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Products PST exempt The Government of Saskatchewan is removing the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from feminine hygiene products, effective July 1, 2015.

This follows the federal government's recently-announced GST exemption for tampons, sanitary belts and napkins and menstrual cups. The federal exemption will also take effect the beginning of July.

To finalize this change, a retroactive legislative amendment to The Provincial Sales Tax Act will be introduced in the fall sitting of the provincial Legislature.

"Our government has a record of keeping taxes low and being tax competitive with other jurisdictions," Doherty said. "We're also committed to maintaining a fair and sustainable tax base, along with ensuring that tax revenue is spent wisely on behalf of all Saskatchewan people."

Since 2007, Saskatchewan people have benefitted from the largest income tax cuts and the largest education property tax cuts in the province's history.

The Weyburn Young Fellows Club recently donated $20,000.00 to the Tommy Douglas Center. The funds will be used towards the centre’s roof repair. Pictured, back row (l-r), YF members Duane Walkeden and Don Baille, Tommy Douglas Centre representatives Carol Reeve and Wendy Sidloski, YF member Andy Barber, Tommy Douglas Centre representative Connie Nightingale, YF members Brett Ferguson, Kurtis Schwindt, Jeff Hayward, Scott Paxman, Mark Missal and Shane Dammann. Kneeling in the front, YF members Kyle Walkeden, Ryan Skjerdal and Grant Benning.

Conditions remain dry

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Some areas in the province received rainfall last week, which helped address topsoil moisture conditions; however, significant rain is still needed in many areas to help crops, hay and pasture develop, according to the Saskatchewan Agriculture Weekly Crop Report.

Topsoil moisture conditions remain dry despite the recent rain. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated two as per cent surplus, 46 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 14 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 33 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 24 per cent very short. Much of the hay is in poor condition and there are concerns about feed shortages.

Crop development is delayed in many areas due to cool and dry weather. Early seeded crops in drier areas are beginning to bolt and/or flower but remain short and thin. Sixtynine per cent of fall cereals, 58 per cent of spring cereals, 51 per cent of oilseeds and 57 per cent of pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year.

Crop damage this week was mainly caused by lack of moisture, hail, grasshoppers and flea beetles.

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Weyburn Group Home Society holds annual AGM The Weyburn Group Home Society Inc. held their Annual General Meeting on June 24.

It has been a challenging and exciting year for the WGHS. In December, the Board of Directors announced the appointment of Colin Folk as Executive Director. He and his family moved back to Weyburn in August of 2014. Colin was raised in Weyburn and has always appreciated the sense of community Weyburn presents. After high school at the Weyburn Comprehensive School, he attended the University of Regina with a start in Social work and moving onto Indigenous Studies.

Colin has worked 16 years at Ranch Ehrlo Society and by accepting this Executive Director position, he is committed to continue in this challenging, but rewarding career.

Another significant event that occurred over the year was an agency review with the Ministry of Social Services - Community Living Services Division. The review was successful in improving the current programs, as well as exploring new pathways for growth. These changes have strengthened and transformed the agency into a strong community based organization resulting in all programs currently operating at full capacity, as well as a waiting list. Colin's leadership abilities have been instrumental in the success of the review along with the cooperation and work of the staff who have undergone extensive training in various areas. The Board of Directors have expanded over the past year. The Board is comprised of a very strong, energetic and highly diversified group of people who commit their time and abilities to the agency.

The audited financial statement was presented by Cogent Chartered Professional Accountants and reflects that the agency continues to practice good fiscal management and remains in a financially sound position.

The agency recently launched a new website www.weyburngrouphomesociety.com which will serve to enhance communication for and about the agency.

Marj Wanner, Chairperson, noted in her report that she is grateful to be part of this important organization and looks forward to further growth, community engagement and improvement as the Weyburn Group Home Society moves into the 2015-16 term.

The 2015-16 Board of Directors for the Weyburn Group Home Society Inc. include, back row (l-r), Jill Zyla, Theresa Girardin (SCHR Mental Health Liaison) , Grace Rees, Duane Schultz and Dave Baun. Middle row, Marion Mainprize (Ministry of Social Services, CLSD Liaison), Chairperson Marj Wanner, Alaina Flaaten and Bernice Driscoll. Front row, Laura Resler, Executive Director Colin Folk, Rod Stafford and Stephen Schuck.

Community mailboxes set for 2016 Municipal officials, as well as affected employees, have been informed that neighbourhoods of Weyburn - postal codes starting with S4H - will be next in the conversion of door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes. This represents 3,246 addresses to be converted in 2016.

This is part of a five-year initiative to convert onethird of Canadian addresses who still have delivery at the door, to community mailboxes in an effort to secure postal service for the future.

Since the program began in 2014, one million addresses have been or are in the various stages of the conversion process.

Affected residents will receive the first of many communications from Canada Post. The first one is an information package with a mail-in survey. The package will tell them how they can express their priorities and preferences about their new

delivery method. So far 260,000 Canadians have shared their insights through this survey, which proved very helpful in choosing safe, suitable locations.

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With mail volumes continuing to decline, the changes being made are necessary to secure postal service for all Canadians.

No regular full-time or part-time employees will lose their job as a result of the initiative.

MAYOR'S MUSINGS

by Mayor Debra Button Let's start with the important stuff: the pools are open and ready for summer. Yahoo!

Everyone in Saskatchewan treasures the summer season. The way I look at it, we need to recharge our personal solar cells so that we have the energy to survive the winter.

It's clear that a lot of people in Weyburn share that philosophy because it is clear from looking around town that summer is in full swing.

Our parks, ball diamonds and other public facilities are all flowing with people trying to soak in as much sunshine as they can.

We got the season kicked off to a good start with the recent Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn.

This is always a great bi-annual event and this year I heard many of our guests say that it was one of the best shows ever.

I followed up on our local oil show by heading off to the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary. The City of Weyburn had a booth at the show and I pitched in to help greet and recruit visitors to the booth. We received many very positive comments from a lot of people at the show. All of us involved in the City's booth were very pleased with what we accomplished at the booth.

Back at home, we've had a number of projects on the go to spruce up the city during the summer. One project near and dear to me is the Mayor's Clean-Up Crew. We have hired two summer students who are out and about this summer painting sign posts, fire hydrants, city fences … basically anything that is looking a little dingy.

Of course, I would be remiss if I didn't also mention Communities in Bloom in which we are participating for the first time since the flood. The judges will be around in late July to early August so I want to challenge all the gardeners out there to get their green thumbs in gear to help the city look pretty.

Speaking of the flood, I checked in with City Engineer Sean Abram about the status of our water treat-

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Summer time also means road work time. The biggest project on the go is the repairs to the Government Road bridge. Our engineering department reports that the Ministry of Highways and the Water Security Agency have proven to be great partners in helping move the project forward.

Although there has been a lot of activity, believe it or not the actual repairs just got started. Until now we have just been taking apart the bridge to get at the area that needs repairs.

Looking outside the city limits, Weyburn continues to be well-represented at the national level. I was recently re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

(FCM) board. It was a new process this year. Before I could even run, my candidacy had to be approved both by Weyburn City Council and the SUMA board. Then there was a two stage process for voting.

Saskatchewan delegates at the FCM convention voted on a recommendation which was then passed on and voted on by the entire FCM membership.

As well, Councillor Stephanson is running for the Canadian Association of Police Governance board as President in August. We wish him all the best in his electoral efforts.

As you can see, our city is still going strong. We can all enjoy the summer sunshine secure in the knowledge that our city is one of the best places in Saskatchewan to live.

Please enjoy your summer and I'll be back in touch in the fall.

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Police warn against stunting and lay mischief charges On June 29, the Weyburn PS received a report of the tires of a vehicle parked in the 400 Block of Third Street South being slashed. The matter is still under investigation.

On June 28, the Weyburn PS were called to a residence to deal with an intoxicated and unruly individual who had caused damage to some property within the residence. As a result a 27 year-old resident was arrested for mischief and held in custody until sober.

Also on June 28, as a result of a complaint, the Weyburn PS located a golf cart which had been earlier stolen from a ball diamond. An 18 year-old male has been charged with possession of stolen property and the matter is still under investigation with more charges pending.

On June 27, the Weyburn PS received a report that a group of people had been witnessed moving barricades and other property around in the area of the Government Road bridge repair. The group was located at a local store. While dealing with the group, a 22 year-old male became uncooperative and aggressive towards police and was arrested for being drunk in a public place. He was held in cells until sober.

On June 26, the Weyburn Police Service received a report of an apparent intoxicated person staggering down the road. A 24 year-old male was located and arrested for being drunk in a public place. He was held in cells until sober.

Also on June 26, the Weyburn PS were called to a home regarding a domestic dispute between a 27 year-old male and a 27 year-old female. The dispute was mediated with the male agreeing to leave the residence for the night.

Further on June 26, the Weyburn PS received a report from a 52 year-old female that she had been assaulted by her common-law husband and had sustained injuries. The 50 year-old suspect was located the following day and was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm. He will be making a subsequent court appearance.

On June 25, the Weyburn Police Service received a call from a local pub seeking assistance to remove an unruly patron. Upon arrival, the male had left the pub but was found on the street. The male was found to be acting out taunting the police. The 21 year-old male was arrested for being

drunk in a public place and was also charged with stunting and issued a ticket. We wish to let everyone know that stunting does not only apply to drivers of vehicles. It applies to drivers, passengers and pedestrians who engage in any activity that is likely to startle, distract or interfere with other users of the road.

On June 23, a 32 year-old male attended the Weyburn Police Service office regarding a parking ticket he received. The male became very agitated over the issue and while leaving the building caused damage to a walk-in door. The male was apprehended outside the station and arrested. He is now facing a charge of mischief for damaging the door.

On June 22, the Weyburn PS received a report that a vehicle parked in the Tatagwa View area had the brake lines cut. The matter is still under investigation. Anyone having any information on this matter is asked to contact either the Weyburn Police, or Crime Stoppers.

Also on June 22, as a result of a traffic stop due to erratic driving, a 30 year-old male was arrested and charged with impaired driving and with having open liquor in a motor vehicle.

Summer parade winners The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce held its annual Fair Parade on June 30 with over 50 floats participating. Although the judges had a difficult time, in the end the Chamber awarded prizes in three divisions.

Business: El Nell Farms Ltd.; Organization: 5th Weyburn Scouts; Individual: The Knox Brothers.

$62 million surplus for 2014-2015 The Saskatchewan government hit its budget targets in 2014-15, finishing with a surplus of $62 million, down just $9 million from budget projections. The province's year-end financial results were released June 26.

Total revenue was $14.06 billion, down just $14 million or 0.1 per cent from budget. Total expense was $14 billion, down $5 million or 0.03 per cent from budget.

"The fact we were able to conclude such a challenging year on budget and with a modest surplus demonstrates, once again, the resilience of the Saskatchewan economy," Finance Minister Kevin Doherty said. "Although revenue from oil was less than anticipated at budget, revenue from potash and other sectors-combined with the government's careful management of expense-helped keep Saskatchewan on the path of steady growth."

Oil revenue was $1.28 billion, down $285 million from budget projections. However, potash revenue was $546 million, up $149 million compared to budget.

The government provided $107.7 million in unanticipated disaster assistance in 2014-15, largely related to flooding. That additional spending was offset by controlling spending in other areas.

"Within a balanced budget, we continue to be able to help Saskatchewan people who need it most, including those hit by flooding this past summer," Doherty said. "Sound financial management is a key part of our plan to keep Saskatchewan strong."

El-Nell Farms Ltd. won best float in the business category in the 2015 Weyburn Chamber of Commerce Parade.

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Life is good at the lake

By Helen Waller ‘Tis the season for sunscreen (or sunburns), hot dogs (I don't mean the kind left in a car) and bonfires. Summer is upon us and camping in Saskatchewan is in full force. You can't drive along the highway without passing a motorhome, camper, fifth wheel trailer or a family van heading to their campsite/cabin.

I recently went to Kenosee to visit a friend's seasonal campsite. We walked the trails, played mini golf, spent time at the beach and settled in around the bonfire after playing a game of spike ball. (If you haven't heard of this game yet, consider yourself warned. It's the latest and greatest summer sport game since ladder golf.)

That's when the conversation took place about why everyone loves camping. When you think about it, people spend thousands of dollars to buy tents, campers or cabins. We spend just as much buying all the gadgets to go with it. Whether it be bonfire sticks, lawn chairs, bug spray or coolers.

So, what is it that we like so much about camping? We spend a lot of money on camping and it’s actually less comfortable than our everyday lives typically are. We are a society that is used to all the gadgets, whether it be Netflix on the big screens, flushing toilets, ice machines or air conditioning, yet we go camping, and cook outdoors on an open fire, make coffee without a Keurig, hang clothes to dry on a line, shower in a lake or, heaven forbid, make use of the dreaded outhouse. To top it all off, the cell phone service is little to none and the WiFi for the kid’s iPods is even less than that.

Thousands of campers hit the parks every year, for one reason. To get away. There is something about camping, away from the distractions of the real world, that makes it so much more relaxing and enjoyable. Sure, you spend two hours preparing, cooking and enjoying your meal but you don't have to worry about getting home from work at 5:00 p.m. to be at the rink by 6:00 p.m. Hours are spent around the bonfire late at night, watching the stars and telling stories about BUSH MAN BRAD (he's a legend in our area). Scary stories are fun products of our imagination, not the reality that is in the news today. Parents aren't fighting with their kids about eating too much ice cream because they walked a mile to the store to get it. Life is good at the lake with family, friends and food. These are the only things you really need at the end of the day. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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Don't just disappear It's that time of year when many people take a much needed vacation for physical and mental health, a complete break from work or school. God made us to be productive and creative people, capable of much work. But we were also designed with a need for regular rest and leisure. Summer is typically the busiest time of the year for me in ministry work (mission trips, Bible camps, Vacation Bible Schools, etc). So I find my times of vacation before and after the summer months.

But I have a word of spiritual advice for all us vacationers-don't just disappear!

This is not advice for traveling safe by booking your itinerary with someone (albeit a very good practice) so that if something tragic befalls you, your disappearance does not go undetected for a long period of time. I'm also not telling anyone they shouldn't go into the wilderness somewhere away from the internet, social media and your phone. If you need to, by all means take off to the other side of the globe and immerse yourself in a culture or geographic region that is completely different than home. But please don't just disappear.

You may be going on vacation from being at home, you are not going on vacation from being who you are. If you are a person of prayer and faith, these should continue to be who you are while away on holidays. Though you will disappear from your home church for a few weeks, God is still with you wherever you go. Stay in touch with Him. Take the scriptures with you. Make time for regular prayer. Visit places of worship while vacationing. In fact, a vacation may be the time when you deepen your spiritual life, not abandon it for a few weeks. God, whom you may be taking for granted in the routines of home and work, may surprisingly regenerate your spirit in some new place or activity.

Many find that short term mission trips to improve peoples' lives in distant parts of the world is the most refreshing of vacations. Rather than indulging in strictly personal pleasures or inactivity, pour yourself into the service of others. Rebuild yourself by giving or yourself.

While getting the rest you need, find inspiration for which your soul is longing. Serve, play, worship, relax, sleep and pray. But don't just disappear!

God go with you, John Smith Weyburn Church of Christ

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Happy birthday North America

By Linda Wegner This past week marks a special time in the lives of North Americans: on July 1 we Canucks celebrate our 148th birthday. Canada Day will be considerably less sparkly in our part of the country, though, as traditional fireworks plus sweltering temperatures can rapidly equal raging wildfires. Happy birthday to us, anyway!

Three days later, on July 4, our national neighbours along with personal friends celebrate their big day.

They're definitely our "older brother" having been birthed in 1776. Happy 239th y'all!

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The Writ hasn't yet been dropped and Canada's fall election campaign isn't officially underway, but there's already plenty of controversy swirling around. I'm not about to repeat or reinforce any of those comments but I do have a couple of thoughts of my own on the matter.

First, wouldn't it be wonderful if we could disagree without being disagreeable?

Or nasty. Yes, I'm definitely a senior who misses some of the old fashioned ways of doing things but the thought of a

bit more civility and kindness is definitely appealing.

Second, it would be blessedly interesting to see what would happen in both our countries if we made God sovereign in each of our personal lives. We'd still have differences of opinions but we'd also experience His promise of divine intervention and wisdom.

John Kennedy said this "Do not pray for easy lives.

Pray to be stronger men"; Jesus Christ said this, "Occupy until I come. If you love Me, you will obey My commands."

"In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:6)

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Fat Cat fan Weyburn Credit Union’s mascot, Fat Cat, stopped to pose with a little fan during the their Customer Appreciation BBQ on June 26.

Students of Souris School celebrated the end of the school year with a swim at the Weyburn Leisure Centre on June 25.

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Trauma service dog joins Southeast Victim Services Unit Weyburn and surrounding area is now home to one of seven dogs in Canada that are part of the Pacific Assistance Dog Society (PADS) program, based out of Burnaby, B.C. PADS is a non-profit organization that breeds, raises, trains and provides assistance dogs to people living with physical disabilities. In addition, the PADS program trains dogs to work alongside professionals in what is referred to as the Canine Assistance Intervention Program. Intervention dogs are bred, raised and trained to calm, and be a well-mannered presence with those who are experiencing trauma, pain, illness and grief.

Beaumont is a two-and-a-half year-old black Labrador, which will be working alongside Tara Busch of Southeast Regional Victim Services. He will work as an intervention dog in Weyburn and Estevan police departments, as well as seven surrounding rural detachments.

Beaumont has received extensive training in the last two years. Typically, dogs are raised and socialized in public, by volunteers, from the time they are eight weeks old to roughly 16 months. During that time, they learn approximately 30 commands that include basic obedience (sit, down, stand, etc.), positioning (heel, side, front, etc.) and building blocks of skill development (touch, target, tug, etc.).

As young adults, the dogs go through a vigourous assess-

ment to ensure that they have the caliber of temperment and health required for an effective placement. During that assessment, PADS program trainers look for very specific traits required to be placed as a Canine Intervention Officer. Qualities required include a calm, quiet demeanor, willingness to engage with people of all ages and very importantly, the ability to release negative emotion that they may take on from those they are helping.

Beaumont, who is being handled by Busch, has already shown great promise. He knows 36 commands and recently provided support at the Court House.

“We actually did have him in court. We had him in a soft room previous to the witness testifying, and after, and it actually went very, very well”, commented Busch.

The Southeast Regional Victim Services is a police bases intervention program funded by Victims Services, Saskatchewan Justice. Their role is to aid victims of crime and traumatic events by providing information, advocacy, support and referral, as well as providing support throughout the criminal justice process. They are pleased and feel fortunate to have Beaumont as an addition to their team to help work with the victims.

For more information regarding the PADS program, visit www.pads.ca.

Southeast Regional Victim Services Coordinator, Tara Busch, with trauma service dog, Beaumont, at the Weyburn Police Department on June 24.

Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop holds Annual General Meeting The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop held their Annual General Meeting on June 17 in their new Day Program building located at 1800 Ebel Road.

The report given by Chairman Ken Meckling stated that "…the past year has been like a dream come true as we saw our new facilities come to fruition." He also acknowledged the strong Board of Directors for their many volunteer hours and thanked the community for their support.

The report from Executive Director Andria Brady detailed the successes of the past year and thanked the staff for their passion and commitment to providing positive supports.

The highlights of the year included: May - broke ground on Phase 2 of the construction project - the new Day Program Building.

October - Moved Woodshop, Paper Recycling and Confidential Document Shredding programs into brand new Vocational Training Centre.

November - opened brand new SARCAN Recycling depot and held official grand opening with local and provincial dignitaries in attendance.

January - purchase of Harvest Pie Company.

Detailed reports were provided on the various divisions and the auditor's report highlighted the positive financial position the agency ended the year in.

The evening ended with tours of the new building.

The Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop elected a new Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting held June 17. Back row (l-r), Gary Cooney, Denise Guest, Kim Reeve, Deanne Miller-Jones, Lloyd Montgomery and Candice Porter. Front row, Ken Meckling and Andria Brady. Missing from photo is Norma Buydens.

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The View

from the desk of Marga Cugnet, CEO, Sun Country Health Region

Go play in the dirt There's something about sunshine and the soft, warm weather we've enjoyed in recent weeks that makes us all feel a bit happier and more generous. Colourful spring flowers add to the mix. For a little while at this time of the year, we remember what it is to be young and almost carefree.

It might not all be your runaway imagination.

Scientists are beginning to understand there's a process at work. Research presented a few years ago to the 110th General Meeting of the

American Society for Microbiology in San Diego by Dorothy Matthews, Associate Professor of biology at The Sage Colleges in New York, suggests that exposure to friendly soil bacteria could improve mood by boosting the immune system just as effectively as antidepressant drugs. The bacteria might even make you more amenable to learning new things.

In a subsequent interview, Ms. Matthews says that as we have become more urbanized, we have had less contact with an organism that may actually be very useful.

"If you think about it, when we look at our evolutionary history, we spent a lot of time as hunter-gatherers, or even more recently in agriculture, where we had lots of contact with the soil. It's only been the last 100 years or so that we've become more urbanized and are eating our foods in a different way," she said.

That might sound like a strange comment in farming country, where contact with the soil is taken for granted.

Realistically, however, the huge air-conditioned, covered farming equipment used today on the farm does reduce even the farmer's contact with soil. Farmers used to say that eating a bit of dirt was good for everyone, but even they don't eat dirt blowing in their faces like their forefathers did.

Not only that, but more than half of the population

of Sun Country Health Region lives in an urban area, not on a farm.

Many of us in our towns and cities do not plant a garden. Our vegetables come from the grocery store already washed. If we rewash them, it's to eliminate the residual chemicals, not bits of

dirt. In fact, we probably wouldn't buy vegetables that still showed signs of dirt.

Some of us don't even plant flowers; we buy already-planted baskets for our deck. So even here in farm country, our regular contact with dirt is very limited indeed.

All of which goes to say that, if the science is right, we should change this picture. We have a limited time each year when it's easy to be outdoors for many hours at a time. I think we need to find a way to go play in the dirt for our physical and mental well-being.

Wheatland Senior Centre news The results of the senior centre's activities from June 19 to June 25: Bridge: (Friday) First John Whitell, second Joyce Hemphill and third Jim Brown.

Bridge: (Monday) First Mildred Sandiford, second Erskine Sandiford and third Jim Brown.

Trump Whist: First Marie Marcotte, second Leroy Damman and third Basil Holyer.

Hi-Lo Whist: First Marge and Leonard Schultz, second Ezella Gatzke and Marg Leavens, third Ella Hortness and Hilda Rohloff.

Canasta: First Ellen Eddy, second Margaret Warnke and third Jean Reich.

Kaiser: First June Matters and Annie Balzer, second Basil Holyer and Kay Bachman and third Jean Fahlman and Betty Knibbs.

Crib (Thursday): First Herb Grams and Garth White, second Rose LĂŠvesque and Basil Holyer, third Ray and Connie Boucher.

Fun Crib (June 19): First Connie Boucher, second tied Marg Leavens and Ray Boucher and third Leonard Schultz.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman and Weyburnite, Brendon LaBatte, accepted a 2015 Chevy Silverado from Barber Motors dealer Mal Barber (right) and general manager Andy Barber on June 25. LaBatte will enjoy the use of the personalized truck, courtesy of Barber Motors in Weyburn.

Swing for Scholarships tourney breaks record The third annual "Swing for Scholarships" Estevan Golf tournament raised over $6,500.00 toward scholarships at Southeast College.

Funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar by the Ministry of Education's Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program. This is a record year for the Estevan tournament, resulting in over $13,000 for students taking full time post-secondary programming at South-

east College in 2015-2016!

"The generous donations that are received at our tournaments go a long way to help financially support our students," said Dave Harazny, Manager College Advancement and Golf Tournament Co-Chair. "For each of our Fall 2015 postsecondary programs, we were able to offer $1000 entrance scholarships to each and every eligible student".

A total of 51 golfers participated in a 9-hole texas

scramble tournament hosted at the Estevan TS & M Woodlawn Golf Club, complete with steak dinner and door prizes. That is the largest number of participants for the Estevan-based tournament to date.

"The College is very attuned to the growth and needs of the communities that we serve," said Dion McGrath, Southeast College President and CEO. "Our Strategic Development team is continually working with

our donors to explore new and innovative opportunities to support and strengthen the link between the needs of the labor market and the programming that the College offers across our region."

The next big event for the College is the 17th Annual Swing for Scholarships Tournament in Weyburn on September 11 at the Weyburn Golf Club. Interested participants and sponsors can register online at www.southeastcollege.org.

Karina Peterson joins Briercrest women's volleyball team Submitted by Jadon Frank A third Peterson sister from Weyburn will be attending Briercrest and playing on the women's volleyball team this fall, as Karina Peterson has committed to the team for the 2015-16 season. She will follow in the footsteps of older sisters Brooke and Starlet.

Briercrest women's volleyball coach Nolan Weinmaster is excited.

"It is awesome to have another Peterson joining our program this fall!" he said. "Karina has the same great athletic ability as her older sisters who were huge contributors to our success during their time here. Karina also has the solid character that has been instilled in her from growing up in such a great family, which makes her an ideal fit for our culture here! Karina will bring a lot of skill to our team. Her size, combined with her vertical jump, make her a very strong physical presence at the net and I am really looking forward to working with her as she has a very high lid and will be a great player in our conference. I have seen her improve so much over this past year of high school and club in particular, and I can't wait to see her continue to grow into

her potential with our program this year!"

The Weyburn Comprehensive High School (WCHS) product has been following in the footsteps of her sisters from an early age.

"I started playing in my yard with my family and watching my sisters play when I was about ten," she explained. "I have three older sisters who all played, two who went on to play at Briercrest. I was on my first official team in Grade 7 and have been playing school and club every year since."

The 5' 10" middle/outside hitter has played for multiple teams since her family got her hooked on the sport.

"I played for the 'A' team at Weyburn Junior High for Grades 7-9, before playing for WCHS for Grades 10-12," she explained. "I also played for the Weyburn Volleyball club (14u, 15u, 16, 17u, 18u) and Queen City Volleyball Club (18u). The highlight of my volleyball career would be placing first at the Mustang Volley tournament this last school season and placing bronze at 5A provincials (both in 2014 and 2015)."

Peterson has been recognized for both volleyball and academics during her time at Weyburn.

"I was awarded the 2013 senior girls WCHS volleyball Most Improved Player as well as tournament MVP at women's Mustang Volley tournament this last school season," she explained.

She has also been on the honour roll every year of high school and was given first place in the 2014 Youthbiz competition and second in 2015.

Peterson will be studying Business, planning to specialize in marketing, and is excited for the Briercrest experience.

"I am excited to play volleyball on a Christian team," she explained. "I am also excited about the different classes that are offered."

For up to date information on the Briercrest Volleyball teams, "like" the Facebook page.

A tornado has struck the trailer park.

And like with any natural disaster, it's going to take weeks and weeks to clean up.

The 2015 Saskatchewan Roughriders' regular season began in the worst possible fashion Saturday night as quarterback Darian Durant left the lid-lifting game just before halftime on a cart. Durant's Riders were trailing the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers 15-14 at the time.

With back-up pivot Kevin Glenn coming in for Durant for the second half, Saskatchewan flirted with the lead. The game was tied 23-23 going into the fourth quarter and Saskatchewan even led by a field goal with 10 minutes to go.

However at the same time Durant was being assessed by the club's doctors, Bomber quarterback Drew Willy was impressively leading his team to a startling upset victory.

When the clock struck 0:00, the Blue Bombers were on top 26-23. And the bad news was just beginning.

Rider head coach Corey Chamblin told a packed postgame news conference that they'd have an official assessment of Durant's status later on Saturday night and that the team would inform the world of the news via a news conference Monday morning.

Minutes after the presser was adjourned, Chamblin was handed the fateful news. Durant, the Face of the Franchise, had suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon and his 2015 season was over. It had lasted less than 30 minutes. Chamblin even asked if they could re-assemble the media but by then it was too late.

And with that, the entire Rider Nation was sent reeling.

Assuredly the Roughriders never felt they'd have to cash in on the insurance policy that is Kevin Glenn this soon.

They'd stated publicly that they'd hoped Glenn wouldn't have to be used, except sparingly, at all this year. And the 36year old quarterback was fine with that.

Now, it's Kevin Glenn's team.

The 2014 season went down the tubes in mid-September when Durant suffered that season-ending right elbow injury in Winnipeg's Banjo Bowl. Now, many are writing the 2015 season off as well.

Season ticket holders were offering up their seats on social media for the balance of the season before midnight even struck on Saturday.

But it's far, far too soon for that. As stated at the beginning of this column, the damage is still being assessed. And it extends well beyond Durant.

"Shea Emry was down, Nic Demski was down, Keenan MacDougall was down, and Marshay Green," Chamblin huffed at the news conference, referring to their rash of injured starters. "Hell, everybody but me almost. That was tough. The toughest part is they worked their tails off all camp to get in shape and then a bug bites us all at one time.

There's no amount of prep you can do for that."

I'm not kidding. It was literally like a tornado blasted that locker room. The postgame quotes were grief-stricken.

"It sucks. For real," groaned defensive end Alex Hall. "It just really sucks. We didn't execute. A lot of fundamental mistakes. Winnipeg did a good job capitalizing on our mistakes and doing what they're supposed to do."

Sophomore receiver/returner Ryan Smith was equally stunned, moments after admirably filling in for injured veteran Weston Dressler. He was quick to look to the immediate future with Kevin Glenn at the helm.

"Anytime you see a player like (Durant) go out, I kind of lost my breath," Smith admitted on CKRM's postgame show.

"You gotta bounce back. We rallied around K.G. and he's been a great player for a long time. We're excited to play for and with him."

When Durant went down last year, the whole world could see the team sagged over its final nine games. However the Riders' braintrust felt they adequately made steps in the offseason to ensure that wouldn't happen again. Time will tell.

But Durant can't tackle, nor can Glenn. And the Riders' shoddy defensive play was as much, or more, of a culprit in Week 1 than any injury to their starting quarterback.

"It was poor tackling," Chamblin admitted. "We're a better tackling team, or we will be, than we were tonight. The offense had their trials but they had their successes too.

Special teams had some troubles. It was 30-26 but we still had a chance. If we can correct those things, we'll be back in the swing of it."

Again, the damage is still being assessed. And it's major. In fact it's the most devastating set of circumstances to happen to this franchise since the 2009 Grey Cup and the infamous 13th Man incident.

Who in the world saw this coming?

A natural disaster indeed.

(Rod Pedersen is the Voice of the Roughriders on the CKRM Rider Radio Network)

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