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WEYBURN & AREA VOLUME 6 ISSUE 1

GRACE, GRIT & GRATITUDE

Getting to Know Weyburn’s Women Entrepreneurs

Fresh • Local • Living

IN OUR HOUR OF NEED – Essential Workers Answered the Call FROM A HOBBY TO A HUSTLE – Turning Fun into a Business

“I am confident I’m making the best decisions for me and my future.

I am investing in tomorrow without compromising today.”

Planning and Advice are the Road Map to Well-being Everyone can benefit from taking stock of where they are at, defining where they’d like to be, and creating a plan to get there. It’s also important to check in regularly to assess progress and make adjustments along the way.

Why is it Important?

It’s no surprise - people are stressed about money.

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41% of Canadians rank ‘money’ as their greatest stress.

51% report that they are ‘Always / Sometimes’ embarrassed about lacking control over their current financial situation.

48% of Canadians say they’ve lost sleep because of financial worries.

Planning and Advice make a Meaningful Difference With the right planning and advice from a source you trust, you will enjoy higher levels of financial and emotional well-being compared to those who do no planning or only limited planning. You’ll feel: • more on track with your financial goals and retirement plans; • an improved ability to save; • more confident you can deal with financial challenges; and • better able to indulge in your discretionary spending goals.

Here are some statements to see how financially fit you are (check all that apply): □ I am in control of my finances. □ I am prepared for a financial emergency. □ I have extra income to enjoy my life. □ I anticipate changing my career in the next one to five years. □ I anticipate upsizing my home in the next one to five years. □ I anticipate getting married or divorced in the next year. □ I anticipate starting or growing my family in the next year. □ My loved ones will be looked after when I’m gone. □ I am responsible for the care and support of dependent elderly family members. □ I am responsible for the care and support of adult children. □ I am a business owner. □ I am retired or plan to retire in the next one to five years. □ I will be able to retire in the lifestyle I want. □ I only pay taxes that are absolutely necessary. □ There will be enough money for my children’s post-secondary education. □ I will be mortgage free by retirement. □ My life goals and aspirations are achievable. □ Financially, I have peace of mind.

If you’re not exactly where you’d like to be, we’re here to help.

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L-R The Anderson Family; Brett & Halie with their children, Lila, Jase, and Bradie, Kelly & Clif, and Rolan

From our family to yours Wishing all of our existing and future customers a safe and happy holiday season!

CALL THE OFFICE AT 306.842.2574 TODAY!

Start planning for your spring and summer projects early by taking advantage of our annual window sale!

Order during the months of January and February and save the taxes! That’s 11% in savings!

MUST ORDER BY February 26, 2021 to receive discount.

SAVE THE TAXES on all windows and doors!

Southern Glass Works | 1524 1st Avenue NW, Weyburn | 306.842.2574 | www.southernglassworks.ca

WEYBURN & AREA Volume 6 Issue 1 2020 www.refinedweyburn.com Editor Brook Thalgott

Publisher’s Message

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020 has been an unforgettable year, bringing the economy to a grinding halt like never before. With this happening we decided it was best for our clients and team to cancel two issues of ReFINEd. However, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with everyone again to produce our Winter issue for your reading enjoyment.

COVID-19 has made me truly grateful to live in Weyburn. With so much out of our control, we were lucky the responsible citizens of our community did their part to make sure we weren’t impacted the way other places were. We also had so many businesses and individuals that stepped up when we were unsure about what was coming next.

For that, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to our essential workers. Our feature on page 8, ‘In Our Hour of Need’ is our way of showing our appreciation to the people who did what they needed to do as the pandemic made its way into our province, and continue that work today.

Grace, Grit and Gratitude is our cover feature. We were fortunate to highlight this remarkable group of women entrepreneurs. Nancy McMahon (N.M. McMahon CPA), Melanie Ror (Pet Valu), Kali Holdstock (Holdstock Designs), Cristina Bohn (Save The Stress Cleaning Services), Alyssa DeMarchi (Root Hair Lounge) and Jo Beach (Cedar and Vine) are pictured on our cover. We also caught up with a few other amazing women from our community that are featured within this section.

COVID-19 has brought many changes to all businesses. The biggest one for us has been how we handle photo shoots. The cover for this issue helped us get creative and think of new ways to photograph our clientele.

You will notice our cover looks a bit different than usual. With help from our photographer, Jon Gillies, we were able to keep everyone safe.

Our editor, Brook Thalgott, shared some of her favourite holiday recipes with us this issue. Check out these tasty cookies and cocktails on page 62.

As the colder weather closes in on us, we at ReFINEd want to wish you all a safe and magical holiday season. Thank you for your support over the past six years. It has been our sincere pleasure to tell the stories of the community we’re so lucky to call home. We appreciate you more than you know and look forward to continuing these relationships well into the future. As always, we hope you enjoy reading this issue of ReFINEd magazine as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

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Wishing you and your family peace, love and joy this Holiday Season!

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CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENTS 8 | COMMUNITY In Our Hour of Need – Essential Workers Answered the Call

16 | HOME Make Your Home a Winter Retreat 31 | COVER FEATURE Grace, Grit & Gratitude – Getting to Know Weyburn’s Women Entrepreneurs

50 | BUSINESS From a Hobby to a Hustle – Turning Fun into a Business

56 | HEALTH Good Morning Sunshine! Mindful Practices to Boost Your Mood and Find Your Own Tranquility

62 | FOOD Cookies & Cocktails

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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSEMARY – Growing and Preserving Herbs Indoors

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GRACE, GRIT & GRATITUDE 32 | Cedar and Vine 34 | Root Hair Lounge 36 | N M McMahon CPA 38 | Pet Valu Weyburn 40 | Holdstock Designs 42 | Save The Stress Cleaning Services

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L-R Ty Petersen, Trisha Greve, Jordan Brown, Bonnie Honig, Kelsey Petersen

Route 39 Clothing Co Providing quality brands to every customer For men, Route 39 provides casual streetwear to business attire, suits to underwear, jeans to accessories. Fitting sizes small to 5XL and big and tall.

For the Whole Family, Route 39 provides casual streetwear, activewear, shoes and new brands and products being added as the store continues to expand.

Route 39 Clothing Co 64 3rd Street NE, Weyburn 306.842.7000

BRANDS: FOX, 22fresh, SAXX, Buffalo, Ten

Tree, Vans, Dickies, New Balance, Levi, Kuwalla, Mavi, Under Armour, Soul of London, Rip Curl, Urban Element, Atmosphere, Karla Hanson, BN3TH, North Bound, Coffee Shoppe, Reef, Point Zero, Wrangler ATG and more.

Follow Route 39 on Facebook and Instagram to stay current on new arrivals, promotions and more.

Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5.30 pm

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In Our Hour of Need Essential Workers Answered the Call

By Brook Thalgott

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n March, our whole world changed overnight. While we had been watching the COVID-19 pandemic make its way from China to Europe and then to the U.S. in the early weeks of 2020, it still seemed so far from our lives in Saskatchewan. However, it would arrive with a mighty thump in mid-March.

On March 11, the NBA announced it would be postponing its season indefinitely with the positive COVID-19 cases among its players. A day later, the NHL would follow suit—the same day actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had been diagnosed with the virus in Australia. By Monday, March 16, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that schools

would be sending students home and anyone who could work from home should do so. The federal government began organizing Canadians abroad to head home on repatriation flights and closed the border to all non-essential travel. COVID-19 had arrived in Canada, and it was ready to wreak havoc with our hospitals and our loved ones.

We caught the following 80 frontline workers on their break.

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Janice Hill

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Meagan Drake

Juvy Palpallatoc

Karen Ochitwa

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Taylor Williams

Trudy Hala

Courtney Leblanc

Bonnie McCullock

Sarah Frey

Brittany Sparwood

Tania Raiwet

Tara Neuberger

Melissa Fox

Annalyn Mariveles

Wendy Stronge

Marilyn Cuevas

Sharon Hington

Sonia Oxelgren

Delinda Onstad

Shelley Wanner

Coreen Ward

Carol Anderson

Elana Stack

Dr. Allan Fong

Tracey Rothwell

Dr. Wasim Sheikh

Janet Loos

Sheena Gordon

Lara Ogunbamowo

Whitney Rutten

Friday Agboarumi

Julie Milton

Graham Wing

Justine Altwasser

Shenan Aitkens

Laurae Kessler

Anne Marie Martineau

Michelle Severson

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Arnold Dayang

Lyndsay DeWitt

Carolyn Barsness

Relna Knibbs

Holley Hermann

Erde Rodriguez

Trent McCallum

Liesh Siddall

April Yoner

Loida Burgos

Michael Lee

Olena Nikulin

Codee Johnson

Dr. Chmiel

Dana Renwick

Brandy Watson

Dr. Adediji

Jason Sprecken

Tracy Martens

Braden Eberle

Kayla Bauer

Lynn Zackrisson

Bryn Kopec

Dane VonHagen

Patti Borshowa

Cassandra Tovey

Debbie Schikosky

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Sam Presto

Cheryl Hutt

Dr. Stewart

Mackenzie Oberg

Dana Miller

Dr. Chara

Dr. Erfani

Dr. Beheshti

Dr. Chattha

Kari Hallberg

Max DeLeon

Bonnie Fowler

Around the province, businesses closed their doors to the public, events were cancelled, trips were ended, and we went home en masse. We set up offices and classrooms in kitchens and on coffee tables, and we tuned into daily broadcasts with case counts and advice on how to deal with a virus the world had never seen before. We got used to words like ‘new normal’, ‘pivot’, ‘unprecedented’, and ‘social distance’. It truly was, and is, a brave new world.

As many of us watched the pandemic unfold on television safe with our families, there were others that stayed or marched right onto the front line. We learned quickly who in the world was vital to the lives we lead. Health care providers—everyone from paramedics and doctors to nurses and pharmacists— led the charge in our hospitals and

clinics, protecting and treating patients while risking their own health. Airline workers and border agents brought home Canadians from all over the world.

Grocery store and food workers made sure shelves were stocked with the goods we needed, while keeping stores clean and safe for customers. Businesses of all kinds had to quickly figure out how to protect their employees and customers, while supplying the goods and services we need in our daily lives. Whether it was moving to online ordering, starting contactless delivery, or moving into offering new products like hand sanitizer, businesses made changes to adapt—and fast.

Six months later, we have made tentative steps back to some sense of “normal.”

Kids are back in school with masks and hand sanitizer. Grocery stores are

full again, but now with one-way lane markers. Offices are open, but meetings are held virtually from sanitized desks.

Restaurants are back, with takeout options galore and tables carefully spaced. We travel with masks and stand six feet apart when running into our friends and neighbours on the street.

New normal, indeed.

Through all of this, essential workers from all kinds of sectors do what they need to do to keep us, and them, safe.

For that, there will never be enough thanks. Next time you’re in the grocery store, the medical clinic or at your favourite local business—say thanks. Our essential workers and local businesses are the backbone of our community and when we needed them the most, they were there.

From all of us, to all of you—thank you. You make us proud to call Weyburn home.

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- Road hazard tire repair - if a covered tire fails to hold air due to a puncture, bruise, break or is damaged and your vehicle cannot be safely operated, the tire will be repaired at any GM dealer (allowance of up to $40 per tire repair plus GST/PST)

Cold weather is on the way! Your vehicle’s tires are your direct link to the pavement. Weather conditions, driving habits, types of travel, geographical location and personal preferences greatly influence your choice of winter tires.

Your safety is paramount,

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which is why we recommend you speak with one of our tire specialists.

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Seasons Greetings

from all of us at Horner Law Office!

L-R: Don Horner, Angie Driedger, Gretel McNab, Janessa Marcenko, and Diane Horner

Thank you to all of our clients for your continued support.

We look forward to working with you in the New Year.

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There is no time more fitting to say

Thank you FOR YOUR BUSINESS OVER THE PAST YEAR AND TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

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Winter Retreat

By Kali Holdstock

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means creating your cozy winter retreat inside your own home. It is essential now more than ever.

Give yourself and others the space needed to feel relaxed and to reenergize. Making the most of your home during these difficult times may help you and your loved ones more than you know.

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Here are a few tips and tricks on how to make your home a winter retreat.

Meditation Space Now is the perfect time for gentle selfcare. A mediation space gives you a tranquil place to relax and regroup. You can truly get away from it all and be in your own home. Creating something open and airy is key. Bring in the natural light if you can and enhance the space with candles, flowers, or anything with a great aroma. Don’t have a full room to make yours? A small corner is all you need to unwind.

Reading Nook Much like a space for meditation, a reading nook is a place to cocoon and get away from it all. What do you need to create your own? Pick your spot and start building with cozy pillows, snug blankets, good lighting, a comfy chair, and a good book. Make that chair a place to sink in and stay, because my hope for you is getting lost for hours in a pageturning book.

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Bathroom Spa Calming colours and scents are essential for your bathroom. If you don’t believe me, just take a quick look around next time you’re at the spa. Nearly every spa comes with walls painted in neutral color tones such as white, beige or blue.

These colors create a soothing, clean and welcoming environment, and that is something you can bring to your own bathroom.

Be sure to incorporate scents that calm the senses and help transition you out of your hectic daily life. There are

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DIY projects are huge right now and better than ever as DIY is easy on the wallet. many easy ways to create your own aromatherapy oasis. Essential oils, scented soaps, candles, and lotions are the cheapest, quickest, and easiest way to create a spa experience. Lavender, jasmine, and eucalyptus contain natural aromas known for calming the senses.

Consider lotions with these scents to help you get a good night’s rest, too.

Kitchen Clutter The first thing you can do to create a more Zen-like kitchen is to get rid of all the clutter. Head to your favourite

local store and pick up some baskets and containers, a labeller and start your organization ASAP. It will lead to creating more unity for you and your household if things are put in their place.

Ready for an even bigger project?

Perhaps you have been meaning to create something in that extra room?

An office, a playroom, a craft room? DIY projects are huge right now and better than ever as DIY is easy on the wallet.

Changing a room with a quick coat of paint is one of the simplest things to do to change up a room on a budget.

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Kali Holdstock is an Interior Decorator and owner of Holdstock Designs. She and her family live on a cattle ranch north of Weyburn. She’s a wife, mother of four and a sewing hobbyist. In her work, she produces something which is individual, unusual and personal to all her clients.

Reach Kali at holdstockdesigns@gmail. com, holdstockdesigns.com or find her on Facebook and Instagram.

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ON TREND Ideal Cabinets & Décor Makes Kitchen Dreams Come True

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our kitchen is the centre of your home. It’s the happy place where we’re comfortable with family and friends. For many of us, it’s the space that could use some TLC. Luckily, Weyburn has the place to go to make your kitchen fashionable and functional. Say hello to Ideal Cabinets & Décor. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing home, Ideal Cabinets can guide you through your kitchen project from the very start.

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It’s also the place to find the latest and greatest in kitchen trends.

The company has created countless kitchens over the years, and they have seen it all. These days, light and white cabinets are still popular. However, navy blue and dark green are popping up for cabinets to add a splash of colour to spaces. “Dark painted cabinets are definitely a trend right now,” says Norma Dunsmore, sales consultant and

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designer at Ideal Cabinets. “They look great as a feature and are perfect for islands.” The company’s Coastal Colours line is attracting attention with their blue and green washes over beautiful wood grain cabinets.

Maple and alder are the popular wood choices for both painted and stained cabinets. Considering the new stain choices that are now available, oak is even coming back in fashion. Cherry

and walnut are also gorgeous choices, at a slightly higher price point than maple and alder. Shaker style doors are a modern choice and still very popular but there are countless choices for someone wanting a more traditional look.

Quartz and granite are still popular choices for countertops, but don’t discount laminate for your kitchen.

There are some great laminates that can closely mimic the veining or stone look, at a price that is very budget-friendly.

As for backsplashes, subway tile offers a classic, clean look that is simple, stylish and timeless. When choosing hardware, Norma notes that handles tend to be more popular than knobs, and now, a soft gold finish is catching on. “This new soft gold is not like the bright brass of the 1980s and 1990s,” says Norma. “It’s a beautiful look that is trendy and elegant.”

No matter what your taste is, the Ideal Cabinets team can help you design the kitchen of your dreams. Whether you’re looking for a style that is sleek and ultra-modern, contemporary and classic, traditional farmhouse, or something in between, they can help.

Open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5.30 pm, Ideal Cabinets & Décor serves Weyburn, Estevan, Regina, and southern Saskatchewan. Visit their showroom for inspiration.

Ideal Cabinets & Decor Inc. 1127 Railway Avenue Weyburn 306.842.2643

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Everything’s Coming Up Growing and Preserving Herbs Indoors

By Brook Thalgott

Herbs are a wonderful addition to not only gardens but also sunny windowsills—they bring summer inside all year round. They’re easy to grow, smell fantastic, and will elevate your cooking. Salads will come alive with cilantro or basil, rosemary and sage will jazz up meats, dill and chives are made for potatoes, and mint makes mojitos sing.

Let’s Get Started So, what should you consider trying? Here’s a list of herbs that you can grow indoors (and outdoors in the summer)—and find in your local produce section.

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The Basics

Basil - My absolute favourite herb,

sweet basil is a must-have. It’s terrific with tomatoes, perfect with pasta, and it’s the base of classic pesto. Plop a plant in your window or buy it fresh in the produce section. There are many varieties of basil, including Thai, cinnamon and purple.

Chives – a pretty perennial, chives is easy to grow and maintain. Snips of chives liven up salads and potatoes, and their pretty pink blooms attract pollinators in the garden. It grows great in a container, too.

Cilantro – a staple in Mexican and

Thai cooking, cilantro is something you love or hate. I LOVE it. It’s perfect in salsa, tacos, salads, fresh rolls and more.

Dill – fresh or dried, it’s delicious.

It livens up potatoes, fish and dips.

Possibly the easiest herb to grow, the Fernleaf variety can be tamed in a container. To harvest, just pinch or snip off the leaves.

Rosemary – a tender perennial, rosemary can keep on a windowsill yearround. It smells divine when you brush against it, and it’s wonderful in meat rubs for steaks, roast beef and more. It’s piney and pointy and fantastic.

Mint – another easy to grow herb for a sunny sill, mint comes in many varieties. I really like apple mint and pineapple mint—they smell heavenly and are great muddled in cocktails.

Sage – a prairie staple, sage is one my favourite scents of summer. It’s a hardy perennial that loves full sun in well-drained potting soil. It’s a dream with chicken and in stuffing, and it grows easily in containers and the garden.

Garden sage is the most common variety, but you can also plant Greek sage, purple sage and fruit sage.

Oregano – popular in Mediterranean cooking, oregano is perfect for pasta and tomato sauces.

Greek oregano is the most common, and it loves the sun. Dry it and let it spice up your cooking all winter long.

Thyme – it comes in many varieties, including lemon, lime, silver, and lavender. Most common is English thyme. Like sage, it loves full sun in welldrained potting soil and pairs well with vegetables, grilled meats and in soups.

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Harvest Your Herbs Pick your fresh herbs to preserve before the plants begin to flower. The flavour peaks when the buds begin to form.

There are many ways to preserve your herbs, including air drying, freezing and oven dehydration. The College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan has a great guide on preserving methods, found at gardening. usask.ca/articles-growing-information/ harvesting-and-storing-herbs.

Start Planning for Spring Plant a Tea Garden Lemon Balm

While fall is just arriving and winter is peeking around the corner, it’s never too early to think about next year’s garden. While you perfect your indoor herb garden this winter, think about a tea garden for next spring. Here are some excellent choices for starting an herbal tea adventure outside.

– this lemonyfresh herb is a perennial and it smells fantastic.

You can use it in salads and with chicken and fish, and it’s great as an herbal tea ingredient.

Anise-Hyssop – a perennial to zone 4, this

pretty herb attracts pollinators and it’s great in herbal teas with its minty licorice flavour.

Lavender – an ingredient in Herbes de

Provence, this sweet and gorgeous plant likes the sun.

Catnip – this plant, besides its cat-attracting

powers, is a great ingredient in herbal teas.

Peppermint – different than garden mint

Chamomile – another herbal tea plant,

(spearmint), true peppermint can’t be grown from seed as its seeds are sterile. It makes a fabulous tea and use it in cooking and baking.

chamomile reseeds itself every year and is covered in daisy-like flowers.

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Enjoy Your Herbs Here are a few recipes for your herbal harvest.

Caprese Salad This salad is a heavenly way to enjoy garden tomatoes while they last.

Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar 1 container Bocconcini (fresh mozzarella) 3 ripened garden tomatoes Basil Leaves Coarse salt and pepper Slice tomatoes and bocconcini balls, layering them with basil leaves on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and season with coarse salt and pepper.

Minty Mojito

Pico de Gallo

It may be getting cold outside, but you can escape to the beaches of Cuba with this cool cocktail.

You can never go wrong with Pico de Gallo and a big bowl of tortilla chips. Just add your favourite Netflix show and binge!

10 fresh mint leaves ½ a lime, cut into wedges

2 large, ripened garden tomatoes, seeded and finely diced

2 tbsp white sugar

1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro

1½ oz. white rum

¼ c. finely chopped white onion

½ cup club soda Ice cubes Place the mint and one lime wedge in a glass. With a muddler, crush the mint and lime. Add two more lime wedges and the sugar and muddle again. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the rum. Fill the glass with club soda and stir. Garnish with another lime and enjoy!

1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 tbsp. lime juice ½ tsp. salt Mix ingredients together in a bowl, taste and add more salt, peppers and lime juice to taste.

Serve with your favourite tortilla chips.

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Create Beauty Co is a combination of love for creativity and expression. Britany Culham, Create Beauty Co's founder, is a lover of inner beauty and has a passion for helping women express themselves through their outer beauty.

Let Your Inner Beauty Shine Through

Create Beauty Co is your source for beautiful + affordable, curated jewelry and Britany’s favourite beauty brand, LimeLife by Alcone.

Create Beauty Co’s jewelry is chosen to accentuate your inner beauty and be affordable for everyone. The curated pieces represent more than just jewelry, they invoke feelings and emotions.

The pieces are minimal, yet make a statement. They are trendy yet classic with the purpose of inspiring women to radiate their confidence.

I believe beauty starts within and it’s important to invest energy into becoming confident with who you are. Using fashion, makeup or jewelry is one way of expressing the authentic you to the world.

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To Stay Authentic, Create Beauty Co will be ever-evolving Create Beauty Co is also the home of LimeLife by Alcone. Britany is a LimeLife by Alcone Beauty Guide, offering Weyburn access to a long-time (70 years!) beauty brand that sources professional makeup and all-natural skin care that is highly effective. The skin care is Leaping Bunny-certified cruelty-free, chemical free, paraben free, phthalate free, and vegan, and the professional makeup is affordable and as natural as possible without sacrificing its performance.

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Getting to Know Weyburn’s Women Entrepreneurs Today, women make serious strides with leadership and business—founding ventures and moving up in careers.

Weyburn is home to a vibrant small business community, and many of those businesses are headed by women. ReFINEd caught up with some of these remarkable entrepreneurs to learn about their journey to business ownership, what being an entrepreneur has meant to their lives, and what advice they have for others thinking about starting a business.

Whether you’re thinking about starting your business, taking the next step in your career, or just want to hear from women in your community and what they’re doing, read on.

In the next few pages, meet these amazing Weyburn women:

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”

– Michelle Obama

“Honor your calling. Everybody has one. Trust your heart, and success will come to you.”

– Oprah Winfrey

“I never dreamed about success.

I worked for it.”

– Estée Lauder

“A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.”

Jo Beach | Cedar and Vine Alyssa DeMarchi | Root Hair Lounge

– Melinda Gates

Melanie Ror | Pet Valu Weyburn Nancy McMahon | N. M. McMahon CPA Professional Services Cristina Bohn | Save the Stress Cleaning Services

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”

– Coco Chanel

Kali Holdstock | Holdstock Designs

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o is the founder of Cedar and Vine, a local fashion studio with a commitment to fine, sustainable design. The brand primarily sells online (cedarandvine. net) but the entire process takes place in their studio— located in the old Signal Hill building.

Cedar and Vine was born from Jo’s desire to design with intention and the value in being able to carry that purpose across her work. The brand creates all garments practicing a combination of small batch and made-to-order production, using linen as the primary fabric because of its extreme quality, and longevity.

Cedar and Vine is the place to find classic womenswear that will look great for years.

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Owner, Cedar and Vine

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“By focusing on good design, I believe we can support the Canadian economy and provide a product that is sustainable; while still making sense for my customers pricewise,” says Jo. “I like to break this down to the cost per wear analogy. You could spend $20 on a cheap t-shirt and wear it twice or spend $200 on a shirt and wear it at least 20 times. Your cost per wear for both garments is the same, but with the later investment garment you have supported your local economy, wasted less, and are able to wear a good quality garment that you truly love and hopefully live in for many years. It’s a matter of perspective.”

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Q: Did you know when you started how much work it was going to be?

Q: Is there anyone that helped along the way?

A: “I knew it would be a lot of work; but to me the bigger surprise is what “type” of work you end up spending the most time on. When I started my company, it was mostly because of my passion for creating and design but I quickly realized how much time would be spent marketing, selling, and providing customer service. I also didn’t anticipate how many amazing connections and friendships I would make with makers, clients, students, and employees as a result—and for that I am very grateful.”

A: “I could write a whole book on all the wonderful people who have helped me along the way and for that I can’t even express my gratitude in words. Above all to my husband who is the most supportive, patient, and makes my dreams into a reality. He makes up for my lack in every way, so together we make a great team and have a lot of fun along the way. Having a support system is so, so important and I am the luckiest person in the world to have him as a best friend and life partner.”

Grace Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to women looking to start their own business?

A: “It is impossible to have everything figured out and to plan for everything that is going to come your way. For me personally, I see the most growth when I commit to my vision, stay in my own lane, and have short term goals to keep me inspired. Things work out one step at a time. ‘Better oops, than what if.’”

“There’s an understated beauty in timeless design. Clothing presents an amazing opportunity to show your values and what you support because it’s one of the first things people notice about you—and it’s often a conversation piece. It’s about investing in quality pieces that are going to last, rather than constantly buying cheap pieces that are going to be discarded or collect in a pile at the back of your closet after a few uses. Choose well, make it last.” - Jo Beach

The Cedar and Vine studio is in the old Signal Hill building.

More commercial spaces in the building are available for rent. Contact Jo for details.

Cedar and Vine The old Signal Hill Building 306.891.9921 Cedarandvine.net

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lyssa loves helping people feel good about themselves and providing a relaxing, comfortable environment for clients to feel pampered. Her favourite service is colouring, specifically blonding, and she loves achieving a seamless, natural looking colour for her clients. If you’ve been in her chair, you’ll know she loves to educate clients on what she’s doing, the process their hair is going through, and all the tricks and tips to maintain their gorgeous colours and styles. If she’s not behind the chair, you can find her lashing—her other passion in the beauty industry.

Grit Q: How did your career start?

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A: “My career started years ago, really. Growing up I always enjoyed pampering friends and family and making them feel good about themselves. On the other hand, I was hesitant to commit to a career choice—but after starting a family with my husband, I felt that the only piece of my puzzle that was missing was a career that I was passionate about. I enrolled in school to become a hairstylist and was in class before my maternity leave was even complete. I have never looked back.

Q: How did you decide you wanted to start your own business?

A: “From the time I was in Cosmetology back in High school, owning a salon was something I saw myself doing. Owning a

business in general was something that I was interested in achieving—and with a salon, I really think it opens up the opportunity to create the exact atmosphere you enjoy working in, building your client experience into exactly what you want it to be, and attracting like minded people to work alongside with you.”

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Meet the Team at Root Hair Lounge Nikki Herlick | She’s got 25 years experience as a hairstylist, and it’s her passion. Nikki took time off to raise a family, and when the time was right to get back behind the chair, she updated her education with the newest techniques and found her home at Root Hair Lounge. Icy blondes are her specialty, and she enjoys the conversations with clients just as much as the task at hand.

Journeyman Hairstylist

Amanda Hodgkin | Amanda loves helping clients find their confidence! Hair extension application is her favourite service because she loves how big of a transformation it is and the confidence it can give clients. She loves learning to enhance her skills and learn new techniques and services. Amanda’s favourite part of her career is getting to know her clients and building good relationships with them.

Soon, Amanda will be offering mobile sunless tanning.

Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to women looking to start their own business?

A: “If it’s what you want, go for it! Don’t let others discourage you, and don’t let your own doubts get in the way.”

Q: How do you manage your business and your family life?

A: “This is something I am still learning to do, and I can only presume that the balance of both will have to adapt throughout the years to come. I think I speak for a lot of women when I say that the balance between career and family is hard to find—it tends to never be good enough for society! I’m learning to stick to my schedule, put my phone down when I’m spending time with my kids and to just do what works for my family.”

Journeyman Hairstylist

Melissa Erickson | Melissa has been in the skincare industry for over 15 years. She loves the industry, and her true passion is skincare—specifically facials, chemical and enzyme peels, dermaplaning and more.

She loves boosting people’s confidence by treating their skin concerns; all while they enjoy the relaxing benefits of massage. Melissa also provides skincare products and is happy to customize a regime for your specific needs.

Esthetician

Dina Hack | Dina got her start in the beauty industry in 2013 and fell in love providing services that boosted self-confidence in women. She has been lashing for seven years and then moved into the brow industry in 2015. She recently added make up artistry to her portfolio as well. Throughout the years, Dina has continued to take courses and education to help expand her knowledge in the industry.

Gratitude Q: What’s the one thing you are most grateful for in owning your business?

A: “I am grateful for the community of salon owners, and business owners in general. Collaborating, encouraging, helping each other. As a new business owner, I have not felt alone or without guidance from other women business owners in Weyburn—and I think that speaks wonders about our community.”

Lash Technician/Educator

Jessica Payette | Jessica is a Registered Massage Therapist, practicing since graduating from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2008.

While her training was quite traditional, her style and approach is not as common. She believes in reconnecting the mind and body to repair and rebalance the physical body. Her techniques are slow, which allows people to connect their breath with the work being done and the movement of the muscles.

Q: How do you make sure you get downtime for yourself?

“Luckily, I enjoy my work. I get to socialize and create a form of art that I find very fulfilling. I tend to consider my time with clients, my “me” time. I do need to improve on true downtime for myself though, so I’ll get back to you on that one! Haha.”

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Root Hair Lounge 7 3rd St NE, Weyburn | 306.848.8080 | Book online through Instagram @roothairlounge

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Nancy McMahon Owner, NM McMahon CPA Professional Corporation

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N.M. McMahon CPA Professional Corporation Services include: Business accounting services such as • Bookkeeping • Year-end preparations • Assistance with Canada Revenue Agency • Register for GST, PST and WCB • GST, PST, and WCB filings • Corporate taxes L-R Nauman Tayyab, Aspen Joa, Nancy McMahon, Jenn Wagner, Mathew Malaschuk MISSING Alima Tayyab

There are always struggles and obstacles along the way, perseverance and determination can help you to succeed. – Nancy McMahon

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ancy moved to Weyburn from Vancouver Island four years ago and began her journey at N.M. McMahon CPA Professional Corporation. It’s a move she is very happy she made, and loves that Weyburn is now her home.

Grit Q: How did you decide you wanted to start your own business?

A: “While in an accounting partnership with 11 partners and over 50 staff, I decided I would prefer the independence and freedom to manage my own practice.”

Q: How do you stay focused and motivated while being busy in other aspects of your life?

A: “I enjoy my profession which includes assisting people with their corporate structures and minimizing their taxes.”

Grace Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to women looking to start their own business?

A: “Start a business you are passionate about; your efforts and skills will assist in your success.”

Q: What is the most important thing someone should consider before they start a business?

A: “That they have enough financial backing and a good support team (other entrepreneurs, friends, bookkeeper, and accountant). Startup businesses can struggle in the first couple of years until they establish a solid client base.”

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• T5 investment slips • Payroll and remittances • T4 employee slips • Petrinex for oil production accounting • Cortex invoice submissions for oil and gas companies • Open invoice submissions for oil field invoicing AgriInvest and AgriStability preparation Trust and Estate planning and tax filings Assisting Executors Consulting for business operations Consulting for corporate structure Assist businesses with evaluating key performance indicators Tax planning and estimates

Q: What’s the one thing you are most grateful for in owning your business?

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A: “I am most grateful for the support of my clients and friends that have supported me in my adventurous move from Vancouver Island to Weyburn over four years ago.”

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Q: How do you make sure you get downtime for yourself?

A: “Prioritizing jobs and deadlines to enable me to schedule the occasional getaway. This year due to COVID, the getaway was to the spa in Moose Jaw.” Nancy and the team at N.M. McMahon CPA Professional Corporation provide full-service accounting, including AgriStability and AgriInvest, tax planning and consulting, reorganizations, corporate and personal income tax preparation, family trusts, estate work, financial statement preparation, bookkeeping and payroll, and CRA assistance.

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Amalgamations and windups • Personal taxes • Consulting for when to incorporate • Business advice for selfemployment

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Melanie Ror

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“We like to get to know the animals and the people who shop at our store.

We have created great connections in the community with our customers.”

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elanie owns the Weyburn location of Pet Valu. Her love of pets and pet care led her to bringing the business to the community five years ago. Proud to call Weyburn home, she and her staff are there to help all of Weyburn’s pets and pet owners get the supplies and the advice they need.

Grit Q: How did you decide you wanted to start your own business?

A: “Six years ago there was a need in Weyburn for pet supplies and nutrition.

Having done research on pet food for my own pets, I needed an outlet to share the knowledge. I teamed up with Pet Valu in 2014 and purchased the business in 2015. Since then, I’ve been able to supply thousands of pet products to Weyburn and surrounding area. My goal is to always provide useful pet knowledge to our customers.”

Gratitude Q: What’s the one thing you are most grateful for in owning your business?

A: “I am most grateful for excellent staff who care. I get to lead a team of animal care experts who learn all about our products. Our customers, too! We appreciate everyone who has shopped with us since our beginning in business.

It excites us to meet new customers and their pets too. We like to get to know the animals and the people who shop at our store. We have created great connections in the community with our customers.”

About Pet Valu Pet Valu offers a delivery service in Weyburn. You can call your order in 306.842.1666 or order online at petvalu.com. They offer cash or debit on delivery or payment via credit card. “Let us lift that food and litter right to your front step,” says Melanie.

“Purchases must be $60 or more, and there’s a 10 per cent delivery fee of your subtotal.”

The store is also proud to offer Paw Packs, bundles of pet products which are picked specifically for each pet.

You tell Pet Valu about your pet and they pack up the perfect package of pet products for them. The products in the Paw Pack are a surprise for both you and your pet. You don’t have to sign up for a monthly subscription to the Paw Pack, but if you do, you’re going to love the perks!

“Your pet will love this tasty, funfilled package and you’ll love the convenience the Paw Pack provides you. Let us do the shopping for you!

Our animal care experts know our toys, chews, and treats the best. We’ll get to know your pets likes and dislikes and create perfect Paw Pack for your pet to enjoy,” says Melanie.

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“Be practical. Don’t assume anything, be realistic about your goals, your needs and what you can actually accomplish.”

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ali founded Holdstock Designs in 2018. Her passion for design, décor, drafting and building led her to become an interior decorator while on maternity leave. A proud mom of four children, she lives on a cattle ranch near Weyburn with her husband and family. Find out more at holdstockdesigns.com.

children, reading to them, emailing a client). My lists are ridiculously long but it helps me stay on task personally and professionally.”

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Q: How do you stay focused and motivated while being busy in other aspects of your life?

Q: What’s the one thing you are most grateful for in owning your business?

A: “It’s a juggle for sure! I focus on planning each day out best I can.

Perhaps that means focusing on one client and their needs. One day might be focused on administrative work, while another is concentrated on an upcoming project specifically.”

Grace Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to women looking to start their own business?

A: “Be forgiving of yourself and know you will make a thousand mistakes along the way.”

Q: How do you manage your business and your family life?

A: “This time especially, it’s increasingly difficult. Plan, plan and plan some more.

And then have a backup plan for those other plans. I expect curveballs and obstacles to be thrown my way. It may not be the best way but even if I have to write every detail of my day (bathing

Q: What is the most important thing someone should consider before they start a business?

A: “Be practical. Don’t assume anything, be realistic about your goals, your needs and what you can actually accomplish.”

A: “Deciding where and how I want to spend my time. Being able to be in control professionally is a great feeling.

I love making decisions based on what is right for myself and clients without worrying about a higher authority’s input. Creating my own brand and style in my community the way I want to create feels amazing.”

Q: How do you make sure you get downtime for yourself?

A: “I don’t know what that word means? Just kidding! Even if it is ten minutes to breathe in my vehicle before the next meeting or having a glass of wine after a long day, I usually don’t need much to get a reset and carry on!

Q: How do you give back?

A: “I try and support specific charities and organizations that are important to me personally. Whether that is through Mental Health, MS or just a quick toonie in a donation jar! Each and every bit makes a difference. I truly believe that.”

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hristina owns Save The Stress Cleaning Services, a residential and commercial cleaning company. They offer carpet cleaning, post construction cleaning, organizing services, basic and deep cleaning, and strive to be that company that goes above and beyond.

Grit Q: How did your career start?

A: “By accident. My business started back in 2017 when my husband was given a layoff along with 35 other people.

I wasn’t working at the time, so it was very scary for us. I started working a part time job when a friend asked me if I would clean a rig shack. Of course I will, anything helps right now! A week later his friend called me with more shacks.

When those were done, he asked me to stay on and clean the office once a week.

I thought to myself, I can do this, but I’m not going to do it like I did before. I am going to build a brand. I hired someone to build me a website and through many emails and drawings on napkins the logo was born. I started handing out my card to everyone I talked to. In the first month, we picked up a couple clients and the next month we doubled that. Every month after that we doubled for the first year. We continue to grow every month whether it’s through new clients, new services or new areas.”

Q: Did you know when you started how much work it was going to be?

A: “Never did I think owning my own business would mean opening my eyes from sleep to start working and thinking about the day ahead when it’s time to close them. I have always found myself bored in a job after a few months because the routine was set, and I would get faster at completing the work. Now, it is always something different. I have hundreds of clients I speak with, 15 staff members to keep organized, and different tasks to organize every day.

Yes, it is a lot of work, but the challenge makes it so much more rewarding.”

Grace Q: When did you know you “had it” or were going to succeed with your business?

and it is going to take some work. I have taken a couple of vacations through the last five years but in the back of mind work is still there. I try to make the effort to put the phone away at a decent hour so that I can rest somewhat.”

A: “Do we ever really know we have made it? I think as an entrepreneur you are always looking for something more. I set a goal when I first started this company, I was going to have four employees in two years and quit my regular job. I was able to do that in six months. The dream just continues to grow. More staff, more clients, more locations. I don’t think I will ever get to a point where we stop growing whether its in size or just knowledge.”

Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to women looking to start their own business?

“Ask for help. As women, we tend to think we can do it all on our own. I have an amazing team that are willing to jump in and learn as we grow. I have had to learn that it is best to hire out the little things and focus on what you are good at. Like marketing, perfect focus on that, hate numbers, hire an accountant. Also take time off! Put someone in charge and trust that it won’t all fall apart just because you took a week off.”

Gratitude Q: What’s the one thing you are most grateful for in owning your business?

A: “Being able to work alongside my husband. In the beginning, he stuck to the fixing part but now he does a lot of the hands-on work and I love how much passion he has for learning new techniques. We make a great team and together we are building something that can provide our family the security we need.”

Q: How do you make sure you get downtime for yourself?

A: “This is one area that I need to pay more attention to but I have a dream

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etting to know people on a more personal level lights me up! Finding out where people come from, how they got where they are today, and what motivates them is so interesting to me. when my friends at Refined asked if I would answer a few questions for the Grit, Grace & Gratitude issue, I was delighted!

from making dinner, to editing photos for a partnership, to personal and business appointments, to showering (yes, even showering!) goes on my daily list. I have always written lists to help me stay accountable and organized! In university as well as my previous jobs, you could always find me with my agenda and a list of to-dos on my desk.”

Here are a few things you may not already know about me and my career as Content Creator and Fashion Blogger.

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Grit Q: How did you decide you wanted to start your own business?

A: “I decided to start my blog late one evening while breastfeeding my daughter, Violet. I just became a new mom and at the time it felt like I had lost my identity. I knew I needed to find a hobby to feel a little like my old self again—something that I genuinely enjoyed and did just for me. My little hobby evolved over time into a business!

I really had no idea what I was getting into at the time.”

Q: Did you know when you started how much work it was going to be?

A: “No! I was honestly clueless about the actual work that goes into running an active social media account/blog site.

After I decided I wanted to pursue this as a career, I spent a lot of my evenings researching DSLR cameras/photography tips, how to customize your own website and much more.”

Q: While playing multiple roles, how do you stay organized?

A: “I write out lists for myself of what needs to get done each day. Everything

Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to women looking to start their own business?

A: “Trust your gut and have faith. There will be outside opinions no matter what type of business you are in. Heck, there is outside opinions even as parents.

Like raising a child, only you know what is best and right for your business. If something doesn’t feel right—it probably isn’t. Have faith that all the bumps and hiccups you’ll face along the way are purposefully leading you to what is meant to be.”

Q: “Are there any programs, apps, or websites that you use to make your work life or personal life easier?”

A: Since I love being organized, I use an app called UNUM that allows me to upload pending feed posts, write captions, and make things look cohesive ahead of time. I also really like the Adobe Lightroom app and use it to edit all my photos.

Gratitude Q: What is the one thing you are most grateful for in owning your business?

A: “That I am in complete control & in the driver seat. I get to decide how much I push myself and what my work hours

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are, what partnerships I want to pursue and exactly how much of my life I want to share on social media.”

Q: How do you make sure you get downtime for yourself?

A: “I schedule downtime into my daily life. Being the daughter of a social worker and school counsellor allowed me to learn about mental health and how important it is from a young age. If I start to feel stressed or overwhelmed, I can recognize that in myself. I promptly make a point in scheduling some downtime— whether that be a bath, a night out with my girlfriends, or a trip to the spa. As my Mom would say: ‘You’re no good to others if you can’t be good to yourself first.’”

Kiteen and her family live in Weyburn.

She’s a proud mother to Violet and Leo and wife to a hard-working farmer. Kiteen’s obsessed with floral prints, things that sparkle, earth tones and of course, greats deals on good quality clothing! To learn more, visit kiteenscloset.com @kiteenscloset kiteenscloset kiteenscloset

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Ardell Waldner Owner, Ardell Small Business Solutions

Ardell got her start as the owner of Ardell Small Business Solutions seven years ago.

She’s your one-stop shop for your small business needs, including accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, GST/PST/WCB reporting and business management.

Proud to call Weyburn home, she loves the work she does helping entrepreneurs run their ventures.

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“DO IT, JUST DO IT! COMMIT TO A PLAN AND DO IT. YOU BECOME SO MUCH MORE OF WHO YOU ARE BY STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS.”

I need to be. As a woman we are expected to still be the mom and it can be hard to balance the day. On the other hand, being my own boss allows me to attend any and all events I want to with my family.”

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Q: How did you decide you wanted to start your own business?

Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to women looking to start their own business?

A: “I was very frustrated in my career.

I felt very unfulfilled—like I wasn’t living up to my potential. I felt I could do more. I was working towards an accounting degree, but the market kept calling to me. Small business owners need good bookkeepers. Bookkeepers that care about them.”

Q: What have been the challenges in being a woman entrepreneur? The benefits and opportunities?

A: “Definitely being a woman and a mother has made it challenging to be an entrepreneur. As I’m having a breakthrough to the latest problem plaguing my business or the business of my clients, I have to leave to go to soccer or school or wherever else

A: “Do it, just do it! Commit to a plan and do it. You become so much more of who you are by starting your own business.”

Q: What is the most important thing someone should consider before they start a business?

A: “Have a why, know your why! Have a vision and a mission statement use it often to remind yourself why you are committed because commitment is everything. There will be tough times, there will be stress, there will also be great times. Commitment will bring you through the tough stuff. A committed person will look for a solution before giving up.”

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Gratitude Q: What's the one thing you are most grateful for in owning your business?

A: “The thing I am most grateful for in owning my own business is that I get to decide what my day looks like. I decide what fires I show up to, if I feel I need to take time for my sick child, to help when there’s a vehicle break down or if someone needs a ride or to listen to a friend in need. I can choose to do that.”

Q: How do you give back?

A: My business has allowed me to donate to the Food Bank, several cancer fundraisers, and a few community organizations.

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Fletcher Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services is there for you and the community.

Led by Tamara Seghers, Funeral Director, Embalmer and General Manager, Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services staff work hard to capture the essence of the person whose life they want to celebrate. “We are local people and are dedicated to supporting the families who choose our services.” Our team’s goal is to compassionately guide families at this difficult time and assist in planning celebrations and preserving memories of a life that has been lived.

Tamara Seghers with her husband Steve and children Samara, Titan and Suri.

Fletcher Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services 237 - 4th Street North East, Weyburn 306.842.5432 www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com

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We truly appreciate your business!

Stitch with Style proudly provides personalized customer service and leaves no detail unattended.

We offer hundreds of material choices to cover, upholster and repair everything from boat covers to specialty car seats, RV and Skidoo covers to antique furniture. Plus, we’re the place for clothing repairs and alterations.

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Merry Christmas During this season, Kathy, Ken and staff of Elite Kitchens & Decor take time to reect upon the good things we have ‌ like our partnership with you during this very trying year. We appreciate working with you and hope that the holidays and 2021 bring you happiness and success.

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From a Hobby to a Hustle Turning Fun into a Business

By Brook Thalgott

Hobbies are a fun way to relax and recharge, channel creativity, or pass the time evenings and weekends. Whether you’re doing your thing on the couch, in the kitchen or out in the garage, hobbies can be more than just a way to enjoy your free time. They can turn into something that can pay, and if you’re really lucky, become a full-time job. Imagine that—doing what you love to do and get paid too. It’s a dream come true!

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ow, before you start your venture, there are a few things to consider when moving a hobby to a hustle.

Figure out what you want. Is your hobby something you want to do all day, every day? Or is it something you’ll do on the side?

Some people use money made to buy more equipment and supplies for their hobby, and that’s it—which is a good goal. Others may want to take their hobby to the next level.

Whatever you want to do, define it.

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Do your homework. Is there a market for what you do that is big enough to sustain your plan?

Ask questions and analyze your competition.

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Plan your model. Once you know what you want to do, make sure it pays. You must define your business model and how it will make money. And—make sure it makes enough money. Some hustles don’t pay enough once you account for your time to make your project or do your service, the supplies you

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need, and the time you’ll spend on paperwork and looking for customers. Don’t sink money into something that doesn’t pay enough for your effort.

Get your name out there.

Marketing is a vital part of business success. Learn where your customers are and how to reach them.

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Connect with your customers.

Customers are the key to sales.

Find them, cultivate them, and keep them coming back for more.

Test it out. Before you take the plunge, test your idea to see what the market thinks. It can be as simple as booking a table at your local craft fair, advertising on social media, or piloting your idea with your friends, family, and colleagues.

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If your test goes well, head into formal business planning if your hobby shows the potential to become a side or full-time venture.

There are many great sources for business plan templates online.

Check out Square One Saskatchewan or the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for great business plan examples.

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Talk money. Get your business finances in order, with a separate bank account. At a minimum, you will need a business license, and to register your name.

Also, check into whether you must collect GST and PST.

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Set goals. Once you are up and running, think about the future. Will you add more products or services? Will you grow into new markets? Make plans for where you want to go next.

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Network, network, network.

Meeting mentors and entrepreneurs will help you grow and learn from others. Networking can lead you to new customers, good advice and much more.

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Turning your side hustle into a

MONEY MAKER So you have a great business idea, you’ve sold a few items and now want to take the plunge and operate your business full-time. Support for you is just a click or phone call away at Community Futures (CF) Sunrise. To scale-up from a side hustle hobby to a money-making enterprise takes not only vision and hard work, but also requires the right steps along the way.

NEW for Fall 2020 . . . low-interest micro-loans to help entrepreneurs start, stabilize or expand their businesses!

Featuring low interest rates, easy-to-manage repayment terms, and a quick turnaround on application approval, the micro-loan funds are meant to help entrepreneurs during these challenging economic times.

Visit the CF Sunrise website today to access their business micro-loans and other helpful resources. www.cfsask.ca/sunrise

The friendly and knowledgeable staff at CF Sunrise can help. Ask them about their Business Start-Up Package and take a look at their online resources. CF Sunrise connects entrepreneurs with the resources they need to be successful.

CF SUNRISE TEAM L-R Andria Brady, Teresa LaFoy, Verna O’Neill, Marion Scott

Community Futures Sunrise 11 3rd Street, Weyburn | 306.842.8803 sunrise.cfdc@sasktel.net | @SunriseCF

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our accountant requires many types of information to complete your taxes. Here is a helpful guide to the sometimes-confusing terminology used by accountants.

GENERAL PREPARATION • Bank statements – If you have a bookkeeper, bring a copy of the yearend bank statement and your statement for the month following your year end. If your accountant does your bookkeeping, provide all your bank statements for the year.

• Inventory – Provide a complete list of your inventory. This may include bushels of grain by types held in bins or a list of merchandise held for re-sale at fiscal year end.

• Accounts receivables – This includes work performed prior to year end and payments not received until after year end.

• Investment statements – Provide your broker with authorization to allow your accountant to contact them directly for the required information. Don’t forget to tell your accountant if you have an investment account and how much you have transferred from your business account!

• Capital asset additions and disposals – This includes invoices for purchases or sale of vehicles, land, farming equipment, oil field equipment, etc.

• Accounts payables – These are expenses incurred prior to the year end but not paid for until after the year end.

• Credit cards – Provide credit card statements for the fiscal year and identify business expenses.

• GST and PST – Provide the GST and PST reports you have submitted for the year.

• Loan statements – Provide any loan statements for the fiscal year as well as any new financing agreements.

• Shareholder contributions – Identify any personal deposits you have made to your corporation, so they are not recorded as revenue. Otherwise, you may end up paying taxes on personal funds.

• Grain revenue – Provide grain tickets for preparation of AgriInvest/AgriStability reports.

KEY DATES TO REMEMBER Corporate Income Tax Returns – Due six months after the year end.

Corporate Income Taxes – Usually due three months after the year end, though there are some exceptions which accelerate this to two months after the year end.

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ARE YOU READY? If your information is organized, your accountant can prepare your required returns more efficiently. The above list is not all inclusive and every business is unique, if you have questions or concerns contact your Chartered Professional Accountant.

Check List • Accounting data • Bank statements • Inventory • Accounts receivables • Investment statements • Capital asset additions and disposals • Deferred grain tickets • Accounts payables • Credit cards statements • GST and PST reports • Loans statements • Shareholder contributions • Grain tickets

Corporate Income Tax Instalments – Due monthly.

Dividend and Employee Slips – Due by February 28 each year.

Family Trust Returns – Due by March 31 each year.

Testamentary Trust Returns – Usually due three months after the first anniversary of a death.

Personal Income Tax Returns – Due April 30 each year. With business/farming income, there is an extension to June 15.

Nancy McMahon

N.M. McMahon CPA Professional Corporation 604 Government Road South, Weyburn 2010 11th Avenue, 7th Floor, Regina 306.842.5344

Personal Income Taxes – Due April 30.

Personal Income Tax Instalments – Due quarterly on March 15, June 15, Sept 15 and Dec 15.

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Talking Money in the Time of COVID-19

By Brook Thalgott Photos courtesy of Weyburn Security

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ike everything else in the markets, investment portfolios, endured some volatile movement in the pandemic. It has been a wild ride as we watched some funds go down and even saw certain funds flourish—particularly in tech—during these historic times. The question to be asked is what can you do as an investor to protect and prepare yourself in times like this?

Here are some tips from the advisors at Weyburn Security.

As they say, the best defence is a good offence. In times when prices are down substantially, consider it the same as a

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sale at your favourite local store. Take advantage of dips in the market by contributing to your funds or add new funds when prices are low to get a good price point on your funds. One of the best ways to do this is to use a PreAuthorized Chequing Plan (PAC Plan).

This is where you contribute regularly— such as weekly, bi-weekly, monthly— and the PAC plan will purchase more units of a fund when prices are low and less units when they are high. This will lower your adjusted cost base. What does a low-cost base mean? It means a higher return on your investment, which is what everyone wants. A PAC plan is the number one go-to strategy

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for being successful in volatile times. On top of that, the theory of “pay yourself first” kicks in. In any budget, the number one step after paying the necessary bills is to pay yourself and a PAC plan accomplishes just that.

Stay calm. This is easier said than done.

However, if we investigated what history has taught us, it tells us that markets that have had substantial drops or a recession have always come back in the end. Do not panic and sell when the markets drop. Be patient.

Stick to your objectives and goals. You are saving and investing your money for a reason. Do not get lost in the world

“Stick to your objectives and goals. You are saving and investing your money for a reason. Do not get lost in the world of politics and news that can sway you from losing sight of the reason you are investing in the first place.�

MANAGEMENT TEAM L-R Mike Onstad, Assistant Manager Jim Onstad, Managing Director

of politics and news that can sway you from losing sight of the reason you are investing in the first place. If you are investing for the long term or retirement, remember why you are in the funds you are in. Do not make irrational decisions based on current news that may put you off track. Investments are put in place to reach specific goals. Portfolios can be adjusted to reduce the impact of volatile markets. Also, remember every fund is professionally managed by experts and the managers do what they believe is necessary to keep the fund on track.

Stay in Touch Weyburn Security is here to serve you during these times. Our office is open by appointment only to reduce Covid-19 exposure. You can call to set up an appointment in person or we offer online meetings that are easy to set up. Our office has added protective measures such as hand sanitizer and glass shields to protect you and our staff. Contact us by phone or email for all questions regarding your financial situation.

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Good Morning Sunshine!

Mindful Practices to Boost Your Mood and Find Your Own Tranquility

Unless you’ve been living in a cave without internet or television, 2020 has not been the best year for anyone. We’re in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic, and well, it sucks. These days, we could all use a little more tender loving care, and the best place to start is with yourself.

Here are a few ways to improve your mood and grow a little peace within.

1. Finish what you started.

We all have things we began, and then abandoned for whatever reason. It’s time to see what isn’t done and make a plan to finish it or move on from it. Find the projects, make a list, and finish up or make peace with ending it.

2. Remove the clutter.

Peace and contentedness can come from organized, tidy spaces. When you release yourself from things you don’t need, you clear up your home and your mind. Start small with a drawer or a closet, one day at a time.

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3. Accept what you cannot change.

There are forces at work in our lives that we can’t control. Instead of resisting what we can’t change, letting go can change your frame of mind. If you’re trapped in an emotional war, you’re stuck. Inspiration and creativity flow when you can accept what you can and cannot change.

4. Respond instead of reacting.

Often, we react to situations emotionally without thinking first. Before you react, take a moment to process what is happening, contemplate all the information, and respond with clarity.

5. Breathe.

It seems too easy, but just the act of breathing can ease tension. When you are caught up in something stressful, step back and take a deep breath before you keep going. Taking a moment to focus and process can take away the stress of a moment and help you find the best words or actions.

stirring up drama in their own lives or with others, emotional vampires suck us dry. Cultivate relationships with caring people that build up others, not tear them down. Set boundaries with people who sap your energy.

9. Pay attention.

Meditation is an ancient practice, designed for people to focus inside themselves to achieve a calm and stable state of being. There are many apps available today to guide you through how to find peace through meditation.

Look at what is happening around you.

It’s easy to operate on ‘auto-pilot’ but it’s not necessarily safe or smart. The more you pay attention to your surroundings and the people in your life, the more you will be able to anticipate what may be coming your way. It also makes you a better friend, partner, parent, and colleague when you’re tuned into the people in your life.

7. Value time for yourself.

10. Connect with nature.

Our lives are ruled by time. Whether it’s making it to work in the morning, dropping the kids off at school, or finishing a project by a deadline, we’re tied to a clock. Be sure to take some of that time for yourself. Whether it’s time on the treadmill, in a tub of bubbles, or just sitting in the car for a few minutes before carrying on, take some time for yourself to decompress. Turn off the music, put down the phone and just…be.

Nature is a place you can get away from life’s distractions and stressors. A walk on a trail, a drive down a country road, or just sitting on a bench in the park can help clear out the noise in your head.

Watch the wildlife (even sparrows count!), breathe the fresh air, and listen to the sounds of the outdoors—being in nature is one of the best ways to shed stress and reconnect to peace.

6. Meditate.

8. Surround yourself with peaceful people.

We all have people in our lives that take more than they give. Whether it is

As you work on your mood and finding peace, be kind to yourself and others. We all have our own journey, and some days will be harder than others. Remember— the more peace you find, the more peace you will send out into the world.

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Brand New Faces, Same Great Care Prairie Animal Health Centre is Proud to Welcome Two New Veterinarians

By Brook Thalgott Photos Images by Jon Gillies

Dr. Greg Douglas

Being a veterinarian takes a special kind of commitment that starts with a genuine love of animals, big and small. It can be a 24/7 job, with patients that can’t tell you where it hurts or what they need. The team at Prairie Animal Health Centre (PAHC) share this love and commitment and are proud to announce to two new members to the PAHC family.

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Dr. Kendra Elliott

PAHC has been doing their best to keep up to the needs of their clients and patients over the past 10 months. Their Estevan veterinarians have been helping to fill the void after two veterinarians moved to Alberta. Hiring veterinarians is like hiring doctors, there are simply not enough to fill the need, so you can imagine the excitement of being able to fill both vacant roles.

With families at home more than ever, the family pet has gotten a lot more attention. Many families added pets or got their very first pet during the pandemic. This has created an increased demand and longer waits for appointments. The hope is with the two

new veterinarians the clinic will be able to reduce wait times and even expand hours to offer evenings appointments for working families.

Fall is a busy time for cattle producers with cows returning from pasture, this also marks the beginning of preg testing season. Both Dr. Kendra and Dr. Greg are eager and excited to work with producers in ensuring they have the most productive herd possible.

Dr. Greg Douglas comes to PAHC from Ontario where he worked most recently in industry, government, and clinical practice. A graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991, his interests include surgery, emergency

management and animal welfare. He enjoys working with all animals and welcomes the opportunity to get to know all the clients of PAHC, both human and animal.

Greg’s career has taken him to an externship at the Animal Medical Center in New York, critical care medicine in Hawaii, and numerous locums throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta.

While in government, Greg amended the Saskatchewan Animal Protection Act, implemented the Ontario Animal Health Act, and chased disease outbreaks from coast to coast. With industry, Greg developed and put into action the animal care strategy for Maple Leaf Foods.

PAHC WEYBURN TEAM BACK ROW L-R Dr. Greg Douglas, Karla, Crysltal, Dr. Jeremy Ross, Dr. Carol Ross, Ticia, Dr. Andrea Clarke FRONT ROW L-R Janelle, Julie, Lisa, Kristin

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Locally owned and operated, PAHC is a full-service animal hospital that handles emergency and non-urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues for pets and large animals.

PAHC SERVICES Cats & Dogs • Wellness and sick pet exams • Vaccinations • Surgery • Diagnostic Services including Radiographs and Ultrasound • Acupuncture (Estevan) • Herbal Medicine (Estevan) • Dental Care

Cattle & Horses: • Pregnancy Examinations • Semen Evaluations OWNERS L-R Dr. Carol Ross, Dr. Jeremy Ross

• Calving Emergencies • Herd Health Protocols • Horse Floats

Finally, Greg is a “local boy” who is thrilled to return to his hometown of Weyburn and is looking forward to getting to know his patients and their owners.

her brain that controls movement is smaller than usual). Phoebe might be a bit wobbly and cannot jump, but she is an expert at cuddles and loves to go for walks in the grass.

Dr. Kendra Elliott grew up on a cowcalf farm in Saskatchewan and was an animal lover from an early age. A proud member of the Pipestone 4-H Beef & Heifer Club, she also spent many hours reading Animal Ark and books

by James Herriot books. Having always been around cattle, cats, dogs, and horses, she knew early on that being a veterinarian was her calling. Today she is a proud pet mom to Phoebe, a cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia (the part of

Both doctors are happy to be serving the southeast’s big and small animals, and ensuring the veterinary care is accessible to everyone who needs it.

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Locally owned and operated, PAHC is a full-service animal hospital that handles emergency and non-urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues for pets and large animals. Learn more at prairieanimalhealthweyburn.com and prairieanimalhealthcentre.com.

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• Vaccine programs

Prairie Animal Health Centre 416 7 St W Weyburn 306.842.7677 prairieanimalhealthweyburn.com Prairie Animal Health Centre 108 Breeze St, Highway 39 W Estevan 306.634.7123 prairieanimalhealthcentre.com

May your heart and home be ďŹ lled with all of the joys the festive season brings.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year, from our family to yours.

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COOKIES &Cocktails As we wind down this crazy year, we suggest celebrating the holiday season (and soothing jangled nerves) with this fine selection of cookies and cocktails.

Turn on the oven and raid the liquor cabinet—these delights will warm your very soul.

Chocolate Chip Butterballs These cuties look great on holiday trays and are perfect alongside a big mug of hot chocolate.

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup ground almonds

Add salt, vanilla and water, blend well. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Shape into ¾” balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 20 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Cool thoroughly.

Once cool, melt the second cup of chips and drizzle over the cooled cookies. Store in fridge. Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.

2 cups chocolate chips ¾ cup butter, softened ½ cup icing sugar ¼ tsp salt ¾ tsp vanilla 2 tsp cold water Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine flour, almonds and 1 cup chips; mix well. Cream butter, gradually adding sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

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Peanut Butter Kisses Easy to make and you can’t eat just one.

14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk ¾ - 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups biscuit baking mix Granulated sugar 60 chocolate kisses In a large bowl, beat condensed milk, peanut butter, egg and vanilla until smooth. Add biscuit mix; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate at least one hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape into 1” balls and roll in sugar. Place 2” apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overbake. Remove from oven. Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie immediately. Cool. Makes approximately 5 dozen cookies.

Spiced Raisin Gems These spicy, soft cookies are delightful in the lunch box, and on the couch binging your favourite show. ¾ cup butter or margarine, softened

1 tsp cinnamon

1 cup sugar

½ tsp cloves

¼ cup molasses

½ tsp ginger

1 egg

¼ tsp salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup raisins

2 tsp baking soda

Granulated sugar

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In a large bowl, beat condensed milk, peanut butter, egg and vanilla until smooth. Add biscuit mix; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate at least one hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape into 1” balls and roll in sugar. Place 2” apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overbake. Remove from oven. Press a chocolate kiss into each cookie immediately. Cool. Makes approximately 5 dozen cookies.

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Prairie Winter Sangria Who says sangria is only for summer?

750 ml bottle red wine 3 tbsp sugar 1 oz orange juice 1 cinnamon stick 2 whole cloves 1 star anise 1 oz Grand Marnier 1 grapefruit, sliced 1 orange, sliced 1 apple, sliced 1 cup grapefruit sparkling water 1 cup fresh cranberries (optional) 1 cup pomegranate seeds (optional) Blend together all ingredients into a large pitcher, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate for at least two hours.

Serve over ice.

Dark & Blizzardy Normally called a Dark & Stormy, Blizzardy works better with our famous winters.

4 oz ginger beer 2 oz dark or spiced rum ½ oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) Lime wedge for garnish Fill a glass or copper mug with ice, and pour in ginger beer, lime juice, and then top with the rum. Garnish with lime wedge and stir before drinking.

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We want to say to all of you - our readers and clients

- thank you.

2020 has been a year for the record books. Thank you for being patient and understanding as we (like you) navigated our way through the uncertainty of the pandemic and thank you for your support over the past six years.

It’s been our sincere pleasure to tell the stories of the community we’re so lucky to call home. We appreciate you more than you know and look forward to continuing these relationships well into the future.

From all of us at Refined Weyburn,

have a wonderful fall and a magical holiday season.

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