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weyburn Vol.114 No. 46 - Weyburn, Saskatchewan Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 10 Pages
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Denis Tremblay gave the main address at the Remembrance Day Ceremonies on Monday. Page 10
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War Mother representative lays first wreath
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
Weyburn Legion president Brian Glass assisted Betty Knibbs, the War Mother representative, at the Remembrance Day services on Monday. She was followed by a number of local dignitaries and government representatives in the annual ceremony of remembrance.
Heavy turnout for advance polls in Weyburn vote Election day for the City of Weyburn council is today, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the Credit Union Spark Centre’s multi-purpose room. There were reported long lines of voters on the two advance polls held on Thursday and Saturday afternoon. The returning office reported 395 voters lined up to vote on Thursday, and 401 came out on Saturday for a total of 796.
The candidates in the city council election include, for mayor, Jeff Richards, Marcel Roy (incumbent) and Bruce Croft. For council, incumbents are John Corrigan, Laura Morrissette, Larry Heggs and Ryan Janke, and new candidates Dana Pretzer, Kellie Sidloski, Todd Bedore and Lorri Wiberg. There is no election needed for the school
board trustees for either Southeast Cornerstone or Holy Family in Weyburn, as all positions were acclaimed. A person is eligible to vote if they are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age, has resided in Saskatchewan for at least six months preceding election day, and has resided in the city for at least three months prior to election day, or is the
Singing about the importance of kindness
owner of assessable land in the city for at least three months preceding election day. Voter ID can be a valid driver’s licence with photo, or a valid photo ID issued by SGI. Any other valid government photo ID is also acceptable, as long as one’s name and address is on it, or two pieces of ID that has one’s name and address on it.
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Weyburn Legion honours, remembers those who served By Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca A standing-room only crowd in the Weyburn Legion Hall paid tribute to the men and women who serve, and have served, Canada in times of war and peace, at the Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday morning. The three levels of government were represented as they brought greetings, and the representative of War Mothers, Betty Knibbs, laid the first wreath in the ceremonies. The Variations community choir sang two songs as a collection was taken for the Poppy Fund, and an address was given by Denis and Laraine Tremblay of Weyburn. Denis, a retired teacher and principal, shared thought about why this day is important, and about emotions and impressions that came from a trip he and his wife took to Normandy, France, seeing the Juno Beach Centre and the military cemeteries where Canada’s war dead have been laid to rest. “Many of us who have been fortunate enough not to have lost loved ones in war may not comprehend the sense of loss they continue to experience,” said Denis. “All of us should be proud and honoured to recognize and acknowledge those who served and sacrificed, the fallen, the injured, the families, the friends and communities. If not for them, we would not have the privilege to enjoy the right and freedoms that at times are taken for granted. “We must never forget, we must forever remember and always extend our gratitude for all of the sacrifices made so
that we might have freedom and a way of life we so enjoy.” Denis noted that his late brother made the trip to Normandy a few years ago, and spoke of how he was deeply and emotionally impacted by the visit. A while later, he and Laraine made the journey to France and saw Normandy as well. “We visited the memorials and walked through the cemeteries lined row upon row with white marble headstones and crosses, many for those who died very young, and we too were filled with the same emotions,” he said. Denis paid tribute to the role of the Royal Canadian Legion branches have played in remembering and honouring veterans and their families, and the sacrifices they have made for our freedoms. He noted he and Laraine paid a recent visit to the Northwest Territories, and visited the northernmost Legion branch in Canada in Inuvik, Branch No. 220. “As has been our experience, we were greeted with friendship and camaraderie,” he said, adding that Legions have continued to be a place “with a sense of gratitude”. Remembrance Day was set on Nov. 11 as this was Armistice Day in 1918, marking the end of hostilities of the Great War. He listed a number of words that are particularly significant for this day: service, courage, sacrifice, human cost of war, friends, loved ones, heart-ache, cherished memories, gratitude, freedom, way of life, forever remembered, respect, and next generations. Continued on page 2
Photo – Greg Nikkel, SaskToday.ca
The Grade 2 students of Legacy Park school sang about being kind, during their presentation at the school’s Remembrance ceremony held on Wednesday in the school gymnasium. The Legion’s Colour Guard and chaplain were on hand to also take part in the ceremonies.