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Vol.114 No. 34 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 10 Pages
Concerned citizens give views on turbines to councils
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
The councils for the RMs of Griffin and Weyburn both had large crowds of ratepayers and citizens in attendance for their meetings 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.”
A suggestion was made for a referendum question
at the upcoming municipal elections, where residents would be asked if they support the wind turbines, and Lund said they might consider that.
Questions of liability were also raised, such as if a wind turbine catches fire or starts on land, or if there’s an accident involved with a turbine, as well as what environmental studies they would rely on or do.
Lund noted that the estimated tax revenues to the RM would be around $225250,000, which some residents pointed out would not build very many kilometres of road.
On the level of concerns and questions raised by residents, Enbridge said in a statement, “We understand residents have questions about the Seven Stars project and wind energy. Having acquired the project in June of 2024, we recognize we still have a lot of work to do to engage the community with respect to project design, impacts, benefits and other topics. We’re committed to engaging in robust and productive two-way dialogue with the community in the days and weeks ahead.”
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.
In a statement by Enbridge about the setbacks, they said, “The amendments we are requesting to the existing RM of Weyburn zoning bylaw are based on recently approved and comparable 200-megawatt wind farms already operating or under construction in southern Saskatchewan. The minimum residential setback for these projects is 750 metres or less.”
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COMMUNITY POTLUCK
Saturday, August 24
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Knox Hall
Doubling down to combine crops
A pair of John Deere combines took this crop off a field just west of Weyburn on Friday afternoon, with the Richardson Pioneer Terminal in the background.The hot, dry weather has matured many crops, and producers were out in force in the past week getting the crops in the bin.
Weyburn police chief cites ‘different values’ than police board for why he’s
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Weyburn police chief Jamie Blunden is “bittersweet” about leaving the Weyburn Police Service to go to Estevan and start up new duties as their police chief on Oct. 15.
Noting he and his wife love the Weyburn community and the members of the Weyburn Police Service, he cited his relationship with the Weyburn Police Commission board as the reason he is leaving.
“In order to be successful in moving the service forward, you have to have relationships, it’s built on relationships. The relationship I have with the members is phenomenal, and with the community, I have a great relationship. But the relationship that’s breaking down right now is with the police board,” explained Blunden in an interview.
“It’s not positive. I have different values I bring forward, that I live by, and I believe in leadership, and part of that is making everybody around you better with support and development. On the board, there are some members who are still in that traditional style of management. A lot of decisions, operational decisions, are being made without input from myself or the deputy chief. I’ve come to the point where the values that I have and the values that they have are not aligned, and I made the decision to go to a place that has a board that actually trusts in their chief and allows them to do the job, and ultimately supports the chief and their executive members.”
He added he does not feel he has that support with some members of the
police board, which currently has three civilian members and three representatives from council.
“There are members who don’t understand fiduciary responsibility when it comes to the police service. As a result, in order for the service to move on, it’s best that I move on,” Blunden said.
He has known Chief Lowen in Estevan since 1990, as they both served on the Winnipeg police force together, and when Blunden left to come to Weyburn, Lowen had been his superintendent. Since both came to Saskatchewan, they have talked and shared a lot, as they both serve on the provincial police chiefs association.
Lowen will be moving on to take the position of deputy chief of Saskatchewan’s new Marshal service. He will be going to Prince Albert, and his last day in Estevan will be on Aug. 31.
“At the end of the day, it’s about knowing what’s going on in Estevan. You have to be supportive of the members, and the police board there is very, very supportive of the executive members as well as the police service,” he said, and the police board support is a major part of his reason to make this move now.
Blunden notes he loves the community here, and the members of the Weyburn force are professional and are very dedicated to the community, and it comes down to his relationship with the board.
“I’m hoping that things change for the next person sitting in this chair. Historically, the last three or four chiefs will tell you the same thing. There’s a lot of want from certain members of the police board, to have the best interests
leaving
of city hall before the best interests of the police service,” he said. “When a member of the board says that he wants to have the lowest level of policing on the streets that the public will accept, then you have a problem. We should be looking for the highest level of policing on the street, to make sure they have the best possible police service that we can.”
When a board member would rather have the lowest number of police in order to save costs, “that’s where the push and pull comes in”, he added.
“You have to be fiscally responsible, but you have to be responsible to the community as well,” said Blunden. “And that’s just one example.”
The police chief noted that the Police Act states that the police commission has to be open to the public, and this board has never been. Every other police board in the province operates that way, but not the Weyburn one.
This is part of the problem with governance, along with fiduciary responsibility, that he has had issues with, because there needs to be some openness with the board in how they are making decisions.
As he leaves, Chief Blunden said he is most proud of the growth and development of the members, as both he and deputy chief Brent VandeSype have worked hard to make this happen. They set up mental wellbeing and physical wellbeing programs for the members.
They have also restructured the leadership of the members and have given them training to fit those roles, “so I think the growth and development of the members is what I’m most proud of.”
Mary Shirkie is on a quest to cycle 350 kms in August.
A smoky sunset over South Hill Weyburn’s historic water tower was silhouetted as a smoky-red sun went down behind it recently. This scene was viewed from Highway 39 looking to the west.
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RM Weyburn, Griffin receive concerns on Seven Stars project
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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.
He said he was willing to talk to anyone about concerns if they wished to contact him about the project. 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
City appoints new Director of Engineering
The City of Weyburn has appointed Renee Cugnet as the new Director of Engineering, as she replaces Jennifer Wilkinson, whose last day at City Hall was Thursday.
With over three years as the city’s municipal engineer, Cugnet brings her expertise and dedication to her new leadership role.
Cugnet said she is prepared to continue the success of the Engineering Department, ensuring the city’s infrastructure meets the growing needs of the community.
“We are thrilled to have Renee step up to lead our engineering team,” said City manager Mathew Warren.
“Her experience as the City of Weyburn’s municipal engineer has proven that she is exceptionally qualified for the director position. We are confident that under Renee’s
guidance, the Engineering Department will continue to excel, and we look forward to the continued success that her leadership will bring,” he added.
Cugnet shared her excitement about the new role.
“I am honoured to step into the position of Director of Engineering. It is a privilege to continue advancing my career with the exceptional team here at the City of Weyburn,” she said.
“I look forward to building on the work of former director Jennifer Wilkinson, and I am committed to ensuring that the Engineering Department continues to deliver infrastructure upgrades that will effectively serve the community of Weyburn for years to come.”
The City will now be filling her former position as municipal engineer.
director of engineering Engineer Renee Cugnet has been appointed as the new director of engineering, after the former director, Jennifer Wilkinson, left the city position.
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.
One presenter said she gets that there is a monetary benefit for those getting turbines on their land, but added, “I also feel for my children. I don’t want there to be possible health effects. We appreciate you are in a
very difficult position here.”
She pointed out that there is a quarter owned by a woman in California, who is a lawyer, and she rejected having any turbines on her land. The lawyer noted that California is riddled with them, and did not want her neighbours in the RM to have to deal with the turbines.
“This is a big deal for everybody,” said Reeve McFadden, noting he and members of council have been on road trips to see other wind farms, such as at Assiniboia.
“This is a part of the process too,” he said, in reference to hearing the views from ratepayers. “This isn’t
a slam dunk, it’s going to be a time-consuming process, and we have to be fair to everybody.”
One of the presenters, Bud Grohn, said later, “I’m a little concerned that we have to be fair to everybody. The definition of fair is not 50-50, never has been, and we all know that. I know you have to do a job.”
“The way this was rolled out was not great,” responded Reeve McFadden, noting when the province issued a press release shortly before the open house in mid-July was the same time they found out about the project.
On the concerns raised
about the noise of wind turbines, Enbridge said, “To address turbine noise concerns, the Seven Stars Project will be developed to meet the conservative Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 012: Noise Control standard, which limits the noise output of the facility at the outside of a residence to 40 decibels. This noise level can be described as a quiet library. We believe these and other measures will ensure public health and safety, minimize environmental effects and promote good land use planning practices as we work to advance the Seven Stars Energy Project.”
Opening the RM of Griffin council meeting
Reeve Stacey Lund opened the council meeting for the RM of Griffin on the evening of Aug. 13. The meeting was moved to the Griffin Rec Centre to enable concerned residents to gather and speak about their questions regarding the Enbridge wind turbine project proposed for the RM and the RM of Weyburn.
Police investigate break-ins to home, business
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 100 calls for service last week, resulting in a total of 11 charges.
Of the charges, two were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, eight under the Traffic Safety Act and one under Provincial Liquor Act. The two Criminal Code charges were as a result of persons failing to attend court. Failing to appear in court is an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada and can result in further penalties, including fines, additional charges and even jail time. Warrants were issued for the persons who failed to appear.
On Monday, police received a report of a break and enter into a residence where property and firearms were stolen. The Weyburn Police Service forensics attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
Police were notified that a business’s chain link fence had been cut to gain access to their property on Tuesday. Video surveillance
showed a sole individual stealing property. This investigation is ongoing.
Weyburn Police Service received an alert regarding a vehicle that did not stop at the North Portal Border on Wednesday. A description of the vehicle was given to surrounding police services, and members of the Weyburn Police Service were able to locate the vehicle in Weyburn and subsequently arrested the individual. The individual was held in custody for RCMP who transported the person back.
Police assisted with a motor vehicle collision later on Monday, where no persons were injured but a vehicle required a tow.
Police assisted the coroner on Tuesday with the necessary investigation of a sudden death.
A resident brought video footage of a male attempting to open vehicles, also known as “car digging”, on Thursday. The male, who had an outstanding warrant, was located, arrested and subsequently charged. That
evening, a gold Chevrolet Silverado was reported to be stolen. Through investigation, which is ongoing, police were able to identify the suspects involved.
This week police dealt with 12 individual occurrences relating to mental health concerns. In many instances police can use their training to de-escalate and work to find safe solutions with persons suffering from mental health concerns. In two cases, persons required apprehension under the Mental Health Act and were taken to the Weyburn General Hospital for appropriate treatment.
On three occasions, police assisted with curfew checks and electronic monitoring by attending to persons’ homes to ensure compliance with conditions. As an alternative to incarceration, electronic monitoring devices can be attached to persons to supervise and monitor individuals movements as part of bail, probation, parole and/or community based
sentencing. Under the Traffic Safety Act, charges included speeding, driving without due care and attention, use of electronic devices, tampering with a vehicle and driving while suspended. Police also dealt with various bylaw complaints, mediation between persons and proactive safety initiatives like child seat inspections. Over the weekend police mediated various complaints with neighbours, including bylaw infractions, and located owners of various recovered lost-andfound items. Members also received various reports of scams and attempts to defraud persons of money. With First Avenue construction continuing, police want to remind drivers and pedestrians to obey barricades and signage. Damage to newly-poured concrete can delay projects and cost significant amounts of money should persons fail to see or deliberately disturb fresh concrete.
Family Fun Day to be held by Weyburn Wildlife Federation
The Weyburn Wildlife Federation will be holding a family fun day at their clubhouse, located on Highway 35 south of Weyburn, on Saturday,
Aug. 24. There will be something for the whole family to enjoy, and activities will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come on out and try some
wildlife-related activities, free of charge. No experience or equipment needed. The organizers only ask that those interested register in advance to ensure there is enough for everyone. Participants can try archery or learn more about nature and habitat, or learn fishing basics. Activities include building your own birdhouse and participating in a nature hunt. Children who are nine and under must be accompanied by an adult for the activities. Lunch will be available for purchase in the clubhouse.
The Weyburn Wildlife Federation aims to promoting conservation as a way of life for all people, and acquire and enhance habitat for wildlife
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City has new
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Candidate named for fledgling Sask. United Party
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Business owner Rose
McInnes of Weyburn will be the candidate for the new Sask. United Party in the Weyburn-Bengough riding, in the provincial election this fall.
This is her first foray into politics, after having her interest raised by hearing party leader Jon
Hromek when he held a town hall meeting in Weyburn recently.
The interest was further sparked by the rise of the wind turbine issue in the Weyburn area, and when she was asked about running, she agreed to put her name in.
“When I heard Jon Hromek speak, I aligned with everything that he
Business owner Rose McInnes of Weyburn will be the candidate for the new Sask. United Party in the Weyburn-Bengough riding
spoke about, and I felt there needed to be a candidate for Weyburn-Bengough that will represent the constituents interests,” said McInnes.
She noted she was impressed with Hromek’s integrity and authenticity, demonstrated as the owner of an oil and gas company. The leader described how during COVID he was the first one to take a hit when he asked employees to take a cut in wages in order to keep working.
“That’s how I ran my business, as during COVID I made sure my staff were looked after and had support,” she said.
She also resonated with the issues that the leader raised, such as about health care and education.
“If we’re low on doctors or nurses or psychiatrists or counsellors, as a party we should be subsidizing people to fill those positions by paying their tuition or locking them into the province so we can have the professionals we need to help fill the needs,” she said.
Affordability is another issue she wants to talk to people about, as the party has plans to remove the gas tax and cut the PST in half, along with cutting government
City council approves upgrades for water treatment, lagoon
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Weyburn city council approved tender bids for a couple of expensive projects, one for the lagoon infrastructure, and the other for an upgrade to the water treatment system, at their August meeting.
In regard to the lagoon, council approved a bid of $2,039,070 from Con-Tech General Contractors Ltd., for the construction of the equalization lagoon infrastructure.
The upgrades will include a bypass of the equalization lagoon inlet structure to reduce the restriction to the pumping system, and upgrades to the transfer pumping station to comply with Water Security Agency requirements and improve operability.
The City had budget $1.2 million for 2024 for the upgrades to address the capacity and operability of Lift Station No. 1 and the lagoon.
With bid that was submitted and approved, split
between this year and next year, with a pre-budget approval of $1 million for a portion of the project to be done in 2025.
For the water treatment upgrade, the lowest bid received was unexpectedly high at $3.5 million. This was for a request for proposal for the combined powdered activated carbon (PAC) feed system and ammonia modification project at the water treatment plant. The PAC system will improve the taste and odor of the treated water, as well as reducing the level of THMs. The budget allocation for 2024 was $1.7 million.
The bid from Westridge Construction was revised for the ammonia modification at $1.384 million, which will fit within the allocated budget.
Engineering director Jennifer Wilkinson noted the first modifications the City made has shown a reduction in the THMs in the water, which shows that the
City is on the right track with this treatment.
“We’ve had a lot of conversations with the Water Security Agency,” said Wilkinson, noting that putting a part of the project over to next year will allow the City to collect more data to see what other upgrades will be needed.
• In the building department report for July, the City issued seven building permits and one demolition permit, with a total construction value of $1,173,805.
These included six residential permits and one institutional permit for a portable classroom addition.
The City has issued 34 building permits to date, along with six demolition permits, with a total construction value so far of $83,839,124.
This compares to a year ago, when the City had issued 29 building permits and eight demolition permits, with a total construction value of $5,810,521.
On the heels of the resignation of Weyburn police chief Jamie Blunden on Aug. 10, the Weyburn Police Commission accepted his resignation as effective immediately, and appointed deputy chief Brent VanDeSype as the interim police chief.
In a statement issued through the City, the commission acknowledged the resignation as effective immediately.
“Chief Blunden has served the Weyburn community for the past four years, and the City commends his dedication and contributions during his tenure. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding the Weyburn Police Service through various challenges and changes,” said the statement.
expenses.
“I was an avid Sask Party voter, but as of late, I didn’t know if was even going to vote,” said McInnes.
The wind turbine issue will also be part of her campaign, as an RM resident who will be impacted by the Enbridge project if it becomes a reality in the RMs of Weyburn and Griffin.
One of the things she wants to do is draw up a legal petition against the project that can be taken to the Legislature. There is an online petition that the group of residents from the RMs have been gathering names for, but she doesn’t believe it could be taken to the Legislature to be presented to the government.
As a novice in politics, McInnes acknowledged she will need help, and notes she has a team of knowledgeable people she can rely on, along with a team to help her get ready for the campaign once it officially starts this fall.
Deputy Chief VanDeSype was appointed as of Thursday to be the interim police chief.
“The City has full confidence in Deputy Chief VanDeSype’s ability to lead the Weyburn
Police Service during this transition, ensuring the continued safety and well-being of our community.
“The City thanks Chief Blunden for his service and extends its best wishes when he assumes his new role as police chief in the City of Estevan,” said the board’s statement.
The decision came swiftly after Chief Blunden made blistering comments about the Weyburn Police Commission, saying his poor relationship with them was a large reason why he has decided to move on to a new position.
Blunden was highly critical of some of the decisions made by the police board, such as reducing the amount of police presence on the street in order to save costs.
“You have to be fiscally responsible, but you have to be responsible to the community as well,” said Blunden in an interview.
Police board appoints deputy chief for interim Independent Riders to hold Toy Run for Salvation Army
The Weyburn Independent Riders will again be collecting toys for the Salvation Army, with their annual Toy Run on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Last year, the group opted to collect food donations instead of toys as the need was greater.
This year, the Riders will return to collecting toys for the Salvation Army to distribute through Christmas hampers this holiday season.
The Riders will have their Santa sleigh parked
at the Wal-Mart store on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., collecting toy or monetary donations. The parade of motorcycles will be held on Sept. 7, leaving from the Legacy School bus lot at 1 p.m.
The Riders will ride a route through the city that will take them down Third Street through the downtown area, across Highway 39 and end at River Park. The donations of toys and cash will then be delivered to the Salvation Army.
Painting a sunset on the water Youths in the Weyburn Comp’s Mental Health Capacity Building summer art program did a painting of a sunset at their last session of the summer, at the Collabartive Studio on Wednesday evening. At left is Christina Mantei, and across the table from her are Mayna Patel by the wall, Lexi Hillstead and Lexi Bell.
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Blunden leaves for Estevan
agriculture, oil business
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Harvesting one-third done in Weyburn region, ahead of five-year average
Continuing hot, dry weather has enabled the harvest operations to be well ahead of all other areas in the southeast corner of the province, with the southeast as a whole at 11 per cent completed.
The Weyburn region, which includes the areas around Weyburn, Radville, Minton, Fillmore and Avonlea, is at 33 per cent done. The progress for the southeast is ahead of the five and 10-year averages for this time of year of five per cent.
Fall rye leads the way for harvest progress as 64 per cent is now in the bin. Winter wheat progress is significantly behind fall rye with 18 per cent combined so far.
With pulse crops, 41 per cent of field peas, 31 per cent of chickpeas and 29 per cent of lentil crops have been harvested.
Durum leads the way for spring-seeded crops as 18 per cent of durum harvest is complete, followed closely by oats at 12 per cent, and barley at 10 per cent. Very few oilseed acres have been harvested as two per cent of canola is complete, but progress will pick up in the coming weeks as crops mature.
There was very little rainfall for much of the southeast in the past week, with only a few scattered showers taking place.
The limited rainfall in
the region affected cropland topsoil moisture, which is currently 29 per cent adequate, 44 per cent short and 27 per cent very short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is 27 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 31 per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is 21 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 39 per cent very short.
Livestock water supplies are being impacted by the recent dry conditions. There are concerns amongst producers of algae bloom in water sources due to the hot and dry environment.
Moderate shortages are reported in 34 per cent of livestock water course, 17 per cent of sources are estimated to be short within the next two months, and 49 per cent are not ex -
pected to be short in the coming months. About 83 per cent of livestock producers are not concerned
about water shortages in the future, and 17 per cent of producers have water security concerns.
Crop damage in the southeast during the period was mainly due to a lack of moisture and heat.
Wind, sclerotinia and grasshopper damage were also reported in the last week.
Taking off the 2024 crop
A farmer was busy combining a crop of lentils in a field located west of Weyburn on Friday afternoon. The warm, dry weather has helped mature many crops, and farmers were out throughout the region harvesting the crops to get them in the bins.
SARM president stepping down early, VP takes on role
Ray Orb will be stepping down from his role as President of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) at the end of August 2024. The Acting President will be Bill Huber, SARM’s current Vice President. Orb, elected to the SARM board in 2004, said the decision not to finish out his term comes after 20 years of dedicated service,
good timing, and a desire to start experiencing life in a different way.
“After 20 years of proudly serving SARM, the timing just feels right,” said Orb. “Since announcing back in March that I wouldn’t be seeking reelection, the transition has gone so smoothly that there wasn’t any real reason to delay stepping down. SARM is in incredibly ca-
pable hands with Bill Huber as Acting President, and I’m looking forward to more family time, so it just makes sense.”
The official search for an elected President will begin in January 2025 and conclude with an election during the SARM Annual Convention in March 2025. All nominees for President must be elected officials in a rural municipality. Until then, Bill
Huber is confident stepping into the role and is looking forward to the challenge.
“My passions in life are people, rural Saskatchewan, and farming,” said Huber, “so I couldn’t be more honoured to step into this acting position. Having held the role of Vice President for the last four years, I know first-hand what a great leader Ray Orb is and how significant his contributions
have been. It’s my privilege to continue that work.”
As for Orb, he’s looking back—and forward—with immense gratitude: “It’s been a tremendous privilege to listen to and learn from all the people I’ve worked with and represented. That strength of community and pride in rural Saskatchewan is something I took with me everywhere I went. That’s something that will never change.”
Applications open for incentives for critical mineral processing
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 valueadded 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.
The incentives are based on the established and successful Oil and Gas
Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII) and the Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII).
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.
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A long road ahead for the wind turbine project
There is a long road ahead for the proponents and opponents of the Enbridge proposal for a wind turbine farm in the RMs of Weyburn and Griffin.
The issue first burst onto the local scene at an open house hosted by Enbridge on July 17 at the Ramada Hotel, and organizers of the evening were overwhelmed by a large number of local residents, most of whom were upset by the proposal.
Right from the start, the feeling most residents expressed was being blindsided by a project that had apparently been in development since 2017 by EDF Renewables, and only came to light when Enbridge bought the project in June of this year.
They wanted to reach out and tell residents about it, but the residents were alarmed to find out there would be 46 wind turbines that may be as tall as four times the height of the Parrish and Heimbecker terminal (to the tops of the blades).
They were also alarmed to find that some of the land owners who have signed up for the turbines don’t even live in the RM area, and several turbines are adjacent to residents who don’t want them looming over their properties.
For the company’s part, they have for the most part been involved in the oil and gas industry, primarily as owners of pipelines to move oil and gas to market. With the transition to new sources of energy, the company wanted to spread their business interests to these sources, including wind energy.
There are a lot of questions that need solid answers, and that was what sparked RM residents to turn the open house into a forum for questions and answers rather than just quietly looking at information boards. This shows a great need in this issue: the availability of information and answers to the concerns and questions of residents.
The onus is on the company to provide this, and in the weeks to come they ought to be looking to organize town hall meetings where these concerns can be raised and answered. Meantime, the RM councils met with residents last week, and it was made clear there is a need to answer the concerns and questions there as well.
The RM of Griffin was asked if an open meeting can be held for residents where answers can be provided, while the RM of Weyburn indicated they will have a public hearing for their amendment to the zoning bylaw, which governs how and where wind turbines may be located, including setbacks.
This is an issue that will take a long time to sort everything out, with residents wanting to stop the project, and RMs looking to figure out how they can regulate and control the project if and when it comes to reality.
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Helping out in times of need
By Greg Nikkel email: gnikkel@sasktoday.ca
It’s an odd feeling at this time of year for me, as ‘Back to School’ supplies and sales are on everywhere, and families are looking to do shopping trips for clothing and other related items for their kids.
As the father of adult children, we no longer have to scramble to fill the lists sent out by the teachers for the upcoming school year, and that is such a relief.
The pressures on families to fill the supply list can be really heavy, and was always something we and many other families struggled with.
The requirement for a large number of supplies to be provided by the students has come up because school divisions are trying to put their resources into the teachers and classrooms, as well as maintaining the buildings and buying computers, etc. etc.
To help with this pressure, the Salvation Army started a really good tradition here in Weyburn, namely filling up backpacks with school supplies, and providing these to families who need them.
There are ongoing efforts for people to collect and donate the supplies to fill up those backpacks, and of course, there will be a need
for volunteers to come and go through all the donated supplies to fill the backpacks.
This program is over and above the other programs of the Salvation Army, such as the food bank — which by the way is also going to see an increased pressure when school starts up again.
The need for assistance to families has increased a lot lately, partly because of high inflation affecting the price of food and everything else that a family needs.
As school time approaches, those needs include the items for snacks and lunches for the children who will be attending school, in addition to the long list of school supplies.
I know there are non-profit groups and organizations who are working on getting donations for these needs, and I hope that other people who are not members of service groups will also consider helping out. They can volunteer, which only costs an hour or two of your time, or donate as they are able with supplies or funds.
The annual Toy Run is also coming up, and that will be another opportunity to help out the people of the community who may not have the resources to provide for their families.
Group opposing Enbridge windmills makes request of MLA Duncan
(The following is a letter sent to Weyburn-Big Muddy MLA and Crown Investments minister Dustin Duncan, in regard to the proposed Enbridge wind turbines project.)
As you enter the final months of your career in provincial politics, please consider the negative effects the proposed wind turbine project for the RM of Weyburn and the RM of Griffin is having and will have on your constituents.
This proposed project and its roll-out is causing so much heartache and turmoil for residents of an area that includes Weyburn, Hume, Griffin, Ralph and Halbrite, that we would ask you to reconsider and pause this and all other planned wind projects until proper consultation and provincial guidelines can be put in place.
These wind turbines would negatively alter and impact the landscape the residents of your constituency for years to come.
This project has the potential to be a huge hardship and financial burden to all residents and taxpayers of Saskatchewan.
Your constituents will not remember of any of the accomplishments such as the new hospital for Weyburn, the health centre in Radville or the improvements to Highway 39.
Those will be forever tarnished or even forgotten by this one last unwanted project in your constituency.
You have the ability and tools necessary to pause this and all similar proposed projects in Saskatchewan until proper consultation and provincial guidelines can be put in place.
In closing, we would ask you to consider, is this project that is causing so much hurt and divide in your constituency really the legacy you want to leave?
Concerned citizens representing ‘No Weyburn Windmills’ committee
Former officer, candidate critical of police board
To the Editor:
Yes I am running for City Council in the upcoming election.
But we need to have a serious discussion about why the Board of Police Commissioners and the outgoing Police Chief ‘s values stopped aligning.
The important value that we should all agree on is the Value of What’s best for the People.
And if the current Board thinks that closing the doors of the Police Service during Weekend and Overnight is the right thing to do — well, boy, do we need a change there.
I spent well over 3 three decades working for the Police Service closing the doors to save money is one of the stupidest things I’ve ever heard! Dana Pretzer, WPS retired.
Developing throwing skills
Mya Sanderson, one of the coaches for the Little Ballers program, encouraged a young boy to toss a bean bag through a hoop to land in a hoop on the floor. This was part of an introductory session to the program held on Sunday at the Credit Union Spark Centre, with the aim for Little Ballers to start up in September if there’s enough interest.
Picking up equipment for Minor Football
Weyburn Minor Football started their 2024 season with equipment pickup on Monday evening at the Weyburn Minor Football field. Practices began this week as well for the U10, U12 and U14 teams, as the season will soon be getting underway.
Red Wings preparing for new season
The Weyburn Red Wings are making preparations for the upcoming 2024-25 season, with the fall training camp set for the long weekend of Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.
A total of 60 players will take part in the camp, with a mix of veterans, prospects and walk-ons, with sessions for the defence, offence and goaltenders.
There will be scrimmages through the weekend, and the camp will culminate with the Red-and-White game on Sept. 2. The first preseason game will follow soon after, as the Red Wings will host the Melville Millionaires on Friday,
Sept. 6 at 7 p.m., as part of a home-and-home series.
The Notre Dame Hounds visit on Tuesday, Sept. 10, then Weyburn will have a home-and-home series with their Highway 39 rivals, the Estevan Bruins, hosting Estevan on Friday, Sept. 13 and visiting Estevan on Sept. 14. Meanwhile, the board positions have been set for the Red Wings, with Lori McIntosh as the new president, Pat Grunert as vicepresident, treasurer Anne Phair, secretary Natascha Jasper, governor Lee Moen, and directors Jean Hobbs, Tyler Istace, Chad Ror and Cory Pompu.
‘Arm Wars’ tourney to be held at Legion Hall
An arm-wrestling tournament will be held at the Weyburn Legion Hall on Saturday, Aug. 24, with a variety of age and weight classes.
Weigh-ins for competitors will be from 10 a.m. to noon, and the “Arm Wars” double-elimination tournament will get underway at 1 p.m. There will be early weigh-ins on Aug. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Weight classes include, for women, 70 kg and 70-plus kg, and for men, 70, 80, 90, 100 and 100-plus kg categories.
There will also be categories for youth, in -
cluding a nine-and-under mixed category; 13-andunder mixed, 14-18 boys, and 14-18 girls. The cost to enter is $10 per youth, and $30 entry per arm for adults. There will be no charge for spectators to attend the tournament.
If you are interested in competing, give Mike Gass a call at 306-5417310. For this Saturday only, the Weyburn Legion will be opening at 11 a.m. and selling build-a-burgers, hot dogs and French fries from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Lacrosse players win medals at Nationals
Lacrosse players from Weyburn were part of the Box National championships held in Regina last week on Team Saskatchewan, and a number of medals were won.
The Team Sask U13 co-ed won Bronze, after they beat FNLA (First Nations Lacrosse Association) by a score of 3-2.
The Team Sask U13 female also won Bronze, as they beat Team Nova Scotia 6-5. Julie Labrecque had two goals and an assist, and Paycen Babiarz had an assist.
The Team Sask U15 co-ed won Bronze, after they beat Team New Brunswick 7-0. Leo Missal had two goals and two assists, and goalie Quinton Stinson had a shutout.
The Team Sask U15 female squad won Bronze as they beat Team Nova Scotia 5-3.
The Team Sask U17
co-ed team won the Bside silver, after they lost to FNLA 8-4 in the gold medal game.
The U22 female team lost in the bronze medal game, as they lost to Team Ontario 15-1.
The WLA athletes who competed at Nationals included the following: U13 Co-ed, Cohen Baumgartner; U13 Female, Bree Tuchscherer and Paycen Babiarz; U15 Co-ed, Quinton Stinson, Leo Missal and Hudson Maloney; U15 Female, Hunter Moon, Maci Patterson, Chloe Tuchscherer and Julie Labrecque; U17 Co-ed, Alex Labrecque; and on the U22 Female team were Brittney Honig, Bethany Honig, Callie Dammann, Jessica Benning, Ella Schenher, Ella Johnson and Sayde Johnson; and on the U13 Jr. Rush team was Cruz Carter.
SE College to host ‘Swing for Scholarships’
Southeast College is changing up their annual “Swing for Scholarships” golf tournament, with one tourney set for the area. The tournament will be held at the White Bear Lake Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 13, with a shotgun start at noon.
With the date of the event, the theme for the tournament is “Friday the 13th”, and entries are $150 per golfer, which includes 18 holes of golf and a steak dinner, and $45 per plate for those who only want to attend the dinner.
Proceeds from the tournament will go to support post-secondary education, and towards funding scholarships for students attending Southeast College.
For those who are unable to participate in the tournament, they can visit the college’s website for other ways to support the scholarship fund. The college is seeking sponsorships for various aspects of the tournament, such meal sponsors, hole sponsors, safe ride sponsors, skills hole sponsors and the Drive for Education sponsorship, along with prizes, and the presenting sponsor. To sponsor the tournament, or to register for the event, call or text 306891-6662, or call 306-8482530.
Those interested can also visit https://portal4484. wixsite.com/southeast-college-fo.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Helping little ones find their way
Skylar Kreger, one of the coaches for the Little Ballers program, took a young boy by the hand to lead him through this station, as part of an introductory session for the program held on Sunday. There were sessions for four age levels held at the Credit Union Spark Centre.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Friends dive into pool together
Two friends, one on the low diving board and the other on the high board, jumped off at the same time into the deep end of the outdoor pool at the Weyburn Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoon. The hot, dry weather enabled many people to enjoy the outdoors, and to cool off at the pool.
SaskPower offers tips for a safe harvest
With harvest well underway throughout the province, SaskPower is offering safety tips to farms working around power lines.
Most farm-related line contacts happen during spring seeding, and in the fall during harvest. So far this year, SaskPower has recorded 178 farm-related line contacts, which is 14 fewer than at this time last year.
“Safety is at the core of everything we do at SaskPower, and we want to make sure anyone working near power lines knows how to do so safe -
ly,” said Nidal Dahghi, director of safety at SaskPower.
“When operating large equipment near power lines, preparation is key to ensure safety. Make a plan before heading out, and stay alert,” he said.
Farmers are encouraged to use the following tips for a safe harvest.
• Plan your route ahead of time using the interactive ‘Look up and Live’ map;
• Lower or retract equipment whenever possible, especially when moving from field to field;
• Use a spotter for a second set of eyes on the ground;
• Take routine breaks to avoid fatigue;
• If you’re moving a large load around power lines, request a temporary line move.
In the event of a line contact, operators should remain in their vehicle and call 911 immediately. If a fire starts because of the line contact, operators should follow the safe exit procedure:
• Swing the vehicle wide open, being sure not to touch the outside of the vehicle;
• Make sure no wires are in your way;
• Stand in the doorway of the vehicle, cross your arms in front of your chest and put your feet together;
• Jump as far from the vehicle as possible, making sure you don’t touch the outside of the vehicle and land with your feet together;
• With your arms still crossed and feet together, hop away from the vehicle at least 10 metres, and call 911 immediately. Under no circumstances should you return to your vehicle until the area has been made safe.
Tie-dying shirts at the library
for APAS Young Leaders program
Applications are open until Aug. 31 for the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s (APAS) Young Leaders program.
The APAS Young Leaders program (AYL) offers Saskatchewan producers aged 18-40 an opportunity to learn about farm policy development and lobbying in an engaging and supportive environment, from the grassroots of the industry all the way to speaking with decision makers in Regina and Ottawa.
“A strong understanding of agricultural policy and its impact on farm and ranch success is becoming more vital every day, and the AYL program has been instrumental in improving that understanding over the past decade among the next generation of this province’s agricultural leaders,” said APAS president Ian Boxall, himself a former participant in the program.
Forty-five young leaders have completed the program since its inception in 2014-15, participating in APAS district meetings, the APAS annual general meeting in Regina and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s annual general meeting in Ottawa.
Among the 2023-24
cohort was Emiley Saunders of Borden. “Governance, advocacy, and leadership are all such important skills to have whether you’re serving as part of a school board, a local government, a policy committee or a volunteer organization,” said Saunders.
“Through the APAS Young Leaders program we really got to experience a wide array of activities that translate into other areas of our communities, as well as agriculture.”
LeRoy-area resident Neil Gossner was also accepted as an AYL participant this past year.
“This program showed me that farmers have the ability and power to communicate with government and can provide meaningful input into the discussions and changes being made,” said Gossner. “We were encouraged to be active contributors in the meetings, including with federal politicians and cabinet ministers. It was a very valuable learning experience, and I feel more confident taking leading roles in situations that I might have previously been hesitant to step into.”
Anyone interested in applying for the AYL program can submit their application online at apas. ca/ayl.
Wheatland Seniors Centre holds games
The Wheatland Seniors Centre held a number of games in the past week, with the following results.
The winners of Spades on Aug. 12 were, in first place, Stan Hubick; in second, Ernie Lokken; and in third, Rose Levesque.
In Canasta on Aug. 14, Janet VanWinkoop placed first; Gerry Thompson was second; Shirley Hubbs was third; Trina Maas was fourth; and Brenda Paul
came fifth.
In Hi-low Whist on Aug. 14, first went to Fay Johnson and Marge Schultz; second was Gladys Lokken and Sharon Eggum; third was Ruth Boren. The winners of Thursday Crib on Aug. 15 were Marie Marcotte and Ruth Boren in first; Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson in second; and Garth White and Marlene Szczecinski in third.
Andris helped his daughter Sofia to tie-dye her T-shirt, as Sofia’s brother Erik put many colours into his tie-dye shirt project. This was a family activity at the Weyburn Public Library on Saturday afternoon.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Jack Duane Libin 1947 2024 Jack Duane Libin, late of Weyburn Saskatchewan born March 1, 1947, passed away August 11 2024 at the age of 77 years Jack was predeceased by his father, David Lewis Libin (Desire Louis Libin); mother, Pearl Adeline Hammer (Len Stower); brother David Howard Libin; grandparents, Sigurd and Emma Hammer (Berg) and Joseph and Justine Libin (Leveille) Jack will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Judi Erickson of Regina Saskatchewan; nieces, Sheila (Joe) Filion and Patti (Aaron) Miller; great nephews & great great nephews & nieces as well as many cousins and friends A Graveside Service & Interment for Jack will be held on Monday August 26, 2024 at 11:00 a m at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan For friends so wishing donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Family Place at 744 McLelland Street Weyburn, SK S4H 2S1 Condolences may be left at: www fletcherfuneralchapel com Services in Care Of Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Weyburn, Saskatchewan 306-842-5432
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Participating in workshops and classes together as a family strengthens bonds and creates shared experiences and lifelong memories. Here are five enriching activities that your family can enjoy together:
• Cooking classes. Cooking classes provide a fun and interactive way for families to learn new recipes and skills while spending quality time together in the kitchen. Cooking together encourages teamwork, creativity and healthy eating habits, making it a rewarding and enjoyable activity for the whole family.
• Art workshops. Whether painting, pottery or crafting, art workshops offer a creative outlet for self-expression and imagination. Working on art projects as a family encourages collaboration, communication and problemsolving while allowing each member to showcase their unique talents.
• Outdoor adventure classes. Explore the great outdoors as a family by joining adventure classes such as hiking, camping or nature photography workshops. These classes provide opportunities for physical activity and exploration and promote environmental awareness and appreciation.
• Gardening workshops. Learning about plants, gardening techniques and sustainable practices promotes environmental stewardship, responsibility and patience. Moreover, it yields delicious fruits, vegetables and flowers for the whole family to enjoy.
• Yoga and mindfulness classes. Yoga or meditation classes promote physical health, mental well-being and stress relief while teaching valuable self-care and emotional management techniques. Look for available workshops and classes in your
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Weyburn cyclist in seventh year raising funds, fighting kids cancer
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Weyburn cyclist Mary
Shirkie is riding throughout the month of August, raising funds to fight kids cancer, with the Great Cycle Challenge.
This is her seventh year taking part in the challenge, and she has set a goal to ride 350 km and raise $10,000 towards research of children’s cancer.
As of Tuesday morning, she raised $9,576 and had ridden 257.1 km of her goal to reach 350 km, up from Friday, when her total was $8,948. Mary is now ranked second in the province for fundraising and 26th nationally.
“Both my parents died from different kinds of cancer, and it was very difficult to see them like that. I can’t imagine how much worse it would be if it was my child,” said Mary, explaining why she is riding to raise these funds.
“I just think kids should be living life, like over at the pool, having fun instead of fighting for their
lives in hospital wards and being poked by needles,” she added.
Her fundraising received a big boost with matching donations on Thursday, with a donation from “Kicking Cancer’s Butt Day” of $3,090.96 added to her total for August.
The funds will go to the Sick Kids Foundation, based at the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, and they disburse the monies raised to cancer research, and to help support families of children fighting cancer.
Mary has seven grandchildren, ranging in age from four and a half months up to 10 years old, and notes they are healthy and well, as are her children.
“It’s kind of the luck of the draw, as cancer can strike you at any time,” she said. “Sometimes kids are born with it.”
She noted with the amount of money needed for cancer research, the funds she raises may not be a lot, but “together, we can make a difference.”
She said hot, dry days
for riding don’t really bother her, but windy days do. Recently the wind was so bad, she had her husband drop her off at Ralph, and she rode back into the city along Highway 39 with the wind at her back.
For the most part, however, she much prefers riding on Weyburn’s bike paths as they are easier to deal with than being passed by semis on the highway.
Mary had originally been encouraged by Beth Goeres to take the cycling challenge, so she gave it a try, thinking it would be nice to raise $500 to support cancer research. She ended up raising $5,000 that year, and in her seven years she has now raised $60,897 and counting, as she will continue riding until Aug. 31.
To check on Mary’s progress through the month, or to make a donation to her ride, please go to her web page at https:// greatcyclechallenge.ca/ Riders/MaryShirkie and click on the button for donations.
her seventh year taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge.
Southeast District seeks leaders for seniors fitness program
The Southeast Sport Culture and Recreation District is seeking local leaders for the Forever … in motion program for seniors, and will hold a training session on Sept. 6-8 in Midale. Anyone can become a Forever … in motion local leader. You can be of any age with no previous experience. Forever … in motion is an initiative that helps older adults become physically active through volunteer led physical activity groups.
Forever … in motion was developed by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (former Saskatoon Health Region) and is provincially implemented by the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.
The training workshop will be held on Sept. 6 from 1-5 p.m., and on Sept. 7 and 8 fro 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Harry O. Memorial Arena in Midale. The deadline to register is Aug. 23, and the cost is $50, which includes the
training manual.
Role of Local Leaders:
• To lead a safe and appropriate exercise program for older adults
• To promote healthy physical activity among older adults
• To provide an opportunity for socialization for participants
The preferred qualifications for those wanting to become a Forever … in motion Local Leader include being willing to participate in a 20-hour Forever … in
motion Leader Training Workshop; a sincere interest in being a peer leader for other older adults; being willing to lead Forever … in motion classes; good listening, communication and leadership skills; enthusiastic and able to motivate others; demonstrates a personal commitment to an active lifestyle.
Training in First Aid and CPR, while not a requirement, is recommended.
The Forever … in motion - Leader Training
Workshop will include the following:
• Potential leaders will be required to attend a 20 hour Forever … in motion Leader Training Workshop before they begin leading classes. This workshop will be led by an approved Forever … in motion trainer.
• There is a workshop fee of $50 to cover the costs of leader resources. This fee may be covered by the host community.
Leaders will be provided with information including the Forever … in motion Leader Training Manual with illustrations and writ-
ten instructions for all of the approved exercises; the Forever … in motion Leader Training DVD, which demonstrates how to perform each of the approved exercises along with verbal instruction; a handout on chronic conditions and exercise; other relevant resources at the discretion of the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) and the Forever … in motion trainer. There will also be a quarterly Forever … in motion newsletter which includes a special Leaders section.
Young entrepreneurs selling iced tea
Two friends, Christina Mantei and MJ St. Onge, worked together to run an iced tea stand on Saturday afternoon, located on the boulevard in front of the Southeast College Campus on King Street. They were also selling bags of candy and doughnuts at their stand.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Riding to fight kids cancer
Weyburn cyclist Mary Shirkie has been on her bike a lot this month, as she is in
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Where the antelope roam
Southeast College appoints interim president-CEO
The Southeast College’s board of governors announced that Jody Holzmiller will fill the role of Interim President and CEO, effective immediately.
Holzmiller has been a part of Southeast College for the past 20 years. She holds master’s degrees in Leadership as well as Educational Administration. Her most recent position at the College was Vice President, Professional Training and Continuing Studies.
“Jody is a trusted leader who cares passionately about Southeast College,” said Board of Governors Chair John Williams. “She
Remember that time when Amazon sponsored your church fundraiser?
is highly respected within the College, the College system, and the communities that we serve. Jody has built an extensive network of strong relationships during her tenure that is key to the ongoing growth and success of Southeast College.” The Board of Governors will be undertaking work on an extensive recruitment strategy to fill the President and CEO position on a permanent basis over the next year. Southeast College is proud to offer innovative and flexible programming that encourages students to learn where they live.
Remember when Facebook bought a case of Girl Guide cookies to support your daughter?
Remember when Google provided free pizza to your child’s soccer team when they won the championship?
This pair of antelope were spotted in a ditch near Colgate recently as they foraged in the grass and crops in the field.
Photo – James Dempsey