The Weyburn Review
Renate carefully sculpts a bunny clay pot, during a youth program held at the Credit Union Spark Centre last week.
Expected to increase safety, traffic flow
Sara Parks/ SaskToday.ca
Work on Highways 13 and 39 has started and is expected to improve safety and traffic efficiency, representatives from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways told Weyburn City council during their regular meeting on March 24.
The estimated $29 million investment will see approximately 5.8 kilometres of Highway 39 twinned and a roundabout installed at the intersection of Highways 13 and 39.
“This is a great project and I look forward to seeing it move ahead,” said Mayor Jeff Richards.
Josh Kerr, senior project manager for the provincial department of highways, said the multi-year improvement project includes passing lanes, a roundabout and paving.
“We are doing this is to improve the safety and efficiency of the corridor,” he said, adding
that they have heard a number of concerns from area residents about the safety of the intersection. “It has been a thorn in everybody’s side for a long time.”
Kerr said that the project will support Weyburn and southeast Saskatchewan’s economy.
A roundabout for the intersection was the preferred option by stakeholders, according to a department of highways survey. The roundabout will be able to accommodate oversized double 53-foot semi-trailers. They are typically only allowed on a four-lane highway system.
“We are planning on future development. If Highway 39 ever gets twinned all the way,” said Kerr.
Potzus Paving, out of Yorkton, was awarded the contract and construction started in March. The two-year project is expected to be completed
by the fall of 2026, with the roundabout finished in the fall of 2025 and the twinning completed by the fall of 2026.
“When the project is finished highway travel through Weyburn will be better, safer, and more efficient,” said Brad Hannan from the Ministry of Highways.
Coun. Kellie Sidloski asked for clarification on where funding for the highway improvements is coming from. Hannan said the project is funded through a partnership with the provincial and federal government and there hasn’t been any cost to the city so far.
Coun. Laura Morrissette asked the Ministry of Highways to provide educational material to residents on how to safely navigate traffic circles, adding that residents aren’t used to roundabouts in the area.
YF WIVES ANNOUNCE NOMINEES
The YF Wives recently announced the 2025 Nominees for their third annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala, to be held on May 2.
Nominated for the Weyburn Credit Union Workplace Excellence Award are: Holly Ferguson, Laura Resler, Meghan Patzer, Raquel Carlson, Shandel Clark and Sydney Schultz.
Nominated for the Access Communications
Exceptional Entrepreneur Award are: Gale Regines, Haleigh Oberkirsch, Harmony Blunt and Leslie Gutzke.
Nominated for the YF Wives Community Service Award are: Contessa Hill, Lindsee Michel and Nichol Thomson.
Nomination for the Weyburn Oilwomen’s Young Woman of Distinction Award is Gale Regines. Nominated for the FCC Influential Woman in Agriculture Award are: Leslie Gutzke and Sarah Leguee. The Women of Distinction Awards will be held on Friday, May 2 at McKenna Hall, with keynote speaker Twyla Walkeden. This event is sold out.
Pick up a copy of the April 10th Weyburn This Week for our “Proudly Canadian” feature.
- Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Community News
Weyburn Police receive complaints of counterfeit bills
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 70 calls for service for the week of April 1 to April 7.
Notable incidents during the week include:
Well Being/Mental Health calls: Weyburn Police responded to eight of these call types over the week. In one circumstance, an adult male was transported to hospital for further care.
Failure to comply with order: Throughout the week, the police conducted numerous conditions checks on people, on either a probation or a release order. In two separate incidents, one adult female and one adult male were found to not be in compliance with a condition. They were charged accordingly and released for a future court appearance.
Counterfeit Bills: The
Weyburn Police are receiving complaints of $100 and $50 counterfeit bills being used at businesses around the city. These bills are clearly fake when examined, so please be extra careful when receiving cash. The investigation as to who is responsible is ongoing at this time.
Operation while impaired by drug: On April 1, police received a complaint of a motor vehicle taking out a street sign and crashing into a fence. Police attended and found an adult male behind the wheel of the vehicle impaired by an intoxicating substance. The male was arrested, charged and later released for a future court appearance.
By-Law: Weyburn police would like to remind the citizens of Weyburn of the Bylaw No. 20063073 Sec VIII (4). Every
PUBLIC NOTICE
Rural Municipality of Weyburn No. 67 Bylaw No. 2-2025
Public Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the Rural Municipality of Weyburn No 67 intends to adopt Bylaw No 2-2025, a bylaw to amend the Municipality’s Zoning Bylaw. All lands within the RM of Weyburn shall be affected unless otherwise specified.
Intent
The intent of the bylaw is to eliminate height restriction for domestic wind turbines and clarify that the height of domestic and commercial wind energy systems shall be included in the Development Application
Description
a) Amending the Zoning Bylaw Section 5.12 by deleting the following point:
• “The proposed height of the domestic wind energy system shall be included in the Development Permit application. The maximum total tower height shall be:
i. 45.0 metres above grade level in the Agricultural Resource Zoning District
ii. 6.0 metres in a Hamlet or Country Residential, Commercial or Industrial District
iii A maximum of one domestic wind energy system per lot may be permitted.
iv For residential applications, wind energy components and towers shall be erected in rear yards only.”
b) by revising section 5.12 by adding the following point:
• “The proposed height of the domestic wind energy system and commercial wind energy system shall be included in the Development Permit application.”
Examination of Bylaws
Any interested person may inspect the Bylaw at the RM office at 1633 1st Ave NE in Weyburn, Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the bylaw are available at cost
Public Hearing Council will be holding a public hearing on April 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper level of McKenna Hall 317 3rd Street NE in Weyburn, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the public hearing or delivered at the municipal office, no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 29, 2025.
Sh oul d yo u hav e ques ti ons or wi sh to di scu ss th e By la w, pl eas e co nt ac t Je nna Sm ol in ski Ad mi ni st ra to r, at 306842- 2314.
Issued at Weyburn, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of April, 2025. Jenna Smolinski, Administrator
person having ownership or control of a dog or cat shall immediately remove all excrement left by such dog or cat in any public place in the city or in any private place in the city to which access has not been expressly permitted by the
owner of occupant thereof. Any such person failing to immediately remove such excrement shall be in violation of the Bylaw. Fines start at $80 and continue to increase with each offence. Charges can only proceed with a witness statement.
Domestic Disturbances:
Police responded to several domestic disturbances throughout the week. Matters were resolved peacefully at the time with no charges.
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) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
City awards $406K watermain, valve project
Sara Parks SaskToday.ca
The city awarded a water infrastructure replacement project to A&B Concrete Ltd. of Weyburn for $406,238.47 including taxes.
The project includes watermain replacements at two locations, street valve replacement at nine locations, and fire hydrant replacement at eight locations, Renee Cugnet, director of engineering, told council during their regular meeting on March 24.
“The bidder met the
requirements and was a valid bid,” said Cugnet. Request for proposals were sent out on Feb. 5 with only A & B Concrete Ltd. submitting a bid. Last year the city pre-purchased the valves and hydrants so the 2025 bid price only includes the labour, equipment, and supply of backfill material.
Coun. Kellie Sidloski asked how administration prioritizes locations for repairs. Cugnet said the city has a database with all assets listed and deci -
sions are made based on the age and condition of the asset, as well as other information from annual maintenance programs.
Coun. Larry Heggs wanted to know how much the city spent in 2024 on the project. Cugnet said that the valves and hydrants were purchased last year but
weren’t replaced due to time constraints and contractor issues.
“We under spent in that budget last year,” said Cugnet, adding that she could get the exact amount but the city only spent about one-quarter of its annual water and wastewater infrastructure improvement budget.
Traffic Light replacement approved
Sara Parks SaskToday.ca
City of Weyburn council unanimously approved the replacement of the traffic light at Fifth Street and First Avenue and the pedestrian crossing light at Third Street and Hwy 39 at a cost of about $302,122.
The project is $35,122 over budget, including GST, and will be financed through an external loan, said Renee Cugnet, the city’s director of engineering, during their regular meeting on March 24.
Iles Electric Ltd. of Regina was awarded the contract. Their bid came in at $292,452 for the traffic light and $9,669 for the pedestrian crossing.
The city received three bids. The other two were from All-Brite Electric Co. Ltd., for a total of $431,314, and Can-Traffic Services
by council
Ltd. for a total of $463,496. The city had already prepurchased the new traffic controller cabinet and power supply for the 5th Street and 1st Avenue intersection from a supplier for approximately $33,000, with funds allocated in the 2025 budget. Coun. John Corrigan asked if damage resulted from vehicle collisions this past winter. Cugnet said that one was, prompting Corrigan to ask if insurance would cover the costs and if the city could take steps to better protect infrastructure investments. Administration said the city will follow up on the insurance claim. When Mayor Jeff Richards asked about the project timeline, Cugnet said the construction work would occur between July and September, while school is out because it’s on a major school bus route.
Logan stays still to allow one henna tattoo to dry, as Bharti starts on a second tattoo design on the other arm. A number of youth attended a henna tattoo session at the Weyburn Library on April 12.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Federal Election
Souris-Moose Mountain NDP candidate a long-time party supporter
Green Party
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
The candidate for the Green Party of Canada in Souris-Moose Mountain is eager to get his ideas out to the public.
Grenfell resident Remi Rheault is running for the party for the first time in Saskatchewan and the second time overall. He was the Greens’ candidate in 2021 while he was residing in Kenora, Ont. Rheault said he has no interest in being a “paper candidate” who runs outside of his home constituency. He says he had Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic Party memberships in the past, but now sides with the Greens. He decided to run for the party because of its political structure, which he believes would allow him
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Sheena Muirhead Koops, who is the New Democratic Party’s candidate in Souris-Moose Mountain, has always had a keen interest in politics.
The NDP recently announced Muirhead Koops, who resides on a farm south of Macoun, as its candidate for the southeast riding for the April 28 federal election.
“I’ve always been aligned with the policies of the NDP since I was very young, and even asked my Grade 12 social studies teacher ‘Would you be my researcher [if I run in an election]?’ I called him, he lives out in Ontario now, and he was one of the first people I called, and I said ‘Game on’,” Muirhead Koops said in an interview
with SaskToday. She said she decided to run for the NDP when driving home one night. She could see lights from the U.S. Muirhead Koops said she was listening to U.S. President Donald Trump’s “ridiculous” and “scary” comments, and it gave her a “gut punch of fear”. But then she realized she could address the fear through love, a caring attitude and joy in the face of anger.
“I see that happening all over Canada right now. In many ways it’s a beautiful time to be a Canadian, and remember who we are, where we’re from and who we believe in,” said Muirhead Koops.
After reading through the NDP policy manual, she saw the language she has built her life on from a faith perspective. She read
about the economic hope of people working collaboratively, putting each other first and thinking about rural revitalization.
“We have all this land down here. We’re a huge constituency. There’s infrastructure in all of our towns. If we would put our hearts and minds together with our neighbouring communities, there is so much we could do as innovators. And then the dedication to universal health care, no one will stand up for health care like the New Democrats.”
She believes universal health care is one of Canada’s greatest sources of pride, but it needs to be reimagined to be brought into modern times.
“I think a lot of times people think that rural people are second class
to the big cities and the big money, but Canada needs rural leadership right now, because that’s where people know how to work together,” she said. Since becoming the candidate, she has been travelling to different communities in the riding. She participated in an event in Weyburn on April 5. The riding has been held by the Conservative Party since 2003 and a right-of-centre party since 1997, and to win the election, Muirhead Koops believes they need to remind people of the NDP mindset.
She hopes they can get to all of the communities in Souris-Moose Mountain, and she said she looks forward to seeing people she knows throughout the riding. Her campaign office will be virtual.
Five candidates announced for consistuency
SaskToday.ca
There are now five candidates vying to be the next member of Parliament in Souris-Moose Mountain.
Sheena MuirheadKoops of the New Democratic Party, Lyndon
Dayman of the Canadian Future Party and Aziz Mian of the Liberal Party are the latest people to join the field.
The other hopefuls are Steven Bonk of the Conservative Party and Remi
Rheault of the Green Party. They are in the race to replace Robert Kitchen of the Conservative Party. Kitchen, who was the Souris-Moose Mountain MP since 2015, announced last summer he would not seek re-election. The deadline for candidates to file their nomination with Elections Canada was April 7. The list of candidates will be official on April 9. Election day is April 28.
candidate hopes to see strong voter turnout
to represent the people of Souris-Moose Mountain, because he is not required to tow the party line. He compared the structure of the Green Party to that of a co-operative, and he has 18 Co-op memberships.
“It actually gives a voice to the people, and should I be elected to represent the people of this constituency, I will be their voice, because I am not working for the Green Party, I am working for the people,” said Rheault.
To win in SourisMoose Mountain, Rheault said he would need to get people out to vote. There are a lot of problems and politicians often get the blame, but he sees voter apathy and low voter turnout as issues.
“We can see the results of poor voter turnout if we just look south of the 49th
parallel [to the U.S.],” said Rheault. “So, my hope right now is not just to get elected, because that would be a blessing and such an honour to be able to represent this riding, but to actually get people out.”
He doesn’t support all of the policies of the Green Party, but there are a lot that he likes, not just for current Canadians, but Rheault thinks they could set a positive tone for future generations. Rheault added he is bothered that corporations are taxed on their net income, while
Canadians are taxed on their gross wages. Also, he said raising the basic personal exemption would raise the poverty line and help people, so they don’t have to choose between rent, food and medication.
If Canadian voters flip back and forth between the Conservative and Liberal parties, then he doesn’t believe actual change will occur.
“We, as people need to take the responsibility that if we truly, absolutely, 100 per cent want a democratic society, we need to vote for that
ASSESSMENT NOTICE
assessment roll for the Village of Lang for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on the following days; Wednesday from April 11, 2025 to June 10, 2025, except statutory holidays.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the Assessor at the Village of Lang, Box 97, Lang, SK S0G 2W0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $25.00 appeal fee for each assessment being appealed, with: the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. Box 149, Meota, SK S0M1X0, by the 10th day of June, 2025.
Dated this 11th day of April, 2025
Shelly Verbeurgt, Assessor
democratic society.”
He said he is committed to Canada and Indigenous people. He believes they can work together is Canadians respect the treaties and work together, so he is working with a lot of other people.
“It’s not just about me. It’s about having a common purpose and humanity is the common purpose. There are things that we are talking about, policies that have no room in the political arena,” said Rheault.
If it’s good for all,
then he reasons it’s good for one.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
R.M. of Souris Valley No. 7
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Souris Valley No 7 for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor by phone call appointment only from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday to Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays from April 1st to June 2nd, 2025.
A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person wishing to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with Nicolle Hoskins, Secretary of the Board of Revision, Western Municipal Consulting, Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 2nd of June, 2025.
Dated this 1st day of April, 2025.
Erica Pederson, Assessor
Sheena Muirhead Koops
Remi Rheault
Agriculture, Oil & Business
Oil and gas offering fetches nearly $12M
SaskToday.ca
The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held April 1, raised $11,983,131 for the province, with all four bid areas – Estevan, Kindersley, Lloydminster and Swift Current – generating revenue.
The Ministry of Energy and Resources posted 54 parcels for sale, of which 47 received acceptable bids, covering an area of 22,340.571 hectares.
The southeast region generated the largest share of the revenue, bringing in $8,574,009 for 26 leases
and two exploration licences, covering an area of 5,902.150 hectares.
Synergy Land Services Ltd. made the highest bid and dollars-per-hectare bid for a parcel –$1,533,771.82, or $6,758.55 per hectare –for a 226.938 hectare lease southeast of Lampman.
Elk Run Resources Ltd. had the highest bid for an exploration licence, offering $856,917, or $171.68 per hectare, for a 4,991.362-hectare licence southwest of Eatonia.
Metropolitan Resources Inc. offered the highest dollars-per-hectare bid for an exploration licence, bidding $715.11 per hectare for a total of $833,156 on a 1,165.075-hectare licence southeast of Maidstone.
Overall, the Kindersley area generated $1,715,310 in revenue, while the Lloydminster area brought in $1,244,042. In the Swift Current area, bidding generated a total of $449,767 in revenue, with Saturn Oil and Gas Inc. making the highest offer at $371,643. This is the first of six oil and gas public offerings for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
The Weyburn Agricultural Society received $25,000 from the UFA Foundation to upgrade Weyburn’s Exhibition Hall, which has served generations of people year-round since 1960. This grant was part of the The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation Rural Communities Grant. Pictured are, back row, from left: Kimberly MacDonald, Community Investment Manager, UFA; Leanne Anderson, Weyburn Agricultural Society Board Member; and Kent Fisher, Vice President Weyburn Agricultual Society. In the front row are Ken Vogel, Delegate, UFA; Jason Peterson, Petroleum Agent, UFA: Trish Nixon, External Affairs, UFA: Jennifer Wood, Advisory Board Chair, UFA Agricutural Community Foundation; Tyler Metheral, President Weyburn Agricultural Society; Marla Holdstock, Weyburn Agricultural Society Board Member; and Stacy Kosior, Weyburn Agricultural Board Member.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
David Willberg/SaskToday.ca
The federal election campaign is underway. The list of candidates will be known April 7 and finalized April 9.
Souris-Moose Mountain has become a “safe seat” for the Conservative Party. They have won the riding in all seven elections since the party’s inception in 2003. Their predecessors, the Canadian Alliance Party (2000) and the Reform Party of Canada (1997) won the previous votes.
The last non-right-wing candidate to win this riding was Bernie Collins of the Liberal Party in 1993. Prior to that, the late Len Gustafson of the Progressive Conservatives was the MP down here.
You get the picture.
I understand that with so many convincing victories, it’s been tough for the other parties to find good candidates. Who really wants to run, have their name on the ballot, get whooped on election day, and have the results posted online permanently? Nobody with a strong sense of competitiveness. Nobody who has any sort of political aspirations.
So we wind up with ballot fillers. Other parties in recent elections have fielded a candidate who is there so that the party will have somebody in every riding. It doesn’t have to be a good candidate. The Liberal candidate in SourisMoose Mountain in 2019 and 2021 was a farce, a total no-show. Didn’t show up for the candidates’ forums. Didn’t return phone calls. Didn’t do interviews. Didn’t do anything in the constituency.
Maybe it’s just me, but I think the party is better off not having a candidate than having someone like that. But I guess there’s money to be made in having a token candidate who will still inexplicably get over 1,600 votes. (Apparently, there were still over 1,600 Liberals in Souris-Moose Mountain in 2021, because the Liberal candidate had that much support. He sure didn’t gain traction for effort, commitment or presence).
If you’re going to run, then you have to do a candidate’s work. Show up for the debates. All of them. If you miss one, you’d better have a damn good reason. Get out into the communities. Knock on doors. Talk to people. Respond to phone calls. Talk to the media. Get your ideas out.
With a first-time candidate for the Conservative Party in Steven Bonk, this election might be a little closer, but it would still be stunning if Bonk didn’t win decisively. Yes, there’s still a lot of
frustration in the riding with the process that was used for the nomination, but the battle with Michael Strachan to be the Tory nominee will likely be his biggest fight. Still, it would be nice to see someone push Bonk.
Politically, I’m an independent. I vote for the candidate – the person who I think will do the best job of representing the riding and its needs. I don’t vote for the party. Not for the leader. So I want to see a healthy field of quality candidates. Make my decision on election day tough.
That’s not to say we haven’t had good candidates, or that everyone who has run in the past decade has laid down for the Tories. Phil Zajac put in a very good effort for the People’s Party of Canada in 2019. He even brought party leader Maxime Bernier to the riding a couple of months before the election. Ashlee Hicks was a parachute candidate for the New Democratic Party, but at least she drove for several hours to be at candidates’ forums and took time to talk to the media and other people. In 2015, Vicki O’Dell worked tirelessly for months to win this riding for the New Democratic Party, only to lose decisively to outgoing MP Robert Kitchen. I know Zajac and O’Dell were discouraged with their defeats.
We’ve had other candidates in recent elections who have at least put forward an effort.
This also isn’t an easy riding, regardless of the party. After moving here in 2000, I was told Souris-Moose Mountain had more land border crossings with the U.S. than any other riding in the country. I believe it. And now the riding is even bigger with the addition of Assiniboia.
But this is also a riding filled with hard-working, honest people who are proud of the work they do and the essential contributions they make to their country through agriculture, mining, oil and gas, trucking and numerous other sectors. And so we deserve hard-working, honest candidates to vote for. If you can’t bring the level of commitment that we deserve from candidates, then please don’t run.
We deserve better than phantoms. We deserve better than names on a ballot. We deserve better than some token who doesn’t know anything about the riding, but is running to help the party meet its quota.
It’s the same story in every riding in the country.
Hopefully, the candidates who run in Souris-Moose Mountain agree, and will prove it with actions rather than words.
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Letter to the Editor: we deserve the truth about the Seven Stars Wind Project
Dear Editor,
We are a concerned citizens’ advocacy group representing hundreds of residents opposed to the proposed Seven Stars wind project by Enbridge. Our concerns are rooted in facts, lived experience, and a deep commitment to protecting our land, our homes, and our community.
This project poses serious risks, including: Harm to wildlife, birds, bats, and pollinators, Damage to the environment and water supplies, Potential longterm impacts on our health, homes, livelihoods, and property values.
Yet despite these concerns, rumors continue to circulate—most notably the claim that “it’s a done deal.” Let us be clear: this is FALSE.
The Facts:
The project has not been approved by the Enbridge board of directors.
It has not passed through the RMs of Griffin or Weyburn Council’s full review process.
It has not completed the required provincial regulatory assessments.
(For those interested, all this can be verified on the project calendar available directly on Enbridge’s own website.)
And it is not baseload power, as some recent publications have falsely stated.
Equally misleading is the rumor that legal action will be taken against the RM by Enbridge (or others) if the project is denied. This is simply fearmongering. You cannot sue for: Losing a bid, Not getting hired, Income you never earned, Or a municipality following its own bylaws.
These threats are hollow and designed to pressure decision-makers and silence opposition.
Accountability Matters
Our repeated requests to Enbridge and its supporters for substantiated evidence—especially regarding economic and tax benefits—have gone unanswered. No source documents, no public transparency. Yet these claims are being quoted as fact by groups who won’t have to live 1,500 metres from industrial turbines.
We’ve done the research—and what we’ve found is disturbing. Around the world, communities have reported health issues, environmental damage, plummeting land values, and farmland lost forever. Many jurisdictions are now saying no to these developments. For rural working families, our homes are our legacy—often the only financial security we have for retirement. The thought of losing 30–50% of that value overnight is terrifying. And no one advocating for this project from Saskatoon or Calgary, or yes, even the city of Weyburn; has the right to dismiss those fears. If you’re not faced with living next to these turbines, you shouldn’t be making decisions for those who are.
We’re Asking for Transparency— Is That Too Much?
Why does Enbridge require gag orders in their contracts? Why silence landowners from speaking publicly about concerns—even after the project is built? What kind of company does that?
We urge our fellow residents not to be swayed by repetition or flashy unfounded claims of future gains. Is that worth continuing to let this tear our community apart??? Demand facts. Demand evidence. Demand proper process and fair representation.
WE LIVE HERE.
WE will be the ones directly impacted. And WE WILL continue to fight for the future of our homes, our families, and our land.
And for those of you too afraid to speak out for fear of persecution, perhaps this will give you comfort, and courage – “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” – Winston Churchill
You are not alone - our supporters are growing every day – almost 4,000 signatures have been collected against this project.
Sincerely, No Weyburn Windmills Concerned Citizens Advocating for Transparency, Accountability and FAIRNESS for those most closely affected and with the most to lose
Sports & Leisure
Members of the Weyburn Red Wings gather around the net, after winning in Flin Flon for game one of the best-of-seven semi-final series against the Bombers.
Red Wings claim two game lead over Bombers
The Weyburn Red Wings have a two game lead in their best-of-seven semi-final series against the Flin Flon Bombers.
The Red Wings won 3-1 in game one, held in Flin Flon on April 4.
All three goals were scored in the first period. Cyrpus Smith-Davis scored
in the first 39 seconds, assisted by Liam Fitzgerald. Blake Betson scored at the 9:53 mark, assisted by Jaxson Ruthven. Jerome Maharaj scored at the 19:03 mark, assisted by Chad Lebeau.
Flin Flon scored their only goal of the game in the second period.
Angelo Zol was in net for the Red Wings, stopping 39 out of 40 shots.
The Red Wings then won 4-1 in game two, held in Flin Flon on April 5.
In the first period, both Simon Martin and Liam Fitzgerald scored unassisted goals for Weyburn.
In the second period,
Liam Fitzgerald scored a powerplay goal, assisted by Ethan Dekay.
In the third period, Josh Sale scored a powerplay goal, assisted by Max Chakrabarti. Flin Flon scored their only goal during a powerplay later in the third.
Zol was in net again for the Red Wings, stopping 31
out of 31 attempts. Game three of the series was held Tuesday night in Weyburn, with scored unavailable by press deadlines. Game four will be held tonight, April 9, at Crescent Point Place, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m.
If more games are required, game five will be
held in Flin Lon on Saturday, April 12, game six will be in Weyburn on Monday, April 14, and game seven in Flin Flon on Wednesday, April 16.
Yorkton and Melfort are competing in the other side of the semi-finals, with the Mustangs holding onto a two-game lead.
Photo – Eric Westhaver/Flin Flon Reminder.
The U15A Weyburn Dodge Wings recently claimed the championship title in the U15 A Regina League. They played against the Lumsden Lions in the final series of the league playoffs, and won 1-0 in game one, lost 5-4 in double overtime for game two, and won 5-2 in game three. Players include Lincoln Lillejord, Cruz Carter, Chase Verbeurgy, Blake Kosior, Jackson Gerry, Riley Giroux, Drew Forseth, Cyrus Slater, Weston Whitford, Lincoln Marshall, Maverick Tessier, Jaxon Molstad, Dalton Muhr, Adler Tenold, Davind Renwish, Dawson Farrell and Elijah Tronson. Coaches are Boyd Forseth, Kurt Whitford, Dustin Gerry and manager is Blair Lillejord.
Airbourne Athletics
(Orange) group: in the back row, from left, are Haelo Cooke - Soaring Spirit, Logan Gallant - Outstanding Leadership, and Abby Kambeitz - Rising Star. In the front row, from left, are Kennedy Nelson - Highest Energy, Everly Maclean - Highest Energy, and Kinley Rekken - Outstanding Dedication.
Airbourne Gymnastics
Jays (Blue) group: in the back row, from left, are Haylee FrankRising Star, Paisley Branvold - Award of Excellence, and Monique St. Onge - Most Dedicated Athlete. In the middle row, from left, are Adalynn Hoium - Outstanding Dedication, and Anna Cugnet - Rising Star. In the front row, from left, are Lyla Bartlett - Outstanding Leadership, and Olivia Bartlett - Soaring Spirit.
Airbourne Gymnasts bring home awards
Photos – Submitted
The Airbourne Gymnasts recently announce the results of their recent gymnastics competition, where talented young athletes showcased their skills and achieved personal bests. The Airbourne gymnasts competed in 4 different levels/age groups, each demonstrating remarkable dedication and performance. We are proud to celebrate the hard work and achievements of these gymnasts.
Xcel Platium: Age 1518
Below are the winners of the personal best awards CCP 8: Age 15-18Peyton Lokken competed.
Jaycee Giroux – she also received a gold medal on vault, silver medal on bars and floor and all aroundSophie Heimlick –she also received a silver medal on beam.
Xcel Gold: Age 12-13
Shay Warren – she also received a bronze medal on vault. Lexi Heimlick and Kamryn Dammann also competed in this category.. Xcel Gold: Age 11-12 Sienna Walkeden – she also received a silver medal on floor and a bronze medal on bars.
The Airbourne Athletics team recently presented year-end awards to local athletes. Receiving gym awards, Monique St. Onge received the Most Dedicated Athlete, and Paisley Branvold received an Award of Excellence.
Airbourne Gymnastics recently won provincial
medals. In the back row, from left, are Kamryn Dammann and Shay Warren. In front row from left to right are Sienna Walkeden, Jaycee Giroux, Sophie Heimlick, Peyton Lokken and Lexi Heimlick.
Orioles
Blue
Youth Bowling awards
League awards: in the back row, from left, are Alydia Hovanak, Everett Roy and Ryker Walliser. In the centre row, from left, are Isabell Loos, Avery Loos, Piper Loos, Emma Haider and Alexa. In the front row, from left, are Leo Jones and Luka Jones. Missing from the photo were Titus Aronson and Jacob Selte.
presenter
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The Youth Bowling Program had a very successful season. Lots of fun had by all and enjoyed some friendly competition throughout the season.
The Bowlers received their awards on April 1 at the season ending windup. Next year we’re hoping to run clinics along side the league, providing skill development, improving coordination, balance, strength, as well as build self confidence, promote social skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. All the while having fun, making new friends and sharing new experiences.
The entire group gathered together for the awards. In the back row, from left, are Theo Frazer, Hailey Caldwell, Gracelyn Callan, Stuart Dunn, A.J. Bratrud, Kelsey Hovanak, Rhett Pierce, Dominic Scrupps, and Owen Maas. In the third row, from left, are Damien Scrupps, Everett
Fun
Photos – Submitted by Leslie Walliser
Bantam Boys awards: in the back row, from left, are presenter Joe Callan, Theo Frazer, Damien Scrupps and Hudson LaFleur. In the front row are Lance Caldwell, Kohen Callan, Cooper Walliser and Cooper Loos.
Junior Girls: from left are
Geri-Rae Callan, Hailey Caldwell and Gracelyn Callan
Jr. Boys: from left are presenter Geri-Rae Callan, Owen Maas, Dominic Scrupps and Rhett Pierce.
Roy, Alexa Galacz, Cooper Loos, Lance Caldwell and Kohen Callan. In the second row, from left, are Ryker Walliser, Emma Galacz, Cooper Walliser, Isabell Loos, Avery Loos, Piper Loos, Luka Jones, and Leo Jones. In the front row, from left, are coaches Kasey Fowler, Leslie Walliser, Joe Callan and Geri-Rae Callan. Missing from the photo were Alydia Hovanak, Jacob Selte, Titus Aronson and Hudson LaFleur.
Sr. Boys: from left are Kelsey Hovanank, Stuart Dunn, Kasey Fowler and A.J. Bratrud
Community News
Kitchen reflects on nearly a decade as Souris-Moose Mountain MP
David Willberg SaskToday.ca
Robert Kitchen is looking back fondly on nearly a decade as the MP for SourisMoose Mountain.
Kitchen, who was a member of the Conservative Party’s caucus announced last July he would not seek another term in the role, and he said he won’t consider himself officially retired until election day on April 28.
“My phone and my computer still get questions and comments and emails, etc., from constituents who may not know that the election is on, or may not know I’m not running again. We’re still here to work for them as best we can,” said Kitchen.
He has constituency offices in Estevan, Weyburn and Moosomin, along with the Ottawa office, and is busy helping his staff members with the transition and cleaning out his office.
“Once you’re out, everything is shredded and destroyed. And then the new person … all the furniture belongs to the government of Canada, so I’ve got to make sure that’s all here,” said Kitchen.
He wasn’t surprised the election was called on March 23. He expected Mark Carney would call one shortly after Carney was
elected by the party’s members as their new leader and Canada’s prime minister, but he hoped the election would be called earlier than it was, because some of the MPs would have purchased tickets to be back in Ottawa for the first day in Parliament on March 24.
“Someone in B.C., in order to get to Ottawa, you’re looking at leaving early Sunday morning to get there at a decent time so that you’re ready for what would transpire, assuming that the house would go back on Monday (March 24),” said Kitchen.
During his time in Ottawa, Kitchen believes he lived up to what he said he would do in his first speech: he was there for his constituents, regardless of whether they supported him.
“The seat doesn’t belong to the MP; it belongs to the constituents. And it’s important that whoever that MP is recognizes that, and … live by that,” said Kitchen.
He thinks he was able to challenge the government to be responsive. If the Conservative Party was in power, he said a lot more would have happened. He would have liked to have a chance at being in government, but the Liberals won
each election.
Kitchen is looking forward to spending time with his wife Donna. She stood by him throughout the past decade and has been through a lot over the last nine and half years.
“It’s something she didn’t sign up for, so I’m going to spend time to be with her and then get to know my family again, my grandchildren, and then I’ll get out and about doing something,” said Kitchen.
He’s looking forward to attending events in the community as well.
Kitchen doesn’t expect he’ll return to practice as a chiropractor, which he did for many years in Estevan before his political career began. When he was the registrar for chiropractors in Saskatchewan, he had legislation introduced to ensure that someone who hadn’t practised for a certain length of time would have to go through training to re-enter the profession. He could take courses to meet the requirements, but he’s decided he won’t.
Health care is a rapidlychanging field, and Kitchen continues to believe the rules put in place are the right ones.
“There are other avenues where I think I might be of assistance,” said Kitchen.
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SHA confirms three cases of measles
Sherri Solomko
Freelance Reporter
In a media conference April 3, Dr. David Torr, Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Health Officer, said the province now has six confirmed cases of measles, with one confirmed just that morning. Because measles has no cure or concrete treatment, the best prevention is through vaccination, says the SHA.
The province has set up a website, www. saskhealthauthority.ca/ measles that contains detailed information such as symptoms, vaccination information and measles exposure locations. Dr. Torr affirms that of the six cases, two were in the
southeast part of the province, two are in the southwest part of the province, and now two in the northwest part of the province.
Residents are also encouraged to reach out to 8-1-1 for concerns or questions on how to determine vaccination status.
Dr. Torr emphasizes the importance of immunization in preventing the disease and spread of the disease. In order to achieve herd immunity, 95 per cent of the population needs to be vaccinated, according to Torr.
“Because there is no real treatment and measles affects many different parts of the body that can cause serious complications, prevention is very, very important,”
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The SaskatchHealth Authority has communicated with all school divisions on the
importance of vaccination for measles as well as directives on when infected individuals can return to school.
With measles being extremely contagious, as transmitted through the air, it doesn’t take much to infect others. Vaccinated persons have really good protection, affirms Torr.
Dr. Torr also states that measles was eliminated in 1998. However, there are now fewer people immunized, and other countries don’t have the same vaccine programs or policies.
This media session outlined that the SHA policy cannot require vaccination but strongly encourages vaccinations. Dr. Torr reiterated throughout the press conference that measles vaccination is safe and effective.
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health records through mysaskhealth information website, which should have information as far back as 1978.
Generations before measles vaccine was available should contact 8-1-1 and get advice on whether they need an additional dose or they can guide you to the public health department to get more information.
Measles is a moving target. Torr says while there are six confirmed cases so far, the province does not want to see dozens or hundreds of cases like in an Ontario outbreak.
There is a level of concern when cases start to rise because how fast measles can spread.
Dr. Torr concluded the media conference by once again making a strong statement that vaccination is the only prevention
Cornerstone financial report reflects recent contract agreement
By Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
A comprehensive look at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division’s financial picture was brought to the boardroom table on March 25 during the board’s monthly open business meeting in the Weyburn head office.
Marilyn Yurkiw, manager of finance and payroll, pointed out various sectors within the financial environment where the division was either meeting, exceeding or falling behind on financial expectations and budget.
The recent completion of a collective bargaining agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation brought some changes that were also noted in Yurkiw’s presentation.
The new agreement coupled with purchases of computer equipment that did not meet the capitalization guidelines and adjusted amortization costs including various department managers’ projection submissions, has led to an increase from budget of just over $2.2 million, she reported.
Other areas on the expense side, such as governance (board expenses) that are coming in slightly under budget, were also revealed.
Administration costs will be over budget by just under $100,000 due to additional costs associated with the accounting software upgrade.
Again, on the other hand, plant operations are anticipated to be lower by about $14,500 as well as tuition fees by just under $34,000.
Complementary services will be about $37,000 over budget she reported with the costs associated with the new collective bargaining agreement being the biggest change.
On the revenue side Yurkiw noted that grant revenue
is showing an increase over budget by about $560,000. She said the adjustment for enrolment changes had led to an earlier decrease in budget of about $851,000. However, the projection now accounts for about $1.41 allocated to the division for a portion of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) salary costs.
Overall, Yurkiw stated that as of the end of February, 23.8 per cent of the funds budgeted for asset additions have been spent.
Josie, Brecca, Spencer and Mya show off unique hairstyles for Wacky Hair day, held at the Assiniboia Park Elementary School last week.
Photo – Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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