RM of Griffin hears residents concerns
The RM of Griffin council heard the concerns and comments of RM residents about the proposed wind turbines by Enbridge, as they held their meeting at the Griffin Rec Centre to allow for a bigger crowd on Tuesday evening. The RM of Weyburn held their council on Wednesday morning, and allowed some delegations to make presentations to them about the proposed project.
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
The councils for the RMs of Griffin and Weyburn both had large crowds of ratepayers and citizens in attendance on Tuesday and Wednesday, voicing their opposition to Enbridge’s proposed wind turbines.
The RM of Griffin met Tuesday evening in the Griffin Rec Centre, to accommodate the large number of residents who spoke or asked questions about the turbines.
This followed a statement by the council saying they will be seeking a setback of at least 1500 metres from a turbine to a residence.
Reeve Stacey Lund noted that Enbridge wanted to have a meeting with the Griffin council, but they put off that meeting until after they heard from the ratepayers at the council meeting. He said their position is that if this project goes ahead, they do not want
it to cost the ratepayers anything, such as for road building, and noted the setback will have to be negotiated with Enbridge in conjunction with the RM of Weyburn.
In some parts of the RM where turbines are proposed to go, there are no good roads to accommodate the construction crews, and Enbridge will have to build a lot of roads to make it happen, he said.
“It’s disappointing the province doesn’t have more guidelines in place,” he said, noting the turbines seem to be getting bigger all the time. The RM heard from Enbridge in June and met them on July 9, but “none of us know much about it. … There will be lots more discussion on this for sure.”
The RM of Weyburn will be sending their zoning bylaw to SARM to help them word it before it comes back for a first reading, then a public hearing will be held.
At the Wednesday morning council meeting, they allowed three delegations to speak and present their views, but they were not allowed to ask the council questions, as this would occur at a public hearing.
No time line was given by Weyburn on when the amended bylaw will be introduced, as Reeve Norm McFadden noted it’s a process that will take months.
For these presentations, Coun. Dan Cugnet declared a conflict and left the room, as he is a landowner who has agreed to have wind turbines on his property.
Reeve McFadden acknowledged that they are in a tough situation as councillors, but he commented they will have to be fair to everybody, both those who oppose it and those who are for it, “even to Enbridge.”
The residents in the room disagreed with this last comment, noting the
council works for the ratepayers, not for Enbridge.
“The fact you want to be fair to Enbridge and not protect your ratepayers worries me,” said one resident.
The residents were told once the bylaw is scheduled for first reading, the public hearing will be advertised for two weeks and held. If there are any amendments to be made
to the bylaw as a result of that, another public hearing would be needed before it’s given second and third reading, a process that could take months to complete, said the reeve.
The City of Estevan announced hiring a new police chief on Aug. 13 during a meeting of the Estevan board of police commissioners. The city said they are pleased to welcome Jamie Blunden, who’s been a police chief in Weyburn since 2020. Blunden will start in October.
The current Estevan Police Chief, Richard Lowen, is leaving on Aug. 31 to take on the Saskatchewan deputy chief marshal’s role.
Before accepting the job in Weyburn, Blunden resided in Cooks Creek,
Man., where he served with the City of Winnipeg Police Force for the previous 29 years in multiple different roles.
His roles included being the Inspector of Specialized Investigations Division where he commanded the following units: Child Abuse, Sex Crimes, Internet Child Exploitation, Counter Exploitation, Missing Persons, Domestic Violence, Vulnerable Persons, Viclas and the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit.
Blunden has a BA degree with a major in crim-
inology and a minor in psychology.
As chief of police, Blunden will oversee management of the EPS activities including law enforcement, crime prevention and education/ awareness programs.
“He [Blunden] brings a wealth of experience to the job. We’re all looking forward to him taking over, at the same time we feel sad about Chief Lowen leaving, he’s done a great job for us,” said Estevan Mayor and chair of the board of police commissioners Roy Ludwig during the meeting.
The teen programmer at the Weyburn Public Library, Joanne Smith, received the “Spirit of Inclusion” award from the participants and staff of Inclusion Weyburn on Tuesday afternoon.
The award was presented by Jackie Wilson, and included the summer program participants and their staff helpers from Inclusion Weyburn.
She was recognized
for her initiatives to have programs for the teens in Inclusion Weyburn, which consists of oncea-week activities through the summer, and then in fall, the activities will continue on Sundays as the “Empowerability” program.
This is the second summer for the teen camp program to have some of their activities at the library.
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Smith said she will broaden the age level a little bit to 12 to 17 years, to encourage more youth to come out and enjoy the
activities.
The activities will be different each week, ranging from art to crafts, to science-and-technology
projects to games.
She also noted that the program could use student volunteers from the Weyburn Comp or St.
Michael School, as often they need volunteer hours for credits, and they could earn some of those credits at the library.
The staff and participants of Inclusion Weyburn’s summer camp gathered with Jackie Wilson, who presented Joanne Smith of the Weyburn Public Library with the “Spirit of Inclusion” award on Tuesday afternoon. Smith began a weekly session at the library for the Inclusion Weyburn teens through the summer, and in the fall it will become the “Empowerability” sessions, to be held on Sundays.
Music, food and a farmers market will be featured for Fillmore’s first “Festival in the Park” on Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Lanny B Park. The festival is slated to run from 3 to 9 p.m. at the
park, located at 18 McCullough Street. Live entertainment will be provided by The Blend, Kylee Carver, the Caragana Ramblers, and the Mariachi Latino Band from Regina.
various vendors.
A pop-up farmers market will also be held, along with food and refreshments available from
Lanny B Park was established and is maintained by LaVaughn and Ralph Duxbury. The park is open to the public to enjoy, and the goal of the festival is to draw attention to the park and to the attractions in and around Fillmore.
The festival is not for
profit, with proceeds going to cover the costs of the entertainment. Prices for vendors to take part will depend on sponsorship. If there are sponsors willing to donate to the event, to enable it to be held free of charge, they should contact LaVaughn at 306-457-7580.
Making clay gnomes
A group of youth worked on making their own clay gnomes at the Credit Union Spark Centre on Wednesday evening. Going from near the camera back are Lexi Hillstead, Lexi Bell and Oscar Brolly. They are in a summer program set up by the mental wellness program at the Weyburn Comp school which meets once a week to do art-related projects.
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The world is changing faster than ever, and there are times when our knowledge is not keeping up. It’s a profound awareness gap — but we can bridge it. I consider myself to be in the middle ground of technology awareness, as I can quickly adapt and learn to use a new program.
I even act as the technology guru for my grandmother and my mother at times, as they will reach out for my assistance when they are uncertain on new updates to their mobile phones. There is definitely a digital divide between different generations, especially when you compare someone that is from the Baby Boomer generation to someone who is a Millennial or Generation Z.
The digital divide is also present depending on economic stability, as it is more used in strong powerhouse countries, while residents who live in developing countries might not be familiar with a lot of technology use (as
they really do not have access to the programs at all).
The COVID-19 pandemic also shifted many aspects of life — from work to education to socializing —to where more and more people had to be reliant on being online and using technology.
Ask any job seeker, and you would know that most employers are looking for employees who have strong digital skills, and are familiar with social media. Since technology is constantly updating and introducing new programs, it is more important than ever to be ready to adapt and ready to learn something new.
Many schools prepare our youth by offering innovative teaching and learning models to close the technological and digital literacy gap and develop a very unique skillset.
Recently, the Saskatchewan government introduced new provincial measures to limit cell phones during class time across Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools. While cell phone use can command
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a student’s attention, I think that especially with the demand for technology skills around the world - it would be more innovative and powerful for schools to introduce proper cell phone etiquette and use.
I know there is a worry across the nation that students will be using AI technology to cheat on exams, or basically plagiarize an essay. There is going to be a need for more classes that promote the proper understanding of using technology, especially since many students will be applying for university, grants and scholarships by using their cell phones.
Sometimes it is truly ‘monkey see, monkey do’. There will be a lot of challenges for those children who are so dependent on their cell phones, because that is the only stimulant they have been provided in their homes.
It is definitely a different time for our youth now than when I was growing up. I noted this the other day when I was at a restaurant - and one table the parents and their children all had their heads down looking at
their phones instead of conversing with each other. At another table nearby, the parent made an effort to bring in crafts for their children, and were active in making origami while they waited for their meal to arrive.
It seems like we are focusing too much on the ‘stick method’ by taking away cell phones in the classroom, instead of the ‘carrot method’ and learning the proper respect of cell phones in social and work settings.
Technology is ever-evolving and faster than society can keep up with economically. We have to find a balance to make sure that our youth have the right digital skills they will be required to have for their future careers, while still ensuring they get a proper education in the classroom.
The important thing to remember is there are many leadership roles our youth could play in the technology world. The future Bill Gates or Elon Musk could be in any classroom. The new provincial guidelines are going to need parent support in their own homes, and I hope everyone is ready to teach their children about setting boundaries.
By Stan Popovich
Do you ever get stuck in the vicious cycle of worry and fear in your life? As a published author of a managing fear book, I struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years.
Here is a brief summary of what I did to overcome the cycle of fear and anxiety in my life.
1. I got advice from the professionals: The first thing I did was to talk to various counselors since they know how to conquer fear and anxiety. Whenever I talked to the counselors, I would bring a notebook and take notes so I would not forget the advice that was given to me.
2. I became an expert on dealing with fear and anxiety: I did everything possible to learn as much as I could in removing my fears and anxieties in my life. I talked to professionals, read books, joined support groups, and learned from my experiences.
3. I surrounded myself with helpful people: I made it a habit of surrounding myself with supportive people who understood what I was going through. This really helped me out when I was really struggling with my anxieties and stresses.
4. I learned how to manage my fearful thoughts: The key in getting the edge off of your anxieties is by managing your fearful thinking. Whenever I would get a negative and fearful thought, I would challenge that thought with positive statements and realistic thinking. I also made it a habit to focus on the facts of my current situation and not on my negative thinking.
5. I was persistent: There were times I felt like giving up because my fears and anxieties were so powerful and I didn’t know what to do. I worried about what would happen and that just made my fears that much stronger. During those times, I would consult with a professional and I made it a point to learn from my experiences so that I would be better able to handle these situations in the future.
6. I did not make excuses: With a lot of practice, I became very good at reducing my fears and anxieties. I realized that the answers to my problems were out there, however it was up to me to find those techniques that would get my life back on track. Making excuses would not improve my situation.
The SK Arts programs will host sessions in the southeast area with in-person and virtual sessions, providing information on programs and grant-writing sessions.
Program consultants will be available for information, and to hold the grant-writing workshops for local arts organizations.
They will be in Wey -
burn on Tuesday, Aug. 27 for three sessions. From 10 a.m. to noon, they will be at Legacy Park Elementary School, to provide artist-in-schools information for teachers with program consultant, Jody Greenman-Barber. They will be in the Credit Union Spark Centre’s Weyburn Art Gallery from 1-2 p.m., for a session for independent art -
ists, groups and collectives in schools. The session will be held with consultants Jody Greenman-Barber and/or Chancz Perry. There will be an evening session in the art gallery also, from 5 to 7 p.m., for a SK Arts grant-writing workshop with the same consultants.
A virtual session will be held on Aug. 28 with Southeast Regional Li -
The Wheatland Seniors Centre held a number of games from Aug. 6 to 10, with the following results.
The winners of Kaiser on Aug. 6 were, in first, Theresa Istace and Marlene Szczecinski; in second, Jean Knibbs and Betty Knibbs; and in third, Marie Marcotte and Eva Morley.
In Canasta on Aug. 7, Shirley Cherpin won first; Janet Van WinKoop placed second; Kathy Carson was third; Marlene Szczecinski came fourth; and Eveline Porte placed fifth.
The winners of HiLo Whist on Aug. 7 were Fay Johnson and Marge Schultz in first; Chris Herlick and Phyllis Lindskog in second; and Gladys Lokken and Shar-
on Eggum in third.
In Crib on Aug. 8, first went to Stan Hubick and Sheila Greiner; second was Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson; and third was Rose Levesque and Shirley Sparks. The winners of Friday crib on Aug. 9 were Jerry Breuner in first; Shirley
Sparks in second; and Sheila Greiner in third.
A shuffleboard tournament was held on Aug. 9, and first place was won by Willa-Mae Donald and Shirley Sparks; second went to Will Van Roon and Bert Sanguin; and third was Jannette Tonn and Coral Schindel.
brary from 10 a.m. to noon, for artist in communities, independent artists and professional arts organizations.
The consultants will then be in Estevan at the art gallery and museum, with sessions at 1-2 p.m. for artists, group and collectives, and 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a grant-writing workshop. The final session will be in Oxbow on Aug. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at
the library, where they will have a table at the farmers market.
SK Arts provides funding and support to the arts, for the benefit of all people in Sasaktchewan. SK Arts is the oldest public arts funder in North America, and second oldest in the world after the Arts Council of Great Britain.
Governed by The Arts Board Act, 1997, they provide grants, programs, and
services to individuals and groups whose activities have an impact on the arts in the province and ensure that opportunities exist for Saskatchewan residents to experience all art forms. Recently, 69 organizations that receive operating support from SK Arts presented 6629 exhibitions and performances that were enjoyed by over 1,927,000 people in a single year.
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(The following statement was made by the RM of Griffin council about Enbridge’s Seven Stars wind turbine project):
The RM of Griffin first learned of the Seven Stars Energy Windmill project when a couple Enbridge representatives stopped at the RM office on June 25, 2024. Given the nature of the project they were asked to attend the next council
meeting on July 9, where council learned the details of the proposed project.
From there Enbridge made an announcement with the province on July 16, two days before the only information session for residents of the area to acquire information about the project.
We were very disappointed and concerned that there was no com -
munication with the RM of Griffin prior to June 25 from the previous company EDF which sold out their interest to Enbridge. At that July 9th meeting we learned the number of windmills, location of the project, and the setback of only 750 meters that Enbridge was proposing. This setback is common in other windmill projects but given the size of these windmills
Photo — Greg Nikkel/SaskToday.ca
A working pumpjack is nearby to a flare stack south of Weyburn. Flaring is an industry standard practice when natural gas needs to be removed from a line.
at approximately 198 meters (650 feet), this setback is not reasonable and is also echoed by most of our ratepayers. There are no set standards from the provincial government; and there should be.
If someone is a landowner and is getting a windmill on their land and wants it within 750 meter of their residence maybe that is okay. However, for anyone opposed who has a residence in the project area, it is reasonable to expect a larger setback than the proposed 750 meters from where they live. Given the size of the windmills, a 1500-meter setback would be more realistic.
If they don’t fit in this project area, then perhaps the area needs to be larger or less windmills erected.
At the end of the day the RM of Griffin should have been consulted long ago.
We have also had other ratepayers express valid
concerns about potential health effects and the impact the wind farm will have on property values; particularly acreages within the project area.
The RM also represents the ratepayers who will have leases on their land if the project goes forward, and must also respect the rights of those land owners. A lot of work went into planning this project by the previous company EDF, which for one reason or another, they chose not to include the RM of Griffin in their planning. So here we are.
Another very large concern that the RM of Griffin has, is that the project area has a very limited number of primary grid roads suitable for heavy construction equipment. Many of the road allowances are undeveloped or not capable of carrying the heavy equipment needed to build this project. If this project
proceeds, Enbridge will be required to pay the cost of all road construction in this area, including associated costs; of acquiring easements, acquiring clay and culverts, crop loss, gravel requirements on the new roads, maintenance during windmill construction, and any other road related expenses or damage.
This is no different than the oil companies who were required to build roads within the RM when they wanted to drill on undeveloped road allowances or inadequate roads.
As the council for the RM of Griffin we represent both those in favour and opposed to the project. However, as previously stated, we are very concerned about the inadequate setback of 750 meters and the significant road infrastructure costs with this project that both need to be addressed by Enbridge.
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Saskatchewan reported several new international successes for the first quarter (Q1) of the 2024-25 fiscal year. These are leading to new opportunities, more jobs, and increased investment for the benefit of people and businesses in Saskatchewan.
The international office network has been working hard to promote the Saskatchewan Advantage to
new markets and partners. This has resulted in significant gains in global markets. Q1 numbers show that exports to Indonesia have increased by 97.6 per cent compared to the same period the previous year. The total export value was $279.7 million, driven by a 490.5 per cent increase in potash. Exports to Peru increased by 19.4 per cent compared to the same
period the previous year.
The total export value was $105.5 million, driven by exports for non-durum wheat. Exports to Morocco and China also increased by 12.4 per cent and 8.7 per cent, respectively.
Additionally, during Q1, the Government of Saskatchewan hosted twelve incoming diplomatic delegations, including the High Commissioner of India to Canada, the
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Canada, the Ambassador of Jordan in Canada, and other dignitaries from the United States, Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya and Guatemala. These visits, along with outreach efforts in other regions, resulted in multiple agreements being signed between Saskatchewan and international partners.
A combine took off a crop of lentils near a working pumpjack, in a field located south of Weyburn at the turnoff for the Weyburn Oilfield Road on Sunday afternoon. This is a common scene in the Weyburn region at harvest time, with producers and oilfield infrastructure both together in many area fields.
The Ministry of Energy and Resources is now accepting applications to two new critical minerals incentive programs, which will drive investment and innovation in Saskatchewan’s critical minerals industry from extraction to processing.
The Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII) and the Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII) targets 11 critical minerals found in the province, which are all essential to global economies, national security and everyday life. The CMPII supports value-added processing projects, while the SCMII supports commercial innovation projects.
“The Saskatchewan critical minerals advantage is clear,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said. “The Fraser Institute has ranked Saskatchewan as the best jurisdiction in Canada and third in the world for mining investment attractiveness. These new, targeted incentives will help in protecting and promoting Saskatchewan’s continued leadership on a global scale into the future.”
The two new incentives will support development in Saskatchewan’s emerging helium and lithium industries. They will also support development of minerals with near-term high potential such as copper, zinc, magnesium, nickel and rare earth elements.
“As we transition the Prairie Lithium project from exploration into development, incentives like these are very important to help attract the large investments
that are required to build these projects,” Arizona Lithium Executive Director Zach Maurer said. “The Government of Saskatchewan’s focus on critical minerals has allowed us to expedite our transition into the development phase faster than any other region in North America.”
The incentives are based on the established and successful Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII) and the Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation
Incentive (SPII).
“The government’s ongoing support to the helium industry in Saskatchewan —through incentives which I believe don’t exist in any other jurisdiction in the world — is what sets Saskatchewan above all other regions for critical minerals exploration and processing,” North American Helium Chairman and CEO Nicholas Snyder said.
“Support and incentives through programs such as the OGPII, and the new
CMPII have led to investment of approximately $0.5 billion by NAH in Saskatchewan. The CMPII and the SCMII incentives have been and continue to be critical for us to attract new investment funding to execute on our growth plans.”
The CMPII and OGPII will share the same $500 million funding pool and be available until March 2029. Qualifying applicants investing a minimum of $10 million will receive transferable Crown royalty
and freehold production tax credits valued at 15 per cent of eligible project costs.
For innovation-related projects, the SCMII and SPII share the same funding pool of $100 million and will receive applications until March 2029. Qualifying applicants investing a minimum of $1 million will receive transferable Crown royalty and freehold production tax credits valued at 25 per cent of eligible project costs.
More than 50,000 Sas-
katchewan residents are employed in the mining and energy sectors, contributing to a strong and growing economy that benefits everyone in the province. These incentive programs will ensure the mining, oil and gas sectors continue their strong GDP contributions to the provincial economy.
The launch of the two new critical minerals incentives will support the goal of doubling the number of critical minerals produced in the province by 2030.
The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Aug. 6, raised $7,208,879.51 for the province, with the Weyburn-Estevan area generating the most revenue.
One hundred and eight parcels were posted for this offering provincially, and 96 parcels received acceptable bids. These bids covered 14,374.288 hectares.
The Weyburn-Estevan area generated the most revenue, bringing in $4,716,387.14 for 68 leases totalling 5,709.704 hectares, out 70 leases posted.
The highest bonus
bid went to Saturn Oil & Gas Inc., which offered $895,408.90 for a 441.778-hectare lease located 17 km north of Stoughton, within the Viewfield Bakken Sand Oil Pool. The bid works
out to $2,026.83 per hectare.
Millennium Land (444) Ltd. made the highest dollars-per-hectare bid, offering $7,217.54 per hectare for a 32.410-hectare lease located six km
west of the village of Frobisher and bidding a total of $233,920.47 for the lease. This lease is within the Steelman Frobisher Beds Oil Pool.
After three public offerings this fiscal year,
government has raised $30,077,586.23 in revenue. There are six scheduled public offerings each fiscal year. The next scheduled offering in Saskatchewan is October 1, 2024.
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Weyburn power lifter Marnel Spencer, centre, reacts after setting a world record of 120.5 kg. (266 lbs.), as she lifted in the 45.9kg-101 lb. body weight. She was competing in the North American Powerlifting Championships in Scottsdale, Ariz. recently.
Pitcher Jorde Chartrand of Weyburn and the Southeast Carnduff Steelers are back-to-back Canadian National women’s softball champions, and Jorde was awarded two MVP awards.
They took part in the Canadian Women’s Softball Nationals held in Blackfalds, Alta.
The team ended up in second place after roundrobin play behind Ontario’s Oakville Angels.
Jorde was awarded the All-Star Pitcher award for her round-robin play with a
0.47 era and a .438 batting average.
Sunday was the 1-2 game, and the winner went straight to the gold medal game and the loser went to the semi-final.
Jorde pitched a complete seven-inning game allowing only one earned run. She also went two-forfour at the plate scoring, one of the runs in the 5-4 win over Oakville Angels, sending them to the semifinal game against Quebec and the Steelers to the gold medal game.
Oakville defeated Quebec in the semi-finals so the Steelers had to face Ontario again today in the gold medal game.
Jorde pitched another gem going the complete seven innings, allowing only five hits and one earned run in the exciting 6-3 win.
The Steelers were trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning with the top of the line up coming up. Three players singled to load the bases, and Jorde hit a three-RBI single up the
middle to tie the game at 3.
A few more hits and an error by Oakville put the Steelers up 6-3 going into the top of the seventh. A pop-up, a strike-out and a ground out ended the game with the Steelers on top 6-3.
Jorde was awarded the MVP of the Championship series.
She is a senior at the University of North Carolina Greensboro on a Division 1 softball scholarship, and is taking sports psychology.
A number of Weyburn Lacrosse Association athletes are competing in Lacrosse Canada’s National Box Lacrosse championships in Regina, in the following age categories.
In the U13 category, on the co-ed team, is Cohen Baumgartner, on the U13 Female team is Bree
Tuchscherer and Paycen Babiarz. The U15 Co-ed team includes Quinton Stinson, Leo Missal and Hudson Maloney. The U15 Female team includes Hunter Moon, Maci Patterson, Chloe Tuchscherer and Julie Labrecque. The U17 Co-ed team
includes Alex Labrecque, and the U22 Female team includes Brittney Honig, Bethany Honig, Callie Dammann, Jessica Benning, Ella Schenher, Ella Johnson and Sayde Johnson, and on the U13 Jr. Rush team is Cruz Carter.
In the first day of games on Monday, Team Sas -
katchewan had the following results: The U15 male team won 2-0 over U15 Team Quebec, and the U17 male team doubled up on Team Nova Scotia by the score of 4-2.
Games will go on this week with the finals on Saturday in each of the age categories.
Power lifter Marnel Spencer of Weyburn was chosen to represent Team Canada at the North American Powerlifting Championships, held on Aug. 3 to 10 in Scottsdale, Ariz., and she came away with several medals and records.
In the classic competition on Monday, she lifted in the Master 3, 47kg (103 lb.) bodyweight category. She lifted one Commonwealth record, five North American records, and one national record, and received the gold medal.
She then lifted in the same age and weight class on Friday for the equipped competition.
“I was successful at a World Squat record of 120.5kg (266 lbs.), and also a World record total of 316.5 kg (just shy of 700 lbs.),” she said.
She also achieved two Commonwealth, seven North American, and four national records, received the gold medal, and also the award for “Best Female
Master Equipped” lifter.
“It was truly an honour to represent Team Canada. I had major butterflies, but I was able to push through those nerves and lift what I knew I should be able to. After I missed my first squat attempt, I felt like the world record may be out of reach. I lifted my second squat and it felt really good. So my coach Ryan Fowler put the World Record on the bar for my final try, and I got it! It felt really good!,” said Marnel of her experience.
“I was beyond happy that Ryan flew down for my equipped day on Friday. I honestly don’t know how I would have done without him there.”
Her plan going forward is to help Ryan coach some athletes at the Olympia In Depth meet in September, and then go to Provincials in Saskatoon to volunteer.
“I’m thinking I’ll lift next at Nationals in February, which is in Moose Jaw,” Marnel added.
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided $1.16 million in charitable gaming grants in the first quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 750 groups and organizations across the province, including a number in the Weyburn and surrounding region. A total of $24,824 was paid to Weyburn groups and organizations, including the following. Big Brothers Big Sis -
ters of Weyburn received $1,054; Hockey Weyburn Inc. received $385; the Weyburn branch of the Royal Canadian Legion received $1,045; the U13AA Southeast Young Fellow Gold Wings received $828; the U15 Weyburn Dodge Wings received $412; the Weyburn U18 AA JHC Wings received $985; and the Weyburn and District Junior Hockey Association received $17,987.
Car collides with bridge grating
Weyburn police and fire crews were on the scene at Third Street and Highway 39 on Tuesday afternoon, where a car hit the steel grating just above the Souris River. The car was damaged in front, and the steel fencing was bent up. It was not known if the driver suffered any injuries or what caused the collision.
The Weyburn Oilwomen Association received $1,175; the Weyburn Wildlife Federation received $707.50, and the Weyburn Wrestling Club received $243.75.
Elsewhere in the area, the Milestone Minor Hockey Association received $739, and the Milestone Skating Club received $943.25.
The Radville Community Grown Childcare Inc. received $1,170.80, and the Radville Minor Hockey Association got $1,217. In Yellow Grass, the U15 Radville Nats received $668.53, and the Yellow Grass Volunteer Fire Dept. received $586.88.
Based in Creelman, the Montmartre U9 Ice Dogs received $158.75.
The Gladmar Recreation board received $886.91, and the Khedive Heritage Recreation Club received $925.70.
“These grants are one of the ways our government ensures that the proceeds from gaming go back to Saskatchewan communities,” Minis -
ter Responsible for LGS Laura Ross said. “The grants support hundreds of charitable and nonprofit groups throughout Saskatchewan, including those focused on amateur sport, culture, the arts, animal rescue, service clubs and much more.” These quarterly grants are paid to groups and organizations in good standing that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities such as bingos, raffles, break-open ticket sales, Texas hold ‘em poker tournaments and Monte Carlo events. The grants are equal to 25 per cent of the net revenue raised by each charitable event, up to a maximum of $100,000 per group or organization annually. The charities don’t have to apply to LGS for the grants. Instead, the amount of each grant paid by LGS to each charity is calculated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) based on financial reports and other information submitted by the group or organization.
Nikita Shanaida was the 1st place winner in our Christmas in July promotion. Nikita won $1,000 in Weyburn Christmas Cash. Our 2nd place winner was Chantelle Keturakis. Chantelle won a STIHL FSA-57 Trimmer, courtesy of Fisk Repair & Rentals. Thank you to our sponsors: Prairie Sky Co-op Home Centre, New Age, Maurer’s Meats, Weger Paradis Law Firm, Expressions Ladies Wear, Fisk Repair & Rentals, Barber Motors, Weyburn Home Hardware, Sholter Horsman, Weyburn Canadian Tire, Mryglod Steel and Metals, Western Prime Meats/Bandits Distilling and RONA.
