Red Wings players collected teddy bears for the Salvation Army at the annual Teddy Bear
Burgess, Josh Karman, Callas Pierce and Renat Nahnieiev.
Weyburn selected to host the 2028 Sask.
The Saskatchewan Games Council announced that Weyburn has been selected as the host city of the 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games.
“The City of Weyburn is honoured to welcome athletes, coaches, families and fans from across Saskatchewan back to our community for the 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games. Hosting these Games is not only a celebration of sport; it will bring visitors from across the province, driving an economic boost for our community and creating real opportunities for local businesses to grow. It’s a chance to strengthen Weyburn’s vision of a community for all, where young people can discover their strengths. Our team at the City of Weyburn is excited to work with the Saskatchewan Games Council, our regional partners and our incredible volunteer base to create an experience that leaves lasting legacies for Weyburn and the entire southeast,” said Mayor Jeff Richards.
“The Saskatchewan Games Council is thrilled to select Weyburn as the host city for the 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games. With Weyburn’s strong event-hosting background, excellent facilities, and engaged volunteer base, we know that these will be an exceptional, athlete-centred Games that will spark athlete development across the province. We also celebrate how the Games
align with Weyburn’s goals for economic diversification, infrastructure investment, and tourism growth, and we look forward to working in partnership to deliver legacies to the City and region that will be felt for decades to come,” said Greg Perreaux, executive director, Saskatchewan Games Council.
The 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games will bring together upwards of 1,800 participants and 5,000 spectators from every corner of the province. The weeklong multi-sport event will be supported by over 1,000 community volunteers and will drive up to $7 million to the local economy through tourism spending, capital investment, and upgrades to sport facilities and equipment.
The 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games will feature 13 sports: Archery, Athletics, Baseball (male), Basketball (male and female), Canoe Kayak, Soccer (male and female), Softball (female), Special Olympics - Bocce, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball (male and female), and Rowing, which is returning to the Saskatchewan Games program after last being featured in 1996.
The City of Weyburn will be provided with a $550,000 hosting grant by the Saskatchewan Games Council, the permanent regulatory body of the Saskatchewan Games program. Addition-
ally, hosting the Games will deliver upwards of $500,000 of investment into new and upgraded sport facilities and equipment through the Council’s matching Games Legacy Grant.
Weyburn last hosted the biennial youth sporting event in 2004. A major legacy of those Games was the new athletics track built adjacent to Weyburn Comprehensive School, which left the city and surrounding communities with a high-quality facility that has drawn many athletics events to Weyburn in the years since. Olympians Marsha Hudey and Chelsea Valois and Paralympians Erica Gavel and Miranda Biletski competed in the 2004 Games.
Flying Dust First Nation and the City of Meadow Lake are currently gearing up to host the upcoming 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games from February 15 to 21. This will mark the first time in the biennial program’s 53-year history that a city and First Nation have partnered in hosting the event. The 2026 Games recently launched its volunteer drive, and community members can now register online to volunteer.
Athlete tryouts are also ongoing throughout the province in a variety of sports ahead of the 2026 Games. Interested athletes can visit saskgames.ca/ athletes to learn how they can get involved.
PARAMEDICS WITH HEART TO HOST “FROSTY FEST”
Weyburn families will have a new way to celebrate the holiday season as Weyburn Paramedics With Heart present Frosty Festa festive community event taking place on Sunday, December 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Weyburn Legion.
Frosty Fest promises a packed afternoon for children and families, including a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and cookie bar, and cookie decorating. A special “Letters to Santa” corner will also be available for children to write and send their holiday wishes.
The event will feature carnival games, face painting, and appearances from beloved holiday characters including Buddy the Elf and that Christmas-stealing Green Guy, adding extra excitement to the day.
Horse and carriage rides will also be offered for an additional fee. Families can reserve a time slot for up to four people for $30 by messaging organizers in advance to pre-book their ride. Admission to Frosty Fest is $10 per child, with all proceeds supporting the ongoing community efforts of Weyburn Paramedics With Heart.
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Community News
JAMS Christmas dinner brings community together
The annual JAMS Christmas Day Dinner will once again bring the community together for the 22nd time. The community supper will be held at Knox Hall on Thursday, December 25 at 1 p.m.
The tradition began in 2003, when Sandy Johnson and her girls, facing their first Christmas after the loss of her husband, Daryl, chose to turn their grief into generosity. Wanting to make a new memory that Christmas, they opened their hearts, and their table, to others who might be feeling the same emptiness.
More than two decades later that single act of courage has become a cherished family and community tradition. Sandy, her second husband Joel, and her daughters Jen, Ali, and Mikki, along with their families, now carry on the dinner together each year. What started as
one family’s way of surviving Christmas has become a beautiful legacy of connection, compassion, and shared joy.
“The spirit of the day is simple but powerful: no one should have to be alone on Christmas,” said Johnson. “The dinner is especially meant for those who have lost a loved one, are separated from family, or find themselves without plans—whether that’s due to distance, hardship, or even children spending the day with their in-laws. Everyone is welcome at the table.”
Guests are treated to a classic Christmas feast, including turkey, ham, potatoes, dressing, and all the traditional fixings, and followed by a delicious spread of various pies for dessert.
“The meal is offered by donation for those who can afford it, and completely free for those who cannot, ensur-
ing that finances are never a barrier to belonging.”
In keeping with the true spirit of togetherness, rides are available for anyone needing transportation to the hall. There will be no food deliveries, as the goal is to gather in one place to share the meal, the conversation, and the warmth that comes from being together.
Those wishing to attend are asked to call or text Sandy at 306-861-2787 to let her know they’ll be joining. For anyone who feels moved to help offset the cost of food for this community dinner, donations can be sent by e-transfer to browner64@yahoo.ca.
After 22 years, the JAMS Christmas Day Dinner stands as proof that from sorrow, something truly beautiful can grow—one shared meal, one open chair, and one welcoming heart at a time.
The host for the 2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games was announced on December 8, with Weyburn being awarded the honour. Pictured, l-r, Weyburn Director of Leisure Services Richard Henning, MLA Weyburn-Bengough Mike Weger, Weyburn Mayor Jeff Richards and Executive Director for the Sask. Games Council Greg Perreaux.
SE Cornerstone board reviews financial variances
Submitted by Norm Park, Contracted Reporter for SECPSD
It is not a tangled web of financial wrangling if you understand all the variances and nuances as well as the real-time comings and goings of cash as we know it. But it generally requires the services of trained financial experts who know how to corral budgets, financial ledger items and cash flows in and out of complex arenas.
Shelley Toth, the chief financial officer for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, took board members down these path-
ways of financial discussions and results while delivering the annual financial report. Toth provided the details and explanations during the board’s open business meeting held on November 26 in the division’s head office in Weyburn.
Starting out, Toth reported that for the fiscal year revenues amounted to $119.5 million while expenses came in at $122.5 million for a net deficit of around $3 million which was lower than the budgeted surplus of $4.2 million.
“The variance is largely attributed to lower than budgeted capital grant rev-
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF TECUMSEH NO 65 PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE LEASE OF MINES AND MINERALS
The RM of Tecumseh No 65 is accepting tenders for the Lease of the following mines and minerals located in the RM of Tecumseh No 65: All mines and minerals within, upon or under the South West Quarter of Section 9, Township 7, Range 9, West of the Second Meridian, SK, below the base of the Midale Formation
Conditions of Lease: The lease form shall be the CAPL 1988 lease or 1991 lease subject to the standard deletions and amendments of the McGeough Zepick Law Office in Estevan, SK.
Copies of the amendments and deletions may be requested by email at the following email:
ATTENTION: Susan Gervais sgervais@mzlaw.ca Tender Submission: Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope or by email, clearly marked with “Mines and Minerals Lease Tender” and must be received by the McGeough Zepick Law Office at the following address and email on or before January 10, 2026:
McGeough Zepick Law Office 1222-5th Street
Estevan, SK S4A 0Z6 sgervais@mzlaw.ca
The RM of Tecumseh No 65 reserves the right to reject all bids and to accept any bid it considers advantageous The highest bid may not necessarily be accepted.
Bids will be received by the McGeough Zepick Law Office on behalf of the RM of Tecumseh No 65 on or before January 10, 2026 at 5:00pm at: McGeough Zepick Law Office 1222-5th Street
Estevan, SK S4A 0Z6
ATTENTION: SUSAN GERVAIS sgervais@mzlaw.ca
enue for the new Carlyle School as project progress has not advanced as originally projected,” she told the board, noting later that the budget anticipated $10 million in capital grants for the new Carlyle School but no funds were received from the provincial Education Ministry for the project and so it is still a pending construction program awaiting ministry approval.
Total revenue for the year was five per cent lower than budget or $6.8 million.
Toth noted that significant variances included grant revenue that came in seven per cent under budget, or $8.7 million, as well as the previously noted $10 million that did not arrive for the Carlyle project.
The operating grant, however, was $500,000 higher than budget thanks to the additional funds required to address the obligations under the new teacher collective bargaining agreement.
She also reported that an additional $761,000 was
received specifically for preventative maintenance and school renewal projects.
Tuition and related fee revenues were higher by $319,000, or 26 per cent thanks to a higher number of students and a hiked tuition rate.
School generated funds were 12 per cent higher at $338,000 due to higher than expected school activities.
External services were 12 per cent higher, or $170,000 largely thanks to an increase in cafeteria sales and higher than budgeted grants for the Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre and drivers’ education program.
The regional school division received an additional $950,000 from insurance reimbursements and refunds as well as secondments and from Microsoft engagements. Those items also exceeded budgeted amounts by 65 per cent or $477,000.
On the other side of the financial picture, total operating expenses were 0.3 per cent lower than budget
($378,000).
Governance expenses were $124,000 (25 per cent) under budget thanks to such issues as lowered board election costs, professional development costs and national conference needs that were shifted on-line due to Manitoba wildfires.
Plant operations and maintenance were five per cent over budget or $866,000 since more facility projects were taken on due to the higher grant offering along with an extra insurance claim cost following an Estevan area hailstorm.
Transportation expenses were $754,000 or 6 per cent under budget. Bus driver salaries were lower than budgeted since some routes were not filled due to lack of drivers and therefore lower than budgeted expenses for fuel, equipment leases, licensing and insurance.
Tangible capital assets came in at $4.6 million. That included $1.34 million for eight new school buses and another $97,000 for two fleet vehicles.
Another $437,000 was added for furniture and equipment, including equipment for transportation. New phone systems at Arc-
ola and Stoughton Schools also came in at $127,000.
Computer hardware and audio-visual equipment came with a cost of $864,000 and a re-locatable classroom at Assiniboia Park Elementary School in Weyburn came with a $660,000 price tag. A total of $11,000 was used for the purchase of land and a further $1.23 million spent towards the design of the new school in Carlyle, Toth said.
“The division ended the 2024-25 fiscal year with an accumulated surplus of $146.8 million with $121.6 million invested in tangible capital assets,” she said. Another $21.4 million is aimed at designated assets with $6.9 million for externally restricted sources and $14.5 million for internally restricted sources leaving $3.9 million in unrestricted surplus.
“The board’s available surplus consisting of internally restricted funds ($14.5 million) and unrestricted ($3.9 million) saw a slight increase of $266,848 compared with the prior year, she reported. That stemmed the yearly declines that had been witnessed beginning in 2019.
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City of Weyburn calls for board and committee volunteers
The City of Weyburn is inviting residents to apply to serve on its boards and committees, which provide advice and recommendations to Weyburn City Council on services, programs and policies that shape the community.
“It’s a meaningful way to share your talent and passion while making a difference in our community, with a modest time commitment,” said Mayor Jeff Richards. “We rely on volunteers with diverse experiences and perspectives to help guide Weyburn’s growth and quality of life.”
Board and committee members work within specific areas of responsibility to support the development of policies,
12 Days of Donations helps Humane Society
The Weyburn Humane Society is currently posting a ’12 Days of Donations’ on their Facebook group that features essential supplies that are required at the shelter.
The animal shelter is dealing with a confirmed case of Parvo and their team is working around the clock to keep all animals safe. The most helpful thing is to avoid visiting the shelter, unless absolutely necessary. It is critical to keep traffic low so that their staff can focus on care, cleaning and containing the outbreak.
While the dog room is closed due to the Parvo confirmation, the cat adoption room at the animal shelter will reopen today,
December 10.
Items already requested included: disposable gloves (December 1), paper towels (December 2), bleach (December 3), dish soap (December 4), laundry detergent (December 5), black or white garbage bags (December 6), toilet paper (December 7), cat collars (December 8) and mop pail detergent (December 9).
Today, December 10, dryer sheets will be requested. This will be followed by spray cleaners with bleach on December 11 and litter deodorizer on December 12.
Anyone considering donating over the holiday season is encouraged to visit
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the Humane Society Facebook page for information on essential supplies that are most appreciated. Those participating in the ’12 Days of Donations ‘can drop off items outside their front door, or take the items down to the Grub Shack and General Store in the Metro Mall. Monetary donations
can be another way to show support, by either dropping off cash or cheque at the shelter when they are open, or by e-transfer to weyburnhumanesociety@outlook. com. Donors are reminded to include their name, address and phone number to receive tax receipts for donations over $25.
Another donation option is to participant in the Brick By Brick Campaign for the new animal shelter. The price of each brick is $100 and includes a choice of inscription (up to 30 characters). The Humane Society will also prepare a personalized letter that can be presented to the recipient.
procedures and initiatives that improve city programs and services. All positions are voluntary, and the term of appointment varies by board or committee.
Residents interested in this volunteer experience can find the application form at www.weyburn.ca/ boards-and-committees. Applications must be received by December 1, 2025. Applicants may also contact the city clerk’s office to request a form or for more information: cityclerk@weyburn.ca.
Christmas Concert Schedule
St. Michael School
Wednesday, December 10 - Grades 4-6 Art Showcase at 6:15 p.m.
‘A Pirate Christmas’ drama production at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 11 - Christmas Concerts Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade 1 at 9:30 a.m. Grades 2 and 3 at 6 p.m.
Legacy Park Elementary School
Tuesday, December 16
“A Teddy Bear Christmas” at 9:45 a.m and 6:30 p.m. “Tech the Halls” at 10:35 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 17
“The Great Holiday Bake Off” at 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
“The Best Christmas Ever” at 10:35 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Assiniboia Park Elementary School
Wednesday, December 17 - Kindergarten, Grades 1, French Immersion Grade 1/2 and Grade 2 at 10:30 a.m.
French Immersion Grade 5/6, Grade 4, French Immersion Grade 3 and Grade 3 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 18
French Immersion Kindergarten, Grades 1, French Immersion Grade 1/2 and Grade 2 at 10:30 a.m. Grades 6, 5 and F4 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
WCS Senior Concert
Wednesday, December 10 at 7 p.m. in the Cugnet Center. Senior Choir, Rise Choir, Senior Band and Jazz Band.
Titus and Chantel crafted Christmas ornaments using pipe cleaners during Jingle and Mingle craft time, at the Weyburn Public Library on December 4.
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Agriculture, Oil & Business
Sask’s December Crown oil and natural gas sale fetches
SaskToday staff
The Government of Saskatchewan says its latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held December 2, generated $7,484,935 in revenue. According to a news release issued December 5, the bids covered 17,875.984 hectares between all four bid areas of the province – the southeast, Lloydminster, KindersleyKerrobert and the southwest.
A total of 106 leases, encompassing 15,404.553 hectares, and six licences for 5,865.492 hectares were available. Eighty-six leases for 12,890.364 hectares were sold, bringing in $7,061,156 or $547.79 per hectare. Three licences were gobbled up, covering 4,985.620 hectares
$7.5 M and bringing in $423,779, or $85 per hectare.
The southeast region led the way with $3,692,676. Forty-three of the 44 leases available were sold, covering 2,922.034 hectares and bringing in $3,446.573, or $1,179.51 per hectare. Two of five available licences were purchased, generating $246,102 for 2,580.047 hectares, or $424.28 per hectare.
The highest bonus bid and dollars per hectare received on a parcel in this area was $1,047,040, an average of $8,111 per hectare. This 129.089-hectare lease was awarded to Whitecap Resources Inc. and is located 14 kilometres east of Lampman.
The highest bonus bid received on a licence in this area was $233,000, an average of $724.82 per hectare. This 321.458-hectare licence was awarded to Hummingbird Energy Inc. and is located 28 kilometres east of Radville.
In the Lloydminster area, 29 of the 44 leases available were purchased, generating $1,886,404, an average of $277.51/hectare over 6,797.617 hectares.
The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this area was $777,861, an average of $1,003.35 per hectare. This 775.264-hectare lease was
awarded to Scout Energy Ltd. and is located 15 kilometres east of St. Walburg, near the Spruce Lake East Waseca Oil Pool.
The highest dollars per hectare received on a parcel in this area was $1,205.53 per hectare, a total of $235,018. This 194.950-hectare lease was awarded to Cenovus Energy Inc. and is located 25 kilometres west of Turtleford, near the Celtic Mannville Sands Oil Pool.
In the KindersleyKerrobert area, eight of 12 leases were acquired, covering 1,879.55 hectares. Total revenues for leases were $780,329, or $415.17 per hectare. The one licence, covering 4,405.573 hectares, was sold for $177,676, or $40.33 per hectare.
The highest bonus bid received on a parcel in this area was $205,425, an average of $791.10 per hectare. This 259.671 hectare lease was awarded to Millennium Land (222) Ltd. and is located 30 kilometres west of Luseland.
The highest dollars per hectare was received on four parcels in this area at $791.10 per hectare. These four parcels were awarded to Millennium Land (444) Ltd. and Millennium Land (222) Ltd. The parcels are located 30
kilometres west of Luseland, near the Cactus Lake North McLaren Oil Pool.
In the southwest, all six leases available were purchased for $947,848.83, an average of $734.10/hectare. The highest bonus bid received on a lease in this area was $357,621, an average of $1,388.18 per hectare. This 257.619-hectare lease was awarded to Barrel Oil Corp. and is located seven kilometres southwest of Frontier, near the Rapdan South Shaunavon Oil Pool.
The highest dollars per hectare received on a lease in this area was $1,432.63 per hectare, a total of $185,000. This 129.133-hectare lease was awarded to Hummingbird Energy Inc. and is located 9.5 kilometres southwest of Frontier, also near the Rapdan South Shaunavon Oil Pool.
This month’s Crown oil and natural gas public offering was the fifth of the fiscal year, during which the
province says it has raised $60,246,954 in revenue. The sixth and final offering of the fiscal year is scheduled for February 3, 2026. It will feature 98 leases and two exploration licences covering 19,371.299 hectares.
Leases are offered with five-year terms and are issued to drill for and produce oil or natural gas. Exploration licences have terms of two to five years and are issued in less developed areas for exploration and production.
Prairie Animal Health Centre adorned their site with pet themed Christmas decorations at River Park Sparkles. The annual event, sponsored by Weyburn Tourism will run until January 4. Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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Editorial & Opinion
FROM THE SIDELINES: Fleeting friendships
Norm Park/SaskToday.ca
No, I’m not referring to your ongoing relationships you’ve had for months or years and that have somehow disappeared due to lifestyle changes, absences or some other issue such as work, politics or health.
I’m talking about really brief friendships that can catch you up in the moment, with a complete stranger that will obviously lead you to (two) to some unknown engagement that both of you realize will not last long, but is still worth the effort.
These temporary friends are more difficult to find these days since we are prone to simply ignore our surroundings … the people around us, as we bury our heads into iPhones and engage in otherworldly adventures or text talks with our already fixed friends.
I have found over the years some wonderful fleeting friends, especially in airport terminals, and no, I’m not a friend predator, it’s just that sometimes a quick unexpected interaction or a friendly word or two leads to an equally quick “back at ya” and voila, you can forget about your phone for three minutes.
Two of my more interesting unexpected exchanges happened in a Middle East airport.
I was leaving Kuwait in the early morning. The security line-up was lengthy. The guy in front of me was obviously a military type so knowing we had a few minutes before we’d get close to the clearance personnel, I decided to inquire. And, of course, I paraphrase here.
“Military?”
“Yep.”
“Stationed here in Kuwait?”
“Nope, Afghanistan, but we use this airport for our personnel movements.”
“Hey, interesting, been there long?”
“Ya, five deployments so far, but I’m go-
ing home to meet my son, he was born two weeks ago. They tried to get me out earlier, but couldn’t so I’m going now.”
“First child?”
“Heck no, he has three sisters” (laughter).
“Well then he’s a lucky kid already. Do you get to stay inside or go outside the wire?”
“Outside, a lot, it’s interesting but scary sometimes. Say, where are you from?”
“Canada, Saskatchewan actually.”
“Hey, I know about Saskatchewan, lots of agriculture. I’m from Kansas, so we have something in common.”
“Have you ever worked with Canadian soldiers?”
“Oh ya, outside the wire a lot. I’d go with Canadian soldiers any time … well trained, sometimes poorly equipped, but well trained. They know what they’re doing. And I’m saying that as truth, not because I’m talking with a Canadian.”
“I believe ya, and that’s good to know.”
We exchanged a few more verbal tidbits, and then we both were beckoned to a security agent. My fleeting friend went to the left, I to the right. We waved farewell, I shouted out that he better remember to hug his daughters too! He waved and smiled.
We did not exchange first names, but it was, in my books, a worthwhile fleeting engagement.
On another flight I had made friends with a young guy named Mustafi who was attending university in B.C. and now flying home for a brief visit. He told me about growing up in both Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh, a strange mix if you know anything about the Middle East. He was studying engineering. When we hit the airport, he stayed close to me since he had informed me as we got off the plane that the visitors’ visa area had changed and maybe I didn’t know where it was located now. I didn’t. So he accom-
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panied me down a hallway and to the right and showed me the way to get to the reception area after I was done. In other words … a genuine fleeting friendship from a 19-yearold with impeccable manners and attitude.
There were several other brief encounters I have gobbled up in my memory bank.
There were six members of a junior water polo team from Ontario, heading home after a tournament in California that kept me entertained at the O’Hara airport in Chicago and no phones were necessary at any point.
There were the two young ladies in Terminal 1 at the Pearson Airport in Toronto who happened to be on a break from the gift shop and restaurant, so they were happy to steer me onto the rail service that took us to Terminal 3 while we chatted and learned a little about one another for no apparent reason other than the desire to make a slightly bewildered airport visitor a little more comfortable.
There was the woman from New York at Dulles International in Washington who told me she had gotten out of the armed services after about six years, about half of them in Afghanistan. She had left the army, but then was heading back to that strange environ-
ment, working on a contract with a private company that was engaged in retrieving U.S. or allied military vehicles, equipment or weaponry that had to be left behind on the battlefields. In other words, they went in to recover what they could, under some protection. If it could be rolled, pulled, hauled, driven or recovered and still appeared to be in semi-workable condition, they would go in with mechanics and technicians to get the job done. That was better than leaving the vehicles and weapons behind that could be used by the enemy against them later on, she suggested.
“Hey, I was shot at a lot, when I was in uniform, just a few times lately,” she said with a deep laugh that was totally warm and engaging.
We learned a little bit more about one another as we sat in the terminal waiting for our flight calls.
“You know Marilyn, I gotta go to the bathroom, will you watch my bag for me?”
“Of course, and it may even be here when you get back,” she said with another chuckle.
“I know it will be,” I replied.
Sometimes even fleeting friends can be totally trustworthy.
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 70 calls for service during the week of December 1–7, 2025. Notable incidents during the week include:
Assault Police/Utter Threats – December 6: Police responded to a local hotel for a report of a female in distress. Upon arrival, officers determined the adult female was heavily intoxicated and causing a disturbance among hotel guests. The female was arrested without incident; however, once in cells she assaulted a police officer and uttered death threats. She was charged accordingly and released the following day when sober and no longer considered a risk to the public.
Traffic Collisions: December 5: Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 3rd Street and Railway Avenue. Investigation determined that one driver proceeded when it was unsafe to do so and struck another vehicle in the intersection. Both vehicles required towing. One driver was transported by EMS to hospital with minor injuries. December 4: Police attended a single-vehicle collision where an adult male lost control of his vehicle, went through a fence, and struck the side of a residence. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the driver sustained minor injuries. A Standard Field Sobriety Test
(SFST) was conducted, resulting in a 21day driver’s licence suspension, a 7-day vehicle impound, and a ticket for driving without due care and attention.
Drunk in Public: On three separate occasions throughout the week, police responded to disturbances or suspicious person complaints involving intoxicated adult males. In each case, the individuals were arrested for Drunk in Public and placed in cells until sober. In one occurrence, the male was also found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested accordingly.
Update – Domestic Assault: Police have located the individual referenced in last week’s domestic assault media release. The male was arrested without incident and later released with conditions. Public Safety Reminder: With the extremely icy road and sidewalk conditions, the Weyburn Police Service reminds motorists to slow down and use caution while driving. Pedestrians are also urged to be especially vigilant, as vehicles may not be able to stop quickly at crosswalks due to road conditions. Anyone with information regarding any 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).
Sports & Leisure
Ephraim Henning faced off against an opponent in the cadet weight category during the Barber Motors Wrestling Tournament held on December 6.
Weyburn Wrestling club holds annual Barber Motors Tournament
The Weyburn Wrestling Club hosted their annual Barber Motors Tournament at the Weyburn Comp Eagles gymnasium on December 6. They had 12 wrestlers compete, with 10 wrestlers winning medals.
Five athletes won first place in their weight category, including Conner Pocha in peewee male,
Cassius Henning and Owen Pulfer in Novice, Hayz Thompson in freshie and Chris Dayaan in cadet/juvenile male.
Two athletes took second place in their weight category: Meagan Kerr in novice and Ephraim Henning in cadet/juvenile male. Three athletes placed third in their weight category: Griffin Weikum
in freshie, Jep Furgason in bantam male and Raeford Pirlot in freshie. The Wrestling Club will be attending the Regina Ascendants Wrestling Club’s tournament on January 10, 2026. They are also preparing for a Pupsel tournament in Saskatoon, and a Winnipeg tournament to be held in January.
Wings split home games vs. North Stars
The Weyburn Red Wings split two home games against the Battlefords North Stars over the weekend. Weyburn still leads the SJHL Bunge division by one point lead over the Estevan Bruins.
The North Stars won 5-3 over the Red Wings
Gold Wings drop road games to Saskatoon
The Weyburn U18 AAA Gold Wings lost twice to the Saskatoon Stars during road games held on December 6 and 7.
The Stars captured a 7-5 victory on December 6. Saskatoon started with a goal just 56 seconds into the game. Harper Danchilla replied 17 seconds later for Weyburn with an assist by Julia Durr. Saskatoon added two more goals to make the score 3-1 at the end of the first period.
In the second period, Weyburn’s Liv Peck scored the only goal of the period, assisted
by Presley Nimegeers, tightening the score to 3-2. Goals were back-andforth in the third period, as both teams were hoping to come out on top. Saskatoon scored at 15:12 and 10:42. Tristan Todosichuk scored for Weyburn at the 14:31 mark, with assists by Skyla McNichol and Chelsea Madsen. Madsen then scored a goal of her own at the 10:17 mark, assisted by McNichol.
The Gold Wings tied the score when McNichol scored at the 7:15 mark, assisted by Julia Durr.
Olympia In Depth Performance powerlifting athlete, Charlene Cossar of Weyburn, attended the IPF Open Equipped World Championships in Romania from November 10-16, with coach Ryan Fowler. Charlene competed in the equipped powerlifting division 76 kg open class, with the following results, placing eighth overall. Her results were: squat - 205 kg, bench - 115 kg and deadlift - 205 kg, for a total of 525 kg.
Saskatoon scored two goals in the last three minutes of action, one into an empty net, to take home the victory.
Tila Boyd was in net for the Gold Wings, stopping 36 out of 42 shots.
The Stars took game two on December 7 with a 4-2 victory. Saskatoon had another strong start with two goals. McNichol responded for Weyburn with assists by Callie Tomilin and Todosichuk in the first period.
Saskatoon scored an unassisted goal in the second period to add to their lead. An early third
period goal for Weyburn was scored by Danchilla, off assists by Durr and Anniston Nimegeers to bring the score to 3-2. The game stayed close until Saskatoon scored an empty net goal in the last 35 seconds of the period.
Maci Patterson was in net for the Gold Wings, stopping 34 out of 37 shots.
The Gold Wings hosted Regina on December 9 and will have two more games in December as they host Swift Current on Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21.
on December 6. Battlefords scored a powerplay goal in the first period and added another goal in the second period, and early in the third before Weyburn answered with goals from Callas Pierce and Will Munro just 31 seconds apart.
Turner McIntyre and Josh Sale assisted on the Pierce goal, with Jonah Bierd assisting on the Munro goal. Battlefords regained their lead at the 15:34 mark.
The Red Wings kept on the heels of the North Stars when Sale scored a goal at 18:15, off assists by Aidan Mohan and Jaxson Doyle. The North Stars sealed the victory with an empty net goal just 11 seconds remaining in the game.
Preston Patenaude started in net for Weyburn, stopping 10 out of 12 shots. Nate Stevens was called in as a replacement in the second period, stopping 13 out of 14 shots.
The Red Wings took game two with a 5-2 win on December 7.
Weyburn started the first period with a power play goal scored by Luke Dekay, assisted by Josh Karman.
The North Stars responded with two goals in the second period. Weyburn tied the game when Munro scored at 11:08, assisted by Drew Molde and Bryson Carlyle.
The Red Wings dominated the third period with a power play goal by Dekay at 8:10, assisted by Simon Martin and Molde. Callas Pierce scored back-to-back unassisted empty net goals, to seal the win.
Stevens was in net for Weyburn, stopping 36 out of 38 shots.
The Red Wings will play on the road in Nipawin tonight, December 10 and will play twice in Warman on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13.
Senior WCS basketball teams busy with tournaments
The WCS senior girls and boys basketball teams attended a tournament in Swift Current on December 5 and 6.
For the girls, this was their third tournament of the year. Weyburn faced Estevan first and like true form between the two programs, a physical and intense game to start the
tournament. WCS had a narrow lead at half 31-30 and the second half would see many lead changes but in the end, the Elecs came out on top with a narrow 50-49 victory.
The girls lost to the host, Swift Current Ardens, in their next game, who are probably the top ranked team in their cat -
egory. They faced Yorkton Regional to close out the tournament in the last game. The Eagles and Raiders kept it tight until the third quarter where the Eagles went on a run and maintained the difference for a 47-33 victory.
The senior boys played their first game against the host Swift Current Colts in
front of the school crowd for their first game of the year. Weyburn showed promise for the season but came up short in the end. Next, they played Yorkton Regional and mounted a fourth quarter comeback to tie the game in the late stages. Yorkton would squeak past with the final basket handing the boys their second loss of the event. WCS got into the win column when they faced Shounavon as the scoring came alive and the boys cruised to their first victory of the season.
The WCS senior girls will be hosting their annual “Christmas giving tree” tournament on December 12 and December 13. The girls play their first game at 3:45 p.m. in the Eagle gym on Friday. There will be an entry fee at the door of $5 per day or $7 for the weekend, They are also encouraging spectators to donate food and winter clothing items to our local food bank for the holiday season in lieu of a cash entry.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Maci, Brookyln and Grayson worked together to sweep a rock down the ice at the Junior Bonspiel at the Weyburn Curling Rink on December 6.
Photo Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
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David Bjorklund
David Lorne Bjorklund born on February 7 1940 in Saskatchewan passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 85 Lorne was predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Inga Bjorklund; brother, Vernon Bjorklund; sister Audrey Ordahl & brother-in-law Jerome Ordahl; step-daughter Lori Kennedy and grandson, Brendan Hughes Lorne will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Bjorklund of Weyburn, SK; son, Jim (Lori) Bjorklund of Weyburn SK; stepdaughter Joanne Kohut of Didsbury, AB; step-daughter, Jacalyn Perrault of Weyburn, SK; step-son, Terry (Angie) Mohr of Malaysia; step-son, Bradley (Irene) Mohr of Red Deer, AB; brother, Rodney (Nadia) Bjorklund of Gimli, MB; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren great great grandchildren nieces nephews & friends A Graveside Service and Inurnment was held at Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Weyburn Saskatchewan on December 5, 2025, starting at 1:00 p m Lunch and Fellowship followed the service at Knox Presbyterian Hall, Weyburn, Saskatchewan Donations in memory of Lorne may be made to Diabetes Canada at PO Box 1224 STN K, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 9Z9 Condolences may be left at: www fletcherfuneralchapel com Ser vices in Care of Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Ser vices Weybur n Saskatchewan 306-842-5432
Margaret “Lorraine” Murray
Margaret Lorraine Murray passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 after str uggling many years with Dementia She was predeceased by her parents, Margaret Jennie and Milton Ross” Morgan; brother, Delber t Morgan; nephew, Ronnie Penner ; niece, Leanne Winkler ; in-laws, Anna Murray, Marshall and Ella Murray; brothers-in-law, Ar t Toews, Dave Penner, Frank McLure; sister-in-law, Pat McLure Lorraine is sur vived by her husband of 63 years, J C Murray; children: Dar la (Lowell) Peterson (Weybur n, SK); Rhonda (Mike) Zappone (Salmon Ar m, B C ); Randy (Jacquie Gaudreau) Murray (Blind Bay, B C ); grandchildren: Milessa (Justin) [Boaz, Vienna, Zekiel, Gilead]; Brooke (Ben); Star let (Kresten) [Keplar, Por ter]; Kar ina; Brady (Gabie) [August]; Kole (Ar lena) [Korbin]; Jenessa (Jared) [Carson]; Whitney, Justin (Br ittany) [Gracie], Camr yn; her sisters: Cathy Penner, Diane (Raymond) Winkler, Barb Toews; brother, Murray (Gwen) Morgan; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and fr iends A Funeral Ser vice was held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 a m from the Church of Chr ist, 1115 1st Avenue, Weybur n, SK with officiant Wendell Bailey Inter ment followed at the Hillcrest Cemeter y, Weybur n, SK Luncheon was held at the Church of Chr ist Annex, Weybur n, SK For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Lorraine may be made to the Church of Christ, 1115 1st Avenue, Weyburn, SK, S4H 0N2 For those wishing to watch virtually, please go to the video provided by the Church of Christ on Youtube @ WeyburnChurchofChrist Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Weyburn SK (306-8480333 1-888-848-0333) Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at: www rdfuneralchapel com “Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories "
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