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place stooks of grain onto the conveyor belt. This was a demonstration of old-time harvesting at Midale’s Pioneer Echoes Days, held on Saturday and Sunday on the fair grounds. The demo was held after a parade of antique tractors through the heritage village on both days.
By Ana Bykhovskaia, SaskToday.ca
Pioneer Echoes Days drew a big crowd to Midale on Aug. 3 and 4, bringing the community together to celebrate its rich heritage with a variety of events and activities.
The annual event, organized by the Souris Valley Antique Association (SVAA), saw approximately 600 people attend the pancake breakfasts held on both days, surpassing previous years’ averages of 500 attendees.
“It went really well. It was very busy. We had
record attendance for our breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday,” said Ryan Swenson, vice-president of the SVAA.
Despite some weather challenges on Sunday, the event saw higher participation overall, with significant community and out-of-town engagement in various demonstrations and activities.
“Our participation, not only from the community but people that have come from out of town, was really impressive,” Swenson noted.
The town’s historical
village was open to guests. A tractor parade occurred at 2 p.m. on both days, with dozens of old tractors making their way through the grounds, showcasing machines that belong to the museum and those that people brought in for the weekend.
A live threshing demo followed the parade.
The weekend’s events also included a largerthan-ever trade show showcasing local and smaller businesses.
“All in all, as far as the events went, it was phenomenal. We couldn’t be
happier. Everything went off without a hitch,” Swenson added.
A new addition this year was the people mover, which received positive feedback for its convenience in transporting attendees to different parts of the festival, including the Midale Classy Car Show and Shine on Main Street.
“It was a great addition, it was full all weekend. And when the guy that ran it would take a break, there were countless people coming up saying they’d like to go for a ride,” said Swenson.
The success of the people mover has prompted organizers to consider expanding this service next year, so it never has to stop.
The festival also had a use for the new SVAA and Midale Rodeo Committee’s building, put up by the RM of Cymri, which hosted various activities throughout the weekend.
“[Midale Rodeo Committee] used it for their cabaret on Friday night after the Bull Bash and ran a beer garden out of it all weekend. Live music again on Saturday night
… It was really nice to see,” Swenson said, highlighting the building’s contribution to the event’s overall success, and noting that SVAA will now be able to store the antiques in there over the winter. Funds raised from Pioneer Echoes Days will support the association’s operating costs, following the recent loss of one of its major sponsors, Swenson noted. Reflecting on the weekend, Swenson emphasized the positive community feedback and the smooth execution of events.
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Residents of the RMs of Weyburn and Griffin were urged to band together to fight the Enbridge proposal for 46 wind turbines, and hope to make their case to the RM of Weyburn council at their upcoming meeting on Aug. 14.
A meeting of concerned residents was held on Wednesday evening at McKenna Hall, and was emceed by Kim Brady.
Brady set the tone early on, as he asked that residents be respectful both of the land-owners who have signed agreements with Enbridge, and of the RM councillors, who he said are being put in a very tough position.
Brady met with MLA Dustin Duncan on Friday, and said he told him the government is being completely unfair to RM councils because there are no regulations in Saskatchewan to govern wind turbines.
“They want to gravel roads and mow the ditches. It’s not fair to them,” said Brady, noting that Alberta at least has the
Alberta Utilities Commission to set regulations for wind turbines.
A resident noted that he was told by an Enbridge official they would be following the AUC regulations since Saskatchewan doesn’t have any – but
acknowledged he doesn’t know what those regulations say.
Brady pointed out also that the RM of Weyburn has some zoning bylaws that can relate to turbines, but the RM of Griffin doesn’t. Of the 46 pro -
posed turbines, 21 will be in the RM of Griffin, and 25 in the RM of Weyburn.
Some background facts about the proposed wind turbines were presented to the residents, including that the project was initiated by EDF Renewables,
a Chinese company, which had set up two test stations to determine if there was enough wind in this area to make this project viable.
There are six First Nations who are partnering with Enbridge on the pro -
he was told they will be either 673 or 678 feet in height, which is about four times the height of the Parrish and Heimbecker inland grain terminal.
One of the speakers at the meeting, Don Bourassa, pointed out this height is about the same as the highest radio tower on South Hill, and told the residents to imagine that tower with big blades on it turning around. At this height, it will be visible to most residents in Weyburn, and up to 30 miles away.
Bourassa also noted that within a two-mile radius of his farm there are 12 proposed wind turbines, and in a five-mile radius, there are 17.
“I am smack in the middle of it. Am I happy about it? No. We all have to work together to stop this from happening,” said Bourassa.
Like Brady said before him, he also urged residents not to be dumping on the RM councillors, who have a job to do to make zoning bylaw and to enforce them.
He noted the Weyburn Review reported that Enbridge had had a meeting with the council, and asked them not to pass on the information as they set out their case to reduce setbacks
from 1000 metres to 750.
“They do not work for Enbridge, they work for us,” said Bourassa to applause. “What we have to do is put something together for the meeting on Aug. 14.”
Brady noted he has spoken to Reeve Norm McFadden and to a couple of the councillors, and they will only allow two or three from the group to represent the residents at the council meeting, but noted anyone can attend the public meeting. In order to speak, the RM has to be notified at least a week before the meeting to be put on the agenda. “I didn’t move to the country thinking this would happen. I don’t want to live with the wind and noise.
Enbridge is going to follow the Alberta Utilities Board’s regulations as Saskatchewan has no regulations for this,” said Brady. “We’re all surrounded by these things. I really hope the RM will listen to the ratepayers. They work for us, we elected them.”
Brady, and Faith McDonald, noted that residents have a number of options before them to make their voice heard, including signing a petition (which has about 1,600 people signed as of Wednesday night), and writing letters to their MLA,
the premier, and to RM councillors and the City of Weyburn.
They also pointed out there is both a provincial and municipal election this fall, and if the RM councillors don’t support the residents, they could be voted out and replaced.
It was also suggested other organizations be contacted for their concerns, such as Nature Saskatchewan and the Weyburn Wildlife Federation.
Brady ended with a plea for anyone with other ideas or other sources to contact for relevant information to contact him, to help them make the case to the RM.
The plan is to form a committee or a board of concerned residents to help compile the information they need to continue their fight against the turbines.
The Weyburn Police Service (WPS) responded to 93 calls for service during the period of July 29 to Aug. 4, resulting in a total of 20 charges. Of the charges, 11 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and nine under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA). Of the criminal charges, only two were in relation to an individual(s) who either failed to comply with a condition of their release or to attend court as required.
Very early Monday morning, police responded to an alarm call at a large commercial building on the west side of the City. Police checked the property but did not immediately locate anyone. Police kept watch of the property from a distance and observed an individual walking back to the building. The individual was arrested and charged with break and enter to the property, and possession of break-in instruments.
Also on Monday morning, an officer observed a vehicle driving erratic -
ally. The officer conducted a traffic stop and further investigation revealed the driver was impaired by a drug. The driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving.
Police were called to a motor vehicle collision on Tuesday evening, at an intersection where a southbound vehicle was struck by an eastbound vehicle. The southbound vehicle sustained severe damage and had to be towed from the scene. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was charged with proceeding from a stop sign before safe to do so.
Police received a report of a stolen 1978 Honda Express motorcycle, described as lime green, missing the gas tank, and looks similar to a moped. If anyone sees or knows of the whereabouts of the motorcycle, please contact the Weyburn Police Service.
Police were called to a residence early Thursday morning, where the occupant reported an individual
was yelling and banging on their door. Police arrived and found the individual causing the disturbance to be on release conditions not to be at the property or to have contact with the individual at the residence. The individual was arrested and charged with numerous offences under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The Weyburn police also responded to a variety of other calls including alarms, domestic disturbances, suspicious persons or vehicles, mental health concerns, requests to check on an individual’s well-being, harassing communications, and calls relating to animals, parking, or other bylaw concerns.
*Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, cell phones will not be permitted during class time across K-12 schools in Saskatchewan.
“Technology has its place, but too often, cell phones are taking students’ attention away from what they should be learning,” Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “This new policy will allow students to be more engaged with their teachers and focused on learning the skills and knowledge they need to reach their potential.”
These new measures will apply to all Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in the
province. In Grades 9 to 12, teachers will be able to seek an exemption from administration to allow cell phone use by students during class when needed for a specific instructional purpose.
“Limitations of cell phones in our schools will reduce the amount of distractions in our classrooms which will allow our staff to focus on educating our students,” Prairie Spirit Board of Education Chair Bernie Howe said. “It is important to take steps like these that work to improve our students’ mental wellbeing and academic success.”
School division proced-
ures will include exemptions for students that require ongoing use of mobile devices as accommodations for medical or specific learning needs.
The safety of students and staff continue to be an important priority. Each school division has procedures and the responsibility to communicate with students and parents in any case of emergency.
With this announcement, Saskatchewan joins several other provinces which have initiatives to limit or restrict the use of internet-connected devices in schools for implementation in fall 2024.
Ghosts and goblins will be trick-or-treating around the campsites at Nickle Lake Regional Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, as the annual Halloween in the Park will be held.
There is a contest for campsite decorations, and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places. Judging of camp sites will take place from 1-3 p.m.
The park office is accepting donations of prizes for the site judging, and for
the costume judging. Haunted crafts will be available for kids to take part in at the Beavers Den from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and trickor-treating will take place around the park from 6 to 8 p.m.
A map of sites offering treats will be posted on Saturday afternoon, and maps will be available for pickup from the office.
A costume contest will also be held at the Beavers Den at 8 p.m., and the first 250 kids to come will get a candy bag. There will be many categories for prizes, such as scariest costume, best costume and most creative costume as a few examples.
The day will wind up with a kids scary movie, to be shown at 9:15 p.m.
Park residents are encouraged to get their names on the list, and get a balloon from the office to let trickor-treaters know they can come by for a treat.
Take a trip back into the early 20th century in one of the pioneer homes on display in Weyburn’s Heritage Village, or enjoy some live entertainment under a tent on the grounds, during Heritage Village Days on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10.
The buildings and homes in the village will be open, with guides at many of the buildings as families and visitors come to explore.
Most of the homes will
have memorabilia and antiques on display, many of them from the families who donated the homes that housed many area pioneer families in the Weyburn and surrounding area.
The village will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, with the opening ceremonies at 11:30 a.m., and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. There is no admission to enter, with donations to be
accepted at the gate. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Heritage Village. Volunteers are still needed to help put the event on, including for the front gate, barbecue, bake sale or housesitting.
If anyone has time they can volunteer at the village, they could call the village office at 306-842-6377, or email to heritagevillage@ weyburn.ca.
In addition to the live entertainment, there will be a barbecue concession with hot dogs and hamburgers, a bake sale, raffle, silent auction and demonstrations ranging from blacksmithing, rope-making to making butter and homemade ice cream, along with bread-making in the outdoor oven, and a perennial favourite, rides on the fire truck.
A lineup of local and area entertainers will hit the stage on Friday, with Robin Jones from 1-2 p.m.; performers from De Tricky Feet dance studio from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and James Dionne will sing from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, there will be a scavenger hunt at 1 p.m.
The Prairie Sky Co-operative Association announced the hiring of a contractor on Friday to do the extensive renovations to the food store in Weyburn this year.
The association has hired CCR Construction as the general contractor, with the project scheduled to start in August and be completed by the summer of 2025.
CCR has done several projects for other Co-ops, and understands the work must be done in a way to minimize disruption as much as possible for customers and employees.
CCR is a Regina-based company, but will be using local subcontractors, such as Don’s Plumbing and CD Electric, who are already
familiar with the Weyburn food store and equipment.
Some of the key elements of the work to be done include replacement of all refrigeration equipment, display fixtures and fresh department production equipment, relocation of the pharmacy, installing new flooring and much more.
“We will have a stateof-the-art facility to serve our customers long into the future,” said Kevin Arthur, general manager of Prairie Sky Co-op.
“We know there will be many frustrations and inconveniences over the next year, but it will definitely be worth it when it is fully completed,” he added.
DQ Canada and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital encourage Weyburn residents to buy a Blizzard on Miracle Treat Day to help improve the lives of local children
Net proceeds from every Blizzard Treat sold on August 8 will go to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, improving the lives of children receiving healthcare treatment.
Miracle Treat Day returns for the 22nd year on Thursday, August 8. DQ fans in Weyburn can support children receiving care through the simple act of purchasing a Blizzard Treat at their local DQ on Miracle Treat Day.
The funds raised locally stay local—net proceeds from every Blizzard
Treat sold at participating DQ locations in Weyburn will be donated to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, one of 12 Children’s Miracle Network hospital foundations across Canada.
This year DQ Canada celebrates a milestone 40th anniversary of the partnership with Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). Since 1984, DQ has become a top contributor to CMN with over $52 million raised in Canada to date through Miracle Treat Day and other year-round fundraising initiatives.
Every dollar donated from DQ stores goes toward medical research, innovations in treatment and care, child-centred healing spaces and more.
Major upgrades to start at food store
The Prairie Sky Co-op food store will undergo major renovations and updates, starting this month, as the general contractor was hired for the project. The store will remain open during the renovations, which will be completed by the summer of 2025.
The City of Weyburn’s Parks Department will hold their Tatagwa Tree Day on Saturday, Aug. 10 starting at 9 a.m. in River Park off Highway 39, north of the river and campground.
Parking is available off New City Garden Road, just off the highway, and parking spaces will be marked.
Those interested in coming out to plant a tree are encouraged to bring chairs and water to relax and remain hydrated.
Participants should also bring along gloves and a hat for protection.
Tatagwa Tree Day is funded by Sask Lotteries through the Association of Saskatchewan Urban Parks and Conservation Agencies (ASUPCA) and the City of Weyburn.
This map shows where volunteers for Tatagwa Tree Day should park on Aug. 10, on the north side of the Souris River off New City Garden Road, just off Highway 39.
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Many producers in the southeast region are preparing harvest equipment and desiccating pulse crops, and a few producers are starting to harvest early-seeded pulses along with cereals for feed.
Marcel Van Staveren, who farms with his two brothers in the Creelman-Fillmore area, said they began desiccating their lentils on Monday and would begin to harvest their large green lentils by this weekend, and the red lentils will follow shortly afterward.
“Our crop prospects or outlook is fairly strong, as an average or above-average outcome is possible. Rainfall in the 2024 growing season was six to eight inches across our field base, where 2023 only had three to five inches, so we are certain our prospects are reasonable on a rainfall perspective,” he said.
Van Staveren noted while the 2024 growing season overall was cooler than in 2023, there were more days over 30 degrees in July this year. With showers expected in the region this week, he said rainfall would only benefit canola seed size and
might avoid having the seeds shrunken by the July heat.
“We fear all seed size or plumpness and bushel weight reduction has negatively affected the overall yields from the July heat wave,” added Van Staveren.
Haying is nearing completion with no second cut anticipated due to the lack of moisture.
Minimal rain was received over the past week with most of the region receiving no rainfall up until Monday, when showers were forecast to go through the region.
With the persistent hot, dry conditions, topsoil moisture continues to decline.
Currently, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 34 per cent adequate, 57 per cent short and nine per cent very short.
Hayland topsoil moisture is reported at 28 per cent adequate, 62 per cent short and 10 per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is 25 per cent adequate, 57 per cent short and 18 per cent very short.
Pasture conditions are declining within the region with the continued lack of moisture and high temperatures. Currently, 30 per cent of pastures are rated as good, 44 per cent fair, 21 per cent poor and five per cent very poor.
Heat and lack of moisture have been the main causes of crop damage over the past week, but producers indicate that gophers, grasshoppers and aphids are still persisting.
Wind has also caused lodging in some crops throughout the region, but overall minor damage was reported.
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A gofundme page has been set up to help the family of Mark Jeworski, who passed away in the morning of July 30, after a massive heart attack.
Noah Jeworski, who graduated this year from the Weyburn Comp, noted his aunt Tara Maki has set the page up to help the family out with expenses.
“My father was our primary source of income and he made sure my mother, siblings, myself, nephew, and other friends and family would be covered for anything they need, whether that be money, lending his trailer, or just being there for them. My mom cannot afford to keep us living on her own,” he said.
Jeworski leaves behind his wife Penny, their three children, Mackenzie, Kaleb, and Noah, and his grandson, Oliver.
On the gofundme page, Maki explains, “We are reaching out to our com-
munity for support. Any assistance you can provide will help alleviate some of the immediate financial burdens, including daily living expenses, mortgage payments, future educational needs for Mackenzie, Kaleb, and Noah, and for funeral/final resting costs.”
To access the page, go to www.gofundme.com/f/ mark-jeworski to donate. As of Monday afternoon, the page had raised $2,250, with a goal to reach $10,000.
Speaking of his father, Noah said, “My father has been a member of the community since before I was born. He lived in the Midale area for a lot of his teenage years and attended Weyburn Comprehensive where he graduated in 1994. My dad is a family person. He loved to spend time with my siblings and he adored my nephew, Oliver. He was the type of person to drop anything
he was doing to help out a stranger or loved one. He was goofy at times, but also strict when he needed to.”
He added that he and his dad were working on together on two cars so they could take the matching cars to the Weyburn Show and Shine, but that dream will unfortunately not happen with him now.
“I could go on for hours about what a great man my father was and how he impacted the lives of so many people. My mother never realized how much her and my father had impacted the lives of others until he was no longer with us. The amount of support that has come our way is truly shocking. We appreciate everyone’s donations and condolences,” said Noah.
“My aunt Tara created a GoFundMe to cover bills, mortgage payments, food, funeral costs, and other miscellaneous things that we can use money for.”
On the gofundme page, Maki noted that contributions can be made to help cover the family’s living expenses, funeral costs, and other urgent needs, and every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact.
She also suggested that friends or community members could help by providing meals or groceries to help Penny focus on her children without worrying about daily necessities.
“If you can help with meal preparation or grocery deliveries, it would be greatly appreciated,” she said, adding the family also needs emotional support.
“Words of encouragement and emotional support can provide immense comfort during this time of grief. Please consider reaching out to Penny and her children with messages of love and support,” said Maki.
Helping to feed the goats
Naomi Carson, a volunteer for the Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park, helped Sapphire feed some leaves to a goat, as she visited in the goat pen on Sunday. The Animal Park hosted a market day, and a number of families took the opportunity to visit with the animals as well.
Midale’s Main Street was a busy place on Sunday, thanks to dozens of vehicle enthusiasts who brought their rides over for the annual Midale Classy Car Show and Shine.
This year saw 46 exhibitors coming from Assiniboia, Coronach, Lake Alma, Regina, the Estevan area and more.
“We had a good stretch this year, we had a good circumference from all around,” said Scott Stabenow, the chairperson of the show and shine committee. Vehicles ranged from antiques from the 20s and early 30s right to fancy contemporary vehicles.
“We had lots of stuff from the 50s and 60s, some work-in-progress projects, but most of them were done. We had some very beautiful cars, and even from last year we had a lot of different cars show,” Stabenow said.
Tim Carlson’s 1966 Ford Fairlane was the winner of the Midale Classy Car Show and Shine.
The event found its new
home on Main Street last year, and Stabenow said it seems to become their permanent location.
“Main Street seems to be our new place to hold the event. Previously we used to do it up at the school but with the Main Street, it’s just a lot more room and seems to work better for this,” he noted.
Souris Valley Antique Association introduced a people mover this year, which helped bring guests from fairgrounds over across the tracks, and many visitors got to enjoy the car show.
Thomas-K Welding and Fabricating once again supplied the grill for the barbecue, and Stabenow said if they have any proceeds left after covering expenses, they like to donate to local charities.
Stabenow also thanked everyone involved with the event.
“I just would like to thank everybody that came out. If it wasn’t for those people coming out to have a look there wouldn’t be a car show.”
Programs and activities at the Weyburn Public Library will have the theme, “I love Africa”, during the month of August.
For children, there are a number of African-themed crafts and activities set for all age levels.
Programs set for all ages include an African safari on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10:30 a.m. where participants can paint with vinyl; or at 2:30 p.m. that day, make tie-dye shirts. Playful projects include using alcohol ink and vinyl to make baby safari animals on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m.; or to make
a clay zebra on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m., or a clay hippo at 3 p.m.
For preschoolers, who meet on Wednesdays at 2 p.m., they will have a storytime and craft on Aug. 14, with Safari stories and making an African beaded necklace. On Aug. 21, there will be music and active play, including Djembe drum and African dance, and on Tuesday, Aug. 27, they can go on a safari with sensory bins and puzzles.
For the juniors and tweens, programs include making Pannekoek, an African crepe, today, Aug. 7
at 4 p.m. (for the tweens); learning about African dance and a craft on Monday, Aug. 12 for tweens, or on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for juniors (aged six to eight).
There is a chef session on Monday, Aug. 19 for the tweens making Bobotie, an African casserole, or on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for the junior age group.
Special features for children will be a visit by the Saskatchewan Science Centre on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Themes will include “Fly me to the moon”, disaster-defying architects, and backyard biodiversity.
The windup for the summer reading program will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., including a pizza party and reading prizes.
For teens, there are science and technology activities, such as pendulum painting on Monday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m., or take the egg challenge on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m., where participants can design a way to keep their eggs from being scrambled.
Teens can make edible cookie dough and S’mores bites on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.; make dessert kabobs on Wednesday,
Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.; or make Samoa cream pie on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. A mystery-solving game will be held on Monday, Aug. 19, and for those who like outdoor games, there will be beach ball volleyball and outdoor games on Monday, Aug. 26, both days at 2 p.m. For adults, there will be a class to make “Soetkoekies” butter biscuits on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m., and a class to make cool drinks and appetizers on Wednesday, Aug. 14, using fresh berry lemonade, and caramel apple dip. Teens will be welcome to join this class as well. There will be a class for gratitude journals and mindful drawings on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. This class is for teens also. Learn how to make handmade paper on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m., and then how to make natural ink, on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Prior to this class, at 2 p.m. that day, there will be a nature walk to collect items to make the natural ink. There will be a class in karate with Sensei Owen on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Cell phone usage by students in primary and secondary schools has been a growing issue for school boards, and starting this new school year in September, there is a general directive from the Ministry of Education that cell phones are banned for all K-12 students. There will be a possibility of exemptions in certain cases, such as where the phones are used for instruction in certain classes, but otherwise, students in Saskatchewan are being asked to go without their handheld technology for the most part.
In a day and age of technology, this seems to be an overreach by the government, and totally unnecessary to an extent, particularly for junior and senior high school. Part of the issue for today’s students is to be prepared for life and work in a technologically-advanced world, where you are fully expected to be proficient in the use of computers, cell phones, tablets, and social media. These are accepted modes of connecting as working professionals, and really for most every job available today, other than those which are purely physical labour. For a young person who has an eye on a career in a chosen field, they need to know all about reading, writing and science and arithmetic, and also to be proficient beyond these basic skills in order to be of use to most any employer today.
To ban all use of technology seems very counter-intuitive when you want a student to learn and demonstrate proficient use and understanding of technology.
The ministry says that teachers are allowed to seek an exemption from administration to allow cell phone use by students during class when needed for a specific instructional purpose.
In the real world, this is known as “red tape”, which is something our students really don’t need to be learning about or to be hampered by.
In addition, school division procedures will include exemptions for students that require ongoing use of mobile devices as accommodations for medical or specific learning needs.
This sounds like an impending headache for students, for teachers, and for administrators, as they try to find a way through everything else they are dealing with in starting a new school year.
This matter came up for discussion at the Holy Family board meeting earlier this year, and they were puzzled as to why any school division would put limits on learning in this way. Their decision was to have teachers and administrators ensure that students learn how to use technology in a responsible way — and really this would be a much better way to approach this issue than the provincial ban.
— Greg Nikkel
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The best drama on TV these days isn’t a Netflix series or something on Prime — it’s the Summer Olympic Games from Paris, and it doesn’t disappoint, other than when Canada loses out on medals.
The star for Canada has been a remarkable 17-year-old swimmer from Toronto, with the amazingly appropriate name of Summer McIntosh.
This young woman went home with three gold medals and a silver, the best accomplishment by a Canadian swimmer in one Olympic Games.
What was truly silly was the media, who proclaimed in headlines that our champion swimmer was going home to do “teenager summer activities”. Whoa, like, stop the presses, right? A 17-year-old, wanting to be a normal teenager in the summertime?
Anyway, Summer impressed me with her very mature responses to interviewers, sounding very much older than her 17 years.
As she did interviews at Canada House after she was all done winning medals, she did remark that the races were very emotionally and mentally draining as well as being a very hard physical
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challenge. To me, it was a relief to hear her say that, letting us know that she’s not a superhero with a cape, but is a normal, teenage girl who did her best to handle all of the pressure, and is now going home to her three cats to relax and decompress.
Other moments of drama was seeing a longdistance runner have her silver medal taken away for jostling a fellow runner, but then having the medal restored after she appealed.
A black mark against the Olympics was the disqualification of Canadian runner Aaron Brown for a false start. As the commentators pointed out, this was grossly unfair, as 100-metre runners are very high strung and it isn’t unusual to see a hair-trigger response on the start line, and to take away his opportunity to run after four years of preparation was an injustice.
Then there was the gymnastics medal moment, where the two Americans, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, bowed to the gold medal winner, Rebeca Andrade of Brazil, on the podium. This was a really nice moment of sportsmanship from the athlete who singularly had several celebrities there to see her win the gold.
By Leslie Coulter
Last weekend, the graduating classes of Western Christian College 1979 - 1983 gathered for a highly anticipated reunion. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and nostalgia as old friends reunited, sharing stories and memories of the past.
My graduating class, 1983, had a mighty showing with seven in attendance. This may not seem like many, but our class was only 30-some when we walked across the stage 41 years ago.
As we gathered, we looked at the familiar faces, and our hearts swelled with warmth. Some had to reintroduce themselves, as many of us have changed just a tad!
Several of us were part of an a cappella chorus, a beloved part of our school experience. We sang familiar songs, blending harmonies in perfect unison. Time stood still as we sang timeless classics, transporting us back to a bygone era. The music bridged the years, re-
connecting us on a deeper level.
Guest speakers, comprised of former students and staff, shared inspiring stories, recounting lessons learned and experiences that shaped us. Their words resonated deeply, reminding us of the indelible mark our alma mater left on our lives.
Throughout the reunion, we enjoyed delicious meals, provided by local caterers. Laughter and conversation flowed effortlessly, rekindling the strong bonds we formed during our school days. In those moments, time melted away, and we were once again the carefree students we once were.
Stories of high school antics made us laugh until we cried.
As the reunion drew to a close, we exchanged promises to stay in touch, to meet again, and with a plan for the next reunion.
Our shared experiences will forever be etched in our hearts.
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Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted what you have in your own backyard.
After all, you’re so used to seeing it, you just always expect that it will always be there – but it can also become easy to miss.
Some attractions are a community’s “best-kept secret”, as they are things everybody should know about but don’t, when it should be a pretty big deal.
This is not just a phenomenon in Weyburn, nor is it a Saskatchewan thing. People in all communities don’t give themselves enough credit for having all sorts of things others would genuinely like to see or experience.
Sometimes here in Weyburn, we seem to forget how much we have going for us.
A note for the rest of the country: there are a lot more attractions and activities to do than just work and stare at endlessly flat spaces. Those flat, wide-open spaces yield some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets on the planet in the “Land of the Living Skies”, along with a lot of rolling hills and valleys for us to enjoy.
Take a look at Weyburn and the surrounding area. You’ll find all sorts of great things to do in all directions.
Head southeast of Weyburn and you’ll find Nickle Lake Regional Park, one of the best regional parks in the province. It’s beautiful and well-maintained, with terrific campsites, along with a beach, boat docks, a new paddling pool and mini-golf to enjoy.
Go further southeast, you’ll find Mainprize Regional Park
on the Rafferty Dam, with its boat launch, beach and golf course.
Nearer the city you can take in the Weyburn Golf Course, a beautiful 18-hole golf course and clubhouse, with a practice putting green and driving range.
Life is just as much fun when you come into the city. The Weyburn Leisure Centre is home to the city’s outdoor swimming pool next door along with the Credit Union Spark Centre.
In addition, Weyburn has two spray park facilities, at River Park and at the Young Fellows/Don Mitchell Tot Lot, including a paddling pool and playground at the latter location.
The Tatagwa Parkway trail system offers trails all around the city, connecting with the picturesque River Park and campground, which features disc golf and a gazebo, and a kayak/ canoe launch onto the Souris River.
Another park area is Jubilee Park, which has pathways along with ball diamonds for minor ball and softball teams, and sports fields for soccer and lacrosse.
You can go for a meal at one of our great restaurants, some of which have patios to enjoy on warm summer evenings. If you’re from out of town, you might want to spend overnight at one of the city’s hotels or motels, and visit one of the shopping areas the following day.
Weyburn is blessed with a number of cultural experiences as well that will allow you to further your artistic skills, or admire the abilities of others.
You don’t have to look very far to find something to do in Weyburn this August.
Go camping at Nickle Lake or River Park
Cool off at the Weyburn Leisure Centre
Read “Who Has Seen The Wind” by W.O. Mitchell, who was born in Weyburn in 1914
Play a round of golf
Volunteer at the Humane Society and walk a dog
Take a tour of the Soo Line Historical Museum
Go camping
Sleep in a tent in the backyard
a trip to Mainprize Park on Saturday, Aug. 10 for Halloween in the park. Don’t forget to dress up!
Do a puzzle
Call a friend
Watch the sunset and enjoy the Land of the Living Skies
Take your dog for a run at the dog park
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Visit the Therapeutic Animal Park
Pick berries
Enjoy a walk through the Red Coat Trail
Get new tires or tire repairs at Barber Motors
Stain your fence or help out a neighbour
Fly a kite
Lay on the grass and watch the clouds
Go for a picnic
Play a board game
Treat yourself to a full detail or wash and vac at Barber Motors
Buy some GM Glass Cleaner at Barber Motors (always a favorite)
Write a letter
Add your photo to the Bestea wall at Meok Ja!
Grab your canoe or kayak and explore the Souris River
Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant
Go for a chiropratic treatment or massage at Railway Chiropractic
Blow bubbles with your kids
Fix up that used vehicle with parts from Southside Wreckers
Get moving. Clean up the debris from the last prairie wind storm!
Have a water balloon fight
Check out the Summer Clearances around town!
Go to a garage sale
Do you want to fill your summer with activities that the whole family can enjoy? Here are seven winning suggestions to keep kids and adults entertained.
1. Take a short or long bike ride, and don’t forget to make an ice cream stop along the way.
2. Organize a lazy day where you watch movies, snack on popcorn and candy and play board games. It’s the perfect way to spend a rainy day.
3. Take part in a family-friendly escape room. Solve puzzles and showcase your teamwork.
4. Choose a few tasty recipes to cook together as a family.
5. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day at the park. Bring books to read or games to play, like Frisbee.
6. Visit an exhibit that interests the whole family and will teach you new things.
7. Take up horseback riding and discover the joys of riding with the wind in your hair.
Find other fun activities by researching opportunities in and around your area.
Are you looking for entertaining and enriching activities to fill your summer? Get your fill of culture with these suggestions.
EXPLORE MUSEUMS
You’re sure to find a museum that appeals to you, regardless of your interests. Explore various exhibits and activities, from art and technology to science and archaeology, to satisfy your curiosity and deepen your knowledge.
ATTEND SHOWS AND PRODUCTIONS
No matter what you’re into, you can choose from various plays, movies, musicals, variety
shows and dance performances. There’s no shortage of options to delight your eyes and ears! Festivals, in particular, are excellent opportunities to immerse yourself in a new way of life for a few days.
REVISIT THE PAST
Every province has many heritage and historic sites and tours, like forts, lighthouses and religious buildings. Learn more about your ancestors, your province’s pioneers or the events that shaped your region. Chances are, you won’t look at your hometown the same way once you’ve taken a step back in time.
Other ways to immerse yourself in culture this summer include attending lectures, joining a book club, savouring local cuisine, discovering the work of local artisans and visiting art galleries. Where will you start?
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Challenge a friend to a game of disc golf out at River Park
Go cast your line at Nickle Lake. You might catch a perch, walleye or jack!
Organize a scavenger hunt with your friends
Dine on a patio at a local restaurant
Check out the bike trails along River Park
Spend a day at the beach
Accessorize your vehicle (Supply and Installation) at Barber Motors
Take a walk on Tatagwa Parkway
Enjoy a splash in the water at River Park
Play a game of tennis or pickle ball
Work on some tricks at the skate park
Go for a dip at the outdoor pool
Stop & smell the flowers along 3rd Street
Create a Weyburn Trivia game with your friends
Visit Maurer’s Meats, where you’re guaranteed quality and customers are #1!
Make a tie-dyed shirt
Enjoy an afternoon of bird watching
Pick up some Saskatoon Moonshine at Bandits Distilling
Stay in your jammies all day
Have a water balloon fight
Decorate your site for Nickle Lake’s Halloween in the Park on Aug. 10
Take photos with your phone or camera
Take a book, leave a book at one of our Free Little Libraries
Get a spray-in box liner (Armor Thane epoxy type) at Barber Motors
Spend the day at Mainprize Park
Take the kids to the park to play
Go for a drive in the country, looking for wildlife
Clean out your garage
Are you on holiday and about to go to the beach? You’re in luck! Whether at home or abroad, you’re sure to have lots of fun. Here are a few activity ideas perfect for spending hours of fun in the sand.
SPORTS
If the beach isn’t too crowded and you can access courts, you can play games like Frisbee, disc golf, Finnish bowling or volleyball.
WATER GAMES
Put on your goggles and check out what’s under the water, splash around with your friends or pretend to be a dolphin or mermaid. Remember to stay close to the shore and that a responsible adult is always present and keeping a watchful eye on you.
KITE FLYING
Is it windy? Great! If the beach isn’t too close to trees or power lines, get out your colourful kite and let it soar.
SCULPTURES
The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating shapes and sculptures with wet sand! You can build castles, characters, animals and more. Bring a small shovel and plastic moulds.
Don’t forget that spending all day at the beach means being exposed to the sun’s rays. Make sure to wear a hat and apply sunscreen every two hours. Have a great holiday!
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March 26, 1950September 16, 2023
It is with continued heavy hearts we reannounce the passing of Christine Tincher (nee Kunard), at the age of 73 years. Christine passed away peacefully, with her three sons at her side, at Foothills Country Hospice, after a brave and courageous battle. Born to parents Fern(nee Powell) and Donald Kunard, and raised in Weyburn, SK. Christine enjoyed activities like piano, volleyball, soccer, and track and field in her earlier years. She also enjoyed music by artists like Elton John, Adele, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, and Eric Clapton, and cheering on her beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders. Upon graduating high school, Christine attended nursing school at SIAST which led to a decades long career as an accomplished Registered Nurse, and later positions such as Director of Care in the fields of Palliative Care, Age Care and Gerontology. Her passion for helping others, especially with their health, was something she believed in deeply. A compassionate, caring, and empathetic soul, Christine loved and cherished her family. She gave birth to three sons; Morgan, Jeffrey, and Brendan who were the absolute lights of her life. She would boast, brag, and beam with pride about them - right up until her last days. She loved them more than anything; more than words could accurately describe. And whether it was spending time with her aunts, uncles and cousins, on the Keefe and Powell sides respectively, or getting together with good friends for a laugh. Christine really did enjoy and care about the lives of others she was close with. Christine is survived by her three sons Morgan (Kimberlee) of Vancouver, BC, Jeffrey (April) of Calgary, AB and Brendan (Krista) of High River, AB and by her six beautiful grandchildren; Ada & Chloe Tincher, Sloane & Aubrey Tincher and Ivy & Fabian Tincher. She is also survived by her exhusband Derrick Tincher, of Calgary, AB. Her sons wish to also sincerely thank all of the exceptionally kind and helpful nurses and staff at Foothills Country Hospice, for helping make her final days so much more peaceful , dignified, and comfortable. We will be forever grateful for this. And it was an absolutely fitting place for her to spend her last several weeks; since she spent so many years nursing and helping others. She used to say it was, "an honour being with seniors, and their families, when the end was drawing near." Christine, we will miss you profoundly. We miss your hugs, your laugh, your kindness, your beautiful smile, your conversation, your wisdom and most of all - your love. The world just isn't the same without you. Rest in peace as one of the most beautiful of kind souls. An interment will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 11th at Griffin Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Christine's life at 2:00 P.M. at Cecilia's Banquet Hall and Restaurant (122 4th Street N, Weyburn, SK, S4H 0Y1) with speeches and stories from her loved ones commencing at 3:00 P.M. Any donations, in Christine's honour, can and will be made to Foothills Country Hospice at www.countryhospice.org. Thank you.
Edward Jacob Edward Frank Jacob, late of Weyburn, SK, born on April 21, 1945, passed away on July 25, 2024 at the age of 79 years. Edward will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Myrna; daughter Lisa (Wes) Cugnet. His 5 grandchildren: Chris (Renee) Cugnet and their children Charles, Anna, Alex; John (Kaelynn Walkeden) Cugnet; Calli (Tanner Herlick) Cugnet and their daughter Summer; Devon Jacob; Lindsay (Matt) Stepp and their children Mila and Benjamin; brothers-inlaw George (Dolores) Leier and Gary (Gail) Leier; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Ken) Leier Mattice and Helen Jacob. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and a great group of friends. He was predeceased by his son Stephen; parents Stephen and Elizabeth; in-laws John and Kay Leier; sister Alvina (Gil) Grad; his brothers: Tony (Rose), Joseph (Shirley), Leonard (Ella), Alfred; and his sisterin-law Julie Leier. A Service of Remembrance for Edward was held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with Judy Beck officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were all in attendance. Urn Bearer was Chris Cugnet. Interment was held at the McTaggart Cemetery, McTaggart, SK. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1888-848-0333) Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at: www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories"
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Are you familiar with the experience of sleeping in a tent, stargazing and feeling one with nature? If having a fire is an integral part of your camping experience, you need to take precautions to avoid polluting the environment and starting a forest fire.
No matter where you are, check the local regulations on open fires. Are they allowed? They may be prohibited in specific circumstances, such as if the wind is blowing at more than 20 km/h or if there’s a drought. Having the correct information can save you a lot of trouble.
As a rule, keep the following points in mind:
• Choose an open spot sheltered from the wind.
• The ground should be gravel, clay or sand. Make sure there aren’t any flammable materials nearby, like dead leaves.
• Keep the fire small and contained to one square metre. Use dry wood, ideally purchased on-site or from a local shop.
• Don’t use dryer lint or gasoline to light the fire.
• Don’t burn garbage. Always keep an eye on the fire. Never leave it unattended.
• Before leaving, extinguish the fire completely Pour water over it and stir up the embers.
Don’t have enough water to put out your fire? Use sand or dirt.
The Weyburn Beavers finished off the 2024 season over the long weekend, with their final home game on Monday evening against the Regina Red Sox, a 6-0 loss.
On Sunday, the Beavers were edged out 14-13 by the Red Sox in Regina, and on Friday and Saturday they played two games in Moose Jaw. The Beavers won 8-6 on Saturday, and lost 8-3 on Friday.
On Thursday night, they posted a 17-14 win over the Swift Current 57s at home, and following the game, presented team awards.
In the home win, hometown player Sutter Balog pitched for the first two innings, allowing five hits and six runs, and getting five strike-outs. Brett Paterson pitched for two innings, allowing five hits and three runs; Wyatt Rogi then hit the mound for two innings, followed by Joe Hart for two innings and Devin Costa in the last inning.
On offence, Brayden Mayencourt had three RBIs, as did River Smith; Ryan Muizelaar had two, Halen Otte had two, Ian Heck had two, Easton Mould had two, and Robert Gurney had one run batted in.
In the loss on Friday to Moose Jaw, Jared Eifler was the losing pitcher,
and RBIs were hit by Ryan Dauphinee, Mayencourt and Carter Schellsmidt.
In the win on Saturday, there were three home runs by Beavers, by Mayencourt, with two RBIs; Muizelaar, with three RBIs, and Webster, who had three RBIs. The winning pitcher was Mathieu Rocheleau.
The following players were presented with team awards.
The top hitter was Niko Kekatos; the top pitcher this season was Ian Heck; the Unsung Hero award went to Halen Otte; the team MVP was Ryan Muizelaar; The Gold Glove award went to Robert Gurney; the Dam Builder award went to Ryan Dauphinee; and the Best play-by-play call was by John and Lisa Prette. The Beavers also had a few team records broke this year and were excited to recognize those accomplishments. The record for single season batting average was set by Niko Kekatos with a .397 average; the record for single season doubles was set by Ryan Muizelaar at 19 as of Thursday night; and the records for career games played, at 143; career at bats with the Beavers (526+), and career hits (at 149 as of Thursday), were set by Ryan Dauphinee.
Pickleball Weyburn celebrates courts opening The executive of Pickleball Weyburn had a special cake for the opening of the new courts on Wednesday. From
Hometown pitcher throws for Beavers Weyburn player Sutter Balog pitched the first two innings of the Beavers’ win over the Swift Current 57s at Tom Laing Park on Thursday evening. Weyburn won 1714, and finished their season on Monday night.
secretary Wendy Pleckham, president Bob Maurer, vice-president Ray
By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Pickleball Weyburn celebrated the opening of their new permanent courts on Wednesday evening, at the outdoor rink behind the Credit Union Spark Centre, with a barbecue, and open court time for people to try the popular sport out.
Two special cakes were cut for the event, with the proceeds of the barbecue to go towards Pickleball Weyburn’s club expenses. Representatives of the City and of Pickleball Weyburn were on hand to cut the cake, and a number of residents tried out the sport alongside seasoned players.
The club fundraised about $22,000 for the court paint, nets, fences and balls, said Bob Maurer, president of
Pickleball Weyburn, and with all of the community support provided, the funds were raised in a very short time.
The court paint used on the concrete surface of the rink is a special paint that has grains of sand in it to give it some traction, and it was squeegeed on by club members, said Maurer.
The club currently has about 63 members, he said, and the cost to join for a year is $49. Of that amount, $30 is for Pickleball Weyburn, $10 is for Pickleball Canada, and $7 goes to Pickleball Saskatchewan, of which the Weyburn club is now a member for the past two weeks.
From now until about mid-October, the courts are open seven days a week from 8 to 11 a.m., plus from 7-10 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
In addition, each Tuesday and Thursday, two of the courts are reserved for beginners who are just
learning how to play the game, said Maurer.
Once the equipment is packed away for the winter, pickleball will be played at the Knox Hall through the winter, he added.
In the spring, after the ice is taken out of the outdoor rink and it begins to warm up, the club will take a look at how the court paint survives being under ice all winter. Maurer noted this hasn’t been done before in Saskatchewan that he’s aware of, so they are anxious to see how well the paint survives. There is room for two more courts on the rink, but it will depend on demand and interest if they will be added this summer, or next spring, he added.
The executive for Pickleball Weyburn includes Maurer as president, Ray Flaten as vice-president, Wanda Pleckham as secretary, Tanya Hulbert as treasurer, and Janice Bakken is a director.
By Ana Bykhovskaia, SaskToday.ca
Twenty bull riders showcased their skills for a large crowd as part of the annual Bull Bash and Cabaret Friday night in Midale.
“We had a great turnout. It was a packed house with no seating left available,” said Adam Carlson, president of the Midale Rodeo Committee. “There were lots of people standing, and we had a full entry of riders in the bull riding event and lots of really good stock, really
good competitors from all over and they put on a great show.”
Bull Riders Canada sanctioned the event, which attracted riders from Canada, the U.S., Brazil and Australia this year. A lot of talented athletes from Saskatchewan were entered, including Aaron Roy of Yellow Grass, who has competed at top bull-riding events in North America and came out the champion this time. Kaden Piper from Stoughton, the Ozirney brothers from Grenfell and
Cole Troendle, formerly of Midale and now residing in Tisdale, also participated.
Roy finished first in the long round by staying on the bull for eight seconds and earning a score of 84.5. Cole Hartman of Lancer, Sask., was second at 84 and Alison Trindade of Ariquemes, Brazil, was third at 83.5. Jaden Ozirney of Grenfell (83), Trinity Bear of Whitewood (82), and Toby Adams of Mendooran, Australia, (81) also held on successfully.
Roy won $800 for finishing first.
Three riders also received points in the Bud Light Championship round, with Roy coming out first with a score of 88 and another $1,950 in prize money; and Trindade and Kahl Wasilow of Maple Creek finished second with a score of 82.5 and $1,275 in prize money each.
The bulls had a great showing on the weekend, too, Carlson noted.
Following the bull-riding event, the festivities
Riding to the top prize in Midale Bull rider Aaron Roy of Yellow Grass hung on for the full eight seconds as he posted the highest score on Friday night at the Midale Bull Bash. His ride was scored at 84.5 points, the highest on the night and good for first prize, as well as first place in the Bud Light Championship round.
Hanging on for dear life
Bull rider Kaden Piper of Stoughton was briefly hung up by his hand after being bucked off, as the first contestant at the Midale Bull Bash on Friday evening. He was able to get his hand out soon after and was not hurt on his ride.
continued with a cabaret featuring the band Crossroads.
The weekend’s activities also included wild pony racing, a ranch rodeo with mutton busting, and a performance by the Truco Trick Riders, local superstars from the southeast corner of the province on Saturday.
“We had 30 kids participate in the mutton busting, and they all walked away with a bucket of toys and goodies, as well as a shirt saying they competed in the 2024 Bull Bash and Cabaret,” Carson added.
In the ranch rodeo’s wild cow milking contest on Saturday, the Wicked Cattle Company team (Jim Wickenheiser, James Mcdonald, and Kevin and Zane King) came in first; SSSS Ranches (Kaylee and Eric Buyer, Chad Carlson and Hayden Bigney) was second; and Coalfields Posse (Dom Sellick, Layne Smith, Clint Radke and Trevor Gordon) ended up being third.
Sunday also saw barrel racing and team roping events.
Carlson said the rodeo committee continues to make efforts to improve the rodeo grounds. They recently had a building sponsored that they are sharing with the local antique association, and continue to improve the facility.
“We’re looking to expand our facilities, add
more shaded seating … and possibly get a generator for power. … We accomplished some big projects this year, like putting up permanent lights around the arena,” he said. Events like Midale Bull Bash and Cabaret and grounds improvements wouldn’t be possible without sponsors and local support, Carlson said.
“We’re really grateful for all of our sponsors, because it definitely wouldn’t be possible without that. We are also thankful for the support from the fan base, the surrounding communities for coming to our events,” he added.
“And hopefully one day when we get everything pretty close to being finalized, we can start putting some money back into the surrounding communities that helped us.”
There is a high school rodeo coming back on the first weekend of September, Carlson mentioned, and the association is also exploring the possibility of hosting more events throughout the year like barrel racing and additional rodeo events.
“Hopefully, one day our goal is to have a rodeo group in our schools so that it can be part of the educational system,” Carlson said.
For more details on upcoming events, visit the Midale Rodeo Association’s Facebook page.
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