Benjamin, Carter and Nixen tied patches of fabric together, to create blankets for the Special Care Home during the Legacy Park Elementary School’s Neighbour Club program.
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CHAMBER
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The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce celebrated another successful year at their annual general meeting, at the Weyburn Legion on March 25. Out-going Chamber president Chad Bailey said it was an honour to serve in the role for the last couple of years. “I’m standing here tonight and I’m filled with gratitude. It’s gratitude to our members, our staff, our board. All that goes together to make the Weyburn business community stronger.”
“It shows our community the resilience, innovation and unwavering belief that we can achieve.”
A milestone for the Weyburn Chamber in 2025 was celebrating their 85th anniversary.
“Over the past year, we continued to build on the Chamber’s long legacy of advocacy, collaboration and community leadership,” said Bailey.
“We completed in early 2024 a strategic plan that kind of set forth what our vision and our mission and values and future goals of the Chamber is going to be. Through that plan, the plan reinforces that the Chamber is a member-driven organization that is committed to fostering business and growth, advocacy, education and connections
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within our community and surrounding areas.”
Events for the Chamber in 2025 included their annual general meeting, the WEYBEX (business excellence) awards, and the Ag. Appreciation Night where the Golden Sheaf award was presented.
Bailey also spoked on the strong line-up of Lunch and Learn events hosted by the Chamber.
“I don’t know if any of you had a chance to take that in or any of those sessions in, but it covers a lot of talk. It’s a learning sessions, such as SAS Power SMR and the information that they provide, cybersecurity, updates on the FLAC process of the plant, and the list goes on and on. It’s an event that we established to try and connect people or business owners in Weyburn.”
“These sessions help businesses stay informed, support a professional development, provide value, insight, and emerging opportunities into the local development.”
Last year also marked the beginning of a new tradition, Chamber on Tap. “It’s an after-hours event that revolves around networking and socializing, but we also get to hear trends, agility, progress of new initiatives. Chamber on Tap re-
flects our commitment to innovation and desire to bring members timely, forward-looking conversations about the shape of the future of business in Weyburn.”
The Chamber also celebrated many grand openings and new businesses during the year.
In addition, the Chamber continues to offer two major support programs that deliver “real, practical value to our members,” said Bailey.
“The Chamber Plan provides Canada’s leading group benefits program for businesses. It also offers revised HR-covered initiatives that provides our members with free access to thousands of HR tools, templates, webinars, and even the creation of compliant policy matters.”
“As I reflect on my past year or the last couple of years, I’m deeply proud of the achievements we’ve had together. This was not a year defined by the work of one person but it was an initiative collectively by our staff,” said Bailey.
“Our board also plays a big role in the direction that our chamber takes to advance. They are a diversified group that brings insight to allow us to move forward and bring new programs, initiatives and everything to our business community.”
TWO DEAD AFTER FLEEING TRUCK CRASHES
SaskToday staff
Two people are dead following a collision involving a truck that fled from police on Highway 39 southeast of Weyburn. Saskatchewan RCMP say the crash occurred March 27 at about 7:15 p.m., approximately 16 kilometres southeast of Weyburn, within Weyburn RCMP jurisdiction.
Police say an Estevan Police Service officer with Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan was conducting patrols when they observed a truck travelling above the legal speed limit on Highway 39 and activated emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop.
The truck did not stop and continued at a high rate of speed. Shortly after, police observed the truck collide with a car on the highway.
Officers responded to the scene and provided first aid until EMS and fire crews arrived.
The driver and passenger in the car were declared dead at the scene. They have been identified as a 46-yearold man from Estevan and a 40-year-old woman from Lampman. Their families have been notified.
The driver and sole occupant of the truck was taken to hospital by EMS and later transported by STARS air ambulance to another centre with serious injuries.
RCMP said the Serious Crimes Unit continues to investigate the collision with assistance from a collision reconstructionist and the Office of the Chief Coroner. Updates will be provided when available.
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It was a cozy comfy spirit day for students at St. Michael School on March 26. Back row, l-r, Hazel, Georgia, Anna, Joaquin and, Aevyn. Front row: Layne, Cambria, Charlie, Payton, Ashlee and Catherine.
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Seven charged, dozens of charges laid in drug bust
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The Weyburn Police Service has announced charges against five people as a result of an ongoing drug investigation.
According to a WPS news release, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 25, the WPS Drug Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Weyburn Police
Service patrol division, initiated a traffic stop on a truck as it entered the city limits on Highway 39.
The five individuals were located in the vehicle
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and all were arrested for possession for the purposes of trafficking.
Upon arrest, the WPS said police located 13.6 grams of fentanyl, six cellphones, a pair of brass knuckles, $105 cash and drug-use paraphernalia.
In addition, a search warrant was obtained and executed for the involved vehicle and a residence in Weyburn. The WPS said police located and seized the following from the vehicle search: a paint can with a false bottom altered to hide items; 14 grams of fentanyl, 27.4 grams of cocaine, 27.7 grams of methamphetamine, working digital scales, drug use and trafficking paraphernalia; and weapons including knives, a collapsable baton and a taser.
As for the residence, the WPS said members located weapons including a machete, a collapsable baton, and an imitation revolver; score sheets; working digital scales; four cellphones; drug use and trafficking paraphernalia; and three high value tools believed to have been stolen from a CP Rail truck.
In total, the WPS says it located 27.6 grams of fentanyl with a street value of approximately $11,000, 27.4 grams of cocaine with a street value of approximately $4,500, and 27.7 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of approximately $1,600.
The WPS reported the following individuals have been charged:
Jeffery Wagner, age 52, of Weyburn is charged with a total of three counts for trafficking, with one each for cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine; three more counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, with one each for cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine; one count of possession of weapons (a machete,
collapsable baton and imitation revolver), and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Cody Beers, a 32-yearold from Weyburn, is charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, with one each for cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Neressa Aspen, age 29, of Weyburn, is charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, with one each for cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine, and one count of possession of a weapon (a taser); Keigan Jasper, age 22, is charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, with one each for cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine, one count of possession of a weapon (brass knuckles) and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Jesse Hoskins, 40, of Weyburn is charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, with one each for cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine, one count of fail to comply with conditions of an undertaking. He was also found to have a warrant for his arrest out of Weyburn for failing to appear in court.
In addition, at approximately 4:25 p.m. on March 25, the WPS said members were called to a possible break-in at the residence searched in relation to this incident. Upon arrival, the WPS reported officers located one individual in the basement of the residence and another attempting to flee upon noticing police. Both individuals, 44-yearold Gregory Monteyne and 32-year-old Jessie Pattyson, were charged with one count each of break and enter to a residence.
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Stars of the Rotary Festival awards scholarships and bursaries
The Stars of the Rotary Festival of Music was held on March 25, celebrating talented youth who received scholarships from various businesses and organizations.
The St. Michael’s School Grade 9 band received $300 and shield for best performance by a band, sponsored by Prairie Sky Co-op Association.
Ava Dela Cruz and Moriah Edinborough received piano medals, sponsored by Western Financial Group.
Sawyer Morley, Brooklyn Bell, Allena Murray and Cora Stadnyk won vocal medals, sponsored by the Weyburn Music Festival.
The Assiniboia Park Elementary School Grade 1 English program received $75 and a shield for group choral speech award, sponsored by Weyburn Elementary Schools Community Councils.
Aerendel Bahingawan received a $125 vocal award, sponsored by the Weyburn Credit Union.
Jade Alcalde, Allena Murray, Kurt Beroy and Hently Bahingawan received piano medals, sponsored by TRG Bookkeeping.
Natalie Ramsay won a $100 vocal award, sponsored by Quota International of Weyburn.
Elianna Edinborough and Zahra Zayoud received piano medals, sponsored by the Weyburn Music Festival.
The Legacy Choir and Weyburn Comp School senior choir each won $250 and a shield, sponsored by the YF Wives.
Lydia Sawatzky won a $75 piano award and Alexander Dela Cruz won a $50 piano award, sponsored by Weyburn Credit Union.
Hently Bahingawan, Samantha Asonio and Mhery Rodriguez received $75 band awards, sponsored by Gayleen Stephanson.
Alexandra Jose and Aven Carter received $50 band awards, sponsored by St. Michael’s School Community Council.
Izanne Dumas, Cielo Larracas and Finley Penner received instrumental medals, sponsored by the Weyburn Music Festival.
Alexandra Jose received a $125 vocal award, sponsored by the Mary Johnston Memorial.
Maryann Ejiofor, Haroun Joe Mathew and Chris Dayaan received $125 vocal awards, sponsored by the Holy Family RCSSD.
Chloe Perdis received a $50 instrumental award, sponsored by Western Financial Group.
Lily Penner and Sydnee Thiessen won $200 from the Margaret Cugnet Piano Duet.
Alexandra Jose won
$100 piano award and a trophy, sponsored by the Arleigh Pulfer Memorial.
Abigail Stewart received a $50 vocal award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Carlee Wade won a $200 vocal award and a trophy, sponsored by the Shirley Bartlett Memorial.
Natalie Ramsay received a $300 vocal award, sponsored by Barber Motors.
Judah Sawatzky received a $150 piano award, sponsored by Gayleen Stephanson.
The Legacy Park Elementary Grade 4/5 and Grade 5 received a $100 band award, sponsored by Quota International of Weyburn.
Judah Sawatzky and Benjamin Sawatzky received a $50 piano award, sponsored by Order of the Eastern Star.
The WCS Grade 8 band received a $300 band award, sponsored by the South East Cornerstone school division.
Benjamin Sawatzky won a $300 piano award, sponsored by Weyburn Security.
Keira Mahnke won a vocal trophy, sponsored by the Orpheus Club.
Heidi Penner and Lily Penner received $100 piano awards, sponsored by Westland Insurance.
Ryan Hansen received a $200 vocal award, sponsored by the Rotary Club Library award.
Sydnee Thiessen received a $150 piano award, sponsored by the Weyburn Arts Council.
Lila Anderson received a $200 vocal award, sponsored by the Weyburn Concert Series.
The Spirit Singers and Spirit of Grace received $75 vocal awards, spon -
sored by Gayleen Stephanson.
Alexandra Jose received a $150 multi-disciplinary award, sponsored by Weyburn Security.
Dave Alcade received a $225 band award and trophy, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
The Weyburn Comp senior band received a $75 band award and shield, sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion.
Keira Mahnke received a $500 vocal award, sponsored by Stewart Steel.
Natalie Ramsay received a $400 vocal award, sponsored by Jerry Mainil Ltd.
Hently Bahingawan and Christopher Borth received $150 each, sponsored by Weyburn Security.
The June Barber Memorial Award was presented to students in all three categories, with recipients receiving $125. In the piano category, recipients were Felicia Deal, Benjamin Sawatzky, Judah Sawatzky, Sydnee Thiessen, Alexandra Jose, Lydia Sawatzky and Heidi Penner. In the vocal category, recipients were Keria Mahanke, Alexandra Jose and Ryan Hansen. The band recipient was Christopher Borth.
Felicia Deal received a $600 piano award, sponsored by the Alex Findlay Memorial.
The Weyburn Comp Rise Choir received a $200 vocal award, sponsored by South East Cornerstone school division.
The Weyburn Comp senior jazz band received a $300 band award, sponsored by the Weyburn Young Fellows Club.
All scholarships and bursaries were presented at the Cugnet Centre on March 26.
Recipients of band scholarships and bursaries gathered at the Stars of the Rotary Music Festival, held on March 26. Back row, l-r, Alexandra Jose, Chloe Perdis, Dave Alcalde, Cielo Larracas and Izanne Dumas. Front row, Hently Bahingawan and Finley Penner.
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Recipients of piano scholarships and bursaries gathered at the Stars of the Rotary Music Festival, held on March 26. Back row, l-r, Benjamin Sawatzky, Judah Sawatzky, Felicia Deal and Kurt Beroy. Middle row, Lily Penner, Sydnee Thiessen, Heidi Penner, Lydia Sawatzky, Alexandra Jose, Jade Alcalde and Hently Bahingawan. Front row,Moriah Edinborough, Zahra Zayoud, Alexander Del Cruz, Allena Murray, Ava Dela Cruz and Elianna Edinborough.
Recipients of vocal scholarships and bursaries gathered at the Stars of the Rotary Music Festival, held on March 26. Back row, l-r, Ryan Hansen, Lila Anderson, Natalie Ramsay and Keira Mahnke. Middle row, Alexandra Jose, Aerendel Bahingawan and Allena Murray. Front row, Chris Dayaan, Maryann Ejiofor, Tauren Jack and Emerson Jack.
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Golden Spike recipient Lindsee Michel recognized for extraordinary volunteer record
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review
As the recipient of the 2026 Golden Spike award, Lindsee Michel was recognized for an extraordinary volunteer record and as an inspirational role-model who encourages others to get involved.
A true volunteer at heart, Michel hyped up the crowd for this year’s Communithon fundraiser, after taking her place at the podium. “I’m standing here thinking that I would be way more comfortable if I was trying to convince you all to put in a Weymazing Race team this year. We’re looking, so come find me later and I’ll get you set up for the season’s fun feature on Access Communications.”
“Or maybe I would just feel comfortable if I was setting up a minute-to-winit game. We have our own heated rivalry between the Eagles football team and the AAA Gold Wings. They’ve been going headto-head for six years now.”
Michel noted her appreciation to Tara Keating for nominating her as the Golden Spike winner. “I am grateful for her thoughtfulness, and I think I know now why she didn’t tell me.”
The nomination packaged highlighted all the community involvement of Michel, including coaching Special Olympics, leading cheering soccer teams, mentoring students in the WCS Cosmetology Lab, supporting the Golden Leagues AAA program, and serving as an athletic
trainer for youth in high school football.
In addition, Michel has organized festivals, fashion shows, fitness camps, youth marathons, and community celebrations, all with the goal of creating opportunities for others.
“Her leadership shines through major community pillars, especially Communithon, where she has been a board member, organizer, on-air host, entertainment scout, and now the Youth Ambassador Chair,” said award presenter Ron Irvine of Access Communications.
“She is also a powerful advocate for women and girls. She has created empowerment events, founded the Young Female Athletes Symposium, and co-led initiatives like Bloom, the Menopause Rural Speaking Tour, and Spilling Prairie Tea programs designed to educate, support, and uplift women across southeast Saskatchewan.”
“Michel has consistently modelled growth, mentorship, and innovation. Her career reflects her remarkable ability to evolve, innovate, and lead, bringing passion, knowledge, and a genuine desire to help others grow. Her accomplishments are vast, but her legacy is simple,” added Irvine. “She builds people, she builds confidence, community, collaboration, and connection. She invests her time, her talents, and heart into making Weyburn stronger, healthier, and more united.”
“I am so proud of every-
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thing that I am a part of and the people that I get to do it with,” commented Lindsee. “Because the truth is, there is not one thing I do where I’m not surrounded by an absolutely remarkable group of people. This recognition belongs to all of us.”
“I’ve had the privilege of experiencing some incredibly powerful moments with many of you.”
“Volunteering has always been a part of my life. It was instilled in me growing up. It never felt like an obligation. It’s something I genuinely look forward to.”
“I looked for what brought me joy and purpose and it led me deeper into a world I already loved, my community,” said Michel. “Along the way, I reconnected with people, built new relationships, and strengthened others.”
“It is never, ever me. It’s always a we. I thank every single person who has supported my ideas and been part of this adventure.”
“I know life feels heavy sometimes, there are challenges everywhere. Everyone is carrying something. I’m just trying to add a little goodness, a little bit of light, and maybe even a bit of fun into life,” said Michel.
“This community has supported my goals of running businesses, helped us raise our children, and invested in my family’s dreams. The very least I can do is invest back in my time. What I receive from volunteering is something I will never be able to fully explain in words or repay in my time,” concluded Lindsee. “But I promise you, I will continue to try. Thank you so much for this moment. It truly filled my cup.”
Ice safety remains important
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The Weyburn Fire Department (WFD) responded to eight calls for service in February, continuing to provide timely emergency response and support across the community.
The department remains focused on maintaining a high level of readiness through ongoing training, operational review, and response.
Calls for Service
February responses included six alarm calls, a smoke investigation at
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Dr. Ebelechukwu Ejiofor will be leaving her practice with the Weyburn Primary Health Care Clinic effective June 26, 2026.
Recruitment efforts for a new practitioner are underway. Patient information will remain at the clinic.
a residence, and an EMS assist.
Alarm calls continue to make up a significant portion of responses. Fire officials remind residents that ensuring alarm systems are properly maintained and functioning can help reduce unnecessary callouts while keeping homes and businesses safe. Crews also responded to a smoke investigation at a residence, confirming conditions on scene and ensuring there was no active fire risk.
Training & Preparedness
Firefighters took part in four training nights in February, covering core skills, rescue operations, and emergency readiness.
Topics included knots, SCBA inspections and bottle fill operations, air monitoring, radios, air bag rescue techniques, and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training such as firefighter drags, rescue scenarios, as well as Mayday and entrapment response.
ture food trucks, live music, raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw. All money raised supports training, equipment and ongoing community initiatives. Tickets can be purchased through an association member or by contacting the Weyburn Fire Rescue Facebook page. Limited quantities available.
Ice Safety As temperatures fluctuate this time of year, ice conditions can change quickly and become unpredictable, even when surfaces appear solid. Thickness and stability of ice can vary from one area to the next, creating serious risk for anyone venturing onto frozen water.
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Patients may request to be placed on a wait list for a new Primary Care Provider or have their patient information sent to another clinic at no cost.
For more information, please contact the Weyburn Primary Health Care Clinic at 306-842-8790.
The department also continues committee review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) to ensure practices remain current and operationally effective.
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The Weyburn Fire Association’s annual cabaret fundraiser will be May 23, 2026 at the Weyburn Agricultural Society Exhibition Hall starting at 6 p.m.
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The City of Weyburn considers all frozen bodies of water within city limits unsafe for winter recreation, including the Souris River. Vehicles are not permitted on the river, and anyone accessing frozen waterways does so at their own risk.
As a general guideline from the Government of Saskatchewan, ice should be at least 10 cm (four inches) thick for walking, 20 cm (eight inches) for a snowmobile or ATV, 30 cm (12 inches) for a car or light truck, and more than 30 cm for heavy trucks.
People should avoid ice near moving water, pressure ridges, slushy areas, or ice that has thawed and refrozen.
The Golden Spike award was presented to Lindsee Michel, right, by Ron Irvine of Access Communications at the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting on March 25. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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Weyburn Police repond the public intoxication and fight reports
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 81 calls for service during the week of March 22 to March 29, 2026.
Notable incidents during the week include:
Noise Complaints: Police have received numerous complaints regarding ongoing noise disturbances involving an adult female. Warnings and tickets have been issued; however, the behaviour has continued. As a result, a Criminal Code charge of Mischief (interfering with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property) will be pursued against the resident.
Liquor Act Public Intoxication: Police responded to a report of an adult male passed out on
the floor of a licensed establishment on March 26.
Members located the male, who was found to be grossly intoxicated. He was arrested without incident and transported to cells, where he was medically assessed by EMS due to his condition. He was later released once sober without charges.
Police responded to a report of a fight at a local licensed establishment on March 29. Upon arrival, the altercation had been dispersed and one involved male had already left. The remaining individual was located outside and found to be heavily intoxicated. He was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and held in cells until sober. No charges were laid;
however, the individual has been banned from returning to the establishment.
Police assisted Weyburn Fire Services with a vehicle fire on Highway 39 near 16th Street on March 27. Both occupants had safely exited the vehicle prior to police arrival. Members assisted with traffic control until the fire was extinguished and the vehicle removed. The incident is not considered suspicious, and no injuries were reported.
Anyone with information regarding these or any other criminal matters is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a crash that occurred March 27 at about 7:15 p.m., approximately 16 kilometres southeast of Weyburn.
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FROM THE SIDELINES: Clarity in communications
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How is the war in Iran going from a U.S. perspective Mr. President?
“Well, very complete, pretty much,” said Donnie Deflector.
No follow up question was forthcoming requesting clarity.
In fact, the President at one point felt it wasn’t really a war, but just an “excursion,” like a holiday retreat.
It was obvious the man had never been close to a wartime experience, but this isn’t just about the Deflector’s deflected messaging practices. A lack of clear communication is found on many fronts, not just the political ones.
We were seated at our desks, early high school. A booklet rested on each desktop complete with a cover page that indicated this was some sort of I.Q. typy thingy we were to be engaged in for a while.
The teacher/monitor at the front issued the instruction: “Do not open a page until I say so.”
We waited a few minutes until the clock struck the new hour and the directive was issued. “Okay, open the cover page and begin.”
So I, along with about 30 other teenagers tackled the first page. If memory serves me somewhat, it contained a sprinkling of pretty well everything, math, social issues, literature, quiz like queries etc.
I finished the first page, and looked around. The others were still writing, so I took the opportunity to gawk out the window since my desk was located on the last row on the east side. A couple of neighbourhood dogs that I knew were playing in the schoolyard. A robin was building a nest in the tree near the hedge. I spent more than a few minutes gazing … waiting for that permission to turn the page. Waiting for the others to finish so we could all advance to the second page.
Eventually I looked again. What the hey? Ivan and Bernie looked like they were cheating. I could see they were working on Pages 3 or 4 and Gail was even further along. Had I missed something? Apparently yes. I was probably the only one in the group who had taken the monitor’s instruction literally. I was not going to turn a page until I got permission to do so, as per his opening statement. Obviously I misunderstood and I was probably the only one. The others had instinctively and reasonably understood that he had only been talking about the starting point.
I dug in and was way behind and embarrassed. After our allotted time expired, I was about half the way through. I had spent about 20 minutes experiencing nature, not in a pursuit of a Mensa membership. Should I ask for a re-write? Well, that would be impossible. I had already been exposed to the
test. Oh well, mark me as stupid. Maybe it could work to my advantage, you know in algebra or chemistry classes for examples. I could hear the educators already.
“Well, we gotta cut that Park kid some slack I guess.”
“Why’s that?
“Well, take a look at his I.Q. score. Pretty low percentile. Apparently he ain’t that bright.”
“Oh, didn’t know. Ya, we can go easy on him I guess.”
At least that possibility was the only thing I figured could work in my favour moving forward. In my defence I blame the whole experience on the fact the monitor had not been clear when issuing instructions. “Do not open A page until I tell you.” I had understood that instruction literally, and lost.
Third example.
Scout leader tells a couple of young scouts to “take this pail, go down to the creek, fill it with water and put it on the fire.”
The scouts do as instructed, until they return.
One scout wants to hang the pail of water on the brackets above the fire and heat it.
The other scout insists the instructions were to pour the water on the fire to extinguish it.
Scout leader gets a zero mark for communication clarity that led to contradicting actions.
Next scene is a Saskatoon museum, decades ago, in a bathroom stall of all places! Someone had posted the Einstein theory of relativity on the wall. E=MC2.
Someone else had scrawled a teacher-like message below. “Correct Albert, but to get full marks you must show all your work.”
Now that was a fun way to once again illustrate the importance of making sure your communication efforts are fully cleared and clarified.
I know there are examples within households when couples or kids misinterpret instructions or parental edicts because the message wasn’t clear enough. The partial communication process can lead to laughter or anger, depending on the scenario.
On the more serious fronts, like on the political scenes or battlefields miscommunication can lead to contradictory strategies and gruesome outcomes.
Poor communications can also lead to corruption if put in the wrong hands. Clarity is king, confusion leads to calamity.
So if you want to deliver clear messages verbally or elsewise, then words such as “maybe” or “I suppose” and “perhaps” or “sort of,” are not useful.
Or as the saying goes: Avoid the slop. Be clear in what you want to convey … take it from a guy who royally flunked the I.Q. test, “pretty much.”
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Wings advance to semi-finals, facing Bombers April 3
The Weyburn Red Wings will now advance to the semi-final around of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs, after a huge 6-2 win over the Nipawin Hawks on home ice on Monday night.
The Wings started strong in the first period, with Rylan Pearce scoring at 6:53 off assists by Josh Karman and Josh Sale, and Adam Savage Keller scoring a goal at 9:16, assisted by Sawyer Aquila and Sale.
The Hawks scored once in the first period with a goal at 16:03.
Weyburn pulled ahead further after a Roan Burgess goal at 12:24 in the second period, assisted by Drew Molde and Rylan Pearce.
Weyburn secured an important 6-1 win in game four, held at Centennial Arena on March 28.
Roan Burgess scored a Weyburn powerplay goal, at 4:31 in the first period, assisted by Josh Karman and Lucas Schmid.
The Hawks scored their second goal of the night at 8:46 in the third period. The Hawks pulled their goaltender twice to attempt to tie up the game, with Weyburn taking full advantage and scoring two empty netters, the first by Pearce at 18:56, assisted by Schmid and Sale, and the second at 19:32 by
Sale, assisted by Pearce and goaltender Joey Rocha.
Rocha was a solid defense in net for the Wings, stopping 34 out of 36 shots.
The Weyburn Red Wings took a 3-2 series lead after a dominant 6-1 win over the Nipawin Hawks in game five on the road at the Centennial Arena last Saturday.
Roan Burgess opened the scoring for Weyburn with a powerplay goal, at 4:31 of the first period, assisted by Josh Karman and Lucas Schmid.
Josh Sale added to the lead with a powerplay goal of his own, at 16:13 of the second period, assisted by Rylan Pearce and Schmid, followed by a goal scored by Turner McIntyre at 17:34, assisted by Schmid and Sale. The Hawks finally got on the scoreboard with a late powerplay goal at 18:57.
Penalities piled up for both teams in the third period, which allowed Weyburn to pad their lead with three powerplay goals by Callas Pierce at 13:47, from Dion Schraeder and Burgess, D. Schraeder at 15:22, assisted by Pierce and Lucas Schraeder and Trennen Redlick at 16:45, from Adam Savage Keller and Aidan Mohan.
Joel Rocha was in net for the Wings, stopping 38
Female Flag Football program to start at WCS
Weyburn Comprehensive School has organized a girls flag football group this spring.
The first sessions were held March 23 and March 26 in the Eagle gym at 3:30 p.m. The goal is that the program can grow into something big and fun for the high school girls.
out of 39 shots.
The Hawks tied up the series with a 3-2 overtime win in game four, held at Whitecap Resource Centre on March 25.
Sale opened the scoring for Weyburn with a powerplay goal at 13:22 of the first period, assisted by Munro and Schmid.
Drew Molde added an early second period goal at 1:41, assisted by Jaxson Doyle and L. Schraeder only to have the Hawks respond with two goals of their own. There was no
scoring in the third period with Nipawin taking the win in the first overtime.
Rocha was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 38 out of 41 shots.
The Wings won 6-3 in game three, on March 24 at Whitecap Resources Centre.
After a scoreless first period, D. Schraeder opened the scoring for Weyburn at 3:34 in the second period, assisted by Munro and L. Schraeder.
The Hawks answered with a powerplay goal at 11:05
and went ahead less than a minute later with a goal at 11:58.
The Red Wings had a strong third period with three straight goals to open the period and regain the lead. Mohan scored at 7:57, assisted by Pearce and Burgess. Pearce scored at 15:12, assisted by Doyle and Mohan and Callas Pierce scored at 15:46, assisted by Schraeder and Jonah Bierd.
The Hawks found the back of the net again at 17:14 but that’s as close
as they got with Weyburn adding an empty net goal by Pierce at 19:14, followed by a Molde goal, with the assist by Pierce, at 19:50 to seal the win for Weyburn.
Rocha was in net for the Wings, stopping 17 out of 20 shots.
Weyburn will now move on to the semi-final round, where they will face the Flin Flon Bombers. Game one will take place at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon on Friday, April 3.
Many schools and communities have this program and with the facilities at the Weyburn Comp School, they could look at a strong future of this sport in the community.
The high school coaches and some willing community supporters plan to run this for the months of April and May. They hope that the girls can get a good introduction to the sport and plan on arranging games with other schools and groups in the Regina area for some competition.
The Vilcu Karate Club had 26 students who won 53 medals during a tournament held in Weyburn on March 28. The club won 16 gold, 17 silver and 20 bronze medals to rank fourth among the 25 clubs at the competition. The tournament had 173 divisions and 211 competitors attend. Back
row, l-r, Sensei Isaac Vilcu, Eric Satre, Tara Christianson, Brenden Hope, Riley Horton, Sophia Christianson, Chase Furgason and Grand Master Harold Vilcu. Middle row, Sensei Jeanette Vilcu, Breanne Morrow, Ariah Vansteelandt, Celeste Fitzpatrick, Aaliyah Vansteelandt, Caramia Hope, Autumn Vansteelandt, Sensei Jared Vilcu, Sensei Robyn Vilcu and Sensei Lila Fitzpatrick. Front row, Nate Horton, Buck Horton, Summer Vansteelandt and Jack Horton. Photo submitted
Weyburn Red Wings players celebrated their 6-2 win over the Nipawin Hawks on Monday night. The Red Wings will now face the Flin Flon Bombers in the semi-final round of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs.
Photo by Kim Wilkes
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Holy Family enrolment information shared for board
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The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division held their monthly meeting on March 18.
Chad Fingler, Superintendent of School Operations, shared Holy Family and provincial enrolment summaries to the board of trustees for 2025-26.
Lenten Preparations
The Coordinator of Religion and Instruction, Agnes Garrioch, shared the list of Lenten activities that were occurring across the school division.
Holy Family Theme Development for 2026-27
Agnes Garrioch shared that the 2026-27 theme development embraced the annual theme of “Shine Your Light”. Further com-
munication, including Holy Family’s theme’s logo design, will be shared in the remaining months of this school year.
Staff Service Awards
Holy Family’s Staff Service Awards banquet will be held at McKenna Hall in Weyburn on Friday, May 8 to recognize staff who are retiring and for years of service.
Teacher Liaison Committee Meeting
Holy Family Trustees reviewed a draft agenda for the spring HFTA (Holy Family Teachers’ Association) Teacher Liaison meeting to be held on April 16, 2026.
Cybersecurity Assessment Update
Network Analyst, Kyle Hambly, shared the latest results of Holy Family’s
cybersecurity assessment conducted by IBM. These results reflect the school board’s commitment to a more comprehensive and secure network for the school division.
Annual Joint Board Meeting
Holy Family will host the annual Joint Board meeting with Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division on Thursday, May 21 at Holy Family’s Division Office. Transportation Performance Indicators As per the Transportation Safety Reporting Guidelines, Education Funding Branch, Ministry of Education, the Manager of Transportation reported the Transportation Performance Indicators to the Board of Education.
Wall walks become a tradition for SECPD
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The educational team was out in full force March 24 to lead the charge into the semi-annual ritual of doing a wall walk, which includes an explanations of what has gone on in the world of education within the South East Cornerstone Public School Division.
The wall walk is not necessarily equivalent to Dorothy’s wonderous journey down the Yellow Brick Road with her teammates, but it does provide a similar positive path forward for those engaged in the educational processes. Unlike Dorothy’s adventure, this is not a fantasy tale, but leads to changes, progress and discoveries of new worlds in the field of education.
A team of eight educators, consultants and administrators pulled SECPSD board members’ attention toward the colourful displays of charts and graphs posted on the conference room’s west wall. These graphic postings point out progress that is being made in a variety of sectors, as well as the weaker areas that require more attention and instructional time to enable students and teachers
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to chart a way forward in a positive process.
The session took place during the monthly open board meeting.
The list of participants included director of education Keith Keating, who provided the introduction and a solid understanding of the importance of the charts, graphs and data-driven decisions that assist in the establishment of five-year plans and goals.
Nathan Johnson, superintendent of human resources, spoke of transitions and graduation rates, pointing to the charts that clearly showed past and present outlines of progress and potential paths forward, often using special projects, systems and a solid communication process.
Following up were Kristy Johnson, co-ordinator of early learning, and Gillian Costelo, co-ordinator of student services, who also referred to the benefits of data collection and the rollout of plans to enhance the paths forward, with Kristy Johnson spending some time referencing her area of expertise in the early learning environment (prekindergarten to Grade 3), including attendance records.
Costelo pointed out projects, programs and track-
ing methods while Shelley Sargent, the next presenter, spent time referring to focus groups and how individual student progress is mapped. Sargent is superintendent of schools for the southern region of the SECPSD.
Sherrie Meredith, superintendent for the eastern region, and Raylene Forseth, mental health consultant, spent some time illustrating the needs to focus on student mental health data collections, as well as general progressive traits and trails.
Tracey Kiliwnik, coordinator of learning supports, and Devon Dempsey, superintendent of schools for the western region, led the board members through the charts and explanations connected to general progress, growth of home support programs and textual context as students progress, why attendance matters and how the data shows where the educators’ focus could or should be.
The wall walk conclusion illustrated that unlike Dorothy’s adventure on her brick road tour, the wall walkers had a much clearer vision of the path forward with no evil wizards lurking in the background to lead them astray.
Livestock
Hop on over to the Metro Centre (Expressions Ladies’ Wear) on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Weyburn Humane Society’s Easter Bake Sale.
Volunteer bakers can drop off baking from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and it will be priced at the sale. Please list ingredients on your baking so those with allergies are aware.
Trays and bags are available at the animal shelter.
All proceeds go directly toward helping the animals. Your support gives them the care, comfort and second chance they deserve.
Humane Society holds Easter fundraisers
The Weyburn Humane Society Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser is coming up quickly! A few spots are left. Make sure to book yours before Friday.
Leave the set up to the Humane Society. Their volunteers will arrive to hide your eggs before the hunt begins and your family can enjoy the fun without the hassle.
The eggs will be filled with candy, and are available in packages of 25 ($20), 50 ($35) and 100 eggs ($60).
Reserve your spot by filling out the online booking form. The link to this form is on the Humane Society’s Facebook page.
All proceeds will go towards supporting the animals at the Weyburn Humane Society.
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RONA Kids Workshop set for Saturday
Little gardeners and parents, are you ready to get your hands dirty and watch something grow? RONA Weyburn’s free kids workshop is this Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you’ve been to previous workshops, remember to bring your apron and collect your new pins.
Spots are limited and fill up quickly, so head over to www.rona.ca/en/kid-
Library to host Easter party April 4
Weyburn Public Library is hosting a fun-filled Easter Party for all ages on Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 am. Crafts, games, stories, and activities. Please register to by calling 842-4352.
workshop to book your spot online. If you can’t make it this time, the next workshop is scheduled for June 6 (registration opens May 25). Visit the RONA Weyburn Facebook page for more information.
Olha Matiusheva’s ‘Gossy Wisteria’ seed bead statue won first place at the James Weir People’s Choice awards, and was presented by Weyburn Arts Council president Sara Irwin. Photos by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Pauline Leippi’s acryclic painting ‘March Thaw’ won second place at the James Weir People’s Choice awards, and was announced at a gala on March 27.
Sheila Roncin and her ‘3 Amigos’ needle-felt wool art won third place in the James Weir People’s Choice awards, announced at a gala on March 27.