greg Nikkel/SaskToday.ca

EDITORIAL

LISTENING TO THE WEAVE OF TIME

Sabrina Kraft skraft@glaciermedia.ca

Take a day just to listen to the sounds around you! World Listening Day celebrates the practice of listening as it relates to the world around us, our environmental awareness, and acoustic ecology. World Listening Day is celebrated on July 18 because it is the birthday of the Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer, who is one of the founders of the Acoustic Ecology movement.

The World Soundscape Project, which Schafer directed, is an important organization which has inspired a lot of activity in this field. In addition, his book ‘Soundscape: The Tuning of the World’ helped to define many of the terms and background behind the acoustic ecology movement.

This year’s theme for World Listening Day is: ‘Listening to the Weave of Time’, and was created by Chilean sound artists Valentina Villarroel Ambiado and Camila Cijka Arzola. One truly has to use their ears to hear the theme, by going to the www.worldlisteningday.org website. Listening builds strong relationships in general. It’s one of those emotional

intelligence skills that is so critical to success. One of the key parts of having strong social skills is to make sure you are an active listener in conversations.

This means that one should give other people their full attention. Don’t try to multi-task. Unless your conversation is on your phone, put it away and make eye contact with the person who is speaking.

There are times in large groups where it might feel difficult to get your voice heard, especially if many people are talking at once. Be patient until it is your time to be heard, even by raising your hand if you feel it is needed. If you feel that someone in the meeting was not being an active listener, talk to them privately afterwards - and do not point out the negative behaviour in public.

Babies learn to talk by listening to the world around them, and there are apps like Babbel that use listening as a key part of helping people learn new languages. In times of an emergency, the first warning is an auditory one - nowadays received on mobile phones through the SaskAlert system, but in earlier times it was the sound of fire alarms, or the ringing of a bell.

We also develop many auditory

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memories during our lifetime such as a child’s first word for a parent. To this day the sound of a school bell will make me pause in the middle of a day. There are people who feel more relaxed hearing the sound of ocean waves, or a thunderstorm. Many of our sports activities become more engaging, when you add music or sound effects to the action.

Humans are social creatures, and listening plays a vital role in healthy communication. It is important to know when to just listen, when someone comes to you to vent over an issue or a problem. There are times when that person is not seeking advice, and just wants to feel heard. We all have those moments, so be sure to respect those people in your life who depend on you to be their sounding board. Also be aware of what is not said, and when it is time to recommend seeking professional help for anything that is more severe.

Celebrate World Listening Day by improving your own active listening skills. One can also choose to take a quiet moment surrounded by nature, and just listen to the little sounds that are around you every day. Value those moments while you have them.

Suggestions on how to deal with a bully

By Stan Popovich

Do you currently know someone who is being bullied?

A person who is being bullied may suffer from depression and anxiety.

As a result, here are some suggestions on how to deal with a bully and how to get them to stop bothering you.

1. Show people that you are confident in yourself: It is important to believe in yourself and that you display confidence when dealing with conflict. Bullies tend to bother people who are unsure about themselves, so it is important that other people know that you have a lot of selfconfidence. This will prevent a bully from targeting you.

2. Always stand up for yourself: Always stand your ground when dealing with conflict from others. Let people know that you will stand up for yourself when some people get on your case. This will show others that you will not sit by and be bullied without doing anything about it. This will make the bullies think twice before bothering you.

3. There is safety in numbers: If you

can, it is good to hang out with a group of friends. A bully will tend to go after somebody who is alone and by themselves. A bully will less likely bother you if they know that you have a group of people that will back you up. Even if you have trouble making friends, just having acquaintances can go a long way in preventing someone from getting on your case.

4. Learn how to deal with a bully: If you are being bullied, it is important to learn effective techniques on how to deal with the situation. A person can talk to others on how to deal with a bully. The key is to learn what you need to do to stop someone from bullying you.

5. Never show them your emotions: If someone decides to get on your case, it is a good idea to not let the person know they are getting to you. Letting a bully know that they are bothering you will only make things worse. Never show the bully your fears or frustrations. Hopefully, the person will get tired of bothering you and they will find somewhere else to go.

The Creelman Fair, known as the “Biggest Little Fair in Saskatchewan”, will celebrate its 120th anniversary on Saturday, July 20, with an extensive list of attractions and activities.

The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Hall, followed by the parade at 10 a.m.

down Main Street. On the fairgrounds, perennial favourites will include the pig scramble, a craft and trade show, horse and cattle shows, a dog show, a children’s midway and concession booths.

Admission to the fairgrounds is $5 per person, and children aged six and under can get in for free.

There will be a beach volleyball tournament and a slo-pitch tournament, along with a demonstration of a six-pony hitch by Birnie’s Minis of Arcola, and new this year will be live musical entertainment on stage. Providing live music will be Kylee Carver, The Blend, Parker Vollebrecht, The Fair Fiddlers, and the headliner, Sask Steel, playing at 7:30 p.m.

Other attractions include bingo, laser tag, displays of animals and exhibits, and in the evening, there will be a beef-on-abun catered meal, with salads, served from 6-7 p.m. while quantities last. The cost will be $10 per adult, $5 for children, and kids five and under are free.

Parading for the Creelman Fair

The Creelman Fair parade came down Main Street for the 2023 event, before the parade ended up at the fair grounds. This year’s parade will be on Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m.

Photo — Sabrina Kraft

Fair The Creelman

Pancake Breakfast

7:30 a.m. -9:30 a.m. at Memorial Hall

Beavers record win over 57s after weekend losses

The Weyburn Beavers posted a home win over the Swift Current 57s on Tuesday night, after they lost two weekend games.

The Beavers handed the 57s an 8-5 loss, and Devin Costa was the winning pitcher for Weyburn.

Two home runs marked the win, with Niko Kekatos and Halen Otte both sending the ball over the fence. Kekatos had two RBIs, Ryan Gurney had three, and Otte had one RBI.

On the mound, Ian Heck pitched the first five innings, allowing eight hits and four runs, and he had six strikeouts. Ethan Webster pitched for one and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and one run, with two strike-outs; Costa pitched for one and a third innings, allowing one hit and no runs, with three strike-outs; and Todd Coddington pitched the last inning, allowing one hit and no runs, with two strike-outs.

The Regina Red Sox won a decisive 8-1 over the Weyburn Beavers, during their Friday night game at Tom Laing Park.

Regina had two runs in the third, one in the sixth, two in the eighth, and three in the ninth.

Ryan Dauphinee hit a home run in the bottom of the fourth, for Weyburn’s only run of the game.

Owen McConnell pitched

Junior golfers

practice putting

A group of junior golfers were given tips on putting on the practice green, before they headed out onto the golf course on Monday morning. These girls are part of a group of over 60 youth who came out for the Mryglod Junior Golf program, for which about 100 youth have registered for the summer. Photo — Greg Nikkel/SaskToday.ca

for seven innings, and had a 5.77 earned-run-average.

Ethan Webster and Brett Paterson both pitched in relief for one inning.

The Saskatoon Berries won 8-3 over the Beavers, during their Sunday afternoon game at Tom Laing Park. Saskatoon took an early lead, with three runs scored in the second inning.

In the bottom of the third, Quentin Smith hit a double to left field, and then advanced to third after Brayden Mayencourt popped a sacrifice fly out to centre field. A RBI by Dauphinee brought Smith into home for the first run for the Beavers. Dauphinee later scored the second run of the game, during a wild pitch.

In the bottom of the seventh, Mayencourt was walked to first base, he advanced to second on a balk by the pitcher, and then a single by Ryan Muizelaar allowed him to score a run.

Angel Fragozo pitched for four innings, and during that time had an 7.29 earnedrun-average. Jared Eifler came on for relief for three innings, with Joe Hart and Jordan Bauer both pitching one inning.

The Beavers will be back at Tom Laing Park for a game against the Swift Current 57s on Thursday, July 18. They then hit the road for a few games.

Knocking out a home run

Weyburn Beavers player Ryan Dauphinee connected on this hit to knock out a home run in their home game against the Regina Red Sox on Friday evening. This turned out to be Weyburn’s only score in the game.

Borderline Men’s Fastball League winding down

Submitted by Richard Wick

Four key make-up games were played to determine the final standings in the Borderline Men’s Fastball League, ahead of the league’s final weekend on July 20-21.

With two wins against Lake Alma in a double header Monday night, July 15, the Ceylon Angels have secured first place in the final league standings for 2024. Though tied at 20 points each, using the league’s “tiebreaking formula”, Ceylon gets first place over the Weyburn Renegades.

The Renegades won their final two games of the season, defeating the Glad-

mar Braves in Gladmar on July 9, and the Plentywood Peckers at home on July 14. Plentywood will finish no lower than third place and played their last game of the season against the Lake Alma Raiders on July 16 in Plentywood.

The team finishing first in the BMFL standings earns a “bye” in the first round of the two-day league playoff tournament, meaning one less game to play, potentially, compared to the other six teams involved.

The Gladmar Braves and Midale Blue Jays each won a game during week 7: Midale won over Lake Alma on July 9, and Gladmar defeated the Ogema

Colts on July 11. Gladmar is sitting in fourth place in the league standings right now but they, like Weyburn, awaited the outcome of the make-up games on Monday and Tuesday to see if they remain in that spot.

The league’s two-day play-off tournament is scheduled for Plentywood, Montana, on Saturday and Sunday, 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 fans may want to bring U.S. cash for

any concession booth purchases.

For those attending Trophy Day in Plentywood, the following games and start times have been determined for the first day of the tournament on Saturday:

The Plentywood Peckers will play the L.A. Raiders at 9 a.m.; the Gladmar Braves will play the Ogema Colts at 11 a.m.; the Weyburn Renegades will play the Midale Blue Jays at 1 p.m.; the Ceylon Angels will play at 3 p.m. against either Gladmar or Ogema. The Borderline Men’s Fastball League playoff tournament is the highlight of the season for the teams in the league.

Silver Seals to host South Semi Finals

The Weyburn Silver Seals will host the South Semi Finals at the Weyburn Leisure Centre on Saturday, July 27.

Athletes from around the south district of Saskatchewan will compete in different categories of speed swimming, including: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and the individual and team medley. In addition to the host Silver Seals, other clubs attending the South Semi Finals include: Assiniboia Aquarians Swim Club, Elrose Prairie Speed Summer Club, Estevan Golden Eels Swim Club, Gravelbourg and District Swim Club, Oxbow Seawolves Aquatic Club, Regina Piranhas Summer Swim Club, Rocanville Tiger Sharks Swim Club and the Swift Current ACT Stingrays Swim Club.

The South Semi Finals starts at 9 a.m. on July 27. Anyone is welcome, as it is free to attend the swim meet.

In addition to preparing to host the South Semi Finals, the Silver Seals have nine swimmers who qualified for the Southeast District Team, and will be competing in the first half of the Summer Games, set for July 21 to 24.

In the girls category, athletes include Avryelle Molnar, Brenna Torkelson, Daisy Popescu, Hayleigh Hovanak and Shay Warren. In the boys category, athletes include Charlie Ashworth, Jacob Gill, Nikolas Nikulin and Topher Wilkinson.

Dalton Molnar, who is the head coach for the Silver Seals, was also selected as the assistant coach for the Southeast District Swim Team. Lloydminster is the host of the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games. More than 1,800 participants from nine District Teams across Saskatchewan will compete in 14 sports over seven days.

Photo — Greg Nikkel/SaskToday.ca

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