CUPE health care workers hold rally at Weyburn hospital
CUPE members rally at Weyburn hospital
CUPE 5430 President Bashir Jalloh addressed the over 200 union members at an information rally held at the Weyburn General Hospital on Tuesday. The union was in Weyburn to hold a two-day annual meeting, and held the rally in protest over the state of health care in Saskatchewan.
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Over 200 health care workers from across Saskatchewan marched on the Weyburn General Hospital on Tuesday morning and held an information rally, demanding a fair deal from the provincial government and their employers.
The members of CUPE Local 5430 were in Weyburn for their annual meeting at McKenna Hall, and took time to march over to the hospital to hold the public rally to voice their grievances with the state of the health care system in the province.
CUPE President Bashir Jalloh addressed the rally, noting the union has been without a collective agreement for 17 months now. He said they will be meeting for talks on Sept. 18, and then not again until November as they take October off for the provincial election.
“It’s been going on for far too long. We can’t cope with the cost of living in this province. We have
chronic short-staffing that is putting significant pressure on our workers, who are being run off their feet,” said Jalloh.
The government and the Saskatchewan Health Authority have misplaced priorities, he said, noting they are busy spending resources to recruit health care workers from outside of Canada, but are not making any effort at retention of those workers.
“The other problem with this government is they are spending millions of dollars building facilities. We all want good facilities, but before you build those facilities, you should have a plan for how you’re going to staff them,” said Jalloh.
He pointed out a new facility in Regina that was supposed to be open and running 24/7, but is operating at half capacity because they don’t have the staff.
In addition, contracting out and privatizing health care is creating low morale, as these workers are
Weyburn Police Service to grow to 24 officers by 2025
The Weyburn Police Service received additional funding for officers, and will see the force grow to 24 members by next year.
The funding announcement was made on Wednesday morning at the Weyburn police station, with Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman on hand along with Weyburn-Big Muddy MLA Dustin Duncan, Mayor Marcel Roy and Police Chief Brent VanDeSype.
“By investing in police services, Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods, and the Police College, we are raising policing levels across the province and improving the safety and wellbeing for everyone in Saskatchewan, including Weyburn area residents,” Merriman said.
A total of $238,000 has
been earmarked for the City of Weyburn to hire two new officers for the Weyburn Police Service.
“The Weyburn Police Service is very pleased with the provincial government’s announcement of much-needed additional funding to keep our Saskatchewan communities safe,” Weyburn Chief of Police Brent VanDeSype said.
“More specifically, the $11.9 million for approximately 100 new municipal officers across the province is welcome and significant news for Weyburn, as it allows the Weyburn Police Service to increase its number of sworn officers from 22 to 24. The ability to add two new officers will have a positive impact to the service we provide to the residents of Weyburn.”
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funding for Weyburn police A funding announcement for the Weyburn Police Service was made on Wednesday morning at the Weyburn police station. From left are Weyburn-Big Muddy MLA Dustin Duncan, Paul Merriman, Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister, Mayor Marcel Roy and Weyburn Police Chief Brent VanDeSype. Weyburn will be getting new funding of $238,000 to hire two new police officers, to bring the force up to 24 officers.
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COMMUNITY
Aldon Oils donates $25,000 to Weyburn Oilwomen
In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Aldon Oils has committed to donations totalling $50,000 into the community, and the Weyburn Oilwomen are very excited and honoured to announce they will be receiving $25,000.
“This donation will make a massive impact to our organization and what we will be able to accomplish in the empowerment of our community for years to come,” said Jordan Szczecinski of the Weyburn Oilwomen. Aldon Oils owner Del Mondor, vice president Kara Somerville and their team have been incredible supporters of the Weyburn Oilwomen and their events for many years.
“We had so much fun celebrating with them over the weekend, topped off with being surprised by this unbelievably generous gift. We thank them for these years of support and cannot express our gratitude enough for this donation,” said Szczecinski.
Aldon Oils donates to Weyburn Oilwomen
Members of the Weyburn Oilwomen gathered with Aldon Oils president Del Mondor and vice-president Kara Somerville (centre) after the oil company announced they would donate $25,000 to the Oilwomen organization in honour of Aldon’s 50th anniversary. From left are Abby Kradovill, Jordan Szczecinski, Carmen Sterling, Nicole Ford; Kara Somerville and Del Mondor of Aldon
Ministerial Association provides many services in Weyburn
Submitted by
Pastor Cameron Weber
As we enter September and the start up again of school and the many fall programs, I got to thinking about the Weyburn Ministerial Association, which had a meeting this last week. Many people in Weyburn don’t know what it is or what we do for the community.
The Weyburn Ministerial is made up of clergy or designated lay leaders of a congregation or organization who acknowledge the Bible as their main central Book of Faith; and who acknowledge Jesus Christ as the only eternal Son of God. Basically, it is an association of Christian clergy, pastors and leaders who work together as colleagues in co-operative ventures of mutual concern for the spiritual betterment of Weyburn and area.
They as Christian leaders agree on the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. They have many varying beliefs and practices on non essential issues of the faith, yet agree to work together to provide essential services for the well being of Wey-
burn and area.
Some of the services provided by the Ministerial are instruction on reconciliation to God the Father through his Son Jesus Christ, the way the truth and the life. Community Assemblies (Church) to offer baptism into the body of Christ, celebration of our common faith together (communion services) to encourage spiritual well being of children through seniors. They provide marriage services, premarital counselling through to family counselling.
The Ministerial provide hospital visitation, nursing home visitation, prayer services, singing, advocacy help, spiritual wellness in many forms. At end of life, they provide preparation for death, funeral services, graveside services, grief support and counselling, continuing support and family services to the family after the death of a loved one.
Some of the community things they do as a group is to support and help the Salvation Army’s many programs. Such as the food
bank, Christmas hampers and programs, advocacy help for those in need to access the help available through other organizations, support those who fall between the cracks in government and other programs.
The last number of years the Churches of Weyburn through the Ministerial association have provided a free meal Sunday evening Nov 1st – March 31st each winter at Knox Hall
(Church facility). During COVID, the meals were delivered to the homes of those who requested the meals. The Ministerial also provides Chaplain services where requested police, EMTs fire etc. and mental health support for those in need. These are many of the benefits the Weyburn Ministerial Association brings to make the community a better and healthier place to live and raise our families.
This is Pastor Cameron Weber saying the Bible tells us as humans we are made up of three parts: spirit, soul and body. The physical world we live in provides the things we need for physical life like water, food, clothing etc. The soul is made up of our mind, will and emotions which in part the needs are met by the physical world but the deeper part of the soul and our spirits need relation -
ship with God the Father through Jesus Christ his Son to have the needs of our soul and spirit met. This is where the Ministerial Association can help you come into a relationship with God the Father so you can have your Spiritual needs met. If you are in need of Spiritual help reach out to anyone that is part of the Weyburn Ministerial and they would be glad to help you.
Toy Run held for the Salvation Army
Santa Claus (aka Don Sealy), along with Laurie Norman watched as participants in the annual Toy Run brought their toy donations to the sled at the end of the ride in River Park on Saturday afternoon. The Weyburn Independent Riders held the event to collect toys and cash donations for the Salvation Army.
The first warning of a federal election was officially made last Wednesday, after NDP federal leader Jagmeet Singh pulled his party out of the supplyand-confidence agreement that was keeping Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority Liberals in power.
The minority-government Liberals will have to look for political support on a case-by-case basis on key votes, such as budgets, in order to stave off a potential election. I am sure this will lead to many heated arguments in Parliament, as key issues for the election will be decided in the next couple of weeks.
Even without the support of the NDP on key issues, it would take more votes than the Conservatives and New Democrats have for a non-confidence vote against Trudeau’s Liberal government and their 154 MPs.
If a federal election was called, it would definitely become a year of change, as both a municipal and provincial election are set for the fall in Saskatchewan.
There has been a lot of debate on the unfair regional misrepresentation in Parliament. Currently, as our electoral system favours parties where the support is concentrated in one or more region, over parties with support evenly distributed across the country. Case in point, the Bloc Quebecois has 32 seats in Parliament, and only represent the province of Quebec. The NDP, which has candidates running across the country, only has 24 seats.
During election time, there are definitely Canadian ridings that have historically gone to a certain party (Saskatchewan has a record of voting in mostly Conservative MPs). Thus, those ridings, where the victory is in the bag, sometimes get ignored during election time - because to other parties there is no point in campaigning in that constituency.
The hard truth about minority governments is that they are unstable, and strategically the only reason that the Liberal government was not brought to the polls before was because of the agreement they had with the NDP.
We also struggle with voter apathy. There was only a 62.5 per cent turnout of voters in the last federal election (held in 2021). This was down from the 67 per cent that showed up to the polls in 2019, and the 68.3 per cent that showed up in 2015.
Voters have not turned up in high numbers since the late 1980s, according to stats found on Elections Canada’s website. In fact, according to those stats, there has never been a time in our federal election (from 1867 to 2021) where there was over 80 per cent of the voters at the polls. The closest we got was in 1958, when 79.4 per cent had voted.
There is a lot of power held in the hands of those people who are not voting. When you do not have the voice and opinion of 20 per cent of the population, are you truly getting the best political party in power?
no matter if it is the municipal, provincial or federal election. There are many ways to vote, with mailin ballots still being accepted, and advance polls set up. It should not be a question of availability, which brings forth the concern, why are people not exercising their right to vote?
There are many ways to help voters feel like they are making a difference and that their voice is being heard. There have been many debates, and political analysts would have recommended proportional representation would be a better way of improving the quality of representation at Parliament.
Proportional representation is when the percentage of seats a party has in the legislature reflects the percentage of people who voted for that party. If a party gets 40 per cent of the vote, they should get 40 per cent of the seats. Currently, a party can win a majority of seats and have a minority government, with far less than half the popular vote.
In fact, one of the 2015 election promises by the current Liberal government was to determine if electoral reform is recommended, and guess what - we are coming up to the second election after this promise with no work completed, no bill passed.
The important thing as we gear up for what might be a heavy election year is to ensure that democracy continues, and that voters get out to the polls. Make sure your voice is heard, and do not be afraid to follow up with questions and concerns to those who get voted in and are thus representing your voice.
Don’t be pressured into getting married
By Stan Popovich
Are many of your friends and family rushing you to get married and start a family?
It can very stressful to have others get on your case regarding your current relationships.
As a result, here are some tips on how to deal with those who are pressuring you to get married.
1. Do what is best for you and your partner: The most important thing is to do what is best for your relationship. It is your life and you need to feel comfortable in your relationship. Do not be quick into making a life-long commitment if it is not something you want.
2. Talk with your partner on a regular basis: Communication with one another will prevent any misunderstandings on certain issues such as marriage. When a problem does come up, discuss your feelings and opinions to the other person. Don’t assume that the other person knows how you feel when it comes to getting married.
3. Develop a plan: Develop some kind of plan spelling out what you and your partner want to accomplish in your relationship. Having some kind of direction or set of goals can help clarify things which can
help reduce any potential problems in your current relationship.
4. Communicate your intentions to your friends: Explain to your family and friends where you and your partner stand in terms of your plans on getting married and other aspects in your relationships. Give your friends the reasons on why you feel this way. Be willing to answer their questions so they understand where you are coming from.
5. Reduce any potential conflicts: Things will not always go smoothly when it comes to talking to your family and friends about possible marriage plans. When a potential problem starts to emerge among your friends, try to diffuse the situation immediately. Use your problem-solving skills to prevent arguments and always be polite when addressing your friends and family.
6. Do not argue with others: Some people may not like your decision and will try to argue with you. The key is to stand your ground. Do what is best for you and stand behind your decisions. Do not try to please others when it comes to making important decisions that can have a long-term impact on your life.
Sunset
on the Souris
The sunset was reflected on the still waters of the Souris River, as viewed from the Government Road bridge on the evening of Sept. 4.
Canadian 4-H Foundation fundraiser to support programs
Communities across Canada benefit from the impact 4-H and its members have on their regions and recognize the importance of the organization.
4-H provides youth with the guidance, resources and opportunities to become contributing members of their community, their country, and the world. By living the motto ‘Learn To Do By Doing,’ 4-H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime, helping to build the next generation of leaders.
Tomorrow needs 4-H, a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $1 million to support the future of 4-H Canada, was launched on Tuesday by the Canadian
Weyburn Police Services to grow to 24 officers
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Currently the Weyburn force has a vacancy with the departure of former chief Jamie Blunden.
VanDeSype said the Weyburn police board will be discussing how to best deploy the new positions, once they formally approve the addition of two new officers, and estimated that by possibly mid-year 2025 they may have the new personnel in place.
Minister Merriman said this funding is over and above the budgeted amount for policing in the
last budget, and will be a permanent addition to the municipal police grant.
The new funding includes $2.5 million more for the Saskatchewan Police College, which will increase the number of recruits they are able to train.
The Government of Saskatchewan will also undertake substantial changes within the justice system to empower police and other enforcement officers and promote the overall safety of business owners and citizens.
The Government of
Saskatchewan will:
• Advance new options to ensure municipal bylaws are enforced, including through the introduction of community bylaw court hub models, such as Kindersley’s Municipal Bylaw Court;
• Explore ways to ensure traffic courts operate as efficiently as possible and police spend less time prosecuting traffic offences and more time addressing serious crimes; and
• Enhance the Fine Option Program to ensure accountability for all offenders and provide an
additional option for those individuals who are unable to pay off tickets and fines.
“Saskatchewan people are increasingly concerned about crime, and we want to empower police to fight it,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. “That means police spending less time in Traffic Court, establishing municipal bylaw courts to relieve criminal dockets, and enhancing the Fine Option Program for provincial and bylaw offences to ensure greater accountability for all offenders.”
4-H Foundation.
The Canadian 4-H Foundation is currently fundraising for the Tomorrow Needs 4-H campaign to keep these important programs running. The first $50,000 in donations will be matched by Farm Credit Canada.
“4-H Canada helps build youth leaders through its world-class youth programming,” said Ben Graham, Chair of the Canadian 4-H Foundation. “This fundraising campaign is an opportunity for those of us who have benefited from 4-H to give back and ensure future participants can gain unique skills and confidence.”
“Maintaining sufficient financial support for national youth programming in the post-pandemic era has been a challenge,” said David Hansen, Chair of the 4-H Canada board of directors. “Financial support through this campaign will enable 4-H Canada to continue to provide life-shap-
ing programs to senior 4-H members from across the country.”
“The 4-H Canada program has a proven track record of developing youth to take on leadership roles throughout our industry,” said Todd Klink, FCC Executive Vice-President of Marketing and Public Affairs. “FCC is pleased to kickstart the campaign by matching the first $50,000 in donations and we encourage everyone in the agriculture and food community to join us in supporting the Canadian 4-H Foundation.”
4-H alumni have greater confidence in their transferable skills than members of the general public. Additionally, 88 per cent of 4-H alumni reported pursuing post-secondary education, and 44 per cent of 4-H alumni say they are currently working in agriculture, a critical consideration given for a foundational sector of the Canadian economy.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
SPORTS
Weyburn Red Wings win home-and-home over Melville
The Weyburn Red Wings won both weekend preseason games against the Melville Millionaires, and trounced the Notre Dame Hounds on Tuesday night by a score of 9-0.
In Tuesday’s win, the Red Wings dominated from the very start, leading 4-0 after the first period, adding one in the second and then four more in the final frame.
Keenan Ingram had a hattrick, scoring twice in the first period and then the last goal of the game. The other goals were scored by Max Chakrabarti, Josh Karman, Alyandro De Leon, Cole Miller, Carson Castro and Liam Fitzgerald.
Veteran goaltender Dazza Mitchell got the shut out in net, stopping all 13 shots from Notre Dame.
Weyburn hosted Melville on Friday night with a 4-3 overtime win, and then they won 4-0 in the return match in Melville on Saturday night.
On Friday, the Wings were first on the board with a goal about 57 seconds before the buzz -
er for the first period, as Luke Dekay scored, assisted by Aiden Mohan.
Liam Donovan scored in the second period, assisted by Simon Martin, then Jack Linton made it 3-0 on an assist from Donovan.
The Millionaires then
scored three to tie the game, and two minutes into overtime, Mohan scored the winning goal, assisted by Carson Castro.
Nick Forsyth was in goal for the full 62 minutes of play for the Red Wings, making 33 stops on 36 shots on net.
In Saturday’s game, Donovan had two of the four goals, including the first one seven minutes into the game, assisted by Castro and Alyandro De Leon.
Ty McKay scored at 1:20 of the second, assisted by Rhett Vedress and Sutton Verot, then at
the halfway point, Simon Martin scored, assisted by Roan Burgess.
On Donovan’s second goal, in the third period, Martin assisted.
Angelo Zol got the shutout for the Red Wings, stopping all 42 shots on net.
The Red Wings will host their Highway 39 rivals, the Estevan Bruins, at Crescent Point Place on Friday, Sept. 13, before heading to Estevan for the return game on Sept. 14 to finish out the preseason schedule for Weyburn.
Getting a shot on net
Red Wings player Keenan Ingram watched as his shot rebounded from the Melville goalie on Friday evening. Ingram went on to get a hattrick in Tuesday night’s win vs the Notre Dame Hounds, with the Wings winning that game 9-0.
Senior Men’s Golf donates to irrigation project at Golf Course
Senior Men’s club donates to project
The Weyburn Senior Men’s Golf Club held their windup for the season, and donated $1,500 to the Weyburn Golf Club’s irrigation project. From left are 50/50 chairperson Murray Benson, executive member Don MacKinnon, Golf Club manager Chad Brock, executive member George McLeod and treasurer Stan Runne.
The Weyburn Senior Men’s Golf group held their windup on Sept. 10. During the season the group participated in a 50/50 every Tuesday and Thursday. This year the group raised $1,500 and the money will be donated to the Weyburn Golf Club to pay off the Front Irrigation Project debt that is remaining.
The Senior Men have now raised $6,200 over the last four years that has been put towards assisting with the irrigation project.
Presenting the cheque for $1,500 to Manager Chad Brock was executive Stan Runne, Don MacKinnon and George Mcleod, and 50/50 chairperson Murray Benson.
Photo – courtesy Murray Benson
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Weyburn minor football teams has busy first weekend
Causing a fumble
The defensive line for the Weyburn U12 Ravens caused a fumble by the Moose Jaw Spartans on this play, in their minor football game on Friday. The Spartans came away with the win by a score of 34-6.
Prov’l motocross awards presented at banquet
The year-end awards banquet for the Saskatchewan Motocross Association was held in Swift Current on Sept. 7, with the following Weyburn area riders winning trophies.
In the 50cc category, Max Morrice, age 4-6, placed second; Mak Riege, Open, finished in fourth, and in the 7-8 age category, finished fifth.
In the 65cc category, Mak Riege finished the
season in second. In the 85cc category, Roman Quigley, in the 7-11 age level, finished second; Taysen Riege, in the 12-16 age level, finished in fifth.
In the Ladies A category, Lauren Puhlmann finished the season in first, and Mya Bendickson finished in fourth.
Nathan Bendickson finished in fourth in the Mx2 Junior 250 and in the mx3 Junior Open categories.
Rydell Herberholz, in the Mx1 Junior 450, finished in fourth.
Lauren Puhlmann was fifth in the Mx3 Junior Open.
Kent Shumlich placed first in the Mx2 Intermediate 250 and in the Mx3 Intermediate Open.
Marcus Quigley was fourth in the Mx2 Intermediate 250 and fifth for Mx3 Intermediate Open.
Trey Griffin finished in
Weyburn Wrestling Club to hold learn-to-wrestle day at Elgin gym
The Weyburn Wrestling Club will hold a free learn-to-wrestle session for youth to come out and try the sport to see if they might like to join the club for this coming season.
The club will hold the session on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Elgin gym.
Anyone who has an interest in learning how to wrestle can attend, and the coaches will help them learn some basic stances and moves.
There is no cost to attend, and those participating just need to have clean indoor shoes, a T-shirt and shorts and a water bottle.
The club has registra -
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tions open now, and can take registrations at this session. Parents can also go on to their website for the Weyburn Wrestling Club
or email to Weyburnwrestlingclub@gmail.com .
The club will start their practices for the season on Oct. 17.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the Town of Milestone that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: Mayor Councillors
Number of Councillors to be elected: 6 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. local time
No mi nat io n fo rm s ma y be obt ai ned fr om th e mu ni ci pal offi ce , 10 5 Ma in St re et , Mi le st one.
Dated this 12th day of September, 2024.
Stephen Schury Returning Officer
first for the Pro Am Open and the Open Pro categories. Connor Bendickson finished in second in the Pro Am Open and in the Open Pro categories.
The Weyburn U12 Ravens and U14 Falcons both hosted games on Friday at the Weyburn Minor Football Field, with the Ravens hosting the Moose Jaw Spartans, and Moose Jaw won 34-6.
Quarterback Landon Leroux had 195 yards rushing and a touchdown, averaging 200 yards per game. Landon plays a vital leadership role on the team and once again impressed in this position.
Remiel Groisman took home offensive game ball honours for his big time effort on offensive line. He’s worked hard this season to improve his craft and it shows with his on field successes. Captain Rhys Fowler, the Ravens’ defensive leader, once again shone bright under the Friday night lights, recording 13 solo tackles, bringing his total to 28 solo tackles on the season and a handful of helpers.
Defensive game ball honours went to newcomer Kaisen Jackson who, when given the opportunity, went out and recovered a fumble and recorded one tackle on a short night’s work.
“Overall as a team, we saw an excellent improvement in this past week in positional awareness, tackling, blocking and we did a good job with ball security. The team played clean and respectful football, and I as a coach am excited to get
back to the field to see what kind of force this team can become,” said the coach on WMF’s Facebook page.
The U14 Weyburn Falcons recorded a win by a score of 14-7, as they played their home opener Friday night under the lights against the Moose Jaw Mafia and did not disappoint. The fans were treated to a full four quarters of fast moving, heavyhitting football.
Once the defence got in their groove, they were an impenetrable force, holding the Mafia to a single touchdown scored early on.
The offence dominated on the field by getting numerous first downs, beautiful passes and two touchdowns.
Game balls went to Sawyer Vennard on offence, who took a beating but never slowed down a step, and Zion Siwale on defence who snagged an interception, seven tackles and assisted another three. Meantime, the U10 Apex Cardinals travelled to Moose Jaw on Sunday, for their first jamboree of the season.
Upcoming action for minor football will see both the U12 Ravens and U14 Falcons travel to Estevan on Friday, Sept. 13, to play the Chargers and the Oilers respectively. The U10 Cardinals will host their jamboree in Weyburn on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
CUPE members rally for health care
Over 200 health care workers with CUPE Local 5430 gathered for an information rally at the Weyburn General Hospital on Tuesday. The union was holding their provincial AGM in Weyburn on Tuesday and Wednesday, and held the rally to voice their concerns for the state of health care in the province.
Running red lights, stop signs is a $230 ticket plus demerits WINNERS
Imagine a world where all drivers ignored red lights, stop signs or yield signs Each intersection would be anarchy – a chaotic mess that would be dangerous for anyone who ventured near it. Fortunately, we live in a world where most drivers heed that very basic rule of driving: paying attention to traffic control devices. Most, but not all of them.
May’s Traffic Safety Spotlight focused on being alert regarding the right of way and paying attention to traffic control devices, and the results reported
by police across Saskatchewan raised some red flags, because 451 drivers were ticketed for failing to stop or yield.
Drivers receive a $230 ticket and four demerits for failing to come to a stop at a red light or stop sign, or failing to yield to a pedestrian at a yield sign, or in an uncontrolled intersection.
Avoid raising a red flag, receiving a costly ticket, or – even more importantly – causing a collision that results in an injury (or worse) to you or someone else. Nearly half of all collisions occur at intersec -
tions; it’s important to obey stop signs, yield signs and red lights.
Other results from the May’s Traffic Safety Spotlight included:
• 459 impaired driving offences, including 298 suspensions for exceeding provincial limits and 161 Criminal Code charges
• 353 tickets for seatbelt and car seat offences;
• 604 tickets for distracted driving, including 505 for using a cellphone while driving; and
• 4,155 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving offences.
CMHA to hold semi-colon tattoo fundraiser at Under Your Skin
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Weyburn will hold their seventh annual semi-colon tattoo event on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will be held with Under Your Skin Tattoos, with a cost of $50 per person and a maximum of 90 spots guaranteed for the day. Only pre-drawn predetermined designs for the semi-colon tattoos will be available for this event, as of Sept. 28. The purpose of the tattoos is to raise awareness,
promote mental health and recognize World Suicide Prevention Day, which is on Sept. 10.
To book a tattoo, email Tasha Collins of the CMHA at tashac@cmhask. com, or phone the CMHA centre at 306-842-7959.
Top row, l - r:
• Enjoying Don Mitchell Paddling Pool (Lisa Marie)
• Hiking on Tatagwa Trails (Raylene Ryan)
• Getting ready to go swimming (Raylene Ryan)
Bottom:
•Fun at Nickle Lake with snorkels (Keisha Birg)
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Ready to do a ‘Toy Run’
Santa Claus (aka Don Sealy) got into place in the sleigh with the assistance of Laurie Norman, as they got ready to go on the annual Toy Run on Saturday, collecting toys for the Salvation Army. The toys, along with cash donations, will go towards Christmas hampers later this year.
Weyburn Rotary to feature wine-making speaker
The Weyburn Rotary Club will host a special social evening on Thursday, Sept. 19 with a presentation on wine-making at the Weyburn Legion Hall.
Tickets will be $5 per person and will include a glass of wine and a selection of cheese.
The presentation will run from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Vimy Room.
Todd Bedore will give a presentation on wine-making, including a history of wine and process of making it.
As a fundraiser for the evening, raffle tickets on a wine basket will be available, with an approximate value of $150-200.
Raffle tickets will be $5 each or five for $20, and the draw will be made at the end of the evening.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Shannon Dechief (nee Ledingham)
June 15, 1964
Sept 13, 2013
Who suddenly left us eleven years ago, I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I’ll never part.
God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.
Loving memories never die
As years roll on and days pass by In our hearts a memory is kept Of one we loved And will never forget.
Loved Forever Your loving daughters Taylor and Madison, and husband Dale.
Families meet the teachers
A number of families gathered in a class at Legacy Park Elementary School on Wednesday evening, as the school held a meet-theteacher evening. All of the staff were introduced in an assembly in the gym, and the families then went to meet the teachers in the classroom their child will be spending the school year in.
Training to be offered for first responders dealing with sexual assault
In collaboration with the Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan and the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, Envision Counselling and Support Centre announced an upcoming training session designed for professionals and paraprofessionals working with individuals impacted by sexual violence. Community members inter -
ested in enhancing their skills and confidence in addressing sexual abuse and sexual assault are also welcome to attend.
This comprehensive
“Identify, Respond, and Refer” training will be held in Weyburn on Oct. 1-2, and in Estevan on Oct. 8-9.
The cost is $150 per participant, which includes a participant manual, lunch, refreshments, snacks, and
two full days of training.
The Weyburn in-person session will be held at the Weyburn Credit Union’s community room, and will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To register, call 306842-8821, or email to intake@envisioncounsellingcentre.com. The registration deadline is Sept. 23, with no refunds available. Due to the handson nature of the training,
space is limited to 20 participants per session.
This beginner-level training, while comprehensive, is open to individuals from various fields, including but not limited to Health, Social Services, Education, and Justice. Professionals such as nurses, physicians, social workers, youth workers, mental health workers, teachers, school counsel
Leak in basin delays opening of indoor pool
The City of Weyburn informed the public that the opening of the Weyburn Leisure Centre’s indoor pool was delayed due to an unforeseen issue discovered during routine preparation for the upcoming season.
While filling the pool, City of Weyburn staff identified a significant water leak. The indoor
pool did not open as scheduled on September 9, and swimming lesson registration has been postponed until a clear timeline for the necessary repairs is identified.
“This pool basin issue was unforeseen and only became evident once the pool was refilled for the upcoming season,” said Weyburn Leisure Services
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Rural Municipality of Caledonia
No. 99
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: Reeve
Councillor, Division No. 1
Councillor, Division No. 3
Councillor, Division No. 5 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. local time
No mi nat io n fo rm s ma y be obt ai ned fr om th e mu ni ci pal offi ce , 10 5 Ma in St re et , Mi le st one.
Dated this 12th day of September, 2024.
Stephen Schury Returning Officer
Director Andrew Crowe.
“I want to acknowledge the tremendous effort our facilities staff put into preparing the indoor pool. They did exceptional work ensuring all mechanical systems were running smoothly and the facility was clean and ready for the
public. Unfortunately, this issue could not have been detected until the pool was refilled.”
Further updates regarding the reopening and swimming lesson registration will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Village of Creelman
Mayor Councillors
Number of Councillors to be elected: 4
will be received by the undersigned by email to voc@sasktel.net or mail to Box 177, Creelman, Sk S0G 0X0 from September 12 to October 8, 2024, and in person on October 9, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Village of Creelman office, 28 Main Street, Creelman
No mi nat io n fo rm s ma y be obt ai ned upon reques t by em ai l or ma il at th e abov e addr es se s or at th e RM of Go ld en We st offi ce , 8 Ma in St re et , Co rn in g, Sk dur in g re gul ar bu si ne ss hour s.
Dated this 12th day of September, 2024.
Amanda Baumgartner Returning Officer
lors, police officers, victim services workers, and faith leaders are encouraged to attend.
According to Envision’s Counselling Programs Supervisor, Edna Franks, “Following this training, participants will leave with valuable education and tools across six modules. These include critical communication skills, understanding the criminal code and consent, the impacts of sexual violence, reporting options, debunking myths, trauma education, and fostering hope. These skills are essential for navigat -
ing traumatic events and having meaningful conversations in these difficult circumstances.”
For more information or to register for the training, please contact Envision Counselling and Support Centre. This training provides an invaluable opportunity for participants to enhance their capacity to support survivors of sexual violence in their personal and professional lives.
Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan maintains responsibility for this program.
Trying out the new inclusive swing
A group of staff and special guests watched as Grade 5 students tried out the new inclusive swing at Legacy Park Elementary School on Friday. From left are teacher Tanice Abramson, principal Arlene Dobson, Jasmine Kravanya of the Weyburn Credit Union, vice-principal Tyson O’Dell, Dustin Bell of Souris Valley Industries, and Brandon Rosengren of Access Communications. On the swing are students Caiden Hahn, Brooklyn Bell, Lyla Latham-Bell, Kaisen Jackson and Dax Medders.
New inclusive swing opens for use at Legacy Park school
A Grade 5 class came out to the playground to encourage and cheer on a classmate to break the ribbon for a new inclusive swing that enable children in wheelchairs and friends to enjoy swinging together.
The special ribbonbreaking ceremony was held on Friday afternoon at Legacy Park Elementary School, with special guests on hand to see how the new swing can be used.
Caiden Hahn, a special needs student, was urged by his classmates to tear the ribbon, and then four of his classmates handed out specially-made thankyou notes to sponsor representatives before joining him on the swing to demonstrate how it works.
Present for the demonstration and ribbon-breaking were principal Arlene Dobson, vice-principal
Taking the time to listen to you
I want to assure you that Enbridge is committed to listening and more deeply engaging with you and your community on our propos ed Seven Stars wind energy project in the days and weeks ahead.
Having acquired this project from another developer in June 2024, dialogue with our neighbours in the RM of Weyburn, RM of Griffin and the City of Weyburn is at an early stage
My colleagues and I are encouraged by many of thes e conversations, but we recognize it takes time to listen c arefully to different perspectives in the community— landowners, residents, elected officials, business owners, energy service companies, and others. And we respect that it’s a busy time of year for many with harvest and kids returning to school.
Tyson O’Dell (representing the School Community Council), vice-principal Jacalyn Neilmeyer, teacher Tanice Abramson, EA Kim Neithercut, Dustin Bell of Souris Valley Industries, Brandon Rosengren of Access Children’s Charities, and Jasmine Kravanya of the Weyburn Credit Union. The school received $6,747 from Access Children’s Charities grant, along with $10,000 from Credit Union’s community grant. Finally, Souris Valley Industries donated 50 per cent of the cement costs, which was $2,325. The total cost of the swing, cement base, and installation costs came to $23,672.50.
After Caiden and the classmates demonstrated how the swing works, the entire Grade 5 class posed with him and the swing.
For these reas ons, I have asked the RM of Weyburn to paus e our applic ation requesting a loc al zoning bylaw amendment with respect to commercial wind operations, which includes the allowable distance a turbine may be located from a home I told the RM we will be taking the time to engage the community to get this right. We are als o reviewing our project schedule to allow for more time to hear from you. We believe this project will be beneficial to your community and we’re committed to putting in the work to ensure this outcome
In the meantime, we welcome your questions and seek to continue an open and respectful dialogue with everyone interested.
power.operations@enbridge.com
Sincerely,
Alex McNichol Director, Power Business Development Enbridge
