Weyburn Review - October 14, 2020

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weyburn Vol.111 No. 42 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 12 Pages

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Working at ‘Spark Centre’

Having fun with Little Kicks

Construction crews continue their work at the CU Spark Centre facility.

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The Little Kicks program for Weyburn Soccer finished this week, and will be available indoors in November-December.

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Children have fun exploring a pumpkin mini-track

Review Photo ­-- Sabrina Kraft

Many families attended a pumpkin fundraiser for the Co-operative Playschool that was held on the front lawn of the Calvary Baptist on Saturday. During the fundraiser, there were pumpkins sold during the day, and there were stalls set up by Melissa’s Cotton Candy and Sherry-Lynn Photography. The fundraiser raised $3,635 for the Cooperative Playschool, which included donations from both Melissa and Sherry-Lynn.

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is announcing the confirmed candidates will be in attendance for the All Candidates Forum for the riding of Weyburn-Big Muddy on Thursday, Oct. 15 for the Provincial Election to be held Oct. 26.

The following candidates have been invited to attend the forum: Saskatchewan Party candidate, Dustin Duncan; New Democratic Party candidate, Regan Lanning; and Buffalo Party candidate, Collin Keith.

“The Chamber is dedicated to providing an opportunity for all parties to express their views,” said Executive Director, Twila Walkeden.

“The format of the event has changed to accommodate COVID-19 gathering restrictions.”

The event will commence at 7 p.m. and is not open to the public to attend, but it will be broadcast live on Access Now YouTube channel, Access Communications Facebook page and the Access Communications website.

Candidates will entertain questions posed by both Chamber members and the

public. Members of the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce and the public are encouraged to submit their questions to the following email address: admin@weyburnchamber.com.

Alternatively, call the Chamber’s office at (306) 842-4738 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays to submit your question.

Questions will be taken live during the event via the email address only.

The Chamber’s purpose in providing this forum is to facilitate a respectful dialogue between candidates.

This is not considered an atmosphere for debate. Candidates will not be given an opportunity to debate issues with their fellow candidates.

They will be simply responding to the questions posed to them within a given time frame. Again, the event is not open to the public and will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15. Go to the Weyburn Chamber website at www. weyburnchamber.com for more information on how you can watch the forum via the Access Communications live broadcast.

Community mourns after two SaskPower workers die in industrial accident

By Greg Nikkel A worn-out pair of work boots appeared at the base of a power pole at the corner of Government Road and Sixth Avenue SE in Weyburn, and over the weekend grew into a memorial site in tribute of two SaskPower workers who were killed in an industrial accident at the site on Thursday afternoon.

Weyburn Police and Weyburn EMS responded to the scene shortly after 3 p.m., and found Scott Bill, 51, had been killed, and Cole Crooks, 40, was badly injured. He was taken to the Weyburn General Hospital and shortly after died of his injuries.

The Weyburn Police Service is working in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service and Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety as they continue their investigation into this tragic matter.

A gofundme page has been set up for the two men’s families at https:// gf.me/u/y4dwmx.

As of Tuesday morning, the page had raised $42,408 from 390 donors, far eclipsing the initial goal of $2,000.

In a statement issued on Saturday, SaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh said, “It is with profound sadness that we learned of a workplace incident on Thursday that resulted in the deaths of two of our SaskPower employees. Scott Bill and Cole Crooks worked as powerline technicians on the Weyburn construction crew and their work took them to many communities in southern Saskatchewan.

“From the bottom of our hearts, we acknowledge them for their service and dedication to SaskPower and to our customers across the province. This terrible loss of members of

our SaskPower family and of the Weyburn community, is deeply felt by us all.

“On behalf of the entire executive team and Board of Directors at SaskPower, our heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies go out to their families, friends and to all their co-workers in this difficult time.”

Mayor Marcel Roy extended condolences on behalf of himself and city council to the family and friends of the two workers.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as is the rest of the community,” added Mayor Roy. He said if any family or friend of the accident victims needs someone to talk to at this time, the services of the chaplains for the Weyburn Police Service and Weyburn Fire Department, Tim MacKinnon and Jodi Pfeifer, are available by contacting either office.

The incumbent MLA for Weyburn-Big Muddy,

Dustin Duncan, who is also the Minister Responsible for SaskPower, suspended his election campaign for the day on Friday out of respect for the two fallen workers, and issued the following statement.

“In my capacity as Minister Responsible for SaskPower, I was notified of a serious safety incident in Weyburn which resulted in the death of two SaskPower employees. These will be difficult days for so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends, as well as the entire community of Weyburn.

“My heart also goes out to the entire SaskPower family. I offer my condolences to each of them, especially the powerline technicians. I know this is a tight knit group of employees throughout the province, and they are grieving the loss of two colleagues,” said Duncan.

Election race set for City of Weyburn, Cornerstone board The City of Weyburn announced the official list of candidates as they will appear on the ballot for the 2020 municipal election on Nov. 9, with three running for mayor and 13 for city council, plus three for the Cornerstone School board.

Nominated for mayor are Nick Coroluick, Marcel Roy (inc.) and Bruce Croft.

Nominated for councilor are Dana Pretzer, Jeff Richards (inc.), Trevor Butts, Dick J. Michel (inc.), Melanie Sorensen, Casey Drullette, Dr. John

Corrigan, Ryan Janke, John Lawrence, Sheila Sutherland, Mel Van Betuw (inc.), Laura Morrissette and Debra Button.

Nominated for South East Cornerstone School Division board of trustees are Norma M. HewittLendrum, and incumbents Melanie Sorensen and Brandon Tichkowsky.

The two seats open on the board of trustees for the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division were declared by acclamation, and in-

cumbent candidates Bruno Tuchscherer and Jerome Sidloski are elected.

According to the resolution of Weyburn City Council, the order of names on the ballot is chosen by random selection. For the 2020 municipal election, the Weyburn Youth Council assisted in the process by drawing names out of a receptacle in council chambers late Thursday afternoon.

The 2020 municipal election will be held on Monday, Nov. 9. The regular poll will be located at

the Cugnet Centre (633 King St.) on election day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

An advance poll will be open at the Sun Room of Weyburn Leisure Centre (532 5th St. NE) on Oct. 31 from 12-5 p.m. and on Nov. 5 from 5-9 p.m.

Eligible electors can also apply to vote by mailin ballot.

For more information, visit the City of Weyburn election website or contact the Returning Officer at (306) 848-3209 or election@weyburn.ca.

Memorial to fallen workers

Photo 1478 — Greg Nikkel

This memorial began with a pair of worn-out work boots, and grew over to the weekend to this display of flowers and workers equipment.The memorial is in tribute to the two SaskPower workers who lost their lives in an industrial accident at this site, at Government Road and Sixth Avenue SE, on Thursday.

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Oilfield worker wants to add voice to city council

By Greg Nikkel A new candidate to the election race for Weyburn’s city council, Trevor Butts, works in the oilpatch for Whitecap Resources, and loves the community he has called home for the last nine years.

“I was sent here for work 10 years ago, and I moved here nine years ago after a change to a local company,” said Butts.

TREVOR BUTTS He had been involved in politics in his former home of Medicine Hat, and knows some of the people involved on council here.

“I like the way the city is going, the direction they’re taking, but as someone who puts on overalls for work, I want to help with the city’s ability to run,” he said. “I think there’s a lot of good stuff going on in the energy sector, so how do we retain it?”

There is a wide array of responsibilities that city council is in charge of, he noted, and when council is working together you can create a good quality of life

for all residents, he said.

He is impressed that Weyburn has good recreational facility and a busy arts community. “All of these things make for a place where you want to be and be happy in,” he said, pointing out that it would make no sense to just focus on just one issue when there is so much that the council is responsible for.

“You have to be available to listen to people who all have different problems. I wouldn’t want to be a guy who’s only interested in filling potholes,” said Butts. “You have to be willing to listen to all different people with different interests. That’s something I think Marcel has done a good job with.”

Admitting he doesn’t have the historical knowledge of the city in some areas, he can bring a new and fresh perspective to how things are done now.

“The world’s changing, so what was the issue 10 or 15 years ago isn’t the way it is now,” said Butts.

He added that he is looking forward to being available to talk to people and to get feedback about what council is doing. Even if he isn’t elected to this slate of councillors, he said he plans on being involved where he can in the community as much as possible.

He noted before coming to Weyburn, his community involvement included the United Way in Medicine Hat, and being a member of the Rotary Club, as just two examples.

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Pouring concrete for Credit Union Spark Centre

Review Photo 1294 — Greg Nikkel

A construction crew poured concrete as they finished off a section of sidewalk in front of Weyburn’s Credit Union Spark Centre on Wednesday. There are now three sponsors on board for the recreation and culture centre, with Whitecap Resources the latest company as a sponsor for a dressing room, along with MNP and the Credit Union.

City gains sponsor for a dressing room at CU Spark Centre The City of Weyburn has approved an additional sponsorship for the new Credit Union Spark Centre.

Whitecap Resources Inc. secured the naming rights for one of eight dressing rooms in the recreation and cultural facility for a 10-year term through a financial contribution of $20,000.

The dressing rooms are located alongside the in-

door synthetic turf field.

Whitecap Resources has sponsored one of the four dressing rooms with access to the outdoor rink.

“Our Whitecap team is pleased to provide the City of Weyburn with sponsorship to assist in providing residents in the Weyburn and surrounding areas with a modern recreational facility for everyone to enjoy,” said Grant B. Fagerheim,

President and CEO of Whitecap Resources.

“We are proud to have another well-known business in our community come forward with support for our new recreation and cultural centre,” said Andrew Crowe, City of Weyburn Director of Leisure Services. “We are thankful for the support from Whitecap Resources and excited to welcome them to our growing list

of community partners.”

Whitecap Resources’ partnership with the City of Weyburn is a natural fit with the oil company’s investment policy, which focuses on supporting community health and education for children.

Through its investment, Whitecap Resources joins title sponsor Weyburn Credit Union and play centre sponsor MNP.

First-time council candidate wants to give back to community

By Greg Nikkel Ryan Janke has stepped forward to run as a candidate for Weyburn city council, and while he has never run for office before, this is something he’s thought about doing for a long time.

“It’s something I’ve always been interested in, something I’ve always wanted to do,” said Janke, noting that the concept of

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giving back to the community is a priority for him in his life and at his job, at the Weyburn Credit Union.

He pointed out that the Credit Union is often involved in community projects or in supporting groups or organizations, and he’s been involved with those initiatives. Outside of work, Janke is a member of the Young Fellows Club of Weyburn and the Weyburn Oil Show board, and through both his goal is to promote Weyburn as a community at the provincial and national levels.

One of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is an explosion in people having to work from home, which is a situation Weyburn may be able to benefit from.

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If Weyburn capitalizes on this, it will bring people and capital to Weyburn, and in turn this would support the small to medium-sized businesses that are here.

“Where better to live than a place with a new school, a new hospital and a new recreation centre, a place constantly being rated as one of the top 10 places to raise a family in all of Canada,” said Janke.

“I feel this is an opportunity Weyburn needs to be at the forefront of. I felt this was a wonderful time to step up and be a part of that.”

He was born and raised in Weyburn, and for 32 of his 40 years of life, he has been in Weyburn, and his son is a third-generation student at Haig School.

On the issue of bringing new businesses to Weyburn, Janke said he’s all for doing that, but he feels city council should be doing everything they can to help retain existing businesses, particularly in light of the impact of the pandemic.

“The last thing I’d hate to see is another business shutting their doors in Weyburn,” he said, adding that council “should be doing everything we can” to help existing businesses grow

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Janke is hoping to bring some new blood and new ideas to the council table, and said in looking at the list of the 13 candidates running for a councillor’s seat, “There’s a lot of old guard on there, and that’s fine, we should definitely have experience on council, but we also need to have youth on there,” adding with a chuckle, “I don’t know if I still have youth at 40 — but I bring that to the table.”

Janke notes he also has a lot of experience with technology and digital transformation, which he would also like to be able to use for the benefit of the city.

“It’s something we need to keep on top of, and I’d like to share that expertise where I can,” he added.

“I am excited to the opportunity to give back to the community I was raised in, in any way I can,” said Janke.

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Influenza clinics set to kick off on October 19

By Sabrina Kraft The upcoming Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) influenza clinic campaign is set to kick off on Monday, Oct. 19.

The vaccine is free and is recommended to everyone six months and older but is particularly important for people at high-risk of influenza complications.

There will be some additional guidelines in place at the SHA clinics this year, to help reduce the risks of COVID-19.

“This year is definitely a very different situation, so we are certainly working hard to make sure that the influenza vaccine will be widely available,” said Jacqui Kennett-Peppler, executive director of Primary Health Care for the SHA. “Our goal for the integrated rural is to have every health care encounter be an opportunity to be immunized or help get directed to where they can be immunized.”

T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Health Authority has all the influenza clinic information available online at www.4flu.ca.

“That would really direct people to where the closest clinic or opportunity really is,” said Kennett-Peppler. “In previous years, public health clinics have been mainly mass clinics, this year we will have to be very mindful of the public health order (for COVID-19) and our traffic flow to ensure that people can be properly social distanced in those settings. We are asking for our community members to come prepared by wearing a mask, and if they don’t have a mask then one will be provided.”

“People just need to be very mindful and be patient, that if there is a line at the clinic that they are properly social distancing themselves,” said KennettPeppler. This is especially true for some locations that might not have large

sites. “Our communities have been really good at following the COVID-19 guidelines that are already in place, so we are hopeful that continues at the clinic sites.”

A variety of health care encounters will be available, including traditional influenza clinics, pharmacists, physicians, nurse practitioners, home care providers and acute care sites.

At the SHA influenza clinics, the traffic flow measures will ensure that there is not an excess amount of people at the different stations at the clinics.

“We also ask if any of our community members are ill with influenza symptoms, that they call the HealthLine at 811 and are directed to the most appropriate spot. We don’t want residents who have these symptoms to be coming through our clinics,” added Kennett-Peppler.

The HealthLine is open 24/7, is confidential and free to Saskatchewan residents.

“We are anticipating there will be an uptake in the interest for getting the flu vaccine,” said Dr. Lanre Medu, Medical Health Office with SHA. “Our vaccine supplies are ready to roll out for the upcoming clinics, so that we can make the vaccine widely available as possible.”

The province is prepared, so if the vaccine requests are over and above what was needed in previous years, there is a relay in place to bring in more vaccines as needed.

“Because of COVID-19, things are going to be different this year and clinics are not going to be the same as people might be used to,” said Dr. Medu.

“Part of the changes was that we brought more partners on board so there were fewer barriers for people who want to get their flu vaccine.”

There will be a little

bit of variation on which sites will allow walk-ins, and which sites only allow booked appointments.

“It will depend on multiple factors, depending on the space they have in their clinic. We will be keeping a close eye on how the clinics are managing the public health orders,” said Kennett-Peppler.

“This is an important year because our system really depends on managing both our COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks,

so that our health care providers are not becoming overwhelmed,” added Kennett-Peppler. “This year is that opportunity where we are provided with the learning we might need, so that when a COVID vaccine becomes available that we have an understanding on best practices to deliver that vaccine to residents.

It is definitely a learning curve due to COVID-19, we are learning on the spot and learning as we go, and adapt our processes.”

“The hope and expectation is that this year will remain a different one, and we would not be dealing with COVID in 2021,” added Dr. Medu. “Clinics in previous years have always considered infection control measures. One of the new things for this year is increased recording of everyone who comes in the clinic, so there is additional control over the preventing the spread of COVID.” Influenza symptoms include a sudden onset with

Flag at half-mast in tribute of co-workers

fever, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, sore throat, tiredness and cough.

Fever may not be prominent in children or the elderly. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are not common in adults but may occur in children. Most symptoms resolve in five to seven days, but cough and fatigue can last two weeks or more.

T h e S a s k a t c h ewa n Health Authority will publish weekly influenza surveillance reports throughout influenza season.

Review Photo 1428 — Greg Nikkel

The Canadian flag flew at half-mast on Friday at the SaskPower maintenance centre on Ebel Road, in tribute of two co-workers killed in an industrial accident on Thursday afternoon.The fatalities are under investigation by Occupational Health and Safety, the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Office and the Weyburn Police Service.

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Review Photo 1375 — Greg Nikkel

A farmer was busy on a field getting some of his fall work done before the snow flies, in a field southwest of Weyburn on Friday. Most farmers are done or nearly finished their harvesting operations for 2020, with 99 per cent of combining finished in the Weyburn crop region, due to the warm, dry harvesting weather.

Harvest operations in SE nearing the finish line for 2020

Harvesting in southeast Saskatchewan is nearing full completion for 2020, with 98 per cent of the crop combined, up from 96 per cent the previous week, ahead of the five-year average of 84 per cent done by this time of year.

Provincially, the harvest is 96 per cent done, up from 89 per cent the week before.

In the Weyburn crop district (2A), harvest is 99 per cent done, and in the RadvilleLake Alma area (3ASE), it’s

100 per cent completed.

In the southeast region, most of the crops remaining to be done are later-maturing soybeans (93 per cent combined, six per cent ready to straight-combine), flax (89 per cent combined, eight per cent ready to straight-combine, two per cent still standing) and canola (97 per cent combined, two per cent in swath, one per cent ready to straight-combine).

Farmers are continuing

post-harvest field operations, and with it being so dry, farmers are working low areas that are normally too wet.

There has been some post-harvest weed control, but in many areas weeds are not actively growing due to the lack of moisture.

The following are estimated crop yields in the southeast region, as of Oct. 5.

Winter wheat had an average estimated yield of 41 bushels per acre (bu/ac); fall

rye, 42 bu/ac; hard red spring wheat, 48 bu/ac; durum, 45 bu/ac; other wheat classes, 51 bu/ac; oats, 74 bu/ac; barley, 62 bu/ac; flax, 26 bu/ac; canola, 35 bu/ac; soybeans, 26 bu/ac; and peas, 38 bu/ac.

Canaryseed had yields of 1,349 pounds per acre; mustard, 1,189 lbs/ac; lentils, 1,682 lbs/ac; and chickpeas, 1,296 lbs./ac.

Spring wheat grades at this time are reported as 70 per cent 1 CW, 24 per cent as

2 CW, and six per cent as 3 CW. Most of the region saw no rainfall, with trace amounts or no rain reported in the 2A and 3ASE crop regions.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 11 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 48 per cent very short.

Hay and pasture land topsoil is rated as seven per cent adequate, 37 per cent short and 56 per cent very short.

High amounts of precipi-

tation are needed this fall and winter to provide adequate moisture in the spring for the seeding of crops.

Most of the crop damage reported this week was caused by wind blowing swaths around and shelling out seeds, waterfowl and symptoms caused by lack of moisture throughout the growing season.

Farmers are busy harrowing, hauling bales and moving cattle.

Real estate sales up in Weyburn in September, inventory is down The Saskatchewan real estate market continues to be quite strong, outperforming the market last year. Across the province, year-over-year sales were up almost 52 per cent from last September

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(and up over 18.5 per cent year-to-date), and they were up in Weyburn as well.

New listings were up 10 per cent year-over-year (but down just over seven per cent year-to-date), and the median sale price was up over two per cent (up 0.4 per cent year-to-date). Inventories were also down in 18 of the 19 markets that the SRA tracks.

Although the province continued to see a small uptick in COVID cases in September, this hasn’t deterred people from buying and selling real estate. “While it’s been suggested that the market would suffer due to COVID,” said SRA CEO Jason Yochim, “this really hasn’t happened in Saskatchewan.”

Despite a smaller number

of new and active listings year-to-date, other numbers are generally better compared with last year. “The fact that sales and prices are up while inventories are down suggests the market has more than recovered and is doing better than last year—despite the pandemic,” said Yochim.

Median sales prices were up in 12 of the 19 markets that the SRA tracks (with Melfort and Weyburn seeing the strongest declines while Swift Current and Yorkton saw the greatest increases), while the number of sales were up (or flat) in 17 of 19 markets.

With provincial and civic elections looming this month and a general sense of activity, October could also see another strong performance

despite the market beginning to cool.

“Even though we expect activity to fall off compared with the highs of summer,” said Yochim, “people still seem motivated and interested in real estate.” The safety precautions that the SRA put in place back in April to help reassure the public that real estate is safe has certainly helped to channel pent-up demand and allowed the province to reduce the economic impact of COVID. Sales in southeast Saskatchewan were up 124 per cent, going from 25 in September 2019 to 56 in September 2020, up 47.4 per cent from the 5-year average (and 3.1 per cent above the 10-year average). The total number of sales rose 71.4 per cent in Weyburn (going from 7 to 12). Sales were 36.4 per cent above the five-year average (and 14.9 per cent below the 10-year average) in Weyburn. Year-to-Date (YTD) sales in the overall region were up 34.7 per cent over last year, going from 25 to 56, and rose 13.5 per cent in Weyburn, going from 89 to 101.

Sales volume in the region rose 132.5 per cent, going from $4.7M to $10.9M in 2020 (41.2 per cent above the five-year average, and 16.1 per cent below the 10-year average). Sales volume increased 47 per cent in

Weyburn—$1.7M to $2.5M (11.8 per cent above the fiveyear average and 38.3 per cent below the 10-year average). YTD sales volume in the region rose from $54.6M to $70.0M in 2020 (an increase of 28.3 per cent), with Weyburn seeing a 13.5 per cent rise in the YTD sales volume.

The number of new listings in southeast Saskatchewan rose 2.5 per cent, going from 120 to 123 (0.5 per cent below the five-year average and 0.3 per cent above the 10-year average). The number of new listings in Weyburn decreased from 32 last year to 24 this year (a fall of 25 per cent). Active listings were down 18.5 per cent across the region (868 in 2019 to 707 in 2020), and were down 25.1 per cent in Weyburn (187 to 140).

Inventory in southeast Saskatchewan stood at 12.6 months (which is 63.6 per cent below the level last year and 44.6 per cent below the five-year average), while the sales to listing ratio was 45.5 per cent, suggesting balanced market conditions. Inventory in Weyburn stood at 11.7 months (which is 56.3 per cent below the level last year and 52 per cent below the five-year average), while the sales to listing ratio was 50 per cent, suggesting balanced market conditions.

In 2020, homes stayed

on the market an average of 93 days in southeast Saskatchewan, down 6.1 per cent from 99 days last year (and 1.9 per cent below the five-year average of 95 days and 12.7 per cent above the 10-year average of 82 days).

Homes in Weyburn stayed on the market for less time than homes in the larger region at 90 days on average in 2020, but also down from an average of 107 days last year (and 2.7 per cent above the five-year average).

Median home prices in the region rose 6.3 per cent, going from $175,000 to $186,000 (0.6 per cent above the five-year average median price of $184,900 and 12.1 per cent below the 10-year average median price of $211,690). Year-todate, the median home price in southeast Saskatchewan was $167,833 which is 12.4 per cent below the $191,500 price from the same time last year.

Median home prices in Weyburn went from $225,000 to $199,000 (a decrease of 11.6 per cent) and were approximately 16.7 per cent below the five-year and 24.1 per cent below the 10-year average median price. Year-to-date, the median home price in the region was $212,356, which is 8.9 per cent below the $233,111 price from the same time last year.

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Editorial Use thought and reason, not fear, with COVID The fall and winter months are looming with uncertainty, as the “second wave” of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be approaching, and people are wondering if they have to undergo yet another lockdown.

Considering the deep impact of the lockdown this past spring, this is not something that anyone needs or wishes to see happen again.

The problem is, in the more populous provinces, a version of a lockdown has already been enacted, as the numbers of COVID infections has spiked high in both Quebec and Ontario, and there have been some high numbers in our neighbouring province of Alberta also.

Saskatchewan’s numbers remain among the lowest in Canada, but there have still been some new COVID cases being reported, with 48 added to the list on Monday. The number of recoveries has also been rising, but even this province is seeing the number of active cases on the rise.

Is it enough to kill our economy and to shut down yet more businesses and see more jobs lost? Can such drastic actions be justified, seeing the very real cost in human terms, from employment to mental health?

The hope is that health and government officials learned some lessons of what to do and not to do from the harsh lockdowns of this spring. There were many detrimental effects from that, with every family, business, organization and individual impacted in some way, and some impacts have caused irreparable damages that continue to this day.

The fear of COVID-19 has been blown up to the point that there is a near mass-hysteria in the public that is not helped by the recent reports of high numbers of infections in the eastern provinces.

There is a level of responsibility that each person needs to acknowledge, and we all know what we have to do. We need to monitor our own state of health, we need to wash our hands often, we need to be careful about our distance from people we don’t live with or who are outside of our “bubble” or sphere of influence, and we need to consider wearing a mask in those circumstances where we’re around other people outside of our bubble.

At this point in history, people have formed opinions about how real or how imminent the danger is from COVID-19, and whether they take the threat of the pandemic seriously or not. The bottom line is, everyone wants good health, and if they are in good health, they want that to continue.

For those people who have underlying health issues, like a compromised immune system or other health issues they are dealing with, the threat of a virus that can potentially kill you is a fearful thing. For most people, it is no more of a threat than the flu is — but we need to think about the vulnerable people in our lives and in the community, and adjust our lives accordingly. — Greg Nikkel

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By Greg Nikkel

Email: editor@weyburnreview.com There are yet more reasons why Weyburn can be considered as the “best place to live” on the Prairies, as the community of the city and surrounding area have shown once again why this is a great place to work and raise a family.

First, look at the amenities we have and are coming: a new elementary school, Legacy Park, and the Credit Union Spark Centre (Weyburn Recreation and Culture Centre), are under construction, with an opening date of September of 2021.

In addition, there is a new hospital slated to be built on Fifth Avenue North; the City has a new fleet storage building being built; Prairie Sky Coop has a new Home Centre under construction; and there are a few new business ventures opening or have just opened.

These are all positive signs for the community, particularly when one looks at the challenges being faced in our economy, some caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and some predating the pandemic (such as the oil downturn).

Aside from all of that, when challenges have arisen for Weyburn and area families, the community at large has stepped forward in support, either to volunteer or to donate, or otherwise to provide help.

There was a tragic accident in Weyburn on Thursday that saw two SaskPower workers killed, and in the days following, a gofundme page has

been set up to help the two families. As of Tuesday morning, that page has raised $42,408, and I’m sure that is going to continue to grow.

Another gofundme page has also been set up for Chad and Cyndi Garling, as Chad is facing some emergency medical issues and there is a definite financial impact to them. This page has raised $12,255 as of Tuesday morning, and again I’m sure that the generous people of Weyburn will step up to help the couple out.

Another avenue for both volunteering and giving is coming up as Weyburn’s annual Communithon fundraiser is coming up fast, on Friday, Oct. 23.

Since COVID spares no one it seems, this event will be different in that no public will be able to go to the Legion Hall to watch the entertainment — but the entertainment will come to you, online and live-streaming via AccessNow. The opportunity for donating is still available, and the community agencies supported by the Communithon are hoping that the people of the Weyburn area will be able to donate and support them. Perhaps a good thing in this situation is, as it’s available online, people with Weyburn connections but living elsewhere will be able to watch the entertainers and give to the cause.

So is Weyburn a good place to be? You bet it is, and it will continue to be!

Letter to the Editor: Reader questions promises, integrity of parties To the Editor: Reading the Oct. 7, 2020 edition of the Weyburn Review, I’m struck with two comments. The headline, ‘Sask Party, NDP aim for balanced budgets’, we’ve heard this promise before from the parties.

The SaskParty promised before to balance the budget. They did not differ from the NDP, they did so by raising taxes just as the NDP promise to do once again. Raising taxes will not stimulate the economy; lowering taxes and shrinking government will.

In the article ‘Prov’l election to focus on issue of trust: Duncan’, a comment caused me to laugh. Duncan speaks of trust and integrity, “… who voters trust to lead Saskatchewan in economic recovery coming out of the pandemic.”

How can voters trust a party that collapsed an economy faster in three months than what the Marxist NDP managed in 50 years?

Duncan’s words are a sure sign of political mis-

direction, manipulation and lies. I wonder where the party’s integrity stood when they deemed small business as non-essential?

Was it integrity when it was okay to protest but not attend church?

Was it integrity when health care practitioners and education were deemed non-essential?

Was it integrity when government deemed our goals, our dreams non-essential?

Was it integrity when government claimed we were in a pandemic and released statistics with questionable numbers?

Was it trust and integrity when this government reacted to this questionable pandemic by implementing Fascist policy? Integrity and trust are critical thinking, thinking outside the box. It is not having a populace live in fear from a dubious pandemic.

Randy Schiller Weyburn

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Weyburn Soccer ready for winter indoor play

Little Kicks learn soccer skills from Coach T

Review Photo ­-- Sabrina Kraft

Coach Tyler Hillstead (far right) guides Maci, Hunter and other participants in the Little Kicks program with a “Simon Says” game, helping them learn soccer skills while having fun at the same time.The last outdoor session of the Little Kicks program for the season was held at Jubilee Park on Saturday.There will be a six-week Little Kicks program held over the winter in an indoor facility from November to December.

SHA to phase in ‘Return to Hockey’ action The Saskatchewan Hockey Association released guidelines on Thursday for hockey to return beyond the current capacity of evaluations and practices. To ensure a successful 2020-21 hockey season, from beginning to end, the SHA Safety Guidelines states that it is the “responsibility of every player, coach, team official and spectator to ensure they are following the public health measures and doing their best to control the spread of COVID-19.”

The Saskatchewan Hockey Association is implementing a phased-in approach for minor hockey in the province. The “Return to Hockey” plan will include four phases, which must be approved by the Chief Medical Officer before proceeding to the next phase.

Currently most SHA teams are in Phase 1, which is evaluation and training.

Phase 2 is for senior, junior, Under 18, Under 15 and Under 13 teams, where exhibition games can begin as of Oct. 17. The exhibition season is limited to a group of four teams, or 50 players.

Then, as of Nov. 1, other SHA league games can start with slight mini-league re-

strictions in Phase 3, which would be a maximum of six teams or 80 players. Phase 4 is an expanded league, which can include up to eight teams or 120 players, and has a tentative start date of Jan. 18, 2021.

Two exhibition games were recently announced for the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Gold Wings, where they will host the Regina Rebels on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Crescent Point Place, and will play on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Regina. The Gold Wings are encouraging only local attendance, meaning that Weyburn families, local fans and sponsors can attend the Weyburn home game, but only Regina families, fans and sponsors can attend the Regina home game.

At the current time, the Gold Wings are only allowing 100 fans to their home date. A registration link was sent out to parents, billets and other sponsors. The game will be livestreamed via Facebook, and virtual attendance is encouraged.

Future plans for the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Gold Wings are to have a 28-game schedule starting Nov. 15. This will start re-

gionally and move to provincial with playoffs in April.

The 28-game schedule will consist of a home-and-home series each weekend. As of right now, regionals and the Esso Cup are on the schedule.

Although the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is included in hockey, the SJHL has to continue to work with Saskatchewan Government/Health on the protocols and how each team’s arena will handle fans.

Once protocols and the arenas’ abilities to handle fans are satisfactory to Saskatchewan Government/ Health, then the SJHL will have a start date.

Coaches and trainers for the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are dedicating their time with players to skill development and team bonding right now, while they wait for a decision from the SJHL. The Red Wings are hopeful for a Nov. 15 exhibition game, but “until we get a date, it is all speculation,” Rich Pilon, head coach for the Red Wings.

There is still a lot for the team to work on, especially by concentrating on skill development sessions. “It gives

us more time for the coaches to get to know the players, and for them to get to know us,” said Pilon.

“There is a bit of an academy feeling right now that we have been having. We have not been focusing on systems at all. It has been all skills development, and more on puck protection drills.”

There is a lot of strength in the coaching staff too, as they also have a year under the belt on the bench. “You have to go through a learning curve in your first year, which I did, to understand the league itself and what is in the league. It is a lot easier this year to deal with expectations … but then we have to deal with this pandemic.

It was another curve ball for us,” admitted Pilon.

Dates, procedures and protocols may change as deemed necessary by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Hockey Association.

The Weyburn Soccer Association will be offering indoor play over the winter, as they have been able to find an indoor facility they can use.

Their winter program will include the Little Kicks program for preschoolers, small group training for under-five, under-seven and under-nine groups, small group recreational soccer for groups from U-11 up to U-17, and the All Abilities program.

The primary objective of the All Abilities Program is to provide the opportunity for children and youth of all abilities, including those with special needs, physical and/or intellectual disabilities to play soccer, have fun, form friendships and participate in a team sport.

Every child deserves a chance to build lasting friendships, make memories and feel like they belong. The All Abilities team strives for an inclusive environment where no child is noticed for their disability.

It is a place where enormous abilities shine.

The program is fully inclusive, designed and adapted for children with any disability or level of behaviour. Whether they use a wheelchair, walker or wear orthotics, or live with an intellectual, communication (ASD) or developmental disability, they will provide support (1:1 as needed) and welcome all on the field.

For the under-five age group (born in 2016) there will be two six-week sessions, with the fall session to run from November to December on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.

The winter session will go from January to March on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.

One parent or guard-

ian only will be allowed in building and will be required to wear a facemask.

The U7 group (born in 2014 and 2015) will have the option of an 18-week session for $250 (price includes two training shirts/ shorts and socks) or $150 for the fall session or the winter session.

The fall session will go from November to December twice a week, on Mondays and Sundays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The winter session will run from January to March once a week, on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. No parents will be allowed in facility, as drop-off only will be permitted.

The U9 (born in 2012 or 2013) will also have the option of 18 weeks (the $250 price includes two training shirts/shorts and socks) or $150 for either the fall or winter session.

The fall session runs from November to December twice a week, on Mondays and Sundays frpm 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. The winter session runs from January to March once a week, on Mondays from 6:45 to 7:45. No parents will be allowed in facility, as dropoff only will be permitted.

The older age groups will have small group individual training consisting of off-season strength and conditioning, and skill builder sessions.

These sessions will go once a week with the schedule to be determined.

The cost is $200, and the groups are for U11 (born in 2010-2011), U13 (born in 2008-2009), U15 (born in 2006-2007) and U17 (born in 2004-2005). No parents will be allowed in facility, drop off only.

To register or for more information, go to www. weyburnsoccer.com

Flyers ink blue-liner Derrick Pouliot The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenceman Derrick Pouliot to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000.

Pouliot, 26, spent last season with the St. Louis Blues organization, skating in two NHL games with the team.

In 58 AHL contests with the San Antonio Rampage, he scored seven goals and 39 points to go along with 34 penalty minutes.

An eighth-overall pick in the 2012 draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the veteran of six seasons has eight goals

and 48 points in 202 career NHL games with the Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues.

Pouliot started his hockey career when he was the first overall pick in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft by the Portland Winterhawks.

Notice of Abandonment of Poll Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the office of: Board Member - South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 for Subdivision Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: Carol Flynn James Vermeersch Jim Henderson Tami Scott Audrey Trombley Jennifer Wilkinson

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Dated at Weyburn, SK this 8th day of October, 2020.

Shelley Toth, Returning Officer

Practicing soccer skills at Little Kicks program

Review Photo ­-- Sabrina Kraft

Kabri and Collins have fun during the last outdoor Little Kicks program of the season, held at Jubilee Park on October 10. The Little Kicks program is for preschoolers, to introduce them to the game, with fun games held to get the children familiar with the soccer balls and to have some fun with their mom or dad on the field.

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Akins family creates pre-recording for 2020 Communithon

Gofundme page set up for Weyburn couple

Photo ­-- Courtesy of Luanne Akins

The Akins family is a musical family that loves making music and will be sharing their talents with a pre-recorded performance for the 2020 Communithon. Shenan and Luanne started singing together in college.They carried on into their marriage.Their girls Ensley and Abby naturally joined in, enhancing the sound with their beautiful voices and a variety of different instruments. The 2020 Communithon will be held on Friday, October 23 at the Weyburn Legion. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only volunteers and entertainers will be allowed to be at the Legion in person, and larger entertainment groups have pre-recorded their performance.

Friends of Chad and Cyndi Garling of Weyburn have set up a gofundme page to lend assistance to the couple, as Chad is facing some serious medical issues.

Chad was rushed to the hospital on Sept. 26, after displaying signs of a stroke.

He was then transferred to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon for more advanced critical care.

In the days that followed it was determined that Chad had suffered not one but multiple strokes.

The strokes have affected Chad’s left side which is especially detrimental considering he is left-handed.

During the MRIs and tests that followed, it was determined that Chad is believed to have Moyamoya disease, which is a rare condition in which the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain become narrowed.

This limits the flow of blood to the brain and puts him at further risk of additional strokes. Currently the neurosurgeon in Saskatoon feels the best course of action is to perform surgery on Chad’s brain to try to open the blood flow, but Chad needs to be stronger before that can happen.

With this news, Chad and Cyndi are facing much uncertainty physically, emotionally, and financially. They are facing Chad being in the hospital in Saskatoon until he is strong and stable enough to be transferred to the Neurology Unit at the Regina General Hospital and then eventually

to Wascana Rehab in Regina before he will be able to get back home to Weyburn. Chad has a long road to recovery and many tough days and months still to come.

With a business still to run, Hilltop Service, and no income for either of them without it, Cyndi has had to make the very difficult decision to leave Chad in Saskatoon and return to Weyburn to try and open up the doors to the shop. This is will be a huge undertaking without Chad, especially considering Chad put through most of their shop’s volume.

At this time while there is so much uncertainly for both of them, bills continue to mount, and extra expenses are plentiful.

The message on the gofundme page says, “Although we cannot change this situation, we have the opportunity to lessen their financial load during this time. As friends, family, customers, acquaintances, the car community, and the community of Weyburn we can support Chad and Cyndi during this extremely difficult time. Every donation, whether it is enough to buy a cup of coffee at the hospital, gas to go back and forth or help keep the lights on at the shop, will appreciated during this time.”

The recommendation for friends and supporters is to check back on the gofundme page for updates. As of Tuesday morning, the page had raised $12,255 from 132 donors.

Days of Praise This is the Year … school groups pre-record for Communithon

Students from Mike Manko-Bauche’s Grade 4-5 classroom at St. Michael School are one of many school groups that will prepare a pre-recorded performance for the 2020 Communithon.The Communithon Entertainment committee worked with many local teachers to ensure that proper COVID-19 restrictions were followed, as any groups larger than five people had to pre-record their performance this year instead of performing in person.Those same COVID-19 restrictions also mean that only volunteers and individual/small group entertainers will be allowed to be at the Weyburn Legion where Communithon will be held on Friday, October 23. The in-person and pre-recorded performances will be combined to offer 15 hours of local talent. Communithon will be aired on AccessNow TV Submitted by Mike Manko-Bauche and streamed online from the Access and Communithon websites.

Sask Health Authority issues advisory of possible COVID exposure in Regina, Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: In Moose Jaw on Oct. 8 at Temple Gardens, swimming pool from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and at the Boston Pizza, 1650 Main St N from 8-9:30 p.m.

In Regina, on the following dates and locations: Oct. 3, Costco, 2110

Anaquod Road from 1-2:30 p.m.; Cornwall Centre Food Court from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Oct. 4, Highland Curling Club, 348 Broad Street from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Costco, 2110 Anaquod Road from 3-5 p.m.

Oct. 5, Harbour Landing Walmart (pharmacy area), 4500 Gordon Road from 3:45 – 4:10 p.m., and at Superstore Golden Mile, 3806 Albert Street from 11-11:40 a.m.

Oct. 6, Canadian Tire, 655 Albert Street from 11

a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Oct. 7, Bed Bath and Beyond, Harbour Landing from 10-11:30 a.m.; Aman House Ministries, 1514 11th Ave. from 7-9:30 p.m.; Superstore Golden Mile, 3806 Albert Street from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Oct. 9, Walmart North, 3939 Rochdale Blvd. from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Walmart South, 4500 Gordon Road from 6-8 p.m.; Darbar Restaurant, 428 Victoria Ave. from noon-1:20 p.m.

Public Health officials are advising individuals

who were at these locations on the specified dates during the specified times to self-monitor for 14 days, and if you have had or develop symptoms of COVID-19, immediately self-isolate and call HealthLine 811, your physician or nurse practitioner to arrange for testing.

It is important to note that individuals may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.

Weyburn Tourism launches second annual River Park Sparkles Weyburn Tourism is excited to launch River Park Sparkles again in 2020.

Weyburn Tourism wants to see River Park Sparkle during the Holiday Season.

“We welcome local businesses, organizations, and individuals to be a part of this exciting event. Anyone can create a display within River Park campground to share with the community and visitors,” said Twila Walkeden, Executive Director of Wey-

burn Tourism.

To get involved, contact Weyburn Tourism to reserve a campsite. You will then get free range to an assigned campsite in River Park to decorate in the spirit of the holiday season.

In December, residents and visitors will get to enjoy the sparkling campsites by walking or driving through the Park. Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis.

“We are excited to

once again host this tourism initiative in our community,” said Walkeden.

“We look forward to seeing some magnificent displays again this year which both our residents and visitors can safely enjoy during the Holiday Season, enhancing the beauty of River Park.”

The event will run from November 30, 2020 to January 2, 2021. Stay tuned for more information on accessibility as well as

COVID guidelines that will be in place.

If you want information about the event or to reserve a campsite, call the Weyburn Tourism office at (306) 842-4738 or email Monica Gilchrist and she can provide you with an entry package, admin@ weyburnchamber.com.

Mclean’s Magazine rated Weyburn the Best Place to Live in the Prairies, let’s show our residents and visitors exactly that!

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Sunday 9:30 a.m. — Bible Study 10:30 a.m. — Worship Service Sunday p.m. see weyburncofc.wordpress.com for details Wednesday 7 p.m. — Devotional & Bible Classes Evangelist – John Smith Phone: Office — 842-6424

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He who follows me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life.” John 8:12

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WORSHIP SERVICES Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. & Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

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William (Bill) Holliday

William (Bill) Harvey Holliday age 64, late of Goodwater Saskatchewan, passed away September 29, 2020. Bill is predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Naomi Holliday; brother Barry Holliday; and nephew Karl Holliday. Bill is survived by his wife Jayne Hunter, his daughter Lauren Holliday (Kurtis Gaudet) and his son Marshall Holliday (Dakota Kosior); his brother Ken (Cecile) Holliday; his sisters, Barbara (Don) Farrell and Faye (Ken) Cameron; sister in law Marion Holliday; mother in law June Hunter; a number of nieces and nephews and their families; and his animal companions: Cooper, P.J. and Buster. Bill was a good and honorable man. He was loving and devoted to his family. He remained a steadfast friend. He was an accomplished lawyer and fine rancher.

A private gathering was held at Bill’s home to honor and remember him. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations can be made in his memory to the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories”.

Bill Scott

Bill Scott was born at Oxbow, Saskatchewan on March 15, 1945. He grew up on the family farm just north of Oxbow. Bill was a loving and caring man that put the needs of his family and friends ahead of his own.

He was never too busy to lend a hand. Out of all the jobs Bill, had raising cattle and horses was at the top of the list and working on the oil rigs came in second. His first job was working on a railroad crew tearing out tracks in Manitoba, after that he worked on a horse ranch, dairy farm, paving crew, Lang’s Beverages, Rafferty Dam and Weyburn Inland Terminal. In 1965 he bought his first quarter of land, he was working on the rigs at this time and he continued working, buying land and cattle. When he had enough land he quit the rigs and increased his cattle herd. In 1979 Bill moved to Weyburn, with having to move to town, Bill sold his cow/calf herd and switched over to feeders. In 1985 he created Augermaster and at the same time he bought Southern Concrete. He ran both these companies for a few years before selling them. Bill met Betty-Lou in 1986 and in the spring of 1988 they moved out to the farm. They continued to raise cattle as well as registered paint horses. In the 90’s Bill was a cattle buyer for 5 years for the Weyburn Livestock Exchange. Bill was also a councillor for the R.M. of Cymri. Bill enjoyed going to livestock sales, but what brought him the most enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends, but nothing could top the joy that he felt when he was with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed going for coffee with the good ol’ boys, you guys know who you are. You’ll be greatly missed by all that knew you. Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Muriel Scott and sister, Margaret Vanneste. Bill will be forever remembered by his wife, Betty-Lou Green of Halbrite, SK; daughter, Anita Scott of Saskatoon, SK and her children, Sam, Kieron & Alexandra; son, Dave Scott of Weyburn, SK and his children, Hayden and Gavin; son, Wil (Anna) Peeler of Halbrite, SK and their children, Seth and Bella; sister, Helen Jacob (Alfred) of Weyburn, SK as well as nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. At the request of Bill & his family there will be no formal services held at this time. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Saskatchewan Telemiracle Foundation, Weyburn Salvation Army Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, STAR Air Ambulance or Weyburn Humane Society. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.comArrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, 306-842-5432.

Carl Kurt Kater

1934 - 2020 Carl Kurt Kater, late of Weyburn, SK passed away October 2, 2020 at the age of 86 years.

Carl was born at home on his family farm in southern Saskatchewan on August 18, 1934.

He was the fifth child of Ernest and Gertrude Kater. Carl was a hard-working entrepreneur, who began doing odd jobs as a farm hand at the young age of 14, and also obtained hands-on training as he worked for a time as an electrician’s helper before deciding to become a farmer. He rented his first 3/4 section of farm land at 23 years of age, although losing his first crop to hail, that did not deter him.

He courted Shirley McKnight for four years before they married in 1958. They were active in young people groups, attending many hay rides, dances and gatherings at Viewfield School. The year they married they lived in Estevan, where he worked briefly for Saskatchewan Power as an electrical fitter at Boundary Dam. In spring of 1959 they moved back to Viewfield to farm and in 1960 Carl also began his second career working as a Contract Battery Operator, where he was employed with Texaco Canada Ltd. for many years. Carl was actively involved in the betterment of the community and served as a Councilor on the R.M. of Cymri from 1967-1975, where he played an integral part in promoting the paving of main roads in the R.M. He also served on the Midale School Board and the Midale Hospital Board. Carl and Shirley raised their five children on the family farm near Midale and during breaks from school and work, enjoyed many family camping and fishing trips. They ventured to pristine lakes in northern Saskatchewan, and took summer breaks at Kenosee Lake, toured through the Black Hills and Rocky Mountains, and took a very memorable motor home trip to Disneyland, California the Christmas of 1976. Carl was an avid photographer and videographer and collected many photos and reels of cherished family memories. Carl was always eager to be busy accomplishing things and to accommodate that, he happily embraced learning new skills. He was an excellent carpenter and woodworker, and always had a “shop” to house his tools and offer creative working space. His favorite area of interest though, was in vehicles, and he took great pride and care of his John Deere farm equipment as well as his one personal indulgence... his cherished luxury sedans which he would be seen happily cruising around in. And with five kids, keeping his luxury cars in top shape was no easy feat, but again, that was never a deterrent. He also enjoyed music, and while he listened mostly to country artists, there was always a vinyl sleeve cover (or two) featuring Mexican Fiesta and Christmas music tucked into the LP collection, which was stored upright alongside the well-used turntable. Carl was fortunate to enjoy good health throughout his lifetime, but in his later years his extensive hearing loss made it difficult for him to visit with others, especially in large groups, which was unfortunate as he really did enjoy conversing with others and being in group settings. Once Carl had decided to retire from battery operating and farming, he and Shirley moved to Weyburn where he spent a lot of time improving various properties, building decks and fences, and kept his neighborhood sidewalks clear of snow in his little cabbed tractor/snow-blower during the cold winter months. He also enjoyed being in the kitchen creating culinary delights to share with those he loved. His large batches of delicious chicken soup, creamy vegetables and shrimp in tomato sauce were some of his specialties, and of course prepping meat and manning the grill at evening Bar-B-Q?s was one of his favorite summer pastimes. Carl did not enjoy sitting idle, and had no problem keeping himself occupied in his retirement with his many interests and hobbies. Carl was predeceased by his parents: Ernest and Gertrude Kater; infant sister Elfrida; brothers: Paul, Richard and Gary; brothers-in-law Arnold Roemer and Bernie Neuberger; sisters-in-law Diane Kater and Eileen Kater; and daughter-in-law Lana McPeek. Carl is survived and cherished in memory by Shirley, his wife of 63 years; his children: Sheila Tooke (Regina), Cheryl O’Byrne (Calgary), Greg (Cindy) Kater (Brooks), Carrie (Brad) Wheeler (Weyburn), and Kelly (Stephanie) Kater (Weyburn); 15 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren; sisters: Marlene Roemer, Ella Neuberger and Susan (Ron) Kodes; brother Walter Kater; sister-in-law Elda Kater; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his neighbor, Terry Klein, who became his close friend in his later years. Special thanks to the staff at Hill Top Manor, especially Laurie, Maire, Mandy and Teresita who gave him compassionate and excellent care during his brief stay there. A Celebration of Life for Carl will be held at a later date. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Carl may be made to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation, Box 1416, Weyburn, SK, S4H 3J9. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). 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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January 12, 1938 Weyburn, Saskatchewan September 5, 2020 - Calgary, Alberta With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of James Edgar Cugnet, of Calgary, AB, on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 82 years. Jim, a loving and caring individual, was always willing to give a helping hand to family, friend, or a stranger. He loved his family and friends dearly and unconditionally. He was the son of Clem and Christine Cugnet of Weyburn, SK. Always fond of great conversation, Jim shared many a story of his life and family history. Greatly missed. Forever in our hearts. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK.

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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- October 14, 2020

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NDP promises 700 home care workers to help out seniors

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party is promising to hire 700 home care staff to improve the lives of Saskatchewan seniors, at a cost of $50 million, according the NDP Leader Ryan Meili.

Meili said that twice in the past two weeks while door knocking he encountered home care workers who are dealing with frustrations in their work.

He said, “They know they want to be able to provide support, but what they’re able to offer is so little. They have so little time in each home. But it’s incredibly frustrating and they’re constantly having staff turnover, as people who want to do the work are feeling like they can’t really help people.

“I think of my own time as a family doctor, visiting my patients at a hospital and seeing entire wards full of patients who didn’t need to be in the hospital. But they couldn’t be home, because there wasn’t enough home care, and there wasn’t space in long-term care. I think the families we’ve spoken to are stretched and stressed, unable to afford the expensive private options and feeling overwhelmed, and guilty, knowing that their parents and grandparents would be better off at home, but they’re just unable to make it work.”

Meili said the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed problems in long-term care in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

He added the Saskatchewan Party government has cut disability supports for seniors, hearing aid programs, the elimination of the STC bus services and made drugs less affordable under the drug plan.

He said the NDP would implement the “best home care in Canada by expanding what home care offers, expanding those medical supports, but also supports like maintenance and meals, respite for families, so we can relieve pressure are overcrowded emergency rooms, and our overburdened long-term care. And most importantly, that we can allow seniors to stay home longer, have the supports they need to thrive, to live independently and with dignity. That’s why we’re here committing today to invest $50 million to bring in 700 home care staff. We’re talking about nursing staff, caretakers, cooks; good jobs that we need right now, and that will help seniors, to greatly expand the supports

that are available and bring in the best home care in Canada.

Give the seniors of Saskatchewan the support they need to age, at home, in dignity, and independently, and give families the confidence that their loved ones will have the care they need and deserve.”

Meili said the Saskatchewan Party under Leader Scott Moe would bring in austerity and more cuts, while the NDP would “invest to put people first, with the best home care in Canada.” Health care isn’t the only issue, he noted, saying, “other things that make a difference in people staying home, whether they’re able to maintain the home, whether they able to have access to meals, having that mix of workers … will allow us to, to really offer those supports in a much greater way than we see anywhere else.”

Meili committed $50 million to the initiative, which would allow for the hiring of approximately 200 certified care aides, 100 licenced practical nurses, 70 registered nurses, 100 caretakers, 40 carpenters, 50 cooks, 80 groundskeepers, and 60 occupational therapists.

Addressing staff turnover levels he called “out of this world,” Meili said, “They’re losing people all the time, by bringing in a wider range of supports, and investing in the workers that are there already.

That way, we’re able to keep people around longer, because they’ll actually enjoy the work.

They’ll know that they’re going into those homes. And when they leave, they’ve made a difference in somebody’s life, made it more possible for them to stay at home.”

Meili added, “When you put this amount of money in home care, you save much more in our hospitals. And in our long-term care, it’s much less expensive to keep people at home. And at the same time, you improve the quality of care.”

Saskatoon Eastview NDP candidate Matt Love pointed to the recent replacement of the Saskatchewan Party candidate in that riding.

He said, “They’ve taken the many, many seniors in this constituency for granted through repeated cuts to seniors care. I’ve been on the doorstep for a year and a half, and seniors are telling me at the doors that they feel let down by the Sask. Party. All that they have to offer is more of the same. But we don’t have to accept more of the same. It’s time for change.”

Laying concrete in new Co-op Home Centre

Sask. Party promises improved support for diabetics under 18

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In a continuing series of health-related policy announcements, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe announced an expansion of support for diabetic medical supplies, including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps.

“People living with diabetes must cope with a chronic condition, it can be difficult to manage at times, in addition to the health challenges it creates diabetes can also be very costly to manage,” Moe said, noting the Saskatchewan Party government has broadened access to long-acting insulin and supported insulin pumps for people 25 and under.

Moe said, “Today, I am very pleased to announce that a re-elected Saskatchewan Party government will expand eligibility under the Saskatchewan insulin pump program to include all provincial residents regardless of their age. There will be no age restriction at all for this program. Everyone who needs an insulin pump is going to get one and the province is going to cover the cost.

“We expect the expansion of this program will benefit about 400 people across the province.”

He went on, “In addition, Saskatchewan party

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST The Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 15th day of December, 2020, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Part of Lot Lot Part of Sec. Sec. 5-7 1-3 4 5 6 7-8 9 12-13 14 15-16 NW 21 6 1-5 14 1-2 20-21 14-15

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

Tawnya Moore - R.M. Administrator

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Review Photo 1358 — Greg Nikkel

A work crew laid down new concrete at the site of Prairie Sky Co-op’s new Home Centre, which is currently under construction adjacent to the Crossroads truck stop at Highways 13 and 39. The new centre will replace the current Home Centre on Hill Avenue, and is slated to be open by the spring of 2021.

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government is going to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitoring for children and youth under the age of 18.”

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) involves a diabetic wearing a stick-on patch 24 hours a day, with a tiny sensor under the skin. That sensor takes glucose measurements every minute, and that data can be read by a monitor or smartphone. It replaces the painful method of poking one’s finger and bleeding on a test strip multiple times a day.

Moe said, “Parents can monitor their children’s glucose levels to make sure everything is okay on an ongoing basis. Parents can even monitor the glucose levels when their child is sleeping. About 600 children in Saskatchewan are expected to benefit from the coverage of CGMs.” The incremental cost to government is expected to be about $4.6 million, according to Moe. That included an annual ongoing cost of about $2 million per year for expanded in-

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sulin pump coverage after slightly more the first two years, and $2.6 million per year for the additional CGM coverage.

The cost of continuous glucose monitoring is roughly $4,400 per patient annually, including devices and sensors. Coverage will not be income tested, just as the insulin pump program is not income tested. For parents who choose not to go with continuous glucose monitoring, but prefer the older system (flash glucose monitoring), they will be able to opt for coverage of that form instead.

Moe linked the ability to pay for such programs to Saskatchewan having a strong economy under a Saskatchewan Party government.

In the first year of the program’s expanded eligibility, 240 new beneficiaries are expected to access the expanded insulin pump program, and another 175 in the second year. Existing patients will be eligible for a new pump every five years. The expansion of the pump pro-

gram would come into effect following the 202122 budget.

Moe notes that, like the previous day’s announcement of expanded support for autism patients, this announcement is a progression. “What we are seeing is a progression of investment in the people of Saskatchewan yesterday in autism, today in diabetes, investment in people really in managing their diabetes and making life more affordable for families across Saskatchewan.

Asked for comment, NDP Leader Ryan Meili responded by email, “It’s good to see Scott Moe finally get around to doing something we’ve been calling for over a year now — but families shouldn’t have to wait for an election to get the support they need. Saskatchewan people deserve a government that’s not just going to pretend to care about health care when it’s convenient for them, just to go back to cutting again after an election. People deserve better.”

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Construction Manager Estevan, SK October 23, 2020

Job Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Projects, Engineering and Integrity, the Construction Manager is accountable for the leadership, oversight, direction, and support of construction coordinators, schedulers, and contract inspectors to ensure Kingston Midstream’s construction activities are safely implemented in accordance with approved project scopes, schedules and budgets.

Position Responsibilities • Lead the project construction team with activities related to the maintenance, upgrade and expansion of the pipeline and facilities including inspections, schedules, quality control and reports.

• Provide oversight of departmental activities to ensure compliance of Kingston Midstream’s Safety and Loss Management System’s (SLMS) health, safety and environmental policies, company engineering and construction standards, regulatory requirements and applicable legislation.

• Lead, plan and direct staff and contract inspectors to achieve short and long-term corporate and department goals.

• Prioritize department work activities, assess resource levels, evaluate and improve productivity.

• Manage and guide the development of direct and indirect reports.

• Develop, implement and execute department initiatives and objectives including maintenance and continuous improvement of department construction processes and procedures.

• Provide on-call, emergency response, and other incident related leadership, technical support and guidance as required.

Skills and Qualifications • Minimum 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in the oil industry related to construction management and inspection.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and initiate change.

• Bachelor’s degree or related technical/trade qualification from an accredited post-secondary school preferred.

• Familiarity with all areas and aspects of pipeline transmission systems; knowledge of relevant regulations and applicable codes.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability of contractor and project stakeholder relations.

• Excellent team player with a demonstrated ability to lead and work with diverse groups.

• Strategic and analytical thinker with an ability to innovate and problem solve.

We thank all interested candidates; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted, please submit your resume to Careers@kingstonmidstream.com

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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- October 14, 2020

Executive director explains the why and how of Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop

By Greg Nikkel The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop exists to serve a segment of society that is often overlooked, and they provide

meaningful programs for clients with intellectual disabilities as well as employment opportunities.

Executive director Jeff

noTiCe oF ABAnDonmenT oF PoLL The Rural municipality of Lomond no. 37

mUniCiPAL eLeCTions 2020

WHEREAS: DesmonD mCkenzie, nominated for the Office of ReeVe, JoHn TosCzAk nominated for the office of Councillor for Division One (1), BLAke mcLeoD nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Three (3), BRAD iRWin nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Five (5), were the only candidates nominated, I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on November 9th, 2020.

I hereby declare: Desmond McKenzieelected by acclamation for a 4-year term as Reeve, John Tosczak elected by acclamation for a 4-year term as Councillor for Division One (1), Blake McLeod elected by acclamation for a 4-year term as Councillor for Division Three (3), Brad Irwin elected by acclamation for a 4-year term as Councillor for Division Five (5).

Richards shared these and other insights about what the Wor-Kin Shop is all about, in a presentation to the Weyburn Rotary Club at their Zoom meeting on Thursday.

A resident of Weyburn for over 20 years, Richards began on March 16 in his new position as executive director, only to have the provincewide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the facility had to close its doors for a time.

As of September, the day program and activities of the facility were back up and running, said Richards.

The vision and mission statements of the Wor-Kin Shop lay the foundation for what the organization does, said Richards, noting the vision is inclusion and equality for everyone. He used a quote to further illustrate this, saying, “’Diversity is a fact, inclusion is a decision’, and that means

a lot. There a lot of different levels of folks in our world, they’re all over the place.

That’s what makes us great as humanity.”

The mission statement is to provide support services for citizens with intellectual disability, so they can achieve a good quality of life.

The Wor-Kin Shop has four divisions or departments, along with the SARCAN depot, which operates separately while employing clients of the Wor-Kin Shop.

There is the activity centre in the main building, also known as the day program building, and the bulk of the participants are there during the day.

On an average day, there are about 20 participants and five staff on the main floor. The centre is run by Carol Leslie, who has been involved there for about 30 years.

Some of the programs

provided include personal development and life skills, and they are given opportunities for interaction with the community.

“You’ve all seen our folk at the hockey games and at baseball games. It’s good for them to learn how to be good neighbours,” said Richards, adding a comment they are great at stopping to smell the roses when they’re out and about.

The participants have a wide range of activities available to them, such as music, art and sports, as well as guest speakers and performers who come in to play for them.

The participants go on tours once in a while, including as far as Regina to see sights like the RCMP Heritage Centre.

“All of these activities are based on a person-centred plan. Every one of our participants have one that lists stuff they like to do, stuff they want to do, and stuff they have to do.

Dated this 9th day of October, 2020.

Aleshia Underwood Returning Officer

NOTICE OF POLL Public notice is hereby given that a poll has been granted for the election of: Mayor: City of Weyburn Councillor: City of Weyburn School Board Member: South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 and that voting will take place on Monday the 9th day of November, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below, and that I will at City Hall on the 12th day of November, 2020 at the hour of 12:00 p.m., declare the result of the election.

Polling Area No. 1

Polling Place Cugnet Centre

Address 629 King Street

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL City of Weyburn Public notice is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for electors who: 1. have a disability or limited mobility; 2. have been appointed as an election official; or 3. anticipate being unable to vote on election day.

Voting will take place on: Saturday, October 31st from12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sun Room – 532 5th street N.E. Thursday, November 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Sun Room – 532 5th Street N.E.

SPECIAL ADVANCE POLLS Special Advance Polls will be held at the following locations and times: Tatagwa View Care Centre: November 4th, 2020 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Weyburn Special Care Home: November 5th, 2020 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SPECIAL POLL Special Patient Poll Mail-in Poll - Weyburn General Hospital on November 9, 2020.

MAIL-IN BALLOT Mail-in Ballot option is available for voters who anticipate not being able to vote on Election Day or the dates of the Advance Polls. In person applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., November 6th at the Returning Office at City Hall, 157 3rd Street NE or by 4:00 p.m., October 30th electronically by emailing the Returning Office at election@weyburn.ca.

Voter ID required at time of application.

Dated at Weyburn, this 9th day of October, 2020.

DONETTE RICHTER RETURNING OFFICER

A herd on the move

Review Photo 1436 — Greg Nikkel

A herd of whitetail deer, including a number of bucks, were on the move after grazing in a harvested grain field just north of Weyburn on Friday. The deer seemed to move off in an easterly direction after they were spotted from Highway 35.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

Rural Municipality of Scott No. 98

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. ONE (1) will be received by the undersigned on the 21st day of October, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office, and during regular business hours from October 9, 2020 to October 20, 2020, at the municipal office.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Municipal office, 102 Coteau Ave., Yellow Grass, SK. Dated this 9th day of October, 2020.

Shelly Verbeurgt Returning Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, that the Village of Lang intends to adopt an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

Intent 1. Bylaw No. 2020-13 will adopt the Village of Lang Official Community Plan which will enable growth and change through policies that will guide the municipality with its development related decisions to ensure the Village develops under an established decision-making process.

2. Bylaw No. 2020-14 will adopt the Village of Lang Zoning Bylaw as required pursuant to Section 34(1) of The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

Affected Land The affected land is all land within the corporate limits of the Village of Lang.

Reason 1. The Official Community Plan will bring current, up to date land management practices to the Village in order to achieve consistency with the Statements of Provincial Interest.

2. The Zoning Bylaw will control the use of land providing for the amenity of the area within the Council’s jurisdiction and for the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Village.

Bylaw Inspection Any interested person may inspect the Bylaws at the Village Office located at 223 Main Street, Lang, SK Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Copies are available, at cost, through the Office Clerk.

Public Hearing Council will hold a public hearing on October 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office, Lang, SK to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Municipal Office before the hearing.

Issued at the Village of Lang on September 28, 2020.

Signed: Victoria Gutheil

All of the activities we do are built around those, and sometimes we’ll have a roster of five or six who have very similar goals,” said Richards.

A feature of the centre is a snoezelen room, which used to be located at the Weyburn Comprehensive School. It’s a sensory room where people who agitated can go and settle down, such as those with autism.

“They find great solace in this room,” said Richards as he showed photos of the coloured lights, mirrors, bubble tubes and a light curtain that can be found in the room.

The vocational training centre is also an important feature, located in a separate building with the wood shop.

There are 10 to 12 participants with two staff supervising, along with paper recycling and confidential paper shredding services, used by a number of business customers around the city.

In the wood shop, they build a wide array of products like picnic tables, benches, stakes, pallets, toy boxes, bird houses, bat houses and Santa Claus decorations.

Staff member Meagan McLeod runs the supported employment program at the Wor-Kin Shop, which provides a job coach to participants who are able to find meaningful employment.

An enterprise the Wor-Kin Shop has taken on in the last few years is the Harvest Pie Company, located up on the second floor of the main building, which also provides employment for those involved.

They make Saskatoon pies and spreads, with the Saskatoon berries sourced from a berry farm near Weyburn.

They are sold at local retailers like Prairie Sky Co-op, Maurer’s Meats and MD Convenience Store, as well as at retailers in Regina and Moose Jaw, and they are served at places like the Diplomat Restaurant in Regina.

Dealing with the COVID pandemic has proved to be a challenge, and currently just one participant works in the kitchen along with a supervisor.

“The people working upstairs (for Harvest Pie) are paid $12 an hour, and they’re expected to work and do anything you would do at any other business in town. They’re paid a wage to get to work on time, follow the rules and they have to get the right amount of work done,” said Richards, noting this is the same for those participants in the supported employment program.

One participant works at the new RONA store, others are on an odd job squad who will come and do work around a residence and get paid for it, or will take things to the landfill for residents for a fee.

“Nobody’s coming to work for free. That’s what the program is about. We empower people to give them the best quality of life,” said Richards.

Explaining the arrangement for the SARCAN depot, he said it’s run like a franchise, where the Wor-Kin Shop hires a depot supervisor and an assistant, and SARCAN provides the equipment, shows them how to use it and sets out their requirements for the handling of returnable drink containers.

They have roughly eight million containers go through the depot each year, said Richards, with about 15 participants employed from the Wor-Kin Shop, in addition to the 18 to 24 participants in the day program.

The Wor-Kin Shop pays about $60,000 a year in property taxes to the City, provide employment for around 40 people in the community, and is a $1.7 million organization.

“We make sure these people can stay in Weyburn, and make sure people have meaningful lives and make sure they have reasons to be out in our community and reasons to go home,” said Richards.

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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- October 14, 2020

RM of Weyburn to have reeve, councillor election The RM of Weyburn will have an election for the position of reeve, and for Division 3, with two other divisions having their councillors acclaimed for another term.

Incumbent reeve Carmen Sterling will be up against Norm McFadden in the election, while in Division 3, there will be a vote between Terry Benning and Lloyd Culham.

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Dan Cugnet was acclaimed for Division 1, and Joshua Mainil was acclaimed in Division 5.

The advance polls for the election will be held at the Captain’s Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 2-5 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4-7 p.m.

Election day is on Monday, Nov. 9, and voting hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Scott No. 98 MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2020

WHEREAS the following have been nominated for the office(s) of: REEVE: Division 3 - COUNCILLOR: Division 5 - COUNCILLOR:

Ryley Richards Brice Marshall Tim Devereaux

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

The Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 97 REEVE The returning officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office during regular business hours from October 9, 2020 until 4:00 p.m.

October 21, 2020 at the municipal office, Cedoux, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the office of: Board Member: Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 140 No voting for the said office will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation: TUCHSCHERER, Bruno SIDLOSKI, Jerome

Dated this 9th day of October, 2020.

Dated at Weyburn, this 9th day of October, 2020

Ila Connery Returning Officer

DONETTE RICHTER RETURNING OFFICER

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Village of Goodwater MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2020

WHEREAS: GREG COLLINS, nominated for the Office of MAYOR, BRAD ERNST nominated for the office of Alderman, and ELSIE TILLEY nominated for the office of Alderman were the only candidates nominated, I hereby give notice that no voting for this office will take place on November 9th, 2020.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Rural Municipality of Cymri No. 36

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:

COUNCILLOR FOR R.M. OF CYMRI DIVISION 6

I hereby declare: Greg Collins elected by acclamation for a 4-year term as Mayor.

Bradley Ernst elected by acclamation for a 4-year term as Alderman.

Elsie Tilley elected by acclamation for a 4-year term as Alderman

Will be received by the undersigned on the 28th day of October, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rural Municipal Office at 234 Main Street, Midale, SK, and during regular business hours from October 14th, 2020 to October 27th, 2020, at the Rural Municipal office at 234 Main Street, Midale, SK.

Dated this 9th day of October, 2020.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

Shelly Verbeurgt Returning Officer

Aleshia Underwood Returning Officer

Sarah Leck Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

notiCe oF aBandonment oF PoLL

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 2020

eLeCtion 2020

Reeve & Councillor(s) Div. 1, 3 & 5 RM of Caledonia No. 99

as the only candidate(s), I hereby give notice that no voting for the office(s) will take place on November 9, 2020.

Dated at 4:00 p.m. this 8th day of October, 2020.

The Rural Municipality of Wellington No. 97

Whereas SARAH LEGUEE, nominated for the office of of Councillor for Division No. 1 AND Whereas BRETT GAUBE, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 3 are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Dated this 8th day of October, 2020.

Ila Connery Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

The Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 2020

Whereas STACEY LUND, nominated for the office of Reeve, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Whereas LAURENCE KOSIOR, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 1, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Whereas COLIN WILGENBUSCH, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 3, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

Tawnya Moore Returning Officer

the rural municipality of golden west no. 95

WHEREAS:

Kurt CorsCadden was the only nomination for the Office of reeVe. Craig dayman was the only nomination for the office of CounCiLLor for diV. no. 1.

John Van staVeren was the only nomination for the office of CounCiLLor for diV. no. 3. matthew hunter was the only nomination for the office of CounCiLLor for diV. no. 5. no voting for the offices will take place on November 9th, 2020.

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the offices of:

I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following person(s) are elected by acclamation: REEVE: COUNCILLOR Division 1: COUNCILLOR Division 3: COUNCILLOR Division 5:

Mark Beck Chris Williams Shoat Brice Ed Schiefner

Dated this 9th day of October, 2020.

Dated at Milestone this 7th day of October, 2020.

Edward A. Mish Returning Officer

Stephen Schury Returning Officer

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the offices of:

Mayor: Town of Milestone Councillor: Town of Milestone I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following person(s) are elected by acclamation: MAYOR: COUNCILLOR: COUNCILLOR: COUNCILLOR: COUNCILLOR: COUNCILLOR: COUNCILLOR:

Jeff Brown Michael Gallais Rena Ohrt Kevin Siebert Michael Sjodin Greg Treleaven Jamey Wolfe

NOTICE OF VOTE

The Rural Municipality of Griffin No. 66

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 2020 Public Notice is hereby given that: (1) A vote will be held for the election of a Councillor for Division 5.

(2) The Advance Poll will be held Thursday, November 5th, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Griffin Recreation Centre.

(3) The vote will take place on Monday, November 9th, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Griffin Recreation Centre.

(4) I will declare the result of the voting at the RM of Griffin Office on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.

Dated at Milestone this 7th day of October, 2020.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

Stephen Schury Returning Officer

Tawnya Moore Returning Officer

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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- October 14, 2020

Virtual Culture Days celebrates local artists, organizations

Screen Shot Photos

A number of behind-the-scenes videos were created to highlight the importance of arts and culture in the community of Weyburn. These videos are being featured on the City of Weyburn Culture Days website, located at www.weyburn.ca/culture-days-2020. This year, the Culture Day celebrations were extended to four weeks, September 25 to October 25. Screenshots of some of the videos include: Deby Arnold, the sewist, Southeast Newcomer Services (top left); Darlene Martin, hand built clay mug, Weyburn Pottery Club (top right); Maureen Clay singing wood frongs, Weyburn Wood Carvers (bottom left); and Anastasiya Shved, painting a Ukrainian Pysanka, Southeast Newcomer Services (bottom right).

A look back in history: Homemakers Club played an important role in the community

By Sabrina Kraft The foundation of strong communities was built on the dedication and background of hard-working citizens, who wanted to ensure that there were lots of opportunities for future generations. One such organization that had a strong influence in Weyburn and area was the Homemakers Club.

Kathryn Groshong first joined the Greenville Homemakers Club in the early 1960s. “Our club included the communities of Bromhead, Oungre and Torquay. The name came from the old school districts, Greenmount and Knoxville.”

T h e H o m e m a ke r s ’ Clubs of Saskatchewan were created at a “special conference for women” initiated by the University of Saskatchewan in 1911.

The objectives as stated in the constitution, were “to promote the interests of the home and the community.”

Established to provide isolated rural women with companionship, access to education, and the

opportunity to carry out community service, Homemakers’ Clubs appealed to thousands because they provided the means by which they could improve themselves, their farm homes, and their communities.

“There were lots of different interesting topics discussed, such as agriculture, education, arts and literature. We had seven different conveners, who looked after a certain topic for a new program every month,” said Groshong.

“I was so glad that I joined the Homemakers. I really liked that they had a connection to the extension department of the University in Saskatoon.

We would receive the latest information about homemaking and nutrition, or anything that would affect ladies that were a distance away from the city, or even their closest small town.”

“I found the monthly meetings to be very interesting. It filled in a gap in my life, that I felt after I was no longer teaching. We

just had wonderful times,” said Groshong.

It was also through the Homemakers Club that Groshong made many lifelong friendships with other women in the Weyburn area. Those friendships still exist to this day, in the form of the Town and Country Women organization, which still meets to discuss topics of interest to their families and communities.

The Greenville Homemakers Club was one of the 25 Homemaker Clubs that formed the larger Soo Line District. Club members were very active in conventions, and different competitions that would be offered at the District and Provincial level.

We were very involved in the Soo Line District Convention.

“We took part in a play competition that was held every year. Every time we got called up to present a play, it got us all charged up to pick out the actresses and finding a play, and then presenting that play,” said Groshong.

“Also, through the Homemakers, the word came down from them that there was going to be a provincial art contest. You had to be a Homemaker member to participate. The day that came to the club … the other women asked me to paint a picture because they felt that I was the only one that did any painting.”

“At that time, our twins were not quite two, so I thought that I didn’t have time to paint. But they encouraged me to take the contest details home.

When I looked at it again, I thought it would be wonderful to sit down and just paint,” said Groshong.

Her husband Fred, who passed earlier this year, really supported Kathryn in pursuing her passion for painting. “He was just right in there with it. That was Fred … he was a really thoughtful guy.”

Not only did Fred make sure that Kathryn had a piece of hardwood so that she could complete her painting, he also spent more time with the twins, so that Kathryn could completely concentrate on her painting.

The topic choice for the competition had to be original, and Kathryn decided to paint a still life of an amaryllis that was gifted to her when her son Willis was born in 1954.

“It was in bloom. So I set it up on the kitchen table and I drew it up. It took me a while to finish, since I still had other things to work on around the house, like preparing supper, or

looking after the twins. I did a lot of the painting in the evening, after everyone else had gone to sleep.”

Groshong won first place with that painting at the provincial competition.

“I never thought that would happen. But I think it was the original concept that won it for me. After that first year, I entered a painting every year.”

“The ones that would win first were the historical ones, like the painting of the old Groshong homestead, or one of a farm wife

feeding chickens.”

Over the years, Groshong found a lot of enjoyment in her role as a secretary for the Homemakers Club. It was due to the Homemakers Club that she felt more connected to her community and subsequently discovered other ways to be involved in additional community organizations. Groshong had the opportunity to serve with founding boards that helped create what is now known as the Southeast College and Southeast Regional Library.

Homemakers Club inspired local painter

Kathryn Groshong shows off a painting of an amaryllis that is displayed by the flower itself. Groshong was encouraged to create this painting for a provincial art competition after joining a Homemakers Club, and won Review Photo ­-- Sabrina Kraft first place.