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SIsters do grooming side-by-side

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Weyburn 4-H Cloverbud member Rhea Holdstock, at left with her mentor, senior 4-H member Shelby Williamson, and her sister Hadley with her mentor William Bushell, each worked on grooming their steers for judging during the Weyburn 4-H Beef Club’s achievement day on Saturday.The event was held without spectators, in the Weyburn Ag Society barn, with judge Darren Ippolito from Kisbey on hand to provide judging comments to the members.

Weyburn woman marks one-year leukemia diagnosis with remission By Greg Nikkel Sabrina Mainil marked her one-year anniversary of her diagnosis of leukemia on Friday by having her sister Ambria take a victory photo of her in full remission. The 24-year-old Weyburn woman had her world rocked on July 2 a year ago when she got the news that she was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, and then again in October when that diagnosis was upgraded to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). She began chemotherapy on Oct. 28 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, and in January she had a stem cell transplant from Ambria to help in her recovery from the blood cancer. “Before I had that diagnosis, I never thought this would happen to me,” said Sabrina in an interview over the weekend, noting she rarely had to see a doctor for a health problem prior to this. “Being able to treat and recover from this has given me more empathy for

people who have cancer. I appreciate what I have, and I’m able to look for the good in anything,” she said, adding she is especially appreciative of the huge amount of support she has had from her family and friends through this past year. Her sister Ambria and friends set up a Facebook page, The Sab Squad, and through this she was able to share photos and thoughts as she went through the treatments and recovery. The support of friends and family was “huge to me. I never experienced any big health problem before this, and getting the care I received gives you a new appreciation of what your body can do and how our health care system takes care of you. I would say all of that support made my journey a lot easier,” said Sabrina, adding she knows a lot of people don’t have that support, other than the doctors and nurses in the hospital and cancer centre. She had high praise for all of the health care pro-

fessionals who helped her, noting she had a whole team comprised of nurses, doctors, pharmacists, lab techs and many others “who are rooting for you. Their dedication is so amazing, Saskatchewan has great health care.” Her most recent blood tests showed she has full remission of the leukemia, but she also still has a ways to go to be fully recovered, as her immune system has to slowly rebuild itself to a strong level again. Sabrina is still taking a prescription for posttransplant care, which has helped her body accept the stem cell transplant from Ambria. The first 100 days were the most critical, and she has now passed that date with good numbers in her blood tests. Her white blood cell count is around 2-2.5, and for a normal healthy person, that count should be between 4 and 11, said Sabrina. “I still can’t go shopping,” she said, noting she has to stay socially distanced from people when

she does go out, as she is still susceptible to possible infections. Even her diet is affected, as for example, some soft cheese have bacteria, or deli meats that have sat out in the air for any length of time. She hasn’t been able to get a COVID vaccine shot yet, but was told she could have her first shot within the next month or so. Once her immune system is built back up, Sabrina will also have to be re-vaccinated with her childhood immunity shots again. Asked how she’s feeling now, she said, “I noticed a huge improvement. I have less nausea, and overall I’m feeling a lot better.” Sabrina had been very physically active prior to her leukemia, and hopes to eventually be able to get back to where she can play sports again. She recently was out kicking a soccer ball around with family and friends, but she’s not quite back to where she was before. One marker of her recovery will be the removal

of the Hickman Line that she currently has in her arm, a tube stent that allows up to three IV lines to be hooked in as needed. She’s been told that she might be able to have this gone by the beginning of August, and said, “I’m really excited for that.” In terms of her schooling, she graduated as a geology engineer, and had started her master’s degree, but that was put on hold

while she went through her treatments and recovery. She hasn’t decided when she’ll return to her studies, or if she’ll work for a year first before resuming her program. “I’m just so thankful to have such a team behind me all the way through. That made such a difference, and for my family too, with so many people praying for us and supporting us,” said Sabrina.

Plans coming together for Weyburn Fair Days More details are coming forward about what will be featured for the Weyburn Fair Days, to be held on the Weyburn fairgrounds from Thursday, July 15 to Sunday, July 18, by the Weyburn Agricultural Society. Some of the attractions that are lined up will include a midway from Canuck Amusements, the Summer Sizzler trade show, baseball games, the Forge and Anvil beer garden, food trucks, the Deep South barrel-racing jackpot on Friday evening, and the Soo Line Cruisers car

show. One of the ball games will feature the Weyburn Iron Pigs, who are slated to play on Friday, July 16, at Tom Laing Park at 7 p.m. In addition, a major attraction from past fairs will be back, as the Rumble in the Ring Demo Derby will go on

Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m. The DQ Kids Rodeo is slated for Saturday, July 17, starting at 10 a.m. in front of the grandstands, with registration to be limited to 40 entrants. Entries for the Kids Rodeo will open at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 9, with

two age divisions, six and under, and seven to 12 years of age. Volunteers will be needed to help the Fair go smoothly, and organizers are finalizing times for the events so they know how many are needed and when. Anyone interested in volunteering can text Brittany at 306-861-4179, call the Weyburn Ag Society office at 306-842-4052, or message the Ag Society’s Facebook page. The full schedule of events and times will be posted later this week.

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Sabrina Mainil happily showed how well she’s feeling now, one year to the day from her diagnosis with leukemia, now in remission. She had a stem cell transplant in January, and she still has some steps to go, but her latest blood tests showed she is well on her way. Photo 6044 – courtesy Sabrina Mainil

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Weyburn police charge man with vandalizing a vehicle The Weyburn Police Service received 71 calls for service during the week of June 28 through July 4, resulting in a total of 17 charges. Of the charges, 11 were traffic related and six were under the Criminal Code of Canada. An adult male faces a charge of Mischief to Property following a reported incident of a vehicle being vandalized in a local parking lot. Witnesses observed the male damaging the vehicle with a stick. The incident is believed to be a personal matter as the accused and the owner of the vehicle are known to each other. The male was arrested and released with an upcoming court date. An adult female is charged with several offenses including Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Flight from a

Police Officer, after failing to stop when signaled to do so, and fleeing from the officer attempting a traffic stop in the early hours of Saturday morning. Officers relayed detailed information to the Estevan Police Service who were able to locate and arrest the individual a short time later. The Estevan Police Service also assisted Weyburn officers on another matter, as they located and arrested another adult female who now faces charges of uttering threats to a Weyburn resident. The Weyburn Police Service responded and assisted the Weyburn Fire Department with two active fire calls during the week. On Friday, officers responded to an occupied apartment suite that had a fire break out on the balcony, and early Sunday morning, officers

responded to a local care home that had a fire break out in a suite. The latter fire is considered suspicious in nature and further investigation is being conducted. Fortunately, nobody was injured in either incident. Officers also responded to a variety of other calls involving domestic disputes, family relations, mental health, general wellbeing checks, and several City of Weyburn bylaw related issues such as parking, overgrown trees/bushes, open fires, and animal calls. *Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

City approves permit for plumbing-heating business

Lighting up the skies

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Several rockets burst at almost the same time during the Canada Day fireworks display on Thursday night, put on by the City of Weyburn at the fairgrounds.

By Greg Nikkel Weyburn city council approved a development permit for Skjerdal Enterprise, as they propose to redevelop the former Home Hardware location on Third Street and Highway 39 as a new location for Vortex Plumbing and Heating. The shop is a discretionary use for that location near the Riverfront Market, and council approved the application with a number of conditions. The building is about 8,600 square feet, with 1,900 sq. ft. to be used for offices, including for Megadry Disaster Restoration and Megadry franchise, and 6,700 sq. ft will be used for the plumbing and heating shop, said

Janine Fletcher, development officer for the City of Weyburn. The applicant is looking to repave the parking lot, put new siding on some of the building, create new window/door openings, and install an overhead door on the west side of the building, she added. She also noted that the business is required to put a minimum of eight parking spaces in, and they will provide 11 parking spaces, including one barrier-free parking spot. The business will also put barriers in to prevent the crossing over of the parking lot from the residential street behind the business, said Fletcher. • In other council busi-

ness, the City issued five building permits with a total construction value of $1,048,000 in the month of May. Among the projects approved was a permit to build a new house of a value of $1 million, and four permits for various residential projects, including a garage, exterior upgrades, a sun deck and a garden shed. For the year-to-date, the City has issued 22 building permits worth a total of $4,333,700. This compares to a year ago, when the City had issued 17 building permits with a total value of $1,699,000. One demolition permit was issued for a detached dwelling unit.

Regina company fined in workplace fatality in Ceylon A Regina company was fined $350,000 in We y b u r n P r o v i n c i a l Court on June 22, 2021, after being found guilty of two counts under The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996. BLS Asphalt Inc. was found guilty of contravening:

• clause 12(c) of the regulations (being an employer, fail to provide any information, instruction, training and supervision that is necessary to protect the health and safety of workers at work, resulting in the death of a worker); and • clause 137(1)(a) of

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW The Council of the City of Weyburn, pursuant to section 207 of the Planning & Development Act, hereby gives notice of its intention to consider passage of a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 2020-3412 as further described below. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed amending Bylaw has been deposited in my office, in the City Hall, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and may be inspected by any person without payment of any fee between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted, up to Noon on Monday July 19, 2021. It is proposed to amend said Zoning Bylaw No. 2020-3412 as follows: 1. That Table 5.19 HC Zone Permitted and Discretionary Uses, be amended to add ‘Cannabis Retail Store’ under the discretionary column. 2. That the Notes for Table 5.19 be amended to add the following: a. Cannabis Retail Store – Subject to the provisions of Section 5.3.9. The reason for the amendment is to allow for the proposal of a Cannabis Retail Store on a parcel zoned Highway Commercial, located at 84 Grace St. The amendment will see it added as a discretionary use to this zone. The Council, at its meeting to be held on July 19, 2021, which starts at 5p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall will consider any written submissions, and verbal presentations respecting this proposed bylaw amendment. Dated at Weyburn, SK, this 7th Day of July, 2021. City Clerk

the regulations (being an employer, fail to provide an effective safeguard where a worker may contact a dangerous moving part of a machine, resulting in the death of a worker). T h e c o m p a ny wa s fined $125,000 plus a surcharge of $50,000 on each count. One additional charge was dismissed in court. Charges stemmed from a workplace fatality that occurred near Ceylon on November 22, 2017. A worker became entangled in a conveyor while clearing the chute of the conveyer system. Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, in partnership with the Workers’ Compensation Board, supports and promotes Mission: Zero zero workplace injuries, zero fatalities and zero suffering.

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Crop conditions fair to good in southeast region By Greg Nikkel Crop conditions in the southeast area range from fair to good condition, according to the latest report from Saskatchewan Agriculture’s crop report. The report notes that 66 per cent of the spring wheat, 57 per cent of the canola and 54 per cent of lentil crops are in good condition at this time. In addition, 71 per cent of durum crops, 73 per cent of oat crops, 68 per cent of barley fields, 75 per cent of canaryseed crops, 50 per cent of flax, 67 per cent of mustard, and 73 per cent of peas are also in good condition currently. In terms of crop development, 63 per cent of fall cereals, 58 per cent of spring cereals, 57 per cent of the oilseed crops and 55 per cent of the pulse crops are at their normal stage of development for this time of the year. In terms of moisture, producers are noticing low moisture stress symptoms developing in many crop, pasture and hay fields across the southeast. For Creelman area farmer Marcel Van Staveren, who farms with his two brothers in the Fillmore-CreelmanGriffin areas, their crops are looking good but are in need of rain very soon. The last good rain they received was on June 8-10, and combined with rains on May 19-22, they have received a total of six to eight inches of rain so far this growing season, and are on track for a total of around 12 inches of rain this year. He feels optimistic with rain in the forecast for the latter part of this week. “The crops appear to look

good, and it appears we still have the potential to have average to above-average yields this year,” he said, noting they have low amounts of disease in the crops, while grasshoppers are growing larger in number and could be a problem later this summer. The southeast was fortunate in not getting hit very hard by the extreme heat of 40-plus degree days like B.C. had recently, with just a few days of over-30 degree heat, he added. “It appears southeast Saskatchewan might have some of the better crops and yield potential versus many other regions, specifically Montana, North and South Dakota and now southwest Saskatchewan and southern Alberta in a world of hurt,” said Van Staveren. Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as zero per cent surplus, 41 per cent adequate, 46 per cent short and 13 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as zero per cent surplus, 38 per cent adequate, 28 per cent short and 34 per cent very short. Haying has just begun in the southeast, with 12 per cent of the hay crop cut and three per cent baled or put into silage. Hay quality is rated as 15 per cent excellent, 31 per cent good, 39 per cent fair and 15 per cent poor. The dry conditions have resulted in reduced yield for hay land as well as reduced carrying capacity on pastures. The majority of crop damage this week were from dry conditions, wind, gophers and insects such as cutworms, flea beetles and grasshoppers.

Rate Review Panel to hold on-line meetings on Auto Fund rates The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel has announced on-line meetings as part of its review of the Saskatchewan Auto Fund’s application to adjust its rate. The on-line meetings will provide an opportunity for stakeholders and the public to make presentations and provide their feedback on the application while maintaining public safety during the pandemic. The virtual meeting schedule is: Motorcycle Meeting: July 28th, 2021, at 7 p.m. General Public Meeting: July 29th, 2021, at 7 p.m. Panel chair Al Johnston said the panel encourages public participation in all its reviews and urged people to participate in the Auto Fund review. “It is important to us that people have access to the information, ask questions and can express their opinions regarding the auto fund application. It is important to us to hear this input as we consider the application and make our recommendations,” said Johnston. Those interested in attending must register for the event by email feedback@ saskratereview.ca. A link to access the meetings will be sent in advance to all those who have registered as well as an outline on how to participate using the Microsoft

Teams platform. The rate application and other supporting documents together with the process timetable will be posted on the Panel’s website, www. saskratereview.ca, as they become available. The panel welcomes comments or questions from the public using the following options: · Online at www.saskratereview.ca under the “Contact the Panel” section · Facebook at www.facebook.com/saskratereview · Twitter at www.twitter. com/SaskRateReview · Mail: P.O. Box 1301, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3N1 · Email: feedback@saskratereview.ca · Telephone Voice Message: 1-877-368-7075 (tollfree) or 1-306-934-1948 The deadline for public submissions is Friday, August 27. As part of the review the Panel provides the government with an opinion regarding the fairness and reasonableness of the proposed rate request while balancing the interest of the customer, the Crown corporation, and the public. The provincial Cabinet makes the final decision on the rate request. When the review process is completed the Panel’s report will be available for downloading at www.saskratereview.ca.

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Ocean Man First Nation completes two solar energy projects in SE Sask Ocean Man First Nation has completed two solar projects which are now contributing one megawatt of clean electricity to the province’s grid. Located on Ocean Man First Nation land, both solar projects came online on May 13, 2021 and have the generating capability of 720 kilowatts and 280 kilowatts respectively. Combined, these projects produce enough electricity to power approximately 200 Saskatchewan homes – more than twice as many homes as there are on the Ocean Man First Nation. “Ocean Man First Nation is very excited to have the biggest solar project in SaskPower’s Power Generation Partnership Program! It is the first project within our alternative energy company ‘Second Wind Power Inc.’,” said Chief Connie Big Eagle of the Ocean Man First Na-

tion. “The name ‘Second Wind’ is a tribute to Ocean Man‘s history of reestablishment, starting over and reenergizing.” Big Eagle continues: “Ocean Man is so proud to have built the solar panel independently. These things can be challenging during the best of times but Ocean Man built our solar panel project during COVID. Our own guys were part of the construction crew and are still working in the industry.” “Ocean Man has always been successful in the business of oil and gas, and we will continue to do so. However now Ocean Man is pleased to enter into the industry of renewable resources through our green energy company, Second Wind Power Incorporated,” said Chief Big Eagle. “This is a big deal for our small community, proving once again that Ocean Man may be a

Weyburn Chamber names parade winners The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce held its annual Summer Parade last Wednesday. Although the judges had a difficult time, in the end they made their announcement. The Chamber Parade award winners in the two categories are as follows: Business: Master Radon   Organization: Lomond 4-H Beef Club   The Weyburn Chamber

of Commerce would like to thank everyone who entered the Parade, the City Police, City of Weyburn, and the fire department. In addition, a big thank you to the hundreds of people who came out to see the Parade and kick off Weyburn’s 2021 summer. This year’s parade was a great success, with over 50 floats entered.

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Members of the Weyburn 4-H Beef Club entered with their steers for judging in the medium weight class, during their club’s achievement day on Saturday in the Weyburn Ag Society barn. The medium weight class is for steers which weigh between 1,300 and 1,347 pounds. They were judged by Darren Ippolito of Kisbey, who provided judging and comments for all of the members of the club.

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Pandemic lessons can help us in the future A long-anticipated and hoped-for day is coming, and for many, many people, it can’t get here soon enough. The day, and the occasion, is our new freedom day, as on Sunday, July 11, all public health restrictions in Saskatchewan will be lifted. This means the requirement to wear masks in all public indoor settings will be gone, restrictions on the numbers of people gathering in any indoor or outdoor space are lifted, and physical/social distancing is no longer needed … in most cases. Unfortunately, there may be some lingering effects of our pandemic. For one thing, for teachers, education aides and others who work with elementary-aged children, there is the fact that there is no vaccine yet available for any child under the age of 12. This will hopefully change by the fall, as there may be vaccines start to be available for children aged five and up – but no official word on that has come forward. Aside from this situation, the majority of residents will be able to breathe normal air again, unless they voluntarily put a mask on out of an abundance of caution and concern for their own health, or the health of a vulnerable loved one. Some of the lessons that can be learned from the past year and a half include a new awareness of others’ needs and vulnerabilities. It’s not always about us, sometimes we have to look out for our neighbours, friends and family. This may not require mask-wearing, but we should be more thoughtful about the health care of others now. An important lesson also is that we should have a new appreciation for face-to-face contact with our loved ones and friends, never to take this freedom for granted again. Think of all the important occasions and milestones of life that had to be put aside or missed or cancelled because of this pandemic. There were weddings, funerals, graduations, anniversaries, and even community celebrations that simply could not go forward. There were innumerable occasions when a simple handshake or a hug would have been completely appropriate and even needed … and they could not happen because of public health restrictions. Don’t ever take this for granted, this basic human need for contact, because as the world at large just experienced, it can be taken away for an extended period of time by measures that border on the cruel. There should also be a new appreciation for the advancement of technology. It cannot replace interpersonal contact, but there is a certain comfort also in technology that is openly available to most people. Don’t replace face-to-face conversations or business with it, but recognize the use and convenience of this tool by which we can reach people in a way we never could before. It’s a new world out there that we can enjoy, unmasked and unfettered. — Greg Nikkel

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Email: editor@weyburnreview.com The Weyburn Fair Days are coming up, set in the days after the lifting of restrictions on July 11, and this will provide city and area residents with the first opportunity to have a big celebration without masks or group sizes to worry about. Running from Thursday, July 15 to Sunday, July 18, there will be a number of events and attractions for people of all ages to enjoy. The first thing we ought to keep in mind is, don’t make comparisons. This year’s event is different in many ways. This year’s edition of the Fair won’t have the 4-H activities included, as the clubs in the area have just had their achievement days and interclub show from July 3 to 6. There were also some events that, due to the pandemic, were cancelled, such as the chuckwagon races and the Souris River Rodeo. But, with this said, there is still a nice list of events, including barrel-racing on Friday night, the DQ Kids Rodeo on Saturday, a midway, a trade show, baseball, the beer gardens, and the Soo Line Cruisers car show. The showcase event of past fairs, the Rumble in the Ring Demo Derby, will be held on Sunday,

July 18, giving us the opportunity once again to fill the grandstands, and there will be food trucks providing sustenance and refreshments. Would it be “fair” to say this is an event we can enjoy just for the sheer joy of freedom, being together with our friends and neighbours, and no worries about staying six feet/two metres away from each other? This pandemic has been hard on everyone, right across all age groups, all communities and every country around the world, and for us in Saskatchewan, it’s time to put it aside and move on. Don’t worry so much if other provinces aren’t quite at the same spot we are, eventually this new-found freedom will be in place for everyone. For now, we need this, the opportunity to celebrate and begin to live again as a community. We’ve been living our lives, sure, but mostly as individuals or as family units, in “bubbles”. There will be other events in area communities also, such as the Deep South Museum day at Ogema (on July 11th, no less), and at the end of July, Midale will once more host their tractor parade and fair. Get out there and enjoy yourself, and remember: don’t take this for granted!

A WRITER’S ODYSSEY By Sabrina Kraft

Email: skraft@weyburnreview.com COVID-19 restrictions will officially be completely lifted in the province on July 11. I am sure many people in our community are anxious to remove their masks, and are looking forward to attending community events again. The last 16 months since the start of the pandemic has been difficult. It was especially hard for many small businesses who had to shut their doors, or reduce their hours, and still have not recovered. But I really admire the adaptability of the community, who followed the restrictions, as difficult as it was. I can see the mask mandate still being observed in health-related businesses, like doctor offices and hospitals. There also might be different guidelines in place in our schools, since currently there is no COVID-19 vaccine approved for use on children younger than 12 years old. So things won’t get back to what we remember, but I think that is okay. There were some valuable benefits to social distancing that might be adapted into our community culture for the future. Many businesses and non-profits also found new ways to reach out to people with respect to social distancing, which I can see staying important even as restrictions are removed.

For example, I heard a lot of praise and approval of how the 2021 graduates arranged a parade this year. Many people had noted that they felt it was a lot nicer way for the whole community to see the graduates. Or how the Communithon Committee continues to accept pre-recorded performances, since most of last year’s fundraiser featured artists showcasing their talent over a recording. It just opens up the chance to entertain to so many artists who might not be in the community anymore. This year, there will be a nice balance between live and pre-recorded performances. It was amazing to see how entrepreneurs and businesses in our community discovered new opportunities, and a way to succeed and serve the community even during the pandemic. Recently the success of the Junior Achievement company Bubble Up was honoured, as the Entrepreneurship 30 program won a provincial award as Company of the Year. As a community we should respect and support each other, especially once restrictions are lifted. Continue to support local businesses and be courteous when staff adjust to policies that might be different depending on the business.

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STARS Pegasus Project tour stops in Weyburn

Review Photo 3700-3705 – Greg Nikkel

The Pegasus Project made a stop in Weyburn on Friday as part of a province-wide tour to raise funds and awareness for the STARS air ambulance service. The custom-built 1968 Mustang coupe came to Great Plains Ford, in conjunction with a show-and-shine event to promote this fundraiser for STARS. The Mustang will be taken to an international convention in Las Vegas in November, and then will be sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., in January 2022.

Nutrition Program expanding and moving to Legacy Park Elementary School By Sabrina Kraft A Nutrition Program that ensured students at Souris School could reach their potential by providing healthy breakfasts and snacks during the day will expand and reach many more families, as it will be offered at the new Legacy Park Elementary School starting this fall. Shannon Seitz, program coordinator, is excited that the Nutrition Program will be continued, and that it will provide an universal nutritional program to all

the families who will have children attending Legacy Park. The Nutrition Program is offered free to any family, and is funded by community donations. Seitz noted that they will be eligible for new grants and funding once the program is relocated to Legacy Park, which will be important since there will be a larger number of students who can participate in the program. Legacy Park Elementary School is the new

home for the staff and students who attended Queen Elizabeth, Haig and Souris Schools. Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division closed the three schools. The program has a needs list of items for their program, including the following: jam, chocolate chips, rolled oats, flour, cooking oil, butter, sugar (white and brown), honey, baking soda, eggs, baking powder, along with dried fruit (raisins, Craisins, strawberries, blueberries), frozen fruit

(mixed berry, blueberry, strawberry), granola bars (healthy options preferred, not chocolate dipped) and fresh fruit and vegetables like apples, oranges, bananas, pears, cucumbers, celery, carrots and peppers. Donors should note, peanut butter or anything with nuts is not allowed at Legacy Park, as a number of students have allergies. Seitz noted there are a variety of ways where a donor can partner with them, such as with gift cards, cash donations, or

a group or business hosting a food drive. If someone wants to put on a food drive, they should contact Seitz at Shannon.Seitz@ secpsd.ca to coordinate donations, especially during the summer months.

The Nutrition Program is working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health to develop a menu, and ensure that any health and safety protocols are followed at their new location.

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July 8th to our parents, Erskine & Mildred Sandiford, who have been a shining example of love.

City of Weyburn invites public to help plant 150 trees in Tatagwa Parkway The City of Weyburn is hosting a tree planting day on Saturday, July 10, starting at 10 a.m. and has open spots for the public to join. Tatagwa Tree Day is funded by Sask Lotteries through the Association of Saskatchewan Urban Parks and Conservation Agencies (ASUPCA) and the City of Weyburn. The event takes place in the open land east of Creek-

side Way, which is the location for future development of the Tatagwa Trail System. Planting of 150 Black Hills Spruce trees begins after registration at 10 a.m. and holes will be dug prior by the City Parks department. Registration is open on the City website with 50 spots available for individuals or groups up to three people.

Parking is available in the area and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and water to relax and remain hydrated. The Tatagwa Parkway is 180 acres of urban conservation park adjacent to the Souris River and meanders through the city. Tatagwa Tree Day promotes the benefits of trees within the community, which includes environmental, aes-

thetic, economic and social advantages. Plans to construct a granular walking path on the east side of the city, south of Highway 13, will take place later in the year and be in addition to current existing pathways in the parkway. Visit www.weyburn. ca/tatagwa-tree-day for more information and to register.

Saskatchewan’s free fishing weekend is set for this weekend - July 10 and 11 The 2021 summer Free Fishing Weekend takes place July 10 and 11. During Free Fishing Weekend, Saskatchewan residents and visitors are invited to try the variety of sport fishing opportunities available on any public waters open to sport fishing, with no licence required. “I am always amazed at the diverse angling opportunities we have here in Saskatchewan,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “Whether it’s largemouth bass at Boundary Dam or catfish in the Qu’Appelle River system or any of the many world-class fishing opportunities we have in our northern waterbodies, Free Fishing Weekend gives people the chance to try something new, enjoy time with family and

friends, and maybe even explore the province. It is a good weekend to create some memories and enjoy the beauty of what our lakes, streams and rivers have to offer.” A Saskatchewan summer tradition since 1989, Free Fishing Weekend serves to increase public awareness about the rich and diverse angling opportunities available in the province. With more than 250,000 people sport fishing in Saskatchewan each year, Free Fishing Weekend is the perfect time for those new to fishing, or those interested in developing their skills, to drop a line. Free Fishing Weekend does not apply in national parks, where a federal licence is required, and anyone planning on taking fish out of the prov-

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Sirena (Westman) Foote passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Tatagwa View Care Home in Weyburn, SK at the age of 94 years. Sirena was predeceased by her parents, Martha and Albert Krueger; husband Don Westman; husband Delbert Foote; brother Arley Krueger; brotherin-law Jim Arts; and her nephew Murray Krueger. Sirena is survived by her and Donald’s children: Jim (Noreen) Westman; Janet (Ray) Morris; Ron Westman; two grandchildren, Jason Westman (Nicole) and Shelley (Dana) Van Eyck; five great grand-children: Alyssa Westman, Jenna Westman, Jackson Van Eyck, Lexie Van Eyck and Danielle Van Eyck; sisters, Eileen Arts, Dianne (James) Taylor; sister-in-law Marlene Krueger; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Sirena was born to Martha and Albert Krueger on July 9, 1926. She attended Olmstead School until Grade 10. Her grade eleven and twelve years were taken in Midale. After completing Grade 12, Sirena went to Success Business College in Regina and became a secretary and worked in the McCallum Hill building for an insurance company. After working in Regina, Sirena moved back to Midale to marry the love of her life, Don Westman on May 9, 1947. They rented their first farm and then bought a farm northeast of Midale. Sirena loved farm life. She had huge gardens and would can fruit and vegetables in the fall. She also loved flowers and had many varieties planted in the garden and around the house. Sirena was an avid church goer and was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Midale since it opened in 1947. She also played the organ at St. Luke’s and received a plaque in recognition of playing organ for 40 years and continued playing for another 14 years. On January 22, 1995 Don passed away after being married for 47 years. Sirena then lived in an apartment in Weyburn where she met Delbert Foote. They were married in 1999 and lived on Delbert’s farm northeast of Weyburn. They enjoyed dancing and belonging to the Weyburn Legion Darts club. They moved into Crocus Plains Villa in 2014. Delbert passed away March 17, 2016. In March 2021 Sirena moved to Weyburn Special Care Home and then to Tatagwa View Care Home. ~ We will always love and miss you Mom ~ . A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Victoria Mwamasika officiating. Pallbearers were: Ron Westman, Jim Westman, Jason Westman, Ray Morris, Rodger Kittelson and Dana Van Eyck. Interment followed at Westphalia Cemetery, Midale, SK. For family and friends so wishing charitable donations in memory of Sirena may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, Unit #26, 1738 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories.”

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Gold Wing players to receive scholarships, bursaries

Safe at second base

Review Photo 4121 – Greg Nikkel

Weyburn SheHawks second baseman Jaymee Tessier tried to get Lightning runner Rachael Smith out at second, but Smith was able to get her foot on the bag ahead of the tag, in action between the SheHawks and White Lightning on Sunday evening at Tom Laing Park.The teams are in the Borderline Ladies Fastball League, which had a short season this year, and the Lightning came out on top 15-10 in this game.

Weyburn Iron Pigs tie, lose in week’s games The Weyburn Iron Pigs played two games in action with the Qu’Appelle Valley Baseball League in the past week, tying one and losing the second game. The Pigs visited the Regina Junior Angels on June 30, and posted a 2-2 tie after seven innings. Both teams scored one run each in the second inning, with Regina adding one in the fourth, and Weyburn adding one in the fifth in the tight game. Runs came from Mike Onstad and Cam Evans. Evan Orsted was on the mound for four innings, allowing five hits and two runs, with two strike-outs, while Eric Evans pitched

for three innings, allowing two hits and getting six strike-outs. The Iron Pigs traveled to Regina to play the Ghosts on Sunday night, and they dropped the game by a score of 7-3. Weyburn scored single runs in each of the first, second and sixth innings, with Onstad getting one, and Brad Weisgerber getting two. Pitcher Adam Ziegler was on the mound for six innings, allowing 11 hits and seven runs, and getting one strike-out. Weyburn will at Currie Field in Regina for a doubleheader on Friday, July 9, against the Capitals, and their next home

Fair to include DQ Kids Rodeo The Weyburn Ag Society will be hosting the DQ Kids Rodeo at this year’s Weyburn Fair on Saturday, July 17, with the action to start at 10 a.m. There will be two age divisions, From seven to 12 years and six years and under. Pre-entry is required and limited to the first 40 entries. Each participant must provide their own horse. Entry fees are $20 each. Participants will also

be required to pay regular gate admission fees to the fair. Entries will open on Friday, July 9, at 9 a.m. Entries are accepted by email only. Any entry received before 9 a.m. on July 9th will not be accepted. To enter, please email dqkidsrodeo2021@gmail. com and include child’s name and date of birth. Confirmation emails will be sent out to confirm entries.

Golf course foot bridge fixed

A volunteer crew, comprised of Murray Benson, Murray Goeres, Rick and Nola Moffat and Terry Steininger, recently finished renovating the foot bridge at the Weyburn Golf Course. The bridge goes over the ravine in front of the forward tees on the sixth hole. The landscaping was done by the golf club grounds crew. Missing from the photo is Nola Moffat.

Photo 0465 – Murray Benson

action will be Friday, July 16 at Tom Laing Park, hosting the Trappers.

The scholarship committee of the Richardson Pioneer Gold Wing AAA hockey club have reviewed all scholarship applications and would like to announce the scholarship recipients. The committee wants to thank all graduating players for their commitment, dedication and leadership that they have displayed both on and off the ice as members of the Gold Wings. Each graduate was thanked for mentoring new Gold Wing players, as well as many WMH players in the efforts to improve their hockey skills. All applicants were commended for their education achievements and all of them are wished continued success as they continue their education. The committee trusts that being a member of the Gold Wings has offered a firm foundation for future careers and relationships. The Scholarship re-

cipients are Dakota Bowler, Reese Pittman and Kate Goranson. Dakota played four years with the AAA Gold Wings. She will be attending the Indiana Institute of Tecnology and working towards her Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Reese played three years with the Gold Wings and was voted “Captain” by her peers in 20/21. Reese will attend Lakeland College this fall enrolled in Elementary Education. Kate was a AAA Gold Wing for four years. She is attending the U of S in the fall enrolled in the Edwards School of Business. Each recipient will receive a $1000 scholarship from the legacy scholarship fund of the 2016 Esso Cup. As the last two seasons were cut short due to the pandemic, the committee felt the graduating play-

ers were not able to fully showcase their hockey skills. The seasons were particularly frustrating for the grads. Because all of the graduating players were deserving of awards and a c k n ow l e d g e m e n t o f their efforts, the committee has approved to award two bursaries this year. Each bursary will be for $1,000 and will be awarded under the same terms as the Scholarships. The bursary recipients are Kira Barham and Karleigh MacKenzie. Kira played the past three seasons with the Gold Wings. She is enrolled in Elementary Education at Mount Royal University. Karleigh is originally from Estevan, and played with the AAA Gold Wings since the 2019/2020 season. She is enrolled in Clinical Esthetician studies at Lakeland College.

Ladies fastball season comes to close The Borderline Ladies Fastball League had a short but busy season, wrapping up on Sunday evening. At the top of the standings was the Weyburn

White Lightning, which posted a perfect 4-0 record, including defeating the Weyburn SheHawks on Sunday night by a score of 15-10 at Tom Laing Park. Odessa placed second

Weyburn driver on the Speedway track

with a record of 2-1-1, tied for points with Pangman, which had a 2-2 record. Ceylon finished with a 1-3 record, and the SheHawks ended with a record of 0-3-1.

Photo – David Willberg, Estevan Mercury

Weyburn driver Tyler Wagner makes his way around the track at the Estevan Speedway, and will be competing this year along with several other drivers from Weyburn. Wagner is a longtime driver in the modified category.The speedway is hoping to have full stands for a doubleheader event on July 16-17, after the restrictions are lifted.

Estevan Speedway looks forward to large crowds in the stands By David Willberg, Estevan Mercury The Estevan Motor Speedway is looking forward to having a lot more fans in the stands, and to having one of its biggest programs of the year. The speedway will have a doubleheader program on the weekend of July 16 and 17 – the first programs after the provincial government is slated to lift all COVID-19 restrictions on July 11. It means the speedway can have 1,500 fans in its main grandstand, compared to the 150 it has been limited to since the start of the 2020 season. Fans won’t have to wear masks, either. It will also be the speedway’s annual late model programs. In a normal year, the late model show would be their secondbiggest race program of the year, trailing only the Dakota Classic Modified Tour. But the mod tour won’t be at the speedway this year. “It makes it even more special that it’s one of our more attended events,” said Estevan Motor Speedway vice-president Brad Pierson. “We’re just excited that we’re going to be restriction-free.”

People love the late models and they come from a great distance to watch them compete. Pierson has received messages from people in Moose Jaw, wondering about ticket availability. Drivers are scheduled to come from throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta for the race program. Spectators will also be watching from their vehicles along the south and the west fences of the track. About 100 cars can fit along the fenced area. “That’s a different experience in itself,” said Pierson. “It gives the people the ability, if they have a small family, it’s … almost like their own private little party out there in the vehicle,” said Pierson. There will also be people watching from the grandstand in the pit area. The other classes at the track – slingshots, hobby stocks, stock cars, sport modifieds and modifieds – are also scheduled to be part of the program. Food trucks have been a big part of the speedway’s success during the past year, and add to the experience. The track’s concession has been closed since the start of the 2020 season.

They’ve worked with the speedway to have food like hamburgers and hot dogs, in addition to their traditional menu items. Pierson stressed that you don’t have to be a big racing fan to enjoy a night at the races. They’re trying to promote the experience of going to the event and the social element. “People are loving our food trucks. People just love the outing the speedway brings. We’re trying to sell the speedway as so much more than racing,” said Pierson. Drivers from the Weyburn area have been a big part of the speedway since the track opened in 2000. The Weyburn contingent has brought quality and quantity to the speedway’s car count, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented American drivers from coming to Estevan. The entry level slingshot class features five Weyburn drivers: Dane and Jace Skjerdal, Jacek and Jagger Ashworth, and Brogan Wagner. Brent and Quentin Skjerdal are in the hobby stocks, Mike Hudson races in the sport mods, Lindsey Wagner is in stock cars, and Tyler Wagner and Kelly Bauman

are long-time racers in the modifieds. Hudson finished second at the July 3 race program. Weyburn has had other racing families in the past, with the Pickerings and LaBattes among them. When you factor in drivers from such communities as Midale and Stoughton, the Weyburn area’s influence becomes even greater. Stoughton drivers include Karen Parachoniak (hobby stocks), Adrian Dickie (sport mods), and Gary Goudy Sr. and Jr. (stock cars). Devon Gonas of Midale is in the stock car class as well. When it comes time for the annual Enduro race at the speedway, Pierson jokingly calls it the Weyburn Enduro, because they get more entries from Weyburn than Estevan. “Their fan base is a huge part for us,” Pierson said. “I look at it as almost a regional speedway. It incorporates a big part of southeast Saskatchewan.” Fans get the ability to interact with drivers after the races in the pit area. Competitors will sign autographs, and kids get to meet their favourite drivers.

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Canada celebrates 154 birthday in style th

Red and white for Canada Day bike parade

Review Photo 3582 – Greg Nikkel

Red and white were the predominant colours for the Canada Day bike parade, held at Nickle Lake Regional Park on Thursday.The children were led on a route that took them around most of the park, and prizes were given for the three best-dressed bikes, with ice cream treats provided for all of the participants.

Colours displayed during Canada Day

Review Photo -- Sabrina Kraft

Members of the Weyburn Legion Colour Guard display four flags, standing at attention for the start of the Canada Day ceremonies for the City of Weyburn on July 1. The Canada Day flag ceremony was held at the Weyburn Leisure Centre, and included a small program, with a brief speech by Coun. Laura Morrissette.

Showing red and white in bike parade

Review Photo 3507 – Greg Nikkel

Children proudly showed off the red-and-white colours of Canada in the bike parade on Thursday at Nickle Lake Regional Park, in celebration of Canada Day.

Showing and shining at Nickle Lake Regional Park

Review Photo 3604 – Greg Nikkel

Glen Sonnenberg, at left, got his yellow Corvette ready for the show-and-shine at Nickle Lake Regional Park, held on Canada Day. The park also had a bike parade, crafts for kids, an open air market, a site decoration contest, and a slowpitch tournament and beer gardens.

Crafts, open air market at Nickle Lake

Review Photo 3647 – Greg Nikkel

Alyssa Lounsbury helped two girls do a Canada Day craft, while the open air market operated nearby with many visitors to the booths set up for Canada Day. The girls earlier took part in the bike parade around the park.

New paddling pool opened at Nickle Lake

Review Photo 3636 – Greg Nikkel

Nickle Lake park visitors were able to enjoy the regional park’s new paddling pool, which opened on Canada Day just in time to help people cool off from the hot above-30 temperatures.

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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- July 7, 2021

Group Home residents await the harvest

Review Photo 3437 – Greg Nikkel

Some of the residents of a Weyburn Group Home on Water Street have a look at the lush growth of potatoes in their garden boxes, which were built in the spring with the assistance of the tenants of the home. From left are Shane Tegart, Blaine Kimball, Tyler Stephenson and Lana Akachuck.

New garden boxes bearing fruit for Group Home residents Vegetables planted by the tenants of a Group Home Society residents in custom-built raised garden boxes are growing well, and they will have lots to harvest come August and September. The garden boxes were built and planted with the assistance of the residents and the owners of the home as a way to provide a home-grown project for the tenants. The residence at 230 Water Street was bought in 2008 by DLHL investments, where the tenants are associated with the Weyburn Group Home Society. “Since last March we have become concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our tenants, due to some tenants having a reduction of hours and activity closures leaving them with little to do,” said Dan Godard, one of the owners. His brother, Mike Godard, who is responsible for maintenance of the building, had the idea to build five large vegetable gardens at the property

which will be accessible to all of the tenants. He approached Dan with this idea as the owner of the building, and they jumped on it immediately. “We approached several organizations in Weyburn to ask for their support through donations of lumber, dirt and other items necessary to bring this idea to life. We were overwhelmed with their immediate and generous response, confirming their support for this project. Many other local organizations have shown their support as well, which highlights the tremendous support the City of Weyburn shows for tenants involved with the Group Home Society,” said Dan. Construction on the garden boxes began on the weekend of May 14th, when Dan and Mike worked with some of the tenants to construct the boxes. After initial construction, vegetables were planted over the May long weekend by the tenants and their supervisors. Since that time, the

Building, filling the garden boxes

staff of Weyburn Group Home Society has worked with the tenants to help them maintain the gardens through weeding and watering the vegetables. “This project will create several avenues for the tenants and the Group Home to develop skills. Food prices are continually climbing, and these gardens will provide the tenants with a way to access cheaper and healthier food options. In addition, tenants will be able to sell the vegetables from the garden for extra income,” noted Dan. Materials for the garden boxes and the seeds were provided by a number of local businesses, including Triple L Skidsteer, Prairie Sky Co-op Lumber Yard, Swayze Concrete, Peavey Mart, H o m e H a r d wa r e a n d Mike’s Garden Veranda. The Godards also thanked the residents of Weyburn for their continued support. “We believe this project will be successful for the tenants of 230 Water Street,” said Dan.

Photos 1111-2003 – courtesy Dan Godard

In the photo above, Mike Godard and Brendan worked together on constructing the boxes. Brendan has worked in construction, so his experience was really helpful on this project. Below, Rob and Mike worked on levelling the dirt for the gardens.

Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- July 7, 2021

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Fun and Floats at the Summer Parade

Many businesses and organizations participated in the annual Summer Parade, held on June 30 and organized by the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce. Top left is the City of Weyburn float. Top right is the Southeast College float. Middle left is a float from the Weyburn Ag Society promoting the Weyburn Fair on July 15-18. Middle right, horse riders lead a long line of parade floats. These riders honoured Indigenous people in the community by wearing orange T-shirts. Third row left is the Vortex Plumbing float, and at right are the Junior Achievement members. At bottom is the Fire Department float, along with local band “Assorted Nuts”, bottom right. Review Photos -- Sabrina Kraft

Check out our website for a Summer Parade photo gallery www.weyburnreview.com

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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- July 7, 2021

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