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largest yearly auction, the event will end with a live auction and banquet at the Weyburn Exhibition Hall on Saturday, April 11. Pictured, l-r,
Young Fellows close to fundraising goal ONLINE AUCTION
Sabrina Kraft Weyburn Review
The Young Fellows Club of Weyburn is pleased with the current success of their yearly online auction. As of Monday morning, Young Fellows representative, Jeff Chessall said, “We are at 80 per cent of our fair market value, and so far we’ve raised over $66,000, with our goal being $75,000.”
He also reported the Young Fellows auction page had over 15,000 page views and over 1,120 bids already.
Everything will come to a close on Saturday, April 11 at an auction banquet, to be held at the Weyburn Exhibition Hall. Chessall said there are still tickets available for the banquet at a cost of $100 per ticket or a table of eight for $800. Tickets can be purchased online
at weyburnyoungfellows.com.
Doors to the banquet open at 4:30 p.m., with Duelling Pianos entertaining at 5:30 p.m., a prime rib supper at 6:30 p.m. and a live auction at 8 p.m.
“As with every project, all money raised from the auction will go right back into the community for sports, cultural and other projects,” said Chessall.
Some featured items include a Fairmont Hot Springs package, a VIP tent at the Young Fellows Concert in the Park, a Toronto Blue Jays experience, and the famous Soo Theatre marquis.
“We have received a lot of donations from local businesses and have hundreds of gift cards. That’s always one of our top items that end up being purchased for more than their retail value,” added Chessall.
Local residents can continue to bid on items at weyburnyoungfellows.com up until Saturday, April 11 at 9 p.m.
GARAGE SALE SET FOR LEGION
The Weyburn Royal Canadian Legion is accepting donations for their annual garage sale. Local residents are encouraged to donate gently-used treasures, clothes, books, toys, decor and anything of resale value to the Legion’s garage sale fundraiser. Items can be dropped off at the Weyburn Legion, or residents can call 306842-4258 to arrange pickup for larger items.
The garage sale will be held upstairs at the Weyburn Legion from Thursday, April 16 to Friday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The nominees for the Weyburn YF Wives Club Women of Distinction awards were recently announced on Facebook. The fourth annual Women of Distinction awards gala will be held at McKenna Hall on May 1.
Nominated for the Weyburn Credit Union Workplace Excellence award is Jennelle Wimmer.
Nominated for the Access Communications Exceptional Entrepreneur award are Britney Fisher, Jo Beach and Mikayla Edy-Lizuck.
Nominated for the YF Wives Community Service award is Krista Hubic. Nominated for the Weyburn Oilwomen Young Woman of Distinction award are Jenica Whitrow, Jo Beach, Emily Edwards and Mikayla Edy-Lizuck.
Nominated for the Legacy in Arts and Culture award are Marley Brown and Regan Lanning.
Members of the Weyburn Young Fellows gathered with a variety of auction items available during their annual online auction. Known as Weyburn’s
Chad Bailey, Jeremy Wall, Scott Moffat, Kyle Kot and Kelton Beach.
Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Community News
Midtown Care Home offers joy with Comfort Cart
The Midtown Care Home has launched a Comfort Cart project, held Mondays and Fridays every week.
The purpose of the Comfort Cart is to bring joy, comfort and meaningful moments to the residents of Midtown Care Home. Through small treats, cozy items and simple gifts, the cart helps brighten their day and create moments of happiness, connection and care.
The cart is filled with sweet treats, cozy socks,
puzzle books, lotions, selfcare items and small comfort gifts.
This initiative is made possible through the generosity of the community, allowing Midtown Care Home to remind the residents that they are valued, remembered and loved.
They are accepting donations as they are planning this project to be on-going throughout the year. Gift cards and monetary donations are appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at Midtown Care Home.
Family Place plans Mini Expo for April 25
The Family Place, Weyburn Early Years Family Resource Centre is hosting a Mini Expo.
Learn, connect and be inspired by amazing local professionals who are available to support you and your family. Explore resources that are in our community, all in one place.
Refreshments and fun activities for children will be available. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and meet and chat with knowledgeable professionals.
The Mini Expo will be held Wednesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, downstairs at The Family Place, 744 McLelland St.
Do you have a passion for writing and photography?
Weyburn Comprehensive School had five individuals attend the Saskatchewan Skills Competition on March 27. Taking place in Regina and Moose Jaw, the competition brought individuals together from high schools all over the province to compete in various Practical and Applied Arts competitions. Pictured, l-r, Lucas Zieglgansberger (welding), Dennon Thompson (precision machining), bronze medal winner Zoe Kerr (architectural technologies), Danylo Ignatiuk (carpentry) and Q. Vo (mechanical CADD).
Teaching students the basics of CPR to begin province-wide
Saskatchewan school divisions will have the opportunity to provide lifesaving skills to students through a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education initiative, beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The Ministry of Education is partnering with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to launch a province-wide program that will provide school divisions with resources to introduce CardiacCrash in Saskatchewan classrooms.
“Providing the opportunity to offer CPR education in our schools is an important step to protect
lives and strengthen safety in our communities,” said Education Minister Everett Hindley. “By equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency, we are helping them be ready when every second matters. We are grateful for our partnership with Heart and Stroke and pleased to offer this opportunity to school divisions across the province.”
Heart and Stroke will provide teacher training and learning materials for its CardiacCrash program at no cost to school divisions that choose to participate.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Dr. Ebelechukwu Ejiofor will be leaving her practice with the Weyburn Primary Health Care Clinic effective June 26, 2026.
Recruitment efforts for a new practitioner are underway. Patient information will remain at the clinic.
in September
These resources are designed to help students learn CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a high-energy, interactive way. CardiacCrash increases readiness and reduces hesitation to act during cardiac emergencies - an important factor in improving survival rates and protecting lives.
“We are proud to partner with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to bring CardiacCrash to classrooms across the province,” said Carolyn Cyr, Heart and Stroke Foundation Director of Saskatchewan Health Policy and Systems. “This is an important step toward building a new generation of lifesavers by equipping students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to act in a cardiac arrest emergency. We look forward to continuing to work with government to make CPR and AED education more accessible and standardized across Saskatchewan schools, so every student is
empowered to step up when every second counts.”
One Saskatchewan school division already offers the CardiacCrash program to help students build these valuable skills.
“The CardiacCrash program plays a vital role in addressing Saskatchewan’s high rate of cardiac arrest fatalities, particularly in out of hospital settings where survival rates remain low,” said Quintin Robertson, Good Spirit School Division CEO and Director of Education. “By integrating this program in Good Spirit School Division, we strengthen our commitment to responsibility by equipping students with the confidence and skills to act in emergencies by empowering a generation of potential lifesavers.”
Planning is underway to support implementation for the 2026-27 school year, including teaching resources, tools and distribution for school divisions.
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Patients may request to be placed on a wait list for a new Primary Care Provider or have their patient information sent to another clinic at no cost.
For more information, please contact the Weyburn Primary Health Care Clinic at 306-842-8790.
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Community News
and Armaan coloured Easter drawings during the Weyburn Public Library’s Easter Party held April 4
School calendar established for 2026-2027 year
SaskToday staff
The boards of education of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division and the South East Cornerstone Public School Division have approved the calendar for the 2026-27 school year.
In a press release, South East Cornerstone said the calendar has a minimum of 950 hours of instructional time for students. The division said these legislative and regulatory amendments were implemented to ensure that there is a consistent minimum amount of instruction time.
The school year will begin September 2, and there will be a total of three days of classes prior to Labour
Cornerstone curriculum co-ordinator talks AI usage
Norm Park SaskToday.ca
A presentation by Adam Wilson, the co-ordinator of curriculum and instructional technology, to the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s board members included a focus on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
It was noted the division can and will use AI to enhance, but not dominate, the field of education as it rolls out over the next four academic years.
The 45-minute presentation did deal with other educational factors, but Wilson spent some valued minutes exploring and explaining AI implementation pathways and guidelines during the curriculum and instructional technology report. The session was conducted in the SECPSD main conference room during the
school board’s regular open monthly board meeting, held on the afternoon of March 24.
Wilson had recently attended an educational conference that focused on AI, general communications among educators and all the variances that are encountered as AI literacy for students is increased in a carefully programmed manner.
References were made to kindergarten to Grade 6 usages, and overviews and overseeing tactics.
The co-ordinator gave the board members a solid look at the AI implementation roadmap that included the guidelines and beginner basics videos.
AI licensing and a Microsoft reading progress project were also explained to board members.
The AI report dealt with such things as veri -
Envision Counselling looking for new board members
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The Envision Counselling and Support Centre is looking for people who want to make a difference across southeast Saskatchewan to join its board.
In a news release, Envision said its board members gain valuable experience, boost their confidence and increase life satisfaction.
“Envision is actively seeking new volunteer board members who are passionate about fostering positive change in southeast Saskatchewan,” stated the news release. “ The press release states
board members will have monthly meetings throughout the year, except for in July, August and December. Meetings are conducted through a combination of virtual and in-person formats, with mileage reimbursement available for in-person gatherings.
Schedules and formats are designed to accommodate the geographic scope of the region, and are reviewed periodically to ensure accessibility across the region. Envision describes them as a rewarding opportunity to contribute skills, experience and passion for helping others.
fications, privacy/security issues, dealing with deep fakes and what would be safe usage moving forward while improving students’ understanding and skill sets with AI usage.
He noted there are programs set in motion to allow AI use in schools to create visual supports and communication tools for students who need structural and/or visual-based learning assistance.
Wilson noted hundreds of hours can be saved using AI visual supports that should reduce work-related stress for educators, including AIpowered fluency checks as an example.
He went on to note how pilot projects at a Grade 2 level have been launched and another pilot project is planned this spring with a Grade 4-6 level program.
Wilson added that the rollout includes reading progressions and middle years usage in the 2026-27 school year.
The Saskatchewan student assessment and technical readiness pilot project is to be launched in SECPSD as well and began at Lyndale School in Oungre in February.
Questions and feedback will follow as the project moves along on a four-year planned course of education and activity in the reading and math programs.
Following the AI portion of his report, Wilson spent some time informing the board members about the ongoing alternative initiative options available for students in the Grade 10-12 groupings. He said a popular agriculture-based option plan was taken up by more than 70 students and there were potential plans to extend that to the field of mining. Another program for power line technicians, sponsored by SaskPower, is also on the table for summer student engagement for the first time this summer.
Alternate credits for volunteer involvement, special projects and apprenticeship credits continue to be in the school credit processes.
Wilson also briefly discussed the national school food program and how a fair distribution of the funds was calculated in Saskatchewan.
Curriculum renewal plans with a read, write,
Day, which is September 7. Christmas holidays will begin on December 23. The first day back will be January 6, 2027. The annual winter break will begin February 15, which is Family Day, and will continue through February 19. The first day of classes will be February 22. Spring break will begin March 26, which is Good Friday. Classes will resume April 5. The final day of classes will be June 25, 2027.
study, create and share emphasis were also a topic that surfaced during Wilson’s presentation.
He discussed a curricula pilot program that has been revised based on piloting teacher and student feedback before it would be made into a final program.
The next four years will bring about some exciting advancements, he noted during his concluding statements. They would involve the aforementioned AI projects that will bring forth a lot of conversations and plans from educational professionals. There will be some curriculum renewal plans in SECPSD science and literature programs, and some focus on provincial and federal initiatives that will expand the number of students accessing alternate pathway credits, as well as traditional paths for math and English field testing.
Wilson was thanked for his thorough review and presentation by board chairwoman Audrey Trombley. He also fielded a number of queries from board members during the presentation.
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Premier Moe floats idea of social media ban for kids under 16
John Cairns SaskToday.ca
Premier Scott Moe is asking for input on the idea of banning social media access for those under age 16.
On the X platform this week, Moe pointed to an Angus Reid survey showing upwards of 75 per cent of Canadians supported a total ban on social media for those under 16. He posted the following:
“A new poll says 75 per cent of Canadians would
like to see a full ban on social media for children under 16. Australia has moved in this direction. Canada should be considering options to limit social media use by minors. In the coming weeks, our government will be asking Saskatchewan people for their views on this matter.”
Speaking to reporters at the legislature on March 30, Moe talked further about what he had in mind. He said they are think-
Animal Park marks 40th anniversary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park, and the board plans to honour Don Sealy. Don had a vision and brought it to fruition with hard work, dedication and the support of the community. Do you have photos, videos, stories or memories of the park over the years? What does the Animal Park mean to you and your family?
Please email wtapark@ gmail.com to share your favourite moments and memories.
Let’s come together to celebrate 40 years, honour Don, and recognize the incredible community that has made it all possible.
The Animal Park will open for the season on June 6. This year, some exciting goals have been set to continue improving the park for animals, volunteers, and visitors.
Local businesses who are interested in helping us improve the park this year, are encouraged to contact the Animal Park board.
ing of engaging parents and people across the province on “what space should the government enter into, whether it’s representing their views within a potential federal government initiative in this space, or whether it’s something that we should look at more at a provincial level.”
“I think what we’re looking at right now is how do we engage people, resi-
dents, families of the province of Saskatchewan on the social media platforms that we have? Should we entertain, as this poll that came out, an outright ban for students and kids 16 years and under, or should there be a parental consent… portion or requirement for kids 16 years and under, and should it be on all platforms or should it be variable depending on the
platform?”
Moe noted Prime Minister Mark Carney was asked about this recently and indicated it was likely time for this debate and for this conversation.
“I very much would agree with that,” Moe said.
Moe indicated he is not looking to introduce legislation immediately, but instead plans to engage Saskatchewan families to
gather their views, including whether Canada should consider measures similar to those in Australia and how the province might respond if the federal government moves forward on the issue.
Speaking to reporters on March 31, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samantha Becotte gave her remarks about the idea of a social media ban.
Torrent Energy Services is the sponsor of Toque, the opening band for the Young Fellows Club of Weyburn’s Kick Off to Summer Concert on June 25. Pictured, l-r, Young Fellow members Mason Richaud, Reed Anderson, Rob Stephanson Jr., Torrent Energy staff Jordan Cote, Brandon Cote and Courtney Cote, Young Fellow members Chad Knoll, Duane Walkeden and Ross Weiss.
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Editorial & Opinion
SUMA convention to debate wide range of important
resolutions, April 12-15
Rocky Neufeld/ SaskToday.ca
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association is set to hold its annual convention in Regina from April 12 to 15, with resolutions covering a variety of topics sure to be of interest to many Canora and area residents, including a resolution brought forward by the Village of Buchanan, Municipal Transparency Requirements.
The resolution states that small urban municipalities in Saskatchewan are facing increasing administrative pressures as the provincial government advances its red tape reduction and modernization agenda. Bill 43 – The Municipalities Amendment Act, 2024 introduces new transparency and communication requirements that will require municipalities to maintain a public website, post council agendas and minutes, and publish financial and administrative information online.
For many small communities, these expectations come at a time when administrative capacity is already stretched.
With that in mind, the resolution states that SUMA should advocate the Government of Saskatchewan to:
• Provide dedicated funding to small urban municipalities for website development, maintenance, and required online postings;
• Provide communication tools, templates, and training to help municipalities explain council decisions to the public;
• Ensure future transparency and reporting requirements include accompanying financial, technical, and training supports; and
• Provide resources to help municipalities manage privacy, redaction, information security, and financial theft risks associated with publishing municipal information online.
The SUMA board of directors has brought forward a resolution affecting the farming community directly, but also pretty much the entire province, Research Farm Closures.
The resolution states that 2026 Federal Budget called for the downsizing and/or closure of long standing research farms across the prairies, including locations near the Town of Indian Head and the Town of Scott. These research farms play an essential role in ensuring the long-term economic success of prairie agriculture and food security through the development and testing of seed and farming practices that are particularly beneficial to Saskatchewan parkland and grassland. This agricultural development plays a key role in the provincial economy as well as the local economies surrounding urban municipalities, where producers conduct their business and have their crops processed. The anticipated losses from the closure of these facilities includes as much as $400M in agricultural sector losses in the first year, in addition to tertiary losses in both urban and rural municipalities.
With that in mind, the resolution encourages SUMA to advocate the Government of Canada to pause and review any research farm closures or downsizing decisions pending a full, public impact assessment.
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FROM THE SIDELINES: Ringing in Bell AI centre
Norm Park/ SaskToday.ca
Is it time to celebrate the announcement regarding the future construction of a huge AI data centre in south Saskatchewan?
On many fronts the response is yes, for sure, think of all the positive possibilities.
We can join that group quickly and easily, but let us not romp gleefully toward the Bell Canada – Saskatchewan project without first viewing a more complete list of details that have yet to be made known.
On the surface, it’s a huge undertaking we can embrace with a degree of eagerness. We’re talking about a centre that will be 90,000 square feet, or the size of 120 football fields. I’m not sure if the reference is to a CFL or NFL field, but either way, significant.
It is destined to be built in the RM of Sherwood just south of Regina and will take up 65 acres of what currently appears to be flat agriculture friendly land. It will not be an architectural wonder. It will more likely be a plain, low slung structure.
From what we’ve learned so far, Bell will be putting up the $12 billion, unless there is some type of deal pending with the provincial government that we have not been made aware of so far. So we must assume it’s a Bell deal with Saskatchewan as the host providing the hors d’oeuvres.
Again, on the positive side, we hear there will be about 1,600 jobs available during construction and 80 jobs available upon completion. Most of those will be split between tech folks and security personnel.
The centre will have a life span of 20 to 25 years, and of course that will be dependent on the future of A.I. and where it takes us in our every day lives.
So now, let’s talk about details.
This centre that will be the largest in Canada will be very noisy, so we trust it will be built more than a kilometre from any kind of residential properties or sites that cater to general populations on a regular basis.
Usually these centres require tonnes of water regularly and we all know that this particular section of Saskatchewan is not blessed with a lot of water.
However, Bell has suggested they will be using a “closed loop cooling system” that will not draw on municipal water resources. So we are not sure yet exactly what that entails. Does it mean they will find some water elsewhere? Or it won’t require a huge volume of H2O? Are there other methods besides evaporative cooling systems? That is one question that needs more clarity.
Electricity is another biggie.
It seems Bell will not be building their own power plant(s) so that means there
will be huge pressure on SaskPower to provide tonnes of megawatts, trigawatts and superwatts to appease the demand that will be made by this project since this will be a centre that will operate 24/7 under all kinds of weather conditions and other challenges. So, is Bell prepared to pay that bill for huge additions and continual draw on the electrical grid system and power production in perpetuity, or at least for 2530 years? Or will Saskatchewan taxpayers carry part of that load? Will Saskatchewan have to re-think plans for small module nuclear reactors in the future and start thinking about large nuclear reactors? Will Saskatchewan have to accelerate plans for this new era of power production? Could semi-conductors come into play?
On the positive side, it would mean more sales of Saskatchewan uranium. Of course power can still come from coal, natural gas, geothermal and maybe even some biofuel experiments as well as the growing wind and solar outlets. Additional hydro is probably out due to location. We are led to believe that SaskEnergy will be asked to deploy some materials and skill sets into this power production future. All agencies have to be reminded that Saskatchewan’s traditional growth in power, outside of the Bell project, will have to be accommodated, and not put aside for future considerations.
There is a need for Canada to build and embrace its own data power centres, especially with the United States no longer being a reliable source or partner. So we assume the centre will be subject to Canadian laws regarding AI centres and their operations and security systems. In other words, we don’t need a future foreign partner coming along to question our regulations and establish their own set of rules. There is the possible partnership with the University of Regina that appears to be pretty exciting, but again, details at this point are sketchy, speculative and premature.
Once our population gets solid responses regarding noise, water, electricity and actual or potential partnerships we can truly celebrate this bold move forward.
So we’re not going to rain on any parade at this juncture. The RM of Sherwood has started the process of rezoning the land that Bell is going to purchase (we assume) and our questions will be answered in due course with the expected political spin from an exited government.
Let’s just say at this point in time, it’s going to be big, but will it be beautiful?
Stay tuned to SaskToday for future developments on this topic Saskatchewan. (Okay, did that last line sound like a commercial?)
Sports & Leisure
The Weyburn U16AA Weyburn Dodge Red Wings recently captured the provincial title for their division. The team finished second overall in the south division, then swept past Regina and Sask. East and went on to defeat the Saskatoon Bridge City Blues in the league final. Back row, l-r, coach Ty Nikolejsin, coach Boyd Forseth, Sawyer Treble, Dalton Muhr, Easton Spagrud, Regan Gervais, Mason Schmidt, Leo Missal, Brycen Frecon, Elijah Tronson and coach Jaxon Robertson. Middle row, Ayden Warren, Levi Garagan, Carter Weichel, Drew Forseth, Reid Spagrud, Bennet Weger and coach Rhett Nikolejsin. Front row, trainer Ward ‘Woody’ Borys, Rylen Daviduk, Brayden Clay, Cohen Williams and Adler Tenold.
‘Come Hell or
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Souris Valley Wrestling is set to unleash an unforgettable night of hard-hitting, high-flying action with “Come Hell or Highwater” at the Weyburn Legion on April 11.
Fans can expect an electrifying showcase of worldclass professional wrestling as elite competitors from across Canada, the United States and Mexico collide in the squared circle. This international lineup brings a rare blend of styles, cultures and championship-caliber
Highwater’ wrestling on April 11
talent to Weyburn for one night only.
In the featured championship bout, Souris Valley Wrestling champion Dante Leon will put his nearly 700-day title reign on the line against rising star Christian Starr. Leon has successfully defended his championship across North America, building a dominant legacy, but Starr represents a hungry new generation looking to make a career defining statement.
The card also highlights top-tier women’s wrestling,
featuring Black and Brave Wrestling Academy standouts Tori Fox and Kitsune, promising a fast-paced and technically sharp contest.
Local pride will be on full display as Saskatchewan’s own Cannonball Kelly enters a brutal hardcore match against Black and Brave graduate Carlos Oliva, where anything goes and no limits apply.
Tag team action will see the dynamic duo of Cash Kennedy and Hector De Oro (Rizza Ranch) clash with the formidable Dalton
Rogue and KB6 (The Rogue Kings), a matchup showcasing teamwork, innovation and explosive athleticism.
The night culminates in a spectacular main event as Mexican lucha libre stars Noisy Boy, Spiderfly and Psychodelia face off in a high-octane triple threat match to crown the Souris Valley Wrestling Lucha Champion. Each competitor brings championship pedigree from Mexico and will look to etch their name into SVW history with a victory on Canadian soil.
Red Wings split semi-final games vs. Bombers
The Weyburn Red Wings are home after splitting a weekend series against the Flin Flon Bombers in the SJHL semi-finals.
Weyburn blanked the Flin Flon Bombers 2-0 in game one on April 3 at the Whitney Forum.
There was no scoring in the first period, with Wings goaltender Joey Rocha having a solid start holding off 17 shots on net by the Bombers squad.
Luke Schraeder got Weyburn on the board late in the second period at 18:07, assisted by Will Munro and Trennen Redlick. Rocha continued his strong performance in the net, blocking 11 more Bombers’ shots.
Callas Pierce sealed the win for Weyburn with an empty net at 19:35, assisted by Lucas Schmid and Rylan Pearce. Rocha completed the shutout, kicking out nine more shots, bringing his total to 37 for the night and earning him the Visiting Team Star for the game.
The Bombers came back strong in game two on April 4, winning 6-2.
Flin Flon came out red hot, scoring three goals in the first period and adding a fourth early in the second
period. Pierce finally got Weyburn on the board with a powerplay goal at 8:55 in the second, assisted by Dion Schraeder and Drew Molde.
The Bombers kept the pressure on, scoring at 7:13 of the third, followed by Roan Burgess scoring for Weyburn at 12:27, assisted by Pierce and Sawyer Aquila. The Bombers secured the win with an empty net goal at 18:08. Rocha was in net for the Wings, stopping 25 out of 30 shots. Pierce was named the Visiting Team Star for the night.
The best-of-seven Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League semi-finals will continue this week. Weyburn hosted Flin Flon for game three and four on April 7 & 8 at Whitecap Resource Centre.
Game five will be back at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon on Saturday, April 11. If game six is needed, it will back at the Whitecap Resource Centre on Monday, April 13 and game seven would be at the Whitney Forum on Wednesday, April 15. In the other semi-final series, the Yorkton Terriers and Battleford North Stars were also tied 1-1 as of publication deadlines.
Vilcu athletes win medals at annual karate championship
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The Vilcu’s Karate Club hosted the 41st annual Vilcu’s International Martial Arts Championships in the Eagles gym at Weyburn Comprehensive School on March 28.
In all, 25 Weyburn students took 53 medals: 16 gold, 17 silver, 20 bronze, and ranked fourth place over all out of 25 clubs representing every province in Western Canada and Montana.
Greyson Davis won third in point sparring. Buck Horton placed third in traditional forms. Nate
Horton finished fourth in point sparring. Jayden Bresciani took second in weapons sparring and fourth in traditional forms. Miguel Fernandez Valencia placed first in weapons sparring, second in traditional forms and third in point sparring. Summer Vansteelandt placed third in weapons sparring, fourth in point sparring and fourth in traditional forms.
Jack Horton finished first in point sparring and third in traditional forms.
Marcos Fernandez Valencia finished first in
weapons sparring and third in point sparring. Celeste Fitzpatrick took second in traditional weapons forms, second in weapons sparring and third in point sparring and traditional forms.
Madison Zukewich placed first in weapons sparring and point sparring, and third in traditional forms. Ariah Vansteelandt placed third in weapons sparring and fourth in point sparring.
Autumn Vansteelandt placed first in point sparring, third in weapons sparring and fourth in traditional forms. Leslie
Pearson finished fifth in traditional forms.
Brenden Hope finished first in musical forms, traditional weapons forms and weapons sparring, took second in freestyle weapons forms and freestyle forms and placed third in point sparring.
Chase Furgason finished fourth in freestyle weapons forms, traditional weapons forms and weapons sparring. Felix Bessey placed first in traditional forms and placed second in point sparring and weapons sparring.
Aaliyah Vansteelandt
finished first in weapons sparring, second in point sparring and fourth in traditional forms. Sophia Christenson placed first in traditional forms and point sparring and took second in weapons sparring.
Lila Fitzpatrick won second in musical forms and traditional weapons forms, placed third in weapons sparring and point sparring and fourth in traditional forms. Riley Horton won third in weapons sparring and point sparring, and placed fourth in traditional forms.
Caramia Hope won first in traditional forms, and placed second in traditional weapons forms and freestyle weapons forms. Tara Christenson won second in point sparring, and finished third in weapons sparring, traditional forms and traditional weapons forms. Robyn Vilcu placed first in freestyle weapons forms, second in traditional forms and third in traditional weapons forms. Troy McClelland placed second in weapons sparring and fourth in point sparring. Harold Vilcu won first in traditional forms.
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Dylon David Piper
August 19, 1980 - April 13, 2006
It has been 20 years since you left us, son.
So much of our lives has changed.
Grief never ends, but it changes
It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is neither a sign of weakness
of love.
QUILT SHOW
BY WEYBURN CROCUS QUILTERS
Weyburn Curling Rink
Friday, April 24
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25
9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors, demos, raffles, vintage sewing machine display. Adults $5
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The Kamsack Times is hiring a Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) Reporter to produce original civic journalism for Kamsack; Cote, Keeseekoose and The Key First Nations; and surrounding towns. Job is a term position until March 31, 2027. Apply with cover letter and three writing samples to Devan Tasa at dtasa@tasamedia.ca.
Your West Central Voice (Kindersley) is hiring an LJI Reporter for west central Saskatchewan and east central Alberta. The job is a contract position until March 2027 with the possibility for continuing employment. Full description at jeffgaulin.com. Apply with resume and writing samples to kate@yourwestcentral.com
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FORAGE SEED FOR SALE:
Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.
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Saskatchewan RCMP warns residents of lottery mail scam
RCMP are warning the public of an increase in reports of fraudulent letters being delivered by mail to residents in communities across the province.
In these incidents, individuals report receiving a letter in the mail claiming they have won a “Set for Life” lottery prize. The letter arrives in a handwritten envelope addressed to the recipient. The scammer identifies themselves as the President of Operations of “Set for Life” lottery organization, states that the recipient has won a lump sum of money and includes contact information for collection. The letters typically include: the recipient’s mailing address, “Set for Life Lottery” letterhead, a return address, a subject line and file number, a set of “winning” lottery numbers, the lump sum of money allegedly won, instructions to call a phone number to col-
lect the prize, a guarantee of “safety and security”. The return address and phone number are not associated with a legitimate lottery company. Do not respond to the letter, call the number, or provide personal information over the phone.
The RCMP encourages the public to remain aware and protect themselves from fraudulent mail by: being cautious of unexpected mail claiming you’ve won a prize or owe urgent fees, never sharing personal or financial information with unverified senders, avoiding calling numbers or visiting websites listed in suspicious letters. Saskatchewan RCMP continues to investigate. If you receive a similar letter, report it to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Saskatchewan RCMP can be contacted by calling 310-RCMP.
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MP Steven Bonk talks energy, spring election and more
David Willberg
SaskToday.ca
Souris-Moose Mountain MP Steven Bonk discussed a number of federal issues while delivering the keynote address at the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting on March 20 at Southeast College’s Estevan campus. Bonk, who is wrapping up his first year in the MP’s role after serving as the MLA for the Mooso -
min riding, noted he was in Estevan just days after spending time in Texas alongside Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre.
They met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, whom
Bonk called “an extremely impressive man.”
“If you ever want to see an example of what happens when you get regulation, red tape and government out of the way of entrepreneurs and
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business people, take a look at what they’re doing in Texas,” said Bonk, praising the state’s gross domestic product and productivity levels.
Texas wants more of Canada’s oil and gas, along with other products, but Bonk said Canada has to get out of its own way to get resources to market. The Texans want stability and predictability, with clarity on rules, and they don’t want to be at the mercy of a prime minister who picks and chooses which projects are approved.
Bonk said he also helped Poilievre prepare for his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which he hopes will make a difference for Poilievre’s support levels in Canada.
As for the possibility of a spring election, Bonk said it’s unlikely the Liberals would try to force a snap vote when they are getting close to a narrow majority government.
Bonk suggested it might be better for the Conservatives to wait to try to bring down the Liberal government.
“Prime Minister [Mark] Carney has done all of the fun stuff. He’s gone to the G7. He’s gone to the World Economic Forum. He’s given the speeches. He’s signed a lot of MOUs [memorandum of understandings] ... but hasn’t actually signed a trade deal.”
Now the cold, hard economic reality is going
to settle in, Bonk said, and he thinks patience would be the best approach.
“I personally am ready to go at any time,” he said to laughter. “It’s not my choice.”
He noted that when working provincially, he had to work within the confines of the sandbox provided by the federal government.
“You can do a lot of things, but you have to do them within those borders. Federally, we can set up the sandbox. And I’ve already seen the difference where we can push the boundaries, where we can put the little pressure on. Even in opposition, we can make a big difference when it comes to trade negotiations, when it comes to inclusion rates.”
He believes he can push the agenda for the Conservatives and southeast Saskatchewan while in Ottawa.
Bonk also noted he is part of the nuclear caucus — a group of MPs who meet regularly to discuss issues related to nuclear power. Bonk said it is becoming fashionable again in Canada, and he has heard rumblings the current government is supportive.
“I’m here to advocate to help us along the way. I’ve toured the sites, the proposed sites, and been on many excursions where we were talking the more technical side, what’s going to be planned.”
Weyburn River Park Campground online booking now open
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Online booking for River Park Campground is now open through the City of Weyburn’s booking portal.
Open from May to September, River Park Campground is Weyburn’s only outdoor campground within city limits and offers a convenient place for visitors to stay while enjoying the community and sur -
rounding area. Campsites are available for a maximum stay of 14 days.
Located along the Souris River, the campground features a range of amenities for guests. Visitors should view the Conditions of Use and the Cancellation Policy on the City’s website before completing their reservation. Reserve your spot and make the most of camping season in Weyburn.
The Weyburn Public Library is looking for teens who need volunteer hours to help set up for the Spring Book Sale. Volunteer times include Wednesday, April 15; Thursday, April 16; Friday, April 17; Saturday, April 18; Monday, April 20; Tuesday, April 21; Wed -
nesday, April 22; and Saturday, April 22. All weekday times are at 4 p.m., and the Saturday times are at 3:30 p.m. Interested teens can register by calling the Weyburn Public Library at 306842-4352. Donations for the Spring Book Sale are currently being accepted.
St. Michael School students enjoyed a recent comfy spirit day. Back, l-r, Griffin, Tripp, Charlotte and Dillon. Middle row, Liam, Kovie, Ruby, Natalie, Sophia, Quintin and Nadia. Front row, Josie and Maverick.
Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review