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weyburn Vol.113 No. 31 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 14 Pages

Summer jobs at Whitecap

Excited for the Summer Games

Four Weyburn university students talk about their experiences at Whitecap.

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Weyburn lacrosse players Callie Dammann and Bethany Honig are stoked to be part of Team Sask at the Summer Games.

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Cars, trucks on display at Nickle Lake show-and-shine

Review Photo 8281 – Greg Nikkel

A variety of new and old were on display for the show-and-shine held for Nickle Lake Day on Saturday at the regional park. The day included a slo-pitch tournament, live music, food, crafts and games, a market, and glow golf in the evening, along the canoe and kayak club set up on the beach for the day.

Agriculture’s history celebrated at Midale’s Pioneer Echoes

By David Willberg, Estevan Mercury The annual celebration of agricultural traditions that is the Pioneer Echoes Weekend took place in Midale on Saturday and Sunday.

The Souris Valley Antique Association organized the activities, many of which were held at the town’s pioneer village and fairgrounds.

“Overall, we had a pretty good weekend,” said

Glenn McGregor, who was part of the organizing committee for the event. “We had a pretty good weekend on both days … and I think we had one of the best parades that we’ve ever had.

It went fairly smooth, so that was a plus.”

The festivities started Saturday and Sunday with pancake breakfasts in the downtown area. For the first time, a children’s pedal tractor pull was offered during the meal.

“It was for the kids to have a little bit of fun, and whoever did it, their name went into a draw, and we picked a winner at the end of the weekend for the tractor,” said McGregor.

Then the town’s historical village was open.

A concession was available throughout the rest of the morning and into the afternoon. A tractor parade occurred at 2 p.m., with dozens of old tractors making their way through the

grounds.

McGregor believes there was approximately 60 tractors participating each day, between those that belong to the museum and those that people brought in for the weekend.

“Some of them really show their age, but they still run, so it’s nice to see that they can still put on enough miles to pull through,” said McGregor, who noted that some of the tractors still look pretty good.

A live threshing demonstration followed the parade with a Case threshing machine powered by a belt.

“We managed to get both wagons off [and running], and we had a little hiccup with the threshing machine, but we got it fixed up and back running to finish off the weekend,” said McGregor.

“Then on Sunday we also pulled out the old steelwrapped baler and made some straw bales from the straw that was coming from the threshing machine.”

A flea market and a rock-climbing wall were offered, the buildings in the historical village were open for perusing and a blacksmith, Richard Knibbs of Regina, was on the grounds and was said to be busy.

One house offered Sas-

katoon pie and ice cream, and a perennial favourite, fried bread, was available at another.

During the breakfast, the old Moser and the Dr. William Graham Mainprize collections were open for tours, as were items within the museum in downtown Midale.

A church service was held Sunday morning.

McGregor said it was good to have a full event again and it was good to see lots of people out.

“The presence of people being on the grounds was good,” said McGregor.

The Pioneer Echoes weekend requires a lot of volunteers, but as McGregor pointed out, they never have enough. They’re still able to make sure the event happens each year.

Step back into the past for Weyburn’s Heritage Village Days

Yellow Grass bull rider stays on for the full ride

Review Photo 1317 – Greg Nikkel

Champion bull rider Aaron Roy of Yellow Grass lasted the full eight seconds aboard Painted Price at the Midale Bull Bash on Friday evening. In a field of 15 competitors, he was only one of two riders who were able to post a score, and he earned 83 points for this ride, good enough for second place overall on the night.

Take a trip back into the early 20th century in one of the pioneer homes on display in Weyburn’s Heritage Village, or enjoy some live entertainment under a tent on the grounds, during Heritage Village Days on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6.

The buildings and homes in the village will be open, with guides at many of the buildings as families and visitors come to explore.

Most of the homes will have memorabilia and antiques on display, many of them from the families who donated the homes that housed many area pioneer families in the Weyburn and surrounding area.

The village will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. There is no admission to enter, with donations to be accepted at the gate. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Heritage Village.

In addition to the live entertainment, there will be barbecue concession, a bake sale, raffle, and demonstrations ranging from blacksmithing and rope-making to the outdoor oven and a steam engine, along with fun activities like face-painting on Saturday and riding the antique fire ladder truck both days.

Other activities will include colouring, lawn games, a treasure hunt and a splash zone. The sale of raffle tickets will end at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

A full lineup of local and area entertainers will hit the stage on both days, including Karissa Hoffart, dancers from De Tricky Feet dance studio, James Dionne, Graham Alexander on Friday.

The lineup on Saturday includes the Mahnke sisters, Keira, Mikaila and Tori. An open mic for karaoke will be available on both days when there is no one scheduled.

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Movie in the park to feature Disney’s ‘Encanto’

Movie fans, especially of Disney animated features, can enjoy a show under the stars this weekend, as the City of Weyburn will show “Encanto” on Friday, Aug. 5.

There will be no admission charge for the movie, to be shown in Jubilee Park at Diamond No. 5.

A concession will be on the site, and free popcorn will be provided by CUPE Local 5430 Region 4.

There will also be children’s games for families to enjoy. The movie will begin at dusk, roughly around 9 p.m.

The movie is about the

Madrigal family who live in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called Encanto, where every member of the family has a unique magical gift, except for Mirabel. She becomes the family’s last hope when she discovers the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger.

The movie is being presented by Fresh Air Cinema, who have brought outdoor movies to the city in the past.

Parking will be available in the Church of Christ parking lot, and the parking lots off 13th Street and Douglas Road.

Weyburn improves with release of the Crime Severity Index The release of the 2021 Crime Statistics and the Crime Severity Index (CSI) values for Canada was released on Tuesday.

The CSI values were rated for roughly 325 police services with a core population of over 10,000 for 2021, including the Weyburn Police Service.

The Crime Severity Index is a measure of police-reported crime that reflects the relative seriousness of individual offences and tracks changes in crime severity. In fact, three Crime Severity Indexes exist: one for overall crime, one for violent crime and one for nonviolent crime.

The higher the CSI number the more crime prevalent, and the ranking indicates the police service’s position out of 325 police services for crime. The higher the ranking the more serious the crime. The ranking is from 1, which represents higher crime severity, to 325 which represent lowest crime severity.

Weyburn’s CSI has shown a positive movement in its ranking for Overall Crime Severity Index. In 2020 Weyburn had on overall CSI of 109.9 and a rank of 53rd out of 325 police services across Canada. In 2021 Weyburn’s overall CSI was 77.3 with a ranking of 110th for overall CSI, a positive increase in ranking by 57 cities.

The Violent Crime Severity

Index for 2021 was 83.9 versus 77 in 2020. Ranking dropped from the 123rd position to the 122nd position. Non-violent Crime Severity Index for 2021 was 74.8 versus 121.5 in 2020, with a ranking of 105th in 2021 versus 39th in 2020. This represents a positive increase in ranking by 66 positions.

Stats Canada has ranked Saskatchewan Police Services for Overall Crime Severity in the following order: 1. North Battleford (CSI of 480.7 and overall rank of #1 in Canada) 2. Prince Albert (CSI of 263.4 and overall rank of #4 in Canada) 3. Yorkton (CSI of 147.6 and overall rank of #28 in Canada) 4. Moose Jaw (CSI of 127.2 and overall rank of #37 in Canada) 5. Saskatoon (CSI of 119.1 and overall rank of #42 in Canada) 6. Regina (CSI of 116.8 and overall rank of #44 in Canada) 7. Swift Current (CSI of 94.5 and overall rank of #64 in Canada) 8. Estevan (CSI of 91.1 and overall rank of #68 in Canada) 9. Weyburn (CSI of 77.3 and overall rank of #110 in Canada) 10. Martensville (CSI of 32.9 and overall rank of #283 in Canada)

Teaching kids how to make balloon animals

Review Photo 1098 – Greg Nikkel

Richy Roy, right, led a full session of children in the Fun in the Sun summer program in how to make a dog balloon on Friday afternoon. The children and their supervisors had mixed results in making their balloon creations, but they had fun following the step-by-step instructions.

Weyburn police, RCMP arrest man with gun, drugs The Weyburn Police Service responded to 74 calls for service last week, resulting in a total of 10 charges.

Of the charges, seven were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and three under the traffic safety Act. Most criminal charges were a result of persons failing to comply with release documents.

On Saturday, police assisted RCMP with locating a male who was found to have a handgun, crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth.

The male was remanded and held to appear in court.

Officers responded to a report on Monday of a male approximately 20 to 30 years of age wearing grey sweats, black sweatshirt and a red toque, light a fire on the ground and throw it in a dumpster near Dollarama. The suspect then immediately fled the scene. The investigation is continuing.

WPS received multiple requests to attend the Tatagwa Mental Health building to assist with a very agitated individual who was threatening to cause damage to the building, commit self-harm and possibly be violent. Police attended to keep the peace and prevent potential criminal behavior.

Officers conducted a traffic stop and used an Alcohol Screening Device to check the driver’s sobriety early Monday. The driver blew a warning and was given a three-day suspension with the vehicle towed and im-

pounded.

Police also responded to an individual threatening self-harm. The individual was taken to the Weyburn General Hospital to receive assessment and care from doctors.

Police conducted a curfew check on Wednesday on a male that was required to be in his home 24 hours a day and found he was not there. A warrant was issued for his arrest.

Later that evening police responded to a report of a missing child who had not been seen for three hours. Police searched and

found the child unharmed and returned the child to the parents.

Later that night, police and the Weyburn fire department responded to a van that caught fire on the interior.

The van was extinguished by fire fighters, with no other property damage or injuries. *Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of 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).

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Providing lunches to Weyburn children

Review Photo 0663 – Greg Nikkel

Capt. Jacki Wynne and Shannon Fodchuck of the Salvation Army were providing lunches at the Souris School parking lot on Wednesday, as they do five days a week throughout the summer. Most days they give away most of the 100 bagged lunches that are available. All sponsorship spots and volunteer needs have been filled through the rest of the summer.

Notice of Call for Nominations PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Board Member: South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 for the CITY OF WEYBURN will be received by the undersigned on the 24th day of August, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Board Office, 80A–18th Street N.E., Weyburn AND during regular business hours from August 8 to August 23, 2022, at the Board Office, 80A–18th Street N.E., Weyburn.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s): The Board Website: www.secpsd.ca The Board Office at 80A–18th Street N.E., Weyburn Dated this 25th day of July, 2022.

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Weyburn students get practical experience at Whitecap Resources

By Greg Nikkel A group of university students, many of them engineering students, are working for the summer at Whitecap Resources, and are getting hands-on experience on the job, learning new skills and how to problem-solve.

The students shared some of the skills and experiences they’ve been having, working at the company’s Goodwater plant in the Weyburn Oil Field.

Mikaila Mahnke and Marcus Gregory are both in their second summer with Whitecap, and Arliss Sidloski and Ross Van De Weyer are spending their first summer there.

Mikaila, who will be starting her fourth year of chemical engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, spends many of her days doing testing at satellite production units in the Weyburn Field.

“I check my wells and put through a test every day, whether it’s swinging them in or collecting jars with samples of oil to make they’re producing properly,” she said.

Marcus takes mechanical engineering at the University of Calgary, and is working in the enhanced oil recovery operations this year, after spending his first summer doing maintenance work. He is working with the newer equipment monitoring the injection of

carbon dioxide (CO2) into the field to help enhance the recovery of oil.

A lot of his work is on the computer, which automates the flow and injection levels of CO2 into the wells.

Mikaila noted if an issue comes up at any of the wells, she can check with Whitecap staff in the office or in Calgary, and if needed she’ll go to the wellsite to see what the problems are.

Ross will be taking chemistry at Dalhousie University in the fall, and Arliss is going into her third year of mechanical engineering at the U of S. As this is the first summer with Whitecap for both, she and Ross are teamed up doing maintenance duties. This means they do a wide range of jobs in the field as they learn how to fix things, like changing out motors or performing maintenance on a pumpjack, and at times working with contractors like Jerry Mainil Ltd. crews.

“We did a lot of lease inspections earlier. They have hundreds of leases, and we had a checklist of things we’re checking for,” said Arliss, noting they have been mentored

by Ryan Vinck on the job, learning how to do various tasks.

She noted they have taken a lot of training courses through Whitecap, which she was thankful for

Changing out a pumpjack motor

as it exposed her to many different procedures and safety protocols that they need to be aware of on the job.

Some of the training included first aid, H2S, forklift training, a powerlift, fire extinguisher training, WHMIS, and even defensive driving training.

Mikaila said both the training courses and the work experience have given her a better understanding of the things she’s been learning at school, includ-

Residents invited to come plant a tree at Tatagwa Tree Day The City of Weyburn will be hosting its annual Tatagwa Tree Day event Saturday, Aug 6, to plant approximately 135 coniferous and deciduous trees.

There are only 50 spots available for volunteers to help plant, and the City is inviting people to register in advance by emailing cblock@weyburn.ca or tcherlet@weyburn.ca, or phone 306-848-3290.

Please include all contact information and number of participants in your party. The deadline to

register is Aug. 3 or once all spots are filled.

The Tatagwa Tree Day event is funded by Sask Lotteries and by the Association of Saskatchewan Urban Parks and Conservation Agencies.

The event will kick off at 9 a.m. and will be located just off of Highway 39, straight north of River Park and Souris River along the Signal Hill Trail walking path.

Parking will be available just off the highway near the river, a barbecue and refreshments will be

provided, and prizes will be available to be won.

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 include environmental, aesthetic, economic and social advantages.

Everyone of all ages is encouraged to register. For more information, contact parks manager Curtis Block at cblock@weyburn.ca.

SaskTel upgrading wireless network to increase 4G capacity SaskTel is upgrading their 4G LTE data capacity in rural areas, by installing Samsung Radio Access Network equipment, and work has begun to upgrade their towers serving 30 rural communities, including the Lake Alma area.

The upgrades will increase the 4G LTE data capacity in each community by over 100 per cent, and will ensure wireless customers can continue to use their smartphones without being slowed by network congestion.

“This investment by SaskTel will ensure residents in these rural communities continue to enjoy high quality and reliable communication services, so they may take full advantage of the economic, social and educational opportunities the modern world has to offer,” said Don Morgan, minister responsible for SaskTel. The upgrades will lay the foundation for the deployment of 5G in the future, noted Doug Burnett, president and CEO of

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Review Photo 1009 – Greg Nikkel

Arliss SIdloski, left, operated a small crane as fellow employee Ross Van De Weyer carefully guided it as they loaded out an old pumpjack motor. Both are university students working for the summer for Whitecap Resources, looking to get practical experience in the oilfield related to their university studies.

SaskTel. In recent years, SaskTel has completed a number of initiatives to enhance its wireless network in rural Saskatchewan. This includes a program between SaskTel and the provincial government to expand its high speed fusion internet network to 34 new towers and improve wireless connectivity throughout the province, with the construction of 190 cell towers in provincial parks, along highways and in rural communities and areas.

ing some of the areas that she’ll be taking in her upcoming year at university.

In reverse too, some of the concepts she’s learned at school she is now seeing work in practice in the field, and she feels she’s benefitting greatly in this job.

She also appreciates the greater responsibilities she’s been given this summer, including learning how to problem-solve when issues come up, and working with Whitecap personnel to work through problems and find solutions.

Arliss agreed she has also appreciated the opportunities to do problemsolving on the job. “It’s been really great to see all of these different pieces in action, and all that stuff (I learned in school) applied in real life,” she said.

Marcus added the things he’s learning on the job has also helped him understand better some of the things they’ve been covering in his courses at school.

Ross noted he’s learned how to weld with Arliss’s help, something he never learned about in high school.

Arliss and Ross were able to help a crew to move a pumpjack, and while they didn’t play a large role in the job, Arliss said they were able to be a part of the group who moved the large piece of equipment in the

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On the day of the interviews, the four students were enlisted to help out with a crew that moved in a new building with equipment into place, using two large cranes to lift it off the long trailer. Prior to the move, supervisor Duane Walkeden went over the plans for the move

using the big cranes, and talked about the engineering issues and logistics for moving the building into place.

The building was a group separator, and was brought in from Medicine Hat to be placed on the east side of their field to handle increased fluid from the wells.

Checking on a pumpjack

Summer employees Mikaila Mahnke, left, and Marcus Gregory check out the operations of a pumpjack as part of their duties with Whitecap Resources. They are part of a group of university students who work in various capacities in the Weyburn Field through the summer.

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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 Bylaw has been deposited at City Hall, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and may be inspected by any person without a fee 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, holidays excepted, up to Noon on Monday August 15, 2022.

Intent: The purpose of the amendments is to Contract Zone 325 Queen St to allow for a Kennel for Commercial Boarding Purposes in addition to the Highway Commercial Zone.

Affected Land: 325 Queen St, Block C, Plan 101456096 Reason: The Contract Zone is required to allow for Fido’s Doggy Daycare to continue to operate, a Contract Zone was previously approved which has since expired so a new Contract is proposed.

Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on Monday August 15 at 6pm in Council Chambers of City Hall. Any person that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw is welcome to attend or to submit comments prior to the meeting. Council will consider all comments received.

All written submissions for City Council’s consideration must be forwarded to: His Worship the Mayor and Members of City Council c/o City Clerk’s Office, City Hall 157 3rd St, Weyburn, SK, S4H2K6 Please refer to the City’s website for a copy of the amending bylaw: https://weyburn.ca/public-notices/ Dated at Weyburn, SK, this 27th day of July 2022.

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EDITORIAL Canada’s farmers need support, not penalties

Canada’s farmers need better positive support from the federal government, and not be subject to arbitrary restrictions that will hurt and hamper their efforts to feed Canadians and the world at large.

A case in point are the federal government’s new rules regarding the use of fertilizer, which is a basic and necessary component for production of grain, oilseed and pulse crops by our farmers.

At a recent meeting of federal and provincial agriculture ministers, producers provided a blunt message that both levels of government need to collaborate more with farmers, and not just dictate top-down policies that farmers have no input on.

There needs to be recognition by the government of the work producers already are doing in terms of carbon sequestration and positive environmental practices, rather than new rules that impose unreasonable and unrealistic requirements on farmers.

Producers are already facing real challenges, and in some sectors are having trouble making ends meet – and if rules make it even more expensive for them to continue farming, it will hurt the farming operations and in turn make it more difficult to produce the food that Canadians rely on.

One farmer pointed out if producers go broke and can’t continue, thereby depleting the local community of their business, it’s pretty hard for those farmers to take care of their land and to be a part of the overall community.

A vice-president of the Canadian Federatoin of Agriculture, Todd Lewis, pointed out these points were made in a roundtable discussion with the ministers, and said one line came out of the meetings that puts it perfectly: “It’s pretty hard to farm green in the red.”

What was also of concern is that the new federal rules on fertilizer emissions wasn’t even on the agenda for a meeting of the ag ministers, with the provinces told that the rules were already set at the federal level without any input from farmers or the provinces.

As Saskatchewan’s ag minister, David Marit, said, apparently the federal government has moved on from their attack on the oil and gas sector to now attack the agricultural sector.

As producers noted, they do not use any more fertilizer than what is needed according to growing conditions – and with the price of inputs up, this is even more important than ever. For the federal government to arbitrarily set a target to reduce the amount of fertilizer that farmers can use is ludicrous and short-sighted.

Our farmers, especially those here in the bread-basket of the country, literally feed the world, as well as their fellow Canadians, Liberals included. They need our support, not pie-in-the-sky arbitrary goals. — Greg Nikkel

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Learn about our local history

MY NIKKEL’S WORTH

By Greg Nikkel

Email: editor@weyburnreview.com Some of the events that are being held this summer have a noble and high purpose that I hope each and every person will take note of, that of appreciation of one’s history and heritage.

In Creelman a couple of weeks ago, the longrunning “Biggest Little Fair” in the province was held, and this past weekend, it was Midale’s turn, with the Pioneer Echoes event held on Saturday and Sunday.

In both cases, these community events showcase just how crucial and important the farming community is and always has been, and will continue to be into the future.

The Creelman Fair is kind of a throwback to how small-town fairs used to be, with displays and judging of farm animals, a horse show, cattle show, dog show, and the ever-popular pig scramble, where people of different age levels get in the ring to try and catch the little piglets.

At Midale, the Souris Valley Antique Association goes to a lot of work to put on a parade of antique tractors, and to organize and hold an oldtime threshing demonstration. This demo has an antique Case threshing machine hooked up by belt to an old tractor, and it threshes stooks of

grain in the fashion that was common here in the southeast region back in the 1930s and 40s, and even before that time with the big steam tractors.

For those of us who don’t remember those days, these displays and demonstrations show us what an immense amount of work and effort our pioneering farm families put in to produce food and feed their families and communities.

We who live in the age of the Internet and smartphones and eco-friendly hybrid vehicles really have no idea what it took for an early farm family to work hard to make a life for themselves.

Another opportunity to learn more about our predecessors will come up this weekend, with the annual Heritage Village Days here in Weyburn, where people can take a tour of the farm and homestead homes of pioneer families.

In many cases, the families who donated those homes to the village also included many items that were used in everyday life, so there are innumerable historical items in each home for people to take in and enjoy.

What’s important is that these events help to educate as well as entertain our children, and teach them about our local history.

MORE OR LESS

By Leslie Robertson

Email: lrobertson@weyburnreview.com

‘Be my eyes’ app offers support Several months ago, I stumbled upon a video about an app called Be My Eyes.

This free app, according to their website, connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call.

Although I downloaded and registered right away, my first call was just three weeks ago. (I had one a few months ago, but I was busy at the time so it went to the next available volunteer.)

It came in just like a regular video call, with a notification that a blind or visually impaired person needed help.

I answered and the caller said “Can you please tell me what this is?.”

The video was pointed at the back of a box. I asked him to flip it around as it was upside down and backward.A microwave meal was what he had in hand, with another on the counter.

I read both to him, he thanked me and the call ended. I stared at my phone. In less than 15 seconds, I was able to help a visually challenged

person choose which meal they wanted.

Simple tasks that we take for granted, like reading directions or checking prices, are made easier for low vision and blind people with this app! There are nearly six million volunteers, many bi or multilingual, and approximately 420,000 users.

The Be My Eyes community section of the app has stories, podcasts and blogs. A post from April, 2022, shares 10 tips for making your social media posts accessible to everyone.

Volunteers and users share their stories of how the app has become a part of their lives.

One user, a grad student from Florida who has been blind for 13 years, described the app as ‘a helper in my pocket’. From cooking and cleaning, to matching outfits and packing for trips, she uses the app daily. It has improved her quality of life and allowed her to do so many things independently.

Oh, the possibilities! If you or someone you know has low vision or is blind, introduce them to this app.Volunteer if you are able.

Be my eyes.

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Recreating harvesting from earlier times

Review Photo 1958 – Greg Nikkel

A harvesting scene reminiscent of the 1930s or 40s was re-enacted on the grounds of Midale’s heritage village on Saturday and Sunday, with the threshing bee held for Pioneer Echoes. Glen Stomp was atop the Case threshing machine, making sure everything ran smoothly, while a crew fed grain from the other side, producing the chaff pile at left, and harvesting the grain in a wagon at right. The bee was preceded by a parade of antique tractors by the Souris Valley Antique Association.

SE area crops developing well with excellent growing conditions

By Greg Nikkel Some parts of the southeast area have excellent growing conditions that saw crops

bounce back from heat stress in recent weeks.

Other areas had more rain in the last week, including

a storm that moved through Weyburn on Sunday night, which led to delays in haying and crop development.

Beef producers feel pressure, packers report profits

By Glenda-Lee Vossler The beef industry is looking forward to seeing the results of Alberta’s Beef Competitiveness Study.

The study was initiated last year when the Alberta Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development approached Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, and the Canadian Cattle Association.

The focus of the study is to look at the apparent lack of packing capacity to build resiliency through the beef supply chain. Since COVID 19 and the challenges in the supply chain a number of key risk factors have been brought to the forefront.

Meantime, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has called on the federal and provincial governments to conduct a pricing investigation to address the significant imbalance in cattle and beef pricing markets.

SSGA President Garner Deobald says ranchers and feedlots are operating at a loss, forcing many ag businesses to make the difficult decision to reduce their cattle numbers or even exit the business.

In citing the need for an

investigation Deobald pointed out that both packers and retailers are reporting strong profits as consumer demand and willingness to pay higher prices for beef products remains strong.

“Producers are tired of working so hard for little or no return on investment.”

Melanie Wowk, Chair of the Alberta Beef Producers said hopefully the study going to help industry and government understand the best approach to diversity, and how to build some capacity and resiliency in the meat processing sector. “We’re also trying to get some information, addressing concerns around price discrepancy and transparency. It’s something we’ve been asking for and hopefully this study will get us some answers.”

She said they want to come to government with some solutions as to how we can get some of the profit trickling down the chain a little bit better than it has been.

The beef competitiveness study has three key components: 1) Provide a better understanding of the barriers to entry and expansion for the packing sector.

2) Address confidentiality concerns through price transparency in Canadian boxed beef prices.

3) Provide a literature review of the price discovery conversations around fed cattle in North America, including an evaluation of U.S. proposals in the Canadian context.

Focusing on price discovery and transparency the Alberta beef industry is hoping to identify which data should be reported at each stage of production, and highlighting potential interventions when margins become excessive.

Callum Sears, President of the Western Stock Growers Association, says this is simply not sustainable.

“Consumers are paying high prices without knowing the breakdown of where their dollars are going. This is a disservice to both the consumer and the beef producer.”

Sears noted as the cow herd shrinks, there is increased conversion and a loss of all the services grasslands provide.

“Biodiversity, habitat for wildlife including species at risk, water cycle regulation (storage and purification), and carbon sequestration.”

Hot dry weather is needed, particularly in the wetter areas, to ensure crops will be mature enough at harvest time.

Weyburn area producer Dale Mainil noted their crops have received ample moisture, which has helped most of the crops but has hurt the lentil crops, which may be below average this year.

“The canola, wheat and canary seed looks great, and we’re hoping for above-average crops,” he said.

“The crops are a bit behind on average, but it’s still not a concern for our operation. As long as frost and hail stays away and we get a decent fall, we will be okay,” he added.

“Overall, I’m very pleased with everything to this point.

Once we get the combines out in the field, that will tell the real story,” said Mainil, estimating they may be able to start desiccating in a week or two, with the hopes of combining pulse crops by midAugust.

Crop conditions vary across the southeast, but the majority of crops are in fairto-excellent condition. Many cereal crops in the region make the largest portion of crops rated as excellent, followed by canola and pulse crops.

While crops look good in the region, they are still seven to 10 days behind normal due to late seeding dates.

Livestock producers now have 43 per cent of the hay baled or put into silage, with an additional 23 per cent cut and ready to be baled.

Hay quality is rated as 29 per cent excellent, 63 per cent good and eight per cent poor.

Producers in the region have indicated their hay yields and pasture carrying capacity is higher than in previous years with the almost weekly rains across the region throughout this growing season.

Rainfall varied throughout the southeast region this week, with the RM of Wey-

burn receiving the most in the province at 70 mm of rain.

The RM of Brokenshell had 43 mm while Wellington had 24 mm, and the RM of Tecumseh had 23 mm.

In the RM of Francis, rainfall varied from 7.6 to 30.5 mm, and in the RM of Laurier in the Radville area, it ranged from a trace to 42 mm of rain.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 17 per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate, four per cent short and one per cent very short.

Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as six per cent surplus, 89 per cent adequate, three per cent short and two per cent very short.

Most of the crop damage in the past week was due to excess moisture, strong winds, localized hail as well as damage caused by grasshoppers and crop diseases.

Farmers are finishing up haying, conducting yield assessments and getting their harvest plans sorted out.

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Researchers find gene that improves wheat yield

By Margaret Evans / Western Producer Researchers have identified a genetic driver in wheat that improves wheat yield and can increase protein content by as much as 25 per cent.

The discovery of a gene that controls these two desirable factors has the potential to expand wheat breeding and generate new varieties.

“Our research aims to understand the genes that control ear development in wheat because it has been identified as a trait that could be improved to increase yield,” said Scott Boden of the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the University of Adelaide in Australia. “ Fo r t h i s s p e c i fi c study, our objective was to identify genes to determine the number and arrangement of grain-producing florets that form

on a wheat ear, which we did by screening a mutant population.”

Boden said that very little is known about the biological processes behind the genes that control the florets that grow on the lateral branches of wheat.

The study, which included researchers from the University of Adelaide and the John Innes Centre in the United Kingdom, is the first known example where a forward-genetics screen of a mutant population was used to identify the gene controlling reproductive development.

“A forward-genetics screen refers to the screening of a mutant population for lines of interest which are selected based on phenotype, which in our case was modified wheat ear architecture,” Boden said. “From this, scientists then perform genetic assays to hone in on the

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The huge and complex wheat genome was deciphered in 2018. It is five times larger than the human genome and originates from three highly similar sub-genomes.

That milestone opened opportunities to identify and understand wheat gene characteristics.

The research team identified the HB-2 gene on wheat A and D subgenomes, which generate more flower-bearing spikelets and enhance protein content. The HB2 gene’s expression, or function, is associated with modified leaf and vascular development and increased amino acid supply to the florets during grain development. Boden wrote in the report that the finding enhanced their understanding of genes that control inflorescence development at the same time introducing ways to improve the grain’s nutritional quality.

The genetic variation in the study produced paired spikelets which, Boden said, are a trait where two spikelets form at a given position on the wheat ear as opposed to a normal, single spikelet.

“Even though these lines produced extra spikelets, they did not increase the grain number per ear, most likely due to fertility issues with

some of the extra spikelets,” he said. “In the grain that formed, which was roughly the same as the sibling lines with normal spikelets, there was higher levels of protein. We believe this is caused by increased distribution of amino acids or nitrogen to the developing grain.”

The evidence of higher levels of protein took him

by surprise.

“We had no idea that the gene would also influence grain protein content.

However, this shows that fundamental research can lead to some unexpected and significant outcomes with applied benefits.”

While the researchers did not detect a yield increase with the extra spikelets, Boden is hope-

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ful a yield increase might come in elite varieties grown by farmers. What was encouraging was that the increase in protein content occurred without any trade-off such as the possibility of reduced yield.

The research findings were published recently in the journal Science Advances.

Review Photo 8350 – Greg Nikkel

A 1941 9N Ford tractor, owned and restored by Carl Knibbs, led the way through Midale’s heritage village as a part of the parade of antique tractors on Saturday. The parade was put on by the Souris Valley Antique Association, with many tractors still in good running order taking part, prior to the threshing demonstration.

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Cattle industry pleased with funding in Ag Policy framework

Visiting farm animals at Houligan Acres

Photo - Sabrina Kraft

Sunny Scholars participants visit with the many farm animals at Houligan Acres, while enjoying a field trip out to the farm on July 21. The Weyburn Family Place began its Sunny Scholars program in July, and were able to see llamas, donkeys, horses and goats at the farm, located just east of Weyburn.

By Glenda-Lee Vossler The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased to see the increased funding for the next Ag Policy Framework.

The agreement includes $500 million dollars in new funding, $250 million of which has been earmarked for a Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP).

Tyler Fulton, an officer with the CCA, says that’s a program the cattle industry is well positioned to take advantage of.

“The nature of having cattle on the landscape has really positive ecological benefits.

Not just from a habitat conservation standpoint, but also from adding climate resiliency, so far as protecting against floods or fires. And then of course, the whole carbon sequestration thing.”

He says the CCA is hoping this could recognize some of the services that the industry to date hasn’t really benefited from.

“Just in operating our ranches the way that we do. So,

I’m encouraged by it but really, the devil will be in the details of how it’s administered.”

He add they were pleased to see that any environmental outcomes weren’t tied to AgriStability or Crop Insurance, adding they’ll have to wait and see the government’s plans in the connection to Agri-Invest.

Fulton notes the CCA was also pleased to see the increase in the AgriStability compensation rate from 70 per cent to 80 per cent.

“What we’ve seen over the course of the last five years or so is just an increasing number of cattle producers exit the AgriStability program because it really didn’t address their rent on their own operations.

It wasn’t responsive and with a move from 70 to 80 per cent compensation rate, as well as some of the other changes that they’ve been suggesting, that would more equitably relate to our type of business operation.

I’m generally pretty optimistic that we can see a recovery in the number of people using that program.”

Blunt message given to Ag ministers on environmental policies

By Karen Briere Producers delivered a blunt message to Canada’s agriculture ministers last week, saying their sustainability lies largely in policymakers’ hands and the ministers have to get it right.

A panel told the annual federal-provincial-territorial meeting that governments must look at what farmers and ranchers are already doing with regard to environmental practices and then at areas that need improvement.

Kristjan Hebert, who farms 22,000 acres near Moosomin, Sask., said greater collaboration would be ideal.

“My message was that the only risk that actually can keep me up at night is policy, and so that they really need to understand that they hold a hammer big enough that the only thing that will ruin my farm is them,” he said in an interview after a panel presentation to the ministers’ annual meeting.

“I try not to be that blunt with politicians but it’s the truth.”

“We need to collaborate a lot more, from those of us that are boots on the ground to those that are making policy,

to ensure that we’re making the proper long-term infrastructure investments and right policy so that not only can we be sustainable but really let’s capture the opportunity for Canada to be some of the best in the world.”

Agriculture ministers at last week’s meeting in Saskatoon signed a new policy framework that increased funding to programs. However, it will also require producers with allowable net sales of at least $1 million to have an agri-environmental risk assessment in order to receive AgriInvest contributions.

Producers are concerned about recent federal proposals to require cross-compliance between environmental and business risk management programs.

Hebert and livestock producer Tara Davidson told the ministers that carrots would work much better than sticks.

Davidson, who farms near Ponteix, Sask., said producers are already doing great work on their own.

“For example, with respect to livestock and forage we have VBP+, we have (Canadian Roundtable for Sustain-

able Beef) audited programs.

Those are shining stars for the sector and I think because they’re voluntary, uptake is genuine. I don’t want to see us get down the road of more regulations,” she said after her presentation.

A recent Canadian AgriFood Policy Institute paper on cross-compliance said the idea wasn’t the best. It would increase volatility risk and muddy the waters for producers. Authors Al Mussell and Tyler McCann said business risk management programs have negligible environmental impact.

“Pursuing multiple program objectives with a single set of programs increases the risks that the programs will not deliver on either outcome effectively and increases the government’s vulnerability to provide ad hoc supports,” said the report, which was commissioned by Grain Farmers of Ontario.

Cross-compliance would lead to challenges with effectiveness, an increased moral hazard, administrative burden and potential impact on actuarial soundness, it said.

The report concluded that

targeted environmental programs would deliver better results and that there is a need for “deeper dialogue.”

Davidson told the ministers there are inequities in policy for forage and livestock and a definite need to improve BRM programs for the sector.

“We’re losing forage acres at an alarming rate and if we don’t retain forage, if we don’t start increasing acres of forage, our cow-calf sector is at a real crossroads,” she said.

“That needs to be addressed.

So, we need to figure out ways to incentivize existing forage acres.” Forage lands are sequestering carbon, providing wildlife habitat, conserving water and allowing water infiltration into pastures, she said.

“These forage acres are providing forage for livestock but also all these additional ecosystem services for all of Canada to benefit from,” she said. “We need to keep them and we need incentives to do so because we’re losing them quickly.”

Davidson added that forage sequesters carbon at a rate of 200 to 2,500 tonnes per hectare.

“I think we need to pro-

mote better practices but certainly recognize that the livestock and forage sector has been practicing regenerative agriculture for decades. These are new buzzwords for practices we’ve already been doing,” she said.

On the crop side, a key concern is the federal government’s intention to reduce emissions from fertilizer by 30 percent and how that could be accomplished.

“Obviously everyone’s watched Netherlands and Sri Lanka and I don’t think anybody in Canada wants to see that happen here,” said Hebert.

He said government can’t ignore the reality of what farmers have already done.

His definition of compliance is improved sustainability but that goes far beyond land to improved financial statements, his community and the industry.

“It’s not just one piece and right now they can get pretty focused on the land side, but if farmers are broke, they can’t really take care of their land and if communities aren’t full, they have nobody to work and if the industry isn’t capturing opportunities around the

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Canadian Federation of Agriculture second vicepresident Todd Lewis said there was a similar discussion at the organization’s roundtable with ministers ahead of the federal-provincial-territorial meeting.

He said one line that came out of the roundtable sums it up: “It’s pretty hard to farm green in the red.”

“The biggest takeaway I think… farmers and producers across the country are more than willing to partner with the federal government in trying to improve our environmental footprint, but please recognize the good work that’s being done.” Hebert recently spoke to the Globe and Mail about the message coming out of the federal government and the mainstream media.

“Right now, I think government and media are doing a pretty good job of making farmers feel like environmental pirates. We’d like to welcome everyone, media and policy, to the club of caring about the environment because we’ve had to do it our entire life.

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On July 24, 2022, Elizabeth “Betty” Josephine Seitz, late of Weyburn, SK passed away at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her parents, Vincent and Caroline Goski; her brother Leo Goski; her sisters: Mary, Johanna, Pauline, Vicki, Valerie, Dorothy, Marta, Margaret and Phyllis; several brother-in-laws. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband, Morley; her children: daughter, Donna Seitz, her son David (Consuelo) Seitz and their daughter, [Sarah]; sister Jeannine (Paul) Gervais; sister-in-law, Delores Pentz as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She came from a large family, with 11 sisters and 1 brother. Elizabeth lived in Weyburn for 36 years. Elizabeth always provided support to her community, church and her family. She was also considered a surrogate mother and grandmother to her friends. She was well loved by all. While Elizabeth’s family grieves her loss, they are choosing to honour her spirit. Prayers were held on Wednesday July 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK. A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty was held on Thursday July 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Fr. Francis Plaparampil, celebrant. Interment was held at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, SK. Luncheon followed at the McKenna Hall, Weyburn, SK. For family and friends so wishing charitable donations in memory of Betty may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, #301-2250, 12th Ave. Regina, SK S4P 3X1. 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.”

Josephine Catherine Plonka

Josephine Catherine Plonka, late of Weyburn, SK passed away July 22, 2022 at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by her husband Casper Plonka, her parents, Anthony and Thecla Rysz, her brothers: John, Paul and Benny, her sisters: Pauline, Gertie, Olga, Martha and Regina.

Josephine is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Dennis) Rode, grandson Chad Rode, granddaughter Janelle (James) Rowe and greatgrandson Arden, her son Gary (Grace) Plonka, granddaughter Alisha (Troy) Bell, greatgranddaughters: Nevaeh and Lexi, granddaughter Abby (Dustin) Gerry, great-granddaughter Houstyn and great-grandson Jackson. She also leaves to mourn her sister-in -law Anne Paslawski, her brother-in -law Arvid (Maria) Hauglum as well as other relatives and friends. Josephine was born and raised on a farm and attended school in the Rainton area north of Weyburn.

Josephine knew her future husband as he also attended the same one room schoolhouse. Casper and Josephine were married in Cedoux in 1947 and were able to celebrate their 72nd wedding Anniversary in 2019. Casper and Josephine farmed and raised their daughter and son on a farm 10 miles north of Weyburn. In 1967 they moved to a home on King Street were they resided for the next 40 years. Josephine worked at Expert Dry Cleaners and then A-Ok Dry Cleaners and was an excellent seamstress. She absolutely loved being a grandmother and great grandmother and crocheted and knitted many gifts for all.

She enjoyed cooking and baking and everyone was always welcomed into their home. The Catholic faith was important to her and she devoted many volunteer hours as a member of the Altar Society. Josephine resided for the last few years at the Weyburn Special Care Home were the staff welcomed her with kindness and loving care. The memories, the smile, the humor and your love will live on in our hearts. Prayers for Josephine were held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church with Celebrant Fr. Francis Plaparampil. Interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK. Luncheon followed at McKenna Hall, Weyburn, SK. Pallbearers were: Chad Rode, Janelle Rowe, Alisha Bell, Troy Bell, Abby Gerry and Dustin Gerry. Honorary Pallbearers were all in attendance. For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Josephine may be made to Weyburn Special Care Home, Activities Department, 704 5th Street NE, Weyburn, SK. S4H 1A3.

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.”

Kenneth Paxman

Kenneth James Paxman, late of Colgate, SK passed away on July 21, 2022 at the age of 87 years. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Delois and Laura Paxman. Ken is survived by his wife, Jean; his children: Scott and daughters, Nicole and Morgan (Mike); Brett (Shishawna) and daughters, Shelby and Shenae; Greg (Kim) and daughters, Shayla (Brendon) and Jaedyn.

Ken is also survived by his great-granddaughters: Jessica, Josephine and Winnifred; and his sister Rhoda Yung.

Ken worked for the Department of Highways early in his life, where he met a lot of great friends and was able to travel much of the province. After he married Jean they settled at the family farm near Colgate in 1962. Ken’s identity was “farmer” and he embodied this title for most of his life. As he started to scale back his farm land, he switched his efforts to his large garden, where he grew enough potatoes to feed his whole family. He continued to actively farm until the end of harvest in 2021. Many people will remember Ken driving down the highway in his red and white grain truck, arm out the window and a smile on his face. Ken enjoyed watching all sports, particularly the CFL and the Roughriders. He liked to travel when he could and especially liked driving to Las Vegas.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Ken may be made to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation, Box 1416, Weyburn, SK, S4H 3J9. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (8480333 ~ 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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Lacrosse players excited to represent province at Canada Games

By Greg Nikkel Field lacrosse players Callie Dammann and Bethany Honig, and goalie Ty Petersen, will be on their way to Niagara, Ont., on Friday to compete with Team Sask in the Canada Summer Games, with matches starting on Sunday.

Honig, who has been playing the sport for six years now, noted she has played against many of her teammates before, and looks forward to being their teammates at the summer games.

“I had played against most of these girls for as long as I remember, as well as having the opportunity to do camps with them in Moose Jaw and Regina. I also had chance to try out with some of them for Team Sask in 2019 before it got shut down due to COVID. But now that I see all the improvement over these few short years, I’m even more excited. I think it’s great that

we can combine our talents and work as the first girl team in Saskatchewan,” she said.

“I have talked with the girls that I’m playing with and some of them have played for Team Sask before as well as went to Nationals. I think it’s awesome that they’ve been involved in national events before, and I look forward to playing with them at Canada Games in Niagara.”

Dammann is in her third year of lacrosse, and she noted she has never competed at this level of competition before because of the pandemic, which minimized the opportunities she had for playing other teams.

“There were no games, just practices, so it gave me time to develop skills. When I first started lacrosse, I never thought I would get to have an opportunity like this, and I’m extremely thankful I’m doing it with the people I am,” she said.

“I really enjoy the physical aspects of the game as well as the team work involved.

I also really enjoy playing games and meeting new people while I play. I am looking forward to competing at this high of a competition level and meeting people from all over Canada.”

Honig added she also loves the game. “I enjoy this sport because it’s super highpaced and there’s always something new to learn. I also think it’s such a cool sport as it is a combination of many other sports such as hockey, football, and basketball.”

Both girls have met many of their teammates as they have played against them or attended camps with them, and they look forward to playing as a team for the province.

“I have had the chance to meet the other players I’m playing with on this team prior to tryouts. They all have amazing skills and great at-

titudes which makes the game that much more fun to play. Playing with girls can be challenging at times, but I wouldn’t change it for anything,” said Honig.

“I know all my teammates and we all have been working together since November when tryouts began.

We all have been getting to know each other since then and bonded very quickly and became close friends,” added Dammann.

Honig said there is another aspect of the Summer Games she is looking forward to.

“I’m most looking forward to meeting players from all over Canada and trading pins with them. I think trading pins is a super fun way to not only make new friends but also to have a memory of the games.

I am also looking forward to playing in a different province because I’ve never really had the chance to do that before.”

Ready for the Canada Summer Games

Field lacrosse players Callie Dammann and Bethany Honig are excited to be part of Team Sask heading to the Canada Summer Games. The girls will leave for Niagara, Ont., on Friday and games will start on Sunday.

Photo – Shelley Dammann

Six Weyburn Lacrosse athletes will compete with Team Sask.

Weyburn Lacrosse has six athletes who will be competing with Team Sask in field and box lacrosse national championships.

For box lacrosse, Maddox Mohan will play in the 12U category, and Nash Hignett and Alex Labrecque will compete in the 14U age category.

The Box Lacrosse National Championship will be held in Langley, B.C. on Aug. 15-20.

Team tryouts for Team Sask began in February and March, and players participated in house and A programs in Weyburn from April to June.

The team selection was made in June, and as the house and A programs are done with their seasons, the teams have been practicing in July and August in Regina and Saskatoon, usually on each weekend.

The team is made up of athletes from throughout the province, and will compete against other provincial teams for the championship.

Both the 12U and 14U teams traveled to Winnipeg on July 23-24 for three exhibition games versus Manitoba, and both teams won all of their games.

The Field Lacrosse National Championship will be held in Fredericton, N.B. over the Labour Day weekend, from Sept. 2-4.

Weyburn players with

Team Sask include Ryder Hignett, Sawyer Leko and Jack Missal, all 15U-level players.

The tryouts for Team Sask were in February and March, and the team was selected after the house provincials were held in late June, with practices through the summer in Regina and Saskatoon.

The entire team, including the three Weyburn athletes, participated in the Premier Lacrosse League camp on July 18-21, with coaches and players from the league on hand to help develop the players. This was the first camp of its kind in Canada.

Fundraising has been ongoing with the athletes, as they have been lining up sponsors and holding a pasta night at Boston Pizza.

From Aug. 1-5, there is a Facebook auction with donations from local businesses or individuals, and today, Aug. 3, there will be a barbecue at the Weyburn Credit Union community room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They will be selling burgers and hot dogs, with chips and a pop for $7 a person.

“This is a great opportunity to represent Saskatchewan lacrosse at the national level,” said coach Charles Hignett. “They are ambassadors for lacrosse, and will develop their lacrosse skills and make lifelong friends.”

Kicking the ball over the net

Hallberg wins two provincial golf championships

By David Willberg, Estevan Mercury Weyburn golfer Rick Hallberg has added two more provincial titles to his collection.

Hallberg captured both the Saskatchewan midmasters men’s tournament, which is for golfers age 40 and up, and the senior men’s provincial title for those 55 and over, at the Golf Saskatchewan provincials held at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course in Estevan.

It’s the third straight year he has won the provincial senior men’s title.

Hallberg entered the final round Thursday trailing in both divisions. He wound up winning both by one stroke over Brent Wotypka of Swift Current’s Elmwood Golf Club.

“I played a lot of patient golf. I didn’t take a lot of chances, but just tried to keep the ball in play and not have any big holes,” said Hallberg.

He finished with a threeround total of 217, thanks to a 72 in the first round, a 73 in the second and a 72 in the third. Wotypka started with a 76, and then fired back-toback 71s to finish second.

“I thought I’d have to probably shoot under par.

And then Colin (Coben) started running into a little bit of trouble, which is very unusual, because he’s always so steady. I felt bad for him. We were riding together in the cart. It would have been nice if he would have had his normal game.”

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was third in the senior men’s event with a 220 (74-74-72).

Hillstad also finished first in the super senior event for those 65 and up, one stroke better than Colin Coben of Delisle.

Hallberg said there were a lot of good golfers in the tournament.

“It’s tough to beat these guys. I didn’t really expect to win this year, I’ve been struggling a little bit, but I seemed to put it together this week.”

He is looking forward to playing at nationals, but he recognizes there will be some tough competition.

Hallberg was back at Woodlawn over the August long weekend for the annual Frametech Classic. Competing in the senior men’s division, he had a 2-under par 214 total for the tournament, finishing five strokes better than Scott Blackstock.

Hallberg shot a 72 in the first round, a 67 in the second and a 75 in the third.

Weyburn junior golfer wins Juvenile boys title Canada’s number-one played Junior Golf Tour, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour, stopped in Saskatoon on July 25-26, hosting both Mini (12U) and Junior (U19) Tour stops with close to 150 competitive young golfers taking part altogether.

In the Junior Tour event, the MJT-Golf Saskatchewan Order of Merit (OOM) Series at Moon Lake Golf and Country Club, a packed field competed for titles in six divisions through some stormy weather.

Darien Herlick, 16, of Weyburn, won the MJT Juvenile Boys division title by one stroke with strong rounds of 73 and 73, for a total score of 146, also securing his second MJT victory of the 2022 season.

In his first round, he had five birdies, and three in the second round.

“All my hard work is paying off, finally. I didn’t lose one ball this tournament, which was very difficult with these rainy and windy conditions,” said Darien.

The next stop in the province is the MJT-Golf

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Junior golfer wins Juvenile title

Weyburn junior golfer Darien Herlick, 16, showed the trophy he won for claiming the Juvenile Boys title at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour event held in Saskatoon on July 25-26.

Photo – courtesy MJT Golf

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Hort Society holds annual Rose, Lily and Perennial show

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Thrills, spills at Midale Bull Bash

Bull-riding champ in Midale Landing in the dirt before the buzzer

Review Photo 1596 – Greg Nikkel

Bull rider William Barrows, the top-ranked rookie bull rider in the pro standings, had an early exit in his ride on Bob Cat, during the Midale Bull Bash on Friday evening. Of the 15 riders who competed in two rounds, only two riders were able to stay on to record scores after the eight-second buzzer.

Landing in the dirt

Aaron Roy of Yellow Grass, a three-time PBR bull-riding champion, was one of 15 bull riders who lined up to ride for the chance to win money at Midale’s Bull Bash on Friday evening. He ended up in second place overall.

Hanging on with a strong grip Review Photo 1234 – Greg Nikkel

Cassidy Jackson didn’t hang on very long as she took part in the fun mutton busting event, held prior to the bull-riding at the Midale Bull Bash on Friday evening.

Review Photo 1242 – Greg Nikkel

Review Photo 1677 – Greg Nikkel

Sterling Corcoran had no intention of letting his grip loose as he rode this sheep in the mutton-busting event prior to the bull riding at the Midale Bull Bash on Friday evening. He lasted longer than any other young rider.

Cowboys, bulls fight it out at Midale Bull Bash Hundreds of people were treated to a night of rodeo action Friday with the return of the 14th edition of the Midale Bull Bash. “ I t wa s a g r e a t night,” said event committee member Adam Carlson. “It was a great crowd here. The stands were all full. I was very happy with the turnout that happened and we had a good show put on.”

He estimates at least 600 people were in attendance.

Fifteen riders were entered in the bull riding. In the first round, Aaron Roy of Yellow Grass, who is a threetime Professional Bull Riders world champion, was in top spot after recording an 83 while aboard a bull named Painted Price.

Lonnie Phillips, who hails from Elko, B.C., was the only other rider to stay on a bull for the full eight seconds, and he recorded a score of 79.5 while atop Money Moves.

In the second round, Phillips had a score of 88.5 on Crossfires Blackjack and was the only successful rider.

He had the winning aggregate of 168 points between the two rides.

There was also a grudge match for $500 between Stefan Tonita and William Burrows, but both were bucked off, so they split the cash.

Carlson pointed out the grudge match is organized every year as an extra feature. The top riders are offered the

opportunity to battle for more money, but when Phillips and Roy declined, the opportunity was passed to another rider, who selected his opponent.

RKO’s Dirty Work was named the top bull of the event based on how well he bucked.

“There was a very high calibre of bulls, and there was some good trying and a good show by the riders. Lots of guys rode well, but just didn’t make the eight seconds,” said Carlson.

Caught up in the harness

A cabaret was held after the Bull Bash, with Crossroads providing the music.

Carlson noted this was the first time they have been able to have the Bull Bash since 2019. Last year the pandemic restrictions were lifted just before their traditional date of the August long weekend.

“It was very, very awesome. We were wanting to have it last year, but we just missed the cutoff for restrictions being lifted last year, so

we decided not to do it last year, but we sure wanted to do it,” said Carlson. “It was great to have it back, and it was great to be able to get out and see people again and be able to have good conversations with people and catch up.”

Barrel racing was h e l d o n S a t u r d a y.

Tanya Leonard, riding ZZ Rare Crimespree, had the fastest time at 18.924 seconds. Jamie Levesque, aboard Honey, was second at 19.116 seconds.

Review Photo 1632 – Greg Nikkel

There were a few scary moments after bull rider Weston Davidson was bucked off, but his hand was caught in the rigging and the bull kept bucking and spinning. The two bullfighters, Logan Cadillac and Josh Habraley, were able to distract the bull and loosened Weston’s hand from the rigging, allowing him to safely get away.This was part of the action in the rodeo arena at Midale’s 14th Bull Bash, held on Friday evening for the first time since 2019.

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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- August 3, 2022

Ag history comes alive in Midale

Demonstrating harvest operations from earlier days

Review Photo 1943 – Greg Nikkel

A crew fed an antique Case threshing machine as part of a threshing demonstration held as part of Midale’s annual threshing bee on Saturday on the heritage village grounds. The demonstration was held following the parade of antique tractors by the Souris Valley Antique Association through the village.

How to rock-climb on the prairies Watching the grain fill up the wagon

Review Photo 1990 – Greg Nikkel

Harrison and Christian Stroeder watched the grain flow into the wagon from the antique threshing machine, during the threshing demonstration on Saturday at Midale’s Pioneer Echoes event. The demonstration showed how harvesting used to be done in the 1930s and 40s in the southeast region. A parade of antique tractors was held prior to the demonstration, and buildings in the heritage village were open for visitors to check out over the weekend.

Children carefully made their way up the rock-climbing wall, set up on Main Street in Midale’s heritage village.

The popular attraction was part of the Pioneer Echoes event in Midale, which included an antique tractor parade, threshing demonstration and food on Saturday and Sunday.

Review Photo 1793 – Greg Nikkel

A parade of antique tractors Riding the barrel-train

Review Photo 8332 – Greg Nikkel

Don Ereth drove his lawn tractor to pull a barrel-train around Midale’s heritage village, a popular attraction for Pioneer Echoes days held on Saturday and Sunday.

The two-day event included an antique tractor parade, threshing bee, and a pancake breakfast to start both days.

Review Photo 1841 – Greg Nikkel

Lyle Stomp of Fillmore drove an antique John Deere steel-wheeled tractor as part of the parade of antique tractors through Midale’s heritage village on Saturday, during the Pioneer Echoes event over the weekend. The event, put on by the Souris Valley Antique Association, inlcuded an old-time threshing bee, along with buildings in the heritage village open for viewing. Some served fried bread or saskatoon pie as part of the day.

Classy cars on display in Midale

Classy cars on display at Midale

Photo – courtesy Scott Sabenow

There were many classic and vintage cars and trucks on display for the Classy Car Show, held as part of Midale’s Pioneer Echoes weekend. There were a total of 28 vehicles parked by Midale Central School for the show, with many visitors coming for the tractor parade and threshing bee.

Antique automobiles were on display in Midale on Sunday during the annual Classy Car Show, as part of the weekend’s Pioneer Echoes event.

Tw e n t y - e i g h t vehicles were parked on the heritage village grounds for the event.

Dustin Soroko of Macoun won the award for the classiest car, a 1932 hot rod, and he pocketed a $100 co-op gift card.

S c o t t S t a b e n ow with the car show

was pleased with the vehicles that were on display.

“We had a pretty mixed variety this year,” he said. “We had a few trucks, we had a few cars, we had few older cars. But it was mainly hot rods, classic muscle cars.”

Everybody who was at the car show had a beautiful vehicle on display, he said. And there were lots of interesting people who entered a vehicle.

Stabenow said they

wanted to have some semi-trucks entered for the show, but none were registered this year.

Lots of people turned out for the show.

The Souris Valley Antique Association’s annual Pioneer Echoes weekend was held at the same time, and many who came for the threshing bee also ventured to the car show.

“We had a lot of people from the threshing bee, and just locals from around town,” he said.