Weyburn This Week - April 25, 2024

Weyburn lawyer acclaimed as Saskatchewan Party candidate

Weyburn lawyer Mike

Weger was acclaimed as the 2024 Saskatchewan Party Candidate for WeyburnBengough at a meeting of the riding association on Tuesday evening.

“I’m excited to join the Saskatchewan Party team and ready to get to work,” Weger said. “I look forward to meeting and engaging with folks across our constituency as we get closer to the election later this year.”

Weger told supporters at the nomination meeting, “The Saskatchewan Party, with its recent budget has committed to Classrooms, Care and Communities and I know that is a commitment I can get behind in the Weyburn-Bengough constituency. As a father of four children, with my oldest attending the U of R, two

attending Weyburn Comprehensive School, and one attending elementary school at St. Michael, I am personally involved in education through my kids at the different levels in our province and I plan on engaging with our local educators to find ways that we can improve our education system.”

He also spoke of the health challenges of his daughter who has Cystic Fibrosis, and said, “I believe my family’s experiences with our health care system will allow me to bring a unique perspective to our government when discussing our health care system. I also look forward to interacting with our local health care professionals to ensure that our government is doing as much as possible to attract and retain health care workers in our constituency.”

Weger wants to see the government continue to invest in communities, and he feels his connections to the community professionally and through his volunteer efforts will help him be a good candidate.

“I know we have many strong communities within this constituency and I am excited for my future campaign to take me out to all of these communities. I look forward to meeting with community leaders and rural and municipal governments to better understand the

needs of our communities.”

“I will not take anything for granted in this constituency. As I campaign to be elected as the MLA for Weyburn-Bengough, there will be doors that need knocked on and signs that need to be pounded in to the ground. It won’t be easy for me, but I need to recognize that I can’t do this alone,” he added, noting he will be needing assistance from many volunteers as he gears up for the coming campaign.

Weger has practiced law for the past 15 years in Weyburn and has been the sole owner of his law firm for the past eight years. He attended the University of Regina for three years majoring in Political Science before moving to Saskatoon and graduating with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Sask.

College of Law in 2007.

In addition to his professional life, Weger has been involved in numerous charitable and sports organizations. In 2018, Weger and his wife Cara were recognized as the recipients of the Mila Mulroney award from Cystic Fibrosis Canada for their involvement and fundraising efforts as co-presidents of the South Saskatchewan Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. He has also previously served the City of Weyburn as a paid on-call firefighter. Weger has volunteered as a basketball, soccer, softball and hockey coach for many years and was named the Saskatchewan Hockey Association Volunteer of the Year – South in 2021.

Weger and his wife Cara reside in Weyburn with their four children.

‘OWL be Quilting’ show to feature local quilters this weekend

The members of the Weyburn Crocus Quilters Guild are busy preparing for their “OWL be Quilting” Show which will take place April 26 from 4-8 p.m. and April 27 from 10-4 p.m. at the Weyburn Exhibition Hall, formerly known as the Weyburn Curling Rink.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for youth and children accompanied by adults. Over 100 works of quilting, from wall hangings to practical household items, will be on display.

On Friday evening at 8 p.m., there will be a Wine and Appetizer Trunk Show featuring the work of guild member, Charlene Wimmer. Charlene will be telling the unique stories behind many of her quilts. Admission to the Trunk Show is $15 for non-members.

Charlene is an inspiration to all the Crocus Quilters. Always happy to see everyone, she thinks of the guild as a quilting family and is committed to it. Her quilting story began in 1980. With the guidance of her motherin-law, Elsie Wimmer, and her friend, Carol Geiger, she made a baby quilt for her first child.

At that time her work was very traditional and always hand quilted. Now she makes whatever pattern catches her eye and has other people do the final quilting with a longarm quilting machine.

Many of her quilts were made to remind her of special holidays and events in her life. While taking classes to learn new quilting techniques, she enjoys learning from the instructors as well as the other people taking the class. Charlene’s enthusiasm is contagious.

Gypsy Soul Fabrics from Estevan, Second Story Quilting from Torquay and Mama Bear’s Quilt Shoppe from Manitoba will all have sales booths at the show. Show goers will have the opportunity to fine-tune their creative skills by attending sessions presented by the vendors.

The quilt to be raffled off this year is a beautiful queensized Bargello quilt, done in blues, designed and sewn by guild member Eileen Wright. Eileen was one of the featured quilters at the last show. Hundreds of hours of work went into its design and creation. She generously donated the quilt for the raffle before she passed away last year.

Show goers will also have the opportunities to do a scavenger hunt, enjoy food and refreshments from Cecilia’s at the concession, or purchase tickets for Penny and Themed Basket Raffles. All raffle winners will be drawn Saturday afternoon.

In addition, guild members will have a sales table stocked with items from their stash- such as fabric, magazines, patterns, and quilted items. Some of the quilts on display will also be available for purchase.

Those attending may vote for the People’s Choice Award after they view the quilts. The winner will be presented with a Rosette from the Canadian Quilters Association by show chairs

Leanne Anderson and Mary Jane Verbeem.

The Weyburn Crocus Quilters Guild meets in Weyburn at Cecelia’s Banquet Hall the first Tuesday of each month from September to May. They have over 60 members, mostly from the Weyburn area, but several members also attend the meetings by zoom.

COMMUNITY !booster

Wheatland Senior Centre sells 4,500 tickets in raffle fundraiser

Wheatland Seniors Centre board for 2024

The board of directors for the Wheatland Seniors Centre gathered on April 17, just prior to drawing for over 30 prizes in their fundraiser raffle. From left are Ernie Lokken, Willa-Mae Donald, Jean Knibbs, Dave Rennie, Marlene Szczecinski, coordinator Bev Johnston, and president Theresa Istace. Missing are directors Rick Wanner, Denis Tremblay, Terry Bendickson and Mel Schindel.

Ministerial Message: The attack and the hope

Submitted by Rev. Doug Loden, Interim Pastor Calvary Baptist Church

Over 300 drones and missiles from Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen attacked Israel Saturday, April 13. Almost all the incoming missiles were destroyed and there was very limited damage in Israel. But what will happen next?

Israel has promised some retaliation, we don’t know what or when. Iran says it will reply with greater force to any Israeli response. There was fear in the attack and possibly greater fear of escalation and a wider war. Over 100,000 missiles could be unleashed against Israel at

any time. We have no idea what or when something will happen.

What is needed is hope in God. Luke chapters 3 and 4 give a message of hope. John the Baptist prepared the way for the Lord. He preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin. He baptized people in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins. There was a real forgiveness of sin in John’s baptism.

John then baptized Jesus. Jesus was without sin, so it seems that Jesus was confessing the sin of others. He was indicating that he would take upon himself their sins. Then, Jesus was tested in

the wilderness. He resisted the temptation and kept himself sinless. He was the spotless lamb able to be the sacrifice for forgiveness of sin for those who believe. Next, Jesus, went to the synagogue in Nazareth. He read from the prophet Isaiah, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.”

In the synagogue they at first loved his message, but then they turned against him when he spoke about God showing mercy to a widow in Sidon and a leper in Syria. They were so angry they tried to throw him off the cliff just outside Nazareth. I have seen that cliff, and it is scary. But

Jesus walked through the angry crowd, they didn’t touch him. He refused to let the opposition and anger of people change his plan.

He was determined to follow to the end God’s plan to offer forgiveness of sin for all who believe.

We have no idea what will happen in the Middle East. Either the situation will calm down or it might explode. We just don’t know, but the best way to hold on to hope is to trust in Jesus. This is a hope that will last whatever happens in our lives, whatever happens in this world, whatever happens tomorrow. We don’t know today or tomorrow, but trust in Jesus is a secure hope.

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING

REMEMBERING ALL WORKERS INJURED OR KILLED ON THE JOB Memorial Ceremony

TC Douglas Calvary Centre, Weyburn

Sunday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Proclamation

WHEREAS: Every year, more than 1,000 Canadian workers are killed on the job.

AND WHEREAS: Thousands more are permanently disabled.

AND WHEREAS: Hundreds of thousands are injured.

AND WHEREAS: Thousands of others die from cancer, lung disease, and other ailments caused by exposure to toxic substances at their workplaces.

AND WHEREAS: April 28 of each year has been chosen by the Canadian Labour Congress as:

• a Day of Mourning for these victims of workplace accidents and disease;

• a day to remember the maximum sacrifice they have been forced to make in order to earn a living;

• a day to renew approaches to governments for tougher occupational health and safety standards, and more effective Compensation;

• a day to rededicate ourselves to the goal of making Canada’s workplaces safer.

AND WHEREAS: April 28th was proclaimed a “Day of Mourning” by an Act of Parliament on February 1, 1991.

The Wheatland Seniors Centre sold a total of 4,500 raffle tickets in their latest fundraiser efforts, and made the prize draws on Wednesday afternoon.

Just prior to the draw, Jeff Tosczak of Weyburn Dodge dropped by with a $500 donation, which was used for the first place prize money in the raffle.

Altogether, the seniors centre had some 30 prizes donated by local businesses, in addition to the top four major prizes, with the proceeds to go towards refinishing the wooden floor

in the centre’s main room. Centre president Theresa Istace noted they began selling these tickets in December, and retailers like Canadian Tire and the Wholesale Club gave them permission to sell tickets.

The board of directors were mostly present for the draws, and included Istace, coordinator Bev Johnston, and board members Ernie Lokken, Willa-Mae Donald, Jean Knibbs, Dave Rennie, Marlene Szczecinski, Rick Wanner, Terry Bendickson, Denis Tremblay and Mel Schindel.

City of Weyburn to host Wey-Clean Week

Weyburn residents, organizations and businesses are encouraged to help clean and improve their community during the City’s fourth annual weeklong cleanup campaign, from May 6-10.

Wey-Clean Week was inspired by the city’s Environmental Resources Committee, with the purpose to encourage simple actions by Weyburn resident to tackle litter and properly dispose of waste to make the community a safer and more attractive place to live, play and work.

The City will highlight different neighbourhoods each day of the week, using its garbage collection areas.

• May 6 – city crews focusing city-wide

• May 7 – Area 1

• May 8 – Area 2

• May 9 – Areas 3, 4 and 5

• May 10 – Downtown

The city encourages families, neighbours, co-workers, recreation teams, school classes and so on to tour the streets in an area of their choosing and pick up litter.

There are public garbage cans in all city-owned parks, plus Goliath Disposal will also be setting up temporary roll-off bins in each area to dispose of the garbage you collect.

You can tag the city on social media @cityofweyburn and #weycleanweek or #weyclean, to show your community pride.

If a local organization or business is interested in participating as a small group, contact the engineering department for more details at 306-848-3221.

Groups can pick up garbage bags and gloves at city hall or by contacting the engineering department.

Wheatland holds crib tourney, games

The Wheatland Seniors Centre held a number of activities in the week of April 13-19, with the following results.

Wheatland held a cribbage tournament on April 13 with 10 tables in play.

The winners were, in first, Rodney Callan and Larry Szczecinski; in second, Denis Tremblay and Shirley Sparks; and in third, Erskine Sandiford and Mildred Sandiford.

Souvenir cribbage pegs awarded to Denis Tremblay and Shirley Sparks, along with Cheryl Vogel and Emily Zyla.

The winners of Spades on April 15 were, in first, Ernie Lokken; in second, Jannette Tonn; and in third, Connie Boucher.

In Kaiser, on April 16, first place went to Anne Gutzke and Marlene Szczecinski; second was Basil

Holyer and Bev Johnston; third was Theresa Istace and Jean Fahlman.

The winners of Canasta on April 17 were Trina Maas in first; Joan Gregory in second; Janet VanWinkoop in third; Sheila Greiner in fourth; and Mildred Sandiford in fifth.

In Crib on April 18, first place went to Garth White and Shirley Sparks; second was Marie Marcotte and Ruth Boren; and third was Shirley Hubbs and Theresa Istace.

Winners for Friday Crib on April 19 were Connie Boucher in first; Garth White in second; Erskine Sandiford in third.

The winners in Hi-Low Whist on April 17 were, first, Fran Long and Ruth Boren; second, Janet Vanwinkoop and Emily Zyla; third, Dave Frayn and Gladys Lokken.

Former dispatcher shares trauma journey

Former dispatcher Heather Fyke shared with an audience how she had lived with trauma, after taking a call on April 6, 2018 after the Humboldt Broncoes team bus crashed near Tisdale.

City approves new smart traffic signals

Two new sets of smart traffic lights will be installed at key intersections in the city of Weyburn, with one to be installed at the corner of Government Road and First Avenue this year.

MP Kitchen decries federal budget’s spending

Souris-Moose Mountain MP Robert Kitchen addressed many concerns with the federal budget, presented on April 16.

Weyburn Credit Union hits major milestone

The Weyburn Credit Union reported over $1 billion with assets under management, during their annual general meeting.

‘Girls Beyond Borders’ event hosted

The ‘Girls Beyond Borders’ event featured a panel of mentors and coaches, in addition of many breakout sessions for athletes.

TIME TO BE KIND, BE COMPASSIONATE

Sabrina Kraft skraft@weyburnreview.com

We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and make an emotional difference in the lives of our friends and family. Mental Health Week, which will be observed May 6 to 12 in 2024, has the theme “A Call to Be Kind: Because Compassion Connects Us All”.

There can be a lot of healing power in simple acts of compassion, as kindness is important to creating healthy and supportive social connections. There is also a focus on self-compassion, and ways to create compassionate classrooms and workplace cultures in your community.

One of the standard social greetings is ‘how are you?’, and we need to take the time to focus on the responses of our friends and neighbours. So many people respond ‘I am fine’ to this question, when in truth they are not feeling okay. There is often a worry that your troubles are too personal to share, or that you would not find someone to talk to, and so it becomes easier to fake a smile.

‘I am fine’ is a response to flit past how a person is actually feeling and turn the conversation onto something else. There is still social anxiety and doubt when it comes to being open and honest about our mental health, even when it comes to having day-to-day conversations.

How many of us have a confidante that we trust? How many of us feel comfortable having mental health conversations in our workplace? We spend so much time bottling up our emotions instead of expressing them, and so much energy trying to appeal to a standard of ‘being fine’ that is an unrealistic goal for anyone.

Of course, timing is important to when it comes to sharing your emotional state. It does take a lot of

emotional intelligence to recognize the many emotions that we experience in life, and allowing ourselves to express those emotions is important to our mental heatlh.

I am not saying we should share intense emotions with strangers in the grocery aisle, but perhaps we should change the typical greeting - so that when people ask ‘how are you’, they are expressing their desire to truly know the answer, and take time to have compassion for another.

There are many ways to show your kindness in the community too. We are fortunate to have many community events and programs that are inclusive, and there are even a few Facebook groups that offer a ‘Helping Hand’ to those who are struggling in their lives. Recently, a group of kind and supportive people in Weyburn hosted a community potluck, and by working together this group showed their compassion to many local residents.

One could contact a long-term care home, or seniors home, and ask if there are volunteer reading programs available. There can be a sense of loneliness for people in those settings, since many do not have visitors, and there might be a chance to spread some kindness in a simple way.

It is important to make real connections, and find ways to be a support to the people in your life. Also remember to take time for yourself, and not spread your kindness out too much, otherwise you will feel unacknowledged and might experience a bit of burn-out. Sometimes you just need to step back from your volunteer efforts, and wait until you have a renewed passion.

Compassion is a natural activity, and taking moments for others can help strengthen our community, and open up new opportunities for social connections.

How to handle gossip in your life

By Stan Popovich

Do your friends like to gossip on a regular basis? It can be challenging to deal with gossip from the people that you like to hang out with. As a result, here are suggestions on how to handle gossip.

1. Remain neutral: When hanging out with your friends, it is best to keep your opinions to yourself. Do not talk about people behind their back. If someone asks you for your opinion just say something that won’t offend anyone.

You also have the choice to walk away from your friends who are trying to get you to do something you do not want to do. You’re better off to just walk away rather than participating in their gossip. All you have to do is to tell your friends that you have some errands that need to be done.

2. Hang out with the right people: Try to avoid those individuals who like to gossip. Your best bet is to spend your time with your friends who tend to mind their own business. Play it safe and try to keep a distance from peers who like to talk about others.

3. Go with the flow: At times, go with the flow but do not say anything that will add

fuel to the fire. Keep your thoughts to yourself. Eventually, the topic of conversation will change, and you can then contribute to a more worthwhile topic.

4. Watch what you say: If people start asking you questions on certain issues it is best to be honest and explain yourself in a professional manner. Make sure that the truth comes out and to address certain rumors that are inaccurate. It is important to always be honest and be cautious about what you say to others.

5. Be patient: It is impossible to prevent people from talking about you. When someone talks about you, it is best to smile and remain professional. Let the topic of conversation take its course without getting angry and upset. Unfortunately, gossip is common when you are with other people.

Always stand your ground when dealing with conflict from others. Let people know that you will stand up for yourself when some people start to bother you. This will show others that you will not sit by and have people get on your case without doing anything about it.

Weyburn Youth Council aims to inspire with Captivator Series

The Weyburn Youth Council announced the return of the WYC Captivator Series, designed to engage and inspire Weyburn students.

This will be the second year for the series, providing a platform for dynamic dialogue with a diverse lineup of local industry leaders in business, finance, entrepreneurship, technology, artificial intelligence and education.

“We’re excited to host discussions with local mentors who will empower the next generation of leaders from the Weyburn Comprehensive School and inspire us to pursue our own paths to success,” said Youth Mayor Nikola Erasmus.

fer this series, noting that high school students often don’t know what direction their lives should take after graduation.

A fellow council member, Harper Williams, spoke of her excitement to of -

Holding a baby chick

Kindergarten teacher Jayme Payak watched as student Caleb Eberts gently held a baby chick during class on Thursday morning at Legacy Park Elementary School. Payak brought two boxes with 50 chicks to her class so her kids could see them before taking them home to her farm.

“Our goal is to get young people in Grades 10 to 12 interested in finding out what they want to do in the future,” she said, noting there are so many options available, they might need some advice or direction to narrow the choices down.

Williams hopes doing it in a fun way with two different panels will help encourage students to come out and hear what they have to say, particularly those who are in business or technology, and not be afraid to ask questions about those activities.

The first panel, which was held on Wednesday, focussed on business and entrepreneurship, and featured Jeff Hayward, COO of

To anyone who will be partaking in any sort of “celebration” on the weekend, your friends at SGI would like to make sure that your plans also include a way to get home safely.

Here in Saskatchewan, the number of drug-related suspensions is significantly higher than it was three years ago.

Canadian police have roadside oral fluid testing devices they can administer to any driver suspected

Weyburn Credit Union, and Alyssa Demarchi, owner of the Root Hair Lounge.

The panel set for Thursday, April 25 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. at Southeast College.

On Thursday, the panel will include Dean Loberg, vice-president of academic, and teaching and learning for Southeast College, and Ryan Janke, CTO of Weyburn Credit Union.

The event is free to attend, and is tailored towards high school students.

Asked what she hopes to get from the series personally, Williams said, “I’m still on the fence as to what I want to do.”

She noted as the youngest member of the Youth Council in Grade 10, she will be taking in all the information and questions to consider what she wants to do.

Williams said she’s very

of driving under the influence of drugs.

Failing the test means a driver will see their licence suspended for at least three days (60 days for a novice, a learner and anyone age 21 and under), along with a three-day vehicle impoundment and four demerits. The driver is also required to take a two-day “Driving Without Impairment” class.

There are many options to get home safe: ordering a taxi or rideshare is as easy

much enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the Youth Council to toss around ideas and talk about things, particularly with the guidance of Paige Tenbult of the City and Coun. Jeff Richards, who both have been working with the group.

Attendees at the panel discussions will have the chance to win door prizes provided by the Weyburn Credit Union.

“The Weyburn Youth Council is thrilled to offer this opportunity again to engage and captivate our peers,” said Erasmus. “We hope this event creates a meaningful impact in our community.”

The inaugural event was held in 2022, and featured WCS graduate Andrew Cretin and his business partner, Kirk Morrison, cofounders of the travel app Krugo.

as ordering a pizza.

However, if paying for a ride would strain your finances, calling a sober friend or family member is an option, too. Either option is better than getting your licence suspended and your vehicle impounded for driving impaired, to put it bluntly.

Talk to your friends and make the joint decision that none of you will drive impaired tomorrow or any other day of the year.

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! SPORTS this week

Weyburn player helps Rebels to a win at Esso Cup

The Regina Rebels, with Weyburn players Addison Greve and Ella Schenher, went 1-2 in their first three games at the Esso Cup national championships in Vernon, B.C., and Greve had points in the first two games.

The Rebels lost 7-6 in overtime in their first game on Sunday, against the North York Stars.

In that game, Greve had two assists, including on the first goal, and then 42 seconds into the third period on the second one, while Schenher assisted on the Rebels’ fourth goal.

On Monday, the Rebels were fired up and came away with a 7-1 win over Quebec’s L’Intrepide de L’Outaouais.

Greve scored two goals and an assist in the game, including the Rebels’ first

goal which tied the game in the first period.

Greve assisted on the go-ahead goal, and her second goal was scored unassisted in the third period.

Former Weyburn player Rayna Hennie also scored, as she potted the team’s seventh goal in the third period.

On Tuesday evening, the Rebels lost 2-1 in overtime to the Edmonton Junior Oilers.

The Rebels faced the Thompson-Okanagan Lakers on Wednesday morning, and their final game of the round-robin will be on Thursday against the Northern Selects from the Atlantic region. The semi-finals will be held on Friday, and the gold and bronze medal games will be held Saturday.

Beavers in need of host families for season

The Weyburn Beavers baseball club are seeking host families, with 10 beds needed for three months.

The Beavers baseball season starts at the end of May. Players need access to food, bathroom and a separate sleeping area.

Host families will receive monetary compensation, and free entry to all home games.

For more information, contact Brittany Sparwood at 306-897-8621.

WCS hosts pre-district badminton playoffs

The Weyburn Comprehensive School hosted Pre-District badminton on Saturday. There were 50 athletes, with 21 from WCS, and the rest from five other schools.

The following students have qualified by placing in the top three of their categories and get to move on to districts in Estevan on Friday, April 26. If any team finishes on the top two there, they get in-

vited to Regionals at Notre Dame on May 4.

For Boys Singles, Emmanuel Palarca won first, and Prince Saicopan came third.

In Girls Singles, Anna Tronson placed second, and Xhannelle Ebol was third.

In Boys Doubles, Max Kilback and Tyce King placed third.

For Girls Doubles, Anushka Raulji and Mon-

ica Regidor won first, and Lauryn Woodard and Havyn Walbaum placed third, with Sophia Dela Cruz and Nina Tenefrancia in fourth. As an extra team was able to go, these girls qualified for districts.

In Mixed Doubles, Marek Kesslering and Mizzy Macute won first, and Andrew Madeidegas and Atasha Recto placed in third.

Summer Games tryouts held Local soccer players practised a drill to demonstrate their ball control, during the tryouts held for the Southeast District’s girls soccer team, in preparation for the Saskatchewan Summer Games to be held in Lloydminster. A second tryout session will be held this weekend at the CU Spark Centre.

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Keeping an eye on the birdie WCS player Monica Regidor had her eyes on the birdie, as her doubles partner Anushka Raulji watched from behind, at the pre-district playoffs for badminton on Saturday. The girls will advance to districts. Photo 0851 — Greg Nikkel

Returning an opponent’s birdie Weyburn Comp athlete Sethumi Fernando hurriedly got herself in place to return this shot by her opponent from Radville, during the pre-district badminton playoffs on Saturday at the Cugnet Centre.

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LPES Scholastic Challenge participants

This group of 30 Grade 6 students from Legacy Park Elementary School were selected to participate in the nation-wide Scholastic Challenge for 2024. The challenge is a 100-question quiz on a variety of subjects. With a national average of 51 per cent, 13 LPES students scored above the national average, and one, America Regidor, was not only the top student at Legacy Park, but was the top student in Saskatchewan. She is in the second row on the far right side.

Concert Series releases new season details struggles.

The 2024-25 season for the Weyburn Concert Series was released on Monday evening, at the concert by Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys, as tickets are now available for next season’s lineup.

The new season will kick off with an acoustic concert by George Canyon on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The veteran of 12 albums and numerous awards will present his songs on the Cugnet Centre stage.

Next up are The Wardens on Thursday, Oct. 24, a Rocky Mountain-based band that sings songs and stories about their work as Canadian National Park wardens. Their music blends folk, roots and western styles.

Prairie Debut will present Prairie Sons on Wednesday, Nov. 27, featuring cellist Liam Roberts and pianist Godwin Friesen. Both have been named to CBC’s Hot 30 Classical Musicians Under 30, and share music inspired by their prairie roots.

A live musical documentary, Becoming the Beatles, will be the act on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, led by musician and storyteller Haley Marie. The show delves into the lives of the members of the Beatles, with their musical evolution and personal

Burnt Thicket Theatre will present a play, Every Brilliant Thing, on Monday, March 31, 2025, by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, starring Sarah Robertson. The play revolves around a sevenyear-old dealing with his mother’s depression by listing everything wonderful about life, then switches to two decades later.

The final presentation will see singer Lisa Brokop present “The Patsy Cline Project” on Thursday, May 8, 2025, and singer Paul Jefferson will present “Hank Lives”, about Hank Williams Sr. The two artists never performed together, but their classic songs will be brought to life by these two performers.

Season ticket prices for

RCMP seek info on damages to local towing business

next series will be $170 before June 15, and $200 after June 15, for adults, or $50 for children and students prior to June 15, and $65 afterward. Advance tickets for individual shows will be $45 for adult, and $20 for children and students, and at the door, $50 for adults and $25 for children and students.

Memberships and advance tickets are available at the Concert Series box offices, Old Fashion Foods and the Weyburn Review office.

Registrations open for Sask Oil and Gas Show

The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show announced that attendee registration is now officially open for the 20th biennial event, slated to take place from June 4-6 at the Weyburn Exhibition Grounds.

Attendees can secure their tickets by visiting the official event website at www.oilshow.ca.

This year’s event promises an exciting lineup of activities, including keynote speeches from distinguished guests, such as the Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper, who will be addressing attendees at the Industry Luncheon on June 6.

Additionally, Tyler Smith, a survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash and mental health advocate, will share his inspirational journey during the Safety Stand Down breakfast on Thursday morning.

“We are honoured to welcome such esteemed guests to this year’s Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show,” said Monica Osborn, show manager. “Their insights and experiences will undoubtedly enrich the discussions surrounding the oil and gas industry.”

Attendees will also have the opportunity to witness the induction of deserving recipients into the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Hall of Fame, and the Southeast Legends, during the luncheon on Wednesday, featuring Premier

Scott Moe. Wednesday’s festivities will continue with a prime rib supper, where awards will be presented to the Saskatchewan and Southeast Saskatchewan Oil Persons of the Year, followed by a performance by comedian Kelly Taylor.

For the full schedule of events, visit the official website at www.oilshow. ca.

“With exhibitors coming from all over North America, this year’s show promises to be a truly exceptional experience for attendees,” said Osborn.

The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show is not only a celebration of the industry, but also a platform for giving back to the community. As a not-for-profit organization, proceeds from the event will be reinvested into enhancing future shows and supporting local initiatives.

Tickets for attendees are priced at $15, granting access to both days of the show. However, tickets to all meals are required, and attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their tickets and avoid sellouts.

In addition to the oil and gas exhibition, the event will be held in conjunction with the Outlaw Buckers and Oil Kings Match Bronc Riding on June 4. This event will feature world-class saddle bronc riders, adding an exciting dimension to the festivities.

The compound fence of Top Notch Towing in Weyburn was cut some time between 6:30 p.m. on April 11, and 10:30 a.m. on April 12. Entry was made to the compound and vehicles were gone through. Damage to the fence was extensive requiring expensive repairs.

If you have any information please call Weyburn RCMP office at 306-848-4640, or you can call 310-RCMP for immediate response, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Ambassadors enjoy Volunteer Appreciation evening

Communithon Youth Ambassadors enjoy sandwiches and other treats, during a Volunteer Appreciation evening hosted by the Weyburn Communithon committee on Tuesday evening. From left are Falon Jordens, Anna Tronson, Natalie Butz, Ella Leko and Jyllian Payak. The evening was held to honour many hard-working volunteers for their time and dedication at the annual Communithon.

SE College welcomed two new board members

Southeast College welcomed two new Board of Governors recently at its meeting held March 13, in Weyburn. The Minister of Advanced Education recently appointed Judy Okanee (Estevan) and Levi Paradis (Weyburn). With these two new appointments, the Board is once again at full capacity including existing members: John Williams (Estevan), Jeff Ward (Estevan), Heather Vermeersh (Carlyle), Trevor Tessier (Weyburn) and Barbara Compton (Assiniboia).

These appointments fill both a previously vacant board position, which had been under recruitment, as well as the role of board chair, formerly held by Donna Nyeste. Currently, the position of board chair is being filled on an acting basis by longstanding board member John Williams.

John Williams, acting board chair, expressed his

enthusiasm for the new appointments, stating, “On behalf of the Board of Governors, I extend a warm welcome to Judy Okanee and Levi Paradis. Their appointments come at a pivotal time for Southeast College, and their wealth of knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in guiding our institution forward. We look forward to their contributions as we work together to fulfill our commitment to serving the educational needs of our region and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.”

Judy has had a lifelong career in education. She has had roles such as teacher, principal, superintendent, and university professor. During her time as Director of Education for the Meadow Lake Tribal Council, she was responsible for managing the educational programming

budget for the First Nations associated with the Tribal Council.

Judy holds a Master of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and has published a paper at the American Association of the University of Women.

Levi grew up on a ranch in a small town near Coronach, and is now a practicing lawyer living in Weyburn. He has a multidisciplinary background that spans both the legal and technology fields, which provides him with a unique perspective and skillset. He is excited to join the Southeast College Board and collaborate with fellow board members to ensure that Southeast College continues to provide opportunities for the local community for years to come.

Dr. Vicky Roy, CEO and President of Southeast College, was thrilled to welcome Judy and Levi to the Board of Governors.

“Their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience will undoubtedly enrich our discussions and decision-making processes. Judy’s extensive career in education, coupled with Levi’s legal and technological expertise, will be invaluable assets as we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of post-secondary education.

Together with our existing members, I am confident that we have assembled a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of Southeast College, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of opportunity and excellence for our community,” she said.

Chicago-based blues guitarist to play at Pumpjacks

Grammy-elected Chicago Blues Hall of Fame artist Michael Charles and His Band will take fans on a three-hour non-stop guitar driven journey through 40 years of music.

Celebrating his 40th anniversary in 2024, Charles graces the stage at Pumpjacks, at 596 18th Street in Weyburn, on Saturday, April 27, for a free concert from 8-11 p.m.

The precision and level of energy is just spectacular and will leave you astounded by the driving force, the contemporary blues, and the soulful ballads of Michael Charles.

Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, with a flourishing career, Charles came to America at the behest of Buddy Guy’s management to perform at Mr. Guy’s legendary club in Chicago.

After numerous trips back to his homeland, the decision was made to make America his home. He never looked back and now almost three decades

later this 10-time Grammy elected, Chicago Blues Hall of Fame artist continues to tour the U.S., Canada and Australia.

Feeding and brushing a calf

Kindergarten students had the opportunity to help teacher Jennelle Wimmer bottle-feed a three-week-old calf, during a visit to Legacy Park Elementary on Thursday. At left, Amyah Delaronde is brushing the calf, as Adelaide Littlechief-King watched while Hammond Foley helped feed the calf. The Charolais calf is from Mrs. Wimmer’s farm. Photo 4833 — Greg Nikkel

In 2022 his 15th annual tour will once again take him to the far corners of the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The 2024 tour promises a multitude of concerts and publicity appearances as he performs a whole new list of cities, festivals, and music venues and revisits some favourites from past tours. PLEASE

MICHAEL CHARLES

Photo — Sabrina Kraft

Artist celebrates relationships with exhibit of desserts

By Greg Nikkel

Artist Sarah Cummings Traszkowski spoke about how she combined both her love of baking and her love of art, at a reception for her exhibit at the Weyburn Art Gallery, “More than Butter and Sugar”, on Friday evening. To her, the paintings are a celebration of the relationships that mean most to her, namely her relationships with her grandmother and mother, and with her children today.

Sarah is a Regina Public School board trustee and has been an artist for about 40 years, and spoke about how she developed her love of baking, as well as her development as an artist, as she explained why she made these paintings of desserts.

began to try baking herself.

Growing up, she watched her grandmother bake, learning along the way how to bake various types of desserts before she

A painting of Christmas baking

Artist Sarah Cummings Traszkowski showed a painting she did of “iconic Christmas goodies” for her family, pointing out what some of the items were, during an artist reception on Friday evening at the Weyburn Art Gallery. Her exhibit was called “More than Butter and Sugar”.

Saskatchewan continues to tackle inflationary pressures. In March 2024, the consumer price index in Saskatchewan increased by only 1.5 per cent from March 2023 (seasonally-unadjusted). This is the second lowest increase in Canada, and well below the national average of 2.9 per cent.

“Saskatchewan is well below the national average in terms of consumer price index increases in Canada, and we are seeing further

proof that removing the carbon tax on home heating is keeping inflation down,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “We will continue to push back against policies and initiatives that are not in the best interest of Saskatchewan and help to make life more affordable for the people of our province.” The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in the price of

goods and services over time. Inflation is indicated by the growth of CPI, which helps assess changes to the cost of living. An individual’s ability to buy goods and services is affected by changes in income and prices.

Earlier today, Statistics Canada released their data on housing starts, where Saskatchewan saw an impressive increase of 12.1 per cent in March 2024, compared to March

2023. Housing starts on single family dwellings also increased by 35.7 per cent, and multiple units increased by 3.8 per cent compared to March 2023.

Government is committed to enabling Saskatchewan’s economic growth, which can be seen with the launch of securing the next decade of growth: Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy, along with a new investSK.ca website.

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A mom of three children, Sarah noted when her oldest child, Ella, was born 18 years ago, she began baking for her family which continues to this day.

As her children grew older, she would make items like chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies, pumpkin muffins and banana muffins, because her children loved these items.

When Christmas comes around, she makes family favourites like Nanaimo bars, Cape Breton pork pies (which have no pork), almond squares, and her brother’s favourite, marzipan squares. Many of these were reflected in a painting of Christmas goodies, which she pointed out to the audience.

As far as her art, Sarah noted for many years she painted flowers, such as her grandmother’s Queen Elizabeth roses. Just under 10 years ago, she took part in a CARFAC mentorship with artist Marsha Kennedy, which was a game-changer for her as an artist.

“She really pushed me into the why of making art. She’d say, ‘don’t just make pretty things, Sarah, have a purpose to it’. That really changed the course of my art, and my life work as well,” said Sarah.

She began to do more

GThe Water Security Agency (WSA) issued an update to the Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024.

Above freezing temperatures throughout the middle of March resulted in snowmelt runoff either beginning, or in some instances being complete, over much of southern Saskatchewan. In the southeast, the snow melt in the Souris River basin is mostly completed for the spring.

While many areas of the province’s moisture levels remain below normal or well-below normal in many areas of the province, late season snowfalls at the end of March have

improved conditions.

Out of the 45 water supply reservoirs across the province, 33 are currently at or are expected to be at or near full supply when the runoff is complete. Six reservoirs are expected to be in the 70 to 90 per cent full range. Only six are expected to remain low (Harris, Junction, McDougald, Downie Highfield and Roughbark reservoirs).

A snowstorm in late March brought 5 to 15 centimetres of snow across most of eastern Saskatchewan, with the heavier snow falling in the northeastern portions of the grain belt.

Dated this 24th day of April, 2024.

Tawnya Moore, Assessor

experimental works, such as hanging items from trees, and making paintings with large texts on them, and even text-based art with words like “Resist” and “Rise Up”.

“I was partly screaming at myself to do these things too,” she said, noting she got fed up with the public education system in Regina, and put her name in to run for the school board in 2020. She got elected, and she is still on the board today in Regina.

In talking about her art, she spoke about particular pieces in the exhibition, including two of chocolate cakes made for her son, one without any icing, and the other with just a thin glaze layer of icing, and one of her youngest daughter’s birthday cake.

One painting was of a carrot cake that her mother made, and is shown on her mother’s favourite plates at her family’s summer cottage.

“Artists make art for different reasons … this series of art was done as a way to lift up women’s experiences and relationships. From my perspective as a mother, these paintings celebrate these relationships,” she said, both of her relationships with her grandmother and mother, and today with her children and friends.

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Ceylon intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 2/2023, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

Intent: The proposed bylaw will incorporate the following changes to the Zoning Bylaw:

• Add large accessory use buildings and structures to the list of Discretionary Uses within the Residential District.

• Provide criteria allowing for large accessory use structures over 83.6 m2 (900 ft2) to a maximum floor area of 150 m2 (1,615 ft2) to be permitted within the Residential District.

• Modify the height regulation for accessory buildings and structures in the Residential District to a maximum of 6.0 meters (20 ft) in height from grade level to the underside of the eaves.

Affected Land: The proposed bylaw will affect all land within the incorporated area of the Village of Ceylon.

Reason: To allow for consideration of large accessory use buildings and structures in the Residential District.

Public Inspection: The proposed bylaw may be inspected at the municipal office, located at 107 Main Street, Ceylon, SK during regular office hours. Copies of the proposed

will also be available. Please contact the municipal office to make arrangements to receive a hard copy of the proposed bylaw or to receive a copy by email. Public

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Trip of a lifetime for Gabriella Friesen

Soccer player shares experiences of Spain trip

By Greg Nikkel

For Weyburn soccer player Gabriella Friesen, her “journey to Spain” was a trip of a lifetime, with a busy international tournament in Madrid, followed by a relaxing week in Amsterdam, Netherlands with her mother, Tammy.

Gabriella and her mom hosted a come-and-go reception on Sunday afternoon, and she was able to share some of the many unique experiences that filled her two weeks in Europe.

They spent March 20 to 29 in Madrid, with much of the time spent training or playing games with long days on the field.

Gabriella noted after their long flight in to Madrid, their first day was spent relaxing and adjusting to the eight-hour time difference, before getting right into a team introduction and training the next day.

Of the players on Team Canada, Gabriella was the only girl on the U14 team, which she admitted was awkward as these boys weren’t sure what to expect from her.

She ended up playing defence, as the team already had a goaltender from a Quebec academy, but they relaxed once they saw her abilities on the field.

They won their first game, which amazed Gabriella, because it was against Brazil, known as a powerhouse country for soccer. Even when they told other teams at the 22-team tournament that they had won 3-1, most were amazed the Canadians did that well.

In the end, they played seven games and won most of them, tying one game and losing only one match to a combined European team that included Germany and Switzerland elite players.

The loss was in the semi-finals, and they went on to play the U.S. in the bronze medal game, and won the game, giving them bronze out of the 22 U-14 teams.

A highlight for Gabriella was going to the REAL Madrid stadium for a charity game, and she was astounded to hear the sheer level of noise from the 80,000 fans that packed the stadium.

She noted she could hear the noise of the fans as soon as she exited her taxi with her mom outside of the stadium, and the roar of the crowd was almost overwhelming at times inside.

Tammy noted that most of the days were long ones, starting in the morning and going until 8 p.m. in the evenings with practices and games. The pair spent a week in Amsterdam to wind down and relax after the high energy week in Madrid, and they were able

to sight-see in the city and around it, including seeing the many large tulip fields.

Gabriella’s main coach in Madrid spoke fluent English, which she was very glad of, but otherwise she noted she had the Google Translate app on all the time as many other coaches and players did not speak English.

“We were very well

taken care of, and we stayed in an amazing hotel and conference centre,” said Tammy, noting that due to the long days on the fields, they actually didn’t spend a lot of time at their hotel, other than to sleep, and to eat breakfast in the morning.

Since returning home, Gabriella tried out for and made the provincial Forge

team, and has attended the tryouts for the Southeast team for the Sask. Summer Games. There is one more tryout for that team this weekend, then the soccer season will get underway which will keep Gabriella busy from Monday to Thursday on the field, and travelling nearly every weekend for games or training.

Team celebrates bronze finish

The U14 team, including Weyburn player Gabriella Friesen (at right), celebrated a bronze medal finish out of a 22-team tournament in Madrid.

Player amazed by stadium size

Gabriella Friesen, a U14 soccer player from Weyburn, was absolutely blown way by the size and noise level of the REAL Madrid stadium, where she and her mom Tammy watched a charity soccer match. The stadium was packed with 80,000 people (almost triple Mosaic Stadium’s size) and it was loud throughout the whole match.

Player proud of finish

Gabriella Friesen, a U14 Weyburn soccer player, was proud her team won bronze in a 22-team international soccer tournament in Madrid.

On the field in Madrid

Weyburn soccer player Gabriella Friesen was on the field with her U14 Team Canada, for one of seven games they played in Madrid, Spain.

Photos Courtesy Tammy Friesen