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Vol.114 No. 39 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 10 Pages
My World
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Culture Days features wide range of activities
The Weyburn Arts Council and Weyburn Art Gallery are gearing up for a full slate of activities for Culture Days, which began Sept. 20 and runs to Oct. 12 in a number of locations around the city.
The “Culture-palooza” day with several activities will be Saturday, Sept. 28, starting with an outdoor demonstration of Raku pottery firing at 10 a.m. in the parking lot off Douglas Road by Jubilee Park, facilitated by the Weyburn Pottery Club.
“Raku is a very dramatic and exciting method of firing pottery,” said curator Regan Lanning of the art gallery.
Residents can try the sport of cricket at 11 a.m. on Mainil Field in the Weyburn Credit Union Spark Centre.
“In the multi-purpose rooms, come and paint your flag. We invite adults to stop by and paint a square for the community mural, and for the kids, there is a popsicle stick craft hosted by the library,” said Lanning, the mural starts at 11 a.m., the popsicle stick crafts run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the flag painting starts at 3 p.m.
A demonstration of the art of Rangoli will be put on by Harwinder Kaur. This is an art form from India, using a variety of coloured sand to create a design on the floor, and will be created on the second floor rest area.
There will be traditional Indian dances presented at 1 p.m. in the mini-gym of the Spark Centre.
King Charles Medal received
Brian Glass of Weyburn was awarded the King Charles II Coronation Medal
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Also that day, there will be a feather garland creation event in Jubilee Park near the Spark Centre.
Culture Days began with an artist talk by Iris Hauser on Friday evening, about her exhibit, “Crone Ascendant: In Praise of Older Women” at the Weyburn Art Gallery, and Hauser also taught a portraiture class in the gallery on Saturday.
A potluck movie matinee will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11:30 to 3 p.m. at the Weyburn Public Library.
The Regina Symphony Orchestra’s core players will put on a concert at the Weyburn Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m.
An opening reception for a new exhibit, “Zero Degrees of Separation”, will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Weyburn Art Gallery at 7 p.m.
This exhibit will mark the 50th anniversary of the City of Weyburn’s Permanent Art Collection, and the exhibit will run until Jan. 3, 2025. This exhibit will feature the works of 30 artists in the Permanent Collection, from 1912 to the present day.
Residents can also learn about how to make perogies on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Weyburn Public Library, at 2:30 p.m.
For a full listing of all activities and times, go to the Weyburn Arts CouncilWeyburn Art Gallery page on Facebook, or go to the Culture Days website and search for “Weyburn”.
The Treaty 4 timeline display will be up for viewing in Jubilee Park along the pathways, and there will be a Walk for Reconciliation to go through the display on Monday, Sept. 30, starting 1 p.m. from the CU Spark Centre.
Show-and-shine held for Radville Heritage Day
There was a wide variety of classic and vintage cars and trucks on display for the car show, held on the CN Station grounds as part of Radville Heritage Day on Saturday.There was also children’s games and activities, a barbecue and live music for the day-long event.
City council sets new budget timeline for 2025
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
The timeline for working on the 2025 budget for the City of Weyburn was set at Monday’s council meeting, with the municipal election to push the timeline later by about a month compared to the last couple of years.
Due to the election, set for Nov. 13, the preliminary budget will now be presented to council on Dec. 9, with a presentation by the city manager and department heads to start the budget-making process.
An open house will be held some time between Dec. 10 and 21, said city manager Mathew Warren, as council and administration seek input from the public on what the priorities should be for the
budget, and to familiarize the public with the city’s operations.
The location and times for the open house have yet to be determined.
After input is received from the public on the preliminary budget, it will be brought back for a discussion with council on Jan. 13, 2025. At this meeting, the council will give an opportunity to delegations by individuals or groups to make their views known on the budget and its priorities.
“An open budget process offers citizens an opportunity to learn about the municipal budget process, provide input on priorities and influence the allocation of public resources,” said Warren in his report to council, adding this process also ensures transpar-
ency and accountability to the public. Coun. Laura Morrissette said she appreciates the preliminary work that will be done on the budget, recalling when she was elected in 2020, she felt daunted to come on as a new councillor and have to deal with the city budget from the very start.
Warren noted the fall election will push back the process by about a month, and said they need to get a jump on it in order to get Requests for Proposals (RFPs) out to contractors for next year’s projects.
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
The last member of Weyburn city council to declare intentions for the election, Dr. John Corrigan, announced Monday night he will be seeking a second term. All of his fellow council members will be running, with the exception of Mel Van Betuw, including Ryan Janke, Laura Morrissette and Larry Heggs, with Jeff Richards and Marcel Roy running for the mayor’s seat.
Nominations open today, Sept. 25, and close on Oct. 9, with the election day on Nov. 13. Other candidates who have declared so far include Kellie Sidloski, Todd Bedore and Dana Pretzer.
Corrigan said there was a steep learning curve at the start, likening it to
The project is to repair the berms of the secondary lagoon treatment cells, as the southeast berms of cells 1 and 2 are eroding, and have been identified as a risk for a potential sewage bypass if it’s not repaired.
Two proposals were sent to the city, and engineering selected the proposal from a numbered company, 2042896 Alberta Ltd., in the amount of $61,100. The other proposal was for $99,500 from Gee Bee Construction Co. Ltd. City engineer Renee Cugnet said the work needs to be done this fall.
“We are looking forward to working with whoever is on council and getting them the information they require to work through the budget process,” said Warren. • In other council business, council approved a tender bid for a lagoon dike repair project that needs to be done this fall.
starting at a crawl as he learned how things work at the municipal government level. He was familiar with the principles of governance through his involvement on the Weyburn Golf Club and Red Wings boards, and through his professional association, but there was still a lot to learn about how things are done at City Hall. Continued on page 2
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Fans get temporary tattoos at tailgate party
Young fans lined up for temporary tattoos at the Weyburn Credit Union tent, set up as part of the tailgate party for the Weyburn Red Wings on Sunday, for their season home opener, in front of Crescent Point Place.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
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Holy Family’s new education director settles into position
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
As a firm believer in the adage, “It takes a village to raise a child”, Ken Sampson brings 38 years of experience to the position of education director for the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division.
His official first day in the new position was on Aug. 26, but he spent some time before that talking to previous director, Gwen Keith, as well as at a retreat with the division administrators getting to know them first.
A native of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, his schooling was there and afterward attended Acadia University to initially take a Bachelor of Science degree, later switching to a Bachelor of Education degree, majoring in special education.
Sampson began his teaching career at the Calgary Catholic School Division, moving up from teacher to vice-principal before making the move to the Bahamas, where both he and his wife taught at a high school with the Bahamas Catholic school board for nine years. This was followed by five years as principal of a K-6 Catholic school on the island.
In 2007, he and his wife returned to southern Alberta, where he joined the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division based in Lethbridge, and served in positions ranging from assistant principal to director of support services.
Sampson then “crossed the street” to the public school division, where he served for four years before returning in 2019 to Holy Spirit as the superintendent and CEO until he made the move to Weyburn to the Holy Family School Division as education director.
Outside of education, he has varied interests that include travelling, woodworking, boating, water sports and doing landscaping with his wife.
He was a hockey player in his younger days, playing up to the Junior A level, then he refereed and coached, including coaching school-re-
lated sports like volleyball and badminton.
He and his wife had seven children, four boys and three girls, and tragically one of their daughters died 20 years at the age of 15 from a rare brain disorder.
The children all live and work in southern Alberta, so it’s relatively easy to have family get-togethers with their family.
Asked what it’s meant for him to work in Catholic education, Sampson said, “We’re especially blessed to work in a Catholic school division, because I have the ability to live and work in my faith.”
He noted there are many students in their schools who are not Catholic, but their parents want their children to have a Christian-based education, “and as a publicly funded education system, this is a golden opportunity.”
Sampson said growing up in Nova Scotia as a Catholic, they do not have publicly-funded separate schools there, and he didn’t realize what a gift it is that it’s available publicly here and in Alberta. After spending four years in a public system, he also realized how much he missed being in a Catholic system where he could work and proclaim his faith and live it out with the staff and students.
“It helps students to grow in their own faith and experience the richness that many people who went before them have experienced,” said Sampson. “To be able to share the good news of Jesus is particularly important. I consider myself to be a faith-filled man.”
Coming from a small town in Cape Breton, then living in cities like Calgary and Lethbridge, he’s found Weyburn to be a city that has much to offer, and was bigger and more developed than he thought it would be.
The transition from Holy Spirit to Holy Family was helped by the mix of urban and rural schools here. The Lethbridgebased division had 10 schools in that city plus five rural schools in the outlying area, similar to the schools here in the cities of
Weyburn and Estevan, and in the smaller communities of Radville and Wilcox.
The biggest difference, he said, is there are no Catholic high schools in Holy Family, where in Alberta he had K-12, 7-12 and 10-12 schools to work with.
Prior to coming to Holy Family, Sampson said the school division is held in high regard in the Catholic education community, and has a “highly-functioning well-organized family-oriented atmosphere.”
His primary goal when he arrived in Weyburn is make connections with those in leadership in the schools, the parish and the community.
Sampson noted he first met Gwen Keith back in 2018 when he was with the public school system in Alberta, and has talked with her numerous times since then as members of the C21 CEO Academy.
As soon as he was appointed as education director for Holy Family, Keith reached out to him, and they talked several times as she sought to make the transition here easier for him.
“She is a very highlyregarded leader in the field of education, and I feel honoured to be following in her footsteps here,” said Sampson.
“I’m certainly enthusiastic to come here, and I look forward to my time here in Weyburn, offering my strengths and talents with the people of Weyburn and the outlying communities. I’m excited for the time that lies ahead. I’m a firm believer that it takes a village to raise a child, because I’ve lived it.”
Taking in the Care Home Tour
Spectators at Hill Top
over the course of a couple of hours.
Corrigan speaks positively of city council’s leadership team
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Of his time on city council, he said, “It’s been an honour to serve the people of Weyburn. I’ve grown up here, was born and raised here, and it’s been nice to give back to the community and see it flourish.”
“We have a great leadership team and excellent staff, and they are able to plan projects and move them forward,” added Corrigan.
He likes the direction Weyburn is going right now, noting the city has been making some major investments in infrastructure, including roads, water and sewer upgrades.
“These aren’t flashy, but it’s stuff that needs to be done,” he said, adding he is also seeing some continuing growth in city businesses.
“It amazes me to see how many small businesses have opened here in the last while,” said Corrigan, noting the mall is a concern for him. As the city does not own the property, they can’t tell the owners what to do with it, but he is hoping it can be part of the downtown revitalization plans that council has been working on.
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Weyburn businessman and volunteer Todd Bedore will be putting his name on the ballot for city council in November, in his first attempt at a political seat.
“It’s been something I’ve been building up to. I’m born and raised in Weyburn, and I’ve always been a community-focused guy,” he said, noting he has experience as chair of TeleMiracle 40 and the provincial Kinsmen Foundation, as well as currently a member of the Young Fellows Club of Weyburn.
Bedore said he brings a “very well-rounded” background as a council candidate, as in addition to his volunteer experience, he’s worked for the City of Weyburn, for oil and gas companies, for a manufacturing company and is a businessman.
“My biggest strength is leadership,” he added, noting his leadership roles as the provincial chair of the Kinsmen Foundation and for TeleMiracle 40, in addition to being a businessman.
Efforts to identify and resolve the water leak at the Weyburn Leisure Centre’s indoor pool are ongoing, with no date for reopening set as yet. Since the closure at the beginning of September,
In addition, the city needs to have plans for their own facilities which have finite lifespans, such as the indoor pool, which is closed due to a leakage issue. They need to figure out when other facilities will need upgrades or replacement, like Crescent Point Place for example.
“The money we spend is the money of taxpayers, and we have to be responsible for it,” said Corrigan. Now that he has a full term under his belt, he feels if he is re-elected to council this fall, he can hit the ground running, taking the experience and lessons of the last four years as he looks to move forward and work towards the future of the community.
Todd Bedore, local businessman, to run firsttime for city council
His belief is that a leader sets the path, then gets out of the way as people follow that pathway, whether it’s in a service club or other organization.
Bedore quoted radio host John Gormley in saying that for a leader, it’s “nose in, fingers out,” and “you provide that leadership to empower them, but also you have accountability. You also are being a leader outside of the city, as you have to be an advocate for the city at the provincial level, work with the RM of Weyburn, and also at the federal level, as you have to be the voice for the city.”
Asked what issues or concerns he has in running for council, he said, “I’m keeping a pretty open mind right now. There are obviously needs as we’re in a bit of an infrastructure deficit right now, like most municipalities, and we’re looking at how to manage that in the most efficient and effective way, and how do we communicate that to citizens, what the plan is.”
As a council, if he is elected to that position,
Todd Bedore
they are entrusted with the taxpayers dollars, and with making decisions on how that money is to be used in the most efficient way.
“The reality is, there’s always going to be inflation expenses. The biggest thing is the city is in the customer service business, and they need to be a good steward of tax dollars,” said Bedore. In addition, a councillor has to remember they are a public servant, he said, as there will be tough decisions and easy ones, with the bottom line being the best interests of the community. “You have to respect the process,. Hopefully people will come out to vote on Nov. 13.”
city staff have been working closely with engineers, conducting comprehensive testing to locate the source of the leak. While the exact cause remains undetermined, the city is fully committed to resolving the issue as quickly and efficiently as possible. As a result of the closure, all swimming lessons and aquatic programs have been temporarily paused, and these programs will resume once a reopening date is confirmed.
Manor wave as members of the Soo Line Cruisers car club did their annual Care Home Tour on Sunday afternoon. The cars and trucks of the club visited all of the long-term care homes in Weyburn
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Ken Sampson
All but one SE Cornerstone trustee to seek re-election
By Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
All of the current members of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board of education will be seeking re-election, with just one exception.
Eric McCrimmon, one of the two members representing the City of Estevan has decided not to re-seek the seat he held at the conference table.
He was not at the September 18 session held in Weyburn, but did return a phone call made to him the next morning.
The one term board member, during a hurried phone call exchange, said he might issue a statement in the near future regarding his decision, but in the immediate moment, chose to simply state he was not going to seek re-election.
Other members who were approached just prior to the start of the September 18 board meeting in Weyburn indicated they were prepared to fill out the nomination forms and would be happy to return to the table, including Tami Scott the representative in Subdivision 4 (Lampman, Alameda, Oxbow, Bienfait) who attended the meeting via an online hook-up and was later contacted by phone.
Others re-seeking a four-year assignment from the electorate include: Devona Putland, Subdivision 1 (Rocanville, Wapella, Moosomin); Jim Vermeersch, Subdivision
2 (Arcola, Carlyle, Manor, Maryfield, Wawota); Jim Henderson, Subdivision 3 (Redvers, Carnduff, Carievale); Audrey Trombley, Subdivision 5 (Fillmore, Stoughton, Midale, Macoun) and Michelle DeBruyne, Subdivision 6 (Ogema, Pangman, Yellow Grass, Radville, Gladmar, Oungre).
The cities of Weyburn and Estevan send two representatives to the boardroom and incumbents Norma Hewitt-Lendrum and Megan Schick (Weyburn) and Kevin Keating of Estevan have indicated a desire to return to the division’s conference table.
Based on McCrimmon’s decision not to rerun, the City of Estevan will add at least one new face to the roster with other newcomers also eligible to seek a seat by filing nomination papers to challenge any of the incumbents.
Returning officer Shelley Toth, noted the nominations close at 4 p.m. on Oct. 9 with the election day being November 13 in the cities, towns, villages and rural municipalities across the province since the school board elections are run in concert with the provincial municipal elections. Associate returning officers for the division in the cities of Estevan and Weyburn are Judy Pilloud and Tina Clay, respectively.
The official nomination call and info appears on the front page of the SECPSD website.
New deputy police chief named for Weyburn
The City of Weyburn announced the appointment of Sgt. Shane St. John as the new deputy police chief of the Weyburn Police Service.
St. John, a long-serving member of the Weyburn Police Service, began his new role on Thursday, when the announcement was made.
St. John has served in various capacities during his time with the Weyburn Police Service, and is known for his commitment to public safety and community engagement. His experience and leadership abilities make him a valuable asset in his new role as deputy chief.
Chief Brent VanDeSype expressed his confidence in the appointment, saying, “Sgt. St. John has been an exceptional leader within the Weyburn Police Service. His experience, dedication and understanding of our community make him the ideal choice for deputy police chief. I look forward to working closely with him
as we continue to serve the citizens of Weyburn.”
Ron McCormick, chair of the Weyburn Police Commission, echoed these sentiments, saying, “The Police Commission is proud to welcome Shane St. John as our new deputy police chief. His years of service and commitment to public safety have earned him this welldeserved promotion, and we are confident he will contribute to the continued success of the Weyburn Police Service.”
Nominations open for 2025 Walk of Fame
The City of Weyburn is accepting nominations for the 2025 Walk of Fame, to spotlight the extraordinary individuals from the community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and excelled in their field.
The award celebrates the remarkable achievements of community members whose contribu-
tions have left an incredible mark on the national and global stage.
The Walk of Fame honours an individual for outstanding athletic, cultural, academic or humanitarian achievement. Nominations should be submitted by Dec. 31, 2024, for the 2025 induction year. A maximum of two inductees will be honoured.
The following are the criteria: • Individually achieved national or international fame or accolades in their field of endeavor.
• The individual has lived in the City of Weyburn or surrounding area for a minimum of five years at any point during the individual’s lifetime (City of Weyburn street address or Weyburn post office box number), and consider the City an important part of their life experience. Inductees are recognized with the installation of a permanent plaque (with his/her name and a small inscription) at a public ceremony. For more information, including nomination forms, visit the City of Weyburn’s Walk of Fame Award web page.
City police arrest woman for B&E, stolen property
The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 75 calls for service during the week of Sept. 16 to 22, resulting in a total of 16 charges. Of the charges, five were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and 11 under the Traffic Safety Act.
The Weyburn Police Service, with the support of the Weyburn Police Service and Estevan Police Service Joint Tactical Service Team, conducted a search warrant on Sept. 19 on a residence in relation to a break-and-enter that occurred in August within the city. As a result of the investigation a female has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking property obtained by crime and failing to comply with her probation order. All of these charges are under the
Criminal Code of Canada.
The female was released on conditions of an undertaking and will appear in court on a later date.
The Weyburn Police Service received a complaint of damage to SaskTel equipment in the area of Fifth Avenue and 16th Street on Sept. 16. This matter is still under investigation. Police are asking the public if they have any information to call the Weyburn Police Service or crime stoppers.
Also on the 16th, police received a report of mischief to a front door to an apartment building. As a result of the investigation, a male has been charged with mischief and failing to comply with a conditional sentence order. The male also assaulted a police officer during this incident and was remanded in custody to appear in court on these charges.
Police were called to a
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Village of Lang
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: Mayor Councillors
Number of Councillors to be elected: 4 will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the R.M. of Scott No 98 Office, 102 Coteau Ave., Yellow Grass, SK. and during regular business hours from September 18th, 2024 to October 8th, 2024, at R.M. of Scott Office, 102 Coteau Ave., Yellow Grass, SK. and September 18th, September 25th and October 2nd, 2024 at 223 Main Street, Lang, SK.
No mi nat io n fo rm s ma y be obt ai ned at th e fo ll ow in g lo ca ti on( s) : Vi lla ge Offi ce , 22 3 Ma in St ., Lang, SK. R. M. of Sc ot t Offi ce , 102 Co te au Av e. , Ye llo w Gr as s, SK.
Dated this 18th day of September, 2024.
Shelly Verbeurgt Returning Officer
domestic disturbance later on Sept. 16. Police were able to mediate the situation and both parties agreed to separate for the night.
Police received a complaint of a theft from a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Fourth Street South on the morning of Sept. 17. Sometime through the night, the suspects had taken welding cables off a work truck.
Police are investigating this matter and are asking the public if they had seen anything or have any information to report it the Weyburn Police Service or crime stoppers.
The WPS conducted a roadside check stop within the city on Sept. 17. During the check stop, one three-day roadside suspension was issued.
On Saturday evening into Sunday morning, police responded to two local bars as intoxicated persons were causing disturbances. During both incidents, police were able to mediate the situations and the patrons left without incident. Police received a complaint of a break and enter and theft on Sunday, from a work trailer that was located at a business on 17th Street. The door to the trailer was pried open and power tools were stolen from inside. Police are asking if anyone has any information to call the Weyburn Police or Crime Stoppers. The WPS also responded to a variety of calls including online scams and harassing communications, well-being checks, and suspicious persons.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Rural Municipality of Weyburn No 67 Bylaw No 2-2024
Pu bl ic No ti ce is her eb y gi ve n, pur su ant to Th e Pl anni ng and De ve lo pm ent Ac t 2007 (PDA) that the Rural Municipality of Weyburn No 67 (RM) intends to adopt Bylaw No 2-2024, a bylaw to adopt a new Official Community Plan (OCP). This notice is in regards to the edits required by Community Planning after first review of the OCP.
Description Amendments required by Community Planning include revised wording to section 3.1.2.6(e) regarding flood proofing in the flood fringe, and an added section for provision of municipal reserve for school purposes
Examination of Bylaws
Any interested person may inspect the Bylaw at the RM office at 1633 1st Ave NE in Weyburn, Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Public Hearing
Council will be holding a public hearing on October 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the R.M. Council Chambers, 1633 1st Ave NE in Weyburn, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the public hearing or delivered at the municipal office before October 8, 2024 at 4 p.m.
Should you have questions or wish to discuss the Bylaw, please contact Jenna Borys, Interim Development Officer, at 306-842-2314.
Issued at Weyburn, Saskatchewan, this 25th day of September, 2024.
Jenna Smolinski Administrator
Viewing displays for Nat’l Legion Week Legion member Owen White chatted with Weyburn Police Chief Brent VanDeSype and Deputy Chief Shane St. John about some of the memorabilia of his military service, as Legion president Brian Glass looked on at right. The display was held in celebration of National Legion Week, and was part of a meet-and-greet with Legion members and police members last Friday in the Vimy Room.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
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Harvest mostly completed in region
The 2024 harvest is mostly completed for the Weyburn area, while it’s three-quarters done in the southeast region as a whole.
Harvest is 77 per cent for the southeast, and for the Weyburn are the harvest is 94 per cent completed, even after some delays caused by two nights of thunderstorms that rolled through the region.
The level of progress for the southeast is still higher than the five-year average of 66 per cent, and the 10-year average of 67 per cent.
Some of the crops which are finished include winter wheat, triticale, lentils and field peas, with fall rye almost done at 96 per cent, and chickpeas at 92 per cent. Barley and durum are at 94 and 92 per cent harvested respectively, and spring wheat is close behind at 86 per cent in the bins.
For other spring cereals, 85 per cent of oats are harvested, along with 49 per cent of canary seed. For oilseed crops, mustard leads the way at 87 per cent harvested, with canola and flax at 56 and 46 per cent respectively.
Soybeans have the most amount of crop in the field, as only 33 per cent
are harvested to this point.
Some areas received significant amounts of rainfall, with the Francis area getting 39 mm of rain, and the Trossachs area got 28 mm. The RM of Tecumseh received 14 mm, and the RM of Laurier in the Radville area got 16 mm of rainfall.
The rain improved topsoil moisture levels, which were drying out prior to the storms. Cropland topsoil moisture is now 61 per cent adequate, 29 per cent short and 10 per cent very short in the southeast.
Hayland topsoil moisture is 53 per cent adequate, 35 per cent short and 12 per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is 52 per cent adequate, 34 per cent short and 14 per cent very short.
Pasture conditions in the southeast are better than provincial averages, as 34 per cent of pastures are rated in good condition, 35 per cent are fair, 26 per cent are poor and five per cent are considered very poor.
Wind and waterfowl were the main sources of crop damage, but the damage is considered minor. Once fields dry out, producers will be busy finishing up harvest, baling straw and post-harvest harrowing.
Kids happy at Color My World
Some of the children who attend the Color My World child care in Weyburn were all smiles as they held up the banner noting that construction is now underway on a major expansion to the day care. Completion of the project will be the fall of 2025, which will add another 90 spaces and 30 more staff once it’s done.
Color My World begins major expansion project
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
The parent board and some of the children of the Color My World Child Care officially kicked off the start of a major expansion on Sept. 17, which has been in the works for over a year now.
The day care currently has 50 spaces for children, and will be adding another 90 spaces once
the expansion is complete, with 9,400 square feet of space, with classroom settings and a small gym as part of the new building. The current facility has about 3,400 square feet of space.
The day care currently has around 180 people on their wait list, so the new spaces will be filled up very quickly, said Jen Symes, executive director
of Color My World.
The project is estimated to be completed by the fall of 2025, with DSI Construction as the main contractors.
There are currently 17 staff at the day care, and another 30 staff will need to be hired when the newly-expanded facility is ready to open.
The 90 new spaces will be for children aged six
weeks up to four years, while the other 50 spaces will be made available for those aged four to 12 for after-school care.
Government grant funding and financing will pay for the construction costs, and Color My World is looking for sponsorships for the new play equipment and supplies that will be needed in the larger facility.
Golden Sheaf nominations sought
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Golden Sheaf Award, which is presented annually at the Ag Appreciation Night.
The Golden Sheaf Award gives the Chamber the opportunity to recognize excellence in agricultural achievement, and to help foster rural-urban understanding and consideration.
Nominations are due by Oct. 18, 2024, and the forms can be picked up
at the Chamber office at 11 Third Street, or downloaded from the Chamber’s website at www.weyburnchamber.com.
The Ag Appreciation Night is an annual banquet to recognize the importance of agriculture in our local economy, celebrating the hard work and dedication of local producers and ranchers.
The program will include a dinner, a presentation of the Golden Sheaf Award, and a featured
guest speaker. The areas eligible for nominees include the following RMs: 6, 7, 8, 9, 36, 37, 38, 39, 65, 66, 67, 69, 69, 96, 97,98 or 127. This year, the Ag Appreciation banquet will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at McKenna Hall, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are currently on sale. To purchase tickets, contact the Chamber office at 306-842-4738, or register online at www.weyburnchamber.com.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
editorial opinion & review weyburn
It is time to help out once again
A proclamation was made at the Weyburn city council meeting on Monday evening, in which the month of October was proclaimed to be “Communithon Month” in Weyburn.
Communithon is a long-standing tradition in the city of Weyburn, and it serves a very necessary, crucial role in the community by supporting a number of non-profit agencies and services that benefit residents in various ways.
Last year, the telethon raised much more than the set goal, as Weyburn and area residents once again showed their generosity of time and resources to make it happen, and the time has come for that effort once more.
Why are the agencies necessary in our community? There are many varied challenges faced by residents, and each of these groups will reach to meet the needs people have, often for help they badly need to live in our city.
The agencies include Big Brothers Big Sisters Weyburn; the Canadian Mental Health Association; CNIB Foundation; Envision Counselling and Support Centre; Inclusion Weyburn; Southeast Advocates for Employment; Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan, and the Weyburn Care-A-Van Society.
It’s true there are more needs and organizations in Weyburn than these, many of which need our support, but these are the groups that are under the umbrella of the Regina United Way (who took on the Weyburn United Way organization a number of years ago), with all of the monies raised staying in Weyburn to help residents here.
In order for this telethon to go off smoothly and efficiently, there are many roles for volunteers during the month of October leading up to the event, and on the day of the telethon at the Weyburn Legion Hall, many more volunteers are needed.
Many groups from schools and local performers come through the hall to perform for the audience, both live and at home, and the ultimate goal is to raise the funds necessary for these agencies to continue to provide their specific services to people for the next year.
The volunteers are needed specifically to help out in the hall on Communithon day, with people required behind the scenes with the cameras or taking donations, or in various other jobs that have to be done for the telethon to go smoothly throughout the day.
Many generations of school classes have come through to perform, and have grown up with kids of their own now making the appearance in front of the TV cameras to sing and perform.
We will also see many other talented performers from the community come and perform, and there is no doubt there will be surprises over the course of the day. If you are able to lend a hand, donate some time or some money, we can help Communithon reach its goal once again. — Greg Nikkel
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MY NIKKEL’S WORTH
By Greg Nikkel
email: gnikkel@sasktoday.ca
For those who may not be aware, Weyburn has a very active and vibrant arts and culture scene, and the evidence for this will be seen in part this coming weekend.
Culture Days, which is held across Canada each year at the end of September and early October, has begun here in the city, and the big “Culture-palooza” event will be on Saturday, Sept. 28, with a number of events to follow.
I think when visitors come here from a major urban centre, they tend to think of Weyburn as a “sleepy little town” where not much goes on — but the truth is, there is a lot going on here.
These are but some of the activities you can see and take part in on Saturday: there will be raku pottery firing, in the Douglas Road parking lot by Jubilee Park; paint a square for the community mural; watch the Rangoli creation, on the second floor rest area at the Credit Union Spark Centre; you can try out the sport of cricket at the Spark Centre on Mainil Field; you can paint a flag of your family’s ethnic origin; you can learn how to make perogies; you can do a popsicle stick craft; and watch traditional Indian dancing in the mini-gym at the Spark Centre, just for starters.
There will also be a Walk for Reconciliation, and a feather garland project, in Jubilee Park on Monday, Sept. 30, and on Oct. 10, you can visit the Weyburn Public Library to see a group of core players from the Regina Symphony Orchestra perform live music.
If all of that isn’t quite enough, on Oct. 11, you can take in a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the City of Weyburn’s Permanent Art Collection in the Weyburn Art Gallery.
Residents may not be aware of some of the amazing works of art that the City has been collecting over the years, many from local and area artists, some of them who have passed on, and this exhibit should open a few eyes about the range and quality of art in the City collection.
There is more to the Culture Days events that you could find on the Weyburn Arts Council’s Facebook page and website. The bottom line here is, the Culture Days event is but a taste of the art and culture that is available here in Weyburn all year round.
There are classes and exhibits on all the time, in a wide range of artistic media, from pottery to drawing or painting, just as a small example.
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Be that village
Over the past week, we have watched two similar situations unfold, with very different outcomes.
Two young children, provinces apart, went missing. It’s every parent’s worse nightmare.
Both children were described as non-verbal with special needs. Little Oaklynn was found by searchers 72 hours after disappearing from her family’s home. She was alive, and her family is rejoicing.
Johnson, the young boy who disappeared from his school, was found deceased in a marshy area about 3.5 kms away from where he was last seen. His family is mourning the loss of this precious little person.
My heart was in my throat as I followed the updates of these two searches.
As the mother of a now adult AuDHD child, I recalled my own experience of my child disappearing. It was only 20 minutes, but it may
as well have been 20 hours.
My child was not non-verbal. My child was very verbal, verbose even. My child would talk to any person, any dog or cat, and was distracted by a leaf, a ladybug or a pretty rock. My child was also a runner, with little regard for traffic and no sense of direction.
Without the help of my family and the staff at the Regina General Hospital and their quick action, my child could have ended up just like Tamra Keepness, who disappeared shortly before our experience and remains missing to this day.
The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” may sound cliche, but we need to be that village. As parents, aunts, uncles, friends - we need to help keep our children safe.
My thoughts are with all of these families and those who continue to search for their lost children.
Weyburn Red Wings handed pair of losses by Yorkton Terriers
The Weyburn Red Wings opened the regular season with a home-andhome series with the Yorkton Terriers, and they came away with two losses.
On Friday night, the game was in Yorkton, and the Red Wings lost 6-1, and at their season home opener on Sunday afternoon, they lost 5-3.
In Friday’s game, Weyburn’s lone goal was scored late in the first period by Cyprus SmithDavis, assisted by Lucas Schmid and Wyatt LaCoste, with 44 seconds left in the period.
Angelo Zol was in net for the Red Wings for the full 60 minutes, and made 26 saves on 32 shots.
Sunday featured a tailgate party in front of Crescent Point Place prior to the game, including a barbecue, mini-sticks scrim -
mages with Red Wings and bouncy houses.
The Red Wings started the game well, leading 2-0 after the first period, with goals from Blake Betson and Keenan Ingram.
The Terriers then erupted with four goals, two in the second period and two in the third before Schmid scored in the third period to make it a one-goal game. Yorkton then put the game away with a goal 55 seconds before the final buzzer into the empty net when goaltender Dazza Mitchell was briefly pulled out.
Mitchell was in net for the full game, except when he was pulled for the extra attacker in the third, and made 27 saves on 31 shots.
This coming week, the Red Wings will host the Melfort Mustangs on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.
WCS Eagles teams busy over weekend
Many of the sports teams from the Weyburn Comprehensive School were busy over the weekend, including the Senior A and B girls volleyball teams taking part in a home tournament.
The Weyburn Comp Eagles Sr. A Girls hosted their home volleyball tournament over the weekend.
There were 11 teams in the tournament competing in two preliminary pools, including the WCS Sr. B team. The Sr. A Girls finished second in their preliminary pool to advance to the championship pool with the top two teams from each preliminary pool.
The Eagles finished fourth overall in the tournament, and they will continue their season this weekend in Yorkton.
The Weyburn Comp Eagles senior boys volleyball team travelled to Brandon, Man. on the Sept. 20-21 weekend to compete in the Bobcats Varsity tournament.
They played four round-robin games, winning three games and splitting one.
They beat Erickson 2514, 25-6, Crocus Plains 25-8, 25-21 and Goose Lake 25-13, 25-16. They split with Wawanesa 2527, 25-19, and ended up first in their pool.
The first game of the day on Saturday was a cross-over match against St. Rose, beating them 25-16, 25-17, which advanced them to top eight.
In the quarter-final game they played Dauphin and lost in three games, 25-23, 23-25, and 10-15 to end their weekend.
In high school football, the Comp Eagles football team boarded the bus and went up to Regina for the first regular season meeting with the Balgonie Griffins. After coming off a win versus Yorkton last week, the Eagles were hoping to continue their success into this game.
The Griffins were solid and consistent, with a strong running game and an aggressive defense that kept the Eagles out of the end zone all night.
The Eagles defense was also very tough in the game only allowing one touchdown and forcing the Griffins to four field goal attempts. Unfortunately for the Eagles, the lack of scoring punch was their downfall and the Griffins came out on top 13-0.
The next action for the 1-1 Eagles was on Tuesday versus Moose Jaw Peacock on Darold Kot Field, and then will play host again on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. against Swift Current.
Firing the first goal home
Red Wings player Blake Betson made no mistake as he one-timed a shot into the open side of the net, to score the game’s first goal in their season home opener versus the Yorkton Terriers on Sunday afternoon. The Red Wings had a tough loss of 5-3 to the Terriers.
Weyburn U14 Falcons travel to Swift Current
The Weyburn U14 Falcons had a long road trip to Swift Current on Saturday. They played a tough game, but ultimately came up short to the Steelers.
Tensions were high as the Falcons offence got to the red zone multiple times, but got shut down by Steelers defence. Caleb Duhamel came in clutch with four receptions for 44 yards, and a touchdown which was unfortunately called back. The offensive game ball winner, Zaven
Travis, really stepped up by covering for an injury on the offensive line. Defence struggled to get a hold of the Steelers quarterback in the first half, but turned things around in the second half, getting a tackle in the end zone for a two-point safety. Titan Seghers tallied four solo tackles, but also spent a portion of the second half juggling his usual halfback position with his newly-added linebacker position, and de -
fensive game ball winner
Judd Vennard racked up five solo tackles, a couple knocked down passes, and got shuffled around the field from corner, to linebacker, to safety, and punt returner.
Braxton Wallin and Logan Payak put in work by playing on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball for the majority of the second half.
The final score was 13-2 for the Swift Current Steelers.
The Weyburn U10 Apex Cardinals were in Estevan on Sunday for their second last Jamboree of the season. All of the players had an amazing day of football, and the coaches can really tell they’re finding their groove out there.
Coach Mike is very impressed with the focus of the kids and their knowledge of their positions and responsibilities. Game balls went to Emerson and Wilder.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Watching the second goal go in Red Wings player Keenan Ingram, centre, watched as his shot went into the net for Weyburn’s second goal of the game, in the season home opener on Sunday afternoon against the Yorkton Terriers.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Stuffing the ball on the other side
Weyburn Comp Eagles player Whitney Lanz-McIntyre stuffed the ball back over to the O’Neill Titans side, during a round-robin game on Friday for the senior girls volleyball tournament in the Eagle gym.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Hitting the ball over the net
WCS Eagles player Keighley Buss reached out to nudge the ball over the net, during their game versus the O’Neill Titans on Friday afternoon in the Eagle gym.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
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Weyburn Gold Wings compete in Manitoba showcase event
The Weyburn U18 AAA Gold Wings took part in the Central Plains Showcase held over the weekend in Portage La Prairie, Man.
They faced the Yellowhead Chiefs on Friday, and were edged out 3-2.
Kiah Shields scored unassisted, and Jade Olszewski scored the second goal, assisted by Kamryn Kish and Nola Exner.
On Saturday, the Gold Wings posted a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Island Seals.
The goals were scored by Kish (her first as a U18 AAA player), assisted by Exner and Natalie Molde; Olszewski scored from Makenna Sumners; Julia Durr scored twice, on
assists by Hallie Parada and Peyton Halayka; and Parada scored, assisted by Halayka and Durr.
Their last game was on Sunday, and they took a 5-2 loss to the Westman Wildcats.
Parada scored both goals for Weyburn, the first from Halayka, and the second from Madelyn Sittler and Durr.
The season home opener for the Gold Wings will be tonight, Sept. 25, as they host the Notre Dame Hounds at 7 p.m. at Crescent Point Place.
The girls will then be on the road this weekend, as they will play the Battleford Sharks on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, at Battleford Arena.
WCS Jr. A girls win again
The Weyburn Comp Jr. A girls gathered after
Melfort. The team includes (not in order)
Swayze, Izzy Cugnet, Alayna Ehrhardt, coach Bryan Fleck,
Sophie Pollock and Aunna Anderson.
Green armband initiative to boost support for young hockey officials
Hockey Saskatchewan’s Officiating Development Program is launching the Green Armband Initiative for the 2024-25 season to enhance support and respect for young officials.
Aiming to highlight the developmental stage of officials aged 15 and under, this province-wide initiative fosters a positive and respectful environment on the ice.
The Green Armband Initiative draws inspiration from successful models
implemented in other hockey branches and a positive pilot project conducted in Saskatoon. By introducing green armbands for new officials, the ODP signals the importance of respect at the grassroots level and beyond.
Building on the recordhigh registration of 3,587 referees and linespersons in Saskatchewan during the 2023-24 season, the Green Armband Initiative is a vital measure to support and guide emerging
officials as they embark on their officiating journey.
Starting in September 2024, officials aged 15 and under will receive a green armband following their certification clinic.
Hockey Saskatchewan encourages the hockey community to understand the green armband indicates an official’s introductory stage of development and treating them with respect is crucial for maintaining a welcoming environment in the sport.
Hitting the ball over the net Weyburn Comp Eagles player Karis Gerle spiked the ball hard over to the waiting defenders from O’Neill Titans, during a round-robin game for the senior girls volleyball tournament on Friday. The WCS senior girls ended up in fourth overall out of the 11-team two-day tournament.
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Past and present members of the Weyburn Ladies Golf Club Board presented a cheque to the Weyburn Golf Club at their windup on Tuesday night.
The $10,000 donation from the WLGC is for a new storage shed, new range ball washer, and $1,000 has been allocated to the WGC Clubhouse
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Club makes donation
for a new deep freeze. Representing the previous WLGC Board, former Treasurer, Carmen Sterling, is at left, along with the current WLGC Board, Vice-President Nicole Chollak; Treasurer
Amanda Daer; President Denille Schroeder; and secretary Kellie Sidloski. Not pictured are former Vice-President Shelly
and former secretary Brittany Kerr.
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•Auger holes (4" to 24"-13" deep)
•Screw piles (commercial &residential)
Village of Heward
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: Mayor
Councillors: Number to be elected 2 will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at The Municipal Office of The Rural Municipality of Tecumseh No 65 and during regular business hours on September 25th to October 9th, 2024, at The R.M. of Tecumseh No 65 office at 111 Government Road N. Stoughton
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Councillor, Division No 4 will be received by the undersigned on the 9th day of October, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 102 Coteau Ave., municipal office, Yellow Grass, SK. and during regular business hours from September 18th, 2024 to October 8th, 2024 at 102 Coteau Ave., municipal office, Yellow Grass, SK.
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Weyburn Ladies Golf Club Board presented a cheque
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the Weyburn Golf Club at their windup on Sept. 17. Representing the previous WLGC Board, former treasurer Carmen Sterling, left, along with the current WLGC Board, Vice-President Nicole Chollak; Treasurer Amanda Daer; President Denille Schroeder; and secretary Kellie Sidloski.
Photo - Andrea Corrigan
winning their second tournament of the season, this time in
Sadie Hodgkin, Kam Dammann, Olivia Gill, Paizlee Schneider, Katie
Summer Vogel, Nicole Dayaan, Yuna Lee, Eliza Gall,
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
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Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Nor man 'Gerald' Alexander Norman Gerald Alexander, of Weyburn Saskatchewan born July 6, 1925, passed away September 9 2024 at the age of 99 years Gerald was predeceased by his parents, James and Alicia Alexander; first wife Pauline Alexander & second wife, Delia Alexander; daughter Barbara LeBlanc and all of his eleven brothers and sisters Gerald will be lovingly remembered by his son Grant (Chris) Alexander of Weyburn SK; daughter Betty Stewart (Bob) of Kelowna BC; grandson Aaron & children Andrew & Jaydon grandson Joel (Sarah) & children Madeline, Abigail & Dean, granddaughter, Meaghan (Steve) & children Ronan and Violet; son in law Rob LeBlanc of Edmonton, AB; grandson, Michael (Talea) & children, Skylar, Kelin & Torin grandson Ryan & his son Haylo; daughter Kathy (Jim) Vancha of Delisle, SK; granddaughter, Lindy (Collin) & children Abby and Ethan grandson Jordan (Kathleen) & children, Lukas and Max, grandson, Andrew (Angela) & children, Tucker Alex and June as well as nieces nephews extended families and friends Gerald was very active in numerous community provincial and national organizations throughout his life He was the Chairman of the Goodwater School Board for 15 years President of the Goodwater Rural Telephone Company for many years He was Chairman of the Goodwater Rink Board in 1957 when the new hockey rink was built He spent over 15 years on the Board of directors of the Weyburn Co-operative Association and was Chairman of the board for 10 years He was leader of the Lomond 4-H Beef Club for many years as well He was a proud supporter of 4-H and was a member of the first 4-H club established in Saskatchewan and had attended every Interclub 4-H show held in Weyburn since they started He was on the founding committee of Canadian Western Agribition and represented Agribition at the Royal show in Coventry England and the Commonwealth agricultural tour of Britain He was a long- time director of the Sask Shorthorn Association and was a Past President As well he spent 11 years on the board of directors of the Canadian Shorthorn Association and spent 3 years as President of the CSA One of the
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New Financial Literacy course introduced for Grade 10 students
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, all Saskatchewan students entering Grade 10 will complete a new Financial Literacy 10 course as a requirement for graduation. The new Financial Literacy 10 curriculum will help students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make responsible financial decisions and contribute to the sustainable long-term economic growth of Saskatchewan.
“Financial literacy will create a lasting effect on our students’ financial stability and independence,” Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “By teaching students the basics of financial literacy and financial responsibility through quality education, we are preparing the best possible outcomes for our students, in both their personal and professional lives.”
By ensuring Saskatchewan students have access to financial education, we are creating a highly skilled and highly educated population that will
contribute to the success of our province.
The ministry has been collaborating with Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC), the Saskatoon Industry Education Council and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation to provide professional development sessions for Saskatchewan educators to implement the preliminary financial literacy curriculum.
Sask DLC is supporting the roll-out of the new curriculum province-wide by offering professional development opportunities and resources that support teachers and student learning. Sask DLC has created an online hub of free, open-source and teacher-recommended resources that any teacher in the province can access and use.
The Ministry of Education has invited educators to provide feedback on the new Financial Literacy 10 curriculum with the goal of having the final version available by January 2026.
Cell phones ban in effect for SE Cornerstone
By Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
Although there was a limited time line to enact the new rules imposed by the provincial government’s Ministry of Education regarding no cell
phone deployment by students in schools this academic year, the South East Cornerstone Public School Division is getting the job done.
Keith Keating, the director of education informed board members
Local volunteer receives King Charles Medal
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to recipients at Government House in Regina on Thursday, including one from Weyburn.
“As the representative of The King in Saskatchewan, I am honoured to present these medals, which celebrate His Majesty’s coronation while recognizing outstanding Canadians,” Mirasty said.
“Those receiving Coronation Medals today have made remarkable contri -
butions in areas ranging from health care to industry to recreation. The list of honourees includes a veteran of the Second World War and volunteers who have generously donated countless hours to worthy charities. Each recipient has helped to make life better for the people of our province.”
The medal recipients include those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces or worked in politics, the public service, justice and policing, arts and media, sports and
others.
Brian Glass of Weyburn, a longtime volunteer with the Weyburn branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and a military veteran, was among the recipients of the medal.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation.
The first King Charles III Coronation Medal was awarded to Saskatchewan
citizens on May 6, 2024. This award can also be given posthumously, provided the individual was alive on the date of the coronation.
This medal is a tangible way to acknowledge significant contributions and achievements of citizens across the country while also honouring His Majesty’s service to Canada. The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General will administer the distribution of 30,000 medals on behalf of the Government of Canada.
on Sept. 18, during their monthly open business session in Weyburn, that although the time line to impose the restrictions on phone use by students was limited.
Keating said, “most schools did an excellent job,” in getting the mandate underway and organizing the processes that will restrict the use of personal electronic devices within the school boundaries.
“It was a little rocky off the start, but it seems to be okay now,” he told the board members regarding this topic that came up for discussion during the board’s handling of the regular agenda.
• In other board business, trustee Michelle DeBruyne, representing
Subdivision 6 (Ogema, Pangman, Yellow Grass, Radville, Gladmar and Oungre) provided information stemming from the recent meeting of the South East District Athletic Association where an awards ceremony was conducted.
DeBruyne reported that a SEDAA award for Service to the division was presented to Nathan Johnson, former principal at Estevan Comprehensive School and now the division’s Superintendent of Human Resources. Other awards went to Ryan Nichols and Elly Van WinKoop as male and female Coaches of the Year, while Kevin Kobitz captured the SEDAA’s Official-ofthe-Year Award.
Sharing tips on making wine with Rotary
Todd Bedore gave a presentation on wine-making and beer-making, at a social evening held by the Weyburn Rotary Club last Thursday evening, at the Weyburn Legion Hall. Bedore is the owner of Big Jim’s Brew Shop in downtown Weyburn.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Weyburn volunteer receives Coronation medal
Brian Glass, volunteer and president of the Weyburn Legion, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal (at right), in a ceremony held at Government House in Regina last Thursday.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
10 Radville Heritage Day
Show-and-shine fills exhibition grounds
Many classic and vintage cars and trucks
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for their favourite vehicles.
Radville Nats have winning form
The Radville Senior Nats team was far out in front in the second heat of the wheelchair races on Saturday, held as part of Radville Heritage Day.The “Race for a Reason” was held to raise funds for the Radville Marian Health Centre, with the racers going from the health centre and down Main Street to the CN Station. The Nats team were the overall winners of the races.
Lining up for yummy barbecued food
Entertaining at Heritage Day
Rope-making demo at Heritage Day
Youths watched to see how ropes were made by the pioneers many years ago, at a demonstration held for Radville Heritage Day on Saturday.
Photos – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Doug Bella and Steve Blackmore provided live music for the crowds on hand for Radville Heritage Day, on the grounds of the historic CN Railway station. The day also included a large car show, barbecue and children’s activities, along with a bike parade and wheelchair races.
Ready for the bike parade on Main Street
Young cyclists lined up to take part in the bike parade, in front of Radius Credit Union on Main Street, held as part of Radville’s Heritage Day on Saturday. Prizes were handed out for the most creative decorated bikes, and goodie bags were given out to all of the participants.
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CN Station grounds for Radville Heritage Day on Saturday, with vehicles coming from throughout southern Saskatchewan to take part. Visitors were invited to vote
Many residents lined for freshly barbecued hot dogs or hamburgers at the Radville Heritage Day event held at the historic CN Station and grounds on Saturday.