Performing a traditional dance from India
Sisters Helen and Karen Joe posed as part of a traditional dance they performed for Weyburn’s Culture Days event on Saturday. The dance is from the state of Kerala in southern India. The girls have taken years of training from teachers who are expert in the traditional dance forms from India.
The writ was dropped for the provincial election on Tuesday, and voters will be going to the polls on Monday, Oct. 28.
At dissolution of the Legislature, the Sask Party had 42 MLAs, the NDP had 14, Sask. United had one, with three independent MLAs, for a total of 61 seats. Prior to this election, WeyburnBig Muddy had been represented by Sask Party MLA Dustin Duncan.
The riding will now change to Weyburn-Bengough, and as of Wednesday morning, there are four candidates vying for the seat.
As Duncan is not running again, Mike Weger will be the new Sask Party candidate. Seth Lendrum is running for the NDP; Rose McInnes is run -
ning for the Sask. United Party; and North Hunter is running for the Green Party.
The Buffalo Party does not currently have a candidate, but one may be announced shortly.
The deadline for candidates to file their nomination papers is by Saturday, Oct. 12, and the deadline to vote by mail or for homebound applications is Oct. 19, with voting week to run from Oct. 22-26. Residents can vote on any of these five early voting days during Voting Week, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old by October 28, 2024, and ordinarily a Saskatchewan resident is eligible to vote. You must show ID at voting locations to vote.
The 2024-25 season for the Weyburn Concert Series will open with an acoustic show by awardwinning country artist George Canyon on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cugnet Centre.
Canyon has had a remarkable career with several awards and honours, including Juno, CCMA and ECMA awards.
He has 12 albums under his belt, and several coun-
The board of directors of the Weyburn Theatre Co-operative provided an update to the community on the progress of the movie theatre project.
They have been working diligently with their design and construction team and engineered drawings are nearing completion. Once engineered plans are complete, the construction team will be seeking bids from sub-trades to finalize costs.
try hits including “Just Like You”, “I Believe in Angels”, “Daughters of the Sun”, “I Got This” and “Slow Dance”. His album and single, “My Country”, was released in 2023, along with his memoir of the same title, released by Simon & Schuster Canada in November of 2022. The memoir traces his journey from rural Nova Scotia to Nashville.
“What we do know is that construction costs are going to be meaningfully higher than what we originally estimated nearly three years ago,” said Sean Purdue, treasurer of the board.
“While we don’t have the updated figures, we are anticipating that we will need to raise an additional $1 million before this project can be completed.”
The group is considering moving ahead with getting
He was presented with a certified Platinum award for his debut album, “One Good Friend”, and has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame.
His talents have also taken him onto TV shows and movies, including competing on “Nashville Star” on the USA Network.
This appearance led to a record contract and
the foundation of the building in place this fall, but there are a few things to be worked out before that decision is finalized. If they proceed with the foundation work, which includes a significant number of concrete piles, they want the public to know there is a good chance they will have to pause after this stage is complete until funds are in place to proceed with the rest of the project.
his debut album, and his second album, “Somebody Wrote Love” was certified gold and earned a number of awards.
He has had some successful collaborations in his career, including with pop-rock icon Richard Marx to produce two albums, and recording a song written by Marx and Kenny Rogers, “When Love Is All You Got”. He collaborated later with
“It is not lost on us that the longer we wait, the more this project is going to cost,” said Ryan Janke, president of the board. “That’s why we are planning to begin the foundation work, while continuing our fundraising efforts.”
While they are still seeking some major sponsors and continue selling seat and walk of fame sponsorships, the Co-operative would like the public to
B.C. music producer Jeff Johnson in 2016 for the album, “I Got This”.
Canyon is a dedicated humanitarian, supporting causes like the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Weyburn concert is part of the Stars for Saskatchewan Concert Series, presented by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC).
know there is no donation too small.
“If all 12,000 residents in Weyburn contributed $5/month for the next year, we would raise more than $700,000,” said Purdue. “We would love to be watching movies by the end of next year but for that to happen, we are really hoping the public will rally behind this project.”
Those wishing to donate can e-Transfer weyburntheatre@gmail.com or contact the group at that address. PayPal payments are also an option by visiting www.weyburntheatre.com and clicking on the ‘donate now’ button.
WTCSC has engaged industry experts to plan and design a state-of-the-art two screen cinema. Once fundraising goals have been met, construction will begin on the site of the former Soo Theatre.
Over the summer, the Weyburn Free Methodist Church decided to come alongside the Salvation Army, as they decided to collect groceries to stock the shelves of the food bank.
“To generate interest and have some fun, we decided to weigh some of our children and make their combined weight our goal. The good news is that WFMC kids are healthy, as they weighed in at 1,177 pounds,” said Pastor Jody Pfeifer.
“The challenge was to collect that many pounds in food items. This past week, we met our goal,” she added, as at the end the church collected and delivered 1,200 pounds to the food bank.
“What our church did is noteworthy and maybe it will inspire another church or organization to do something similar,” added Pfeifer.
Nicole Strickland of the Salvation Army said the donation comes at a good time, as donations of food are down in the summer and at the start of school, plus there is an increased demand once school starts up. The food bank continues to be in need of food supplies, and requires such items as pasta, pasta sauce, fresh and canned vegetables, soup, cereal, school snack supplies and juice boxes, peanut butter, among other supplies.
Representatives of Weyburn Free Methodist Church gathered by the weigh scale, as they put together one final donation to complete their commitment to donate the weight of the children at the church (1,177 lbs.) to the Salvation Army’s food bank. In the end, the church donated a total of 1,200 pounds of food. From left are Megan Schick with her daughters Emily and Madisyn; Marnel Cornish; Gwen Wright, and Evelyn Sollosy.
By Doug Loden, Calvary Baptist Church
We were approaching Christmas in Congo. We had a cypress hedge growing outside the house, and there was one tree that looked like it would make an excellent Christmas tree.
I cut down the tree, but before bringing it into the house, I asked the gardener to see if anything was in the tree as it was very thick with branches. He looked and told me that there was nothing in the tree. I carried the tree into the house and held it up for Cathie to look at, and Cathie held it up for me
to look at, trying to choose the best side.
We decided it was a bit too tall and I went outside to get the saw. Outside I heard screaming in the house, “Snake, snake” and in Swahili, “Hakuna nyoka, hakuna nyoka,” meaning, no snake no snake. Then I heard the whacking sound of a stick on the concrete floor.
When I came back into the house a green snake about 18 inches long was dead on the floor. Cathie and I each had our hands into the tree holding it upright while the poisonous green snake was in the tree. I took
the tree outside and again asked the gardener to see if anything was in the tree. He told me there was nothing in the tree.
For some reason, I didn’t trust him. I looked inside the thick branches and found a bird’s nest and three baby birds. The snake was looking for a meal. Our son Brian was two years old that Christmas. When the excitement was over, Brian wanted to make sure everyone knew what had happened. His story was, “Tree, snake, stick, hit, kill, dead.” I think that’s a pretty good story for a two-year-old.
One morning in Nairobi Kenya, our Maasai watchman told me that he had seen a red cobra in the backyard. He told me that it could possibly kill our dog or one of the boys. I spoke with him and hired him and his friend to hunt the snake and get rid of it.
We agreed for a price that I can’t remember. His friend arrived with a foot-long throwing stick in his hand. I said to him, “You throw the stick and don’t hit the snake. What do you do then?” He had a big smile on his face and patted his chest and told me that he had a knife under his shirt.
stones to throw. The men poured boiling water down the hole, but no snake came out. They put fire around the hole but again no snake came out.
Later in the day, I heard that a large snake had been run over and killed on the road behind our yard. This was the end of the red cobra threat.
In Kenya, we were in Mitaboni visiting friends working with the Africa Brotherhood Church. In the evening, the watchman called me outside the house.
The nest was only a metre or two from the house which means the black mamba mother had been right beside the house.
It didn’t seem to me that a knife would be the best way to fight a red cobra, but these two men between them had killed around 100 snakes, so they knew what they were doing. They told me that a red cobra would stand and fight and not run away.
Standing behind the two Maasai, the boys and I were armed with long sticks and
He showed me a nest of tiny black mamba snakes, each about two inches long. I had no idea how dangerous they could be but I wanted to find out what the watchman thought. Looking for his reaction, I said, “A little snake like that couldn’t hurt anyone.”
With an astonished look on his face, he said, “You can die from one of these.”
He firmly believed that these baby snakes were deadly.
In Uganda, one of my workers was bitten by a small snake perhaps three or four inches long. He was very sick, and his family took him to the hospital. I went to the hospital and spoke with the doctor. The doctor said that if he survived the night, he would slowly recover day by day. It was a neurotoxin which paralyzed the young man. I visited him in hospital each day. The first day he could open his eyes, the next day he could move his hands, the next day he could move his feet and he could sit up, the next day he could stand and the next day he could walk and talk. I don’t remember the exact progression, but the healing advanced day by day, exactly as the doctor said.
One day, one of my workers told me that, when he was walking behind me through the field, he saw that I stepped on a small snake. I imagine that I stepped on its head, otherwise it probably would’ve given me a bite in the ankle. As is evident from the story of the young man in a coma, even small snakes can be deadly. It seems to me that God kept me safe from the green snake in the Christmas tree, from the red cobra in the back yard, from the black mamba that was just outside the door and from the small snake that I stepped on in Uganda. I believe that God kept me safe for a purpose and also that God has kept you safe for a purpose.
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The over 600 students and staff of Legacy Park Elementary School walked through Jubilee Park on Friday afternoon, as part of the Terry Fox National School Run held each September. Each student was asked to donate a toonie, while some students donated much more, with all of the funds collected to go towards cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation.
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As October rolls around, and people start to decorate for Halloween, let’s all do our part to dispel the myths and scare-factor of bats. Yes, you heard right. We should celebrate and protect bats, the world’s only flying mammal.
I know that seeing a bat can be frightening, especially since I have had three encounters with bats in my own home. Each time, no matter how big and scary the bat seemed to be as it was flying around my living room, or upstairs hallway, I reminded myself that it was more scared of me than I was of it. I am proud to say that all three times I successfully and safely captured the bat, and released them.
Saskatchewan is home to eight bat species, five of which are considered endangered or at risk of extinction. Bats are an important part of the Saskatchewan ecosystem. They are protected under Saskatchewan’s The Wildlife Act. As such, bats, and their place of habitation, are protected from interference, harassment, and harm.
In urban settings, bats are also muchappreciated pest control. Research has found that bats in urban landscapes consume the same insects in the city that are considered crop and forest pests, in addition to yard pests like leafhoppers and mosquitoes.
The most sighted species is the big brown bat, known to occasionally find refuge into our living spaces, offices, and schools. The other
known species include the little brown bat, the eastern red bat, the silver-haired bat, the western small-footed bat, the hoary bat and the northern long-eared myotis.
The little brown and northern myotis are both listed as endangered in Canada, due to devastating population declines in eastern Canada as a result of white-nose syndrome.
There has been increased activity to help find and protect the endangered species, with research to find colonies, and a website at batwatch.ca where private citizens and schools can register bat houses.
It is no wonder why people seem to spot bats more often in the fall, as this is the time when they leave their roost site after summer and find a warmer environment for their winter hibernation. Bats have species-specific roost needs and preferences that vary by season, region, climate, and activity.
As many bats are protected species, if you find one in your home during the winter, it is actually recommended that you do not release it outside as it would not survive the elements. One of the bats I rescued was actually found during winter time, and was exhausted after just trying to find a nice warm and small place to hibernate.
I had called the Sask. Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre, and they recommended that if I was able to capture him (being careful not to touch without gloves or protection) that I could place him in a tupperware container, nestled in
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paper towels, and holes cut in the lid. He stayed safe and sound in his little ‘nest’ until a bat rescue person was able to claim him and take him to a safe bat colony.
The other two bats that I released were found during the summer, and after safely capturing them, it was easy enough just to let them go into the sky.
Hibernating bats are extremely difficult if not impossible to locate inside an attic or walls during the winter. There is no risk to a home to have a small colony in their attic during the winter. It is more effective to evit bats in the spring when steps can be taken to prevent them from re-entering the home.
Be careful to take precautions when trying to capture or trap bats, as while they are gentle animals, but may bite when they are sick or frightened. Bats that are grounded are completely helpless and can be easily contained with a box or pail. It is important to wear gloves, or use a towel, while picking them up to not only protect yourself, but to also protect the bat. One has to especially be gentle around their wings, as they are delicate.
Remember that bats are an important part of our ecosystem. I encourage people decorating for Halloween to try to stay away from the stereotypical scary bat trope, as there is nothing to fear about these mammals. Just like us, they want a safe place to live, and can raise their children.
By Stan Popovich
It can be difficult to remain competitive in today’s business world.
Knowing who you’re going up against and knowing what to do can make the difference between success and failure.
As a result, here are some tips on how to handle the competition and have a successful business.
1. Know who you are competing against: The first step is to know who your competitors are and how they run their business. You could hire a consultant or do the research yourself. Regardless of your approach, you need to identify who you are going up against.
2. Get all the details: Do not assume anything about your competition. Research how your competitors manage their companies and determine their strengths and weaknesses. Don’t rely on exaggerated claims or unreliable business reports regarding your competition.
3. Ask a lot of questions: Get into the habit of asking questions regarding the companies you are competing against. You can ask your network of friends or people in the industry why a certain person or company is so successful.
It is also a good idea to have vari -
ous business presentations at your company in order to gain a better insight to your business competition.
4. Don’t get too confident: Some people may feel that they don’t need to focus on their competition because they are already successful. This is a mistake because success does not always last. Things can change with lightning speed and you don’t want to be caught off guard.
5. Always be unpredictable: One of the ways to be successful is to be unpredictable. Always keep your competitors guessing on what you are going to do regarding your business. Keep your competition off balance and don’t let them predict your routines. It always pays to be different and unique when managing your company.
6. Managing your organization involves a series of ongoing decisions. Don’t put off important decisions, and don’t worry about your past mistakes — just keep focusing on what is best for your company. To determine the best outcome for your organization, always listen to your customer needs and have your finances and expenses organized. If your company is going in the wrong direction, then you need to reevaluate how you run your business.
The students and staff of Assiniboia Park Elementary School were out to walk the Tatagwa Parkway on Wednesday, as they took part in the Terry Fox National School Run. The walk was held to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation, which supports cancer research.
The Prairie Playhouse Early Learning Centre in Sedley held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 19, with sponsors, board members and community members in attendance.
Construction was set to officially begin right away to build the 30-space licensed child care centre.
The board and community has been working tirelessly to bring a licensed child care centre to
Sedley, and in November 2023, the community was granted 30 licensed child care spaces.
The location of the child care centre is a 0.55-acre lot which was purchased and subdivided from Prairie Valley School Division. Further, the group contracted ARC Modular from Estevan to build and move on-site a 2,400 sq.ft. custom RTM. With construction start-
ed and plans for the building to be tentatively moved on-site by the end of October 2024, it is anticipated that the licensed child care centre could be open and providing child care to local families by early 2025.
“As a community, we have worked so hard to bring a child care centre to Sedley. After being granted spaces and now finally breaking ground, we can see our dreams finally be-
come reality”, said Kelsey Morrison, board chair.
“Our hope as a board is that this centre will provide opportunities to our community and those surrounding it for years to come. Not only will it provide accessible and affordable child care, it will provide local jobs, educational opportunities and has potential to attract more young families and business to the community.”
Community Futures Sunrise announced that the 2024 YouthBiz competition is now open for entries from students in southeast Saskatchewan.
The contest invites all students in the southeast from Grades 6 to 12 to bring their entrepreneurial ideas to life, develop financial skills, and engage with the local business community.
Over $4,300 in cash prizes were awarded last year in the various categories. YouthBiz encourages creativity and entrepreneurial thinking in a fun and competitive environment.
Students will develop business plans, marketing materials, and present their ideas, while teachers can book personal infor-
mation sessions throughout October.
The deadline for the intake is Friday, Oct. 4, and final submissions are due by 1 p.m. on Nov. 15.
Since the contest’s launch in 2007, YouthBiz has promoted entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital skills among over 3,050 students, awarding more than $32,000 in prize money.
For more information and to get start, visit www. cfsask.ca/sunrise and select “youth” from the menu, or contact via email to youthbiz@cfsunrise.ca.
“We look forward to seeing the innovative entries from young entrepreneurs as we do every year,” said Andria Brady, general manager of CF Sunrise.
The Wheatland Seniors Centre hosted a number of games on Sept. 23-26, with the following results.
The winners of Spades on Sept. 23 were Basil Holyer in first; Rose Levesque in second; and Theresa Istace in third.
In Kaiser on Sept. 24, first was Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson; second was Norma Kapusianyk and Melba Bent; and third was Elaine Frasz and Jeanne Molnar.
The winners of Canasta on Sept. 25 were Brenda Paul in first; Eveline Porte in second; Sheila Wendel in third; Elaine Frasz in fourth; and Ione Schnell in
fifth. In Hi-Low Whist on Sept. 25, first went to Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson; second was Connie and Ray Boucher; and third was Elaine Frasz and Jeanne Molnar. The winners of Thursday Crib on Sept. 26 were Stan Hubick and Sheila Greiner in first; Cris Herlick and Phyllis Lindskog in second; and Garth White and Marlene Szczecinski in third.
Upcoming at the Wheatland Sr. Centre will be a bridge tournament on Saturday, Oct. 5, and a cribbage tournament on Saturday, Oct. 19.
This year the Weyburn Communithon Finance Committee is again working hard to provide donors with a variety of convenient ways to donate. The Communithon Committee has collaborated with two local financial institutions or HUBS who have agreed to accept individual or personal donations via cash or cheque, the Weyburn Scotia Bank, and Weyburn Credit Union.
The Communithon Committee would like to remind donors that cheque donations must be made payable to the United Way of Regina, and ask that donors please include the Weyburn Communithon in the memo line of the cheque. Donations will be accepted at the HUBS starting today, Oct. 2, until Wednesday, Oct. 23. Donations are accepted any time throughout the
year by credit card through the Weyburn Communithon website at www. communithon.com. The Communithon will be held at the Weyburn Legion, located at 150 Third Street,
on Friday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Finance Committee will be on location during the event accepting donations made by cash, cheque, debit and credit card.
The Communithon Committee is looking forward to another successful event. The annual Communithon fundraising event supports eight community agencies.
The agencies include: Big Brothers Big Sisters Weyburn, Canadian Mental Health Association –Weyburn Branch, CNIB Foundation, Envision Counselling and Support Centre, Inclusion Weyburn, Southeast Advocates, Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan, and Weyburn Care-a-Van.
If you would like to make a donation to Communithon this year, please take advantage of the convenient, accessible and easy ways to donate by visiting one of our hubs, going online to www.communithon.com, or dropping off your donation in person at the Legion on Oct. 25.
Members of the Weyburn Pottery Club prepared their pieces of pottery with glaze, before starting the baking process in a kiln and having it go through the Raku process on Saturday. This was an all-day demo for Weyburn’s Culture Days event, and was held outside in the parking lot off Douglas Road by Jubilee Park.
The Immigration Services Act came into force on July 1, enhancing Saskatchewan’s ability to manage and monitor the immigration system and protect foreign workers from exploitation.
“Saskatchewan continues to attract newcomers from all over the world, who are essential to growing the economy and filling our province’s labour market needs,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “This strengthened legislation will enhance Saskatchewan’s ability to protect foreign work -
Rayan Gulzar, Ryan Bablu and Haroun Mathew demonstrated “Kalaripayattu”, which is a martial art from India. The art was developed out of combat techniques of the 11th-12th century battlefield, with weapons and combative techniques that are unique to Kerala, a state in southern India. The demo was held along with traditional dances for Weyburn’s Culture Days on Saturday.
ers as they arrive in the province, streamline processing for employers, and will set a new standard for program integrity in Canada.”
The new Immigration Services Act has replaced the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act, bringing all authorities related to immigration in Saskatchewan under one piece of legislation.
This will enable the province to respond to changing needs in the immigration system and will streamline the process for employers recruiting internationally to address their workforce needs. This new legislation is crucial to ensure that Saskatchewan can attract and retain the labour force required to support its growing economy and vibrant communities.
The Immigration Services Act provides better protection to foreign workers against exploitation and enhances oversight of foreign worker recruiters, immigration consultants and employers.
It provides the Government of Saskatchewan with increased investigative authorities and enforcement measures to tackle immigration fraud, including the highest fines for violations in the country.
With stronger legislation, the province will be able to deter fraud more effectively, streamline its operations, and improve processing times, resulting in a more efficient and effective immigration system.
Chris Christie and Stephanie Lang, co-chair of the Weyburn Arts Council, worked on squares for the community mural, as a part of Weyburn’s Culture Days event on Saturday. The overall mural created is a scene of the Soo Line Historical Museum on the Souris River, and will be put on display once completed.
Charlotte Reimer hit the ball with a cricket bat, as she took part in a demonstration of the sport at the Credit Union Spark Centre.
Dancers Helen Joe and Karen Joe, in front, and Meswa Patel and Catherine Manjaly behind them, performed a traditional dance from India as a part of Weyburn’s Culture Days on Saturday at the Credit Union Spark Centre.
Beginning the Walk for Reconciliation
Arts curator Regan Lanning, at left, read out the land acknowledgement and background for Truth and Reconciliation Day on Monday, just prior to the start of the Walk for Reconciliation on the indoor track at the Credit Union Spark Centre. The event was originally going to be held in Jubilee Park, but strong cool winds moved the event inside.
Placing pottery into the kiln
Casey Kievits of the Weyburn Pottery Club carefully set a pottery piece into the kiln for firing, as the first part of a demo of Raku pottery firing held for Weyburn’s Culture Days on Saturday. The pottery was fired to a temperature of 1800 degrees, then was placed into shredded paper to do the burning on of the glaze.
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Weyburn Red Wings goalie Angelo Zol reached his glove out to catch the puck, during their SJHL game versus the Melfort Mustangs on Saturday evening at Crescent Point Place. The Wings were edged out 2-1 in the closely-fought game.
The Weyburn U14 Falcons played a home game against the Estevan Oilers under the lights on Friday night at WMF Field. They suffered a tough loss with the final score 281 for the Oilers, but they will get back to the grind at practice to prepare for their next game.
The offensive game
ball went to Cooper Bloor, whose snaps were on point all game.
The defensive game ball was shared by Brenden Hope and Braxton Wallin, who both stepped up to fill a big hole on defence while also playing their offensive positions for the game.
The Weyburn U12 Ravens hosted the Estevan
Chargers for a home game on Friday night, and the game ended with a score of 61-13 for the Chargers.
U10 Apex Cardinals had their last Jamboree of the season on Sunday in Moose Jaw. These little ballers have come far since the beginning of the season and looked to end their season with a bang.
Weyburn Comp Eagles player Eliza Gall cocked her arm, ready to spike the ball over to Ogema, during a round-robin game in the junior girls volleyball tournament on Friday at the Eagle gym. The WCS Jr. A girls finished in second overall in the twoday tournament.
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings remained winless early on in the new season, as they were edged out 2-1 on Saturday night by the visiting Melfort Mustangs.
Weyburn’s lone goal was scored by Luke Dekay, with assists from Drew Molde and Ryder Rommelaere at 3:47 of the second period.
Angelo Zol handled the goaltending duties for the game, saving 29 of 31 shots. He was in for most of the game, except for two brief times in the third period when he was pulled for the extra attacker, including the last 35 seconds of the game.
Prior to the game, the Red Wings did a special puck drop with Monica Osborn of the Weyburn Oil Show Board, as the team thanked the board for the funds for the large video board.
The team also paid tribute to the late Gerald Alex-
ander, with a number of his family on hand for the game. His funeral was held on Saturday, and for the tribute, a recording of him singing the national anthem was played as some photos of him were shown on the video board.
Alexander has held season tickets for the team since 1962, missing only two years, was on the board of directors for several years, and he sang the national anthem at every home game for the past 25 years. He passed away on Sept. 9 at the age of 99 years.
Upcoming for the Red Wings will be two home games this weekend, first against the Flin Flon Bombers on Friday, Oct. 4, and then against the Nipawin Hawks on Saturday, Oct. 5, both games at 7 p.m. They will then travel to Melville to take on the Millionaires on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Weyburn U12 Ravens running back Landon Leroux ran around the play to gain several yards towards the end zone, in their game versus the Estevan Chargers on Friday evening at WMF Field. He scored Weyburn’s first touchdown on the subsequent play.
The Swift Current Colts came to Weyburn on Saturday for the third game in a 10-day stretch for the WCS Eagles football squad.
The Eagles came out strong this game and used a balanced offensive attack to score early and often. A first-quarter drive by the offense, followed by an interception return for a touchdown for the defense opened up a 13-0 lead.
One more score in the second quarter put the Eagles up 20-0. Swift came to life and engineered a drive to get on the board, and at the half the Eagles led 20-7.
On their first possession of the second half, Nolan Uhren and Haydin Buehler connected to increase the WCS lead. The Swift Current Colts kept coming and answered shortly after to keep the game close. A safety by the Colts defense rounded out their scoring for the day.
The Eagles kept coming and pushed two more scores across by the end of the fourth quarter to make the final 41-16. This puts a showdown next weekend in Moose Jaw with the Eagles against the Cyclones to decide second place in the
league. Balgonie locked up first place on Saturday as well with a win over the Cyclones on Saturday.
“This was a great game for us to test some young kids. Several new players got some playing time on Saturday and the coaches got to see how their skills have improved,” said head coach Jody Kerr. “Coaches were impressed with the play and hope to continue to get some of these new players on the field as much as possible.”
The Junior Varsity team headed to Moose Jaw on Oct. 1 to play a game against the Central Cyclones.
The Weyburn Gold Wings were on the road to North Battleford for two weekend games against the Sharks.
They lost 4-1 on Saturday, then took a 6-2 loss on Sunday. Earlier in the week, the Gold Wings hosted the Notre Dame Hounds on Wednesday evening, and lost 2-0.
In the first weekend game, Kaitlyn Mah scored Weyburn’s lone goal, assisted by Kadence Dansereau.
In Saturday’s game, Makenna Sumners scored with an assist from Julia Durr, and then Dansereau
scored, with assists from Kamryn Kish and Hannah Guttormson.
Coming up, the Gold Wings will host two games with the Prince Albert Northern Bears on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, at 2 p.m. both days at Crescent Point Place.
Meantime, Gold Wing players Amy Swayze and Kiah Shields were selected to represent Saskatchewan at the 2024 U18 National Women’s Championship in New Brunswick, after attending Team Sask’s Top 30 final selection camp in Saskatoon.
The 2024 Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament took place on Sept. 13 at the Whitebear Golf Course. The 2024 Swing for Scholarships tournament raised $7,500 in scholarship dollars for students pursuing postsecondary education at Southeast College.
These dollars will be matched through the Ministry of Advanced Education through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program to create $15,000 in student scholarships.
The 2024 Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament saw eight teams participating, with countless community sponsors including:
• Drive for Education Sponsors: JZ Data & Telecom, McGillicky Oilfield, RBC
• Golf Cart Sponsor: Western Financial Group
• Safe Ride Sponsor: Whitecap Resources Inc.
• Hole Sponsors: Country 106.7, Ford Great Plains, Carpet one, The Wireless Age SaskTel, SGEU, Lexcom Prime, Century 21 and MNP.
• Skills Hole Sponsors: Co-operators - Erin & Associates Inc., Westland Insurance Group (Stoughton), Westland Insurance Group (Whitewood), Weyburn Security, Cedar &Vine, Home Hardware
- Carlye, RBC, Co-op Southern Plains and many more prize sponsors.
The Tournament Low Score/Winning Team was the City of Estevan; Tournament Most Honest Score/ High Score was Southeast College, who also had the Most Lost Balls. The prize for the Best Dressed Team went to Here for the Boos and Brews.
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Weyburn Gold Wings goalie Amy Swayze made sure to cover up the puck, in this play during their game against the Notre Dame Hounds on Sept. 25 at Crescent Point Place. The Gold Wings were edged out 2-0 by the Hounds.
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By Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
A little initiative, a little encouragement, a little assistance, a little determination and voila, you have the makings of a popular Grade A Special Projects environment within the South East Cornerstone Public School Division.
Things like this just don’t happen, but a couple of educators/administrators who help make it happen, were in the SECPSD board room in Weyburn on September 18 to illustrate what can happen when initiative, imagination and will power meld into projects that help high school students gain additional credits.
The two administrators, Nicole Blackburn from Weyburn Comprehensive School (WCS) and Sarah Purves from the Oxbow Prairie Horizons School (both vice principals) were joined by WCS senior student Calla Hrynewich, who gave the board members an example of what this program offers.
The presentation was part of the board’s first open business session in the new academic year with the members addressing Cornerstone’s System Goal #1 that states, “our students have opportunities to learn and succeed in every school.”
Keith Keating, the division’s director of education introduced the topic by noting how the public schools in the southeast “strive to ensure every student, regardless of school, grade, diverse situation, or instructional delivery method, has every opportunity to learn and succeed.” He said that professional growth to support student learning will be en-
hanced through the Witsby platform, which will be implemented this academic year. Professional development will be advanced and delivered to support student assessment. Schools will also work with the Indigenous Education Responsibility Framework, and ensure schools have “understandings of trauma informed practices.”
Keating listed the various support professionals within the division such as career development counsellors, speech language pathologists, community education liaisons, intervention teachers and instructional coaches et al.
He also reported on how SECPSD has maintained a high graduation success rate for both nonIndigenous and First Nations students compared with provincial results.
Blackburn was first up to provide a video presentation on special project opportunities that some WCS students are developing to earn credits as an alternate pathway to a successful completion of grades, starting with Grade 10 candidates.
The program, she explained, allows students to work with mentors outside of the school to develop skills and abilities. Learning targets are individualized and specific to the students, she said. The program for each student will move forward with parental consent, proper student application and superintendent approval as well as mentor agreement with regular check-ins until the project is completed.
Blackburn said students show progress in various ways such as through power points, posters, vid-
eos, journals, photographs and demonstrations.
“They demonstrate an extension of their learning,” she said. This is not within a class environment. “It’s very individualized,” she added. Students choose this route for a variety of reasons and situations.
“I love talking about this because it’s quite exciting,” she said, noting later that paperwork can prove to be a bit challenging, but worth the time and effort.
This year WCS students had 13 projects submitted with 11 being completed, compared with five projects in the previous school year. There was an 86 per cent completion rate.
To illustrate the successful ventures students may embark on, Blackburn introduced Calla, the WCS student who has pursued credits in the challenging field of power lifting,
something she said she has pursued for a few years.
The Grade 12 student said the sport has helped her meet challenges such as mental health and nutrition concerns as well as managing a rigorous schedule. Her dedication has given her the opportunity to compete in world-wide competitions. This year the competition was in Malta, where she finished fifth in her weight class and qualified for next year’s in Costa Rica. She explained her favourite lift is the squat.
Calla’s flawless presentation gave board members an indication of what students can accomplish for credits without having to be within a structured school environment.
Purves was up next, talking about apprenticeship credits. This is also an area of pursuit that is generally done outside the structured school system.
Purves said students
WCS teacher, student talk about special projects
Weyburn Comp vice-principal Nicole Blackburn, along with student Calla Hrynewich, made a presentation to the Southeast Cornerstone School Division board about special projects that can earn students credits. Calla spoke about her passion for weight-lifting as her special project.
must pursue the credits under the supervision of a certified journeyperson or someone with approval from the Trade Certification Commission. Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised instructions.
“In work experiences Grade 10-12 students are sent into a multitude of industries in our community as volunteers to see first hand what a job site and job requirements can look like beyond the classroom,” she said quoting from the video presentation. She added, “once they begin, they love it.”
There are time challenges since usually the opportunities come only in one-hour segments. But, the students are doing it.
“They have to secure the job and then they come back to me,” she said. The check with parents happens then, as does the assurances from the journeyperson
willing to take on the task and some assessments.
Most of the assignments stay fairly local within the Oxbow and area community with such industries as Fast Trucking, SaskArc and Red Hawk being the most recent companies to join the project.
She said that not only does the student achieve academic credits but the hours they log also serve them well if they decide to pursue an apprenticeship in the selected profession.
Keating said the rural counsellors play a meaningful role in assisting the projects and students as they move onward. Purves concluded her presentation with an audio interview and conversation she had with Keegan, a senior student, who had chosen an adventure in welding as a choice for gaining additional credits within the apprenticeship program.
When you welcome friends and relatives into your home this holiday, make sure they’re greeted by a beautiful wreath hanging outside. Here are 10 festive options to adorn your front door.
1. A shallow, round woven basket wreath filled with faux fall foliage and small gourds
2. A deep green silk magnolia leaf wreath dotted with silver painted acorns
3. A grapevine wreath embellished with faux bittersweet vines and cranberries
4. A pine cone wreath adorned with metallic leaves, a burlap bow and copper glitter
5. A foam wreath wrapped in strips
For many families, a traditional meal is at the heart of their Thanksgiving celebrations. Some might argue that the holiday would be incomplete without a lavish turkey served alongside stuffing and gravy. So while a growing number of people are transitioning to a plant-based diet for ethical or environmental reasons, it can be particularly challenging to adapt holiday meals to this lifestyle.
And yet, there are many benefits to making plant protein and vegetables the stars of your Thanksgiving dinner. In addition to causing less pollution than meat options, a plant-based holiday meal tends to be healthier, makes use of seasonal ingredients and allows you to explore new flavors. Here are just a few delectable comfort food dishes to consider for this year’s spread:
• Hearty chickpea “meatloaf” with a maple glaze and thyme mashed potatoes
• Lentil, mushroom and walnut balls topped with a sweet pear-cranberry sauce
• Sweet potato gnocchi with an apple cider sauce and sauteed rapini
• Butternut squash vegducken, stuffed with eggplant, zucchini and an onion-lentil stuffing
• Tempeh shepherd’s pie or pot pie with corn, carrots and peas
• Individual pumpkins stuffed with rice, black beans, corn, cashews and mushrooms
of orange, yellow and red tulle
6. An olive branch wreath with dried white orchids and sprigs of lavender
7. A grapevine wreath decorated with fake apples, walnuts and cinnamon sticks
8. A gathered burlap wreath with faux sunflowers and sprigs of pine
9. A multi-color flint corn wreath filled in with dried husks and beige tulle
10. A floral wreath in fall colors with a “thankful” or “welcome” sign cut out of wood
Keep in mind that many of these suggestions can easily be adapted to create matching centerpieces for your dining table.
An additional perk is that most of these dishes can be prepared in more flexible portion sizes than the traditional 15-pound turkey or whole ham. This allows you to waste less food and prepare a hearty meal regardless of how many people will be gathered around the table this season.
If you’re not ready to forgo the turkey, consider opting for an organic or pasture-raised bird from a local farm. This sustainable choice is better for the environment and supports the regional economy.
If you’re looking for a festive way to spend time with your family over Thanksgiving, here are five fun games that will get everyone moving.
1. TURKEY TAG
Transform clothespins into turkeys using feathers, googly eyes and other craft supplies, then clip them on to the back of each player’s shirt. When the game begins, try to unpin other players’ turkeys without losing your own. The last person with a pin on their back wins.
2. SWEET POTATO RACE
The first person to roll a sweet potato across the floor and over the finish line wins. The catch is you can only use a spoon to push it. Alternatively, see who can blow a feather across the room the fastest using a turkey baster.
3. THANKSGIVING CHARADES
On individual pieces of paper, write down holiday-themed phrases such as marching in a parade, carving the turkey, setting the table, baking pumpkin pie and playing football. Take turns picking a phrase and silently acting it out while other players try to guess.
4. GRATITUDE PICK-UP STICKS
Use a multi-color set or make your own by painting wooden skewers. Assign a category (person, place, food, thing) to each color. When a player picks up that color stick, they have to say something they’re thankful for in that category.
5. TURKEY WADDLE
waddle across the finish line with their balloon still in place wins. For larger groups, create teams and make it a relay race.
Additionally, you can search online for Thanksgiving trivia, riddles and jokes to liven up your dinner table discussions.
This is a great game to play outdoors. Each player holds a balloon between their legs, and the first person to
Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday celebrated with family gatherings, feasts and expressions of gratitude. While you’re at the dinner table, impress everyone with these five fascinating facts about Canadian Thanksgiving that may surprise you:
Made in Canada
Did you know the first Thanksgiving actually took place in Canada? In 1578, explorer Martin Frobisher held a formal ceremony in present-day Nunavut to give thanks for his safe arrival in the New World. This happened more than 40 years before the first American Thanksgiving.
Different dates
Unlike its American counterpart, celebrated in late November, Canadian Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of October. This date aligns with Canada’s earlier harvest season and earlier winter.
The Maritimes opt out
Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday in most provinces. However, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick don’t officially observe Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving parades
Some Canadian cities host parades featuring floats and marching bands. One of the largest Thanksgiving Day parades occurs in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, attracting thousands of spectators.
Unique foods.
While turkey is a staple of Thanksgiving, the menu often includes unique regional dishes such as tourtière (meat pie), butter tarts and Nanaimo bars; foods you won’t find on an American Thanksgiving table.
This Thanksgiving, remember to give thanks for living in such a bountiful country that’s filled with delicious food, great people and endless opportunities!
