Vol.114 No. 44 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 10 Pages
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Weyburn lawyer Mike Weger has a new job as of Monday night, as he took the riding of WeyburnBengough easily in his first election for the Sask Party.
With all 31 voting stations reporting, Weger brought in 5,595 votes, with Seth Lendrum of the NDP in second place, garnering 1,490 votes; Rose McInnes of the Sask United Party was third with 1,067 votes; North Hunter of the Green Party received 110 votes, and Andrew Shanaida of the Buffalo Party received 88 votes.
Provincially, the Sask Party formed another majority government, with 35 seats in the Legislature and the NDP with 26 seats, and no other party elected any candidates in the 61 seats available.
he said, adding that even while he was out doorknocking, he kept wondering who else was out door-knocking and what conversations they were having.
“I’m really impressed with the turnout of voters and the support for the Sask Party in this riding,” he said. “I stepped up my game big-time, being a new candidate.”
He said he felt he could not rely on what former MLA Dustin Duncan had done in his last campaign, because Duncan had big name recognition in the riding, while this time the riding boundaries changed somewhat to add areas like Kronau, Sedley and Bengough to it.
The first communities he visited once he was nominated as a candidate was to hit every door in Kronau and Sedley, and many expressed surprise that this was the first time they had a political candidate come to their door.
The Sask Party garnered 232,760 or 53 per cent of the vote, while the NDP had 173,285 or 39.5 per cent of the vote. Provincially, a total of 53 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot. Mail-in ballots are to be counted today, Oct. 30, and the final vote will be done by Nov. 9. In an interview at McKenna Hall, where Weger and his supporters gathered to watch the election results, he said he learned a lot in his first campaign.
“I just never took anything for granted. We ran the campaign like we were 10 points behind,”
Earlier, before he addressed his supporters, he was introduced by his middle daughter Meaghan.
She pointed out when her parents turn their minds to do something, “they absolutely do it. We’ve seen it with cystic fibrosis fundraising, and now they’ve turned to politics, making our constituency and province a better place to live and raise a family and do business.
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Halloween!
Have a safe & fang-tastic
Legion begins poppy campaign
Strong showing for Mike Weger in provincial election Communithon has
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
The Weyburn Communithon finished off the air late Friday night as they held their air band competition with a “boombastic” finish, and reached the final tally of $91,955 with more donations still rolling in.
The goal had been $98,000, in honour of long-time contributor and performer Kathryn Gro -
shong, who marked her 98th birthday this year.
The day kicked off at 8 a.m. with the marching on of the colours, the singing of O Canada by the Weyburn Comp’s RISE Choir, and a recitation by Jean Fahlman of her annual original poem for the event.
The day’s entertainment included several groups and choirs from the city’s schools, as well as local performers ranging
from dance to singing.
The Monster Mash was held with many children coming in costumes to dance for the audience to Halloween music.
Some new fun competitions were held this year, including the Office Olympics just before the school groups began, and in the evening, the “Minute to Win It” contest was held and the air band competition took the broadcast
right past 11 p.m.
The Minute to Win It contest featured the Weyburn Comp Eagles football team versus the U18 AAA Gold Wings hockey team.
As the Gold Wings ended up beating the Eagles in their competition, including in the air band competition, four Gold Wings got to pie four Eagles, after the Communithon went off the air.
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First MLA elected for new Weyburn-Bengough riding Weyburn-Bengough’s first MLA, Mike Weger, gathered with his family at McKenna Hall, where he addressed his supporters and campaign workers as they watched the election results. From left are Teresa, Bennett, Meaghan, Mike and Cara with daughter Abigail in front.
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Student Vote elects the NDP as Sask government
More than 38,000 elementary and secondary students participated in Student Vote Saskatchewan, coinciding with the 2024 provincial election.
At the Weyburn Comprehensive School, a total of 388 ballots were cast in the student vote, and the top vote-getter was Mike Weger of the Sask Party with 265 votes, followed by Seth Lendrum of the NDP with 114 votes, and Rose McInnes of Sask United with 112 votes. This mirrored the way the vote went for WeyburnBengough by the end of Monday night.
After learning about government and democracy, researching the parties and candidates, and discussing the future of the province, students cast ballots in a parallel election.
As of 4:30 pm on Monday, October 28, 38,307
total votes were reported from 348 schools, with results from all 61 constituencies. This includes 34,425 valid votes, 1,168 rejected ballots and 2,714 declined ballots.
The Sask. NDP took 39.2 per cent of the popular vote and won 31 seats, forming a majority government. Carla Beck won her Regina Lakeview seat.
The Saskatchewan Party will form the Official Opposition with 28 seats and 37.4 per cent of the popular vote. Scott Moe won his seat in RosthernShellbrook.
The Saskatchewan United Party won two seats and received 8.4 per cent of the popular vote. Jon Hromek won his seat in Lumsden-Morse.
The Saskatchewan Green Party received 10.5 per cent of the popular vote but failed to win a seat.
Weger hopeful ‘to give back to my community’ as MLA
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“Now, without further ado, I’d like to introduce my dad, the MLA for WeyburnBengough constituency.”
Weger told his supporters that his kids are the ones who keep him grounded and realistic, while his wife Cara is his eyes and ears in the political realm, keeping in touch with the pulse of political developments each day.
“This is my chance to give back to my community, and the constituency and the province. That’s really why I put my name forward and why I want to do this. I’m feeling like my work
and professional experience has given me skills I need to hopefully make me a good MLA,” said Weger.
One commitment he wanted to make was to make sure he visits every community in the riding, including those he didn’t have time to visit during the campaign, and to let the constituents know he is available and accessible.
As for his opponents in the election, he felt the Sask United Party and NDP both had a good showing in the campaign, noting Rose McInnes in particular was on the ground doing doorknocking and getting the
signs out.
“I don’t think it’s a great idea as far as having a third party in Saskatchewan. I think we’re in a province where we’re going to deal with just two parties. We’ve seen bad things happen in Alberta with a third party, so maybe there’s room for discussion,” he said, adding he’s open to anyone sharing their views with him.
“I really look forward to the first session. I watched some sessions there, and after I became a candidate I watched it quite a bit. I really like the back-and-forth, so I’m looking forward to that,” said Weger.
Weyburn police lay charges for voyeurism, vandalism, mischief
The Weyburn Police Service received 86 calls for service during the period of Oct. 2027, with 16 charges being laid during the week. Criminal Code charges included such offenses as voyeurism, and three mischief under $5,000 charges. Traffic violations included Traffic safety Act Charges for exceeding the speed limit, failing to produce vehicle registration certificate or permit upon request of peace officer, failing to stop at a red light, failing to make a proper right hand turn, driving a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license, operating a trailer without a certificate of registration or a registration, driving without reasonable consideration for others, and driving to the left of a solid centre line.
A 52-year-old male
was charged with voyeurism for incidents that occurred this month. He was placed on no contact conditions with the young adult victim. His court is set for December 10, 2024.
Police patrol located three youths with spray paint cans and tagging a building on the northwest side of the city on Oct. 24. Consequently, the youths were charged with mischief under $5,000. Their court date is set for Nov. 26.
Officers receive a report from a local landlord who was assaulted by a male who hit him with a chair on Oct. 25. Matters are still under investigation. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Weyburn Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
Police were called to help locate a 25-year-old
male who threw a chair through the window of a provincial building on Oct. 25. Officers were able to de-escalate the man and help reconnect him with helping services. Charges are pending.
Patrol continues to monitor schools for traffic and parking viola -
tions. Police are asking citizens to be mindful of posted signage in these areas and to abide by them for the safety of students and all pedestrians.
Motorists also need to be mindful of school posted “buses only, do not enter signs.” Vehicle/ pedestrian trespassing to
these areas can pose great danger to themselves and or students who are entering and exiting the buses. Police are asking both motorists and students to use extreme caution to prevent accidents in “bus danger zones.”
Danger zones are areas around the bus where
students/pedestrians are most at risk from being injured or killed by their own bus or by a passing vehicle. Danger zones are considered to be areas up to 10 feet around the bus. Entering such school bus parking lot areas in a vehicle or on foot may result in consequences.
RCMP arrest two for B&E at Nickle Lake park
Weyburn RCMP received a report of a breakand-enter at Nickle Lake Regional Park on October 21, at approximately 11:05 a.m.
Officers responded and determined on Oct. 16, 2024, two unknown
suspects in a truck approached the Nickle Lake Regional Park’s main entrance gate. The two suspects exited the truck and walked into the park. The suspects later broke the handle off a shed and stole an axe, a jerry can, and other items. As a result of continued investigation, on Oct. 22, Weyburn RCMP located and arrested an adult male and an adult female at a residence in Fillmore. Curtis Armstrong, 36, and Cherrena Bryer, 33, both from Fillmore, are each charged with one count of breaking, entering and committing theft. Armstrong and Bryer are scheduled to appear in Weyburn Provincial Court on Nov. 12.
Challenge volleyball series ongoing in the Eagle gym. It turned out there were some fume issues in one of the shops, and the spectators and players were allowed back inside to finish the game.
New MLA celebrates with wife Mike Weger, newly-elected MLA for Weyburn-Bengough, presented his wife Cara with flowers in thanks for all of her hard work on his campaign.
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Proud of her finished pumpkin Catherine Manjaly proudly showed off her finished pumpkin, which she carved along with her family at the carving event hosted at the Weyburn Public Library on Thursday evening. The library provided the pumpkins, designs and carving tools for those who wanted to create a jack-o-lantern for Halloween.
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Alarms sound at Weyburn Comp School Fire trucks responded to the Weyburn Comprehensive School late Wednesday evening after alarms went off, interrupting the Co-op
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Communithon comes to an end for 2024
Participants in the air band competition, along with some of the volunteers, lined up at the front of the Weyburn Legion at the end
Friday night. The telecast went off the air before they updated the final tally, which ended up being $91,955, with more
the
Air band finish for Communithon was a ‘fantastic success’
One of the highlights of the day was an ongoing effort to raise $800 so that committee member Dallen Hodgkin would sing a song from the musical “Annie”, in which she had a starring role some 20
years ago. After a pledge brought them close late in the evening, announcer Jordan Szczecinski said she would make up the balance so that Dallen would sing. A few moments later,
with microphone in hand, she sang the song “Tomorrow”, after apologizing that she really hadn’t sang it since 20 years before.
Vice-chair of Communithon, Lindsay Manko-Bauche, commented,
“We had a very exciting Communithon. We came to a screeching finish, a ‘boom-bastic’ finish, a fantastic finish. The air bands were an overwhelming success, and we ended up taking it right down to
the members of the group are current or retired National Park
and have written original music telling the stories from their years of experiences.
the wire.” The final total of $91,955 was brought to her as she was interviewed, and she pointed out that the donations were still rolling in as the committee and volunteers began taking the equipment down for the telethon.
“We want to thank the community of Weyburn for the support they show us each and every year, and we can’t wait to see everyone for the 44th annual Communithon next year, especially those air bands,” she said.
Manko-Bauche will be the chair for next year’s fundraiser.
The draw for the 50/50 was made, and Travis Franklin was drawn as the winner.
Weyburn
An all-candidates forum will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Weyburn Legion Hall for the City of Weyburn election, starting at 7 p.m.
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is hosting the forum to give candidates the opportunity to address questions, which will be posed from the Chamber and from the public.
The Chamber encourages voters to inform themselves by attending to see who all of the candidates are for city council and mayor, and hear their
The Weyburn Police Service and CAA suggest the following safety tips for motorists to help keep trick-o-treaters safe, as Halloween night is on Thursday, Oct. 31.
• Always look for pedestrians crossing the road;
• Be aware of your blind spots when making turns at intersections;
• Stay focused and vigilant behind the wheel by reducing your speed and putting your phone away;
• Be cautious and considerate to pedestrians with various mobility needs and be alert of stopped transit vehicles;
Nick Coroluick, who did the morning announcing along with co-host Lindsee Michel, paid tribute to the Communithon committee for their work on the day, as he commented on a Facebook post by the Review.
“The purpose of the telethon process is to raise the required monies for the different agencies involved, and you are accomplishing this very well. The culture of Communithon is the community coming together on a common and exciting cause. This is the tough part,” he said. “I’m so proud of the committee in leading our citizens and bringing this vibrance back to our city. Thank you for saving the Communithon legacy!”
views on various issues. The event is open to the public at no charge. Candidates for mayor include incumbent Marcel Roy, Jeff Richards and Bruce Croft. For council, with six positions open, the candidates include incumbents John Corrigan, Larry Heggs, Ryan Janke and Laura Morrissette, and new candidates Todd Bedore, Dana Pretzer, Kellie Sidloski and Lorri Wiberg. There is no election for the Southeast Cornerstone or Holy Family trustee positions for Weyburn.
• Use your lights; The police also suggest the following tips for pedestrians:
• Remain on the sidewalk;
• Be aware of your surroundings;
• Use crosswalks;
• Stop, look and listen to make sure traffic has come to a complete stop before crossing the street;
• Make eye contact with motorists and look both ways before crossing the street;
• Be visible by wearing bright or reflective clothing or accessories at night. Stay safe out there and happy Halloween!
of
Communithon broadcast on
donations still to come in.
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Holding a ball python
Ashley Bloch helped Harley-Quinn Frederickson hold her ball python snake, which she brought to the Pet Valu store on Saturday evening. Other creatures included a lizard and a hedgehog, brought by staff.
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Singing of life in the mountains
The music group, The Wardens, brought their unique sound and harmonies to the Cugnet Centre stage on Thursday evening, for the Weyburn Concert Series. Two of
wardens,
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Fundraiser held for new Weyburn Theatre
Laura Morrissette and Ryan Janke, at right, helped serve up hamburgers and hot dogs with a fundraiser barbecue at the
event was held along the park pathways near the off-leash dog park, and the proceeds from the
begun on the site of the former Soo Theatre on Third Street on a new two-screen cinema.
will go towards the
work
Halloween comes early to Weyburn’s Pumpkin Lane
Over 1,200 people did some early trick-or-treating at Pumpkin Lane on Sunday evening, put on by Weyburn Tourism, along with Southeast College and Prairie Sky Co-op.
Weyburn Tourism noted the large crowds out under clear skies made the event a “resounding success” for the third annual event, a “free, family-friendly event created an atmosphere filled with laughter, excitement, and fall magic, proving once again to be a highlight in Weyburn’s autumn calendar.”
The event welcomed children and adults of all ages, with many local organizations and businesses handing out candies along the park pathways
lit up with donated carved pumpkins.
Weyburn Tourism thanked the City of Weyburn for their co-operation in making the city’s walking paths available for this community event, located near the off-leash dog park, providing the perfect setting for Pump -
kin Lane.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout and the joy that was shared by everyone who attended,” said Monica Osborn, executive director of Weyburn Tourism.
“Seeing so many smiling faces, young and old alike, reinforces why
Pumpkin Lane has become such a beloved tradition in our community,” she added.
Weyburn Tourism extended a thank-you also to the businesses and organizations that contributed to the trick-or-treating aspect of the event, with an acknowledgement to
their partners, Southeast College and Prairie Sky Co-op.
The Weyburn Theatre Co-operative committee hosted the barbecue of hot dogs and hamburgers on the site, as a fundraiser for the new theatre, adding a special purpose to the evening’s festivities.
“Pumpkin Lane truly highlights the collaborative spirit of Weyburn,” said Osborn. “It’s this partnership between our local businesses, organizations and community members that creates such meaningful and magical experiences for everyone involved.”
APAS warns against trade consequences of federal bill
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) expressed its concerns about the risks posed by Bill C-282, “An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act”, to the broader agricultural community, despite its ongoing support for supply-managed commodities.
While APAS stands the crucial role of supply management in ensuring Canadian food security, it cautions that Bill C-282 may inadvertently introduce risks that could affect the stability of other agricultural commodities.
“The supply-managed commodities are vital elements of the agricultural industry, and they are also key to securing Canada’s food sovereignty,” said Ian Boxall, APAS president.
“We unequivocally
support these sectors and acknowledge their importance in safeguarding the interests of Canadian consumers and producers. However, Bill C-282 is not about the virtues of the supply-managed system, it’s about trade.”
Bill C-282 is generating unnecessary tensions within the agricultural community, and APAS emphasizes the importance of protecting the interests of all farming sectors.
Boxall said the bill is a protectionist law that could provoke a negative reaction from some of Canada’s biggest trading partners, in particular the United States.
“With approximately two-thirds of Canada’s economy relying on trade
with the U.S., this bill introduces unnecessary risks that could destabilize our agriculture sector.
This isn’t about supplymanaged commodities, and APAS would be equally opposed to legislative protections for any commodity or industry,” he said.
APAS’s main reservations regarding Bill C-282 centre on its potential to create market distortions and administrative burdens that could hinder the growth and competitiveness of other commodities not under supply management.
“The bill seems to overlook the intricate dynamics between different agricultural sectors and the need for harmonious
policy frameworks that propel the entire industry forward,” said Boxall.
APAS believes that moving forward with such legislation could divert attention and resources from more pressing issues facing agricultural producers, and calls for a closer examination of the bill’s intent and utility. They are urging lawmakers to focus on initiatives that genuinely advance the interests of Canada’s agriculture sector rather than complicate and cloud the current and future trade landscape.
“Canada already has policies in place to protect supply management during trade negotiations, just like other countries work to protect their sensitive
industries. Proponents of Bill C-282 admit that this legislation will do nothing beyond what is currently in place,” said Boxall.
“If it does nothing more, then why are we doing it? Creating a law to protect one sector should not come at the expense of the rest. Our focus should be about finding a balance that supports supply management and market access for all agriculture commodities in trade agreement,” he added. APAS is committed to engaging with policy makers and stakeholders to address these concerns and to foster a more inclusive dialogue that will ensure the prosperity of all agricultural commodities in Canada.
Pumpkin Lane event on Sunday night. The
barbecue
new Weyburn Theatre, as
has now
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Family offers items at Wild and Free market
Members of Danielle Johnston’s family from Griffin had their items available as they took part in the Wild and Free market on Wednesday at the Knox Hall. From left are Jack, Luke and Kate, and on the floor in front is Karlee. The market featured projects and hand-made products made by home-schooled families in the Weyburn area.
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weyburn
editorial opinion review
It can’t be ‘business as usual’ for the gov’t
As the dust settles from the provincial election and the final vote tallies are made, Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party will need to regroup and figure out how they are going to handle the next four years.
Heading into the next session of the Legislature, the Sask Party will again hold a majority government with 35 seats, while the NDP has 26 seats, with no other parties or party leaders winning a seat.
One thing should be abundantly clear to Moe, namely that it can’t be “business as usual” when the next session of the Legislature begins and the new MLAs are sworn in.
In his victory speech in his riding, Moe acknowledged that a message had been sent, as the Sask Party was shut out of Regina and out of Saskatoon except for two seats.
As he told his supporters, the Sask Party needs to do better, and make sure that the concerns of residents are being heard and dealt with properly.
With a stronger showing for the NDP, leader Carla Beck is promising to continue to hold the Sask Party to account, and specifically, in regards to health care and education as the top two issues.
There will be a number of new MLAs in the Legislative Assembly, including for the new riding of Weyburn-Bengough, where Mike Weger has taken over representing the Sask Party from Dustin Duncan.
He acknowledged that he has big shoes to fill, but his aim from the outset is to represent all constituents in the House, and to be accessible and available.
He also has a goal to visit every community in the riding, whether it’s Spring Valley, Kronau or Bengough.
Weger comes into his new role as a lawyer, and he feels the skill set and experience he has as a volunteer, as a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis, and as a coach will help him as he takes on a new role as an MLA.
In speaking to supporters and the media on Monday night, Weger had a conciliatory tone as he praised the campaigns of his opponents, in particular Rose McInnes of the Sask United Party, and Seth Lendrum of the NDP.
He admitted that the “polarizing” issue of wind turbines surprised him, but he promised to hear all sides and all views from anyone who wishes to approach him to talk.
This would be a good point of view for the provincial government to take as they begin to work over the next four years to govern, deliver budgets and make decisions that will have an impact on all residents of Saskatchewan.
As some of the other parties were shut out of the Legislature, it might also be instructive to consider some of the issues and points they brought up in the campaign as they relate to education, health care and the level of affordability that residents have to deal with on a daily basis.
— Greg Nikkel
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A great weekend for Weyburn
As this week wound down, in particular this weekend plus Monday, I can say Weyburn is an amazing and busy community, with lots going on, and lots of good, caring people who love to make this a great community to live, work and raise a family in.
The Communithon was the big deal on Friday, going late as they raised money for their eight community agencies.
There were some real fun activities, in addition to seeing all the kids groups from the schools, such as the Office Olympics in the morning, and at the end of the evening, the “Minute to Win It” competition and the air band competition. It seemed like the Office Olympics contest was squeezed in before the kids took the stage, but part of the constraint there is to have people do the event prior to going to work. Maybe the evening would be better?
The Minute to Win It was fun, seeing the football team go up against the enthusiasm and spirit of the Gold Wings (who won), and this continued into the air band competition.
It would be hard to judge the groups, as most of them had great performances, with the Gold
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Wings setting a high bar with their spirited performance to “Child of Mine”.
The Communithon committee picked the perfect judges, with a current and former teacher, namely Jodi Abel and the legendary Colleen Weimer who taught music, and the love of music, to many, many generations of students, and still leads musicals today outside of the Comp.
The Credit Union crew blew everyone away, of course, and other groups would do well to emulate the level of effort this group put into their medley of songs.
The YF Wives were also really great with their choreography to Tina Turner’s version of “Proud Mary”, and the Ambassadors had the audience going as well. I had most of the Gold Wings team sitting beside and behind me, and my ears were ringing with their cheering throughout the evening.
The only glitch I could see was that it finished off the air. Realizing there’s a contract in place with Access, could not a future agreement include a clause for some flexibility so people can see the end if it happens to go overtime by a few minutes? I hope this can be worked out.
MORE OR LESS
As I get older, creeping ever closer to the big 6-0, I’ve come to appreciate the convenience of time and energy savers we have available to us.
Instead of spending an hour wandering around the grocery store, picking up extras that were not on my list, express ordering has become a viable option.
With the click of a few buttons, my groceries can be delivered right to my car at a specified time, allowing me to return home in a timely fashion and not overspend. Now I wonder why I didn’t use this service when life was busier with children at home. It really is a time and energy saver!
Another service I have come to appreciate is the Drop-and-Go at SARCAN.
There have been times I have driven past multiple times with my car loaded with recycling, only to find the parking lot full of vehicles and the lineup very long.
I recently signed up for Drop-and-Go and
I highly recommend trying it if you are short on time and patience.
The process is easy. SARCAN has a website where you can make an account and receive a personal code. Each time you take your recycling, you simply enter your code at the kiosk, print your labels and affix them to your bags and boxes, drop them in the appropriate bin and be on your way.
Within a few days, your refund is ready to be returned in the manner you choose. I chose direct deposit. What could have taken me several trips and wasted time took mere minutes.
The staff at SARCAN are helpful and friendly and guided me through the process the first time.
My time and energy are valuable and I’d much rather be spending time with my family than standing in line.
If you haven’t tried these services, I’d highly recommend them.
on the Mustangs
Lining up to score a goal
Weyburn Red Wings player Turner McIntyre prepared to take his shot on the Melfort goalie, and scored the game’s first goal on the way to a 5-3 victory over the Mustangs on Saturday night.The Wings also won 1-0 on Friday night over the Melville Millionaires.
The Weyburn Red Wings continued to do well, winning both of their games on home ice and taking first place in the Viterra Division.
They won 5-3 over the Melfort Mustangs on Saturday night, and 1-0 over the Melville Millionaires on Friday night.
Earlier in the week they had lost 4-3 in overtime to the Humboldt Broncos, earning them a point, so with the two wins, they have a 10-game streak where they’ve earned at least a point.
In addition, two Red Wings earned honours from the SJHL. Goaltender Angelo Zol was named the SJHL Goaltender of the Week, and Max Chakrabarti was named the SJHL Defenceman of the Week.
In two starts, Zol had a 1.95 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage; in seven starts in October, his record was 6-0-1, with a .948 save percentage.
Chakrabarti had a goal and three assists in three games this week.
The Red Wings are second overall in the SJHL, with only the Mustangs ahead of them with 20 points, and they are tied with Melville with 19
points. In Saturday’s game, Ethan Dekay and Jaxson Ruthven both scored twice, with a single goal from Turner McIntyre. Assists were from Dekay (two), Josh Karman, Max Chakrabarti (three), Blake Betson (two) and Jerome Maharaj.
Dazza Mitchell handled the net-minding duties for the night, making 43 saves on 46 shots on net.
For Friday night’s game, Liam Fitzgerald scored the only goal of the night, assisted by Braigh LeGrandeur and Dallen Oxelgren.
Angelo Zol was in goal for the full game, making 34 saves for the shutout victory.
The Red Wings will be on the road to Kindersley for two games this weekend, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2. They will then back home to host the first of the Highway 39 Cup series with the Estevan Bruins on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Crescent Point Place. This will also be the Teddy Bear Toss night for the Salvation Army, to assist with Christmas gifts for families in need this holiday season.
The Weyburn U18 Gold Wings girls travelled to Swift Current for two weekend games, and both matches went into overtime, with the Gold Wings winning on Saturday and losing on Sunday.
Prior to the road trip, the Gold Wings had a fun competition against the Weyburn Comp Eagles football team as part of the Weyburn Communithon fundraiser on Friday night, and the Gold Wings won in the “Minute to Win It” competition, and the air band competition.
This earned them the right to pie four members of the football team, which was done after the Communithon went off the air.
On Saturday, Julia Durr scored a power play goal to get Weyburn on the scoreboard first, with assists to Peyton Halayka and Hallie Parada.
Swift Current tied the game up, then Kadence Dansereau scored in the second period, with assists by Madelyn Sittler and Kiah Shields.
The Wildcats scored twice before Weyburn tied the game up at 3-3
with eight seconds left in the game. Parada scored from Halayka and Durr. In overtime, two of the five Gold Wings to take part scored, Halayka and Parada, while just one Wildcat scored, giving the victory to Weyburn.
Amy Swayze was in goal for the entire game, including overtime, and made 36 saves on 39 shots on net. In Sunday’s game, Swift Current scored in the first period, there was no scoring in the second, and Weyburn’s Parada scored in the third period to tie the game. She was assisted by Maicy Groenewegen and Halayka.
The Wildcats scored four minutes into overtime for the win.
Tila Boyd was in net for the Gold Wings, making 44 saves on 46 shots on goal.
The Gold Wings will next play Notre Dame Hounds on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Wilcox, then they will host two exhibition games at home. Dakota College will come to play on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17, at Crescent Point Place.
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Legendary coach, former captain speaks at supper Longtime former Red Wings head coach Dwight McMillan, left, and former team captain Preston Shupe shared some of their experiences and stories at a sportsman supper on Thursday evening at McKenna Hall. They were special guests for an evening that featured NHL Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick.
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Scoring
Weyburn Red Wings player Jaxson Ruthven watched as his shot went into the net, the first of two goals on the night, against the Melfort Mustangs on Saturday night at Crescent Point Place. The Red Wings went on to win 5-3, and the night before they won 1-0 over the Melville Millionaires.
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Former NHLer shares stories with Weyburn audience Jeremy Roenick, who will be inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame next week, shared some of his experiences and answered questions from the audience at a special supper hosted for the Weyburn Red Wings on Thursday evening at McKenna Hall. At right was Michael Ball, the emcee for the evening’s speakers.
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Tipping the ball over the blockers
Weyburn Comp Eagles player Kingston Cox reached high to tip the ball over the outstretched fingers of blockers from the Estevan Elecs, during the Co-op Challenge volleyball series on Wednesday night. The Eagles took this game to extra points, but finally lost by a score of 33-31, followed by losses of 25-19 and 27-25 to the Elecs.
Getting the ball over the net
Weyburn Comp Eagles player Zoe Kerr tipped the ball up and over the net to the Estevan Elecs, in action for the Co-op Challenge volleyball series on Wednesday evening at the Eagle gym. The girls won two of the best-of-five games, by scores of 25-16 and 25-18, and lost by scores 25-15 and 25-16 before losing 17-15 in the deciding game.
Taking a game break outside
The Weyburn Comp Eagles senior girls volleyball team gathered outside during a fire alarm, which went off during their final and deciding game of their best-of-five series versus Estevan for the Co-op Challenge on Wednesday evening. The teams and spectators waited for the Fire Department to clear the building before they could finish out the game.
Weyburn hockey player Addison Greve was selected as a member of Team Saskatchewan to play in the upcoming national championship for the second year in a row.
The Weyburn U14 Young Fellow Falcons played in the Championship Game Friday night in Moose Jaw, and lost to the Raiders by the score of 35-6. The Falcons showed up ready to play, however, so did the Moose Jaw Raiders.
Despite a very wellplayed first quarter, and a touchdown for the Falcons, they were met with quite a few challenges that they couldn’t overcome, ultimately falling to the Raiders.
Even though the outcome of the game wasn’t what was hoped for, coaches couldn’t be happier with the whole team being able to fight their way from fifth place to second in the league.
From the Falcons, quarterback Finn Clark has been nominated as a candidate for the U14 offensive player of the year; offensive lineman Braxton Wallin is up for U14 offensive player of the year; and Corbin Dyck is nominated for U14 defensive player of the year.
From the Ravens, QB Landon Leroux is nominated as the U12 offensive player of the year; offensive lineman Remiel Groisman is nominated as U12 offensive lineman of the year; and linebacker Rhys Fowler is nominated as the U12 defensive lineman of the year.
Meanwhile, three players from the U14 Falcons, and three from the U12 Ravens, have been nominated as candidates for year-end awards in the Kinsmen Moose Jaw Minor Football League.
Formerly a player with the Regina Rebels, including when they won the national championship last season, she is currently attending the Ontario Hockey Academy in Cornwall,
Ont.
She will be playing with Team Sask at the U18 National Women’s Championship, to be held in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, from Nov. 3-9.
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Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Working on a carving project
Jim Linnell of the Weyburn Carvers group worked on a project of a carving on a thick piece of bark from a willow tree. The carvers meet weekly at the Weyburn Public Library to work on carvings and to help any newcomers to the craft who come to try it out.
By Stephanie Zoer
Gerald
Figler,
a longtime resident of Stoughton and a pillar of the community, served as the town’s administrator from 1976-2006. On Oct. 8, a tree was planted in Figler’s honour for his dedication to Stoughton. A plaque donated by the town will adorn the tree.
Over three decades, he left a lasting impact on the town through his dedication and hard work.
Figler was raised in a small community and knew his wife Carol throughout his time in school. The couple was married for 59 years and had two sons, Daryl and Dean. Last year, Figler died at the age of 80.
His wife Carol said he
was very devoted to the family. She never learned to drive, and he took her where she needed to go.
She now has an exceptionally good friend who takes her places, but Carol always waits to see when they go to town, as she does not want to inconvenience anyone.
Throughout the years, the Figlers attended the Stoughton Apostolic Church, and he helped with many projects. He was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors, and purchased the lot beside their home so they could build more flower beds. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he had the opportunity to go.
The “Welcome to Stoughton” sign was
placed by the Lions Club, and although he was not a member, he was often seen cleaning the area and pulling weeds. Another area he tended to was the Richardson tribute sign on Highway 33. When a retaining wall was needed to keep the sign in place, he was one of the volunteers that helped out.
Figler took care of the weeds and cut down the cattails at Taylor Park, a popular place in the town for its walking paths, children’s play area and water spout. He was also a big part of the volunteers that made the walking path to the south.
“Thank you very much, Town of Stoughton, mayor and council for honouring Jerry this way,” said Carol
of the tree planted in his honour.
“Jerry thought from the beginning that Taylor Park would be a huge asset to our town,” she added.
“That has certainly proven to be true as it is well used by adults and kids alike.” Carol’s son Dean came from New Brunswick to take part in the ceremony but has visited his mother several times since his father’s death.
Dean wants his mother to move closer to him in New Brunswick, but Carol loves her community and will remain here for the time being.
The newly-planted tree will stand for a long time in memory of Figler and his love for his community.
Photo
– Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Father and daughter work together
Jeremy Van Roon and his daughter Victoria worked together to carve a design in a pumpkin, as they took part in the pumpkin carving activity at the Weyburn Public Library on Thursday evening. Many families came
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9 community lifestyles &
Legion begins poppy campaign
Weyburn Legion members Jerry Ponto, left, and Val Lund delivered the first tray of poppies to Kevin Quist at the Home Hardware store on Friday morning. The Legion began distributing trays of the poppies to retailers around Weyburn to start the campaign to prepare for Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. The funds from poppy sales go towards helping veterans and providing services for them.
Wheatland Centre busy with weekly games
The Weyburn Wheatland Seniors Centre held a number of games from Oct. 21 to 25, with the following results.
The winners of Spades on Oct. 21 were Rose Levesque in first, Gladys Lokken in second, and Marge Schultz in third.
In Kaiser on Oct. 22, first went to Marge Schultz and Fay Johnson; second was Jean Fahlman and Theresa Istace; third was Lavine Stepp and Alice Schneider; and fourth was Jean Knibbs and Betty Knibbs. The winners of Canasta on Oct. 23 were Marlene Szczecinski in first; Gerry Thompson in second; Eveline Porte
in third; Kathy Carson in fourth, and Janet Van WinKoop was fifth.
In Hi-Low Whist on Oct. 23, first went to Marie Marcotte and Ruth Boren; second was Janet Van WinKoop and Emily Zyla; third was Ray and Connie Boucher; and fourth was Fay Johnson and Marge Schultz.
The winners of Crib on Oct. 24 were Garth White and Marlene Szczecinski in first; Fay Johnson and Marge Schultz in second; and Ray and Connie Boucher in third.
In bridge on Oct. 25, first went to Theresa Istace, second was Dave Frayn and third was Mildred Sandiford.
Chamber to host two major events in November
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce will have two major community events in November, including the Ag Appreciation banquet on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and the Parade of Lights on Thursday, Nov. 28.
The Golden Sheaf Award will be presented to an area producer at the Ag
Appreciation banquet, to be held at McKenna Hall.
The evening starts with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and supper at 6:30 p.m., followed by a panel of local agricultural producers, talking on the theme, “Sowing Success”, and then the presentation of the award.
The Parade of Lights
will be held on the last Thursday of the month rather than the start of December, and it will start up from the fair grounds at 7 p.m.
There is no charge to enter a float in the parade, but entrants should register with the Chamber office at 306-842-4738, or go online to the website
at www.weyburnchamber. com for entry forms.
The parade will form up on the fair grounds, and will proceed up Prairie Avenue to Third Street, and will go through the downtown area to Railway Avenue, then north up Second Street before dispersing at Bison Avenue and Government Road.
Co-op Challenge donations given to Salvation Army
The Weyburn Comp Eagles volleyball teams donated non-perishable food and funds raised from the Co-op Challenge to the Salvation Army. A total of $1,329 was donated, with Prairie Sky Co-op Weyburn matching $500 of the $829 raised at the school. In the back row, from left, are Kingston Cox, Kyde Schwindt, Justin Duran, Mac Malana, Brody Cancade and Daylin Cascagnette. In the front row are Nicole Strickland from the Salvation Army, Danielle Knoll representing the Prairie Sky Co-op, Tori Fingler, Cadence Wawro, Nicole Malana, Zoe Kerr and Gavin Bedore.
Arts Council seeks volunteers for Gifted
The 11th annual Gifted Winter Art Market will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Credit Union Spark Centre, and the Weyburn
Arts Council, is seeking volunteers to help out. The art market will have over 30 artists and craftspeople with all hand-
made original items from southern Saskatchewan, and it will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Arts Council has
posted a form for volunteers on their Facebook page. Those interested can click on the form to register as a volunteer.
Pumpkin Patrol is back for Halloween night
Access Communications will be providing the Pumpkin Patrol on Weyburn streets for Halloween night, on Thursday, Oct. 31.
The safety awareness program sees staff and volunteers from Access patrolling the community to help keep trick-or-treaters safe.
“Halloween is a special night for family and friends to come together with their
kids to have fun, and collect some candy,” said Carmela Haines, president and CEO of the Access co-operative. “If trick-ortreaters see danger and need assistance, we will be in our vehicles, ready to assist by contacting law enforcement.”
Access vehicles will be equipped with a flashing pumpkin light, and glow-
in-the-dark signage, along with a direct link to local law enforcement. Volunteers will be driving around neighbourhoods from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Halloween night in nine communities, including Weyburn.
If anyone needs help, they can wave down an Access vehicle and the volunteers inside will contact
The Weyburn Public Library has begun accepting donations of used books, art and Christmas decorations for their annual fall book sale.
The book sale and art silent auction will be held from Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 14-16, with the proceeds going towards supporting library programming. The sale will run from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
In addition to taking in donations of items, the library is also looking for volunteers, particularly from high school students who may need to fill volunteer hours. Help is needed for setting up , and cleaning up after the book sale.
For preschool children, Morgan Kelly will present “1, 2 Buckle My Shoe”, a family literacy program with six sessions over the fall, including on Fridays, Nov. 8 and 22 at 10 a.m.
There are a number of activities for children aged six to eight (juniors) and nine to 12 (tweens) during November.
A cooking class to make soft pretzels will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for juniors, and Wednesday, Nov. 6 for tweens; a STEM activity to make K’Nex buildings will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 for tweens, and Wednesday, Nov. 13 for juniors; and a basic percussion and stained glass shrink art craft will be available on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for juniors, and Wednesday, Nov. 20 for tweens.
A cooking class to make personalized pizza and a mini-milkshake will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 for tweens, and Wednesday, Nov. 27 for juniors. For teens, a “myths and munchies” session will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with a podcast about urban legends as they make and eat yummy snacks, starting at 6 p.m. Teens can also learn how to make Italian meatballs filled with delicious surprises on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.
There will also be a chess club on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m., and a family game night on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m., with board and video games available. For adults, Sara Irwin will host a paint and sip event on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. (This event is for those 19 years and older.)
For those learning how to crochet, a class with Janel Stang of Sunshine Stitches will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m., where participants can learn how to crochet washcloths.
An author reading will be held with Bill Caird, who will read from his debut science fiction novel, “Intervention”, on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The adult book club will meet to discuss “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” by Heather Morris, on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The library will also host an evening with retired veterinarian, Dr. Gary Hoium, on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
local police for any help they need.
Families that choose to trick or treat are advised to check out www.saskhealthauthority.ca for up-to-date recommendations for safely enjoying Halloween.
The Pumpkin Patrol is sponsored by Harvard Media and delivered with the support of local police and RCMP.
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Photo – Sabrina Kraft
10 Communithon Highlights
Presenting the annual poem
Weyburn writer Jean Fahlman presented her annual Communithon poem, during the opening ceremonies for the telethon on Friday morning at the Weyburn Legion Hall.
Players go head-to-head in contest
Jarret Hayward of the Weyburn Comp Eagles football team, and Hallie Parada of the Weyburn Gold Wings, went head-to-head in a contest using straws to transfer Skittles from one container to another in one minute. The players’ respective team mates were gathered around to cheer them on during the “Minute To Win It” contest on Friday evening during the Communithon telecast.
Dancing to Bollywood movie music
Doing the ‘Monster Mash’
Communithon ambassadors Ella Leko, Jyllian Payak and Falon Jordens, at left, led children in a dance during the “Monster Mash” portion of the Communithon on Friday evening. Many costumed trick-or-treaters came out for the dance, and to get candy treats afterward.
Singing ‘Tomorrow’ for pledges
Communithon committee
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from the
in pledges
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member Dallen Hodgkin sang
“Tomorrow”
stage musical, “Annie”, after $800
were made during the telethon to encourage her to reprise her role from acting in the high school musical 20 years ago.
Credit Union team shows winning form Staff from the Weyburn Credit Union posed at the finale of their entry to the air band competition at the Weyburn Communithon late Friday evening, and were later named the winners of the competition. Their act included songs by Prince and Lady Gaga.
Dancers from Weyburn’s Malayali community, from India, danced to a number of tunes from Bollywood movies, as part of the entertainment for the Weyburn Communithon on Friday.