Weyburn senior evicted from care home despite chronic illnesses
Sara Parks and Sabrina Kraft
Fred Sandeski, a 71-year-old visually impaired senior with COPD, was evicted from a senior care home in Weyburn on April 16 after being deemed “too healthy” to stay, despite his significant health issues.
The eviction, enforced by peace officers, was described as cruel and callous by Keith Jorgensen, NDP MLA Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood.
“Today, we had two armed peace officers called to evict a very, very critically ill man and put his belongings on the street,” said Jorgensen. “It’s incredibly cruel and callous.”
The local MLA and the Minister of Health were urged to intervene but no workable solutions were provided.
Fred – who isn’t expected to live long – said he was given two options: pay $3,000 upfront for a private facility (with uncertain reimbursement) or go home with limited home care services.
Fred said he and his
wife Teresa can’t afford the $3,000 up-front cost. They are still paying rent for Teresa in Weyburn.
Teresa is confined to a wheelchair and unable to provide Fred with the care he requires.
Fred had been placed in respite care at the Weyburn Special Care Home for a month, as Teresa
prepared to undergo surgery. Once the month was up, he was then required to pay $1,380 per month.
Fred and Teresa Sandeski speak to reporters outside the Weyburn Special Care Home.
Art exhibit to pay tribute to a ‘Listening Lens’
Sara Parks/SaskToday.ca
The Weyburn Art Gallery is presenting “A Nikkel’s Worth – A Lifetime of Photos by Greg Nikkel,” a heartfelt retrospective celebrating the work of a man who spent decades capturing the heart and soul of Weyburn and its people.
The opening reception will be held on April 29 at 7 p.m., inviting the community to gather in remembrance of a photographer who saw Weyburn through every lens.
“Greg spent a lifetime capturing us, both as residents and as a community,” said staff at the Weyburn Art Gallery. “Join us in saying goodbye to a man who saw it all, and still loved us.”
Greg Nikkel, most recently a content pro -
ducer with SaskToday and a 30-year veteran of The Weyburn Review, was more than a photographer; he was a storyteller, a historian, and a fixture in the community. His images documented celebrations, storms, rodeos, and quiet moments, leaving behind a visual legacy of Weyburn.
Jayne Foster, Content Manager for SaskToday, added, “Greg’s photography and reporting were solidly representative of Saskatchewan in all its variety. His quiet but ongoing dedication to capturing our province in his photos and stories was appreciated by his community, his co-workers and his employers. He has left a legacy others should strive to emulate.”
Andrea Corrigan, publisher of The Weyburn Review/Weyburn This Week, reflected
on his impact.
“Greg always had an eye for that special photo and could bring it to life, adding a sense of emotion and story. He had a way of capturing that point in time that became part of Weyburn’s history. If something was happening in the community, you would be sure to find Greg there to document the event. His passion for his job was evident in his stories and photos.
“I will not only miss his presence in the office but our shared love of movies and our discussion of the characters and movies that we liked and disliked. Our version of Siskel and Ebert,” added Corrigan. “He was a staple in this community for 30 years and he will be greatly missed.”
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He was offered medical assistance in dying and then told he and his wife should involuntarily separate to get a small government benefit.
Fred needs round-theclock support but doesn’t meet Saskatchewan’s strict new eligibility criteria, which requires patients to be incontinent before receiving longterm care.
Fred, a long-time housing advocate, criticized the government for imposing financial and bureaucratic barriers on low-income seniors.
“There’s just too many hoops and too many restrictions or cost factors involved and many of our seniors can’t afford them,” said Fred, adding that those who can afford to are going into private care homes.
Without a care home bed, he must return home, where limited home care support will leave him vulnerable—particularly when his wife is away. He is dying and is at the palliative care stage and fears dying alone without proper assistance.
“I could pass away in my sleep and that scares me,” said Fred. “I don’t want to die all by myself. At least here (care home), I’ve got somebody that I can rely on. Somebody, where I can push the button and someone will come and give me any help that I need.”
Fred founded and ran the Community Low Income Centre for about 20 years at the CMHA building in Weyburn, and worked as an advocate for people who needed housing, as well as providing a free service to do people’s income tax returns at no charge.
-With files by Greg Nikkel and John Cairns
- Photo by Sabrina Kraft
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Weyburn gallery’s ‘A Nikkel’s Worth’ pays tribute
Continued from front page Sabrina Kraft of The Weyburn Review shared fond memories.
“Greg was affectionately called our storm chaser in our office, as he would go out of his way to get the best lightning shots, and even the occasional tornado clouds. He was a master at night photography, showcasing the amazing Christmas lights and Chamber Santa parade each and every year. He was also known as a staple around the Ag Society grounds for all their rodeos. He received many photography awards during his career at the Weyburn Review/Weyburn This Week, and this art exhibit showcases his ‘eye of Weyburn’. Photography was never work for him - he
was truly an artist.”
This exhibit, which goes from April 29 to May 27, is organized by the Weyburn Art Gallery, with support from Tracey Nikkel and The Weyburn Review. Refreshments, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Weyburn, will be prepared by the Weyburn Arts Council.
The gallery extends gratitude to SK Arts, SaskCulture, and the City of Weyburn for their support.
Greg Nikkel passed away suddenly on Feb. 22, 2025, at the age of 63. A service of remembrance will be held on April 30, 2025, at 1:30 at the Weyburn Free Methodist Church, 133 14th St. N.E. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Weyburn Police arrest intoxicated male at Red Wings game
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 103 calls for service over the past week between April 14 to April 20, resulting in a total of 21 charges. Of the charges, 11 were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada, 19 under the Traffic Safety Act, 1 under the Summary Offences Procedure Act.
The Weyburn Police Service received a call of an intoxicated male at the Weyburn Red Wings game on the evening of April 14. Police attended and escorted the male out of the event and ensured that he made it home safely. Police would like to remind the public to be respectful and responsible while cheering on the Red
Wings during their playoff run. Weyburn Police Service would also like to wish the Weyburn Red Wings the best of luck against Melfort in the league finals.
On April 16 Police responded to a collision at the intersection of Railway Ave. and Government Rd. There were no injuries resulting from the collision, however both vehicles were not drivable and were towed from the scene. A individual was charged under the traffic safety act for proceeding from a stop sign before safe to do so.
On April 17 a citizen called Weyburn Police Service reporting that someone was kicking the
AREA AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT ROLL 2025
Notice is hereby given that the assessment of the Lang West Conservation and Development area authority has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer, until the time for giving notice of complaints has expired, from ten o’clock in the forenoon until four o’clock in the afternoon on every juridical day except Saturday.
A person who desires to complain against an assessment or non-assessment may, within twenty days after the date of this notice, notify the Secretary-Treasurer in writing of his complaint in accordance with section 62 of the Conservation and Development Act.
Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025.
Shelly Verbeurgt
Secretary-Treasurer
Box 210 Yellow Grass, Sask S0G 5J0
door in at a residence. Police responded to the area and discovered significant damage to the residence. A short time later Police located the suspect who was taken into custody. The individual was charged with Mischief over $5000 and failing to comply with a release order. The accused was remanded in custody to appear in Provincial Court.
April 20 It was reported to Police that a vehicle was stolen from outside of a residence. Shortly after it was reported to Police the vehicle was located within Weyburn. Through investigation a suspect was determined and arrested on the same
day. The accused was charged with possession of stolen property (truck) and fail to comply with probation. The accused was remanded in custody to appear in Provincial Court.
Throughout the week Police conducted several conditions checks on individuals who are on release conditions living within Weyburn. Police complete these checks proactively to ensure compliance with court conditions. If an individual is found to not be complying with their release conditions they may face further charges of failing to comply with those conditions.
The City and Police
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A person who desires to complain against an assessment or non-assessment may, within twenty days after the date of this notice, notify the Secretary-Treasurer in writing of his complaint in accordance with section 62 of the Conservation and Development Act.
Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025.
Shelly Verbeurgt
Secretary-Treasurer
Box 210
Yellow Grass, Sask.
S0G 5J0
By-Law want to encourage and educate that responsibility is taken by property owners to ensure the maintenance and health of the private trees and hedges on their property, whether they be at the front or the back of the property. The purpose of back alleys and lanes are to act as a right of way for public utilities, back yard or garage access and emergency services. For trees and hedges on the front of a property is to allow safe passage for vehicles and pedestrian sidewalk traffic without obstruction and sight obstruction. Private Trees and hedges pruning specifications can be found on the City of Weyburn
website, within the Urban Forest bylaw. Any private property found in noncompliance may be subject to bylaw enforcement as related to the Urban Forest Bylaw. If any one has any questions such as if a tree is a city or private tree or want help to identify if a tree is an elm tree as per elm pruning ban can contact the Parks Department.
*Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, 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).
RM OF SCOTT NO 98 ASSESSMENT ROLL 2025
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Scott No 98 for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday, April 25, 2025 to June 23, 2025, except statutory holidays.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the Assessor at the R.M. of Scott No 98, Box 210, Yellow Grass, SK S0G 5J0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee for each assessment being appealed, is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, Western Municipal Consulting, Box 149, Meota, Saskatchewan, S0M 1X0, by the 23rd day of June 2025
Dated this 25th day of April, 2025.
Shelly Verbeurgt, Assessor
Members of the Prairie Sky Co-op board gather after their annual general meeting on April 18. In the back row, from left, are Jim Linnell, Nick Coroluick, Manny Ofalla
Ted Hillstead. In the front row, from left, are Leanne Anderson, Stella Swertz, Twyla Walkeden and Melanie Sorensen. Missing from the photo is Brent Hansen.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Six candidates vying for MP seat in Souris-Moose Mountain
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Voters will have six candidates to choose from in the Souris-Moose Mountain constituency in the April 28 federal election. SourisMoose Mountain covers southeast and south-central portions of the province.
Steven Bonk, Conservative Party
Steven Bonk is the Conservative candidate for Souris-Moose Mountain.
Greg Nikkel
Of the six candidates, Steven Bonk, who lives in the Wolseley area, has the most political experience. He was the MLA for the Moosomin constituency for the Saskatchewan Party from 2016-2024, and was to represent the party in the 2024 provincial election, but instead shifted his attention to federal politics. He won a contested nomination to be the Tories’ candidate last summer. He was also the Saskatchewan co-captain for federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s successful leadership bid.
During a meet and greet in Estevan, Bonk covered a number of different topics, including what the party would do on taxes, gun control and support for the energy sector. He has also promoted the Tories’ campaign values to “axe the [carbon] tax, control the budget and stop the crime.”
Lyndon Dayman, Canadian Future Party
Lyndon Dayman, who farms in the Windthorst
area, is a longtime Conservative Party supporter who even ran to be the Tories’ candidate for the 2015 election, but was defeated by Kitchen. He was also involved with the local electoral district association and the party’s policy and constitution committee.
But Dayman publicly criticized the process that resulted in Bonk winning the Conservatives’ nomination last year, and decided to run for the new Canadian Future Party in this election. According to the party’s website, Dayman is one of 19 candidates from across the country. He said he likes the party’s grassroots approach and its tough stance on crime. He also believes the party has a better approach to handling tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump than the governing Liberals.
Aziz Mian, Liberal Party of Canada Aziz Mian is the Liberal candidate for Souris-Moose Mountain. Photo sourced from liberal.ca Aziz Mian is running in Souris-Moose Mountain for the first time. The Liberals have not responded to SaskToday’s requests for an interview with Mian, and the party did not have a biography for him on its website as of April 17.
Sheena Muirhead Koops, New Democratic Party
Sheena Muirhead Koops, who resides near Macoun, says she has always had a keen interest
in politics and her philosophies have always been aligned with the New Democratic Party. She is running for elected office for the first time.
After reading through the NDP policy manual, she saw the language around which she has built her life. She read about the economic hope of people working collaboratively, putting each other first and thinking about rural revitalization. She believes universal health care is one of Canada’s greatest sources of pride, but it needs to be re-imagined to be brought into modern times.
Muirhead Koops decided to run after listening to U.S. President Donald Trump, and thinking she could challenge Trump’s fear-based approach by bringing love, care and hope.
Travis Patron, independent Travis Patron is back on the ballot in Souris-Moose Mountain. Patron, who was the founder of the nowdefunct Canadian Nationalist Party (CNP), ran for the party in Souris-Moose Mountain in the 2019 federal election, finishing last in the six-candidate field.
He is running as an independent this time around, but he has publicly identified himself as the leader of the CNP even though the party has been deregistered by Elections Canada.
In a post on his website, Patron accused the federal government of facilitating a
radical demographic change in Canada’s population.
“This hypocrisy of biblical proportions aims at reducing Canadians to a dwindled minority in their own country in order to transition us into ‘the world’s first post-national country’ as communicated by the Liberal government shortly after their election to the Prime Minister’s office in 2015,” Patron wrote.
Remi Rheault, Green Party of Canada
Grenfell resident Remi Rheault is running for the party for the first time in Saskatchewan and the second time overall. He was the Greens’ candidate in 2021 while he was residing in Kenora, Ont.
He has had Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic Party memberships in the past, but now sides with the Greens. He decided to run for the party because of its political structure, which he believes would allow him to properly represent the people of Souris-Moose Mountain, since he is not required to tow the party line. He compared the structure of the Green Party to that of a co-operative, and he has 18 co-op memberships.
He hopes to see a strong voter turnout for the election, which he believes would be needed to win the riding.
Riding history
The constituency has long been a stronghold for right-of-centre political parties. It was formed in 1987
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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.
by bringing together the Qu’Appelle–Moose Mountain and portions of the Assiniboia ridings.
Lenard Gustafson, who was first elected as an MP in 1976 for the Progressive Conservatives in the Assiniboia constituency, won the first election for Souris–Moose Mountain in 1988. Gustafson did not seek reelection in 1993, as he had been appointed to the Senate.
Bernie Collins was elected in 1993 for the Liberal Party – the only time a non-right-of-centre party has been represented in the riding. He was defeated in 1997 by Roy Bailey of the Reform Party. Bailey was re-elected in 2000 for the Canadian Alliance and did not seek re-election in 2004.
Ed Komarnicki was elected for the Conservative Party of Canada in 2004. The riding was thrust into the national spotlight that year, as Grant Devine – who represented the Estevan constituency provincially when he was Saskatchewan’s premier from 1982–91 – ran as an independent. Devine had entered the race to be the Conservative candidate, along with Komarnicki and two other hopefuls, but the party blocked Devine’s nomination. Komarnicki was reelected convincingly in 2006, 2008 and 2011. He opted not to run in 2015, and Robert Kitchen was elected as the riding’s MP for the first time, also decisively. Kitchen won again in 2019 and 2021.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Brokenshell No. 68 for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection by contacting the office of the Assessor of the municipality at (306) 842-2314 or by email at rm68@sasktel.net, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days, Monday to Friday, April 23 to June 23, 2025.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. All fees must be submitted to the local assessor at the RM OF WEYBURN NO. 67. All appeals must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal.ca, or via post/mail to RM OF BROKENSHELL NO. 68, 1633 1st Avenue NE, WEYBURN, SK S4H 3E7, and forwarded to the Secretary of the Board of Revision.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the RM OF BROKENSHELL NO. 68, 1633 1st Avenue NE, WEYBURN, SK S4H 3E7. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $20.00 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by the 23rd of June, 2025.
Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025.
Jenna Smolinski Assessor
Lyndon Dayman Canadian Future Party
Remi Rheault Green Party
Travis Patron Independent
Sheena Muirhead Koops New Democrat Party
Aziz Mian Liberal Party
Steven Bonk Conservative Party
Weyburn and District Labour Council President Wanda Bartlett joined Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards with the official proclamation for the Day of Mourning, April 28.
Agriculture, Oil & Business
Weyburn’s new flax straw facility to create jobs, boost local economy
Sara Parks SaskToday
A ground breaking flax straw processing facility is coming to Weyburn, bringing over 30 full-time jobs and injecting more than $3 million annually in wages into the local economy.
Prairie Clean Enterprises (PCE), a Saskatchewan-based agricultural clean-tech company, will operate the facility, which will transform flax straw into industrial-grade fibre and pellets for animal care and consumer products. The project is also expected to generate dozens of indirect jobs in trucking, baling, and logistics,
while creating new supply contracts for area farmers.
“We intend to buy the vast majority of our straw from as close to Weyburn as we can,” said Mark Cooper, PCE’s president and CEO. “It’s good economics for us. We anticipate that’s where the best straw is going to come from. There’s also skilled workforce, good training
opportunities right here in the community.”
The Weyburn plant will be the world’s first facility of its kind, serving as a model for sustainable value-added manufacturing and rural innovation. PCE has already secured 34,000 acres of flax straw under contract and plans to source 60,000 acres at full capacity.
PCE chose Weyburn af-
ter looking at Estevan and other areas partly because of the soil in the area. In addition, the company’s founder, Trevor Thomas, wanted the facility to be a rural-based company.
“Weyburn is the perfect home for our flagship facility,” said Cooper. “We’re honoured to be partnering with the city, its people, and local farm-
ers to bring this project to life…and to show the world what Saskatchewan can do when innovation meets agriculture.”
PCE is working with the City of Weyburn and expects to have the building permit applications in by the end of April. Con -
struction at PCE’s site at 54 Queen Street will begin in May. Equipment instal-
lation is scheduled for August, with production starting by September.
The company has already lined up buyers for its fibre and pellets, including European clients eager for an alternative to French suppliers.
“We have buyers from Europe that are going to buy one of our products,” said Cooper.
Staff and the leadership team of Prairie Clean meet with City Council on April 18. From left are Phil Symchych, PCE Chief Financial officer; Coun. Larry Heggs; Brita Lind, PCE Chief Strategy Officer; Trevor Thomas, PCE Founder and Board Chair; ark Cooper, PCE President and CEO; Mayor Jeff Richards; Coun. Kelly Sidloski; Coun. Laura Morrissette; Hank Froese, PCE Vice-President of Farmer Relations and Processing; and Dan Seminuk, PCE Production Manager, Weyburn.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Editorial & Opinion
EDITORIAL:
Yorkton This Week
Buying Canadian always should be choice one
There is little to suggest the word of the year for 2025 will not ultimately end up being tariffs.
We live in a world where China is in a snit with Canada over this country’s tariffs on EVs from their country so of course they reacted with tariffs on things from Canada.
Then there is the ill-winds from the United States created by the hot air of petulant president Donald Trump.
The result is chaos on a massive scale in terms of trade.
One thing that has emerged out of the chaos is a renewed pride in Canada for all but a few who no doubt wish we were American.
The majority are happy to note Canada is not for sale and has zero interest in being the 51st state in a country that is in obvious disarray with threats to long held precepts emanating from the White House.
The tariffs also has many – it should be most hopefully -- Canadians reading labels in stores looking to buy Canadian.
One might suggest we should always have been doing that, but if one good things comes of tariffs it would be a concerted efforts by Canadians to ‘buy Canadian’.
You often hear about communities extolling the virtues of ‘buying locally’ because it is supportive of neighbours. The idea of buying Canadian when possible really just expands that reasoning to a national level.
We know for example, Yorkton Council much prefers a successful local tender when available, over one from a firm from another city. It makes sense to spend at home.
Now Council is spending our tax dollars, so they do look to the lowest tender to be fiscally responsible.
That same thinking should of course extend to all levels of government – it is ultimately our money they are spending.
But given the aforementioned tariffs chaos the exception today is to focus on spending within Canada.
That is why it is disturbing that the Saskatchewan Party is still seemingly fine with con -
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tacting services from the United States – hardly a strong message of defiance to Trump’s disruptive efforts.
The opposition NDP recently brought to light two questionable contracts signed by the government.
As a result,the provinces Minister of Health admitted extension of a contract to private company LifeLabs for at least another year. LifeLabs, which is now operated by American-based Quest, was awarded a $60-million contract by the Government of Saskatchewan in 2017.
And the province is outsourcing park reservations and hunting and fishing licenses to an American company.
The Sask. Party government pays RA Outdoors LTD, a Texas-based company operating as Aspira, approximately $2 million per year (Public Accounts, page 271).
Now $2 million might not seem all that significant in terms of the provincial budget, or the tariff war, but there is a principle at play here.
The governments across this nation need to be at the forefront of sending a message to Trump and supporting Canadian business, and sadly Premier Scott Moe and his party is failing on that count.
But, hopefully the rest of us are paying at least a bit more attention to buying Canadian these days.
Letter: No Windmills group voices concerns over Chamber support presented
To the Editor, How desperate is the Chamber of Commerce?
Here’s a breakdown of the socalled “support” the Chamber brought to the RM meeting on April 4th:
- 41 names signed their letter — but here’s what they don’t want you to notice:
- Only 14 of those are actual Chamber members — that’s just 7.3% of their 191 listed members.
- Six aren’t even businesses — they include individuals and public
entities like the Chamber itself, the District Planning Commission, and Nickle Lake.
- 10 are directly tied to the family that has signed leases on the majority of land in the proposed project area (and NONE of those have Chamber memberships).
Remember the anonymous survey the Chamber sent with the letter? Still no word on the results. Why the silence?
And here’s the kicker:
- Not a single one of the 12 Chamber Board members signed their busi-
at RM meeting
ness onto the letter. What does that tell you?
3,582 signatures opposed to this project destroying our rural communities!!!
Sincerely, No
Weyburn Windmills
- Concerned, citizens, advocating for accountability, transparency, and fairness for those most closely affected, and with the most to lose #FollowTheMoney #TransparencyMatters #businessrepresentation #spendwisely
Sports & Leisure
Red Wings, Mustangs tied after first two games of SJHL final
Dave Thomas SaskToday.ca
The SJHL final series is even at one win apiece for the Weyburn Red Wings and Melfort Mustangs.
The Melfort Mustangs’ were determined to defend home ice in game two of the series.
The Red Wings set a physical tone early in the game with a huge hit 15 seconds after the opening faceoff. The Red Wings would continue to assert themselves physically in the game’s opening stages, eventually forcing the Mustangs to take a penalty out of frustration at the 6:13 mark of the period.
The Red Wings’ struggling power play wouldn’t get a shot on goal thanks to relentless puck pressure by the Mustangs that didn’t allow Weyburn’s special teams to get set up.
The teams didn’t give up many scoring chances the remainder of the period, resulting in a scoreless first period.
In the second period, Melfort started the frame on the man advantage after a late penalty to Weyburn, which foreshadowed how the period would play out for Weyburn.
The Red Wings would kill the remaining time on the initial penalty, but 45 seconds after the penalty expired, Weyburn would take a pair of penalties 16 seconds apart.
Mustang would open the scoring on the resulting
five-on-three opportunity. Logan Belton’s fourth of the playoffs, a one-timer from the bottom of the right wing circle, would put the Mustangs in front 1-0.
Following another pair of Weyburn penalties, the Mustangs’ power play was all over Weyburn, but Red Wing’s goaltender Angelo Zol made some outstanding saves to keep the lead at one goal.
However, as Weyburn’s minor penalty expired, Logan Belton scored his second of the night to give Melfort a 2-0 lead.
Weyburn was assessed 20 minutes in penalties in the second period, disrupting any built-up offensive momentum. The Red Wings did not register a shot in period until there was 3:32 remaining in the frame.
Shots on goal in the second period were 15-5 in favour of Melfort, and they would take the 2-0 advantage into the intermission.
In the third period, Melfort would put the game away less than three minutes into the third period when Melfort’s Bo Eisner’s screened shot found the back of the net.
Weyburn’s power play is definitely a point of concern. They are 0/11 in the series and have just one goal in their last 17 power plays.
Games three and four will be in Weyburn tonight, April 23, and Thursday, April 24.
Peyton Lokken makes Team Sask
Peyton Lokken, a dedicated athlete from Airbourne Gymnastics Club, has earned a spot on Team Saskatchewan for the upcoming Western Canadian Championships. She is the second gymnast in the club’s history to achieve this exciting milestone.
Peyton began her gymnastics journey at the age of 6 after attending a gymnastics birthday party. Before that, she had participated in Tumblebugs and a beginner Acro class, but it quickly became clear that gymnastics was her passion. At the party the hosting coach recommended that she try out for a competitive team –and she’s been hooked ever since.
Now training approximately 12 hours per week, Peyton’s schedule includes regular trips to Regina to practice advanced skills into the foam pit and train alongside other high level gymnasts from across the province.
Her favorite event is floor. “I love floor
Soo Line Boxing Club celebrates 75th year with bouts hosted at Legion
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The Soo Line Boxing Club hosted a full night of bouts at the Weyburn Legion on April 12, in celebration of their 75th year.
“We had alumni there from way back in 1955 and others that are now coaches in other clubs! It was a full house and packed show!”
The Soo Line Boxing Club did very well for the night! They went four wins and two loses. Andrew Palomares was first up for Soo Line and he had a fantastic bout with a guy from Medicine Hat boxing. It was a very even
because I get to mix tumbling with artistic choreography – and I get to create my own routines!” she shared
When asked what she’s most looking forward to heading into Westerns, Peyton said, “Qualifying for Westerns was a huge goal of mine. I’m super excited to have the chance to compete with Team Sask at this level. I’m really looking forward to meeting new people, doing my best and enjoying everything that comes with this opportunity. It’s something I’ve worked really hard for, so I just want to take it all in and have fun!”
This year’s Western Canadian Championships will be held in Saskatoon, giving Peyton the opportunity to compete in front of some familiar faces.
Peyton’s achievement is a reflection of her dedication and passion, and a proud moment for the Airbourne Gymnastics Club.
bout and could have went either way. Andrew lost a close split decision.
Next up for Soo Line was Hunter Delanoy. He put on a fantastic performance and ended up knocking his opponent down in the first round and he did not get back up in time. He won his bout by way of RCS - (referee stops contest).
Kolton Lowenberger was up next and boxed very well against a very tough opponent. But came up short and did not get the win. That ended the first half of the show.
The second half was
opened up with Logan Caddick (Soo Line) facing against Mason Anderson (Gladiators) It was fireworks from the get go! What a bout. It ended the same way with flurries of punches. They both displayed skill and heart! Logan won the bout unanimous and both boxers were awarded a trophy for Bout of the Night at the end of the night. Logan was awarded best Male Boxer of the night.
Kash McKinnon (Soo Line) faced against Xavier Ortiz. Kash put on a clinic. His head movement and footwork was a thing of
beauty. He won the bout with a unanimous decision. Last bout was Justin Alexander and he did what heavy weights are famous for. He banged it out against a very game opponent from Peak Performance and he came out with the unanimous win. There was 12 bouts in total. With boxers from Alberta and Manitoba making there way here to support us.
Coaches for Soo Line Boxing include head coach Clint Ducharme, and assistant coaches Melissa Ducharme, Kennedy Cherpin and Cory Pompu.
Members of the Weyburn Red Wings celebrated at the bench, during a game against the Melfort Mustangs in the best-of-seven SJHL final series.
Photo – Courtesy Broad Leaf Media Photography
The Soo Line Boxing Club showcased many of their boxers during a 75th anniversary event held at the Weyburn Legion on April 12.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Weyburn Credit Union reports growth, despite low interest rates Community News
The Weyburn Credit Union hosted its annual general meeting (AGM) on April 16, bringing together members, board directors, and staff to reflect on a strong financial year and outline plans for the future.
“The Credit Union was
profitable, and we are happy to report that over $967,000 of this profit will be given back to our members through our Member Spark Rewards Program in April 2025,” said Don Shumlich, CEO of the Weyburn Credit Union.
“Also, over $68,000 of this profit will be allocated to our WCS Community Fund. This fund will be distributed to organizations that need funds for a project that will have a positive impact in the communities we serve,” added Shumlich.
He said that overall, the Weyburn Credit Union remains strong and well positioned for the future.
The vision of the Weyburn Credit Union is to be the ‘spark’ that inspires their members to achieve financial well-being. In 2024, the
Credit Union board members gathered after the AGM on April
Holzmiller, Ron Bartlett, Matt Caudill, Duane Walkeden, Jerry
Angie Hastings, Colleen Christopherson and Kelly Linnell.
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following organization-wide strategies were worked on:
• Deepen relationships with existing members and attract new members through their exceptional member experience that is consistent through all delivery channels.
• Fuel financial wellbeing by proactively providing holistic advice, solutions and products.
• Evolve a member-centric, unified, fun, high performance coaching culture that embraces change and accountability.
• Evolve compliance, risk management, governance, and operational practices to enhance corporate reputation.
The annual report for the Weyburn Credit Union is available at their branch.
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April 21 to 25, 2025
Five ways to thank administrative staff for their hard work
With so many employees working from home, you may be wondering how to ensure your colleagues get the recognition they deserve during Administrative Professionals Week. Here are five ways to express your gratitude this year, from April 21 to 25.
Create a compilation video
Ask each of your colleagues to record a personalized message and assemble the clips in a heart-warming video. This will show members of your administrative team that their hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Deliver a gift basket
Contact local shops and producers to find out if they can put together an assortment of goodies to send to your colleague’s home. Think artisanal cheeses and chutneys, organic skincare products, craft beer and spirits or handmade candles and knitwear.
Treat them to a night in
Many local restaurants, including some fairly upscale establishments, now offer delivery services. Send your colleague a gift card so they can enjoy a delicious at-home dinner. Consider dropping off a bottle of locally made wine to complete the meal.
Find a fun online class
Give your colleague an opportunity to learn a new skill or pursue a hobby from
the comfort of their home. Increasingly, local groups are offering virtual courses for activities that range from yoga and fitness to creative writing, cooking and professional development.
Upgrade their home office
Show your colleague how much you value their work by helping to make their home office a more comfortable, functional and welcoming space. Send them a gift card for a home office supply store in their area so they can get exactly what they need.
Remember, even if you don’t see them in person every day, administrative professionals work tirelessly to keep your business running smoothly, and they deserve to be recognized for their dedication this week and throughout the year.
Administrative support jobs
Here’s an overview of three interesting administrative support jobs.
Office automation technician
These workers handle a variety of administrative tasks including processing mail, typing documents, training employees, managing communications and more. This position requires you to be independent and detail oriented.
Medical archivist
These specialists are responsible for processing, analyzing and releasing medical records, cataloguing files for statistical and research purposes and compiling data from various specialized registers. If you
want to become a medical archivist, you must have excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Administrative assistant
These professionals take on a range of tasks like answering phone calls, managing agendas, organizing meetings and preparing documents to ensure the office or business runs smoothly. This job requires you to be resourceful and able to work well with others. In some instances, you may need to be fluent in both French and English. Without a doubt the men and women who occupy administrative support positions play an essential role in many businesses.
We salute our Administrative Professionals!
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Four facts about administrative workers
Administrative Professionals Week (APW) is celebrated annually on the last full week in April, which this year is April 20 to 26. The event aims to recognize and highlight the vital work of administrative professionals, including receptionists, secretaries, personal assistants, customer support workers and more. Here are some facts about administrative workers to give you insight into the profession.
1. The demand for skilled admin workers is on the rise across Canada.
2. Administrative assistants are overwhelmingly female. In North America, over 90 per cent of administrative professionals are women.
3. The average administrative assistant annual salary in Canada is $35,121. However, the most experienced workers can make over $47,000.
4. The Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) designation is a national accreditation and the highest industry standard for administrative professionals in Canada.
The administrative professional job has evolved over the years. The technology boom in the last decade has forced administrative workers to expand their skills. On top of managing memos, spreadsheets and budgets, admin workers must also now be proficient in countless online programs and software.
Different Administrative Professionals Jobs
The job title ‘administrative professional’ is actually more of an umbrella term for multiple jobs that fall under the category. In fact, with close to a hundred jobs landing under the title of administrative professional, it’s possible that a person specializ-
ing in one of these fields doesn’t even realize they’re considered administration. The International Association of Administrative Professionals defines administrative professionals as individuals who are responsible for administrative tasks and coordinate information in order to support an office environment, and who are dedicated to furthering their growth in their chosen profession. Administration includes a wide variety of duties including office management, answering the phone, clerical work, speaking with clients, data entry, and record maintenance.
This Administrative Professionals Week, thank an administrative professional in your life. You can do so by giving them a card, sending them a gift basket or offering them a gift card to an office store to upgrade their office supplies.
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Community News
New president and CEO announced for SE College
Southeast College’s Board of Govenor’s would like to welcome Jody Holzmiller to the role of permanent President/ CEO. Holzmiller has been in the Interim role since July of 2024, and will officially be the College’s permanent President/CEO on May 1, 2025.
Holzmiller has been at Southeast College since December of 2005. With almost 20 years in the Saskatchewan College system, Holzmiller brings with her to the President/ CEO role a wealth of knowledge, experience, and relationships. She has performed a variety of roles at Southeast, the most recent being the Vice President of Professional Training and Continuing Studies. John Williams, Board Chair at Southeast says, “The stability, experience and sector knowledge Jody brings to the role of President/CEO is invaluable. Over the past eight months, the Board has witnessed Jody’s commitment to fostering a climate of trust, transparency, and accessibility.”
As part of her role, Holzmiller will network with First Nations, business
leaders, communities, postsecondary institutions, other Saskatchewan colleges, international partners, and government officials at all levels to strengthen the College’s position in the region and province. These partnerships will enable students to “learn where they live” by providing accessible and affordable post-secondary education in rural areas and on all First Nations in the college region. “Jody is eager to position Southeast College to play a pivotal role in the challenges our communities are facing. Forging strong relationships and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration will be key elements in doing so,” says Board Chair John Williams.
Holzmiller comes to the role with a Master of Educational Administration (University of Regina) as well as a Master of Arts in Leadership and Training (Royal Roads University). Jody started her role at Southeast in 2005 as the Executive Assistant to the President/CEO and Board of Governors. With her education and experience, she quickly moved through the ranks to a Vice President role and will now lead the institution.
“The Board is excited to work with Jody and we will support her efforts in moving the college forward during her term,” says Williams.
Southeast College would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Advanced Education for their guidance and expertise throughout the CEO recruitment process.
Southeast College is proud to offer innovative and flexible programming that encourages students to learn where they live.
‘Little Women’ musical
Spirit Singers to showcase their amazing talent in ‘Little Women’
By Sabrina Kraft
The Spirit Singers of Grace United Church will present the musical ‘Little Women’ from May 1 to 4. Tickets are available at Grace United Office. Tickets for the dinner and first performance on May 1 are priced at $50, and the May 2, May 3 and May 4 shows cost $20 for adults and $10 for students.
“Little Women is set back in 1865, so it’s an old tale. It’s about four sisters, the March sisters,” said Emerson Jack. “Jo, who’s a writer, wants to be an accomplished writer, is working her dreams to be a famous writer while her sisters kind of encourage her. It’s during wartime, during the Civil War, so they don’t have a father at the moment. He’s gone.”
“I think there’s something in it for everyone,” said Emerson. “Live theatre is something that everyone, I think, should support. This also keeps the youth going in theatre.”
“It is a very good story, while it is an old-fashioned story, it still tells a tale that a lot of people go through,” said Tauren Jack. “This is a story that everyone should see. There’s been a lot of work put into it and a lot of dedication.”
Tauren’s role is Professor Frederick Bhaer. “He’s an aging German professor. He’s kind of lonely, but he doesn’t realize it. By the time he’s realized he’s lonely, he’s done a lot with his life. But he ponders the question of life, and that’s all
he really needs until he meets Jo (March).”
“People should come see Little Women because it’s a really fun musical with a lot of good music,” said Lila Anderson. “I think it’s really interesting how Jo’s stories can come to life, and it’s not something you really see in a lot of musicals.”
“I think you’ll be really interested throughout the whole thing. It really goes through a lot of emotions, and it’s not going to have a boring part,” added Anderson.
Her role is Amy March, the youngest sister. “She is a typical younger sister who complains, isn’t invited anywhere, and is just so upset with how she isn’t exactly like her older sisters, but she also wishes she could be at the same time. I think that you can really see how she grows up throughout the whole musical. I’ve really liked playing her.”
“This musical is just such an emotional story, it will make you laugh, and it’ll make you cry. It’s really relatable to all the things that happen in it,” said Jyllian Payak, who plays Beth March, the second youngest of the sisters.
“Beth lays the piano, and that’s kind of a big part about it. She has a special bond with Jo, who’s her older sister. She’s just kind of nice to everyone.”
“Our group, the Spirit Singers, has been working incredibly hard on this for about a month, and we’re already ready
to perform it, which is crazy,” said Brittany Barber. “The amount of work we’ve put into it is just insane, and it’s an incredible musical. And I think everyone needs to come out and see it because it’s just amazing.”
Brittany’s role is Josephine “Jo” March, the second oldest of the sisters. “She is interesting because typically in this time period, women, their goals were to marry, and that was kind of how they had a successful life. But Jo, she’s very independent, and she doesn’t want a husband. She wants to fulfill her dreams of being a writer and to travel.”
“I think that’s really special about her is that she doesn’t care about having a man. She wants to support her sister’s dreams and her own dreams.”
“I think everyone should come watch Little Women because it’s a different musical from what we’ve done before. Its characters really reflect the people we are, who are acting in it,” said Brinlee Klapak. “It’s the last musical for some of us that are graduating, so it’s extra special for us and for our families to come watch. It’s super special. This mucial follows a very fun storyline and there’s lots of fun costumes and fun sets.”
Brinlee’s role is Meg March, the oldest sister. “Looking for love is her biggest goal in life, which includes finding a husband and being a wife.”
“As the oldest, Meg
leads her sisters through the stages of life in that way. As she is the first to experience things in life, she helps them out as a role model.”
“I just think, just from being in this musical, it’s a really incredible production,” said Calla Hrynewich. “We’ve put so much work and so much effort into getting this musical together.”
“I think it really showcases some of the incredible talent in our
community. I think it’s a really great opportunity to come together and experience a wonderful story. Every dollar of the ticket is worth it because every solo is truly incredible in and of itself,” added Hrynewich.
Her role is Marmee March, the mother of the four women. “Her biggest thing is her husband has gone off in the Civil War, as Little Women is set in the Civil War period in America. As the father
has gone and is fighting in Washington, Marmee is left with her four daughters to raise them and guide them through life.”
“She does struggle a bit with that., but she is a really strong pillar of a woman in the story. She really guides her daughters through and supports them through everything. She’s a really pivotal role in terms of helping the girls grow and change into the little women that they are,” added Hrynewich.
Professor Frederick Bhaer (Tauren Jack) reads a manuscript rejection letter to Josephine (Brittany Barber) during the opening scene for the ‘Little Women’ musical.
The four ‘Little Women’ gather around Marmee (Calla Hyrenwich) as she reads a letter from their father. At top are Amy (Lila Anderson) and Meg (Brinlee Klapak). At bottom are Beth (Jyllian Payak) and Josephine (Brittany Barber).
Josephine (Brittany Barber) and Laurie (Camden Husband) interact during a meet-cute at a ball during the musical.
Photos – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review