Howie, the Weyburn Red Wings mascot, waved to fans young and old during the annual parade, hosted by the
FATAL HIGHWAY SHOOTING
Chris Fahlman challenges bail denial
Lisa Joy/SaskToday.ca
A Regina man charged in the fatal 2025 highway shooting of a woman near Weyburn is asking Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal to release him on bail after a lower court previously denied his release.
The Regina Court of King’s Bench confirmed they had received a detention review application for Chris Fahlman dated June 15. The application cites a “material and relevant change in circumstances” indicating that detention is no longer justified, according to the court. The matter was referred to the Court of Appeal on June 25. The Court of Appeal acknowledged the application but said no hearing date has been set yet.
According to the Saskatchewan Justice website, a detention review hearing considers factors that include the accused’s proposed release plan, the risk of flight, public safety, the seriousness of the offence, the strength of the Crown’s case, the potential sentence, time already spent in custody, and the scheduled dates for any trial or preliminary hearing.
Fahlman was arrested in November 2025
and denied bail that same month after a hearing in Weyburn Court of King’s Bench.
A preliminary hearing to determine if there’s enough evidence for Fahlman to stand trial in the death of 44-year-old Tanya Myers is scheduled for October in Weyburn Circuit Court.
He has elected to be tried by judge and jury in the Court of King’s Bench.
Fahlman was initially charged with manslaughter, but the charge was later upgraded to second-degree murder.
The highway shooting
Myers was a passenger in one of two vehicles the RCMP said were struck by bullets while travelling on Highway 39 on Sept. 12, 2025.
Shortly after 8 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2025, first responders from the Weyburn Police Service and EMS were dispatched to a report of a person who had been seriously injured in an SUV travelling on Highway 39 approximately three kilometres northwest of Weyburn, near the Richardson Pioneer/Viterra grain terminals and elevators. Police determined that two women were travelling together in a black Ford Explor-
er towards Weyburn. A loud crack was heard, and the passenger, a 44-year-old woman from Weyburn, was struck by a bullet that had entered the moving Ford Explorer.
Community impact
The shooting shook the city 116 kilometres southeast of Regina. During a news conference in September 2025, Mayor Jeff Richards said the community of Weyburn was reeling after the shooting, describing a widespread feeling of “sadness and disbelief” among residents.
Richards said the incident was “a very unnerving experience” that has deeply affected the close-knit city of approximately 11,000 people.
After the shooting, the RCMP released a statement from Myers’ family describing her as a devoted energy healer and animal lover who rarely left home because of her extensive care routine for her nine cats.
The family said they are in shock and disbelief and that her death left a “giant gaping hole” in their lives and in the lives of her cats.
The RCMP said Fahlman and Myers were not known to each other.
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce held its 31st annual Summer Parade on July 2. Although the judges had a difficult time, in the end the winners were announced.
The Chamber Parade award winners were:
E. Bourassa & Sons won in the business category and the Weyburn Motocross Association won the organization category.
“Each year the creativity and commitment from our organizations and businesses is absolutely amazing! We love how our community comes together for celebrations such as our Summer Parade,” stated Chamber Executive Director, Monica Osborn.
The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce appreciated the businesses and organizations that entered the parade, the City Police for keeping the traffic diverted, City of Weyburn staff for helping with street sweeping, Southeast Advocates for helping set up and watch the barricades, and Access Communications for recording the parade.
This year’s parade was a great success, with over 60 floats entered.
The Young Fellows paddling pool located in Don Mitchell park is now open for the summer season.
The pool typically remains open until the first week in September.
Admission to the paddling pool is free. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
During operation hours, a supervisor is always in attendance however, keep in mind, they are not a certified lifeguard. Washrooms are available during the hours of operation only.
Weyburn Chamber of Commerce on July 2.
Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Chamber Summer Parade
Photos by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn
Michael Weger, MLA for Weyburn-Bengough, handed out candy.
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Canadian Mental Health Association volunteer Janelle and staff Kalie handed out candy. On the truck are Kaylobe and Pat.
The Family Place volunteers dressed up as Disney characters as they walked in the Chamber parade. Pictured, l-r, Marin Kurtz, Pressley Barber, Falon Jordens, Mya Knibbs and Ava Knibbs.
Joni Schweitzer, the NAPA store manager for E. Bourassa Weyburn, led their float down Fifth Street. The Chamber presented E. Bourassa with the business category award for best float in the parade.
Julie Reich and her daughter Josie on the Batter Up Bakeshop float.
A celebration on the Weyburn Security 100th anniversary float included Harley Porter, Judah Sawatzky, Benjamin Sawatzky, Lydia Sawatzky, Connor Robertson and Lux Roy.
Young children gave high gives to a Wa Wa Shriner driver.
Community News
Leguee Farms was recognized as a Film Festival Nominee Sponsor for the Sparks Centre Theatre after donating $7,500. Back row, l-r: Chloe Nikolejsin, Erik Nikolejsin, Amber Nikolejsin, Sharon Leguee, Russ Leguee, Asher Leguee, Stephanie Leguee, Brooks Leguee, Jake Leguee and Sarah Leguee. Front row: Bo Nikolejsin, Dax Nikolejsin, Hazel Nikolejsin, Grayson Leguee and Tristan Leguee.
RCMP warn of text message scam
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating following multiple reports of a text message scam targeting members of the public.
Battlefords RCMP received complaints of fraudulent text messages claiming recipients had an outstanding traffic citation. The messages directed individuals to click a link and submit payment online, falsely identifying the sender as the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.
Officers have noted the messages originated from a phone number using a “+21” area code. Please note that these messages are not legitimate. Sas -
katchewan RCMP advise the public not to click on any links provided in these messages and not to send payment or personal information.
RCMP encourage the public to take the following steps if they receive text messages from a scammer:
• Don’t text the scammer back.
• Block their phone number immediately.
• Don’t send them any money or gift cards.
• Keep records of the texts.
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate.
If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a text mes-
sage or believe you are the victim of a fraud, please contact your local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP. If you receive a text message that you believe to be a scam or fraudulent, you can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Another successful 4H show and sale at Weyburn Fair
Submitted by Marla Holdstock on behalf of the Weyburn Agricultural Society
The Weyburn Agricultural Society’s Interclub 4-H Beef & Sheep Show and Sale wrapped up at the Souris Valley Industries Show and Sale Arena on July 1.
The day started with the Interclub Female Show.
The Champion Cloverbud Heifer was exhibited by Korbin Martinson from the Cymri Beef 4-H Club.
The Champion Heifer was exhibited by Stran Gutzke from the Weyburn 4-H Beef Club.
The Champion twoyear-old Cow Calf pair was exhibited by Zane Labatte from the Radville 4-H Beef Club. The Champion threeyear-old Cow Calf pair was exhibited by Madison
Frischholz from the Radville 4-H Beef Club.
The Overall Grand Champion Female was exhibited by Zane Labatte from the Radville 4-H Beef Club. The winner of the Breeder’s Herd Award was won by Zane Labatte from the Radville 4-H Beef Club. The Grand Champion Ewe Lamb was exhibited by Abby Mix from the Milestone 4-H Beef Club.
The afternoon continued with the Interclub Livestock Sale showcasing 122 Fed Calves, 38 market lambs.
The grand champion fed calf exhibited by Olivia Peterson from the Cymri 4-H Beef Club was purchased by Annex Agro for $6.50/lb.
The reserve champion fed calf exhibited by Kyla Lees from the Arcola-Kis-
painted.
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bey 4-H Beef Club was purchased by Percyview Farms for $6.00/lb. The Fed Calf sale averaged $4.75/lb this year. The grand champion Market Lamb was exhibited by Amy Fradette from the Pangman-Ogema Sheep 4-H Club was purchased by Box H Farms for $1,300. The reserve champion Market Lamb was exhibited by Bridgette Gordon of the Weyburn Sheep 4-H Club was purchased by Stoughton Vet for $900. The average on the market lambs was $744/animal.
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Tessa watched a couple of baby goats on display during the petting zoo at the Weyburn Fair, held July 2-4. Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Araya and Paisley enjoyed the Weyburn Fair, as they stopped for a bite to eat after getting their faces
Photo by Sabrina Kraft/Weyburn Review
Photo submitted
Thunder and Rodeo
The Weyburn Fair included Thursday Night Thunder on July 2 and the Souris River Rodeo on July 3 and 4.
A new feature during the Weyburn Fair this year, the Thursday Night Thunder, included an FMX Motocross show, lawn mower races, horses vs. horse power, a burnout competition and a Smash It Show.
Photos courtesy of Bill Allen Photography
The Souris River Rodeo was held Friday and Saturday evenings during the Weyburn Fair. Rodeo competitors showcased their skills in a number of different categories.
Editorial & Opinion
Police help patrol fairgrounds
The Weyburn Police Service responded to 106 calls for service during the week of June 28 to July 5, 2026.
Cause a Disturbance
In the early morning hours of June 29, police were called to the Weyburn Exhibition Grounds for a report of a recently terminated employee causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the premises.
The individual had left the area prior to police arrival; however, due to concerns that he may return, officers deployed the Weyburn Police Service drone to assist in locating him. The male was quickly located and found to be heavily intoxicated. He was arrested for being drunk in public and lodged in police cells until sober. Alcohol was a significant factor in this incident.
Stolen Bicycles
Throughout the week, police received several reports of bicycles being stolen from residential properties.
In one incident, an adult male was arrested and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and the bicycle was returned to its owner. In several other occurrences, stolen bicycles were later recovered after being abandoned at different locations within the city.
Bike thefts are often crimes of opportunity. Residents are encouraged to secure bicycles with quality locks and avoid leaving them unattended in open areas. Home security cameras and prompt public reporting have assisted police in recovering stolen property and identifying suspects.
Operation While Impaired by Alcohol
Police received a Report Impaired Driver (RID) complaint on July 2 regarding a possible impaired driver leaving a local medical
facility. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
Following an investigation, the adult male driver was determined to be impaired by alcohol. He was charged accordingly and later released with a future court date.
Assault
Police received a report of an assault on July 5 that occurred outside the beer gardens at the Weyburn Exhibition Grounds.
The investigation determined that several individuals attempted to leave the beer gardens with open liquor. When security personnel directed them to return the alcohol inside, a confrontation ensued, resulting in a security guard being struck in the face.
An adult male was later identified, located, and charged in connection with the incident. Alcohol was a contributing factor.
Update
Assault with a Weapon Investigation
Police are providing an update regarding a previously reported assault with a weapon that occurred outside a licensed establishment in Weyburn.
Through the course of the investigation, officers identified a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. A 45-year-old male, Sydney Osborne of Manitoba, was subsequently arrested in Churchill, Manitoba.
Osborne was transported back to Weyburn and is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on July 7, 2026.
Tips and Information
Anyone with information regarding these incidents, or any other criminal activity, 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).
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FROM THE SIDELINES: Say goodbye
to Hockey Night in Canada
Norm Park/ SaskToday.ca
If there was ever such thing as an iconic symbol of radio and television broadcasting in this country it had to be our Hockey Night in Canada brought to us by the CBC, first by radio and then TV.
Decades ago, when the NHL consisted of just six franchises, all located in eastern Canada and the United States, these radio and later television broadcasts played a big role in bringing and then keeping Canada united and somewhat interested in what was going on elsewhere, or, at least within our sporting cultures.
Now we have been told that CBC is no longer eligible to bring NHL hockey games to the viewing public and I suspect the radio rights disappeared long ago.
This past NHL season was the last one for the CBC to hold any broadcasting rights for their games.
The 32 team league games are obviously easily available on several sports and general channels and streaming services, so it’s not like we are without coverage of the games that are now spread out all over North America, and sometimes beyond.
To tell the truth, I had watched only one hockey game on the CBC network this past season. In fact, I had even forgotten those now historical Saturday night contests were still available as I would run through the game schedules, menus and start times.
Some will be able to recall the so called good old days of CBC hockey broadcasts that were more than somewhat limited in time and scope. These were the days when the teams, closely packed within those six centres, were able to take the train to play their away games. No need to fly from Toronto to Detroit; Boston to Chicago or New York to Montreal.
The TV coverage when it arrived in our part of western Canada in the mid-1950s, consisted of one game on Saturday night, and I kid you not, fans weren’t even given the opportunity to watch the whole game on those clunky 22 inch TV screens. Yep, the network simply broadcast the second and third periods, not the first. So those tuning in would get a summary of what had happened in the opening 20 minutes of action. Replays were not available then and the hockey experts of the day gathered around a phoney looking old wood burning stove, to engage in the “Hot Stove League” discussions led by a guy named Ward while commercials featuring Murray from ESSO rang up some additional time to help pay for the action.
After that game ended, there was very little offered in the name of summaries and highlights because the network would quickly turn attention to the airing of the Plouffe Family, obviously a Quebec based program that those of us in Saskatchewan might view for about five minutes with a big “huh, what are they talking about?”
Later on viewers, at least in western Canada were finally introduced to the follow up program entitled Our Pet Juliette, a blonde girl who sang songs.
We have to keep in mind, that again, in our part of western Canada, TV selection was simple. CBC or CTV, take your pick and they usually ended their daily
broadcasting schedules around 11 p.m. or midnight.
The Hockey Night in Canada musical introduction was another iconic item whose time came to an end a few years ago. You could still hear it on occasion on another network that had apparently purchased the rights to play it. But the CBC had relinquished that right (and payment) more than a few years ago. You who are true hockey fans would recognize that tune right away, even today. It was another true signal that Canada’s game was about to start and play-by-play announcers like Foster or Bill Hewitt or Danny Gallivan were about to enhance the action with their descriptive cadenced vocals.
As kids we sometimes gathered as a small group to watch these games and I also recall how excited we all were when the word came out that the NHL was expanding to include twice as many teams and some of those 12 teams were finding homes a little further west and we were invited to embrace a new world order in hockey.
Now the rest is history. The game is universal and played in several countries, some of them being nations we have a difficult time spelling, let alone visit. The league attracts high levels of competition and talented players and that expansion now includes professional women’s leagues with players being found in junior leagues, colleges and universities as well as dozens of minor league affiliations and many other nations.
Players have formed unions to press for fairness over the years to eventually supplant those 1950 salaries that generally paid participants about $10,000 per season for the third line grinders and pushers while the stars picked up paycheques that amounted to $14,000 or maybe a bit more.
A competitive opposition league that didn’t stick around for long, did serve an important service though as players bonded to demand some fairness and hired agents and lawyers to represent them, not wives or dads. The new league offered higher salaries and made a big impact on the game in terms of financial advancements. In fact, I can recall the screaming headlines in the iconic Hockey News that bore the information that Bobby Hull had signed a contract that would make him the first $100,000 hockey player.
It’s been onward and upward since then and it’s been a delight to witness the progress at every stage and somehow we can’t dwell too long in remembrance of the gold old Hockey Night in Canada offerings from the CBC, Ward and the two period games.
At least the network brought the game to a needy, panting hockey crazy public no matter how limited those early offerings were. After all, no one or no other network was even attempting to bring the game to the masses. So we have to thank the CBC for those past endeavours before bidding it a fond farewell from our national game broadcasts. Somehow it doesn’t seem right but facts are facts and the hockey world moves on.
Sports & Leisure
U13 Young’s Equipment Thrashers won bronze at the 2026 Provincials, in Estevan. Back row, l-r, are manager Shenelle Paré, trainer Molly Mason and assistant coach Bradley Hillstead. Second row, Jayce Maurice, Warren Brown, Abigail Mason, Regan Cote, Tayja Pehl, Braelyn Law, Archer Armstrong, Henry Riviere, Connor Pocha and head coach Jackie Law. Front row, McGinnis Bruce Barry, Madisyn Schick, Hugh Sutherland, Gabe Sharpe, MacLean Hillstead, Rio Orr and Creston Pare. Missing are assistant coaches Ella Schenher, Maddox Mohan and Hudson Maloney.
Beavers fall to Medicine Hat in extra innings
Randy Palmer SaskToday
The Medicine Hat Mavericks needed extra innings to make it two wins in a row, edging the Weyburn Beavers 3-2 Monday night at Tom Laing Park.
Medicine Hat opened the scoring in the second inning when Adam Vulcano drove in Eric Calder with an RBI single. The Beavers answered in the sixth as Brayden Mayencourt tied the game at 1-1 with a run-scoring single.
The Mavericks regained the lead in the 10th inning on Josh Stark’s RBI double before adding an insurance run on a wild pitch. Weyburn made it interesting in the bottom half of the inning as Robert Gurney’s infield single scored Austin Boylan, but the Beavers left the tying run stranded to end the game.
Zach Raichel turned in a strong outing for Weyburn, surrendering just one earned run over nine innings, while Gunner Ferguson was tagged with the loss.
Medicine Hat 7, Weyburn 5
July 4
A pair of runs in the first and eighth innings proved
to be the difference on the night, as the Mavericks built a 5-2 lead heading into the final two frames.
Diego Centella was the winning pitcher after allowing two runs on four hits over 5 ⅔ and striking out seven before five pitchers closed out the final three innings.
Robert Gurney led Weyburn’s offence, going 2-for3 with a home run, double and two RBI. Trevor Dale was 3-for-4 with a run and RBI, Anthony Cortese also had a pair of hits.
Logan Lynch took the loss on the mound after giving up five runs on 10 hits over five innings.
Sylvan Lake 14, Weyburn 8
July 3
The Beavers got off to a quick start with three runs in the first inning, but the Gulls got all of that back and more with a six-run third. Sylvan Lake then added two runs in each inning through the sixth to build a 12-3 edge, and while Weyburn would score five in the eighth, they’d get no closer.
Sylvan Lake was hammering the ball all night, pounding nine extra base hits around the yard. John-
boy Rittenhouse led the way with a 3-for-5 showing that included a threerun home run in their big third inning, a double, two runs scored and an impressive six runs batted in. Charlie Collins had a 4-for-4 showing that included two doubles and three runs scored, Nathan Hopkins, Joey Marino and Elijha Hammill all scored two runs apiece. Coleman Parry picked up three hits, Dominic Giusti knocked in two.
Matthew Mackenzie started for the Gulls and allowed three runs on six hits over 4 ⅔ innings, striking out seven.
Trevor Dale knocked in a pair of runs for Weyburn, while Joe Madill crossed the plate twice. Hugh Montgomery went 2-for4 with a run scored, Jared Kramp, Ryan Dauphinee and Nick Miller had two hits each.
Bill Hosegood started for the Beavers and gave up six runs on eight hits over 2 ⅓ innings to take the loss.
Sylvan Lake 4, Weyburn 1
July 2 It wasn’t the most conventional way to win a
baseball game, but the Sylvan Lake Gulls will still most certainly take it.
The Gulls had taken the lead way back in the first inning on a solo home run from Joey Marino, and that would stand as the only run of the game until the top of the seventh, when Trevor Dale hit a solo round tripper of his own for Weyburn to tie things up.
Sylvan Lake then added a pair of runs in the eighth to put things away for good, in no small part thanks to an impressive outing from their pitching staff.
Bryson Leach got the start and allowed only two hits over six innings of work, striking out six and walking two. Ryan Kucy gave up Weyburn’s lone run but was solid otherwise over the final three innings, scattering four hits.
Marino was the only member of the Gulls with multiple hits, finishing 2-for-4 on the evening.
Hugh Montgomery had two of Weyburn’s six hits in the game.
Maddock Day had a solid start of his own for the Beavers, giving up a single run on five hits in the losing effort.
Local waterpolo athlete wins Player of the Year award
Submitted Weyburn waterpolo athlete, Russell Brock, was the recipient of Waterpolo Sask’s 14U Male Player of the Year Award for the 2025-2026 season.
Russell was also one of the youngest players selected to compete with Team Sask in Waterpolo Canada’s Canadian Championship in Montreal at Parc Jean-Drapeau (June 28-July 1).
“Our 15U Boys also had a busy tournament, taking on seven different teams from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. With much of their schedule featuring eastern Canadian teams, every game was an opportunity to test themselves against unfamiliar competition. They battled hard
all weekend, earning several well-deserved wins while gaining valuable experience against some of the country’s top teams,” as stated on the Waterpolo Sask. Facebook page. Throughout the year, Russell trains and competes with both the Regina Armadas and Team Sask. He competed with Team Sask’s 14U team in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the 15U team in Quebec during the 2025/2026 season.
Russell is a goalie, who also really enjoys playing. He expressed an appreciation and love for both the sport. Russell is grateful for the opportunities, through Waterpolo Sask, to advance his skills, compete, travel and spend time with his teammates.
Russell Brock, right, received the Waterpolo Sask’s 14U Male Player of the Year Award for the 2025-2026 season, presented by coach Payton Donald.
Grady LaRocque, Kesler Jensen, Shiloh Mickler, Xavier Pehl, Liam
guided by assistant coach Mike Wyatt, trainer Michelle Schmidt, coach Brett
and Caycen
and assistant coach Jake Dammann.
U17 Panther Drilling Thrashers won bronze at the 2026 Provincials in Estevan. Players included Aiden Wilson, Rowan Bocian, Arora Lasko, Brody Schneider, Chloe Tuchscherer, Araya Lasko, Charles Megenbir, Braxton Fifield, Ronin Pouteaux, Maci Patterson, Wyatt Gill, Deshawn Kaiswatum, Korven Pouteaux, Tobi Skogberg,
Hartfield
Wyatt. The team was
Mickler, manager Lindsey Tuchscherer, trainer Amanda Skogberg
Photo courtesy of Brianna MacMillan
Photo courtesy of Janette Brock
Photo submitted
Classifieds
Beverley Webb
Beverley “Bev” Ann Webb late of Ogema, SK passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026 at the age 71 Years. Bev was predeceased by her parents, William and Jean Welgan; her in-laws, Floyd and Georgie Webb; her brothersin-law, Murray Webb and Ken Webb; her sister-in-law, Beth Hudson and niece, Leanna Hudson. Bev will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Stuart Webb of Ogema, SK; son: Kristopher (Crissy) Webb of Ogema, SK and children, Luke (Layla), Katie (Cole) [Allan James]; son, Andrew (Candice) Webb of Gull Lake, SK and children, Kelby (Saddler), Cedar (Royal) [Ainsley], Rafe, Lane; son, Jonathon (Jennifer) Webb of Emerald Park, SK and children, Jack and Jesse. Bev is also remembered by her sister, Pamela Welgan; her brother, Gregory (Susan) Welgan; brother and sisters-in-law, Iris (Delbert) Warren, Loretta Hassett, Rhonda Webb, Ian Hudson as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A Celebration of Bev’s Life will take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Ogema Heritage Hall 201 Prospect Ave, Ogema, SK S0C 1Y0. Fellowship and Luncheon to follow. A Private Family Interment will be held in Amulet Cemetery, Amulet, SK at a later date. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Bev may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 7T1. For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Bev’s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel’s website starting at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. If you experience any difficulty viewing the service or encounter issues with the livestream, please so not contact the funeral home. Instead, contact Prairie Wave at (306) 581-5403, as they are the third party service provider. For full obituary details and expressions of sympathy to the family, please go to RD website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com “Honoring Life and Celebrating Memories.”
Legal/Public Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the estate of CAMERON
GEORGE COFFEY, late of Carlyle, Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 22nd day of July, 2026.
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Employment
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Holy Family school division approves 2026-27 budget
Submitted
Holy Family Roman Catholic Seperate School
Division senior administration presented the proposed 2026-27 operating budget during a meeting held June 17, including a request to use of $973,450 surplus to achieve a balanced budget.
The board approved the use of surplus funds and subsequently approved the 2026-27 budget as presented, subject to minor revisions that may be required for ministry approval.
Toonies for Tuition
settlement, for the period of July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028, between the Holy Family RCSSD board and the Service Employees International Union - West (SEIU West), dated May 28, and authorized the Director of Education to execute the final collective agreement on behalf of the Board.
Transportation Ministry Report
Coming Events
The Knox Fellowship Hall will host ‘Rainbow Forest’ as a Vacation Bible School. Tuesday, July 14 to Friday, July 17 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Registration open for Children ages 5 to 12.
Register by contacting Cheryl at 306-861-1529.
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Holy Family was awarded the Toonies for Tuition Challenge trophy for the second year in a row. Holy Family School Division raised the highest funds per capita in Canada and Saskatchewan. Board chair Bruno Tuchscherer and trustee Karen Melle were present at the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association annual general meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 4-7, where the award was presented.
Terry Fox Fundraiser
The board received a letter from The Terry Fox Foundation recognizing Sacred Heart School/École
Sacré Coeur as one of the Top Fundraising Schools in Saskatchewan for 2025. A donation history report was also shared, highlighting long-standing participation in the Terry Fox School Run across the division.
Preventative Maintenance and Renewal
The five-year Capital and Maintenance Plan from 2026-2031 was submitted to the Board and approved as presented.
The board approved the submission of PMR projects #164.001-176.001 for three-year projects as per the Ministry of Education PMR Amendment Form.
SEIU Collective Agreement Ratification
The board of education ratified the tentative Memorandum of Agreement and
The Manager of Transportation, Mike Kaip, presented the Transportation Performance. Indicators report in accordance with the Transportation Safety Reporting Guidelines of the Ministry of Education. The report noted that Holy Family continues to actively recruit substitute bus drivers, with driver shortages remaining a provincewide challenge. Currently, the division has four spare drivers available. The report also highlighted concerns regarding the aging bus fleet. The division currently has only one spare bus available, while one route bus is out of service awaiting extensive engine repairs due to cost considerations.
Faith Formation Agnes Garrioch, Coordinator of Religion and Instruction, provided an update on faith formation initiatives within Holy Family. Trustees were informed that the division has updated its Faith Formation Pillars, effective the 2026–27 school year. Beginning next year, all new teachers will be expected to participate in a dedicated Faith Mentorship program. The division calendar continues to provide intentional opportunities for faith formation through the System-Wide Faith Day, In- School Faith Day, and Professional Growth Plans (PGPs), supporting staff in refocusing on the division’s Christ-centred mission. Ongoing faith formation and leadership development opportunities will also continue to be offered to staff.
Farm Implements
