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weyburn Vol.111 No. 46 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 12 Pages
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The Young Fellows Club will be opening their online auction fundraiser on Nov. 13. Page 2
Bengough cadet Stewart Whyte is in basic training for the Armed Forces at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont. Page 9
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Mayor Roy re-elected, three new councillors By Greg Nikkel Weyburn’s Mayor Marcel Roy was returned for his second term in Monday’s civic election, and three new councillors were elected along with three incumbent members. In the mayoral race, Roy received 1,636 votes, with 899 ballots cast on Monday and 737 votes in the advance and mail-in polls. Challenger Nick Coroluick garnered 1,246 votes, with 629 on Monday and 617 in the advance and mail-in vote. Third place challenger, Bruce Croft, had a total of 15 votes, with eight in the
Pottery students learn how to make ornaments
Review Photo -- Sabrina Kraft
Harper Williams works on finishing touches of her pottery ornament, while Heather Koski gets some guidance from instructor Darlene Martin. A pottery class on Christmas pottery ornaments and small Christmas trees was held at City Hall on Saturday.
Capt. Juli-Ann Mackenzie honoured during kick off to Veteran’s Week By Sabrina Kraft Captain Juli-Ann MacKenzie was honoured in the Parliament Assembly by MP Erin O’Toole, Leader of the Official Opposition, during a speech to kick off Veteran’s Week. One of the first people that O’Toole met in the military was MacKenzie, who grew up in Weyburn. O’Toole said he had many great memories of Capt. McKenzie, during a phone interview with the Weyburn Review. “I have spoken about her a few times in the past, at my local cenotaph, since Juli was one of the first people who I had met when I first entered the military.” He has always felt it was important to honour military personnel of recent generations who have served for their country, as typically most Canadians will think of the men and women who have served during the First and Second World Wars. “As a military veteran myself, I felt it was important to personalize one story during my speech, of the hundreds and men and women who have served and died for our country,” said O’Toole. Capt. McKenzie and O’Toole were both in the 15 Platoon during basic training, during the 1991 summer boot camp in Chilliwack, B.C. The platoons were small numbers of between 25 to 30 people. O’Toole noted that the six women that were in the 15 Platoon were stationed in a barracks that were above
where he was, so they were in the same part of the building during that summer camp. “Juli was so generous. She adapted the fastest to the change,” said the MP. “She was so mature and professional. She was always there to help and encourage others. She had an inner strength and discipline and had really hit her stride.” O’Toole said it was an incredible summer when they formed the platoon, and after the basic training was complete, they felt like family. A connection had remained even after O’Toole left for the Royal Military College in Kingston, and Juli-Ann moved on to Royal Roads Military College in Victoria. “I was a navigator and seeker in the helicopter division, so Juli-Ann and I would encounter each other. Her career was going as she had hoped it would,” said O’Toole. In 2002, Juli-Ann and Colin Sonoski paid the ultimate sacrifice when their Griffon helicopter crashed on a rescue mission from their base in Labrador. “I will never forget that moment when I heard of a helicopter crash … it was heart-breaking when I learned that Juli-Ann had lost her life.” In air force circles, both Juli-Ann and Colin were honoured for doing their best to control the crash, effectively saving the lives of the people who were in the back of the CH-146 Griffon. “I will always re-
Tribute paid to Capt. McKenzie
Conservative leader Erin O’Toole made a statement in the House of Commons for Veterans Week, and spoke of the late Capt. Juli-Ann McKenzie of Weyburn, whom he had met in training for the Armed Forces. Photo — courtesy of MP O’Toole member her as being proud of her Saskatchewan roots, as a piper, as someone who was always there to help others around her. I believe that in her last moments she was still doing everything she could to help those she served with.” O’Toole was involved in the dedication of Capt. McKenzie’s photo in the memorial staircase at Kingston. The RMC honours and guards the memories of all cadets who have served and fallen for their
country. This includes any cadets of the Royal Roads Military College, which no longer exists as a school. He said it was a powerful moment to have her photo added to the memorial staircase. “Juli-Ann was one of those trail-blazing cohorts that prove that it doesn’t matter your background, your race, your gender or where you live if you want to serve your country. She was an exceptional woman leader,” he said.
stability and experience to the council, along with three good quality councillors who will be coming on board. “I’m looking forward to working with each and every one of them,” he said. Roy also paid tribute to the election staff who set up the Cugnet Centre for voting on Monday, with all of the polling stations combined into one location. “I think it was a really well-done job, and it was well-organized,” he commented. Challenger for the mayor’s chair, Nick Coroluick,
I’m very optimistic for the future of the city. It’s made up of a lot of wonderful, caring people, and I’ll continue to work hard for them and with the many organizations we have in the community. – Mayor Marcel Roy regular poll, and seven from the advance and mail-in polls. In the council race, the top six vote-getters were Jeff Richards, 1,948 votes; Mel Van Betuw, 1,726; Dick Michel, 1,591; Ryan Janke, 1,521; Laura Morrissette, 1,386; and Dr. John Corrigan, 1,226. The other candidates were as follows: Debra Button, 1,159; Melanie Sorensen, 1,119; Dana Pretzer, 1,086; Casey Drullette, 800; John Lawrence, 710; Trevor Butts, 581; and Sheila Sutherland, 366. In the vote for the Southeast Cornerstone School Division, incumbent Melanie Sorensen was re-elected with 1,425 votes, and second was new candidate Norma Hewitt-Lendrum with 876 votes. Third was incumbent Brandon Tichkowsky with 847 votes. There was a low turnout in this election, as a total of 2,914 ballots were cast this year compared to the 2016 election, when 4,140 votes were cast in the mayoral race out of the 9,151 eligible voters in that year. Mayor Roy thanked his family for working as a team with him in this campaign, and he thanked the citizens of Weyburn for allowing him to earn another four-year term. “I’m very optimistic for the future of the city. It’s made up of a lot of wonderful, caring people, and I’ll continue to work hard for them and with the many organizations we have in the community,” he said. He is glad to see the three incumbents who ran were voted back in to help give
said the results were not what he had hoped for, but extended his gratitude for the team who worked with him on the campaign, and for giving him good advice along the way. “I’m happy if for no other reason I learned a lot about the city, and was able to get back in touch with people,” he said. Of his campaign, Coroluick said, “When I first started it, I knew it was going to be an uphill battle. Marcel had just been there for four years, and people in Weyburn like their mayors to have two terms.” He said the city will lose out on the leadership and experience of the councillor who didn’t run again, and will benefit from the incumbents who were re-elected as well as from the new members. As for whether he will run again, Coroluick said he will make that decision in four years’ time. The former councillor added, “I had said before I wouldn’t do it again.” He wished Marcel all the best as mayor and said he ran a good campaign. “What I really appreciated was people who came out of their homes when I was out delivering flyers, and talked to me and offered their support,” added Coroluick. “I’m excited and I’m humbled by the electorate, choosing me again to work for them for another four years,” said incumbent Mel Van Betuw, adding his congratulations to the three new members of council. He hopes that those Continued on page 2