The City of Weyburn will have a full slate for the municipal election, with the final deadline today, Oct. 9, for filing nomination papers.
As of Tuesday morning, the following are candidates for mayor: incumbent Marcel Roy, Jeff Richards and Bruce Croft. For council, the following are candidates: incumbents John Corrigan, Laura Morrissette, Ryan Janke and Larry Heggs, and new candidates Kellie Sidloski, Dana Pretzer and Todd Be-
dore.
Voting in the advance polls will be on Nov. 7 from 5-9 p.m., and Nov. 9 from 1-5 p.m. at the Credit Union Spark Centre.
Special polls and election day will be Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Credit Union Spark Centre. The special polls are at the Weyburn General Hospital, Weyburn Special Care Home and Tatagwa View.
A person is eligible to vote in a municipal or school division election who, on election day, is a
Canadian citizen; is at least 18 years of age; has resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding day of the election and has resided in the City of Weyburn, or on land now in the municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election, or is the owner of assessable land in the City of Weyburn, or land now situated in the municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the
day of the election; and has not already voted in this election.
In addition to voting in person, the City is offering mail-in ballots as a convenient voting option for all eligible voters in the upcoming municipal election, set for Nov. 13. Applications are being accepted both in person and electronically.
To apply via electronically, email to election@ weyburn.ca to request a mail-in ballot package. Once the registration and
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declaration forms are completed, signed and submitted with the required ID, the returning officer will confirm the application by email.
Voters can also apply in person by visiting the returning office at City Hall, at 157 Third Street, during regular office hours. Voters must bring acceptable ID and complete a voter registration and declaration form.
The deadline to apply for a ballot electronically is Oct. 31 at 4 p.m., and the
deadline to apply in person is Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
Once the application is approved, voters will be added to the mail-in voter registry. A mail-in ballot package will be sent out as soon as the ballots become available. The criteria to be eligible to vote by mail-in ballot is the same as for voting in person. For more information on the election, contact the returning officer, Tina Clay, at election@weyburn.ca or visit the City of Weyburn website.
The Weyburn-Estevan police’s Joint Tactical Support Team held a training exercise in Weyburn on Friday morning, using the former building of Watson Distributors on New City Garden Road as the training location.
In the scenario, which the team members were not told about ahead of time, police responded to a call of a possible domestic situation, with a man yelling at a woman and dragging her into the building.
Two patrol members attended, and in the course of the scenario exercise, one was shot and
the other was not able to rescue him. The Joint Tactical Support Team and negotiators were called as it was a hostage situation.
“They did save the shot officer and they were able to negotiate the female hostage out of the building, then they dealt with the armed suspect,” said Deputy Chief Shane St. John, in describing the scenario set up for the exercise.
“This is a joint exercise. We do work closely together as a single team, which is very beneficial to the citizens of Weyburn and Estevan,” said the deputy chief.
show, the Aurora Borealis covered much of the skies above, the result of a strong
of Weyburn with a 10mm wide angle lens to show as much of the sky as possible
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Tactical squad moves in formation
The Weyburn-Estevan police’s Joint Tactical Support Team moved in to a vacant building, as they took part in
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Communithon Ambassadors visit schools
The Communithon Ambassadors paid a visit to Assiniboia Park School on Monday morning, and here dis-
played signs telling the students what community agencies are being supported by the annual telethon. From left are Falon Jordens, Nolan Uhren, Vaughn Wendel, Jarret Hayward, Spencer Bell, Anna Tronson, Whitney Lanz-McIntyre, Jyllian Payak and Ella Leko, with Brody Walter in front with the mike. The Ambassadors also visited Legacy Park School on Tuesday morning.
RCMP warning residents about jewelry scams
RCMP detachments in Saskatchewan have issued a warning to residents about fraudulent gold jewelry scams in the province, after some recent incidents.
Carlyle RCMP received a report of fraud on Sept. 13, at approximately 2:45 p.m. Investigation determined a motorist approached another motorist near Highway 13 and asked them for gas money. They then offered a gold ring in exchange for additional money.
Shaunavon RCMP received a report that a male motorist flagged an individual down and asked
them for gas money on Sept. 16. Once it was provided, the motorist asked for additional money and gave the individual a gold ring in exchange for it. The incidents, though still under investigation, are part of a trend of potential fraudsters approaching people in parking lots, gas stations, or other public locations and offering “gold jewelry” in exchange for money. The jewelry the fraudsters provide is not genuine gold and holds little value. If you are approached by someone trying to sell gold jewelry, do not follow through with their request and call the
police.
Saskatchewan RCMP warn the public that fake gold scams often occur through the following tactics:
• A scammer approaches their victim, offers to sell or trade them gold jewelry, and the victim later discovers the gold is not real.
• A scammer approaches their victim and asks for money, claiming they have lost their wallet and are in an emergent situation, such as needing money to pay a hospital bill or to escape a dangerous situation. The scammer then offers the victim gold
jewelry as collateral. The victim later discovers the gold is not real and receive no further contact from the scammer.
• A scammer approaches their victim and asks for help, often asking the victim for directions. As a way to thank the victim, the scammer offers the victim gold jewelry. When the victim declines, the scammer takes their jewelry back along with jewelry the victim is wearing.
Local NDP candidate voices concerns for education, health care
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Seth Lendrum is running as the NDP candidate for the Weyburn-Bengough riding in the upcoming provincial election.
Lendrum works in the local oilfield, and has had training as a medic, with a goal to one day complete schooling as a paramedic. He ran once before for the NDP, in the Estevan riding during the previous election campaign.
The son of a Weyburn Comp teacher and a Southeast Cornerstone board member, education is one of his priorities as a candidate.
“I’m a coach for football, for the U10 players. I think back to what it was like for me 20 years ago, and I wonder what’s it going to be like for them 20 years from now? So, education is a big thing for me. We need to bring more money back into the education system,” said Lendrum.
He is also concerned for elder care and health care, as he thinks about his parents possibly needing care in 20 years’ time.
“I’m a field medic and have some education as a paramedic,” he said, noting he has concerns about health care in Weyburn, as the hospital currently only has one anesthesiologist, plus Weyburn has had challenges retaining doctors here.
He’s also concerned that the Health ministry is talking about moving the microbiology lab out of Weyburn and not be housed in the new hospital that is currently under construction.
“There are a lot of younger families on my block, and they’re wondering, ‘what’s going on with the teachers?’ When you take $2 billion out of the system over the last 12 years, you can see where the teachers get upset,” he added.
“They want to have all of that shipped to Regina. Why are we trying to get rid of a service that is used here all the time?” he asked.
Report all information about fake gold and jewelry scams to your local RCMP at 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers. com.
He noted that families learned how important and crucial teachers are during the COVID pandemic, as they found out teaching their kids at home during the lockdowns was not a substitute for good teachers.
As for why he wants to run in this election, Lendrum noted that both his grandfather and father have always told him, “If you want something done, you have to get your fingers in the pie.”
Duplicate Bridge Club offers lessons
The Weyburn Duplicate Bridge Club plays on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. and on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Wheatland Senior Centre. All bridge players are welcome to come and play.
For anyone wanting to learn how to play bridge or refresh how to play the game, the Weyburn Duplicate Bridge Club will offer lessons this fall. Please contact Barry Mactaggart at 306-861-2121 if you are interested in taking bridge classes. Dates are yet to be determined.
On September 9, with three tables playing, first place went to Gord Bell and Jim Kaz, followed by Barry Mactaggart and Marg Stewart in second.
Three and a half tables played on Sept. 12, and first place went to Millie Nimegeers and Jerry Ponto, second place went to Gord Bell and Marg Stewart, and third place went to Theresa Istace and Erskine Sandiford.
September 16 had three tables and there was a tie for first between the pair of Erskine and Mildred Sandiford, and the pair of Lucie Nickel and Theresa Istace.
Four tables played on Sept. 19 and in a very close game the top three teams were within one per cent of one another with Barry Mactaggart and Lucie Nickel taking first place; Gord Belland Terry Bendickson placing second, and
Grant and Nancy Paulson coming third.
September 23 had three tables in play, and finishing in first place were Theresa Istace and Lucie Nickel, while Gord Bell and Barry Mactaggart came second.
On Sept. 26 there were three tables and Jerry Ponto and Millie Nimegeers claimed first place, while Marg Stewart and Diane Bell took second. The last game of the month played on Sept. 30 had three tables, and Gord Bell and Barry Mactaggart had a very strong game playing at 76 per cent to claim first place; and second place went to Theresa Istace and Lucie Nickel.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
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Playing for Oktoberfest at the Legion Weyburn band “Assorted Nuts” performed a variety of rock and country classics for their set at the Weyburn Legion’s Oktoberfest fundraiser event on Saturday evening. From left are guitarist Mark Girardin, Don Pokletar on drums, Johnny Knox on bass, and Leo Alexander on guitar. There were food and drink specials on, along with a silent auction, along with the live entertainment.
Food and beverage sampling will be featured at ‘Flavours of Fall’
The Weyburn Agricultural Society presents the seventh annual Flavours of Fall on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Weyburn Exhibition Hall, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Come enjoy an evening of food and beverage sampling, live entertainment, socializing and dancing. You can sample a selection of food from Weyburn’s restaurants as well as craft beers, spirits, and wine.
For the live entertainment, the evening will kick off with an acoustic set featuring Pat Acton with his guitar, followed by the high-energy Wildfire Band.
Those who arrive before 9 p.m. will be entered
to win a fully-stocked beverage centre. Safe rides to and from the event are available courtesy of Barber Motors. Rides can be arranged by calling 306-842-4052 the day of the event. Tickets are $20 per personon sale at Pharmasave Weyburn, and pre-sale tickets will be available until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tickets at the door will $25 per person. Identification will be required for entry, as no minors will be allowed. If you can’t make it down to Pharmasave, tickets are available for purchase online as well, by going to https://events. frontdoor.plus/event/872
Weyburn police arrest person for break-and-enter, theft charges
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 94 calls for service during the period of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, resulting in a total of 22 charges. Of the charges, 11 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and 11 under the Traffic Safety Act.
Police were dispatched to a break and enter on Oct.
3. Through the investigation, it was determined that a detached garage on the north end of Weyburn was broken into and a motorbike and pedal bike were stolen. Shortly after the investigation began, police located and returned the motorbike and pedal bike back to the owner. A male was subsequently arrested for break
and enter and possession of stolen property. The male was released from custody with a future court date.
In the early morning of Oct. 5 while police were on patrol, a vehicle was observed to be driving erratically. A traffic stop was completed on the vehicle and the driver showed signs of being impaired by
Mainprize Park Foundation has first golf tourney fundraiser
The Dr. Mainprize Park Foundation held its firstever Par 3, nine-hole golf tournament on Sept. 14, followed by a supper, live auction, silent auction, and Dutch auction at Mainprize Regional Park.
The event received overwhelming support from the community, bringing the Foundation close to achieving 100 per cent of its sponsorship goals. The day was nothing short of perfect, with 144 golfers competing for the chance to win a $1 million hole-in-one
prize. Cash prizes totaling $500 were awarded at each hole, with $200 going to the golfer closest to the pin, $200 for the longest putt, and $100 for the closest to the line.
As the tournament wrapped up, a large crowd gathered to see if any winners could land the elusive hole-in-one prize. While no one claimed the grand prize, the competition was fierce, and spirits remained high. Participants were then treated to a delicious roast beef supper, prepared
by Chef Ron’s Kitchen of Mainprize Park. The evening’s auctions — live, Dutch, and silent — kept the excitement going as attendees bid on a wide range of items, including unique handcrafted pieces. The Dr. Mainprize Park Foundation, a not-for-profit registered Saskatchewan Corporation, officially began operations on May 21, 2024. Its mandate is to support capital improvements, infrastructure development, and the ongoing operation of Mainprize Regional Park.
a drug. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for impaired driving by a drug and tests were complete by a Drug Recognition Expert. The male was subsequently charged with impaired driving along with several charges for failing to comply with release conditions. The passenger of the vehicle was also arrested and charged with failing to comply with release conditions.
Weyburn Police Service members joined in the Walk for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 along with elders, students and other members of the community.
Police received a report of a domestic situation on
Oct. 2, which was escalating. Police responded to the residence and spoke with individuals who were having a disagreement. Police were able to defuse the situation and assisted with providing further resources for the involved individuals.
A call was received about a customer at a local store who was angry and aggressive towards employees on Oct. 3. Police responded immediately and due to police presence, the customer left the business. Police spoke further with all people involved and it was determined that there was nothing criminal in nature that occurred.
Police recognized an individual who was on release conditions with a curfew later in the evening on Oct. 6. That individual attempted to flee from police, however was arrested a short time later. The male is remanded in custody and charged with failing to comply with a release order and breaching his conditional sentence order.
*Anyone with information regarding any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at 306-848-3250, the RCMP at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The provincial government has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Because people with disabilities work in many businesses and organizations in the community, the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop is taking this month to highlight some success stories to raise awareness and create opportunities.
“We work with a number of businesses in our community to facilitate employment for the folks we serve,” said executive director Jeff Richards.
“Hiring a person who experiences a disability brings a whole new dynamic to the workplace, and we generally hear about how staff morale increases, productivity increases, and the whole place is more fun.”
In addition, there is a national campaign called “Light It Up NDEAM” that happens on Thursday, Oct. 17. That evening, everyone who wants to support Disability Employment Awareness Month is asked to light up their business or home with purple lights.
“Increasing awareness in this way helps us start the conversation with people, about what having someone with a disability working in your business might be like,” added Richards.
Throughout the month, the Wor-Kin Shop is working with the business community to raise awareness of the benefits of employing people who experience disabilities.
Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to call the WorKin Shop and talk with an employment coordinator.
The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop was incorporated in 1971 and are governed by a board of directors comprised of committed community volunteers.
16th Street project has new contractor
The City of Weyburn announced that A&B Concrete of Weyburn will be the new contractor to finish up this project on 16th Street, after the City removed the original contractor. The project was to replace a storm sewer line along the western edge of 16th Street, and is expected to be done by Oct. 16, weather permitting.
City of Weyburn names A&B Concrete as new contractor for 16th Street project
The City of Weyburn announced that A&B Conrete of Weyburn has been selected to complete the storm sewer main replacement project on 16th Street.
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The City of Weyburn’s Parks department began their fall weed control operations in Jubilee Park on Tuesday, and will go to Thursday, Oct. 10, weather permitting.
“Completing weed control in the fall is the
A&B Concrete was the next lowest bidder from the original Request for Proposal process, and stepped in after the removal of the original contractor.
A&B began work at the site on Thursday, and is expected to complete the project by Oct. 16, weather permitting.
The City said in a statement they are grateful to A&B Concrete for their ability to prioritize this time-sensitive project and adjust their schedule on short notice.
This project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and maintain essential infrastructure.
“We understand that construction can cause disruptions, and we sincerely appreciate the community’s understaning and patience as we work to improve the city’s stormwater management system,” said city engineer Renee Cugnet.
City crews begins fall weed control in Jubilee Park
best way to get ahead of weed growth in the spring,” said Curtis Block, parks manager. “This ensures that our parks and green spaces are healthier and easier to maintain when the warmer months return.”
During the application process, clear signage will be displayed to mark treated areas. In addition, residents are encouraged to look for pink flagging in these areas to ensure public safety and awareness.
The City is asking city
residents to avoid treated areas and refrain from allowing children or pets to enter these spaces for 24 hours after the application. Once the 24-hour period has passed, the City will remove the signage and flags, indicating the area is safe to access. For up-to-date information, visit Weyburn. ca and follow the City of Weyburn’s social media channels. Spraying locations will also be announced through the Weyburn Alerts app.
Wheatland holds games, tournament
The Weyburn Wheatland Seniors Centre held a number of games for the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 5, including a tournament, with the following results.
The Wheatland Seniors Centre was abuzz when 32 people from Weyburn, Regina, Fort Qu’Appelle, Lampman, Kenosee Lake and surrounding districts attended a bridge tournament on Oct. 5.
The winners were, in first place Mustafa of Regina, and Dave Frayn of Weyburn, with a whopping score of 9790. In second place was Colleen and Denis of Fort Qu’Appelle, and tied for third were Jerry Ponto and Millie Nimegeers of Weyburn, and Dan Horsman and Marj Hutchison of Fort Qu’Appelle with a score of 7550.
Marlene Szczecinski and others helped in preparing the lunch, which
was enjoyed by all.
The winners of Spades on Sept. 30 were Marge Schultz in first; Kathy Carson in second, and Ray Boucher in third.
In military whist on Sept. 30, the team of Elaine Frasz, Jeanne Molnar, Ray and Connie Boucher won first place; the team of Coral Schindel, Marj McLeod, Eva Morley and Jeannette Tonn placed second; Sherrill Taylor, Betty Knibbs, Jean Knibbs and Kathy Carson were third; and Marie Marcotte, Sheila Wendel, Garth White and Shelly Schlamp came fourth.
The winners of Kaiser on Oct. 1 were, in first, Rose Levesque and Shirley Sparks; in second, Gladys Lokken and Ray Boucher; in third, Marg Schultz and Fay Johnson; and in fourth, Mildred Sandiford and Coral Schindel.
In Canasta on Oct. 2, Cristine Herlick won first; Shirley Cherpin came second; Ione Schnell placed third; Janet Van Winkoop was fourth; and Phyllis Lindskog came fifth.
The winners of HiLow Whist on Oct. 2 were Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson in first; Ray and Connie Boucher in second; Janet Van Winkoop and Emily Zyla in third; and Cris Herlick and Phyllis Lindskog in fourth. In Thursday Crib, first went to Theresa Istace and Shirley Hubbs; second was Ruth Boren and Marie Marcotte; third was Marg Schultz and Brenda Paul. In shuffleboard held on Oct. 4, Janet Van Winkoop and Shirley Sparks won first place; Mel Schindel and Ray Boucher were second; and Will Van Roon was third.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Banquet, auction held for Youth Centre
The Weyburn Youth Centre held their annual fundraising banquet and auction on Saturday evening at the Knox Hall. The event had many items in the silent auction, along with some items in the live auction. Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
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editorial opinion review
Modesty amongst the mayhem of the news
Everybody these days seems to have a day or week to toot their own horn. It just so happens in 2024 that October 6 to 12 is National Newspaper Week.
In a fast-paced world with literally dozens of distractions vying for attention each minute of the day, does anyone really care? That is the question.
We think they do and despite a horribly bashful disposition, publishers and editors should talk a little more about their role in a world ruled by clicks and outrage as opposed to good stories, solid news and community information with value. Publishing news of consequence, whether that be reporting on local and county council or school board and court coverage, residents deserve to know why taxes are going up and what services those choices provide. Readers also need to know about the good things in their community which add to quality of life and the very human dynamic of family in all its forms.
Dancing lights in ‘Living Skies’ EDITORIAL
The rise of social media and various online outlets that provide a glimpse of the world, may satisfy some appetites, but not all. For thinking people – those who choose to exercise their freedom to understand what’s happening around them – there are newspapers and news sites. Rather than accept a press release or self-serving message, free thinkers want to know more. The 5 w’s – who, what, when, where and why – are critical questions if truth is to reign free and understanding is to evolve.
Much like a fast-food diet, relying on quick and easy bites rather than taking time for a healthy meal eventually catches up. That might explain why there are so many misconceptions about the mainstream media and how that filters down to community newspapers. All products and purposes are the not the same and many community newspapers are owned by local people, employing local journalists and supporting local businesses.
As 2024 draws to a close, great optimism still exists within the legions of independent proprietors across Canada. Faith in humanity factors into that, but the forces that have forged this era of distrust – for financial gain – remain strong and in some senses are getting stronger. Although the documented downside to social media and algorithms are cause for great concern, these apprehensions will pale in comparison once AI (artificial intelligence) is deployed on a commercial scale. Surveillance capitalism and the pilfering of people’s privacy will only expand in the absence of leadership on the issue. As a footnote, the Governor of California just vetoed the first bill of its kind that would have addressed AI’s reach. Potential tech job losses were noted as part of his rationale, but we have no doubt that the power of tech giants to affect electoral outcomes did too. Politicians are running scared.
Thanks for your support and encouragement as we celebrate National Newspaper Week 2024.
— Dave Adsett, Chair of
News Media Canada
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Saskatchewan is not called “Land of the Living Skies” for nothing, as anyone in this province who’s had their eyes cast upwards can tell you.
In the summertime, there are thunderstorms with lightning galore to keep things interesting, and this year there were storms right into mid-September, which was nice to see.
Year-round, however, are the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. These aren’t unique to Saskatchewan, I know, but with our wide open skies, they are a treat to watch on a cloudless night.
There was a display of the Northern Lights on Sunday night which was partially obscured by clouds for a time, but were still very bright once the clouds moved away.
Monday night was a different story, as there were no clouds in the sky at all, and the entire dome of the sky overhead was filled with the Aurora Borealis, with more colours than we normally see this far south.
The phenomenon is caused by streams of particles from the sun, which travel through space and hit the upper atmosphere.
According to Royal Observatory astronomer Tom Kerss, the main colour of green that we see is oxy-
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gen in the atmosphere interacting with the solar particles.
When we see red, as was visible on Monday night, this is caused by very high altitude oxygen, and according to Kerss, only appears when the aurora is particularly energetic.
Thus, Saskatchewan was very much earning her motto of the “Living Skies”, as the curtains of the Northern Lights covered the sky from east to west, not just to the north.
Normally, the particles are drawn to Earth’s magnetic poles in the north and south, but what we saw covered the entire sky, as clearly there was a very active and strong solar storm.
There was a display like this earlier this year, which I saw at my brother’s place in Golden Prairie, north of Maple Creek in the southwest, with lots of colours evident - and what’s more, these displays were seen around the world.
This latest burst of aurora activity was very nearly as strong as that earlier one, and social media had photos posted from all over the province as people saw varying shades of colours.
We enjoy our hours of sunshine and nice sunsets, but the nighttime can also bring great beauty.
Letter: the truth behind Canada Post’s financial narrative
Submitted by Brahm Enslin and Eric Toupin-Selinger, Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Recent media reports have perpetuated a misleading narrative about Canada Post’s financial health, framing its fiscal challenges as “losses” that justify sweeping changes to the postal service. This portrayal, however, masks a deeper agenda that could jeopardize both jobs and the quality of public service.
Over the past few years, Canada Post has been heavily investing in its infrastructure. The Corporation committed $4 billion over a five-year period starting in 2021 to restructure its operations. These investments are not indicative of financial losses but rather represent capital expenditures aimed at transforming the service to focus more on parcel delivery, in response to declining letter volumes.
This shift, while seemingly logical, conceals a more troubling motive: austerity measures designed to reduce costs through automation, service reductions and job cuts. The prevalent media narrative that Canada Post needs to become more “flexible” to remain sustainable is, in reality, a strategy to justify these austerity measures.
The public discourse, largely influenced by Canada Post itself, has overshadowed the true purpose of these changes. As a government-regulated entity, Canada Post services are a common good for all citizens. Canada Post should prioritize enhancing service accessibility and reliability across the country, rather than focusing solely on profitability.
The current board, led by President and CEO Doug Ettinger, is pushing a strategy that aligns Canada Post more closely with private sector competitors, specifically in the parcel delivery market. This shift, while seemingly progressive, places Canada Post in direct competition with well-established private firms, potentially diverting resources from less profitable areas, leading to further reduction of services and or access for the public.
Historically, public pressure has successfully de-
fended vital services. For instance, during the 2015 federal election, the “Save Door-to-Door” campaign led by public demand reversed the Conservative government’s plan to end door-to-door delivery. This victory underscores the power of collective advocacy in preserving essential services.
The battle to protect Canada Post is ongoing. Postal workers have proposed an alternative vision through the “Delivering Community Power” initiative. This plan advocates for expanding Canada Post’s services to include banking, elder check-ins, electric vehicle charging stations, rural internet access, and other community support functions in rural and underserved areas. By leveraging its extensive network, existing infrastructure, Canada Post could transform into a crucial community hub, rather than merely cutting costs.
Polling commissioned by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers indicates that many Canadians support this broader vision for Canada Post read the poll results here. This vision builds on successful international models that integrate diverse services into the postal system, enhancing its value to communities of all sizes.
For those interested in understanding the financial context, it’s crucial to recognize that the reported $746 million loss for last year is part of a larger $4 billion capital investment strategy, not an actual deficit. This investment, averaging $800 million annually until 2026, reflects strategic development rather than financial shortfall learn more here.
Despite the media’s focus on Canada Post’s alleged financial troubles, the facts reveal a different story. If the losses were truly indicative of poor performance, it raises the question: why has Doug Ettinger, who became President and CEO in March 2019, not been held accountable if his leadership is as ineffective as suggested? The future of Canada Post affects every Canadian. It’s crucial to support the Delivering Community Power campaign and advocate for a postal service that continues to serve all communities effectively. Your involvement is vital in shaping a future where Canada Post remains a cornerstone of our public service.
Fire Department ready to protect city and area
prior to practice
A fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you with just a few minutes to safely evacuate. This means every member of your household needs to be prepared to act quickly in an emergency. If you haven’t done so already, here are four things you should do to protect your family. Install an alarm system
You should have at least one smoke alarm and one carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home, as well as near the bedrooms. Regularly make sure they function by holding down the test button until the alarm goes off. Always keep extra
batteries in the house.
Buy a portable extinguisher
Make sure you have a working fire extinguisher on hand to quickly put out small fires before they cause extensive damage. Install it in a visible location out of the reach of children, ideally on a wall near an exit. Additionally, make sure you know how to use it.
Create an evacuation plan
Draw a floorplan of your home that clearly identifies possible exits, escape routes and a meeting point. This diagram should also note the location of fire ex -
tinguishers and alarms around the house. Conduct a fire drill at least once a year to ensure everyone can evacuate your home within three minutes.
Keep exits clear
Exits should be free of obstructions at all times. In the winter, make sure snow is promptly cleared away from doors and ground-floor windows, and that none of these exits are frozen shut. Additionally, make sure furniture and other objects don’t block escape routes.
These simple steps can help keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
Members of the Weyburn Fire Department gathered just
in 2023 at the Weyburn Fire Hall. In the back row from left are Chief Trent Lee, with Jessi the fire dog; Capt. Lindsey Leko, Tim Sawatzky, Capt. George Kerr, Capt. Kevin Cooke, Jeremy Van Roon, Jim Greig, Kyle Doan, Rob Jake and Katelyn Gateman. In front are Landor Kyrylchuk, Mike Hudson, Charles Hignett, Jim Ereth, Kelsey Arnott, Sherri Lawrek, Jola Bell-Erb and Danielle Koeslag. (Note: Kyrylchuk is no longer with the Fire Department.)
Archive Photo 9885 – Greg Nikkel
Watching the puck go in Red Wings player Cyprus Smith-Davis, left, looked to see the puck go in the net, along with teammate Turner McIntyre, who assisted on this goal by Max Chakrabarti in the first period on Friday night versus Flin Flon.The Red Wings were doubled up, 4-2, by the Bombers, then Weyburn beat Nipawin by the score of 6-2.
Eagles clinch second with win over Cyclones
The Weyburn Comp Eagles football team went to Moose Jaw on Saturday for a showdown against the Central Cyclones. With winds gusting up to 90km/h, the game was certainly affected by the weather.
The Eagles started the game receiving the opening kickoff and working against the wind. The opening kickoff was returned 40 yards by Spencer Bell, which gave the Eagles great field position. With the wind so strong, it was impossible to punt into
the wind so there were lots of third down gambles on the day. On the Eagles’ third play after the opening kickoff, Maddow Taillon caught a short pass from Nolan Uhren and ran 58 yards for the opening touchdown. There was no more scoring in the first half. To start the second half, the Cyclones, with the wind, drove to the Eagles five-yard line, but the defense held them out of the end zone. Unable to move the ball against the wind
the Eagles conceded a safety making the score 7-2. To start the fourth quarter the Cyclones repaid the safety and the score was 9-2.
The Eagles finally broke the game open in the fourth quarter with Spencer Bell scoring on a 30-yard run, and Jarret Hayward scoring on a 30-yard catch and run. A kick off single by Tace Odima rounded out the scoring for a 24-2 Eagles win.
The Eagles will round out their regular season on Saturday, Oct. 12 when the Estevan Elecs come to
town. This game will be the team’s Seniors day where the Eagles will honor the Grade 12 players and families of the Eagles program before the game.
The win against the Cyclones guarantees the Eagles second place and a first-round home playoff game on October 19. Their opponent will be decided next week when Moose Jaw Central plays Yorkton to decide third and fourth place in the standings. Balgonie finished first overall as they have not lost any games this season yet.
Red Wings split home games vs Hawks, Bombers
The Weyburn Red Wings posted a win and a loss over the weekend, with two home games at Crescent Point Place.
The Wings had their first win of the new season on Saturday night, as they defeated the Nipawin Hawks 6-2, and lost 4-2 to the Flin Flon Bombers on Friday night.
In the win, Cyprus
Smith-Davis got Weyburn on the board first, assisted by Ethan Dekay and Jerome Maharaj, followed by Max Chakrabarti, assisted by Blake Betson and Liam Fitzgerald.
Dekay scored in the second period, with assists from Dallen Oxelgren and Fitzgerald.
Smith-Davis notched his second goal of the night in the third period, assisted by Maharaj and Chakrabarti, then Dekay got his second goal of the night, with assists to Maharaj and Turner McIntyre.
Dekay then earned a hattrick, with assists to Chad Lebeau and Fitzgerald. Angelo Zol was in goal for the full game, making 34 saves on 36 shots on net.
On Friday night, the Red Wings had a good start as they led 2-0 after the first period. Goals were by Chakrabarti, assisted by Maharaj and McIntyre, and by Josh Karman, assisted by
The Weyburn U18
AAA Gold Wings posted back-to-back wins over the weekend over the Prince Albert MannNorthway Northern Bears.
The first win was a shutout win of 3-0 on Saturday afternoon, and this was followed up with a 3-2 overtime win on Sunday afternoon, both at Crescent Point Place.
The shutout was a first for goaltender Tila Boyd, who stopped all 42 shots on net for the win.
The Gold Wings first goal came in the first period with three minutes to go, as Jade Olszewski scored on an assist from Hallie Parada.
Julia Durr scored in the second period, with Peyton Halayka assisting, and Kiah Shields rounded out the scoring in the third period, assisted by Kadence Dansereau.
On Sunday, Weyburn
Dekay and Maharaj. The second goal was disputed by the Bombers, as the puck was flipped in just before the net was knocked off its moorings when a Red Wing was pushed into the net. After that, the goals were all by the Bombers, with one in the second period, and three in the third.
Dazza Mitchell was in net for the game, except when he was pulled briefly for the extra attacker in the third period. In total, he made 30 saves on 34 shots on net.
In team news, the Red Wings announced their leadership team for the season, with Blake Betson named captain, along with assistants Cyprus SmithDavis, Braigh LeGrandeur and Jerome Maharaj.
In the front office, the Red Wings have hired Marshall Bakken as the new assistant general manager for the team.
Coming up this week, the Red Wings were in Melville on Tuesday night, Oct. 8, to visit the Millionaires, then will be on the road to Assiniboia on Friday, Oct. 11, for a neutral-site game against the Notre Dame Hounds. Weyburn will then host the Yorkton Terriers on Saturday, Oct. 12, with newly-traded Keenan Ingram in the Terriers’ lineup.
was first on the scoreboard as Kamryn Kish scored, assisted by Dansereau and Madelyn Sittler. Prince Albert tied the game in the second period’s only goal, and then took the lead in the third. The Gold Wings tied the game back up with 59 seconds left in the game, with Dansereau scoring, assisted by Kish and Shields. The winning goal came on the powerplay 8:25 into overtime from Dansereau, assisted by Hannah Guttormson and Kish.
Amy Swayze was in net for the full game and overtime period, and made 35 saves on 37 shots on net.
The Gold Wings will have an exhibition game at home on Wednesday, Oct. 16, then will be on the road to Swift Current for two games on the weekend of Oct. 26-27.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
WCS Jr. A girls win in Oxbow
The Weyburn Comp Eagles Jr. A girls won the Oxbow volleyball tournament this weekend. It was a 10-team tournament and Weyburn finished first in pool play and then beat Estevan in the semifinal. This put them versus Carnduff in the final, and they won by scores of 25-16 and 25-17. Standing from left are coach Bryan Fleck, Summer Vogel, Sadie Hodgkin, Alayna Ehrhardt, Katie Swayze, Paizlee Schneider,Yuna Lee, Izzy Cugnet and assistant coach Heidi Vogel. In front are Eliza Gall, Aunna Andersonm Nicole Dayaan and Sophie Pollock.
Photo courtesy Bryan Fleck
Watching the puck Gold Wings goalie Tila Boyd kept a close watch on this Prince Albert player during the first game versus the Bears in Weyburn. Boyd earned a shutout as the Gold Wings won this game 3-0 on Saturday, and won 3-2 on Sunday, both over Prince Albert.
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sports
Kicking off to start the game
Weyburn U14 Falcons player Sawyer Vennard did the kickoff to start their game versus the Moose Jaw Vikings on Friday evening, for their last regular season game.The Falcons fell 20-12 to the Vikings, and playoffs are now to start for the minor football teams.
Running for the first down and more Weyburn U14 Falcons player Brenden Hope was on the run to gain as many yards as he could, during their game versus the Moose Jaw Vikings on Friday evening. The Falcons fell to the Vikings by the score of 20-12, with playoffs now to start for the minor football league.
After attending the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in September, Para swimmer Shelby Newkirk and Para cyclist Keely Shaw of Midale, claimed bronze in their respective sport to share Athlete of the Month honours. Newkirk claimed her first Paralympic medal in the women’s S6 100-metre backstroke event. In addition, Newkirk swam in two other individual eventsS7 100-m freestyle (11th) and S6 50-m freestyle (fourth), as well as joined in two mixed team relay events.
Meanwhile on the track, Shaw raced to bronze in the C4 3,000-m individual pursuit event, the second Paralympic medal of her career. She competed in three additional Para cycling events – C4 individual time trial (fifth), C4-5 500-m time trial (10th) and C4-5 road race (15th). Both athletes attended Paris as their second consecutive Paralympic games, following Tokyo 2020. Newkirk was nominated by Swim Sask and Shaw was nominated by Sask Cycling.
Weyburn minor football teams
busy on weekend
The Weyburn U12 West Country Ravens took to the field in Assiniboia in a nail-biter over the weekend.
The game came down to the final seconds as Weyburn needed a score and a convert to tie the game with less than a minute to go.
Landon Leroux came up big in the moment and scored the touchdown on a long run, however the convert attempt was stopped, leaving little time on the clock and the scoreboard ended up in Assiniboia’s favour 46-45.
Leroux finished the night with 347 yards rushing as well as 60 yards passing. Jep Ferguson had over 100 yards rushing.
Maddax Annis caught a TD pass. Overall the of -
fense looked good and marched the ball well.
The defense got a few key stops and turnovers and did an admirable job against a talented Rockets offense. Rhys Fowler tied his game-high 15 tackles, a few helpers and a forced fumble. Mayhem Haider, Mac Hillstead and Nate Cornish each tallied a handful of tackles leading the Ravens defense to a solid afternoon.
Now the Ravens will turn their attention to playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m. vs the Moose Jaw Spartans. The Weyburn U14 Falcons played a home game on Friday, hosting the Moose Jaw Vikings at WMF Field. The Vikings claimed the win by a score of 20-12.
A number of Weyburn LAX players took part in the Field Lacrosse provincials recently. The U11 Rattlers led the scoreboard going undefeated.
The Weyburn U15 age division split up and helped bring gold home for Moose Jaw and bronze home for Regina teams. The U19 age division joined forces with the South and lost in overtime 2-1 to the North. It was described as an unforgettable game. All-star awards went to the following Weyburn players: The U15 All Star Attack: Leo Missal; U19 All Star Mid Field: Jack Missal; and the U19 All Star Defence: Nash Hignett.
Weyburn ball player Cooper Knox was selected with a Team Sask U15 team that travelled to Phoenix, Ariz., for a tournament on the weekend.
The Team Sask U15 played four games in that tournament, in 42-degree heat, and ended up in the
consolation final on Sunday.
Team Sask lost that final consolation “pool game” 3-2. There were about 50 teams in the tournament that had several pools of teams, most from the Southwest USA.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Making a shot on net
Gold Wings player Kamryn Kish came in on the net as the Prince Albert goalie handled the puck, in this play on Saturday versus the Bears. The Gold Wings won this game 3-0 for their first win of the season, and won 3-2 on Sunday afternoon, also over the Bears.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
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Runner-up in story contest
Emily Schick, seven, of Weyburn was a runner-up in a national story contest in her age category. She submitted a story to DC Canada’s 2024 Children’s Story Writing Contest.
October highlighted by music, pumpkin carving at library
The month of October will be busy at the Weyburn Public Library, with such featured activities as a live performance by the Regina Symphony Orchestra, and family pumpkin carving in time for Halloween night.
Core players from the RSO will come to put on a performance at the Weyburn Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 10, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Family pumpkin carving will be held for two sessions on Thursday, Oct. 24, at either 6 or 7 p.m. There will be one pumpkin per family available, along with carving tools and patterns.
Saskatchewan Library Week will be held from Oct. 13-19, and the Weyburn library will feature a scavenger hunt, where participants can be entered for a prize.
For children, there are a number of activities for juniors (ages six to eight) and tween (ages nine to 12).
Today, Oct. 9, there will be pool noodle quidditch and dodgeball at
4 p.m. for the junior age group. A mason jar scarecrow craft will held on Oct. 16 for juniors, and on Tuesday, Oct. 15 for tweens.
Then for a chef class, the junior group can make monster mac-and-cheese with edible eyeballs on Tuesday, Oct. 29, or the tweens on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. both days.
Preschoolers can take part in kitchen play and silly monster apple bites on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m., and then on Oct. 28, have eyeball soup, witches brew and a bone dig.
Morgan Kelly will have family literacy sessions on Friday, Oct. 11 and Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Activities for teens include making fake blood on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m.; doing Halloween rock painting with Krystal from Collabartive Studio, also on Oct. 15, at 6 p.m., and making googly eye skulls on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.
Teens can come hear a podcast about ghosts and mysteries on Wednesday,
Oct. 16, and make and eat pizza. A “Hallo-Scream” teen after-hours party for Halloween will be held on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., with an evening of snacks, games and music.
For adults, they can come learn how to make perogies on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m., or do some soap-carving with the Weyburn wood-carvers today, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m.
The adult book club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about the book, “Still Life” by Louise Penny. Come hear some spooky Weyburn ghost stories on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
A Repair Café with the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council will be held at the library on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The library’s annual fall book sale and art auction will be held on Nov. 14-16, and the library will start to take book donations, or art or holiday decorations, on Oct. 28 until Nov. 12.
Weyburn student Emily Schick, 7, is runner-up in national story contest
Weyburn student Emily Schick, age 7, submitted a short story to DC Canada’s 2024 Children’s Story Writing Contest for their yearly anthology called “A Story A Day by Kids for Kids Collection”.
She was not selected as a prize winner, but was selected as a runner-up. Her story will be illustrated by a professional and published in the anthology.
“My story is called ‘The day the snow got in
the house’. It’s about a family who wakes up and finds snow all over the house. They build a snowman in the house,” said Emily of her story.
“I’m proud that my work is being published
and I can’t wait to see it in the book. I’m most looking forward to reading it and seeing the pictures of my story,” she added. This is the same contest that her sister Madisyn won in 2022. The
Shifts in finances for Southeast Cornerstone SD
By Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
Marilyn Yurkiw, manager of finance and payroll for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, sat down with the board members on September 18 in the division’s head office in Weyburn to go over current financial details. She pointed out how the financial facts and figures will continue to shift as year-end processes are completed.
“Changes are coming, there will be differences from this version,” she told the board members and chairwoman Audrey Trombley during the board’s first open business meeting since the summer break.
Yurkiw generally provides quarterly summaries and financial breakdowns to assist the board in assessing the pace of finances as the fiscal year progresses.
As of August 31 of this year, total revenues had reached $109,836,601 while expenditures surpassed the $111 million
mark, leaving the division with an operating deficit of just under $1.5 million.
Shifting into more detail, Yurkiw talked about current and expected grants from the provincial government and delved into some of the other revenue bearing areas such as tuition fees, school generated funds, complementary and external services, plus ad hoc items noted simply as “other revenue.”
Complementary services revenue is used to provide programs not primarily for the traditional K-12 programming, but enhance the division’s ability to deliver those programs. Currently this area of revenue is about $48,500 over budget and external services, such as cafeteria operations is also higher than budget by just over $104,000.
On the other revenue file, the division is about $1.9 million over budget thanks to the combination of additional revenue from the Microsoft class action process, Workers’
Compensation reimbursements, gains on sales of capital assets and various facility reimbursements that were not anticipated in the budget.
Again, the shifts continue on the expenses side of the ledger with the governance (board) expenses being just under budget by about $11,000 and administration expenses also below budget by about $76,500.
Instruction expenses are also under budget by a significant $3.64 million, but Yurkiw explained this will change when the expense is recognized for a support program and August salary accruals, retro salary accruals and other year-end adjustments are undertaken.
Plant operations are currently about $1 million over budget, due mainly to preventive maintenance programs that weren’t originally included in the budget and another one that was started earlier than planned.
On the transportation side, expenses are just about $740,000 under budget.
This variance is mostly due to bus driver salaries and benefits being lessened due to routes that were vacant during the year.
Tuition and related fees to pay for students attending nearby divisions instead of Cornerstone and adult basic education programs at the Southeast College are $11,000 under budget. Complementary and external services expenses are under budget by just under $26,000 on the complementary services side and $211,000 over budget within the external services area. This variance, Yurkiw explained, contained costs associated with the Estevan Early Years programmer position and higher budget driven costs in education and cafeteria supplies.
Yurkiw also briefly addressed the status of assets under construction with some tangible asset additions associated with an Assiniboia Park Elementary relocatable classroom and the new Carlyle School project.
girls are the daughters of Mason and Megan Schick of Weyburn.
The third iteration of DC Canada’s writing contest was an enormous success. “With 557 submissions from kids across the country, our wonderful team of judges had a lot to consider,” said a statement from the company.
This contest is brought to families by the One Story A Day collection.
One Story A Day contains a total of 365 stories — one for each day of the year — separated into 12 books, each representing one month of the year. The stories foster children’s total development — linguistic, intellectual, social, and cultural — through a love of literature.
DC Canada Education Publishing is a small innovative publisher of children’s books, games, and music in Ottawa.
Photo courtesy Megan Schick
Life Chain event held in Weyburn Pro-life supporters gathered for a “Life Chain” awareness event on Sunday afternoon, at Weyburn’s
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
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Recipients of Awards of Merit
These students achieved the
of Merit
Top averages for Grades 10 and 11
These two students had the highest averages for their grade last year. Cadence Wawro, left, had an average of 98.3 per cent in Grade 10 last year, while Calla Hrynewich had an overall average of 99.7 per cent in Grade 11 last year.
Weyburn Comp presents academic awards for Grades 7-9
The following are the academic awards presented to last year’s Grades 7-9 students at the Weyburn Comprehensive School, at the awards night held Wednesday at the Cugnet Centre.
There are three types of awards given to students based on their achievements in all subjects. Outcomes from each subject were averaged to reach an overall letter grade for that subject. The first is the Award of Student Achievement. Students receive this award if they earned four M’s across an average of all subjects. The second type of award is Honour Roll. Students receive this award if they have met the requirement of earning five M’s across an average of all outcomes in all of their subjects. The third type of Student Success Award is the Principal’s List Award. Students receive this award if they earned a minimum of six M’s across
an average of all subjects.
The awards are presented to students who attained a certain number of M’s from their various subjects, which refers to “Mastery” of the subject. That means the student has demonstrated all the knowledge, understanding, and skills in that subject.
The recipients from last year’s Grade 7 (now in Grade 8) are as follows: For Student Achievement: Zsofia DionneBrookes, Cohen Fleck, Carter Friedrich, Logan Harrison, Kierra Lindenbach, Lyrik Phelps, Gus Taylor, Sawyer Treble. The Honour Roll includes Rayane Benabdallah, Haven Farney, Lily Forseth, Jenna Morrissette, Sumone Van der Meulen, Brayden Wimmer.
The Principal’s List, the highest level of achievement, includes Harlow Barker, Jaym Bautista, Henlee Benson, Roxy Bowes, Noah Brackpool, Pearce Brydon, Loxlyn Carl-
son, Ethan Chambers, Lauryn Chicoine, Walker Cugnet, Alayna Ehrhardt, Dawson Farrell, Gabriella Friesen, Eliza Gall, Jackson Gerry, Olivia Gill, Leah Goski, Mya Gray, Charlee Harris, Daniel Hatch, Brenden Hope, Hayleigh Hovanak, Maci Jack, Matthew Alexis Janola, Kesler Jensen, Maylina Keeler, Destah Kittelson, Yeva Korchinova, Blake Kosior, Soraya Koszman, Caitlyn Leas, Finn Maddigan, Evan Mahoney, Shelby Maurer, Rylan Meier, Farhan Mir, Gyana Odima, Natalie Ramsay, Lexington Roy, Sadie Scherr, Dani Tocher, Sawyer Tollefson, David Unger, Hanna Vallier, Mavrik Vogel, Rhett Wagner, Braxton Wallin, Alexandra Whitrow, Persephonee Wilson and Sara Woodard.
The recipients for last year’s Grade 8, for Student Achievement, include Hudson Arthur, Dawn Braaten, McKenzie Brydon, Kaydon
The Honour Roll includes Bodhi Cochrane, Dallan Colbow, Cale Harris, Sophie Heimlick, Manya Patel, Seth Peeler, Clayden Pierce, Lilly Pocha, Emry Tochor and Coltan Waldner.
The Principal’s List recipients were Aunna Anderson, Jacek Ashworth, Alexis Bauman, AJ Boquida, Shane Bumstead, Isabelle Cugnet, Rylen Daviduk, Nicole Dayaan, Ava Donison, Daxon Doud, Jayden Drake, Treshaun Ernst, Rayne Fellner, Tave Fladeland, Jaycee Giroux, Cody Goski, Jack Grad, Jeremy Hamel, Colton Hicks, Alexis Jack, Patrick Johnson, Alyssa Kerr, Milana Khorolets, Ireland Koski, Jacey Kot,
Yuna Lee, Jiaqi Li, Lincoln Lillejord, Athena Mabination, Hudson Maloney, Rae-Lynn McKnight, Maddox Mohan, Kaitlyn Morrice, Max Murray, Elena Olvera, Maci Patterson, Cole Payak, Miggi Picardal, Sophie Pollock, Emma Pretty, Grace Ring, Jace Satre, Kade Satre, Malley Sterling, Quinton Stinson, Katie Swayze, Adler Tenold, Autumn Thurlow, Elijah Tronson, Kade Wagner, Weston Whitford, Cohen Williams, Deaja Wilson and Mia Wiseman. The award winners for last year’s Grade 9 students are, for Student Achievement, Pressley Barber, Emery Barker, Zerek Brookes, Austin Cascagnette, Jaxson Cook, Kinley Dammann, Adele Kohonick, Natalie Molde, Liana Oxelgren, Joey Rapin, Parneet Sekhon.
The Honour Roll includes Peyton Birnie, Mataya Bowerin, Tucker Cugnet, Kyro
Klapak, Andrei Mariveles, Kaeden McKechnie, Mary Tran, Parker Vollbrecht and Addyson Wallin. The Principal’s List recipients are Lydia Bell, Alex Bloor, Andrea Bobier, Meisha Bowerin, Lac Cam, Livia Crane, Chris Dayaan, Travis England, Ryann Fleck, Karis Gerle, Rylie Gervais, Jacob Gill, Andrew Hatch, Kathy Huang, Kate Hunter, Burhanuddin Khanbhai, Reid Kosior, Alex Labrecque, Saydee Lawrence, Chelsea MacNeill, Rachel McGowan, Rutva Patel, Olivia Peterson, Bailey Roy, Keran Seitz, Arya Shah, Keianna Smith, Clair Taylor, Landon Uhren, Olivia Verhaeghe and Keaton Walter. The recipients of the Award of Merit, for being on the Principal’s List for all three years of junior high, were Keaton Walter, Keran Seitz, Chris Dayaan, Landon Uhren, Clair Taylor, Bailey Roy, Karis Gerle and Meisha Bowerin, Chelsea MacNeill, Arya Shah, Ryann Fleck, Kathy Huang and Rylie Gervais.
Principal’s List recipients for Grade 9 classes
These are the recipients of the Principal’s List award for last year’s Grade 9 classes. This is the highest of three awards students could earn, if they achieved six M’s in core subjects in Grade 9.
Weyburn Comp presents academic awards for Grades 10-11
The Weyburn Comprehensive School presented the academic awards for last year’s Grades 10 and 11 students. The Honour Roll for the last year’s Grade 10 class are as follows. The classes used to calculate Honour Roll are ELA A10; ELA B10; History 10; Science 10; Wellness 10; Math 10, and two 10 level electives. These students achieved an average of 80 per cent or higher. The Honour Roll includes Evan Aasland-Guest, Madison Altwasser, Payton Baigent, Nevaeh Bell, Assiya Benabdallah, Joel Benson, June Bloor, Cali Blunt, Christopher Borth, Conner Brady, Brooke Buchanan, Hannah Caldwell, Lane Carlson, Reegan Chicoine, Kingston Cox, Dylan Curtis, Rayne Dinius, Carter Downing, Logan Dunne, Julia Durr, Nola Exner, Kenzy Farney, Maggie Ferguson, Marlie Fleck, Nicholas Forsyth, Carter Fur-
Principal’s List recipients for Grade 11
The top achievers for Grade 11 last year, with an overall average of 90 per cent of higher, received the Principal’s List award at the WCS awards night.
gason, Rachelle Gibbons, Sienna Gilchrist, Tyler Gillies, Maicy Groenewegen, Joseph Hoffman, Brittney Honig, Carson Hope, Lucy Horsman, Kateryna Ivakhnenko, Parker Knoll, Eliza Kohane, Peyton Lokken, Keira Mahnke, Benjamin Maloney, Renee McFadden, Katryna McKinney, Marissa McKnight, Angelina Miller, Tace Odima, Solomon Ofuafor, Jade Olszewski, Isa Olvera, Gio Presto, Cassidy Pretty, Ashley Savilla, Knox Schellenberg, Sara Scherr, Jack Schurko, Kyde Schwindt, David Sorowski, Carter Stokes, Randi Storle, Nina Tenefrancia, Sadie-Joy Tronson, Klara-Marie Tschirhart, Kadyn Van Alstyne, Adison Warren, Calder White and Laura Woodard. The Principal’s List cele-
brates those students with a 90 per cent or higher average. The Principal’s List includes James Ashworth, Daphne Asuncion, Sierra Bauman, Gavin Bedore, Mira Bourassa, Davin Cascagnette, Daylin Cascagnette, Jade Charlton, Sophia Dela Cruz, Avlynn Drake, Chinenye Ejiofor, Elizabeth Gill, Elizabeth Hamel, Ryan Hansen, Nash Hignett, Phyllesha Honig-Wilvers, Camden Husband, Caroline Johnson, Oleksii Kachan, Zoe Kerr, Grayson Kopec, Wyatt Kot, Tamberly Kreger, Raina Lohse, Andrew Madridejos, Victor Magawa, Dec Magno, Kaitlyn Mah, Mac Malana, Hannah Mercer, Lilith Moffat, Rozlin Morrissette, Hallie Parada, Lily Popescu, Atasha Recto, Jon Regidor, Ella
Schenher, Krish Sheth, Rob Schumlich, Hunter Tollefson, Walker Tribiger, Havyn Walbaum, Sophie Walkeden, Cadence Wawro, Harper Williams, Elijah Woodend and Ivan Zaika.
The top Grade 10 student with an average of 98.3 per cent was Cadence Wawro.
The classes used to calculate Honour Roll for Grade 11 include: ELA 20; 20 level social science; 20 level math; 20 level science three 20 level electives.
The Honour Roll includes Hayden Black, Haydin Buehler, Savannah Carlson, Connor Clay, Callie Dammann, Alexie Daviduk, Carl Galvez, Houstyn Gerry, Taryn Gervais, Dayton Griffin, Eli Hansen, Jake Hicks, Talyn Johnston, Cal -
eb Keeper, Raiden Kiraly, Charlotte Kosior, Morgan Lacoste, Josue Malalay, Milena Maurer, Kailyn McFadden, Connor McIndoe, Andrea Ochavo, Thomas Olson, Michael Picardal, Seth Purdue, Lianne Santos, Kaedee Schultz-Bocian, Wyatt Selte, Mattea Sexton, Jayden Stephenson, Maddox Taillon, Brooke Thue, Han Tran, Mickenzie Whitford and Gian Zagada.
The Grade 12 Principal’s List includes Katherine Balog, Brittany Barber, Matthew Barlow, Spencer Bell, Noah Bourassa, Andrew Bratrud, Jonas Burdan, Sabrina Dela Cruz, Mykelle Doud, Stuart Dunn, Xhannelle Ebol, Hayden Elias-White, Houstyn Gerry, Hadley Gerle, Jaycelyn Goebel, Cor-
ben Harris, Jarret Hayward, Grayson Hemphill, Ryder Hignett, Calla Hrynewich, Falon Jordens, Maximus Kilback, Brinlee Klapak, Ava Knibbs, Marin Kurtz, Whitney Lanz-Mcintyre, Ella Leko, Kristin Loroff, Nicole Malana, Pauleen Malpaya, Emily Marcotte, Sienna McMorris, Emmanuel Pallarca, Jyllian Payak, Haylie Peters, Yuan Presto, Anushka Raulji, Bostyn Samenook-Runge, Kiah Shields, Jarrin Smith, Phil Sony, Hayden Sterling, Amy Swayze, Jacob Tollefson, Anna-Jayne Tronson, Nolan Uhren, Inara Underwood, Brody Walter, Vaughn Wendel and Niegel Zagada. Last year’s Grade 11 student with the highest average of 99.7 per cent was Calla Hrynewich.
Photos – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Awards
for being on the Principal’s List for all three years of junior high. In the top row are Keaton Walter, Keran Seitz and Chris Dayaan; in the second row are Clair Taylor, Bailey Roy, Karis Gerle and Meisha Bowerin. In front are Chelsea MacNeill, Arya Shah, Ryann Fleck, Kathy Huang and Rylie Gervais.
