The Weyburn Red Wings have advanced to the semi-finals of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs.
The Red Wings won 2-1 in game six of their best-of-seven series against Battlefords North Stars on Monday night.
This is the first time since the 2011-12 season the team has advanced to the semi-finals.
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THIN ICE CONDITIONS
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public about thin ice conditions across Saskatchewan.
As the warmer temperatures for spring runoff start to materialize, WSA is asking the public to use caution around Saskatchewan rivers, lakes and other water bodies due to thinning ice.
While temperatures vary across the province, warmer spring conditions are causing increased melting, runoff and thinning of the ice. Ice does not melt at a uniform pace and its strength can vary from one area to another.
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The WCS Senior Theatre Club will spin a modern twist on a classic tale in “Alice @ Wonderland”, April 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m., with a dessert matinee on April 13 at 2 p.m.
“This is just drama, so it’s just acting, which a lot of people don’t really see here in Weyburn because everything is usually a musical,” said Grade 11 student Harper Williams, who plays Alice.
“It’s very different in the sense where each scene is so creative and fun and there’s no really repeats of sets, and the characters are all big and bright and colourful, so it makes it very entertaining to watch.”
“It’s definitely an original take on a story that everyone knows, and you don’t see
dramas much in Weyburn, so I think it’s fresh and new,” said Grade 12 student Maximus Kilback, who plays the King of Hearts.
There will be lots of fun secrets to discover during the play as well.
Of the title character, Alice, Williams said “she plays dumb, but she’s kind of cheeky in a way, where she kind of wants to mess with the characters a bit, so I feel like that would be the secret I’d want them to kind of catch on to.
“I think it’s that King of Hearts has his own voice,” said Kilback. “It’s not just that he’s both meek, but when he needs to be, he’s demanding. He’s definitely subservient to his wife, but then also he has his own voice when he needs to.”
“I think it’s a really fun way to get away
from the real world with everything that’s happening outside of our country and in our country,” said Grade 11 student Aralea Strubey-Lark, who plays the Caterpiller. “This will be a nice way for people to come in and celebrate being together and watching something funny.”
“We worked very hard on this. We spent a lot of hours, and I think our talent is something that can be good for the community, and it’s fun,” said Hayden Black, who plays the Queen of Hearts.
One of the very fun elements is that both Gian Zagada and Niegel Zagada play the Cheshire Cat, allowing them to use their very similar appearance to make it look like the character is teleporting across the stage.
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Be aware that any activity on ice has risks and thickness is just one consideration when evaluating ice safety. Also avoid ice that looks slushy, has thawed and then refrozen, or is near moving water.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local ice and water conditions and take precautions as they can change rapidly during the spring melt, leading to weakening ice and rapidly moving water. WSA will continue to monitor conditions and report on them as they develop.
Alice (Harper Williams) and the Caterpiller (Aralea Stubey-Lark) face off against each other in ‘Alice @ Wonderland’.
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Evolving curriculum and technology for SE Cornerstone
Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
The ever-evolving world of curriculum development and instructional technology has been in Michael Graham’s world for the past nine years.
Curriculum co-ordinator is the job description and Graham spent a little bit of time during a 45-minute presentation to the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board meeting on March 25, talking about this evolution since he came aboard as coordinator in 2017.
He spoke about career development counsellors and facilitators plus instructional coaches, help desks and education technology coaches who not only attack regular curriculum needs and assessments but also items such as alternative pathways and credits that can be achieved through that process. He also spoke about supports for new teachers in the public school division that embraces all of southeast Saskatchewan.
The roles embrace teacher accreditation processes, band programs, professional learning communities and mentorship for teachers among other things.
He noted how the help desks stretch out to student information systems and app approvals, division licenses, software licensing, library systems and software approvals.
He introduced the curriculum and technology team through his accompanying video presentation and noted how the title remained the same but his role has changed and how it has evolved over time. He spoke briefly about the challenges brought about by the COVID outbreak five years earlier that put a halt to many progressive activities that were picked back
up following the return to a more normal environment following the pandemic.
He spoke of a few “shake-ups” in the role around 2023 with some changes to the instructional technology side and career development options.
“It’s about getting technology out and into the schools,” he said, adding the technology team ensures this is happening.
Teacher mentorships have been popular, usually for the new teachers entering the school division, and first year educators.
The curriculum renewal processes are ongoing with writing groups and teacher pilots being involved as curriculum renewal is “underway in Saskatchewan,” he said. That includes updates on indigenous education fronts.
There has also been the introduction and expansion of financial literacy pilot projects that are now part of the regular curriculums on a growing pattern with pilot teachers taking hold and working with the Ministry of Education.
Graham added that new and repeated software licenses and access is an ongoing issue as well and gave examples by noting how many users there are for up to eight different software packages, one of them being new just this year that is being accessed by 557 users so far including teachers, coaches, senior leadership personnel and speech-language pathologists.
He also brought a video example of students within various age groups being fully engaged with a “merge cube,” that takes them to a virtual world. He said the division currently has 15 of these cubes being used to spark additional interest and engagement among the student body and their instructors.
held at St. Michael School recently. The Junior High students were divided into four colour groups. Photo – Submitted
Fun, modern twist on a classic for ‘Alice’
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“So, you’ll see one of the cats appear at the other side of the stage and then one would go at the other end,” said Gian.
“He changes personality a bunch of times, where sometimes he’s like witty, like very playful, but then he gets serious towards the end.,” said Niegel.
There are also friendships made, and new obstacles to face. Williams said, “Allce gets to meet everyone, but I feel like
the person that she gets the most buddy-buddy with would probably have to be the Cheshire Cat, because both of their scenes are very witty, because he asks her a lot of questions.”
“She’s more vulnerable when it comes to that character, because she gets more upset and shows more emotion with that character, and gets less nervous around him, so I’d say that one.”
“She does have a lot of people who are kind
of antagonists to her, just because they show her a lot of attitude. So I’d probably say pretty much everybody in the Mad Hatter scene, during the Mad Tea Party, and definitely Humpty Dumpty, because he calls her stupid multiple times, which is funny,” said Williams.
The ironic thing for most of the other Wonderland characters, “is that Alice is perceived as the main villain for a lot of the characters,” said StrubeyLark.
Even the Queen of Hearts has a softer side to her character. “I think her secret is that she’s very lonely, because she’s so angry all the time, probably doesn’t have a lot of friends, or they pretend to like her.”
Ticket prices for the evening shows are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. The dessert matinee is $15 per person. Tickets are available at the WCS office.
Weyburn Police deal with theft and fraud
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 76 calls for service for the week of March 24 - March 31, 2025.
Notable incidents during the week included:
Well Being/Mental Health calls: Weyburn Police Service received six calls of this nature over the week. In one occurrence, members assisted an adult male in slight medical distress. He did not need to be transported to the hospital. On another occurrence, members located a very intoxicated adult male in public. He was arrested and placed in cells until sober.
Failure to comply with order: Throughout the week, police conducted numerous con-
ditions checks on people on either probation or a release order. In two separate incidents, one adult female and one adult male were found not complying with a condition. They were charged accordingly and released for court on a later date.
Theft Under: Police responded to a report of theft of tools and other items from a truck that was parked in the driveway of a residence in the city. The police would like to remind the public to not keep any valuables in your vehicle and keep your vehicle locked at all times.
Frauds: Police received numerous calls of attempted telephone and internet frauds, some
unfortunately were successful which included sums of money. There are numerous types of these phone and internet frauds attempted all the time, please notify the police if you are a victim or attempted victim of these occurrences.
Indecent act: On March 29, in the late afternoon, Weyburn police were doing stationary radar just off the side of the street near a set of lights. Police observed an adult male walking towards the patrol vehicle. He stopped and performed an indecent act in front of the police and other motorists waiting at the light. The police approached the male to arrest him for the indecent act, and it was discovered
the male was also very intoxicated. The male was arrested and placed in cells until sober. He will attend court on a later date for the indecent act charge. Trespassing: On March 29, at approx. 11:30 p.m., the police responded to a report of teens in the mall. Weyburn police located two youth in the mall, charged both with trespassing and notified their parents.
*Anyone with information regarding any one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 8483250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Holy Family announces new Superintendent
Lafoy 90th Birthday Celebration
We look forward to sharing thisspecial milestone with friends andfamily.
The Holy Family Roman Catholic Seperate School Division recently announced that, following a comprehensive selection process, Sabrina Gulka was appointed to the newly established role
of Superintendent of Human Resources, effective August 1, 2025.
Sabrina Gulka
Gulka currently serves as the Principal of St. Michael School in Weyburn, and has been a dedicated member of the Holy Family community throughout her entire career. She holds both a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education from the University of Regina, and has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to Catholic education.
With a wealth of experience spanning classroom teaching and various leadership roles, Gulka
brings a well-rounded perspective to this new position. Her insight, dedication, and vision will be invaluable in strengthening and supporting all aspects of human resources across the division. As a key member of the senior leadership team, she will play a vital role in supporting our schools and staff.
Reflecting on her transition, Gulka shared:
“As I move from my role as principal to serve as superintendent, I want to express my deepest gratitude to this incredible school community. It has been a privilege to walk
alongside you in faith and learning, and I will carry the lessons, memories, and relationships from this school with me always. While my role is changing, my commitment to Catholic education within the division and to the success of our students remains steadfast. I look forward to serving the entire division and continuing to support the mission that unites us all. Thank you for your trust, prayers, and partnership.”
Plans are underway to begin the process of selecting the next principal for St. Michael School. Further updates will be shared in the coming weeks.
Teams competed in fun games and activities, during Gym Blast
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the middle row, from left, are Tweedledee – Daphne Asuncion, Tweedledum – Xhannelle
White Rabbit – Alex Paskiewicz, Rose – Jersey Andrews, Queen’s Guard – Markuss Skujins, Cheshire Cat – Niegel
Violet – Elizabete Sirante, and Humpty-Dumpty – Jayden Stang. In the front row, from left, are Caterpillar – Aaralea Strubey-Lark, Alice – Harper Williams, Dormouse – Haroun Joe Matthews, March Hare – Ella Leko, and Fish – Salem Bell.
Conservative candidate hopes to see some ‘common sense’ in election
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review
Conservative candidate Steven Bonk recently filed his papers to officially run in the Souris-Moose Mountain constituency in the 2025 federal election.
“I am hopeful for the possibility of us having a change in federal government in Ottawa,” said Bonk.
“That’s something I hear over and over again from the constituents of SourisMoose Mountain is they just want us to have a complete change in government in Ottawa to get rid of some of the policies that we’ve seen in the last nine years and implement some common sense conservative policies.”
The new boundary for the Souris-Moose Mountain constituency will be a bit of a challenge.
“It’s a very large area now. It’s about the size of the country of Croatia. But you know, corner to corner, it’s
full of good people who have the same common sense core values of family, hard work, and getting the job done,” said Bonk. “So far I have run into nothing but good people here.”
This election marks Bonk’s first foray into federal politics. He was the MLA for the Moosomin constituency from 2016-2024, and won the Conservative Party’s nomination last August. He is looking forward to working with Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, and the rest of the candidates chosen across the province and country.
“’I have known Pierre for quite a while and I had the privilege of being his cocaptain for his leadership bid here in Saskatchewan,” said Bonk.
“There’s not too many things that he and I don’t see eye to eye on. I really look forward to helping him implement his vision of just
common sense where hard work pays, where you can have the promise of a good life in your own house in a safe neighbourhood and I just agree with what he’s putting forward.”
Bonk also feels he has the right experience to handle the current turbulent tariff with the States.
“I had the privilege of serving as the Minister of Economy and Trade for the province of Saskatchewan and I served as an MLA for the past eight years. I was also part of the team that helped negotiate the last USMCA agreement with the Donald Trump administration, which he called the greatest trade agreement to have ever been concluded. What is happening now highlights the importance of policy, and those policies matter.”
“When you neglect for-
eign policy for nine years, when you neglect your trade partners for nine years, this is what can happen and this is the result,” added Bonk. “I will endeavour to do my best to make sure that Canada and Saskatchewan have a voice at the table.”
“There’s no other part of the province that relies more on international trade than we do here,” said Bonk. “It’s extremely important. We export over 95 per cent of what we produce.”
“We have potash, oil and gas, coal mining, agriculture and agricultural manufacturing, and the list goes on. It’s an extremely important subject for us, the importance of international trade and diversifying our trading partnerships.”
Already after visiting communities in the riding, Bonk is hearing that there is an overreach of the federal
government that is a concern.
“There’s been a constant creep on our rights, and also a constant creep on the jurisdictions. So there’s a definite delineation between municipal, provincial and federal governments, and our current federal government has blurred those lines and has crossed over into provincial jurisdictions numerous times, and municipal jurisdictions numerous times. There needs to be a very clear outlining of whose responsibility is whose, and I know that Pierre’s platform will highlight that.”
There will be a meetand-greet with Conservative candidate Steven Bonk on Thursday, April 10 at the Weyburn Travelodge from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be additional meetings held throughout the constituency during the election cam-
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“I look forward to meeting as many people as I can, getting to know them, getting to know their concerns. We’re very lucky in this part of the world that we have good, common-sense, hard-working folks, and I sure hope that we can export some of that to the rest of Canada.”
Some of the cast of ‘Alice @ Wonderland’ gather at the Weyburn Comprehensive School during a dress rehearsal held March 30. In the back row, from left, are Lily – Chelsea MacNeill, Queen of Hearts – Hayden Black, King of Hearts – Maximus Kilback, Daisy – Princess Dumagat, and Mad Hatter – Jonas Burdan. In
Ebol, Cheshire Cat – Gian Zagada,
Zagada, Door – Beth Hamel,
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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Chamber celebrates accomplishments, plans for future during AGM
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce celebrated past accomplishments, and looked towards the future, during the annual general meeting and President’s Dinner held at the Weyburn Legion on March 26.
“Early in 2024, the Chamber board and staff wrapped up a huge undertaking as we completed a strategic plan,” said Chad Bailey, president for the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce. “Those that have gone over one of those know how in-depth it gets and how time-consuming it is.”
“The new strategic plan defines what our mission, values and goals are for the future of the Chamber. Our new mission states that the
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For more than 75 years, Enbridge has been more than just pipelines in Saskatchewan. We’re your neighbour, dedic ated to the communities where we live and work
Our commitment goes beyond delivering Saskatchewan’s energy We create loc al jobs, support businesses, and invest in what matters most. Since 2020, we’ve contributed $2.17 billion to Saskatchewan’s economy.
Whether it’s powering homes, fuelling vehicles, or supporting loc al business es, Enbridge is proud to be part of Saskatchewan’s growth.
Learn more at enbridge.com/s askatchewan.
Members of the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce board gather at their annual general meeting. In the back row, from left, are Laila Bader, Faye Billington, Ryan Skjerdal, Rodney Gill, Shandel Clark and Shannon Fodchuk. In the front row, from left, are Monica Osborn, Jordan Szczecinski, Chad Bailey and Steven Schuck. Missing from photo were Todd Hastings, Tana Torkelson and Nilesh Jerjurkar.
Photos – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven association that fosters business growth and development in the Weyburn district through advocacy, education, connections and events. With our values to be responsible and accountable to our members and partners, be trusted, respected and informed advisors, be seen as promoting the community of belonging that values connections and relationships.”
“The Chamber is committed to its core values, where our goals are to grow and engage our membership, build capacity internally to deliver more value for our members and enhance the services and communications,” said Bailey. “Throughout the past year, we added more value to our membership by adding Chamber Perks. If you haven’t heard of what Chamber Perks are or haven’t checked it out, there’s an app for that.”
Interested businesses can download the Chamber Perks app by following the links on the Weyburn Chamber website.
“Over the past year, the Chamber has hosted numerous events that offer insights and networking opportunities for our members and also acknowledge people and businesses in our community for their outstanding commitment and advocacy,” said Bailey.
The Weyburn Chamber is working with the City of Weyburn, closely with the Downtown Revitalization Plan. “We’re celebrating the Chamber’s 85th year as advocating for local businesses in Weyburn. This past year, we got to cut the ribbons and do grand openings for four new businesses. Stuff like that, those small businesses is what keeps our downtown busy, keeps us going as a Chamber, and we hope that more start up each and every year,” said Bailey.
“Despite the issues that are arising because of our neighbours to the south and the huge tariffs placed on our ag industry as a result of the federal government’s actions, we’re optimistic that those issues will subside, and Weyburn and its business community will grow and prosper,” said Bailey.
Reeve Bud Grohn provided updates from the RM of Weyburn to the Chamber.
Mayor Jeff Richards provided updates from the City of Weyburn to the Chamber.
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
After Mark Carney became the new leader of the governing federal Liberal Party, and the prime minister of Canada a short time later, we knew that a federal election was coming.
After all, he was riding a wave of popularity with Canadians – to be expected with a new leader – and he wanted to strike while his popularity was at its highest.
And now we’re into an election campaign unlike any other in Canadian history.
In a normal campaign, it would be Carney and the Liberals versus Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party. The Liberals would explain why things are different now that they have a new (and much better) leader, while the Tories would counter with why Canada needs a change after a decade of Liberal governance. We’d hear the typical arguments on both sides, and Canadians would go to the polls in a few weeks and decide the next government in what should be a fairly tight race.
U.S. President Donald Trump and his repeated absurd calls for Canada to be the 51st state have changed that narrative. Trump is now the biggest opponent for Carney and Poilievre in this election. The biggest issue for so many Canadians in this
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election is who is bestsuited to face the bringer of chaos south of the border.
Whether it should be the biggest election issue is another argument for another time. You might not like it, but it’s the reality and the two parties have to adapt accordingly.
The public opinion polls have shown a marked switch in support. At the start of the year, Poilievre had a decisive lead on former prime minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals. It appeared it might be the biggest victory in my lifetime for the Tories. Then Trudeau resigned on Jan. 6 and Carney routed the field in the Liberal leadership race. You knew that even without Trump’s influence, the election was going to be very different with anyone other than Trudeau guiding the Grits. It should be noted that new leader/new prime minister Kim Campbell and the Tories in 1993 and John Turner and the Liberals in 1984 had leads at the start of their respective election campaigns, and were defeated handily. But this time it feels different because it’s not just about a new leader with the old regime.
The Tories have not handled the shift well.
The “Sneaky Mark Carney” ads have not resonated at all with Canadians. The most ef -
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fective election ad we’ve seen is the Liberals trying to connect Trump and Poilievre. Even though the Liberals take all sorts of quotes out of context, it’s still had the desired effect.
When I watched the Tories’ ad about what they would do if elected, standing up to Trump is the final thing mentioned (after seven other items). It should be the first. The Tories need to have ads dedicated to how they’re going to stand up to Trump. And they need to put the Trump supporters in their place. If it means telling the Trump backers to go vote for the People’s Party of Canada if they like the 51st state idiocy, then so be it.
In an ideal campaign, this election would be about whether people think a new leader for the Liberals will make a big enough difference to right the party, the poor decision-making of the past 9 1/2 years and the fiscal mismanagement.
In an ideal campaign, the Tories top priority would be going after the Liberals for being a tired, old government, and they would be explaining how they would do things differently. But they can’t make it their top priority. Ideally, they would focus on Carney’s lack of political experience or trot out “he didn’t come back for you” ads that worked so well against Michael Ignatieff in 2011. But this isn’t an ideal campaign.
Both parties have to explain how they’ll fight the bully down south with his bizarre claims, and then worry about the opponents at home.
It’s a campaign unlike any other. And if the Tories don’t shift their strategy and their mindset, the Liberals could be governing Canada after the April 28 election – a thought that seemed nearly impossible three months ago.
Saskatchewan Chamber letter: Enbridge Wind Project will kickstart the economy
To the Editor, Energy is the engine that drives the Canadian economy. It powers our homes and businesses and serves as the backbone of a strong province and dynamic communities.
For the Weyburn region, the Seven Stars Energy Project presents a unique opportunity to drive economic growth and enhance local prosperity, now and for years to come.
This 200-megawatt project, comparable in scale to recent wind developments near Assiniboia and Kipling, promises substantial growth and prosperity for the Weyburn region. It will create well-paying construction and operations jobs, generate millions in tax revenues for local and provincial governments, upgrade infrastructure, and support community organizations.
Enbridge estimates that the project will contribute approximately $800,000 annually in tax revenues to rural municipalities and provincial education funds. Over its expected 30-year lifespan, this translates to a total contribution of $25-$30 million. For the RMs of Weyburn and Griffin, this means greater financial flexibility to invest in public services, infrastructure, and long-term community development.
Welcoming the investment Enbridge is prepared to make with the Seven Stars project will support ongoing economic growth and stability, making Weyburn a more attractive place for investment, diversification, and business expansion. In addition to increased tax revenues, the project offers several economic spin-offs, including:
Local business stimulation – An influx of workers will boost demand for local businesses, such as restaurants, retail shops, accommodation providers, and other services.
Job creation – Both direct (construction workers, engineers, project managers, and related professionals) and indirect (suppliers, transport services, and other ancillary services) employment opportunities will increase.
Infrastructure improvement – Large construction projects often require upgrades to local infrastructure, benefiting communities long after completion.
Increased property values – New development can raise property values due to improved infrastructure and economic activity, benefiting property owners and increasing local tax revenues.
Economic diversification – The project will contribute to diversification of the local economy by creating a new revenue stream for the region and reducing reliance on traditional sectors.
Attraction of further investment – Successful completion can boost investor confidence, drawing further development to the area.
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce strongly supports responsible energy development, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. With its proven expertise and commitment to sustainable energy infrastructure, Enbridge is well-positioned to deliver a project that aligns with these values. Building strong, dynamic communities doesn’t just happen. It requires hard work, leadership and citizens with the vision to look beyond today and imagine what tomorrow could bring. That’s why we urge all stakeholders to recognize the potential of the Seven Stars Energy Project and make their voices heard in support of Weyburn’s future.
Prabha
Ramaswamy Chief Executive
Officer
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
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Weyburn Red Wings forward, Jerome Maharaj, attempted to steal the puck from two Battleford North Stars players, during a recent round one playoff game.
Gold Wings to host spring camp in April
Weyburn Gold
will be hosting a spring camp at Crescent Point Place on Friday, April 18, finishing up on Saturday, April 19.
The camp will include skills ice sessions, goalie sessions, scrimmages and a training fitness session.
The camp is open to players born in 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008. The purpose of the camp is to identify prospective players for the 2025-2026 season and beyond.
The cost of the camp is $100/player.
To register, download the form off the Weyburn Gold Wings Facebook page.
In other Gold Wings news, Cassie Schlamp, was announced as the new head coach for the U18AAA Weyburn Gold Wings.
She served as head coach for the Saskatchewan Female Hockey League’s Under-15 AA Lumsden/Bethune Lynx during the 202324 season.
In addition, Schlamp has been heavily involved as a Sask First program coach.
U18 Gold Wings named provincial champs
The SE Female U18 AA Apex Distribution Gold Wings are provincial champions after a thrilling 4-2 game three win over the Warman Wildcats in Midale on Sunday.
The girls went into game three after splitting the first two games in the series last week, 3-1 for Warman and
4-2 for the Gold Wings. Warman came out of the gate flying with a power play goal just 5:56 into the game followed by a late goal with 4:15 left in the period. The Gold Wings responded with two power play goals in the second period. The first goal came at 6:49 into the period when
Brooke Allan passed it to Hadley Gerle to get the girls on the scoreboard. Just two minutes later, Elizabeth Gill brought the team even with the second power play goal from Samara Seghers.
The two teams battled hard in the third period but the Gold Wings pulled ahead with a game win-
ning goal by Seghers from Brooke Allan with 7:52 left in the game. Ella Schenher sealed the deal with a late goal from Gerle. The Wildcats took seven penalties, compared to the Gold Wings five. The Gold Wings outshot Warman 3918 with Kiera Barker posting the win in net.
Red Wings advance to SJHL semi-finals, defeat North Stars
The Weyburn Red Wings have advanced to the semifinal round of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs, after defeating the Battlefords North Stars in game six of their series.
The Red Wings won 2-1 in game six, held on March 31 in North Battleford.
There was no scoring in the first period. Weyburn had their first goal in the second period, scored by Liam Fitzgerald. In the third period, Max Chakrabarti scored the game winner. A late Battleford goal was not enough to force a tie, and the Red Wings took the win.
Angelo Zol was the Red Wings goaltender for game six, and stopped 34 out of 35 shots on net.
The Battleford North Stars won 4-3 in overtime in game five, held on March 29 in Weyburn.
Braigh LeGrandeur scored one goal for Weyburn in the first period. In the second period, Battleford scored twice, with Chad Lebeau and Josh Sale scoring goals for Weyburn.
Battleford tied up the game with a goal in the third period, and also claimed the win with an overtime goal.
Zol was the goaltender for game five, and stopped 32 out of 36 shots on net.
The Red Wings won 3-2 in overtime in game four, held on March 26 in Battleford. Jonah Bierd opened scoring for Weyburn in the first period.
Battleford scored twice in the second period, with Blake Betson tying up the game later in the period. There was no scoring in the third period, and the playoff game had to be decided in overtime. Liam Fitzgerald scored the overtime goal to claim the win for Weyburn.
Zol was the goaltender for game four, and stopped 29 out of 31 shots on net.
The Red Wings won 5-3 in game three, held on March 25 in Battleford. The first period was a flurry of action, with two goals by Battleford, and three Weyburn goals scored by Luke Dekay, Blake Betson and Dallen Oxelgren.
Battleford tied up the game with a goal in the second period. The Red Wings came back strong in the third period, with Lucas Schmid and Josh Sale both scoring goals, close to 20 seconds apart, to claim the win for Weyburn.
Zol was the goaltender for game three, and stopped 32 out of 35 shots on net.
Weyburn will face the Flin Flon Bombers in the next round, with the Melfort Mustangs and Yorkton Terriers competing in the other side of the semi-finals.
This round of the SJHL playoffs is expected to begin Friday, April 4. There were no details yet on dates for the final round, as of publication deadline.
The U18AA Gold Wings showed off their provincial banner after a game three win over Warman on March 31. Pictured back row, left to right: Coach Jesse Doud, Coach Presleigh Samenook-Runge, Trainer Megan LeBlanc, Hadley Gerle, Payton Roth, Reegan Chicoine, Talyn Johnston, Samara Seghers, Brooke McKinnon, Brooke Allan, Elizabeth Gill, Emma Holzer, Alexis Bauman, Ella Schenher, Araya Lasko and Head Coach Rodney Reid. Middle row: Bostyn Samenook-Runge, Natalie Molde, Charlotte Kosior,Alex Reid, Kaylin Willhelm and Tyra Kmita. In front: Myra Field and Kiera Barker.
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Chamber AGM: community support is very important
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review
Celebrating Weyburn and area businesses was the highlight of the annual general meeting for the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce held on March 25.
Chamber members had the opportunity to hear Bud Grohn, Reeve of the RM of Weyburn, and Jeff Richards, Mayor of Weyburn, speak about the importance of community support during current challenges.
“For those that know me, you know I take every challenge optimistically. And with faith in people that are around me. I’m not afraid of a challenge,” said Reeve Grohn.
“Our close ties with the city of Weyburn certainly provides us with opportunities in education, recreation, spiritually, arts, almost anything you need.”
“Currently we’re facing some unprecedented economic times over which we have no control,” said Grohn. “Our opportunity is to work together with a plan to put Weyburn, the RM, their residences, their residents and businesses first.”
“I was voted into a position that I ran on speaking up for the people. To listen and bring positive change. That’s a promise I intend keeping to the best of my ability.”
“Community matters,” added Grohn. “I’m tasked with helping to decide the fate of some families’ income, other families’ quality of life. There are valid reasons on both sides to any argument.”
“What matters these days? Money? Health? Quality of life? Progress? Big business? Our neighbours? Our community? That question varies greatly on the person you ask. I personally think it’s a balance and we need to find the balance for everyone in the RM. Options that improve the quality of life for everyone,” said Grohn. “Please remember that we must work together as a community.”
“The Chamber is important to our community for a lot of things,” said Mayor Richards. “The Weyburn Chamber has got a long history of punching over its weight, especially on the provincial stage. Also, the Chamber here is a great link for us to places like the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, where great work is being done, great research is being done on how to best grow our economy. And that work needs to happen.”
“Weyburn is in good shape. We had a six per cent tax increase this year. And we’re just going to be honest with one another, that trend is most likely going to continue, and it’s got to continue because now is the time to invest in Weyburn,” said Richards.
“It is important to build the Weyburn that we need today and for our families for the future,” said Richards.
After highlighting some of the investments, projects and goals that will be the focus for the year for the city, Richards said, “Now is the time to invest, and to invest in Weyburn. There’s a lot of stuff going on that is out of our control and we have got to take the reins on the things that we control.”
“Be an ambassador to the extent that you can. It is also important to thank the people that own the businesses in this community.”
“As a community, the research would tell us we’ve got two choices. We can grow, or we can shrink. And I don’t think anybody in this room is in the mood for shrinking or playing small,” said Richards. “So we need to grow, and we can do that. We need to be open to the new population in our city, so let’s be open to investment and let’s build our community. We can attract investment and we can make our own investments.
I’ll say it one more time, because right now, now is the time to invest in Weyburn.”
Lead Darcy Cretin watches as Robert Procyk and Clare Johnson sweep the rock, during the 2025 Senior Men’s Provincials hosted at the Weyburn Curling Rink on March 29. They were part of the Jim Nikolejsin rink.
Photo – Sabrina KRaft/Weyburn Review
Music Festival
Scholarships and bursaries awarded during Stars of the Festival
Stars of the Rotary Festival of Music was held on March 27, celebrating talented youth who received scholarships from various businesses and organizations.
The St. Michaels honour band received $300 for best performance by a band, sponsored by Prairie Sky Co-op Association.
Alexandra Jose and Heidi Penner received piano medals, sponsored by Western Financial Group.
Jonas Burdan received a $200 vocal bursary from the Weyburn Concert Series. The APES French Immersion Grade 4/5 class received $75 for the group choral speech award, sponsored by the Weyburn Elementary Schools Community Councils.
Max Kilback received a $125 vocal award, sponsored by the Weyburn Credit Union. Lydia Sawatzky, Atrisa Farhadi, Alexander Dela Cruz and Grace Hall received piano medals, sponsored by TRG Bookkeeping.
Natalie Ramsay received a $100 vocal award from Quota International of Weyburn. Ava Dela Cruz and Nathan Cornish received piano medals, sponsored by the Weyburn Music Festival.
The APES Combined Grade 1 to 6 and the Weyburn Comprehensive Senior Choir received $200 from the YF Wives.
The Legacy Park Grade 6 mixed ensemble received a $75 band award from the Royal Canadian Legion. Isaiah Perdis received a $75 band award, sponsored by Gayleen Stephanson. The Legacy Choir, Grades 4,
5 and 6 received a $75 vocal award, sponsored by Gayleen Stephanson.
Natalie Ramsay received a $300 vocal award, sponsored by Weyburn Security. The Spirit Singers received a $125 vocal award, sponsored by the Holy Family RCSSD. Tim Malyi received a $50 instrumental award, sponsored by Western Financial Group.
Felicia Deal received a $150 piano Memorial Award and received $100. Alexandra Jose received a $50 vocal award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Lila Anderson received a $200 vocal bursary, as she received the Shirley Bartlett Memorial Award. Caroline Walter and Lhianne Bolival received instrumental medals, sponsored by the Weyburn Music Festival.
Celine Gueco and Felicia Deal received $200, after receiving a piano duet award sponsored by Margaret Cugnet. Dave Alcalde received a $50 band award, sponsored by Quota International of Weyburn.
Grace Anderson and Sydnee Thieseen received $50 piano awards sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star.
The Weyburn Comprehensive senior band received a $300 band award from the South East Cornerstone School Division. Camila Renkas received a $300 piano award, sponsored by Weyburn Security.
Kate Alcalde received a vocal trophy, sponsored by the Orpheus Club. Celine Gueco received a $100 Canadian piano
award and Benjamin Sawatzky received a $100 open piano award, both sponsored by Westland Insurance.
Haroun Matthew and the APES French Immersion Grades 4/5, 5 and 6 were both awarded a $50 band bursary, sponsored by the St. Michaels School Community Council.
Ryan Hansen received a $200 vocal bursary with the Rotary Club Library Award. Judah Sawatzky received a $150 piano award, sponsored by the Weyburn Arts Council.
Jade Alcalde, Allena Murray, Abigail Stew -
art, Brooklyn Bell and Aerendel Bahingawan were each awarded vocal medals, sponsored by the Weyburn Music Festival.
Jade Alcalde received a $125 vocal bursary, after earning the Mary Johnston Memorial Award.
Chris Borth received a $225 band award, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Alexandra Jose received a $150 multidisciplinary bursary, sponsored by Weyburn Security.
Lily Penner received a $75 piano award, and Ben Jebelli and Hently Bahingawan received $50
bursaries, with all three sponsored by the Weyburn Credit Union.
Brittany Barber received a $500 vocal award, sponsored by Stewart Steel. Natalie Ramsey received a $400 vocal award, sponsored by Jerry Mainil Ltd.
The Weyburn Comprehensive senior jazz band received a $300 band award, sponsored by the Weyburn Young Fellows Club.
Two different categories were sponsored for the June Barber Memorial Award, with each recipient receiving $125.
In the piano category, bursaries were received by Felicia Deal, Camila Renkas, Benjamin Sawatzky, Ben Jebelli, Lily Penner, Judah Sawatzky and Sydnee Thiessen. Alexandra Jose received the only vocal bursary. Sydnee Thiessen also received a $600 piano bursary, after earning the Alex Findlay Memorial Award.
The Weyburn Comprehensive School Rise Choir received a $200 vocal award, sponsored by the South East Cornerstone School Division.
Winners of vocal awards from the Rotary Festival of Music gathered at the Cugnet Centre. In the back row, from left, are Lila Anderson, Ryan Hansen, Jonas Burdan and Max Kilback. In the middle row, from left, are Arendel Bahingawan, Brittany Barber, Natalie Ramsay and Alexandra Jose. In the front row, from left, are Jade Alcalde, Kate Alcalde, Allena Murray and Abigail Stewart.
Winners of band awards from the Rotary Fetival of Music gathered at the Cugnet Centre. In the back row, from left, are Elizabete Sirante, Tim Malyi, Dave Alcade, Daylin Cascagnette and Davin Cascagnette. In the third row, from left, are Clare Crooks, Alphonsiya Lijo, Ken Beroy and Hauron Matthew. In the second row, from left, are Princess Dumagat, Brina Donison, Zeus Hinlayagan, and Avryelle Molnar. In the front row, from left, are St. Michael School representative, Caroline Walter, and Hentley Bahingawan.
Winners of piano awards from the Rotary Festival of Music gathered at the Cugnet Centre. In the back row, from left, are Ben Sawatsky, Felicia Deal, Ben Jebelli and Judah Sawatsky. In the third row, from left, are Camilla Renkas, Sydnee Thiessen, Grace Anderson and Lily Penner. In the second row, from left, are Atrisa Farhadi, Bentley Bahingawan, Grace Hall, Heidi Penner and Lydia Sawatsky. In the front row, from left, are Nathan Cornish, Alexander Dela Cruz, Ava Dela Cruz, and Alexandra Jose.
Photos – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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Music Festival
Andrei B., Ryker E., Andrea B. and Lucas P. perform with the Legacy Park Elementary School Grade 6 Ensemble during the Music Festival held March 26.
Abigail Stewart performs ‘Naughty’, a vocal piece from the musical ‘Matilda’.
Benjamin Sawatsky performs on the piano, while showcasing his talents during the Stars of the Festival.
Members of the Weyburn Comprehensive School Rise choir perform during the Stars of the Rotary Festival of Music, held at the Cugnet Centre on March 26.
Brittany Barber and Natalie Ramsay perform “What is this Feeling” from the musical Wicked. Brittany is Galinda, and Natalie is Elphaba.
Members of the St. Michael School Honour Band play ‘O Canada’ to start off the Stars of the Festival..In the front row, from left, are Kenzie, Daisy, Hently, Jaydyn, Katelynn and Kassa.
Photos – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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Isabel Dorothy Whitrow (nee Hemphill) late of McTaggart Saskatchewan born March 23 1940 passed away peacefully March 23 2025 at the age of 85 years Isabel was predeceased by her husband Ellwood James “Poose” Whitrow; parents Harvey and Marion Hemphill; brothers Don Allan Arthur Gordon and Kenny; in-laws Edmund and Lily Whitrow; grandson Christopher Lee Whitrow and sister-in-law Joan Whitrow Isabel will be forever loved and missed by her loving children: Rex Whitrow of Yellow Grass SK; Roxann (Randy) Nast of Weyburn SK; Dorothy Whitrow of Moose Jaw SK; Paul (Ronda) Whitrow of McTaggart SK; 17 grandchildren 39 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren; brother, Lorne (Judy) Hemphill; sisters, Jean (Bill) Steinacher & Eveline Schmidt; brother-in-law, Joe Whitrow; sisters-in-law, Erna Hemphill, Carol Hemphill, Edna Whitrow and Sue Wood as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends A Viewing was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 2:00 p m to 4:00 p m at Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, Saskatchewan The Memorial Service for Isabel was held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00 p m from Yellow Grass United/Lutheran Partnership, Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan with Alan Whitrow officiating Interment took place at Yellow Grass Cemetery Honourary Pallbearers were all in attendance The funeral lunch and fellowship followed the interment Donations in memory of Isabel may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at 500-55 Street Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7 Condolences may be left at: www fletcherfuneralchapel com Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, 306-842-5432
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Items for the annual Young Fellows Auction, known as Weyburn’s largest yearly auction, have been collected and are now displayed online. The auction runs until Saturday, April 5 at 9 p.m. All items can be viewed on weyburnyoungfellows.com. The Young Fellows are also hosting an auction banquet the same evening at Weyburn’s Exhibition Hall.
Communithon committee seeks new ideas, volunteers
Residents are encouraged to help shape the future of the Weyburn Communithon, by attending their annual general meeting on Friday, April 8, at the Southeast Regional College at 7 p.m.
The annual Communithon fundraiser is an incredible communitydriven event that raises vital funds for local programs and services in Weyburn.
The Communithon committee will also reflect on last year’s success and the impact made in the community.
Communithon has long
been a pillar of community support in Weyburn, working in partnership with United Way Regina to distribute funds to local agencies. However, as part of a broader shift, Communithon is now in the beginning stages of becoming its own independent not-for-profit organization outside of United Way Regina. It is important that with this transition, Communithon remains rooted in Weyburn’s unique needs and priorities.
United Way Regina continues to support Weyburn and assist with this transition, but this shift means that Communith -
on must take on new responsibilities, including financial management, governance, and event planning. Member agencies who have contributed to planning and decisionmaking in the past will also have their roles evolve as they will not be able to fill certain capacities under this new structure, but will remain an integral part of Communithon. To ensure the event’s continued success, the committee needs new people to step forward—volunteers, board members, and passionate community members who want to see
This transition reflects an organizational transformation and a shared commitment to ensuring the long-term success of Communithon in Weyburn. It is essential that we come together as a community to build a strong future for Communithon. Without new leadership and involvement, Communithon cannot continue in its current form.
“Communithon thrives on community support,” says vice-chair Lindsay Manko-Bauche. “We welcome fresh ideas, new voices, and anyone ready
to make a difference. Change is good!”
The committee will also start planning for this year’s event and are looking for fresh ideas. New community organizations also have the opportunity to learn how to apply for Communithon funding. This meeting is also a chance to discover volunteer and leadership opportunities within the baord and committees.
Whether you’ve been involved in Communithon before or are looking for a way to give back, participation matters now more than ever.
Tech safety addressed by Cornerstone in recent report
Submitted by Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
Shelley Toth, superintendent of division services and chief financial officer for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division spoke to the division’s board members on March 25 during their regular open business session. Toth pointed out some important details covered in a recent monitoring report.
The monitoring report that dealt with the role of the director of education regarding fiscal responsibility covered a broad range of topics and all were considered as having been met with agreed upon professionalism and care.
The area of information systems security procedures are a special concern
with regards to acceptable use of information technology (IT) including service, privacy and confidentiality as well as quarterly reporting, she suggested.
In her report, Toth noted the division maintains a log of all IT interruptions and “will provide an annual review of service levels and incidents to
the board of education.”
All 17 areas of concern had been addressed and given a vote of compliance by the division’s auditor, Virtus Group. These areas included such items as designated information systems reviews, physical security of the systems, division office data access, fire preventions and back up service, et al.
The independent review gave SECPSD a score of 95 percent with 18 “open tickets” still requiring action.
Potential incidents that were examined from the SECPSD environment numbered 910 in the previous year with 309 being brought to the attention of the division itself.
There was a graphic
breakdown of the incidents and investigations in the past year and the current period that indicated that a higher level of incidents and investigations had been addressed with a high success rate.
Toth was thanked for the completeness of the presentation and for providing the information on the technology sectors.
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