Weyburn Review - April 12, 2023

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Vol.114 No. 15 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 10 Pages

Loving for a baby goat

Baby goats were brought to the Wor-Kin Shop for some cuddles with participants.

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Reaching out to those in crisis

The Weyburn Rotary Club made and distributed 16 totes for people in crisis, providing them to four community agencies.

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Students draw designs onto Ukrainian Easter eggs

Grade 5 students at Assiniboia Park school learned all about the processes involved in making Ukrainian Easter eggs, or

Shay, and at right are Lexi and Rhett. A number of volunteers, including retired teachers, came to help guide the students through the steps.

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Gofundme fundraiser to help buy van for Weyburn boy

A gofundme page has been set up for Isaiah Evans and his family of Weyburn, to help them buy a custom medical van to enable transportation for the boy.

The son of Janelle and Ken Evans, he has an older brother Liam and a younger sister Grace, and they live on a farm just outside of Weyburn.

Isaiah attends Legacy Park Elementary School, with the assistance of his educational aide, Shannon Seitz, and his nurse, Jan Cibart. His mom, Janelle, explained the medical condi-

tions that Isaiah lives with, and the challenges they have created for him and his family.

“Isaiah was born with multiple dislocations and severely clubbed feet. Currently, he can’t even wear shoes, let alone place weight on his feet. His knees are dislocated and so is his right hip. He also has severe scoliosis. Isaiah will never be able to walk. He has undergone many surgeries on his legs and spine to aid him as he develops, and his wheelchair is his permanent source of transport.

“Isaiah also has an ab-

normal airway so he has had a trach since two months of age. At night when he is sleeping he needs a special machine to give him more support so he doesn’t stop breathing. He is also on oxygen 24 hours a day. His list of equipment is long and it needs to be taken with him everywhere he goes,” she said.

To transport him, Isaiah travels laying across the bench seat in the family van, because his wheelchair will not fit in a standard vehicle. Instead, his family has to lay him down to accommodate his complex medical needs.

Old Soo Theatre building set for demolition on May 1

The Weyburn Theatre Community Service Cooperative (WTCSC) will move one step closer to realizing its dream of a new theatre, as demolition of the old Soo Theatre building has been set for around May 1.

The City of Weyburn has been without a theater since the Soo Theatre

operated by Landmark Cinemas was closed permanently in January of 2018.

The co-operative received a big boost in February when the Young Fellows Club donated $100,000 to sponsor the party room in the new theatre complex.

This sponsorship is for

the WTCSC’s Party Room and completes another Pillar Contribution for the group.

The Party Room will be located inside of the new movie theater complex and available for events such as birthday parties, sports team wind-ups and a variety of other small group activities.

“It is incredibly frustrating for him and a physical challenge for his adults as he needs to be lifted in and out of their vehicle,” said the family’s post on the gofundme page.

The Evans family has found out that Ford Canada has a medical transit version of their family model van, in which Isaiah could travel safely with room to accommodate his medical equipment and wheelchair.

Isaiah requires frequent trips to Saskatoon to meet with his medical team and this van would make that a much easier and more

comfortable travelling experience. This would allow Isaiah to attend events in the community and travel with his family.

The gofundme page is hoping to raise $100,000 towards the cost of this medical van.

As of Tuesday morning, the page had raised $18,055 from 105 donations.

The family and friends of the Evans are planning a number of fundraiser events in the coming weeks, to assist with the costs of buying this van.

Janelle noted there would be an immense benefit for Isaiah to have

such transportation, far beyond just taking him to medical appointments.

“Though the list of Isaiah’s physical abnormalities is overwhelming to say the least, his mind is brilliant. He is like any other seven-year-old boy who wants to wander the toy aisle at Walmart, go for sleepovers at his grandparents’, attend any event his big brother is in, and go on adventures. His love for life is contagious,” she said.

To donate on the fundraiser page, click onto https://www.gofundme. com/f/aht3cv-isaiahsjourney.

Review Photo 3440 – Greg Nikkel

pysanka, on Wednesday. At left are Denver and

Brayden’s adventures at American Idol end Photo 7705 – courtesy Brayden King Singer Brayden King posed one last time with an Idol sign, after he was told by the judges he would not be moving on to the next round of American Idol. He made the top 55 list of performers to the “Showstoppers” round, after surviving two tough nights of Hollywood Week. He will be bringing his band’s tour to Weyburn on Friday, April 21, and will perform for the students at his alma mater, the Weyburn Comp, and then later at Pumpjacks.

Weyburn Concert Series announces new season lineup

The schedule of concerts for 2023-24 was announced by the Weyburn Concert Series on Wednesday night, featuring a variety of entertainment with six events planned.

The announcement was made at the concert with the MOTUS O Dance Theatre’s production of “Prisoner of Tehran” at the Cugnet Centre.

For the coming year, the Concert Series will open with the show, Gaslighter: Songs of the Chicks on Thursday, Sept. 7.

This concert will bring the biggest hits of the Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks), who are the top selling female group of all time, bridging country and pop.

YF Wives’ Women of Distinction gala sold out

The Weyburn YF Wives Club received nominations in four categories for their very first Women of Distinction Awards, to be presented at a gala celebration on Friday, May 5 at McKenna Hall.

The gala event was sold out over the Easter weekend before tickets could be offered to the public.

The black tie formal evening will start with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and supper at 6:30 p.m., with the awards and entertainment to follow.

The nominees are as follows:

In the category of the Weyburn Credit Union Workplace Excellence, the nominees are Anne Phair, Tana Torkelson, Tamara Seghers and Terra HartleyOrtman.

The nominees for the YF Wives Community Service Award are: Jordan Szczecinski, Terra Hartley-Ortman, Sandra LaRose, Anne Phair, June Fletcher and Monica Petersen.

The nominees for the Access Communications Exceptional Entrepreneur Award are: Kendra Sutherland, Mandi Mazer, Lori

McIntosh, Whitney Johnson, Alyssa DeMarchi and Sandra LaRose. The nominees for the

Weyburn Oilwomen’s Young Woman of Distinction are Jola Bell-Erb and Alex Clarke.

City of Weyburn issues call for nominations

A public notice released Wednesday calls for the nominations of candidates for the office of councillor for the City of Weyburn.

Nominations open April 11 and close April 26. Candidates interested

in running can acquire nomination packages at the returning office at city hall or on the City of Weyburn website at weyburn.ca/elections/candidate-information/.

Nomination packages include: Candidates booklet; Nomination form; Public disclosure form; Candidate profile requirements.

Weyburn residents interested in running in the byelection are encouraged to contact returning officer Donette Richter.

The term for the incoming councillor will be from May 2023 to November 2024. The byelection day is May 31, with advance polls on May 25 and 27.

Voters can find more information on the upcoming byelection on the City of Weyburn website.

Gaslighter members are Juno award winner Shannon Saunders, Tracy Masson and Emily Ashcroft, who are backed by a full live band.

The next show is Diyet and the Love Soldiers on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Diyet is an Indigenous singer-songwriter from the Yukon, and she blends alternative country, folk and traditional music with her native Southern Tutchone language and stories. The Love Soldiers are her husband and collaborator, Robert van Lieshout, and Juno-award winning producer Bob Hamilton.

The Christmas show for this season will be “Christmas with the Ennis Sisters”, and will be onstage on Thursday, Nov. 30.

The sisters are Maureen, Karen and Teresa, who marked their 25th anniversary of performing in 2022. Among their performances was a concert for international leaders and delegates at the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Juno Beach. They will have a mix of original songs, holiday classics, humourous recitations and a little Irish step-dancing.

Sketch comedy will be featured at the show, “Middle Raged”, on Wednesday,

Feb. 7, 2024, a live sketch comedy starring Geri Hall and Gary Pearson.

Hall is an alumnus of 22 Minutes and Second City, while Pearson was a writer for “Corner Gas” and MadTV. The show will feature songs and sketch comedy by Hall and Pearson, who deal with a couple being middle-aged and trying to keep romance alive.

A night of bluegrass and rockabilly sounds will be featured for the concert by Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys on Monday, April 22. Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who has earned several music awards, including Roots/Folk Artist of the Year and Album of the Year in 2022.

The final concert will be “Reckless: The Ultimate Tribute to Bryan Adams” on Sunday, May 5.

Reckless is a tribute band that specializes in recreating the energy and music of Canadian rocker Bryan Adams, with Sherman Friesen as lead vocalist and guitarist.

All concerts will be at the Cugnet Centre, with a start-time of 7:30 p.m.

The 2023-24 season ticket prices are $150 for adults for the season, if they are bought before June 15, or $165 after June 15. For children and students, the price is $50 prior to June 15, of $65 afterward.

Advance tickets for single shows are $45 for adults and $20 for children and students, and at the door of each concert, tickets are $50 for adults or $25 for children and students.

Memberships and advance tickets will be available at the Weyburn Review office at 904 East Avenue, or Old Fashion Foods at 122 Third Street. Information and tickets can be found online at www. weyburnconcertseries.ca.

Ticket information is also available from Judy Van Betuw at 306-861-3241.

Playing catch with a Roughrider Review Photo 0585 – Greg Nikkel Isaiah Evans had the chance to play catch with Riders running back Frankie Hickson, during a recent visit to his school, Legacy Park Elementary. A gofundme page has been set up to help out Isaiah and his family, to buy a van outfitted to transport him and his wheelchair. Currently it is a struggle as he has to be laid down on the back seat of the family’s vehicle to travel anywhere.

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Extra loving for a little goat

A Wor-Kin Shop participant gives a little extra loving to a goat that had visited the program. Rhonda and Jeremy Garling brought goats Lydia, Blue and JJ to visit participants at the Wor-Kin Shop on April 5.

Photo - Courtesy Wor-Kin Shop

Weyburn police investigate vandalism of a vehicle

The Weyburn Police Service responded to 84 calls for service during the week of April 3-9, resulting in a total of 18 charges. Of the charges, six were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, 11 under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA), and one under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

Early Tuesday morning, the Weyburn Police Service received a report of a vehicle that had been vandalized while parked in the owner’s driveway. Sometime during the night, a bottle of hot sauce was poured onto the vehicle and then the bottle was thrown through the window causing damage to the vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

Sometime during the

past week, a business compound was entered and a large amount of wire was cut off equipment and stolen. This matter is currently under investigation.

Police responded to a domestic disturbance in which one party called to request assistance in calming their partner who had ingested a controlled substance and was experiencing emotional distress. Officers attended and ultimately transported an adult female to the Weyburn General Hospital for assessment and treatment. No charges resulted.

A traffic stop conducted on a vehicle that was noticed without a visible license plate on Thursday night turned into much more. The vehicle was found to have

a temporary permit, but the driver was found to be suspended.

The adult female driver, who had an infant passenger with her, was uncooperative with police and initially provided a false name, which the officer compared to the data available and discovered it did not match the driver. The female now faces several charges as further investigation revealed she was also in possession of a controlled substance as well as a firearm.

Late Sunday night, an officer noticed a vehicle with several occupants that had a broken taillight. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and further investigation resulted in the adult male driver being charged for impaired driving.

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Weyburn Care-A-Van Society selling pies for Mother’s Day

The Weyburn Care-AVan Society are taking orders for pies for Mother’s Day, as a fundraiser towards the purchase of a new mini-van.

The Care-A-Van Society has partnered with the Harvest Pie Company for the pies, and there is a deadline of Friday, April 21, to get the orders in.

The pies will be made and delivered by May 4, in time for Mother’s Day, which this year falls on Sunday, May 14. There are options for glutenfree pies available.

To order pies, contact either 306-861-2219, or call Myron Fletcher at 306-861-0507, or they can be ordered through a board member.

Service also responded to a variety of other calls including alarms, domestic disturbances, suspicious persons or vehicles, mental health concerns, requests to check on an individual’s wellbeing, harassing communications, and calls relating to animals, parking, or other bylaw concerns.

*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).

The van the organization currently rents is a decade old and is in need of replacement.

“It’s quite handy. It’s

an end-load van, like the old one is, and preferably can be used for one wheelchair,” said Myron Fletcher.

The van can be rented and driven by family to transport one person in a wheelchair to such destinations as family events, such as a wedding or funeral, or for a doctor’s appointment in Regina.

The fundraising campaign has nearly reached their goal for the new van, and it is hoped the pie sale will help them reach that point.

Fletcher noted the goal is to raise around $95,000, much higher than the $45,000 it cost for the 2013 van they are currently using. Prices for vans, particularly ones fitted for transporting of wheelchairs, have gone up a lot in the last couple of years.

NOTICE

WEYBURN UTILITY BOARD ANNUAL MEETING OF SUBSCRIBERS

Public notice is hereby given that a meeting of the subscribers of the Weyburn Utility Board will be held at the RM of Weyburn Office, 1633-1st Avenue N.E., Weyburn on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of receiving reports and the nomination and election of candidates for the office of Director for Divisions 1,3,5 for a two year term.

Singing about taking a bath

Review Photo 3383 – Greg Nikkel

The WCS junior choir sang the 50s song, Splish Splash, as they provided entertainment for the dessert night fundraiser at the Weyburn Comp on April 4 in the Cugnet Centre. They were accompanied by Brayden Jensen on piano. The dessert night was held to raise funds for extracurricular activities at the school.

Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Alien Angus catches up with Weyburn news Alien Angus takes a moment to catch up with the local news and events, by visiting the Weyburn Review. Rollin’ With the Gnomes, organized by the Weyburn Arts Council, provides an opportunity for people to search for hidden gnomes around the city, then hide them in a new location.

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Weyburn lawyer given King’s Counsel designation

Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers were distinguished with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation at Government House in Regina.

“These are the first King’s Counsel designations in the province since 1952, when Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended the Throne,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. “I extend my heartiest congratulations to these 2022 recipients.”

The title of Queen’s Counsel was created by Queen Elizabeth I in the late 1500s. Originally called the “Queen’s learned counsel,” they personally represented the Queen.The first Q.C. appointee was Sir Francis Bacon during the Elizabethan period. When King James I came to the Throne in 1603, Bacon was confirmed as a King’s Counsel, the first formal K.C. appointment.

In 1952, with the ascension of Queen Elizabeth II, King’s Counsel became Queen’s Coun -

sel. The title changed again in September 2022, with the succession of King Charles III. Originally, King’s or Queen’s Counsel served only the Crown and did not take undertake any action that opposed it. Eventually, the position became simply an honorary recognition of leaders at the Bar.

In Saskatchewan, approximately 15 members of the Bar are appointed every year. As of 2021, there were 2,087 members of the Bar in Saskatchewan. Fewer than one per cent of members of the Bar receive this designation annually. The lawyers recognized for their con -

tributions to the legal profession and public service in Saskatchewan included Scott Moffat of Moffat and Company, Weyburn. He was admitted to the bar in 1998.

King’s Counsel appointments are based on recommendations from a selection committee consisting of Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan or the Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench, as well as past presidents of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Bar Association and Law Society of Saskatchewan.

Prov’l government

passes Saskatchewan Firearms Act

The provincial government passed The Saskatchewan Firearms Act on Thursday to enhance public safety across Saskatchewan and protect the rights of lawful firearms owners.

“It is important for Saskatchewan to have its own provincial firearms legislation to ensure the concerns of responsible firearms owners are taken into account,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell said. “This legislation will create a strong, consistent framework to enhance public safety and support the proud tradition of responsible firearms use and ownership in this province.”

The Act will, with respect to recent changes by the federal government that impact lawful firearms owners:

• establish licensing requirements for seizure agents involved in firearms expropriation;

• require and oversee fair compensation for any firearms being seized; and

• require forensic and ballistic testing of seized firearms.

It will also establish a provincial firearms regulatory system that will promote the safe and responsible use of firearms.

This legislation will be primarily administered by the Saskatchewan Firearms Office. The Office will also take on an expanded role in prosecuting non-violent provincial firearms offenses.

“The Saskatchewan

Firearms Act is critical to our work to improve public safety, promote responsible firearms ownership and assist the police in addressing crimes committed with illegal firearms,” Chief Firearms Officer Robert Freberg said. “This legislation, and the significant funding we have received in this year’s provincial budget, will be put to good use as we continue to develop the Saskatchewan Firearms Office.” Government has dedicated approximately $8.9 million to the Saskatchewan Firearms Office in the 2023-24 budget, which will include funding for initiatives such as:

• Creating a Central Management and Services (CMS) unit to administer the Firearms Act in Saskatchewan, which includes jurisdiction over the licensing, storage, transportation and carrying of firearms ($2.2 million);

• Establishing a Firearms Compensation Committee to determine the fair market value of any firearms, ammunition and related accessories being expropriated by the federal government ($1.3 million);

• Constructing a Saskatchewan Firearms Ballistics Lab to support police services and provide timely access to Saskatchewan-based ballistics and firearms expertise ($927,000); and,

• Enhancing training and education regarding safe storage and firearms licensing.

Weyburn-Estevan area has most interest for oil-gas leases

The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering held on April 4 raised $11,113,459.75 for the province.

Of the 147 parcels posted this sale, 105 parcels received acceptable

bids. These bids covered 22,424.53 hectares.

The Weyburn-Estevan area saw the most interest, bringing in $6,439,086.16 for 50 leases totaling 4,346.132 hectares. There were 53 leases posted for the sale.

The total bonus re -

Spring road bans now in place

strictions begin in March, once winter weights end on March 15. However, due to colder weather last month, restrictions were delayed.

ceived in this area was $6,439,086.16, an average of $1,481.57/hectare. This compares to $981,870.64, an average of $539.74/hectare at the last offering.

The highest bonus bid in this area was $2,615,989.22 for a 258.692-hectare lease. This lease is located 19 km northeast of Midale and was awarded to Buffalo Hill Resources Ltd.

The $10,112.37 per hectare bid was the highest dollars per hectare received on a parcel in this area.

Another lease 15 km northeast of Midale received a bid of $1,255,202.00, or $6,475.02 per hectare. This 193.853-hectare lease was awarded to Midale Petroleums Ltd. These leases are prospective for oil in the

Frobisher Beds and the Bakken Formation. An exploration licence, totaling 747.744 hectares, received a bonus bid of $1,165,650.64 or $1,558.89 per hectare. This licence is located east of Maidstone and was awarded to Millennium Land Ltd. The next scheduled date for a public offering in Saskatchewan is June 6, 2023.

“Weight restrictions prevent damage during spring thaw to pavement and the ground beneath the road,” Highways Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “They reduce maintenance costs and enhance safety.” The road bans reduce allowable weights on RM roads and secondary weight on provincial highways by 10 to 15 per cent and usually last about six weeks.  Typically, the road re -

With warmer temperatures and longer days coming, the 2023 restrictions will be province wide. In previous years, bans have been phased in by region because spring temperatures arrive sooner in the south.

The 2023 spring restrictions will remain in place for up to six weeks.

To check which highways are impacted, please visit saskatchewan.ca/ trucking. Spring road bans will be posted under the “New Spring Order” link.

Weyburn Denture Clinic

Photo 3793 – courtesy Monica Osborn

The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show board donated $15,000 to the Young Fellows Club of Weyburn on Wednesday, to go towards the purchase of a new smoker. The Young Fellows lost their previous smoker when it caught on fire as they prepared to serve the prime rib supper at the Oil Show. Young Fellows members include, in the back row, Chad Ror, Ryan Skjerdal, Jeremy Wall, Ryan Bader and Warren Douglas. In front are Young Fellows Rob Stephanson, Todd Bedore and Chad Bailey, with Oil Show representatives Monica Osborn, Nikki Dickie, Dan Cugnet, and Young Fellows member Andy Barber.

Picking out desserts at fundraiser

Photo 3374 – Greg Nikkel Weyburn area residents were able to drop by the Weyburn Comp and enjoy dessert and student entertainment on April 4, as the school hosted a fundraiser evening for their extracurricular activities. There were performances by school bands and choirs during the evening, held in the Cugnet Centre.

SCOTT MOFFAT

& review

Provincial government is on the right track

It isn’t easy being a province that is actively ignored and even openly disliked by the federal government.

Saskatchewan has shown herself to be resilient, stubborn and willing to stand up for herself, as she has done throughout its history.

With an unreasonable Liberal government hell-bent on destroying and removing the energy industry, in spite of the fact we are going to need our oil and gas resources for years to come yet, the province came up with the Saskatchewan First Act.

More recently, they passed the Saskatchewan Firearms Act, again because of the overreach of a federal government with their own agenda.

It’s very telling that the Liberals mindset is so easily discerned, as when Justice Minister David Lametti, speaking to the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, made comments that he would look at rescinding the Natural Resource Transfer Agreements.

These agreements with the provinces have been in place since 1930, and give jurisdictional control to the provinces over their natural resources.

First Nations leaders made the point that they weren’t exactly consulted on this matter before those agreements were put into place.

This may be a fair point for consideration, and a dialogue then should take place with the provincial government on that issue – but the federal government has no right and no place to interject their opinions into the matter.

The natural resources belong to the provinces to do as they see fit, and therefore if First Nations groups have a problem with that, there needs to be discussions held on how to resolve it. This is all part of the efforts for reconciliation, which is ongoing on a number of fronts, and will be for a long time to come.

Meantime, both Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are understandably upset and angered by the comments, pointing out that this would be an overstep by the federal government into an area they have no right to be intervening in.

The justice minister may have been speaking out of turn, or more likely, he was simply parroting the Liberal line of thinking. After all, the Liberals have been openly hostile to certain natural resources under control of Saskatchewan and Alberta, and have not relented no matter how many people are hurt, how many jobs are lost and how many millions of dollars it has cost the economy.

What the out-of-line comments show is that the provincial government was right to pass the Saskatchewan First Act, and they need to keep on making sure our province’s rights are not unfairly trampled under the foot of the Liberal government. — Greg

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Many people in the Weyburn area found themselves watching American Idol in the last couple of weeks, with local-grown talent Brayden King as a contestant in the initial go-round.

His journey to this rather big stage began when producers saw his music videos and contacted him about auditioning for their show.

He did a couple of virtual auditions, then they flew him and his dad to Las Vegas for four days, and he did a successful audition in front of the three celebrity judges, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.

Brayden had his golden ticket to go compete in Hollywood Week, and even though they never showed any of his performances, he was good enough to survive the two nights and advance to the top 55 group.

The “Showstoppers” round saw the competitors group cut down to 26, and unfortunately, Brayden was not selected for this group, who will now go to Hawaii to compete. No matter what, we in Weyburn are proud of Brayden and to see his talent take him this far, in that competition viewed throughout the world.

By Greg Nikkel

The unfortunate thing is that he’s Canadian, and wasn’t dramatic enough, apparently.

If you watched the shows, and didn’t record it so you could fast-forward through it later, some things became clear about the show.

One, it’s the ones who were all dramatic, or teary, or had the amazing back-stories, that ended up being shown, complete with footage shot in the singer’s home town.

And if you followed the ones who ended up being shown night after night, one might get the idea some of the contestants were pre-selected to go through, even when they very, very clearly showed they didn’t deserve it talent-wise.

Take the pair on duets night who forgot the words, and winged it onstage. Sure, they knew how to sing, but were very poorly prepared to perform in front of a TV audience. But did they get cut, as they deserved? No, they provided drama for the show, so they were shown, while Brayden was not, even though he clearly impressed the judges both times he was on stage.

In the end, you have to judge if the singer has actual talent, or if they’re just there for the drama.

MORE OR LESS

By Leslie Coulter Email: lcoulter@weyburnreview.com

Coming to a theatre near you

With the demolition date set for the Soo Theatre, I took a moment to recall some of the movies I’ve seen there.

Heading downtown with friends for the Saturday matinee in the 1970s to see Snoopy Come Home, or one of the Herbie the Lovebug movies, was always a treat.

I sometimes tagged along with my older siblings and their friends to the evening show. My sister, her friend and I saw the iconic movie Jaws at the Soo.

Grease and Saturday Night Fever were among the other classics.

When I had children of my own, we saw Shrek, ALL the Minion movies and Hotel Transylvania there, and many, many others.

We’d often take their Grandma, and even though she couldn’t hear well, she enjoyed being with the kids and the popcorn, of course!

The most powerful movie I saw at the Soo Theatre was The Passion of the Christ. You could have heard a pin drop as the audience exited the building.

All of my memories of our little theatre span over 50 years. I have missed, and I’m sure many others have as well, having a movie theatre.

It’s exciting to see the plans for the new Weyburn Theatre.Thank you to those who had a vision and are bringing it to fruition, and our community for supporting it.

I wonder what the first movie to play there will be. Whatever it is, I’ll be there.

Airbourne Gymnastics athletes earn medals at Saskatoon meet

Weyburn’s Airbourne Gymnastics club competed in Saskatoon on April 6 and 7, at the Can Am Personal Best competition, attended by the levels 3, 4, 7, 8, and Xcel Gold athletes.

The following are the results: For Canadian Competitive Program level 3 athletes (CCP3), age 10: Payton Bell placed seventh on bars; Brynn Huebner placed fifth on vault and beam, seventh on floor, eighth All Around, and she earned a medal for achieving her personal best score of the season, of 33.775 out of 40. Brynn also has qualified for Provincials in May, also in Saskatoon this year.

In the age 11-14 category, Emily McLeod earned her personal best medal with a score of 32.2; Kamryn Dammann placed fifth on vault, fourth on beam, and earned a medal for her personal best

score of the season, 33.8; Shay Warren placed third on vault, eighth on bars, fifth on beam, eighth All Around, and earned her personal best medal with a score of 34.175; Isa -

belle Cugnet tied eighth on vault, first on beam, third on floor, and fifth All Around; Lexi Heimlick tied for eighth on vault, placed first on bars, seventh on beam, fourth on floor, and third All Around, also earning her personal best of the season with a score of 35.975; Sadie Hodgkin placed second on vault and beam, fifth on bars, first on floor, and first All Around, making her the top level 3 for ages 11-14.

Kamryn, Shay, Lexi, Sadie, Isabelle, and Payton have all qualified for Provincials now.

For CCP level 4, Eliza Gall placed fifth on vault, seventh on bars, sixth on beam, tied for seventh All

Around, and earned her personal best score of the season with a 34.125; Avery Fleck earned eighth on bars, seventh on floor, also tied for seventh All Around, and earned her personal best of the season with a 34.125; Sophie Pollock placed first on vault and floor, fifth on bars, sixth on beam, second All Around, and earned her personal best score with a 35.975.  Eliza, Avery, and Sophie have all qualified for Provincials.

For CCP level 8, Karis Gerle placed sixth on all events and the All Around, and also earned her personal best medal with a score of 30.599.

For Xcel Gold, Rachel Keller placed sixth on beam and earned her personal best with a score of 33.75. Rachel also qualified for Provincials in May.

SE District to host sports wrapping-taping clinic

The South East District, in conjunction with the Sports Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan (SMSCS), is hosting a Sports Wrapping and Taping clinic in Weyburn. The clinic is set for Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Travelodge Hotel. This is a great opportunity for participants (coach-

Weyburn players, Rebels on way to Esso Cup

ship Esso Cup, after they defeated the Winnipeg Ice in two straight games over the weekend to win the Western Championship. Both wins came in overtime, by scores of 4-3 on Friday night, and

5-4 on Saturday night.

The Rebels will be on their way to Prince Albert, where the Esso Cup will get underway on Sunday, April 23, and the gold and bronze medal games will be held on Saturday, April 29.

All games will be held at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert.

es, teachers, parents) to gain the knowledge and first-hand experience dealing with minor injuries to help keep athletes performing at their best.

The Sport Taping workshop is a practical course requiring participants to understand situations that require taping. Such as, ankle taping and wrapping, taping wrists, thumbs and fingers and tensor bandaging.

The workshop is mostly active/practical in nature. Participants will be sitting

on tables/desks as they ‘practice’ various taping and wrapping techniques on each other. All participants are instructed to wear loose fitting clothing.

Instructor: Trevor Len, Certified Athletic Therapist

The cost is $30. (Those interested can apply to the district’s Training Fund to cover registration and travel costs to attend.)

Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 19.

Weyburn Minor Ball to host umpire clinics

Weyburn Minor Ball is hosting two umpire clinics on the April 22-23 weekend.

The Level 1 umpire clinic will be held on Saturday, April 22 at Assiniboia Park Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Level 2 umpire clinic will go on Sunday,

April 23, also at APES, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Level 2 will be for umpires who are 15 years of age or older, and have at least two years of experience as an umpire.

To register for either clinic, go to www.baseballsask.ca/umpires/clinics.

Local players win prov. title Defenceman Rayna Hennie, left, and forward Addison Greve, players for the Regina Avana Rebels U18 AAA team, helped their team defeat the Winnipeg Ice to win the Western Canadian championship over the weekend. The Rebels will now advance to the Esso Cup national championship in Prince Albert, to run from April 23-29.

Airbourne athletes with medals

Photo 5927 – courtesy Taryn Barry

The Canadian Competitive Program level 3 athletes from Weyburn’s Airbourne Gymnastics Club posed with their medals from a meet held in Saskatoon over the weekend. From left to right are Payton Bell, Lexi Heimlick, Brynn Huebner, Emily McLeod, Isabelle Cugnet, Shay Warren, Sadie Hodgkin, and at bottom, Kamryn Dammann.

Airbourne level 4 ready to go

The level 4 athletes from Weyburn’s Airbourne Gymnastics Club were ready for competition in Saskatoon. They include Avery Fleck, Eliza Gall and Sophie Pollock.

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Photo 6385 – courtesy Trisha Greve

The Regina Avana Rebels, including Weyburn hockey players Rayna

Hennie and Addison Greve, will be playing for the national champion -

Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- April 12, 2023

Egg-citing times for Easter 7

Posing with the Easter bunny

Ellie

Families gather up Easter eggs

Families were able to fill up their baskets with Easter eggs, during one of the activities

afternoon. The children could also pet baby

Look what I found

Aria Carrier-Fahlman held up one of the eggs she found, during the family Easter egg hunt at the Weyburn Public Library on Saturday morning. Children were able to find 10 eggs or prizes, and then had a fun craft to do afterward.

Concentrating on Easter egg designs

Kensington, a Grade 5 student at Assiniboia Park, carefully drew the lines of her design onto her egg, as the class learned about how to make Ukrainian Easter eggs on Wednesday. A number of volunteers came to the classroom to help guide the students through the step-by-step process. Review

Juneau posed with the Easter bunny after gathering Easter eggs, during her family’s visit to Houligan Acres farm and petting zoo on Sunday afternoon. She also had the chance to see baby goats, lambs, chicks and bunnies, and have a pony ride.

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held at Houligan Acres on Sunday

goats, lambs, chicks and bunnies, and have a pony ride.

Holding a baby goat

Review Photo 3592 – Greg Nikkel Hazel Lehman hugged a baby goat in an animal pen, during her family’s visit to the Houligan Acres farm and petting zoo on Sunday afternoon. Families were able to pet pigs, bunnies and guinea pigs, gather Easter eggs, and have a pony ride as well.

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Helping out a student draw a design

Review Photo 3462 – Greg Nikkel Instructor Nancy Smoliak helped Aubree with the drawing of her designs onto a Ukrainian Easter egg. Smoliak provided step-by-step instructions to the Grade 5 class at Assiniboia Park school on Wednesday, as the class learned what goes into making a pysanka or Easter egg.

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Anna Maurer

Anna Katherina Maurer (nee Fritz) late of Calgary, Alberta, formerly of Regina, Saskatchewan passed away March 31, 2023 at the age of 93 years. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anna Katherina Maurer. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday March 31, 2023 at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Anna was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Philomena “Minnie” Fritz; husband, Ernest Maurer; brother, Paul Fritz, and brother-in-law, Leo Dayne and nephew, David Fritz. Anna will be lovingly remembered by her children: daughter, Rita Clelland of Calgary, AB; daughter, Judy Forseth of Calgary, AB; daughter, Lois Lizuck of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren: Zoe Clelland of Seattle, WA; Jody Forseth (Codie) of Calgary, AB; Abbey Forseth (Glen) of Weyburn, SK; Boyd Forseth (Rhonda) of Weyburn, SK; Kris Joseph of Toronto, ON; Kelly (Kim) Saretsky of Humboldt, SK; Jesse Lizuck of Saskatoon, SK; sister, Jean Dayne of Hodgeville, SK; Jean’s children: Lori, Terry, Heather and Sterling; Paul’s son, John as well as 17 great-grandchildren and many special lifelong friends. Anna was born on October 24, 1929 on a farm south of Hodgeville, SK. She attended Norfolk School until 1938 when the family moved into Hodgeville. She graduated high school there, played baseball, basketball and sang with St. Joseph’s Choir. After high school, she moved to Regina to find work. Following several jobs in Regina, she moved to Brantford, ON with her brother Paul. Anna was employed with Bell Telephone, and it was in Brantford that she met her husband Ernest Maurer. They were married at St. Basil’s Cathedral in Brantford in 1952. They later moved back to Hodgeville to join the family farm. Over the next few years, they welcomed their three daughters: Rita, Judy and Lois. In 1955, they moved to the Weyburn district and then into Weyburn in 1964. After the children started school, Anna rejoined the workforce. She held jobs at the Saskatchewan Hospital, Andrews & Wilder and then for Government Services. In 1981, she was promoted to the District Manager Supply & Services. She was the first female to achieve this type of position. In 1983, Anna was again promoted within the Government and was transferred to Regina. While holding this position, she continued to upgrade her education taking University and Community College classes. Her hard work and dedication afforded her final promotion with the Government. In 1986, she was offered and accepted early retirement. Being in excellent health and finding retirement boring, Anna continued to work at part time jobs. She attended various classes for fun and self-improvement where she enjoyed various hobbies such as pottery, home decorating, collecting antiques, basic carpentry, sewing and car maintenance. She also spent her time volunteering at the Blood Donor Clinics, Saskatchewan Arts Council; Regina Rec Centre, Condo Association (president), Neighborhood Watch Block Captain and school lunch programs. She especially enjoyed music, gardening, swimming (until the age of 90 when COVID hit) and regular lunch visits with her friends. Anna lived in Regina until the age of 92 when she moved to Calgary, AB to be closer to her family. She was truly the heart of her family and she will leave a void that cannot be filled. We will take comfort in remembering all of the happy memories we shared. She will be remembered forever in our hearts. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Mackenzie Towne Retirement Home for the wonderful care she received over the last year and a half. “Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers that rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush of birds ending in the night, I am the soft stars that shine at night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there. My soul did not die.” A Celebration of Life for Anna, was held on Monday April 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel in Weyburn, SK. with Father Valentine Amobi officiating. Interment immediately followed her service at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK. Lunch followed at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 47, Weyburn, SK. Flowers are gratefully declined. For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Anna may be made to the charity of their choice. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Services in Care of Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, 1-306-842-5432.

Marguerite “Peggy” York

Marguerite “Peggy” Emily York, late of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, born August 4, 1935, passed away March 31, 2023 at the age of 87 years. Peggy was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Grace Miles; first husband, Lionel Nixon; sister, Renee Marx; great granddaughter, Harper Mitchell; sisters in law, Millie Miles and Ilene Miles and brother in law, Dick Marx. Peggy will be forever loved and missed by her daughter, Kelly (Randy) Marx of Regina, SK and children: Amanda Mitchell and children, Quinn & Hunter and Tyler (Brittney) Mitchell and children, Zemria, Harlow & Dominic; son, Miles (Jackie) Nixon of Calgary, AB and children, Kathryn (Scott) Swiston and Reid Nixon; husband, Jim York of Weyburn, SK and his family, Al (Jan) York of Weyburn, SK and their children, Ryan York (Alyssa) and children, Jax and Scarlett, and Kyle York (Ferilyn) and their child, Rynn; Michael (Diane) York of Saskatoon, SK and their children, Jorde (Kat) and their son, Dexter; Joshua and Jessica; brothers, Alex Miles and Ronnie Miles as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. The Memorial Service was held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Reverend M. Barnabas officiating. Interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. For friends wishing to watch the service video, please log in to Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services Facebook page. In honour of Peggy’s memory, donations may be made to the Family Place at 24 4th Street NE, Weyburn, SK S4H 0X7. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Weyburn, Saskatchewan 306-842-5432.

Aug 19, 1980 - April 13, 2006

Something will remind us. We never know when. It might be something someone says and it all comes back again. The time we spent together, the happiness, the fun. Once again, we feel the pain of life without our son.

It’s said that times a healer. We are not sure this is true. There’s not a day goes by, son, that we don’t cry for you.

Forever loved and missed by Dad, Mom & Nathan

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In loving memory of our Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma that left us one year ago on April 13. May the winds of heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here. We think of you as living In the hearts of those you touched. For nothing loved is ever lost And you were loved so very much.

Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. We miss you so

Person to COOK & CLEAN for heavy construction camp this spring with possibility of year round. Spring location: Arborfield, SK. Must have valid driver’s licence and safe food and handling ticket.

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Rotary Club distributes 16 totes for people in crisis

The Weyburn Rotary Club distributed a total of 16 totes this past winter and spring, four for men and 12 for women, for those in a crisis situation, such as fleeing domestic violence.

Rotary members Gwen Wright and Robin Williams spearheaded the project, and displayed the contents of the totes they have put together at the club meeting on Thursday at the Legion Hall.

Wright explained they have two key partnerships in addition to the funds committed by the Rotary Club.

For this latest batch of totes, Pharmasave filled and donated 12 bags with personal hygiene items for men and women worth just over $1,000, said Wright, and for the supplemental items she and Williams bought, they gave them a 20-per-cent discount.

In addition, Prairie Sky Co-op gave them a 10-percent discount on gift cards, plus a $100 gift card, which Wright turned into four $25 gift cards for the four men’s totes.

Each of the totes contain items like soap, shampoo, hygiene products and deodorant, and the women’s totes included the last of the scarves purchased from the Void before they closed, said Wright.

The totes are distributed to Envision Counselling, the Salvation Army, Blue Earth and the Family Place, and it is left up to each agency as who needs the totes.

Wright suggested that the club may want to increase the amount of money they have committed to this project, as it has grown since they first began putting the tote packages together. At first they were for women in crisis, but more recently totes for men were added, by request.

Rotary Club provides essentials for men, women in crisis

Review Photo 1980 – Greg Nikkel Weyburn Rotary members Gwen Wright and Robin Williams showed off the items collected for totes for men and women in crisis, at the Rotary meeting on Thursday. The items at left are for men, and in centre and right are the items for women, with many of the items donated by Pharmasave and Prairie Sky Co-op.The Rotary Club made 12 totes for women and four for men, and were distributed to Envision, Blue Earth, the Family Place and the Salvation Army, who in turn provides them to those in need.

Stoughton Central School Drama Club stages play

By Stephanie Zoer

The Stoughton Apostolic Church opened its doors on March 30 so that the Stoughton Central School Drama Club could stage its one-act play, Imperfect Proposal.

In front of a full house, William, played by Jadah Walbaum, and Ella, cast by Sophie Turk, were dressed as an elderly couple sitting on a bench in the park.

The elderly couple enjoyed the park, as they could relax and listen to others in the park, namely a young couple sitting not too far off.

Kate was portrayed by

Bailey Baumgartner, as she sat with her boyfriend Ben, played by Sydney Hemphill. Ben had plans to propose to Kate but he had many interferences.

Each time Ben tried his proposal another issue came up, such as a rich socialite, played by Emily Goudy, who lost an expensive ring, and later played an attractive young lady, all which caused issues for the young couple.

Both Kate and Ben became jealous of the issues at hand and more so when Kate’s ex-boyfriend, Andrew, played by Klowie Foster, showed up.

This whole time, the elderly couple has some remarks to be said, which had the crowd in laughter many times throughout the play.

Dog walker Tally McArthur showed up in the park with her pup, and Kate fell in love with the puppy, finding out her boyfriend does not like dogs.

Protesters, portrayed by MacyLynn Lake, Phoebe Borejon and Emily Goudy, do not like dogs in the park as they smell, poop, bark and are just a nuisance.

As the plot thickens, so does the couple’s desire to go further in their relationship, all the while the elder-

ly couple has comments to say about it.

This young group of actors had the crowd laughing most of the time and these students are from Grades 4-11.

Director Tracy Cameron said the kids worked hard on this play since December, and the last three weeks held rehearsals at the church.

Madison Richaud was the stage director and also welcomed everyone to the play.

Admission to the play was a donation, split between the church and the drama club.

Young Fellows set to roll out online auction on April 14

The Young Fellows Club of Weyburn are preparing to open bidding for their 66th annual auction on Friday, April 14, at 9 a.m.

The online auction will run until Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m., with 242 items up for bid as of Monday morning with more items

expected.

To view the items up for bid this year, go to www.32auctions.com/ yfauction2023 and click onto the list of items.

Last year the online auction saw over 30,000 page views as it drew a lot of interest in support of the fundraiser.

The funds raised from this auction and all of the Young Fellows projects go towards supporting a wide range of groups, programs, and facilities that serve families and individuals in the Weyburn community and beyond.

From athletics to education, parks and recrea -

tion, and special needs programs, every dollar raised by the Young Fellows goes back into making the community a better place for all.

“We are proud to be the catalyst for positive change in our community,” said the club on their Facebook page.

Grace United Church

Dramatizing the story of the ‘Prisoner of Tehran’

Review Photo 3501 – Greg Nikkel Marina Nemat, centre, narrated the true story of her life in Tehran as a teenager, along with members of the MOTUS O Dance Theatre of Toronto, in a presentation of “The Prisoner of Tehran” for the Weyburn Concert Series. She told of her life before and after the Islamic Revolution, including being arrested, imprisoned and tortured for just over two years in Evin Prison, including nearly being executed before she was finally released.

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