review
weyburn Vol.111 No. 48 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - 14 Pages
.com
Ready for Tree Festival
Update on new play equipment
The YF Wives decorated a tree for the Festival of Trees virtual fundraiser.
An update was provided on St. Michael’s new accessible playground equipment.
Page 3
Page 9
1.25
$
Canada Post Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement No. 40069240 Publication Mail Registration No. 09093
(Includes GST)
Weyburn Industrial Transload getting closer to starting up
A little Christmas cheer on the Souris Valley trails
Review Photo -- Sabrina Kraft
A few Christmas ornaments decorate the entrance of one of the Souris Valley trails, located on the northeast side of Saskatchewan Drive. The Souris Valley trails, and the long street of Saskatchewan Drive, provides a nice little walking/running path for local residents who are looking for a quiet place for their outings.
Contentious development of liquor store a highlight of first council meeting By Greg Nikkel A contentious application for the development of a new liquor store was the main highlight of the first meeting for Weyburn’s new city council since the civic election. The matter had come up just before the election, and was initially turned down as the application was for a development permit for a new liquor store and warehouse in the former Olympia Fitness location, next door to Calvary Baptist Church on First Avenue NE. After extensive discussion, the application was approved on Monday by a 5-2 vote, with councillors John Corrigan and Dick Michel opposing. After the original motion was rescinded, the application was brought back before council with an amended report by planning and development coordinator Janine Fletcher, as changes were made to the original application for a development permit.
Even with the changes, which included improvements in the parking lot setup, and changing the term from “warehouse” to “stock room”, Fletcher said staff still opposed the permit being approved, because of neighbourhood concerns, back alley truck traffic and the buffer strip located at the rear of the property. Repeating concerns she had in the original application, Fletcher said she could not approve it with the proposal for loading spaces in the rear part of the building with a nearby residential neighbourhood and the two churches close by, Calvary Baptist (with a playschool located there) and Silver Heights Bible Church. The sticking point was the municipal buffer zone, and Fletcher noted this was backed by the Official Community Plan, the zoning bylaw and in a second opinion she obtained from a planner who is on retainer to the City, WSP. Also, while changing
the name of the warehouse to stock room, the intent of storage and distribution of liquor products still remains, and Fletcher reiterated that this use is not a permitted or discretionary use in that neighbourhood. “I’m still of the opinion that this application should be refused,” she said. In contacting the neighbours within a 75-metre radius, the two adjacent churches are maintaining their opposition to the proposed development, although the pastor of Calvary Baptist, Tim MacKinnon, suggested if the development is allowed anyway, possibly the City could ask that a fence be constructed to separate that property off from the view of the church. Coun. Mel Van Betuw put forward the motion to support the development permit, saying, “I think council’s job is to make the big decisions. I struggled with this in the last two to three weeks, and I think
if you put up a fence and planted trees, that would mitigate the noise.” He added that his fear is this business would move elsewhere out of Weyburn if the City didn’t move to accommodate them, and noted most of the councillors who were elected ran on platforms of supporting economic development. Coun. Ryan Janke, who was newly sworn in as the final new councillor, echoed Van Betuw’s comments, and said, “When a business comes to us, I think it’s incumbent on us to start with ‘yes’ and consider how we cam make this happen.” He added one solution would be to allow the business to cross the buffer and not to sell a part of the buffer to them. “I’m also in favour of things moving forward, but I do have some concerns,” said Coun. John Corrigan, asking why the loading doors couldn’t be in front of the business rather than behind it. Continued on Page 2
By Greg Nikkel A new rail-based initiative, Weyburn Industrial Transload, is getting close to when they will be able start up, with some details needing to be finalized in the next while, members of the Weyburn Rotary Club heard in a Zoom presentation on Thursday. Carter Stewart is the manager of the new venture, and he provided a bit of an update about how the project has been progressing since it was announced earlier this year. He and his father were founding members of Stewart Southern Railway, which was a shortline railway that ran from Stoughton up to Regina. The Stewarts are no longer involved in the running of the shortline, but they still have shares in the company. For WIT, about 6,500 feet, or just over a mile, of rail track has been laid in place on a parcel of land located a mile and a half south of the Ramada Hotel, or just west of South Hill. “This idea came about two years ago, after I saw a transload site in downtown Windsor,” said Stewart. “We’ve been kind of working on this for the last two years. Even with the coronavirus, we’re excited to be up and running within a couple of weeks.” The transload facility will bring in or load out various commodities by rail car, said Stewart, noting he doesn’t want to specify which commodities at this point until more of the details have been finalized for the company. Stewart said there are other transload facilities around, but not very many privately owned ones like this facility will be. Asked how many people will be employed, Stewart said he is hoping to have around five people working
Weyburn’s new city council meets for the first time
by next summer, including himself. As the business grows and becomes more wellknown in the coming years, he is also hopeful they will be able to add more track and more employees also. Asked what expectations he has for business to pick up for the new operation, Stewart answered, “I hope rather quickly, I’m confident even with COVID.” On the possibility of rail car dismantling, he noted they are looking into that, as long as there is track space available, but added, “When that will happen, I’m not too sure.” At the most basic level, Stewart explained, WIT is “providing a service that allows people to access rail, for people who could not previously access rail.” He added in an interview later, “Short-lines are very advantageous, and allow a different kind of access to rail, if you take a moment to think about what a short-line is. It’s essentially formed when a group of people purchased a abandoned rail line or section of track from a class 1 railway, in an effort to keep operating it and help keep communities alive. There are many formed in Saskatchewan and western Canada, and I had the pleasure to be involved with many of them and the association for nine great years. “For example, the SSR has had a lot of investment over the last 10 years along its short-line, it’s no secret it can be noticed by driving down Highway 33. However, WIT is strategically different, as our business model relies on being a transload versus a short-line, the population of Weyburn is greater, the surrounding industry is larger, also there are busier highways and it’s closer to larger centres. Continued on Page 6
Review Photo 2878 — Greg Nikkel
The new city council for the City of Weyburn met for the first time on Monday evening, after Coun. Ryan Janke was sworn in, in the council chambers.Those around the table included, from far left and going clockwise, finance director Laura Missal, city engineer Jennifer Wilkinson, councillors Ryan Janke, Mel Van Betuw and John Corrigan, Mayor Marcel Roy, councillors Jeff Richards, Laura Morrissette and Dick Michel, city clerk Donnette Richter and city manager Mathew Warren.
2
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
news
City council debates permit application
Continued from front page Fletcher explained that it is not permitted for big trucks to be loading or offloading their product in the same parking lot as the customers would be using, and it would be preferable for the semi to park on a side street and load in from there. Corrigan questioned if council would be setting a precedent to allow this development when there are so many reasons under the community plan and zoning bylaw why it shouldn’t be allowed. “Zoning is done for a reason,” he pointed out, and added if it’s ignored every time a development comes along it will cause problems going forward. Coun. Dick Michel also said he could not support this permit application, noting while he also believes in economic development, there has to be consideration for the residents on Clark Avenue. “What really concerns me is what happens to the residents on Clark Avenue?” he asked, pointing out that Fletcher had made valid points that need to be respected. The owner of the building, John Hulbert, said putting in a fence would not be a problem, and as to concerns about truck traffic going down the back alley, he noted the car dealership next door has trucks going in and out of there all the
time. He also pointed out for the liquor store, there would only be a large truck going in once a week. Coun. Jeff Richards suggested the possibility of selling a portion of the buffer zone, but Fletcher said all the advice she received, and the principles laid out in the city’s bylaws, is this would not be a good idea. Mayor Marcel Roy weighed in on the discussion, saying he had a hard time going along with protecting this buffer zone along the back alley. “This is a big litmus test for council, right here,” he added. Coun. Richards defended the zoning bylaw, pointing out it can’t just be disregarded, and there is a process to follow to properly deal with these issues. It’s fine to suggest making changes, he added, “but we have to do it for the right reasons, not just because we feel the need to.” A suggestion was made about leasing the use of the buffer zone, but Fletcher pointed out the planning and development act does not allow for that possibility. “My main concern is the residents that live there, and churches that have spoken out. They have made my decision, and it’s an easy one,” said Coun. Michel. The motion for the permit was amended to allow for an agreement to be drawn up with the developer, and this was passed by council.
Last member of council sworn in
Review Photo 2870 — Greg Nikkel
New councillor Ryan Janke, seated, read his oath of office as city solicitor Mike Weger listened at right, as Janke was the final member of the new city council to be sworn in on Monday evening. Janke joined two other new councillors, Dr. John Corrigan and Laura Morrissette, and incumbents Mel Van Betuw, Jeff Richards and Dick Michel along with Mayor Marcel Roy for their first council meeting since the civic election of Nov. 9.
Weyburn Chamber encourages entries submissions for 27th annual Parade of Lights
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses and organizations to take part in Weyburn’s 27th annual Parade of Lights. Bundle up the family and head downtown for the Parade of Lights, taking place on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. “The Chamber always organizes the Parade of Lights on the first Thursday of December as our way of helping everyone kick off the holiday sea-
son,” explained executive director Twila Walkeden. The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is now taking entry registrations. This is an excellent opportunity for local businesses and organizations to “shine” during the Parade of Lights. Entries can be as elaborate or as simple as the business wants, with lights being the most popular way to decorate. With the parade happening after dark, lights are also the best way to make your entry visible. Each year, the Wey-
burn Chamber of Commerce presents an award for “Best Float for Business” and “Best Float for Organization”. Also, we have confirmation that our special guest, Santa Claus will be the Grand Finale of the Parade. The Parade route is available on www. weyburnchamber.com. Due to COVID regulations, the Chamber is asking parade participants to not hand out candy to the spectators. They are also advising people to stay in their vehicles or within arms-length of their vehicles to view the pa-
rade. Because of the new guidelines there may be challenges with parking along the route. “We encourage everyone to spread out along the route. Please be aware that there is ample parking along the route, including parking lots along Second Street that can be utilized,” said Walkeden. For more information and to enter your float, vehicle or equipment, call the Chamber office at (306) 842-4738 or visit www. weyburnchamber.com. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 1.
3
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
news
Weyburn police lay charges in serious assault incident
The Weyburn Police Service experienced a lighter than usual week with 64 calls for service during the period of Nov. 16-22. The lighter call volume was reflected with only eight charges resulting, six of which are under the Criminal Code of Canada, and two under the Traffic Safety Act. An assault was reported on Sunday, resulting in an adult male facing several charges including assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement. On Monday officers dealt with an individual who was harassing another individual over a debt owed. Both subjects were spoken to and no charges resulted. Officers also attended a local business regarding an individual causing a disturbance. Tuesday was a bit more active as officers responded to a medical emergency call reporting an unconscious male on the floor of their business. The first officer on scene was able to provide immediate care prior to EMS arrival. The male received further treatment and recovered. Officers also responded to a mental healthrelated emergency and
several COVID-related calls from concerned residents. A complaint was received regarding two suspicious individuals that had just left a local business. Officers attended and the matter is being investigated further. A domestic dispute that escalated into a physical confrontation was attended and may result in charges pending further investigation. Damage to a local gas station entrance door is being investigated as video surveillance shows a suspect dressed in dark clothing throw an object through the glass and then leave the area in the early morning hours. An individual with an outstanding arrest warrant was located by a WPS officer and dealt with accordingly. On Saturday evening, among other calls, officers dealt with three matters involving public intoxication. Two of the situations resulted in the individuals being lodged and held overnight until they were sober and released without charges. A family member was able to attend and care for the intoxicated individual involved in the third situation.
SUN, SAHO reach new tentative contract agreement The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO Inc.) announced they have successfully reached a new tentative collective agreement. This agreement marks another milestone for collective agreements achieved by unions which are all now operating within a single provincial health authority, as well as affiliate organizations. Details of the new collective bargaining agreement will be shared pending ratification by SUN members and SAHO Inc. “I am genuinely pleased to see a successful negoti-
ated settlement with our largest health union providing further stability as our health system faces this pandemic,” Health Minister Paul Merriman said. “I am certain registered nurses will welcome this good news – especially during these unprecedented times,” SUN President Tracy Zambory said. “This tentative agreement will no doubt be a huge weight off the shoulders of registered nurses, providing them with much-needed stability and security in the face of a global pandemic.” SUN represents more than 10,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioners).
Putting on the finishing touches
Review Photo 1476 — Andrea Corrigan
Y.F. Wives president Carly Henning, left, and member Pam Anderson put the finishing touches on to the club’s tree, entitled “Cozy at Home Christmas”, for the Family Place’s Festival of Trees fundraiser. The virtual tree auction will be held on Thursday, Nov. 26 in support of the programs and operations of the Family Place in Weyburn.
20114ge0
Page 4
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic in Canada is serious. Continue to practise all public health measures:
Follow local guidelines for gatherings
Maintain physical distancing
Wash your hands
Wear a mask
Stay home if you have symptoms, even mild ones
Download the COVID Alert app
Protect yourself and others. Learn more at Canada.ca/coronavirus or 1-833-784-4397.
5
&
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
editorial opinion weyburn review Editorial
City council’s ‘litmus test’ raises issues The first meeting of Weyburn’s city council since the civic election saw an extended discussion on a contentious issue that was not resolved before the election, namely the application to locate a liquor store beside Calvary Baptist Church on First Avenue NE. Mayor Marcel Roy called this a “litmus test” for the new council, and in some ways it could very well prove to be just that, including the introduction of the concept of a “slippery slope” in municipal politics. There were a number of issues tied up in the application for the development permit for the liquor store, including the fact that the developer wants to have a warehouse in the back. The name of this area was changed to “stock room”, but its use will still be to warehouse liquor products and distribute them to various licensed outlets in the city. The big problem with this intended use is that it is not a permitted use, nor is it even a discretionary use for the zoning of that property.This aspect was not really dealt with by council, and by a 5-2 vote, the application for the development permit was allowed to go ahead. Tied in with this stock room part of the development is that the back of the building will be used for delivery of products to, and from, the store. The planning and development coordinator, Janine Fletcher, took great pains to state, over and over, that she feels this permit application should have been denied, and cited many reasons to back her decision up. One of the big reasons is that the city-owned buffer zone is in the back of this building, and the alleyway would be used by the big delivery trucks and is not built to a standard that can handle big trucks. In addition to this issue, there were objections raised by two churches adjacent to this property and by a resident, and Coun. Dick Michel took note of these. He and new councillor Dr. John Corrigan voted against the permit, noting the many issues raised by the application and by neighbours, all of which seemed to go by the wayside to make this development possible. Mayor Roy complained about having the buffer zone, claiming it was a relic of the 1970s that isn’t relevant any more, but Coun. Jeff Richards properly pointed out that the zoning bylaw is there for a reason. If it’s wrong, it can be changed, he said, but otherwise it needs to be respected. All of the members of council supported positive economic development in their respective campaigns, but this permit application raised some relevant issues that cannot be ignored or overlooked. As Coun. Richards said, if something needs to be changed, then change it, but you can’t just run roughshod over the bylaws that are in place to guide city council. — Greg Nikkel
Meet the staff Publisher/Sales Manager: Andrea Corrigan production@weyburnreview.com News Editor: Greg Nikkel editor@weyburnreview.com Production Supervisor: Leslie Robertson lrobertson@weyburnreview.com Accounting: Debbie Stuart accounting@weyburnreview.com Reporter/Production Assistant: Sabrina Kraft skraft@weyburnreview.com Commercial Print Co-ordinator: Melissa Beres mberes@weyburnreview.com Visit our website: www.weyburnreview.com You wouldn’t trust just anyone with your health. So why trust just anyone for your news?
weyburn
Support our teacher heroes
MY NIKKEL’S WORTH By Greg Nikkel
Email: editor@weyburnreview.com In a normal year and time, which this assuredly is not, I would be visiting schools and helping to share with the community the activities of Education Week. As I mentioned, this is not a normal time, so because of COVID-19, we cannot go into any of the schools to show anything. This is part of the evil that is COVID, that it somehow trumps everything that is good and “normal” and pure in life and in the community, and in the name of keeping everyone safe we can’t do anything. Now, after taking a breath, I realize you can’t ascribe evilness or goodness to a virus — I know this, for any readers who are currently rolling their eyes at me (you know who you are). Just as a side rant here, while I know a virus cannot be said to be good or bad, how is it that this virus is nothing but bad then? There is no good, no upside to this virus, and to those who are just sick and tired of this whole pandemic, I get it, I hear you. The main topic ought to be about our education system, and the current champions of that system, our teachers. I cannot imagine what hard work it must be to be a teacher at the best of times, but to be one now with the added stresses and worries over
this pandemic and its impact on school, on how kids learn, and on what they can and cannot do, must be immense. But nonetheless, the overarching goal here is to teach and educate our children, and help them to learn and develop to be the future leaders, business people, farmers, ranchers, doctors, lawyers and everything else they can think of. How do they learn in this environment? Well, kids are resilient and will learn whatever you can teach them. They also learn by observing how their parents, teachers and people in the community live and conduct their lives. What they will see in school, at least, are people who are reaching above and beyond to deliver not only the curriculum subjects, but also how to live within unreasonably severe restrictions. Their teachers are showing them that regardless of the outward circumstanes, you can still be good, productive and positive (well, most of the time) influences on others. I am hoping that this week, both students and their parents, and members of the community at large, will pass on their appreciation and support to the teaching staff, as well as to all the support staff who are also key personnel in the schools. This is not a normal time, but perhaps it will encourage each of us to be extraordinary for our children.
Striking a balance between preventing COVID-19 and supporting local business Recently the Government of Saskatchewan has announced additional measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. This strategy has taken a targeted approach to address localized “hotspots”, including mandatory mask requirements in all communities across the province. Much debate has taken place with respect to allowing businesses to remain open during this time. The Weyburn Chamber supports these measures taken by Premier Moe and the Chief Medical Officer to keep businesses open during this time of uncertainty. The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce believes that a widespread, large-scale lockdown would be catastrophic to Saskatchewan jobs, Saskatchewan families and on the viability of Saskatchewan businesses. We support the strategic regulations set forth by the Province of Saskatchewan that will curb the spread of COVID-19, while allowing businesses to operate safely. It is important to note that Saskatchewan people have all contributed to the safety of our residents by acting responsibly. The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce wishes to express our sincere gratitude to our healthcare workers who work diligently to care for their patients and to ensure safety within our medical facilities. COVID-19 is a real and present danger to human life and as a business community we see the human cost as the highest priority. Existing simultaneous to the fight against the spread
of the virus, is the toll it takes on businesses, who find themselves under unique and stressful circumstances. Over and above the obvious financial concerns, let’s raise the awareness of the impact on the collective mental health of those that fear the loss of their livelihood as business owners or the loss of jobs as employees. Since March, businesses have had to deal with the realities of laying off staff and have had to adjust to the grim realities of closing their doors altogether. The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce has been working tirelessly since early spring to help keep businesses operational during the pandemic. Our support takes many forms, ranging from assisting in sourcing personal protective equipment, to helping businesses access government support programs, to just being a voice on the other end of the phone to chat with. Collectively we have come a long way during an incredibly challenging time. In closing, as we enter the holiday season, we ask that all residents follow the restrictions and guidelines set forth by our public health experts by wearing a mask when in public and practice social distancing. As well, we ask that you support local businesses wherever possible. Many of these businesses are struggling and every little bit counts. As a community we all have a role to play in the fight against COVID-19. Twila Walkeden, Executive Director, Weyburn Chamber of Commerce
63% of Canadians can't spot fake news. Access to truthful news is under threat. The Weyburn Review is issued every Wednesday at the office of publication, 904 East Avenue, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Mailing address: 904 East Avenue, Weyburn, SK S4H 2Y8. The Pledge your support: newspapersmatter.ca
review
Weyburn Review is owned and operated by Prairie Newspaper Group LP, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. Member of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association, the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association and the Canadian Media Circulation Audit. Yearly subscription rates: City of Weyburn (Carriers) $35.00; In Saskatchewan by Canada Post $39.00; Other Areas in Canada $61.00; US & Overseas - Call for pricing; E-subscription $33.00
Andrea Corrigan, Publisher/ Sales Manager NEWS DEPARTMENT • Phone 306-842-6955 • SUBSCRIPTIONS/ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • 306-842-7487 The publisher reserves the right to restrict all advertisements to their proper classifications, to edit or reject any copy, and to set typographical standards. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be responsible for errors in advertisements submitted other than in clear writing, nor for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement. The advertiser agrees that the publisher will not be liable for damage arising out of errors, in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the actual space occupied, whether such error is due to the negligence of the publisher’s servants or otherwise, and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount actually paid for such advertisement. All claims of errors must be received by the publisher within 30 days of such insertion. The contents of the Weyburn Review are protected by Copyright registered with the Access Copyright Office at Toronto. Reproduction of any material herein may be made only with the written permission of publisher. ISSN 1715-734X
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.
E-Mail: production@weyburnreview.com Website: www.weyburnreview.com Weyburn Review is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please email editor@weyburnreview.com or call the newsroom at 306-842-6955. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the website at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.
6
agriculture, oil
New opportunity for rail car shipping
Continued from front page This allows for a whole new opportunity of rail car shipping within the industry.” Explaining some of the advantages the Weyburn facility will have over a short-line, he said, “Commodities that may not work to ship along the SSR will be a perfect fit at the WIT facility and siding in the coming months or year. WIT will be a one-stop shop for many customers in time, and I’m truly excited and humble about the opportunity to get operating and open for business, all while keeping safety as a priority. “In the rail business I like to think there are two key ideas that matter most about a new venture, that being timing and location. Those are two key essential factors on moving products or keeping the cars coming through a site efficiently,” he said. The company has put in a lot of capital to build the tracks, but Stewart noted once the rail infrastructure is in place, it’s there to stay, and they will make it back on rail cars. As far as trucking access, he said they will be working with the RM and the province about the best routes to have trucks come in or drive out. Asked if he knows what kind of financial benefit this business will have for the city, Stewart said he hasn’t tried
calculating that number, but noted if dozens of trucks stop here each month rather than driving through Weyburn, it will have a benefit for the hotels and retail outlets. Asked if this was his brainchild, Stewart said it began as his and his dad’s idea, and they were then successful in getting partners on board with them. “We’ve been friends with Dale Mainil for a long time, so when dad retired from SSR, we thought we would look into this quietly. Dale was the first guy we approached, and we pitched the idea to Dale, Calvin (Tracey) and Jason Leblanc, and we’ve never looked back. We’ve learned a lot in the last year and a half,” said Stewart. “Now we’re a team. This is not my doing by any means.” He added, “One last thing, everyone knows many trains run through Weyburn daily, some heading north or some headed south. The key to any business along a railway but essential to WIT is the train flow. Therefore, understanding this model and idea, it allows for a smooth transition of car flow in and out of a facility in a timely and effective manner. In conclusion, in order for WIT to remain competitive and at max capacity, one must be priced right and do a great job at the service we are providing, and I’m very confident our team will do just that.”
Province restores half of lost oil levels By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saskatchewan’s oil production has rebounded halfway back, from its preCOVID-19 production levels, to its bottoming out when the crisis hit. Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources Bronwyn Eyre took part in the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors “State of the Industry” on Nov. 18, hosted via Zoom from Calgary. Speaking by Zoom from Saskatoon, Eyre noted Saskatchewan announced its Accelerated Site Closure Program in the spring, initially issuing more than $35 million in work packages. That was part of the $400 million allo-
Crude Oil Prices Canadian prices are in Canadian dollars while West Texas Intermediate crude is stated in US $ at Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Canadian Canadian Heavy Light Hardisty Sweet
Price/barrel (C) Avg. Price in May/M
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Density, Kg/M3 Sulpher Content, G/Kg
stream
stream
WTI Crushing
($US/Bbl)
stream stream 43.06
TS& M SUPPLY
TECHNICAL SALES AND MAINTENANCE LTD.
306-842-4604
cation from the federal government, which she called “an important lifeline.” “The whole goal, from our perspective here, in Saskatchewan, was to get the money out the door quickly, efficiently, and Sask. first. The RFP (request for proposals) process opened June 15, and the first $100 million of that first tranche of funding was allocated to about 200 eligible and oil and gas operators about 10 days later,” Eyre said. “That allocation was important, because eligible licensees needed the certainty to know the amount they were eligible for going forward. Overall, it looks as if 2,000 jobs in the sector will be supported by this program in Saskatchewan, and work has been underway in every oil and gas region in this province.” Regarding oil production, Eyre said, “September saw Saskatchewan producing 434,000 barrels per day, which was up from a low of 361,000 in May, but still below the 502,000 when COVID hit in March. “Overall, 815 wells have been drilled in Saskatchewan this year, which is down over 40 per cent compared to the same period last year,” she said. “That said, over 50 per cent of shut-in production has come back online, so hope springs eternal.”
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST
&
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
Making tracks for Weyburn Industrial Transload
CAODOC Oil industry forecast says 2021 to be slightly better than 2020 By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This year has been the worst the Canadian oil industry has seen in modern times when it comes to drilling, and next year isn’t looking a whole lot better. In its annual forecast for the coming year, released on Nov. 18, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) expects next year won’t be the worst, but it’ll likely be the second worst. For 2021, they are projecting 3,771 wells drilled, a 14 per cent increase of 475 from 2020. But to put that in perspective, the forecast also notes in 2019, there were 5,545 wells drilled, and back in 2014, there were 13,089 wells drilled. The reduction from 2014, when oil was US$100 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate oil, is 9,318 wells, or a decline of 71 per cent. The numbers are not broken down by province, but CAODC president and CEO Mark Scholz said by phone from Calgary that historically Alberta accounts for 65 per cent, Saskatchewan gets 25 per cent, and the remaining 10 per cent is split between British Columbia and Manitoba. However, with stronger natural gas prices propelling activity in gasrich British Columbia, that may change the balance. “We think there’s probably going to be a fairly big upside for B.C, parts of the Montney. And really driving that natural gas story is pricing, it’s come together quite nicely for natural gas.” He noted the price for
natural gas has gone up from $1 per Mcf (thousand cubic feet) to $3 per Mcf. The CAODC expects a continuing trend in the reduction of drilling rigs. By the end of 2021, they are expecting the fleet to shrink from the current 505 drilling rigs to 478. He noted that even if double their expected forecast of rigs went to work in the first quarter of 2021, that would still leave about half of the fleet sitting. “I think there’s still more room for thinning of the herd, when it comes to rigs,” he said. They are also expecting to see a substantial number of service rigs cut from the fleet as well. “We’ll also see the same story on the service rig side,” Scholz said. “I’m assuming about 100 rigs on the service rig side will come off our registry.” There are currently around 700 rigs in the service rig fleet. He expects most of the shedding of rigs will come in the fourth quarter this year and first quarter next year. One of the reasons for this includes rigs being no longer marketable. Scholz said, “The other the other reason, which again, is more concerning, and I think it highlights the plight of the industry, is the fact that a lot of our companies don’t have the financial resources, and can’t raise capital sufficient capital to actually recertify this equipment.” He said some equipment is houred-out, and until there’s an indication of robust activity in the future, it’s hard to justify putting money into recerti-
TOWN OF YELLOW GRASS
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 January 25, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Title No.
Total Arrears*
Costs
Total Arrears and Costs
LOT 14-BLK/PAR 8-PLAN C4761 EXT 0
141007508
1,726.48
350.00
2,076.48
LOT 16-BLK/PAR 14-PLAN Q1235 EXT 0 LOT 17-BLK/PAR 14-PLAN Q1235 EXT 37
137199875 137200003
1,981.82
350.00
2,331.82
LOT 17-BLK/PAR 16-PLAN 80R02617 EXT 21 BLK/PAR V-PLAN 101397786 EXT 50
141608145 144308123
2,057.96 2,041.56
350.00 350.00
2,407.96 2,391.56
* On January 1, 2021 the 2020 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable. Dated this 17th day of November, 2020. Wendy Wood, Administrator
Review Photo 2842 — Greg Nikkel
Carter Stewart, manager of Weyburn Industrial Transload, shows the site of some 6,000 feet of track that has been laid in place in preparation for business to start up hopefully early in 2021. This facility, when it’s up and running, will have the capability of bringing in rail cars and loading or unloading various commodities for transport.
PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
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.
business
Brian Moynes, DD Licensed Denturist
• Free Consultations • Repairs in an Hour • Individual & Personalized Care • Offering Complete Range of All Denture Services • Accepting All Insurance Plans, Blue Cross, DVA, Supplementary Health
Call anytime for an appointment! (306) 27-5th St., Weyburn
842-4744
Drilling forecast given for oil industry
CAODOC president and CEO Mark Scholz announced the association’s annual forecast for oil drilling via Zoom. He said there will be a slight increase in 2021 over 2020, but it still will be a low figure for the oil inPhoto — Brian Zinchuk, via Zoom dustry. fying equipment. The higher natural gas price, as well as the Accelerated Site Closure Program, are upsides. He noted Saskatchewan is receiving $400 million under the $1.7 wellsite abandonment and reclamation program. “We do have some guys that are working under that program,” he said. With the Trans Mountain Pipeline and Coastal GasLink Pipeline under construction in British Columbia and Alberta, that’s another positive sign. The Keystone XL pipeline, while under construction, is under threat as PresidentElect Joe Biden has said he would cancel it. Scholz said he’s a little more optimistic than others regarding Keystone XL, as there are a lot of jobs involved and that will be important, noting that what’s said in an election may be different than how one governs. Scholz said it’s important to temper this forecast as there is still a “tone of market volatility and un-
certainty out there.” A key one is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the possibility of two vaccines in short order that may help resolve the issue. Lockdowns due to the pandemic are another factor, especially on oil demand. How closely OPEC (the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) and its allies create discipline in the market to get through this next period of market uncertainty is important, he said, noting, “We are very much dependent on them to keep pricing at that US$40 to US$45 benchmark.” Scholz said that US$50 per barrel for WTI is the next pricing level where oil companies are likely to deploy more capita. “Forecasts are like political polls, they last a very short time, and our assumptions may change,” he said, noting the industry could end up singing AC/ DC or the blues. “The Canadian energy industry is at a crossroad unlike anything we have ever experienced,” Scholz said.
WE ARE OPEN FOR DINING, DRIVE THRU, TAKE OUT & DELIVERY! Visit kfc.ca to place your order! 44 SIMS AVE., WEYBURN
306-842-7444
WE DELIVER!
7
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
news
Getting declarations from new board of trustees for Holy Family
Review Photo 3089 — Greg Nikkel
Executive assistant Laurie-Anne Bendtsen, standing, collected signed declarations from all of the trustees present at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School board on Wednesday evening, including from board chair Bruno Tuchscherer at left.This was the first meeting since the election, and Tuchscherer was returned as the board chair.
Holy Family gets update on COVID funding at meeting By Greg Nikkel The state of contingency funding to the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic was explained to the board of trustees at their November board meeting on Wednesday. Part of the funding for COVID expenses came from surplus or unused funding from last year from having schools shut down in March until the end of the school year, said Lisa Wonsiak, Chief Financial Officer for Holy Family, who noted they received a letter in May from the Ministry of Education
asking for a report on what exactly those extra costs were or were going to be. “We reported the costs to the ministry, and said what one-time purchases we’d use the funds for,” she said, adding that near the end of August the ministry indicated they had a $40 million fund for school divisions to cover COVID expenses for the reopening of schools, in addition to the $75 million fund from the federal government. “They had a contingency fund available on an application basis. We applied and received approval. We received 60 per cent of what we ap-
plied for,” said Wonsiak, adding the application for the second phase of contingency funding has to be submitted to the ministry by Dec. 9. Holy Family had received $275,000 which they committed towards one-time costs, cleaning and sanitizing supplies, and 28 per cent of this money was used by the end of August, with the remainder to be forwarded to the 2020-21 school year. “We’ve spent 54 per cent of that surplus, and committed the rest,” she said, with some of the funds going to such expenses as online learning
education assistants, and extra sanitizing supplies. “We have staffing in place,” she said, adding that for compromised students they have an EA in place. By the end of October, they had spent 12 per cent of their funds, and Holy Family has to report what they’ve committed to spending until the end of the year. If Holy Family goes to Level 3 at some point (they are currently in Level 2), the school division will be looking for additional resources, such as in mental health. Plus, all of their schools have an illness care room where students
who show any symptoms of illness are to go until they are picked up by their parents, and the school designates an attendant for that room to care for any students there. Other staffing requests are for 7.0 full-time equivalent teachers if they have to transition to more online learning, and for additional caretaking staff for all the buildings. “We’re going to cover all our bases,” said Wonsiak. “We’re doing our best to get any funds we can. I feel there’s going to be a chunk of funds approved before Christmas to staff positions in January.”
Holy Family tables a healthy 2019-2020 financial report T h e H o l y Fa m i l y Roman Catholic Separate School Division came out of the 2019-20 school year with a lower deficit than they had budgeted for, in the year-end financial report tabled at their November board meeting. The 2019-20 budget was planned with a 6.5 per cent deficit and actual results were slightly better with a four-per-cent deficit. Out of this 2.5 per cent favourable difference, 1.5 per cent was a result of specific savings due to COVID-19 and is saved for COVID-19 needs next year. According to the report, grants comprised 53 per cent of Holy Family’s revenues and property taxes covered 44 per cent. Of the school division’s
expenses, 80 per cent are for staffing, with 74 per cent directly to instruction, eight per cent for governance and administration, three per cent for transportation and 13 per cent for plant or for the operating of their facilities. In dollar terms, revenues totaled $14.74 million, with grants totaling $7.47 million, property taxes totaling $6.51 million, school-generated funds totaling $306,370, tuition totaled $5,520, and complementary services totaled $312,198. For expenses, the biggest piece of the pie was for instruction, which cost $10.39 million; plant, which cost $1.82 million; administration, $1.03 million; transportation,
$415,888; governance, $104,412; tuition and related fees, $50,000; and school-generated funds, $226,693. The operating surplus for the year totaled $310,658, bringing the accumulated surplus from operations to $17.73 million at the end of the school year. The school division had budgeted for an operating deficit of $900,635. In explaining the accumulated surplus, the school division noted this surplus represents the financial and non-financial assets of the school division less liabilities. A grant overpayment recorded as revenue has been restricted in surplus for revenue that belongs to the next year.
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST TOWN OF MILESTONE
PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 26th day of January, 2021, 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 Lot(s) Block Plan Ptn 1, 2 26 19 3 4 5 6 7 8
3 7 24 26 26 26 26 26 26
50333 50333 78R64431 102099461 102099461 102099461 102099461 102099461 102099461
Title #
Total Arrears and Costs
150691945 150691967 132451118 150160159 146174801 146174889 146174957 146174979 146174845 146175093
$1,248.35 697.76 2,268.39 726.88 723.85 731.40 729.88 723.85 723.85
Education director Gwen Keith said it isn’t easy trying to anticipate where they are headed with the pandemic, and ensuring the right staff and resources are in place to handle whatever level they will be heading into. “If we do have to go to the next stage, it’s going to be costly for everybody,” said board chair Bruno Tuchscherer, pointing out if there is to be learning online, it will be mandatory, unlike when schools shut down in the spring. This will mean making sure every family has access to a laptop if they don’t already have one.
Newspaper advertising is a highly effective way to steer customers your way. Call us today to book your ad in our next edition!
Get sales moving in the
306-842-7487
RIGHT DIRECTION
TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST R.M. OF CALEDONIA NO. 99
PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 26th day of January, 2021, 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(s) Block Part of Section Sec. Twp SE SW NE NW SE SW NE SE NW SW SW SE SW SE SE SE SW
Plan Range
EXT Meridian
21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 20 20 102071483 BG4056
W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2
6,7
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 A 3
17, PTN 18
1
AT5035
7, 8, 9 14 1
2 4 7
AT5035 AT5035 FO4511
10 12 23 23 23 23 29 29 4 4 9 13 27 30 36 06 13
Dated this 26th day of November, 2020.
Dated this 26th day of November, 2020.
Stephen Schury, Treasurer
Stephen Schury, Treasurer
Title # 135594265 135594300 135594322 105314183 104945441 105314206 104945463 111592324 111592335 126780756 126780723 126780688 148306293 109094216 112000778 151356573 109801111 145623012 141457686 146248241 146248263 110582153 110582175 110582197 110582478 146248173
TOTAL ARREARS AND COSTS $ 393.18 448.10 724.68 772.64 535.37 547.45 337.22 740.43 240.57 246.91 265.89 852.48 1,009.17 623.77 568.16 826.58 2,693.20 226.00 376.63 179.36
843.77 136.20 720.73
8
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
news
SE Cornerstone releases year-end financial report at board meeting
Packing up Operation Christmas Child boxes
Review Photo -- Sabrina Kraft
Tauren and Emerson Jack, along with Artan McManus help load up full Operation Christmas Child boxes, as they assisted during the pick up of all the donated shoeboxes. The Operation Christmas Child program wrapped up over the weekend, and held two-hour drop-off events at the Free Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday.
YEAR END PRICING ON ALL 2020 MODELS AND
0
%
FINANCING AVAILABLE
Submitted by Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD Shelley Toth, the chief financial officer for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division spent some time with the division’s board members on Nov. 18, walking them through highlighted details of the most recent annual financial report. She noted near the end of her presentation that in spite of all the financial changes made necessary due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, the division has emerged relatively unscathed. The financial wrangling was extensive on many fronts, the board members learned as they viewed the details. The 2019-20 fiscal year resulted in revenues of $118.7 million while expenses amounted to $104.6 million for a net surplus of $14.1 million, she reported. That is $6.3 million higher than the budgeted surplus of $7.8 million. This was mainly due to higher than budgeted capital grant revenue for the construction of the Legacy Park Elementary School in Weyburn and lower than budgeted expenditures due to operational changes that were implemented in response to the
BLACKFRIDAY TAK
BONUS DON’TMISSOUT! Ends November 30/20 2020 CHEVY MALIBU
2020 CHEVY SPARK
Was $18,723
NOW ONLY
17,572
$
Or
$
1.5L. TURBO., AUTO, AIR, POWER SEAT, REMOTE START, REAR CAMERA, 7” TOUCHSCREEN, WIFI, SPORT RS PKG.
119
84m @ 2.49%
Was $29,143
NOW ONLY
B/W
24,542
$
Or
$
174
84m @ 4.19%
ALL NEw!
Was $32,493
NOW ONLY
31,593
$
Or
$
210 84m @ 1.99%
B/W
NOW ONLY
19,848
$
Or
$
143 84m @ 4.19%
NOW ONLY
B/W
35,833
$
Or
$
229 84m @ .99%
2020 CHEVY 1500 HIGH COUNTRY
NOW ONLY
B/W
28,843
$
Or
$
186 84m @ .99%
NOW ONLY
39,813
$
Or
$
255 84m @ .99%
A470 2.5L., AWD, HAND-FREE LIFTGATE, PARK ASSIST, XM, TOUCHSCREEN, HEATD SEATS, REMOTE START, WIFI
Was $38,793
NOW ONLY
B/W
2020 CHEVY 2500 LTz
B/W
2020 BUICK ENVISION PREFERRED
A296 2.0L TURBO, PRO GRADE PKG.. POWER LIFTGATE, NAV., SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, TRAILER PKG.. TOUCHSCREEN, WIFI
Was $42,513
B/W
A08 1.4L. TURBO, AUTO., DELUXE POWER BUCKETS, REMOTE START, XM, REAR CAMERA, WIFI, TOUCHSCREEN, BLIND ZONE ALERT
Was $29,643
2020 GMC TERRAIN AwD
1.5L. TURBO, AWD, HEATED SEATS, 7” TOUCHSCREEN, XM, SPORT EDITION, REMOTE START, POWER SEAT/LIFTGATE
Was $38,183
2020 GMC 1500 4X4
A501
A391
A380 ECOTEC, 1.3L. TURBO, AWD, AUTO PEDESTRIAN BRAKING, 8” TOUCHSCREEN, FRONT/REAR USB, PART ASSIST, 18” ALLOYS
ODELS
2020 BUICK ENCORE AwD
1.4L. TURBO, AUTO, AIR, SPORT BUCKETS, 7” TOUCHSCREEN, ONSTAR, REMOTE START, 16” ALLOYS, REAR CAMERA
Was $24,148
2020 CHEVY EQUINOX LT
2020 BUICK ENCORE GX
ON ALL M
2020 CHEVY TRAX
A047
A261 1.4L, AUTO, SPORT PKG. REAR CAMERA, 7’ TOUCHSCREEN, ALLOY WHEELS, XM, AIR.
E AN ADDITIONA $ 500 OFF! L
ASK US HOW YOU CAN RECEIVE A $500 COSTCO SHOP CARD WITH THE PURCHASE/LEASE OF A VEHICLE!
SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION! ES FREE INCLUDR TIRES! wINTE
portion of Jordan’s Principle program, which was $137,000 higher than budget, while other areas such as cafeteria revenue was down by $32,000 and the fact that the sale of two teacherages for a possible gain of $175,000, did not occur. Operating expenses were down 3.1 per cent or $3.4 million, Toth reported. One of the major variances was the $1.9 million under budget for salaries and benefits while substitute salaries were $1.1 million under budget, as a result of the closure of schools before the conclusion of the official school year. Goods and services costs were also down by $941,000 with $749,000 of this being attributed to COVID-19, Toth said. Tangible capital assets brought into the school division included $1 million for nine school buses and another $243,000 for six other vehicles; $673,000 for furniture and equipment which included $173,000 in furnishing and equipment for the new bus garage in Weyburn and $128,000 for caretaking and facilities maintenance equipment. Toth also spoke of the $17.7 million for assets under construction, with $15 million of that for the Legacy Park Elementary School and $2.6 million for the Weyburn bus garage.
COVID-19 pandemic. The total revenue was $2.9 million higher than anticipated in the budget. Toth explained that variances on the revenue side included a $3.2 increase in grant revenue, mostly for the Legacy Park School. “Funding is provided as expenses are incurred which were higher than estimated in the budget. Operating grant revenue was $300,000 higher than budget due to higher than projected enrolment. The grant for drivers’ education was $200,000 lower than budget as this program was suspended for part of the year due to COVID-19.” There was also a decrease of $720,000 in school-generated funds, again, due to the pandemic that shortened the school year. Funds for First Nations’ programming through the federal Jordan’s Principle project came in at $166,000 and that was higher than budgeted, Toth said. There was an increase of $100,000 for an early learning and intensive support pilot program from the provincial Ministry of Education. “Unspent funds for these programs have been identified as restricted within our accumulated surplus,” she said. Decreases in revenue were realized in external services by $79,000, and the respite
37,948
$
Or
$
235 84m @ 0%
B/W
2020 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV NE! LAST O 20% T S O M L A OFF!
A305
A201 2.7L.. TURBO, 20” BLACK ALLOYS, AIR, CRUISE, SPRAY BEDLINER, 7” TOUCHSCREEN, REAR CAMERA, TOW PKG., WIFI
Was $49,938
NOW ONLY
43,715
$
Or
$
279
6.2L., SUNROOF, 22’S, POWER STEPS, HEATED/COOLED LEATHER, NAV., TRAILER PKG., SURROUND VISION, LANE KEEP ASSIST
Was $81,153 B/W
Mal Barber Charlie Travis Dealer84m @ .99%Sales Manager
NOW ONLY
68,268
Doug$Dreis Sales Associate
www.
Or
$
453
D9-411 6.6L. DURAMAX, HEATED/COOLED LEATHER SUNROOF, 5TH WHEEL READY, HEAD-UP DISPLAY, BED VIEW CAM., BOSE AUDIO, NAV., 20’S
Was $93,203 B/W
Jerome Sidloski $ Meghan Patzer 84m @ .99% - Sales 71,268 Associate Sales Associate
NOW ONLY
81,426
$ Dennis Lizuck Sales Associate
Or
$
549
B/W
Scott Garbutt Russ Chartrand 84m @ 1.49% Fleet - $84,926Manager Sales Associate
1-800-922-6531 OR 1-306-842-6531
A127 6.2L/. LUXURY PKG., SUNROOF, BLU-RAY, 22’S, NAV., HEATED/COOLED LEATHER, SURROUND VISION, LOADED!
Was $106,223
NOW ONLY
87,999
$ Kim Reeve Financial Services
.com #1 Gov’t Rd., Weyburn
Or
$
623
B/W
Andy Barber 84m @ 0% - $101,618 General Manager
9
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
news
Holy Family board hears update on St. Michael playground project
By Greg Nikkel The first phase of the new inclusive playground equipment project at St. Michael School is finished, and project organizers are now considering moving on to the second and third phases, Holy Family board members heard in an update at the November board meeting on Wednesday. St. Michael principal Dean Loberg and project coordinator Deanna Schwindt provided the update, noting the first phase was the biggest part of the project. “We’ve got a great team at St. Mike’s. They’re all very very supportive,” said Schwindt. “It’s very exciting for us. It’s been a couple years in the making.” The playground equipment was put in early October with the help of many volunteers. Loberg noted the last part of the equipment for the first phase just arrived that day, a second slide to be added on. Schwindt explained the first phase cost $72,000, which was all paid for through fundraising, donations by many groups and companies, and grants, including funds provided by the Holy Family School Division. “Without your support, this wouldn’t have happened,” Schwindt told the board, noting over half of the funds for
the first phase came from Holy Family. There were fundraising projects by many groups, including by the Lions Club, and a Grade 8 class at St. Michael which held a dance and bake sale among other activities. Volunteer labour was also provided for the installation by the Knights of Columbus and Young Fellows Club. Schwindt also shared the story of two students at St. Michael, one of whom, Max, is in a wheelchair and had been unable to play on the playground with his classmates until this new equipment was installed. “The day we were setting it up, one of Max’s friends asked, ‘does this mean we get to play with Max now?’,” said Schwindt. “It’s not just about Max, it’s about the whole of society, that principle of having everybody included. It’s teaching our students to be inclusive of everybody around them.” She added that seeing the students’ reaction to the project showed her that the students are getting the points about inclusiveness and accessability. Some funds came from two students who are part of the “100 Kids Who Care” about Weyburn charitable group, where they presented the project to be voted on to receive some of the funds they collected.
The second phase is two pieces of equipment that cost $15,000, and the third phase is paving the whole area with rubber, which would further enhance accessability for students who have mobility issues. This phase will cost $64,696 for the paved rubber. The project organizers have been applying for grants, such as to JumpStart, and to KalTire towards the use of recycled tires for the paved rubber part. “I’m hoping with this we can at least get the paved rubber portion,” said Schwindt. “It’s a tough year for fundraising,” said Loberg, noting any fundraising activity they do have has to be done “in a COVID-friendly fashion.” He pointed out the school is making posts on social media to celebrate the many businesses and groups that helped provide labour or funds for the first phase of the project. He also noted that the installation was done during the school week, so many students took time to watch the volunteers work, and it boosted the volunteers’ morale to hear and see the excitement of the kids about the new equipment. “You were relentless about getting this done. It must be gratifying to watch what happened with the children,” said education director Gwen Keith to Schwindt.
Playing with Max on the new equipment
Photo 2399 — Dean Loberg, St. Michael
St. Michael student Chesa played with his friend Max, who is enjoying the new inclusive playground equipment installed at the school in October. Organizers of this project, which has Phase 1 completed so far, gave an update to the Holy Family board of trustees about what has been done, and what is left to do.
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ON ALL PRE-OWNED INVENTORY
D9466A
2019 Chevy Impala LT
3.6L, V6, HEATED LEATHER, SUNROOF, POWER SEAT, 18” ALLOYS, REAR CAMERA, REMOTE START, TOUCHSCREEN RADIO, 38,700 kms.
$
20,992
OR
$
159 B/W
5.79%/84m
A238A
2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS
1.4L, 4 CYL., AM/FM STEREO, AUDIO SYSTEM, AIR, CRUISE, BLUETOOTH, POWER LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, MP3 PLAYER, ONSTAR, 4G LTE, WI-FI, 15,556 kms.
$
15,998
OR
$
127 B/W
2018 Ford Explorer
39,998
$
299 B/W
5.59 /84m %
2018 Chevy Traverse High Country
3.6L, HEATED/COOLED LEATHR, SUNROOF, NAV, SURROUND VISION, ADAPTIVE CRUISE, WIFI, TOW PKG., LOADED, 44,250 kms.
$
43,998
OR
$
327 B/W
5.59 /84m %
D8254A
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
36,998
OR
$
276 B/W
5.59%/84m
2018 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
5.7L HEMI V8, 4X4, 20” WHEELS, REMOTE START, FRONT/ REAR PARK SENSORS, HTD. MIRRORS, FOG LIGHTS, RUNNING BOARDS, TOW PKG., HTD. LEATHER SEATS/ STEERING WHEEL, BLUETOOTH, NAV., POWER LOCKS/ MIRRORS/WINDOWS/SEATS/FOOT PEDALS, 57,157 kms.
$
41,998
Mal Barber Charlie Travis Travis Dealer Partner Mal Barber SalesCharlie Manager Dealer
14,998
OR
$
135 B/W
6.69%/72m
Sales Manager
OR
$
314 B/W
5.59%/84m
Jerome Sidloski
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
3.0L, 6 CYL., AUTO., DIESEL, MP3 PLAYER, HTD. STEERING WHEEL, AIR, CRUISE, FOG LAMP, BACK-UP CAMERA, HANDS-FREE NAV., 102,918 kms.
$
30,598
OR
2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT
1.8L, FWD, 15” ALLOY WHEELS, REMOTE START, REAR VISION CAMERA, HEATED MIRRORS, CLOTH HEATED SEATS, AIR, CRUISE, ONSTAR, BLUETOOTH, POWER LOCKS/MIRRORS/WINDOWS, 61,071 kms.
$
15,998
OR
$
143 B/W
$
305 B/W
5.59 /60m %
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
6.2L V8, 4X4, 20” WHEELS, REMOTE START, FRONT/ REAR PARK SENSORS, REAR BACKUP CAMERA, RUNNING BOARDS, SUNROOF, TOW PKG., HTD LEATHER SEATS, AIR, CRUISE, ONSTAR, BLUETOOTH, POWER LOCKS/MIRRORS/WINDOWS/SEATS, 106,500 kms.
$
38,998
Meghan Patzer
OR
$
331 B/W
5.59%/72m
Austin Watson
A330A
2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
3.6L V6, FWD, 17” WHEELS, REMOTE START, REAR CAMERA, FOG LIGHTS, HTD MIRRORS, BUCKET SEATS, AIR, CRUISE, REAR AIR/HEAT, BLUETOOTH, DVD, NAV., POWER LOCKS/MIRRORS/WINDOWS/ SEATS/SLIDING DOORS/LIFT GATE, 37,578 kms.
$
6.69%/72m
23,998
$
OR
207 B/W
5.79%/72m
D9398A
A406A
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ
5.3L, 8 CYL, AUTO., AM/FM STEREO, MP3 PLAYER, SIRIUS XM, BLUETOOTH, AIR, CRUISE, FOG LAMPS, FRONT/REAR PARKING ASSIST, KEYLESS START, NAV., 121,857 kms.
$
42,998
OR
$
365 B/W
5.59 /72m %
2014 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
2.4L, AWD, 18” WHEELS, SUNROOF, REMOTE START, HTD MIRRORS, FOG LIGHTS, REAR SENSORS/CAMERA, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, HTD LEATHER SEATS, ONSTAR, BLUETOOTH, NAV., AIR, CRUISE, POWER LOCKS/ MIRRORS/WINDOWS/SEATS/LIFTGATE, 92,000 kms.
$
16,991
OR
$
176 B/W
6.69%/60m
D9437A
A150A
Doug Dreis Jerome Sidloski Meghan Patzer Sales/Leasing Sales/Leasing Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate
www.
A415A
A433A
A354A
5.3L V8, 4x4, 18” WHEELS, REMOTE START, REAR CAMERA, FOG LIGHTS, RUNNING BOARDS, TOW PKG., AIR, CRUISE, ON-STAR, BLUETOOTH, DUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS, POWER LOCKS/MIRRORS/WINDOWS/SEAT, 62,570 kms.
$
$
A460A
3.6L V6, 4X4, 20” WHEELS, REMOTE START, SUNROOF, FRONT/REAR PARK SENSORS, REAR CAMERA, HEATED/COOLED LEATHER SEATS, AIR, CRUISE, NAV., BLUETOOTH, POWER LOCKS/MIRRORS/WINDOWS/ SEATS/LIFTGATE, 18,041 kms.
OR
2017 Buick Verano
2.4L, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, 17” WHEELS, KEY LESS ENTRY, BUCKET SEATS, AIR, CRUISE, ONSTAR, BLUETOOTH, POWER LOCKS/MIRRORS/WINDOWS, 48,734 kms.
6.69%/84m
A395A
$
A109BBB
Take advantage of LOW finance rates!
2016 Ram 3500 Laramie
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, REAR CAMERA, SIRIUS XM, 18” WHEELS, AIR, CRUISE, FOG LAMPS, HEATED SEATS/STEERING WHEEL, VENTILATED SEATS, 4X4, 80,465 kms.
$
55,998
OR
Russ Chartrand
$
474 B/W
5.59%/72m
Dennis Lizuck Scott Garbutt Russ Chartrand Sales/Leasing Fleet Manager Sales Associate Sales Associate Fleet Manager
1-800-922-6531 OR 1-306-842-6531
D9525A
2008 Ford F-150 XLT
5.4L V8, 4X4, 18” ALLOY WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, FOG LIGHTS, RUNNING BOARDS, CLOTH BENCH SEATS, AIR, CRUISE, POWER LOCKS//MIRRORS/WINDOWS/SEATS/FOOT PEDALS, 200,420 kms.
$
11,996
Kim Reeve Kim Reeve Financial Services
Financial Services
$
199 B/W
7.79%/36m
Andy Barber
Andy Barber Dealer Partner General Manager
.com #1 Gov’t Rd., Weyburn
OR
10
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
sports
Brett Jones takes to the field for Vikings in surprise start
Weyburn’s own Brett Jones took to the field with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, in a surprise start against the Dallas Cowboys. Jones filled in for injured rookie Ezra Cleveland. According to Pro Football Focus, Jones earned an overall grade of 75.0 during the game, the highest mark of all Vikings offensive linemen. Earlier last week, The Little Park (a Canadian film company) released a 20-minute documentary focused on Jones and his rise to the NFL. Called “Uncharted North, I am Brett Jones”. The documentary follows his journey from his time with the Comp Eagles to his years playing at the University of Regina and then as an emerging star
with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. During his time in the CFL, Jones won the Most Outstanding Rookie Award in 2013 and the Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 2014, the same year that he helped the Stampeders win the Grey Cup. Jones started in the NFL initially signed with the New York Giants. He earned first-team reps in 2017, starting in 13 out of 16 games. The Vikings traded a seventh-round pick in 2018 to acquire Jones, who started the first three games of the season at center in relief. He has spent the majority of the last few seasons with the Vikings as a reserve on the offensive line.
Red Wings face up against Bruins
Review Photo -- Sabrina Kraft
Weyburn Red Wings defenceman Nolan Cunningham took position of the puck, avoiding a quick block from Estevan Bruins left winger Mason Strutt.The Red Wings faced up against their Highway 39 rivals, the Estevan Bruins, in a home-and-home series over the weekend. The Bruins won 7-0 on Friday night during the home game, and then claimed a 3-1 win while hosting the second game on Saturday.
Red Wings-Bruins rivalry evident during series
Brett Jones, Minnesota Vikings
The rivalry between the Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings and the Estevan Bruins was very evident during a homeand-home series played over the weekend. Players from both teams had lots of penalties on both nights. The Bruins earned wins on both nights. The Bruins won 7-0 over the Red Wings in the home game played at Crescent Point Place on Friday night. The Bruins opened up scoring with one goal in the first period, then added five goals in the second period, and one more goal in the third period. Joseph Young had the start for the Red Wings in
the home game. He stopped 18 out of 22 attempts. Camerson Beson came in as relief near the end of the second period, and stopped 20 out of 23 attempts. “Matthew Rathbone was stopped on the breakaway twice, but he’s been playing well so far,” said assistant coach Nick Mapes during a quick recap of the game that was posted on the Red Wings Facebook page. “It was a rough game for the Wings. We can’t take a period off.” The Bruins then claimed a 3-1 win over the Red Wings while hosting the follow up game on Saturday night. Kyle Bailey
earned the lone goal for the Red Wings, scored in the second period with assists from Brenden Kwiatkowski and Ian Maier. The Bruins scored all three of their goals in the second period. Young had the start in net again for the Wings and stopped 40 out of 43 attempts. “Much better effort tonight, but the Wings can’t get the win,” said Mapes in another quick recap of the game. “If they play like this all season, the Wings are going to win their fair share of games.” The Weyburn Review/ Weyburn This Week will once again highlight Red
Wings in a special Feature Player video on their website. This week the Feature Player was Rylan Labrie, goaltender, from Lethbridge, Alta. The video can be seen on the website at www.weyburnreview.com The Red Wings will be facing up against the Yorkton Terriers in a home-andhome series this week. The Wings will travel to Yorkton for the first game on Friday, Nov. 27, and then host the second game on Saturday, Nov. 28. Fans are reminded to watch the Red Wings Social Media pages for a chance to bid on seats, as capacity at Crescent Point Place is still capped at 150.
Pittman was highlighted as the first Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Gold Wings Feature Player, in a video completed by the Weyburn Review/ Weyburn This Week. The video highlights the hockey career of the Gold Wings captain, and is available to watch on the website at www.weyburnreview.com. In game action over the weekend, the Gold Wings faced up against the Regina Rebels in a home-andhome series. The Rebels won both games, earning a 6-1 win while hosting the first game on Saturday night, and a 4-1 win in Weyburn for the second game on Sunday afternoon. During Saturday night’s
able to score in the first
a dominating lead in the
all six goals. Dakota Bowler scored the lone goal for Weyburn in the third period, during a power play and with assists from Nikita Schmidt and Chloe Stewart. Lexi Peace was in net for Weyburn, and stopped 41 out of 47 shots. The Gold Wings scored one power play goal out of eight opportunities, and the Rebels scored on one power play out of five opportunities. Then during the home game on Sunday, the Rebels started with a strong lead by scoring once in the first period and twice in the second period. Captain Reece Pittman scored the lone goal for the Gold Wings in the third period, with the Rebels scoring their fourth of the night in that same period. Peace was in net again for the Gold Wings, and stopped 41 out of 45 attempts during the same game. The Gold Wings did not score any power play opportunities out of the six possible chances during the game. The Rebels scored two power plays out of four opportunities. The Weyburn Gold Wings have this weekend off, as it will be a time for the team to have a chance to go home (with no school on Friday, Nov. 27 and Monday, Nov. 30). Their next game action will be a home-and-home series against Swift Current on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6. Residents are reminded to watch the Gold Wings Social Media pages for a chance to earn seats to the home game.
Hockey Fights Hunger campaign started by Wings captain highlighted in special video Bantam Co-op Wings Gold Weyburn’s own Reece game, neither team was period, but the Rebels took second period by scoring
The U15 Weyburn Coop Wings are challenging all Weyburn Minor Hockey Association teams to join them in their campaign “Hockey Fights Hunger” to raise cash and gift cards for the Weyburn Salvation Army Food Bank. According to a post on the Minor Hockey Facebook page, the Co-op Wings are hosting this fundraiser because COVID has affected so many families and the food bank has felt the increase in their users as well. “Unfortunately with the loss of their major Food Drive campaigns including the Holiday Train, the Salvation Army needs our community to step up, es-
pecially during the holiday season.” Cash and gift cards for groceries allow the Salvation Army to safely offer their services. Christmas is a time when it is most important to look after those less fortunate and those who have been hardest hit during this pandemic. Other WMHA teams are encouraged to collect cash or donations from their team, collect admission at games or any other creative ways to meet the challenge. Teams that want to participate can email team totals to bantamcoopwings@gmail.com and deliver their total collection to the Weyburn Salvation Army Food Bank.
Battling for possession of the puck
Weyburn Gold Wing forward Hailey Verhelst (No. 18) got into a brief tussle of hockey sticks against a Regina Review Photo -- Sabrina Kraft Rebels player.
&
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
community
Weyburn Hospital Foundation benefits from coffee drinkers
The Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation were the beneficiaries of some coffee drinking at Weyburn’s McDonalds restaurant this year. The restaurant allocated 10 cents from every cup of coffee sold in 2020 towards the Hospital Foundation, and on Friday they presented a cheque for $8,148 to the Foundation. Present for the donation were Somayeh Aminpour and Amir Aminpour, owner-operator of McDonald’s; Mayor Marcel Roy; Jeff Hayward of the Wey-
Weyburn Hospital Foundation receives donation
Photo 0750 — courtesy Melanie Sorensen, WDHF
The Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation received a donation of $8,148 on Friday, an amount collected from 10 cents from every cup of coffee served at McDonalds in 2020. From left to right are restaurant owner-operators Somayeh and Amir Aminpour, Mayor Marcel Roy, Jeff Hayward, board chair of the Weyburn Hospital Foundation, and restaurant manager Liza Sarmiento.
Envision Counselling launches gift card drive to support area families right before Christmas As we head into the holiday season, the counsellors and staff at Envision Counselling and Support Centre are seeing families in crisis, so they came up with a way the community can help. “Families are dealing with so much right now, with COVID-19 and the economy in our region. We would like to offer some hope during the holidays by giving these families who are struggling gifts cards to buy what they need,” said Tania Hlohovsky Andrist, Resource Development Coordinator for Envision Counselling. “Individuals or groups can help us by donating gift cards to be distributed to
our families in need, many who are not on the radar of traditional Christmas giving programs,” she said. Andrist says Envision Counselling routinely provides gift cards to people who need emergency help, based on their situation. Clients may be going without items such as baby supplies or clothing if they are fleeing a relationship without time to properly pack up. They might need gas cards, specifically to attend counselling sessions, when they are isolated in a rural location. And particularly this year, they may be unable to purchase gifts for the holidays. “Mental health, anxiety, and domestic violence
issues can get worse if there’s financial strain as well, so a holiday initiative like this can help to relieve pressure to focus on the primary healing journey,” said Andrist. “To reach the greatest number of those in need, we believe that gift cards can translate better this Christmas. Donors don’t have to go shopping either. They can pick them up while they’re out shopping for their own needs,” she said. There are three ways to take part in the Gift Card drive: • Gift cards can be dropped off at Envision Counselling offices in Estevan, Weyburn, or Carlyle. Please call ahead
to make arrangements, as office protocols have changed. • Put your donation of gift cards in the mail. Address: Envision Counselling and Support Centre, Box 511, Estevan, SK, S4A 2A5. • Make a monetary donation online. Visit www. e nv i s i o n c o u n s e l l i n g centre.com. Choose Gift Card on the menu option, and Envision will purchase cards to distribute during the holidays. “We have a thoughtful and generous community,” said Andrist. “This is a creative way to make a big impact for our families and bring some hope this holiday season.”
It was announced on November 17 that the JAMS Family is unable to host their annual Christmas Dinner this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions. “It is our desire to ensure that everyone stays safe over the Christmas holidays and to follow the guidelines of the Public Health Department,” said Sandy Johnson, one of the organizers of the event. “Because a large number of our attendees meet the criteria for ‘at risk’ individuals, we feel it is safer if they stay home and take care of themselves. We hope that they might have at least another person or
Lord’s Day Eucharist Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Week Day Masses Tuesday 7:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am Fri. 12:10 pm Praise be Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today & Forever
Church of Christ
1115-1st Avenue N.E. Weyburn, SK S4H 0N2
Review Photo 2866 — Greg Nikkel
The call has gone out for submissions of worthy recipients to be placed on the Walk of Fame, shown here on the wall in front of Weyburn’s City Hall on Third Street. The deadline for submissions for installation in the summer of 2021 is Dec. 31, 2020. The nomination forms and criteria are listed on the city’s website at weyburn.ca.
Submissions wanted for Weyburn’s Walk of Fame tions made by the public. The Walk of Fame seeks to honour the outstanding achievements of the community’s citizens, with a set of criteria to be met for any nominees. The criteria includes that the individual has achieved national or international fame of accolades in their field of endeavour; and the individual needs to have lived in the City of Weyburn or surrounding area for at least five years at any point during their life, and they consider the
City as an important part of their life experience. Those selected will be recognized with the installation of a permanent plaque at a public ceremony. The plaques are installed on the wall in front of City Hall, and the ceremony has usually been held in June at a major event, such as the Weyburn Car Club’s annual showand-shine. The Walk of Fame was initially installed in 2008, and the first inductees were former premier Tommy
Do you have a news tip? We want to hear from you Email news tips to: editor@weyburnreview.com
Douglas, author W.O. Mitchell and former NHL player Dave “Tiger” Williams. The most recent inductee was actress Trenna Keating in 2019. There are six categories under which a person can be nominated: arts and entertainment; academics and literature; athletics and recreation; medicine, science and technology; business and industry; and humanitarianism.
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
Worship Service 10:30 am Minister: Rev. Mohandas Barnabas Children’s Program
All Are Welcome!
Coteau & 3rd St. N.E. Office 842-5131 Hall & rooms available to rent Wheelchair Accessible
Weyburn Free Methodist Church
TOWING
WORSHIP SERVICES
861-0585 Toll Free 1-800-222-4357 CAA-HELP
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR UPDATES AND VIRTUAL SERVICES.
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Thursday Prayer: 7 p.m.
(Prayer brings peace, freedom and healing) Non denominational (Salt and Light Network)
We are a bunch of God loving, down to earth people! :) Walk in and feel at home! (Physical distancing in place) Follow us on social media
Contact: 306-897-8212 Email: lhcithrive@gmail.com Website: ourlighthousechurch.ca Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world. He who follows me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life.” John 8:12
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (E.L.C.I.C.)
504 WINDSOR ST. (4TH ST. & 1ST AVE. N.) Phone 842-2222 or 842-6624 PASTOR VICTORIA MWAMASIKA
WORSHIP 10:00 AM
Sunday School 10:00 AM Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month Everyone Welcome
Grace United Church
LOST CHILD ~ 24 Hour Service ~
couple in their ‘bubble’ to spend the day with. “Initially we had intended to deliver our meal to the regular attendees and anyone else that requested it, but in looking at this action we realized it does not meet the mandate of the JAMS Family dinner at all.” “It is our desire to ensure that no one spends Christmas alone, so delivering a meal does not meet this need, it simply makes us a take-out restaurant. “It is our family’s sincere hope that everyone stay safe this year and we can all plan to meet again in 2021.”
Days of Praise 314-3rd St. • Office 842-2129 Parish Priest: Fr. Francis Plaparampil
Submissions wanted for City’s Walk of Fame
burn Hospital Foundation; and Liza Sarmiento, restaurant manager. The Hospital Foundation was buoyed by the news in early September that the site has been selected for Weyburn’s new hospital, and the foundation will be continuing to fundraise for the equipment needed for the new facility. The 35-bed integrated health care facility is slated to be built by 2023, on a 20-acre parcel on Fifth Avenue North west of Fifth Street.
JAMS Family Christmas Dinner will not be held
St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church
Entries are now being accepted for the City of Weyburn’s Walk of Fame, for induction in 2021, with the deadline of Dec. 31, 2020. Coun. Dick Michel wasted no time in letting the public know about the request for submissions, announcing it at the conclusion of the installation of the new city council on Nov. 16. The Walk of Fame committee, of which he is council’s representative along with local volunteers, will adjudicate any nomina-
11
lifestyles
14th St. at Coteau
Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. & Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
NO ministries for children at this time
Sunday Service livestreamed at www.weyburnfmc.com Limit of 80 per service Provincial Covid Protocols Apply Office: Phone 842-3441 Pastor Jody Pfeifer Pastor Ian Isaak Pastor Brian Hopfe
1619-1st Ave. NE • 842-2160
Distanced, in-person services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays as well as online services at https:/www.youtube.com/channel/ UCDAwgFvd4Vc0fv-XGOzS4vw/ You can contact the church at 306-897-0038. Pastor: Rev. Tim MacKinnon Everyone Welcome
All Saints Anglican Church 239-3rd St. NE, Weyburn Phone: 306-842-3125
A worshipping community sharing the faith, growing in spirit, reaching out in Christian love.
All Services: 10:30 am Come Worship with us
12 Obituaries
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
classifieds Obituaries
In Memoriam
Bernard Girardin
Bernard Anthony Girardin passed away on November 16, 2020. Bernie was born on March 7, 1953 to E. Walter & Genevieve Girardin in Weyburn, SK. He was predeceased by his father Walter. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Michelle, son Matthew; mother Genevieve; mother-in-law Verna; siblings Veronica (Eric), Theresa; Mark (Elise); brothers-in-law, Lee (Carol) and Lane (Carol); nieces, Michelle, Erin (Cam) and Kelsey (Joel); nephews, Nathan (Kristine), Carson (Tracy), and Rylan (Jess), as well as extended family. Bernie grew up in Weyburn, as a small child, he aspired to be either a priest or a hockey player. He did not achieve either goal, but came close as he was a man of faith; and was involved in the music ministry. Throughout his life, his passion for sports did not wane. He especially enjoyed coaching Matthew in hockey, golf and baseball; at these events you could often hear his big booming laugh. Upon graduation he obtained his business administration diploma; he also furthered his education through Queen’s University obtaining his MBA. He retired in 2018 from his position as Chief Financial Officer with the Prairie School Division. His 2nd career involved “Key of G” performing “gigs” with Matthew & sometimes Mark for seniors. Following surgery in 2013, Bernie encountered many setbacks. He rallied and enjoyed good health again until recently when God called him home to make music in heaven. Above all, family was the most important to Bernie who was a dedicated husband, father, son, brother and uncle. Donations in Bernie’s memory can be made to Church of Our Lady Catholic Church COOL Choir or Saskatchewan Health Authority, Mental Health & Addictions CONNECTS Program, Moose Jaw. In living memory of Bernard, a memorial planting will be made by Jones - Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com or www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca (Obituaries).
Health Services
Career Opportunities
GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL SASKATCHEWAN BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550 or Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to 306-992-5527 for your FREE benefits package.
*K’AWAT’SI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IS NOW HIRING* -Red Seal Carpenters -Third and fourth year apprentices -Experienced Carpenter’s helpers. If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your resume at hr@kedc.ca or call us at 250 230 5498
In memory of
Wm. (Bill) Salisbury
Regina, SK formerly from Forget, SK Sept. 3, 1941 - Nov. 19, 2019 Hard to believe it’s been a year. Great memories. Miss you! Your sisters, Fran & Diane Your brothers, Jim, Dave & Gary
Card of Thanks
For Rent 5 bedroom unfurnished house for rent. 3 & 4 bedroom furnished house for rent. 2 bedroom furnished & unfurnished suites for rent. (306)891-8913.
For Sale - Misc
A special thanks to Ceylon and Bengough fire departments, as well as all who attended the fire the night our barns burned down. ~James and Ruth Stephenson
Announcements
Keep our environment looking
Beautiful
Please recycle this newspaper!
Call to place an ad, or go online to browse, buy or sell
306-842-7487 www.weyburnreview.com Announcements
Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must.
Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca
Late model, clean CAT, JD equip; winch, dump, gravel trucks, and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided Wage negotiable. Clean drivers abstract a must.
BELIEVE IT? Don’t fall victim to sharing fake news about COVID-19 online. Learn the four simple steps that will help you SPOT fake news online. Watch the video at SPOTfakenews.ca
Late model, clean CAT, JD equip: winch, dump, gravel trucks and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided.
in the Classifieds
HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF FAKE NEWS! The global COVID-19 pandemic means learning how to SPOT fake news has never been more important. Protect yourself with media literacy in 4 simple steps.
Heavy Duty Mechanics required:
Joseph (Joe) Ortman
Joseph Mathias Ortman late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan passed away November 11, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Peter & Elizabeth Ortmann; wife, Frances Ortman; sisters & brothers, Theresa (Elwin) Carter, Adam (Joyce) Ortman and Bill Ortman and brother in law, Eugene Kerowatski. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Karen (Glen) Butz of Edmonton, AB; daughter, Edie (Tim) Lozinsky of Leader, SK; daughter, Carolyn (Dan) Bowers of Regina, SK; son, Gerald (Colette) Ortman of Regina, SK; son, Eldon (Nora) Ortman of Saskatoon, SK; daughter, Wendy (Bruce) Pitre of Weyburn, SK; fifteen grandchildren and nineteen greatgrandchildren Kelly (Kim) Elliott, Anderson; Lindsay (Kevan) Skyler; David (Jen) Pierce, Halle, Rhett; Dallas (Janelle) Kaiden, Ayla, Ashlyn, Connor; Lauren (Evan) Isabella, Brooklyn, Cohen; Kaitlyn (Morgan) Bennett; Terry (Rhela) Chase, Sadie; Joanna (Adam) Harper, Myla; Amber (Aaron) Naysa; Angela (Robert), Taryn (Brodie), Brett (Alina), Ashton (Tyler), Justin (Jennifer), Alex; sister, Agnes Kerowatski; sister in law, Ev Ortman as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and the Schenher family. Joseph (Joe) Mathias Ortman was born Feb 24, 1928 near Francis, Saskatchewan to Peter & Elizabeth Ortmann. In the early 1930’s during the depression the family moved to a farm south of Ceylon and then moved again to a farm near Khedive where Joe attended grade 1-8. After finishing school Joe worked various jobs, mostly in construction. Joseph married Frances Mary Schenher on Oct 28, 1953 and shortly after they bought a farm 1/2 mile west of Khedive. It was not much, just an old 1 1/2 story house, barn and a few other buildings that in Dad’s words “had so many holes you could not keep a cat locked in”. They worked hard to plant trees, fix buildings and over the years added some additional land, built up a herd of cattle and raised chickens, pigs, ducks and geese at one time or another. Being a child of the Great Depression, he was also a self-taught mechanic and did most of his own repairs and was infamous for not throwing out anything that could be repurposed. Even though farming and raising a family of six should have been enough to keep most people busy Joe never failed to volunteer, whether it was on the local telephone board, Sask Wheat Pool Committee, Khedive Co-op board, school board or helping with renovations to the church and Khedive recreation center. Joe farmed until about 1993 at which time he rented out the land and retired. Joe & Fran were then able to spend more time doing activities they enjoyed such as travelling and camping. They sold the farm in 2006 and moved to Weyburn. When they first moved to Weyburn Joe very quickly learned who his neighbours were and got acquainted with them and this carried on wherever they lived. Over the next few years they moved from their house to a condo, and then into Liberty Manor Assisted Living. In December 2017 Fran moved into Weyburn Special Care Home. In August 2018 Joe moved to Rhineland Tower apartments. He socialized with two different coffee groups every day until Covid-19 restrictions were put in place in the spring. We are eternally grateful for all the support his neighbours and close friends provided during those challenging times and in turn we know he will be sorely missed. Joe’s faith in God was unshakeable. Attending church every Sunday was a given when growing up on the farm and this faith was instilled in all his children. This continued after Joe & Fran moved to Weyburn and after Fran was in Tatagwa View Care Home Joe went out regularly to take her to Saturday mass. That ritual ended with her passing in August 2019. Joe learned in May 2020 that he had cancer for the 3rd time. He fought hard, taking chemo and radiation treatments. In August it was discovered that he had more cancer. He continued the fight but was growing weary. Joe moved into respite care at Crocus Plains Villa in Sept 2020 where he resided until his passing. Although his time at Crocus was short he settled in quickly and was extremely appreciative of the superb care the staff gave him. However, he was ready to be with Fran and the family know they are now joined together once again. Joe’s greatest love next to Fran were his 6 children, 6 sons & daughter-in-laws, 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He would never tire of telling his friends about his big family that he was so proud of. He told friends much wealthier than him that he was the richest person of all of them because of his children. A Public Prayer Service was held on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan and the Private Family Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with celebrant Father Francis Plaparampil. Interment followed in Khedive Cemetery, Khedive, Saskatchewan. Pallbearers were Kelly Butz, Terry Bowers, Justin Pitre, Brett Hanson, David Lozinsky and Amber Ortman. Donations may be made in memory of Joseph to the Khedive Heritage Recreation Centre at PO Box 232, Pangman, SK S0C 2C0 or the Weyburn Humane Society. Thank you from the family of Joe Ortman to extended family and friends for the outpouring of love, comfort and support through cards, Mass offerings, calls, texts, visits, food and flowers. Thank you to Jean Wagner for providing music at the prayers and funeral and to Fr. Francis Plaparampil for the touching funeral mass. Thank you to the grandchildren who were pallbearers and readers. Finally, thank you to Tamara and all the Fletcher Funeral Chapel staff who did an outstanding job helping us navigate through the Covid restrictions and still provide a funeral that Dad would have been proud of. For that we are eternally grateful! Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Services In Care Of Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, 306-842-5432.
Heavy Duty Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Operators and 1A Drivers required:
Snap Up a Deal
Farm Services
Feed & Seed NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. BUYING: FEED BARLEY, SOYBEANS, DAMAGED CANOLA. On Farm Pickup, Prompt Payment! PH: 306-873-3551 WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com “In Business to Serve Western Producers”
Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca
Watch the video at SPOTfakenews.ca
Notices / Nominations Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.
Announcements
Announcements
Integrity Post Frame Buildings SINCE 2008
Built with Concrete Posts Barns, Shops, Riding Arenas, Machine Sheds and More sales@ Integritybuilt.com 1-866-974-7678 www. integritybuilt.com
DO YOU Know someone who is Still running out to fetch the paper? Purchase a Subscription as a Gift, and we’ll deliver it to their door for half the newsstand cost!
City Delivery or On-Line Subscription
$
35
00
306-842-7487 • production@weyburnreview.com • www.weyburnreview.com
Deadline for placing classified ads is Monday at 12:00 noon.
VISIT US AT www.weyburnreview.com TO VIEW CLASSIFIEDS & MORE!
13
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
news
Newcomers welcomed to Cornerstone board
Elf figurine takes shape for River Park Sparkles event
Review Photo - - Sabrina Kraft
Shayne Richards checks out the top part of an elf figurine, after she had cut away the excess wood using a jigsaw. A small work bee of Home Hardware Weyburn employees were at the old location of the store to work on creating their display for River Park Sparkles, which opens on Nov. 30. The event encourages local businesses, organizations, and individuals to decorate various campsites at River Park for residents of Weyburn to enjoy for Christmas.
Fundraising campaign for the Mainprize Project A gofundme fundraising campaign was launched on Nov. 17 to help fund the Mainprize Project officially (https://www.gofundme. com/f/mainprize-project). The project’s main goal is a feature-length documentary, and the secondary goal is to establish a bursary named after Dr. William Graham Mainprize, to be offered in perpetuity by each of the three Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions. The filming is about 90 per cent complete. All financial gifts raised through the campaign will go towards postproduction work and the shooting of a few remaining key interviews. “The entire project has been warmly supported by a lot of Saskatchewanborn folks and has a large Facebook following,” said producer and director Jack Hilkewich. “The project would not be where it is today if it wasn’t for the generosity of our donors.” In conjunction with the GoFundMe fundraising campaign, the project’s official website was launched. You can find it at www.mainprizeproject.ca. Documentary Subject: Doctor William Graham Mainprize The documentary is a 100-per-cent donor driven Saskatchewan production profiling Dr. William Graham Mainprize and the harsh prairie weather of the early 20th century. The documentary examines the life of Dr. Mainprize and the people who lived and worked alongside of him from 1911 to 1976. The filmmakers interviewed doctors and nurses that worked with him as well as people that owe their lives to “Doc” as they recount their harrowing experiences of medical emergencies. The documentary also explores how the
sometimes inhospitable environmental conditions of a young province shaped the lives of these pioneers as they struggled to survive. Preliminary work on the documentary began in 2011 with one person. Since 2018, ‘the Project’ has been coordinated by a five-member, volunteer executive committee with members from Regina, Bromhead and Brandon, Man. All members currently live or are originally from the Midale and surrounding area. The production crew is made up of award-winning film and TV professionals, all from Saskatchewan. Mainprize Park Regional Park (located 16 km southwest of Midale) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011. Jack travelled to the park armed with a camera and a microphone to capture some of the activity and talk to a few people at the event. He was amazed by the amount of people who showed up and expressed to him that it was a great idea to document the park and the memories of Dr. Mainprize. After that weekend, Jack knew this project needed to have more effort, thought, care and attention given to it in order to do it justice. This was about the man, Dr. Mainprize, who gave so many people a chance at life and asked for so little in return, but it was also about the people who selflessly served alongside of him. This project had to be done right and this is when the Mainprize Documentary Project was born. Dr. Mainprize ‘Doc’ – A Brief Biography Doctor William Graham Mainprize, ’Doc’ was a pioneering doctor beginning in the early 1911 with a practice serving Midale and surrounding area for over 50 years.
He was dedicated beyond what his profession called for. Doc would travel many long hours by horse, sleigh, or whatever he needed to see his patients. He would only get paid what the people could afford and that was usually very little and mostly resulted in some form of food. Doc would get local people to help him with his duties or travel with him on these long journeys on the open prairie in all kinds of weather. He also got local people to help build special vehicles that would enable him to go on his house calls in the country. In 1959, the town of Midale and surrounding area appreciated Doc for his lifetime of unselfish service and named a park in his honour. The film is essentially a love letter to the brave people who settled this
province. Dr. Mainprize was an extraordinary human being, going to great lengths to carry out his practice, but he did not do it all alone. He was the leader but had a lot of people who worked alongside him to make sure he was able to serve the people of his community. There are two main ways to obtain more information on the documentary. Visit the newly redesigned Mainprize Project webpage (www.mainprizeproject.ca) and the Facebook page, Mainprize: The Documentary (www.facebook.com/Mainprizeproject) where you can leave your comments, ask questions and share. To donate, go to Mainprize Project webpage (www.mainprizeproject. ca) GoFundMe (www.gofundme.com/f/mainprizeproject)
Submitted by Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD Four new faces were present around the conference table in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s head office. Eric McCrimmon, Tami Scott, Jennifer Wilkinson and Norma Hewitt-Lendrum took their rightful places at the table, having been declared elected or acclaimed in the Nov. 9 election. McCrimmon joins Kevin Keating as a representative for the city of Estevan. He had submitted his nomination papers earlier and ran unopposed. Keating, who had been a subdivision 4 (Alameda, Lampman, Oxbow, Bienfait) representative before, and who is now residing in Estevan, took the other Estevan seat by acclamation. The subdivision 4 position Keating vacated is now filled by Tami Scott, who also ran unopposed. The subdivision 6 seat (Gladmar, Oungre, Pangman, Ogema, Radville, Yellow Grass) is now filled by Wilkinson. She also won the position through acclamation, taking over for Elwood White who retired from the board. The only sector that required a vote of electors was in Weyburn where incumbents Melanie Sorenson and Brandon Tichkowsky were challenged by Hewitt-Lendrum. Sorenson captured the major-
ity of the Weyburn votes followed by Hewitt-Lendrum, who narrowly outpolled Tichkowsky for the second seat. The only other shuffle around the table involved former Estevan representative Jim Vermeersch taking on the subdivision 2 duties from the retiring Harold Laich. This subdivision serves the area around Arcola, Carlyle, Manor and Wawota. This is where Vermeersch now resides. He had declared earlier he felt it only right to relinquish the Estevan position in light of his residency change. He too, was unopposed. That move, along with the retirement of Shari Sutter as the second Estevan representative, left the two Estevan seats up for grabs and subsequently filled by Keating and McCrimmon. Other board members were returned to office by acclamation and they included: Carol Flynn in subdivision 1 (Moosomin, Rocanville, Wapella); Jim Henderson in subdivision 3 (Carievale, Carnduff, Redvers) and Audrey Trombley in subdivision 5 (Fillmore, Griffin, Stoughton, Midale, Macoun) The newly selected members will now undergo a short series of orientation sessions that will assist them as they get more comfortable with the process of governing a large school division with a wide range of policies and procedures.
Trombley/Flynn will continue as Chair, Vice-Chair Audrey Trombley and Carol Flynn were acclaimed as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively, each for a one-year term, during the organizational meeting of the South East Cornerstone Public School Division Board of Education held on Wednesday at the school division’s head office in Weyburn. Both individuals have served continuously in their respective roles since November of 2014 and have been members of the SECPSD Board since amalgamation in 2005. Trombley expressed her pleasure and enthusiasm in continuing in the role of Board Chair for SECPSD, stating, “I am pleased to accept the position as Chairperson for the Board of Education. Our board members are committed to serving our staff, students, parents and communities and I look forward to my continued work with them to ensure their voices are heard at the board table.” In relation to the issues around the pandemic, Trom-
bley said, “As a result of the actions required to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the plan for education for the next five, 10 or 15 years was paused for the current school year; however, the work is continuing on developing the provincial plan and the plan will be implemented in the next school year. Our immediate focus is on following the guidance of the provincial Chief Medical Officer to provide a safe environment for face-to-face learning for our students. I will continue to work with the Board and our Director of Education to provide the governance required to achieve the mission, vision and goals of the school division.” Further, she said, “I appreciate the support I have received from the Board and thank them for their continued confidence in my leadership.” The annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair occurs at the school division’s public organizational meeting held each November.
service directory Advertise in our Service Directory!
DENTAL SERVICES
Dr. Kevin V. Aasen Dr. Dustin Satre Dr. Jason G. Hoium Dr. Clinton Chess
ACCOUNTANTS
DENTISTS 306-842-8111
1905-1st Avenue NE, Weyburn
• Financial Statement & Tax Preparation • Bookkeeping & Payroll • Tax Planning & Consulting • CRA Assistance • Estate & Trust 604 Government Road S., Weyburn Phone: 306-842-5344 • Fax: 306-842-5345 McMahon@McMahonCPA.ca
ROOFING
Metal Roofing
dly Prou n i d a M e wan e h c t a Sask
Pole Buildings
Agalume & Coloured Available
Phone: 306-731-2066 Fax: 306-731-3610
vfarc@live.ca
Versa Frame Inc.
Page 14
Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 25, 2020
Colours light up the streets
Colourful Christmas lights add a sparkle to the drive south down Government Road since they were recently installed by members of the Weyburn Fire Department on many of the main thoroughfares around Weyburn. The lights help to brighten the long nights of winter, and assist in bringing some of the Christmas spirit to the city. They are also a reminder that the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is encouraging light displays for the River Park Sparkles, which will open on Monday, Nov. 30, and the residential Home Sparkle Tour they are taking submissions for between Nov. 30 and Dec. 8. Residents will then get to vote on their favourite home light displays from Dec. 9-13, and a map will go on Facebook on Dec. 15 to show where all of the submitted displays are located. Review Photo 2896 — Greg Nikkel
We are giving away $ 00
Thanks to these retailers, your holiday might become
5,000
truly magical!
in Weyburn k e e w s i h t
& Much More!
306-842-7000 • 64-3rd St. NE, Weyburn, SK
- Gift Certificates Available 39 - 3rd Street NE, Weyburn
306-842-5484
5 prizes of 00 $ 1,000 each
Visit these participating merchants and enter to win. * See in-store for details and restrictions.
BaRBeR MotoRs
Come & asee usedition at our Pick up limited NEW M&MLOCATION! YULE LOG in chocolate or vanilla raspberry!
www.barbermotors.com
FREE $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE
with any purchase over $25 from November 20 to December 24, 2020
306-842-6531
#1 Gov't. Rd. N., Weyburn
47-13th St. NE, Weyburn 306-842-4022
38 - 5TH STREET N.E. • 306-842-4441 weyburnhomehardware@sasktel.net
• Certificate valid for use during January, 2021 •
306-848-4848
85C Government Rd., Weyburn
Home of the 99¢ water!
300 Railway Ave. Weyburn, SK. 306 842 0488
306-842-4448
#3 22nd Ave. SE, Weyburn
300 Railway Ave. Weyburn, SK.
450 Railway Avenue, Weyburn 306 842 0488
306-842-0488
1305 Railway Avenue, Weyburn
306-842-4185
PRAIRIE SKY CO-OP HOME CENTRE
ER’S MEATS LT 306-842-4689 D. CITY CENTRE MALL
UR MA
RONA Weyburn
300 Railway Avenue, Weyburn
(306) 870-7662
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
Wednesday, DECEMBER 2nd
15
% Regular Priced
OFF
Items
Some limits & exceptions apply
122 3rd St. NE, Weyburn • Financial Statement & Tax Preparation • Bookkeeping & Payroll • Tax Planning & Consulting • CRA Assistance • Estate & Trust 604 Government Road S., Weyburn Phone: 306-842-5344 • Fax: 306-842-5345 McMahon@McMahonCPA.ca
306-842-3003
306-848-3684
64 - 3rd St. NE, Weyburn
306-842-4600
1240 SIMS AVENUE, WEYBURN
Gift Certificates Available 39 Riverview Drive, Weyburn
306-842-6441
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 112-2nd Street N.E., weyburn
306-842-3006
Come in & check out our holiday savings!
306-848-3691
206 Hill Avenue, Weyburn
For all of your tire needs! Alignments, oil changes & more. Call to book today!
306-848-2020
1764 1st Ave NE, Weyburn, SK
Keep your money in Weyburn! Shop local!